Hollywood New Century

In the evening, the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills held a "Juno" celebration dinner.

Focus Pictures hosted not only the crew of "Juno", but also some senior executives and star friends of Universal.

After all, "Juno" is Universal's highest-grossing film this year. Only one "40-Year-Old Virgin" has surpassed 100 million in North America this year, and it's still just 100 million. As for Peter Jackson's "King Kong" Can't wait until Christmas!

The "Juno" released by Focus Pictures can't be said to be too eye-catching, but unfortunately, it was not able to buy out the North American distribution rights of "Juno" at the beginning!

Although Focus Pictures made $20 million without spending anything, it's a pity to see Nicole Kidman as an investor making a lot of money.

It can only be said that Simon Parker is an outlier. He dared to make a movie at his own expense when he was poor, and persuaded Nicole Kidman. However, there was no pre-sale copyright financing, nor did Focus Pictures agree to buy out the North American distribution rights at a high price of $14 million after the filming.

So far, there has been no North American copyright transaction for an independent literary film worth more than $10 million.

In fact, very few producers use their own money to make movies, and many will sell North American copyrights as soon as possible after the filming to get back the funds. After all, who can guarantee that their movies will make money.

After all, Hollywood produces 8,900 movies to make money every year, and half of them can't even enter the theater.

Simon Pike came with Blake Lively and is now chatting with Universal Studios president Jean Mayer.

One of the founders of CAA that year, and Michael Ovitz, also went to the Disney Group as president, but had a conflict with Disney Group CEO Michael Eisner and was kicked out of Disney.

Although CAA is still the largest entertainment brokerage company in Hollywood, it can no longer be compared with the Michael Ovies era in the 1990s.

Now, the Big Six have the most powerful voice. The MPAA Film Association, 80% of the box office every year is created by the Big Six.

"Simon, $85 million, we want the copyright of "Junot". As for the subsequent distribution of the North American box office, I will give it to you as soon as possible after the film is drawn, how about it?" Jean Mayer has already chatted with Simon Parker. Yes, it's time for a showdown.

Simon thought for a while, although he called for 100 million US dollars to sell overseas distribution rights and DVD peripheral rights in the North American market.

However, 85 million US dollars is almost the same. It seems that Universal is also looking forward to the overseas box office of "Junot".

According to my memory, the overseas box office of "Juno" is about 90 million, and Universal can receive about 33 million from the box office. With DVD and other peripheral markets, there are at least 50 million benefits. Universal Pictures just exchanged time for money.

It is estimated that Universal Pictures believes that the overseas box office of "Juno" will also exceed 100 million. After all, the North American box office has exceeded 135 million US dollars, and it is not difficult to hit 150 million US dollars.

"Okay! I think Nicole will also be willing to accept this contract," Simon said and touched his glass.

"By the way, Simon, your new movie is based on that novel, and we Universal is willing to invest 25 million US dollars in exchange for the North American film rights!" Jean Mayer said, staring into Simon's eyes, this is not an ordinary producer the desired outcome?

In this way, Simon only needs to find the remaining investment amount by himself, and then he can also take the advance payment and film share that the producer should have.

"Focus Pictures will also take over the release of "Little Miss Sunshine", and it's fine to charge 15% of the distribution commission," Jean Mayer continued his bargaining.

"Mr. Mayer, I promised Nicole about this movie. I want to ask her what she means. After all, she is not short of money now!" Simon said haha.

"Oh, I can't believe that 80% of the $85 million is Nicole's. With the North American box office share, she made nearly $100 million by herself, and you also made more than 20 million through this movie. !" Jean Mayer was really embarrassed.

Nicole Kidman's RV came to the vicinity of the hotel gorgeously at this time, got off the car and was interviewed by reporters:

"Nicole, it is rumored that you made nearly 100 million for the investment in "Juno". How do you feel now?"

"Nicole, this is your second time investing in a film as a producer. Will you continue to develop in the film production industry?"

"Nicole, how did Simon Pike convince you?"

Nicole Kidman just smiled and waved to everyone, "Everyone, Mr. Simon Parker is the master controller of "Juno", and the specific agreements are still under negotiation, but my relationship with Mr. Simon Parker is still under discussion. The next movie has been in preparation for a long time, and I believe there will be an official announcement soon!"

With a smile, confident Nicole Kidman stepped into the hotel Datang.

"Nicole!" Naomi Watts is also here, congratulating her immediately, after all, she is the heroine of the global blockbuster "King Kong".

"Naomi!" The two hugged affectionately.

"You now have materials, your partner Simon has been chatting with Mr. Mayer for a long time," Naomi laughed.

"It's okay, Simon is very smart, he will not suffer, and we have discussed it before," Nicole Kidman laughed,

"I didn't expect that Juno would be so successful. It sold the Australian distribution rights for $1.2 million. What a pity!"

"Okay, Nicole, now that you are the highest-paid actor in Hollywood this year, there will be many people looking for you to invest in movies in the future," Naomi Watts is of course envious. How much does it cost to act in a movie by herself? .

On the other side, Simon had just finished talking with Jean Mayer, president of Universal Pictures, and then Sonia Roman came over with Susan White.

"Susan, thank you, if you hadn't given the script to Nicole's agent, I don't know when I would have fulfilled my wish!" Simon is still kind to people, and those who have helped will still be grateful.

"Fortunately, in fact, I didn't contribute much. The script is good enough. Pat is my friend, and she is just by the way," Susan also responded with a smile.

"By the way, Anne Hathaway is an actor under your banner. The movie we shot this time is a fashion workplace drama, and we have Meryl Streep for the two heroines and Meryl Streep for the other. When the time comes, let Anne Hathaway go to Xinghai Film Studio to audition, and the director will be there too!" Simon also knew that Anne Hathaway was originally Susan White's person, and now the favor has returned, She has to thank herself.

"This, thank you! I'll make sure Annie is ready when the time comes," Susan White was excited, Meryl Streep was a representative of acting, Anne Hathaway was playing against her, and now Simon ·Pike is famous, but many people are staring at his new movie.

"Well, just ask Sonia to take the script!" Simon said and left.

"Sonia, Simon knows Anne, is this your recommendation?" Susan White asked with a smile.

"Well, I was going to recommend Blake Lively for a supporting actress, but Simon said Blake Lively didn't look good, and I showed him your casting information, and he saw Annie Hathaway seemed to think about it for a while and asked me a few questions. I didn't know he would give the heroine Anne Hathaway. After all, the first actor he decided was Meryl Stry What about Pu!" Sonia Roman responded with a wry smile.

"It's the "Fashion Devil" right, the budget is estimated to be 30 to 40 million, why did Simon make two films at the same time this time?" Susan White couldn't figure it out.

"I don't know, he always tells me that there's not enough time to waste time, he's only 23 years old, God!" Sonia Roman looked helpless.

Simon is chatting with Blake Lively in the corner at the moment, "Simon, Susan asked me to sign up for an acting course and receive a professional directing."

"Yes, when the time comes, I will help you find a role, so that you will be known, even if it can't reach the level of Jennifer Aniston playing Rachel, it will not be too bad!" Simon said leaning on the sofa.

"Really?" Blake Lively seems to have gold stars in his eyes, that is a character that is popular all over the United States!

"Of course, well, I'll go to Nicole to discuss things!"

Simon then walked in the direction of Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts.

"Mr. Pike!" Ellen Page came to say hello.

"Oh, Alan, your part in "X-Men 3" is over?" Simon was still very satisfied with this little guy, Alan Page.

"It's over, the whole movie has been closed," Ellen Page can be said to be the most famous through "Juno".

"What's the matter, Ellen, your face is not very good, you should be very happy today," Simon found that Ellen Page's face turned pale when he mentioned "X-Men 3".

"Well, it's okay, I'm just happy!"

"Okay, Alan, we've worked together twice, tell me what's going on? See if I can help you?"

Under Simon's questioning, Ellen Page told the truth, and the director of "X-Men 3" attacked her personally on the set, calling her gay.

"Brett Ratner is such a bastard, to treat you like this?" Simon knows that Hollywood is dirty, but Ellen Page looks like a minor now, although he is 18 years old, but because he is weak, he feels Just like 14 years old.

Bullying a child, who is more optimistic about Simon, was of course angry, and patted Ellen Page's shoulder with a knife: "Okay, don't worry about it, just don't accept this guy's movies in the future, now You will definitely not lack roles in the future!"

Brett Ratner is a big director, and Ellen Page can't provoke him now, but Simon seems to remember that Ellen Page did come out of the closet in the future.

Now that she is so young, does she already like women?