How much control would you give Christopher Nolan to produce his new film? The Hollywood Reporter has hot details about Christopher Nolan's split from Warner Brothers. We know the filmmaker was unhappy with the day-and-date move AT&T made with its 2021 releases, but what did he want to guarantee for his new film? According to rumors, he wanted total creative control along with at least a 100-day theatrical window, a $100 million budget, an equal marketing spend, 20 percent of first-dollar gross, and an additional blackout period where the studio would not release another movie for three weeks before and after the feature. That's a whole lot! Studio heads went to hear Nolan's pitch at his home in the Hollywood Hills. There, he outlined his demands. Of course, studios took this seriously. This is seen as a chance to build a relationship with a director whose name is a brand unto itself, and who has delivered some of the biggest box office successes of the 21st century. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 16 September, 2021