In fact, it doesn't make much sense to discuss whether the film industry is making huge profits. In essence, making a movie is not much different from gambling, because when you place a bet, you don't know whether you are winning or losing, but compared to Gambling comes, and making a movie is a lot more complicated. The script, director, actors, and special effects, etc., will affect the success of a movie.
Of course, the most important thing is whether it conforms to the taste of the public. Even if a film is criticized by film critics for being incorruptible, as long as it sells well at the box office, it is at least a commercial success! For the audience who walks into the movie theater, if the next few hours of the screening make him feel shock, sadness, or joy, then this is a good movie.
The biggest difference from gambling is that the profit of a movie depends on the ratio of investment to box office. "Blair Witch", which has a box office of 160 million in North America, has been exploited layer by layer, and only 3,000 fell into Angela's hands. The fact that it costs about 10,000 yuan is a good illustration of this problem: if the proportion is large, then the film company will make huge profits! If the proportion is small, then the film company will lose money!
To give a positive example, in addition to "Blair Witch", "I'm Crazy for Mary" released on Thanksgiving this year can also prove this. In Angela's memory, "I'm For Mary" released in 1999 The investment of "Crazy" was only 5 million, but it occupied a place in the top ten box office list of the year. This film won by the plot, unlike "Blair Witch", which was completely based on hype, as long as the new line company did not find someone who did not know The so-called director, and Cameron Diaz can maintain the acting in "My Best Friend's Wedding", then even if it may fall short at the box office, it is definitely a blockbuster.
As for the negative example, it is none other than "Pearl Harbor", although the total global box office is close to 300 million. But compared with the investment of 140 million, the loss is certain! The larger the investment, the smaller the proportion, the more serious the loss, and the more terrifying the problems that arise, such as the "Heaven's Gate" in the 1980s that nearly bankrupted MGM!
But Angela was right at least on one point. If it is profitable at present, small cost and high box office are king, but how many people can find out which small cost movies can sell well? The tastes of the public are always changing, and with the maturity of computer special effects technology, more people will be attracted by the gorgeous pictures and the faces of the stars. As for the story... Forget it, think about "Transformation" King Kong 2" will understand.
Some of these things she knew a long time ago, and some of them didn't understand until she officially made the movie, so I'll skip this topic for a while and move back to the end of October, before Halloween.
"It makes me sad. You're going back to New York again, and now I won't see you until Christmas." Angela, who had dressed herself up in the endless airport hall, took Natalie's hand and made a "Remorseful" expression.
Including the time when filming was temporarily suspended after the accident, the crew of "Little Ghosts and Thieves" spent a total of nearly 8 weeks to finally complete the required shots. That kind of complete location shooting, I am afraid that it will not be completed for another 8 weeks.
after. Natalie has to go back to New York. Anyway, if she needs to participate in post-production, she can do it in New York. Besides, for Natalie, a good student, her homework cannot be missed.
"So you're going to keep me here? Don't let me go back?" Natalie raised her eyebrows.
"If you want, I have no problem." The girl blinked her eyes with a smile, and her emerald eyes had something that only the two of them knew, which made Natalie a little embarrassed, knowing that Jessica was right next to her.
"How about you move to New York?" Jessica suggested "seriously".
"But I can't bear to part with you." Angela pretended to be in a dilemma, which made both girls burst into laughter.
"Okay, okay, just leave me and go. I'll go to the bathroom and cry." The girl looked resentful and walked to the bathroom in the airport lobby.
"Never mind, Nat, Angie is always like this, and likes to use this method to hide her disappointment when parting with friends," Jessica explained.
"I can see that." Natalie nodded, "But you guys are really good friends."
"Yes, I think I told you that she was my first friend." Jessica curled her lips slightly. Looking in the direction Angela was leaving, she seemed to be recalling something, but she quickly recovered her senses: "Of course, you are also my friend, I am very happy to meet you and Manny this time, please also represent I say hello to her... To be honest, it's the first time I've seen someone my age who embarrassed Angie!"
"Each has their own strengths, that's all, you are not only beautiful but also gentle." Natalie smiled softly, she also liked this girl very much, as for the other, she simply ignored it.
Suddenly, Natalie was moved, looking at Jessela's face, she opened her mouth to say something, but when the words reached her throat, she hesitated again, and finally swallowed the words again.
Natalie's senses are sharp in some ways, Jessica seems to have changed after that accident, if she guessed right, it's possible... but again, it's only possible , even if it could be above 70%, Natalie didn't want to take the risk, that would be too rude.
In fact, for her, she wished that Jessica and Angela would become lovers, no matter whether Angela had sex with her because of curiosity at first, but she has undoubtedly begun to develop towards homosexuality!
Natalie doesn't have a problem with homosexuality... Well, maybe a little... To be honest, she doesn't know how she should think about homosexuality, especially lesbians, and it was the first time she could not form a problem when she was a child Her own point of view, which made her very depressed.
But one thing reassured her that there should be no problem with her sexual orientation. So, if Angela is really gay, and her guess is correct, then Jessica should be a good couple with her! In this way, I don't have to worry about my relationship with Angela.
Natalie, who was thinking about it after getting on the plane, completely ignored the little jealousy she had when she was filming.
And Jessica and Angela also left the airport after watching Natalie enter the passage, and set foot on the way home, talking and laughing along the way, and their intimate appearance is like candy sticky beans.
"It's Halloween soon, where are we going to parade this time?" Angela asked with a smile, and she immediately remembered something, "By the way, Kate should also go back to Los Angeles, we can ask her out!"
"Your English sister?"
"Of course, you haven't seen each other yet. This time, let's get to know each other well!" The girl patted the back of Jessica's hand, who kept holding her hand and hardly let go.
"I originally planned to introduce her to you when everyone was filming, but unfortunately there were too many locations in that film, New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, and I didn't come back until now." I have to say that Angela's performance is very good, listen to It seems that she is not without regrets, but in fact she is eager to do so, even if it is an on-location shooting, but there are not many scenes in Los Angeles. As early as 4 days before the filming of "Little Ghosts and Thieves", the "Fate and Destined" crew has already returned to Angel. City, if you really want to visit the class, there is definitely time, but the girl doesn't want Natalie and Kate to meet for the time being, after all, both of them have had a relationship with her. If something is seen, it's not good! It can be said that she is actually very guilty.
But Jessica didn't care so much, just suggested: "So how about we go to the Halloween parade in Hollywood? It shouldn't be worse than Greenwich Village, after all, Lindsay can still ask for candy, but we can't. ."
"Of course, of course, let's go together, we may meet a lot of stars." The girl hugged Jessica's shoulder and said jokingly. To be honest, she also noticed the change in Jessica. After that incident The sense of alienation between the two not only disappeared, but also became more intimate, which made the girl both happy and puzzled, happy that the relationship between the two had finally returned to normal, but wondering what happened between them from beginning to end thing
But Angela immediately threw this behind her head, and it was all over now anyway. Apparently spending too much time with Jessica made her feel a little dull about her, and couldn't notice some subtle changes.
And Jessica obviously hasn't planned to reveal anything, and seems to like to tease Angela like this: "You are a big star yourself. Can't you just look at yourself in the mirror?"
"You mean, just keep looking at me during the parade?" the girl asked jokingly.
"Why not?" Jessica shrugged, "To tell the truth, which star can compare to you? Write songs and scripts, act in movies and record records, and get the best supporting actress and best record newcomer early. And also a billionaire, no one seems to have done it before!"
"Well, I want to say that some things have a great element of luck, such as investing in Pixar." Angela said, suddenly a little lost.
"What's wrong?" Jessica looked at her, puzzled.
"No, it's nothing." Angela shook her head and smiled slightly. She suddenly felt a little confused, although she had set her own goal and was working hard in that direction, and she had made a lot of achievements. Yesterday, Sparrow also told himself that the box office of "Blair Witch" has exceeded 100 million, and it may reach 200 million by the end of Thanksgiving, but why is his heart still a little empty sometimes? Even earlier, it felt like this every time I dreamed back in the middle of the night.
The girl subconsciously pulled Jessica's arm a little tighter, and Jessica seemed to feel it, and suddenly came up and kissed Angela's cheek, this action suddenly made the girl's eyes widen.
"I thought this would make you better." Jessica turned her head to one side, seeming to regret her rashness.
Angela suddenly laughed, and also came over, smeared Jessica's lips and left.
"Don't worry, I'm fine." The girl's eyes were curved, and she couldn't help but squeak. Jessica raised her eyebrows and pressed Angela's forehead hard, as if she was very angry, and was pushed into the corner of the car. Angela giggled, and the empty heart just now suddenly became full, such a good feeling!
Amid the giggling noise of the girls, the two bodyguards in front automatically ignored the situation in the back seat.