Chapter 612 Inflated Ambition
“Just over the weekend that just ended, it was released by Disney and produced by Marvel Studios, with the famous director Gilbert Jr. serving as the producer.
Jon Favreau The super blockbuster "Iron Man" directed by Robert Downey Jr., Kate Beckinsale, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson and others received a first-week box office of US$114.95 million. br>
This movie is also the first movie produced by the newly established Marvel Studios. It is reported that Marvel Studios intends to create a Marvel universe..."
"In "Spider-Man", " After superheroes from Marvel such as "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" successively appeared on the big screen, "Iron Man", Marvel's early superhero, finally showed off his talents on the big screen."
"Marvel Studios' decision is a wise one. It is obvious that the golden age of superhero movies is coming. In order to ensure success, they invited Gilbert Jr., who is proficient in the film business, to take charge.
Now it turns out that , this is a very wise decision. Gilbert Jr. has integrated the big scenes and hot action scenes that he is good at into this movie, coupled with the top-notch special effects, creating this movie that is very enjoyable to watch. ”
It is no surprise that after the North American box office of "Iron Man" exceeded 100 million in its first week, Marvel Studios instantly became the focus of Hollywood.
Anyone with a little bit of discernment knows that with Marvel's huge copyright library, the rise of Marvel Studios is unstoppable.
In Sky Studio, David Ellison, Michael Ovitz, and Mel Gibson were silent.
After a long time, Michael Ovitz broke the silence: "Andrew has signed a contract with Melon Studio and is currently training."
Mel Gibson looked a little angry: "Michael, you obviously You know, why not stop it?”
Michael Ovitz said unceremoniously: “This is the actor’s own choice, what reason do I have to stop it? Andrew is not a minor actor, and the agency has no right to do it for him. Decision. "
Actors and agencies have a cooperative relationship, and ordinary actor agencies can bully them. Originally, Andre Garfield also fell into this category, so he was forced to sell his butt. .
But after Gilbert Jr. extended an olive branch, the situation was different. Andrew Garfield had a choice. And Andrew Garfield, who has won the male lead position, will also be targeted by other agencies.
That small amount of liquidated damages cannot stop the enthusiastic brokerage company.
Mel Gibson is still dissatisfied: "The protagonist of the next "Transformers" can use this as a threat."
"Okay, Mel." David Eli Sen said: "Don't be so narrow-minded and let others see the joke."
Mel Gibson immediately fell silent, but it was obvious that he was still very unconvinced. I'm really not convinced, because little Gilbert has achieved something again, even though he didn't direct it himself.
But who in the world doesn’t know that Marvel is Gilbert Jr.’s company. Watching little Gilbert make money is more uncomfortable than Mel Gibson himself being in debt.
In fact, a few people have thought of ways, such as using Robert Downey Jr.'s past experience to hype it up. But Robert Downey Jr. did not avoid the previous problems, but instead acted like a prodigal son who had turned around and changed his mind.
If "Iron Man" is not successful, there will be no way for the prodigal son to turn around. However, "Iron Man" exceeded 100 million in its first week, instantly making Robert Downey Jr.'s Prodigal Son valuable.
People are often very harsh on a good person, but extremely tolerant of a person who has done bad things but turned back. This is how Robert Downey Jr. was forgiven by the public.
Also because of the success of "Iron Man", Robert Downey Jr. returned to the mainstream of Hollywood. But this guy has been decadent for so many years, and he seems to have learned shrewdly. When following the crew for promotions, they were not only humorous, but also gave major credit to the other creators.
Robert Downey Jr. was especially grateful to Gilbert Jr. and said in public: "As long as Director Gilbert Jr. needs it, I will have no complaints even if he lets me play a supporting role."
Of course, not only Robert Downey Jr., many Hollywood actors want to play a supporting role in Gilbert Jr.'s project, just because it can bring huge returns.
Because he and his wife returned to Long Island, New York on Saturday, Robert Iger was not clear about the distribution work of "Iron Man". He only learned through a phone call from his assistant that the box office of "Iron Man" exceeded 100 million in its first week in North America. information.
After returning from New York, Robert Egger rushed to the company in the afternoon, and his assistant also sent the final data of "Iron Man" last week.
"Overseas it was a surprise, with a total of US$123.6 million. Including the North American box office, "Iron Man" successfully topped the global weekly box office with US$238.55 million."
< br>Robert Egger was not surprised when he heard this data: "He has indeed succeeded again. He is always successful."
Someone once asked Robert Iger the secret of running Disney. Robert Iger only said one sentence: "Believe in little Gilbert and follow his footsteps."
Robert Iger knew little Gilbert's comics. Wei Universe’s specific plan, he thought for a while and said: “Call Cook, Richard, and Solomon.”
Soon Disney’s core decision-makers were concentrated in Robert Iger’s office Inside, everyone is naturally talking about Marvel Studios.
"We have signed a distribution contract with Marvel for three movies. Judging from "Iron Man", we must negotiate with them as soon as possible to win the remaining distribution rights." Cook Dick suggested road.
As head of distribution, Richard supports this resolution: "Yes, Bob, Marvel Studios has great potential. I heard they are preparing two movies internally, and other distribution companies are Watching with eager eyes. ”
Disney Vice President Solomon was thinking: "How about we wait and see? What if the success of "Iron Man" is luck?"
"It won't be luck," Cook Dick disagreed: " The main reason is that with Little Gilbert watching, Marvel will not mess around. With Little Gilbert’s acumen for the film market, he will definitely let Marvel follow its own determined direction.”
Robert. Egger listened to the argument between the three people and did not participate, but was thinking about other things in his mind.
As the helmsman of Disney after Michael Eisner, Robert Iger seems to be smiling and like a good old man.
But everyone who knows him understands that Robert Iger is a very ambitious man, and his dream is to bring Disney to the position of First Media Group.
To become the first media group, there are many factors required, and today's Disney is not enough.
Robert Iger came up with a bold idea. Since Disney can represent the distribution rights, why not completely acquire Marvel like Warner?
But this also brings about a new problem, that is, if this is really done, Gilbert Jr.'s shares in Disney will be greatly increased.
It is impossible to acquire Marvel with cash flow. Little Gilbert is not short of that money, and he will definitely ask for shares to be exchanged.
Although Robert Iger supported Gilbert Jr., he was still cautious when it came to controlling the company. What if little Gilbert becomes ambitious? How should he respond?
The discussion quickly came to a conclusion, and everyone reached a consensus that the distribution rights of Marvel Studios must be held in hand.
(End of this chapter)