Hollywood New Century

Since the peak of Xinghai Entertainment's acquisition, and Simon said at the press conference that he would invest 500 million US dollars for content production, the script that Xinghai Pictures received every day began to grow exponentially.

"The peak's own project, the schedule has been arranged, because the investment of the project is not large, and the investment in publicity is very small. Now the main project is our Xinghai project. In November and December, we have to strive to enter. More theaters will open! Especially for Marvel Studios' Iron Man, the production cost plus promotion and marketing, our budget is close to 200 million US dollars," Nina Jacobson said, looking at Simon , if "Iron Man" fails, Simon's loss can be greater than the loss of "Golden Compass" to New Line.

After all, "Iron Man" was independently developed by Xinghai Pictures, and the company's current debt of $500 million is not low.

"I understand that the movies produced by Xinghai Pictures before are not bad, and they have a certain brand foundation. In addition, our current publicity is also very extensive. I believe that we can win some in the distribution," Simon said and handed it to Nina. A Jacobson rating report on the film Slumdog Millionaire,

"Just received, the MPAA Association gave this movie an R rating!"

"This," Nina Jacobson hurried to take a look, and sure enough, "Slumdog Millionaire" was closed at the end of last year, and then it was sent for trial.

"Life and Death" is R-rated, which is not a problem, but if this "Slumdog Millionaire" is also R-rated, it would be a bit too much.

"The rough version of the current editing, the feedback from MPAA is that the plot is too tense!" Simon smiled. The production budget of "Slumdog Millionaire" is only 15 million US dollars, and many publishers are not optimistic. Now it is also filmed by Xinghai Qixingxing This brand is responsible for the industry.

"If Danny Boyle re-edits, can it become PG-13?" Nina said that Danny Boyle is the director of "Slumdog Millionaire".

"Dubbing, reshoots, editing, etc., these follow-up work is still in progress, the unreasonable behavior of MPAA is not our problem!" Simon shook his head, "Slumdog Millionaire" relies on the film's tense and scattered plot. Attractive, sacrificing plot, it would be too much of a loss.

"I don't know if it will be effective if we litigate." Nina Jacobson can't help it. The MPAA Association has the power to classify movies, and the Sixth Congress is a committee member.

"Send someone to negotiate, of course you can sue when necessary," Simon must not show weakness. MPAA formulates rules, uses rules to ensure the interests of members, and of course can use rules to suppress opponents.

"I see," Nina Jacobson thought for a while, and then said, "Simon, if we don't have foreign aid, this kind of thing will continue to happen in the future!"

Nina Jacobson hopes that Simon can carry out more in-depth cooperation with the six majors, co-produce, and jointly distribute. Although it has given up the interests of overseas markets, it can also allow them to share risks, right?

"Go ahead, we have to make our own voices. As for what you said, I also understand," Simon leaned back in the chair. MPAA represents the interests of the members of the association. Isn't the members the Big Six?

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The Internet Alliance and the Movie Alliance have a very hostile relationship. The Movie Alliance combats piracy and improves intellectual property laws. Internet piracy is the most turbulent and inherently hostile.

"Alas," the MPAA Association is indeed a sword hanging over its head. Although the members of the rating committee are ordinary people, their attitudes towards the films of members of the association are definitely different.

After all, the operating expenses of the MPAA Association are contributed by several members!

The early MPAA members such as RKO Films and Orion Films have long gone bankrupt, while Turner Entertainment and MGM Entertainment have automatically withdrawn because they were acquired by another member.

After all, the MPAA does not allow one entertainment group to have two votes!

On 2.20, members of the two major screenwriters unions in the United States held a vote on whether to end the strike and march. The result was that those in favor of ending the strike had the upper hand.

Since then, the writers' strike that lasted from November 5, 2007 to February 20, 2008 has officially ended.

The Producers Union and the Screenwriters Guild re-signed a three-year new media sharing agreement, and the losses caused by the screenwriters' strike that lasted for more than 100 days were not small.

The projects put on hold by film companies and TV stations will also start as soon as possible.

New Line Cinema, a subsidiary of Time Warner, released last year's magical children's blockbuster "The Golden Compass" with a box office of just over 70 million in North America and over $200 million in overseas markets.

For the production cost of 180 million US dollars, the marketing cost of more than 70 million US dollars, and the global box office of more than 300 million US dollars, "The Golden Compass" is a fiasco!

"New Line Pictures has made a big mistake this time," Simon leaned back in his chair and looked at the newspaper in his hand. The reason why Turner Radio and Television Network was able to join the MPAA Association was not only because of the influence of Turner Entertainment, but also because of the influence of Turner Entertainment. The important thing is that Turner Entertainment bought New Line.

When Turner Entertainment later merged with Time Warner, New Line Pictures already had a considerable North American market share.

"Boss, Warner Bros. is going to acquire New Line Pictures. They have disbanded Warner Independent Pictures, which was founded not long ago. They are going to treat New Line as their independent production company, and the film marketing rights will be returned to Warner Bros.," Martha Kaw said. Spy opened his mouth.

"Hehe, not bad!" Simon certainly doesn't care about the future of New Line Pictures, an established independent film production and distribution company, but New Line Pictures has more than 600 employees, but there are many talents with film experience.

Where can Warner Bros. Pictures eat so many people? Isn't the acquisition of New Line Pictures just to reduce expenses? Layoffs, for sure!

"Martha, let all departments of the company pay attention to Warner Bros.' acquisition of New Line Cinema. There will definitely be a large number of layoffs at that time. This is a good time for us to expand our territory." Simon feels that he is really the reincarnation of Jesus, you see, you are laid off Some of them were recruited by Xinghai Films again!

"Nina also has this meaning, our distribution department and marketing department really need to add a group of experienced seniors," Martha Cosby nodded in response.

"Alas, when Time Warner Group was forced by Turner Ted's prestige to put New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures on an equal footing, now it finally has the opportunity to annex," Simon said with a smile, but in his heart I suddenly remembered Robert Linye, the founder of New Line Pictures, who definitely can't continue to be in charge of New Line, which has been in the industry for more than 40 years!