Hollywood New Century - Chapter 381

“Is “Godzilla”? This kind of monster movie is indeed very popular in Asia. Although the movie in 1998 was not highly rated by RB, it still has a certain influence in China. “Zhou Lixian analyzed “Godzilla” this project,

“Now the project preparations for Universal Studios Shanghai Resort are underway. To increase the influence of Universal Studios as soon as possible, relying on movies is indeed a good way. Marvel series, “2012”, and “Kung Fu” are all in the Chinese market. There has been a great response, and now the Chinese market can still recognize Xinghai Entertainment!”

“Well, I also think it’s feasible. Legendary Pictures wants to produce. Universal Pictures has a lot of say as a global distributor. The RB market is definitely in charge of Dongbao Co., Ltd. So the remaining big market in Asia is mainland China. , we can also choose a Chinese film company to participate in the shareholding!” Simon said while knocking on the table.

Zhou Lixian continued: “When Sony obtained the filming rights of “Godzilla” from Dongbao, it also planned to make a series of movies similar to “Jurassic Park”. At the end of “Godzilla” in 1998, there was no Is little Godzilla born, that’s a foreshadowing;”

“It’s just that the image of Godzilla was too different back then, and it couldn’t breathe atomically. It was boycotted by Godzilla fans and RB. Sony was worried that the sequel would lose money, even if the 98 version of the “Godzilla” movie The evaluation was good, and the sequel was also abandoned, “Zhou Lixian was working at Sony at the time, so he knew it, and immediately asked,

“Universal Pictures seems to have the rights to King Kong, the American monster, doesn’t it?”

Simon nodded and said with a smile: “The copyright is very complicated. Richard, the son of the novel author Cooper, owns the copyright of the “King Kong” novel and comics; RKO owns the copyright of the two “King Kong” movies in 1933 and 1976, while Raiden owns the copyright of the two “King Kong” movies. China’s film library was acquired by Turner Entertainment, and Turner Entertainment merged with Time Warner, so the two copyrights are in the hands of Warner Bros. At the same time, Italy’s DDL company also owns the 1976 remake of “King Kong” The copyright of the movie, but we have to give us the profits of Universal in the form of a split account, in exchange for Universal not to trouble him; finally, Universal owns all the copyrights of King Kong’s name and image except the above three; “

“The 2005 version of Peter Jackson’s “King Kong” was not a success at the box office. The production cost of 207 million was replaced by 560 million at the global box office. It took two years and three years for Universal to return to its original budget. Therefore, although the “King Kong” in 2005 has a high reputation , Universal Pictures has not developed a sequel!”

Zhou Lixian nodded and understood that although Universal Pictures also had its own monsters, they did not develop them any more.

“Actually, Godzilla’s reputation in North America is completely inferior to King Kong’s. After all, one is an RB monster, and King Kong belongs to the United States,” Zhou Lixian reminded again.

Simon raised his eyebrows and smiled: “So my current idea is to create a monster universe and let Godzilla and King Kong appear in the movie together!”

Well, the future Monster Universe plan of Legendary Pictures was also cut off by Simon. The previous life was also because of the good results after the release of the new “Godzilla”, and there was also the right to film monsters such as Mothra and Ghidorah, but in order to make a name in North America and overseas markets at the same time, the American monster King Kong was also included in it. , the plan to form the monster universe was formed.

It is also affected by the Marvel Universe plan. If you don’t start a movie universe in the future, you will be embarrassed to say that you are a big movie company.

As for now, Legendary Entertainment has just acquired the copyright of Dongbao’s monsters, and the script has not yet been written. It is necessary to spend two or three years preparing for the new “Godzilla”.

How could Thomas Tull think that he would propose the concept of the monster universe in the future; it would be better now, Universal Pictures has proposed it, and the copyright of King Kong is also in hand, and there is no need to take it from Universal Pictures like the previous Warner Bros. To the production and distribution rights of King Kong.

“Okay, it’s time for us to go to Thomas Tour’s reception,” Simon said, ignoring Zhou Lixian’s bright eyes.

Tokyo Chuo-ku, Ginza, Tokyo Imperial Hotel.

A large-scale business and entertainment exchange meeting is being held in the large banquet hall on the fifth floor of the Empire State Building.

RB entertainment, business, publishing and some overseas people also attended. RB’s Toho Co., Ltd., Toei, Nikkei, Shochiku and Kadokawa’s five major film companies all attended the event.

Simon has been greeted by many people since he entered the venue. Zhou Lixian knows many filmmakers from RB.

“The scene is really big. Warner Bros. and the heads of RB from Columbia Samsung and Disney are also here,” Zhou Lixian said casually.

“Hollywood and RB’s film and television exchange meetings are really frequent!”

Simon didn’t say much, and soon, Thomas Tull and the president of Toho Co., Ltd., Daogu can succeed.

“Good evening, Simon!” Thomas Tour and Simon hugged directly.

Later, after greeting each other with Shimaya Nengcheng, Shimaya Nengcheng said regretfully: “Xinghai Entertainment has acquired Universal Pictures, and our cooperation is less!”

“Mr. Shimaya, now that Universal Pictures is vigorously developing the Asian market, you know the importance of RB,” Zhou Lixian said with a smile.

Shimaya Nengcheng means that before Xinghai Entertainment did not acquire Universal, most of the films produced by Universal, Paramount and 20th Century Fox in the RB region were distributed by Toho Toho, a subsidiary of Toho Co., Ltd.!

After Xinghai Entertainment acquired Universal, the original Xinghai International Pictures RB branch became the Universal International Pictures RB branch, and of course Universal Pictures released its own films. The cooperation with Toho Co., Ltd. naturally ended.

“By the way, Thomas, Mr. Shimaya, Universal is interested in the new “Godzilla” movie project!” Simon said while drinking red wine.

“Oh, Simon, are you interested?” Thomas Tull was surprised. After all, the cooperation between Universal Pictures and Relativity Media has ended, and most of the undeveloped projects have been transferred directly.

“Xinghai Entertainment is to expand the popularity of the Universal Studios Osaka Resort and Shanghai Universal Studios Resort projects, and focus on cultivating the Chinese and RB markets. This year’s “Tai Chi” is really amazing,” Shima Valley Nengcheng seems to After all, it is not a secret that Xinghai Entertainment repurchased Universal Studios Osaka and the new Shanghai Universal Studios Resort!

Thomas Tull hesitated for a while and then said with relief: “It turns out that I was going to convince Warner Bros. to be responsible for the global distribution. If Universal is interested, Legendary Pictures is also very happy to be able to cooperate with Universal to develop it!”

The production rights of the “Godzilla” series are now in the hands of Legendary Pictures, which is not much different from the cooperation with Universal or Warner Bros.

“Thomas, Mr. Shimaya, let’s talk in a quiet place!” Simon suggested.

“Okay, there is a conference room next door!” Shimiya Nosei responded hurriedly.