Hollywood New Century

Malibu Beach is surrounded by the endless Pacific Ocean to the south and the Santa Monica mountains to the north.

Malibu was built late and has a small population. Many Hollywood stars come to live here. It's quiet! Not as crowded as Santa Monica beaches.

When Simon woke up, he was holding Anne Hathaway in his arms, and he had done whatever he should have done last night.

Through the glass windows of the room, you can see the Pacific Ocean in the distance. Of course, it would be better if the villa on the rocks by the beach is not afraid of fire in the future!

"Well, awake?" Anne Hathaway opened her eyes and saw that Simon was looking out the window.

"Well, it's 10 o'clock, but it doesn't matter if it's Saturday," Simon mused about the reason he slept so late last night.

Anne Hathaway had her hair down, propped her head up on her arms, and let the quilt slide down regardless of her beauty.

"I bought this place two years ago. I was born in Brooklyn, New York, so I always live there for a while every year," Anne Hathaway said, approaching Simon and kissing Simon's cheek.

"The view is good, this place, but I prefer cliff villas by the beach, and private beaches," Simon said, groping around the girl for a while.

Afterwards, the two hugged and kissed again, and Anne Hathaway's mouth was also a bit big, but not as big as Julia Roberts.

Moreover, for Anne Hathaway, Simon also thinks that she is much prettier than Julia Roberts!

It was noon when Simon left Malibu, and he and Anne Hathaway didn't say much, which is really nothing in Hollywood!

As for what to do with Anne Hathaway in the future, Simon didn't think much about it, and I'll talk about it next time we meet.

Now it's business to find out the creative script about Superman Hancock from the screenwriters' union as soon as possible, and it's okay to leave it to Sonia Roman to do it!

Burbank, Xinghai Pictures, received the first box office share of $10 million from 20th Century Fox!

"Have the North American box office share come?" Simon asked.

"No, there is still the balance, but it is difficult for us to make money from the North American box office alone. It is predicted that the North American box office will eventually exceed 130 million US dollars. After deducting the distribution commission and publicity costs, we estimate that it can be divided into about 16 million, which is the North American box office. The market is just enough to recover the cost!" Nina Jacobson explained, but it's really a big profit. There are also markets such as home entertainment and TV broadcasting in the North American market, plus the entire overseas market!

"Well, how much did Nicole's flower shadow get this time?" Simon said with a smile.

"$5 million, like us, the current return is still $5 million!" Nina Jacobson now finally knows why Simon wants to make a movie at her own expense. Who wouldn't be tempted by such a high box office return?

"The Devil Wears Prada has been released overseas for almost half a month. Now the box office has grown gratifyingly. It has exceeded 100 million US dollars. I estimate that the overseas market will contribute 200 million US dollars." Simon pondered, it seems that this The overseas market for movies is still big!

The promotion cost of overseas distribution can be much cheaper than the North American market. After all, word-of-mouth and outbreaks in the North American market are the best publicity. This is why movies from all countries want to be released in North America. Half of the movie market!

China's current movie market is still relatively small, and it will become the second largest market that can compete with North America in the future.

After a while, Martha Cosby sent over a script, "Boss, this is the script idea you're looking for!"

"Simon, do you have plans again? Aren't you going to develop the "Benjamin Button Curious Case" project?" Nina Jacobson was a little puzzled.

"Oh, I'm just collecting," Simon didn't say much, took the script, the title above said: "He's Coming Tonight!"

"It's actually called this?" Simon hurriedly turned it over and it looked like it was "Hancock, the Superman for All". Just rewrite the script based on this.

"Boss, this script is now 10 years old, and no company is willing to develop it, and our company has a backup," explained Martha Cosby.

"10 years, yes, let Sonia buy the script quickly," The price must be extremely low again, it's a profit! Simon must cut through the mess quickly, so as not to be preempted by Sony again.

"Okay!" Martha Cosby responded quickly and went out.

"Simon, it seems that your vision is indeed different. You dare to do this kind of idea that no one wants to develop for many years!" Nina Jacobson is very pleased. After all, the times change, and the boss also needs courage!

"There's no way, now the slightly better ideas are being taken away by others. Independent producers are fine, but blockbusters are in trouble, and we don't have a distribution network, unless we are really an independent film production studio, and a certain film company is in business. Sign a distribution agreement!" Simon said and shook his head, this is not what he wants, at least the North American distribution network must be set up first, so as to better attract those independent producers to come to seek investment and distribution.

"By the way, Simon, David Fincher is currently working on the post-editing of Zodiac, and the Curious Case of Benjamin Button will have to wait, then he will come up with a movie plan for you to see. ," Nina Jacobson recalled.

"Oh, what did Katherine Kennedy say?" Simon asked looking up.

Nina Jacobson smiled helplessly and said, "She still wants to buy the script you wrote. The price can be higher, and you can also participate in the production!"

Simon also laughed, it's all for the benefit of people, it's nothing, isn't the most famous one for producing the "Bourne Bound" series and "The Sixth Sense"? The rest are all dragged behind by the director and producer. The most important thing is the control of the set, the planning experience of large production, and the strong management ability. The senior management of the big film company needs this kind of talent. In terms of creativity, Kathleen Kennedy is not very strong, at least worse than several first-class independent producers today.

"Forget it, then we'll develop it ourselves. David Fincher, a director, likes to set up live scenes and spend money," Simon is worried about this. After all, the North American box office of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is only more than 100 million. , the global total is only more than 300 million US dollars, which is definitely not as profitable as the investment of 35 million US dollars in "The Queen Wears Prada".

The special effects will cost a lot. It is estimated that the film investment companies will be found to solve the funds, and then a major distributor will be brought in. Xinghai Pictures will be the producer, and they will be the co-producer.

"David Fincher's films are highly rated, and "The Seven Deadly Sins" is also very successful commercially!" Nina Jacobson said with a smile, although "Fight Club" was a commercial failure, but High artistic attainments.

"Of course I know his abilities!" How could Simon not understand that "The Social Network" and "Gone Lover" are both successful movies in the future!

"The shooting of "Spartan 300 Warriors" went well, right?" Now this is a big project the company is preparing, and Simon certainly cares.

"It went well, several special effects companies communicated very well with director Zack Snyder, and they met the effect the director wanted." This film is considered a special effects blockbuster for the company, and it's $65 million, which is also owned by major filmmakers. Medium-sized investment, Xinghai Pictures is an independent film production company!

"I still have to go and have a look, I will feel more at ease!" Simon took the money for a bank loan.