Chapter 979 [Pearl Harbor] Arrangement of the crew
Michael Ice, the boss of Disney in Hollywood, United States, stood there with full confidence and said very excitedly: "This is the most thoughtful big move we have made at Disney. God, I thought this movie will always be used."
As for the name of the USS Tennessee, I ended up changing the name unexpectedly. This is really a pity.:"
As a director, Michael Bay naturally had the obligation to explain at this time. He immediately said: "Sir, if this movie is to use a name like Tennessee, then in terms of such a thing, we
Just follow the footsteps of Titanic. If this is the case, it will be detrimental to our movie itself. Ours is a war movie, at best a war romance movie, but the focus is still on war.
However, Titanic is different. It is a romance film. Even though it may look like a disaster film, it is actually a romance film. Therefore, in a situation like this, we cannot make any comparison.
There is no problem if we borrow their name from their promotional flyers, but if in such a situation we must always follow the footsteps of the Titanic in publicity, then in such a situation
In terms of things, we were a complete failure.
Maybe our box office will be very high in the first week, but if we continue to use the name Tennessee, everyone will always have the impression that it is the second part of Titanic. If everyone sees the movie, that is not the case.
The audience will be lost quickly in two weeks.
So, in a situation like this, we always have to think about that.”
After hearing this, Eisner nodded and accepted this explanation: "Okay, actually, I also saw this, so I agreed to change the name to Pearl Harbor. This is something that the United States is unwilling to do."
It’s something that has been mentioned. Therefore, if this name is used, will it have an impact on the entire movie? Have you ever thought about this?"
If Ye Ming were standing here, in such a situation, he would definitely tell Eisner that this matter is absolutely certain. Pearl Harbor only had a box office revenue of 190 million in the United States.
, you know, the production cost of Pearl Harbor was 1.4 billion.
Such production costs and such box office are simply disappointing. Even the global box office of Pearl Harbor was only 250 million. And Titanic cost 200 million, and its box office in the United States was
600 million, just in the United States alone, we can recover the cost and still make money.
What's more, the global box office of Titanic is 1.8 billion US dollars. Compared with Pearl Harbor, it is simply rubbish.
The key point is that the subject matter is not good enough. In fact, in 1970, the United States and Japan co-produced a movie reflecting the events of Pearl Harbor, with an investment of 25 million, but the US box office was only 1,000.
It was only 4.5 million, and the global box office did not exceed 30 million. It can be said to have failed miserably.
Therefore, it can be seen that it is conceivable how many Americans like to watch a movie like Pearl Harbor, in which Americans are beaten up.
But director Michael Bay doesn't know this? He spent a lot of effort to settle such a matter. Therefore, it is impossible to show cowardice in front of the boss.
Therefore, Michael Bay directly assured: "President, don't worry, we have conducted market research on this matter in advance and found that the entire market is still very much looking forward to our movie. I think everyone will go to the cinema."
Look at that tragic air battle. This is also a major selling point for us. I believe the box office will surprise us."
If the director has no confidence in his own movie at this time, then don't expect others to have confidence in the movie at this time.
Therefore, at this time, Michael Bay naturally said that he was very confident. Even if he said that he had no confidence in his heart, under such a situation, he still had to persevere.
Therefore, in front of Eisner, he showed unprecedented confidence.
Eisner also nodded with great satisfaction and said: "If this is the case, then it is the best. I will promote this movie to Disney's 120,000 employees. I hope everyone can support this movie. By then, the market will
We’ll see how it goes.”
Michael Bay thought for a while and said: "Actually, we are not worried about the U.S. market at all regarding such a matter. I believe that the first week will definitely bring us a huge surprise.
But if we talk about overseas, especially in China, it is difficult to say clearly how much revenue our movie will earn at this time.
Regarding a matter like this, no matter how it is said, China is very resistant to foreign movies, and Titanic is an exception."
President Eisner said with a smile: "Since the Titanic is an exception, I believe that our Pearl Harbor will also become an exception for China. There is absolutely no problem with this. I will use some connections to
After all, we at Disney invested in doing this, so at this time, we will naturally help the movie vigorously."
Michael Bay naturally said that he believed in this promise very much. After all, the money was provided by Disney. Therefore, if the publicity was not good, then Disney would not make any money either. He gave up 4 million in box office.
The purpose of the dividend is actually to enable the movie to be released one day earlier. In fact, many actors in the movie took a cut of their pay to star in the movie.
Everyone has only one purpose, that is, under such circumstances, how can we shoot Pearl Harbor more quickly.
Now, it's time to share our happiness. Regarding this matter, it can be said that the crew is very attentive to this movie.
Michael Bay thought for a while and said: "How about I take Wu Huaxia to promote it? If the stars of our crew can go there, then I think it will be very helpful to our box office."
Eisner thought for a while and said: "Let's not be busy with this matter now. Publicity must keep up. This time we spent 80 million on publicity and we will not be stingy on this matter. But when going to China, this must be done first.
We have done a good job of promoting the movie in the United States, and then if we have spare time, we can really go to China to promote it well if we have enough time on something like this."
This is actually a blinder. Of course, the domestic box office in the United States is very important, but in this situation, no matter how we do it, the U.S. box office is the most important thing.
As for China’s box office, it is dispensable. Hollywood basically does not pay attention to the box office of China’s movies.
Under such a situation, promoting the box office in the United States is a very reasonable proposal for Eisner. At least in such a social environment, he will not pay attention to the box office in China.
It seems that Eisner is not willing to mention this matter too much.
Therefore, at a time like this, Ace said with a smile: "Actually, you don't have to worry about being the best. There is no need at all. I have also done some research on China's movie box office, at least for now.
, simply means that there is no movie on the same level as Pearl Harbor.
Of course, they also chose a movie, saying it was about fighting against Pearl Harbor. They were simply too naive. What did they think such a thing could do? In such a situation, it was not like being crushed by Pearl Harbor.
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By the way, the Chinese movie has also been decided. Ye Ming’s Slumdog Millionaire will be chosen to directly fight against Pearl Harbor. You think it’s ridiculous or not? The production cost of this Slumdog Millionaire
It's not even a fraction of Pearl Harbor, so what's the comparison?"
Disney was very well-informed and knew that Disney would have to say something about something like this. However, they found out that it was indeed the millionaire from the slums of Ye Ming.
At this time, Ace said very proudly: "This thing is simply an insult. If it is said that in such a situation, they use a blockbuster to fight against us, it is also credible for us, but Ye Ming
This movie has an urban theme, and there is nothing new about it. But it was sent out to give us a rivalry. This one has no hope of victory at all."
Has China given up on the box office during this period? Eisner has also thought of something like this. Finding an urban-themed movie to compete with Hollywood blockbusters is definitely a waste of time. Therefore, Eisner
Si Na is not so pessimistic about China's box office situation. Moreover, in such a situation, since it is about me, why can't I buy and sell?
Michael Bay was very low-key, but when he heard about this, he felt relieved.
Therefore, at this moment, Michael Bay thought for a while and said: If you say that you have encountered something similar, then do you really deserve to be happy at this time? Without any challenges, an urban film will not have a big market.
, if it’s a martial arts movie, it might compete with Pearl Harbor a little bit, such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.”
At this time, Li Yu's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon gave Westerners a good understanding of Chinese culture.
When it comes to something like this, when Westerners think of good Chinese movies, they always think of Bruce Lee, Cheng Long, and of course Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Maybe it’s because this movie is so influential.
Michael Bay thought for a while and said: "If this is the case, then there is nothing that can be changed about the date we have set in China. We want the Chinese people to know how powerful our Hollywood blockbusters are. If it is
It couldn't be better than a movie that can crush China."
Michael Bay is also quite ambitious. Otherwise, he wouldn't work so hard to do everything a director should and shouldn't do.
Therefore, this guy's ambition is to conquer movie fans all over the world. This is almost an impossible task. Therefore, in such a situation, he suddenly showed such a powerful and domineering
His expression is really exciting. On such a matter, in fact, no matter how you talk about some things, a new understanding will be formed.
A brand-new understanding of Michael Bay's ambition. If this understanding takes root, the impact will be quite large.
Eisner is also very confident, and he even said that if the salary is lower than that of the Titanic, then with such a roar, it is Eisner's confidence that can really change this.
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In fact, under such a situation, even the boss of Disney felt quite unhappy when faced with the constant pessimism from the media.
But in the end, of course, Eisner said that he had learned to compromise. This is very important, but as the president, as the boss, facing the media and the crew, Eisner still didn't believe it.
In such a situation, Pearl Harbor will fail. At least he will not admit it. He must persist. Even if the director has no confidence in his movie, in a place like this, he must insist on it.
Change something that is troublesome.
At this time, Ye Ming was actually waiting for help in China. Not only did Disney make considerable arrangements for the release of its own movies, but China and Brilliant Film and Television had no plans for their own movies. Ye Ming was also very
Attentive.
Not only at such a time, the branches of Huihuang.com all over the world are strongly supporting this movie. Therefore, in such a situation, what really occupies the main position is the income. How?
Something that can affect your own status.
Making money is the last word. This point, no matter what it is, is naturally very important. Ye Ming also specially held several meetings, mainly to avoid repeating the situation in such a situation.
Promotional films and repeated use of company resources.
Therefore, at this time, Ye Ming is quite confident about the people he trusts in his company, and only then will he recommend them to the company. This is a bit of a leader's benefit and is quite good.