Chapter 087 Pure

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After briefly describing the overall idea, Simon spent a few minutes explaining several stories and interspersed patterns of "Pulp Fiction" to Mike Medova in detail.

but.

Mike Medova frowned tightly after listening to Simon's narration.

Although Simon has just explained it in great detail, Mike Medova still feels that the whole story is a mess. Moreover, he did not grasp the selling point of the film at all.

Is it a non-linear narrative?

Or, more bluntly, insanity.

The three-stage parallel structure of "Lola Run" is indeed very interesting, but what is this so-called multiple closed-loop plot structure right now. If the audience can't even understand the story, how can they still be interested in this movie.

Thinking of this, Mike Medova couldn't help but said earnestly: "Simon, it's good to use non-linear narrative occasionally, the movie still has to tell a story in a very orthodox way. Moreover, this script is too confusing, I don't think At that time, the audience will be in the mood to sort out so many clues.”

Many classic films that go down in history have suffered various doubts in the development stage, and Mike Medova's denial did not surprise Simon too much.

Simon explained seriously: "Mike, I understand what you mean, and I also know that I have not fallen into the misunderstanding of deliberately pursuing a more complex narrative structure of the movie. In fact, this is more like my attempt, I just want to use A brand new plot structure to tell a very entertaining story. As for the audience, as long as they have the proper promotion and guidance, I am sure they will like this movie very much."

Mike Medova's expression still did not relax, and continued: "Even so, Simon, according to your description, this movie obviously involves violence, shootings, drugs and other restricted-level elements, and you think this suits you less than one. Are 20-year-olds coming to film?"

Simon suddenly remembered Catherine, shrugged, and said, "Mike, I know what kind of person I am, and that's enough. In fact, I'm not short of other ideas, but these ideas are either unrealized now or have a budget. Too expensive. In comparison, this movie looks perfect right now, and if it works properly, the budget should also be under $8 million."

Mike Medova relaxes a little when he hears Simon's budget figures.

Hollywood's film production budget has grown rapidly in the last two years.

Even last year, half of the top 10 films in North America had a production budget of less than $10 million, and the top box office "Top Gun" had a production budget of only $15 million. But this year, in just the first three months, two films with a budget of $15 million, "Lethal Weapon" and "Angel Heart", were released, and these two expensive films were still left in March. cold season.

However, Mike Medova was still not reconciled, and continued: "Simon, why not make a horror movie? It's like "The Butterfly Effect" and "Death Comes", these two scripts are very good, I want you to do it again Writing a similar script is easy."

Mike Medova has always been a big fan of The Butterfly Effect and Death Comes.

While "The Butterfly Effect" has been poorly received by critics, Mike Medova has no doubts about the project's profitability prospects. As for "Death is Coming", look at the sharing terms given by Fox to know how optimistic they are about this project.

Compared with the so-called "Pulp Fiction", he hopes that Simon can create and direct a similar horror thriller again.

"I've explained this question many times," Simon said helplessly, "Mike, I don't like to make horror movies, because of the lack of challenge, writing those scripts is purely to make money."

Mike Medova listened to Simon's tone of talking about 'side business', and remembered the horror share that this young man could get from the "Death Is Coming" project, and felt inexplicably a bit sour.

Purely just to make money.

What a good reason.

It's just that you want 'pure', and we want 'pure' too!

Mike Medova almost blurted out: Simon, let's just talk about this kind of 'pure' money-making project, okay? Go to hell with your mess of Pulp Fiction!

Of course, Mike Medova just thought so.

Over the years, no matter how much they scolded their mothers behind their backs, the management of Hollywood studios on the surface has always been accommodating and coaxing hot filmmakers as much as possible, and Mike Medova is also used to doing this.

Relying on the popularity of "Lola Run", Simon's next movie, as long as the filming is not too bad, it is completely easy to make money. It's just that, in any case, Mike Medova would prefer to see a slightly more normal project, like "The Butterfly Effect" and "Death Comes."

The waiter brought dinner up at this time, and everyone paused for a moment.

After eating a few bites of food and rearranging his speech, Mike Medova said again: "Simon, don't you have other ideas? Tell me, as long as the script is good enough, it doesn't matter even if the production cost is higher."

Simon shook his head simply and said, "Sorry, Mike, all I can say is, my next movie is Pulp Fiction. If Orion can't accept it, maybe you can wait for my third movie."

Mike Medova was suddenly speechless.

Simon's

The second movie is certainly very guaranteed, but after the third movie, especially this inexplicable Pulp Fiction, who knows if anyone will be interested in the name Simon Westeros.

After tangled for a moment, Mike Medova had to say: "Simon, you just said that this movie only needs 8 million US dollars, right?"

After "Lola Run," Simon's budget of $20 million for his second film wasn't too much of a stretch. Now, if only $8 million is needed, it's not unacceptable even if the box office prospects are bleak and there is no choice.

"Mike, I'm just talking about a more ideal state. There are so many characters in this movie, and it's impossible to use all of them. The actors' remuneration must account for the bulk of the production budget. So, if you can successfully persuade the actors to By cutting the paycheck and keeping the online budget under $5 million, I feel confident enough to squeeze the production budget down to the $8 million level.”

Film production budgets are mainly divided into two categories: online costs and offline costs.

The so-called online costs are simply the salaries of screenwriters, directors, actors and other main creators, while offline costs include equipment rental costs, behind-the-scenes employee salaries, and technical equipment-level expenses such as transportation, makeup, and insurance.

Simon's previous "Lola Run", the online cost only accounted for a very small part. But for "Pulp Fiction", think about the big names such as John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, etc., this is definitely a movie whose online cost exceeds the total budget by more than 50% .

The original "Pulp Fiction" cost $8 million to make, apparently after John Travolta and others cut their salaries.

Now, if you want to make this movie seven years in advance, some people will definitely not be able to use it. Some people, Simon himself, want to replace it. Making an estimate of $8 million is neither too high nor too low.

Seeing that Simon's attitude persisted, Mike Medova knew that it was useless to talk too much, so he could only say: "Well, Simon, you take out the script as soon as possible, and we will discuss it later."

"Of course," Simon nodded, took a sip of the red wine, put down the glass, and took the initiative: "Mike, there is one more thing, regarding the release of "Lola Run" through other channels, I hope to release these at one time. All rights are sold off, is Orion willing to take over?"

Mike Medova suddenly showed an obvious unexpected expression.

The box office situation of "Lola Run" is very good. According to the practice of most film companies, the follow-up release of the film will definitely be "intensive cultivation", and the follow-up channels will be completed bit by bit.

Doing so can not only extract the follow-up income to the greatest extent, but also accumulate channels for network expansion in the process, which is completely killing two birds with one stone.

Although it has the priority of the follow-up release of "Lola Run", Orion originally only expected to be able to get the local videotape's agency distribution, which is naturally a sharing contract signed by the agency.

Unexpectedly, Simon wanted to sell off subsequent releases at one time.

This is obviously not a very wise choice. It is equivalent to fishing out of the pool and quickly ruining a long-term income channel. According to the operation cycle of distribution through various channels, just one "Lola Run" was enough for Daenerys Pictures to eat for more than three years.

Thinking to himself, Mike Medova quickly asked, "Simon, why are you in such a hurry?"

Simon did not shy away, and said bluntly: "I need money."

Hearing this, Mike Medova shook his head slightly, and suddenly smiled with some emotion: "Actually, everyone needs money."

Movies are a very slow-moving investment.

In recent years, due to the hot economic situation in North America, many second- and third-tier film companies have been expanding aggressively. Then, looking back suddenly, I found that my stall was too large, and it was unsustainable before I knew it.

The investment company De Laurentiis Entertainment, which is on the verge of bankruptcy, and Canon Pictures, which is also in trouble today, and the takeover crisis that Orion Pictures encountered last year are ultimately due to lack of money.

Simon just smiled in agreement, waiting patiently for Mike Medova's response.

Mike Medova seriously considered for a moment, and said, "Simon, buy all of them, Orion must not be able to buy it. However, we can buy the North American video tape distribution rights."

Video sales in North America already exceeded the total box office revenue last year, so video distribution is undoubtedly the most lucrative piece of the cake in the follow-up release of "Lola Run".

Mike Medova's answer was exactly what Simon expected.

However, if Orion takes away the North American videotape distribution rights of "Lola Run", the subsequent TV broadcast rights of the film will not be sold alone. Although the income of TV broadcasting rights is also very considerable, the operation cycle is longer.

Normally, when a movie is released in North American theaters, it can be released on videotape after a three-month window, while TV broadcast rights sales often need to wait more than six months.

Moreover, unlike the distribution channels with intensive revenue periods such as theater chains and videotapes, TV platforms belong to a typical long-tail market. Although the revenue scale is comparable to that of box office and videotapes, the operation cycle often lasts for several years.

Since he expected Mike Medova's response, Simon also had a strategy to deal with. At this time, he said: "Mike, Orion can certainly take the local video tape distribution rights. However, it can't be just this. I have considered, "Lola Run "The follow-up release will be divided into two parts, the local follow-up videotape and TV series.

Video distribution, overseas theatrical distribution, video tape distribution and television distribution. If Orion can't eat them all, it can only choose one of the two. "

Although it has been established for many years, Orion does not have much overseas distribution capability, and basically relies on the seven major international channels.

Simon said so, and Mike Medova understood that Orion had no choice but to choose the former, which is homegrown videotape and TV distribution, or, simply drop it.

After thinking about it, Mike Medova said, "Simon, what about the quotation?"

Simon simply said: "$40 million."

"It's too high," Mike Medova immediately shook his head, then smiled again, and said, "Furthermore, this is not something I can decide. I need to discuss it with Arthur and the others first."

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