Chapter 100

Warner Bros. evaluated Mark's production plan professionally before choosing mark. The production cost of $80 million is not high for a superhero blockbuster.

Warner is very keen to see Marvel's superhero blockbusters spider man and X-Men selling. Their DC Comics also include superheroes, Superman, Batman, wonder woman, lightning man, green arrow and Catwoman.

This time, they chose "cat girl". Cat girl is an action film directed by pitov and starred by Oscar winning actress Hallie berry and great beauty Sharon Stone. The cast of CASS is huge and the production cost exceeds 100 million. However, the production of "cat girl" is made into a film. There are a lot of bad reviews in the internal trial, and the trial of film critics and cinema operators are also scolded.

The role of "cat girl" was first born in comics. On previous screens, Michelle Pfeiffer's cat girl in Batman returns in 1992 impressed people most. Since then, the image of a sexy cat girl in tight leather clothes and mask has become a symbol of the times, which is also the reason why Warner chose to make "cat girl".

However, the new version of cat girl, which was built with a huge amount of money, was badly criticized. The New York Times directly named Harry berry, the actor of the heroine Fabers, saying that "her performance is not pleasing. It seems that she is trying her best to persuade the American Academy of Film Arts to change her mind and take back the gold medal once given to her."

In addition, some media criticized that the stunts, costumes and scenes describing the future of the film are old-fashioned and stereotyped. Warner Brothers failed to invest 100 million US dollars to let a girl wear it. In addition to criticizing the SM tights worn by Harry berry, the film critics also sprayed the bad performance of anti factional Sharon stone. In short, there was no good word, which cooled Warner's heart, Re edit it now and make up the shot.

Therefore, we must be cautious about the restart of Batman this time. Mark's popularity is no problem. For the lens scheduling is slightly poor, we can ask excellent photographers for assistance, but for the lack of leadership and control of the crew, we can ask strong producers for assistance. Mark is about to have a famous director of 300 million works of beimi, and he can maintain a modest attitude, His work style is also pragmatic. He doesn't shout 100 million when he opens his mouth and 20 million when he closes his mouth.

Mark Jia's propaganda of only $80 million makes them feel pragmatic. Mark doesn't charge any film remuneration. Afterwards, he receives 20% of beimi's box office share, and it is only when beimi breaks 100 million. Looking at Hollywood, who dares to do it? The big directors are paid and divided, and they can keep the income in drought and flood. As for the loss, it's the matter of the film company.

For these reasons, mark became the only candidate to take over Gotham town. Even the director of the board of directors who supported the legendary restart of Batman had no objection. Hangover broke 300 million North meters, which was no problem. It also began to be released overseas. It was also a triumph all the way. The popularity of 300 million famous directors was huge. It can be said that Hollywood film companies were waiting for mark to change jobs.

In the new five weeks, "hangover" narrowly won 40.8 million over 40.2 million of "passion of Jesus" and regained the title of weekly box office, which shattered J. pson's dream of winning consecutive titles. Both "hangover" and "passion of Jesus" still had more than 40 million box office four weeks later. This box office performance was strong, impressive and very powerful.

Instead of losing both sides, they achieved a win-win situation. There was a summer war in the relatively off-season, which made the cinema operators laugh. For them, there was nothing better than the super high attendance rate of the film. They wanted to bring makla and kiss him a few times.

At this time, mark walked into Citibank. At the door of Sophia's office, mark was surrounded and sought after by the staff. Now mark is a famous star in the country, with a production cost of 30 million and approaching 250 million US dollars in five weeks. The box office performance is so strong that he is not under the super blockbuster The Lord of the rings 3 and hits 300 million US dollars as soon as possible.

Moreover, Ma Liang is politically correct, Warner is blowing him into the sky, and Viacom and News Corporation have to say good words for him. He has become a national celebrity. The latest issue of Time Magazine selected him as the cover character, and there is also an exclusive interview. In terms of the scenery and popularity at this time, it is no less impressive than Peter the great, who won the Oscar for the best director, And mark is the stepson of his boss. It's strange that he is sought after here.

Sophia's assistant took a picture with mark,

The rest of the office had lined up, and mark happily took a picture with them before entering Sophia's office.

Sophia took off her glasses and said with a smile, "you are very popular."

Mark said, "I didn't know that this opportunism would achieve such a great success."

Sophia said, "you're not the only one who takes chances, but you're the only one who succeeds. Who can remember the names of the other films? The key is strength. The top appreciates you very much. We have done a lot to snipe the passion of Jesus, but we can't stop it. It's not hard to imagine how amazing its box office would be without the hangover, which will make us very passive. "

Mark said, "I have to admit that I have a lot to learn compared with J. Thompson. This is a great person."

Sophia said solemnly, "mark, I want to tell you that no matter how much you appreciate J. pson, you should keep a distance from this person. This person has been listed as an enemy. Anyone with him is an enemy." Sophia, who has always been gentle and elegant, flashed a cold light in her eyes when she said this.

Mark said, "I know, can I not hurt his life?"

Sophia said, "death is not the best way to punish a person. It will make him feel worse than death by destroying his proud career and breaking up his favorite family."

Mark frowned and said, "as for this?"

Sophia said coldly, "we will not be soft on anyone trying to drive us out of the concentration camp."

Mark has seen Sophia's decisive side. No wonder she can occupy a high position at Citibank with a lot of people.

Sophia smiled, "Why are we talking about these unhappy things? It's good news to call you here today. Sequoia Zipeng and Guge have no intention of selling their shares. However, after my father put pressure on them, they began to agree, but it must be 100 million US dollars in cash and paid within a month. "

Now the cold winter of the Internet has passed and the whole industry has gradually warmed up. Mark saw that brother Gu was preparing for IP0 in the newspaper. Now he is transferring his equity. Can you see how much pressure old Rona senshi has? Perhaps there is another term called extortion or, more simply, robbery.

But mark doesn't care about money. He only cares about the results. He just smiled, but he couldn't laugh. He said in embarrassment, "a month? Can you pay in installments or allow three months? "

Sophia said: "in fact, they don't want to sell. I asked financial experts to restructure your debt. You need to borrow money from the bank to complete the transaction. You can make up 100 million US dollars with the copyright and income of hangover and mm company, plus your deposit. It's a little risky. What do you mean?"

Mark said, "this is a good opportunity. I don't want to miss it. Do you handle it for me?"

Sophia said, "in fact, up to now, we are not allowed to repent. If you don't take over, the ronaldson family will take over."

Mark would not let go of the fat meat and immediately said, "I'll take over."

Sophia said, "0k! I'll go through other formalities and procedures for you. Here are some documents. Look at them. If there are no problems, sign them. " Then he pushed several documents over.

Mark looked at it and thought there was no problem. He signed it directly. After he signed it, Sophia checked it once and said, "I'll inform lawyer Baker to work for you. I'll go home early for dinner tonight. I'll never finish my work. Now the hangover hasn't been offline, and you start preparing Batman again."

Mark said, "I must have a sense of crisis, but I owe tens of millions of dollars!"

Sophia said, "in fact, you should understand that no one will destroy you to pay back the money."

Mark said, "I have to work hard. As long as I think of more than 30000 interest every day, I feel great pressure?"

Sophia said, "I know why the bank lent you a loan. Now you are worth 20 million and have a strong repayment ability. For example, the contract you signed with Warner is a little risky. You should directly quote 20 million US dollars, 20 million US dollars, five months of working time, 4 million a month, an average of 135000 a day, a mere 30000 yuan of interest, which is nothing."

Mark said: "there's no way. I really like Batman. I have great creative passion. In order to successfully take over Gotham Town, I must make some concessions. Once I sign the three part contract, I'm confident to shoot it well."

After leaving the bank, mark drove back to mm. As soon as he sat down, Megan pushed the door and said, "mark, you are the pillar of the company, so you abandoned the company?"

Mark said: "the company is developing too fast. After running hangover, we should slow down and carry out internal rectification."

Megan said, "isn't that why the company doesn't make movies for half a year? We can make "chainsaw 2", or "wedding pride", or find the script you like. Why stop? "

Mark had to say, "in fact, the real reason is that I have no money. Shooting Batman is only one aspect."

Megan said in surprise, "will you have no money? "Chainsaw" you nearly 40 million before tax, and "hangover" is almost the same. You have become the group with the highest income in Hollywood. Are you crying for poverty? "

Mark said: "Sophia asked me to raise 100 million US dollars to buy the equity of a very potential company. This is a piece of fat meat. I don't want to miss it, so now I'm very tight, so I have to work for Warner, and the company takes the opportunity to rest and rectify."