Because of the good reputation of the previous film, the release of Saw II was guaranteed to find distribution through Capet Pictures.
At the same time, the company's publicity team also innovated in promotion, reaching cooperation agreements with many large cities and public blood donation organizations in the United States.
They promoted a lottery for movie tickets at many blood donation sites and spent millions of dollars with blood donation organizations to launch mobile blood donation vehicle campaigns.
The production budget for Saw II had already risen to 5 million US dollars, and because James Wan had a three-film directing contract, the budget for the third film was definitely expected to exceed 10 million US dollars!
"hostel has found a small town in Quebec, Canada, that fits the Eastern Europe style, not far from Montreal, and will be filmed there," Phyllis Jones reported the progress to Charles.
Charles nodded. The plot of hostel is about American college students seeking thrills by backpacking through Europe to enjoy European passion and temptation.
They hear about a utopian small-town hotel in Slovakia with many passionate, beautiful, and gentle Young Ladies. A series of thrilling and terrifying events unfold after they arrive.
"Have the people below keep an eye on it. Setting up the scenes should take one or two months, and with crew recruitment, filming should officially start by the end of the year!" Charles naturally wouldn't spend too much effort focusing on a film with a 4.5 million US dollar budget.
Anyway, it's just about finding some young, beautiful, and well-figured Young Ladies to adorn the horrific, bloody, violent, and murderous scenes to attract audiences with strong tastes.
The company has so many people now; if they can't even do this much, they should just get lost.
If he were to pay attention, it would be to high-profile, much-discussed horror films like saw, of course, high box office is also an important reason.
"Boss, this is the current expenditure report for the film underworld: evolution," Phyllis Jones handed Charles another form.
Charles took it and looked through it, particularly concerned about Kate Beckinsale's salary. For the first film, Kate Beckinsale received a 2.5 million US dollar advance, plus about 1.1 million US dollars from the revenue-sharing agreement.
Her salary for the sequel increased to 5 million US dollars, but there was a balanced profit bonus, ranging from 500,000 US dollars to a maximum of 1 million US dollars. The balanced profit point for the bonus was not set high; she could receive it if underworld: evolution achieved the same profit margin as its predecessor.
Of course, as for profit sharing, the balanced profit point was very high, and it would not normally be received.
It is estimated that Kate Beckinsale will receive 6 million US dollars in compensation from the film sequel underworld: evolution. For a foreign actress, this is certainly not low, especially since Kate Beckinsale is the absolute core of underworld.
"Besides the increased salaries for the main creators, the funds spent on special effects have also increased. I hope there will be a pleasant surprise!" Charles looked at it and then placed it on the table, as it had all been meticulously calculated by the finance department.
"By the way, what's the box office for resident evil: Apocalypto?" Charles inquired, as the two series are comparable, and both sequels had production budgets of 45 million US dollars.
Phyllis Jones thought for a moment and recalled, "It premiered in North America on the 10th of last month, with an opening of 23 million US dollars in North America box office. The total North America box office is now approaching 50 million US dollars."
"Overseas, it started to be released successively in some countries and regions at the end of last month, and as of last week, it also had 30 million US dollars in box office!"
"Rating agencies predict that the global box office for resident evil: Apocalypto will be between 100 million and 120 million US dollars."
Charles nodded. Mubao Pictures, which distributes the resident evil series, made a considerable profit, especially since DVD sales were very impressive.
Charles beckoned to Phyllis Jones. The Lady came over and sat on Charles's lap. Charles, while caressing the Lady's thigh, chuckled, "Who do you think is more powerful, Alice or Selene?"
Alice is Milla Jovovich's character name in resident evil, and Selene is, of course, Kate Beckinsale's character name in underworld.
"Alice, mutated by the T-virus, punches zombies and kicks Lickers; Selene is a vampire who slays werewolves like slicing vegetables. They are both quite strong," Fili couldn't decide at once.
"Many netizens discuss and believe that Milla Jovovich and Kate Beckinsale are both among the most powerful female series!"
"Boss, are you thinking of putting Kate Beckinsale and Milla Jovovich in one movie?"
Phili Jones looked at Charles with a bit of surprise and asked.
Charles shook his head, "Without a good script, both of them carry a killer aura, making them difficult to arrange!"
Phyllis Jones was only wearing a white blouse today. After Charles finished speaking, he started kissing the Lady's mouth.
The buttons of the shirt were also undone, and the white lace bra couldn't completely cover her 36D!
"Hmm," Charles, holding the Lady, felt Phyllis unbuckling his belt and looked up at the office door.
"Boss, I'll go close the door!" Phyllis Jones quickly stood up from Charles's embrace, walked to the door, and locked the already closed door.
Phyllis Jones, back in Charles's arms, put her arms around his neck and said, "Boss, no one would dare to come in without permission. Even Donna and I would knock first!"
Charles had only glanced at the office door and wasn't too worried; it was just a precaution.
"Still, it's not a good look, is it?" Charles said as he removed the Lady's bra.
"Boss, how about Donna and I go to Capet Manor tonight for a sauna?" Phyllis Jones said seductively.
Charles's eyes lit up when he heard that. Swimming together, then a sauna—a great suggestion!
He quickly nodded. Phyllis Jones smiled, then slid to the floor and knelt down. Charles, leaning back in his chair, soon showed a pleased expression.
It was at least half an hour later that Phyllis Jones appeared in the office she shared with Donna.
"That long? You reported for two hours?" Donna had an 'I know everything' expression.
Phyllis Jones linked arms with Donna and whispered in her ear, "Tonight, let's go to Capet Manor together!"
Donna distinctly smelled a hint of a man from Phyllis's mouth. She reached out and pinched Phyllis's waist before saying, "Are you trying to make the Boss unable to come to work tomorrow?"
"The Boss is very impressive," Phyllis said, pinching her own lips.
"God, didn't you brush your teeth or use mouthwash after it was over?" Donna said, rubbing her forehead.
"I was afraid you'd go straight home, so I specifically came to tell you," Phyllis defended herself.
"Got it. After work, I'll go to Capet Manor with you!" Donna said, then returned to her desk to start organizing files.