[US Entertainment] Hollywood reverses life

Hughes did watch the finished film of "Source Code" very seriously.

This strengthened one of his thoughts.

Joy really has an incomparable talent in directing, and she can really use her disadvantaged identity to fight her way out in the Hollywood fight.

Her talent is rare in a hundred years.

He didn't even know how to describe his feelings at the moment.

In fact, in just the first five minutes, he was blown away.

People often think that a compact and engaging plot is suitable for science fiction films, but in this way, it may not be possible to make good science fiction films, nor may it be able to produce good hard science fiction films, let alone produce thought-provoking films. Good hard sci-fi.In fact, the key is not the plot, not the picture, not the star, not the scale, but the key is whether there is any human touch. Professionally speaking, it is still a question of human nature.

However, "Source Code" goes very deep in the exploration of human nature.To put it bluntly, it is exploring the human rights issue of a mental patient.

Joy infiltrates one of her views in the film, the ethical view that spiritual freedom should be respected no matter what the conditions are.

Not to mention anything else, just this point is several grades higher than other science fiction films.

Hughes was suddenly surprised to find that he didn't know Joey at all, let alone the sudden change in her since the breakup.

Not to mention that her skills have suddenly improved by leaps and bounds, and even her thinking has raised several levels.

From "Juno" to "Source Code", she has demonstrated her incomparable high level all the time.

She is like a genius, a genius who has finally found himself.

There was a sense of joy in his heart, and that was because he found that the Joey he loved was back.

If he hadn't seen "Source Code" at this very moment today, perhaps no one in Hollywood would have believed that Joey spent 2000 million US dollars to shoot such a staggeringly good sci-fi film.

When Hughes called Joey in, his first words turned out to be, "You don't seem to be a pure hard science fiction movie."

Joey gave a thumbs up and praised Hughes for his sharp vision, "That's right, "Source Code" also has the elements of a soft sci-fi film. It can be said that I made a new attempt, a sci-fi film with both soft and hard elements."

Hughes raised his eyebrows, and he folded the cuffs of the shirt inside the suit, "If you do this, it will easily be considered as lowering your style."

Joey leaned against the door with his hands clasped together, "But it also virtually allows the viewer to discuss issues more, and walk into science fiction itself."

Hughes looked at her, "Actually, I and your attempt are correct. A sci-fi film can bring the audience calm thinking, and let the audience be shocked by the story instead of laughing in surprise. So whether it is soft or hard, or soft With both hard and hard, it should be a success.”

"That's fine." Joey suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, "It seems that you approve of my movie. We can talk about the release."

Hughes' eyes will involuntarily focus when he is working, and you can tell from his tone that when talking about work, he will restrain his emotions and put away his cynical look, "Fox Searchlight, I can help you talk."

Joey doesn't feel good about Fox, Fox Searchlight, a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox that specializes in acquiring independent films.

She frowned and said, "I hope to get a good price, but a big company like Fox Searchlight won't give me the ideal price."

Hughes corrected: "But they have a stronger publicity scale and a better publicity platform."

He saw that Joey was still silent, and then added: "I can help you talk, but you have to tell me your psychological price."

Joey was silent for a long time, then looked directly at Hughes, and said earnestly: "I don't want to sell out the price, I want to enter into a sharing agreement as the producer."

Hughes obviously didn't expect Joey's idea, he sneered slightly contemptuously: "I am surprised at the speed at which your self-confidence expands."

Joey hummed a little song, "Our movie with an investment of 2000 million, the distributor will have to pay more if we want to buy it out, plus the cost of publicity, the distributor is not willing to spend so much money to get a movie Independent films, even if the film is excellent, are risky. Shares can reduce their risk."

Hughes interrupted him briefly. Through Joey's words and expressions, he thought he had seen Joey's purpose, and a smug chuckle appeared at the corner of his mouth, "Speaking of it, you just want more Just make some money."

Joey smiled awkwardly, "It's good that you know."

"So," he pulled out his phone and started looking for the right contacts, "Fox Searchlight wouldn't be a good place to go. Small independent film companies are our picks."

"I think I can go to Kingfisher Films to try again." Joey obviously felt that the previous cooperation experience was very good.

Hughes nodded indifferently, "It's up to you, then you can go."

Joey got up immediately, "Okay! Then I'll go to Kingfisher Films to try."

Joey did what he said, rolled up his sleeves and went out to Kingfisher Pictures.

When she arrived at Kingfisher Pictures, she made a phone call to the distribution manager who had previously worked with Juno.

When the other party learned that it was Joey.Immediately and seriously invite her in.

Joey didn't talk nonsense, he directly stated his purpose and presented the DVD.

The opposing manager also invited several other managers to watch "Source Code" together.

Before watching it, they all obviously doubted, "2000 million hard sci-fi movies? Is this really not a joke? How did this happen?"

"Never mind how he did it, anyway, "Juno" made us the biggest dark horse last year, and we have to see this one anyway."

"This girl is too crazy. Wouldn't she really succeed once and let herself go as the media said?"

"Don't talk nonsense, let's talk after reading."

two hours later.

"My God! Joy Grant, she's a genius!"

******

When several release managers faced Joey again, they all had expressions of appreciation and joy.

"Grant, you are such a genius, how did you do it? It's amazing to shoot such an amazing sci-fi film with 2000 million yuan!

Joey touched his empty pockets and smiled modestly, "I saved it by saving money."

"Such an excellent movie, we must release it, tell me about your conditions."

Joey rubbed his nose and said with a smile, "Thank you for your compliments. In fact, I came here because the previous cooperation was very pleasant, but this time I have a little request."

"Just say it."

Joey tried his best to look stable and not to be bullied, "I hope to be able to share, after all, you can also see that the cost of this film is more than 2000 million, and you need a lot of money to buy it out The number is risky for you, it is better to sign a sharing agreement."

What she said made sense, and was not without convincing.

"Then how do you divide it?"

Joey must first talk about the high point, so as to reserve room for bargaining for the other party, "I will take 60% of all proceeds, and you will bear the other expenses for distribution and publicity."

The other party looked like are you kidding, and shook their heads together, "It's impossible, you know that the promotion fee of a movie is excluding the theater commission, so we may not be able to make a profit when we get it."

Joey exaggeratedly said: "But I invested 2000 million in this movie, and I can't get nothing and lose the investor's money."

The distribution manager frowned, obviously feeling that Joey was asking too much, "Grant, you may not have figured out one thing, you did make a very good "Juno", but you don't have any sci-fi movies. Appeal, you have never made a sci-fi film, even if the film is excellent, why do you let everyone watch it, where is the persuasive power?"

Others echoed, "That's right, after all, your seniority in science fiction is no different from that of a rookie."

Joey asked, "Then what's your attitude?"

"In the final analysis, this is a game of gambling. You enter the game first, and then you bring investors into the game. Obviously, if you want to pull us in again, we are all gamblers. We are on the same line. This is not the case. It means that you will succeed, which means that we are willing to bet with you."

Joey smiled, "The quality of the film is excellent, you are willing to bet with me."

"But no matter how good it is, it's a gamble. You can't let us lose our lives. We will definitely protect our own interests first. The excellence of "Source Code" will not let us get carried away. It is very likely that "Source Code" cannot Let sci-fi movie fans buy it, but in the end you will fall short? After all, you are not a famous brand that can guarantee the box office, and you still have a dreadful past."

Is this going to threaten her with her black history?

It seems that no matter how good the film is, people will still question her because of her past.

The other party said again: "How about we both take a step back, 50%. I still agree with the excellence of your work, otherwise I would not accompany you into this gamble, even ignoring some bad pasts in your past and giving the film impact."

Joy shook her head. Her past is definitely not a reason for people to deny her and devalue her works. "If you really think this movie is excellent, show your sincerity."

"Sixty percent is absolutely impossible, Grant."

Joey softened his tone, "Then let's change the way. You take 25% of all proceeds but including promotional expenses. I take 75% but all printing and copying fees are deducted from it. At the same time, various commissions, such as brokerage People's commission, trade union commission, and water bills are all deducted from 75% of my bill."

The managers on the opposite side thought about it, and felt that this opinion was reasonable. After all, considering that "Source Code" was so good, they would not lose out.

"However," Joey still added, "I want to get 50% of the rights to the first round of videotapes and TV broadcasts. After all, this is not a small amount."

Kingfisher Pictures videotapes are generally cooperated with Blockbuster, and the TV broadcast may be HBO.The copyright of the first round of a movie that sells well at the box office is generally one-tenth of the box office, which is also a huge amount.

Several managers of the other party went outside the door to discuss, and finally came back and gave Joey a clear answer, and they thought it was okay.

Joey is not black, this is a win-win contract agreement.

She only hoped that Kingfisher would put more effort into publicity and spend more time.

After discussing some details, Joey told Hughes what happened, and everyone set a time to sign the agreement together.

Joey didn't expect this matter to go so smoothly, much smoother than finding a publisher for the first time.

Next is the action of the kingfisher, and she can take a rest for a while.

Just unexpectedly, she received an email from the master that night.

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