Chapter 1165 is more than that
The "butterfly effect" exploded.
All-round hot, strong out of the circle.
An investment of 10 million US dollars has yielded more than ten times the return. Who can refuse such a project?
Two directors and screenwriters, Eric Brace and Mikey Gruber, became famous overnight!
Although the script of "The Butterfly Effect" has been criticized for being childish and stupid, the abuse from film critics and netizens can conjure a flower.
But do producers and investors care?
No, don't care.
Genre movies have one and only one mission, to make money. As long as you can achieve profits, it is success; if you can achieve ten times profits, everything is not a problem.
All of a sudden, the whole of Hollywood was flocking to it.
Eric and McGee became Hollywood's most sought-after screenwriters overnight.
Everyone is eagerly asking, do you have any other projects in hand? Is there a sequel to "The Butterfly Effect"? What are your plans next?
From being unknown to becoming the most popular, Eric and McGee were suddenly thrust into the spotlight and finally tasted the taste and fun of Vanity Fair.
Dazzled, the world is spinning!
However, smart people all know that the real hero of the "Butterfly Effect" is Anson.
This is the best explanation, maybe even the only explanation.
Observant Hollywood insiders quickly noticed the point—
Anson did not receive a penny for his role in "The Butterfly Effect" to save the film's production costs. Instead, he received a 10% box office dividend in exchange.
At that time, everyone thought that New Line Cinema had made a profit, including New Line Cinema itself, which easily got Anson to work on the film.
So, what now?
With the "Butterfly Effect", Anson earned US$23 million in dividends. What seemed like a loss-making deal turned into the most successful decision in Hollywood, demonstrating his wisdom and determination in the position of producer.
At this time, looking back at the beginning of 2003, major Hollywood film companies are judging and evaluating whether Anson, who has relied on "Spider-Man" and "Cat and Mouse Game" to rise strongly, can join the ranks of the 20 million club.
Including Sony Columbia is no exception.
The major film companies compete with each other, but no one is willing to take that step easily and constrain Anson's rise overtly or covertly.
As a result, they become a joke.
Anson didn't care about the constraints of those film companies at all. First, he signed a contract to star in "Warm and Bright" without paying any attention to the salary game; then he just renewed his contract for "Spider-Man 2", making progress and retreat appropriately. Be sensible and have no urgency for quick success or quick gain.
This calmness and magnanimity are definitely not something that just anyone in Vanity Fair can possess.
Just look at Russell Crowe.
Then... the "butterfly effect" turned out——
Twenty million club, what is that?
Anson didn't care at all and easily pocketed $23 million without having to fight with the old foxes at the top of the Hollywood pyramid.
Suddenly, those film companies were embarrassed.
Anson's current works have won four games, which is not just a casual victory, but four consecutive hits. He has easily taken over the box office and made a lot of personal income.
In 2003, the 20 million club was the top among the top in the industry, and all actors were scrambling to get into it. This also became a battlefield between film companies and agencies.
Just as the Hollywood studios were fussing over the situation, they tightly controlled every member of the 20 million club.
Anson has broken free from the framework and shackles, rushing out at the top of the game, leaving the 20 million club behind, as far ahead as a single arrow. So, what should studios do?
Do you accuse Anson of breaking industry rules?
Obviously not, because they asked for it themselves. Every contract signed by Anson is upright and signed with the tacit approval of the industry.
What's more, Anson is not prepared to play this game according to the movie company's routine——
"Warmth contains light". "Walking with songs".
Looking at Anson's subsequent two works, he doesn't care at all whether he can enter the 20 million club, and arranges his career completely at his own pace, naturally breaking away from Hollywood's usual formula.
Originally, the film company was still complaining, scorning, and ridiculing Anson's "ambition". The "Sima Zhao's heart" trying to transform was really laughable.
But now, the film company cannot find out that they cannot judge Anson according to common sense——
Whether it's cooperation projects or salary negotiations, the initiative has quietly slipped to Anson's side.
Things suddenly became interesting.
Judging from the consensus in the Hollywood industry, Anson is not a member of the $20 million club. After all, no film company has directly signed a $20 million salary check to Anson.
However, Anson's salary income has already easily exceeded this threshold, and he has become a special presence in Hollywood.
What should I do about this?
Roger Ebert: I told you so.
This scene was 100% unanticipated before the release of "Butterfly Effect"; but the reality is before our eyes, Anson's popularity and popularity have far exceeded imagination, and his box office appeal and market influence have also reached a new level.
vase?
Does anyone care?
Even if Anson is a vase, with such a lucrative vase, everyone is rushing to collect it, just like Leonardo DiCaprio.
What's more, things are still more than that.
No one should have forgotten the overseas box office, right?
This time, relying on Anson's influence, the overseas distribution of "Butterfly Effect" was particularly smooth, and it was even released simultaneously with North America in many countries and regions.
New Line Cinema mainly cooperates with distribution companies in various countries and regions. Once the contract is completed, the distribution strategy and screening plan have nothing to do with New Line Cinema, and are completely responsible for the local distribution company.
However, these distribution companies are not stupid. They saw the "Butterfly Effect" North American distribution strategy and followed suit. They even used their own tricks to break the fourth wall in their own way and guide the butterfly effect in the movie into real life. , the whole world is in joy.
The most important thing is that, through the foreshadowing of "Spider-Man" and "Cat and Mouse Game", Anson's influence is also penetrating overseas markets, and he has undoubtedly become a leader of the new generation, initially demonstrating the appeal of a top superstar——
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Same as the North American market.
Relying on Anson's personal charm, "Butterfly Effect" performed equally well in overseas markets.
It is still a smash hit with "The Fight", it is still far ahead of other competing works, and it is still the biggest winner during this year's Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Whether Hollywood insiders and film companies are willing to admit it or not, the reality is that Anson's influence is unstoppable.
France. Germany. U.K. Neon.
Spain. Italy. Australia.
"The Butterfly Effect" topped the weekend box office in 33 countries and regions around the world, and won the championship in 21 countries and regions, and completed three consecutive championships in 14 countries and regions.
The attitude is no less than that of the North American market.
(End of chapter)