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The Curse of Hollywood Sequel Movies

"Claire, you have a point! We need to look for the right objects to find the right results! “Iger cheered up again, “Thank you, Claire! It’s rare that you come to enlighten me, otherwise I would have to wait a long time until I figure this out! ”

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Subsequently, on the third day, Manager Iger adopted Claire’s suggestion and organized another movie preview. The audience, whether they were industry insiders or ordinary citizens, were all very young. After the movie was screened,

no As expected, a lot of positive feedback was received, saying that the plot of the movie is exciting, the captain is cool, and the fights are cool.

This made Manager Iger relax a little bit. Of course, he couldn’t let it all go. If it is not released, there is no guarantee that the box office results will not be good.

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The premiere location of “Pirates of the Caribbean” is very special. It is held at the world’s first Disneyland in Los Angeles. The staff set up a ceremony in the square in front of the pirate ship Stage.

Claire was very happy to attend an outdoor premiere for the first time and it was very unique.

Claire still asked “vogue” to borrow a stylist to do it for her.

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Claire was already in the studio of “Spider-Man 2” at this time As a sequel to the hit movie “Spider-Man 1”, the investment cost has soared to US$200 million.

As a sequel to a successful film, the producer, director, and actors all bear huge responsibilities. Pressure. The difficulty of script creation is even more important. Like most sequel movies, “old revolution encounters new problems” is the main method for “Spider-Man 2” to create dramatic conflicts and create action scenes. But “Spider-Man 2

” 2″ is extraordinary in that it uses more space than the battle between good and evil to describe the protagonist’s inner struggle of “whether to be a hero.” For a comic book adaptation movie that mainly relies on special effects scenes to attract audiences, this is a risk .

The change in focus of the script also aroused dissatisfaction from Columbia, who believed that this adventure was not advisable. As a sequel, we do not seek merit, but seek no faults. More grand battle scenes between good and evil, and more cool Action design is the right direction.

Sam Raimi certainly agrees with big scenes and big special effects, but he insists: the portrayal of Spider-Man, a special hero, cannot be reduced, rather than the so-called fun from beginning to end. He will not compromise

, Once Columbia Pictures puts pressure on him, he will immediately resign and no longer serve as the director of “Spider-Man 2”.

After reading the script directed by Sam Raimi, Claire expressed strong support. He and “Spider-Man” in his mind 2″ After comparing the original film, it was determined that this was the real script.

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With the leading actor and director threatening to resign, Columbia Pictures had to pinch its nose and approved this version of the film script.

“Alas, the sequel movie is It makes people love and hate it… many times the initiative is no longer in your hands! “As a producer, Avi Arad lamented.

As a sequel to “Spider-Man 2,” the production cost soared to 200 million U.S. dollars. The increase in the pay of Claire and other actors was indispensable, especially Claire, who is the absolute leading role. and director Sam Raimi.

For the second part, Claire can no longer be paid with $4 million plus 1% of the box office dividend. At the beginning of the negotiations, Roxy once raised the salary to the level of Hollywood’s top stars—— 25 million U.S. dollars + 10% box office dividend. The momentum of this lion’s big mouth scared Columbia Pictures, and they refused repeatedly. After several rounds of negotiations, they finally settled on 15 million U.S. dollars +

5% box office dividend. Claire’s role in this film The salary in the movie is basically the same as Johnny Depp’s salary in “Pirates of the Caribbean”, and a little more.

…After such difficult negotiations, Claire finally understood why most sequel movies could not be made. It’s unfinished.

On the one hand, actors’ remuneration is rising crazily, increasing investment pressure, and it is finally overwhelmed; on the other hand, the script tends to be conservative, the plot of the sequel is getting worse and worse, and profits have plummeted, so naturally there is no motivation to shoot again

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“Roxy, how are the box office results of “Pirates of the Caribbean” after its first week? “Claire asked Roxy, who came specially to visit the crew.

“Won the weekly box office championship! The total box office in North America was US$110 million in one week! Data from other countries and regions are still being compiled…” Roxy’s expression was also full of surprise.

“Hahahaha~ I’ll just say it! General Manager Iger should be able to relax now! Claire laughed. Claire was not a starring role. She did not follow the whole promotional road show like she did in “Spider-Man 1”. She only selectively attended a few important promotional meetings. “Johnny Depp,

this This time I really earned it! “Roxy said with emotion: “With this one battle, he has completely established himself as a first-line actor in Hollywood. This is simply the fastest speed in history! ”

Haha, Depp called me specifically to thank me for recommending him to Manager Iger at the beginning!” Claire smiled and said, “Well, Roxy, who do you think has a higher status between me and Johnny Depp right now?” After all, my “Spider-Man 1” total box office is probably higher. At present, I don’t think “Pirates of the Caribbean” will eventually gross more than 900 million US dollars. ”

Putting aside my status as your agent and looking at this issue objectively…” Roxy thought seriously, “I think it’s Johnny Depp!” ”

I’ll go… As soon as you said, ‘Putting aside so-and-so’s identity, objectively speaking,’ I knew you were going to side with the other party!” Claire pretended to be angry.

“Yes, why is the boss still not as popular as Johnny Depp?” This is unscientific! “Assistant John, who was listening silently, couldn’t help but help.

“This is very scientific! Hollywood celebrities are always overestimated by themselves, and no one else underestimates them. “Roxy explained: “There are two main gaps. One is qualifications. Don’t underestimate qualifications. Having more qualifications means connections and ability. Johnny Depp is so much older than you, that’s the seniority; on the other hand, that’s the difference between the character of Captain Jack Sparrow and Spider-Man. ”

I accept and understand the qualifications,” Claire nodded: “But, what do you say about these two roles?” ”

The character of Captain Jack Sparrow is original and has been tied to Johnny Depp from the beginning!” There’s no one else who could play Captain Jack Sparrow! That’s why I said at the beginning that Depp really made money this time! It is appropriate for him to thank you and owe you a favor. “