[US Entertainment] Superstar

Chapter 214 Global Box Office Dividends

Hollywood animated films are very popular, because the whole story will resonate with the audience, cross cultural barriers, and achieve truly barrier-free communication.

Although the style of this "Shrek" is strange, everyone can accept the ridicule of traditional fairy tales.

Not only kids can watch this movie, adults can too.

DreamWorks knew that the box office of this film should not be too low, and Robert and Evan also knew this, knowing that an animated film is actually more like a surrounding promotional material.

At the beginning, you used 1000 million U.S. dollars in salary to attract yourself and others, but the re-export turned out to be 1000 million U.S. dollars for both films, which is too outrageous.

"Princess Fiona doesn't actually have a lot of roles, and Eddie Murphy, who has more roles than her as the voice of the donkey, only received $1500 million in salary." Ted slightly revealed some of the situation, "Our movie At least three films must be filmed, and voice actors must sign long-term contracts."

Eddie Murphy is a well-known black brother. After he became famous on Saturday Night Live in the 80s, he has been hanging all the way. He is regarded as the king of American talk shows, with the highest salary and the best-selling tour.Starring in "Beverly Detective" and other films created the pinnacle of African-Americans in Hollywood, but encountered Waterloo in the 90s, and his popularity was later surpassed by Denzel Washington, Will Smith and others.

But a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Eddie Murphy has staged a comeback of the century by dubbing Mu Xulong in "Mulan" and starring in "Fatty Professor"!

In "Professor Fat 2" released this year, he received a pure film salary of 2000 million US dollars and 20% of the global box office dividend. He was the first black actor to enter the club.

He's the right guy to voice the nagging donkey!

It's normal for a black brother to get $1500 million, but Robert and Evan don't believe that the other party doesn't have box office dividends.

On my side, the first part does not require a dividend, but the second part must have a dividend.

Regardless of whether it is the global box office dividend or the North American box office dividend, they have to enjoy this kind of treatment.

Want to sign Eve, but don't want to pay enough for the film, do you have to have emotional factors in dubbing cartoons?

"We have to think about it carefully. It happens that Eve's schedule is relatively slow, and there are still projects being discussed with New Line Films. You are very dishonest. Eve in one or two years' time is by no means comparable to now. If you want her to dub, we will only sign the agreement for this part, and when the second part starts shooting, we will calculate the remuneration according to the market price, how about that?"

Knowing this situation, Evan had to be more determined. He was here to negotiate and wanted a high salary.However, in order to control the cost, the producer will definitely reduce the salary in various ways, and everyone will negotiate within the appropriate range.

Robert also thinks this proposal is good. It is absolutely impossible to agree to sign one film and sign the other.

Now he is almost close to the first line, why bother to make a fake first-line contract to deceive himself!

Ted could see that the two agents had the same attitude and would not back down on this key issue.

After all, for Eve, the dubbing of an animated film is dispensable. No matter how well the voice is dubbed, she won't get any awards. It doesn't have much value in improving her career, and all she wants is the salary.

It must be advertised to the outside world that they like stories and want to participate because they love movies. In fact, if it weren't for the temptation of the $1000 million salary, how could they come out with all their strength, and everyone came to DreamWorks on weekends.

Everyone knew it in their hearts, but they didn't say it out loud.

"Well, let's make three films. The first film will be paid $800 million, the second film will be paid $800 million but with 5% North American box office dividends, and the third film will be paid $1000 million with 5% North American box office dividends. Box office dividends."

Ted had already prepared a second or even a third plan, and if it didn't work, he could change to another one, and there was no disagreement.

The production budget of "Shrek" is not a lot. Eddie Murphy is the only dubbing actor. The rest of the dubbing actors including Shrek are very low in salary, even Vincent Carter, who is famous in France. They are just ordinary people in Hollywood, and the film urgently needs a heroine who can attract white audiences to dub.

Eve has a good image and is on the rise again. At the same time, her acting skills and voice are not bad. So far she has not failed at the box office. The audience likes her very much.

Although Princess Fiona is the heroine in name, she appears very late, not appearing until a third of the film has passed.

The salary of 800 million US dollars is basically in line with her current coffee position, there is no premium or discount.

The salary for the second film is still the same, which may be lower to be honest.

Eve's current ascension speed may not be as fast as that of a rocket, but it is definitely at the aviation level. She hit the front line in just one year, who knows what will happen to her in another year.

The 5% North American box office dividend has become an added content, but it is not particularly attractive.

Not to mention that the third part of the film was filmed, but the dubbing of the heroine was still only paid 1000 million US dollars and 5% of the box office dividend, and the co-author only increased by 200 million US dollars.

"If you think that the pure film salary will cause too much cost pressure, I have a small suggestion here. The first film Eve has a pure film salary of 800 million US dollars, the second film has a film salary of 1000 million US dollars and 5% North American box office dividends, and the second film 1200 million US dollars for three films and 5% of the global box office dividend. What do you think of this plan?"

The sequels of the movies are the most profitable. Evan thinks that each sequel can add 200 million US dollars, and the more controversial point is the box office dividend.

He can't judge the box office of the "Shrek" trilogy in a hurry, but the box office of Dreamworks' first film "Prince of Egypt" should be almost the same.

That film had a strong voice cast, featuring Val Kilmer from "Batman Forever," Ralph Fiennes from "The English Patient," and Michelle Pfeiffer from "Batman Returns." , and "Speed" actress Sandra Bullock, "Jurassic Park" star Jeff Goldblum, Professor X Patrick Stewart, Steve Martin, Helen Mirren, etc., theme song It is sung by two super queens, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.

If these actors are pulled out, their status and influence are indeed much stronger than Eddie Murphy + Eve Campbell.

Even so, the North American box office of that movie was only US$1 million, the overseas box office was US$1.17 million, and the total box office was US$2.17 million.

The production cost of "Shrek" and "The Prince of Egypt" is exactly the same, both are 6000 million US dollars, which leaves a lot of room for Eve's salary.

The 5% North American box office dividend is 500 million U.S. dollars, and the 5% global box office dividend is 1000 million U.S. dollars.

This estimation method is very rough, which means that Eve will earn more than 3 million US dollars in "Shrek 2000".

It's a pity that they are not members of the $2000 million club, and any money from box office dividends in the later period does not count, and club members only count pure film remuneration.

Ted thinks that the first two are acceptable, but he is not sure about the global box office dividends of the third movie. Normally, the global box office dividends are not given, which means that Eve will have to pay 700 million more for the third movie. Dollar.

Even if my company will earn more, I still feel a little distressed.

Any film that gets the third film, the profit it generates cannot be compared with a single film of the same size and box office, it will definitely double!

"It's a good idea, but I have to report to them before I can sign the contract. You know, I'm not the only producer." Ted, like many people, wants to sign actors as early as possible , and then write a few more movie contracts on it.

People from Marvel and DC are doing that, but Eve is now paid more than many actors, and the price cannot be kept down when tied to "Shrek".

On the contrary, it can be regarded as a cash cow. The film has little effect on her personally, and it is only the voice that appears on the scene anyway.If the film made money, the impact on her would only stay in the industry, and the audience would be surprised at most.

"You have to move a little faster." Evan Stoff saw that the content of the contract was almost negotiated, so he took the initiative to ease the atmosphere, "I didn't lie to you, New Line Films is really preparing a love movie. Movies, we haven't signed yet. If we sign with them first, the schedule will definitely give priority to that movie."

"They're just making one movie, we're signing three at a time."

Ted wasn't too flustered. The total value of his contract was nearly 5000 million U.S. dollars, and it was impossible for the other party to reject it.

In fact, this is indeed the case. Evan has made up his mind that even if the new line wants to sign a contract, he will find various excuses to delay it.

Even if Eve becomes a superstar in the future, it is unimaginable for an animated movie to earn 2000 million.

It's not that there are no romantic movies, even if you miss "The Notebook", it doesn't matter.

What's more, the film's director and screenwriter haven't been confirmed yet, and the filming time is far away, so it shouldn't collide with "Shrek".

"I hope we can reach an agreement as soon as possible. Now that the movie is planned to be released next year, we don't have much time left." Ted sighed, "I heard that Pixar will also have a movie released next year, which is also the "Toy Story" movie. "Monsters, Inc." by the team"

Pixar Animation Studios is basically the most powerful animation production team other than Disney. The freshness of the two "Toy Story" on Rotten Tomatoes is 100%, and the popcorn index is 92% and 88%, respectively. The global box office Nearly 5 million.Another "A Bug's Life" grossed $3.6 million worldwide.

It itself has the investment of the technology giant Jobs. This year, Pixar also signed a ten-year distribution contract with Disney. The sudden cooperation of the two kings is not good news for the rest.

It would be a bad idea for Shrek to collide with a Pixar movie.

Ted just wanted to finish the movie as soon as possible to avoid a head-on collision with the predators.

Although the boss on the top of his head has a grudge against Disney, he will not be arrogant enough to use this film to head-to-head with Disney and Pixar. The collision of the two films will only lead to bloodshed, and there will be no win-win situation!

After hearing this, Evan's eyes lit up a little bit again. Since you are in a hurry and want to sign a contract, then you have a little advantage on your side, but you can't force it too hard.

If the pressure is too strong, the other party will definitely give up the negotiation and go to other actresses instead.

There is a saying in Hollywood that is true, no actor is irreplaceable!