"X-men: The Last Stand is the most expensive movie, FOX has ever made"

[Anton Oksehud]

I don't know if this needs a seperate thread (Mods, please delete/merge/whatever) if need be.

I just talked to the FOX representative in Denmark, and she told me, I could quote her for this:

"X3 is the most expensive movie FOX has ever made, with a bigger shooting budget than Titanic, The Day after Tomorrow, SW III, etc... This is a true blockbuster movie!!!"

Just a little bit of info, I don't know how much this means, but she sounded REALLY confident in the movie...

[britrogue]

Let's hope for some truly spectacular SFX then!

[eXperiment]

Yeah, lets hope.

[Maze]

Thanks Anton :)

good , at least i assume that the movie will look polished.

[PSINGRAPHD]

Wow! More than Titanic and Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith?! Fox must've been VERY confident in the X-franchise, the script, AND Ratner to make it THE most expensive movie they've ever made. Hopefully the result will prove it was worth every penny. I believe Titanic's filming went beyond schedule though, and all kinds of difficulties were encountered, increasing the need for funding. Eventually, the entire financing responsibility was split between two studios I think. Or maybe it was that another studio had to pick up the distribution costs to offset the ever increasing budget. Anyway, GREAT news for the X-Men and their army of fans... namely US!!! ThanX for the info! :D

[Maze]

One should have in mind that for this shedule ,for what they are trying to accomplish, they had to have more money.

[J.Howlett]

Okay, that statement is a bit misleading. First off, Titanic's production cost were split between Fox and Paramount. The budget of that film was 200 million but I don't know the exact split.

Second, they didn't finance Episode III. That's all Lucas' money. And he only spent about 103 million on that.

So basically, they spent about or around 130 to 150 million on the film...

Had they done a proper preproduction/production/post production schedule, they may have not had to spent that kind of money....Plus, their marketing of this film is more intense than for X2.

[BBraddockLover]

true ^

but it still sounds like good news so im happy!

[wobbly]

Well they spent $100 million on FF (before marketing costs) so it isn't unreasonable to think they had to spend more on X3.
And I agree with J.Howlett: Titanic and Episode III dont make for valid comparisons as Fox didnt exclusively finance either film. Something like FF makes for a better match-up.

Also, afiak when the cost is inflation adjusted, isn't Cleopatra still the most expensive film ever? (that was produced by Fox too) I think in todays money its cost would be something like $250 mill?

[ultimatefan]

Yeah, SW and Titanic are not valid for comparison... I remember in some site, it was said to be about 150 m, which is pretty damn good.

[Lightning Strykez!]

The budget for X3 is $220 million. I'm not sure if that sum is sans marketing or not.

[PhoenixRisen]

This is great but what I already expect! What makes the trailer so great is its tightness. There's not one boring, unimportant frame. I think the movie will be the same. I will watch it a hundred times probably, just like I have the trailer...which I wouldn't do if it ran on forever.

IMO this movie will be revolutionary and ground-breaking, in the sense that it will be a statement in crisp storytelling. Each scene will be multi-layered and propel the plot forward. People will leave the theater numb, like they just got off a roller coaster. Too many movies have suffered from excessive baggage that comes with the perceived need to be "longer and therefore better." Just tell your story, thanks. No padding, no self-indulgence--just the core arcs and emotions. And oh yeah ACTION AND CONFLICT! I can't wait til May 26!! :D

[KenK]

The budget for X3 is $220 million. I'm not sure if that sum is sans marketing or not.

Jesus Christ!! If that's true, they're really gonna have to make Scrooge McDuck paper in the states to be considered a success!

[ultimatefan]

The budget for X3 is $220 million. I'm not sure if that sum is sans marketing or not.
I´m guessing that counts marketing, cuz it´s bigger than the budget for Spider-Man 2 and neither of the X-Men movies made the kind of money that a Spidey one does - hey don´t bash me, I love the X-Men movies, just stating a fact...

[J.Howlett]

It's not 220 million. That's up there with Superman Returns numbers. No way.

I'd say 170 million with marketing.

[wobbly]

The budget for X3 is $220 million. I'm not sure if that sum is sans marketing or not.

Whoa...Where did that come from?
Even if that is with marketing costs the shooting budget would still be around $170 mill!!!

[Lightning Strykez!]

It's not 220 million. That's up there with Superman Returns numbers. No way.

I'd say 170 million with marketing.

The number is $220M. How it's divided up I'm not sure--marketing could be included in that figure.

However, keep in mind that the salaries for the actors--particularly for the big guns like Hugh Jackman and Halle Berry--easily top any investment WB has made for the top tier actors in SR. Heck, between those two alone they likely spent $20 million if their spending habits from X2 is any indication. Remember they (along with Patrick, Ian, etc.,) all had to renegotiate and the salaries are definitely inflated for incentive.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Jesus Christ!! If that's true, they're really gonna have to make Scrooge McDuck paper in the states to be considered a success!


Heh, trueness there. We'll see what FOX actually reports post May 26th. I've seen studios hold back certain figures for publishing sites to make their box office gain look better versus actual budget.

But considering that X-Men has generated nearly $1 billion in revenue and box office sales I don't think the studio is worried about recouping it back...this franchise has a certain forward momentum.

[pyromaniac]

This is great but what I already expect! What makes the trailer so great is its tightness. There's not one boring, unimportant frame. I think the movie will be the same. I will watch it a hundred times probably, just like I have the trailer...which I wouldn't do if it ran on forever.

IMO this movie will be revolutionary and ground-breaking, in the sense that it will be a statement in crisp storytelling. Each scene will be multi-layered and propel the plot forward. People will leave the theater numb, like they just got off a roller coaster. Too many movies have suffered from excessive baggage that comes with the perceived need to be "longer and therefore better." Just tell your story, thanks. No padding, no self-indulgence--just the core arcs and emotions. And oh yeah ACTION AND CONFLICT! I can't wait til May 26!! :D

Good post because I'm inclined to agree.

[phoenix_force]

wow $220 million!!! did they make phoenix out of gold or what?

[Angamb]

what were the budgets of titanic, etc?

[Angry Sentinel]

this is pretty funny, does anyone believe it is true

[Angamb]

I don't believe it so quickly...

[KenK]

Heh, trueness there. We'll see what FOX actually reports post May 26th. I've seen studios hold back certain figures for publishing sites to make their box office gain look better versus actual budget.

But considering that X-Men has generated nearly $1 billion in revenue and box office sales I don't think the studio is worried about recouping it back...this franchise has a certain forward momentum.

If it can manage an opening weekend comparable to X2(85 million-Domestic), I'd say it stands a good chance. Plus it's Memorial Day Weekend. That should help. It's got a whole month on Superman Returns, so hopefully it can make most of its money in that time, despite what else will be released.

[JokerNick]

you have to think about how much it cost to bring the cast back, I bet Halle is making atleast 10million if not more, same with Hugh, then Patrick and Ian are prolly brining in 7 million........ cast and crew alone is going to be 50 or 60 million,

[Lightning Strykez!]

What's not to believe? I don't think you guys are taking all of the variables into account here. Consider:

* Shortened shooting schedule means multiple units filming in various locations all over the country simitaneously

* Actor's inflated salaries due to renegotiations--I wouldn't be surprised if $50 million just went to paying the cast alone (I know Halle is in the $12-15 million range and Hugh is likely in that same bracket as this film's leading man AND executive producer)

* SFX--no brainer--hundreds of shots

* Marketing costs (the studio will top their efforts for Fantastic Four and you know how thorough they were with promoting that production)

*Bringing in multiple SFX houses to get the jobs done quickly (rush jobs = bigger $$$ and it's not like this film won't have the creme of the crop from companies like WETA, et al)


When you add up the huge costs incurred just from the above items, you can see that $220 million is not a lot of money--it can very quickly get eaten up. If they can spend $100-plus million on an origin film for F4 (with B-list cast members) how much more are they going to cough up for this huge sequel to their most successful *current* franchise?

To compare it to SR makes no sense because there are completely different circumstances here. SR doesn't have the star power (with the exception of Spacey) to command that much $$$ to secure a cast. It was shot in Australia, and the production had much more time to craft that project--which means not having to cut corners to get the job done on time. Whenever you have to cut such corners and still ensure high quality you're going to have to spend bigger bucks.

$220 million is hardly unrealistic in the least, comrades.

[JustABill]

Ummmm.....where is Caliph's avatar?

So most expensive movie eh?

[ultimatefan]

What's not to believe? I don't think you guys are taking all of the variables into account here. Consider:

* Shortened shooting schedule means multiple units filming in various locations all over the country simitaneously

* Actor's inflated salaries due to renegotiations--I wouldn't be surprised if $50 million just went to paying the cast alone (I know Halle is in the $12-15 million range and Hugh is likely in that same bracket as this film's leading man AND executive producer)

* SFX--no brainer--hundreds of shots

* Marketing costs (the studio will top their efforts for Fantastic Four and you know how thorough they were with promoting that production)

*Bringing in multiple SFX houses to get the jobs done quickly (rush jobs = bigger $$$ and it's not like this film won't have the creme of the crop from companies like WETA, et al)


When you add up the huge costs incurred just from the above items, you can see that $220 million is not a lot of money--it can very quickly get eaten up. If they can spend $100-plus million on an origin film for F4 (with B-list cast members) how much more are they going to cough up for this huge sequel to their most successful *current* franchise?

To compare it to SR makes no sense because there are completely different circumstances here. SR doesn't have the star power (with the exception of Spacey) to command that much $$$ to secure a cast. It was shot in Australia, and the production had much more time to craft that project--which means not having to cut corners to get the job done on time. Whenever you have to cut such corners and still ensure high quality you're going to have to spend bigger bucks.

$220 million is hardly unrealistic in the least, comrades.
I´m okay with all the factors you mentioned... I just don´t think the BO for either of the X-Men movies appear to justify that level of investment... To spend 220m on production budget alone, plus marketing and exhibitors´ share, your movie needs to make big money, like 550-600m worldwide at least, and no X-Men movie came close to that. King Kong cost a bit less than that, made 540m ww and it was called a bit of a disappointment - that is, until it became a phenomen on DVD, but that´s kind of a special circumstance...

[Lightning Strykez!]

I´m okay with all the factors you mentioned... I just don´t think the BO for either of the X-Men movies appear to justify that level of investment... To spend 220m on production budget alone, plus marketing and exhibitors´ share, your movie needs to make big money, like 550-600m worldwide at least, and no X-Men movie came close to that. King Kong cost a bit less than that, made 540m ww and it was called a bit of a disappointment - that is, until it became a phenomen on DVD, but that´s kind of a special circumstance...


I think the domestic gross of X2 justifies it to an extent. It shows potential.

But what I'm saying is the studio may have spent all of these monies out of circumstantial necessity and not just to say "We spent $200 million" for bragging rights. FOX is not exactly talking this up much--it's the industry insiders who are.

If they had had longer production time, they likely wouldn't have spent so much. The other thing to consider too is that this is allegedly the last film--so it needs to top X2 in terms of effects, etc. All of that costs much dollarage.

[LEX]

Ummmm.....where is Caliph's avatar?

So most expensive movie eh?
He doesn't need one, of course.

[P_Fullmz]

The hype around this movie is way bigger then it ever was for the first two films. I think the $220 million is definitley justified considering how they have been marketing this movie to death (which is a very good thing).

[Lightning Strykez!]

The hype around this movie is way bigger then it ever was for the first two films. I think the $220 million is definitley justified considering how they have been marketing this movie to death (which is a very good thing).


Your first post eh? Welcome to Hypesteria. :up:

[Bastila]

Lets hope its worth their money then lol

And of course it will.

[cyke93]

What's not to believe? I don't think you guys are taking all of the variables into account here. Consider:

* Shortened shooting schedule means multiple units filming in various locations all over the country simitaneously

* Actor's inflated salaries due to renegotiations--I wouldn't be surprised if $50 million just went to paying the cast alone (I know Halle is in the $12-15 million range and Hugh is likely in that same bracket as this film's leading man AND executive producer)

* SFX--no brainer--hundreds of shots

* Marketing costs (the studio will top their efforts for Fantastic Four and you know how thorough they were with promoting that production)

*Bringing in multiple SFX houses to get the jobs done quickly (rush jobs = bigger $$$ and it's not like this film won't have the creme of the crop from companies like WETA, et al)


When you add up the huge costs incurred just from the above items, you can see that $220 million is not a lot of money--it can very quickly get eaten up. If they can spend $100-plus million on an origin film for F4 (with B-list cast members) how much more are they going to cough up for this huge sequel to their most successful *current* franchise?

To compare it to SR makes no sense because there are completely different circumstances here. SR doesn't have the star power (with the exception of Spacey) to command that much $$$ to secure a cast. It was shot in Australia, and the production had much more time to craft that project--which means not having to cut corners to get the job done on time. Whenever you have to cut such corners and still ensure high quality you're going to have to spend bigger bucks.

$220 million is hardly unrealistic in the least, comrades.

that is so true and look at the cast of people we have halle, ian, patrick, hugh, .. everyone from x1 is here. salaries alone are a lot. but $220 is nothing, the movie will gross at least that amount in the US alone, not to mention all the other countries it will be released in. i bet you total gross of the film us + the rest of the world will be in the $500-$600 range .Theres also merchandise, which i dont think will be a huge profit for fox a nice bonus. then theres the big money maker, the DVD release, especially if it is during christmas time, dvd sales and rentals will be huge.

[GothicPowerMix1]

It could also be the SHORTEST Movie FOX has ever made

[Pickle-El]

The budget for X3 is $220 million. I'm not sure if that sum is sans marketing or not.


2 weeks ago Variety pegged it at 150 sans Marketing. That's the latest and most reputable industry source I've read.

[Anton Oksehud]

It could also be the SHORTEST Movie FOX has ever made

LOL..... A high $/minute-ratio

[*xmenfan*]

:eek: cool thanks Anton :up:

[Pickle-El]

That 220 Million dollar figure to me would have to include marketing and a bit of a budget overrun. (If true)

150 Initial budget ballooning to 170 I can see that.
220 is about 70 Million more than the 150 Total they spent on X2....hmmmm
Initial budget goes from X2's 110 to 220 if it ISN'T including Marketing...I CANT see that. Fox was having a cow with FF re-shoots and 20 Million extra.

[P_Fullmz]

Thanks Lightning Strikez!

[ultimatefan]

I think the domestic gross of X2 justifies it to an extent. It shows potential.

But what I'm saying is the studio may have spent all of these monies out of circumstantial necessity and not just to say "We spent $200 million" for bragging rights. FOX is not exactly talking this up much--it's the industry insiders who are.

If they had had longer production time, they likely wouldn't have spent so much. The other thing to consider too is that this is allegedly the last film--so it needs to top X2 in terms of effects, etc. All of that costs much dollarage.
hmmm, still is a damn lotta money... We´ll see.

[liamoversion2]

I think 220 is quite realistic. I've been giving this a lot of thought lately.

You know despite the fact that we've been told time and again that the scope of this movie is huge, has anyone stopped to question that? I mean the only truly massive and hugely expensive set piece involves the Golden Gate Bridge move. After that, it's relatively small stuff, unless there's a plethora of set pieces that haven't been showcased in the trailers yet.

But when you take marketing costs and salaries out of 220 you're probably left with something in the lower regions of 95 - 120. The film that we've seen in the trailers looks like a movie that would have been made for that kind of money, excluding salaries etc. Not that much of leap from X2 at all really!

Titanic was a different story entirely - not nearly as many actors to pay huge salaries to. Most of the money went straight into the movie and it shows. I hear the costume budget alone was something like 9 Million.

[Lightning Strykez!]

2 weeks ago Variety pegged it at 150 sans Marketing. That's the latest and most reputable industry source I've read.

Wasn't it Variety that reported that Hugh Jackman was playing Clark's father in SR?

Ahem. :o

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

220 mill? I ighly doubt that, just for production cost but for all things including marketing then yes...I guess so...

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

But if we want this to make money we have to see it multiple times...King kong made like $8 mill profit in AMerica ($217 + mill) and it cost $200 mill to make...get to the theatres b*tches!

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Premiere Magazine stated the 220 million figure.

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

Don't always beleive what you read. I'm Hugh Jackman.

[Electrix]

Anything above $200 million and I'm happy.

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

But in the end, you'll only spend $40-$100 on the movie and merchandise...so what's the point :D

[Prognosticator]

I don't know if this needs a seperate thread (Mods, please delete/merge/whatever) if need be.

I just talked to the FOX representative in Denmark, and she told me, I could quote her for this:

"X3 is the most expensive movie FOX has ever made, with a bigger shooting budget than Titanic, The Day after Tomorrow, SW III, etc... This is a true blockbuster movie!!!"

Just a little bit of info, I don't know how much this means, but she sounded REALLY confident in the movie...

I SINCERELY doubt it! This sounds like complete heresay. I don't discredit that you heard this; only that the person who told you is either into telling tall tales or believing them:(

[Lightning Strykez!]

Premiere Magazine stated the 220 million figure.


Yeah, actually there's been several credible industry insiders that have all quoted that budget. It seems to be the prevailing understanding, so perhaps it does include marketing.

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

Half agree here

[FieryBalrog]

I thought it was reported ~150 million without marketing.

220 sounds way too much.

[lordofthenerds]

$220 million! Woah, I'm not sure if they'll make that much money in US gross.

[Electrix]

The worldwide gross can pay for X-Men 4 :D

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

You've desaturated your avvy...:(

[Retroman]

I don't know if this needs a seperate thread (Mods, please delete/merge/whatever) if need be.

I just talked to the FOX representative in Denmark, and she told me, I could quote her for this:

"X3 is the most expensive movie FOX has ever made, with a bigger shooting budget than Titanic, The Day after Tomorrow, SW III, etc... This is a true blockbuster movie!!!"

Just a little bit of info, I don't know how much this means, but she sounded REALLY confident in the movie...
Thanks Anton.I'm very happy the cast, crew and the most importantly a name or a franchise as big as X-Men is getting the kind of budget it deserves.:up:

[Electrix]

You've desaturated your avvy...:(

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/trekroma/Mags100.gif

That was the original made my Roma. I didnt really like bits of red so I made it all the same.

[Anton Oksehud]

I SINCERELY doubt it! This sounds like complete heresay. I don't discredit that you heard this; only that the person who told you is either into telling tall tales or believing them:(

I can only say, that the person, I spoke with, was the marketing director of 20th Century Fox in Denmark, responsible for all Fox cinema releases in this country.
-So she could be just hyping the movie, but she is a very official person, and she directly said, I could quote her statements....:confused:

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

oh okay fair enough :up:

[pt_photo_inc]

spend all that money and still not ONE DECENT SHOT of collosus METALLED UP, or beast not looking like a man in a suit?

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

Wow...someone hasn't seen the trailers...nor gone to the site...

[xwolverine2]

is this really more expensive than SW!!??!?.....WOAH!

[Kmack]

The budget for X3 is $220 million. I'm not sure if that sum is sans marketing or not.
WHOA!:eek: That's. . .a lot:o

[Kmack]

is this really more expensive than SW!!??!?.....WOAH!
That isn't too surprising to me, Revenge of the Sith's cost was $113 million. What really shocked me is that this thing is more expensive than King Kong!:eek:

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

I know!

[RagingTempest]

:eek: Are you sure about that? X3 is more expansive than even Independence Day!!!! Fox is crazy, putting so much money into X3, even if the movie is successful, how would make enough for Fox to be satisfied!!!:confused:

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

Why do you think there has been so many advertisements, trailers, and tv spots. that means only two things:

1) The movie is really, really, expensive and really, really, really, good...or:
2) The movie is REALLY REALLY bad...

[RagingTempest]

Why do you think there has been so many advertisements, trailers, and tv spots. that means only two things:

1) The movie is really, really, expensive and really, really, really, good...or:
2) The movie is REALLY REALLY bad...

:( I hope it's the first one!!!

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

Me too...

[Downhere]

I bet that 220 million figure is with marketing. Even though the X-films have done well, they weren't massive hits in the likes of Spider-Man or Pirates of the Carribean. Even if X3 has the same increase X2 had over X1, that still only gives it 500 million worldwide. I doubt they would spend 220 not including marketing on this film. But of course that is my opinion. I think that number is with marketing. That way they can actually make a profit from it's theatrical run if it does indeed go over 500 million worldwide.

[JackMercy]

Lightning is right on in his claims...fortunately or unfortunately (for Fox)

Also, remember you've got DVD, brothers and sisters... And HD-DVD, and PPV, and Rental, and Airlines...

But for the high price tag I was hoping that they could've at least assembled a 2hr+ pic...

:cool:

[tonytr1687]

Come on guys, get real. Fox wouldnt spend this much on X3 when X2 only made 215 mil. If anything that's probably 220 WITH marketing. Meaning that, granted the marketing budget is around 50 mil, the production budget is 170 mil or so.

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

Exactly. Tony's got it.

[Hyperion1320]

Just to put things in perspective, X1 was filmed on $60-75 million, so Fox has obviously learned they can trust the power of the X.

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

That means nothing...that's around the budget they always use for first movies.

[Slim_X]

WHOA!:eek: That's. . .a lot:o
Where have you been?! :eek: Hi!

And yay for the budget :D

[DroolingforGwen]

It's a good sign to read about this... but we will all be skeptical until May 26th... 170 million??? That's an awful lot of money for a good but not great franchise in terms of Box Office earnings... let's just hope they come up big...

[Downhere]

Just to put things in perspective, X1 was filmed on $60-75 million, so Fox has obviously learned they can trust the power of the X.

The X1 budget was 75 million. Originally it was around 70 but Singer needed the extra money to finish the film on time considering they bumped it from a winter release to a summer release.

[Seen]

The budget for X3 is $220 million. I'm not sure if that sum is sans marketing or not.

That's ridiculous. Not even King Kong cost that much.

[Tony Stark]

you have to think about how much it cost to bring the cast back, I bet Halle is making atleast 10million if not more, same with Hugh, then Patrick and Ian are prolly brining in 7 million........ cast and crew alone is going to be 50 or 60 million,

That's the only way this movie could be 220 million. I don't believe for a second that the budget is bigger than SM2's budget was.

[Tony Stark]

That's ridiculous. Not even King Kong cost that much.

You're right, I'm calling BS on this.

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

Yeah. Just subtract $20000000

[TNC9852002]

I'm guessing 185m

-TNC

[Pickle-El]

I'm guessing 185m

-TNC


I think it's around 150-160 w/o Marketing. That would be a healthy, and inline, budget increase that Fox would find reasonable......

[EmmaFrostRules]

think about it. the x-men films are just as popular as spider-man and king kong. if not more. i think 220 million seems a little much, but its not beyond reasonability

[echostation]

This film is NOT as expensive as Titanic... what a load of crap, that film cost up to 250/275 million.

This film's budget of 220 million is WITH marketing obviously, there's no way you could spend that much for a friggin film that's as long as a Pepsi commercial unless this is going the Tim Story route where by so much is spent, a lot looks bad cuz of inexperience...

to this day no one has managed money with great filmmaking like Spielberg or JACKSON... Jackson is the master of this, i'm still amazed to this day at how he capped 3 large huge epic films with the biggest battle scenes to be shown on film for a total combined budget of less than 300 million... in****ingcredible.

I think with the marketing though this film's budget is bigger than Superman Returns

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

Maybe...SR budget is $183 US mill. $200 aus. :mad:

[CapBeerCino]

The X1 budget was 75 million. Originally it was around 70 but Singer needed the extra money to finish the film on time considering they bumped it from a winter release to a summer release.

:D I remeber they shot the moment Bryan was told about the summer release and it's on the dvd.

[Ultimate Movie-Man]

YouTube version?! lol

[Needia]

X3 has been in production for 3-odd years, and has seen off three directors who, as far as I know, all have to be paid for their work even if they haven't seen it through. This would push the budget up.

[phoenix_force]

nah i doubt bryan or vaughen will get anything

[RagingTempest]

X3 can't be that expensinve, it's not even possible!!!:o

[thegameq]

If this is true and the running time rumor is true, factor in the heavy on dialogue aspect we've been hearing. I suspect most of that money went to the money shot; Mags moving the GG bridge and the big fight scene at the end.

Wasn't it LS Donner who said they did a (full size?) recreation of part of the GG bridge? If so I can definitely understand where the majority of that $220 mil went. I'm thinking along the lines of the second Matrix film where they built an entire highway just for the chase scene. Very expensive indeed.