I’m in Hollywood Chapter 1141: Low open midnight show Box Office
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The next day, "Iron Man" ushered in the local premiere ceremony of North America.
Compared with the premieres of overseas cities such as Tokyo and London, the Los Angeles premiere of "Iron Man" is even more powerful.
Firefly Group has spared no effort to prepare for this premiere, especially after the network gossip incident in the past few days, in order to cope with possible unexpected situations, the group deliberately added an extra amount for this premiere. Security budget.
Fortunately, the entire premiere went very smoothly.
Since the word-of-mouth of "Iron Man" has been widely recognized, on the second day of the premiere, the media even paid more attention to the guest lineup comparable to the large-scale film awards ceremony, which also improved again. The topic of "Iron Man" became popular.
For most fans, from the premiere on Wednesday to the large-scale screening on Thursday at midnight and Friday, the two-day time is almost fleeting, but the work schedule of Eric is still full.
Culver City.
An internal screening hall in Columbia Studios.
Eric and Columbia Film IndustryCEOBill · Michanik are talking about company affairs while waiting for the representative of France Gaumont (Film) Company.
Last year, Besson once again directed another of his major productions, "The Jeanne d'Arc". This war epic film costing 300 million 90 million Franc is equivalent to USD, nearly 80 million, and belongs to Gaumont Film Company. Another big production attempt.
After the success of "Braveheart", although the number of epic movies has increased significantly in recent years, there are not many successful cases. The major Film Studio have gradually realized the high risk of epic films, so they are passionate about investing in such films Significantly cool down.
Ridley · Scott has already started production of "Gladiator", it is against this background was abandoned by Spielberg's An Berlin Film Industry, transferred to Fox under the lead of Eric.
Compared with the "Gladiator" which has achieved better results than "Braveheart" in the memory of Box Office and awards, Eric doesn't have much impression of "Jean Saint Jean", only vaguely remember the previous Heroine is Mira Jovovich.
It ’s just that because of the change in the history of Hollywood, Mila Jovovich, which is still obscure, does not have any intersection with Luc · Besson. Whether it is "The Fifth Element" or "Jean Saint Virgin," Heroine is replaced Other actresses.
"Warner Bros. has signed Wu's" Windtalkers ", but the attitude towards the film there is also very cautious. Warner Bros. will only bear 30% of the investment, and the other 70% of the investment is a German film fund. "
Eric was a little disappointed to hear Bill Michanik say this.
The former Metro Goldwyn Mayer was completely desperate for "Windtalkers", and solely paid for all the production and distribution costs of the film. "Windtalkers" Box Office was defeated, and Metro Goldwyn Mayer was also on the verge of bankruptcy.
However, this kind of disappointment is just a flash, and things can never run exactly according to their own ideas.
Not to mention, even if it only occupies 30% of the investment, Warner Bros. must still be responsible for the release of "Windtalkers", which will not only consume a large amount of funds again, but also occupy a high-quality period, which is completely time and money Multiple losses.
If another Will · Smith "Breeze X-Men" imitating "Men in Black" is also messed up, then next year will be a disaster for Time Warner's Film Industry business.
Thinking of this, Eric asked again: "What about" Breeze X-Men "?"
"" Breeze X-Men "was completely produced by Warner alone, without the introduction of collaborators." Bill · Michanick said, and said: "Eric, I saw a sample of" Jean Saint Jean "in advance , Seriously, I think this video is terrible and has no selling points. "
Eric also has no expectations for Joan of Arc, saying: "In this case, the loss of two consecutive major productions, Luke · Besson must be parting ways with Gaumont Film Company, he will come over later, All you have to do is pull him over. "
Bill · Michanik is a little puzzled. Luke · Besson has messed up two big productions in a row. Columbia Film Industry still needs to win each other?
Eric saw Bill · Michanick's thoughts and explained: "Luke · Besson is a very talented Director, but in fact, what I value more is his screenwriter and production ability in action movies. Although the film Box Office directed by him is not outstanding, the action films such as "Nikita" and "Taxi Express" which participated in the production of screenwriter are very successful, and the cost is not high. You can cooperate with him in this regard. , Or even remake these films into United States version. "
As he said, the door of the screening hall was pushed open, and Annie · Hathaway timidly probed the head of the hall. When he saw Eric, he immediately smiled and walked in with a restrained expression.
Annie is wearing a knee-length white tunic dress today, which is very obvious.
On approaching, Annie greeted quietly: "Eric, and also, Mr. Michanik."
Eric looked at the girl with a delicate and tender look, and patted her knees with a smile, and said: "Come, I heard that the crew of" Girl, Interrupted "was filmed in the studio. I think you should be here." /
Annie glanced at Bill Michanik, sitting embarrassedly on Eric ’s lap, but hugged the man ’s neck intimately: "Eric, I thought you forgot me."
Since we met at the "Ring" celebration last year, Annie has not been able to see Eric in the next six months, although sometimes it seems that it is not appropriate to accept the Eric card , But more often, girls are so anxious that Eric will forget themselves.
"Of course not, but you know, I'm very busy. I heard that you received another love movie called, um," Heaven's Side ", but also to Bahamas shoots?"
Annie did n’t expect Eric to know everything about him, a little surprised, but then he was relieved that this man controlled most of Hollywood.
Nodded, Annie said: "Carr thinks this character is very suitable for me, Carr · Franco, my manager, Eric, do you remember?"
"Remember," Eric smiled and said, "Then make a good shot. In addition, if there is any need for help in the future, you can go directly to Bill. You do n’t need to call my assistant ’s office anymore. Good at handling these. "
Annie was a little embarrassed. She got the Heroine of "The Other Side of Paradise". Although this is only a low-cost film of Production Studio alone, but to get this role, she is a rookie newbie, without some external assistance is definitely not possible, so he contacted his assistant office through the phone number that Eric gave her .
The assistant office of Eric is of course impossible to be good at unblocking a movie character.
But Annie called over there, which also meant that Carolyn and Meyer knew about it, and then had a bit of a grumpy look.
After hearing Eric say this, Bill Michanik took the initiative to hand over a business card and smiled: "Miss Hathaway, if there is anything in the future, you can call me."
Although it is the weakest Film Studio head of the Firefly system, it is also one of the seven heads, and no one can ignore the energy of such an executive in Hollywood.
Annie took the business card and carefully collected it, saying: "Thank you, Mr. Michanik."
After explaining this matter, Eric patted on the girl ’s waist and said, "So, I still have some things, so go ahead first."
Annie was not too willing to leave, rubbed on Eric, and could not care too much, and came over and said: "Eric, are you free tonight?"
"Uh," Eric nodded: "I will let someone pick you up after work."
Send Annie, several representatives of Gaumont (Film) Company also arrived soon, Luc · Besson also specially came to Los Angeles.
Everyone greeted each other and began to watch the sample of "Jean Saint Jean".
Then, although Eric did n’t expect anything from Joan of Arc, but after reading it, I realized that the film was worse than the lowest expectations in his mind. Luc · Besson is completely the talent of any shoots epic movie.
Although the film does not lack a large scene, it feels almost confusing to Eric.
The bigger the scene, the more chaotic it feels, making people completely unable to appreciate the beauty of the lens composition.
Although the new Heroine Alice Taglioni is also beautiful, her acting skills are not complimentable. Even from the beginning to the end, the film does not show the cultural connotations such as "Freedom" in "Braveheart".
An epic film that neither makes people feel blood boiling nor makes people think. In addition to the word failure, Eric can't think of a more appropriate adjective.
If it is not out of politeness and the thought of drawing Luc · Besson, Eric is likely to get up and leave after seeing half.
The Joan of Arc has been confirmed to be released in various countries in Europe in October. Europe's popular movie schedule is basically similar to North America. Therefore, just from the schedule, Eric probably realizes that Gaumont Film Company also has no expectations for this film. The coldness and alienation between the representatives of Gaumont (Film) Company and Luc · Besson who are here today can be easily felt.
After watching the film, Eric didn't discuss this movie at all, but only communicated with Luc · Besson to develop the intention of Hollywood.
Luc · Besson is also clearly aware of the upcoming defeat of Joan of Arc, which has messed up two major productions in a row, and his life in the French film industry will certainly not be too good for the next few years. In the face of Eric's personal solicitation, he was quite excited, and he promised on the spot.
After working for a day, I took Annie to a restaurant in Venice Beach after work, and then returned to Malibu.
However, this evening Eric is somewhat absent-minded.
Tomorrow "Iron Man" is about to be released on a large scale, and the midnight show tonight is also a very critical data for the film.
East coast is already in the night. On the west coast, more than ten o'clock in the evening, there have been emails related to "Iron Man" sent to the BlackBerry that Eric just replaced.
The specific midnight scene Box Office information of the film will be released one after another in the early hours of the West Coast.
Although compared to the current net worth, Eric really does not need to care too much about the gains and losses of a film. But when things really came to an end, I realized that it was not easy to be relieved because of the habit formed over a long period of time.
And, obviously, many executives of Firefly Group have a hard time taking a rest tonight.
The planning made by Eric for the Marvel Cinematic Universe plan is too large. Once successful, Firefly Group will be able to maintain a considerable advantage in the Film Industry business in the next two decades or even 30.
The bigger the cake painting, the more it will suffer, and the expectation brought to everyone by the success of the Metro Goldwyn Mayer agent movie universe, it is difficult for everyone to confirm the Box Office data information of "Iron Man" in the first place. clam down.
Women ’s minds are always the most sensitive. Annie obviously also feels the absent emotion of Eric, so they are more obedient and submissive, and they look very cautiously to please.
It's still twelve o'clock in the morning without knowing it.
The **** the big bed has already fallen asleep, Eric has taken a bath, but she came downstairs.
Pour yourself a pot of coffee, sit on the sofa by the glass curtain wall and read a document to kill time, and occasionally look at the dark night outside the curtain wall.
After one o'clock in the morning, the e-mail notification sounds on the BlackBerry and the laptop next to them rang at the same time.
Eric takes the laptop and opens the unread emails it just received, looking directly for the specific Box Office numbers for the midnight show.
7600,000 USD.
Thoughts are suddenly confused.
The midnight show Box Office of 7600,000 USD is absolutely excellent compared to most films.
However, Eric just happened to be reading the Box Office information of the midnight show of the big production movie in recent years.
Compared to "Iron Man" 7600,000 USD midnight field Box Office, "Mission: Impossible3" midnight field Box Office is 9200,000 USD, "The Matrix2" midnight field Box Office is 9950,000 USD, "Charlie's Angels3" midnight field Box Office is 12500,000 USD before Biography: The Threat of the Ghost "midnight show Box Office reached 16500,000 USD.
Of course, Eric also knows that movies such as "Mission: Impossible3" have accumulated a very large group of diehard fans. The Star Wars series has formed an United States cultural phenomenon. Fans of these series will be eager to wait. The film was first shown to watch the movie, so it will create a series of high midnight scenes Box Office.
In comparison, Iron Man can only be regarded as the second-line Superhero of Marvel, and its popularity in Marvel Superhero is much lower than that of Spider-Man, Hulk, XX-Men and other roles. What's more, this is only the opening work of "Iron Man", or even the opening work of Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although the popularity of "Iron Man" has reached the level of the whole people under the large-scale publicity offensive of Firefly Group, after all, there is still no core fan group that will watch the movie in the first place.
As for the factor of Eric's personal participation, although it can bring more popularity to the film. However, Eric also knows that since his personal works have never had a unified and distinctive style, and also have not formed a large number of diehard fans, this kind of factor will not greatly promote the midnight show Box Office.
However, even if these are the realities that have to be faced, looking at the "Iron Man" at this time only 7600,000 USD midnight Box Office data, Eric is still difficult to be satisfied.
It is conceivable that if this data is leaked, some media will be hyped tomorrow, which may even affect the follow-up Box Office trend of "Iron Man".