Wald Pictures.

Zhu Ke has read the script of "Spider-Man 1" repeatedly and repeatedly, and has been constantly comparing it with the movies in the original time and space.

“Very good, very good!”

Zhuke said excitedly: "Old Bill Kevin, the script of "Spider-Man 1" is very well completed. Kevin, you will go to the screenwriter department on behalf of me and tell them that I personally agree with their work."

By verbally encouraging others, he almost developed a habit for Zhu Kelai today.

Of course, the premise is the kind that doesn’t cost money!

"Oh, by the way. Old Bill Kevin, has the production department calculated the production cost of "Spider-Man 1"?" Zucker asked suddenly.

Kevin Feige responded: "Boss, I have arranged for the production department to calculate the script in the first few days of the script being roughly finalized, but it has not been released now, and it will take another week."

The red pants are clear.

Hollywood has strict cost accounting and strict control and operational procedures for movies that are about to start filming.

Not every film company is the six major Hollywood existences.

Calculation is the best way to be careful!

The production cost of a movie "Titanic" has risen step by step due to director Cameron's madness, from 80 million to 100 million US dollars, and 130 million US dollars...

In the end, even the wealthy Fox Films is really overwhelmed;

Paramount Pictures can only be chosen to share the risks.

In this way, a movie originally planned to cost $80 million to produce eventually soared to $200 million.

Fortunately, "Titanic" finally made a big hit, otherwise even the six major Hollywood existences would inevitably suffer losses.

Cost control cannot be ignored!

"Spider-Man" is also a typical A-class commercial production in Hollywood, and its high budget and high cost expenditure is inevitable.

If you are not careful in cost accounting and control, then cost exceeding the budget during the later shooting process is absolutely inevitable.

Therefore, it would rather spend a little more time now than add costs again and again in the later period;

At the same time, some obscure operations related to taxation can better display and make "fake" accounts.

It's not careless!

"Zuke...oh no, it's the boss." Old Bill said.

However, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhuke: "Old Bill, don't be so awkward, you should call me Zhuke."

"All right."

Old Bill nodded and said, "I have read the final script of Spider-Man several times. I roughly judged that the expenditure cost is at least $100 million, and this is the minimum budget. If you want the effect to be better, you will probably have to add another $20 million to $30 million."

"Hiss~!"

Kevin Feige immediately took a breath of air conditioning.

"It actually takes so much money?" Kevin exclaimed.

"It just needs so much!" Old Bill affirmed.

Zucker nodded, agreeing with Bill McNey's way of knocking.

From this simple conversation, Zucker can analyze the advantages and disadvantages of old Bill and Kevin Feige.

As a young man, Kevin Feige is motivated and has strong execution ability. He is extremely concerned about the things that Zhuke explains. He can complete the work well in the shortest time, and all the things are arranged in order.

For example: In terms of the finalization of "Spider-Man" this time.

The screenwriter team led by Kevin Feige completed Zhu Ke's requirements well, and the preparations were arranged very reasonably.

However, he also has many disadvantages.

It is mainly reflected in the lack of experience!

Especially when it comes to controlling big-scale movies, Kevin lacks experience and experience.

"This is not a matter of ability, but a test of time for every mercy."

And this is precisely his biggest advantage for Bill McNick.

Before he served as president of Wald Pictures, Bill held a position in CEO for six years in 20th Century Fox Films. decades of film experience have given Bill a lot of valuable experience beyond ordinary people. The experience in making big films is a problem for others, but it is definitely not a problem for him.

Of course, Old Bill also misses!

For example: "Titanic".

The cost of the movie "Titanic" continues to exceed the budget. Even though it is because of Cameron, as the first producer, Rao Lao Bill, also has an unshirkable responsibility.

"Of course, anyone who works with Cameron must be prepared to exceed the budget for actual expenditure costs."

When filming "Terminator 1", Cameron, who was still a "newcomer" director, spent only $6.5 million to complete the production of the film and create a miracle;

However!

However, when it came to "Terminator 2", Cameron began to spend money to "create" with a budget of $25 million, which was eventually converted into an actual expenditure of $102 million;

"Titanic" and "Avatar" are all the same.

Therefore, when it comes to the preparation stage of "Spider-Man", Zucker still trusts Old Bill quite well!

With the experience of making big movies, there is one thing that the entire Jin Shuguang Entertainment Group can count, and no one can compare to the current old Bill.

.........

Regarding the selection of actors in "Spider-Man", Zucker is still quite inclined to the original actors.

Well, that is, Toby Maguire’s Spider-Man Pump Parker;

At the same time, Zhuke was not in a hurry to develop the idea about the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

"Marvel Studios, I haven't bought it yet. Now I'm starting the Marvel Cinema Universe, so it will definitely be cheaper for Marvel Studios and other film companies, and even go through lawsuits with Marvel."

"I'm not a philanthropist!"

"Marvel Studios must be settled before Spider-Man 1 is released."

Zhu Ke thought so.

At this moment, Kevin Feige interrupted Zhu Biaofu's thoughts.

"Boss, "Spider-Man 1" costs at least $100 million, and the film and television production of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is estimated to cost $100 million. The company's account is not that money at present." Kevin Feiqi said quietly.

Old Bill also curled his lips aside.

If you don’t have money, don’t talk too much!

"Well......"

Zhu Ke was stunned for several seconds. Where did the money go?

Well, the previous movies Wald Pictures have been relatively profitable, but almost half of the profits of several movies in the overseas market were made by Paramount. The remaining profits are basically either used to prepare for new movies or to build overseas distribution channels.

A penny stumps the hero!

"Kevin, "Spider-Man 1" will be officially launched from now on. As for the money issue, I will think of another way." Zhu Ke said.

"Okay, boss."

Zhuke is not short of money, but this does not mean that Wald Pictures is not short of money.

A company is a company, and an individual is an individual.

"It seems that there are only three ways to choose from." Zhuke's eyes were blurred

1. Borrow from the bank;

2 Seek cooperation with other Hollywood film companies to share profits and share risks;

3 Accept investments from overseas capital outside the film industry such as Mexico, India, South Korea, Japan and other film industries;

In the end, Zhu Ke resolutely chose the neighboring three routes and accepted overseas capital's investment in the "Spider-Man" project.

This is also the normal capital operation of Hollywood film companies.

For example, Spielberg's DreamWorks signed investment cooperation with several capital companies in India and South Korea for up to five movies. In the end, through various means, they took the profits into the pockets of their own companies and slaughtered the layman.

Wald Pictures is now well-known and can operate this way.

Especially the two movies "Spartan 300 Warriors" and "My Grand Greek Wedding", once successfully released, it will inevitably deepen the confidence and enthusiasm of other investors.

Successful people are always sought after!

This is the eternal and unchanging truth in the world.
Chapter completed!