Chapter 1046

When "tomorrow's edge" was put into shooting, and before it was officially released, professionals in the industry were generally not optimistic about the box office prospects of this work. This is not the result of personal grudges, but a trend summary of the current situation of the whole industry.

In the past few years, science fiction films, which once dominated the box office market, gradually began to decline. The box office performance in the North American market has always been a mystery, which is unpredictable. However, in terms of the overall trend, this is a sharp decline curve.

The series of superhero films led by the Avengers alliance are also science fiction in terms of genre; However, the comic adaptation attribute of these films is more important, and it is also the fundamental guarantee of box office success, so it is temporarily excluded in the data statistics.

Well, in the past few years, avatar is undoubtedly the most outstanding sci-fi film, but in addition, there are only four sci-fi films with a box office of over 100 million in North America

"Star Trek", with a total of 257 million, has achieved both good reputation and box office results, reopening the long-term prospects of the series of films“ District 9, "115 million, a low-cost sci-fi miracle, entered the decisive stage of the year's Oscars.

"Man in black 3", 179 million, but the series restart is unsatisfactory. Fortunately, the overseas box office is outstanding, which makes Sony Pictures a big profit“ With an investment of 170 million yuan and a box office of only 170 million yuan in North America, plus the cost of publicity, we lost money in a mess.

From 2007 to 2012, in the whole five years, only four sci-fi films successfully broke the box office of 100 million in North America. This is the pattern of the whole market. This year, "tomorrow's edge" copied the miracle of "Avatar" and crossed the threshold of 500 million in North America. This is a myth; What about gravity?

According to the trend, the 200 million box office of "gravity" in North America is almost an impossible task. That's what the creative artists agency thinks, and so does Warner Bros. - otherwise, they wouldn't be able to offer 10% of the box office bonus so easily.

Compared with the "tomorrow's edge" pay, 10 million US dollars plus 5% of the box office bonus; Now, the "gravity" pay is either 20 million US dollars or 10% of the box office bonus. On the whole, Warner Brothers' calculation is still extremely accurate. It gives the most appropriate number in mind, shows its generosity and stamina, and controls the initiative in its hands.

Now, innovative artists tend to have 20 million clubs in the agency.

If gravity succeeds in copying the miracle of "tomorrow's edge", then the loss of pay will be huge; But undoubtedly, this is also the safest plan, which can at least ensure that blue Lee will be among the 20 million clubs, and determine the posture and style of the top stars in the industry. It is a benchmark for the cooperation of other film companies in the future.

If the box office in North America is less than 200 million US dollars, or even less than 100 million US dollars, then lanli will not be able to touch the threshold of 20 million——

This is definitely a high probability event. Miss this opportunity of 20 million clubs, I don't know when the next one will be. At that time, lanli still needs to linger in the line of 10 million and 15 million, and can't reach the top.

What's more, the black pot of box office failure will be thrown on Lan Li at that time, and all the pressure will rush in, which will be a fatal blow to Lan Li's career prospects. This is the deep meaning of the box office bonus. Actors need to bear more risks and obligations.

Andy knows the truth, but other colleagues in the creative artists agency are not one-on-one agents of lanli. They have never experienced lanli's career climb, and they have not really understood lanli in depth; Deep down, Andy always has a kind of inexplicable confidence.

"Before deciding on my proposal, I need to ask what you think of gravity. What kind of science fiction movie is this Andy wants to listen to lanli's advice. After all, from the beginning, lanli nodded his head and agreed to Alfonso Caron's invitation, just like "crazy love".

Similar question, Barry mentioned it last night, now Andy mentioned it again.

Lan Li couldn't help smiling. However, this time, instead of giving a direct answer, Langley pondered for a moment and gave a different answer. "This is a science fiction work with innovative significance. I prefer gravity to avatar."

That's the truth“ "Avatar" has brought a cross era innovation on visual effect, and "gravity" has not only achieved this, but also further explored the significance of human origin and survival on the core of the theme. From a commercial point of view, "Avatar" is more successful; From an artistic point of view, "gravity" is enough to win the applause of all the audience.

More sincere, more honest, Barry and Andy, finally there is a difference.

Andy opens his mouth slightly, because lanli's answer expresses his surprise. The first reaction in his mind is, "are you serious?" but after the words rush to the tip of his tongue, Andy still closes his mouth. Even if he doesn't need to ask, he already knows the answer.

Gently tapping the round tummy, Andy fell into deep thinking, and finally made his own judgment and choice, "let's choose 10% box office bonus."

This is a real gamble.

If "gravity" encounters Waterloo, just like "super warship", and the final North American box office is only 65 million, then the film remuneration of lanli is only 6.5 million, even lower than that of Donne Johnson in "speed and passion 6". After experiencing the peak of "tomorrow's edge", lanli, whose foundation is unstable, is likely to collapse, And the leading role of commercial blockbusters is gradually moving away.

To be serious, this is a big gamble. The gamble is the accumulation and precipitation of lanli in the past few years.

"Good." Lan Li replied that without hesitation, hesitation or even thinking, he nodded his head and agreed.

Andy, sitting on the other end of the phone, can't help but be slightly stunned. In lanli, he felt real trust. No words, no communication, trust from the heart, easy to take Andy's advice.

Although, Lan Li never cared about the pay; But this time, the significance of the pay is very important. Andy believes that lanli has a clear understanding of this. What they are striving for is not only the number of pay, but also the position in the industry and the career prospect.

Once it's done, then in the future, lanli will be able to choose whatever works he wants to play.

Just like Nicole Kidman, at the beginning of the century, her career reached its peak, and with "every moment" won the Oscar winner; But since then, Nicole has become a box office poison, almost every work is miserable and loss, and the performance has also entered a bottleneck, difficult to make a breakthrough.

Even so, Nicole's film engagement has never been broken, and she has even become a producer. That's what status in the industry means.

Andy's adventure, the impact is absolutely not just pay figures; But Lan Li nodded and agreed.

"Do you know what that means, Langley?" The smile on the corner of his mouth is slightly stiff, just like a dragonfly on the shoulder of lotus leaf, shaking its wings slightly. Andy asks carefully.

Langley chuckled. "Andy, remember? In February, when I just came back from Berlin, I put forward the idea of holding a concert. You not only nodded yes, but also worked hard to make it happen. It's very important to me. "

In the light voice, there was still lingering sadness. Everyone thought that Heather Cross had become the past, but in Langley's memory, she was still vivid“ So, yes, I know what that means. " But he nodded and agreed without hesitation.

"... ok... OK." After he opened his mouth, Andy realized that his voice was choking. He rubbed his slightly hot eyes, cleared his throat and covered up his haste. "No problem. Let's do it. Leave the next thing to me and I'll finish the follow-up negotiation with Warner Bros. "

Langley noticed Andy's gaffe, but didn't say anything. Instead, he said, "by the way, Barry also mentioned the preparation of the crew. The studio is ready, and then the shooting time and shooting cycle seem to have been determined. Have you ever communicated with the crew? Another important role in the film, has the actor been identified? "

In "gravity", after the accident, two astronauts survived, but on the road of survival, one of them sacrificed himself in exchange for the other's survival.

On this point, Langley and Alfonso have had in-depth discussion, because in the original script, men are sacrificed and women are survived, which is symbolic; But now that lanli has joined, he will play the role that survives. Is another sacrificial role still male or female?

"Three days ago, when I confirmed the situation, three actors entered the final audition stage." The excitement gradually settled down. Andy regained his usual smile and said calmly, "if there's no accident, there will be a final audition today. Well, are you curious about the last three alternates? "

"Yes, the actors in the opposite play are always curious." In fact, I was even more surprised that they had an audition. Judging from the script, it was a supporting role, wasn't it

"But it's an opportunity to work with Langley hall." Andy's words stunned lanli and made him laugh. "In fact, Alfonso had several actor choices in his mind, and he also sent out an invitation through Warner Bros., but they are not sure about the actual performance effect, so they still hope to further confirm through the audition. Alfonso said, "in fact, you also participated in the audition."

The stage performance of "les miserables", which is the audition of Langley, is also the link that really moved Alfonso.

Then Andy said, "now the last three candidates are Amy Adams, Jessica chastan and Rooney Mara."