Hollywood Domination Chapter 400: J.J is a bully

"Due to the long holiday, this Monday, July 5th, looked very strong. The market and Sunday's 130 million in a single day only dropped by 10 million, but the momentum of "Code Shero" remained undiminished, still It took 65 million yuan, and the North American box office has exceeded 300 million on the fourth day of its release!"

"As of July 4th, the overseas box office has reached 200 million US dollars, and the global box office in the first weekend is 445 million. This result can be said to be the first among superhero films. Experts believe that "Code Shero" has an excellent 3D effect It has become the key to success: "Maybe you don't have a sense of the story, but after "Alice", I think everyone will know that not all movies have such excellent 3D effects, just like "Avatar", many people will Walking into a movie theater for special effects'."

"July 6th will be the key. What is the drop on the first working day? Does "Code Shero" have the potential to reach 2 billion? Or is it just a fan movie for the first week?"

""Codename Shero" won 13 million in North America on July 6th, and kept the 10 million gold. It is reported that it set off a whirlwind in Beijing, and it is hard to get a ticket. Will it repeat the miracle of "Avatar" with a box office of 200 million in overseas regions? "

"In the crazy growing Chinese market, Paul Degarabidean said that in the past six months, hundreds of new theaters have been opened in China, and the difficulty of 200 million has been reduced. The goal of "Code Shero" should be 2.3 Billion!"

"On July 9th, the file will reopen on Friday, and the box office of "Code Shero" has risen to 25 million..."

"On July 10, "Codename Shero" reported a revenue of 25 million. The trend was very stable over the weekend, and the long-term clues are beginning to emerge."

"On July 11, the daily income was 23 million, and "Codename Shero" broke through the 400 million mark! 410 million won the championship in the next week, and won two consecutive dealers in the highly competitive July! This is also the history of 7 The most outstanding second-week data of the month, the fastest breakthrough of 400 million, the 3D passion accumulated in "Avatar" is fully released in "Code Shero"! The global box office has been stable for a long time. After the first weekend of 200 million, the next week has contributed 3 100 million, the global box office is 900 million within 10 days, which is faster than "Avatar"!"

"The Women's Rights Association expressed its appreciation for "Code Shero", 'the affirmative movement in the future needs more such movies and such superheroes'"

"When will Dameng Films raise funds? When will it go public? This is the question that investors are most concerned about, but unfortunately, this film and television kingdom under construction has always adhered to the privatization strategy, and there is no plan to go public in the short term. Sare Vijayri said, "Privatization allows the company to focus on advancing its business rather than satisfying shareholders. This is very important to us. Besides, the film and television industry is not suitable for a rapid expansion strategy, which is more suitable for the Internet." Robert Iger, president of Disney Group, claimed, "As long as the big dream needs it, Disney will inject capital again at any time"..."

Seeing the last piece of news, Kevin Feige finally had a headache. He pinched the bridge of his nose, put down the mouse, picked up the mug, and took a sip thoughtfully: even though he knew that Robert's statement was somewhat unfair Potential poachers are intimidating, but Kevin has to admit that he has a bit of a taste... However, as the owner, although Disney has a shrewd style, he has always supported him. He doesn't have much to complain about. In terms of the performance of dreams, it is also worthy of Disney's attention...

Yes, for Kevin, he should be more concerned about the excellent performance of "Code Shero" - although it is a bit narrow to say so, after getting rid of Jennifer, the box office of "Steel 2" is not as good as it is. Rise, but the successor is weak, and the reality of poor reputation, it is really difficult for normal people to congratulate "Code Shero", especially Kevin, the pressure on his shoulders must be greater: he thinks that Jennifer is very important to "Iron Man" The box office of the series did not play much of a leading role, so after Marvel bought out Dameng's equity in the "Iron Man" series, and after Jennifer revealed that she was going to open a new "Code Shero", she strongly advocated kicking her out of the sequel , let alone let her intervene in the production. And the final fact is that the two 3D movies produced by Jennifer were both well-received and well-received. They starred in it, and their roles are definitely not mainstream "Alice". Not to mention 400 million more than "Steel 2", the word of mouth is not too bad.

Because of the high uncertainty of the box office, the film industry has always been superstitious. Jennifer's performance is so good, how can Kevin not be embarrassed? Maybe with Jennifer's participation, "Iron Man 2" can also reach 1 billion? Will word of mouth explode? What if she is invited to participate in the production? Although he still believes that "Iron Man" is not Pepper's movie, the role is dispensable, but Kevin really can't prove this point-to be honest, if it weren't for Marvel, it would not be the main movie after all, and the movie work The office is his own territory, and the box office of "Steel 2" is not bad. His status in the company is probably in a precarious state now.

"Steel 2" has a budget of 200 million, with a global figure of more than 600 million. It can barely make up its money at the box office. Afterwards, the profit prospects of the surrounding area should be pretty good, and it will not affect the follow-up operation of the first phase. And Kevin is also determined at this time, "The Avengers" must be made into imax3d - in his opinion, the quality difference between "Steel 2" and "Code Shero" is not that big, at least in terms of the story , the main difference is in the fighting scenes and 3D special effects. I have to admit that if the special effects are sincere enough, then the action movies must be better in 3D and more immersive.

"Other than that, what else can we learn from? Humor? Yes, the relaxed tone, this is learned from "Iron Man"... The point of making complaints and accessing new technologies is carried forward by them Already." Sitting cross-legged in the swivel chair, Kevin thought bitterly, "Jon Favreau was indeed a bit off-point in the second part, of course it's inevitable, because the ending of the first part was so good, Tony He has grown up, but the second part begins to create his psychological problems again, which inevitably makes people feel regressed-this is also a common problem with sequels. The first episode is full of hope, but the second episode always seems too depressing. But don't think that the creators are not without difficulties..."

For this silent contest, he was indeed a bit brooding, determined to win back in "The Avengers" - "Captain America" ​​and "Thor" are both movies with a budget of more than 100 million , and there is no celebrity lead, and it cannot be compared with "Codename Shero". Kevin has high hopes for "Avengers": the director is the same, the investment is the same, and the appeal of the stars can also be achieved under the crowd tactics here. Barely regarded as the same, the parent company is the same, the level of marketing is also the same, the quality of the film ultimately determines the box office results - as a producer, he must prove it to everyone: even without Jennifer Jefferson , Marvel can also make popular and blockbuster movies, and the box office will not be much worse than "Code Shero"!

As for "Avatar", he didn't want to compare it at all. The film directed by Cameron seems to have a box office record halo. This is not decided by Jennifer alone, nor can Marvel challenge it.

"What else?" He unconsciously tugged at the hairs on his arms, "The advantages of "Codename Shero"? Well, the rhythm is fast and there are not too many literary dramas, which is a very good point..."

Just as he was absorbing nutrition from "Code Shero", the phone on his desk suddenly rang, and Kevin picked it up, "Who is that?"

"Mr. Feige, Mr. Robert Iger is on the line." The secretary's voice was tense and excited, but Kevin was taken aback, and quickly shouted, "Cut in! ——Bob!"

Although he is only the person in charge of the film studio, it is said that he is one level behind the CEO of Marvel. It is impossible for Kevin to jump a level to contact Robert, but the core business of Disney has always been the film, which is developed by the rest of the group. The driving force is also the most risky investment in the whole group. It is impossible for Robert not to pay attention to such a huge design in the first stage, so Kevin is familiar with him, and he deliberately puts his tone in a friendly and enthusiastic way: Rebellion and rebelliousness are reserved for subordinates, and he will definitely have this basic workplace wisdom.

"Hey, Kevin." Robert also seemed to be in high spirits, which made Kevin heaved a sigh of relief, "Listen, I'm here to announce the good news to you - I have brought you a big business, and I have already agreed with Dameng It's settled, the two-dimensional development of "Code Shero" will be jointly responsible by Marvel and Disney, and a draft contract has been drawn up yesterday, and it is about to be delivered to you by express—"

He didn't finish, and interrupted himself again, "Oh, forgot, that has nothing to do with you, it's about New York—"

Marvel's headquarters is still in New York, but the film studio has always been set up in Los Angeles. However, as a member of Marvel, Kevin is also refreshed by this news—although he is still a little confused, but regardless of his personal position, "Code Shero" is indeed a golden mountain and silver mountain, and he can win this contract , It is also good news for the headquarters.

"Let's talk about you first." Before he could speak, Robert quickly changed the subject, "According to the timetable we have drawn up, by the end of this year at the latest, Kelly's The whole comic story will come out, the Avengers will enter the comics in 2011 - in the 2012 movie version of "The Avengers", Jennifer will return to play the role of Pepper - and Kelly, a MCU parallel line will be opened up in the comics , and set one of Kelly's hidden identities as Pepper, so that everything will be connected."

"Wait!" Even though the identities of the two were separated by one floor—or, if you count the Disney headquarters, it would be two floors—Kevin still couldn't help shouting, "But—— "

During the acquisition negotiations, Disney promised that Marvel would still operate independently, and Disney would not intervene—

This sentence was almost about to be shouted out, but after hearing Robert's obviously flat and restrained 'Huh? 'Sound, Kevin broke out in a cold sweat suddenly, and lost the ability to organize language—the doubt at that moment was suddenly answered: he didn't contact Marvel to discuss the specific contract, but directly negotiated the draft contract, It is obviously a warning to Marvel's top management that they will not allow any objections to this matter!

Maybe this whole thing is serving a larger strategic goal (is it Warner?), maybe it is extremely urgent in terms of time, and internal wrangling cannot be tolerated (it is because of Warner!), in short, the attitude of the headquarters is very obvious Well - Robert even called him himself, that's enough to say, doesn't it? ——In this matter, Marvel can only choose to cooperate, there is no second way!

But—the story of "Avengers 1" has a prototype in the comics—and, seriously, it can succeed without Jennifer! Really, it must be successful!

The justification about restoring the comics was thrown in Kevin's mind for a while - he knew that it was impossible for the movie to completely restore the comics, and, in all fairness, if it wasn't Jennifer but someone else "Code Shero" starring a star with the same box office and ability as her, now she will join "The Avengers", Kevin will of course only welcome it, and will take the same approach as Robert arranged: Yes, Rushing in newcomers might make fans dissatisfied, so I can use my official advantage to make her an old man, can't I?

As for the second point, it is needless to say, it can be successful without Jennifer, and it will definitely be more successful with Jennifer. Besides, Disney's approach obviously has a strategic purpose, and it will be ruined by his own complex. Drop the whole strategy?

After opening and closing his mouth a few times, Kevin finally said bitterly, "ye... yeah... this is—— really good news..."

"Hehe, yes, it's really good news." Robert's tone immediately returned to his previous cheerfulness, "In a few days, when the global box office exceeds 1 billion, Big Dream will hold a celebration party. The people from Warner will be there too - so you too, and we'll announce the good news at the party."

ok, it seems that the company's arrangement is indeed related to Warner...

Such a targeted arrangement made Kevin feel a little more psychologically balanced: Although he was forced to cooperate with someone he didn't like, it was also a battle to hit a competitor he hated even more. Bitter wins.

"Don't worry Bob," he had adjusted his tone. "I know how to behave."

"D," Robert continued several times, "then I'll hang up the phone and see you then—oh, yes."

Before he hung up the phone, he seemed to think of something, and said casually, "Jennifer also agreed to participate in the production of "The Avengers", and possibly "Iron Man 3" later—"

Kevin, who has always been an independent producer, suddenly had the urge to vomit blood, but Robert hadn't finished speaking, "In exchange, and as a reward for her facilitating the acquisition of Marvel, we will make "Steel 20% of the investment in Xia 3 will be handed over to Dameng, and I hope you or the rest of the management will not express any opinions on this matter."

At the end, there was a touch of majesty in his tone, Robert paused for a while, until he confirmed that Kevin had no objection, and then continued with satisfaction, "—after all, what she asked for at the beginning was "The Avengers."

So I still have to thank her for her 'favor of not killing'? Or are you still thinking about the interests of Marvel in your heart?

With a mouthful of blood in his mouth, he almost vomited all over the sky. Kevin took a deep breath, endured the fishy smell in his mouth and said with a forced smile, "I... see, Bob, I will make sure Everyone signed the contract smoothly."

"This is my good boy." Robert chuckled, and his tone returned to being happy for the second time, "Then, I look forward to meeting you, goodbye."

Accompanied by a 'snap', the phone was dropped, Kevin held the microphone in his hand, stared at it silently, then put it back into the body silently, and picked it up silently Throw it to the ground.

"Why 20%?" He stretched out his foot, stepped on the poor machine politely, and muttered, "Why, what, yes, 20%?"

When the two sides negotiated for the first time, Jennifer's arrogant and rude expression came to his mind again,

Kevin can fully imagine Jennifer's expression when he brought up '20%', and he even remembers her arrogant expression when she said 'but I have a feeling now that this thing has become very personal and emotional' Tone——

'If anyone thinks they can take advantage of the Jefferson family...'

'Am I a fool? do you think i'm a fool Kevin? ’

'As a reward for her facilitating the acquisition of Marvel...'

Countless possible causal lines and logic chains are flying and circling in his mind. Kevin has a smile on his face, but the strength of stepping on the microphone is getting stronger and stronger: use 20% of "Iron Man 2" as capital injection The right was exchanged for 100 million US dollars, and 100 million US dollars became a shareholder of Marvel, and the shareholders of Marvel facilitated the acquisition of Disney, and finally used Disney's acquisition credit to return the 20% capital injection rights of "Iron Man 3"...

'After all, she asked for The Avengers in the first place. ’

Kevin bent down, picked up the phone and threw it at the glass curtain wall—hehe, she even wanted "The Avengers" at first!

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No matter how reluctant some people are, "Codename Shero" has not stopped moving forward. On July 11, the global box office entered the era of 900 million. At around 7 million, the decline is quite healthy. At present, the long-term income in North America has been predicted to be 500 million, while the overseas income is maintained at around 15 million per day-overseas, the trend of "Codename Shero" is even more terrifying! After a week of working days, the global box office has entered 988 million. As long as the global revenue exceeds 10 million in a single day on July 16, it can break through 1 billion, and of course this will not be a problem!

In 14 days after its release, it surpassed 1 billion worldwide. Jennifer's 1.2 billion has been widely ridiculed as being too modest. Will this movie fall to 1.5 billion or 2 billion? In this regard, the box office analysis agencies have different opinions and disagree, but what is certain is that the big dream has already started to prepare for the celebration party - on the evening of July 16, as of 6 pm, "Code Shero" reported 12 million, the film's global box office Officially exceeded 1 billion, and Dameng also booked a dedicated party villa on Malibu Beach, entertaining more than 200 guests composed of celebrities, industry giants and crew members, and also invited reporters from designated media to participate in the first half of the event. The celebration ceremony - such a grand scene is unprecedented for Dameng, even for the big-selling crew, it is also very rare!