So on the day of my wife’s birth Patrick and I went in and pitched Mark Gordon. When we got there he was in a meeting with Katie Holmes. Wow is she tall. I always figured she was this tiny creature but she’s barking up six feet.
Near as I could tell, Mark loved the pitch. He love the story and the characters. But he was upfront. He couldn’t see how we could make this flick for less than 80 million. Yes, it’s a movie with a budget. And 80 should be a bargain in today’s market. Patrick was saying we could do it for 40 and perhaps that’s true but I’d rather we acknowledge the expense and never backpeddle. This is the movie and yes it is expensive so let’s go make it.
But the underwater stuff is going to be a problem wherever we go. We may have to hit Lightstorm or Bruckheimer or those we know won’t be frightened off by the water elements.
Josh was utterly bummed. He said he’d call, meet and talk to anyone we wanted to see this thing happen. He said he was in total support of us and I believed him.
And I gotta say, the fella’s got some cojones down there. He’s gone back to his boss with me numerous times. After Mark said “no” to my work once, most execs would keep me away but Josh believes in what he believes in. I admire that. He’s probably the most down to earth exec I’ve met out here.
Tonight, Mel, Natalie and I are hitting the Grove to celebrate her birthday.
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