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Superstar - Chapter 1780

Published at 31st of January 2024 08:52:39 AM


Chapter 1780: The primary task

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In Hollywood, producers, screenwriters, directors, and actors can participate in the dividend, but their overall participation in the dividend share is limited, which may fluctuate around 30%, and in special circumstances it can reach 40%. [First published on Daggerqi Chinese website шшшЫqιmЁ] However, this part of the dividend will be shared by all qualified people.

For a simple example, the producer gets 15%, the director gets 10%, the actors get 10%, and the screenwriter gets 5%, and 40% of the dividend is divided.

Generally speaking, the maximum dividend for a producer is 20% capped. This is the current Hollywood market. However, there is a special situation. If one person is the producer, director and screenwriter of a work at the same time, Then according to the ratio of the above example, he can get a 35 percent dividend.

Many top superstars in the 21st century will put names in the producer column when they appear in their works. There are many reasons, but the income is definitely a part that cannot be ignored.

In addition, after Hollywood has truly entered the era of blockbuster movies, box office dividends are further divided into two situations, early dividends and profit dividends. The so-called early dividends refer to the dividends of the producer and the production company and theaters participating in the total box office; and the profit dividends are the dividends after deducting the production costs, marketing costs and other costs. In other words, if the film Box office strength, then dividends are gone.

Only the top of the true top can participate in the early dividend, and the general big names can only participate in the profit dividend.

However, there are only a handful of actors who are eligible to participate in box office dividends, and the cost of movies has always been controlled at about 100 million US dollars, so what we are talking about is early dividends. This is also one of the particularly important manifestations of the producer's status.

Now, Barry is willing to pay Hugo 20% of the box office dividends, as the remuneration and producer's profit, this is absolutely incredible data because Hugo is only the first producer to be the producer. In other words, as long as the box office of "L.A. Confidential" exceeds 100 million U.S. dollars, then Hugo can earn 20 million U.S. dollars. This goal is not difficult for Hugo to achieve.

The salary of 20 million U.S. dollars is currently the highest cap in Hollywood. But in fact, this standard is put on top of the film "L.A. Confidential", which is even more commendable. Because if you simply pay in cash, Hugo will not get 20 million US dollars.

Although Hugo and Kim Kerry are currently members of the "20 million club", this 20 million only refers to high-investment and high-cost commercial films, such as "Tornado" and "Independence Day". Cost movies, then the pay will certainly not be so high.

This is a Hollywood practice, because the cost of the movie must be controlled. If the total cost of a work is only 40 million US dollars, half of it will be used to pay for an actor, which is the same for the entire crew. A disaster; and whether this investment is appropriate and whether it can win enough profits will also make the production company think twice.

Those 20 million club members in the future will be like this. This is also an important reason why many top stars are willing to appear in commercial films and sequels because the pay can be raised.

The simplest example, when Jennifer Lawrence starred in "The Hunger Games", the salary was only half a million dollars, but in "The Hunger Games 2", the salary immediately soared to 10 million dollars, and then stabilized at fifteen thousand dollars. The million-dollar position is limited to commercial films. When she starred in films such as "The Happiness Line Behind the Dark Clouds (.. and "American Hoax (. Hustle, the remuneration was far less than 10 million U.S. dollars.

Although Barry just mentioned the budget, he calculated Hugo on the basis of 20 million remuneration, but considering that the original cost of "L.A. Confidential" is only 30 million, Hugo alone can almost equal the entire crew. This transaction will inevitably need to be renegotiated, and it is impossible for Hugo to get 20 million in the end.

The final result of the discussion between Rick and Barry proved this point. The two sides reached a consensus to pay the remuneration in the form of box office dividends. On the one hand, Hugo will bear the box office risk, and on the other hand, it will match the current Hugo's momentum and status.

Therefore, with such consideration, the 20% dividend can almost be understood as giving Hugo 20 million or more in another way, which shows Barry's sincerity. For reference, when Tom Cruise starred in "Mission Impossible" and was a producer last year, he received a 12% dividend, plus some cash remuneration.

This is a very complicated account. It not only involves your own remuneration, but also involves the producer's cost considerations for the work. Obviously, the matter is not that simple, and it needs to be discussed slowly and long-term. But Barry did not bring a contract or a computer, and after talking with Rick in the morning, he went straight to Long Beach in the afternoon. Everything seemed to be... aggressive, and seemed to be leading Hugo to "20%." The dividend is tilted, so, what is his purpose?

The right to choose actors.

For Warner Bros., there are many articles to do. Barry can use the "New Hugo" gimmick to seek more benefits, and search out the value of the "L.A. Confidential" project without fail.

If he is not wise enough, it is easy to be led away by Barry. Even Rick has not been able to fully understand Barry’s abacus in the first time. Otherwise, even if he agrees with Barry to come over, he will follow him, not at all. Care if the paparazzi find any clues.

In fact, Hugo is too unfamiliar with the position of producer, and managing numbers is not Hugo's forte. As for the decentralization of casting work, although Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company has missed an opportunity, it is not unacceptable. Anyway, it is open competition. Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company can also participate in the competition. Hugo is a producer, and it is bound to have some Tilt, and there is no real huge loss.

Barry can almost succeed.

However, Hugo clearly knows that there is no free lunch in the world, and high film pay inevitably means paying more. The number of Hugo's participation in the program during the "Independence Day" promotion period is clearly stipulated in the contract. Moreover, if he really starred in "L.A. Confidential", Hugo also has his own ideas about the cast.

"Twenty percent..." Hugo raised his eyebrows slightly, Barry nodded with a smile, and looked at Hugo calmly without explaining too much, as if he had already put the chips on the table. But Barry's inner tension is only known to him. "This is a number I can't even imagine," Barry smiled, trying to flatter Hugo, but Hugo didn't give him a chance. "However, before signing, I have two questions."

Hugo adjusted his sitting posture and leaned forward, "The first question, regarding the actors of the movie, I hope to be able to participate in the casting process."

As early as "Life and Death", Hugo had the right to participate in the casting, and Sandra Bullock was chosen by Hugo. However, Hugo was only an actor at the time, and participating in the casting would be regarded as a surrogate, but now he is not. As a member of the producer, he can participate in the casting upright.

When Barry heard Hugo’s words, he sighed softly in his heart. As expected, Hugo was not too obsessed with remuneration. Even the bait that was 20% of the box office was not let Hugo compromised. Now Barry knew that he needed to cheer up to deal with it.

"Isn't this taken for granted? Why do you want to specifically raise it?" Barry threw the question to Hugo again with a natural rhetorical posture.

Hugo did not hesitate too much, "After reading the script, to be honest, I also had some ideas for the main characters of the script, and found that some of them fit well with certain actors." At this point, Hugo shrugged. "You know, as an actor, there is always a list of hopes to cooperate, including a list of directors, a list of actors, etc. I am pretty sure that these actors can be found in the Screen Actors Guild."

Looking at the faint smile at the corner of Hugo’s mouth, Barry pressed his chin calmly. Hugo retorted with his words. Obviously it is not so easy to deal with. "I think the casting director is responsible for the casting work, but You and Curtis will definitely agree. After all, you are the boss. I believe that as long as it is from the American Screen Actors Guild, there is no problem."

Barry also emphasized once again that the American Screen Actors Guild, rather than confined to the Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company.

Barry's blocking further confirmed Hugo's idea. He shook his head slightly, "No, I mean, I have a general idea, for example, the role of Lynn, Charlize Theron or... Mellon Diaz is a good choice; another example is for the role of Bud, Alex Lorraine and Will Smith can both be competent."

In fact, Hugo is saying that he has some ideas for "L.A. Confidential". Since he himself has not determined what role he will play, he does not have a clear idea for the list of actors, but at least he has some ideas. But to Barry's ears, Hugo's meaning couldn't be clearer. These actors are all from Endeavour's elite agency.

Barry thought for a while, then deliberately gave a wry smile, and said in a relaxed and ridiculous tone, "So, are there actors from other agencies?"

Unlike facing Rick, in front of Hugo, Barry's attitude can't be too tough, but he can't be subdued immediately. Of course, if Hugo's request is too unreasonable, he can also shoot both. It’s just that Hugo’s Hollywood status has risen to a strategic position. Barry doesn’t want to miss this opportunity and he can’t let go of the casting rights of actors, because this is one of the reasons why he handed over the position of producer to Hugo. The strong influence of the fruit has further opened up the relationship between Warner Bros. and major brokerage companies.

"Of course, Kevin Spacey, oh yes, and Kevin Bacon." Hugo said plainly, but it made Barry's eyes bright.




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