Not even Christopher Nolan could pull off what the Pulp Fiction auteur did. Here's why that's a big deal and what it means for you. Quentin Tarantino has joined the exclusive ranks of those rare directors that are able to own the copyright on their films. The Hollywood Reporter investigated the process behind how Tarantino and his team negotiated for the Oscar-winner to own the rights to Once Upon a Time In Hollywood, something very few filmmakers are able to do in the studio system -- especially with a price tag as high as Hollywood's ($90 million budget after California tax incentives) and with the lucrative potential of downstream revenue. Here's a breakdown of how the deal came together and what this could mean for you and your films in the future. In November 2017, the auction for Tarantino's ninth film came down to two suitors: Warner Bros. and Sony. Both were ready to cover the large budget for the period piece, set in 1969, and both agreed to give the multiple Oscar-winner final cut. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 24 July, 2019