Bill Mechanic, a veteran of Fox, wouldn't have his position significantly affected even if he messed up Titanic.
Just like in the previous life, reducing the investment in Titanic, bringing in other film companies to share the risk, lowering the publicity expenses, selling the distribution rights, and through a series of measures to avoid Fox's losses in advance.
But now it's different. Bill Mechanic made a big mistake inexplicably. He arbitrarily appointed an eighteen-year-old kid as the director!
Such a mistake, even with all his legendary accomplishments, would make it impossible for him to gain the trust of Murdoch and News Corporation again.
So now Bill Mechanic only has one way to go, and that is to make the best of a bad situation!
Invest all resources into the movie Titanic, and through Fox's strong publicity and distribution capabilities, create momentum for the film and completely turn the situation around!
Since some people think he is blind, Bill Mechanic wants to show them that he has a discerning eye!
Even though Bill Mechanic doesn't know or trust Dunn much, he has to stand behind him and support him.
Fortunately, this movie has met Bill Mechanic's psychological expectations.
"Every night, I watch you, I sense you, I cross the space of the mind, read your heart, and wait for your arrival..."
As Celine Dion's gentle and melodious singing came, the lights in the Fox screening room turned on.
I don't know who took the lead, but a series of warm applause resounded throughout the screening hall.
In addition to the top executives of Fox, there were also some of Bill Mechanic's friends in the industry. They all stood up and applauded in celebration.
This is a wonderful movie, there is no doubt about it!
Bill Mechanic breathed a sigh of relief. The long-term mental pressure was finally relieved a lot at this moment. A happy smile appeared on his face, and he walked quickly to Cameron, holding his hands, "Jamie, you did a great job. This is definitely the pinnacle of commercial films!"
Like Bill Mechanic, other industry professionals also got up and walked towards Cameron, their eyes shining with admiration.
"James, your movie has changed my view of special effects! I believe this movie will definitely mark a new era like Star Wars!"
"I admit, I've always recognized your ability, James. But I have to say, before this, I still underestimated you. This movie is extraordinarily wonderful!"
"I was dumbfounded for three hours! Jamie, you know, this movie gave me a sense of time and space dislocation, especially the last scene, Leonardo and Kate's performance was too wonderful!"
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Almost everyone surrounded the film's producer, James Cameron, with praises one after another, and everyone excitedly shook hands with him.
Obviously, they didn't believe that the 18-year-old Dunn Walker could make such a profound, perfect, and touching work.
Behind all this, it must be James Cameron!
Dunn smiled as he watched this scene, and it would be a lie to say that he wasn't bitter.
For this movie, he definitely put in no less effort than Cameron!
Grant sighed and came to his side, "Don, you are still young. As long as you have the ability, you will be recognized by everyone one day."
"I understand."
Dunn sighed and felt a bit self-deprecating.
Is it really necessary to be recognized by these Hollywood people? Looking at the whole of America, how high is Hollywood's status?
Dunn has a great dream. He is not here in Hollywood to work for others; he wants to create his own legend!
As for these professionals who are flattering Bill Mechanic, what are they?
Anyway, the director's contract Dunn signed is effective. After receiving the basic salary of 5 million US dollars, the 10% global box office share will not be less.
This money will be his first pot of gold to start his own business!
Fox's production executive Jim Gianopulos was happy on the surface, but also gloomy inside.
The good prospects of the movie "Titanic" did not align with his personal interests.
Once Bill Mechanic steps down, Tom Rothman will definitely take over, and he has a good relationship with the big boss Murdoch, so it is very likely that he will take over as the president of Fox.
But looking at the current situation... No matter how the box office of "Titanic" will be after its release, its reputation will definitely be very good.
In fact, from Jim Gianopulos's own perspective, this movie... the box office won't be too bad either.
"Tom, it seems that everyone is very optimistic about this movie." Jim Gianopulos said to Tom Rothman with a smile.
Tom Rothman looked disdainful, "They don't represent the movie fans! This movie is more than three hours long!"
Jim Gianopulos laughed and said: "But the reputation will be very good, there should be no doubt about it."
Tom Rothman snorted coldly, "The Shawshank Redemption also has a good reputation!"
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Out of the screening room, Cameron walked over with an embarrassed expression, "Don, I'm sorry."
Dunn understood what he meant and didn't care, he smiled and said: "James, you deserve it."
Cameron's face was a little annoyed, "They...they are age discrimination!"
Dunn shook his head and didn't answer, anyway, it's fine as long as he gets the money.
Cameron was still a little indignant, "Don, although we had some misunderstandings at the beginning, I think the cooperation in the past six months has been very pleasant, especially your judgment, which has proven to be very effective. In this regard, I am not as good as you!"
Dunn waved his hand, "James, you know, I don't mind these things, what I'm most concerned about now is whether the box office can reach 1.8 billion, so as not to let the whole world see the joke!"
Cameron couldn't help laughing, "Who told you to brag? But Bill has promised me that he will use all resources to fully promote "Titanic", and the overwhelming publicity offensive will continue until one month after the movie is released."
"Oh?" Don's eyes lit up, "Did he say how many theaters there will be in the first week?"
Cameron looked at Dunn in confusion, "Does this need to be said? For such a big-budget commercial blockbuster, at least 3,500 screens can be obtained, right? Maybe 4,000?"
Dunn laughed immediately, very happily.
His appearance still changed history after all, and also changed the fate of "Titanic".
In history, "Titanic" was released on Christmas Day, and there was not enough publicity, and there were only 2,800 theaters in the first week, and many people didn't even know that it was a love movie.
As a result, the first week's box office of such a blockbuster that shocked the history of the film was only more than 30 million US dollars, which was surprising.
Fortunately, relying on the film's super reputation, beautiful love, and shocking special effects, after a long period of word-of-mouth, it finally formed a huge influence around the world, and the box office exploded and became unstoppable.
Seeing Cameron and Dunn walking out of Fox hand in hand, several reporters immediately surrounded them.
"Mr. Cameron, what do you think of Director Walker's directing ability?"
"Are you still dissatisfied with him taking your director's position?"
"What do you think of Don's rhetoric of guaranteeing a minimum of 1.8 billion US dollars?"
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Cameron glanced at Don, who was calm and seemed to have nothing to do with him, "The trailer of the movie will be released on major TV stations across the United States tonight, and I want to tell everyone that the movie is far more exciting than the trailer! As for Don... the box office and the quality of the movie will explain everything!"
"Mr. Walker, it is said that Mr. Jon Landau, one of the producers of "Titanic", does not recognize your ability and thinks that you are likely to screw up this century project. What do you think of this?"
"Jon Landau?"
Dunn and Cameron looked at each other, both showing a bit of surprise.
Jon Landau had already been fired by Fox, but it was not made public for the sake of his reputation. Unexpectedly, he dared to蹭heat on the topic of "Titanic"?
"Want to climb up on me, Jon Landau, do you really think I'm easy to bully?"
Dunn was faintly angry in his heart, but he didn't show it. He just said calmly and calmly, "Titanic will not sink!"
Sonorous and powerful, resounding!