Will The Next Co-production Blockbuster Come from Europe?
“I know, there is still a lot of skepticism on co-productions, simply because the case history is not large enough. Yet, I can tell you that a whole new slate of films is on its way. What amuses me is I know that this skepticism will (become) enthusiasm when the first breakthrough co-production film comes into being in the market.” said Cristiano Bortone, Managing Director of Bridging The Dragon, in a previous interview with CFI in May. Soon after the interview, U.S.-China co-production The Meg became a huge hit after many previous co-production attempts had fallen short. Produced by Warner Brothers and China Media Capital’s Gravity Pictures, the film was released in August and went on to overtake Kung Fu Panda 3 as the highest-grossing U.S.-China co-production of all time, earning $527.8 million worldwide. The enthusiasm for co-production has likely been enhanced by the success of The Meg , as evidenced by the great turnout of Bridging The Dragon’s recent Si...