Chapter 339 Daily Life in Los Angeles

"The main tasks of Marvel movies next year are the promotion of "Spider-Man" and the filming of new superhero movies."

Inside the MGM studio headquarters building.

The heads of other film companies in the group first reported to their bosses on next year's work.

Finally, it’s the turn of the head of Marvel, who is currently under the direct control of Robert Iger.

Naturally, he is also the CEO of Smith Media Group who will report on the work planned for Marvel movies next year.

Smith Media was just established this year.

All of its subsidiaries were basically acquired in a very short period of time.

It took more than half a year just to integrate the internal resources of these companies, do internal business actuarial calculations, and authorize resources to each other.

In such a short period of time, these subsidiaries have not only completed their original plans.

Most of them didn’t launch any big initiatives this year.

Like DreamWorks movies, the output this year is relatively small, and it will take until next year to really get on track.

The same goes for Marvel movies. This year, Abel snatched back the copyright of Spider-Man from Sony for Marvel.

Marvel itself has also taken action one after another, acquiring most of the copyrights except for the Fantastic Four and X-Men.

Marvel has only made one movie this year, and that is Spider-Man with Maguire as Parker and Annie as MJ.

Spider-Man started filming in April and is expected to shoot for four months. It will be completed by the end of August.

Not long after the film was completed, the September 11th incident occurred.

During that time, most jobs across the United States came to a standstill.

The same goes for the American literary and art circles. The post-production work of the "Spider-Man" movie had to be suspended for more than a week.

In mid-September, its post-production work began.

Before Abel's order came, Robert was keenly aware of the changes in the overall mood of the American audience after September 11.

The CEO, who is mainly responsible for the film business within the group, immediately ordered the post-production department to produce "Spider-Man" as soon as possible.

Robert believes that while the haze of September 11 has not dissipated.

The appearance of Spider-Man Parker, one of America's favorite superheroes, can obviously attract everyone to the cinema.

Parker may be able to let everyone feel the thrill of having a superhero stand up and save people from fire and danger when a crisis comes in the illusory world!

I have to say that Robert's judgment is correct.

In a parallel time and space, Spider-Man's box office success is definitely related to the September 11th incident.

It was September 11th that shattered the self-confidence of Americans and made them realize that it was actually very dangerous at home.

Even in a super urban center like Manhattan, disasters may fall from the sky.

The emergence of the "Spider-Man" movie fits perfectly with Americans' personal heroism in fantasizing about superheroes saving themselves.

This made "Spider-Man", which is essentially similar to the previous X-Men, a box office hit, creating a box office of US$825 million for the first film.

The subsequent success of many other superhero movies was not only due to the advancement of film CG production technology.

The most important reason is actually September 11th.

It made Americans crave superheroes as never before, which is why superhero movies were so popular with American audiences after that.

"How long will the post-production work on Spider-Man take?"

Abel asked Robert, "I mean, how long will it take for it to be released?"

Abel would have snatched Parker from Sony.

Just because I know that after September 11, it will become particularly valuable.

Now, of course, it is time to take advantage of the September 11th crisis to let Parker come out as soon as possible to comfort the wounded hearts of Americans.

This made it easier for Abel to take out dollar bills from their pockets.

Robert knew what his boss meant, and he was glad that his judgment was right this time.

"All relevant personnel within the group are helping to rush the work."

Robert said confidently: "It will be available in January next year at the earliest."

Abel made a direct decision: "Then it will be released in January next year! Let Parker dispel the haze in the hearts of Americans!"

He spoke in a high-sounding way, as if he was thinking about Americans.

Robert nodded in agreement and started talking about Marvel's plans for next year.

Because I am so confident about "Spider-Man", the first one hasn't even been released yet.

The filming of "Spider-Man 2" is already on the schedule.

In addition to "Spider-Man 2", Marvel Movies also plans to shoot two more superhero movies next year.

One was previously planned for "Thor", and the other was originally planned for "Captain America."

Because in addition to Parker, there are also X-Men and Fantastic Four whose copyrights have not been recovered.

As far as the popularity of these two superheroes is concerned, they are relatively popular in the United States.

But last year, Abel suggested that he might shoot Iron Man first.

The Marvel company follows what is good and does not dare to disobey the boss's opinions.

The filming of "Captain America" ​​has been postponed. This year, it is planned to shoot "Thor" and "Iron Man" first.

"We are currently looking for actors to play these two films."

Robert said.

"We have tentatively determined that the actor who plays Thor in "Thor" is Alexander Skarsgård."

Hearing this actor's name, Abel felt a little strange, but he was not surprised.

Because Abel remembered that the actor who played Thor in his memory seemed to be an Australian actor, and he was still very young. At this time, he didn’t even know if he had made his debut.

He was not surprised that someone else would be chosen to play the role.

Most viewers believe that it is the actors who create the characters.

Most actors and film company executives believe that roles make actors.

I believe that if the actor achieves the role, it is just that the actor who plays the role does a better job and is accepted by the audience.

After they have a certain psychological impression, they will feel that a certain role must be played by a certain actor.

But if this actor hadn't gotten this role in the first place, the audience would never have formed this established impression.

Abel waved his hand, "No need to talk about these things. I just know."

Stopping Robert who wanted to explain in detail, Abel ended today's work conversation.

"Everyone has done a good job with their work plans. I am very satisfied."

Abel smiled and looked at everyone, "MGM's movies have been relatively quiet this year. Everyone knows the reason, but starting from next year, I hope you can make a name for yourself in Hollywood."

"I hope you can let Hollywood and Americans know about my investment in you and my investment in movies. People are not stupid and have too much money."

"I hope you can let everyone know that no matter what field I invest in, it is worthwhile and profitable."

"If you can do it, believe me, you will get a lot of money! I am a person who has always been very generous to my own people."

"I think you all believe this."

In the afternoon, Abel stayed at the MGM Film Group and didn't leave until about three o'clock.

Because there is no traffic jam at the intersection after three o'clock here.

Sitting in the back compartment, Abel suddenly asked in a confused manner - "What's the current situation?"

David on the passenger side has been working for him for over a year.

David knows his boss better than all of Abel's men.

The general manager of the Smith Family Office replied almost without thinking:

"The stock price of American Express has regained $40. The other party acted very decisively, supporting the downward trend at the most critical moment. The upward trend was very obvious, and it also produced a lot of major good news."

Of all the talents under Abel, David was not the most proficient in any one.

But he basically knows a little bit about everything, and is more comprehensive than Allen from Smith Brain Group.

With such a versatile talent, it may not be feasible for him to act alone.

But as the big butler next to the big boss, it is very suitable.

"Haha, it seems they are trying their best to make me look good!"

Abel smiled and mocked himself, "Just Soros? I believe that old George is not the only one who wants to cause trouble for me. Are there any other unusual financial forces entering the market?"

Abel also knew his own affairs.
To be continued...