Chapter 887: Equal rights

Walking out of the Building of Relativity, John Waters has a thin face with a faint smile. This trip has not come in vain, and Ronan Anderson has reached a preliminary cooperation intention.
It depends on the next negotiation.
As for New Line Pictures and Robert Shea, John Waters can't manage that much.
Robert Shay let him waste a full two years.
After the great success of "Chicago" that year, he wanted to make "Hairspray" a movie again, but he did not get the corresponding attention.
John Waters is a freelance director and producer who will not tie the future to a certain film company.
Musical and dance films are now in a period of resurgence, and we must hurry up.
The film market in October was quiet, and there were very few movies that really caused a sensation. In the second week of the release of "Mamma Mia" in North America, Sony Columbia's "Legend of Zorro" officially opened in North America.
This is the sequel to the 1998 "Mask of Zorro".
The first film has been successful, but the second film has been delayed for too long, until Antonio Banderas has become very old and Catherine Zeta Jones is a beauty late.
And Hollywood is no longer the Hollywood of the nineties, and the film market has changed too quickly.
In action movies, the audience has experienced various special effects and wonders, and it is difficult to be obsessed with a Grand Theft Auto movie as before.
"Legend of Zorro" did not bring much impact to "Mamma Mia". The first weekend in North America only got 16.32 million US dollars in the box office, which was far lower than the US $23.51 million of "Mamma Mia" the following weekend.
Relativity Entertainment’s song and dance film is trending very steadily. It was released in North America for just ten days and the box office totaled US$77.78 million.
It is inevitable that the North American box office will exceed 100 million yuan.
The internal forecast issued by Embassy Pictures shows that just relying on the North American box office split, "Mamma Mia" is enough to recover the total cost of production budget and publicity investment.
Overseas income will be the net profit of this film.
Since this weekend, "Mamma Mia" has also landed in many overseas markets. Since this musical first appeared in the West End, the film has the best commercial performance in the UK.
The UK's first weekend box office reached 13.15 million US dollars!
In addition to other overseas markets, "Mamma Mia" earned nearly 30 million US dollars in its first overseas weekend.
Not surprisingly, the total overseas box office of this film exceeds 100 million US dollars is not a problem.
At the same time, the soundtrack of "Mamma Mia" reached the top of the billboard album sales charts as expected.
For the original soundtrack alone, Embassy Pictures has already received more than 4 million US dollars.
The success of "Mamma Mia" also made Ronan completely determined to continue developing the genre of musicals.
Shahai Entertainment quickly settled the negotiations with John Waters and determined to invest 30 million US dollars to produce the film of the same name adapted from the multiple Tony Award-winning musical "Hair Gel".
This includes John Waters' $5 million copyright transfer fee and project approval bonus.
After all, this is a famous musical that won the Tony Award, and the copyright is in the hands of industry veterans like John Waters. It is impossible to get it at a low price.
"Hairspray" will be formally approved within this year and will be released at the end of next year or the first half of 2007.
The most important determinant is the choice of actors for the heroine.
It’s not hard to find young actresses who can sing and dance in Hollywood. It’s no exaggeration to say that Taylor Swift, who is preparing for the audition of "Hannah Montana", can also find similar ones in Hollywood. come out.
But above these conditions, plus the option of Fatty, it is quite difficult.
Can sing and dance, have certain acting skills, and still be a big fat man, such a young actress, even in Hollywood, is not that you can find it.
According to John Waters, the best way is to find a suitable actress, and then let her gain weight quickly and become a fat man.
For actors, the problem is not too big, but it’s really hard to say whether the girls are willing to sacrifice.
It is estimated that the actresses would rather pay the director or producer for nonsense than make such a choice.
If you don't lose weight, it will be a tragedy.
Even if you lose weight, your skin is horrible.
Not every actress has the courage of Charlize Theron.
Moreover, the fat required for this film is far more than what Charlize Theron originally did.
The audience of "Hairspray" will not be a problem, at least not narrower than "Mamma Mia", and anti-discrimination is also one of the value orientations recognized by the public.
The social situation in the United States is changing rapidly. This is not Ronan himself. People who are slightly more sensitive around can basically feel this.
The black movement has become more radical, and various anti-discrimination activities have emerged one after another. The voice of feminism has been heard day by day, and groups often raise rainbow flags for parades...
These will have a profound impact on Hollywood film production and market response.
In October, a parade broke out again in the Hollywood area to support the Canadian community next door to fight for the right to legally get married this year.
In Los Angeles, this is the fifth time this year.
Last year, Massachusetts became the first state in the United States to recognize the legalization of marriage. This group in more states in the United States is also seeking to legalize marriage.
California seems to be open, but in reality it is very resistant.
This is why there are frequent marches of groups in Los Angeles.
"Equal rights, this will become a theme that will never become obsolete in American society in the next ten years."
Standing in front of the office window, Ronan looked at the rainbow flag flying outside the Theory of Relativity Building, and said: "Movies related to this aspect will also become popular."
Jessica Felton was holding a cup of coffee, standing beside Ronan, and looking outside: "So, you deliberately chose to make "Brokeback Mountain" during this time period?"
Ronan smiled and said, "It fits the social trend."
In today's parade, thousands of gays departed from North Hollywood, passed through the entire Hollywood area, and finally arrived at Century City in Beverly Hills.
Jessica Felton said: "It is said that many Hollywood stars who support homosexuality also participated in the parade."
Ronan was quite sure: "As far as I know, Charlize Theron and Sophia Roland and others have gone. They are right in front of the film school next door. The initiators of this event are also there."
"They are very smart." Jessica Felton immediately thought of the meaning behind this: "This kind of thing, Hollywood has always liked to be in the front, and the publicity of movies and TV is very important."
She looked at Ronan: "If "Brokeback Mountain" wins, Relativity Entertainment will be ahead of everyone in Hollywood."
Ronan said, "It's just a step ahead."
Jessica Felton asked suddenly: "Ronan, do you support them?"
When someone asked this question, Ronan would not answer at all, but Jessica Felton, like Robert Lee and George Clint, belonged to someone he could trust.
Moreover, this is his office, so words can't be spread outside.
"I can't talk about support." Ronan told the truth: "No objection, no support, just let the flow go."
He turned to Jessica Felton and asked: "What about you? As far as I know, you have never had a boyfriend, right?"
"Me?" Jessica Felton wondered.
Ronan deliberately joked: "You won't even carry the rainbow flag one day?"
"No." Jessica Felton said bluntly: "Absolutely not."
She picked up the coffee cup and took a sip: "I don't support or disagree with this group, my views are the same as yours."
Ronan said: "I have specifically asked people to investigate. When the New Year comes, they will hold a massive parade, and "Brokeback Mountain" will be released in North America before then."
Jessica Felton smiled: "You will take advantage of the social situation the most."
Ronan smiled: "Such a good condition can't be wasted, right?"
"This "Hairspray" is also a social situation that uses anti-discrimination and equal rights." Jessica Felton said: "Do you want this musical to hit the Oscars?"
Ronan shook his head: "It's not decided yet. I'll talk about it when the film comes out." He thought for a moment, and said: "Jesse, John Waters is also the director and producer of this project, but the first producer. It’s impossible to give him the position, you take care of it."
Jessica Felton nodded: "The filming of "Juneo" is going very smoothly. I am not too busy here. The preparatory stage can take care of it, but after the filming and production are completed, the final review work is still up to you. Come do it."
Ronan said: "Yes, when you go back to Shahai Entertainment, go to see John Waters."
"Time is almost up, I'm going back." Jessica Felton picked up the coffee cup and turned around while drinking.
This action that a normal person can easily complete, but because of the sudden shaking of the upright mountain, Jessica Felton's hand shook, and coffee inevitably spilled out of the cup he held up.
Due to the protrusion of the mountain, blocking the coffee from falling, the brown liquid fell on Jessica Felton's white sweater.
Ronan quickly took the coffee cup in her hand. Because the location was too sensitive to touch, he could only ask, "Is it all right?"
"It's okay." Jessica Felton looked annoyed: "It's been a long time!"
Ronan tested the temperature of the cup and said, "Fortunately, it's not hot."
Hurrying to the desk, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com drew some tissues and handed them to Jessica Felton. Jessica Felton took over and wiped the sweater lightly. The white stains were too Too obvious.
Jessica Felton didn't wipe it at all: "I'll go back and change clothes."
Ronan pointed and asked, "Are you okay? How about I ask Connie to buy one for you."
"No." Jessica Felton waved his hand: "I'm used to this situation. I'll see it when anyone sees it."
Ronan couldn't say anything, and sent Jessica Felton out of the office.
Jessica Felton didn't seem to care much, walked through the corridor generously and walked into the elevator.
Ronan shook his head, confessed to Connie, and went to the floor below to discuss with Ang Lee about the awards season and Oscar public relations.
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