Hollywood Hunter

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Hearing Simon's request, Peter Sanders almost blurted out: Do you know what a producer does?

Ordinary people's impression of Hollywood filmmakers is often a certain star and a certain director. But in fact, since the rise of the American film industry in the early 20th century, Hollywood has always been a producer-centered system.

Except for a few strong enough directors and stars, in most cases, the one with the most power in a crew is usually the producer, and they are the final decision-makers who control the creative direction of a movie.

Even those powerful directors and stars who want to exert their own influence on a film often need to be named producers, which means that they still have not broken the producer-centered system.

Simon looked at Peter Sanders' changing expression, waited patiently for a moment, and said, "Peter, I know what you're thinking. However, since I've completed "Lola Run", I can naturally put "Death Comes" ” well. And there’s definitely no second person in Hollywood who knows better than me what kind of movie 'Death Is Coming' should be made into.”

Peter Sanders calmed down a little and said, "In that case, Simon, why don't you act as the director yourself? Orion should be accommodating."

"Because it's not worth it, I want to focus on the movies I'm more interested in. However, "Death Comes" is my script, and I also hope to be able to personally control the production of this movie."

Peter Sanders thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "Simon, you should know the situation in Hollywood. Fox will not give control of a movie to a young man like you."

Simon shrugged indifferently: "In that case, maybe other studios will agree to do it."

Peter Sandston was at a loss for words.

The contract signed by Simon and Fox is, in the final analysis, just a right of preference. With the box office explosion of "Lola Run", Simon's fame is booming, and there will definitely be film companies in Hollywood who will break the tacit understanding of the option contract for the sake of profit.

If other studios agreed to let Simon take control of the film himself, and Fox was unwilling to follow, it would have to give up.

Fox has already given up on "Lola Run" before, and now it will give up on "Death Is Coming". If this movie is still very successful in the future, then Fox will definitely become a laughing stock in Hollywood.

After a moment of hesitation, Peter Sanders said, "Simon, what about your conditions?"

"Including production, screenwriting, etc., I only need a basic salary of $1," Simon said, and before Peter Sanders could react, he continued: "However, after the film is released, I need to take 10% of the The North American box office share and 5% of the videotape sales share, the operating cycle of TV broadcasting rights is too long, I don’t want this.”

Hearing that Simon proposed a basic salary of $1, Peter Sanders already showed a surprised expression, but when Simon finished talking about the follow-up conditions, Peter Sanders' expression had turned to be stunned.

This little guy really dared to open his mouth.

Peter Sanders heard very clearly that what Simon asked for was not a profit share with a lot of room for operation, but a direct share of box office revenue and videotape sales.

In the whole of Hollywood, Spielberg is probably the only one who dares to offer such conditions at present.

After being stunned for dozens of seconds, Peter Sanders said, "Simon, this is impossible."

Simon looked at Peter Sanders who was about to open his eyes, made a calm gesture, and said, "Peter, in fact, I have already made a copy of my ideas for this project ahead of time. Simple budget assessment. Give me "Death Is Coming", and I can get it done for $8 million. As for the cost of publicity, of course, this is as much as you say. Also, I don't have the energy to calculate the "Death Is Coming". Break-even point. So, let’s make it simple. The future domestic box office in North America is calculated at twice the production cost of 16 million US dollars. Under the condition that Fox ensures the schedule, the number of screens and the investment in publicity, the North American box office of the film is less than 16 million. I only get a base salary of $1. Above $16 million, my salary is paid on the same terms as just now.”

Peter Sanders was a little calmer when he heard Simon's words.

However, in the blink of an eye, he thought of the box office forecast that "Lola Run" is likely to exceed 160 million US dollars in North America, and he quickly shook his head: "Simon, if you want to get the share conditions you just said, 16 million US dollars is Absolutely not enough, at least $50 million is needed."

According to the information in memory and the popularity accumulated with "Lola Run", Simon's North American box office expectation for "Death Is Coming" is indeed $50 million. It's just that in this world, movies have always been the most difficult business to predict success or failure. Naturally, he would not set such a high threshold for himself.

Moreover, according to the production cost of "Death Is Coming" of 8 million US dollars, as long as the North American box office can reach 10 million US dollars, through subsequent overseas distribution, video tape sales and TV rights income, Fox can easily achieve profitability.

Simon gave a guarantee of $16 million, which is already very high.

"Peter, if I remember correctly, only five of the 16 films released by Fox last year made over $10 million at the box office. Others, like Kate Capshaw's Space Station, had a budget of $20 million and grossed $9.69 million in North America. Sean Connery's "The Name of the Rose," same $20 million budget, $7.15 million in North America. "Manhattan Project," $18 million

US dollar budget, North American box office 3.9 million. Look, you've invested so much money in so many junk projects, why wouldn't you want to spend a little less on a movie that's very guaranteed? "

When Peter Sanders heard Simon suddenly mention "Space Station", the corners of his mouth twitched. He didn't know if the young man did it on purpose, but he immediately retorted: "Simon, before the movie is released, no one can guarantee it will be released. success."

Simon nodded and said, "Of course, Peter. But I can promise that if the movie doesn't work out, I'll only want $1, not five million."

Peter Sanders insisted: "Simon, there are a lot of people in Hollywood who are willing to take only $1 for an opportunity."

"According to the box office results of "Lola Run", we pushed forward three years, "Top Gun" in 1986, "Back to the Future" in 1985, and "Beverly Detective" in 1984, so, do you think Is Tom Cruise taking $1, or Robert Zemeckis taking $1, or Eddie Murphy taking $1?" Simon stared at Peter Sanders and said, He got up and said: "Peter, my conditions are like this. You can discuss it with Mr. Goldberg, and it is best to give me an answer next week. By the way, the hotel has been booked by the crew, if you want to stay overnight tonight. , I can have someone help you clean up a room."

After Simon finished speaking, he greeted the waiter to settle the bill, and then got up and left.

Peter Sanders didn't get up, and was still sitting in the coffee shop frowning and thinking. He came here on Saturday afternoon. In addition to discussing the "Death Is Coming" contract with Simon, he actually had the intention to have a relationship with the rising Hollywood rookie, so he originally planned to live in Coolidge for two days. .

However, recalling the strength of Simon’s conversation just now, Peter Sanders understands that it doesn’t make much sense for him to stay here.

As for Simon's conditions, when he calmed down at this time, Peter Sanders realized that the other party's contract was not too much strictly speaking.

Although still too young, although a film has just been made, although there is still some luck in the success of that film. But the expected box office of "Lola Run" is just astounding. Even if the film does not win the North American box office championship this year, as long as it breaks 100 million, Simon is qualified enough to call out the offer just now.

Peter Sanders also understands that, relying on the popularity accumulated by "Lola Run", "Death Comes", a creative and commercial horror film, is completely easy to get 16 million US dollars at the North American box office.

Moreover, even if the expectations are higher, the North American box office of "Death Is Coming" has reached 50 million, and Simon's share of the box office is only 5 million US dollars. Sean Connery was paid $5 million for "The Name of the Rose," and the film's domestic box office of just over $7 million in North America cost Fox the bottom line.

Of course, there is also a 5% cut in videotape sales, which is also an asking price not to be underestimated. In the "Basic Agreement" of the Screenwriters Guild, screenwriters can only extract 0.3% of the sales share from the videotape revenue in the later stage of a film.

Just past 1986, videotape sales of Hollywood films have managed to surpass North American box-office receipts. Combined with the fact that popular horror films are generally more popular in the videotape market than other genres, Simon's 5% offer is likely to receive a share of 10% of box office revenue in the future.

but.

One point that Peter Sanders can't ignore in any case is that Simon's offer was made entirely on the premise of ensuring Fox's profitability.

In all fairness, that's fair.

Peter Sanders is just having a hard time accepting that an 18-year-old is going to break into the top of the Hollywood pyramid so soon and become a class equal to himself.

This is so unacceptable.

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