I’m in Hollywood Chapter 1078: Look and see
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The Eric car stopped in a wealthy area of Mountain View Estate in the mid-levels of the northern part of Santa Monica, and just got out of the car. Amy · Pascal and her husband Bernard Weinlaub welcomed them together .
"Good evening, Amy and Bernard," Eric and Amy · Pascal gave a soft hug, and then shook hands with Bernard Weinlaub before explaining to Amy with a smile: "Drew It said that there were other things tonight, but it was just coming, should she say hello to you? "
Amy · Pascal nodded knowingly, said: "Eric, let's go in."
The girl originally agreed to come with Eric, but the cocktail party is completely different from other entertainment-based party. Especially tonight, this business-type cocktail party, no lively music, no dancing crowd, everyone It was just a serious talk together, the girl was very uninterested, and just happened to receive the invitation of the end of the carnival at the end of the girlfriends group, so she put the Eric pigeons directly on the phone in the afternoon.
Having been running around London and New York for more than half a month, returning to Los Angeles, Eric couldn't avoid these things.
Today is already Monday, November 30.
The blockbuster movie "Mission: Impossible3" at the end of Metro Goldwyn Mayer just experienced its second weekend screening.
After a few years of complete fermentation of the agent movie universe, coupled with the careful care of Metro Goldwyn Mayer, "Mission: Impossible3" has achieved great success again without any suspense.
7 days in the first week, "Mission: Impossible 3" harvested 100 million 15 350,000 USD Box Office on more than 3200 screens of entire US. The media and the audience have a good reputation, and although there are good new films before and after, "Mission: Impossible 3" three weekends Box Office's decline is still strong at 37%, and then close to 47.23 million USD.
Ten days after its release, the total Box Office of "Mission: Impossible3" has reached 100 million62.58 million USD.
Eric and Amy couples entered their mansion together.
I implicitly ridiculed a few disturbances caused by the 《The New York Times》 interview. The topic quickly turned to the movie, Amy said: "The most surprising thing is 《Ted》. The data I saw this morning, the total Box Office exceeds 100 million 60 million USD , Only less than "Mission: Impossible3" by 1 million USD. In the next period of time, there must be many people in Hollywood to toss other children's toys. "
The 《Ted》 released in "Mission: Impossible3" a week in advance, Box Office reached 88650,000 USD in the first week. This animation and live-action movie produced by motion capture technology, both the content scale and Box Office data, shocked the world.
Due to the high degree of topic, despite the impact of "Mission: Impossible3" in the second week, 《Ted》 Box Office still fell only 43%, and closed at 49.19 million USD. Just over the past weekend, 《Ted》's Box Office decline narrowed again, only slipped by 31%, three days Box Office23.49 million USD, cumulative Box Office 100 million61.33 million USD.
Although it was released a week in advance, 《Ted》 was able to get a Box Office comparable to "Mission: Impossible3" at this time, which also amazed many people.
After all, 《Ted》 ’s production budget is only 50 million USD, just two and a half weeks of 100 million more than 60 million USD ’s North America Box Office. It is enough to allow Firefly to recover all production and announcement costs. The film ’s next North America and even overseas Box Office, as well as various peripheral releases, are given to Firefly Almost all the net profit brought.
Relatively speaking, the production cost of "Mission: Impossible3" is 150 million USD, and the two sides are even different from each other in the overall announcement scale.
Although comprehensive calculations, the profitability of "Mission: Impossible3" will definitely be much higher than that of 《Ted》 in the future, but the countless resources invested by the entire Metro Goldwyn Mayer in "Mission: Impossible3", the film will definitely not be as easy to earn as 《Ted》.
Three people walked across the villa to the backyard, and Eric laughed and said: "This kind of alternative theme is occasionally done in one or two. If it is too flooded, the audience will quickly feel disgusted. I am now here. Consider whether to start the sequel of 《Ted》 in the short term. "
Bernard Weinlaub said: "This interesting film, the audience is definitely looking forward to seeing the sequel as soon as possible."
With that said, the three have arrived in the backyard.
The courtyard with an area of more than 1,000 square meters is bright, but the atmosphere is very quiet. About forty or fifty guests are scattered around the courtyard, chatting together in groups of three or five Holding the sky.
Although the arrival of Eric has aroused everyone ’s attention, in this very formal reception, the crowd did not come to greet each other, but some guests inevitably moved their paces, hoping to appear on the Eric ’s path. , Take a look at the situation and chat a few words.
Entering the backyard, Bernard Winlab and Eric greeted each other softly and left to entertain other guests.
Amy and Eric took two drinks together and started to recommend some guests to him.
"Eric, this is Kevin, Kevin · Williamson," Amy enthusiastically introduced to a 30 multi-year-old man wearing a dark plaid suit: "Kevin just told me about him The latest script idea, maybe you can also listen to it. "
Kevin · Williamson is exactly the screenwriter of the 《Scream》 series.
All in all, the surname gap between Williamson and Williams is similar to that of Hansson and Hans. For so many years, we have been accustomed to various names and surnames. Eric has also become accustomed to it.
Although the reputation of the 《Scream》 series has risen, Kevin · Williamson also clearly understands the energy and status of the young people in Hollywood, and he respectfully shook hands with Eric. After two greetings, he began to actively introduce his latest script idea: " Mr. Williams, the story is this: Ann lives in a lifeless old-fashioned town, her biggest wish is to get a full scholarship from the university, and then leave the place far away. But, when she is about to graduate, she has to face the right Her very harsh history teacher's blame. During an exam, her history teacher Ms. Tingle suspected she was cheating, so she clung to this matter. If she was put on the cheater's hat, Ann's scholarship would undoubtedly Soaking up, she privately found Ms. Tingle to seek reconciliation, but the conflict between the two parties was intensified unexpectedly during the exchange process. Under the circumstance, the wrong teacher kidnapped his history teacher, so things became more and more impossible To clean up, for the next period of time, Ann had to cover up this matter as much as possible in front of his family, friends and police officers who came to ask ... "
Eric patiently listened to Kevin · Williamson after speaking the rough outline of script before asking: "Kevin, what is your theme for this movie?"
Kevin · Williamson thought about it and said, "This is a thriller suspense film with some horror elements of young people."
Eric smiled on his face and said: "So, Kevin, you clearly know your strengths, but this seems to have become a kind of **** to you. I have to admit that this is a very good idea, unexpected The kidnapping case and painstaking cover. But think about it, such an idea is more suitable for an absurd black comedy, just imagine some of the plots, full of dramatic conflict of drama. "
After finishing Eric, seeing that Kevin · Williamson showed a thoughtful look, it would stop there.
The ability to dial Kevin · Williamson is also due to the fact that he brought the 《Scream》 series to Metro Goldwyn Mayer. As for whether the other party can go further, or whether they want to go further, it is not within the scope of Eric.
After the 《Scream》 series, Kevin · Williamson has no representative works except for the previous summer season Box Office, which was barely good, "I know what you did last summer."
The production cost of The Faculty, 30 million USD, which was released in the same period of the previous two weeks and 《Ted》, is the main feature of Columbia Film Studio at the end of the year, but so far, the film Box Office is only 2more than 6 million USD, which is completely different from the 100 million 60 million of 《Ted》. Because Box Office is far lower than expected, Columbia has abandoned the overseas distribution plan of "The Faculty" and decided to sell copyright directly.
A few people left Kevin · Williamson, Amy slowed down, stopped by the pool, and said: "Kevin just mentioned it to me, he hopes to be able to direct the movie himself."
"You should have seen" The Faculty "?" Eric shook his head slightly and said: "Kevin has no direction at all. If it can't settle down and let itself get rid of the influence of 《Scream》, he will be further away after the popularity is exhausted. Will soon be eliminated by Hollywood. "
Amy expression is hesitant, saying: "So, this movie?"
Eric smiled and said: "You decide for yourself, such a small production will not affect anything. However, if Kevin continues this way, there is no need to cooperate in the future."
From the description of Kevin · Williamson, Eric understands that the cost of this movie will not be too high, and it can still be easily controlled within 15 million USD, and Metro Goldwyn Mayer cannot possibly put any low-cost horror movie production budget like Sony Film Industry Was turned to 30 million USD.
Plus the Kevin · Williamson who created the 《Scream》 series personally directed this gimmick, the possibility of loss of the film is not high, but if Kevin · Williamson is shot according to the script style that I just described, a film is neither scary nor bloody. The less funny alternative campus dramas for teenagers, the possibility of Box Office selling is almost zero.
Amy nodded and said, "Oh, yes, Jenna is also here. We are currently discussing whether to prepare" New York Wife "or" Manhattan Girl "first. You can help us."
Eric is about to walk to Chris · Jenna with Amy, and Penélope · Cruz in a burgundy low-cut dress came over and raised a toast and said: "Hi, Eric."
Both of them are holding wine glasses. Eric just shook hands with Penélope and said, "Good evening, Penny, will you be the only one coming here?"
Penélope ’s gaze is a little bitter: “Kate and Charlize have their own things.”
"You misunderstood me, I mean," Eric smiled and raised her arm: "I happened to be here by myself."
Penélope immediately realized that the cat was entangled and held Eric's arm intimately.
Amy saw Eric chatting with Penélope, gestured to Chris · Jenna, and walked over first.
Eric and Penélope continued to whisper by the pool, feeling the tenderness of the girl next to them. Eric suddenly remembered another thing and said, "Yes, what is your sister doing recently? I was at New York last year When I met her, I talked a few words. "
Last year at New York Fashion Week at party, Eric met Monica · Cruz. At that time, she also promised the girl to introduce some movies to her, but Eric soon forgot afterwards. Suddenly thinking of it now, it was a bit embarrassing. I wonder if the girl would be a villain in private.
Penélope heard Eric mentioning her sister, but apparently misunderstood something, and the small expression complained again, but still said: "She got a resident role in the new season of" Dark Angel Black Angel "this year.
Eric nodded and said: "The science fiction film produced by Jim, a great opportunity."
Penélope whispered in peace, seeing that Eric didn't go on, then let down.
After a few words, Eric took Penélope to Amy and Chris · Jenna, and discussed the development of the new derivative dramas of the Reality Show series, the two major cable stations of Metro Goldwyn Mayer for a while. Only then, Eric temporarily sent away the Latin girl beside him, and Amy stood in nowhere to continue the original topic about "Mission: Impossible3".
"From the current situation, the North America Box Office potential of" Mission: Impossible3 "should be between 260 million and 280 million USD, which is about 40 million USD lower than that of the summer Charlie's Angels3. Overseas, the potential of Box Office will also be around 6 to 700 million USD , The same as "Charlie's Angels3" and "Casino Royale" last year. global Box Office will probably be fixed within 900 million USD, which is unlikely to break through 1billion USD. "
Amy The tone is a bit regretful, if Hollywood other Film Studio Senior heard Amy For a global Box Office Close to 900 million Regretted that the movie would definitely produce an urge to cry. But it is undeniable that it was originally in three series Box Office The most outstanding " Mission: Impossible 》 Series, popular and Box Office Have been adopted by 007 series and 《Charlie's Angels》 The series is overtaking.
After listening to Amy, Eric said, "I have also read the analysis report made by the distribution department. This sequel is the first joint of Ethan Hunt and Bond. The audience has obviously no joint reaction to the two top agents. The previous men ’s and women ’s collocation is so popular. Next we can make adjustments in this regard, but I did n’t see Kevin · Costner tonight, is n’t he in Los Angeles? ”
"Kevin flew to Japan to participate in the promotion," Amy said: "However, he should be watching now, so he deliberately avoided us."
Eric has some doubts: "Wait?"
Amy nodded and said: "Kevin's manager has been delaying and we are about to negotiate the sequel's compensation for the next sequel. They should be waiting for the Box Office in the" The Fast and the Furious "series."