《Best of Hollywood》


 Chapter 1： run into a wall

    Looking at the copy in his hand, Ryan looked helpless. For more than half a month, he didn''t know how many distribution companies rejected him.


    "Even if there are countless successful cases brought by past life memories, there is still no way to face a short experimental film shot with a home camera."


    Ryan murmured to himself with a wry smile, turned around and walked out of the distribution company''s door, ready to go back and re-edit it again, maybe a distribution company could release it.


    Of course, don''t even think about theatrical distribution, he is grateful to be able to distribute the videotape offline directly.


    Hollywood has more than a thousand film companies and distribution companies, large and small, and countless films are produced every year, not counting European and other overseas films.


    Most of them never had a chance to be released, or only a few theaters tried to play them for a few days, and then released them directly to video tapes.


    It can be said that the vast majority of distribution companies and film companies in Hollywood refer to the distribution of video tapes to recover their investment.


    Thinking of this, Ryan couldn''t help sighing, no wonder Hollywood is a movie paradise.


    On the other side of the Pacific Ocean in the previous life, the only way to make money for movies was almost all at the box office, there was no offline video tape distribution at all, the first broadcast rights of TV stations were also dispensable, and the income from peripheral products was almost zero.


    Even after 2020, there is only one item of online copyright that can be sold for a price.


    In contrast to Hollywood, the box office revenue of a film can account for at most about 30% of the film''s total revenue. Many films can recover their costs only by offline video tape distribution, which is unimaginable.


    Not to mention peripheral products, TV station premiere rights, etc., the means of profit can be described as various.


    He remembers very clearly that in his previous life, for his dream of being a director, he almost went bankrupt and shot a film.


    In the end, not only did no distribution company agree to release, but pirated CDs can be seen everywhere in the market, and it is said that they are selling well.


    As for which publishing company leaked it, there is no way of knowing.


    What made him dumbfounded was that several regular video websites came to buy the copyright at a very low price, which not only allowed him to recover the filming cost, but also made a small profit.


    However, the issuing company remained indifferent to him.


    Fortunately, with the rise of the Internet, many large-scale video websites have begun to set foot in the film industry, shooting a large number of online videos to enrich the film library of the website.


    In this way, he suddenly became busy, and he had to shoot five or six movies in a year.


    Until his death in a car accident in his previous life, there were still three filming contracts that were not fulfilled.


    However, God seemed to have played a joke on him and gave him a new life.


    Ryan is a graduate of the Film Department of the University of Southern California. His mother died early, and his father runs a large ranch in Texas. Although he is not considered a rich man, he still has some assets. The annual income of the ranch is very considerable. .


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t spend tens of thousands of dollars to shoot a messy experimental short film.


    But like all American families, the relationship with the stepmother is very cold, and the relationship with the father is getting worse and worse, not very close.


    For Ryan now, it is good news.


    "It seems that we can only go back and talk about it."


    Ryan hailed a taxi and went home, lying in bed thinking hard.


    The current experimental film is really too bad.


    Even with the experience of his previous life, there was nothing he could do.


    Perhaps there are many bad movies in Hollywood that sell well, but the premise is that you have a distribution company willing to release them.


    However, the content of this experimental film is mediocre, and no distribution company is interested in it.


    To make matters worse, the money on the credit card is only a little over a thousand dollars, which is not considered rich after daily expenses and rent are excluded.


    This is also the only thing that comforts him. The balance on the credit card is not negative, otherwise he will really fall into an economic crisis.


    The balance on the credit cards of most young Americans is almost negative, and they have to run around every month to repay the loan.


    In this respect, Ryan is different from most young Americans.


    Since he found his first part-time job, he hasn''t asked his family for a penny. Apart from the expensive tuition fees, the rest of the living expenses, including the money for shooting documentaries, are saved by himself bit by bit.


    "Then what to do next!"


    "It''s editing again, go to the distribution company to try your luck!"


    "It''s better to find a short-term job to make money first, preferably a job related to the crew."


    Of course, extras can also be used, nothing more than acting as a background cloth or a dead body, it is not difficult for him.


    He is in urgent need of funds now, and he is preparing to shoot his first film, so no matter what the job is, as long as it can make money.


    Whether it is the experience of the previous life or the memory of this life, he has never thought about finding someone to invest in.


    An unknown college graduate who is preparing to shoot his first official film, unless he is crazy, no one will invest in him.


    In his previous life, he had been an assistant director and assistant director for more than ten years.


    Even so, when preparing to shoot the first film, no one cared about investment, and could only invest all his wealth on himself.


    Of course, it is a good choice to go to work on the set if it is really not possible.


    Working in the crew is a very rare opportunity for college students who have just graduated.


    You can get familiar with the filming process of the crew, take the opportunity to meet some contacts, and even have a slight possibility of being appreciated by Hollywood bigwigs.


    You can also save some salary at the same time.


    That''s what Ryan has done before.


    In addition, any slightly larger crew will not be stingy with salary and food.


    One of the biggest benefits of working in a Hollywood crew is that you can save money on breakfast, lunch, dinner, and supper.


    At that moment, Ryan got up from the bed, picked up the phone and called his agent, asking if there was a chance to work on the set.


    As for the experimental short film, he was really too lazy to continue wasting time editing it.


    That''s right, it''s the agent. Almost everyone who works in Hollywood has their own agent.


    Of course, it can''t be some gold medal or big-name agent, just an ordinary small agent, in charge of 20 or 30 extras, or young people like Ryan who intend to develop in Hollywood.


    Not long after, there was a roaring sound from inside when the phone was connected.


    "Ryan Gosling?"


    "How dare you call me!"


    "Do you know how much trouble UU Reading caused me last time because of you idiot!"


    On the other side of the phone, Kate''s face was gloomy and her voice was full of anger. Just because of this guy, he almost lost the relationship he had so hard to build.


    Ryan didn''t seem to hear it, and said, "Okay Kate, I admit that it was all my fault last time."


    "As long as you are helping me find a job this time, rest assured that I will not let you down."


    Kate showed a hint of sarcasm, and said unceremoniously: "Disappointed!"


    "Are you taking an experimental film that looks like garbage again, and looking for recommendations from the crew everywhere!"


    "Sorry Ryan, I have decided to terminate the contract with you, please don''t call me again in the future."


    "Listen to my advice, you are not suitable for Hollywood, you will only waste time if you continue to stay"


    After speaking, he hung up the phone without hesitation.


    An unruly guy, clearly inappropriate to continue wasting his resources.


    The beeping sound from the phone made Ryan very speechless. It seemed that according to what happened in his memory, he was really not suitable to stay in Hollywood.


    Taking advantage of the opportunity to work in the film crew, I searched for people to recommend the experimental film everywhere, which eventually led to being kicked out of the film crew.


    Not only did he lose a good job, but he also caused a lot of trouble for the agent. Naturally, he was not likable, and it was only natural for him to be kicked away by the agent.


    "It seems that I have to find another agent again."


    "I hope that what happened last time has not been spread."


    Putting down the phone, Ryan looked at the ceiling and said to himself.


    Finding another agent in Hollywood is like eating and drinking, it''s normal.

 Chapter 2： exposed

    "Hello, did Josie ask for me!"


    "What, no, that''s fine."


    Ryan put down the phone a little discouraged. It seems that the news about him in the crew was still spread, like a joke, spread among a group of extras and managers.


    Those who have heard some rumors dare not sign a contract with him at all.


    Fortunately, there are countless agents in Hollywood, so you don''t have to worry about finding an agent, not to mention that some agents may not have heard of this matter.


    With this in mind, I continued to make calls.


    "Jason, how are you doing!"


    "Oh, forget it."


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    "Hey, Jack, ask your agent for me!"


    "You were also terminated by the agent."


    "OK then."


    Almost every day in Hollywood, a large number of extras are terminated by their agents, or extras kick their agents away.


    "What, a brokerage company that just opened!"


    "Chen, can you tell me the exact address!"


    "Thank you, I''ll treat you to a drink later."


    After asking a lot, Ryan found a brokerage company that had just opened, so he could give it a try.


    As for not looking for an agent!


    What a joke!


    You thought it was so easy to get a part-time job in a film crew!


    Especially the famous big crew, don''t even think about it if it has nothing to do with it.


    For example, his last job on a film crew was contacted by his agent with the help of his contacts.


    Ryan didn''t think much about it at the moment, he tidied up a bit, and immediately went out to take a taxi, try to see if he could get in, and find another agent.


    After running for less than half of the city, Ryan finally came to the brokerage company at the address. It was a three-story building that was a little bit old. A signboard had just been erected at the door, with the English words "Star Brokerage Company" written on it.


    The Xingkong Brokerage Company in front of him seemed to have just been established, and even the signboard was newly put up.


    At least it shouldn''t be a foreskin company.


    "It seems pretty reliable."


    Ryan murmured to himself, and walked in. The inside was somewhat messy, there was no receptionist, and it looked a little deserted.


    At this time, a young woman came down from upstairs, about twenty years old, a standard American young woman, with a slightly sweet appearance, and generally quite beautiful.


    "You are!"


    The woman looked at him suspiciously, Ryan shook his head, and said, "Hello, my name is Ryan Gosling, a graduate of the University of Southern California''s film department, and I want to find a job in the film crew, and by the way, I''m familiar with you." Take a look at the filming process of the crew."


    There is no mention of wanting to be a director, or making an experimental short film.


    USC Film Graduate!


    The woman couldn''t help but looked at him in surprise, somewhat curious, the film department of the University of Southern California is also quite famous.


    For Hollywood, though, a USC film graduate isn''t all that unusual.


    However, graduates of the film department of the University of Southern California who want to enter the film crew and find a job are really rare, which is somewhat surprising.


    It''s just the name Ryan Gosling, she seems to have heard of it somewhere.


    "Ryan Gosling!"


    "USC Film Graduate!"


    The woman looked up and down for a long time, and suddenly realized something, and said, "Ryan Gosling, you are the guy who dared to recommend experimental short films everywhere in Tom Hanks'' crew!"


    That''s right, his last cast was starring Tom Hanks and directed by Robert Zemeckis, a film invested by Paramount.


    By the way, the title of the film is "Forrest Gump".


    It is conceivable that in such a production crew, even a small matter can be spread uproariously.


    Besides, it''s not a trivial matter.


    Ryan smiled awkwardly and said, "That''s just a misunderstanding."


    Misunderstand!


    The woman was speechless for a while, this can also be regarded as a misunderstanding!


    "Do you still want to sneak into the crew and recommend that experimental short film!"


    Faced with such a problem, Ryan immediately spoke uprightly, saying: "How is it possible!"


    "I have learned enough lessons from the last time, and now I just want to find a job to earn living expenses."


    However, the woman still held suspicious eyes, which made him uncomfortable.


    "Well, let me give you a brief introduction first. My name is Heidi, the receptionist of this company."


    "You can go to the office on the third floor and try."


    "I hope Helen won''t accept your big trouble." After speaking, Heidi turned and walked outside.


    big trouble!


    Ryan nodded with a wry smile, and walked to the third floor.


    Although this Heidi didn''t speak very nicely, it also made him unable to refute.


    Letting an unstable factor into the crew is a big trouble no matter who it is.


    Not long after, Ryan walked up to the third floor, found the office Heidi had mentioned, and knocked on the door, and a very pleasant voice came from inside.


    "Come in!"


    Hearing that, Ryan pushed open the door of the office and walked in. What he saw was a very simple office. Except for the most basic office supplies, there was no extra decoration.


    At this time, there was a woman in front of the desk who was sorting out the documents. She seemed to be a little older than Heidi. She should be in her mid-twenties. Her facial features were very delicate, with a slight hint of the softness of an oriental woman, and her figure was quite tall. .


    Even if he was sitting, he could tell that he was tall, at least 1.65 meters, or even 1.7 meters.


    Even in Hollywood, where there are so many beauties, she can be regarded as a "beauty", or a fashionable beauty.


    The only fly in the ointment is that the professional suit is too neutral, the face is cold, and there is a hint of shrewdness in the depths of the eyes, it is by no means a vase relying on appearance.


    A strange look flashed in Ryan''s eyes. It seemed that it would be nice to have a beautiful manager.


    The woman looked up at Ryan, said calmly, "I''m Helen-Solomon, the owner of Xingkong Brokerage Company."


    "You can show me your profile."


    Ryan took out the personal information, handed it to the other party, and asked insincerely: "The Star Brokerage Company has just been established not long ago!"


    On the stairs just now, he looked around, and it seemed that this company was newer than he thought.


    Helen flipped through the information briefly, and said, "Well, what you said is not bad."


    "The Star Brokerage Company has just been established."


    It is indeed a new company.


    Ryan shrugged and didn''t say much, he didn''t have any choice now.


    "By the way, you worked part-time on the set in your first year of college!" Helen asked.


    "That''s right." Ryan nodded, and said, "Sometimes I also make guest appearances as extras or backgrounds. UU Reading "


    "So, you know a lot of extras and crew members!" Helen asked again.


    "It''s kind of acquainted with a few, but they are all low-level people." Ryan said truthfully.


    If he didn''t know many people, he might not be able to inquire about Xingkong Brokerage Company.


    In fact, if it wasn''t for that incident, even without an agent, it wouldn''t be difficult for him to work part-time in ordinary film crews.


    "You are a graduate of the Film Department of the University of Southern California!" Helen put down the documents in her hand, looked at Ryan and asked again.


    "That''s right."


    "I just graduated last year." The only identity Ryan can show is probably a graduate of the University of Southern California''s film department.


    As a well-known private university in the United States, the University of Southern California has always had a good sign.


    "Very good university."


    "By the way, you can show me the experimental short film you shot. If possible, maybe I can find a small distribution company to try it out."


    Helen finally mentioned the experimental short film, it seems that Heidi had already called her just now.


    Of course, the release she was talking about couldn''t be an online release, but an offline video tape release.


    "No problem, I can deliver it tomorrow." Ryan agreed without hesitation.


    Obviously, the Helen in front of me has some contacts of her own, so she can try to recommend them to the publishing company.


    Next, Helen didn''t say anything more, just let his cell phone turn on 24 hours a day, and he would be notified if there was a suitable crew, and he didn''t even sign a formal contract.


    Back home, Ryan re-edited the short film overnight.


    Early the next morning, it was mailed to Xingkong Brokerage Company by FedEx, and the recipient''s name was Helen.

 Chapter 3： write script

    In the next half a month or so, Ryan has been familiarizing himself with the surrounding environment, reading various books related to shooting, and the schedule is very full.


    During this period, Helen called once, saying that a small crew was recruiting extras to serve as the backdrop.


    Ryan refused without even thinking about it. With such a job, it is obviously impossible to understand the filming process of the crew.


    Similar to "Forrest Gump", the opportunity to work with such a large crew is naturally not something that can be encountered casually, and one can only wait for the opportunity slowly.


    Fortunately, the money in the credit card can last for a few days, and it is not too late to use it as a background cloth or a corpse.


    However, in the next few days, there was no news from Helen.


    In this regard, Ryan was not disappointed. After all, his work on the crew of "Forrest Gump" had already become a laughingstock for many people, and he was quite famous.


    As a person with a good reputation and not yet a good reputation, it is obvious that no crew will hire him easily.


    This is nothing but a normal thing.


    "It seems that we can only go to the bank." After thinking about it, Ryan felt that instead of wasting time as a backdrop, it would be better to go directly to the bank and bring a sum of money first.


    Of course, the amount of money will not be too much, and it will only cost tens of thousands of dollars.


    But before that, he first had to write a script, a film that could cost tens of thousands of dollars. The content was simple, the plot was straightforward, the crew was small, and the lower the cost, the better.


    At the same time, there must be enough publicity and selling points, preferably successful cases that have appeared in previous lives.


    There are all kinds of success stories in his mind, and he can just pick one out of them.


    Thinking of this, Ryan immediately found a pen and paper, and began to conceive slowly.


    It is true that he had watched many movies in his previous life, but now that such a long time has passed, now he needs to recall bit by bit, and it is impossible to remember some details clearly, so he can only fill in slowly according to his memory.


    In addition, there are inevitably differences in time points, and the plot must conform to the current time period.


    In addition, although he had filmed many films on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in his previous life, but now he is in Hollywood. Many places are different from the other side of the Pacific Ocean, so there is inevitably a difference in experience.


    On the other side of the Pacific Ocean is the traditional oriental culture, while Hollywood is the Great Americanism, this must be remembered.


    In this way, there will not be many films to choose from, or even a handful.


    Literary and artistic films can basically be excluded. Regardless of past and present lives, he has never made a literary and artistic film, nor does he have that artistic talent.


    There is no need to consider online movies, because there is no living soil for online movies at all.


    Commercial films were the genre he was good at in his previous life, but unfortunately he said "no money", and without investment of tens of millions of dollars, he didn''t even have to think about making commercial films.


    There are also horror movies. In Hollywood or the entire North American market, there are often small-budget horror movies. It is not difficult to shoot with a small scale, but the difficulty is money.


    No matter how low-budget a horror film is, the required investment would be more than one hundred thousand dollars, far beyond his budget.


    According to Ryan''s plan, it is best to control the cost of the film between 30,000 and 40,000 US dollars. If it is more, the bank may not lend him a loan.


    There are American comedies left. Like horror movies, American comedies are also typical of small and big.


    But let''s not talk about cost.


    For someone who grew up on the other side of the Pacific Ocean to shoot an American comedy film is a disaster.


    "To shoot a movie at a cost of 30,000 to 40,000 US dollars, obviously there should not be too many shots, preferably one shot to the end, and there should not be too many background cloths."


    "For an actor, it is best to be a college student who has just graduated, so that you can save a lot of salary."


    Ryan''s thoughts became clearer and clearer, and the ballpoint pen in his hand moved quickly. For a whole afternoon, he was thinking about the direction of the plot, choosing actors, shots and so on.


    The plot of this film is very simple, and the actors do not need any acting skills. Even the title of the film is very simple, it is called "The Blair Witch".


    A documentary or, to be precise, a pseudo-documentary with a tinge of horror.


    This is one of the most classic marketing success stories in Hollywood in the 1990s, and one of them can even be removed.


    The plot of the film itself is very simple, and the quality is even comparable to that of the experimental short film he shot. There is nothing to praise.


    All the highlights are on the promotion and marketing.


    However, Ryan was a little worried that he could not find a suitable distribution company.


    Even if a distribution company finally agrees to distribute it, the price to buy out the copyright of the film will not be too much.


    Yes, it is a buyout, and it is a one-time buyout of all copyrights of the film.


    share!


    He didn''t even dare to think about it. It is already a good result to have an issuing company offer a good price to buy it out.


    Of course, a more generous distribution company may be able to give a big red envelope when the film is sold well.


    "It seems that in addition to the script, we need to make a publicity plan."


    Ryan couldn''t help but let out a long sigh. It''s unbelievable that a director is forced to write a publicity plan.


    However, "The Blair Witch", the highlights of this film are all in the promotion and marketing. UU Reading has no selling points. If you want to sell it at a suitable price, you must have a wonderful promotional plan.


    "Also, you must be cautious when choosing an issuing company. It is best to choose a company with a better reputation."


    Ryan thought about the names of Hollywood distribution companies that he could remember, but he couldn''t think of which distribution company had a more reliable reputation.


    He is very clear about the virtues of Hollywood distribution companies. Once the price cannot be negotiated, they will immediately turn their backs, and even stab a knife in the back, making you lose everything.


    In the previous life, I don��t know how many film companies and directors on the other side of the Pacific Ocean were cheated by Hollywood distribution companies.


    Lao Mouzi is a typical example.


    In the next few days, Ryan first submitted the script to the Editors'' Association for filing, which was regarded as an insurance policy.


    In the remaining time, in addition to sorting out a detailed character characteristics and outline, it will be put on the publicity planning plan.


    The release and publicity of "The Blair Witch" in the previous life mainly relied on the Internet as the carrier, and traditional media such as newspapers and TV stations were only an auxiliary.


    But the current scale of the Internet is far from meeting the requirements, so it can only be reversed, relying on traditional media newspapers and TV stations as the main body of propaganda.


    To put it bluntly, there is no limit to the hype, making it difficult to tell whether the content of the film is true or false, and it has become a hot topic in North America.


    As for the truth coming out in the future, how the fooled media and movie fans will react is out of his consideration, the worst is not to sign the director''s name, anyway, he doesn''t want to bear the infamy.


    The issuing company doesn''t care about these things, as long as it can make money, or simply register an offshore company for issuance.


    It can make money without damaging the reputation of the issuing company.

 Chapter 4： USC Pride

    "script!"


    Helen frowned, flipping through the few thin pages of the script in front of her, and took a few minutes to read it roughly, and then she glanced at the budget again.


    "There will be no film company or investor investing in such a script."


    "Even creditworthy loans from banks will not pass the review."


    Although she has never been a producer or director, it can still be seen that the script in front of her is too ordinary, and probably not much better than that experimental short film.


    Three film students went to a small town to investigate the local legend about witches, preparing to make it into a documentary, but they disappeared mysteriously shortly afterwards.


    Such a boring content is destined to be uninterested, and the poor filming cost, the quality of the film can be imagined.


    Only some novice directors can write such boring scripts.


    Even if it is actually filmed, at most, like many experimental films, the offline video tapes will be released directly, and there will not even be a chance to distribute offline video tapes.


    "Although there are many financing channels in Hollywood, they are all the way some big companies operate, and you are obviously not one of them."


    "What''s more, the script in front of me is worthless in my opinion."


    Helen stared down at the script on the desk, seemed to think about it, and finally shook her head.


    Regarding Helen''s attitude, Ryan had already prepared for it. The film "The Blair Witch" was not based on the plot or the film itself.


    "Perhaps this can change your mind."


    While speaking, Ryan put another promotional camp plan in front of Helen.


    If it weren''t for the cumbersome procedures for applying for a bank loan, he wouldn''t have come here with a publicity plan to impress Helen.


    Video promotion and marketing plan!


    The words on the file bag made Helen frowned, and she didn''t want to waste any more time, but she still opened the file bag and started to browse.


    However, the content inside surprised her, and she was deeply attracted after just reading the beginning.


    Such a unique publicity model is as dazzling as a shooting star, as if it is a powerful and unconstrained style, which is unimaginable.


    Even in Hollywood, there has never been such a way of publicity.


    Or it can be said that this film publicity plan has created a new Hollywood publicity model.


    Even, in Helen''s opinion, it''s a pity that such a perfect film promotion plan is used to promote such a film.


    With an indescribably complicated emotion, Helen finished reading the promotion plan in her hand, and was silent for half a minute before speaking.


    "It''s a crazy propaganda method, but it is also feasible, but!"


    "However, this kind of publicity will definitely ignite public opinion, and even once the matter is exposed, there will be countless angry media and movie fans, and they will tear you to pieces."


    Ryan smiled, and said indifferently: "Infamy is sometimes a way to become famous."


    "What''s more, I didn''t intend to sign the name, and I''m not a member of the directors'' union anyway."


    "Besides, at least it can show that my publicity plan is very successful, isn''t it!"


    Such infamy, at least for the time being, is not something he can afford.


    Helen took a deep breath and said, "It''s really good."


    "However, this kind of publicity method is likely to affect the reputation of the distribution company. I am afraid that the future distribution channels of the film will be troublesome."


    Ryan spread his hands and said, "I don''t think anyone will refuse the dollar that can be easily obtained."


    There is never a bottom line for the downline of Hollywood distribution companies, and various means of publicity and hype are emerging in endlessly.


    Even if he lowered the downline by a large amount, it was still nothing. To the issuing company, he would only appreciate it and would not refuse it.


    "Helen, don''t you know a small publishing company!"


    If you are a large distribution company, you may still think about it, but a small distribution company does not need to consider these at all.


    "Besides, it is entirely possible to register a new distribution company and push it to the front to receive cheers from the media and movie fans."


    Artisan, the distribution company of "The Blair Witch" in the previous life, chose to release the director and actors together to meet the wrath of the media and countless movie fans.


    The artisan company hides behind the scenes and pushes away the negative influence.


    Naturally, he would not choose this method, so in order to quell the anger of the media and movie fans in the future, he had to release the distribution company or the leading actor of the movie.


    "It''s well prepared."


    Helen nodded, a newly registered distribution company is obviously a very good shield.


    But for now these are just empty words.


    "It seems that we need to sign a formal brokerage contract." Helen knew that for the issuing company, the most important thing was profit, not reputation. As long as there were enough interests, these would not be a problem.


    Most of the extras and crew workers do not actually need to sign a formal agent contract. For them, the agent generally acts as a middleman, not a real agent.


    Only actors with real potential will be signed by their agents and cultivated with their own contacts and resources.


    At this time, in Helen''s eyes, Ryan already has the value of cultivation.


    Don''t underestimate the value of a director, especially for an agent, the director is only worth more than actors of the same level.


    "I''m ready for this." Ryan naturally wouldn''t refuse, anyway, he had already received a contract termination application from his previous agent a few days ago, and he signed his name very happily.


    "But the bank!"


    Before he could finish speaking, Helen immediately rejected the bank loan, saying: "The bank loan procedure is cumbersome, and it won''t do any good for this film."


    "Anyway, forty thousand dollars is not a lot, I can lend it to you privately for a while."


    In addition to the publicity plan of "The Blair Witch", the most important thing is to keep it secret, but there are many approval procedures for bank loans, which is not conducive to keeping it secret.


    "However, I have one condition."


    "The main actors in the film need to be selected from the actors under Starry Sky Company."


    Just like what Ryan used to say in his previous life, there is no free lunch in the world, so Helen would not miss such an opportunity to become famous, and notoriety is sometimes a kind of fame.


    "no problem."


    Ryan agreed without even thinking about it. Anyway, the protagonists in the film don''t need any acting skills, as long as they are young enough.


    "But they must sign a non-disclosure agreement. Before the film is officially released, they must not appear in front of the media and movie fans."


    "It''s best to travel to a certain country in Africa for a while and then come back."


    Helen didn''t refuse, even if Ryan didn''t say it, she would do it.


    Next, Helen personally printed out a broker contract and asked Ryan to sign it.


    The two discussed some important points in the release promotion.


    After all, Ryan is not familiar with Hollywood''s process, and Helen needs to help supplement many details.


    "The distribution company is the key to the success of this film, so we must choose a suitable distribution company."


    "At the same time, you have to be mentally prepared. Even if your publicity plan is perfect, the distribution company may still not pay too high a price."


    Helen felt it necessary to remind, never overestimate the harshness of the issuing company.


    "Even the distribution company I was talking about."


    All Hollywood film companies, distribution companies, theaters, or producers, directors, investors, etc., are all interests first.


    Facing a second film shot by a fresh graduate of the University of Southern California''s film department, even with an almost perfect promotional plan, he still wouldn''t pay too high a price.


    In Hollywood, the distribution company is the one that decides everything.


    "I have seen the miserliness of the publishing company a long time ago in these days."


    Ryan made a helpless gesture, UU Reading looked at Helen curiously at the same time, and asked, "Who is the publishing company you are talking about!"


    Helen picked up the coffee on the table, took a sip, and said casually, "Twentieth Century Fox."


    "My parents have some friendship with George Lucas. You can try to ask him to recommend someone from the distribution department of 20th Century Fox."


    Ryan looked at the calm Helen in surprise, and subconsciously blurted out, "Star Wars!"


    George Lucas!


    The father of Star Wars, one of the four major Hollywood directors, the founder of Lucasfilm, the founder of Industrial Magic Light, the former owner of Pixar Animation Studio, etc.


    In the United States, George Lucas can be said to be a household name, and his far-reaching influence is far beyond the imagination of outsiders, and he has a very good cooperative relationship with 20th Century Fox and Paramount.


    There have long been rumors in Hollywood that George Lucas intends to restart the Star Wars series, which has made many distribution companies eager to see through.


    It is conceivable that with the recommendation of George Lucas, as long as the content of the film is not too bad, 20th Century Fox will never refuse to release it.


    "I think there should be only one George Lucas in Hollywood." Helen said softly.


    "Twentieth Century Fox!"


    "This is the small distribution company you said last time!"


    Ryan muttered something in a low voice, and then stared at Helen with bright eyes, wishing he could put his whole body together and at the same time show a smile that he thought was bright.


    "Dear Helen, if you have a chance, can you introduce me to the famous senior George Lucas?"


    "He''s the pride of our entire USC."


    Helen glanced at him indifferently, but said nothing.

 Chapter 5： to prepare

    From the second day after meeting Helen, Ryan got busy, starting to prepare for the filming of "The Blair Witch".


    Shooting a movie is a very rigorous thing.


    Even if it is a pseudo-documentary that mainly focuses on publicity and marketing, it still cannot be careless in the slightest.


    There has never been anything in Hollywood that can be successful casually. Behind every success, there are countless hardships.


    The first thing to solve is that the crew needs to find a suitable town near Los Angeles as the shooting scene, and at the same time select three suitable actors.


    There are no special requirements for actors, and they can be relaxed, except that the appearance of actors should not be too low.


    Actors are relatively better, you can just find two younger and cheaper ones.


    Such young male actors are easy to find, and Helen has suitable ones.


    Actresses are relatively demanding. In addition, Starry Sky Brokerage Company has just started, so it will inevitably take some time to find a suitable actress.


    In addition, filming also requires a person who coordinates the miscellaneous work of the crew. Even in a small crew, there are many trivial matters that need someone to handle them specially.


    Fortunately, Helen was responsible for almost all of these tasks, and even Heidi, the first employee of the Star Brokerage Company, acted as an assistant.


    It can be said that the business of the entire Star Brokerage Company is almost suspended, and all personnel are preparing for the filming of "The Blair Witch".


    According to Helen, the filming of "The Blair Witch" is the most important business of Starry Sky Brokerage Company at this stage, there cannot be even one outsider, and everything must be kept secret.


    Unless the film is released, no one can leak any news to the outside world. Everyone, including Heidi, has signed a non-disclosure agreement, and the breach of contract fee is staggeringly high.


    In just three days, Helen chose a small town as the shooting location.


    The location of the town is very remote, the total population is only in the early 200s, and there are very few outsiders on weekdays.


    Ryan was busy with actor auditions. To put it bluntly, he was watching how the contracted actors of Starry Sky Brokerage Company performed poor acting skills.


    In fact, there is nothing to choose, almost all of them are some young actors at the bottom of Hollywood, who usually hang out in various crews, serving as background cloth, passers-by, corpses, etc., so just pick two at random.


    It was the first audition for a leading actress, and perhaps the only audition for a leading actress in the film, and Ryan somewhat looked forward to it.


    He also doesn''t care much about the heroine''s acting skills. A pseudo-documentary like this doesn''t need any acting skills at all.


    On the contrary, Helen is very cautious, as long as the film is successful, the three leading actors will surely gain a lot of fame.


    Even being scolded by countless media and movie fans is still a kind of reputation, which is much better than being unknown all the time.


    In the next step, the development of the star agency company will mainly revolve around them, so she is more concerned about casting than Ryan.


    Ryan had just entered the Xingkong Economic Company, and found that there were more than a dozen young female actors in front of him, who came earlier than him, and all of them had exquisite makeup, which set off their slender figures, which was pleasing to the eye.


    It can be said that in the aspect of single-wheel appearance, all of them are above the passing line.


    There is nothing strange about this, Hollywood has never lacked beauties, but actresses are the most competitive circle in Hollywood.


    From where these actresses sit, it can be seen that they are all vigilant, very far apart from each other, and do not talk.


    No one touched the water and food prepared by Heidi.


    Most people, only see the most glamorous side of Hollywood actresses, never see behind.


    Often, many actresses face the trouble of age when they just become famous. In Hollywood, actresses are not evergreen, and they eat youth food.


    Unlike male actors who are more popular as they get older, many big-name male actors are still active on the screen in their 70s and 80s.


    So those actresses who come to Hollywood with the dream of becoming famous will never let go of any opportunity.


    Ryan has long been familiar with this. He would only feel strange if someone talked without scruples and drank water or food casually.


    Regardless of past and present lives, all kinds of rumors or real people and real things have always been common.


    Especially in terms of diet, most actresses would only eat the food and water they brought, even if it was prepared by the crew, they would not touch it.


    This is the most basic self-protection.


    When he came to the third floor to do business, Ryan chatted with Helen for a while, and said with a hint of teasing, "I thought I''d see a red sofa or a red carpet."


    Memes of red sofas or red carpets have long spread throughout the world.


    If an actor in Hollywood participates in a crew audition and wants to get a role.


    If you open the door and walk into the audition venue, you see a red sofa in the middle, or a red blanket on the sofa.


    Then if an actor wants to win this role, he will consciously close the door, take off his clothes, and lie naked on the sofa.


    Of course, there is no such rule in Hollywood now, and everything is on the bright side. The red sofa that has been used for decades has faded out of people''s sight as early as a few years ago.


    The main reason is because there is no need, if you want to, you can invite directly.


    "If you think the red sofa looks good, I can ask Heidi to move one over for you."


    Helen said indifferently: "However, the newcomers probably don''t know the meaning of the red sofa."


    This kind of old-fashioned rule, unless it is some senior actors, I am afraid that few people know it now.


    "Let''s forget it, Heidi is already busy enough, if I move the sofa, I''m afraid she will kill me." Naturally, Ryan didn''t really want a red sofa.


    The two talked for a while, and officially started the audition.


    Auditions in Hollywood have long been programmed, and they almost all look the same.


    The only difference is that the office in front of him is relatively rudimentary and there are no cameras prepared.


    The actresses who came in introduced themselves first, and just performed a line at random. There was no script, and no insights into the roles.


    The main reason is naturally for the sake of secrecy. So far, only Ryan and Helen know about the script or plot of "The Blair Witch". Even Heidi is kept in the dark.


    One morning passed, and a total of eight actresses had auditioned.


    But none of them are familiar to Ryan. UU Reading are all young actors who can''t be named, or they are just some extras. In the previous life, they were some good-looking extras.


    "Ryan, you are the director of the film, and I need your opinion."


    Seeing that Ryan remained silent, Helen could only speak in person.


    Ryan gently puffed his fingers and said, "First of all, blacks and Asians or Latinos can be excluded. The three do not meet the requirements of the film at all."


    "It''s better to be younger, with a petite figure, and with a sweet or weak appearance, so that it is easy to arouse the sympathy of the media and movie fans."


    A black heroine or an Asian or Latino heroine obviously cannot attract the attention of the public, which is not conducive to the promotion of the film.


    Only native-born Americans can attract the attention of the media and the public.


    The key to the success of "The Blair Witch" is precisely because the distribution company uses the attention and sympathy of the media and the public to attract a large number of people into the cinema.


    This is the core of the film.


    A heroine who can arouse the sympathy of the media and the public is what he wants.


    Helen took a deep look at him and said meaningfully, "Hollywood never lacks actresses with acting skills."


    Almost all actresses are pretended. It is not difficult for them to be sweeter and weaker.


    It was Ryan''s performance that surprised her a little.


    Hollywood also has no shortage of talented directors, but few who can truly understand the needs of the North American public.


    If a director who can understand the needs of the North American public can promote without a bottom line, perhaps no film critics or old academics will like it in the future.


    But it will definitely win the favor of the film company.

 Chapter 6： jessica

    After having a simple lunch at noon, the two returned to the office on the third floor to let the actresses behind continue to audition.


    The first person to come in was a red-haired girl who looked very young, around seventeen or eighteen years old at most.


    "Hello."


    The red girl was somewhat uncomfortable, and there seemed to be a hint of disappointment in her eyes, but she still introduced herself very seriously and said, "Hi, I''m Jessica, Jessica-Chastain."


    Jessica Chastain!


    Ryan raised his head thoughtfully, and seemed to look her up and down for a while. With red hair, pale skin, and the age in front of him, she looked very much like a Hollywood actress in her previous life.


    Ryan picked up a piece of personal information in front of him, flipped through it, and asked, "The information says that you are currently performing in a theater!"


    "Yes."


    Jessica Chastain looked a little disturbed. She was performing in a theater, but it was only a small community theater, and the performance was not very formal.


    "You should be clear that the heroine selected this time is only a film with a small investment, and it will even be difficult to enter theatrical release."


    Ryan directly pointed out that this is a film with a small investment, and even the protagonist in the film will not receive any special treatment, and may even be unable to be released, and the video tape will be released directly offline.


    In fact, Jessica-Chastain is not stupid, or she is very smart. She has long known that in front of her is a seemingly notorious newcomer director, coupled with a newly established brokerage company. A film, as you can imagine.


    I have some doubts.


    However, even such a film is not something she, Jessica Chastain, can refuse to give up.


    "However, for you, it may be a good opportunity, an opportunity to change the trajectory of your life."


    Ryan didn''t say much, handed her the script on the table, and said, "You can read the script first."


    Regarding Ryan''s somewhat abnormal behavior, Helen on the side was very calm. To her, as long as the heroine was a signed artist from Starry Sky Brokerage Company, everything else could be done according to Ryan''s wishes.


    Jessica Chastain took a deep breath, took the script carefully, and began to read it carefully.


    There are many famous first- and second-tier movie stars in Hollywood, but they themselves can''t understand the script. It can be said that in Hollywood, there are many actors who can''t understand the script.


    But the Jessica Chastain in front of her is not among them. Although she is very young, her academic performance has always been among the best.


    According to her life trajectory, in a few years, she not only passed the Juilliard School of Art School, but also won the scholarship established by Robin Williams, a proper top student.


    Even now, she can still understand the script in her hand. It tells the story of three film students who went to a small town to investigate local legends about witches and planned to make it into a documentary, but they disappeared mysteriously shortly afterwards.


    Simplicity cannot be found in a simple plot, the plot is a bit old-fashioned and tacky, there are no thrilling scenes, and there is really nothing exciting in it.


    "Such a script?"


    Jessica-Chastain shook her head secretly, she didn''t have the desire to continue watching at all, and it even made her a little hard to praise.


    "Very good script."


    In the end, she managed to say a word of praise.


    "If you are asked to play the role in the script, can you act in your true colors!"


    Ryan smiled dumbly and asked indifferently.


    Jessica Chastain was overjoyed, and immediately said: "I will definitely try to figure out the role with my heart, and show the best acting skills."


    Acting!


    Ryan shook his head at her, and said: "The heroine in the script is a college student majoring in film, so I need you to act in your usual state when you were in school, not an actor who came to perform."


    "As long as you can guarantee this, then the next audition can be completely over."


    He said very bluntly, as long as Jessica Chastain can show her usual school appearance in the filming, then the heroine is hers.


    The reason why Ryan made such a rash decision was that Jessica Chastain''s student status played a very important role.


    What is more appropriate than a student to perform a student.


    Most of the actors who auditioned before are working part-time, and have not been exposed to the campus atmosphere for a long time.


    "I, I, I can totally do it."


    Jessica Chastain was incoherent with excitement. When she thought about becoming the heroine in a movie, she felt that the things in front of her were a little unreal.


    Even if it is a film with a small investment and a poor script, it is very likely that it will not be released in theaters, but it is still the heroine in a film.


    Although she often participated in various film and drama-related activities, and even acted as a backdrop, let alone the heroine, she had never acted in a small role with a few seconds of screen time.


    Actors also need to accumulate qualifications. The heroine of a movie cannot be compared with the role of many secondary roles.


    Otherwise, Hollywood''s low-cost independent films will not make countless actors eager.


    Of course, the film in front of me can also be classified as an independent film.


    "By the way, you should still be in school now, do you need to ask the school for leave!" Ryan suddenly thought that Jessica Chastain in front of him seemed to be still in school.


    "I can ask the school for leave myself, there shouldn''t be any problem."


    Compared with the heroine in a film, it is obviously not difficult for Jessica Chastain to ask for leave from school.


    If it is placed on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, if a high school student or junior high school student asks for leave to shoot a movie, countless people will come out to stop it.


    But in the United States, it is not a problem at all.


    Many private schools wished for a big star to appear in their own school, so as to take the opportunity to increase the school''s exposure.


    "Well, you go back and familiarize yourself with the script first. From next Monday, the crew will officially start filming." Ryan estimated the time, and estimated that there would be no problem starting next Monday.


    Even, if Helen didn''t feel that it was too hasty, he could start the machine now and guarantee that the shooting would end as quickly as possible.


    "As for the salary, Helen will talk to you later."


    "By the way, the content of the script needs to be kept secret and cannot be disclosed to anyone."


    Jessica Chastain suddenly felt that the script in her hand became heavy, and she was afraid that if it was accidentally leaked out, she would lose the opportunity to perform as the heroine.


    As for the salary, it is no longer in her consideration.


    Every day in Hollywood, there are a lot of actresses, in order to be able to become the heroine, pay their salary, or post themselves, only those famous big-name stars really care about the salary.


    "Thank you, thank you, I will definitely keep it a secret."


    Ryan smiled lightly and said, "You won''t regret your choice today."


    Jessica Chastain nodded vigorously, carefully put the script into the lady''s bag, and then said goodbye.


    Regarding Ryan''s decision, Helen didn''t say a word until Jessica Chastain left, she said: "You want to highlight the existence of the heroine in the film!"


    Ryan said undeniably, "That''s right."


    "It doesn''t matter whether the film itself mainly sets off the heroine or the other two male protagonists."


    "However, I really don''t see any potential in the actor you selected. It''s better to bring out some heroines."


    "Besides, when the film is released, both the media and the public who feel fooled need someone to vent to."


    The distribution company of the film obviously won''t be blamed. As an investor, director, and editor, Ryan will naturally not be blamed.


    Then only a few leading actors in the film can be allowed to vent the anger of the media and movie fans.


    This is the case with craftsmanship in the previous life, pushing out the director and main actors in the film to let the media and movie fans vent their anger.


    He just crossed out the director column now.


    "Although negative reputation is also a kind of fame, once the situation cannot be dealt with, then you will ruin their acting career and have to leave Hollywood sadly."


    Helen looked calm, with beautiful blue eyes, looking at Ryan quietly.


    "There is no other way." Ryan shrugged his shoulders with a helpless expression.


    "And what about Jessica Chastain!"


    "How are you going to whitewash her with the media and the public!"


    Helen showed a sneer, and said: "You are not afraid to wait for the movie to be released. Faced with the abuse of countless people, she will be the first to kill you!"


    During the audition just now, Ryan didn''t mention this matter at all. For a girl who was only seventeen years old to accept vicious abuse from the entire North American media and countless movie fans, she had to collapse.


    He''s just a total jerk.


    "The momentary abuse will always pass. At worst, go on a trip for a while, and when she comes back from the trip, the media will have forgotten all about her."


    Even if it is a superstar, it is impossible to be sought after by the media all the time.


    With countless news happenings in Hollywood every day, she will be forgotten in no time.


    "What''s more, a young girl who doesn''t hide her eighteen years old will always have some preferential treatment."


    "For example, study hard and get admitted to a famous university with excellent grades. It is best to get a scholarship."


    "I personally think that USC is a very good choice."


    Ryan didn''t care about Helen''s ridicule at all, instead he said to himself.


    "Very nice persona."


    Helen''s tone was slightly cold, and said: "But do you think the entrance examination of the University of Southern California is easy!"


    The entrance examination of the University of Southern California has always been strict, especially the interview, which is simply outrageous.


    Coming from Jessica Chastain''s family, getting into the University of Southern California is not an easy task.


    Ryan said without changing his face: "The University of Southern California may indeed have a certain degree of difficulty for Jessica Chastain."


    "But if she can have a recommendation letter from a famous USC alumni, I don''t think the school will reject her."


    In American society, celebrity recommendation letters often play a pivotal role.


    Notable USC alumni!


    "You mean yourself?"


    "You still don''t know the meaning of this sentence!" Helen''s tone contained a hint of sarcasm, as if mocking his ignorance.


    Wanting a famous alumnus of the University of Southern California, UU Kanshu to write a recommendation letter to a girl who has been burdened with countless negative news, the difficulty of it is far more difficult than imagined.


    Ryan returned a smile that he thought was very handsome, and said, "Ahem, I am naturally not a famous alumni."


    "However, senior George himself is not only a famous alumnus of the University of Southern California, but also often returns to his alma mater to give free lectures."


    George Lucas is a well-known alumnus who graduated from the University of Southern California, and George Lucas has always been generous in returning donations to his alma mater.


    If there is a recommendation letter written by George Lucas himself, no matter how much abuse there is, the interview can be easily passed.


    USC will never reject a student recommended by George Lucas.


    "You don''t have to worry about these."


    Helen obviously just realized that George Lucas not only has extensive connections in Hollywood, but is also a famous USC alumnus who is keen to give back to his alma mater.


    Ryan spread his hands and didn''t say much.


    He didn''t believe that when "The Blair Witch" was released, even if it was only half of the box office in the previous life, it would reach tens of millions of dollars. Helen would probably think of a way to whitewash the three leading actors at the first time.


    The North American box office of "The Blair Witch" reached 140.5 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office reached 249 million U.S. dollars.


    Even if it is a few years in advance, the box office may have some deviations, and it is estimated that it will not be too low.


    He didn''t believe it, Helen wouldn''t be in a hurry then.


    Anyway, she is the boss of Xingkong Brokerage Company.


    Ryan just wanted to find a well-known, popular, and cheap actress to be the heroine of his next film.


    Otherwise, he would be too lazy to say anything.

 Chapter 7： start up

    Hollywood film production is like an assembly line, rigorous and lacking in artistic atmosphere.


    Every film with a high investment is a difficult task that requires multiple scrutiny and cannot tolerate the slightest mistake.


    As for the artistic atmosphere, what is that?


    Most Hollywood film companies and distribution companies don''t know what an artistic atmosphere is.


    So it was with Ryan, and so it was with Helen.


    Generally speaking, there are two main positions in Hollywood film shooting: producer and director.


    The investment in "The Blair Witch" was pitifully low, so naturally there would not be a number of producers, directors, and assistant directors, so the producer and director were all served by Ryan himself, and by the way, a screenwriter was also added.


    Helen acted as the casting director and field manager, and Heidi acted as her assistant, plus part-time chores for logistics.


    It can be said that except for some necessary positions, the entire crew is almost all employees of Star Brokerage Company.


    There was no other way to do this. First, it could be kept secret. Second, the entire crew only had a budget of 40,000 U.S. dollars, so they had to save money.


    Excluding the daily expenses, the combined remuneration of the three protagonists was less than three thousand dollars. The most expensive member of the entire crew was a senior makeup artist with a weekly salary of four hundred dollars, and it was still for Helen''s sake.


    By the way, this makeup artist is also the only official employee of the crew.


    None of the remaining photographers, lighting engineers, scene managers, prop artists, etc.


    Ryan had already calculated that Helen and Heidi could be the stage managers and props masters, and he himself would be the cameraman and lighting engineer. Anyway, he could do whatever he could to save money.


    This is how "The Blair Witch" was filmed in the previous life.


    At the same time, Helen contacted a small rental and sales equipment company, and rented audio tapes, Hi-8 cameras, 16mm cameras, etc., a few simple shooting equipment at a very low price.


    In just a few days, the preparations for the crew were completed, and the launch of "The Blair Witch" was ushered in.


    On March 1, 1994, Ryan came to the United States to start filming for the first time in his life.


    According to the customs of some Hong Kong directors in the previous life, the first thing to do when the film is turned on is to start the movie and worship God.


    Fortunately, there is no opening ceremony in Hollywood. There are less than ten crew members in total, and the filming started quietly in a small town near New York.


    There was no press conference, no fans watching, no cheering, everything seemed very quiet.


    To be honest, such a crew is much simpler than some independent films, and it looks ridiculous.


    "Well, I admit it''s worse than I thought."


    "Wrong, it should be said that it is terrible. I have never seen such a bad crew."


    "It''s literally worse than a script."


    "Okay, you two, be quiet, you are the leading role anyway."


    "Hell star, I doubt the movie even got a chance to be screened."


    "It''s not bad to be able to release video tapes. I will definitely buy a few boxes and give them away when the time comes."


    The three leading actors in the film whispered.


    With a tiny investment, a crude crew, a novice director, and three young actors with no acting skills, no matter how you look at it, it looks like a garbage movie that is about to be born.


    In the scene before her, Jessica Chastain was a little discouraged, it was more like a farce than a crew.


    But the three of them are not really good actors, or even small actors. They usually act as background cloths and dead bodies, and there is Helen, the manager, present, so no one dares to say anything.


    Otherwise, Ryan will be replaced immediately.


    However, less than a minute after turning it on, Ryan encountered some small troubles. He directly put down the camera in his hand and walked in front of the three leading actors.


    "I''ll say it again, you are students of the university''s film department, not actors, let alone on set."


    "Don''t fiddle with your poor acting skills in front of me, remember what I want is naturalness, a university film student who plays in his true colors."


    The three leading actors looked at each other in blank dismay. They don''t need acting skills?


    Hell, the video shot in this way is sure to be watchable!


    The most difficult and also the easiest part of "The Blair Witch" is that the three leading actors in the film do not need even a little bit of acting skills. Only in this way can they appear more real.


    Let the media and movie fans feel that this is a real event, not a filmed film.


    So Ryan doesn''t need them to put on poor acting in front of the camera.


    The success of "The Blair Witch" in the previous life, in addition to the viral publicity, is also due to the real performances of the three leading actors in the film.


    Ahem, or in other words, he has no acting skills at all.


    The filming started again, barely better than before, but Ryan stopped again.


    "Helen, the props I need must be real and not fake. If you are not prepared, you can ask Heidi to buy them immediately."


    "It all had to look natural."


    Ryan glanced at the props prepared by the crew, and frowned slightly.


    Since I want the media and movie fans to believe that this is a real event.


    Then there should be no falsehoods on the props, and the observation power of the media and movie fans must not be underestimated.


    "It was my fault."


    Helen was slightly taken aback, then took the initiative to admit her mistake, and said, "I''ll let Heidi prepare the props again."


    After Helen had spoken, Heidi could only re-prepare the props with a face of reluctance.


    The next filming went smoothly, and the three leading actors all entered their roles, or it was a performance without any acting skills.


    Anyway, Ryan doesn''t need them to perform well, as long as there are no logical flaws in their expressions, so the filming proceeded very quickly.


    The filming budget of the entire crew is only 40,000 US dollars. Excluding daily expenses, rental equipment, props, actors'' remuneration, etc., there is almost nothing left, and there is not enough money to polish each shot repeatedly.


    What''s more, the camera in his hand is simply indescribable, and the effect of the video shot with the hand-held camera can be imagined.


    During the break, Helen walked over with a bottle of drink and handed it to Ryan, "You can take a proper break. If the budget is not enough, I can lend you some, or use it as an investment."


    Ryan''s shooting plan is full of arrangements, and there is hardly any rest time.


    Maybe the crew members wouldn''t complain too much, but Helen couldn''t sit idly by.


    "I just hope to catch up with the schedule and strive for the film to be released before May."


    Ryan was a little unconcerned. In his previous life, when he was filming in UU Reading , he often rotated continuously, shooting non-stop for 24 hours. Similar to the shooting just now, it was already very easy.


    "As soon as the summer season comes in April, let alone how much resources the distribution company will give to this film, just competing with those big productions at the same time is not a good choice."


    "On the contrary, March and April are the off-season for the entire North American film market. Few major productions are released, which is very beneficial to the release of films."


    He sees this very clearly. Instead of competing with all the big productions in May, it is better to dominate March and April.


    Helen nodded, agreeing with his point of view very much, "Well, I will communicate with other personnel, but you also need to relax properly."


    Ryan nodded, agreeing.


    In fact, this is also a mistake made by his previous filming experience. The Hollywood production crew is not the online movie production crew in the previous life. There are obvious differences between the two. It is okay to have a faster pace, but it is necessary to leave enough rest time.


    That is to say, the production team couldn''t be smaller, and he is a producer, part-time director, screenwriter, and investor, and the only manager of the production team is Helen, otherwise, there will be some troubles.


    Subsequently, Ryan changed some shooting plans to try to make it easier.


    At the end of the day, the crew''s shooting plan was less than one-third of the original plan, which made Ryan somewhat helpless.


    Calculated in this way, it will take about a week for the entire film to be shot.


    Three days later than his original plan, more than half slower.


    Don''t think that three days is too fast. According to the shooting speed of previous Hong Kong directors, such a film would be considered slow in three days. Some directors can finish shooting in a day or two at most.

 Chapter 8： skywalker sound co.

    "The Blair Witch" is just a poor pseudo-documentary film with a small investment, and it is impossible to shoot for several months or more than half a year like a large Hollywood crew.


    What''s more, in Ryan''s previous life, he shot online movies, which were known for their speed. As long as the shots were passable, they would not stop, and there was almost no rest time.


    It took two days for the crew to finish filming the scenes in the jungle, then moved to the town and the beach, and continued to shoot the rest of the shots non-stop.


    The temperature in Los Angeles in early March is still cold, and it can make people shiver in the morning.


    Ryan had to wait until the sun was out and the weather was warmer before shooting.


    Otherwise, in case the crew catches a cold and has a fever, it will only delay the shooting process, which is not worth the candle.


    It��s okay to talk during the day, but there is nothing to do at night. Several actors can only endure the cold. Whenever a scene is shot, Heidi will always come forward immediately, holding a cup of steaming coffee or hot chocolate in her hand.


    Compared with actresses, male actors can wear more clothes. As the only heroine in the film, Jessica Chastain is not so lucky. She needs to show her beautiful figure and often turns blue from the cold , but had to continue filming.


    RV!


    Naturally, it is impossible for the crew to prepare. The best way to keep warm is a big bonfire other than a cup of hot coffee or hot chocolate.


    Although it can''t be said that it is full of bitterness, it is inevitable that there is some resentment. Perhaps the entire crew, only the food is satisfactory.


    Hollywood crews, even poor ones, are not too strict on diet.


    Rui En was speechless for a while. In the previous life, the crew could eat ten yuan a lunch box, which is considered a conscientious crew.


    In contrast, the daily diet of Hollywood crews is simply a luxury.


    It made him feel bad, these were all his money.


    If it hadn''t been for Helen''s persistent insistence, he would have had three meals of pizza, hamburgers, and Coke every day.


    It is cheap and convenient.


    Because of the temperature, every time Ryan shoots a shot, the actors have to stop and rest for a while, and then drink coffee together and sit in front of the fire.


    Actors can rest, but Ryan can''t. He has a lot to think about.


    For example, a film needs at least four soundtracks. Whether it is original or purchased copyright, he needs to personally select one by one.


    Fortunately, there is enough time.


    If it doesn''t work, the soundtrack can be handed over to the distribution company.


    As for the soundtrack of the film in his previous life, he had long forgotten it completely. Even the content of the film was pieced together bit by bit, so how could he remember the soundtrack.


    As time passed, most of the shots have been filmed, and only the three leading actors in the film are left. A few shots of going to the town to interview residents have not been shot yet.


    Ryan specially asked Helen to find a few extras to act as residents of the town.


    A few real town residents were mixed in, and they were not told about the filming in advance, as if everything had happened in real life.


    These were all done without the knowledge of the rest of the crew, including several actors.


    During the period, there were no accidents at all, and the shooting process went very smoothly.


    For a while, the crew was able to wrap up. The calculated shooting time was much earlier than Ryan''s expected seven days, and it took a little more than five days in total.


    The ability to shoot at such a fast speed is inseparable from his previous life experience. Secondly, he was very well prepared. There were only a few small accidents during the period, which did not affect the progress of the filming.


    In addition, the content of the film is very simple, the number of times he calls to stop is very small, basically one or two times can be passed, it does not matter if the performance is not in place, anyway, the film itself does not need any acting skills, as long as it does not show its feet .


    When "The Blair Witch" was released in the previous life, there were some flaws.


    When the three protagonists get lost in the woods, the road can be vaguely seen through the gaps in the trees.


    Now Ryan will naturally not make such a low-level mistake.


    Of course, this mistake does not lie with the director, but with the editor. Often an excellent editor can add a lot to the film, while a very ordinary editor may ruin an otherwise excellent film.


    Therefore, the editing rights of Hollywood movies are almost all in the hands of the producers, and only the top directors have the final editing rights.


    For most directors, editing rights are merely a luxury.


    This approach is good or bad, no one can say for sure.


    Now Ryan is a little worried about how to find a good editor.


    An excellent editor is also a scarce resource. They often sign long-term contracts with major film companies, rarely accept private work, and are expensive.


    Therefore, it is not so easy to find a cheap and skilled editor.


    However, after the shooting of the film was over, there was less than 10,000 US dollars left. Next, the film still needs post-production soundtrack, recording and so on.


    It is estimated that the money for an editor will not be too much.


    A film shot at a cost of 40,000 US dollars cannot spend tens of thousands of dollars to hire an editor.


    However, these are all headaches for Ryan and have nothing to do with actors.


    After the filming ended, Jessica Chastain, who was the lead actress, naturally relaxed.


    She was very excited to be the heroine for the first time, but when everyone was talking about the dinner party, she quietly came to Ryan''s side.


    Well, the money for the dinner was naturally not paid by Ryan, a poor man, but Helen''s private treat.


    After all, most of the crew members are from Starry Sky Brokerage Company. Naturally, as the boss, Helen can''t be stingy, and needs to simply celebrate.


    "Ryan."


    "If you''re short on actresses for your next film, send me an audition invite."


    "I mean if."


    Jessica Chastain was somewhat embarrassed.


    Through these few days of filming, she realized very clearly that the relationship between Ryan and Helen seemed to be very unusual, and many things were decided by Ryan.


    Ryan looked at her embarrassed look and found it a little funny.


    If she knew that waiting for the film to be released, she would face the whole of North America, even Britain, Germany, France and other English-speaking countries, and countless media and public abuse. I don''t know how she would feel!


    Would you hate him so much that he would cramp and peel off his skin!


    "Why do you want to give up your studies and become a full-time actor!"


    Give up your studies!


    Jessica-Chastain was a little conflicted. She really liked being an actress, but she didn''t want to give up her studies so easily.


    "I haven''t thought about it yet, but as long as you invite me to audition, I will definitely come."


    Naturally, Ryan would not reject an actress with a certain reputation and a very cheap salary.


    "Alright, Jessica, if I shoot the next film, UU Reading will definitely notify Helen to let you audition."


    "However, I advise you not to give up your studies easily. Getting admitted to a good university will only benefit your future development."


    The most important thing in Hollywood is not acting skills, but character design. A good character design often has unexpected uses.


    "I knew you would say yes."


    Jessica Chastain was overjoyed, kissed Ryan **** the cheek, and before he could react, got up and ran away.


    At this time, Helen came over with a cup of coffee, with a calm expression, pointed to the lip marks on Ryan''s face, and said: "If I were you, I would stay away from her for a while, or wait until the movie is released, and let her know that it might ruin the movie." Acting career, maybe it will really kill you."


    Ryan spread his hands helplessly, and said, "Don''t worry, I''m not interested in little girls."


    "Besides, I''m worrying about the soundtrack and editing."


    Having said that, he stared straight at Helen''s beautiful face, "Dear Helen, I know you will have a solution."


    Lucasfilm not only has the famous Industrial Light and Magic, but also a Skywalker sound effects company, which can score and edit films.


    Helen had long been accustomed to Ryan''s appearance, and said lightly, "Skywalker Audio Company''s price is not cheap, so the soundtrack can be left to the publishing company."


    "As for film editing? I can introduce you to a good editor, but the specific price needs to be negotiated by yourself."


    The United States also pays attention to authentic connections, but business is business after all.


    The Skywalker sound company won''t be much cheaper for it.


    What''s more, Helen didn''t want to use the George-Lucas relationship too often.

 Chapter 9： Black person

    As the filming of the crew ended, Ryan became a little worried. It was not an easy task to cut more than 90 minutes of film out of more than 200 minutes of material.


    Of course, there is also a good side. The material produced by many Hollywood films takes at least about a thousand minutes, and even the material of some art films may double again.


    In contrast, Ryan only shot more than 200 minutes of material, which is really nothing.


    On the downside, though, the entire film was shot with a hand-held camera, and even though it was kept as steady as possible, there was still some jiggling, plus some scenes that needed jiggling in the first place.


    You don''t need to watch him to know it. After watching the whole movie, it is inevitable that people will feel dizzy.


    Next, it is a technical job to cut out more than 90 minutes of video from the 200-plus minutes of material, and to ensure that the audience will not feel too dizzy after watching it.


    Fortunately, Ryan didn''t worry for long, and Helen introduced an editor.


    "Chris Paul, once served as the assistant editor of "Star Wars", in addition, he also served as the main editor of several niche films."


    Niche videos!


    "Could it be that apart from "Star Wars", the rest of the films are directly released videotapes!" Ryan immediately understood the meaning of the niche films she said.


    There are many small distribution companies in Hollywood, and they have no real distribution channels at all.


    The films purchased by these distribution companies from all over the world are generally re-edited, and the offline video tapes are directly released, and they will not be shown in cinemas.


    It made some unknown editors specialize in editing such films.


    Don''t look at the small income from editing each film, but it can''t stand the large number of films, and the sum of all the pieces is definitely not a small amount.


    "exactly."


    Helen wrote down the address and phone number calmly, and said, "However, his editing skills are not bad, and his weekly salary is only 800 dollars."


    "If you think you can, you might as well go to this address to find him."


    The weekly salary of eight hundred dollars can''t be said to be cheap, nor can it be said to be too expensive, at most so-so.


    "All right!"


    Ryan took over the address and phone number and asked, "I need to know the name of the movie he edited."


    A good editor is not necessarily suitable for all types of films, some are more commercial, some are more artistic, and some are more fearful, so you need to watch the films he has edited first.


    "no problem."


    Helen proficiently reported the names of several films, none of which he was familiar with.


    After Ryan took notes, he said goodbye to Helen and left. He found a Blockbuster chain rental shop and planned to rent the few movies Helen mentioned.


    As for the release of the film, neither of them talked about it.


    Naturally, Helen will take care of this matter.


    In a Blockbuster chain rental store, Ryan spent a lot of effort and finally found two of the video tapes.


    There are still two films that are not available at all, and there are a few films left. The clerk finally told him that they seemed to be rented out, and they were inked for more than an hour.


    To be honest, he was very speechless about the service attitude of the Blockbuster chain rental store. The clerk was almost dispensable, and he needed to find the movies by himself. After urging him several times, he told him that there was no one with a bad attitude.


    As for computer inquiries and humanized services, go to hell.


    "It''s no wonder the Blockbuster chain of rental stores ended up going bankrupt."


    Ryan curled his lips and drove home.


    Even without the emergence of online rental and the birth of video websites, I am afraid that such a rental chain store will eventually be eliminated by the market.


    The service is not in place, and it is cumbersome to find movies. It is no wonder that they are not eliminated.


    When he got home, Ryan watched the two films again, carefully studied every shot, and didn''t even bother with dinner.


    Two films, one British and one French literary film, although both were re-edited, have a decent sense of rhythm. Careful observation reveals that the editor corrected several mistakes.


    "The cut is not bad, we can see each other." Ryan is basically satisfied, especially the price.


    For many low-budget films, there is no dedicated editor. Most of the time, the director himself acts as the editor, so there will inevitably be some small mistakes.


    As a result, Hollywood distribution companies can only hire people for secondary editing.


    The success of "The Blair Witch" in the previous life was due to the fact that publicity can take up the main part, and the editor absolutely contributed to the rest.


    Otherwise, a film that makes people dizzy, even if the promotion plan is perfect, it is still difficult to get a good box office.


    Early the next morning, Ryan took a taxi and came to Nandu in downtown Los Angeles, gradually driving into a slum.


    There is no comparison between the slums in the United States and the countryside on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. The law and order here is appallingly bad, and crimes such as robbery, theft, and marijuana trafficking can be seen almost everywhere.


    Unless it is a last resort, the locals rarely come here.


    Fortunately, generally speaking, it is safe during the day, provided that you do not go to remote alleys, otherwise you will ask for trouble.


    Not long after, the car stopped under an old apartment building. Ryan checked the address carefully before getting out of the car cautiously.


    The old apartment building in front of me has no security measures and no cameras, as if you can come in and out at will.


    Ryan didn''t stay long, and walked to the farthest apartment on the third floor according to the address Helen gave, and gently drummed on the door.


    "Excuse me, is Mr. Chris Paul at home!"


    "I''m Ryan Gosling, introduced by Miss Helen."


    The apartment in front of me didn''t seem to have very good sound insulation, and the sound of footsteps coming from inside could be heard.


    About ten seconds later, the door was pulled open from the inside, and a middle-aged black man appeared who was a bit slovenly.


    "You are the one introduced by Helen on the phone!" The middle-aged black man asked with a hoarse voice.


    "Yes, Miss Helen is my manager."


    Ryan looked at the middle-aged black man in front of him, and said with a slightly hesitant expression: "You are Mr. Chris-Paul!"


    Unexpectedly, the editor introduced by Helen turned out to be a black man.


    Now is not the United States after 9/11. There is no such thing as Black Lives Matter. The status of black people in Hollywood is similar to that of Asians and Latinos.


    At the same time, Ryan also has some original feelings. No wonder a skilled editor who once served as an assistant editor of "Star Wars" lives in a poor area and specializes in secondary editing of some niche films.


    In Hollywood, white people are allowed to make mistakes, at most, after a while, new opportunities will still appear.


    But if you are a black man, it will be completely different. Once you make a mistake, it will mean being marginalized by Hollywood.


    "If I''m not wrong, I''m Chris Paul."


    Chris Paul invited Ryan in and said, "Since you were introduced by Helen, you don''t need to be so polite, you can sit wherever you want."


    "And just call me Paul."


    Ryan looked at the small apartment in front of him. It was barely tidy, but almost half of the space was occupied by various large and small instruments.


    It was more of a small editing room than an apartment, and finding a suitable place to sit seemed to be a challenge.


    In the end, Ryan could only carefully sit down on a dilapidated chair, for fear that the chair under him would fall apart if he was not careful.


    "Helen has already told me about your matter. It''s 800 dollars a week, no matter how many days the cut is finished."


    Chris Paul was very straightforward and said, "Of course, if you rent a formal editing room, I can make it cheaper."


    "Mr. Paul, I think you have misunderstood. This is just a video shot by a hand-held camera. A regular editing room is too luxurious for it. It would be better to charge 800 dollars a week."


    Renting a formal editing room is expensive, and Ryan naturally wouldn''t waste that money. The equipment in front of him can completely edit a film shot with a hand-held camera.


    "Hand-held camera!"


    Chris-Paul looked at Ryan in surprise, he really wanted to ask, does anyone still shoot videos with a handheld camera?


    "Well, I need to watch all the shooting shots of the film first, and then I can discuss with you how to edit it."


    "I would also like to ask, whether this film will be released directly on videotape, or will be screened on demand like a regular film!"


    As for the large-scale release, he didn''t even think about it.


    It is almost a luxury for a film shot with a hand-held camera to be released on a large scale in theaters.


    "Helen has already contacted about the distribution, and she should choose to order screenings." Ryan replied half-truthfully.


    "It turned out to be the distribution company that Helen contacted, so there is no problem."


    Chris-Paul showed such an expression. With the connections of Helen''s parents, it is not difficult to find a small distribution company.


    The next thing was very simple, the two of them drove to Xingkong Brokerage Company together to sign a film editing contract.

 Chapter 10： Small trial meeting (thanks to the life of the dead)

    After watching the material of the film, Chris Paul kept his head down and said nothing. It is a low-budget film, very shoddy.


    As usual, he edited it directly into a video tape, and didn''t even think about entering the theater.


    The theater edited version and the videotape edited version have different emphases and need to be edited separately.


    "How do you want to cut this video!"


    Chris Paul rubbed his temples and finally felt better. After more than 200 minutes, even he felt a little dizzy.


    "The content should be as concise as possible, and all unnecessary dialogue should be cut out, so that the film looks like a pure interview, rather than a specially shot film."


    "Also pay attention to the camera shake, don''t shake too much, and bring out some horror and mystery."


    "Of course, this is not a real horror movie, nor can it be cut into a real horror movie. It just needs to create enough horror and mystery. The whole movie should not be too long, preferably not more than 100 minutes."


    Ryan is very helpless about the shake of the camera. Leaving aside the problem of the hand-held camera, if you want to make the film more like a real story, then you need a certain amount of shake, which cannot be seen at a glance. Photographed on purpose.


    But if the camera shakes too much, it will make people feel dizzy, and they have to fall into a kind of contradiction.


    "You mean to make it look like a horror movie, but not a horror movie!" Chris Paul asked half understanding.


    He didn''t understand what Ryan meant, and the video cut out in this way was a bit too weird.


    "No, no, that''s not what I meant."


    Ryan paused, seeming to organize his words, and said: "I mean the first impression of the film is that it is a real documentary, not a movie, just like the protagonist in the film. It��s as if I photographed it myself.��


    In the face of an editor, it is difficult to keep true confidentiality, and only some information can be revealed.


    Anyway, when the movie is released, he will understand it immediately.


    As for the secrecy, Ryan is really not too worried. As a professional editor, he has his own rules in Hollywood, and he will never talk nonsense to the media without the consent of the crew.


    Unless he wants to bear high legal fees and leave Hollywood completely,


    In Hollywood, no matter whether it is a big crew or an independent film, such a person will not be liked, just like Ryan some time ago.


    "You mean to make the audience think that this is a real event, not a filmed movie!"


    Chris Paul couldn''t believe it. Looking at Ryan, he never thought that the young and outrageous director in front of him would come up with such an idea again.


    He who has been in Hollywood for many years, how can he not understand the meaning of it, he just wants to make a fuss about publicity to lure the public into the theater.


    Many Hollywood film companies have done things like this, but the person in front of him obviously has no lower limit.


    When the film is released, he will lower the already low limit of the entire Hollywood film company and distribution company down by a large amount.


    "It''s a great plan, but this film was obviously shot, and it''s a bit difficult to achieve the desired effect."


    "I need a professional editing room, a qualified assistant, and at least a week."


    There was a hint of excitement in Chris Paul''s eyes. Such a film would definitely cause a huge sensation when it was released!


    It is not a good opportunity for him, and he may even get rid of his current life and return to the mainstream Hollywood crew.


    A professional editing room, with an assistant!


    Ryan only hesitated for a moment before agreeing, saying, "No problem."


    Of course, he will not hire an assistant again, he can only serve as a part-time assistant.


    Also, as Chris Paul said, the public is not stupid, the media is not stupid, and film critics are not stupid. It is difficult to achieve the desired effect.


    So the next publicity is the key, so that people can feel first that it is a true story.


    This kind of publicity has only one chance, and it will be difficult to succeed next time. The best way is not to do similar publicity in the past few years.


    What''s more, as the public is being fooled more and more times, it will only backfire.


    On the same day, Helen contacted a professional editing room, which was a professional editing room under Lucasfilm.


    It can be seen that the relationship between Helen''s parents and George Lucas is far closer than Ryan imagined.


    A full week passed, Ryan and Chris Paul walked out of the editing room with tired faces.


    At the same time, the first thing he did when he came out was to contact Helen and ask her to notify the distribution company to hold a small preview session.


    In the early morning of the next day, Helen and Ryan went to Lucasfilm to meet George Lucas with the samples and publicity plans. After a few words of greeting, they went upstairs to a small screening room. room.


    During this period, Ryan hardly said a word, it was all Helen''s entertainment.


    To put it bluntly, it was just a tryout meeting for favors, nothing more than for the sake of George Lucas, 20th Century Fox publishers had to come and walk.


    There are trial sessions like this in Hollywood almost every day.


    It''s just that, with George Lucas here this time, even if the 20th Century Fox publishers had some thoughts in their hearts, they didn''t dare to reveal them.


    The executives of Twentieth Century Fox have been in contact with George Lucas, hoping that he can restart the "Star Wars" series, and the investment and distribution channels will all be resolved by Twentieth Century Fox.


    Right now they naturally dare not offend George Lucas.


    After a while, seven or eight selection staff from 20th Century Fox gradually walked in.


    Although there were no senior figures from 20th Century Fox in the screening room, Ryan was not disappointed at all, but rather nervous.


    Even the selection staff of 20th Century Fox is not a small person to Ryan, and it is difficult to meet them on weekdays.


    Besides, this film does not have Lucasfilm''s investment, and the scene in front of it is already for Helen''s sake.


    It is conceivable that without Helen as an agent, Ryan could only run around copying distribution companies one by one, or look for professional buyers.


    Several 20th Century Fox film selection personnel did not intend to talk to the two at all, or they were not interested in the film that was about to be screened.


    An unknown newcomer, with a pitiful investment, on weekdays, UU Reading They will never come.


    And the young rookie director seemed to have written a promotional plan, which made people laugh.


    If it weren''t for George Lucas'' face, they would come here in person unless they were crazy.


    However, Twentieth Century Fox''s distribution arm wanted to distribute the film, even if it was a worthless piece of crap.


    From the perspective of the company''s top management, maintaining friendship with George Lucas and the distribution rights of "Star Wars" in the future are only good for 20th Century Fox.


    As the distribution department of Twentieth Century Fox, they have always wanted to restart the filming plan of the "Star Wars" series, so as to increase the company''s performance.


    However, the key to restarting the "Star Wars" series is not 20th Century Fox, but George Lucas and his Industrial Light and Magic.


    As the film gradually began to be screened, most of the film selection staff focused on how to get closer to George Lucas, so as to persuade him to restart the "Star Wars" series of films.


    A film shot with a hand-held camera made them have no desire to watch it. They made up their minds to arrange a few theaters to screen it at that time. tens of thousands of dollars.


    Almost no one cares about Ryan''s publicity plan.


    Including the 20th Century Fox executives who did not come, it seemed that they all had the same idea and took the opportunity to make friends with George Lucas.


    As for the video playing in front of you, it is dispensable.


    However, there are also one or two professional film selection personnel who stare at the screen intently, and occasionally look down at the promotion plan in their hands, their faces changing.

 Chapter 11： first contact

    In just a short while, several film selection personnel changed their views on this film one after another.


    The content of the film is very simple. Three film college students mysteriously disappeared in the jungle near Buzizville, a small town in Maryland, USA.


    At the time, they were filming a documentary about the ancient local legend "The Blair Witch".


    It was not until a year later that their backpacks were discovered, and the tapes, Hi-8 cameras, 16mm cameras and other items contained in them clearly recorded the last journey of the three.


    Except for a fairly beautiful heroine, and a slightly frightening and mysterious atmosphere, there is nothing eye-catching in the whole film.


    However, this is an indescribable film, with a garbage-like picture quality, but it has an amazing promotional plan.


    According to his distribution experience for many years, as long as the publicity is in place according to this plan, it is almost 100% able to get a good box office.


    What''s more, the film in front of me has a poor investment.


    Even if it takes a certain amount of resources to promote it, it won''t need too much money, just a little bit of motivating.


    At that time, those TV stations and newspapers will come forward excitedly and spontaneously reprint and publicize the whole thing.


    The only thing that makes people hesitate is that after the film is released, the truth will come out sooner or later. Facing the fooled news media, as well as countless public relations and movie fans, if a solution is not resolved, it will affect the reputation of the company .


    Of course, he only hesitated at most. As one of the largest film production and distribution companies in Hollywood, 20th Century Fox''s promotion line is not very high, but the promotion plan in front of it is even lower.


    Twentieth Century Fox is backed by News Corporation and is one of the largest multinational media groups in the world. As long as it is profitable, who cares about a mere reputation.


    Colette-Singer, as one of the managers of 20th Century Fox''s distribution department, is also an excellent film selector, and even has a certain say in the company''s introduction of film distribution.


    He is not like a film critic who pays too much attention to the details of the film. Many of the best-selling films have a passable shooting level at best.


    He is more concerned about changes in the market, and what kind of movies the North American public and movie fans want to see and what types of movies they need.


    Obviously, the "Blair Witch" in front of me has such potential, which can cater to the curiosity of the North American public and movie fans.


    Even, if it can be released simultaneously, some English-speaking regions can achieve good box office.


    For a moment, his attention was all on talking with the two film selection staff beside him, talking about the promotion plan in a low voice, and he didn''t care about the content of the film.


    According to the plan at hand, as long as the propaganda is successful and there are no obvious loopholes in the plot and logic, then other aspects can be completely ignored.


    "You can try it." Colette-Singer seemed to be talking to himself, and at the same time, he seemed to be asking for the opinions of colleagues around him.


    "You can really try it."


    The two colleagues next to him nodded in unison.


    It might be considered for other distribution companies, but Twentieth Century Fox does not need it at all. With News Corporation as its support, there is no need to worry about publicity.


    "A stunning publicity plan, I really don''t know how he came up with it."


    One of the film selection staff had a very complicated tone. He had never encountered such a thing, and he would decide whether to release the film because of a publicity plan.


    "I really want to see what it does when it comes out."


    Even if it only has a few million dollars at the box office, it will still make a solid profit, and the potential of the film in front of it is obviously not only a few million dollars.


    Maybe, 20th Century Fox will release a film that can go down in the annals of Hollywood''s low-budget blockbuster hits.


    The entire film of "The Blair Witch" is only about 90 minutes long, about one and a half hours, so the trial viewing will not last long.


    As the screening of the film ended, Colette Singer walked over impatiently and said with a smile: "A very good film."


    Ryan was very polite and said, "Thank you for your compliment."


    Colette Singer shook his hand with a smile and said, "This is not a compliment."


    "To be honest, if it wasn''t for Mr. Lucas'' invitation, I would never have participated in today''s trial meeting."


    "However, it seems that today you brought me a surprise."


    "Maybe we can sit down and talk."


    Needless to say, Ryan could tell that the Colette Singer in front of him was very interested in "The Blair Witch".


    But Ryan didn''t directly agree. Instead, he glanced at Helen first, saw her nodded slightly, and then agreed: "Of course."


    The three of them came to a coffee shop downstairs and chatted briefly.


    The three of them knew very well that it was just a simple contact right now, and specific matters needed to be discussed separately. After all, the distribution department of 20th Century Fox also needed some time to discuss.


    The only thing that is certain is that as long as the two people in front of them don''t open their mouths, and everything follows Hollywood''s rules, Twentieth Century Fox will not refuse to release this film anyway.


    Even, in his own opinion, George Lucas is only one aspect, and the most important thing is the promotion plan in his hand.


    "Great claims program, really good."


    Colette-Singer thought for a while, and said firstly: "But the film itself has no advantages at all. Frankly speaking, if it weren''t for the existence of this promotional plan, even if it was recommended by Mr. Lucas, this film would be very good. Difficult to get into theaters."


    "So you should be clear that distributing such a film is very risky for the distribution company, so the price of buying out the copyright may not be too high."


    He deliberately emphasized the tone on the copyright, and did not mention the split at all.


    Whether it was Ryan or Helen, they had long been prepared for this.


    For such a film, plus a new director with a not-so-famous reputation, no distribution company will agree to distribute it in a share-sharing manner.


    "I can agree to buy out the copyright."


    Ryan shrugged his shoulders and said, "However, regarding the specific price, I think 20th Century Fox will not be stingy."


    Helen who was next to her frowned when she heard the words, and opened her mouth, but in the end she didn''t make a sound.


    Will not be stingy!


    If you let outsiders hear it, you have to laugh out loud.


    There is no film company or distribution company in Hollywood that is not stingy, unless the other party has more interests.


    A trace of embarrassment appeared on Colette-Singer''s face. If another person had said this, he would have said yes without hesitation, and would have quoted an extremely low price, at most $30,000 to $50,000, to buy the copyright.


    But the Ryan in front of him is a little different. Leaving aside the amazing publicity plan of the film, the George-Lucas relationship alone cannot be deceived.


    He knew very well in his heart the importance of George Lucas to the company''s top management, and that was about restarting the "Star Wars" series of films.


    "Okay, Mr. Ryan, on behalf of Twentieth Century Fox, I can buy the entire copyright of this film for $800,000."


    Colette-Singer hesitated for a long time before saying what he thought was a very high price. Afterwards, he was afraid that Ryan would refuse directly, so he added again: "Of course this is just my personal offer, and the details need to be negotiated."


    Helen felt relieved. The worries she had been worrying for a while can be completely relaxed. At a cost of more than 40,000 US dollars, it is already very rare to get a price of 800,000 US dollars.


    Furthermore, according to her experience, it is entirely possible to slightly increase the price in the subsequent negotiation process.


    Eight hundred thousand dollars!


    Ryan nodded secretly. This price can be said to be very high, or in George Lucas''s face, the price offered is very generous.


    However, he clearly remembered the achievements of "The Blair Witch" in his previous life, with a box office of US$140 million in North America and US$248 million worldwide.


    If he sold all the copyrights at a price of 800,000 US dollars, he would be somewhat unwilling.


    ��Very sincere price.��


    Ryan looked very calm, and said: "I have no doubts about the price, it''s just that the producer and the director will share the price, and you need to discuss it with Helen."


    During the filming of the whole film, he held several roles, and he did not have a dollar salary, but only signed a box office sharing agreement.


    At first Helen thought that he was trying to save money, but only now did he understand that he had already decided to take a share of the box office.


    Producer and director share!


    Immediately, Colette-Singer was a little dumbfounded. This was the first time he had encountered such a situation. What was the producer and director''s share in the copyright buyout?


    Logically speaking, even if there is a share, shouldn''t it be included in the buyout money!


    It''s hard to say that the distribution company has to pay for such a share.


    "Mr. Ryan, please forgive me for not being able to agree to your request." Colette Singer refused without hesitation.


    He would never agree to such a request, and he had no right to agree.


    Unless the company''s top management nods, he doesn''t have such rights yet.


    "It''s okay, we can talk about it slowly."


    Ryan didn''t look anxious at all, as if he wasn''t the one who wanted to speed up the filming progress a few days ago and try to release the film in the off-season.


    At the moment, Colette Singh had no choice but to say goodbye and leave. As for the final agreement or not, it can only be left to the upper management of the company to decide.


    Seeing that there were only Ryan and Helen left, she finally couldn''t help but speak, and said very seriously: "Ryan, I hope that next time, you can leave it to me to handle such a matter, instead of negotiating with the distribution company in person. .��


    This kind of thing is originally the scope of work of the agent, similar to Helen''s work on the crew some time ago, it is no longer within the scope of work of the agent. UU reading


    She wouldn''t have done it if she hadn''t been forced to.


    "no problem."


    "The following negotiations can be completely entrusted to you." Ryan showed a smiling face, he didn''t want to have any unpleasantness with the beautiful big golden legs in front of him.


    In fact, the biggest role of an agent in Hollywood, apart from the help of some contacts, is to negotiate with film companies, distribution companies, and investment companies, and beat the table for a long time.


    Actors or directors themselves will not have any unpleasant things happen to them.


    In this way, it is naturally beneficial to the filming work of the crew.


    "I hope so." Helen held a skeptical attitude.


    After so many days, she got to know Ryan a little bit better. She didn''t seem to care about anything, but she had her own persistence, and she wouldn''t follow the manager''s advice on everything.


    "The producer or director can discuss the matter, but even if 20th Century Fox finally agrees, it probably won''t be too much." Helen took the initiative to change the subject and talked about the serious matter.


    "Normal splits are hard to talk about, so how about box office splits!"


    "For example, the box office of 30 million US dollars is used as a starting point. For every additional 10 million US dollars in the box office, you can get 1% of the share." Ryan asked.


    He had already thought about this for a long time, and wanted a stepped box office share, even if the starting point was higher, it didn''t matter.


    Step-up box office share!


    "Since you are optimistic about the film''s box office, then I can try to talk to the people in the distribution department of 20th Century Fox." Helen didn''t look surprised at all.


    No need to ask, she knew that Ryan had great expectations for the film''s box office, and would rather make concessions on the buyout price, and wanted a certain share of the box office.

 Chapter 12： paramount

    Relevant personnel from 20th Century Fox''s distribution department gathered in a large conference room and were discussing the film "The Blair Witch".


    In the eyes of these professionals, the plot, filming techniques, materials, and acting skills of several leading actors in "The Blair Witch" are simply useless.


    It can be said that there is no commercial value.


    It happened to be paired with an amazing publicity plan, which made people wonder how to choose for a while.


    Of course, it does not rule out the relationship with George Lucas.


    "Everyone can talk about their views on this film." Colette Singer said with a glance at everyone present.


    "In my opinion, the film itself is very ordinary and boring, with no commercial value."


    "But this promotional plan is interesting." One of the men with glasses seemed to appreciate the film''s promotional plan very much.


    "The new director named Ryan Gosling obviously has a lot of ideas. I even suspect that he made this film because of his promotional plan first."


    "So I personally think you can try it." A black-haired man said.


    "I admit that this film does have some commercial value."


    "But this is a low-cost film after all. We need to face great risks and must reduce costs."


    "Similar to the producer and director''s share, such ridiculous conditions must never be agreed."


    "Also!" The shrewd man paused and said, "Maybe we can get someone to shoot another similar film. Anyway, it won''t cost much money, and it will be released first."


    Dark things like this happen almost every moment in Hollywood.


    It doesn''t matter even if the plot is similar, anyway, the key to the film is publicity, not the film itself.


    As for going to court to sue!


    Don''t be kidding, expensive legal fees will discourage most people.


    "Okay, I don''t want to hear about topics like this."


    Colette Singer''s eyes became sharper, with a hint of dissatisfaction, he said, "Remember, this is a film recommended by George Lucas, and no one can mess around unless the board of directors approves it."


    "As for the distribution conditions of the film, I will personally ask the higher authorities for instructions."


    After speaking, Colette-Singer stood up and walked out of the meeting room.


    For a film that made George Lucas dissatisfied, the company''s senior management would definitely kick him out of the company to appease George Lucas'' anger.


    For the next few days, Ryan stayed at home preparing a new script, while Helen continued to negotiate with 20th Century Fox.


    For Ryan, "The Blair Witch" is just the beginning, and he has new plans next.


    But for Helen, the film "The Blair Witch" was a turning point for her. Once the film was released, it achieved good box office results.


    Then she must have a well-known director and three well-known actors under her umbrella. Starry Sky Agency will open a corner above the gate of Hollywood and get in touch with a whole new level.


    "Miss Helen, you should be very clear about our sincerity. Buying out the entire copyright of this film at a price of 900,000 US dollars is already a very high price."


    Colette-Singer looked at Helen in front of him, no matter in terms of figure or appearance, he was almost as good as those beautiful actresses in Hollywood, but he didn''t have any thoughts in his mind, what he had was just a headache.


    After three days of negotiations, he has raised the price from US$800,000 to US$900,000.


    But the beautiful female manager in front of him didn''t give in at all in her insistence on the share.


    Hearing this, Helen''s expression remained unchanged, appearing very indifferent.


    "The buyout price can remain unchanged. My only requirement is a certain share of the box office."


    "It''s impossible." Colette Singer refused without any hesitation.


    Helen''s attitude left Colette Singer with no choice but to show a helpless face and said, "Miss Helen, you should know that according to Hollywood''s distribution rules, the film''s producer and director''s share of the box office already includes In the buyout fee."


    "We will not agree to any sharing conditions other than the sharing quota stipulated by the Producers Union and the Directors Guild."


    "Of course, apart from the box office share, if you have other conditions, as long as they are within a reasonable range, you can also raise them."


    According to the agreement signed by the Hollywood Producers Union and the Directors Guild with major Hollywood companies, all members of the guild can get a certain percentage of the box office share and the video tape share.


    Of course, the amount divided will not be too much.


    In fact, being able to agree to the share stipulated by the guild is already a big concession. If it were another person, I am afraid that he would not even have the share stipulated by the guild.


    "Sorry, Ryan is neither a member of the Producers Union nor the Directors Guild."


    Helen frowned slightly, and said: "Perhaps we can sign a step-sharing agreement. If the North American box office of "The Blair Witch" reaches a certain number, we can automatically obtain a certain percentage of box office sharing rights."


    Hearing this, Colette Singer shook his head helplessly, and said, "Miss Helen, then I can only say sorry, the top management of 20th Century Fox will never agree to such a condition."


    Helen remained silent, showing no sign of hurry.


    On the contrary, Colette-Singer felt a little uneasy. He had to make the other party give up the fantasy of getting a share in the box office.


    "I''ll say it again, no distribution company in Hollywood would agree to that."


    "No matter how outstanding the film''s publicity plan is, it can''t change that it''s just a new director''s work, and the investment is pitiful."


    "I estimate that the investment for this film should not exceed one hundred thousand dollars, but Twentieth Century Fox will have to pay a large amount of publicity expenses, plus the money for printing and printing, it will reach several million dollars. That��s not counting the money to buy out the copyright of the film.��


    "That''s why we refuse the box office share. Unless you can bear all the distribution costs, including the money for printing copies, then I can try to apply to the board of directors to sign a box office share agreement."


    "Even if you and I know very well, the board of directors will not agree."


    Even with the George Lucas relationship, 20th Century Fox would not agree to sign a box office sharing agreement.


    Naturally, Helen would not agree to bear all the distribution costs and the cost of printing copies.


    The distribution fee is frighteningly tricky. After the release of many films, the distribution company''s calculations turned out to be negative, and the producers couldn''t get a penny.


    Helen said calmly, "Since 20th Century Fox disagrees with the split of the box office ladder, I can only say sorry."


    After finishing speaking, Helen stood up, "I have to meet with the director of the distribution department of Paramount in a while."


    If the top management of Twentieth Century Fox has always wanted George Lucas to restart the "Star Wars" series.


    Then Paramount has been wanting to negotiate with George Lucas about when to restart the Indiana Jones series.


    It can be said that the relationship between George Lucas and Paramount is not inferior to that of 20th Century Fox.


    Paramount!


    Colette Singer''s expression changed immediately. For the few Hollywood giants that could rival 20th Century Fox, he knew very well that once Paramount got involved, things would inevitably become troublesome.


    Even if he knew very well that Helen''s mention of Paramount was just a negotiating tactic, he had no choice but to persuade him to stay.


    "Miss Helen, please stay."


    Colette-Singer hurriedly stopped Helen, took a deep breath, and said, "I need to report to the company''s senior management about the split of the box office ladder."


    "Give me a day, please."


    Seeing this, Helen showed an elegant smile and said, "I believe that the top management of 20th Century Fox will definitely make the most correct decision."


    "I hope so." Colette Singer was a little weak.


    If it weren''t for the beautiful woman in front of him who had an unusual relationship with George Lucas, he would have already firmly refused, so how could he have repeatedly backed down.


    Even in the face of Paramount, as a member of 20th Century Fox, he will not back down in the slightest.


    Still, the thought of George Lucas'' relationship with Paramount gave him a headache.


    It would not be a good thing for him to let Paramount get involved.

 Chapter 13： Different Helen

    Before nine o''clock in the morning, Ryan came to Xingkong Brokerage Company according to yesterday''s agreement. As soon as he entered the door, he happened to see Heidi sitting at the front desk with a bored face.


    "Hello!"


    "Heidi, long time no see."


    Ryan stepped forward to say hello, and then looked around, seeing that there was no one else, and asked in a low voice, "Heidi, I have a question for you."


    "How old is Helen?"


    He has always been curious about Helen''s age.


    "What do you want to do?"


    Heidi looked at him strangely and said, "It''s hard for you not to know that age is every woman''s secret, or that you want to pursue Helen!"


    "I warn you, don''t think of Helen."


    Ryan showed a helpless look and said, "I''m just curious."


    "Helen looks to be in her twenties, but her acting style is very sophisticated, as if she has a lot of experience."


    "A person with a good background like her should be a flower in a greenhouse at this age."


    In fact, he wanted to know who Helen''s parents were and their relationship with George Lucas more than their age.


    Well, it''s hard to avoid such a relatively personal question.


    "Humph!"


    "Don''t try to talk to me, I will never reveal anything about Helen unless she wants to tell you."


    Heidi could tell at a glance what his plan was, and it was nothing more than taking the opportunity to make a clich�� and inquire about Helen''s family background.


    "Alright, you should go to Helen''s office now instead of continuing to talk nonsense."


    Heidi curled her lips and ignored Ryan again.


    Hearing this, Ryan had no choice but to go upstairs, knocked on the door, and without waiting for Helen''s consent, he opened the door and walked in.


    Helen''s dress today seems to be completely different from her previous image. She is wearing a white dress with beautiful patterns embroidered on it. Her long black hair slanted down on her shoulders and is wrapped around a white ribbon. The metal earrings are indescribably charming.


    She already had a proud figure, about 1.75 meters tall, and the silk dress completely set off her body line, making her look even taller and more sexy.


    The long dress almost reached the middle of the calves, and under a pair of slender feet wrapped in black stockings, there were silver high-heeled shoes inlaid with rhinestones.


    "Wow, dear Helen, you are so charming today."


    Looking at Helen in front of him, Ryan didn''t hide anything, his eyes kept looking up and down, and he couldn''t help but leaned forward, smelling a faint fragrance of jasmine.


    Helen looked at Ryan who was getting closer, without any expression on her face, and said, "I''m going to a party later, so I don''t have much time."


    "And, please focus on the business."


    Ryan complained, and said, "You should invite me to be your male companion, that''s the business."


    Helen ignored him, but continued, "I''ve already discussed with 20th Century Fox''s distribution department, and it''s not impossible to have a step-by-step box office split."


    "However, it must be calculated from the North American box office of US$50 million. For every additional US$10 million box office, you can get 0.5% of the box office share, and the maximum is 5%."


    Originally, she hoped to count from the box office of 30 million US dollars, and for every 10 million US dollars in box office, she could get a 1% share.


    But Twentieth Century Fox rejected it straight away. What a joke, if the film is a big hit at the box office, wouldn''t they want to share a big piece of cake.


    In the end, after several negotiations, 20th Century Fox reluctantly agreed to sign the box office ladder share.


    But it must be calculated from the box office of 50 million US dollars. For every additional 10 million US dollars in the box office, Ryan can get 0.5% of the box office share, with a maximum of 5%.


    Regardless of whether there is only a 5% cap at most, or starting from the box office of 50 million US dollars, it is possible to obtain such an agreement, which is already rare and valuable.


    In Ryan''s own words, not to mention the stepped box office share, even the buyout price would have to be less than half.


    "The box office of 50 million US dollars is counted!"


    "It seems that 20th Century Fox estimates that the final box office of the film should not exceed 50 million US dollars."


    Ryan could see at a glance that 20th Century Fox''s plan was nothing more than estimating that the film''s final box office would not exceed $50 million.


    "So I suggest that you cancel the ladder box office share, so that the buyout price can be slightly increased."


    Helen didn''t pay attention to Ryan''s gaze, straightened her clothes, and said, "Of course, if you insist, 800,000 dollars is also a very good price."


    Now that Twentieth Century Fox has taken a step back and agreed to split the ladder box office.


    Then the original price of 900,000 US dollars naturally needs to be changed.


    The box office share mentioned here refers to the North American box office share of the film, not the global box office share.


    If it''s a share of the global box office, unless 20th Century Fox is really crazy, it will never agree.


    Moreover, there is only one share of the North American box office, and it has nothing to do with video tapes, TV broadcast rights, adaptation rights, etc.


    "Can."


    "When will the distribution contract be formally signed."


    Naturally, Ryan would not refuse, once the box office of the film can achieve the results of his previous life, then he will receive millions of dollars.


    Apart from paying taxes on these millions of dollars and the commission from Helen''s agent, the rest is Ryan''s personal income.


    He doesn''t believe that what can be done by craftsmanship in his previous life, can''t be done by 20th Century Fox with News Corporation as its backing.


    "If you agree, you can sign a formal buyout contract tomorrow afternoon."


    Helen deliberately corrected one point, it was not a film distribution contract, but a copyright buyout contract.


    "By the way, Helen, I hope that the film buyout fee can be delivered in mid-April." Ryan didn''t want a large part of the money to be taken away by the tax officer as soon as he got it.


    Every year from February to around mid-April, it is time to pay taxes, and everyone needs to file taxes.


    As long as it is delivered after the tax filing deadline, there will be no need to deal with tax officials for a long time to come.


    "Can."


    "I suggest that you hire a personal assistant and a trusted financial manager to help you manage your finances and avoid taxes legally."


    "It''s also better to buy a car and change to a decent apartment, preferably closer to Hollywood." Helen expressed her suggestion.


    She is an agent, and it is impossible to act as an assistant all the time. Legal tax avoidance is something that every Hollywood person needs to face.


    "Okay, then dear Helen, before I find a suitable assistant, can you introduce me to a real estate agent!" Ryan blinked at her.


    Finding a suitable personal assistant takes a certain amount of time, and a trustworthy financial manager needs an opportunity.


    In his previous life, he had seen a lot of news that many Hollywood stars or big-name football stars were defrauded of all their property by financial managers.


    One of the things that left him speechless the most was that UU Reading suddenly found that the name on the title certificate was not his own, but the name of the financial manager in the mansion he had lived in for a year. It was a farce.


    "I can introduce you to a familiar real estate agent."


    Seeing Ryan''s gaze, Helen suddenly felt a little helpless in her heart. It seemed that as her manager, she had to hold several jobs for the time being.


    "If there is nothing else, I need to go downstairs to a banquet now."


    While talking, Helen stood up and was about to go outside.


    Seeing this, Ryan couldn''t help but tentatively said: "Dear Helen, don''t you really need an excellent male companion like me!"


    "unnecessary."


    Helen didn''t even look at it, and directly refused.


    Ryan had already prepared for this, so he could only wailed and said, "I knew it would happen."


    "However, regarding the three leading actors in the film, I hope that as soon as the buyout contract is signed, they will travel to Africa for a period of time and come back when the time is right."


    Although he had already told Helen about it, he still wanted to remind him.


    "You don''t need to worry about these matters. I will discuss them with the distribution department of 20th Century Fox. On the contrary, you must remember that you can''t have anything to do with "The Blair Witch."


    "Even if it''s a personal relationship." Helen''s tone suddenly became severe.


    Compared with "The Blair Witch", which is about to sign a buyout contract, Helen is more optimistic about Ryan''s new script.


    It is also a low-cost film, but it is much better than "The Blair Witch".


    So at the moment, it is absolutely impossible to get involved with "The Blair Witch" because of a small loss.


    Ryan naturally knew who she was talking about, and spread his hands, expressing his innocence.

 Chapter 14： Signing a contract

    "Happy cooperation!"


    "Happy cooperation!"


    In a conference room of the 20th Century Fox Building, Ryan, Helen and representatives of 20th Century Fox signed the contract under the witness of lawyers from both parties.


    The representative of 20th Century Fox took over the film copy of "The Blair Witch" from Helen, officially completing the handover ceremony.


    From this moment on, the film "The Blair Witch" has nothing to do with Ryan except for the North American box office ladder.


    He even asked 20th Century Fox not to announce the names of the producers, directors, screenwriters, and investors.


    He wasn''t a union member anyway.


    After several days of negotiations, 20th Century Fox finally got its wish and bought all the copyrights of "The Blair Witch".


    As for the $50 million box office ladder share, no one paid attention at all.


    According to the estimates of the distribution department of Twentieth Century Fox, the box office of the entire film should be between 30 million and 40 million US dollars, and it is almost impossible to reach 50 million US dollars.


    Of course, if the box office finally exceeds 50 million US dollars, even if it will pay a lot of money, 20th Century Fox will still be the happiest.


    To put it bluntly, the higher the box office of a film, the more profit 20th Century Fox will make. Whether it is the right to distribute video tapes or the right to premiere on TV, the final price is closely related to the box office of the film.


    Colette-Singer showed a slight smile, and chatted with Ryan for a while before leaving.


    "If you need to find a distribution company for your next film, you can call me anytime. Twentieth Century Fox is always your best choice."


    Regardless of the quality of the film, the promotion plan alone is enough to look forward to his next film.


    "I also hope to continue to cooperate with Twentieth Century Fox." Ryan naturally would not refuse the kindness of a director of Twentieth Century Fox''s distribution department.


    What''s more, when "The Blair Witch" is released, it has achieved unbelievable box office results, which will definitely attract the attention of 20th Century Fox executives.


    It is conceivable that his next film is likely to deal with 20th Century Fox again.


    The two didn''t talk for long, and he left 20th Century Fox with Helen.


    As soon as he stepped out of the gate, Ryan breathed a sigh of relief as if he had relieved a heavy burden. It is not an easy thing to bear more than 40,000 US dollars in debt.


    Helen personally lent him the investment for the entire film. During this period, Ryan also advanced some living expenses, which totaled 40,000 to 50,000 US dollars.


    Forty to fifty thousand dollars in 1994 was not a small amount.


    Fortunately, in the end, the copyright of "The Blair Witch" was sold for 800,000 US dollars.


    Even if you don''t count the next box office ladder, it''s enough for him to prepare for his next film.


    "Helen, although I don''t want to say it."


    "But I still have to say thank you."


    Looking at Helen in the driving seat, Ryan couldn''t help saying thank you.


    Comparing his experience in the past and the present, he knows very well how difficult it is to find a distribution company. If it weren''t for Helen''s contacts, 20th Century Fox might not even bother to take a look.


    He could only take a copy of the film, aimlessly go to one distribution company to beg, or go to major film festivals to try his luck.


    Even if you are lucky in the end and someone bids to buy out all the copyrights, they will definitely not pay 800,000 US dollars, not to mention the box office ladder.


    "Instead of saying thank you to me, you should seriously consider your next film."


    Speaking of this, Helen couldn''t help reminding him, saying: "I suggest that you''d better wait for this film to be released, and it has achieved good box office results. Then you can contact some small film companies to invest, or find some investors. .��


    It''s a very stupid thing to do in Hollywood with your own money.


    But any director with a little common sense would not do this.


    "I think my investment is very good, at least no one in the crew tells me what to do."


    Ryan didn''t care much about these things, and besides, instead of looking for investment in a lowly manner, it''s better to pay for it himself, not to mention the convenience, but also control the voice of the crew.


    In his previous life, he was bothered by investors to tell him what to do, or some actors brought money into the group, so they should be paid for by their ancestors.


    Besides, knowing that the film will be a hit when it is released, you still go looking for investors to send money?


    Helen seemed to have known that he would answer this way, and said: "Since you insist on continuing to invest, it is best to register a small studio, which is not only convenient for investment, but also enjoys some preferential policies."


    There are many taxes in the United States, but there are also many preferential policies.


    It''s just that most Americans don''t understand this, and Ryan''s eyes are even darker.


    "Can."


    "But you also know that I don''t have a personal lawyer, an accountant, and I haven''t even hired an assistant yet, so I can only trouble my dear Miss Helen." Ryan was very straightforward and pushed the matter of registering the studio to Helen.


    It''s not that he wants to be lazy, but it''s just as he said, and he really doesn''t understand these trivial matters.


    So instead of running around, it''s better to leave it to Helen. Anyway, it''s not for nothing as a manager.


    Helen glanced at him indifferently, without saying a word, she agreed.


    In fact, she also knows that Ryan has been busy revising the new script these days and has no time to deal with it.


    What''s more, the lawyers at the signing ceremony just now were all her personal lawyers. It can be seen that it is obviously impossible for him to register the studio by himself.


    "I will find a registration company to handle it." Helen drove towards the Star Brokerage Company.


    The process of registering a studio in the United States is very simple. There are many registration companies that handle these things, and even the company address will be chosen for you.


    For example, in Delaware, where taxes are low, if you share an office with several companies, plus the same operator, UU Reading only needs to share a small rent every month.


    As time passed, the excitement on Ryan''s face gradually calmed down.


    In fact, he really has nothing to be excited about now. The money for the film buyout will not arrive until mid-April, and the box office tiered share will have to wait for the film to be released.


    So he is still destitute now, with only a few hundred dollars left in his account, and he still borrowed it from Helen.


    "Can we celebrate tonight!"


    "Like having a good meal."


    Since coming to the United States by accident, Ryan has been enduring suffering. His three meals a day are either hot dogs, bread, or pizza, sausages, and at most a piece of cheap steak. He has already had enough.


    "I heard that there is a very good Chinese restaurant near Beverly Hills, maybe we can have a big meal." Ryan''s tone seemed to reveal a hint of longing.


    "You''re talking about Mr Chow, that Mr Chow''s restaurant!"


    "I''ve been there once, and the taste is really good."


    "But!"


    Helen paused, and said with some uncertainty: "You have the money to pay the bill!"


    In this regard, she is skeptical.


    Regarding Ryan''s financial situation, she is very clear that she will never be able to pay for an expensive Chinese meal before the film buyout fee arrives.


    Chinese food has always been synonymous with high-end restaurants in the United States, not to mention that Mr. Zhou''s restaurant is located near Beverly Hills, and the price will definitely not be cheap.


    "You pay, I''ll treat you."


    "Big deal, let me borrow it from you." Ryan said indifferently.


    Compared with the large sum of money that will arrive immediately, an expensive Chinese meal is only a small sum that cannot be smaller.

 Chapter 15： little taylor

    Although Mr. Zhou''s restaurant is an authentic Chinese restaurant, Rui En was a little disappointed in the decoration style inside. It didn''t have any oriental characteristics, and the style was very modern.


    "I don''t know if the taste is authentic or not."


    Ryan muttered softly, and followed Helen under the guidance of the waiter, and chose a very quiet place to sit down.


    The only thing that satisfied him was that at least the waiter in front of him was a Chinese, probably a work-study college student.


    Looking at the English menu handed over by the waiter, Ryan frowned slightly. There were some specious names on the menu, which made him look confused.


    "Do you have a Chinese menu?"


    Ryan gestured at the English menu in his hand, and asked in pure Mandarin under the surprised gaze of the waiter.


    mandarin!


    The waiter was obviously taken aback. The person in front of him was obviously a pure American, and he could speak Mandarin fluently.


    "Okay sir, please wait a moment." The waiter came back to his senses, and immediately turned to get the Chinese menu.


    Helen on the opposite side looked at Ryan in surprise and asked, "You can speak Chinese!"


    "My mother has one-half Chinese descent, so I have been more fond of oriental culture since I was a child." Ryan said truthfully.


    His mother really has one-half of Chinese blood.


    Helen showed such an expression, no wonder she came to a Chinese restaurant to celebrate.


    Not long after, the waiter came over with a Chinese menu.


    After receiving the Chinese menu, Ryan simply flipped through it, and found that most of the dishes on it were sweet, which may be to suit the local diners.


    "Can I cook Sichuan cuisine!"


    "OK."


    The waiter glanced at Helen next to him, and there was a strange look in his eyes. He secretly thought that this ghost asked if he would cook Sichuan cuisine. Maybe he wanted to embarrass this beautiful lady!


    Not to mention in the United States, there are many people in China who cannot eat Sichuan cuisine.


    "That''s good."


    Ryan ignored the waiter''s gaze and directly reported the names of the dishes.


    "Boiled Pork Slices, Husband and Wife''s Lung Slices, Mapo Tofu, Pickled Chicken Feet, Dengying Beef, Spicy Crab, and Spicy Chicken."


    After finishing speaking in one breath, he remembered that he didn''t ask Helen if she could eat spicy food, so he asked for her opinion.


    "Helen, can you eat chili!"


    Facing Ryan''s question, Helen raised her pretty eyebrows and asked, can I eat chili?


    What''s the meaning!


    "You can eat some."


    After asking Helen''s opinion, Ryan nodded in satisfaction and said, "I want authentic Chinese food, not improved ones."


    "Remember to put more chili peppers, and red oil can''t be less. It''s best to put more chili peppers."


    The waiter wrote down Ryan''s request, feeling speechless for a while, and put more spicy peppers, even the millet peppers knew it, it was a hell, and he was not afraid of being spicy to death.


    Pity the beautiful woman who came with him, she must be full of anger for a while.


    The dishes were served very quickly, and after a while, a large table was full of Sichuan dishes, and before eating, there was a spicy smell rushing towards us.


    "It''s definitely authentic Chinese food if you try it."


    Ryan blinked, and specially picked out dishes with a lot of chili and red oil, and used the public tableware to hold a big plate full for Helen.


    Seeing this, Helen looked calm, gracefully picked up a piece of red boiled boiled meat, put it in her mouth and started to chew, her face remained unchanged.


    "The taste is okay."


    Ryan looked puzzled, but the taste was okay, but it wasn''t spicy at all!


    The next moment, he picked up a slice of boiled meat, put it in his mouth, and chewed it a few times. It really tasted good.


    But he suddenly paused, his whole face turned red like a monkey''s butt.


    "Water, water, water!"


    He picked up a glass of water and poured it into his mouth, but the spicy taste in his mouth still made him frown.


    On the other hand, Helen on the opposite side had already started to eat in small mouthfuls again, her expression was as usual.


    "This is what you just said, can you eat some?"


    Ryan put down his water glass and glared at her fiercely.


    "I forgot to tell you, my mother grew up in Mexico, so when I was young, she would often cook some Mexican food." Helen showed a rare smile.


    When I was young, there were often Mexican-style dishes on the dining table, some of which were very spicy.


    So for her, these Chinese foods are very spicy right now, but they are not unacceptable.


    On the contrary, it was the numb feeling that made her a little uncomfortable.


    Mexico food!


    Ryan suddenly smiled wryly, whether this is self-inflicted.


    Damn Mexican food.


    Fortunately, apart from the boiled pork slices, the spiciness of other dishes was acceptable, which whetted his appetite. It could even be said that it was the best meal he had eaten in a while.


    Just as the two were about to pay the bill and leave, there was a sudden sound from the direction of the door.


    "Helen!"


    Following the direction of the voice, a man and a woman came, and the woman held a four or five-year-old girl in her arms, who looked like a large doll.


    "Mr. Swift!"


    "When did you come to Los Angeles!" Helen looked a little surprised, immediately got up and left her seat, and started talking with the man who came over.


    "I just arrived yesterday, so Taylor has to fight for Chinese food." Swift pointed at the little girl in the woman''s arms, showing a hint of helplessness.


    "Hello, Mrs. Andrea, is this little Taylor!" Helen looked at the little girl in her arms, showing a trace of curiosity.


    "Hello, Miss Helen, my father mentioned you and said that you are very beautiful." The little girl named Taylor, seeing that Helen was not unfamiliar at all, said in a childlike voice.


    "You are beautiful too." Helen smiled, obviously very happy.


    "Okay, Taylor, say goodbye to Miss Helen, didn''t you say you want to eat Chinese food!" Swift glanced at his wife with an indescribably embarrassed look.


    In front of his wife, it is still very embarrassing to praise another woman for being beautiful, even if he didn''t say it himself.


    "Goodbye Miss Helen." Little Taylor waved his hand and said goodbye to Helen.


    Seeing the very interesting family of three leaving, Ryan''s eyes showed a hint of thought, and he asked tentatively, "Who is this Mr. Swift!"


    Helen sat down again and said, "Mr. Swift works for Merrill Lynch and is also my mother''s stock manager."


    "However, Mr. Swift and his family live on an 11-acre farm in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania on weekdays, and rarely come to Los Angeles."


    Mr Swift!


    Little Taylor!


    An 11 acre farm in Montgomery County, PA!


    The little girl who looked like a doll was stumped just now, she was the famous Taylor Swift in her previous life!


    "Can you give me Mr. Swift''s contact information. UU Reading " Ryan happened to be short of a stock manager.


    "Can."


    Helen wrote down the contact information on a napkin and handed it to him, saying: "Mr. Swift is a very competent stock manager. You can completely listen to his advice on investment matters."


    "It''s a pity that his daughter is too young, otherwise he would have moved to Los Angeles or New York."


    Ryan was even more certain that the little girl who looked like a doll just now was the famous Taylor Swift in her previous life.


    "A farm is a better place for childhood than Los Angeles or New York."


    "From this point of view, Mr. and Mrs. Swift are definitely qualified parents."


    Speaking of Taylor Swift, she is simply a legend. It can be said that she is one of the most famous female singers in the world in the 20th century and a representative figure of American country music.


    However, the most important figures in Taylor Swift''s life are the Swift couple.


    In 2001, after watching a video of country singer Faith Hill, Swift begged her mother to go to Nashville, Tennessee''s country folk town, to pursue her musical dreams.


    If I were any parent, I am afraid they would not agree to such a request.


    But Swift''s mother agreed to the matter, and quickly persuaded Swift''s father, Swift, to move the family to Nashville.


    Thus officially opened the legend of Taylor Swift.


    Parents in most families only want their children to become dragons and their daughters to become phoenixes, and arrange a path that they think is successful, but it is difficult for the Swift couple to do so.


    So there is only one Taylor Swift in North America and even in the whole world, a young singer who can buy an apartment worth close to two million dollars at the age of 20.

 Chapter 16： Public opinion

    As time entered the end of March 1994, notices of missing persons suddenly appeared in the streets and alleys of several major cities in North America.


    Immediately afterwards, a number of newspapers and magazines under News Corporation searched for the three missing college students almost at the same time, claiming that their family members were very worried about this.


    At the same time, Fox Television received an anonymous package containing a videotape and a notepad.


    The notepad clearly recorded a shocking content. Three film students disappeared in the jungle near the small town of Butzidsville, Maryland, USA. After days of searching, the search and rescue team only found some of their belongings. and a video camera.


    It''s a pity that the camera itself suffered some damage, and some video clips could barely be cut out and mailed over. I hope Fox TV can help find the missing person.


    It is said that the three of them were looking for a rumor about a witch at that time, but they suddenly disappeared collectively when they didn''t want to.


    With the videotape in front of them, and the missing person notices in many newspapers and magazines, the staff of Fox TV station suddenly felt that something was wrong with the matter in front of them, and it seemed too coincidental.


    However, the top executives of Fox TV agreed that this video tape was very valuable, and immediately asked people to make a special program to broadcast it.


    With such a quick response from the top management, some employees inevitably showed strange emotions.


    But the TV station likes true and false reports the most, and only when there are topics can there be enthusiasm.


    What''s more, the footage on the video tape is very valuable.


    The rumors of witches spread widely throughout the western world, especially in some small towns in the eastern United States, there are more or less rumors related to witches.


    So in a word, witches have a huge market in North America.


    The contents of the tape are true and false!


    It''s not in their consideration at all. Anyway, this is something that the top management agreed to.


    As for whether there will be any problems when it is played out!


    As long as you think about it for a while, it is not difficult to find that the three college students in the video seem to have some problems. When you think about the relationship between the TV station and 20th Century Fox, it is not difficult to draw a conclusion.


    The next night, a popular program on Fox TV released the images from the video tape.


    "We found an incredible video some time ago. It seems to be three missing college students. The items they left behind. After many investigations by the program team, we finally confirmed the whole incident."


    "It is said that these three college students went to find the legend about the witch Blair during the vacation time. In the end, the whereabouts of the three were unknown and only some items were left behind."


    "It''s a pity that the camera in the item is seriously damaged. For the time being, only a small section of the picture can be repaired, and the rest of the picture is still under urgent repair."


    After speaking, the scene on the TV screen changed, and some very shaky scenes began to appear.


    "In October 1993, three film students disappeared in the jungle near the small town of Buzizville, Maryland, USA. At that time, they were filming a documentary about the ancient local legend "Blair the Witch."


    "A few months later, their backpacks were found, containing audio tapes, Hi-8 cameras, 16mm cameras, recording the final journey of the three."


    The video tape is not very long, only four or five minutes long, but it clearly records that three college students are looking for some images of the witch Blair.


    "Then I would like to ask, why the search and rescue team has been indifferent since the three college students disappeared for half a year!"


    "Is it incompetent? Or don''t care at all!"


    The host''s tone suddenly became very excited.


    Next, the host called on the audience to provide valuable clues while talking about the incompetence of government departments.


    For a while, the audience in front of the TV was all talking.


    "God, do witches really exist in the world!"


    "I really hope they are safe and sound."


    "Damn the search and rescue team, they are literally committing a crime."


    "We must act to prevent the three college students from disappearing for no reason."


    "That''s right, everyone can go to the relevant departments to parade."


    After Fox TV''s report, coupled with News Corporation''s newspapers, magazines and other media, it was hyped on a large scale.


    In just a few days, no matter whether it is a large regular newspaper or an unscrupulous third-rate tabloid, they are competing to report on the three missing college students and the Blair witch, which has become the hottest topic in North America.


    For this publicity and marketing, 20th Century Fox has spent a lot of effort. The media under the News Corporation are spending a lot of effort to promote it. The entire North American street is talking about this topic, and even some charitable organizations have begun to post spontaneously. Search notices.


    The investment in the publicity budget alone is as high as several million dollars.


    Fortunately, the distribution department of 20th Century Fox only needs simple guidance for the next matter, and releases some true and false news from time to time, and the rest will naturally be reported by countless media.


    In the Fox Building, inside the 20th Century Fox distribution department, Colette Singer showed an unbelievable expression when he saw the data in his hand.


    "It appears our publicity program has been so successful it''s unbelievable."


    "Next, we still can''t relax in the slightest. All the members of the distribution department should move for me. Any place where people gather in North America must be filled with missing person notices."


    "By the way, the Fox TV side, can it be repeated several times!"


    A distribution staff member said: "Fox TV has repeated the show four times, and at least five million people have watched the show. Unless there are new images, it will be difficult to get more viewers if it continues to repeat the show."


    "Then let someone cut out a short scene." Colette-Singer said firmly.


    Perhaps when the film is released, he may become the head of the distribution department, not just a person in charge.


    "Okay, I''ll do it now." After finishing speaking, he immediately stood up and left the meeting room in a hurry.


    Regardless of the country, the credibility of the TV station is very high.


    "By now, a lot of people have believed it, at least a bunch of my son''s friends."


    "There are still many college students who spontaneously set up search organizations, which shows that the disappearance of the three college students and the witch Blair have become the hottest topic in North America."


    "However, once things really come to light, it will be just as bad."


    In this regard, Colette Singer was not worried at all, and said very relaxedly: "I have already talked with Helen, the manager of several leading actors in the film. All the people who are related to the film are now in a country in the middle of Africa. Relax."


    "When the film is released and the matter is finally exposed, it is completely possible to bring back several leading actors in the film and let them accept the pursuit of the media and movie fans."


    As soon as he mentioned this matter, he couldn''t help feeling a little bit pained, all the expenses for going to Central Africa to relax, but UU Reading was paid by 20th Century Fox, and Helen didn''t need to spend even a penny.


    But he still had to agree.


    "By the way, try to downplay the topic of the film director and the heroine."


    Downplay the director and heroine!


    Everyone nodded thoughtfully, a very smart decision.


    "There is also the matter of the film''s release. It must be released before April 1st. It must be negotiated with the major theater companies. I want at least 1,200 screens."


    Colette-Singer is very clear that the popularity of the film will not last long, and it must be released as soon as possible, and the more theaters the better.


    "I''m afraid this is a bit difficult. The theater company thinks it''s better to be safe and hold a small-scale screening first." The person in charge of negotiating with the theater said helplessly.


    "Then order screenings as soon as possible. Once the box office results are satisfactory, immediately contact all theater companies in English-speaking countries to strive for simultaneous release as soon as possible."


    "At the same time, don''t stop in terms of publicity. In addition to Fox TV, other national TV stations must contact each other, and don''t let go of any publicity channels."


    "On the eve of the film''s release, we must pay attention to confidentiality, and all relevant personnel must be forced to sign a non-disclosure contract."


    Colette-Singer has always attached great importance to confidentiality, and even some senior executives of 20th Century Fox are not aware of this matter.


    The more the movie is in the early stage of release, the more it needs to be kept secret, so that the curious public can enter the movie theater willingly.


    Of course, it is impossible to keep this matter a secret. Sooner or later, people will know that this is just a publicity scam.


    But the box office obtained in the early stage is enough to make people dumbfounded, and there is no need to consider long-term screenings.

 Chapter 17： spotlight

    Ryan, who was focused on preparing the new script, didn''t pay much attention to the release of "The Blair Witch", even though it was the first film in his life.


    Fortunately, Helen has been paying attention to this matter, and will call him every few days to explain in detail about the promotional release of the film, and has already reserved two movie tickets.


    Even though Helen''s tone was always very calm, Ryan could still feel a hint of excitement in her words.


    Twentieth Century Fox has not stopped promoting the film, which can be described as overwhelming, and a lot of money is spent like water.


    Of course, "The Blair Witch" is impossible and not suitable to hold a premiere, and it is best to release it quietly.


    On the morning of April 1st, Helen drove to a very remote movie theater. The entrance of the movie theater could be seen from a long distance, and there was a rare queue phenomenon.


    "As the director, investor, and screenwriter of the film, shouldn''t you pay more attention to the release of the film!"


    Looking at Ryan''s calm eyes, Helen couldn''t help being a little bit aggrieved. Isn''t he afraid that if the film''s box office results are not satisfactory, he will leave Hollywood completely.


    "Alright, Helen, I''ve been preparing a new script these days." Ryan glanced at the line at the entrance of the theater, and beckoned Helen to get off the car.


    I feel that the distribution department of Twentieth Century Fox is a little too cautious, and it can be directly released on a large scale without the need for order screening.


    He didn''t know that it was not because 20th Century Fox didn''t want to release it on a large scale, but because the theater companies agreed to be more cautious and to screen it on a small scale first.


    "New script!" Helen closed the car door, staring at Ryan with a pair of beautiful eyes.


    She naturally knew that Ryan had been preparing a new script these days, but she never had the chance to ask.


    "What type of movie!"


    Ryan got out of the car and closed the co-pilot''s door, and said lightly, "If nothing else happens, it should be a low-budget horror movie."


    Small budget horror movie!


    A strange color flashed in Helen''s eyes, and she said, "American horror? Plasma movies!"


    "That''s right."


    Ryan took Helen''s arm very skillfully and walked towards the theater.


    Helen kept her composure, gently pulled her arm out, and said, "Very smart choice."


    Originally, she wanted to find a suitable time to remind Ryan not to write any creative scripts, but now it seems that it is completely unnecessary.


    Almost all new directors will shoot some weird films, or they think too highly of themselves and want to step up to the sky and direct commercial blockbusters, or they pursue artistry, and they can only spend their lives in the independent film circle until they finally leave Hollywood sadly.


    There are very few directors who can choose an American horror film like Ryan.


    American-style plasma horror films have low investment costs and have a large group of loyal fans in North America. As long as the filming is not too bad, the cost can be easily covered.


    It can be said to be the best choice for new directors.


    As soon as the two entered the theater, Ryan saw a few missing person notices, and couldn''t help but whispered: "It seems that 20th Century Fox has invested a lot in publicity."


    "As far as I know, 20th Century Fox''s publicity budget alone is as high as $5 million, and that''s not counting the money for printing copies."


    "So, once the box office of the film is not satisfactory, 20th Century Fox will definitely blacklist you, and for a long time, they will not have any interaction with you, even including me." Helen glanced at Rui Well, the meaning in the words is self-evident.


    "Then if the film is released and sells well, will 20th Century Fox become more talkative?"


    "Like how the next movie will be released!" Ryan said with a laugh.


    "Attitudes will definitely change, and in terms of specifics, it depends on the quality of your next film."


    Helen shook her head. Getting Twentieth Century Fox to agree to distribute the film in a share-sharing manner is not an easy task, and it may not even be a good thing.


    While talking, the two walked into the movie hall, looking around, there were almost no empty seats.


    "There are a lot of people, and there are almost no empty seats."


    "It seems that the plan is very successful."


    Ryan looked at the auditorium in front of him, which could accommodate more than a hundred people. Except for a few empty seats in the corner, the rest were full.


    "hope so."


    Helen still couldn''t help reminding: "Don''t forget, today is Friday weekend, and the key point is starting next Monday."


    In fact, it is considered a very good achievement for a niche film to have a dozen or so viewers.


    The scene in front of me is just a special case.


    As the video started to play, the two of them kept silent and focused on the video.


    In fact, the two of them have watched it many times, and they are very clear about the content of the film.


    But for Helen, the video on the screen in front of her is of great significance to her or Starry Sky Brokerage Company, and can completely change the company''s development trend.


    The content of the film is very simple, and it can even be said to be shoddy. Most people''s attention is not on the film at all. They want to know how the three college students disappeared and the legend about the witch Blair.


    After a while, some people began to whisper.


    "What a beautiful girl, but it''s a pity that she is also missing. The guys from the search and rescue team are simply incompetent."


    "I think there might really be witches, otherwise the search and rescue team wouldn''t be able to find anything!"


    "Witches are just ridiculous lies, maybe they were imprisoned."


    "No, no, who would imprison three college students for nothing! I think it was because of love and hatred or because of property or something. Two of them murdered another college student and had to go into hiding."


    Hearing the whispers around, Helen''s eyes became brighter and brighter. As long as there are no accidents in this film, half of the success is already achieved.


    On the other hand, Ryan, who was on the sidelines, was a little drowsy. The camera shakes so badly, and he has watched it several times, so it''s only **** that he can watch it now.


    Even the people in the screening hall, most of them are not rushing to watch the movie.


    Most of them were out of curiosity, or they just wanted to contribute to help find the three missing college students.


    At the same time, in a large theater in Los Angeles, an employee skillfully pasted missing person notices one by one, and couldn''t help muttering.


    "Although it is the off-season for movies, there is no need to post missing person notices on UU Reading ."


    Another employee came over from a distance, and asked with some doubts: "Yasen, what are you posting!"


    "It doesn''t seem like a movie poster?"


    The employee named Yasen couldn''t help complaining, "You still don''t come here to help."


    "I don''t know why the manager is crazy."


    He came over and helped post missing person notices together, saying: "Maybe it''s because the movie is off-season, and I want to earn more advertising fees."


    At this time, a screening hall just ended the screening, and a few audience members walked out of it, glanced at the missing person notice that was being posted, and asked, "Have the three college students above been found?"


    Yasen shook his head, and said, "I think there should be none, otherwise I wouldn''t have posted the missing person notice in the movie theater."


    "May God bless them." One of the women made a gesture of silence.


    "By the way, I heard that the videotape seems to have been repaired, and some small theaters can see the whole picture."


    "What is fixed? You can still see the whole picture!"


    "Then what are you waiting for, maybe we can find some useful clues."


    For a while, several audience members walked out of the theater one after another, leaving the two staring at each other.


    Yasen lowered his voice, and said: "I bet, someone must be planning behind this matter, maybe it''s just a publicity hype."


    "Okay, Yasen, just be clear in your heart, don''t talk nonsense, or the manager will really kill you." Another employee hurriedly stopped Yasen from continuing.


    Although they are only ordinary employees in the movie theater, ordinary experience tells them that this matter must be very difficult.

 Chapter 18： hot

    As the screening of the film ended, the two walked out of the cinema and returned to the car.


    "It seems that the publicity effect is good." Ryan nodded, very satisfied with 20th Century Fox, which has News Corporation as its support.


    Compared with the craftsmanship of the previous life, even if there is no Internet platform now, 20th Century Fox can still achieve the current publicity effect, and it is worthy of being one of the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    "The effect is really good."


    Helen seemed to think of something, and she was a little bit regretful, and said, "It''s a pity that only a hundred theaters ordered the show in the first week."


    Even 20th Century Fox still cannot directly premiere on a large scale. After all, theater companies also need to take risks, so on-demand screenings are the best choice.


    "One hundred theaters is already very good. Even if each theater has only one screen, then there are still one hundred screens, which is very rare."


    On the contrary, Ryan felt very satisfied. It is already a very rare thing to have a hundred screens in the first week of the painting.


    If he remembered correctly, the number of openings in the first week of this film in the previous life was at most half of the current number.


    "I hope that the next screening will continue smoothly." Helen was inevitably a little worried.


    However, she was not worried about the film''s box office, but rather worried about whether the heat caused by the film''s release would catch fire.


    "Helen, you don''t have to worry."


    "I have seen the list of films released, and the films released at the same time do not pose any threat to us." Ryan is very clear about the results of films that are about to be released or have already been released.


    For the entire April schedule, there are good and bad for "The Blair Witch".


    On the bad side, within April, two films "Stone Family Paradise" and "Gambler Ma Huali" were cited one after another, which inevitably had a certain impact on "The Blair Witch".


    The former "Stone Paradise" is directed by director Brian Levant, starring John Goodman and Elizabeth Perkins. A film released by Warner Bros., the North American box office will reach 103 million US dollars.


    The latter "Gambler Ma Huali" should not be underestimated. The North American box office also exceeded 100 million, telling the story of a gambler


    But "Stone Paradise" is a live-action film adapted from a cartoon, and "Ma Huali the Gambler" is a film for gamblers. It is not the same type of audience as "The Blair Witch", which is gratifying .


    On the bright side, it can be said that until the release of "The Lion King" in mid-June, there were no commercial blockbusters released in North America.


    At least the box office hits in previous lives are not counted, which is good news for the long-term screening of "The Blair Witch".


    The only thing that makes people feel regretful is that "The Blair Witch" is obviously difficult to sustain its popularity for a long time.


    "Did 20th Century Fox say when the leading actor of the film will come back!" Ryan asked.


    Sooner or later, the leading actor of the film will definitely affect the box office trend.


    "Don''t worry, they won''t come back until at least the first week of June." Helen said very calmly.


    "That''s the best way."


    Ryan suddenly asked curiously: "How did you convince them to go to Africa collectively!"


    He was very curious about this.


    "It''s very simple. They are shooting a documentary in Africa, invested by 20th Century Fox." Helen said playfully.


    Hearing this, Ryan couldn''t help but rolled his eyes, this is really a good idea, probably it has something to do with Helen.


    However, both 20th Century Fox and the theater company underestimated the popularity caused by the film. Almost one hundred theaters in North America that are currently showing "The Blair Witch" welcomed a large crowd.


    "The Blair Witch, I want three!"


    "Thank you, two copies of The Blair Witch!"


    "I want two too!"


    "The Blair Witch..."


    The crowd came to watch "The Blair Witch" almost by coincidence, and they often bought several tickets at once.


    Not to mention the off-season of movies, even in the summer, such a scene is rare.


    The conductor looked at the crowd who kept joining the line and became a little headache. It seemed that the theater had only prepared one screening hall for that film.


    Seeing that there are more and more people queuing up, almost none of them come alone, and they are all in groups of three or five.


    In desperation, he could only pick up the phone and report the matter to the theater manager, hoping to temporarily increase the screen of "The Blair Witch".


    At about the same time, many theater executives called the head office together, requesting an additional copy of the film "The Blair Witch".


    One hundred theaters order screenings, and it is said that there are only one hundred copies of the film, which is obviously far from enough.


    "Twentieth Century Fox? I''m the person in charge of Emperor Cinemas, and I want to add fifty more copies of "The Blair Witch" immediately."


    "By the way, at least fifty copies, the more the better anyway."


    "What, it will only be available next Monday!"


    The voice on the phone suddenly increased a lot, "I don''t care what method you use, I must see fifty copies delivered before tonight."


    "Remember, there are fifty copies, not one less."


    Faced with a movie that is likely to sell well in the off-season, every theater company can''t wait to increase the number of copies of the movie immediately.


    The reason is very simple. Now is the off-season of movies, few commercial blockbusters are released, the revenue of theater companies has plummeted, and sometimes they are even operating at a loss.


    At this time, a movie that is likely to sell suddenly appeared, and the more copies, the better.


    From morning to afternoon, and then to night, almost all of the 100 theaters that showed the show had long queues.


    This is true even in very remote theaters.


    Don''t underestimate the curiosity of the public, not to mention that there are some organizations involved.


    It is even possible to see some university organizations, directly group viewing.


    It can be said that with the release of the film, the public''s curiosity was completely detonated.


    "Damn it, what did you say!"


    "Do you know, I drove here from the Long Island area, and I told me that there are no tickets!" A young man looked at the conductor with unkind eyes.


    In order to watch "The Blair Witch", he ran four or five movie theaters before finally finding this place, and then waited in line for more than half an hour, and now he said there are no tickets!


    The conductor showed a helpless smile, and UU Reading said: "I''m sorry, sir, all the tickets for "The Blair Witch" have been sold out today, and even the tickets for tomorrow morning are more than half booked."


    "damn it."


    "Okay, give me three tickets to go down tomorrow." The young man could only complain and bought three tickets for tomorrow afternoon.


    If he had known this earlier, he would have called and booked the ticket directly, so he didn''t have to make a trip in vain.


    There were no tickets for sale in one hundred theaters where it was shown.


    The 20th Century Fox distribution department in Los Angeles is also busy.


    All the operators were sweaty and kept saying good things.


    As for copying!


    There are only one hundred for the time being, even if God comes, it will be useless.


    "Notify the printing company, work overtime immediately to print out a thousand copies, and the newly printed copies will be sent to the theater company by FedEx immediately."


    Fortunately, before the release of "The Blair Witch", some copies were developed in advance, which can fully satisfy the theaters near Los Angeles.


    If you are farther away, you can only wait for FedEx to deliver it to your door.


    "By the way, call every theater company before midnight and ask them to count the sales of each theater."


    "Before dawn, I want to see today''s screening box office data." Colette-Singer roared with a hoarse voice.


    Naturally, other people would not object. Facing a movie that sold well at the box office, everyone had a look of joy on their faces.


    At the end of the day, Colette-Singer was already exhausted, but he was still full of energy, with obvious excitement on his face.


    Ignoring the rest, he picked up the phone again, and he wanted to report the matter to the company''s senior management in person.

 Chapter 19： opening weekend box office

    In the early hours of the morning, the sky outside was gradually brightening up, but an office on the third floor of the Star Brokerage Company was still brightly lit.


    Helen sat on the office chair, looking at the exquisite ladies'' watch on her wrist from time to time. Under the calm face, there seemed to be a trace of anxiety, and she couldn''t help opening the mailbox to check.


    Heidi, who was sitting on the sofa, read the newspaper very bored, as if suppressing sleepiness.


    "Helen, why don''t you call the distribution department of 20th Century Fox and ask!"


    "no need."


    Helen glanced at her watch again, and said, "I''ve already contacted them during the day, as soon as the box office on the first day comes out, I''ll send an email right away."


    Even according to her usual calm personality, she was still a little uneasy at this time, for fear that there would be an accident at the box office of the movie.


    In any case, this is the most important project of Star Brokerage Company right now.


    "It seems that we can only continue to wait."


    With a helpless expression on his face, Ryan leaned half of his body on the desk. If Helen on the opposite side hadn''t insisted, he would have gone home and slept a long time ago.


    Regarding the box office of "The Blair Witch" in his previous life, he was well aware that there were only 27 theaters showing it on the first day, and the average box office for a single show exceeded 20,000 US dollars.


    Now that the distribution company is replaced by 20th Century Fox, which relies on News Corporation, even without the Internet''s publicity channels, the final box office will not differ much.


    Of course, even if "The Blair Witch" hits the market, it doesn''t have much to do with him. The entire copyright of the film has been sold to 20th Century Fox. At most, he will lose his share of the box office ladder.


    "coming!"


    There was a trace of nervousness on Helen''s delicate face, she controlled the mouse and carefully clicked on the email.


    "how is it going!"


    "How''s the box office!"


    Heidi''s spirit was shaken immediately, she lost all sleepiness, and quickly came to Helen''s side, stretching her neck and staring at the computer screen.


    "As of 12:00 p.m. on April 1st, 100 theaters have screened the show. On Friday, the total box office was 2.35 million US dollars, and the average box office of a single show exceeded 20,000 US dollars."


    "Even if the temporarily added screens are included, the average box office of a single show can reach about 20,000 US dollars."


    "My God, it''s unbelievable."


    Looking at the box office data of the first day in front of her, Heidi couldn''t believe it, and couldn''t help but sneak a look at Ryan, never expecting such a result.


    In fact, the speed of box office statistics in North America in the early 1990s was far from comparable to that of previous lives, and sometimes there was no detailed box office data the next day.


    The reason why it is so fast this time is because of the urging of 20th Century Fox, and secondly, it is released in more than 100 theaters, so it is not very difficult to count.


    Helen''s expression lightened, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, the worries of the past few days completely disappeared.


    "The average box office of a single game is 20,000 US dollars."


    "It''s really unbelievable."


    On the first day, it was screened in 100 theaters (including temporary additional screenings), with a total box office of 2.35 million US dollars, and the average box office of a single show was 20,000 US dollars.


    However, the film that has achieved such an achievement is only the first official film in his life shot by a freshly graduated college student and new director, and the investment cost of the film is only 40,000 US dollars.


    But it is the first official film shot by such a rookie director, but it has achieved an incredible box office, and it can even become one of the classic success stories of Hollywood low-budget films.


    Even if he falls like a comet, he will eventually be remembered in the annals of Hollywood history.


    What''s more, Helen knew very well that the Ryan in front of her was very unusual, and perhaps "The Blair Witch" was just the beginning.


    "Before your next movie is released, I think I should sign a new contract with you." Helen said very cautiously.


    "Can."


    Ryan nodded. Naturally, he would have no objection to changing the contract.


    "However, dear Helen, isn''t it time to celebrate now!"


    "I heard that a new 24-hour restaurant has opened nearby."


    Heidi nodded vigorously and said, "That''s right, Ryan, you must treat me tonight."


    "No problem." Ryan agreed, "The premise is that Helen pays the bill."


    The money for the buyout of the film copyright has not yet arrived, so he can only let Helen do things like paying bills.


    "The money for the treat can be recorded on your bill." Helen is his big creditor now, and she doesn''t care about adding an extra sum.


    Furthermore, "The Blair Witch" is a big hit, and the subsequent impact can completely open up her situation in Hollywood.


    Don''t forget, the leading actors, director, and extras in the film are all from the Xingkong Brokerage Company, and it won''t take long. With the return of the three leading actors, the Xingkong Brokerage Company will surely become famous.


    Perhaps as the leading actor of the film, he is afraid of being famous, and as a director, investor, producer, and screenwriter, Ryan is even more afraid to show up.


    Star Brokerage Company is not afraid of these.


    To the media and the public, it is infamy, but to the low-level actors in Hollywood, it is a kind of admiration.


    In the early hours of the morning, the bustling Los Angeles became deserted. The three of them searched for a long time before finding a restaurant that was still open. They went in and had a big meal before going home to rest.


    Next, the distribution department of Twentieth Century Fox continued to mail out copies of the films one by one, without considering the cost at all.


    It is said that the express service in the United States is poor, and the speed is as slow as death, but it is not always true.


    The most expensive service of FedEx, it can be delivered to any place in North America within 48 hours, provided that the hourly fee is charged, which is scary expensive.


    As the three days of the weekend passed, "The Blair Witch" was released on more and more screens, and it directly won a box office of 10.35 million US dollars in the first weekend, ranking first in North America''s first weekend box office list in April.


    It was also the first weekly box office champion in Ryan''s life.


    It''s a pity that he dared not accept such an honor at all.


    Weekly box office champion!


    Could it be that in this off-season of movies, there will be a box office miracle belonging to 20th Century Fox!


    In any case, members of the 20th Century Fox distribution department, UU Kanshu www.uukanshu. com can''t wait to jump up happily.


    Only Colette-Singer''s expression was somewhat unnatural, but he remembered the split of the box office ladder.


    Thinking of that very beautiful but difficult female manager gave him a headache.


    I am looking forward to the box office of "The Blair Witch" getting higher and higher, but I am also worried that I will pay a large amount of box office revenue in the end.


    It can be said to be extremely tangled.


    Such an achievement does not require 20th Century Fox to request, and a group of cinema companies will take the initiative to expand the scale of screenings.


    A film that is looking at a big hit does not expand the scale of the screening?


    Could it be possible to continue showing those money-losing films with few viewers!


    "What an amazing achievement."


    On Monday night, Helen got a call from George Lucas.


    "Just now, the executives of 20th Century Fox called me to thank me for this matter."


    "The Blair Witch" was recommended by him to 20th Century Fox. Originally, 20th Century Fox wanted to take the opportunity to give a favor and deepen the friendship between the two parties, thereby lobbying George Lucas to restart the "Star Wars" series.


    No, "The Blair Witch" is a big hit right now, with a three-day box office of $10.35 million in the first weekend, and 20th Century Fox owes George Lucas a favor.


    "Helen, if you have time, you can bring that astonishing young director over as a guest. It seems that we are still alumni."


    George Lucas is sincerely happy for the juniors who also graduated from the Film Department of the University of Southern California, and hopes that his alma mater can cultivate more outstanding talents.


    "Good Uncle George, I think he''ll be very happy."


    Helen hung up the phone and couldn''t help showing a smile.

 Chapter 20： Hot video

    The off-season of North American movies, the first weekend in April, seems to be a joke with the entire Hollywood studio.


    "The Blair Witch", a pseudo-documentary with a small investment, grossed US$10.35 million in three days over the weekend, ranking first in the airborne weekly box office.


    Ranked second is "Major League 2" released by Warner Bros., with only more than 6 million US dollars at the box office.


    Ranked third is "D2: Mighty Duck" with just over $5 million at the box office.


    In fourth place was a film released by Universal Pictures, "Papers," barely worth around $4 million.


    Facing the squeeze of "The Blair Witch", the above three films all have a lot less box office than the same period in the previous life.


    Among the top ten weekend box office, there are almost no films from 20th Century Fox. The only one, "Still Me" has been released for several months, with a box office of only 1.35 million US dollars, and there is not much time before its release.


    It can be said that 20th Century Fox currently has only one film released, "The Blair Witch", which is naturally an effortless promotion.


    A news interview vehicle owned by Fox TV even drove outside a rescue team to broadcast the news in real time, making the rescue team miserable, but they couldn''t find any files about the disappearance of the three college students.


    It is impossible to explain such dereliction of duty to the media, so we can only keep silent.


    At the same time, the crew of "When a Man Loves a Woman" is also urgently holding a small meeting. Facing the menacing "Blair Witch", even Disney dare not be careless.


    According to the original release plan, Touchstone arranged for "When a Man Loves a Woman" to be released on April 29th, just in time for the summer holidays, half a foot into the summer holidays, and a staggered schedule with the elaborately produced "The Lion King". It is a very good time for a commercial blockbuster to be released.


    Touchstone is one of Disney''s film production companies.


    Of course, it can also be said that it is one of the brands under Bowei Company, and at the same time, Bowei Company is the distribution department established by Disney.


    "My opinion is, let''s wait and see the box office trend of "The Blair Witch" for the time being."


    Carter-Eisner frowned slightly, and continued: "The popularity of movies like this is hard to last. By the time our "When a Man Loves a Woman" is released, I believe that the popularity of "The Blair Witch" has already passed. "


    As the decision maker of the touchstone, he can easily see that "The Blair Witch" is tricky, and it is nothing more than a complete fraud.


    But the film''s producer, Jon Avenay, didn''t want to wait any longer, saying: "The promotion method of "The Blair Witch" is very unique. It is said that some theater companies have a single box office of up to 55,000 US dollars."


    "You know, this is a single box office, and in the three days of last weekend, only 100 theaters screened it, and made a box office of 10.35 million US dollars. It is conceivable that the distribution department of 20th Century Fox will continue to expand the scale of screenings. .��


    "With 20th Century Fox''s distribution capabilities, I can''t even imagine what kind of box office this film will eventually achieve."


    "So it is likely to affect the opening scale of "When a Man Loves a Woman"."


    There are only these theater companies in North America, and each theater company has a fixed number of screens. Once the popularity of "The Blair Witch" continues, it will definitely affect the scale of "When a Man Loves a Woman".


    Seeing that Jon Avenet was going to continue talking, Carter Eisner couldn''t help interrupting him, and asked directly: "So what do you want to do?"


    "The Blair Witch is a film released by 20th Century Fox. I don''t want to have any friction with 20th Century Fox because of your little trick."


    "As for the release scale of "When a Man Loves a Woman", I will personally call the theater company."


    "Remember, you can''t do anything over the line without my permission."


    Having said that, Carter-Eisner''s eyes became severe.


    Twentieth Century Fox, which relies on News Corporation, is not easy to deal with.


    Even Disney, which is also one of the seven major Hollywood film companies, will not easily create friction with it.


    Furthermore, with the coming of the summer holidays, the release time of "The Lion King" is getting closer and closer.


    It is obviously not a wise decision to have friction with 20th Century Fox at this time.


    For Disney, the animated feature film "The Lion King" is the focus of this year''s summer file, and the live-action movie is only a supplement.


    "All right."


    "Perhaps you are right."


    Jon-Avenay was silent for a while, and finally did not continue. Instead, he got up, said goodbye and left the office. After walking a certain distance, he took out his mobile phone and dialed a number.


    "The plan has changed, don''t contact the media, other things, wait until we meet to talk about it."


    On the other side of the phone, Meg Ryan''s complexion changed, and she said in a low voice: "We can definitely contact some gossip magazines, and no one will know."


    "Meg, calm down, don''t be impulsive."


    A hint of impatience suddenly appeared in Jon Avenay''s heart, and he said, "You have to know that what you are facing is 20th Century Fox, not just any small publishing company. Once things are revealed, have you thought about the consequences?"


    "Twentieth Century Fox is not something you can mess with." After finishing speaking, he hung up the phone directly.


    With the end of the first weekend of release, the popularity of "The Blair Witch" has not diminished, but more and more people have joined it, which can be seen from the box office.


    The momentum of "The Blair Witch" did not weaken at all on Monday. Instead, as the number of screenings increased, it improved slightly and easily won the box office of 3.7 million US dollars.


    Continue to rebound on Tuesday, UU reading www.uukanshu. com once again took in $4.1 million at the box office.


    Wednesday still held steady, ending the day with $5.2 million.


    Based on the predictions of some professional organizations, the North American box office of this film will obviously not be only 50 million U.S. dollars in the end, at least not less than 80 million U.S. dollars, and it will generate tens of millions of dollars in profits for 20th Century Fox.


    This does not include the distribution fee of offline video tapes, peripheral copyrights, TV premiere rights, adaptation rights, etc.


    At the same time, at almost the same time, English-speaking regions such as Britain, Mexico, Spain, France, Germany, and some European countries gradually began to release "The Blair Witch".


    Previous Life "The Blair Witch" generated over 100 million US dollars at the overseas box office.


    It is conceivable that, as the distribution company of "The Blair Witch", the film will eventually bring hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue to 20th Century Fox.


    It can be seen that the Hollywood distribution company is the real top of the food chain, and most of the film''s income almost goes into the distribution company''s pocket.


    However, Ryan, who is the sole investor, producer, director, and screenwriter of the film, has only one income from the box office, except for the $800,000 that has not yet been credited.


    According to Ryan''s own calculations, as long as the North American box office of "The Blair Witch" can successfully exceed 100 million, then he is entitled to 2.5% of the box office share.


    Remember that it is 2.5% of the total box office in North America, excluding theaters, distribution fees, distribution company commissions, etc., it is likely to be as high as 2 million US dollars.


    It''s a pity that the box office ladder is only divided into five percent at most.


    Fortunately, Ryan is already satisfied, and the revenue of more than 2 million US dollars is enough for him to make his next film.

 Chapter 21： continue

    "so many people!"


    Looking at the crowd in front of him, Carter Eisner frowned slightly, and he understood Jon Avenay''s worries at this moment.


    But considering the overall situation, it is impossible for Disney to easily have friction with 20th Century Fox, which is also a Hollywood giant.


    However, the crowd in front of them is not the most worrying thing.


    In contrast, if this is the case in most theaters throughout North America, every theater has a long queue to buy tickets, which is enough to explain the extraordinaryness of "The Blair Witch".


    This film has become the hottest film in the North American film market at present, and it is not one of them.


    It can even be said that it is the topic of most concern to the North American media and the public at present.


    Fortunately, Carter-Eisner asked his assistant to book a ticket early in the morning, otherwise, I''m afraid he would have to make a trip today.


    As the crowd entered the theater, Carter-Eisner chose a corner seat and sat down.


    No way, he doesn''t want to be recognized and appear on the front page of tomorrow''s media.


    Naturally, he didn''t come here to simply watch a movie, but wanted to personally experience the popularity of "The Blair Witch", so as to formulate a release plan for "When a Man Loves a Woman".


    "It seems that the publicity plan for "When a Man Loves a Woman" should be postponed for a while."


    Looking at the auditorium with only a few empty seats in front of him, Carter-Eisner said softly to himself: "Perhaps it would be better to start promoting "When a Man Loves a Woman" after the deception in the film is exposed. Some."


    Not to mention that it is the off-season of North American movies, even some commercial blockbusters released in summer, it is difficult to see the attendance rate in front of you.


    However, he knew very well in his heart that even if "The Blair Witch" was eventually exposed, the topic of the film would not weaken, but would probably increase again, so that it would not be really forgotten by the media for a long time.


    "On the first weekend, 100 theaters received a box office of 10.35 million U.S. dollars. Next, it was 3.7 million U.S. dollars on Monday, 4.1 million U.S. dollars on Tuesday, and 5.2 million U.S. dollars on Wednesday. The highest box office in a single show exceeded 44,000 U.S. dollars."


    "It has to be said that this is a miracle, enough to be recorded in the annals of Hollywood history."


    Carter-Eisner couldn''t help but feel a bit of sourness. One can imagine the final income of 20th Century Fox, which is absolutely jaw-dropping.


    In contrast, Disney has not improved in live-action movies, and the feature film animation market has also plummeted. In addition, the board of directors has always advocated the acquisition of ABC, the American Broadcasting Corporation, to transform it into a media group.


    As a result, had to face financial problems.


    ABC is the American Broadcasting Corporation. It is not a small company. It was first established in 1943. Until the 1970s, its ratings ranked among the top in the United States. It has 225 affiliated TV stations, 8 domestic TV stations, and 21 radio stations. It is one of the largest television networks in the United States.


    Once the acquisition agreement is reached, Disney will pay tens of billions of dollars in funds, and it will bear huge debts for a long time.


    "I hope "The Lion King" can meet expectations." Carter-Eisner looked at the screen preoccupied.


    If we talk about live-action movies, it has always been the direction Disney wants to develop.


    Then feature film animation is the guarantee for Disney''s success.


    Perhaps feature-length animation has shortcomings such as huge investment and long production time, but there is one thing that live-action movies cannot match, and that is peripheral income.


    For a big-selling feature film animation, the box office revenue is only a small part of the profit, and peripheral revenue is the bulk.


    Several large Hollywood film companies have their own characteristics. For example, 20th Century Fox has the support of News Corporation and is good at publicity and hype. Disney is unparalleled in the marketing and promotion of peripheral copyright channels.


    "It''s a pity that the relationship between Disney and George Lucas is mediocre, otherwise it might not be possible to become the distribution company of this film."


    It is very difficult for Hollywood to truly keep it secret. At least Carter Eisner can learn through some information that the film in front of him was recommended by George Lucas to 20th Century Fox.


    Unfortunately, as he said, the relationship between Disney and George Lucas is very ordinary, and even the relationship with most Hollywood producers, directors, and actors is very ordinary.


    This point is far inferior to several other film companies.


    When Carter-Eisner was thinking wildly, the film on the screen began to show, everything seemed very real, there was no production company logo, no producer, no director''s signature, no actor''s name, it seemed that this was a real movie. Selfie video.


    But he is very clear that the film in front of him is a complete fraud, and it is not difficult for many Hollywood practitioners to see this.


    However, the distributor of the film is 20th Century Fox, and these people chose to remain silent.


    Looking at the shaking picture on the screen, Carter-Eisner couldn''t help but twitch the corners of his mouth, and couldn''t help cursing inwardly. The distribution department of 20th Century Fox is shameless, and the promotion line is too low. ethical bottom line.


    "It seems that it is time to hold a regular meeting for members of the distribution department when we go back, and we must change the distribution promotion model."


    Once this film is a big success, it will change the entire way of Hollywood promotion.


    Compared with the propaganda method, the content of the film itself has almost no characteristics and is very plain.


    It is precisely because of this plainness that people believe more in the authenticity of the incident itself, rather than an outright hoax.


    "There''s going to be a box office miracle this summer, a 20th Century Fox box office miracle."


    According to years of experience in the industry, Carter-Eisner can easily judge that the final box office of this film will definitely not be 50 million US dollars, and may even exceed 80 million US dollars.


    At the same time, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This film obviously cannot last for a long time. In at most two or three weeks, the fabricated hoax will be exposed.


    The impact on Touchstone''s upcoming "When a Man Loves a Woman" is limited.


    In fact, as the screening scale of "The Blair Witch" continues to expand, some media and the public have already noticed something is wrong.


    However, for the film, it has no practical impact. As long as the mainstream media has not exposed the matter, then there will be a steady stream of people entering the theater.


    People who have watched "The Blair Witch" can be roughly divided into two types. One group thinks this is a real incident and is worried about the three missing college students.


    The other is that they think they have seen through the deception in the film, and yell at them, thinking that they have been deceived like a fool.


    Of course, none of this has anything to do with Ryan. He has been working **** the script for the past few days, and he has to go to the screenwriters guild almost every day or two, including the new script for the next film.


    Regarding the behavior of occupying pits in advance, he has always been reluctant to think about it, and wrote down the successful cases in his previous life so as not to crash in the future.


    Even if it really crashes, with a script from the Screenwriters Guild, it can be regarded as a creative crash at best, or it can be used as strong evidence to fight a lengthy lawsuit.


    The box office of "The Blair Witch" broke out on Friday, continuing to occupy the top spot on this week''s list with a box office score of 11.3 million US dollars.


    On Saturday, the box office increased again. UU Reading took in US$16.39 million from North America. On Sunday, it inevitably fell slightly, ending with US$12.5 million at the box office, ending the second weekend of screenings.


    In the three days of the weekend, it won the second weekly box office championship with 40.19 million US dollars.


    Combined with the box office results of the remaining four days of this week and the three days of last weekend, the North American box office of "The Blair Witch" has reached 67.74 million US dollars.


    Only ten days to go!


    Earned a box office of 67.74 million US dollars!


    Not to mention all the distribution companies in Hollywood, even 20th Century Fox was stunned. They knew very well that the cost of filming was only 40,000 US dollars, maybe even less than 40,000 US dollars, but now it has achieved a box office record of 67.74 million US dollars. .


    And, the overseas box office has not been counted.


    The overseas box office is somewhat lower than that in North America, but its results are still high. In the first week, it was released in only a few countries and regions, and it earned tens of millions of dollars in box office.


    Make 20th Century Fox''s distribution department happy, but the box office ladder share that is signed is a bit of a headache, and it is likely to take millions of dollars from 20th Century Fox.


    As the owner of the Star Brokerage Company, Helen''s mood is also indescribable. Based on the box office trend of "The Blair Witch", at the end of next week at most, a director with a box office of more than 100 million US dollars will be born under her banner, as well as three male and female leading actors.


    But what worries her is that once the incident is exposed, it will be better for Ryan, but the male and female protagonists in the film will surely usher in a bloodbath. disappear.


    No film company or investor will like an actor who is hated by the entire North American media and the public, even if he has just starred in a film with a box office of over 100 million in North America.

 Chapter 22： expected

    As expected, as "The Blair Witch" continues to grow at the box office, it is inevitable that various problems will arise.


    Perhaps with the help of overwhelming publicity, some people can be deceived into thinking that this is a real incident.


    After a long time, it is not difficult for some people to find the tricks in it, not to mention that there are a large number of media.


    ""The Blair Witch" is a shameless scam, through various media publicity and hype, so as to continuously harvest movie tickets and get a lot of money."


    "Hollywood, and indeed North America, is the biggest hoax ever, and it''s The Blair Witch, the damned liar."


    "Wish the **** liar could go to **** and live a life of demons there."


    "God, I can''t imagine that once "The Blair Witch" is successful, those Hollywood distribution companies will definitely follow suit, and there will be one scam after another in the future, just because it can easily get a lot of box office."


    Most of the media, for the hoax of "The Blair Witch", unceremoniously attacked, and the tone was very bad.


    However, there are also some media that are relatively impartial.


    "The Blair Witch, this is a brand-new publicity method that is enough to go down in the annals of Hollywood history."


    "This is a very classic marketing case. You can scold it, attack it, and curse it, but you can''t deny the success of "The Blair Witch."


    "The new narrative techniques and publicity methods in the film are all refreshing, and even once made people think that this is a real event, not a movie made by a Hollywood film company."


    "Although Hollywood''s already low downline has been pulled down a lot, no one can deny the success of this film, and it can be regarded as one of the most classic cases in Hollywood."


    It is difficult for the media to be one-sided, and each has its own views in order to attract readers.


    Compared with the media who each have their own views, a group of film critics praised with one voice, and there are many words of praise among them.


    Of course, what role 20th Century Fox and News Corporation played in it, I am afraid only they themselves know.


    Facing the onslaught of public opinion and abuse, neither 20th Century Fox nor Ryan, who is an investor, producer, director, and editor, remained silent.


    Instead of coming out to refute at this time, it would be better to keep silent.


    Sitting on the sofa in the office, Ryan read newspaper after newspaper with a calm expression.


    "It looks like next weekend weekend, it''s time for them to come back from Africa and accept their honor."


    Whether it''s the media or the angry public, they all need someone to vent to.


    Obviously, as the three leading actors in the film, it is very suitable for this role.


    honor!


    Helen glanced at him and said calmly, "You still have to worry about whether 20th Century Fox will renege on your debt!"


    "That''s a lot of money in the millions."


    According to the box office ladder share in the agreement, Ryan must earn at least US$5 million from 20th Century Fox.


    Hollywood studios are not a charity, and bad debts are commonplace.


    As the last film in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", the golden iron triangle in the film and their agent jointly offered a sky-high price to the film producer Warner Bros. share agreement.


    But in the end, when the film was released, Warner Bros. calculated a huge loss. That is to say, as the film''s starring golden iron triangle, there was no extra penny of income other than the salary in the contract.


    "Okay." Ryan didn''t feel worried about it.


    Leaving aside, the film itself was recommended by George Lucas.


    Now that Twentieth Century Fox has or is about to earn hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, it will never default on a few million dollars.


    Of course, it would be hard to say if it were hundreds of millions of dollars or hundreds of millions or billions of dollars.


    "I think it''s only a few million dollars, and 20th Century Fox won''t renege on its debts, so you still worry about whether your three leading actors will become angry and talk nonsense to the media when they come back."


    As the three leading actors in the film, once they got angry and pulled him out, they would definitely get into a lot of trouble.


    "You don''t have to worry about these things. Before the filming, you have signed a non-disclosure agreement with them, and the compensation amount is as high as millions of dollars."


    "And, as their manager, I have the right to remind them what to do." Helen has already made arrangements for this.


    "hope so."


    "By the way, pay more attention to the share, it''s better to get it to the account as soon as possible." Ryan said.


    He has already prepared the script for the next film, but the copyright fee for "The Blair Witch" has not yet arrived.


    Another point is that the copyright fee for "The Blair Witch" is only 800,000 US dollars. After deducting Helen''s commission and borrowed money, some still needs to be left for daily expenses. At most, there will be about 600,000 US dollars left.


    The budget for the next film is about $1 million, and there is still a big gap.


    "I''ll be watching."


    Helen nodded. As Star Brokerage Company''s largest income so far, she will naturally not take it lightly.


    "But I also need you to make sure that before the movie is released, you can''t contact any of the leading actors in the crew."


    Having said this, Helen''s eyes became severe, she didn''t want any surprises.


    "Twentieth Century Fox has already contacted a talk show. When they come back, they will appear in front of the media and the public as soon as possible."


    "So I hope you don''t get involved."


    Helen''s tone eased slightly, and she continued: "Whether it''s the media or the angry public, it''s time-sensitive. Wait for the time to forget everything, even if you are an investor, producer, director, or editor. Exposure out, the impact will become very small.��


    "Still, until your next film is released, it''s best to stay in the background."


    Apparently she didn''t approve of Jeccasie Chastain''s participation in Ryan''s next film.


    "Perhaps you are right."


    Ryan did not persevere. Anyway, the selling point of his next film is not the heroine, but plasma and more plasma.


    "Okay, let''s change the topic, let''s take a look at my new script." Ryan took out a script and placed it in front of Helen very casually.


    For him, "The Blair Witch" is just the beginning, it will never be the end, and the next film is the key.


    Helen stared at it for a while, then picked up the script in front of her and flipped through it. On the first page, there were several huge words "Chain Saw". It was obviously a plasma horror movie, and she couldn''t help but feel relieved.


    The success of "The Blair Witch" did not make Ryan lose his way, which was the situation she most wanted to see.


    American-style blood plasma horror films have always been famous for their small investment and easy to gain popularity. Every few years, there will be one or two low-cost blood plasma horror films in North America that sell well.


    It can be seen that plasma horror movies are a very good choice.


    The content of the script is not complicated, it can be said to be very simple, except that blood is fear.


    From the beginning of the whole film, these are shown.


    In Helen''s opinion, this "Chain Saw" is not much different from most Hollywood plasma horror films in terms of plot alone.


    But looking at it from another angle, compared with the horror films that have become more and more routine and commercialized in recent years, this "Chain Saw" is completely different.


    Some plots are extremely ingenious, coupled with unscrupulous **** violence, and more tomatoes, compared with previous blood horror films, it is refreshing, or creepy.


    Once this film is released and successful, it will have a completely different effect from "The Blair Witch". Perhaps the box office performance is far inferior to the former, but it can create a series of films that belong to Ryan''s horror series.


    Any Hollywood practitioner knows very well that the value of a series of films is far beyond that of "The Blair Witch".


    For example, Lucasfilm, which is at the forefront of Hollywood''s second-tier film companies, its most important assets, in addition to the well-known Industrial Magic Light, are the copyrights of the "Indiana-Jones" series and the "Star Wars" series.


    It can be seen that the value of Hollywood series films is far beyond what outsiders can imagine.


    "Very good script."


    "With an investment budget of only one million dollars, UU Reading is obviously not a small amount. Even if your last film is "The Blair Witch", it is still difficult for an investor to make up his mind to spend such a large amount of money. The money is on you."


    After flipping through the script roughly, Helen noticed the final budget figures and expressed her opinion very straightforwardly.


    The success of "The Blair Witch" does not lie in the film itself, nor does it lie in the director, so it is only an individual case for investors and does not have much reference value.


    Talented directors die every day in Hollywood. It is obviously impossible for investors to be willing to spend a lot of money just by relying on the success of one film.


    "Unless you keep investing."


    Helen looked up at Ryan very cautiously, and said: "There is no director in Hollywood who will continue to invest in his own film, because this is a very stupid behavior."


    "Even if you''re going to have millions of dollars in your pocket right away, you still need to think carefully about it."


    Many Hollywood film companies have been losing money, but most of the losses are investors'' money, and the film companies are actually profitable.


    This is the norm in Hollywood, making movies with investors'' money.


    "Helen, I already said it last time."


    "Rather than wasting time with investors or film companies, I''d rather put my own money into the film."


    "Besides, as a millionaire who is about to have millions of dollars, he can be willful." Ryan said with a smile.


    millionaire!


    Helen showed a helpless look, and asked, "Mr. Millionaire, when can I pay back the money!"


    When talking about repaying the money, Ryan immediately slapped a haha, never mentioning the millionaire.

 Chapter 23： Recruitment

    Due to the popularity of "The Blair Witch", Ryan easily passed the membership application of multiple unions, including the well-known Producers Union and Directors Union.


    If the producers union can dominate Hollywood, then the status of the directors union is second only to the producers union.


    George Lucas once quit the directors'' union and never applied for membership again, but he never quit the producers'' union.


    Of course, none of the Hollywood unions can be underestimated.


    With growing doubts from the media and the public in North America, 20th Century Fox finally paid a buyout copyright fee, totaling $800,000.


    However, 10% of it belonged to Helen''s commission, and after deducting more than 50,000 US dollars in debt, there was only more than 600,000 US dollars left in Ryan''s account, and there was still a long way to go before becoming a millionaire.


    As for the box office ladder share, it will take some time. If it is a little slower, it is likely to wait until "The Blair Witch" is completely released in North America.


    Of course, generally speaking, a big-selling movie, as the copyright buyout party, 20th Century Fox, will not delay for too long for a mere few million dollars, and will also use part of the income as the director, actors and crew personnel rewards.


    Maybe not many, but there will be.


    By the way, there is also a celebration banquet.


    Twentieth Century Fox is likely to hold a large-scale celebration dinner.


    It''s just that none of this has much to do with Ryan.


    According to the funds currently in the account, Ryan can only calculate carefully, and it is impossible to spend all the money in one go, so as to prevent the follow-up funds from not arriving on time.


    Also, the studio that Helen helped to register has been successfully completed. He didn''t bother to name it, so he simply called it Ryan''s studio.


    The studio can be said to be a shell company, registered in Delaware, where taxes are relatively low, like most Hollywood companies, sharing an office and an operator with at least five companies.


    No way, the taxation in Los Angeles has always been terrible, but Delaware is much better. Even Disney, Paramount and other large film companies are registered in Delaware.


    However, according to Ryan''s plan, it is best to rent another office near the Star Brokerage Company and recruit an operator and cleaner.


    Delaware is so far away, and it''s obviously not very convenient to share an operator with five companies.


    At the same time, he also needed an assistant to take care of some daily affairs, and Helen couldn''t always be an assistant.


    Ryan didn''t bother about renting an office. With Helen''s help, he rented an office not far from Xingkong Brokerage Company at a very cheap price.


    The only downside is that the area is a bit cramped. Except for a passable office, there is only a very small front desk outside. There is no separate bathroom or meeting room. If you want to go to the bathroom, you can only go to it Another floor.


    I found a housekeeping company to do some simple cleaning and at the same time, advertised a job in the newspaper.


    First of all, he needs an operator. The job of this position is very simple. On weekdays, he is mainly responsible for receiving calls, emails, letters, etc., or cleaning up occasionally.


    Next, it is necessary to recruit an assistant and crew coordinator.


    Compared with the operator, this position is much more important.


    Not only do you need to help him share some daily things, but you also need to have a certain amount of work experience in the crew, so that you can properly handle various emergencies in the crew.


    The job advertisements posted took effect quickly, and someone came to apply for the job the next afternoon, a black woman in her forties.


    Apparently she''s here to apply for an operator job.


    Oh, yes, and a part-time cleaner.


    "Excuse me, are you Mr. Ryan!" She seemed a little nervous.


    "I''m Ryan Gosling, you can call me Ryan." Ryan nodded.


    "Hello, Mr. Ryan, my name is Keisha, and I''m here to apply for an operator." The black woman named Keisha quickly introduced herself and took out a resume at the same time.


    Ryan took it over and took a look at it. There was nothing wrong with the plain resume, and he said, "As long as you agree to come over every morning and clean up by the way, then you can come to work tomorrow."


    "As for the salary standard, it has been clearly stated in the recruitment advertisement."


    What he recruited was only an operator, and he didn''t have any requirements for other aspects, and he didn''t care about skin color.


    Of course, the premise is that you are willing to work part-time as a cleaner.


    "Okay Mr. Ryan, I can totally agree."


    Keisha suddenly showed a smile. She knew very well that it was difficult to find a suitable job with her background and education, let alone just cleaning the house by the way.


    "Well, here is the key to the office, you can come here tomorrow morning."


    Ryan took out a key from the drawer and handed it to her. There was nothing valuable in the office anyway.


    "By the way, some people may come to apply for the job in the past few days, and they need to register."


    After briefly talking about the precautions, Ryan asked her to go back first and come back tomorrow morning, while he himself would continue to interview the next candidate.


    At this time, on Santa Monica Avenue, a very young blonde girl kept looking at the house numbers on both sides of the road through the window glass, as if she was looking for something.


    "A genius director!"


    "I hope it''s the same as what Helen said."


    Obviously she was introduced by Helen.


    Otherwise, UU Reading may not be such an easy task to recruit a suitable assistant based on Ryan''s requirements for assistants and the relatively modest salary.


    In fact, if it wasn''t for Helen''s introduction, and she just wanted to find a job to enrich herself, otherwise she would never apply for a job at a newly established studio, and she wouldn''t even take a look at it.


    She comes from a family of performers, her father is a famous director, and her cousin is also a well-known Hollywood actor. When she was a baby, she starred in a movie.


    It can be said that she knew Hollywood very well since she was a child.


    If it wasn''t for the fact that she was very dissatisfied during the release of the last film, she won the Worst Newcomer Award and the Worst Supporting Actress Award at the 11th Golden Raspberry Awards one after another. I don''t know how many media have ridiculed her.


    If she became angry from embarrassment and decided not to take any more films, she might still be an actor now.


    After finishing her acting career, she went to Paris and soon found a job in Chanel, answering the phone for Karl Lagerfeld, the artistic director of Chanel, a very promising position.


    Then, under my mother''s persuasion, I entered the California Institute of the Arts to study painting, but the good times didn''t last long and I finally dropped out of school, and I have been doing nothing until now.


    Only then did he come to Los Angeles on the recommendation of his friend Helen, hoping to find a job to kill time.


    No matter who you are, seeing such a resume, you will inevitably feel envious.


    Now she just wants to find a job to enrich herself and kill time by the way.


    Of course, she was also a bit curious about the genius director Helen mentioned. Being from an acting family, she naturally knew very well what a movie with a box office of over 100 million in North America represented.

 Chapter 24： familiar person

    After about twenty minutes, she found the location of the studio, drummed the door and walked in.


    Looking at the very young girl opposite, Ryan''s eyes showed a strange look, Sophia Coppola! A name that is very familiar to him.


    His father is the famous Francis Ford Coppola, who once directed the film "The Godfather", and his cousin is the Hollywood star Nicolas Cage.


    The most important point is that Sofia Coppola was born in the Coppola family, and has a certain influence in the American art and film circles, especially in the academic circle.


    Every year during the Oscar feast, the Coppola family is one of the key public relations targets of major film companies.


    "Hi Miss Sophia, I didn''t expect you to apply for the job!"


    To be honest, Ryan never expected that the person introduced by Helen would be Sofia Coppola, a wealthy lady from a family of performers.


    Let''s put it this way, even if Ryan had countless classic cases in his previous life, if he hadn''t met Helen, he would still be struggling.


    But the Sofia Coppola in front of me is completely different. She participated in the filming of "The Godfather" when she was a baby, and she participated in the movie "Betta Fish" when she was less than ten years old.


    When Sophia was 18 years old and was graduating from high school, her father arranged for her a role in the movie "The Godfather 3". In the end, she won two awards, which made her so angry that she decided not to act in any movies again.


    If Ryan remembers correctly, according to the history of his previous life, the Sofia Coppola in front of him will set up a clothing company called Milkfield with others in the near future.


    Next, she returned to Hollywood to direct her first film "Angel with Broken Wings" and became one of the few female directors in Hollywood. Scarlett Johansson''s famous work "Lost in Translation" was directed by Sofia Coppola of.


    This film, which was filmed in 27 days and cost less than US$4 million, won the Best Original Screenplay Award at the 76th Academy Awards.


    It also made her the third female director and the first American female director to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Director.


    A real winner in life.


    Sofia Coppola seemed indifferent to Ryan''s surprised eyes, shook hands with Ryan, and then asked curiously, "Ryan Gosling?"


    "The creator of the script of "The Blair Witch", and also the sole investor, director and screenwriter of the film!"


    "By the way, there is also that surprising publicity plan."


    Compared to Ryan''s surprise at her arrival, Sofia Coppola was full of curiosity.


    "If you''re talking about the ''Blair Witch'' that the media or the public is talking about, I''d say you''ve got the wrong guy."


    Ryan took a closer look at her, with short blond hair, good looks, and a very slender figure, and then said: "Of course, if you''re referring to a fake documentary "The Blair Witch."


    "Then you should be talking about me."


    Sofia Coppola was taken aback for a moment, then showed a hint of admiration, and said secretly, he was indeed a very smart guy as Helen said.


    "Okay then, Mr. Ryan Gosling, let me introduce you again. My name is Sofia Coppola. You can call me Sophia. It was Helen who introduced me to apply for your assistant position."


    Seeing this, Ryan immediately got to the point, saying: "My studio is preparing a new film shooting plan, so the requirements for assistants are a bit high, and I need to be familiar with the various operations of the crew."


    "However, Miss Sophia, may I ask a personal question first."


    "You can just call me Sophia." Sofia Coppola corrected his address and agreed, "Of course."


    "As a wealthy family, why did you come to apply for my assistant? It''s because of Helen!" Ryan was very puzzled by this, even Helen''s best friend didn''t have to be like this.


    Sophia Coppola frowned slightly, and said, "Then Mr. Ryan, I also want to ask if everyone who applies for the job must first find out her family background!"


    "Also, I can tell you clearly that the reason why I came to Los Angeles is indeed related to Helen. At the same time, I also want to find something to do to enrich myself."


    "I wonder if my answer is satisfactory!"


    Although she can''t say that she hates her family background, she doesn''t like questions like this, as if everything about her is inseparable from the Coppola surname.


    "I''m sorry for what you just said."


    Ryan expressed his apology and changed the topic to the business, saying: "Next, I would like to explain that the studio has just been established, so the assistant position requires a part-time crew coordinator in addition to its own work."


    To put it bluntly, it means taking on several jobs. In the early stage, you need to build a crew, rent equipment, props, etc., and you have to make guest appearances as a set manager and extra during filming, and you only have one salary.


    "Of course, for those who are familiar with the operation of the crew, these are not difficult."


    If she were someone else from a wealthy family, she would probably refuse without even thinking about it.


    But Sofia Coppola is different. She grew up in the crew, and she has a clear understanding of the operation and preparation of the crew.


    At the same time, almost all the people she comes into contact with are Hollywood practitioners, so the job in front of her is not difficult for her.


    What''s more, she just dropped out of school and needs to find a suitable job.


    "no problem."


    Sofia Coppola readily agreed and said, "Of course I also have a request. During the filming period, I will also serve as your assistant director."


    Assistant Director!


    Ryan glanced at her subconsciously. Could it be that she has the idea of ??becoming a director at this time!


    "I can promise you."


    An assistant director who doesn''t want a salary, it''s a fool to refuse.


    Besides, the Sofia Coppola in front of me is from the Coppola family, which can play an unexpected role in the preparation and shooting of the crew.


    Next, Sofia Coppola''s first job was to go to the star agency to choose actors.


    "Chain Saw" is different from "The Blair Witch" in that it has much higher requirements for actors. However, Starry Sky Brokerage Company has just been established, and it is almost impossible to select all suitable actors from it.


    Naturally, Ryan will not lower the requirements because of this, so some of the actors can only audition from actors.


    Helen was also well aware of this point.


    Therefore, it is not suitable for Ryan to come forward in person on this matter.


    At the same time, the box office of "The Blair Witch" is getting higher and higher, and the accompanying doubts are also getting louder.


    In desperation, 20th Century Fox could only notify Helen to bring back several leading actors in the film, giving the media and the angry public a channel to vent.


    On the night when the leading actors came back, the three leading actors, including Jessica Chastain, the heroine of the film, came to Fox TV to participate in a talk show together.


    During the whole process, the two leading actors talked about it, treating the planning case itself as a classic case worth showing off, and kept silent about the director, producer, investor, and distributor.


    It''s as if the whole thing is led by them.


    Jessica Chastain, as the female lead in a film with a box office of over 100 million dollars, was a bit taciturn. As soon as she returned to Los Angeles, she found something wrong from the clues.


    Maybe she, a leading actress whose North American box office has just exceeded 100 million US dollars, and even overseas box office will exceed 100 million US dollars, will be completely disgusted by the North American public, and she will have to leave Hollywood and end her acting career early.


    It wasn''t until the talk show ended and they returned to the hotel that Helen allowed the three of them to access TV, newspapers, and magazines.


    Facing the overwhelming scolding, the original joy of the three disappeared, and their faces turned pale.


    "Damn it, we were fooled. The media didn''t mention investors, directors, and distribution companies at all."


    "Okay, take it easy, maybe this will be a good thing, at least we are famous. UU Reading "


    "What do you know, we are a group of poor people, poor people who are hated by countless people, and will be blacklisted by all Hollywood film companies sooner or later."


    "No, it must not be left like this."


    He was furious in his heart, and immediately got up and walked outside. He had to explain this matter to the media. They were just for the dead. The director of the film, Ryan, and 20th Century Fox were the masterminds. They planned everything.


    "I advise you to calm down first."


    Jessica Chastain took a deep breath, managed to regain some sanity, and said, "Remember!"


    "Before the filming, Helen asked us to sign a non-disclosure agreement. If you go out and break the news to the media now, saying that this matter has nothing to do with us, then you will face liquidated damages of up to several million dollars."


    "Besides, the publisher of the film is Twentieth Century Fox, with the support of News Corporation. At that time, the media will not only believe what you say, but it will only make people think it is a sophistry."


    Even if she is unwilling, she still knows very well that this matter has become a foregone conclusion and cannot be changed at all.


    "Helen!"


    "She must have known for a long time that things would turn out the way they are now, and I have to ask her about it." He gritted his teeth with an angry expression on his face, wishing he could kill that **** Helen.


    "If I were you, I''d wait for Helen to talk, instead of rushing over in a rage."


    "Anyway, the films we starred in are huge hits. The box office in North America is over 100 million, and the box office in overseas markets is about to exceed 100 million. It is still valuable to the Star Brokerage Company." Jessica Chastain is very clear that this is their The only value left.


    In fact, it is that cruel.


    This is real Hollywood.

 Chapter 25： Suggest

    Although since the three leading actors came back, the scam about "The Blair Witch" has been thoroughly exposed.


    But "The Blair Witch" still achieved good box office results in its fourth week of release.


    A total of four weeks in total, the film has achieved a box office of 105.9 million US dollars in North America, and it is only a matter of time before the overseas box office breaks through 100 million.


    It has successfully broken through 100 million in North America. It can be said with certainty that the film has been a great commercial success.


    According to the news from 20th Century Fox, the offline videotape distribution rights of the film alone were sold for 7.3 million US dollars, which is only 20 years of distribution rights.


    The broadcasting rights of the TV station for the first round were finally sold to Fox TV at a price of 3.6 million US dollars, but the TV adaptation rights were not sold, and 20th Century Fox was planning to invest in the production of a low-cost soap opera.


    The movie adaptation copyright of the film was bought by a film company in Fernando Valley, and the game copyright was bought by a European game company.


    Although "The Blair Witch" has not yet been released, in fact, 20th Century Fox has recovered all the costs, and even made a fortune.


    As for the box office share that has not been paid by the cinema company, it will be a net profit.


    It can be seen from these data that Hollywood distribution companies have a variety of profit methods, and the film box office itself is only one of them.


    The only pity is that in 1994, Hollywood blockbusters gathered, and there were not a few films in North America that exceeded 100 million US dollars. Otherwise, the box office won by "The Blair Witch" would easily be among the top ten North American box office charts this year.


    If nothing else, this year''s North American box office champion should be "Forrest Gump" starring Tom Hanks, with a North American box office of more than 300 million US dollars.


    The second-ranked "Lion King" is only a little bit worse. The North American box office also exceeded 300 million US dollars, and it is far ahead of "Forrest Gump" at the global box office.


    "True Lies" ranked third, with a North American box office of 140 million US dollars.


    Ranked eighth is the famous "Masquerading", with a box office of 119 million US dollars in North America.


    In tenth place is "Pulp Fiction," with $107 million at the North American box office.


    With the current box office performance of "The Blair Witch", if it wants to rank among the top ten box office charts in North America this year, it can only pray for the next box office direction.


    Of course, in Hollywood in the early 1990s, there were still only a handful of films that could earn more than 100 million US dollars at the box office, or it could be said to be a watershed, and Ryan just easily set foot in the 100 million US dollar box office club.


    Otherwise, with Sofia Coppola''s family background, even if she really wanted to find a job to enrich herself, she would not just come to a newly established studio.


    While the film is a hit, there are also regrettable things. If it were another film, with the hot topic of "The Blair Witch", several popular stars could be promoted.


    However, it is a pity that the three leading actors in the film may already be well-known in North America, but they are not well-known, but countless insults, and they are likely to leave Hollywood completely.


    Right now Jessica Chastain would rather not be in the film.


    "Helen, I need an explanation!"


    Looking at the calm Helen in front of her, Jessica Chastain suppressed her anger. If it wasn''t for the **** non-disclosure agreement, she would have told the truth to the media immediately.


    Thinking of the huge liquidated damages, she could only choose to swallow her anger.


    "This matter is already in front of me, and I have nothing to explain."


    Helen still looked calm, as if she wasn''t surprised by Jessica Chastain''s arrival.


    "But I can give you some advice, temporarily leave Hollywood for a while, such as applying for a good university."


    "When the media and the public gradually forget about this matter, you can change your identity and come back."


    "After all, you are a woman, and it is easy to get the understanding of the media and the public."


    Get out of Hollywood for a while!


    Jessica Chastain was short of breath, and it took a long time before she finally calmed down and said, "I can accept your suggestion."


    "However, I need a job and a salary that will cover my college expenses."


    She knew very well that no matter how much she hated Helen in her heart, she couldn''t change this matter.


    If you choose to bear it silently, leave Hollywood temporarily, and wait for the North American media and the public to forget about this matter, you can come back as a college student from a prestigious university.


    The only thing that made her feel a little bit embarrassed was that the tuition fees of prestigious schools were not cheap, and the interview was also not so easy.


    "A smart choice."


    A smile appeared on Helen''s delicate face.


    At the same time, she took out an envelope and a check from the lady''s bag, and placed them in front of Jessica Chastain.


    "Here is a letter of recommendation written by a famous USC alumni that will get you through the interview with ease."


    "As for this check, it is a bonus from Twentieth Century Fox, which is enough to pay for the initial tuition fees."


    Almost every film company in Hollywood will more or less give some bonuses to the crew after the film is sold at the box office.


    Twentieth Century Fox will naturally not be stingy in this regard.


    Letters of recommendation from famous USC alumni!


    Plus a movie bonus from 20th Century Fox!


    Jessica Chastain''s mood suddenly became very complicated, and it was difficult to speak for a while.


    "Anyway, I still want to say thank you."


    "Thank you Helen."


    "In the evening, I will attend the celebration banquet hosted by 20th Century Fox on time."


    As the film distributor and the entire copyright owner, Twentieth Century Fox specially held a large-scale celebration banquet. The three leading actors in the film, including Helen, were all on the invitation list.


    By the way, Ryan, as the film''s sole investor, producer, director and part-time screenwriter, is naturally on the invitation list.


    However, he has not received any notification from Helen.


    Apparently Helen didn''t want him to show up.


    As Jessica-Chastain left, Helen secretly breathed a sigh of relief, UU Reading www.uukanshu. Com is a last resort, why does she want to tear herself apart with the three leading actors in the film, especially Jessica Chastain who has the most potential for development.


    Once she returns to Hollywood, relying on the advantages of women, she can easily get sympathy and understanding, and Jessica Chastain, who returns to Hollywood again, is no longer an unknown newcomer.


    For Xingkong Brokerage Company, he is considered a considerable signing actor, enough to play supporting roles in some low-budget films.


    Helen thought for a while, reached out to pick up the phone and dialed a number, which belonged to Ryan.


    After a while, the phone was connected.


    "I want to talk to you about the candidate for the little actress in the script of "Chain Saw."


    "Recently I just signed a young girl with great development potential, who is perfectly qualified for the role in the script."


    Speaking of this matter, Helen suddenly became a little irritable.


    When Ryan didn''t have an assistant before, she didn''t need to make a special call for things like this, she could decide by herself.


    Unless it is an important role in the film, Ryan will hardly refuse.


    But since the arrival of Sofia Coppola, many things have become complicated.


    Even though Sofia Coppola was introduced by her, and the two have been best friends for many years, many things about the crew are very complicated, and Sofia needs to think from Ryan''s point of view.


    Helen understands that this is unavoidable, she is only Ryan''s manager, and the investor of the crew is Ryan, not her.


    Regarding the selection of actors, only Ryan can decide, she has no right to decide this matter, and Sofia Coppola is the same.


    In desperation, Helen could only make a phone call to Ryan in person to mention the matter.

 Chapter 26： little actress

    Supporting daughter!


    Ryan was slightly taken aback, and rummaged through the table. After a while, he found a piece of information, looked at some familiar names on it, and showed a faint smile.


    "Scarlett Johansson!"


    "Let''s see, this year is less than ten years old!"


    "Congratulations Helen, you have found a very promising young actor."


    "I can let her come over to audition tomorrow. If there is no accident, I think there should be no problem."


    "However, "Chain Saw" is a horror movie, I hope you can get rid of her parents."


    Ryan is very familiar with Scarlett Johansson.


    Scarlett Johansson was born on November 22, 1984 in New York, USA. In 1994, starred in the movie debut "Prodigal Bodyguard".


    It''s a pity that this film was not ideal, and it only won a lot of Golden Raspberry Awards. In the next few years, she participated in two films, "Manny and Lo" and "The Horse Whisperer". .


    Until 2003, she starred in the feature film "Lost in Translation" and became a well-known Hollywood actress. She also played the role of Black Widow in "The Avengers" and really became popular, thus becoming one of the first-line actresses in Hollywood .


    Oh, by the way, the director of "Lost in Translation" is Sofia Coppola.


    Ryan will naturally not reject Scarlett Johansson, but there is a premise that her parents must be dealt with.


    "Saw" is a horror film, and it is inevitable to encounter some problems during the filming process. If the young actor''s parents are difficult to deal with, it will be very troublesome.


    Even provoked the trade unions.


    No production crew in Hollywood would want to deal with these unions.


    Hearing what Ryan said, Helen relaxed, and said: "You can rest assured about her parents, I have known her mother for a long time, so there is no need to worry about these things."


    What Helen said was a little cryptic.


    The reason is very simple. Scarlett Johansson''s mother is a Jewish producer, and her grandfather is a director and editor, both of whom are in the industry.


    Although this kind of family background is not comparable to the Coppola family, it can be regarded as somewhat well-connected in Hollywood, and naturally knows the rules of Hollywood.


    Otherwise, Helen would not have personally called to inquire about this matter.


    "As long as her acting skills are competent, I have no problem here." Ryan can agree to this matter, but the premise is that Scarlett Johansson''s acting skills must pass, and at the very least it must be above or below the passing line.


    Otherwise, even if she was the famous black widow in her previous life, she would refuse without hesitation.


    "There shouldn''t be any problem with her acting skills. She just participated in a movie, so she has some experience."


    Helen thought of the film "The Prodigal Bodyguard" starring Scarlett Johansson, which probably won''t be released until July. With Ryan''s shooting speed, the schedules of the two films may be very close.


    Ryan hung up the phone. Given his relationship with Helen, as long as his acting skills pass the test, if nothing else happens, the role can be considered settled.


    Of course, whether there is the fame bonus of Scarlett Johansson in her previous life, I am afraid only he knows.


    "Sofia, tomorrow Helen will bring someone over for an audition, remember to prepare." Ryan said while looking at Sofia Coppola who was carefully reviewing the script.


    "Can."


    Sofia Coppola raised her head, showing a serious look, and said, "I''ve seen little Scarlett, a very cheerful little girl, so I don''t want her to participate in this film."


    "It''s not a good thing for a little girl who is less than ten years old to star in such a horror movie."


    She had met Scarlett Johansson in Helen''s company, so she was somewhat resistant to Helen''s intention to let Scarlett Johansson play a supporting role.


    Hearing this, Ryan rolled his eyes helplessly, and said, "I think this matter should be decided by Scarlett Johansson herself."


    After speaking, he instructed Sofia Coppola, got up and walked outside.


    Today he is going to the second-hand car market to buy a cheap second-hand car. If he has enough time, he will also meet a housing manager and change to a new residence.


    "Perhaps you are right."


    Sofia Coppola glanced at Ryan who was about to go out, and did not continue the topic, but reminded: "You need a better car now, preferably a car like Bentley, which is cheap and suitable attend various occasions."


    Bentley!


    Ryan was a little dumbfounded, and waved to her to show that he knew.


    Although "The Blair Witch" bought out the copyright money, 20th Century Fox has paid as scheduled.


    But after deducting the money borrowed from Helen, her agent''s share, and studio expenses, there was only a little over 600,000 US dollars left.


    In addition to the money used to film "Chain Saw", some funds have to be left to pay studio staff salaries, utilities, rent, plus daily expenses.


    Such as buying a second-hand car, changing to a residence closer to Hollywood, a few sets of clothes for attending parties, and so on.


    It is estimated to be a small expense.


    As for the extravagance of Bentley, it is not in his consideration for the time being.


    Ryan is worried that once 20th Century Fox pays the box office share, and if it slows down a little bit, he will face financial constraints, so now is not the time to spend money recklessly.


    Sofia Coppola in the studio continued to flip through the scripts and shots in her hand. She came from an acting family and had played many roles, so she had seen many scripts.


    From her experience, the script in front of her can only be regarded as neat, far from being excellent.


    The beginning of the script was very bloody, and she could fully imagine it. The harsh sound of the chainsaw, coupled with the scene of blood and flesh flying everywhere, was absolutely creepy.


    From the point of view of a work of art, there is nothing but gore and gore.


    But if you look at it from a commercial perspective, such a horrific scene will definitely attract the attention of many viewers.


    "This kind of plot!"


    She shook her head, said to herself in a somewhat tangled manner, "A young commercial film director."


    "Perhaps it is because of his business vision that UU Reading "The Blair Witch" will be successful."


    Her father, Francis Ford Coppola, as the director of the famous "The Godfather", can be regarded as a pinnacle of art film directors.


    However, she has understood one thing since she was a child. What Hollywood seeks most is commercialization. An art film director will never become the mainstream of Hollywood. On the contrary, a commercial director will often be favored by major film companies.


    Now these sub-shots in her hands do not have the slightest artistic flavor, they are completely commercialized, but they can touch the hearts of the audience.


    This is by no means what an independent film should appear in.


    It''s more like the style of Hollywood film companies.


    However, looking at the very simple studio in front of her, she vaguely understood Ryan''s pursuit of the box office.


    With the theme of horror, thrilling plots, **** scenes, unexpected endings, and a low-cost investment budget, it is summed up together.


    It''s not hard for Sofia Coppola to come to a conclusion.


    Once this "Chain Saw" succeeds at the box office, it will be a classic with a small and big name, and it may be recorded in the annals of Hollywood history.


    She suddenly felt envious. Ryan, as the sole investor, producer, director, and editor of "The Blair Witch", has long been recorded in Hollywood history.


    The "Chain Saw" in her hand is also likely to be included in the annals of Hollywood history.


    Such an honor is enough to make any director envious.


    "Once this film is successful, then as an assistant director, I may surprise old Coppola!"


    Sofia Coppola smiled, suddenly finding it amusing to think of her father being taken aback or angry.

 Chapter 27： new residence

    For a whole day, Ryan was led by a real estate agent to look around houses, such as Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, North Hollywood, etc., and almost went around in a circle.


    Oh, by the way, the real estate agent was introduced by Helen.


    However, the one he chose was naturally not a mansion, but a detached apartment with better confidentiality.


    In fact, just now, Ryan fell in love with an apartment in North Hollywood. It is not small, with a three-story structure, luxurious decoration, and a high wall around the outside. The confidentiality is very much in line with his wishes.


    However, the rent of this apartment is naturally expensive, as high as 3,300 US dollars per month, and Ryan rolled his eyes when he saw it.


    Now it was 1994, and the rent of $3,300 a month was ridiculously high, and he refused the real estate agent''s offer.


    The real estate manager could only show a look of pity, and continued to lead him to choose a suitable apartment.


    Finally, in the northern part of Burbank, with the famous Nando Valley to the north and North Hollywood to the west, I finally settled on a very nice apartment with two floors, an all-wooden structure, a very simple design style, and a large area. There are more than one hundred and thirty square meters.


    The most important thing is that the apartment itself is a single-family apartment. There is a small garden of more than 60 square meters in front of the courtyard, and there is a high wooden fence outside, which is very confidential.


    To Ryan''s satisfaction, the plants planted in the yard can be evergreen all year round.


    Of course, if you follow the customs of the previous life, you can replace the plants inside with vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers, and then plant a big jujube tree or apricot tree after the completion.


    In addition, the surrounding traffic is also very convenient. It is only five or six minutes away from the California section of Highway 5, and the San Fernando Valley area is only ten minutes away by car to the north.


    There are many large supermarkets around, so shopping is not a problem at all, or it is very convenient.


    In addition, it is only about 20 kilometers away from Los Angeles, so the traffic is very convenient.


    Moreover, the rent is also very reasonable, only $800 per month, which is unbelievably cheap.


    Even if it is now 1994, in the Burbank area, it is absolutely impossible to find such a price for a single-family apartment similar to the one in front of you, even if you can''t find it with a lantern.


    The price is low, the area is large, and the transportation is convenient.


    This kind of house has never been rented out. If there is no problem, it will be hell.


    Looking at the apartment in front of him, although there is no luxurious decoration such as a swimming pool, it is very simple and elegant. Ryan nodded secretly in his heart, feeling very satisfied.


    However, the real estate manager reminded: "Mr. Ryan, although this apartment is very nice, the rent is also very cheap."


    "But for Helen''s sake, I have to remind you that I don''t recommend you to rent this apartment."


    Renting is not recommended!


    Ryan was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Why?"


    "Or, what''s wrong with this apartment!"


    The real estate manager shrugged, pointed to a room on the second floor, and said, "A few months ago, there was a murder here."


    "Because of bankruptcy and drunkenness, the owner of the apartment first shot and killed his girlfriend, and then shot himself."


    "And, as far as I know, there have been more than one suicides in this apartment, and there are even rumors of being cursed by a witch."


    After all, the real estate manager was introduced by Helen, so it''s not good to hide this from Ryan.


    "It wasn''t until last month that his older sister rushed over from Australia, and after some simple renovations, the apartment was handed over to the real estate company."


    "It''s a pity that this matter has been published in the newspapers. Even though the rent is very cheap, no one cares about it."


    It cannot be said that Americans are superstitious, but people all over the world are similar. No one wants to live in a place where murders have occurred, and more than one person has committed suicide.


    What''s more, there are rumors of being cursed by a witch.


    The Curse of the Witch in the United States is well-known. In addition, "The Blair Witch" has been hyped a lot recently, and it would be **** if it could be rented out.


    Of course, there are other reasons. For example, this is a rich area, and almost all the people who can come to rent a house have a lot of income. Naturally, they will not be greedy for cheap and rent a murder scene.


    Hearing this, Ryan glanced at the second floor subconsciously, and it didn''t feel eerie, but rather normal.


    Anyone else would never consider renting such an apartment, even if it was very cheap.


    Ryan was thinking about another question. "Chain Saw" could be filmed here, and it might be a great selling point.


    Murder scene!


    There have been more than one suicides!


    An apartment rumored to have been cursed by a witch!


    A proper haunted house, even a rare good place.


    Oh, I was wrong, it should be a good place to shoot horror movies.


    As for living!


    Ryan can barely accept it. In the old house where he lived in the previous life, how many people have never died!


    If you care about these, it may be difficult to find a suitable place.


    Besides, at worst, after the filming is over, they can change to another apartment.


    "Very nice haunted house."


    "$500, as soon as the price drops to $500, I''ll rent it."


    Looking at the single-family apartment in front of him, Ryan felt more and more suitable for filming "Saw".


    What better publicity than a haunted house.


    The real estate manager looked at Ryan in surprise, what is a good haunted house!


    It''s hard to say, it''s impossible to like haunted houses!


    However, as a qualified real estate manager, he would naturally not refuse such a request.


    "$500 a month is too low, at least $650 a month and pay a year''s rent in one lump sum."


    Ryan didn''t care about it, and readily agreed.


    "Okay, then we can sign the contract now."


    "I want to move in as soon as possible to experience it." Ryan said thoughtfully.


    What?


    Try it out!


    The face of the real estate manager changed, what did he want to experience? It''s difficult to experience the scene of a murder, or the rumored curse of a witch, and think of the recent hoax about witches.


    He secretly glanced at Ryan, thinking that he was another idiot chasing witches, and hoped that he wouldn''t be scared enough to pee his pants at night, if he couldn''t, he would have to remind Helen not to come here overnight.


    Well, it''s best not to come during the day.


    "There is no problem at all. All the procedures can be completed today."


    "Just cleaned one side a few days ago, ready to move in anytime."


    No matter which real estate company it is, the speed of handling the formalities for the haunted house is frighteningly fast, without any delay. UU Reading


    Lest customers regret.


    That afternoon, Ryan signed a formal lease contract with the real estate company, and paid off the one-year rent of $7,800 on the spot, which made him feel distressed.


    The only thing that was okay was that he got the keys to the apartment and could move in whenever he wanted.


    At ten o''clock that evening, Ryan hired a moving company to move some luggage over. Sofia Coppola, who worked as an assistant and part-time coolie, naturally became the first guest.


    Of course, in addition to being a guest, it is inevitable that you need to help organize things.


    In fact, Ryan''s personal belongings are not many, only a few changes of clothes, but some small shooting equipment, and some editing tools, which need to be transported by a moving company.


    It took over an hour to finish.


    Sophia Coppola was so tired that she didn''t have a ladylike image. She lay on the sofa in the living room, complaining constantly, saying, "I really shouldn''t have listened to Helen and applied for your assistant."


    "These jobs should be done by your girlfriend or maid, not an assistant."


    Ryan spread his hands and said helplessly, "I''m sorry, I don''t have a girlfriend right now, and I don''t have enough time to find a maid."


    "Besides, as a friend, you should feel honored. After all, you are my first guest."


    "Well, very honorable guest."


    Sofia Coppola couldn''t help but roll her eyes when she heard this, a coolie is a coolie, and a distinguished guest, is there a master who makes the guest work?


    "Then, as a distinguished guest, should the host invite guests to celebrate?"


    Ryan agreed immediately, and said, "No problem, we can start now."

 Chapter 28： start audition

    Early the next morning, Sofia Coppola came to the Screen Actors Union with big dark circles under her eyes, gasping from time to time.


    She didn''t sleep well last night, and as soon as she closed her eyes, nightmares kept appearing.


    It''s all the **** Ryan''s fault, she had to rent a haunted house, so she didn''t sleep well all night, and had to get up early the next morning to post job advertisements at the Screen Actors Union.


    That''s right, posting job advertisements.


    The Screen Actors Union has a large number of members, and it is located in the Hollywood office area. Almost every day, countless actors come in and out.


    Most of the actors went to various crews to audition through the recruitment notices on the recruitment advertisement column, and found suitable opportunities to reach the sky in one step.


    Of course, there are only a handful of people who can really become famous, and most of them can only act as extras, earning a meager salary, and struggling at the bottom.


    However, not all actors are like this, such as the little girl who stood opposite Ryan and performed, is one of them.


    Poor acting!


    Ryan frowned slightly, but considering her age, it is considered pretty good to have such acting skills.


    For every crew in Hollywood, the most difficult thing to deal with is never investors or big-name stars, but the small actors in the crew and various animal actors.


    It''s enough to give any famous director a headache, but he can''t get angry, otherwise the children''s protection association or animal protection organization will be provoked, and the crew will have to stop working.


    "Miss Scarlett, thank you for your performance just now, Helen will inform you of the audition results within this week."


    Well, the little girl with poor acting skills in front of me is the famous Black Widow Scarlett Johansson in her previous life, but her acting skills are really not that good.


    On the contrary, Black Widow, who has become famous in her previous life, has pretty good acting skills.


    Of course, this is also related to her experience. Unlike most female stars in Hollywood, she did not make her debut as a vase in commercial films, but has been making various independent films directly. It was not until she became famous that she started to touch commercial films.


    This makes Scarlett Johansson''s acting skills in her previous life, which has always been acceptable.


    Little Scarlett-Johnson blinked, looked at Helen at the side, and asked in confusion, "Why did Helen notify me?"


    "Shouldn''t it be Mr. Ryan''s assistant!"


    Helen couldn''t help showing a smile, and said, "Mr. Ryan means that as long as your parents agree, you can pass the interview."


    Little Scarlett Johansson, who was less than ten years old, looked at Ryan with puzzled eyes and said, "Mr. Ryan, is that so?"


    Hearing this, Ryan couldn''t help but patted his forehead, what did he mean just now?


    "Well, I admit that''s what I mean."


    After finishing speaking, he couldn''t help but glared at Helen, and he had to give an explanation later.


    Of course, there are not many shots of the daughter of the supporting role, and Scarlett Johansson''s acting skills are not bad.


    Helen didn''t seem to see Ryan''s eyes, got up and sent little Scarlett-Johnson out, handed it to her mother, and returned to the office again, and then she explained.


    "Ryan, Scarlett Johansson is my favorite actress, and her mother is my friend."


    "Okay, Helen, you don''t need to explain." Ryan waved his hand, expressing that he could understand Helen''s actions, and said: "Although her acting skills are not very good, she is good enough to play the role of supporting daughter."


    Given his relationship with Helen, naturally he wouldn''t be fussy about a small supporting role, which is not the leading role in the movie.


    Although "Saw" is very different from "The Blair Witch", the requirements for actors are much higher.


    But in fact, "Chain Saw" is a plasma-style horror film after all. The main selling point of the film is blood and fear, not the acting skills of the actors, so the requirements for acting skills can be relaxed.


    "Let the next actor come in."


    "When it comes to the heroine, I won''t back down again." Ryan didn''t let Helen continue talking.


    With the continuous success of his films, it is naturally impossible to always use actors under the Star Brokerage Company to play the male and female protagonists in the films.


    Furthermore, most of the actors under Star Brokerage Company are inexperienced newcomers, and it is impossible for him to use newcomers all the time.


    Like most directors, Ryan prefers to use cheap actors with certain acting skills.


    "I hope that the extras will be the same as the last movie." Helen said after taking a deep breath.


    She was very clear about what happened in front of her, and even understood Ryan''s approach. After all, Xingkong Brokerage Company was just a new company.


    "Can."


    Ryan agreed without any consideration.


    Hearing this, Helen breathed a sigh of relief, showed a satisfied expression, and let the next actor come in.


    Tall and blond, Wuguan is a little rough, but still sexy. From the first glance, she is a typical American sweet girl.


    But when she opened her mouth to introduce, Ryan frowned and lost interest in continuing to read, so Helen asked her out of the office.


    "Helen, you have also read my script. The heroine is a very important role. Even if I can tolerate her poor acting skills, I absolutely cannot tolerate a mouthful of buck teeth, which will make the audience lose interest."


    What''s the joke, the heroine with buck teeth?


    I don''t know how many male audiences will be turned off, but he dare not take such a risk.


    After listening to Ryan''s words, Helen simply shut up. The heroine with buck teeth is really unbearable.


    "I''ll send her to the dentist."


    visit dentist!


    Ryan curled his lips, seeing a dentist? It''s better to go directly to plastic surgery to get a thorough treatment. Anyway, the most advanced plastic surgery technology in the world is in Hollywood.


    Compared with South Korea, RB, and Thailand''s plastic surgery technology, Hollywood''s plastic surgery technology is much more advanced and more expensive.


    The reason is very simple. Hollywood has the most female stars and socialites in the world, both of whom are not short of money and are willing to spend on appearance.


    "Ryan!"


    "May I ask, who is Sophia''s recommended female lead!" Helen finally couldn''t help but asked.


    Obviously, Sophia, who has been in Hollywood for a long time as an actor, knows more actors than Helen.


    "An unexpected person, you will know in a while." Ryan did not say her name, but recalled a seductive figure, and seemed to be in a trance.


    At the same time, in a coffee shop downstairs of the Hollywood Screen Actors Guild, Sofia Coppola was sleepy, but she had to cheer up and talk to a very beautiful woman.


    "Monica, although I hate that guy very much, I have to admit that he is very good at selling movies."


    She was referring, of course, to Ryan, the **** who made her pack up at the murder scene.


    "But horror movies!"


    Monica Bellucci was somewhat hesitant. The heroine of an independent film was very attractive to her.


    But she has already starred in "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombie". In such a horror movie, she knows very well that the heroine in a horror movie has little room to play.


    However, the current situation made it difficult for her to refuse.


    Thirty-year-old Monica Bellucci has lost her golden age in Hollywood.


    However, she was born as a model, a model who is already thirty years old, facing such an age, no matter how famous she was in the modeling industry, she can only leave sadly in the end.


    She is very clear that the influence of age on a modeling career is extremely fatal, so she started her acting career early in the morning.


    However, her first appearance in Hollywood was not as good as expected. If she hadn''t been recommended by an acquaintance, she might only be able to return to Italy this year.


    Let me tell you, she is Italian, and she is of Italian origin with Sophia''s father, Francis Ford Coppola, and she knows Sophia''s father and cousin.


    "There has always been a market for horror films in North America. What''s more, the director of the film is not fake, but he is very good. He is definitely not a newcomer director as imagined."


    Sofia Coppola introduced very patiently, if it weren''t for the fact that "The Blair Witch" has a bad reputation and it''s hard to reveal it to the public, I''m afraid she would have agreed to it long ago.


    But the cousin said hello and asked me to take care of her, otherwise Sophia would have got up and left.


    She wouldn''t do anything just because the woman in front of her was an Italian.


    Hollywood has no shortage of beautiful actresses.


    "Can you tell me about that director''s last work!" Monica Bellucci glanced at the sleepy Sofia, and asked tentatively.


    Sofia Coppola shook her head and said, "Unless you pass the audition, or he personally agrees, I can''t tell you anything about the last film."


    "The only thing I can tell you is that the movie in front of you may be a very good opportunity for you."


    "If you agree, you can go to the audition now."


    As one of the main directors of the crew, she has every right to recommend actors to audition, not to mention that Ryan has already agreed to this matter.

 Chapter 29： Monica Bellucci

    In the end, Monica Bellucci still agreed to go for the audition. After all, it was very rare for her to have such an opportunity. If it were not for the fact that she was born in Italy, it would be difficult for her to get this opportunity.


    Hollywood is like this, full of various groups, and the Italian gang is just one of them, not to mention how powerful it is, far inferior to the Hollywood Jewish circle, and even far inferior to the Australian gang.


    However, she still got a lot of help, such as the opportunity to star in "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombie".


    It''s a pity that as one of the supporting roles of the vampire bride, "Four Hundred Years of Vampires" is a global hit, with a North American box office of 82 million US dollars and a global box office of more than 200 million US dollars, which did not bring her much fame.


    Sofia Coppola then made a phone call to Ryan and went to the studio with Monica Bellucci.


    Ryan waited for about an hour, and Sofia Coppola opened the office door expressionlessly and invited Monica Bellucci in.


    As soon as Monica Bellucci walked in, Ryan''s eyes lit up, and he couldn''t help but look up and down.


    A typical Italian woman, with dark brown long hair hanging down leisurely, revealing a delicate sterling silver pendant, which looks very fashionable.


    With a height of 1.73 meters, she has a slender figure. She is worthy of being a model, which is enough to show that she is a very beautiful woman, at least in line with Ryan''s aesthetics.


    Ryan couldn''t help but think of the heroine in the movie "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily".


    The various **** looks she showed in the film are definitely stunner-level.


    It''s a pity that Monica Bellucci''s stardom in her previous life was not so smooth. She finally starred in a commercial blockbuster "The Matrix 2: Reloaded", but it ended in a hit.


    At the same time, Monica Bellucci looked curiously at the shabby office in front of her, as well as the young and outrageous director, and a very beautiful woman, who did not look like what a crew should look like .


    However, she is not a newcomer, she knows some independent film crews, most of them are like this.


    It''s just that the director''s age is too young. If Sophia hadn''t said just now, the director in front of her is not simple, and she would have the urge to leave.


    Ryan withdrew his eyes, pointed to the chair in front of him, and said, "Hi Miss Monica, please sit down."


    "Let me introduce myself, my name is Ryan Gosling, you can call me Ryan, and I am also the director and only investor of "Chain Saw"."


    "Hello Director Ryan."


    "I''m Monica Bellucci, and I have starred in "A Stepmother", "The Lover", and the fantasy horror film "Four Hundred Years of Vampires" directed by Francis Ford Coppola." Mo Ni Ka-Belucci greeted him very politely, and introduced himself briefly by the way.


    At the same time, a trace of surprise welled up in her heart, the only investor?


    She had heard from Sophia that the film investment was likely to exceed one million dollars, and it was really not easy to invest one million dollars at once.


    In many cases, money can often represent everything.


    Helen looked at the information in her hand, and a gleam flashed in her eyes. With a pretty good appearance and a certain reputation in the modeling industry, it was obvious that she was an actor with potential.


    The only pity is that he is a little older.


    A 30-year-old actor in Hollywood can say that his career has just begun, and he will become more popular as he gets older.


    Actresses are different. Once they are over 30 years old, they will face problems such as gaining weight and aging, and gradually go downhill.


    "I''ve watched "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombies", and your performance is excellent, or very amazing." Ryan has actually seen this movie, and his impression of Monica Bellucci in the movie profound.


    It is undeniable that among Keanu and the Three Banshees, she is the most beautiful one.


    "I am very much looking forward to the future cooperation."


    With her acting experience, she is enough to act as the heroine in a horror movie, and Ryan believes in her vision very much.


    At the last time, it can also make a qualified vase.


    Don''t underestimate the difficulty of vases, especially a qualified vase, sometimes it is not so easy to find.


    "Me too."


    Monica Bellucci sat very gracefully, and she didn''t show any joy about the cooperation Ryan said, she just looked at Ryan very calmly, and asked curiously: "Sophia said that your last film is really incredible. Believe."


    "terribly sorry."


    "May I ask the title of the movie?"


    For him, "The Blair Witch" has become a thing of the past, besides, for senior Hollywood professionals, it is difficult to keep secrets about "The Blair Witch".


    To give the simplest example, the directors'' union recorded his information as the director of "The Blair Witch".


    So Ryan didn''t keep it secret, and said calmly: "Of course, "The Blair Witch" is a very boring film."


    what!


    The Blair Witch!


    Monica Bellucci stood up from the chair suddenly, with her mouth slightly open, showing a look of surprise.


    "Oh my god, it''s unbelievable that it will be "The Blair Witch"!"


    "This year''s summer box office miracle." Monica Bellucci couldn''t believe it.


    Ryan spread his hands and said: "I don''t think anyone will pretend to be this, after all, it will need to bear countless abuse voices."


    "Miss Monica, I can tell you with certainty that Ryan is not only the director of "The Blair Witch", but also the promotion plan for the film was written by him." Helen interrupted suddenly.


    "Sure enough, it''s exactly what Sophia said, so unbelievable."


    After quite a while, Monica Bellucci finally calmed down, smiled embarrassedly, and said apologetically, "I''m sorry, I was a little rude just now."


    Facing the director of a film with a box office of over 100 million US dollars in North America and over 200 million US dollars worldwide, she tried to calm herself down.


    Then, she hesitated again, and said, "Can I read the script of "Chain Saw"!"


    Ryan naturally would not refuse, saying: "Of course."


    "Sophia, give Miss Monica a script."


    Sofia Coppola stood up, took a script from the filing cabinet and handed it to her.


    "Thank you." Monica Bellucci thanked her sincerely.


    If it wasn''t for Sophia''s words of persuasion, it would be difficult for her to make up her mind to audition, and she would never meet a director with a global box office of more than 200 million US dollars.


    Now Monica Bellucci took the script and began to read it very carefully.


    She studied law at the University of Perugia, and she is far superior to most Hollywood actors in terms of academics.


    So it is easy to see some problems from the script. For example, the heroine in the film is not so much a heroine as a supporting actress, and there are not many shots in the whole play.


    It can be said that this "Chain Saw" is completely a male drama, and the so-called heroine has a very low sense of existence.


    But she still decided to agree, facing a director with a global box office of more than 200 million US dollars, she couldn''t say "reject" no matter what.


    What''s more, to be able to get acquainted with such a director, even if there is no salary, I am afraid that countless Hollywood actresses will rush to agree.


    "It''s a great script. UU Reading just reads through it briefly, and there is a creepy feeling."


    "I really wish we could start filming sooner."


    On this point, Monica Bellucci is not false. The last movie she starred in, "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombies", was a horror movie, so she is no stranger to horror movies.


    It is even very clear that the most important part of a horror movie itself is horror. A movie that cannot make people feel scary obviously cannot be recognized by the audience.


    From this point alone, the director in front of him is no small matter.


    "Thank you for your compliment."


    "By the way, is your agent here today!"


    Ryan asked a very critical question. Many times the actors themselves have promised things, but they backtracked.


    A big reason is that it has to do with the agent, and some treatment of the crew, such as the salary, also needs to be negotiated by the agent.


    Monica Bellucci showed a bit of embarrassment, and said, "I just had an argument with my agent, and I haven''t told him about my audition yet."


    "However, I can inform him later, so there should be no problem."


    In fact, Monica Bellucci has already decided to return to Italy this year for development. For this reason, she had a big fight with her agent, and she has not seen him for a while.


    An actor who is about to leave Hollywood has lost value to his agent, so naturally he will not continue to care.


    "You can ask your agent to contact Sophia, and she will talk to him about the specific treatment and salary." Ryan will not discuss these with her agent in person.


    Helen''s eyes lit up, and she wrote down the phone number in the file, maybe she can give it a try.

 Chapter 30： cousin

    Watching Sofia send Monica Bellucci away, Helen adjusted the gold-rimmed glasses on her face and said, "Very good candidate."


    Naturally, Helen''s careful thinking couldn''t be hidden from Ryan. An actor who is about to return to Italy has a relationship with his agent, so it''s not difficult to win him over with Helen''s means.


    "It''s really good."


    "It''s a pity that there are limited scenes for the heroine in the film, so compared to the heroine, the choice of the hero is the key."


    "Helen, do you have any good candidates to recommend!"


    Ryan changed his voice and suddenly asked Helen.


    Helen glanced at the work records on the table and said, "Didn''t Sophia already arrange for the actor to audition?"


    Ryan shook his head and said, "It''s true that Sophia arranged for an actor to audition, but I''m not very satisfied with the candidate."


    Some of the actor candidates arranged by Sofia for the audition are from actors under the Star Brokerage Company, and some are from the actors'' union. There are a lot of them.


    However, he was not very satisfied.


    The heroine in the film can be a beautiful vase, while the hero needs good acting skills.


    "The suitable candidates I can recommend are all on the audition list."


    Helen glanced in the direction of the door and saw that Sophia hadn''t come back, so she continued, "You shouldn''t ask me, but you should ask Sophia."


    Before Ryan could react, she continued, "The Coppola family is not just directors."


    "You mean Nicolas Cage, Sophia''s cousin?" Ryan immediately realized.


    Sophia''s cousin is none other than future box office poison Nicolas Cage.


    "Okay, it''s time for lunch. After lunch is over, you can talk to Sophia in person." After speaking, Helen stood up and walked outside.


    She has one more important thing than the Nicolas Cage just mentioned.


    "Nicolas Cage is a good candidate." Ryan said to himself.


    After lunch, Ryan called Sophia into the office to talk about Nicholas Cage.


    "I heard that Nicholas Cage is your cousin?" Ryan asked knowingly.


    Sofia Coppola frowned. After a few days of contact, she already knew Ryan''s character very well, and she would never ask silly questions for no reason, unless it was related to filming.


    "You want me to send him an audition invite?"


    "I advise you not to waste your time in vain, he will not accept a horror film."


    "Besides, his salary is definitely beyond your budget."


    Since "Wild at Heart" was released and won the Palme d''Or at the 43rd Cannes Film Festival, Nicholas Cage has made some fame, there is no shortage of scripts, and the salary has also increased.


    "I just want you to send him an invitation for an audition. As for how to convince him and the budget, I will solve it myself."


    "I guess as a cousin, he wouldn''t say no to your audition invitation anyway," Ryan said half-jokingly.


    American society also pays attention to human relations, not to mention that Nicholas Cage is also a member of the Coppola family, the nephew of director Coppola, and he has naturally been taken care of by director Coppola, such as the role in the film "Betta Fish".


    Even though Nicholas Cage had been reduced to box office poison in his previous life, he was still taken care of by Sophia, who had already achieved fame.


    It can be seen that the relationship between the two cousins ??has always been good.


    Sofia Coppola couldn''t believe his ears, he tried to use himself to send out audition invitations!


    However, she still agreed, anyway, it was just an invitation to audition.


    "Well, I can try, but I can''t guarantee that he will accept it, and in terms of salary, even if he is my cousin, I can''t do anything."


    Favors are favors, and work is work. Although they can be confused occasionally, once money is involved, they can only be done in business.


    Hollywood seldom sees actors lowering their salary to appear in it, unless it is an art film for the sake of winning awards.


    Sofia Coppola sent her cousin an audition invite and made a phone call herself.


    After receiving Sofia''s call, Nicholas Cage was speechless for a while. He just greeted Sofia for Monica, but why did he send him an audition invitation instead?


    But I couldn''t refuse, no matter what the script was, I had to find time to go to an audition.


    Just as Ryan thought, the relationship between Nicholas Cage and Sophia has always been good, and Sophia''s father took care of him a lot, so he couldn''t refuse anyway.


    "Sophia''s phone?" The agent who just walked in asked a little surprised.


    "Well, she sent me an audition invitation, and I have already accepted it. It seems to be a horror movie." Nicholas Cage didn''t hide anything.


    "Since it''s Sophia''s invitation to audition, you should go there. As long as you think the script is suitable, you can agree to it."


    Naturally, the agent would not let him refuse an opportunity to deepen the relationship with members of the Coppola family.


    It is true that Nicolas Cage is a member of the Coppola family, but he is only the nephew of Coppola''s director, and his degree of intimacy is far inferior to that of Sofia Coppola, who is his daughter.


    The last work directed by Coppola, the fantasy horror film "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombies", has a global box office of more than 200 million US dollars, an astonishing figure.


    Perhaps Nicolas Cage would have some resistance to a horror film, but as an agent, he has no resistance at all. "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombie" is also a horror film, but its global box office has exceeded 200 million US dollars.


    Nicholas Cage didn''t say much. It might be a good experience to cooperate with Monica Bellucci.


    Of course, if there is no Sophia, maybe it will be more pleasant.


    The next morning, Ryan asked Sofia to notify the other actors who came to the audition to move the time to the next afternoon.


    The reason is simple, today Nicholas Cage will come to audition.


    At around nine o''clock in the morning, Nicholas Cage appeared downstairs in the office on time.


    The Nicolas Cage in front of him should be said to be a younger version. Even though he is thirty years old, he still looks very young, far less mature and full of charm than his previous life.


    According to his appearance, he is not very outstanding in Hollywood, but it can be remembered at a glance that he is Nicolas Cage.


    Even if the Nicolas Cage in front of him lacks the charm accumulated over time, he is still outstanding enough to be qualified for the role in "Saw".


    The most important point is that Ryan is very clear that the current Nicolas Cage is far from reaching the peak of his career. Next, he will shine in Hollywood and become an out-and-out box office star.


    The only thing that makes him a little embarrassed is probably the salary.


    Nicholas Cage put down the script in his hand, glanced at the expressionless Sophia, and said, "Very interesting script."


    "It doesn''t look as elegant and luxurious as "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombies", but it is full of horror. It seems that when you close your eyes, countless **** images will appear in your mind."


    "It''s just that I don''t understand why Sophia is interested in a horror script!"


    He knows Sophia very well, a typical literary girl, no matter how you look at it, she will not be an assistant to a horror director.


    With the contacts owned by the Coppola family and their status in the independent film circle, Sofia can definitely enter any crew.


    Even for some commercial film crews with huge investment, there is no difficulty.


    "Why can''t I be interested?"


    "Just because it''s a horror movie!"


    Sofia Coppola said unceremoniously: "The end of art will always be commerce. I just got acquainted with it in advance."


    She has watched art films clearly since she was a child. Is there any art film director who doesn''t want to see his works sell well at the box office?


    Including her father, all directors are nothing more than pursuing more profits and fame.


    "Sophia, you are still the same as before."


    Nicolas Cage rolled his eyes, he didn''t want to argue with a literary girl.


    In his eyes, Sophia is a literary girl, even a problem girl.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t have just become famous in Hollywood, but because of a Golden Raspberry Award and the cynicism of the media, he would end his acting career in a fit of anger.


    "Director Ryan, I''m very interested in the characters in the script. You can ask Sophia to discuss specific matters with my agent."


    After finishing speaking, Nicholas Cage closed the script, glanced at Sophia, and said, "I''m very happy to work with you."


    Apparently he was speaking to Sophia, not Ryan.


    Ryan didn''t expect things to be so easy, so he was somewhat surprised.


    All things equal, any director wants to work with a guaranteed actor, and so does Ryan.


    In fact, Ryan doesn''t know that the current Nicolas Cage is far from smooth as he and Sophia imagined.


    "Wild at Heart" won the Palme d''Or at the 43rd Cannes Film Festival in 1990. As the protagonist in the film, it can be said that Nicolas Cage will soon become famous.


    However, things were far from as good as imagined. At the trial screening of "Wild at Heart", 300 of the 350 spectators left.


    The market response after the film was released was not good, and critics and audiences gave mixed reviews to the film directed by David Lynch.


    In the next few years, almost all of the films starring Nicholas Cage were made at low cost.


    The only "Honeymoon in Vegas" with a relatively large investment made him nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical Comedy.


    Of course, the box office of "Honeymoon in Vegas" was not a big success. The cost of the film was as high as 25 million U.S. dollars, but the North American box office was only 7.1 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office was only 35 million U.S. dollars.


    It may be difficult for UU Reading to recover the investment cost of the film, and it will take a long time.


    "The First Lady''s Bodyguard," which was released in March, was even more like a basin of cold water falling from the sky. The investment cost of the film was as high as 20 million US dollars.


    But the North American box office of the film was only 7 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office was only a little over 27 million U.S. dollars. It hit the street again.


    Even if you count the distribution rights of offline videotapes, the first-round broadcast rights of TV stations, etc., it is still difficult to recover the investment cost.


    Therefore, facing the absolute protagonist in a film, even if the investment is small and it is a horror film, he will not easily refuse it.


    After all, the previous horror film "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombies" was a great success, and it was Sophia who personally sent the audition invitation.


    According to past experience, generally speaking, the shooting time of such a small-budget independent film will be very short, not many days.


    According to the trajectory of his previous life, his next two films released this year, "A Tale of Allure" and "Trouble in Heaven".


    The former "Tale of Allure" only grossed US$8.1 million at the North American box office and US$37 million at the global box office, and the cost of the film was as high as US$20 million. Even with the various offline copyright income, it can barely recover the cost at best.


    The latter''s "Trouble in Heaven" has a North American box office of just over US$2 million and a global box office of just over US$6 million.


    Until the low-cost film "Leaving Las Vegas" released next year, he dropped his salary to join the crew, won the Academy Award for Best Actor in one fell swoop, and became an Oscar winner.


    The film investment is only 4 million US dollars, and the global box office is as high as 49.8 million US dollars, making the investment company a lot of money.


    This is the time to turn, and start to change in the direction of an action superstar.

 Chapter 31： to prepare

    The next day, Nicholas Cage signed a contract under the witness of his agent and lawyer, that is to say, "Saw" finally had a leading actor.


    Ryan paid all the salary for this one-off. The only gratifying thing is that Nicolas Cage did not make any excessive demands except for a separate dressing room and a trailer for rest.


    Some Hollywood actors will put forward some extremely excessive conditions to the crew, such as only eating the dishes of a certain restaurant, having to pay for pet feeding, and having a special chef and so on.


    It can be said that only you can''t think of it, and there is nothing they can''t bring up.


    Of course, Nicholas Cage''s salary is a bit high for the crew.


    Now Nicholas - Cage, although not yet popular, but also starred in many films.


    Several of them are the protagonists in the film. Considering the current salary, it is already very low, and it can even be said that the salary is self-decreasing.


    Ryan is very clear about this, Sophia played a key role, and it is not ruled out that his last film "The Blair Witch" played a role.


    Of course, it is also related to the short shooting time of the crew.


    Three days later, little Scarlett Johansson, accompanied by her mother, joined the crew.


    Monica Bellucci didn''t know what kind of agreement she had reached with Helen, she was busy changing her agent, and it would probably take a few days to sign the contract.


    In addition, another important role in the film, Dr. Lawrence, has also been confirmed, played by an actor Helen has just signed, Edward Norton.


    This name may be very unfamiliar to most people, but when it comes to a film "The Incredible Hulk" he starred in in his previous life, it will definitely make people realize that he played the Hulk in the film.


    Cough cough, well, I admit that "The Incredible Hulk" seems to have hit the street.


    But after all, he can be regarded as starring in a commercial film with huge investment.


    So far, the crew of "Chain Saw" has barely been formed.


    Except for a few main actors in the film, there are more than 20 people in the entire crew, including five university interns, whose salaries are pitifully low.


    On the other hand, Ryan was very generous when it came to the selection of prop artists, set designers, makeup artists, etc. He chose the best of Hollywood practitioners with a high weekly salary.


    Compared with the last "Blair Witch" crew, I don''t know how many levels have been improved.


    As for the other main actors in the film, Sophia, the police officer''s partner Xin, who was killed by the jigsaw mechanism, played a guest role in person.


    According to Ryan, the winner of the Golden Raspberry Award for Newcomer and Best Supporting Actress happened to be a cameo.


    There is also a female detective, Kerry, and the rest of the small roles, as well as some background cloths and passer-by actors, are all contracted actors from Helen''s banner.


    From here, it can be seen that the benefits of having a contracted director under the banner are even better than that of well-known actors.


    The crew''s preparations went very smoothly, except for the box office share of "The Blair Witch".


    After several rounds of negotiation, 20th Century Fox finally agreed to pay all the box office ladder share in one lump sum within the first week of the film''s release in North America at the earliest, which means that it will not be credited until the end of June at the earliest.


    Obviously, for Ryan, the time is a bit too late.


    Fortunately, Helen was well prepared and contacted a small community bank long ago to apply for a mortgage loan. The mortgage was the box office ladder sharing contract of "The Blair Witch".


    In the rented haunted house, the crew gathered together for the first time.


    As the only investor, director and screenwriter of the film, Ryan is obliged to introduce it to everyone.


    "Sofia-Coppola, my assistant, part-time assistant director, and crew coordinator, you can call her Sophia."


    Glancing at Sophia, who had an ugly face, Ryan naturally understood why, but he didn''t say anything, but continued to introduce everyone.


    "By the way, Sophia''s father is the famous director Coppola. From now on, if you have anything to do, just look for her."


    Then, he pointed to Nicholas Cage and introduced: "Nicolas Cage, the actor played by Adam in the film, I think everyone should know him."


    "Monica Bellucci, as Amanda Young in the film, a very charming lady."


    "Edward Norton, who plays Dr. Lawrence in the film, is a very good newcomer."


    In a nutshell, Ryan lets the crowd talk on their own.


    However, most people were a little nervous, and their eyes fell on Sofia and Nicolas Cage from time to time.


    Among them, several senior Hollywood practitioners were secretly surprised. The relationship between Sofia and Nicolas Cage has long been no secret, and they are all born in the Coppola family.


    For a moment, they looked at Ryan''s eyes with a trace of awe, not everyone can be related to the Coppola family.


    "Sophia, why didn''t you say hello when you saw your cousin?"


    After finishing speaking, Nicholas Cage turned to look at Monica Bellucci, took a step forward, and showed a smile that he thought was very pretty, "Long time no see, Miss Monica."


    "Do you have time for dinner tonight?"


    Monica Bellucci was slightly surprised, she didn''t expect that the leading actor in the film would be Nicolas Cage.


    "Cage, long time no see."


    "I would also like to thank you for your recommendation."


    "As for whether you have time at night, it depends on the arrangement of the crew."


    The two had known each other as early as in the crew of "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombies".


    Seeing that the eyes of her cousin Nicolas Cage almost fell on Monica Bellucci, Sofia Coppola couldn''t help snorting and said, "If you like to flirt at a murder scene, then you It��s perfectly fine to go on.��


    Murder scene!


    The next moment, everyone''s eyes were on Sophia.


    "Don''t look at me, this is Ryan''s rented place." Sofia Coppola gritted her teeth, as if filled with endless resentment.


    "This?" Ryan smiled awkwardly, without any concealment, and said: "The house manager said that there was a murder on the second floor a few months ago, and there have been more than one suicides in this apartment. Cursed by a witch."


    "So I want to put some of the shots in the film here as much as possible, and maybe add some horror."


    "Think about it, what better location to shoot than an apartment where a murder just happened!"


    The main actors on the side have to admit that this promotional selling point is very good.


    It''s just that when I think about shooting at a murder scene, I always feel a chill behind my back.


    On the contrary, several senior crew members, Qiqi''s eyes lit up, and they couldn''t help but look at Ryan with admiration.


    From this point alone, it is enough to show that he is a very thoughtful director.


    Ryan ignored everyone''s reactions and ordered Sophia to post the shooting schedule, saying, "I hope everyone can take some time to go through the main shots in the film and get familiar with them."


    Such things are not so uncommon in Hollywood. Before the shooting of many commercial blockbusters the main actors of the crew need to go through long rehearsals.


    Of course, if the special rehearsal was done to the extreme, it should be on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    In order to film a "Dream of Red Mansions", the actors from all over the country had to study for three months first, and the daily schedule was very tight.


    Every actor needs to shape and lose weight according to the characters in the script, invite red science experts to give lectures, and have to talk and rehearse over and over again.


    Even makeup, costumes, and composition have to be learned, and everything must conform to the original work.


    The most critical point is that it is only at this time that we start to choose suitable actors from among them. Often five or six actors compete for a role, and those who are not selected have to go back.


    It is conceivable that the standards of TV series filmed in this way are stricter than those of movies, so it would be strange if they are not good-looking.


    Regarding the rehearsal, everyone naturally has no objection. As the only investor in the film, they are not afraid of wasting time, so they are naturally happy.


    As everyone knows, regardless of past life or present life, Ryan is a famous fast shooter. For example, recently a certain director shot a large-scale fantasy film, which took a total of 20 days, which is considered slow in his opinion.


    twenty days?


    If it had been directed by him, it would have been completed in at most fifteen days, and if it was faster, it would have been possible in ten days.


    Ryan just let them get to know each other today, and they couldn''t officially start filming as soon as they came up.


    In the evening, there is also a small dinner for a little relaxation.


    When the shooting officially starts, they will know what it means to race against time, and within two weeks, the shooting can be finished.


    Anyway, there was no rehearsal for this film in the previous life.


    Now Ryan doesn''t want to waste time on rehearsals either.

 Chapter 32： start up

    In the next two days, I contacted some shooting locations, post-production companies, etc., and finally got everything done.


    The preparatory work of the crew has been completely concluded, and "Saw" can finally be officially launched.


    Of course, like the last filming of "The Blair Witch", there is no opening ceremony, and there is no usual press conference. Like most independent film openings, it is very simple.


    On May 20, just over a month after Ryan''s first film was released, his second film "Saw" was officially launched in a dilapidated warehouse.


    The entire crew has many more members than the previous crew, so it will inevitably take some time to prepare.


    Fortunately, almost all the staff in the crew are senior Hollywood practitioners, and they all have work experience in other horror film crews, so the preparation work is busy but not chaotic.


    This time Ryan chose Kodak color film, each reel is 122 meters long. According to the general film shooting specifications, every minute of shooting requires at least 27 meters of negatives, and a reel of film can take about 4.5 minutes.


    According to the length of the film when it was released, it seems that 30 reels of film are enough.


    But when it comes to shooting, it cannot be calculated in this way. It is necessary to carefully select the shots when the film is released from a large number of shots. That is to say, a large amount of film is needed, and 30 reels are far from enough.


    Ryan asked Sophia to order 300 film sets in one breath, and it might not be enough in the end.


    No way, no one can be sure of the amount of film that the film will consume in the future.


    This is not the most critical issue.


    In his previous life, except during college, he never used film to shoot. All he used were digital cameras, and film has long since been eliminated.


    Even if the last time "The Blair Witch" was filmed with a portable camera, it is completely different from this time. It takes some time to get familiar with the equipment, which means that more film will be wasted and a lot of money will be spent.


    Of course, there is also a good side. Through the relationship of the Coppola family, Sofia got a batch of films at an extremely favorable price, which was much cheaper than normal channels.


    It is said that some large film companies can get films from manufacturers at half the normal price.


    It can be seen that the role of contacts in Hollywood is crucial.


    But Ryan is not flustered at all. During this time, he has been thinking about filming "Chain Saw".


    It can be said that every scene in "Chain Saw" has been played in his mind countless times, and what he has been familiar with for a long time can no longer be familiar with.


    "Director, see if you can sprinkle some dust!" A scene reporter suddenly asked.


    Ryan looked at the dilapidated basement in front of him, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "You can sprinkle a little bit, so it''s closer to nature."


    After the scene was set up, Ryan personally directed the camera and the placement of lighting equipment.


    At this time, Nicolas Cage, the leading actor of the film, came over, and was locked on the pipe by the crew with his bare feet. The thick iron chain was very heavy at first glance.


    This is not a prop, but an ordinary thick iron chain.


    Compared with custom-made props, such iron chains are easy to buy, and they are sold in most grocery stores, and the price is not expensive.


    "Cage, you have to look a little flustered later."


    Ryan sat behind the monitor with a calm expression, nodded to Nicholas Cage, and said, "Everyone is in your position, ready to start!"


    As the sound sounded, Nicholas Cage took a deep breath and lay flat in the bathtub. After about a second or two, he suddenly opened his eyes and made a gurgling sound, and the water in the bathtub poured into him. in the mouth.


    For a moment, Nicholas Cage seemed to be in a state of panic and bewilderment. With a trace of bewilderment, he sat up from the bathtub in a panic.


    "stop!"


    "Ten minutes of rest, ready for the next shot." Ryan shouted, very satisfied.


    The next moment, the crew immediately delivered towels and hot coffee to Nicolas Cage.


    Although it has entered Los Angeles in May, the weather has become very warm, but the old warehouse is still very cold, not to mention that the whole person is soaked in water, and one who is not careful can easily catch a cold.


    On the other hand, Nicholas Cage was very natural, as if he was a normal person, took the towel and wiped off the water casually, and drank coffee in small sips.


    It has to be said that the current Nicholas Cage''s acting skills are far from reaching the peak. Compared with the previous life, it seems a bit deliberate and has not reached the natural state.


    But it is still very extraordinary, with the basic quality of a successful actor, that is, dedication.


    Naturally, the water in the bathtub couldn''t be mineral water, it was just some ordinary tap water, which was very clean at best.


    Of course, the bathtub may look dilapidated, but it has been specially cleaned, so the water in it is very clean.


    However, the whole body is soaked in the bathtub, and it is inevitable to bring some dust into it, and at the same time need to drink a few sips.


    Nicholas Cage didn''t mean to use a stuntman at all, at least in terms of dedication, I don''t know how much better than those little fresh meats in his previous life.


    In fact, Nicholas Cage, who has starred in many independent films, is only a child''s play for the scene just now, which is normal.


    The next filming was still performed by Nicholas Cage alone.


    This time it was a little more difficult, and Ryan always felt a little dissatisfied the first two times.


    "Wait a minute, there''s something wrong with the lighting."


    Ryan got up and walked to the edge of the auxiliary light stand, thought about it, and said, "Can it be a little brighter and softer, but not too soft."


    Hearing this, the lighting engineer thought about it for a while, and said that it was absolutely possible, and immediately started debugging, which fully reflected the value of the high salary.


    After a while, the lighting engineer finished debugging, Ryan looked at it, felt satisfied, and continued to shoot.


    Next, it''s entirely Nicholas Cage''s solo performance.


    In a dark basement, Nicholas Cage came out of the bathtub at a loss, but to his horror, he found that his ankles were locked by a thick iron chain. Break free from chains.


    For a moment, he could only scream helplessly.


    "Help, come quickly."


    "Is anyone here!"


    He seemed to find that there was a figure in the darkness.


    "Hey!"


    "Maybe I''m dead."


    In the next shot, Nicholas Cage fully demonstrated his acting skills, worthy of being the future Oscar winner.


    In contrast, Edward Norton was much worse. Even if he hadn''t shown up yet, he seemed a little flustered just from his tone of voice.


    Fortunately, dubbing can be done later, so Ryan didn''t stop.


    The shooting took most of the morning, and it can be said to be very smooth. This is the benefit of working with veteran actors.


    It''s a pity that it is a newly established crew after all, so some minor problems will inevitably occur.


    For example, the corpse on the ground used as a background cloth is obviously not disgusting enough, and needs more tomato juice, especially the appearance of the corpse''s face, which is far from meeting his requirements.


    "Makeup artist, I need more tomato juice."


    "There are also wounds on the face of the corpse. They need to be more detailed. At first glance, they should feel disgusting enough to vomit."


    After Ryan finished speaking, the make-up artist took his toolbox, and according to what he said, UU Read Book re-make up, and more tomato juice.


    "It can be made more three-dimensional, as if the flesh and blood have turned out!" Ryan asked again.


    "No problem." The makeup artist replied without thinking.


    Even if there were some minor problems, Ryan never yelled. Perhaps every director has his own shooting style, such as the tyrant James Cameron on the set, who likes to yell.


    A lot of experience in previous lives told Ryan that it is okay to yell on set, but you need to distinguish when, and yelling can''t really solve the problem.


    What''s more, it''s a new crew right now, so there are bound to be many detours that need to be adjusted.


    The work of the make-up artist is not over yet, and the lunch time is already here. Naturally, Ryan will not delay the crew''s meal.


    Of course, the makeup artist and the actor who acted as the corpse need to stay and continue to make up, otherwise they will have to paint again after the lunch is over.


    As for their lunch, they need to wait until the end of this shot.


    This is not a rude request. Scenes like this are very common in every crew.


    Unless you are a big enough star.


    Otherwise, you have to abide by the rules of the crew.


    The crew''s lunch was ordered by Sophia at a nearby fast food restaurant. The taste was not very good, at best it was mediocre.


    This time Ryan is more generous, no longer hamburgers, pizza with Coke, in addition to the above three foods, there are fried veal steak, chicken rolls, fried chicken drumsticks, and also specially ordered some vegetable and fruit salads for the ladies.


    In the United States, ordinary meat has always been cheap, while vegetables and fruits are a little more expensive.


    So, Ryan didn''t save money on food this time.

 Chapter 33： small issue

    "The black pepper steak tastes good, but the price is a bit expensive." Ryan couldn''t help complaining in a low voice while eating the black pepper steak on the dinner plate.


    Sofia Coppola took small bites of her green salad, glanced at the black pepper steak on Ryan''s plate, and said, "This is already the cheapest steak, unless you want to taste the taste of cheaper beef. "


    American beef can be divided into eight grades, among which commercial grade is already the cheapest one that can be bought, and the next three grades are mostly used to make processed foods.


    "There''s nothing wrong with a cheaper steak."


    Ryan put a small piece of steak into his mouth, and said very seriously: "Compared with the cost of the crew, I would rather choose a cheaper steak."


    Not to mention that he has really eaten cheap beef, even used for food processing, it seems that there is not much difference in the taste of top-quality beef in memory, anyway, it tastes the same when boiled.


    In my previous life, I was on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. It''s not that I couldn''t buy top-quality beef, but the price was too expensive, and it was far less affordable than buying more ordinary beef.


    It is the memory in his mind, growing up on a farm, naturally there will be no shortage of top-quality beef.


    Of course, for Ryan now, he misses the taste of shabu-shabu more than steak.


    Back to the topic, the shooting in the morning was not so smooth, it can only be said to be reluctant.


    "Chain Saw" is a plasma horror film, and many plots require makeup artists to complete.


    But in the current situation, it seems that the makeup artist recruited with a high salary is a little short of his requirements.


    Fortunately, he is still dedicated, otherwise Ryan would rather pay a liquidated damages and change to a makeup artist.


    For any director, it is inevitable to encounter some difficulties when shooting a film with a new theme for the first time, and Ryan is naturally the same.


    The crew finished their meal, the makeup artist finally finished his work, and the actors took their positions again.


    However, instead of going straight to the meal, he waited to rest until this shot was over.


    Ryan glanced at the actor lying on the ground as the backdrop, and nodded in satisfaction. The effect was obviously much better than before. When the crew was ready, the official shooting began again.


    The next filming went very smoothly, the only fly in the ointment, Nicholas Cage''s acting skills, completely abused Edward Norton, or the two are not comparable at all.


    In this regard, even though Ryan had been prepared in his heart, he still couldn''t help but feel a little pity that the coveted scenes of fighting each other did not appear.


    I have to admit one thing, even Edward Norton, who has become famous in his previous life, may still be crushed by Nicholas Cage.


    If nothing else happens, next year "Leaving Las Vegas", a small-budget production, will make Nicholas Cage the best actor at the Oscars.


    In the face of Edward Norton''s unfamiliar acting skills, Ryan did not stop. Anyway, the selling point of the whole film is blood, fear, suspense, and thriller, not acting skills.


    The actors in "Chain Saw" in the previous life had terrible acting skills, and the movie''s box office wasn''t a big hit.


    For a plasma-style horror film, there is no need to care too much about acting skills, and it is not an art film.


    "Restrain a little, after all, there is only a newcomer in front of you." Ryan reminded slightly.


    "Okay, no problem." Nicholas Cage nodded, expressing his understanding.


    As a newcomer, it is inevitable that there will be various problems when acting for the first time.


    Edward Norton was inevitably a little embarrassed, but fortunately he knew what level his acting skills were, so he couldn''t help but secretly heaved a sigh of relief.


    New crew, new actors, everything needs to be adjusted slowly.


    But as I said just now, "Saw" is only a low-budget horror film, and the acting skills are just passable.


    At this rate, the entire film can be shot within fifteen days.


    Don''t think that a film can be shot for a few months, or even a year or so. It is a commercial film with a large investment.


    Whether it''s Hong Kong films that are known for their speed, or Hollywood or across the Pacific, low-budget films have always focused on speed.


    There is no way, the investment in the film cannot afford it.


    To put it bluntly, the crew has no money.


    After shooting the scenes in the basement, the crew did not immediately change to another location, but just changed some props, and continued to shoot the scenes of a few supporting roles, taking as many shots as possible before it was completely dark.


    As for the evening, there are night shows.


    The temperature in Los Angeles in May is already very warm, and the highest temperature during the day has reached about 20 degrees.


    Even at night, the temperature is over 10��, but the warehouse is dark and humid, which still makes people feel a little cold.


    "Saw" is another summer drama. All the actors, including the leading actors and actresses, can only wear unlined clothing, and there is no central air-conditioning in the temporary studio. After a long time, the actors will inevitably feel a little uncomfortable.


    In desperation, Ryan could only move some scenes to daytime shooting.


    This is not for the sake of the actors, he is afraid that several leading actors will get sick and catch a cold, which will delay the progress of the filming.


    Just like many big-name movie stars use stand-ins, even if they themselves are not afraid of getting hurt and are willing to complete dangerous actions by themselves, the directors, producers, and insurance companies on the side will not agree.


    It wasn''t until midnight that everyone had a simple supper before they could rest for a few hours.


    Early the next morning, we had to start shooting again.


    Hollywood crews are paid overtime for overtime work, unlike Hong Kong films, what is overtime pay?


    Never heard of it at all.


    Even when Ryan was filming in his previous life, there was very little overtime pay. In general, it was just a sentence, whether you like it or not, anyway, some people want to come.


    I have to sigh with emotion that the cost of employing Hollywood crews is really high.


    Actors can go back to rest immediately, but Ryan needs to stay and look at the shots shot today from beginning to end to see if there are any deficiencies and whether reshoots are needed.


    Don''t underestimate these details. Every successful director will not be careless about any details.


    Otherwise, after the shooting of the film is over, it is discovered that the problem needs to be re-shot. Not to mention how much money will be spent, communicating with the actors is a big problem.


    After all, "Chain Saw" is only a low-cost film. Once the filming is over, the actors will have new jobs, and even directly enter the next crew, so it is very troublesome to make up for it.


    What''s more, because of a few additional shots, the lion opened his mouth.


    "Hey, Ryan is already late, you can wait until tomorrow to watch." Monica Bellucci walked over with a cup of steaming coffee.


    Ryan took the coffee and said thank you, looking at the very charming Monica Bellucci in front of him, UU reading www. uukanshu�� com asked: "It''s you who should really rest."


    In the whole day''s shooting plan, there was no shot of Monica Bellucci, but she stayed in the crew all the time, either watching the two male leads play opposite each other, or sitting alone in the corner with a The script reads the words.


    "I want to experience the filming atmosphere of the crew more, so as not to make mistakes tomorrow." Monica Bellucci did not hide this.


    She is not like Ryan, who directed a movie with a box office of over 100 million at a young age, nor is she like Sofia Coppola, who has an extraordinary family background and can do whatever she wants.


    She is just a model who is about to turn 30, and it takes a lot of hard work to gain a foothold in Hollywood.


    Right now, this film is the only capital for her to gain a foothold in Hollywood, not to mention that Helen has talked to her that "Chain Saw" will not be just a film, and Ryan will very likely turn it into a horror series.


    Then, as the jigsaw disciple in the first film, she is likely to continue to participate in the next film.


    So she needs to work harder and not allow herself to relax.


    "Then you need better rest."


    "I don''t want to see you coming tomorrow with dark circles under your eyes."


    Ryan stood up, stretched his waist, sent Monica Bellucci away, returned to the camera again, and watched seriously.


    "I thought you would go back with her later." Looking at Ryan who had gone and returned, Sofia Coppola''s eyes showed a strange look.


    Ryan helplessly spread his hands, expressing that he has no idea about Monica Bellucci.


    Although it is commonplace in Hollywood for directors and actresses to get together, at least until now, he has no idea about this.

 Chapter 34： Constant situation

    In the early morning of the next day, the crew continued to shoot, focusing on finishing all the shots in the basement first.


    If it weren''t for the cold and damp warehouse, the filming of the hero''s scene should have ended last night.


    In addition, most of the shots in the film are almost shot in the temporary studio in front of you, and the remaining indoor shots need to be shot in the single-family apartment rented by Ryan.


    However, the filming progress of the crew was not very satisfactory. As for the newcomer Edward Norton, it was barely passable.


    Then, as the jigsaw apostle Monica Bellucci in the film, the situation came out one after another.


    Before wearing the jaw clefter, Monica Bellucci''s acting skills, although a little poor, were worth extra points for her appearance, which was quite satisfying.


    Then once you put on the jaw splitter, it immediately becomes a beautiful wooden stake.


    "Remember you''re an actor, not a model, and you''re not walking a catwalk. Try to be as expressive as possible."


    Ryan paused for a moment before explaining: "Amanda Young in the movie, first she is a game survivor, and then she becomes a disciple of the jigsaw. It is definitely not the vase you played in the last movie. It''s as simple as that."


    In Monica Bellucci''s last movie, "The Vampire," one of the vampire brides just needs to be pretty.


    But "Chain Saw" is different. The plot of the characters is much more complicated. Amanda was first framed by Eric-Matthew and imprisoned. She became addicted to drugs in prison, and after her life became rotten, she was kidnapped by the jigsaw. Successfully passed the Jaw Ripper test.


    Since then, he has been completely reborn, and he regards the jigsaw as recreating his parents, assisting him in arranging various organs, and successfully rehabilitating the horse.


    It can be said that Amanda''s experience is very tortuous and rich, and it takes a certain degree of difficulty to express it.


    Monica Bellucci fell into deep thought, and stories about Amanda kept popping up in her mind.


    After a while, she took a deep breath and said, "I need to prepare."


    "I''ll give you ten minutes."


    Ryan gave her ten minutes to shoot the next shot first.


    Nicolas Cage, who had watched it for a while, couldn''t help but shook his head, and said, "She''s too impatient, she should go to some independent films to hone her skills for a while."


    "Saw is also an independent film," reminds Sofia Coppola.


    "You should know what I mean."


    "I mean an art film, not a horror film."


    "Hollywood has never been short of vases. On the contrary, there are not many actresses with real acting skills." Nicolas Cage was quite speechless about Sophia who knew the truth.


    "Perhaps you are right."


    Sofia Coppola said sharply: "It''s a pity that she doesn''t have this time. What she needs to consider now is how to gain a foothold in Hollywood."


    Nicolas Cage glanced at the thoughtful Monica Bellucci, and did not continue to argue with Sofia. There are many actors who sadly leave Hollywood every year, and she is just one of them.


    Even if he feels a pity, he still can''t change anything.


    Most of the famous actresses in Hollywood almost all made their debut as vases in commercial films, and only won awards after becoming famous. Only a very small number of actresses can break out of independent films and switch to commercial films instead.


    Often the development prospects of these actresses can be better than the former.


    Ten minutes passed, and the filming resumed, and Ryan behind the camera stopped again.


    Monica Bellucci showed obvious doubts, and the emotions that had been brewed with great difficulty were almost wiped out. Even the crew couldn''t help but look at Ryan.


    "This time it''s a matter of eyes. Remember that I need a pair of talking eyes. Whether it''s panic, fear, or contemplation, helplessness, or confusion, you need to express it with your eyes."


    "The jaw cleft is only blocking your face, not your eyes." Ryan finally discovered the key point of the problem.


    What he needs now is a pair of talking eyes, not the **** and charming "Marlena" in "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily".


    When talking about the eyes, he would think of the eyes of Park Min Young who played the role of Kim Secretary in a certain Korean drama in his previous life. They are definitely a pair of talking eyes, which are unforgettable.


    "Eyes!"


    Monica Bellucci was taken aback for a moment, she was all focused on her facial expressions just now, and she forgot that she was wearing a jaw cleft, which made her eyes a little weird.


    A jaw cleft can hide a face, but not a pair of eyes.


    "I understand." Monica Bellucci showed a sudden realization.


    When we started shooting again, Monica Bellucci''s eyes really changed, as if she could speak. The shooting went very smoothly, but the fly in the ointment was that she was a little too beautiful.


    Compared to the actress who played Amanda in her previous life, Monica Bellucci is obviously much more beautiful.


    "Stop, take a break."


    Ryan was very satisfied with the shot just now.


    After taking off the jaw cleft, Monica Bellucci walked up to Ryan without taking a break, showing an apologetic gesture.


    "Sorry, Ryan!"


    "Okay, don''t be sorry, you performed really well just now." Ryan waved his hand, signaling that she didn''t need to do this, and besides, she was already very satisfied with her performance just now.


    "Monica, I hope you can understand that Amanda''s role in the film is very important." Ryan said tactfully.


    Compared with the number of appearances of Amanda in the first "Chain Saw", there are only a lot more in the second "Chain Saw", and even many subsequent "Chain Saw" have her figure, almost throughout the whole series.


    "Thank you Ryan." Monica Bellucci showed a little excitement.


    As long as the film is released and achieves good box office results, a horror series will follow. As one of the important roles in the film, it is enough for her to have the capital to gain a foothold in Hollywood.


    "Maintaining this state is the greatest thanks to me." Ryan said with a slight smile.


    At this moment, Sofia Coppola hurried over from the outside with a trace of anxiety on her face. Seeing this, Monica Bellucci said goodbye and left with great interest.


    "What''s wrong!" Ryan asked.


    "Something happened to the black actor who originally played Detective David Tapp Sofia Coppola said very quietly.


    "Notify Helen and ask her to recommend a new candidate. Don''t worry about skin color, and leave the rest to the lawyer."


    Ryan is inevitably a little depressed. This is the tragedy of an unknown director and a small-budget crew.


    The actor has clearly signed the contract, but various situations often occur unexpectedly. There is a high probability that the actor will immediately turn his face and deny anyone when he receives invitations from other big crews.


    Of course, there may be other situations, such as drinking, fighting, taking drugs, etc., so he didn''t bother to ask what happened, and directly informed Helen to find another actor.


    The rest will be handled by the lawyer, and everything will be handled according to the terms of the contract.


    Every actor in the crew has signed a contract, and if they break the contract, they will pay a lot of liquidated damages.


    As for the so-called political correctness?


    Now it is 1994, not 2004, and the influence of black people has not yet been reflected in Hollywood.


    When "Chain Saw" was released in the previous life, 9/11 had already happened. The White House needed to unite all forces that could be united, and the status of the black community was naturally getting higher and higher.


    Therefore, in many Hollywood movies, there will be a black police detective who upholds justice, which can not only reflect political correctness, but also attract many black people into the cinema.


    "I''ll notify Helen now." Sofia Coppola immediately called Helen.


    Just changing an actor will not have any impact on the crew. What is lacking in Hollywood, there will be no shortage of actors.


    Of course, for the shooting plan, more or less need to change the arrangement, that''s all.

 Chapter 35： new filming location

    In just a few days, Ryan realized that it was different from the last shooting, and it could even be said to be completely different.


    If the last time we filmed "The Blair Witch" was very relaxed, it didn''t feel like a crew at all.


    So the current filming of "Chain Saw" is a regular crew, even if it is an independent film, compared with the crew on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in the previous life, there are some differences.


    It is inevitable that you will encounter various problems, and it may take some time to fully adapt.


    Despite some difficulties, Ryan remains confident.


    As for the difficulties encountered, almost all of them were handed over to Sofia.


    Compared with Ryan, who is full of confidence, Sofia Coppola looks tired, and many things, such as crew planning, renting props, communication with actors, etc., almost all fall on her alone.


    But such a day would last at least a week, so she couldn''t help but regret why she came to apply for the job in the first place.


    Fortunately, Ryan''s filming schedule is not very long, and the crew can finish filming in about half a month at most, and her father has a huge network in Hollywood, so it is not very difficult to deal with many things.


    As the filming of some scenes ended, the crew began to switch locations and shoot some interior shots. The address was naturally the single-family apartment rented by Ryan, or the scene of the murder.


    "Okay, here it is."


    A second-hand Ford sedan came to a slow stop, followed by several minivans that started to slow down and stopped in front of an apartment building.


    "Everyone get out of the car quickly and arrange the lights first."


    "Hurry up, don''t delay your lunch time." Ryan got out of the second-hand Ford and yelled at the crew who just got out of the car.


    Looking at the creepy apartment in front of her, Sofia Coppola couldn''t help shivering, she always felt a little eerie, and thinking of a guy who once pulled her over to clean up the room, or left her alone, Immediately cursed secretly "bastard".


    However, she didn''t say much, with a calm face, and directed the crew members to move the equipment down from the car.


    Looking at the apartment in front of her, Helen frowned and said, "Ryan, I really don''t know how to describe you!"


    "It''s a crazy move to rent a murder scene and live in it."


    Ryan didn''t think there was anything, he looked very natural, and said: "Don''t you think it is very suitable for shooting a horror movie!"


    "Perhaps." Helen had to admit that Ryan had always been very talented in publicity.


    "However, you''d better be careful, in case the homeowner knows that you are shooting a horror film here, it will even be used as a selling point and hyped in the media."


    Speaking of this, Helen glanced at him and said, "It is very likely that I will receive a court summons."


    The single-family apartment in front of him was originally a murder scene, and there were more than one suicide incidents, as well as rumors of being cursed by a witch, which has already turned people''s faces.


    If you add a horror movie and countless media reports, it will definitely become a well-known haunted house in Los Angeles or North America. Let alone renting out or selling it at a low price, even the prices of several surrounding apartments will have to drop again and again. drop.


    "It doesn''t matter, the big deal is to buy it."


    Ryan didn''t care about it, he just spent money to buy an apartment, besides, "Chain Saw" will be a horror series, and this place can be used as a shooting location in the future.


    "A very good idea."


    Regarding this, Helen subconsciously took a step back, as if she wanted to stay away from the apartment in front of her. She had no intention of entering a murder scene.


    Little Scarlett Johansson, who had just arrived, looked at the apartment in front of her in disbelief, and asked curiously, "Has there really been a murder?"


    For Scarlett Johansson, who is not yet ten years old, a murder scene is full of curiosity.


    Before Ryan could answer, Helen immediately showed a stern look and said, "Don''t tell Scarlett about these things."


    After finishing speaking, Helen pulled little Scarlett-Johnson into her arms, and said softly: "Honey, maybe I should suggest to Ryan to hire you a tutor immediately."


    According to Hollywood rules, the crew must hire tutors for underage actors to ensure sufficient study time.


    However, because little Scarlett-Johnson is still young, the classes are not intense, and secondly, the shooting time is not very long, only a few days at most, so I didn''t invite a private tutor to come over.


    Of course, the relationship between Little Scarlett-Johnson''s mother and Helen is also an important factor.


    private teacher?


    Little Scarlett-Johnson couldn''t help changing her expression, as if she heard something terrible, she shook her head repeatedly and said, "Helen, you said that you don''t need to hire a tutor."


    It''s hard to stay away from school, she doesn''t want to invite a governess over, that''s not the life she wants.


    "I mean, on the premise that you are obedient, you don''t need to hire a tutor."


    Helen reached out and touched little Scarlett-Johnson''s hair, and continued: "So dear, you should understand what I mean."


    "Okay, Helen." Little Scarlett-Johnson muttered, with a hint of dissatisfaction evident on her face.


    Obviously, tutors are more terrifying than curiosity.


    Ryan ignored the two of them, but greeted the other crew members into the apartment.


    The single-family apartment in front of him has always retained its original appearance. Although Ryan has lived in it for a while, he has not changed anything. He will not make too many changes in the next filming, and try to keep an original murder scene. .


    The reason for this is very simple, nothing more than to publicize public opinion before the film is released.


    To put it simply, this apartment is the home of Lawrence, one of the protagonists of the film, where he lives with his wife Alison and their young daughter, so the main layout of the apartment does not need to be changed much.


    As the equipment was moved down one by one, Ryan first asked the lighting engineer to start the layout, and after lunch was over, the shooting began immediately.


    As for lunch!


    Sophia has already contacted a clean and cheap fast food restaurant, which will deliver three meals a day, as well as night snacks, desserts, etc. every day.


    While the lighting engineer and set designer were preparing, Ryan came to the study to calculate the next shooting plan and some things after the filming was over.


    In fact, the filming plan of the film crew is not very urgent. With the coming of North American summer holidays, a large number of commercial blockbusters have been released one after another, from this year''s North American box office champion "Forrest Gump" to the world''s best-selling "The Lion King" and "The Real Movie". Lies", "Stone Paradise", "Speed ????of Life and Death" and so on.


    It can be said that most of the top ten films at the North American box office this year are from the summer season, and it is not an exaggeration to say that there are a lot of blockbusters. UU reading


    Therefore, even if the filming of "Chain Saw" is over, it will take some time before it will be released.


    With the investment cost of "Chain Saw" and Ryan''s reputation, it is difficult to join the summer competition.


    What''s more, at this time, the screens owned by North American theater companies have long been divided up by a large number of commercial blockbusters.


    Even if it can be released in the summer, there will not be too many screen openings.


    In fact, the best release time for North American horror films is around Christmas. Unfortunately, there is still more than half a year before Christmas. Ryan can''t wait for such a long time.


    However, "Chain Saw" is a small-investment horror film, and most of its audience are young people who pursue thrills.


    The main consumers of the summer file are mainly young people. If it can catch up with the release at the end of the summer file, it will be very beneficial to the box office of the film.


    In the previous life, "Chain Saw" was released at the end of October, and the schedule can only be said to be ordinary.


    If the schedule in March, April and early May is the spring schedule, it is a very deserted schedule.


    Then the first Monday in September, and the autumn block in early November is also a deserted schedule. Most of the films released are limited investment, of which thrillers and horror films occupy a large part.


    According to Ryan''s plan, "Chain Saw" should be released at the end of August, so as to avoid the fierce competition in the summer file and occupy some of the summer movie viewing wave. The main release time of the film is In the deserted autumn season again, there are very few blockbuster movies released.


    However, his idea is very good, whether it can be realized or not depends on how to negotiate with the issuing company.


    Even at the end of summer, it''s not so easy to squeeze in.

 Chapter 37： touchstone

    Little Scarlett Johansson is playing with an actress, learning how to act for a while, looking very serious.


    Monica Bellucci flipped through the script in her hand, glanced at little Scarlett Johansson, and asked in surprise, "Where did Helen find the little actor?"


    "It seemed very spiritual and serious."


    The most troublesome thing in Hollywood is not the big stars, nor the members of the $20 million club, but the small actors and equally difficult animal actors.


    A young actor with spirituality and seriousness will never lack opportunities in Hollywood.


    Of course, the longer the more disabled except.


    "Helen knew her mother, a well-known Jewish producer." Ryan did not hide this.


    He is naturally a little proud that little Scarlett Johansson can join the crew.


    Even though the other party is still a little girl less than ten years old, her ability to enter the state is faster than some adults, as if she was born to be an actor.


    At least you don''t have to worry about finding a suitable young actor in the future. Maybe when little Scarlett-Johnson grows up, you can invest in Sofia to film "Lost in Translation" in advance.


    He doesn''t want to be just a director, it is necessary to invest in other films.


    "Jewish producer?"


    A hint of envy flashed across Monica Bellucci''s face, and said, "An enviable background."


    Don''t underestimate the influence of Jewish people in Hollywood. Even an unknown producer still has many contacts.


    For example, the well-known Steven Spielberg, one of the three giants of DreamWorks in the future, is a Jewish man, and in major film companies, distribution companies, media companies, and even Wall Street, bank executives, etc. A large number of Jewish people exist.


    DreamWorks Studio was founded in October 1994, which means that DreamWorks has not yet been established.


    What''s more, the Jewish community is notoriously united and likes to help Jewish newcomers, otherwise Gal-Gadot would not have developed so smoothly in Hollywood in his previous life.


    "The Jewish circle has always been like this." Ryan smiled lightly and didn''t say much.


    But the Monica Bellucci in front of me is a pity in her previous life. Her background is nothing special. The famous film "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily" was only invested by an Italian film company, and the box office in North America was not so ideal. , only more than 14 million US dollars.


    Of course, as a distribution company, Miramax Films can still make a lot of money, but I don��t know if Harvey Weinstein has ever called her attention!


    According to the rumors of Harvey Weinstein, the delicacy that has reached the mouth should not be missed.


    However, it seems that Monica Bellucci has not been nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress, and it is likely that she did not respond to Harvey Weinstein.


    Who is Monica Bellucci? Almost all the men in Europe are attracted by her, the recognized goddess, even Harvey Weinstein dare not use force casually.


    The greatest possibility is that Monica Bellucci has no plans to go to Hollywood again, so naturally ignore him,


    As for the reputation of Harvey-Weinstein, there is no need to say too much. Domineering, lustful, liar, strong, etc., there are countless terms that can be summed up.


    Fortunately, Ryan didn''t have to deal with him.


    "Is "Saw" released by 20th Century Fox?" Monica Bellucci couldn''t help asking


    She knew that Ryan''s last film was distributed by Twentieth Century Fox, that he had registered a studio, and that he had invested in both films alone.


    A film released by the seven major film companies is completely different from a film released by small and medium-sized distribution companies.


    Monica Bellucci, who has been in Hollywood for a while, naturally knows the difference.


    Facing Monica Bellucci''s question, Ryan smiled and said, "Who knows!"


    "Before the film is released, no one can be sure."


    "Of course I also hope that 20th Century Fox will continue to be the publisher. After all, the cooperation last time was very pleasant."


    The copyright of the previous film was fully bought out, so "Chain Saw" is naturally impossible.


    However, it is definitely not an easy task to negotiate with 20th Century Fox for distribution.


    Monica Bellucci couldn''t help hesitating slightly when she heard Ryan''s words, and whispered, "Mr. Carter-Eisner, I want to see you."


    If Carter-Eisner is not the decision maker of Touchstone, and Touchstone is a distribution company owned by Disney, she really doesn''t want to bother with these.


    Carter-Eisner!


    "Disney''s Touchstone Pictures?"


    Ryan was taken aback for a moment, then took a deep look at Monica Bellucci, and couldn''t help but secretly sighed, there really isn''t a single actress who can make it to Hollywood.


    "Yes." Monica Bellucci nodded, with a reluctant expression.


    "It is my wish to see Mr. Carter-Eisner."


    Ryan withdrew his gaze, and said lightly: "When the filming of "Saw" is over, I will definitely go to see Mr. Carter-Eisner in person."


    Hollywood has never had any secrets at all. Whether it is the big hit of the last film or the preparations for the shooting of "Chain Saw", it is difficult to hide it from everyone, let alone Disney, one of the seven major film companies.


    Of course, if you can get in touch with Touchstone, Ryan will naturally not refuse, but now is not the time.


    The reason is simple, he is now cooperating with 20th Century Fox, and unless 20th Century Fox explicitly refuses to distribute it, he will contact Touchstone.


    He didn''t want to somehow offend one of the Big Seven Hollywood studios.


    To put it bluntly, Twentieth Century Fox can reject Ryan, but Ryan has no right to reject Twentieth Century Fox, unless the conditions given by Twentieth Century Fox far exceed his bottom line.


    In fact, Touchstone is not the first company. Several small distribution companies have already contacted Helen, but there has been no further contact.


    "Okay, let''s continue shooting." Ryan stood up, not wanting to continue talking, "The next time something like this happens, you can tell Helen directly."


    Regarding this, Monica Bellucci could only give a wry smile. Facing the giant touchstone, she dared not refuse at all, so she could only bite the bullet and say and might even offend Rui kindness.


    As for Helen!


    Maybe it would be better to tell Helen, but the end result is the same.


    The shot being shot right now is a scene where little Scarlett Johansson is with her parents, and there are not many shots.


    Ryan personally controlled the camera, filming the little Scarlett Johansson whose acting skills have been improving, and specially gave her a few more shots.


    Little Scarlett Johansson is young, but her acting skills are better than Edward Norton''s.


    It made Edward Norton very embarrassed. Facing a little girl who was less than ten years old, he couldn''t show any dissatisfaction, so he could only comfort himself constantly.


    Ryan''s shooting was very casual and unprofessional. Many people in the crew thought he was messing around. He could let the photographer operate, but he had to do it himself.


    However, when she was free, Sophia came over to take a look and found that the shots taken by Ryan were very precise, her hands were as steady as Mount Tai, and the picture was extremely clear.


    "Nice technology."


    Sofia Coppola showed a bit of surprise, secretly took a look at Ryan, and felt a sense of frustration in her heart. Ryan''s shooting skills were much better than hers.


    You must know that she is from an acting family, but Ryan has only filmed a pseudo-documentary with a hand-cranked camera.


    There weren''t many plays in the apartment, and the filming was over in less than half a day, and the crew needed to change to another location.


    Except for some minor problems at the beginning of the shooting, the rest of the time was pretty smooth, and the shooting progress was much faster than Ryan expected. In just eight days, more than half of the shots have been shot.


    At this rate, it is estimated that the crew will be able to wrap up in another five days.

 Chapter 38： unexpected news

    In a small hospital in North Hollywood, Ryan was filming a scene, which was also the last few shots of "Saw", a full two days earlier than the planned half a month.


    The reason why the shooting progress is so fast is that Ryan was a fast shooter in his previous life, and "Saw" itself is a horror movie, so the acting skills are just passable.


    The second is to save costs, as long as the shots are about the same, Ryan is the sole investor of the film, so save as much as you can.


    In addition, the affairs of the crew were all handled by Sophia, who was born in the Coppola family and was the cousin of the film''s leading actor, so the affairs of the crew were handled very smoothly.


    No film crew in the world will be harmonious, and there will inevitably be countless problems between actors, crew members, agents, etc.


    Whether it can be handled properly depends on whether the producer and director of the crew can hold it together. Obviously, as the executive producer, Sophia has this ability herself.


    Taking advantage of the gap between shootings, Little Scarlett-Johnson was carrying a big paper bag in her hand, followed by a woman.


    Ryan looked at little Scarlett Johansson with a smile on his face, and the woman behind her was her mother, a very charming woman who must have been a beautiful woman when she was young.


    "Why, our little Jiali came to visit the class with her mother again!"


    Ryan looked at the paper bag in her hand, and could smell the cake aroma from a distance, and said with a smile, "I guess there must be a delicious cake inside."


    Little Scarlett-Johnson doesn''t have a lot of scenes, and the filming has already ended, so she can return to New York.


    However, her mother was not in a hurry to take her back, but came to visit the class almost every day, and every time she brought some pastries, or desserts such as cakes.


    "Director Ryan, you guessed wrong this time."


    Little Scarlett-Johnson was no stranger at all, and she was very skilled. She put the paper bag in her hand on the table, looked at Ryan with a smile, and said, "It''s a chocolate biscuit. Mom specially asked me to put less sugar and cream."


    "yes?"


    "Then I want to taste it and see if little Jiali''s craftsmanship has improved."


    While talking, Ryan took out a biscuit from the paper bag and ate it. There was nothing messy about it, just a slight taste of mixed chocolate.


    As a person who grew up on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in my previous life, I was not used to some desserts in Europe and America, including biscuits, which taste sweet and greasy.


    The desserts brought by Little Jiali a few times ago, he just took a sip and put them on the table, apparently noticed by the shrewd woman in front of him.


    Of course he wasn''t talking about little Jiali, but his mother, so it really shouldn''t be underestimated.


    ��Delicious, great chocolate chip cookies.��


    Ryan looked at the paper bag again and said, "I like it very much."


    Sending some desserts from time to time seems to be just a small thing, but it is the best opportunity to build a network.


    It is said that Taylor Swift, who was famous in her previous life, often made various desserts and sent them to the radio station before she became famous, just to please the radio station staff.


    So every successful star, in addition to his own talent and luck, his own hard work is also an important factor.


    "Mom said, let me not disturb your rest. Goodbye, Director Ryan." Little Scarlett-Johnson waved her hand sensiblely to leave.


    Her mother has been standing aside without saying a word, just showing an apologetic look at Ryan.


    As the mother and daughter left, Ryan called Sophia over and asked her to share the biscuits from Carrie.


    Since he was here to please the crew, he happened to be a favor.


    However, Sophia''s next actions made him look at Little Jiali''s mother differently again.


    "Chocolate biscuits with less sugar, less cream, no nuts, no dried fruit, only you like it."


    "What an odd taste."


    Then, Sofia Coppola shook her head and continued: "No need, Little Carrie has already sent a circle of cookies, and you are the last one."


    The entire crew, including the extras, each received a piece of biscuits sent by Xiao Jiali.


    Now Sophia let him keep it for himself and eat slowly.


    Needless to say, the chocolate biscuits on the table should have been specially made for Ryan by Little Carrie or her mother.


    At this time Helen came over, tasted a piece of chocolate biscuit on the table, and said, "Typical Southeast Asian taste, very suitable for you."


    Although the two hadn''t known each other for a long time, they knew each other''s habits very well. She knew that Ryan didn''t like to eat bread and steak, but liked to go to expensive Chinese restaurants.


    The price of a Chinese restaurant is not cheap.


    "Okay, let''s not talk about this, how is the preparation for the banquet!"


    Not surprisingly, Ryan will be able to finish filming tonight. There was no celebration at the end of the last filming. Naturally, a small banquet needs to be held this time.


    He didn''t know if there was a tradition like a wrap-up banquet in the United States. Anyway, every crew on the other side of the Pacific Ocean would hold a wrap-up banquet after filming.


    "I have already booked a pretty good beach hotel, and I can hold a bonfire party at night."


    "However, Cage may not be able to come at night due to business." Helen said.


    Well, she''s acting as an assistant again.


    There is no way, Sophia can''t spare time, and the filming is about to end, but there are still many tasks that cannot be separated from her.


    "Okay." Ryan shrugged and didn''t say much.


    After all, Nicholas Cage is already a little famous, so it''s normal that he doesn''t have time at night.


    It is estimated that if it weren''t for Sophia''s face, even if Ryan''s last work had a North American box office of over 100 million, she would not necessarily agree to act.


    What''s more, he still has another film that hasn''t finished shooting yet.


    "Recently, he seems to have received a new script, which needs to take some time to read, and there are still a few scenes that need to be re-shot on the side of "Kiss of Death"." Sofia Coppola said after thinking for a while.


    Many Hollywood stars have script dyslexia, or they can''t understand the script themselves. It takes a lot of time to read the script repeatedly to understand the plot of the script. However, they can''t be sloppy in choosing scripts, so they can only read them repeatedly.


    Of course, the quality of the script is only one part. When choosing a script, you should not only look at the script, but also look at the producer, director, investor, etc.


    "New script!"


    Ryan thought for a moment, could it be "Leaving Las Vegas" that made Nicholas Cage the Oscar winner?


    The investment in the entire film was only 4 million US dollars, but it received 32 million US dollars at the box office, the Oscar for Best Actor Award, and three award nominations for Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.


    And won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Film nominations.


    Let the film distribution company MGM make a lot of money, not to mention the box office revenue, just with the Oscar and Golden Globe awards, the first-round broadcast rights of the TV station and the offline videotape distribution rights can be sold for a sky-high price.


    "You can pay attention to Ryan''s heart moved slightly, and when the filming is over, maybe he can talk to Nicolas Cage.


    "By the way, I''m afraid the soundtrack is a bit troublesome. I need to find a team. It is estimated that the cheapest cost is about 100,000 US dollars." Sophia said an important question


    "Around $100,000!" Ryan frowned, $100,000 is not a small number.


    The original soundtrack in the film must have a team, including composition, arrangement, recording, debugging, equipment, copyright, editing, etc.


    A soundtrack team in Hollywood requires at least fifteen people, and based on the price of US$100,000, it is not too expensive.


    But for a low-budget horror film, an original soundtrack is a bit of a luxury.


    "Can you simplify the soundtrack, or buy the copyright directly." Ryan meant the same as the previous film, without the original soundtrack.


    In this way, you can save a lot of money.


    "It''s better to use an original score." Sofia Coppola suggested.


    "Sophia is right. The original soundtrack is also an important part of the film. As long as the cost allows, it is best to choose the original soundtrack." Helen agreed very much.


    Ryan is also aware of the importance of original soundtracks. After thinking about it for a while, he nodded and agreed, saying, "Then find an original soundtrack team as soon as possible, or directly contact the Skywalker Sound Effects Company."


    From this point of view, it fully reflects the unprofessionalism of the "Chain Saw" crew, or a grass-roots team.


    However, for a slightly more formal crew, the soundtrack team must be contacted when the film is being prepared, and the current situation will never occur.


    However, there are countless such grassroots teams in Hollywood.

 Chapter 39： into the account

    After a whole night of carnival, the crew officially disbanded, and the next thing didn''t require many people, only a few people were enough for the crew.


    As is the case with most independent films, once the filming is over, the crew disbands.


    However, instead of relaxing, Ryan, Sophia, and Helen were even busier than when they were filming.


    Sofia was negotiating with Skywalker Sound, as well as other soundtrack teams, while Ryan rented an entire professional editing room, where he and editor Chris Paul could not get out.


    It is estimated that for at least a week, the two of them will not leave the editing room for half a step, and they will stay in there for food and lodging.


    Chris Paul''s technique may not be the best, but it is enough to edit a horror movie.


    With everything proceeding in an orderly manner, "The Blair Witch", which was released for more than a month, finally began to be released on a large scale.


    The cumulative box office in North America reached 160 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office was 258 million U.S. dollars.


    In comparison, the North American box office is slightly higher than the previous life, and the overseas box office is slightly lower. Generally speaking, it is a great success.


    As the film''s distribution company and owner of all copyrights, 20th Century Fox has made a fortune, counting the money to the core.


    Ryan, as the sole investor, producer, director, screenwriter and other positions of the film, in addition to buying out the copyright for 800,000 US dollars.


    There is also a box office ladder sharing agreement. When the North American box office of the film reaches 50 million U.S. dollars, for every additional 10 million U.S. dollars, you can get 0.5% of the North American box office share, with a cap of 5%.


    In other words, "The Blair Witch" has a North American box office of 160 million US dollars, and he can get 5% of the box office share, which will exceed 8 million US dollars.


    Even for 20th Century Fox, it is a considerable amount of money, and the distribution department of 20th Century Fox has quite a lot of complaints about it.


    Fortunately, "The Blair Witch" was too dazzling, and Helen was staring at it, so 20th Century Fox didn''t play tricks on payment.


    On May 22, in the second week after the release of "The Blair Witch" in North America, 20th Century Fox transferred a huge sum of more than 8 million US dollars to Ryan''s account.


    The money is not his alone, including Helen''s commission, the repayment of the community bank loan, etc. In the end, there are only about 6 million US dollars left.


    However, still let Ryan set foot in the ranks of millionaires.


    As for the next various awards, including the Cannes Film Festival and the Saturn Awards, he will not choose to participate.


    On the contrary, Helen will bring Jessica Chastain to some awards to make an appearance, so as not to be forgotten by the North American media.


    Hollywood is like this, as long as it is not completely forgotten by the media, there is always a chance to turn around.


    Speaking of which, Ryan hasn''t seen Jessica-Chastain in a while.


    He is now concentrating on the post-editing of "Chain Saw", and has long forgotten about her.


    After more than a week, the sample of "Saw" was finally edited. Sophia specially rented a small screening room and called several leading actors in the film to watch it together.


    Not many people came, only Ryan, Sophia, Helen, Monica Bellucci, Nicolas Cage, and Edward Norton. As an editor, Chris Paul personally operated the projector.


    In addition, even the agents of several leading actors were rejected by Sofia.


    "How do you feel?" Ryan asked a little nervously.


    After all, he was not familiar with American horror movies, and the movie came out ten years earlier, which was different from the environment in the North American market in his previous life.


    Don''t underestimate the changes in external factors. Many high-quality films hit the street because of changes in external factors.


    On the contrary, there are some movies that are not very exciting, because they cater to the needs of current movie fans, so they are popular. For example, "Alice in Wonderland" is a typical example, a pseudo-3D movie, with the help of "Afanki" The 3D movie "Watching the Wave" has a box office of 116 million US dollars in the first week, and a global box office of 960 million US dollars.


    Simply speechless.


    Sofia Coppola hesitated and said, "If you look at it purely in terms of art, no film critics will like it."


    Before she could finish speaking, Ryan interrupted and said, "This is a horror movie, or a commercial movie, don''t care about the critics."


    Evaluate a horror film artistically?


    What a joke.


    What''s more, he never thought of pleasing film critics. Compared with audiences, film critics are nothing.


    "Anyway, I was horrified watching it." After finishing speaking, Sofia Coppola simply closed her mouth and stopped talking.


    She knew in her heart that the word "art" was not in Ryan''s eyes at all, and it was better not to say it than to say it.


    "It''s a great horror movie. Even if you are familiar with the plot, you still can''t help feeling frightened." Nicholas Cage praised.


    He has to admit that Ryan''s handling of the plot of the film is perfect, especially the **** and thrilling aspects.


    Helen poured some cold water on her, saying: "Overall, the movie is really good, but it''s too bloody. It will be difficult to classify it. It is likely to be classified as NC-17. It is strictly forbidden for teenagers under the age of 17 to watch. Ticket buyers must show ID card. UU Reading ��


    "Unless the film distributor is a member of the Motion Picture Association of America."


    The North American Film Association has only seven members, and they are the seven major Hollywood film companies that are in charge of all film classifications in North America.


    Once the distributor is one of the Big Seven studios, the film''s rating will surely change from NC-17 to R: Children under 17 are advised to be accompanied by an adult.


    If the **** plot is less, it will even become PG-13: it is recommended that children under the age of 13 be guided by parents or adults to watch.


    Lionsgate Films, the distribution company of "Saw" in the previous life, was regarded as the leader of Hollywood''s second-tier film companies and one of the most successful independent film companies, so the final rating of the film was only R.


    If it were DreamWorks, it would be 100% NC-17.


    Ryan understood what Helen meant, and tried to cooperate with the seven major film companies, so as to avoid a lot of trouble.


    "Video distribution is really an issue."


    He somewhat has a headache.


    If the entire copyright is sold like the previous "The Blair Witch", I think 20th Century Fox will definitely be interested, and even pay a high price.


    If they want to talk about share distribution, I am afraid that 20th Century Fox will immediately become difficult to talk about, and even if they finally agree, they will formulate a very harsh share distribution agreement.


    In the previous life, "Chain Saw" did not encounter so many problems. Lionsgate, the film investor, has its own distribution channels in North America.


    "Get in touch with 20th Century Fox first." Ryan whispered to Helen, telling her not to dwell on this issue.


    The implication is that if you can''t agree with 20th Century Fox, you should immediately look for a new distribution company.

 Chapter 40： 20th Century Fox

    Leaving the screening room, Ryan and the others returned to the Star Brokerage Company.


    "Besides the production of a film, distribution is the most critical part." Ryan said with emotion.


    Regardless of past life or present life, film distribution is a difficult problem.


    "However, that''s the way Hollywood is."


    "Whether it is a small-scale on-demand screening, large-scale screening, direct offline distribution of video tapes, or selling various copyrights, publicity, etc., it is inseparable from the publishing company." Helen said lightly.


    Sofia Coppola shrugged her shoulders, and said: "Whoever let the distribution company be the top in Hollywood, sometimes they can even take 40% of the income from the producers."


    Of course she was exaggerating.


    Hollywood distribution companies have always come to watch people order food. Unless it is a foreign film or a film under the same group, it will basically not reach the 40% ratio.


    The former is to earn more benefits, while the latter is to minimize the profit of the financing party.


    Many films were released and sold well, but as a film financier, they made very little profit, and even suffered book losses.


    Hollywood''s financial calculation rules have never been bottomless, especially for overseas investments.


    "Let''s think about how to deal with those vampires in the afternoon, and hope for a good result." Ryan said


    Although he didn''t report much hope for it.


    He is not worried at all about whether "Chain Saw" can be released. The only concern is about the share distribution, whether there is a distribution company willing to accept the share distribution, and a less harsh share distribution agreement.


    This is what worries him the most.


    After a brief lunch at noon, the three of them drove away from Star Brokerage Company.


    This time, they did not borrow the screening room of Lucasfilm, but went directly to the headquarters of Twentieth Century Fox.


    As soon as he entered the door, Ryan saw Colette Singer at a glance. Before he could meet him, Colette Singer walked over first.


    "Mr. Ryan, I didn''t expect that we would meet again so soon."


    "Helen said, this time is a horror movie?" Colette-Singer was very enthusiastic.


    Even though the box office share agreement of the last film was criticized by 20th Century Fox, he didn''t show it in the slightest.


    However, when he mentioned Helen, his tone obviously paused.


    "Hello, Mr. Colette, it is a horror movie." Ryan said very calmly.


    "Great type."


    "I hope you can surprise me again." Colette Singer went straight to the point without any formalities.


    Naturally, Ryan would not refuse. Several people went upstairs together and came to a not very big projection room. Sophia carried the copy to the back of the projector and operated it by herself. After a while, the screen gradually appeared bright.


    For a moment, including Colette Singer, all 20th Century Fox personnel in the projection room focused their eyes on the screen.


    Maybe Ryan is unknown for the time being, but everyone knows very well that what kind of miracle he created in his last film is enough to be recorded in the annals of Hollywood history, and no one can underestimate it.


    Underestimate an investor, producer, director, screenwriter, and publicity planner who has a North American box office of more than 100 million U.S. dollars and a global box office of more than 200 million U.S. dollars?


    This kind of **** scene will never happen in Hollywood.


    The plot of the film began to unfold, and there was a trace of fear in the screening room.


    With blood, severed limbs, jaw clefts and other plots, Colette-Singer couldn''t help the heartbeat and felt creepy.


    Many people couldn''t help turning around subconsciously, as if they glanced at Ryan, wanting to find out what kind of pervert it was to make such a horror movie.


    What is unbelievable is that it seems that the last work of the director of the film has just broken the US$100 million mark in North America.


    The more frightening it is, the more it can be explained that this is a very wonderful horror movie.


    If even the audience doesn''t feel scary, then as a horror movie, it will undoubtedly be doomed to fail.


    Colette-Singer nodded secretly, a refreshing horror film, and may even change the development of North American horror films from now on.


    I have to admit that this movie is really scary enough, and it is very different from traditional horror movies.


    The interlocking plots, unexpected traps, the darkest side of human nature, and the real culprit make people think hard, just like a suspense movie, often unexpected, but not far-fetched.


    Many plots in the film can even be watched repeatedly.


    Don''t underestimate this point, it can attract many viewers to watch the movie a second time, and it is also beneficial to the distribution of offline videotapes.


    "A very good B-grade horror movie," Colette-Singer murmured inaudibly to herself.


    As for NC-17!


    In the eyes of Twentieth Century Fox, there is no NC-17 at all. If it weren''t for the **** and violent plots in the film, it could have become PG-13.


    This is the strength of the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    At this time, the scene on the screen changed, and the nurse who was thought to be the culprit was actually not the culprit.


    Inside the secret room, the body that had died a long time ago stood up again, looking very weak, but showing extremely determined eyes.


    Next, the police detective suddenly said, "The murderer seems to like to admire his masterpiece at close range", which made everyone suddenly realize that the murderer was so close at hand.


    Before everyone could recover, the vertical saw that appeared at the end of the film was like icing on the cake. UU Reading "Chain Saw" is not the end, it''s just the beginning.


    Colette-Singer suddenly felt tense. If this film was released at the box office, it could continue to be filmed. Like "Star Wars", it will become a series of films, and the investment in horror films has never been much.


    If that''s the case, then the value of the "Chain Saw" in front of you will be very astonishing.


    The series of films has always been the revenue weapon of major Hollywood film companies.


    It is conceivable that once it is in the bag, the benefits in the future may far exceed that of "The Blair Witch".


    However, when his eyes fell on Helen, he couldn''t help frowning. He had already met this ugly female manager last time, and he wanted to buy all the copyrights of "Saw". so easy.


    As the lights in the projection room came on, Colette-Singer was already deep in thought, how to get it in his pocket for a while.


    It is best to buy all the copyrights together like the last film, and the price can be slightly increased.


    Most of the others were also lost in thought. If Ryan''s last film was rough and simple, the publicity plan was amazing.


    Then the plot of the film in front of me is very amazing, and it is the best publicity in itself.


    Especially at the end of the film, it is simply fantastic, if according to Dongfang''s statement, it is the finishing touch.


    Of course, the investment in "Saw" was only over one million US dollars, and the shooting time was only thirteen days, so there were inevitably some minor problems.


    But which horror movie is not like this!


    For horror films, the production cost of "Saw" is not low, not to mention the plot of the film itself can completely cover up some minor flaws.

 Chapter 41： Favorable conditions

    "Mr. Ryan, it seems that we need to have a good talk." Colette Singer looked a little dignified.


    Faced with a horror film that is likely to be made into a series in the future, even 20th Century Fox has to pay attention.


    "That''s the best." Ryan naturally wouldn''t refuse.


    Immediately, he brought Helen and Sophia to follow.


    Not long after, the three of them followed Colette-Singer to an office and sat down.


    However, Colette-Singer was not in a hurry to talk about "Saw", but ordered the secretary to bring some cups of coffee.


    He needs to think about how to deal with that difficult manager for a while.


    The director of the film, Ryan, is not as unknown as before. The global box office of the last film exceeded 200 million US dollars, which is no longer the same. It is obviously not so easy to easily buy out all the copyrights of the film.


    What''s more, the box office sharing agreement signed last time was enough for 20th Century Fox to pay more than 8 million US dollars.


    It is conceivable that the lion will definitely open his mouth this time, so he must be cautious, especially some seemingly dispensable additional conditions.


    However, both Ryan and Helen didn''t intend to speak first, and Sophia was even more silent holding the copy.


    After a while, the coffee on the table became a little cold.


    Colette Singer finally couldn''t help but said: "It''s an amazing horror film, and Twentieth Century Fox is happy to continue to cooperate with it like last time."


    Same as last time!


    Ryan frowned. This was not the result he wanted, but he still smiled and said, "It is my honor to continue to cooperate with 20th Century Fox."


    "Very good." Colette Singer felt relieved, with a smile on his face, and said, "Very wise choice."


    "I can guarantee that the premiere screen of "Chain Saw" will not be less than 600 screens, and you don''t have to worry about the rating. Twentieth Century Fox is one of the members of the association, and there will never be an NC-17 rating, which is ridiculous. things."


    Speaking of which, there was a hint of threat in his words.


    At the same time, it can also explain the strength of being one of the seven major film companies in Hollywood.


    "600 screens!"


    Ryan was a little surprised. "Saw" is only a horror film. It can have 600 screens on the first day of production. I am afraid that only the seven major Hollywood film companies can guarantee such a guarantee.


    But he was not at all happy in his heart. Don''t ask about the premise of drawing 600 screens on the first day, he must have bought all the relevant copyrights of the film.


    Maybe some new directors would agree to it in order to become famous, but Ryan didn''t have this plan.


    It''s not that I don''t like to pursue fame and fortune, but I have a greater pursuit, which is far from being satisfied with 600 screens on the first day of painting.


    "Ryan, you are a smart person. Make an offer. Even if the price is more than three times the cost of the film, I can immediately agree to it, and even sign a filming agreement."


    "With the filming agreement with 20th Century Fox, you can continue to direct the next horror film." Colette-Singer said very generously.


    The film investment cost is more than three times the price, which can already be said to be extremely generous. The buyout price of many films is only slightly higher than the cost.


    Plus, a shooting deal to be the director of the next "Saw."


    Anyone in Hollywood would probably say "generosity".


    At least it seemed to him so.


    "Mr. Colette, you mean to buy out all the copyrights of the film just like last time!" Ryan asked very calmly.


    Colette-Singer nodded. This is an obvious problem. For independent films, 20th Century Fox usually buys out all the copyrights, and rarely talks about sharing, unless the other party is a relatively well-known director or film company.


    "Buying out all the copyrights of the film is the best choice for both you and 20th Century Fox."


    Having said that, he reached out to pick up the cold coffee, took a sip, and said, "I know that maybe you are a little bit unwilling, and even want a distribution agreement."


    "But Hollywood is like this. With your current fame, it is almost impossible to get a distribution agreement. No distribution company in Hollywood will agree to it."


    "Besides, I can guarantee that as long as "Saw" does well at the box office, 20th Century Fox can invest in your next film."


    He hesitated for a moment, and continued: "At the same time, you can also enjoy a certain percentage of the investment and share distribution plan."


    Ryan knew that what he said was true, and the conditions offered by Twentieth Century Fox were already very favorable.


    Even Helen and Sophia, who had been silent all this time, already showed a hint of excitement.


    "I can agree to sell all the copyrights of "Chain Saw", but we need to continue to negotiate the specific price." Ryan thought for a while, finally nodded and said.


    The cost of "Chain Saw" is only US$1.1 million, which also includes soundtrack, editing, etc., and the triple price is US$3.3 million.


    In this regard, Ryan did not hide too much, and all expenditure details can be checked.


    At the same time, he does not completely reject buying out the copyright, as long as the price is right.


    At $3.3 million, obviously not!


    Colette-Singer frowned. This was already the highest price he could offer, and he even had to convince some company executives and directors.


    "Three times the cost of shooting is already a very high figure. I can say with certainty that there will be no higher price in Hollywood."


    $3.3 million to buy out a small-budget horror film, even though there are few similar examples in the entire Hollywood.


    It can be seen that he needs to persuade many people.


    Ryan is still dissatisfied, "I think the next thing needs to be discussed with my agent."


    The meaning is very obvious. If you are not satisfied with this condition, you need to continue the negotiation.


    Colette-Singer''s expression was a bit uneasy, "Then I''m afraid I will have to trouble Miss Helen for a while."


    Seeing this, Ryan nodded slightly to Helen, and led Sophia to get up and leave the 20th Century Fox headquarters.


    As soon as she got back in the car, Sofia Coppola looked at the copy in her hand, a little in disbelief, and said to herself, "The buyout price is three times the cost of the film?"


    "This news will definitely shock the independent film industry. In less than a month of filming, it''s unbelievable to easily reap three times the return on investment."


    "What''s more, someone actually thinks the money is low!"


    Regarding Sophia''s appearance, Ryan was very speechless. He reached out and touched her forehead, feeling that she had no fever, "Do you think such a price will be easily approved by the board of directors of 20th Century Fox!"


    "And, you have to remember, it seems that my last film had a North American box office of 160 million U.S. dollars and a global box office of more than 200 million U.S. dollars. The box office alone made 20th Century Fox earn countless dollars."


    "Otherwise, you think you can easily offer three times the cost of the movie!"


    Whether it''s the $3.3 million price, a directing deal for the next "Saw," or an investment in his next film.


    All of these need to be approved by the top management of Twentieth Century Fox and the board of directors.


    Before signing a formal agreement, everything is a verbal commitment.


    Sofia Coppola curled her lips and said mockingly: "A director whose last film has a North American box office of 160 million US dollars and a global box office of more than 200 million US dollars can only continue to buy out all the copyrights of the film."


    Ryan ignored Sophia''s sarcasm, but showed a trace of contemplation and said: "Maybe it''s time to get in touch with the touchstone, the sooner the better."


    The experience of his previous life told him that the sooner a horror film like this is released, the better, otherwise, after a long time, maybe 20th Century Fox will have other ideas.


    For example, find someone to shoot a similar film and rush to release it before "Saw".


    Don''t put too much faith in the commercial reputation of Hollywood film companies. For them, as long as they have enough interests, they can sell anything, including reputation.


    "Touchstone? Disney''s live-action film distribution company!"


    "It''s not a bad choice." Sofia Coppola showed an unexpected look.


    As we all know, Disney''s distribution company is very complex, with many sub-brands.


    Among them, Miramax Films was acquired by Disney just last year, and is responsible for shooting and distributing independent films, art films, and overseas films.


    Since the release of the first film in 1990, Hollywood film companies have been producing mainstream commercial films, mainly action, drama and comedy.


    In 1984, Touchstone Films released films from "The Mermaid". In the past ten years, it has released many excellent films, which are somewhat similar to Hollywood film companies.


    However, the feature-length animated films that Disney is famous for are all distributed by Bowell Pictures, and the above three distribution companies are only sub-brands of Bowell.


    Except for the increasingly powerful Miramax film industry, the performance of Hollywood film companies and Touchstone in live-action movies is far inferior to the other six Hollywood giants, which makes Touchstone''s situation not very good.


    That''s why Sophia said that Touchstone is a pretty good choice.

 Chapter 42： Fox Searchlight

    However, Helen brought back a very unexpected news.


    "Ever heard of Fox Searchlight and Nancy Utley?"


    Regarding the result of the discussion with Colette Singer, Helen didn''t mention it at all, but instead said a very unexpected name.


    Fox Searchlight Pictures!


    Nancy Utley!


    Ryan suddenly heard this very familiar name, he couldn''t help being taken aback, and then blurted out, "It''s the publishing company that 20th Century Fox is preparing to set up!"


    Speaking of Fox Searchlight Pictures, in the past life in the Hollywood independent film circle, it can be said to be a powerful mover, and like Miramax Films, it is a well-known Oscar pusher.


    It''s just that Fox Searchlight Pictures has always been slightly inferior to Miramax Pictures.


    Helen glanced at Ryan in surprise. Unexpectedly, he had heard of Fox Searchlight Pictures, "That''s right, Fox Searchlight Pictures was promoted by the new CEO of Twentieth Century Fox to release independent films, but it hasn''t yet Official listing."


    "Nancy Utley was one of the two appointed presidents, and she wanted to see "Saw."


    Not only has it not been officially listed, it should be said that the framework of Fox Searchlight Pictures has not been officially established, and it was not officially listed until 1996.


    However, in the previous life, Fox Searchlight Pictures released a film in 1995. As for whether it used the distribution channel of 20th Century Fox, this is unknown.


    Check out Saw!


    Ryan didn''t hesitate at all, and immediately agreed. He had heard of Nancy Utley, a rare female figure in Hollywood.


    Even though Fox Searchlight Pictures has not been formally established, it still has the support of the new CEO of 20th Century Fox, and its influence is only much more than that of Camelot-Singer.


    Only Sophia was at a loss, not knowing the specific situation of Fox Searchlight Pictures that the two said.


    The three of them drove away from the 20th Century Fox headquarters and came to a small indoor screening room. After a short time, they met Nancy Utley, one of the two presidents of the former Fox Searchlight Pictures.


    "Hello, Mr. Ryan, I''ve been surprised by the box office of "The Blair Witch" for a long time." Nancy Utley took the initiative to hug Ryan and spoke very politely.


    The purpose of establishing Fox Searchlight Pictures was to distribute independent films, so she knew very well that it was a miracle for a film with an investment of only tens of thousands of dollars to achieve such dazzling results.


    Now this young director who created miracles was standing in front of her, so he was naturally very polite.


    Otherwise, she wouldn''t have contacted Helen in private as soon as she got the news.


    You know, once this matter gets out, it will definitely cause criticism within Twentieth Century Fox.


    "Hi, Ms. Nancy."


    Ryan pointed to the copy held in Sophia''s arms, and said, "Do you want to watch this movie?"


    Nancy Utley glanced at Sophia in surprise. She was the daughter of the famous director Coppola. She had heard of it, but she didn''t expect to meet her here.


    "I heard that this is an unexpected horror movie. If possible, I would definitely like to watch it."


    Ryan shrugged and said, "Of course."


    For a while, Sophia acted as a projectionist again.


    As "Saw" began to be screened, the plot in the film was revealed little by little. Nancy Utley couldn''t help but glanced at Ryan. As expected, she deserved to be the one that Colette Singer liked. .


    It is said that his last big-selling film was recommended by George Lucas to 20th Century Fox, and he obviously has a good network.


    Time passed quickly, and the screening of "Saw" slowly ended.


    Nancy Utley took a deep breath and said, "Director Ryan, I have a very presumptuous request, please consider it."


    "How about giving this film to Fox Searchlight Pictures for distribution!"


    Ryan shook his head and said: "As far as I know, Fox Searchlight Pictures has not released any films, and they haven''t even been officially listed."


    "Besides, Helen has already discussed with the 20th Century Fox distribution department."


    These are facts, and Nancy Utley has no way to argue.


    But she won''t just give up, if "Saw" is just a benefit to 20th Century Fox''s distribution arm.


    So for Fox Searchlight Pictures, which has not yet officially listed for business, it is completely a beginning, completely opening up the situation in Hollywood, and even being able to list for business in advance, not just for profit.


    "Twentieth Century Fox''s distribution department will not agree to sign a distribution agreement, while Fox Searchlight Pictures can sign a very favorable distribution agreement, and the distribution fee will never exceed 25 percent."


    "As for Twentieth Century Fox, you don''t have to worry about it. Fox Searchlight Pictures was promoted by Mr. Tom Rothman himself, and you can use Twentieth Century Fox''s distribution channels."


    Nancy Utley is very frank, it is true that Fox Searchlight Pictures has not yet listed, and has not released any films.


    But Twentieth Century Fox, as the parent company, has this capability channel and has the support of the new CEO Tom Rothman.


    In fact, she didn''t say anything else. Tom Rothman, who just took office, wanted to make some achievements immediately to deal with the objections from the board of directors.


    "Even, we can strive to have the film released at the end of the summer vacation."


    "If you agree, I can call Mr. Tom Rothman right now and get his support"


    It is already May, and the summer schedule is already full, even if it is the end of the summer schedule.


    However, the film scheduling plan of theater companies is not static. Almost every theater company will reserve some screens to deal with outstanding situations, and they can squeeze out some for "Chain Saw". UU reading


    Dividend distribution!


    No more than 25% of the distribution fee will be commissioned!


    The favorable conditions are unbelievable.


    The only concern is that Fox Searchlight is now a shell company that has not released a single film.


    Ryan couldn''t help but looked at Helen, saw her nodding slightly, and finally agreed.


    "It''s hard for me to refuse such a condition."


    "However, we need to discuss the details with my agent, Helen."


    Dividing a film into a distribution agreement is not as simple as buying out the copyright directly. There are many aspects that need to be paid attention to.


    For example, labor costs, site costs, transportation costs, insurance costs, etc., need to be negotiated one by one.


    And the most important point is whether the cost of publicity is included in the distribution fee or not.


    This is also a key.


    Hearing this, Nancy Utley couldn''t help but heaved a sigh of relief, and said, "Wait a minute, I need to make a call to Mr. Tom Rothman."


    After finishing speaking, she immediately stood up and walked outside, looking a little hurried.


    About five or six minutes later, Nancy Utley came back with a smile on her face and said, "Director Ryan is happy to work with you."


    "Mr. Tom Rothman has agreed, and he will personally persuade other senior executives of 20th Century Fox to facilitate this cooperation."


    Without the channel support of 20th Century Fox, with the current capabilities of Fox Searchlight Pictures, there is no way to release a film.


    "Happy cooperation." Ryan also felt relieved.


    With the backing of 20th Century Fox CEO Tom Rothman, Fox Searchlight Pictures is absolutely capable of releasing a horror film.

 Chapter 43： Far from enough

    For the next few days, Helen was negotiating with Fox Searchlight about the business.


    The biggest difference among them is that the distribution fee starts from 25% and decreases little by little.


    Sometimes even a 0.1% share would take a long time, and according to Ryan''s request, it would be best to include the cost of publicity in it.


    Once the distribution fee and publicity fee are calculated separately, they will often receive a sky-high publicity fee, so it is better to just buy out the film copyright.


    Fortunately, Helen is not in a hurry, but Fox Searchlight Pictures is in a hurry.


    Nancy Utley was eager to make her own voice among the independent film studios in Hollywood, so she made a lot of concessions on the contract.


    The distribution share in North America has been reduced from 25 percent to 18 percent, which also includes all expenses incurred for publicity.


    As for the peripheral copyrights, 30% of the income will be given to the distribution rights of offline videotapes, the first-round broadcast rights on TV stations, etc., and the right of first refusal for overseas distribution, as well as the right of first refusal for the next "Chain Saw" series of films.


    Such a seemingly harsh agreement is actually very generous.


    If it weren''t for Fox Searchlight Pictures'' eagerness for success, and Ryan''s last film sold well at the box office, wanting a similar distribution agreement is almost a luxury.


    For example, publicity fees, labor costs, venue fees, transportation fees, insurance fees, etc., are all a lot of expenses, all of which are paid by Fox Searchlight Pictures.


    The only thing that Ryan Studios needs to pay is the cost of film copying. It seems that the price of a copy is not very expensive, but it cannot hold up to the large quantity and requires large-scale printing.


    Generally speaking, a film copy of about 100 minutes costs about 650 US dollars, 100 copies cost 65,000 US dollars, and 1,000 copies cost 650,000 US dollars.


    Even if Nancy-Utley promised to use the 20th Century Fox channel to print copies, which would be much cheaper, it would still likely end up costing millions of dollars.


    All of these need to be paid by Ryan''s studio, which is Ryan''s own money.


    The box office share of the last film has already arrived, and he is not short of money for the time being, enough to pay for the copying fee.


    In fact, Ryan also made some concessions, such as the percentage of surrounding copyrights.


    At the same time, Fox Searchlight Pictures will continue to hold fan-style screenings in the next week. Based on the reactions of fans, it will finally decide the direction of the film''s promotion and the release time.


    Considering that "Saw" is a horror film, no critics were invited.


    Ryan looked at the release plan in his hands. It will be released at the end of August, just in time for the end of the summer vacation. It starts with a screen of 430 yuan. Generally speaking, it is not very satisfactory.


    The publicity plan is also somewhat silent, with a total publicity cost of less than 200,000 US dollars.


    TV promo and trailer estimated �� $160,000.


    The cost of outdoor poster posting, including manpower and material costs is estimated - - - 5,000 US dollars.


    The rental fee for large outdoor billboards, including the cost of printing and installation, is estimated to be 20,000 US dollars.


    Promotional activities, press conferences, and previews are estimated to cost - - - $15,000.


    Exactly $200,000, pitifully small.


    There is no premiere yet.


    Ryan was speechless for a while. He didn''t expect to be able to compare with the massive promotional fees of "The Blair Witch", at least he could live with it.


    What can you do with $200,000 right now?


    However, he knew that the promotion fee plan was not so much made by Fox Searchlight Pictures, but rather by the distribution department of 20th Century Fox, so he didn''t even bother to ask.


    Right now, Ryan made a phone call to Helen, and even if he paid for it out of his own pocket, he would have to increase the publicity fee. The one million publicity fee might be a bit exaggerated, but to say the least, it would cost more than hundreds of thousands.


    Otherwise, the mere US$200,000 publicity fee is in the summer vacation, so I''m afraid it won''t even make a splash.


    Helen didn''t speak out to dissuade her, but immediately called Nancy Utley, with a slightly dissatisfied tone.


    "Ms. Nancy, I hope you can give an explanation of what a mere $200,000 in publicity can do!"


    "Besides, Ryan called me just now. If Fox Searchlight Pictures can''t increase the promotional expenses, he is going to pay for it out of his own pocket."


    Nancy-Utley immediately understood what Helen meant, and was dissatisfied with the publicity plan, and even prepared to pay for it out of her own pocket.


    In this regard, she has nothing to do. Fox Searchlight Pictures is just an empty shelf, and many things have to rely on the distribution department of 20th Century Fox.


    "I''m sorry about this matter."


    "I will try to increase some publicity expenses as much as possible, and at the same time increase the number of screens."


    After getting what she wanted, Helen''s tone couldn''t help but calm down, and she chatted with Nancy Utley for a while before hanging up the phone.


    Nancy-Utley put down the phone with a slightly ugly expression on her face. As a distribution company, she was very embarrassed to let the director of the film increase the promotional expenses out of his own pocket.


    The next moment, UU reading www.uukanshu. com Nancy-Utley suddenly shouted to the assistant: "Immediately help me contact Robert from AMC theaters, Kim from Cinemark theaters, and Mr. Keith from MTI theaters, and say that I want to discuss with them in person about "Movies." Saw horror release plan.".


    At around three o''clock in the afternoon, more than 20 people came. In addition to the directors of several large theater chains, there were also many owners of small theater chain companies and some advertising businessmen.


    Nancy Utley didn''t talk nonsense at the moment, and said, "You don''t need me to say more, I need more screens and advertising space."


    "Don''t talk nonsense with me, I know you will definitely have a solution, as long as "Chain Saw" is released, everyone here will make a lot of money."


    Robert of the AMC Theaters looked distressed, and said: "The summer schedule has already been fully booked, and there are no vacant screens, unless after September, the AMC Theaters can increase the number of screens on a large scale."


    Nancy Utley said firmly, "Not enough."


    "Far from enough."


    Everyone can only continue to discuss, and at the same time call back to the company to inquire.


    After more than three hours, the night was dark, and these theater companies agreed to free up some screens, and together there were barely 650 screens.


    This is the number of screens released on the first day. As long as the box office results are good in the first week, it is likely to continue to increase to more than 1,000 screens.


    The reason is very simple. The release time of "Chain Saw" is scheduled to be on the Friday of the penultimate week in August. There is only a little more than a week. block the arrival.


    At that time, there will be more and more screens vacated by theater companies.

 Chapter 44： investment plan

    In the next period of time, Ryan became free and had almost nothing to do except editing a promotional video.


    "Chain Saw" was released at the end of August, and it is only the beginning of June, which means that it will be released for more than a month.


    The promotion of the film naturally needs to be postponed, and it is best to focus on more than a week before the release.


    The reason is very simple. There will be a lot of blockbuster movies in the upcoming summer vacation. With the promotional expenses of "Chain Saw", if it is not concentrated, there will be no splash at all.


    "Forrest Gump" will be released on July 6, "The Lion King" will be released on June 15, and "True Lies" will be released on July 15.


    The popularity of this year''s summer vacation has far exceeded everyone''s expectations.


    The focus of the media and the public is on these commercial blockbusters. Premature publicity will only waste the only funds.


    At the same time, the publicity expenses that Ryan was going to pay out of his own pocket were not wasted on TV stations, newspapers, magazines, weekly magazines, and film critics, but were invested in movie theaters and video rental stores.


    About two weeks before the film was released, promotional posters were posted on a large scale, and movie theaters in downtown locations were selected to play promotional videos.


    The above publicity will be launched in mid-August, which means that for a long time to come, Ryan can completely relax.


    According to his temperament, once he is free, he has to stay at home and continue to write scripts, and take the lead to fill the number of scripts in the studio.


    However, Helen had other plans, and brought Ryan to Mamgomery County in Pennsylvania, saying that she was here to meet someone.


    It was Scott-Kingsley-Swift who had met once, the father of the famous Taylor-Swift in his previous life.


    As for Sophia, she went to visit the crew of "Kiss of Death", and asked her cousin about the progress of the new script by the way.


    Of course, Ryan didn''t come here to see Taylor Swift Jr., but he is currently missing a stockbroker.


    There are millions of dollars in his account, and he can''t keep it in the bank waiting for depreciation, and it is foreseeable that a large amount of money will arrive in the account. The best way is to invest it as soon as possible.


    Looking at the farm not far away, Ryan had a long-lost feeling, as if he had returned to his hometown in memory, Texas.


    But the farm in front of him is only 11 acres in size, which is much smaller than the farm in his memory.


    "Hi, Miss Helen, Mr. Ryan, welcome to Christmas Tree Farm."


    Swift came out to greet her from a distance, and behind her was Taylor Swift who looked like a fart.


    The three briefly introduced each other.


    "Excuse me, beautiful lady, what''s your name?" Ryan asked as he stroked Taylor Swift''s blond hair.


    "Hi, Mr. Ryan, my name is Taylor Swift, you can call me Taylor." Taylor Swift replied very politely.


    "Hi Little Taylor, this is a gift for you." Ryan took out a box of chocolates that he had prepared earlier and handed it to Taylor Swift.


    "Thank you, Mr. Ryan." Taylor Swift said thank you first, and then took the chocolate.


    Ryan rubbed Taylor''s blond hair, and couldn''t help sighing secretly, who would have thought that the little girl in front of him would set off a frenzy in the music world in the future.


    Well, better get rid of the habit of writing your ex-boyfriend in your lyrics.


    Swift smiled, and invited the two into the living room, and the next thing was to discuss about stock investment.


    However, Ryan did not accept his suggestion, but invested in several companies in his memory, such as Apple, Marvel Comics, and Microsoft.


    It''s just a long-term investment, not wanting to get involved in this industry, otherwise you will be swallowed up to the bone if you are not careful.


    Swift was very puzzled by this, "Mr. Ryan, with all due respect, Microsoft stock has always been favored by investors in the industry, and it is a very good investment choice."


    "However, the year-end reports of Apple and Marvel Comics last year were not satisfactory. It is expected that the performance in the next few years will also hardly improve. It is not a good investment choice."


    If Apple''s performance is only unsatisfactory, then the performance of Marvel Comics is simply a mess.


    Since 1991, a group of star painters such as Jim Lee and McFarlane quit Marvel Comics to start their own business and established Image Company.


    Let Marvel Comics lose its most charismatic author.


    In the early 1990s, the collectible value of comics and cards began to plummet. Between 1993 and 1994, comics sales dropped by around 50%, and hundreds of comics retailers went bankrupt.


    Marvel Comics could only rely on selling copyrights to survive until the future 1996 when it officially declared bankruptcy.


    It can be said that the situation of Marvel Comics is getting worse almost every day, and investors have long lost confidence in it.


    Ryan didn''t know what happened to Marvel Comics. He only knew that Hollywood twenty years later would belong to superheroes. Whoever owns Marvel Comics is equivalent to owning an inexhaustible golden mountain.


    "Although Apple''s performance is not good, I believe that Jobs will return to Apple sooner or later, so what I invest in is not Apple, but the future Jobs."


    "As for the Marvel Comics, it''s just that I personally love me. If I can I might buy it if I have the chance." Ryan said half-jokingly.


    "Well, Mr. Swift, I am very aware of the risks in this matter."


    "Next Monday, I will call over 3 million US dollars to invest in the stocks of three companies."


    Seeing this, Swift could only nod in agreement.


    As for buying Marvel Comics!


    Of course he wouldn''t take it seriously, it was just a joke at best.


    With the current performance of Marvel Comics, it may not be long before it will face bankruptcy. Who will buy a comic company that is about to go bankrupt.


    After talking about business, it''s time to enjoy the rural scenery.


    The Christmas tree farm is very different from ordinary farms. The design is very characteristic. It is more like an amusement park, without flocks of cattle and sheep, and more with various entertainment facilities.


    Refused to be accompanied by Swift, the two walked leisurely in the farm, enjoying the rare natural style.


    Helen took a deep look at Ryan, and said, "You just said you bought Marvel Comics, are you really planning to do so!"


    In the eyes of investors, Marvel Comics may only be a comic book company that is about to go bankrupt.


    But in the eyes of many Hollywood film companies, it is a new attempt. Otherwise, with the shrewdness of Hollywood film companies, they would not have bought the copyright of the superhero characters of Marvel Comics.


    "I don''t have that much money, and I can predict that Marvel Comics will be a money loser for a long time."


    "As for investing in Marvel comics, it''s just my personal hobby." Ryan didn''t admit or deny it.


    Before the computer special effects technology matured, Marvel Comics had no value at all.


    "I hope so." Helen didn''t press on.

 Chapter 45： new ideas

    The income of Hollywood film companies is not fixed, but has been changing. More than a decade ago, video recorders were not popular in North America, and the box office income of films was the main profit.


    However, by the end of the 1980s, the income from offline distribution of videotapes had risen sharply, reaching about 30% of the income of producers, making the proportion of videotape distribution more and more important.


    For example, for "Forrest Gump" released in the summer, the box office in North America was 320 million U.S. dollars. Calculated according to the above ratio, the income from offline video distribution rights alone can bring about 100 million U.S. dollars to Paramount. .


    However, compared to the peripheral income of "The Lion King", "Forrest Gump" is much weaker.


    As we all know, the peripheral revenue of each animated feature film is a frighteningly high proportion, and Disney, the film distributor, is a film company with the most complete channel of derivative products in Hollywood, and there is no one.


    Since "The Lion King" was released on June 15th, it has been called one of the greatest animated feature films by the North American media. Disney is about to usher in a new rise. Even Swift made a special phone call, It is recommended to buy Disney stock.


    However, Ryan flatly rejected Swift''s proposal.


    He knows all too well that this is by no means the rise of Disney, even if hand-drawn animated feature films have reached their pinnacle.


    But next, hand-drawn animated features will inevitably go into decline.


    If it weren''t for the rise of Pixar Animation Studios and leading the trend of 3D animation, I''m afraid Disney will be in a slump.


    Not to mention, Disney will buy ABC at a sky-high price next. The purchase price of 19 billion US dollars will put Disney on a high debt and almost breathless.


    It is conceivable that holding Disney stocks now is obviously not a good choice.


    As time slowly approached August, the focus of the North American media''s attention gradually shifted, and "The Blair Witch" had long been forgotten.


    At this time, some movie theater halls, as well as video rental stores, began to gradually appear "Chain Saw" promotional posters.


    Almost everyone, as long as they walk into a movie theater or a video rental store, they will see a promotional poster for "Chain Saw", some movie theaters in the city center, and a promotional short film.


    It is slightly different from the propaganda pictures on newspapers, TV stations, and magazines, and it is much bloodier.


    Regardless of the promotional posters or promotional short films, Ryan specially edited out some horror and **** scenes.


    With the horror and **** pictures, it has attracted some attention.


    These promotional posters were all paid out of Ryan''s own pocket, and it cost nearly half a million dollars.


    In Hollywood, it is not uncommon for directors and leading actors to pay for publicity out of their own pockets. Many directors and actors who want to win awards will do this, and they want to increase their social status.


    Otherwise, according to Fox Searchlight Pictures'' publicity plan, how effective it will be in the end, only God knows.


    Generally speaking, the promotional expenses of Hollywood commercial blockbusters range from 30% to 50% of the production cost, while the promotional expenses of independent films are about 10% of the production cost.


    The US$200,000 publicity fee is already slightly higher than the publicity fee for ordinary independent films.


    And that''s not counting the part Ryan paid out of his own pocket.


    But Ryan is very clear that the promotion of "Chain Saw" is still not enough, and it is difficult for Fox Searchlight Pictures to increase the promotion cost again before it has achieved enough box office.


    Even if Fox Searchlight agrees, I''m afraid 20th Century Fox''s distribution department will not agree.


    Even the current publicity expenses are due to the box office of his last film.


    Otherwise, if you want a large-scale release on the first day, don''t even think about it.


    As the time draws near, Ryan is inevitably a little worried. Even if he pays part of the publicity expenses out of his own pocket, the results of the first day of large-scale screenings may not be too ideal, and it is likely to affect the scale of subsequent screenings.


    However, Ryan was not idle. In addition to writing the next script, Helen also asked Helen to contact the landlord to buy the apartment and sign a promotion agreement at the same time.


    The success of a film, in addition to its content, is the most important thing than publicity.


    Apparently the former murder scene, and rumors of being cursed by a witch, is a very good publicity selling point.


    To achieve the ideal publicity effect, he can only take a slant at the right time.


    In fact, to put it bluntly, it was still a matter of money. How could there be enough funds to bypass Fox Searchlight Pictures and 20th Century Fox and hire a marketing team in person.


    Seeing that there were only a few days left before the release date, Ryan finally couldn''t stand it any longer, and set off to the Star Brokerage Company to discuss the publicity plan with Helen.


    "The publicity plan formulated by Fox Searchlight Pictures is too conservative, which is not what I want."


    "They ignore the importance of publicity." Ryan declined the coffee.


    "Helen, do you know someone who is absolutely reliable and has no connection with Hollywood!"


    Evidently he did not know such a man himself.


    Helen frowned, her expression became very serious, and she said, "What do you want to do!"


    "When a horror movie is released, UU Reading will inevitably have some unexpected situations, such as being overly frightened." Ryan pondered for a while, and finally expressed his thoughts.


    Scared too much!


    To be precise, the audience was overly frightened and even fainted, artificially creating a publicity point to attract media coverage.


    "It seems that I need to remind you that these things are not something a director can ask."


    "Remember my words, don''t ask these questions." Helen''s expression was extremely serious.


    Ryan nodded lightly. If it was not a last resort, he would naturally not ask about these matters. Otherwise, once the media finds out, it will cause a lot of negative news.


    "I''m going to move out of the apartment this afternoon." After speaking, he got up and left the office.


    What happened next has nothing to do with him.


    In the afternoon, he moved to live in a small hotel.


    It wasn''t until three days before the release that newspapers and TV stations reported on "Chain Saw" on a large scale.


    Nancy Utley knew very well that the mere US$200,000 publicity fee was too little, so she could only focus on the three days before the release of "Saw" and start large-scale publicity.


    Some expenses were even temporarily increased, and at the same time, the expenses for posting publicity posters were moved to newspapers and TV stations.


    There are only three days, which is a little short. Most of the films start large-scale promotion two or three weeks in advance.


    However, there is no way out of this. The publicity cost of "Saw" is pitifully low. In the early stage, Ryan paid out of his own pocket to put up promotional posters, and finally decided on such a publicity plan.


    As long as the box office of "Chain Saw" meets expectations within three days of the weekend, she can then apply for more promotional expenses.

 Chapter 46： released

    On August 26, with no premiere, no red carpet, and no media presence, "Saw" began to be screened in North American theaters, with 580 screens opening on the first day.


    It is a little less than the original estimate of 650 screens. There is no way that Hollywood theater companies are so cheating.


    Even Twentieth Century Fox, behind Fox Searchlight Pictures, couldn''t do anything about it.


    How many screens can be opened on the first day of a film is very important for the box office. For example, "Forrest Gump", "The Lion King", and "True Lies" have at least 2,000 screens on the first day .


    Almost all of the top ten films at the North American box office in the past few years have opened more than 1,000 screens on the first day.


    Therefore, the number of 580 screens opened on the first day is not very good for "Chain Saw", but it is not too bad.


    Fortunately, this is only the number of screens released on the first day, and the next few months will be the off-season for the box office. As long as the box office trend of "Chain Saw" is stable in the first week, the theater companies themselves will increase the number of screens without the initiative of the distribution company. quantity.


    On the 26th, as the summer vacation was coming to an end, the number of people coming and going in the movie theater was obviously less, and there was no long queue for ticket sales.


    However, there are still many young people who come here, most of them are students who have returned to school early, watching a movie with their classmates, and having a good time.


    "Is there any suitable movie to watch together? There are five of us!" A young man asked in a small group of three men and two women, all of whom were college students.


    The conductor replied without thinking: "True Lies starring Arnold Schwarzenegger is very popular, and the newly released "Natural Born Killers" and "Speed" are very good."


    The former "True Lies" is directed by James Cameron and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger.


    The latter "Natural Born Killers" is a new film released today, which tells the story of a couple''s journey to kill people, and "Speed" is a thrilling action film.


    The three films are all types that young people like to watch.


    "Arnold Schwarzenegger!"


    There was a hint of surprise on his face, obviously he is also a Schwarzenegger fan, just as he was about to buy five tickets for "True Lies", a boy behind him pulled him and pointed to the ticket posted on the ticket window. promotional poster, asking, "What is this film?"


    The conductor glanced at the promotional poster and said, ""Saw", a horror movie, seems to be filmed at a murder scene, and the plot is very horrifying. It is said that the producer intentionally prohibits the elderly and people with heart disease history from watching it. "


    Horror movie!


    The boy glanced back secretly, and the two girls not far away, and the two boys beside him immediately understood, "Here are five "Saw" tickets, and the seats are a little further back."


    When watching a movie with girls, the more frightening the better.


    "Good sir."


    The conductor quickly discovered that most of the people who bought "Chain Saw" were young people, and they all had a common feature, that is, several young men and women came together.


    On the contrary, horror movie lovers, not many.


    A group of young men and women watching a horror movie together is something most men can relate to.


    In this way, there is a phenomenon that few people buy a single ticket, and almost always buy several tickets, or even more than ten tickets.


    After buying tickets, they bought some sodas and popcorn. They didn''t come to the screening hall to sit down until the film was about to be shown.


    Two girls sat in the middle, two of the boys were very self-conscious, and sat next to the **** one side, only one boy was a little dumbfounded, so he could only sit aside by himself.


    Soon the screen began to show, and the two boys who sat next to the girl almost focused their attention on the girl beside them, and began to imagine some unhealthy images in their minds.


    The title is very beautiful, a mermaid slowly swims by, and gently writes the abbreviation of Ryan Film Studio with both hands.


    Ryan spent tens of thousands of dollars for this title, and asked Pixar Animation Studios to do it.


    The famous animated feature film "Toy Story" has not been released yet, otherwise the title would not be tens of thousands of dollars.


    But the price of tens of thousands of dollars is still very high.


    Of course, I have to admit that the technology of Pixar Animation Studios is absolutely top-notch.


    At the beginning of the film, the scene of the protagonist waking up in the bathtub was startling as soon as he appeared.


    The following plot is not as horrifying as imagined, but with a hint of deep meaning in the fear, as if it is a detective drama.


    When Amanda Yang, played by Monica Bellucci, started to appear on the stage, many men in the screening hall all showed amazing feelings. Without **** outfits, people still felt a feeling of being amazing.


    The camera suddenly changed to the scene where two people are weighing the weight. The meat is cut and weighed, and the lighter one will be drilled to death by an electric drill.


    The novel way of death and the scene of flying flesh and blood are the most eye-catching.


    It can be said that these plots are completely different from traditional horror films, creating a new era of fear.


    "Damn Tom, he chose such a disgusting movie. The director must be a **** killer." One of the girls was terrified and couldn''t help complaining.


    "It''s a good way to kill people, maybe we can scare those timid guys." Another girl watched with relish.


    Timid guy!


    As soon as this remark came out, the three boys swallowed in unison.


    There are not many audiences in the screening hall in front of you, only a dozen or so.


    At this time, most people looked terrified, and some even covered their mouths with their hands, for fear of accidentally vomiting.


    "It''s horrible, I, I, I...I want a refund."


    The timid one began to tremble all over, but his eyes were fixed on the screen, never leaving.


    Anyone who has watched horror movies knows that the more scary they feel, the more they can''t help but want to watch it.


    "A very exciting horror movie, really exciting." A black middle-aged man saw the wonderful place and waved his hand vigorously, wishing to go up there himself.


    The reason is very simple. All the dead in the film are white people. For a black man who is often bullied by white people, he can''t wait to become one of them.


    As the plot progresses, not only becomes more and more frightening, but the plot also becomes very bizarre. Who is the real murderer?


    At first, most people thought that, like usual horror movies, the murderer must be the nurse.


    But the following plot was a big surprise, the nurse was not the murderer at all.


    Here, a very touching scene was staged on the film. The doctor amputated his own leg abruptly in order to save his wife and daughter.


    Beneath the gore, horror, and fear, lies family, kinship, and warmth.


    The following plot is still ups and downs. When many people thought the film was over, the sudden appearance of the jigsaw surprised people again.


    The ending was completely unexpected, and it can be described as a stroke of genius.


    "God, I actually missed that scene just now. UU Reading "


    A loyal viewer of a horror movie wailed, fearing that he would have to buy a ticket to watch it again.


    At the end of the screening, subtitles began to appear on the screen. Director Ryan Gosling, screenwriter Ryan Gosling, producer Ryan Gosling, executive producer Sofia Coppola, assistant director Sofia Coppola .


    This time Helen did not serve as executive producer, but Sophia.


    Anyone who has a little knowledge of film production or Hollywood, can feel a little emotion from the subtitles.


    The following is a situation that has to be like this.


    It is conceivable that under what conditions the director of the film shot an excellent horror film.


    For a moment, some audience members couldn''t help standing up and applauding.


    As the audience walked out of the auditorium, some of them couldn''t help talking.


    "A great horror movie, I haven''t felt this way in a long time."


    "Do any of you know who the director of the film, Ryan Gosling is?"


    "I don''t know, I haven''t heard of it. It should be a new director, but the name of executive producer and assistant director Sofia Coppola seems familiar."


    "Sofia Coppola?"


    Someone repeated it several times, and suddenly remembered that the leading actor in the film was Nicolas Cage, "Could it be someone from the Coppola family!"


    In "Saw", the only famous actor is Nicolas Cage.


    "The actress who plays Amanda Young is amazing, it''s a shame it''s a horror movie, otherwise it would be very eye-catching."


    As soon as this remark came out, most people agreed with it. Almost all men couldn''t help admiring Monica Bellucci''s beauty and figure.

 Chapter 47： opening weekend box office

    The box office of "Chain Saw" in the first weekend may not be so eye-catching in the summer file where commercial blockbusters gather.


    However, the three-day weekend box office trend has been very stable, with 2.55 million US dollars on the 26th, 3.05 million US dollars on the 27th, and 3.1 million US dollars on the 28th. Finally, with a three-day weekend box office of 8.6 million US dollars, it airborne North America this week''s third box office.


    The top spot is "Natural Born Killers," a film released at the same time as "Saw," which won the top box office this week with $11.1 million.


    Ranked second is "Forrest Gump", which has been released for a while, with a box office of 9.8 million US dollars this week. It is expected that "Forrest Gump" will continue to be released for a long time to come.


    In other words, there will inevitably be some competition among the three.


    Fortunately, it is already the end of the summer season, and many films are about to be released. There will be no commercial blockbusters in the autumn season. The number of screens vacant by theater companies will increase, and there is no need to compete specially.


    However, what puzzled some media is that the producer of "Chain Saw" is only a studio, which seems to have some connection with the famous director Coppola.


    Soon the media dug up some inside information. The film starred in the director''s nephew, and the executive producer and assistant director was his daughter.


    The only thing that still puzzles the media is probably Ryan Gosling, who has multiple roles. What is his background?


    The commercial blockbusters released in North America in 1994 were much more surprising. By the end of the summer vacation, several films had appeared with a box office of over 100 million.


    According to the current data of "Chain Saw", let alone ranking in the top ten in North America, it is estimated that it is a little difficult to rank in the top twenty.


    But don''t forget that "Saw" is only a low-budget horror film, and the director is also an unknown newcomer, but it has made a good start. It is difficult not to attract media attention.


    This is only the box office for the three-day weekend. Next, whether it is Fox Searchlight Pictures or 20th Century Fox, they will increase their promotional efforts to strive for more screens.


    It��s just that compared to Ryan��s last film, ��The Blair Witch��, ��The Blair Witch�� is somewhat inferior. According to Fox Searchlight Pictures and 20th Century Fox��s estimates, the box office of ��The Blair Witch�� will not exceed that of ��The Blair Witch��. .


    The box office of "The Blair Witch", if nothing else, will definitely rank among the top ten in the North American annual box office list this year.


    The reason for this situation is that the publicity plan of "The Blair Witch" is too powerful. In contrast, there are not many surprising things in the publicity of "Chain Saw".


    In the middle of the night, the office floor of Fox Searchlight Pictures was still brightly lit. Nancy Utley looked at the movie viewing questionnaire in her hand with a trace of excitement.


    A total of 1,000 audience questionnaires were released, and the final evaluation was b��, which can be said to be a very high audience reputation.


    "Less than 40% of the audience are loyal fans of horror movies, and the rest are mainly young people who pursue thrills."


    "Then the next publicity direction should be tilted in this direction."


    "Before next Thursday, I want to see at least 1,000 screens." Speaking of this, Nancy Utley''s eyes were very sharp.


    The achievements of "Chain Saw" are no longer unstoppable by some people.


    The top management of 20th Century Fox is not harmonious, and some competition is inevitable, not to mention that the establishment of Fox Searchlight Pictures will definitely affect the interests of many people.


    At the same time, Ryan was not idle. He attended a small party with Helen and Sophia, and greeted with a smile a film critic whose name he had never heard of before.


    Critics!


    Ryan had never heard of a group in his previous life, but it was 1994 before the rise of the Internet, and the group of film critics was still active in every corner of Hollywood.


    Even though they knew that these vampires were about to become a thing of the past, they had to greet them with a smile.


    He still doesn''t have the capital to turn against film critics, and now is not the time. "Chain Saw" still needs these people to raise their flags.


    In fact, these film critics also know very well that they came to this party to accept some gifts from Fox Searchlight Pictures, and as for the final media comment results, they needed another way.


    They don''t care about good or bad reviews, as long as there is enough money, the film critic group never cares about these.


    Fox Searchlight Pictures spent more than $60,000 on the party tonight alone.


    Similarly, as long as film critics who accept gifts generally don''t talk nonsense, they will even discuss with Fox Searchlight Pictures before making some radical comments.


    What''s more, behind Fox Searchlight Pictures is Twentieth Century Fox, a behemoth backed by News Corporation, which can easily block any film critic.


    These are the default rules of the film critics and film companies, and no one will break them rashly. Unruly film critics have left Hollywood long ago, and the rest are smart people.


    Next, Ryan has to deal with some media interviews, but most of the media that came here are under the News Corporation, and they did not ask too tricky questions.


    For a while, Nicolas Cage, Monica Bellucci, Edward Norton, and Sofia Coppola, who was considered to be doing nothing, were questioned by many media.


    As for the following publicity, Ryan did not participate in it. In Hollywood in the 1990s, unless there were some famous directors, it was difficult to win the attention of the media and the public.


    Secondly, he has always hoped that the next publicity plan will center on several main actors.


    You must know that the popularity of his last film "The Blair Witch" has just passed. If it is publicized by the media, it may cause some public resentment.


    At ten minutes past midnight, the crowd at the banquet began to slowly disperse, and even left with their arms around the charming young lady.


    Most of these young girls were paid by Fox Searchlight Pictures, and only a few of them took the initiative to look for opportunities.


    Ryan could finally be quiet for a while, when Monica Bellucci, who was dressed very **** and fashionable, walked over.


    Facing Ryan, Monica Bellucci took a deep breath and said sincerely: "Thank you, if it weren''t for you, I''m afraid I would have left Hollywood by now."


    It was unbelievable for her to gross $8.9 million in the three days of the weekend.


    "Monica, you don''t have to do this at all." Ryan smiled back and said, "Next, maybe we have more cooperation."


    Although the other party has never been a first-line Hollywood actress in memory, no one dares to underestimate her influence in Europe, especially Italy.


    A female star who can still become famous after the age of thirty is such a simple person.


    Of course, I have to admit that the other party is **** enough.


    More collaborations!


    "It''s the next "Saw"!" Monica Bellucci''s heart moved, and she couldn''t help asking.


    As for participating in Ryan''s next film, she has long planned to do so, but she has never had the chance to say so.


    "The next "Chain Saw"!"


    "Miramax can invest in your next feature, including the next Saw."


    Not far away, there was a voice suddenly. A fat man was holding a glass of red wine, looking at Monica Bellucci unscrupulously, and finally his eyes fell on Ryan reluctantly.


    Seeing the person who got up suddenly, Ryan''s heart tightened, and he said without changing his face: "Thank you, Mr. Wayne, for your generosity."


    "However, I have no plans to shoot the next film yet."


    The fat man in front of him, he has known for a long time, is Harvey Weinstein who is in charge of the wind and rain in the independent film circleThe director of Disney''s Miramax Films.


    Regardless of the previous life, or the current Harvey Weinstein, neither has a good reputation, and being violent to an actress is just a very common and trivial thing.


    Harvey Weinstein frowned, with a flash of displeasure in his eyes, and said, "Maybe we can work out a new plan together, and Miramax Films can be responsible for all the investment."


    "Listen to me, as long as we work together the Oscars will no longer be impossible."


    "Think about it, the youngest award-winning director in Oscar history, you will become the most dazzling person in Hollywood."


    Oscar!


    Ryan resisted the urge to roll his eyes, showing a hint of surprise, then seemed to think of something, and said with some regret: "Sorry, Mr. Wayne, I can''t give you any answer at the moment, I need some time to think about it."


    Ryan''s expression naturally caught Harvey Weinstein''s eyes, he couldn''t help but nodded in satisfaction, and said, "Miramax Films is your best choice."


    "Then I will take my leave first and wish you all a pleasant evening."


    After finishing speaking, Harvey Weinstein turned around and left. In his eyes, Ryan is just a newcomer in Hollywood. He will definitely be very enthusiastic about hitting the Oscars, and sooner or later he will fall into the arms of Miramax Films.


    As for Fox Searchlight Pictures, it is far from being able to compare with Miramax Pictures. Even with the support of 20th Century Fox, it is still the same in the independent film circle.


    As soon as Harvey Weinstein left, Ryan''s face changed, and he was slightly gloomy. He didn''t want to deal with Harvey Weinstein, but he couldn''t really turn against him. I''m afraid he should be more careful in the future, or it''s time to look for a strategic investor.

 Chapter 48： success again

    The "Hollywood Reporter" commented: ""Chain Saw" is undoubtedly the best horror film this year, which is enough to describe it as a dark horse at the box office, and it is worth watching repeatedly for all horror film lovers."


    "New York Daily" emphasized the full investment cost of the film, "The investment cost of "Saw" is only more than one million US dollars. Except for the famous actor Nicholas Cage, most of the directors and main actors in the film are well-known. It''s a newcomer."


    "However, such a combination achieved a box office of US$8.9 million in the first three days of the weekend, and the cost has been recovered in just three days. It is foreseeable that it will be enough for the distribution company Fox Searchlight Pictures to make a fortune."


    "By the way, Fox Searchlight Pictures is a newly established subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox, a distribution company used to distribute independent films..."


    Well, this newspaper is crooked as it is written, and the focus is on Fox Searchlight Pictures.


    There are many good reviews, and there are also many bad reviews.


    On Monday morning, Ryan specially bought a bunch of newspapers, many of which were distributed throughout North America, and the number of readers was astonishing, which fully reflected the media''s attitude towards "Chain Saw".


    There are quite a few sharp comments among them.


    "The plot of the film itself is almost useless except for violence, gore, and fear. How come such a film full of violence and blood is only a B-grade movie? It has to make people think!"


    "The plot of the film itself is very creative, but it''s a pity that a new director and some new actors, as well as the pitiful investment, ruined a film that could be sold well."


    "The director of the film is only a newcomer, but the assistant director in the film, Sofia Coppola, has long been famous. The winner of the 11th Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Newcomer and Worst Supporting Actress, The daughter of the famous director Francis Ford Coppola, it is rumored that the two may be dating."


    Seeing Ryan straightened his head, is he dating Sophia? I really don''t know what the reporter thinks, such absurd things can be reported!


    But some tabloids like to attract readers'' attention like to publish these topics.


    "It seems that the North American media also like to publish gossip news."


    Fortunately, they are all tabloids, or simply unscrupulous newspapers that specialize in gossip and gossip. The reports of some large newspapers are more pertinent.


    "The heroine in the film, Monica Bellucci, made a stunning appearance in Hollywood. Although there are very few shots of the heroine in the film, and she can''t even be called a heroine, but Monica Bellucci''s glamorous, but Unforgettable."


    Monica Bellucci is also considered a small hit. With the popularity of "Saw", it is enough to gain a firm foothold in Hollywood.


    There are also some newspapers below that have a high evaluation of "Chain Saw", such as anti-violence films, allusions to the social situation in the United States, police inaction and other topics.


    No need to ask, Ryan can understand that 20th Century Fox and News Corporation play a very important role in it.


    Especially some film critics, even if they are bad reviews or ridicules, they write very implicitly.


    In fact, most of the writing is about the topic of the film itself, and the focus on the actors is not very high.


    This is also helpless, "Chain Saw" does not have any big-name stars, and it is a B-level horror film. For the media, it is difficult for the actors in the film to arouse interest.


    Overall, the press has received mixed reviews.


    In many cases, all praise is not necessarily a good thing.


    On the contrary, it is often accompanied by media controversy to arouse greater heat.


    At this time, Sophia opened the door and walked in, hurriedly placing a box office statistics report on the table.


    "The three-day box office of $8.9 million in the first weekend is really an astonishing result. If I hadn''t checked this report many times, I would have thought that Fox Searchlight Pictures had made a mistake."


    The North American box office statistics in 1994 were far from as fast as the Internet era in the previous life, and there were inevitably some mistakes in the figures.


    Therefore, Fox Searchlight Pictures checked it several times before faxing it over.


    "We are very likely to produce a film with a box office of over 50 million US dollars." Sofia Coppola''s tone seemed to have a hint of disbelief.


    She has been in contact with Hollywood since she was a child, and she knows very well that a film that earned $8.9 million in the box office in the first weekend, as long as the box office continues to stabilize, if nothing else, the final box office of "Chain Saw" is likely to exceed $50 million.


    This is not counting the box office outside of North America. You must know that there are many English-speaking countries in the world. If you add them together, you can get at least tens of millions of dollars again. That is to say, the global box office of "Chain Saw" is very likely. Hit 100 million US dollars.


    Let her transform from the winner of the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Newcomer and Worst Supporting Actress to an executive producer and assistant director of a film that is likely to have a global box office of over 100 million US dollars.


    No longer, the object of ridicule by the media in the past.


    $8.9 million!


    Ryan had already received a call from Helen just now, and he already knew the box office data of "Chain Saw", so he still couldn''t help showing surprise at this moment.


    "Sophia!" Ryan interrupted the excited Sophia, and reminded: "Don''t forget, the box office of my last film has already exceeded 100 million US dollars."


    "Now is not the time to be happy. You need to work with Helen to urge Fox Searchlight Pictures to let them invest more in promotional expenses and increase the number of screens as much as possible."


    The three-day box office in the first weekend was really good, but the next month was not a time to relax.


    "Okay." Sofia Coppola straightened her expression and said, "I''ll contact Helen right away."


    "By the way, you seem to have had contact with Harvey Weinstein last night."


    "I have to remind you, it''s best to stay away from Harvey-Weinstein, and you can call me or Helen when necessary, and it''s best not to contact him in private."


    The Wayne brothers are undoubtedly one of the upper-class figures in Hollywood, and they can be regarded as out-and-out big men.


    But the various deeds of the Wayne brothers are also famous.


    "Harvey Weinstein, a real big man in Hollywood, is not that easy to say no to."


    Ryan mocked himself and said, "At least I don''t have the qualifications yet."


    The influence of Harvey-Weinstein or the Wayne Brothers has not yet reached its peak, far from being as strong as in the previous life.


    But it was still not something Ryan could easily refuse.


    "So for your next work, I suggest that you should not continue to invest in the name of the studio."


    Sofia Coppola showed a serious look on her face, UU Kanshu said: "Even if you want to continue investing, you should find one or two influential film companies and invest with them."


    Not to mention that Ryan doesn''t have any connections, even DreamWorks, which had a great reputation in the previous life, often cooperates with the seven major film companies.


    "For example!" Ryan asked hesitantly.


    "Fox Searchlight Pictures and Lucasfilm, both are very good choices." Sofia Coppola directly mentioned the names of the two film companies without even thinking about it.


    Rather than cooperating with the powerful Big Seven film companies, it is better to cooperate with Fox Searchlight Pictures or Lucasfilm.


    The former Fox Searchlight Pictures has just been established and has not yet been officially listed. It also has a good cooperation with Ryan. Backed by 20th Century Fox, it has a complete distribution channel.


    The latter Lucasfilm has the famous George Lucas, as well as the "Star Wars" series of films that represent an era in the United States.


    With senior contacts in Hollywood, even any Hollywood film company can''t refuse the cooperation of George Lucas.


    Moreover, George Lucas has always had a good relationship with 20th Century Fox.


    "I need to think about it." Ryan had a headache, but he had to sigh. Sure enough, no matter what time it is, the publishing company will always be at the top of the food chain.


    "OK."


    "However, I advise you to make plans early, or give yourself a vacation, go out and relax with your girlfriend for a while, and don''t rush to prepare for the next film." Sofia Coppola is very clear that Ryan has already written Several scripts.


    Girlfriend!


    Ryan shook his head, he has no plans to find a female partner yet.

 Chapter 49： publicity plan

    There is almost no such thing as long-term screenings in the North American film market. The three-day box office trend of most films on weekends, coupled with data such as audience word-of-mouth and questionnaire surveys, can almost predict whether a film will be profitable.


    The cost of "Chain Saw" is only about 1.2 million U.S. dollars. After deducting 18% of the distribution company''s distribution fee and 35% of the theater company''s fee, there is still 100% left in Ryan''s hands. A little more than 40, and then throwing out the cost tax of developing plastic discs, etc., it is estimated that there will be about 3 million US dollars left in the end.


    In other words, after only three days of release on the weekend, "Chain Saw" not only recovered its cost, but also made a lot of money.


    With such an achievement, Helen and Sophia didn''t need to contact Fox Searchlight Pictures at all. The most impressive theater chain company has already begun to increase the screening rate of "Saw".


    The summer vacation is coming to an end, facing a menacing box office dark horse, theater companies will naturally not let go of the opportunity to make money.


    From 580 screens on the first day, it has quietly increased to more than 800 screens. It is conceivable that theater companies can further increase the number of screens after Labor Day.


    However, as the screening rate increases, the box office of a single venue inevitably declines, and word-of-mouth has also begun to show some changes.


    In the eyes of horror movie lovers and some young people, it is simply great.


    But in the eyes of other ordinary audiences, "Chain Saw" is too **** and violent, and the plot is even more useless.


    IMDB is an Internet movie database, which was founded in 1989. By the end of 1990, IMDB had included more than 1,000 movies.


    By now, the IMDB database has expanded to include trivia, biographies, movie plots, and more, where you can rate movies, leave comments, and more.


    As a current dark horse at the box office, "Saw" was naturally included in IMDB. In just over three days, it scored an average of 7.8, which is considered a very high score among horror movies.


    The only pity is that there are not many IMDB users, far from the influence of the previous life.


    With the increase in promotional expenses, film schedule rate, and good word-of-mouth of "Chain Saw", the box office on the first working day did not decline significantly.


    $2.1 million on Monday, $2.08 million on Tuesday, $1.98 million on Wednesday, and $1.85 million on Thursday.


    Before the arrival of the second weekend, "Chain Saw" once again won a box office of 8.01 million U.S. dollars, plus the box office of 8.9 million U.S. dollars in the three days of last weekend. In just seven days, it surpassed the box office of 15 million U.S. dollars in one fell swoop, reaching a total of 16.9 million U.S. dollars Above the box office.


    It is expected that in the next four days, there will be a new increase in the box office.


    Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are the traditional box office peaks in North America, and Monday is the first Monday in September. There is a one-day holiday to catch up with the traditional American holiday Labor Day.


    Therefore, Fox Searchlight Pictures held several promotional activities early in the morning. In a movie theater in New York on Thursday, it was even reported that an audience member fainted from fright and was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.


    At the same time, the main actors of the crew all came into battle, and even Nicolas Cage took time to come to promote.


    Fortunately, Fox Searchlight Pictures is responsible for these matters, and Ryan doesn''t need to worry about it, as long as he can follow the crew and participate in various promotional activities with peace of mind.


    A simple publicity event ended, and Nancy Utley, one of the main directors of Fox Searchlight Pictures, came over.


    "Please stay tuned, I have a very good suggestion related to Miss Sophia."


    Suggest!


    Ryan nodded, and then several people came to the coffee shop not far away, chose a quieter place to sit down, and ordered a cup of coffee each.


    Nancy-Utley''s eyes revealed a hint of excitement. For Fox Searchlight Pictures, "Saw" is far from a successful release, let alone a big profit.


    Not surprisingly, as long as the box office trend of "Saw" is stable in the future, Fox Searchlight Pictures can be listed in advance, and she will naturally become one of the two directors of the company.


    "According to the survey data, in addition to paying attention to the plot in the film, many young people are also very curious about the relationship between the film director and Miss Sophia."


    An unknown young director, a rich daughter from the Coppola family of Hollywood acting family, and the winner of the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Newcomer and Worst Supporting Actress. The two appeared in the same crew. It will receive some media and public attention.


    "I have a proposal, just a proposal."


    Nancy Utley was a little hesitant. After all, Ryan''s value is far more than that, and the Coppola family behind Sofia is also not simple.


    "Maybe the two of you can have a brief exchange to cooperate with the film promotion plan."


    Gossip and gossip news promotion is a consistent and traditional way of publicity in Hollywood. Almost most production crews will spread some gossip news to a greater or lesser extent, making it difficult to distinguish between true and false.


    But the media and the public like this.


    However, without waiting for Ryan to agree or refuse, Sofia Coppola asked first: "Why, not Cage or Monica?"


    "It has to be the two of us!"


    "Or is it that the media cares more about gossip from the Coppola family."


    Hearing this, Sophia didn''t need to continue to speak, Ryan already understood what she meant, and this young lady obviously wouldn''t accept this kind of publicity.


    "Miss Nancy, Saw is just a horror movie, not a romance."


    "Such a propaganda method may not be able to achieve any effect."


    "It might be better to focus on the haunted house, the over-scared audience, or the effect."


    In fact, he does not reject such propaganda, as long as it can be effective.


    But there is a premise, Sophia is not a full-time actor, but his assistant, this kind of publicity is not suitable If it were Monica Bellucci, he would have agreed down.


    "I''m just making a suggestion." Nancy Utley didn''t force it.


    As Ryan said, "Chain Saw" is only a horror film, and the two are not the leading actors in the film. This kind of publicity may not be able to achieve any effect.


    The next publicity plan of Fox Searchlight Pictures almost all revolves around the haunted house, one of the shooting scenes of the film, and even the murders that happened not long ago have been dug out.


    The rumor of being cursed by a witch may make many people who have been fooled by "The Blair Witch" feel a little tired.


    But the homicide was a real case, and the apartment itself had indeed seen several suicides.


    All of a sudden, the media rediscovered the suicide incidents one by one, and people couldn''t help exclaiming in unison, it really is a haunted house.


    In addition, the spectator who was frightened and fainted firmly believed that it was because he saw a ghost that he was so frightened that he passed out.


    If it were a country on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the movie theater would definitely be the first to stand up and refute, claiming that this incident never happened, and the passenger flow would be 100% reduced for a period of time.


    In the case of Hong Kong City, not to mention, it is a blessing that the cinema has not closed down.


    But this is the United States. Not only did the movie theater not close its doors, but the number of spectators who came to it increased linearly. Many people drove over from another state to experience whether there really were ghosts.


    As for the only negative impact, it is estimated that the housing prices around the apartment have almost plummeted, and many homeowners cursed angrily.


    If it weren''t for the small number of people, I''m afraid they would have to organize and go to Fox Searchlight Pictures to protest.

 Chapter 50： Overseas distribution rights

    ""Chain Saw" won the championship again. In the last four days of the summer vacation, it earned 13.85 million US dollars at the box office, and won the first weekly box office championship..."


    "The dark horse in the summer season continues to show its power, and the cumulative box office has exceeded 30 million US dollars, which is close to the estimated box office of 50 million US dollars."


    Yes, many media and investigation agencies believe that the box office of "Chain Saw" will be around 50 million US dollars.


    It is almost the same as the box office results achieved by "Chain Saw" in the previous life.


    Even so, Ryan and Fox Searchlight Pictures will still usher in a feast of countless dollars.


    Even with only $50 million at the box office, Ryan can still earn tens of millions of dollars.


    This is not counting the distribution rights of offline videotapes, the first-round broadcast rights of TV stations, etc. The income from peripheral copyrights is sometimes higher than the box office income.


    However, some people are happy, and naturally some people are sad.


    Colette Singer, one of the managers of 20th Century Fox''s distribution division


    At this moment, I can''t wait to throw the newspaper on the table into the trash can.


    "Saw was supposed to be mine, **** Nancy Utley and Fox Searchlight."


    At the mention of Nancy Utley and Fox Searchlight, he gritted his teeth and wanted to go berserk.


    If it weren''t for Nancy Utley''s intervention, and the Fox Searchlight Pictures that has not yet officially listed, "Saw" would have already been in his pocket.


    However, he can''t take revenge, or even show dissatisfaction. Fox Searchlight Pictures is not only a wholly-owned subsidiary of 20th Century Fox, but also has the support of the new CEO Tom Rothman, which must not be underestimated.


    What annoys him the most is that Fox Searchlight Pictures is now an empty shell, and almost everything related to the release and promotion of "Saw" is done by the 20th Century Fox distribution department.


    Even, he just finished contacting the printing company, and temporarily printed out 500 copies of the movie.


    Let''s put it this way, for Colette Singer these few days have been the darkest moments in his life, and he can''t wait to curse "Saw" to the street.


    In doing so, he would have an excuse to make Nancy-Utley and Fox Searchlight, forever, a paper company.


    However, the facts in front of him told him that the box office of "Saw" may not be as good as "The Blair Witch", but it is still very dazzling, and the final box office is definitely more than 50 million US dollars.


    Moreover, based on his understanding of the young director, "Chain Saw" is definitely not the end, maybe it''s just the beginning.


    Next, there will be a series of "Chain Saw" appearing.


    "Maybe I should meet Ryan Gosling." Colette Singer calmed down and couldn''t help but want to see Ryan.


    Nancy Utley and Fox Searchlight Pictures have only North American distribution channels, and they still rely on 20th Century Fox channels, and have no global distribution network at all.


    In fact, 20th Century Fox executives never thought of letting Fox Searchlight Pictures establish a global distribution department.


    In other words, the overseas distribution rights of "Saw" are still in the hands of Ryan, which is not a small piece of cake, and Colette-Singer naturally cannot remain indifferent.


    Such a colleague, there is another person with surprise, anger, and disbelief on his face.


    Michael Ovitz, the controller of caa, looked coldly, scanning the crowd below, and finally set his sights on one person.


    "Since the establishment of CAA, there has never been such a major mistake. First, I missed "The Blair Witch", and then I missed "Chain Saw", which is currently being screened. Can any of you tell me why this happened!"


    Under his stern gaze, no one dared to make a sound.


    "Kate, I need you to tell me why you kicked Ryan Gosling out of the company!"


    "I need you to give me a reasonable explanation."


    Michael Ovitz was angry not only at the loss of two films, but at being kicked out of what was already at his fingertips.


    He has long been looking for suitable projects to promote packaged services, and has since completely changed his identity and become a member of the most upstream of Hollywood links.


    The most critical success or failure of packaged services lies in a director who can continue to succeed.


    However, such a plan that has not yet been implemented was destroyed by someone, and he was still a member of CAA.


    Facing the sudden anger, Kate couldn''t believe her ears.


    "The Blair Witch", the North American box office exceeded 100 million, and the global box office reached more than 200 million US dollars.


    "Chain Saw", just over a week after its release, has made tens of millions of dollars at the box office. It is conceivable that there will be more box office in the future.


    However, one young director who has achieved such results is Ryan Gosling, a name he has long forgotten, whom he kicked off a few months ago.


    That good-for-nothing guy who was only delusional, even the little guy who was kicked out of the crew, turned himself into a hot director in Hollywood.


    "I don''t care what method you use, you must get Ryan Gosling back to me, remember this is a must. UU Read "


    "Otherwise, get out of CAA, no, get out of Hollywood, I don''t want to see you idiot again."


    "Just because of you idiot, do you know how much loss you have brought to the company!" Michael Ovitz almost vented his anger.


    In fact, as soon as he got the news, he wanted to strangle Kate to death, and even had the idea of ??blocking "Chain Saw".


    However, such an irrational idea is just a flash. "Chain Saw" is the first film released by Fox Searchlight Pictures. Fox, you have to go crazy.


    For a while, he didn''t even know how to get out of the conference room, and his expression was in a trance. It was only then that he slowly realized that he had already deleted the contact information of Ryan Gosling.


    "Michael Ovitz!"


    "Damn old bastard, I have to give you a good look sooner or later."


    "And that Ryan Gosling, just got **** luck."


    As for how to contact Ryan Gosling, he has no idea, maybe he can only pray to God.


    With the passage of time and the arrival of the autumn file, the box office of "Chain Saw" will inevitably decline. Even if the theater companies continue to increase the number of screens, it is still difficult to change the status quo.


    If the spring file is the off-season for the North American box office, then the autumn file is a harsh winter.


    It is true that spring is the off-season for the box office, but commercial blockbusters are often released. Almost every few years, there will be a film in North America that exceeds 100 million yuan.


    The autumn file is completely different. There has never been a commercial blockbuster, and the box office of over 100 million is an unattainable figure.

 Chapter 51： Share the harvest

    In the end, the box office of "Chain Saw" failed to break through 100 million as expected, and was fixed at 63 million US dollars.


    Compared with the $50.3 million box office of "Natural Born Killers" released in the same period, it is a full $13 million higher. The cost of "Natural Born Killers" is as high as $50 million, which means that the cost cannot be recovered through the box office.


    Fortunately, the peripheral income of Hollywood film companies is diverse. The peripheral copyright of "Natural Born Killers" and overseas box office income, etc., should have no problem in recovering the cost in the end. This is where Hollywood''s advantage lies.


    The $63 million box office of "Chain Saw" is almost impossible to rank in the top ten North American box office this year, and even the top twenty is very difficult.


    However, this kind of achievement is still very satisfactory to Helen, Sophia and the main actors of the crew, as well as Fox Searchlight Pictures as the distributor.


    With a cost of US$1.2 million, compared with the box office of US$63 million, the return rate is more than 50 times, and even the most demanding investors will be satisfied.


    Next, it��s time to share the cake. From investors, distributors to theaters, everyone will share a piece of cake that is sweet enough.


    Generally speaking, the theater company will distribute the first box office share about four weeks after the film is released, and the remaining part will be settled within one week after the film is released.


    However, remember that there is another but, when the film distributor will pay the producer, it is hard to say.


    If the producer is stronger, the distribution company will naturally not delay too much, and it is expected to settle the deal within a year.


    Well, a delay of half a year or a year is not a delay at all for a Hollywood distribution company.


    This is true of the seven major Hollywood film companies, and Miramax Films is the leader among them.


    Generally, as long as it is an overseas film, once it is in the hands of Miramax Films, there is no way to receive the remaining box office share or unpaid copyright fees.


    So don''t overestimate the credibility of Hollywood distribution companies.


    Fortunately, this is the first time that Fox Searchlight Pictures has released a film. It is expected that there will be more cooperation in the future, and they will not renege on tens of millions of dollars.


    If Fox Searchlight Pictures reneges on its debts, I am afraid that the distribution department of Twentieth Century Fox will be the first to jump out.


    The reason is very simple. Helen has been negotiating with the distribution department of 20th Century Fox for the past few days about overseas copyrights.


    This time it''s not a share distribution, but a one-time buyout of all overseas copyrights.


    So as soon as "Saw" was released, Ryan hired a well-known third-party auditor to check the dense bills with Fox Searchlight Pictures.


    The theater company deducted the share of taxes and expenses, etc., and finally deducted 25.2 million US dollars, which is already very generous, and the remaining 37.8 million US dollars was transferred to the account of Fox Searchlight Pictures.


    Next, according to the film distribution agreement, Fox Searchlight Pictures has 18% of the North American box office share, which is 11.34 million US dollars, including promotional expenses, distribution fees, etc.


    The remaining US$26.46 million will be transferred to the account of Ryan Studios, and the US$500,000 publicity expenses paid by Ryan himself, as well as about 3,000 copies of "Chain Saw" will be printed. The cost of copying is 650 US dollars, which is 1.95 million US dollars. This fee should also be deducted, and finally about 24.01 million US dollars can be obtained.


    But this is not the end yet. The film is a big hit at the box office, and a big red envelope will definitely be given to all crew members. It is estimated that it will cost about 1 million US dollars. pay taxes.


    Taxes in the United States have always been frighteningly high, but the tax bureau is the last department to provoke, so they can only legally avoid taxes and at the same time spend the money as soon as possible.


    As for Helen''s manager''s share, there is none this time.


    Last time, the box office share of "The Blair Witch" was included in the director''s share, not the investment, so Helen could get 10% of the proceeds.


    This time, "Chain Saw" is the investment share of the studio, so it has nothing to do with Helen.


    Of course, she also gained a lot, such as signing Monica Bellucci, a very good actress.


    What''s more, there is a director who is very popular in Hollywood under his banner, which has an important role in the development of Star Brokerage Company.


    The distribution of the cake this time is just the beginning. The various copyrights of "Chain Saw" will also generate a large amount of income.


    The first is the offline videotape distribution rights that many Hollywood movies rely on for their survival. Although according to the agreement, Fox Searchlight Pictures only gets 30% of the share, the offline videotape distribution rights should be dominated by Ryan Studios.


    However, Ryan knew very well that the studio was an empty shell, and his experience in this area was far inferior to that of Nancy Utley.


    Therefore, the negotiating team was still formed mainly by Fox Searchlight Pictures, relying on 20th Century Fox''s video tape distribution channels, and started various negotiations.


    In the end, the North American video tape distribution rights of "Chain Saw" were sold for 3.2 million US dollars. Remember that it is only a seven-year distribution right. Once the time passes, the agreement needs to be re-signed.


    Even if Ryan is no longer involved in Hollywood in the future, relying on the offline videotape distribution rights of "Chain Saw", he can live a very wealthy life.


    Don''t worry, the TV station''s first round of broadcasting rights and TV change copyrights were packaged and sold to a TV station under News Corporation, earning another 2.4 million US dollars.


    Moreover, it is still not over. A film company in Nando Valley bought the copyright of the film adaptation of "Chain Saw" at a price of 800,000 US dollars. It is expected that a derivative blockbuster will appear in a short time to attract attention. .


    After some operations, a full harvest of 6.4 million U.S. dollars, Fox Searchlight Pictures can take 1.92 million U.S. dollars from it, and Ryan Studios is left with 4.48 million U.S. dollars.


    So far, Ryan has gained $27.48 million in this investment.


    Yes, he knew very well in his heart that the only reason he could have such a huge income this time was that Fox Searchlight Pictures had just been established, otherwise it would be impossible to agree to such superior distribution conditions.


    Of course, he has already taken a solid second step in Hollywood, and has enough voice to negotiate with any distribution company.


    On the contrary, the overseas distribution rights of "Saw" have been in a deadlock. Whether it is 20th Century Fox or the other seven major Hollywood film companies, they have kept the price very low, and none of them can exceed 10 million US dollars.


    The reason is simple. There are dozens of Hollywood companies with distribution channels in North America, large and small.


    However, there are only seven Hollywood film companies that have overseas distribution channels, and they can only choose one of them as the overseas distributor.


    In this way, the seven major film companies can naturally lower the price and obtain more benefits.


    Although there is a taste of monopoly, Ryan knows that this is the rule of Hollywood, and he can only follow it, and must not become a challenger.


    Don''t you see, DreamWorks, which had been prosperous for a while in the previous life, was sadly acquired by one of the seven major film companies.


    Of course, the negotiations should continue, after all, the seven major film companies are not in harmony.


    In the office of the 20th Century Fox distribution department, Ryan sat across from Colette Singer. The two talked very easily, and it was not at all obvious that they had just had a verbal confrontation in the conference room.


    "I admit that "Chain Saw" is a very good film with great commercial value, but the price offered by your female agent is really too outrageous, and no Hollywood distribution company will agree to it." Colette-Singer is candid.


    "The price of 30 million US dollars is actually not expensive at all." Ryan didn''t mean to lower the price at all.


    "It''s too expensive. You need to know that the North American box office of "Saw" is only 63 million US dollars. Such an outrageous price cannot be accepted by any company." Colette-Singer shook his head and said.


    "Actually, $30 million isn''t outrageous at all."


    Ryan calculated one by one, and said: "With the popularity of "Chain Saw", the box office alone can easily recover more than 20 million U.S. dollars, plus overseas offline videotape distribution rights, TV adaptation rights, The right to broadcast the first round of the TV station, the copyright of the game adaptation, etc.��


    "If 20th Century Fox operated it himself, it would be enough to reap more than $20 million."


    It may be exaggerated, but the overseas distribution rights of "Saw" are definitely a big piece of cake for 20th Century Fox.


    "It can''t be calculated that way."


    Colette Singer resisted the urge to roll his eyes, and said, "In this way, 20th Century Fox''s income will become very low, and there is even a possibility of losing money. Remember, we are not Fox Searchlight Pictures."


    "Unless you include all the copyrights of "Chain Saw", and you must have the right to follow-up shooting."


    It is very clear that Twentieth Century Fox is not Fox Searchlight Pictures, and will not give such superior conditions.


    Ryan smiled directly, and it was naturally impossible for him to agree to such a condition.


    "I can step back and take another $20 million, including only the overseas distribution rights of this "Chain Saw"."


    "However, at the same time, you can give priority to signing the distribution rights of the next "Chain Saw"."


    The distribution rights of the next "Chain Saw"!


    Colette-Singer couldn''t help showing hesitation, but unfortunately he was still not satisfied in the end, "The distribution rights alone are not enough, at least 70% of the investment ratio is added."


    Obviously he is not only satisfied with the distribution, but wants to invest.


    "Yes but at most it can only occupy one-third of the investment ratio, otherwise I can only meet Mr. Tom Rothman in person."


    "He should really want to see me cooperate with Fox Searchlight Pictures again." Ryan said without hesitation.


    Tom Rothman!


    Colette-Singer''s complexion finally changed, he took a deep look at Ryan, and said: "18 million US dollars, no more, otherwise we will not be able to explain to the board of directors."


    "As for Mr. Tom Rothman!"


    A trace of taboo was evident on his face, and he said, "It will never harm the interests of Twentieth Century Fox, so I agree to your terms."


    It''s a pity that the new CEO of 20th Century Fox, Tom Rothman, is likely to damage some 20th Century Fox''s interests and give the newly established Fox Searchlight Pictures a chance to develop.


    Even the board of directors can turn a blind eye.


    After all, the next development of Fox Searchlight Pictures is a very important plan for Twentieth Century Fox.


    In contrast, the copyright price of a mere overseas distribution of a film has become insignificant.


    Hearing this, Ryan felt relieved, and said with a smile, "The deal is for our friendship."


    Colette-Singer raised an eyebrow, friendship the hell.


    In the afternoon of that day, the two parties formally reached an agreement to package and sell the overseas publishing rights of "Saw" to 20th Century Fox at a price of 18 million US dollars, including one-third of the investment in the next "Saw" sequel.


    Originally, Ryan didn''t want to bring in investors, but when he thought of Miramax Films and the Wayne Brothers, he always felt something was wrong.


    Only then did he bring it up. With the investment of 20th Century Fox, a lot of trouble can be avoided.

 Chapter 52： new plan

    As one of the main creators of the film "Saw", Ryan needs to follow the crew to overseas promotion, mainly in Europe.


    At the same time, it is necessary to carefully revise the next script and the shooting plan of "Chain Saw 2".


    The only thing that made him a little depressed was that since he came to Europe, he would inevitably come into contact with some European entertainment circles.


    Such as attending a variety of small gatherings.


    In less than half an hour, Ryan was already a little drunk. It wasn''t that he drank too much, but that his drinking capacity was right there. After a few glasses of champagne, he felt top-heavy.


    "You''d better exercise your drinking capacity, or you''ll be ugly sooner or later." Sofia Coppola complained in a low voice. She didn''t stop Ryan from drinking just now.


    "So unless it''s absolutely necessary, I rarely go to parties." Ryan smiled wryly.


    Regardless of past and present lives, his alcohol capacity is not very good.


    "Okay, the person you want to see is here." Sofia Coppola took Ryan''s arm, pointed to the distance, and walked over.


    "Be careful what you say later, some British people may have a bad temper." Sofia Coppola whispered.


    "I can understand." Ryan shrugged his shoulders, expressing his understanding.


    Not to mention a British director, most of the film directors in Europe are like this. While loathing Hollywood, they are eager to break into Hollywood.


    "Hi, dear cousin!"


    Walking to the front, Sofia Coppola let go of Ryan''s arm, and hugged Nicolas Cage very enthusiastically, "How do you feel about being the lead actor of a film whose global box office is about to exceed 100 million!"


    The box office trend of "Chain Saw" in Europe is very stable. If there is no accident, it is only a worldly problem that the global box office exceeds 100 million US dollars.


    Nicholas Cage has filmed many films, many of which have major roles, but there are very few films in which he is the leading role and has a global box office of over 100 million US dollars.


    Starring in a film with a global box office of over 100 million US dollars is not a good thing for him, and he can take a step forward in his career.


    "Excellent!"


    Nicolas Cage let go of Sofia and gave Ryan a hug, "Thank you Ryan."


    After speaking, Nicholas Cage introduced a middle-aged man beside him, "Mike Figgis, a very good director."


    "Director Mike is very happy to meet you." Ryan shook hands with him enthusiastically, with a very polite tone, without a bit of arrogance.


    Of course, in fact, he has never seen the British director''s work.


    After a brief introduction, several people sat down and started chatting casually, all of which were anecdotes from the entertainment industry.


    "I heard that you know Ms. Nancy!" Mike Figgis couldn''t help asking first.


    The Ms. Nancy he was talking about was naturally referring to Nancy Utley, one of the two directors of Fox Searchlight Pictures.


    "That''s right, how come Director Mike knows Ms. Nancy!" Ryan asked a little curiously.


    "No, no, I just heard about it." Mike Figgis was a little embarrassed.


    Maybe Fox Searchlight Pictures and Nancy Utley, the influence of the two in Hollywood, is far from nothing.


    But for an unknown little director in the European film circle, Nancy Utley is like a Hollywood big shot.


    What''s more, Fox Searchlight Pictures is a company specially established by Twentieth Century Fox to distribute independent films. For any independent film director, it is an existence that needs to be looked up to.


    Ryan nodded slightly and didn''t say much.


    "Ahem, I mean, can you introduce Ms. Nancy."


    "I own the film adaptation rights of John O''Brien''s novel of the same name, "Leaving Las Vegas."


    Mike Figgis looked somewhat embarrassed, but he had to express his request to a director who was much younger than himself.


    Hearing this, Nicholas Cage on the side couldn''t help interjecting: "What Mike means is that he hopes to get investment."


    "And distribution channels in North America."


    He has long been fascinated by the adaptation of John O''Brien''s novel of the same name, "Leaving Las Vegas".


    It''s just that Mike Figgis has some difficulties in funding, and he has not been able to find investment, and the distribution channel in North America is also a problem.


    "Can you let me read the script first?"


    As soon as Ryan expressed his desire to invest, the two hit it off.


    Only then did we have the meeting in front of us.


    "Leaving Las Vegas"!


    Ryan subconsciously glanced at Nicolas Cage. If "Lost in Translation" is Scarlett Johansson''s famous work, then "Leaving Las Vegas" is Nicolas Cage''s famous work. Take the Oscar for Best Actor.


    Mike Figgis took out the script he had prepared a long time ago and handed it to Ryan, "Actually, UU Reading I also lack some funds."


    Ryan took over the script and just flipped through it. To be honest, it is a very artistic love story. From a commercial point of view, the plot is very procrastinating.


    But if you want to win the Oscars, especially the best actor and actress and director trophies, it can only be a literary film.


    It''s not that commercial films are not good, but that it''s too difficult, unless you make a group of old men from the academy unable to refuse, and even have to award you the award.


    Such as James Cameron and "Titanic", that is the case.


    "It''s a very good script, and I can invest in it, even in terms of film distribution." Ryan gently closed the script, "I have a good cooperative relationship with Fox Searchlight Pictures and 20th Century Fox."


    Twentieth Century Fox!


    Mike Figgis never imagined that Ryan would cooperate with 20th Century Fox.


    Twentieth Century Fox is the real behemoth compared to Fox Searchlight, which has just released a film.


    What''s more, he is very aware of the influence of News Corporation behind 20th Century Fox on the European media.


    "Thank you very much for your investment."


    Seeing that the wish for many years is about to come true, Mike Figgis is obviously a little excited.


    Naturally, there is no need for Ryan to discuss the following matters with him personally, but the studio is just an empty shell, and things like this can only be handed over to Helen, who is a manager, for the time being.


    Of course, for Helen, it was also an opportunity to take advantage of the opportunity to seek benefits, and she could definitely recommend some contracted actors under Star Brokerage Company to the crew.


    This is why most agents hope to have a famous director under their banner.

 Chapter 53： Relax

    If the Hollywood commercial film circle is full of dirty deals, then the independent film circle is a complete bitch, dirtier than commercial films.


    Behind all large-scale commercial productions, the investment institutions and power structure are very complicated. The important roles in the film are by no means obtained through simple transactions.


    There is no shortage of handsome men and beautiful women in Hollywood, and no producer, investor, or director will take tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars in investment in exchange for overnight tenderness or some shady deals.


    Independent films are completely different. The investment cost is very low, the source of funds is single, and the rights of investors, producers, and directors are often surprisingly large, which has caused all kinds of dirty deals in the independent film circle. .


    For example, the famous Harvey Weinstein is a typical figure among them.


    In fact, "The Blair Witch" and "Chain Saw" can also be regarded as members of independent films in terms of the nature of the film.


    It''s just that Ryan has several roles and is the only investor in the film, so naturally there is no messy deal.


    But the upcoming investment, "Leaving Las Vegas", gave him some headaches.


    "Maybe I need to find a producer who is familiar with the independent film world."


    Looking at the backs of Mike Figgis and Nicolas Cage leaving, Ryan said to himself.


    Investing in a film is far from being as simple as it seems on the surface. Fund supervision, main actor selection, tax rebate policy, crew members, etc., everything should not be hasty, so a qualified producer must be selected for the film.


    The investment budget of "Leaving Las Vegas" is as high as 4 million US dollars, which is definitely not a small amount for Ryan, and the director of the film is a British director, so the crew must have sufficient supervision.


    However, in a short period of time, it is obviously not an easy task to find a qualified producer.


    Producer!


    Sofia Coppola was taken aback for a moment, then thought of the investment intention just reached, and couldn''t help nodding, "There are more tricks in the European film industry than Hollywood, so finding a senior producer is a very important task." Wise choice."


    "Speaking of which, I have a choice."


    "Have you ever heard of it, Jill-Anne-Hurd!"


    "Jill-Anne-Hurd..." Ryan showed a thoughtful look, as if he had heard someone mention this name before.


    "James Cameron''s ex-wife?"


    Sofia Coppola took a sip of the red wine, "To be precise, she should be the second wife. She used to be the producer of "Terminator" and "Alien 2."


    "However, I heard that since she divorced Cameron, her life has not been very good, and she has not been exposed to large-scale commercial productions for a long time."


    "If you invite her, you probably won''t refuse."


    "Then send her an invitation." Ryan agreed directly. Anyway, only one invitation is needed, and it doesn''t matter whether she is Cameron''s ex-wife or not.


    The two talked briefly for a while, and Ryan obviously felt a little headache, probably because of the drunkenness, so he could only get up and say goodbye to Sofia.


    "It seems that I have to go back to the hotel to rest for a while, and say sorry for me." After speaking, Ryan turned and walked outside.


    Seeing Ryan''s appearance, Sophia pouted, without any intention of getting up.


    On the contrary, Monica Bellucci, who had been wandering around the banquet all the time, saw Ryan''s back, hesitated for a moment, and quickly chased after him.


    Naturally, Monica Bellucci''s actions could not be hidden from the crowd at the banquet.


    In this regard, most people just smile knowingly.


    Only a few European female stars cursed secretly.


    "Ryan, Ryan!"


    "Wait a minute, I''ll go back with you."


    Before Ryan walked out of the banquet gate, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind. Turning around, it was Monica Bellucci, and couldn''t help but feel a slight movement in his heart, and took another look at her.


    Monica Bellucci, obviously well-dressed, is wearing a purple rose evening dress, which sets off her slender figure, and her long black hair hangs down naturally, and she is wearing a pair of black high-heeled short boots. Extraordinarily charming.


    "Monica, you don''t have to."


    It is very common for female leading actors in Hollywood movies to have relationships with directors that go beyond friendship.


    Not to mention, Ryan is not only a director, simple as that.


    Monica Bellucci chased after her in a hurry, her hands gently wrapped her arms around Ryan''s arm, her thin lips revealed a hint of seductiveness, "You need to relax."


    Ryan frowned, and couldn''t help but want to say no, but his body''s instinctive reaction made him a little reluctant.


    Seeing that Ryan did not refuse, Monica Bellucci showed a charming smile and pulled him out of the banquet hall.


    After bouts of parched mouths, the two finally returned to the hotel, only then did Ryan realize that the room in front of him didn''t seem to be his own, but another one.


    "Do you need a cup of coffee!" Monica Bellucci supported Ryan to sit down, her lips moved lightly and made a pleasant voice.


    Ryan looked at Monica Bellucci quietly, with a primal impulse in his eyes, "What do you think?"


    For more than half a year, he has been working intensely, not writing scripts, but also shooting, promoting, preparing for the release, etc. He has hardly had a good rest, let alone thinking about the desires between men and women.


    But don''t forget, he was a director in his previous life, so naturally he had many temporary girlfriends.


    "I think you need a cup of coffee." Monica Bellucci leaned closer, almost mouth to mouth, and the two could feel each other''s panting.


    "But I want you more."


    The next moment, Ryan hugged Monica Bellucci, walked to the edge of the soft bed, and rolled together.


    ... (omitted below) ...


    Early the next morning, the sky was already bright.


    After a night of lingering, Ryan just woke up, subconsciously looked around, and found that Monica Bellucci had been up for a long time.


    When he looked up, he saw Monica Bellucci, she had already changed into a white silk pajamas, the concave and convex curves were faintly revealed, and she was wearing a pair of flesh-colored stockings on her legs. more eye-catching.


    Wearing silk stockings early in the morning is obviously not a habit, but related to last night.


    Ryan can even say with certainty that it has something to do with his hobbies.


    "It seems that we should have a good talk."


    After a night of rest, Ryan has completely woken up. Although he doesn''t regret what happened last night, he still needs to talk about it.


    Seeing that Ryan woke up on the bed, Monica Bellucci came to the edge of the bed and sat down very casually, put her finger on Ryan''s lips, "Don''t worry, I just want you to relax, No other meaning."


    "At best it''s a way of paying back."


    "Of course you can, treat it as a transaction."


    The unexpected reaction made Ryan a little uncomfortable, and he was silent for a while, then hugged Monica Bellucci into his arms, and kissed her radiant jade cheek.


    "I��"


    Ryan didn''t know what to say for a while, whether he couldn''t laugh or cry, or said it was a great return, and he couldn''t stop thinking about it.


    Feeling the soft body in his arms, he said speechlessly: "A very good return."


    "Okay, let''s not talk about this."


    He didn''t want to continue talking about this topic, "This time I came to the UK, in addition to the promotion of "Chain Saw", I also talked about the investment of a film."


    "John O''Brien''s novel of the same name, a script adapted from "Leaving Las Vegas"."


    Monica Bellucci was taken aback for a moment, looked at Ryan with complicated eyes, then showed a sweet smile, and said very generously: "Sounds very good!"


    "Then, my dear director Ryan, do you want to direct this film yourself!"


    For Hollywood circles, giving and receiving is a very common transaction.


    Since it was a default deal, Ryan would naturally not refuse, "The director is Mike Figgis, an Englishman, and I am only an investor."


    "However, I have read the introduction of the heroine in the script, and the image is very shaping."


    heroine!


    Monica Bellucci shook her head, looked straight at Ryan, and said, "I would rather be the heroine in your next film."


    What she was talking about was naturally not "Saw 2", but the new script that Ryan had been carefully preparingYes. "


    "However, I must explain in advance that maybe "Leaving Las Vegas" is only a low-budget film with an unknown director, but the content and plot of the film are very suitable for Oscar awards."


    "As for my next film."


    Ryan said frankly: "Maybe it will be a little more artistic, but generally it will cater to business."


    To put it very bluntly, one is a film that can hit the Oscars, but the film investment is very low, and the director is unknown, and the other is a very likely commercial production, but it has no chance for the Oscars.


    Monica Bellucci leaned in and hugged Ryan dishonestly, "Your opinion is it!"


    Speaking of this, she never thought that there would be two heroines in front of her, and she could choose whatever she wanted, even if it was a kind of transaction.


    ""Leaving Las Vegas" is a very good opportunity." Ryan said "Leaving Las Vegas" without hesitation. There are many opportunities to appear in commercial movies, but the chance to hit the Oscars is not that good. Very rare.


    "But there is another prerequisite. You must improve your acting skills. It is best to enroll in an acting training class, and at the same time hire a good private teacher to guide your acting skills."


    Art films and commercial films have different requirements for acting skills.


    "Acting skills!"


    "no problem."


    Monica Bellucci agreed, and then her movements became wider and wider, and she even lay down directly, posing a seductive posture, and said, "Then next."


    As she spoke, she took off her pajamas and fully revealed herself in front of Ryan.


    Next, during a few days of European publicity tour, the two lived together directly.

 Chapter 54： new director

    "Saw" was a big hit, and Ryan became well-known in Hollywood. If the box office of "The Blair Witch" was counted, it was already comparable to some well-known directors.


    The identity of the director of "The Blair Witch" is no longer a secret in Hollywood.


    However, Ryan is very clear that the success of "The Blair Witch" is just an opportunistic promotional trick, and "Saw" is a horror movie.


    Neither is likely to be mainstream in Hollywood


    From another aspect, it can be seen that during this period of time, Helen has received invitations from many film companies, including the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    However, almost all want to invest in the next "Saw", or shoot other horror films, none of which are commercial blockbusters.


    Faced with these cooperation or directing invitations, Ryan refused without hesitation, and he even refused to direct the next "Chain Saw".


    The reason is very simple, he doesn''t want to be labeled as a horror film director by the film company.


    In desperation, Twentieth Century Fox could only agree to find a new director.


    In fact, the most suitable director for "Saw 2" is none other than Darren-Lynn-Bousman.


    In his previous life, several "Chain Saw" directed by him were very popular.


    Among them, "Chain Saw 2" has a North American box office of 87 million U.S. dollars and a global box office of 147 million U.S. dollars.


    "Chain Saw 3" only had a three-day opening weekend in North America, earning as much as US$34.3 million, with a North American box office of US$80.23 million and a global box office of US$164 million.


    "Chain Saw 4" has a North American box office of $63.3 million and a global box office of $139 million.


    The average cost of each film is only more than 10 million U.S. dollars, but it has achieved a box office of more than 400 million U.S. dollars.


    Such a dazzling achievement.


    Since Darren Lynn Bousman left the "Saw" series, the next few "Saw" movies have obviously become somewhat eclipsed.


    When it came to "Chain Saw 9", he had to be invited back to direct again.


    It is enough to see how extraordinary his achievements in "Chain Saw" are.


    But now Darren Lynn Bousman, probably not yet twenty years old, obviously cannot direct a movie with an investment of millions of dollars.


    Of course, in his previous life, he succeeded in "Chain Saw" and failed in "Chain Saw", and he never escaped the title of director of fear in his whole life.


    So Ryan didn''t want to go on to direct the next "Saw".


    Fortunately, Hollywood has never lacked good directors. For example, Gregory Hoblit recommended by Twentieth Century Fox is a very good choice.


    Now he has only filmed two series "Hill Street Blues" and "Latin American Law", facing the cooperation of 20th Century Fox, he naturally cannot refuse.


    According to the trajectory of his previous life, his screen debut "Level One Fear" will have a North American box office of 56 million US dollars and a global box office of 103 million US dollars. He is considered a good director of horror films.


    There is also a very good point, Gregory Hoblit''s director''s salary is very low, and he even signed four contracts in one breath, and the total salary of all the films is less than 1 million US dollars.


    Of course, in the future, if the movie becomes a big hit, there will inevitably be some salary increases.


    As for Ryan, he also served as a producer.


    In addition to preparing for the next "Saw", I also took time to meet Cameron''s second wife, Jill-Anne-Hurd.


    From the first meeting, Ryan felt that Jill-Anne-Hurd was not simple, or very shrewd, and would never be willing to stay in the independent film circle.


    Not only agreed to the invitation of the producer of "Leaving Las Vegas", but also tentatively asked Ryan about his next film plan, just to seek the position of producer.


    For several of Ryan''s films, the position of producer is either taken by himself or by Sofia or Helen. At least there is no plan to find a producer right now.


    In addition, I took the time to rent a single-family apartment. The design of the three-story building is exquisitely decorated, which is much better than the previous apartment.


    As for the last apartment, or the murder scene, it was used to shoot the "Chain Saw" series of films.


    To be honest, living in a murder scene for a long time, even if Ryan didn''t feel anything, no one would dare to be a guest.


    At least Monica Bellucci didn''t dare.


    In desperation, he could only change an apartment.


    After looking at the time, Ryan drove away from the single-family apartment he had just rented, and stopped at a coffee shop near Hollywood Boulevard.


    As soon as he entered the door, he saw Monica Bellucci who had come a step earlier. There was a thick stack of video tapes on the coffee table, and she was holding a textbook similar to actor cultivation in her hand, and she was reading it very seriously.


    Ryan went straight to Monica Bellucci and sat down, glanced at the video tape on the table, and said, "The Godfather?"


    "Very good instructional video."


    The performance in "The Godfather" is worth learning for all actors in Hollywood, and even many big stars have seriously imitated it.


    "Recommended by an acting teacher."


    Monica Bellucci put down the textbook in her hand, showing a delicate face, "Ryan, you are late today."


    During this period of time, the two would get together from time to time, or relax.


    "There is some traffic jam on the road."


    Ryan made a helpless gesture, and then took out a file bag, "This is the script of "Leaving Las Vegas", you can discuss it with your private acting teacher."


    In fact, the script of "Leaving Las Vegas" has been completed long ago, but Mike Figgis is a little dissatisfied with some details, and has been perfecting the script until yesterday, when the official script was delivered.


    Monica Bellucci took over the script and flipped through it a few times, "I''m even more curious about when your next work will be approved."


    In comparison, she is more curious about what type of film Ryan''s next work will be, which will make him give up the opportunity to continue directing "Chain Saw".


    "The script has been written a long time ago, but recently I want to acquire an animation studio and the copyright of some comic superhero characters, so I can only wait for a while."


    Ryan did not hide this, anyway, it is no secret that he wants to acquire Blue Sky Studios, as well as the copyright of some comic superhero characters.


    The acquisition of Blue Sky Studios and the copyrights of some comic superhero characters during this period is obviously a very good investment choice.


    Furthermore, instead of depreciating tens of millions of dollars in the account to pay taxes, it is better to invest early.


    "Which Blue Sky Studio and Marvel Comics characters copyright?" Monica Bellucci was a little puzzled.


    Blue Sky Studio is not unknown to Hollywood, but it is not famous for its animation technology, but for its special effects.


    The superhero characters of Marvel comics are deeply rooted in the hearts of every American.


    "That''s right, that studio has the copyright of some Marvel superhero characters." Ryan asked the waiter to order a cup of coffee.


    "If the acquisition is successful, the studio may produce its first animated feature film next year. Once the box office is not satisfactory, I am afraid I will face bankruptcy."


    Half-joking tone.


    The production of 3D computer animation feature films not only takes a long time, but also requires a lot of money.


    Once the box office is not satisfactory, bankruptcy is out of the question, but at least tens of millions of dollars will be lost.


    "I believe in you."


    "By the way, when will the filming of "Leaving Las Vegas" start?"


    Monica Bellucci didn''t mean to worry at all. She knew that as long as the "Chain Saw" series could be filmed, Ryan would not face bankruptcy.


    "Probably around Christmas."


    "It doesn''t conflict with your shooting time of "Saw 2". You should still have some time to prepare." Ryan calculated the time. "Leaving Las Vegas" is expected to be released in October next year, so the shooting plan There is no rush.


    "Before this year, I really couldn''t believe that I would have the opportunity to star in a film that hit the Oscars." Monica Bellucci was a little emotional, UU Reading www.uukanshu. com Regarding the Oscar for Best Actress, she didn''t dare to have the slightest hope, and being nominated was already considered a blessing.


    "That''s why you have to take advantage of this opportunity. Maybe you will get a statuette at the next Oscars dinner." Ryan said half-jokingly.


    The Best Actress Oscar has always been one of the most competitive awards. In addition to acting skills, qualifications, and connections, it also requires huge capital investment.


    With Monica Bellucci''s reputation, there is almost no chance of winning the Oscar for Best Actress.


    Of course, the Oscar jury has always been unexpected, and no one dares to say that there is no possibility.


    However, Elizabeth Su, who had good acting skills in her previous life, did not win the Oscar for Best Actress in the end.


    "Instead of looking forward to the Oscars, it''s better to look forward to the Golden Globes." Monica Bellucci knew very well that it was almost impossible for her to win the Oscar for Best Actress, but she could try the Golden Globes.


    Golden Globes!


    Ryan nodded and said, "I will discuss it with Fox Searchlight Pictures at that time."


    The release of "Chain Saw 2" was handed over to Twentieth Century Fox, and the release of "Leaving Las Vegas" was handed over to Fox Searchlight Pictures, which can be regarded as a balance.


    "As I said, you don''t have to." Monica Bellucci''s mood suddenly became a little complicated.


    Even if it is only the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, not an Oscar, it still needs a lot of investment.


    "This is just one aspect of the film''s publicity plan." Ryan said truthfully.


    Since "Leaving Las Vegas" was aiming for awards, he would naturally not miss the Golden Globe Awards. He just did it by the way, at most adding some promotional efforts for the heroine.

 Chapter 55： witness history

    Hollywood in 1994 was definitely the brightest period in history. All kinds of commercial blockbusters emerged one after another throughout the year, and even slightly opened a gap in the gate on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and began to implement the box office split policy.


    Against this background, another shocking event happened in Hollywood in October, or news enough to make all Hollywood practitioners admire.


    In October 1994, three ambitious guys, Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen, founded a film company "DreamWorks".


    At the beginning of its establishment, DreamWorks aimed at the seven major Hollywood film companies and wanted to break the long-standing monopoly.


    It can be said that this newly established DreamWorks has received the support of almost all Hollywood practitioners.


    At the same time, the three founders of DreamWorks are all veterans of Hollywood practitioners and have very large network resources.


    Even Ryan, who never liked attending banquets, accepted the invitation to the Hollywood dinner that attracted worldwide attention.


    Stars gathered in North Hollywood that night, and a number of high-level Hollywood figures came. As Ryan, he was barely qualified to come in, and he had no chance to talk to the Big Three of DreamWorks.


    Only when you reach the level of George Lucas, you can talk to him in the past. It can be seen how prosperous the Big Three of DreamWorks are at this time.


    Such a scene is very emotional, who would have thought that DreamWorks was only a flash in the pan, and in just ten years, it finally declined a little bit.


    "Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, David Geffen, an unbelievable combination." Looking at the place where the crowd gathered not far away, Ryan sighed with emotion.


    Steven Spielberg, directed the thriller movie "Jaws" in 1975, on June 12, 1981, filmed the action-adventure film "Raiders of the Lost Ark", on June 11, 1993, filmed the sci-fi adventure film " Jurassic Park releases.


    If I remember correctly, in more than a month, another film "Schindler''s List" directed by him will also be released, and by virtue of this film, he won the 51st American Film and Television Golden Globe Film Category-Best Director Award and Best Director Award at the 66th Academy Awards.


    However, these are just the beginning of a legend for Steven Spielberg.


    Jeffrey Katzenberg, perhaps his reputation now is far inferior to Steven Spielberg, but as one of the Big Three of DreamWorks, Jeffrey Katzenberg, who is in charge of feature film animation , still cannot be underestimated.


    In just a few years, several feature-length animated films were produced, which were sold one after another, making the DreamWorks animation department second only to Pixar Animation Studios in fame, and stabilizing Blue Sky Animation Studios.


    Even though Future DreamWorks is in a quagmire, DreamWorks'' animated feature films are thriving.


    David Geffen, a name that is hard to remember, once founded the famous Geffen record company, released Elton John, and "Sonic Youth", "Guns and Roses", "Nirvana" ", "Aerosmith" and other band albums, until 1990, the company was merged into the MCA Group.


    It has to be said that his achievements in music are extraordinary.


    "It''s really unbelievable."


    Helen''s tone was a bit complicated, she sighed softly, then straightened her expression, and said to Ryan solemnly: "Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen are in Hollywood Very influential, but����


    "What I''m saying is but, at least for a while, it''s best not to have anything to do with them."


    "Spielberg is Jewish, and he has a wide range of contacts in Jewish circles. He can not be afraid of being suppressed by other film companies, but other people do not have this qualification."


    Not to mention Hollywood, but all walks of life in North America, and even every corner, there is no shortage of Jewish influence.


    Ryan nodded lightly, he naturally understood Helen''s meaning, "Don''t worry, I don''t want to offend the seven major film companies, not to mention that DreamWorks has just been established, and it doesn''t even have a distribution channel in North America, so let''s talk about cooperation at this time A little too early."


    "And, so far, the cooperation with 20th Century Fox has been pretty good."


    Unless Dreamworks can really break the monopoly of the seven major film companies and have global distribution channels, Ryan will not have anything to do with it for a long time to come.


    In his previous life, Paramount had followed DreamWorks for a long time, and finally got it into his pocket. He didn''t want to be targeted by Paramount.


    "Okay, let''s go there." Helen pointed to George Lucas who was idle, "Remember, don''t talk about Spielberg and DreamWorks for a while, these things are not what you should talk about."


    After speaking, she walked towards George Lucas.


    "Hi Uncle George."


    "This is the Ryan Gosling I mentioned." Helen introduced very politely.


    "Nice to meet you, Mr. George Lucas!"


    "Thank you for your many times of help." Ryan''s tone was very respectful.


    George Lucas looked Ryan up and down, showing a look of surprise, and said, "It''s as young as Helen said."


    "I''ve seen the marketing plan for ''The Blair Witch'' and it''s just unexpected."


    "What''s even more unexpected is that the University of Southern California is your alma mater!"


    As rumored, George Lucas seems to enjoy giving back to his alma mater, USC, by helping some USC graduates.


    He suddenly changed his voice, "It seems that our little Sophia is not here!"


    "I heard she became an executive producer?"


    Apparently, George Lucas was surprised that Sofia Coppola became an executive producer on Saw.


    It can be heard from his words that he has known Sofia for a long time, or her father, Director Coppola.


    "As soon as the banquet started, Sophia was called away by his father." Ryan didn''t expect that George Lucas knew Sophia.


    "That old guy is still as stubborn as before. He has to tie Sophia by his side. There is no room for young people." George Lucas seemed to be very familiar with Director Coppola, and said bluntly this matter.


    "By the way, Helen said you want to invest in Blue Sky Studio?"


    "Very bold investment plan If you need help, please let me know."


    George Lucas reached out and patted Ryan on the shoulder, and said, "I''m going to see that old stubborn Coppola and rescue our little Sophia casually."


    "Helen, remember that next time you have time, you can bring Ryan to the manor for dinner."


    After George-Lucas left, Helen explained: "Uncle George and Director Coppola have known each other for a long time, probably for decades."


    "Director Coppola is the leader of Uncle George, and the first short film he directed was completed under the guidance of Director Coppola."


    "There is also the first official film "American Graffiti" directed by Uncle George. Director Coppola helped him a lot. The producer of the film is Director Coppola, so they have always had a good relationship."


    Ryan suddenly had an awareness of the connections of the Coppola family.


    No wonder Sofia can be an actor if she wants to be an actor, and go to the fashion industry if she wants to go to the fashion industry. Even when she was a director, she didn''t lack investment, let alone looking for distribution companies like most independent film directors.


    Among them, the role played by director Coppola is by no means as simple as it seems on the surface.


    Even Nicolas Cage has to admit that his success is inseparable from the support of director Coppola.


    "Leaving Las Vegas", let Nicholas - Cage took home the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, the Oscar for Best Actor Award, two statuettes, and the film''s director Mike - Figgis, Nominated for only two awards.


    There must be director Coppola''s influence in it, otherwise, relying on Nicolas Cage himself, it is almost impossible to get two statuettes in one fell swoop.

 Chapter 56： invest

    The establishment of DreamWorks will not be able to see its impact on Hollywood in a short period of time, but almost all Hollywood practitioners know that the seven major film companies will not sit back and watch the rise of DreamWorks.


    Of course, these things have nothing to do with Ryan, he just witnessed a historical moment.


    He cares more about Blue Sky Animation Studios than DreamWorks.


    Blue Sky Studios was founded in 1987. The office is located on the second floor of a dentist''s office in Blaircliffe Manor, New York. The founder Chris Wedge and Pixar animation studio veteran and creative director John Lasseter Is a friend for many years.


    Surprisingly, the two eventually became rivals.


    Like Pixar Animation Studios, Blue Sky Studios is not doing very well. It doesn��t even have the technology to produce 3D animation feature films. At best, it can be regarded as a studio that produces special effects for feature films, TV and other entertainment programs Real animation studio.


    It was not until the early 1990s that he began to involve in film visual effects, and participated in many Hollywood films.


    The difference between Blue Sky Studios and Pixar Animation Studios is that the operation of the studio is slightly better than that of Pixar Animation Studios.


    However, Pixar Animation Studios has a cooperation agreement signed with Disney, and has already started preparations as early as 1991. It wants to produce the first 3D animated feature film in history. It is expected that "Toy Story" will be released in the second half of next year.


    But Blue Sky Studio is still a special effects studio.


    According to the trajectory of the previous life, it was not until 1998 that it launched the animated short film "Bonnie Rabbit", which won the 71st Oscar Award for Best Animated Short Film.


    The short film of about seven minutes is the painstaking effort of Blue Sky Studio for eight years, laying the foundation for the future production of the famous "Ice Age".


    However, at this time, Blue Sky Studios was caught in a dilemma. Disney��s hand-drawn animation feature film "The Lion King" was a big hit, which indicated that the prospect of hand-drawn animation feature films had not yet weakened.


    Behind it is Pixar Animation Studios, the first 3D animation feature film that has been painstakingly produced for many years, and it will be released soon.


    Under such circumstances, Ryan and his team came downstairs to Blue Sky Studio, and they were about to meet the famous founder of Blue Sky Studio, Chris Wedge.


    Chris Wedge in his previous life can be said to be a legendary figure.


    After getting out of the car, Sophia couldn''t help complaining, "I don''t know what you want to buy for such a small special effects studio!"


    In this regard, everyone has long felt very strange about Ryan''s decision. If they buy the copyright of the images of superheroes under Marvel Comics, it is possible to shoot them in the future.


    So a small production special effects studio, basically useless.


    Not long after, the group finally saw the famous Chris Wedge in the previous life.


    "Mr. Chris, it''s a great honor to meet you." Ryan''s attitude was very low, or he had great expectations for investing in Blue Sky Studios.


    It''s an investment, not a purchase, and leaving Chris Wedge''s Blue Sky Studios would be worthless.


    "Mr. Ryan, you are as young as the rumors say."


    There was a look of surprise in Chris Wedge''s eyes. He didn''t expect that this investor not only has a lot of fame in Hollywood, but also looks very young.


    "I''ve seen "Chain Saw" directed by you, it''s a great movie."


    "However, I have a question, why would you want to invest in a special effects studio?"


    Regarding the sudden investment, he was very suspicious, knowing that any Hollywood practitioner would not be optimistic about a small production special effects studio.


    What''s more, the investment in his mouth will not be a small sum, but a huge sum of tens of millions of dollars.


    "It''s very simple. I am optimistic about the future prospects of 3D animation. With technology updates, 3D animation will definitely become the mainstream in the future."


    "Right now, apart from Pixar Animation Studios and John Lasseter, who have the ability to create 3D animated feature films, only you and Blue Sky Studios have this potential." Ryan said very frankly, nothing more than fancying Blue Sky Studios technical reserves.


    "Perhaps you are right."


    Chris Wedge showed a look of regret, and said: "But it''s a pity that Blue Sky Studio doesn''t have the ability to produce a 3D animated feature film. You should invest in Pixar Animation Studios. For the time being, only Pixar has 3D animated feature films." production technology."


    Some media once called Chris Wedge "the John Lasseter of the East Coast."


    But now the two have gradually distanced themselves, even Chris Wedge himself has to admit this fact.


    "So I''m here." Ryan took his words and said: "Once the investment agreement is reached, I will immediately invest 3 million US dollars to make the first experimental short film to explore 3D animation technology."


    "Before Christmas next year, I will invest at least 30 million US dollars again to prepare for the production of the first 3D animation feature film, and I will not intervene in the daily management of the studio, including studio creativity and other matters, except for necessary financial supervision. "


    To put it bluntly, Ryan just wanted to be an investor, not to be in charge of Blue Sky Studios.


    With an investment of up to 33 million U.S. dollars, even Chris Wedge could not remain indifferent. After a long silence, he opened his mouth and said: "Blue Sky Studios is not Pixar. With a budget of 30 million U.S. dollars, I am afraid that the first 3D animation cannot be produced. feature film."


    It has to be said that Pixar''s animation work is strong.


    "As long as it is reasonable, I can continue to add funds." Ryan''s tone was very firm.


    Continue to add funds!


    Helen and the others couldn''t help frowning, spending tens of millions of dollars to produce a 3D animation feature film, it was not a wise decision no matter how you looked at it.


    "Even with enough funds, with the strength of Blue Sky Studios, it will take at least five years of production time to produce a 3D animated feature film." Chris Wedge''s tone seemed to contain a hint of excitement.


    With an investment of tens of millions of dollars and a five-year production, if it were another investor, I''m afraid it would have been too long ago to turn around and leave.


    Ke Ruien''s expression remained unchanged, and he agreed.


    "Can."


    "However, I want 80% of the shares of Blue Sky Studio. As the founder of the studio, you can get the remaining 10% of the shares, and the remaining 10% of the shares will be reserved for the creative team of the studio. .��


    If you want a creative team to work hard, you must allocate some shares.


    Allocating 20% ??of the shares in exchange for the rise of Blue Sky Studio is obviously a very good deal.


    "Eighty percent of the shares?"


    Chris Wedge is inevitably a little reluctant. UU Reading handed over the studio he founded.


    However, facing such favorable conditions and the investment of tens of millions of dollars in preparation for the production of a 3D animation feature film, he simply could not refuse.


    "Obviously tens of millions of dollars in investment, I couldn''t say no."


    In the end, he still agreed, and the following things will naturally be handed over to professionals.


    In just three days, the negotiating team reached an investment agreement.


    Immediately after the signing of the agreement, Ryan remitted 3 million US dollars to the account of Blue Sky Studio, and immediately began to prepare for the production of the first 3D experimental short film. piece.


    It usually takes three to five years to produce a 3D animation feature film, but after all, Blue Sky Studios is the first time to produce an animation feature film, and it is a 3D animation feature film, so the time may be longer.


    In the previous life, the first experimental short film of Blue Sky Studios took eight years, mainly because of lack of funds. With the cooperation of 20th Century Fox, "Ice Age" was produced in only three years.


    In Port Richmond, California, far away from New York, in Pixar Animation Studios, John Lasseter gently hung up the phone, showing a hint of emotion, "Pixar will face a terrible opponent in the future."


    No one knows Chris Wedge''s ambitions better than him. As long as he has sufficient funds, he will definitely not hesitate to make a 3D animated feature film.


    Fortunately, with the technical reserves of Blue Sky Studios, there will be no competition for Pixar for a long time.


    In contrast, Disney''s hand-drawn animation and that **** cooperation agreement are the biggest shackles of Pixar Animation Studios.

 Chapter 57： Accident

    Since he bought Blue Sky Studios, except for meeting George Lucas, Ryan spent the rest of the time in the "Saw 2" crew, as if he had forgotten about the Blue Sky Studios he had just bought.


    Of course, it''s not that he doesn''t pay attention to Blue Sky Studio, but Ryan knows that he doesn''t understand the production technology of animated feature films, let alone a 3D animated feature film, and can only leave these things to professionals.


    Generally speaking, almost all animated feature films are aimed at audiences of all ages, or are biased towards underage children.


    For this aspect, Ryan really doesn''t understand, he has never watched a few cartoons in his previous life, unless it was Havoc in Heaven and Gourd Baby.


    As for the animated feature films produced by Blue Sky Studio, at most he knows the names and has never seen them.


    In this way, it is better to focus on "Chain Saw 2".


    In fact, Ryan didn''t have a lot of producer work, and since Sophia continued to serve as executive producer, she was responsible for many things.


    But compared to "Saw 1", Sophia''s work is obviously a lot easier. The preparations for the crew are all in charge of the 20th Century Fox, and the speed is scary.


    During this period, apart from some disagreements with the person in charge of 20th Century Fox and the selection of actors, she hardly encountered any difficulties.


    Even Gregory Hoblit, the director of the crew, rarely asked about Sophia''s work unless necessary.


    Gregory-Hoblitt is very clear about his status. Ryan is the main investor of the film, but also has multiple identities as producer and screenwriter. In many things, he can only shoot according to Ryan''s wishes.


    Sophia often acted as Ryan''s spokesperson, so he didn''t dare to say anything more.


    What''s more, the crew members don''t know that Sofia''s father is the famous director Coppola.


    To put it bluntly, Gregory Hoblit''s directorship is somewhat inaccurate, or to be precise, it is a filming job of Ryan.


    Everything related to the filming method and plot of the film is determined by Ryan himself, and he can only shoot within this framework.


    Scenes like this are not surprising in Hollywood. The power of many crews is in the hands of producers, not film directors.


    In this regard, 20th Century Fox, not only did not hide anything, but wished that Ryan would shoot it himself.


    As for Gregory-Hobright''s ideas, no one cared.


    For Twentieth Century Fox, the core of the "Saw" series will always be Ryan, not Gregory Hoblitt or another director.


    As time passed day by day, the shooting progress of "Saw 2" was very fast. After more than a week, most of the shots have been shot, and it is expected to be announced that the shooting will end in another week or so.


    Start the next session to edit the video, and finally cut out more than 100 minutes of content from a bunch of shots.


    Regarding editing rights, Ryan once had a fierce conflict with 20th Century Fox.


    Facing the person in charge of 20th Century Fox, he even made it clear that he can no longer care about the producer''s remuneration, and he can also make concessions on the selection of actors. The only thing that cannot be compromised is the editing rights.


    Ryan''s producer fee is not a lot, or it doesn''t fit his current status.


    But then again, the production cost of "Chain Saw 2" was only $4 million, which seems to be more than three times higher than the production cost of "Chain Saw 1".


    Ke Ruien asked for more plasma, props, and the increase in actors'' remuneration, in general, it''s really not a lot.


    He can''t open his mouth like a lion and offer a million-dollar producer fee!


    share!


    It''s even more impossible, even if many gold medal producers in Hollywood, in addition to the share stipulated by the Producers Union, it is difficult to obtain the box office share of the rest of the film.


    So Ryan simply asked for a little producer fee for a symbolic amount.


    After some negotiations, 20th Century Fox had no choice but to give in, handing over the final editing rights of the film to him, and only reserved the right to make suggestions.


    It was Sofia Coppola, who got a big executive producer''s salary this time.


    It seemed that Ryan was at a disadvantage. In fact, he didn''t feel anything. Anyway, 20th Century Fox only accounted for one-third of the film''s investment, and he was the main investor.


    Just after shooting a scene, Sophia came up with a cup of hot coffee, "Do you have time in the afternoon!"


    "A small exhibition needs you to go, and Spielberg invited it."


    "exhibition?"


    "In what way?"


    Ryan suddenly thought of Spielberg''s background, and his heart moved slightly, "Could it be related to sex!"


    The whole of Hollywood or most of the people on the earth know that Spielberg is a staunch anti-governmentist. The "Schindler''s List" released last year directly puts the sham on the pillar of shame.


    "That''s right, it''s an exhibition about the persecution of Jews by the Communist Party during World War II."


    "Spielberg or other Jews hold similar exhibitions almost every year and invite some public figures to attend, but you can rest assured that there will be no special media interviews."


    After finishing speaking, Sophia subconsciously glanced at a certain part of the crew, and continued: "You can definitely take your little lover with you, it''s all a date."


    About Ryan and Monica Bellucci''s tricks, almost everyone in the crew knows it well.


    It is very common for directors and leading actresses to get together in Hollywood.


    Not to mention an unmarried couple, even a more shocking mess, it''s not news to Hollywood.


    "It seems that I want to remind you that it''s okay to find a sexual partner, but for the other half, then you''d better stay away from Hollywood actresses, otherwise you will regret it in the future."


    Ryan was very speechless, wishing to refute, but when he thought that Sophia hadn''t met Spike-Jones yet, there was no marriage or ex-husband, so he could only hold back.


    In her previous life, Sophia''s contacts seemed to be Hollywood professionals.


    At noon, after a simple lunch, Ryan took Monica Bellucci and drove away from the shooting scene to the exhibition in North Hollywood.


    Facing the photos of the murder of Jews in the exhibition, Monica couldn''t help exclaiming in a low voice, deeply shocked.


    She is an Italian, and based on her intuitive understanding, she is not very clear about the crimes committed by the Communist Party. She can''t believe the scenes in front of her at all, such as the unburned corpses in the crematorium and the piles of dead corpses in the gas chamber.


    On the contrary, Ryan was a member of the other side of the Pacific Ocean in his previous life, and he had seen many crimes left by the Japanese army. Compared with the photos in front of him, it was even worse.


    "The experience of the Jews is indeed worthy of sympathy, but the Jews are also a forgetful nation." Ryan''s tone was very flat, as if he didn''t see the pictures in front of him.


    Just as Monica Bellucci looked confused, an angry voice suddenly sounded behind the two.


    "Young man, you must give me an explanation today and apologize for your words just now."


    An old man in his sixties or seventies looked at Ryan coldly. If he was ten years younger, he would have rushed forward.


    Jewish!


    Or a Jew!


    Monica Bellucci immediately had a bad premonition, and secretly pulled Ryan to show that he had better apologize immediately and don''t cause trouble. You must know the influence of Jewish people in Hollywood. Dare to underestimate.


    Ryan nodded, telling Monica not to worry, then turned to the old man who got up suddenly and said, "Sorry, I don''t think what I said just now was wrong. The Jews are a forgetful people."


    ��As far as I know, during World War II, a consul-general of the Austrian regional consulate opened the door to Jews rejected by more than 50 countries, issued visas to thousands of Jews, and was even expelled during the period. I went to the consulate, but I didn''t give in at all."


    "However, such a heroic figure seems to have been forgotten by the Jews. They only remember Schindler and Schindler''s list, but they don''t know that there was a Chinese who helped a large number of Jews during World War II. Far more than Schindler''s list."


    Ryan''s tone was unceremonious, and he was not even afraid of being known by the Jews, because what he said was the truth Even for the release of "Schindler''s List" last year, these Jews owed He Fengshan an apology.


    He Fengshan is a very common name, but it helped thousands of Jews during World War II, but now only a few people know it.


    In the previous life, He Fengshan died of illness in San Francisco, USA on September 28, 1997. When his daughter He Manli was packing her luggage, she accidentally discovered He Fengshan��s diary when he issued visas to Jews, and after sorting out and checking relevant historical materials, she finally published it.


    He Fengshan''s deeds back then were made public.


    For a while, Frank Pearson''s eyes softened, he took a deep look at Ryan, and said: "I will investigate this matter myself, and if it is true, then I will publicize his deeds to all Jews, and I personally apologize to you."


    "If it''s just a lie, I''ll let you know how hard it is to offend an old Jewish man."


    "No one can slander the Jewish race."


    "I hope so." Ryan shrugged, as if he didn''t care about the matter, "His name is He Fengshan, he is a Chinese, and he should live in Los Angeles now. You can investigate or look up some historical materials."


    "I will." After speaking, Frank Pearson turned and left without hesitation.


    Seeing this, Monica Bellucci finally breathed a sigh of relief. Just now, she was really afraid that Ryan and the old man would rush out, which might arouse the hostility of the entire Jewish circle.


    "Listen to me, don''t do this next time, don''t offend any old Jewish people."


    "Don''t worry, it''s okay, what I said is all the truth." Ryan told her not to worry.


    Unless history changes, he was just telling a fact.

 Chapter 58： new negotiations

    What happened at the exhibition was just a small episode for Ryan. In the next few days, he was busy filming "Chain Saw 2".


    Eight days passed in a flash, the filming of the crew was over, and 20th Century Fox specially held a grand banquet.


    However, Ryan did not participate. Instead, he followed the editor hired by Twentieth Century Fox and plunged into the editing room.


    For three consecutive days, there was no news of Ryan. Monica Bellucci had to come to the editing room in person. When she opened the door, a strange smell came out, accompanied by sour smell, food, cigarettes, etc. Wait for the smell, mixed together, the taste is horrible and scary.


    Monica Bellucci almost couldn''t help but slammed the door shut to stay away from these horrible smells.


    However, thinking of where she came to today, she finally chose to bite the bullet and walk in. The door was not closed, it was all to let the smell out.


    The editing room is somewhat messy. There are leftover pizzas, hamburgers and other food on the table, and there are dense cigarette butts on the floor. It smells strange.


    After looking around, she finally found Ryan''s figure. His hair was messed up, as if he hadn''t washed it for a few days, his clothes were in a mess, and there was a faint sour smell, as if he looked a bit like a homeless man.


    "Hush!"


    "lighter."


    Seeing Monica Bellucci approaching, Ryan made a booing gesture, stood up, and said, "Go out and say, Jack is still resting."


    Monica Bellucci nodded, quickly rushed out of the editing room, went outside, took a deep breath of fresh air, and said, "The smell just now almost made me faint."


    "Can''t you find some time to clean up?"


    Ryan spread his hands helplessly, and said, "No way, 20th Century Fox has been urging us all the time, and we don''t even have time to rest, let alone clean up."


    "It''s you, why are you suddenly free today!"


    In just three days, two people edited more than two hours of footage, and the plot of the film is already very clear. Next, as long as it is simplified again, it can be regarded as the release version.


    Monica Bellucci looked at Ryan''s haggard face, couldn''t help but cursed, and said, "Damn 20th Century Fox, they''re just a bunch of vampires."


    "Today I came to say goodbye to you, and tomorrow I will go to England to shoot."


    U.K!


    It was only then that Ryan realized that she was going to the UK to shoot "Leaving Las Vegas", and she couldn''t help saying: "Be careful, the shooting method there is very different from Hollywood, and it pays more attention to artistry. Sometimes a shot It will take a long time to shoot."


    "If you encounter difficulties, you can contact the film producer Jill-Anne-Herd, I have already said hello to her."


    "Thank you." Monica Bellucci pointed to Ryan''s clothes and said, "As a reward, I can listen to you tonight."


    "But the premise is that you must first take a good hot bath and change into clean clothes."


    Ryan touched the clothes on his body, and there was indeed an unpleasant smell, and said, "You said it yourself."


    Immediately, the two drove out of the editing room and came to an apartment rented by Monica Bellucci. Ryan went to the bathroom with ease, took off his clothes, and planned to wash them well.


    While Ryan was taking a shower, Monica Bellucci drove to a supermarket and bought some red wine and steak for a hearty lunch.


    Maybe her cooking skills are not very good, but she is very attentive.


    When Ryan came out of the bathroom, the food was neatly placed on the dining table, and even the red wine had been put in the decanter, waiting for him to come out and enjoy it together.


    "How is my outfit today!" Monica Bellucci sat on the chair, raised her long legs, and asked in a seductive pose.


    She changed into a black transparent silk pajamas, her hot figure was looming, and one slender thigh was placed on the other long leg, fully showing her figure.


    As expected of a model background, the figure really has nothing to say.


    Ryan sighed in admiration and said, "It''s perfect."


    What happened next naturally needs no words to describe.


    In mid-November, when the editing of "Saw 2" ended, Ryan officially began to prepare for the next film.


    This film is different from "The Blair Witch" or "Saw". Not only has the investment increased a lot, but the plot is also different from the previous two films.


    So Ryan agreed to introduce investment. After all, the film investment is not a small amount, at least 30 to 40 million US dollars. He doesn''t want to take such a big risk alone. It is obviously a very wise choice to introduce investment.


    Right now, 20th Century Fox is a very good choice.


    As for Fox Searchlight Pictures, I am afraid that for a long time, they will not spend tens of millions of dollars for investment.


    After a few days of contact, Helen finally sent good news that Twentieth Century Fox agreed to discuss the next film.


    Ryan''s next film is the famous "The Truman Show" in his previous life. The budget of the film is as high as tens of millions of dollars. Even if it is changed now, it will cost more than tens of millions of dollars.


    In the negotiations with 20th Century Fox, Ryan didn''t come forward, but handed over all to Helen. Sometimes the agent can tear the face off with the other party because of a little profit, but the director can''t do that.


    Facing the senior management of 20th Century Fox, Helen has no pressure at all. Anyway, there are far more film companies offering an olive branch to Ryan than 20th Century Fox, and she knows Ryan''s character very well, even without any investment. , and will shoot without hesitation.


    The introduction of investment is just to share some risks. With the investment of the seven major Hollywood film companies, many things can be avoided.


    "My condition is very simple. Twentieth Century Fox can only occupy half of the film''s investment, and the rest of the investment will be funded by Ryan Studios, and enjoy the same proportion of revenue sharing, including various copyrights, peripheral products, etc."


    "Mr. Ryan himself, in addition to the director and screenwriter positions, must also serve as an executive producer. Of course, he can charge a symbolic executive producer fee."


    As an executive producer, I don''t want more rights, but to ensure my status in the crew.


    "The total remuneration for the director and editor is 3 million US dollars, and all other details follow Hollywood rules."


    "At the same time, they must have the final selection rights of actors and the final editing rights of the film."


    In other words, during the filming period of the crew, all expenses related to Ryan, including assistants, secretaries and other personnel expenses, are paid by the crew.


    This is the rule of Hollywood, including the director and the main actors of the film, almost all of them are like this. UU reading


    The conditions proposed by Helen, although it can''t be called a lion''s mouth, are still very harsh.


    Like 20th Century Fox, the seven major Hollywood film companies rarely share the same proportion of revenue with others, even if it comes from Hollywood funds.


    Generally speaking, funds from overseas can only get a share of the box office of the film, and funds from North American banks or Wall Street are also difficult to obtain copyright and peripheral product shares.


    Only with funds from Hollywood, can a part of the copyright and peripheral products be shared.


    Remember it''s only a fraction, not an equal share of revenue.


    However, 20th Century Fox did not have much objection to Ryan''s director and editor''s remuneration.


    At the moment, the senior management of 20th Century Fox has a very serious face. Even if it is only the first negotiation, they can still feel the difficulty of the beautiful female manager in front of them.


    "I''m sorry, Ms. Helen, we cannot accept such a harsh cooperation. Your studio can enjoy at most one-tenth of the film''s investment ratio. As for the same ratio, it needs to be negotiated separately."


    "There is also a film with a budget of 35 million US dollars, which is too high. The budget must be reduced, and it is best to control it within 10 million US dollars."


    Faced with such conditions, Helen naturally couldn''t agree. With only one-tenth of the film''s investment ratio and a budget of 10 million US dollars, why bother to negotiate with 20th Century Fox, even without introducing investment.


    I believe that many banks or investment companies will generously provide 10 million US dollars to invest in Ryan''s next film, or simply continue to invest alone in the name of Ryan''s studio.


    Negotiations just started, and they broke up unhappy.

 Chapter 59： expected

    The executives of 20th Century Fox were obviously not satisfied with this negotiation. The new CEO Tom Rothman glanced at everyone and spoke slowly.


    "A budget of 35 million US dollars, half of the investment ratio, and relatively equal income, plus the final decision of the actors and the final editing of the film, such conditions can only be opened by that woman."


    "What do you think about this!"


    "Cooperate, or refuse?"


    In fact, he himself is very optimistic about the script "The Truman Show" written by Ryan. The reason why he is not hiding it is that apart from the harsh conditions proposed by Helen, the film''s investment of up to 35 million US dollars is the key.


    No matter what kind of achievements Ryan has achieved, it cannot change the fact that he is just a newcomer director or a horror director. He has made two films, one of which is operated by propaganda, and the other is horror movie.


    Far from qualified to helm a film with a budget of up to 35 million US dollars.


    Of course, if the budget can be reduced to less than 10 million U.S. dollars, he can take this risk and agree, but an investment of up to 35 million U.S. dollars is too much.


    He prefers that Ryan''s next work is a low-budget horror film rather than a creative drama with a budget of up to 35 million US dollars.


    Such a script is by no means something a rookie director can produce. If he fails to do it well, it will become a useless literary film.


    Yes, in Tom Rothman''s eyes, literary films are almost useless.


    Colette-Singer hesitated, and said: "This script is completely different from Ryan''s previous scripts. It is full of creativity, humanities, and social life. In a sense, it is a very good script. .��


    "But with his age and experience, I doubt whether he has the ability to make such a film."


    "The most important point..." There was a trace of firmness in his eyes, and he said, "The conditions proposed by his agent are too harsh. If all of them are agreed to, it will threaten the authority of the producer."


    If the director is the soul of a film, then the producer is the investor and the representative of the crew.


    "Of course, if the conditions can be relaxed and the budget is controlled within 10 million US dollars, it can still be considered."


    "However, my opinion is that it is better to buy the script, even if you pay a reasonable price for it."


    His meaning was very clear, he wanted to bypass Ryan and buy the script directly.


    "Okay, do as you said, if he still disagrees, then refuse this cooperation."


    "Colette, remember not to make any small moves. After all, the next "Saw" still needs to continue to cooperate." Tom Rothman''s tone was a little harsh.


    For the estimation of "Chain Saw 2", professionals from Twentieth Century Fox gave a commercial value of A+.


    The North American box office may exceed the first one, exceeding 60 million U.S. dollars, while the investment of the film is only 4 million U.S. dollars.


    It is conceivable that the "Saw" series is a great treasure. As the CEO of 20th Century Fox, Tom Rothman not only wants to continue to cooperate on this series, but even wants to occupy more investment proportion.


    So he didn''t want to have conflicts with Ryan because of a cooperation.


    Right now, 20th Century Fox has only signed a cooperation with the other party in "The Chainsaw". Whether the cooperation can continue in the future depends on Ryan''s intentions.


    At the same time, Ryan left Monica Bellucci''s apartment and came to Xingkong Brokerage Company. He just saw Helen, and immediately couldn''t help asking: "What''s the result!"


    Before Helen could answer, he continued, "Let me guess, 20th Century Fox will definitely not agree to such harsh conditions."


    It would be **** if 20th Century Fox could easily agree to something so obvious.


    "Congratulations, you guessed it right."


    "However, there is no reward."


    Helen glanced at Ryan helplessly, and then said very seriously: "With an investment of up to 35 million US dollars, and half of the film''s revenue, plus the several conditions you proposed, 20th Century Fox will obviously not agree. "


    "We''re going to have a negotiation that''s about to break down."


    Ryan was not overly worried, and said: "Don''t stop negotiating with 20th Century Fox, and contact other film companies at the same time, you can always find a suitable investor."


    "If it doesn''t work, I can continue to invest in myself."


    The investment of up to 35 million U.S. dollars may be scary, but as long as the second "Chain Saw" is successful, he may not be unable to come up with 35 million U.S. dollars.


    However, in this way, another problem will be faced, which is to choose a distribution company.


    No need to think about it, it is clear that 20th Century Fox will definitely formulate harsh distribution conditions by then, and even the newly established Fox Searchlight Pictures will be affected by 20th Century Fox.


    "Just to remind you, it''s best not to plan to invest alone."


    Sofia Coppola looked at Ryan, and said in a reminding tone: "Someone must not forget that there is a special effects studio that has just been bought, which needs at least 30 million US dollars of follow-up funds before the end of next year. That��s not counting the studio��s daily operating expenses.��


    "By the way, it seems that someone''s expenses have increased significantly recently, and he often goes to various luxury stores. I don''t need to talk about the specific bills!"


    Ryan rolled his eyes when he heard it. Someone was talking about him. As for the luxury stores, he almost always went there with Monica Bellucci, buying more or less expensive gifts.


    For the partners around him, even if it is just a transaction, Ryan will be very generous, and he will not be stingy with money.


    "I need to remind you, too."


    Helen interjected from the side and said, "Once the cooperation with 20th Century Fox is broken, then we must prepare in advance, even plan for the worst."


    "Even if "Saw 2" is released at the box office, as the distributor of the film, 20th Century Fox still has many ways to renege on its debt."


    "A delay of one or two years is a very common thing for issuing companies."


    "So like Sophia said, you''d better not have the intention of continuing to invest alone."


    Ryan suddenly turned into a bitter face. They were right. Once the cooperation broke down, 20th Century Fox would most likely renege on it.


    Of course, this is only a possibility. After all, generally speaking, 20th Century Fox is not the case for people in the circle and people with sufficient interests.


    But as Helen said, you must prepare early.


    This is not what worries him the most. The funds can still be settled with the bank. As long as "Saw 2" sells well at the box office, the bank will rush to deliver it to your door.


    On the contrary, what worries him the most is that due to the lack of funds, the blue sky studio has changed.


    "Okay, I''ll pay attention."


    Ryan could only prepare for the worst, saying: "It''s really not possible, there are other film companies, such as Touchstone."


    Speaking of this, he changed his voice: "While discussing the investment in "The Truman Show", we can test whether 20th Century Fox is willing to sell the copyright of the X-Men."


    "It would be nice to buy the rights to the X-Men."


    The inside and outside of the words revealed the intention of exchanging benefits.


    Marvel Comics has long started selling the copyrights of various superhero characters, including the permanent copyright of the X-Men just bought by Twentieth Century Fox, and can expand any X-Men comic characters. Character copyright.


    This isn''t the first superhero rights that Marvel has sold, and it won''t be the last.


    Back in 1985, the rights to Spider-Man were sold to Cannon Pictures.


    In 1989, Cannon Films was in poor management and was acquired by the French EMI Film Company. Menahem, the chairman of Cannon Films, went to 21st Century Films with the copyright of Spider-Man.


    At 21st Century Films, it sold the adaptation of Spider-Man''s script to Columbia Pictures for James Cameron to shoot, and Arnold Schwarzenegger will play Doctor Octopus.


    It can be said that the copyright of Spider-Man is a mess now.


    In 1990, Universal Pictures bought the rights to the superhero characters of Iron Man, Hulk and Namor.


    In 1986, Constantine Films bought the copyright of the Fantastic Four superhero characters In addition, there were some scattered copyrights of superhero characters, which were sold by Marvel Comics.


    During this period of time, Helen has been sorting out the whereabouts of these copyrights. It is definitely not an easy task to buy the copyrights of most of the superhero characters in Marvel comics.


    "You can try it." Helen paused, and said, "I still hope you can think about it, is it worth it?"


    "The X-Men copyright may have investment value, but 20th Century Fox may not agree to sell it, and even if it agrees, it will put forward very harsh conditions!"


    "At the same time, I would like to remind you again that the remaining superhero copyrights of Marvel Comics are mostly second-tier or third-tier superhero characters, which have almost no value at all."


    As a veteran of Hollywood, Helen naturally understands the essence of the copyrights of Marvel comics, but the copyrights of the most well-known superhero characters have already been sold out, so she said these words.


    "As long as Marvel Comics agrees to sell, even if it is the copyright of second- and third-tier superheroes, it must be bought. It is best to have a permanent copyright. I don''t want to cause trouble in the future." The copyright of the heroes was bought.


    Big deal, as a long-term investment plan, anyway, within six or seven years at least, it is impossible to start Marvel Dafa.


    "As you wish, I will try to contact Marvel Comics and the company that holds the copyright of superhero characters." Since Ryan insisted, Helen could only agree.


    At least buying the copyrights of these Marvel superhero characters is better than investing in a special effects studio.

 Chapter 60： buy the script

    After a few days, the negotiation process is still at an impasse with 20th Century Fox.


    Almost at the same time, the news spread throughout Hollywood.


    As for whether someone deliberately released the news, I am afraid that only God knows.


    In the office building of Touchstone Films, Carter-Eisner''s office welcomed an unexpected person, Don Simpson, a well-known gold medal producer in Hollywood, who once made Tom famous in "Top Gun" cruise.


    He doesn''t have many cooperations with Touchstone, but recently it seems that he wants to prepare a large-scale commercial action film with Disney, and the investment will be as high as 70 million US dollars, a very astonishing figure.


    Don Simpson was the producer of "Into the Deadly Island", which made Nicholas Cage truly a first-line star in Hollywood in his previous life.


    "Hey, Carter, did you hear that!"


    "It seems that the negotiations between 20th Century Fox and Ryan Gosling are not going well. It seems that 20th Century Fox is unwilling to pay up to 35 million US dollars in investment." Don Simpson greeted and went straight to the point.


    Carter-Eisner ordered the secretary to bring over a cup of coffee, and asked with some puzzlement: "Don, what, are you interested in that script?"


    "You know, that is an investment of up to 35 million U.S. dollars. Even Disney needs to conduct a strict review before finally determining the risk and commercial value of the script."


    In fact, the script of "The Truman Show" has been placed in front of Disney executives for many days. Carter-Eisner has also read it once. It is indeed a very creative script.


    However, a sitcom like this requires very high requirements for the director. Disney executives don''t think that a director who can only shoot horror films can take charge of such a large project.


    Disney and 20th Century Fox have very similar views, and neither believes that Ryan is capable of making such a film.


    "A very interesting script, and I''m naturally intrigued."


    "We can buy the script and shoot with another director."


    Don Simpson picked up the coffee in front of him, took a sip, and said confidently: "I can personally promote this project. This is definitely a very good film."


    As a gold medal producer in Hollywood, although Don Simpson is good at commercial action films, it doesn''t mean he can''t see the quality of a script.


    In his eyes, "The Truman Show" can be described as amazing, as long as it is a director who is good at shooting sitcoms, it must be a film that surprises people.


    In terms of artistry, it is completely comparable to "Fang Fang" released this year, but it is more commercialized.


    If "Fang Fang" is suitable for French fans, then "The Truman Show" is suitable for North American fans.


    buy it!


    Carter-Eisner shook his head regretfully, and said, "I''m sorry, Disney''s plan to buy the script has already been flatly rejected by the other party. I''m afraid there''s nothing I can do."


    "However, Don, if you can convince Ryan Gosling to sell the script, I can apply to Disney executives for investment."


    As far as he knows, Ryan Gosling is not short of funds at present, even if there is no investment from the film company, he will not sell the script, and it is very likely that he will continue to invest in the name of the studio.


    A director who keeps investing in himself is somewhat speechless. If he doesn''t make a movie at the box office, he will end up with nothing, and even have to face bankruptcy.


    Of course, if Don Simpson can really buy the script, he can make people re-analyze the commercial value of "The Truman Show".


    "All right."


    "I can try to get in touch." Don Simpson could only shrug his shoulders, indicating that he could try.


    Maybe it was just to try, but he didn''t want to give up easily, he wanted to try something, even if he didn''t succeed in the end, it would be no loss for him.


    After all, he is promoting another big project.


    Looking at the figure of Don Simpson leaving, Carter-Eisner was contemplative. The most surprising thing this summer seems to be related to Ryan Gosling. Nearly $300 million, making Twentieth Century Fox a fortune.


    Just a few months later, Ryan Gosling once again created an astonishing horror film, and "Saw" once again surpassed 100 million US dollars at the global box office.


    Let 20th Century Fox''s newly established independent film distribution company, Fox Searchlight Pictures, make a perfect debut.


    In less than half a year, 20th Century Fox seemed to have dug up a gold mine in Ryan Gosling.


    "The two works have exceeded 100 million in succession, how many directors can Hollywood find?"


    Carter Eisner talked to himself, as if trying to convince himself, and said, "In this way, among the new generation of directors, Ryan Gosling is currently the one with the most potential."


    "Perhaps "The Truman Show" is a good opportunity."


    For Twentieth Century Fox, Ryan''s plan to occupy half of the investment is difficult to accept.


    But for Touchstone, it is not difficult to accept.


    It is difficult for the Touchstone family to invest tens of millions of dollars at a time unless they get the support of the parent company Disney.


    However, Disney''s situation is not as good as it looks. On the one hand, it needs to prepare a large amount of funds for the acquisition plan, and on the other hand, it also needs to invest in Pixar Animation Studios and prepare for the production of the next hand-painted animation feature film. It will take a certain amount of time to return the funds.


    Therefore, Touchstone can fully agree with Ryan''s capital ratio.


    Whether it is the same level as 20th Century Fox, the seven major Hollywood film companies, or second-tier film companies like Touchstone, they all showed interest in the script of "The Truman Show".


    At the same time, he doubted Ryan''s directing ability, and hoped to buy the script and shoot with another director.


    After a few days, Ryan faced almost all similar requests, and even Twentieth Century Fox, who had the longest cooperation, also expressed the same idea.


    At the same time, Ryan is still in frequent contact with Marvel Comics, trying to buy the copyrights of a number of superhero characters.


    Ronald Perelman, the head of Marvel Comics, does not refuse to sell the copyright of superhero characters, or that he doesn''t care what he sells as long as he can make money.


    The first contact went well.


    The only difficulty is that Ryan asked to permanently buy the copyrights of these superhero characters, including the characters in the derivative comics, and even the copyrights of the characters sold by Marvel Comics.


    In this way, it will give Marvel Comics or Ronald Perelman, the lion, a chance to speak.


    These days, Swift leads a negotiating team that practically lives in Marvel Comics.


    In fact, Ronald Perelman didn''t really want to sell the last legacy of Marvel Comics. Since 1993, the sales of Marvel Comics have dropped by 70%, and the company''s stock price has plummeted.


    In desperation, Ronald Perelman wanted to enter the film and television industry, but he encountered great resistance. Almost all the shareholders of the company resolutely resisted, thinking that entering the film and television industry rashly would only empty out the original company. more cash flow.


    At this time, Ryan suddenly extended an olive branch, wanting to buy the copyright of the superhero characters of Marvel Comics.


    For a time, whether it was Ronald Perelman who wanted to increase the stock price, or a group of company shareholders who lacked funds, they were more than happy to sell the copyrights of these superhero characters in exchange for more funds.


    Only in terms of price, the two are very consistent, asking a high price, trying to squeeze out the most valuable asset of Marvel Comics.

 Chapter 61： 1 clump of tangled Spider-Man

    Twentieth Century Fox just held a preview event, and almost all the people invited were fans of horror films, and there were almost no film critics and media.


    "Saw 2" is a classic horror film, inviting critics to do little good, and Twentieth Century Fox knows that well.


    When the film is released, the staff of 20th Century Fox''s distribution department will naturally contact the film critic group, which is nothing more than some exchange of interests.


    Ryan has watched "Saw 2" a long time ago, but this time he still came, but he didn''t have any contact with 20th Century Fox executives.


    As soon as the screening of the film ended, he bid farewell with Helen and Sophia, and the three left the 20th Century Fox building.


    Drove to a Chinese restaurant, a few people ordered a few Chinese dishes at random, without paying attention to what they ate.


    Only Ryan asked the waiter to serve a pot of **** syrup, and poured a glass for Helen himself.


    "Ginger syrup, you can try it, it tastes pretty good, and it can relieve many symptoms, such as dysmenorrhea."


    Ryan put down the teapot with a half-smile. If Heidi hadn''t reminded him yesterday, he didn''t know that Helen, who looked like a strong woman, would also suffer from dysmenorrhea.


    "Weird taste." Helen picked it up and took a sip. The taste of **** syrup didn''t seem to suit her taste, and her brows frowned slightly.


    "It seems that you know women very well." Sofia Coppola said mockingly.


    Ryan rolled his eyes, turned to Sophia, and said, "Would you like to pour you a glass too, **** syrup is very effective for dysmenorrhea."


    "A secret recipe from an ancient country."


    "Give me another glass of water, thank you." Sofia Coppola refused politely.


    It seemed that after drinking some **** syrup, Helen felt a little better, and began to talk about the business, "Universal Pictures and Constantine Pictures agreed to sell the copyright, and the same is true for Marvel Comics."


    "Only in terms of price, the prices quoted by the three parties are much higher than the normal price of the copyright of Marvel superhero characters."


    "Twentieth Century Fox bought the copyright of the X-Men this year and has no plans to sell it for the time being."


    "As for the copyright of Spider-Man, it is a bit complicated. It is not in the hands of 21st Century Pictures, but in the hands of Menachem-Golan. It seems that he once sold the Spider-Man script to Columbia. The Xia copyright belongs to Sony Corporation."


    "However, 21st Century Pictures insists that the copyright of Spider-Man belongs to itself, and it seems to have some relationship with MGM."


    She talked a lot, seemed to feel thirsty, picked up the cup and took a sip of **** tea, and continued: "Right now, the copyright of Spider-Man is like a mess."


    "Unless you can sort out the relationship, I advise you to give up the copyright of Spider-Man as soon as possible."


    "Or, it is almost impossible to buy the copyright of Spider-Man from three companies."


    21st Century Pictures, Sony, MGM, and Menachem-Golan, it is by no means an easy task to sort out the relationship among them.


    What''s more, Spider-Man is the most popular superhero figure under Marvel Comics.


    At the same time, he is also the only superhero who can be as famous as Superman and Batman.


    Superman has produced four films, starring Christopher Reeve, and Batman has also produced many films and TV series, both of which are popular with the audience.


    From this point, we can see how important the copyright of Spider-Man is. Whether it is 21st Century Pictures, Sony, or MGM, they will not give up the copyright of Spider-Man easily.


    "It seems that we can only temporarily give up the copyright of Spider-Man."


    Ryan obviously showed a bit of reluctance. You must know that almost all of the "Spider-Man" films in the previous life were big sellers. The box office obtained by Spider-Man alone can almost be compared with the entire "Avengers".


    "Continue to contact Twentieth Century Fox, it is best to buy the copyright of the X-Men, and some concessions can be made on the price."


    "As for Daredevil, if the price is right, we can also buy them together."


    When Twentieth Century Fox bought the copyright of the X-Men, it bought the copyright of Daredevil along with it.


    However, compared to the copyright of the X-Men, the copyright of Daredevil seems irrelevant.


    "I was going to tell you about it."


    Helen put down the spoon in her hand, looked very cautious, and said: "Twentieth Century Fox has revealed a piece of news that they can sell the copyrights of X-Men and Daredevil, and the price is very reasonable."


    "The premise is that you must sign two horror film directing contracts."


    Two film directing contracts, or two horror films, Twentieth Century Fox has a good plan.


    Ryan pondered for a while, and said: "At most one horror film, and I must concurrently serve as producer, director, and screenwriter, as well as reasonable remuneration."


    It seems that the conditions he raised are very harsh.


    But in fact, a lot of concessions have been made, and there is no mention of box office sharing and investment.


    With his achievements in horror movies, he can definitely ask for a box office sharing agreement.


    "So "The Truman Show", they are not going to continue to cooperate?" Ryan asked a more critical question.


    It is impossible for him to direct two films at the same time.


    Since 20th Century Fox intends to let him direct horror movies again, "The Truman Show" can only be shelved.


    Helen rubbed her temples, seemed a little tired, and said, "Unless you can keep the budget of "The Truman Show" within 10 million US dollars, and at the same time, at most concurrently serve as an executive producer, as well as the right to suggest actors and edits, And only one-third of the investment amount, otherwise it would be very difficult for 20th Century Fox to agree to this cooperation."


    "However, they seem to intend to pay a suitable price to buy the script of "The Truman Show."


    "Buy it?" Ryan said with a hint of sarcasm, "It seems that 20th Century Fox wants to change the director and kick me out?"


    "It is absolutely impossible to agree to such a condition. If it is not possible, you can continue to invest in the name of the studio."


    As for what Twentieth Century Fox said, the budget for "The Truman Show" should be reduced to less than 10 million US dollars.


    He didn''t even bother to pay attention to it, could it be filmed with 10 million dollars?


    Well, he admits that 10 million US dollars can be filmed, but you get what you pay for, and the quality of the film is inevitably a bit shoddy. Not to mention the box office results of the previous life, even if he can get back the money, he can''t guarantee it.


    Having said that, he glanced at Sophia and said, "As for the funds!"


    "When "Chain Saw 2" is released, the funds will naturally be withdrawn."


    Sofia Coppola glanced at Ryan, and did not remind him of the financial problem again, "I have a piece of news here, UU Reading is not bad."


    "Carter Eisner from Touchstone Films wants to meet with you and talk about casting for The Truman Show."


    "He guaranteed that Touchstone will only be responsible for 30% of the investment, and the rest of the funds can be invested in the name of your studio, including producers, casting rights, and final editing rights. These can be made to a certain extent. concession."


    "In the future, film distribution costs will be based on general Hollywood standards, not internal investment and cooperation standards. Specific distribution plans, promotional costs, etc. will need to be negotiated separately."


    The conditions offered by Touchstone are very superior, at least much better than Twentieth Century Fox.


    Touchstone?


    "Why did you offer such a superior offer suddenly?" Ryan was suddenly puzzled.


    Helen on the side said lightly: "The touchstone is Disney''s live-action film distribution department, and Disney''s core business is in animated feature films. In the past few years, it has been trying to revitalize live-action films."


    "So for Disney or Touchstone, it may be just a trial investment, and Disney has many financing channels, so it doesn''t need to spend a penny of cash."


    Filming with money from investment institutions or banks is the norm for Hollywood film companies.


    Like Ryan, he has to invest his own money at every turn, which is an alternative in Hollywood.


    "While earning huge distribution fees, but without taking any risks, it is worthy of being a veteran Hollywood film company."


    Ryan pondered for a while, and said, "You can meet with me and talk about it."


    Long-term dependence on 20th Century Fox, a film company, is not a good phenomenon. If one fails, his whole body may be swallowed by 20th Century Fox.

 Chapter 62： "The Invasion of Evil"

    In the next few days, Ryan is busy.


    Negotiations between "The Truman Show" and 20th Century Fox have reached an impasse.


    Instead, the new cooperation plan, a brand new horror script, has been unanimously approved by the top management of 20th Century Fox.


    At the same time, the contact with Touchstone is also very harmonious.


    Carter-Eisner, the head of Touchstone, said that not only can it solve the problem of distribution, but it can even accept a large investment from Ryan Studios. The only requirement is the distribution commission, which is relatively harsh.


    The film cannot be based on the partner''s commission, but can only follow Hollywood''s rules, so a relatively high commission is given for the distribution share.


    Of course, these can continue to be discussed, the touchstone is more or less, and some percentages can be reduced.


    Moreover, just as Helen said, Touchstone didn''t plan to invest at all, but found an investment institution, so it took a certain amount of time to invest and investigate, and the funds did not arrive so quickly.


    You can talk about it slowly.


    There has also been some progress in superhero copyright characters. First, an agreement was reached with Universal Pictures to buy the copyrights of Iron Man, Hulk and Namor at a price higher than the market.


    Then, an agreement was reached with Constantine Films to buy the copyright of the Fantastic Four.


    To this end, Ryan paid a large sum of money.


    The only fly in the ointment is that the copyright of the Fantastic Four in the hands of Constantine Films has a time limit. If you want it not to be taken back by Marvel Comics, you must shoot a low-cost film every once in a while according to the content of the agreement. .


    Of course, compared to what happened to the "Fantastic Four" in the previous life, the current situation is not bad.


    The first "Fantastic Four" in the previous life had a box office of 330 million US dollars, which was considered a big hit. Unfortunately, starting from the second part, the character design completely collapsed.


    The main reason is that the film producer, 20th Century Fox and Marvel Comics, had a falling out.


    Well, the final copyright of the Fantastic Four in the previous life still falls in the hands of Twentieth Century Fox.


    But the Marvel comics are very strong. In the comics, they directly turned the Fantastic Four into outright villains, and all kinds of greens, and finally announced that they would stop updating.


    Ultimately leading to a landslide for the Fantastic Four.


    Even in Ryan''s impression, the latest "Fantastic Four 2015" is still a dismal box office. Whether the investment cost can be recovered is not a small problem.


    So he would rather spend some more money than permanently buy out all the copyrights. He doesn''t want to mess with Marvel Comics in the future.


    As for buying Marvel Comics?


    Even though the sales volume of Marvel comics has declined in recent years, causing the stock price to plummet, but the lean camel is bigger than the horse. If you want to acquire Marvel comics, you still need to pay a very amazing amount of money.


    What''s more, in the next ten years, Marvel Comics will continue to lose money, and even go bankrupt many times, like a sinkhole, bottomless.


    Buying Marvel comics now is definitely not a good choice, there will be opportunities in the future.


    Marvel comics without the copyright of a group of superhero characters is tantamount to losing the future. Apart from avoiding some troubles, it has almost no value for Ryan.


    In fact, Marvel Comics at this time began to sell their own sons once they were short of money. The reason is very simple. The real sons are valuable, but the godsons are not. For example, the copyright of Spiderman was sold in this way.


    However, now some people are willing to buy the copyrights of many superhero characters almost in a package. Even if they are some godsons, or the copyrights of second- and third-tier superhero characters, Marvel Comics still has the capital of a lion.


    "Why, are you still considering the superhero copyright of Marvel Comics?"


    Sofia Coppola came over and looked at Ryan who was in deep thought, puzzled, and said, "I really don''t know why you bought the copyrights of those superhero characters!"


    "Could it be that you want to create a second Superman, Batman!"


    For Ryan''s investment method, she was at a loss. First, she spent tens of millions of dollars to invest in a little-known special effects studio, saying that she planned to produce a 3D animation feature film.


    Even among the many Hollywood film companies, only Disney is investing in the production of 3D animated feature films.


    It is said that some directors and shareholders of Disney are very dissatisfied with the investment agreement reached in the early years. If the funds had not been used up by Pixar Animation Studios, they would rather withdraw the funds than continue to take risks.


    "why not!"


    "With the continuous innovation of film technology, there may not be a day in the future when a group of superheroes will be brought to the big screen."


    Ryan half-jokingly said: "Just like George Lucas did when he put "Star Wars" on the screen, ILM may not have such technology in the future."


    In the future, Industrial Light & Magic really has such a technology.


    If you really want to start Marvel Dafa, it is best to acquire a special effects company in advance, such as Industrial Light and Magic, or the newly established Digital Realm.


    "I hope you are not in the Arabian Nights."


    Sofia Coppola didn''t want to continue the discussion. This kind of almost impossible thing, casually put down the script in her hand, said very seriously, "Ryan, I have to say something about the new script."


    "The Truman Show!" Ryan asked with a puzzled face.


    "It''s not this, I''m talking about "The Invasion of Evil Spirits"."


    Sofia Coppola organized her words and said, "I originally thought you would write a plasma horror script similar to "Saw", instead of telling about an evil spirit."


    "Perhaps in terms of the plot, the writing is very good, but you have to remember that this is a horror movie."


    "Evil Spirit is a kind of horror movie." Ryan said undeniably, "Didn''t you keep persuading me that I should properly pursue art?"


    Perhaps because of the influence of her family, Sophia has always liked to pursue artistry, and some hate commercial films.


    "Of course I persuaded you. For example, "The Truman Show" is a very good script. Even if you finally compromised on the commercial aspect, it still retains enough artistry."


    "But the current script is completely different. Except for some family concerns, it is still a horror movie through and through."


    "I''m afraid that your filming will not be artistic enough, nor will it be supported by the audience." Sofia Coppola expressed her thoughts.


    In her opinion, the script of "The Evil Spirit Invasion", whether it is commercial or artistic, will be a failure.


    "No, you are wrong."


    Ryan pointed to the script on the table, and said: "I never thought of developing on artistry, this "The Evil Spirit" itself is a commercial film."


    "It''s just that it''s not written for most horror fans, but for the female audience."


    Who would have thought that for a horror film "The Evil Spirit Haunted", women accounted for 59% of the audience.


    Children, young men and women, and women will be the three largest viewing groups in the North American market.


    As long as it is approved by one of the groups, it will be difficult to rush to the street.


    The only thing to worry about is that in the early 1990s, the North American feminist movement hadn''t caught on yet.


    Female crowd!


    "I still don''t understand what you mean." Sofia Coppola showed a puzzled look. As a woman, she really couldn''t see that there was anything in the script that could attract her. "At least in my opinion, this script Not at all attractive."


    At least she is also a woman.


    "That''s because you''re just a girl, not a housewife with a family."


    In this regard, Ryan was quite helpless, and said: "Besides, in your eyes, I am afraid that only artistic scripts are attractive."


    You can''t talk about horror, family and children with a young literary girl.


    Sofia Coppola curled her lips and couldn''t help but want to argue, but found that just like Ryan said, she was just a girl, not a housewife with a family and children.


    "Maybe you''re right, but I still stand by my opinion."


    She has her own opinion on this


    "Okay, UU Reading Let''s put it another way."


    "The film was invested by 20th Century Fox, and I don''t have a share of the box office. It can be regarded as an attempt." Ryan showed a look that you understand.


    Things like this are not uncommon in Hollywood, such as "Hulk" filmed by Ang Lee in his previous life.


    However, Twentieth Century Fox is not a fool. It will not prepare the crew of "The Invasion" in January next year, and "Chain Saw 2" will be released in early Christmas this year.


    It is conceivable that once the box office of "Chain Saw 2" is not satisfactory, there is no need to prepare for "The Evil Spirit" and give up this cooperation.


    Only then did Sofia Coppola realize that Ryan just wanted to use 20th Century Fox''s investment as an experiment.


    "If Twentieth Century Fox hears about this, they will have to kill you."


    "So in order to keep it secret, I will ask for leave to go to Europe." Sofia Coppola took the opportunity to ask for leave.


    "No problem. By the way, you can go to England on my behalf to see the filming of the crew." Ryan agreed without hesitation. The only request was to let her go to England by the way.


    Sofia Coppola rolled her eyes, and said angrily, "Would you like me to bring a beautiful gift for your little girlfriend?"


    Of course she was talking about Monica Bellucci.


    "If you hadn''t reminded me, I almost forgot that I needed to prepare a gift for Monica."


    Ryan suddenly realized, took out a beautiful packing box from the desk drawer, and put it in front of Sophia, "Just help me bring it to Monica, or I have to go to the post office."


    At this moment, Sophia was completely speechless.

 Chapter 63： go to marvel comics

    On the second day after Sophia left the United States, Ryan and his team went to the headquarters of Marvel Comics to formally meet with the head of Marvel Comics, Ronald Perelman.


    Along the way, Ryan was thinking about the issues of Marvel Comics. According to the information Swift investigated and combined with the memories of his previous life, he tried to reach a permanent buyout contract with Marvel Comics.


    According to past life memories, when Disney bought Marvel Comics, which is Marvel, it spent a full $4 billion.


    That includes a bunch of superhero character rights, as well as the entirety of Marvel Comics.


    At that time, Marvel Comics had already established Marvel Film and Television, spending huge sums of money to prepare a large-scale Avengers alliance plan, and the first Avengers movie "Iron Man" was a big box office hit.


    For a while, the whole of Hollywood knew about the rise of Marvel Films and the Avengers. It can be said that Marvel was at a peak at that time, and its market value was naturally scary.


    But the current Marvel Comics is not the ambitious and promising Marvel Film and Television. The sales of the entire company��s comics have been declining. Spiderman, Iron Man, Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four, etc. The character copyright has already been sold.


    Moreover, Ronald Perelman, the head of Marvel Comics, is full of conflicts with a group of shareholders. The development plan formulated by the former is constantly blocked by other members of the board of directors.


    He now only wants to raise the company''s stock price as soon as possible, so as to continue to reduce his shareholding.


    The latter believes that the reason why Marvel Comics has fallen to where it is today is the fault of Ronald Perelman alone. In private, some people have begun to propose to remove Ronald Perelman from his position and replace him Drive out of Marvel Comics and save the remaining funds, otherwise the company''s funds will be squandered by him sooner or later.


    According to the trajectory of the previous life, what the shareholders never expected was that Ronald Perelman directly declared the Marvel Comics company bankrupt in a fit of anger, and in the end, both parties suffered losses.


    As for the acquisition of Marvel Comics as a whole, it is simply impossible. Even though the market value of Marvel Comics continues to decline, it is still close to $30 per share.


    Ryan had already asked Swift to stop buying Marvel shares, and even liquidate the shares he had already bought.


    This decision was called by Swift, the most sensible choice, which made Ryan very depressed, and he didn''t know that the stock price of Marvel Comics was so high now, otherwise a fool would buy Marvel shares.


    You know, the stock price of Marvel Comics will drop to around $2 in a few years.


    "Ryan Gosling, the director, screenwriter, producer, and sole investor of "Saw"."


    "Ronald Perelman, owner of Marvel Comics."


    In an office on the Marvel Comics building, Swift introduced each other very skillfully.


    ""Saw"?"


    "A very good horror movie." Ronald Perelman, who was still looking very strong, looked at Ryan in surprise, unexpectedly, the visitor was so young.


    "Thank you Mr. Perelman for your compliment."


    "It is my greatest honor to come to Marvel Comics." Ryan was very polite.


    At that moment, Ronald Perelman smiled, asked everyone to sit down, and went straight to the topic: "I heard that you are very interested in the copyright of superhero characters?"


    "I want to buy them out permanently!"


    Ryan said very frankly: "I personally like the superhero characters of Marvel Comics very much, and I just invested in an animation studio, so I want to buy some copyrights of superhero characters to fill the creative space of the studio."


    "At the same time, it can also boost the Marvel Comics stock price."


    Speaking of this, Ryan showed a hint of helplessness, and said: "I am also one of the investors of Marvel Comics. Although the number of stocks I own is pitifully small, it is still shrinking."


    When talking about this, Swift suppressed a smile. In his opinion, buying shares of Marvel Comics is the worst investment.


    It''s no secret that Marvel Comics'' performance is poor. The market value is constantly depreciating, and the stock price is also falling again and again.


    Ronald Perelman is well aware of this.


    At that moment, he laughed loudly and said, "It seems that you chose to invest in Marvel comics at the wrong moment."


    When he bought Marvel comics back then, he only spent more than 80 million U.S. dollars. After the completion, he promoted the company to go public and reduced his holdings by 20% of the shares in one fell swoop. It can be said that he has made a lot of money.


    Even now, the value of the shares in Marvel comics in his hand is not a small number.


    "So I want to permanently buy the copyrights of more than 2,000 superhero characters under Marvel Comics at a price of 15 million US dollars. First, it can fill the animation studio''s character copyrights, and second, it can boost the stock price of Marvel Comics and take the opportunity to cash out." Ryan said half-truthfully.


    "A very good idea."


    Ronald Perelman showed a hint of appreciation, and said, "If it weren''t for some reasons, I couldn''t help but sell the shares of Marvel Comics, lest the stock price continue to depreciate."


    "However, the price of 15 million US dollars is really too low. What you want is more than 2,000 copyrights of superhero characters, and they are permanent copyrights."


    "If it can be higher than 50 million U.S. dollars, I can try to persuade other shareholders to agree with you to permanently buy the copyright of more than 2,000 superhero characters."


    50 million US dollars, or 50 million US dollars in 1994, the lion opened his mouth properly.


    As for the reason, it is very simple. To boost the stock price of Marvel Comics, at least a transaction of tens of millions of dollars is needed, not just a mere $15 million.


    "No, no, the price of 50 million US dollars is really too high, and the copyrights of first-line superheroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four, etc., have long been sold by Marvel Comics went."


    "The remaining superhero copyrights are all second- and third-tier superheroes, and they are not worth 50 million US dollars at all." Ryan pointed to the point. Marvel Comics no longer has any particularly famous superhero copyrights.


    I have to say that it is unambiguous that Marvel Comics sells its own son.


    "However, there are many superhero copyrights under Marvel Comics, such as Captain America, Black Panther, Black Widow, Deadpool, Iron Fist, Ant-Man, Punisher, Humanoid, Vampire Mobius, Wolverine, etc. The main purpose of your coming."


    "And, I can agree to sign a supplementary clause that any copyright of Marvel superhero characters you buy can be regarded as a permanent copyright, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, X-Men, Fantastic Four, etc., those who Marvel Comics has already sold the rights to the superhero characters." Ronald Perelman''s tone was not slow, adding some chips.


    In the negotiations some time ago, Marvel Comics did not agree to this supplementary clause at all, and even some slightly famous second-line superheroes refused to sell the copyright permanently, and there must be a time limit.


    In fact, Ronald Perelman doesn''t care about how many superhero copyrights are sold, even if they are sold permanently. He only cares about one thing now, how to increase the company''s stock price.


    To put it bluntly, he is an investor, he has no comic ideals, and only wants to get the maximum benefit.


    Even if Marvel Comics fell apart because of this, it has nothing to do with him.


    He is involved in a wide range of businesses, far more than just a comic book company.


    "These are second-tier superhero characters, long outdated, how many young people still remember?"


    "In contrast, I want the copyright of Spider-Man more. Spider-Man is the representative of Marvel''s superheroes."


    "It''s impossible for me to pay such a high fee for the copyright of some second- and third-tier superhero characters." Ryan refused to budge.


    Even Captain America, the most famous among them, has become unpopular now. In terms of recognition, it is far inferior to Superman, Batman, and Spiderman.


    "50 million US dollars is my bottom line, otherwise I would rather refuse this cooperation." Ronald Perelman naturally will not give up his interests easily, otherwise the group of shareholders on the board of directors will have to fall apart.


    In desperation, Ryan could only back down a step, saying: "50 million US dollars is not impossible, unless it is like the agreement between Marvel Comics and Twentieth Century Fox, which permanently owns the copyright of all characters and can be extended to any appearing character." Among the comic characters who have copyrighted characters, they automatically own the copyright of the characters in their comics.��


    "At the same time, Marvel Comics no longer enjoys any form of share, including animation, film and television, TV series, and peripheral products of film and television works, etc."


    It can be said that this is a complete robbery, and it is harsher than the 20th Century Fox contract.


    "This is absolutely impossible." Ronald Perelman directly refused.


    The contract with 20th Century Fox in the past few months has made many high-level executives of the company dissatisfied.


    If he agrees again, such harsh conditions will definitely cause shock at the company''s top management.

 Chapter 64： tough negotiation

    One morning passed without any progress, so the negotiations could only continue.


    The following negotiations were still deadlocked, not because Marvel Comics did not want to sell the copyright of superhero characters, but because they were dissatisfied with Ryan''s conditions.


    In particular, they will no longer enjoy any form of sharing and licensing fees, including animation, film and television, TV series, and peripheral products of film and television works.


    On the contrary, there is not much resistance to permanently buying the copyright.


    Anyway, it''s not the first time that Marvel Comics has sold the copyright of superhero characters, even the copyright of Spiderman, not to mention some second- and third-tier superhero characters.


    As Ryan said the other day, people have forgotten most of Marvel''s superheroes, with the exception of Spider-Man.


    The hottest superheroes in North America at the moment are Superman, Batman, and then Spiderman.


    "The other party still does not agree to the offer of 50 million US dollars, unless it agrees to those very harsh conditions."


    In the conference room of Marvel Comics, Ronald Perelman sat on a chair, closed his eyes, and listened to the latest report on the negotiations.


    "So how is the contact with other film companies or copyright companies?"


    Obviously, Marvel Comics is not pointing at the Ryan family, and is still contacting some companies and organizations that are interested in buying the copyright of superhero characters.


    An executive stood up helplessly and said, "I''m afraid it will be difficult to find a second buyer in a short time."


    "However, there are some banks and financial institutions that have agreed to use the copyright of superhero characters as collateral for loans."


    One cannot be said to be good news, but it cannot be said to be bad news either.


    Mortgage!


    Ronald Perelman frowned, which was not what he wanted.


    In fact, he is not short of funds, and he can continue to inject Marvel Comics.


    However, he has long been pessimistic about the prospects of comics, so he formulated a new development plan, using the large number of superheroes under Marvel Comics to enter the film and television industry circle.


    Unfortunately, this development plan has not been approved by the members of the board of directors, and even encountered various obstacles.


    "What we need now is an injection of funds to revitalize the comic book business and even increase the company''s stock price, not a loan that needs to be repaid in the future." Ronald Perelman''s eyes showed a faint dissatisfaction.


    It is obviously impossible for a loan to greatly increase the company''s stock price unless a new development plan is implemented.


    But when his eyes fell on the members of the board of directors on both sides, he couldn''t help shaking his head. These people would not agree to enter the film and television industry, they just wanted to guard the shaky comic business.


    "Then we can only completely sell the copyrights of a group of superhero characters like the last time we faced 20th Century Fox, and we will no longer enjoy any form of sharing."


    "Only, such a harsh agreement can be exchanged for 50 million US dollars, and finally meet the wishes of some people who want to increase the company''s stock price." Avi-Allard couldn''t help showing a sarcastic tone.


    Everyone knew that Ronald Perelman was only thinking about how to increase the company''s stock price so that he could take the opportunity to get more cash, just like when the company was just listed.


    "Avi-Allard, remember who you are, whether you agree to this matter is not up to you, but me, and I am the boss of Marvel Comics." Ronald Perelman''s stern eyes, It immediately fell on Avi-Allard.


    Although Avi-Allard has directed the two animated films of "Fantastic Four" and "Iron Man", and has some status in Marvel Comics, he is far from qualified to argue with Ronald-Perelman.


    It is now 1994, far from the end of the twentieth century. At that time, Avi-Allard, who was in charge of the power of Marvel film and television, could decide the development of Marvel Pictures with one word, and take back the copyrights of superhero characters that were sold everywhere. Make plans for a live-action Avengers movie.


    For a while, the meeting room became quiet.


    After a while, someone finally couldn''t help but said: "Things like the X-Men really shouldn''t continue to happen, unless Ryan Gosling can offer an undeniable price."


    "However, the differences on the price can be negotiated slowly, and the specific conditions can also be negotiated slowly."


    When the meeting came here, all the members of the board of directors finally came to a consensus. They could talk, but they had to offer an undeniable price.


    In the next few days, Ryan has been following the negotiating team and constantly negotiating with Marvel Comics.


    As for the release and publicity of "Chain Saw 2", it was handed over to 20th Century Fox, and even the cooperation plan that had been negotiated with Touchstone had to be postponed until after Christmas.


    After a few days, Ryan��s efforts were not in vain. Marvel Comics agreed to permanently buy out the copyright without any time limit. Unlike Sony, every once in a while, they have to shoot a Spider-Man movie in order to keep Spider-Man copyright.


    However, the buyout price, instead of decreasing, increased a little, and Marvel Comics insisted on the revenue sharing in the later stage.


    Even if the price has increased to 55 million U.S. dollars, Marvel Comics still doesn''t let go, clinging to the 5% licensing share.


    It''s not some five percent of the North American box office, or the global box office, but five percent of all revenue.


    Compared with the previous agreements reached by Marvel Comics with 20th Century Fox and Constantine Pictures, the conditions are more stringent.


    It seemed that everything was reversed, and Ryan suddenly became a robbed person from a robber.


    "On the buyout price, I can agree to increase it to 55 million US dollars, but the 5% share of all income is absolutely impossible."


    "At most, I agree to a share of box office profits, and only two percent." Ryan retorted.


    "Two percent? And it''s only a share of box office profits!"


    "Amazing Comics will also never agree to such a harsh sharing condition." The negotiators of Marvel Comics rejected it very simply.


    "No company or individual would agree to such a condition. Five percent of all income?" Ryan said with a sneer on his face, "It''s ridiculous."


    "We''re talking about rights to superhero characters, not Superman, Batman, or even Spider-Man."


    "If you continue to insist, I can only contact DC Comics. Maybe they are willing to sell some copyrights of second- and third-tier superhero characters that seem insignificant."


    When Spider-Man was mentioned, the negotiators of Marvel Comics immediately showed helplessness. They had already sold the copyright of Spider-Man. UU reading www.uukanshu. com


    DC Comics is the biggest rival of Marvel Comics.


    "Mr. Ryan, you don''t need to move DC comics out, they won''t sell the copyright of any superhero characters."


    Logically speaking, DC Comics will never sell the copyright of its superhero characters, even if it is only some insignificant second- and third-tier superheroes.


    However, with the relationship between DC Comics and Marvel Comics, as well as the competition over the years, it may not be impossible to sell the copyrights of several second- and third-tier superhero characters, thereby preventing Marvel Comics from obtaining much-needed funds.


    Back then, Marvel Comics almost bought DC Comics, which has always been regarded as a shame by DC Comics, and they would never mind adding a little trouble to Marvel Comics.


    Seeing that the negotiations had reached an impasse, Ryan was not in a hurry. Anyway, it was only 1994, and there was still a long time before Marvel Comics established Marvel Studios.


    During the period, Marvel Comics went bankrupt several times one after another, and there was always a chance to buy the copyrights of a group of superheroes.


    As for DC comics, he didn''t think about it at all.


    The reason is very simple. In 1969, DC Comics was acquired by Time Warner Group. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Entertainment, and Warner Bros. is one of the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    It is almost impossible to buy the copyrights of superhero characters from Warner Bros., which is far more difficult than buying the copyrights of the X-Men from 20th Century Fox, or both. It is not a difficulty.


    Whether it is Superman or Batman, there have been successful precedents. It is far from comparable to the copyright of superhero characters under Marvel Comics. No matter how idiot Warner Bros. is, it will not sell the copyright of superhero characters under DC Comics.

 Chapter 65： bought it

    "Hello, this is Ryan''s studio."


    "What, caa?"


    "Sorry, I don''t plan to change the agent for the time being." Sophia hung up the phone very simply.


    Caa is still far from the behemoth of her previous life, so she refused very simply.


    Still, Sophia made a phone call to Ryan.


    Ryan was taken aback for a moment, what the **** is changing the manager! And it was CAA who kicked him away back then.


    "Never mind."


    "Reject directly next time."


    After hanging up the phone, Ryan continued to read the materials about Marvel comics.


    Until the beginning of December, after a month of negotiations, the two sides made some concessions to each other, and finally reached an agreement.


    In the name of its wholly-owned studio, Ryan bought the copyright of more than 2,000 superhero characters from Marvel Comics, including all associated characters in the comics.


    As for the key share ratio, Marvel Comics has also made some concessions.


    To this end, Ryan needs to pay a one-time buyout fee, up to 53 million US dollars,


    From the day of signing the contract, within one week, more than 30 million US dollars will be paid to Marvel Comics, and the remaining 23 million US dollars will be paid to the account within half a year.


    All of a sudden, almost all the funds in the studio account were used up. Just like Sophia said some time ago, he was about to enter the brink of bankruptcy.


    Fortunately, Marvel Comics finally made some concessions on the stalemate fee, and the box office has changed from a pure profit to a global box office, but it is not 5%, but 2%.


    For the remaining peripheral derivative products, Marvel Comics enjoys a 3% profit share.


    For the current time period of 1994, this agreement can be said to be very good.


    Of course, it is far from being able to compare with the agreement reached between Marvel Comics and Twentieth Century Fox, and the copyright fee is much higher.


    But after two thousand years, it is impossible for Marvel Comics to agree.


    For offline videotapes and TV broadcasting rights alone, a high-proportion sharing agreement will be offered, not to mention peripheral derivative products of movies or animated feature films, etc.


    In 2000 years, Marvel comics can start a 50% profit sharing, and set various restrictions, it is absolutely impossible to be so loose.


    Another point is that Ryan made a concession, but in order not to have similar incidents with 20th Century Fox in his previous life, that is, the dispute between the Fantastic Four, the two parties signed a very strict contract.


    In this regard, Ryan even invited Baker & McKenzie, one of the three major commercial law firms in the United States, to formulate various terms in the contract.


    Ryan Studios has the right to adapt any derivative characters created by Marvel Comics. At the same time, unless it is approved by Ryan Studios, Marvel Comics must not discredit the positive superhero image, and must not suspend publication without reason.


    In the previous life, Marvel comics first put the Fantastic Four in all kinds of black and all kinds of green, and then stopped publishing directly, almost messing up the copyright of the Fantastic Four in the hands of 20th Century Fox. superhero characters composition.


    At the same time, the two parties also signed a supplementary copyright. All the superhero copyrights of Marvel Comics owned by Ryan Studios can enjoy the above terms, including the purchased Iron Man, Hulk and Namor, Fantastic Four Xia and other copyrights.


    As for the X-Men and Daredevil copyrights that have not yet been traded with 20th Century Fox, there is no need to be so.


    The contract signed by Twentieth Century Fox and Marvel Comics is more thorough, or it can be said to be a complete robbery.


    The moment the agreement was reached, Ryan couldn''t help finding someone to celebrate. Unfortunately, Helen was still busy contacting the distribution department of 20th Century Fox, paying attention to the promotion and release of "Saw 2".


    Sophia stayed in Europe, preparing to spend Christmas with her mother, while Monica was filming "Leaving Las Vegas" in the UK.


    The only few people who are close have almost no time, and they are not even in the United States at all.


    It was only then that Ryan realized that he didn''t seem to have many friends who could be regarded as friends at all. As for the people he knew from working in the film crew, he hadn''t contacted them for a long time. He even changed his phone number, just to avoid some troubles .


    Of course, this can be regarded as a normal state in Hollywood. Many big stars or well-known directors rarely have other friends except for a few friends in the circle.


    One is that there is no time to know each other, the other is that there is no common language, and some other reasons.


    As a result, a phenomenon has gradually appeared in Hollywood, the so-called friends who eat, drink, play with you, and even take yours. Friends of some big stars sometimes move their cars by car. a luxury.


    Friends?


    Resisting the urge to roll his eyes, Ryan pushed the word out.


    What kind of friends are these, he is simply raising a group of ancestors, he is not so idiotic, unless it is a group of young and beautiful beauties, maybe he can think about it.


    In desperation, he could only go out with Swift for a little celebration.


    Of course, the two of them were talking about work matters.


    "The next step is to focus on 20th Century Fox and buy the copyright of the X-Men as soon as possible." Ryan put down the knife and fork in his hand and said, "Other investments can be temporarily stopped."


    The rise of superhero movies in the previous life, apart from Marvel''s "Avengers" and Warner Bros.'' "Justice League", is the most successful adaptation of "X-Men", and even became a superhero series.


    As of the previous life, many films have been shot, "X-Men", "X-Men 2", "X-Men 3: The Last Battle", "Wolverine", "X-Men: First Class", "King Kong Wolf 2", "X-Men: Days of Future Past", "Deadpool", "X-Men: Apocalypse", "Wolverine 3: Mortal Standing", "Deadpool 2", "X-Men: Dark Phoenix" , a total of twelve movies, almost comparable to "The Avengers" and "Justice League".


    From the above, it can be seen that the value of X-Men''s copyright is almost comparable to that of Spider-Man.


    "no problem."


    Swift readily agreed, and asked: "I just have a question, do you want to use the copyright of these superhero characters to fill the creative space of Blue Sky Studios, or do you want to adapt them into live-action movies like Superman!"


    As a stock and investment broker, he has long noticed something strange about Ryan''s recent investment plans.


    Blue Sky Studio''s ambition is by no means to produce some ordinary special effects, and has already started preparing to produce a 3D animation feature film, which is expected to be formally prepared next year.


    The real use of the copyrights of more than 2,000 superhero characters just bought is to shoot live-action superhero movies just like Warner Bros.


    "A live-action superhero movie is just an idea in the future. At least within five years, or even within ten years, no live-action superhero movie will be prepared." Ryan said half-truthfully.


    Ten years later, there will be no problem with starting the Avengers, and the X-Men will not be so late. In the late 1990s or early 20th century, the first X-Men series film can be prepared.


    The premise is that at that time, Ryan already had enough strength, as well as distribution channels, hundreds of millions of dollars of investment, copyright channels for peripheral products, special effects technology, etc. These problems need to be solved one by one, otherwise everything is just empty talk.


    "By the way, this is a gift for little Taylor. They are all superhero dolls from Marvel Comics." Ryan handed Swift a large bag full of superhero dolls.


    These dolls were some small gifts from Marvel Comics when the agreement was signed, including some classic comic books, which he sent back to his farm in Texas.


    "Thanks, I think Taylor will like it very much." Swift showed a hint of joy.


    For the Swift couple, the most precious thing is little Taylor. Otherwise, the family would not live on the farm. They hope that little Taylor can grow up in a warm environment.


    According to Ryan, the two of them are a pair of pet girls.


    Well, and Sofia''s father too.

 Chapter 66： mia

    Entering mid-December, 20th Century Fox has started a small-scale promotion of "Chain Saw 2", and it is expected to start a large-scale promotional campaign on Christmas Eve.


    At the same time, 20th Century Fox has initially reached an agreement with a number of theater companies, and "Chain Saw 2" will be released on the day before Christmas, that is, December 23, Friday.


    The scale of the premiere will exceed 1,300 screens, and it will increase to more than 1,500 screens the next day. On Christmas Day, the number of screens will increase again, reaching an astonishing 1,800 screens.


    Of course, the premise is that the premiere of "Saw 2" has a good box office performance, and the theater companies will continue to increase the number of screens. Otherwise, according to the virtues of the theater companies, not reducing the number of screens is already a blessing in misfortune.


    The Christmas season has always been a time when blockbusters gather in North America.


    On November 11, Disney released "Today''s Christmas Event", with a North American box office of 144 million US dollars.


    On December 9, Warner Bros. released "Rebellious Sexual Harassment", with a North American box office of 83 million US dollars.


    On December 16, "Dumb and Dumber" released by New Line Films had a North American box office of 130 million US dollars.


    That''s not counting Tom Cruise''s fantasy film "Interview with the Vampire," which grossed $152 million.


    And "Star Trek 7: Star Raiders", which was also released in November


    If the competition between the above films and "Saw 2" is not too great, then "Passionate Years", which will also be released on the 23rd, will inevitably face fierce competition.


    The distribution company of "Passionate Years" is Columbia, which is the same Hollywood giant as 20th Century Fox. The investment in the film is as high as 30 million US dollars, which must not be underestimated.


    The only thing that can make people feel a little reassured is that "Passionate Years" is a romance film, which is different from "Chain Saw 2".


    It can be seen that the degree of competition in the North American Christmas schedule is almost comparable to that of the summer schedule.


    On the evening of Sunday, December 18th, the sky had already dimmed, and the lights inside the airport were brightly lit, as if it were daytime.


    At the gate of the airport stood a young girl, dressed in a T-shirt and jeans, which should have been very fashionable, but the girl was wearing a pair of Martin boots and had two long braids on her head. Like a cowboy from Texas.


    There was a big old-fashioned suitcase in front of her, and an equally heavy rucksack on her back, so it was hard not to attract attention.


    Fortunately, the girl''s appearance is not bad, she exudes a youthful atmosphere, full of vitality.


    If there are flaws, I''m afraid there are only stars and freckles on the face, which are unavoidable.


    The girl had been waiting at the gate of the airport for a while, she seemed to feel a little tired, she hugged her arms tightly, trying to feel more comfortable.


    At this time, someone finally came over, with a hint of surprise in his eyes, he walked forward quickly, and said very politely: "Hello!"


    "Excuse me, is this Miss Mia-Gosling!"


    "I''m Kate, Ryan''s agent. He asked me to pick you up."


    The person who came was Ryan''s former manager, Kate. I don''t know where he got the news from.


    "Are you Ryan''s manager?"


    "Excuse me, do you know Miss Helen!" Mia Gosling''s eyes flashed with vigilance.


    She talked to Ryan on the phone and knew that his current agent was a very beautiful lady.


    Helen!


    Kate''s face froze, and there seemed to be a burst of anger in her eyes. Damn woman, if she hadn''t meddled in her own business, how could that idiot have succeeded.


    At this moment, a man hurried over from a distance, and Mia Gosling suddenly showed a hint of joy, waving her hands vigorously and shouting: "Here, here!"


    "You''re late again, idiot, I knew it would be."


    When Kate heard this, her face froze. The scene he least wanted to see appeared. If it wasn''t for keeping his job, he would have turned around and left immediately.


    "Ha Lou, Ryan, long time no see."


    As if he didn''t hear it, Ryan walked up to Mia and said very apologetically, "Sorry, there was some traffic jam on the road just now."


    Mia Gosling was slightly dissatisfied, and muttered: "I knew you would be late, you are always like this."


    "However, for the sake of sending me comic books, I''ll let you go this time."


    "That''s right." Mia Gosling seemed to have thought of something, pointed at Kate, and said, "This person just wanted to pretend to be your manager, and said that you asked him to pick me up."


    Hearing this, Ryan became fierce. He fixed his eyes on Kate, and said bluntly, "No matter what you are doing, you must be punished."


    "I''ll let my lawyer handle this matter."


    After finishing speaking, Ryan took the suitcase with one hand, took Mia with the other, and walked away. He didn''t have time to entangle with her.


    The best way to deal with a small person in the United States is to fight a lawsuit with him that will never end. With high legal fees, he will face bankruptcy in a short time.


    "Ryan Gosling, stop here."


    "That''s what Mr. Michael Ovitz meant."


    Kate couldn''t help shouting loudly, her face was full of panic, and said: "You have to know, Mr. Michael Ovitz represents CAA. If you don''t know what to do, CAA will let you get out of Hollywood."


    "Including your upcoming film, it''s going to be a disaster."


    Ryan stopped in his tracks, turned around and said indifferently, "Whether it''s Mr. Michael Ovitz or the caa you mentioned, it has nothing to do with me."


    "As for getting me out of Hollywood and the disaster I''m facing!"


    "I will convey your words to 20th Century Fox and Mr. Tom Rothman. CAA intends to block the release plan of "Chain Saw 2"."


    After speaking, he turned and left again.


    No matter how Kate yelled this time, he ignored it and drove away from the airport with Mia.


    Michael Ovitz, one of the five founders of CAA, is now the head of CAA, a well-known super pusher in Hollywood.


    Once with his own efforts, he contributed to Sony''s successful acquisition of Columbia Pictures Entertainment, and Panasonic''s acquisition of MCA for US$6.59 billion, two transactions.


    A veritable Hollywood big shot.


    However, even Michael Ovitz, a Hollywood bigwig, wants to snip the release of "Saw 2", which is an impossible task.


    Ryan wasn''t worried about that at all.


    "Chain Saw 2" has the investment of 20th Century Fox. As one of the Hollywood giants, 20th Century Fox is not something that Michael Ovitz can snipe.


    Needless to say, behind Twentieth Century Fox, there is another behemoth-like News Corporation However, it would be a lie to say that Ryan is not worried at all. According to the trajectory of his previous life, Michael Ovitz Will be the president of Disney.


    The good news is that in less than two years, he will be leaving Disney.


    As soon as he got back in the car, Ryan immediately called Helen and told her exactly what happened just now.


    "Kate?"


    "It''s okay, I''m just an ordinary manager. Michael Ovitz is a smart guy. Even if he wants to trouble you, it''s not to offend 20th Century Fox." Caa''s agent, take it to heart.


    "I know he doesn''t dare to offend 20th Century Fox, but he has to be careful. Besides, we are only in a cooperative relationship with 20th Century Fox." Ryan can''t guarantee that he will be able to maintain cooperation with 20th Century Fox in the future.


    "I will handle this matter personally. Michael Ovitz is a super pusher, but he is far from being able to dominate Hollywood."


    "You have to remember that there are only a few film companies at the same level as 20th Century Fox that can dominate Hollywood. As long as you continue to maintain a good cooperative relationship with any of these film companies."


    "Then you can avoid a lot of trouble, such as Michael Ovitz and caa in front of you."


    Helen seemed to be reminding something, "By the way, don''t be late for the banquet tonight. This is a good opportunity to expand your network."


    Listening to the beeping sound on the phone, Ryan couldn''t help shaking his head.


    Cooperating with a film company of the same level as 20th Century Fox can avoid a lot of trouble, but it will also lose a lot of benefits.

 Chapter 67： beverly hills

    "What''s wrong?" Mia Gosling couldn''t help asking.


    "A little trouble, don''t worry." Ryan said indifferently.


    Just like what Helen said, neither the super pusher Michael Ovitz nor the famous CAA agency is the real Hollywood overlord.


    As long as you continue to maintain a good cooperative relationship with 20th Century Fox, then don''t bother with these things at all.


    As the second-hand Ford drove onto the road and returned to the apartment, Ryan stopped the car and walked in with Mia.


    "Well, it''s not a bad apartment."


    "It seems that your recent life is pretty good." Seeing the apartment in front of her, Mia Gosling''s eyes flashed with surprise.


    She knew very well that Ryan''s financial situation was far from being rich, and he definitely couldn''t afford to rent the seemingly good apartment in front of her.


    It seems that he didn''t brag on the phone, and he is indeed doing well in Hollywood.


    "Okay, put your luggage away first, go to the refrigerator by yourself, and find something to eat. In the evening, you will accompany me to a banquet."


    Ryan helped her move the salute to a room on the second floor.


    Pushing open the door, there is a double bed with a lot of space. Brand new sheets have been placed on it, and a huge doll is placed on the head of the bed. In the corner, there is also a computer desk. Installed computer.


    Even in the United States, computers at this time are not a common item.


    "Wow, is it a computer?"


    "Has the network been installed?" Mia Gosling looked at Ryan expectantly.


    "It''s already installed." Ryan naturally wouldn''t do it, just buy a computer without installing a network. How to put it, he is also a moderately rich man now.


    "But don''t be addicted to the Internet, especially games."


    At this stage, the biggest use of computers is probably only for playing games.


    "Don''t worry, I just want to play games, I''m afraid I don''t have much time."


    Mia-Gosling said with some regret: "I have decided to live on campus, at most during the holidays, come and play for a while."


    She came to Los Angeles not to play with Ryan, but to go to school. Like Ryan, she applied for the University of Southern California.


    However, what she applied for was not the art department, but the medical school.


    "A very conscious choice." Many American college students will choose to live on campus, which is considered a perfect college career.


    Ryan put down his luggage, walked into the room, opened the closet, pointed to the only piece of clothing on the hanger, and said, "A beautiful evening dress is a gift for you to be admitted to the University of Southern California. "


    A very beautiful pale yellow evening dress, which looks full of youthfulness, but not at all sexy. On the shoe rack, there is a pair of cowhide short boots, which are obviously used to match the evening dress.


    "Wow, what a beautiful evening dress."


    Mia Gosling couldn''t help but stepped forward, took off the evening gown, put it in front of her for comparison, and said, "It doesn''t seem very cheap."


    Ryan rolled his eyes, what do you mean it doesn''t seem cheap, it wasn''t cheap in the first place, well, it cost him tens of thousands of dollars.


    "Remember, you will accompany me to a banquet later."


    After speaking, he turned and left the room.


    In fact, the relationship between him and Mia is somewhat complicated, they can only be regarded as half siblings, to be precise, they are half siblings.


    The only thing that comforted him was that, regardless of his relationship with his father, it wasn''t very good, even a little stiff, but his relationship with Mia was pretty good.


    Otherwise, I wouldn''t prepare the room, buy an evening dress, and take her to the banquet.


    After simply eating some bread, sausage, and a piece of pizza, Mia plunged into the room and began to put on makeup.


    According to her words, Ryan should not be ashamed.


    Nearly an hour passed before Mia Gosling slowly went downstairs.


    Wearing an evening gown, he turned around in front of Ryan, "How is it, isn''t it bad?"


    "It''s beautiful," Ryan said, shrugging.


    Seriously speaking, Mia''s makeup skills are average, not very good, and far inferior to Hollywood female stars.


    Ryan has personally experienced the make-up skills of Hollywood female stars, and Monica Bellucci is the best among them, as if she knew how to show her best side.


    In contrast, Mia''s makeup skills are at best passable, not so ugly.


    Then again, let a wild girl who grew up on a farm in Texas compare her makeup with a Hollywood actress?


    "A very honest answer." Mia Gosling nodded in satisfaction and said, "Where are you going to attend the banquet!"


    "Beverly Hills." Ryan stood up and helped Mia tidy up her clothes. "Tonight is a celebration banquet hosted by Tom Cruise. Don''t run around like you are on a farm."


    "Unless you want to be kicked out."


    Beverly Hills has the title of "the world''s most distinguished residential area", and is known as the representative and symbol of wealth, fame and fortune.


    Here is the most upscale commercial street in the world, as well as many mansions of Hollywood movie stars. It is also a holy place for the world film industry. Almost every first-line Hollywood star will buy a mansion hereTom ��Cruise is no exception.


    Since starring in "Top Gun", Tom Cruise''s acting career has started to rise.


    Right now, during the Christmas season, one of his films, "Interview with the Vampire" with an investment of up to 60 million US dollars, has a box office of 36 million US dollars on the first day.


    Even if the film''s box office is not very stable, it is conservatively estimated that the film''s box office in North America will exceed US$100 million, so there should be no problem.


    In addition, with the upcoming overseas box office, Warner Bros. can not only easily recover their investment, but even make a fortune.


    At the same time, it fully proves Tom Cruise''s box office appeal.


    The banquet held in the evening is the first step to start the global promotion of "Interview with the Vampire". Next, it will go to Spain, Brazil, Denmark and other countries and regions.


    "Beverly Hills?"


    "Tom Cruise!"


    Mia Gosling couldn''t believe it, and asked, "It''s Tom Cruise from "Top Gun"!"


    Ryan nodded and said, "I think there should only be one Tom Cruise in Hollywood."


    After getting an affirmative answer, Mia Gosling was obviously a little nervous, and said, "Then, can I ask him for an autographed photo!"


    As the most popular Hollywood star in North America at the moment, Tom Cruise obviously has countless fans.


    "There should be no problem."


    "The premise is that you must be very polite." Ryan reminded.


    Faced with fans asking for autographed photos, any Hollywood star would not refuse, but was very generous.


    Especially at the banquet held by himself.


    But, as Ryan said, the premise has to be polite.

 Chapter 68： unexpected person

    Beverly Hills is located in the most famous city within the city of Los Angeles. It is located on the cool and pleasant Pacific coast and at the foot of Beverly Hills. It is warm like spring all year round.


    Even at night in October, the lowest temperature is around 15��C, so just put on a windbreaker to keep warm.


    Pedestrians and tourists are everywhere. As a well-known wealthy area in the world, the Los Angeles Police Department has put almost half of its police force in Beverly Hills to prevent any crimes that can exist.


    Unlike other urban areas in Los Angeles, once at night, you rarely see pedestrians, unless you are not afraid of robbery.


    The richer you are, the more police you have.


    The more poor people, the less police force.


    Have to say, this is a very ridiculous thing.


    In terms of this point, it is far inferior to the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Around seven o''clock in the evening, Ryan drove to Tom Cruise''s mansion in Beverly Hills.


    Looking around, there are luxury cars everywhere, most of which are Bentleys. It seems that Ryan is the only one driving a second-hand Ford.


    "As expected of Beverly Hills, there are indeed a lot of luxury cars." Mia Gosling couldn''t help being a little surprised.


    Ryan looked at the second-hand Ford he had just bought, and at the same time, he looked at the luxury cars in front of him, and he knew them all without asking.


    This second-hand Ford must be very conspicuous, even more conspicuous than those limited edition sports cars.


    "It''s just a luxury car, at most it''s for saving face, and only those Hollywood stars care about it."


    In this regard, Ryan didn''t think much of it. In his previous life, his car was not very expensive. It was a Bentley worth hundreds of thousands. It was not very luxurious, and it was far from the level of a real luxury car.


    "Compared with a car, I prefer to gallop on Mia." Mia-Gosling said comfortingly.


    The little girl she was talking about was a three-year-old mare.


    Ryan didn''t say much, he parked his second-hand Ford regardless of other people''s eyes, took Mia to the front of the mansion, showed the invitation, and walked inside under the guidance of a waiter.


    As for the ridicule and contempt in the legend, it doesn''t exist at all, and even if there is, no one will say it.


    This is a banquet hosted by Tom Cruise. To cause trouble here is to disrespect Tom Cruise as the host.


    What''s more, Ryan''s invitation is not an ordinary invitation.


    Generally speaking, the people who come to the banquet can be divided into three types.


    The first type is friends and guests invited by Tom Cruise.


    The second type is people who come in through various relationships. This part of the crowd just wants to come in and look for opportunities.


    The third is an invitation letter from Warner Bros.


    The invitation card in Ryan''s hand was exactly the invitation sent by Warner Bros., representing the meaning of Warner Bros. Otherwise, with his personality, he would definitely not come to any banquet.


    Even if the host of the banquet is Tom Cruise.


    Along the way, admiring the scenery in the mansion, the two slowly walked towards the garden.


    It has to be said that the mansion bought by Tom Cruise is not small and extremely luxurious.


    "It''s very luxurious, but the area is a little smaller." Mia Gosling expressed her opinion.


    Hearing that, Ryan just wanted to roll his eyes. This is Beverly Hills, where every inch of land is expensive, not a farm far away in Texas.


    However, Mia is right about one thing. Compared with the farm in Texas, the mansion in front of her is just a small point.


    Not long after, the two arrived at the banquet venue. There were hundreds of well-dressed men and women chatting around the garden, and the waiters shuttled back and forth, serving glasses of champagne.


    "Hello, Mr. Cruise, Mrs. Nicole."


    Seeing Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidd at the entrance of the banquet, Ryan took the initiative to greet them.


    "You should be the famous Director Ryan!"


    "I''ve seen your film Saw, a great horror film." Nicole Kidd clearly recognized Ryan.


    Tom Cruise, on the other hand, was a little puzzled. He didn''t realize it until he heard "Saw". The young man in front of him is not only a director, but also has a movie about to be released.


    "Director Ryan, you are welcome. You have created a box office miracle this summer."


    If the success of "Saw" made Ryan a well-known horror film director, then his first film "The Blair Witch" shocked countless Hollywood people.


    A film that is enough to be included in the top ten of the annual box office list, and even recorded in Hollywood history, no one will underestimate the director of this film.


    Before Ryan continued to speak, Mia Gosling couldn''t help but look at Tom Cruise and said, "Mr. Cruise, can you give me a signed photo of you!"


    Ryan quickly apologized and said: "I''m very sorry, my sister Mia is your fan."


    Tom Cruise was very happy when he heard the news, and ordered the waiter to bring a photo, wrote down the words of congratulations, and handed it to Mia in person.


    The few people didn''t talk for too long. After all, they were not familiar with each other, not even acquaintances.


    Ryan was also happy and relaxed, took Mia to find a quieter place to sit down, and asked the waiter to bring Mia a glass of orange juice.


    Mia Gosling carefully put away the autographed photos, looking at the Hollywood stars not far away, she was eager to try.


    "Can I..."


    "No." Ryan refused without waiting for her to finish speaking.


    Mia could only sit down sullenly, drinking the orange juice brought by the waiter.


    At this time, a slightly helpless voice came from not far away, "Sorry, Director Ryan, excuse me."


    As the voice fell, Nicole Kidd came over, followed by a woman.


    As soon as the woman came over, she sat across from her unceremoniously and asked, "Are you that Ryan Gosling?"


    Ryan turned around and glanced at Nicole Kidd, frowned slightly, and asked, "Ms. Nicole, who is this lady?"


    Nicole Kidd showed a look of apology, and said, "This is the manager of me and Cruise, Ms. Pai Kingsley."


    Pie-Kinsley?


    Ryan narrowed his eyes. If he remembered correctly, Pai Jinsili, who seemed to be the manager of CAA, was not kind.


    "May I ask Ms. Pai-Kinsley, what''s the matter!"


    Since the other party was not kind, he naturally didn''t have to be polite with him.


    Pai Jinsili looked Ryan up and down, and said: "No matter what grievances you have with Kate, I hope you will not reject caa''s kindness."


    "Terminate the contract with your current agent. I will personally become your agent. Just like when Cruise was popular, you will become a well-known director in Hollywood."


    "The connections that caa has are far from your current agent, they can be compared."


    Tom Cruise was indeed discovered by Michael Ovitz, but it was Pai Kingsley who really made him popular.


    "Sorry, Ms. Pai-Kinsley, I have no plans to change my agent for the time being." Ryan refused without hesitation.


    Perhaps Pai-Kinsley and CAA have far more connections than Helen and Xingkong Brokerage Company, but Ryan has no idea of ??cooperating with a very powerful brokerage company.


    Even if the other party is Pai Jinsili, a golden agent recognized by Hollywood.


    Pai Jinsili was taken aback for a moment, she didn''t expect that the new director in front of her would dare to reject her? Then there was a sneer, her kindness was not so easy to refuse.


    "I heard that you invested in a film in England?"


    "It seems to want to hit the Oscars next year!"


    Speaking of this, she showed a hint of sarcasm, and continued: "Although caa has no ability to influence the Oscar awards, it is not difficult to suppress an award-winning film."


    With CAA''s influence in Hollywood, it is a breeze to suppress a literary film or get some negative news out.


    "as you wish."


    Ryan''s expression remained unchanged, and he said, "However, I must remind you that the actor in the film, Nicholas Cage, is the nephew of director Coppola, and this film was originally recommended by him. For me, I want to hit the Oscar trophy next year."


    "If you''re not afraid of retaliation by the Coppola family, I don''t mind losing a few million dollars."


    The Coppola family!


    Pai-Kinsley''s face changed slightly. The Coppola family is not an easy target to suppress. If it is not handled well, it will cause a war.


    No one can underestimate the influence of that Coppola director in the academy.


    "By the way, I forgot to tell you that Ms. Nancy Utley of Fox Searchlight Pictures has agreed to release this film, that is to say, the distributor of the film will be Fox Searchlight Pictures." Ryan seemed to have just Think about it.


    Fox Searchlight Pictures, originally the distribution company used by 20th Century Fox to distribute independent films, attaches great importance to winning Oscars, so naturally it will not refuse this cooperation.


    Although Pai Kingsley is very powerful, she also knows that neither the Coppola family, nor the newly established Fox Searchlight Pictures under 20th Century Fox, nor Nancy Utley, are not small people.


    "Remember, I hope you don''t regret what I said just now." After she finished speaking, she stood up and left with an expression on her face.


    "I''m really sorry." Nicole Kidd smiled helplessly.


    Pai-Kinsley has always been strong, she doesn''t like to say much.


    But the seemingly young director in front of him is also not a small person, and has a good cooperative relationship with the Coppola family and 20th Century Fox.


    She knew that her husband, Tom Cruise, had long planned to win the Best Actor Oscar, and it was obviously not a wise decision to offend the Coppola family at this time.

 Chapter 69： science fiction blockbuster

    The current CAA is far from reaching its peak period. The CAA at its peak in the previous life has challenged many Hollywood giants.


    Under caa''s package service, the director doesn''t have to worry about anything, as long as he can shoot with peace of mind.


    But CAA is too strong, and the director will soon become a puppet, without the right to cast, edit, or even modify the script.


    If the above requirements are barely acceptable, then the following requirements are unacceptable to most directors.


    CAA Shichang revised the script for its big-name stars so that the characters in the script fit the actor''s image, and even pushed the entire script to be rewritten.


    You heard it right, it''s not that the actor fits the role, but the role needs to fit the actor.


    This kind of speechless thing can only be done by caa.


    Ryan naturally doesn''t want to be a puppet director under CAA, as for art awards!


    To **** with it.


    No matter in his previous life or in this life, he has never thought of pursuing art. Business is the core of the film. Only films that cater to the needs of the public are the real art, not just to cater to a small group of people.


    Ryan didn''t stay long at the banquet, greeted Tom Cruise, and left the banquet with Mia.


    Early the next morning, he personally sent Mia to report to the University of Southern California. At the same time, he chatted with the former professors and mentors for a while, all about movies and praises for George Lukes.


    Famous USC alumni, no kidding.


    In the next few days, Ryan focused on the promotion of "Saw 2", as if he had forgotten what happened at the banquet.


    During the period, Monica Bellucci specially came back from England to participate in the promotional activities of the film.


    She has a lot of complaints about the director of "Leaving Las Vegas", Mike Figgis. The strict requirements are scary. Often a shot needs to be shot more than ten times. all day.


    "Art films are like this. Everything is based on artistry, so the requirements for film shooting have always been strict. Only in this way can we please the academics."


    "Although most of them will not actually watch the content of the film." Ryan was not surprised at all,


    Most of the judges for the Oscar awards are elderly people, and it is impossible to watch every film once to evaluate the artistry contained in it.


    "Oscar always does."


    Monica Bellucci showed a helpless look, "I heard that 20th Century Fox wants to hold a premiere ceremony for the promotion of "Saw 2", may I invite some friends over!"


    Regarding the box office expectations of "Chain Saw 2", Twentieth Century Fox is very optimistic, even spending money to hold a premiere ceremony.


    It''s rare, even in Hollywood, for a horror movie to have its premiere.


    "no problem."


    "I will say hello to 20th Century Fox." Ryan agreed.


    "Thank you." Monica Bellucci showed a sweet smile.


    As she guessed, Ryan would not refuse such an easy request.


    Sometimes she really wants to date him, at least she will be a very good date.


    However, she has seen clearly about Hollywood for a long time. It is almost impossible for a young and talented director like Ryan to have any results with her. Instead of turning against each other in the future, it is better to keep it like this.


    As for the friend she was talking about, it was just a friend she knew in the fashion industry. Like her, she had entered the film and television industry a long time ago and had a lot of fame in Spain.


    This time I came to Hollywood to try to find some opportunities, and by the way, take a look at the popularity of "Chain Saw 2".


    "I should go, Helen is coming." Monica Bellucci stood up, kissed Ryan''s cheek lightly, and hurriedly left the apartment.


    It seemed that she didn''t want to meet Helen in the apartment, and Ryan could only show a helpless smile about this.


    Under the same manager''s banner, there are always some things to avoid. In other words, every manager doesn''t want to see scandals flying among the actors under his own agency.


    Not long after, Helen opened the door and walked in, made herself a cup of coffee, then sat on the sofa, looked at Ryan, "I hope you can pay attention to Monica, it is best not to make any negative news. "


    "Don''t worry, they are all tabloid reporters, and they have no influence on me." Ryan didn''t care about it.


    It was nothing more than some tabloid reporters who secretly took intimate photos of him and Monica Bellucci.


    "I''m not worried about you, but I hope you won''t affect Monica."


    "When she comes back this time, in addition to cooperating with the promotion of "Chain Saw 2", she also has to participate in a very important audition."


    Helen said very cautiously: "Twentieth Century Fox has approved a sci-fi film with an investment of up to 75 million US dollars. She may have the opportunity to play an important female role in it."


    Twentieth Century Fox!


    Science fiction film, $75 million investment!


    A picture emerged in Ryan''s mind, a scene of an American president personally flying a plane and fighting against aliens, "You mean Roland Emmerich, the sci-fi masterpiece that is about to be directed!"


    "It is indeed a very good opportunity."


    "Independence Day", a film invested by 20th Century Fox, directed by Roland Emmerich, starring Bill Pullman and Will Smith, has an investment of up to 75 million US dollars.


    The global box office has achieved 817 million US dollars, and the North American box office is also as high as 306 million US dollars, becoming the annual box office champion in North America.


    If he remembers correctly, there should be two important female characters in the film, one is David''s ex-wife and an assistant to the President of the United States. Another is Steve''s girlfriend,


    According to his speculation, the role that Monica Bellucci wants to fight for should be the first one, the wife of the protagonist David in the film.


    The reason is very simple. Will Smith, one of the protagonists of the film, is himself a black man, and the other female character is his girlfriend. The crew is likely to choose a black female actor.


    "What do I need to do!" Ryan asked.


    In fact, neither of the two female characters in the film is a leading actress.


    This is an out-and-out sci-fi film, the protagonist can only be an alien, and two male characters, and the female characters are at most supporting roles in the film.


    Of course, even if it is not a leading actress, there will still be countless actresses competing for it. After all, the investment of up to 75 million US dollars is enough to make any Hollywood female star put down her figure.


    "The promotion of "Saw 2" is the greatest help to her. Two consecutive films have sold well at the box office, so that it can attract the attention of 20th Century Fox." Helen said.


    Ryan nodded, he was not worried about the box office of "Chain Saw 2", "No problem."


    Seeing that Ryan was full of confidence in the release of "Saw 2", Helen showed a satisfied expression and said, "This time I bring you two pieces of news, one is good and the other is bad."


    "Touchstone Pictures has agreed to the filming plan of "The Truman Show". In addition to being a director, you can also serve as an executive producer and screenwriter, including the final editing rights of the film and other rights."


    "There is still a producer candidate, Jill-Anne-Hurd can be considered."


    Speaking of this, Helen paused, and said: "The premise is that you can only get the short-term income of the film, and the copyright of the film will belong to Touchstone."


    The rules of Hollywood are like this, the film copyright has always been the taboo of major film companies, Ryan has no doubts about this.


    Anyway, it is impossible to shoot a sequel in the future, at most, you will lose a long-term meal ticket But the cooperation with Touchstone itself shocked Ryan, this time it is not a verbal agreement, nor is it a search for investors , but a formal cooperation plan. If there is no accident, the preliminary preparations for the crew can begin soon.


    "So what about the bad news!" Ryan had already speculated about the bad news.


    "Michael Ovitz seems to be very dissatisfied with you for leaking information to the outside world."


    Helen looked a little solemn and said: "He is very influential in the Jewish circle. Showing dissatisfaction with you this time will likely affect the release plan of "Leaving Las Vegas" next year and the impact on the Oscars. "


    "However, you don''t have to worry too much. The film''s leading actor, Nicolas Cage, is born in the Coppola family after all. Michael Ovitz can''t influence it by revealing his truth."


    "Furthermore, the distributor of the film is Fox Searchlight Pictures, with the support of its parent company, 20th Century Fox. Even Michael Ovitz and CAA dare not make any small moves."


    Ryan showed an expression that was as expected. If Helen wasn''t a Jew, he would have to expose his dirty words.


    Next, the two talked about some issues about "The Truman Show". The sooner the crew prepares, the better. It is not an easy task to build a town that meets the shooting needs.


    At the same time, you can also find a suitable real scene, such as a small town that meets the shooting requirements.


    There is another key point, Ryan can''t join the crew right away, he has to shoot another film, the preparatory work of the crew can only be temporarily handed over to Helen, Sophia, and Touchstone.


    That''s why he recommended Jill-Anne-Hurd to be the producer of the film.

 Chapter 70： coming soon

    Seeing that the Christmas schedule is approaching, a trace of gunpowder is gradually appearing in the North American film market.


    First of all, the media in North America began to be unwilling to be lonely.


    "Christmas is approaching in 1994, and the horror film masterpiece "Chain Saw 2" will be released across the board this Friday."


    "On Christmas Eve, North American film companies once again compete."


    "The film "The Years of Love" and "Saw 2" will be released on the same day, and the genius Edward Zwick and Jigsaw will soon compete on the same stage."


    "The jigsaw appeared in North America again, I don''t know what kind of horror will happen again!"


    As of the eve of the film''s release, Twentieth Century Fox had already spent a publicity budget of up to $6 million.


    You know, these expenses are all paid by 20th Century Fox, and have nothing to do with Ryan.


    It can be seen that 20th Century Fox is very optimistic about the box office of "Saw 2", and is willing to invest a huge amount of money in publicity.


    At the same time, Columbia is not willing to be lonely. The promotional strength of "The Years of Love" is no less than that of "Chain Saw 2". The two films vaguely mean to compete with each other.


    Even some gossip tabloids began to speculate about the final box office of the two films. It is said that even some betting companies have offered small gambles.


    In fact, the competition between "Chain Saw 2" and "Years of Love" is far less than the outside world imagined.


    First of all, "Chain Saw 2" itself is a horror film, while "The Years of Love" is a romance film. The audiences of the two films are different.


    Originally, "Saw 2" was going to be screened on the eve of Halloween, but because of the shooting time, the schedule could only be changed to Christmas, not to compete with "The Burning Years" at the box office.


    In this regard, Twentieth Century Fox and Columbia have already negotiated to avoid unnecessary friction.


    On December 23rd, Columbia held a grand premiere ceremony at the Chinese Theatre, with a dense crowd of media sitting below, as well as Hollywood stars who came to cheer.


    In contrast, 20th Century Fox''s premiere ceremony for "Chain Saw 2" was much smaller, and only invited some friendly media and a few stars.


    The most famous one among them was actually Nicolas Cage invited by Sofia.


    It''s not that 20th Century Fox can''t invite big-name stars, but that there is no need for it. The biggest selling point of "Saw 2" is the horror scenes and mysterious jigsaws, not any big-name stars.


    Furthermore, if there are too many big-name celebrities invited, it will inevitably appear overwhelming, which is not a good thing.


    Instead of this, it is better to focus on the promotion of the film.


    In any case, the content of "Chain Saw 2" has become a hot topic at the moment. Many horror movie lovers, or audiences who have watched the first "Chain Saw 2", are very interested in the release of "Chain Saw 2". , full of expectations.


    At the same time, it also caused a very embarrassing thing. Apart from the plot and the jigsaw, what the media and audience were looking forward to most in the film was actually the jigsaw apostle Amanda Yang played by Monica Bellucci.


    In contrast, the other actors in the film hardly received much media attention.


    On the 23rd, there was a crowd outside the premiere, many of them had horrific makeup on their faces, it is estimated that going out at night would scare people to death.


    Even at the premiere, there was no red carpet arranged, which seemed a bit shabby.


    But when Monica Bellucci and another girl got out of the car, they were still greeted with huge cheers from fans, with slogans such as "Goddess of Horror" and "Apostle of Jigsaw".


    Monica Bellucci, who had just rushed back from England, was shocked. She never imagined that she would have so many movie fans.


    For a moment, she became dazed, recalling the difficult scene when she first came to Hollywood.


    If it wasn''t for the reminder from the girl next to her, she would have almost forgotten to greet the fans and sign.


    In fact, a large part of these movie fans were arranged by Ryan. If Monica Bellucci looked carefully, you could find that there were quite a few movie fans, who seemed to be extras under the Star Brokerage Company, and only a few true cinephile.


    Hiring some extras to act as movie fans has long been a common thing in previous lives, and many stars would do this.


    As for whether it has led the trend of temporary movie fans in North America, Ryan is not sure, but the effect of the scene in front of him is very good


    It also surprised some employees of 20th Century Fox, so they can still play like this? I have learned a lot.


    It seems that Helen has also discovered a new business opportunity. Taking advantage of the gap in the North American market, she can sign temporary fan agreements with some Hollywood stars first, ensuring that she will be warmly welcomed by countless fans wherever she goes.


    Until she walked into the movie theater, Monica Bellucci, she still hadn''t come to her senses, and even wondered where she got so many movie fans, but it was the effect of 20th Century Fox''s propaganda!


    "Wow, Monica, I didn''t expect you to be so popular in Hollywood!" The girl who came with her was full of envy.


    This is Hollywood, not Spain.


    Monica Bellucci was a little puzzled, and said, "I''m not very clear, when I came back a few days ago, it wasn''t like this."


    "In any case, congratulations on your successful entry into Hollywood." The girl congratulated sincerely.


    For a female model from Italy to break into Hollywood is nothing short of a miracle.


    "Don''t worry, after the premiere is over, I''ll introduce Helen to you." Monica Bellucci seemed a little reluctant.


    After all, introducing another female actor to my agent will inevitably share her resources in the future.


    But because of her relationship with the girl, it''s not easy to say no.


    In the past, she would have politely declined a long time ago, but now she has successfully entered Hollywood, not to mention that she is shooting a film, and there is another series of films that will be released soon.


    Moreover, Helen is helping her obtain a very important role, so it is obviously a very wise decision to please Helen at this time.


    At the same time, as the crew and guests arrived, fans outside the cinema began to come in one after another. After a while, the entire cinema was packed, which surprised the media who came.


    These movie fans in front of me are not extras, but real movie fans who paid their own money to come in. From this point of view, it shows the influence of "Chain Saw 2".


    As the premiere time approached, Ryan personally brought the entire crew out to meet thousands of fans below.


    The host was a leading actress invited from Fox TV. She first took the microphone, introduced the crew members one by one, and told some tidbits during the filming process.


    When it was her turn to introduce Ryan, she obviously paused, "I think everyone is familiar with the name of director Ryan, the last film he directed, "Saw," had a global box office of more than 100 million US dollars. "


    "Then may I ask Director Ryan, why did he create such a horror movie script in the first place!"


    "Before Director Ryan answers I have to introduce something again. Director Ryan is not only a director, but also the only director of the first "Chain Saw" released this summer. An investor, producer, screenwriter and other positions."


    "Including the upcoming "Chain Saw 2", it is all from his whimsical ideas."


    Many movie fans below secretly exclaimed, holding several jobs, seemingly talented, but also revealing a trace of helplessness.


    "The question itself is very simple."


    Ryan replied without thinking: "I just rented an apartment at that time, and the real estate manager told me that it used to be a murder scene, and there had been many suicides, and there was a rumor that a witch cursed where I passed."


    "The only good thing is that the rent was very cheap, so I ended up renting it anyway."


    "I moved in that afternoon, and I scared a friend who helped me with such things, and swore I would never set foot in the apartment again."


    There was a flash of memory in Ryan''s eyes, and he said: "After a long time, I couldn''t help but imagine the process of the murder scene, so the first "Chain Saw" appeared, and it was still in the apartment, shooting a lot lens."


    It caused the fans below to exclaim from time to time. It turns out that the media reports are true. There was a murder scene, and there were many suicides. Maybe the rumor of the witch is not a hoax, but it has never been heard. Find the real witch only.


    Sofia Coppola was expressionless, wishing to strangle that guy Ryan to death. The friend someone mentioned seemed to be her.


    "What a **** bastard." Sofia Coppola couldn''t help cursing in a low voice.

 Chapter 71： unexpected

    In order to publicize the effect, Ryan had no choice but to say a lot of dirty things about the crew, causing the fans below to exclaim.


    With the end of the simple ceremony, on the big screen, "Chain Saw 2" officially premiered.


    The auditorium was plunged into darkness, leaving only the light on the screen.


    The elegant piano sound sounded, and the beginning of Ryan Studio''s animation reappeared. Compared with the previous picture, it was much clearer, giving people a different feeling.


    The beginning of this animation was not produced by the previous Pixar Animation Studio, but by Blue Sky Studio, which was modified on the basis of the original.


    If it wasn''t for the blue sky studio''s 3D animation production technology, which is still in the exploratory stage, it would have to produce a 3D animation title.


    At the beginning of the film, there is a shot added to the original version of "Saw 2". First, there is a jigsaw passing by, and then the eerie electric light appears.


    Let the audience clearly realize that the jigsaw still exists, and the lens of the electric light is slightly dimmer than the original version, which is somewhat dazzling.


    It can be seen from this that Ryan did not blindly shoot according to the requirements of the original version. The processing of many shots is very different from the original version, especially in shaping the atmosphere of fear and tension, which is much better than the original version.


    These are all his shooting experiences in his previous life. There is no horror of plasma on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. He can only rely on a little bit of tension to make the film screen fall into a terrifying mood.


    None of the characters appeared yet, just a few flashes of shots, coupled with a low background music, brought a strange atmosphere to everyone present.


    It seems to make people feel that it is very different from the previous "Chain Saw", and it is even more terrifying.


    Some loyal audiences of horror films were excited, "It''s great, it''s even more exciting than the last "Chain Saw". It seems that the new director of the film is very suitable for shooting horror themes."


    Someone on the side shook his head, "The director of "Saw 2", Gauri-Hoblitt, was just a TV director before. It seems that he has never filmed horror themes. I''m afraid he won''t be able to shoot such a wonderful scene."


    Someone couldn''t help interjecting, "Can you shut up?"


    "There are also shots in the film, which are obviously the style of producer Ryan Gosling. Only Ryan Gosling, the founder of "Saw", can shoot such wonderful shots."


    When a few people thought about it, it seemed that it was really Ryan Gosling''s shooting style.


    In just a few shots, the terrifying atmosphere easily created made the audience below unable to extricate themselves. However, the next shot surprised people again. Through the twisted rear car mirror, one can clearly see the terrified face of a man .


    The camera below turned to reveal the true face of the man, who was naked and tied to a chair, with a terrible death mask on his head, and kept yelling in panic.


    Those who have watched the previous "Chain Saw" have already vaguely guessed that the man in front of him is a game participant.


    Sure enough, as expected, the image of the jigsaw appeared on the TV. Except for the TV itself, the plot was almost the same as the previous "Saw".


    "Falke, shouldn''t it be exactly the same as the plot of the last "Chain Saw"?"


    "Simply disappointing."


    "..."


    Ryan faintly heard some complaints from below. Instead of showing panic, he seemed a little proud. Naturally, he would not make such a low-level mistake.


    Just when the audience felt disappointed, the voice of Jigsaw on the TV changed, it was not the imaginary killing game, but a death mask game.


    The man needs to find the key to the death mask within two hours, otherwise when the time comes, the death mask will close up like a flytrap.


    "Flytrap? I can''t imagine the scene of the mask closing, it must be very bloody."


    "Who can explain what a Flytrap is!" Apparently someone didn''t know what a Flytrap was.


    "Idiot, you don''t even know about flytrap? How did you go to middle school?"


    At this time, the picture on the screen changed, and a scene that no audience had expected appeared. On the TV screen, a man lying on a long table suddenly appeared, with a jigsaw holding a **** scalpel in his hand. , It seems that something is being cut on the man''s face.


    At this moment, the sound of the jigsaw sounded again. It turned out that the man lying on the long table was the person in the picture.


    At the same time, the jigsaw told a disgusting news. The key to the death mask was on the man, and was hidden in a place by the jigsaw, inside his eyes.


    One can imagine that first a hole was dug in his eye with a scalpel, and then a key was hidden in it. Such a **** scene made one''s heart tense.


    "It''s hidden in the eyes?"


    "God, it is indeed a jigsaw, and only he can do such a cruel thing."


    "I don''t know, whether the jigsaw has been anesthetized or not, otherwise, the process will be very interesting."


    Next, a more **** scene appeared. The man began to try again and again, taking out the key from his eyes, and the picture was horrifying.


    For horror movie lovers, it is simply a visual feast.


    As for the eyes of film critics, it is useless, it only shows off ridiculous **** scenes, without any humanities and art, it is simply a bad film that cannot be bad.


    "I can''t believe that 20th Century Fox invited film critics for such a film!"


    Roger-Ebert showed a trace of dissatisfaction in his tone. If he had known this, he should not have accepted the invitation from Twentieth Century Fox.


    Maybe many audiences don''t know him, but Roger-Ebert is well-known in the film critic circle, and he is also a script writer, with a large number of readers.


    However, he still insisted on watching, without the slightest intention of getting up and leaving, and even tomorrow''s movie review in the newspaper, he would not write so harshly.


    Not a work ethic, but one thing he knows very well, the influence of 20th Century Fox, can easily cost him nothing.


    When Monica Bellucci, who played Amanda Yang in the film, came on stage, she could only be described as stunning, as if she was **** with every movement.


    At the same time, it was sexy, but it was also reminiscent of her identity as the apostle of the jigsaw, and she subconsciously felt a chill on her neck.


    On the guest seat, Roland Emer pointed to Amanda Yang on the screen, and asked in a low voice, "Is she the Monica Bellucci who is about to audition?"


    Dean-Devlin nodded and said, "That''s her, she seems to be an Italian model in the past, somewhat famous."


    "Recently, she seems to be very close to Ryan Gosling, the creator of the "Saw" series of films."


    Roland-Aimer said: "The appearance is good, very sexy, and seems to have the title of goddess of horror. It seems that this Ryan-Gosling has made her quite famous."


    Dean-Devlin looked at him sideways, seemed a little surprised and said, "Don''t you mean to let her play?"


    What he said was exactly what Helen mentioned, the sci-fi movie, the investment was as high as 75 million US dollars.


    Roland-Aimer is not only the director and editor of the crew, but also the producer, and even promoted the whole project single-handedly.


    Dean Devlin is an associate director and executive producer.


    It can be said that the two in front of them can completely decide the actors.


    "Why not? A very good actress whose appearance fits the character requirements in the script." Roland-Aimer asked rhetorically.


    "I personally think it''s better to see her audition results before making a decision." Dean Devlin has different opinions.


    Roland-Aimer glanced at him, didn''t say much, just nodded and said: "Yes."


    Like most crews in Hollywood, the crew of "Independence Day" also has various interests.


    However, the two are not in disagreement, it''s just that there are some differences in their respective interests.


    For example, the actress chosen above, Dean Devlin, would prefer Margaret Colin to play the role, rather than a model from Italy.


    As for the title of Goddess of Terror, it was extremely ridiculous in his eyes.

 Chapter 72： laura fonna

    The plot in the film is slowly unfolding, and what is presented to the audience is a series of terrifying and **** pictures.


    If the last "Chain Saw" was very bloody, then this "Chain Saw 2" can no longer be described as bloody, but cruel, to be precise, heinously cruel.


    At the climax of the film, some crew members couldn''t help frowning, some couldn''t stand the **** scene on the screen.


    After all, not everyone likes to watch a horror movie.


    Nicholas Cage turned around and asked Ryan in a low voice, "I heard that Michael Ovitz is very dissatisfied with you?"


    Ryan curled his lips and said, "It''s just a mad dog, don''t worry about it."


    Nicholas Cage showed a helpless look, and said: "Even if he is a mad dog, you have to be careful, so as not to be bitten by him."


    Ryan can rely on his cooperation with 20th Century Fox and ignore Michael Ovitz. After all, several of his works are created by himself, so there is no need to pay attention to some external factors.


    But Nicolas Cage can''t do this, not to mention the current "Leaving Las Vegas", which is very important to him, and no mistakes can be tolerated.


    "I''ll be more careful." Ryan said casually.


    At this time, Sofia Coppola joined the conversation, "Michael Ovitz?"


    Sofia Coppola showed a trace of disdain on his face, and said, "He is just a brutal old bastard. If I was there at that time, I must give him a good look."


    "If you want Ryan to terminate the contract with Helen, let him die?"


    "And that bitch, next time I see her, I have to teach her a lesson."


    She and Helen have been good friends for many years, and she is very clear that Ryan plays a very important role in both Helen and Starry Sky Brokerage Company.


    For example, Monica Bellucci''s audition invitation was recommended by Helen to a senior executive of 20th Century Fox during the discussion with 20th Century Fox about "The Evil Spirit".


    So she was very annoyed at the little tricks played by Michael Ovitz and Pai Kingsley.


    "Don''t say a few words, anyway, Michael Ovitz, who is in charge of CAA, is a character that cannot be underestimated." Nicolas Cage reminded.


    "What are you afraid of?"


    "It''s hard for him to dare to start a war!" Sophia Coppola asked back.


    Nicholas Cage was speechless. He didn''t have the confidence of Sophia, and he even dared to talk about starting a war.


    To put it bluntly, if something really happened, Sofia''s father, Director Coppola, would never watch his daughter being bullied, even if Sofia provoked it on her own initiative.


    But Nicholas Cage didn''t dare to do that.


    "Okay, Sophia, Cage is right, Michael Ovitz is indeed a character not to be underestimated." Ryan stopped this boring topic.


    You can''t really take Sophia to beat up Michael Ovitz, can you?


    In another time and space or in the previous life, Michael Ovitz was famous for his toughness. He was kicked out by the unbearable Disney board of directors less than a year after he became the CEO of Disney. The shortest CEO.


    It can be seen how powerful Michael Ovitz is, and it also shows that his influence in Hollywood must not be underestimated.


    Don''t look at the indifference in Ryan''s mouth.


    In fact, he has always been wary of people like Michael Ovitz and Harvey Weinstein.


    If 20th Century Fox still cares about reputation, then people like Michael Ovitz and Harvey Weinstein don��t care about reputation at all.


    "Papa papa..."


    As the screening of the film on the screen ended, the names of behind-the-scenes staff appeared, and the audience below began to applaud spontaneously.


    "Mr. Ryan, when will the preparation for the next "Chain Saw" series start!"


    "Director Golly-Hobright, what are your expectations for "Saw 2"? Can it surpass the previous "Saw" at the box office?"


    "Miss Monica, how do you feel about calling the Goddess of Horror!"


    "Warner Bros.'' "The Years of Love" is also released today. Can you predict which of the two films will become the box office champion this week!"


    The invited media all gathered around and asked sharp questions one after another.


    Fortunately, most of the media invited by 20th Century Fox are from the News Corporation, and they left some affection in their words, so it is not so unreasonable for people to answer.


    At the same time, Colette Singer immediately called 20th Century Fox CEO Tom Rothman.


    "Mr. Rothman, the atmosphere at the premiere was very enthusiastic. Almost all the audience agreed that the plot of "Saw 2" is even more exciting than the previous "Saw."


    Is the second part better than the first?


    This is a very rare thing.


    "Continue to increase the publicity scale of "Saw 2", and strive for more screens with theater companies, reaching more than 2,000 screens."


    "Let someone inform Ryan Gosling and his agent that they can officially sign the filming agreement for "The Invasion of Evil Spirits", and strive to prepare the crew in the shortest possible time."


    Tom Rothman said very bluntly, since the premiere is so good, then continue to deepen the cooperation with Ryan.


    As for the shooting plan of the next "Chain Saw", neither 20th Century Fox nor Ryan will talk about it now, and everything depends on the final box office of the film.


    However, everyone knows that even if the budget of the next "Saw" exceeds 10 million US dollars, it is still a small investment film, at least there is no problem in recovering the cost.


    The only thing that makes 20th Century Fox feel awkward is that Ryan may not easily agree to increase the investment share of the film. 20th Century Fox will face a difficult negotiation.


    After the premiere, after briefly answering a few questions from the media, Ryan took Monica Bellucci and a girl he was very familiar with back to the hotel.


    In order to facilitate publicity, during this period of time, the main members of the crew will live in the hotel to be able to respond to emergencies as soon as possible.


    Just when he entered the room, Ryan looked at the girl who came back with Monica Bellucci, and said, "Hi, Miss Laura, I''ve watched "Food Truck" in which you starred, a very exciting action movie."


    The girl in front of me is the Spanish actress Lola Fangna who worked with Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, and Yuen Biao in her previous life.


    Laura-Fonna is well-known in Hong Kong, Taiwan, across the Pacific Ocean, and Southeast Asia.


    It''s a pity that she didn''t choose to stay in Hong Kong to develop, but chose to return to Spain and became a second-tier star.


    Laura-Fonna was a little surprised. The director who was well-known in Hollywood had actually seen "Food Truck" in which she starred.


    "Director Ryan, you don''t need to be so polite, just call me Laura."


    Speaking of which, UU reading www.uukanshu. The reason why she came to Los Angeles has something to do with "Food Truck". The leading actor in the film, Jackie Chan, has shot a commercial film this year. He wants to hit Hollywood again, and it is expected to be released early next year.


    It''s a pity that due to some reasons, she finally rejected the film invitation and did not continue to cooperate with Jackie Chan.


    Until, she met Monica Bellucci in England, and this time she came to Los Angeles.


    "Good Laura."


    Ryan secretly looked at Laura-Fonna. Compared with her appearance in "Food Truck", she has changed somewhat, and it seems that she has not resisted the passage of time.


    But in general, she is still a top beauty, much better than most Spanish actresses.


    Spanish actresses are famous for their poor maintenance. The reason is very simple. Almost every Spanish actress is a natural smoker.


    "Lola, if you have a chance, can you introduce Mr. Jackie Chan for me, I am very curious about his works."


    Jackie Chan wanted to break into Hollywood as early as 1982. However, it was not until the release of "Red Fan District" in 1995, which earned 32.34 million US dollars at the box office in North America, that he really broke into Hollywood.


    But the film that really made him famous in North America was "Rush Hour", with an investment of 34 million US dollars and a box office of 140 million US dollars.


    Ryan wouldn''t mind filming "Rush Hour" early if he had access to Jackie Chan.


    Hearing this, Laura-Fonna agreed without hesitation, believing that Jackie Chan would not mind getting to know a young director who is notoriously famous in Hollywood.


    After a few brief conversations, she said her farewell with great interest and left, leaving the rest of the time to Ryan and Monica Bellucci.

 Chapter 73： Questionnaire

    At the same time, more than 1,300 screens in North America were screened. Looking at the entire Hollywood, there are only a few commercial blockbusters that can have such a scale of release.


    In contrast, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in the early 1990s, I am afraid that there were not even 1,300 screens.


    It wasn''t until the beginning of the 21st century that the film market there began to rise, and several films with a box office of more than 300 million US dollars appeared one after another.


    Among them, the famous "Wolf Warrior 2" has a box office of more than 800 million US dollars, and it is only the box office of one country.


    It is still far from being able to compare with North America. Right now, there are only theater companies in North America that can easily take 1,300 screens.


    For a while, the scenes that happened in the premiere were repeated again and again. The horrifying and **** scenes made people break out in a cold sweat. They wanted to close their eyes, but they couldn''t bear to leave the screen.


    "Damn director, why did the filming look so scary?"


    "It''s not Halloween."


    In a movie theater in Los Angeles, an audience member was frightened by the thrilling plot in the film, and cursed in a low voice.


    "To shut up!"


    "Damn it, don''t make a sound."


    The nearby audience all scolded


    Horror movies are different from commercial popcorn movies. Only when you watch them quietly can you bring out the horror atmosphere, and you are most afraid of someone disturbing you.


    As a small episode passed, the screening hall fell into silence again, and all the audience kept their eyes on the screen, looking forward to the following plot.


    It wasn''t until the end of the film screening that there was a noisy sound in the auditorium, and some audience members applauded spontaneously.


    "It''s scary..." This is the young female audience.


    "It smells so good..." This is the male audience accompanying the female audience.


    "It''s so cool, I really want to watch it alone..." This is a loyal horror fan.


    Ever since, some horror movie fans who just walked out of the screening hall once again lined up to buy tickets.


    The only regret is that such a wonderful horror film is more suitable for one person to watch alone at night, rather than sitting in a screening hall with a group of people.


    At the entrance of the cinema, as the first batch of audiences walked out of the screening hall, investigators stepped forward and began to distribute questionnaires.


    "Hi, wait a minute, can I do a survey?"


    "A gift can be given."


    One of the female viewers stopped and wrote A�� without hesitation, "This is the real horror movie, not the rubbish."


    Then the next viewer said, "It must be A��, such a good-looking horror movie, how could it not be A��."


    It''s not that there are diametrically opposed voices, "This film is useless, except for blood, it''s blood. It''s disgusting. Doing questionnaires is a waste of time."


    After finishing speaking, he didn''t want to stay any longer, so he turned around and left, leaving the surveyor speechless, and could only continue to ask the next audience.


    Inside the hotel room.


    Ryan closed the door of the room, hugged Monica Bellucci and kissed gently, "If you need help, you can tell me."


    "I can talk to 20th Century Fox more or less, and it may be of some help to you."


    If Helen hadn''t mentioned "Independence Day", he wouldn''t have known that Monica Bellucci was seeking a role in the film.


    Hearing what Ryan said, Monica Bellucci showed an innocent look, "I just found out about the 20th Century Fox project, and I haven''t had time to tell you about it yet."


    "If there are difficulties, I will not be polite to you."


    After finishing speaking, she showed a teasing look, stretched out her slender fingers, and hooked Ryan''s chin, "Unless you don''t want to continue the transaction."


    Ryan felt hot, and pulled her down to the side of the bed and sat down. His hands started to move around, but he didn''t make any real moves. "Okay, there will be a promotional event later, and the transaction can be put in the evening."


    At this point, in order not to misfire, he could only change the subject, "How do you know Laura-Fonna?"


    Monica Bellucci leaned into Ryan''s arms, showing a strange look, "Why do you suddenly care about Laura?"


    "Lola once won the title of Miss Spain and often attends some European fashion gatherings. I also met her at a gathering."


    Ryan rolled his eyes, even if he was a playboy, he wouldn''t treat a woman he had just met once, so what.


    What''s more, Lola-Fonna was born in 1960 and is already thirty-four years old. For a thirty-four-year-old Spanish actress, she has already passed the peak of her appearance.


    "I''m just a little curious about her coming to Los Angeles. It seems that she wants to come to Hollywood to develop!"


    Considering her age, it is too late to come to Hollywood to develop now. Even the Monica Bellucci in front of her had to leave Hollywood sadly in her previous life.


    "It should have something to do with the Jackie Chan you just mentioned." Monica Bellucci couldn''t tell.


    Something to do with Jackie Chan?


    Could it be "Red Fan District"!


    "maybe."


    Ryan shook his head, put Laura-Fonna''s matter aside, looked at the tired-looking Monica Bellucci in his arms, "Don''t put too much pressure on yourself, even if you fail the audition, you can continue to act The next Saw."


    "As for the transformation!"


    Ryan hesitated for a moment, "I have reached a preliminary agreement with Touchstone Films to prepare for the filming of "The Truman Show" in April and May next year. You can take a break for a while."


    Originally, the shooting time of "The Truman Show" and "Leaving Las Vegas" should be almost the same.


    No, Twentieth Century Fox rejected this cooperation, and the preparations for "The Truman Show" had to be temporarily suspended.


    Fortunately, with the cooperation of Touchstone right now, the crew can be re-prepared in April and May next year.


    In "The Evil Spirit", there is no suitable role for her, unless she plays a supporting role.


    What Monica Bellucci needs is a transformation, stepping out of the identity of the goddess of terror or the apostle of the jigsaw, otherwise Dingtian will be a second- and third-tier Hollywood female star. Apart from horror movies, there will not be any commercial crews or literary films. The crew invited her to act.


    Furthermore, the investment cost of horror films has always been low, even the "Saw" series is no exception, with a budget cost of 10 million US dollars, it is already considered as top-notch, and it is impossible to set aside much remuneration for the actors.


    If she continues to play, Monica Bellucci will not get too much salary.


    For a horror film, it would be better to replace it with a newcomer than to increase the salary of the actors endlessly.


    This is the biggest limitation of acting in horror movies.


    "Ryan, thank you for your kindness But, I want to try."


    Monica Bellucci showed a trace of complicated emotions, "If, I mean, if the audition fails, I will not refuse your kindness."


    To put it bluntly, she didn''t want to give up on the 20th Century Fox project.


    At the same time, on the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, Mia Gosling held a newspaper and pulled a roommate she just met, cheering and shouting.


    "Jenny, hurry up and watch the release of "Saw 2", and go to the cinema with me tomorrow!"


    The girl named Jenny looked at Mia in surprise, "Is this the video your brother made?"


    "By the way, your name is Mia Gosling. The director of the first film of "Saw" seems to be also named Gosling. So he knows a lot of big stars!"


    Mia Gosling didn''t know how many celebrities Ryan knew, "I don''t know this either. I just came to Los Angeles not long ago, and I only attended one banquet with him, which was hosted by Tom Cruise."


    Jenny exclaimed, "What, Tom Cruise?"


    "If only my brother knew Tom Cruise."


    "Mia, hurry up and tell me about the scene at that time, do you want an autographed photo?"


    Mia Gosling showed a mysterious smile and lowered her voice, "Tom Cruise is very kind and personally wrote me a signed photo."


    Jenny exclaimed again, "God!"


    "Mia, you are so lucky."


    An autographed photo of Tom Cruise may be nothing to a Hollywood star.


    But for most young college students, it is something worth showing off.

 Chapter 74： First day box office statistics

    The cinema company took the initiative to increase the number of screens to 1,500.


    It is much more than the 1300 screens expected by 20th Century Fox, which shows that the theater company is very optimistic about the prospect of the release of "Saw 2".


    The next day, which is Christmas Eve, the number of screens for the release of "Chain Saw 2" will increase, and it is very likely that it will break through more than 2,000 screens.


    In the early 1990s, the number of screens for a movie was more than 2,000 yuan, and it was a horror movie with an investment cost of only 4 million US dollars, which is unimaginable.


    Early the next morning, the box office of the premiere had not yet been counted, and the major media began to report frantically.


    As for what role 20th Century Fox played, I don''t know.


    Facts have proved that, except for some media under the News Corporation, most mainstream media in North America have published reports about the premiere of "Chain Saw 2".


    Suffice to say, the popularity of the film is very good.


    Most of the mainstream media have almost all positive reviews.


    Those unscrupulous tabloids that like to publish gossip news can be ignored.


    The headline of the "Los Angeles Times" report is very clear: Jigsaw strikes again, can it become a dark horse at the box office again!


    "As we all know, this year''s Christmas schedule is very lively, and the number of films far exceeds that of the past, including "Today''s Christmas Event", "Rebellious Sexual Harassment", "Dumb and Dumber", "Interview with the Vampire" and many other films, "Movie Saw 2 is facing huge box office pressure, whether it can become a box office dark horse again!"


    The focus of "New York Daily News" is not on the film, but on the actors.


    "Monica Bellucci, known as the Goddess of Horror, is just an unknown Italian model."


    "However, it is such a model from Italy who actually starred in two "Saw" in a row. It is said that she has a very close relationship with the founder of the series, Ryan Gosling."


    "USA Today" report is much more objective.


    "The success of "Saw" is not accidental. When most people have seen enough of the same horror movies, "Saw" that appeared in the summer file is like a seductive girl, making countless horror fans cheer for it. The just-released "Saw 2" completely inherits the selling points of the previous one."


    Most of the reports are relatively pertinent, at least there is no sharp language.


    Ryan was called by Helen to Star Economy Company early in the morning to wait for the premiere box office data.


    As the director of the film, Gauri Hoblit, he came earlier than him. As for the main actors, they need to go to various parts of North America to promote.


    "The efficiency of the North American cinema company has always left people speechless." Sofia Coppola couldn''t help complaining.


    This was the case when the first "Chain Saw" was released. On the afternoon of the second day after the premiere, the theater company slowly started to calculate the box office statistics.


    In the early 1990s, theater companies were all counted manually, and they needed to compare each by telephone and fax, so the speed was naturally not fast enough.


    Unlike the Internet statistics in the previous life, the box office data of the previous day can be obtained with a delay of at most one or two hours.


    "The Blair Witch" is an exception. Only 100 theaters were screened on the first day, so 20th Century Fox could count the box office on the first day in the shortest time.


    "Be patient. Twentieth Century Fox has been keeping statistics with the theater company since last night." Ryan looked calm, showing no signs of worry.


    Even with the urging of 20th Century Fox, the theater company still can''t get up quickly. Firstly, the number of screens where the film is shown is too large, and secondly, the theater company has to calculate the box office data of other films.


    On the contrary, Gauri-Hoblit was a little nervous, drinking cups of coffee continuously, with anxious expression on his face.


    Ryan could not care about it, but he couldn''t. This "Chain Saw 2" in front of him was his first time directing.


    It can be predicted that once the film''s box office is not satisfactory, it will definitely lose the director position of the next "Chain Saw", and it will even be difficult to direct the film again.


    Compared to the previous two times, Helen is much calmer. Even if the box office of "Saw 2" is not satisfactory this time, it won''t affect Ryan too much.


    After all, he is only the producer of the film, not the director, so he can completely relinquish all responsibilities and continue preparing for the next film.


    At the same time, in the 20th Century Fox Building, Colette Singer was indescribably exhausted.


    Since last night, he has been sitting by the phone, waiting for news from the theater company, and wants to report to Tom Rothman as soon as possible.


    "Ring ring ring..."


    Colette-Singer seemed to tremble, his whole body tensed up, and he took several deep breaths before regaining his composure, and reached out to pick up the phone, "Have you got the box office statistics yet?"


    "Okay, send it to me right away, and I will report to Mr. Tom Rothman in person."


    Not long after, in the office of 20th Century Fox CEO Tom Rothman, Colette Singer looked happy.


    "According to the statistics of the theater company, the box office of "Saw 2" premiered yesterday as high as 13.11 million US dollars. According to the sharing agreement signed with the theater company, "Saw 2" has recovered the cost of filming."


    "The questionnaire survey also gave a score of A-, and many horror movie fans gave it an A+, and there was even a phenomenon of watching the movie twice."


    It may not be a miracle that the film successfully recovered its investment cost on the first day it was released, but it is still unbelievable.


    Of course, the premise does not include publicity costs.


    Tom Rothman obviously showed a smile, and said: "Very good results, it seems that our cooperation with Ryan Gosling is very correct."


    As soon as he took up the position of CEO, there have been blockbuster films appearing one after another. Even the always demanding board of directors are very satisfied with him.


    However, these films are all from Ryan Gosling.


    "According to the theater company''s prediction, if nothing else happens, "Saw 2" will probably become the box office champion of this week in the first three days of its first weekend." Colette-Singer''s tone was full of pride.


    "As for "The Years of Love" released by Columbia, the box office performance at the premiere is not half that of "Chain Saw 2". The theater company has decided not to continue to increase the scale of the screening." Colette-Singer went on to say a very Great news.


    This has always been the case for theater companies. The box office of a film on the first day is not satisfactory. It is already very rare for theater companies not to reduce the scale of screenings.


    If the film sells well on the first day of its release, there is no need for the distribution company to urge it, and the theater company will take the initiative to increase the screening scaleThe Years of Burning Love will not continue to increase the screening scale, so "Chain Saw 2" will naturally Could get more screens.


    "Oh!"


    "A happy news." Tom Rothman couldn''t help but tapped his fingers on the desk.


    "Then next, in addition to continuing to increase the declared scale and strive for more screens, immediately contact Ryan Gosling''s agent to reach a cooperation agreement for the next "Chain Saw" in the fastest time. "


    "We can properly give that woman some benefits and let her persuade Ryan Gosling to agree to continue working together."


    Tom Rothman seemed to feel that it was not straightforward enough, "Twentieth Century Fox must invest in the next "Saw", even if it pays some price."


    At the beginning, Twentieth Century Fox only signed the investment and distribution agreement for "Chain Saw 2" with Ryan, and did not involve the next film.


    Colette Singer nodded in agreement, and said: "With Ryan Gosling''s ability, I believe that "The Evil Spirit" will be the next "Saw", even if you pay a small price. There will be more rewards in the future.��


    "I heard that the female agent is looking for a role for her actress. It seems to be the sci-fi movie promoted by Roland."


    Tom Rothman naturally knew that the sci-fi film promoted by Roland, with an investment budget of up to 75 million US dollars, was the most important project of Twentieth Century Fox right now.


    However, he still agreed and said, "As long as she can convince Ryan Gosling, in return, I will personally greet Roland."


    He obviously didn''t want to lose his investment in a series of "Chain Saw" films.

 Chapter 75： detonate christmas eve

    "The premiere box office was $13.11 million, and the questionnaire averaged A-."


    Helen looked at the data that 20th Century Fox had just sent, and showed a smile, "If there is no accident, congratulations, you are about to win the first weekly box office champion in your life."


    Gauri-Hoblitt, still in shock, has not recovered. On the first day of its release, "Saw 2" made a box office of 13.11 million US dollars, and it is even possible that he won the first prize in his life. Weekly box office champion.


    It took a long time for him to react, and he thanked Ryan sincerely: "Without Ryan, the first-day box office of "Saw 2" would not have been able to get 13.11 million US dollars."


    His family knew about his family affairs. During the entire filming process of "Saw 2", he was at best the director. Every shot in the film was shot by Ryan according to Ryan''s opinion.


    "Okay, Gauri, get ready to be cheered by the media and the audience." Ryan didn''t mean to steal the limelight at all.


    For him, although the honor of "Saw 2" is not optional, it is not necessary, not to mention that he is the producer of the film and the main investor of "Saw 2".


    Thinking of the imminent pursuit of countless media and audiences, Gauri-Hoblit suddenly became nervous.


    This is not an easy task. Every word you say must be carefully considered. Be careful not to fall into the trap set by the media. If you don��t offend people, you may even lose your reputation.


    Helen stood up, walked around the desk, and asked a very crucial question.


    "With the success of "Saw 2", Twentieth Century Fox, one of the investors, will definitely want to continue investing in the next "Chain Saw" series, so Ryan, I want to hear your plan !"


    Golly-Hobritt became nervous again. Ryan''s answer was not only related to the cooperation with 20th Century Fox, but even related to whether he could continue to direct the next "Chain Saw".


    "It''s best to keep the status quo and continue to cooperate with 20th Century Fox. Of course, you need to discuss the specific aspects."


    Ryan didn''t mean to refuse to cooperate with 20th Century Fox. As Helen often said, maintaining a good cooperation with a Hollywood giant can avoid many things.


    "However, the release schedule of the next film will definitely not be the same as this year. Two films will be released in succession. At most, only one film will be produced in a year."


    His plan is very simple, to ensure that there will be a "Saw" released every year.


    It can not only obtain a steady stream of income, but also ensure the reputation of the film.


    Ryan''s words made Gauri-Hoblit feel relieved. How to be able to shoot a "Chain Saw" every year in the future is very good news for him.


    "One a year?"


    "Very wise choice."


    "I believe that 20th Century Fox does not want to ruin the reputation of "Chain Saw." Helen said very straightforwardly.


    Although Ryan occupies two-thirds of the film''s investment, 20th Century Fox only has one-third, but the actual income, the benefits obtained by 20th Century Fox, are only a lot more than Ryan''s.


    Sofia Coppola protested from the sidelines: "I want a raise, and I need an errand employee, or you will lose a very competent assistant."


    "You can recruit yourself, and salary increase is also not a problem." Ryan agreed.


    Sofia Coppola showed a satisfied look, and the next moment, she suddenly asked: "Ryan, I want to ask, what are your future plans for the studio?"


    "To continue like this? Or to start a film company! Like Lucasfilm."


    Lucasfilm seems to have a complete business and is a leader among the second-tier Hollywood film companies, but it does not have distribution channels in North America, and it rarely shoots films. In terms of nature, it seems that it is not much different from a studio .


    For a group of Hollywood giants, it is naturally not a threat.


    Contrary to Lucasfilm, the newly established DreamWorks, almost every Hollywood practitioner knows one thing, DreamWorks is ambitious.


    "What can I plan?"


    "It''s good to keep the status quo." Ryan rolled his eyes. At this stage, maintaining the status quo is the best choice. He doesn''t want to take the lead to help DreamWorks attract firepower.


    In contrast, maybe he can become a great director in the future, even on par with George Lucas, but become the owner of a film company? It is a very difficult thing.


    Since the early 1990s, media giants such as Viacom, Comcast, and France Water Group have entered Hollywood one after another.


    For a time, Hollywood completely entered the era of media groups, and second-tier film companies and distribution companies were acquired by holding companies.


    Even DreamWorks and Lucasfilm are no exception.


    So Ryan temporarily gave up his unrealistic ideas. Instead of thinking about these, it is better to create a new script and continue the shameless behavior of occupying pits.


    As for the copyrights of the many Marvel superhero characters bought, now is not the time to think about it.


    Sofia wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Ryan, not wanting to continue talking about this topic, at least not yet.


    Even the "Chain Saw" series of films is enough to support a film company.


    Almost at the same time, 20th Century Fox announced the first-day box office results of "Saw 2", which shocked the whole Hollywood.


    Whether it is the news media or the Hollywood film companies, it may be expected that the first-day box office of "Chain Saw 2" will not be too bad, but they did not expect it to be 13.11 million US dollars at the box office, an extremely terrifying figure.


    The reason why "Chain Saw 2" can achieve such a box office result is very simple to put it bluntly.


    First of all, the box office and word-of-mouth of the previous "Saw" had a good harvest, and a large number of loyal fans have accumulated, and they have added movie tickets for "Saw 2".


    The second is the timing of the release of "Chain Saw 2". There are no commercial blockbusters released throughout the Christmas holiday, or it has been released for a while, and the popularity has passed.


    The only "Years of Love" released at the same time is only a romance film.


    Let "Chain Saw 2" be the most anticipated movie during the Christmas holiday.


    Thirdly, the plot of "Chain Saw 2" itself is very good. Whether it is the horror plot, **** scenes, shooting techniques, etc., it is refreshing. It is definitely a masterpiece of horror movies.


    Another one, "Chain Saw 2" was released ahead of schedule for nearly ten years. At this time, North American horror movies have not yet entered the end stage and are at a peak stage. The number of people watching horror movies far exceeds that of the 20th century, so Created the hit of "Chain Saw 2".


    If the premiere on the first day was just the beginning, then on the Christmas Eve of the second day, "Chain Saw 2" completely showed its fangs.


    On the night of Christmas Eve, more than 2,000 screens in North America screened "Saw 2" at the same time.


    More than half of the auditoriums were full, and even some remote auditoriums had an attendance rate of more than 70%, an unbelievable figure.


    This is a horror film, not a commercial blockbuster.


    A group of theater companies had to temporarily increase the number of screens, and even some movie theaters in the city center simply took out a screening hall to play other films, and the remaining screening halls were all used to expand the playback of "Chain Saw 2" scale.


    Even 20th Century Fox CEO Tom Rothman couldn''t believe that a horror film with an investment of only 4 million US dollars actually detonated this year''s Christmas holiday.


    If he hadn''t seen it with his own eyes, the hot scene in the movie theater would have been thought to be a propaganda method by the distribution department.


    According to the predictions of 20th Century Fox professionals, even if the upsurge of "Chain Saw 2" will not last long, this is a problem that horror movies will face.


    But its North American box office is likely to exceed 100 million US dollars, dominating the entire Christmas holiday.


    With an investment of 4 million US dollars, in exchange for 100 million US dollars at the box office, I have to say that this is a box office miracle.


    The dark horse "Blair Witch" in the spring box office, the dark horse "Chain Saw" in the summer box office, and "Chain Saw 2" that dominated the Christmas holiday.


    From the box office of the above three films, the value of Ryan Gosling can be fully reflected.


    Thinking of this, Tom Rothman took out his phone and felt that he had to do something to make Ryan Gosling and her agent realize the importance of cooperating with 20th Century Fox.


    "Warning Michael Ovitz, tell him to be honest and stop playing tricks."

 ~： The 76th officially broke the 100 million mark

    Many movie theaters in Los Angeles lined up, long lines, the most popular movie theaters, a crowd of more than 100 meters long, all lined up outside the movie theaters, so that the Los Angeles Police Department had to temporarily increase the police force to maintain order on the scene .


    Most of the people queuing up are almost all young people, with three or five people coming together, and only a few middle-aged people.


    "Hello, five copies of "Chain Saw 2"."


    "Six "Saw 2", thank you."


    "Two copies of Saw 2."


    "..."


    Fortunately, the theater company provided enough screening halls, and there was no confusion.


    Robert of the ADC Cinemas, looked at the growing crowd outside, and was somewhat moved. A small-budget horror film has achieved an unbelievable result, which can explain many things in itself.


    "Continue to inform, and continue to increase the screening scale of "Chain Saw 2" tomorrow. Some films with poor scores can be screened in advance."


    Almost at the same time, a number of theater companies in North America decided to continue to increase the screening scale of "Chain Saw 2" on Christmas Day.


    The scale of the release of "Saw 2" may not be comparable to "Forrest Gump" and "The Lion King" released in the summer, but it has reached more than 2,000 screens, which is a proper Hollywood first-line commercial production treatment.


    Let''s put it this way, during the Christmas holiday of 1994, the North American film market belonged to "Chain Saw 2".


    The several films that were released in the same period, although not to mention hitting the street, are also constantly reducing the scale of release.


    For example, the three-day box office performance of "The Burning Years" on Christmas in the previous life was 14 million US dollars, which is not very good, but it is barely acceptable.


    But right now, it is expected that the three-day box office performance of "The Years of Love" on Christmas will hardly exceed 8 million US dollars. The final North American box office is expected to be around 50 million US dollars, which is more than 10 million US dollars less than the previous life.


    The reduced box office naturally went to "Chain Saw 2".


    The number of movie viewers in North America is almost fixed every year. When a movie is a hit at the box office, it will definitely squeeze the box office of other movies.


    In just one day on Christmas Eve, "Chain Saw 2" once again took in a box office of 17.56 million US dollars from North America.


    On Christmas Day, as a number of theater companies increased the screening scale again, the box office performance of "Chain Saw 2" did not decrease but increased, and the screening ended with a box office score of 18.56 million US dollars.


    It was released for three days, with a box office of US$13.11 million on Friday, US$17.56 million on Christmas Eve (Saturday), and US$18.56 million on Christmas (Sunday). Adding up the three days together, the cumulative box office in North America was US$49.23 million. No. 1 position on the holiday box office chart.


    It even surpassed the three-day weekend box office results of the summer file "The Lion King", becoming the highest-grossing film released on the first weekend in 1994, and even created a horror film, which was released on the Christmas schedule.


    The North American media almost unanimously believed that the final box office score of "Chain Saw 2" will exceed 100 million US dollars, at most it is a matter of time, and it will become the second North American horror film with a box office of over 100 million.


    The No. 1 horror film released by Warner Bros. in 1973, adapted from the novel of the same name by William Peter Brady, "The Exorcist", had a North American box office of 233 million US dollars and a global cumulative box office of 441.3 million US dollars, beating most commercial blockbusters. .


    With the end of the Christmas holiday and the inevitable sharp decline in the box office of "Chain Saw 2", theater companies began to gradually reduce their film schedule.


    There is no way around this. The box office of a horror film cannot remain high all the time. Fortunately, there are still many loyal horror fans. They would rather go back to the cinema to watch "Saw 2" than choose other films.


    This caused a strange phenomenon. Except for the sharp decline in the box office of "Chain Saw 2" on Monday, the box office of "Chain Saw 2" remained stable in the next few days. On Friday night, there was a small Scale rebound.


    However, compared to the explosive box office of 49.23 million US dollars in the three days of the previous weekend, the second screening cycle saw a 50% drop. It took a full seven days to finally earn 23.59 million US dollars at the box office.


    Ten days after its release, "Saw 2" had a cumulative box office of US$72.82 million in North America.


    Before March next year, there will be no commercial blockbuster released in the entire North American film market, even ordinary audiences believe that the box office of "Chain Saw 2" will eventually exceed 100 million.


    Christmas has just passed, and "Saw 2" has officially landed in some countries in Europe. Unlike North America, overseas is inevitably a bit colder, and it is impossible to have the hot Christmas scene again.


    Australia��s box office was less than US$1.3 million in the first week; Brazil, the largest film market in South America in Hollywood, only had a mere US$600,000 in the first week; the European market was not as hot as expected, with France��s first week at US$1.5 million; Germany��s barely 1 million Around the dollar box office.


    However, the box office of Hollywood''s three largest overseas markets is not bad. RB''s first week box office exceeded US$2.3 million, the UK''s first week was US$4.63 million, and Mexico''s first week was US$3.1 million.


    The overseas box office of "Chain Saw 2" was about 14.4 million US dollars in the first week, which is far less popular than in North America.


    Based on 20th Century Fox''s forecast, the final overseas box office performance of "Saw 2" should be similar to that of the previous "Saw". It is impossible to break 100 million, tens of millions of dollars at most.


    Facing the somewhat regretful tone of 20th Century Fox, many film companies showed a bit of sadness. What do you mean by tens of millions of dollars at most?


    You know, the shooting cost, publicity investment, printing copy and other expenses of "Chain Saw 2" are all calculated together, and the investment is less than 20 million US dollars. That is to say, the overseas box office alone is enough for 20 million US dollars. Century Fox and the investors recovered the cost.


    Ryan was a little surprised to get this data. He didn''t know much about the markets in some countries in Europe or South America.


    However, RB''s box office performance in the first week has surpassed some English-speaking countries and regions, and it is worthy of being the second largest box office market in the world.


    However, Ryan is very clear that the overseas box office of "Chain Saw 2" is not ideal, it can only be said to be barely enough.


    In the 1990s, Hollywood hadn��t captured the global film market. Some countries and regions had little awareness of Hollywood films. Except for a few big-name stars, UU Reading hardly paid attention to Hollywood films.


    What''s more, "Saw 2" doesn''t have any special effects or big-name stars, and the investment is even less pitiful. The only selling point is horror and blood.


    This aspect obviously cannot please all overseas audiences.


    They want to see big Hollywood stars, special effects on a grand scale, something like Star Wars, not an American horror flick.


    In contrast, the North American market is the home of "Chain Saw 2".


    In the third week, it continued to dominate the weekly box office with a box office of 15.03 million US dollars. In the fourth week, it finally fell sharply again, only receiving 9.35 million US dollars.


    The cumulative box office revenue has finally passed the 90 million US dollar mark, and is about to officially break through 100 million.


    January and February in North America have always been the off-season for movies, and there are very few commercial blockbusters released. As a result, the screening scale of "Chain Saw 2" has not been reduced too badly, and it still achieved a box office of 7.5 million US dollars in the fifth week.


    So far, "Chain Saw 2" has officially exceeded 100 million North American box office results, reaching a box office of 104.7 million US dollars.


    This was a $100 million box office in the 1990s, and it was undoubtedly a watershed moment. For this reason, 20th Century Fox held a large-scale celebration banquet, and almost all the famous people in Hollywood were invited.


    As the creator of the series, the director of the first "Saw" and the producer of "Saw 2", Ryan has naturally attracted the attention of many film companies and media.


    Even, as soon as he left the apartment, reporters would follow and secretly take pictures, which was extremely annoying.


    What left him speechless the most was that there were reporters hiding in the car at night to secretly take pictures, completely enjoying the treatment of a popular director.

 Chapter 77： advertise

    On Santa Monica Beach, Ryan and Monica-Belucci lay leisurely under the umbrella, looking at the blue sea not far away, feeling very relaxed.


    Originally, Ryan wanted to go to Hawaii for vacation and relax for a few days.


    It''s a pity that Monica Bellucci needs to stay in Los Angeles, waiting for a very important audition.


    In desperation, he could only choose Santa Monica Beach, which is the closest to Los Angeles.


    "It seems that you are very popular now." Ryan helped Monica Bellucci apply sunscreen while pointing to the reporter who secretly took pictures not far away.


    On Santa Monica Beach in January, there were not many crowds, so it was easy to see. Not far away, under an awning, two reporters were sneaking around.


    "It should have come from Los Angeles." Monica Bellucci glanced at it very calmly, and then she didn''t care, "Only the reporters in Los Angeles will follow and secretly take pictures."


    Ryan showed a very approving look. Who, if any city in North America has the most difficult reporters, then Los Angeles must be among the best.


    The two reporters under the awning in the distance followed all the way from Los Angeles, just wanting to take some valuable photos.


    I don''t want to follow all the way to the beach of Santa Monica, and secretly took a lot of swimsuit photos of the two of them, including many intimate photos.


    "Curvy figure, wow, I can''t imagine her figure under the clothes, so good!"


    The assistant reporter, who kept secretly taking pictures with the camera, murmured in a low voice: "Ryan Gosling, you really know how to enjoy yourself. There are beautiful women around you at all times. Last time it was a beautiful female agent, and this time it was Monnie again. Ka-Belucci."


    The reporter with short black hair urged, "Stop talking nonsense and take more valuable photos."


    "Before "Saw 2" is released, the founder of the film and the goddess of horror come to the beach for vacation, and they will definitely sell for a good price."


    If "Saw 2" hadn''t been released some time ago, with the fame of Ryan or Monica Bellucci, why would there be reporters following him all the way.


    Under the awning, Ryan helped Monica Bellucci apply sunscreen, looked at the surrounding scene, and suddenly felt a sigh.


    "I still remember the last time I came here, when I was just a temporary worker in the crew."


    The crew he was talking about was this year''s North American box office champion "Forrest Gump".


    The end point where Tom Hanks crossed Route 66 was the Santa Monica beach in front of him.


    Until now, he still clearly remembers that the sky was still dark at that time, and in his memory, he followed the crew to Route 66 to prepare for the shooting in advance.


    At that time, his greatest wish was to lie motionless on the beach not far away.


    "Is it Tom Hanks'' crew?"


    Monica Bellucci obviously heard about someone''s glorious deeds, and said: "The person who kicked you out of the crew at the beginning must be shocked now."


    Ryan rolled his eyes and said, "Can you say something else, I don''t want to be scribbled by gossip magazines."


    Perhaps too much time has passed, and it is also possible that no media reporters have paid attention to it at all, and no media has reported it extensively until now.


    However, he is very clear that this matter is related to Tom Hanks, and once it reaches the ears of the media, it will surely hit the headlines.


    "Then let''s change the subject."


    Although Monica Bellucci was very curious about the scene at that time, she wisely did not pursue the question and changed another topic.


    "Do you mind shooting commercials?" Monica Bellucci asked a specious question.


    According to the division of Hollywood, film directors, soap opera directors, advertising directors, etc., it can be said that advertising directors are at the bottom and have never been accepted by Hollywood.


    "advertise?"


    Ryan showed a hint of doubt, and said, "Someone wants to ask me to shoot a commercial!"


    It is not uncommon for some well-known brands to find popular directors to shoot commercials, and many big-name directors have filmed them before.


    The main reason is nothing more than the high cost.


    "A well-known underwear brand wants to shoot a promotional video."


    "It is said that the protagonist of the promotional film is Cindy Crawford, the most popular model in North America right now." Monica Bellucci pouted, seeming to have some opinion of Cindy Crawford.


    "Cindy Crawford?"


    "Richard Gere''s wife!" Ryan seemed to have seen some gossip news about the couple in the newspapers recently. It seemed that they were having emotional disputes, and the divorce should not be far away.


    Well, divorce is a very common thing in Hollywood couples.


    Some people may feel unfamiliar when talking about Richard Gere, but when it comes to his work "Pretty Woman", most people probably know it.


    "Yes, it is Richard Gere''s wife, but it is estimated that they will divorce this year."


    Monica Bellucci looked at Ryan beside her, and reminded: "Usually the model circle is more chaotic than Hollywood, you''d better pay attention, and be careful of scandals and sexually transmitted diseases."


    For Hollywood, North America, and Europe, the title of **** is not a derogatory term, especially for young people.


    But one thing must be kept in mind, you must stay away from married men and underage girls, otherwise once you get caught in it, you will face great trouble.


    Of course, sexually transmitted diseases also need to be prevented.


    "Don''t worry, I''ve heard some rumors about Cindy Crawford. It seems that the relationship is very extensive. I don''t want to cause trouble."


    "As for the advertisement?"


    "As long as the price is right, I don''t mind shooting a promotional video." Ryan doesn''t mind shooting a promotional video, as long as the price is right.


    "Okay then, I''ll let them contact Helen." Monica Bellucci didn''t directly ask about the price, and Helen should handle matters related to this.


    The two reporters who secretly took photos in the distance had already started to pack their belongings and seemed to be preparing to leave. They had already taken photos with enough value.


    "Don''t you need to continue to follow?"


    "No need, they will go to the hotel to get a room, or the two of them will go back to Los Angeles together. The value of the news is limited." He has been following Ryan for more than a day or two, and has already taken photos of the two of them staying overnight.


    At the moment, the two returned to the car and drove back to Los Angeles.


    On the way, we picked out some more intimate photos, no shortage of sunscreen or full-body swimsuit photos of Monica Bellucci.


    "Ryan Gosling, the founder of the popular series "Saw 2," and the Goddess of Fear appeared on the beach. It seems that the two are dating..."


    A headline that makes people think, can attract the public''s attention, obviously he has a lot of experience.


    Back in Los Angeles, the car pulled into a gossip magazine and stopped.


    The assistant reporter glanced at Monica Bellucci''s full-body swimsuit photo, and said in an envious tone: "Ryan Gosling is really an enviable guy."


    "Charles Do you think the two of them have had sex? Or is it just hype!"


    The reporter named Charles showed an idiot''s eyes, and said, "Does this need to be said?"


    In their line of work, it is quite normal to see many actors, actresses, directors, and producers together.


    Not long after, Charles came to the office of an editor-in-chief, put the camera on the desk, and said, "It''s enough to make the headlines tomorrow, at least $800."


    The editor-in-chief opposite picked up the camera, looked at the photos inside, and said: "Ryan Gosling, he is only a director, not worth the price."


    "Monica Bellucci''s full-body swimsuit photos are somewhat valuable, but you forgot that she used to be a model, and swimsuit photos are not uncommon."


    "The most I can give you is $200."


    "Impossible." Charles refused, and said, "The two of them together are far more than this price."


    "This is an intimate photo of each other applying sunscreen, not to mention that "Chain Saw 2" has not yet been released, an intimate photo of a director of a North American film with a billion-dollar breaking cost and the main actress in the film; do you need me to introduce "Chain Saw" The cumulative box office of Cry 2!"


    "The second horror film in North America with a box office of over 100 million in history, I believe many newspapers will be interested in the photos."


    The editor-in-chief thought for a while and said, "$800 is too expensive, up to $500."


    "Deal." Charles agreed without hesitation, and at the same time took out the film from the camera.


    Received 500 US dollars quickly, the two did not choose to rest, but continued to the next newspaper office.


    There are so many newspapers in Los Angeles that they could sell a few more.

 Chapter 78： back to los angeles

    After spending a few days at the beach in Santa Monica, Ryan originally planned to find a fitness trainer for the rest of the time to exercise, but he received a message from 20th Century Fox that he needed to return to Los Angeles as soon as possible.


    In desperation, Ryan had no choice but to leave and return to Los Angeles. As for Monica Bellucci, she had already returned to the UK to continue filming "Leaving Las Vegas" a day earlier, and the audition had to be postponed for a while. It seems that there is a little problem with the crew.


    For this reason, Ryan greeted the crew of "Leaving Las Vegas" and tried to arrange her parts to be filmed together so that she could return to Los Angeles as soon as possible and fight for the role in that sci-fi film.


    "What does Twentieth Century Fox want from me?"


    When Ryan returned to Los Angeles, he didn''t go directly to 20th Century Fox, but met Helen first.


    "Is it the peripheral copyright issue of "Chain Saw 2"?"


    It has been more than a month since the premiere of "Saw 2", and 20th Century Fox and Helen have already started negotiations on the copyright of the film.


    Among them, the offline video tape distribution rights have been sold at a price of 8.3 million US dollars, and the distribution rights are only for 7 years, which is more than double that of the first "Chain Saw".


    The television premiere rights and television adaptation rights, like last time, were sold to Fox Television at a cost of US$5.5 million.


    There are still film adaptation copyrights and game copyrights, etc., which have not been sold yet.


    Generally, film adaptation rights are only of interest to studios in the San Fernando Valley.


    "It has nothing to do with the copyright negotiation of "Chain Saw 2"."


    Helen said very cautiously: "It''s 20th Century Fox, who wants to continue investing in the next "Chain Saw", and occupy at least half of the film''s investment ratio."


    "The most important point is that they hope to prepare the crew as soon as possible and release it in time for the summer."


    "However, I have clearly rejected them for you, saying that in the future, only one "Chain Saw" will be filmed every year, and it will be released during Christmas."


    "It seems that 20th Century Fox can''t bear it anymore!" Ryan didn''t think anything of it, it''s no wonder that 20th Century Fox couldn''t bear it when faced with such a big piece of cake.


    "There is no problem with 20th Century Fox continuing to invest. The ratio must continue to be discussed. Half of the investment is too much. If it is agreed, then 20th Century Fox will **** the right to speak from the crew."


    "There is also a "Chain Saw" every year, which is already the bottom line. Even if the cooperation with 20th Century Fox is cancelled, it is impossible to ruin the reputation that has been cultivated with great difficulty."


    Twentieth Century Fox may not care about long-term development, but Ryan has to think about how to get the greatest benefit instead of killing the chicken and picking the egg.


    Helen picked up the coffee and took a sip, said: "Twentieth Century Fox proposed to make some concessions on Monica Bellucci''s audition, but the prerequisite is that the next "Saw" must be added. investment ratio."


    "By the way, it seems that Tom Rothman, who warned Michael Ovitz and CAA, has been quieter recently."


    She found out through many connections.


    Of course, it is not ruled out that it was intentionally released by 20th Century Fox.


    Exchange terms!


    Still a threat in disguise!


    "Twentieth Century Fox is fantastic."


    Ryan showed some sarcasm, and said: "It is not impossible to talk about increasing the investment ratio, but these conditions are not enough, and they need to show more sincerity."


    Even though it is inevitable that 20th Century Fox will increase its investment ratio, it must not be agreed easily, otherwise 20th Century Fox will inevitably open its doors next year.


    "I will continue to negotiate with 20th Century Fox. If it doesn''t work, we can delay." Helen is not surprised that Ryan will refuse, even if it involves Monica Bellucci.


    "correct."


    "How did Monica get involved in this matter!" Ryan was somewhat puzzled.


    Even as an exchange, Monica Bellucci should not be involved.


    "That''s something you have to ask yourself."


    With a calm face, Helen took out a newspaper from the table and placed it in front of Ryan. There was a photo on almost half of the page, which was the picture of him applying sunscreen to Monica Bellucci. The title was suspicious of dating.


    After taking a look, Ryan couldn''t help cursing, "Damn tabloids."


    "Unexpectedly, 20th Century Fox will also pay attention to the lace news published in gossip newspapers."


    To be honest, he was somewhat speechless, and really didn''t know how to describe this matter.


    "I''ve already asked you to pay attention."


    "However, it may be a good thing for Monica Bellucci." Helen had to admit that this matter was very good for Monica Bellucci.


    The reason is very simple, the cooperation with 20th Century Fox, if nothing else happens, should continue.


    Then 20th Century Fox will make some concessions in order to win over Ryan.


    "There is one more thing I need to tell you. A luxury lingerie company wants you to act as the director of an advertisement. They are willing to pay $1.5 million for it."


    Helen thought that when Ryan first filmed "The Blair Witch", the cost of the entire film was only tens of thousands of dollars.


    However, it has only been more than half a year, and in just a few days, a company is willing to pay 1.5 million US dollars for shooting a short advertising film.


    Even though she has changed the contract with Ryan again, from the earliest 10% agent commission to only 3% commission.


    But as long as Ryan agrees, she can get $45,000 from it, which is almost the same as the cost of filming "The Blair Witch".


    "As long as time permits, you can agree to it." Naturally, Ryan would not refuse the $1.5 million fee.


    "There should be no problem with the time. Even if you need to go to New York, counting the round-trip journey, it will take about a week at most. When you come back, you can just prepare for the crew of "The Evil Spirit Happens." Helen calculated the time and felt that there should be no problem.


    "Then promise to come down and tell Sophia to book a ticket." Ryan immediately called Sophia and asked her to book three tickets to New York.


    Next, the two continued to talk about the negotiation with 20th Century Fox, as well as some details of preparing for the crew of "The Evil Spirit".


    The investment in "The Evil Spirit" all came from 20th Century Fox, without Ryan''s one-cent investment, so Helen asked for a sky-high director''s fee, which was as high as 8 million US dollars, and 10% of the global box office share .


    The 20th Century Fox negotiators were so frightened that they refused again and again, so they could only continue the negotiation.


    According to Helen''s estimate, $8 million is naturally impossible, and there is little hope for the box office share. In the end, there will probably be a director''s fee of $3 million to $4 million.


    Of course, in exchange, 20th Century Fox will sell the X-Men copyright at a favorable price. UU Reading


    If it wasn''t for the stalemate over this matter, the crew of "The Invasion of Evil Spirits" could have started preparations long ago.


    Until yesterday afternoon, after many discussions, the two parties finally reached a consensus on $4.5 million.


    In this regard, Ryan did not have too many demands, but hoped that an agreement could be reached as soon as possible to obtain the copyright of the X-Men.


    That''s the point, not just a few million dollars for a director.


    Until the sky dimmed, Ryan looked at the time and asked, "Why haven''t you seen Heidi for a while?"


    He hadn''t seen Heidi much since filming of The Blair Witch ended.


    "She went back to England to go to school and only came over during the summer vacation."


    Helen began to pack her things, ready to get up and go home. "If you want to find her, you can go to England and go to the crew to see."


    "Leaving Las Vegas" has been filming for some time, but Ryan has never been there once, and he never even asked about the filming process.


    Fortunately, the producer Jill-Anne-Hurd is very competent and solved a lot of troubles.


    As Cameron''s ex-wife, the producer of "Terminator" and "Alien 2", she has good contacts in Hollywood and European film circles.


    "Well, I will go to England to visit her when I have a chance."


    Ryan looked at Helen who was about to leave, and said, "Then, Miss Helen, can we have dinner together?"


    "Like Mr. Zhou''s restaurant last time!"


    Helen stared at him for a while, and said, "If you''re not afraid of being secretly photographed by gossip reporters, I don''t care."


    "Let them shoot whatever they want." Ryan didn''t mind at all, since he''s not an actor anyway.

 Chapter 79： go to new york

    The temperature in New York is obviously not friendly. The cold wind blows in the air, as if the whole street is frozen.


    After leaving the airport, Ryan walked into the car in one breath, feeling a little warmer just now.


    "The weather in New York is really terrible." Ryan couldn''t help complaining. Compared with Los Angeles, the weather in New York is much worse.


    Of course, New York is still much better than the weather in Texas.


    "The weather in New York has always been so bad." Sofia Coppola also complained. Compared with Ryan, who grew up in Texas, she was even more unaccustomed to the cold weather.


    "Okay, we need to rush to the hotel immediately." Helen glanced at the lady''s watch on her wrist, and said, "The signing ceremony has probably already begun."


    Fortunately, Ryan is only the director, not looking for him to endorse and promote, so there is no problem in attending the signing ceremony later.


    In fact, Helen had already signed the commercial filming agreement on behalf of Ryan.


    Not long after, a few people came to the Lowell Hotel. As soon as they entered the door, they saw hundreds of reporters from the fashion industry and the media industry, and on the signing stage not far away, the representatives of Xiandale and Cindy-Crawford stood up. applaud.


    "Cindy Crawford, the darling of the fashion industry, paired with France''s No. 1 underwear brand, Cindel, seems to be making a big move." A reporter from a fashion magazine, his eyes glowed, eager to rush forward Go, interview Cindy Crawford in person.


    "If I remember correctly, the branch of Xiandale just established in New York the year before last left the European fashion industry that it relies on for survival, and it seems that it wants to expand its influence in North America." Another reporter from the media circle said with a mouthful Explain the development strategy of Xiandel.


    "It is said that in order to shoot a promotional short film, Xiandale spent 1.5 million US dollars and invited the founder of the "Chain Saw" series of films and the director of the first film, Ryan Gosling, to direct!"


    "Ryan Gosling and his "Chain Saw" have a lot of influence among young people, and no advertising director can surpass him in this regard."


    There seems to be a hint of sarcasm in the tone, asking a horror film director to shoot an underwear advertisement?


    What the hell.


    "By the way, have you noticed? Richard Gere did not attend the signing ceremony. It seems that the reports in gossip magazines may not be true."


    Before he could finish speaking, some media reporters below had already thought of today''s title, Chandel signed a spokesperson, and the popular supermodel Cindy Crawford was suspected of being in a marriage crisis.


    The signing ceremony was over. Next, everyone came to the top floor of the hotel to enjoy a very luxurious celebration party.


    From this point, it can be seen that Xiandale is very generous.


    But it''s also true to think about it, a few pieces of fabric, Xiandale can sell thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars, so naturally she will not be stingy at this time.


    Ryan didn''t intend to go forward to deal with the fashion industry. He, Helen and Sophia each ordered a glass of champagne and slowly tasted it.


    "We should go directly to the shooting site, not a party." Ryan didn''t think the party in front of him was useful.


    He didn''t know anything about the fashion circle at all, and he didn''t even know anyone in the banquet hall.


    Of course, Cindy Crawford is an exception. Apart from being a model, she is also a presenter, and her husband Richard Gere is a Hollywood star.


    In contrast, Sofia - Coppola seems like a fish in water, constantly saying hello to people in the fashion industry.


    "It''s like that in the fashion industry, there''s a lot of parties, you just get used to it."


    She worked for a period of time at Chanel in Paris, and was one of the assistants of Karl Lagerfeld, the art director of Chanel, and dealt with many European and American fashion people.


    At this time, Helen whispered, "It''s best to say hello to Cindy Crawford, she has a lot of contacts in Manhattan."


    Communication is very extensive!


    There was a slight strangeness in Ryan''s eyes. For a female model and host, such a persona may not be a good thing, especially for her husband''s family.


    "Can."


    "It''s just a good time to meet this popular supermodel who has a lot of contacts." Ryan changed a glass of champagne and walked towards Cindy Crawford in the distance.


    Seeing this, Sofia Coppola seemed a little dissatisfied, and said: "You shouldn''t let Ryan pass alone, it will make people doubt whether he was involved in the relationship between Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere Emotional disputes, many gossip media like to scribble like this.��


    Helen replied lightly: "Ryan, he''s far smarter than you think, he won''t have any relationship with Cindy Crawford unless she really divorces."


    For Ryan''s cognition, she is far more clear than Sophia. She may look like most directors and stars in Hollywood, but she actually has her own bottom line.


    "Hello, Miss Cindy."


    Ryan stepped forward to say hello, and introduced: "My name is Ryan Gosling, the director of the advertising film."


    "Hello, Ryan." Cindy Crawford''s eyes lit up, showing a charming smile.


    Two consecutive "Saw" hits, she has naturally heard of Ryan Gosling, the leader of the new generation of horror directors in Hollywood.


    As Cindy Crawford, who was born in 1966, she is 29 years old this year. Even if she is already a popular supermodel, she still cannot change a fact.


    She is about to end her modeling career, the only difference is whether she left to seek transformation, or was abandoned by the fashion industry.


    Cindy Crawford chose the former and began to communicate with contacts in Hollywood and investment circles. She planned to resign from the host job and go to Hollywood to develop, so as to complete the transformation.


    Facing a well-known director at this time, it is inevitable that there will be a hint of friendship.


    "As a loyal viewer, the show you host is very exciting." Ryan actually watched the show she hosted.


    Anyway, it''s all about wasting time, so it''s better to choose an eye-catching host.


    Cindy Crawford showed a helpless look and said, "I''m ready to resign as a host."


    Ryan said with great regret: "Your departure will be the biggest loss for the TV station. They will lose a loyal viewer."


    "Is it because of me?" Cindy Crawford asked with a smile.


    "Why not?" Ryan asked back.


    "I''m afraid I''m not that attractive yet," Cindy Crawford said with a smile.


    "I don''t think any man can refuse the charm of one of the top five supermodels." Ryan said half-truthfully.


    As one of the first five recognized supermodels in the world, Cindy Crawford''s charm is naturally extraordinary.


    However, due to different aesthetic concepts, Ryan cannot appreciate all of the five supermodels.


    Compared with the Cindy Crawford in front of him, he prefers Stephanie Seymour, even though she kissed a 17-year-old boy in her previous life.


    "Thank you for your compliment."


    "Maybe we will meet in Los Angeles in the future." Cindy - Crawford said bluntly, about to move to Los Angeles.


    "Compared to the living environment in New York, Los Angeles is indeed much better." Ryan couldn''t help asking: "Because I went to Los Angeles, I want to quit my job as a host!"


    Going to Hollywood to transition, and the work of the host, there is actually not much conflict between the two, it is nothing more than frequent commuting between the two cities.


    However, this is true of most American practitioners.


    Cindy Crawford showed a hint of helplessness in her smile, and said: "A supermodel who is about to turn 30 can''t stay in the fashion industry forever. Instead of having to leave eventually, it''s better to change to a new development environment as soon as possible."


    The endorsement of Chandel this time seems to be very beautiful, but she is far from being as beautiful as it appears on the surface. Chandel only signed a one-year endorsement contract with her, and it is estimated that it will be difficult to continue to renew the contract next year.


    Ryan thought secretly, she was indeed a smart woman, and said: "A wise choice, if you need help, you can call me."


    It''s a pity that Hollywood has never lacked smart women. In her previous life, she was very similar to Monica Bellucci Both were facing the age of 30 and went to Hollywood to develop and transform, but in the end they had to face For age disadvantage, the development is not ideal.


    Unlike Monica Bellucci, Cindy Crawford finally chose to marry a wealthy businessman Lander Gerber, who had a son and a daughter, and the second marriage was very happy.


    Cindy Crawford smiled as she wished, and exchanged contact information with Ryan before saying goodbye to each other.


    Ryan returned to Helen and Sophia, looked at Cindy Crawford in the distance, and said, "A very smart woman, if nothing else happens, she will soon go to Los Angeles to seek development."


    Los Angeles!


    "Going to Hollywood is far less beautiful than imagined. Not every model is Monica Bellucci." Helen said lightly.


    Ryan was speechless for a while when he heard the words, was he mocking Cindy-Crawford? Still mocking him!


    "Of course, if someone wants to change his taste, Cindy Crawford is a very good choice. Not only does he have the identity of the top five supermodels, but he is also gay." Sophia Coppola told a very exciting story Surprising anecdote.


    Ryan stared wide-eyed and said, "No way?"


    "She has a husband!"


    It seems that she had a second marriage in her previous life, so how could she be a homosexual.


    Sofia Coppola said in an extraordinary tone: "Homosexuality is very common in the modeling circle. Some really like the same sex, while others seek excitement."


    "Besides, who said homosexuals can''t marry the opposite sex!"


    Ryan couldn''t help but feel sad for Richard Gere, who had a **** wife, maybe a bisexual wife, and it was kind of weird anyway.

 Chapter 80： 2 little ones

    The filming location was not in Manhattan, but in Long Island, where the temperature is relatively mild.


    Although Long Island is only a district of New York, the temperature is completely different from that of Manhattan.


    Changdao District is located in the northern temperate zone, surrounded by the sea on three sides. The island is covered with forests, with abundant rainfall and humid climate; it belongs to the oceanic climate and the temperature is very warm.


    For the first location, Ryan chose the eastern end of the island, below the Montauk Lighthouse, built in 1796.


    With a flawless body, only wearing a thin luxury underwear, under his command, he constantly poses in various shapes, sometimes unrestrained, sometimes sexy, it is definitely a kind of enjoyment.


    Ryan suddenly felt that shooting a short film for women''s underwear advertisements was a completely different kind of relaxation for him.


    Cindy Crawford is recognized as one of the top five supermodels in the world. There is absolutely nothing to say about her professionalism. She is even more professional than Ryan, the temporary advertising director. There is almost no difficulty in shooting.


    On the contrary, Cindy Crawford, the protagonist in the commercial, not only did not feel any relaxation, but was faintly nervous, trying to show her most beautiful side in every shot.


    The reason is very simple. The seemingly very young director in front of me is not an ordinary advertising director, but a director from Hollywood, so Cindy Crawford hopes to leave a good impression.


    The shooting of the first scene is completed. Next, another shooting scene needs to be changed, which is also in the Long Island area. The only difference is that it is a small island, which can be regarded as a subsidiary island of Long Island.


    The entire island is a mansion. Compared with Billy Hill, the area is much larger, and there are natural scenery everywhere.


    In the front is a large garden. On both sides of the island, there is a small horse farm on one side and a miniature golf course on the other. Nice space for privacy.


    This is the real mansion, and Ryan felt a little envious when he saw it.


    At this moment, Helen came over with two little girls, one big and one small. One of them was the little Scarlett Johansson whom I hadn''t seen for a long time, and the other little girl was obviously much older.


    "Director Ryan, hello."


    Little Scarlett-Johnson came over and greeted very politely.


    "Hi, little Scarlett, long time no see." Ryan patted her head, turned to look at Helen, a little confused about the current situation.


    Helen pointed to another little girl and introduced, "Natalie Portman, a young actress I just signed."


    In fact, she signed Natalie Portman, somewhat by surprise.


    Originally, Natalie Portman had already signed a contract with an agent, but her mother was not satisfied. Finally, she got to know Helen through an elder''s recommendation, and decided to terminate the contract with her former agent and sign with the Star Brokerage Company.


    Natalie Portman!


    Ryan was somewhat surprised. The two young actresses Helen signed seemed to be extraordinary.


    Scarlett Johansson, the goddess of literature and art, the black widow in the Avengers, has transformed from literature and art to business.


    Natalie-Portman is also extraordinary, successively starred in three major commercial productions "Star Wars", and then transformed into a literary film.


    One of the two is transforming from literature and art to business, and the other is from business to literature and art. The development process is just opposite.


    The only thing they have in common is probably only Jewish origin, which is very similar.


    Thinking of this, Ryan subconsciously glanced at Helen. It seemed that she was also Jewish.


    "Nice to meet you, Miss Natalie." Ryan said sincerely.


    "It''s nice to meet you, Mr. Ryan, too." Natalie Portman was visibly restrained.


    "Helen, you can take the two of them for a stroll."


    "Except for the locker room." Ryan suddenly thought of the locker room, which seemed not suitable for little girls to enter.


    Little Scarlett-Johnson looked at Ryan with wide eyes and asked curiously, "Why!"


    "Is it because of Ms. Cindy Crawford?"


    Ryan flicked her forehead lightly, "How do you know Ms. Cindy-Crawford!"


    Little Scarlett-Johnson rubbed her forehead, seemed a little dissatisfied, and said, "There is no one in Manhattan who doesn''t know Ms. Cindy-Crawford, she is the pride of Manhattan."


    Ryan seems to understand, it seems that the little Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman in front of him, the two little guys live in New York, so they naturally know the most famous supermodel in New York, Cindy Crawford .


    "Okay, I can allow you to go to the locker room."


    "The premise is that you don''t make trouble." He didn''t want to continue talking with a little girl.


    Little Scarlett-Johnson didn''t let him go, and continued to ask: "Director Ryan, won''t you come with us?"


    "That''s Ms. Cindy Crawford!"


    When asked by her, Ryan was speechless, he couldn''t say that he was embarrassed to go there, could he?


    Well, he admitted that even if he went, there should be no problem.


    For a supermodel, the presence of men in the dressing room is not a problem at all.


    If you can''t even accept this, then don''t be a model.


    "Johnson!" Helen looked at her sternly.


    "Ah...Aunt Helen." Little Scarlett-Johnson hurriedly shrank her head, and took several steps back in fright.


    Helen rubbed her swollen temples, and said to the smiling Sophia, "Help me take the two of them for a walk together, remember not to go to any dressing room."


    Sofia Coppola rolled her eyes and said angrily, "Ryan should take the two of them to the locker room to see them."


    After speaking, she took the two little guys and turned around and walked towards the racecourse without actually going to the locker room.


    Watching the two little guys leave with Sophia, Ryan''s eyes gradually fell on Helen, and said, "A very nice girl."


    "Congratulations on signing another actor with great potential."


    "If you brought the two of them here for "The Invasion of Evil Spirits", I think there should be no problem."


    He knew Helen very well, and he would not bring little Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman here for no reason, it was nothing but related to the upcoming filming of "The Evil Spirit".


    Anyway, the film is an investment from 20th Century Fox, and Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman are of the right age~ www.novelhall.com~ Of course he will not refuse.


    "However, who do you want to play the little girl Em." Ryan asked a very critical question.


    Compared with another little girl character, the little girl Em is one of the most important characters in the film, and the whole plot revolves around her.


    Regardless of Scarlett Johansson''s age or Natalie Portman''s height, they are all suitable for this role.


    Speaking of this, I have to make complaints about it. It seems that the two of them are not very tall, and they are about 1.6 meters tall.


    "We can wait until we return to Los Angeles to discuss this issue." Helen said very calmly, "Anyway, they are still young, and they will have plenty of opportunities in the future."


    Ryan nodded undeniably. If it is said that little Scarlett-Johnson became a first-line actress in Hollywood, there is an element of luck.


    Then Natalie Portman became a first-line actress in Hollywood, and it was almost smooth sailing without any accidents.


    It''s unbelievable to play three "Star Wars" in succession, and still have a very important role.


    Next, Ryan needs to continue filming, and in the evening he will have a short dinner with Helen, Sophia, Scarlett Johansson, and Natalie Portman''s parents.


    Three days later, most of the shots have been filmed, and it is estimated that he will be able to return to Los Angeles in one day.


    It''s not that Ryan doesn''t want to hurry up the shooting, but that Cindy Crawford needs a certain amount of time to make up before each shooting, and the decoration is changed according to the shape of each set of underwear, and the speed is not fast at all.


    Fortunately, except for Cindy Crawford''s husband, Richard Gere, who ran over and had a big quarrel, everything went well.

 Chapter 81： oscar night

    Even across the locker room, Ryan could hear the loud quarrel between Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere, and even some details, clearly.


    However, Cindy Crawford''s mood was relatively calm and her speech was very low. In contrast, Richard Gere was obviously a little excited.


    Fortunately, the two didn''t last too long, and eventually Richard Gere left angrily.


    Ryan looked at the back of Richard Gere, showing a trace of sympathy. Anyone who meets a wife like Cindy Crawford is afraid that the family will not be happy.


    It''s not that Cindy Crawford is not good, but that she is too ambitious, but Richard Gere is also a busy person, and the two get together for less than a month in a year.


    Over time, the feelings will naturally fade.


    Moreover, not any man can tolerate his wife being called a Manhattan socialite, let alone the decision to go to Hollywood to develop.


    As a Hollywood star, Richard Gere knows very well that it takes a lot for a woman who is about to turn 30 to develop in Hollywood without any background.


    Among them was herself.


    For example, the famous Juliet Roberts was not spared at the beginning.


    It is said that in order to star in "Pretty Woman", she paid a lot and had relationships with many people in the crew.


    Ryan walked to the door of the locker room and gently drummed the door, "Cindy, can I come in!"


    Not long after, Cindy Crawford''s voice came from inside, "Yes."


    Ryan pushed open the door of the dressing room and walked in. He saw Cindy Crawford wearing a silk pajamas, sitting quietly in front of the dressing table, looking at her with a very calm expression.


    However, Ryan could vaguely see that her mood seemed a little depressed, "What happened!"


    Cindy Crawford forced a smile, "I have formally filed for divorce with him, and I estimate that I will go through the formalities with a lawyer in the next few days."


    "Maybe we are not suitable to be together." After finishing speaking, she added another sentence.


    Ryan stepped forward to comfort him: "Why!"


    One is a popular supermodel and the other is a first-line Hollywood star. The combination of the two was a sensation back then. I don''t know how many media and the public sent their blessings from the bottom of their hearts.


    However, such an enviable pair of men and women chose to separate in the end.


    Cindy Crawford shook her head, "He is a person who follows the rules. He doesn''t like me interacting with people everywhere, and he will not agree with me to quit my job as a host, let alone go to Hollywood to seek new development opportunities."


    "Instead of quarreling constantly in the future, it''s better to be happy directly."


    Ryan stepped forward and sat down next to Cindy Crawford. Instead of asking why, he said, "Maybe he''s right."


    "Hollywood is far from as good as imagined. It is full of all kinds of dirty deals. Of course I don''t deny it. It is also full of various opportunities."


    From a husband''s point of view, Richard Gere has done nothing wrong, and it can even be said that his point of view is very correct.


    In her previous life, Cindy Crawford, her development in Hollywood was not smooth, and she could only choose to start her second marriage with a wealthy businessman.


    "I know." Cindy Crawford said with a trace of determination in her eyes, "But I just don''t want to be reconciled."


    What are you not reconciled to!


    Is it because he is unwilling to be forgotten by others, or because he does not want to lose the aura of much attention, or because of his extravagant life.


    Ryan thinks the former is more likely. Cindy Crawford, as one of the top five supermodels in the world, has a very rich annual income, even higher than some second-tier female stars, which is enough for her to maintain a luxurious life.


    "From the perspective of a friend, I think you should think about it." Ryan was not optimistic about her decision.


    At this moment, Cindy Crawford adjusted her makeup, stood up, and said, "Thank you, Ryan."


    "However, I have my pursuit."


    "Just like most models, they are unwilling to leave the public eye and gradually become depressed." Cindy Crawford said pointedly.


    Although she didn''t say it clearly, Ryan knew that she should be referring to Monica Bellucci.


    They are also born as models, and they also have a lot of fame in their respective countries. They are also approaching the age of 30 and choose to go to Hollywood to find new development.


    The only difference is that Monica Bellucci has already established a firm foothold in Hollywood, and Cindy Crawford has just made up her mind.


    Ryan didn''t say much this time. Since Cindy Crawford has his own insistence, it''s not easy for him, an outsider, to keep talking.


    Soon, the two left the locker room, and many staff members on the way showed strange eyes.


    It seems that Cindy Crawford just quarreled with her husband Richard Gere, and then walked out of the locker room with Ryan, which inevitably makes people think too much.


    Of course, I just think about it. After all, things like this are very normal in the modeling circle.


    For this, Ryan didn''t mean to explain at all. Anyway, he didn''t care about some lace news, not to mention that nothing happened just now.


    Filming ended the next day, and Ryan took a flight back to Los Angeles that night.


    However, there seemed to be two more little guys in the group, it was Little Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman, and Helen temporarily acted as a babysitter.


    On the plane, Sofia Coppola looked at the first-class cabin in front of her and was very satisfied. Compared with the Hollywood crew, Cinderella was much more generous.


    The only thing that left her speechless was that someone still had some gossip about Cindy Crawford.


    "I''ve said it a long time ago, you''d better stay away from Cindy Crawford, and be careful that it becomes negative news next time."


    She specially reminded: "Don''t forget, she is not divorced yet."


    Ryan turned to look at Sophia, somewhat helplessly, and said, "Well, I admit, I went to the locker room, but we didn''t do anything."


    "Do you think I''ll believe it?" Sofia Coppola asked rhetorically, "Or Richard Gere and the tabloids?"


    "For example, Helen, do you believe it!"


    Seeing Sophia dragging her into it, Helen glanced at Ryan indifferently, and said, "I believe it."


    "There''s no need for him to lie about this matter."


    Hearing this, Sofia Coppola rolled her eyes, "You are his manager, so you would naturally say that."


    Seeing this, Ryan quickly interrupted this boring topic and said, "Okay, let''s talk about something serious."


    "Is there any news these days!"


    Helen covered the two little guys with blankets and said, "Let''s talk about the first thing first. Twentieth Century Fox wants to send "The Blair Witch" to the Cannes Film Festival. As the film''s director and screenwriter, you can go with it in early May. Go to France."


    Cannes Film Festival!


    Its influence must not be underestimated, even second only to the Academy Awards, it is one of the highest honors in the hearts of most directors and actors around the world.


    "I''m not interested." Ryan refused straight away. He was not interested in participating in any Cannes Film Festival, and he wasn''t going to promote the film.


    In his opinion, the biggest function of the Cannes Film Festival is to promote the film and find a distribution company, other than that, it is useless.


    "However, some leading actors in the film can be allowed to go. I think they will be very happy."


    Although he didn''t know what kind of agreement Helen reached with the leading actors in the film, but he must have paid some price.


    "I will notify them." Helen went on to talk about the second matter, "Twentieth Century Fox sent two invitations to the Oscar ceremony."


    Two invitations to the Oscar ceremony are really nothing to 20th Century Fox, at best they are just a trial.


    "It was held at the Chinese Grand Theater!" Ryan asked.


    "This time is the Holy Auditorium." Helen reminded: "You can take Monica to see it Good suggestion, I will have someone prepare a dress." Ryan agreed. , just as Helen said, go and see it.


    As for preparing the dress, it is a must.


    Male directors and stars are better off. Many female stars often start preparing for an Oscar red carpet half a month ago. Dresses, decorations, makeup, etc. need at least one team.


    This is not over, at least one week in advance to start a diet, the day before the Oscars, it is necessary to refuse to eat, at most eat some liquid food.


    "By the way, "Vanity Fair" will hold a dinner party this year!" Ryan suddenly remembered, it seems that "Vanity Fair" has held its first dinner party since last year, and this year should be the second time.


    ""Vanity Fair" will not let go of the opportunity to expand its influence." Helen said meaningfully.


    "It seems that we need to prepare two sets of dresses." Ryan had already heard about the famous Oscar night, but he never had the chance to participate.


    "It''s a pity that "Vanity Fair" only held a dinner party and didn''t arrange a red carpet. Otherwise, I think all the Hollywood female stars would definitely cheer. This is the real Oscar night." Ryan felt a little bit of a pity.


    The "Vanity Fair" dinner in the previous life is no longer just a dinner, but has evolved into a feast for Hollywood female stars.


    Whenever the Oscar ceremony is over, they will go to a nearby hotel in the first time, change into another set of dresses, jewelry, etc., and prepare for the second red carpet, commonly known as Oscar night.


    Red carpet!


    Oscar night!


    Helen was slightly taken aback, then took a deep look at Ryan, and said, "A very appropriate adjective."

 Chapter 82： common transactions

    The first thing to do back in Los Angeles is to officially sign the director contract of "The Evil One" with 20th Century Fox.


    At the same time, he also serves as a producer, and has multiple rights such as the final casting rights and editing rights of the film.


    Twentieth Century Fox only sent one executive producer as a supervisor, mainly dealing with the daily affairs of the crew and financial supervision.


    Lei-Sancheni, a rare female producer, her last crew was the famous "True Lies".


    At the same time, Ryan finally got his wish, the copyright of X-Men and Daredevil.


    To this end, it is necessary to pay Twentieth Century Fox a large sum of money in one lump sum.


    Fortunately, most of the copyrights of "Chain Saw 2" have been sold, and the theater company has also begun to pay the first box office share, so that he has enough funds to pay the fee.


    Furthermore, Twentieth Century Fox did not open its mouth when it came to copyright fees.


    For a while, the crew entered into intense preparations.


    However, as a director and producer, Ryan was not as busy as he imagined. Except for casting and shooting location selection, most other things were left to Sofia and Ray Sancheni.


    After all, "The Evil Spirit" is an investment from 20th Century Fox, so many things for the crew are not troublesome.


    Of course, he also took care of some familiar crew members, such as some crew members from the last two "Chain Saw", staff from the Star Brokerage Company, and so on.


    Even, the extras, backdrops, and some small roles needed by the crew were all recommended by Helen.


    On this point, Ryan is not polite.


    "Hasn''t decided yet who will play the role of Em?"


    In this regard, Ryan is somewhat speechless, whether it is Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman, they are very suitable for this role.


    In this way, it is somewhat difficult to choose.


    "Helen doesn''t know how to choose."


    "You know, she has a good relationship with the parents of the two little guys." Sofia Coppola made a helpless look.


    Although in the Jewish circle, you can get a lot of contacts, but you have to face one thing, how to choose between Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman.


    Helen obviously had some scruples.


    "Then arrange an audition to decide who is more suitable for the role itself." Ryan immediately made a decision to arrange an audition for the two little guys.


    "Okay, I''ll notify Helen right now." After Sofia Coppola finished speaking, she got up and walked outside.


    The studio in front of him is no longer the previous office. Ryan was upstairs some time ago and rented a small half-floor space. Not only does it have a separate bathroom, but it even has a large conference room.


    At the same time, several employees were added, including the handyman that Sophia said.


    As soon as Sophia left, Ryan was left alone in the huge office, flipping through the actor profiles from time to time. In addition to the role of Em in the film, her parents and priests all needed to be auditioned.


    Suddenly there was a knock on the door.


    "Please come in." Ryan put down the information in his hand and said.


    As soon as the words were finished, the door of the office was pushed open, and a tall, 1.75 meter tall woman with long blond hair walked in. She seemed to be in her early twenties at most.


    This woman has a very good body shape, wearing casual clothes, very decent, as if tailor-made, highlighting her tall figure, her makeup is also carefully crafted, and it matches perfectly with the clothes on her body.


    "Hello, Mr. Ryan." She closed the office door casually, showing a very charming smile.


    Ryan frowned, as if he didn''t know this woman, but he was able to call out his name, and immediately realized that this woman seemed to come to him specially.


    However, the young woman in front of him seemed familiar.


    "Excuse me, miss, what do you want?"


    The young woman introduced herself: "My name is Charlize Theron, a model or to be precise, an actress who starred in "Kids in the Cornfield 3"."


    "You can call me Charlie."


    Charlize Theron!


    There was a look of understanding in Ryan''s eyes. A few days ago, someone recommended an actor through Ray Sancheni, and it was Charlize Theron in front of him, the famous King Cypriot and South African Diamond in his previous life.


    However, he flatly refused at that time, the reason is very simple, now Charlize - Theron is at most twenty years old, there is no suitable role for her in "The Evil Spirit", unless she is willing to play a small role with only a few shots.


    "You can sit down and talk first." Ryan asked her to sit down. Anyway, she was an actor recommended by Lei Sancheni, so she should give some face.


    "thanks."


    Charlize-Theron said thank you politely, walked to the front of the chair and sat down, raised a slender jade leg, fully showing her strengths.


    It had been a while, Ryan, who hadn''t made out with Monica Bellucci, looked somewhat erratic.


    Ryan collected himself and said, "Miss Charlie, what can I do for you!"


    Charlize-Theron looked into Ryan''s eyes, showed a hint of pleading, and said, "Mr. Ryan, please give me a chance to audition!"


    "Just once."


    Last time, her agent managed to find Lei-Sancheni through relationships, and wanted to give her a chance to audition.


    He didn''t want to, but he was flatly rejected by the person in front of him, not even giving Lei Sancheni any face.


    In this regard, Lei Sancheni didn''t feel anything at all. As long as Ryan was willing, Twentieth Century Fox could change the executive producer.


    But Charlize Theron was a little unwilling.


    However, Ryan didn''t like this at all. He had seen too many similar scenes in his previous life, so he said directly: "Miss Charlie, I have already told Lei clearly that you are too young, the same age as the characters in the movie." Paragraphs do not match."


    "So I can''t help you, sorry."


    What he said was the truth, she couldn''t be allowed to act as the mother of a teenage child!


    Even the role of the female teacher in the film is too young for her age.


    As for revising the script?


    The Charlize Theron in front of me doesn''t have this value yet.


    "I just want an audition opportunity." Charlize Theron suppressed the idea of ??getting up and leaving, and pleaded again.


    "Sorry, I can''t send you an audition invitation unless the actor is of the right age." Ryan opened his eyes and said nonsense.


    As long as he wants or wants, he can send an audition invitation to anyone, and it is not impossible to even modify the script.


    Provided he is willing.


    Charlize-Theron looked at Ryan for a while, and she knew very well that what he said just now was just a lie. As the director and producer of the film, she can decide any actor, let alone just one Audition invitation.


    It was silent for a while She stood up suddenly, walked to the desk, lowered her body, her chest was pressed tightly against Ryan''s body, and a scent came out of her seductive red lips.


    "I can give everything for this, including myself, as long as you agree to my request."


    When she was in the modeling circle, she had long been accustomed to various transactions, and knew that if she wanted to seize the opportunity in front of her, she would need to pay some price, such as her own body.


    A very common deal hint in Hollywood.


    "I''ll say it again, Miss Charlie, there really isn''t a role for you in the film."


    Ryan does not refuse the deal, the premise is that it must conform to the character in the film, as for going back on his word? He doesn''t even cut it to do so.


    Charlize Theron didn''t seem to understand what he said, she leaned forward again, stuck out her seductive tongue, circled around, and said, "I can give you the most luxurious enjoyment."


    "During filming, you can be there whenever you want."


    "Even after filming is over, you can always call me."


    Ryan withdrew his gaze with difficulty, took a deep breath, and said, "I have to say that your offer is very attractive. I really want to agree to it, but there really is no suitable role for you in "The Evil Spirit."


    Facing the famous South African diamond in his previous life, it was very difficult for him to refuse.


    But the current Charlize-Theron is too young, to be precise, she should be less than twenty years old, so she is not suitable for the role in the film.


    Of course, if you were someone else, you could agree first and enjoy a comfortable night.


    The next day, just pretend it never happened, or randomly assign a small role with only a few shots, and deal with it.


    But he didn''t want to do that and get into trouble.

 Chapter 83： future transactions

    "Maybe we can relax now." Charlize Theron bit her lip and looked at Ryan.


    Ryan looked at the delicate face, slender figure, and smooth skin close at hand, and finally shook his head, "One last time, I can''t agree to your request."


    Charlize-Theron was taken aback for a moment, the smile on her face gradually disappeared, the person in front of her was indifferent to her, could it be a homosexual?


    No, it seems that he has an unusual relationship with Monica Bellucci, who starred in two "Saw" movies in succession.


    Ryan''s eyes once again fell on Charlize Theron, hesitated a little, and said: "I have a cooperation with Touchstone in May, and there may be a role that suits you."


    "I can leave you my phone number, and I will send you an invitation to audition."


    After all, he is not a saint, let alone a gentleman. Facing the temptation of the young Charlize Theron, he still couldn''t resist, and finally made a deal.


    It''s not "The Evil Invasion", but a film "The Truman Show" co-operated with Touchstone in May.


    Charlize-Theron''s expression is a bit hard to change, the cooperation with Touchstone in May?


    She had naturally heard of Touchstone, one of Disney''s film distribution companies and a leader among Hollywood''s second-tier film distribution companies.


    "May I ask the name of the movie?" The attitude changed a bit quickly, making Charlize Theron a little unbelievable.


    In fact, Ryan''s change was too sudden, which made her unprepared.


    ""The Truman Show", the initial investment budget is as high as 35 million US dollars, and you can audition for the wife of the leading actor in the film." Ryan said very frankly.


    The wife in "The Evil Spirit" is the mother of a teenage girl, and the female teacher also needs a certain age limit, which is obviously not suitable for the Charlize-Theron in front of her.


    The wife of the heroine of "The Truman Show" is set to be very young. At Charlize-Theron''s age, as long as she looks a little more mature in makeup, she should have no problem playing the role.


    The actress who played this role in her previous life was only in her early twenties, not a few years older than Charlize Theron.


    "Truman"!


    $35 million investment budget!


    Charlize Theron didn''t know what to say, and became incoherent, "Thank you, Mr. Ryan."


    "I''m, I mean, I''ll be on call tonight."


    Ryan''s tone was very flat, and he said, "It''s just an invitation for an audition, Miss Charlie, you don''t have to do this, other things, wait until you pass the first round of auditions."


    The premise of his agreement to the deal was that Charlize Theron must pass the first round of auditions, otherwise Ryan would refuse without hesitation even though she was very attractive.


    No one can joke about a $35 million movie.


    "I see." Charlize Theron sat down again, as if she had understood what he meant.


    Obviously, the man in front of him seemed to have his own rules.


    Even if it is a deal, it needs to pass the first round of auditions.


    Next, Charlize Theron didn''t stay long, left her private phone number, and at the same time put Ryan''s phone number away, then got up to leave.


    Seeing Charlize Theron get up and leave, and close the office door, Ryan breathed a sigh of relief, "It seems that I need to go to England."


    It''s funny to say that "Leaving Las Vegas" is a film about the United States, but it has to be shot in the United Kingdom.


    In fact, the reason is very simple. British local films have a tax rebate policy, which can save a lot of money.


    Of course, some scenes in the film need to be filmed in Las Vegas.


    As for the deal with Charlize Theron!


    Ryan had a rule in his previous life, never underestimate the revenge psychology of an actress, so when dealing with her, she must let the other party get what she wants in return, not a deception.


    This saves a lot of trouble.


    Although some things are very common in the Hollywood circle, actors who have suffered a loss dare not say anything more, but some young actors have to continue to come when they are called.


    For example, Harvey Weinstein is a typical character among them. Don��t get nothing in return, he has done it more than once.


    But there are some things that don''t mean others can do it, so can you.


    One thing Ryan knew was that he didn''t have the qualifications, and that some people were already watching him, waiting for his chance to make a mistake.


    For example, Michael Ovitz, who was warned by 20th Century Fox, only restrained himself for a few days, and then began to show his ugly face in public, and publicly suppressed him almost unobtrusively.


    It won''t be long before Michael Ovitz becomes CEO of Disney, and even 20th Century Fox''s warnings will be useless.


    The only thing that reassures him is that Michael Ovitz has been in charge of Disney for a short time, and there are many people in Disney who oppose his ideas, such as the head of Touchstone.


    There is also the ever-expanding CAA, don''t underestimate the power of CAA, "Interview with the Vampire", which was released in November last year, starring Tom Cruise, the entire film is one of CAA''s packaging plans.


    The North American box office achieved US$105 million, and the global box office reached US$223 million, almost sweeping away the negative impact of being rejected by Steven Spielberg.


    When Universal Pictures started preparing for the filming of "Jurassic Park", it had already agreed to cooperate with CAA as a packaged project.


    No, the director of the film, Steven Spielberg, strongly refused, and even persuaded Universal Pictures to cancel the cooperation with CAA.


    Let caa miss "Jurassic Park", such a film that can be recorded in Hollywood history.


    Given Steven Spielberg''s influence in Hollywood and the Jewish circle, even CAA dare not play tricks.


    However, with the success of the package service of "Interview with the Vampire", Michael Ovitz is about to take over the power of Disney, and CAA will definitely show its sharp minions.


    Maybe he is caa''s next prey.


    He doesn''t have the connections and influence of Steven Spielberg, so it''s better to be cautious.


    Back at the apartment, Charlize Theron, still feeling a little unreal, got an invitation to an audition with ease.


    Even if only by passing the first audition, she can get the real deal and even get a role in the film.


    But for her, it is still very rare.


    Charlize Theron had just returned to the apartment when a male manager greeted her and asked, "How is it?"


    "Ryan Gosling, did he say yes?"


    The relationship between the agent and Charlize Theron is very close, and it is even said that their encounter was full of drama.


    Once, Charlize Theron was in desperate need of money to pay rent, but all she had was a check from her mother. The bank clerk told her that checks cannot be cashed by those who do not have an account with the bank.


    When she was arguing with the bank staff, a man standing behind her came up and helped her negotiate with the bank.


    Before leaving, the man gave Charlize-Theron a business card and later became her manager.


    A legendary encounter scene.


    "The situation is a bit complicated."


    Charlize Theron sat down and told what had happened without reservation.


    "Although I didn''t get an audition invitation for "The Evil Spirit" this time, I have gained something else."


    "He asked me to audition for the crew of "The Truman Show" in May. As long as I pass the first round of auditions, I will have the opportunity to play the role of the leading actor''s wife in the film."


    "Truman"!


    The agent showed a little thought, and said, "Is it a cooperation with Touchstone Films?"


    "It seems that the topic of "The Truman Show" has been raging a while ago. Unexpectedly, in the end, I did not choose to cooperate with 20th Century Fox, but chose Touchstone Films under Disney."


    Charlize-Theron showed a hint of surprise, she didn''t expect her agent to know about "The Truman Show", and it seemed that she was going to cooperate with 20th Century Fox in the first place.


    "A great script?" She obviously didn''t know what was in it, only that the investment of the film was as high as 35 million US dollars.


    "Yes, it is a very good script."


    The agent said very seriously: "Many film companies hope to buy this script, including 20th Century Fox, but Ryan Gosling seems not to agree, but chooses to cooperate with Touchstone and direct the film himself. "


    "And, as you said, the cost of the film will be as high as $35 million."


    "Remember my words, seize this opportunity." The agent said meaningfully: "Ryan Gosling is obviously a person with principles. Trading with this kind of person is also a rare opportunity for you. Opportunity."


    He has seen many people of all kinds, and it is not uncommon for Ryan to be like this.


    Charlize Theron nodded vigorously and said, "What should I do next?"


    "Ask him out for dinner in a few days!"


    "No, you don''t have to do anything." The manager flatly rejected her proposal and said, "I will find a way to help you get the script of "The Truman Show". Next, your focus is to figure out the characters in the script , rather than doing other things.��


    He could see clearly that if Charlize Theron couldn''t pass the first audition, then Ryan Gosling would never commit to anything.


    This is a very principled man.

 Chapter 84： Preliminary preparation

    The preparations for the crew of "The Invasion of Evil Spirits" are proceeding in an orderly manner, and the cast auditions have already begun.


    Since Sophia needs to go to Canada, the audition can only be handed over to Helen temporarily, and Lei Sancheni is in charge of the rest of the crew preparation.


    The film was invested by Twentieth Century Fox, and it was only appropriate to entrust it to her.


    In just a few days, except for the two young actors and a couple in the film, the rest of the actors were almost decided.


    Among them, Sofia Coppola needs to continue to play the role of the female teacher in the film.


    For Ryan''s request, Sophia rolled her eyes, and finally reluctantly agreed.


    The priest is played by a Jewish actor Robert De Niro. To be precise, he should be a mixed-race German-Jewish-Italian who has appeared in many films.


    Such as "The Godfather 2", "Taxi Driver", "Once Upon a Time in America", "Raging Bull", "Deer Hunter" and so on, as well as "Heat" which is currently being filmed.


    If it weren''t for the relationship between Sophia and Helen, it would be difficult for Robert De Niro to agree to star in a horror movie.


    Of course, it does not rule out the role of the exorcist of the Jewish priest in the film, which highlights the positive image of the Jewish people, which arouses the interest of Robert De Niro.


    Among the remaining main roles, there are Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman. The two little guys have not been finalized yet and need to arrange an audition.


    Although there is no shortage of actors in Hollywood, sometimes it is not so easy to find a suitable actor.


    First of all, the remuneration cannot be too much. Even if the film is invested by 20th Century Fox, it is impossible for Ryan to invite any big-name stars.


    As for the reason, it is very simple. "The Evil Spirit" needs some special effects to some extent, and sufficient funds must be left.


    The special effects in the early 1990s were far less cheap than those after the 20th century, and they were surprisingly expensive.


    The only good thing is that the production of special effects is relatively mature at this time. As long as you can afford it, Scenes similar to "Jurassic Park" can be produced by Industrial Magic Light.


    In desperation, Ryan could only continue to audition.


    The whole morning passed, and there was still no progress. At this time, there was a knock on the door, and Helen walked in with an actor.


    "Ryan..." Helen said hello before introducing: "This is an audition actor recommended by Ray Sancheni, Kevin Bacon, who has appeared in many films."


    Kevin Bacon!


    Ryan stood up and looked him up and down. He was well dressed and looked calm. He was obviously not a newcomer, and he seemed familiar.


    "Hello, I''m Ryan Gosling, the producer and director of this crew."


    "Hello, Director Ryan." Kevin Bacon nodded, and introduced himself: "I am Kevin Bacon, and I have starred in "Full of Strength", "Alien Monster", "The Heroes of the Righteous Sea" Waiting for many works."


    Ryan suddenly remembered who Kevin Bacon was in front of him. Back then he starred in "Full Body", which was very popular and won a lot of fame in Hollywood.


    However, that was in 1984, and more than ten years have passed.


    Right now, Kevin Bacon has not starred in a leading role in a mainstream movie for a long time, and most of them play supporting roles.


    For example, "The Heroes of the Righteous Sea" starred Tom Cruise, and "Apollo 13", which was released this year, starred Tom Hanks.


    There was another sound of footsteps at the door, Lei Sancheni came in in a hurry, saw Ryan and others, and quickly said sorry.


    "Sorry, there was some traffic jam on the road just now."


    Ryan nodded to her, saying that it doesn''t matter, "It''s okay, you can take him to rest first, and I will let Helen notify you when the audition starts."


    Lei Sancheni did not show any dissatisfaction, and walked out of the office with Kevin Bacon.


    Seeing the two of them leave, Ryan''s gaze immediately fell on Helen, "Kevin Bacon, a very good actor."


    "But why would he audition for a horror movie!"


    An actor who can join the mainstream crew and continue to play various important supporting roles does not need to go to a horror film crew to audition.


    "Don''t forget, you are now the top horror film director in Hollywood." Helen reminded: "It is absolutely possible to increase his exposure, of course there is also the relationship between Lei Sancheni, otherwise Kevin Bacon status, may not come to the audition."


    Last time, Ryan had clearly rejected Lei Sancheni, so this time, Helen naturally couldn''t refuse a second time.


    Ryan rubbed his temples and seemed to think about it, "As long as he can pass the audition, I have no problem here."


    In any case, Lei Sancheni is a representative of 20th Century Fox, and one of the executive producers of the crew, so he should show some affection.


    Moreover, the actors she recommended are all relatively reliable. Charlize Theron, the famous Hollywood first-line actress in her previous life, and Kevin Bacon are also considered veteran actors.


    "Don''t worry, there should be no problem with Kevin Bacon''s acting skills." Helen continued, "You can definitely watch the few films he has acted in."


    Being able to cooperate with popular Hollywood stars like Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks is enough to show Kevin Bacon''s acting skills.


    Ryan nodded and asked Helen to inform Lei Sancheni that the audition could begin.


    "Do not��"


    In the audition room, a roar suddenly sounded, as if it contained infinite anger, Kevin Bacon showed panic, self-blame, worry and other expressions, "Em...Em..."


    In the eyes, there seemed to be self-blame, sadness, and a trace of anger for being a father.


    Through the camera, Ryan could clearly see his expression, and nodded secretly. His acting skills are very good, and he has no problem appearing in a horror movie.


    "OK, that''s fine."


    Kevin Bacon regained his composure, took a deep breath, and subconsciously glanced at Lei Sancheni.


    "Excellent acting skills." Ryan walked up to his face and gave him a gentle hug. "You are welcome to join the crew. Helen will discuss the next thing with your agent."


    No matter what reason he auditioned for, Ryan would agree without hesitation as long as his acting skills passed the test.


    "Thank you." Kevin Bacon nodded very politely.


    After the audition, he and Lei Sancheni bid farewell and left For the next thing, the actor himself is not suitable to participate and needs to be handed over to the agent.


    The two walked out of the audition room and came to the parking lot downstairs.


    Kevin Bacon paused, "A very young director with an astonishing ability to direct horror films."


    "However, Ray, you think he''s suitable to direct a $35 million feature film!"


    Lei-Sancheni did not answer, but instead asked: "Besides this, do you have a better choice?"


    Kevin Bacon showed a wry smile, he really had no choice.


    In the past few years, almost all of the films he starred in were supporting roles, and he rarely had the chance to play the leading role.


    What''s more, it is still a film with a budget of up to 35 million US dollars.


    "Remember, next, what I said."


    Ray Sancheni said very seriously: "The key to whether you can get the role is not Touchstone Films or Disney, but Ryan Gosling who I just met."


    "So taking advantage of the opportunity to star in "The Evil Spirit", you need to establish a good relationship with him, and at the same time, it is best to warn your agent not to put forward any excessive conditions, otherwise Ryan Gosling''s Character, I will definitely replace you without hesitation."


    She has long experienced the power of Ryan Gosling.


    "I see." Kevin Bacon said that he understood what she meant, "It really doesn''t work, I will change to a new agent, such as Helen Solomon."


    This is the norm in Hollywood. Changing to a new agent is as simple as drinking water, as long as there are enough interests.


    "A very wise decision." Lei Sancheni showed a hint of appreciation.

 Chapter 85： Preparatory work

    At the same time as the audition, Ryan was not idle. He needed to constantly revise the script and the shots, and at the same time pay attention to various affairs in the crew.


    A producer is different from a director. The former needs to deal with various characters, while the latter is relatively relaxed and only needs to pay attention to the preparation progress of the actors and crew.


    In general, you don''t need to ask questions personally, but you must be aware of the progress of the crew.


    Ryan is not omnipotent, and naturally has various flaws. For example, in dealing with people, almost all of them are handed over to Helen or Sophia, and if they are not enough, they are handed over to the executive producer Ray Sancheni.


    The reason why he wanted to serve as a producer at the beginning was to guarantee the rights in the crew, such as the right to choose actors, editing rights, etc., rather than really wanting to be a producer.


    In addition, 20th Century Fox is in charge of the crew''s finances and contracts, and they have a dedicated department.


    The rest of the actors'' rehearsals were handed over to an assistant director.


    "The Evil Spirit" is different from "The Blair Witch" and "Chain Saw". It is neither a pseudo-documentary nor an American plasma horror film. It is more like a thriller, and the acting skills on the script require higher requirements .


    For this reason, Ryan specially asked the crew to rent an apartment, so that several actors could rehearse in it on weekdays. As for the haunted house that has been bought, it is the best shooting location for the film.


    You can''t let a few actors go to rehearse in a haunted house!


    After auditioning during the period, Ryan still felt that it would be more appropriate for Scarlett Johansson to play the younger daughter Em, and Natalie Portman to play Em''s sister.


    The reason is very simple. On the one hand, little Scarlett-Johnson is closer to the character image in the script. On the other hand, in terms of age, little Scarlett-Johnson is only less than ten years old, which just fits the age of the character.


    Natalie-Portman, after all, is a bit older, even if she develops a little late, she still has the breath of a big girl.


    What, Natalie Portman is a bit older!


    In fact, she just played a twelve-year-old girl in "This Killer Is Not So Cold" last year.


    Even after a year, it is still suitable to play the role in "The Evil Spirit".


    With two little guys joining, the rehearsal atmosphere was very good, at least there were no actors playing big names; Robert De Niro took great care of the two little girls of Jewish descent, even more caring than Helen.


    Don''t think too much, it''s just out of Jewish identity, nothing else, Robert De Niro is not a pedophile, otherwise Ryan would definitely kick him out of the crew without hesitation.


    Meanwhile, the role of Em''s mother, Julia-Louis-Dreyfus, a TV comedy actress, has also been confirmed.


    In her previous life, she was not as simple as a TV comedy actress. She won 2 Emmy Awards and 1 Golden Globe Award in total.


    Another point is that she knew Scarlett Johansson Jr. and they had filmed "The Prodigal Bodyguard" together.


    In addition, Ryan is also busy with other aspects, such as finding a skilled sound engineer.


    A good sound engineer has always been a rare occupation. Fortunately, 20th Century Fox came forward and quickly contacted a senior sound engineer.


    At the same time, he also needs to choose shooting equipment, and when shooting different films, there will be more or less differences in shooting equipment, which must be selected by the director himself.


    This time he did not choose RB cameras, but chose the German ARRI35MM cameras, and he rented three of them instead of one set.


    Compared with RB brands such as Panasonic, Sony, and JVC, ARRI cameras are obviously more expensive. The advantage is that ARRI cameras have better effects.


    Sometimes good shooting techniques require the use of good shooting equipment to ensure the quality of the film, and sometimes it is even more critical than choosing actors.


    Of course, Ryan also has a little selfishness, he wants to familiarize himself with the performance of ARRI cameras in advance, so that he can continue to use them in the next film shooting.


    Anyway, the whole film is invested by Twentieth Century Fox, so it is not in vain.


    There is no director who does not understand the principle of saving money, and no director will really leave money to the crew.


    However, in order to ensure that the shooting can be smoother, the director of photography, lighting engineer, prop artist, makeup artist and other members need to go through it in person to explain the type of film and the points that need attention.


    Many members of the crew are from 20th Century Fox, Ryan needs to fully understand their level, if not, replace them immediately.


    "Actually, you can find another assistant." In a studio owned by Twentieth Century Fox, Helen held a cup of coffee and placed it in front of Ryan, and at the same time she made a suggestion.


    "An assistant who is familiar with Hollywood and the operation of the crew is not so easy to find." Ryan shook his head and did not immediately agree.


    There are not many qualified assistants like Sofia Coppola in Hollywood, and he needs to keep many things secret, so it is impossible to find an assistant casually.


    "I think Sophia will be happy when she hears it." Helen didn''t continue talking, because some things are not suitable for the manager to say.


    "By the way, a student organization at the University of Southern California wants you to give a speech next week. It seems to be a temporary public class."


    University of Southern California!


    Ryan frowned, "Reject it, I don''t have time now."


    "Remember to be more tactful."


    The University of Southern California is his alma mater, and logically speaking, he should not refuse the invitation.


    But right now it''s just a student organization, not the University of Southern California. Second, he really doesn''t have time right now.


    "Okay." Helen didn''t find it strange at all. Unless it was officially invited by the University of Southern California in an official capacity, otherwise, based on her understanding of Ryan, she would hardly attend such an occasion.


    "However, I hope you can attend the school celebration in October."


    She explained: "USC is not only your alma mater, but also has a large number of famous alumni, which will be very helpful for your future development."


    On this point, Ryan agrees very much, "Remind me when the time comes."


    "Also donate a sum of money to the USC film department for me."


    Giving back to your alma mater is very common in the United States. Not only can you gain a good reputation, but you can also offset taxes through donations.


    Thinking that April is about to come, Ryan has a headache. Even if there are professionals who avoid taxes legally, they still have to be taken away by the tax bureau for a large amount of income.


    Donating to the film department of the University of Southern California is obviously a good choice right now.


    "The Film Department of the University of Southern California will be very happy to see your generosity, and even openly invite you to teach." Helen showed a look of appreciation.


    Donating to one''s alma mater is obviously a good character, and it can offset taxes.


    At the same time, it can also win the appreciation of many people, such as the famous alumni who graduated from the University of Southern California.


    Seeing that the time has entered February, most of the crew''s preparations have been completed, and they can start filming at any time.


    Ryan finally felt a little more relaxed. In fact, if Sophia hadn''t gone to Canada, he could have been more relaxed.


    So he made a special call to Monica Bellucci at night, "When will I go to Las Vegas for filming!"


    Some shots in "Leaving Las Vegas" had to go to Las Vegas for shooting.


    "Probably, it will take about a week." Monica Bellucci just took a bath to relieve the fatigue of the day, "Why, do UU Reading want to relax!"


    Mike Figgis is not as talkative as Ryan. He yelled and yelled on the set for a long time, and his temper was terrible. Once the filming started, every shot had to be shot repeatedly, acting opposite each other over and over again.


    Not as easy as imagined.


    Ryan''s heart fluttered, but it was a pity that the two were not face to face, but separated by several countries, "Let''s not talk about this, remember to go back to Los Angeles before the Oscars ceremony starts."


    "Twentieth Century Fox sent an invitation to the Oscars."


    Speaking of this, Ryan''s tone paused slightly, "I have already contacted the styling team for you, and ordered two sets of dresses, as well as suitable jewelry."


    As early as more than ten days ago, he had already contacted and paid a deposit.


    As for Monica Bellucci''s body measurements, he couldn''t be more clear.


    The price of ordering two sets of dresses is very expensive, even if it does not reach millions of dollars, it is not a small sum.


    Jewelry is relatively simple, you can buy the cheap ones directly, and rent the expensive ones directly.


    In fact, a large part of the dresses and jewelry worn by Hollywood female stars are rented or borrowed from luxury merchants. Only a few first-line female stars will be provided by endorsement merchants for free.


    Oscars!


    Faced with such a temptation, Monica Bellucci obviously couldn''t refuse, "Obviously, no one can refuse the charm of the Oscar red carpet."


    "Then, we need to continue the topic just now." Ryan changed his voice, lowered his voice, and said, "Relax."


    Not long after, Monica Bellucci''s gasping voice came from the other end of the phone.

 Chapter 86： test shot

    In the single-family apartment that has filmed two "Saw" in succession, it is also one of the most famous haunted houses in North America. The shooting scenes, lighting, props, etc. have been arranged.


    In fact, except for the lighting and camera positions, the entire apartment has not changed much and still retains its original appearance.


    Ryan is sitting behind the ARRI 35MM camera, which feels slightly different from the Panasonic 35MM camera, which can be felt from the inside of the lens, which is obviously clearer.


    At the same time, Little Scarlett-Johnson was holding a finely crafted wooden box in her arms, with almost no cracks, and kept walking around.


    Occasionally, she would look to the second floor, revealing a trace of curiosity, obviously she still remembered the murder scene.


    The box she holds in her arms is naturally the dead soul box in the film, but it is not a real box, but is processed from a whole piece of wood. It looks like a box on the outside, but in fact it cannot be opened at all. open.


    Of course there is an identical box that can be opened.


    In contrast, Natalie Portman was much more serious, holding a script in both hands, sitting quietly on a corner chair, chanting words.


    Kevin Bacon and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are speaking to each other and talking for a while from time to time.


    Obviously, the crew hasn''t officially filmed yet, it''s just a test shoot before filming.


    Seeing that the preparations were almost done, Ryan began to let people clear the scene, leaving Scarlett Johansson as the only actor to start trial shooting.


    There is naturally a reason for leaving little Scarlett Johansson alone. Kevin Bacon and Julia Louis-Dreyfus are both experienced actors, so there is no need to worry.


    Only little Scarlett Johansson is not only very young, but also does not have a lot of shooting experience. The most important point is that her youngest daughter, Em, is the most critical role in the film, and all the plots revolve around her. Expand.


    The next moment, little Scarlett-Johnson quickly entered the state, wearing a very large pajamas, walked slowly in front of the bathroom mirror, looked blankly at her hands, suddenly retched, then took out a flashlight, and pointed it down her throat according to go.


    "OK!" Ryan waved his hand to show little Scarlett-Johnson could stop, and turned off the camera at the same time.


    "The condition is very good, keep it up." Ryan gave her a positive look.


    He''s not encouraging little Scarlett Johansson, just telling the truth.


    Although I don''t know how the actor who played the younger daughter Em in the previous life performed on the set, but Scarlett Johansson''s performance just now fits the role very well.


    Of course, it doesn''t mean that this test shoot is perfect. Ryan quickly pointed out a problem, saying: "The style of pajamas is too old, change to the latest style."


    "Remember, the fabric should not be too sheer."


    The actor who played the younger daughter Em in the previous life was wearing pajamas, the style was also not very good, but it was still a little transparent.


    Let a little girl less than ten years old wear a somewhat transparent pajamas, I really don''t know what the director of the film thinks.


    Anyway, he didn''t want to be targeted by child protection organizations.


    Next, Ryan pointed out some areas for improvement.


    "How is the connection with Industrial Light and Magic?"


    There are not many shots that require special effects in the film, and there are no big scenes.


    But there are still some special effects shots, such as fingers protruding from the throat, moths, etc.


    "I think the price of Industrial Light and Magic is too expensive. It is better to choose the digital field. Their technology in special effects is not much worse than that of Industrial Light and Magic, and the price can be lower." Lei Sancheni put forward her own suggestion.


    In the digital field, it was also a well-known special effects company in Hollywood in its previous life. It was established in 1993 with two founders.


    One of them is James Cameron, one of the famous Hollywood directors, and the other Stan Winston is also a well-known Hollywood figure.


    In less than a year since its establishment, the digital field has already taken over, such as "Apollo 13", "The Vampire Chronicles", "Night Colors", "True Lies", etc., the special effects shots in the film are fully Demonstrate the existence of Hollywood second only to Industrial Light and Magic.


    Ryan raised his eyebrows, refused without hesitation, and said, "Digital Field is just a new company. In comparison, I believe in the strength of Industrial Light & Magic even though the cost will be higher."


    Seeing this, Lei-Sancheni did not continue to speak out in the end. She knew why Ryan chose Industrial Light and Magic instead of the cheap digital field.


    Industrial Light & Magic is a special effects company under Lucasfilm, and the boss of Lucasfilm is George Lucas.


    Ryan''s first film "The Blair Witch" was recommended by George Lucas to 20th Century Fox.


    This is not counting the relationship between Helen, Sophia and George Lucas.


    Ryan checked the time and told everyone to leave, including several actors, to take a break.


    Several actors, as well as some crew members, began to pack their belongings and leave, and Ryan was also preparing to leave.


    However, as soon as he walked out of the door, he encountered a dumbfounding scene.


    "Scarlett!" Natalie Portman stared fiercely, looked at the innocent little Scarlett Johansson, gritted her teeth and said, "Did you know that there was a murder on the second floor?" case!"


    Little Scarlett Johansson just let her stay alone on the second floor for a while, until someone from the crew came up to remind her She didn''t know that this is a haunted house, and the place where the murder happened , which was the room she was in.


    "No."


    Little Scarlett-Johnson denied it outright, and said, "You said it yourself. You want to find a quiet place to recite your lines."


    "Then let me go to the room on the second floor alone!" Natalie Portman seemed completely irritated, and said, "I must tell Helen, let her hire you a tutor."


    "How dare you!" Little Scarlett Johansson pointed at Natalie Portman like a lion cub and said in a threatening tone, "Then I''ll tell Helen that someone not only He drank secretly and smoked in hiding for a long time."


    "In that case, Helen will definitely send you back to New York."


    "No, it''s better to send you to Israel so you never have to come back."


    Natalie Portman was so angry that she pointed to little Scarlett Johansson without saying a word for a long time, "You actually spy on me!"


    "It''s despicable."


    Little Scarlett-Johnson said proudly, "It was you who were too careless, so you can''t blame me."


    The conversation between the two made Ryan speechless for a while, and no one could be relieved.


    One lied to people to go to the murder scene on the second floor, and also peeped at the privacy, and the other not only secretly drank, but also smoked in hiding.


    "I will tell Helen exactly what you had just said." Ryan walked out with a blank expression.


    The sudden appearance of the voice scared the two of them to death. When it was clear that Ryan had come out, their faces turned pale. One could imagine how Helen would react when she knew about this!

 Chapter 87： start up

    The morning sunshine in Los Angeles is very mild, and it feels a little warm on the face.


    Ryan got up from the bed a little tired, went to the bathroom and began to brush his teeth and wash. If you look closely, you can clearly see a big dark circle.


    This is not an over-indulgence, Monica Bellucci is far away in the British crew, he can at most make a phone call to say hello.


    The main reason is that I have suffered from insomnia in the past few days, or that the quality of sleep is not good. In addition, I have not had a good rest during this period of time, which is why I became like this.


    "I hope the fitness trainer Helen contacted is more reliable." Ryan looked at the face in the mirror, somewhat pale, and he knew that he lacked exercise.


    This can be regarded as a common problem of directors, who can only strengthen physical exercise.


    After a simple breakfast, according to the agreement last night, I drove to the Star Brokerage Company, went up to the second floor, and walked into Helen''s office.


    "I''m very sorry about what happened yesterday." Helen looked at Ryan with a hint of apology, "I''ve asked someone to invite two tutors over here, and I''ll teach them two specifically."


    What happened yesterday naturally refers to little Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman, the two little guys.


    Regarding this, Helen was very speechless, but she didn''t have much time to discipline, so she could only hire tutors.


    "It doesn''t matter."


    "However, you''d better arrange for them to transfer here."


    Ryan is very clear about what most American underage girls are like. As long as there is no marijuana, promiscuous sex, everything else is a minor problem.


    What''s more, it is only a very common thing for Hollywood actresses to smoke marijuana and have promiscuous sex.


    "I need to discuss the school transfer with their parents." Helen suddenly felt a headache. Little Scarlett Johansson''s parents, luckily, should agree to transfer.


    But Natalie-Portman''s parents, I''m afraid there is some trouble.


    She didn''t continue to discuss this topic. She simply packed up her belongings and said, "I contacted a fitness trainer for you. He used to be an active military officer and just retired last year."


    "A retired military officer?" Ryan was a little surprised.


    "That''s right."


    Helen took off her high heels without hesitation, put on a pair of comfortable flat shoes, and said, "According to his requirements, you need at least one hour of exercise every day to maintain a normal body."


    One hour!


    Ryan frowned slightly, but finally agreed, and said, "The way!"


    "Running, boxing or something!"


    "In terms of specifics, he will personally explain to you in detail." Helen put away her high heels and said, "This afternoon, we can make an appointment to meet."


    "Okay." Ryan nodded and agreed.


    Next, the two had a brief talk about the shooting plan of "The Evil Invasion".


    In the afternoon, Ryan went to meet the retired military officer''s fitness trainer that Helen said.


    I have formulated a very detailed fitness plan, which is nothing more than running, skipping rope, etc., as well as paying attention to diet, rest, reducing working hours, and exercising more usually.


    For this, he has to pay a monthly fee of 1,500 US dollars.


    In the early morning of the next day, Ryan came to the crew, a small launch conference, not many media reporters came, almost all of them were from News Corporation.


    "I''m not going to change my style, just horror, and constant horror."


    "If I had to change it, I would reduce some **** scenes and increase some horror plots."


    Facing the reporter''s interview, Ryan answered very frankly, "On Thanksgiving, everyone will see an unprecedented horror movie, and the whole world will be shrouded in horror."


    "Director Ryan, can you reveal the specific plot!" A reporter asked loudly.


    "Sorry." Ryan refused, "I can''t disclose any plot before the movie is released."


    After speaking, he indicated that the actors could leave.


    In this regard, the following media reporters were very cooperative and did not obstruct too much.


    Back in the studio, the crew began to officially shoot, and all the staff had to be busy.


    In the middle of the studio, a bedroom was built with the same style as the haunted house Ryan bought. The three cameras were placed in three directions, allowing for shooting without any dead ends. The lighting engineer kept asking Ryan for advice and debugging the background. light intensity.


    On the built bedroom bed, the youngest daughter Em, played by Scarlett Johansson Jr., is wearing a long white pajamas, lying on the bed, changing positions from time to time.


    The scene to be shot is very simple. She just needs to sit quietly on the bed and read a book. Kevin Bacon, who plays the father, opens the door and walks in, and turns on the light in the room. The whole process is very simple.


    The only difficulty will be handed over to Industrial Light and Magic. They will make densely packed moths appear in the footage.


    For this reason, the crew specially built this bedroom instead of going to the haunted house to shoot.


    Ryan''s shooting plan was very simple. First, he gathered some shots that needed special effects processing and sent them to Industrial Light and Magic for special effects processing, and then started shooting ordinary scenes.


    In this way, the post-production time of the film can be reduced.


    At the same time, around the studio, many actors came to watch. Almost the main actors of the entire crew were there, looking at the built bedroom with curious eyes.


    Since the establishment of Industrial Light and Magic in 1975, and George Lucas directed the first "Star Wars" in 1977, the special effects scenes in the film are not so strange.


    But for a horror film, special effects shots are still very rare, including many actors and crew members, have never seen special effects production.


    Natalie Portman also came over, folded her arms and stared at little Scarlett Johansson, as if she wanted to vent her dissatisfaction.


    After a while, she had to leave the studio and go back to the apartment to do homework under the supervision of the tutor.


    "The **** idiot."


    She has always been among the best in her studies, and she gets A''s in all subjects. If it weren''t for Scarlett Johansson''s meddling, she wouldn''t have hired any tutors.


    "If the background lighting is darker, you don''t need to see the face clearly, you can clearly see the outline of the actor."


    After looking at the background light, Ryan felt that he was not very satisfied, it was slightly brighter.


    "Makeup artist, touch up little Jiali''s makeup again. Remember, she is playing the role of a little girl. She doesn''t need heavy makeup, just lighten it."


    "Costume designer, change her into a pajamas, this silk pajamas are too see-through, not suitable for her age group."


    "Kevin You have to be a little bit shocked later."


    "Little Jiali, just keep calm, it''s best not to show any expression."


    Ryan continued to direct the crew to make changes, and everything seemed orderly. Even Ray Sancheni had to admit that he was more proficient than some directors who had been famous for many years.


    As everyone knows, in his previous life, Ryan had to shoot at least four or five films a year, and more time, an average of one and a half months, to shoot one film.


    For the scene in front of him, he has long been familiar with it and can no longer be familiar with it.


    Even, it can surpass most Hollywood directors.


    On the contrary, Helen, who is an agent, looked very calm. She had long seen Ryan''s director skills that did not match her age.


    However, she has been a little worried recently that Ryan will face a failed transition and have to direct horror movies again.


    A horror film director, even if he has become the top horror film director in Hollywood, is still far behind mainstream commercial directors in terms of commercial value.


    As for art, or awards!


    She is very clear that even "The Truman Show", which she collaborated with Touchstone, still retains the characteristics of a commercial film.


    Ryan never wanted to be an art director.


    In his view, only the box office is everything, and art is only a derivative product of a few people.


    At this moment, Helen walked up to Natalie Portman and said, "You should go back."


    Hearing this, Natalie Portman gave Scarlett Johansson, who was putting on makeup, a hard look not far away. She agreed with a dissatisfied face, turned around and walked out of the studio, there will be a new driver Take her back to the apartment.


    "Scarlett, that damned idiot, she must be taught the lesson she deserves."

 Chapter 88： underage girl

    The new crew, new actors, and crew members all need a certain amount of time to adjust.


    Fortunately, not all crew members were newcomers, and there were no major problems. The first official filming went smoothly.


    Little Scarlett-Johnson''s acting skills are not bad, and there is no difficulty in shooting simple shots.


    However, it looks like Ryan has a little trouble ahead of him.


    "Natalie!"


    He looked at the beautiful and familiar expression in front of him, showing a trace of doubt, and said, "You should go back to the apartment instead of staying at the shooting site."


    There are not many shots of Natalie-Portman, and today is the first time shooting, she does not need to stay in the studio.


    Besides, she still needs to see the governess.


    "Hi Ryan."


    Natalie Portman showed a sweet smile, coupled with a delicate face, easily giving people a taboo charm, "How about drinking together at night!"


    "A fantastic opportunity."


    "Well, by the way, let Scarlett stay in the apartment alone."


    drink wine!


    Ryan looked at her petite figure, shook his head, and said, "If it were lunch instead, I would be more than happy to dine with you, after all, the crew''s lunch is very rich."


    "If it''s drinking, then I can only ask Helen to be informed."


    Drinking with an underage girl!


    Faced with such a temptation, he dared not try it.


    "Coward." Natalie Portman muttered, turned and left with a trace of dissatisfaction.


    Regarding this, Ryan didn''t say much, he didn''t want to get entangled with a rebellious girl.


    I don''t even want to get involved in her war with little Scarlett Johansson.


    As Ryan said just now, the crew had a very rich lunch, including fried veal steak, grilled pork chops, fruit salad, turkey and so on.


    Since it is 20th Century Fox''s investment, all standards will naturally follow Hollywood rules, and he will not save money for 20th Century Fox.


    Natalie Portman didn''t intend to stay for a meal, and walked towards the parking lot alone, as to whether she really wanted to drink!


    Probably only she knows.


    However, executive producer Ray Sancheni stayed on, as did Sofia Coppola, who just returned.


    However, she won''t be in Los Angeles for long, as the filming of the scene is over and she has to go back to Canada soon.


    "Twentieth Century Fox hopes to re-shoot the scenes about Scarlett Johansson."


    After eating the turkey, which was not very tasty, Ryan slightly ate the tableware in his hand, "I need a reasonable explanation."


    "Twentieth Century Fox contacted a children''s clothing company." Lei Sancheni didn''t continue talking, it was nothing more than a film endorsement advertisement or something.


    "Reject it." Ryan refused without hesitation, "I don''t have time to argue about some advertising fees. If there is another similar thing, I hope 20th Century Fox can do it a little earlier instead of waiting for the film to start shooting." .��


    Naturally, he would not object to placing advertisements, even if the clothing style was slightly worse, it was not unacceptable.


    But re-shooting would disrupt the filming plan of the crew, and he would not agree to it anyway.


    "I''ll notify Twentieth Century Fox." Lei-Sancheni showed an expression that he had known this for a long time.


    "Has the fee for ILM arrived?" Ryan asked for a glass of sweet wine, "I need ILM to join the crew right away."


    "It''s already in the account the day before yesterday." Sofia Coppola ate the fruit salad on the dinner plate. "There are not many special effects shots in the film. For Industrial Light and Magic, there is no difficulty."


    Not to mention a few simple special effects shots in "The Evil Spirit", even the entire "Jurassic Park", for Industrial Light and Magic, it can be completed.


    "The strength of Industrial Light and Magic is beyond doubt."


    Regarding this point, Ryan believes in the technology of Industrial Light & Magic, "By the way, tell the crew to pay attention to the safety measures, and the copies after shooting every day should be sent to the bank safe as soon as possible."


    Compared with the previous crews, the crew members of "The Invasion of Evil Spirits" are much more complicated. It is the safest way to send the copy to the bank safe as soon as possible.


    It''s not unheard of for Hollywood studios to catch fire or lose copies.


    There is another aspect, it is said that during the filming of "The Evil Spirit" in the previous life, various supernatural events happened one after another.


    Although it may be just the crew''s publicity and hype, it has to be guarded against.


    "I will let the third-party insurance company deliver the copy, I believe they will not refuse." Lei - Sancheni very much agrees with this matter.


    As for third-party insurance companies!


    Almost every Hollywood crew will buy an insurance policy, even if it is a horror movie.


    After the brief lunch, Lei-Sancheni said goodbye. She needed to reply to 20th Century Fox and contact the third-party insurance company.


    Sofia Coppola put down the tableware, moved a little closer, and asked Ryan, "I heard you declined Natalie''s invitation to drink!"


    "This is a very good opportunity."


    Ryan rolled his eyes and looked at Sophia expressionlessly, "If I remember correctly, Natalie is not yet fifteen years old; you want me to drink with an underage girl, or even have sex! "


    "Or, let me intervene in her dispute with Scarlett!"


    It is illegal to have sexual relations with underage girls in the United States. Even if the laws of different states have different laws on the age of majority, the minimum must be over sixteen years old. Natalie Portman, who is less than fifteen years old this year, always An underage girl.


    He wouldn''t do it even if it was just a perfectly normal thing for Hollywood.


    As for intervening in the dispute between the two underage girls, it was a stupid decision.


    "Okay, don''t be so serious, I just remind you." Sofia Coppola shrugged.


    Ryan didn''t take this matter to heart, but remembered what Natalie Portman said about drinking just now.


    "Remember to remind her later, if UU Reading doesn''t want to go back to New York, then stop drinking and smoking, or I will send her back." Ryan was not joking.


    Originally, European and American actresses are prone to aging. Once drinking or smoking, it will seriously affect the peak time of appearance. He doesn''t want to see Natalie Portman in the future.


    "I''ll remind her." Although Sofia Coppola didn''t think there was anything wrong with drinking or smoking, she still agreed.


    Similar to smoking and drinking, almost every American girl has tried it, including Sophia herself.


    There are not many shots that need to be shot in the afternoon, after all, it is the first day of shooting.


    Kevin Bacon sneaked into the room, opened the wooden box, and carefully checked the contents.


    The shot is short, just two passes.


    However, Ryan looked at the shot just now and frowned.


    "What''s the problem!"


    Kevin Bacon came over, "Do you need to take another shot?"


    Ryan watched the shot just now from beginning to end, "It''s not your fault, you don''t need to shoot it again."


    "There is something wrong with the logic of the script, I need to modify it a little bit."


    Em opened the box, and was bent over by the evil spirit, and a series of horrific events happened. However, Clyde, who also opened the box, had nothing unusual. Logically speaking, it seems a bit unreasonable.


    However, this is a horror film that does not need to be explained by ordinary logic.


    But Ryan still decided to modify it slightly, for example, the evil spirits will only invade innocent and kind-hearted little girls.


    "Okay, let''s move on to the next shot." Ryan quickly decided to continue shooting.

 Chapter 89： supernatural event

    The good times didn''t last long. Early the next morning, the crew encountered an unexpected situation. A crew member fell off a ladder while setting the scene.


    Fortunately, the ladder is not very high, and there is no danger to life.


    "Fortunately, there is no danger to life."


    "However, the fractured right forearm requires rest."


    Inside the studio, Lei-Sancheni breathed a sigh of relief. As long as his life was not in danger, he could pay a little money at most.


    As for the guild, 20th Century Fox would naturally come forward.


    It is not uncommon for crew members to be injured. It has happened to many crews. Generally, as long as they pay more compensation, there will be no big trouble.


    "Contact his agent immediately, I don''t want to affect the normal shooting of the crew."


    Ryan frowned. Obviously, this crew member was not from the Star Brokerage Company, otherwise a lot of trouble would have been avoided.


    "Also, say hello to other crew members, and don''t spread this matter to the outside world."


    "I''ll do it now." Lei Sancheni showed a trace of hesitation, "However, I''m afraid it''s hard not to be known by the media."


    It is almost impossible to completely block the news, and even some crew members have secretly sold the news to gossip magazines to make a fortune.


    "Of course, don''t worry too much. It''s just that a staff member was injured. The mainstream media won''t write about it. As for those gossip tabloids, don''t pay attention to them."


    Lei-Sancheni is very clear that unless the main actors of the crew are injured, the formal large-scale media will rarely report it, and only some gossip tabloids will be interested.


    "No, no, that''s not what I meant." What Ryan wanted to say was obviously another question, "Perhaps, this is not just an ordinary accident!"


    Not an accident!


    Lei-Sancheni was a little puzzled, "Do you suspect a man-made accident?"


    On the other hand, Sofia Coppola understood what he meant, "You don''t want to say that this is a supernatural event!"


    "Why isn''t it a supernatural event!" Ryan asked back: "What is being filmed right now is a horror movie. During the filming process, it is quite normal for one or two supernatural events to occur."


    supernatural event!


    Lei-Sancheni looked at Ryan with a full face, a supernatural event?


    It was almost whimsical, but she had to admit, it was a great idea.


    "I''m going to contact 20th Century Fox." After speaking, she couldn''t wait to walk outside.


    Next, Ryan took Sophia to check it carefully. He didn''t want to continue to have accidents, even if he could get a certain publicity effect.


    He even had some doubts that the supernatural events that happened during the filming of "The Evil Spirit" in his previous life were actually just some safety hazards. They were packaged as supernatural events by the crew. Not only could he escape punishment from the guild, but he could also gain a good publicity point.


    Twentieth Century Fox Building.


    "Mr. Colette, a safety accident just happened to the crew of "The Evil Spirit" and a crew member was sent to the hospital for treatment. Fortunately, his life was not in danger."


    "Are you sure?" Colette Singer frowned, obviously this was not good news.


    "The production crew has been confirmed, and I hope we can greet the guild as soon as possible." He hesitated for a moment, and continued: "However, Director Ryan, I have a suggestion."


    "Treat this safety accident as a supernatural incident."


    It seems absurd, but the news media and the public just like absurd news.


    supernatural event!


    Colette-Singer''s expression eased, a supernatural event happened in the fear crew? I''m afraid only Ryan Gosling can think of it.


    "It''s a good suggestion. You can use the company''s resources appropriately and say hello to the media."


    The next day, several newspapers published the matter.


    "Horror director Ryan Gosling, the latest work "The Evil One" directed, it is suspected that a supernatural event happened during filming, a crew member was injured and hospitalized..."


    "According to people familiar with the matter, the place where the supernatural event happened happened to be located in a well-known haunted house in North America, where two "Saw" movies were filmed."


    The largest newspaper in the west and the third largest newspaper in the United States, the Los Angeles Daily, also published this supernatural event.


    "It''s unimaginable. The experience of filming at a murder scene, you have to face all kinds of supernatural events every day, there may have been suicides everywhere, and you don''t even dare to close your eyes at night. The existence of undead."


    Through a supernatural event, the production team of "The Invasion of Evil Spirits" became popular. Next, more media will pay attention to this matter.


    As for security incidents!


    No one cared at all, no matter the media or the public''s attention, it was almost all about supernatural events.


    Some Hollywood veterans dismissed it as nothing more than a complete hype.


    Anyone who knows Ryan Gosling a little bit can guess this.


    The biggest advantage is that even the guild did not pay attention to this matter.


    Who would be bored and pay attention to a publicity hype Of course, the film investor 20th Century Fox played a big role in it.


    "A supernatural event!"


    Kevin Bacon put down the newspaper and showed such a smile. He was able to turn a safety accident into a supernatural event, which had to be admired.


    "However, this haunted house is really not very good and makes people feel uncomfortable."


    He didn''t know how to describe it for a while, even though he knew it was just a propaganda, he still felt a little creepy, anyway, he didn''t dare to stay in it alone.


    Robert De Niro was quite interested, looking at the haunted house in front of him, "Don''t you think it''s very interesting!"


    "If Ryan agrees, I''d like to buy it."


    "Think about inviting guests over for one night and telling them the next morning that this is a haunted house, that there have been murders and that there have been many horror films."


    "It must be very interesting."


    Hearing this, Kevin Bacon suddenly had an ominous premonition, "Can I not go to the party next week!"


    "No." Robert De Niro smiled, "Unless you want the entire crew to know that you once pursued Sophia."


    "Well, I was ruthlessly rejected."


    Kevin Bacon almost jumped up, and corrected: "Damn it, that wasn''t a pursuit, it was just an invitation to have dinner with her."


    "Maybe." Robert De Niro made a sneering look. "Inviting a pretty young lady to dinner!"


    "Besides pursuit, I can''t think of other meanings."


    "However, you have made the wrong idea. Sofia will not accept your pursuit unless you want to face the wrath of old Coppola."

 Chapter 90： Airport access

    Just after finishing a shoot, Ryan looked at the shots and felt that there was no problem, so he handed over the directing position to an assistant director, and drove away from the crew alone to Los Angeles International Airport.


    Cindy Crawford, who moved from New York, is about to star in a film "Fair Game", directed by Andrew Sipps, invested by Silver Films, and distributed by Warner Bros. The estimated investment is as high as 50 million Dollar.


    Cindy - Crawford plays the film''s protagonist Kate - McQueen, a lawyer in Miami.


    During divorce proceedings, she attempted to seize a 157-foot cargo ship docked off the coast of Florida in lieu of unpaid alimony.


    Be regarded as the absolute protagonist in the film.


    Ryan admires Cindy Crawford''s social circle a little bit. It is the first time to act in a film, not only as the heroine in the film, but also with an estimated investment of up to 50 million US dollars.


    It is conceivable that she paid a great price for this.


    Just look at the actors who competed with her for the role. Geena Davis, Julianne Moore and Brooke Shields were all invited by the crew to play the role of Kate McQueen, but in the end Cindy Crowe Fu starred.


    Either the greeting was made in advance, or some price was paid during the audition. Ryan felt that the former was more reliable.


    However, even for the former, something still needs to be paid.


    The price mentioned above is not necessarily the flesh.


    "Long time no see, Cindy, you have become more beautiful than last time." Ryan saw Cindy Crawford walking out of the exit, stepped forward and gave her a gentle hug, "Congratulations, you have started a new journey." Life."


    Cindy - Crawford not only resigned from the TV host''s job, and officially signed a divorce agreement with Richard - Gere.


    The two of them broke up peacefully, and there was no need to make a fuss.


    Cindy Crawford looked Ryan up and down, with a hint of ridicule, "I heard that you have encountered a supernatural event again!"


    "Could it be a witch again this time!"


    Apparently she had read some reports about The Evil Spirit.


    "No, no, it''s not a witch this time."


    Ryan blinked and became very serious, "It should be a damned evil spirit this time."


    He could tell that the Cindy Crawford in front of him was much more cheerful than when they met last time.


    Cindy Crawford handed the suitcase to the female assistant beside her, showing an expression that she had known for a long time, and said, "First it was a witch? Now it''s an evil spirit!"


    "Then next, shouldn''t it be replaced by Death!"


    Even if she doesn''t know much about Hollywood, she can still see some things from the media reports, such as traces of publicity and hype.


    "grim Reaper!"


    "Nice idea."


    Ryan didn''t continue to discuss this topic, and said, "Go to the hotel first, or the apartment, and I can send you off."


    He knew that Cindy Crawford owned an apartment in Los Angeles, just as many Hollywood stars had an apartment in New York.


    "Let''s go to the hotel first."


    "The apartment hasn''t been cleaned for a long time." Cindy - Crawford did not refuse.


    The two of them were walking towards the outside of the airport together. Before they had taken a few steps, a middle-aged man suddenly walked up in front of him. Seeing Cindy Crawford, he was obviously pleasantly surprised.


    "Cindy!"


    "You came to Los Angeles, why don''t you notify me."


    Ryan subconsciously frowned, took a step forward, stood in front of Cindy Crawford, and said unceremoniously: "Sir, please check your voice, this is a public place."


    The voice of the visitor yelling made him a little afraid of causing unnecessary trouble.


    Not to mention that both of them are public figures, Cindy Crawford''s exquisite makeup, tall figure, and outstanding appearance alone have easily attracted media reporters.


    Moreover, due to some publicity reports of "The Evil Spirit" recently, Ryan once again became a figure of media attention.


    Once the media is attracted, the two will definitely be on the headlines tomorrow morning. If they fail, it will be a scandal, or even news about extramarital derailment.


    "Who are you!" The middle-aged man looked at Ryan, showing a trace of vigilance, and said, "Why are you here!"


    Seeing this, Cindy Crawford hurried forward, stood between the two, and introduced, "Mr. Joel, this is my friend Ryan Gosling."


    "Ryan, this is Joel Silver, the producer of "Makaiqi Season 1", "War of East and West" and many other films."


    Joel Silver!


    Ryan seems to have heard of this name, a veteran Hollywood producer, but he has not had any famous works in recent years.


    By the way, it looks like Cindy Crawford is about to star in "Fair Game", and the producer in the film is also named Joel Silver.


    "Hello, Mr. Joel-Silver." Ryan nodded expressionlessly.


    Ryan Gosling!


    Joel Silver narrowed his eyes, and quickly looked at Ryan. He looked ordinary and was dressed in ordinary clothes. The only thing that surprised him was the name Ryan Gosling.


    "Ryan Gosling!"


    "The director of "Chain Saw"?" Joel Silver''s tone was a little uncertain.


    Ryan replied very flatly: "Unexpectedly, Mr. Joel Silver also watched "Saw", which makes me feel honored."


    After getting an affirmative answer, Joel Silver calmed down and said, "A very good horror movie."


    "Cindy, don''t rush to the set, you can rest for a few days."


    After finishing speaking, he said goodbye, walked out of the airport hall quickly, and returned to the car, frowning, "Ryan-Gosling!"


    Whether it is the box office results of "The Blair Witch" and the two "Saw" movies, or the cooperation with 20th Century Fox, and the relationship with the Coppola family, it all shows one thing, Ryan Gosling is not a small person .


    "Sorry, I don''t know how he got the news."


    Cindy Crawford was a little helpless, no matter what, Joel Silver was the producer of "Fair Game" and had many contacts in Hollywood, so she couldn''t say much.


    Ryan didn''t take Joel Silver to heart at all, but reminded him: "We better leave quickly."


    He didn''t want to be on the front pages of gossip papers.


    The two walked out of the airport hall and followed Ryan into a Bentley.


    As for the second-hand Ford sedan, Ryan had already thrown it into the studio as a public car.


    Although the Bentley in front of him is also a second-hand car, it is at least much better than that second-hand Ford.


    "Which hotel are you going to?" Ryan asked.


    He is not very familiar with hotels in Los Angeles, so he can only ask.


    "Just find a hotel near North Hollywood." Cindy-Crawford has no special requirements for the hotel, and she won''t stay for too long anyway.


    "OK."


    Ryan agreed, and drove away from the airport, heading towards North Hollywood, "Cindy, if you want to develop in Hollywood for a long time, you''d better choose a quieter apartment."


    Cindy Crawford had this plan long ago, saying: "The location of the apartment I bought before is too far from North Hollywood, I want to buy an apartment in Beverly Hills, preferably at a slightly cheaper price. "


    Beverly Hills!


    Ryan glanced at Cindy Crawford, she was indeed a little rich woman, the house in Beverly Hills cost several million dollars no matter how cheap it was, even some Hollywood stars couldn''t afford it.


    But Thinking of Cindy Crawford''s income, he will be alone. According to media reports, her annual income is as high as 6.5 million US dollars, which is more than some second- and third-tier Hollywood stars, and it is not counted Some hidden income.


    There is no problem buying a bigger house in Beverly Hills.


    "Beverly Hills!"


    "A place that people yearn for." There was a trace of envy in Ryan''s tone.


    Cindy Crawford smiled, "With your income, you can definitely buy a real estate in Beverly Hills."


    Not to mention "The Blair Witch", just two "Chain Saw" hits, you can guess that Ryan''s income is definitely very impressive, and it can even be said to be a huge sum of mathematics.


    Ryan shrugged his shoulders, showing a helpless look, and said: "The share of "Saw 2" is still being paid. As for the income from the previous "Saw", I have already invested it."


    In fact, in a short time, he has no plans to buy a luxury house; instead of buying a luxury house, he might as well invest his money.


    "A house in Beverly Hills is also an investment." Cindy Crawford has met many people who obviously have a high income but don''t pay attention to enjoying life.


    "In the past few years, the housing prices in Beverly Hills have been rising continuously. From an investment point of view, the rate of return is not bad."


    Even with the property tax, they will pay a lot of money every year, but many Hollywood stars still like to invest in real estate, and Beverly Hills is one of them.


    "Invest in real estate!" Ryan showed a little thought, maybe he can think about it, anyway, he will buy a manor near North Hollywood sooner or later.


    It is both a status symbol and a meeting place, as well as a long-term investment.

 Chapter 91： Mickey Mouse Club

    There are many luxury hotels near North Hollywood, Ryan chose one at random, and parked the car in front of the hotel.


    Cindy Crawford glanced at the assistant, showing a little hesitation, and said, "Ryan, do you have time tomorrow!"


    "Can you accompany me to meet the real estate manager!"


    "You know, I don''t have any acquaintances here."


    Originally, these things should be done by the assistant, but unfortunately her assistant is not familiar with Los Angeles.


    "In the daytime, I''m afraid I don''t have time," Ryan said.


    "The Invasion of Evil" has entered the filming stage, and it is impossible for Ryan to leave the crew at will.


    Even if the film is invested by Twentieth Century Fox, he can''t be like this, "However, I can introduce you to a familiar real estate manager."


    Generally, Hollywood stars have real estate managers they are familiar with, mainly to avoid commercial traps.


    Cindy Crawford breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Can you write down his contact information!"


    "No problem." Ryan readily agreed, took out a pen and paper, and wrote down the contact information of the real estate manager.


    In fact, this real estate manager was introduced to him by Helen, so he was quite reliable.


    Cindy Crawford kept the contact information of the real estate manager, and did not choose to hand it over to the assistant. She said, "Tomorrow night, the crew of "Fair Game" will have a small party. If you have time, you can come together!"


    "Joel Silver is a bit difficult to deal with, and I just got divorced, so I don''t want to spread any negative news."


    It''s not news at all that a Hollywood producer is having an affair with an actress.


    However, Cindy - Crawford has just signed a divorce agreement, and it is the first time to join the filming crew, always keep the best side.


    At the same time, I don''t want to offend Joel Silver, after all, he is the producer of the crew.


    shield!


    Ryan readily accepted the identity of the shield and said: "If time permits, I will definitely rush over."


    This time he didn''t refuse, because the crew''s filming went smoothly in advance, and there was no need to work overtime at night.


    As for the Hollywood crew not working overtime!


    What a joke, how could there be no such thing, otherwise there would be a large number of non-guild members in the crew.


    Next, Cindy Crawford got out of the car with his assistant and walked into the hotel gate without inviting Ryan to go up.


    Cindy Crawford opened a suite and asked the doorman to help bring the salute to the room. She couldn''t take a break, so she talked with the assistant.


    "Luna, do you think I should choose CAA or switch to another agency!" Cindy Crawford asked.


    CAA is undoubtedly one of the largest brokerage companies in Hollywood, with a wide range of business. In addition to some well-known Hollywood movie stars, it also has singers, players, models and so on.


    Luna said honestly: "At least at this stage, caa is a good choice."


    "As for the future, it is completely possible to change to another brokerage company."


    Whether it''s Hollywood or the modeling industry, it''s not uncommon to change agencies.


    Even for many big-name stars and supermodels, as long as they have this intention, they can kick out their agents and brokerage companies at any time.


    "Let''s meet first." Cindy Crawford hesitated.


    It''s true that CAA is a good choice, but CAA is also very strong. While being able to get a chance, he must accept CAA''s mercy.


    Early the next morning, Ryan drove to the set as usual.


    The only difference is that in the spare time of filming, I need to meet someone from Industrial Light & Magic. Canyon Novel Network


    "Jack, what I need is a group of moths, gray ones, real moths, not colorful scenes." Ryan kept talking about his needs while pointing at the screen playing in front of him.


    There is no sound on the screen, it''s just a shot, little Scarlett Johansson sitting on the bed alone, the character is very single, and it was just edited together.


    However, Jack Daniels took it very seriously and began to calculate how to make special effects.


    The production of special effects is far from being as simple as people imagined. Perhaps its technology is not very advanced, but it can achieve unexpected effects.


    The concept of Industrial Light and Magic, "Film is more important than technology".


    After the screen played in less than a minute, Jack Daniel pondered for a while and said, "There is no difficulty in making a group of moths."


    "However, it may take some time to achieve the effect you said."


    The simpler things are, the more difficult it is to make, and what Ryan wants is not a single moth, but a dense group of moths flying around the room.


    Jack-Danny is just an ordinary member of Industrial Magic Light, not a technical madman. Some key things need to go back and discuss with others.


    "The Evil One" requires very few special effects scenes, and it is impossible for Industrial Light and Magic to send a large number of personnel.


    "There is plenty of time."


    After a few brief conversations, Ryan continued: "I hope the scene is more natural. The colors should be mainly gray and light green. Don''t use rich colors. Try to be as simple as possible. It''s best to look so that people feel scalp numb."


    Jack Daniel recorded carefully, but he knew that the relationship between the director in front of him and his boss, George Lucas, was very unusual.


    "As for the scene of the evil spirit, it should be relatively simple." Ryan said helplessly, "After all, the crew''s budget is limited."


    Special effects pictures often cost what you pay for, such as "Jurassic Park", as long as the price is in place, Industrial Magic Light can bring any kind of creature to life, including aliens.


    Fortunately, Ryan had been exposed to special effects production in his previous life and knew how to save money.


    That is to shorten the special effects screen as much as possible.


    The reason is very simple. Most special effects production costs are calculated by the second. The shorter the time, the more cost can be saved.


    "Director Ryan!"


    "I need to look at the script, as well as the shots, to get a deep understanding of the special effects needed for this scene." Jack Daniel said.


    "Yes." Ryan agreed directly, and said, "Someone will send it to you later."


    Whether it is special effects production or soundtrack, you need to understand the content of the film.


    Next, he needs to meet with the Skywalker audio team to discuss the film''s soundtrack, choose a suitable singer, and so on.


    If ILM produces special effects, no company in Hollywood can replace it, not even in the digital field.


    Then the Skywalker sound effect company is much worse. Whether it is Disney, Warner Bros., or the sound effect company under 20th Century Fox, they are only stronger than the Skywalker sound effect company.


    But Ryan, as the producer and director of the crew, finally chose the Skywalker Sound Effects Company under Lucasfilm.


    "Sophia sent a message, saying that it is Touchstone, hoping to let the members of the Mickey Mouse Club sing the theme song of the film." Lei Sancheni walked over, and at the same time brought him a bit of unexpected news.


    The Mickey Mouse Club!


    Ryan first thought of Britney Spears, the most representative female singer in North America in the 1990s. According to time calculations, she should have joined the Mickey Mouse Club by now.


    If it was 2000, it would be a very good opportunity to choose Britney Spears to sing the theme song and soundtrack of the film.


    It''s a pity that the current Britney Spears is really too small.


    "You can promise to come down."


    "By the way, let Sophia ask Swift if little Taylor likes to learn music; if the little guy likes it, you can take this opportunity to recommend her to Disney for training." Ryan thought for a while and chose as an exchange.


    Disney was clearly a better choice than moving the family to Nashville to study music.


    Of course, going to Nashville to study country music is also very good.


    "I will tell Sophia." Lei Sancheni was a little surprised, it seemed that Ryan was very concerned about the little girl named Little Taylor.

 Chapter 92： speechless woman

    The scale of the party was not very large, as Cindy Crawford said, it was only a small party, and there were no media reporters, celebrities, or big-name stars.


    Almost all the people who came were from the "Fair Game" crew, and a few people from Warner''s distribution department.


    Obviously, if there is no accident, the film distributor should be Warner Bros.


    However, it''s not that there are no acquaintances in the banquet hall, but the relationship is not very good, or a bit complicated.


    Ryan saw the film''s producer, Joel Silver, and CAA''s golden agent, Kingsley.


    He didn''t know many of the rest, at most they looked familiar.


    Don''t look at the budget of this film is as high as 50 million US dollars, and the distributor is Warner Bros., but in fact, there are no first-line stars in the crew.


    Ryan even doubts that the real investment figures.


    It stands to reason that a film with an investment of up to 50 million US dollars should invite one or two Hollywood second-tier stars, or even first-tier stars.


    However, the script of this film is adapted from the same name of Paula Gosling.


    It is not ruled out that the copyright fee for script adaptation is very high.


    Ryan was not interested in saying hello to them, so he went straight to Cindy Crawford and said hello.


    "I think I shouldn''t be late."


    Cindy Crawford seemed very happy to see Ryan coming over, and said, "Ryan, I''m already very happy that you can come."


    After finishing speaking, she introduced to a man next to her, and said, "This is Andrew Sipes, the director of the crew of "Fair Game"."


    "This is Ryan Gosling, last summer''s box office dark horse and Christmas miracle, creator of "Chain Saw"."


    Andrew Sipps!


    Ryan thought for a while, but the name seemed unfamiliar, so he just greeted politely and said, "Hi, Director Andrew, nice to meet you."


    Andrew Sipes looked at Ryan''s eyes, a little surprised and a little uncomfortable, and said: "Hello, Mr. Ryan, I have watched your "Chain Saw", a very good horror movie .��


    It seems that he deliberately emphasized the pronunciation of the vocabulary of horror movies.


    It seems that even if "Saw" hits the box office, it will not change the fact that he is only a horror film director and will never become a mainstream Hollywood director.


    Ryan didn''t bother to argue with him. If I remember correctly, "Fair Game" is 100% a work that hits the street, and it can even jump into outer space.


    With an investment of up to 50 million U.S. dollars, the final film release, not to mention recovering the cost, may not even have a box office of 10 million U.S. dollars.


    Let the investor vomit blood, and at the same time give the film''s leading actor Cindy Crawford a lot of trouble.


    This is the first film she participated in in Hollywood, but the box office hit the street, which almost ruined her career in Hollywood.


    Forced her to join the fashion industry and try to launch her own cosmetics brand


    At the same time, she published a book called "Cindy Crawford''s Basic Face: Makeup Essentials", which almost bid farewell to the Hollywood circle.


    ""Saw" has already become a thing of the past, and I hope that the box office of the next film can continue to sell well." Ryan said unceremoniously.


    Even if the investment in "Dead Invasion" is only 10 million US dollars, it is much better than "Fair Game".


    I really don''t know how the director in front of me spent 50 million US dollars; you know, "The Truman Show" he is preparing has a budget of only 35 million US dollars. Canyon Novel Network


    "I also hope that "Fair Game" will be a hit." Andrew Sipps said confidently.


    As everyone knows, the box office of "Fair Game", although somewhat wrong with Ryan''s estimate, exceeded 10 million US dollars, reaching a box office of 11.5 million US dollars.


    It''s a pity that compared with the film''s investment of up to 50 million US dollars, it is really too little.


    What can Ryan say about this? It can''t be said that the box office hit the street, he smiled and said: "I believe that Director Andrew''s directing level will definitely make the film a big hit at the box office."


    After getting a satisfactory answer, Andrew Sipes was quite proud, but at the same time he glanced at Cindy Crawford with some reluctance, apologized to her, turned and walked towards the members of the distribution department of Warner Bros.


    "Sorry, I didn''t know Andrew would do this." Cindy Crawford showed a trace of apology, but she couldn''t say anything just now.


    After all, Andrew Sipes is the film''s director.


    Ryan was very open-minded, and said: "It''s nothing, horror film directors are not mainstream in Hollywood."


    "What''s more, I have a film shooting plan this year."


    "You mean "The Truman Show"?" Cindy Crawford asked in a low voice, her heart moved slightly.


    Some time ago, 20th Century Fox rejected the cooperation intention of "The Truman Show", but Touchstone Pictures showed the intention of cooperation.


    These things are no secret in Hollywood.


    Ryan nodded, and said: "The preparatory work for the crew has already begun, and the filming location has begun to be set up in Canada. It is expected that the filming of "The Evil Spirit" will be completed, and I will leave for Canada."


    After getting an affirmative answer, Cindy Crawford couldn''t help being interested, and said in a half-joking tone: "If there is a suitable role, don''t forget to send me an audition invitation."


    "We''re friends after all."


    She was obviously on the word "friend", and she emphasized the tone.


    Ryan glanced at her and said, "No problem."


    As for "friends"?


    In Hollywood, there are no pure friends, and they are also friends between men and women.


    "Ryan Gosling?"


    A very impolite, even harsh voice sounded suddenly.


    Pai-Kinsley walked over with a displeased face, UU reading "Why are you here?"


    Looking at the woman in front of him, Ryan smiled faintly and asked, "Why can''t I be here?"


    "This party doesn''t seem to be organized by CAA."


    Pai-Kinsley said unceremoniously: "Twentieth Century Fox can''t always protect you. If you offend CAA, you will get out of Hollywood sooner or later."


    "Cindy, I hope you can remember that CAA does not welcome this person, and Mr. Michael Ovitz also does not welcome this person."


    Pai-Kinsley stared closely at Cindy-Crawford and said, "Remember what I just said, stay away from him, or you will lose the most precious thing."


    Cindy Crawford''s face changed for a while, and finally she took a deep breath and said, "Ms. Pai Kingsley, I haven''t signed a contract with CAA yet."


    "Ryan, he''s my friend."


    friend!


    "Remember what you said yourself."


    Pai-Kinsley sneered, didn''t say anything more, and chose to turn around and leave.


    Ryan was speechless, Michael Ovitz and CAA didn''t make any moves, what are you meddling with as an agent? Just because you''re Tom Cruise''s manager!


    "A boring crazy woman."


    Ryan shook his head, and said to Cindy Crawford, "I''m sorry, it seems to have caused you some trouble, it''s better to go over and explain that offending CAA is not a good choice, even if she is far from being able to stands for CAA."


    Ryan can not be afraid of CAA, and Michael Ovitz, as long as his works can continue to be successful, there will naturally be film companies to cooperate with him, and even warn Michael Ovitz.


    Cindy-Crawford is different, whether it is offending Pai-Kinsley, or the caa she said, it is not a wise choice.

 Chapter 93： you are too tall

    Under Ryan''s persuasion, Cindy Crawford still decided to explain, so as not to cause trouble.


    The distribution company of "Fair Game" is Warner Bros., and Warner Bros. has good cooperation with CAA, Tom Cruise, and Pai Kingsley, such as "Interview with the Vampire", which was released last Christmas.


    It is not a good thing for Cindy Crawford to have a falling out with Pai-Kinsley at this time.


    "Good eyesight."


    "However, Cindy''s character is not suitable for Hollywood."


    Not far away, I suddenly remembered a sound.


    Ryan looked in the direction of the sound, and saw a very tall woman walking over with a glass of red wine.


    According to his visual inspection, this woman seems to be taller than Cindy Crawford, with a slender figure, very charming.


    Claudia Schiffer!


    This name flashed in Ryan''s mind. Like Cindy Crawford, she is also a supermodel, even more famous than Cindy Crawford.


    "Hello, Miss Claudia."


    Laudia Schiffer was born in Germany and was called "the most beautiful woman in the world" by a French magazine.


    Unlike Cindy Crawford, the 25-year-old Claudia Schiffer developed into an actor a few years ago, and has filmed many films such as "Storm in Clouds" and "Master Weiweikuo" Film.


    However, she seems to be the same as most of the models who go to Hollywood to develop, but it is not very smooth. The investment of "Master Weiweikuo" is as high as 40 million US dollars, but the box office is pitiful, and the distribution company is also Warner Bros.


    It seems that in the past two years, Warner Bros. has released a lot of hit movies.


    Of course, she only appeared as a cameo, not a main actor, and the box office of the film hit the street, which had no real impact on her.


    "You can call me Dia."


    Claudia Schiffer glanced at Cindy Crawford in the distance and asked, "Do you think Cindy is really suitable for Hollywood!"


    "Or in the end, like most supermodels, they can only leave sadly in the end, for example, I am one of them."


    She showed a hint of self-mockery. Even though she is one of the five most popular supermodels recognized in the world, she is still just a newcomer to Hollywood.


    Once you can''t gain a foothold quickly, you can only leave Hollywood sadly.


    But she is one of them. Two films in succession did not perform well at the box office. I am afraid that no film company will look for her for a long time.


    Even as a cameo.


    Ryan smiled slightly, and did not answer her question directly, but asked instead: "First of all, you have to understand, what is the purpose of coming to Hollywood?"


    "money!"


    "Fame and fortune!"


    "I still don''t want to leave the media and the public''s attention!"


    Claudia Schiffer thought for a moment and said, "Maybe there are all of them."


    "When you are used to being sought after by the media and the public, no one is willing to leave silently."


    In terms of money, whether it is Cindy Crawford or Claudia Schiffer, as a popular supermodel, the annual income is very rich, enough to spend the rest of her life in luxury.


    In terms of fame and fortune, she has become one of the top five supermodels in the world and has reached the top of her career.


    I am afraid that the most unacceptable thing for most top supermodels is to stay away from the pursuit of the media and the public.


    "OK!"


    Ryan got a reply and went on: "No one wants to leave the media, the public, including myself."


    "But you are too impatient, you want to rush for success and prove your worth to the whole Hollywood." Canyon Novels


    "I just missed the most important point. Hollywood stars are different from models. They not only need a stage, but also learn how to choose a stage."


    "First of all, you must learn how to choose a script, know how to distinguish whether a script is good or bad, and whether it is suitable for you; this is the most important thing, instead of rushing to Hollywood to seek development."


    Many successful big-name stars will choose scripts that suit them, rather than just looking at the salary.


    Pick a script!


    Claudia Schiffer was taken aback for a moment, and then asked a somewhat pointed question, "Then what do you think of "Fair Game"?"


    "Fair Game"!


    "A difficult question to answer."


    Ryan still expressed his opinion, saying: "I haven''t read the script of this film, and I don''t know the specific plot."


    "However, an established producer and a confident Hollywood director, with an investment of tens of millions of dollars, looks very good."


    "But people often overlook some things, such as what is the core of the film, what the director wants to express, is it romanticism, action thriller? A complex core of the film!"


    He didn''t go on, what the **** is a romantic, action thriller?


    Normally, it''s either a romance, an action movie, or a thriller, shot around a core.


    "Fair Game" does the opposite, filming the three cores together. With a film length of less than two hours, it is impossible to express the content of the three cores.


    Even if he is the director, he dare not say whether the cost can be recovered, unless the script is overturned and rewritten.


    Claudia Schiffer nodded subconsciously and said, "Very unique point of view."


    "Maybe we can go for a walk and give me some advice."


    As she spoke, she reached out and took Ryan''s arm.


    Naturally, Ryan would not refuse, agreed, and left the banquet hall together.


    Regarding the departure of the two, Cindy Crawford saw it, but did not step forward to say anything.


    As Ryan said, she had better not offend CAA, even if Pai-Kinsley could not represent CAA, she still had to keep silent.


    The night in North Hollywood is very charming, beneath the extravagance, there seems to be a trace of tranquility.


    Claudia Schiffer pointed to a neighborhood not far away and said, "How about going to have a cup of coffee together!"


    "Your apartment?" Ryan asked.


    "That''s right, there must always be a residence in Los Angeles." Claudia Schiffer smiled slightly.


    "Dia, you know, I can''t refuse your invitation." Ryan looked at her face with a hint of strange emotion.


    Claudia Schiffer didn''t say anything, the two of them sped up their pace slightly, and walked in the direction she pointed.


    Not long after, the two of them walked into a very quiet alley, and there were scattered apartments on both sides, with very large intervals.


    Claudia Schiffer stopped in front of an apartment covered with ivy. It was not as luxurious as Ryan imagined, but a bit natural.


    Claudia Schiffer took out the key and opened the door of the apartment, inviting Ryan to go in together.


    "It''s a beautiful apartment." Ryan looked around, it was very tidy, and everything seemed very feminine.


    "Actually, I rarely live here." Claudia Schiffer pointed to the sofa in the living room, asked Ryan to sit down, and said, "Coffee? Or whiskey!"


    "Whiskey." Ryan sat on the sofa, looked at Claudia Schiffer in front of him, and exclaimed, "It''s really long". The height of 1.83 meters is simply terrifying.


    Claudia Schiffer poured two glasses of whiskey, one of which was placed in front of Ryan, then sat on the sofa and took a sip of whiskey, "I don''t think I''m suitable for Hollywood."


    "It''s not even comparable to Cindy. She has a lot of contacts and knows many Hollywood people. She can become the heroine in the crew for the first time in a film, unlike me who can only play some passerby roles."


    It is true that she has filmed two films, but they were both guest stars, not even supporting roles.


    Rather than going to Hollywood for development, it is more of a temptation.


    "Hollywood is never short of opportunities, you are just short of one."


    Ryan said with a smile: "If you really want to develop in Hollywood, then I advise you to enroll in an acting training class and learn acting first."


    "At the same time, don''t care about the size of the role, even if it''s a cameo, you can practice your acting skills."


    Claudia Schiffer kept nodding, and moved her whole body towards Ryan, "Very sincere suggestion."


    However, the next moment, she began to change the subject, "I heard that Michael Bay wanted to buy the script of "The Truman Show", but you finally rejected it!"


    "Yes." Ryan said as if he didn''t notice it, "I have decided to cooperate with Touchstone."


    "However, I''m sorry, Dia, the main character in the film, there is no one suitable for you, you are too tall." Ryan''s eyes fell on her beautiful long legs, and he gave an unexpected answer.


    Too high!


    Claudia Schiffer was not angry. She was 1.83 meters tall, which was indeed a bit too tall. She asked again: "Michael Bay seems to be preparing a big project, which is invested by Disney."


    Michael Bay''s project is nothing more than "Into the Deadly Island", a film that made Nicholas Cage so popular.


    "I don''t know Michael Bay very well," Ryan said truthfully.


    Having said that, his voice changed, "If you want an audition invitation, I can try to say hello to Touchstone. It is estimated that there should be no problem with an audition invitation."


    Based on his cooperative relationship with Touchstone, it is not very difficult to get an invitation for an audition, and it can be resolved by making a phone call at most.


    Of course, the final role candidate in the film cannot be decided by a greeting from Ryan, and it is not even as good as Nicolas Cage, the actor who will soon become the leading actor in "Into the Deadly Island", his recommendation works.


    For Claudia Schiffer, an invitation to audition for a film with an investment of up to 75 million US dollars is already very satisfying.


    This is not a cameo invitation, but an invitation to audition for an important role in the film. Even if the audition fails in the end, she can still use the audition invitation to increase her exposure.


    She is still young, and her professional focus is still in the modeling and fashion circles, and she does not necessarily have to win roles.


    "If possible, Ryan, can you give me another audition invitation for The Truman Show."


    "Okay." Ryan suddenly understood what she meant, to be popular, something that was very common in the previous life.


    The more exposure in Hollywood, the more opportunities you will naturally get in touch with.


    Claudia Schiffer moved forward again, and said softly, "I really don''t know how to repay you."


    "Ryan, do you have a better suggestion?"


    Ryan looked at Claudia Schiffer''s body and slender legs under her clothes, and it was probably fatal.


    The next moment, Ryan said very directly: "For me, you are the best reward."


    It is also the most common way of repaying in Hollywood,


    Claudia Schiffer showed a sweet smile, leaned her whole body on Ryan, and whispered in her ear with charming red lips: "It''s a great way to repay, I like it very much."


    "We can try a lot of tricks tonight, until you are satisfied."

 Chapter 94： luxury enjoyment

    Claudia Schiffer is 1.83 meters tall, with long golden hair like silk, hanging straight from her head to her waist, covering a large area of ??snow-white skin. Compared with Monica Bellu Qi is even more proud.


    A pair of golden high-heeled short boots and a simple black dress showed off her slender legs.


    The most important point is Claudia Schiffer, she has many styles, as if mixed with a variety of temperaments, high-cold queen, fashionable white-collar workers, well-behaved little girls, and matching outfits.


    Let Ryan have many different enjoyments.


    In addition, she seemed to have a hint of wildness, hotness, and passion.


    It was an indescribable enjoyment, like a western cowboy, who could never conquer his own mount, yet had a strange charm blooming, making people unable to extricate themselves.


    When he woke up the next morning, Ryan''s first feeling was refreshing, very refreshing, the second feeling was a little tired, and the third feeling was some backache, a typical sequelae of excessive exercise.


    "It seems that we need to continue to exercise." Ryan said softly to himself, otherwise he would have to age prematurely if he continued.


    Claudia Schiffer seemed to be fine, and even had a radiant face. When Ryan got up and washed, she had already prepared a lot of meat.


    Ryan walked to the dining table and took a look at her. She was indeed a stunner in the world. Even though he had personally experienced it once last night, he still felt a little surprised at this moment.


    Claudia Schiffer lightly straightened her hair and said, "I don''t know what you like to eat, so I just asked the restaurant to deliver some."


    "However, you should need to replenish some energy."


    Very meaningful vocabulary, need to add some energy.


    Ryan couldn''t help being a little speechless. Although he really needed to replenish his energy, he didn''t need to.


    The food placed in front of him, such as roast beef tenderloin with lobster, foie gras steak, lamb stewed with potatoes, roasted wild duck with oranges, etc., has almost no green color.


    On the other hand, there were only a few vegetables and salads on Claudia Schiffer''s dinner plate.


    sharp contrast.


    "You should eat more meat." Ryan said speechlessly.


    "I really want to." Claudia-Scifferby measured her figure and said regretfully, "However, I need to maintain my figure. I can''t eat meat in the morning, and I can eat a little vegetable protein for lunch."


    Whether you are an ordinary model or a popular supermodel, you need to keep in shape.


    Relatively speaking, female stars in Hollywood are better. Unless it is a necessary awards moment or a requirement to play a role, otherwise the body requirements are not so high.


    Therefore, many models suffer from anorexia. First, they eat desperately and then induce vomiting. Over time, it is easy to get anorexia.


    Ryan shrugged his shoulders and ate all kinds of meat. He really needed to add some food.


    "It seems that modeling is not a very good career."


    Claudia Schiffer smiled and said: "So many models yearn for Hollywood, even the top five recognized supermodels."


    "Even if you are a little older and have a slightly fatter figure, you can still play important roles in the film. Unlike models, as long as there is a little problem with your age or figure, you can only leave this circle completely, no matter what your previous reputation is. All heights are doomed."


    Age and figure are the natural enemies of models.


    In fact, the same is true for Hollywood female stars, at most they are slightly better than models.


    Ryan remembered that Claudia Schiffer should be German. In terms of maintenance, Germans are much better than Russians and Spaniards.


    But German aunts are just as scary, unless they control their diet, they are also prone to gain weight. Canyon Novel Network


    At the end of breakfast, Claudia Schiffer took out her cosmetic bag, put on makeup in front of a small mirror on the dining table, and said at the same time: "If you don''t mind, I can drive you and take a nap in the car on the way .��


    Last night, the two of them tossed and slept until very late.


    "A very good idea." Ryan did not refuse.


    "Then I need to change a piece of clothing. It will take up to five minutes." Her eyes lit up, and she immediately got up and walked upstairs.


    In less than five minutes, Claudia Schiffer came down wearing a small black dress and a pair of high-waisted boots, which was **** and gentle.


    Ryan took a step forward, put his hands around her waist, smelled the charming fragrance on her hair, and said, "It''s so charming, I can''t help it."


    Claudia Schiffer showed a satisfied smile and said, "If you like, I can be there whenever you want."


    Ryan gently stroked Claudia Schiffer, a smile appeared on his face, and he got the answer he wanted.


    "Remember to pick me up from the crew at night."


    A very smart woman who knows how to use her to her advantage.


    For example, Julia Roberts back then, in order to get the role in "Pretty Woman", directly told her agent who she needed to sleep with.


    So she finally got the role she wanted, became popular with "Pretty Woman", and even became the first female star in Hollywood to reach the $20 million club.


    Of course, she also paid some price, such as her own body.


    Claudia Schiffer drove Ryan to the set, didn''t stop much, and drove away directly, knowing how to measure.


    After a warm night, Ryan was in a very happy mood. Along the way, he greeted each crew member from time to time.


    Looking at Ryan''s appearance, Robert De Niro couldn''t help showing a look of understanding, and said, "A very pleasant night."


    Ryan nodded and said, "Very pleasant."


    "With Cindy Crawford!" Robert De Niro continued.


    There are never real secrets in Hollywood, and Ryan didn''t hide Cindy Crawford''s invitation She had a little trouble last night with caa. "Bringing this matter, Ryan was somewhat speechless, Pai-Kinsley, a very troublesome woman.


    "Not Cindy Crawford!"


    "A very unfortunate encounter."


    Robert De Niro showed a hint of interest, and said, "Can you tell me who it is!"


    "You know, I''m a little curious."


    "It can''t be Helen!"


    He saw in the parking lot just now that a blonde woman sent Ryan over.


    Helen!


    Ryan shook his head, how could it be Helen, unless the sun came out in the west, and then he said a name that surprised Robert De Niro, "Claudia Schiffer, a German supermodel."


    "Wow!"


    "Claudia Schiffer!"


    Robert De Niro let out a strange cry, stared at Ryan fiercely, gritted his teeth and said, "She is the pride of the whole of Germany, more famous and younger than Cindy Crawford."


    "Ryan, you are such an enviable guy."


    "If I were ten years younger, I would definitely fight you."


    Claudia Schiffer, one of the top five supermodels, is above Cindy Crawford in terms of age, popularity and income.


    In this regard, Ryan spread his hands and ended this boring conversation.


    Next, the filming officially started. Although there were some bumps and bumps, there were always some small problems, especially Scarlett Johansson Jr. and Natalie Portman. The two little guys made some ironic things.


    However, Ryan has always been in a good mood. At most, his voice was a little louder, and he didn''t really get angry. It seems that relaxing occasionally can indeed relieve mental fatigue.

 Chapter 95： first meeting

    "Hello!" Little Taylor-Swift greeted very politely.


    A girl a few years older than Taylor-Swift Jr., Scarlett Johansson Jr., also responded politely, "Hello!"


    Beside her was a fourteen or fifteen-year-old Natalie Portman, with a reluctant expression on her face, she muttered, "Two idiots."


    Little Taylor-Swift, she just rushed over from Christmas Farm in Pennsylvania, and little Scarlett-Johnson and Natalie-Portman will be filming a scene in a while.


    In addition, Mr. Swift, the father of little Taylor-Swift, was watching from the sidelines. Three girls of different sizes in front of him just formed a landscape.


    "Although Taylor seems to be very interested in music."


    Mr. Swift hesitated slightly, and said, "But she is not yet seven years old, so I think we should wait a few more years."


    The opportunity to enter Disney to study music is very rare, but considering the age of little Taylor-Swift, Mr. Swift thinks it is better to wait for a few years until she grows up.


    It was Taylor Swift''s mother who felt that as long as Taylor was interested, the whole family could move to Los Angeles to settle down.


    "Taylor''s age is indeed a little younger."


    Ryan glanced at little Taylor, who was not as tall as little Scarlett-Johnson, and said, "You can go to Disney to try it first. If you are not used to it, then wait a few more years."


    Mr. Swift knew that it was a rare opportunity to study at Disney, and that Disney had the best platform for young people in North America, including music training courses.


    Looking at the members of the famous Mickey Mouse Club, you can know how good Disney is in cultivating young people.


    "Well, let Taylor try it first."


    Mr. Swift finally agreed, and Little Taylor''s mother played a big role, and it can be said to be a decisive role.


    "Then ask Sophia to notify Touchstone, and they will contact Disney." Ryan chose to let Sophia, who is far away in Canada, notify Touchstone, and Touchstone will contact Disney.


    For Touchstone, it''s just a small thing.


    As for Little Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman, today the two of them will play a rival scene, which is quite a headache.


    Fortunately, Natalie-Portman, she doesn''t have many shots, and today is her last scene. After the filming is over, she can go to school or return to New York with peace of mind.


    "Little Scarlett, Natalie, get ready to start filming."


    Seeing that the two were almost ready, Ryan immediately announced the start of filming.


    Kevin Bacon took little Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman out of his ex-wife''s apartment and got into the car together. The handsome man and two cute little girls were a warm scene no matter how you looked at it.


    However, the two little guys were obviously not happy, one with worry on his face, and the other with a slightly cold expression.


    The reason is very simple. Facing a broken family, most children can''t understand it.


    Of course, the above are only the plots to be filmed.


    In fact, Little Scarlett-Johnson and Natalie-Portman, the two little guys, just had a fight last night. I don''t know how many times it was, so the two of them were obviously a little cold.


    Faced with such a scene, Ryan felt relieved, a cold war is better than two people arguing loudly, and the filming went very smoothly, at least much better than expected.


    Next, Kevin Bacon needs to take the two little guys and drive to the new residence, which is also the most critical point in the film.


    In order to save money, the crew directly found a construction site for filming. It looked very desolate, with unfinished apartments next to it, and a large forest not far away.


    The plot in the apartment has been filmed, part of it was filmed in the studio of 20th Century Fox, and part of it was shot in the haunted house.


    The three of them rested for a while, and the extras began to get busy. Together with the crew, they set up a small second-hand trading place.


    Ryan specially told little Scarlett-Johnson again, "Remember, you have to focus a little bit later, just like picking things up normally, behave more naturally, don''t be so deliberate."


    Facing a little girl who was less than eleven years old, Ryan could only speak as simple as possible, and he couldn''t tell her anything about acting skills or plot.


    Little Scarlett-Johnson nodded seriously and said, "I have no problem."


    Ryan lowered his voice and said, "As long as today''s filming ends, Natalie can leave the set and go to school."


    Little Scarlett-Johnson''s eyes lit up, and she offered her own suggestion, saying, "She should be sent back to New York to go to school."


    Ryan only felt his eyes go dark. It seemed that the enmity between the two of them was really serious. He said, "You should tell Helen about this, not me."


    Directly pushing the problem to Helen, he didn''t want to get involved in the fight between the two underage girls.


    Little Scarlett-Johnson nodded seriously, she already knew what to do.


    Ryan was speechless for a while, let the two of them continue to fight, anyway, it is Helen who has a headache.


    In fact, most of the props had already been set up the day before yesterday, and only needed to be slightly modified according to Ryan''s opinion, so the shooting could start soon.


    Little Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman started picking things out.


    According to their age, their acting skills are not bad, at least above the passing line.


    Little Scarlett Johansson finally found the box that fascinated her, with a hint of liking in her eyes, she said "cool", and the following plots were almost all performed by her alone.


    Except for the man covered in bandages, the effect was somewhat unsatisfactory. Ryan shot it several times, and the rest of the shots were almost all shot once or twice.


    For a horror film, it is not necessary to shoot every shot repeatedly, as long as there are not too many mistakes.


    After all, the budget of the crew is there, and it is impossible for the director to carefully craft every shot.


    Of course, it is impossible to choose one shot to the end in pursuit of artistry.


    Next, the crew will be divided into two, Ryan will be responsible for shooting little Scarlett Johansson, and the shots of the evil spirits, and the rest of the shots will be handed over to an assistant director.


    It could have been handed over to Sophia, but unfortunately she is far away in Canada and won''t be able to come back for a while.


    At this time, a crew member came over, "Director, a Miss Claudia Schiffer came to see you outside and said she was here to pick you up."


    Claudia Schiffer!


    Recalling the scene from last night, Ryan felt hot in his heart, "Ask her to come in."


    Not long after, Claudia Schiffer stepped on a pair of high heels and walked in, "This way!" Ryan greeted her and asked her to come inside the RV.


    Along the way, many crew members looked at Claudia Schiffer, who was stylishly dressed, tall, with exquisite features and outstanding temperament, and was more beautiful than some Hollywood female stars.


    Natalie Portman visually measured the height of Claudia Schiffer, and then compared it with herself. She was aggrieved and cursed in a low voice, "Slim bamboo pole."


    "Natalie, I heard it, and I will definitely tell Ryan." Little Scarlett-Johnson looked very seriousidiot. "Natalie-Portman cursed, and walked towards the distance without looking back.


    Her scenes have been filmed, and she is not afraid of the threat of little Scarlett Johansson.


    In the RV, Ryan got Claudia Schiffer a glass of water and said, "You came on time."


    Claudia Schiffer looked out of the window, seemed a little curious, and said, "Is it that horror movie invested by 20th Century Fox?"


    Ryan leaned casually on the dressing table, and said, "The Evil One, invested by 20th Century Fox, is a very interesting horror film."


    "If you are interested, you can come to the premiere of the film."


    If 20th Century Fox hadn''t exchanged the copyright of the X-Men, he might have gone to Canada to prepare the crew of "The Truman Show" instead of staying in Los Angeles to shoot a horror film.


    Although there are many plots in "The Evil Spirit", it is not like a horror movie, but like a family sitcom.


    "As long as I have time, no problem."


    Claudia Schiffer looked at the crew members who were still busy outside, and said, "It seems that I interrupted your filming."


    Ryan shook his head and said: "The shots that need to be shot today have already been shot, and there are other crew members for the rest."


    "We can go now."


    Claudia Schiffer looked at him and made a great suggestion, "Maybe we can try it here?"


    here?


    RV!


    "Very crazy idea."


    Ryan put his arms around her waist and said, "However, it looks very good. I haven''t tried this feeling yet."


    Next, the whole caravan began to shake.


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 Chapter 96： 1 invite

    In the next few days, Ryan''s little life was relatively full. He was busy shooting on the set during the day, and went back to fool around with Claudia Schiffer at night.


    However, Claudia Schiffer, she is a popular supermodel after all, it is impossible to stay in Los Angeles all the time, it is estimated that in about a week, she will go to Europe to promote an endorsement brand, and at the same time, she will be interviewed by a French magazine .


    In this regard, Ryan could only send her to the airport with a look of regret.


    Although it was only a transaction, he was somewhat reluctant to enjoy the high-level treatment and various ways of playing.


    However, it was not without gains, at least he got the key to Claudia Schiffer''s apartment.


    Of course, in return, Claudia Schiffer not only received two audition invitations, Ryan also helped her find an acting training class.


    As for Cindy Crawford, the two only had one phone call and a few brief chats, but they never got in touch.


    It is estimated that unless she leaves CAA, or the relationship between Ryan and CAA can be eased, it will be difficult for the two to have any contact.


    This is the realistic portrayal of Hollywood, whether you like it or not, you can only follow its rules of the game.


    For a while, Ryan could only focus on filming. Even though "The Evil Spirit" is an investment from 20th Century Fox, he had to be more serious. At least after the film was released, the box office would not hit the street.


    On this point, Ryan is still confident, even if "The Evil Spirit" is not acclimatized, without the support of a large number of female audiences in the previous life, it is enough to recover the investment cost of the film.


    After all, the investment budget of "The Evil Spirit" is only 10 million US dollars.


    During the period, I also met Laura-Fonna and Jackie Chan, and the three chatted briefly for a while.


    It seems that Jiamu is a little dissatisfied with the new line of the distribution company, and wants to change to a new distribution company.


    Naturally, Ryan would not refuse this, and helped introduce 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures, and Touchstone, three familiar distribution companies.


    But he is not very optimistic about the release of "Red Fan District".


    This is not optimistic. It is not about the box office, but about the distribution agreement.


    Any Hollywood distribution company will either directly buy out the copyright for overseas films, or sign a very harsh distribution contract.


    Speaking of which, the cooperation between New Line and Jiamu has always been good. Even without Jiamu, New Line may not be able to become a second-tier Hollywood distribution company, and now it can only distribute low-cost horror films.


    The full name of New Line is New Line Films, an independent production and distribution company established in 1967, which mainly distributes local low-cost horror films.


    In 1990, through the purchase from FOX, Golden Harvest''s "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", which it did not dare to release, finally became a big success and became an independent film distribution company with wide influence.


    In 1993, New Line was acquired by the giant Warner and merged into Time Warner Group, but New Line enjoys the right to operate independently.


    According to the trajectory of the previous life, "Red Fan District" was finally released by New Line, and it earned a box office of 32.34 million US dollars in North America, making the distribution company New Line a fortune.


    Even, New Line''s income as a distributor is higher than that of the producer Jiamu.


    Hollywood distribution companies are so cheating.


    "What''s up?"


    Ryan had just finished filming a scene, and looked at Lei Sancheni who came over and said.


    "Mr. Colette Singh just called, I hope you can attend the premiere of "Die Hard 3" in May." Lei Sancheni said a very unexpected news.


    "Die Hard 3", a very familiar film, directed by John McTiernan, starring Bruce Willis, Samuel Jackson, Jeremy Irons and others.


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    "The film "Die Hard 3" with an investment of up to 90 million US dollars!" Ryan was slightly taken aback, and then said something.


    "Die Hard 3" invested as much as US$90 million, with a global box office of US$366 million and a North American box office of just over US$100 million, which is not considered a success.


    "Yes."


    "Twentieth Century Fox hopes to take the opportunity to promote "The Evil Spirit" at that time."


    "You can take Scarlett Johansson with you," Ray Sancheni explained.


    To put it bluntly, it is a propaganda reality show.


    With an investment of US$90 million in "Die Hard 3" and the popularity accumulated from the previous two films, 20th Century Fox has high expectations for the film''s box office, and it is a good time to take this opportunity to promote "The Evil One".


    "Let Kevin take little Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman with him, I believe he will be very happy."


    Ryan flatly rejected Twentieth Century Fox''s plan. He didn''t have to attend a film premiere, and it was a film that was not very successful at the box office.


    Besides, he might not have time in May.


    "But 20th Century Fox!" Lei Sancheni was a little embarrassed.


    "It''s okay." Ryan said indifferently: "Just say what I mean."


    Lei Sancheni nodded helplessly, and probably had to explain it to Colette Singer later.


    However, she also knew that 20th Century Fox would not say much, and would even readily agree.


    After all, Twentieth Century Fox knows the value of this young director in front of him. However, the three films in succession were huge hits, earning Twentieth Century Fox hundreds of millions of dollarsLei-Sancheni did not contact immediately Twentieth Century Fox said goodbye to Ryan and walked towards Kevin Bacon.


    Now that Ryan had already said to let Kevin Bacon take the two little ones, she naturally wanted to tell him the news.


    "You have to seize this opportunity well, remember what I said, you must have a good relationship with Ryan during the filming." Lei Sancheni said very seriously.


    "I understand." Kevin Bacon nodded vigorously.


    Ray Sancheni reminded again: "As for the premiere, don''t try to steal the limelight, "Die Hard 3" is the most important film of 20th Century Fox this year, even surpassing "The Evil One". "


    "Originally 20th Century Fox wanted Ryan to take Scarlett Johansson, but he just refused and chose to let you go with Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman, remember to thank you a bit."


    In fact, she was a little puzzled. The schedule of "Die Hard 3" should be in May, so it''s too early to start inviting guests for the premiere.


    However, since it was Twentieth Century Fox''s decision, she naturally couldn''t do much.


    Ryan!


    There was a strange look in Kevin Bacon''s eyes. It seemed that Ryan didn''t like to participate in similar scenes, but he still needed to thank him.


    "Touchstone has already sent news that once the filming of "The Evil Spirit" is over, the crew will start casting work for "The Truman Show", and Ryan has the final decision."


    "It will be very helpful for your future auditions," Rae Sancheni said.


    Kevin Bacon''s goal has never been "The Evil Spirit", but "The Truman Show", a film with an investment of up to 35 million U.S. dollars, which Ryan and Touchstone collaborated on.

 Chapter 97： reject

    "Julia, you have to take every opportunity you get."


    In the makeup van of the crew, Julia-Louis-Dreyfus looked at herself in the mirror, still with a very fair face and exquisite makeup.


    Even though she is no longer young, she still has a lot of capital.


    She stood up, looked at her attractive figure up and down, and confirmed that her charm was still there, enough to tempt any man.


    "The premiere of "Die Hard 3" needs to wait until May, and we can wait for a while."


    "However, the Oscars ceremony is at the end of March, a red carpet with worldwide influence, we must seize this opportunity."


    She touched her smooth skin and showed a very confident smile, "Even if you pay any price for this, you must seize this opportunity."


    After finishing speaking, she tidied up her clothes, stepped on a pair of three-and-a-half-inch high heels, and stepped out of the makeup cart.


    Even some second-tier Hollywood female stars cannot refuse the attraction of the Oscars.


    What''s more, if you can walk on the red carpet of the Oscars, broadcast live on TV all over the world, with countless viewers, you might be caught by someone, and you will get a chance to skyrocket.


    A few days ago, she overheard that 20th Century Fox gave Ryan two invitations to the Oscars, and they were still invitations to walk on the red carpet. She began to remind herself that she must seize this opportunity .


    "Since Monica Bellucci can."


    "Then why can''t I!"


    She has been self-deprecating these days, and only by giving can she be rewarded. This is Hollywood.


    Almost every successful person in Hollywood is like this.


    Walking into the shooting scene, Julia-Louis-Dreyfus hesitated for a moment, and then walked over when she saw that there was no one beside Ryan.


    Exquisite makeup, carefully selected clothes, three-and-a-half-inch high heels, and the charm of a mature woman, with a faint and seductive perfume smell, it is difficult not to attract attention.


    "Hey Ryan, can I chat with you for a second!"


    Seeing Julia-Louis-Dreyfus approaching, Ryan had a look of surprise in his eyes, and pointed to a chair opposite, "Of course."


    The dress chosen by Julia-Louis-Dreyfus is very unique. It is a white shirt inside and a black female professional suit on the outside, which shows off the female figure very well.


    She looks like a mature professional woman, giving birth to a desire to conquer.


    "Thank you." Julia-Louis-Dreyfus felt relieved, a good start.


    "If you have time, we can have dinner together tonight."


    When the words came to her lips, she suddenly felt that it might be more appropriate to change the occasion.


    have dinner together!


    Ryan raised his head and looked her up and down, obviously dressed up carefully, he couldn''t help frowning, and said, "If it''s because of the premiere of "Die Hard 3", I can agree to let you participate together."


    "As for dinner, there is no need."


    If it was some time ago, he might not be able to help but agree.


    It''s a pity that I have Claudia Schiffer during this time, and I have fully relaxed, and I really have no interest in her.


    Julia-Louis-Dreyfus was overjoyed at first, then shook her head, "Although I really want to attend the premiere of "Die Hard 3", this is not what I want to talk about."


    Die Hard 3 had a good premiere, but it was nowhere near the Oscars red carpet.


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    "Listen to me, I think it''s better for you to be honest." Ryan was not interested in going around with her.


    Julia-Louis-Dreyfus leaned forward and sighed softly, "I heard that 20th Century Fox sent two invitations to the Oscars?"


    "That''s right, Twentieth Century Fox sent two invitations to the Oscars." Ryan glanced at her and said, "Is there anything to ask?"


    Julia-Louis-Dreyfus froze for a moment, she didn''t expect Ryan to say that, it was completely different from what she expected.


    It took a while before she realized, "If, I mean, if you don''t have a female companion, I can go with you."


    "Sorry, Julia, I already have a girlfriend." Ryan refused directly.


    He had already invited Monica Bellucci to attend together; for this purpose, even the dress, makeup team, hired jewelry, etc., had been prepared.


    "Is it Monica Bellucci!"


    Julia-Louis-Dreyfus remarked, forcing a smile, "I should have known it was her."


    "However, as long as she can do anything, I can do it, including being on call."


    Ryan looked at Julia in front of him, with exquisite makeup, long black hair, and the atmosphere of a mature woman, she was indeed charming.


    Coupled with the charming and charming tone, even knowing that it is likely to be a performance, it still can''t help but make people tempted.


    However, Ryan still refused, "Miss Julia, I admit that you are very charming today, but it doesn''t mean anything."


    Compared to the sweet and delicious Monica Bellucci, the Julia-Louis-Dreyfus in front of her was clearly inferior.


    What''s more, what he has promised will not be changed easily unless it is absolutely necessary.


    He still has this reputation.


    Julia-Louis-Dreyfus did not expect that Ryan would refuse so simply.


    Is it because of Monica Bellucci?


    It was the same woman who came to pick him up a few days ago!


    After being silent for a long time, she reluctantly opened her mouth and said, "Then can I have another invitation letter!"


    What Twentieth Century Fox gave Ryan were two invitation letters, each invitation letter can bring two people to participate together, that is to say, there is another invitation letter.


    "Sorry, I have already promised little Scarlett and Natalie." Ryan said expressionlessly.


    In fact, it was Helen who made the request to let Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman attend the Oscars to increase their exposure.


    For this reason, she deliberately advanced a considerable amount of expenses.


    Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman, with the income of the two of them, it may be difficult to pay for the dress and the cost of the makeup team.


    Well, Scarlett Johansson''s salary is really not high, and Natalie Portman''s salary is only a little.


    However, one of the two is too young, and the other is a bit late in development. It may be difficult to rent a suitable dress.


    In desperation, I can only order a set. In this way, UU Reading www.uukanshu. The cost of com will naturally increase a lot, and the dress is only one of the expenses.


    Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman!


    Lucky two little guys, Julia-Louis-Dreyfus smiled wryly, she was very clear about Ryan''s care for the two little guys, plus their manager Helen Solomon, who once helped Ryan woman.


    "Excuse me." Julia-Louis-Dreyfus got up to say goodbye and left, her tone somewhat downcast.


    Regarding this, Ryan didn''t say much. To him, the scene just now was just a small episode.


    After a while, Robert De Niro came over, with a strange tone, "You turned down a very attractive woman."


    "To be precise, she rejected a deal." Ryan said very frankly, "She wants to be my female companion."


    "The Oscars red carpet."


    "Oscar!" There was a flash of memory in Robert De Niro''s eyes, "No wonder she came to you suddenly, and you refused."


    No one knows better than him how attractive the Oscars red carpet is to Hollywood actresses.


    Even popular actresses are willing to pay a price for it.


    Of course, most of them are money or connections.


    "OK, let''s change the subject, how about drinking together tonight!"


    "Call Kevin along."


    "It''s a pity that little Sophia is not here, otherwise she must be called." Robert De Niro suddenly felt a little pity.


    "Very good idea." Ryan nodded and agreed, he happened to have nowhere to go at night, as for calling Sophia!


    Forget it, if Director Coppola finds out that they took Sophia to drink together, Director Coppola must come to the door in a rage.

 Chapter 98： return

    The Academy Awards, also known as the Academy Awards of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, is a film award sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, founded in 1929.


    The award is the oldest, most authoritative and professional film award in the United States, and also the most influential film award in the world.


    However, since the 1990s, the Academy Awards have gradually entered a vicious circle, wanting to gain ratings and exposure, but also discriminating against commercial films.


    But the audience in front of the TV didn''t want to watch art films, but commercial films and the big-name stars in the commercial film crew.


    Of course, even after another twenty years, the Oscars are still eye-catching. Every year, there are countless male and female stars who want to be one of them, and they will not hesitate to pay an unimaginable price for it.


    This year is the 67th Academy Awards, and the time and place have been announced. It will be held on March 27 at the Holy Auditorium in Los Angeles.


    But before that, Ryan needs to pick up someone at the airport, Monica Bellucci, and she needs to come back at least a week in advance to prepare for the Oscars.


    In fact, one week is not much. Many female stars have already started preparations more than half a month ago.


    On the second-hand Bentley, Ryan looked at the tired-looking Monica Bellucci beside him, and said, "You need to take a good rest."


    Monica Bellucci closed her eyes and narrowed her eyes for a while, "I also want to rest for a while, but you know, I have to attend a very important audition tomorrow."


    "If the audition is successful, it will be very busy for a long time to come, and it is estimated that it will be difficult to have a break."


    The audition for the Independence Day project has been dragged on for a long time, and the remaining three important roles in the film have already been decided.


    Only Monica Bellucci''s role in the audition is pending.


    Twentieth Century Fox has revealed many times that it can let Monica Bellucci play this role without even needing to audition, provided that it increases the proportion of investment in the next Saw movie.


    In this regard, Ryan naturally would not agree.


    So dragged on until now.


    "Do you need me to go with you?" Ryan asked casually.


    Monica Bellucci opened her eyes and glanced at him, "It would be best if possible."


    "Then let''s talk about it." Ryan took half a day without any difficulty.


    Next, instead of driving back to the apartment or the restaurant, Ryan turned onto Rodeo Drive and parked in front of a jewelry store.


    Tiffany is one of the most famous jewelry brands in the world. It is luxurious and affordable at the same time.


    When Monica Bellucci got out of the car and saw Tiffany''s signboard, she hesitated for a moment and finally chose to remain silent.


    Ryan walked in with Monica Bellucci in his arms, and greeted politely a male and a female shopping guide who were well-known in Hollywood.


    "Welcome Mr. Ryan"


    Apparently he wasn''t here for the first time.


    "Bring me the jewelry I ordered last time."


    The shopping guide glanced enviously at Monica Bellucci and guided the two into the VIP area, served two cups of hand-ground coffee and said wait, then turned and walked inside.


    Not long after, he came out holding a purple box and put it in front of the two of them.


    "Open it and have a look." Ryan looked at Monica Bellucci and said.


    Monica Bellucci was born as a model, and her understanding of the fashion industry is far from Ryan''s. Naturally, she knew the meaning of Tiffany and hesitated for a while, and gently opened the box to reveal a dazzling array of jewelry.


    Inside the box is not a piece of jewelry, but two pieces, a necklace and a pair of earrings. Canyon Novel Network


    The necklace is composed of hundreds of broken diamonds, in the shape of a lifelike rose, and in the middle is a red gemstone with a size of more than ten carats; the earrings are also studded with broken diamonds, but the ruby ??is smaller, but there are five Six carats, very beautiful.


    This is a series of jewelry, the design is very exquisite and luxurious, as dazzling as a flame.


    Seeing the very expensive jewelry in front of her, Monica Bellucci was a little moved, but also a little speechless.


    The Tiffany brand is famous for its diamonds, but the jewels in front of it are mainly rubies.


    "How much?" She looked up at the shopping guide and asked.


    The shopping guide looked at Monica Bellucci with some hesitation. The beautiful woman in front of her seemed to be a model. She should be very clear about the price of jewelry. Her question might be difficult to answer.


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    In the end, the shopping guide said cautiously, "This is a limited edition that was just launched this year, so the price is a little higher, about $1.2 million."


    $1.2 million


    Monica Bellucci pointed to the necklace and earrings in the box, and said, "The Tiffany brand is famous for its diamonds, but this set of jewelry in front of me mainly focuses on rubies."


    Before she could finish speaking, Ryan stopped her from continuing, chose to take out the necklace in the box, put it on Monica Bellucci''s white neck, looked carefully for a while, and felt very satisfied.


    "This necklace is very suitable for you, very charming." After speaking, he put on the earrings for Monica Bellucci.


    The red gemstone necklace hangs in front of the cleavage, paired with a pair of red earrings, which brings out the **** and charming of Monica Bellucci.


    The only pity is that today Monica Bellucci is wearing a casual outfit, which doesn''t go well with this jewelry set.


    Monica Bellucci touched the necklace around her neck, and somewhat helplessly said, "It''s too expensive, and Tiffany''s jewelry brand should choose diamonds instead of rubies."


    "Okay, next time, I will choose diamonds instead of rubies." Ryan showed an innocent expression.


    How did he know that the Tiffany brand is famous for its diamonds, anyway, as long as they look good, and they are not bought for investment to wait for appreciation, but for the beauty to smile.


    Besides, the dress has already been custom-made according to the color of the jewelry. It only needs to be slightly modified according to Monica Bellucci''s body shape and opinions, and the dress cannot be changed together.


    Monica Bellucci corrected Ryan, saying, "I mean it''s expensive."


    "It''s okay Ryan smiled and said, "It just happens to be used to attend the Oscar dinner held by Vanity Fair. "


    As for attending the Oscars, and red carpet jewelry, that''s what counts.


    It''s just that it''s not bought, but rented.


    In fact, most of the female stars competing for beauty on the Oscar red carpet would choose to rent a few precious jewels, and only a few first-line actresses'' jewels were endorsed by brands.


    Of course, there are also female stars who spend a lot of money, choosing to wear jewelry bought by themselves or their husbands.


    After leaving Tiffany, the two then went to a private clothing store that ordered a dress to see if the dress fit and if there was anything that needed to be modified.


    Custom handmade dresses are also expensive, and not one set, but two sets of dresses, one for the Oscars and one for the dinner.


    However, female celebrities with a little more money will not choose to rent dresses, and usually order them privately.


    The reason is very simple, I am afraid of bumping into people, and embarrassing situations will appear.


    Therefore, a female celebrity walking the red carpet is far less simple than imagined, and it means a huge expense. Even some second- and third-tier Hollywood female stars feel painful to pay.


    Let''s put it this way, I spent almost all the money I earned on a trip to Los Angeles some time ago.


    Ryan''s dress is much simpler, two sets of handmade suits, leather shoes, and a passable watch.


    Next, the two walked around Rodeo Drive, going in and out of luxury stores, but this time they didn''t do much shopping, they just bought some cheap trinkets and had dinner by the way.


    Meanwhile, the duo returns to their North Hollywood apartment, where a man-woman war ensues, and the scene is extraordinarily heated.

 Chapter 99： audition

    The next day, Ryan woke up Monica Bellucci early in the morning, dressed up briefly, drove back to Helen, and went to the set of "Independence Day".


    This time it was an audition with makeup on, so Monica Bellucci needed to remake up after a while, and everything was done according to the characters in the script.


    ""independence Day"!"


    "$75 million!"


    Ryan sighed slightly, and said, "This is the real Hollywood commercial production."


    In contrast, whether it is "The Evil Spirit", "The Saw", or "The Truman Show", they are not considered commercial productions.


    The former can be classified as a low-budget film, and the latter can barely be regarded as a medium-scale commercial production.


    Helen glanced at Ryan, ignored him, and said to Monica Bellucci: "The crew has confirmed three male leads and one black female character, and there is only one important female character left. It hasn''t been determined yet."


    Having said that, Helen subconsciously glanced at Ryan and said, "Actually, the role you are about to audition for has entered the final round of auditions."


    "So after the audition, you need to show what you are best at."


    Monica Bellucci did not participate in the previous auditions, and the current audition was not through the relationship of 20th Century Fox, but the producer and director Roland Emmerich, who personally sent audition invitation.


    Monica Bellucci nodded nervously, she knew better than anyone that this audition was hard-won.


    Once the audition is successful, she will complete a transformation, from an actor who starred in horror films, to an actor who has starred in commercial films.


    Don''t underestimate this change. Commercial films are the mainstream in Hollywood; an actor who starred in a horror film will never be able to become a first-tier Hollywood actress, or even a second-tier actress.


    Then, Helen shared some good and bad news, saying: "Although the investment in the whole film is as high as 75 million US dollars, for a large-scale commercial sci-fi film, the crew''s budget is not very sufficient. I think Roland-Eye Murridge will not pay too much for a female supporting role, which means that your chances are very high."


    "Independence Day" is a sci-fi film, the protagonist can only be an alien, and most of the crew''s budget will be spent on special effects production, so the real remuneration for the actors will not be too much.


    Hearing this news, Monica Bellucci immediately relaxed, she didn''t care about the salary, as long as she could play the role in the script.


    Helen has been paying attention to the progress of "Independence Day". According to the news she inquired, the film itself is not a project initiated by 20th Century Fox, but the inspiration from the producer and director Roland Emmerich, and even himself Created a script.


    Except for a few people in the entire crew, most of the positions were selected by Roland Emmerich, and the final decision on actors was also in his hands.


    The initiator of the project is Roland Emmerich, the producer and director are still Roland Emmerich, the center of the crew is still Roland Emmerich, and the only investor is 20th Century Fox.


    Just like the crew of "The Evil One", Ryan is the core of the crew, not the investor 20th Century Fox.


    Therefore, the opinion of 20th Century Fox is not important, what is important is Roland Emmerich, the thoughts in his mind.


    Along the way, Ryan didn''t say much, and he didn''t have any good advice about auditions.


    A group of three people came to the studio of 20th Century Fox. Studio No. 3 was not very far from the gate of the studio, so they could walk directly there.


    Along the way, people can be seen coming in and out of Studio No. 3, seeming to be carrying various materials and equipment.


    Ryan is no stranger to the studio of 20th Century Fox. Many shots in "The Evil Spirit" were shot in the studio inside, so it can be said that he is very familiar with it.


    When the three of them came to Studio No. 3, a staff member of the crew immediately stepped forward, asked about their purpose, and took Monica Bellucci to the dressing room.


    Let Ryan and Helen stay outside and wait.


    Ryan specifically reminded her not to touch any food, including drinking water.


    There are too many tricks in the audition, it is better to pay attention to it.


    Just as Monica Bellucci entered, he saw an actress coming out of another dressing room, like the actress who starred in "Independence Day" in her previous life.


    Ryan took another look, and it didn''t seem that she was very beautiful, and she was not too young.


    Ryan showed Helen that he didn''t care about the production rules if he wanted to enter the dressing room or not. Anyway, since no one stopped him, it was better than standing outside foolishly. Canyon Novel Network


    "Be careful, the actress just now should be Margaret Colin, another actress who entered the makeup audition." Helen reminded.


    The implication is that if it wasn''t for the appearance of Monica Bellucci, she might have already joined the crew.


    Ryan nodded, pushed open the door of the dressing room, and walked in first. The makeup artist inside just glanced at it and ignored it.


    No matter what, he is now a well-known Hollywood director, and he is also a collaborator of 20th Century Fox. He just entered the dressing room, and no one will say anything.


    The makeup artist treated Monica Bellucci''s hair, making her look more like a professional woman, neat and simple.


    Only some light makeup was applied on the face, and then went to the dressing room to change into a female professional suit, put on high heels, combed the collar, and stood in front of a mirror that was as tall as a person.


    Her shape does not have too many decorations, it only highlights the characteristics of a professional woman, she looks very shrewd, and has a kind of charm that belongs to a professional woman.


    "Great styling."


    Ryan leaned forward and looked it over carefully, UU reading www.uukanshu. com was very satisfied with her attire, and said, "It''s simply the most beautiful presidential assistant ever."


    The role she auditioned for, besides the actor''s wife, is also an assistant to the president.


    "Remember, our rehearsal last night." After finishing speaking, Ryan turned around and made a great gesture to the makeup artist.


    The makeup artist smiled, faintly proud.


    Monica Bellucci blushed, and gave Ryan a hard look. What time was it, and she was making such a silly joke, then turned and walked out of the dressing room.


    Ryan didn''t care, and immediately followed out, whispering: "Relax, it''s just an audition, there''s nothing to be nervous about."


    Monica Bellucci glanced at Ryan, nodded, and didn''t say much.


    In fact, Ryan is very clear about this audition, the process is not important, what is important is how to impress Roland Emmerich.


    At least in terms of appearance alone, Monica Bellucci is a very qualified vase, and her acting skills are also acceptable.


    If he were Roland Emmerich, he would definitely choose a beautiful and cheap vase.


    Of course, every Hollywood crew is full of all kinds of dirty deals, and no one is sure of the final result.


    "Audition Room No. 1." A crew member reminded.


    Monica Bellucci followed the crew through the long corridor and came to the door of audition room No. 1. Ryan stepped forward and nodded to her, "Be confident, dare to believe in yourself, you are the best of."


    Monica Bellucci took a deep breath, nodded vigorously, and walked into the audition room. Almost instantly, her temperament changed, as if she had completely become a professional woman.


    Ryan has a deep understanding of this point, she is definitely a born professional woman.

 Chapter 100： choose

    Roland Emmerich, who was sitting behind the monitor, hadn''t said much since the audition just now, with a very calm expression, and only occasionally glanced at the documents in his hand.


    Monica Bellucci looked at Roland Emmerich who was not far away, and introduced very calmly: "Hello, Mr. Roland."


    Very authentic British accent, as if I grew up in England.


    In terms of spoken pronunciation, there is not so much emphasis on horror movies like "Chain Saw".


    But in the orthodox Hollywood production crew, they are very concerned that some characters must master the British accent.


    Most of them are villains.


    Roland Emmerich raised his head, looked at Monica Bellucci in front of him and nodded. She had a good appearance and temperament, which was much better than Margaret Colin just now.


    That''s why he insisted on inviting Monica Bellucci to audition.


    Even, the more you compare, the more you can find that the two are almost incomparable in terms of appearance.


    With a tall and straight figure and a delicate face, every step seems to be measured with a ruler, very neat.


    It makes people look like she is a professional woman. Although she is slightly younger in age, she can make up for it through makeup.


    "Monica Bellucci, a model!" Roland Emmerich recalled her profile and suddenly said, "Let me introduce myself."


    The next moment, the rest of the crew were somewhat surprised. There was no need for Roland Emmerich to be so. They had already read the information about Monica Bellucci.


    Only Dean Devlin frowned, glanced at Roland Emmerich, and suddenly became worried.


    At least he understood that the Monica Bellucci in front of him had already impressed Roland Emmerich in terms of appearance, which was very unfavorable for Margaret Colin.


    "I have acted in "The Difficult Stepmother", "Four Hundred Years of Vampires", "White Dolphin", "Saw 1", "Saw 2", and "Leaving Las Vegas" which is currently being filmed Adams." Monica Bellucci introduced.


    There are a lot of characters, but the only ones that can be remembered are the jigsaw apostles who starred in the two "Chain Saw".


    Dean Devlin interrupted suddenly: "Miss Monica Bellucci, it seems that most of the roles you play don''t require any acting skills."


    It''s not deliberately making things difficult, it''s just a fact.


    Roland Emmerich ignored Dean Devlin''s words? Instead, he continued, "Can you walk around the audition room?"


    "Don''t be too deliberate? Just like going to work."


    Monica Bellucci nodded and walked around the audition room.


    Then? Choose a small passage in the script of the character? Simply act out, it''s free play.


    "Acting? It''s better than expected. It seems that you learned a lot during the filming of "Leaving Las Vegas."


    Not only did Roland Emmerich know "Leaving Las Vegas"? He also knew that the film was adapted from John O''Brien''s title of the same name.


    "Miss Monica Bellucci, may I ask your friend a few questions!" Roland Emmerich asked again.


    Hearing this, Monica Bellucci was slightly taken aback, what do you mean asking your friend a few questions? Shouldn''t you be asking her!


    But? She still chose to nod and agreed, although she didn''t quite understand what Roland Emmerich meant.


    "Then I would like to ask Mr. Ryan Gosling outside, what is the most important core of a sci-fi movie!" Roland Emmerich looked outside the door.


    ask me!


    Ryan was speechless for a while, and I didn''t come to audition.


    "Weird guy." Ryan muttered in a low voice, then stepped into the audition room and said, "The most important core of science fiction films is naturally science fiction? It can also be said to be computer special effects, such as "Jurassic Park" That''s it." Canyon Novel Network


    "Compress the actor''s salary as much as possible? Put the budget on special effects production; for a sci-fi film, what the audience wants to see is the large-scale scene, special effects shots? And aliens? Not the acting skills of the actors."


    "Of course big stars with box office appeal? It''s also very important."


    For example, "Jurassic Park", who will remember who the actors in the film are!


    In contrast, all kinds of flying dinosaurs, as well as the Tyrannosaurus rex jumping into the taxi and roaring to the sky, are the truly unforgettable images.


    "A very straightforward answer."


    Roland Emmerich smiled and nodded, and the next moment, he said to Monica Bellucci: "Miss Monica Bellucci, you can go back, the final audition results will be announced at the first Time to notify your agent."


    Monica Bellucci thanked her and turned to leave the audition room.


    Ryan muttered something inexplicable, and also left.


    Back in the dressing room, Monica Bellucci took off her white-collar suit, changed into clothes, got up and left the studio without saying anything.


    It wasn''t until they got back in the car that Helen couldn''t help asking, "What happened just now?"


    "The devil knows." Ryan made a helpless gesture and said, "You should ask Roland Emmerich, not me."


    Helen rubbed her temples and felt a little headache. It seemed that no matter where Ryan went, unexpected things would always happen.


    "Monica, how did you feel about the audition just now!" Helen asked.


    "It feels pretty good." Monica Bellucci recalled the details just now, and said, "Roland Emmerich should be more satisfied; however, Dean Devlin may have a different opinion."


    Dean Devlin, Executive Producer and Associate Director.


    Helen''s expression was a little heavy, and she said: "Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich have always had a good relationship. If he objects, it may affect the final audition results."


    "I don''t think it''s anything. Roland Emmerich is the decision maker, and Dean Devlin can''t play any role." Ryan said very directly: "The investment of the film is as high as 75 million U.S. dollars. No one would take such an investment." Project joke."


    The car slowly drove out of the studio, and Helen was silent for a while, "You''re right. The one who can really make the decision is Roland Emmerich, not Dean Devlin. His opinion is not important."


    "One more thing, even if this audition fails, it''s better not to choose to star in a European film."


    "Of course, don''t refuse immediately, at least it can be regarded as the last choice."


    European Movies!


    "That "Very Apartment"!"


    Ryan seems to remember that Monica Bellucci starred in this film in her previous life It seems that it was not released in North America, it should be a video tape released directly.


    "If the film can be released in North America, it can be considered."


    A European film that cannot be released in North America does not help Monica Bellucci, except for the salary.


    "I need to think about it." Monica Bellucci has no intention of paying attention to "Very Apartment" for the time being, and the most important thing right now is the audition results.


    The three of them had lunch, Ryan needed to meet the crew to continue filming, while Helen and Monica Bellucci returned to Star Entertainment to wait for news.


    In the 20th Century Fox Studios, on the desk of Roland Emmerich, there are two documents, one of which belongs to Monica Bellucci, and the other is of Marguerite -Colin''s.


    Dean Devlin looked at the two documents in front of him, hesitated, and finally said: "I admit that Monica Bellucci''s appearance is very good, but she is too beautiful to be suitable for the protagonist''s wife. role positioning."


    "In contrast, Margaret Colin, not only has appeared in many films, but also has a very suitable age."


    Roland Emmerich put down the coffee in his hand and said, "Dean, I understand what you mean very well."


    "However, I will still choose Monica Bellucci. If you have no other candidates, then tomorrow morning, I will have someone formally notify her manager."


    Dean Devlin shook his head, put away Margaret Colin''s information, and said, "Okay, I agree with your choice."


    As Ryan said, the real decision maker of the crew is Roland Emmerich, and Dean Devlin only has the right to make suggestions and cannot change Roland Emmerich''s choice.

 Chapter 101： Intend

    In the afternoon, Ryan returned to the crew to continue filming.


    In fact, after more than a month, the shooting progress of the evil spirit invasion has gradually entered the final stage. Even if you don''t come to the crew for a whole day, there is no problem.


    However, he did not choose to do so.


    After the shooting ended in the afternoon, the crew began to pack their belongings and left the shooting site separately.


    However, as the person in charge of the entire film, Ryan needs to sit behind the monitor and review the footage shot this morning to see if there is any need for reshoots.


    With him was Gawley-Hobright.


    With the end of the release of Chainsaw 2, it is expected to be completely released from North America at the end of March or early April.


    Gauri-Hoblitt became free, and would often come to The Invasion crew to discuss with Ryan about the filming of the film.


    "The plot is a little flat."


    Ryan looked at the camera, which was a picture of Scarlett Johansson and Kevin Bacon, the two of them.


    Originally, Kevin Bacon as the father and Scarlett Johansson as the youngest daughter should show a warm scene, but the camera in front of them is a bit stiff.


    "The atmosphere should be gentler, not like a pair of strangers, lacking the affection of father and daughter."


    "Family" Gauri-Hoblit looked at Ryan a little confused.


    He has filmed Chainsaw 2, so he has some experience in shooting horror films; it seems that horror films only need enough blood and tomato juice, not any family affection.


    "That''s right." Ryan explained, "Every film has its own core, such as the **** horror of Chainsaw; the film in front of you needs a little bit of affection between father and daughter, as a father''s love for his daughter. Caring."


    "Compared with family affection, I prefer the **** horror in the chainsaw." Gauri-Hoblit obviously did not agree with Ryan''s idea.


    Every director has his own shooting philosophy. Even if he admires Ryan''s achievements, it doesn''t mean he will definitely approve of his shooting philosophy.


    "Gao Li, you may have a natural sensitivity in some **** horror plots, but this will hinder your development. Pure **** horror plots will always become the mainstream of Hollywood." Ryan reminded.


    The relationship between the two has always been pretty good, so I said without hesitation.


    It is true that the chainsaw series is the most classic horror film in Hollywood, but it can only be a series of horror films. It will never be able to achieve sensational effects like the sixth sense and become a recognized classic film.


    Gao Li-Hoblit showed a helpless expression, and said, "Please, I just want to gain a firm foothold in Hollywood now, and I don''t need to seek transformation."


    "Also, don''t you think the horror movie in front of you will eventually be made into a feature film?"


    Although using the opportunity of shooting to mix some of the director''s own ideas into the film is something that almost all directors are doing, but it is not as obvious as Ryan.


    For example, the Hulk Hulk filmed by Ang Lee may not be good-looking, but overall it is okay, it is good-looking, but it is too boring, so I have no desire to watch it.


    Any director can tell that the Hulk Hulk filmed by Ang Lee is completely expressed according to his ideas, and the adulterated goods are too scary.


    It''s hard enough for Universal Pictures to wait until the film is released in North America, and Ang Lee has been blacklisted.


    "So up to now, no film company or crew has approached you."


    Ryan said the fact that after filming Saw 2, Gauri-Hoblit has been completely idle and so far, no film company or crew has invited him.


    "Working hours are over, and next, I need to attend a very important appointment." Ryan turned off the monitor and got up to leave.


    Gauri-Hoblit shrugged his shoulders. He had already expected the scene before him. Canyon Novel Network


    There is no shortage of horror movies in Hollywood, and there is no shortage of horror directors. What is lacking is directors who can combine the two to make the movies a hit at the box office, such as Ryan.


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    Back at the apartment, the two ate a big dinner, lay on the sofa together, and watched a soap opera to pass the time.


    During the period, Monica Bellucci kept looking at the time on the watch, feeling more and more anxious, obviously because of the audition results.


    Until about eleven o''clock in the evening, the phone rang, and suddenly rang.


    Monica Bellucci stood up suddenly, walked quickly to the phone, took a deep breath, reached out to pick up the phone, and instantly heard Helen''s voice.


    "Congratulations, Monica."


    "The crew has unilaterally and officially rejected Margaret Colin, that is to say, you have probably passed the audition. It is estimated that the crew will officially announce the news tomorrow morning."


    In order to know the result in advance, Helen used a lot of contacts, and finally got a very positive news.


    Another candidate, Margaret Colin, has been formally rejected by the crew.


    "Thank you." Monica Bellucci''s mood immediately became cheerful.


    The worries of the afternoon and the night can finally dissipate, and I am very happy.


    After hanging up the phone, Monica Bellucci hugged Ryan excitedly and kissed her hard, "The crew has officially rejected Margaret Colin. If there is no accident, I have already got the role."


    "Great news, so next, should we celebrate?" Ryan''s hands began to be dishonest.


    "Of course." Monica Bellucci agreed without hesitation, and then said with an apologetic look, "However, starting tomorrow, I need to go on a diet, shape my body, and have enough rest time to prepare for the Oscar red carpet."


    "Don''t worry, it''s only a week."


    "Damn Oscar." Ryan slipped his hands into his clothes and walked down, "But we still have tonight, don''t we?"


    Before he could finish speaking, Monica Bellucci offered her red lips.


    Subsequent episodes omitted


    The two didn''t toss for a long time. Tomorrow morning, Monica Bellucci, she can''t help but start preparing for the Oscars red carpet, waiting for the official notice and rehearsal from the crew, and taking time to meet with the make-up team to discuss the Oscars day. makeup details


    So it was only twelve o''clock, and the two of them had already withdrawn their troops. They went to the bathroom to take a shower, and Monica Bellucci went back to the bedroom to rest.


    Ryan came to the study alone, took out a notebook from the drawer, sat in front of the desk, and wrote and drew.


    It''s not a script, but some plans for the future.


    For example, investing in Blue Sky Studios and buying the copyright of superhero characters from Marvel Comics are all on it.


    In addition, you also need to pay attention to the copyrights of some North American bestsellers.


    After thinking for a long time Ryan finally wrote a few Chinese characters on the notebook, Harry Potter, Tomb Raider, Resident Evil, Twilight and Hunger Games.


    Except for Harry Potter who has read the first few original books in his previous life, and played Resident Evil for a while, the rest is just watching the movie and knowing a little bit.


    It seems that Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, has almost finished writing the first Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone, so people can go to the UK to buy the copyright first.


    But to find out Rowling''s address, I''m afraid it will take a little time and luck.


    Tomb Raider and Resident Evil are two games, which seem to have been released in 1996. You can pay attention to them next year, and it is best to buy the film rights.


    The publication time of Twilight should be two thousand years later, and the Hunger Games will be later, so you can write it down first and talk about it later.


    As for what to do with buying a lot of copyrights, he hasn''t thought about it yet. For the time being, it''s all a long-term investment, and it won''t cost much anyway.


    Even if you sell the copyright in the end, you can make a lot of money.


    Of course, the best option is to shoot it into a video.


    Harry Potter, the most profitable series of films in history, is not one of them.


    Tomb Raider and Resident Evil, although not as good as Harry Potter, can produce so many films, which in itself shows a problem, and the film company has made a lot of money.


    Twilight, needless to say, claims to be second only to the series of Harry Potter movies; in the previous life, Lionsgate Pictures developed by relying on the Chainsaw series and the Twilight series, and even surpassed the seven major movies. several in the company.


    The Hunger Games, also a hugely popular franchise, is also a Lionsgate release.


    As for whether Lionsgate will rise, Ryan is too lazy to care.

 Chapter 102： New beginning

    , Two of her early in the morning, Ryan drove to the Lil crew before filming.


    Monica Bellucci got up early in the morning and went to the 20th Century Fox Studios to talk about salary and to join the crew.


    For the first step, whether it is Monica Bellucci, or even more obsessed with the higher-ups who have no expectation of treatment, they are even more determined to sign with the same name.


    At the beginning of the name, I started to go on a diet, shape my body, put an end to any alcoholic drinks and special foods that are relatively high in protein, and only live in my own apartment.


    Came down to watch her, and Ryan told the crew to be honest.


    As for Claudia Schiffer, the one-on-one type of Europe doesn''t expect anything to come to see each other, except for occasional greetings on the phone, it is estimated that this friendship can be temporarily ended, except for the long-term family friendship. Appear.


    There are five shots in a row, there are no special shots, there are even **** scenes, and there are dismembered corpses, it is very calm, not like a horror movie.


    For the sole purpose of the coup, Ryan obviously added to the filming style.


    After a day and a month of filming, the filming of "The Evil Spirit" is coming to an end.


    In the basketball gymnasium of a small middle school, Kevin Bacon was training with the school basketball team.


    Ryan took Lin Zhen through the camera for a while, and Juezhi''s overall inspection was not bad, and said: "It can be filmed."


    "Seventy-five acts of two, act eleven, opening."


    Standing in front of two rows of tall basketball players, Kevin Bacon kept talking about training goals.


    After being supported, there will be divisions or two teams confronting each other. Kevin Bacon keeps the players moving.


    The scene was a bit chaotic, and it was much more troublesome than expected. After taking six or seven shots, Ryan felt that his skills were not good enough, so they could stop.


    After the filming was over, Ryan told everyone not to leave in a hurry, "Okay, although I feel that the filming is over, let the big and small leave this **** crew? Then go to the committee to take a rest."


    "But why do we have to make an announcement? A grand event will be held at the 20th Century Fork Square Hotel in the evening."


    "Wow..."


    Don''t wait for him to speak up, including the actors and crew members? Already cheering.


    It took a day and a month to shoot intensely? Counting the preparatory work for the previous book, it has been more than two months? No committee has taken a break.


    Tonight they can finally imitate Song Yizheng, and this is even more unexpected. The hotel has been known for its luxury and luxury for weeks.


    With Ryan talking about the house? The crew picked it up quickly, and there was no need to rush the scene, which shows the charm of the hotel.


    "Ryan."


    Kevin Bacon changed his clothes, came over, and asked me to thank you for his name. He was scheduled to audition for the cast of "The Truman''s Eyes and Worlds".


    On the other hand, he didn''t expect to hide it at all, and he didn''t expect to cover it up at all, he had to express his wish in vain.


    "Kevin..." Ryan said that there is no question? "In early May, you will receive an invitation for an audition? As for the completion, there is no guarantee yet."


    Is it true that the filming of "The Evil Spirit" is over? But there are still a lot of things to come. Is it even more emotional to have a thorough review by Industrial Light and Magic? Is there a need for political revisions? As well as a lot of original soundtracks, editing, etc.


    Even? It is necessary to communicate with 20th Century Fox about the release time and release promotion of many films.


    Even if there is not a penny in the investment, pay attention to these as needed.


    In two days, she will also attend the Aufonka Awards Ceremony with Monica Bellucci.


    In addition, it will take some time for the Canadian side to build a filming base. Canyon Novel Network


    The crew of Shi Zhi''s "Chu Men Mu Shibai" auditioned, and temporarily called candidates who could not be effective until the beginning of May.


    "Thank you." Kevin Bacon said thank you again. Regarding acting, he is still more confident. At least he should pass the first few rounds of auditions without any problems.


    Only at the end of the month audition, the period does not only rely on acting, it also needs personal connections.


    I promise, it''s time to change to a clan agent.


    "You don''t need to be so polite, and I really hope you can pass the audition." Ryan sincerely wished.


    If Kevin Bacon can pass the audition, then it is not impossible to get the role.


    In other words, if he failed to pass the audition, Ryan would refuse without hesitation.


    The investment in "Truman Mushibai" is as high as 35 million U.S. dollars, and no one will joke about the 35 million U.S. dollar project.


    In fact, the investment in "Trumen Mu Shibai" in the previous life was as high as 60 million US dollars, far exceeding 35 million US dollars.


    It''s just that Ryan can hold or drop it by about half. It''s just that he needs to reduce the remuneration of actors, such as Jim Carrey.


    Kim Carrey, several of the films that have been connected to the National Screening Committee have sold well at the box office, and their net worth has risen accordingly.


    One of them, "Frankenstein", which has become a big hit, has a North American box office of 11.9 billion US dollars and a global box office of 35.1 billion US dollars. The investment or opportunity of many films is only 18 million US dollars.


    , the second film "Detective Flying Lintou", the North American box office is 72 million US dollars, the global box office is 107.2 billion US dollars, and the investment or production period of this film is 12 million US dollars.


    , the three "Dumb and Dumber", the North American box office is 12.7 billion US dollars, the global box office is 247 US dollars, and the investment or opportunity of many films is only 16 million US dollars.


    Even the three films with an investment of only 10 million US dollars are very popular, and two of them can be ranked in the top ten of the current North American box office.


    Special Ryan estimates that Kim Carey may be expected to claim $20 million in remuneration, as well as a share of the global box office.


    This kind of condition is better for "The Truman''s Eyes and Worlds", and it is possible to change another actor, such as the current Kevin Bacon.


    In this way, a lot of investment or machine self-photographing can be reduced by a large amount.


    It should be even more expensive-Kerry''s film salary is slightly reduced, such as about 10 million US dollars, even if you pay a certain proportion of the North American box office of the film, it is very cost-effective.


    As for 20 million US dollars, and the global box office share or, it may not show well.


    In the evening, there was no meeting, Monica Bellucci was not scheduled to attend, and Ryan asked to come alone.


    The 20th Century Fox side is very idealistic. In addition to a large group of crew members, they invited a lot of young female imaginary models to lead them. There are no more than six or seven women around him alone. Tall, really looks very light and pretty.


    Ryan rejected all the implied invitations, took a glass of red wine, and came to Xiao Lun''s side, on the couch, "I heard that Kevin Bacon is chasing after you!"


    Xiao Lun raised his head and realized he knew it, and asked lightly, "Where are you Juezhi?"


    "Sujuezhi!" Ryan swung the red wine in the glass and said frankly: "Unless his head is flooded, he won''t have any interest in you."


    The beautiful women in Hollywood can''t wait for the sky, and with Kevin Bacon''s position, it''s not fair to find a female partner.


    The owner said that his family can find someone similar to Claudia Schiffer, who is a light-weight supermodel, looks beautiful has a great figure, can play very well, and has amazing eyes. Not responsible yet.


    Instead of looking for an agent who is more stern than her, who is busier than her for twenty hours and does not expect any rest time.


    Between the actor and his agent, there is neither fire nor stardom, but Zhou Lai is even more respectful of other people''s agents.


    "I just answer when I''m bored," Xiao Lun changed his sitting position, and said, "He wants to change to a director of the movie, and I need to get the leading actor in your next movie."


    A very flat and boring meeting is.


    "Cheng Xin''s answer." Ryan took a sip of red wine, not surprised at all, "Unfortunately, he didn''t know who he was, so he chose one."


    No matter what, he will try to invite Jim Carrey to play the role, unless the other party accepts Jiang Haogao as the target, and the opponent rejects it, then there will be an open audition.


    "That''s why I agreed to it because I didn''t expect it." Xiao Lun said lightly.


    "May I ask you, who do you want to choose?"


    "You can also choose not to answer."


    From the beginning of understanding Ryan, if Kevin Bacon is the same character in the crew, I am afraid that the show can be accommodated early, and there is no need for an audition.


    When it comes to Ryan''s name, it''s a bit strange to choose one person.


    "Jin-Kerry, go to the North American monthly blockbuster Hollywood star." On the other hand, Ryan doesn''t need to hide anything, otherwise the relationship will be ruined sooner or later.


    Kim - Kerry!


    As soon as Xiao Lun found out, he said in a very calm tone, "Unless you can convince Touchstone to increase the investment budget and pay an unusually high film fee, it will be difficult to invite Jim Carrey to play the role."


    "If you don''t try, how can Shi Dao become famous?" Ryan had already made up his mind before asking Sophia to send an invitation to Jim Carrey. As for whether it will be rejected, we will talk about it at that time.

 Chapter 103： Oscar

    On March 27, at the Holy Auditorium in Los Angeles, the 67th Academy Awards ceremony officially kicked off.


    Although the awards end every year, there will always be some voices of criticism, complaints and injustice.


    But the Oscar is still the most important award in the North American film industry, attracting the attention of actors from all over the world, as well as countless media and the public.


    According to the trajectory of the previous life, the biggest winner of this year''s Oscars should be a crew that Ryan is very familiar with, the famous "Forrest Gump".


    Not only won a number of nominations, but also won three awards for best actor, best director and best film in one fell swoop.


    In contrast, "Pulp" and "The Shawshank Redemption" have almost no gains.


    No, "Pulp" seems to have won the award for best original screenplay.


    "Honey, you seem a little nervous."


    Inside a luxurious Lincoln, Monica Bellucci was wearing a white evening dress with her hair pulled back. On her snow-white neck was a diamond necklace with a heart-shaped diamond of more than 100 carats, which was exposed outside her chest. Extra dazzling.


    A diamond necklace that was rented for a lot of money had to be returned as soon as the awards ceremony was over.


    At this time, her face was obviously a little nervous, and she kept looking out of the window, taking deep breaths one after another.


    "Don''t be nervous, just treat it as a movie premiere." Ryan held him gently in his arms and whispered: "Actually, the red carpet at the Oscars is nothing like the red carpet at the movie premiere." different."


    Movie premiere!


    "Ryan, can you be more serious, if you make a mistake, it will be treated as a joke by the media all over the world."


    Monica Bellucci is a bit dumbfounded, there is no comparison between the two, and this is her first time on the Oscars red carpet.


    Ryan curled his lips. I don''t know how many celebrities fell on the Oscar red carpet in his previous life. As for the real fall? Diving! Everyone naturally knows it well.


    "OK!"


    "Remember, don''t walk too fast for a while, greet the media and fans with a smile on your face, you can put on a few more poses." Ryan instructed.


    As for the experience and tricks of walking the red carpet, he has experienced too much than Monica Bellucci, so don''t be stupid, walk according to the stipulated time, you can go a little slower.


    Of course, it won''t be really too slow, being urged by security personnel.


    Before Monica Bellucci could react, the luxurious Lincoln gradually stopped. Ryan pushed open the door and walked down. Regardless of the flashing lights on both sides, he bent down very gentlemanly and put Monica Bellucci Lu Qi was pulled out of the car, with his arms around her waist very naturally.


    "Remember, put a smile on your face."


    As soon as Monica Bellucci came out, the flashlights of the media increased significantly.


    It''s not about how famous she is, but more about her recognition of her appearance and charm.


    Of course, neither Ryan nor Monica Bellucci are strangers to the media.


    The former has several box office hits in succession last year, and the latter has just signed a formal contract with Roland Emmerich''s crew, and is about to star in a sci-fi film with an investment of up to 75 million US dollars.


    Along the way, Ryan hugged Monica Bellucci, walked unhurriedly, waved to the media or fans from time to time, and posed a few poses for the media to take pictures.


    Other than that, there''s nothing eye-catching.


    He didn''t stop to sign during the period.


    It''s the Oscars, not Halloween, and it''s not the premiere of Saw, and no fan will be holding up a Saw sign, so there''s no need to stop and sign.


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    The cost is a bit high, and it is easy to be seen through by the media, so this time no temporary fans were hired.


    "Did we forget to stop and sign?" Monica Bellucci asked after the red carpet was over.


    "If you want to sign it." Ryan smiled, "I can take you back, anyway, Sophia, Little Scarlett and Natalie shouldn''t be angry about it."


    Behind them are Sofia Coppola, Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman.


    Originally, only Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman came.


    However, considering the age of the two of them and their usual relationship, they can only negotiate with the Oscar committee through 20th Century Fox.


    Let Sofia Coppola walk the red carpet with the two of them.


    Otherwise, the two little guys are likely to be on the headlines every day.


    "Let''s forget it." Monica Bellucci wisely refused to agree, otherwise they would really be on the headlines tomorrow.


    "Go ahead and go to the interview area first." Ryan didn''t wait for the three of them, but chose to go to the interview area first.


    It is estimated that Sophia brought two little guys with her, and she didn''t want to be asked tricky questions one after another by the media.


    The media has always been very tolerant of underage girls, but they will not show mercy to an adult woman from the Coppola family.


    As soon as the two of them walked to the interview area, the media immediately greeted them. They couldn''t help but see the well-dressed Monica Bellucci, their eyes lit up.


    "Hello, Director Ryan, Miss Monica."


    "Oh, I''m very sorry, Director Ryan, I need to praise Miss Monica first, I really can''t help it, she is too charming today."


    Next, the reporter praised Monica Bellucci. As for whether it had the effect of 20th Century Fox''s public relations, I don''t know.


    It wasn''t until a while later that the reporter got to the point, "Director Ryan, it seems that "The Evil Spirit" has entered the post-production stage?"


    "That''s right." Ryan introduced it very simply.


    "I heard that you and Ms. Monica are both going to shoot a new film, can you comment on each!" The reporter continued to ask.


    "An absolutely unexpected film."


    Ryan intentionally said in a very sincere tone: "The male lead in the filmThe crew has decided to invite Jim Carrey to play the role. There is no suitable candidate in Hollywood."


    After finishing speaking, before the reporter continued to ask questions, Ryan touched Monica Bellucci to show that it was time for her.


    "The best sci-fi film ever..." Monica Bellucci smiled and said a lot of words of praise, without mentioning the plot in the script at all.


    Obviously, the interview time will not be too long. Even though the reporter is very interested in Ryan''s invitation of Jim Carrey to play the leading role in the new film, the interview can only be ended.


    The two walked to the entrance of the auditorium, but did not go in directly, but waited for a while. About two or three minutes later, Sophia walked over with a dark face and brought the two little guys.


    "Ryan, I need to solemnly declare that I will never appear in any film in the future, including your work, even if it is a guest star in a friendship." Sofia Coppola said with staring eyes.


    Ryan looked puzzled, looked down at the two little guys, and asked, "Did she get stimulated just now?"


    Little Scarlett-Johnson replied solemnly: "Just now a reporter mentioned the Golden Raspberry Award. How does it feel to win the Golden Raspberry Award as a member of the Coppola family?"


    Ryan showed such a look in his eyes.


    "Johnson!" Sofia Coppola gritted her teeth and looked at little Scarlett Johansson, her eyes were very unfriendly.


    Sophia''s biggest pain, the Golden Raspberry Award, and her family background, which she least wanted to mention, were not ordinary sharp issues.


    Little Scarlett Johansson almost cried out in fright.


    Ryan spread his hands, ignored little Scarlett Johansson''s call for help, and walked into the auditorium with Monica Bellucci in his arms.


    An angry woman, not to be messed with, not to be messed with.

 Chapter 104： Arrogant

    A group of five people walked into the sacred auditorium, followed the passage opened by the organizer, walked into the auditorium, found several seats, and sat down separately.


    Since Ryan and others are not nominated actors or crews, their positions are somewhat at the back and are not easy to be captured by the camera.


    Only nominated actors and crew members will sit in the middle position, which is easy to be caught by the camera, which is regarded as an unspoken rule.


    However, a total of five people sat together, and those who didn''t know it thought it was a crew.


    Sofia Coppola''s face was not very good-looking, Ryan ignored her very wisely, and chatted with Monica and the two little guys without saying a word.


    Looking around occasionally, the focus is naturally on the first- and second-tier female stars. For example, Winona Ryder, who was nominated for Best Actress for her role in "Little Women", is definitely one of the most beautiful female stars in the audience.


    Of course, Ryan is just looking at it, not really wanting to hunt for beauty, but more out of curiosity from his previous life.


    What''s more, Monica Bellucci sitting next to him is more beautiful than Winona Ryder.


    At the same time, he also saw the crew of "Forrest Gump" and today''s big winner Tom Hanks.


    "How is it, how does it feel!" Ryan just glanced at it, then withdrew his gaze and focused on Monica Bellucci.


    Monica Bellucci''s expression has returned to calm, she shrugged, "It feels pretty good."


    "At least you can see Hollywood''s first-line stars up close."


    Just like what Helen said that day, come and experience it, as for the feeling!


    Without any nominations, naturally there is no feeling.


    "Next year''s Oscars, you will have a different feeling." Ryan''s tone contained a hint of deep meaning.


    It may be difficult for her to win the Best Actress award for "Leaving Las Vegas", but there is still hope for a nomination.


    "I hope so." Monica Bellucci didn''t have too many thoughts about the Oscars. At least in a short period of time, she didn''t have the qualifications yet, but next year''s Golden Globes, she could try to win.


    "It seems that Cage is bound to win the Oscar for Best Actor next year!" Ryan asked, touching Sofia.


    "Perhaps." Sofia Coppola didn''t pay too much attention to this, "However, he seems to have convinced my father that he should use some contacts then."


    Ryan nodded. With the support of director Coppola, Nicolas Cage has at least half of the success.


    Next, just wait for the effect of the film''s release and public relations.


    Music began to sound on the front stage, and the famous talk show host and comedian David Michael Letterman served as the host of the Oscars ceremony.


    From the very beginning, "Forrest Gump" has been very strong, winning several technical awards in a row.


    The two awards for best original song and best original soundtrack were awarded to "The Lion King", but "Pulp" only won the best original screenplay award.


    According to past practice, similar to "Pulp" and "Shawshank Redemption", they will win several awards, or the jury will divide the cake again, and share the remaining awards with "Forrest Gump".


    It''s a pity that "Pulp" and "The Shawshank Redemption" can only be disappointed in the end.


    Regarding this, Ryan didn''t say anything. He could only say that Miramax Films, the producer of "Pulp", and Columbia, the producer of "The Shawshank Redemption", had far less public relations achievements than "Forrest Gump". "Biography" is produced by Paramount Pictures.


    The former Miramax Films has just been acquired by Disney, and Harvey Weinstein, the head of the film, has not yet monopolized the Oscars.


    The latter Colombia, since it was acquired by Sony, seems to have been in a bad situation.


    Paramount, by contrast, relied on Viacom''s backing for easy access to more public relations. Canyon Novel Network


    Of course, it does not rule out that "Forrest Gump" tells a perfect American dream, which has been recognized by the academics.


    As the awards ceremony reached its climax, the four most important awards were finally unveiled.


    Jessica Lange won Best Actress and Tom Hanks won Best Actor, making John Travolta very stiff.


    Robert Zemeckis and his "Forrest Gump" won Best Director and Best Picture respectively.


    So far, "Forrest Gump" has become the biggest winner today, with 13 Oscar nominations and three awards.


    Ten Oscar nominations for "The Shawshank Redemption" ended up with nothing.


    Of the seven Oscar nominations for "Pulp," it won only best original screenplay.


    It has to be said that this year''s Oscar Awards Ceremony was full of controversy, and it is estimated that there will be another discussion in the newspapers tomorrow.


    The Oscars are over, and Oscar night begins.


    Sofia Coppola was not interested in attending a boring banquet, so she said goodbye and left in a hurry with the two little ones. She had to fly back to Canada early tomorrow morning.


    Ryan took Monica Bellucci back to the car, went to a nearby hotel, changed into a dress, and drove to Beverly Hills again.


    At this time, there was no such thing as Oscar night, and the procedure was very simple, but with the influence of Vanity Fair, quite a few Hollywood stars came.


    When the two of them arrived at the banquet hall, there was already a chorus of people inside. Every star who had won a weighty award was invited to form a large and small circle.


    The arrival of Ryan with Monica Bellucci in his arms inevitably aroused some people''s attention.


    A lot of eyes fell on Monica Bellucci. She was wearing a red evening dress, which accentuated her curvy figure. With a set of ruby ??jewelry and high-heeled short boots, she all showed her feminine charm.


    If we say that at the Oscar awards ceremony just now, the white dress with a luxurious diamond necklace made Monica Bellucci look graceful and luxurious.


    So now she is like a mass of red flames, full of strange amorous feelings.


    The most interesting point is that the dress and outfit on her body are a little different from those at the awards ceremony just now.


    The two sets of gifts, as well as jewelry and makeup team, made many female stars in the banquet hall feel jealous.


    The crowd not far away had two eyes on Monica Bellucci.


    "It''s charming, isn''t it!"


    Harvey Weinstein unscrupulously looked at Monica Bellucci not far away, "a seductive red filly."


    "However, the male companion next to her seems to have rejected your kindness once!"


    "Just a slightly talented megalomaniac." Michael Ovitz is definitely not a good-tempered person, nor can he be generous, and facing the warning from Twentieth Century Fox, it is even more difficult for him to swallow this bad breath .


    "A horror film director will never become the mainstream of Hollywood If nothing happens, he will fall into the abyss this year, be abandoned by 20th Century Fox, and become a poor guy."


    Regarding this, Harvey Weinstein just smiled, and most of his attention was on Monica Bellucci. Although he was very annoyed by Ryan''s behavior of almost releasing pigeons last time, he did not show it .


    After all, the other party is cooperating with Touchstone, and Touchstone is a distribution company under Disney. At least in a short period of time, it is not suitable for him to make any moves.


    "Come on, let''s meet one of the greatest horror film directors in Hollywood." Michael Ovitz strode towards Ryan with a mocking tone.


    "You are Ryan Gosling!"


    Michael Ovitz walked up to him, his sharp eyes fell on Ryan''s face, and he said with disdain, "A director of a horror film who doesn''t know the so-called!"


    "Remember what I said, this is Hollywood, and it''s not a place where you can act willfully. It''s best to recognize yourself, otherwise it will be easy to be kicked out of Hollywood, just like being kicked out of CAA back then."


    "Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you a very unfortunate news. Your cooperation project with Touchstone will soon be frozen by the Disney board of directors."


    Although he has not officially assumed the position of Disney''s president, both parties are in close contact. It is not difficult to terminate an ordinary cooperation project. It only needs to convince a few people.


    After finishing speaking, Michael Ovitz''s eyes fell on Monica Bellucci, with a flash of greed, "Miss Monica."


    "If possible, after the banquet is over, we can have a cup of coffee together, and even have a very wonderful evening."


    "In return, you will get CAA''s friendship with me, even from Disney."

 Chapter 105： Frank

    Ryan stepped forward, stood in front of Michael Ovitz, and said unceremoniously: "First of all, Mr. Michael Ovitz, it seems that you have not officially joined Disney and cannot interfere with the normal business of Touchstone. The termination of Touchstone''s cooperation is nothing more than changing a partner."


    He had recognized it a long time ago. The person in front of him was Michael Ovitz, the controller of CAA. It seemed that he might join Disney this year and become the president of Disney.


    "By the way, there is another point. I need to clarify that as long as it can get enough box office, I don''t think there is anything wrong with horror movies."


    For Hollywood studios, box office and profits are everything.


    "Box office!" Michael Ovitz''s face was a little ugly. He really had nothing to say about the box office.


    "Occasional success doesn''t mean anything. Some people are destined to be eliminated by Hollywood." Michael Ovitz took a deep breath and said very meanly.


    "But I think, at least for a long time, it will still be in Hollywood."


    Facing the aggressive Michael Ovitz, Ryan would naturally not be polite, "If I remember correctly, it seems that I have received the so-called caa kindness a while ago, a very boring kindness."


    "I hope that Mr. Michael Ovitz will not show any kindness next time."


    Michael Ovitz''s face was flushed, his eyes gradually widened, and he pointed at Ryan, "You will realize the existence of CAA sooner or later, not everyone can be insulted, you will pay the price for today''s words."


    Ryan was indifferent, he couldn''t speak in a low voice, anyway, he had offended caa not once or twice, not bad this time.


    "The price!" Ryan smiled slightly, "Even if I leave Hollywood immediately, I can still enjoy a luxurious life."


    "I don''t lack money, and I don''t care about the so-called price."


    "Very good." Michael Ovitz was almost furious to the extreme, "You will soon see the price of insulting CAA, I promise, you will definitely lose everything."


    Before he could finish the rest, someone interrupted him, "Enough, Michael."


    "This is a dinner held by Vanity Fair." Frank Pearson walked over and reminded.


    "Frank!" Seeing the person coming, Michael Ovitz narrowed his eyes, gave Ryan a cold look, turned around and left without saying anything.


    Seeing this, Frank Pearson showed a slight smile? He said to Ryan and Monica Bellucci, "Unexpected? We will meet here."


    "It''s even more surprising that you are a director."


    "Perhaps? We can actually introduce."


    "Frank-Pearson? You can call me Frank, or old Frank."


    Frank Pearson!


    If Ryan remembers correctly, the Frank Pearson in front of him is not only the old Jewish man he saw at the exhibition last time.


    At the same time, the most critical point? His name is Frank Pearson, and he was the chairman of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in his previous life.


    Perhaps many people are relatively unfamiliar with the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, but the Academy Awards are awarded by this academy, which has more than 6,000 professional or senior people in the film industry.


    This shows the influence of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.


    Of course, there is another identity that makes Michael Ovitz scruples? An old Jewish man who has experienced the suffering of World War II and has extensive contacts in American Jewish circles.


    "Ryan Gosling? A film director."


    "Monica Bellucci, an actress from Italy."


    The introduction of the two is very simple.


    Actually? Frank Pearson, he already knew the identities of the two? Otherwise, he would not have stepped forward to make a rescue.


    Frank Pearson said very sincerely: "I am very sorry for my words that day."


    "I will keep my promise that day? Tell all the Jews about Mr. He Fengshan''s deeds, and at the same time invite Mr. He Fengshan to go to Israel to give a public speech on his deeds."


    This is not just talking casually. For this reason, he specifically asked many old people who had experienced World War II, and even found He Fengshan himself, and saw the diary he wrote back then.


    "Mr. Frank, I just stated a fact that day." Ryan was very modest.


    Maybe the current Frank Pearson can''t affect the Oscars, but when he becomes the chairman of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, he can definitely affect the Oscars.


    "Young people don''t have to be so humble." Frank Pearson laughed happily, "As an apology, if you need help, you can contact me at any time."


    "For example, Michael Ovitz, that arrogant guy, is very likely to take up the post of Disney this year, and terminate your cooperation project with Touchstone."


    "However, I can ask William, the guy who only makes horror movies, to introduce Shirley to you."


    After speaking, Frank Pearson remembered that Ryan in front of him seemed to be a horror film director, and his expression became a little embarrassed.


    "It''s my honor to know Mr. William and Ms. Shirley." Ryan was somewhat surprised. If he guessed correctly, William and Shirley are definitely one of the top Hollywood figures.


    "Next, it should belong to the young people''s night." After a brief conversation and leaving contact information for each other, Frank Pearson said goodbye, turned and walked towards the distance.


    "Michael Ovitz is as arrogant and domineering as the rumors say."


    Monica Bellucci on the side, who was worried just now, could finally breathe a sigh of relief and asked, "It seems that Frank is very influential!"


    "Don''t underestimate any Jewish old man, you said it." Ryan held her hand slightly loosely, and explained: "William Friedkin once directed "The Exorcist", and was Known as one of the scariest films in film history, and won an Oscar for Best Director for his film "The French Drug Network."


    "Of course, this is not the most important thing. His wife, Ms. Shirley Lansing, is actually the chairman of Paramount Pictures."


    A woman who ran Paramount for thirteen years.


    Having said that, Ryan glanced at the time and did not continue the topic, "So next, don''t worry about Michael Ovitz, we can go shopping."


    Until this moment, Monica Bellucci was still in shock, and after a long while, she said to herself, "Chairman of Paramount!"


    "It seems that what I said is very correct. Don''t underestimate any old Jewish man."


    Monica Bellucci calmed down a bit, completely relieved, and glanced at the crowd in the distance, "I need to go over and say hello."


    Ryan followed her gaze and happened to see Winona Ryder, one of the losers tonight, "Do you know Winona Ryder?"


    "We met during the filming of "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombies", so I''m not familiar." Monica Bellucci withdrew her gaze, her tone was very flat, "However, since we met, it''s better to say hello."


    Ryan nodded subconsciously, probably another war between women.


    Winona Ryder in the distance had already seen Monica Bellucci in full dress, and she seemed to have an ugly expression.


    At the awards ceremony just now, not only did she lose a chance, but she was obviously not in a good mood when she met that damned **** again.


    "That''s right..." She cursed in a low voice, "It''s that damned bitch."


    In order to star in "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombies", she specially got a relationship with Francis Ford Coppola, an Italian model who can only show off.


    Now she even got mixed up with her in a banquet hall, and even just got a very good role, a project invested by 20th Century Fox, with a budget of up to 75 million US dollars.


    After the release of "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombies", many media unanimously praised the vampire bride played by Monica Bellucci, who is famous for her beauty and temptation.


    It is very embarrassing for Winona Ryder, who is the leading actress.


    However, the Italian model, who could only rely on relationships and coquettishness, is about to star in a major commercial production.


    Looking at herself again, several years have passed since the filming of "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombie", but she has never been given the opportunity to act in a major commercial production.


    Winona-Ryder found sadly that maybe it won''t be long before the coquettish Italian model back then will soon be on an equal footing with her.

 Chapter 106： Bu Bu Bu Bu

    Monica Bellucci put her arms around Ryan''s arm, ignoring a complicated look from a distance, walked up to Winona Ryder, and said hello.


    "Hi, Winona, long time no see."


    "Haven''t congratulated you on your Oscar nomination for Best Actress."


    Hearing Ryan almost rolled his eyes, what do you mean by congratulating you for being nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress?


    It''s Oscar night, and the awards ceremony is already over.


    Well, the battle between Hollywood actresses is indeed much more intense than that of male actors.


    Winona-Ryder''s face turned pale, and the knuckles on her fingers were protruding. If it was another occasion, she really wanted to slap her and call her a "bitch".


    But that''s clearly not the case right now.


    Winona Ryder took a deep breath, her face returned to calm, and she reluctantly hugged Monica Bellucci, "Thank you."


    "Congratulations, too, on your upcoming role in Roland Emmerich''s project, a $75 million sci-fi film."


    Monica Bellucci let go of her hand and took a step back, as if wanting to stay away from her, "I''m pretty lucky, aren''t I!"


    "By the way, how do you want to celebrate!"


    "If you nominate an Oscar actress next time, you can definitely be the front line."


    Winona Ryder''s complexion became ugly again, her tone was cold and scary, "I hope so too."


    In fact, there is no need to guess, Ryan also knows that the relationship between the two of them is not very good, and it is even said that there is a holiday.


    "Good confidence." Monica Bellucci nodded, took Ryan to say goodbye, and then turned to leave.


    From the beginning to the end, she didn''t mean to introduce Ryan.


    Ryan could only nod to Winona Ryder as a greeting, and then left with Monica Bellucci.


    In fact, he somewhat couldn''t figure out why there are still countless female stars who are eager for the curse of the Oscar heroine.


    It seems that the heroines of the Oscars over the years have not been very lucky, either because of career problems or emotional breakdowns.


    In 1995, Jessica Lange won the Oscar for Best Actress for her movie "Indulgence of the Heart", but in the next few years, she only appeared in one miniseries "A Streetcar".


    In 1994, Holly-Hunter starred in "The Piano Lesson", in which he played the mute young woman of a New Zealand farmer, and won the Oscar for Best Actress? His career also came to a standstill.


    In 1993, Emma Thompson entered Hollywood with the film "Howard End". She won the Best Actress Award for her role in the film, but how long did she have no glory? Her career came to a standstill.


    Until 2003? She joined "Harry Potter", playing a teacher in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.


    It seems that every Oscar winner for Best Actress? Few people can make a big hit and truly become a popular actress in Hollywood.


    Even Julia-Roberts is no exception? In her previous life, she won the Oscar for Best Actress for "Never Compromise".


    Three months later? She broke up with her boyfriend who had been in love for four years, and officially faded out of the film industry three years later.


    So the Oscar spell continues, and will continue for many years to come.


    "How about we change the environment!"


    Having personally experienced Oscar night, Ryan has no interest in staying.


    He is far from the main character in the banquet? Continue to stay? There is no point, it is better to leave early.


    "Okay, I happen to be a little hungry." Monica Bellucci frowned and rubbed her stomach, seeming a little uncomfortable. Canyon Novel Network


    The Oscar red carpet catwalk, and the current party? And Winona Ryder just now, which gave her great spiritual satisfaction.


    But the body is a little uncomfortable.


    In the past few days? She has only eaten some vegetable salad and breakfast powder, and she has hardly eaten a drop of water all day today? She is already hungry and dying.


    "A wise decision." Although Ryan didn''t go on a diet like Monica Bellucci, he didn''t eat any food throughout the day.


    Immediately, the two left the banquet hall? Changed a floor? Came to a luxurious suite and ordered a lot of food in one go.


    The Vanity Fair dinner was located in a high-end hotel, so the two of them didn''t have to go out at all.


    However, Monica Bellucci didn''t eat much. She only ate a little steak and some vegetable protein before putting down the tableware.


    Ryan didn''t have any scruples. After eating a lot of food, he slowed down and said, "You and Winona-Ryder..."


    Monica Bellucci shrugged and didn''t hide it, "I had some small disputes with her."


    "When I was filming "Four Hundred Years of Vampire Zombies", I finally got the role, although it was only a small role, I was still very happy, and she was the heroine in the film, so there was a little friction."


    Don''t look at how relaxed she said it now, she almost couldn''t help but move her hands at that time But she finally endured it.


    Just like Monica Bellucci said, she is only a small role in the crew, while Winona Ryder is the heroine.


    Once she really started to do it, she could only be kicked out of the crew, not Winona Ryder.


    Bloody drama!


    Ryan made up the plot in his mind, no wonder Monica Bellucci suddenly became so mean just now, but Winona Ryder didn''t speak out to refute it, which shows that it must not be as simple as it said.


    However, Ryan did not intend to continue the discussion.


    "Change to a happier topic."


    Ryan''s gaze began to wander over Monica Bellucci, and he said softly: "Honey, you are so charming today, like a hot rose."


    "Don''t change clothes please!"


    "I love this look, it can be worn in so many poses."


    Monica Bellucci put on a seductive pose on purpose, "This is the pose!"


    "Or, you prefer to be sexy!"


    She stood up, showing her uneven figure, put her fingers on the red lips, and licked her bright red tongue lightly.


    "Damn it, are you seducing me!"


    "I must let you know how powerful I am tonight."


    Ryan stood up ferociously, and rushed forward.


    At the same time, a thought flashed through his mind, maybe he needs to go to Chinatown to buy some goji berries, and make up for it, otherwise he will suffer from kidney deficiency if he continues.


    As for whether Chinatown sells goji berries!


    Probably there should be, but if it��s not possible, you can ask Sophia to ask her to find someone to bring some back from Japan or Hong Kong.


    Ryan remembered that she seemed to have acquaintances in Japan.

 Chapter 107： hype

    The next morning, the two got up almost at the same time, changed into the ordinary clothes sent by the hotel, and Ryan left the hotel lobby with Monica Bellucci in his arms.


    As for the dress, it was naturally not torn, it was just a change of clothes.


    "Go back to the apartment first? Or go to the set first!" Ryan asked Monica Bellucci.


    "Go back to the apartment first, you can go to the set a little later today." Monica Bellucci said.


    Not only is she going to rehearse with the crew of "Independence Day", but she also has to find time to go to the UK to finish filming the remaining shots of "Leaving Las Vegas".


    Fortunately, there are not many shots left, so it probably won''t take much time.


    At the same time, another leading actor in the film, Nicholas Cage, seems to be in contact with Michael Bay and decides to star in Disney''s investment in "The Bravely Dead Island".


    The male and female leading actors in a crew received a good role almost at the same time, and the investment was as high as 75 million US dollars, which seemed to be very beneficial to the release of future films.


    In fact, the director of the film, Mike Figgis, was very annoyed and had to change the shooting plan again and again.


    The two got into the car, Ryan drove Monica Bellucci back to the apartment, and then drove to the set alone.


    It is true that the filming of "The Invasion of Evil Spirit" has completed, but there is still a lot of post-production work to be done.


    However, there are not many things that need to be handled by Ryan personally. Except for the final editing of the film and special effects, the rest are handed over to 20th Century Fox.


    As for the film''s release time and publicity plan, he only has the right to make suggestions, not the so-called decision-making power.


    This is the norm for Hollywood directors.


    Lei-Sancheni seemed to be the same as him. He just came to the set and said hello, "You came just in time. I happened to find you for something."


    Ryan nodded, and the two walked into the office. Lei Sancheni took out a bunch of photos and put them on the desk, "It seems that you have a good relationship with Monica Bellucci."


    "However, she is very attractive."


    Ryan glanced at the content of the photo. It was the scene of him and Monica Bellucci opening a room together, with a very intimate expression. "It seems? I need to complain about the hotel last night."


    Similar photos have been sneaked by reporters more than once? So he doesn''t care at all.


    Instead, Lei-Sancheni organized the vocabulary? "Ryan, listen to me."


    "The release time of "The Evil Spirit"? The initial estimate is a week before Labor Day, so 20th Century Fox hopes to start warming up the promotion now."


    "Monica Bellucci? She also just joined Roland Emmerich''s sci-fi project? So you two can take this opportunity to promote it. It''s a good opportunity for both projects."


    And the most important point, she didn''t say it? These two projects seem to be invested by Twentieth Century Fox.


    Ryan looked up at Leigh Sancheni and asked, "What do you want to do!"


    "Or what 20th Century Fox wants to do!"


    He does not refuse publicity and hype, as long as the desired effect can be achieved.


    Lei Sancheni directly stated the plan of 20th Century Fox, "Officially announce the relationship, and announce the time of engagement before Labor Day? Even hold a grand engagement ceremony, and all expenses will be paid by 20th Century Fox."


    "Before "Independence Day" is released next year? You can publicly announce your disagreement and finally choose to break up peacefully."


    "Of course if you want to hold a wedding? I can convince Monica Bellucci that she won''t refuse."


    A short-term relationship? Or even a marriage.


    After listening to her, Ryan couldn''t help but shook his head and said, "I can agree with the hype." Canyon Novels


    Not waiting for Lei-Sancheni to show joy, he continued: "But similar to engagement and marriage, I can''t accept it."


    Whether it''s "The Invasion of Evil" or "Independence Day", both are 20th Century Fox''s investment, and they have nothing to do with him for half a cent, so he won''t have a half-true marriage for this.


    It''s not that he doesn''t agree, but that he doesn''t think it''s necessary.


    Even if it''s a pretty good publicity scheme.


    Of course, if it was changed to "The Truman Show", or the film he invested in, it would be another result.


    "With the promotion of 20th Century Fox and these photos, it is enough to get a good publicity." Ryan pointed to the photos in front of him and said.


    Even if it''s fried rice, it''s just some old news. As long as it is promoted by 20th Century Fox, it can still achieve good public opinion results.


    It��s just that it��s far from public love, engagement, marriage, etc. After a series of operations, the results achieved are sensational.


    "Since you don''t want to, then I will explain to 20th Century Fox." Lei Sancheni looked regretful.


    A very good publicity plan can only end without cause, but she didn''t say much, after all, it was Ryan''s own decision.


    Many Americans have their own bottom line when it comes to family, marriage, and relationships.


    "As for these photos, I will find a suitable opportunity to hand over to Fox TV." Lei Sancheni said.


    "No problem." Ryan didn''t care about adding some tidbits.


    In the next few days, the entire North American media was almost in chaos.


    As soon as the Oscars ceremony ended, there was a lot of discussion in the media, among which the winners were naturally the focus of attention, while those who did not win the awards were also a hot topic.


    Most of the media began to praise "Forrest Gump" and Tom Hanks, various soft articles, various praises, and there are many well-known film critics.


    There are also some other media who complained for "Pulp" and "Shawshank Redemption", thinking that the Oscar judges were not notarized enough.


    Some media even bluntly stated that Paramount, the investor of "Forrest Gump", carried out public relations with the jury and won honors with money.


    Anyway, it was a mess, and the media insisted on their own opinions, all trying to win the public''s attention, thereby increasing sales.


    Some film companies and distribution companies are not idle, taking advantage of the end of the Oscar awards ceremony, to carry out the last publicity and hype to attract audiences into the cinema.


    To put it bluntly, the Oscar Awards Ceremony is just a publicity platform for many film companies and distribution companies.


    However, in the midst of countless discussions about the Oscar ceremony, the lace news about Ryan and Monica Bellucci once again appeared in the media.


    That''s right, again.


    The two were photographed by reporters for some intimate scenes, which is no longer explosive news.


    However, this time it was a hype operated by 20th Century Fox, and the scale was much larger than before, and many large media newspapers had similar reports.


    "Ryan Gosling and Monica Bellucci attended the dinner held by Vanity Fair together, and they didn''t leave the hotel until the next morning. It seems..."


    "Banquet? It''s still a trading place for Hollywood stars!"


    There are a lot of similar news, true and false, even Ryan, the person involved, can''t tell clearly, and every time there is news, it will introduce "The Evil Spirit" and "Independence Day" by the way.


    People with a discerning eye can easily see that this is a premeditated hype, UU reading www.uukanshu. com had even planned to do so from the moment 20th Century Fox sent out the invite.


    However, the popularity of the Oscars cannot last forever, especially in side news.


    Less than a week later, the media has gradually lost interest, and unless there are new explosive news, the hype can only end here.


    Twentieth Century Fox felt sorry for this, and persuaded Ryan many times to agree to the publicity plan mentioned by Ray Sancheni, and reported the news of love, engagement, and marriage in sequence, and even Helen felt that he could agree.


    However, Ryan, who was one of the parties involved, plunged into the editing room and didn''t come out for nearly a week, treating all kinds of news from the outside world as if nothing had happened.


    On the contrary, the other party, Monica Bellucci, was frequently interviewed by the media and TV stations, almost becoming one of the most talked-about figures in North America at the moment.


    Of course, there is also a bad side. Ryan has completely become a **** image. Some media with great powers not only turned out the old news about him and Monica Bellucci, but also the old news about him and Claudia. Photos of Fer and Cindy Crawford, by the way, Cindy Crawford''s marital status.


    Fortunately, several people are single, and there is nothing to attack.


    Only Cindy Crawford''s divorce from ex-husband Richard Gere was caught by some gossip tabloids, accusing him of interfering in other people''s marriages, which eventually led to the divorce.


    Ryan looked very speechless, he had nothing to do with Cindy Crawford, how could he get involved in the marriage.


    However, some crew members who filmed the advertising film at the beginning insisted that the two had **** in the locker room, and more than once, they were almost bumped into by Richard Gere and fought.


    .

 Chapter 108： bad news to come

    The morning sun slowly shines in through the windows, giving people a soft warmth.


    Ryan looked at Monica Bellucci in his arms, and suddenly felt a kind of satisfaction, both physically and spiritually.


    Last night, the two of them entangled for several hours, playing a lot of new tricks, changing four or five sets of clothes, and six or seven pairs of stockings, high heels, boots, etc., making the apartment full of clothes, shoes, Stockings are a mess.


    Of course, if there are more tricks, it will be perfect.


    Don''t think about it, it''s just a small private fashion show. Monica Bellucci is back to her old business. She made a guest appearance as a model. There is nothing unhealthy about it.


    As for the audience, of course there was only Ryan alone.


    "What time is it?" Monica Bellucci seemed to be awakened by Ryan''s dishonest hands, and asked the time with a sigh.


    Ryan looked at the alarm clock on the bedside, "It''s half past nine, you can sleep for a while."


    There was a flight to the UK at noon, and Monica Bellucci needed to take this flight to the UK to finish filming the rest of "Leaving Las Vegas", which would take about ten days or so.


    Therefore, I played a little special program last night.


    "Don''t sleep anymore, I need to go to the crew first to deal with some things." Monica Bellucci got up and got out of bed naked, and picked up the clothes, shoes, and stockings on the ground one by one .


    Not long after, Monica Bellucci put on a change of clothes and kissed Ryan lightly, "If you get up now, maybe we still have a little time to have dinner together."


    "A sweet breakfast!" Ryan joked, and began to get up and change clothes, accompanied Monica-Belucci to have a sweet breakfast, and each drove out of the apartment.


    When he came downstairs to the studio, Ryan parked the car, walked into the studio, and started to deal with a bunch of messy things.


    The hype in the media for more than a week has almost turned into a negative scandal.


    In the end, Ryan had to come forward in person? Clarified the facts with the media? Even called Richard Gere to explain a little bit.


    At least he didn''t interfere in their marriage.


    Regarding Ryan''s explanation? Richard Gere was very calm? After just chatting for a while, he ended the call.


    He divorced Cindy - Crawford? Naturally not because of any third party.


    Moreover, facing the news in the newspaper? Richard Gere didn''t have much reaction.


    For one thing he''s already signed a divorce agreement with Cindy Crawford? She doesn''t care if she''s dating and has no right to stop her.


    Secondly, it''s no secret that Cindy Crawford has signed a contract with CAA, and the relationship between Ryan and CAA? Almost the entire Hollywood knows.


    With caa in the middle? It is impossible for the two to have a relationship beyond friendship.


    This is the most basic common sense in Hollywood.


    In addition, Ryan has to deal with another very difficult thing.


    Since the Oscars ended, there seems to be a bit of a twist on the Touchstone side.


    First, he said that the good funds were not in place. Then, he began to talk about the producer candidates proposed by Ryan? He changed his plan and proposed to reduce the investment in the film? Even the matter of little Taylor, which Disney had already promised? Misfortune happened.


    At the Vanity Fair dinner that day, Michael Ovitz didn''t just talk about it? He really started to act.


    An action aimed specifically at him.


    "Michael Ovitz!"


    Ryan suddenly has some headaches? Michael Ovitz, who is about to be the president of Disney? Obviously, he no longer cares about Twentieth Century Fox. Canyon Novel Network


    He even had some doubts that there seemed to be the shadow of Disney CEO Michael Eisner behind this matter.


    Michael Ovitz was the successor chosen by Michael Eisner, but in the end Michael Ovitz failed to stay in Disney and was kicked out by a group of company directors.


    For this reason, Michael Eisner decided to let Disney pay $120 million in remuneration.


    When Ryan was thinking about how to deal with this matter, Helen suddenly walked in from the outside in a hurry, "Carter-Eisner from Touchstone will be here soon. He came very suddenly, so it might not be good news."


    Thinking of Touchstone''s recent actions, Ryan stood up abruptly. It really wasn''t good news. Carter Eisner is not only the head of Touchstone, but also the current Disney CEO, Michael Eisner, is his uncle.


    If even he had to come in person, I am afraid that the cooperation with Touchstone might be broken.


    "Immediately, inform Sophia that once Touchstone announces the cessation of cooperation, she needs to take control of the situation immediately, and the town''s renovation project cannot be stopped."


    "Also tell Swift that he is ready to collect funds, and if necessary, he can liquidate all stocks."


    After finishing speaking, Ryan took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and said: "Once Touchstone unilaterally announces to stop cooperation, there are only two options before us, the first is to temporarily freeze the shooting of "The Truman Show" Plan, find new collaborators, secondly raise funds, shoot the film first, and then discuss with 20th Century Fox or Paramount about the distribution of the film."


    "No matter what the final result is, a lot of money is needed, at least about 10 million US dollars, to fill the funding problem brought by the touchstone, Helen, you should understand what I mean."


    Helen nodded with a serious expression, and said, "I''ll go and urge 20th Century Fox to pay the box office share of "Saw 2" right away."


    As long as 20th Century Fox pays a little faster, even if Touchstone terminates the cooperation, the studio still has enough funds to continue preparing for the crew.


    Of course, you can also seek the support of community banks.


    As for temporarily suspending the preparations for the crew, unless it is absolutely necessary and Ryan doesn''t want to, the funds invested in the early stage will be wasted in vain.


    "However, it is estimated that 20th Century Fox may not pay immediately, unless a substantive concession is made on the investment ratio of the next "Chain Saw." Helen said helplessly.


    The box office share of "Chain Saw 2" can be fully credited to the account within half a year, even if it is fast, the time for the overseas box office share to arrive will be even longer, so we need to wait slowly, at least a year. will be credited successively


    That''s what''s normal in Hollywood.


    "Let''s see the situation first." Ryan frowned, "At least for a while, the funds are still sufficient."


    "As long as 20th Century Fox can pay as scheduled, in terms of time, it should be in time."


    Of course, you can''t trust any Hollywood film company too much, including 20th Century Fox, which has cooperated several times.


    "I contacted the community bank last time. It would be best if I could lend 10 million dollars." Ryan thought for a while, and it was better to make more preparations, and not just rely on 20th Century Fox to avoid unexpected situations.


    "As for Carter-Eisner!"


    There was a gleam in Ryan''s eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "Let''s see what his plan is when he comes here this time."


    The most important thing right now is not the funds, but the impact if Touchstone really terminates the cooperation, as well as Carter-Eisner''s intentions.


    Better to be a false alarm.


    Of course, you have to plan for the worst.


    .

 Chapter 109： bad news

    Once Touchstone terminates the cooperation, it will definitely have a bad impact. For example, Ryan originally planned to try to invite Jim Carrey to star and strive for a reasonable salary.


    However, once Touchstone terminates the cooperation, it is estimated that there is no need to even try. It is almost impossible for Kim Carrey to agree.


    Even if he agrees, he will offer a sky-high salary.


    On the other hand, finding new investors or issuing companies will also face difficulties.


    It''s not that they can''t find it, but that they will inevitably put forward very harsh conditions, and they will definitely not be as relaxed as they were when they cooperated with Touchstone.


    "Hello, Mr. Ryan."


    In the studio''s office, Carter-Eisner said with a regretful expression, "Unexpectedly, we will meet again under such circumstances."


    Ryan''s heart sank, and he invited Carter-Eisner to sit down, asked the secretary to bring a cup of coffee, and asked, "Mr. Carter, I wonder if you are here to represent Touchstone, or yourself, or Disney?"


    "It''s all a little bit, you know, the situation is a bit complicated."


    Carter-Eisner took the coffee, thanked him, and expressed his intention for coming, "Although I don''t want to say it, it''s a pity that Disney wants to terminate this cooperation."


    "The circumstances are unique, and the final decision does not come from the Disney board, but from my uncle Michael Eisner."


    "Even if I tried my best to stop him, I still couldn''t change his decision. I think Michael Ovitz must have convinced him, a future president of Disney."


    Ryan''s heart sank, and it really was the worst news, "Then Mr. Carter, are you here to make an official announcement this time?"


    Carter-Eisner shook his head and said, "I''ll stall for as long as possible while trying to convince my uncle, even if it doesn''t change the outcome in the end."


    "Of course, this is not the main purpose of my coming."


    "I hope I can make a suggestion, a suggestion that is beneficial to both of you and me."


    Ryan looked calm, glanced at him, and said, "I don''t know what suggestion Mr. Carter wants to make!"


    Carter-Eisner opened his briefcase, took out a document, put it on the desk, and said, "A transfer agreement, one-third of the investment in "The Truman Show."


    "If you agree to sign this agreement, in return, Touchstone can temporarily not announce the news of the termination of cooperation, and the two parties can successfully complete the project handover."


    The production crew of "The Truman Show" has been working on preparatory work for a while, and the remodeling of the filming location is going very smoothly.


    Including personnel and materials, etc., Touchstone has already invested a lot of money.


    Once Touchstone unilaterally terminates the cooperation, the initial investment will not get a penny in return, as well as a large amount of liquidated damages.


    Of course, unless it was absolutely necessary, Ryan didn''t want to use legal means to solve it. Obviously, Carter-Eisner in front of him didn''t want to see Touchstone lose money for this.


    "Transfer agreement?"


    Ryan looked calm, as if he had already prepared for the worst, and also thought of the current situation.


    "That''s right." Carter-Eisner said calmly, "In this way, no matter for you or Touchstone, it is the best result."


    Ryan was silent for a while, then slowly said: "I can agree."


    "However, I hope that the remodeling work of the filming site will not stop and let Sophia take over in full, and the staff of Touchstone will cooperate."


    "Yes." Carter-Eisner showed a look of praise, "A very well-informed decision."


    After finishing speaking, he stood up, looked at Ryan, sighed, and continued: "It''s best to sign the agreement as soon as possible under the witness of a lawyer. I can only delay it until next Monday at most, otherwise someone will bypass the touchstone and directly Publicly terminate the cooperation plan." Canyon Novel Network


    "Moreover, I sincerely hope that "The Truman Show" can succeed, and it is not a project that is bound to fail as some people say."


    Carter-Eisner turned and left the office without saying anything more, he couldn''t change his uncle Michael-Eisner''s decision.


    What''s more, it was Michael Ovitz, the future heir in the eyes of his uncle, who made this suggestion, a person who would become the president of Disney.


    Meanwhile, Carter Eisner really wanted to see The Truman Show succeed, to prove to his uncle Michael Eisner that he was right.


    After Carter-Eisner left, Ryan was left alone in the office, lost in thought.


    "It''s not necessarily a good thing to terminate the cooperation plan now, otherwise when Michael Ovitz officially becomes the president of Disney in August, we don''t know what will happen."


    Thinking of this, Ryan felt relieved, picked up the phone, and called Sophia in Canada.


    "I think you''ve got the news."


    "Unfortunately, Carter-Eisner has officially proposed to terminate the cooperation plan, but he has a suggestion..."


    Ryan didn''t hide anything, and told Sophia exactly what happened just now.


    "Is it a peaceful breakup?" Sophia Coppola, who was far away in Canada, had a trace of sarcasm on her tired face.


    "Back in words?"


    "This is the so-called touchstone!"


    This period of time has exhausted her almost to death, not only to be responsible for the pre-production of the crew, supervision of funds, and communication with Touchstone, etc.


    During the period, she had to go back and forth between two countries to shoot some shots of "The Invasion of the Dead", which almost didn''t exhaust her to the ground.


    However, it was ridiculous to get such a news in the end.


    "It is estimated that Carter-Eisner, he did not expect that the final result would be to terminate the cooperation."


    Ryan rubbed his swollen temples, and said, "The whole matter has nothing to do with the touchstone, it''s a matter of Disney''s decision, to be more specific, it should be Michael Eisner''s decision."


    Disney''s current CEO Michael Eisner!


    Sofia Coppola showed a bit of taboo, facing Michael Eisner who has been in charge of Disney for many years, she had to take it seriously.


    "Michael Ovitz did it!" Sofia Coppola asked.


    It is no secret that Michael Ovitz will soon become the president of Disney. The two parties have been in frequent contact for a long time. It is expected that Michael Ovitz will go to Disney to work as the president in a few months at most.


    "It should be him." Ryan was very sure that this matter had something to do with Michael Ovitz.


    "Then, what are you going to do next!"


    "Comprehensively taking over this project Sofia Coppola asked very simply.


    Based on what she knew about Ryan, she would never back down easily, or temporarily freeze the project.


    "That''s right."


    "Let Gail-Anne-Herd end the work in the UK as soon as possible, and go to Canada to take over the preparatory work of the crew." Ryan decided to let Gail-Anne-Heard come back early. As for the crew of "Leaving Las Vegas", they have already I can''t manage that much anymore.


    "All right."


    "With the cooperation of Touchstone, there shouldn''t be any problem in taking over the operation of the project." Sofia Coppola thought for a while, as long as Touchstone doesn''t get in the way and takes over the normal operation of the entire project, there should be no problem.


    "However, I have a suggestion."


    Another suggestion!


    Ryan has heard advice for the second time today, "Tell me what advice it is!"


    Sofia Coppola put it very bluntly, saying: "You need to find another film company to cooperate with, otherwise, facing a project with an investment of 35 million US dollars, with the existing capabilities of the studio, even Gail-Anne ��Hurd rushed over and had to be in a hurry for a while."


    "Also, you need a partner, a partner who can remove the impact of the touchstone."


    "The Truman Show", with an investment of up to 35 million US dollars, is not a small project. With the ability of the studio, it is difficult to operate alone.


    It''s not that it can''t be done, but that it takes time for large-scale recruitment and preparation in the early stage, but the people who get the touchstone will leave immediately, and there won''t be much time left.


    Another point is that eliminating the influence of the touchstone can play a role in stabilizing people''s hearts.


    "I will consider your suggestion." Ryan has no good solution for the time being, so he can only try.

 Chapter 110： suddenly

    In the next few days, first, Gail-Anne-Hard rushed back from the UK, stayed in Los Angeles for less than half a day, and then flew to Canada again.


    Helen continued to urge 20th Century Fox to pay the box office share of "Chain Saw 2" as soon as possible, while Swift was collecting funds, and once it was a last resort, he could immediately liquidate all stocks.


    At the same time, Ryan was not idle, and contacted 20th Century Fox and Paramount separately.


    However, the result is not very ideal.


    Twentieth Century Fox agreed to accept the "The Truman Show" project; but there is a premise that it must take over the entire project and change to a new director.


    Ryan can retain the executive producer and editor positions, continue to participate in the entire shooting process, and have a 10% investment ratio.


    In other words, as long as Ryan nods and agrees, the entire project will belong to 20th Century Fox, and he has nothing to do with it other than 10% of the investment and executive producer and editorial positions.


    It was almost a waste of time.


    The conditions put forward by Paramount are almost the same as those of 20th Century Fox. They all rejected Ryan to continue directing "The Truman Show" and wanted to replace it with a new director.


    The only difference is that if Ryan chooses to invest in the filming alone, Paramount is willing to become the distribution company of the film, which is barely good news.


    Of course, in return, the distribution agreement is divided into the above, and some concessions need to be made.


    Twentieth Century Fox, on the other hand, hopes to wait until the film is shot.


    In addition, the results of several other film companies are similar. The premise of agreeing to invest is that a new director must be replaced and the entire project must be taken over.


    Ryan frowned, and said to himself: "Maybe I chose the wrong direction. I shouldn''t contact the seven major film companies, but should choose those second-tier film companies."


    The news about Touchstone''s unilateral cessation of cooperation is no secret to the seven major film companies.


    At this time, if you take the initiative to seek cooperation, you will face very harsh conditions.


    "Helen." Ryan glanced at Helen not far away, and said, "Contact Lucasfilm and see if they have any plans to invest."


    Lucasfilm, a leader among Hollywood''s second-tier film companies, even without North American distribution channels, can still compete with distribution companies for the most favorable distribution conditions.


    Lucasfilm!


    "Yes." Helen agreed without hesitation, and said, "Lucasfilm is not short of funds."


    In fact, not only Lucasfilm does not lack funds, but George Lucas also does not lack funds. He uses a large amount of funds for charity every year.


    That afternoon, Ryan received an invitation from George Lucas to have dinner together at the mansion in Beverly Manor.


    Moreover, he also met a very unexpected person.


    Shirley-Lansing!


    "Hello, Ms. Shirley, I didn''t expect to see you here." Ryan greeted very politely.


    "Frank, I mentioned you, including Michael Ovitz." Shirley Lansing looked Ryan up and down, and said, "He is very likely to be the president of Disney, so there are some things that I can''t do."


    "After all, he has Eisner''s backing."


    "However, Paramount can provide 20 percent of the funding for the entire project, as well as future distribution channels for the film."


    Paramount has changed its mind!


    Or the Shirley Lansing in front of her suddenly had a new plan!


    "Ms. Shirley, may I take the liberty to ask why Paramount changed its mind?" Ryan asked.


    This morning, Paramount''s condition was not a 20% investment. Canyon Novel Network


    "The reason is very simple. Frank convinced me that you will continue to create a miracle at the box office." Shirley Lansing said very calmly. The mere investment of several million dollars is nothing to Paramount. .


    "Of course George is also part of the reason." She smiled and glanced at George Lucas.


    George Lucas said very humorously: "I just reminded you, in case William meets Michael Ovitz in the future and can''t help but want to beat him up."


    William Friedkin, husband of Shirley Lansing, director of the horror film "The Exorcist," which grossed $232 million.


    Remember, it was 232 million US dollars in 1973, and the box office was scary.


    Like Ryan, he''s one of Hollywood''s top horror directors.


    "Okay, next, it''s time to relax, we need to enjoy a rich dinner." George Lucas ended the topic on his own initiative, without mentioning the investment in Lucasfilm at all.


    However, during the dinner, several people brought up the topic of "The Truman Show" again.


    "It is said that you want to invite Kim Carrey to play the leading role in the script!" Shirley Lansing asked casually after getting a glass of red wine.


    "He has already sent an invitation." Ryan put down the tableware in his hand, showing a helpless look, and said, "But the salary proposed by his agent is too high."


    "20 million US dollars, and 10% of the global box office share."


    This kind of remuneration may not be the highest in Hollywood history, but it is definitely the top treatment.


    "It''s really high." Shirley Lansing nodded.


    Such a salary is too high for a film with an investment of only 35 million US dollars.


    "However, he is indeed a very good candidate."


    At the same time, she has to admit that Kim Carrey has indeed proved his box office appeal and commercial value this year, and he can definitely enter the $20 million club.


    Of course, it is not certain at all. It is not an easy task for any Hollywood star to step into the 20 million dollar club.


    For example, Julia-Roberts, who has just stepped into the 20 million dollar club, immediately announced that she would take the initiative to reduce her pay for acting.


    The reason is very simple. No Hollywood crew will really spend 20 million dollars to hire a female star.


    Not even Julia Roberts.


    "So I want to meet him in person." Ryan felt the need to meet Jim Carrey in person.


    In many cases, the salary request made by the actor is not the actor himself, but his agent, which leads to many crews directly choosing to replace people because of the high salary.


    It''s just that Ryan didn''t change directly this time, but chose to meet Kim Carrey in person and try to convince him.


    Of course, if it really doesn''t work, he will also replace without hesitation.

 Chapter 111： go to hawaii

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    Touchstone''s termination of cooperation has not been completely resolved. Apart from the handover work between the two parties, there are still many things to be dealt with, such as the Canadian government''s tax refund quota, some personnel placements, and so on.


    Enough for Sophia and Gail-Anne-Herd to be busy, while Helen will continue to stare at 20th Century Fox and get the box office share of "Saw 2" as soon as possible.


    In addition, while the cooperation with Touchstone is terminated, the negotiations with Paramount and Lucasfilm will also take a certain amount of time.


    Although it has generally been settled, Paramount''s investment will not exceed 20% of the film''s budget at most, and Lucasfilm will not exceed 10%, which just fills the vacancy of Touchstone.


    However, some details still need to be negotiated one by one.


    For this reason, Ryan had to hand over the post-production of "The Evil Spirit" to Ray Sancheni and Twentieth Century Fox.


    Fortunately, the film has been roughly edited, and there are not many things left, even without Ryan''s participation, it will have no impact.


    At the same time, Ryan began to ask the studio to recruit some personnel again, so as not to encounter unexpected events and make things messy again.


    One of them happens to be of Chinese origin, named Chen Yu, but he is not from the other side of the Pacific Ocean, but a Singaporean.


    "How about it, have you ever been to Hawaii!" Ryan asked after taking the ticket.


    "I went there once when I was in school. It''s very charming and has the best beach." Chen Yu replied a little restrained.


    "That''s good." Ryan said to himself, and walked towards the boarding gate with the ticket.


    Chen Yu had just graduated from the University of Los Angeles, and he came to the studio to apply for a job not because he liked Hollywood, but because he wanted to earn a salary.


    Because he was born in Singapore and can speak fluent Chinese and English, Sophia took a fancy to him and became her second assistant.


    This time, I just went to Hawaii with Ryan, because he had been there once, and he was barely familiar with the local environment.


    This time it is still the first class cabin, which is very spacious and has dedicated flight attendants.


    However, the quality of the flight attendants in the United States is worth mentioning.


    There are also good-looking ones, but there are more aunt-level ones.


    It was Chen Yu''s first first-class flight, and he seemed a little nervous, "Mr. Ryan, do you think we can meet Kim-Kerry this time?"


    Ryan rolled his eyes and asked, "What do you think!"


    "There should be no problem." Chen Yu scratched his head in embarrassment.


    This trip to Hawaii is mainly to meet Kim Carrey and talk about "The Truman Show".


    Don''t think it''s too much to go there yourself.


    Kim Carrey in this period is definitely a popular male star in Hollywood, even more popular than Tom Cruise.


    The most important point is that he has no shortage of scripts at all.


    "Batman Forever," a film released in May, had a North American box office of $184 million.


    The North American annual box office list is second, and the first is the famous "Toy Story".


    Kim Carrey did not play the character of the length, but played an important supporting role. The heroine in the film is also a familiar person, Nicole Kidman.


    In addition, he also has a film, a sequel to "Detective Airplane Head 2", and he will once again prove its box office appeal and commercial value; if nothing else, the North American box office of this film will once again exceed 100 million Dollar.


    So it was very difficult to invite Jim Carrey to play, and Ryan had to make a trip himself.


    Of course, he had the idea of ??giving it a try at most, and he didn''t have to invite Kim Carrey.


    After getting off the plane, Ryan felt a little chilly with the cool sea breeze blowing, which seemed to be a little lower than the temperature in Los Angeles.


    "I really don''t know what''s so good about Hawaii. It seems that Hollywood stars like to come here for vacation." Ryan said to himself.


    His tone was a bit sour. He didn''t come to Hawaii last time, so he could only choose Santa Monica Beach.


    "Let''s go, go see Kim Kerry first." Ryan gave Chen Yu the address, and asked him to find a car, and go to meet Kim Kerry first according to the address.


    The two of them were on the plane just now, and they had already had lunch, and it is only after one o''clock in the afternoon.


    Waiting to find the door according to the address, it was a beautiful woman who opened the door.


    "Excuse me, who are you looking for!" She asked a little late.


    Ryan glanced at her subconsciously, as if he had seen her somewhere before, and said, "Is Mr. Kim-Kerry there?"


    "You are Director Ryan-Gosling!" She seemed to recognize Ryan, a strange look flashed in her eyes, and she immediately introduced: "Hello Director Ryan, my name is Debbie-Mazar, you can call me Dai Compare."


    While talking, she invited the two of Ryan into a very tidy apartment with a large area and estimated value.


    Not long after, the three of them walked into the living room, where Jim Carrey was sitting on the sofa, reading a script.


    Debbie-Mazar offered an introduction, invited the two to sit down, and served two cups of coffee.


    "Hello, Mr. Kim Carrey." Ryan looked at Kim Carrey in front of him, recalling some memories about him in his previous life in his mind.


    Now Kim Carrey is at the peak of his career, and in the next few years, good works will appear one after another, which can be described as a proper winner in life.


    "Hello, Director Ryan."


    Kim Carrey nodded politely, then went straight to the point and said, "Director Ryan, I am very aware of your reason for coming, and the script of "The Truman Show" is also very exciting."


    "However, it''s a pity that I need to shoot "Aeroplane 2", and I don''t have a spare time for now, unless the crew can wait for a while to shoot."


    "Aeroplane 2" will be released at the end of the year, so the shooting time is very tight.


    No schedule!


    Ryan frowned, and said, "As far as I know, your agent has indicated that you can play, but the salary is too high."


    "A salary of US$20 million and 10% of the global box office is too much for a film with a budget of only US$35 million."


    Speaking of this, he suddenly realized that Jim Carrey had no intention of appearing in "The Truman Show" at all.


    Otherwise, the two crews can shoot at different times.


    Of course, it may also be related to Touchstone. Although the termination of cooperation has not been publicly announced, this news is not a secret at all to Hollywood.


    Faced with a project that has been terminated by Touchstone, as Kim-Kerry, he would not consider it at all.


    "If it''s because of the touchstone, then don''t worry at all. Paramount and Lucasfilm have already decided to invest, and Paramount will be the distributor of the film." Ryan explained a little.


    However, Jim Carrey remained unresponsive.


    "I need to think about it for a few days and discuss it with my agent before I can give a specific answer."


    Jim Carrey put down the script in his hand, and finally gave a plausible answer.


    Ryan glanced at the script he had put down which said "The Kingsman" and knew that the invitation was a failure.


    "Kingsman" is a project invested by Columbia with a budget of up to 47 million US dollars.


    The most critical point is that in the previous life, in order to invite Kim Carrey to play the role, the crew paid 20 million US dollars for this, and let Kim Carrey join the 20 million US dollar club in one fell swoop.


    However, according to the budget of "The Truman Show", Ryan can offer a remuneration of US$10 million and a small amount of North American box office revenue, which obviously cannot allow him to join the US$20 million club.


    Ryan didn''t say much at the moment, and chose to get up and leave.


    After sending the two out, Jim Carrey went back to the living room and sat down, with a trace of regret on his face, he said, "The Truman Show is a very good script, maybe I shouldn''t refuse it."


    "Honey, your choice is not wrong." Debbie Mazar came over and sat down with her arms around Jim Carrey, "A good script is less important to you than joining the $20 million club , not to mention that there is really no schedule for the time being."


    Kim Carrey nodded. Compared with a very good script, joining the $20 million club is the top priority.


    Unless the other party can also offer a salary of 20 million US dollars, he may not be unable to agree.


    However, what made Colombia vomit blood in the end was that "Commissioner" was not as popular as expected. It only had a box office of 42.58 million US dollars in North America and 102 million US dollars in the global box office, far from being a big hit.


    The only gratifying thing is that Columbia did not lose money, the film is enough to recover the investment cost, and even in the long run, there is still a meager profit.


    Of course, for the expectations of the media and the audience, it can be regarded as a failed film.

 Chapter 112： new candidate

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    Coming out of Jin-Kerry''s apartment, Ryan looked so depressed that Chen Yu was so frightened that he didn''t dare to breathe loudly.


    No need to ask, he already knew one thing, and the two of them probably came here for nothing.


    "Book two plane tickets back to Los Angeles, and call Sophia to ask if her cousin Nicolas Cage is interested in appearing in "The Truman Show." Ryan only thought about it for a while, and immediately decided to invite Nicholas Cage cage.


    As for Kevin Bacon, there is nothing to say about his acting skills, but his appearance is not suitable for the role in the script.


    Moreover, compared to the relationship between Nicolas Cage and Sofia Coppola, Kevin Bacon is obviously one level worse.


    "Okay." Chen Yu quickly agreed, then called Sophia, found a car and went back to the airport, and booked two tickets to return to Los Angeles on the same day.


    Less than an hour later, Sophia called, "He needs to come back and meet you in person."


    Nicolas Cage��s schedule is also very full. In April, he has a film "Kiss of Death" coming out, and the filming of "Leaving Las Vegas" is not over yet. He will also enter the filming crew in October. "Crossing the Deadly Island".


    Fortunately, it''s not that there is no time. He had several months before filming "Into the Deadly Island".


    "Okay, let him come back as soon as possible." Ryan hung up the phone, ready to board the plane back to Los Angeles, ending the trip to Hawaii.


    Back in Los Angeles, Ryan continued to perfect the script of "The Truman Show", constantly revising the details again and again.


    In the previous life, the script of "The Truman Show" had to be revised for 16 consecutive editions before it was considered barely passed.


    Ryan doesn''t need to be so troublesome. The script he wrote is itself a plot that was shown in his previous life. He picked it up bit by bit based on his memory, and then slowly revised the details and filled in the content after finishing.


    On the third day after he returned to Los Angeles, Nicholas Cage made a special trip to rush back from the British film crew. After getting off the plane, he went directly to Ryan''s office without taking a break.


    "The final script of "The Truman Show" has been completed, you can read it first." Ryan took out the revised script and put it in front of Nicolas Cage.


    Nicolas Cage looked at the script in front of him and began to read it carefully, with a very serious expression.


    In fact, Sophia has already told him the general plot, and thinks it is a very good opportunity.


    This is not a horror film, but a project with an investment of up to 35 million U.S. dollars, and the character in the script in his hand is the absolute protagonist in the film.


    Ryan briefly introduced: "The male protagonist you are about to play has been living in a small town. He is an agent of an insurance company and lives the same life as ordinary people."


    "However, things are far from being as simple as they appear on the surface. Everyone in the town is paying attention to him. Everything from childhood to adulthood will produce dramatic effects intentionally or unintentionally. Until one day, his father, who has been dead for many years, Once again..."


    "Next, he will find that all the people in the whole town are repeating the same thing every day. What makes him even more unbelievable is that his wife goes to work in the hospital every day, but he finds that his wife is not a real person. Nurse, I began to doubt the whole world, it seems that everyone is deceiving me, a kind of fear from the bottom of my heart gradually appeared..."


    Speaking of this, Nicholas Cage raised his head and asked, "It''s kind of like a thriller movie."


    Ryan shrugged and said, "Not a thriller, but a drama."


    "The Truman Show" does have a horror atmosphere, but in fact, it is not a horror movie, but a sitcom.


    "A script full of whimsical ideas." Nicholas Cage hesitated somewhat. Most of the scripts full of creativity like this have only two results, either they are a big box office hit, or it is difficult to recover the cost.


    "Shooting time above!"


    There is also a very critical issue. Once he agrees to act, he will spend a long time, even a whole year, in filming, with almost no rest time.


    Moreover, in case the crew cannot complete the filming on time, it is likely to delay another project.


    "The crew will give priority to shooting your shots, and won''t waste too much time." Ryan was already prepared for this.


    There is still half a year left before the filming of "Into the Deadly Island", which is enough time to film "The Truman Show".


    "I personally can agree, but I need to discuss with my agent about the specific remuneration." Nicholas Cage said very tactfully, the remuneration could not be like filming "Saw" and "Leaving Las Vegas" Same.


    The former "Chain Saw" only took more than ten days to shoot, so the salary is not too high.


    The latter "Leaving Las Vegas" took the initiative to reduce the film salary in order to hit the Oscar awards.


    Regarding the two projects, Nicolas Cage''s remuneration is not too high.


    "Everything is done according to the rules of Hollywood." Ryan nodded and agreed.


    Next, Gail-Anne-Hurd will discuss with Nicolas Cage''s agent about the remuneration package.


    Compared to Jim Carrey''s $20 million salary plus 10% of the global box office, Nicolas Cage''s salary is only a small amount.


    The news of Touchstone''s termination of cooperation, and the crew''s invitation to Nicholas Cage to play the lead actor in the film, instead of Kim Carrey, which was announced at the beginning, were exposed by the media one after another.


    When the media believed that the project was about to break down, the production crew not only did not stop, but invited Nicolas Cage to star in it, which was very unexpected news.


    When the media were confused about the situation, Paramount and Lucasfilm announced that they had formally reached an investment agreement, replacing Touchstone''s investment in "The Truman Show", with Paramount as the film distributor.


    An astonishing reversal, countless media reporters can''t wait to dig out some inside information.


    Until mid-April, a big incident happened in Oklahoma City, which successfully diverted media attention.


    At 9:04 am on April 19th, there was a loud "boom" in the center of Oklahoma City, USA. Flames shot into the sky, thick smoke billowed, and the sound and vibration spread dozens of miles away.


    In an instant, the 13th wall of a 9-storey building collapsed, rubble flew, and many people were **** and bloody. UU Reading died tragically in the ruins.


    It was the worst terrorist bombing in the United States in 75 years.


    U.S. Attorney General Janet Reynolds announced a $2 million reward for the arrest of the suspect.


    For a while, the entire United States was under a tense atmosphere, and people in some states began to take to the streets with guns for self-defense.


    In contrast, the news about "The Truman Show" is just a trivial matter.


    Kevin Bacon is not in a good mood. The crew of "The Truman Show" has officially invited Nicolas Cage to play the role, and his plan obviously fell through.


    Lei Sancheni glanced at the empty wine bottle on the table, shook his head, and said, "I''m very sorry, I can''t do anything about this matter."


    "Unless you can get Ryan Gosling to change his mind, nobody can change that fact."


    "Also, you should be aware of the relationship between Nicolas Cage and Ryan Gosling."


    Kevin Bacon sighed and said, "Don''t worry, I''m fine. I''ve already expected this result."


    Lei-Sancheni nodded, and said, "It''s best. Next, you need to forget about this matter for the time being, and cooperate with 20th Century Fox to make a promotional plan for "The Evil Spirit."


    "As long as the film is released and does well at the box office, then you can definitely seek other opportunities."


    What Kevin Bacon lacks is not any acting skills, but an opportunity to prove himself. As long as the box office of "The Evil Spirit" meets expectations, he can take the opportunity to seek other projects.


    Ray Sancheni didn''t say anything more. Hollywood is like this, full of various connections. Compared with Nicolas Cage and the Coppola family, Kevin Bacon obviously needs to work harder.

 Chapter 113： toronto

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    Negotiations with Nicolas Cage did not last for a few days, and the two sides quickly reached an agreement, and everything was done according to Hollywood rules.


    However, Nicolas Cage, he still needs more than half a month to officially join the crew.


    On the other hand, the filming of Monica Bellucci''s scene has already finished. Joining the crew of "Independence Day" needs to be busy for a while, and it is estimated that it will take at least half a year.


    This is an inevitable factor for Hollywood stars to divide and reunite for a long time. Once they are busy, there are only a handful of time to meet.


    I have to say that the filming progress of "Leaving Las Vegas" has not been very fast. Added together, it took 5 months, and the crew still has not finished filming.


    As for why Ryan chose Nicolas Cage instead of Kevin Bacon, the reason is very simple.


    The most important point is that the image of Nicholas Cage is more in line with the characters in the script. In addition, "Leaving Las Vegas" will also be released this year, and it will hit the Oscars, which can cause a lot of heat.


    For the release of "The Truman Show" in the future, it will be somewhat helpful.


    Of course, the relationship between Sofia Coppola and the Coppola family is not ruled out.


    Meanwhile, Ryan officially left for Canada, handing over casting auditions to an assistant director.


    Same as the previous film, except for a few main supporting roles, other extras, background cloth, etc. are all from Starry Sky Brokerage Company.


    So actor audition is relatively simple.


    After getting off the plane, Ryan went directly to the shooting location under construction without taking a break.


    "Considering financial issues, the entire town was not selected, but only a part of it was selected."


    Sofia Coppola pointed to the half-built shooting site in front of her, and introduced: "This place was built in the 1950s and 1960s, and it''s a little dilapidated, so it needs to be repaired."


    The small town in front of me is very tidy, with single-family houses lined on both sides of the street.


    However, as Sophia said, it looks a little bit old and needs a little repair before it can be used for shooting.


    Of course, the so-called renovation does not mean redecorating, but making it look more like a studio, close to the shooting requirements in the script.


    Ryan walked around casually for a while, and felt that it was not bad, and said: "It seems that the touchstone was not in vain."


    The town in front of me was not chosen by Sophia, but by Touchstone.


    In response, Sofia Coppola shrugged and said: "At that time, Touchstone valued this project very much."


    "I think waiting for the film to come out will make some people regret it."


    "However, you have to be careful, Disney''s little trick."


    "Don''t worry." Ryan replied casually, pushed open the door, and walked into the protagonist''s home.


    With Paramount''s investment, many troubles can be avoided, at least for the time being.


    "By the way, we need to find another shooting location for the place where the protagonist goes to work." Ryan looked at it for a while, and felt that the town in front of him was generally not bad, but it was not suitable for shooting the place where the protagonist went to work.


    "You can go to Toronto to choose a shooting location." Sofia Coppola immediately gave a suggestion.


    "Very good proposal." Ryan nodded in agreement.


    In the next few days, Ryan personally looked at the shooting location and made certain modifications according to his requirements.


    The company where the protagonist usually works, chose a seven-story office building in Toronto, and then got up and returned to Los Angeles.


    He is not only a director and producer, but also an investor in the film. He has a lot of work to pay attention to, and it is impossible to stay in Canada forever.


    For example, in the film "The Truman Show", from the birth of the leading actor, it is a reality show, and the program group relies on various placement advertisements to make money, that is to say, it can blatantly place a large number of advertisements in the film.


    Back in Los Angeles, Ryan spent half a day writing down a full list of advertisements, from coffee, beverages, water dispensers, toilet paper, beer, etc., to clothing, shoes, ties, watches, cars, etc., fully exceeding Twenty kinds.


    In the conference room of the studio, everyone looked at the advertisement list that Ryan took out, almost had the illusion, and read it several times.


    In a movie, there are 20 kinds of advertisements appearing at the same time?


    Is this making a movie, or preparing to shoot a commercial!


    "Ahem." Gary Lucchesi, an executive producer from Paramount, almost choked on his coffee.


    "Are there too many advertisements?"


    It is very euphemistic, if it is not for consideration, Ryan is not an ordinary director, he really wants to throw the list of implanted advertisements in his hand on the other party''s face.


    Even if Paramount is one of the seven major film companies in Hollywood and has the support of a media group from Viacom, it is still a very difficult thing to negotiate 20 kinds of advertisements.


    Rick McCollum, a producer from Lucasfilm, also had a shocked expression on his face. He couldn''t believe it, watching Ryan, 20 species in the advertisement?


    What a joke!


    "These are several placement ads that I selected according to the plot in the script. They are part of the plot." Ryan explained a little.


    Ad placement itself is one of the plots on the script!


    Gary Lucchesi nodded reluctantly, and said, "Okay, I will contact Paramount and hope they won''t be intimidated by you."


    Although he was a little speechless about the 20 implant advertisements written by Ryan, but he would definitely be liked by the film company.


    Placement of advertisements is not an investment, but a real profit. The film company would like to have more placements of advertisements.


    "I believe that Paramount will not refuse." Ryan is very familiar with the virtues of Hollywood film companies.


    However, when the Paramount staff saw this list of advertisements, they also had a different face, which was a bit too much.


    However, Paramount is indeed a veteran Hollywood film company. In just a few days, it has received nearly 3 million US dollars in advertising fees from famous clothing companies, insurance companies, jewelry brands, etc., as well as some daily necessities giants.


    Of course, it does not mean that it is easy to get 3 million US dollars, but that the box office of "The Truman Show" needs to reach a certain number.


    In other words, if "The Truman Show" hits the box office, it will only get a very small part of the $3 million in the end.


    As for the specific conditions, Ryan did not ask, and they were all discussed by Paramount personnel.


    Overall, not too bad.


    "The Truman Show" has not yet started filming, and it has already received 3 million US dollars in advertising revenue, which is somewhat surprising.


    Touchstone, who had just terminated the cooperation, was a little shocked. The advertising revenue of 3 million US dollars may not be so unusual for Hollywood, but it still makes people feel a little unusual.


    This is a good aspect, but also a bad aspect.


    With the termination of Touchstone''s cooperation, the crew''s preparations were somewhat hasty.


    Even with the support of Paramount and Lucasfilm, Ryan still felt a little powerless.


    It''s far less than the crew of "The Evil One", so relaxed, you can leave everything to Ray Sancheni and Twentieth Century Fox.


    For Paramount, a mere few million dollars of investment will not pay too much attention.


    Lucasfilm, which hasn''t made a film in several years since 1988, also has limited help.


    The most critical point is that Ryan does not want to give up the dominance of the crew, and another touchstone-like incident will occur again.


    Fortunately, the preparations for the crew went smoothly, and no major problems were encountered.


    He only needs to pay attention to some important matters and modify the sub-shots, and the rest can be handed over to other crew members.


    It is expected that the crew will officially start up in mid-May.


    In addition, he also needs to personally intervene in some post-work related to "The Evil Spirit". There are some things that Lei Sancheni can''t decide.


    "The competition for the summer film is very fierce, and "The Evil Spirit" has no advantage, so 20th Century Fox initially decided to set the premiere time on September 1."


    Lei-Sancheni continued: "In terms of schedule, it is similar to last year''s "Chain Saw"."


    In fact, 20th Century Fox has already held several screenings, and generally speaking, the response is not very good. Many viewers of horror movies are a bit disappointed, but some female viewers give good evaluations.


    Ryan flipped through the premiere materials scheduled by 20th Century Fox and asked, "How many screens have you confirmed?"


    Lei-Sancheni showed a hint of helplessness, and said: "The theater company feels that there are some problems with the plot of the film, and it is not **** enough."


    Having said that, she glanced at Ryan, "Maybe there won''t be too many screens left, and the preliminary estimate is about 500 screens."


    In this regard, Ryan had long expected that the main audience of "The Evil Spirit" in the previous life was mainly female audiences.


    But the current female audience in the North American market is obviously not as large as in the previous life, and he is not sure how much box office he can get in the end.


    "How about the publicity!" Ryan thought for a while, then asked again: "Twentieth Century Fox, have you taken my suggestion?"


    His suggestion is very simple, focus on the promotion of women in their thirties to forties, rather than large-scale promotion.


    Lei-Sancheni shook his head and said, "Twentieth Century Fox will make the final decision on the publicity plan one month before the film''s release."


    "However, I think they should agree with your suggestion."


    Ryan closed the document in his hand and said, "I hope so."


    "By the way, I''m very sorry about Kevin."


    With regards to Kevin Bacon, he sort of slipped his tongue and didn''t send him an audition invitation, and didn''t even have a leading actor audition.


    "It doesn''t matter." Lei Sancheni looked very calm, and said, "No one expected that Touchstone would suddenly stop cooperating."


    Touchstone''s sudden suspension of cooperation has disrupted the preparations of the entire crew, otherwise no matter who the final male and female lead candidates are, an open audition will be held.


    The two didn''t talk too much. After all, Ryan only has the right to make suggestions on many things, and the final decision maker is 20th Century Fox.

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    At the same time, the audition work of the crew has been proceeding slowly, such as the audition for the heroine.


    Also did not choose a public audition, but conducted a small-scale internal audition, including Charlize - Theron, Claudia - Schiffer, and the long-lost Jekasy - Chastain, together, only a dozen or so female actors.


    There are no big-name female stars, and the protagonist in the film is Truman, not a group of female characters.


    In the end, Ryan personally decided that the hero''s wife, played by Charlize Theron, is the most shot female character in the film.


    The reason is very simple. Since Charlize Theron''s acting skills can pass the first round of auditions, Ryan will naturally not refuse a deal.


    The second wife arranged by the reality show director for the hero is played by Claudia Schiffer as a guest star, which can be regarded as a reward for enjoying some time ago.


    However, she has very few shots, and she only needs to show her face, not to mention any important supporting roles.


    Another important role, who is also the hero''s true love and first love, is preliminarily decided to be played by Jekasy Chastain.


    This is Helen''s request, and at the same time, it can be regarded as a kind of compensation for Jekasy Chastain.


    Originally, Ryan wanted Monica Bellucci to play a cameo role, but her schedule was very tight, and it was difficult to spare time. In addition, it was Helen''s intercession, so Ryan could only temporarily agree.


    As for the shooting time, it depends on the specific situation. If Jeccasie-Chastain''s performance is not satisfactory, then Ryan will definitely choose to replace him immediately.


    As time slowly entered May, the crew began to go to Canada in batches, first went to the studio to shoot indoor scenes, and then went to the town to shoot on-site.


    The planners of the entire production crew finally got together, and there was no need for the production crew to separate the two places.


    Ryan remains a producer and director, with Paramount''s Gary Lucchesi and Lucasfilm''s Rick McCollum serving as executive producers. Gail-Anne-Hurd is in charge of the daily work of the crew, and Sofia-Coppola and Gregory-Hobright are the assistant directors.


    Multiple producers, assistant directors, the norm for Hollywood crews.


    Sofia Coppola held the script in her hand and said very seriously: "Since the whole film is a reality show, the filming cannot be the same as usual."


    Ryan''s shooting style has always been fierce, terrifying, and bloody, almost completely opposite to the style of "The Truman Show".


    This is why those film companies hope to change a director.


    Fortunately, after the filming of "The Evil Spirit" his style has changed a lot.


    Ryan glanced at Sophia, a literary young woman. I am afraid that her ideas can be more literary and artistic, not close to commercialization.


    "Tell me about your plan!"


    Still, Ryan asked.


    "Cooperate with black and white, try to be as soft as possible, and don''t appear sharp shots." Sofia Coppola expressed her thoughts.


    Ryan rolled his eyes, didn''t continue to pay attention to her, chose to speak out his plan directly, and said: "The best way is to reduce the proportion of the camera to make it look more like a TV show, so as to increase the audience''s sense of substitution. , not black and white."


    "Good idea." Sofia Coppola nodded.


    She wasn''t surprised by Ryan''s plan at all. Maybe the script looked very artistic, but Ryan would definitely compromise on commercial aspects during the filming process instead of shooting a literary film.


    Gail-Anne-Hurd chimed in, "I thought it would save a lot of time by focusing on the interior shots first."


    "There are more choices for choosing a schedule for future releases of films."


    With the filming plan of "The Truman Show", it will definitely not be able to catch up with the summer release.


    Then for the rest of this year, only Christmas is the most suitable.


    Of course, you can also choose to release it in March next year, and the spring file is also a good time.


    Gary Lucchesi and Rick McCollum glanced at each other, and Gary Lucchesi said, "I agree with Ms. Gale''s opinion, focus on shooting indoor shots first, and try to save some time."


    "In this way, whether you choose the Christmas schedule or the spring release next year, it is a good choice."


    As for next year''s summer vacation!


    Obviously Paramount doesn''t think "The Truman Show" is suitable for summer competition.


    "The release schedule is tentatively scheduled for Christmas." Ryan still felt that the Christmas schedule was more appropriate, and said, "Some shooting plans can be changed appropriately."


    The original shooting plan was very loose in terms of time, and it took half a year.


    However, Ryan feels that the time can be shortened and controlled within 4 to 5 months.


    Of course, this does not count the pre-production of the crew, but only the shooting time.


    In this way, it is entirely possible to catch up with the Christmas schedule.


    Although the time is a bit rushed, it should not be a big problem.


    "In terms of shooting time, there should be no problem Sofia Coppola thought for a while and said.


    "But I need to remind you that "Saw 3" may also be released in the Christmas time slot."


    Hearing this, Gregory Hoblit felt relieved, and Sophia said what he wanted to say but didn''t say.


    Regarding the investment in "Saw 3", he has been negotiating with 20th Century Fox. Ryan hopes that the investment ratio will remain the same as the previous "Saw 2".


    However, the two parties have not yet reached a final agreement, and some time is still needed for negotiation.


    However, the two parties have reached a consensus on the film''s release schedule, and it is expected to be released in the Christmas schedule.


    In this way, the two films will surely face a competition.


    "Have someone notify Twentieth Century Fox to set the release schedule of "Chain Saw 3" on Halloween or Thanksgiving, and stagger the release time." Ryan quickly made a decision.


    "Gauli, I''m very sorry, I''m afraid you need to leave the crew early."


    The director of the next "Saw 3" is still Gregory Hoblitt.


    "I can''t wait." Gregory Hoblit didn''t complain at all, but was faintly excited.


    Ryan needs to shoot "The Truman Show", that is to say, there is no time to serve as the producer of "Chain Saw 3", he can shoot according to his own ideas.


    If Ryan knew what he was thinking, he would have to sneer. Except for some outdoor scenes, the filming location of "Chain Saw 3" needs to be shot in the haunted house, and the rest of the shots will be shot in the studio in Canada.


    Ryan needs to personally check, at least for a long time, he can''t let the filming of the "Chain Saw" series be left alone.


    He didn''t want the cash cow to have any accidents.

 Chapter 115： tall, blonde, model

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    In May, for 20th Century Fox, bad news appeared one after another. First, the internal test screening of "The Evil Spirit" did not meet expectations, and many audiences and theater companies did not give very high ratings.


    Fortunately, the female audience group has barely gained a little bit. It is expected that when the publicity is made, it can be slightly tilted towards the female group.


    If the test screening of "The Evil Spirit" is not ideal, it has not had a great impact on 20th Century Fox.


    After all, the investment in the film is only US$10 million. Even if the cost of claims is included, it is expected that it will not be difficult to recover the cost.


    Then the release of "Die Hard 3" is very important to 20th Century Fox; the investment of the whole film is as high as 90 million US dollars, and it has the word-of-mouth effect of the first two films. Expectations are very bullish.


    However, the premiere box office of "Die Hard 3" was like a biting cold wind, only 22.16 million US dollars, which did not reach the expected 25 million US dollars or more. The most important point is that the film''s word of mouth is very bad.


    Many viewers said that the content of the film is old-fashioned and lacks freshness, which is far inferior to the previous two films.


    The average score of the questionnaire survey was "A-", and many film critics gave an average score of 58. The approval rate of the film on the Rotten Tomatoes Index was only 59%.


    According to the theater company''s forecast, the box office of "Die Hard 3" in North America will be set at around US$100 million.


    For any film, the final box office can reach about 100 million US dollars, which is a number worth cheering.


    However, the production cost of "Die Hard 3" is as high as 90 million US dollars, that is to say, it is difficult to recover the cost through North America, and we can only hope that the overseas box office will not be too bad.


    For a sequel, such an achievement is already considered a failure, far from being a success.


    In desperation, Twentieth Century Fox could only focus on "Saw 3" again, and made certain concessions.


    It is agreed to keep the investment ratio unchanged and to slightly reduce the distribution share.


    The only request made by 20th Century Fox is to prepare the crew as soon as possible.


    For the release of "Die Hard 3", Ryan didn''t pay attention, and even turned down the invitation to the premiere, and asked Kevin Bacon to take the two little guys with him.


    The reason is very simple, he has no time, and "The Truman Show" has already started shooting some shots.


    As for the filming agreement of "Chain Saw 3", he readily agreed.


    In a studio in Toronto, Canada, many scenes have been built; this is one of the main shooting locations of "The Truman Show", and almost most of the indoor shots will be shot here.


    Nicholas Cage, who just came back from England, was wearing a bathrobe and was talking with Charlize Theron, another protagonist in the film, about plot issues.


    It has been two days since Charlize Theron came to Canada, but she is still a little nervous, even more nervous than when she first filmed the movie "Kids in the Corn Field 3".


    Speaking of which, Charlize-Theron''s luck has always been good. The first film "Kids in the Corn Field 3" was the main role in the film.


    Although it is only a horror movie, it is still very rare.


    Her second film is the current "The Truman Show", a film with an investment of up to 35 million US dollars.


    "Lighting OK."


    "Camera OK."


    "The props group is ready."


    "The fourth scene of the second scene of "The Truman Show", the shooting begins."


    Under the operation of the lighting engineer, the entire studio became dark, as if at night.


    Nicholas Cage was sitting on the ground, the bathrobe on his body had disappeared, and it started to rain suddenly. When he got up to hide from the rain, he found that the rain only drenched his body, and the rest of the place was dry.


    "Stop, do it all over again."


    As soon as Nicholas Cage stood up, Ryan immediately called to stop, and there seemed to be something wrong with his expression.


    Ryan hardly changed the main plot of "The Truman Show". For example, in the scene before him, when the protagonist is sad, the rain only falls on him, which is a loophole in the broadcast of the show.


    However, some small details cannot be exactly the same as the previous life. After all, he is not a repeater. It is impossible to remember some details clearly, and can only be filled in and modified according to the main line.


    For example, the clothes on the protagonist''s body are all provided by advertisers, and it is impossible to be exactly the same as what they wore in the previous life.


    Of course, these are minor issues.


    At present, it has been shot four times in a row, and the shots of Nicholas Cage barely pass the test.


    Four times in a row, the feeling of repeated rain is not very pleasant, and the temperature in Toronto in May is only about ten degrees, so it is inevitable that it will be a bit chilly after being covered in water.


    "Do you need a break?" Ryan walked up to Nicolas Cage and asked the crew to bring over a cup of hot coffee.


    "No problem." Nicholas Cage took the coffee, lowered his head and took a sip, and said, "I think we can do it again."


    "Your performance just now was perfect." Ryan said that there is no need to do it again, and continued: "If you feel that you need to take a break, you can tell me in advance."


    Nicolas Cage had just finished filming "Leaving Las Vegas" for a few days, so he couldn''t take a rest and immediately joined the filming crew.


    For the next period of time, the entire crew will first focus on shooting the shots of Nicolas Cage, which will be a moderate test for his physical condition.


    So Ryan didn''t want to take half of the filming. The hero suddenly fell ill and was hospitalized. It''s better to let him rest for a few more days.


    "Don''t worry, my body is fine."


    Speaking of this, Nicholas Cage''s expression changed, he glanced at Charlize Theron not far away, winked at Ryan, and said: "Blonde, tall, model really fits you taste, or Sophia knows you."


    Ryan rolled his eyes when he heard it. It seems that Sophia is free enough, and it seems that she needs to add some work.


    "Since there is no problem, let''s continue shooting." He said angrily.


    Facing the blatant revenge, Nicholas Kay gave a strange laugh. Sophia was right. Ryan''s taste was just like what he said, blonde, tall, and a model.


    After shooting in just a few days, people who are familiar with Ryan quickly discovered some differences. It seems that his shooting style has become completely different from before, especially the detail processing of the lens, which is scary and demanding.


    Almost every shot needs to be shot more than three or four times before it can be passed. Unlike the previous crews, as long as the shot is considered to be reasonable, they can pass.


    After shooting a few shots in the afternoon, Ryan started to let the crew call it a day. Unless he was in a hurry, he rarely asked the crew to work overtime, the more formal the crew, the more so.


    No way, overtime pay is too high.


    Ryan has gradually gotten used to the rules of Hollywood, unlike in his previous life, it is considered early to finish work before 10 pm.


    "Charlie, wait a minute." Ryan greeted Charlize-Theron.


    Charlize-Theron froze, then showed a sweet smile, walked over quickly, and asked, "Director Ryan, what''s the matter?"


    Ryan looked her up and down. She was tall, with long blond hair, and a delicate face. Just as Nicholas Cage said, Charlize Theron looked very in line with his aesthetics.


    "do you have time at night!"


    "We can have dinner together," Ryan asked.


    Charlize Theron took a deep breath, nodded, and agreed.

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    The indoor shooting locations of "The Truman Show" are mainly in Toronto. In order to facilitate the living of the crew, they rented more than half of a hotel not far from the studio as a temporary apartment.


    First, it is convenient for shooting, and second, the price of the hotel is very cheap, which gave me a big discount.


    Along the way, Ryan brought Charlize Theron, and the two walked into the hotel together. Just as they got out of the elevator, a person came out from outside. It was Jeccasie Chastain who had just arrived in Canada .


    Jeccasie-Chastain looked at Ryan in the elevator, his expression was slightly taken aback, and then he showed a trace of complicated emotions, reluctantly greeted, and said: "Ryan, long time no see, I originally wanted to go to the set first, but it seems Filming is over today."


    Jaccia Chastain!


    Ryan nodded slightly and said, "Long time no see, Jessica."


    "You can rest for one night first, and go to the crew tomorrow."


    After finishing speaking, he ignored Jekasy Chastain and walked out of the elevator.


    Charlize Theron on the side, her eyes flickered, but she was very knowledgeable and didn''t speak.


    Jeccasie-Chastain was silent for a while, then stepped into the elevator.


    Everything has become strange, and the other party is no longer a young director who just graduated, only whimsical all day long.


    Now he is still a top horror film director who is popular in Hollywood, which is enough to change the fate of many people.


    "Come on, you will succeed." Jeccasie Chastain muttered to himself, and pressed the elevator button hard with his fingers.


    Soon, the two came to a room, Ryan took out the room card, opened the door of the room, turned to look at Charlize-Theron, and said, "I hope you will like it."


    The room is covered with rose petals and colored lights, and you can faintly smell the aroma of roses.


    "I like it very much." The romantic atmosphere in front of her eyes somewhat relieved some of Charlize Theron''s tension.


    "As long as you like it." Ryan asked Charlize-Theron to go in very gentlemanly, then closed the door and walked into the living room.


    On the dining table, a sumptuous dinner has already been set up, the red wine is also placed on the decanter, and there are four thick candles burning slowly.


    A very romantic candlelight dinner.


    Although it was just a transaction, Ryan still made the hotel waiter very romantic.


    The reason is very simple. Underneath the transaction is a kind of luxury enjoyment, not pure flesh.


    Charlize-Theron walked to the table and sat down, poured two glasses of red wine, one of which was placed in front of Ryan, and she held the other glass in her hand, took a sip, and seemed to sigh and said: "If it wasn''t for a If it was a trade, I thought you were chasing me."


    Ryan shrugged his shoulders and didn''t pick up the topic. At least for the time being, he didn''t have the idea of ??finding a long-term partner. He said, "I think we should change the topic."


    There was a hint of disappointment on Charlize-Theron''s face, but she quickly adjusted her mentality, changed the subject, and said, "OK, since you don''t like it, let''s change the subject."


    "For example, the woman who greeted you just now, it seems that your relationship is a bit complicated."


    At least Charlize Theron wasn''t as nervous as before.


    Ryan took a sip from his wine glass and said, "You mean Jekassie-Chastain?"


    "She was in "The Blair Witch," and I was the director of the film, which was also my first work."


    "However, when the lies were exposed by the media, the countless abuses almost caused her to fall into the abyss, so our relationship is somewhat complicated."


    The Blair Witch!


    Last year''s North American box office dark horse!


    The biggest lie and deception in North America, and bar none!


    At the same time, "The Blair Witch" is still the most successful work among small-budget Hollywood films, with a North American box office reaching hundreds of millions of dollars.


    For such a work, its director is very mysterious and has not been exposed by the media.


    However, what Charlize Theron never expected was that the director of "The Blair Witch" was sitting in front of her.


    "God, I can''t believe it!"


    Charlize Theron looked at Ryan in disbelief, and said excitedly: ""The Blair Witch", "Saw 1" and "Saw 2" are three films, two of which have a North American box office of over 100 million US dollars, one grossed more than $60 million."


    "No wonder the media calls you the top horror director."


    After a simple calculation, she herself was taken aback. In one year, she filmed two works and supervised the production of one work.


    Moreover, it seems that the shooting costs of the three films, combined, did not exceed 20 million US dollars, allowing 20th Century Fox to earn a lot of money.


    Charlize Theron was only in her early twenties, and she was very interested in a figure who was almost a Hollywood legend.


    It has nothing to do with the transaction itself, it''s just out of the girl''s curiosity.


    Ryan behaved very normally, and said in a calm tone: "Compared to looking forward to before, I hope that the current "The Truman Show" will continue to sell well at the box office in the future."


    Charlize Theron asked curiously: "May I ask about the filming process of "The Blair Witch"!"


    For a teenage girl, there is nothing more interesting than a movie that goes down in Hollywood history.


    "Of course." Ryan agreed.


    Next, while having a candlelight dinner, the two talked about anecdotes about the filming of "The Blair Witch" and drank a sip of red wine from time to time.


    At the beginning, Ryan only talked about "The Blair Witch", but as he talked, the topic turned to the haunted house.


    "A famous haunted house in North America!"


    "Maybe we can try it together when we go back to Los Angeles." Charlize Theron was eager to try.


    Ryan nodded with a smile, and said cooperatively: "No problem, you can spend the night in the room where the murder occurred."


    "Then it''s settled." Charlize Theron seemed to have regained her nature.


    At the end of dinner, Ryan found a vinyl record and played some wonderful music.


    "Beautiful lady, can I invite you to dance!" Ryan looked at Charlize-Theron with a half-smile, a little ready to move.


    He is not a gentleman, he will not eat the fat on his lips.


    What''s more, it is a transaction in itself, a transaction that has been settled long ago.


    "My pleasure."


    Charlize-Theron drank a lot of red wine, her face was slightly rosy, without the slightest hesitation, she stood up directly, with a height of 1.77 meters, paired with a pair of three-inch high heels, she seemed to be slightly taller than Ryan .


    Ryan walked over, and gently put his arms around Charlize-Theron''s waist, smelling the breath of a young **** her body, with a slightly dazed expression.


    If Monica Bellucci was only a goddess in the eyes of countless men in Europe in her previous life, then Charlize Theron in her arms, a famous South African diamond in her previous life, a real Hollywood first-line actress, inevitably has a A desire to conquer.


    In fact, Hollywood female stars may not be better than a lot of models, at least in terms of appearance, figure, and style.


    Hollywood female stars, what is really desirable is a desire to conquer.


    Now Ryan has this kind of feeling. The only fly in the ointment is that Charlize Theron has not become famous yet, she is just an ordinary Hollywood actress.


    Fortunately, she has the halo of her previous life, and at the age of a girl, she is full of hot desires.


    Ryan became rude at the moment, dancing to the music, his hands began to move up and down, feeling the smooth skin.


    Instead of refusing at all, Charlize Theron hugged Ryan tightly, her body seemed to be getting hotter and hotter, and her whole body was shaking constantly.


    Ryan noticed the changes in Charlize Theron''s body, and could even feel her breathing, so he couldn''t help asking in a low voice, "Go back to the bedroom? Or on the sofa!"


    Charlize Theron said softly, "I like it a little more exciting."


    Ryan immediately understood what she meant.


    ... (omitted below)


    Early the next morning the sky was bright.


    After a night of hard work, Ryan finally woke up from his sleep, and touched his side, but did not feel the expected soft skin, obviously Charlize-Theron was not around.


    Ryan shook his head, seemed to be a little more awake, recalling the scene last night, a smile could not help but appear on the corner of his mouth.


    That''s when Charlize Theron walked in with some breakfast.


    She has already changed her clothes. She is wearing a black leather skirt, which sets off her tall figure. The skirt is only about fifteen centimeters, revealing her long legs in black stockings. She wears a pair of black boots on her feet.


    It''s slightly different from last night''s outfit, more **** and charming.


    Especially the leather skirts, stockings, and boots, which make people''s eyes fall on them involuntarily.


    Obviously, she had learned about Ryan''s preferences through the practice last night.


    Charlize-Theron sat on the bed, put down the breakfast in her hand, looked at Ryan and said speechlessly: "I ruined three sets of clothes last night, and I almost didn''t have any clothes to wear this morning."


    Well, she obviously didn''t know Ryan''s preferences, but made it last night, leaving only one set of clothes.


    Last night, Charlize Theron went back to her room, picked up several sets of clothes, and held a small fashion show.


    That''s right, it''s a small fashion show, just like Monica Bellucci last time, it''s not something inappropriate for children.


    "I''ll pay attention tonight." Ryan replied casually, putting his hands on Charlize-Theron''s long legs.


    As for tonight!


    It''s a big deal to prepare a few more sets of clothes in advance, the more the better.


    Anyway, the hotel can provide some clothes, or go to downtown Toronto to buy a few more at a time.

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    After eating a delicious breakfast in the morning, the two simply cleaned up and went to the set together. They were very generous and did not hide their relationship at all.


    Very ordinary relationships between men and women abound in Hollywood crews.


    Work is work and life is life.


    Ryan has always been very clear, and will not relax his requirements on Charlize-Theron because of her catwalk show last night.


    However, Nicolas Cage seems to have a cold today, so Ryan can only temporarily change the shooting plan,


    Well, it looks like a crow''s mouth.


    But when the filming started, Ryan encountered a problem. The young actor Helen hired, even though he was over ten years old, still had problems.


    In the first scene, the performance of the young actor was barely passable.


    But then, in the scene where the little Truman caused his father to drown because of his naughtiness in the script, Ryan just yelled to start, and the little actor immediately turned pale, and his whole body was soaked in the water, at a loss for what to do.


    "Stop!" Ryan could only yell to stop again, rubbing his temples impatiently.


    To be honest, he can tolerate the clumsy acting skills, at worst, he can take a few more shots.


    But the young actor in front of him is obviously not a problem with his acting skills, but rather afraid of water.


    Ryan had asked people to reduce some water as much as possible, but when his whole body was soaked in the water, his face was still pale.


    Facing an underage child, Ryan couldn''t say anything, and couldn''t even get angry. In desperation, he walked over and asked, "My dear, it seems that you are a little afraid of water."


    The little actor nodded vigorously, looking at the pool built not far away, his face turned pale again.


    Seeing this, Ryan stood up, shook his head, and said to Gail-Anne-Hurd, "Let Helen change to another young actor."


    Fear of water may not be an unsolvable problem, but the crew doesn''t have time, so the best way to wait for a young actor is to replace them directly.


    What''s more, when signing the contract, there are special clauses in it. Once the normal shooting cannot be carried out, you can choose to negotiate to terminate the contract.


    "I''ll notify Helen immediately." Gail-Anne-Hurd agreed, then turned and walked towards the distance.


    All the extras, background cloths, and some less important small roles in the crew are all from the Star Brokerage Company, so Helen has been traveling in two places these days.


    "Take a break for half an hour, let Sophia inform, and change the shooting plan in the afternoon, and shoot the baby first." Ryan had to change the shooting plan again.


    The crew is most afraid of shooting shots of babies, underage actors, and animal actors; according to the script, it needs to be filmed from the birth of the male protagonist until he grows up to adulthood, and must deal with babies and underage actors.


    The only good thing is that there are not many shots of babies, and there is no need for any performances, just showing their faces.


    One morning passed, only a few shots were taken, and more than half of the shots may need to be re-shot.


    Just after lunch, Helen hurried over.


    "Sorry, I''ll ask someone to audition again." Helen felt a little helpless about this, afraid of water?


    When he was auditioning, at most he was watching his acting skills, who would have thought that he would be afraid of water.


    "By the way, you can read this first!" Helen took out a script while speaking.


    Ryan took the script and glanced at it, and said a little strangely: ""The Kingsman"!"


    "Project Columbia!"


    "Yes." Helen didn''t seem to see Ryan''s weird expression, and said, "Columbia wants to create an action comedy, and you are one of the director candidates."


    "Reject it, just say that I don''t have a schedule for the time being."


    "Remember to be more tactful." Ryan didn''t bother to think about it, so he chose to refuse directly.


    "Ace Correspondent", a project invested by Columbia, with a budget of 47 million US dollars, seems to be a pretty good project.


    But in fact, Kim Carrey''s salary alone is as high as 20 million US dollars. If Ryan''s director''s fee is added, it will reach a very astonishing figure.


    Unless Colombia can add additional funds, otherwise, it will be very difficult to achieve the expected shooting effect with the original investment budget.


    Even if Ryan is faced with a film where the actors'' remuneration almost exceeds the shooting cost, there is no guarantee that the box office can recover the cost.


    A non-sequel film, non-adaptation of the novel of the same name, non-commercial production with an investment of more than 100 million U.S. dollars, the starring salary of the film is as high as 20 million U.S. dollars, it is a joke.


    However, Columbia has done a lot of things like this, and I have to say that Sony is really rich.


    "I will reject Columbia for you." Helen agreed without any attempt to persuade her.


    Obviously she is not very optimistic about this project.


    Furthermore, Ryan''s current shooting task is very heavy, and it is impossible to be distracted.


    After looking at the time, Ryan stood up and said, "In the afternoon, I still need to shoot some shots. I need someone to pick up Nancy Utley and Mike Figgis from the airport for me."


    The filming of "Leaving Las Vegas" has ended. After simple editing, Touchstone needs to hold a small trial screening for the film. Apart from the leading actors in the film, only a few theater company representatives attended.


    This is Canada, not Los Angeles. It is impossible for Touchstone to invite many movie fans, film critics, and media reporters to participate.


    Even Monica Bellucci didn''t come over. In addition to rehearsals, she also needs to participate in professional training, so she can''t spare time.


    Helen nodded in agreement, stood up and said goodbye to the crew, she needed to leave for the airport.


    The shooting in the afternoon was relatively smooth. The baby actor hired by the crew, accompanied by her parents, shot several scenes one after another.


    For this, the crew needs to pay $1,000 in remuneration.


    The salary of baby actors has never been cheap, and they were found locally in Toronto. Her parents insisted on 1,000 dollars and would not let go. In order not to waste time, they had to agree.


    As for why he didn''t choose the actors under Star Brokerage Company!


    It��s very simple, you can��t find a baby actor from Los Angeles just for a baby with only a few shots, and pay at least two round-trip air tickets, accommodation, food, etc. in addition to the film salary .


    Another point is that she is a girl, not a boy. Anyway, she looks like a baby, and it is difficult to distinguish between men and women.


    In the evening, Ryan ended the filming half an hour earlier and asked the crew to start packing up the props. He, Nicolas-Cage, Sophia, Gail-Anne-Herd and others left the crew.


    The small preview screening in the evening is very important, but the focus is not on Touchstone and Nancy Utley, but on several theater company representatives who came together.


    Whether or not a film can be a big hit in the end depends on the support and attitude of the theater company, in addition to the plot content and the distribution company.


    If it is a work that seems to be 100% off the street, no matter how hard the distribution company works, the theater company will not produce too many screens.


    Of course, "Leaving Las Vegas" is not a commercial film, but an art film. Even if the theater company is optimistic, it will not give too many resources in the end.


    The main purpose of this test screening is to discuss with the theater company about long-term screenings.


    Art films generally choose to be released at the end of the year, and "Leaving Las Vegas" is no exception. The annual Oscars ceremony will be held in mid-March of the next year. That is to say, the film needs to extend the screening period, at least It won''t be released until early April next year.


    This needs to be negotiated with the theater company in advance. After the first wave of movie viewing is over, only a few screening halls need to be left to play with a bunch of art films in turn until the Oscar nomination list is announced next year. , Temporarily increase the screening scale to earn the last wave of box office.

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    It is almost impossible for an art film aimed at competing for awards to obtain a screen size of several hundred yuan on the first day.


    Even with the support of Twentieth Century Fox as the touchstone distribution company of the film, it is still impossible.


    At most, theater companies will increase the number of screens that are screened, for example, from 20 to 30 screens to 70 or 80 screens, and it is even difficult to reach the scale of screenings of "The Blair Witch".


    This is the normal state of art films. There will be no large-scale releases on the first day, but small-scale screenings and long-term releases.


    Finally, look forward to the harvest at the Oscars. As long as one important award is won, at least millions of dollars can be added to the income.


    Obviously, this is the most attractive part of Oscar.


    "Hello, Nancy, Mike, long time no see." Coming outside the small screening room, Ryan greeted Nancy Utley and Mike Figgis.


    "Ryan, you probably forgot the touchstone and chose Paramount''s investment." Nancy Utter said in a half-joking tone.


    It is difficult for Touchstone, which has just started, to come up with a large sum of money and take risks to invest in "The Truman Show".


    Mike Figgis nodded very calmly, looking a little nervous.


    The newly edited samples have already been tested inside Touchstone, but in terms of effects, there are mixed reviews; while they are praised, they don''t have much expectation for the box office.


    To put it bluntly, whether it is an art film or a commercial film, the final evaluation of the success or failure of a film can only be the box office.


    "How many theater companies are here?" Ryan asked.


    "It''s mainly Emperor Cinemas and AMC Cinemas, as well as several small art theater companies." Nancy Utley glanced inside, pointed to a few people sitting in the corner, and introduced in a low voice.


    Emperor Cinemas is not the second largest theater company in the United States, with 564 theaters and more than 7,307 screens.


    However, Emperor Cinemas now also has hundreds of screens.


    The AMC theater chain also has not reached its heyday in the previous life, nor is it the largest movie theater chain in the United States.


    The AMC theater chain in the previous life had 620 theaters and 7967 screens in the United States alone.


    Of course, "Leaving Las Vegas" is not a big commercial production either, even though these theater companies are still here for Touchstone and Nancy Utley.


    "By the way, with AMC theaters, there is also Roger Albert." Nancy Utley reminded.


    Roger Albert!


    Ryan was slightly taken aback, this is not an ordinary person, as early as 1970, he became the first film critic to win the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism, and his TV shows were broadcast all over the world, and he won an Emmy Award nominate.


    "A good and bad news." Ryan said indifferently.


    If it is praised by Roger Ebert, it will obviously help the film to hit the Oscars in the future, otherwise it will affect the voice of the film critics.


    "Do you need to go over and get in touch!" Nicholas Cage said very euphemistically, it was nothing more than normal public relations.


    This is also one of the biggest sources of income for film critics, and the annual Oscars ceremony is a feast for film critics.


    "Not for the time being." Nancy Utley shook her head. When it comes time for public relations, Touchstone will use the channel of 20th Century Fox to influence the voice of the entire film critics.


    Even the well-known Roger Ebert must abide by the rules of the 20th Century Fox game, otherwise he will face malice from News Corporation.


    As a veteran film critic in Hollywood, Roger Ebert naturally knows what to say and what not to say.


    Nicholas Cage didn''t say much. He needs to respect Nancy Utley''s opinion on many things.


    As one of the touchstone controllers, Nancy Utley is obviously more familiar with Hollywood rules than he is.


    Ryan suddenly understood that no matter how well-known Roger-Ebert was in the film critic circle, to Touchstone, he was just a film critic, so there was no need to pay too much attention to it.


    "Robert, you shouldn''t have brought me here." Roger-Albert glanced at the people at the door, feeling a little helpless.


    Robert from AMC Cinemas pointed to Mike Figgis and said, "You don''t want to witness a work that changed John O''Brien?"


    "Besides, you know, I need your advice."


    For a commercial film, with Robert''s experience, it is completely possible to predict whether the film will be popular with the audience.


    But the film that will be screened in front of him is an art film from a British director.


    Heck, let a British director direct, God knows if he will make a film full of British elements.


    Roger Albert shrugged his shoulders and said: "The protagonist in the film is Nicolas Cage, who comes from the Coppola family, and the distribution company is backed by Twentieth Century Fox''s Touchstone and Nancy Utley. .��


    "The combination of the two can definitely affect many things, including the idea of ??some students sending judges."


    It is undeniable that the two can indeed affect some members of the academy.


    "In contrast, I am more looking forward to Ryan Gosling''s new work. Although he was only a director of horror films before, he is almost impeccable in terms of box office." Roger Albert said with a micro Said the unrecognizable voice.


    On another occasion, he would never say such a thing.


    "Maybe." Before seeing the content of the video, Robert would not express any opinions, even in private.


    Ryan and the others did not choose to sit with the representatives of the theater company. UU Reading , including Nicholas Cage, chose to sit in the first few rows.


    Nicholas Cage was short of breath, but still couldn''t help looking at Roger Albert in the corner, with a trace of expectation and worry in his eyes.


    "Okay, Cage, don''t be so nervous. I have confidence in your acting skills and Mike''s directing level." Ryan patted Nicholas Cage on the shoulder to let him relax. You must know that he has not caught a cold yet. it is good.


    "Cousin, I also have confidence in you." Sofia Coppola came over and expressed her confidence in Nicolas Cage''s acting skills.


    Nicolas Cage took a deep breath and said firmly, "That''s right, I''m also full of confidence in my acting skills."


    The next moment, the screen gradually lit up, and the lights in the projection room went out immediately. Everyone kept silent and stared at the screen.


    There is no title, no subtitles, and no background music. This is just a sample that has just been edited, and a lot of post-production work has not yet started.


    "Super 16mm!" Roger-Ebert was taken aback. The director of the film did not choose the 35mm film of mainstream films, but the 16mm film commonly used by independent films.


    In other words, Ryan Gosling, the film''s investor, probably did not interfere with the crew''s shooting, otherwise he would not have chosen 16mm film.


    "A smart and very bold investor." Roger-Ebert said to himself.


    As the plot of the film gradually unfolded, Roger Albert''s expression became very serious, "The dangers of alcoholism, and a prostitute who silently endured a painful life, a distorted emotion among human instincts."


    "It seems that the director of the film, Mike Figgis, is a very qualified art film director."

 Chapter 119： film critic

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    The movie is just halfway through, and Roger-Ebert has already seen a lot from it.


    Shots, plots and characters, etc., seem to be wandering in the bustling night scene of feasting and feasting in a trance-like way, making Las Vegas like a dreamlike fallen city.


    Very few directors can achieve this effect.


    It''s not that the level is not good, but that it requires a good script, a suitable opportunity, and a little bit of luck.


    Another point, John O''Brien''s novel of the same name "Leaving Las Vegas", the plot in it is very good. Many of the plots in Mike Figgis'' scripts are from the original novels without too many changes.


    Obviously, Mike Figgis spent a lot of time, a little bit of polishing, and meeting Nicolas Cage, who in turn introduced Ryan to him, and finally got the much-needed filming funds.


    It can be said that Mike - Figgis is not lacking in luck.


    Sometimes a good film itself is an accidental product of luck.


    At least in Roger-Ebert''s view, every shot of "Leaving Las Vegas" shown on the screen is very delicate and contains deep meaning.


    It may be slightly worse than last year''s "Shoker''s Redemption" and "Pulp Fiction", but it is enough to hit the Oscars.


    It is not every year that there are scenes of competition between many excellent works like "Shaw''s Redemption", "Pulp Fiction", "Forrest Gump" and so on.


    Of course, when he mentioned the impact of the Oscars, he only meant the qualifications for nominations.


    As for the end result, it will require multifaceted PR, just like Forrest Gump.


    In many cases, the best film is not necessarily the biggest Oscar winner.


    "Nicolas Cage''s acting skills can''t improve much." He said to himself.


    The final ending in the film is not very happy, the hero Ben finally left the world; the heroine Sarah''s ending is also very tragic.


    Because she refused a transaction of money and body, she was beaten up by several clients.


    The end of the film was deeply imprinted in Roger-Ebert''s mind, and he couldn''t help but gradually develop a good impression.


    "This is a very good movie." Roger-Albert said to himself, "It''s very exciting."


    Robert on the side asked subconsciously: "It fits your taste very well!"


    "That''s right." Roger Albert said in a positive tone, "I will vote for it instead of turning the pencil."


    There are many members of the academy, and most of them are elderly. It is impossible to spare a long period of time to watch every candidate film, so most people will choose to turn their pencils.


    Of course, some people use darts to just fill in a name.


    At the same time, it also gave the public relations company room to play.


    Those public relations companies will mail each judge a beautiful video tape, or even a video recorder, and hold a public relations banquet.


    "I understand what you mean." Robert nodded thoughtfully, and said, "It seems that Nicolas Cage is bound to win the Oscar for the leading actor trophy."


    For a movie that wants to hit the Oscars, the actor will definitely spend a lot of dollars on public relations for himself.


    Therefore, for theater companies, it is naturally desirable.


    As the screening of the film ended, representatives of theater companies got up and left the screening room. At least for the time being, they would not express any opinions.


    Next, Touchstone will hold several small test screenings.


    The theater company will use film critics, audiences, evaluation agencies, etc. to evaluate from multiple aspects, and finally negotiate with the distribution company about the scale of screenings and the release cycle of the film.


    It is impossible to make a hasty decision just because of a test screening.


    Mike Figgis left with Roger Albert. It seemed that the two of them had a very pleasant conversation and seemed to have a common topic.


    Ryan didn''t step up to court a film critic, even if he was Roger Ebert.


    It was Nicholas Cage who said goodbye and walked over.


    "Roger-Albert!" Ryan curled his lips and didn''t say much.


    A famous film critic can be taken seriously, but not too much.


    With proper PR, they''ll know what to say, and Nicolas Cage doesn''t even have to go there himself, begging for mercy.


    "This is Hollywood, and Cage made the right choice." Sofia Coppola could see the contempt in Ryan''s eyes.


    "When you try to change, hit the Oscars, you will become like them."


    In order to win an Oscar, there are many famous Hollywood stars who personally come to such famous film critics as Roger Ebert and take off their clothes one by one.


    "Oscar Awards!"


    Ryan glanced at Sophia, and said very frankly: "At least within 20 years, I don''t need the honor of an Oscar statuette. As for 20 years later, time can change a lot of things."


    A film critic twenty years from now will have two fundamentally different positions than a film critic now.


    "I knew you would say that." Sofia Coppola showed an expression that she had known for a long time.


    Ryan smiled and said: "For me, popular film is the real art, an art that belongs to the majority, not only in the hands of a few."


    In addition, there is countless money, and art itself has never left money.


    "Well, maybe you''re right."


    Sofia Coppola did not choose to argue, but only said in a reminding tone: "No top Hollywood director can bypass the Oscar statuette."


    Ryan couldn''t help but rolled his eyes, and said, "First of all, I want to correct you, not every top Hollywood director bows to Oscar, such as George Lucas!"


    "Who can say that he is not the top director in Hollywood!"


    As the father of Star Wars and the founder of Industrial Light and Magic, George Lucas has some unparalleled influence.


    A topical character that any Hollywood practitioner in the 1980s and 1990s could not get around. However, he never won an Oscar for Best Director.


    But no one can deny that George Lucas has contributed to the Hollywood film industry.


    George Lucas!


    Sofia Coppola was speechless It cannot be said that George Lucas is just an exception.


    "It is said that Roger Albert once had some affairs with George Lucas." Ryan said meaningfully.


    Roger Ebert was also one of the many film critics who abused "Star Wars".


    However, George Lucas and "Star Wars" created a miracle.


    The cost of the film was only about 10 million US dollars, and the final box office in North America was as high as 460 million US dollars, and the global box office was 775 million US dollars.


    You know, this is 460 million US dollars and 775 million US dollars in 1977. When converted to the 1990s, the figures can be scary.


    Those film critics who abused George Lucas and "Star Wars" were slapped hard, very loudly.


    Based on Ryan''s previous life memories, except for George Lucas and "Star Wars".


    Next, James Cameron and "Titanic" not only gave countless film critics a slap in the face again. At the same time, he conquered the Oscar jury for the first time and became the "King of the World".


    "I don''t know much about what happened back then." Sofia Coppola didn''t know the inside story of that year either, she only heard some people talk about it, and said: "However, it seems that the situation at that time was somewhat complicated."


    "No one would have thought that Star Wars would end up being a success."


    Even George Lucas had a hard time thinking of it himself.


    "So, Oscar statuettes don''t represent everything, and film critics can''t represent everything either. At least George Lucas has proven it to the world." Ryan shrugged and said indifferently.


    Facing the legendary deeds of George Lucas, Sofia Coppola chose to end the topic.

 Chapter 120： discuss

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    In fact, it is only a small test screening, and it will not have any effect on the future release of "Leaving Las Vegas". At most, it can increase the number of screens for a few screenings.


    It was the unexpected Roger Albert who made Mike Figgis and Nicolas Cage very interested.


    Nicolas - Cage wants to win the best actor statuette, Mike - Figgis wants to win the best director statuette.


    On the surface, there is no conflict between the two.


    But in fact, no matter it is the production crew or the distribution company, they have limited resources and need to highlight one key point, which has caused many Hollywood stars to pay for public relations out of their own pockets.


    However, Ryan, as the film investor, naturally chose to support Nicolas Cage, as for Mike Figgis? You can only look at his own personal connections and the budget for public relations.


    After the preview, Ryan, Nancy-Utley, Sophia, Gail-Anne-Hurd and others came to the conference room of the studio to have a brief discussion about the promotion of the film and the Oscar awards.


    Originally, according to Nancy Utley''s meaning, it is best not to involve crew members, including actors and directors.


    In many cases, the interests of investors and distribution companies are not consistent with those of the crew.


    However, Ryan still asked Sophia to call Nicolas Cage over.


    Nancy Utley looked at Nicolas Cage opposite, and understood Ryan''s choice, but she still spoke out.


    "There are many Oscar awards, but the real awards are only Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Picture and Best Director."


    "So next, we need to determine the key direction of public relations." Nancy Utley said very straightforwardly.


    Even with 20th Century Fox and News Corp. as its reliance, Touchstone Pictures still needs to pool resources to ensure it can win at least one major award in the end.


    Similar to this year''s "Forrest Gump", it won the three awards of Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director in one fell swoop.


    Such a situation is almost rarely seen.


    Generally speaking, as long as one of the big prizes is guaranteed, it is considered a success.


    "Before the film was shot, I had already promised Cage that I would focus on the best actor, and the filming of "The Truman Show" will also seek nominations for the best actor."


    "I will personally communicate with Paramount and Lucasfilm at any time." Ryan''s plan is very clear.


    "The Truman Show" will also strive for an Oscar nomination for Best Actor; but it will not actually carry out award public relations, so as to win the Oscar statuette, just let it go.


    "Leaving Las Vegas" is the focus of public relations, and "The Truman Show" just wants to catch the heat.


    Once Nicolas Cage won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in "Leaving Las Vegas".


    Then "The Truman Show", which he also starred in, can also gain a lot of popularity, and can also get the support of Paramount and Lucasfilm.


    Nancy Utley''s eyes lit up. If he can get some support from Paramount, it will be extremely beneficial for Nicolas Cage to finally win the Oscar for Best Actor.


    "It''s a very good idea. If it can get the support of Paramount, it can reduce a lot of difficulties."


    As for Lucasfilm, she ignored it directly.


    It''s not that Lucasfilm and George Lucas are less influential than Paramount, but that the relationship between George Lucas and academics is not harmonious, and it is difficult to play any role.


    Hearing this, Nicholas Cage gave Ryan a grateful look, suppressed the excitement in his heart, and said, "As for the public relations funds, I will personally bear part of it."


    In terms of public relations funds, he fears that he will have to pay a large part of it. After all, the crew''s publicity expenses are limited.


    "no problem."


    Ryan nodded, agreed without hesitation, and continued: "I think apart from the Oscars, the Golden Globes also need attention."


    The Oscars are held in mid-March every year, and the Golden Globes are held in January. It is completely possible to warm up first.


    In his previous life, Nicolas Cage won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in "Leaving Las Vegas".


    Golden Globes!


    Nancy Utley nodded and did not object. Regardless of the status of the Golden Globes, it is a good hot spot.


    "The Golden Globes are obviously easier than the Oscars," Nancy Utley said.


    The competition for the Golden Globes is far less intense than the Oscars.


    "So in addition to the Best Actor, the Best Actress award also needs to be included in the public relations." Speaking of this, Ryan added, saying: "I will bear part of the cost."


    "As for the Oscars, you can try to get nominated, there is no need for PR for the Best Actress award."


    Nicolas Cage was nervous at first, and then relaxed again. Obviously, Monica Bellucci would not share resources with him.


    "Okay." Nancy Utley''s tone was playful. It seemed that the relationship between Ryan and Monica Bellucci was very unusual.


    Sofia Coppola showed a hint of sarcasm, glanced at her mouth, hehe, man.


    Ryan ignored Sophia. If he didn''t need Touchstone or Twentieth Century Fox''s public relations channels, he could have hired a public relations company by himself.


    As for the public relations fee, it is estimated that it will not be too much.


    After all, it is only a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, not an Oscar for Best Actress, and Monica Bellucci herself will bear part of the funds.


    Next, several people began to discuss some details and precautions to avoid being warned by the Oscar committee.


    Public relations is also a technical job, not just throwing money at the dead.


    Time gradually entered the night, and everyone went back to the hotel to rest, but Ryan didn''t look for Charlize-Theron. He needs a good rest tonight, not continue to indulge.


    As far away as 500 South Broad Street in Burbank, California, the United States, above the Walt Disney Company building, is still brightly lit.


    Including Michael Eisner, Michael Ovitz, and several Disney executives, each tasting red wine.


    "I just got the news from 20th Century Fox. It seems that the feedback data of "The Evil Spirit" directed by Ryan Gosling is not very satisfactory. It is expected that the theater company will not set aside many screens."


    Michael Ovitz said with a hint of sarcasm: "Directors who only show off horror and **** scenes to win the audience''s attention will be eliminated by Hollywood sooner or later."


    Michael Ovitz is inexplicably excited about Ryan Gosling, who has created dark horses in the box office one after another, and is about to face a failed film.


    "Mike, you are right. A horror film director will never become the mainstream of Hollywood." Michael Eisner raised his glass and took a sip with everyone.


    The most important reason why he agreed to Michael Ovitz''s request and asked Touchstone to terminate the cooperation on the "The Truman Show" project is that Ryan is only a director of horror films.


    The "Truman Show" project may be his transformational work, but Michael Eisner does not think that a young horror film director can helm a feature film with an investment of up to 35 million US dollars.


    Otherwise, Eisner would not easily agree to Michael Ovitz''s request, let alone ask Touchstone to terminate the project cooperation.


    Even, if Ryan Gosling wants to continue working with Disney, it''s not impossible. The premise cannot be a high-budget drama, but a low-budget horror film.


    To put it bluntly, as long as there are enough interests, Michael Eisner and Disney, as well as any film company, will not refuse cooperation projects that can make money.


    Compared with interests, some personal conflicts seem insignificant.


    Even if the feedback data of "The Evil Spirit" is not very good, but based on Disney''s internal predictions, 20th Century Fox has almost no problem recovering the investment cost of the film.


    What''s more, there is also the "Chain Saw" series that has attracted the attention of countless film companies.


    For the copyright of the "Chain Saw" series, Disney is also envious.

 Chapter 121： antonia kidman

    Early the next morning, Nancy Utley took people out of Toronto.


    Next, Touchstone needs to hold multiple test screenings, including film critics, audiences, theater companies, etc., and invite many people to watch.


    At the same time, it is necessary to prepare some canvassing banquets and public relations banquets, as well as order some exquisite gifts.


    These things need to be prepared in advance.


    In a word, every art film will not be awarded for no reason. Only by letting the Oscar jury see your efforts can you finally win the award.


    It is almost impossible for a film that does not work hard to win important awards.


    I have to say that the Oscar jury is a bit cheating.


    Nicolas Cage was not idle either. Roger Albert alone wrote a check for tens of thousands of dollars.


    Touchstone will also conduct public relations with the film critic group. Even Ryan, who has never cared about film critics, will use the touchstone channel to publicize some famous film critics.


    Nicolas Cage is for the best actor Oscar, and the touchstone is for the overall publicity of the film.


    As for Ryan, he helped Monica Bellucci, public relations Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and Oscar nomination for Best Actress.


    It can be seen that the income of some famous film critics is absolutely considerable.


    Faced with a number that is tempting enough, Roger Albert will naturally not refuse.


    It is expected that in the future, Roger Ebert will continue to praise "Leaving Las Vegas" and Nicolas Cage''s acting skills in newspaper columns and film review programs, which can influence some film critics'' comments.


    Give and take, typical Hollywood rules.


    As everyone left, Ryan continued to shoot. In addition, he also had to interview a new young actor, a native Canadian boy who seemed to be introduced by Antonia.


    Antonia - Kidman, Nicole - Kidman''s sister, a Canadian TV presenter.


    Ryan didn''t ask about the relationship through whom.


    If he can pass the audition with makeup, naturally there is no problem. If he can''t pass the audition with makeup, then no matter who it is, it is impossible to agree.


    Ryan glanced at the little boy Gary Kate in front of him, then at Antonia not far away, Nicole Kidman''s sister, thought for a while, and said, "Yes."


    "Try shooting first to see how it works."


    Ryan will not refuse the little girl in front of him just because Antonia is Nicole Kidman''s younger sister, and Nicole Kidman''s manager is Pai Kingsley, a gold agent under CAA. boy.


    He''s not that boring yet, it''s hard for a boy who''s just ten years old.


    What''s more, the crew really needs a young actor.


    "Gary, remember to be more serious later." Ryan walked up to Gary-Kate and asked a few words.


    "I will be Director Ryan." Gary-Kate nodded decently, without any timidity


    At least it seemed that Ryan was quite satisfied, and then he said to Sophia who was beside him, "He''s in your hands for the time being."


    Well, Sophia''s next task is not to test shoot, but to briefly explain the content of the script to Gary-Kate.


    There are also some things that need attention, such as walking, not staring at the camera, and so on.


    "Ryan, I''m not a nanny!" Sofia Coppola protested, but Ryan obviously ignored it, which was revenge for the blonde, tall, and model incident.


    "That''s right, you''re really not a nanny." After a few casual words, Ryan walked towards the trailer.


    In desperation, Sofia Coppola could only patiently explain to Gary Kate.


    After more than 20 minutes, Sophia felt that it was all right, and Ryan walked out of the trailer.


    "OK, let''s start the trial shooting."


    Inside a wooden sailboat, actors Chris Pine and Gary Kate, who played the role of Truman''s father, sat together in the sailboat.


    "No, it''s time to go back." Chris Pine felt that they should go back.


    "Stay longer, please." Gary-Kate wished to stay longer.


    "Okay." Finally Chris Pine agreed.


    A very simple shot with hardly any difficulty at all.


    Ryan sat behind the monitor, looked at the effect of the trial shooting, and felt that it was a good job, so he yelled, "Yes."


    "Notify his agent that I need to sign the contract immediately, and tell Helen to cancel the audition."


    In fact, Gary-Kate''s acting skills are not much better than the previous young actor, or even a little worse.


    If it is the only strong point, Gary-Kate is not only not afraid of water, but also has very good swimming skills.


    So Ryan felt that he could notify his agent to sign the contract. Anyway, it was not an important scene, only two or three scenes at most.


    Not long after, Antonia Kidman came over, a young and fashionable woman, full of youthfulness, seemed to be a typical optimist.


    "Hello, Director Ryan."


    "Nicole, I mentioned you a few days ago, a director full of miracles." Antonia Kidman''s attitude was very humble.


    "Hello, Miss Antonia."


    "Tell Ms. Nicole for me, thank you for her compliment." While speaking, Ryan glanced at her. In terms of appearance, Antonia Kidman is obviously inferior to her sister Nicole Kidman. , the skin looks rough.


    However, most European and American actresses have poor skin. Few are like Nicole Kidman, whose skin is white and transparent, and blood vessels can almost be seen.


    "She''s also a very good actress," Ryan said, with a hint of flattery.


    Almost all Hollywood media and practitioners will only remember Mrs. Cruise''s identity, not Nicole Kidman''s identity as an actor.


    Nicole Kidman, she really doesn''t have any memorable roles.


    "I will tell Nicole the truth." Antonia Kidman agreed with a smile.


    The two did not talk for a long time before Antonia Kidman said goodbye and left the set with Gary Kate.


    Gary-Kate is just ten years old and is still a minor. He needs the consent of his guardian before he can sign a contract with the crew.


    At this time, Gail-Anne-Heard came over, looked at Antonia-Kidman''s back, and said, "Antonia-Kidman is not only Nicole-Kidman''s sister, her father is Anthony- Kidman, a professor of psychology, had a mother who was a publisher, a feminist, and knew a lot of people."


    "By the way, the English writer you mentioned, perhaps Antonia''s mother can help."


    Regarding the search for Rowling, Ryan did not hide anything. Anyway, now Rowling is just an ordinary housewife, not even a writer, so there is no need to hide anything.


    For this reason, he sent someone to travel to the UK and asked private detectives to inquire about Rowling''s whereabouts, but they found nothing in the end.


    Finding the whereabouts of an ordinary housewife in the vast crowd is no less difficult than finding a needle in a haystack.


    "A publisher?"


    Ryan showed a little thought and said: "It seems that we need to make an appointment with Antonia Kidman sometime."


    Like Canada, the UK is an English-speaking region, and there are more or less connections between many publishing companies.


    With the help of Antonia''s mother, you can ask the British publishing company for news about Rowling.


    However, with the approach of the summer vacation, besides filming, Ryan also has to pay attention to the dynamics of the North American film market and the release plan of "The Evil Spirit".


    It is estimated that there is not much time to find Rowling.


    Fortunately, Rowling''s matter is not urgent for the time being, at least for a long time, no Hollywood film company will think of her.


    On the contrary, "The Invasion of Evil", which was released in early September, was quite a test for Ryan.


    He himself is not sure whether the box office of "The Evil Invasion" can meet expectations, as well as his attitude towards the female audience.

 Chapter 122： summer file

    There are five schedules in North America, among which summer and holiday schedules are the most important (including Thanksgiving and Christmas).


    Under normal circumstances, large-scale commercial productions and films with good potential will be released in these two schedules.


    Compared with last year''s summer file, there are "Forrest Gump" and "The Lion King", two global hit films.


    This year''s summer vacation is a little bit deserted.


    Of course, this desertedness is only relative.


    As the first batch of films released in the summer, "Die Hard 3" produced by 20th Century Fox did not perform well at the box office.


    On the contrary, "Batman Forever" produced by Warner Bros. swept the summer season as soon as it was released, with a box office of 52.78 million US dollars in the first weekend.


    Next, "Apollo XIII" produced by Universal Pictures and "Pocahontas" produced by Disney are equally extraordinary.


    "Apollo XIII" had a box office of US$25.35 million in the first weekend; "Pocahontas" had a box office of US$29.53 million in the first weekend.


    Two consecutive films were screened, which completely kicked off the prelude to the summer vacation.


    However, in the summer season, the box office of the two films "Die Hard 3" and "Braveheart" released by 20th Century Fox failed to meet expectations.


    "Braveheart" is a film jointly produced by 20th Century Fox and Paramount, with a budget of up to 72 million US dollars. The famous Mel Gibson is a producer, director, and starring in multiple positions. The heroine is also The well-known Sophie Marceau.


    It''s a pity that the film''s box office is not ideal, with only US$75.06 million in North America, which means that it is almost impossible to recover the cost through North America.


    The sad discovery of Twentieth Century Fox, it seems that the summer schedule no longer belongs to Twentieth Century Fox.


    Compared with the beginning of the previous summer, "The Blair Witch" sold well, with a North American box office of over 100 million U.S. dollars and a global box office of over 200 million U.S. dollars. Except for promotional expenses and printed copies, 20th Century Fox only paid 800,000 U.S. dollars for the buyout Copyright fees.


    In addition, Twentieth Century Fox also released blockbuster films such as "True Lies", "Speed", and "Saw".


    However, under such circumstances, the third film "The Evil Invasion" directed by Ryan began to kick off the promotion.


    Twentieth Century Fox set out a publicity budget of 2.7 million US dollars for this. In addition to traditional horror film promotion channels, it also invited some women''s rights organizations and paid a considerable amount of donations for this.


    In fact, 20th Century Fox had to increase its publicity budget, hoping that Ryan could once again become a dark horse at the box office, and avoid the impact of the unsatisfactory box office of several summer films.


    Regarding the promotion of "The Evil Spirit", Ryan didn''t bother much, and focused all his energy on filming.


    On the contrary, Lei Sancheni frequently passed on news, and even came to Toronto in person to discuss with Ryan about the promotion plan of "The Evil Spirit".


    "The No. 2 machine is a little further forward and moved a little bit."


    "Lighting engineer, dim the background light a little, and remember to highlight the facial contours of the hero and heroine."


    "Charlie, your facial expression is not in place, so be indifferent and not so shrewd."


    "OK, let''s do it again, everyone."


    "Scene 77 of "The Truman Show" has 5 takes and 3 takes, let''s start." Ryan shouted.


    The next moment, Nicholas Cage had just come back home soaked from a very strange rain, opened the door and walked in.


    Inside the room, Charlize Theron was wearing a very **** pajamas, put down the newspaper in her hand, glanced at Nicholas Cage, who was covered in water, and asked, "Like a drowned chicken, where have you been?"


    Nicholas Cage was all about raising money to get out of town, saying, "If you get $8,000..."


    "Then as long as we can save a little, it will be enough for us to travel for a year."


    "And then? Get beaten back to your original shape, and continue to return to your original life!" Charlize-Theron said with a hint of sarcasm, "You are no longer a teenager, and you can''t always act willfully."


    Nicholas Cage didn''t seem to understand the sarcasm contained in it, walked up to Charlize Theron, squatted down, and argued, "Maybe I was a teenager with a young heart."


    Next, Charlize-Theron began to complain, saying: "We need a house and a car. Have you thought about it?"


    "Besides, we also plan to have a child, all of which need money."


    Nicolas Cage made a somewhat exaggerated gesture and said, "We can have a baby later and go see the world first."


    Charlize Theron stood up, touched Nicholas Cage''s face very tenderly, and said, "You''d better forget that these unrealistic thoughts, I hope you can be more sober."


    "Remember to change the wet clothes on your body first." After finishing speaking, Charlize Theron kissed him lightly.


    Camera No. 3 specially gave a special close-up shot.


    "Yes, it''s a great performance." Ryan felt that the shooting was good, so there was no need to continue to reshoot, "Sophia, change to another shooting scene."


    Some details are somewhat different from the "The Truman Show" in the previous life, and Ryan has changed a lot.


    For example, the dialogue between Nicholas Cage and Charlize Theron is more flat.


    Charlize Theron didn''t flirt too much, it was more like a perfunctory one, while Nicolas Cage seemed more focused, and he was a good man.


    Before changing the details, Ryan thought about it in detail. The marriage between Truman and his wife was not love, but a wedding arranged by the program team.


    So for Charlize-Theron, the current marriage is just a job to earn money, it does not require any emotional investment, and many details of life are perfunctory.


    In addition, some small details all imply that this is just a reality show, not a real town.


    At the moment Sophia began to direct the crew, get busy, move the equipment, rearrange the lighting background.


    Ryan got up and left the monitor, came to Charlize-Theron, hugged him gently, and asked, "How is it, how does it feel!"


    "It''s not too bad." Charlize-Theron put on a windbreaker, covering the looming body under the silk pajamas.


    In fact, the role played by Charlize Theron does not require much acting skills, there are no explosive scenes, and it is somewhat flat.


    However, for her, playing the heroine in a $35 million project is still a chance to show off.


    "Should I change clothes, or go to dinner first!" Ryan looked down at the time on his watch, and estimated that by the time the crew arrived at the next scene, it would have been past lunch time.


    "I hate the crew''s lunch." Charlize Theron refused the lunch without hesitation and chose to change a piece of clothing first.


    For her, who was born as a model, the various high-calorie foods prepared by the crew were simply a nightmare.


    "Charlie, UU reading , you should eat more." Ryan felt that Charlize-Theron seemed a little thinner these days, and the most direct feeling was that the texture was obviously a little worse.


    "You can order an extra vegetable salad for me." Charlize Theron shrugged.


    "OK, you go to the trailer to change your clothes first, and I''ll help you order some more food." Ryan waved his hand, turned and walked outside.


    The crew chose a restaurant in a small town as a dining place for all crew members. The environment is not bad, and the price is not very expensive.


    The only fly in the ointment is that the taste of the food is not very good, it almost tastes like a fast food restaurant, and the food types are very single.


    Similar to dozens of dishes in Chinese restaurants, or even hundreds of dishes, it is a luxury here, so not only Charlize-Theron��s appetite is not good these days, Ryan��s appetite is not very good either, and often I chose to eat it reluctantly.


    On the contrary, a group of crew members and extras, including Nicolas Cage, Sophia and others, seemed to think it was pretty good.

 Chapter 123： heavy taste

    The crew''s lunch was still featureless, except for all kinds of fried food, there were only slices of toast, and some vegetable salads and fruit salads.


    Ryan reluctantly ate a piece of grilled veal steak, then hurriedly finished lunch with Charlize-Theron and returned to the set.


    At the end of lunch, the crew did not shoot right away, and there was still a break in the middle. Nicholas Cage and Edward Norton came to Ryan''s trailer to chat.


    Edward Norton plays the protagonist Truman''s friend, which is considered a relatively important role.


    "The night before yesterday, I saw Cage walk into Gail''s room. They seemed to have had a wonderful night." Edward Norton had a strange smile on his face, and his eyes kept falling on Nicholas Cage.


    Gail-Anne-Hurd!


    Ryan almost spilled the coffee on his hand, looked at Nicolas Cage in disbelief, and said, "Gail-Anne-Hurd!"


    "God, she''s Cameron''s ex-wife."


    "Cage, your taste is a bit too special."


    We all know that James Cameron''s aesthetics are not flattering, and he likes tall women.


    Nicholas Cage spread his hands and said without denying, "Well, I admit, I had an extra drink that night."


    Hearing this, Ryan couldn''t help imagining the picture of the two of them. He couldn''t describe it. Nicholas Cage faced the tall Gail-Anne-Hurd!


    "Okay, let''s change the topic, or if Gail finds out, I''ll have to go crazy." Ryan wisely chose to stop talking.


    Anyway, Gail-Anne-Hurd is one of the executive producers on the show.


    "Don''t worry, Ryan." Nicholas Cage said nonchalantly, "I won''t **** prey from you."


    "Blonde, tall, model, a dull taste."


    "Like Claudia Schiffer and our sugar baby Charlie."


    "Claudia Schiffer!" Edward Norton booed, "Wow, a popular supermodel who is about to join the crew."


    "I hope our sweetheart Charlie won''t be jealous because of your flirtatiousness."


    As the filming passed day by day, Claudia Schiffer, who was far away in Europe, was about to go to Toronto to officially join the crew.


    However, she has very few shots and will not stay in the crew for long.


    "Edward, I think you are more suitable for Black Pearl." Ryan retorted unceremoniously.


    In private, Nicholas Cage and Edward Norton often go to bars together to hunt for sex, such as so-and-so Black Pearl.


    In contrast, Ryan is much more honest, almost never going out to mess around, and multiplayer teams.


    It''s not that I don''t want to, but I''m afraid of various diseases.


    A few people chatted casually for a while, seeing that the time was almost up, they got up and left the trailer to start the afternoon shooting plan.


    In the shooting scene just changed, the background lighting was very bright. Under the lighting, Charlize Theron was standing on the stairs, wearing a very **** dress. On the white and radiant skin, there was a faint gleam of fluorescence, as smooth as satin.


    Three cameras surround Charlize-Theron, surround her in the middle, and each give a close-up shot, mainly focusing on the delicate face, upper body, long legs, and chest position.


    Charlize Theron is wearing a loose and **** silk pajamas, the fabric is slightly transparent, and the body under the pajamas can be seen, highlighting her beauty and sexiness, with a strange temptation.


    Only a woman who is beautiful, tall, and even very **** can easily win the love of the protagonist Truman under the arrangement of the program group.


    Unlike the actress who played this role in her previous life, Charlize-Theron obviously has a more refined face and a better figure, but she lacks the charm of a mature woman.


    I have to say that Laura-Linney is indeed a woman with extraordinary charm.


    In contrast, Nicolas Cage''s dress is much simpler.


    Ryan sat behind the monitor and watched Charlize-Theron''s performance. He was quite satisfied, at least he was a very qualified vase.


    The characters in Charlize Theron''s script, most of the time, are showing off their faces and figures, showing a touch of **** and charming from time to time, and a humanoid clothes rack.


    For this reason, a well-known North American brand clothing company paid a considerable amount of advertising fees.


    Of course, not only because of the advertising fee, but as a price for enjoyment, Ryan took a lot of close-up shots of Charlize-Theron.


    As for how many shots can be retained in the end when it is released, it depends on the effect of post-editing.


    Next, the dialogue between the two.


    Ryan frowned slightly, not to say that Charlize Theron''s acting skills were not in place, but that her acting skills were too clumsy in the face of Nicolas Cage at her peak.


    There is no way to do this, Charlize Theron is not the famous South African diamond and plug king in her previous life.


    She is just an actor who has just transformed from a model, and she has not undergone much training in her acting skills, so she can have the current effect, which is considered pretty good.


    So Ryan didn''t choose to stop, even if she re-shot a few times, it is estimated that she will not change much.


    No one is a born actor, Charlize-Theron also needs constant training in order to achieve the Oscar-level acting skills of her previous life.


    Ryan has seen her in "Snow White and the Huntsman" in her previous life. In the film, Charlize Theron played a ruthless Queen Ravenna. In terms of acting skills, she almost crushed Snow White played by the protagonist Kristen Stewart. Princess, staged a big bad wolf and little white rabbit.


    After watching it, many viewers said that Charlize Theron''s Queen Ravenna is the protagonist in the film, and Kristen Stewart is almost useless.


    "Yes." Ryan looked at the screen on the monitor and asked everyone to stop shooting, and said, "Cage, your acting skills are very good, definitely at the textbook level."


    "Charlie, remember to rehearse a few more times, or I''m afraid you will be nominated for this year''s Golden Raspberry Award."


    Hearing this, Charlize Theron looked very embarrassed. The next moment, she gave Ryan a hard look, and then she was vaguely worried that she would really be nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award.


    However, she didn''t worry too much at all. "American Dancers" released in October will be the big winner of the next Golden Raspberry Awards.


    But Gina Gershon in the film is very **** and charming.


    Sofia Coppola walked over with a bit of bad eyes, and said in a low voice, "Don''t mention the Golden Raspberry Award in front of me, or you will lose a very competent assistant."


    Needless to say, the Golden Raspberry Award is her biggest pain point.


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    In this regard, Ryan shrugged, ignored her, stepped to Charlize-Theron, picked up a blanket, and draped it over her body.


    "You need to apply for an acting training class and a professional private acting teacher. If you agree, I can help you contact an acting training class." Ryan has said similar things more than once.


    Every model who comes to Hollywood to develop is almost out of the same mold, lacking acting experience, and eager for success.


    "When the filming is over, my salary should be able to last for a while, and then you can recommend an acting training class for me." Charlize-Theron agreed without any consideration.


    It''s just that Charlize-Theron is a newcomer, and the crew will not give too much salary, so she needs to calculate every expenditure.


    "Don''t worry about the cost." Ryan put his finger on Charlize-Theron''s lips and said, "Don''t refuse!"


    Ryan has never been stingy with money when it comes to women, and very beautiful ones at that.


    Compared with his so-called male friends, he prefers blonde, tall, beautiful women who are models.


    Charlize Theron was suddenly touched, but when she realized that it was just a deal, she calmed down and said with a smile, "Are you trying to keep me?"


    "Why not!" Ryan asked with a smile


    It is definitely exciting and worth showing off to turn the famous South African diamonds and plug kings in the previous life into a long-term partner.


    Recently, Swift has had a good harvest. In addition to the continuous rise in the stock of Microsoft, he has also purchased the stocks of a number of technology companies, and the income is very considerable.


    There is also the first North American box office share of "Saw 2" Twentieth Century Fox has already transferred to the studio''s account.


    So Ryan is not short of funds and can fully support a variety of extravagant lives.


    Ryan''s words made the smile on Charlize Theron''s face gradually disappear. She stared blankly at Ryan in front of her, frowned and said, "I hope it was just a joke."


    In fact, she didn''t mind staying with Ryan, but any young woman didn''t want to hear nurturing words.


    Even though the relationship between the two was originally a transaction.


    "OK, no problem." Ryan chose to end the topic and said, "Next week, I need to go back to Los Angeles. You can go back with me and rest for a few days."


    Next Thursday, at the premiere of "The Evil One", Ryan will not be absent no matter what.


    "Sorry, as you said, I need to rehearse a few more times." Charlize Theron recalled the embarrassing scene just now, and gave him another hard look.

 Chapter 124： first encounter

    The temperature in Los Angeles has always been relatively moderate, neither too hot nor too cold, making it very suitable for living.


    However, July and August are still the hottest months in Los Angeles.


    On August 31, 1995, with the end of the summer vacation, "The Evil Spirit" officially kicked off its release.


    On Thursday night, the last day of August, the premiere ceremony of "The Evil Spirit" was held at the China Grand Theater.


    Of course, tomorrow, Friday, September 1, "The Evil Spirit" will be officially released in North America.


    Friday, September 1st, Saturday, September 2nd, Sunday, September 3rd, and September 4th are Labor Day, and at least three days of holidays will be the last twilight of the summer vacation.


    "Kevin Bacon, Julia Louis De Duanfors, Robert De Niro..."


    Looking at the main film creators walking past, a reporter was somewhat disappointed and said, "It seems that 20th Century Fox has not invited big-name stars over."


    "I think 20th Century Fox''s choice is very correct." A female reporter next to her said, "No matter how many big-name stars are invited to help out, the core of the film will always be the content, and it will always rely on the box office to speak."


    "What''s more, "The Evil Spirit" is only a horror movie. If there are too many famous stars, it will distract the attention of the media, which is not a good thing for the promotion of the movie."


    "Well, I admit that you are right." Another reporter said helplessly, "I''m afraid I won''t get any valuable news today."


    "It is said that the internal audition for "The Evil Spirit" was not very satisfactory, and it may face a dismal box office situation."


    The female reporter smiled slightly and said: "I don''t think so, Ryan Gosling is a guy who can perform miracles, the box office of "The Evil Invasion" may not be too bad, at least I will contribute a movie to this film." ticket."


    "Why?" Another reporter asked curiously.


    The female reporter didn''t choose to answer, but there was a slight arc at the corner of her mouth, which was somewhat unpredictable.


    Not long after, Ryan walked over with Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman, causing a burst of flashes from media reporters.


    However, Ryan did not choose to stay, and walked quickly across the red carpet. Facing the flashing lights, Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman also did not intend to stop, and walked forward quickly.


    Even in the face of reporters from Fox TV, Ryan did not choose to stay for an interview, but walked quickly into the Chinese Grand Theater.


    Next, the crew members of "Independence Day" appeared, causing a climax at the scene, and there were huge cheers, which almost overshadowed "The Evil One".


    Bill Pullman, starring in "Independence Day", became popular this year because of his role in "Love at Second Sight".


    "Love at Second Sight" is a film produced by Disney with a budget of 17 million U.S. dollars, with a box office of 9.28 million U.S. dollars in the first weekend, a North American box office of 81.05 million U.S. dollars, and a global box office of 182 million U.S. dollars.


    While making Disney a fortune, as the film starring Bill Pullman, he has become one of the hottest stars of the moment.


    (By the way, "Love at Second Sight" is adapted from "While You Were Sleeping", the author is Yan Qin, a Hong Kong female writer.)


    When I came to the theater, I sent Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman to the seats of the main creative staff of the crew to sit down, and told Lei Sancheni to keep an eye on the two little guys, so as not to explode again A never-ending war.


    Well, I don''t remember how many wars the two of them have had.


    Ryan stepped to the guest seat, sat down next to Roland Emmerich, and said hello.


    "Roland, I''m glad you''re here," Ryan said.


    Roland-Emerich was talking to two women, one big and one small, beside him. When he heard Ryan''s voice, he raised his head and said, "Hi, Ryan, nice to meet you."


    "But it''s a pity that Monica couldn''t come together."


    Monique Bellucci, just went back to Italy these few days, it seems that he has just received a brand endorsement and needs to go back to attend a signing ceremony.


    It''s not a famous brand, it''s just a local Italian brand, but the endorsement fee is still considerable.


    Actors from many other countries will choose to endorse some domestic brands, which can be regarded as an advantage of foreign actors.


    For example, Jackie Chan, who often travels in North America and Hong Kong City, even if the box office in North America is not ideal, he can still choose to return to Hong Kong City for development.


    "It''s really a pity." Ryan really felt a little pity, otherwise, there would be some special programs tonight.


    After finishing speaking, his eyes fell on two women, one big and one small. The younger one was about fifteen years old, with long dark brown hair and wearing a long white dress, very beautiful.


    It''s just that the mouth is slightly bigger and looks weird, but it doesn''t spoil her beauty.


    Another adult woman has a very mature appearance. She looks like she is thirty or forty years old, but overall, she can still see the beauty of her youth.


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    Ryan seemed to feel a little familiar with her face, as if he had seen her somewhere.


    Seeing Ryan''s gaze, Roland Emmerich gave a brief introduction and said, "Ms. Kate McGolly and her daughter."


    "Kate is a singer and actor, and his father, Joe, is a well-known TV host in Philadelphia."


    Famous TV presenter in Philadelphia!


    Ryan showed a little surprise. Philadelphia is not a small city. It is the fifth largest city in the United States after New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston. A famous host obviously has some good contacts.


    "Hi, Ms. Kate."


    "Director Ryan, hello." Kate-McGolly was very enthusiastic and started talking to Ryan.


    She is a good singer and actress, but she is not a famous singer or actor. The only thing she can rely on is the contacts left by her father, so she is very enthusiastic about Ryan.


    "Bill Pullman, a great choice." Ryan said pointedly.


    Bill Pullman''s popularity this year will definitely help the release of "Independence Day" in the future, and when he signed the contract, his film salary was not too high. If it is based on the current commercial value, it will definitely increase a lot.


    Roland Emmerich showed a smug smile and said, "Sometimes luck is so easy."


    Apparently he was lucky.


    After chatting for a while, Ryan got up to say goodbye, and returned to the chief creative seat of the crew. He is the producer and director of the film and needs to stay with the crew.


    On the seat belonging to the crew members of "Independence Day", Bill Pullman glanced at Ryan''s back when he left, and said to Will Smith: "Ryan Gosling, a lucky guy."


    "But he does have some talent."


    "What you said is very correct." Will Smith thought for a while and said, "Ryan Gosling is at least a very good director."


    "Of course if you want to pursue Monica, I will support you."


    Bill Pullman shook his head and said, "Although Ryan Gosling is an out-and-out playboy, it doesn''t mean that I will pursue Monica."


    "Even though I admit that Monica is very charming."


    Marrying a female star is obviously not a good choice, at least Bill Pullman will not marry a female star.


    "Okay, let''s see how "The Evil Invasion" is. Is it as rumored, a work that is about to fail." Bill Pullman quickly shifted his focus.


    At the end of the summer vacation in 1995, except for "The Evil Spirit", no commercial production was released in a short period of time. At least until the release of "Seven Deadly Sins" at the end of September, there was no need to worry about competition.

 Chapter 125： failed works

    This time, the premiere ceremony of "The Evil Spirit" was larger than the previous "Saw 2". There were dozens of media invited by 20th Century Fox alone.


    Not counting some small and medium-sized media that are not on the invitation list.


    To put it bluntly, neither 20th Century Fox nor the crew of "The Evil One" will invite those gossip tabloids to say that they love each other.


    Due to 20th Century Fox''s continuous promotion and preheating, a lot of half-truths and half-fake news were written.


    For example, many supernatural events occurred during filming, crew members disappeared suddenly for a few days, one of the film''s actors, Robert De Niro, found himself sleeping outside the apartment overnight, and so on.


    So even if there was no invitation letter, there were still many gossip tabloid reporters rushing over. They all paid for their tickets to come in, just to get first-hand news.


    As a result, many gossip tabloid reporters sat above the auditorium.


    Colette Singer of Twentieth Century Fox also sat below, quietly waiting for the premiere ceremony to begin.


    However, he was thinking about the current summer situation in his mind. If the box office of "The Invasion of Evil Spirit" is as predicted, it cannot meet expectations.


    Then 20th Century Fox will definitely miss the entire summer market.


    He will face the accountability of the company''s senior management and the board of directors.


    Of course, if Ryan Gosling can continue to be successful, the box office of "The Evil Dead" will eventually exceed 80 million US dollars, no, even as long as it exceeds 50 million US dollars.


    It can fully explain one thing, Ryan Gosling''s success is not luck.


    At the same time, he can also be exonerated from some blame.


    Colette Singer loves to be in charge, but right now he prefers a miracle, a Ryan Gosling miracle that is also a 20th Century Fox miracle.


    Of course, once Ryan Gosling continues to be successful, facing a director who can continue to be successful, 20th Century Fox will definitely invest more resources.


    The best way is to buy Ryan Gosling''s studio directly and completely tie him to the chariot of 20th Century Fox.


    As time passed, the premiere gradually began, Kevin Bacon, Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, Julia Louis De Duanfuss, Robert De Niro, etc. People, each on stage to interact.


    During the period, Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman almost didn''t quarrel.


    It caused the audience below to burst into laughter. No one would think that this was a real quarrel, but just a small part of the crew''s preparation.


    For the two underage girls, both the media and the audience were very tolerant.


    On the other hand, Qiqi was very nervous for the people on the side, for fear that the two of them would really quarrel.


    Everyone knew that just now was not a show effect at all. Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman did not have any acting elements, and they really almost quarreled.


    Seeing Ryan''s black face, he quickly interrupted and separated the two of them.


    As a result, a video had already started playing on the screen, and Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman were still hostile to each other.


    Ryan shook his head secretly, he didn''t bother to pay attention to the two underage girls, only an idiot would intervene in a boring quarrel.


    On the screen, the title screen belonging to Twentieth Century Fox appeared, and several huge English abbreviations of Twentieth Century Fox flashed past, indicating that the film was produced by Twentieth Century Fox.


    The opening scene of "The Evil Spirit" is very simple. There is only an old woman, who looks completely different from "The Saw".


    However, as the music sounded, the next moment, a horror scene suddenly descended. The old woman twisted her limbs like crazy, made inhuman movements, and finally fell to the ground and died.


    The camera turned, and Kevin Bacon was wearing sportswear and directing the players to train.


    The following scene was very dull. Kevin Bacon came to his ex-wife''s house, packed his personal belongings, and returned home with Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman.


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    Along the way, the father and daughter created a very warm picture.


    Originally, the audience still had some expectations in their hearts, but when they saw this, they couldn''t help but feel a little impatient.


    "Damn it, it shouldn''t be a literary film!"


    "There is no horror scene, no unknown murder plot, it''s just terrible."


    "This is not Ryan Gosling''s style, has the crew changed to a director!"


    Fast shots, horror and gore, and unknown killing process, this is the style of Ryan''s previous works.


    "It seems that Ryan Gosling wants to change and doesn''t want to continue making horror movies."


    Bill Pullman shook his head. It is not difficult to see the details of the film, revealing the intention of transformation, and said: "Unfortunately, this film will be a failure."


    "Failed work!"


    Kate-McGolly stared at the picture on the screen without turning her head and said: "I think this is a very good film. A broken family has a great impact on the growth of children."


    For the growth of children?


    What the hell!


    Bill Pullman was speechless, but he couldn''t refute it. It can''t be said that for a horror movie, **** violence is what the audience wants to watch.


    In the United States, family issues, children''s issues, and opposition to violence are political struggles. Once you say something that praises **** violence, it is easy to provoke the siege of the media.


    As the main plot of the film unfolded, the dead soul box appeared again and was brought home by Scarlett Johansson. Some female audiences couldn''t help but get nervous.


    In the bedroom, the moths flying everywhere, the scene is disgusting, and the mysterious fingers appearing deep in the throat, all of which indicate one thing, there is an evil spirit hidden in the box.


    If it were placed in other films, such a plot would be mysterious and terrifying at best, nothing special about it.


    However, in "The Evil Spirit", what reminds people is not a horror scene, but a father''s concern for his daughter.


    Even in the face of an unknown evil spirit, as a father''s inherent responsibility, or it can also be said to be a kind of protection, choose to stand up and fight the evil spirit.


    "Responsibility, protection!"


    Kate-McGolly said to herself, "It''s a great movie."


    Does it look good?


    Maybe not.


    At least many viewers in the audience felt a little disappointed. It was not the horror movie that belonged to Ryan Gosling as expected.


    As a senior singer and actor, she is very clear about one thing. It is impossible for any film to please all audiences. of children of all ages.


    Apparently, this film is targeting a female audience.


    "A very insightful director can turn a vulgar film into a box office miracle."


    "Obviously, that''s the case with Ryan Gosling." Kate McGolly spoke highly of it.


    The appearance of the Jewish priest finally sealed the evil spirit and rescued Scarlett Johansson.


    Seeing this, the Hollywood people below, looking at Ryan in front of them, couldn''t help showing a bit of disdain.


    Judaism!


    What the hell!


    It''s nothing more than to please the Jewish community.


    "Sure enough, it''s Ryan Gosling''s style. He never said anything offline." Someone whispered.


    No one will publicly attack a rabbi, and even if the plot does not correspond to reality, no one will point it out.


    Doing so will only offend the Jewish community.


    At least for this moment, the corners of Kate-McGolly''s mouth twitched, and her expression became a little stiff.


    However, she has to admit that doing so can indeed win the favor of the Jewish community.


    Throughout the screening process, Colette Singer did not focus on the screen, but observed the expressions of the surrounding audience to judge whether a film failed.


    To his disappointment, as expected, most of the audience showed an impatient look on their faces, only a few female audiences kept their eyes on the screen seemed to be deeply attracted by the content of the film arrive.


    "Ryan Gosling!"


    "Did you expect that!"


    Colette-Singer recalled Ryan''s publicity proposal, as if it was above the female group, as if he had expected it long ago, the scene in front of him.


    However, the female group!


    Although the United States has always promoted freedom and equality, the problem of discrimination against women has not changed much over the years. The social status of women has not been very high. Few film companies will promote women.


    Furthermore, film companies generally divide audiences into several groups, such as children, youth, students, etc. There has never been any mention of female moviegoing groups.


    Such a risky publicity method made Colette-Singer a little hesitant, whether to continue to follow the original publicity plan, or choose to continue to focus on the female audience.


    This is a hard thing to decide.

 Chapter 126： unbelievable

    The screening on the screen is not over yet.


    Although the Scarlett-Johnson family of four came together again, things are far from over.


    At the end of the film, the Jewish priest who drove away with the Death Soul Box was hit by a truck and flew out. Everything returned to the original point, and the Death Soul Box will wait for the next victim.


    Kate-McGolly looked back slowly, and said, "The second "Saw" series?"


    Obviously, the ending left in the film is to pave the way for the sequel.


    "Not every horror movie is "Saw", which can be sold in succession." Roland Emmerich said in a very flat tone, "The Evil One is hard to become the next "Saw" series."


    A series of films is a treasure that Hollywood film companies rely on for survival, and the "Chain Saw" series is obviously the best among them.


    In contrast, "The Invasion of Evil", which just ended its screening, is hard to become the next "Chain Saw".


    To put it bluntly, the plot and content of "The Evil Spirit" is far worse than "The Saw" in terms of commercial value.


    With the end of the film screening, next, a group of main actors began to accept interviews with media reporters to promote the following public screening.


    However, Ryan declined the media interview and returned to the lounge.


    Unless it''s a George Lucas and Steven Spielberg-level director, it''s hard to get media attention.


    The core of the film''s promotion will always be the actors, not the director.


    "Sophia!"


    Ryan greeted Sophia and said, "Remember to book a ticket for tomorrow morning, I don''t want to stay in Los Angeles for too long."


    There is no difference in the film''s publicity plan whether the director participates or not, and it is impossible for him to stay in the United States all the time and leave the Canadian crew alone.


    "OK."


    Sofia Coppola agreed, and then asked, "Colette talked with me for a while just now."


    "He seems to want to ask, do you have any plans to continue writing the next "The Evil Spirit"!"


    The next "The Evil Invasion"!


    Ryan showed a puzzled look, and said: "It seems that 20th Century Fox thinks that the box office of "The Evil Spirit" will hardly meet expectations, and it probably won''t continue to make the next one!"


    "Who knows." Sofia Coppola shrugged and said, "Maybe a sudden change of mind."


    ������


    "Tell him, I don''t have a schedule." Ryan directly refused, what are you kidding, "The Evil Spirit 2"?


    He''s not interested in going on to direct a horror sequel, and he doesn''t have the time.


    "A wise decision." Sofia Coppola gave a rare praise.


    "Then may I ask Miss Sophia, if I have the honor to invite you to taste the food of the Chinese restaurant together." Ryan said in a very gentlemanly manner.


    Regarding the diet of the Canadian crew, Ryan has long complained countless times. Now that he is returning to Los Angeles, he naturally wants to find a Chinese restaurant to have a big meal.


    For example, the Mr. Zhou restaurant near Beverly Hills.


    "Looking at the food, I can reluctantly agree." Sofia Coppola pouted, and finally chose to agree.


    Going out for dinner with a dude at night is obviously not a good idea.


    The next day it would definitely be on the tabloid sidelines.


    Immediately, the two left the Chinese Grand Theater and drove to Mr. Zhou''s restaurant.


    In contrast, other crew members still need to be busy, coping with interviews with media reporters, and participating in a Fox TV program promotion.


    At the same time, 20th Century Fox''s surveyors located in major cities in North America began to take action, preparing to collect data on the film''s midnight shows in order to adjust the next publicity plan.


    After midnight, on the first day of September, "The Evil Spirit" will be screened on 480 screens.


    For a time, countless audiences in North America walked into the cinema.


    In a short period of time, the midnight show easily won a box office of 1.1 million US dollars, which is not bad for a midnight show, at least in horror movies, it is not bad.


    However, word of mouth is not very good.


    Generally speaking, people who can go to the midnight show to watch movies are undoubtedly some horror movie fans, which can be of great help to the word of mouth of the movie.


    However, the reputation of the midnight show of "The Evil Spirit Invasion" is mixed at best.


    "A complete piece of **** that has pretty much nothing to do with it except the girl who is pretty."


    "It''s kind of a job, but it''s not too scary, not like Ryan Gosling used to be."


    "The plot is very novel and the plot design is very warm. At least in my opinion, this is a very good movie."


    "What horror movie? Sorry, I always thought it was a family drama."


    At the end of the midnight show, various voices gradually began to appear.


    Among them, the most complaints are that many viewers think that the style of the film is not like Ryan Gosling''s previous style. It is not a real horror film at all, and it is a complete failure.


    There are also some viewers who think that the content and plot of the film are not bad, at least people can watch it.


    The rest of the audience thought that the plot of the film was full of family care, and it was a very good film.


    Early the next morning, inside the 20th Century Fox office building.


    "According to the survey data of midnight shows last night, including several art theaters."


    Colette Singer came to Tom Rothman''s office and said in a hoarse voice: "More than half of the audience think this is a failed horror movie, but most female audiences think the opposite, they think the plot of the movie is very novel , and the rest of the audience said that they can watch it."


    Tom Rothman closed his eyes and thought for a while, then said: "In other words, as Ryan Gosling predicted, the audience of "The Evil Spirit" is female audiences over 30 years old!"


    "I think it should be." Colette-Singer nodded with some difficulty, and said, "Next, as long as we adjust the direction of promotion a little, then even if the box office of "The Evil Spirit" cannot meet expectations, it will be enough." recover the cost of investment.��


    "Do as you want." Tom Rothman sighed. It seems that "The Evil One" cannot become another "Saw".


    The female audience group over the age of 30 has never been the mainstream group in the North American film market. They rarely go to the cinema alone, and more often they choose to watch movies with their families.


    In this way, it caused a very embarrassing problem. "The Evil One" is a horror movie, not a movie for all ages, and it is not suitable for a family to watch.


    The reports in the media are almost the same as the survey data, and they think it is a film with mixed reviews.


    Many film critics believe that the director of the film, Ryan Gosling, was obviously influenced by "The Exorcist".


    According to the data released by several evaluation agencies, the live audience score of "The Evil Spirit" is only "D", and it is expected that the North American box office will hardly exceed 30 million US dollars.


    However, what stunned the media and film critics was that on Friday alone, "The Evil One" earned $5.5 million at the box office.


    On Saturday, the single-day box office of "The Evil Spirit" did not seem to be affected by negative reviews at all, and instead of falling, it rose, earning a single-day box office of 6.48 million US dollars.


    In just two days, the North American box office of "The Evil Spirit" reached US$13.08 million, and the figure on the books has already exceeded the investment cost of the film.


    On Sunday, the box office of "The Evil Invasion" inevitably dropped a bit, but the rate was not very large, and it earned another 5.98 million US dollars.


    In the three days of the first weekend, it earned 19.06 million US dollars, becoming the box office champion of this weekend.


    The second place is "Devil''s Empire", with a box office of 6.28 million US dollars in the three days of the weekend, and the third is a film produced by Disney.


    For a low-budget horror film with an investment of only $10 million, it can be said to be a success.


    In other words, the final North American box office of the film must be more than 30 million US dollars.


    The next Monday, which happened to be the Thanksgiving holiday, the theater company began to increase the number of screens and the rate of screenings, reaching 865 screens.


    A scene that seems to be very familiar appeared in front of everyone again, and many media have remembered this time last year, "Saw" directed by Ryan Gosling became a dark horse at the box office at the end of the summer.


    It seems to be very similar to the current situation of "The Evil Spirit".


    However, "The Invasion of Evil" is not as good as "Chain Saw" after all. Many people, including Ryan himself, are very clear about this But it still can''t change the fact that in the face of the first weekend three In just one day, 19.06 million U.S. dollars was earned at the box office. Not only has Twentieth Century Fox recovered its investment costs, publicity budget, printing and printing costs, but it has even generated a meager profit.


    It is conceivable that the next screening period, as well as overseas regions that have not yet been released, will all belong to 20th Century Fox''s profits.


    This is not counting the copyright income of the film.


    To this end, Twentieth Century Fox publicly announced that it will continue to maintain a cooperative relationship with the film director Ryan Gosling.


    It is expected that the next "Saw 3" will be released around Thanksgiving, and a very rich red envelope will be sent to every member of the "The Evil Spirit" crew.


    At the same time, a grand celebration banquet will be held on the second day after Labor Day.


    Although "The Evil Spirit" did not meet expectations, many people still breathed a sigh of relief after earning a box office of 19.06 million US dollars in three days in the first weekend.

 Chapter 127： Acquisition?

    The first Monday in September coincides with the Labor Day holiday.


    Theater companies began to increase the number of screens and film schedules, and the single-day box office of "The Evil Invasion" rose instead of falling, ushering in a small boom, with a single-day box office of 6.08 million US dollars.


    In addition, the three-day box office in the first weekend was 19.06 million U.S. dollars, and in just four days, a total of 25.17 million U.S. dollars was harvested.


    However, the word-of-mouth of "The Evil Invasion" has declined rapidly, and it is estimated that the box office will face a sharp drop on Tuesday''s working day


    The viewing peak of "The Evil Spirit" is very short, and we can only rely on long-term screenings to increase the box office data a little bit.


    "At the end of the summer vacation, on the first rest day in September, the North American film market once again ushered in a film, invested and distributed by 20th Century Fox, the horror film "The Evil Spirit" directed by Ryan Gosling was released, and opened at midnight. With a 480-screen opening, the first weekend and the Labor Day holiday earned a box office of 25.17 million U.S. dollars, and the film director Ryan Gosling once again dominated the end of the summer.��


    "The film investor Twentieth Century Fox has publicly announced that "Chain Saw 3" will be released during the Thanksgiving holiday."


    Inside the Disney headquarters office building, Michael Ovitz put down the newspaper with a very ugly face.


    "It premiered for four days and earned a box office of 25.17 million US dollars!"


    "In other words, Ryan Gosling''s "The Evil Within" didn''t fail?"


    Widis-Albert nodded silently, and said: "At least from a business point of view, Ryan Gosling did not fail, but brought a lot of profits to 20th Century Fox."


    Whether a film fails or not depends not on the reports in the media or the reputation of the audience, but on whether it can bring profits.


    Obviously, the box office performance of "The Evil Spirit" has not only reaped costs, but is expected to make a lot of money.


    Michael Ovitz opened his mouth, but in the end he didn''t say anything, he just waved his hand and asked his assistant, Widis Albert, to go out.


    After a while, he said to himself in a heavy tone, "Ryan-Gosling?"


    He couldn''t figure out why Ryan Gosling could succeed one after another.


    Even a good-for-nothing horror movie still succeeds.


    He just read the data in the newspaper, and the female audience accounted for 59%, an unbelievable proportion.


    Michael Ovitz suddenly realized one thing, once Ryan Gosling was filming "The Truman Show", it could be successful again.


    Then he will face unimaginable consequences, and there will be voices of doubt in Disney''s board of directors, and even his position will be shaken.


    Unless some necessary measures can be taken.


    Michael Ovitz quickly shook his head and did not continue to think about it. He could publicly accuse Ryan Gosling, or even use his contacts to suppress Ryan Gosling.


    But "The Truman Show" is not only invested by Ryan Gosling, facing Paramount and Lucasfilm, it is impossible for him to make any small moves.


    Especially in the critical period right now, choosing to go to war with Paramount and Lucasfilm is not a good choice for him.


    What''s more, Disney is not a CAA. It is Eisner who can really call the shots, not Michael Ovitz.


    At almost the same time, in Paramount''s office building, Shirley Lansing and her husband William Friedkin received the newspapers just delivered by the secretary.


    "The director of the film, Ryan Gosling, is obviously influenced by "The Exorcist" in terms of directing style?"


    After William Friedkin finished reading, he first made a helpless gesture, and then exaggeratedly said: "Finally someone told the truth."


    Shirley Lansing did not choose to satisfy her husband''s vanity. "The Exorcist" has long been a thing of the past, and said: "Ryan Gosling, a director who can bring miracles, it seems that he chose to invest in "Chu The World of Doors is a very correct decision."


    "Disney and Eisner have missed a director who can bring miracles."


    Many Hollywood films and directors have been called miracle words, such as George Lucas and "Star Wars" back then, and William Friedkin and "The Exorcist" in front of us.


    "It is said that 20th Century Fox intends to acquire Ryan Gosling''s personal studio, so as to obtain the copyright of all the "Chain Saw" series." William Friedkin put down the newspaper in his hand and looked at Shirley Lansing Said.


    "Chain Saw" series film copyright!


    Shirley Lansing frowned slightly, and said, "It seems that Paramount also needs to issue a letter of intent for acquisition."


    As we all know, Paramount is not good at running series of films. Except for the "Star Trek" series, there are almost no series of films that are familiar to people, not even as good as Lucasfilm among the second-tier film companies.


    "Then the cooperation plan between CAA and Tom Cruise!" William Friedkin said with some hesitation.


    CAA and Tom Cruise are preparing to cooperate with Paramount on a new project, and the initial estimated investment will be as high as 80 million US dollars.


    Of course this is not the point, the point is the relationship between CAA and Ryan Gosling, a well-known thing in Hollywood.


    "It doesn''t matter."


    Shirley Lansing pointedly said: "Michael Ovitz has already begun to transfer the shares of CAA. His current status is the president of Disney, not the controller of CAA. His residual influence will soon disappear. It will dissipate completely."


    As early as August, Michael Ovitz had officially announced that he would resign from all positions in CAA, transfer all the company''s shares, and assume the position of president of Disney.


    It can be said that caa has little relationship with Michael Ovitz.


    "Since you have already decided."


    William Friedkin said without hesitation: "Then it is necessary for someone to immediately collect all the information about Ryan Gosling''s personal studio, as well as a large amount of cash."


    Shirley Lansing nodded. The value of the copyright of the "Chain Saw" series will obviously not be a small amount, and there will be many competitors, such as 20th Century Fox, and Paramount''s final purchase price will definitely not be a small amount. It won''t be cheap.


    But she still has no intention of backing down. The copyright of the "Chain Saw" series can just make up for the shortcomings of Paramount''s inability to operate series films.


    Ryan, who is far away in Canada, did not pay attention to the release data of "The Evil Spirit" all the time as the outside world guessed.


    However, the crew of "The Truman Show" became more and more awed when they looked at Ryan. Directing three films and producing one film all sold well at the box office. This is not something ordinary directors can do.


    Another point is that the box office of the film is a big hit, which is also good news for ordinary crew members. Not only can they be extravagant at the celebration dinner, but they can also get a lot of money in red envelopes.


    As a result, many crew members began to discuss in private the topic of "The Truman Show", whether it can continue to be a big box office hit in future releases, how many red envelopes they can get, and so on.


    Ryan had just had a very pleasant experience, looking down at Claudia Schiffer in his arms, stroking her smooth skin.


    "The box office of "The Invasion of Evil" is not bad. It is estimated that it will exceed 40 million U.S. dollars in the end. Otherwise, 20th Century Fox will have to blacklist me."


    It is a bit exaggerated to say that even if the box office of "The Evil Spirit" is not satisfactory, 20th Century Fox probably will not blacklist him, and they will continue to cooperate in the filming of "Saw 3".


    Claudia Schiff leaned into her arms, put a slender index finger on Ryan''s chest, and said, "Do you want to celebrate?"


    "You can ask your little lover to come with me, I don''t mind."


    "We can try something new."


    The little lover in her mouth refers to Charlize Theron.


    New tricks!


    Ryan suddenly felt hot, and said: "Very tempting proposal, we can try tomorrow night, the new trick you mentioned."


    You can play more tricks that you have never seen before, such as asking the two of them to walk the catwalk together.


    By the way, you need to prepare more costume props such as stockings, skirts, leather pants, underwear, high heels, boots, etc.


    If you have time, you can also come to a drama performance, Superman vs. Real and False Wonder Woman, to see how their acting skills are.


    Don''t think too much, there is nothing unhealthy about it, just normal model catwalks and some plot rehearsals.

 Chapter 128： sudden news

    The acquisition intention of 20th Century Fox and Paramount soon reached Ryan''s hands. It was only an acquisition agreement without any specific price, and the rest required a long period of negotiation.


    However, the two parties unanimously chose the acquisition in the form of cash and stock.


    In other words, as long as Ryan chooses to nod and agree, he will soon become one of the many minority shareholders of 20th Century Fox or Paramount.


    Although it is only one of many minority shareholders, it will still be the envy of countless Hollywood practitioners.


    Of course, there will not be too many shares, at most a little bit.


    "Twentieth Century Fox and Paramount!"


    Sofia Coppola put down the acquisition agreement in hand, and said very seriously: "Compared to 20th Century Fox, the price offered by Paramount will obviously be higher."


    "As we all know, Paramount is not good at operating series films. You and the copyright of the "Chain Saw" series can just make up for Paramount''s shortcomings. Maybe you will offer a price that you cannot refuse."


    "As for Twentieth Century Fox!"


    Sofia Coppola curled her lips and said, "It won''t be too high a price. Twentieth Century Fox doesn''t lack the copyrights of the film series, and they want to restart the "Star Wars" series more than the "Chain Saw" series. "."


    "Twentieth Century Fox has lobbied George Lucas many times, and it is estimated that the two parties will reach a filming agreement soon."


    Compared with the "Star Wars" series, the "Chain Saw" series can''t help but be overshadowed.


    Ryan naturally knew that George Lucas would agree to restart the "Star Wars" series sooner or later, but not now, and it would have to wait until next year at the earliest.


    Of course, he is also well aware of the acquisition intentions of 20th Century Fox and Paramount. Similar acquisitions happen in Hollywood almost every year. They are nothing more than trying to obtain more benefits through acquisitions.


    In addition, there is another purpose, which is to occupy more market share.


    "Do you think I should say yes?" Ryan asked.


    "As long as the price is reasonable, why can''t you agree?" Sofia Coppola glanced at Ryan and said, "Of course you can choose to keep the status quo."


    Ryan shook his head and said, "Help me delay for a while, let me think about it."


    For the time being, he has no plans to sell the copyright of the "Chain Saw" series of films. As for the studio?


    He would not consider selling at all. The copyrights of all Marvel superhero characters are all under the name of the studio, and he would choose to sell unless he was crazy.


    "no problem."


    Sofia Coppola agreed, then took out a document and put it in front of Ryan, saying: "A document forwarded by Helen from Italy, Marvel Comics stated that the copyright of Spider-Man will expire next year, so it was decided to pass the document." According to the agreement, take back all the copyrights of Spider-Man."


    Having said that, Sofia Coppola briefly explained.


    "When James Cameron was planning to shoot a film about Spider-Man, he didn''t persuade Carlock Films to buy the project, and went to negotiate with Marvel Comics to extend the copyright period to 1996."


    "However, James Cameron''s wish was not fulfilled, and 21st Century Pictures was quickly acquired by MGM, which caused the copyright of Spider-Man to become a mess."


    Sofia Coppola added: "According to the copyright sale agreement signed by Marvel Comics and Cannon Films, if the film cannot be shot and released within five years, Marvel Comics has the right to take back the copyright of Spider-Man."


    Sofia Coppola paused for a moment, showing a helpless look, and said, "The premise is that you need to pay a huge amount of cash for this, and it must be a one-time payment."


    Ryan was shocked, and hurriedly said: "Promise."


    Just kidding, this is Spider-Man''s copyright, only an idiot would refuse.


    In the previous life, whenever Sony''s business shrank, it would start shooting Spider-Man. It can be imagined that Spider-Man is simply a trump card in Sony''s hands.


    Even if he paid tens of millions of dollars for this, Ryan would not hesitate to buy the copyright of Spider-Man. Even if you are ripped off by Marvel Comics, it doesn''t matter if you spend more money.


    As for why not wait for Marvel Comics to go bankrupt and reorganize, it is completely possible to buy the copyright of Spider-Man at a low price at that time!


    The reason is very simple. Facing all the Hollywood film companies, Ryan has no advantage at all, so he would rather spend more money now to buy the copyright of Spider-Man, so as to avoid possible competition in the future.


    Facing the lost and regained copyright of Spider-Man, Ryan tried his best to calm himself down and said, "Let Helen come back from Italy as soon as possible to reach an agreement with Marvel Comics."


    Marvel comics in the previous life used this agreement to take back the copyright of Spider-Man through legal means, and finally sold it to Sony Pictures.


    What made Marvel comics vomit blood was that in just a few years, the first "Spider-Man" filmed by Sony was released, and it was a great success, earning a box office of 1.129 billion US dollars.


    However, compared to the box office of 1.129 billion US dollars, the cost of selling the copyright of Spider-Man by Marvel Comics at the beginning is simply a free gift.


    "Before Saturday, it is estimated that Helen will be able to return from Italy, and then I will personally return to Los Angeles."


    Sofia Coppola didn''t persuade anything this time. She was very clear that Ryan seemed to have an obsession with the copyrights of Marvel''s superheroes.


    Facing the famous copyright of Spider-Man at this time, it is impossible to miss it.


    Besides, there is no shortage of funds in the studio account, and the copyright of Spider-Man is still very valuable, not the copyrights of the second- and third-tier superheroes that were bought last time.


    "If you want to learn from Warner Bros. and plan to shoot superhero films in the future, it is best to set up a film company and choose a Hollywood giant to cooperate with. Otherwise, with the current status of the studio, it is impossible to continuously operate multiple commercial films with huge investment. "Sofia Coppola reminded.


    In fact, Ryan''s plan cannot be hidden from some senior Hollywood practitioners, let alone Sophia.


    "I will consider your proposal." Ryan agreed, and went back to think about it.


    It doesn''t take much money to buy a small film company.


    It can be said that there are many such small film companies, and they are not worth much at all.


    The truly valuable film company is the film company with North American distribution channels and many film copyrights.


    With the conversation over, Ryan stepped out of the trailer and onto the set.


    The most important thing right now is to shoot "The Truman Show", not thinking about the future.


    Before the 9.11 incident, the United States did not need superheroes to save it. Only when everyone fell into panic and despair, the glimmer of light brought by superheroes could burst out with great energy.


    To put it bluntly, the current North American market is not suitable for superhero movies, and the task of saving the world can be handed over to American soldiers.


    On the beach, the layout has been completed. Claudia Schiffer is wearing a one-piece swimsuit. Under the guidance of an assistant director, she is familiar with the filming process of the crew and is preparing to start the official filming in a while.


    "Dia, you''d better change into a swimsuit." Ryan walked up to him, pointed at Claudia Schiffer''s swimsuit, and complained, "It''s really ugly."


    "I don''t know, who chose the style? It''s like a swimsuit from ten years ago."


    The assistant director on the side, with a look of embarrassment on his face, explained: "It was Sophia''s suggestion, she thought it would be close to the plot."


    Drama!


    "Sophia''s eyes!"


    Ryan rolled his eyes helplessly, and said, "Change it, find a **** swimsuit."


    The role played by Claudia Schiffer is the protagonist Truman''s first love, a beautiful and **** vase, which needs to make the audience shine, not something close to the plot.


    Otherwise, the first love that the protagonist Truman will never forget after many years is just an ugly woman?


    "Bikini?" Claudia Schiffer asked.


    Bikinis!


    Ryan thought for a while and thought he could say, "You can try."


    At that moment, Claudia Schiffer showed a playful smile, turned around and walked towards the trailer, picking out a **** swimsuitMaybe it can be used tonight.


    Following the sound of footsteps, Nicholas Cage''s voice sounded not far away, "What a fascinating stunner."


    "Ryan, your beauty is really enviable."


    Ryan turned around and glanced at Nicholas Cage, and found that he was looking at the back of Claudia Schiffer, and let out an exclamation.


    "If you like, I can ask Sophia to introduce some models to you." Ryan said deliberately.


    Sofia knows a lot of people in the fashion industry, including some well-known female models.


    Sophia!


    Nicolas Cage opened his mouth and was about to agree, but when he thought of Sophia, he swallowed it immediately and said, "I think a bar is more suitable for me."


    Ryan was thinking about how to invite Charlize-Theron together tonight to hold a game show for three people.

 Chapter 129： last night

    Canada is a vast, sparsely populated country with very fresh air.


    So the morning sun is extraordinarily warm.


    When the first ray of sunlight shone into the room through the hotel window, Charlize Theron couldn''t help feeling a little dazzling, and wanted to raise her hand to cover it.


    However, she seemed to have encountered a soft body, very smooth and delicate, which seemed very familiar.


    She was taken aback for a moment, and then she tried to open her eyes, trying to see the picture in front of her clearly.


    The next moment, a familiar female face appeared, with a bumpy figure, almost flawless, plump breasts, slender waist and slender legs, enough to make any man tempted.


    "Claudia Schiffer!"


    "Damn it." Charlize Theron suddenly felt a tearing pain in her head, and it took a while before she managed to get used to it.


    Besides Claudia Schiffer, there were also a bunch of wine bottles scattered around her, including whiskey, red wine, liqueur, white wine, and brandy, etc., at least a dozen bottles.


    Then she sees Ryan again, seemingly entangled with Claudia Schiffer, having some kind of indescribable morning exercise.


    It wasn''t until this time that Charlize Theron slowly recalled what happened last night. The three of them first drank together, and drank a lot, and there was a lot of spirits. After that, they began to dance with each other to the music.


    Therefore, the following plot is easy to guess.


    For a while, more pictures began to appear in her mind. At first, Ryan and Claudia Schiffer went crazy, and then she couldn''t help but join the battle group.


    Probably because she drank too much, she remembered that she seemed to come here with Claudia Schiffer at the end.


    Well, Charlize Theron admitted that she did drink too much last night and play a little crazy.


    Of course, she had to admit that last night was very exciting and she experienced a strange enjoyment.


    "Was it premeditated?"


    Charlize Theron shook her head, she was not an idiot, she was naturally aware of what happened last night, it was almost certainly a premeditated one, it seemed that Claudia Schiffer had known it for a long time.


    "You really are a bastard." Charlize-Theron cursed in a low voice, without even putting on her clothes, she got up and got out of bed, and walked into the bathroom.


    She is also a model. Even if she has not experienced it personally, she knows that many models like to mess around. What happened last night is just a small scene.


    Not long after, several people put on their clothes and came to the restaurant.


    Ryan was very excited about last night''s experience, and couldn''t help but eager to try it. He talked with Claudia Schiffer, as if it would continue tonight.


    However, Charlize Theron seemed very quiet, and she seemed to be somewhat resistant.


    In this regard, Ryan did not explain anything.


    "Honey, you seem a little unhappy." It wasn''t until Claudia Schiffer got up to leave that Ryan put down the tableware in his hand and looked at Charlize Theron opposite.


    Charlize-Theron looked up at Ryan opposite, frowned, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she didn''t say it, just said lightly, "Nothing."


    Ryan looked at her quietly and said, "If it''s because of what happened last night, I can apologize to you."


    Charlize Theron took a deep breath, expressed her dissatisfaction, and said, "I just hope you can confess something instead of waiting until the next day."


    "OK."


    "I will respect your choice next time." Ryan didn''t take it seriously at all, and casually said something perfunctory.


    Now that there is the first time, then the next time will be a matter of course.


    Seeing this, Charlize Theron shook her head and said nothing more.


    However, during the shooting in the morning, Ryan was not so comfortable. It was not someone else''s problem, but the sequelae caused by the madness last night. Some backaches, weak thighs, lack of concentration...


    He hasn''t been idle for the past few days. First, Charlize Theron, then Claudia Schiffer. Last night, the three of them went crazy once, and there were inevitably some sequelae.


    The fighting power of Charlize Theron and Claudia Schiffer should not be underestimated. It is difficult to gain the upper hand against one of them on weekdays, let alone two people together.


    Thinking of this, Ryan picked up the water glass and took a sip. There was a smell of goji berries. It seemed that he needed to take a break tonight and let Charlize-Theron and Claudia-Schiffer temporarily.


    However, Claudia Schiffer is still a few days away from leaving the crew, and the three have every time to do it again.


    At this time, Sofia Coppola hurried over with a mobile phone in hand, and said, "Helen''s phone number."


    Ryan took the phone, and Helen''s voice came from inside immediately, "As for the copyright of Marvel Comics and Spider-Man, I will contact Marvel Comics, and there is probably no problem."


    "However, you''d better hire a private lawyer, which will be more convenient. This transaction will involve many legal issues."


    (Don''t ask why there were mobile phones in the 1990s, in fact, there were mobile phones in the 1980s.)


    Private Lawyer!


    Ryan nodded. It was a very good proposal. As he continued to succeed, he would face more and more legal problems.


    If you hire a private lawyer, in many cases, you can hand over some matters to a private lawyer, and the studio also lacks a long-term legal consultant.


    "I''ll get Sophia to place a job ad."


    Helen didn''t choose to recommend him. It would be better to hire a private lawyer himself to avoid unnecessary trouble.


    "By the way, I just found out some news. The 3D animated feature film released by Disney will be released on Thanksgiving, which is expected to be similar to the release time of "Chain Saw 3."


    "There is also the Christmas schedule. Columbia''s "Jumanji" and Carlock Films'' "Cutthroat Island" seem to choose to be released on Christmas Eve, so it is best to be cautious when choosing a release date." Helen somewhat Worry.


    There is a 3D animated feature film released by Disney in the front, and "Jumanji" and "Cutthroat Island" in the back.


    It can be predicted that the release schedule of "Saw 3" and "The Truman Show" will definitely face a fierce battle.


    "Okay, Helen, don''t worry too much. No matter what schedule you choose, you will face competition. There is no way around it." Ryan didn''t have much reaction.


    In the North American film market, there are only a few schedules in total, and it is impossible to avoid the competition of all large-scale commercial films.


    Moreover, "Toy Story" released by Disney is a full-age animated feature film, while "Saw 3" is a B-level horror film. There is no overlap between the audiences of the two movies, and there is no competition at all.


    As for "Cutthroat Island", which was elaborately produced by Carlock Films for 92 million US dollars, it is a joke, a joke that almost ruined the pirate film. If it weren''t for the appearance of "Pirates of the Caribbean", I am afraid that the pirate film will be silent forever .


    Although many people think that the North American box office of the film can exceed 100 million US dollars. But in fact, "Cut Throat Island" in the previous life only had a box office of 10.01 million US dollars, which directly bankrupted Carlock Films.


    At the same time, "Cut Throat Island" also created a Guinness World Record as the biggest box office bomb of all time.


    However, Columbia''s "Game of the Brave" is a very strong opponent. As a film with an investment of 65 million US dollars, the shooting has ended in April. Due to some unknown reasons, there is no choice The summer file was released, but the Christmas schedule was chosen.


    In the previous life, "Game of the Brave" had a North American box office of more than 100 million U.S. dollars and a global box office of more than 200 million U.S. dollars, which must not be underestimated.


    Of course, Ryan is not afraid of any competition, even if he is facing Colombia.


    "Helen, tell Chris Wedge, I want an invitation letter for the premiere of that 3D animated feature film." Ryan wants to see the success of "Toy Story" and witness the rise of 3D animated feature film .


    In addition, he has another purpose, to discuss with Chris Wedge about the details of preparations for the production of the first 3D animation feature film of Blue Sky Studios, and to officially announce the news.


    "I will tell him." Helen promised,


    With Chris Wedge and John Lasseter''s relationship, an invitation to the premiere of "Toy Story" is sure to come.

 Chapter 130： continue

    The next day, Helen rushed back from Italy ahead of schedule and went to Marvel Comics, and the two sides directly entered into negotiations.


    Except for the price, there is not much difference. Marvel Comics is obviously very concerned about taking back the copyright of Spider-Man in advance.


    However, it takes a certain amount of time to go through legal channels. If it is fast, it will take a few months. If it is slow, it is likely to become a long lawsuit, which may not necessarily end in several years.


    According to Helen''s prediction, several Hollywood film companies will not easily give up the copyright of Spider-Man. In other words, the process for Marvel Comics to take back the copyright of Spider-Man will not be smooth, and the time will also become very long.


    Moreover, there is another very critical issue. The initial price given by Marvel Comics is very high. The copyright of Spider-Man and the copyright of about 600 subsidiary characters, including Venom, Carnage, etc., have offered a price of 20 million U.S. dollars, which was directly accepted. Ryan refused.


    What a joke!


    This is 20 million U.S. dollars. At this stage, the copyright of Spider-Man is definitely not worth 20 million U.S. dollars. Even if the premium is added, it will be around 10 million U.S. dollars at most.


    This is the price Ryan can accept, not some $20 million.


    Last time, Ryan had already been heavily paid by Marvel Comics. Even if it was a permanent buyout of the copyright, the price was still frighteningly high.


    Now with a side deal and more than 2,000 superhero character rights, as well as a bunch of ancillary character rights, Ryan can accept that Marvel Comics has another big deal, but he can''t be greedy.


    The most critical point, at least for the time being, no other Hollywood film company is willing to spend millions of dollars, or even tens of millions of dollars, to buy the copyright of Spider-Man.


    Besides, the lawsuit between Marvel Comics and several film companies has just begun. Even if Ryan agrees, he will not be able to sign the contract, so it is better to talk slowly first.


    Anyway, the sales volume of Marvel comics will only continue to decline, and it will become more and more short of funds.


    In the previous life, Sony seems to have bought the copyright of Spider-Man for 7 million US dollars, but it is not a permanent copyright. If Sony does not start filming films with copyrighted characters for 5 consecutive years, then Marvel Comics will automatically withdraw its copyright. Character copyright.


    And there are different amounts of share, including peripheral products, film derivative copyright income, global box office and so on.


    In terms of terms, it is not as good as the agreement signed by Ryan, but the copyright fee is much lower.


    Ryan didn''t come forward in person, and temporarily handed it over to Helen. As for the private lawyer, he is still recruiting.


    In the early morning, on the bridge in Quebec City, the capital of Quebec, Canada, there are signs warning of restricted traffic on both sides, and cameras and background auxiliary lights are set up on the bridge.


    Gail-Anne-Hurd rushed over from one side, walked to Ryan and said, "Quebec City said that there is only one hour at most, otherwise it will be difficult for them to explain to the citizens."


    "One hour is enough." Ryan calculated the shooting time and estimated that it would not take an hour at all.


    Originally, Ryan was interested in the Confederation Bridge in Prince Edward Island. Joe has a length of 12.9 kilometers, and the shooting effect is better.


    It''s a pity that the Federal Bridge has not yet been completed and opened to traffic, and the construction party obviously will not agree to the filming request of the crew.


    However, the Quebec Bridge in front of you is equally good. It is the main traffic artery of the St. Lawrence River. The bridge is 29m wide and 104m high. Because the 177m cantilever supports the 195m long middle section to form the main span, so far, the bridge still maintains the world''s first cantilever bridge span record.


    The scene that Nicholas Cage and Charlize Theron are about to shoot soon is the scene where the protagonist Truman flees with his wife. Because he is afraid of water on the road, he hands over the steering wheel to his wife, and finally crosses the bridge dangerously.


    Therefore, there cannot be any vehicles on the way, and the entire bridge needs to be blocked.


    These things were all contacted by Paramount, and with the sparsely populated places in Canada, it was easy to get an hour.


    Of course, during filming, the crew must not destroy any facilities on the bridge, and absolute safety must be ensured.


    In 1987, the Canadian and American Society of Civil Engineers declared the Quebec Bridge a historic monument.


    For a historical monument, there is a special protection organization in the local area.


    "Send the stunt guy over and tell him to be careful and don''t hit anything."


    "If you think it''s not enough, you can shoot it a few more times." Ryan looked at the background lighting effect and thought it was OK to start shooting, so he couldn''t help asking the stuntman again.


    "No problem." The stuntman said he could.


    "The 77th scene of "The Truman Show", 3 scenes and 1 time, start."


    Ryan sat behind the monitor, his eyes fixed on the vehicle driven by the stuntman, for fear of accidents.


    It''s okay to lose money, but I''m afraid it will attract some bad public opinion, so Ryan would rather shoot more times than see unexpected scenes.


    Fortunately, there were no accidents, and the stuntman performed very beautifully. After filming, it took less than three minutes to complete all the actions.


    Of course, the stuntman''s fee is also expensive, and an insurance with a high compensation amount.


    "Okay, pass."


    "Immediately change to another shot, let Nicolas Cage and Charlize Theron come over, and make an idea of ??the shooting time, the crew only has one hour." Ryan''s next shot is the dialogue between the protagonist Truman and his wife,


    Nicolas Cage came over and said that he had no problem, and said, "Don''t worry, I will control the rhythm."


    When he said rhythm, he didn''t mean himself, but Charlize Theron.


    For Nicolas Cage, the upcoming scene is not a difficult shot, but not for Charlize Theron.


    "Charlie, I like your outfit. Be more serious later. We can continue shooting at night." Ryan said very explicitly, and many crew members showed a playful smile.


    Charlize Theron was wearing a white doctor''s uniform, gave him a hard look, turned around and walked into the car, cursing secretly, a **** bastard.


    Sofia Coppola not far away curled her lips, hehe, man.


    "OK, start shooting."


    Ryan jazzed things up, stepped back behind the monitor, and started filming again.


    "You should have known earlier that you dare not cross the water." Charlize Theron''s tone was complicated, as if there was a hint of sarcasm, and a little bit of luck.


    "Let''s go home." Then, Charlize - Theron said softly.


    However, Nicolas Cage did not choose to go home, but prepared to overcome his fear, "Give me your hand, honey, and you drive."


    Ryan, who was sitting behind the monitor, frowned slightly, and yelled, "Stop".


    "Charlie, you should look a little flustered and thankful."


    Just now, Charlize Theron''s expression was a little too flat, and there was no explosion.


    It''s not that Charlize Theron''s performance is not good enough, but Ryan feels that she can be better.


    "Do it again." Charlize-Theron took a deep breath, brewed up her emotions, and returned to the car again, saying that she could.


    Next, the filming continued, and Charlize-Theron''s performance was much better than last time, until the end of the entire scene, Ryan didn''t stop.


    "Okay, this one is over, Charlie will continue to keep it."


    "Others pack up quickly, don''t delay the opening time." Ryan breathed a sigh of relief and immediately directed the crew to pack up and prepare to leave.


    The three shots took less than half an hour in total, and there was still half of the time left in an hour.


    In fact, the shooting of this scene did not end, and there were still some shots inside the car that were not shot. We needed to go back to the town to continue shooting, and we couldn''t occupy the bridge all the time, making it impossible for vehicles to pass.


    It turned out that according to Ryan''s earliest shooting plan, the scene just now was left for the last shot, which was regarded as the last shot of the crew.


    However, considering Nicolas Cage''s schedule, before mid-October, he must finish filming "The Truman Show" and return to Los Angeles to join the crew of "Into the Deadly Island" to prepare for the next film.


    In desperation, Ryan had no choice but to change the filming plan. Last night, he brought most of the crew and rushed to Quebec City overnight.


    It took about seven hours along the way, and it is estimated that it will take the same long time to go back later.


    The only advantage is that you don''t need to shoot today, you can take a day off and get more sleep.

 Chapter 131： curiosity

    It is undeniable that Nicholas Cage is a very dedicated actor. Since joining the crew in May, he has hardly had a break.


    In fact, he just married his first wife, Patricia Arquette, in April this year, and he didn''t even spend a sweet honeymoon.


    Patricia Arquette, she is also a Hollywood actor and has appeared in many works, but she has not been very popular.


    Next, Nicolas Cage is about to finish shooting all the shots of "The Truman Show", and he can go back to his home in Los Angeles to rest with his wife for a few days, and then join the crew of "Into the Dead Island" again.


    This is the status quo in Hollywood. If you want to succeed, you must first pay something, such as family.


    It seems that the marriage of the two in the previous life did not last long, and the divorce agreement was formally signed in 2001.


    Well, although Nicholas Cage is not a famous playboy, he is not really a good man who takes care of his family. Facing the temptations of Hollywood, it is difficult to resist.


    As the filming ended, the crew packed up their things and returned to the car. The group drove back to Toronto without taking a break.


    In a small RV, Charlize Theron hadn''t had time to change out of her white doctor''s uniform. She lay directly on the sofa and complained, "You almost killed me last night, and you didn''t sleep well the whole night."


    "I have to get up early in the morning to shoot again."


    Don''t think too much, last night the whole crew spent on the highway, almost no one could sleep well, the only difference is that Ryan and Charlize - Theron did it once.


    "I''m not Cage''s workaholic." Charlize Theron suddenly remembered something and asked very curiously: "It seems that Cage still has a son!"


    son!


    Ryan had really heard about this incident, it was nothing more than Nicolas Cage''s romantic past when he was young, and Sophia almost knew the content of these incidents like the back of his hand.


    "Weston-Coppola-Cage."


    "His son''s name is Weston Coppola Cage, and his mother is Christina Fulton, a model turned actress just like you."


    "When you get back to Los Angeles, you can pay a visit with a small gift. His son is very cute."


    When filming the first "Saw", Ryan met once, a very cute little boy.


    Maybe Nicholas Cage is not a good husband, but he is definitely a good father.


    Of course, the premise is that he didn''t lose all his property and was piled up outside the door by the tax officials and couldn''t get out.


    "If I have a chance, I will go." Charlize Theron''s curiosity was fully satisfied.


    "Honey, do you need a massage?" Ryan walked to the side of the sofa and sat down next to Charlize Theron.


    "You can still massage?" Charlize Theron asked in disbelief.


    "Why don''t you trust my skills?" Ryan said with a smile.


    Charlize-Theron hesitated for a moment, half-believingly lifted her skirt, revealing a section of white and tender calf, and said, "I want to try it first."


    Ryan held Charlize-Theron''s calf, put it on his thigh, and praised: "Charlie, your calf is very charming!"


    Charlize-Theron looked up at him, and said very speechlessly: "Then do you need to change into a pair of black stockings!"


    "I think shredded pork is more suitable for you." Without waiting for Charlize Theron to answer, Ryan put his hands on her calf and kneaded it quickly. The technique is not very skilled, but it is decent.


    When he was in college, he studied with his roommate for a period of time. Although he was not at a professional level, he still had no problem coaxing girls.


    At least in the crew of the previous life, it played a role a lot.


    "Well, keep going." Charlize-Theron snorted comfortably, seeming to enjoy it very much.


    Ryan''s technique was not bad, and gradually made her feel relaxed, and the soreness in her calf gradually disappeared.


    "No problem." Ryan changed his posture and began to move his hands upwards.


    The two talked without saying a word, while enjoying the massage, which made Charlize Theron feel very comfortable, so she simply closed her eyes and enjoyed it.


    After tossing around in the middle of the night last night, and the quality of sleep in the caravan was very poor, obviously I didn''t sleep well.


    By the time Ryan was about to massage his upper body, Charlize Theron had already fallen asleep in a daze.


    Seeing this, Ryan could only stand up and find a blanket to cover her body.


    From the first Tuesday in September to the first weekend in November, it is one of the most deserted schedules of the year in North America, and most of the films released are uncompetitive films, such as some thriller films.


    In this period, many films can be screened for a long time, unlike the past summer period, often within the first ten days or a week of the film��s release, the box office figures obtained can account for one-third of the North American box office, or even reach three. 2/2.


    Whether a movie will be a big hit, you can basically guess whether a movie can be a big hit just by looking at its three-day box office data in the first weekend, audience reputation, and the decline in the following weekdays.


    As "The Evil Spirit", which was released at the end of the summer period, obviously has no potential for big sales, and can only accumulate box office through long-term screenings.


    However, this year''s autumn file is slightly different from previous years. With the release of "Seven Deadly Sins" produced by New Line Films, it immediately changed the North American film market in September.


    As a film with an investment of 33 million US dollars, directed by David Fincher, starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Spacey, etc. piece.


    In the first weekend, it earned 13.9 million U.S. dollars in three days, although it was not as good as "The Evil Spirit", which earned 19.06 million U.S. dollars at the box office in the first three days of the weekend.


    However, in terms of word-of-mouth, "The Seven Deadly Sins" is a complete victory over "The Evil Spirit". The praise given by film critics has reached 82%, and the audience survey gave an "A��" score. It will surpass the "Chain Saw" released in the same period last year.


    Just as everyone predicted, the North American box office performance of "The Seven Deadly Sins" in the previous life not only surpassed the "Chain Saw" released in the same period last year, reaching a box office of 101 million US dollars, and the global box office was as high as 327.3 million US dollars.


    Under such circumstances Leaving Las Vegas quietly began to be screened.


    Touchstone Films did not choose November to release together with a bunch of low-cost literary films, but chose the end of September.


    However, the scale of screenings is very small, with only 20 screens, and there is no large-scale publicity. Now is not the time.


    The Oscars will announce the nominees in February next year, and the Golden Globes will be in December this year, so film companies generally carry out large-scale public relations activities in mid-October or early November.


    Ryan didn''t pay attention to the screening of "Leaving Las Vegas", but according to the data from the basic touchstone, the screening effect is not bad.


    As the filming progress reached early October, Nicolas Cage had finished filming and left the crew.


    As for Claudia Schiffer, she went crazy with Ryan and Charlize Theron once and returned to Europe a long time ago.


    Ryan took the crew around to shoot exterior shots, and the speed of filming and stopping was not very fast. At the same time, he began to produce special effects for some shots.

 Chapter 132： unexpected person

    The special effects production and post-production of "The Truman Show" are different from most Hollywood films. To make the whole film look like a TV show, the place where the protagonist Truman lived from childhood to adulthood is just a studio. And not a real town.


    However, it cannot be seen by the audience at first glance, so the production of special effects must be unique.


    Although Ryan can hand over the post-production to Paramount to make himself more relaxed, he obviously did not choose to do so, and Paramount also needs to prepare the promotional plan and release of the film, as well as the shortlist for the Academy Awards PR.


    Of course, there are also Lucasfilm''s Skywalker Sound Effects Company and Industrial Light and Magic. The former needs to be responsible for all the soundtrack of the film, and the latter will work with Ryan on special effects production.


    As for Blue Sky Studio, although it can also provide special effects production for live-action movies, it��s just that the focus of Blue Sky Studio is almost all on the first animated short film, and strive to complete all post-production before December and prepare for the studio��s first film. 3D animation feature film production plan.


    Therefore, Blue Sky Studio did not participate in the post-production of "The Truman Show".


    The tentative release date for "The Truman Show" is Friday, December 22.


    The three days on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th are just in time for the Christmas holiday, followed by the long winter season, which can be screened for a long time, which is a very good release schedule.


    But the post-production time left for the film is not a lot, not even enough, so we must hurry up.


    So it is impossible for Ryan to let go of the post-production of "The Truman Show".


    In fact, there are not many shots that require special effects in the film, and almost all of them are concentrated at the end, where the protagonist Truman rushes out in a boat.


    "Dell, the color you used is too bright. It should be slightly different from the real sky, but it can''t be seen at a glance."


    In the special effects studio, Ryan looked at the camera in front of him and frowned slightly, feeling a little unsatisfactory.


    The shot in front of me is one of the scenes where the protagonist Truman rushes out in a boat, and the sailboat hits a wall.


    "The colors here are too obvious. At first glance, it looks like a huge screen instead of a real sky."


    "Remember to make it very similar, and at the same time, it is almost the same as the real sky, instead of knowing it is fake." Ryan pointed to the camera in front of him, and said to the special effects supervisor Dale Gard .


    "I''ll take it back and redo it right away." Dale Gard said hastily.


    Ryan glanced at him, with a dissatisfied tone, and said, "Hurry up, I don''t have much time."


    "I promise to use the fastest speed." Dale Gard''s face was a little unhappy.


    "It''s better." Ryan shook his head and didn''t say much.


    The final ending of the film can be said to be the key to the whole film, and it has the finishing touch, so Ryan''s requirements are very high, and the special effects production must be perfect without any flaws.


    When filming this scene, it took three full days, and Nicolas Cage repeated the filming to barely meet Ryan''s requirements.


    While perfecting the production of special effects, Ryan also paid attention to the shooting of "Saw 3". It''s not that he didn''t trust Gregory Hobright, but "Saw 3" was very important to him. No risk.


    However, with no skills to spare, Ryan can only make Sophia work harder temporarily and join the crew of "Chain Saw 3".


    Although she is a typical literary young woman, Sophia Coppola is the person who is most familiar with the entire "Chain Saw" series of films except Ryan.


    Leaving the special effects studio, Ryan went back to the hotel. Just as he walked into the elevator, someone suddenly chased him from behind.


    "Mr. Ryan Gosling, please wait a moment."


    A very tall woman chased up from behind and introduced herself: "Hello, Mr. Ryan Gosling, I''m Penelope Pataky, a lawyer applying from Los Angeles."


    lawyer!


    Ryan frowned and said, "Miss Penelope, it seems that you should contact my assistant to make an appointment and pass her screening instead of running into the hotel."


    "I''m sorry, Mr. Ryan Gosling, I''ve already contacted your assistant, Miss Sophia, but she doesn''t have time for now." Penelope Pataky reached out and pinned a strand of long blond hair behind her ear , a trace of apology appeared on his delicate face.


    Well, Sophia is really too busy to bother with a lawyer who is hiring.


    Thinking of this, Ryan couldn''t help but look her up and down. She has long blond hair and a very delicate face, with a hint of softness belonging to an oriental woman, but her figure is very tall. She should be a mixed race and looks very beautiful.


    Wearing a well-fitting professional suit, she stood quietly at the elevator door, staring at Ryan confidently with a pair of light blue eyes, and her demeanor seemed to have a slight resemblance to Helen.


    Such a woman should not be a lawyer, she should choose to go to Hollywood.


    Ryan withdrew his gaze and said lightly: "I need you to give me a suitable reason, otherwise you can only make an appointment through my assistant."


    What he needs is not a beautiful vase, but a shrewd and reliable private lawyer who will not easily agree to her because of her appearance.


    "I can settle the lawsuit about the copyright of Spider-Man." Penelope Pataky said an answer that surprised Ryan.


    "Spiderman copyright?" Ryan nodded and said, "I want to know how you plan to solve it?"


    Penelope Pataky smiled gracefully and said, "Can we talk alone?" She glanced at the elevator and continued, "A quiet place."


    "Okay." Ryan agreed, let her go up the elevator, went back to the room together, poured a cup of coffee, and placed it in front of her.


    "Now you can talk." Ryan looked at her with a hint of vigilance.


    Penelope Pataky sat on the sofa very ladylike, took a sip of coffee, and said, "Mr. Ryan, although I don''t know why you have a soft spot for the copyright of Spider-Man."


    "But with Marvel Comics'' status, it is difficult to win this lawsuit quickly, and it will eventually become a long process that will take several years or even longer."


    "As for me, I can quickly end this lawsuit."


    "Be more specific." Ryan asked calmly.


    At Penelope Pataky''s age, he is at best a newcomer to the legal industry. Apart from the advantage of being a woman in appearance, it is hard for him to think of what the other party will do.


    If there are some more outrageous methods, Ryan will definitely refuse them with righteous words. This is the most basic matter of principle. It belongs to the high-voltage red line and must not be touched.


    Penelope Pataky didn''t speak, but chose to open the lady''s briefcase, took out some documents, and put them on the table in front of her.


    "Here are some of my documents."


    After speaking, she once again took out a stack of documents from the lady''s briefcase and said, "These are the lawsuits I have handled before."


    Ryan glanced at it briefly, but didn''t say much, even if the things in front of him were true, it wouldn''t explain anything, that''s not what he wanted to hear.


    "Miss Penelope, I hope you can return to the main topic instead of doing these unnecessary things."


    Penelope-Pataky smiled gracefully and continued: "Just to prove that I can work, and my mother worked in the judicial department for a while."


    "You can find someone to inquire about it. I believe it should not be difficult."


    Judiciary!


    "Sorry, I need to leave." Ryan frowned, immediately got up and went to the bathroom, took out his mobile phone and called Helen, briefly said it, and described Penelope-Pataky''s situation in detail appearance.


    "Penelope Pataky?"


    "It seems that someone mentioned her mother. She did work in the judiciary for a period of time, and her contacts were very extensive."


    "However, this woman is not simple." Helen was not talking about Penelope Pataky, but her mother.

 Chapter 133： not bad

    It''s not easy!


    Ryan frowned, it was not easy for Helen to say it, I am afraid it is not an ordinary person.


    "You mean to refuse?" Ryan asked out of words.


    "I can''t give any advice." On the other end of the phone, Helen hesitated and said, "However, I think you might think about it."


    With just one sentence, Ryan seemed to understand a little bit, and then he ended the call with Helen, and came back to the living room.


    Ryan didn''t say anything nonsense, and said directly and frankly: "What do you want?"


    You get what you pay for, standard Hollywood norms.


    Obviously, Penelope Pataky in front of him will definitely not come for no reason.


    "Don''t worry, I don''t have any purpose, I just want to be your attorney." As he spoke, Penelope Pataky took out a business card and handed it to Ryan, and continued: "I just established A small law and tax firm needs a high-profile client right now."


    She didn''t continue to speak the next words.


    Of course, as a Hollywood person, Ryan is very clear about her plan.


    As a well-known director in Hollywood, he will not lack opportunities to deal with the media. If the other party can represent all his business, it is easy to win the reputation of the lawyer and tax firm through litigation, so as to obtain more business.


    Just as Ryan thought, Penelope-Pataky is not lacking in ability, and has an extraordinary family background, so he can easily become a fish in water in the legal industry. The only thing lacking is that it takes a long time to accumulate fame.


    "Miss Penelope."


    "I can satisfy your request. All legal issues, including my studio, can be entrusted to you as an agent."


    Ryan paused for a moment, looked at Penelope Pataky with a gleam of light in his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "But I don''t want the lawsuit related to the copyright of Spider-Man to end up being a bummer."


    "If you agree, I can sign an agency agreement as soon as I get back to Los Angeles."


    It''s not in Ryan''s interest to stir up the Spider-Man copyright lawsuit between Marvel and several Hollywood studios, and it''s best to end it quietly.


    "In return, you can get what you want." Ryan''s expression became very calm.


    "Yes." Penelope Pataky nodded gracefully, and the result in front of her was not beyond her expectations.


    "Actually, based on my understanding, Marvel Comics has a very high chance of winning, and there is almost no possibility of losing the lawsuit. The only thing to worry about is that once it eventually turns into a long lawsuit, there is a high possibility of new lawsuits during the period. Changes, such as some problems with Marvel Comics."


    "It seems that the situation of Marvel Comics is not very good. In the past few years, the sales of comics have been in a continuous decline."


    Penelope-Pataky didn''t come here rashly. She had already learned about the whole content of the lawsuit through some channels, and she knew very well that the key point was not the film companies, but Marvel Comics itself.


    Once Marvel Comics is in crisis, the lawsuit regarding the copyright of Spider-Man will inevitably be delayed indefinitely.


    "What''s your opinion?" Ryan asked, glancing at her.


    "My lawyer and tax firm will represent Marvel Comics in this lawsuit." Penelope-Pataky said very confidently: "In this way, I will have an excuse to persuade the judge to quickly end the ownership of Spider-Man''s copyright .��


    Litigation?


    Ryan looked at her a little funny, obviously her plan was very shrewd!


    Marvel Comics, anyway, is a large company, one of the two largest comic companies in North America, and has a lot of influence. Acting for Marvel Comics in the lawsuit is also a rare opportunity for her.


    "I can try to contact Marvel Comics, but I can''t guarantee the final result." Ryan chose to agree and communicate with Marvel Comics.


    As for whether a consensus can be reached, he can''t guarantee it.


    "As long as Marvel Comics agrees, then I''m more than 90% sure that this matter will be resolved quickly." Penelope Pataky added, "I have enough confidence in this."


    Facing a lawsuit that is almost certain to win, there is hardly any difficulty for her.


    Afterwards, the two had a brief chat for a while, and Penelope Pataky got up and left, agreeing to return to Los Angeles to formally sign the agency contract.


    That afternoon, Ryan got some information about Penelope Pataky through Helen''s relationship...


    Frankly speaking, Ryan has to admire Penelope Pataky, even if her family background is not counted, she is still a top academic figure and has handled many lawsuits in the past few years.


    There are still two weeks until Halloween, and "Saw 3" will be released in less than ten days. Twentieth Century Fox''s publicity plan has reached the most critical moment.


    Ryan had just returned to Los Angeles, and there was only Charlize Theron in his entourage.


    Once back in Los Angeles, he immediately went back to the studio and found Sofia Coppola.


    "Penelope Patacci?" Sofia Coppola thought for a while and said, "A very shrewd woman is not suitable to be your personal lawyer."


    "Of course, if you take a fancy to her appearance, I can express my understanding."


    Ryan lowered his head and drank his coffee without raising his head, and said, "I''m not as miserable as you imagined."


    "By the way, how is the preparation for the premiere of "Chain Saw 3" going?"


    "It''s almost there." Sofia Coppola put down the documents in her hand and said, "If I hadn''t edited a lot of shots according to your request, I think it should be a lot easier now."


    "However, Twentieth Century Fox has already contacted the media and can arrange the premiere venue at any time."


    "How''s Gregory Hobright feeling?" Ryan asked again.


    "What do you think?" Sofia Coppola asked rhetorically, "Gauli, I have been in frequent contact with 20th Century Fox recently, and I plan to shoot "The Evil Spirit 2."


    Ryan shrugged his shoulders and said, ""The Evil Spirit 2"!"


    "I don''t have much hope for this. Even if the filming continues with a film that has a poor reputation, it will have to wait until the public opinion subsides and the audience gradually forgets about it. Before starting to prepare for the filming plan, there may still be a glimmer of hope for success."


    Once the word-of-mouth of many sequel films is ruined, they will almost choose to temporarily seal up the entire series of films. At least within a few years, the film company will not choose to continue shooting sequels.


    "Twentieth Century Fox felt that it could recoup its costs at the box office," said Sofia Coppola.


    An expected answer did not surprise Ryan.


    The profit of a film is not only the box office, but also many peripheral products. As long as the cost can be recovered through the box office, then for the film company, it has the value of shooting.


    What''s more, the investment in a low-budget horror film is nothing to Twentieth Century Fox.


    Ryan didn''t bother to pay attention to this. Even if "The Evil Spirit 2" can recover its cost at the box office, it probably won''t make too much profit, and it will completely ruin its bad reputation.


    Early the next morning, Ryan drove to Penelope Pataky''s lawyer and tax office as agreed, and reached a preliminary agreement of intent, and the specific conditions still need to be negotiated slowly.


    The time soon came to the last Friday of October. Like the last "Chain Saw 2", a group of theater companies provided more than 2,000 screens.


    Due to the popularity of the last film and its good reputation, many billboards in prosperous areas have advertisements for "Chain Saw 3". The density is astonishingly high, which shows that 20th Century Fox has great expectations for the film''s future box office.

 Chapter 134： true reaction

    This time Ryan did not participate in the stereotyped film premiere, but chose to take Charlize-Theron to a relatively remote cinema to watch a movie.


    Along the way, promotional posters of "Chain Saw 3" can be seen everywhere, almost comparable to commercial blockbusters.


    But no matter how ideal the first two word-of-mouth of "Chain Saw 3" is, it can''t change the fact that it is just a horror movie.


    Therefore, the importance of the three days of the first weekend and the day of Halloween can be said to be crucial, and can even determine the final box office of the entire film.


    When the two walked into a movie theater in Chinatown, they could clearly see that the hall was pasted with movie posters, full of blood and terror.


    "Even the promotional posters of "Chain Saw 3" are posted in movie theaters in Chinatown?" Charlize Theron looked a little surprised.


    Generally speaking, except for some large-scale production commercial films, there are very few films like this.


    Most of the time, the movie theaters in Chinatown are showing some Hong Kong movies, and Hollywood blockbusters will only be shown when there are important schedules.


    "This is the influence of 20th Century Fox." Ryan sighed with a complex expression.


    The more you know about Hollywood, the more you realize how terrifying the seven major film companies are, with their tentacles extending to almost every corner of North America.


    Ryan didn''t say much, went to the ticket office, bought two tickets for "Saw 3", walked into the No. 10 screening room, did not choose the middle seat, but sat in the corner of the last row.


    The auditorium is not very big, not the kind of large auditorium that can accommodate hundreds of people, it is just a small auditorium that can accommodate dozens of people.


    This is Chinatown, a place where Chinese people gather, and there are very few such large screening halls.


    "I don''t quite understand, why are you here?"


    Charlize Theron looked at the screening hall in front of her, showing a look of doubt, and instead of attending the premiere, she ran to the movie theater in Chinatown.


    "The reason is very simple. Only here can we observe the audience''s most real reaction." Ryan didn''t come to watch a movie. Many times, there is no need to read it from beginning to end.


    "As for the premiere?"


    Ryan made a very helpless gesture and said, "Twentieth Century Fox has found a lot of temporary viewers in order to increase the promotional effect of the film."


    Speaking of it, Ryan was a little speechless. The temporary fans of the last premiere made 20th Century Fox feel incredible.


    This time, I communicated with Helen directly, and found hundreds of temporary audiences, who were distributed among the audience seats of the premiere, to ensure that when the time comes, the performances will be so outstanding that even he will not be able to tell them apart.


    "Temporary audience!" Charlize Theron looked puzzled, what about temporary audience? Why hasn''t she heard of it.


    Ryan coughed lightly, leaned close to Charlize-Theron''s ear, and explained in a low voice, "They are all extras under Helen''s company, and they occasionally make guest appearances in fan groups, premiere audiences and so on."


    "When the premiere of "The Truman Show" is held, you will suddenly find that you have a large number of fans. Don''t be surprised then."


    Casual fans?


    Casual audience?


    Charlize-Theron''s face is different, the jaw almost didn''t drop, can you still play like this?


    The three views were completely subverted.


    "What if the media finds out?"


    This was what she was most worried about, otherwise, when she thought about facing a group of enthusiastic fans at the premiere of "The Truman Show", she would inevitably be tempted.


    To put it bluntly, it is a kind of vanity.


    "Don''t worry, Helen signed a non-disclosure agreement with them, and Paramount will notify the media in advance." Ryan was not worried about this.


    Don��t you see, temporary viewers, temporary fans, etc. in previous lives are everywhere, and there is no media attention at all. It has almost become an unspoken rule in the industry, and no one will deliberately touch it.


    Soon there were still a few minutes before the opening, Ryan finished the conversation, and began to focus on the auditorium. After careful observation, he found that there were quite a lot of people.


    Although the promotion of the film did not specifically target ethnic minorities, there are almost no vacancies in the screening hall right now.


    After a rough count, there are about 80 seats, and there are more than 60 spectators, most of whom are male young people, and the number of female spectators is pitifully small.


    "Chain Saw 3" is the exact opposite of "The Evil Spirit", basically there is no female audience.


    However, with the passage of time, the number of movie viewers of white people and males continued to decrease, while the number of moviegoers of ethnic minorities and women began to increase.


    The former is easy to explain. As more and more black uncles enter the cinema, the number of ethnic minorities watching movies increases. The latter is due to the rise of feminism and more and more independent women, which drives the female audience. increase.


    In the previous life, most Hollywood stars would choose to support women''s rights, charity, and environmental protection, and erect a perfect personality.


    As for blacks?


    It is a kind of political correctness, which is purely used by Americans themselves.


    The screening was about to start, the lights on the ceiling gradually went out, and the screen lit up.


    At the beginning of the movie, the credits belonging to Ryan Studios appeared. In the sea water, a mermaid slowly swam, with a golden tail, exuding seductive beauty, and then the initials of Ryan Studios surfaced.


    Produced by Blue Sky Studio, the technology is obviously becoming more mature, at least it didn''t waste a lot of money to explore 3D animation production technology.


    Next, is the opening title of 20th Century Fox.


    "It''s a beautiful title, isn''t it?" Ryan suddenly asked to himself.


    "It''s not bad." Charlize-Theron gave him a strange look, asking an inexplicable question.


    Apparently she didn''t know the meaning of this opening title, which was full of Blue Sky Studio''s ambitions for 3D animated feature films.


    The plot of the film is very simple, almost unchanged from the previous life. Detective Eric-Matthew escaped from the bathroom after breaking his ankle with a water tank cover. He had a fierce quarrel with Amanda and was finally knocked down by Amanda.


    Before Amanda leaves, Matthew leaves behind an angry expletive, calling Amanda a "drug dealer slut" and distressing her by saying she can''t be a jigsaw killer.


    In other flashbacks, Amanda has been working with John from the beginning, following his orders to kidnap Adam. But in fact, she suffocated Adam to death by euthanasia.


    Meanwhile, the dying Jigsaw Killer orders two more victims to be kidnapped: Lynn Darren, a skilled but melancholy physician, and Jeff Reinhardt, a father bent on avenging his dead son.


    Amanda put a collar around Lynn''s neck, and there were five loaded bullet launchers on the collar, which were connected to the jigsaw killer''s electrocardiogram by radio.


    In the end, killing games appeared one after another, Jigsaw Killer died, Lynn died because of the detonation of the collar, and Jeff was the only one who cried out for help.


    The plot of the whole film almost runs through the first two "Chain Saw", there is no innovation, but the **** picture and the cruel killing game are still shocking.


    The original footage shot by Gregory-Hoblit has family relationship narratives, emotional dialogue descriptions, and more.


    Ryan had to ask him to reshoot some scenes, cut out the boring content, and run through the **** violence and brutality to the end.


    A pure horror film, full of blood and violence, can mobilize the audience''s hormones on the big screen.


    The more I dare not look at it, the more I want to look at it. UU reading www. uukanshu.com


    This is the psychology of most horror movie audiences.


    Of course, the film investment is not very big, only a little over 10 million US dollars, so it is impossible to have any big scenes, and the actors are all ordinary actors who are not well-known.


    However, in terms of acting skills, it is not bad enough to star in a horror movie.


    Monica Bellucci refused to continue to play Amanda Yang because of the schedule, so the crew had to re-select an actress Famke Jansen, a name that Ryan is very familiar with.


    She also has a movie coming out this year, one of the 007 films in the "GoldenEye" series, playing one of the Bond girls.


    It''s a pity that she is not the heroine of the film, but only a supporting actress.


    Among the roles she played in her previous life, the one that impressed Ryan the most was the telepathic Dr. Jean-Grey in the first "X-Men".


    I have to say that the Phoenix Girl she played is really good, at least she has achieved a kind of goddess aura, which can make people''s eyes shine.

 Chapter 135： Schedule disadvantage

    At the end of the film screening on the screen, there was no applause, but a faint sound of cursing.


    "Damn the director, he made the film so disgusting."


    "My goddess Monica Bellucci, my heart is broken."


    "The actress who plays Amanda Young is very beautiful. Does anyone know her name?"


    Ryan took the opportunity to listen to it for a while, and the evaluation was not bad, except that the content of the film was **** and disgusting, there was no bad evaluation.


    For a horror film, **** and disgusting is not a negative effect, but it shows that the film has a good reputation.


    You can''t make a horror movie full of warmth, that''s courting death.


    For example, "The Evil Spirit" has been released for almost two months, and the North American box office finally barely exceeded 50 million US dollars. It is only a matter of time before it is released.


    The overseas box office is even lower than the North American box office, only 43.56 million US dollars. The global box office of the film is 94.11 million US dollars, and it is expected that it will be difficult to exceed 100 million US dollars.


    Of course, the cost of the film is only 10 million US dollars, which is considered very successful for 20th Century Fox.


    Next, Ryan went to several movie theaters in a row, and they were rarely sold out. You must know that today is not a holiday, it is only Friday.


    At least from the intuitive point of view, "Chain Saw 3" cannot fail, and with the accumulated good reputation, the box office is likely to hit 100 million US dollars.


    The only thing to worry about is Warner Bros.''s sequel "Aeroplane" starring Jim Carrey, and United Artists'' 007 film "Goldeneye," which will be released in early November.


    A little further in time, and "Toy Story", which Ryan is looking forward to, is about to be released.


    In other words, "Saw 3" is about to face fierce competition.


    "Congratulations, Ryan." Charlize Theron said cheerfully and congratulated: "You have created a miracle."


    Even if she is not a Hollywood veteran, she has an intuitive awareness that the box office of "Chain Saw 3" is likely to be a big hit, and it can even be recorded in Hollywood history.


    Of course, she is not referring to the box office of "Chain Saw 3", but the entire "Chain Saw" series.


    The three films in succession were big hits, and the total investment did not exceed 30 million US dollars, but they created a box office of hundreds of millions of dollars, enough to be recorded in Hollywood history.


    "Charlie, one day you will also be recorded in the annals of Hollywood." Ryan recalled the experience of Charlize-Theron in his previous life, which was indeed enough to be recorded in the annals of Hollywood, and was known as a South African diamond, a national treasure of South Africa.


    In response, Charlize Theron just smiled as a compliment from Ryan.


    She doesn''t have any lofty pursuits that will be recorded in Hollywood history, she just wants to make a little more money.


    Ryan didn''t drive Charlize-Theron back until late in the evening.


    On the next Saturday afternoon, 20th Century Fox sent the premiere data of "Chain Saw 3" to the studio.


    "Chain Saw 3" opened more than 2,000 screens on the first day, and easily earned a box office of 14.33 million US dollars, which was higher than Ryan expected.


    On the Saturday holiday, the box office can grow a bit, and it will earn another $15.68 million.


    There was a slight decline on Sunday, with a single-day harvest of 10.38 million US dollars.


    Three days after the first weekend, "Saw 3" earned a total of US$40.39 million in North America, surpassing the US$10.2 million of "Short Man" and won the first weekly box office championship.


    Moreover, it''s not over yet. When the first working day comes, the box office will inevitably drop sharply, with a drop of more than 50%, to only 4.28 million US dollars at the box office.


    On the day of Halloween on the 31st, there was another rebound, with a box office of 8.6 million US dollars in a single day.


    In just five days, the box office has exceeded 50 million US dollars, reaching 53.27 million US dollars.


    Even though "Chain Saw 3" seemed a bit weak in succession, the box office fell a little bit.


    It is estimated that the total box office of the film may be slightly lower than that of the previous "Chain Saw 2", but it still has a chance to hit the $100 million mark.


    The lack of Christmas holidays and the upcoming competition of "Aeroplane 2" and "Golden Eye" are also impossible.


    In many cases, whether a film can achieve a super high box office has a lot to do with the release schedule.


    Most of the viewers of commercial popcorn movies and horror movies are young people, so holidays are very important.


    According to the statistics of the survey agency, 69% of the audience of "Chain Saw 3" are under the age of 25, and 51% of the audience are male.


    However, the winter vacation of American universities usually starts two weeks before Christmas and ends in early January. That is to say, the largest audience of "Saw 3" does not have a holiday.


    "Saw 3" may not be as good as the previous "Saw 2" due to the disadvantage of the schedule, but it is still considered a big hit. As one of the film investment companies and the distribution company, 20th Century Fox, naturally has the confidence to fight for it. More screen hits.


    "A drop of more than fifty percent?"


    Inside the AMC theater company building, Robert looked at the data in his hand, frowned, and said, "Let Twentieth Century Fox know that the number of screens and the number of screens for "Saw 3" will not be reduced before "Ace Detective 2" is released." Filming rate."


    On November 10, with the release of "Aeroplane 2", "Saw 3" will inevitably reduce the number of screens.


    "As for the number of screens of "Golden Eye", it is impossible to continue to increase for the time being. The screens that are free at the end of the month need to be reserved for "Toy Story", unless the three-day box office performance of "Golden Eye" in the first weekend can exceed expectations."


    After Robert finished speaking, he checked the time and asked his assistant to notify 20th Century Fox and United Artists.


    "Ryan Gosling?"


    "A director who can create miracles!"


    A smile appeared on the corner of Robert''s mouth, and he said to himself, "I hope you can bring me a surprise."


    As the distribution company of "The Truman Show", Paramount has long negotiated with a number of theater companies about the number of screens for the film to be released.


    From the first "The Blair Witch", in the recognition of many theater companies in North America, Ryan is a director who can create miracles, otherwise even if the distribution company of "The Truman Show" is Paramount, it would be difficult to get Too many screens.


    This year''s Christmas schedule is expected to be very competitive, and it is not easy for any film to get a large number of screens.


    Almost at the same time, in the studio, Ryan saw Penelope Pataky again, and Helen was also present.


    "Miss Penelope, happy cooperation."


    Ryan signed his name on the agency agreement, and Penelope Pataky''s lawyer and tax firm will represent all of his business, including the studio''s legal counsel,


    Of course, the business is limited to North America. Penelope-Pataky''s law and tax firm has just been established, and the scale is not very large, and it does not have international business yet.


    Fortunately, Ryan''s business, except for some investments, is all in movies, and has not yet involved foreign countries.


    "Happy cooperation." Penelope Pataky reached out a very delicate hand and held it with Ryan.


    In fact, for Ryan in front of him, Penelope Pataky was very curious in his heart, what kind of person could continue to create miracles.


    She knows one thing very well, the value of the "Chain Saw" series is absolutely beyond imagination.


    However, the creator of the entire series of films, standing in front of her right now, has just reached a cooperation agreement with her.


    "Helen will tell you all about the details of Marvel Comics and Spider-Man''s copyright."


    Ryan put the cooperation agreement he had just signed into the drawer, and said, "Resolve this matter as soon as possible, and buy the copyright of Spider-Man. The price can be higher."


    As long as it''s not a lion''s mouth, Ryan can accept the premium of Marvel Comics.


    "No problem." Helen said calmly, "I will give you all the information later."


    "As for the Marvel comics, I will try to persuade."


    Looking at Helen''s expression Penelope Pataky seemed to see another self, both of whom were very shrewd women, the only difference was that she was working as a lawyer, while the other party is a brokerage firm.


    "Okay." Penelope Pataky nodded.


    "Ryan, Chris Wedge wants to meet you in person, as well as the invitation letter for the premiere of "Toy Story"." Speaking of this, Helen couldn''t help showing a hint of helplessness.


    Since investing in Blue Sky Studio, Ryan has been there almost a handful of times. It is estimated that the newly recruited employees may not necessarily know him as the boss.


    On the contrary, Sofia Coppola often went there, and many of them contacted Ryan through her about financial matters.


    "I''ll make a trip there sometime," Ryan said.


    Now is the time to have a good talk with Chris Wedge.


    "Toy Story" will be released soon, and the era of 3D animated feature films is coming. Blue Sky Studio will surely become one of the pioneers and share a very sweet cake.

 Chapter 136： "Bunny Bunny"

    In the reception room of Blue Sky Studios, Chris Wedge had a serious face and his eyes were fixed on the screen.


    Although there is only a short seven-minute frame, it marks one thing. Blue Sky Studio has initially possessed the ability to produce 3D animation feature films.


    "Rabbit Bonnie" can also be called "Fat Rabbit Bonnie". The content of the story is very simple, and all the plots revolve around a fat rabbit.


    There are no complex plots, and the film is only seven minutes long in total.


    In fact, as early as 1990, Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha had already started making this 3D animation short film.


    However, firstly, the technology is not very mature, and secondly, the studio lacks corresponding funds, so the progress is not very fast.


    Until last year, when Ryan got a lot of investment, Chris Wedge began to speed up the production while recruiting technical talents. At the beginning of the month, he finally produced the first 3D animation short film, which was all drawn using computer software, completely replacing the manual draftsman.


    The funny plot, interesting characters, and revolutionary exquisite pictures all show that Blue Sky Studio has produced a very remarkable animated short film.


    However, instead of being happy, Chris Wedge is slightly worried. What they are about to face is a giant Disney, which has long monopolized the pinnacle of feature film animation in Hollywood, and will never allow any challengers to appear. , thus shaking the foundation of Disney.


    Fortunately, Blue Sky Studios is only a latecomer, and the real challenger is Pixar Animation Studios.


    Of course, "Toy Story" produced by Pixar Animation Studios is also invested and released by Disney. For Disney, it is at best a dilemma, and there will be no suppression.


    On the contrary, the emergence of Blue Sky Studio will definitely affect some situations and cause a series of problems.


    This is not what worries Chris Wedge the most. As the release time of "Toy Story" is getting closer, the eyes of the animation industry all over the world are focused on Pixar Animation Studios and "Toy Story".


    It can be said that whether the release of "Toy Story" can be successful is related to the direction of the entire animation production industry.


    Of course, many animators have made vicious attacks on "Toy Story", thinking that it is an animated feature film with an industrial atmosphere and no soul.


    Carlos Saldanha looked at Chris Wedge and said softly, "Wedge, I believe we can succeed."


    "At least Ryan has been convinced of that."


    Chris Wedge showed a wry smile. If Ryan still had some doubts when he invested in Blue Sky Studios, then after a year or so, he really doesn''t know what to say.


    "I don''t have Ryan''s confidence. After all, he is an existence that can create miracles, but we are not."


    He has to admit that Ryan is very unusual. Since the summer vacation, the news about Ryan has not stopped.


    First of all, "The Evil Spirit" did not hit the market as predicted by the media, but instead made the film investor 20th Century Fox a fortune.


    The current sales of "Chain Saw 3" once again proved the value of the copyright of the entire series of films in Ryan''s hands.


    "At least the studio will not lack funds." Carlos Saldanha shrugged and said, "Wedge, you can be more confident."


    He is very satisfied with the status quo of Blue Sky Studio. With a steady stream of funds, he can rest assured to explore 3D animation technology.


    Otherwise, in the past, the required equipment alone was an astronomical sum for Blue Sky Studio.


    The most important point is that the first start-up capital for the production of a 3D animation feature film, Ryan has asked Sofia to transfer to the account of Blue Sky Studio, and then the project of producing a 3D animation feature film can be started.


    "Maybe you''re right, I really need to be more confident." Chris Wedge took a deep breath and said.


    Faced with an investment budget of at least 30 million US dollars, even Chris Wedge cannot guarantee success. If the final project fails, it is estimated that he will not have the opportunity to make a 3D animation feature film for a long time. .


    For Ryan, perhaps Blue Sky Studios is just an ordinary investment.


    But for Chris Wedge, he is betting his entire career on a 3D animated feature film, which can be described as a last stand.


    While the two were talking, Ryan pushed open the door and walked in.


    "Good morning." Ryan greeted and said, "Sorry, there was some traffic jam on the road just now."


    "It doesn''t matter," Chris Wedge said.


    "Can I watch the short film first!" Ryan sat down casually, pointing to a very small screen in front of him and said.


    "Of course." Chris Wedge showed a confident smile, stepped forward and operated the projector.


    Not long after, the funny picture of the fat bunny Bonnie appeared on the screen again.


    It was only seven minutes in total, and Ryan quickly finished watching it, and he thought it was pretty good. It was a very interesting 3D animation short film, both technically and in terms of content and plot.


    There are no excessive plots or trivial plots. This is a full-age animated short film, which can at least show that Chris Wedge''s philosophy is very clear.


    That is the experience of making animation for all ages, from Disney.


    "A great short film." Ryan said without any praise, "It can definitely be used to challenge the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film."


    Compared with important awards such as best actor and actress, best director, and film, the best animated short film award is rarely contested.


    The reason is very simple, there is no need for a lot of film companies.


    Generally speaking, short animated films have almost no profit at all, and are more of an exploration of technology, so for those film companies, it is natural not to spend money and energy to compete for a dispensable award.


    "Bonnie Rabbit", produced by Blue Sky Studio in the previous life, won the 71st Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.


    Chris Wedge couldn''t help but twitch his eyelids, the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film?


    "Ryan, do you really want to win the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film?" Carlos Saldanha couldn''t help asking.


    "Yes."


    "This is a 3D animated short film, enough to win the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film." Ryan said without exaggeration: "The plot of the film is very vivid, and it is the best animated short film I have ever seen."


    Although he hadn''t watched the "Bonnie Rabbit" in his previous life, the content of the animated short that was played just now was indeed very exciting.


    "Okay, you don''t have to worry about Oscar." Ryan didn''t worry about it at all, and began to talk about the main purpose of coming today.


    "Pixar''s "Toy Story" is about to be released, which is also an opportunity for us."


    There was a gleam in Ryan''s eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "I have already transferred Sophia to the studio account for the first production funds."


    "Next, no matter what the release of "Toy Story" is, I hope that Blue Sky Studios can officially announce the production plan of the 3D animation feature film and publicly screen "Bonnie Rabbit" in the shortest possible time."


    "I''m going to personally contact Fox for a prime time."


    With the success of "Toy Story", Blue Sky Studios can take the opportunity to announce plans to produce 3D animated feature films.


    As for the screening of "Bunnie Rabbit", it can prove to the outside world that Blue Sky Studio''s technical capabilities are sufficient to support a 3D animation feature film.


    Another point is to casually rub the popularity of "Toy Story".


    "No problem Chris Wedge immediately agreed, and even couldn''t wait to say: "The details of making a 3D animation feature film have long been engraved in my mind, and I can start the preliminary preparation at any time. "


    Ryan knew that he wasn''t bragging. In his previous life, Chris Wedge was the soul of the entire Blue Sky Studios. He single-handedly created "Ice Age", making Blue Sky Studios the second only to Pixar Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    "What are you waiting for?"


    "You can move now." Ryan said with great pride.


    Seeing this, Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha looked at each other, and they were confident.


    There are only a little more than two weeks left before the release of "Toy Story", so you can wait for a while and look at the premiere data of "Toy Story" before making a decision.


    However, Ryan didn''t mean that at all, and seemed to be full of confidence in "Toy Story" and 3D animation technology, as well as Blue Sky Studios.

 Chapter 137： coming soon

    After Halloween, the box office of "Chain Saw 3" fell again. On Wednesday, November 1, it only earned $3.28 million, and on Thursday, November 2, it earned $2.88 million.


    Next, ushered in the second weekend.


    The box office rose again on Friday, earning US$6.89 million in a single day, continuing to rise on Saturday and earning US$7.95 million, and falling instead of rising on Sunday to only US$4.98 million.


    "Chain Saw 3" earned a total of 19.82 million US dollars in the box office in the second weekend. Including the box office of the first two days, it reached 25.98 million US dollars. champion.


    The cumulative box office has increased from US$53.27 million to US$79.25 million, and it is about to break through the box office of US$80 million.


    However, "Chain Saw 3" is about to usher in a strong competitor, and theater companies have already begun to reduce the number of screens and film scheduling rate in a small range.


    On Friday, November 10th, Warner Bros.'' film starring Kim Carrey, "Aeroplane 2" held a grand premiere ceremony.


    In the first weekend, it earned 37.8 million US dollars in three days, easily suppressing "Chain Saw 3".


    The only good news is that the North American box office of "Chain Saw 3" not only exceeded 80 million US dollars, but also rushed to 90 million US dollars.


    As the tide of movie viewing passes, next, we can only rely on time to accumulate slowly.


    However, the media almost agreed that it is only a matter of time before the box office of "Chain Saw 3" exceeds 100 million in North America.


    "Aeroplane 2" also ushered in a competitor. On the second weekend of November 17th, one of the 007 series films produced by United Artists, "Golden Eye" began to be released on a large scale, and it earned 26.2 million US dollars in the first weekend. box office.


    "Aeroplane 2" earned $19.51 million in its second weekend, lower than "GoldenEye"''s $26.2 million, followed by Columbia''s "President of the United States," and "Saw 3" slipped to fourth place.


    At the same time, in mid-November, a large number of low-cost art films were released one after another. Similar to "Leaving Las Vegas", films and film companies with Oscar aspirations began to conduct research and publicity.


    Almost every day, film companies and film crews hold various public relations dinners and film critic banquets.


    For this reason, Monica Bellucci specially rushed back from Lincoln County in southern Nevada. The crew of "Independence Day" was filming at an air force base 130 kilometers away from Las Vegas.


    "Independence Day" has many filming locations, and it is estimated that the crew will need to travel to many places.


    "This is the batch of oriental porcelain you mentioned?" Monica Bellucci held a very exquisite blue and white porcelain plate in her hand.


    "That''s right." Ryan looked at the batch of blue and white porcelain that had just been delivered, showing satisfaction, and said, "For many Oscar judges, these exquisite porcelain can be regarded as a collection."


    The blue and white porcelain fired in a certain town on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is full of mysterious oriental cultural atmosphere. Every piece looks exquisite and exquisite, which makes people want to possess it.


    However, the price of this batch of porcelain is very cheap, and the total cost is less than tens of thousands of dollars.


    "They are so beautiful, may I take some back."


    Monica Bellucci touched the porcelain in her hand, it was very thin, with a unique smoothness, and the pattern on it was absolutely exquisite.


    So she couldn''t help but want to take some back and put them in the apartment as decorations.


    "They belonged to you." Ryan said with a smile.


    He ordered these porcelains in order to give them to some members of the Oscar jury in the name of Monica Bellucci.


    As for the large number of members of the Academy, each will receive a fine china.


    "Ryan!" Sofia Coppola said unceremoniously: "Don''t forget, there is still my share."


    After finishing speaking, she changed her tone and continued: "Although I don''t know where you ordered it from, you''d better order some more. I think those old men from the academy will definitely like it."


    "Which other film critics will not refuse a beautiful gift."


    "The most important point is that they are very cheap and will not violate the bottom line of the Oscar jury."


    The older they get, the more they like porcelain full of mysterious oriental culture. They will never refuse such an exquisite gift.


    "OK, no problem." Ryan agreed directly.


    Faced with the opportunity to earn foreign exchange, the other party should not refuse it.


    In fact, the price of this batch of porcelain is very cheap. Take the blue and white porcelain plate in the hands of Monica Bellucci as an example, it is less than 30 US dollars.


    Even the most expensive famille rose vase in it was only $70.


    Sofia Coppola got a satisfactory answer. She picked up a palm-sized porcelain bowl and put it in her hand to admire the details. Obviously, this porcelain bowl already belonged to her.


    ��Great handcrafted art.��


    "Ryan, can you give me your contact information, I want to order some tableware and replace the original tableware at home."


    "Give me the style you like, it''s my Christmas gift to you." Ryan''s mouth twitched. It is estimated that only people in European and American countries would use such tableware. On the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the price of a piece of porcelain, It is almost catching up with the monthly wages of ordinary workers, and they are reluctant to use it as tableware.


    Many European and American celebrities, rich people, and high-class people seem to like to buy complete sets of exquisite tableware, ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to more than one hundred thousand dollars, and the prices are often very expensive.


    That''s why Ryan chose to order a batch of porcelain from the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    "Okay, Sophia, get down to business."


    "Tomorrow''s premiere of "Toy Story", I hope you can attend together, including Helen." Ryan has already received the invitation letter from Blue Sky Studio.


    After finishing speaking, Ryan glanced at Monica Bellucci, who was picking out porcelain, and couldn''t help but roll his eyes. Women are indeed dragons, and they like shiny things, and said, "My dear, you can also join."


    "The premise is that you''re probably going to walk the red carpet alone."


    The distribution company of "Toy Story" is Disney, given that Michael Ovitz has already served as the president of Disney.


    Ryan didn''t want to walk the red carpet and avoid all kinds of tricky questions from the media.


    "It doesn''t matter, I can enter the venue early with you." Monica Bellucci continued to choose blue and white porcelain without raising her head.


    The current Monica Bellucci is not the same as she was a year ago. She has a role in "Independence Day", and it is already dispensable for her to participate in a red carpet catwalk.


    Besides, she was very aware of the relationship between Ryan and Michael Ovitz.


    "You''d better hope that Pixar''s "Toy Story" will be a big hit at the box office tomorrow. Otherwise, when the news that Blue Sky Studios is about to produce a 3D animated feature film spreads, it will definitely attract countless criticisms."


    Sofia Coppola said with a very serious expression: "You can temporarily stop Chris Wedge and wait for the specific data of "Toy Story" to come out before making a decision. Anyway, it will not take a few days."


    "You know, that''s an investment of at least $30 million."


    She specifically emphasized that the production budget alone needs at least 30 million US dollars, which does not include the purchase of computers, graphics equipment, software, etc.


    Even if the North American box office share of "Saw 2" has already been credited, the global box office share is also being credited to the account one after another. Now that "Saw 3" is a box office hit, it is still a very huge number.


    Once the box office is not satisfactory in the future, even if Ryan does not fall into bankruptcy crisis, he will lose a lot of cash.


    "I believe in the abilities of Chris Wedge and Blue Sky Studios and I also believe that Pixar and "Toy Story" will not fail." Memory, Pixar and Toy Story, there is no possibility of failure.


    "I hope you won''t regret it tomorrow." Sofia Coppola didn''t bother to continue persuading her.


    Monica Bellucci listened for a long time, and it seemed that Blue Sky Studio, invested by Ryan, had started to produce a 3D animation feature film, with an investment of at least 30 million US dollars.


    From her point of view, she agrees with Sophia very much, Ryan''s approach is too risky.


    However, Monica Bellucci didn''t say anything to persuade her, because her relationship with Ryan is not suitable for talking about these things.


    Regarding tomorrow''s "Toy Story" premiere, she was suddenly full of curiosity, what is the magic of 3D animated feature films, which can make Ryan full of confidence, and even spend a huge amount of money to invest in Blue Sky Studios.


    In fact, many people don''t know what 3D animation looks like and how it differs from Disney''s hand-drawn animation.


    Monica Bellucci is no exception.

 Chapter 138： premiere

    The premiere of "Toy Story" is full of contradictions and silent confrontation, and it is very puzzling at the same time.


    As for why?


    The reason is very simple. Disney set the premiere time on November 19th at the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles, and held a large-scale premiere for "Toy Story".


    However, as the boss of Pixar Animation Studios, Steve Jobs did not choose to attend, but held his own "Toy Story" premiere in San Francisco the next night.


    Many wow Valley celebrities were invited, such as Oracle founder Larry Ellison and Intel chairman Andy Grove and others, and the momentum faintly overshadowed the premiere held by Disney.


    Between Disney and Steve Jobs, a rare duel was born.


    As a result, "Toy Story" will not be officially released until the 22nd.


    The premiere on the 19th, the premiere on the 20th, and the official North American release on the 22nd.


    Even in Hollywood, it is rare to see such a scene,


    In this regard, media reporters with a sensitive sense of smell are very excited. It is obvious that the cooperative relationship between Disney and Steve Jobs is not as close as imagined, or full of contradictions.


    As for the cause?


    In addition to the harsh cooperation agreement signed with Disney in the early days, there was also the hardships during the creation of "Toy Story". Every few weeks, John Lasseter and his team will show Disney the latest version of the story. Or footage, as a way to convince Disney to keep funding.


    Last summer, the hand-painted animation "The Lion King" hit theaters, with box office revenue of $422.8 million in North America and $545.7 million in other countries and regions. The total global box office reached $968.5 million, bringing Disney a profit of $763.4 million.


    At that time, if Pixar Animation Studios hadn''t completed most of the production, and John Lasseter had persuaded many Disney executives with his actions, I am afraid that "Toy Story" would face discontinuation of production.


    Faced with two different invitation letters, Ryan also hesitated whether to wait another day to go to the premiere held by Steve Jobs.


    However, it was obviously impossible for him to leave Los Angeles for San Francisco just to attend a premiere, and finally chose the premiere held by Disney.


    The sun had just set, and accompanied by a burst of deafening music, a stretched Lincoln parked at the back door of the El Capitan Theater. Ryan and his party pushed the door to get out of the car and walked into the theater.


    "Two premieres?" Monica Bellucci showed a hint of doubt, she couldn''t figure out why there were two premieres, and both of them were held in North America.


    "Steve Jobs was an arrogant man."


    Ryan walked into the front hall, as expected, did not see Steve Jobs, and said: "When he meets Michael Eisner and Disney, who are also hardliners, there will inevitably be some differences between the two. strife."


    Before the premiere of "Toy Story", Steve Jobs, the owner of Pixar Animation Studios, made a public statement.


    If Toy Story was only modestly successful -- say $75 million at the box office -- we (Pixar and Disney) would both break even.


    If it''s $100 million at the box office, we can all make money. But if it��s a real blockbuster, and it does $200 million or so, we��re going to make a lot of money, and Disney��s going to make a lot of money.


    He was right about one thing. According to the cooperation agreement signed at the beginning, Disney would make a lot of money, even far more than Pixar Animation Studio itself.


    This is also the main point of contradiction between the two sides.


    Chris Wedge shrugged and said, "Steve Jobs, Pixar Animation Studios and Disney have a complicated relationship."


    There are things about John Lasseter, and he can''t say much.


    Of course, the complex relationship between them is almost a well-known thing in the entire animation industry.


    "When Steve Jobs chose to cooperate with Disney, it was not a wise decision." Ryan said the key.


    Hand-drawn animation is the foundation of Disney''s fame, and Pixar Animation Studio''s 3D animation technology may shake the foundation of Disney. Even if a cooperation agreement is barely reached, it will inevitably be full of contradictions, unless one party voluntarily backs down.


    The conflict between the two parties in the previous life has not disappeared until Disney acquired Pixar Animation Studios, and Steve Jobs became Disney''s largest single shareholder, and the conflict between the two was considered to have come to an end.


    "However, these things have nothing to do with us." Ryan will not pay too much attention to this matter.


    Before a few people sat down, there was a burst of cheers outside.


    "Tom Hanks!"


    "Tom Hanks, Tom Hanks!"


    "I love you! Tom Hanks!"


    Tom Hanks, who had just got off the car, was greeted with huge cheers. Hundreds of movie fans held up huge promotional posters and shouted his name frantically.


    After entering the theater, Ryan sat down, looked sideways at Helen and asked, "Did you accept Disney''s business? Or Tom Hanks himself!"


    Helen turned around and glanced at him, then said calmly, "Not all Hollywood stars will look for me."


    "Besides, Tom Hanks doesn''t need to be."


    "I thought you had another long-term client." Ryan smiled.


    Tom Hanks starred in "Philadelphia Story" and "Forrest Gump" successively, won two Oscars for Best Actor in a row, and has become one of the only superstars in Hollywood.


    With his prestige and popularity, he doesn''t need any temporary fans at all.


    Those self-organized fan groups are more professional than temporary fans.


    "Hi Ryan, long time no see."


    Tom Hanks walked into the movie hall, saw Ryan and the others at a glance, with a look on his face, hesitated for a moment, walked over, and said, "I''m very sorry about that incident at the beginning."


    It never occurred to him that an ordinary temporary worker who had been scolded by Robert Zemeckis loudly all day long in the crew was even kicked out of the crew in the end.


    In less than two years, he transformed himself into a well-known director in Hollywood, and directed several low-budget films to great success, including the "Saw" series that attracted the attention of countless Hollywood film companies.


    Seeing Tom Hanks approaching, Ryan stood up, showing a very happy smile, and said, "Hey, Tom, let him go over what happened back then."


    It''s not that he is generous, but that the whole thing has nothing to do with him. The former Ryan Gosling has already gone to see God.


    Tom Hanks was taken aback for a moment, he didn''t expect that Ryan in front of him would be so magnanimous.


    "If we have time, we can sit down and have a drink together."


    After speaking, Tom Hanks said goodbye and left, and he will be on stage to perform with other voice actors in a while.


    As Tom Hanks left, Sofia Coppola blinked and asked, "Is it the crew of "Forrest Gump?"


    Of course, she had heard about the rumors that Ryan was kicked out of the "Forrest Gump" crew.


    Ryan ignored her, thought for a while, and said to Chris Wedge: "The influence of a big-name movie star is obvious. Maybe we can also choose a big-name star to dub the film."


    The voice of Woody, one of the protagonists of "Toy Story", was done by Tom Hanks.


    "Very good advice."


    "Try to pick some appropriate Hollywood contacts."


    Chris Wedge very much agrees with Ryan''s proposal. The popularity and influence brought by Tom Hanks is obviously helpful to "Toy Story".


    "How about Leonardo DiCapri?" Ryan quickly named a candidate.


    Leonardo-DiCapri?


    Chris Wedge was a little dazed, UU reading www. uukanshu.com thought for a long time but did not remember who is Leonardo-DiCapri.


    In this period, although Xiao Li has starred in many films, he has not really become famous. For those who do not pay attention to Hollywood, it is normal not to know the name of Leonardo DiCapri. It is some Hollywood veterans , and may not know who Xiao Lizi is.


    "I seem to have heard of this name, on the Oscars!" Monica Bellucci had a good memory, remembering that she had heard of Little Lizi on the Oscars.


    "Leonardo DiCapri!"


    "The male protagonist of Cameron''s new film." Helen quickly remembered who Leonardo DiCapri was.


    Cameron''s new hero!


    Chris Wedge naturally knew who the famous Cameron was, a legendary director. He nodded immediately and said, "I''ll get someone to contact his agent."


    Since he is the leading actor in Cameron''s new work, there must be differences.

 Chapter 139： wont be silent for long

    On the big screen, the titles belonging to Disney appeared, followed by the titles of Pixar, which was very interesting.


    The next moment, a picture completely different from the hand-drawn animation appeared, and the animated characters were exquisite and scary.


    If the picture at the beginning was just different from the hand-painted animation, then the toys moved one by one and appeared vividly on the big screen. The visual effect displayed was absolutely shocking.


    In order to create a large number of toy characters on the screen, Pixar Animation Studios has reached licensing agreements with a number of toy manufacturers.


    And, Pixar Animation Studios used 400 computer models to optimize these characters in order to achieve the desired effect.


    Of course, the success of a film does not only depend on the image quality, character image, etc., the storyline in the film is also the biggest selling point.


    That''s why some people say that "Toy Story" produced by Pixar Animation Studio lacks soul.


    However, it turns out that John Lasseter gave the film the soul, and the story he expressed through the film is perfect.


    No matter how wonderful the outside world is, it does not belong to the world of toys after all.


    In fact, the plot of the film is not complicated, after all, this is a full-age animated feature film.


    Andy was a six-year-old boy with many toys that took on a life of their own when he was away from home.


    Next, the biggest bright spot in the movie appeared, and Andy got back a new toy��Buzz Lightyear, the Space Ranger. Due to his advanced performance, he threatened the leadership position of the original toy leader, Cowboy Woody, Woody began to try every means to fight against Buzz Lightyear, and finally came to the outside world together by accident.


    Facing the strange world, they were almost unable to take a single step, so they could only put aside their previous suspicions and cooperate with each other, and finally found their way home.


    Although the plot is a bit simple and even old-fashioned, with the support of Pixar''s 3D technology, the film has been given a new life, and the era of 3D animated feature films has come.


    Roger Allers stared at the screen, with a very complicated expression, and said: "How is it possible?"


    It seems a little unbelievable that the animated feature film being screened in front of him is the 3D animation "Toy Story" that Disney has always believed to have no soul.


    Roger-Ailers grabbed the armrest of the chair with one hand, and covered his chest with the other hand, as if he could feel the blood in his heart gradually getting colder.


    Last year he directed "The Lion King", which pushed hand-painted animation to a peak. However, in just one year, today we feel a crisis, which comes from the crisis of 3D animation technology.


    Ryan didn''t have much feeling, but felt that "Toy Story" on the screen was more realistic visually and the characters were more clear than "The Lion King" released last year.


    If I have to say something, it is the advent of 3D computer technology, which has a feeling of seeing history.


    "Wedge, what do you think?" Ryan turned to look at Chris Wedge with a serious face and asked.


    "A terrific work, John really did it." Chris Wedge''s tone was a bit complicated.


    Both of them have worked in Disney, and they understand one thing very well. The core of an animated feature film is always the content and plot, followed by the production technology.


    3D animation is the perfect combination of 3D animation technology and storyline.


    But it is very difficult to achieve the desired effect.


    Apparently Pixar Animation Studios and John Lasseter did it.


    Combining 3D animation technology with Disney''s long-standing concepts has created a new era, which belongs to the era of Pixar Animation Studios and 3D animation technology.


    Chris Wedge has to admit that John Lasseter is far behind him, especially at the technical level. With the current technology accumulation of Blue Sky Studios, it is at least a step behind Pixar, or even more than that.


    "I want to purchase a batch of hardware equipment and production software from Pixar." Chris Wedge seemed a little depressed.


    "Yes." Ryan didn''t refuse, but agreed very much, purchasing equipment and production software from Pixar.


    The technology of Blue Sky Studio in the previous life has always had some defects in the early stage, especially the processing of the character''s hair, the effect is very poor.


    On the contrary, Pixar Animation Studios is a bunch of jerks? In addition to ideas and stories, there are various innovative technologies.


    It can be said that some of the current 3D animation technology standards are formulated by Pixar Animation Studios, and many 3D animation technology patents developed, including hardware and software patents, are all in the hands of Pixar Animation Studios.


    Of course, it is impossible for Pixar Animation Studio to monopolize 3D animation production technology. There are other companies in the market that develop similar software. For example, Blue Sky Studio has developed a lot of software, but the effect is obviously not as good as Pixar.


    It is also very important that Pixar Animation Studios can sell any software and hardware as long as it can afford the price.


    "It seems that you chose to make a 3D animation feature film, which is very wise." Monica Bellucci looked at the audiences who were only a few years old above the audience seats, their eyes were fixed on the screen, and they let out a sound of surprise from time to time. Huh, I couldn''t help but sigh with emotion.


    The biggest advantage of animated feature films lies in the audience. Often a family goes to the theater together, and there is almost no one watching the movie alone. Besides the box office, the derivative copyright income far exceeds that of live-action movies.


    "I just believe in Blue Sky Studio and Wedge." Ryan said truthfully.


    In another studio or without Chris Wedge, even knowing that the future belongs to the era of 3D animation, he would not dare to invest in a special effects studio, let alone spend more than 30 million U.S. dollars to produce A 3D animated feature film.


    Chris Wedge smiled, and his mood suddenly became much better.


    Although he is one step behind John Lasseter, he and Blue Sky Studios are about to catch up and let everyone know that besides Pixar Animation Studios, there is another company called Blue Sky Studios.


    The screening of "Toy Story" was coming to an end. Helen and Sophia didn''t say a word during the whole process. They deeply felt the magic of 3D animation technology, which can be said to be a revolutionary technology.


    It is estimated that for a long period of time, apart from Pixar Animation Studios, only Blue Sky Studios has the technical ability to initially produce 3D animation feature films, which is enough to explain that Ryan''s decision to invest in Blue Sky Studios was very correct.


    Even, once Ryan releases the news that he intends to sell Blue Sky Studio, he may be able to recover all the investment immediately, and even make a fortune.


    But Sophia knew very well that Ryan would definitely not sell Blue Sky Studios at this stage, but would choose to continue producing 3D animation feature films.


    After a while, the screening of the whole film ended, and there was warm applause in the auditorium.


    This is the applause that belongs to "Toy Story", and it is also the applause that belongs to Pixar Studio and 3D animation technology.


    In the face of films that dare to innovate in technology North American media have never been stingy with words of praise.


    Chris Wedge took a deep breath, stood up, walked up to John Lasseter, gave him a big hug, and said, "Although I don''t want to admit it, John, you did a great job. This is a masterpiece. will be remembered by all.��


    After finishing speaking, he lowered his head and whispered in John Lasseter''s ear, "Blue Sky Studios won''t be silent for too long, and you will soon see another 3D animated feature film appear."


    John Lasseter narrowed his eyes, and then congratulated him: "Congratulations Wedge, you are about to achieve your long-standing wish."


    It is not a secret that Blue Sky Studio has obtained investment to produce a 3D animated short film.


    However, what Chris Wedge just said was an animated feature film, a 3D animated feature film, and Blue Sky Studio has already begun preparations for the production of a 3D animated feature film.


    In this regard, Chris Wedge did not keep it secret. Next, Blue Sky Studios will purchase a large number of equipment and software from Pixar Animation Studios, so there is no need to keep it secret, and according to Ryan��s request, Blue Sky Studios will soon officially Announce this news to the outside world.

 Chapter 140： masterpiece

    "This is a masterpiece, a masterpiece of 3D animation. It is very remarkable. No one would have thought that with the maturity of 3D animation technology, it would change the entire animation industry, and even change Hollywood."


    When they walked out of the theater, Ryan, Chris Wedge and his group happened to meet a reporter from the Los Angeles Daily.


    Chris Wedge had no choice but to stop and said a few words casually, "Obviously John Lasseter has combined 3D animation technology with Disney''s long-standing philosophy to create a new era, which belongs to the era of 3D animation. "


    "Even, I didn''t expect John Lasseter to really do this." Chris Wedge said very sincerely.


    The Los Angeles Daily reporter obviously didn''t want to hear these words of praise, and immediately asked very sharp questions.


    "Mr. Chris, do you think Blue Sky Studios is behind the times?"


    Hearing this, Chris Wedge did not immediately refute, but turned around and glanced at Ryan, saw him nodding slightly, took a deep breath, and said: "Blue Sky Studio will never lag behind the times, It wasn��t before, and it won��t be now.��


    Before the reporter continued to ask questions, he spoke again: "Last year, Blue Sky Studios received a considerable amount of investment to produce a 3D animated short film "Bonnie Rabbit", which will be broadcast on Fox TV."


    3D animated short film?


    It''s 3D animation technology again!


    The boss of the Los Angeles Daily reporter stared, and couldn''t even believe it. Looking at Chris Wedge in front of him, a few words of exclusive news emerged in his mind.


    Chris Wedge did not let him down, and continued: "I can make it very clear that Blue Sky Studios has started to produce a 3D animation feature film, which is expected to take 3 to 5 years, with an investment of more than 30 million U.S. dollars. .��


    All of a sudden, he was completely stunned. This is not a 3D animation short film, but a 3D animation feature film. Blue Sky Studio has already begun preparations for the production of a 3D animation feature film.


    "Mr. Chris, did Blue Sky Studio get investment from Disney? Or other Hollywood film companies!" A reporter from the New York Daily quickly asked a question.


    Able to spend tens of millions of dollars to invest in Blue Sky Studios, and has already started to produce 3D animation feature films, even if you look at the entire Hollywood, there are only a few film companies that have this capability.


    However, to his surprise, Chris Wedge said an unexpected name, "As early as last year, Ryan Studios had bought the majority of shares in Blue Sky Studios and decided to make a 3D animation feature film."


    Ryan Studios?


    It''s Ryan Gosling!


    The creator of the "Chain Saw" series, Ryan Gosling!


    The Los Angeles Daily reporter was so excited that he jumped up, kissed Chris Wedge hard, and immediately turned to point the microphone at Ryan.


    However, Ryan didn''t make him interested in asking questions, and said directly: "Blue Sky Studio will officially announce all the news in a few days." After speaking, Ryan walked into the extended Lincoln first.


    The reporter of the Los Angeles Daily, not only was not disappointed, but went crazy with excitement. Ryan Gosling did not deny the purchase of Blue Sky Studios and the investment in the production of 3D animated feature films. That is to say, what Chris Wedge said just now is real.


    "Ryan Gosling, the founder of the "Saw" series, spent huge sums of money to buy Blue Sky Studios, and is working on a 3D animation feature film, with an estimated investment of more than 30 million US dollars."


    He read it in a low voice, and immediately took out his phone and dialed a number without thinking about interviewing Tom Hanks and the "Toy Story" team.


    "Alan, save me the headlines from tomorrow."


    "what?"


    "No, no, it''s not Tom Hanks, it has nothing to do with Toy Story, it''s Ryan Gosling, that lucky guy who invested in Chris Wedge''s Blue Sky Studios last year..."


    Back in Lincoln, Ryan poured a glass of red wine and handed it to Chris Wedge, saying, "When the first weekend box office of "Toy Story" comes out, we can take the opportunity to hold a press conference and announce the production of a 3D animated feature film." news."


    "I hope John doesn''t mind." Chris Wedge took the glass and smiled.


    It takes a little bit of rubbing to get the popularity, and you can''t announce all of them at once.


    Moreover, it is expected that the box office of "Toy Story" in the first weekend will be a shocking number. At this time, the news that Blue Sky Studio will produce a 3D animation feature film can achieve the greatest effect.


    At the same time, there is another advantage. The release date of "The Truman Show" has been set, and it will be officially released on December 22. You can use this opportunity to hype and publicize it in advance.


    Anyway, both things are related to Ryan.


    As for Paramount''s concerns, the film will collide with "Cut Throat Island" and affect the premiere box office.


    Ryan laughed directly.


    "Cutthroat Island"?


    He didn''t even bother to pay attention to one of the most blockbuster films ever made in Hollywood.


    "As long as the box office data of "Toy Story" meets expectations, we can completely copy Pixar Animation Studio''s plan." Ryan did not specify what to copy.


    But Chris Wedge was shocked, the plan of Pixar Animation Studios?


    In fact, the plan of Pixar Animation Studios is very simple. With the release of "Toy Story", Pixar Animation Studios will also be listed soon. It can be said that the two are almost at the same time.


    It can be predicted that as long as "Toy Story" sells well at the box office, the stock price of Pixar Animation Studios will surely rise accordingly.


    "I totally agree." Chris Wedge couldn''t think of any reason to refuse.


    "Helen, ask 20th Century Fox or Paramount to help you pay attention to the release data of "Toy Story"." Ryan said to Helen.


    With the news of investing in Blue Sky Studios and producing 3D animated feature films, it seems likely that the two will not refuse Ryan''s request.


    What''s more, for 20th Century Fox and Paramount, it was just a trivial matter.


    Even without Ryan''s request they will pay attention to the release data of "Toy Story" and make adjustments to the 3D animation technology.


    In the previous life, 20th Century Fox and Paramount reached cooperation agreements with Blue Sky Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios respectively.


    "I will contact Twentieth Century Fox and Paramount." Helen said with a hint of hesitation on her face, "If they mentioned Blue Sky Studios and 3D animated feature films...?"


    Whether it is participating in investment or becoming a film distributor in the future, 20th Century Fox and Paramount are good choices right now.


    "Procrastinate first." Ryan thought about it, and said: "The production of a 3D animated feature film will take at least three years, so there is no need to rush to find a distributor for now."


    At least three years or more, during which anything may happen, so it is not a good thing to determine the distributor of the film now.


    Chris Wedge opened his mouth, but didn''t say anything in the end. As Ryan said, it will take at least three years for Blue Sky Studios to produce a 3D animated feature film, and there is no need to rush to find a film distributor for the time being.

 Chapter 141： super bowl

    The premiere held by Disney ended, and the next night Steve Jobs and Pixar Animation Studios held another premiere in San Francisco.


    It wasn''t until the 22nd that "Toy Story" ushered in a large-scale release. On the first day, it was drawn on more than 3,000 screens. The first 3D animated feature film in history finally met with the audience.


    Disney spent $20 million on publicity alone.


    Of course, the news that Blue Sky Studio has started to produce a 3D animation feature film has also become a hot topic along with the promotion of "Toy Story".


    Many film companies that pay attention to "Toy Story" have set their sights on Blue Sky Studios, and even called Ryan directly.


    At the same time, the studio has expanded a lot again, with at least a dozen computers placed, and employees coming in and out, appearing very busy.


    This scale is already larger than some small independent film companies.


    "Have you heard the news about 20th Century Fox and Paramount?" Ryan came to the office and sat down and asked.


    "I''m afraid we will have to wait for the specific data." Sofia Coppola said in a low voice, "However, 20th Century Fox has just obtained Disney''s market research through some special channels."


    "According to 90 comments from media film critics, it is unanimously believed that the film "Toy Story" will change the entire pattern of the animation industry while being innovative."


    "More than 80% of the audience said that this is a great movie and would recommend it to their friends."


    Ryan then said: "So, the word-of-mouth of "Toy Story" is so good."


    Sofia Coppola organized the language and said, "It can be understood in this way."


    "In addition, many media have focused their attention on Blue Sky Studios, thinking that your investment in Blue Sky Studios was the wisest investment in Hollywood in recent years."


    The wisest investment ever?


    Ryan curled his lips, just listen to what the media say, and don''t take it seriously, "If the box office of "Toy Story" is not satisfactory, they will probably change their tune immediately."


    "There is no chance." Sofia Coppola said very confidently: "Actually, "Toy Story" has been a great success. As a family movie, there is no better proof than word of mouth."


    There is no comparison between family fun movies and horror movies. The former can let the whole family go to the cinema together, while the latter are at most horror movie lovers and young people.


    It''s almost impossible for a family movie with a lot of word of mouth to fail.


    At this time, Helen pushed open the door of the office and walked in, holding a copy of the data that 20th Century Fox had just faxed in her hand.


    "It''s the data that 20th Century Fox just faxed." Helen said with a hint of surprise under her calm face, ""Toy Story" earned 29.1 million US dollars in box office in the first three days, and won its first weekly box office championship. "


    "Twentieth Century Fox internally believes that "Toy Story" may eventually exceed $150 million at the North American box office."


    As an animated feature film with a relatively long preservation period in theaters, such a three-day box office in the first weekend almost indicates that "Toy Story" is bound to be a big hit


    Perhaps "Toy Story" had a three-day box office of $29.1 million in the first weekend, far inferior to "Batman Forever" released in the summer, with a box office of $52.78 million in the first weekend, not even as good as "Saw 3" in the first weekend Box office of 40.39 million US dollars in three days.


    But don''t forget that this is a family movie, and the movie viewing period is very long, and the long holiday of American elementary schools is coming, starting from the week before Christmas, there are about 20 days of holidays.


    Countless families will go to the cinema all the time, and "Toy Story" will definitely be the first choice of these families.


    And the most crucial point is that for a feature-length animated film, the box office share will never be the main income. The profits from various derivative copyrights brought about by the film''s big sales will exceed the box office share.


    "Very good." Ryan couldn''t help showing a tinge of joy, and said, "Let Wedge hold a press conference on Thanksgiving tomorrow to officially announce Blue Sky Studio''s plan to produce a 3D animated feature film."


    "At the same time, let Paramount do a good job in the warm-up promotion of "The Truman Show" in advance."


    Speaking of this, Ryan suddenly remembered something, turned to look at Sophia, and asked, "How is Cage going?"


    "Do you need help!"


    "It''s going well, I don''t think you need help." Sofia Coppola was slightly taken aback, and then replied.


    In fact, Ryan couldn''t help much with the public relations of the Oscars and Golden Globes, and almost all of them were handed over to Touchstone, Paramount and professional public relations companies.


    As for the next step, Ryan can''t always focus on Blue Sky Animation Studio. The production cycle of a 3D animation feature film will be very long. It is impossible to see "Ice Age" released in at least three years.


    In contrast, "The Truman Show" has reached the most critical moment.


    "I suddenly thought of a very good way to promote it." Ryan thought of the promotion of "The Truman Show", and suddenly a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind.


    "Tell me." Helen knew that Ryan seemed to be very proficient in publicity, and he never said anything offline.


    "How about the Super Bowl halftime commercial!" Ryan said his thoughts, "It is absolutely possible to move the film promotion to the Super Bowl."


    "Think about it, the program with the highest ratings in the United States can have an unexpected publicity effect."


    super bowl!


    Helen and Sofia Coppola were taken aback. They naturally knew the influence of the Super Bowl, but...


    "It is undeniable that the Super Bowl is indeed the number one program in the United States, but its advertising expenses are also the number one in the United States." Helen was a little speechless, and said: "Paramount''s publicity budget is likely to exceed the budget. "


    "It''s not very likely, but it will definitely overspend." Sofia Coppola said very directly: "Unless you are going to pay for it yourself."


    Paramount''s publicity budget is only more than 6 million US dollars, which is almost a quarter of the cost of the film, and a 30-second Super Bowl commercial needs at least millions of dollars. According to Paramount''s publicity budget, it is almost impossible agree.


    "Don''t forget, the Super Bowl has more than 50 million loyal viewers." Ryan retorted unceremoniously: "If Paramount disagrees, as you said just now, I can pay for it out of my own pocket."


    "A lunatic." Sofia Coppola covered her head, thinking that Ryan was really crazy. This is not tens of thousands of dollars, but at least millions of dollars.


    "We can discuss it with Paramount first." Helen agreed unexpectedly.


    There is no lack of trust in Ryan''s planning ability.


    "Helen, you''re crazy too, that''s millions of dollars Sophia Coppola stared at Helen, and couldn''t believe that the words just came out of her mouth.


    "Sophia, you are too cautious." Ryan answered.


    The advertising time of the Super Bowl is only 30 seconds, but since the 1980s, those big brand companies have begun to pay attention to the Super Bowl, inviting big-name stars to make a 30-second commercial and put it on the Super Bowl , and achieved a very good publicity effect.


    Therefore, the advertising costs of the Super Bowl are frighteningly expensive, even charged by the second, which costs at least 30,000 US dollars per second.


    The price of a 30-second ad is at least $900,000, and such a price is not necessarily agreed to in the Super Bowl.


    The first movie to advertise on the Super Bowl in the previous life should be "Independence Day" which is currently being filmed by Monica Bellucci.


    Since then, many Hollywood movies have become regulars on the Super Bowl, and even become a practice.


    Ryan is very aware of this, so he will express his idea of ??wanting to advertise in the Super Bowl.

 Chapter 142： canadian film company

    However, what Sophia didn''t expect was that Paramount quickly agreed to Ryan''s suggestion and asked him to edit a 30-second promotional advertisement.


    It took three full days before Ryan carefully selected and edited a commercial.


    The only pity is that "The Truman Show" is only a feature film, there are no scenes of alien spaceships, plane explosions, and car chases. The publicity effect may not be as good as "Independence Day" in the previous life.


    Of course, no one can deny that the number of viewers the Super Bowl has is definitely a very good publicity platform.


    For a short 30-second commercial, Paramount needs to pay $950,000 for it, and it is also the premise that the Super Bowl wants to attract the attention of Hollywood studios.


    The work has come to an end for the time being. Blue Sky Studios has Chris Wedge in charge, and Paramount is responsible for the promotion of "The Truman Show". Ryan can take time to think about the next development.


    For example, the suggestion made by Sophia some time ago?


    Whether it is the future of the Avengers, or the copyrights of the X-Men, Fantastic Four, etc., as well as the copyright of Spider-Man that has not yet been obtained, it needs a film company to support it. It is best to master the distribution channels in North America, which is the previous Lionsgate Same.


    Of course, it is impossible for him to spend a huge amount of money to acquire a company with North American distribution channels at a cost of US$100 million like Lionsgate, thus forming Lionsgate''s North American distribution channels.


    After having a very simple lunch at noon, Ryan drove to the Los Angeles branch of Merrill Lynch and met Swift.


    "How''s the stock market?" Ryan asked directly.


    "Very good." Swift made a very exaggerated gesture and said, "The momentum of technology stocks is very good, and more funds can be invested in the future."


    "Chain Saw 3" was a big hit at the box office, and he knew very well that Ryan would receive funds one after another for a long time to come.


    "No problem." Ryan nodded slightly.


    Investing in technology stocks at this stage is a very good investment. To put it bluntly, you can make money with your eyes closed, at least before the Internet bubble appeared.


    For Ryan''s move, Swift is very happy, the more funds he has, the more his share will naturally be.


    "By the way, what happened to the matter that I asked you to investigate a while ago!" Ryan said the main purpose of today.


    Swift shrugged his shoulders, as if he had known this for a long time, reached out and took out a thick stack of documents from his briefcase and put them on the desk, and said: "This is some information I found through Merrill Lynch, and it is very reliable. "


    Merrill Lynch is headquartered in New York, USA. It is one of the largest financial management consulting companies in the world. It has a great reputation in the financial industry and exists like a giant.


    Therefore, even if the information obtained by Swift through Merrill Lynch cannot be said to be 100% accurate, at least there is absolutely no problem in general.


    Ryan picked up the information and read it carefully. John Dunning, the founder of Canadian Film Company, headquartered in Montreal, is CIN��pix, a Canadian independent film company with distribution channels in Canada and the United States. It mainly distributes English and French films, as well as some European films.


    That''s right, Ryan recognized at a glance that it was the Canadian film company he was looking for.


    Swift said: "This film company not only has distribution channels in North America, but also has a large film library."


    "Be more specific." Ryan asked looking up.


    Acknowledging that, Swift continued: "The studio invests mostly in Canadian films, occasionally releases some European titles, and a few low-budget horror films, and almost never invests in high-risk Hollywood films."


    "By the way, this company not only has distribution channels in North America, but also has a very complete distribution channel for videotapes."


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    "However." Swift hesitated, and said, "This film company has a close relationship with the Canadian government, and there is no intention of selling it at the moment."


    No intention to sell!


    Ryan frowned, this was not what he wanted to hear, and immediately interjected: "With Merrill Lynch''s influence, it shouldn''t be difficult to do."


    Acquisition of business is one of the main businesses of Merrill Lynch.


    Although Swift had guessed it a long time ago, he was still shocked at this time, and said with certainty: "For Merrill Lynch, it is naturally possible."


    "But as a friend, I hope you can think carefully about it. With the current scale of this film company, even if the acquisition is finally reached, I am afraid that it will have to pay a very expensive fee."


    Ryan had already prepared for these things. In his previous life, Lionsgate Films paid as much as 100 million US dollars to buy the Canadian film company.


    Even if the price could be a little cheaper now, it would cost more than tens of millions of dollars.


    "Don''t worry, I''ve thought about it very clearly." Ryan shook his head, rejected his offer, and said, "After the acquisition is completed, I will choose to split the Canadian film company and only keep the North American distribution channel and videotape distribution. channels, in this way, a lot of funds can be recovered."


    The most precious legacy of a film company, apart from North American distribution channels and videotape distribution channels, is probably only the film library.


    Once the Canadian film company is split up and all assets including the film library are sold, a lot of money can be saved, and many Hollywood film companies will never refuse the opportunity to expand the film library.


    "Okay then, I will personally contact the supervisor who manages this business." Swift nodded and said.


    Ryan closed the documents in his hand and said, "Of course, if the Canadian film company refuses to sell, Merrill Lynch can find the next suitable target."


    "My requirements are very simple, preferably a medium-sized distribution company."


    "With the channels of Merrill Lynch, the results will come soon." Swift agreed immediately. For Merrill Lynch, it is not difficult to acquire a distribution company with North American distribution channels, provided that you pay the starting price.


    "Don''t tell anyone about this." Ryan didn''t want to make a fuss for the time being, and it''s better to keep a low profile. He didn''t want to be an early bird and attract several Hollywood giants to suppress him.


    As for those small distribution companies, it is obviously not within his consideration.


    Even if the price is more expensive, choose a mid-range distribution company.


    The studio''s account is about to usher in a large amount of income, which is enough to acquire a medium-sized distribution company.


    With "Saw 3" in theaters and "The Truman Show" on the way, Ryan has plenty of money.


    After talking about the matter, Ryan chatted with Swift for a while, and left Merrill Lynch.


    Swift began to get busy. He was only a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch and was not in charge of the acquisition business. He could only choose to contact other department heads.


    Of course, he can also get a very generous share from it, and improve his status within Merrill Lynch.


    After leaving Merrill Lynch, Ryan did not drive back to the studio, but chose to drive back to the apartment.


    The moment he opened the door, Ryan was taken aback for a moment. There was a pair of ladies'' high heels at the door, but it was Monica Bellucci who was back!


    Except for Ryan himself, there are only a few people who have the keys to the apartment, and most of the time, unless there is something wrong, only Monica Bellucci will come to live often.


    Ryan closed the door casually, walked into the living room, and seemed to faintly hear the sound of a shower coming from the bathroom on the second floor, he couldn''t help feeling hot, and walked up quickly.


    "Boom, Monica!" Ryan walked outside the bathroom and knocked lightly on the door, but no one responded.


    He turned the doorknob directly, but didn''t lock the door. The next moment, he stepped in, "Honey, do you need to come together..."


    After speaking, Ryan was taken aback by the scene in front of him.

 Chapter 143： so white

    Under the shower, there was a flawless body, all white and glistening, and it looked extremely charming.


    Even through the hot air, you can still vaguely see some outlines, tall and slender, with concave and convex shapes, and two straight bodies, which are enough to make any man stunned.


    However, Ryan was slightly taken aback. Well, he admitted that the female body in front of him was indeed very charming, and his eyes couldn''t help but wander up and down.


    However, the woman in front of him was obviously not Monica Bellucci, but another very familiar woman.


    Ryan didn''t turn around to go out, but fixed his eyes on the body under the shower, and said, "Helen, why are you here?"


    "However, you have a good figure." Ryan showed a playful smile, and continued to look at Helen in front of him.


    There was no panic on Helen''s face, she turned and looked at Ryan calmly, and said, "Get out."


    "Monica, she went shopping and will be back soon."


    "OK." Ryan showed a trace of regret, turned around and backed out.


    However, just halfway through, Ryan turned around suddenly, looked at the naked Helen, and joked, "I like your figure, it''s really great." After speaking, he quickly closed the bathroom door.


    "Damn bastard." Helen cursed in a low voice, turned off the shower, casually picked up a towel, wiped her body a few times, wrapped herself in a lady''s bathrobe, and walked out of the bathroom.


    When she came to the living room, she happened to see Ryan''s half-smile eyes. She frowned and said, "I hope you can forget what happened just now, and pretend it never happened."


    In Hollywood, it is very common for agents to get together with their actors.


    In fact, this is not only the case in Hollywood, Wall Street is also the case, and even multi-person parties are nothing new.


    "No problem." Ryan agreed very quickly, but his eyes kept falling on Helen''s body. Under the silk bathrobe, the looming body was full of temptation.


    "But why are you at my house?"


    "And I''m still taking a shower in the bathroom!"


    Before Helen could answer, Monica Bellucci opened the door of the apartment and walked in with a shopping bag in her hand.


    Walking into the living room, she put down the shopping bag, sat directly on the sofa, took off her high heels, reached out and rubbed a pair of silk stockings, and complained, "Damn Rennie-Harlem, next time I must give him a good look." .��


    Rainey-Harlem?


    "The director of Cutthroat Island?"


    Ryan seemed to have heard his name before, watching the two speak and asked, "Did something happen?"


    Monica Bellucci didn''t hide anything, and said, "At the banquet just now, Renny Harlem deliberately belittled "The Truman Show" and deliberately spilled wine on Helen."


    "If it''s not in front of the media and film critics, I have to step up and give him a slap in the face."


    After listening to the story, it was not difficult for Ryan to guess what Rennie-Harlin intended. It was nothing more than the release schedule of "The Truman Show" and the release schedule of "Cutthroat Island". It''s hard for Helen from above.


    Things like this happen almost every day in Hollywood.


    "The next time you encounter this situation, you should tell me first, or just slap him in the face without any hesitation."


    Ryan said very bluntly: "Helen, you don''t need to swallow your anger. I will let Renee-Harlin know that the "Cutthroat Island" he filmed was a joke."


    Although "Cut Throat Island" was originally a joke.


    After finishing speaking, Ryan leaned over to Monica Bellucci, put her long legs on top of his thighs, and gently massaged a pair of silk stockings with both hands. It felt good and very smooth.


    "However, I need to thank Rennie Harlem, otherwise I would not have known that you have such a good figure." While he was massaging his hands continuously, his eyes fell on Helen again, and the scene just now appeared in his mind.


    "Shut up." Helen glared and said in a bad tone.


    The unusual behavior of the two made Monica Bellucci startled for a moment, then she first glanced at Helen, then at Ryan, and asked, "Did I miss something just now!"


    As if he didn''t feel Helen''s cold eyes, Ryan moved his hands up a little, changed a part to massage, and said, "Just now Helen was taking a bath in the bathroom, I thought you came back, so I happened to see a very exciting scene .��


    There are so many details that needn��t be said, Monica Bellucci already knew it clearly, imagining the scene just now, couldn��t help but push Ryan slightly, and said with a smile: ��A thing worth showing off?��


    "That''s right." Ryan nodded vigorously, and said, "Helen''s figure is simply amazing, I almost couldn''t hold back."


    Monica Bellucci rolled her eyes and said angrily, "Helen, do you need to drive this guy out?"


    There was a twitch on Helen''s cold face, and she wisely ignored Monica Bellucci.


    Ryan''s hand increased some force in retaliation, Monica Bellucci immediately let out a soft "Ouch", and her long legs shrank subconsciously.


    "Before you kick me out, I think you should wear less high heels." Ryan began to change the subject, otherwise he wasn''t sure if Helen would get mad.


    It seemed that he had never seen Helen angry.


    "Don''t forget, whose taste is tall, stockings, uniform, and high heels!" Monica Bellucci gave him a white look.


    Apparently she knows Ryan''s taste better than Sophia.


    Ryan coughed dryly, a topic he couldn''t explain.


    "Okay, let''s get down to business." Helen hurriedly stopped the two from flirting.


    "Renny-Harlin is not an accident. It is estimated that there will be other actions in the future."


    The two films were released at the same time, and they inevitably faced competition. The next step is nothing more than attacking and smearing each other.


    These are common means used by Hollywood studios.


    "Don''t worry." Ryan said calmly, "Since the start of "The Heroes of the Absolute Mountain", he has gone down the road, so there is no need to worry."


    Maybe Rainey-Harlin is well known and has directed some blockbuster films like Die Hard 2, but not Cutthroat Island.


    As for "The Hero of the Absolute Mountain"!


    The cost of the film was as high as 62 million U.S. dollars, but the North American box office was only 84 million U.S. dollars. It was not a successful work.


    "It''s better to be careful. In any case, "Cut Throat Island" is a large-scale commercial film, and the shooting cost is close to 100 million U.S. dollars." Helen couldn''t be as relaxed as Ryan. " have to be handled with care.


    Ryan raised his eyebrows, and instead of continuing to talk about Rainey-Harlin and "Cut Throat Island", he casually asked: "If I want to buy a medium-sized distribution company, do you have any good recommendations!"


    Publisher?


    Monica Bellucci''s body froze, and she couldn''t believe it. Looking at him, she is not a Hollywood rookie, so she naturally knows the importance of a distribution company.


    Helen stared, as if thinking of something, and said, "Sophia''s suggestion?"


    "Have you heard of Orion!"


    "Orion, a production company established in 1978, was once brilliant and has cooperated with famous directors such as Woody Allen, James Cameron, Jonathan Dem and Oliver Stone."


    "Since the 1980s, among the 18 films initially released, only 10 were profitable, 5 broke even, and 3 lost less than $2 million Until 1991, Orion was burdened with Incurred huge debts, began to sell properties, closed the TV division, and ultimately still did not escape the fate of bankruptcy."


    "However, from the end of 1992, Orion began to release films again after bankruptcy and reorganization, until this year it will be merged with another company."


    "As long as the price is right, Orion''s shareholders don''t mind selling any properties, including distribution channels in North America."


    "Have you investigated Orion''s funds specifically?" Ryan was a little puzzled, she knew too clearly.


    Pay attention to the official account: invest in good articles, pay attention to get cash and coins!


    Helen said meaningfully: "Sophia''s father once cooperated with Orion. These are all the information she found."


    Sophia!


    Ryan nodded thoughtfully, and he could put Orion on the acquisition list.


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 Chapter 134： Tax refund policy

    In November, the most enlightened events in North America were only "Toy Story" and Pixar Animation Studios. Besides, there was also Blue Sky Studios. The limelight of the two completely surpassed all the live-action movies and became the most attractive media and animation studios. audience opinion.


    However, at the Super Bowl in early December, an advertisement for "The Truman Show" was suddenly broadcast. In just 30 seconds, it showed a completely different style.


    "Ryan Gosling has matured, as if he has found his own shooting style, instead of blindly pursuing bloody, horror, and violent images."


    "Nicolas Cage''s acting skills are amazing, and Charlize Theron is absolutely in the style of Ryan Gosling, tall, blond, and a model..."


    "After the transformation of "The Evil Ghost", Ryan Gosling has completely changed his directing style. "The Truman Show" will be a gorgeous transformation, a new way of filming, just like his Just like investing in Blue Sky Studios last year, it was full of boldness and risk, and I look forward to the early release of "The Truman Show."


    From the second day of the Super Bowl, Paramount carried out large-scale publicity in the media, and Nicholas Cage once again became the focus of the media.


    Some time ago, he has become a frequent visitor in the media, even familiar with the public relations campaign that started in mid-October.


    Although the box office performance of "Leaving Las Vegas" is not very good, it lacks hot topics and seems a bit flat.


    However, Nicholas Cage, who can��t stand the leading role in the film, is becoming more and more popular, and as the release time of "The Truman Show" is getting closer, it is expected that his popularity will increase a little bit, and many viewers are excited. With his heat, he walked into the movie theater.


    At the same time, the topic of Nicholas Cage''s origin in the Coppola family also kept appearing in the media and newspapers.


    Nicholas Cage has no objection to this, he is not Sofia, he hates to use the identity of the Coppola family to promote and hype.


    Almost at the same time, promotional posters of "The Truman Show" appeared on the conspicuous positions of every movie theater and video rental store in North America.


    Except for the Super Bowl, Ryan didn''t ask too much about the publicity plan for the whole film. Paramount''s publicity experience can no longer be described as rich, far beyond his comparison.


    In mid-December, the much-anticipated Golden Globe Awards announced the nominees. "Leaving Las Vegas" was no surprise and was shortlisted for many awards, including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Picture, and five awards for Best Screenplay.


    It also announced the time and location of the 53rd American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards, which will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 21, 1996.


    "The tax management of the studio is simply terrible."


    Penelope Pataky sat on the sofa and couldn''t help complaining: "I really don''t know how the previous accountants avoided taxes. They are so stupid."


    Wealthy Americans generally hire professional lawyers and accountants to deal with tax issues. They usually choose to design various reasonable plans through the redistribution of income and expenses to achieve the effect of tax saving and tax avoidance.


    Apparently, though, that business has now been handed over to Penelope-Pataky''s law and tax firm.


    Ryan spread his hands helplessly and said, "So I fired him."


    As for the professional ability of the previous accountant, it can only be said to be barely good, there is nothing outstanding, and there is nothing missing.


    "I have a new suggestion." Penelope Pataky gracefully took out a document from the lady''s briefcase, put it in front of Ryan, and said, "Have you heard of the German tax refund policy?"


    Germany''s tax refund policy!


    Ryan was taken aback. It seemed that he only knew about Canada''s tax refund policy. Then he shook his head, and he didn''t quite understand what she meant. What does the studio''s tax have to do with the German tax refund policy?


    "German tax regulations stipulate that every film investor can enjoy a certain tax rebate. As long as the film starts shooting, whether it is a local German film or a film from Hollywood, it can enjoy this tax rebate policy. The premise is that some films need to be The filming location is in Germany, and with a German film company."


    Penelope-Patak gave a brief introduction and continued: "As long as you choose a German intermediary company to cooperate with, the studio can get a tax rebate from the German government for each film in the future. The amount is roughly equivalent to that of a film project. About ten percent of income."


    After listening to it for a while, Ryan felt that it was somewhat similar to Canada''s tax refund policy, but not exactly the same.


    However, the number of Canadian tax refunds is limited, almost exclusive to Hollywood giants such as 20th Century Fox, Paramount and Disney.


    "If the film''s estimated revenue reaches 100 million US dollars, that is to say, you can get a 10% tax rebate from the German government!"


    Ten percent, or $10 million, is not a small amount.


    Penelope-Pataky smiled and said, "Ten million dollars?"


    "It''s almost impossible. During the period, you need to pay the intermediate agent a fee, and you need to pay some funds to get through some links. In the end, there are only a few million dollars in the studio account."


    "If you think it''s okay, I happen to know some people in Germany, you can try to contact them first."


    "As for other taxation, it''s best to set up a small charitable foundation and put all your personal expenses on the charitable foundation account."


    The most effective and simple legal tax avoidance method in the United States is to set up a small charitable fund. Appropriate donations can reduce taxes, and personal payments through the accounts of the charitable fund can also be exempted from paying taxes.


    This Ryan knows something about it. Almost every Hollywood star has his own private charity fund, puts valuable assets in it, delays tax payment or reduces book asset income through various tax regulations, and then pays various expenses from the fund .


    Of course, the specific implementation procedure is very complicated.


    For example, in the face of the high inheritance tax in the United States, heirs may have to pay up to about 50% of inheritance tax + income tax.


    Then if you donate to a charity or an organization that can hold property tax-free, such as a hospital, a sports institution, an educational institution, etc., and at the same time reach an exchange agreement with the organization, let the charity appoint your heir as the director or senior employee of the institution, Negotiate a relatively high annual salary, and the term of office will be 30 years.


    Then calculate it, you can pay more than 30% less tax.


    Of course, the program inside is also very complicated.


    "Charity funds!"


    "You can help me apply for the establishment of a private charitable foundation." Ryan quickly decided to set up a private charitable foundation.


    "The application process for private charitable funds is very simple, and you won''t encounter any trouble." Penelope Pataky took a sip of coffee and said, "As for the copyright of Spider-Man?"


    "Amazing Comics has reached a preliminary settlement agreement with several film companies. According to the deadline stipulated in the earliest agreement, Marvel Comics has the right to take back the copyright of Spider-Man. Helen should be able to resolve the rest."


    The quickest way to end a lawsuit is through an out-of-court settlement.


    "Great news, let''s celebrate." Ryan looked extremely excited.


    After talking about business, the two left the studio and came to a restaurant, where they had a very sumptuous lunch and a nice bottle of brandy, which was a celebration of Spider-Man''s copyright.


    When leaving the restaurant, Penelope Pataky seemed a little too drunk. He gently took Ryan''s arm and walked into the Lincoln car.


    Ryan is familiar with this, and kissed directly, very intense and hot.


    The two had no feelings, only physical desires and needs, so they both broke out with the greatest enthusiasm, and Ryan even played a lot of tricks.


    Don''t look at Penelope Pataky''s family background, good education, and crazy, even hotter than Claudia Schiffer.


    Ryan put her horizontally on the back seat of the car, and Penelope Pataky almost screamed.


    "Hurry up." Penelope Pataky felt physically and mentally satisfied, and wanted to be more passionate.


    As the Lincoln car continued to shake, the two quickly entered the next wave of offensive.


    After a while, Ryan and Penelope-Pataky panted heavily, lying together on the back seat, kissing each other,


    "It''s a great experience. If you need to celebrate next time, you can do it again." Penelope Pataky kissed Ryan with a very satisfied expression.


    "You are simply perfect." Ryan felt the slippery body in his arms, and almost couldn''t help but do it again.


    When the two were reminiscing about the madness just now, Ryan''s phone rang, and it was Gary Lucchesi, one of the executive producers of the crew of "The Truman Show", and a contact from Paramount .


    "Something happened to Charlie, hurry and read today''s paper."

 Chapter 135： not offline

    "Charlize Theron daughter of a murderer?"


    "Basically and reliably, Charlize Theron, the heroine of "The Truman Show", was born in a South African family and grew up. Her father was a long-term alcoholic, and was eventually shot and killed by her mother in a premeditated manner."


    "It is puzzling that the local court ruled that her mother had acted in self-defense and was acquitted."


    "However, an actress with such a background has become the heroine in Ryan Gosling''s new film, which makes people wonder whether there is a dirty private transaction in it!"


    Back in the studio, Ryan looked at the newspaper that the secretary had just brought over, with an ugly expression on his face, "A smart bastard."


    Attacking the heroine of the film, Charlize Theron, from the family side was obviously carefully planned.


    "In the name of the studio, send a lawyer''s letter to this newspaper."


    Ryan snorted coldly and said, "I need a long lawsuit, even if it costs years and a lot of money."


    "No problem." Penelope-Pataky sobered up a bit. Although she felt very excited about the passion in the car just now, she was a little embarrassed.


    At the same time, she also saw the content in the newspaper. With her ability, she could drag this lawsuit for several years, or even more than ten years.


    "However, I need to remind you that for these newspapers, they receive a pile of lawyer''s letters every day, and it is difficult to be of any use." Penelope Pataky calmed down and said.


    If the newspaper cared about the so-called lawyer''s letter, it would have disappeared from the media industry long ago.


    "It doesn''t matter, I have enough time to make it regret." Ryan took a deep breath and calmed down slowly.


    Perhaps for a newspaper, as Penelope Pataky said, it receives a pile of lawyers'' letters every day, but a long lawsuit and an expensive amount of legal fees still make it feel Headache.


    Ryan picked up the phone, called Gary Lucchesi, and said, "I''ve seen it."


    "I know a little bit about Charlie. It''s not like what was written in the newspaper, and I don''t think it''s that simple."


    In the fiercely competitive Hollywood, there is no unprovoked help or unprovoked attack. The root of everything is profit in the end.


    Regarding the matter of Charlize-Theron''s mother, he had seen some reports in his previous life, and it was not premeditated. He just shot and killed the other party in the face of domestic violence, otherwise the court would not acquit her.


    Early the next morning, many newspapers and media began to reprint the news about Charlize-Theron.


    For the media, faced with such explosive news, they will not care about the truth, and hope that the world will be in chaos, so as to attract readers'' attention and increase newspaper sales.


    "Oh my God, what a surprise that Ryan Gosling chose the daughter of a murderer?"


    "Charlize Theron? Who! Who ever heard of her?"


    "I really don''t understand why the crew didn''t review the actor''s family information. Such an actor shouldn''t stay in Hollywood."


    In some formal media, there is barely any vicious language, and they are relatively restrained.


    However, reports in some gossip tabloids were full of vicious verbal attacks.


    In the studio, Ryan had just talked with Charlize Theron''s agent for a while, and there were only him and Charlize Theron in the office right now.


    "There is no need to say sorry, the most important thing right now is how to solve it."


    Looking at the pale Charlize-Theron in front of him, Ryan thought for a while and said, "Contact the South African embassy and ask them to help clarify."


    "Next, you need to participate in a TV show and explain what happened in person."


    "Although I know that this matter is very difficult for you, you must learn to overcome it."


    Faced with the sudden rise of public opinion, Ryan has no good way, but can only rely on the big tree of Paramount.


    "I have no problem." Charlize-Theron''s face was ugly and scary, but she didn''t choose to escape.


    Even if this matter hurts her, outsiders can''t imagine it at all.


    "Don''t worry, the matter will pass soon." Ryan comforted Charlize-Theron a few words and told her to go back to rest first.


    At this moment, Gail-Anne-Hurd opened the door and walked in, watching Ryan sitting behind his desk lost in thought.


    "What are you thinking about?" She came over, sat on the chair, and said, "Still worried about Charlie!"


    Ryan opened his eyes and glanced at her, and said, "Can you pour me a glass of red wine!"


    Gail-Anne-Hurd nodded, got up and poured two glasses of red wine, handed one of them to Ryan, and said, "You don''t have to worry about anything at all, this matter will pass soon."


    "Paramount has the support of Viacom. The truth of the matter will be announced to the public tonight, and it will not affect the release of the film."


    "I know." Ryan leaned on the chair, took a sip of red wine, and said, "I have a better idea, which can not only divert the attention of the media, but also make the opponent feel desperate."


    "Tell me?" Gail-Anne-Hurd asked with more interest.


    "I need a reliable film critic, preferably with a little fame." Ryan obviously had plans.


    Film critic?


    Gail-Anne-Hurd was stunned for a moment, even if it was breaking the news, she should find a media reporter instead of a film critic.


    "It''s about Cutthroat Island!"


    Some things don''t need evidence at all, and this one is clearly related to "Cut Throat Island".


    "That''s right." Ryan didn''t answer directly.


    "It''s not hard to find a well-known film critic." Gail-Anne-Hurd didn''t ask further, because some things are not suitable to be explained clearly.


    "As for reliability?" Gail-Anne-Hurd shook the wine glass in his hand and said, "As long as you pay enough money, every film critic is very reliable, unless he wants to leave the film critic circle completely."


    The reputation of a film critic can almost be equal to his career. There will be no film company or distribution company looking for a discredited film critic.


    "Money is just not a problem for me." Ryan''s tone was very humorous.


    That afternoon, Gail-Anne-Hurd came to a coffee shop wearing a windbreaker and a pair of huge sunglasses.


    "Phil, long time no see." Gail-Anne-Hurd sat down very familiarly.


    Phil Wood was baffled. If he hadn''t known Gail-Anne Hurd a long time ago, he might have thought he was dazzled.


    Her dress today is really weird.


    "Gail, why are you looking for me in such a hurry." Phil Wood asked.


    "A big business that can make you famous." Gail-Anne-Hurd said directly.


    "Well, if you are doing it for the newspaper, then I can only say sorry, this matter is beyond my ability." Phil Wood shook his head and said.


    "Okay, Phil, listen to me first, it''s not too late to refuse if you''re busy."


    Gail-Anne-Hurd said with a weird tone: "I hope you can participate in a talk show on Fox TV, and take the opportunity to attack Ryan Gosling and "The Truman Show" appropriately, so as to raise the bar." Rainey-Harlem and Cutthroat Island."


    "What did you say?" Phil Wood couldn''t believe his ears, was there something wrong?


    "You seem to be one of the executive producers of "The Truman Show"..."


    Speaking of this, he suddenly understood, "Is it part of the publicity plan? Or is it to divert attention!"


    "Cough." Gail-Anne-Hurd coughed lightly, and said in a low voice, "I have both, so you can rest assured."


    "It''s crazy." Phil Wood got an affirmative answer, and was speechless, taking film critics for nothing! A tool that can do whatever it wants?


    "Gail, UU Reading Although you and Cameron have helped me a lot, I cannot promise you this matter."


    "I''d rather you come here to attack Cutthroat Island than to play everyone like idiots."


    Phil Wood suddenly thought of something, looked up at Gail-Anne Hurd and asked, "Could it be Ryan Gosling''s idea!"


    Gail-Anne-Herd was stunned for a moment, and then warned: "You should know the rules."


    "Some things are not something you can ask."


    Phil Wood laughed outright, and said, "Don''t worry, I don''t want to leave Hollywood sadly."


    "However, Ryan Gosling is so confident that he can beat Rainey Harlem? And there is no way to promote it offline. I really can''t think of anyone else but him."


    As we all know in Hollywood, Ryan Gosling''s publicity is frighteningly low, even lower than that of the film company.

 Chapter 136： crazy

    "maybe."


    Gail-Anne-Hurd didn''t bother with this matter, even though Ryan''s publicity bottom line was really scary.


    "But Phil, this is just a business deal. As long as you agree, you can easily get $100,000 and a chance to become famous."


    "Don''t forget, such things are not unfamiliar to you."


    Gail-Anne-Hurd revealed a hint of sarcasm. She knew the virtues of film critics, but those film reviews full of filth and taint were no different from this matter, at most it depended on How much money.


    Phil Wood was a little silent, thought for a while, and said: "You know, I will face a lot of risks in this matter."


    "Yes." Gail-Anne-Hurd agreed immediately, and said, "A non-disclosure agreement must be signed."


    There is nothing more binding than a non-disclosure agreement.


    At the same time, the news topic about Charlize-Theron did not become quiet because of the clarification of a program, but continued to heat up. Every time she went to promote it, she would face countless media frantic questions.


    The good news is that some media outlets are starting to turn around and start a heated debate on topics such as domestic violence and alcoholism.


    Many feminist organizations have publicly voiced their opposition to domestic violence.


    Until Tuesday, only a few days before the release of "The Truman Show", Ryan returned to the apartment early in the morning, ready to watch a big show.


    Ryan is very clear that this big show is not only to publicize public opinion, it can divert the topic of Charlize-Theron, and it can also achieve good publicity effects for the upcoming "The Truman Show".


    "Have you started yet?"


    On the second floor, Monica Bellucci came down, wearing black silk pajamas, and waist-length black long hair, she was simply charming, like a dark elf from the depths of the ancient forest.


    It is obvious that she has been well-dressed, with long silk-like hair flowing, a pair of black gemstone earrings on her exquisite ears, under the silk pajamas, one can clearly see the looming snow-white skin, and a pair of stiletto heels under her feet, Standing lazily on the stairs.


    Ryan looked up at Monica Bellucci on the stairs, and said viciously, "Are you tempting me?"


    "What do you think!" She asked back, and then walked down the stairs, her temperament changed.


    It seemed to show a variety of temperament, cold, indifferent, contemptuous, like a queen, slowly walked in front of Ryan, looked down at him, stretched out a white and flawless finger, and placed it on Ryan''s forehead.


    "Do you need to comfort your little baby Charlie, or ask Helen to come over with you!" She said in a seductive tone.


    "Great suggestion, but I refuse." Ryan pulled the queen-like Monica Bellucci into his arms, and wisely rejected her proposal.


    Monica Bellucci is not Claudia Schiffer, who likes to be together, not to mention Charlize Theron, who won''t say it even if she doesn''t like it.


    As for Helen!


    It''s simply superfluous, and he doesn''t even think about it.


    "You can find Cindy Crawford."


    "As we all know, she likes to mess around with women." Monica Bellucci mentioned Cindy Crawford abnormally.


    Ryan shrugged his shoulders, his hands became disheveled, and said, "I have no contact with her for a long time."


    In fact, not only Cindy Crawford, but also Claudia Schiffer, has not been in contact with her for a long time since she left the crew.


    It''s a very normal thing, it''s just a transaction, not a couple.


    "I met her this morning, and she seems to be looking for opportunities everywhere." Monica Bellucci sat on Ryan''s lap and swayed a bit, making him raise his eyebrows.


    "This is playing with fire, you know!" Ryan took a deep breath, and his mouth was filled with a tempting aroma.


    "The show is about to start."


    "Isn''t there still a while!"


    "Come first!"


    "What do you think?"


    "Follow my lord queen."


    ...(omitted)...


    An hour later, Ryan leaned on the sofa with Monica Bellucci in his arms, and tuned the TV channel to Fox.


    At the beginning of the talk show, Phil Wood immediately couldn''t wait to praise Rainey Harlem and "Cutthroat Island", and the language was very humorous.


    Of course, while flattering, he would occasionally say a few harsh words inadvertently, just like what he himself said, there is no perfect film in the world.


    Even recognized classics have flaws.


    As time passed, Phil Wood changed the subject and began to talk about the film that was released at the same time as "Cutthroat Island".


    "I''ve seen the advertisement for "The Truman Show". To be honest, it feels terrible. The storyline is old-fashioned and the shooting technique is poor. For "Cut Throat Island", there is no danger. What does the publisher of The World of Doors think, choosing such a bad schedule."


    Ryan focused most of his energy on Monica Bellucci in his arms, and showed no interest in what Phil Wood said on TV.


    "Nasty guy."


    Monica Bellucci looked at Phil Wood on TV, showing a trace of disgust.


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    She has seen the internal screening of "The Truman Show", and she is very clear that the plot in the film is not clich��d, but rather unexpected.


    The host of the talk show deliberately stood on the opposite side of Phil Wood, saying: "However, many media and film critics believe that "The Truman Show" will be a masterpiece, but the plot of "Cutthroat Island" , stereotyped, nothing new."


    Phil Wood suddenly showed a hint of sarcasm, and said, "A director of horror films who only shows off blood and violence?"


    "Ryan Gosling, this movie is bound to fail, and Cutthroat Island is the king of the Christmas schedule."


    The host said very cooperatively: "Both films are released on Friday, but I think Ryan Gosling and "The Truman Show" will continue to dominate the Christmas schedule."


    "Are you kidding me?"


    Phil Wood refuted loudly, saying: "Ryan Gosling and "The Truman Show" are absolutely impossible to succeed. It was his biggest mistake to release "Cutthroat Island" at the same time."


    "If Ryan Gosling and ''The Truman Show'' win the box office this week, I''ll kiss his boots in front of everyone."


    "God!"


    "I''m sure it''s not a joke!" The host exclaimed, looking at Phil Wood in disbelief.


    "Of course." Phil Wood said confidently, "I believe that Rainey Harlem and "Cutthroat Island" will become this week''s box office champion."


    Seeing this, Ryan turned off the TV casually, looked at the surprised Monica Bellucci in his arms, and said, "It seems that you need to help me find a pair of boots."


    Monica Bellucci came back to her senses, fixed her eyes on Ryan, and said, "Is this the surprise you mentioned?"


    "A crazy form of publicity."


    It''s not hard for her to see that the sarcasm in the show just now, as well as kissing the boots, are all a kind of publicity hype.


    However, the offline is really low.


    "The effect is very good, isn''t it?" Ryan stroked her long legs with both hands, UU Reading said: "It seems that I haven''t bought boots for a long time, I wonder if I can find a pair."


    "How about you lend me a pair of boots?"


    "I''m going to give one of those boots to Rainey Harlem."


    To Rainey-Harlem!


    Monica Bellucci''s eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "It''s crazy, and my boots are very expensive."


    "It''s all right, I can resend you some new pairs of boots."


    "Next, let''s pick out a pair of beautiful boots." Ryan directly picked up Monica Bellucci, got up and walked towards the room on the second floor.


    Almost that night, this matter became the hottest topic at the moment. Whether it was Ryan and "The Truman Show" or Phil Wood who said he kissed the boots, the popularity soared, and many TV stations broadcast it.


    Easily overshadows the topic of Charlize Theron.

 Chapter 137： staged

    Early the next morning, Ryan just woke up, and the outside of the apartment was surrounded by reporters, and even saw the news broadcast van of Fox TV.


    Driving the news van to the doorstep has always been Fox''s favorite thing to do, and it will even be broadcast throughout the day.


    Naturally, Ryan would not refuse the reporter''s interview. As usual, when he walked out of the apartment door, he was surrounded by reporters almost instantly.


    "Director Ryan, have you watched the talk show last night?" A Fox TV reporter was the first to rush forward to ask a question.


    "As a loyal viewer of Fox TV..." Ryan made a gesture and said, "I very much agree with the host''s point of view, "The Truman Show" will continue to dominate the Christmas schedule, just like last year''s Same as Saw 2."


    "As for the film critic?"


    "Sorry, I didn''t remember his name."


    Another reporter didn''t wait for Ryan to finish before posing a question, saying, "So will Phil Wood kiss your boots?"


    "Kiss boots?"


    Ryan showed a smile, put down the bag in his hand, took out a pair of very exquisite women''s high-heeled short boots, put them in front of all the media reporters, and said: "I need to say sorry again, I found it last night After a long time, I couldn''t find a pair of men''s boots, so I had to borrow a pair from a friend."


    The media reporters in front of the apartment, instead of being disappointed at all, stared at the pair of women''s high-heeled short boots in Ryan''s hands, and went crazy with excitement.


    This is big news, big news enough to cause a sensation in North America.


    Ryan Gosling, not only pulled out a pair of boots, but a pair of women''s high-heeled ankle boots!


    "I have contacted FedEx just now, and I will send one of the boots to the film critic, hoping he will like it." Ryan said humorously.


    one?


    The Fox reporter, realizing what was happening quickly, pressed the other boot, "And what about the other boot?"


    Ryan took out a women''s high-heeled short boot, pointed at the camera lens, and said, "I''m going to give the other boot to Rennie Harlem. You can tell him for me."


    After finishing speaking, he looked at the reporters with a serious face and said, "I hope he can act like a man and stop playing tricks, otherwise I will let him kiss the other boot."


    "Of course, if he likes to kiss the boots, I''d be more than happy, after all, the owner of these women''s boots is very charming."


    The next moment, Ryan put a pair of women''s high-heeled ankle boots into the bag and got out from among a group of reporters.


    Beside the window on the second floor, Monica Bellucci saw the last scene through the gap of the window, and couldn''t help cursing in a low voice.


    It seems that she can only hide in the apartment today, otherwise, if she is photographed by the reporter and walks out of the apartment, she will definitely be identified by the media as the owner of the boots.


    Although the pair of women''s high-heeled short boots were originally hers.


    However, Monica Bellucci was too worried, she would soon be able to leave the apartment openly.


    Ryan came to the downstairs of the studio, and in front of all the media reporters, sent a pair of women''s high-heeled short boots to Phil Wood and Rainey Harlem respectively.


    The timeliness of newspapers and magazines is relatively slow, but Fox TV broadcasts live. Many viewers saw the scene just happened through TV, and couldn''t help but exclaim.


    "A pair of women''s high-heeled ankle boots?"


    Inside the University of Southern California, Harris watched the program broadcast on Fox TV and said excitedly: "Great, let that **** film critic, go kiss women''s boots."


    Peter''s face was full of disbelief, and he said, "As expected of Ryan Gosling, he specially gave Renee Harlem a boot!"


    "But, Harry, who do you say belonged to these ladies'' high-heeled ankle boots?"


    "Could it be Charlize Theron, the heroine of The Truman Show?"


    They have naturally read the news about Charlize Theron, and thinking of Ryan''s last warning and the act of giving Renee Harlem a women''s boot, it is not difficult to guess that it is related to Charlize Theron.


    "The Truman Show premieres on Friday, how about going to a movie together, I want that **** film critic to kiss a woman''s boot in public." Harris said excitedly.


    Young people, few people like a sarcastic film critic.


    What''s more, this is Ryan''s alma mater of the University of Southern California. On the eve of tax payment month in the first half of the year, Ryan donated a small amount of money to the University of Southern California in the name of the studio.


    Originally, according to Ryan''s intention, it was directly donated to the film department of the University of Southern California, but Sophia put forward different opinions, and finally donated to the University of Southern California, not the film department of the University of Southern California.


    "We can definitely invite more people to go together and let them know how powerful we are." Peter suggested.


    "What are you waiting for!"


    "Go to the contact person now." Harris turned and ran towards the teaching building.


    Back in the studio, Ryan poured a glass of red wine, and looked out the window at the media reporters who hadn''t dispersed yet, with a smile on his face.


    A very successful publicity isn''t it!


    Of course, in terms of sensational effect, he thought he was far inferior to the angry Little Treasure.


    Film critics and the media believed that there may not be the best director on earth, but there is the worst director��German director Uwe-Bauer. In the end, the angry Xiaobao slammed his fist hard.


    At this time, an assistant, Nate Parker, knocked on the door and came in, holding a document in his hand, and said, "Someone just sent over an investment plan."


    Speaking of this, Nate Parker showed a strange look on his face, and said, "Ahem, boss, you''d better take a look for yourself."


    Investment plan!


    Ryan looked puzzled and asked, "Are you sure it''s not a script?"


    Studios often receive scripts that are still sitting in filing cabinets and are worthless.


    "Some things are hard to describe." Nate Parker organized his vocabulary, but still found it difficult to describe.


    Ryan took it curiously and said, "I''ll take a look."


    Nate Parker, as if relieved, left the office quickly.


    Ryan opened the file bag, took a look, and immediately understood why Nate Parker had a strange look on his face.


    A proposal for the establishment of a club.


    If it''s just that, it''s nothing. At most, there are masquerade parties and private dinners every month, and there are unexplainable art classes every quarter.


    The key is the other content listed inside, such as the need to wear a mask to ensure the privacy of guests, single women can participate for free, and the invited people are mainly Hollywood, music industry, models, etc.


    To put it bluntly, it is the secret room, sex, luxury and money, with all the elements to mobilize hormones. This is the theme of the party held by this club. It is mainly private, secret, and mainly Hollywood groups.


    Not to mention, Ryan had actually heard of such a club in his previous life. All those who entered the venue were prohibited from using telephones and their identities were kept secret. The requirements for entry were very strict and they had to wear masks.


    Women wear all kinds of **** underwear, and even go into battle; men wear suits, and the scene is very unscrupulous, which is nothing compared to Ryan''s tricks.


    Even, some big-name Hollywood actresses appeared during the period, and the requirements for the appearance of female members were very strict, almost eliminating the existence of dinosaurs.


    Ryan put down the file with a face full of laughter and laughter. If you spend some money, go in and experience it, there is nothing wrong with it.


    But trying to use his connections, introductions to Hollywood people, and even invitations to join the club is a bit redundant.


    "A plan full of temptation." Ryan shook his head. It is estimated that some Hollywood actresses who love to play will definitely not refuse, but will be very happy to participate in it.


    However, he has no intention of investing. As Ryan, he is not suitable to invest in such a club.


    At this moment, Nate Parker knocked on the door again and walked in, "Boss, there is a Ms. Kate-McGolly looking for you."


    Kate-McGolly!


    Ryan thought about it for a while. She seemed to have seen it at the premiere of "Saw 2". Her father is a celebrity on Philadelphia TV. The most important point is that her daughter is Anne-Hathaway, the most famous woman in Hollywood history in the future. One of the beautiful divas, a flawless woman.


    If I have to talk about shortcomings, it seems that her evaluation in her previous life was a little bit worse.


    "Ask her to come in and bring me two more cups of coffee."


    Nate-Pike agreed Not long after, he walked in with Kate-McGolly, brought two cups of coffee and put down, then turned and left the office.


    "Ryan, nice to meet you." Kate-McGolly was very enthusiastic and gave Ryan a gentle hug.


    "It''s also nice to meet you, Ms. Kate." Ryan invited Kate-McGolly to sit down.


    Kate-McGolly directly explained her intentions and said, "Ryan, you know, I have a daughter."


    "If you don''t have a guest actor in your next work, can you let her come over and familiarize yourself with the filming process of the crew."


    "Small roles will do," she added.


    Anne-Hathaway!


    "No problem." Ryan agreed, it was just a trivial matter for him.


    Afterwards, the two had a brief chat for a while, and Kate-McGauley made an appointment to have dinner together, and then said goodbye very politely and left.


    _

 Chapter 138： annie

    "Fack, that bastard..."


    With the sound of glass shattering, an exquisite antique vase drew an arc and landed on the coffee table, with porcelain and glass residues scattered all over the floor.


    However, Rainey-Harlin''s anger still didn''t disappear, instead it intensified. Panting heavily, watching the speech on TV, his blood pressure rose again.


    "That little **** who only shows off blood, I''ll let him..." He couldn''t help but growl a curse.


    After a long time, Rainey-Harling finally calmed down a little. Looking at the mess on the ground, he almost couldn''t help becoming furious again.


    "Okay, Rainey, you need to calm down."


    Bruce-Evans tried to persuade him, saying, "The most important thing right now is to contact Carlock Films and MGM to fight for more screens and film schedules with theater companies, instead of blindly venting anger."


    "By the way, there''s also the women''s high-heeled short boots. I''ve already had someone take them away for you. At the celebration banquet, in front of all media reporters, return them to Ryan Gosling in person and let him keep them for himself. Go kiss."


    Women''s High Heel Booties!


    Rainey-Harling''s eyes turned red, like an angry lion, and his chest kept rising and falling, as if a wave of anger was slowly burning.


    "Ryan Gosling, that **** bastard, must have planned it, and that critic must have said that on purpose."


    According to the practice on TV programs, what to say in the program is discussed in advance.


    To put it bluntly, there is a script. Normally, you should say hello to the crew of "Cutthroat Island" and ask for approval.


    But this incident broke out suddenly, without any news in advance, and it is Fox TV itself. With the cooperation relationship between Ryan Gosling and 20th Century Fox, it must be an early event. something premeditated.


    As one of the parties involved, Rainey Harlem couldn''t deny anything, and he couldn''t tell the media that the whole thing was a farce directed by Ryan Gosling.


    The media won''t believe this, and the public won''t believe it either. All they get back is boos and vicious speculations from the media.


    "Lenny, you should have understood a long time ago that this is the consequence."


    There was a hint of helplessness in Bruce-Evans'' tone, and he said: "When you let people reveal the heroine of "The Truman Show", you should have thought of everything."


    "Ryan Gosling is not a small person who is slaughtered by others, not to mention that Paramount may not have the intention behind it."


    At the beginning, he didn''t agree with such an approach. With the investment scale of "The Truman Show", it was difficult to affect the box office of "Cut Throat Island" at the premiere.


    Of course he admits that Ryan Gosling has created a box office miracle, but that is a low-budget horror film, not a feature film with a pale scene.


    "Damn it, I didn''t do that thing, I swear, I didn''t break the news to reporters."


    Rainey-Harlin almost screamed, "It''s Carlock Films and MGM''s idea, not mine."


    "But at the reception, you poured red wine on Ryan Gosling''s manager." Bruce Evans said with emphasis, "I told you a long time ago, I want you to restrain yourself and stop causing trouble. In terms of publicity, The matter can be handed over to Carlock Films and MGM."


    "Just because of a bitch?" Rainey-Harlin yelled


    "Okay, Rainey, you need to calm down now." After speaking, Bruce-Evans shook his head, pushed open the office door and walked out.


    Rainey-Harlin was left alone, slowly sitting on the chair, and it was not suitable for him to say anything to the media right now.


    The best solution, just like what Bruce-Evans said just now, is to fight for more screenings and screening rates with theater companies, and severely suppress the box office of "The Truman Show". A loser is cared for, and only a winner is remembered.


    Although Rainey Harlem knew very well that the whole thing was planned by Ryan Gosling, he wanted to fight back immediately.


    But there may not be the shadow of Paramount and Lucasfilm behind it, or even 20th Century Fox, which is closely related to Fox Television.


    When the filming of "Die Hard 2" ended, he and 20th Century Fox had a lot of conflicts over the sequel''s pay. In the end, 20th Century Fox chose John McTiernan to direct "Die Hard 3". , leading to a decline in the word-of-mouth of the film, and the box office was far from meeting expectations.


    And MGM, instead of showing any intention to help, played a role in fueling the flames. After all, as things fermented, for the upcoming "Cut Throat Island", it can also increase the hot topic.


    Bruce Evans left the office and came to the reception room, looking at Matthew Modine who was curiously looking at a pair of women''s high-heeled ankle boots.


    "If you like it, you can take it back, Rennie will be very happy." Bruce-Evans shrugged his shoulders and said.


    "Forget it, I don''t have the habit of kissing boots, and it''s a women''s boot." Matthew Modine asked curiously, "Aren''t you curious, who is the owner of this women''s boot?"


    "I think its owner should not be Charlize Theron, but Ryan Gosling''s rumored girlfriend Monica Bellucci, it seems that she is only staying in Los Angeles these days for the Golden Globes. Public relations, no filming on set."


    "Okay, Matthew, you shouldn''t care about this, don''t forget, that''s Roland Emmerich''s crew." Bruce Evans emphasized, and continued: "Your mind should be on the premiere In terms of formula, the success of "Cut Throat Island" can completely change the trajectory of life for you and me."


    He and Matthew Modine are not Rainey Harlem. Even if the box office of "Cutthroat Island" is not satisfactory, there is still a chance to make a comeback.


    "You should say this to Geena Davis." Matthew Modine said nonchalantly.


    Geena Davis, she is not only the absolute protagonist in the film, but also the wife of Renee Harlem, for which the crew has changed the script many times.


    Bruce - Evans did not say anything, in fact, he also has some dissatisfaction with Rainey - Harlem.


    "Ryan, you look very confident."


    In an Italian restaurant, Kate-McGolly pointed to the news reports on the newspaper, showing a hint of interest.


    Ryan looked at Kate-McGolly on the opposite side. Her appearance was somewhat similar to Anne-Hathaway, but she was not as delicate, and she was a little older.


    European and American women, once they are old and have had children, will age easily even if they are well maintained.


    "For "The Truman Show", I am really confident." Ryan never concealed his confidence in his work.


    "It''s a pity that I have to go back early tomorrow morning, otherwise I really want to attend your premiere." Kate-McGolly ate very little, and after only eating a little food, she chose to put down the tableware, raised her glass to Ryan, Said: "I wish you a big box office hit."


    "Thank you." Ryan raised his glass and took a sip of red wine, and said, "Kate, you can definitely bring Annie to live in Los Angeles. There are more opportunities here than in New Jersey."


    "I think so too." Kate-McGolly said helplessly: "If I were ten years younger, I would definitely choose to come to Los Angeles without hesitation, instead of staying in a small town in New Jersey."


    "But now I need to think about family, and how many children."


    Like most American families, Kate �C McGolly has many children, not just Anne �C Hathaway alone, in addition, she has two children.


    However, the small town in New Jersey where their family lives is not remote, only about fifteen kilometers away from New York. Anne-Hathaway''s father often travels between New Jersey and New York for work.


    By the way, her father is a lawyer, a very good career.


    "Annie is not young anymore, she can find a boarding school in Los Angeles." Ryan made a suggestion.


    For an American girl who has just passed her 13th birthday and is already 14 years old in terms of age, she is not a little girl.


    "I need to think about it." Kate-McGolly showed hesitation.


    Ryan smiled, and began to change the subject, instead of talking about Anne-Hathaway.


    After dinner, Ryan drove Kate-McGolly back to the hotel. Along the way, the two didn''t say much, until they entered the suite, poured two glasses of red wine, and chatted with each other.


    Ryan once again talked about Anne-Hathaway, "My sister Mia is studying at the University of Southern California, and she can accompany Anne during the holidays."


    In fact, Mia Gosling rarely comes over, even during holidays.


    "I''ll discuss it with Annie when I go back. If she likes it, she can find a private boarding school in Los Angeles before the summer vacation." Kate-McGauley seemed a little hesitant and needed to go back and discuss it.


    "I will help her pay attention to the suitable school and the roles in the crew." Ryan agreed without hesitation, and it was difficult for him to refuse in the face of the famous Anne Hathaway in his previous life.


    "How do I need to thank you for Annie?" Kate-McGolly looked at Ryan with more interest.


    "Help me promote "The Truman Show". For me, this is the best way to thank you." Ryan doesn''t need any thanks.


    Of course, he would be very happy if he could get some support from Philadelphia TV.


    "No problem." Kate-McGolly swung the red wine in the glass and said, "I will try to contact the Philadelphia TV station."


    Very simple transaction, no other mess.


    Ryan didn''t stay for too long, so he got up to leave.


    There is still one day before the premiere of "The Truman Show", and Ryan needs to prepare a lot, as well as the next national promotional journey.


    What''s more, there is a stunner in the apartment waiting for him to go back.


    _

 Chapter 139： start

    "Ryan Gosling, why haven''t you shown up yet?"


    Outside the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, a reporter from the "Los Angeles Daily" couldn''t help showing impatience as he watched the invited guests walking past.


    "I also want to ask who is the owner of that pair of women''s high-heeled short boots?" He couldn''t help muttering in a low voice.


    The topic of those pair of women''s high-heeled short boots has become one of the hottest topics in North America at the moment, including who is the owner of those pair of women''s high-heeled short boots?


    Most of the media agree that the owner of the pair of women''s high-heeled ankle boots is Charlize Theron, a very obvious answer.


    "Okay, look, it''s Nicolas Cage."


    An assistant next to him reminded: "Take a few more shots. Once "The Truman Show" is a big hit at the box office, or Nicolas Cage wins the Oscar winner, then he is likely to become a first-line actor in Hollywood."


    "Don''t forget, there is also the ongoing filming of "Into the Deadly Island", and Nicolas Cage is also the leading actor in the film." The photographer quickly pressed the shutter and said.


    On the red carpet, Nicholas Cage walked leisurely, occasionally stopping to take photos with fans and sign autographs, causing bursts of screams.


    As for whether there are casual fans among them, I am afraid only God knows.


    The hottest topic in the past few days is not the actor Nicolas Cage, but the two women''s high-heeled short boots and parent-child boots sent by Ryan.


    As the director and main investor of the film, Ryan did not choose to come to the premiere quietly, but walked on the red carpet with Monica Bellucci in one arm and Charlize Theron in the other .


    As soon as they got out of the car, the three of them were greeted by countless flashing lights, and all the media reporters went crazy.


    To their disappointment, Ryan, with his arms around Monica Bellucci and Charlize Theron, walked directly into the Chinese Grand Theater without being interviewed by the media.


    At this time, many people had gathered inside, most of them were crew members and some invited guests.


    "Ryan, well done."


    Nicholas Cage walked over enthusiastically, patted Ryan on the shoulder, and whispered in his ear, "Who is the owner of those women''s high-heeled ankle boots?"


    "It shouldn''t be Charlie."


    In the past few days, he and Charlize Theron followed the crew to publicize everywhere, and traveled almost half of the United States, so Charlize Theron didn''t have this time at all.


    "You know me." Ryan replied casually, but didn''t directly say Monica Bellucci''s name.


    "I knew it, it must be Monica." Nicholas Cage looked at Monica Bellucci who was wearing a black dress beside him, and he was extremely sexy.


    "You are such a lucky fellow. If I hadn''t already had Susan, I would have to fight you." He made a small joke.


    "Then I''ll let Sophia beat you up for me." Ryan rolled his eyes, and after that, the few of them started taking pictures with each other.


    With his arms around Monica Bellucci, Ryan voluntarily gave up the middle seat, leaving it to Nicolas Cage and Charlize Theron.


    The core of a film''s promotion is always the male and female protagonists, not the director.


    Another important female supporting role in the film, Claudia Schiffer, did not attend the premiere, and she had just received a very important endorsement, so she was unable to participate in the pre-production promotional activities of the crew, and had to wait until the crew arrived in Europe.


    Jeccasie-Chastain is here. As the female actor with the most shots besides Charlize-Theron in the film, she stood on the other side of Nicolas-Cage during the group photo, and she was very happy.


    After the group photo was over, several people came to the lounge together and chatted briefly. Everyone was very knowledgeable and did not say anything in front of Charlize-Theron.


    At this time, the door of the lounge was pushed open, and Roland Emmerich walked in, his eyes quickly swept over, and fell on Ryan and Monica Bellucci, and then quickly walked over.


    "Ryan, you''ve abducted my heroine."


    Roland Emmerich came over, hugged Ryan, looked at Monica Bellucci, and said very humorously: "A pair of very beautiful women''s high-heeled short boots, for Renee- That guy in Harlem is a waste."


    It is not news that Ryan and Monica Bellucci often live together. Many media reporters know it well, and it is not difficult to guess who the owner of the pair of women''s high-heeled short boots is.


    But, no one said it.


    Come to think of it, having Rainey Haring kiss Charlize Theron''s boots is what the public wants to see, not Monica Bellucci who has nothing to do with the whole thing.


    "Don''t worry, Roland, your heroine will return with a statuette soon." Ryan said jokingly.


    Although he didn''t say it clearly, Ryan still heard some dissatisfaction. Roland Emmerich hoped that Monica Bellucci could return to the crew as soon as possible.


    As for the Golden Globes!


    Ryan has already paid a considerable amount of public relations funds for this, plus Monica Bellucci pays for it out of her own pocket, it is hard to say that the Golden Globe Best Actress is sure to win, at least has more than half the chance.


    "Whoa, Golden Globe winner."


    "Monica, it seems that I have to congratulate you in advance." Roland Emmerich said in great surprise.


    Once Monica Bellucci wins the Best Actress Golden Globe Award, he and "Independence Day" will be the biggest winners besides Monica Bellucci.


    Of course, I have to say that Roland Emmerich''s vision in choosing actors is scary. First, the actor Bill Pullman became popular, and then the heroine Monica Bellucci, who is very likely to win the Golden Globe The queen of the awards.


    Not to mention the positive impact on the film, as well as the role played by the publicity before its release in the future, the film salary alone seems to save a lot of money now.


    "Thank you." Monica Bellucci had a happy smile on her face, and she had a dreamlike feeling about everything in front of her.


    "By the way, Ryan, I heard you bought the copyright of Spider-Man?"


    "Cameron, that guy is yelling that he wants to have **** with you forever." Roland Emmerich showed a strange look.


    It is well known in Hollywood that James Cameron is very fond of Spider-Man. If he hadn''t been filming "Titanic" and he couldn''t spare time, he might have come to him in person.


    "It''s very simple, I will leave the matter to Gail-Anne-Hurd." Ryan said with a pretended expressionless face.


    Gail-Anne-Hurd!


    Roland Emmerich was taken aback for a moment, and then he couldn''t help laughing Called Gail-Anne-Hurd to deal with the set tyrant James-Cameron?


    "I''ll tell him the truth."


    He really wanted to see if the scene where James Cameron and his ex-wife Gail Anne Hurd met each other was entangled in Spider-Man''s copyright? Or a war broke out between the ex-husband and the ex-wife!


    After chatting for a while, Ryan took the lead into the screening hall with Monica Bellucci in his arms. Monica Bellucci shrugged her shoulders on the way, "It seems that I need to return to the set sooner."


    "If it were me, I wouldn''t be able to help complaining." Ryan didn''t hold back, and the matter of the Golden Globes can be handed over to the PR company and Touchstone Films.


    Any director can''t help complaining about the long-term departure of the heroine, let alone Roland Emmerich.


    Golden Globes!


    As long as you are willing to spend money, even if Monica Bellucci leaves, you can still win the throne of actress.


    The Golden Globes are more commercial than the Oscars.


    _

 Chapter 140： Chartered

    When he came to the screening room, Ryan sat down directly with Monica Bellucci in his arms. As for the interaction on the stage, I left it to other crew members.


    Not long after, the crew members appeared on stage one by one and performed some interactive programs, which caused the audience to exclaim.


    As the heroine in the film, Charlize Theron showed a rare smile, and was even a little excited.


    No one knows how much she has paid for today before she can finally stand on the spot in front of her.


    Once "The Truman Show" becomes a hit at the box office, not only will she be able to get away from the many criticisms, she will even become a well-known Hollywood star.


    Of course, if the box office hits the street, although she won''t be in a slump, she may have to be silent for a while, and it will be difficult to get the opportunity to play an important role.


    On the other hand, Ryan''s expression was very calm, and he whispered in Monica Bellucci''s ear from time to time, without the slightest worry.


    The lights in the auditorium gradually dimmed, and the screen lit up. Titles from Ryan Studios, Paramount, and Lucasfilm appeared successively, and the entire auditorium instantly became quiet.


    Unlike the previous films directed by Ryan, "The Truman Show" does not have any thrilling, scary and exciting plots, and the plot is somewhat flat.


    At the beginning, the hero Truman in the film made various exaggerated movements in front of the mirror, as well as various funny things that happened on the way to work.


    Nicholas Cage''s acting skills perfectly played the protagonist Truman in the film, and his every move seemed to be natural.


    To put it bluntly, it is a textbook-level acting skill.


    However, some attentive viewers soon noticed something was wrong. In just a few minutes, borders appeared several times on the screen, which seemed to be hiding something.


    Soon, the plot slowly unfolded little by little.


    "It''s not like Ryan Gosling used to be."


    Above the audience area, a black man in his thirties fixed his eyes on the screen and muttered in a low voice, "However, the plot is very exciting."


    "It''s not bad, the details are handled very well." A man wearing glasses next to him couldn''t help but secretly nodded.


    "The Truman Show" is not a commercial popcorn movie, the pace is a bit slow, and you need to savor every plot carefully.


    Time passed slowly, and it turned out that Truman, the hero in the film, did not live in a small town, but an orphan adopted by the program crew, who lived in a huge studio since he was a child.


    From just learning to walk, to first love and two marriages, all are plots arranged by the program group, which are broadcast on TV 24 hours a day.


    Arrived here, all the advertisements arranged by Ryan appeared one by one, at least no less than twenty kinds, and some film critics who watched them cursed, obviously the filming could be more exciting, so they had to add some dispensable advertisements, nothing more than Bow down to business.


    As the scenes unfolded, Truman was full of longing for the outside world when he was a child, and the program crew arranged a shipwreck, causing his father to drown in the sea. From then on, he couldn''t help being afraid when he saw the water.


    Then, when I was in college, I met my first love girlfriend played by Claudia Schiffer, but the result was not satisfactory.


    Just when Claudia Schiffer couldn''t bear to confide the truth to Truman, she was forcibly taken away by the program crew.


    Everything around Truman must be arranged according to the script of the program group, without any right to choose, including family, wife, friends, etc., and everyone even made up a huge lie to cover him, and live in the world all the time. lie below.


    Unknowingly, many viewers seemed to be Truman on the screen, expecting him to rush out and get real life.


    When the last scene appeared, Truman sailed the sailboat to ride the wind and waves, constantly fighting against the obstacles produced by the program group. Many audiences in the screening hall couldn''t help but feel worried.


    However, the next scene once again made people''s hearts tense. Truman encountered a wall, and he tried to rush out with the last of his strength. Finally, amidst the cheers of the audience, Truman left the studio.


    The screening of "The Truman Show" is almost over.


    As for his life away from the studio, there is no introduction in the film.


    No one knows whether he can adapt to the real society after leaving the cage.


    On the guest seat, Roger Albert was lost in thought. He didn''t expect Ryan Gosling to make such a film.


    "It seems that Ryan Gosling has been gradually changing his shooting style since "The Evil Invasion" until "The Truman Show" appeared."


    "It is said that when the script of "The Truman Show" first appeared in front of 20th Century Fox, the filming plan was rejected by a group of high-level executives, and instead they were proposed to film "The Evil Spirit."


    "Now it seems that Ryan Gosling should thank the top executives of 20th Century Fox."


    "Roger, unexpectedly, you will have a day of praise." Roland Emmerich looked at him curiously, "However, the filming of this film is really good. Twentieth Century Fox and Disney missed a very good film." video."


    Roger-Albert nodded slightly, and said, "The final reversal is simply too wonderful."


    Speaking of this, he lowered his head and said in an imperceptible voice: "I have seen the screening of "Cut Throat Island", and it is somewhat bad."


    "Lenny Harlem is too impatient, and Geena Davis'' acting skills are at best passable, far inferior to Nicolas Cage."


    Roland Emmerich smiled slightly. It seems that choosing Monica Bellucci was a very correct decision. Ryan Gosling was indeed not easy.


    Amid applause from the audience, rows of subtitles appeared on the screen, and the film screening ended.


    Ryan leaned closer to Monica Bellucci''s ear and whispered, "How about celebrating tonight! Let Renee Harlem kiss your boots by the way."


    "Then it''s up to you to play Renny Harlem." Monica Bellucci squinted at him, and quickly whispered something.


    Ryan''s expression froze, he blinked his eyes at Monica Bellucci, and said, "No, I want to play an alien and fight against the beautiful assistant to the President of the White House."


    Well, high heels, stockings, ankle boots, very attractive, but he didn''t want to play Rainey Harlem.


    Monica Bellucci gave him a blank look, and said angrily, "We''ll talk about it at night."


    Next, the two stood up, dealt with the guests who came to congratulate, and then accepted media interviews with the crew.


    As usual, Ryan kept a low profile and left the opportunity to answer reporters'' questions to the leading actors and actresses in the film, as well as other crew members. He took Monica Bellucci out of the Chinese Grand Theater through the underground parking passage .


    "Where are you going?"


    Ryan reached out and stroked the smooth skin on Monica Bellucci''s slender waist, and said, "Go to the hotel to relax first?"


    "After that, continue with our topic."


    "Aren''t you going to participate in the promotion?" Monica Bellucci asked curiously.


    "No need." Ryan shook his head and said, "Cage and Charlie are the focus of the promotion, not a director."


    Even in the past life, except for a few directors who are particularly popular, the promotion center of the film will always be male and female protagonists.


    "Then let''s celebrate wildly." Monica Bellucci didn''t refuse.


    She is about to leave Los Angeles and return to the crew to continue filming, which is a crazy time before parting.


    "Go to the Hilton Hotel and familiarize yourself with the process of the Golden Globe Awards first." Ryan gave a strange smile and drove towards the Hilton Hotel.


    Inside the University of Southern California, Mia Gosling shook her little fist hard, "Let those goddam **** kiss the boots."


    "let''s go."


    "Let''s go."


    "Hurry up, hurry up, or Mia will have to go crazy."


    Mia Gosling led a group of at least a few dozen people and walked towards the outside of the University of Southern California. On the way, they also met a group of students, also with dozens of people.


    There were sixty or seventy people gathered together, and they walked into the nearest movie theater in a mighty manner, preparing to book a screening hall.


    Mia Gosling led several people, and personally negotiated with the conductor, "We need an entire screening hall."


    The conductor looked at the crowd outside, shook his head helplessly, and said, "The Truman Show doesn''t have any free screening halls for now, unless you can wait for a few hours, or disperse into several screening halls."


    Mia-Gosling frowned, how many hours to wait? Some of them will have classes soon, but they are scattered in several auditoriums! Obviously not what they came for.


    "Can you temporarily vacate a screening room, and I can pay more."


    "Money is not an issue," she added.


    As the organizer of the fan group in front of her, it was her first time organizing a private venue, so she couldn''t just go back like this.


    What''s more, the extra money will naturally be reimbursed by someone.


    "Why don''t you just wait a moment, I''ll ask the manager on duty." The conductor thought for a while, this matter can only be handed over to the manager on duty, he can''t make the decision.


    With the consent of Mia Gosling, the conductor picked up the phone, called the manager on duty, and quickly explained the situation at hand.


    In the end, a screening hall was temporarily added to them to book the show, and a big discount was also given.


    Satisfied, Mia Gosling led a group of dozens of people into the No. 10 projection hall.


    The duty manager encountered a busy Friday. Throughout the day, two or three hundred people came to book the show to support "The Truman Show". Almost all of them were students from the University of Southern California. He could only increase temporarily. Several screening halls.


    If it weren''t for the vast majority of USC students who took advantage of the holidays to go home for Christmas, the number of people who came would have increased several times.


    _

 Chapter 141： word of mouth

    The premiere at the Great Theater of China ended, and "The Truman Show" kicked off its public screenings in mainstream theaters in many North American cities.


    "Wow, it''s Ryan Gosling and Nicolas Cage''s new movie..."


    Outside a movie theater in Philadelphia, Casey pointed to the movie poster in front of him and said to several companions: "What are you waiting for, we must support Ryan Gosling."


    A golden girl showed a helpless look and said, "Okay, Casey, we know that you graduated from the University of Southern California, and you are from the same alma mater as Ryan Gosling, but I want to watch "Cut Throat Island" more. A really cool pirate movie."


    "What did you say?" Casey raised her voice a notch, showing a trace of dissatisfaction on her face, and directly dragged a few companions into the movie theater and came to the window of the ticket office.


    "Four, "The Truman Show", it should be earlier, we have to go to dinner later."


    As for Cutthroat Island!


    To **** with it.


    As time went by, more and more people came to buy tickets, most of them came for "The Truman Show" and "Cut Throat Island".


    In terms of the number of viewers in the first batch, "Cut Throat Island" is more popular than "The Truman Show".


    This is also impossible. "Cutthroat Island" is a pirate action movie, which is naturally liked by young audiences in terms of genre.


    However, the number of people who choose "The Truman Show" is not too small, and in addition to young people, there are many viewers in their 30s and 40s. Most of them saw "The Truman Show" through the advertisements on the Super Bowl. The World of Doors.


    Soon, in the first few halls of the screening, some audiences came out one after another.


    Now is the time to test the word-of-mouth of a movie. No matter what type of movie, word-of-mouth is the most important point. Sometimes word of mouth can make a movie a hit.


    At the same time, investigative consultants from Paramount and MGM began to act.


    "What? Cutthroat Island!"


    "It''s a waste of time. The rote plot is terrible."


    "It''s not one of the biggest bad movies I''ve ever seen."


    "Raney Harlem, for wasting all pirate fans'' expectations, he should have kissed those women''s boots."


    "Come on, I can barely watch it, but the heroine is a bit ugly."


    The audience who came out of the screening hall of "Cutthroat Island" were all disappointed, thinking that the plot and actors of the film were terrible.


    On the contrary, most of the audience who came out of the screening hall of "The Truman Show" expressed their support.


    "A very good film, very innovative."


    "It''s not bad, it''s just the style of the film, it doesn''t look like it was shot by Ryan Gosling."


    "The unexpected ending, definitely the best film of this Christmas."


    "I need to watch it again."


    A good word of mouth is obviously a very good start for "The Truman Show", at least it can let Paramount and Lucasfilm breathe a sigh of relief.


    They don''t have the confidence of Ryan. You must know that the production cost of "Cut Throat Island" has reached 98 million US dollars, which is a proper super first-line commercial production.


    Even, according to the internal information obtained by Paramount, the production cost of "Cutthroat Island" is not the announced 98 million US dollars, but as high as 115 million US dollars, a figure that makes people dumbfounded.


    Even for the recognized large-scale commercial production "Independence Day", the investment is only 75 million US dollars.


    Until the investigation data of the first screening of the two films came out, the staff of Paramount and Lucasfilm finally showed a happy smile.


    Many theater companies have decided to reduce the screening and screening rate of "Cutthroat Island" on a large scale starting tomorrow, and increase it to "The Truman Show".


    It''s not that the theater companies cheated, but the word-of-mouth of "Cut Throat Island" is really bad. Many viewers started to leave the show after seeing a third of it, and some even went to the cinema to ask for a refund.


    Early the next morning, in the luxury suite of the Hilton Hotel, Monica Bellucci was wearing a woman''s pajamas provided by the hotel, which still couldn''t hide her curvy figure.


    "You can sleep for a while, I need to change into new clothes." After she finished speaking, she was somewhat speechless when she saw the clothes scattered on the floor.


    Last night, the two of them were crazy and a little scary. They almost tried all kinds of tricks. The **** black evening dress she wore at the premiere had already been turned into pieces.


    Well, the masterpiece of aliens.


    "OK."


    "By the way, help me fetch this morning''s newspaper." Ryan lay lazily on the snow-white bed, and waved to Monica Bellucci, as if faintly proud.


    The taste of the future Golden Globe actress is really extraordinary.


    Although he was familiar with Monica Bellucci''s body for a long time and couldn''t be more familiar with it, there was still a strange charm.


    This is why many rich people like to pursue female stars, which gives them a sense of accomplishment.


    Not long after, Monica Bellucci changed into a tight skirt made of silk, on which some crystal beads formed an elegant arc curve, which coincided with the curve of the body,


    Her soft black long hair hangs down, and a pair of black gemstone earrings sway gently, not only does not have any sense of disobedience, but reveals a strange charm, her arms are as white as lotus roots, delicate and tender, and a pair of jade hands hold a stack of newspapers , her slender legs were tightly wrapped in flesh-colored stockings, her legs were frighteningly straight, and under her jade feet, she was stepping on a pair of silver high-heeled shoes.


    The most fascinating thing is that a platinum anklet is tied on top of the silk stockings jade feet, which adds a touch of brilliance to the **** and slender legs.


    This dress was not provided by the hotel, but by her assistant, who had just delivered it early in the morning.


    Ryan just got up and happened to see Monica Bellucci''s whole outfit, so he whistled, "Honey, are you tempting me?"


    As he spoke, Ryan stepped over, touching his long legs in stockings with both hands, and there was a glorious and soft feeling, which was simply a luxury.


    "Okay, I''m going to attend a public relations banquet with Helen in a while, and I''m going to fly back to the set in the afternoon." Monica Bellucci shrugged her beautiful shoulders and said a very regretful news.


    "Okay, my dear, let''s see what the newspaper said. As for the public relations banquet, let it go to hell." Ryan didn''t continue to touch, and reached out to take the newspaper.


    After simply flipping through it, this is the one he has received the most favorable reviews in his history, and there are almost no negative reviews.


    According to the Los Angeles Times, ""The Truman Show" is full of fables about life, if you savor it carefully, you will find that it contains profound meaning..."


    At the end of the article, I also specifically mentioned "Cut Throat Island", thinking that this is a failed work, just like a trash can on the street, it is disgusting.


    The New York Times commented: "Ryan Gosling has done it. From a horror film director who can only show off blood and violence, he has successfully transformed into a mainstream commercial film field in Hollywood. It is worthy of our congratulations for him."


    "However, as the film director of "Cutthroat Island", Renee Harlem has completely fallen, starting from "The Wind on the Mountain"..."


    The opinion of The Washington Post, one of the largest newspapers in the United States, is not on the film itself, but on other places.


    "As we all know, 20th Century Fox rejected the investment in "The Truman Show", Disney''s Touchstone Films even stopped the filming agreement with Ryan Gosling until Paramount and Lucasfilm joined , the movie "The Truman Show" can be released smoothly..."


    "Ryan Gosling, did not let them down, successfully created a masterpiece, even a masterpiece that is enough to make 20th Century Fox and Disney regret."


    The article is full of sarcasm.


    But most of the time just read the articles of film critics, the film company doesn��t care what the film critics and the media say, the most important thing about a film is always the box office.


    Ryan read it for a while, then put down the newspaper casually, "At least in terms of professional reputation, it''s not bad."


    As for "Cut Throat Island", he didn''t pay attention to it at all, or he didn''t bother to pay attention to it.


    For a movie that grossed just over $10 million, or even less than $10 million, and only a few million dollars, there''s nothing to be concerned about.


    "It seems that some people are going to kiss your boots in public." Ryan looked at Monica Bellucci with a teasing tone.


    Monica-Belucci rolled his eyes, stretched out his hand to pat it, and said angrily with his dishonest hands: "Be quiet for a while, Helen is probably under the hotel now, if you want to have breakfast with us, Better get up quickly."


    Ryan took his hands away from her, glanced at the time by the way, and then took the clothes under the bed, started to dress, and prepared to enjoy a breakfast for three.


    _

 Chapter 142： Carlock Films

    Inside Paramount''s headquarters building, William Friedkin walked into Shirley Lansing''s office in a hurry with a file in his hand.


    "Shirley, very good news."


    William Friedkin sat down on the chair, put the data in his hand on the desk, and said with a hint of excitement, "The box office statistics and audience survey just passed by the theater company."


    "Ryan Gosling, did a great job, almost perfect."


    Shirley Lansing was looking at a document when she suddenly heard a voice, looked up at William Friedkin, and asked, "It seems that you have brought good news."


    William Friedkin didn''t talk too much, and said directly: "Yesterday''s premiere of "The Truman Show" was screened on more than 2,300 screens at the same time, and the single-day box office earned 9.85 million US dollars, and the word-of-mouth is not bad."


    "According to the 37 comments on the media, it has obtained 95% approval rate, with an average rating of 8.44 points. In the audience survey, more than 300 audiences were asked, and more than 80% of the audience gave A- ratings... "


    "A��..." Shirley Lansing frowned, there are two grades of A and A��, it can''t be said to be too good, but it can''t be said to be too bad either.


    "How about audience word of mouth!" she asked.


    "It''s not bad." William Friedkin shrugged, made a very helpless gesture, and said, "Many young viewers who took the questionnaire thought that "The Truman Show" is not like Ryan Goss. Lin''s shooting style, there are no fast shots, no thrilling plots, and no **** and violent scenes."


    "However, the vast majority of audiences affirmed Nicolas Cage''s acting skills. Of course, the plot is also very novel."


    Shirley-Lansing felt relieved. Although the survey score was slightly lower than expected and did not reach A, but the audience''s word-of-mouth is not bad, and there should be no big drop in the box office going forward.


    "How about Cutthroat Island?" Shirley Lansing asked a very critical question.


    The box office of "Cut Throat Island" will definitely affect the box office of "The Truman Show", and whether it can increase the number of screens and the rate of filming in the future.


    "Cutthroat Island"?


    There was a strange look on William Friedkin''s face, even a hint of excitement and disbelief.


    For a feature film, in terms of the audience, it is inherently inferior to a pirate-type action film, but the performance of "Cutthroat Island" made him a little confused how to describe it.


    "According to the data given by the theater companies, the box office of "Cut Throat Island" on the first day barely reached about 1 million US dollars, about half of which came from the first screening, and the audience''s reputation was very bad. It is difficult to exceed 10 million U.S. dollars, and it has been decided to significantly reduce the number of screening screens and the film schedule."


    Shirley Lansing''s spirit was shaken, is it difficult for the North American box office to exceed 10 million US dollars? She couldn''t help showing a happy smile, and said, "It seems that Carlock Films and MGM have encountered a lot of trouble."


    For the film distributor MGM, at most, it will lose some promotional expenses and money for printing copies, and there will be no big loss.


    Carlock Films was not so lucky. As a medium-sized film company, such a large-scale commercial production cannot recover the cost, and it will definitely bear high debts, and may even face bankruptcy and liquidation.


    "Get someone to contact the theater company immediately and tell them that "The Truman Show" needs to be increased to at least 3,000 screens." Shirley Lansing said in a very relaxed tone.


    Originally, the number of screens for "The Truman Show" was set to be at least 2,500 screens. However, facing the simultaneous release of MGM and "Cut Throat Island", the theater company could only reduce the number of screens.


    Now it is time to add back the original screen, and by the way, severely suppress "Cut Throat Island".


    Next, Shirley-Lansing personally contacted several large theater companies, requesting to increase the number of screens and the rate of screening of "The Truman Show".


    At the same time, almost everyone in the Carlock Films office building, including the crew members of "Cutthroat Island", turned pale.


    The founder of the company, Mario Casal, sat on the office chair in a daze, his eyes were full of bewilderment and bewilderment.


    Carlock Films has just undergone a reorganization and has brought in a number of strategic partners, which is why it has the money to invest a huge amount of money in the production of "Cutthroat Island".


    The move is the first step in Mario Casal''s attempt to revive the company.


    However, what made him fall into the abyss was that "Cut Throat Island" not only did not have the expected big sales, it may even become the biggest box office bomb in Hollywood history.


    "What did MGM say?" Mario Casal asked in a hoarse voice after a long silence.


    "MGM has decided to stop all follow-up publicity plans to avoid further losses." An employee of Carlock Films said with a blank expression.


    "Okay, I see, you go out first, I need to calm down."


    For MGM''s approach, Mario Casal was not surprised at all, and waved his hand to let everyone out.


    During the whole process, Renee-Harling didn''t say a word, not even a word of self-blame.


    If the box office and word-of-mouth of "Cut Throat Island" are a little better, maybe they can think of ways to "The Truman Show", such as causing some scandals or something.


    But when the theater company''s data was in front of them, Rainey-Halenty didn''t even mention it. It was impossible for MGM to continue to invest any resources for a film that was bound to fail.


    As for Carlock Films?


    Declaring bankruptcy would be the best outcome.


    Ryan accompanied Monica Bellucci and Helen Solomon to a public relations luncheon, and then sent Monica Bellucci to the plane before driving back to the studio in the afternoon.


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    "Ryan, you should come to the studio as soon as possible, instead of attending a public relations lunch with your lover." Sofia Coppola expressed her dissatisfaction.


    Ryan didn''t seem to hear it, and she asked with dissatisfaction in her tone, "How is "Cut Throat Island"?"


    "The famous Carlock Films is about to face bankruptcy!"


    At the airport just now, he had already received a call from Paramount.


    Regarding Ryan''s change of subject, Sofia Coppola curled her lips and said: "Facing the box office and word-of-mouth of "Cut Throat Island", it is hard to imagine that Carlock Films has any way to bring it back to life. The probability can only be faced. Liquidation."


    "However, it is said that 20th Century Fox has always had the idea of ??acquiring Carlock Films, and now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."


    "Even if "Cutthroat Island" cannot recover the cost, Carlock Films itself still has some good assets."


    Carlock Films has produced many films, such as the "First Blood" series and "Terminator 2", etc., and have achieved good results.


    That''s why Sophia said that Carlock Films has a lot of high-quality assets.


    "I hope 20th Century Fox will offer a good price. UU Reading " Ryan was not interested in the idea of ??Carlock Films.


    Whether it is the film library and copyright owned by Carlock Films, or the TV program production department, he has no interest.


    Except, of course, the videotape distribution channels owned by Carlock Films.


    Besides, there was another reason.


    Merrill Lynch was doing well, and Orion shareholders agreed to sell the distribution arm, albeit at a steep price.


    The Canadian film company has also made some progress. Merrill Lynch has contacted another Canadian film company. The other party has been interested in acquiring the Canadian film company. The two companies can reach some cooperation and eventually split the Canadian film company. .


    Once the acquisition is successful, Ryan will obtain the Canadian film company''s North American distribution channels and some video tape distribution channels, and the other party will obtain all assets including film libraries and copyrights.


    It''s just that the attitude of the Canadian film company is very vague, and no one is sure whether a deal can be reached in the end.

 Chapter 143： discuss

    As "Cutthroat Island" was released on the first day of its release, the box office was so popular that theater companies began to reduce the scale of film releases and the rate of screenings on a large scale.


    On the contrary, the number of screens and the screening rate of "The Truman Show" have further increased a lot.


    Although it did not reach the 3,000 screens expected by Shirley Lansing and Paramount, it also exceeded 2,750 screens.


    As a result, the box office of "The Truman Show" rose to a certain extent on Saturday, earning US$12.25 million in a single day, and continued to rise slightly on Christmas Eve on Sunday, earning US$13.28 million.


    Counting Friday''s 9.85 million US dollars, the three-day harvest of the first weekend was 35.38 million US dollars.


    In just three days, the box office figures of "The Truman Show" have already reached the cost of filming.


    At the same time, it won the first weekly box office champion.


    Ranked second is "Toy Story", which was released in November, which shows that the viewing cycle of an animated feature film is frighteningly long.


    Ranked third is a film "Waiting to Breathe" released by 20th Century Fox, also released on the 22nd.


    Ranked fourth is a film released by Sony, "Escape from Magic".


    At this time, even people who have never paid attention to Hollywood know one thing. "The Truman Show" is a box office hit, and it has almost become a thing.


    In contrast, "Cut Throat Island" has received a bunch of derogatory terms, and almost no one mentions it.


    Just like Rainey-Harlin said at the time, the media and the public will only remember the winners, and no one will remember who the losers are.


    With the advent of Christmas, "The Truman Show" once again ushered in a small increase, with a single-day harvest of 14.02 million US dollars.


    For this reason, Paramount and Lucasfilm have already started preparing a grand celebration banquet.


    In contrast, the atmosphere of Touchstone Films has become extremely strange. Many employees complained about the decision of the head office Disney.


    It is said that at another meeting, Carter Eisner openly had a fierce conflict with the new president, Michael Ovitz.


    Carter Eisner said bluntly that it would be a disaster for Michael Ovitz to bring a personal vendetta to Disney.


    Even Disney CEO Michael Eisner, who has always supported Michael Ovitz, rarely made a sound.


    Some members of the board of directors have criticized Michael Ovitz, and some shareholders even threatened to drive him out of Disney, so as to regain the friendship of Ryan Gosling. The two sides can start new cooperation, such as the blue sky studio. 3D animated feature film.


    The success of Pixar Animation Studios and "Toy Story" has taught Disney''s high-level board members a deep lesson. The rise of 3D animated feature films has become unstoppable, not even Disney.


    In Hollywood, apart from Pixar Animation Studios, only Blue Sky Studios has the technology to produce 3D animation feature films, and has begun to produce them.


    So for Disney, it''s hard to take their eyes off Blue Sky Studios.


    A combination of reasons has caused Michael Ovitz to face increasing pressure from within Disney.


    Had it not been for the support of Michael Eisner, the board of directors would have formally initiated impeachment proceedings.


    Faced with the release of "The Truman Show", Ryan did not follow the crew to various cities in North America to promote.


    It is expected that the crew will go to many countries in Europe and Asia in addition to North America.


    Paramount has already negotiated with theater companies and distribution companies in many countries, and "The Truman Show" will soon be released in many countries around the world.


    As for the reason why Ryan didn''t go, it was very simple, he needed to meet a very important person.


    Eric Presko, one of the former executives of Orion Films, has been in charge of Orion Films since 1978. He had to leave until 1991 when Orion Films fell into bankruptcy and reorganization.


    This time he came on behalf of some management of Orion Films, and it was a private contact.


    "You should be clear that Orion used to be a part of our lives, but it''s a pity that we are not the ones who can really decide the fate of the company."


    Eric Presko is already very old, and he occasionally likes to recall the past scenes when he talks, "I know your plan very well, the North American theater distribution department and the video tape distribution channel."


    "However, I can tell you very clearly that they will not sell all the North American theater distribution departments and video tape distribution channels to you, at most a part of them."


    Ryan smiled very politely, and said: "Even if there is only a part, it is enough for me, and I can slowly improve the distribution channels."


    "What''s more, there are very few distribution channels for Orion itself."


    The current Orion Films is no longer the Orion that released blockbuster films such as "Dances with Wolves" and "The Silence of the Lambs".


    Few films have been released for many years, and only God knows how much distribution capacity is left.


    The only advantage is that the shareholders of Orion Films, which is about to face a merger, agree to sell some assets, so as to withdraw funds and use them to invest in new films.


    Eric Presko fell silent.


    "Mr. Eric, I personally welcome you to come here to negotiate on behalf of the management." Ryan said slowly: "Then you can tell me what the request is brought this time!"


    "First of all, I need to declare that I will not acquire Orion Films as a whole."


    Firstly, there is not so much capital, and secondly, Orion Films is in the process of merging, and it is difficult for the company''s shareholders to agree to the overall sale.


    Eric Presko looked a little disappointed, and said: "I hope you can buy the Orion brand, keep Orion, and let the media and the public know that Orion has never disappeared."


    "As for those people?"


    "It will only sell Orion again, such as to those big Hollywood film companies, and finally completely hide the Orion brand forever."


    Several large Hollywood film companies are doing this all the time, annexing second-tier film companies and distribution companies, such as the current Carlock Films, is an example.


    The Orion brand!


    Ryan was a little hesitant. From the bottom of his heart, he didn''t care about the Orion brand. He could name it whatever he wanted. As long as he releases a few successful films in a row, the public will remember it.


    "I need a reason, a reason that can convince me." Ryan needed a reason to convince himself, so that he could spend an extra sum of money to buy the Orion brand.


    Eric Presko was not disappointed at all, but felt relieved, and said: "I can personally convince some Orion middle management to join the new Orion, keep the integrity of the distribution department to the greatest extent, and even invite some guys who left the company to join the new Orion. Come back and improve the distribution channels."


    "Yes." Ryan thought about it for a while, and finally felt that he could agree and buy the Orion brand, which would play a lot of unexpected roles.


    If you want to re-establish a distribution company brand, you need a certain amount of time to accumulate, but you can easily pass this stage by buying the Orion brand, and you can even get the support of some fans who remember Orion.


    "As long as the acquisition agreement is reached, I can incorporate the copyright of the "Chain Saw" series into the new Orion Publishing Company. Next, I will continue to cooperate with 20th Century Fox in the name of Orion." Ryan said a little no small surprise


    Of course, he will not kick 20th Century Fox away. This is not realistic, and the cooperation between the two parties will be deepened in the future.


    "Chain Saw" series copyright!


    There was a hint of surprise in Eric Presko''s eyes. Orion, who owns the copyright of the "Chain Saw" series, will definitely be able to return to the ranks of Hollywood distribution companies.


    Ryan continued: "All middle management can be retained and the corresponding salary can be increased. In my eyes, every employee with publishing experience is a valuable resource, so the new Orion Publishing Company will not lay off employees, and will even recruit Some new employees come in."


    "What I need is a company with a complete distribution channel, not a fragmented distribution company."


    Eric Presko finally couldn''t bear it and said: "Then you still lack an executive who is familiar with Hollywood distribution operations and has rich experience."


    "For example?" Ryan did not refuse his recommendation. Orion really needs an executive who is familiar with the operation of Hollywood distribution companies.


    "Jon Fertimer." Eric Preskov said a very unexpected name.


    "Jon Felthammer of Sony Pictures!" Ryan was a little surprised, Jon Felthammer was not a small person, he was one of the top executives of Sony Pictures.


    "He doesn''t get along very well with some of the top Japanese executives at Sony," Eric Presko said very euphemistically.


    Even some Japanese executives of Sony Pictures wished that he could resign voluntarily.


    Ryan nodded, understanding.


    Regarding, he has also heard some of these things. Ever since Sony spent huge sums of money to buy Columbia, the high-level executives from Japan and the American mainland have been arguing with each other for a long time because of some issues.


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 Chapter 144： kiss boots

    On Tuesday morning, Phil Wood, as usual, left the house early in the morning to go to work at the newspaper.


    However, what is different today is that the moment he left the house, a Fox TV OB truck stopped at the side of his door. Before he could react, the reporters from Fox TV directly surrounded him .


    "Hello, Mr. Phil-Wood, have you read the newspapers these days!" A beautiful reporter from Fox TV asked a little exaggeratedly.


    Phil Wood frowned slightly, and said, "I haven''t watched it yet, what''s the matter?"


    The beautiful reporter seemed to remind me very kindly, saying: "The box office of "The Truman Show" has exceeded 40 million US dollars, and it has successfully won its first weekly box office championship. As for "Cut Throat Island"?"


    "Sorry, I didn''t see the name "Cutthroat Island" in the top ten list last week, so when are you going to kiss that women''s boot!"


    Facing this beautiful reporter, Phil Wood''s expression didn''t change at all, as he looked very kind, but in fact contained a hint of sarcasm.


    He already knew the result, from the box office of the premiere on the first day, he already knew the situation he was about to face.


    "Friday night, I will personally go to Fox TV to fulfill my original promise and kiss that damned women''s ankle boot in public." Phil Wood cursed, turned and left quickly.


    The beautiful Fox TV reporter on the side didn''t continue to ask questions, everything was arranged, and Friday night was the highlight.


    As for Phil Wood?


    Although he was a little upset, he would not violate the original agreement. For him, 150,000 US dollars was not a small amount, enough to be worth more than half a year''s usual income.


    Besides, the box office results of "Cut Throat Island" really made him a little speechless, but if it was a little better, maybe he could find a passable excuse.


    Almost at the same time, a small dispute broke out in Paramount''s conference room.


    "The word-of-mouth of "The Truman Show" is not bad, and with the achievements of Ryan Gosling in the past, we can definitely increase some publicity budget appropriately." Shirley Lansing sat at the top of the conference room, looking very strong .


    Not far away, Robert Evans put forward different opinions, "Shirley, I admit that you chose to invest in "The Truman Show", which was a great decision and brought a considerable amount of money to the company. income."


    "But I must remind you that Ryan Gosling is different from ordinary film directors. His ambition is too great. We must let him restrain himself."


    Robert Evans seemed to say casually: "It is said that he has frequent contacts with some shareholders of Orion Films, and seems to want to buy the distribution department of Orion Films."


    Hollywood has never been a secret. From the moment Eric Prescott came, the news that Ryan wanted to buy the distribution department of Orion Films had spread to some Hollywood film companies.


    "Robert, please remember your identity, you don''t need to worry about these things." Shirley Lansing forcefully stopped Robert Evans from continuing.


    In fact, the two argued for hours at Paramount''s internal meetings.


    Robert Evans can be regarded as the veteran management of Paramount. He joined Paramount as early as 1967 and has released classic films such as "The Godfather" and "Love Story".


    Shirley Lansing has just joined Paramount for a few years, and she entered the ranks of high-level management in the first year, and directly became the chairman of Paramount Pictures Group in the second year. Many inside Paramount were unhappy with her.


    Of course, these people have to admit that since she joined Paramount, she has released several blockbuster films one after another, such as the "The Truman Show" just talked about, which is one of them.


    Robert Evans shrugged his shoulders and made a concession. He couldn''t really fall out with Shirley Lansing, otherwise he would be the one who was finally kicked out of Paramount, not Shirley. - Lansing.


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    At present, Shirley Lansing has increased the publicity budget of "The Truman Show" very strongly.


    Ryan didn''t pay attention to the box office trend of "The Truman Show", and left these matters to Sofia.


    He and Penelope Pataky formed an acquisition team, cooperated with Merrill Lynch personnel, and frequently contacted Orion Films shareholders.


    Faced with a transaction worth tens of millions of dollars, Ryan needed the professional legal protection of Penelope Pataky, and even the entire lawyer and tax office temporarily put down other work and focused all their energy on this transaction.


    Of course, Merrill Lynch did not stop in contact with the Canadian film company.


    In just a few days, Merrill Lynch sent a relatively good news that Orion Pictures agreed to conclude this transaction.


    The only headache is that the price is very high, as high as 43 million U.S. dollars, and it is not the entire Orion film industry, but only includes the distribution department and some video tape distribution channels, as well as the Orion brand.


    You must know that the acquisition invitation issued by 20th Century Fox to Carlock Films is only 50 million U.S. dollars, and it includes all assets, including a large film library.


    Of course, the reason given by the other party is very good. They believe that the Orion brand and a complete distribution channel in North America are worth as much as 43 million US dollars.


    Faced with such a high price, Ryan would naturally not agree and could only continue the negotiation.


    After two very brief negotiations, the shareholders of Orion Films lowered the price to 38 million US dollars on the premise that all cash must be paid in one lump sum, and after the completion, they insisted on the price and would rather terminate the transaction.


    Ryan is very clear that the price of 38 million US dollars is still very high.


    If it was the distribution department and brand of Orion Films in its glory days, he would definitely agree to it without hesitation, and even increase the price.


    But the current Orion Films has gone through a bankruptcy reorganization, and now it will merge with another company. The so-called perfect distribution channels, at most one-third of the remaining one-third would be good.


    As for the Orion brand!


    Far from the previous influence, for the price of 38 million US dollars, it is too expensive.


    At the same time, Gail-Anne-Hurd learned of Ryan''s plan to acquire Orion''s distribution department and brand, and put forward a proposal to buy the rights to the sequel of "Terminator" from Carlock Films, or follow the 20 Century Fox Collaboration.


    The earliest "Terminator" copyright is not in the hands of James Cameron, but in the hands of Gail-Anne-Hurd and Heimdale Film Company, each of which holds 50% of the copyright , Orion Pictures is the distributor of the first "Terminator", and has always had a close cooperative relationship with Heimdale Films.


    (James Cameron sold the Terminator rights to Gail-Anne Hurd for $1 before the film was made.)


    By the way, by the way, Carlock Films bought the rights to the sequel of "Terminator" from Heimdale Films.


    Gail-Anne-Herd''s proposal made Ryan somewhat hesitant. In his previous life, "Terminator 3" was a hit at the box office because of the high cost of filming. The filming budget of the entire film reached $200 million.


    Arnold Schwarzenegger''s salary alone is as high as 30 million US dollars. This is not counting James Cameron, who has already directed "Titanic" and won the title of King of the World. His director fee, so The cost of movies keeps rising.


    Of course, "Terminator 3" earned a box office of 433.4 million US dollars worldwide. For the film investment company Twentieth Century Fox, it still made money, at most a little less than expected.


    Ryan rubbed his head, and didn''t think about Gail-Anne-Heard''s proposal for the time being, unless she could persuade James-Cameron to give up the director''s position, let''s not talk about whether James-Cameron has a schedule. Ryan couldn''t accept the constant increase in film investment budget.


    According to the transfer agreement signed between James Cameron and Gail Anne Hurd, unless he voluntarily relinquishes the position of director, he can only direct the "Terminator" series of films.


    Well, a very speechless couple, no, to be precise, it should be an ex-husband and ex-wife.

 Chapter 145： three million dollars

    On Friday night, Phil Wood appeared on the Fox TV program again, and he was the same host as last time.


    "Last week, "The Truman Show" received a box office of 35.38 million U.S. dollars in three days in the first weekend, and won the box office championship for the first week, and there was almost no decline in the box office in the second week. It is expected that it will continue to win the weekly box office championship .��


    "Then the next time." The host''s voice changed, and the cameraman began to focus on Phil Wood, a close-up shot of his face, "Mr. Phil, do you want to fulfill the promise you made?"


    "Of course." Phil Wood said without any hesitation, "I will fulfill my promise in public."


    The next moment, he picked up the women''s high-heeled short boots from the table, and kissed them hard in front of countless audiences and cameras. His lips stayed on the boots for at least a few seconds.


    "And here I need to say to Rainey-Harlin that Cutthroat Island was so bad it ruined all the pirate stuff and he should have kissed the other boot."


    "At the same time, I want to admit that "The Truman Show" is a very good movie, and Ryan Gosling is one of the best directors in Hollywood." Phil Wood said very sincerely, not at all because of boot kisses bring shame.


    However, Phil-Wood twitched deep in his heart. When he was kissing the boots just now, he obviously smelled a scent belonging to a woman, which made him have a very bad guess.


    The only thing that comforted him was that, as Ryan Gosling had said, the owner of the women''s high-heeled short boots should be very charming.


    Having just watched the boot-kissing show on TV, Ryan made an exaggerated look and said, "Wow, did he actually kiss?"


    "Sure enough, all film critics are the same. For the sake of fame and money, they don''t care about anything."


    "A boring topic." Helen-Solomon walked to the front of the TV, pressed a switch, turned off the TV, and returned to the sofa to sit down.


    "Twentieth Century Fox is very interested in making a Terminator sequel, and Jim Gianopoulos would like to talk to you personally."


    Jim Gianopoulos!


    Ryan was slightly taken aback, a name he was very familiar with, even more familiar than the current CEO of 20th Century Fox, Tom Rothman.


    In his previous life, Jim Gianopoulos was regarded as Tom Rothman''s successor, and seemed to have been the chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures.


    "Make an appointment with him." Ryan didn''t mind getting to know a Twentieth Century Fox executive.


    "And don''t forget, be careful with Gail-Anne-Hard." Helen-Solomon said pointedly: "Although you are working well with her now, she is far from being as simple as she seems. Ambitious woman."


    "Don''t worry, the "Terminator" matter is only a preliminary plan. Whether the shooting plan can be implemented depends on part of the copyright in the hands of Carlock Films, and the final destination." Ryan said indifferently .


    He naturally knew that Gail-Anne-Herd was not easy, otherwise part of the copyright of "Terminator" would not easily fall into her hands, and she would even become the producer of the film.


    However, at most he will shoot a sequel to "Terminator", that is, "Terminator 3", and there will be no intersection due to subsequent copyright issues.


    Besides, an ambitious woman is what Ryan needs.


    "By the way, Sophia asked me to pass you a script." Helen-Solomon took out a very ordinary script from the lady''s briefcase she carried with her, and placed it on the coffee table in front of her.


    "She said, you should read it, this script is very similar to your recent shooting style."


    Speaking of this, Helen-Solomon showed a strange look, and continued: "This script is from a new director, and his requirements are very strict. Not only does he need to pay a considerable amount of script buyout fee, but he must also direct it. Make this film."


    "New director!" Ryan suddenly became interested, picked up the script and flipped through it. The next moment, a very familiar story gradually appeared in front of his eyes.


    "Buy it."


    "Let Sophia immediately notify the author of the script and agree to all his requests."


    Ryan showed a very anxious expression abnormally, "No, call Sophia now, I will see the author of the script today, and also inform Penelope-Pataky, let her come over and draft a script Buy out the contract."


    Helen-Solomon was taken aback for a moment, then looked deeply at Ryan, immediately picked up the phone and called Sophia, asking her to contact the author of the script.


    Ryan was also not idle, and notified Penelope Pataky to come over immediately, and then carefully read the script in his hand to make sure it was correct.


    About an hour later, under the darkness, a group of people came to the airport and sat in the waiting hall.


    Sofia Coppola complained, "Ryan, you must be serious!"


    "Well, even if you are serious, you don''t need to be so anxious. You can wait until you take the flight to New York tomorrow morning."


    Ryan took the coffee from Penelope Pataky, thanked him, took a sip through the straw, and said, "You seem to have forgotten, this is the script you recommended to me."


    "God!" Sofia Coppola patted herself regretfully, "I should really burn that script instead of asking Helen to hand it over to you."


    "Let''s go." Ryan stood up and said, "Helen is already here."


    Penelope Pataky stood up without saying anything.


    Sofia Coppola complained again.


    Los Angeles is 2,450 miles away from New York. Even by plane, it takes about six hours.


    The good news is that because it is a charter flight, you can get a good night''s sleep.


    The next morning, outside New York''s JFK International Airport, in a 24-hour coffee shop, Ryan met the writer of the script, Nate Shyamalan, a very young Indian.


    Ryan seemed to hear Sophia muttering something in a low voice, it turned out to be an Indian.


    "Hello, Nate."


    "Can I call you that!" Ryan didn''t quite know how to call an Indian by his name.


    "Okay." Nate-Shyamalan was a little nervous, and said, "Hello, Director Ryan, and Miss Sophia."


    Obviously, among the group, besides Ryan, he also knew Sofia from the Coppola family.


    Greeting each other briefly, several people sat down, and Ryan said very directly: "If you agree, we can sign the copyright buyout agreement now."


    "3 million dollars?" Knight Shyamalan asked in disbelief.


    "Yes, $3 million." Ryan agreed without hesitation.


    "I will direct this film?" Knight-Shyamalan resisted the idea of ??agreeing, and continued to ask.


    "Okay." Ryan agreed again.


    For a moment, Nate-Shyamalan was at a loss.


    As soon as he received Sophia''s call last night, he drove excitedly to the airport hall and waited for a whole night, hoping that someone would buy the script and get the chance to direct it.


    However, when everything really happened, right in front of his eyes, Nate-Shyamalan suddenly felt a little overwhelmed.


    "I can guarantee that the film investment will not be less than 35 million U.S. dollars, and it will take no more than half a year to prepare the crew." Ryan is not joking, but really intends to invest 35 million U.S. dollars.


    $35 million!


    Knight-Shyamalan took a deep breath and said, "I need to find a lawyer."


    "Okay." Ryan smiled.


    Witnessed by the lawyers of both parties that morning, a script copyright buyout agreement was signed, and Knight-Shyamalan immediately received a $3 million check and the opportunity to direct films in the future.


    The moment Knight-Shyamalan received the $3 million check, Ryan made a small request, "I hope you can change the gender of the little protagonist in the script."


    "Like a cute little girl instead of a boy."


    gender!


    Knight-Shyamalan showed hesitation, but felt the $3 million check in his arms, and thought of the long-term support of his family, and even paid him hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars.


    He nodded subconsciouslyAn expected answer made Ryan very satisfied.


    When the two sides agreed to meet in Los Angeles, Knight-Shyamalan hurried back home, and he wanted to return the money to his family who had supported him.


    On the way, Nate-Shyamalan got a call, "What Disney?"


    "I''m very sorry, you are one step late, I have already sold the copyright of the script."


    After speaking, Nate-Shyamalan hung up the phone very simply.


    David Vogel was full of regret. The script of "The Sixth Sense" was very good. He had a premonition that this script would be a big success, so without the approval of the company, he planned to spend 3 million US dollars first. Buy the copyright of the script.


    It''s a pity he came a step late.


    (In fact, he actually paid $3 million for the rights to The Sixth Sense.)


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 Chapter 146： Meet

    In an express hotel not far from Kennedy Airport, a group of people took a comfortable nap to supplement their sleep, and met Scarlett Johansson''s parents by the way in the evening.


    Early the next morning, I took another flight back to Los Angeles.


    In the first-class cabin of the plane, Helen-Solomon read the script of "The Sixth Sense" more than once. At least she admitted that this is a charming story. at last.


    "Nice story, very suitable for Scarlett."


    Helen-Solomon closed the script, turned to look at Ryan, and said, "But $3 million is too expensive, and Knight-Shyamalan is only a rookie director, directing a film with a budget of $35 million is really risky." Too high."


    Ryan shrugged his shoulders and did not explain too much. It is indeed a very crazy thing to spend 3 million US dollars to buy a copyright, but as time goes by, film companies will often pay for a good story copyright. More.


    "Helen, first of all, I would like to say that I was also a rookie director back then."


    No one would believe that Knight Shyamalan could succeed, but he really did it in his previous life. "The Sixth Sense" is the third film he directed, and his second official film.


    Now he has just finished filming his second film, "The Sixth Sense", which he created during this period.


    "Actually, you are more suitable to direct this film than Knight Shyamalan." Helen Solomon expressed her meaning very straightforwardly.


    "I think so too." Ryan made a helpless gesture and said, "It''s a pity that Nate-Shyamalan won''t agree."


    "What''s more, you can shoot according to Hollywood rules and find investment institutions."


    Most Hollywood film companies do not use their own funds to shoot all the films, but choose financing and shoot with the money of investors or investment institutions.


    Of course, there is another very important issue. There is not so much money in the studio account, and it will take a certain amount of time to withdraw the funds. Except for the funds reserved for the purchase of Orion��s distribution department, it is impossible to invest tens of millions of dollars at once, and And a Terminator sequel.


    "That''s the wise decision," Sofia Coppola interjected.


    To make a movie with your own money, in the eyes of Hollywood studios, is just plain silly.


    "Go back and ask Paramount for me to see if they have any plans to cooperate, in the name of Orion." Ryan has no plans to let Orion invest and issue alone.


    Leaving aside the remaining capacity of Orion��s distribution department, there are too many unexpected factors in choosing a separate investment and distribution. If you hire a Hollywood giant, you can avoid a lot of trouble, and let Orion co-publish, you can take the opportunity to improve the distribution channels.


    "No problem." Sofia Coppola agreed and said, "I thought you would choose to release Orion."


    "I''m not Steven Spielberg. I don''t have that big ambition. I want to break the monopoly of Hollywood giants." Ryan said very frankly.


    Even DreamWorks often chooses to cooperate with several Hollywood giants.


    "Dreamworks?" Sofia Coppola shook her head and didn''t go on. Since the establishment of Dreamworks, there hasn''t been any big moves.


    However, many people in Hollywood know that DreamWorks is only in an incubation period, and Steven Spielberg and others need to find sources of funds and form a complete distribution department.


    Within a few years, DreamWorks will reveal its sharp claws.


    Like DreamWorks, Ryan, who is about to buy Orion Films, also needs to hide and will not try to challenge the monopoly of Hollywood giants, and will even choose to cooperate with several Hollywood giants for a long time.


    After a six-hour flight, the group just got off the plane and met several reporters. Ryan could only stop and accept a brief interview.


    "A big thank you to Mr. Phil Wood for the compliment, and for his courage, not everyone dares to kiss a women''s boot."


    "As for Cutthroat Island?"


    "I want to say that it''s really terrible. Renee Harlem shouldn''t have let Geena Davis act in this film, and even revised the script many times." Ryan complained a few words and left the airport quickly.


    The topic of Phil Wood kissing the women''s high-heeled ankle boots did not weaken, but intensified. It has become a hot topic that the North American media and audience are most concerned about. Many people even say it after drinking, let that guy Kiss women''s boots and go.


    In addition, there are also constant speculations about who the hostess of the women''s high-heeled short boots is. All female actors who have had contact with Ryan recently are within the scope of speculation by the media and the public.


    It is not ruled out that Paramount played a role in promoting it. Paramount will not let go of such a hot topic.


    Of course, it is impossible for any topic to last for a long time. It is estimated that it will not take long for the media and the public to gradually forget about this matter.


    The only people who were hurt in the whole thing were probably Rainey-Harlin and Cutthroat Island.


    Facing a box-office bomb recorded in the annals of Hollywood, Rainey-Harlin wisely took his wife on a trip to Switzerland and temporarily forgot about it.


    Carlock Films, the investor of "Cut Throat Island", is busy negotiating with 20th Century Fox, trying to sell it at a good price, so as to avoid bankruptcy and liquidation.


    Therefore, no one paid any attention to the attacks of Phil Wood and Ryan.


    MGM will not waste energy on a failed film.


    Early the next morning, Ryan brought Penelope Pataky to a small private club in North Hollywood.


    "Hello, Jon."


    "This is my friend and personal lawyer Penelope." Ryan pointed to Penelope-Pataky and introduced.


    "Hello, Ryan, Miss Penelope." Jon Felthammer looked at the very young director in front of him, or he was about to become the boss of a distribution company.


    The three made a brief introduction, sat down, and asked the waiter to bring over three cups of coffee.


    Ryan said very directly: "Eric has already talked to me, and Orion welcomes you very much."


    "Okay." Jon Fertimer thought for a moment and said, "First of all, I want to declare that Eric didn''t ask for my opinion."


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    "Also, I''d like to hear about the future development of Orion first."


    There are many Hollywood film companies, and there are also many distribution companies. Orion, which has not completed the transaction and has become incomplete after bankruptcy and reorganization, is honestly not very attractive to him.


    He would never have appeared here if it hadn''t been for Eric Presko''s introduction, and the hot young director in Hollywood right in front of him.


    Ryan shrugged his shoulders, did not choose to refuse, and said: "I haven''t bought the Orion distribution department and brand yet, and there is not much room for planning in terms of specific details."


    "However, Gail-Anne-Hurd holds a part of the copyright of "Terminator", and I have already obtained her consent to have a preliminary contact with 20th Century Fox. If all goes well, a "Terminator" The sequel, which will be the first film produced by the new Orion Films."


    "In addition, I just spent 3 million US dollars from New York to buy the copyright of a script, and I will jointly fund the filming and distribution with Paramount."


    The future plan for the new Orion Films is very simple, with a large investment in the production of films, for the time being, it will not invest and distribute alone, but will attract a Hollywood giant.


    Of course, it does not rule out independent investment and distribution of some low-cost films, such as horror films or films purchased from overseas.


    A Terminator sequel?


    Jon Felthammer''s eyes shined, it''s a good project, and it''s still cooperating with 20th Century Fox.


    As for buying a script copyright at a price of 3 million US dollars?


    It made him look a little weird, such a high price is very rare even in Hollywood.


    "It''s The Sixth Sense!"


    "The script that David Vogel, the president of Walt Disney Studios, saw." Jon Fertimer asked.


    Ryan glanced at him in surprise, nodded and said, "Yes."


    "I''ve already bought it."


    On the side, Penelope Pataky''s eyes flickered, and she secretly looked at Ryan, no wonder she went to New York overnight to directly buy the copyright of "The Sixth Sense" at a price of 3 million US dollars.


    "David Vogel has always had a good eye, but $3 million is too expensive.


    "It is difficult for Walt Disney Studios to agree to spend 3 million US dollars to only buy the copyright of a script. The same is true for Sony." Jon Felthammer knows some of the scripts of "The Sixth Sense".


    Knight-Shyamalan not only mailed the script to one film company, but like most screenwriters, he will mail it to all famous Hollywood film companies and studios to try his luck.


    "The price of 3 million US dollars is indeed too expensive, but I personally think that "The Sixth Sense" is worth the price." Ryan felt somewhat pained.


    However, considering the achievements of "The Sixth Sense", a mere $3 million is only an insignificant figure.


    "Back to the topic."


    "The future Orion will lack a president who is familiar with Hollywood operations, and he will temporarily serve as the head of the distribution department for a while." Ryan looked at Jon Felthammer quietly, and said: "Regarding legal matters, we can hand over Leave it to Penelope Pataky."


    Any executive of a Hollywood film company who leaves early will have to face the problem of breach of contract. Including Ryan''s studio, every employee will sign a very strict contract.


    It is not only a guarantee for employees, but also prevents competitors from poaching people.


    That''s why Ryan chose to buy Orion''s distribution department instead of forming a new distribution company and then poaching people through headhunting companies. In that case, the high liquidated damages would make him really bankrupt.


    "I need to think about it for a few days." Jon Fertimer said cautiously.


    "As for liquidated damages!"


    He showed a wry smile and said, "Sony''s board of directors has long hoped that I can take the initiative to resign, so I will never embarrass this matter, at most a symbolic compensation for liquidated damages."


    Otherwise, he would not leave his position as Sony''s vice president and come here to discuss a distribution company that has not yet been implemented.


    In his previous life, he finally chose to leave Sony, joined the newly established Lionsgate Films, and held the power of Lionsgate Films for many years.

 Chapter 147： bought it

    Compared with the summer schedule, the only advantage of the Christmas schedule is that the spring schedule in January, February, and March of the next year is one of the off-seasons for the box office in North America, so films released in November and December can have a relatively long screening Expect.


    For example, "The Truman Show" is one of them.


    In the second week, the box office of "The Truman Show" inevitably experienced a slight decline, but fortunately, the decline was not very large.


    Not counting Christmas Day on Monday, $32.56 million was harvested in six days.


    If you count the $35.38 million harvested in the first three days of the first weekend, and the $14.02 million on Christmas Day.


    In just ten days, the North American box office reached 82.41 million US dollars. Almost all media agreed that the box office of "The Truman Show" will break through the 100 million US dollar mark this week, and the filming cost of the film is only 35 million US dollars.


    Even a math idiot knows one thing, as the film investors Paramount and Lucasfilm will definitely make a lot of money.


    Of course, with the advent of the new week, some American universities start school one after another, it is impossible for "The Truman Show" to continue to be popular, and Paramount''s high-intensity publicity has also reached the final stage.


    Next, Paramount will inevitably reduce its publicity efforts and invest some resources in other films.


    However, the benefits of the Christmas schedule are beginning to appear gradually. "The Truman Show" has a relatively long screening period, and it can rely on a little time to accumulate box office.


    "The Truman Show" was a big hit, apart from embarrassing Touchstone Films and Disney.


    In the past few days, Tom Rothman, CEO of Twentieth Century Fox, has also been in a bad mood.


    A project that was supposed to belong to 20th Century Fox was rejected by 20th Century Fox itself.


    Tom Rothman''s face was a bit gloomy. He shouldn''t have given up on this cooperation plan and the cooperation with Ryan Gosling.


    "I have a message!"


    Jim Gianopoulos said somewhat abnormally: "Ryan Gosling and Gail Anne Hurd intend to restart the sequel of "Terminator", so Carlock Films'' motion."


    "I think we can make a decision quickly, whether to directly reject it, and then obtain the filming rights of the sequel of "Terminator" through a bankruptcy auction, or continue to follow the original acquisition plan."


    In fact, as early as November, Carlock Films was on the verge of bankruptcy. For this reason, 20th Century Fox planned to acquire the entire property of Carlock Films at a price of 50 million US dollars.


    However, the two parties have not reached an acquisition agreement. The reason is very obvious. Carlock Films hopes to use the release of "Cut Throat Island" to bring it back to life or increase the acquisition price.


    But with "Cutthroat Island" becoming the biggest box office bomb in Hollywood history, Carlock Films not only failed to recover, but instead took on huge debts.


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    As a result, 20th Century Fox has become hesitant about whether to continue to spend 50 million US dollars to acquire a carlock film industry that is burdened with huge debts.


    Until this time, the sequel to "Terminator" appeared.


    For a while, all the executives of 20th Century Fox were shaken. Ryan Gosling had already proved his directing ability to everyone through the huge sales of "The Truman Show".


    Besides, this is not a new script, but a sequel to "Terminator", with the reputation and influence accumulated from the two blockbuster films "Terminator 1" and "Terminator 2".


    As long as Ryan Gosling''s shooting level is stable, the sequel of "Terminator" will definitely be a big hit at the box office.


    Colette Singer was the first to speak and said: "Let Carlock Films go bankrupt, get the rights to the sequel of "Terminator" through the bankruptcy auction process, and continue to maintain a cooperative relationship with Ryan Gosling."


    "In this way, not only can we get the right to shoot the sequel of "Terminator", but we also don''t have to bear the huge debt of Carlock Films."


    "agree!"


    "Can��"


    The executives of 20th Century Fox almost unanimously agreed that no one would refuse to spend the smallest price to get the right to shoot the sequel of "Terminator".


    "However, it seems that Ryan Gosling is about to buy the distribution department of Orion Films, and just spent $3 million to buy a script copyright from Disney." Someone reminded.


    Jim Gianopoulos quickly said: "The copyright of "The Sixth Sense", he seems to intend to cooperate with Paramount in the name of Orion Pictures, which is about to be bought."


    Paramount!


    The faces of the 20th Century Fox executives present immediately changed. Over the past few years, Paramount''s performance has continued to rise, and Paramount has become one of 20th Century Fox''s biggest competitors.


    As for the so-called Orion Films?


    No one is worried that for 20th Century Fox, it is easy to suppress an ordinary distribution company.


    Tom Rothman has been silent, seems to be thinking about something, while cooperating with 20th Century Fox and Paramount?


    "Get the right to shoot the sequel of "Terminator" as soon as possible..."


    "In addition, a small celebration banquet will be held in the name of "Braveheart", and Ryan Gosling, Gail Anne Hurd, James Cameron and others will be invited to participate."


    The North American distributor of "Braveheart" is Paramount, and Twentieth Century Fox is the film''s overseas distributor.


    Having said that, he paused, "Many shareholders of the company, including Mr. Rupert Murdoch, are very dissatisfied with this year''s performance."


    "So in the future cooperation, I don''t want any surprises."


    All the top executives of 20th Century Fox became quiet and scary, and some even showed worried expressions.


    Ordinary shareholders are fine, but Rupert Murdoch is dissatisfied, which is likely to trigger changes in the company''s top management.


    But then again, 20th Century Fox''s performance this year is indeed a bit underwhelming.


    There are only two films with a box office of more than 100 million, one of which is "Die Hard 3", relying on the North American market to barely cover the cost, but it has made a lot of money in overseas markets, and the other is a cooperation with Ryan Gosling The "Saw" series.


    The performance is almost at the bottom of several giants.


    In the next few days, Ryan personally and the negotiating team conducted several rounds of negotiations with the shareholders of Orion Films, and the two sides barely reached an agreement.


    At a price of 28 million US dollars, and a one-time payment, he bought the Orion brand and the North American theater distribution department, excluding the video tape distribution channel.


    It''s like owning a distribution company.


    The reason why the distribution channel of video tapes will be excluded is that the two camps of DVD have unified the standards in September this year, and it is expected that the era of DVD will come soon.


    In the second year, 20th Century Fox officially refused to acquire Carlock Films. Carlock Films will soon face bankruptcy and liquidation. It is entirely possible to buy Carlock Films�� video tape distribution company through a bankruptcy auction.


    In addition, according to Ryan''s plan, the new Orion Films will be relocated to an office building in North Hollywood as a whole, just one street away from the studio.


    Subsequently, most of the staff in the studio were transferred to Orion Films, leaving only a few ordinary employees and an operator, and the studio continued to exist.


    At the same time, merging the copyright of the studio''s "Chain Saw" series of films into Orion Films can be regarded as a stabilizing effect.


    The copyrights of the Marvel Comics superheroes continue to remain under the banner of the studio.


    Instead of merging Orion Pictures with the studio outright, Ryan chose to keep it that way.


    During the period, Jon Felthammer officially resigned from Sony Pictures. As he himself said, neither the company''s board of directors nor a group of high-level executives from Japan made things difficult for him.


    In just a few days, he officially left Sony Pictures, which was frighteningly fast.


    Immediately after leaving the company, Jon Felthammer joined Orion Films as the vice president of the company and a temporary part-time head of the distribution department.


    Ryan very generously improved the treatment of the company''s employees, and promised to give Jon Fertemer certain options.


    The top executives of American companies almost all get some company options more or less, which can be regarded as a bundle of interests, and Ryan is naturally no exception.


    However, Orion Pictures needs a certain amount of time to adjust and get familiar with the new company framework. At least temporarily, it will not accept the distribution business At the same time, it officially contacted Twentieth Century Fox in the name of Orion Pictures, preparing to restart " Terminator sequel.


    For this reason, Ryan stayed in the office of Orion Films for several days, silently writing down some plot details of "Terminator 3" in his previous life.


    For the cooperation of "The Sixth Sense", Paramount was a little hesitant. Facing a new director with no achievements at all, instead of being directed by Ryan himself, it was difficult for Paramount to directly agree.


    Even, Paramount stated that as long as Ryan can personally direct "The Sixth Sense", the two parties can sign a cooperation agreement immediately.


    This is the biggest difference between a well-known director and a new director.


    Even Paramount is having a hard time making up its mind to invest in a film directed by a new director.


    It was Twentieth Century Fox who showed the intention of investing.


    It''s just that Ryan didn''t want to hang himself from a tree in 20th Century Fox like a fool, so he didn''t pick up this topic.

 Chapter 148： banquet

    Beverly Hills at night is still very bustling, with tourists coming and going from all over the world.


    Inside a black Bentley, Sofia Coppola looked at the mansions not far from the window, "Ryan, from now on, you are already the owner of a film company, and you are also a film company with a long history , and a relatively complete North American theater distribution channel, so... ".


    "So what?" Ryan asked, turning his head to look at her.


    "For example, how about a Beverly Hills mansion that fits your current status?" Sofia Coppola was eager to try.


    Mansion in Beverly Hills?


    Ryan was a little pensive. Having a mansion that can hold banquets is not only a status symbol, but also a long-term investment, but he has to pay a considerable amount of property taxes every year.


    "not so good."


    "I seem to need a personal bodyguard more than a mansion in Beverly Hills." Looking at Beverly Hills in front of him, Ryan suddenly remembered something.


    With only a year or so to go before the robbery in North Hollywood, he didn''t want to encounter a robber at gunpoint.


    As for the American police!


    Forget it, private bodyguards are more reliable.


    "Besides, I have no money now." Ryan said a very critical question, he has no money.


    However, buying a mansion in Beverly Hills costs at least a few million dollars, or even tens of millions of dollars.


    In addition to leaving a sum of money in the studio account as the operating expenses of the new Orion Films, it also needs to support Blue Sky Studio and the next two projects. It is almost impossible to spend a large amount of money at one time. Buy a mansion in Beverly Hills.


    "A bank loan is available, no cash is needed." Sofia Coppola obviously prepared it long ago.


    "Bank loan!" Ryan touched his chin. If it was a bank loan, he might not be able to buy a mansion in Beverly Hills.


    "Okay, I''ll leave it to you. The premise is to help me find a qualified personal bodyguard first." He thought for a while, and finally agreed. Anyway, he will need to buy a mansion in Beverly Hills sooner or later.


    "OK." Sofia Coppola readily agreed, "Remember to lend me a stay for a while then."


    Ryan gave her a blank look. It is estimated that it is a fake to live for a while, and her purpose is to bring people over for a party.


    Not long after, two luxury cars, one in front and one in the back, drove into a very luxurious manor, at least a full circle bigger than the mansion Sofia said.


    A group of people got out of the car and, led by the waiter, walked into a large garden.


    At this time, many people had come to the garden, holding glasses of red wine and chatting with each other.


    If you observe carefully, you will soon find a very interesting thing. Except for a few "Braveheart" crew members, almost all the 20th Century Fox executives at the banquet


    As soon as he entered the garden, Ryan saw the figure of a goddess, Sophie Marceau.


    "A celebration banquet?" He curled his lips. It would be more appropriate to say that it was a meeting, otherwise Gail-Anne-Hurd and James-Cameron would not be invited.


    Everyone is well aware of this, I''m afraid only Sophie Marceau and others are at a loss.


    "Ryan, congratulations. The box office of "The Truman Show" has officially exceeded 100 million. You have created another classic film."


    Tom Rothman greeted him personally, gave Ryan a strong hug, and said in a somewhat sour tone: "I really shouldn''t have rejected the cooperation of the "The Truman Show" project."


    With "The Truman Show" entering its third week of screenings, the film''s North American box office has officially exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars, and the first week of overseas box office is also very good. It is expected that the final overseas box office should not be much different from the North American box office.


    "We have other cooperation, don''t we?" Ryan hugged gently, and immediately let go of his hands. He was not interested in hugging Tom Rothman, unless he was Sophie Marceau.


    Keke, I''m a bit off topic.


    "Indeed." Tom Rothman had a smile on his face, and introduced to a tall, bearded middle-aged man beside him, "This is Director James Cameron."


    "I think Ms. Gail should be very familiar with him." He glanced at the calm Gail-Anne-Herd and said slightly jokingly.


    "It''s a great honor to meet you, Mr. Cameron." Ryan greeted very politely.


    "The copyright of Spider-Man is in your hands!" James Cameron stared at Ryan, his tone seemed a little bit unfriendly.


    Directing Spider-Man is one of his biggest obsessions.


    Before Ryan could figure out how to answer, Gail-Anne-Hurd interjected directly and said, "James, pay attention to your tone of voice."


    "Oh, I almost forgot, you used to be like this, you haven''t changed at all." She said it bluntly.


    "Okay, Gail, I don''t want to argue with you anymore, and you know that Spider-Man is one of my biggest dreams." James Cameron was a little helpless, facing Gail-Anne-Herd, he Has been at a disadvantage.


    This has been the case in the past, and it is still difficult to change now.


    "It''s a pity that Spider-Man''s decision-making power is not in your hands." Gail-Anne-Hurd said still unceremoniously.


    Copyright Spider-Man!


    Tom Rothman had a strange look in his eyes. He had naturally heard about the lawsuits between Marvel Comics and several Hollywood film companies some time ago, but he didn''t expect that the copyright of Spider-Man would eventually fall into the hands of Ryan Gosling.


    "Could you two stop for a while." He stopped the quarrel between a pair of ex-husbands and ex-wife, and said, "Why don''t you sit down and have a drink and talk."


    Faced with Tom Rothman''s proposal, everyone naturally would not refuse. They walked to a corner of the garden and sat down, calling the waiter to serve red wine and champagne.


    Sophie Marceau, who had just rushed over from France, felt a little speechless after feeling the strange atmosphere at the celebration banquet.


    "No party girls, no young models, not even Hollywood stars invited over, it was the worst celebration party I''ve ever seen," she complained.


    At almost every Hollywood banquet, there will be a group of young men and women with outstanding appearance, some are specially invited models, and some are actors who desperately squeezed in.


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    Their purpose is very simple, nothing more than trying their luck, and paying a certain price, trying to get the favor of a big man, so as to get some less important roles.


    "The reason is very simple."


    Mel Gibson swung the red wine in the glass, looked at the corner not far away, and said, "That is the protagonist tonight, not us."


    "Tom Rothman, James Cameron, Ryan Gosling, Gail Anne Hurd, if you add Arnold Schwarzenegger, what do you think of."


    Sophie-Marceau connected the names of several people together, and it is easy to come up with an answerIt is "Terminator"! "


    "Twentieth Century Fox wants to restart the sequel of "Terminator"!" Her breathing became a little short.


    "Braveheart" sold well at the box office, and she was not satisfied with it. On the contrary, she had the idea of ??Hollywood development, and it was the sequel to "Terminator".


    The current Sophie-Marceau is no longer the literary girl she was back then. Facing a big-budget sci-fi project, not only does she not have any disgust, but she is eager to try it.


    "The bankruptcy process of Carlock Films is very fast. Twentieth Century Fox is bound to win the filming rights of the sequel of "Terminator" which is about to go bankrupt, and Ryan Gosling has just bought a part of the assets of Orion Films, and Orion The studio released Terminator 1."


    Mel Gibson changed his voice and said, "However, we all know that the protagonist of "Terminator" will always be Arnold Schwarzenegger, and there is no room for female characters in it."


    Sophie Marceau''s eyes darkened, and she seemed a little regretful. Just as Mel Gibson said, the protagonist of the "Terminator" series will always be Arnold Schwarzenegger, and there will hardly be a very brilliant actor. female character.

 Chapter 149： $130 million

    "I think we should be able to talk about the topic of "Terminator." Tom Rothman put down his glass and went straight to the topic of tonight.


    "Yes." Ryan drank the red wine in the glass and said, "This time I will cooperate in the name of Orion Films."


    Orion Pictures!


    Tom Rothman''s face didn''t change in any way, this matter has long been expected by him, "No problem."


    "Twentieth Century Fox will get the rights to the sequel of "Terminator" as soon as possible..."


    "Ryan, at the same time, I hope you and Cameron can come up with the script as soon as possible."


    Hearing this, Ryan glanced at James Cameron subconsciously, and said unhurriedly: "Actually, I have already written a preliminary outline of the plot."


    After speaking, he glanced at Sofia Coppola.


    Sofia Coppola took out two thin scripts from the lady''s bag knowingly, and handed them to Tom Rothman and James Cameron respectively.


    James Cameron looked a bit unhappy, but he still took the script and looked down.


    The next moment, he frowned, a female villain?


    It seems to be very similar to the plot he expected, and it can even be said that it is roughly the same.


    However, he didn''t say anything. It''s not uncommon for creativity to crash in Hollywood.


    Tom Rothman flipped through the script, the standard commercial popcorn storyline, there is nothing too brilliant, the only bright spot is the female villain.


    "Cameron, what do you think?" He asked James Cameron, who was frowning.


    "Generally, it''s not bad." James Cameron closed the script in his hand, and instead of continuing to answer Tom Rothman, he stared at Ryan and asked, "Why is it a female villain!"


    "Feminism." Ryan shrugged his shoulders and said, "It is not difficult to find that with the rise of feminism, more and more female audiences will choose to go to the cinema. It will occupy a more important position in the film."


    Regarding Ryan''s answer, James Cameron didn''t say much, only Tom Rothman frowned. Female audiences are not the main audience in North America.


    However, Ryan continued: "A good-looking, tall, ruthless female robot can easily attract the attention of male audiences."


    "Although what you said is good." James Cameron said slowly, "but what the audience needs is a strong villain, so as to bring out Schwarzenegger''s strength."


    He didn''t go on to say the rest.


    It is difficult for a strong female villain to be what Ryan said, and it is difficult for a beautiful, tall, ruthless female robot to show a strong side, at least it needs to be even better than Arnold�� Schwarzenegger degree.


    "New changes can be made in terms of special effects and motion direction."


    Ryan didn''t hide anything about this. "First of all, above the special effects, the new female villain robot will be the latest top-notch model, such as a liquid female robot. She can quickly heal herself from any physical damage."


    "A liquid female robot that cannot be destroyed no matter how powerful Schwarzenegger is." He added.


    James - Cameron and Tom - Rothman''s eyes light up, it seems like a good idea, a female robot that even Schwarzenegger can''t destroy.


    "In terms of action, the T-850 robot played by Schwarzenegger does not need to make too many changes, just like the first two "Terminator", which fully demonstrates Schwarzenegger''s strength."


    "However, for the role of the female villain robot, it has a completely different action style from previous North American films, and it has to appear sharp, vigorous and ruthless."


    "For this, I need to go to Xiangjiang and hire an action director team." Ryan will not completely follow the plot of "Terminator 3" in his previous life.


    Especially in the actions of the female villains, they will fully demonstrate the sharp, vigorous and cold style of the previous life that was almost rotten on the street.


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    "Can you be more specific." James Cameron was not very familiar with Xiangjiang''s action style in Ryan''s mouth.


    On the contrary, Tom Rothman nodded thoughtfully. Twentieth Century Fox has released some Xiangjiang action movies. It seems that the action style on that side is different from the Hollywood style, and it can better bring out what female actors are best at. On the one hand, such as a slender figure, gorgeous body movements and so on.


    "For example, time is frozen. The female liquid robot can dodge the bullets sprayed out by the T-850 under almost frozen time."


    "I call it bullet time." Ryan said the bullet time in "The Matrix" in his previous life without blushing.


    As for the life and death of "The Matrix"?


    It has nothing to do with him. The reason is very simple. As early as 1994, Lana Wachowski had already written the script of "The Matrix" and was bought by Warner Bros.


    "Combine time freezing with guns and body movements!" James Cameron said with a hint of excitement, "It''s such a crazy idea, I even want to go back and try it now."


    "Tomorrow we can go to the digital field to try the time freeze, no, the effect of bullet time."


    James Cameron is one of the founding fathers of the digital realm.


    In fact, Hollywood has had time freezing or time cutting special effects a long time ago, and they have appeared in many films.


    However, it is "The Matrix" directed by sisters/brothers Andy Wachowski and Lana Wachowski that fully demonstrates the charm of time freezing. bullet time.


    (Well, this pair of siblings or sisters, brothers, the titles are a bit complicated.)


    "James!" Gail-Anne-Heard reminded inappropriately: "Don''t forget "Titanic"."


    "Do you want to leave the entire crew behind and experiment with bullet time special effects?"


    Since September last year, that is, September 1995, "Titanic" has entered the formal preparation stage.


    "Don''t worry, it won''t take much time, and it won''t delay the work of the crew." James Cameron responded casually.


    Tom Rothman looked at the excited James Cameron expressionlessly, and suddenly had a bad feeling that the filming process of "Titanic" would not be peaceful.


    Twentieth Century Fox is one of the investors of "Titanic", Paramount is responsible for the North American distribution of the film, and Twentieth Century Fox is responsible for the overseas distribution of the film.


    As Tom Rothman expected, the shooting process of "Titanic" was full of hardships, and the film director James Cameron kept asking for additional investment.


    However, the film has spent a huge amount of money in the middle of filming, and no one dares to accept it or stop filming.


    In desperation, Twentieth Century Fox and Paramount had no choice but to increase their investment, almost without selling their ass.


    Of course, they in turn almost drove the tyrant to commit suicide, with James Cameron even showing the blade at a press conference, claiming he would use it if the film ultimately failed...


    It can be described as twists and turns.


    "Very good idea." Tom Rothman had to interrupt James Cameron and asked, "What about the film''s budget?"


    For such a large-scale commercial sci-fi production, with the use of a large number of special effects scenes and Xiangjiang''s action guidance team, the budget for the entire film of UU Reading is by no means a small amount.


    "At least $130 million or more."


    Ryan made preliminary calculations, excluding Arnold-Schwarzenegger''s high salary, it would take at least 90 million US dollars to shoot the expected effect, and there must be no accidents during the period, and the salary expenses of all crew members should be reduced.


    That''s why Ryan reported a $130 million budget.


    (Arnold-Schwarzenegger''s salary in the previous life was as high as 30 million U.S. dollars.)


    $130 million!


    Including Tom Rothman, several people took a breath, obviously shocked by the $130 million budget.


    The filming cost of 20th Century Fox''s "Die Hard 3" released last year was only 90 million US dollars, and the cost of "Independence Day" which is currently being filmed is only 75 million US dollars.


    In contrast, Ryan opened his mouth for 130 million US dollars, which is simply a lion''s mouth.

 Chapter 150： Sophie Marceau

    "$130 million?"


    Tom Rothman read aloud, shook his head helplessly, and said, "I need to go back and discuss it with the board of directors."


    Even Helen-Solomon, Sophia-Coppola and Gail-Anne-Hurd on the side couldn''t believe it.


    The budget Ryan mentioned was simply too high.


    "Orion Films can bear half of the investment, and together with 20th Century Fox will be responsible for the North American distribution of the film. As for the overseas distribution of the film, the 20th Century Fox family will be responsible." Ryan said.


    A very common way of cooperation between Hollywood film companies.


    "$65 million is still not a small amount." Tom Rothman was a little silent, "Even I can''t decide it easily."


    Even with Orion Pictures bearing half of the investment, 20th Century Fox still needs to pay more than $65 million in budget, which is not a small amount.


    "In this regard, I understand very well that half of the investment is also a very large number for Orion Films. It will take a certain amount of time to solve the funding problem through financing." Ryan said.


    He never considered that 20th Century Fox would use its own funds, definitely through financing, to solve the funding problem, and even Orion Pictures would do the same.


    "Financing also takes a certain amount of time." Tom Rothman said, got up and left after finishing.


    He needs to seek the opinions of other high-level officials to finally decide whether to continue the project.


    "From a director''s point of view, Ryan, you are too anxious." James Cameron was the only outsider left now, and he said in a deep tone: "You can come a little bit."


    Come little by little!


    Ryan glanced at him, are you sure it''s not a little bit of additional investment?


    However, what James Cameron said is indeed a solution, first report two-thirds, or half of the budget, and then quickly spend the money, and continue to add funds to the investment companyWelfare] Send you a cash red envelope! Follow the vx public [Book Friends Base Camp] to receive it!


    In this way, there are only two options before the investment company. The first is to continue to increase funds, and the second is to change a director, which also needs to continue to increase funds.


    As for terminating the project!


    For a project that has already cost tens of millions of dollars in investment, no Hollywood film company or investment company dares to terminate the entire project, otherwise it will only cause greater losses.


    "So there is only one Cameron in the world." Ryan was speechless for a while, he was not James Cameron, chasing the top executives of 20th Century Fox to ask for additional investment.


    "Okay, let''s change to a lighter topic." After finishing speaking, James Cameron fixed his eyes on Ryan and said, "Leave Spider-Man to me and let me direct the first Spider-Man movie." !"


    "Then, a little bit of additional investment?" Ryan asked back.


    "We can invest together." James Cameron has no intention of giving up directing Spider-Man.


    "Okay, James, Orion Pictures has no plans to shoot Spider-Man for the time being, and you don''t have a schedule either." Gail-Anne-Hurd stood in front of James-Cameron, lest he continue to pester Spider-Man.


    "Gale, you''re right. Orion Pictures won''t be making a Spider-Man movie for at least a few years."


    Ryan tapped the table lightly, and continued: "Compared to the cooperation on Spider-Man, I hope to invest in the digital field."


    Although when he was in the crew of "The Evil Spirit", he once rejected the digital field and chose Industrial Light and Magic.


    But it cannot be said that he does not pay attention to the digital field, and is even very interested in investing in the digital field.


    "In your own name? Or Orion Pictures?" James Cameron froze for a moment, then asked.


    "Is there a difference?" Ryan asked.


    "If you invest in your own name, I would welcome it very much." James Cameron did not answer this question, but stood up and said, "Winston, I have long hoped that new investors will join."


    Stan Winston, in addition to James Cameron, is another founder of the digital field and a long-time friend of James Cameron.


    "Then in my own name." Ryan understood what he meant, but he didn''t want to get involved in the disputes between film companies.


    James Cameron didn''t stay for long, he said his goodbyes, and left the banquet. Before leaving, he and Ryan set a time to go to the digital field to experiment with the effect of bullet time.


    As soon as James Cameron left, Helen Solomon frowned immediately and asked, "I want to know, where did you go to find financing channels, Wall Street? Or overseas!"


    Hollywood''s traditional financing channels almost all have a looming relationship with several giants, and it is difficult for Orion Films to find a suitable financing channel.


    "Overseas." Ryan said two very short words, which made Helen breathe a sigh of relief.


    Compared with Hollywood''s traditional financing channels, overseas financing channels are much simpler and far less complicated.


    In the previous life, DreamWorks was the financing channel obtained from India.


    "Next, let''s relax." As he spoke, Ryan asked the waiter for a glass of red wine, and walked towards the target he had chosen.


    "The lower body thinks about animals." Sofia Coppola complained.


    "Men are like that." Gail-Anne-Herd nodded in agreement.


    "Hello, Miss Sophie-Marceau!" Ryan walked up to Sophie-Marceau with a glass of red wine, his eyes brightened.


    She wore a very **** black tulle evening dress, with her snow-white skin looming, exuding a fatal temptation.


    Besides, the current Sophie Marceau is not a young actress, but a real European goddess, the dream lover of countless men.


    "You are?" Sophie Marceau showed a little hesitation, then recognized Ryan''s identity, and said very happily: "It''s a pleasure to meet you, Director Ryan."


    "Me too." Ryan looked Sophie Marceau up and down, and invited, "Will you have time soon?"


    "We can go have a cup of coffee together."


    Sophie Marceau hesitated for a moment, but thinking that he had just bought Orion Films, she couldn''t help but nodded, "Yes."


    Next, the two chatted for a few words and left the banquet together. Sophie Marceau seemed to have drunk a lot of red wine and became slightly drunk.


    Ryan talks about The Terminator with Tom Rothman the whole time, just over a glass of red wine.


    "Looks like I left my car keys with Sophia."


    Ryan took out his pocket, turned to look at Sophie Marceau, and said helplessly, "If you don''t mind, I can act as your driver."


    Sophia!


    Sophie Marceau has naturally heard of Sofia Coppola''s name, "I should be honored."


    She took out a bunch of keys from the lady''s bag and handed them to Ryan, then came to a red Porsche.


    "A beautiful sports car."


    Ryan praised, opened the car door, let Sophie Marceau sit on it first, and then he sat in the driving seat, started the car, and left Beverly Hills.


    "Where are you going?" Ryan asked.


    "Malibu, I have a house there." Sophie Marceau glanced at Ryan and said an address.


    Malibu is next to Beverly Hills has the famous Star Beach, where many Hollywood stars live,


    Of course, housing prices are also very expensive. Even the cheapest house costs millions of dollars.


    "Starlight Beach?"


    "Maybe I should choose Malibu instead of Beverly Hills." Ryan turned a corner and drove towards Malibu.


    "If you like the sea, Malibu is a good choice, and it is next to Beverly Hills." Sophie Marceau is very familiar with Malibu.


    "The price can also be cheaper." Ryan said casually.


    Compared with Malibu, the housing prices of Beverly Hills are famous all over the world.


    "You also care about this!" Sophie Marceau looked at Ryan with some surprise. She had heard of some of his deeds. The "Chain Saw" series of films alone created an astonishing amount of income.


    What''s more, there is "The Truman Show" which is currently in theaters.

 Chapter 151： european goddess

    "I''m also short of funds."


    "It will be a long process for Hollywood film companies to withdraw funds." Ryan said in an exaggerated tone.


    "The same is true for European film companies." Sophie Marceau has learned about film investment, and even directed and acted in a 15-minute short play "Dawn Upside Down", so she nodded sympathetically.


    As the two chatted, the red Porsche slowly drove into a large house with a two-story structure, which was very beautiful, and there was a large swimming pool in the front yard.


    Standing in the swimming pool, you can clearly see the blue sea not far away.


    Ryan parked the car, opened the door and walked down, looking at the house in front of him, even in the dark, he could still feel a touch of luxury, "Wow, it''s very beautiful."


    "I rarely come here. Most of the time, it''s just a long-term investment." Sophie Marceau opened the door and walked in. On the way, she introduced Ryan to the surrounding environment.


    "A very good investment." Ryan praised.


    In the previous life, many Hollywood stars moved to Malibu one after another. The price of the house naturally rose all the way, and almost none of them were below 10 million US dollars.


    It seems that Jackie Chan sold his mansion in Beverly Hills in his previous life and moved to Malibu for a long time.


    The two walked into the living room, Sophie Marceau took out a bottle of whiskey that looked very good from the wine cabinet, then took two glasses from the shelf, poured two glasses of whiskey, and handed one of them to Ryan , Said: "There is only this here."


    "It''s okay." Ryan took the whiskey and sat on the sofa.


    Sophie Marceau sat opposite Ryan, raised the whiskey and took a sip, and said, "At the banquet just now, you were talking about the sequel to "Terminator"?"


    "That''s right." Ryan has no need to conceal an almost semi-public news, "Twentieth Century Fox intends to restart the sequel of "Terminator". Together we are in charge of distribution in North American theaters.��


    "However, facing a budget of US$130 million, even 20th Century Fox needs some time to prepare. It is estimated that there will be no results in the short term."


    $130 million!


    Sophie Marceau exclaimed, "It''s really a big project."


    Not to mention in the European film industry, even in Hollywood, the investment of 130 million US dollars is an eye-catching big project.


    "If there is a suitable role, you can send me an audition invitation. Recently, my schedule is very abundant." She said very naturally.


    During this period of time, she has been busy with a semi-autobiographical novel "The Lying Woman", which is expected to be published in France this year.


    In addition, she has not accepted any invitation from any crew for the time being.


    "Of course." Ryan agreed without hesitation, and said, "I would be very honored if I could get a European goddess to join me."


    The female characters in "Terminator 3", except for the film''s biggest villain, a liquid female robot, are the only veterinarian Kate Brewster.


    You can let her see how the audition is going.


    "Really?" Sophie Marceau smiled, raised the glass, drank the remaining whiskey in one gulp, got up and sat beside Ryan, stretched out a soft hand, and stroked his face .


    "Would you like to experience for yourself what''s different about the European goddesses?" She said softly, and there seemed to be a hint of sweetness between her breaths.


    Faced with Sophie-Marceau''s teasing, Ryan would naturally not refuse, otherwise he would not have invited her to drink coffee just now. Almost instantly, he put the wine glass on the table, put his arms around Sophie-Marceau and responded .


    "Teasing? Still playing with fire!"


    "Or, it''s an attempt!" Ryan sniffed at close range, the alluring fragrance emanating from her body, and the soft and silky face, couldn''t help asking with a half-smile.


    Sophie-Marceau laughed softly, and at the next moment, she boldly brought her red lips to Ryan''s ear, stuck out her tongue and licked the earlobe, and asked in an extremely provocative tone, "Isn''t this exactly you?" Do you want it!"


    "I..." Ryan just wanted to refute her, but his mouth was blocked by **** red lips, and a slippery tongue penetrated into his mouth, entangled with each other.


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    Ryan felt a strange stimulation, the blood in his body almost turned into a ball of flame, burning violently, and fused with the wonderful body on his body.


    Sophie Marceau not only did not stop, but responded even more fervently.


    For a moment, pieces of clothing and a pair of exquisite high-heeled shoes were scattered on the living room floor.


    (...The following content is omitted...)


    Early the next morning, Ryan woke up, looked at Sophie Marceau who was still sleeping in his arms, recalled the passion of last night, and couldn''t help sighing, the European goddess is really different.


    Although he felt a little bit like he was collected stamps by Sophie Marceau last night, he still couldn''t help but feel agitated.


    He would not refuse such a way of collecting stamps.


    Thinking of this, Ryan''s hands began to be dishonest again. The snow-white skin on Sophie Marceau''s body was as smooth as jade, which was simply a luxury.


    Not long after, as if feeling something, Sophie Marceau gradually woke up.


    "Sorry for waking you up." Ryan looked at Sophie Marceau who had opened his eyes in his arms, and said sorry, but his hands didn''t stop, and he was even reluctant to stop.


    "Did you feel the difference of the European goddess last night?" Sophie Marceau asked without hesitation, stretching her white arms around Ryan.


    "It''s very wonderful." Ryan felt that under the quilt, someone seemed to be becoming dishonest.


    "So how about feeling it!" Sophie Marceau smiled slightly, stretched out her hand and stroked Ryan''s chest a few times.


    "Great suggestion." Ryan squinted, staring at the pretty face close at hand.


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    At 10:30 in the morning, the two of them got up and washed up briefly, and went to the restaurant to eat.


    Sophie-Marceau ate very little, she just took a few bites of bread and a small piece of fruit before she chose to put down the tableware.


    She just gave birth to her first child last year, so she needs to get back into shape and can''t eat too much.


    European goddess, it is not so easy to do.


    However, her relationship with her husband Andrei Zurasky has long been far from good.


    In the previous life, the two officially broke up peacefully in 2001.


    "Do you need me to take you back to the company later? Or the apartment!" Sophie-Marceau returned to her normal state, as if she was not alone in the heat just now.


    Ryan put a piece of sausage into his mouth, chewed it a few times, swallowed it, and said, "Go back to the company first, I need to talk to Jon about something."


    "Then I''ll go change some clothes first, you need to wait for a while." Sophie Marceau stood up and walked away from the restaurant. Her bedroom is on the second floor.


    After breakfast Ryan came to the living room and sat on the sofa, thinking about where to find overseas financing channels.


    North America will definitely not consider it for the time being, and I am afraid that it will not work on the other side of the Pacific Ocean at this time, and it is not yet the time.


    Then next, only India, Japan and some countries in the Middle East.


    Ryan first threw Japan out. The Japanese economy in the 1990s was not very good. It had just experienced an economic crisis, and many companies, including banks, lacked funds.


    Only India and some countries in the Middle East are left to choose.


    As for Europe!


    Europe and North America are almost inseparable and are not in his consideration for the time being.


    It would be fine in a few years. With the explosion of the economy on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, some well-known Hollywood film companies do not need to find any financing channels at all. Investment institutions from the other side of the Pacific Ocean will automatically come to them.


    Thinking of this, Ryan felt somewhat pity.

 Chapter 152： hot

    About 20 minutes later, Sophie Marceau came down from the second floor, wearing a **** skirt, setting off her hot figure, showing her straight calves, and a pair of slender white jade ankles, like a delicate artwork.


    However, the fly in the ointment is that she wears a white decorative hat on her head, and there are huge women''s sunglasses above her eyes, which almost cover her entire face.


    "Can I go!" She walked into the living room, looked at Ryan who was in deep thought, and asked.


    "Of course." Ryan glanced at her attire, not surprised.


    The current Sophie Marceau is not a single woman, but has a family. Once she and Ryan get together in an open and honest way, it is easy to spread some negative scandals.


    Hollywood is like this, the premise of messing around, trying to avoid negative gossip.


    Immediately, the two came out and came to the red Porsche.


    This time Ryan did not continue to act as the driver, but let Sophie Marceau sit in the driving seat and drove away from Malibu to North Hollywood.


    More than half an hour later, the red Porsche drove into North Hollywood and stopped under an office building.


    "Let''s sit up together for a while, and take a look at Orion!" Ryan didn''t get off the car immediately, but invited Sophie Marceau to sit up for a while.


    Facing Ryan''s invitation, Sophie Marceau showed a hesitant look. The two went up together, and it was easy to spread some gossip.


    However, in front of her was a film company with a North American distribution channel, the Orion Films with a long history, which made it difficult for her to refuse.


    "It''s a great honor." Sophie Marceau still nodded and agreed.


    She parked the red Porsche in the parking lot, walked into the office building with Ryan, and took the elevator to Orion Films.


    Along the way, many employees of Orion Films looked at Sophie Marceau''s attire, showing a tacit smile, and some even vaguely recognized her identity.


    When he came to the office, Ryan asked Sophie Marceau to sit down casually, and ordered Kesha to bring two cups of coffee.


    Sophie Marceau took the coffee, took a sip, looked at some strange photos hanging on the opposite wall, and asked, "Is this the "Saw" series?"


    "Sorry, I rarely watch horror movies," she added hastily.


    "It doesn''t matter. In fact, I rarely watch horror movies." Ryan shrugged, walked to one of the photos, and said, "This is left over from the shooting of the first "Chain Saw". It''s a souvenir."


    "It seems that I need to watch "Chain Saw" again when I go back." Sophie Marceau looked back and sighed secretly in her heart, a classic series of films.


    Even though she has been in Europe all the time, she knows the name of the "Chain Saw" series of films, and many Hollywood film companies have sought to purchase the copyright.


    "You will be taken aback." Ryan said very humorously.


    "Really?" Sophie Marceau squinted her eyes, and gave Ryan a provocative look, "Tonight, we can try together."


    "I''ll make you regret it." Ryan glared at her fiercely. If it wasn''t for the wrong occasion, she would have to let her know what the consequences of provoking herself would be.


    Sophie Marceau didn''t stay for long, she got up to say goodbye and left. Ryan personally sent her to the parking lot and agreed to go back to Malibu together at night.


    Just as Ryan returned to the office, Jon Fertimer knocked on the door and walked in, "Good news."


    "An investor from a Southeast Asian country intends to provide funds, and he is currently in the United States and is expected to arrive in Los Angeles at noon."


    "It''s just." Jon Fertimer hesitated for a moment before continuing, "There seems to be some problem with the other party''s identity."


    "What''s the problem?" Ryan asked curiously.


    As long as some political issues are not involved, Hollywood has always turned a blind eye to who the investors are and the source of funds, and even turned their faces directly, making investors lose their money, and the film company took the opportunity to make a lot of money. Pen.


    "Jeffrey Bolkiah, a prince of Brunei, his brother is the king of Brunei."


    "I suspect that there is something wrong with his source of funds." Jon Fertimer said with some concern.


    Brunei!


    Still a prince!


    Ryan immediately remembered who the other party was, the famous Prince Keng Ge in his previous life, and a rich prince who didn''t treat money as money.


    It is said that the number of companies controlled by him has reached 250, and Buffett, the stock god, can''t keep up with half of him, at least on the surface.


    Of course, this is not the most important thing. The prince still has 35 sons to support, and the secret lovers and illegitimate children cannot be counted accurately.


    There are more than 30 young beauties from all over the world in the Brunei Palace alone. In addition to countless luxury goods, they also need to spend millions of dollars to support them every month.


    He spends a staggering $747,000 a day.


    Leng relied on his own strength to drop the Brunei royal family from the top position in the royal wealth list to the third place.


    That''s right, it is the third place, with the Saudi royal family and the Thai royal family on it.


    "Arrange it. I want to meet the Prince of Brunei in person." Ryan didn''t worry about the source of funds at all, but instead showed a look of excitement.


    In his previous life, the prince embezzled more than 8 billion pounds on the bright side, a well-to-do rich man.


    As for Jon Fertimer''s concerns.


    It''s just superfluous at all. Don''t even think about it. The prince''s source of funds is 100% problematic. Apart from his status as a prince, he is also the Minister of Finance of Brunei.


    But in his previous life, the prince fled from Brunei at most. Under the anger of his brother, he auctioned off all the assets that were too late to take away, including all kinds of luxury cars, jewelry, real estate, and even airplanes, using 21 warehouses.


    And asked for help from the former protectorate, the United Kingdom, and finally the British court issued an arrest warrant, requiring the prince to return the stolen royal property.


    However, within a few years, not only did Britain not do anything to the prince, but his elder brother, the King of Brunei, made a public statement and forgave his younger brother for what he had done.


    Therefore, Ryan doesn''t have to worry about the source of funds at all, and even wants to kill him severely.


    Brunei can''t control an American film company, and the United Kingdom is the **** younger brother of the United States.


    For a little brother''s little brother, don''t lie or cheat.


    "Okay." Jon Fertimer opened his mouth, but in the end he didn''t say anything to persuade him.


    Anyway, Brunei is just a small unknown country. Even if there is a real problem with the source of funds, Hollywood cannot be controlled.


    That afternoon, accompanied by Jon Felthammer, Ryan met the Prince Geoffrey Bolkiah.


    "This is Mr. Ryan Gosling, the president of Orion Films."


    "This is His Royal Highness Prince Geoffrey, Minister of Finance of Brunei."


    Jon Fertimer introduced each other in English without any translation. Brunei used to be a British colony, and English is considered a half official language.


    Ryan shook hands with Prince Geoffrey, putting his right hand on his chest, a very common etiquette in Brunei.


    Right now, in the top suite of the Hilton Hotel, apart from Ryan, Jon Fertimer and Prince Geoffrey, there are no less than a dozen young women who are all tall and have outstanding appearances. , with different skin colors, just looking at them feels seductive and comfortable.


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    Ryan took a glance from the corner of his eye and saw at least several skin tones, including European beauties, Latin beauties, black pearls, island women, etc. He had to say that he felt inferior.


    "His Royal Highness Prince JeffreyIt''s very nice to meet you." Ryan greeted politely, seeming somewhat nervous.


    Don''t get it wrong, it''s not because of the status of a prince, he seems nervous, a prince of Brunei is useless in the United States.


    He was excited and a little nervous, thinking about how to ask for more investment later.


    This casual sprinkler probably cost more than a few million dollars, and at the very least tens of millions of dollars.


    "Director Ryan, I''ve heard of your name a long time ago, an existence that can create miracles." Prince Jeffrey said very directly: "I heard that you are looking for overseas investment for a film?"


    "That''s right." Ryan didn''t hide anything, there was no need for it at all, "I have reached an agreement with 20th Century Fox to co-finance and shoot a "Terminator" sequel film, with an initial budget of up to 130 million U.S. dollars."


    "Even if Orion Pictures only had to cover half of that, it would be as much as $65 million."


    "That''s why we are looking for overseas investment channels."

 Chapter 153： financing

    $65 million!


    Prince Jeffrey''s face remained unchanged. Although 65 million US dollars is not a small number, it is not a big number for him.


    At this time, a beautiful woman in her thirties asked, "Mr. Ryan Gosling, can you guarantee that the film will be profitable after it is released?"


    "There is no guarantee." Ryan said very bluntly: "Before a film is released, no one or a film company can guarantee whether the film will be profitable."


    "A very frank answer." Prince Geoffrey laughed and waved his hands. Instead of letting her continue, he said in person: "If I can provide this fund, then what can I get from it!"


    "Profit." Ryan said sincerely: "Orion Films has prepared two financing methods. The first one is determined by the box office of the future film. The higher the box office, the more profits you will get. The second is a fixed exchange rate. Investment, no matter how the box office of the film will be in the future, can only get fixed income."


    As for peripheral copyrights, derivative products, videotape distribution rights, etc., the funds from Wall Street cannot share the profits.


    Most overseas funds can only share the North American box office share and overseas box office share, and the film company will also make some articles on the accounts.


    Prince Geoffrey raised his eyebrows, "Risk and reward!"


    "However, I don''t care about this benefit. It''s too little and too slow."


    Jon Fertimer was indescribably surprised that it was the first time he had seen someone say that Hollywood was earning too little.


    Ryan curled his lips in his heart. Compared with taking directly from the income of the Brunei royal family, the income brought by investing in a film is indeed too little and too slow.


    "Then, Your Highness Prince Jeffrey, what do you want?" He simply chose to speak and asked.


    "Compared with income, I want to expand Brunei''s influence and a small personal request." Prince Geoffrey said here, and waved at the young beauties in the room, telling them to go out .


    Seeing this, Ryan also asked Jon Fertimer to go out for a while, leaving only the two of them in the room.


    "Frankly speaking." Prince Geoffrey picked up a valuable Cuban cigar, put it under his nose, sniffed it, and said, "I don''t care if this investment will make a profit, and I can even accept some losses. The only request."


    Having said that, he fixed his eyes on Ryan''s and said seriously, "I need you to transfer some of the funds to another account."


    Transfer assets!


    Ryan''s expression did not change at all. He had already had some guesses about this. After all, the Prince of Brunei in front of him had transferred more than 8 billion pounds of assets in his previous life.


    "It''s not a big deal."


    Hollywood studios are all too familiar with the shortfall in their accounts.


    "It''s just that I want to know, under what name will the money be transferred to another account." Ryan needs a plausible name, at least not to be caught by anyone.


    "I have a charity foundation in the UK." Prince Geoffrey said slowly.


    "I''m personally very happy to support charities." Ryan said something specious.


    "I like dealing with smart people." Prince Jeffrey smiled and said, "What do you want, such as a mansion or a sports car?"


    He owns more than 600 mansions all over the world, and more than 2,000 luxury cars are parked in the garage alone.


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    A pen that I usually use is worth 1.3 million US dollars. I even went to the UK for a trip and bought a mansion worth 80 million pounds at will.


    For him, gold has never been used for wearing, it is only suitable for inlaid carpet decoration, mansions and sports cars, and can be given away at will.


    "Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness." Ryan did not accept it, nor did he say no to it. Instead, he took out a stack of documents from his briefcase and placed it in front of Prince Geoffrey, "This is a gift from me to Your Highness."


    It''s not an important document, let alone any important information. It''s just a draft investment plan, which he found out from the studio''s discarded folder.


    Prince Geoffrey looked puzzled, picked up the file and glanced at it, and after a while, a look of surprise appeared on his face, "Hollywood star club!"


    "There are not a few female stars who like to play in Hollywood." Ryan said.


    "I like this gift very much. In return, I will give you the most precious thing." Prince Geoffrey looked at the items listed above, as if he had never been excited before.


    Regarding this, Ryan smiled and didn''t say much. If it wasn''t because of his status, he would have wanted to invest in this club, experience it for himself, and see if he could meet some acquaintances.


    Next, a group of young beauties with different skin colors returned to the room one after another along with Jon Fertimer.


    However, what made Jon Felthammer speechless was that the two did not discuss financing at all, but talked about a club with great interest.


    It wasn''t until night fell that Ryan declined Prince Geoffrey''s request to stay, and took Jon-Feltimer to leave together.


    "What''s the result?" Jon Fertimer couldn''t help asking impatiently as soon as he left the hotel gate.


    A smile appeared on Ryan''s face, and he said, "Basically, we have reached an agreement, and within three days at most, we can sign a financing agreement."


    "$65 million?" Jon Fertimer asked tentatively.


    "Estimated to be at least around $50 million." Ryan would not accept the full financing. If he did, it would be too obvious.


    "Fifty million dollars!" Jon Fertimer''s eyes widened.


    "So next, you need to urge 20th Century Fox to make a decision as soon as possible." Ryan looked very calm.


    In fact, even without the financing of Prince Geoffrey, it is not difficult to bring out 50 million US dollars from the bank with his assets and reputation.


    "By the way, call Charlie back. I need to experiment with the shooting process and effects of bullet time." He suddenly thought of Charlize Theron, who is the best candidate for experimenting with bullet time.


    "It''s probably a bit difficult. Charlie needs to go to Europe with the crew to promote it." Jon Fertimer was taken aback.


    Then I calculated the publicity plan of the crew, and estimated that Charlize-Theron would hardly find time to experiment with a special effect shooting effect in a short period of time.


    "Then choose another candidate. I need an actress with a beautiful appearance and a **** figure. It is best to have a certain amount of athletic talent." Ryan quickly put forward his request.


    Regardless of the bullet time he suddenly proposed yesterday, in fact, Ryan had never photographed real bullet time in his previous life, so he needed to go through many attempts in advance to finally achieve the ideal shooting effect.


    As for Sophie Marceau!


    She couldn''t stay in Los Angeles long-term as a guinea pig for Ryan, unless she was cast as the female robot in the film.


    "There are many actresses like this in HollywoodJon Fertimer agreed immediately.


    For him, it is not difficult at all to find an actress who is beautiful enough and has a **** body as Ryan said.


    Hollywood has never lacked such actresses.


    The two talked briefly, and Ryan got in the car and left, heading towards Malibu, continuing to taste the sweetness and softness of the European goddess.


    Over the next few days, Jon Felthammer struck a financing deal with Prince Geoffrey''s representatives and invited Ryan to Brunei for a holiday.


    The amount of funding, as Ryan expected, is 50 million US dollars, and the remaining 15 million US dollars will be provided by the studio under his name.


    As soon as the 50 million US dollars from the Prince of Brunei reached the account of Orion Films, Ryan took part of it and used it to take pictures of the video tape distribution company of Carlock Films.


    (I also want a brother like this, even if it is a brother.)

 Chapter 154： negotiate

    The bankruptcy auction process of Carlock Films proceeded quickly. Twentieth Century Fox won the filming rights for the sequel of "Terminator", and Ryan obtained the videotape distribution company under Carlock Films, which was directly merged into Orion Films.


    At the same time, Jon Felthammer officially represented Orion Films to negotiate with 20th Century Fox executives about the shooting of the sequel to "Terminator".


    "The project is temporarily named "Terminator 3: The Vigilance of the Machine", and the protagonist is still Arnold Schwarzenegger."


    Looking at the 20th Century Fox executives in front of him, Jon Fertimer looked very calm. He had dealt with many people present, so he was not unfamiliar, and some of them were even very familiar.


    "Orion Films has initially obtained a sum of overseas financing, and is ready to promote the project approval and the preliminary preparations for the film at any time."


    "If 20th Century Fox encounters problems with its funding, or is worried about the risks of the entire project, Orion Pictures can increase the proportion of investment."


    "Of course new investors can be introduced, but the investment ratio of Orion will not change." Jon Felthammer is full of confidence in "Terminator 3: Machine Alert".


    The only thing to worry about is that he is afraid that the whole project will take too long.


    "Terminator 3: Awareness of the Machine" is a futuristic sci-fi action movie, not a drama or a horror movie.


    There is a lot of work to be prepared in the early stage, such as special effects, Arnold Schwarzenegger and the training of actors who will play the female villain robot, going to Hong Kong to invite the action guidance team, and so on.


    It takes at least three months to half a year of preparation time, so the sooner the film project is approved, the better.


    Twentieth Century Fox is more entangled. The sequel to "Terminator" and Ryan Gosling, the combination of the two, has almost succeeded in half.


    But an investment of up to 130 million US dollars is really not a small amount.


    Even with Orion Pictures sharing half of the investment, it is still as high as $65 million.


    Even if 20th Century Fox, a Hollywood behemoth, faced a project with an investment of 130 million US dollars, it still needed careful calculations, and it was impossible to agree to it casually.


    "Jon, 20th Century Fox needs to pay more than 65 million US dollars, including the film''s future promotional budget, it will reach about 80 million US dollars."


    Jim Gianopoulos said without exaggeration: "You have to know that the total budget of "Independence Day" we are shooting is only 75 million US dollars, which is only half of the investment of the "Terminator 3" project."


    "In addition, I have another question. Faced with a huge investment, the film''s North American box office needs to exceed at least 200 million US dollars before it is possible to recover the investment in the film."


    "But can anyone tell me how many films made more than 200 million US dollars at the North American box office last year?"


    No one could answer him, and the entire conference room became silent.


    Because in 1995, "Toy Story", which ranked first in the domestic box office in the United States, had a North American box office of only 191 million U.S. dollars, and no film with a North American box office of more than 200 million U.S. dollars appeared.


    "This is a sequel film, which belongs to the sequel film of "Terminator"."


    Jon Fertemer took the initiative to break the silence, and said emphatically: "The box office of the last "Terminator 2" reached 204 million US dollars, the overseas box office was 315 million US dollars, and the global box office was 519.8 million US dollars."


    "This is not counting the surrounding copyrights, derivative product income, etc."


    He is full of confidence, there is no way, who made the last "Terminator 2" a hit, the global box office exceeded 500 million US dollars, and the investment companies and distribution companies of the film made a lot of money.


    At the same time, as a senior executive of a Hollywood film company, he naturally understands that 20th Century Fox''s worries are nothing more than the risks brought about by high investment, and he cannot explain it to the board of directors


    "Don''t forget, the director of the film will be Ryan Gosling."


    Jon Fertimer said unceremoniously: "Unless you want to reject the cooperation on "Terminator 3" again like you rejected "The Truman Show" at the beginning."


    "Then, on behalf of Orion Films, I will formally initiate an invitation to acquire the filming rights for the sequel to Terminator."


    "Even if it bears the entire $130 million investment, Orion Pictures will continue to establish the "Terminator 3" project."


    Sell ??the rights to the sequel of "Terminator" just acquired?


    What a joke, 20th Century Fox would only agree to it unless it was crazy.


    What''s more, the director and editor of the film is Ryan Gosling, a guy who is familiar to the top management of 20th Century Fox.


    The last time it was because of the amount of investment that 20th Century Fox rejected the investment in the "The Truman Show" project.


    Right now, the North American box office of "The Truman Show" has exceeded 100 million US dollars, and the global box office is expected to reach 200 million US dollars, and it is only a matter of time.


    However, it was rejected by 20th Century Fox at the beginning because of the investment of 35 million US dollars. Otherwise, the top executives of 20th Century Fox would not have to hesitate so much.


    "Okay, Jon, you should be aware of our difficulties, just like you were at Sony back then, some things are not up to us to decide."


    Tom Rothman made a statement in person, stopping Jon Fertimer from talking endlessly, "I will personally explain this matter to Mr. Rupert Murdoch and ask for his support."


    In fact, Tom Rothman is very appreciative of this cooperation, whether it is the female villain robot and new fighting moves, or the bullet time special effects that surprised Cameron.


    All that said, Ryan Gosling is likely to create a classic movie and even change the way Hollywood action movies are shot.


    After the negotiation was over, Jon Fertimer did not leave 20th Century Fox immediately, but chatted with a group of high-level executives, and went to have a drink together in the evening.


    Work is work and life is life.


    Of course, while drinking, you can also casually talk about some business matters.


    Therefore, the presidents of most second-tier film companies in Hollywood are almost all from the seven major film companies, and there are almost no women.


    Men can facilitate communication, expand the company''s relationship, and seek more opportunities for cooperation.


    At the same time, throughout the January schedule, the North American film market is almost dominated by "The Truman Show", "Toy Story", and Sony Pictures'' "Exodus".


    Within a few weeks of its release, the total box office of "The Truman Show" has broken through the $110 million mark and is about to reach $120 million.


    However, "The Truman Show"''s release screen and screening rate have been continuously reduced by theater companies. The number of screens has dropped to about 700 yuan, and the single-day box office is getting less and less. It is estimated that the final North American box office of the film will hardly reach 150 million US dollars. .


    The good news is that the entire winter schedule is very deserted. At least until March, there will be no large-scale commercial productions. UU Reading www. uukanshu.com There is at least one month before the release of "The Truman Show".


    Of course, regardless of the time, there is still a long release cycle, but the daily box office of the film is estimated to not be too much, and it can only rely on time to accumulate little by little.


    At this time, in a studio owned by Twentieth Century Fox, there were densely packed cameras, more than a hundred of them, showing a half-moon shape, and all of them were the latest models of high-speed cameras.


    It took three days for this scene to be arranged reluctantly.


    Ryan kept instructing the staff to adjust the position of each camera, and the height of the camera positions decreased in turn.


    For these high-speed cameras in front of them, the staff of Orion Films almost emptied the warehouses of several large rental equipment companies in Los Angeles, and even shipped some from another city rental equipment company, and barely got together more than one hundred A latest model high-speed camera.


    It almost made a joke. Many videographers in Los Angeles said that it has become difficult to rent high-speed cameras recently. The reason is that the new Orion Films has almost rented out high-speed cameras in the entire city.

 Chapter 155： pink love

    Feeling that it was almost done, Ryan stepped into the dressing room.


    Looking at Monica Bellucci, who was wearing a tight leather jacket for a while, completely set off her perfect figure, and her slender thighs could almost pinch someone to death.


    Ryan couldn''t help whistling and said, "My dear, you are absolutely beautiful."


    The two actresses hired by Jon Fertimer are so beautiful that they can be considered beautiful, at least in terms of appearance, there is nothing to say.


    But the thighs are too thick, and the **** is a little too big.


    How should I put it, it doesn''t quite conform to Ryan''s aesthetics, or the second.


    Asking an actress with thick legs and a huge **** to make some dexterous movements to experiment with the special effects of bullet time, he always felt that it was not perfect, and even a little hot-eyed.


    Just a few days before the Golden Globe Awards Ceremony, Monica Bellucci left the crew again and returned to Los Angeles to prepare in advance for the Golden Globe Awards Ceremony, such as dresses, jewelry, acceptance speeches, etc. of.


    Not as cumbersome as Oscar, but not easy either.


    This time, Ryan didn''t need to prepare any dresses and jewelry. A local French luxury brand endorsed by Monica Bellucci not only provided the dress, but also a set of valuable jewelry.


    So Ryan simply pulled Monica Bellucci over temporarily to act as a free actor to experiment with the shooting process and effect of bullet time.


    However, Monica Bellucci, her current feeling is simply terrible. She is wearing an airtight tight leather jacket, and before wearing it, she has to smear a greasy liquid on her body, like A lubricant.


    "You should really come and try this dress on yourself, it''s so bad I don''t want to wear it for a moment."


    "I really feel a little bit of silence for the actress in your future film." Monica Bellucci''s tone was filled with complaints.


    To be honest, she would rather go back to the set to face Roland Emmerich''s cold face and growl than to be covered in greasy liquid and wearing a tight leather jacket.


    Those who haven''t tried it can''t understand that weird feeling at all.


    "I admit, this dress is really bad." Ryan walked up to him and shrugged his shoulders, expressing his helplessness.


    No way, this tight leather jacket was made according to Monica Bellucci''s figure, and it needed to stick tightly to her skin.


    So in order to put on this tight leather jacket, she must be covered with a greasy liquid to act as a lubricant.


    "I promise to shoot at the fastest speed." Ryan quickly made a promise.


    "Okay." Monica Bellucci didn''t say anything, just rolled her eyes helplessly, stood up, walked out of the dressing room with Ryan, and walked towards the studio.


    When she saw more than a hundred cameras in front of her, she couldn''t believe her eyes, "It''s a crazy move."


    "It''s really crazy." Ryan didn''t want to do this, but there was no way. With the current technology, if you want to shoot the effect of bullet time, you can only rely on multiple cameras, and it can''t be a few, it must reach more than one hundred above the stage.


    "So next, I hope you can be more serious." He looked at Monica Bellucci and said very seriously.


    "No problem." Monica Bellucci agreed very simply, and asked, "What should I do in a while?"


    "It''s very simple, you only need to make a few very simple movements." Ryan gestured, a few very simple movements.


    There are two scenes for a while, one is the scene of leaning up to dodge bullets, and the other is the scene of dense bullets standing still in mid-air.


    Both are classic shots that appeared in "The Matrix" in the previous life.


    Monica Bellucci got acquainted with it, and walked to the middle of a circle of cameras.


    In fact, the cameras in a circle in front of the eyes, the position of each camera is carefully calculated by technicians in the digital field, and the laser aiming system is used to arrange them according to the pre-designed orbit.


    A complex curve is formed in the space, and every picture taken will be scanned into the computer and processed with a special software.


    Finally, the expected effect can be achieved.


    To this end, a group of employees in the digital field spent more than a week, and many industrial light and magic employees joined in during the period.


    By the way, there is one more thing, Ryan has obtained 30% of the shares in the digital field, and has reached a verbal agreement with Stan Winston.


    In the future, the films invested by Orion Films will be given priority to the digital field for special effects processing.


    "Stan, are you all right?" Ryan walked up to Stan-Winston and asked.


    "You can start at any time." Stan-Winston nodded, indicating that he could start at any time.


    James Cameron didn''t come. The crew of "Titanic" has a lot of things to deal with, and he won''t be able to catch up for a while.


    "OK."


    "Monica, remember what I just said, try to move as smoothly as possible, and don''t show too much expression." Ryan asked Monica Bellucci again.


    Seeing her nodding, Ryan opened his mouth and said, "Everyone, get ready to start!"


    In the next moment, Monica Bellucci kept leaning up and dodging, and a group of cameras quickly recorded every scene


    As Ryan just said, the action is very simple.


    For the next hour or so, Monica Bellucci kept repeating an action. Every time, the staff in the digital field had to adjust the positions of the cameras.


    She didn''t stop until Ryan and Stan Winston, as well as the technicians from the digital field and Industrial Light and Magic, thought it was okay.


    After taking a break in the middle, continue to shoot the second picture, which is even simpler than the previous one. It only requires Monica Bellucci to stand in the middle, with a long and slender hand in the depths, and raise the palm


    The next work can be handed over to Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic.


    It wasn''t until around one o''clock in the afternoon that the shooting was finally over.


    Monica Bellucci quickly came to the dressing room, took off her tight leather jacket, washed off the greasy liquid on her body, walked out wrapped in a bath towel, picked up a bottle of mineral water, and drank it down Filled up half a bottle.


    "It''s finally over." She sat on the chair, rubbed her abdomen with one hand, frowned slightly, and seemed a little uncomfortable.


    Starting from the morning, she has almost dripped water all day, not for the Golden Globe ceremony, nor for losing weight, but for shooting needs.


    It was very troublesome to wear the tight leather jacket once, and someone had to assist her, so in order to end the filming earlier, she had to try not to go to the bathroom as much as possible, and she had to wait until the filming was over to eat and drink.


    "God, thank goodness I won''t be in this movie, or I''d have to go crazy."


    "I really can''t imagine what the future shooting scene will be like." Monica Bellucci fantasized about going through it once a day. The shooting just now made her whole body tremble.


    "It''s a great role." Ryan defended, taking a sandwich and handing it to her.


    "Go and tell the other actors." Monica Bellucci took the sandwich and ate it in small bites. She was really hungry.


    In this regard, Ryan can only shrug his shoulders. The filming process may be a little uncomfortable, but the female villain robot in the film is indeed a good character.


    Of course, Monica Bellucci is not one of the candidates, she has no schedule for the time being, she will take another film, and she is still a villain.


    "As a reward." Ryan took out a very exquisite box from his large pocket and put it in Monica Bellucci''s hand, "I think it suits you very well."


    "Is it a surprise?" Monica Bellucci didn''t refuse.


    However, when she opened the box, a look of disbelief appeared on her delicate face, "Man-made?"


    "Naturally." Ryan said casually.


    "A natural pink diamond of about 10 carats?" Monica Bellucci''s breathing became a little short, and she looked at a diamond the size of a pigeon egg in the box exuding a hint of attractive pink.


    "It''s too expensive." Monica Bellucci closed the box and reached out to hand it back to Ryan.


    "To be precise, it should be 10.63 carats, a gift from His Royal Highness a Prince."


    "However, I think it should be more suitable for you." Ryan took a step back without reaching out to take it.


    For Prince Geoffrey, a 10.63-carat pink diamond with a very pure color is at best an ordinary decoration, far from being the most precious gift.


    "But it''s too expensive." Monica Bellucci raised her voice, seeming to emphasize, "It''s worth at least several million dollars."


    "So what?" Ryan walked behind Monica Bellucci, hugged her gently, and said, "For me, it''s just a gift, nothing more."


    "Okay, let''s change the subject, what do you want to eat later?"


    "French? Or Italian!"


    _

 Chapter 156： choose a house

    "Italian food." Monica Bellucci nodded slowly, and finally chose to accept it.


    "Then you need to change." Ryan gestured at the wide bathrobe on Monica Bellucci, "I guess there won''t be any Italian restaurant that will let you in."


    "Help me hold it for a while, I''m going to change clothes." Monica Bellucci threw the box of pink diamonds in her hand towards Ryan, got up and left the dressing room.


    This is a dressing room, not a dressing room.


    Not long after, Monica Bellucci changed into a casual outfit and came out of the dressing room.


    At that moment, the two left the studio together, drove to an Italian restaurant, ordered a table full of dishes, and a bottle of not bad red wine, the 1995 red face.


    Ryan had already eaten at noon, he was not too hungry, he just ate a few bites casually, "Do you want to use it to make a ring? Or a necklace!"


    For any diamond, for a man, apart from giving it away, I am afraid that it can only be used for collection.


    But for a beautiful woman, turn it into a beautiful diamond jewelry.


    "I prefer necklaces." Monica Bellucci glanced at Ryan on the opposite side and asked, "What''s it called?"


    A 10.63-carat pink diamond must have a very nice name.


    Ryan thought for a moment and said one word, "pinklove."


    Pink Love!


    A very nice name.


    "I like this title." Monica Bellucci whispered it a few times, feeling very satisfied.


    "Okay, Monica, it''s yours now."


    "Next, it''s time for you to help me. I need your advice." Ryan made an appointment with a real estate agent in the afternoon, which was introduced by Sophia, and while there was still a little time, he checked to see if there was a suitable house.


    As for the real estate agent introduced by Helen before, it has been a long time since I contacted him.


    "Malibu!" Monica Bellucci carefully put Pink Love back into the box and put it in her handbag.


    "Why didn''t you choose Beverly Hills?" She asked curiously.


    Beverly Hills is the first choice for Hollywood people, and only some cash-strapped Hollywood stars will choose to move to Malibu.


    It can be compared to Beverly Hills, and the price is relatively cheap.


    Ryan is clearly not among the cash-strapped crowd who can afford a Beverly Hills mansion.


    "Beverly Hills is boring."


    Ryan thought for a while, but he couldn''t say that he wanted to see the charm of a private celestial beach. He had this plan in his previous life, but unfortunately there is no private beach in China. He said, "Besides, I want a small private beach."


    "It''s a very good idea." Monica Bellucci praised him, which seemed to agree with his statement.


    As Monica Bellucci finished their meal, the two checked out and left the restaurant, driving a Bentley to Malibu.


    It was already past three o''clock in the afternoon when we arrived in Malibu.


    Sitting on the co-pilot, Monica Bellucci glanced at the back and said, "It seems that someone has been following behind since I left the restaurant."


    "It seems to be a reporter from a gossip magazine."


    This is the wealthy area of ??Los Angeles. Countless tourists come here every day. The law and order has always been very good. There are almost no robbery and kidnapping incidents. The biggest possibility is that they were targeted by reporters from gossip magazines.


    Besides, there are very few robbers driving such a glamorous car.


    Ryan glanced at the rear mirror and said, "Don''t bother with them."


    Anyway, he and Monica Bellucci''s lace news, the news media and the public have long been familiar with it.


    After driving forward for a while, the Lincoln car drove into a mansion and stopped slowly. Ryan and Monica Bellucci got out of the car together.


    At this time, a middle-aged man walked towards him, showing a happy smile from a distance. If nothing else happened, he was about to get a generous commission.


    "Hello, Mr. Ryan, Miss Monica!" He had seen Monica Bellucci a long time ago, and he was more confident in making the deal.


    "Hello."


    "Let''s start now." Ryan nodded. He didn''t have much time to waste looking at the house.


    "Okay, Mr. Ryan." Instead of being angry, the real estate agent had a flash of excitement in his eyes. He immediately walked to the door, took out the key, opened the door, and invited the two to enter.


    "This house has just been built a few years ago, and its previous owner was an investor from Wall Street..." the real estate agent introduced as he walked.


    Before he could finish, Ryan interrupted his introduction, "I''m not very familiar with feet."


    Well, growing up, he never touched feet.


    The real estate agent was slightly taken aback, and then changed to square meters, "About 1615 square meters, covering an area of ??3255 square meters, and a roof terrace with beautiful views of the sea and mountains, about 500 square meters."


    "By the way, there is also a 1.2-acre mountain land for sale adjacent to the courtyard."


    The size of this house is indeed not small, and it is on a small cliff, with a beach below, overlooking the sea.


    The only unsatisfactory place is that it is too close to the road.


    "What do you think?" Ryan asked Monica Bellucci''s opinion sideways.


    "The surrounding area seems a little desolate." Monica Bellucci looked at the scenery outside, except for a small piece of not-so-good beach, there were only some low trees and rocks, giving people a desolate feeling.


    desolate!


    Ryan glanced around, it seemed that there was a bit of desolation, and he suddenly remembered something, as if there was a wildfire in Malibu in his previous life.


    Wildfires in the United States are no joke, they can easily swallow countless lives.


    "If you change to another place, the price is not a problem." Ryan said directly to the real estate agent: "It''s better to be closer to the sea."


    "How are you, Bel Air?"


    "It''s only 19 kilometers from the city center." The real estate agent asked.


    "Okay." Ryan agreed.


    At that moment, the three left Malibu and drove to Bel Air.


    As soon as he came to Bel Air, Ryan felt his eyes brightened. There were green vegetation and trees everywhere, much more beautiful than Malibu.


    Not far away, the car of the real estate agent in front stopped in front of a house.


    Ryan parked the Bentley, greeted Monica Bellucci and walked down together.


    The three of them walked into the house in front of them, which seemed to be much larger than the one just now, and it was not a main building, but two connected buildings.


    There is a large parking lot in front of it, facing one of the three-story buildings.


    On the other side, at a slightly higher position, is a two-story building facing the sea. Walking through the hall, you can see a large swimming pool surrounded by glass walls, and a sloping cliff outside. , full of lush trees, the scenery is very charming.


    Further outside, there is a blue sea, which is boundless from a distance.


    The only pity is that there is no beach, let alone a private beach.


    Where there is disappointment, there is surprise.


    The surprise is that there is a natural hot spring on one side of the swimming pool.


    "This house was built in 1987 and has just been completely renovated this year. It has a construction area of ??1,860 square meters, an area of ??7,750 square meters, and a small garden."


    Ryan looked around. To be honest, the property in front of him is really good. Two sides face the sea, one side is against the mountains, and the other side is a large forest. Sitting in the restaurant, you can see the endless sea.


    The most important thing is that in two different directions, the seascape presents two different views. One side is the sea under the gap between the cliffs and trees, where the vegetation and the ocean meet each other, and the other side is the blue sea, without any shelter, which looks very clean , with a kind of tranquility and peace.


    "It looks pretty good." Ryan nodded in satisfaction.


    Of course, the price is also very good. The external price of this property is 23 million US dollars, which is a very expensive price.


    "It''s not bad, the scenery is pretty good." Monica Bellucci looked at the sea outside and gave a pretty good evaluation.


    "See what''s going on inside." Ryan walked into one of the buildings with Monica Bellucci in his arms.


    _

 Chapter 157： mansion

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    As soon as he walked in, Ryan''s eyes immediately brightened. The typical European and American decoration style is luxurious and at the same time very spacious, which looks comfortable.


    That''s right, it''s comfortable.


    After turning around, Ryan came to the other side. There was a small courtyard, which can be used for leisure. On weekdays, there is a cup of coffee in it, and the sea breeze blows quietly.


    "It has one of the best ocean views in Bel-Air and is a great place to relax and unwind."


    The real estate agent continued to introduce, "There is also a large lawn in the courtyard, which can be used for barbecues, such as holding a small barbecue party."


    "As for safety?"


    He walked up to the glass wall, shook it vigorously with his hand, and remained motionless, "The glass has been specially treated, so there is no need to worry about safety, and this is a double-layer glass wall, and the strength of each layer of glass is the same. "


    "Honey, I need your advice." To be honest, Ryan was somewhat tempted.


    The only regret is that there is no beach here, and his dream of a celestial beach is temporarily shattered.


    The good thing is that this property is not so much a residence as it is a small manor, with two sides facing the sea, one side is a low hill, and the other side is a forest, so the privacy is very good.


    Almost all the main facilities are on both sides of the sea, so there is no need to worry about the reporters taking pictures secretly.


    "My advice?"


    Monica Bellucci walked to the glass enclosure and looked at the endless sea level, peaceful and peaceful, "The environment is not bad, at least it is very suitable for you to write scripts."


    Compared with the study in the North Hollywood apartment, this place is a paradise.


    Writing a screenplay?


    There was a strange look on Ryan''s face, and he almost blushed. He didn''t need any inspiration at all to create the script, he just needed to think hard and recall the memories of his previous life a little bit.


    "I think." He lowered his voice and whispered in Monica Bellucci''s ear: "We can definitely try it here."


    Monica Bellucci rolled her eyes, and said tentatively after she finished, "A woman?"


    "Very good suggestion." Ryan thought for a while, female ***, it is indeed a very good suggestion.


    "Go to the hot spring first."


    The hot spring is on the other side, through the lawn and an open-air restaurant, to the top of the **** cliff, there is a hot spring enough for four or five people, next to the swimming pool.


    "Natural hot spring?" Ryan felt the temperature of the water, and it wasn''t too high, around 30 degrees at most.


    Generally speaking, the best water temperature of hot springs should be above 40 degrees and not more than 45 degrees, which is suitable for health preservation.


    Not much, more than 30 degrees is enough for most people.


    "Yes." The real estate agent immediately introduced, "The water quality in the hot spring comes from a depth of 1,230 kilometers underground, and contains a variety of mineral elements that are beneficial to the human body."


    "If the water output was not too small, it would have been transformed into a hot spring hotel long ago."


    "The quality of the hot spring water is definitely not inferior to the hot springs near Beverly Hills." He added.


    Ryan nodded. He knew that there was a natural hot spring near Beverly Hills, and he even went to take a bath once. Not to mention the cheap price, the water quality was very good.


    Next, Ryan took a thorough stroll around the gym, restaurant, large banquet hall, underground theater, indoor swimming pool and other facilities, and went to the second floor to look at the master bedroom. Outside a huge glass window, there is a long type balcony.


    You can see the swimming pool and hot spring below, which is very suitable for having a party, drinking champagne while looking at the beauties playing in the water below.


    "This building is perfect for a swimsuit party." The real estate agent whispered in Ryan''s ear while Monica Bellucci wasn''t paying attention.


    Ryan nodded subconsciously, this can also be tried, and then went to another master bedroom to take a look.


    This property has two buildings, each of which has a master bedroom, one on the second floor and one on the third floor.


    Because of the terrain, the heights of the two buildings are almost the same from the outside.


    The other master bedroom is a room facing the sea. Outside the large floor-to-ceiling glass windows is a vast ocean.


    "Can you add a balcony?" Ryan looked at it for a while, and seemed to feel that something was missing.


    "Of course." The real estate agent assured that there would be absolutely no problem.


    Although the condition of this property is very good, it can even be said to be a scarce resource.


    But it��s so expensive that few would buy a $23 million property.


    "I need to go back and think about it." Ryan didn''t immediately agree, nor did he directly refuse.


    Ryan hugged Monica Bellucci and walked outside, secretly calculating the amount of funds in the studio account.


    Some copyright income from "Saw 3" and the first North American box office share are about to arrive. "The Truman Show" is also negotiating peripheral copyrights. In the next period of time, the studio account will not be due to lack of Money troubles.


    But his expenditure is also a lot, the daily operating expenses of Orion Films, and the investment in the two projects of "Terminator 3" and "The Sixth Sense".


    There is also the funds of the Blue Sky Studio. Adding up all kinds of funds, the amount of funds needed is astonishing.


    This is not counting the cost of investing in the digital field just now, and the recent few days to test the shooting process and effect of bullet time is also a considerable expense.


    Calculated in this way, a one-time payment of 23 million US dollars to buy a real estate is somewhat unbearable, and if it is not done well, it will cause a shortage of funds in the studio account.


    Of course, if he only pays a down payment for the house and slowly repays the mortgage, it will not be difficult for him.


    After saying goodbye to the real estate agent, Ryan put his arms around Monica Bellucci and returned to the car. Sofia will discuss the following matters with him.


    To put it bluntly, it is to negotiate the price. Regardless of the external sale price of 23 million U.S. dollars, the final transaction price will definitely be lower than 23 million U.S. dollars. At the last time, it can be negotiated for hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars.


    "How about it, how about moving here together?" Ryan said to Monica Bellucci in the co-pilot seat.


    A luxury house, a luxury car, and top-notch beauties are the perfect match, and he can''t be left alone.


    Monica Bellucci was taken aback for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Forget it, I still like the North Hollywood side, and shopping is more convenient."


    Ryan shrugged and said, "We''ll talk about it later."


    Without giving Monica Bellucci a chance to speak, Ryan directly changed the subject, "Where are you going?"


    "Go back to the apartment? Or go back to the digital realm with me!"


    I am afraid that in the next few days, Ryan will have to stay in the digital field, and follow a group of technicians to process the pictures taken today in a unified manner, and finally turn them into a complete image.


    It is much more troublesome than editing videos Each camera has taken countless pictures, and it is not an easy job to process them all, and besides this, there are other special effects need to be dealt with.


    Bullet time is not just a few simple actions made by Monica Bellucci, in addition to time, there are also bullets.


    "As long as I don''t have to wear that terrible leather jacket, I don''t mind going to the digital field with you." Monica Bellucci really didn''t want to mention that leather jacket.


    "Your shoot is over." Ryan suddenly thought of an idea and said, "However, in the evening we can try the lubricant, a traditional Japanese service."


    Monica Bellucci glared at him and said, "I''m going to paint it on you myself, and I''ll let you put on your clothes and feel it afterward."


    "Follow Her Majesty the Queen." Ryan couldn''t help but feel flustered.


    In fact, the lubricant that Monica Bellucci smears on her body is a natural plant oil, not only does not damage the skin, it can even be used to make skin care products, or it is originally a raw material for making skin care products .

 Chapter 158： Golden Globes

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    The time for the Golden Globe Awards ceremony is getting closer and closer, and 20th Century Fox finally gave a clear message.


    "Tom Rothman seems to have the support of the board of directors and decided to invest in the "Terminator 3" project."


    In Orion Films, Jon Fertimer brought good news, with a hint of excitement on his face, "Many senior executives at 20th Century Fox believe that "Terminator 3" will be a classic film. "


    "Of course, the premise is that the film can meet the requirements you mentioned, such as Xiangjiang''s action guidance team and bullet time."


    "As long as you can afford the price, it''s not difficult to invite a Xiangjiang action guidance team. As for the bullet time?" Ryan said with a hint of helplessness, "I''m afraid it will take a little time."


    "With the current technical equipment, it is difficult to make the ideal bullet time."


    At least, it was much more difficult than he expected. As a last resort, Monica Bellucci had to put on that tight leather jacket again yesterday.


    Different from the last time, this time Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic used a brand new motion capture technology.


    Ryan couldn''t explain the specific reason.


    Hollywood has already applied motion capture technology as early as 1990.


    "Bullet time!"


    Jon Fertimer rubbed his temples, seeming a little tired, "Even the digital domain and Industrial Light and Magic can''t solve it?"


    He didn''t know what to say. It seemed that the special effects request made by the new boss was very unusual.


    The two special effects studios ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in Hollywood can make any kind of special effects as long as they can afford the price.


    If even they can''t solve the problem, I''m afraid it''s the bullet time in a short period of time, so it can only be temporarily stranded.


    "Yes, it is possible, but the effect is not ideal." Ryan also knew that his request was too high.


    "Forget it, leave the matter of bullet time to Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic."


    "Let''s talk about whether 20th Century Fox has made any requests."


    Technical issues are best left to professionals.


    Jon Felthammer thought for a while and said: "Basically there is no change, the two parties each bear half of the funds, 20th Century Fox and Orion Pictures are jointly responsible for North American publicity and distribution, and overseas distribution is handed over to 20th Century Fox. .��


    "Of course, 20th Century Fox will choose to invest in financing and pre-sale, and will not invest alone."


    "An expected bad news." Ryan sighed helplessly. He hated pre-sales, and even more hated third-party guarantees. "As long as 20th Century Fox doesn''t damage our interests, it''s acceptable."


    "Other than this, are there any other requirements!"


    It is no stranger to Hollywood film companies to raise funds through pre-sales.


    "Twentieth Century Fox intends to recommend a newcomer, Penelope Cruz, to play the role of the villain female robot in the film." Jon Fertimer once again said a piece of news.


    Penelope Cruz!


    A name that is somewhat familiar to Ryan. It seems that he had an affair with Tom Cruise in his previous life, and his appearance is not bad.


    "Yes, but you must pass the crew audition." Speaking of this, Ryan paused, and continued: "Notify Charlie and join her for an internal makeup audition."


    Ryan has always taken good care of his own people.


    Of course, there is another reason. With Charlize Theron''s appearance and figure, she is very suitable for this role, and she can continue to trade.


    "I''ll arrange it as soon as possible." Jon Fertimer didn''t show any surprise.


    The relationship between Ryan and Charlize Theron is not a secret in Hollywood. Otherwise, how could an unknown actor easily star in a film with an investment of 35 million US dollars.


    "As for "The Sixth Sense", wait for a while, Orion doesn''t have much energy for the time being." Ryan chose not to prepare for the filming of "The Sixth Sense", focusing on the pre-production of "Terminator 3".


    In addition to the negotiations between Jon Felthammer and Twentieth Century Fox on behalf of Orion Films, Helen, as Ryan''s agent, also needs to negotiate with the crew,


    This time, Ryan was not polite, and directly asked Helen to offer a considerable amount of remuneration, as well as a share of the North American box office.


    He will not save money for 20th Century Fox, nor will he save money for Orion Pictures, it is all financing anyway.


    After the two chatted for a while, Ryan left Orion Films in a hurry. He needed to rush to the Beverly Hilton Hotel to attend the Golden Globe Awards Ceremony with the crew of "Leaving Las Vegas".


    It''s just that this time he can''t accompany Monica Bellucci on the red carpet. She needs to appear with Nicolas Cage to gain maximum exposure and increase the box office of "Leaving Las Vegas".


    It has been several months since it was released, and "Leaving Las Vegas" is still not popular. The single-day box office revenue is pitifully low. We can only count on the Golden Globes and Oscars to have some gains.


    Arriving outside the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Ryan walked in through the side door very low-key, found the location of the "Leaving Las Vegas" crew, and hugged everyone.


    "Cage, Monica, Mike, how are you feeling!"


    Ryan sat down next to Monica Bellucci and jokingly said, "Have you prepared your acceptance speech yet?"


    "A few years ago, I was ready." Nicholas Cage said confidently.


    "Helen has already prepared for me." Monica Bellucci was somewhat nervous.


    She is about to face Sharon Stone, Susan Sarandon, Elizabeth Sue, Meryl Streep and others, each of whom is a veteran Hollywood actress.


    Mike Figgis didn''t speak, and even his face was a bit ugly. He knew about Ryan''s support for Monica Bellucci and Nicolas Cage for a long time, and the resources that the crew put on him were almost pitiful. .


    Not to mention the best director of the Oscar, whether he can be nominated for an Oscar is still a question, and it is estimated that the Golden Globe Award will not be played.


    Ryan ignored Mike - Figgis, anyway, there will be no intersection in the future.


    He leaned close to Monica Bellucci''s ear and whispered, "Tonight, can we try the Golden Globe Best Actress?"


    Faced with Ryan''s teasing, Monica Bellucci''s nervousness seemed to be diluted a lot, "Ryan, can you be more serious."


    "Well, dear, you have the final say." Ryan continued to tease.


    But then, he became a lot quieter.


    "I heard that Orion Films has reached an agreement with 20th Century Fox to prepare a sequel to "Terminator" with a budget of up to 130 million US dollars." Nicholas Cage approached and asked in a low voice, his tone somewhat complicated.


    When the first "Chain Saw" was filmed, Ryan was only a rookie director. If it weren''t for Sofia''s relationship, he would never have acted in a low-cost horror film.


    However, in just over a year, Ryan not only became a well-known director in Hollywood, but even bought a film company with distribution channels in North America.


    It made Nicholas Cage somewhat uncomfortable.


    "Not long after the agreement was reached, the next step is to start auditioning for actors."


    Ryan spread his hands and said, "It''s a pity that this is a sequel film, and the protagonist can only be Arnold Schwarzenegger."


    "It''s Charlie who can come and audition. There are two important female characters in the film."


    Speaking of this, Ryan glanced at Monica Bellucci next to him, "Honey, if you can spare time, you can try another role."


    "I''m afraid Roland can''t help but kill me." Monica Bellucci shook her head thinking of Roland Emmerich.


    She couldn''t ask Roland Emmerich to change the crew''s shooting plan.


    Nicolas Cage glanced at the calm Monica Bellucci, and focused on the stage. He didn''t want to get involved in the topic of Charlie.


    Although the influence of the Golden Globe Awards is not as good as that of the Oscars, it is also a feast, and it is more commercialized.


    As for the weathervane of Oscar?


    It''s just nonsense, the jury for the Golden Globes has nothing to do with the jury for the Oscars.


    Union awards such as the Screen Actors Union and the Directors Union are the real indicators of the Oscars.


    The reason is very simple, almost all of these trade union judges are academic members.


    On the stage, Seth Miles, who hosted the Golden Globe Awards ceremony for the first time, said, "The nominations for Best Actress in a Drama Series at this year''s Golden Globe Awards are: Monica Bellucci''s "Leaving Garthwell" Garth", Sharon Stone "Casino", Susan Sarandon "Death Row Walking", Elizabeth Sue "Far From Casino"..."


    Below, Monique Bellucci suddenly showed a nervous look, and clenched his hands tightly.


    For the first time since she came to Hollywood, she has the potential to win a major award. With the status of a Golden Globe Award winner, whether it is returning to Italy or continuing to stay in Hollywood, it will play a big role.


    Even, with a Golden Globe Award winning actress, no one will talk about her modeling background.


    "Don''t worry, it will definitely be yours." Ryan whispered to cheer her up.


    "Come on!" Nicholas Cage shook a trophy in his hand. He just won the first Golden Globe Award winner in his life. UU reading


    "The winner is..." Seth Miles couldn''t believe it. He glanced at the bottom of the stage in great surprise, and slowly said a name, "Monica Bellucci!"


    "Wow." Ryan applauded excitedly.


    Monica Bellucci was obviously taken aback for a moment, then immediately stood up, hugged each other with Ryan and the others, and then walked towards the stage.


    Below the stage, Nicole Kidman looked at Monica Bellucci not far away, and muttered to herself, "Isn''t she beautiful?"


    At this time, Tom Cruise on the side reminded: "It''s coming to you soon."


    Nicole-Kidman nodded reluctantly. It seemed that she was not very emotional. She was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award, but it was not the Best Actress in a Leading Role, but the Best Actress in a Musical Comedy, barely considered a second-category award. .


    On the stage, Monica Bellucci received the trophy representing the best actress of the Golden Globe Awards, stood in front of the microphone in the center of the stage, looked down at the trophy in her hand, and said in a slightly excited tone: "Thank you everyone..."

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 Chapter 159： "Whole Sober"

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    In an apartment in North Hollywood, a bottle of premium red wine was opened and placed on top of a decanter.


    The dishes on the table are authentic French foie gras, caviar, wild white truffle and other dishes.


    These are all Ryan specially called the restaurant to deliver.


    Not long after, Monica Bellucci came out from the bedroom on the second floor.


    She changed into a silk pajamas. The red pajamas and her flawless white skin were a perfect match. There was a hint of excitement on her delicate face, as if she was extremely happy.


    Monica Bellucci has always been very confident in her appearance and figure. This evening, she even dressed up carefully. She put a pair of black stockings on her long legs, and a pair of red high-heeled short boots under her jade feet.


    It was a stark contrast to the appearance on the stage of the Golden Globe Awards just now, as if the Monica Bellucci in front of her was not a graceful and luxurious Golden Globe actress, but a **** stripper .


    Ryan was sitting on the sofa downstairs, facing Monica Bellucci who came down the stairs, shaking the wine glass in his hand, "Wow, Miss Golden Globe, what''s your acceptance speech! "


    Monica Bellucci came over, picked up another glass of red wine on the table, touched the glass with Ryan, and asked: "Then, may I ask the future best director, do you want to hear the acceptance speech, or is it a special one?" programme?"


    Tonight was considered the happiest day for her. Unsurprisingly, she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, which has unexpected help for her future development.


    Even, just now, she received a call from Helen, a well-known fashion brand from Italy, intending to invite her to be the next global spokesperson, and the annual endorsement fee is as high as 2.7 million US dollars.


    This is not a local Italian endorsement, but a global endorsement. For her, it is simply an unimaginable thing.


    Don''t think that the endorsement fee of 2.7 million US dollars is a bit small.


    This is a long-term meal ticket. You only need to participate in a limited number of endorsement activities each year, and you can earn 2.7 million US dollars. You can even use the influence of the brand to increase a certain degree of popularity.


    For example, a certain Ha Shui and a certain Leehom in the previous life.


    Every luxury endorsement, apart from money, is also a kind of recognition, a recognition of the actor''s own commercial value.


    "What do you think?" Ryan had a meaningful smile on his face.


    "Really!" Monica Bellucci took a sip of red wine, but she didn''t swallow it right away, but held it in her mouth, sat in Ryan''s arms, hugged her neck, and gave a pair of soft red lips , and the red wine in the mouth.


    (...10,000 words omitted...)


    Early the next morning, Ryan didn''t bother to sleep for a while, and drove Monica Bellucci to the airport. She needed to return to the crew to continue filming, otherwise Roland Emmerich would have to go crazy.


    Leaving the airport and returning to the digital realm, Ryan devoted himself to the production of bullet-time special effects.


    As for "Terminator 3"?


    It is true that Orion Films and 20th Century Fox have reached an agreement, but 20th Century Fox needs a certain amount of time to raise funds, and the pre-production work of the crew is expected to take a while.


    After more than ten days passed, 20th Century Fox still had no movement, but Ryan had some gains.


    "Sophia, contact Tom Rothman and tell me that I want to show the bullet time special effects." Ryan, who was sitting behind the desk, looked at Sofia Coppola who walked in, and said good news.


    "The exact time!" Sofia Coppola showed a hint of curiosity. She was already curious about the time when Ryan''s mouth was full of magical bullets, but even she had never seen it before.


    "The sooner the better." Ryan said with a confident expression, "I need to let Twentieth Century Fox know that the emergence of bullet time will definitely change the special effects shooting mode of Hollywood movies."


    Of course, all of this is due to Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic. Ryan only made suggestions, and they are the specific implementers.


    Sofia Coppola nodded, and became more and more curious about the bullet time that made Ryan confident, but she didn''t ask any more questions, and she would naturally see the magic of the bullet time.


    "Nate Shyamalan has already sent over the revised script."


    While speaking, she put a script on the desk and continued: "At the same time, he hopes that Orion Films can release a film "Full Awake" directed by him. It is said that the budget of the film is as high as 6 million U.S. dollars, and the main funder is his parents."


    (The one written on Baidu is called "Little Ghost in a Basket", and the Google translation software is "Totally Awake". I don''t know which one is right, so I just wrote one casually.)


    Ryan really knows this film. It was filmed in 1995 and was not released until 1998. The box office was pitifully low, only about 300,000 US dollars. Not to mention cost recovery, it is estimated that even the distribution fee will not be recovered.


    Of course, it does not mean that the quality of this film is too bad, but that the distribution company of the film is limited in strength, and only a few theaters are showing it. In addition, the box office of a single show is not very good. Knight-Shyamalan is another unknown new director. , the final result can be imagined.


    So it is very important to choose a strong distribution company.


    "Tell him that Orion Films can pay 200,000 US dollars to buy out the North American distribution copyright of this film, and guarantee that the film can be released in North America, and the number of screens will not be less than 300." Ryan said after thinking for a while.


    As for distribution?


    It is almost out of Ryan''s scope of consideration. Firstly, the risk is too great, and secondly, no Hollywood film company will agree to share the distribution.


    "$200,000?"


    "It''s only one-thirtieth of the film''s cost!" Sofia Coppola shrugged and said, "If I were him, I wouldn''t agree unless I was crazy."


    "After all, you paid $3 million for the copyright of a script, but only $200,000 for the North American distribution rights of a film with an investment of $6 million?"


    "At most 300,000 US dollars." Ryan said the fact, "The price of any Hollywood film company will not be higher than 300,000 US dollars, or even only tens of thousands of dollars."


    "When he comes back from Hollywood, he will naturally know that Orion Films is his best choice."


    "What''s more, whether the shooting cost of this film is 6 million US dollars, I''m afraid only he knows."


    His family conditions are really good, and he can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to fund him to shoot an experimental film.


    But it''s hard to believe that $6 million will be spent again to shoot a movie.


    "Wide Sober" is his first official film.


    However, with the cast of "Fully Awake", the filming budget must be more than one million dollars.


    As for whether it is 6 million US dollars, it is difficult to say.


    "I''ll convey your thoughts to him." Sofia Coppola finished speaking, turned and left the office.


    Ryan picked up the script on his desk and read it carefully, while thinking about "Fully Awake" at the same time.


    If there is no "Sixth Sense", even if Knight-Shyamalan gave this film to Orion Films for distributionhe would have to think about it.


    It''s not that there are any risks in the distribution of "Fully Awake". As long as the purchase price is low enough, there is almost no possibility of losing money, and the offline videotape distribution rights alone can recover half of the cost.


    What Ryan considered was that the first film released by Orion Films alone was facing failure and could not recover the shooting cost, which would cause some negative effects.


    Of course, he will not push this film to theaters now, but wait until "The Sixth Sense" is released. With the help of the film''s box office sales, he will take the opportunity to push "Totally Awakened" to theaters to strive for more benefits.


    In the 20th Century Fox Building, Tom Rothman put down the phone in his hand, showing a little thought, "Bullet time?"


    "I hope Ryan Gosling can continue to create miracles."


    Starting with "The Blair Witch", followed by "Saw" and "The Evil Spirit", as well as "The Truman Show", which is currently being released, the success of four consecutive films is a miracle.


    Many film companies have included him in the list of first-line commercial directors.


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 Chapter 160： bullet time

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    The next morning, Ryan brought Jon Felthammer and Gail Anne Hurd to the 20th Century Fox headquarters, had a brief chat with Tom Rothman, and walked directly into a small room Inside the screening room.


    In addition to a group of 20th Century Fox executives, Ryan also met James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Moritz Berman.


    Ryan nodded to James Cameron, found a seat at random and sat down, and secretly glanced at Arnold Schwarzenegger. He was indeed a bodybuilding champion, and his strong figure was a bit scary.


    Gail-Anne-Hurd personally came to the front of the projector, operated it, and put a copy of the film on the projector.


    At that moment, the lights in the projection room dimmed, and a gleam of light gradually appeared on the screen.


    Almost everyone''s eyes fell on the screen, curious about the bullet time Ryan said.


    Of course, some people showed a hint of sarcasm, thinking that Ryan was just sensationalizing. After years of development, computer special effects have already matured, and time freezing has appeared countless times. It is impossible to have any new changes.


    As for bullet time, at best it''s an improved version of time freeze.


    The next moment, Monica Bellucci''s figure appeared on the screen. Under the tight black leather jacket, she set off a **** and slender figure, which made people''s eyes shine.


    "Is she the female villain robot in the future movie?" Arnold Schwarzenegger couldn''t help asking, since he didn''t know Monica Bellucci.


    "Monica Bellucci, one of Ryan Gosling''s rumored girlfriends, who just won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, is the leading actress in Roland Emmerich''s new movie."


    Moritz-Berman briefly introduced, "However, she should not be scheduled to appear in "Terminator 3" for the time being."


    "No wonder." Arnold - Schwarzenegger said a sentence without beginning and end.


    On the screen, there are no extra images, except for Monica Bellucci, there are only bullets, and the fluctuations caused by passing through the air are just when everyone thinks this is the bullet time.


    Monica Bellucci moved suddenly, leaned back slightly, hesitated like a slow motion, and dodged bullets that were fired at him one after another.


    Tom Rothman''s eyes were fixed on the screen, as if he couldn''t believe it, and he clenched his hands involuntarily. Is this bullet time?


    Almost everyone breathed hard, their hearts beat faster, a special time effect that had never appeared before!


    Almost instantly, the picture on the screen changed, and Monica Bellucci once again faced the oncoming bullet, this time it was no longer leaning up in slow motion, but dodging with the upper body at high speed, The naked eye can see afterimages one by one, dodging every bullet calmly.


    Ryan paid a lot of money for the special effects screen in just over ten seconds.


    For a while, the screening room became silent. Even though there was no dubbing, soundtrack, and even only one actor, Monica Bellucci, everyone felt the charm of bullet time.


    "Damn it." James Cameron slapped the armrest of the seat and said complainingly, "Ryan, if it wasn''t for the schedule, I would have competed with you for the position of director."


    No way, at least within a year or two, he won''t be able to spare time to shoot a new film.


    In this regard, Ryan smiled slightly, "James, if you don''t mind, you can come over and play the director."


    James Cameron''s eyes lit up, "This idea is perfect."


    "Cough cough." Tom Rothman coughed lightly, interrupted the conversation between the two, and said, "Ryan, it seems we need to have a good talk."


    "Okay." Ryan nodded.


    When everyone left the screening room, Gail-Anne-Hurd personally held the copy and rejected the kindness of the staff of 20th Century Fox.


    Ryan came to the office with Tom Rothman.


    Tom Rothman ordered the secretary to make two cups of coffee, and then sat across from Ryan, "An unbelievable special effect, I really don''t know how you came up with it."


    Until now, he still couldn''t believe it.


    "I just offered a suggestion. It is Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic that really make bullet time." Ryan said truthfully.


    He only knows what bullet time is, and how to make the ideal bullet time is the credit of Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic.


    At this time, the secretary brought two cups of freshly brewed coffee, "Thank you", Ryan took a cup of coffee, smelled it, and praised: "Very fragrant coffee."


    "A musk coffee from an Indonesian friend." Tom Rothman took a sip. "The taste is very unique. I can take some back to try later."


    Ryan was about to take a sip when he heard Tom Rothman''s words, his body froze, and he put down the coffee in his hand far away.


    The words Indonesia and musk coffee were added together, and he almost threw the coffee in his hand.


    Fortunately, I haven''t really drank it yet, otherwise, the consequences would be unbelievable.


    Even so, he still felt a little sick.


    For the so-called expensive musk coffee, he has no desire to taste it.


    Ryan quickly got to the point and said: "I hope to speed up the promotion of the "Terminator 3" project. At least 20th Century Fox and Orion Pictures can first provide a sum of money as the start-up capital of the project, so that the digital field and industry Light & Magic started to make some special effects models.��


    To shoot a sci-fi film, preparatory work is essential, and special effects production is the most important.


    "Yes." Tom Rothman agreed without hesitation, and said, "In addition, the actor audition and the Xiangjiang action director team you mentioned can also be held at the same time."


    If it were just now, Tom Rothman would have refused without hesitation. Financing inevitably requires a process, and it is difficult for the funds to arrive immediately.


    But the bullet time just now made him change his mind. Twentieth Century Fox can reduce part of the financing and invest with the funds in the company account.


    However, next, there is one more important thing, which can even be said to be related to the entire project.


    That is to negotiate with Arnold Schwarzenegger''s agent about film remuneration and treatment.


    At almost the same time, in the reception room of Orion Films, Sofia Coppola was negotiating with Knight Shyamalan about the release of "Full Awake".


    "Nate, you should know that the price of 200,000 US dollars is already very high. Except for Orion Films, it is impossible for any film company to offer more than 100,000 US dollars." Sofia Coppola did not directly report The price was 300,000 US dollars, but 200,000 US dollars, leaving some room for negotiation.


    "But the shooting cost of this film is as high as 6 million US dollars." Knight-Shyamalan''s complexion was somewhat unpleasant.


    The film cost millions of dollars to shoot, but no film company is willing to distribute it, and the price of film copyright buyout is just as pitiful.


    "The cost of filming is the cost of filming, and the commercial value is the commercial value. The two cannot be confused."


    Sofia Coppola took a sip of coffee and continued, "Besides, the price offered by Orion Films is already pretty good."


    Knight-Shyamalan was anxious and directly mentioned "The Sixth Sense", "But "The Sixth Sense"..."


    Before he could finish speaking, Sofia Coppola directly interrupted and said, "Mr. Knight, we are talking about "Full Sobriety" now."


    Having said that, Sofia Coppola hesitated for a moment and asked: "Then Mr. Knight, what price can you accept!"


    "At least 4.5 million US dollars, this film can recover its cost." Knight-Shyamalan calculated in his mind and reported an astonishing figure.


    $4.5 million!


    Sophia Coppola is so hung up The eyes of Knight-Shyamalan changed, as if he was looking at a fool, "With all due respect, $4.5 million? Mr. Knight, Are you kidding me!"


    Knight-Shyamalan smiled awkwardly. He also knew that the price he offered was too high, and it would be difficult for the film company to agree. That''s why he came from New York to test the tone of Orion Films.


    "Ahem, let''s talk about distribution!" This is his purpose.


    "Yes." Sofia Coppola agreed very happily, "The premise is that all the promotional budget, transportation, storage, printing and copying of the film will be borne by you, and Orion Films can try to distribute this film."


    Adding up all kinds of expenses, a few can cost hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars. Orion Pictures can make a small profit from it.


    Hearing this, Nate-Shyamalan''s eyes faintly flickered, and he said, "I need to think about it."


    In this way, once the box office of the film is not satisfactory, not only will the investment not be recovered, but also a distribution fee will be lost.


    _

 Chapter 161： Treats and New Lines

    Instead of talking to Arnold Schwarzenegger directly, 20th Century Fox and Jon Fertimer reached out to his agent.


    "Arnold Schwarzenegger''s agent said that he would not refuse to appear in the sequel of "Terminator"." Jon Felthammer briefly reported to Ryan.


    "What about the treatment?" Ryan asked.


    Arnold Schwarzenegger''s last starring role was "True Lies" directed by James Cameron.


    The two reunited again, earning US$25.86 million in the first weekend, US$146 million at the North American box office, US$232 million at the overseas box office, and US$378 million at the global box office.


    Paychecks will definitely go up.


    "Terminator 3" is another sequel film. Arnold Schwarzenegger is the absolute protagonist in the film. Whether it is his agent or Arnold Schwarzenegger himself, he will offer a high salary .


    Ryan was already prepared for this.


    Jon Fertimer showed a hint of helplessness, and said: "The 23 million US dollars and 5% of the global box office share, and the first time Arnold Schwarzenegger joined the crew, the 15 million US dollars in remuneration must be paid, The remaining $8 million will be paid in full by the end of filming."


    The remuneration of Hollywood actors is not paid in one lump sum, and is usually divided into several times, such as entering the crew, shooting a film until one-third or two-thirds, and so on.


    Of course, those independent films are not included, but any actor who starred in an independent film will require the crew to pay all the salary in one lump sum before filming starts.


    Ryan frowned slightly. The salary of 23 million US dollars can be agreed. Arnold-Schwarzenegger is worth the price. The payment method can also be agreed, but 5% of the global box office share is a bit much.


    Jon Fertimer glanced at Ryan, and continued: "In addition, Arnold Schwarzenegger needs to serve as an executive producer and have the right to suggest casting."


    This is the usual treatment of big-name stars. The former can fully guarantee their status in the crew, while the latter can avoid cooperating with people they don''t like, and even seek some power.


    "Continue." Ryan nodded, these two are not too much.


    "As for the five percent share of the global box office." Jon Felthammer continued again: "It''s not a share of profits, but a share of the total box office."


    Profit sharing is to get rid of theaters'' commission, distribution company''s commission, publicity expenses, etc., and finally get 5% of the box office revenue. There is a lot of room for manipulation.


    For example, the golden iron triangle in "Harry-Potter and the Deathly Hallows", with a high proportion of profit sharing, did not get the last penny.


    The total box office is divided into almost no room for manipulation. According to the previous life, "Terminator 3" achieved a global box office of 400 million US dollars, that is to say, Arnold Schwarzenegger can get 20 million US dollars from it.


    "Strive for the abolition of the box office share. The base remuneration can be increased appropriately, but the maximum can''t exceed 30 million US dollars." Ryan thought for a while, and he could only increase the base remuneration to cancel the box office share. Otherwise, it would be difficult for Orion Films to earn much from the film''s box office revenue. Benefit.


    Not counting Twentieth Century Fox, Gail-Anne-Heard will definitely need to get a small amount of box office share. If you add Arnold-Schwarzenegger''s 5% share, and the share of various guilds, etc., it will share a lot of money. Benefits, increase film investment risk.


    This is not counting Ryan''s director''s fee. Helen asked for a step-by-step sharing agreement. Ryan will get the basic remuneration + box office revenue. First of all, the basic remuneration, he can get 12 million US dollars in three installments, and the subsequent box office share.


    If "Terminator 3" is released in the future and the North American box office exceeds 100 million U.S. dollars, Ryan can get 2.5% of the film''s share, and if it exceeds 200 million U.S. dollars, he can enjoy 5% of the box office share.


    This step-by-step box office sharing agreement is limited to North American box office and does not involve overseas box office.


    "As for Gail-Anne-Hurd, let the people from 20th Century Fox talk about it, and try to reduce the share ratio." Ryan thought for a while, and said: "We can support her as the film producer or executive producer." Filmmaker."


    Considering the relationship between the two parties, it would be better for Twentieth Century Fox to negotiate.


    "By the way, when can Penelope Cruz and Charlize Theron come to audition?" Ryan asked suddenly.


    "The tentatively set time is this Friday." Jon Fertimer replied after thinking for a while.


    "Friday?" Ryan shook his head and said, "No later than Thursday afternoon. I''m going to Xiangjiang on Friday."


    This time I went to Xiangjiang to invite the action guidance team, and Ryan planned to go there in person.


    However, before going to Xiangjiang, the actor who will play the female villain robot needs to be decided.


    It can''t be that everyone''s action guidance team has come, and the crew hasn''t decided on a candidate for the female villain robot.


    "You can notify them to change the audition time." Jon Fertimer expressed his understanding.


    After talking for a while, Jon Fertimer got up and left. He needs to inform Penelope Cruz and Charlize Theron that he must return to Los Angeles before Thursday.


    Ryan stayed at Orion Films for a while, then got up and went to the digital field, together with Industrial Light and Magic staff, to discuss the details of shooting "Terminator 3".


    Such as the body of the liquid robot, brand new explosion effects, pyrotechnic effects and so on.


    However, just as he arrived downstairs in the digital realm, Ryan received a call from Helen, "New Line Cinema?"


    "Robert Shay from New Line Films would like to meet with you to discuss about film investment." Helen''s voice came from the phone.


    "Reject it, just say that I don''t have time for the time being." Ryan directly chose to refuse.


    At least for the time being, he has no plans to cooperate with New Line, and neither New Line nor Robert Shea is a good bird. No matter in the previous life or now, the reputation of New Line Pictures is not very good, not even comparable to Paramount, the second Tenth Century Fox, Warner Bros.


    There are countless things like concealing the box office, arrears of actors'' remuneration, embezzlement and so on.


    The most famous one should be on the "Lord of the Rings" project. No one knows how much box office New Line Films has concealed. This has also triggered several lawsuits. In the end, New Line Films chose to settle out of court and compensate A sum of hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation.


    The director of the film, Peter Jackson, also did not escape from New Line Pictures. The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy made New Line Pictures a lot of money, but he has been relying on Peter Jackson''s remuneration.


    It''s not a big number, only 15 million US dollars, at least for New Line Pictures at the time, 15 million US dollars is really not a big number, and it can be taken out at any time.


    In the previous life, even among the top management inside Warner Bros., there were some voices of dissatisfaction with New Line Pictures and Robert Shea.


    However, firstly, New Line Cinema''s performance has been good, and it has not harmed the interests of Warner Bros., and secondly, Robert Shea is the largest individual shareholder of New Line Cinema, with independent management rights, and Warner Bros. is very difficult to ask.


    "Robert Shay, what cooperation project do you want to talk about?" Ryan asked subconsciously. He didn''t seem to have any contact with New Line Films or Warner Bros.


    "An action film project is currently in the hands of a producer under Disney. Robert Shea plans to buy this project together with Orion Films." Helen said after thinking for a while.


    Ryan was taken aback for a moment, and it took him a long time to realize that this is Jackie Chan''s movie.


    "Rush Hour, which made Jackie Chan truly famous in Hollywood in his previous life, was a project bought by New Line Cinema from Disney, and finally invested and distributed by New Line Cinema.


    Originally, Ryan wanted to take the lead, but after inquiring about it, he found out that he had already written the script and sold it.


    "Let people pay attention to this project, if possible, buy the whole project, remember not to use the name of the studio or Orion Films."


    "It''s really not possible. I bought it under the name of Lucasfilm, and the two parties invested in the filming together, and Orion Films will be responsible for the North American distribution." Ryan quickly decided to stop.


    Whether Robert Shay would become angry because of this was out of his consideration.


    Anyway, for a long time to come, New Line Pictures will not be his partner, and besides, it was bought in the name of Lucasfilm, not Orion Pictures.


    As for why the name of Orion Films and Studios is not used, the reason is very simple, Ryan does not want to arouse Disney''s vigilance.


    _

 Chapter 162： This is impossible

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    As Twentieth Century Fox and Orion Pictures accelerated the progress of the project, some media under the News Corporation began to pre-heat publicity for "Terminator 3: The Vigilance of the Machine".


    ""Terminator 3: Awareness of the Machine" is officially approved, and Arnold Schwarzenegger will once again play the strongest robot in history!"


    "Ryan Gosling once again teamed up with 20th Century Fox, and the film budget is as high as 130 million US dollars. What kind of "Terminator" sequel will it create?"


    "According to the news from 20th Century Fox and Orion Films, "Terminator 3: Machine Alert" will launch a new visual effect..."


    On the campus of the University of Southern California, Jenny put down the newspaper in her hand, and she couldn''t help showing a hint of envy on her face, "Orion Films, the Bel Air mansion, and now "Terminator 3", a film with a budget of 130 million US dollars .��


    She glanced at her good friend Mia Gosling beside her, and said excitedly, "This is the sequel to Terminator, and the budget of the whole film is as high as 130 million US dollars."


    "Mia, don''t forget what you promised, to visit the crew together, and Arnold Schwarzenegger''s autograph."


    Mia-Gosling rolled her eyes, obviously feeling a little helpless towards her friend, "Don''t worry, when the filming starts, I will find a suitable opportunity to take you there together."


    "However, it''s not a crew visit, but a fan group event." She corrected it deliberately.


    Jenny excitedly hugged Mia-Gosling and kissed her hard, "You decide."


    "Don''t forget, there''s a party!"


    "A party in a mansion that sells for over $23 million."


    Speaking of this, she tentatively asked: "Mia, how much assets does your brother have!"


    "I don''t know either." Mia Gosling looked blank.


    The most intuitive point is that the amount of her pocket money keeps increasing every month, almost reaching an exaggerated figure.


    And for a while, almost all the activities organized by the fan team were paid for by her.


    However, the number on the account, instead of decreasing, increased a lot.


    Ryan on the other side of Los Angeles didn''t know that the crew of "Terminator 3" would welcome a team of fans to visit in the future.


    "Stan, what I need is a ruthless and **** female robot, not a cold machine life."


    In a studio under Twentieth Century Fox, Ryan expressed his request to a group of special effects, art, and shaping personnel, "Remove unnecessary weapons, and the body of the female villain robot is the most perfect. arms."


    "In addition to the special effects of liquid robots, you can try a shape similar to mercury."


    Just like Steven Spielberg directed "War of the Worlds" in his previous life, the first person he contacted was not Tom Cruise, but Dennis Mullen of Industrial Light and Magic.


    Similarly, Ryan''s focus is not on the many things of the crew, but on the digital field and Industrial Light and Magic, as well as art design, stylists, and makeup artists.


    "There is no problem with the special effects. As for the shape, I need to be more careful and seek the guidance of professional artists." Stan Winston said after thinking for a while.


    For Stan-Winston, a liquid robot may take some time, but it is not too difficult.


    However, special effects are not only to produce some visual effects, but also require the cooperation of art and modeling.


    For example, the shape of the spaceship in "Star Wars" was drawn by the staff of Industrial Light and Magic together with the artists of the crew.


    Ryan nodded and emphasized again, "The female robot T-X is the latest high-tech product with a liquid body that can repair physical damage. It has multiple capabilities such as scanning, night vision, tracking, positioning, and network intrusion. It is even possible to calculate the trajectory of the bullet through the nanocomputer, and dodge in advance."


    "In appearance, he is ruthless, with a slender figure and vigorous movements, just like a **** killer."


    "The most important point is that I don''t want a disgusting villain, but a **** and charming female robot that makes the audience shine."


    "At the same time, she is almost indestructible. Even the mighty T-850 is helpless against her."


    Ryan suddenly thought of another question, "And that tight leather jacket, the material is really terrible, change it to another material."


    The crew is still being formed, and a lot of work can only be handed over to Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic in advance.


    Of course, this is not free of charge. Every job requires the crew to pay a fee.


    Ryan looked at the time and said, "Come here first, I need to leave for a while."


    "Terminator 3" is a sci-fi film that doesn''t need complicated plots and some superfluous things.


    The plot of the whole film is very simple. The latest model of female robot T-X comes from the future and is ordered to kill the future human leader, while T-850 protects the future human leader from fleeing.


    Along the way, the two robots fought in various ways.


    To put it bluntly, it''s just a commercial popcorn movie, and the audience doesn''t have to watch it with their brains.


    The biggest highlight in the film, except for the T-850 played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, is almost all concentrated on the female villain robot.


    Therefore, Ryan has very high requirements for the appearance and figure of female robots, and not only the actors themselves, but also special effects, makeup, styling, etc. must highlight the sexy, charming and cold side to attract the audience''s attention.


    Although the methods are a bit old-fashioned, there are similar female characters in many Hollywood action movies, but as long as some innovations are made in special effects, makeup, and styling, it is enough to make people''s eyes shine.


    Leaving the meeting room, Ryan came to the temporary office and revised the ending of the script again.


    Novel special effects, brand-new shapes, sharp movements, and Arnold Schwarzenegger are enough to make a film successful.


    However, in order to achieve the best results, in addition to the above, a sensational ending is needed. Goodness will eventually defeat evil, but there is a price to pay.


    For example, sacrificing oneself, and finally perishing with the enemy, the most common self-sacrifice spirit in Hollywood.


    Why do the protagonists of many Hollywood movies choose to die with the enemy in the end, just like Monica Bellucci''s "Independence Day" that is being filmed, first the president personally fights, and then the civilians sacrifice themselves and die with the alien spacecraft.


    It is nothing more than to arouse a kind of sympathy from the audience and achieve the purpose of sensationalism, so as to get a good reputation and attract more audiences into the cinema.


    All humanities and arts are superfluous. For film companies and directors, the box office is everything.


    Just changed a small part, Sofia Coppola opened the door and walked in, "Charlie Zsseron, Penelope Cruz and their agent are here, and they are doing makeup."


    "Do you need to make some preparations in advance?" Sofia Coppola reminded: "The two of them put on makeup and change clothes. It probably takes a little time."


    For this internal audition with makeup, the makeup artist needs to completely change the images of the two according to the requirements of the script, and it may take a little time.


    "No need to prepare anything."


    Ryan put down the pen in his hand, stretched his body, and said, "Someone inform Gail-Anne-Herd and Moritz-Berman to come and audition together."


    "By the way, if Arnold-Schwarzenegger has time, we can also come together."


    Although the crew has not officially signed a contract with Arnold Schwarzenegger, they have been negotiating with his agent about the remuneration.


    It''s an obvious question, though, that sooner or later both sides will agree.


    Arnold Schwarzenegger!


    A strange look flashed in Sofia Coppola''s eyes, but she didn''t say much, but said another thing instead.


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    "Nate-Shyamalan has agreed to sell the film''s North American distribution rights to Orion Pictures for $270,000."


    "It''s just that he has a request." Her tone seemed a little speechless.


    "What request!" Ryan looked up at Sofia Coppola and asked curiously.


    "He wants the movie to be released as soon as possible preferably before the summer holidays come around," said Sofia Coppola.


    "It''s impossible." Ryan refused without even thinking about it.


    Not to mention that Orion Films is still in the process of integration, and will not release films separately for the time being.


    Ryan would never agree to the release time alone. He also wanted to take advantage of the popularity of "The Sixth Sense" and release "Fully Awake" to make a small fortune. How could he agree to release it before this summer?


    "Tell him that Orion Pictures will release the film at the right time, but not now." Ryan was slightly relieved.


    "It is best to buy the overseas copyright of the film together, but the price should not be too high."


    As for the overseas copyright of the film, you can try to buy it. If the film��s box office in North America is good, reaching several million dollars, the overseas copyright can definitely make a fortune.


    Of course, the premise is that the price should not be too high. The distribution risk of this film is not small, and Ryan can''t guarantee how the box office will be when it is released in the future.

 Chapter 163： audition

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    Inside the audition room.


    "Let Penelope Cruz come in first." Ryan glanced at Gail Anne Hurd and Moritz Berman next to him and said.


    Gail-Anne-Hurd is only the executive producer of the crew and does not hold the position of producer, but she has a certain percentage of the box office.


    Moritz-Berman was recommended by Twentieth Century Fox as the producer of the crew. This time Ryan did not continue to serve as a producer.


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    Of course, they have no opinion on who should audition first. It can even be said that the entire crew can decide who will play the role, only Ryan, and Gail-Anne-Herd and Moritz-Berman only have the right to make suggestions.


    Within a few minutes, Penelope Cruz walked in wearing a bodysuit. She had a beautiful appearance, a tall figure, and a pair of at least three-inch high-heeled shoes, which made people''s eyes shine.


    "Hi, Director Ryan, I''m Penelope-Cruz, I have starred in "Ham, Ham", "Four Thousand Gold Lover", "Because of Love", and "Caught Lips." Penelope - Cruz''s eyes subconsciously fell on Ryan, and he looked a little nervous, as if he was worried about something.


    Of course, she had seen the tidbits about Ryan and Charlize Theron, and the two had just collaborated on a film.


    For her, this is obviously not good news.


    "Hello, Miss Cruz."


    Ryan looked her up and down, she was indeed pretty, and her figure was not bad, and most importantly, Penelope Cruz''s legs were very long and thin.


    "It says on the information that you once studied ballet!" Ryan asked as he glanced at the information in his hand.


    "Yes, before the age of 15, I studied ballet for nearly ten years." Penelope Cruz replied without hesitation.


    She had nine years of professional training in classical ballet at the National Art Theater of Spain. Afterwards, he took some Spanish dancers as teachers and continued to study ballet. It was not until the age of 15 that he gave up continuing to study ballet and embarked on the road of acting.


    "If you don''t mind, you can show your flexibility." Ryan did not follow the normal process and asked her to perform a part of the script, but asked to see her flexibility.


    In fact, in "Terminator 3", the female villain robot has almost no performances to speak of. From the beginning to the end, the facial expressions are cold, and most of the time they are showing off their figures, beautiful faces, and special effects.


    "Yes." Penelope Cruz was taken aback for a moment, then took a deep breath and made several movements that required high flexibility.


    "A flexible body." Ryan said with a strange look in his eyes, "Now I need you to imagine becoming a cold and ruthless female robot."


    Immediately, a staff member stepped forward and handed over a thin script to Penelope Cruz.


    She watched it for a while, with a serious expression on her face, and according to the requirements of the script, she became a cold and ruthless female robot...


    "Miss Cruz, it''s fine." Ryan frowned slightly, his acting skills seemed a little stiff


    "You can go to the waiting room to sit for a while. After the audition, the crew will notify your agent of the result."


    Penelope-Cruz said thank you and turned to leave the audition room.


    "How do you feel?" Ryan asked Gail-Anne-Hurd and Moritz-Berman.


    "The appearance, figure, and flexibility are pretty good. The only shortcoming is that the facial expression seems to be a little stiff." Gail-Anne-Heard quickly explained the advantages and disadvantages of Penelope-Cruz.


    "However, it shouldn''t be a big problem to play a female robot." She gave a very pertinent evaluation.


    "I agree with Gail." Moritz-Berman didn''t say much.


    "Well, let Charlize-Theron come in." Ryan signaled to the staff to let Charlize-Theron come in. As for the final result, it is still too early.


    After a while, Charlize Theron stepped in, giving people a different feeling.


    The same clothes, the same shape, but she gave people a completely different feeling from Penelope Cruz just now, as if she had a kind of domineering sideways.


    After not seeing each other for a while, Ryan found that the Charlize-Theron in front of him had become a little different, and there was a faint shadow of the former emperor Sai.


    "Okay, Charlie, you don''t need to introduce." Ryan asked someone to hand her a script directly, "Remember to be serious."


    Charlize-Theron took the script, glanced at it, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, and the cold emotion on her face almost disappeared.


    There is no performance content in the script at all, just let her walk around the audition room.


    Regarding her acting skills, Ryan couldn''t be more clear, there is no need to act at all.


    Charlize-Theron returned the script to the staff, calmed down a bit, and walked around the audition room. She was 1.78 meters tall and stepped on a pair of three-and-a-half-inch high-heeled boots, fully emphasizing her figure. show out.


    "OK."


    "Charlie is fine, let''s go rest for a while." Ryan admired it for a while, and had to say that Charlize-Theron''s figure is simply perfect, and the only thing that needs to be exercised is probably acting experience.


    Charlize Theron nodded to Ryan and Gail-Anne Hurd, and turned to leave the audition room.


    "Let Charlize - Theron play the female villain robot, Penelope - Cruz as the veterinarian Kate - Brewster." Ryan quickly said his decision.


    Charlize Theron is obviously better than Penelope Cruz in terms of temperament and figure, and Charlize Theron''s acting skills have been improving all the time.


    "Yes." Moritz-Berman agreed very happily.


    In fact, the veterinarian Kate Brewster is also an important female character in the film, and even in terms of performance, she is better than the female robot.


    The only fly in the ointment is that the characters themselves don''t have too many bright spots, so it''s hard to remember.


    Moritz Berman hesitated for a moment, and continued: "Ryan, I want to say another thing, about Arnold Schwarzenegger."


    "In terms of remuneration, the crew can completely give in a little bit, which will be very helpful for the crew in the future."


    "Help?" Ryan froze for a moment, not quite understanding what Moritz-Berman meant.


    "In the future, filming will use a lot of weapons and equipment, and even need to deal with the Pentagon, and Schwarzenegger''s wife, Maria Shriver, is John Kennedy''s niece." Moritz Berman said an unpleasant Big news.


    Gail-Anne-Herd looked calm. She had known the news for a long time and had attended the wedding of the two of them.


    Arnold Schwarzenegger''s wife is the former President of the United States John F. Kennedy, the niece of the former President of the United States, and one of the members of the Kennedy family.


    Ryan showed a look of sudden realization, no wonder in his previous life Arnold-Schwarzenegger was inappropriate for Hollywood superstars, and he insisted on running for governor. It turned out that he had the support of the Kennedy family.


    The Kennedy family and the Bush family are the two largest political families in the United States. The family members are distributed in the political circles, and they have a senior network of contacts and influence that ordinary people can''t imagine.


    "I need to think about it, and I can''t decide on this matter alone." Ryan didn''t agree directly, but chose to get up and leave, and he wasn''t even prepared to make any concessions.


    This is Hollywood, not the White House or the Pentagon. Hollywood film companies never care about the feelings of politicians in the White House and the Pentagon.


    At least Ryan heard Monica Bellucci mention that Roland Emmerich directly quarreled with Pentagon representatives because of Area 51 in the script.


    The reason is very simple. The military does not want to see the words about Area 51 appearing in an alien movie and requires Roland Emmerich to revise the script.


    However, Roland Emmerich unceremoniously pushed back and continued to shoot according to the original script, ignoring the Pentagon at all.


    As a film investor, 20th Century Fox not only did not dissuade, but implicitly supported Roland Emmerich''s decision.


    This is Hollywood.


    In one of the lounges, Penelope Cruz looked at the agent who opened the door and walked in, and asked, "How did it turn out?"


    She was somewhat nervous.


    "The crew decided to cast Charlize Theron as the female villain robot and you as the veterinarian Kate Brewster."


    There was no disappointment on the manager''s face, but he said very happily: "I have read the script, and there are many shots of this character. It can be regarded as an important supporting role in the film. It is a good opportunity for you, and the director of the film is Ryan. - Gosling."


    "At least the worst outcome didn''t happen." The manager suddenly hesitated to speak.


    "So?" Penelope-Cruz asked, looking at the hesitant manager.


    "Just now I heard from the crew that Ryan Gosling will take the flight tomorrow morning to Xiangjiang and invite an action director team."


    "You should thank him while he is still in Los Angeles at night." The manager''s words became hesitant.


    "Do you want me to sleep with him?" Penelope Cruz said with a hint of sarcasm on his face, "Just like that Charlize Theron."


    "Penelope!"


    The agent raised his voice and said emphatically, "This is Hollywood, not Spain. You must learn to abide by the new rules."


    "Besides, he has a film company, a film company with North American theater distribution channels."


    "You should know what it represents. As long as he is willing, he can completely change the fate of many people."


    Penelope-Cruz became a little silent, she knew very well that even in Spain, such things are inevitable.


    "Penelope, you have to remember one thing, and that is to make full use of your own advantages instead of refusing." The manager''s tone was very serious.


    Almost any Hollywood female star has come this way. If you want to get something, you must learn to give, otherwise you will be eliminated by Hollywood sooner or laterAdvantage? "Penelope Cruz''s complexion changed for a while.


    What are her strengths? Obviously only the appearance and body, just changed the vocabulary.


    Leaving the audition room, Ryan went outside Charlize-Theron''s lounge, opened the door and walked in. The two kissed and touched without any extra words.


    After a long while, Charlize Theron stopped, "Next, shall we relax, or change to another place?"


    "I like your current attire, like a domineering queen." Ryan couldn''t wait to move his hands, he hadn''t tasted South African diamonds for a while.


    "Then I''m going to sit on it this time, like a queen." Charlize Theron whispered in Ryan''s ear with a provocative tone.


    The next moment, on the floor of the rest room, pieces of clothing began to slide off, which was about to turn into a battlefield.


    (...10,000 words omitted...)

 Chapter 164： Arrived in Hong Kong for the first time

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    A passenger plane of United Airlines landed slowly on the top of the Hong Kong International Airport. After a long 15-hour flight, Ryan and his party finally arrived at the destination, Hong Kong.


    Looking at the strange yet intimate city in front of him, Ryan felt somewhat complicated.


    However, these emotions quickly disappeared.


    Came to Hong Kong this time for work, not nostalgia.


    Besides, it is still under British rule for now.


    After leaving the airport, the group boarded a vehicle prepared by staff from the 20th Century Fox branch, and went to the Peninsula Hotel to rest for a while.


    A 15-hour international flight, even in first class, is still not that comfortable.


    "The branch of Twentieth Century Fox, how is the negotiation with Yuan Heping going?" Ryan immediately asked after arriving in the hotel room without taking a rest.


    Long before they came to Xiangjiang, staff from the 20th Century Fox branch had already contacted Yuan Heping.


    "A mixed message."


    Sofia Coppola''s face was a little tired, and she said vigorously: "Yuan Heping is serving as the action director of a movie "Street Killer", and it is estimated that it will take some time before he can leave the film crew."


    "The good news is that he basically agreed to go to Los Angeles and serve as the action director of "Terminator 3."


    "What about the quotation!" Ryan asked a key question.


    "The cost of the entire action guidance team, including the cost of Yuan Heping himself, is quoted at a total of 3 million US dollars." Sofia Coppola quoted a very high price.


    $3 million!


    There was no surprise on Ryan''s face. After all, Yuan Heping reported a staggering $8 million to the crew of "The Matrix 2" and "The Matrix 3" in his previous life.


    Of course, he knew a little bit about Yuan Heping''s plan, but he didn''t intend to stay in Hollywood and only wanted to make a fortune, so he quoted a high price.


    "It''s too high." Ryan shook his head. For an action guidance team, the offer of 3 million US dollars is simply outrageously high.


    If it doesn''t work, you can only change people. Anyway, Yuan Heping doesn''t have to be.


    "I guess it can be lowered." Sofia Coppola thought for a while and said.


    The 3 million US dollars is only Yuan Heping''s quotation, not the final negotiated price. If an agreement is finally reached, it will definitely be lowered.


    "That''s too high."


    "Tomorrow, let''s meet that Mr. Jackie Chan first." Ryan decided to put the matter of Yuan Heping aside.


    Even if it comes down to half, that''s $1.5 million.


    The remuneration of the two heroines in the film, Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz combined, is only more than one million dollars. It is impossible for the crew to spend millions of dollars just to invite an action director team.


    Next, several people need to take a good rest.


    Until nine o''clock in the morning of the next day, a group of people tasted breakfast in the tea restaurant in Xiangjiang and drove to Jackie Chan''s residence.


    In fact, Rui En is somewhat not used to Xiangjiang''s diet. He prefers to eat Hunan and Sichuan dishes, and he only ate a few soup dumplings just now.


    Jackie Chan''s mansion is located on a hill to the west of Repulse Bay. It is said that the Feng Shui is excellent and contains a dragon vein.


    "Hi, Director Ryan Gosling, Miss Sofia Coppola!"


    Inside the mansion, it was more luxurious than it looked outside. As the host, Jackie Chan warmly invited several people to sit down, "I am very happy to see you two coming."


    A Hollywood legendary director, a member of the Coppola family, and more importantly, the legendary director in front of him has just bought a film company with distribution channels in North America.


    For the Repulse Bay mansion in front of him, Ryan''s evaluation was barely good, only good, not very good.


    The land area of ??Xiangjiang is limited, but the population is large, and the land area of ??the luxury houses is far smaller than that of Los Angeles.


    "Hello, Mr. Jackie Chan, you don''t have to be so polite, just call me Ryan." Ryan shook hands with him and talked directly in English, without speaking Chinese.


    "As for her!" He pointed to Sofia Coppola at the side, and said, "Just call her Sophia, her father is Coppola''s director."


    Sofia Coppola gave Ryan a blank look. She didn''t like to mention her family background and Coppola''s surname.


    The two sides were simple and polite, and went straight to today''s topic.


    "Ryan, I want to ask."


    Jackie Chan glanced at the two of them, and asked a little confused: "Is your coming here today related to New Line Pictures? Or is it about hiring an action director team!"


    The former New Line Films has cooperated with Jiamu for many years, and he wants to go to Hollywood to develop. He is no stranger to the management of New Line Films. Even New Line Films intends to buy the project in Disney''s hands, and Jackie Chan has played a role in it. A lot of effect.


    The latter is 20th Century Fox and Orion Films'' joint project "Terminator 3", intending to invite a Xiangjiang action director team. Some Xiangjiang media have already reported it, and even made a special list for this.


    Among them are Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung and others.


    "Both." Ryan said something vague.


    "I''m very sorry, I''m afraid I won''t be able to help you in hiring the action guidance team." Jackie Chan looked somewhat embarrassed.


    It''s not that he doesn''t want to help, and he is powerless, so he can''t block other people''s money.


    "It''s okay, we can talk about New Line Cinema."


    Ryan did not show any disappointment, and continued: "Orion Films has no plans to cooperate with New Line Films'' project."


    Jackie Chan''s heart suddenly turned cold. The cost of this project needs at least 30 million to 35 million US dollars. It is very difficult for the New Line Films family to come up with an investment of tens of millions of dollars, and still let a Chinese be the protagonist in the film.


    However, what happened next took a turn for the worse.


    "Orion Pictures intends to buy the project alone and assume the entire investment."


    Speaking of this, Ryan looked at Jackie Chan with a calm expression, "I don''t know if Mr. Long Cheng is interested in appearing in this film!"


    Lucasfilm does not intend to invest in a film starring Chinese and blacks. The risk is too great, and even thinks that Ryan is simply playing with fire.


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    Moreover, George Lucas already has plans to restart the "Star Wars" series of films, and it is expected that all preparatory work and scripts will be completed within three years. of videos.


    However, Lucasfilm agreed to try to approach Disney, buy the project, and then resell it to Orion Films.


    Not only can you get a favor, but you can also make a small profit from it.


    Invested by Orion Films!


    Jackie Chan''s eyes lit up. Compared with the reputation of New Line Films, the reputation of Ryan and Orion Films is obviously much better. "I am very happy."


    Ryan smiled and said, "It''s just that the energy of Orion Films needs to be put on "Terminator 3" for the time being. There is still a film to be filmed next. It is estimated that this project will take a while."


    Funding is not the key. If it is really impossible, you can go to the prince. Tens of millions of dollars are just a matter of words for him.


    The key is Orion Films is still in the running-in period, and has not officially released any films, and when it bought Orion Films, it did not buy the production department.


    Now the production department of Orion Films is all the staff of the original studio, just changed the signboard, so it is impossible to produce three films at the same time.


    "I can wait." Jackie Chan answered very simply.


    Right now is his best chance to break into Hollywood, not even one.


    With the popularity of "Red Fan District" and tens of millions of dollars at the box office, many people think that Jackie Chan has entered the Hollywood market.


    But in fact, "Red Fan District" is only a Chinese film, and many Hollywood film companies have little interest in him.


    Since this period of time, I have hardly received any scripts from Hollywood, and the only thing I got, I am afraid, is fame in Southeast Asia.


    "A wise decision." Ryan nodded contentedly.


    Next, several people talked about the details.

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    Over the next few days, staff from 20th Century Fox and Orion Films contacted a group of Xiangjiang action directors, and almost none of them offered less than 3 million US dollars.


    Only Jackie Chan, Wanyue agreed to continue the negotiation, the price can be discussed in Los Angeles.


    "Director Ryan, I''m very sorry, I feel helpless about this." Fernandez, as the person in charge of the 20th Century Fox branch, had a somewhat ugly expression on his face.


    As for the "Terminator 3" project, he naturally knows that it is one of the most important projects of the 20th Century Fox headquarters, with a budget as high as 130 million US dollars.


    But when it came to hiring an action coaching team, he hit a wall one after another.


    Ryan put down the document in his hand and said, "Be specific, I need to know the details."


    "Yuan Heping said that 3 million US dollars is already the lowest price." Fernandez spread his hands helplessly, "The other well-known action directors are almost at this price."


    "According to the word here, they are going to slaughter our fat sheep."


    What Fernandez said made the corner of Ryan''s mouth twitch slightly, but he was right. These people, including Yuan Heping, had obviously reached a private agreement with each other, and they were going to kill them severely.


    "Is there room for negotiation!" Ryan asked.


    "It''s hard." Fernandez said very bluntly: "They have already contacted privately and reached a tacit agreement, otherwise they would never have offered a price of 3 million US dollars."


    "Of course except Mr. Jackie Chan." He added.


    Jackie Chan''s family class is the most outstanding group of stunt professionals in Xiangjiang, and Jackie Chan''s action guidance ability is also good.


    The only pity is that the style of Jackie Chan and the family class is not suitable for "Terminator 3". Ryan needs a style similar to Yuan Heping.


    "Jackie Chan''s action direction style is not suitable for "Terminator 3." Ryan frowned.


    "Then I can only accept the offer of 3 million US dollars and be slaughtered by them." Fernandez was quite helpless.


    It is true that the Hong Kong film industry has declined, but the influence of 20th Century Fox is of no use here. Except for a few actors who plan to go to Hollywood to develop, most of the rest of the actors do not have this idea, so don''t bother with the two Tenth Century Fox.


    "$3 million!" Ryan was a little confused. It wasn''t that the crew couldn''t afford $3 million, but that he knew the price was too high and was slaughtered, which made him somewhat uncomfortable.


    Compared with Arnold Schwarzenegger''s salary, 3 million US dollars is only a small amount.


    It''s just that Ryan doesn''t want to be this fat sheep.


    "I understand, leave the next thing to me." Ryan nodded.


    If it doesn''t work, I can only give up the plan to hire an action director team, and only hire one or two people. Anyway, most of the film''s action designs are designed by Charlize Theron. It is estimated that one or two action directors are enough.


    Besides, Ryan had already prepared Sophia.


    Negotiations are never limited to the negotiating table, but there are other aspects.


    Take Yuan Heping''s action guidance team as an example. He may not go to Hollywood to develop himself and refuse a huge sum of money, but other members of the team may not be like him.


    Among them was a person whom Ryan was looking for, and it was introduced by Jackie Chan.


    Gu Xuanzhao, Yu Zhanyuan''s apprentice, and the junior apprentice of Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan and others.


    Originally, he was a martial artist with Xu Xiaoming. In the 1980s, he and Xu Xiaoming filmed "Kapok Cassock", "Mirage", "Water Linglong", etc., and had many collaborations with Lin Di''an.


    In the early 1990s, he followed Yuan Xiangren and made "Huang Feihong", "The Lucky Star" and "Wu Zhuangyuan Su Qier". He was young and promising, and he was getting more and more attention. The chief of the village.


    However, the current status of Gu Xuanzhao in Yuan''s class is not very high, and he has been recuperating at home for a long time.


    In his previous life, Yuan Heping did not take him to Hollywood, but let him stay in Xiangjiang.


    That afternoon, Ryan met Gu Xuanzhao in the lobby of the Peninsula Hotel.


    "Mr. Ryan, and this Miss Sophia, I am very clear about your plans." He seemed a little hesitant.


    The news that Twentieth Century Fox and Orion Pictures intend to hire an action director team to participate in the filming of "Terminator 3" is not a secret at all. Almost every Xiangjiang action director and dragon and tiger warrior has heard of it.


    Even among the members of the Yuan family class, there are already some people who are looking forward to going to Hollywood with Yuan Heping, seeing them, and taking the opportunity to make a fortune.


    If 3 million U.S. dollars is converted into Hong Kong dollars, there are tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars, which is an unattainable figure for any action guidance team. Even if it is only a small profit, it can be worth the usual income of several years .


    However, what Gu Xuanzhao did not expect was that such an opportunity would fall on his head.


    "It''s just..." Gu Xuanzhao hesitated. Once he agrees, he will definitely become the ungrateful and white-eyed wolf in others'' mouths.


    "Mr. Gu, you don''t have to worry too much." Ryan said directly in fluent Mandarin, "This is just an ordinary business cooperation, and as long as you agree, not only will you get a reward of 300,000 US dollars, but you will also have a business plan." chance to break into Hollywood."


    "Orion doesn''t just make one movie, neither does 20th Century Fox."


    The $300,000 was not only his own expenses, but also other people he contacted.


    $300,000!


    If converted into Hong Kong dollars, there are several million dollars. Even if Gu Xuanzhao works for another ten years, he may not be able to earn 300,000 US dollars.


    "At least 500,000 US dollars, and I need to think about it." Gu Xuanzhao was silent for a while, and finally decided to think about it.


    "Okay, you have three days to think about it." Ryan agreed with a smile.


    It wasn''t until he left the Peninsula Hotel that Gu Xuanzhao suddenly realized that something was wrong, and his face became very ugly.


    The big reason why The Peninsula Hotel is famous is that many business celebrities, Hong Kong and Taiwan stars and other famous people often come here for a cup of afternoon tea. It is hard to guarantee that no one recognized him just now.


    "Damn ghost." He decided to go back and discuss with someone first.


    As soon as Gu Xuanzhao left, Sofia Coppola looked at Ryan curiously and said, "Unexpectedly, you still understand Chinese?"


    Even some Chinese who grew up in the United States find it difficult to speak Chinese fluently. You know, Chinese is one of the most difficult languages ??in the world to learn.


    "I prefer ancient languages." Ryan didn''t intend to dwell on this topic, looked at Gu Xuanzhao''s back, and asked, "Do you think he will agree?"


    "That''s $500,000, enough to buy a luxury house of several hundred feet in this city."


    "Compared to this, I want to know more, if Yuan Heping gets the news, will he rush over to fight you." Sofia Coppola was even a little eager to try, wishing Yuan Heping would rush over to fight Ryan.


    What the **** is a duel?


    "Read less medieval romance novels."


    During Sofia Coppola''s protest, Ryan reached out and touched her forehead to make sure that she didn''t have a fever. "This is Xiangjiang, not Europe. There is no such thing as a duel."


    "I can take it easy these few days For example, how about renting a yacht to go to Lamma Island to go out to sea!"


    "Whatever." Sofia Coppola shrugged.


    In the next few days, Ryan took Sophia and others to visit Xiangjiang thoroughly.


    However, inside the Yuan family class, it was in a storm. First, Gu Xuanzhao proposed to leave and planned to go to Hollywood to develop, and Yuan Heping was almost killed in anger.


    Immediately afterwards, Yuan Heping received news that many members of the Yuan family had been in frequent contact with Gu Xuanzhao, faintly intending to go to Hollywood with him.


    Now it is 1996, and it is less than a year before Xiangjiang returns. Many rich people are going to Europe and the United States. The security of Xiangjiang is getting worse and worse. There are countless people who want to go to Hollywood to develop.


    Moreover, the remuneration of 500,000 US dollars is simply an opportunity to make a fortune for many members of the Yuan family class who are not rich.


    In just a few days, half of the members of Yuan Jiaban almost left. Yuan Heping could only pinch his nose, and contacted Fernandez, saying that the price could be negotiated.

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    On the second day after returning from Lamma Island, Ryan met Yuan Heping himself in the Peninsula Hotel.


    His face was livid, and there was a hint of anger in his eyes, and he wanted to shake his fists fiercely.


    Of course, now is not the time for dragon and tiger fighters to grab territory, and the identity of this person in front of him is very unusual. He is not only a famous Hollywood director, but also a film company that has a close cooperation with 20th Century Fox.


    "Mr. Ryan, I hope you can stop making small moves in private."


    Yuan Heping took a deep breath and tried to calm down his tone, "As for the price, the two sides can negotiate slowly."


    If it wasn''t for Gu Xuanzhao''s white-eyed wolf, he would never have come here.


    Even mentioning him makes my teeth itch.


    "Mr. Yuan, first of all, I want to correct you. Your so-called small actions are just legitimate business cooperation and have not violated the laws of Xiangjiang."


    Ryan asked someone to bring over two cups of coffee, and continued: "As for the price, the agent of the production crew has already made it very clear that 500,000 US dollars is an acceptable price for me and Twentieth Century Fox."


    "If Mr. Yuan disagrees, then I can only choose to cooperate with Mr. Gu Xuanzhao."


    At this time, Ryan was confident.


    Apart from Yuan Heping''s own ability, the main reason why Yuan Jiaban is famous is that he has a mature movement guidance team under him, and many of them can act alone.


    Right now, the Yuan family class is almost divided into two, and many people were taken away by Gu Xuanzhao, which is enough to support the action guidance of a film, and even meet Ryan''s requirements for "Terminator 3".


    To put it bluntly, there is no need for essence, as long as you know how to draw a cat and a tiger, you can use special effects to make up for the rest.


    Gu Xuanzhao!


    When Yuan Heping heard the name, his face turned ugly again, his eyes were bloodshot, and he didn''t even glance at the coffee brought by Sofia Coppola.


    "Okay, then 500,000 US dollars." After finishing speaking, he stood up and said goodbye directly, not wanting to stay here for a moment.


    When he left the Peninsula Hotel and returned to the car, Yuan Heping sat on the co-pilot without saying a word, with a cold expression on his face.


    "How about peace?"


    "What did that ghost say!" Yuan Xinyi looked at the silent Yuan Heping and couldn''t help asking.


    "500,000 US dollars, I agree." Yuan Heping almost gritted his teeth and said.


    From $3 million to $500,000, only one-sixth of the price quoted.


    And the earliest offer from 20th Century Fox and Orion Pictures was not $500,000, but $700,000.


    In other words, after making a fuss, instead of increasing the price, it dropped 200,000 US dollars.


    Yuan Xinyi opened his mouth, but in the end he didn''t say anything, just let out a long sigh, started the car and left the Peninsula Hotel.


    If he had known this earlier, he should have persuaded Yuan Heping to agree to it, and there would not be so many troubles. Moreover, 700,000 US dollars is already a sky-high price for Xiangjiang.


    The cost of many films is probably not 700,000 US dollars.


    Inside the Peninsula Hotel, Sofia Coppola glanced at the untouched coffee, "It seems that this Mr. Yuan has a lot of resentment towards you. You are not afraid that he will not be careful when the crew is filming."


    "He will definitely not try his best." Ryan knew without thinking that people like Yuan Heping would definitely hide their unique skills for fear of being learned by others.


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    "But enough for Terminator 3."


    "Get someone to book a plane ticket, and we''ll go back to Los Angeles tomorrow."


    Ryan would not discuss the specific conditions with Yuan Heping in person, these matters would naturally be handled by the staff of the 20th Century Fox branch.


    "Can."


    "However, what do you want to do with that Gu Xuanzhao?"


    "Should I see him and explain clearly, or ignore it!" Sofia Coppola asked curiously.


    "If he agrees, he can still come to Los Angeles and join Orion Films." Although Ryan offered to join him, he didn''t plan to cross the river and tear down the bridge. Gu Xuanzhao could still go to Los Angeles, and even join Orion Films to get a not low salary.


    Not to mention, if you are going to buy the Disney project, you need a lot of action guidance.


    With Gu Xuanzhao''s ability, he can stay and work in Orion Films.


    "If it were me, I would never go to Los Angeles, and I wouldn''t even think about it." Sofia Coppola sighed, and she didn''t quite agree with Ryan''s approach.


    Ryan took a sip of coffee and ignored Sofia Coppola, a young lady from an acting family, who couldn''t understand the difficulty of earning money to support her family.


    After going through this incident, Gu Xuanzhao almost offended all his colleagues in Xiangjiang. It is basically impossible to stay in Hong Kong and Taiwan to make a living. The best choice in front of him is to go to Los Angeles.


    Of course, you can wait a few years and go to the other side of the Pacific Ocean to make a living, but there is no income for several years. For Gu Xuanzhao, I am afraid that he will not be able to persist.


    The first thing Ryan did back in Los Angeles was to call Nicolas Cage to congratulate him on his nomination for Best Actor at the Academy Awards.


    With the popularity of Golden Globe winners and actresses, the box office of "Leaving Las Vegas" officially exceeded 10 million U.S. dollars. It is expected that as long as it wins an important Oscar award, the box office can increase by 10 million to 15 million U.S. dollars.


    At that time, it will be possible to earn a lot of money just for overseas copyrights.


    Right now, "Leaving Las Vegas" is once again nominated for the Academy Awards. The competition for the four awards of Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Screenplay is almost the same as when it was nominated for the Golden Globe Awards .


    Many media believe that Nicolas Cage and Monica Bellucci will create a record.


    Of course, anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is an impossible thing, and Monica Bellucci has no public relations for the Best Actress award at all, so there is little hope.


    Moreover, among the nominees for Best Actress at the Academy Awards is Susan Sarandon, who has a 20-year acting career. She is already nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards for the third time.


    From 1980 to 1995, within fifteen years, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress three times. The most important point is that she is already in her forties. For an actress, she has passed The golden age of acting has come to an end, and perhaps this will be her last nomination for Best Actress in the Academy Awards.


    An actress who is about to become the past is just the taste of the academic old man. As long as there are no accidents, she is the best actress in this year''s Academy Awards.


    On Ryan''s first day back in Los Angeles, Gail-Anne Hurd delivered good news, "good news."


    "Arnold Schwarzenegger''s agent basically agreed to the conditions you proposed, giving up the global box office share and increasing the basic salary."


    "It''s just..." She showed a little hesitation, and said, "Arnold Schwarzenegger has a personal request, and wants to seek a role for his wife Maria ShriverMaria Shriver Waugh, the wife of Arnold Schwarzenegger, one of the members of the Kennedy family, is a TV host by profession, and occasionally guest starred in movies and TV series.


    ""Terminator 3"?" Ryan frowned slightly. The only two important female characters in "Terminator 3" have already been settled, and her age is not appropriate


    "It''s not limited to "Terminator 3", and it only needs a small role." Gail-Anne-Hurd quickly added.


    "You can promise him." Ryan felt relieved, it was just a small role, not a problem at all.


    "There is one more thing. Antonia Kidman called. She has found the author you were looking for." Gail-Anne-Hurd said.


    found it!


    Ryan was shocked, and it really was good news.


    However, the good news came not from Arnold Schwarzenegger, but from Antonia Kidman.

 Chapter 167： training

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    "Be more specific!" Ryan asked with a gleam in his eyes.


    Gail Anne Hurd showed a helpless look at Ryan, and said, "In a few days, Antonia Kidman will come to Los Angeles in person."


    Antonia Kidman!


    Ryan frowned indiscernibly, come here in person? I''m afraid there are other things.


    "Then we''ll see Antonia Kidman then."


    Antonia Kidman and Nicole Kidman, these sisters are not ordinary people.


    However, Ryan had to deal with each other.


    Then, several days passed without any news from Antonia Kidman, nor did she come to Los Angeles.


    On the contrary, Yuan Heping brought a few people to Los Angeles, all with livid faces and blunt tones, as if they were not close to strangers.


    Of course, he is quite serious about work, at least in terms of Charlize-Theron training, there is no sloppiness in the slightest.


    On the day I arrived in Los Angeles, based on Charlize Theron''s physical condition and the crew''s suggestions, I made a training outline, mainly focusing on training fighting skills and flexibility.


    In contrast, Arnold-Schwarzenegger''s training plan is much simpler, all highlighting the body shape to appear stronger.


    Ryan, as if nothing had happened, took time out every day to go to the temporarily modified training hall, stay for a while, and even participate in the formulation of the training plan together.


    "It doesn''t seem easy!" Penelope Cruz stood at the door of the training room, looking sideways at Charlize Theron, with a hint of sympathy in her eyes and a hint of schadenfreude.


    "Okay, Penelope, you also need to receive some basic training." Ryan glanced at Penelope-Cruz, who was a little gloating, and let her participate in some basic training without hesitation.


    Basic training!


    Penelope Cruz turned around in disbelief, forced a smile, and said, "Didn''t you say I don''t have to participate in training!"


    "The main members of the crew must participate in the basic training, and get to know each other by the way." Ryan shrugged, expressing that there was nothing he could do to help.


    Hearing this, when Penelope Cruz saw Charlize Theron, who was sweating profusely in the training ground, her face became a little unsightly.


    Charlize Theron and Arnold Schwarzenegger have been training since a few days ago.


    Arnold-Schwarzenegger is better. He is a bodybuilder and has shot many action movies. He is no stranger to this kind of training.


    Charlize-Theron was a bit miserable, she almost forgot how long she hadn''t done muscle stretching exercises, and the action instructor from Xiangjiang in front of her, compared to her physical training when she was just a model Teachers are even more strict. Almost every day after training, someone has to help them out of the training room.


    To be honest, Charlize-Theron looks a bit miserable, but it is actually very safe and will not cause any damage. Yuan Heping has deliberately lowered the requirements, otherwise, according to the training requirements of some girls in Xiangjiang, it is estimated that Charlize-Theron will not last for half a day .


    Arnold Schwarzenegger just finished training, looked up and saw Ryan and Penelope Cruz at the door, stood up and walked over.


    "Hey Ryan, Charlie has to wait a while."


    Arnold Schwarzenegger winked at Ryan, and the meaning was self-evident.


    After finishing, he stretched out his arms towards Penelope-Cruz, deliberately making a welcoming hug gesture, "Penelope, welcome to the devil training camp, this will be an unforgettable experience for you."


    Apparently he already knew Penelope Cruz would be in practice


    "A bad news and way of welcome." Penelope Cruz smiled wryly, then didn''t mind the sweat on Arnold Schwarzenegger''s body at all, and stretched out his arms to hug him.


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    Arnold-Schwarzenegger quickly waved his hand, rejected her hug, and said, "Ryan is right, this is an opportunity to increase tacit understanding."


    The reason why some main actors, including Penelope Cruz, are allowed to participate in basic training, in addition to increasing physical fitness, can also increase the tacit understanding between actors.


    "Arnold, what you said is very correct." Ryan looked up and down the strong muscles of Arnold-Schwarzenegger and asked, "How does it feel?"


    It''s okay if Ryan doesn''t say anything, let''s talk about this.


    Arnold-Schwarzenegger couldn''t help but glanced back, and Yuan Heping, who was not far away, complained: "Yuan, he is simply a lunatic. , A moment of silence for Charlie."


    Arnold Schwarzenegger was stunned when he saw the hanging wire on the training syllabus. He had never seen such a crazy way of shooting.


    Fortunately, the tightrope scenes are almost all played by Charlize Theron. He only needs to show his strongest side like the first two "Terminator".


    The training in front of him will take at least three months, and it is only just beginning now, and the time of real pain has not yet arrived.


    In addition to some fighting skills, there is also a hanging steel wire that is very common in Xiangjiang. The whole person hangs dangling in the air. It looks very beautiful, but the actor is extremely uncomfortable.


    At present, there is no such thing as hanging wires in Hollywood, and there are no fancy fighting moves. Most of the fights in movies are straight-forward and do not use hanging wires.


    "I believe Charlie will be able to do it, she can persevere..."


    Ryan pointed to Charlize Theron who was clenching his teeth not far away, and said: "The pain is a little painful, but for Charlie, it is also a kind of exercise. At least he can try to develop in the direction of an action star in the future."


    There are female hitters in Hong Kong, just as there were famous action female stars in Hollywood in the previous life, such as Milla Jovovich and "Resident Evil", Angelina Jolie and "Tomb Raider" and so on.


    As soon as Ryan''s voice fell to the ground, Charlize Theron''s painful voice came from the training ground, and Penelope Cruz''s face turned pale again.


    Arnold-Schwarzenegger grinned, thankfully he didn''t need to do any flexibility training, "However, hanging wires is too dangerous."


    "It''s okay. Except for some necessary actions, most of the dangerous actions are done by stuntmen." Ryan and the crew will naturally not let several main actors do dangerous actions. This is the most basic principle.


    If the main actors are injured, it will be very troublesome, not to mention the delay in shooting, and they will also face investigation and accountability from third-party insurance companies and labor unions.


    In fact, apart from the temporary training room in front of me, there is also a more professional training room. Some members of Yuan''s class are training stuntmen, and the intensity is more than twice as strong as that of Charlize-Theron.


    Charlize Theron is too tall, and Arnold Schwarzenegger is too strong. It is difficult to find a suitable substitute in Yuan''s class, so he can only train himself.


    The three chatted for a while, UU reading www.uukanshu. com Arnold Schwarzenegger joined the training again, while Penelope Cruz looked a little unhappy and walked to the changing room. She will join the training soon.


    After a while, Charlize Theron''s training was temporarily over, and she could take a little rest. She leaned on the wall with both hands and moved in small steps.


    "Do you need to reduce the intensity of training!" Ryan hurried over, helping Charlize-Theron to sit, "Actually, you don''t have to work so hard."


    "It''s okay, it''s not as painful as you can see, I just haven''t had high-intensity training for a long time, and I need some time to adapt." Charlize-Theron shook her head and said it was okay.


    She had learned ballet when she was a child, and her body flexibility has always been good. For her, she can persist with this kind of intensive training.


    She accidentally injured her knee during a ballet performance, so she had to give up ballet and transform into a model.


    Of course, there are other reasons. As she grows older, Charlize Theron is too tall. The standard height for a female ballet dancer is about 1.65 meters, while her height is 1.78 meters, which is taller than some male ballet dancers. The actors are tall.

 Chapter 168： Cindy Crawford

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    "OK."


    "I understand what you mean." Ryan knew that Charlize-Theron had her own persistence regardless of past and present lives.


    Sai Huang, you are not joking.


    "Tell me something else, how about giving you a massage at night!" Ryan whispered in her ear.


    "To the North Hollywood apartment, or to my place?" Charlize Theron didn''t mean to refuse at all, but was eager to try.


    She has personal experience with Ryan''s massage techniques.


    "Change another place."


    "I just bought a house in Bel-Air that has a small natural hot spring," Ryan suggested.


    Spa massage, this is the best choice to relax your body.


    "The $23 million one!" Charlize Theron asked curiously.


    "Yes, but the transaction price is not that expensive." Ryan glanced at Charlize-Theron mysteriously and said, "Where can we try it?"


    Two days ago, he had officially signed the house purchase contract, but the price was not 23 million US dollars. Together with a small piece of mountain next to it, the price was less than 20 million US dollars.


    Ryan has put down a $6 million down payment.


    "It''s up to you." Charlize Theron rested for a while, stood up and moved her body a little, "Remember to pick me up at night."


    "Do you need to ask Penelope-Cruz to go there together." Speaking of this, she suddenly leaned into Ryan''s ear, "Just like the last time in Canada."


    After speaking, she kissed Ryan, waved her hand, turned and walked towards the training ground.


    Penelope Cruz!


    Ryan touched his chin, this proposal is indeed a bit tempting.


    Without thinking about it for long, he chose to temporarily abandon this tempting idea.


    Ryan walked towards Yuan Heping, and said very warmly: "Yuan, thank you very much for coming."


    Yuan Heping''s face was not very good-looking, he just nodded and didn''t speak. He obviously didn''t want to talk to Ryan.


    Ryan was not angry about this, but just made a helpless gesture and continued: "Okay, Yuan, I''m very sorry about what happened in Xiangjiang."


    "Mr. Ryan, there''s no need to be like this." Yuan Heping finally spoke, and said, "You don''t have to worry about anything. Since I promised to do it, I will definitely try my best to do it, so as not to delay the crew''s shooting plan."


    Well, Ryan is completely speechless, and he can''t praise his professional ethics.


    In desperation, Ryan could only say goodbye and leave the temporary training room.


    "Damn ghost." Yuan Heping looked at Ryan''s back and cursed in a low voice. He already knew that Gu Xuanzhao brought several people to Los Angeles, and even joined Orion Pictures.


    Of course, as he said just now, there is still some professional ethics, and he will not backtrack, and he is not even going to make any small moves.


    But he has already ordered to go down, to hide the real unique skill, and not let the ghost see it.


    As everyone knows, Ryan doesn''t need any unique skills at all.


    "Cindy!"


    Just after leaving the temporary training room, Ryan saw a tall blonde not far away, who seemed familiar, like Cindy Crawford whom he hadn''t seen for a long time.


    "Ryan!"


    When Cindy Crawford heard someone calling her, she immediately turned around, just in time to see Ryan, her eyes couldn''t help showing a hint of excitement, "Long time no see Ryan."


    Cindy Crawford came over generously, stretched out her arms and hugged Ryan, "Congratulations, you bought Orion Pictures."


    Speaking of it, she somewhat regretted that she should not have chosen caa at the beginning, otherwise, with the relationship between her and the man in front of her, even if the last film failed, she might not be able to get a chance to start again.


    How can I have to leave Hollywood temporarily like now.


    "thanks."


    "You came to the studio!" Ryan nodded, his tone seemed a little strange, not as familiar as before.


    "Look for a friend." Cindy Crawford''s face flashed with disappointment, and she continued excitedly, "Do you have time tonight!"


    "It seems like we haven''t been together for a long time."


    Ryan stared at Cindy-Crawford for a while, then slowly shook his head and said, "Sorry, I have a date tonight."


    "Is it Charlize Theron!" Cindy Crawford looked dark, and then asked tentatively, "I can go together."


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    Ryan thought of Charlize Theron''s proposal just now, and couldn''t help but feel a little moved. It might be a bit difficult to call Penelope Cruz.


    However, Cindy Crawford in front of her is a good candidate, at least she supported homosexuality in her previous life.


    "Of course." Ryan agreed very happily.


    Cindy Crawford showed a smile on her face, "Then it''s settled, see you tonight."


    A good time was agreed, Cindy Crawford didn''t stay long, and there was plenty of time in the evening.


    Ryan also has things to do, such as negotiating the actor who will play the human leader John Conor in the film.


    Moritz-Berman, Gail-Anne-Hurd, Helen-Solomon, and other crew members recommended more than a dozen suitable actors, and he needed to personally select them.


    The position of the human leader John Conor in the film is similar to that of the veterinarian Kate Brewster. He is only an important supporting role, and the requirements for playing an actor are not very high.


    In this way, it would be difficult for Ryan to choose, unless an audition is held.


    Meanwhile, something remarkable happened at the top of Disney, and it became the talk of Hollywood almost that day.


    Michael Ovitz, who had just joined Disney, officially stepped down as president and was kicked out by the Disney board of directors.


    According to Disney officials and the board of directors, it seems to be related to "The Truman Show". The board of directors believes that he brought his personal grievances to Disney, thus losing a project that can sell well, and even continued to cooperate with Ryan Gosling Chance.


    It is a pity that Michael Ovitz, one of the big Hollywood figures who used to be in charge of CAA, just joined Disney for a few months, but he left sadly.


    Hollywood studio executives are full of battles all the time, and Michael Ovitz is just a victim of Disney''s internal battle.


    Facing the increasingly powerful Michael Eisner, many members of Disney''s board of directors have long been dissatisfied. With the addition of Michael Ovitz, sharp conflicts broke out between the two sides.


    As for "The Truman Show", it is just one of the excuses.


    Ryan wasn''t surprised by this news at all. Michael Ovitz was a powerful figure in himself. When he was in charge of CAA, he always said what he said and didn''t pay attention to the board of directors.


    Even if he joins Disney and assumes the position of president, it is still difficult to change his strong style. Michael Eisner is also a strong character, even stronger than Michael Ovitz. It is difficult for the two to get along peacefully.


    In addition, the joining of Michael Ovitz intensified the conflict between Michael Eisner and the board of directors. In the end, Michael Ovitz became the victim of the struggle between the two parties and was fired by Disney.


    After leaving Disney, Michael Ovitz couldn''t go back to CAA. He had already sold all the shares in CAA, which was a waste of time.


    Not to say, Michael Ovitz got nothing, Disney gave him $38 million in cash and about $100 million in stock severance.


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    However, from the perspective of future development rights, Disney, who could have become the heir of Michael Eisner and take charge of one of the seven major Hollywood film companies, was eventually swept out.


    Michael - Ovitz, this time is a complete failure.


    It is said that Michael Ovitz, who has a lot of cash, is ready to start anew, set up a new brokerage company, and reached some cooperation with Sony Pictures.


    During this period of time, Ryan didn''t pay much attention to Michael Ovitz. At most, when he met the right opportunity, he stepped on him hard and made him leave Hollywood completely.


    As for the rest, it is superfluous.


    In addition to his Hollywood business, Michael Ovitz is also an investor, and is considered by the media to be one of the 200 largest art collectors in the world, which can be described as extremely rich.


    Even if you leave Hollywood, you can still have a luxurious life.

 Chapter 169： antonia

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    Early the next morning, Ryan came to the office, and immediately ordered his secretary to make a big cup of wolfberries, and drank it happily, sweet.


    Recalling the extravagant enjoyment last night, my waist and legs no longer hurt, but I feel a little weak.


    At this time, someone knocked on the door of the office, Ryan put down the big water glass in his hand, and said, "Please come in."


    As soon as the words were finished, John Denise, a secretary who had just joined Orion Films, opened the door and walked in, saying, "Sir, Ms. Antonia Kidman is here and said she has an appointment with you."


    Antonia Kidman!


    A gleam flashed in Ryan''s eyes, and he asked, "Did she come alone, or did she bring Nicole Kidman with her?"


    "Didn''t see Ms. Nicole Kidman," John Denise replied.


    Ryan nodded. It seems that the rumors that the relationship between the two sisters is not very good should be true. He immediately said, "Miss Antonia, please come in and bring me another cup of coffee."


    Ryan would rather deal with Antonia Kidman than Nicole Kidman.


    Not long after, Antonia Kidman walked into the office wearing a long white dress with a smile, and sat down very naturally, "Ryan, long time no see."


    "Sorry, I''ve been a little late these days."


    "It doesn''t matter." Ryan looked at Antonia Kidman in front of him, and secretly looked up and down. His complexion was slightly pale, and there was obviously a big dark circle on the eye bags, as if he hadn''t had a good rest in the past few nights.


    "If you need help, Antonia, you can tell me." He asked tentatively.


    "A little personal matter." Antonia Kidman didn''t seem to want to talk about this topic, she directly took out a file bag from her carry-on bag, put it on the desk, and said: "The Rowling you are looking for, by chance , I''ve seen her before."


    She took the coffee brought by John Denise, said thank you, and continued: "She is a single mother, and she is currently selling a work everywhere."


    "By the way, her work is called "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone". A British publisher who cooperates with my mother just received the outline and the first three chapters of the story last month."


    Having said that, Antonia Kidman glanced at Ryan in confusion, "Although I don''t know why you are looking for her, it must be related to her work "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone."


    "So I have a suggestion." Antonia Kidman suddenly became cautious.


    "Tell me, what suggestions do you have." Ryan picked up the cup and took a sip, his mouth filled with the sweet taste of goji berries.


    "I can help you buy the film adaptation copyright and peripheral derivatives copyright of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone". The only requirement is that this work needs to be distributed and sold by my mother''s publishing company." Antonia Kidd Although Mann didn''t know why Ryan would be interested in Rowling and "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone".


    But she is clear about one thing. Behind everything the man in front of him does, there is a special meaning behind it, and it can even bring countless benefits.


    For example, Blue Sky Studios, which is the envy of many Hollywood film companies.


    "You can reach an agreement with Rowling directly, without telling me." Ryan shrugged. He has no interest in the physical copyright of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", and he can''t buy a publishing company.


    Antonia Kidman took a sip of coffee and said, "Instead of working with other film companies, I would rather my mother''s company cooperate with you. At least you have never failed, and compared to those vampires in Hollywood, you are better." Reputable."


    "Besides, I''m just doing you a favor."


    She has no interest in film adaptation copyrights.


    "Then I wish us a happy cooperation." Ryan raised the cup soaked with goji berries, and shook it at Antonia Kidman as a gesture of touching, "If the film becomes a big hit in the future, you will bring money to your mother''s publishing company. An unimaginable income."


    Antonia-Kidman looked at Ryan''s actions and seemed to be taken aback for a moment, then smiled and picked up the coffee and touched the water glass in Ryan''s hand.


    "I hope so, at least in the future I can inherit more inheritance, and even directly buy a mansion in Beverly Hills."


    Many Americans are not shy about the topic of inheritance.


    "Okay, back to the topic, when are you going to England!"


    "It''s best to hurry up. The author Rowling''s income doesn''t seem to be very good, and a publishing company has already shown interest in her work." She reminded.


    "I will send someone to the UK as soon as possible." Ryan did not plan to go to the UK by himself.


    According to his previous life memory, the sales volume of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" has not been very good. Warner Bros. first spent 250,000 US dollars to buy the copyright of the film adaptation and peripheral derivatives of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" .


    Then, at a low price, he bought the copyright of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", and obtained the first right to buy out the entire series of novels, so it is easy to buy the copyright without having to go there in person.


    Ryan''s plan was similar to that of Warner Brothers in the previous life. They also chose to take advantage of the fire and buy a few more series of novel copyrights.


    What''s more, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" is not yet on the market, and it can''t be bought for 250,000 US dollars. It is estimated that it can be bought for tens of thousands of dollars at most.


    Of course, Rowling didn''t have nothing to gain. Ryan will choose a film company with the support of a media group to cooperate with her at the right time, so that she can become a famous writer.


    The success of the "Harry Potter" series in her previous life was by no means due to Rowling alone, but with the support of the entire Time Warner Group.


    Promoting the "Harry Potter" series of books in major countries around the world, and finally created the success of the "Harry Potter" series of films.


    Next, Ryan discussed the details with Antonia Kidman and bought as many novel rights as possible.


    After Antonia Kidman said goodbye, she needed to have dinner with Nicole Kidman at noon.


    As soon as Antonia Kidman left, Ryan immediately called Sofia Coppola in and handed her the information on Rowling and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" on the table.


    "Go to England for me, buy the copyright of this novel, and remember to sign a right of first refusal." He said directly


    "A children''s book?" Sophia Coppola picked it up, briefly flipped through it, and found that it was a children''s book, somewhat speechless.


    However, she didn''t ask any more questions, anyway, it wasn''t the first time that Ryan''s abnormal behavior, but told another news.


    "Michael Ovitz would like to ask you to meet and talk about cooperation." Sofia Coppola hesitated and said a very unexpected name.


    Michael Ovitz!


    There was a hint of surprise in Ryan''s eyes, and he said, "Reject, I''m not interested in cooperating with him."


    Meeting Michael Ovitz, or even working with him, was out of Ryan''s mind.


    As for turning enemies into friends, that''s more than enough. If there is a suitable opportunity, I don''t mind stepping on it.


    "However, what kind of cooperation does he want to talk about when he meets with me?" Ryan showed a trace of doubt on his face.


    "It seems to have something to do with Sony Pictures." Sofia Coppola thought for a moment and said, "Some high-level executives of Sony Pictures have been interested in setting up a monster movie. Michael Ovitz should be one of the collaborators of this project. .��


    Hearing the words "monster", Ryan immediately thought of a movie "Godzilla". The famous Japanese monster has a great influence in Southeast Asia and can be said to be a household name.


    It''s just that Godzilla is so alien to the North American public that few would care about a monster from a Japanese manga.


    To put it bluntly, UU Reading Godzilla destroyed Tokyo, not the White House, and it has nothing to do with them.


    Of course, Sony Pictures did not fail in the previous life, at least from a commercial point of view, it was not a failure. "Godzilla" earned a box office of US$74.9 million in North America in the first six days, and US$18.02 million in the second week, but the box office did not go well. Very steady.


    In the end, the North American box office was only 130 million U.S. dollars, the global box office was 379 million U.S. dollars, and there were 400 million U.S. dollars in North American peripheral product sales.


    Even with a production cost of $130 million and $80 million in worldwide marketing, Sony Pictures still made money, or it wouldn''t have made a second installment.


    And what Ryan admires the most is that "Godzilla" is also a kind of cultural export, sending Japanese culture to the United States and even the world.


    Even if the final result is not very ideal and far from meeting the expectations of Sony Pictures, it is still admirable.


    It has to be said that Japan is far ahead of many countries in terms of cultural output.


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 Chapter 170： crew preparation

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    The second day after meeting Antonia Kidman, Sofia Coppola set off for England and met Rowling according to the address, and the two sides quickly reached an agreement.


    In terms of copyright fees, it can be said that it went very smoothly. The price of only 100,000 US dollars not only bought the film adaptation copyright of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" but also the copyright of all derivative products.


    At the same price, he bought the copyright of the next series of novels in advance, as well as a copyright priority purchase agreement.


    For Ryan, the price of 200,000 US dollars is simply for nothing.


    But Rowling didn''t suffer. The price of $100,000 is a sky-high price for an unpublished children''s book, and she is even ready to become a full-time author.


    The publishing company of Antonia Kidman''s mother also obtained the North American sales rights of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" at an extremely cheap price.


    As for global sales rights!


    Rowling''s bookseller, somewhat difficult, only sells North American rights and refuses to sell global rights.


    In fact, Rowling herself is not very optimistic about the prospect of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone". After all, she has no creative experience. This is her first work, and many places do not seem so perfect.


    However, her book agent realized that it would be profitable for a Hollywood film company to buy the copyright of a work.


    If it hadn''t been for Rowling''s insistence, she would have suggested looking for a large publishing company rather than one based in Canada.


    At the same time, Ryan quickly made a decision about another important supporting role in the film, starring Edward Norton.


    Compared with Penelope Cruz''s resistance to basic training, Edward Norton faintly reveals a hint of excitement. The opportunity to play opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger is very rare for him.


    In contrast, basic training is only a trivial matter.


    For those around him, Ryan will more or less take care of them. For example, Helen''s Starry Sky Agency will continue to undertake a large number of extras and backgrounds that the crew needs, including some insignificant small roles.


    Of course, it is impossible to give all of them to the star agency this time, and some of them come from the actors'' union.


    This can avoid some minor troubles.


    The pre-production of the crew is no stranger to Orion Films, and with the help of 20th Century Fox, the progress is very smooth, and there are almost no difficulties encountered.


    In addition to paying attention to special effects production and costume modeling, Ryan also had to design fighting moves with Yuan Heping and others, which could neither be completely in accordance with Xiangjiang''s habits, nor be straight-forward Hollywood routines.


    It is best to combine the advantages of the two, and specially design a set of fighting moves for Charlize Theron and Arnold Schwarzenegger, with a cold and powerful collision.


    Fortunately, these are not difficult for Yuan Heping''s team.


    In addition, Ryan also needs to discuss the placement of advertisements in the film. Because of his experience in "The Truman Show", he specially wrote some sub-shots and concept maps to show to a large number of product manufacturers.


    With the advertising revenue of "The Truman Show", 20th Century Fox will naturally not be so stupid as to refuse to place advertisements. As long as it is handled properly, the placement of advertisements will not spoil the plot of the film, and it can also reap a lot of money.


    The only pity is that the number of embedded advertisements in "Terminator 3" is far less than that of "The Truman Show". They are mainly concentrated on high-tech products such as cars, mobile phones, and computers. At most, drinks and a small amount of advertising are added. clothing.


    Although any commodity manufacturer and brand is clear, facing the combination of Ryan Gosling and "Terminator 3" and the budget cost of up to 130 million U.S. dollars, the price of advertising placement must be ridiculously high.


    However, there are still dozens of product manufacturers coming to Los Angeles to discuss with the crew about placing advertisements.


    The reason is very simple. The director of the film is Ryan Gosling. The placement advertisement in his last work "The Truman Show" is not only cheap, but also makes a lot of commodity manufacturers earn a lot of money. Made a name for himself.


    Facing more and more product manufacturers, 20th Century Fox and Orion Films had to deploy additional manpower to negotiate with each product manufacturer separately. In addition to the price, the product itself must conform to the plot of the film, otherwise the price will be high. , Ryan would refuse without hesitation.


    After more than half a month of negotiations, at least a dozen commodity manufacturers have reached an agreement on implant placement.


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    GM''s Hummer car is worth $5.5 million, Motorola is worth $4.3 million, IBM laptops are worth $3.5 million, Panasonic home appliances are worth $5.7 million, Coca-Cola is worth $3.3 million, and Ray-Ban sunglasses are worth $1.2 million...


    The film hasn''t been filmed yet, but the advertisement placement alone has earned more than 24 million U.S. dollars. The staff of 20th Century Fox and Orion Films who watched it were dumbfounded.


    The film''s producer, Moritz Berman, saw the number, checked it out himself, and finally accepted the fact.


    Of course, it doesn''t mean that the crew can get the money now, but that the box office of the film must reach a certain number.


    Even so, it still caused a lot of shock in Hollywood. At least in the eyes of these commodity manufacturers, the name of Ryan Gosling is almost equivalent to commercial value, and it is itself a sequel to "Terminator".


    The combination of the above reasons has caused the price of embedded advertisements to rise again and again.


    Any commodity manufacturer will not spend millions of dollars in vain. While paying, it will definitely get more returns.


    Once Ryan''s next work fails at the box office, someone from these product manufacturers will definitely jump out and shout loudly.


    "Ryan, I have a proposal."


    In the studio owned by Twentieth Century Fox, Moritz Berman looked at Ryan on the opposite sofa and suggested, "You''re really busy."


    "In addition to the "Terminator 3" crew, we should also pay attention to other projects of Orion Films, such as "The Sixth Sense", which cost 3 million US dollars to buy the copyright."


    "So listen to me, you need an assistant director, a competent assistant director."


    An assistant director!


    Ryan frowned and looked at Moritz-Berman in front of him, and retorted without hesitation: "Sophia is qualified for the position of assistant director."


    "No, no, listen to me first." Moritz-Berman shook his head and continued: "I''m talking about an assistant director who is familiar with commercial film shooting, not an assistant and assistant director. "


    "Ryan, you have to understand one thing. Sophia is your assistant first, and then an assistant director after that. And she is not suitable for commercial films."


    He said the fact that Sophia is really not suitable for shooting commercial films, she is more suitable for independent films than commercial films.


    "Tell me about the candidate you want to recommend." Ryan didn''t want to dwell on this issue, it was nothing more than adding an assistant director to the crew.


    "Jonathan Mostow." Moritz Berman named a candidate.


    He once owed a favor to Jonathan Mostow''s agent, and the other party has always wanted to develop in the direction of director and producer, especially in the face of a project with a budget of 130 million US dollars.


    Jonathan Mostow!


    Ryan showed a thoughtful expression, as if he had heard the name from somewhere, and couldn''t help asking: "What about the works he has participated in before?"


    Moritz-Berman showed a look of embarrassment on his face, and said with some hesitation: "Scare Show, and Beverly Hills."


    Ryan finally remembered who he was, Jonathan Mostow, who had directed "Terminator 3" and "Terminator 4" in his previous life, and was also his famous work.


    "Yes." Ryan didn''t think about it for long, and decided to agree, saying, "But the crew won''t pay him too much."


    An unknown newcomer director, and he is still an assistant director, obviously it is impossible to get too much remuneration.


    Even in his previous life, he didn''t have any famous works other than the two Terminator.


    "Remuneration is not a problem." Moritz-Berman felt relieved. Although he is the producer, Ryan is in charge of the crew and owns half of the film''s investment ratio.


    Besides, compared to the opportunity in front of him, the reward is not important.


    Jonathan Mostow, who was far away in New York, kept flipping through the script in his hand, which he managed to get through relationships, and he had to ensure that it would not be leaked.


    To be honest, the plot of this script is very simple, there is no complicated plot, it is just a typical commercial popcorn movie.


    But in the face of a budget of 130 million US dollars, there are also special effects that have amazed the executives of 20th Century Fox, which seems to be called bullet time, and the action guidance team hired from Xiangjiang all explain one thing.


    This film is far from as simple as it is written in the script. The real buying point is in Ryan Gosling''s brain, not the script.


    At this time, the phone next to him rang. Jonathan Mostow put down the script in his hand and picked up the phone. It didn''t take long before his face gradually revealed a hint of excitement.


    "What, Ryan Gosling agreed?" He asked in an almost unbelievable tone, "Did Ryan Gosling agree with it?"


    "Don''t worry, Moritz Berman told Ryan Gosling personally that he has already agreed, and it is only an assistant director position, and the producer will not pay too much compensation."


    "Damn pay, let it go to hell." Jonathan Mostow shouted very excitedly, "This is Ryan Gosling''s crew, he just bought Orion Films, a film company with North American distribution channels .��


    "As long as I am picked by him and get his attention, I believe I will soon be able to direct a commercial film by myself."


    This is his purpose.

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 Chapter 171： change destiny

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    With the intense preparations underway, more than a month passed quickly. In addition to continuing to improve the script and sub-camera, Ryan would go to the digital field almost every day to discuss special effects, props, weapons and other matters.


    We also specifically discussed the sound effects of firearms. Ryan made a suggestion. For example, the sound of shotguns can be completely replaced with the sound of miniature howitzers exploding to enhance the sound effects, showing that Arnold Schwarzenegger played the robot T- The power of 850.


    In addition, Yuan Heping''s team not only designed a set of fighting moves for Charlize Theron, but also combined firearms and fighting according to her movement characteristics.


    Call it gunplay.


    Many crew members praised it one after another, and even looked at Yuan Heping with admiration.


    Ryan was not surprised at all. The action shooting method of Hong Kong movies is different from that of Hollywood. Many actions are combined with various common objects.


    Among them, the classic representative is Jackie Chan. Once any ordinary item is in his hands, it immediately becomes a weapon that can be used for fighting.


    This time it was just turned into a firearm, which is not so surprising.


    However, Ryan knew that the emergence of firearms could play an unimaginable role in the shooting of Hollywood action movies.


    From then on, the gun battle scene is no longer simply pulling the trigger, but has become beautiful, gorgeous, and ruthless.


    While everything was going well for the crew, a large sum of money was spent like running water. Even though 20th Century Fox only took on half of the funds, it still felt a little bit of difficulty.


    Of course, it does not mean that 20th Century Fox has no money, but that James Cameron has gradually emerged, demanding that 20th Century Fox and Paramount invest more in films.


    Ryan knew this was just the beginning, and knew that James Cameron was going to drive the executives of the two studios to the point of selling their asses.


    In contrast, Orion Films is relatively relaxed. The Prince Jeffrey of Brunei has never personally asked since the money was transferred to the account of Orion Films, and it was a one-time call of 50 million US dollars. .


    Furthermore, "Leaving Las Vegas" won the Academy Awards, Nicolas Cage got his wish and won the Oscar winner, while Monica Bellucci and Mike Figgis returned empty-handed.


    As soon as the awards ceremony was over, Mike Figgis taunted the media, venting his dissatisfaction with the crew and the distribution company, and he didn''t even attend the dinner held by Vanity Fair.


    In this regard, neither Touchstone nor Ryan and Nicolas Cage paid attention to it. It is only a British director, and Hollywood has never been short of directors.


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    Instead, he set his sights on the box office of "Leaving Las Vegas", and it soared in just a few days.


    At the end of April, the North American screening of "Leaving Las Vegas" ended, and it was officially released from the North American film market. In the end, the North American box office of the film was fixed at 33.27 million US dollars, which was much more than the previous life.


    The shooting cost of the film is only a few million dollars. Even if the publicity and public relations expenses are included, facing the North American box office of 33.27 million US dollars, not only can the investment be easily recovered, but also a lot of money can be made.


    This is on the premise that overseas distribution rights and peripheral copyrights are not counted.


    The overseas distribution rights of "Leaving Las Vegas" were sold to Twentieth Century Fox for $4 million.


    That is to say, Ryan has recovered the investment in the film for the overseas copyright alone.


    With the arrival of the spring file, many films released last year will inevitably face the next file, and the same is true for "The Truman Show".


    At the end of April, "The Truman Show" was released not only from North America, but also in only a few countries in overseas markets. It was not long before the film''s global release, and the global box office was finally fixed at 289 million US dollars.


    A number of North American copyrights have already been sold out first, easily reaping 42.35 million US dollars. Regarding the overseas copyrights of the film, Paramount has talked with a number of overseas companies for a long time.


    There are many countries and regions where the film is released overseas, even as many as dozens of countries. The price of each country is different, and it needs to be negotiated one by one. Even Paramount needs a certain amount of time.


    It was not until the beginning of May that Paramount initially completed the negotiation of the film''s overseas copyright, with a total harvest of 48.56 million US dollars.


    According to the distribution agreement and investment agreement, after deducting the distribution commissions of theater companies and Paramount, as well as the investment share of Paramount and Lucasfilm, there will still be a sum of tens of millions in the Ryan Studios account. Funds arrive in USD.


    Whether it is the box office share or the copyright fee, it is impossible to get it to the account at once, but to the account one after another.


    In the next year, a sum of money will arrive almost every month, but the amount will become less and less.


    Even, some peripheral copyrights of the film will generate income continuously, maybe these incomes are not a lot.


    But it can''t last for a long time, slowly accumulating together, and the final numbers are definitely very impressive.


    The copyright income brought by every successful film is a long-term investment, otherwise Hollywood film companies would not buy film copyright libraries everywhere.


    In addition to film companies, distribution companies, and investment companies, the crew members and actors also gained a lot.


    It is expected that when "Into the Deadly Island" is released, three films in succession will sell well, and Nicholas Cage will definitely enter the ranks of Hollywood''s first-line stars. The next film can completely call out a salary of 20 million U.S. dollars, joining Hollywood''s 2,000 U.S. dollars Club, become a member.


    Monica Bellucci can also become a second-tier Hollywood star in one fell swoop, and her salary will rise sharply, at least calling for a salary of more than 1 million US dollars, without any problem.


    The remuneration of Hollywood female stars has always been low, and it is already very rare to earn more than 1 million US dollars.


    After Lin Lin finally figured it out, the funds in Ryan''s studio account, not only did not decrease due to the acquisition of Orion Films and investment in "Terminator 3", but there was a trend of increase.


    This is not counting "Chain Saw 3", which has been released for some time.


    Ryan first gave Swift a sum of money to invest in Internet and high-tech stocks, as well as the "Sixth Sense" project, which also invested a sum of start-up funds.


    Immediately afterwards, with Cindy Crawford and Charlize Theron, they thoroughly swept through the luxury stores.


    "A new script?"


    In Orion''s office, Cindy Crawford leaned on the desk, casually picked up a script and flipped through it, "A horror movie? Or a drama movie?"


    She flipped through it briefly, and the content in the script seemed a bit complicated.


    Ryan poured a cup of coffee and placed it in front of her, while he took a sip of a large cup of goji berry, "A script I just bought a while ago."


    "Bought it?" Cindy Crawford was taken aback for a moment, then thought of something, and asked tentatively, "The one for $3 million!"


    This incident is not news.


    "That''s right." Ryan picked up the cup again and took a sip, his mouth filled with the sweet taste of wolfberry, "Orion is planning to start a project for this film, you can read the script first to see if there is any suitable role for you."


    During this period of time, Cindy Crawford''s service was very good, she was almost on call, and she didn''t ask for anything.


    In front of him is Ryan''s way of returning.


    He wasn''t so stupid that Cindy Crawford would fall in love with him, and talking about feelings was nothing more than a covert transaction method.


    For these, he has always seen very clearly that there is no **** and reliability in any relationship, and while enjoying it, it must be paid.


    As long as the transaction is not terminated, the other party will obey everything.


    Cindy Crawford was taken aback for a moment, and then a look of surprise appeared on her face, "Ryan, thank you."


    Next, while drinking coffee, she flipped through the crew with a very serious expression.


    "The Sixth Sense" doesn''t have a heroine. Apart from a male lead, the most important role in the film is a little girl, who has been confirmed to be played by Scarlett Johansson Jr.


    Of course, it is impossible to have no female supporting roles in the whole film, but there are several female supporting roles.


    Cindy Crawford showed no signs of disappointment, and she had no choice right now.


    "It''s barely a thriller, with a budget of around $35 million."


    Ryan gave a brief introduction and said: "But there is one thing I need to remind you in advance, the crew will not give you too much salary."


    Cindy Crawford, one of the top five supermodels in the world, is naturally worth a lot.


    It''s a pity that this is not the fashion industry, and her last film has just hit the street, so it is impossible to get a high salary.


    "It''s okay, I''m not short of money for the time being." Cindy Crawford didn''t think about the salary at all, her attention was all on the script, and there was still a budget of 35 million US dollars.


    Cindy Crawford''s answer made Ryan very satisfied, a smart woman, as if all the women he met were smart people.


    For example, Monica Bellucci, the female star most influenced by Ryan since he came here, completely changed the trajectory of her previous life. Instead of returning to Italy sadly, she became a second-tier Hollywood female star.


    There is also Cindy Crawford in front of me. For a while, she has not published any books. Instead, she chose to attend an acting training class. Watch repeatedly.

 Chapter 172： complicated relationship

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    Thriller movies have a large market no matter in North America or overseas, and they are much better than horror movies.


    The market for most horror films is almost all in China, and it is difficult to get much box office overseas.


    On this point, the plasma-style horror film is barely a little bit better, with the support of the box office market in some European countries and English-speaking regions.


    "What''s your suggestion?" Cindy Crawford put down the script, took a sip of coffee, and asked for Ryan''s opinion instead of directly making a choice.


    "The wife of a child psychologist and the mother of a little girl, you can choose one of them, or audition together at that time." Ryan quickly said a suggestion.


    "It''s time to audition together." Cindy Crawford vaguely guessed what Ryan meant, she could choose a role, or even play any role, provided that her acting skills must pass the audition.


    To her relief, her acting skills have improved a lot during this period of time.


    "No problem." Ryan agreed.


    As for whether starring in "The Sixth Sense" can change the trajectory of Cindy Crawford''s past life, he can''t guarantee it.


    According to the age calculation in the United States, Cindy Crawford has passed her 29th birthday and entered the 30-year-old age group.


    For a Hollywood actress, her shelf life and career period will not be too long, and she will slowly go downhill at the age of 35 or 40.


    Even the famous Julia Roberts, the first female star in Hollywood to join the $20 million club, still cannot change the bad luck brought by her age.


    There are very few female stars in Hollywood who can join the $20 million club. Even in Ryan''s previous life, there were only a handful of them.


    Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lawrence, Barbra Streisand, Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Sandra Bullock.


    "Cindy." Ryan stood up, looked at Cindy-Crawford and said, "Should I go to the studio with me, or go back and get familiar with the script?"


    Cindy Crawford thought for a moment, then replied, "Go to the studio and watch Charlie if you want."


    What about her relationship with Charlie?


    It''s a bit complicated.


    At that moment, the two left Orion Film Company, drove to the studio of 20th Century Fox, changed into the battery car, and drove to the studio rented by the crew of "Terminator 3".


    "The 20th Century Fox studios are getting empty."


    Cindy Crawford sat in the battery car, looked at the empty studio, and said emotionally: "I remember when I first came to the 20th Century Fox studio a few years ago, there were crews everywhere. People. Unlike now, with such a big studio, it��s hard to see people moving around.��


    "This is unavoidable. Most Hollywood production crews choose to shoot overseas. In this way, you can get a considerable amount of tax rebates, and the labor is cheaper than in Los Angeles." Ryan didn''t feel anything, let alone Said with emotion.


    "Maybe it won''t be long before this place will become a tourist attraction."


    The exodus of Hollywood crews is an inevitable result, especially large commercial crews, which rarely shoot in Los Angeles, not to mention tax rebates, and labor is expensive.


    It is far better to go to Canada, New Zealand and other overseas countries to shoot. Not only can you get a tax rebate subsidy, but the local labor is also much cheaper.


    If it weren''t for 20th Century Fox not applying for an overseas tax refund quota, "Terminator 3" would definitely not stay in Los Angeles for filming.


    There is a quota limit for the tax rebate subsidies in overseas countries, and 20th Century Fox cannot apply for it every time.


    However, staying in Los Angeles for filming also has certain advantages.


    "It''s good to become a tourist attraction, at least it won''t be so deserted." Cindy Crawford thinks the studio should be more lively, so that it looks like Hollywood.


    "Actually, several major studios in Hollywood have been reduced to tourist areas." Jonathan Mostow walked over to the studio door and said, "Except for "Independence Day", the entire studio only has "Terminator 3" A crew."


    Many shots of "Independence Day" were shot on location, and there were not many shots that needed to be shot in the studio.


    So, right now the entire studio has only one crew for "Terminator 3".


    "Jonathan Mostow, the assistant director of the crew, and Cindy Crawford, my friend." Ryan got out of the car and introduced each other.


    Jonathan Mostow''s eyes fell on Cindy Crawford, and he couldn''t help but paused for a while. The most famous supermodel in the United States, he naturally knew, "Hi, Miss Cindy, very happy to meet you .��


    "Hello, Jonathan." Cindy Crawford greeted politely.


    After being polite to each other, the three of them walked into the studio, and the number of people increased, and it became much more lively.


    Right now, Jonathan Mostow is taking the crew members to set up the shooting scene. Most of the shots of the film will be shot in the studio, and only some necessary shots will be shot outside.


    Now we still need to set up the scenery, and in a few years, we will not even need to set up the scenery, and we can shoot directly in front of the green cloth.


    Compared with green cloth and blue cloth, Ryan prefers setting and shooting on location. The cost is higher and the time is longer, but better results can be achieved.


    "Is Charlie''s costume ready?" Ryan took Cindy-Crawford around the studio, and stopped for a while when passing by the door of the changing room.


    "It''s been delivered."


    Jonathan Mostow pushed open the door of one of the changing rooms, walked in, pointed to several sets of tight leather jackets hanging on the shelf, and said: "The latest material is a kind of plant fiber, which is not harmful to human skin. any damage, and is much softer."


    Once the filming officially started, it would definitely not be possible to do a few simple moves like Monica Bellucci did back then. Charlize Theron had to wear this suit and make some difficult moves.


    In this way, the requirements for the material of the clothes are very high.


    "This is the suit that Charlie wore?" Cindy Crawford stepped forward and touched it curiously. "It needs to be lubricated all over the body, and someone needs to help to put it on!"


    Charlize-Theron had already tried on the tailor-made clothes for her, and the taste was not very pleasant, and her whole body was greasy and unspeakably weird.


    "This is a specially made tights that need to be tightly attached to the skin, so before putting it on, you must apply lubricant all over your body." Ryan walked up to him and touched it. The material of the clothes did not feel any change.


    "I really want to see what Charlie looks like in this dress." Cindy Crawford said gloatingly.


    If you think about it, you can know that Charlize Theron will definitely not feel comfortable in this dress.


    It is not uncommon for similar female villains to appear in Hollywood movies.


    However, the tight leather jacket in front of him is the only one, which can achieve a better shooting effect.


    For this reason, Charlize Theron needs to maintain her body weight for a long time, neither lose weight nor gain weight.


    "It was a rare experience."


    Ryan said something meaningful, and did not continue to dwell on the topic after finishing, "Jonathan, I will hold a small private party at home the day after tomorrow. If you have time, you can come together."


    Before the official filming of the film crew Ryan plans to hold a small private party, and invite the main crew members and some familiar people to participate, the scale will not be too large.


    A flash of surprise flashed in Jonathan Mostow''s eyes, and he asked in a weird tone, "Wow, is there any party girl?"


    Party girl!


    The corner of Ryan''s mouth twitched slightly, a party girl was invited to an ordinary private party!


    "Of course there is."


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    However, he said, "Cindy, Charlie, Helen, Penelope, Gail, and Sophia can all be party girls."


    Jonathan Mostow subconsciously glanced at Cindy Crawford, and shook his head regretfully, "I suddenly feel that champagne is more suitable for me."


    He couldn''t afford to provoke any of these women.

 Chapter 173： Talk about "The 6th Sense"

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    Cindy Crawford didn''t stay long, she got up to say goodbye and left the studio. She had to go to class later and took time to familiarize herself with the script.


    She has already failed once, coupled with the disadvantages brought about by her age, it is difficult to have a second chance, and she will soon have the opportunity to appear in "The Sixth Sense". For her, it is no less than the last straw. Hold on tight, or leave Hollywood.


    Ryan stayed in the studio for a while, and casually met with Nate-Shamma to discuss "The Sixth Sense".


    "Long time no see Nate." Ryan warmly welcomed Nate-Shama to sit down.


    Knight-Shamma did not say any polite words, and took out the script of "The Sixth Sense" very directly, and said: "I took the time to modify the plot, especially the role of Doctor Malcolm, I need to choose an actor with acting skills. "


    He made no secret of his thoughts, saying: "Ordinary Hollywood actors find it difficult to bring out the charm of this role."


    "There is also Johnson-Scarlett who plays the role of Dale. I hope she can join the crew in advance and spend at least one to two months to get familiar with the role and rehearse the plot."


    Underage actors have always been synonymous with trouble, and Johnson-Scarlett was chosen by Ryan himself, and he had never even met Johnson-Scarlett himself.


    Fortunately, Johansson-Scarlett is not a newcomer and has already starred in several films.


    Knight-Shamma specially rented it back and watched each film one by one. Generally speaking, the acting skills are not bad.


    Although it can''t be said that the talent is extraordinary, but for an underage girl, it is already considered pretty good.


    Ryan tapped his finger on the desk lightly, thought for a while, and said, "Write down the list of actors you want to recommend, and hand it over to Jon Fertimer, who will use Orion Pictures'' Invite an audition in name."


    "As for Johansson-Scarlett!"


    "I need to notify her agent and seek advice from her parents about this matter, but I can''t give you an answer for now."


    "The Sixth Sense" project had just been established, and the producer hadn''t even been finalized yet, so it was too early for Johansson-Scarlett to come over for rehearsals.


    However, Ryan did not directly refuse, after all, Knight-Sharma is the director of this project.


    "How''s Tim Robbins?" Nate Sharma asked tentatively.


    Tim Robbins!


    Ryan frowned, he naturally knew who Tim Robbins was, and even watched "The Shawshank Redemption" starring him, but Tim Robbins had a small problem, the salary might not be cheap, and In terms of box office appeal, it seems to be a little bit worse.


    Of course, his ideal candidate is Bruce Willis, and the salary is also not cheap.


    If it weren''t for the budget of "The Sixth Sense" as high as 35 million US dollars, Ryan would never consider any big-name stars.


    "You can send him an audition invitation, and another audition invitation to Bruce Willis." He nodded, agreeing.


    Bruce Willis!


    "He''s an action actor." Knight-Shammad immediately objected, "I don''t think he''s suitable for this movie."


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    "Nate, this is just an audition invitation." Ryan stopped him from continuing.


    As the owner of a film company, he needs to consider many things, not only the characters and acting skills in the script, but also a more important thing, which is the box office appeal.


    Even the box office of the last film "Die Hard 3" was not so ideal.


    But Bruce Willis still has the box-office appeal to support a film.


    Although Tim Robbins is also well-known, he is obviously not as good as Bruce Willis in terms of box office appeal.


    Moreover, Ryan did not say one more thing. Bruce Willis played the role of Dr. Malcolm in his previous life. From the perspective of box office and business, he was very good, so he didn''t want to make changes.


    Nat-Shamma opened his mouth, but finally said nothing.


    After filming the two films "Praying Angry" and "Whole Awake", he understood one thing. As an Indian and a newcomer director without any achievements, he needs to learn to abide by the rules of Hollywood studios .


    Otherwise, they can only leave Hollywood sadly, or like "Fully Awake", even if they worked hard to shoot, they can only sell the copyright to the distribution company at a low price, otherwise the film will not be released at all.


    "Well, I respect your opinion." Nat-Shamma took a deep breath, "I have one more thing besides The Sixth Sense."


    "When will "Fully Awakened" be released? I want to know a specific time, and at least give my family an explanation."


    Speaking of this, Nate-Shama''s tone became full of helplessness.


    Back then, his family supported a large sum of money for the filming of "Totally Awake", but in the end they got only hundreds of thousands of dollars in exchange. If the copyright of "The Sixth Sense" hadn''t been sold for 3 million dollars, he wouldn''t have known what to do. face them.


    So he needs to give his family an explanation, at least so that they can see the film released in North America.


    For an Indian family, the emergence of a real Hollywood director is something to be proud of, and it is not even measurable by money.


    This is the biggest charm of Hollywood. For example, after Charlize Theron became famous, she was directly called the national treasure of South Africa by the South African government.


    And when Jackie Chan returned to Xiangjiang, he was definitely a big brother-level character, and he was paid by the minute for any guest appearance in a movie.


    None of these can be measured in money.


    "Nate, you don''t have to worry."


    "I can assure you that "Full Awakening" will never release offline video tapes directly, and it is not in the interests of Orion Pictures to do so." Ryan knew what he was worried about, and it was nothing more than fear that Orion Pictures would release offline directly Videotape, the film cannot be released in North America.


    "I can even tell you clearly that when "The Sixth Sense" became a big hit, it was the time when "Full Awake" appeared in movie theaters." He didn''t hide his intention, anyway, Orion Films had already bought the copyright of the film.


    Nate-Shamma was shocked, and he couldn''t believe it. Looking at Ryan, he never thought that Orion Pictures would come up with such an idea again.


    It''s not that "Totally Sober" will not be released, but I want to take advantage of the big sales of "The Sixth Sense" to take the opportunity to push "Totally Sober" to the theaters, thereby driving the film''s box office.


    Not only did he not feel disgusted by this, but he was full of motivation. As for whether it would affect his reputation, it was not in his consideration at all.


    An unknown rookie director would care about word of mouth!


    Early the next morning, Knight-Shamma formally signed a director agreement with Orion Films The film salary is only 100,000 US dollars, compared to the buyout fee of "The Sixth Sense", it can be said that Very little.


    For this reason, Knight-Shama had a big fight with the agent directly, and chose to terminate the contract with the agent and change to a new agent.


    In Hollywood, an agent is always a server. It is difficult for an agent to stop what a client wants to do. At worst, just like Knight-Shamma, the agent will be fired directly.


    As for the broker or brokerage company blocking him, it is almost impossible. Here is the perfect "Entertainment Act" in the United States, which basically put an end to such things.


    Moreover, for Hollywood film companies, they don''t care about any brokerage company. As long as there are enough interests, Hollywood film companies don''t even care about the White House.


    Although Orion Films didn''t offer much in terms of remuneration, but in terms of other conditions, Ryan only read it briefly before agreeing, such as insurance, travel expenses, living allowances, and the right to cast and edit suggestions.


    Regarding the editing rights, Knight-Shamma has no objection. There are only a handful of directors in Hollywood who can get the final editing rights. He knows that he will not be able to get the movie editing rights for a long time.

 Chapter 174： Pentagon

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    Even if Knight-Shamma was the director of "The Sixth Sense" in his previous life, it is impossible for Ryan to completely re-appoint him and give him the final editing rights of the film.


    In his previous life, he directed "The Sixth Sense" several years later, and his current shooting experience is definitely not as good as in his previous life. Moreover, with his status and influence in his previous life, it is almost impossible to get the final editing rights of the film.


    Therefore, Ryan chose to firmly hold the editing rights in his hands, otherwise no one can be sure whether Knight-Shamma will bring a disaster to the film. Things like this are not uncommon in Hollywood.


    Of course, there is no shortage of films destroyed by investors and producers in Hollywood.


    How should I put it, before a film is released, no one can guarantee whether it will be successful, and any negligence may ruin a film.


    After signing the contract, Ryan invited Nat Sharma to the party. Everyone played wildly all day until late at night. Many people, including Ryan, got drunk.


    Alone, Charlize Theron, hardly a drink or a bite of a barbecue, needed to keep in shape.


    Early the next morning, everyone came to the studio. Ryan first exchanged opinions with Moritz Berman, and then asked Jonathan Mostow to bring a few camera assistants to adjust the camera position again, before doing test shots. last preparation.


    Before each film is shot, Ryan is used to trial shooting, which will undoubtedly reduce the problems encountered during the official shooting.


    After exchanging views with Moritz-Berman, Ryan suddenly saw a somewhat familiar figure approaching.


    She has long blond hair and is about 1.62 meters tall, not too tall. She is wearing a long skirt and a pair of small high heels on her feet, making her look youthful and beautiful.


    She seemed a little strange to the studio, looking around while walking, not a member of the crew.


    "Heidi!"


    Ryan''s memory is pretty good, and after thinking for a while, he suddenly remembered who she was, the first employee of the Star Brokerage Company, who seemed to be a receptionist at the time.


    "Hi, I''ll see you soon, Ryan." Heidi waved to Ryan from a long distance away, not at all unfamiliar, "How about it, I don''t think so!"


    Ryan couldn''t help but rolled his eyes, and said angrily: "It seems that you should study in England now, instead of returning to Los Angeles suddenly."


    "Please, I also have a vacation." Heidi looked around and said, "Where is Helen!"


    "Didn''t you say that she is here!"


    "Terminator 3" is considered the most important project of the star agency company right now, so Helen-Solomon spends most of his time in the studio.


    "It should be over the dressing room." Ryan pointed in the direction of the dressing room, "She has some things to deal with."


    Ryan didn''t bother to care about the small disputes between the extras, it was nothing more than some minor problems.


    "Do you need me to take you there?" He made a suggestion.


    "Forget it." Heidi shrugged her shoulders and said, "I don''t dare to ask a big director to send me there."


    "Okay, up to you," Ryan beckoned a crew member to come over, and took Heidi to Helen''s place.


    As soon as Heidi left, Edward Norton walked over, looked at Heidi''s back, and asked, "Is she your sister?"


    Many people on the crew know that Ryan has a younger sister who is studying at the University of Southern California, and has also formed a fan base.


    In the next few days, the crew will hold a fan group meeting event, including Edward Norton. The main actors of the crew have prepared some small gifts for the fans who come.


    For example, signed photos, shirts, greeting cards, etc., are not worth much, and have some commemorative value.


    "No." Ryan glanced at him and said, "Her name is Heidi. She was the first employee of Starry Sky Brokerage Company and a friend of Helen''s."


    "I thought she was your sister." Edward Norton looked away, and said, "Arnold just lost a bet, and he treated the crew to lunch today. What would you like to eat?"


    "Mexican food, it''s better to be spicy." Ryan will not be polite to Arnold Schwarzenegger.


    Even, prepare to have a big meal.


    "No problem." Edward Norton wrote it down, turned and walked towards Moritz Berman.


    As a leading actor, inviting crew members to dinner is a very common thing in Hollywood crews. Edward Norton took the initiative to ask the crew what they like to eat.


    To put it bluntly, both of them are smart people who understand the benefits of being in harmony with the crew.


    Soon, the crew began trial shooting. In the first scene, Ryan chose an action scene, mainly focusing on Charlize-Theron,


    This shooting is different from the previous ones. In addition to the tailor-made fighting moves for Charlize-Theron, in the first shot, she will try the feeling of hanging a wire.


    During training, Charlize Theron had already tried the feeling of hanging a steel wire. The longest time, she hung in mid-air for half a day, leaving several deep marks on her white and jade-like skin. It didn''t go away for days.


    This can be regarded as one of the selling points of the whole film. Ryan will not shoot completely according to the previous life "Terminator 3". He has made many changes, such as removing those humorous words and some dispensable shots. Highlight special effects and fighting.


    In this way, the plot will inevitably become a bit pale.


    However, for a commercial popcorn movie, the plot is a bit pale, which is not a problem.


    After all, commercial movies don''t need any complicated plots at all, that would only be counterproductive.


    "Charlie, remember to pay attention to safety. If it''s not possible, you can use it as a stand-in. Don''t be brave." Ryan stood behind the monitor, looked at Charlize Theron, who was covered with steel wires, and specially instructed.


    When shooting an action movie, I am not afraid that the actors will not be able to bear the hardships. The most fearful thing is that the actors will try to be brave, not to mention hurting themselves, and delay the filming progress of the crew.


    In the previous life, many movie fans were quite disgusted with the use of doubles by actors.


    As everyone knows, even if the actors themselves are not afraid of getting hurt, the crew and investors are also afraid. If someone is injured and the crew''s filming progress is delayed, the daily loss of funds is enough to make people dumbfounded.


    "Don''t worry, I have no problem." Charlize-Theron said that there was no problem, and she was even slightly excited.


    "Terminator 3" is not "The Truman Show", the two are fundamentally different.


    In "The Truman Show", she is only a supporting role. Nicolas Cage is the core and the biggest selling point of the film. In "Terminator 3", the female villain robot she plays is also a core character and selling point.


    Don''t underestimate the villain. In "Terminator 1", Arnold Schwarzenegger played a villain, starring Michael Bean.


    But after the film was released, Arnold Schwarzenegger''s popularity skyrocketed, and the attention of the media and fans surpassed that of the film''s lead actor, Michael Bean.


    As a result, "Terminator 2" with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the protagonist was derived, with a global box office of more than 500 million US dollars, making him a well-known Hollywood action superstar in one fell swoop.


    "Ryan." Moritz-Berman on the side reminded in a low voice, "When shooting, pay attention to the **** scenes. It is best to control it a little bit, otherwise the rating of the film may encounter trouble in the future."


    "I understand what you mean." Ryan nodded.


    "Terminator 3" has too much gore and violence, and it is bound to run into trouble, such as NC-17.


    Once rated NC-17, Ryan and 20th Century Fox will definitely vomit blood.


    Fortunately, Twentieth Century Fox is a member of the committee, so don''t worry too much.


    Not to mention that "Terminator 3" is only an action sci-fi film, even if it is the "Saw" series, it is at most a B-level, and it has not become NC-17.


    This is why Ryan has been cooperating with Hollywood giants such as 20th Century Fox and Paramount, which can reduce a lot of unnecessary troubles.


    The next test shoot was very boring, and there was no exciting scene as expected. Charlize-Theron was hanging on the wire, making several movements in a row, going up and down.


    The only thing that caught the eye was the tight-fitting leather jacket, which fully set off Charlize Theron''s figure, and her pair of slender thighs were very eye-catching.


    The fighting scenes are the biggest selling point of "Terminator 3". It''s just that it''s more troublesome to shoot. Every action has to be shot repeatedly. It''s impossible to pass it once.


    Of course, the final shooting effect will definitely surprise people.


    There was not much time to shoot, Ryan called a stop, let the crew rest, Charlize - Theron can go and change into a fresh outfit.


    Next, all crew members are going to have a big meal paid for by Arnold-Schwarzenegger.


    Today is just a test shoot, so I don''t need to shoot all day.


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    Ryan looked at the shot just now and felt that Charlize-Theron''s performance was not bad, sexy, cold, charming, plus sharp movements, which fully met his requirements.


    He glanced sideways at Jonathan Mostow and asked, "How do you feel?"


    "Charlie, she''s extremely charming." Jonathan Mostow''s eyes flashed with excitement, and he said, "This kind of fighting action has completely subverted the way Hollywood used to shoot action movies."


    "Ryan, you will perform another miracle."


    At this time, Gail-Anne-Hurd hurried in, her tone seemed a little hasty, "A person came outside the studio, claiming to be from the official Pentagon, and believed that some of the content in our script violated the military''s confidentiality guidelines."


    Ryan frowned, military confidentiality guidelines? Just kidding, the plot of "Terminator 3" has nothing to do with the military at all, "Gail, call 20th Century Fox and ask what''s going on."


    "Also, tell Arnold Schwarzenegger and let him inquire about it."

 Chapter 175： Modify the script

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    "Hello, Mr. Ryan-Gosling."


    In the lounge of the studio, a middle-aged man in military uniform showed his ID, "I am Lieutenant Colonel Robert Senford, a liaison officer from the Pentagon."


    Ryan took his ID and glanced at it, then handed it to Moritz Berman, and asked, "Mr. Lieutenant Colonel, what is your purpose?"


    "It seems that our crew has nothing to do with the Pentagon or the military."


    There are not many places where "Terminator 3" needs to deal with the Pentagon or the military, at least for the time being there is no connection between the two.


    Even if there is a connection, Ryan will choose to hand it over to 20th Century Fox, rather than directly by the crew.


    The crew brought over a few cups of coffee, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Senford did not refuse, took a sip of the coffee, "The Pentagon learned about a situation, in some plots of "Terminator 3", there is a topic of Area 51, may I ask Is that so!"


    Area 51!


    Moritz-Berman glanced at Ryan. At the beginning, he did not agree with Ryan to modify the script and add the topic of Area 51, so as not to touch the sensitive nerves of the military.


    "The topic of Area 51 should not violate the military''s confidentiality guidelines." Ryan never thought that Area 51 was involved in the trouble.


    In order to increase the film''s selling point, he deliberately revised the script and added some topics about Area 51, but not many.


    What''s more, with "Independence Day" at the forefront, the plot of Area 51 in "Terminator 3" is not very sensitive.


    "The Pentagon may not know much about it. There are not many plots about Area 51 in "Terminator 3." He explained again.


    In fact, the news about Area 51 has been reported by the American media countless times. It is not a new topic at all, let alone a secret.


    However, Robert Senford took out a notice and handed it to Ryan, saying, "Mr. Ryan, you don''t need to explain anything."


    "The Pentagon and the military want Area 51 to be removed from all Hollywood films, including the ''Independence Day'' crew."


    Ryan took a look at the notice, looked up at Robert Senford and said, "What if I choose to refuse?"


    The Pentagon''s notice doesn''t explain anything. As long as the law and military secrets are not violated, even if they refuse to modify the script, the other party has nothing to do.


    "Independence Day" endured pressure from the Pentagon and the military, so it was not the same filming.


    Robert Senford''s expression remained the same, with a regretful tone, he said: "Mr. Ryan, if you choose to refuse, then the Pentagon and the military will refuse to provide any help for the filming of "Terminator 3."


    "Even, the Pentagon and the military have the right to choose to refuse to cooperate with Orion Films'' projects in the future."


    "Refused to cooperate? Or a threat!" Ryan frowned.


    If it was just the crew of "Terminator 3", he really wasn''t worried about the Pentagon''s refusal to cooperate with the military.


    But Orion Pictures obviously couldn''t accept it.


    Don''t underestimate this matter. On the surface, there is no loss. At most, it will be more troublesome when shooting about military equipment.


    But in fact, cooperating with the Pentagon and the military can save a lot of capital costs.


    "Mr. Ryan, I hope you can think about it seriously." After finishing speaking, Robert Senford stood up and looked at Ryan and Moritz Berman, "There is one more thing, I personally hope that "Terminator The plot in "3", try to ensure a positive image of the military."


    "The Pentagon and the military don''t want to see that there are plots in the film that deliberately smear the military, and it may even affect this year''s conscription."


    Speaking of this, he is also a little helpless. Since the end of the Cold War, the military''s annual recruitment has been difficult to meet expectations.


    However, in many Hollywood movies, the military appears in a negative image, which is simply synonymous with villains. As a result, many young people have a worse and worse reputation for the military.


    As far as the Pentagon and the military are concerned, they wish Hollywood studios could make more films similar to "Top Gun".


    As Robert Senford left, Ryan showed a sarcasm, "Conscription?"


    "They should go to Paramount and Tom Cruise."


    At the beginning, Paramount invested in "The Hero" starring Tom Cruise, which was simply the best recruitment advertisement for the military.


    "Well, Ryan, now is not the time to complain."


    Moritz-Berman pondered for a while, and said, "Without the support of the Pentagon and the military, the crew''s shooting budget would definitely increase a lot."


    "Moreover, the cause and effect of this incident may not be with us at all."


    "I understand what you mean." Ryan knew the cause of the matter better than him. It must be with the "Independence Day" crew, and the "Terminator 3" crew was just implicated.


    "Big deal, I''ll revise the script and review it again."


    "Although we can ignore the Pentagon and the military, it is obviously not a wise choice to lose the support of both." He continued.


    Moritz-Berman nodded and said, "This is the only way for now."


    "Well, I''ll modify the plot first and resolve this matter as soon as possible." Ryan stood up, "If you have specific news, let me know."


    To solve this matter is actually very simple. Ryan only needs to slightly modify the plot in the script and remove the content about Area 51. The Pentagon and the military will have no excuse to continue to intervene.


    Coming to the temporary office, Ryan took out the script, crossed out the plot about Area 51, and filled in new plots.


    Before noon, several food delivery trucks came outside the studio one after another, attracting many crew members to run out to help.


    Arnold-Schwarzenegger personally carried a dinner plate, knocked on the door, walked into the temporary office, and put the dinner plate in front of Ryan, "Authentic Mexican food, I hope you like it."


    The taste of Mexican food is not bad, at least much better than American food.


    No, it should be said to be several times stronger.


    "Ryan." Arnold Schwarzenegger hesitated, and continued: "As for what happened just now, I don''t think it has much to do with the crew."


    "Some time ago, the Pentagon and the military asked Roland Emmerich to revise the plot of "Independence Day", and the topic of Area 51 should not appear in the film, but Roland Emmerich and 20th Century Fox firmly rejected it. , causing some people to be very dissatisfied."


    "So, I hope you can revise the script and not get involved in this matter."


    Arnold Schwarzenegger is well aware of the implications of this incident.


    "The trouble caused by 20th Century Fox." Ryan said with a hint of helplessness, "I''m already revising the script, and I can review it again in two days."


    How could he fail to hear Arnold Schwarzenegger''s hesitation, an action sci-fi film without the support of the military would inevitably encounter some troubles in filming.


    Hearing Ryan''s words, Arnold Schwarzenegger suddenly whispered: ""Independence Day" is likely to face a suspension of filming and a postponement of release."


    "The topic of Area 51 is too sensitive. Roland Emmerich is simply touching the bottom line of the military."


    Area 51 is a restricted area for the U.S. military, and its secrecy level is frighteningly high.


    "There are really aliens and alien spaceships in Area 51!"


    Ryan looked at Arnold-Schwarzenegger and asked: "The Pentagon, the military, and the CIA have never acknowledged the existence of Area 51. Apart from aliens and alien spacecraft, I really can''t think of anything else. reason."


    It was not until 2013 in the previous life that the US government officially recognized the existence of Area 51.


    "When I become the President of the United States one day, I may be able to answer your question." Arnold Schwarzenegger shrugged his shoulders, and he couldn''t answer this question.


    "Arnold, if you run for president, I will definitely vote for you." Ryan punched him, and said in a joking tone: "A future American presidential candidate will personally deliver meals."


    Whether Arnold Schwarzenegger will run for the president of the United States, he does not know, but if there are no accidents in the future, he will definitely run for the governor of California.


    After a hearty lunch at noon, the crew continued to work. Jonathan Mostow, Digital Domain, Industrial Light & Magic and others discussed the special effects of fighting actions and fully utilized the bullet time.


    At the same time, it can''t be too much to overwhelm the strength of Arnold Schwarzenegger, after all, Arnold Schwarzenegger is the protagonist of the film.


    "My advice is��"


    Ryan listened to their discussion for a while, and quickly put forward his own opinion, "Except for the bullet time, Charlie''s actions should highlight gun skills, not useless gorgeous special effects."


    "Cold, ruthless, and sexy, these are the characteristics of Charlie''s character, which makes the audience reluctant to look away at the first glance, instead of focusing entirely on special effects."


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    "I''ll go right away." Jonathan Mostow got up and walked outside.


    Seeing this, Ryan nodded, and continued to discuss with several people.


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 Chapter 176： Penelopes decision

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    The next afternoon, Ryan sent the revised script to be re-examined.


    Other than that, the filming plan of the crew has not changed in any way, and the official filming will start according to the original plan.


    In the studio, many crew members were doing all kinds of preparations with a nervous look on their faces. Ryan personally directed the camera assistant to adjust the positions of the three cameras.


    At this time, Sofia Coppola hurried over and handed a mobile phone to Ryan, "Roland Emmerich''s phone number."


    Ryan was taken aback for a moment, and then he answered the phone. Roland Emmerich''s tired voice came from inside, "Ryan, I''m very sorry about this matter."


    Roland Emmerich had just sent off the Pentagon and military personnel, and sat on a chair, feeling unspeakably tired.


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    "If nothing else happens, the Pentagon and the military want to warn me and 20th Century Fox through the "Terminator 3" crew." In addition to fatigue, there was a hint of anger in his tone.


    Remove the plot about Area 51 from the film?


    how is this possible!


    Area 51 is an important selling point in the film, and this is not a secret at all. As long as the public cares a little about aliens, almost no one does not know the existence of Area 51.


    "Okay, Roland, it''s just some minor troubles, there''s no need to apologize." Ryan didn''t respond too much, anyway, he had already revised the script overnight and didn''t intend to ask about it.


    After a few words, Roland Emmerich hung up the phone, looked at the military base outside the window, and cursed in a low voice, "Damn the Pentagon, don''t want me to submit."


    "Dean, the post-production of the film is temporarily entrusted to you. I''m going to Washington in person. It''s time to meet those old friends."


    Dean Devlin nodded solemnly, "Be careful, don''t be impulsive, if it doesn''t work, you can leave it to 20th Century Fox to handle."


    Hollywood film companies can ignore the Pentagon and the military, and even make a strong voice in the media.


    But no one dares to underestimate the Pentagon and the military.


    What''s more, in the film "Independence Day", there are many scenes of military facilities. For example, the shooting location in front of you is a military base.


    As long as the Pentagon and the military are willing, it is easy to postpone the release of the film, and even ask to remove some military facilities that have already been filmed.


    Ryan handed the phone back to Sofia Coppola and said, "It seems that Roland Emmerich has encountered a lot of trouble."


    He knew that Roland Emmerich would not give in, and would even keep all the plots about Area 51 in the film, exactly.


    In the end, "Independence Day" was still released and appeared in movie theaters.


    "Compared to Roland Emmerich, you should be more concerned about why "Terminator 3" is involved in this matter." Sofia Coppola hit the nail on the head and said the most critical point.


    There are many crews related to 20th Century Fox, but only the crew of "Terminator 3" is in trouble, and it has to make people suspicious.


    "Twentieth Century Fox has asked someone to investigate this matter."


    Moritz-Berman said in a faint voice: "Someone reported to the Pentagon and the military department that the plot of "Terminator 3" is suspected of leaking military secrets."


    "You should have told me immediately, not now." Ryan frowned, and continued to ask, "Can you find out who reported it?"


    "It''s a bit difficult." Moritz-Berman spread his hands, "Neither the Pentagon nor the military department will disclose the whistleblower''s information to the outside world."


    "However, according to my speculation, there are no more than two situations. The first is the competitors of 20th Century Fox, such as several other Hollywood film companies, and the second..."


    Having said that, he took a deep look at Ryan, and continued: "This matter itself is aimed at you."


    "Me?" Ryan froze for a moment.


    "Don''t forget, Orion Films accounted for half of the film''s investment ratio, as high as 60 million US dollars, and you are the boss of Orion Films." Moritz-Berman reminded.


    Once the "Terminator 3" crew is in trouble, apart from 20th Century Fox, the biggest losers are Orion Pictures and Ryan.


    "The next thing, I will continue to communicate with 20th Century Fox, you don''t need to do anything more."


    "The most important thing right now is the filming of the crew."


    Moritz-Berman knows that Ryan is not a person who is willing to suffer, and will not sit still, "Don''t worry, 20th Century Fox will not let people think about "Terminator 3" again."


    After a while, Moritz-Berman got up and said goodbye. He wanted to go to the 20th Century Fox headquarters in person.


    Sofia Coppola, who had been silent all this time, whispered, "Lucasfilm has bought the "Peak Hour" project from Disney and transferred it to Orion Films. You should be aware of this. .��


    "However, there is one more thing. Helen is helping Edward Norton get the chance to play the leading role in a crime film, which is expected to start shooting early next year."


    "However, just yesterday Helen got the news that the film''s investors rejected Edward Norton''s role."


    It seems that there are two things that they don''t want to do, but there is a faint connection between them.


    "Is it the fault of New Line Pictures?" Ryan''s eyes flashed coldly, and he quickly understood what Sophia meant.


    "The investor and distributor of this film is New Line Cinema." Sofia Coppola did not say it clearly, but only told a fact.


    "Robert-Shay?" There was a sneer on the corner of Ryan''s mouth. It is estimated that the truth of the matter is similar to Sophia''s guess. New Line Pictures and Robert-Shay are the most suspected.


    Just wait, he will never let this matter go.


    The most simple and direct way is to buy the copyrights of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" first.


    New Line Films, which has lost the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "The Hobbit" trilogy, may not even be able to keep its position as a second-tier Hollywood film company.


    Of course, Ryan is not going to take any action right now, maybe now Robert Shea has drawn attention to every move of Orion Pictures.


    At this time, negotiating copyright sales with the copyright agency, once New Line Pictures gets the news, it might get involved.


    "Sophia, forget about this for now, don''t mention it to anyone, and tell Helen." Ryan took a deep breath and said, "Sooner or later, Robert Shay will pay the price."


    "As for Edward Norton."


    He paused and said, "Gregory Hobright and Paramount are interested in adapting a horror novel, and I will personally say hello to Shirley Lansing, let Edward Norton audition, and the crew His shots can be prioritized."


    Gregory Hoblit did not follow the path of his previous life to direct "First Fear", but chose to co-direct "The Evil 2" with 20th Century Fox. The film is expected to be released around the summer.


    The shooting plan of "First Fear" has been delayed, and Paramount has just approved the project not long ago.


    "I''ll tell Helen." Sofia Coppola nodded.


    The whole morning passed quickly, and the crew began to eat one after another.


    To be honest, the food for the film crew is very rich, with more than a dozen dishes, including some fruits, salads and desserts, plus a wide variety of staple foods, which is richer than many fast food restaurants.


    Penelope Cruz ate a few bites of steak and salad, and hurried towards Ryan''s office.


    When she came to the door of the office, she paused for a moment, took a deep breath, reached out and pushed the door open, walked in, turned around and closed the door, and locked it behind her.


    Hearing the sound of the door being pushed open, Ryan smelled a seductive aroma before he raised his head, which was very nice.


    "Penelope!" Ryan looked up and saw Penelope-Cruz walking in, his eyes lit up.


    Today, Penelope Cruz has obviously been well-dressed, wearing a black dress without suspenders, revealing a large area of ??white skin on the chest, and a bare back as smooth as jade, with black lace stockings on a pair of long legs. The legs exude dazzling allure.


    Stepping on a pair of black high-heeled shoes, the small and exquisite toes leaked from the top of the high-heeled boots, looking noble and charming.


    "Very charming dress." He appreciated it without any scruples.


    Penelope Cruz smiled slightly, walked to Ryan and sat down, leaning almost half of her body in Ryan''s arms, Ryan could almost feel her panting.


    "Do you need to relax!"


    "We can play some exciting games. UU Reading " she said very straightforwardly, without extra words.


    For a period of time, she has seen Charlize-Theron''s various preferential treatments in the crew, coupled with the constant persuasion of her agent, she finally made up her mind to use her advantages to strive for more opportunities.


    "Really?" Ryan didn''t hesitate at all, and stretched out his hand to hug Penelope Cruz into his arms, "Great suggestion."


    "Then next!"


    Ryan did not continue to speak, but stretched out a hand, stroked Penelope Cruz''s delicate chin, and looked at her playfully.


    Penelope-Cruz leaned into his arms without saying a word, reached out to pick up a grape from the table, slowly put it into his mouth, bit it lightly, and moved towards Ryan...


    Outside, Charlize-Theron came to the door of the office with two lunches in hand, just about to open the door to go in, when she heard a voice from inside, her expression changed, she curled her lips, cursed in a low voice, and turned around leave.


    No need to think about it, she knew what was going on inside, and she could even guess who it was.

 Chapter 177： poaching

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    About half an hour later, Penelope Cruz left the office lazily, and met Charlize Theron on the road. The two looked at each other, with a hint of coldness and an indescribable atmosphere.


    In the office, Ryan continued to finish his lunch and rested for a while before getting up and leaving the office.


    Let''s be honest, Penelope Cruz is very exciting.


    After lunch, the crew continued to arrange the shooting location.


    Something special is that this scene looks like a medical room, surrounded by various potions, and some unnamed instruments.


    But in fact, this is a veterinary clinic.


    That''s right, it''s a constructed veterinary clinic, not a medicine room.


    For most of the indoor shots in the film, Ryan chose to shoot in the studio, and then went outdoors to make up the rest of the shots.


    In this way, a lot of time can be saved.


    For this reason, the crew occupied four studios and built different scenes respectively.


    Penelope Cruz changed her **** outfit and wore a short hair headgear, which made her look a lot more plain.


    Edward Norton held a prop pistol and kept gesticulating.


    After more than two months of basic training, Penelope Cruz''s figure is obviously much better than before. Under the slender body, there seems to be a wildness. Ryan has tried it just now.


    Edward Norton also appeared to be very energetic, eager for the upcoming filming, and even wished to act opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger as soon as possible.


    Being able to play against a Hollywood action superstar is itself a proof of status and strength.


    "Jack, let those pets be quiet for a while, I don''t want to be disturbed by the barking of dogs."


    Then, Ryan shouted to Penelope-Cruz: "Penelope, please be more concise in a while. If it doesn''t work, you can change to a substitute actor."


    Later Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton have a shootout scene.


    Penelope Cruz made an "OK" gesture, indicating that she has no problem, and she chose to do some relatively simple fighting moves by herself.


    Until now, she didn''t understand why Ryan asked all the main actors of the crew to participate in basic training.


    "Edward!"


    "How does it feel?" Ryan looked away from Penelope Cruz and looked at Edward Norton.


    "Don''t worry, Ryan, I won''t hurt Penelope." Edward Norton looked at Penelope Cruz defiantly and winked at her.


    Penelope-Cruz responded with a throat-slitting motion.


    Of course this is all a joke.


    Ryan nodded, looked at the lighting effect, felt that there was no problem, and gave Jonathan Mostoby a gesture of yes.


    Jonathan Mostow stood next to one of the cameras and asked the crew to clear the scene of irrelevant personnel, leaving only Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton.


    "The second scene of "Terminator 3", the first shot, started shooting."


    The next moment, Edward Norton raised his pistol, pointed it at Penelope Cruz, and rejected her suggestion to go to the emergency hospital, saying that he just wanted some medicine,


    Penelope-Cruz shook a white pill bottle in her hand and asked, "How much medicine did you take?"


    Then Penelope-Cruz smiled slightly, "This drug is used when neutering male dogs."


    Her tone was full of weirdness, and even a hint of helplessness, sarcasm and disbelief.


    Edward Norton smiled at what she said, not believing what she said.


    "See for yourself." Penelope Cruz threw the white medicine bottle in her hand at Edward Norton.


    Edward Norton subconsciously reached out to take the medicine. At this moment, Penelope Cruz rushed forward, grabbed the pistol and took a few steps back. Without any hesitation on his face, he pulled the trigger at Edward Norton.


    Penelope Cruz''s movements are almost done in one go, looking very sophisticated.


    However, according to Ryan''s request, the two still needed to do it all over again. Just now, Edward Norton was a little frivolous.


    "Ryan is becoming more and more like a great director."


    Outside the shooting scene, Heidi stood beside Helen Solomon, watching the intermittent shooting, her eyes kept falling on Penelope Cruz''s face.


    "A very beautiful actress, except for her hair, everything fits Ryan''s taste, and her acting skills seem to be very good." She said with a hint of envy.


    "Before the official shooting, all the crew members went through at least two months of training and rehearsal." Helen-Solomon next to him said, "The two of them rehearsed at least ten times in the morning for the shot just shot."


    Heidi showed a look of disbelief, "It''s unbelievable."


    She turned to look at Helen and asked, "Is it because of Ryan? Or is it because the investment of the film is as high as 130 million US dollars!"


    She is not a rookie who knows nothing about Hollywood. She knows that many actors who seem to be very dedicated are actually far from being as good as they appear on the outside, and they even do some speechless things from time to time.


    "It''s all a little bit. After all, not everyone can star in a film with an investment of 130 million US dollars."


    While speaking, Helen Solomon glanced at Charlize Theron who was not far away, and said thoughtfully: "Before any first-line Hollywood star succeeds, he needs to put in unimaginable efforts."


    She favors Charlize Theron over Penelope Cruz.


    Not because of Ryan.


    Charlize Theron seems to have a kind of extraordinary hard work, coupled with not bad opportunities, and her constantly improving acting skills, she currently only lacks a role that can prove herself.


    However, playing the role in "Terminator 3" is an opportunity to prove yourself.


    Helen-Solomon couldn''t help but want to poach her and become a member of Starry Sky Brokerage Company.


    However, the price is a little bit high.


    While Ryan''s filming continued, Edward Norton was locked in a dog cage by Penelope Cruz.


    There are not many dogs around at all, and the sound of dog barking is added through post-production.


    Ryan didn''t even prepare a dog if it wasn''t to prevent the plot from being messed up. He didn''t want the crew to deal with animal actors. It was not an easy task.


    Some animal protection organizations in the United States are even more difficult than the Hollywood Guild.


    As for the situation on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, where the director tied explosives to the dog to kill it alive for the sake of shooting effect, it is impossible to happen in Hollywood.


    Even, it is impossible to think about it.


    Even 20th Century Fox cannot bear the consequences of doing that, and will definitely bear legal responsibility for it.


    Ryan just looked at the copy that was just shot, and asked Sophia to make a copy.


    One of them was kept in the studio, and the other was sent to the bank safe by the personnel of a third-party insurance company.


    Although this will inevitably increase some costs, it is better than safety.


    This year''s "Adventure King" released in Xiangjiang, the entire film has obviously been completed, but because of a fire, all the negatives were completely burned, and the crew could only re-shoot once.


    Things like this happen in Hollywood too.


    So every time Ryan finished shooting, he would send one of the copies to the bank safe for storage.


    As the shooting of the scene in front of him ended, Ryan asked the crew to pack up and go to another scene, so that the actors could take the opportunity to take a break.


    Ryan sat on the chair, asked the crew assistant to make a big cup of goji berries, and drank it happily, as if he was in a good mood.


    "Ryan." Helen-Solomon walked over, glanced at the cup in Ryan''s hand, somewhat speechless, "You should restrain yourself a bit."


    These goji berries were bought from Japan by the Sophiato people. They are said to be pure and original, so she naturally knows what they are used for.


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    "No, no, Helen, you should also find someone to relax occasionally." Ryan looked Helen-Solomon up and down, and stopped for a while on certain parts of her body.


    A female agent who is more beautiful than some Hollywood actresses.


    "Get down to business." Helen-Solomon shook her head, she didn''t want to continue discussing this topic, "I want to ask for your advice."


    "Tell me, what is it that you need to ask for my advice?" Ryan took a sip of wolfberry tea and looked up at Helen, seemingly surprised.


    It can barely be regarded as tea, anyway, he always drinks it as tea.


    "How about poaching Charlie to Starry Sky Agency!" Helen-Solomon didn''t hide his intention.


    Charlize Theron!


    Ryan put down the cup in his hand, glanced at Helen-Solomon in surprise, and said slowly after finishing, "You have a good vision. Compared with most Hollywood actresses, Charlie has more prospects for development."


    The famous South African diamond in her previous life was known as the Empress she is definitely the top actress in Hollywood, and there are very few people who can stand shoulder to shoulder with her.


    The fly in the ointment is that she did not set foot in the $20 million club in her previous life.


    What she lacked in her previous life was just an opportunity, an opportunity that allowed her to step into the 20 million dollar club.


    "However, Charlie seems to have a good relationship with her manager." Ryan didn''t intend to help Helen persuade Charlize Theron.


    There are some things, in his capacity, it is not easy to say much.


    "We can poach his agent here together." Helen-Solomon expressed an idea.


    This is also why, where she has been hesitant, the cost of poaching an agent is much higher than the cost of poaching Charlize-Theron to Starry Sky Agency alone.


    Every broker will sign a very harsh contract with the brokerage company, and the amount of compensation is absolutely frighteningly high.


    Even if the Star Brokerage Company''s business has been doing well, it is still not a small amount.

 Chapter 178： tease

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    "Then you will pay a large amount of liquidated damages for this." Ryan did not expect that Helen would be willing to pay such a high price.


    "Is it worth it?" He looked at Helen and asked.


    "So I need to ask for your advice." Helen-Solomon looked at Ryan calmly, as if waiting for something.


    Ryan tapped his fingers lightly and said, "I''m really very optimistic about Charlie, even more promising than Monica."


    It''s not that Monica Bellucci is not good enough, but her age, the disadvantage is too obvious.


    Even if she has sufficient resources and spends a lot of money on maintenance, she must face the disadvantages brought about by her age.


    At most until the age of forty, she must face a choice, whether to act as a supporting role in a variety of films, or to transition behind the scenes.


    Charlize Theron is just the opposite. She just celebrated her 20th birthday in August this year, and she is only 21 years old. In the next ten years, or even fifteen years, she will be in a period of rising career.


    "Hollywood seems to lack a good action actress right now." Ryan said pointedly.


    At present, there are really no overly famous action actresses in Hollywood, but there are a group of male action superstars.


    Unlike Ryan''s previous life, action superstars could hardly be seen on the movie theater screen, but some action actresses were often seen instead.


    "I understand what you mean." Helen-Solomon nodded, turned around and left.


    Some things need not be said too clearly.


    Looking at Helen''s back, Ryan shrugged and muttered to himself, "Hollywood also lacks films with female protagonists."


    It''s not that there are no action movies in Hollywood, but they are all dominated by male actors, and most of the female actors play the role of vases.


    To put it bluntly, Hollywood film companies do not value the commercial value of actresses. Even the top first-line actresses still cannot support the box office of a film.


    Of course, these are not difficult problems for Ryan. There are many similar successful cases in his previous life.


    For example, Angelina Jolie, a typical character among Hollywood action actresses in her previous life, has starred in a bunch of action movies, such as "Tomb Raider", "Mrs. The absolute protagonist in


    Soon after the day''s shooting was over, Ryan asked Jonathan Mostow to stay and pack his things, and he was about to leave the studio by himself.


    Today he has to go back early.


    Ryan, who had just driven back home and was changing clothes in the bedroom, heard a bang, and the bedroom door was knocked open.


    Mia Gosling, who was full of unorthodox attire all over her body, rushed in in a red crop top, paired with low-waisted jeans and a pair of high heels.


    "Please, you can''t knock on the door!" Ryan looked at Mia who barged in with his bare face, and rolled his eyes helplessly.


    "Instead of knocking on the door, I want to know where is my car?" Mia Gosling asked excitedly.


    Ryan shook his head and continued to put on his shirt, "Remember what you promised me."


    "This summer vacation, you need to help me take care of Annie, and casually let her get acquainted with the filming process of the crew, as well as Los Angeles, instead of thinking about driving out all day."


    As he spoke, he took out a bunch of car keys from the drawer and still put them on the bed, "Go and pick the one you like."


    On the second day after moving in, Ryan went to the garage to order several sports cars to fill up the empty garage.


    "Wow."


    Mia Gosling rushed forward, kissed Ryan **** the face, quickly took the car keys in her hand, turned around and ran out, "I''ll go and see how fast I can run."


    Seeing her hurried figure, Ryan pulled her back and emphasized again, "Remember what you promised, and you are not allowed to drive fast, otherwise I will take back the car keys."


    Kate-McGolly will bring Anne-Hathaway to Los Angeles in a few days, to familiarize herself with the environment first, and settle the matter of transferring schools casually.


    Ryan naturally didn''t have time to accompany them, so he could only entrust this important task to Mia, and the car key in her hand was the reward.


    "OK."


    "I''ll take care of them for you." Mia Gosling agreed, broke free from Ryan''s arm, and disappeared quickly.


    Ryan smiled. He could understand Mia''s excitement. Facing a sports car worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, or even millions of dollars, not only men could not help but get excited, but also women.


    More than ten minutes later, there was a roar of a sports car engine in the front yard. Ryan walked out and saw a red Ferrari sports car circling the front yard.


    After playing for a while, Mia Gosling stopped the car, pulled down the window, and waved to Ryan, "I like this one."


    "Yes." Ryan nodded with a smile. The red Ferrari in front of him is not very expensive, only more than 300,000 US dollars.


    "Do I need to take you out for a drive?" Mia Gosling raised her eyebrows at Ryan, as if she wanted to fully experience the powerful power of this red Ferrari sports car.


    "Good suggestion." Ryan opened the co-pilot''s door and sat in. "Don''t drive too far, just run around Beverly Hills."


    Bel Air is very close to Beverly Hills, there is very little traffic on the road, and it doesn''t take too long to run around.


    Mia-Gosling didn''t speak, she yelled at the butler, opened the gate, and the red Ferrari rushed to the road like a flash of red lightning.


    Sitting in the co-pilot seat, Ryan suddenly regretted it. Mia Gosling grew up on a ranch in Texas and was used to it. Now that she has a sports car, she might become a speeder in the future.


    Fortunately, as her excitement subsided, the speed of the red Ferrari sports car obviously showed a downward trend.


    After making a circle and returning to Bel Air''s mansion, Mia couldn''t wait to put Ryan down, and then drove towards the University of Southern California alone.


    She''s going back to school to show off.


    In a very hidden restaurant near Beverly Hills, Ryan parked the car, opened the door and walked in, found Penelope Cruz, walked over and sat down.


    "Sorry, I was delayed on the road just now." He looked at the time on his watch, and it had been a while since the appointed time.


    The dress of Penelope Cruz in front of her is exactly the same as at noon, except that she wears a huge sunglasses on her face, which looks a little low-key.


    "It doesn''t matter, I just arrived not long ago."


    "Also, I''ve ordered food for you, authentic Mexican food, I hope it suits your taste."


    Mexican food?


    Ryan glanced at her and said with a smile, "It''s a great honor to have a beautiful lady take my order."


    Having said that, he deliberately lowered his voice, "It''s just like today''s noon."


    Penelope Cruz looked at Ryan, stuck out a nimble red tongue, licked it around the edge of his lips, and said, "Like this?"


    "You''re playing with fire." Ryan smelled the seductive aroma emanating from Penelope Cruz''s body, as well as that seductive red tongue, which was simply a naked temptation, and a burst of hotness suddenly gushed out of his body .


    "Playing with fire?" Penelope Cruz chuckled, showing a provocative look.


    The next moment, Ryan suddenly noticed a long straight leg stretched out from under the table, and a jade foot in stockings that was not honest.


    In this regard, Ryan did not refuse, but enjoyed it calmly.


    It made Penelope Cruz stare at Ryan with great interest, to see how long he can bear it.


    The good times didn''t last long, a waiter came over with a plate, and Penelope-Cruz quickly put her legs back.


    However, Ryan took the first step, grabbed her jade feet in stockings, stretched out his fingers on the soles of her feet, and stroked them gently.


    For a while, Penelope Cruz''s face became redder and redder, as if he had a high fever, and looked at Ryan begging for mercy.


    However, Ryan didn''t seem to see it, and discussed with the waiter what red wine to order.


    After a while, until the waiter put down the plate and left, she didn''t seem to notice anything unusual, Penelope Cruz finally couldn''t help but gave Ryan a hard look, "Let go."


    "Do you need me to give you a massage!" Ryan chuckled, and chose to let go of his hands, took them to the dining table, and showed off to Penelope-Cruz even placed I smelled it under my nose, but there was no peculiar smell, but a pleasant smell.


    According to his experience, it should be a relatively expensive perfume.


    "Pervert." Penelope Cruz rolled her eyes, "No wonder Charlie said you are a pervert, let me be careful."


    "Such as tall, blonde, model, and just now."


    Ryan''s expression became very speechless, "It seems that you teased me first."


    "Really?" Penelope Cruz''s acting skills are as good as fire, and there is a trace of confusion on her delicate face, as if she has forgotten what happened just now


    "OK, you win." Faced with her acting skills, Ryan wisely chose to surrender, picked up the cutlery and started eating.


    I will go to a large hot spring hotel in a while to relax completely, and now it is just an opening scene.


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    Coming out of the hotel room, Ryan and Penelope Cruz wrapped themselves in bath towels and came to a hot spring room surrounded by rocks.


    "Unexpectedly, there are natural hot springs in Beverly Hills!" Penelope-Cruz reached out to test the temperature of the water, and it was slightly hot, which was still within her acceptable range.


    She grew up in Spain, and she has only been in Los Angeles for less than two years. She is not very familiar with Beverly Hills, let alone a natural hot spring hotel.


    "The number of hot springs in Los Angeles is scary. If we have time, we can try another one." Ryan tried the water temperature, walked in directly, soaked his whole body in the hot spring water, and casually took off the bath towel on his body .


    "Good idea." Penelope Cruz took off the bath towel generously, revealing a flawless white body, walked into the hot spring with slender legs, and leaned gently beside Ryan.


    The two played in the water for a while and chatted.


    "I heard that Fox TV has arranged an interview?" She glanced at Ryan and asked tentatively.


    "That''s right." Ryan leaned against the stone wall of the hot spring, put his arms around Penelope Cruz''s smooth skin, and said, "There is an interview arranged by Twentieth Century Fox, and you, Charlie, Edward, and Arnold all need to participate."


    "Remember to behave better when the time comes."


    Regarding Penelope Cruz''s petty thoughts, he was very clear that he just wanted to get some resources from the crew.


    Don''t think that there is no competition among actors if they are all in the same crew.


    It was a big mistake. Every time the crew accepts media interviews and publicity, there must be a priority, and the focus is on one or two actors, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger.


    In addition, there are many resources such as shooting, promotional posters, crew treatment and so on.


    Actors in many Hollywood crews have a certain degree of competition in order to promote the positions of the characters on the posters, the order in which they use the dressing room and dressing room, and who the makeup artist is.


    "What image do you think is suitable for me to create in front of the media?" Penelope Cruz was very smart, and would not choose to compete with Charlize Theron, but asked Ryan to give an opinion.


    She is very clear that Ryan''s importance to Charlize-Theron and the relationship between the two are definitely not comparable to her.


    "Unity." Ryan said a word very succinctly.


    "Standing together like family."


    In case Penelope-Cruz didn''t understand, he added another sentence.


    Many film crews in Hollywood like to create a solidarity and mutual help character, and every crew member is a member of this big family.


    Of course, as for how to fight in private, the crew will not let the media report it.


    Penelope Cruz shrugged her beautiful shoulders, leaned into Ryan''s arms, and said, "It seems that I need to ask Charlie to go shopping and have dinner together."


    There is nothing more likely to attract the attention of media reporters than shopping and eating together, and it is also a shopping and eating between two actresses, so there will be no negative scandals.


    The media will only think that their relationship is better.


    "Penelope." Ryan brushed her hair, kissed her cheek lightly, and said, "You made the smartest choice."


    "Charlie''s side, I''ll say hello to her personally."


    Penelope Cruz didn''t say a word, but offered a soft red lip, and then...


    (...10,000 words omitted...)


    The two didn''t soak in the hot spring for long. About half an hour later, Ryan and Penelope-Cruz came out of the hot spring, wiped each other''s water, and left the hot spring room.


    Penelope Cruz has to go back to the room first to change a piece of clothing.


    Ryan didn''t have so much trouble, just put on a new bath towel, came to the coffee shop, and asked the waiter for a cup of coffee and a newspaper.


    "Director Ryan Gosling?"


    The waiter had just brought a cup of coffee, and within a few minutes, there was a familiar voice.


    "Julia-Roberts!" Ryan put down the newspaper in his hand, looked up, and saw a very familiar face not far away, and a big mouth that is famous in Hollywood.


    "Hi, Miss Julia." Ryan stood up, reached out his hand to greet Julia-Roberts in front of him, and casually invited her to sit down with him.


    "Hello Director Ryan." Julia Roberts shook hands with Ryan without hesitation, did not refuse his invitation, sat down directly, and asked the waiter to order a cup of coffee.


    "Just call me Ryan." Ryan looked at Julia Roberts in front of him. He was also wearing a bath towel, and his hair was very wet. It was obvious that he had just been in a hot spring, and he knew one more thing.


    Her legendary marriage to country singer Lyle Lovett failed to last and they divorced last year.


    As for why it is called a legendary marriage!


    Julia-Roberts was engaged to actor Kiefer-Sutherland at the beginning, but suddenly called off the engagement a few days before the wedding, and instead spent three weeks of romantic time with Lyle-Lovitt, thus entering the marriage hall.


    "Ryan, I didn''t expect to meet you here." Julia-Roberts took a sip of coffee and looked at Ryan in front of her with a hint of surprise in her heart.


    She never expected to meet a legendary director in a hot spring hotel cafe.


    "Come and relax with friends." Ryan didn''t hide anything, anyway, for Julia, this is just a normal thing, "I didn''t expect to meet one of the most charming actors in Hollywood here .��


    Whether Julia Roberts is the most glamorous female star in Hollywood, no one knows.


    But she is definitely the most famous female star in Hollywood right now, and even the only female star in Hollywood with a certain box office appeal.


    "Can I take this as your compliment?" Julia Roberts smiled, turned around and waved to a few people not far away to show that she didn''t have to wait for her.


    "My niece, Emma, ??has been clamoring to see what the hot spring is like recently." In her tone, she seemed to be very fond of this niece, Emma.


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    A familiar face came to Ryan''s mind. To some on the other side of the Pacific, Emma Roberts was part of a new generation of Hollywood actresses.


    It''s a pity that she only inherited the looks of her aunt Julia Roberts, but not her height.


    Emma Roberts'' height is indeed a bit shorter, comparable to Scarlett Johansson, not even as tall as Scarlett Johansson.


    "She''s beautiful." Ryan turned around and took a look. Emma Roberts, who was still a little lolita, was indeed very cute.


    "Thank you." Julia Roberts suddenly showed a trace of hesitation on her face, and said, "Ryan, I heard that Orion Pictures is preparing a project, and there is a little daughter character in it?"


    Orion Pictures and Paramount are preparing to shoot "The Sixth Sense" and intend to invite Bruce Willis to play the leading role in the film, which has attracted the attention of many Hollywood people, including Julia Roberts.


    What''s more, Orion Pictures first cooperated with 20th Century Fox and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and is expected to invest 130 million US dollars to shoot "Terminator 3".


    Now it is rumored to cooperate with Paramount to prepare for the filming of "The Sixth Sense", with a project budget of 35 million US dollars.


    It''s hard not to attract attention Sorry, the crew already has a suitable candidate. "Ryan regretted rejecting Julia Roberts.


    "It''s okay." Julia Roberts didn''t show any disappointment on her face, and then changed the subject.


    It wasn''t until Penelope Cruz came over that Julia Roberts got up to leave.


    "Julia-Roberts?" Penelope Cruz looked at Julia-Roberts'' back, with a trace of surprise in the depths of her eyes.


    "Her niece Emma is interested in starring in a film that Orion Films is preparing." Ryan said briefly.


    "An enviable aunt." Penelope Cruz''s tone was full of envy.


    In this regard, Ryan smiled slightly, agreeing with what Penelope Cruz said, Emma Roberts does have an enviable aunt.


    Anyone who paid attention to Emma Roberts in her previous life can easily find one thing. Julia Roberts was more or less present in every movie she starred in.

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    The next morning, the two returned to the studio together.


    Ryan first finished filming the scenes of Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton, and then Charlize Theron and Arnold Schwarzenegger officially joined the filming.


    Since the scenes between Charlize Theron and Arnold Schwarzenegger are almost all action scenes, the filming progress of the crew has slowed down, and Ryan needs to shoot repeatedly for every fighting scene.


    Arnold-Schwarzenegger is a little better. The role he plays has not changed much from the image in the two "Terminator".


    There is neither gorgeous fighting nor hanging wires, just showing a strong side.


    Charlize Theron was not so lucky. She was covered with a layer of greasy lubricant, hung on the wire, and made all kinds of difficult fighting moves.


    In the film, her role, every move, is tailor-made, completely showing the most perfect side of Charlize-Theron.


    During filming, the personal styles of Charlize Theron and Arnold Schwarzenegger were exactly the opposite, one was **** and cold, the other was extremely powerful, fully shaping the two diametrically opposed characters.


    If we say that the role played by Charlize Theron is mainly focused on fighting movements, body and special effects.


    Then Arnold-Schwarzenegger fully highlighted his personal charm, and any shotgun can burst out with endless firepower.


    In just a few days, Charlize Theron had bruises all over her body.


    For this reason, Ryan would smear her with medicinal wine and massage every night.


    Don''t think too much, it''s just a simple smear of medicinal wine.


    At the same time, the day after Penelope Cruz came back from the hot spring hotel, he had a private conversation with Charlize Theron. Even Ryan didn''t know exactly what they talked about.


    That night, the two of them went shopping and had dinner together, as if they had known each other for many years.


    Ryan knows this, shaping the image in front of the media and the public.


    At the same time as the shooting, the special effects production team composed of Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic officially entered the 20th Century Fox Studios.


    The shots that Ryan shoots every day will be sent to the special effects production team as soon as possible for special special effects processing.


    There are many shots in "Terminator 3" that require special effects processing, so the task of the special effects production team is very heavy.


    Every day, Ryan will take a certain amount of time to communicate with the special effects production team and check the produced special effects.


    According to the shooting plan of "Terminator 3", at most four to five months, the crew will be able to complete the entire filming of the film, and the rest of the time will be spent on post-processing special effects.


    The plot in the film is very simple, even a little weak, so we can only work on special effects.


    To put it bluntly, since the first "Terminator" was released, the main line of the plot of all "Terminator" series films has long been settled, and there are very few places that can be modified, only fighting and special effects. out of change.


    "The sound effects of the firearms in the film must be changed. Regardless of whether the characters are realistic or not, the sound effects of each firearm used by Arnold must be enhanced to show the most powerful side."


    In the conference room of the studio, Ryan said to the sound effects engineer and the pyrotechnician, "Don''t care about the model of the firearm. What I want is the effect, a powerful explosion effect."


    For an action sci-fi movie, there is no need to talk about whether it is realistic or not. No one will care about this. What the audience wants to see is those shocking visual effects.


    For this reason, Ryan would rather slow down the shooting progress of the crew, emphasizing time and time again that no flaws will be allowed.


    During the period, Moritz-Berman contacted the Pentagon and the military once, and the negotiation between the two parties was quite pleasant, and the military agreed to provide a certain degree of assistance to the filming of "Terminator 3".


    As time entered the second half of May, the crew became busier, and more and more actors joined the crew, Ryan had almost no free time to speak of.


    At the same time, the action scenes of Charlize Theron and Arnold Schwarzenegger were filmed almost every day, and the crew could only use a large number of stuntmen to prevent the two main actors from being injured.


    For a long time, there were often two or three good-looking women in tight black leather jackets in the studio, and they were tall and tall, making people drool.


    No way, Charlize Theron''s figure is too good, but also too tall, a stuntman with a slightly weaker figure can easily pass through.


    Having just finished filming a scene, Ryan can take a break while the crew rearranges the scene.


    "Prince Geoffrey said that he can continue to invest in the "Sixth Sense" project through financing."


    Jon Fertimer came over and whispered to Ryan: "The first financing, at least more than 10 million US dollars, and next, another 10 million US dollars is expected to arrive."


    The entire project budget of "The Sixth Sense" is initially 35 million U.S. dollars, and Paramount will share half of the funds. That is to say, Orion Pictures only needs to invest more than 10 million U.S. dollars.


    However, the amount of financing raised by Prince Jeffrey alone has reached 20 million US dollars, which has far exceeded the investment ratio of Orion Pictures in this project.


    It was not difficult for Jon Fertimer to guess what Ryan was planning.


    The shooting cost of every Hollywood film on paper is rarely the same as the actual cost of the crew, and there are more or less deviations.


    Of course, these data will not be made public.


    Orion Pictures and Paramount''s disclosed project investment is 40 million US dollars.


    In fact, that''s $35 million at the top.


    Things like this are normal for Hollywood film companies, but the easiest way is to count the extra funds on the promotional expenses, so that no one can find out.


    Even if it is found out, it''s nothing, the big deal is to file a transnational lawsuit to drag this matter down.


    After a long time, it is estimated that the Prince of Brunei will also face the time of fleeing.


    "Urge Jonathan Mostow, the production team is too slow to prepare."


    Ryan was a little dissatisfied with Jonathan Mostow''s procrastination, "Have someone notify Bruce Willis and Cindy Crawford of auditions, as long as there are no major problems, they can be settled directly."


    "As for Jonathan Mostow''s opinion, don''t bother."


    Regarding the casting of "The Sixth Sense", Ryan and Jonathan Mostow have quite different opinions.


    Jonathan Mostow cares more about actors'' acting skills, while Ryan thinks more about commercial value.


    "Jonathan Mostow!" Jon Fertimer shook his head and said, "Looks like it''s time for him to understand what the rules of Hollywood are."


    The film company has the absolute right to speak of the crew, if it is really not possible, they can completely change the director.


    Of course, unless it is a last resort, any film company will not easily choose to change directors, and will have to pay a liquidated damages for this.


    "By the way, how about Gregory Hobright and Paramount''s First Fear?" Ryan asked suddenly.


    "Edward Norton turned down the role in the film, as if he didn''t want to be distracted." Jon Felthammer said a bit of news.


    "A very assertive actor, sometimes it''s not a good thing." Ryan shrugged, and he was not surprised by Edward Norton''s choice.


    In the previous life, the dispute between Edward Norton and Paramount was so full of troubles that even the other side of the Pacific Ocean knew about it.


    He entered Hollywood with a 3-film deal with Paramount.


    But after 8 years of picking and choosing, he still didn''t appear in any film, which almost drove Paramount crazy.


    Moreover, the reason he gave was very speechless, he didn''t want to appear in commercial films, but wanted to develop in the direction of art films.


    It is estimated that the current Edward Norton also has the idea of ??developing in the direction of art films, which will be enough for Helen in the future.


    "Forget it, don''t worry about him." Ryan was really too lazy to say anything.


    If it wasn''t for his relationship with Helen, he wouldn''t have successively invited Edward Norton to join the crew.


    "How about the candidates for the producer!" he asked out of words.


    Facing the relationship between Jonathan Mostow and "The Sixth Sense", it was necessary to choose a stronger producer to restrain him.


    It would be a disaster for a rookie director to hold the power alone in the crew.


    "How about Frank Marshall!" Jon Fertimer thought for a while and said a name.


    "Good candidate." Ryan knew who Frank Marshall was, a veteran Hollywood producer.


    In the early days, he had blockbuster films such as "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Back to the Future". His most famous work in recent years, "Pretty Woman", made Julia Roberts popular.


    "Get someone to negotiate with him right away, we can increase the basic fee appropriately, and refuse the request for box office share." He quickly made a decision.


    But the only problemFrank Marshall''s fee will definitely not be cheap. In addition to the basic producer fee, I am afraid that he will also ask for a share of the film''s box office.


    This is also the basic treatment of Hollywood first-line gold medal producers.


    The income of Hollywood''s top producers is no worse than that of famous directors.


    "I''ll get in touch with him personally." Jon Fertimer agreed without hesitation.


    After finishing speaking, he took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Ryan, saying, "This is the box office data for the first week of "The Evil Spirit 2", and it doesn''t seem ideal."


    "The Evil Within 2"!


    Ryan took it over and took a look, then put it aside. For him, whether the box office of "The Evil Spirit 2" is good or not, it has nothing to do with him.


    What''s more, he didn''t need to think about it to know that the box office of "The Evil Spirit 2" was not much better.


    Gregory Hobright, he should never have directed this film.

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    The cost of "The Evil Invasion 2" was as high as 23 million U.S. dollars, and the box office in the first weekend was less than 3.5 million U.S. dollars, which was far from 20th Century Fox''s expectations, and it received rave reviews.


    Whether it is the professional word-of-mouth of the media and film critics, or the audience''s word-of-mouth, it is so poor that it makes people speechless, and there are almost no good reviews.


    In contrast, "The Evil One" which was released in the summer of last year easily won a box office of 1.1 million US dollars at midnight, 5.5 million US dollars on Friday alone, 6.48 million US dollars on Saturday, and 6.48 million US dollars on Saturday. On the same day, it once again received a box office of 5.98 million US dollars.


    In the three days of the first weekend, it earned a box office of 19.06 million US dollars.


    A very dazzling three-day box office performance in the first weekend.


    Because of this, 20th Century Fox has the confidence to let Gregory Hoblit direct "The Evil Dead 2".


    Even if the box office reputation is not as good as the first one, at least it can make a fortune, which is a good start for the summer vacation.


    However, the reality is far from what 20th Century Fox expected.


    After three days of the first weekend, the box office of "The Evil Spirit 2" began to decline sharply. The theater company expects that the final North American box office of the film will hardly exceed 20 million US dollars.


    Colette Singer, as the head of the 20th Century Fox distribution department, felt a little tingling for the first time. The failure of "The Evil Invasion 2" brought more than just a failed film, and it was difficult to take it back. As a result of investment costs, it may ruin a series of film shooting plans.


    With the failure of "The Evil Spirit 2", the next series of filming plans related to "The Evil Spirit" can only be stopped, or even stay on paper forever.


    Colette Singer sighed. Maybe 20th Century Fox should have temporarily frozen the project since Ryan Gosling refused to continue directing "The Evil Dead 2" instead of letting Gregory Hoblitt. Filming of The Evil Within 2 was rushed.


    It should have been a joy to be in the same position as Gregory Hobright, who is working with 20th Century Fox for the first time and directing a sequel to a blockbuster.


    But the box office in front of him clearly told him that this was a film that was bound to fail, and it was impossible for 20th Century Fox to recover its investment through the North American box office.


    "Gao Li, you have to cheer up." His manager persuaded him from the side: "The Evil Spirit 2 is a thing of the past, you need to forget about it for a while."


    "The most important thing right now is to make Paramount believe in your directing ability and continue the "Level One Fear" project."


    The failure of "The Evil Spirit 2" will inevitably affect whether Paramount will continue to prepare for the filming of "First Fear".


    Just like all Hollywood directors, Gregory-Hoblit also imagined that every film he directed would sell well at the box office and become the top horror film director in Hollywood. ranks.


    However, the facts in front of him, like a blow to the head, completely woke him up, let alone becoming a first-line commercial director in Hollywood, whether he can keep the "Level One Fear" project is now a problem.


    After all, he is not Ryan Gosling, who can create box office miracles one after another.


    "It''s hard for Paramount to trust a horror director who just failed." Gregory-Hoblit shook his head, and there was little he could do about it.


    "No, Gao Li, you still have a chance." The agent said in a firm tone, "As long as you continue to serve as the director of "Saw 4", you will have a chance to stand up and even prove yourself to Paramount."


    ""Saw 4"!" Gregory Hoblit was a little silent.


    Having directed two "Saw" series of films in succession, according to the normal Hollywood rules, he already has enough confidence to ask the producer for a remuneration and box office share in line with his status.


    But according to the directing agreement he signed at the beginning, he can only get a pitiful basic salary.


    "Gao Li, now is not the time to hesitate." The manager raised his voice and continued, "You need to continue the "Level One Fear" project instead of worrying about the salary."


    "As long as "First Fear" is successful, you can enter the ranks of the top horror film directors in Hollywood, just like Ryan Gosling did. Find the right project to transform and become a commercial director."


    First become a top horror film director, and then transform to a mainstream commercial film director.


    This is the road that Ryan has traveled, and it is also a shortcut.


    For "The Evil Spirit 2", Ryan didn''t pay attention at all, or he didn''t bother to pay attention.


    Even if he continues to direct "The Evil Spirit 2", there is no guarantee that the film can recover its investment, unless 20th Century Fox can temporarily freeze the shooting of "The Evil Spirit 2" according to his ideas and wait for a few years.


    Waiting for the word-of-mouth of the public and the media to become a kind of nostalgia, waiting for the rise of feminism in North America, and then preparing for the filming of "The Evil Spirit 2", maybe a different result will be obtained.


    Too bad 20th Century Fortes won''t do what he wants.


    In contrast, the rest of the film companies in this summer''s file are much more prosperous.


    A film "Tornado" jointly released by Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures, won a box office of 41.09 million US dollars in three days in the first weekend.


    There is also "Mission Impossible" released by Paramount and starring Tom Cruise, which won a box office of 45.43 million U.S. dollars in three days in the first weekend.


    Disney''s "Ransom Storm" also took in a box office of 34.21 million US dollars in the first three days of the weekend.


    Twentieth Century Fox seems to have missed the summer feast once again, and the only anticipated "Independence Day" is still facing some big and small troubles.


    In the studio, Ryan frowned, looking at Heidi who had just made a cameo appearance in front of him, "I want to come to Hollywood after graduation!"


    Heidi moved forward and asked with great anticipation: "How is my acting talent? Do I have the potential to become a first-line star!"


    Potential to become an A-list star!


    Ryan looked at her speechlessly, and then said unceremoniously: "Sorry, Heidi, I didn''t see this talent in you."


    "Of course, if you want to become an actor, I would welcome it very much. After all, there will be no shortage of background cloth in every crew."


    "Background cloth?" Heidi stared wide-eyed, unable to believe that it was just a background cloth.


    Of course she knew what the background cloth meant, even worse than some senior extras.


    "Just now, Jonathan praised me." She tried to argue.


    Ryan was completely speechless this time. He looked around and saw that no one was paying attention, and said in a low voice, "Most of the shots Jonathan took were just as a supplement. As for editing, it''s hard to say whether they will be used."


    "And, for a backdrop, you''re really talented."


    "Okay." Heidi was obviously shocked.


    After quite a while, she finally asked: "Then if I want to learn acting, who should I ask for advice?"


    "Charlie or Arnold are good study objects." Ryan quickly gave advice.


    "Are you sure?" Heidi asked, blinking.


    "Very sure." Ryan nodded vigorously.


    "Hey, it seems that I am still suitable to continue my studies." Heidi became dejected.


    Charlize Theron, who is simply a lunatic, is covered in bruises all over her body, but she continues to hang on the wire and shoot every day like a normal person.


    She doesn''t want to be like Charlize Theron, working hard all day for filming.


    As for Arnold Schwarzenegger, his status is too high, and Heidi is too embarrassed to approach him.


    After sending Heidi away, Ryan continued to sit behind the monitor, looking at the shot that had just been shot, and whether there was anything that needed to be revised.


    After a while, Arnold Schwarzenegger came over, holding an invitation, "Ryan, you should see this."


    "A small fashion show held by a lingerie and pajamas brand." He deliberately lowered his voice, "Blonde, tall, model, it suits your taste."


    Ryan took a look and saw a very familiar name, "Victoria''s Secret?"


    "It''s a pity that I don''t have time for the time being For the famous Victoria''s Secret catwalk in his previous life, he has long been eager to see through it.


    The invitation in front of me, although not an annual show, is just a small catwalk, which is also very attractive.


    It''s a pity that he can''t spare the time for the time being, nor is he in the mood to hunt for beauty.


    Even if he needs to relax, right now he has several very attractive bodies to choose from, so he doesn''t need to look for a model.


    "It''s a pity." Arnold Schwarzenegger shook his head regretfully, and said, "You lost a chance to get close to the beautiful angel."


    "In the future, there will be opportunities to approach angels." Ryan didn''t care. Anyway, the faces of the current Victoria''s Secret angels are somewhat unfamiliar to him, and they are far from the sense of conquest and accomplishment brought by those familiar faces in previous lives.


    Lima, Tangtang, Lily and others who are really fascinating, they seem to have not joined Victoria''s Secret yet.


    He has enough time to get close to the angel, and he is the most charming angel, let Xiao Lizi get out.

 Chapter 182： good vision

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    The talk about the Victoria''s Secret Angels ended, and the crew started filming.


    The inside of the studio became pitch black, with only a little light falling on top of a constructed building. Charlize Theron stood expressionlessly on the top of the building, with a clear view of her figure. Under the light, one could clearly see to bumpy.


    Especially the legs, with a pair of black high-heeled shoes under their feet, they were straight and slender, and they could crush anyone to death.


    Charlize-Theron is surrounded by three cameras, surrounded by various angles, from her face to the high heels on her feet, almost all close-up shots, fully showing her **** side.


    The clothes on her body were tightly attached to the skin, coupled with the already very good figure, it became the deadliest temptation.


    She is also a **** and cold female robot with future high technology, a female robot who can make the mighty Arnold Schwarzenegger helpless and has to flee everywhere.


    Unlike the actors who played female robots in the previous life, Charlize Theron is more beautiful and looks more temperamental, as if she is a queen above all living beings, indifferent to life.


    For this reason, Ryan specially modified the script to highlight the aura of Charlize Theron.


    Although compared to her previous life, the current Charlize-Theron looked a little immature, but she was also very rare.


    Charlize Theron on top of the building is not simply standing on it. After a while, she needs to jump, jump from the top, and land on one knee on the ground.


    Even with the protection of wires and air cushions, this action is still extremely dangerous.


    Moritz-Berman and the third-party insurance company objected to this, and even Ryan hesitated a bit.


    But Charlize Theron wanted to try it herself, but if it didn''t work, she would replace it with a stand-in actor.


    After the close-up shooting was over, the makeup artist walked over and touched up her makeup. Immediately afterwards, the staff of the crew stepped forward to check the safety measures again and told her what she needed to pay attention to.


    Ryan sat behind the monitor and saw that Charlize-Theron was ready to show that it was ready for filming.


    The next moment, Charlize Theron jumped down expressionlessly, and landed directly on the inflatable cushion below. The crew members on both sides rushed over quickly to make sure that she was not injured, and they were relieved.


    As for the shot of kneeling on one knee, it will take a while to retake the shot. It is impossible to really kneel on one knee and land on the ground.


    "It''s really too dangerous." Jonathan Mostow patted his chest, finally heaving a sigh of relief.


    "Charlie did a good job." Ryan didn''t feel that it was dangerous. With various protective measures, he was basically invulnerable.


    Of course there are always unexpected situations.


    "You should get in touch with Yuan Duo." Ryan pointed to Yuan Heping and others not far away, and said, "They will let you see what is really dangerous."


    Even when Jackie Chan actually came to Hollywood to shoot, it would be a disaster for third-party insurance companies.


    That''s not shooting, it''s playing with your life.


    "No, no, no, if it''s more dangerous, the insurance company has to protest." Jonathan Mostow quickly shook his head and rejected Ryan''s proposal.


    Ryan shrugged. He didn''t explain the difference in shooting concepts. It''s hard to say that he has always attached great importance to the safety of actors, and Charlize Theron''s actions are almost without any danger.


    After a short break, the crew continued filming. Charlize Theron needed to follow the action director''s requirements and combine fighting movements with firearms, which is one of the film''s selling points, gunplay, to play against Arnold Schwarzenegger.


    So far, the shooting of this scene has been relatively smooth.


    Charlize Theron perfectly plays a cold and **** female robot, showing off her figure when it''s time to show off her figure, and being cold when it''s time to be cold.


    Exquisite faces, devil-like figures, and ruthless movements can often attract the attention of male audiences.


    Ryan is very satisfied with this point. The actor Christana Loken, who played the role of the female robot in the original version, has a good figure, but her face is far less refined than that of Charlize Theron, and her aura is even worse.


    The most critical point is that the fighting movements designed in the original version are too single and fail to highlight the attractive characteristics of the female body.


    Looking at the picture on the monitor, Ryan nodded subconsciously. The role of the villain female robot in the film itself does not require much acting skills, and even more than acting skills, it requires the actors to be willing to endure hardships.


    In this regard, Charlize Theron''s performance is very ideal, far surpassing most Hollywood actors, and she seems to be born to play this kind of role.


    From the initial filming to the present, the number of times Ryan called to stop has become less and less, and Charlize Theron has gradually adapted to this fighting style, at least in terms of physical coordination and agility, which have significantly improved.


    "OK!" Ryan asked the crew to stop filming, and said, "Okay, let''s go this way and change to another shooting location."


    After speaking, Ryan stood up from behind the monitor, walked up to Charlize Theron, and patted her on the shoulder, "Charlie, you did a good job."


    Arnold Schwarzenegger also admired, and gestured to Ryan, "She is more desperate than some male action actors."


    "If this is a compliment, I''m more than happy to accept it." Charlize Theron rubbed her sore arm, turned and walked to the locker room.


    She needs a change of clothes, and some food and water as soon as possible.


    Just go to the bathroom anyway.


    "Helen has a good vision." Arnold Schwarzenegger looked at Charlize Theron''s back and said, "Charlie, the future will definitely surprise people."


    This is his intuition.


    "By the way, your vision is also good." He smiled meaningfully at Ryan.


    "My vision has always been good." Ryan returned a smug look.


    In just a few days, Helen spent a lot of money to not only lure Charlize Theron to the Star Brokerage Company, but also Charlie''s manager.


    Liquidated damages alone is not a small number, and in the future, the resources of the Star Brokerage Company will be tilted towards Charlize-Theron to a certain extent.


    For the next shoot, Ryan handed it over to Jonathan Mostow, who needed to drive back to Orion Pictures.


    He wants to see Frank Marshall today.


    Back at Orion Films, Ryan met Frank Marshall in the reception room. He looked very young, not at all like he was about to be fifty years old.


    "Hello, Mr. Frank-Marshall, I have watched your work "Pretty Woman", a very classic film, and I met Julia a few days ago." Ryan greeted very politely, making people Bring me two cups of coffee.


    "Hi Mr. Ryan-Gosling, nice to meet you."


    Frank Marshall took the coffee and said humorously, "I haven''t seen Julia for a long time."


    "I heard she broke up with the country singer, an unexpected choice."


    In his tone, he seemed a little gloating.


    Ryan smiled and did not continue this topic. At the beginning, Julia Roberts paid a lot for the opportunity to star in "Pretty Woman", and she may have an affair with Frank Marshall in front of her.


    "Mr. Frank, what do you think of the project "The Sixth Sense"?" He asked very bluntly.


    "The price of 3 million US dollars is just to buy the copyright of a script." Frank Marshall looked at Ryan and said, "This is the craziest behavior I have ever seen."


    "However, the script itself is really good, an unexpected story."


    "It''s just that I can''t figure it out There was a trace of doubt on his face, "Why did you choose Knight-Shyamalan to direct this film!" "


    It''s a gamble for a rookie director to helm a film costing tens of millions of dollars.


    What''s more, Knight-Shyamalan is still an Indian.


    "This is one of the conditions for buying the copyright." Ryan said that he had no choice but to violate the original agreement unless it was absolutely necessary. "So Orion Pictures needs to find a mature producer."


    "A wise decision." Frank Marshall smiled and did not directly agree. "Although I am personally interested in this project, the specific conditions need to be discussed with my agent."


    "No problem." Ryan agreed.


    As long as Frank Marshall''s agent doesn''t open his mouth, he can agree.


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 Chapter 183： explosion scene

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    As most of the shots shot in the studio came to an end, the crew began to go to some locations to shoot scenes, and to shoot some car chase scenes.


    It is estimated that the shooting time of the whole film will be a little more than four months at most, which is a little faster than the original version.


    The shooting time of the original version was about five months.


    During this period, Ryan had to spare time to go to the digital field to review every special effects shot produced. No matter how busy he was, he had to watch it from beginning to end, lest the special effects fail to meet expectations.


    As for the crew of "The Sixth Sense", they have already gone to New Zealand for filming, and most of the shots in the film will be filmed in New Zealand.


    Paramount has cooperated with the New Zealand government, and can obtain a relatively good tax rebate ratio. The policy is better than that of Canada, and the labor cost is relatively cheap.


    In addition to Scarlett Johansson, Cindy Crawford and Bruce Willis as the main actors in the film, another important supporting actress is played by Nicole Kidman.


    For Nicole Kidman, the Canadian-born actor, the American media gave mixed reviews, and it seems that the audience doesn''t like it very much.


    With her playing an important supporting role in the film, it will inevitably bring some negative news.


    Ryan eventually agreed, though.


    The reason is very simple. Nicole Kidman is the candidate recommended by Paramount, and her acting skills are barely qualified, so Ryan has no reason to refuse.


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    "Mission: Impossible" started to sell well in the summer, and Paramount needed to deepen its cooperation with Tom Cruise, and Nicole Kidman was obviously the beneficiary.


    In addition, there are a large number of small characters in the film, including Antonia Kidman, Arnold Schwarzenegger''s wife, etc., will all make guest appearances in the film.


    The filming of "The Sixth Sense", Ryan didn''t ask much, and it was handed over to Knight Shyamalan and Frank Marshall.


    And Jon Fertimer also followed the crew to New Zealand and reported the crew''s shooting status and progress every day.


    Ryan, however, was on the outskirts of Los Angeles, preparing to film an explosion scene.


    In order to save money, the sponsoring company directly dismantled the car that was about to explode, from the inside to the outside. There was almost nothing left in the car, only the steering wheel and seats remained, completely turning it into an empty shell .


    Of course, in addition to saving money, this can also reduce the chance of explosion accidents.


    Many crew members hid behind the RV to avoid being affected by the explosion, and they could watch the spectacular explosion scene.


    After the pyrotechnician placed the explosives, he specifically asked Charlize-Theron to get up, "Miss Charlie, don''t be afraid to wait, as long as you follow the route for a while, I promise you will be absolutely safe."


    "Actually, the scale of the explosion is not very large. As long as it is not burned by the flames, there is basically no problem." He added.


    Charlize Theron turned around and looked at the car not far away, feeling even more nervous than the first time she hung a wire.


    "I''m fine," she said, taking a deep breath.


    Ryan walked over from the side and said, "No matter how loud the explosion is, or the heat wave coming from behind, you need to keep a calm face, as if nothing happened."


    "Of course, if it really doesn''t work, it can also be modified in post-production."


    The explosion scene that is about to be filmed can be completed through post-production, and at most it will cost some money.


    However, according to the requirements of the film''s future publicity, some necessary explosion scenes can be used as one of the highlights of the film''s future publicity.


    Moreover, a frontal shot of Charlize Theron needs to be shot for a while, and a stuntman cannot be used.


    "Don''t worry, I will overcome my fear." Charlize Theron nodded vigorously.


    "Just do your best." Ryan looked at her and smiled, "It''s a big deal, you can do it again, anyway, there is only one shell left on this car, and GM won''t feel bad."


    The cars used by the crew for filming were all provided by GM, which cost nothing at all, and even GM had to pay a high advertising fee.


    Charlize Theron couldn''t help but rolled her eyes, she still cared about GM company at this moment.


    The crew checked the safety measures again, and then notified Ryan that they could shoot.


    Ryan stepped back behind the monitor to show that Charlize-Theron could begin.


    Charlize Theron has almost nothing to say in terms of professionalism. With slender thighs and at least three-inch high heels, she walks forward step by step, without any emotion on her face.


    The pyrotechnician felt that the distance was about the same, and made a gesture to Charlize-Theronby, and the next moment, he pressed the detonation switch.


    "boom!"


    A huge flame rose into the sky from inside the car, and the heat wave spread in all directions, turning into a huge fireball.


    Charlize Theron, who was close, was almost engulfed in flames, and everyone who watched was terrified.


    Charlize Theron endured the heat wave coming from the flames, did not make any evasive movements, and still maintained the original pace, moving forward step by step.


    "Charlie, well done."


    When the shoot was over, Ryan walked over to her with a wet towel and wiped her messy hair.


    Penelope Cruz walked over from the side, pointed to the hair behind Charlize Theron, and said, "Your hair is a little burnt."


    "What?" Charlize Theron was still in shock.


    After a while, she slowly came to her senses and heard a faint smell of burnt hair, which showed that the temperature of the air wave just now was definitely not low.


    "Looks like you need to go back for a nursing session."


    While talking, Penelope Cruz moved closer to Charlize Theron''s ear, and said gloatingly, "Do you need to do it again?"


    "It was just so cool."


    "Penelope!" Charlize Theron gritted her teeth and looked at Penelope Crewe who was gloating in front of her.


    "OK, all nursing expenses will be charged to my account." Ryan stopped Penelope-Cruz from continuing, "Charlie rested for a few minutes, ready to shoot the next shot."


    After a short rest, while the flames in the car were still on, the crew poured some gasoline on it, and it immediately turned into a blazing fire.


    Then, Charlize Theron came out of the fire safe and sound. Arnold Schwarzenegger took a shotgun and kept pulling the trigger towards Charlize Theron. The bullet hit her. Nothing has changed.


    The next thing needs to be handed over to the special effects personnel of Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic to learn about special effects processing.


    The effect of hitting a bullet on Charlize Theron turns it into a liquid metal.


    When the film was released, Arnold Schwarzenegger''s shots were so powerful that half of Charlize Theron''s head was blown away.


    However, the next moment, the metal liquid surged, and the wound on Charlize-Theron''s head healed quickly, as if it had never appeared before.


    It took three days to shoot the seemingly simple fight scene, so Ryan had to divide the crew into two and let Jonathan Mostow continue filming with a part of the crew.


    In this way, you can save a lot of shooting time.


    Meanwhile, 20th Century Fox''s "Independence Day," which cost $75 million to produce, was released on schedule.


    (The release time in North America is July 2, and the release time in overseas countries is July 3.)


    For this reason, 20th Century Fox and Roland-Emerich paid a lot of money, hired several lobbying companies, and canceled the restrictions of the Pentagon and the military.


    Not only can "Independence Day" be released as scheduled, but the plot about Area 51 in the film has not been cut in the slightest.


    The number of lobbying companies in the United States is frightening. There are more than 20,000 full-time and part-time lobbyists in Washington alone. As long as they can pay, they can even change the decision-making of the US government.


    On July 2, Twentieth Century Fox held a grand premiere ceremony in Los Angeles. Ryan, Charlize Theron, Arnold Schwarzenegger and others were almost all present.


    Ryan and his team didn''t stay long. As soon as the premiere was over, they immediately returned to the set to continue filming.


    In just five days, including the Independence Day holiday, the film earned $96.1 million at the box office, and the weekend box office reached $50.2 million The film earned $104.3 million in its first week of release, exceeding the production cost in one fell swoop. Breaking three records set by "Jurassic Park" in succession.


    According to the predictions of a number of theater companies and multiple evaluation agencies, the North American box office of "Independence Day" is definitely more than 200 million US dollars, and may even hit the North American box office record set by "Jurassic Park".


    Numerous media exclaimed that Roland Emmerich had created a miracle and changed the performance of 20th Century Fox by himself.


    There is no doubt that 20th Century Fox has not been absent from this year''s summer, and has even become the overlord of the entire summer.


    Compared with the crew lamenting the box office of "Independence Day" from time to time, Ryan seemed much calmer.


    He knows very well what kind of results "Independence Day" will achieve.


    Second highest-grossing record of all time, with $306.1 million in North America, $511.2 million overseas, and $817.4 million worldwide, behind Jurassic Park''s $912 million record

 Chapter 184： special effects production

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    Time flies by, and the 1996 summer vacation is coming to an end.


    The biggest winner of this year''s summer file is undoubtedly 20th Century Fox''s "Independence Day", not even one of them.


    Compared to last year, most of the films released by 20th Century Fox, only "The Evil One", a horror film, easily earned money from the box office.


    Most of the remaining films, most of which cannot recover their costs from the box office, can only rely on offline video tapes and gradually emerging discs to recover their costs and profits from offline.


    "I think the publicity budget for "Terminator 3" can be appropriately increased."


    In the 20th Century Fox conference room, Colette Singer, director of the distribution department, said with a relaxed expression: "The success of "Independence Day" fully proves that high investment can bring high returns."


    "The publicity budget of 28 million US dollars is too small for a film with an investment of 130 million US dollars. It must be increased to at least 40 million US dollars."


    The success of "Independence Day" not only changed the performance of 20th Century Fox, but also let Colette Singer breathe a sigh of relief.


    "The publicity budget of 28 million US dollars is not enough?"


    Someone retorted: "The filming cost of 130 million U.S. dollars, plus the promotional budget of 40 million U.S. dollars, the final investment amount will exceed 170 million U.S. dollars, or even 180 million U.S. dollars."


    "So who can tell me how much North American box office the film needs to recover its cost!"


    "Is it $300 million? Or $400 million!"


    Obviously, at least $300 million in the North American box office is needed before the film can barely recover the investment cost.


    Colette Singer had expected that there would be objections, so his expression remained unchanged, and he continued: "Don''t forget, the box office of "Independence Day" is entirely possible to hit the 300 million US dollars mark."


    "What''s more, the director of "Terminator 3" is Ryan Gosling, a guy who can be compared with Roland Emmerich."


    All the people sitting here are Hollywood veterans, and no one would understand that increasing the promotional budget of the film can achieve better box office, and even affect the income from the surrounding copyrights of the film.


    The same excessive budget will also face greater risks.


    Tom Rothman was silent for a while, and said: "This matter needs to be discussed with Orion Films and asked for Ryan Gosling''s advice."


    "Of course, as long as the shooting effect of "Terminator 3" can meet expectations, the promotional expenses of 40 million US dollars are not out of consideration."


    Regarding Tom Rothman''s decision, everyone seemed relatively calm. Ryan Gosling''s name had a different meaning to 20th Century Fox.


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    Over the past few years, nearly one-third of the blockbuster films supporting 20th Century Fox''s performance came from Ryan Gosling


    The "Chain Saw" series of films has become the performance guarantee of 20th Century Fox.


    Although Ryan Gosling was ambitious, he even bought Orion Films and began to get involved in the distribution industry, and the price of cooperation with him became more and more expensive.


    But there is still one thing that cannot be changed. None of the films that collaborated with Ryan Gosling failed.


    Ryan Gosling never disappoints them.


    "But I need a reason." Tom Rothman looked at Colette Singer with both eyes, and there was a hint of dissatisfaction under his calm eyes.


    The filming of "Terminator 3" is not yet completely over, and the production of special effects also takes a lot of time, and there is still a long time before the film is released.


    At this time, the sudden proposal to increase the publicity budget is somewhat sudden.


    Caught Tom Rothman by surprise.


    Colette Singer said in advance: "Sony Pictures has officially sent an invitation to Roland Emmerich to direct a monster movie with a huge investment. Like "Terminator 3", the budget will be as high as 1.3." One hundred million U.S. dollars."


    "It is said that the first invitation from Sony Pictures was Ryan Gosling, but he turned it down."


    At this point, there was a pause, and Colette Singer continued to speak slowly: "Roland Emmerich will not refuse to direct a film with an investment of 130 million US dollars, and the request to increase the film''s promotional budget is officially from Ryan. - Gosling."


    "We have lost the opportunity to continue working with Roland Emmerich, and it is impossible to lose Ryan Gosling again."


    Roland Emmerich chose to cooperate with Sony Pictures, and it was still a monster film with an investment of 130 million US dollars.


    For 20th Century Fox, it is definitely not good news.


    All of a sudden, everyone''s eyes fell on Tom Rothman.


    It is no secret in Hollywood that Sony Pictures wants to create the "Godzilla" series of films, but inviting Roland Emmerich to direct them is obviously beyond everyone''s expectations.


    To put it bluntly, this invitation is not in the interests of 20th Century Fox.


    "As I said just now, a $40 million publicity budget is not impossible." Tom Rothman''s tone became much firmer than before.


    The competition among several giant film companies in Hollywood is far beyond the imagination of outsiders.


    Especially for Sony Pictures, an outsider, Twentieth Century Fox has always been very vigilant.


    Everyone knew that standing behind Sony Pictures was a real giant, an existence that no company in the world would dare to underestimate.


    Sony Pictures invited Roland Emmerich to direct "Godzilla", as early as Ryan''s expectation, the only thing that surprised him was that the time was about a year earlier than the previous life, maybe this is the legendary butterfly effect.


    Entering September, since the crew finished filming the last fighting scene, the filming of "Terminator 3" has come to an end.


    All the crew members can rest on vacation, Charlize - Theron and Penelope - Cruz continue to play the expected sisters, meet together to go to Hawaii for vacation.


    Ryan didn''t have any time to relax, let alone take a vacation. The day after the shooting ended, he joined the special effects production of the digital field and Industrial Light and Magic.


    A large number of shots shot in "Terminator 3" require special effects processing, which is different from the few films he has shot in the past. The post-production workload is not at all easier than shooting.


    Although Ryan is the decision-maker for the post-production special effects of the film, most of the time, he acts as an inspector, constantly pointing out the areas that need to be modified and the requirements for the special effects of the film.


    Of course, the real operation is that the special effects production staff of Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic, as well as Stan Winston, formed a special effects production team of dozens of people.


    The budget for the entire film of "Terminator 3", excluding the salaries of Arnold-Schwarzenegger and Ryan, the remaining crew expenses are not a lot, and most of the funds are used for special effects production.


    "Stan, the color is a little too dim." Ryan looked at the clip that had just been produced, holding a large cup of wolfberry tea in his hand, taking a sip from time to time.


    The style of the clip in front of him completely inherited the characteristics of the previous "Terminator 2", exuding a hint of darkness, which was not the effect Ryan wanted.


    "Except for the end of the film, the rest of the place should be as bright as possible, so as not to highlight the darkness too much."


    "Also here, the sharpness shown by the gun technique seems to lack a bit of eye-catching feeling. I think the speed can be slowed down a little."


    "I''ve written it down, and I''ll have someone revise it right away." Stan Winston said very professionally.


    "It''s better to be faster." Ryan lowered his head and took a sip of wolfberry tea, and said in a flat tone.


    Now it''s just September, and the special effects personnel of Digital Field and Industrial Light & Magic have plenty of time.


    Compared with the requirements during filming, Ryan''s requirements for special effects production are simply extremely demanding.


    For a commercial popcorn movie, the acting skills only need to be about the same, but the special effects production must not show any flaws.


    In addition to the production of special effects, Skywalker Sound Effects Company also began to get busy, producing soundtracks for the entire film, as well as theme songs and ending songs.


    At the same time, the main actors of the crew also need to come back, and start post-dubbing one after another.


    Therefore, the post-production of any sci-fi film will not be too easy.


    Moritz-Berman walked in from the outside, with a hint of joy on his face, "Twentieth Century Fox agreed to increase the film''s promotional expenses, that is to say, the promotional budget before the film''s release in the future will reach 40 million US dollars. "


    His tone was full of excitement, "Speaking of which, I would also like to thank Roland Emmerich and Sony Pictures, otherwise it would be very difficult for 20th Century Fox to agree to increase the film promotion budget."


    "Actually, $28 million is too little." Ryan was somewhat helpless.


    "Independence Day" had an investment of 75 million U.S. dollars, and the publicity budget reached 24 million U.S. dollars, while "Terminator 3", a film with an investment of 130 million U.S. dollars, had a publicity budget of only 28 million U.S. dollars, an increase of only 4 million U.S. dollars.


    Moritz-Berman smiled. He didn''t think the $28 million publicity budget was too small. The investment in many Hollywood films probably didn''t even reach $28 million.


    "I heard that Sony Pictures once invited you to direct "Godzilla"?" Moritz Berman asked curiously He was very curious about this and refused to direct a film with an investment of 130 million US dollars. It was so unexpected.


    "Correct me, it''s not an invitation from Sony Pictures, but an invitation from Michael Ovitz, one of the collaborators of this project." Ryan said in a very flat tone: "So I chose to decline."


    Michael Ovitz!


    Moritz-Berman was taken aback for a moment, then smiled wryly, and said, "It seems that Sony Pictures has found the most inappropriate candidate."


    Regarding the relationship between Ryan and Michael Ovitz, he has long heard people talk about it.


    Even for this matter, Touchstone Pictures missed "The Truman Show".


    Ryan shrugged, choosing not to explain.


    Even if it wasn''t for Michael Ovitz''s invitation, he wouldn''t be directing a monster movie from Japan.

 Chapter 185： monster movie

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    It''s not that Ryan has any ideas about Sony Pictures, or is disgusted, that''s why he has no interest in directing the "Godzilla" project, but that he really doesn''t know how to shoot a monster movie from Japan.


    Even if there is an original version of the plot, he doesn''t know how to choose.


    If it is a film with an investment of 10 to 20 million US dollars, he can modify it as he likes, and even shoot according to his own ideas, because he has this level himself.


    Even if the box office of the film is not ideal, or even fails.


    But with Ryan''s current status, he can completely afford a small failure, and it won''t have much impact on him.


    But Sony Pictures'' "Godzilla" project is different. First of all, the investment budget of the film is as high as 130 million US dollars. Even if you look at the whole Hollywood, it is a commercial film with huge investment. It is impossible for any director to play it arbitrarily.


    Furthermore, Godzilla is a monster from Japan, not from the United States, which indirectly creates a problem. Is it based on the image of Godzilla in Japan? Or turn it into a Native American monster!


    The former will definitely not adapt to the North American market, and may even lose the entire European and American markets. Once the latter turns it into a monster in the United States, it also risks losing the Japanese and Southeast Asian markets, and there is another key problem.


    For many people behind Sony Pictures, this will lose the meaning of spending $130 million to shoot "Godzilla", which is far from the meaning of promoting Japan''s cultural industry.


    So even if Ryan dare not say it, he can grasp the balance between the two.


    Of course, he has to admit one thing. At present, Japanese culture has more market than Chinese culture in North America. At this time, it is a very suitable time for Sony Pictures to launch a monster from Japan.


    Just according to Ryan''s estimation, Roland Emmerich will not add much Japanese culture to the film, and will turn Godzilla into a local American monster, thus ensuring the box office in North America and European countries.


    The reason is very simple. With more Japanese culture in the film, it is very likely to become a niche film and completely lose the North American box office market.


    Even in "Terminator 3", Ryan specially invited an action guidance team from Xiangjiang to design fighting actions for Charlize-Theron, but did not add any Chinese culture, just to avoid the possibility of becoming a niche movie.


    As for the famous "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in the previous life, this film itself is a film specially shot according to the understanding of Western audiences.


    To put it bluntly, the entire plot of the film is for Westerners.


    What''s more, most of the movie theaters where this film is shown are almost all near Chinatown, as well as areas populated by Chinese and Asians.


    In Ryan��s previous life, Chinese culture could be seen in many Hollywood movies. It��s not that Chinese culture is so popular in North America, but that the film market on the other side of the Pacific is rising so fast that it��s about to become the second largest box office market in the world in one fell swoop. , second only to North America.


    For example, the box office of "Wolf Warrior 2" reached 5.634 billion, which is about 900 million US dollars converted into US dollars, which is too high for any Hollywood film company to ignore.


    It is a huge box office market that many Hollywood film companies cannot ignore. In order to make the audience on the other side of the Pacific buy it, Hollywood film companies not only added Chinese culture to the film, but even invited some stars on the other side of the Pacific to star.


    It is no exaggeration to say that Hollywood film companies are willing to change everything for the sake of profit, and even bow their heads to praise each other.


    Ryan could not deny that Orion Films had long been eyeing the market across the Pacific, just waiting for a suitable opportunity.


    After chatting with Moritz Berman, Ryan got up and walked to the recording studio, where Charlize Theron had just finished recording.


    "How about it!"


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    "How''s the sunshine in Hawaii?" Ryan leaned against the door of the recording studio, looking at Charlize Theron in front of him, his skin seemed to be a little darker.


    "Very good." Charlize Theron had just returned from a vacation in Hawaii, both mentally and physically, she was relaxed, and she was temporarily away from the busy noise of the crew.


    The filming of the crew was far less easy than outsiders imagined, and even far exceeded her own expectations.


    Wearing a tight leather jacket and stepping on high heels, she appeared on the screen as a **** beauty, performing fierce fights, and her slender figure seemed to attract the attention of countless audiences.


    In fact, wearing high heels is not suitable for fighting movements at all, not to mention all kinds of difficult movements, even if you walk normally, you have to be careful for fear of accidentally falling down.


    It is conceivable that when Charlize-Theron wore high heels to shoot the fight scene, it was a kind of ordeal, which made her miserable.


    But Charlize Theron persevered.


    "Where''s Penelope!"


    Ryan glanced, but did not see Penelope Cruz, and asked: "It seems that some media say that you should be inseparable."


    "She''s back in Spain, and it will take a few days to come back." Charlize Theron pouted, as if she didn''t care about Penelope Cruz.


    "As for the inseparable relationship that the media said?"


    "To be precise, in some gossip news, it should be gay." She was speechless.


    There have been rumors of homosexuality among many female stars in Hollywood, such as Angelina Jolie, Kate Blanchett, Evan Rachel and so on.


    As for whether it is true or not, only I know.


    "Gay?"


    Ryan''s expression became a little weird, he looked Charlize-Theron up and down, and said, "Actually, there''s nothing wrong with being gay."


    Homosexuality and bisexuality are common in both Hollywood and the modeling world.


    Charlize Theron naturally understood what he meant and couldn''t help rolling her eyes.


    She didn''t continue to talk about this boring topic. She got up and came back with two cups of coffee, handed one of the coffees to Ryan, and asked, "I heard that the movie will be released during Christmas?"


    "more or less."


    Ryan took the coffee, lowered his head and took a sip, and said, "Probably the time should be a little earlier than the Christmas schedule, and it depends on the length of post-production special effects."


    Regarding the release time of "Terminator 3", although it has not been announced to the public, it is not a secret at all to Hollywood people.


    The current schedule suitable for the release of "Terminator 3" is only this year''s Christmas schedule and next year''s summer schedule.


    "Charlie, when the movie is released, your performance will definitely surprise everyone." Ryan put down his coffee and said honestly.


    Charlize Theron shrugged and said, "I''d rather hear your advice than that."


    "Helen, I hope I will develop into an action actress."


    The release of "Terminator 3" will definitely surprise everyone. Unfortunately, she is only the villain in the film. Even if she can take advantage of the popularity of the film for a while, she can''t fundamentally change anything, at most increase her popularity.


    Film companies value not only popularity, but also box office appeal.


    "Get more action movies."


    "If you have a chance, you can try to support the box office of a film by yourself." Ryan thought for a while, but he didn''t have any good suggestions for the time being.


    "When you wait, UU Reading can support the box office of an action movie on its own like Julia Roberts. When you become an action actress, you can even turn it into a series Film."


    There are few female series films in Hollywood, and it can be said that there is almost none at this stage.


    Even in the previous life, there were not many female series films, only a few, and there were only a handful of films whose names could be remembered.


    In addition to the "Tomb Raider" series, the "Resident Evil" series, and the "Underworld" series.


    Further down, there''s only the Wonder Woman franchise.


    "Okay, you''re still young and have enough time to think about something easy."


    "For example, the promotional interview in the afternoon." Ryan told her not to worry too much.


    The development of a Hollywood actress is not easy, and action actresses are even more difficult. In order to support the box office of a series of action movies, in addition to hard work, luck is also essential.

 Chapter 186： Tom Cruise

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    "Director Ryan, what do you think about Robert Downey Jr."


    In April, Robert Downey Jr. did not escape the curse of the Downey family. He was arrested by the police for possessing heroin. Fortunately, the amount was not very large, and he was eventually released on parole.


    Unfortunately, during his parole last month, he broke into a neighbor''s house illegally and was arrested by the police again.


    This time he was not as lucky as last time. Not only did he face legal sanctions, he was also ordered to undergo mandatory drug testing on time.


    For a while, Robert Downey Jr. became a yin gentleman who was despised by others, and his career was ruined.


    Facing the reporter''s question, Ryan looked calm, spread his hands, and said, "Sorry, I don''t know about it."


    After finishing speaking, he didn''t give the reporter any chance to continue asking questions, and continued directly: ""Terminator 3" is expected to be released in early December, and it will definitely surprise everyone..."


    Ryan talked on and on without any mention of Robert Downey Jr.''s topic.


    He didn''t want to offend the Downey family for no reason, and Robert Downey Jr. was the future Iron Man.


    Besides, his father, Robert Downey Sr., was a veteran screenwriter and director with a lot of contacts in Hollywood.


    "As far as I know, Sony Pictures'' "Honey" and Disney''s "101 Dalmatians" will be released in early December, and "Honey" is a movie starring Tom Cruise." A reporter from the media under the News Corporation asked.


    "There are movies released every weekend during the Christmas period, "Terminator 3" and "Mr. Sweetheart" are just one of them, and I am very willing to cooperate with Tom Cruise." Ryan answered very officially.


    As for whether the following media reporters are satisfied, it is out of his consideration.


    From the end of November to the end of December, there are at most five or six weekends, and the number of films released by Hollywood studios during this period is almost incalculable.


    Even counting the films with an investment of tens of millions of dollars, there are not less than a dozen films, so competition is unavoidable.


    Still, Ryan isn''t afraid to compete with any movie, including one starring Tom Cruise.


    The production cost of "Terminator 3" was as high as 130 million U.S. dollars, and the publicity budget reached an unprecedented 40 million U.S. dollars.


    With a $40 million publicity budget, it''s Tom Cruise and the rest of December''s release that needs to worry, not Ryan and Terminator 3.


    After briefly answering a few questions, Ryan left one step ahead of time and gave the rest of the time to other crew members.


    Through a long corridor, Ryan walked into a lounge and found a seat to sit down.


    "Gail!"


    "Notify Twentieth Century Fox, I don''t want to see any more irrelevant topics brought up by reporters in the upcoming promotion. Especially about Robert Downey Jr.." Ryan turned to Gail-Anne-Hey De said.


    With the connection between Twentieth Century Fox and News Corporation, it is not difficult to do this, and the media that came here all cooperate with Twentieth Century Fox.


    Gail-Anne-Hurd nodded and said, "I will notify the relevant personnel of 20th Century Fox to try to avoid similar things from happening."


    "However, your answer just now is very good. It is best not to mention the matter of Robert Downey Jr. in front of reporters and media. This matter has nothing to do with us."


    Things like Robert Downey Jr. are very common in Hollywood, including the "Terminator 3" crew, there are also some actors who smoke some big ma for a long time, but it has not been exposed by the media, and the trouble is not too big.


    "Robert Downey Jr. did too much." Ryan shook his head, the curse of the Downey family really came true.


    Robert Downey Jr., his father Robert Downey Jr. is a yin gentleman. Robert Downey Jr. once publicly told the media that he started smoking marijuana since he was eight years old, and he got his father''s permission


    And the matter in front of him is far from over, it is just the beginning. In the next few years, he will face prosecution for drugs, and even face imprisonment for several years.


    So for a long time, Robert Downey Jr. would not have any communication with him or Orion Pictures.


    "Okay, let''s not talk about it." Ryan shifted the topic to the post-production of "Terminator 3".


    At this moment Sofia Coppola came over with a phone, "It''s Tom Cruise''s call."


    Ryan was a little surprised. He was not familiar with Tom Cruise. He called at this time because of the release of the film.


    He just picked up the phone, and Tom Cruise''s voice came out immediately, "Sorry, Ryan, you should have heard that the release time of "Mr. Early in the month."


    "So if it is convenient, can you disclose the specific release date of "Terminator 3"?"


    For any director, any film, Tom Cruise would not have the slightest worry.


    However, what he and "Mr. Sweetheart" are facing are not only Ryan Gosling and Arnold Schwarzenegger, but also a "Terminator" sequel film, which also includes an investment of 130 million U.S. dollars, plus a publicity budget of 40 million U.S. dollars .


    You know, the investment cost of the entire film of "Mr. Sweetheart" is only 50 million US dollars, while the promotional budget of "Terminator 3" is as high as 40 million US dollars, an unattainable figure.


    "The specific time has not been determined, but it should be in early December." Ryan thought for a while, and did not hide the release date of "Terminator 3". Anyway, he has already told the media, and the release date of the film cannot be concealed at all.


    Tom Cruise didn''t want to run into "Terminator 3," and Ryan didn''t want to run into Tom Cruise''s "Honey."


    The North American box office of this film was as high as 119.6 million US dollars in the previous life, and the global box office was 273 million US dollars. It once again proved to everyone that Tom Cruise''s box office appeal.


    Early December!


    Tom Cruise frowned. Sony Pictures tentatively set the release time for "Mr. Sweetheart", also in early December.


    Looking at the entire history of North American film, it is not difficult to find that there are always many large-scale commercial films released together in early December and late November every year.


    As for the reason is very simple.


    The winter vacation of North American universities usually starts two weeks before Christmas and ends in early January.


    In other words, the films released in early December can occupy the greatest advantage and attract students to the cinema.


    "Thank you very much." Tom Cruise hung up the phone in a hurry without saying a few words, and his face became a little ugly.


    Speaking of it, he was very depressed The summer film "Mission Impossible" starring Roland Emmerich almost faced Roland Emmerich''s "Independence Day", so he had to temporarily change the film promotion plan and advance the release time for more than a month.


    Facts have proved that this decision is very correct, "Independence Day" achieved box office results, although it can not surpass "Jurassic Park", it is still the second highest-grossing film of all time.


    Right now, he is starring in "Mr. Sweetheart", and he will face "Terminator 3", a film directed by Ryan Gosling, which has a promotional budget of up to 40 million US dollars.


    "Help me contact Sony Pictures, I need to revise the release date of "Mr. Sweetheart" and advance it to mid-November." Tom Cruise quickly made a decision to advance the release date of "Mr. Sweetheart".


    Pat-Kinsley nodded and didn''t say much, but his facial expression was slightly complicated.


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 Chapter 187： publicity

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    As the post-production of "Terminator 3" proceeded in an orderly manner, the publicity offensive in North America officially kicked off.


    Twentieth Century Fox and Orion Films are jointly responsible for the promotion and distribution of the film in North America.


    It''s just that Orion Films has just been bought by Ryan. Whether it is in terms of publicity or distribution, it is dominated by 20th Century Fox.


    Orion Pictures is more familiar with the process of publicity and distribution, and perfects its own distribution and publicity channels.


    As for the overseas promotion and release of the film!


    With an investment of up to 130 million US dollars and the popularity of the summer sci-fi film "Independence Day", 20th Century Fox started the overseas promotion and distribution of the film almost at the same time.


    This time Ryan did not propose any publicity suggestions, everything was in accordance with 20th Century Fox''s previous publicity plans, such as putting up advertising posters, investing media resources, and so on.


    Several main cast members have to accept interviews from newspapers or TV stations almost every day, and even participate in some popular variety shows on weekends.


    In addition to participating in the promotion, Ryan also took time to edit several versions of the promotional video, focusing on Arnold Schwarzenegger and Charlize Theron as the selling point of the film promotion.


    When Arnold Schwarzenegger was interviewed by the media, he was full of praise for the special effects and fighting scenes in the film. He said that this "Terminator 3" is far superior to the previous "Terminator 2", and will even change Hollywood action science fiction. The way the movie was shot.


    Arnold-Schwarzenegger''s influence is naturally unquestionable. Coupled with the fans accumulated in the first two "Terminator", many people are full of expectations for the release of "Terminator 3".


    With two "Terminator" hits, "Terminator 3" has already received the support of a large number of audiences before it was released.


    That''s why 20th Century Fox agreed to invest a whopping $130 million.


    Of course, five full years have passed since the release of the last "Terminator 2". For some new generation groups, the "Terminator" series of films is more or less unfamiliar.


    This depends on the way of publicity to let the new generation understand the brilliance of the "Terminator" series of films, as well as the upcoming "Terminator 3".


    For this reason, multiple TV stations in North America played the promotional trailer at the same time, and the short 30-second screen included multiple highlights.


    For example, Arnold - Schwarzenegger''s wild racing, Charlize - Theron''s bullet time and gun skills and so on.


    Although many shots just passed by in a flash, it still ignited the topic of "Terminator 3".


    In Orion Films, Ryan asked people to set up a new propaganda department, relying on the existing Internet website and a number of university forums in the United States, as a new propaganda model.


    "David, post more on the forum."


    Ryan said to David Bryant, the director of the Internet publicity department: "Don''t make the content too obvious. It should be told in the tone of ordinary audience netizens, not for people to see through at a glance. This is a publicity advertisement."


    David Kobe nodded. He was used to the boss''s sudden whims for a long time.


    Many people in the company even knew that the boss'' talent in publicity was hardly below the level of directing.


    "Register a few more accounts, use different identities to post, guide the topic a little bit, don''t worry." Ryan added.


    To put it bluntly, this network propaganda department is the predecessor of the network troll army in the previous life.


    In the United States in 1996, the Internet has quietly emerged.


    In March, Yahoo was successfully listed, with a closing price of US$33 on the first day and a market value of US$800 million. It created a miracle of wealth, completely ignited the topic of the Internet, and caused a surge in Internet users.


    Swift also manipulated funds to participate in this financial feast and made a fortune.


    However, the Yahoo stock belonging to Ryan did not choose to sell it immediately, but was prepared to hold it for a long time.


    Ryan is very clear that the wealth miracle created by Yahoo is only just beginning. In the previous life, the market value of Yahoo once exceeded US$125 billion, and the price per share hit a high of US$475.


    Based on the calculations of relevant organizations, Internet users in the United States have reached 10% of the total population. According to the total population of 263 million in the United States, there are at least 26.3 million Internet users.


    In fact, counting some illegal workers, overseas students, etc., there must be more than 26.3 million Internet users.


    In other words, the US Internet era has arrived.


    (I don��t know whether the data checked on Baidu is true or not.)


    "Hollywood''s Sexiest Female Stars Ranked..."


    There are posts with similar titles on almost every forum on the Internet. Among them, the Yahoo website is directly promoted to the top. The advertisement price is so cheap that Ryan can''t believe it.


    The content of the post is very simple. First, I listed several famous female stars in Hollywood, such as Julia-Roberts, Nicole-Kidman, Monica-Belucci, Michelle-Pfeiffer, etc. are among them.


    Then the topic changed, and Charlize Theron and "Terminator 3" were suddenly mentioned.


    "In "Terminator 3", which will be released in December, in addition to the well-known Arnold Schwarzenegger, I have to talk about Charlize Theron. Her bullet time and gun fighting scenes are definitely a visual feast. , Many people who have watched the promotional video say that Charlize Theron''s figure is simply perfect."


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    "It is said that Charlize Theron is not wearing anything under the tight leather jacket, and that every inch of her skin is covered with lubricating fluid..."


    Internet users in this period are obviously mainly male, and they can only use some special topics to attract people''s attention.


    Apparently, the topic of Charlize Theron''s figure, naked body, and lubricating fluid has been welcomed by the vast majority of Internet users, and people continue to join the discussion.


    Ryan did not blindly make people support Charlize-Theron, but made people choose to support other female stars in a targeted manner, and constantly refuted those who supported Charlize-Theron.


    Ever since, the first batch of professional gangsters appeared on the Internet. The female stars who obviously supported her were extremely poor in figure and character, and they continued to support them crazily, and even broke out with the crowd who supported Charlize-Theron. Internet scolding war.


    At this time, Ryan, who was the mastermind behind the scenes, was sitting in the office of Orion Films, brewing a large cup of wolfberry tea and taking a sip from time to time.


    He felt a little regretful. At this time, there were not too many rotten women on the Internet, otherwise Arnold Schwarzenegger''s figure could be used as another topic.


    He has a deep understanding that female netizens are far more crazy than male netizens.


    Twentieth Century Fox is also not idle, and keeps releasing promotional videos one after another.


    One of the hottest promotional videos is not Arnold Schwarzenegger, nor Charlize Theron and Gun Art, but Bullet Time.


    As if time stood still, easily dodging bullets that were approaching at high speed, it was like a dreamlike scene.


    Almost all the media unanimously praised that this is a revolutionary special effect, and at the same time crowned "Terminator 3" as the most anticipated film in the Christmas schedule.


    Many people watch the promotional video over and over again, just to be able to watch every detail of bullet time carefully.


    People living in the 20s of the 21st century cannot imagine how shocking the appearance of bullet time would be to the media and the public in the mid-1990s.


    The success of "The Matrix" in the previous life, the visual impact can be said to account for a large part of the factor, otherwise, the more and more complicated plots in the follow-up "The Matrix" series of films will make the audience turn away. step.


    Not to mention the audience, many actors themselves don''t know the plot in the film and what it is about.


    Twentieth Century Fox took the opportunity to invest more publicity resources, and the publicity budget as high as 40 million US dollarshas gradually exerted a huge effect.


    Several films that were originally released in early December have revised their release time, advancing the release time to around mid-November, and giving up the release in early December.


    As a result, an embarrassing situation was created. From mid-November to the end of November, a large number of commercial films appeared in the North American film market.


    There are Sony Pictures and Tom Cruise''s "Mr. Sweetheart", Disney''s "Ransom Storm", "101 Dalmatians", "Scream" jointly released by Dimension Pictures and Miramax Pictures, New Line Cinema''s "Angel Michael" and Paramount''s "First Strike in the Sky" and other films.


    On the contrary, the Christmas schedule has become extremely deserted, with only a few films such as Paramount''s "The Mentally Retarded and the Lost Men Playing in the United States" being released.


    Many media exclaimed, because Ryan Gosling''s new film was released, this will be the most deserted Christmas in North America, and those Hollywood film companies have rushed to release the film in November.


    In fact, this is not the case at all. Most of the films here are originally scheduled to be released in November, and only a few have temporarily revised their release time.

 Chapter 188： Rose

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    Under such circumstances, "Chain Saw 4" kicked off its release on October 25.


    Unlike the previous three "Saw" films, this one is co-published by 20th Century Fox and Orion Pictures.


    On the day of its release on the 25th, "Chain Saw 4" opened in North America with 2,850 screens, and earned $14.75 million at the box office on Friday.


    On the second day, it dropped by 26%, with a single-day box office of 11.02 million US dollars on Saturday, and another 35% drop on Sunday, with a single-day box office of 7.56 million US dollars.


    A total of 33.33 million U.S. dollars in box office was earned in the first three days of the weekend, which is not a perfect box office figure, and it is far inferior to the three-day box office of the first two "Chain Saw".


    However, the shooting cost of "Chain Saw 4" is slightly less than "Chain Saw 3", only 10 million US dollars.


    Ryan has watched "Saw 4" several times. Compared with the original version, the difference is not too bad. There is no special selling point, which can make people''s eyes shine, and there is also no poisonous point. It can only be said to be ordinary. Pass.


    It is reasonable to achieve a box office of 33.33 million U.S. dollars in the first three days of the weekend.


    As for the reputation of the media and professional film critics, it is no longer within his consideration.


    With the gradual rise of the Internet, the group of film critics is not far from being eliminated. Even some newspapers and magazines will face the impact of the Internet and even close their doors.


    It''s a pity that the film audience''s word-of-mouth is also not very good. Coupled with the large number of commercial blockbusters released in November this year, many theater companies believe that the final North American box office of "Chain Saw 4" will hardly exceed 70 million US dollars.


    However, the global box office prospects for "Chain Saw 4" are not bad, and it is expected to be between $130 million and $140 million.


    The film''s director, Gregory Hoblit, once again faced a major blow, at least according to the press.


    However, in the eyes of Orion Films and Twentieth Century Fox, although it is a bit of a pity, "Chain Saw 4" is not only a failure, but has already achieved commercial success.


    The shooting cost of the film was only US$10 million, but it earned US$33.33 million at the box office in the first three days of the weekend, which easily recovered the shooting cost and publicity expenses, and then it will generate a lot of profits.


    "Saw 4" has achieved commercial success, and it is expected to recover tens of millions of dollars in profits. The employees of Orion Films breathed a sigh of relief, and they have greater expectations for the upcoming "Terminator 3". confidence.


    "Really decide to temporarily freeze the "Chain Saw" series?" Jon Felthammer''s face showed a trace of solemnity.


    For Orion Films, the "Chain Saw" series of films is not just an ordinary series of films, but a guarantee of performance.


    Even though the box office of "Chain Saw 4" is slightly unsatisfactory and its reputation is poor, it has not failed in business.


    In the eyes of many film companies, instead of temporarily freezing the shooting of the entire series of films, they will continue to shoot.


    "Let''s suspend it for a few years."


    Ryan shook his head. For the time being, he does not plan to continue filming the "Saw" series. "When I have time, I will write a new horror film script and hand it over to Orion Films for approval."


    This time he is not planning to cooperate with 20th Century Fox, at least for North American distribution, it will be completely handed over to Orion Pictures, and overseas distribution can continue to cooperate with 20th Century Fox.


    Hearing Ryan''s words, Jon Fertimer felt relieved, and his face showed a gleam of joy. It is well known in Hollywood that Ryan''s ability in horror movies is definitely the top.


    Whether it is the four "Chain Saw" scripts or one "The Evil Spirit" script, all of them have achieved commercial success.


    "Twentieth Century Fox may have some opinions." Jon Felthammer expressed his concerns.


    Twentieth Century Fox will definitely have different opinions if it suddenly freezes the filming plan of the "Chain Saw" series.


    "After a while, I will explain it to 20th Century Fox myself." Ryan waved his hand, telling him not to worry.


    The reason why this decision was made was that the box office and word-of-mouth of "Chain Saw 4" were not ideal.


    There is another reason. Four films in the "Saw" series have been released in three consecutive years. Even if it is about the wonderful content, the audience will feel fatigued.


    What''s more, "Scream" jointly released by Dimension Films and Miramax Films will be released soon. In the future Halloween schedule, it is impossible for the "Chain Saw" series to dominate. New changes must be made. .


    Like a new horror movie.


    Seeing that the time was almost up, Ryan got up and left Orion Pictures.


    Back in Bel Air''s mansion, Ryan put some of the ingredients he bought into the refrigerator, turned around and walked to the second floor, went back to the room to find a bathrobe, went to the bathroom, opened the door and walked in.


    Although he has a servant, he still visits the shopping mall occasionally, which is a habit brought by his previous life. He even plans to wait until spring to plant some grapes and fruit trees outside.


    Walking into the bathroom, Ryan stretched out his hand to test the temperature of the water. The temperature was just right, with a layer of rose petals floating on it, so he took off his clothes, walked into the bathtub, lay down casually, and squinted his eyes for a while.


    This bathtub is polished from a single piece of stone, and the area is large enough for several people to use together.


    Of course, the price is also not cheap, the price is as high as 100,000 US dollars.


    Not long after, he was attracted by something not far away.


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    Not far from the bathtub, there is a small bamboo basket, in which there are a few changed bras, panties, stockings, pure black, with a circle of lace on the top of the bra, and a pair of black panties, The stockings are a pair of long black one-piece stockings.


    It should be Charlize Theron or Penelope Cruz, who dropped off last night.


    I guess I left in a hurry in the morning and forgot it in the bathroom.


    Even though Ryan had tasted the taste of the two of them a long time ago, when he saw the **** lingerie, pussy, and stockings in the bamboo basket, he still had a strange feeling, as if there was a kind of voyeuristic stimulation.


    Without hesitation, Ryan stretched out his hand and took the black hair. It was very soft, with a faint lingering warmth, exuding a pleasant perfume smell. It was not Penelope Cruz''s usual perfume, but Charlize Cyprus. The smell of perfume on Long''s body.


    Calanne, a French luxury perfume, sells for as much as $1,100 per ounce, and it looks like liquid gold in about 30 milliliters.


    Just when Ryan was sure who the owner of the black underwear in his hand was, there was a sudden knock on the door outside, "Did you see the underwear I just changed?"


    It sounds like Charlize Theron.


    Ryan blinked, looking at the black gun in his hand, feeling like being caught by someone peeping.


    "The door is not locked."


    The next moment, Ryan calmed down and said to the outside: "Honey, do you want to come in and have a drink together?"


    As soon as the words fell to the ground, Charlize Theron was wrapped in a towel, stretched out her hand and pushed open the bathroom door and walked in.


    When she saw Ryan holding a very familiar black pistol in his hand, she looked at herself with undisguised enthusiasm.


    Charlize-Theron was stunned for a moment, then looked at Ryan speechlessly, and said, "If you like it, I can give it to you."


    She has long been accustomed to Ryan''s slightly perverted behavior, and even played more perverted games together.


    Of course, for the two of them, these are just the adjustments in life, and both parties get a happy feeling.


    "A very special gift."


    Ryan took it under his nose, smelled it lightly, and it seemed to have a smell of roses, and then he blinked at Charlize Theron, "My dear, I prefer this black dress need you."


    "The bathtub is very big, it can accommodate one more person."


    The bathtub in this master bedroom is not only suitable for one more person, even if there are two people, it is very spacious, and there is a lot of water in the bathtub, and it is also very deep, so multiple people can bathe together.


    Charlize-Theron rolled her eyes But she didn''t refuse, walked to the edge of the bathtub, took off the towel on her body, and walked in.


    "I just washed it once." She said angrily.


    "Then wash it with me." Ryan put his arms around Charlize Theron''s smooth skin, and his attention began to shift downwards.


    Just when the two needed to omit 10,000 words, there was a sudden sound of high heels stepping on the floor outside the bathroom.


    Ryan stopped the movement of his hands, and asked Charlize Theron in his arms: "Is Penelope back?"


    There are only a few women who can wear high heels in and out of this mansion at will. Among them, Cindy Crawford is far away from the filming crew in New Zealand, while Helen and Sophia rarely come here, and Mia is the same.


    As for the maids, they don''t walk around in high heels.


    Only Penelope Cruz would come over at this time, and she stayed here last night, and the three of them played a lot of crazy tricks.

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    Under such circumstances, "Chain Saw 4" kicked off its release on October 25.


    Unlike the previous three "Saw" films, this one is co-published by 20th Century Fox and Orion Pictures.


    On the day of its release on the 25th, "Chain Saw 4" opened in North America with 2,850 screens, and earned $14.75 million at the box office on Friday.


    On the second day, it dropped by 26%, with a single-day box office of 11.02 million US dollars on Saturday, and another 35% drop on Sunday, with a single-day box office of 7.56 million US dollars.


    A total of 33.33 million U.S. dollars in box office was earned in the first three days of the weekend, which is not a perfect box office figure, and it is far inferior to the three-day box office of the first two "Chain Saw".


    However, the shooting cost of "Chain Saw 4" is slightly less than "Chain Saw 3", only 10 million US dollars.


    Ryan has watched "Saw 4" several times. Compared with the original version, the difference is not too bad. There is no special selling point, which can make people''s eyes shine, and there is also no poisonous point. It can only be said to be ordinary. Pass.


    It is reasonable to achieve a box office of 33.33 million U.S. dollars in the first three days of the weekend.


    As for the reputation of the media and professional film critics, it is no longer within his consideration.


    With the gradual rise of the Internet, the group of film critics is not far from being eliminated. Even some newspapers and magazines will face the impact of the Internet and even close their doors.


    It''s a pity that the film audience''s word-of-mouth is also not very good. Coupled with the large number of commercial blockbusters released in November this year, many theater companies believe that the final North American box office of "Chain Saw 4" will hardly exceed 70 million US dollars.


    However, the global box office prospects for "Chain Saw 4" are not bad, and it is expected to be between $130 million and $140 million.


    The film''s director, Gregory Hoblit, once again faced a major blow, at least according to the press.


    However, in the eyes of Orion Films and Twentieth Century Fox, although it is a bit of a pity, "Chain Saw 4" is not only a failure, but has already achieved commercial success.


    The shooting cost of the film was only US$10 million, but it earned US$33.33 million at the box office in the first three days of the weekend, which easily recovered the shooting cost and publicity expenses, and then it will generate a lot of profits.


    "Saw 4" has achieved commercial success, and it is expected to recover tens of millions of dollars in profits. The employees of Orion Films breathed a sigh of relief, and they have greater expectations for the upcoming "Terminator 3". confidence.


    "Really decide to temporarily freeze the "Chain Saw" series?" Jon Felthammer''s face showed a trace of solemnity.


    For Orion Films, the "Chain Saw" series of films is not just an ordinary series of films, but a guarantee of performance.


    Even though the box office of "Chain Saw 4" is slightly unsatisfactory and its reputation is poor, it has not failed in business.


    In the eyes of many film companies, instead of temporarily freezing the shooting of the entire series of films, they will continue to shoot.


    "Let''s suspend it for a few years."


    Ryan shook his head. For the time being, he does not plan to continue filming the "Saw" series. "When I have time, I will write a new horror film script and hand it over to Orion Films for approval."


    This time he is not planning to cooperate with 20th Century Fox, at least for North American distribution, it will be completely handed over to Orion Pictures, and overseas distribution can continue to cooperate with 20th Century Fox.


    Hearing Ryan''s words, Jon Fertimer felt relieved, and his face showed a gleam of joy. It is well known in Hollywood that Ryan''s ability in horror movies is definitely the top.


    Whether it is the four "Chain Saw" scripts or one "The Evil Spirit" script, all of them have achieved commercial success.


    "Twentieth Century Fox may have some opinions." Jon Felthammer expressed his concerns.


    Twentieth Century Fox will definitely have different opinions if it suddenly freezes the filming plan of the "Chain Saw" series.


    "After a while, I will explain it to 20th Century Fox myself." Ryan waved his hand, telling him not to worry.


    The reason why this decision was made was that the box office and word-of-mouth of "Chain Saw 4" were not ideal.


    There is another reason. Four films in the "Saw" series have been released in three consecutive years. Even if it is about the wonderful content, the audience will feel fatigued.


    What''s more, "Scream" jointly released by Dimension Films and Miramax Films will be released soon. In the future Halloween schedule, it is impossible for the "Chain Saw" series to dominate. New changes must be made. .


    Like a new horror movie.


    Seeing that the time was almost up, Ryan got up and left Orion Pictures.


    Back in Bel Air''s mansion, Ryan put some of the ingredients he bought into the refrigerator, turned around and walked to the second floor, went back to the room to find a bathrobe, went to the bathroom, opened the door and walked in.


    Although he has a servant, he still visits the shopping mall occasionally, which is a habit brought by his previous life. He even plans to wait until spring to plant some grapes and fruit trees outside.


    Walking into the bathroom, Ryan stretched out his hand to test the temperature of the water. The temperature was just right, with a layer of rose petals floating on it, so he took off his clothes, walked into the bathtub, lay down casually, and squinted his eyes for a while.


    This bathtub is polished from a single piece of stone, and the area is large enough for several people to use together.


    Of course, the price is also not cheap, the price is as high as 100,000 US dollars.


    Not long after, he was attracted by something not far away.


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    Not far from the bathtub, there is a bamboo basket that is not very big. Inside are a few changed bras, panties, stockings, pure black, with a circle of lace on the top of the bra, and a pair of black **** in the panties. The stockings are a pair of long black one-piece stockings.


    It should be Charlize Theron or Penelope Cruz, who dropped off last night.


    I guess I left in a hurry in the morning and forgot it in the bathroom.


    Even though Ryan had tasted the taste of the two of them a long time ago, when he saw the **** lingerie, pussy, and stockings in the bamboo basket, he still had a strange feeling, as if there was a kind of voyeuristic stimulation.


    Without hesitation, Ryan reached out and took the black hair. It was very soft, with a faint lingering warmth, exuding a nice perfume smell. It was not Penelope Cruz''s usual perfume, but Charlize Cyprus. The smell of perfume on Long''s body.


    Calanne, a French luxury perfume, sells for as much as $1,100 per ounce, and it looks like liquid gold in about 30 milliliters.


    Just when Ryan was sure who the owner of the black underwear in his hand was, there was a sudden knock on the door outside, "Did you see the underwear I just changed out of?"


    It sounds like Charlize Theron.


    Ryan blinked, looking at the black gun in his hand, feeling like being caught by someone peeping.


    "The door is not locked."


    The next moment, Ryan calmed down and said to the outside: "Honey, do you want to come in and have a drink together?"


    As soon as the words fell to the ground, Charlize Theron was wrapped in a towel, stretched out her hand and pushed open the bathroom door and walked in.


    When she saw Ryan holding a very familiar black pistol in his hand, she looked at herself with undisguised enthusiasm.


    Charlize-Theron was stunned for a moment, then looked at Ryan speechlessly, and said, "If you like it, I can give it to you."


    She has long been accustomed to Ryan''s slightly perverted behavior, and even played more perverted games together.


    Of course, for the two of them, these are just the adjustments in life, and both parties get a happy feeling.


    "A very special gift."


    Ryan took it under his nose, sniffed it lightly, and it seemed to have a smell of roses, and then he blinked at Charlize Theron, "My dear, I prefer this black dress." need you."


    "The bathtub is very big, it can accommodate one more person."


    The bathtub in this master bedroom is not only suitable for one more person, even if there are two people, it is very spacious, and there is a lot of water in the bathtub, and it is also very deep, so many people can take a bath together.


    Charlize-Theron rolled her eyes But she didn''t refuse, walked to the edge of the bathtub, took off the towel on her body, and walked in.


    "I just washed it once." She said angrily.


    "Then wash it with me." Ryan put his arms around Charlize Theron''s smooth skin, and his attention began to shift downwards.


    Just when the two needed to omit 10,000 words, there was a sudden sound of high heels stepping on the floor outside the bathroom.


    Ryan stopped the movement of his hands, and asked Charlize Theron in his arms: "Is Penelope back?"


    There are only a few women who can wear high heels in and out of this mansion at will. Among them, Cindy Crawford is far away from the filming crew in New Zealand, while Helen and Sophia rarely come here, and the same is true for Mia.


    As for the maids, they don''t walk around in high heels.


    Only Penelope Cruz would come over at this time, and she stayed here last night, and the three of them played a lot of crazy tricks.

 Chapter 189： unexpected visitor

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    The sound of high heels stepping on the floor was getting closer, and within a short while, they came outside the bathroom door.


    The next moment, the door of the bathroom was pushed open from the outside, "The service of United Airlines is simply terrible..."


    Almost instantly, Ryan and Charlize Theron in the bathtub could clearly see who was coming.


    The first thing I entered was a pair of black women''s high heels, at least three inches above, a pair of straight and plump calves, wrapped in a layer of silky black stockings, looking indescribably **** and charming.


    Further up, there is a brown lady''s professional suit short skirt, barely covering the knees, and a white shirt is worn on the upper body. The fabric is slightly transparent, and the black lace bra under the white shirt can be clearly seen.


    It was obvious that the visitor was a fashionable woman who was very good at dressing up, and her appearance was also very familiar to the two of them.


    "Hi, Cindy, long time no see." Ryan waved enthusiastically to Cindy Crawford who walked in.


    Cindy Crawford was taken aback by the scene in front of him, and his eyes fell on Ryan and Charlize Theron. After a quick glance, he immediately understood what was going on.


    "Can''t you change places?"


    "Or lock the bathroom door!"


    She naturally knew what the two were doing, "Or, this is more exciting!"


    "I thought you wouldn''t be back in a few days." Charlize Theron didn''t mean to dodge at all, and waved at her as well.


    The shooting speed of the crew of "The Sixth Sense" has not been very fast, and Knight-Shyamalan has very high requirements for each shot.


    According to Scarlett Johansson''s original words, Nate Shyamalan is simply the embodiment of the devil, and he should go to hell.


    Fortunately, with the filming of the crew, Scarlett Johansson gradually entered the role, and Knight Shyamalan was at least not so strict.


    If her acting skills hadn''t improved rapidly, she would have known what **** looked like beforehand.


    "My scenes were filmed the day before yesterday." Seeing the indifferent expressions of the two, Cindy Crawford was speechless for a while.


    Although she had also joined it, even voluntarily, she still felt a little weird.


    Ryan''s eyes kept falling on Cindy Crawford. With her delicate face, long wavy hair, handsome figure, slim figure, and jade-white skin, she seemed to faintly exude the beauty of a mature woman. Charm.


    It has more flavor than Charlize Theron in his arms.


    It''s not that Cindy Crawford is more beautiful than Charlize Theron, but she has a charm that belongs to mature women.


    This is the temperament precipitated by age and experience.


    "Okay, Cindy, do you need to come down together!" Ryan glanced at Charlize Theron in his arms, and then blinked at Cindy Crawford.


    For such an opportunity, he has always dreamed of it.


    Charlize Theron looked at Cindy Crawford defiantly, put a slender finger to her mouth, and licked it with her tongue, "I''ll let you beg me for mercy."


    "Charlie!" Cindy Crawford stared back fiercely, and then her eyes fell on her looming body under the rose petals, "Are you trying to provoke me?"


    "So what?" Charlize Theron didn''t flinch, but continued to look at Cindy Crawford with a smile on her face.


    Cindy Crawford didn''t speak at the moment, quickly kicked off her high heels, put on her clothes, and walked into the bathtub amidst Charlize Theron screaming.


    ...omitting a hundred thousand words...


    (The speed of the car was a little unstable in the middle of the night yesterday, which almost scared me to death. At the same time, I begged the starting point to subscribe again.)


    After more than an hour, the three of them got dressed and came to the restaurant to eat and replenish their energy casually.


    "How about New Zealand?"


    Ryan quickly wiped out a piece of grilled veal steak, looked sideways at Cindy Crawford and asked, "It is said that the scenery there is very charming."


    Although he has never been to New Zealand, he knew in his previous life that New Zealand is a very famous tourist country. Every year, tourists from all over the world come to New Zealand to taste local specialties and enjoy the natural scenery.


    Of course, the reason why New Zealand has become a world-famous tourist destination is the biggest contributor to the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy that he never forgets.


    From this we can see how successful the New Zealand government''s tax rebate policy for Hollywood film companies is.


    "The scenery is not bad, but the temperature is a little lower." Cindy-Crawford took a sip of milk and said.


    She is a little uncomfortable with New Zealand''s climate.


    In contrast, she prefers the climate of Los Angeles.


    "Actually, the temperature in New Zealand is not bad." Charlize Theron simply took a few mouthfuls of salad, then put down the tableware, picked up a glass of red wine, and slowly shook it.


    "If the crew were filming in Iceland or Greenland, that would be the worst case scenario."


    As a model, she has been to many places for shooting, including icy and snowy environments, such as Greenland.


    "You mean, under the ice and snow?" Cindy Crawford shivered subconsciously, as if recalling some unpleasant experience.


    "That would be murder," she said, shaking her head.


    She is also a model, and she is also one of the five most famous supermodels in the world. What she has experienced is far from comparable to that of Charlize Theron.


    The winter in some of these cold regions is very unforgettable for her.


    Think about it, in a world of ice and snow, the temperature is at least about minus 25 degrees, even if you wear warm clothes, you still feel very cold.


    However, the female model in cool clothes has to pose in various poses outdoors for shooting in such a temperature, and even has to smile.


    "Okay, two beautiful ladies, now that you are not models, Hollywood crews rarely go to cold places to shoot."


    Ryan interrupted the complaints of the two, and said: "Tomorrow we can go out together to enjoy the sunny beach from Los Angeles, and completely forget the painful memories of the past."


    "By the way, Cindy, if you don''t have anything to do on Friday, you can come to the trial meeting of "Terminator 3" together."


    "Terminator 3"!


    There was interest in Cindy Crawford''s eyes, "For the time being, I''ll stay in Los Angeles."


    "It seems that the release time of "Terminator 3" is less than half a month away."


    Ryan felt that he had eaten enough, put down the tableware in his hand, picked up a napkin and wiped the corners of his mouth, and said: "The release time has been set, the premiere will be held on December 10, and the official release will be on the 11th."


    Many Hollywood crews will choose to hold the premiere one day in advance. Through the midnight show on Thursday night, they can predict the box office trend of the film, so as to formulate the next publicity plan.


    There are also preview sessions. Before each commercial film is released, there will always be many preview sessions. In addition to inviting film critics and theater company representatives, some audiences will also be invited.


    On the one hand, the professional reputation and audience reputation of the film can be obtained in advance, and on the other hand, it can create momentum for the film''s release.


    To put it bluntly, it is to use the professional word-of-mouth and audience word-of-mouth obtained from the trial to conduct commercial hype.


    Generally speaking, film companies rarely falsify their word-of-mouth reviews, and at most exaggerate slightly.


    At the same time, if the data obtained by professional word-of-mouth and audience word-of-mouth are too poor, the film company can edit and edit again based on the obtained data.


    Unless it is a bad movie, most other movies can save the box office through secondary editing.


    Of course, word-of-mouth doesn''t explain everything, there are movies with poor reputation but big box office hits, even in previous lives.


    For example, the "Transformers" series of films, each of which was released had a terrible reputation, and was complained by countless viewers.


    However, the box office of every "Transformers" movie is almost all sold out, and it has achieved commercial success.


    On the contrary, the film''s reputation exploded, and the box office results after its release made the film company vomit blood. There are also many films like this in Hollywood.


    It��s not that these movies are of poor quality, but that some movies are not suitable for watching in a cinema with a group of people, but are suitable for a person to savor slowly at home alone.


    There is also the release time, which is also critical.


    Before the 9/11 incident, the box office of several superhero films released by Warner Bros. was worse than one, and the superhero characters under Marvel Comics were even less popular.


    However, after the September 11th incident, the inability of the US government to deal with terrorist attacks cast a shadow over the entire society.


    At this time, "Spider-Man" was born like a ray of sunshine. The plots of coming forward, being brave, and saving the world shown in the film just catered to the psychology of the audience in the North American market at that time, which made the film a big box office hit.


    It wasn''t until this time that Hollywood film companies suddenly realized that what the current North American market needs is a ray of sunshine, not a film full of dark and sad emotions.


    It can be said that the 911 incident in the previous life changed the wind direction of the North American film market, causing many films that should have been sold well to eventually vomit blood.


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 Chapter 190： different style

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    There were a lot of people who came to the test-watching session. In addition to the media, film critics, and representatives of theater companies that had become friends with 20th Century Fox, there were no less than thirty or forty audience members.


    The age of some of the audience is very young, and they seem to be college students.


    "Wow, a lot of great people are here."


    Jenny poked her head cautiously, looked around, suddenly pointed not far ahead, and said excitedly: "Mia, come and take a look, it''s Arnold-Schwarzenegger!"


    "And the person in front should be Tom Rothman, CEO of Twentieth Century Fox."


    She kept pointing at one person and seemed to know Hollywood well.


    "Okay, Jenny, be polite."


    Mia Gosling hurriedly stopped her friend from continuing, and she even had a sudden urge to regret it.


    She shouldn''t have brought Jenny with her.


    Jenny glanced at her mouth, looked away with some reluctance, turned to a very beautiful little girl, and said, "Annie, it seems that someone came here by racing all the way just now."


    Anne-Hathaway wisely chose to pretend to be stupid, similar to the matter in front of her, she has encountered it countless times during this period of time, the best choice is to pretend that she doesn''t know anything, and don''t get involved, otherwise she will You will definitely regret it.


    "Jenny!"


    Mia Gosling gritted her teeth and threatened in a low voice: "If you still want to attend the film premiere, you''d better be quiet. I don''t want to cause trouble for Ryan."


    Hearing a few words from the film premiere, Jenny suddenly became quiet like a lady.


    However, before Mia-Gosling breathed a sigh of relief, Jenny said, "I remember it''s the guest seat."


    Mia-Gosling rolled her eyes and ignored her.


    If it wasn''t for the wrong occasion, she would have to give Jenny a good look no matter what she said.


    Outside the cinema, Ryan and his party walked into the cinema.


    "Hi Ryan."


    "Don''t introduce me!"


    Arnold Schwarzenegger came over to say hello, and when his eyes fell on Cindy Crawford''s face, he couldn''t help showing a strange look, and said secretly.


    "Cindy Crawford!"


    "One of the five most popular supermodels in the world."


    In the face of one of the most popular supermodels in the United States, Arnold Schwarzenegger can easily recognize her identity.


    "Cindy, one of the leading actors of "The Sixth Sense" and also my friend." Ryan shrugged his shoulders and said: "Arnold, the most famous action superstar in the world, the leading actor of "Terminator 3"."


    "Hi Mr. Arnold, very nice to meet you." Cindy Crawford shook hands with Arnold Schwarzenegger politely. After she said goodbye, she turned to Charlize Theron and Penny. Lope-Cruz walks.


    "Ryan."


    Arnold Schwarzenegger looked at Cindy Crawford''s back and said with a hint of envy, "You are such an enviable guy."


    When he said envy, he didn''t just refer to the female stars and models, but also other aspects.


    "Chain Saw 4" has been released for five weeks, and the single-day box office has dropped to a very low figure.


    But it is undeniable that the film has achieved commercial success, with a total box office of more than 62 million U.S. dollars, and it is expected that the final North American box office should exceed 70 million U.S. dollars.


    The overseas box office revenue also exceeded 60 million U.S. dollars, which means that the global box office of the film has reached 120 million U.S. dollars.


    Some overseas countries have just released it, and it is expected to increase the box office a lot.


    For a horror film that cost only $10 million, it''s been a success, and a very successful one at that.


    Sofia Coppola came over and said speechlessly, "One day, someone will fall on a woman."


    Arnold-Schwarzenegger looked at Ryan and laughed.


    However, he didn''t care about Sophia''s words. Things like this are very common in Hollywood.


    Ryan also didn''t care, "This is just a legitimate transaction, and both parties got what they wanted."


    Sofia Coppola''s face visibly twitched, and then he asked thoughtfully: "Be honest, how many women have you kept up with at the same time, the so-called legitimate transactions in your mouth?


    Arnold Schwarzenegger also looked at him curiously after listening.


    Ryan was speechless, he didn''t intend to answer this question.


    "You can try to date a first-line actress for a while."


    Tom Rothman walked over with a smile, "Do you need me to introduce someone to you!"


    "Compared with dating a first-line actress, I prefer to promote them to the position of a first-line actress." Ryan greeted Tom Rothman and said, "It''s more fulfilling."


    Ryan''s words made Tom Rothman obviously stunned for a moment, and then sighed: "Ryan, I have to say that you are very ideal."


    Compared with finding a first-line actress to date, it is obviously more difficult and more fulfilling to promote them as a first-line actress.


    Speaking of this, Tom Rothman raised his hand and patted Ryan on the shoulder, and said in a deep tone: "I hope you can create a record, which belongs to the record of Hollywood''s first-line actress."


    The conversation between the two left Sofia Coppola speechless. One was the CEO of 20th Century Fox and the other was the president of Orion Pictures. Instead of talking about film promotion, they talked about Hollywood female stars.


    Men, as expected, think about animals from the lower body.


    Ha ha.


    Several people talked briefly for a while, and felt that it was almost time, so they sat down.


    Not long after, the lights in the theater went out, the big screen lit up, and the movie screening officially started.


    All of a sudden, the people in the movie hall held their breaths, and their eyes fell on the screen, showing a look of anticipation.


    As the familiar voice sounded, "The future has not yet happened, and fate must be created by oneself."


    The next moment, over the pitch-black city, there was a deafening explosion, and a huge mushroom cloud rose into the sky.


    The film is different from the original version from the beginning. The explosion scene is not an ordinary nuclear weapon, but a reference to the hydrogen bomb explosion image released by the former Soviet Union.


    So it is more powerful and the picture is more real.


    After the film was finished, the screen changed. On the road at night, a motorcycle was driving very fast. At the same time, the introduction sound sounded, and it was chased and killed by a robot from the future...


    At first glance, it doesn''t look like a sci-fi movie, far from the impact of "Independence Day".


    But this is necessary, so that the younger generation who have not watched the first two "Terminator" can understand the whole story of the film.


    The appearance of the next spaceship and countless robots made people''s eyes shine.


    Compared with the original version, the picture is clearer, and the shapes of spaceships and robots give people a very sci-fi look.


    For the picture in front of him, Ryan had a group of technicians from Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic, as well as professional artists, modify more than ten versions, and finally the picture in front of him came into being.


    The moment he saw this, Roger-Albert couldn''t help but let out a sigh. He seemed to have seen this shooting style in "Independence Day".


    Breaking away from the robot shapes in the last two "Terminator", creating a shape with sci-fi color and visual impact.


    "It seems that Ryan Gosling has his own shooting ideas, not blindly shooting according to Cameron''s style." Roger Albert nodded.


    For the next plot, he suddenly had a glimmer of interest.


    If Ryan had to answer which movie the style of "Terminator 3" is more like, he can only say that "Terminator 3" is closer to "The Matrix" than the style of the first two "Terminator". 1" screen.


    In the following plot, when the villain female robot played by Charlize Theron appears on the stage, there is no revealing scene. This is an action science fiction film, not an ethical film.


    However, Charlize Theron''s appearance surprised everyone on the field.


    Different from the original style, Charlize Theron in a tight leather jacket is like a combination of the heroine in "The Matrix 1" and Scarlett Johansson, the black widow, giving people a three-dimensional effect.


    At the same time, Charlize-Theron''s figure curve is fully set off.


    "Wow Cindy Crawford looked at the image of Charlize Theron on the screen and couldn''t help admiring, "Charlie, you are so charming, you will definitely make all Hollywood actresses Envious. "


    Charlize-Theron didn''t seem to hear it, and stared blankly at the screen. Is this the final effect of the shooting?


    Speaking of which, it was the first time for her to see herself so stunning on the big screen.


    Moritz Berman sat in the middle of the theater with Tom Rothman, looked at Charlize Theron on the screen, and let out a sigh of admiration.


    "This effect is simply unexpected."


    Tom Rothman was much calmer, "This is Ryan Gosling, a guy full of ambition and ideas."


    He''s used to the constant surprises that Ryan Gosling brings.


    In other words, this is what 20th Century Fox and Tom Rothman are familiar with, that Ryan Gosling, who can continue to surprise people.


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 Chapter 191： classic movie

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    On the screen, the fighting scene between Charlize Theron and Arnold Schwarzenegger burst out with the sound of roaring guns, and powerful bullets fell on Charlize Theron like liquid mercury. The metal surged, and the wound quickly healed.


    The next moment, the appearance of bullet time and firearms technique, with cross-age special effects, made everyone hold their breath, and some media reporters went crazy with excitement.


    "Unexpectedly, the bullet time special effects in the promotional trailer are even more shocking than expected."


    A reporter from the New York Daily couldn''t help sighing, "The special effects that crossed the era, the unprecedented fighting mode, and the novel character modeling all appeared in one film."


    "I can''t imagine how successful "Terminator 3" will be once it is released!"


    Business success can often represent everything.


    However, Roger-Ebert pays more attention to the innovation in the film, and everything looks completely different from the current Hollywood action science fiction films.


    "If Cameron created "Terminator" and Arnold Schwarzenegger gave life to the film, then Ryan Gosling gave "Terminator" a new soul, which is enough to change Hollywood action science fiction film shooting. The soul of the way." Roger-Ebert''s unabashed praise.


    What he appreciates is not the content of the film, nor the shooting level of Ryan Gosling, nor the artistry and commercial value, but the innovative spirit contained in the film.


    "For Hollywood, an innovative director is an asset in itself."


    "This is another great work after Steven Spielberg''s Jurassic Park."


    Roger Albert looked at "Terminator 3" on the screen and suddenly remembered "Jurassic Park".


    The reason why Hollywood has become a sacred place in the minds of film practitioners all over the world is that apart from having the North American box office market, those films that are brave to innovate are the foundation of Hollywood''s prosperity.


    It is precisely because of the birth of unbelievable films that Hollywood can capture the film markets of one country after another.


    It is undeniable that "Terminator 3" on the screen has clearly achieved this.


    As a reporter, Frank Shayk was somewhat surprised. It was not easy for Roger Albert to praise a commercial popcorn movie.


    For example, when George Lucas and "Star Wars" were ridiculed by Roger Albert, he thought that George Lucas was wasting time and money, taking hundreds of millions of dollars to shoot a film that would inevitably fail of videos.


    It can be seen that Roger Ebert rarely admires a commercial popcorn movie.


    However, Frank Shayk has to admit that this "Terminator 3" does give people an unprecedented impact, just like when he saw "Jurassic Park" for the first time.


    Of course, there is no perfect movie in the world, and "Terminator 3" also has some shortcomings. The plot of the movie is a little simple.


    But for a commercial popcorn movie, this flaw is hardly a flaw at all.


    There are many people with similar ideas, not only Roger-Albert and Frank Shayk, but also the main creators of the crew, such as Arnold-Schwarzenegger, Edward Norton, Penelope-Cruz, etc. Looking at the screen, a look of shock appeared on his face.


    They also did not expect that the visual impact of "Terminator 3" would be so strong.


    Almost from the beginning of the title, shocking scenes appeared one after another.


    Until the end of the screening on the screen, the audience in the theater did not recover.


    After a while, someone took the lead in applauding, and the atmosphere was very enthusiastic.


    Especially the thirty or forty audience members sitting on one side of the theater stood up and applauded frantically.


    "Mia."


    While applauding, Jenny whispered to Mia Gosling beside her, "Your brother has made another great classic film."


    "This time, he will definitely surprise everyone."


    "That goes without saying." Mia Gosling showed a proud look.


    As the screening of the film ended, many people came to congratulate Ryan and other crew members, praising them for making a classic film.


    At the same time, the surveyors of 20th Century Fox began to conduct a survey of every audience in the theater.


    In addition, media reporters, film critics, theater company representatives, etc. in the theater, as well as 20th Century Fox staff, will also come forward immediately and send a questionnaire.


    The former is audience word-of-mouth, while the latter is professional word-of-mouth and the attitude of theater companies.


    At the end of the screening, Ryan and other crew members and the senior management from 20th Century Fox did not leave directly, but went to the nearby lounge to wait for the results of the questionnaire.


    However, Tom Rothman had already bid farewell and left.


    For him, there is no need to read any more questionnaires.


    Based on his experience, seeing such shocking visual effects, he can already judge that "Terminator 3" will be a successful commercial film.


    Of course, there is another reason. Tom Rothman really doesn''t want to see James Cameron. Faced with the constant pursuit of the film''s investment budget, he can''t wait to swallow James Cameron alive.


    The investment cost of "Titanic" has been added to an astronomical figure, even far exceeding the $130 million of "Terminator 3".


    Seeing that it would soon reach about 200 million US dollars, plus at least tens of millions of US dollars in publicity expenses, the final figure almost didn''t scare the top executives of 20th Century Fox to death.


    Counting these funds together, it is enough to shoot two "Terminator 3" or three "Independence Day".


    Even with Paramount''s share of the investment, Tom Rothman sensed that 20th Century Fox was about to face a financial crunch.


    If no director dared to take over the project, he would have replaced James Cameron without hesitation.


    It''s a pity that in the face of an ever-increasing investment budget, any director in Hollywood dare not take over easily, and even dare not say that the investment cost of the film can be recovered.


    So in the face of the arrival of James Cameron, including Tom Rothman, all the top executives of 20th Century Fox looked very unhappy. They wished to stay away from him. They didn''t want to hear Cameron''s additional Investment news.


    "Ryan, look at the whole of Hollywood."


    James Cameron didn''t care about the unkind eyes of the other 20th Century Fox executives in the lounge, and sat next to Ryan, "Few directors would dare to shoot like this, completely subverting the concept of the first two films." style."


    James Cameron said in a joking tone: "Unless you agree to continue directing the next "Terminator" series of films, UU Reading , otherwise the executives of 20th Century Fox will definitely have a headache about the director of the film. .��


    He seemed a little gloating.


    With the distinctive style shown in "Terminator 3", it is difficult to have another director who can achieve the same effect in a short period of time.


    "That''s something for 20th Century Fox to think about, not me."


    Ryan secretly glanced at the senior executives of 20th Century Fox sitting on the other side, "Besides, I didn''t intend to continue directing the next "Terminator" series."


    Instead of taking the risk of continuing to shoot the next "Terminator" series of films, it is better to write a new script, and the risk can be lower.


    "A wise decision." James Cameron smiled slightly, some things need not be said too straightforwardly. .


    Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the "Terminator" series has reached a stalemate. The main content and plot have been completely fixed since the second part, and it is difficult to make any changes.


    Unless you change the protagonist of the story and choose a new main plot line.


    However, the image of Arnold Schwarzenegger has been deeply imprinted in the minds of the audience and the media, and the risk of changing the protagonist of the story is too great.


    "I just like to try something new." Ryan shrugged without much explanation.


    In the previous life, "Terminator 4" was released and became the only film in the "Terminator" series that did not win the box office champion in the first weekend, and the North American box office was only 125 million US dollars, and the global box office was 371 million US dollars.


    At first glance, the film did well at the global box office.


    However, the shooting cost of "Terminator 4" is too high, as high as 200 million U.S. dollars. This still does not include the cost of global publicity, so it is impossible to recover the cost through the box office.

 Chapter 192： word of mouth and screen

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    While the two were talking, Colette Singer, director of 20th Century Fox''s distribution department, hurried in, holding a document bag in his hand.


    "The survey data just calculated."


    Colette-Singer paused, and continued: "The invited film critics agreed that the visual effects of "Terminator 3" are very exciting."


    "In the next few days, they will discuss the innovations in the film on the newspaper column."


    Critics!


    Ryan interrupted him, saying, "Don''t worry about the critics."


    Twentieth Century Fox and Orion Films have already carried out public relations with some well-known film critics, so there is no need to worry about the word-of-mouth of film critics.


    "Well, the critics really don''t have to worry."


    Colette-Singer shrugged, and said again: "The twenty-five reporters who were invited also agreed that "Terminator 3" is a classic film, completely comparable to "Jurassic Park". "


    Hearing this, Ryan nodded. Compared with the word-of-mouth of film critics, the word-of-mouth of media reporters is much more real, and at most there is some flattery.


    Of course, as for how it is written in the newspaper, that is another matter.


    "Where are the audience reputation and theater company representatives?" Moritz-Berman asked the most critical thing.


    Regardless of whether it is a film critic or a media reporter, in the face of "Terminator 3"''s publicity budget of up to 40 million US dollars, they can completely manipulate public opinion at will.


    Therefore, the audience''s word-of-mouth and the reaction of the theater company representatives are what everyone cares most about.


    "A total of thirty-five viewers participated in the trial, including twenty-five male audiences and ten female audiences. Twenty-three of the former gave an a+ evaluation, two gave an a- evaluation, and nine of the latter gave For evaluations above a, only one person gave a + evaluation."


    Colette-Singer took a deep breath, "According to the audience''s age group, "Terminator 3" is the most popular among young audiences, and it is only the 30- to 40-year-old group."


    Obviously, the current young people like "Terminator 3" very much.


    As for the audience in their thirties to forties, they are fans accumulated from the first two "Terminator" series films.


    "Next, Twentieth Century Fox and Orion Pictures need to increase their promotional efforts among young people."


    Ryan was not surprised by this at all.


    Young people are more receptive and prefer to pursue some visual effects.


    These "Terminator 3" can be satisfied.


    "What about theaters?"


    Ryan thought for a moment and asked, "Does the theater company agree to increase the scale of screenings?"


    20th Century Fox, Orion Films and a number of cinema companies initially set a screening scale of about 3,425 screens, which is quite a lot.


    It''s just that Ryan is not satisfied with the scale of the release.


    "Representatives of a group of theater companies said that the scale of screenings can be appropriately increased." Colette-Singer had already prepared to say.


    "I hope it can increase to more than 4,500 screens." Ryan said a very astonishing figure.


    The more screens are screened and the higher the screening rate, the higher the box office of the film will be.


    "4500 screens!"


    Colette-Singer showed a bit of embarrassment on his face, and said: "It is difficult to start drawing with more than 4,500 screens on the first day of release, and it is expected to increase to about 4,000 screens at most."


    "However, Emperor Entertainment and several other large theater companies stated that as long as the box office of "Terminator 3" on the first day meets expectations, the scale of film releases can be increased again on the rest day."


    On the first day of "Independence Day", only 2,426 movie theaters opened. On the second day, a group of theater companies increased to 2,882 movie theaters, and then even increased to 2,977 movie theaters.


    It is nothing more than the box office hit of "Independence Day", and a group of theater companies saw a profit.


    Only then did the screening scale increase one after another.


    "It is very in line with the practice of a group of theater companies."


    "I believe that the first-day box office of "Terminator 3" will definitely exceed the expectations of the theater company." Ryan was somewhat helpless.


    This is the case with North American theater companies. Once a film is a hit at the box office on the first day, the theater company will take the initiative to increase the number of screens and the filming rate without the need for urging by the film company or distribution company.


    On the contrary, once the box office of the film is not satisfactory on the first day, the theater company will 100% reduce the number of screens and the rate of film scheduling on the second day.


    With the end of the preview screening, the staff of 20th Century Fox and Orion Films, instead of relaxing, became even busier.


    First, I negotiated with a group of theater companies to increase the scale of the screening, and finally increased it to 3,850 screens, which is still a short distance from the number of 4,500 screens.


    Next, whether we can continue to increase the number of screens and the filming rate will depend on the film''s first-day box office data and audience reputation.


    Although it is not as good as "Black Super SWAT 2" in the previous life in 2002, it was screened on more than 6,000 screens in 3,560 movie theaters across the United States.


    But in the current period of time, it is already considered a super-large-scale release, and 20th Century Fox and Orion Pictures are still negotiating with a number of theater companies, and it is expected to increase the number of screens on the day of the release.


    At the same time, the large-scale publicity did not stop. Twentieth Century Fox, Orion Pictures and a group of North American media reached a publicity agreement to continuously hype about Arnold-Schwarzenegger, Charlize-Theron and bullet time, firearms and other topics.


    On the Internet, Ryan once again increased the scale of publicity, created topics related to the film on various forums, and exposed some insider tidbits during the filming period to gain the attention of netizens.


    "Gregory Hobright, I would like to ask you to meet this afternoon."


    Back in Orion Films, Sofia Coppola held a piece of relevant data about "Saw 4", "He should have come to inquire about the rumors about temporarily freezing the filming plan of the "Saw" series."


    Although Orion Pictures has not officially notified 20th Century Fox of its intention to temporarily freeze the filming plan of the "Chain Saw" series of films.


    However, some rumors spread more or less.


    "Reject it, I don''t have time for now."


    Ryan hesitated for a moment, and continued: "Just say that I don''t have time to discuss the filming plan of the "Chain Saw" series of films right now, and let him come back after a while."


    Even if Gregory Hoblit came here in person, nothing would change. He has already made up his mind to temporarily freeze the filming plan of the "Saw" series, and will not restart "Saw" for at least two to three years. "Shooting of the film series.


    "By the way, isn''t he cooperating with Paramount to prepare for the filming of "Level One Fear", why did he suddenly have time to pay attention to this!" He asked curiously.


    "Primary Fear" is not an original screenplay, but an adaptation of the novel "rimalfear" written by William Deere.


    Paramount gave a shooting budget of 30 million US dollars for this, which is already a very high investment for a horror film, even a sky-high price.


    "Some high-level executives at Paramount, although somewhat skeptical of Gregory-Hobright''s directing level, with the commercial success of "Chain Saw 4" and the popularity of the novel itself, they still give With a shooting budget of US$30 million, it is estimated that he does not want Orion Pictures to officially announce the freeze of the filming of the "Saw" series at this time, which will affect his cooperation with Paramount. �� said Sofia Coppola.


    "A $30 million investment, and it''s a horror movie." Ryan shook his head.


    For a horror film, $30 million is too much, too much.


    Generally speaking, horror films are synonymous with low cost. Let alone an investment of tens of millions of dollars, even an investment of 10 million dollars is a very high figure for a horror film.


    The investment in several "Chain Saw" series films, the most one is only 15 million US dollars.


    "Perhaps Paramount has other plans. After all, the novel itself is very well-known and has a group of loyal fans." Sofia Coppola thought for a while and said.


    "A loyal fan?" Ryan smiled, "Sometimes, a loyal fan of an adaptation is like a double-edged sword."


    Hearing the words "double-edged sword", Sophia Coppola nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with Ryan''s words very much.


    "Okay, let''s not talk about this." Ryan shook his head and talked about the business.


    "I''ll let David contact the person in charge of Yahoo in a while to formulate a new publicity plan, and don''t rely on 20th Century Fox for everything."


    For a period of time, Orion Films has almost always assisted 20th Century Fox in the promotion and release of films.


    Of course, there is no way to do this. Compared with 20th Century Fox''s experience and channels in publicity and distribution, Orion Pictures is just a toddler.


    Then we can only invest more in the Internet and future emerging media.

 Chapter 193： artist

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    Hollywood crews are good at destruction, and many famous buildings in North America have not escaped the fate of destruction.


    For example, in the "Independence Day" released in the summer file, Manhattan was turned into ruins, and the nuclear bomb explosion at the beginning of the "Terminator 3" film even destroyed the entire human society.


    Now Manhattan is about to be doomed once again.


    It''s just that this time it''s not an alien spacecraft, nor is it a nuclear bomb launched by humans, but a huge monster from Japan.


    Amy Pascal, president of Sony Pictures, looked at the filming crew in the distance, her brows were tightly frowned, and her face seemed a little unsightly.


    "Spent $130 million to shoot a monster movie from Japan?"


    "I really don''t know what the board of directors think!"


    There was a hint of sarcasm in her tone, "This is America, not Tokyo, Japan. The so-called Godzilla they talk about is not attractive at all."


    "The only right decision these people made was to spend huge sums of money to invite Roland Emmerich to direct this film, otherwise this project will bring unimaginable disaster to Sony Pictures."


    Amy Pascal is a rare female executive in Hollywood and once served as the vice president of the production department of Twentieth Century Fox.


    She then joined Columbia Pictures as president of production until she left in 1994.


    This year, she returned to Columbia Pictures, which is Sony Pictures, as the president.


    Hearing Amy Pascal''s complaints, Michael Ovitz smiled and said: "Roland Emmerich is good at destroying everything, and he directed this film, at least half of the success."


    "Of course, the premise is that Roland Emmerich can control the crew and shoot according to his style, not according to the board''s wishes."


    Michael Ovitz, who was kicked out of Disney, founded an artist management company in just a few months, and returned to the familiar brokerage business again, with great momentum.


    "Actually, I hoped to invite Ryan Gosling to direct the film."


    Michael Ovitz showed a pity look, "Unfortunately, Ryan Gosling directly refused, and he has no schedule right now."


    It is undeniable that Roland Emmerich is definitely the top director in Hollywood, and he is good at shooting various large-scale scenes. With the box office performance of "Independence Day", it is obviously the best choice to direct "Godzilla".


    However, Ryan Gosling is a guy who can perform miracles and can often shoot unexpected results.


    On this point, many executives of Sony Pictures agree that Ryan Gosling is the first choice to direct "Godzilla", and the salary is much cheaper than Roland Emmerich.


    "Forget it, don''t talk about this."


    Amy Pascal shook her head, and said, "I can hand over the crew to Roland Emmerich. As for the board of directors, I will tell them personally."


    "Tell Roland Emmerich that I will try to increase the pre-release promotional budget for future films, at least not less than $40 million."


    The overwhelming publicity scale of "Terminator 3" has caused many films that were originally planned to be released in early December to change their schedules.


    It is enough to explain one thing, as long as the publicity budget is large enough, many things can be changed.


    "A very good news." Michael Ovitz showed a smile, "I believe Roland will be very happy to hear it."


    Whether the "Godzilla" project can be successful is related to whether the artist management company can make a name for itself and let everyone in Hollywood know that Michael Ovitz is back.


    So for the "Godzilla" project, Michael Ovitz is particularly concerned.


    Amy-Pascal smiled, increasing the promotional budget of the film was not a whim, but a decision that had been made long ago.


    To put it bluntly, the promotional expenses of "Terminator 3" as high as 40 million U.S. dollars have given many Hollywood film companies an impulse to increase the proportion of publicity budgets.


    Generally speaking, the promotional budget of Hollywood movies has a relatively fixed ratio, rarely like "Terminator 3", the promotional budget reaches one-third of the film investment, and this is only the promotional budget of North America. .


    But the $40 million publicity fee has indeed achieved very impressive results.


    Of course, Liezi like "The Blair Witch" is an exception, and the publicity cost exceeds the investment cost, which is only a very small number.


    If it is said that December has not yet come, it belongs to "Terminator 3", 20th Century Fox, and Orion Pictures.


    Then the November schedule belongs to Disney.


    "Ransom Storm" was released on November 8, with a box office of US$34.21 million in the first three days of the weekend, with an average box office of more than US$10,000 per game.


    "101 Dalmatians" was released on November 27, and it earned $33.5 million in box office during the four days of Thanksgiving.


    Disney''s two consecutive films sold well in November, and the most affected one was "Honey", which was a collaboration between Sony Pictures and Tom Cruise.


    On November 22, "Mr. Sweetheart" was released. In the three days of the first weekend, it only earned 14.05 million US dollars at the box office, which was a little less than the 17.08 million US dollars in the previous life.


    The only good news is that "Mr. Sweetheart" has a good professional reputation. If nothing else, it can be nominated for multiple Oscars.


    In addition to Disney, Dimension Films and Miramax Films are also winners. "Scream" released on Thanksgiving Day, although it was released for four days in the first weekend, only earned 7.56 million US dollars.


    But the film cost only $15 million, and anyone in Hollywood knew it would be a success.


    Even, what everyone didn''t expect was how brilliant the final results of this film would be, and it even became a series of films no less than "Chain Saw".


    "You want to sell your property in New York?"


    Afternoon tea with a sea view in the Bel Air mansion, Ryan picked up the freshly brewed black coffee and took a sip. The bitter taste made him frown.


    "Recently, the rising momentum of technology stocks in the stock market is very good. Many people are investing in the stock market, and I am no exception."


    Cindy Crawford leaned on the rocking chair, looked at the boundless sea in the distance, and said: "Anyway, I seldom go back to New York to live, so I might as well sell the property and invest the money in the stock market, at least I can save money every year." A property tax."


    The United States has to pay a considerable amount of property taxes every year, even for Cindy Crawford, it is not a small amount.


    "Now is indeed a good time to invest in technology stocks, such as Yahoo''s prospects are very good." Ryan nodded in agreement.


    Before the Internet bubble came, investing money in technology stocks was the best investment choice at the moment, and the income was even higher than investing in movies.


    He also gave Swift a large amount of money to invest in the stock market, among which Yahoo stock is one of the key investment targets. Swift buys a large amount of Yahoo stock every day.


    Of course, the premise is that you must grasp the time to leave the market, otherwise once the Internet bubble comes, the funds invested in the stock market are likely to become a pile of waste paper.


    Fortunately, it is only 1996, and there is still a long time before the Internet bubble bursts.


    Although he can''t remember the exact date, he can be sure that it didn''t happen before 2000 As long as he gets out before 2000, he can avoid the Internet bubble and wait for the right time to enter again. Market bargain hunting.


    Cindy Crawford suddenly mentioned something, "Have you ever heard of the charm of Chanel!"


    "This year Chanel''s latest perfume, it is said that Chanel wants to find a suitable spokesperson."


    Chanel glamour!


    Ryan is not very familiar with this perfume brand, but he is very familiar with Chanel No. 5 perfume.


    "You want to get this endorsement?" he asked, looking at Cindy Crawford.


    There was a bitter smile on Cindy Crawford''s exquisite face, "Chanel never lacks candidates for spokespersons, let alone choose a spokesperson whose career is in decline."


    "Charlie can try to win this opportunity."


    "As long as "Terminator 3" sells well at the box office, with Charlie''s charm in the film, there is every hope of impressing the top executives of Chanel."


    Five years ago, no, not even three years ago, she wouldn''t have broken the news to anyone, instead trying to become the face of Chanel''s glamour.


    It''s a pity that there is obviously no possibility for her now.


    "I will tell Helen to let her try to get in touch with Chanel first." Ryan put down the coffee in his hand, thinking of the real Dior perfume advertisement shot by Charlize-Theron in his previous life, it was definitely the top enjoyment, Makes one feel the urge to drink the bath water.


    (If you are interested, you can search it on Baidu.)


    After finishing speaking, Ryan moved closer to Cindy Crawford''s ear, stroking the smooth skin with both hands, "Forget about the unpleasant things, let''s enjoy a good time."


    Cindy Crawford didn''t speak, and put her arms around Ryan''s neck, making the most instinctive response.

 Chapter 194： the premiere

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    On December 10, 20th Century Fox and Orion Pictures held a grand premiere ceremony in the afternoon.


    For this premiere ceremony, 20th Century Fox and Orion Films contracted the entire China Grand Theater, and invited many Hollywood stars, journalists, media, and film critics to participate.


    From this point, it can be seen that 20th Century Fox and Orion Pictures are very optimistic about the box office prospects of "Terminator 3", which will greatly impact the box office record set by the summer file "Independence Day".


    "Charlie, do you feel nervous!"


    Not far from the Chinese Grand Theater, in a stretched Lincoln, Cindy Crawford was reaching out to help Charlize Theron adjust her dress.


    Today Charlize-Theron is wearing a silver transparent evening gown, under the silver light of the stars, she can faintly see the exposed snow-white skin, revealing her slender figure, which seems to be full of temptation.


    "It''s not bad." Charlize-Theron shook her head, her expression was relatively calm, and she didn''t show any nervousness.


    She will walk the red carpet with Arnold Schwarzenegger in a while. The protagonist is naturally Arnold Schwarzenegger. She can be regarded as a foil at most, so there is no need to be too nervous.


    Cindy Crawford was wearing a white evening dress, which set off her huge breasts, with white flowers behind her, revealing a very charming bare back, which was no less exposed than Charlize Theron.


    "It will perform better in a while."


    Cindy Crawford leaned forward and whispered in Charlize Theron''s ear, "You are the real protagonist, remember to show your perfect side."


    "To **** with Arnold Schwarzenegger."


    After finishing speaking, Cindy Crawford stuck out her bright red tongue, and suddenly licked Charlize Theron''s earlobe, "Tonight, we can have a good celebration."


    Cindy Crawford''s sudden attack shocked Charlize Theron, subconsciously pushed her away, and then gave her an angry look, "Please, can you be more serious!"


    "Besides, you forgot who was the one who begged for mercy last time!" She looked at Cindy Crawford with provocative eyes.


    "Charlie!" Cindy Crawford thought of the scene in the room last time, and couldn''t help pinching Charlize Theron, "It was someone who helped you last time, otherwise it might not be someone begging for mercy."


    "We can try it alone tonight."


    She stretched out her slender fingers, hooked Charlize-Theron''s chin, and said, "It''s definitely a feeling that you haven''t experienced before."


    cough cough!


    Ryan, who was sitting by the side, couldn''t listen anymore, and interrupted them, "Okay, Charlie, you should go to another car, and we''re about to start."


    Seeing Ryan''s appearance, Charlize Theron suddenly laughed, and gave Cindy Crawford a charming look, "OK, see you tonight."


    After saying that, she opened the car door and walked down to another luxury car. She will walk the red carpet with Arnold Schwarzenegger in a while.


    "Hey, Cindy!"


    Ryan glared at the smug Cindy Crawford, "Charlie doesn''t like women."


    "And you must take me with you at night."


    "I refuse." Cindy Crawford refused directly, "Charlie is my girlfriend now."


    The corner of Ryan''s mouth twitched slightly, girlfriend? What the hell!


    He suddenly remembered one thing. It seems that not only Cindy Crawford had rumors of homosexuality in his previous life, but Charlize Theron also had similar rumors.


    The only difference is that Cindy Crawford is openly pro-gay.


    In an interview, Charlize Theron expressed that she wished she was gay, and she was still filming "Threesomes in Troubled Times", where she personally staged a love and passion scene with Penelope Cruz.


    There are not only the two female stars who have been rumored to be **** in Hollywood, but also Angelina Jolie.


    "I want to protest, Charlie didn''t promise you." Ryan protested righteously.


    Cindy Crawford leaned over, stuck out her seductive tongue in front of Ryan, and licked it at a distance of less than two or three centimeters due to makeup, "It depends on your sincerity."


    Just when the two were flirting with each other, the driver opened the door and walked in, started the car slowly, and headed towards the Chinese Grand Theater.


    With the presence of outsiders, Cindy Crawford immediately restrained herself, looking dignified and majestic, without the charm just now.


    At this moment, luxury cars were parked in front of the red carpet outside the Grand Theater of China, Hollywood first- and second-tier stars walked on the red carpet, even Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Tom Hanks , Julia Roberts and others were present.


    However, the most powerful ones are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Charlize Theron who starred in the film.


    As soon as the two got out of the car, there were deafening cheers from both sides, which all showed the popularity of the two.


    "Ryan''s arrangement?"


    Even Arnold Schwarzenegger was taken aback by the scene in front of him. He was too enthusiastic. After signing the last autograph and walking into the hall, he glanced around and whispered to Charlize Se Long asked.


    "One of Helen''s businesses, the Star Brokerage Company has a lot of people, not only can act as temporary movie fans, fans, and occasionally act as viewers on popular TV programs."


    Charlize-Theron also replied in a low voice: "Many Hollywood stars have signed long-term cooperation agreements with Helen, and some of them are very familiar names."


    Arnold-Schwarzenegger nodded thoughtfully, maybe he can contact Helen to increase the momentum appropriately.


    Don''t think that Arnold Schwarzenegger only shows off his muscles in front of the camera. He has a degree in economics and international business.


    Before he became famous, he started to invest in the industry, and his assets far exceeded the imagination of outsiders.


    When Ryan and Cindy-Crawford walked on the red carpet, they kept a low profile, didn''t stay long, and didn''t even accept interviews from the media. They just took a photo together and quickly walked into the hall .


    Seeing Ryan walking in, Helen-Solomon stepped over.


    "I got in touch with several managers of Chanel, and I agree with Charlie''s appearance." She did not shy away from Cindy Crawford.


    After all, it was Cindy Crawford who got the news.


    "Only in terms of popularityCharlie has some shortcomings, we need to wait until "Terminator 3" is released."


    "Also, Chanel made a condition," she continued.


    "On what terms?" Ryan asked.


    "The Chanel company hopes that you will direct the future advertising film. For this, they are willing to offer a very generous reward." Helen-Solomon said with a little hesitation.


    "As long as the price is right, you can agree to it." Ryan will not refuse an opportunity to make quick money.


    What''s more, in his previous life, Charlize Theron filmed the advertisement for Dior''s real me perfume. He has seen it countless times, and he can shoot it with his eyes closed.


    Seeing that Ryan agreed, Helen-Solomon couldn''t help but breathe a sigh of relief.


    The conversation between the two made Cindy Crawford feel a little sour. She remembered that when she first met Ryan, it was because of shooting a short promotional video for underwear.


    At that time, she was still full of ambitions, and even planned everything, ready to break into Hollywood and continue to be the focus of attention.


    However, the first film "Fair Game" that came to Hollywood, instead of being successful, became a box office bomb. She was also attacked by countless media and almost left Hollywood completely.


    The three of them walked into the main hall together and sat down.


    "Cindy, believe in your choice, and you will succeed."


    "When "The Sixth Sense" is released, it will prove to everyone that your original choice was correct." Ryan persuaded in a low voice.


    The change of expression on Cindy Crawford''s face just now fell into his eyes, no need to ask, he knew why.


    "Don''t worry, I''m not as fragile as you imagined." Cindy Crawford quickly recovered.


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    The lights above the theater went out, and the screen gradually lit up.


    Unlike the previous ones, this time there is no familiar mermaid pattern of Ryan Studios, but the iconic opening title of Orion Pictures.


    Against the backdrop of countless stars, ten of the brighter stars slowly form a pattern, which belongs to the iconic pattern of Orion Films.


    Let many audiences present below feel very familiar.


    James Cameron, who was sitting above the guest seat, suddenly became filled with emotion as he watched the opening title appearing on the screen.


    "Orion Pictures is back."


    When James Cameron directed his first work "Piranha 2", he had a lot of trouble with the crew during the filming process.


    So as soon as the filming ended, the producer kicked him away and refused to let him participate in the editing of the film.


    In a fit of rage, James Cameron spent a lot of time writing the first script, preparing to write and direct it himself, without being restricted by the crew and the producer.


    So "Terminator" was born, and the North American distribution company of "Terminator 1" was Orion Pictures back then.


    Until now, he still clearly remembers the scene when "Terminator 1" was released on October 26, 1984.


    On the first day of opening, it was screened in 1,005 theaters. In the first weekend, it earned a box office of 4 million U.S. dollars in three days. It won the first weekly box office champion in life, and soon won the second weekly box office champion.


    In the end, the North American box office of "Terminator 1" was as high as 38.3 million US dollars, and the overseas box office was also as high as 40 million US dollars.


    In one fell swoop, he became a famous and popular director in Hollywood, and at the same time made Arnold Schwarzenegger, a famous action star all over the world.


    Now the iconic title of Orion Films once again appears in the "Terminator" series of films, as if everything has returned to the original point.


    There are many people who feel the same way as James Cameron, including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gail Anne Hurd, as well as some veteran employees in Orion Pictures.


    As the official broadcast began, the main characters in the film appeared one by one.


    Among them, the character played by Charlize Theron, in the film, is cold and delicate, wearing a tight leather jacket, which looks extraordinarily attractive, as if her every move can stir up male hormones.


    For a moment, the more than 2,000 spectators sitting in the arena were firmly attracted by the figure of Charlize Theron on the screen, and there was even the sound of swallowing saliva subconsciously.


    However, the fighting scene that followed left everyone dumbfounded once again, with all kinds of difficult moves fully showing the charm of the female body.


    There is also the emergence of firearms. While jumping in the air, the trigger is constantly pulled. The combination of fighting movements and firearms is simply cool.


    This is not a traditional Hollywood fighting style, but more like an ornamental action. With Charlize Theron''s appearance, figure, and slender legs, it is completely a kind of enjoyment.


    Different from the original fighting mode, Charlize Theron not only has an almost indestructible body, but also makes all kinds of dazzling fights.


    "God, who is this female robot!"


    "She''s downright cool."


    "Wow, I swear, I must be in love with her."


    Compared with the exclamation of the audience in the field, some invited guests paid more attention to the fighting action itself.


    "Is this gun art?"


    Tom Cruise frowned and looked at the screen, some dazzling fighting movements, completely different from the fighting movements of current Hollywood movies, more ornamental and giving people a visual impact.


    Although female action actors have not been recognized by Hollywood film companies.


    But he had to admit that the series of fighting moves performed by Charlize Theron on the screen were really beautiful and messy.


    Judging from his past experience, he will be welcomed by young people 100%, and it can even be said to be sought after.


    "How did Ryan think of it, and even designed it, such an incredible way of fighting?"


    As Tom Cruise, a recognized action star in Hollywood, he knows very well what kind of sensation the firearms technique on the screen will cause.


    "I heard from Jon that it seems that the action guidance team that Ryan invited from Xiangjiang specially designed a set of fighting moves for Charlize-Theron."


    Nicole Kidman said with a hint of envy, "And, that''s just one of her selling points in the film."


    Tom Cruise nodded, Nicole was right, the gunplay on the screen was only one of the selling points of the whole film.


    Arnold Schwarzenegger and the bullet time special effects in the promotional trailer are the biggest selling points of the whole film.


    "It''s a good thing it wasn''t released at the same time as this film." He suddenly said to himself with some fear.


    "Terminator 3" is officially released on December 11th, and "Mr. Sweetheart" was originally scheduled to be released on December 13th, only two days apart.


    Generally speaking, the impact of Hollywood commercial blockbusters will not exceed one week. That is to say, as long as the release time of two films is staggered by one week, there will not be too much competition.


    However, there is only two days between the release time of "Mr. Sweetheart" and the release time of "Terminator 3", and there will inevitably be fierce competition.


    Tom Cruise doesn''t think his box office appeal can compete with the film in front of him.


    It''s not that he is not confident enough, and the film shown on the screen is really too visually impactful.


    Even after just watching the beginning, there is a feeling that people can''t stop.


    When the film was filmed, Ryan knew very well that the popularity of the "Terminator" series of films was not because of the plot or literary drama, but the wonderful fighting scenes.


    Therefore, there are very few literary dramas in the film, and there are no mysterious scenes. Watching the whole film from beginning to end, one word can sum up "cool".


    As for the professional reputation of film critics and the media, it is not in his consideration at all.


    What''s more, the film''s publicity needs of up to 40 million US dollars are enough to change many things.


    No matter whether it is a film critic or the media, no one will have trouble with money.


    As the fighting scenes appear one by one in the film, just as some people think that the plot of the whole film will follow this fighting style.


    On the screen, bullets were fired from the muzzle of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Charlize Theron instantly leaned back and made a dodging motion.


    At first glance, it seems that the movement is very fast, but the picture feels very slow. The flight trajectory of each bullet can be clearly seen, showing a 360-degree rotation.


    Although most of the audience in the field have already seen the bullet time special effects in the promotional trailer.


    But seeing the bullet time displayed on the screen at this time, he was still dumbfounded, and even couldn''t believe his eyes.


    This is the difference between the big screen and TV, and it will even be possible to be immersive in the future.


    For example, in future 3D movies, only in cinemas can you feel the charm of 3D movies.


    "Is this the bullet time that has been advertised?"


    Looking at the visual impact displayed on the screen, George Lucas suddenly sighed and said: "The emergence of guns and bullet time, as well as shocking sound effects, will set off a technological revolution in the way Hollywood action movies are shot in the future. .��


    "Ryan is about to cause a wave, a wave of new types of fighting movies."


    Helen-Solomon shrugged and said, "This style will definitely be imitated, and even become a norm."


    "It''s just that not all directors can achieve this effect."


    The same technique, the same style, in the hands of different directors, the final effect will never be exactly the same, it will only be very different.


    "By the way, Helen, when the premiere is over, ask Ryan to give me the contact information of Xiangjiang''s action director team George Lucas said suddenly.


    He doesn''t care about gun skills, or even bullet time.


    But the fighting moves made by Charlize Theron in the film made his eyes shine, and he can completely integrate them into "Star Wars" to redesign Skywalker''s fighting style.


    "Can."


    Helen-Solomon agreed immediately, and asked curiously after finishing, "Is it for the preparation of the new "Star Wars" film?"


    News about George Lucas'' upcoming reboot of the "Star Wars" series has never stopped.


    It''s just that most of the news is media speculation or fabricated fake news.


    "It can be regarded as a preliminary agreement with 20th Century Fox. It is expected to start filming "Star Wars Prequel" in the middle of next year."


    George Lucas did not hide his plan to film "Star Wars", "Star Entertainment Company has suitable actors who can be recommended to Lucasfilm for audition in advance."


    It is a very shocking news that the shooting of a new "Star Wars" film will start in the middle of next year.


    "Thank you, Uncle George." A look of joy flashed across Helen Solomon''s face.


    This is the "Star Wars" series of films, which has an unimaginable status in the United States. Once he becomes one of the main actors in the film, he will definitely become the darling of the media.


    Besides, she knows George Lucas''s filming habits very well. Once the filming of the "Star Wars" series is restarted, it will definitely not be just one film, but at least three films will be shot together one after another.


    In other words, the actors in the film will shoot three "Star Wars" series films one after another.


    It is conceivable that as long as this news is spread, there will be countless Hollywood actors rushing to sign with the star agency.

 Chapter 196： Helens plan

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    At the end of the film screening, it is not difficult for many people to find a problem. The plot in the whole film is somewhat thin.


    Above the plot, the only bright spot is the final ending, which is full of sensationalism.


    Arnold Schwarzenegger used his body to support the gate, allowing the characters played by Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton to escape.


    He himself died with Charlize Theron, leaving only the last sentence.


    "You are terminated!"


    However, all this is not really the end, but just the beginning. Outside the base, after Skynet seized control of the world''s underground nuclear missiles, it began to launch nuclear bombs to major cities.


    As Sarah Connor said, more than three billion people were killed in a blink of an eye and replaced by countless Terminator robots.


    As if the future scene is repeating itself, the "war between humans and machines" started again, and the film ends here.


    Subtitles began to appear on the screen, and there was applause in the auditorium, which was a kind of affirmation to all members of the crew.


    Of course, the outsider doesn''t know whether there are temporary audiences in it.


    "Terminator! Terminator! Terminator!"


    Many viewers shouted, just like the ending in the film, it never ends, everything is just the beginning.


    After quite a while, the emotions of the audience in the arena gradually calmed down. The main actors of the crew came to the stage to take a curtain call, and then the guests and audience began to leave in an orderly manner.


    Ryan and several leading actors will stay to accept media interviews.


    "With the advancement of science and technology, artificial intelligence will definitely be realized. Then, just like in the movie just now, the artificial intelligence program itself is also a double-edged sword. While helping human civilization progress, it will be accompanied by destruction."


    At the press conference after the premiere, a group of media reporters from all over North America kept asking various questions.


    Ryan had to choose some questions to answer, "According to the plot in the film, once a global nuclear war breaks out, the future human society will really be turned into ruins, so we should cherish the preciousness of peace."


    "Of course, I''m not saying that technological progress is bad, but that more thinking is needed to avoid disasters like those in the film."


    A reporter from the Los Angeles Times asked, "Director Ryan Gosling, how did you get those gorgeous moves?"


    "Does it contain a special meaning!"


    Ryan paused slightly, organized his vocabulary and said: "In the film, the T-850 played by Arnold Schwarzenegger represents the elements and power of western science fiction, and the T-X played by Charlize-Theron represents the elements of traditional oriental elements. Femininity, and the martial arts movements of an ancient culture."


    "I just combined the two and ended up on the big screen."


    Ryan quickly shifted the topic to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Charlize Theron, giving them the rest of the time and leaving early.


    When he came to the underground parking lot, he had already asked someone to prepare a black Ford sedan, so as not to be entangled by the media for a while.


    The moment Ryan opened the car door, he saw Helen Solomon instead of Cindy Crawford.


    "It seems that you should have left, not in my car." Ryan asked a little strangely.


    "There''s something I need to talk to you about."


    Helen-Solomon''s face was a little serious, and he said, "Uncle George, I''m going to restart the "Star Wars" series, and it''s expected to start filming next year."


    "This time it''s not a rumor, but he said it himself." She added.


    Star Wars!


    Ryan was not surprised by this. In his previous life, George Lucas started filming "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" around 1997, but the film was not officially released until 1999.


    In fact, the shooting time of the film was not very long. On the contrary, it was the special effects production in the later stage, and the length of time was a bit scary.


    "An unexpected news."


    "However, what does this have to do with me!" Ryan was a little puzzled.


    It is obviously impossible for Orion Pictures to participate in the "Star Wars" series of films, and Ryan himself is also impossible and not suitable to participate in it.


    "Starry Sky Agency, can recommend several actors to Lucasfilm for audition in advance."


    Helen-Solomon quickly got to the point, "I would like to recommend Charlie."


    "So I hope that she will not expose any negative news in the near future."


    Finally, on the negative news, she obviously increased her tone.


    Hearing that Ryan was speechless for a while, it seemed that Helen was talking about him.


    "Helen, I admit that being able to star in the "Star Wars" series is indeed a very good opportunity."


    "But you overlooked one thing. The selling point of this type of film is the plot, the picture, the special effects, and it will never be an actor. At least for Charlie, her appearance in the "Star Wars" series of films does not bring much change. .��


    Ryan just narrates a fact, "You can look at the actress Carrie Fisher who starred in "Star Wars" in the 1980s and you will know that starring in three Star Wars series films in succession did not bring much to her. influence."


    "Even for Harrison Ford, it''s not because of the box office appeal established by the Star Wars series, but because of the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" series and "The Fugitive."


    Of course, being able to star in the "Star Wars" series of films is indeed a very rare opportunity, but it is not suitable for all actors, such as Charlize Theron.


    Moreover, there is the most crucial point, Ryan didn''t say it, or he couldn''t say it.


    That is, in "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace", there is no suitable role for Charlize-Theron at all.


    The only important female character, Padme-Amidala, is set to be an underage girl according to the plot of the script.


    "I think you should read the script first." Ryan said with a shrug.


    Helen-Solomon nodded slowly, and said, "It seems that I was too impatient."


    At the moment Helen didn''t stay any longer, she asked for Yuan Heping''s contact information, and hurriedly said goodbye and left.


    As Ryan said, she needs to read the script first.


    Not long after, Cindy Crawford and Charlize Theron came to the car, and Ryan started the car and slowly left the underground parking lot.


    No one would have guessed that Ryan would have had a car ready in advance instead of the stretched Lincoln that arrived.


    "It seems that no reporter has noticed us." Cindy - Crawford turned to look behind and saw that there was no car following.


    "Go eat first, then go back and celebrate."


    While talking, Cindy Crawford held Charlize Theron in her arms, and whispered in her ear: "Just the two of us together, without that bastard, let him watch."


    "Then it''s settled." Charlize Theron generously agreed, and even kissed Cindy Crawford on the cheek.


    Feeling the softness on her face, Cindy Crawford couldn''t help but glanced at Ryan in front of her and couldn''t help laughing, then lowered her head and kissed Charlize Theron''s red lips.


    Ryan, who was acting as the driver, listened to the whispers from behind and the picture on the rear mirror, which made his face darken, and he said angrily: "Can you two pay attention, I don''t want to show up soon Car accident."


    Fortunately, the two didn''t really go on and put on a **** picture, otherwise Ryan wasn''t sure if he could bear it.


    Back in the Bel Air mansion, the three of them changed their dresses first, took a shower by the way, and came to the dining room in their pajamas, ready to eat.


    Ryan was enjoying the food cooked by a Chinese chef hired with a high salary, while browsing the posts on the forum with his laptop.


    Many forums became lively because of the premiere of "Terminator 3". Some people who attended the premiere kept showing off on the forums.


    "Arnold-Schwarzenegger is so cool, especially the last sentence, you are terminated, almost made me orgasm."


    "Charlize Theron''s figure is simply full of charm, every movement of her has a hormonal impulse..."


    "Who knows, where can I buy that outfit on Charlize Theron?"


    "Damn it, I''m going to buy tickets for the midnight show tonight."


    Seeing this, Ryan smiled slightly. It seems that the sales of peripheral products of "Terminator 3" should be able to achieve a good result.


    The only pity is that 20th Century Fox and Orion Pictures licensed most of the peripheral products in the film, unlike Disney, which has its own sales channels and rarely licenses them.


    It has to be said that Disney''s advantages in independent sales channels are unmatched by other Hollywood film companies.

 Chapter 197： try 1

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    "It''s a pity that the rating of "Terminator 3" is only R. If it is rated G-13, it will definitely be able to hit the box office record created by "Independence Day."


    Cindy Crawford simply ate a few bites of steak, then put down the tableware in her hand, and said with a little emotion: "When we were filming, we should have slightly reduced some violent scenes."


    "Terminator 3" is rated R, not G-13, which means that audiences under the age of 17 need to be accompanied by their parents to watch.


    "Honey, it''s hard to get a G-13 rating for any of the Terminator movies."


    Ryan looked back from the laptop and said, "For a film like this filled with a lot of violent scenes, even Twentieth Century Fox can hardly rate it as G-13."


    Compared with the R rating, the G-13 rating has a great advantage. Minor audiences over the age of 13 can directly buy tickets to watch without the company of their parents.


    However, there is no way for R rating. "Terminator 3" is full of violent fighting scenes, and it is almost impossible to rate it as G-13.


    "Actually, there are not many violent scenes in "Terminator 3." Charlize-Theron took a sip of water, and her tone seemed a little unwilling to give the rating of "Terminator 3".


    In this regard, Ryan can only shrug his shoulders, facing an unchangeable thing, even if he is a little dissatisfied, there is nothing he can do.


    In fact, the MPAA can be so **** up at times that Titanic, which has **** in it, ended up being rated G-13 as well.


    There are also fighting scenes in "Transformers", which are much more than the "Terminator" series of films, and they were rated as G-13 in the previous life.


    Most of the time, this involves a game between several giant Hollywood film companies. Neither Orion Films nor Ryan himself is qualified to participate in it and can only choose to accept it.


    "Okay, let''s not talk about this."


    Ryan chose to change the topic and said: "On the forum, the topic about the premiere of "Terminator 3" is very popular. Many people left messages in the post, saying that they would go to the premiere tonight."


    "Maybe try to beat the box office record for an R-rated movie at the midnight show."


    Ryan doesn''t remember what the current box office record for midnight shows in North America is, but it shouldn''t be too much, and it''s only a few million dollars at the box office.


    With the popularity of "Terminator 3", there is every chance to hit the record.


    "Based on the forecast given by 20th Century Fox, the midnight box office of "Terminator 3" should be around $5 million." Charlize-Theron continued: "So if you want to hit an R-rated movie, the midnight box office It is estimated that it is a bit difficult to record."


    $5 million up and down!


    Ryan pouted, and said unceremoniously: "Twentieth Century Fox is too conservative. The midnight box office of "Terminator 3" will never be only 5 million US dollars."


    Don''t you see, the box office of the North American midnight shows in the previous life was higher than that of the other, and none of them were tens of millions of dollars, so I am embarrassed to mention it.


    Among them, the midnight show of "Avengers 4: Endgame" earned a box office of 60 million US dollars in one fell swoop.


    Even now, the estimated box office given by 20th Century Fox is still too conservative. It only calculates the audience brought by traditional media, and forgets the rise of the new media Internet.


    December 10th, although it is a working day, most universities in the United States have already started their holidays at this time. There are a large number of young people who spend all day doing nothing on the Internet.


    On the local forum in Los Angeles alone, many people met to watch the midnight show of "Terminator 3".


    Then Ryan''s cell phone rang. The number was from Jon Fertimer.


    "What''s the matter?" Ryan asked, picking up the phone.


    "Got a good new."


    Jon Fertimer revealed an excited tone, and said: "Several theater companies have just called, saying that they will increase the scale of screenings at midnight shows, and hope that 20th Century Fox and Orion Pictures will cooperate. At the same time, I hope to increase the number of copies."


    It wasn''t that the theater company was showing kindness, but that just after dark, groups of young men and women came to buy tickets in advance.


    Many theaters located in prosperous areas have almost sold out the tickets for the midnight show of "Terminator 3", and the theater company can only temporarily increase the screening scale.


    "It''s really good news." Ryan''s expression didn''t change much.


    One thing that was expected, the Internet''s publicity effect, has just shown a little sign, and it has not yet reached the time to really show its power.


    Even, as long as many films cater to the preferences of the current young people, even if they are garbage in the eyes of most people, they can still achieve surprising box office results.


    For example, the famous "Twilight Saga" series of films in the previous life were scolded by the media and film critics after each film was released.


    However, the box office of the films is a big hit. Among them, the box office of "The Twilight Saga: Lunar Eclipse" reached an astonishing 72.7 million US dollars on the first day, far exceeding some commercial blockbusters.


    The box office figures on the day of the release have already exceeded the investment cost of the film, leaving many Hollywood film companies dumbfounded.


    So Ryan changed the shooting style of "Terminator 3" and did not continue the shooting style of the last two "Terminator" series of films. The main reason is to cater to the preferences of young North American groups.


    As night fell, Bel-Air''s mansion, instead of calming down, gradually filled with an ambiguous atmosphere.


    Cindy-Crawford was wearing a thin black silk pajamas, under the light, there was a hint of reflection faintly, with her small ankles exposed underneath, and a silver anklet on her fair skin, which was alluring extreme.


    "Charlie, have you figured out how to celebrate!" Cindy Crawford stepped on a pair of black high heels and walked towards Charlize Theron slowly. stature.


    Hearing what she said, Charlize Theron rarely showed a blush on his face.


    She is not a child, and even tried it with the three of them a long time ago, but Cindy Crawford''s teasing still made her heart beat faster, and her eyes fell on Cindy Crawford involuntarily.


    At this time, the silk pajamas Charlize Theron was wearing were the opposite of Cindy Crawford''s. It was a white transparent silk pajamas, which were not very wide.


    You can clearly see the concave and convex lines and slender thighs, coupled with a rosy face on her face, she looks particularly charming.


    "I..." Charlize Theron hesitated for a moment, but seeing Cindy Crawford''s figure under the black silk pajamas, and Ryan, who was stunned, suddenly changed her voice and said, "You mean what you say." .��


    "Charlie, you made the best choice."


    With a charming smile on her face, Cindy Crawford walked up to Charlize Theron, looked her up and down, and said, "Then let''s get started."


    After finishing speaking, she slowly untied the two pajama belts around her waist, and skillfully took off her pajamas, revealing a **** underwear, and stood in front of Charlize-Theron, looking at her with a smile.


    "Cindy, your figure is simply amazing." Charlize Theron admired, and then also took off her pajamas, revealing her flawless body.


    "Ahem!"


    After watching Rui En for a long time, he finally couldn''t help coughing, and his eyes kept wandering around the two, "Can you count me in?"


    "I want to celebrate too."


    Cindy-Crawford turned her head and glanced at Ryan and said bluntly, "Don''t even think about it."


    After finishing speaking, she squatted down directly, and then she seemed to see something, and exclaimed, "It''s so charming."


    All of a sudden, the originally clean and tidy room became a mess, pieces of clothes were thrown everywhere, and occasionally there were some indescribable sounds that could even be heard from far away.


    From the time when the sky just got dark, it didn''t gradually subside until it was almost midnight.


    At some point, on the soft mattress in the master bedroom, there was a row of stockings in more than a dozen colors. With a casual glance, you can see flesh-colored, white, black, coffee, crystal, and mesh stockings. Tube socks, suspenders, etc.


    There are also several pairs of women''s high heels, ankle boots, and long boots on the side.


    "What is this?"


    Ryan glanced at the stockings and high heels on the bed, then looked at Cindy Crawford warily, and asked, "What do you want to do?"


    He just stared at it for a long time, as if he had been anxious for a long time.


    However, Cindy Crawford took out a pile of stockings and high-heeled shoes of various colors and styles from the bedside drawer, and placed them one by one on the bed.


    "Honey, how about trying it on for me and Charlie?" Cindy Crawford lay lazily on the bed, stretched out a long white and slender thigh in front of Ryan, and looked at him with a smile, obviously early Premeditated.


    "Try it on!" Ryan swallowed subconsciously.


    He has to admit one thing, Cindy Crawford is not only very good at playing, but also good at grasping his mind, at least for some small idiosyncrasies, Cindy Crawford has a clear grasp.


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 Chapter 198： midnight show

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    Seeing that Ryan was in a daze, Cindy Crawford simply sat up lazily from the bed, stretched out a pair of snow-white slender thighs, and showed them all in front of Ryan.


    "Try or not?"


    With a charming smile on Cindy Crawford''s face, she deliberately shook her legs in front of Ryan, "If you don''t come, don''t regret it later."


    "And mine." Charlize Theron also stood up and sat up, stretching out a pair of long, white and flawless legs, and placed them in front of Ryan.


    "Try it." Ryan looked at the two pairs of long legs close at hand, subconsciously couldn''t help but agree, "Besides, it''s not like I haven''t tried it."


    Ryan directly picked up a pair of black mesh stockings, then took Cindy Crawford''s long legs with both hands, and put them on little by little. His movements were very gentle, as if he was stroking a fine work of art.


    Not long after, a pair of very **** black mesh stockings appeared on Cindy Crawford''s legs, adding a hint of temptation.


    "And high heels." Cindy Crawford shook her long legs in stockings, and she didn''t wear high heels.


    Resisting the urge to slap her **** her thigh, Ryan picked up a pair of black fish mouth high heels and put them on Cindy Crawford''s jade feet in stockings.


    Then, he picked up another piece of conjoined meat, and held Charlize-Theron''s legs in his hands. Smoothing out the creases, I picked up a pair of high heels again and slipped them on Charlize Theron''s feet.


    Cindy Crawford looked down at the mesh stockings on her thighs. It seemed a little uncomfortable. She reached out and adjusted her knees, making her already beautiful legs straighter.


    "So you like net stockings and shredded meat the most!" Cindy Crawford looked at the shredded meat on Charlize Theron''s legs with a smile on her face.


    "There should be black stockings." Charlize-Theron added.


    Apparently Charlize Theron knew more about Ryan''s preferences.


    "Hey, that''s enough for the two of you." Ryan showed an expression that he thought was very evil, and amidst the screams and protests of the two, he threw himself on him viciously.


    Next... omit 10,000 words.


    After twelve o''clock in the morning, a large number of people poured into more than 2,800 movie theaters in North America, most of them were young people in groups.


    At the same time, the midnight show marking "Terminator 3" just kicked off.


    A movie theater in Los Angeles is located in a slightly remote location near Chinatown, and there are also a lot of people pouring in, including many Chinese and Asian faces.


    Mike is one of the employees in this cinema, mainly responsible for helping to carry some items, such as peripheral products of newly released movies.


    As usual, he skillfully placed items on the shelves, including sunglasses, mobile phones, posters, clothing, women''s high-heeled shoes, dolls, etc., and there were at least dozens of them.


    The most speechless thing is that there is a very cool motorcycle at the door, full of sci-fi atmosphere, beautiful and messy, and the price is as high as 10,000 US dollars.


    "Damn it."


    "An idiot would spend $10,000 on a motorcycle, and it''s a lady''s motorcycle."


    "God knows when it will be sold."


    While arranging the merchandise, Mike couldn''t help complaining that if he couldn''t sell it, he would have to take trouble to get it out.


    "Mike, keep your voice down. If the manager overhears you, you''ll have to be an asshole." A short Chinese employee was also displaying merchandise.


    "Chen, you should be bold, we don''t have to be afraid of him at all." Speaking of this, Mike carefully glanced at the door, seeing that no one else heard it, he breathed a sigh of relief, and at the same time picked up the doll that had just fallen on the ground stand up.


    "Damn it, it turned out to be made in your country." Mike saw a row of English abbreviations on the outer packaging of the doll.


    Hearing this, Chen Yu was taken aback for a moment, then picked up a doll and took a closer look. It was indeed made by a country on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    "It seems that this Hollywood studio is very smart."


    The price difference between the price of domestically-made items and the price made in the United States, even including shipping costs, is still jaw-dropping.


    In fact, only a small part of the peripheral products produced by countries on the other side of the Pacific Ocean are from Orion Pictures.


    For the price advantage of the manufacturing industry in the countries on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Ryan knows better than anyone else that he will not foolishly order peripheral products from the United States, European countries, or even Mexico at high prices, but chooses a company on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. large factories.


    The low price almost made Jon Felthammer, the vice president of Orion Pictures, doubt his life, and even doubt whether the product quality is up to standard.


    Quality issues!


    Ryan didn''t even bother to explain to him that the manufacturers on the other side of the Pacific Ocean were probably more concerned about the quality of export products than he was.


    It can be expected that as long as there are no problems with the quality of these products, then Orion Pictures will reach long-term cooperation agreements with more manufacturers across the Pacific.


    According to Ryan, this is a win-win cooperation.


    As the screening began to play in the auditorium, the cinema hall became deserted. Chen Yu leaned on the counter in every possible way bored, looking at the dolls on the shelves. He could try to sell a few more in a while, all as creating foreign exchange for the country. income.


    Mike circled around the motorcycle at the door, muttering non-stop, as if complaining that the price was too expensive.


    Soon after more than an hour, the screening of "Terminator 3" in the theater ended, and the crowd came out one after another. Many people showed excitement on their faces and talked loudly.


    "so cool."


    "If I have time, I must watch it again."


    "I don''t know, when will the disc be released, I really want to buy it back for collection."


    Chen Yu has long been accustomed to the scene in front of him. Whenever there are big-selling movies released, similar scenes will always appear.


    However, it was the first time he had seen something similar to the midnight scene in front of him.


    Chen Yu didn''t have time to think, and soon many people came to the product counter, buying expensive products one after another as if they didn''t want money.


    Even though he has been working here for several years, he still doesn''t understand why someone would buy these obviously useless products, and at the same price, he can go outside and buy two or three similar products~www.novelhall .com~ In just ten minutes or so, most of the products on the shelves were sold out, including the dolls he was promoting. There were only a few mobile phones left, which were still on the shelves.


    Just when he thought he could close the door and go home, two girls of about the same age walked in from the outside. They looked about fifteen or sixteen years old at most, and they were very cute, followed by a man in black who looked like a bodyguard.


    "Excuse me, is the beautiful motorcycle at the door for sale!" one of the younger girls asked.


    "It can be sold, the price is 10,000 US dollars." Chen Yu replied skillfully.


    "10,000 dollars!" The girl showed a hint of hesitation on her face, "Paris, my pocket money for this month doesn''t seem to be enough."


    "Remember to call me sister." The older girl seemed a little dissatisfied with Paris'' address, and said, "I want two motorcycles at the door, and they will be delivered to this address tomorrow."


    As she spoke, she took out a Citibank limited edition credit card and a business card with only the address and phone number written on it from her bag, and placed them on the counter in front of her.


    Chen Yu was slightly surprised by the credit card on the counter. It was the first time he saw this kind of credit card. It is not difficult to guess that it should not be an ordinary credit card.


    At that moment, he quickly swiped the card, returned it to the girl in front of him, and recorded the delivery address on the business card, and watched the two beautiful girls leave.


    Mike snatched the business card and glanced at it, then exaggeratedly shouted, "Wow, no wonder you are so rich. It turns out that he is the rich second generation of the Hilton family."


    The Hilton family!


    Chen Yu also had a look of enlightenment on his face. Regarding the famous Hilton family, he had heard Mike mention it countless times.

 Chapter 199： Midnight box office

    Early the next morning, Ryan came to Orion Films with a tired face, asked the secretary to make a large cup of wolfberry tea, and took a sip from time to time, full of sweetness.


    Until around ten o''clock, Jon Fertimer hurried in with a hint of excitement on his face.


    "According to the statistics just now, "Terminator 3" was screened in more than 2,880 cinemas at midnight, earning a box office of 8.15 million US dollars, breaking the box office record for an R-rated movie in North America."


    Having said that, Jon Felthammer waved his fist excitedly, "The theater company said that it will continue to increase the number of screens and the rate of screenings, and the reputation of the audience at the midnight show is very good."


    "According to the data obtained by the survey company, the survey results of 31 movie theaters in 15 cities in North America show that 67% of audiences are young people, and only 28% are audiences over the age of 24. Most of the audience below are ethnic minorities, and the average rating is A+."


    This is the evaluation from the audience who just watched the movie. It is much more reliable than the professional evaluation of media and film critics, and this is the most authentic reaction of the market.


    To be precise, the attitude of ordinary audiences can represent whether a film can be successful, not the media and film critics.


    The score of A�� is already very high for a commercial popcorn film, and it can even be said to be very rare.


    As for the professional rating, Jon Felthammer didn''t say anything, so it probably shouldn''t be too low.


    $8.15 million at the midnight box office!


    A look of excitement flashed across Ryan''s face, and then he said very humorously: "It seems that we can hold a celebration banquet in advance."


    The midnight box office of $8.15 million is simply an unbelievable figure, which is enough to explain many things.


    As long as the word-of-mouth of the audience continues, it is almost certain that "Terminator 3" will be a big hit at the box office.


    "Continue to increase the scale of publicity on the Internet. If the cost is not enough, additional funds can be added."


    "In addition, except for Yahoo, all large websites must place advertisements." Ryan quickly made a decision.


    To put it bluntly, it is to increase the number of online trolls and use each forum website as a platform to affect the reputation of "Terminator 3".


    Not to mention that the reputation of "Terminator 3" is not bad, even a movie with a mediocre reputation can be turned into a movie with a good reputation.


    This can be regarded as one of the most common publicity methods used by film companies in previous lives.


    Regardless of the real word-of-mouth, at least hype it on the Internet first.


    "How many peripheral products are sold?" Ryan asked.


    The big sales of every commercial film, in addition to the box office share and various copyright income, as well as the income from peripheral products, also occupy a very important proportion.


    "The income from the peripheral products of "Terminator 3" at midnight yesterday was about 4.6 million US dollars, and a considerable part of the products were sold out."


    Jon Fertimer continued: "According to the contracts we signed with major manufacturers, we can get 30% of the sales, and if the film''s North American box office exceeds 300 million US dollars, we can also increase the percentage. Fifth."


    "At the same time, there is a somewhat unexpected news. Several gossip news reported that the two underage girls of the Hilton family not only watched the midnight show of "Terminator 3", but also bought valuable peripheral products."


    The Hilton family!


    The names of Paris-Hilton and Nikki-Hilton immediately appeared in Ryan''s mind, the famous ladies of the American high society in the future.


    The two are not only of extraordinary background and beautiful appearance, but also went to Hollywood for a period of time to develop.


    "It seems that the peripheral products of the film are not only selling well, but even the two daughters of the Hilton family like it very much."


    "You can put this news on the Internet, but remember not to hype it too much, after all, it is a member of the Hilton family." The corner of his mouth raised a smile.


    This is a promotional selling point for door-to-door delivery, so naturally you can''t miss it.


    No matter in any age, don''t underestimate the popularity brought by celebrities and daughters, not to mention the Hilton family''s reputation in the United States has always been not small


    But you must grasp the scale, otherwise it will cause trouble.


    "By the way, let someone discuss with Yahoo, and publish the box office data of "Terminator 3" on the homepage of the website at any time." Ryan suddenly remembered something.


    Things like this were normal in the previous life, but this is the first time in North America, and a seemingly simple thing can sometimes have unexpected effects.


    Most of the people on the Internet are young people, who are born with a pursuit of wealth, success and other things, so the announcement of the box office data of "Terminator 3" will definitely cause quite a sensation.


    The only pity is that the box office statistics of theater companies in North America have not yet realized the Internet, and the data is updated every day at most, and cannot be updated in real time.


    Even so, it is much faster than traditional media such as newspapers, magazines, and TV stations.


    "I''ll do it right away." Jon Fertimer''s eyes lit up, and he left the office impatiently.


    Until this time, Ryan was relieved. The shooting style of "Terminator 3" has changed a lot. Compared with the original version, it is almost two completely different films. Even he can''t guarantee whether he will face failure.


    However, the box office data of the midnight show in front of us is as high as 8.15 million US dollars, as well as the sales of peripheral products of the film, which can finally give a sigh of relief.


    At that moment, Ryan picked up a newspaper casually, leaned on the chair to read it, and took a sip of wolfberry tea from time to time, looking very leisurely.


    "After 12 years, the "Terminator" series of films returned to Orion Films again, and the legendary Hollywood director Ryan Gosling joined hands with Arnold Schwarzenegger..."


    Ryan did not expect that the first film released by Orion Films was the sequel to the "Terminator" series released by Orion Films that year.


    Speaking of it, when I was planning to shoot "Terminator 3", I didn''t think about it at all.


    Now it seems that Orion Pictures once again releases the "Terminator" series of films, which can have a considerable publicity effect.


    At least it proves that the decision to buy Orion Films instead of Canadian Films was very correct.


    After only reading a few newspapers, Ryan lost interest in continuing to read, either touting the fighting and special effects scenes of "Terminator 3", or various meditations around the content of the film, such as intelligent life, nuclear war, etc. Or just some gossip tabloids scribbled about it.


    It looked like he almost vomited blood for three liters, but there was a gossip tabloid saying that he had an affair with Gail-Anne-Hurd, and the description was very detailed.


    Seeing this, Ryan simply threw the newspapers into the trash can so as not to affect his mood.


    With the large-scale release of "Terminator 3" in North America, a number of theater companies have once again increased the scale of the film''s release, and after the audience''s word-of-mouth fermentation at the midnight show last night, as well as the publicity on the Internet, the film''s daily schedule The number of seats on the field did not drop much.


    For this reason, the online propaganda department of Orion Films has occupied almost every important forum, and you can see news about "Terminator 3" everywhere, and even many staff members have not rested overnight, constantly switching accounts, logging in to each forum to post message.


    It can be said that the Internet has become the most important publicity channel for Orion Films ~ www.novelhall.com ~ even surpassing all traditional media.


    Of course, it is impossible for any film to be liked by everyone, and there must be different voices. Many of them think that the plot of the film is too pale, and it is far less worthy of consideration than Ryan''s last work "The Truman Show".


    There is also the rating of "Terminator 3", which is only an R-rated film, and will inevitably lose some audiences, such as audiences with underage families.


    In addition, Wednesday is a working day, and many office workers need to work during the day. It is estimated that the single-day box office will hardly be comparable to "Independence Day".


    Therefore, it is almost impossible for the box office data of the first week of "Terminator 3" to break the record set by "Independence Day" this year.


    "Independence Day" is indeed a classic film, coupled with the advantages of rating and release time, thus creating an unsurpassable miracle.


    Even Roland Emmerich himself dare not say that the films he will shoot in the future can surpass "Independence Day".


    Of course, except for the big ship that will be released next year, the box office of "Titanic" cannot be described with common sense.


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 Chapter 200： box office on the first day

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    The North American film market is already very mature. The box office data of the first day or midnight show of most films can probably analyze the next box office trend.


    Therefore, almost every film company and distribution company collects data such as box office on the first day of the film, audience reputation, audience structure, etc. in the first place.


    In this way, it can be inferred whether a film can be profitable, as well as the direction and scale of the next publicity.


    Of course, there are no absolutes. For example, "Titanic", which will be released next year, is an exception. Faced with an unremarkable first-week box office performance, it finally created an unsurpassable record.


    But in general, it is almost impossible for a film like "Titanic" to have a second one.


    After all, there is only one James Cameron in the world, and "Terminator 3" is not a legendary ship.


    Facing the box office performance of the film''s midnight screening of 8.15 million US dollars, it has already explained many things. "Terminator 3" must be a film with great selling potential.


    Even without the request of 20th Century Fox and Orion Pictures, the most market-sensitive cinema companies have quietly begun to increase the number of screens and the scale of screenings.


    The more popular the movie, the more the theater company is willing to invest in resources. On the contrary, the theater company will definitely not increase a little bit of resources for a film whose premiere box office is not satisfactory.


    Wednesday, December 11th happened to be a working day, and office workers were working during the day.


    It stands to reason that there are very few commercial films, and they are usually released on Fridays or the day before holidays during this time period.


    But now that universities have gradually started to have holidays, many young people have taken a break and started to go to the cinema in groups. The number of viewers is not bad.


    On Wednesday, "Terminator 3" earned $13.24 million at the single-day box office.


    This number may not be so dazzling on Friday or Saturday, but it is only a working day on Wednesday.


    Even "Independence Day", which was a big hit in the summer, only earned $11.12 million at the box office on the day it was released on Tuesday.


    But the difference between the two films is that "Terminator 3" is a sequel film, which will consume a lot of audience brought by the previous two films a few days before its release, while "Independence Day" is an original film without any fans accumulation.


    The only thing in common is that the audience reputation of the two films is quite good.


    After watching "Terminator 3", many viewers seem to have opened their eyes. It turns out that the fighting scenes in the movie can be so cool.


    Watching other action movies, it is simply impossible to catch the eye.


    The most direct reaction is that the box office of the films released in the same period has shrunk.


    On the IMD website, the film score of "Terminator 3" is as high as 9.7 points.


    In commercial films, it is simply scary high.


    The reason is very simple. The people who are online now are all young people. The fighting and special effects scenes in "Terminator 3" are too suitable for their taste.


    With the arrival of Thursday the next day, a piece of news was directly pinned to the top of the Yahoo website, putting together the box office data of "Terminator 3" and the box office data of "Independence Day", which was a big hit in the summer.


    Even, a special comparison list is made, and the box office data of "Terminator 3" will be updated as soon as possible every day.


    For a while, it attracted the attention of countless Internet users, and even some traditional media began to reprint it.


    It was quickly divided into two camps. Some media and the public believed that the box office results of "Terminator 3" might hit the box office record set by "Independence Day" this year.


    Another part of the media and the public believe that the box office performance of "Terminator 3" cannot exceed the record set by "Independence Day".


    Whether it is on the traditional media or on the Internet forums, there is a lot of noise, and the two hold their own opinions and cannot stop arguing with each other.


    Naturally, Twentieth Century Fox and Orion Films would not let go of this opportunity, and they coincided with each other to guide the direction of public opinion.


    On Saturday morning, the sky was just getting brighter. Rita Wilson, as usual, took the day''s newspaper, put it on the side of the dining table, and then woke up her husband Tom Hanks.


    Not long after, Tom Hanks came downstairs to sit down in the restaurant, picked up a newspaper and flipped to the entertainment page.


    At first glance, I saw a huge title. The only film that can compare with "Terminator 3" this year is "Independence Day", which was released in the summer, and the rest of the films have been far behind by the two.


    "Terminator 3"!


    Ryan Gosling''s film.


    Tom Hanks seems to be back in the "Forrest Gump" crew, the guy who sold the film everywhere.


    In just a few years, he has become a hot commercial director in Hollywood, even comparable to Roland Emmerich.


    ""Terminator 3" earned $8.15 million at the midnight show, $13.24 million on Wednesday, and $15.32 million on Thursday."


    "So far, the total box office of the film in North America has reached 36.71 million US dollars. Even if the box office has not been released for three days on the weekend, it has undoubtedly become the box office champion of this week."


    "In contrast, "Independence Day" earned $11.12 million at the box office on the day it was released, $17.4 million on Wednesday the next day, and $17.34 million on Thursday during the Independence Day holiday. The North American box office also reached $45.86 million in three days. Dollar."


    "This is a showdown between "Terminator 3" and "Independence Day". Other films can only serve as a foil for the two, and 20th Century Fox is the biggest winner in this year''s film market."


    Tom Hanks skips a bunch of nonsense below to find box office predictions for Terminator 3.


    "According to the forecasts of several market agencies and the evaluation of several large theater companies, the final North American box office of "Terminator 3" is expected to hit the $300 million mark..."


    $300 million!


    Tom Hanks was silent for a while, "What an unbelievable number."


    "Rita, help me make an appointment with Ryan Gosling, just say that I have time, and I would like to treat him to afternoon tea."


    He is now not only an actor, but also a producer, director, and even wrote, directed and acted in a film "The Unstoppable Miracle".


    It''s a pity that this film did not create a miracle, but the box office was pitifully low, with only US$25.85 million box office in North America.


    The film''s overseas box office is also pitifully low. UU Reading only has 8.72 million US dollars, which is not as good as the first-day box office of "Terminator 3".


    The most important point is that Orion Films, one of the film distribution companies, is a distribution company that Ryan Gosling has just bought, and Tom Hanks has long planned to set up a production company.


    The two may be able to work together someday in the future.


    Receiving the invitation from Tom Hanks, Ryan was stunned for a moment, and then he thought that the cooperation between him and DreamWorks in his previous life, whether it was the famous "Band of Brothers" or "Saving Private Ryan", were all Future familiar works.


    It''s just that it''s Steven Spielberg, not Tom Hanks, who can actually direct these projects.


    As for what happened on the crew of "Forrest Gump", he had long forgotten it completely, anyway, it was not his personal experience.


    "If there was an opportunity to work with Steven Spielberg..."


    Before Ryan finished the following words, Sofia Coppola interrupted him directly and said, "Reject."


    "From the moment you buy Orion, you have to stay away from Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks, unless you want to stand in front of 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Universal Pictures, Disney, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. the opposite of."


    As for MGM!


    Since entering the 1970s, MGM''s performance has plummeted. In the 1990s, MGM, which was not supported by the media group, was in decline, and its market share was getting smaller and smaller. It was not as good as some second-tier film companies. Hollywood Center.


    "I''m just talking." Ryan shrugged and didn''t continue.


    As the boss of Orion Pictures, at least for a long time, he can only stay away from Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks.

 Chapter 201： Filmed in Brunei!

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    In just two days after its release, the box office of "Terminator 3" has reached 36.71 million US dollars, which means that the film''s final box office performance in North America can reach more than 200 million US dollars at the latest.


    Twentieth Century Fox and Orion Films can fully recover the investment cost through the North American box office of the film. In other words, the final profit of the film will be a very scary figure.


    At the same time that "Terminator 3" is selling well at the box office, the sales of peripheral products are also selling well, and North America alone can bring in a lot of income.


    With the arrival of the first weekend of the film, the theater company decided to increase the screening scale again. Before Saturday, the number of theaters where "Terminator 3" will be screened will increase to more than 3,000.


    The Christmas holiday has not yet come, and the reputation of the audience is not bad. Many theater companies believe that "Terminator 3" still has box office potential to be tapped.


    In addition, 20th Century Fox will further increase publicity expenses on traditional media, while Orion Pictures will focus on Internet promotion.


    Including the main creators of the film, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Charlize Theron, Penelope Cruz, Edward Norton and other main actors of the crew went to various parts of North America to promote.


    Ryan chose to stay in Los Angeles and did not follow the crew''s promotion. For a director, what he needs is rest, not to continue to follow the crew''s promotion.


    In this regard, Twentieth Century Fox said it has no comment.


    Meanwhile, in a private club in Beverly Hills, Ryan saw Prince Geoffrey again.


    "Hello, Your Royal Highness, it''s a pleasure to meet you." Ryan said very warmly.


    Facing a God of Wealth, it was difficult for him not to be enthusiastic.


    "Ryan, what you did is unbelievable."


    Prince Geoffrey greeted him personally and invited Ryan to sit down, "A movie with a North American box office of more than 300 million US dollars."


    Even for him, $300 million is not a small number.


    "The US$300 million is only an estimate. The specific box office data has to wait for the film to be released from North American theaters." Ryan smiled and said, "However, the profitability of "Terminator 3" should not be a problem."


    On this point, he didn''t intend to hide it, at least he wouldn''t go too far in the accounts before he turned against the prince.


    "Excellent news."


    Prince Geoffrey showed a satisfied smile on his face, "Brunei has decided to introduce this film and invites all members of the royal family to watch it."


    For him, it was something to brag about.


    Brunei!


    Ryan almost twitched his lips, how many people can Brunei have? It is only about 400,000 to death, which is not as good as a slightly larger county in Los Angeles. For "Terminator 3", it can play a negligible role.


    Ryan said very happily, "Thank you, Your Royal Highness!"


    "By the way, my brother Sultan hopes that if you have the opportunity, you can come to Brunei to shoot a film, and the government can refund all the tax for the crew." Prince Jeffrey said to today''s topic.


    Otherwise, with the benefits brought by "Terminator 3", it is not worth his special trip to Los Angeles.


    "Refund all taxes?" Ryan was somewhat surprised.


    "Yes, even the government can provide certain subsidies."


    Prince Geoffrey explained and said: "Brunei''s main industries are concentrated in oil and natural gas, which can generate a lot of income in a short period of time, but it is not conducive to the long-term development of a country."


    "So as early as the late 1980s, the government began to implement policy support for agriculture, fishery, tourism, etc."


    After listening to Prince Geoffrey''s explanation, Ryan nodded. He had heard a lot about Brunei''s support for agriculture and fishery in his previous life.


    Many Chinese who invest in Brunei can earn huge profits just by subsidizing an income.


    For example, in fishery processing, the wealthy locals in Brunei simply look down on them. They know they can make money, but they don��t bother to invest.


    Compared with oil, natural gas, real estate and other lucrative industries, the income from fishery processing cannot be compared at all.


    Only, head to Brunei to shoot a video!


    Ryan was a little hesitant, since Brunei is very rich, the local labor cost is probably not too low.


    Second, Brunei does not have a mature filming system, and everything needs to be airlifted from the United States. Third, the skin color of Brunei people makes it difficult to act as extras and background cloth.


    In this way, it is possible to increase the cost of filming.


    Looking at the overseas shooting locations chosen by Hollywood film companies, they are all European and American countries without exception, and rarely choose a country in Southeast Asia.


    "His Royal Highness, I am very sorry, at least in a short period of time, Orion Films will not choose a Southeast Asian country as a shooting location."


    "Even if Brunei has a tax rebate and subsidy policy, the final calculation of the shooting cost will not save much." Ryan finally chose to refuse.


    However, he did not say he was dead, and said that he needed to go back and perform an evaluation calculation.


    For Ryan''s refusal, Prince Geoffrey didn''t look surprised. There are many overseas filming locations that Hollywood film companies can choose.


    For example, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico and other countries are not only close to the mainland of the United States, but also have very cheap labor.


    "And what about buying a film company?"


    "For example, one of the largest film companies in Hollywood." He added specifically.


    Ryan immediately raised his vigilance, and asked casually: "Excuse me, Your Highness, do you have any targets to choose from?"


    "How about 20th Century Fox!" Prince Jeffrey asked, staring at Ryan.


    Twentieth Century Fox!


    Ryan grinned, guessing that News Corp. and Rupert Murdoch would 100% reject the news without hesitation, or even talk to him.


    Sell ??20th Century Fox? What a joke!


    "It''s probably a bit difficult." Ryan said very gracefully.


    During this period, it is impossible to acquire any one of the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, and Warner Bros. all have media conglomerates behind them, and they will hardly consider selling.


    Disney is also transforming into a media group and will never sell it at this time.


    Six film companies have almost monopolized the North American film market, and an idiot would sell a chicken that lays golden eggs.


    Even some second-tier film companies, most of which have already been acquired by the above-mentioned giants, also have no chance.


    The only thing left is MGM, which is a complete mess, and someone has already eliminated it from the ranks of the seven major film companies.


    Since the 1970s, MGM has changed owners many times, and various departments and subsidiaries have been split and sold. Now it has almost become an independent film company, and even the last valuable thing of MGM has been sold���� The world''s largest video library.


    Right now, MGM''s only valuable property, apart from the 007 film copyright, is its membership in the Motion Picture Association of America, which allows it to participate in the classification of all films released in North America.


    As for MGM''s global distribution channels, who knows if there are any.


    A group of consortiums led by Sony in the previous life formed MGM Holdings, with a purchase price of up to 4.8 billion US dollars, and a huge debt of up to 5 billion US dollars.


    Just in time for the financial crisis, MGM had to face bankruptcy in just five years.


    "Your Highness, compared to 20th Century Fox, MGM may have a certain possibility of acquisition." Ryan mentioned MGM without hesitation.


    Let alone whether the Brunei royal family is willing to spend billions of dollars, and at least the same amount of debt, to buy a mess.


    Just because of the identity of the Brunei royal family and the fact that the acquisition target is one of the seven major Hollywood film companies, the Washington government may stop it.


    So he doesn''t have to shy away from anything He has never been short of those who want to acquire the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    But those who can succeed are very few.


    What''s more, MGM has just been acquired by an Italian consortium, and they may not agree to sell it.


    It''s not that it can''t be bought, but that it needs to spend unlimited money, just like Sony''s acquisition of Columbia, and it was severely cheated.


    Or just wait until the release of "Wind Talker", the box office of the film hit the street, and MGM, which was already burdened with huge debts, was completely on the verge of bankruptcy.


    A consortium led by Sony in the previous life acquired MGM at this time.


    "MGM!" Prince Jeffrey wrote down the name.


    Next, the two quickly talked about other things.


    Ryan said that if there is a suitable opportunity, Orion Films is willing to go to Brunei to shoot.


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    With the arrival of Friday night, the theater became lively again.


    "I want a leather jacket, high heels, and a keychain."


    "By the way, are there any dolls?" A beautifully dressed young girl asked while pointing to the items on the shelf.


    "There are a few more." Chen Yu replied, then turned around and took down a few items, collected the money, and continued to receive the next guest.


    After a few days, he has concluded a rule, almost all young women will buy a tight leather jacket, high heels, and dolls, while young men mostly buy **** Charlize-Theron posters.


    The sales of products such as mobile phones and sunglasses are not as good.


    As for the $10,000 motorcycles, except for the night of the midnight show, only one has been sold in the past few days.


    I have to sigh, the Hilton family is indeed rich.


    It wasn''t until midnight that the audience in the theater decreased significantly, and Chen Yu breathed a sigh of relief.


    In recent days, the peripheral products of "Terminator 3" have been selling very well. He started to work almost every day from morning to late at night, and he was exhausted after a day.


    But he is not without gains, the peripheral products of the film are selling well, the higher the sales, the more commissions he can get.


    After seeing off the last customer, Chen Yu turned around and looked at the empty shelves behind him, couldn''t help showing a smile, and calculated how much commission he could get.


    "Chen, how about going to have a drink after get off work later!" While speaking, Mike shook his wallet at him, "I''m treating you."


    "Your treat!" Chen Yu looked at him in surprise, as if he couldn''t believe it.


    Based on what he knew about Mike, it was difficult to tell about the treat.


    "Don''t worry, I made a lot of money last time, so I can have a big meal." Mike said with a mysterious face.


    A few days ago, at the midnight show of "Terminator 3", the news that two girls from the Hilton family bought peripheral products was sold by him, and he made a fortune for it.


    "That''s what you said, don''t regret it later." Chen Yu simply packed up his things, and the two left the theater together.


    As the day ended, "Terminator 3" earned $17.67 million at the box office on Friday and another $18.02 million on Saturday, bringing the film''s North American box office to $72.4 million.


    Many media outlets have begun to exclaim that the box office of "Terminator 3" in the first week is almost certainly more than 100 million US dollars.


    On Sunday, the box office of "Terminator 3" inevitably declined, with a single-day box office of 16.27 million US dollars, and the North American box office of the film reached 88.67 million US dollars.


    Among them, the box office of the film reached 51.96 million US dollars in the first three days of the weekend, breaking multiple box office records of R-rated films in North America one after another.


    Even compared with "Independence Day" released in the summer file, it is almost the same.


    "Terminator 3" had a three-day box office of $51.96 million in its first weekend, slightly higher than "Independence Day"''s three-day box office of $50.2 million.


    The box office of "Terminator 3" was US$88.67 million in the first week, which is slightly less than the box office of US$96.1 million in the first week of "Independence Day".


    In terms of the number of release days, "Terminator 3" was released one day less than "Independence Day".


    After some calculations, even if "Terminator 3" can''t hit the box office record set by "Independence Day" this summer, the final box office difference between the two will not be too much.


    Twentieth Century Fox had booked the Four Seasons Hotel early in the morning, planning to hold a grand celebration banquet.


    Whether it is 20th Century Fox, Orion Pictures and Ryan himself, they are all very satisfied with such a box office result.


    It can be expected that next, the two will usher in a feast, which is a feast of money.


    Inside the office building of Twentieth Century Fox, Tom Rothman looked at the sales data of peripheral products that had just been delivered, with a faint smile on his lips.


    "Terminator 3" has as much as $65 million in peripheral product revenue.


    According to the contracts signed with a number of manufacturers, the peripheral products alone can earn about 20 million US dollars, and the film is still selling well. It is expected that the revenue from peripheral products will continue to increase in the future.


    The box office of several films released by 20th Century Fox last year was not satisfactory, and the board of directors was quite dissatisfied with this.


    However, this year is just the opposite. First, the summer film "Independence Day" was a hit, with a North American box office of more than 300 million U.S. dollars and a global box office of an astonishing 810 million U.S. dollars.


    And the box office of "Terminator 3" in the first week is also as high as 88.67 million U.S. dollars. It is expected to reach 100 million U.S. dollars in one to two days of release time.


    leave the board speechless


    However, when he thought of Roland Emmerich, he felt somewhat uncomfortable.


    "Ryan Gosling or Orion Films, do you have any new plans recently?" Tom Rothman took a sip of coffee, then looked at Colette Singer in front of him and asked.


    As we all know, Ryan Gosling has several scripts in his hands.


    "Ryan Gosling seems to want to take a break for a while."


    Colette-Singer thought for a while, and said: "In addition to co-produced "The Sixth Sense" with Paramount, Orion Pictures also bought a project from Disney, intending to invite an actor from Hong Kong It��s just that the project hasn��t been approved yet.��


    "peak moment"!


    A hint of hesitation appeared on Tom Rothman''s face. He had heard some news about this project, and it seemed that it was a project snatched from New Line Films. For this reason, Robert Shea once cursed.


    It''s just that a Chinese from Xiangjiang is cast, and he is also the protagonist of the film, which is a bit unreliable no matter how you look at it.


    "Pay attention to the dynamics of Ryan Gosling and Orion Films. Twentieth Century Fox needs to continue investing in the next film." Tom Rothman quickly made a decision.


    "Ryan is a smart person, at least in a short period of time, he will never reject the investment from 20th Century Fox." Colette Singer said very straightforwardly.


    Having said that, he suddenly showed a hint of hesitation, and said, "However, the "Saw" series."


    "He has decided to temporarily freeze the filming plan of the "Chain Saw" series."


    Tom Rothman slowly put down the coffee in his hand and said, "Okay, don''t pay attention to this matter for now."


    "Compared to Ryan Gosling''s next project, the filming plan of the "Saw" series can be put on hold."


    Twentieth Century Fox has already lost Roland Emmerich to Sony Pictures and must not lose Ryan Gosling again.


    However, Ryan has no plans to shoot the next film at all. "Terminator 3" has just been released for less than a week, so where does he have a plan for the next film.


    In addition, there are a lot of things going on at Orion Pictures right now. Knight-Shyamalan and the crew of "The Sixth Sense" are about to finish filming. Next, they have to face film editing and discuss with Paramount the film''s release schedule.


    In addition The Rush Hour project also needs to be approved and prepared. From the producer, director to the selection of actors, as well as the revision of the script, Ryan needs to intervene.


    As for the Prince of Brunei''s plan to acquire one of the seven major Hollywood film companies, Ryan was not prepared to participate at all.


    He knew very well that instead of getting involved in this matter, it would be better to keep it as far away as possible.


    What''s more, he still has a very important thing to do, buy a lot of Yahoo shares, and even buy some shares directly.


    With the box office share of several films coming to the account one after another, the funds in the accounts of the studio and Orion Films are increasing, and they need to be invested as quickly as possible, otherwise, when April comes, Ryan will have to vomit blood No.


    Furthermore, "Terminator 3" is a big hit at the box office, and it is expected that there will only be more and more funds in the account in the future.


    Even with legal tax avoidance means, a very large amount of money still has to be turned over.


    The best way is to invest the money, and Yahoo is a very good choice right now.


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    As for why Yahoo was chosen, the reason is very simple.


    Yahoo went public in April, with a closing price of $33 per share, and a market value of $500 million in one fell swoop.


    However, Yahoo''s revenue was not very good. In 1995, the turnover was only 1.3 million US dollars, and the actual loss was 630,000 US dollars. It was not until the end of 1996 that it made a mere more than 100,000 US dollars, and many of the results came from Orion Films. Industry.


    As a result, Yahoo''s stock price fell again and again. In May, Swift sold some stocks at high prices one after another, and then bought them at low prices.


    By December, the highest price per share of Yahoo was only more than 20 US dollars, and the lowest price was only more than 10 US dollars per share.


    According to Swift''s forecast, within one to two months, unless Yahoo''s revenue improves to a certain extent, the stock price will not change much.


    Of course, like most investors on Wall Street, Swift is very optimistic about the future of Yahoo and the Internet.


    Besides, Ryan knows very well that next year Yahoo will embark on a road of acquisitions, and its stock price will continue to rise until the Internet bubble is burst.


    "How is the contact, is there anyone willing to sell!" Ryan didn''t care about Yahoo''s stock price, anyway, before 2000, holding Yahoo stock for a long time was equivalent to owning a golden mountain.


    "There is a small investment institution on Wall Street that is willing to transfer 1.3% of the shares."


    "It''s just that the transfer price is slightly higher than Yahoo''s current stock price."


    Swift explained: "Most investment institutions on Wall Street are very optimistic about Yahoo''s future development. Unless there is a certain level of premium, few people will transfer Yahoo shares."


    "Buy it, the price is not a problem, and continue to buy Yahoo''s shares, don''t care about the price." Ryan agreed without hesitation.


    Not to mention that the price is a little bit higher, that is, it is doubled, and the top day is forty to fifty dollars a share. In 2000, Yahoo created a record of as high as $475 per share.


    Of course, he will not wait until the peak of Yahoo''s market value to sell, but will sell it a little bit about half a year in advance.


    As for waiting until 2000!


    I''m afraid it will be too late if I want to leave smoothly.


    Once locked in, even if Yahoo''s stock cannot become a pile of waste paper, its value will shrink a lot.


    "As long as the price is right, other aspects are not a problem." Swift shrugged and said there was no problem.


    "By the way, an Internet company is preparing to go public in the middle of next year, and Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank, as underwriters, are selling stock subscriptions to customers."


    While speaking, Swift took out a document and put it in front of Ryan, and continued: "This company is different from ordinary Internet companies, it is an online bookstore."


    Internet bookstore!


    Ryan became interested all of a sudden, picked up the documents on the table and began to read them.


    Company name: Amazon, a company registered in Delaware, mainly sells books and discs online, and is expected to achieve profitability within four to five years.


    That''s right, it takes four to five years to achieve profitability, which seems very unreliable.


    But in the 1990s, it was no small miracle that an Internet company could promise to achieve profitability within four to five years.


    The founders of many Internet companies don''t know how to make profits at all, and they don''t even think about making profits at all.


    Compared with the company''s future development plan, whether it is the founder or the investment company, they all have the idea of ??going public to collect money, not the so-called profit model.


    So after Swift got the news, he specially found some relevant information.


    Even, in his view, he would rather invest in this unlisted company for a long time than Yahoo, which seems to be full of prospects.


    "Contact the heads of Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank, and I am willing to subscribe for a large number of shares in this company." Ryan said very simply.


    Amazon''s investment prospects far exceed that of Yahoo.


    The former can be held for a long time. Even in the Internet crisis in 2000, Amazon was not greatly affected. The latter Yahoo can only be used as a medium and long-term investment option.


    "no problem."


    "However, my advice is to wait."


    Swift hesitated a little and said: "Not everyone is optimistic about the prospects of this company, otherwise Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank would not have to sell to customers at all."


    "So my suggestion is to wait for the time being, at least until the company goes public."


    Doing so may increase investment costs, but it is safer and can reduce risks.


    Ryan didn''t consider the risk factor at all, and said directly: "My idea is just the opposite. Except for continuing to acquire Yahoo shares, all the remaining funds will be used to subscribe for the company''s shares."


    As for waiting?


    What a joke!


    This is the famous Amazon of the future.


    "Don''t worry about money."


    "After a while, I will remit a sum of money to you and continue to use it to buy stocks." Ryan looked down at the information, and the listing time set by Amazon is around May.


    By then, "Terminator 3"''s peripheral product share, copyright income, the first North American box office share, etc., will probably have already arrived, and there will be sufficient funds to invest in Amazon.


    Swift nodded helplessly, without saying anything to persuade him.


    He knew that with the box office hit of "Terminator 3", Ryan would not lack funds for a long time to come.


    This is not counting the income in the stock market. For example, the Microsoft stock that I have been buying has risen a lot this year.


    Ryan is busy investing in Yahoo and Amazon, and "Terminator 3" continues to earn a lot of money in the North American film market.


    Like last week, "Terminator 3" still hasn''t encountered any competitors.


    On the contrary, the confrontation with "Independence Day" in the media and the Internet has become more and more intense.


    On Monday working day, the box office of "Terminator 3" fell by 55%, with a single-day harvest of 7.88 million US dollars.


    The total box office of the film in North America reached 96.55 million US dollars, which is only a few million US dollars left before the 100 million US dollar mark. It is expected that the box office will officially break through 100 million US dollars tomorrow.


    However, such a dazzling result is not as good as "Independence Day", which was released in the summer, also on a Monday working day, with a single-day box office of 8.22 million US dollars.


    For the next three working days, the box office of "Terminator 3" has been in a slight decline, earning US$7.8 million on Tuesday, US$7.04 million on Wednesday, and US$6.77 million on Thursday.


    As of the second weekend of the film, the North American box office has reached 118 million US dollars.


    "Independence Day", as a confrontation in the air, earned $7.74 million on Tuesday and $6.8 million on Wednesday and $6.18 million on Thursday, with a North American box office of $125 million.


    The box office difference between the two is only $7 million.


    Many people are guessing which of the two will be the North American box office champion this year, and even some casinos in Las Vegas have opened for people to place bets.


    Among them, there are slightly more people who support "Independence Day". After all, "Terminator 3" is only an R-rated film, and it has inherent disadvantages in the audience.


    Those who support "Terminator 3" have different views. Except for the three days of the second first weekend, Christmas will be ushered in soon.


    It can be expected that "Terminator 3" will usher in a wave of box office rebound, and it will definitely surpass the box office performance of "Independence Day" in the summer file, becoming this year''s North American annual box office champion.


    However, Ryan and Roland-Emerich themselves did not say anything, and often called and chatted with each other, and made appointments to play golf together.


    Although "Independence Day" has not been released from North America, its daily box office has dropped to tens of thousands of dollars, and the time for the release is getting closer, and "Terminator 3" has only been released for more than a week.


    It is impossible for the two films to have any competition. It is just a confrontation in the air, which is a good thing for Ryan and Roland Emmerich.


    As time approaches Christmas, "Terminator 3" will inevitably usher in competitors. This time it is not a showdown, but a real competition.


    On Friday, December 20th, Paramount released a cartoon comedy film "Mentally Retarded and Lost Men Playing America", which began to be released on a large scale.


    This is a cartoon comedy film, the main audience is family audiences and minors, it has no effect on "Terminator 3", otherwise Paramount will not insist on releasing it in the Christmas schedule.

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    Starting from the second weekend, the box office of "Terminator 3" rebounded in a small range, earning US$11.02 million on Friday, US$13.52 million on Saturday, and US$10.01 million on Sunday.


    So far, the North American box office of the film has reached 152 million US dollars, and the book figures have exceeded the cost of filming.


    In contrast, "Independence Day" earned $10.3 million on Friday, $14.72 million on Saturday, and $10.21 million on Sunday, bringing the film''s North American box office to $160 million.


    The distance between the two has increased slightly.


    Released on Friday, the three-day box office results of "The Mentally Retarded and the Lost Mentality" in the first weekend were much more mediocre, only US$17.21 million, which was much lower than the original version. "Terminator 3" hit the box office.


    Next, came the most critical moment, the arrival of Christmas Eve and Christmas.


    On December 23rd, it was still in the middle of the Christmas holiday, so the box office of "Terminator 3" on Monday only saw a slight decline, with a single-day harvest of 9.78 million US dollars.


    On the arrival of Christmas Eve on Tuesday, in the face of the traditional holidays in North America, the box office of "Terminator 3" once again saw a slight increase, earning US$11.25 million in a single day, and US$10.25 million on Christmas Day on Wednesday.


    The North American box office of "Terminator 3" reached 184 million U.S. dollars, surpassing "Independence Day" released in the summer for the first time, which earned 173 million U.S. dollars at the box office during the same period.


    But here, the hit period of "Terminator 3" has come to an end.


    Next, it is impossible for the box office to rebound again, and we can only rely on long-term releases to accumulate box office.


    Twentieth Century Fox, Orion Pictures and a number of theater companies have reached a long-term screening agreement. At least until next year''s summer holiday, "Terminator 3" will remain in theaters.


    This air showdown will become a long process. I am afraid that the final result will be forgotten by the media and the public before it comes out.


    Of course, no matter what the final result is, no one can deny that these are two very good films. In less than two weeks after their release, the box office is close to 200 million US dollars, a figure that people look up to.


    In contrast, except for "Tornado" which was released in the first half of the year, a disaster film jointly released by Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures had a box office of 241 million US dollars in North America.


    Although Christmas has passed, the online promotion department of Orion Films did not relax, and continued to guide related topics on the Internet. Almost every day, fierce debates erupted on major forums.


    Sometimes it is even necessary to switch accounts constantly. One second, I was still supporting "Terminator 3", and the next second I turned around to support "Independence Day".


    "The appearance of "Terminator 3", whether in terms of modeling, fighting, special effects, visuals, or characterization, far surpasses all Hollywood films at this stage, including "Independence Day" as some people call it."


    "The plot of "Terminator 3" is too weak, and there is nothing worth pondering. At least in this regard, it is not as good as "Independence Day."


    "The plot of "Independence Day" confuses me a bit. Need the president to fly a plane to fight against aliens? And a civilian to fly a plane to die with aliens!"


    On the Internet, the discussion about the two films has not stopped, but as the box office of "Terminator 3" rises, it spreads to every corner of the Internet like a virus.


    Faced with this unreasonable way of publicity, some shrewd Hollywood film companies began to set their sights on the Internet.


    "The royal family of Brunei has formally issued an acquisition offer to 20th Century Fox."


    Sofia Coppola showed a strange look on her face, and said, "It was strongly rejected by 20th Century Fox''s executives, the board of directors, and News Corporation that day."


    "I heard that the Brunei royal family was not angry, and soon turned their attention to MGM."


    MGM!


    Ryan held a large cup of wolfberry tea, lowered his head and took a sip, and said lightly: "MGM is a mess, even if it is bought by the Brunei royal family, it will not change the pattern of Hollywood."


    It is obviously impossible to say that MGM is worthless. More or less, MGM still has some assets.


    But it is obviously wrong to say that MGM has the value of acquisition. Facing MGM, which has been sold long ago in a mess, only some remaining assets are facing losses every day.


    The monthly debt and interest payments to the bank alone are enough to bring down a large company.


    At least as high as 5 billion US dollars in debt, the interest generated every day is simply an astonishing figure.


    "MGM!"


    Sofia Coppola glanced at her mouth and said, "If there is a valuable MGM, it will not be the turn of the Brunei royal family."


    As one of the seven major Hollywood film companies, if it is a little better, there will definitely be no shortage of buyers like media groups.


    Only MGM has been sold back and forth, and now no media group is willing to take over.


    "By the way, 20th Century Fox has been inquiring about your new project these days."


    Speaking of this, she half-jokingly said: "It''s a pity that someone puts all his heart on the stock market."


    It''s no secret to Sophia that Ryan bought a lot of Yahoo stock.


    "First of all, I also need to rest. It is impossible to prepare the next film immediately."


    Ryan put down the big cup in his hand, stretched his waist, and said, "Besides, the current upward momentum of technology stocks is very good, and it is very suitable for investment."


    "If you have spare money, you can hand it over to Swift, and the rewards are absolutely beyond imagination."


    The current price per share of Yahoo stock is only about 20 US dollars. Around 2000, the price per share easily reached 400 US dollars, which is almost 20 times the income.


    "Compared to investing in the stock market, I still think investing in art is more reliable." Sofia Coppola has no interest in investing in the stock market, and the risk is too high.


    In contrast, investing in art is much safer, and it can avoid inheritance tax in the future.


    Ryan is just the opposite. He has always stayed away from investing in art, and he doesn''t want to buy back a bunch of bankrupt stocks. Art investment is also unreliable.


    Or investing across the Pacific Ocean is simple, and can be summed up in one sentence, house, house, house...


    Sofia Coppola quickly changed the subject. She didn''t want to discuss investing.


    At that moment, she picked up a script from the table and flipped through it a few times, then raised her head and asked, "A new script?"


    "I''m still going to continue to get the editorial association record!"


    Every once in a while, she would help Ryan file a script with the Editors'' Association. Together, there were more than ten scripts.


    "It''s a new script." Ryan nodded.


    For this script, he has not decided whether to shoot now.


    Sofia Coppola flipped through it unceremoniously, and soon she frowned, "An action movie similar to "Bourne Shadow"!"


    Since the filming of "The Truman Show", Ryan seems to be focusing on action movies, including "Terminator 3", which is currently being released, "Rush Hour", which is about to be approved, and the script in front of him.


    "Compared with complex narrative techniques, I prefer to shoot simpler films." Ryan is very clear-headed, regardless of past life or present, complex narratives are not what he is good at.


    After reading it for a while, Sofia Coppola put down the script in her hand, "It''s a very good story, are the husband and wife fighting each other?"


    "It''s just that the name is a bit like, once upon a time, a work by Alfred Hitchcock."


    Ryan glanced at Sophia speechlessly. He was struggling with this matter, wondering if he should change his name.


    In previous lives, many people believed that "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" was adapted from "The Spy Network".


    In fact, the plots of the two have nothing to do with each other at all.


    As for Alfred - Hitchcock, another work is also called Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the two are only the same name.


    Speaking of it, this matter is a bit speechless. "Spy Love" is a spy movie, and the two plots have nothing in common.


    The other movie has the same name, and it''s also called Mr. and Mrs. Smith. It''s a comedy movie, not an action movie.


    Both of these films are the works of Alfred Hitchcock.


    Therefore, many people believe that this film is adapted from the works of Alfred Hitchcock.


    In fact, the original author of the screenplay is Simon Kinberg, not an adapted film.


    "It''s better to change the name."


    Sophia Copo pointed at the script that was put down just now, and said, "Otherwise, once the film is released, there will definitely be media who will hold on to this point."


    Don''t overestimate the virtues of the North American media. In order to attract readers, they don''t care whether the news is true or false.


    "As long as the box office of the future film meets expectations, I don''t care what the media will write." Ryan doesn''t care about these, otherwise he would not have written this script, and he has not changed the name.


    At most, it''s a little tangled.


    "Well, I admit you''re right." Sofia Coppola had expected, Ryan would say.


    Compared with the box office, media reports are obviously irrelevant.


    "So who do you want to play?"


    "Charlie!" Sofia Coppola felt that the character in the script was very suitable for Charlie.


    "I haven''t made up my mind yet." Ryan shook his head and said, "Who will play the role will be decided after the film is approved."


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    "Except for the current script."


    "Have you considered continuing to direct the filming plan of the next "Terminator" series!" Sofia Coppola asked a question that many people are very concerned about.


    At the same time, it is also the most concerned thing for the staff of 20th Century Fox and Orion Pictures, including the crew members of "Terminator 3".


    For a film to sell well, as long as there is a slight possibility, no matter it is the distribution company, the investment company, or even the main creative team of the film, they all hope to continue filming.


    This is true not only in Hollywood, but in any country in the world. The risk of shooting a sequel is far lower than that of an original film.


    What''s more, "Terminator" itself is a series of films, with the foundation of the first three films selling well, and "Terminator 3" has a pretty good reputation among audiences.


    It can be expected that as long as the next sequel film is not shot too badly, and it continues in full accordance with the style of "Terminator 3", it will definitely achieve good box office results.


    The next Terminator movie!


    "At least for the time being, I don''t have this plan." Ryan said that he would not continue filming.


    It is true that Hollywood film companies are pursuing interests, and the same is true of Orion Films on this point.


    But Ryan did not want to continue directing the "Terminator" series of films.


    Faced with a series that doesn''t have much content to adapt, it might as well shoot "Mr. and Mrs. Smith".


    "Why?" Sofia Coppola asked curiously.


    "The "Terminator" series has too little content that can be adapted." Ryan quickly gave his own explanation, "The main content of the three consecutive "Terminator" is almost the same, but the plot of the film itself can be adapted. There is too little content, unless the protagonist in the film is replaced, the main plot of the film is completely changed, and the film is shot from another angle."


    "It''s just that, in this way, the risk is too great, and no one can guarantee whether it can be recognized by movie fans."


    Replace Arnold - Schwarzenegger!


    Sofia - Coppola quickly shook his head, no Arnold - Schwarzenegger''s "Terminator", or "Terminator"?


    "Okay then, I will find a suitable reason to help you push back the cooperation on continuing to direct the sequel of "Terminator"."


    With Ryan''s current status, there is no shortage of projects at all, and it is not worth directing a sequel film full of risks and controversy.


    Of course, if there is another suitable director and a good script, Orion Pictures can continue to invest.


    The two chatted for a while, and Sofia Coppola got up and left with the script.


    She needed to go to the Editorial Association and get the script of Mr. and Mrs. Smith on file as soon as possible.


    Not long after Sofia Coppola left, Ryan also got up and left the office, and went to a coffee shop downstairs.


    As soon as he entered the door, a waiter came over to greet him immediately. Ryan waved to him, walked to a corner table and sat down.


    "Hi, Daniel, long time no see." Ryan waved hello to Daniel Green who was very familiar with him.


    Daniel Green, the firearms instructor in the filming of "Terminator 3", the two had contact for a while.


    Before filming "Terminator 3", Ryan intends to find a personal bodyguard, but there has been no suitable candidate.


    Of course, he also made up his mind and directly recruited Daniel Green, but he felt that it was a little too rash, and second, he was not familiar with Daniel Green.


    It was Robert Senford, the Pentagon liaison officer last time, who helped find out some information about Daniel Green.


    Hollywood film companies have close cooperation with the Pentagon and the military, and Daniel Green has served in the army for a period of time. As long as it does not involve confidentiality, it is easy to find out something.


    According to the information obtained by Robert Senford, Daniel Green served in Bosnia and Herzegovina and even participated in the Bosnian War until he retired due to injury in early 1994.


    Since then, he has been working as a bodyguard and a firearms tactics instructor in the crew to make a living. Both are jobs with high professional standards and have no bad records.


    So, Ryan specially asked him out this time.


    "Sorry, I just had a little talk with Sophia, so I wasted some time." Ryan said apologetically.


    "It''s okay, I just came here too." Daniel Green waved his hand, indicating that it''s okay.


    Ryan called the waiter over, ordered a cup of coffee, and said directly to the topic: "Daniel, although we haven''t known each other for too long, we have worked together before."


    "A lot of things can be said simply."


    Ryan took the coffee brought by the waiter, lowered his head and took a sip, and said, "I need a reliable bodyguard who is responsible for security."


    The law and order in Los Angeles has not been very good.


    Even the wealthy area, once it''s night, is not very safe, and a big event is about to happen in North Hollywood, the famous North Hollywood robbery.


    Two bank robbers who were heavily armed and wearing bulletproof vests broke out in a fierce gun battle with Los Angeles Police Department patrol officers and SWAT teams. In the end, 12 police officers and 2 civilians were injured.


    One of the two robbers shot himself, and the other was shot 27 times in the calf and foot. After being sent to the hospital, he bled to death.


    This incident fully exposed the lack of capabilities of the Los Angeles police and the performance problems of firearms.


    "I can''t stay in Los Angeles for too long." Daniel Green hesitated and said, "My family lives in Berkeley."


    "This matter is easy to solve." Ryan stopped him from continuing, "Your family can completely move to Los Angeles, and your wife''s work and children''s schooling can be left to Sophia."


    "And, I can guarantee that your income will be doubled at least."


    Daniel Green not only started a family, but also has a pair of children who have lived in Berkeley for a long time.


    This is also one of the reasons why Ryan chose him. With family concerns, it is safer and more reliable.


    The whole family moved to Los Angeles!


    Daniel Green couldn''t help being moved. Compared with Berkeley, Los Angeles is obviously more prosperous, and his children can receive better education.


    "I need to go back and discuss it with my family, and my wife grew up on a ranch and hasn''t graduated from middle school. I''m afraid she won''t be able to adapt to life in Los Angeles." He has to go back and discuss it with his wife.


    Ryan smiled and said, "I also grew up on a ranch. If she wants, she can come to Orion Pictures to work."


    "Trust her, you''ll love life in Los Angeles in no time."


    Daniel-Green nodded, he needs to go back and think about it seriously, and ask his wife for her opinion Next, the two chatted about other things.


    "Ever heard of Somalia!"


    Daniel Green talked about some of his own experiences, pointed to his right leg, and said: "I was injured in Somalia at the beginning, and I had to retire from active service in the end, otherwise I might have been a major officer."


    Somalia!


    Ryan was taken aback for a moment, the first thing he thought of was the famous Somali pirates in his previous life, and then the name of "Black Hawk Down" appeared.


    "Delta Special Forces!" Ryan asked tentatively.


    Daniel Green smiled and said, "I was serving in the Army''s 10th Mountain Division, not the Delta Force."


    When talking about the Delta Special Forces, his tone seemed a little low.


    "Have you ever thought about writing down your personal experience?"


    A gleam flashed in Ryan''s eyes, and he said: "A real war scene, at least the sales in North America should not be too low, and it may even be adapted into a movie."


    Daniel Green was taken aback, writing a book? It was even made into a movie!


    For him, these things were simply out of reach.


    "If you have this idea, I can help you connect with a ghostwriter and publishing company." Ryan said very straightforwardly.


    Daniel Green only needs to dictate his own experience, and the rest can be handed over to a ghostwriter.


    Many autobiographies of celebrities are written in this way.


    "Can I think about it for a few days?"


    "I''ll give you an answer together when the time comes." Daniel Green needed time to gather his thoughts.


    This incident was too sudden for him.


    "Of course." Ryan nodded slightly.


    Faced with an opportunity to publish a book or even adapt it into a film, Ryan believes that no one will refuse.

 Chapter 206： meet again

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    Daniel Green gave a reply the next day, not only expressing his willingness to serve as a bodyguard, but also agreeing to publish an autobiography.


    Whether it is doubling his income, moving his family to Los Angeles, and publishing an autobiography, it is a rare opportunity for him.


    Not to mention, there is also the adaptation of Ryan''s mouth into a movie.


    Daniel Green signed a bodyguard agreement that afternoon.


    As for publishing his autobiography, Ryan handed it over to Penelope Pataky.


    Not only is she a lawyer, she knows how to protect the best interests so that ghostwriters will not jump out and cause trouble in the future, but Penelope-Pataky''s family is of extraordinary background and has many contacts. It is not difficult to find a suitable ghostwriter.


    In addition, Ryan remembered that someone in his previous life seemed to have published a similar book, and he would definitely encounter legal problems.


    For a period of time, Penelope Pataky has been dealing with some matters related to the charity fund, and it is expected that a large-scale charity auction will be held in the near future as the establishment ceremony of the charity foundation.


    Apart from being used for tax avoidance, the charitable fund itself does not have much expenditure, and even the donations raised are fully enough to cover the remuneration and administrative expenses of the managers.


    There is no secret operation, and it can be done aboveboard. It is a normal operation in the United States for charitable funds to collect a certain percentage of donations for the fund itself.


    The U.S. government has very loose regulations on non-profit organizations, and there are no strict rules on how to use the collected donations.


    The charitable fund can not use a penny for charitable accounts, at most it will lose some credibility and reputation, and there is no need to worry about facing legal sanctions, and it can also avoid taxes.


    This is why there are so many charitable funds in the United States. In addition to tax avoidance, many people can also use them as a source of expenditure.


    Of course, Ryan will not do this, and he is not prepared to do so, and even spends part of the money out of his own pocket every year for charity.


    In order to achieve the real role of the charitable fund, it can be regarded as a kind of investment in setting up people.


    "How to calculate the income that has been credited?" Demi, the director of the financial department of Orion Films, asked.


    The box office of "Terminator 3" is a big hit, and various peripheral copyrights can be easily sold for a high price, as well as a lot of advertising revenue, and the first box office share that will arrive soon.


    However, "Terminator 3" is a financing project. In addition to Orion''s own distribution share, according to the financing agreement signed at the beginning, it is necessary to share some benefits with the Prince of Brunei.


    As a result, the accounts naturally cannot be calculated like the previous films.


    "Copyright income, advertising income, and peripheral product income, etc., are not within the scope of the financing agreement signed at the beginning." Ryan said slowly.


    Hollywood has never been polite to foreign funds, and can only let them share the income from the box office.


    "So the accounts of these revenues can be operated as normal."


    "As for the next box office share!" Ryan hesitated for a while, and quickly made a decision.


    "Terminator 3" has been released for more than 20 days, and a group of theater companies are about to pay the first box office share to the distribution company.


    It can be seen from this that it is important to have a distribution channel in North America, otherwise we can only wait for the distribution company to pay the box office share.


    "The North American box office share can be a little more generous, and the overseas box office share can be pushed to 20th Century Fox."


    From the moment he accepted financing, Ryan had considered this matter.


    Even the Prince of Brunei doesn''t care about investment income and can even accept losses.


    But Ryan is not going to do too much at the North American box office. At most, he will deduct all the costs and related expenses of the film first, as well as the funds that need to be donated in the future. He is not going to do too much with the remaining funds.


    Of course, the overseas box office will be calculated separately.


    Demi nodded, expressing her understanding that the manipulation of the accounts must be done, but not too much.


    "The accounts should be well done, not too obvious." Ryan felt that he was already very trustworthy.


    After all, the two sides will continue to cooperate in the future.


    Otherwise, if it were any other film company, facing investors from Brunei, the Prince of Brunei might lose all his money.


    In the end, the director of the film made money, the leading actor of the film made money, the distribution company made money, the producer made money, the theater company made money, and only the investment company of the project lost money.


    Things like this are common in Hollywood.


    "Ryan, these are your things."


    Sofia Coppola walked in with a cardboard box in her arms, and put it directly on the desk with a bang, "The mailroom just delivered it, most of which are letters from the audience of "Terminator 3", and Some small presents."


    "Remember to pick a few and reply to them yourself, and attach a small gift."


    Ryan looked at the cardboard box in front of him, and then blinked at Sophia, "It seems like I''m a director, not an actor!"


    "Charlie receives ten times as many letters as you." Sofia Coppola shrugged and reminded, "Besides, the director also needs the support of the audience."


    "But Charlie''s letters are all answered by Helen." Ryan couldn''t help but rolled his eyes, "And you asked me to reply in person."


    "That''s because Charlie needs to follow the crew to go overseas for publicity, and she doesn''t have time to reply." Sofia Coppola said bluntly: "And you are in Los Angeles."


    Ryan was quickly defeated, so he could only take out a few letters and open them, choose some more normal replies from them, and asked the secretary to attach a souvenir of the crew.


    The contents of the letters were all kinds of strange, including everything, and even threats. He could only selectively reply to a few.


    The rest of the letters were returned to Sofia Coppola and asked her to find someone to deal with them.


    Ryan got up and left Orion Pictures.


    Coming downstairs, Ryan took Daniel Green, the bodyguard and driver, and drove to a fitness club.


    Not long after, Ryan changed his clothes, wore shorts and a vest, jogged on the treadmill, and gradually began to speed up.


    Daniel Green on the side acted as a fitness coach, constantly reminding him to pay attention to his breathing rhythm.


    About 20 minutes later, Ryan was already sweating profusely, panting heavily.


    "OK, you can slow down slowly. Pay attention to your breathing rhythm, so you can feel more relaxed." Daniel Green looked at the time, put his hand on the deceleration button of the treadmill, and began to gradually slow down.


    For exercising, Ryan has never relaxed. A good body is sometimes more important than anything else.


    What''s more, he has to face a large forest.


    As the treadmill decelerated, Ryan''s pace gradually slowed down until the treadmill stopped completely. He walked off the treadmill, picked up a towel that had been prepared earlier, wiped his sweat up and down, and was about to go rest area.


    Daniel Green suddenly stopped, and whispered in Ryan''s ear, "It seems to be Julia Roberts over there!"


    Ryan looked in the direction he was pointing, just in time to see a beautiful back.


    Already tall, she was wearing a black vest and leggings and was doing sit-ups. Every time she stood up, she outlined a perfect silhouette, as if full of fatal temptation.


    "You go to the rest area first, I''ll go over and say hello to her." After speaking, Ryan walked over without any hesitation.


    However, he didn''t go up to greet Julia Roberts directly, but stood not far away and quietly admired it.


    I have to say that Julia Roberts'' figure is really not bad, coupled with her fame, there is an unimaginable temptation for any man.


    Ryan suddenly remembered another thing, Julia-Roberts and Anne-Hathaway both look a bit similar at least they both have very big mouths.


    The two of them also have one thing in common, the "Pretty Woman" directed by Gary Marshall, which made Julia Roberts popular.


    However, another film he directed, "The Princess Diaries", made Anne Hathaway popular.


    It can only be said that Gary Marshall has a good vision, and his aesthetics are very in line with the taste of the public.


    Julia Roberts, who was exercising, frowned gradually. She could clearly feel that there was another person beside her, and her eyes seemed a little fiery.


    Although she has long been accustomed to facing similar gazes, she still feels a little uncomfortable in situations like this one.


    The next moment, Julia Roberts stopped moving and turned around suddenly, just about to point her finger at the other party to question.


    However, what catches the eye is a familiar face.


    "Hi, Julie, I didn''t expect to meet you here." Ryan waved enthusiastically to Julia Roberts who suddenly turned around.


    "Ryan!"


    Julia-Roberts suddenly didn''t know what to say. She looked at the enthusiastic Ryan in front of her eyes and asked speechlessly, "Why are you here?"


    "I just changed to a new fitness club." Ryan glanced down involuntarily, and the area was not small, and then he said in an admiring tone, "It seems that I made a very correct choice .��


    The previous fitness club was located in North Hollywood, a bit far from Bel Air, and it wasn''t safe in the near future.


    So Ryan just changed a health club near Beverly these days.


    I just didn''t expect to meet Julia Roberts on the second day of my visit.


    No wonder, rich Americans like to choose Beverly Hills to live.

 Chapter 207： talk about life

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    "I haven''t congratulated you on the box office of "Terminator 3" surpassing 200 million U.S. dollars."


    Julia-Roberts looked into Ryan''s eyes and smiled very naturally, "It is said that 20th Century Fox intends to continue to produce the next "Terminator" series of films?"


    This is not news. Facing a blockbuster film series, 20th Century Fox will definitely continue shooting to squeeze out the last bit of commercial value.


    "It''s a pity that I''m not interested in directing a sequel for the time being." Ryan said very frankly, without hiding anything.


    "This is bad news for 20th Century Fox." Julia Roberts stood up with a slightly surprised expression.


    She didn''t expect that Ryan would refuse to continue directing the next "Terminator" film, and she said it without any scruples.


    "It''s been less than a month since "Terminator 3" was released, and the box office in North America is already approaching 300 million US dollars, and the film''s overseas box office has also exceeded 200 million US dollars."


    "You really should continue directing." Julia Roberts'' tone seemed regretful.


    "Compared to shooting a sequel film, I prefer to try something new, and the box office of "Terminator 3" is still a long way from the $300 million mark." Ryan didn''t have a trace of regret on his face .


    He has no interest in continuing to direct the next "Terminator" series of films.


    As for the North American box office of 300 million US dollars!


    "Terminator 3" cannot be "Titanic". The next box office trend of the film will be the same as that of normal commercial films, which will gradually decrease over time.


    The Academy Awards ceremony is approaching soon, and the film''s popularity will definitely be affected to a certain extent. If the North American box office wants to exceed 300 million US dollars, it may take a little bit of luck.


    The only good news is that before March in the North American film market, few commercial blockbusters will be released.


    "I have confidence in you." Julia Roberts took the towel and wiped the sweat from her face, "I bet a lot on "Terminator 3."


    Bet!


    Ryan gave her a weird look, showing a very helpless smile, it seems that most Hollywood stars like to play a few games.


    However, Ryan is not sure about surpassing the box office of "Independence Day" and becoming the North American box office champion.


    "I hope you can make a lot of money." Ryan didn''t want to continue talking. The purpose of his coming to say hello was not just to talk about the box office of "Terminator 3".


    "How about having dinner together tonight?"


    Ryan stared at Julia-Roberts, with a hint of longing in his eyes, and invited, "I wonder if this beautiful lady appreciates it!"


    have dinner together!


    Julia-Roberts frowned indiscernibly, and looked at Ryan for a while, seeming to hesitate.


    After a while, she said, "I need to change my clothes first."


    "There is a nice hotel nearby." Ryan couldn''t help but smile.


    The two didn''t say much at the moment, walked to the rest area, packed up their belongings, and left the fitness club together.


    Arriving at a nearby Hilton Hotel, Ryan asked Daniel Green to go to the front desk to reserve two rooms.


    After getting the room card, Ryan and Julia-Roberts went up the elevator in the underground parking lot, and went to their rooms to change into clean clothes.


    "Okay, don''t wait for me today, you go back first." Ryan asked Daniel Green to go back first, and walked into the room alone.


    After a brief look around, he was quite satisfied with this Hilton Hotel. Ryan took a bathrobe and walked into the bathroom expectantly.


    It didn''t take long, Ryan walked out of the bathroom in a bathrobe, went to the living room to make a cup of black tea himself, sat down and tasted it slowly.


    He is not used to drinking Indian black tea on weekdays, but now he is drinking it with relish, with a hint of rose aroma.


    "Boom..."


    Before the cup of black tea was finished, there was a knock on the door. With joy in his eyes, Ryan stood up immediately, walked to the door quickly, stretched out his hand to open the door, and saw Julia-Roberts without any surprise .


    "Can I come in!" Julia-Roberts looked at Ryan with a faint smile.


    She was wearing a black windbreaker and a white casual shirt underneath, from which she could clearly see the outline of the underwear underneath. She was wearing a black skirt on the lower body, paired with a pair of high-heeled boots.


    Julia-Roberts, who has long blonde hair, looks full of sexiness, and just standing there quietly has an indescribable charm.


    "sure."


    Ryan smiled and invited Julia-Roberts in, and locked the door behind him. His eyes were uncovered, and he looked at Julia-Roberts in front of him. The charm of a mature woman was undoubtedly revealed.


    "Julie, you are simply too charming, as if you have stepped off the screen." Ryan couldn''t help admiring.


    Julia Roberts in this period, even if she was not at the peak of her beauty, she was still very charming, especially her temperament, which far surpassed all Hollywood female stars.


    To put it bluntly, Julia Roberts has an aura, as if she is very confident in herself.


    "Hehe, can I consider this a compliment!" Julia-Roberts chuckled, this was the first time she had heard such a compliment.


    "Of course it''s a compliment." Ryan stretched out his arms around Julia-Roberts''s waist very naturally, feeling the warmth from his hands and the fragrance from her body, and asked tentatively: "Then, what should we do next?" !"


    "What do you think?" Julia Roberts did not refuse, but took off the windbreaker casually, still on the sofa, turned to look at Ryan and asked.


    "We can sit down and talk first." Ryan smiled slightly.


    Since Julia-Roberts didn''t refuse, Ryan naturally wouldn''t be polite. He sat on the sofa with his arms around her, gave her a cup of black tea, and then his eyes began to fall on her pair of long legs.


    Although Julia-Roberts is not a model, she has a very slender figure, at 1.75 meters, with long and charming legs.


    The most perfect point is that she wears a pair of long boots on her legs, and the outline of her legs is very beautiful.


    "You seem to..." Julia Roberts followed Ryan''s gaze and couldn''t help laughing when she saw her long legs. "No wonder you bet someone to kiss the boots, and they are a pair of ladies'' boots."


    "It seems that he proposed it, not me." Ryan raised his eyebrows and immediately retorted.


    "Do you need to take a good look at it!" Julia-Roberts didn''t dwell on this topic, but smiled and looked at Ryan, and at the same time put a pair of long legs on the sofa, lying half-lying, looking like a temptation .


    "Something like this, UU Reading should be brought up by a man." Ryan didn''t wait for Julia-Roberts to speak, he stretched out and took off the boots on her legs, revealing a pair of black silk Beautiful legs.


    "It''s charming, isn''t it!" Ryan exclaimed, then put his hands on...


    (...10,000 words omitted...)


    Early the next morning.


    "Hey, you can''t rest for a while!" Julia Roberts almost cried out with a rosy face, as if she was very comfortable.


    Ryan hugged the smooth and jade-like body in his arms, and his hands became dishonest again, "Julie, you are so charming, and your skills are simply amazing."


    Regarding Julia-Roberts'' technique, Ryan couldn''t help sighing that it was the most comfortable experience he had ever enjoyed.


    "I need to get to the studio before ten o''clock in the morning." Julia Roberts wanted to dissuade Ryan from continuing.


    "That Sony Pictures movie!" Ryan asked, looking at Julia Roberts in his arms.


    "My Best Friend''s Wedding, a romantic movie directed by Hogan, I need to reshoot a few shots today." Julia-Roberts showed an apologetic look.


    With her status and fame in Hollywood, there is no shortage of good scripts.


    For example, "My Best Friend''s Wedding", which is currently being filmed, although the investment of the film is only 45 million US dollars, her salary alone occupies a large proportion.


    However, Julia Roberts is the protagonist in this film, and it is the absolute protagonist. The male protagonist in the film is at best an important supporting role.


    Hearing what Julia Roberts said, Ryan looked at the time, "It''s only less than eight o''clock, we still have at least an hour to enjoy."


    The next moment, before Julia-Roberts could speak, Ryan rolled over and pressed on him.

 Chapter 208： Modify the script

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    At ten o''clock in the morning, Ryan drove Julia-Roberts to the studio of Sony Pictures on time, and agreed to have dinner together in the evening.


    Next, he didn''t go directly to Orion Films, but went back to Bel Air''s mansion first, changed his clothes, and then drove to Orion Films.


    "Terminator 3" is released, and the crew of "The Sixth Sense" will also finish filming. Orion Pictures has begun to speed up the preparations for "Rush Hour".


    This time, we did not continue to use financing, nor did we choose to cooperate with any film company. Instead, Orion Films independently funded, filmed and distributed.


    The reason is very simple. There is no lack of funds in the Orion Films account, but it needs to be a headache for tax avoidance, so Ryan simply spends the money as soon as possible.


    Furthermore, Orion Films cannot always cooperate with other film companies, and must accumulate experience in independent distribution.


    And the most crucial point is that the starring role of "Rush Hour" is a Chinese. Unlike the original script, there are more scenes of Jackie Chan in the script, not just an important supporting role.


    In this way, for other film companies, the risk of investing in a film starring Chinese and black actors is too high.


    Not even 20th Century Fox is interested in investing in Rush Hour.


    Many Hollywood studios believe that Orion Pictures is playing with fire.


    These criticisms did not affect the preparation of the project, and the candidates for the film director and another actor were quickly determined, Brett Ratner, the director of "Rush Hour 1" in the previous life, and Chris Tucker A black actor.


    According to Ryan''s plan, some of the film crew''s locations will be filmed in Germany to fight for the German government''s tax rebate policy.


    Of course, this procedure is very complicated. Orion Films has reached a cooperation with a German intermediary company, and the other party is responsible for opening up the intermediate links. As a reward, they can share a certain percentage of tax rebates.


    As for the tax refund quota in Canada!


    With the channel of Orion Films and the investment scale of "Rush Hour", it is very difficult to apply for a tax rebate from the Canadian government.


    "Brett Ratner and Chris Tucker will take some time to join the cast."


    Jon Fertimer said helplessly to Ryan: "At least until the filming of "Super Thunderbolt" is over, they can''t join the filming crew."


    "Super Boom" is a crime action film and is also the first feature film directed by Brett Ratner, who has been shooting music videos before.


    To put it simply, Brett Ratner used to be a MV director, and he is also a well-known MV director.


    Chris Tucker played an important supporting role in the film.


    "Time is not a problem." Ryan looked down at the script in his hand.


    "However, the director and the two main actors must sign contracts for three films at one time, otherwise they will immediately look for new candidates."


    "Rush Hour" is a series of films. In the previous life, this film has been filmed three times, and it is said that there is a fourth film filming plan.


    So from the beginning, Ryan asked to sign multiple contracts at once, so as not to make the same mistakes as New Line Films in his previous life.


    In the previous life, starting from the second film, the remuneration of film directors and actors has increased significantly, and Jackie Chan even received 15 million US dollars in film remuneration, which is not counting the film''s box office share.


    Chris Tucker''s salary is as high as 20 million US dollars.


    Of course, even if the contract is signed for three films at once, when the film is released and sold at the box office, the salary for the next film will still increase, at most it will not increase to an outrageous height.


    "The agents of Brett Ratner and Chris Tucker expressed that they can accept this condition, and Jackie Chan is also willing to sign a three-film contract."


    "It''s just about the salary. Jackie Chan''s agent said that the three films combined will cost at least US$6 million." Jon Felthammer felt that the salary was a bit high.


    "Promise him." Ryan agreed without thinking.


    The total salary of the three films is 6 million US dollars, and the average one is only 2 million US dollars. In terms of Jackie Chan''s commercial value, it is a little expensive, but it is not impossible to agree.


    Of course, the actual commercial value is not equal to the real salary. With a salary of 2 million US dollars, almost no Hollywood crew will invite him.


    As for the claim on the Internet in the previous life that Jackie Chan starred in "Rush Hour 1" and got a salary of 8 million US dollars, it is simply nonsense.


    With Jackie Chan''s fame in Hollywood at that time, it was impossible to call out a salary of 8 million US dollars, and New Line Pictures would not spend 8 million US dollars in salary to invite a Chinese to star.


    When Jackie Chan really called out a salary of US$8 million to US$10 million in Hollywood, it was after the box office of "Rush Hour 1".


    "Also modify the script and change Chief Executive Han''s daughter to a white adopted daughter." Ryan said after thinking for a while.


    In fact, the script in his hand has been revised several times, and even pushed the entire plot to be rewritten in order to cater to the identity of a Chinese lead actor.


    However, Ryan was still not satisfied. It took a long time for a Chinese and a black to rescue a Chinese girl, which had nothing to do with the current mainstream North American audience.


    Even after watching the movie, many people thought it was a Chinese movie.


    "Remember to send an audition invitation to Emma Roberts and Anne Hathaway." Two familiar faces appeared in Ryan''s mind.


    The former can act as a child, while the latter can act as an adult.


    Emma Roberts!


    Jon Fertimer was slightly taken aback. He knew Anne Hathaway''s name, and she even came to Orion Films.


    But it was the first time he heard the name of Emma-Roberts, and he couldn''t remember who it was for a while.


    Seeing Jon Felthammer''s puzzled look, Ryan explained, "Her aunt is Julia Roberts."


    Suddenly, Jon Fertemer realized that she was the niece of Julia Roberts.


    After talking with Jon Felthammer for a long time, Orion Pictures will focus on "Rush Hour".


    This is also the first time that a medium-scale commercial film has been independently invested, produced, distributed, and promoted since the reorganization of Orion Films.


    After looking at the time, Ryan got up and left the office. He was about to leave for a while, and he had an important appointment tonight. When he walked out of the office building, he happened to meet a very familiar person, but at the same time there were some surprises.


    "Hi Ryan."


    Nicole Kidman is wearing a silver suspender dress, standing in the sun as if shining, outlining the most charming figure, she can be described as a blonde stunner.


    "Just came back from New Zealand!" Ryan showed a smile on the corner of his mouth, looking up and down at Nicole Kidman in front of him, with red lips and blond hair, and a super high-value appearance that is so white that it can be seen inadvertently. The next touch of surprise.


    "I just got off the plane yesterday." Nicole Kidman nodded, "I came back first, and it may take a few days for the other crew members to come back."


    How many more days?


    Ryan frowned. He has been dissatisfied with the filming progress of "The Sixth Sense".


    If it weren''t for the fact that Knight-Shyamalan is only a rookie director and needs to work with the crew in many places, and the budget of the film is not overrun, the effect of the shot is not bad.


    He had already traveled to New Zealand himself.


    In fact, Bruce Willis, one of the leading actors in the film, had already left the crew, even earlier than Cindy Crawford.


    In addition to filming "The Sixth Sense", he also has a film contract, the famous "The Fifth Element".


    However, what made Ryan speechless was that the entire crew still hadn''t finished filming.


    Seemingly aware of Ryan''s uneasy expression, Nicole Kidman immediately changed the subject and said, "Ryan, I owe you a favor."


    Ryan shook his head, "Nicole, you don''t owe me anything."


    "Paramount recommended you to the crew. If you want to thank you, you really need to thank Tom."


    "By the way, why didn''t you see Tom?" Ryan looked around, but didn''t see Tom Cruise.


    "He''s busy with public relations." Nicole Kidman shrugged her pretty shoulders helplessly, and said, "You know, he''s very obsessed with the Oscars."


    In order to win the Oscar for the best actor statuette, Tom Cruise lowered his salary more than once to act, which shows that he is very persistent.


    It''s a pity that he doesn''t seem to be popular with academic old men. In his previous life, until he divorced Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise also failed to win the Oscar for Best Actor.


    On the contrary, Nicole Kidman won the Best Actress at the 75th Academy Awards in the second year of her divorce and became an Oscar queen.


    It has to be said that beautiful women are born with an advantage.


    For this reason, Tom Cruise was furious and even chose to terminate the contract with Pai Kingsley.


    "It''s a pity that I''m not a member of the academy, otherwise I would definitely vote for Tom." Ryan said with some regret.

 Chapter 209： income

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    Near the end of February, the North American film market has entered the end of the winter season. The North American box office of "Terminator 3" reached 280 million U.S. dollars, which basically exhausted all the market potential. In the last seven days a week, it only gained more than one hundred dollars from the market. million dollars at the box office.


    In the overseas box office market, the popularity of "Terminator 3" has also gradually faded, leaving only a few sporadic countries and regions that can still obtain good box office revenue. The growth rate of other major markets has also become very slow.


    Of course, the overseas box office of "Terminator 3" has exceeded the US$300 million mark, and with the US$280 million box office in North America, the global box office of the film has reached US$580 million, and it is estimated that there will be a certain increase in the future. In the end, the global box office should It can exceed $600 million.


    Although it is slightly worse than the $800 million global box office of "Independence Day", it is still very dazzling.


    Even in the global movie box office rankings, it is second only to "Jurassic Park" with a box office of 1.032 billion US dollars, "The Lion King" with a box office of 968 million US dollars, "Independence Day" with a box office of 817 million US dollars, "Forrest Gump". "Biography" grossed $677 million.


    The staff of 20th Century Fox and Orion Pictures were almost crazy with excitement, wishing the whole world could know the news.


    The happiest among them should be the shareholders of 20th Century Fox. Within a year, the box office of two consecutive films exceeded 280 million US dollars in North America and more than 500 million US dollars in the global box office.


    The market value of Twentieth Century Fox has increased a lot, and many people have made a lot of money because of it.


    Ryan, the director of the film and the president of Orion Films, looks very ordinary. Even if "Terminator 3" can finally have a global box office of more than 600 million US dollars, it is still very ordinary in the previous life.


    A total of 100 films were listed in the previous global movie box office rankings, and even the last film had a box office of more than 770 million U.S. dollars.


    With "Terminator 3"''s global box office of 600 million US dollars, it doesn''t even make it into the top 100.


    And compared to the ranking, Ryan is more concerned about the sales of the film''s peripheral products.


    The sales of "Terminator 3"''s peripheral products in North America reached as high as 230 million US dollars, and the sales of peripheral products in overseas markets were equally gratifying, reaching more than 200 million US dollars.


    According to the sharing contract signed by Twentieth Century Fox, Orion Pictures and a number of product manufacturers, they can get 30% of the sales.


    That is to say, the gross profit gained from "Terminator 3" peripheral products alone can not only recover the investment cost of the film, but even make some profits.


    This still does not take into account the advertising revenue in the film, the peripheral copyright revenue, and the North American box office share, the global box office share, etc.


    However, the popularity of "Terminator 3" has passed, and the next income from peripheral products can only be accumulated slowly over time.


    Don''t underestimate this point. Although the income from peripheral products will become less and less over time, it will not stop and will become a long-term stable source of income.


    That''s why Hollywood studios like to acquire libraries of film rights.


    In the most difficult time, Disney relied on its huge income from film copyrights, and finally survived, and even transformed into a media group.


    At the same time, the robbery in North Hollywood happened as scheduled, and the atmosphere in Los Angeles became extremely tense. On the street, you can see police patrolling with guns everywhere.


    In just a few days, due to the public opinion of the society and the media, some government departments in the United States finally decided to carry out a comprehensive change of the police department.


    It can be said that the U.S. police department and arms companies are the biggest beneficiaries of the North Hollywood robbery.


    On the opposite side of the benefits, in the North Hollywood area that was most affected, many families chose to temporarily move away from North Hollywood, and even Helen, Sophia and others chose to temporarily minimize going out.


    Orion Films, Star Economy, and other companies located in North Hollywood have stepped up their security.


    A group of security companies in Los Angeles are the second largest beneficiaries of the incident.


    Ryan didn''t care much about these things at all, he just asked Daniel Green to upgrade the security system of the Bel Air mansion.


    In addition, several bodyguards were hired, and Ryan himself stayed in the editing room with Chris Paul all day.


    After procrastinating for more than ten days, Nate-Shyamalan finally finished filming "The Sixth Sense" and returned to Los Angeles from New Zealand.


    If Ryan had been filmed instead, the film would have been released by now.


    "The Sixth Sense" is not so much a spooky thriller film, but rather a drama film. The plot in the whole film does not have any horror scenes, and does not require special effects. It is more about dialogue scenes and atmosphere creation. .


    However, the crew''s shooting time is somewhat speechless.


    In fact, Knight-Shyamalan also felt aggrieved, not because he didn''t want to shoot quickly, but because the acting skills of the leading actor Scarlett-Johnson in the film were far from meeting his requirements.


    As soon as the crew started filming, Knight-Shyamalan stopped over and over again. The short shot of just over ten seconds took a full half a day to shoot. In the end, he had to lower the requirements, which was considered barely passed.


    In the face of an underage girl, he can��t be angry, he can only cheer and encourage, otherwise he will not mention Scarlett Johansson��s identity, and the relationship with Ryan, just the underage protection organization and the American Parent Teacher Association , can make him want to live and die.


    It''s not that Scarlett Johansson doesn''t have acting skills. She just won the 12th Independent Spirit Award for Best Actress nomination for her role in "Manny and Lo".


    At least among the underage actors in Hollywood, Scarlett Johansson''s acting skills have been recognized by many people.


    Even Disney approached her, wanting to sign a long-term contract with her, but Helen directly refused.


    Disney''s underage actors, although they can quickly become famous, are also a kind of shackles, few people can break free, and Disney''s child stars have always been notoriously chaotic Besides, Scarlett Johansson There is no shortage of good screenplays.


    It is enough to show that Scarlett Johansson''s acting skills are fully qualified for the roles in most Hollywood films.


    However, for the characters in "The Sixth Sense", Scarlett Johansson seems to lack a trace of spirituality.


    According to Knight-Shyamalan''s requirements for the character itself, it should be a little angel who really loves, not a weird girl with problems.


    Fortunately, the filming was stumbling into a small half, and after countless adjustments, Scarlett Johansson seemed to have gotten the hang of it, and it was completely different from when she first joined the filming crew, as if she was a different person.


    While Knight Shyamalan was happy, he was also a little worried. The contrast between Scarlett Johansson''s state before and after was too great, which could easily make people feel awkward in the film.


    In desperation, he could only discuss with producer Frank Marshall, Bruce Willis and other leading actors of the film to make a reshoot of the scene that Scarlett Johansson had filmed earlier.


    To put it bluntly, it is a reshoot.


    Frank Marshall did not hesitate for long, and agreed directly. Including the New Zealand government''s tax rebate subsidy, the crew''s funds were completely sufficient.


    Neither Ryan nor Paramount made explicit objections.


    Only Bruce - Willis'' agent said that Bruce - Willis needs to finish filming as soon as possible and join another crew.


    Knight Shyamalan could only change the filming plan, focusing on shooting scenes about Bruce Willis first, and promised him that he could stagger the shooting time of another crew.


    As a result, the filming progress of the entire crew has been delayed again and again, and the filming of all the actors has just ended not long ago. Nicole Kidman returned to Los Angeles at that time.

 Chapter 210： Small soup dumpling

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    "How''s it going?" Ryan walked into the newly established editing room of Orion Films and asked Chris Paul, who was busy.


    As Orion Pictures gradually gets on the right track, it is impossible to release only a few films a year, and more or less low-budget films will be released.


    Almost all of these low-cost films come from film festivals, such as the Sundance Film Festival in the United States, the New York Film Festival, and the San Francisco Film Festival.


    There are also some European film festivals, such as the Cannes Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival, which buy out the North American copyrights of some films at low prices.


    Films bought from these film festivals hardly enter cinemas, and are usually directly released offline videotapes and discs.


    Adding all these things together, they can at least bring hundreds of thousands of dollars, or even millions of dollars in revenue to Orion Pictures every year.


    A film bought for thousands of dollars, at most ten or twenty thousand dollars, can often be sold for a good price after being edited by Orion Films, and it can also enrich the company''s film copyright library.


    This is the main performance guarantee for most second- and third-tier distribution companies in Hollywood. Only a few leaders of second-tier distribution companies dare to try such large-scale commercial films as investing in "Terminator 3".


    As a result, Orion Pictures needed to have an editing room of its own.


    Chris Paul became an editor of Orion Films, not only increased his income a lot, but also returned to the ranks of Hollywood commercial film editors again.


    Chris Paul continued to work on the work at hand, and said without turning his head: "Basically, it is over, and it was re-edited according to your requirements, and the rest only needs to be checked a few times from beginning to end."


    No editor can guarantee that there will be no goofy scenes in the film he edits.


    The best way is to find a few more people, watch it repeatedly, and try to find out the goofy shots.


    "Show it first." Ryan wanted to watch it himself first.


    To be honest, Knight-Shyamalan''s shooting standards are obviously worse than those in his previous life.


    No matter in terms of experience, character dialogue, and plot handling, they are all a little worse than the original version of "The Sixth Sense" in the previous life.


    Of course, there is no way to do this. Compared with Nate Shyamalan in his previous life, he lacks the experience accumulated over time and can only make up for it in editing.


    When Chris Paul edited for the first time, he only used the shots shot behind the crew. Ryan watched the sample and was basically satisfied, but felt that something was missing.


    So I asked someone to bring over the original footage shot by the crew and edit it again.


    Many shots that are useless in the eyes of novice directors can turn into different effects in the hands of experienced editors.


    The simplest example, "Apocalypse Now" is a work directed by Francis Ford Coppola.


    The film editor Walter Murch edited a classic film out of a bunch of messy shots, which fully demonstrated the level of master editing.


    Now "Apocalypse Now" has become a master editing template.


    Frank Marshall himself carried the edited samples, went to the front of the projector, and started showing the film.


    At this time, there was an extra person in the editing room, to be precise, it should be an underage girl, Scarlett Johansson.


    Her parents have been at odds recently, almost to the point of divorce, her father stays at home all day drinking, and this is her father''s second marriage.


    So for a while, Scarlett Johansson will stay in Los Angeles, even if she has no plans to return to New York during the holidays.


    Ryan ignored the curious Scarlett Johansson, staring at the screen intently, every scene needs to be watched carefully.


    About halfway through the film, Ryan suddenly stopped, "Go back a few seconds, right here."


    "Nicole Kidman''s outfit has changed from the last scene."


    "Just now she should have been wearing a pair of diamond earrings, but now the diamonds on them have turned into pearls."


    Nate Shyamalan looked at it carefully several times, and his face became a little embarrassed.


    At the time of filming, he, the director, didn''t pay attention to these details at all. If Ryan hadn''t suddenly called a stop and pointed out the leaks, he might not have discovered it until now.


    In fact, he can��t be blamed, mainly because Nicole Kidman��s blond hair is too long, it can easily cover the earrings, and most people can��t find it without looking carefully.


    "Any other lens changes?" Ryan asked, turning to Chris Paul.


    The best way is to change to another lens, as long as the earrings are not exposed.


    As for reshoots!


    Let��s not talk about whether Nicole Kidman has time, right now this is Los Angeles, not New Zealand, it��s impossible to build it in a studio according to the scene in the film, let alone bring the whole crew, Return to New Zealand for reshoots.


    "I need to check."


    Chris Paul began to flip through and record, and said: "There are a few shots, you can choose from them."


    There are very few shots that pass through at once, and those shots that shout to stop are also editing materials.


    Ryan nodded and continued watching the sample without saying anything.


    For Chris Paul, this little matter can be easily resolved.


    The film of "The Sixth Sense" is not very long, even if it is a rough cut sample, it is only about 120 minutes.


    Soon the screening of the whole film ended, and Ryan was very satisfied with Chris Paul''s editing level.


    It is obviously much better than the last time, and overall speaking, the effect of the film is no worse than that of the original "The Sixth Sense".


    Even, the handling of some subtle plots is better than the original version.


    What satisfies him the most is that Scarlett Johansson''s performance in the film is very good, which makes people''s eyes shine.


    No wonder, Nate Shyamalan exclaimed, our little Scarlett Johansson, as if overnight, she suddenly grew up.


    "Our little soup dumplings are doing well." Ryan reached out and rubbed Scarlett Johansson''s hair.


    "Ryan!"


    Scarlett Johansson pushed Ryan''s hand away like a lion cub with its hair blown up, and stared at him fiercely, "Don''t call me Xiaotangbao, or I will tell everyone that you are talking to someone else again. woman fucks."


    "It''s up to you." Ryan looked at her with a smile, "Anyway, I like the name Xiaotangbao, which makes me feel kind."


    The crew just came back from New Zealand a few days ago. Sophia took Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman to Chinatown to experience what the Chinese New Year is like, and had a Chinese meal by the way.


    When Scarlett-Johnson was eating a kind of soup dumpling, she was too impatient to eat it, so the soup inside was scalded hard.


    Since then, Natalie Portman has ridiculed it as a small soup dumpling.


    (It is said that she got this name "soup dumpling" because she was accidentally scalded while eating soup dumplings in a city on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.)


    "Chris, cut it again, and then ask someone to make a soundtrack for the film." Ryan did not continue to choose Skywalker sound effects this time, but chose a more professional soundtrack company.


    Chris Paul nodded, "Actually, Orion can buy a small music studio, which can save money and be more convenient."


    "Many of the films that have been edited twice have terrible soundtracks, and it''s not cost-effective to find someone to remake the soundtrackChris-Paul couldn''t help complaining, "I don''t know how those people chose soundtrack. "


    The seven major Hollywood film companies all have their own music studios, including original music production, sound effect production, audio editing, ADR recording, and a series of sound productions.


    Even many second-tier film companies are no exception, and the sound effects of Skywalker belong to Lucasfilm.


    "Good suggestion." Ryan nodded, accepting the suggestion.


    It can improve the production capabilities of Orion Films, and it doesn''t cost much.


    "Then it''s up to you."


    Ryan turned around and reached out to rub Scarlett Johansson''s hair again. Under her angry eyes, he said, "How about going fishing in the afternoon!"


    "Natalie needs to train with the acting teacher in the afternoon." He added a special sentence.


    Natalie Portman has almost been confirmed, and she will star in "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" and will be an important role in the film.


    For this reason, Helen hired an acting teacher specially for her, to familiarize herself with the script for a period of time and experience the characters.


    As for Charlize Theron!


    After Helen read the script, she directly gave up on this plan. There was no character suitable for Charlize-Theron at all.


    Scarlett Johansson''s eyes lit up, "I''m going to catch a few more fish and let that damned guy see what I got."


    Ryan rolled his eyes, knowing that this would be the case. The relationship between Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman, instead of improving over time, became worse.


    The only consolation is that the two of them have never really fought at least, at most they have verbally attacked and ridiculed each other, plus countless pranks.

 Chapter 211： get busy

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    The beach not far from the residence.


    Ryan pulled up the fishing rod, took a large grouper off the hook, put it in the bucket, put the bait on it, and threw it into the sea again.


    "Another one?"


    On Scarlett Johansson''s pretty face, there was a hint of envy, "It seems that you are lucky today."


    "It has nothing to do with luck, it''s because your skills are too poor." Ryan looked sideways at Scarlett Johansson next to her. After an afternoon, her fish bucket was still empty.


    In contrast, in Ryan''s fish bucket, there are already three or four fish, large and small, which look very beautiful together.


    Scarlett Johansson quickly pulled up her fishing rod, looked at the fishhook with no harvest on it, curled her lips, and threw the fishing rod aside, "I''m not suitable for fishing."


    She looked at Ryan''s fish bucket, and suddenly came up with an idea, "Ryan, how about I help you carry the fish bucket when I get back later!"


    Hearing her words, Ryan glanced at her with a half-smile, "Getting something for nothing is not what a good girl should do."


    "Fishing requires patience, as long as you calm down, there will always be something to gain."


    Scarlett Johansson pouted, she didn''t think she would gain anything.


    Immediately stood up, walked towards Daniel Green not far away, staring at Daniel Green''s fish bucket inadvertently, as if thinking of something else.


    Regarding Scarlett Johansson''s little move, Ryan just glanced at it, then shook his head and looked away, expressing a moment of silence for Daniel Green in his heart.


    Poor Daniel Green, one afternoon''s gain is about to become nothing.


    "When I see Scarlett, I always think of when I was young." Cindy Crawford was lying under a big parasol with huge sunglasses on her face, looking at Scarlett- Johnson''s back, there seems to be a hint of memory in his eyes.


    "That''s the other side of her that you haven''t seen." Ryan couldn''t help but get a headache when he thought of the quarrel between Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman.


    Scarlett Johansson is not a good girl, and Natalie Portman is not a bully.


    Cindy Crawford nodded thoughtfully. She knew better than Ryan what most underage girls were like.


    After chatting for a while, she suddenly asked, "When will "The Sixth Sense" be released?"


    "On the eve of the summer vacation? It''s still July!"


    It is now the beginning of March, and there are less than two months before the summer vacation. The release date of "The Sixth Sense" will be around the summer vacation without accident.


    "Probably early April."


    Ryan took a sip of a drink and said, "In the next day or two, Paramount and Orion Pictures will start the pre-film promotion plan."


    "Cindy, you''ll get busy sometime later."


    Every summer, the competition is extremely fierce, so Paramount does not want to release "The Sixth Sense" in the highly competitive summer file.


    So now April is just a good time.


    From April to the first weekend of May, it is a deserted spring file, and few big-investment commercial films are released.


    But there are occasional exceptions, such as this year''s spring file is particularly lively.


    A film "Liar Liar" released by Universal Pictures is expected to be released at the end of March. The director of the film is Tom Sadiak, and the starring role is the famous Kim Carrey.


    At the beginning of April, "The Sixth Sense" was invested and released by Paramount and Orion Pictures. The investment of the film was 35 million US dollars, which can be regarded as a medium-scale commercial film.


    Ryan spent 3 million US dollars to buy the script at the beginning, which caused some media''s ideas before the promotion of the film started.


    On April 11, there will be Sony Pictures'' "The Plague of Python," starring cousin Jennifer Lopez, with a budget of $45 million.


    It can be said that this year''s Spring Festival stalls are not deserted at all.


    "I''d rather be busy than be idle all day like I am now." There was a trace of expectation on Cindy Crawford''s face, and she seemed a little nervous.


    The failure of the last film made her almost leave Hollywood completely, and her career fell into a trough.


    Once the box office of "The Sixth Sense" is not satisfactory, then she may really only have to choose to leave Hollywood. Apart from this, there is no other way to choose.


    On the sea level, the sun gradually began to set, reflecting a piece of red sea water, Ryan and the others began to pack their things and prepare to leave.


    Scarlett Johansson got her wish and carried a large fish bucket. It could be clearly seen that there were at least four or five sea fish in it.


    It can be predicted that a war will 100% break out between her and Natalie Portman tonight.


    So Ryan simply left her to eat, so as not to cause Helen to complain.


    For fishing, Ryan is just a way to relax, and then he also needs to get busy.


    The promotion and distribution of "The Sixth Sense" can rely on Paramount''s channels, but another film "A Basket of Little Ghosts" by Knight-Shyamalan has to rely entirely on Orion Pictures'' own promotion and distribution channels.


    This film is also the first film officially released since Ryan bought Orion Films.


    The rest of the films bought from major film festivals, even if they can be shown in cinemas, will only be screened in a sporadic dozen or so theaters in the final scale.


    On the bright side, Orion Pictures isn''t out of luck.


    In the morning, Orion Films is still negotiating with Paramount and theater companies about the release scale of "The Sixth Sense".


    In the afternoon, Orion Films began to discuss with the theater company alone about the release plan of "A Basket of Little Ghosts".


    Regarding the behavior of Orion Pictures, some staff members of Paramount were quite dissatisfied, but they didn''t say much in the end.


    After all, this is just a normal business behavior.


    In addition, Ryan has to pay attention to the preparations of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", and this time he also put forward a new cooperation request.


    In principle, Ryan agreed to continue the cooperation with 20th Century Fox, on the premise that the method of cooperation should be changed, and both parties should share the investment in the film.


    Orion Films is responsible for the promotion and distribution of the film in North America, and 20th Century Fox is responsible for the promotion and distribution of the film overseas.


    This is not an unusual way of collaborating.


    It''s just that very few second-tier film companies propose this kind of cooperation, and most of them are cooperation among the seven major film companies.


    Of course, at least for now, Ryan has the capital to come up with this kind of cooperation.


    Looking at the entire Hollywood film company, none of them can ignore the income brought by the huge sales of "Terminator 3".


    In terms of the North American box office alone, Orion Pictures has already received the first share of up to 66 million U.S. dollars.


    According to the distribution agreement signed with the theater company, two weeks before the film''s release, the theater company can only get 10% of the box office cut, so the North American box office share is the first to get the most.


    It is expected that there will be more than 44 million US dollars in box office revenue.


    (Including film distribution fees.)


    This is not the end yet, all the North American copyrights of the film have been sold, and another 39 million US dollars can be reaped.


    The overseas box office share will be lower, and 20th Century Fox will exclusively enjoy the overseas distribution of the film, but Orion Pictures can still reap more than 50 million US dollars.


    In addition to the TV adaptation copyright, video tapes, discs and other peripheral income in some countries, overseas income can also earn more than 35 million US dollars.


    In addition to the previous advertising revenue, peripheral product sharing, etc. Even if the film investment cost, publicity budget, guild sharing, etc. need to be excluded, Orion Films can eventually share nearly 200 million US dollars income.


    As for Twentieth Century Fox!


    The income of Twentieth Century Fox is much higher than that of Orion Pictures.


    So even though Twentieth Century Fox felt that Ryan''s proposed cooperation method was a little difficult to accept, they still didn''t say no.


    In Hollywood, 20th Century Fox is not the only film company that has overseas distribution channels, such as Paramount, which has been eyeing it, and Sony Pictures, which is ambitious.


    There are also Universal Pictures and Disney.


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 Chapter 212： chicago

    The next morning, in the reception room of Orion Pictures, Ryan met Colette Singer, the head of 20th Century Fox''s distribution department.


    The two are old acquaintances, and there was Colette Singer at the trial meeting of "The Blair Witch".


    "I heard that you are preparing a new film?" Colette Singer asked tentatively.


    "That''s right." Ryan admitted directly, and said, "It''s a modern action movie."


    "So have you chosen a good partner?" Colette-Singer expressed very clearly, "For example, how about 20th Century Fox!"


    "Compared to other film companies, your cooperation with Twentieth Century Fox has been very pleasant so far."


    Twentieth Century Fox is not the only film company that pays attention to Orion Films and Ryan''s preparations for new projects.


    "Actually, as long as 20th Century Fox agrees to the request made by Orion Pictures, we can sign a cooperation agreement at any time." Ryan said with a faint smile.


    Regarding the preparatory work for the "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" project, Orion Films has already started preliminary preparations. Even if it fails to reach a cooperation agreement with 20th Century Fox, the preparatory work will continue.


    At the same time, Orion Films is still in contact with several other film companies with overseas distribution capabilities.


    "No Hollywood film company will give up the North American distribution commission, let alone the project you directed." Colette-Singer said very bluntly, giving up the North American distribution of the film is almost equivalent to losing tens of millions of dollars in benefits.


    You know, for any film Ryan has directed, the income from North American distribution commissions is at least tens of millions of dollars.


    "Twentieth Century Fox can share with you the benefits brought by North American distribution, but it cannot completely give up." Colette-Singer''s tone was very firm.


    This is also the bottom line of 20th Century Fox.


    Ryan smiled and didn''t answer the question.


    In fact, in addition to several Hollywood film companies with overseas distribution channels, there is another overseas distribution company that is in contact with Orion Films and wants to win the overseas distribution rights of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.


    Speaking of which, this company is also quite famous, a name that many people knew in the 1990s.


    However, its main business is not in film distribution, but in music records.


    Polygram was the most famous and largest record company in the world in the 1990s, and it is also the oldest record company in the world so far.


    Since the early 1990s, Polygram has been involved in the film distribution industry. Relying on its many branches around the world, including some countries in Europe and Asia, Polygram has initially established a global distribution channel framework.


    Of course, Polygram is only a record company based in the UK. Without the support of Hollywood''s huge resources, let alone the world''s largest box office market, the UK alone cannot support Polygram''s ambitions.


    For Hollywood, it''s hardly a threat.


    Even, in the eyes of the seven major Hollywood film companies, Polygram''s overseas distribution capabilities are just a joke.


    Naturally, Ryan would not be so stupid as to cooperate with PolyGram and hand over the overseas distribution of Mr. and Mrs. Smith to PolyGram.


    However, he did not directly reject Polygram, but continued to contact Polygram, and even agreed to give Polygram the production of the opening song in the film.


    Colette-Singer seemed to have anticipated the current situation long ago, and still said: "The North American distribution channel of Orion Films is far inferior to that of 20th Century Fox, which will affect the future box office revenue of films."


    Ryan naturally knew the North American distribution channels of Orion Pictures, not to mention compared with 20th Century Fox, even compared with New Line Pictures, I am afraid that it is far worse.


    Of course, this is not the main reason for him to change.


    "The whole project has just been approved, and it hasn''t even been officially released to the public. We have enough time to discuss this matter." Ryan is not in a hurry.


    Big deal, let Orion Films invest and distribute alone, and when the film hits the box office in North America, there will naturally be film companies rushing to cooperate.


    "Well, it seems that I can''t change your decision." Colette Singer said with a look of regret on his face, "Then how about another way."


    "Is there any thought about merging Orion Pictures and the studio, the two together into 20th Century Fox?"


    "I know you don''t lack funds."


    "Mergers and acquisitions are completely possible through stock swaps, and you will become one of the largest individual shareholders of 20th Century Fox."


    Speaking of this, Colette Singer is inevitably a little envious.


    In just a few years, he transformed from a rookie director with nothing to a billionaire, an existence that even 20th Century Fox could not ignore.


    Ryan frowned. This is not the first time that 20th Century Fox has expressed similar plans. The seven major Hollywood film companies, including MGM, have all issued similar merger applications.


    However, Ryan never agreed.


    He is not opposed to mergers and acquisitions, but it is far from the time now.


    Not to mention the temporarily frozen "Chain Saw" series, but also the upcoming "Sixth Sense" and the upcoming "Rush Hour" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith".


    It is only the copyright of "Harry Potter" and a group of Marvel superheroes, such as "X-Men", "Spider-Man", "Fantastic Four", and the final move "Avengers".


    Unimaginable benefits will be created in the future.


    This is not counting the "Ice Age" that has been half-produced, and the copyright of "Tomb Raider" that has just been bought.


    "Tomb Raider" is an action-adventure game released by a British game company. In order to recover the investment as soon as possible, the game company has almost no hesitation in selling the film adaptation rights.


    Therefore, it is obviously not in Ryan''s interest to merge Orion Pictures and studios into 20th Century Fox at this time.


    In the previous life, Disney spent a full US$4.22 billion to buy Marvel, and it was still a Marvel without the copyrights of "X-Men", "Spider-Man", and "Fantastic Four".


    In comparison, how much Orion Pictures and studios can estimate now!


    "If this is the opinion of 20th Century Fox, then I need some time to consider it."


    "As for the cooperation on the "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" project, we can continue to negotiate." Ryan smiled, neither refusing nor agreeing.


    "Of course." Colette Singer smiled.


    It is best to agree to a merger and acquisition. Even if the merger fails, as long as Ryan Gosling can make concessions, he has achieved his goal.


    Except for the copyright of the "Chain Saw" series of films, 20th Century Fox doesn''t value Orion Pictures and that studio very much, and what it really values ??is Ryan Gosling himself.


    As for the copyrights of the Marvel Comics superheroes, it is also dispensable, otherwise 20th Century Fox would not have sold the copyrights of the superheroes it had acquired.


    Colette-Singer did not stay long, then got up to say goodbye,


    In fact, Ryan is very aware of 20th Century Fox''s plan, and even any Hollywood film company will find it difficult to agree to give up North American distribution.


    However, he still wants to fight for it.


    At this moment, Jon Fertimer pushed open the door and walked in, holding a document in his hand.


    "This is a music production studio located in Chicago. It not only has a complete music production system, but also has released several singles, and the price is very reasonable."


    "The only requirement is that the shareholders of the music production studio hope that the transaction can be concluded as soon as possible, and the funds must be paid in one lump sum." Jon Felthammer put the materials in his hand on the table.


    "You can agree to it." Ryan agreed without thinking, "In addition, it is best to move the entire studio to Los Angeles."


    "I don''t want to have people flying around all day."


    Chicago is a bit far from Los Angeles, and you need to fly to and from it.


    "It shouldn''t be a problem." Jon Fertimer nodded and said, "For most blacks, Chicago is not a good place."


    Most of the studio''s employees are almost all black and ethnic minorities.


    "The law and order in Chicago is really bad." Speaking of Chicago, Ryan suddenly thought of another thing, "Have you ever been to Broadway?"


    Broadway!


    Jon-Fertimer was taken aback for a momentWhy did he suddenly mention Broadway?


    ""Chicago"!" The next moment, Ryan said directly.


    Jon Fertemer suddenly understood, "A musical adaptation?"


    With more than 900 performances, this musical is considered one of the most famous musicals on Broadway.


    "Buy the copyright of the film adaptation first." Ryan also likes to buy various copyrights in addition to writing scripts.


    "I''m afraid it will take some time to inquire about the whereabouts of the copyright of this musical adaptation." Jon Felthammer thought for a while, and estimated that the copyright of the film adaptation may not still be in the hands of Broadway.


    Ryan handed over this matter to Jon Fertimer, it would be best if he could buy it, and there would be no loss if he couldn''t.


    In Hollywood, Ryan is not the only one who likes to buy various copyrights. Besides the film companies, there are also many directors, producers, and actors who like to buy some copyrights, waiting for the right opportunity to put them on the big screen.


    Not to mention, there are also notorious copyright companies.


    When he was about to leave work, Ryan received a very unexpected call from Carter-Eisner of Touchstone Films. It seemed that Taylor-Swift had a fight with someone in the recording studio.


    At the beginning, Touchstone Pictures canceled the cooperation on the "The Truman Show" project, and originally promised Taylor-Swift the opportunity to study music at Disney, which was almost bankrupt.


    It was Carter - Eisner who went there personally and asked someone to take Taylor - Swift down.


    In any case, Carter Eisner is Michael Eisner''s nephew and has a certain right to speak in Disney.

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    Outside a recording studio in North Hollywood, Ryan led three aggrieved girls into a coffee shop.


    Ryan called the waiter to bring over a cup of coffee, and quietly looked at the three underage girls who were sitting honestly opposite, with a faint bruise on their faces. grab grab


    "Scarlett!"


    Ryan stared at one of the girls with a bad expression, and asked, "Why are you in the recording studio?"


    Before Scarlett Johansson could speak, Taylor Swift spoke first, "They did it first."


    "Taylor!"


    Ryan glanced at Taylor-Swift unkindly, "I''ll go back and explain to Mr. Swift and Mrs. Andre later about your matter."


    Ryan''s words made Taylor Swift''s little face turn pale, and she looked at Ryan pitifully. She didn''t want to go back and explain to her parents.


    Ryan ignored Taylor Swift''s eyes, but stared at Scarlett Johansson, "You speak first!"


    Scarlett Johansson curled her lips, and said with some reluctance: "They were the ones who mocked Taylor first."


    "The Mickey Mouse Club has been disbanded a long time ago. They can only go home obediently. Only Taylor can continue to study at Disney."


    "Besides, that little **** Christina-Aguilera made the first move."


    The Mickey Mouse Club!


    And Christina Aguilera!


    Ryan frowned, and his face gradually eased, "Then you shouldn''t do anything, but call me immediately."


    "Wait for Penelope Pataky to come out later, you go apologize first, remember to be polite."


    Penelope Pataky, she''s still in the studio working on it.


    In many cases, a lawyer is far better than Ryan himself.


    Scarlett-Johnson rolled her eyes and asked her to apologize? And still apologize to that **** Christina Aguilera!


    "Don''t think about it, I didn''t do anything wrong." As she spoke, she glared fiercely in the direction of the recording studio. This matter must not be finished.


    "Scarlett!"


    Ryan rubbed his temples with some headaches, and then said helplessly: "You are no longer an ordinary girl, but an actor."


    "It''s about to be released. At this time, there will be negative news about the leading actor of the film, which will cause a lot of trouble."


    Scarlett - Johansson not only starred in, but also starred in the film, otherwise Carter - Eisner would not have called him.


    Scarlett Johansson stubbornly remained silent, she said she would not apologize.


    Seeing her attitude, Ryan didn''t bother to continue talking. Anyway, it was just a conflict between a group of underage girls, and it was impossible for the media to report on a large scale.


    It''s not that I don''t want to, but that I can''t. The juvenile protection organizations in the United States are not easy to mess with.


    What''s more, one of the investors is Paramount.


    Paramount is not only a film company and distribution company, it also owns a well-known record company, and Paramount''s largest shareholder is Viacom Group, a worldwide media group.


    It can be easy to overwhelm a lot of things, including the immediate.


    Ryan had no choice but to focus on another girl whose appearance seemed familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before.


    "You are?" Ryan asked, looking at her.


    "Britney is my friend." Taylor Swift, who was the protagonist of the incident, replied again.


    "Taylor, I didn''t ask you." Ryan glared at her angrily, causing Taylor-Swift to shrink his neck in fright and quickly shut his mouth.


    "Hi Mr. Ryan, my name is Britney Spears."


    "Actually, Christina-Aguilera came after me just now." The girl looked a little nervous, obviously recognizing Ryan''s identity.


    Britney Spears!


    Ryan was taken aback for a moment, and glanced at Britney Spears across the way, no wonder she felt familiar just now.


    It turned out to be the famous Britney Spears, and then she thought of Christina-Aguilera and the Mickey Mouse Club that she and Scarlett had just mentioned.


    For a moment, Ryan seemed to have returned to his previous life.


    Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, a pair of plastic sisters who have known each other for a long time, maintain their status as friends on the surface, but their conflicts are very fierce in private.


    Of course, for the singers in the European and American music circles, Ryan can recognize few at a glance. Apart from Michael Jackson, the only one I am afraid is Taylor Swift.


    Taylor-Swift''s appearance and figure are too easy to remember


    However, the fame of Britney Spears is unquestionable, and even a representative singer in the European and American music scene in the future, which has influenced an entire era.


    "Get your agent to pick you up." Ryan looked at Britney Spears and shook his head.


    This girl is not a good girl. Compared with Scarlett Johansson in her previous life, she is simply nothing.


    "He''s right outside." Britney Spears pointed to a man across the street through the glass window.


    "Scarlett, go and invite this gentleman in." Ryan instructed Scarlett Johansson unceremoniously.


    Scarlett Johansson was somewhat reluctant, but she still stood up and walked out of the cafe.


    "Hello, Mr. Ryan, my name is Larry Rudolph, Britney''s manager." Larry Rudolph spoke very politely.


    In fact, he had already seen Britney in the coffee shop just now, but he was too embarrassed to rush over.


    After all, Ryan Gosling, who is sitting opposite Britney, is not only the most famous director in Hollywood, but also has a good cooperative relationship with Paramount and 20th Century Fox, as well as a film company with distribution channels in North America .


    Otherwise, how could Taylor-Swift have stayed in Disney to study music!


    Even the members of the Mickey Mouse Club had no choice but to leave Disney sadly. On the contrary, the young Taylor-Swift could stay in Disney to study.�ԑޑ�


    "Hi Mr. Larry!" Ryan shook his hand and invited him to sit down.


    "I''m very sorry for what happened in the afternoon." Ryan helped him order a cup of coffee, "This matter can be handed over to my lawyer, and it won''t cause any trouble for Britney."


    While speaking, Ryan took out a personal business card from his arms, put it in front of Larry Rudolph, and continued: "Orion Pictures invests in some films every year, and needs to produce a large number of original tracks."


    "If you don''t mind, you can ask Britney to come to the recording studio of Orion Films to try out the effect."


    Recording studio!


    There was a hint of surprise on Taylor Swift''s face, "Is it a new recording studio?"


    Ryan suddenly thought of the recording studio of Orion Films, and he might have to wait for a while, so he explained with some embarrassment, "Orion Films is about to buy a music production studio, and it will take a while to move the studio to Los Angeles."


    "But guaranteed to be the latest studio."


    Film companies are more willing to invest in recording studio equipment than record companies. As for whether there is any use for the recording studios of the two, Ryan is not clear.


    Larry-Rudolph looked at the business card in front of him, subconsciously, he clenched his fist hard, and Britney must seize this opportunity.


    "Britney can wait for a while." Larry-Rudolph carefully put away the business card.


    An opportunity to sing the theme song or ending song of a movie is simply a shortcut to fame for a young singer who has not yet released a single or record.


    There''s even a possibility that Britney could sing a track from the Ryan Gosling-directed film.


    Of course, even an ordinary film is also a rare opportunity for Britney.


    Larry Rudolph didn''t stay long, and took Britney up to leave. He needed to go back as soon as possible to share the news with Britney''s mother Lynn-Irene Bridge.


    Not long after, Penelope Pataky walked in, reached out and pinched Taylor Swift''s face, "I think Mr. Swift will be very angry if he knows."


    Taylor-Swift''s pretty little face turned pale. She needs to think about how to explain to her parents when she gets home at night.�ԑ�League of Legends


    "And Scarlett."


    Penelope Pataky glanced at Scarlett Johansson and said, "You shouldn''t take Taylor with you, but you need to keep the evidence first, and call the police as soon as possible."


    "Then I can sue them for bankruptcy."


    Scarlett Johansson nodded thoughtfully, thinking it was a good idea to leave that little **** with nothing.


    "Ahem!" Ryan quickly coughed lightly, interrupting Penelope-Pataky''s continuation, "How is the matter resolved?"


    "Do you need me to come forward in person!"


    "Don''t worry, this matter is a thing of the past." Penelope Pataky said lightly: "Not everyone can face the pressure of Paramount and remain indifferent."


    Before coming over, Ryan called Shirley Lansing, hoping to use Paramount''s influence to completely suppress this matter.


    Ryan breathed a sigh of relief Finally, the worst situation did not happen, and then he glanced at Taylor Swift and Scarlett Johansson with some headaches, and asked, "Where are you two with Daniel will go back to Bel Air first, and wait for Helen to come over."


    Taylor Swift and Scarlett Johansson looked at each other, Qiqi chose to go back to Bel Air with Daniel.


    At that moment, Ryan sent the two of them to the car and asked Daniel Green to drive back first. On the way, he found a doctor to check their bodies and apply some ointment.


    As the car gradually moved away, Ryan''s eyes fell on Penelope Pataky, and he invited: "It''s getting late, how about having dinner together!"


    The relationship between the two is a bit complicated. Apart from the relationship at work, they occasionally relax.


    Penelope Pataky knew exactly what Ryan meant.


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 Chapter 214： comrade ***

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    "Sorry, I need to attend a business party for the evening." Penelope Pataky did not agree, but watched Ryan refuse.


    Regarding Penelope Pataky''s refusal, Ryan could only shrug his shoulders without expressing anything.


    "However." Penelope Pataky suddenly changed her voice and said, "You can go there with me."


    "Very happy to serve a beautiful lady." Ryan agreed with a smile.


    Now the two drove to the outside of the Four Seasons Hotel, and they could see a lot of vehicles on the road from a distance, almost all luxury cars, and even some familiar figures could be seen at the entrance of the hotel.


    "This is high society in Los Angeles!" Ryan looked out through the car window.


    "A party from a real estate agent in New York. My mother knew him, and he was not a high-society one." Penelope Pataky parked the car, held Ryan''s arm, and walked towards Walk to the hotel entrance.


    Ryan has never been interested in business parties, not to mention that the host of the party is a real estate developer from New York.


    When he and Penelope Pataky came to the door of the banquet hall, Ryan was very surprised to see a familiar face.


    "Long time no see, Penelope." Donald��***, who was the host of the banquet, came over very enthusiastically and said hello, "You are becoming more and more charming, but unfortunately your mother doesn''t have time to come over today."


    "Hello, Mr. Donald." Penelope Pataky greeted, then pointed to Ryan and introduced: "This is my employer, Ryan Gosling."


    Ryan Gosling!


    Donald-*** was a little confused about this name, as if he had heard it somewhere.


    "The director of "Terminator 3" and the president of Orion Pictures." The staff next to him glanced at Ryan, and immediately whispered a reminder.


    Donald�o*** eyes lit up, and he looked at Ryan with surprise on his face, "Hello, Director Ryan, my daughter Ivanka is your fan."


    After finishing speaking, Donald-*** stepped forward deliberately, and said in a low voice: "There is a role that suits me, you can send me an audition invitation."


    Well, Donald-*** has guest-starred in several films, such as "Home Alone 2" and the TV series "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air".


    And "It''s Merry Night", which won him the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor.


    Looking at Comrade *** in front of him, Ryan said very politely: "As long as there is a suitable role, it will definitely be."


    What he said were only polite words, Ryan didn''t dare to respect Donald-***''s means of promoting himself.


    Donald-*** is a successful businessman who never does things for no reason. The reason why he appeared in many films is to promote himself and the *** group.


    After a brief greeting, Ryan and Penelope Pataky walked into the banquet hall and looked at the formally dressed crowd.


    Ryan suddenly realized that what he was wearing seemed a little inappropriate, "Looks like I should change clothes."


    The clothes Ryan was wearing were very casual. Although they weren''t cheap, they weren''t suitable for a formal business party. Fortunately, Comrade *** didn''t care about them just now.


    On the other hand, Penelope Pataky next to her not only wore light makeup on her face, but also wore a black evening dress. Every step she took, she could reveal a slender and smooth thigh.


    "It doesn''t need to be so troublesome." Penelope Pataky said without hesitation: "Anyway, I won''t stay for too long."


    "Good suggestion." Ryan nodded in agreement, and he also wanted to leave early.


    The two took two glasses of champagne, found a random corner and sat down, not at all interested in talking to anyone.


    It was a business party, not a Hollywood party, and Ryan had no interest in picking on people.


    "Look there." Penelope Pataky pulled Ryan suddenly and pointed to the side of the banquet, "It seems to be Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman."


    Ryan looked in the direction she pointed, and the first thing he saw was Nicole Kidman in a red evening dress, with blonde hair and fair skin, looking very charming.


    Nicole Kidman nodded to Ryan in surprise, and then whispered something to Tom Cruise on the side.


    After a while, Tom Cruise turned to where Ryan was sitting, beckoned, and walked over.


    It is not surprising that there are Hollywood stars in business parties. Many business parties will invite some big-name stars to come.


    First, it can increase the atmosphere of the banquet, and second, it can also increase exposure. Many business figures also need exposure, such as Comrade Mao Zedong.


    "Hi, Ryan, I didn''t expect to meet you here." Tom Cruise walked over with Nicole Kidman in his arms.


    "I heard you''re preparing an action movie."


    Tom Cruise gestured with his hands, "How about me!"


    As one of the most famous action stars in Hollywood at the moment, Tom Cruise is obviously very suitable to play Mr. and Mrs. Smith.


    Ryan looked at Tom Cruise and said very seriously: "Tom, your salary is too high, unless you agree to accept the basic salary of only 20 million US dollars and give up the box office share requirements."


    With a basic salary of 20 million US dollars, Ryan will definitely agree to it without hesitation in terms of Tom Cruise''s box office appeal.


    Don''t look at Tom Cruise''s basic salary for his usual movies, it''s not too high.


    However, every movie he starred in would require a large percentage of the box office share, and even peripheral merchandise and copyright share.


    Compared with the basic salary, these are the big ones.


    Tom Cruise frowned indistinctly. It is obviously impossible for him to give up his benefits. As for lowering his salary? Unless it''s a good literary film, he might consider it.


    "Maybe we can change another way, such as making this film together." Tom Cruise said tentatively.


    In "Mission: Impossible" in cooperation with Paramount, Tom Cruise is not only the leading actor in the film, but also the producer of the crew, and participated in the investment together.


    This is also his first time as a film producer.


    Remember, it is not a nominal producer, nor an executive producer, but a real producer, the decision maker of the entire crew.


    With the box office hit of "Mission Impossible", he has shared more benefits.


    "It depends on the opinion of 20th Century Fox." Ryan pushed directly to 20th Century Fox.


    Hollywood has its own rules of the game. It is not easy for Tom Cruise to invest in any film, unless it is a project led by himself.


    Even Ryan and Orion Pictures must abide by this rule, otherwise he would not have maintained a cooperative relationship with 20th Century Fox and Paramount.


    To put it nicely, it is to obtain more benefits, but to put it bluntly, it is a disguised form of seeking protection.


    Otherwise, even if it is as strong as DreamWorks, it needs to maintain a cooperative relationship with Paramount.


    It''s a pity that DreamWorks in the previous life ended up being acquired in the end.


    Tom Cruise wants to share the benefits of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" for free. How could Ryan agree to it? Orion Pictures would invest in the "Mission: Impossible" series of films, which would be more or less the same.


    After talking a few words by the way, Tom Cruise took Nicole Kidman to leave.


    "You shouldn''t be proposing to invest."


    Nicole Kidman stared at Tom Cruise and said, "Twentieth Century Fox would never agree to let you invest, not even Ryan Gosling."


    "Orion Films could have invested on its own, and Ryan Gosling has no shortage of funds."


    "Terminator 3" is a global hit Neither Orion Films nor Ryan itself will lack funds.


    "I''m just asking." Tom Cruise shrugged.


    Seeing this, Nicole Kidman shook her head and said nothing more.


    Tom Cruise is not the only one who wants to invest in a film directed by Ryan Gosling, and many Hollywood film companies have similar ideas.


    However, not everyone is qualified for this.


    "It''s almost time." Ryan looked at the time on his watch, "How about going back together!"


    This time Penelope Pataky did not refuse, but nodded in agreement, "Go to my place?"


    "Still here!"


    Ryan put his arms around her and put his hands lightly on his waist, "I can''t wait."


    The next moment, the two got up and left the banquet hall, took the elevator to another floor, and booked a luxurious suite.


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 Chapter 215： new Zealand

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    Grab and grab. Just after the door was closed, before Penelope Pataky could turn around, Ryan hugged her tightly, and while stroking the smooth back with both hands, he gave a deep, fiery kiss.


    Penelope Pataky did not choose to push Ryan away, but responded fiercely, and it took a long time for the two of them to stop.


    "Do you need some stimulation?"


    Penelope-Pataky smiled charmingly, then took a few steps forward, lifted off the black evening dress, revealing a slender jade leg, with a hint of provocative eyes, who hooked his fingers at Ryan ,


    It''s not the first time for the two of them. Penelope Pataky knows exactly what Ryan likes, such as evening dresses with slender legs.


    "Penelope!"


    �ԑޑ�. Ryan''s eyes fell on Penelope Pataky''s legs, showing a trace of fire.


    Penelope-Pataki, today''s dress is very charming, with beautiful long golden hair hanging down, a pair of diamond earrings on her ears, light makeup on her face, she looks faintly glamorous.


    Wearing a black evening dress, a large area of ??radiant jade-like skin is exposed on the back, a pair of long legs are sometimes hidden underneath, and a pair of black high-heeled shoes are on the feet. On the toes, the toes with purple nail polish can be clearly seen .


    What caught Ryan''s attention the most was Penelope Pataky''s hand and lifted the tux away.


    "Honey."


    Ryan walked over step by step, put his hand on her long leg, and stroked it back and forth for a while, "You will pay for your provocation."


    "Really!" Penelope Pataky took off her evening dress skillfully, and looked at each other without flinching.


    The next moment, the entire room turned into a battlefield, leaving various traces everywhere, and omitting ten thousand words...


    Early the next morning, with a smooth body in his arms, Ryan buried his head in Penelope Pataky''s long hair, smelling the fragrance from her body, as if reminiscing about the joy just now.


    Penelope Pataky still had a rosy face, turned around and stared at Ryan for a while, and said, "Although you are not a good date, the experience with you is not bad. "


    "Also, I finally understand why you often go to the gym."


    When it comes to fitness, she is very speechless. It is really thanks to Ryan for doing fitness for such a thing.


    Ryan explored Penelope Pataky with both hands, and said very proudly: "I said that you will pay the price."


    While speaking, Ryan put his arms around Penelope Pataky''s waist, and the two of them were almost close together.


    Then, Ryan leaned on her ear and whispered, "When I first saw you, I wanted to try with you."


    Hearing this, Penelope Pataky rolled her eyes and said angrily: "You should leave these words to other women."


    "I''m not your trading partner."


    "We just relax with each other, that''s all."


    After listening to what she said, Ryan turned over and unceremoniously pressed her under him, "Then let''s relax each other again."


    "Damn you can''t take a break?" Penelope Pataky complained, every time Ryan did this, making her sore and unable to work all day.


    "Honey, we have to seize every second." Ryan bowed his head and kissed Penelope Pataky.


    Frankly speaking, Penelope-Patak is beautiful, has a good figure, and has extraordinary family affairs, is well-educated, has strong working ability, and is also very skilled, which often makes a difference to Ryan. enjoyment.


    Of course, Ryan has no plans for a long-term relationship for the time being, not to mention that Penelope Pataky will not choose to have a long-term relationship with a playboy.


    In the next few days, Ryan will not only be busy with publicity, but also negotiate with 20th Century Fox.


    This time Ryan did not insist on letting Orion Films release it alone, but chose to release it in conjunction with Twentieth Century Fox.


    It can be regarded as a helpless compromise, at least for a long time, it still needs the support of Twentieth Century Fox.


    At the same time, Ryan once again increased his investment in the stock market. Except for the necessary funds, the rest of the funds were invested in the stock market.


    In the short term, it is very difficult for Orion Pictures to grow and even have a little bit of confidence, and Ryan has no such idea for the time being.


    Behind DreamWorks and Steven Spielberg, there is support from Jewish forces, which dare to challenge the status of the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    In his previous life, Frank Gusta, the boss of Lionsgate Films, was a banker. His investment fields were very broad, and Lionsgate Films was only one of them.


    In addition, he also has investments in mining, oil, and natural gas, and has close contacts with high-level governments in Canada and the United States.


    These are unmatched by Orion Films.


    So Ryan can only think of ways in other aspects, such as accumulating funds in the current stock market and making plans for the next step.


    Of course, the most important thing right now is not any future plans, but preparations for shooting.


    The first thing to do is to determine the two leading actors in the film. In addition to Charlize-Theron, another important actor needs to be determined.


    As for other actors, it was much simpler. With Ryan''s current popularity, few actors would refuse, and the audition invitations sent by the crew were all accepted without exception.


    It''s just that Ryan didn''t choose to audition for actors in Los Angeles, but needed to go to New Zealand.


    This time, 20th Century Fox not only did not choose a financing method, but even allowed Ryan to choose an overseas shooting location. Whether it is Canada or New Zealand, they can be used as filming locations and enjoy tax rebates.


    That''s what global box office hits pay off.


    Strictly speaking, Ryan can choose Canada, which is also the choice of most Hollywood crews.


    It can be said that Canada is the first choice for overseas filming locations of Hollywood crews.


    However, what is surprising is that Ryan chose New Zealand instead of the more familiar Canada.


    The entire crew directly chartered a plane to New Zealand, and came to the last shooting location, the studio in the suburb of Miramar, Wellington, the capital of New Zealand.


    Grab and grab. In fact, there is only one relatively complete production base in Wellington, the capital, in the whole of New Zealand. From the perspective of the crew, it is far inferior to Canada.


    The studio in the suburbs of Wellington is not very big, it can only be regarded as a medium-sized studio, and the equipment can only be regarded as relatively complete.


    The only good thing is that the Wellington local government has a very sincere attitude towards the crew from Hollywood and is willing to provide various kinds of help, such as hotels, catering, extras, etc., and they all give a very favorable price.


    �ԑޑ�. A local government official even said that Orion Films could directly apply for the tax refund quota without using the channel of Twentieth Century Fox.


    Of course, he put forward a very small request. When filming, the crew should try to choose some New Zealand''s characteristic attractions, food, and culture, and try to hire local personnel as much as possible, and try to choose New Zealand companies when making various props.


    Remember it is possible, not necessary.


    In this regard, Ryan agreed, and the crew will use Wellington as the main location shooting base.


    In less than half a month, most of the preparations for the crew were ready. Ryan began to choose a suitable location in Wellington, leaving Gail-Anne-Hurd to audition for the actors.


    Charlize-Theron needs short-term military training to become familiar with various weapons and equipment.


    "Where are you going today!" Sofia Coppola asked Ryan with a look.


    In the past few days, she accompanied Ryan and almost visited Wellington completely.


    "Weta Studio." Ryan said a relatively unfamiliar name.


    Weta Studio!


    Sofia Coppola thought for a while, it didn''t seem to be a famous scenic spot, and the name seemed familiar, "Is it the special effects studio founded by Peter Jackson?"


    Weta Studio is not well-known in Hollywood, but UU Kanshu is the founder of the studio, Peter Jackson, who is considered a well-known director in Hollywood.


    Speaking of special effects studios, it is also a very interesting thing. The famous founder of Industrial Light and Magic is George Lucas, one of the founders of the digital field is James Cameron, the founder of Weta Studios It''s Peter Jackson.


    Several special effects studios have a common feature. The founders are all directors, and they are all famous directors in their previous lives.


    From this point, it can be seen that there is a reason why Hollywood can capture the film markets of various countries.


    "That''s right, this special effects studio."


    Ryan nodded, "The production cost of this special effects studio is very cheap, even more cost-effective than the digital field."


    The budget of the project is only 75 million US dollars, but the film is full of a lot of explosion scenes, so every expenditure of the crew must be carefully calculated.


    The production crew filmed in the previous life directly exceeded the budget by 26 million US dollars, pushing the filming cost to 100 million US dollars.


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 Chapter 216： Weta Studio

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    The full name of Weta Studios is Weta Digital. It was established in 1993 by New Zealand director Peter Jackson and friends Richard Taylor and Jimmy Selkirk.


    Weta Studios has only been involved in the production of special effects for one film at the moment, a film "Sinful Angel" directed by Peter Jackson.


    Not to mention any enlightening works, it can be regarded as a small special effects studio at best, maybe not even comparable to Blue Sky Studio.


    However, Weta Studio also has its strengths. Compared with special effects studios such as Industrial Light and Magic and Digital Domain in the United States, Weta Studio in Wellington, New Zealand has a natural advantage in labor costs.


    The shooting of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" definitely requires a lot of special effects. According to the past, Ryan usually chooses the digital field to cooperate with Industrial Light and Magic.


    There is no doubt that Digital Realm and Industrial Light & Magic are definitely the best special effects studios in the world, far from being comparable to Weta Studios, and Ryan himself is one of the shareholders of Digital Realm.


    It is a pity that it is a bit helpless that the fees charged by Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic are also the most expensive special effects studios in the world. On the other hand, the quotations given by Weta Studios are much cheaper.


    The two drove to the Weta studio not far from the center of Wellington.


    Looking at the somewhat crude studio in front of her, Sofia Coppola couldn''t believe her eyes, "This is the special effects studio you mentioned?"


    Ryan looked at the sign hanging outside, nodded, and said, "It should be Weta Studio."


    "I can''t believe that you would choose such a humble special effects studio." Sofia Coppola thought of an adjective and continued: "It''s just as bad as the original Blue Sky Studio."


    The environment of Blue Sky Studio was also very bad.


    Ryan shrugged. "Most studios have a terrible office environment."


    Including the earliest studio established by Ryan, the office environment is not very good.


    To put it bluntly, it is lack of funds and insufficient profit income.


    The two walked into the Weta studio at the moment. In a very simple office, they met the founders of the studio, Peter Jackson and Richard Taylor.


    "Hello, Director Ryan and Miss Sophia, I''m very glad to see you two coming." Peter Jackson had a hint of excitement on his face, and his tone seemed to be unbelievable.


    New Zealand is only an island country, and Wellington, the capital, is not very large, with a population of less than 500,000. Any slight disturbance can quickly spread throughout Wellington.


    What''s more, the investment in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is as high as 75 million US dollars, a large-scale commercial crew that can be called in Hollywood.


    Many people and companies related to the filming of the crew are all gearing up and want to make a fortune from it.


    However, what Peter Jackson never imagined was that a project with an investment of 75 million US dollars might fall to Weta Studio.


    Ryan Gosling, the director and investor of the film, and Sofia Coppola, the director''s daughter, stood in front of him at this time.


    "Hello, Director Peter and Mr. Richard, I am also very happy to meet you two." Ryan''s tone was also very polite.


    After saying hello, several people sat down.


    Ryan went straight to the point and said: "I am very interested in Weta Studio''s quotation, and I can even package the "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" project to Weta Studio for production."


    "Just before that, I have a very presumptuous request."


    Peter-Jackson and Richard-Taylor looked at each other, and it was really not an easy task to win this big project.


    "Excuse me, Director Ryan, what request do you have?" Peter Jackson looked puzzled.


    The other party is not only a famous Hollywood director, whose last film had a global box office of more than 600 million US dollars, but also the boss of Orion Films, a film company with distribution channels in North America.


    Enough to be called a big Hollywood figure, what request can we have from Weta Studio!


    "I would like to acquire a share of Weta Studios."


    Ryan said very seriously: "Orion Films invests in several films every year, and the New Zealand government''s preferential policies can save a large part of the filming funds. It is expected that Orion Films will use New Zealand as the main overseas film in the next period of time. filming location."


    "Owning a local shareholding in a special effects company in Wellington can effectively reduce Orion Films'' shooting costs."


    "As for the operation of the studio, neither I nor Orion Pictures will intervene."


    Speaking of this, Ryan has said very bluntly, "Actually, I already own a part of the shares in the digital field."


    In the future, whether it is the copyright of superhero characters in Marvel Comics, or "Harry Potter" and "Tomb Raider", a lot of special effects production will be required.


    With only one special effects studio in the digital field, it is difficult to complete the production of special effects in all films. In many cases, we have to cooperate with Industrial Light and Magic, so investing in a special effects studio is completely in line with long-term benefits.


    Of course, the very cheap production cost of Weta Studio is also one of the reasons.


    Peter-Jackson and Richard-Taylor couldn''t help but show hesitation. They wanted to reject Ryan''s request to buy shares, but they didn''t want to lose this opportunity.


    It can be said that now is the best opportunity for Weta Studios to break into Hollywood.


    "We need to think about it." Richard Taylor didn''t say no, nor did he directly agree, but needed to think about it.


    "No problem." Ryan nodded. The acquisition of shares in Weta Studios was just one of his ideas, even if it was rejected in the end, it would be nothing.


    Next, Peter Jackson and Richard Taylor took Ryan and Sofia Coppola to visit the Weta studio, and they didn''t say goodbye until it was near noon.


    Rejecting the two''s persuasion, Ryan took Sofia Coppola out of the Weta studio and drove to a local restaurant in the city center.


    I ordered a lot of New Zealand local delicacies, from roast lamb, green lipped mussels to pavlova, which filled a large table.


    Looking at the delicacies delivered one after another, Sofia Coppola didn''t have the slightest appetite, but looked sideways at Ryan, "Why are you suddenly interested in Weta Studio?"


    "It''s difficult only because Weta Studio''s quotation is cheap!"


    She was somewhat puzzled by Ryan''s behavior. Since Weta Studio''s offer was cheap, there was no need to buy any shares at all.


    "You can treat it as a personal investment behavior, and it doesn''t cost much." Ryan didn''t explain anything.


    As he said just now, with the current scale of Weta Studio, not to mention just buying some shares, even buying all the shares, it is estimated that it will not cost much.


    invest!


    Sofia Coppola suddenly became very speechless, Ryan''s investment behavior has always been unexpected.


    "Compared to buying a stake in a special effects studio, it seems that you should care more about the progress of Blue Sky Studio."


    Sofia Coppola couldn''t help complaining, "Since investing in Blue Sky Studios, at least US$30 million has been invested, and the 3D animation feature films produced by Blue Sky Studios will take a year at the earliest to be released. "


    It has been 3 years since I first set foot in Blue Sky Studio That 3D animation feature film consumed a lot of money, and until now, it has not been produced yet.


    If the box office of the 3D animation feature film is not satisfactory next year, it will face a loss of tens of millions of dollars.


    "For a 3D animated feature, Blue Sky Studios is already fast, and Chris Wedge promised that you will see the dailies of "Ice Age" by the end of the year." Ryan is very clear about making a 3D film. An animated feature film, it is impossible to go too fast.


    Besides, this is the first 3D animated feature film produced by Blue Sky Studios. It took three years to produce a sample film, which is already a very rare thing in itself.


    Sofia Coppola shook her head and said nothing more.


    She has seen some pictures produced by Blue Sky Studio, and has to admit that Chris Wedge deserves to be as famous as John Lasseter.


    "Pixar''s "Toy Story 2" will probably be released next year." Sofia Coppola said a piece of news she just received.


    "For Chris Wedge and Blue Sky Studios, this will be good news." Ryan didn''t say anything.


    According to the current progress, "Ice Age" will be released in the summer of next year, and "Toy Story 2" in the previous life will be released in November next year. There is no competition between the two.


    The production time of a 3D animation feature film is very long, and it is almost uncommon for two 3D animation feature films to be released at the same time.


    "By the way, there is another question, why are you sitting on my side instead of opposite!" Having said this, Sofia Coppola''s eyes flickered with vigilance.


    "Please, I''m not interested in you."


    Looking at the vigilant Sophia, Ryan couldn''t help being a little speechless, and said, "I invited two guests to come over later."

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    Before Sofia Coppola asked who was invited, two people walked in one after the other from the entrance of the restaurant. One of them was Peter Jackson whom he had just met, and the other was a little strange.


    Ryan got up and said hello, and invited the two to sit across from each other, "Director Peter, please sit down first."


    Peter Jackson sat down in a daze. If it was for the shares of Weta Studios, it seemed that there was no need for private contact at all.


    "Mr. Saul, I''m very sorry, I asked you to meet in New Zealand." Ryan said to another person.


    Saul Zaentz, a producer and record label executive, loves adapting the rights to best-selling novels.


    As early as 1976, he had already obtained the film adaptation rights of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and produced an animated version of The Lord of the Rings.


    Until Peter Jackson proposed to Harvey Weinstein and Miramax Films to buy the copyright of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.


    For Peter Jackson''s proposal, Harvey Weinstein and Miramax Films were very interested in bringing The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to the screen, but they encountered a lot of trouble in their previous lives.


    Saul Zaentz only owned the film and television adaptation rights of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit at the time.


    The film distribution rights are in the hands of Lianyi, and Lianyi has been acquired by another giant, MGM, so Miramax Pictures has been negotiating with MGM for a while.


    "Mr. Saul, I think I made it very clear last time."


    "Orion Pictures is willing to cooperate on "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit." Ryan has already had someone contact Saul Zaentz.


    It''s just that Saul Zaentz is interested in working with Harvey Weinstein and Miramax Films, not Orion Films.


    "The original "Lord of the Rings" requires at least three film adaptations to tell the story of the entire book."


    "For such a large-scale epic film, the cost of each shooting will exceed 100 million U.S. dollars. With the funds of Miramax Films, it is simply impossible to afford such a large-scale investment."


    "Orion Films and I don''t lack funds, what we lack is the adaptation copyright." Ryan just told a fact.


    Harvey-Weinstein and Miramax Films can make a difference in the independent film circle, but in the commercial film circle, with the scale and capital of Miramax Films, they are still far behind.


    Saul Zaentz showed a hint of hesitation. Just as Ryan said, with the global box office success of "Terminator 3", Orion Pictures has sufficient funds to support the shooting plan of "Lord of the Rings".


    However, on "The English Patient", Harvey Weinstein and Miramax Films helped him, otherwise he would not easily agree to transfer the copyright.


    "Then what can I get!" Sol-Zaenz said slowly.


    "Benefits." Ryan nodded, "at least 15 million US dollars in transfer fees."


    "Orion Pictures never treats friends badly."


    "What''s more, even if you look at the whole of Hollywood, I am afraid that only the Orion business family is willing to take risks and invest, and they can also spend hundreds of millions of dollars."


    In the previous life, New Line Cinema bought the project from Harvey Weinstein and Miramax Films for US$16 million.


    There was no surprise on Sofia Coppola''s face at what the two said.


    The contact between Orion Films and Saul Zaentz is no secret to her, she just didn''t recognize Saul Zaentz just now.


    But Peter Jackson on the side was stunned, his face full of disbelief, they were talking about filming "Lord of the Rings"!


    As a senior "Lord of the Rings" book fan, Peter Jackson is very aware of the influence of "The Lord of the Rings", and even fantasized about adapting this epic masterpiece himself.


    However, the scene in front of him made him unbelievable.


    Orion Pictures is preparing to adapt the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy!


    If this news gets out, it will definitely cause a sensation in the entire Western world.


    "What''s more, for Orion Films, "Lord of the Rings" is just the beginning, and "The Hobbit" will be established next."


    Ryan said very directly: "As long as you agree to transfer the copyright, Orion Films can sign the transfer agreement as soon as possible and pay all the fees in one lump sum."


    Whether it is "The Lord of the Rings" or "The Hobbit", for any film company, it is a project full of risks.


    But for Ryan, there is no such worry.


    As for New Line Cinema!


    Right now, New Line Cinema has nothing to do with this matter.


    When Peter Jackson was directing The Lord of the Rings in his previous life, Miramax was only planning to make two films, not three.


    Even so, Miramax Films still didn''t have enough funds, so it could only ask Disney for help, but was eventually rejected by the parent company Disney.


    In desperation, Harvey Weinstein simply cut the budget of the series and turned it into one film, and the whole film only lasted 2 hours.


    It is said that when he got the news, the director of the film, Peter Jackson, was completely dumbfounded. First, two films became one, and after the end, it changed from four hours to two hours.


    Can the film shot in this way still be called "Lord of the Rings"?


    Facing Peter Jackson''s questioning, Harvey Weinstein quickly gave him a second option, asking him to find a new investment company within three weeks.


    However, it is well known that the adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings" itself is very difficult, but the investment of each film has to be as high as 100 million US dollars, so Peter-Jackson was rejected by several film companies one after another.


    Only Robert Shea, president of New Line Pictures, expressed his willingness to invest, and not to shoot one or two films, but the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.


    Even, directly bought the whole project.


    As for the arrears of Peter Jackson''s director''s salary, that''s already in the future.


    "Hobbit"!


    Saul Zaentz is a little tempted. If Orion Pictures intends to put "The Hobbit" on the screen together, he can obviously get more benefits, and Ryan Gosling''s reputation has always been good in Hollywood.


    According to the plan of Orion Films, both "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" will be trilogy, while Miramax Films only plans to shoot three, the first is "Lord of the Rings", the second is "Lord of the Rings" and the third is The Hobbit.


    "Even if I agree to transfer the copyright to Orion Pictures, I still need to face a difficult problem, the distribution rights of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit." Saul Zaentz was also a little speechless.


    Some time ago, MGM directly rejected the request of Miramax Films. Without the right to distribute the film, Miramax Films could only stare blankly.


    We can''t spend huge sums of money to shoot "Lord of the Rings" and hand it over to MGM for distribution!


    Not to mention that Miramax Films itself has distribution channels in North America, and the current MGM is a mess. Who knows how much distribution capacity it has, especially global distribution capabilities.


    Miramax Films will certainly not take this risk and buy the copyright of the two novels, and the same is true for Orion Films.


    "The issue of distribution rights can be handed over to Orion Pictures." Ryan showed a smile on his face.


    In the previous life, MGM was not the distribution company of "Lord of the Rings", but got the rights to the TV adaptation. It was probably a deal between New Line Pictures, Warner Bros. and MGM.


    Next, Saul Zaentz didn''t say anything more. Regarding the specific transfer agreement, it is natural for professionals to discuss it.


    After staying for a while, Saul Zaentz said goodbye and left. He needs to return to the United States to deal with this matter.


    For a while, only Ryan, Sofia-Coppola and Peter-Jackson were left on the dining table.


    Ryan was not in a hurry, he ate his hearty lunch slowly, picked up the napkin and wiped the corners of his mouth, and then looked up at Peter Jackson who was hesitating to speak.


    "Director Peter, I wonder if you are interested in directing "Lord of the Rings"!" Ryan looked at him and asked with a half-smile.


    The acquisition of a stake in Weta Studios, as well as the decision to film Mr. and Mrs. Smith in New Zealand, are part of Ryan''s plans.


    Let''s get in touch with the New Zealand government first, and take a look at the environment in New Zealand by the way.


    The reason why Peter-Jackson in his previous life set the filming location in New Zealand was that Weta Studio was located in New Zealand, and New Zealand was also Peter-Jackson''s homeland, so by the way, he advertised for New Zealand.


    The reason why Ryan chose New Zealand is much simpler. In the face of projects with a budget of more than 300 million US dollars, the New Zealand government will definitely give the most preferential policies.


    Of course, if a country can give better preferential policies, Ryan can also change the shooting location.


    As for the other side of the Pacific Ocean!


    It''s not that Ryan doesn''t want to shoot on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, but it''s somewhat difficult to shoot a Western epic masterpiece in the Eastern world.


    Secondly, the opposite side of the Pacific Ocean may not be able to offer any preferential policies, and the language barrier will increase the difficulty of filming on the contrary.


    Of course, if there is a suitable opportunity, Ryan would not mind going to the other side of the Pacific Ocean to shoot.


    It is nothing new for a Hollywood crew to go to the other side of the Pacific Ocean to film a scene in a previous life.


    For now, some scenes in "Rush Hour" are likely to be filmed in Xiangjiang, and there will even be many Chinese actors in the film.


    Among them, Jackie Chan, the leading actor in the film, played a big factor.

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    Peter Jackson took a deep breath and said, "Faced with the opportunity to direct an epic masterpiece, of course I am willing."


    "Only the Miramax side?"


    Miramax Films can be regarded as his old company, and the two have cooperated a lot.


    At this time, it turned around to cooperate with Orion Films, which was somewhat embarrassing.


    "Harvey-Weinstein and Miramax Films are not a problem." Ryan is not looking down on Harvey-Weinstein and Miramax Films, but the other party may not be willing to pay a lot for the adaptation of "Lord of the Rings". million dollars of investment.


    At least Ryan can be sure that Harvey Weinstein and Miramax Films absolutely do not have the same determination as New Line Films in their previous life.


    In the previous life, New Line Cinema''s budget for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy was only 190 million U.S. dollars, and each budget was controlled at about 63 million U.S. dollars.


    However, after filming the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, it was found that the budget of 190 million U.S. dollars was not enough at all, so they could only continue to add funds. In the end, the budget of the three films was as high as 280 million U.S. dollars.


    For New Line Cinema, it almost weighs on the future of the entire company.


    If the box office of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy was not satisfactory at the time, I am afraid that New Line Pictures would have to face bankruptcy.


    "Orion Pictures'' budget for the three films of "The Lord of the Rings" will reach 300 million U.S. dollars." Ryan said unhurriedly.


    No one can take the opportunity to direct a $300 million project and sit still.


    What''s more, it is the famous "Lord of the Rings" in the Western world.


    Next, Ryan once again stated a condition that Peter Jackson could not refuse, "In the future, the "Lord of the Rings" crew will choose New Zealand as the film''s overseas filming location."


    new Zealand!


    Peter Jackson was short of breath. A $300 million filming project will be the largest investment in New Zealand''s history.


    Thinking of this, he suddenly thought of Weta Studios. Orion Pictures'' acquisition of shares in Weta Studios was probably part of the shooting plan.


    "Director Ryan, I can''t refuse your offer." Peter Jackson smiled wryly.


    "Then wish us a happy cooperation!" Ryan picked up a glass of red wine from the table and shook it at Peter Jackson.


    "Happy cooperation!" Peter Jackson also picked up a glass of red wine and touched the glass in Ryan''s hand.


    Next, the two didn''t talk too much. The copyright of the adaptation of "Lord of the Rings" has not yet been settled, and the content of "Lord of the Rings" needs to be completely revised to screen out the plots that can be filmed. These things will take a lot of time .


    In a short period of time, it is difficult to start the shooting plan of "Lord of the Rings".


    In addition, there is the most important point, the distribution rights of "Lord of the Rings" are in the hands of MGM, not North American distribution rights, but global distribution rights of the film.


    Ryan would rather choose to cooperate with film companies such as 20th Century Fox, Paramount, and Warner Bros. than to let MGM be the global distributor of the film.


    Peter Jackson hurriedly said his goodbyes and left, looking very excited.


    "Where''s MGM?"


    "How are you going to solve this matter!" Sofia Coppola asked, looking at Ryan beside him.


    "There is no other way for the time being. We can only let people get in touch with MGM first." Ryan also has no good way to take back the global distribution rights of the film from MGM.


    According to Ryan''s plan, first get the film and television adaptation rights of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit", and then consider how to solve the MGM matter.


    Greeting the waiter to come over, Ryan paid and settled the bill, the two got up and left the restaurant, and drove back to the studio together, there was an important audition in the afternoon.


    Some small role auditions in some films, Ryan handed over to Gail-Anne Hurd and a casting director, and he would personally participate only in important role auditions.


    "Brad, if you were a killer."


    In the audition room of the studio on the outskirts of Wellington, Ryan looked at Brad Pitt not far away, "Received the order to kill his wife, and your wife has also received the same order to kill you herself , so what would you choose to do?"


    "Trying to resist." Brad Pitt said without hesitation: "Jointly kill the person who issued the order."


    Brad Pitt is not a newcomer actor. As early as 1987, he starred in the first film "Borderland" and in the same year "California Killer", and won the Best Actor Award at the Venice Film Festival for this film.


    It''s just that Brad Pitt is far from being famous. As for the familiar Plan B film industry in his previous life, there is no shadow of it now.


    Ryan nodded to the assistant director Simon Klein, "Mr. Brad, you can come here first for the time being. The audition results will be notified to your agent by the crew in the shortest possible time."


    Brad-Pitt said thank you and got up to leave.


    "Brad Pitt''s acting skills are not bad." Gail-Anne-Hurd looked at Brad-Pitt''s disappearing figure, "He has worked with many big-name stars, he just needs a movie to prove own video."


    "For example, in "Interview with the Vampire", he worked with Tom Cruise, and in "12 Monkeys", he also worked with Bruce Willis, and his salary was also acceptable to the crew."


    "Yes." Ryan nodded, "Have someone negotiate with his agent to keep the pay as low as possible."


    "Also inform Akiva."


    Akiva Goldsman, a producer from Twentieth Century Fox, is also a well-known screenwriter himself.


    As for the reason for choosing Brad Pitt, it is very simple.


    In his previous life, Brad Pitt played the leading role in the movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", and it was also the highest-grossing movie he ever starred in, which is considered famous.


    Rather than switching to an unfamiliar actor, it''s better to choose Brad Pitt directly.


    "Winona Rhett''s agent seems to be very interested in the position of the heroine." Gail Anne Hurd seemed to have mentioned it inadvertently.


    "Reject." Ryan directly chose to refuse.


    Although Winona Rhett is also a good candidate, the crew has already decided on the heroine candidate, played by Charlize Theron.


    It''s impossible to replace Charlize Theron with the possibility of Winona Ryder.


    Even if it were Angelina Jolie, Ryan would refuse without hesitation.


    This is not a deal, and no one will take a film with an investment of 75 million US dollars as just a deal.


    Not even Ryan.


    The premise of the transaction is that she must meet the character requirements in the script.


    With the global sales of "Terminator 3", there is no doubt that Charlize-Theron''s reputation has skyrocketed, and she has undergone long-term training.


    Right now is the perfect candidate for an action movie.


    In contrast, both Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie are inferior to Charlize Theron.


    The next morning, the three founders of Weta Studios came to the studio in person and had a long talk with Ryan.


    In the end, the two parties signed an equity transfer agreement, transferring 30% of the shares of Weta Studios to Orion Pictures, and Orion Pictures only needs to pay a small amount of money.


    On the same day, Weta Studio got its wish and won the special effects packaging agreement of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, a project with an investment of 75 million US dollars. When the news was sent back to the studio, many employees almost jumped up with excitement.


    Backed by Orion Films there is a $75 million project and many have seen Weta Studios break into the Hollywood scene.


    All of a sudden, Ryan became completely busy. In addition to caring about the preparations for the crew of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", he also had to discuss with Peter Jackson about adapting the script of "Lord of the Rings", and even went to some places in New Zealand for investigation.


    Flash forward to Wednesday, Ryan took Sophia and the others, and hurried back to Los Angeles by plane.


    On Friday, April 4th, the film jointly released by Orion Pictures and Paramount, "The Sixth Sense" will be officially released, and this is the second cooperation between Orion Pictures and Paramount. The president of the film industry needs to attend the film premiere in person.


    During the period, we will also discuss with Paramount CEO Shirley Lansing about the next cooperation plan.


    Orion Pictures will not give up its cooperation with Paramount for the time being, and it is impossible to rely solely on 20th Century Fox.


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    The Academy Awards are over, and Tom Cruise once again missed out on the Best Actor statuette, to Geoffrey Rush in "Sparkling Presence."


    "Mr. Sweetheart" won only one Best Supporting Actor Award, and the biggest Oscar winner was "The English Patient", which won several awards.


    Miramax Films and Harvey Weinstein, the producers of The English Patient, are expected to make a fortune, perhaps the most important income of the year.


    Miramax Films is not a mainstream commercial film company, except that it will buy a lot of film copyrights at various film festivals at low prices and get North American distribution business.


    The most important source of income for Miramax Films is all on the annual Oscars.


    While making Harvey-Weinstein famous, he can call the wind and rain in the independent film circle.


    "what?"


    "Saul-Zaenz has repented!"


    In the office building of Miramax Films, Harvey Weinstein stopped smoking a cigar with a look of disbelief in his eyes.


    "Yes." Bob Weinstein nodded helplessly.


    Bob Weinstein, another founder of Miramax Films, is also one of the famous Wayne Brothers.


    It''s just that Bob Weinstein is much more low-key than Harvey Weinstein.


    "Damn bastard."


    Harvey Weinstein took a deep puff on his cigar and then cursed, "Without the support of Miramax, Saul Zaentz can only continue begging for mercy from 20th Century Fox."


    After a while, Harvey Weinstein calmed down a lot and asked, "Unless he finds a new partner."


    Harvey Weinstein is very familiar with the situation of Saul Zaentz and has helped him very generously.


    Of course, in return, Miramax Pictures got a lot of money from it.


    When filming "The English Patient", Saul Zaentz had a falling out with his partner company 20th Century Fox. It was Miramax Films and Harvey Weinstein who stepped forward and not only invested in "The English Patient". ".


    Also on the Oscars, a lot of money was invested in public relations, resulting in the film "The English Patient" winning multiple awards.


    "Saul Zaentz has indeed found a new collaborator." Bob Weinstein looked much calmer.


    Regarding the proposal to adapt "The Lord of the Rings", he is not very in favor of this matter. To adapt an epic masterpiece, the entire project budget needs at least tens of millions of dollars, or even an investment of more than 100 million dollars.


    This is only the investment budget of a film. With the existing funds and financing channels of Miramax Films, it is impossible to come up with such a large amount of funds.


    At this time, Saul Zaenz had a new partner, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.


    "who is it!"


    Harvey Weinstein showed a stern look on his face, "I want to know which **** it is!"


    With the status of Miramax Films in independent films and the support of Disney behind it, Harvey Weinstein has enough confidence even in the face of one of the remaining seven major Hollywood film companies.


    "Orion Films."


    "Saul Zaentz sold the copyrights of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" to Orion Pictures at a high price." Bob Weinstein said a very unexpected name.


    Orion Pictures!


    "It''s Ryan Gosling!" Harvey Weinstein showed a hint of surprise on his face, and then said sarcastically, "Saul Zaentz, I found a good partner this time."


    Cooperating with Orion Films, not only can take the opportunity to sell a high-end film, but also find an opportunity to ease the relationship with 20th Century Fox.


    It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.


    "With the style of Ryan Gosling and Orion Films, one of the seven major film companies will inevitably be involved." Bob Weinstein said in a reminding tone.


    "Don''t worry, I know what to do." Harvey Weinstein''s eyes flashed a trace of unwillingness.


    However, he didn''t say much in the end.


    Ryan Gosling is no longer the director of horror films that he could choose at will. He owns Orion Films and several commercial films, and his status is completely different.


    I''m afraid that without waiting for Miramax Films to make any move, some high-level people in Disney will come forward to stop and take the opportunity to improve the relationship with Ryan Gosling.


    For example, Miramax Films has always been disliked, Touchstone Films and Carter-Eisner.


    Both companies release independent films, so bumps and bumps are inevitable.


    Of course, there is another important reason. As the major shareholder of Miramax Films, Disney has no interest in spending huge sums of money to adapt "The Lord of the Rings", and directly rejected the request for funds.


    Even if Miramax Pictures finally buys the copyright, it will face insufficient funds.


    Orion Films purchased the film and television adaptation copyrights of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit", which did not cause any public opinion in Hollywood. Similar film and television copyright transactions happen in Hollywood every day.


    No one would believe that Orion Films'' ambitious adaptation of a Western epic would be an investment far beyond that of "Terminator 3".


    Such a huge investment project is almost impossible to realize. The "Titanic" produced by 20th Century Fox and Paramount spent huge sums of money is the best example right now.


    Facing James Cameron''s constant requests for additional budgets, both Paramount executives and 20th Century Fox executives were frightened.


    I am afraid that the film''s box office will not be satisfactory in the future. Paramount and 20th Century Fox may not go bankrupt because of this, but they will definitely bear a large amount of debt.


    Compared with the 20th Century Fox of the same period in the previous life, the current situation of 20th Century Fox is much better.


    With the box office hit of "Terminator 3", which has brought hundreds of millions of dollars to 20th Century Fox, there will be no shortage of funds in the short term.


    Paramount was a bit miserable. Many company executives regretted their decision to invest in "Titanic".


    At the premiere of "The Sixth Sense", Shirley Lansing was obviously tired.


    As "Titanic" entered the post-production process, film director James Cameron expressed the need for additional investment.


    Paramount did some calculations, and according to James Cameron''s request, the budget investment for the entire project may eventually exceed 200 million US dollars, enough to be recorded in Hollywood history.


    The most expensive film ever made in Hollywood.


    Shirley Lansing has been hesitant to directly reject James Cameron''s request for additional investment. Obviously, it is impossible. There is indeed no money in the crew''s account. If the additional investment is not continued, the entire film production plan can only be suspended. .


    If you agree to continue to invest more!


    Then Paramount will face a film with an investment of up to 200 million US dollars. If future publicity expenses are added, the investment cost of the entire project will be as high as 250 million US dollars, a figure that is enough to make Paramount vomit blood.


    So for the past few days, Shirley Lansing has been looking unsightly. This will be the biggest mistake she has made since she took charge of Paramount.


    "Worried about the film''s box office!" Ryan asked, glancing at Shirley-Lansing next to him.


    "It has nothing to do with The Sixth Sense, it''s Cameron''s business." Shirley Lansing didn''t hide anything.


    Everyone in Hollywood already knows about James Cameron and the "Titanic" and how many people are waiting to see the joke.


    "If the "Titanic" project lacks funds, Orion Films can provide part of it." Ryan said very frankly.


    "If necessary, Orion Pictures will not be forgotten." Shirley Lansing did not refuse, and it is a good thing for Paramount to share the risk with one more film company.


    Ryan nodded without saying anything.


    Investing in "Titanic" was just a temporary idea, not really wanting to invest. If it was last year, he wouldn''t even mention it.


    With the rise of DreamWorks, Ryan''s scruples suddenly became much less.


    This year, DreamWorks is not only preparing to release three films, but also will cooperate closely with Paramount. For example, "Saving Private Ryan" has a budget of 70 million US dollars, and "Clash of Heaven and Earth" has a budget of 75 million US dollars. UU Reading www.uukanshu .com is a partnership project with Paramount.


    In addition, there are animated feature films such as "Prince of Egypt", "Ants and Heroes", "Crystal Soldier" and other films.


    Both are expected to be released next year.


    Among them, "Prince of Egypt" has a budget of 60 million US dollars, "Little Ants" has a budget of 60 million US dollars, and "Crystal Soldier" has a budget of 6 million US dollars.


    In addition to film and television, DreamWorks also has actions on records.


    It can be said that DreamWorks has shown its ambitions in three aspects: movies, animated feature films, and records.


    It can be seen from this that DreamWorks has such a huge ambition. It is not only intended to become a second-tier film company, but to develop towards the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    In contrast, Orion Pictures can only be regarded as a small business. In addition to "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" co-produced with 20th Century Fox, there is only the upcoming "Sixth Sense" and "Spike" which is in preparation. time".


    By the way, there is also "A Basket of Little Ghosts" which is expected to be released in the near future.


    For the box office of this film, Ryan didn''t have much expectations. It is very rare to make tens of millions or millions of dollars.


    Even, there is the possibility of rushing to the street.


    If it weren''t for the release of "The Sixth Sense", Orion Pictures might not have released the film in theaters, at most it would have been screened for a few days, and then it would directly release offline route tapes and discs.


    The large-scale release of this film in theaters is almost equal to losing money.


    Of course, if it is released together with "The Sixth Sense", at least there will be no loss.


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 Chapter 220： the premiere

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    The scale of the release of "The Sixth Sense" is far inferior to that of "Terminator 3", and even inferior to "Liargian", which was released two weeks ago.


    There were only 2300 movie theaters on the first day of filming, but for a new director, it is still considered a large-scale release.


    Several large theater companies have promised to expand the scale of the film''s release as soon as the film''s box office on the first day meets expectations.


    Ryan didn''t even bother to say anything about this, theater companies have always been like this.


    To put it bluntly, it is profit-seeking.


    On the big screen, the movie started playing.


    The couple, played by Bruce Willis and Nicole Niederman, drink to celebrate an award, followed by a long period of passionate scenes.


    Then unexpectedly, a patient that Bruce Willis had given up rushed in and shot and killed Bruce Willis.


    The following plot progressed very slowly. It was nothing more than a psychiatrist trying to cure the mental illness of a beautiful little girl. There was no suspense or horror.


    For audiences who like to watch horror and horror movies, it is simply a kind of torment. Some people even couldn''t help but cursed in a low voice, thinking that they were deceived by the promotion of the movie.


    The movie played on the screen is more like a literary movie than the spooky horror movie in the promotion.


    According to the normal model, "The Sixth Sense" will usher in a box office failure.


    However, when the little girl played by Scarlett Johansson said that she could see the souls of the dead, the plot of the whole film suddenly changed. It turns out that the horror plot has always existed, but it has not been discovered.


    "God, it turns out that the character played by Bruce Willis in the movie is already dead."


    "Great film with an unexpected plot."


    "Bruce-Willis and that little girl''s acting skills are amazing."


    Ryan is more interested in looking at the screen. The rivalry between Bruce Willis and Scarlett Johansson is really eye-catching.


    I have to say that Knight Shyamalan trained Scarlett Johansson well, adding a bright spot to the film.


    Of course, the biggest selling point of the whole film is the plot reversal at the last moment of the film. Scarlett Johansson was born with the ability to see the souls of the dead, not some kind of mental illness, and Bruce Willis has been dead for a long time. It''s just that he doesn''t know it.


    From the beginning to the end, Bruce Willis only communicated with the character played by Scarlett Johansson, and the rest of the screen only gave people a feeling of communication, not really communication.


    Let the audience who think they understand it cry out in surprise, while the audience who don''t understand it are at a loss.


    No movie is 100 percent perfect, at least not The Sixth Sense.


    Shirley Lansing suddenly said in a low voice: "People who watch this film for the first time will have an illusion and want to watch it carefully from beginning to end."


    "Paramount''s professionals expect that the release of this film will cause a considerable wave of second viewing."


    "The value generated by this script is by no means more than 3 million US dollars."


    When Paramount staff saw "The Sixth Sense" for the first time, they chose to watch it again.


    I think it''s the weirdest movie they''ve ever seen.


    "It''s not that exaggerated." Ryan looked very calm, "The number of second viewers may not be that many."


    The audience for the second time is another feature of "The Sixth Sense".


    After the movie on the screen ended, warm applause erupted from the audience seats, and many audience members applauded spontaneously.


    "The Sixth Sense" is not only very qualified as a spooky horror film, it can even be regarded as a classic.


    The two quickly ended their conversation and got up to face congratulations from the media and guests.


    "Nate did a great job." Ryan hugged the director of the film, Knight Shyamalan, "You created a classic movie."


    "And Scarlett." Ryan skillfully reached out and touched the beautiful blonde hair on her head, "Outstanding acting skills can be used as a textbook."


    Hearing Ryan''s praise, Nate Shyamalan couldn''t help but twitched his mouth, looking at Scarlett Johansson with a very weird gaze.


    Ryan hugged the main creators of the crew one by one. When it was Nicole Kidman''s turn, he seemed to pause slightly, and whispered in Nicole Kidman''s ear, "Excellent."


    "Thank you." Nicole Kidman didn''t show any abnormality on her face, she just said thank you.


    At the moment, Ryan asked Jon Fertimer to take the entire crew to the press hall to be interviewed by a group of media reporters.


    He himself and Shirley Lansing sat down in the lounge beside him.


    Ryan did not talk to Shirley Lansing immediately, but put a book in front of her, "the first work of a British female writer."


    Shirley Lansing picked it up and flipped through it a few times, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone?"


    "This is what you said, a new collaboration!" She looked up at Ryan.


    "That''s right." Ryan nodded, "This is a book for children of all ages, to be precise, a magic book."


    "Orion Films has already bought all the copyrights of this book, but its sales are not very good."


    Ryan was not disappointed about this point. Under the huge sales of "Harry Potter" in his previous life was the marketing operation of the entire Time Warner Group.


    At present, neither Orion Pictures nor Antonia Kidman''s mother''s distribution company can compare with Time Warner Group.


    So the best choice is to find a film company with the support of a media group to cooperate with.


    In the end Ryan chose Paramount over 20th Century Fox.


    Twentieth Century Fox has no shortage of franchises, such as the "Star Wars" series that is already in the pipeline.


    In contrast, Paramount is recognized as not good at operating series films, and there are almost no blockbuster series of films under its umbrella.


    By cooperating with it, Orion Films can gain more benefits and the right to speak.


    "I am very interested in the stories in this book."


    Ryan said very directly: "It''s a pity that Orion Films is just an ordinary film company and cannot promote and market worldwide, so it needs the support of a large media group."


    "It''s going to be a series."


    Hearing Ryan''s words, Shirley-Lansing showed a dignified look on her face, and lowered her head to read carefully.


    From "The Blair Witch" to the just-released "The Sixth Sense", Ryan''s eyes seem to be able to see through the future.


    Shirley Lansing dare not underestimate the cooperation project he recommended, otherwise Touchstone Films and Disney are the best examples.


    "The physical distribution company of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" is only a company based in Canada, and the author himself is not well-known, which severely limits the sales of this book."


    "And Paramount has the support of Viacom Group." Ryan said confidently: "This will be an unprecedented series of films."


    "Orion Pictures is willing to share the copyright with Paramount to create this series of films together."


    Undoubtedly, the attraction of a series of films makes Shirley-Lansing''s heart beat constantly faster. She knows very well how amazing the income a series of films can bring.


    However, Paramount''s luck seems to have been out of the series of films. There are many blockbuster films produced every year, but there is no series of films that can support long-term income.


    "I need to seek the opinions of other company executives, as well as Mr. Sumner-Redstone." Faced with an opportunity to create a series of films, Shirley Lansing will not give up anyway.


    What''s more, recommended her to Ryan Gosling.


    However, if Paramount wants to pass this project, it needs to go through some procedures, and even Shirley Lansing cannot directly agree to it.


    "No problem." Ryan is very aware of the value contained in "Harry Potter".


    It is difficult for Paramount to refuse this cooperation, and not only can he use Viacom''s channels to promote and market the entire "Harry Potter" series, and share a very sweet cake.


    By the way, we can also deepen cooperation with Paramount to relieve the pressure brought by 20th Century Fox.


    From this point of view, Ryan has always been very close. With the channel of Orion Films, it is impossible to market the "Harry-Potter" series all over the world.


    It''s better to share a piece of cake, which can bring more benefits.


    Viacom Group is the third largest media group in the United States, and even the market value of Viacom Group in the previous life surpassed that of Time Warner Group.

 Chapter 221： box office direction

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    As the premiere of "The Sixth Sense" ended, more than 2,300 movie theaters in North America flooded into countless audiences.


    "The Sixth Sense" easily took in $8.12 million at the box office on Friday.


    For an unknown new director, such a first-day box office performance is enough to be regarded as very dazzling.


    "The Sixth Sense"''s first-day opening results, in the entire spring file, are second only to the US$9.58 million box office of Universal Pictures'' "Liar".


    The former "The Sixth Sense" is only a spooky thriller film with an investment of only 35 million US dollars. Even if the cost of the entire film is included in the promotional budget, it does not exceed 60 million US dollars.


    The latter "Liar Liar" is a comedy film, not only the investment cost of the film is far higher than "The Sixth Sense", the film stars Jim Carrey, who is also the most famous movie star in Hollywood at present, and the director is Tom Sadiak.


    Tom Sadiak not only directed "Plane Detective", but also the famous "Fake God" in the future.


    So there''s nothing wrong with celebrating what The Sixth Sense achieved on its first day.


    At the same time, "The Sixth Sense" has a pretty good reputation among audiences.


    "This is an astonishing film. Underneath the seemingly unscary plot, there are the most frightening things hidden. People can''t help but want to go into the movie theater again and relive it carefully."


    "The plot is very novel, and the plot design is very ingenious, especially the turning point at the end of the film, which is even more eye-catching."


    "The first feeling after watching it was not a thriller, but a desire to watch it again, the confrontation between Bruce Willis and Scarlett Johansson."


    "The shocking acting skills and ingenious plot design all reveal the director''s genius-like idea setting."


    Through the audience who watched it on the first day, the topic of "The Sixth Sense" on the Internet quickly became a hot topic.


    Many netizens said, "I saw dead people."


    For a while, this sentence directly became the hottest word at the moment.


    With the big sales of "Terminator 3", the release of "The Sixth Sense", the preparations for the crew of "Rush Hour" and so on.


    Orion Films once again expanded its staff, and the office space suddenly became a little crowded. In desperation, they had to rent another entire floor.


    Jon Fertimer even planned to buy an office building at the right time as the headquarters of Orion Films.


    It was only temporarily suppressed by Ryan, and most of the funds are currently invested in the stock market by him, so it is impossible to spend tens of millions of dollars to buy an office building.


    It is completely possible to wait until the Internet bubble bursts, take the opportunity to buy an office building at a low price, and move the Blue Sky Studio here, instead of now.


    "According to the survey data obtained yesterday."


    Jon Fertimer walked into the office and said excitedly: "Only a quarter of the audience of "The Sixth Sense" are young people under the age of 20, and more than one third are young people. Audiences over the age of 20, and the rest of the audience are almost all over the age of 30."


    "Overall, the audience of "The Sixth Sense" is very broad, and female audiences account for a very high proportion."


    Ryan nodded and said, "As long as it continues, "The Sixth Sense" will definitely succeed."


    "By the way, what about online?"


    "Very good." Jon Felthammer said confidently: "In terms of online promotion, Orion Films is far ahead of other Hollywood film companies, and can even influence public opinion on the entire Internet."


    "Keep it going." Ryan also had a smile on his face.


    The promotion of "The Sixth Sense" does not need to make too many arrangements at all. Those who have watched the film are the best publicity themselves.


    There is no publicity that can compare to the word of mouth of the audience, that is, word of mouth.


    "I won''t be in Los Angeles for too long, I''ll have to go back to New Zealand next week at most."


    "So for many things, you can only contact Paramount and MGM." Ryan tapped the table with his fingers.


    There is no need to worry about the cooperation with Paramount, but MGM is a bit of a headache.


    "MGM has made it clear that it will not sell any property in the short term." Jon - Felthammer has already contacted MGM, but the result is not very satisfactory.


    "Continue to contact MGM, and the price can be slightly increased." Regarding MGM, Ryan has no good solution.


    In the previous life, New Line Cinema and Warner Brothers only obtained the global distribution rights of "The Lord of the Rings", while the global distribution rights of "The Hobbit" have always been in the hands of MGM.


    In desperation, Warner Bros. could only jointly release three "The Hobbit" with MGM.


    Jon Fertimer nodded in agreement, then turned and left the office.


    "The Sixth Sense" had just come out, and he had a lot to deal with.


    In just one day, the Internet propaganda department of Orion Films quickly posted ""I saw a dead person. "


    This sentence has completely become a noun on the Internet.


    At the same time, the audience rating of "The Sixth Sense" on IMDB was quickly changed to 9.2 points, which can be regarded as the first of its kind.


    The audience scoring mechanism on IMDB is very simple to operate, and it is easy to brush up the audience ratings.


    Not to mention the present, even in the previous life, it is impossible to completely eliminate the matter of brushing the ratings.


    In addition, the comprehensive score of "The Sixth Sense" media is also as high as 8 points or more, thinking that this is a twisted ghost story, with the style of classic Hollywood movies, but with the novelty of modern movies.


    For a film from a new director, this is already a very good reputation.


    But what Ryan didn''t expect was that the data compiled by some evaluation agencies left him speechless.


    The audience score of "The Sixth Sense" was "A-", and it is expected that the North American box office will not be less than 100 million US dollars.


    For any film with an investment of only 35 million US dollars, the North American box office revenue of 100 million US dollars will not only recover all investment costs, but also make a lot of money, which is a very good prediction.


    However, Ryan is very skeptical about the standards of these evaluation agencies. The North American box office of "The Sixth Sense" is only 100 million US dollars?


    What a joke!


    The North American box office of the original "The Sixth Sense" reached 293 million U.S. dollars, which is about three times the 100 million U.S. dollars.


    It won''t take long for these rating agencies to discover that they underestimated The Sixth Sense''s box office potential.


    On Saturday, "The Sixth Sense" earned US$10.23 million in a single day, continuing to overwhelm the US$8.15 million of "Little Liar" that day, and firmly sat at the top of the single-day box office list.


    On Sunday, "The Sixth Sense" once again earned $9.67 million in a single day, continuing to top the single-day box office list, while "Liar Liar" only earned $4.21 million.


    In just three days, the North American box office of "The Sixth Sense" reached 28 million U.S. dollars, and will soon exceed 30 million U.S. dollars.


    Paramount and Orion Pictures were once again able to increase the promotional scale of "The Sixth Sense", from the initial $15 million to $24 million.


    A number of theater companies have also expanded the scale of film releases and the rate of film scheduling.


    On the first working day, it still earned $5.23 million at the box office on Monday, $5.12 million on Tuesday, $5.02 million on Wednesday, and $5.11 million on Thursday.


    The North American box office of the film reached 48.59 million US dollars.


    The box office of "The Sixth Sense" dropped by an average of less than 4% in the four working days, and there was a small rebound.


    This is a studio, not a weekend.


    Countless media outlets were amazed by such an unreasonable box office trend. The Los Angeles Daily pointed out directly that the North American box office of "The Sixth Sense" could never be only $100 million.


    Soon the media put forward different opinions, and "The Sixth Sense" is about to usher in a competitor on Friday.


    "The Plague of Python" produced by Sony Pictures, with an investment of 45 million US dollars, is also a thriller film, which is expected to have a big impact on "The Sixth Sense".


    However, the reality is not the same as the media imagined.


    Friday On that day, "The Sixth Sense" single-day box office once again exceeded 8 million US dollars, earning 8.01 million US dollars at the box office.


    "The Plague of Python", which was released that day, only earned 4.5 million US dollars in a single day, which surprised many media.


    On Saturday, the box office of "The Sixth Sense" did not fall but rose, earning US$11.25 million in a single day.


    On the other hand, "The Calamity of Python", which was released on the second day, only earned US$5.65 million in a single day, which is not as good as the US$5.86 million of "Liargian", which was released for several weeks.


    On Sunday, "The Sixth Sense" dropped only 20 percent to another $8.82 million.


    The North American box office of the film reached 76.67 million U.S. dollars, and many forecasting agencies raised the box office forecast of "The Sixth Sense" directly from 100 million U.S. dollars to 200 million U.S. dollars at the box office.


    On Sunday, "The Disaster of Anaconda" only had a box office of 4.23 million US dollars, and the box office performance in the first weekend was only 14.38 million US dollars, which was about 2 million US dollars less than the original version.

 Chapter 222： magic

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    "On the first weekend of April, North America once again ushered in two large-scale films, one of which was "The Sixth Sense" jointly released by Paramount and Orion Pictures, starring Bruce Willis and Scarlett Johansson, the two of them staged the most frighteningly tender scene."


    "It is unbelievable that "The Sixth Sense" earned $28.08 million at the three-day box office in the second weekend, which is under pressure from the $14.38 million box office at the three-day first weekend of "The Plague of Python" released by Sony Pictures. .��


    "The former has been in theaters for a week, and the latter has just been released."


    In the office, Amy Pascal snapped and threw the newspaper out, "Who can tell me why?"


    The director of the film, Luis Rocha, has a very ugly face. The box office of "The Plague of Python", which he worked so hard to produce, only reached US$14.38 million in the first weekend of its release, which is not even as good as "The Sixth Sense" in the second week of its release.


    The most unacceptable thing for him is that the director of "The Sixth Sense" Knight Shyamalan is only a newcomer.


    This film is his first screened work.


    "We didn''t fail."


    The film producer Susan Ruskin took a deep breath and said: "The director of "The Sixth Sense" Nate Shyamalan is only an Indian, and we can definitely make some fuss about it."


    Amy Pascal suddenly raised her head and stared at her coldly, "What about the "Liarger" released by Universal Pictures?"


    "Do you want to write some articles on it too!"


    Not only "The Sixth Sense", which was released a week in advance, poses a threat to "The Plague of the Python", even "Liargator", which was released last month, has fierce competition for "The Plague of the Python", and even a single day The box office can overwhelm "The Calamity of Python".


    A very speechless fact is in front of you, and it is definitely not something that can be saved by small actions.


    What''s more, is it in the interests of Sony Pictures to offend Paramount and Universal Pictures once and for all, as well as Ryan Gosling, who has recently become famous?


    If only targeting "The Sixth Sense" and Paramount alone, I''m afraid Universal Pictures and the crew of "Liargian" will jump for joy.


    "I''m not going to ruin my career for a project that can''t be salvaged."


    Amy Pascal said unceremoniously: "Sony Pictures will not continue to invest more resources in "The Plague of Python", and the next promotional focus will be on Sony Pictures'' summer release." Above Godzilla."


    "So I don''t want any mishaps to happen next."


    "Besides, as you said, the project has not failed."


    At least from a commercial point of view, "The Calamity of Python" has not failed.


    With a three-day box office of US$14.38 million in the first weekend, for a film with an investment of only US$45 million, as long as there are no major changes in the next box office trend, Sony Pictures can fully recover the investment cost from the film''s box office.


    Then make a lot of money from the sales of peripheral products and copyrights.


    Susan-Ruskin opened her mouth, but finally said nothing.


    With the arrival of the second working day, the magic of "The Sixth Sense" broke out completely,


    On Monday, $3.85 million was harvested, and on Tuesday, there was another slight increase, with a single-day harvest of $4.02 million, Wednesday��s harvest of $3.58 million, Thursday��s harvest of $3.4 million, and a total of $14.85 million in four days.


    Counting the 76.67 million US dollars already harvested, the North American box office of the film reached 91.52 million US dollars, which is about to break through the 100 million US dollar mark.


    Don''t worry, the most amazing place has not yet appeared. The film earned $7.56 million again on Friday, which is an unbelievable drop compared to last Friday''s $8.01 million.


    Saturday was once again unbelievable, with a box office of 10.11 million US dollars in a single day, which was only about 1 million US dollars less than last week''s 11.25 million US dollars.


    The harvest on Sunday was 7.13 million U.S. dollars, which was a pitiful drop compared to last week''s 8.82 million U.S. dollars.


    Moreover, the North American box office of the film officially broke through 100 million, reaching 116.32 million US dollars.


    Many media are exclaiming, if the spring file in March belongs to "Liargian", then April belongs to "The Sixth Sense".


    The box office of two consecutive films exceeded 100 million in the relatively deserted spring season. With the addition of Sony Pictures'' "The Catastrophe of Python", it can be called the busiest spring season in recent years.


    However, the magic of "The Sixth Sense" will continue until May 23, when Universal Pictures releases another film, "Jurassic Park 2" directed by Steven Spielberg. : The Lost World" is released, it will be considered as an end.


    "The Sixth Sense" finally couldn''t continue to dominate the weekly box office champion.


    The box office trend of the original version of "The Sixth Sense" is so miraculous. It won the box office championship for five consecutive weeks, becoming the film second only to "Titanic".


    Speaking of which, the releases of the two films are very similar. When they were just released, they were not very explosive at the box office, but they still have a lot of stamina.


    At the same time, in the box office markets of many overseas countries, "The Sixth Sense" has won several box office champions one after another, and even the release scenes in some European countries are hotter than those in North America.


    So many evaluation agencies once again gave a piece of data, predicting that the overseas box office performance of "The Sixth Sense" is likely to exceed the North American box office in the end.


    Even according to the forecast given by the evaluation agency, the global box office of "The Sixth Sense" will reach more than 400 million U.S. dollars, while the film investment is only 35 million U.S. dollars.


    As the film investment company Paramount and Orion Films, the income that can be obtained in the future is definitely a very astonishing figure.


    However, the release plan of "A Basket of Little Ghosts" was postponed by Orion Films. In order not to affect the box office trend of "The Sixth Sense", the release plan of "A Basket of Little Ghosts" was deliberately moved to after the summer vacation.


    In this regard, Knight-Shyamalan has no dissatisfaction, and even very much agrees with Orion Pictures'' approach.


    With "The Sixth Sense" box-office hit, he''s already achieved enough success that "A Basket of Ghosts" has become irrelevant.


    He only put forward one condition, hoping to personally lead a team to India to promote "The Sixth Sense".


    India is such a magical box office market that neither Paramount nor the crew of The Sixth Sense see it as a major promotional location.


    It''s not that I don''t want to, but the Indian box office market is too exclusive, and even Hollywood has nothing to do with it.


    Of course, Ryan did not refuse Knight Shyamalan''s request, but chose to agree. As the director of the film, Knight Shyamalan still has this privilege.


    According to the words of the other side of the Pacific Ocean in the previous life, it is nothing more than returning home.


    With the release of "The Sixth Sense", which has completely changed Knight-Shyamalan''s life, he will return to India as a popular Hollywood director instead of an unknown newcomer director.


    The success of "The Sixth Sense" has changed not only Knight-Shyamalan alone.


    There is also Scarlett Johansson, who is underage, as the most famous child star in Hollywood at the moment, starring in two films, "The Evil One" and "The Sixth Sense" successively, her social value has skyrocketed.


    Helen has already called out a salary of 3.5 million US dollars to a number of Hollywood film companies.


    This is considered Hollywood''s top child star remuneration.


    Even in Ryan''s previous life$10,000 child star remuneration, only a few child stars have ever received it.


    For example, when Darko-Tafanning starred in "War of the Worlds", he received $3 million in salary, and when Hermione Grann starred in "Harry-Potter 5", he received $5 million in salary, and this is a movie. Sequel movie.


    The most surprising thing is that in just a few days, Scarlett Johansson received an invitation from Pixar Animation Studios to dub a character in "A Bug''s Life".


    In addition, the biggest change is Orion Pictures.


    Orion Pictures began to become as ambitious as Ryan Gosling.


    It can be regarded as the most dynamic second-tier Hollywood film company besides DreamWorks.


    As the president of Orion Films, Ryan didn''t stay long in Los Angeles before heading back to his studio in New Zealand to start filming Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

 Chapter 223： crew shooting

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    The shooting progress of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is very tight. It is impossible for Ryan to conduct a lot of training and rehearsal in the early stage like shooting "Terminator 3", nor can he be meticulously polished during the shooting process like "The Truman Show".


    To put it bluntly, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is just a commercial action movie through and through. Except for the necessary fighting and explosion scenes, there is no difficulty in shooting itself.


    Ryan simply arranged the crew''s shooting plan to be very short, somewhat like a quick shooter in his previous life.


    Every time the crew finishes filming one day earlier, they can naturally save more money.


    In this regard, although some crew members inevitably complained a little, thinking that the shooting schedule was too full, and there was almost no rest time.


    But at most, he muttered a few words to himself, not daring to really complain, otherwise Ryan would change people every minute.


    Etkin Street in Wellington is one of the most famous attractions in Wellington. The National Library of New Zealand stands next to the Parliament of New Zealand. The scenery is very charming.


    The only fly in the ointment is that New Zealand is only an island country after all, with a small area and a sparse population. The architectural design style seems to lack a trace of majesty.


    The most speechless thing is the clean streets on both sides of the previous life.


    At this time, not only some garbage can be seen everywhere, but there are even messy parking spaces, completely destroying the original scenery.


    Right now, New Zealand is not a tourist destination in the previous life, and it can only be said to be unsatisfactory in terms of environmental sanitation protection in some streets.


    However, following the global fire of "The Lord of the Rings", the New Zealand government finally began to prepare to renovate Wellington.


    However, it wasn''t until the number of tourists received increased that the New Zealand government was willing to actually pay for large-scale renovations.


    At ten o''clock in the morning, after the peak hours of work in Wellington, the crew chose to directly start filming in front of the New Zealand Parliament.


    On this point, the New Zealand government is very supportive of the crew from Hollywood.


    Even the Congress can be used as a shooting location, and even sent someone to clean it up in advance.


    Brad Pitt, one of the leading actors in the film, is wearing a casual sportswear and wearing sunglasses, and he is jogging near the Congress in the morning.


    With the breeze blowing gently, the huge sunglasses and the trees on both sides of the road almost blocked Brad Pitt from the surveillance camera.


    According to the plot in the film, an assassination is about to take place here.


    However, in just one shot, Ryan had already shot three times, and he was not satisfied until the fourth time.


    "Rest for five minutes, ready to shoot the next scene." Ryan managed to let the crew rest for five minutes, and then continued to shoot.


    In this regard, Brad Pitt did not have the slightest complaint, and once again got up and started shooting.


    As for playing big names in the crew?


    It doesn''t exist at all, he doesn''t think he has the capital to play big names.


    There are many, even countless, stars playing big names in Hollywood.


    But the premise is that you have to distinguish the crew, such as Cameron''s crew, who dares to play big names in front of the tyrants on the set!


    The next shooting scene started, and the filming of the crew did not come to an end until around twelve o''clock at noon, and all personnel had about two hours to eat.


    It''s not that Ryan showed great kindness, but that the crew needed to stagger the lunch break, and they couldn''t always block the streets to prevent pedestrians from entering and leaving.


    "Brad, it was a good shot just now."


    Ryan walked up to Brad-Pitt and patted his shoulder, "The next filming will be almost all action scenes, remember to be careful and don''t be brave."


    The fighting plot in the original version, Ryan almost pushes to redesign it again, similar to Charlize-Theron''s fighting in "Terminator 3", but it is slightly simplified, removing some very human movements, and it is closer to the current fighting.


    In this way, Charlize-Theron fortunately has the foundation left over from the previous film, and there is nothing to say about whether it is suitable or not.


    Brad Pitt has not received any training, so it is somewhat reluctant for him to complete the fighting actions himself, and it is estimated that only a large number of stuntmen will be used at that time.


    Brad Pitt shrugged, "Don''t worry, I''m not Charlie."


    When filming an action scene the day before yesterday, Charlize Theron rejected the stuntman provided by the crew, and performed difficult movements while hanging on a steel wire over and over again, which caused a slight muscle strain in her arm, and she could only rest for a few days.


    Of course, for an action movie, a muscle strain is only a trivial matter. When the original version of "Terminator 3" was filmed, Arnold Schwarzenegger was hospitalized due to injuries.


    After all, this is an action movie full of oriental fighting colors, and injuries are just commonplace.


    "Hey, Director Ryan." Kelly-Washington, a black actress in the film, approached. "How about lunch?"


    "Sorry, I still need to watch the shot I just finished shooting again." Ryan politely refused.


    "Okay." Kelly-Washington turned to leave with a trace of regret flashing across her face.


    At this time, the producer Doug Liman came over and looked at Kelly Washington''s back with appreciative eyes, "Kelly is a very charming actress, you should not refuse."


    "She''s not my type." Ryan shook his head.


    For the time being, he has no plans to try Black Pearl. Even though Kelly-Washington is considered pretty among the blacks, it is still not his cup of tea.


    "I know." Doug Liman showed a knowing look in his eyes, "Tall, blond, and models are your taste."


    Ryan rolled his eyes, didn''t chat with him, went back to the monitor and sat down, and watched the shot just finished from beginning to end.


    At the same time, he was thinking about the crew''s next location.


    The crew not only has an outdoor shooting location in Wellington, but in addition to Wellington, they will also go to Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, and Christchurch, the third largest city.


    According to the plot in the script, the male and female protagonists in the film belong to two international assassin groups. It is impossible to stay in one city of Wellington and need to travel around the world to perform tasks.


    "What are you thinking?"


    Charlize Theron came over from an RV in the distance, holding a dinner plate in her hand, with a lot of food on it, and the variety was very rich.


    Except for the original "Blair Witch" crew, Ryan has never cut the budget on crew meals.


    This can be regarded as a major feature of Hollywood crews, and they never skip meals.


    Hearing the voice, Ryan raised his head and glanced at Charlize-Theron, then reached out to take the dinner plate, "Charlie, you need to learn from Brad and try to let stuntmen do dangerous moves as much as possible, otherwise the insurance company will follow up with you sooner or later." The crew protested."


    The Xiangjiang-style fighting scenes are very beautiful in the film, not to mention that the characters are not realistic, but they have a handsome charm.


    It''s just that it''s definitely not that friendly to the filming actors. Many actions are simply too dangerous, and she has to do it herself, so the insurance company will be damned if they don''t protest.


    Of course, compared with Jackie Chan, Charlize Theron is considered good.


    According to the shooting plan of "Rush Hour", Jackie Chan refused to use a stuntman for the fighting action in the film, and he will do it all by himself.


    For such a request, the third-party insurance company directly protested, thinking that he was simply crazy, and it was absolutely impossible for them to agree to this matter.


    Orion Pictures is still having a headache about this matter until now.


    "Don''t be affected by those action guides." Ryan said pointedly.


    In the future Hollywood action movies, you can see the shadow of kung fu, but it is not a real Xiangjiang kung fu movie, but has blazed its own path.


    From the swinging of Spider-Man, to the fierceness of Captain America, and the swiftness of Black Widow, this is the mainstream fighting scene in Hollywood movies in the future.


    Ryan is definitely going to shoot this route, and even Orion Pictures will be doing the same.


    Hong Kong kung fu films will never become mainstream in Hollywood.


    With the passing of Yuan Heping, Jackie Chan, Jeter-Lee and others, the Hong Kong Kung Fu movies with no successors can only gradually decline.


    By the end of the year, when the big ship landed on the Xiangjiang River, there was only one way for Hong Kong films to go, and that was to go north to the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    It''s a pity that the film market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is far from mature. It is impossible for a film like "Wolf Warrior 2" to appear.


    "I just want to try to find a new breakthrough." Charlize Theron obviously has her own persistence, and she can only make more efforts to become the second Julia Roberts.


    "By the way, that "Rush Hour" really plans to go to the East for its premiere in the future!" Charlize Theron was very surprised,


    A Hollywood film that plans to have its premiere on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in the future is not a big news.


    "It''s just a plan." Ryan picked up a piece of steak and chewed it in his mouth. "The Xiangjiang government and the government on the other side of the Pacific are very interested in "Rush Hour" and intend to introduce this film."


    Beginning in 1995, the first batch of imported Hollywood films across the Pacific, such as "The Fugitive" and "True Lies", were relatively successful. Among them, "True Lies" swept away 102 million yuan, becoming the first imported movie with a box office of over 100 million. Blockbuster.


    The only pity is that the number of introductions is limited every year, almost being contracted by the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    Facing the quota of only ten films per year and the pitifully small box office share, Orion Films has not considered the market across the Pacific Ocean for the time being.


    However, they even took the initiative to introduce "Rush Hour", which is under preparation, the only requirement is that there should be no plots to smear the Chinese in the film, and they hope that the premiere of the film will be on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Ryan couldn''t help sighing, Jackie Chan''s influence, don''t ask people, he definitely didn''t come for Orion Films, but for the movie starring Jackie Chan.


    It seems that "Rush Hour 1" was introduced in a game in the previous life.

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    No matter past or present, Jackie Chan''s influence is unquestionable, and the movies starring him are almost synonymous with blockbusters.


    You don''t even need to read any news reports, you can see his influence at that time just from the salary.


    In the 1980s, "Food Truck", "Plan A", "Police Story" and many other works, the film salary has reached as high as 4.8 million Hong Kong dollars.


    You know, Xu Guanjie''s salary was only about 2 million Hong Kong dollars at that time.


    In the early 1990s, with the big hits of "Flying Eagle Project", "City Hunter", "Crime Squad" and other films, the film salary rose directly to 20 million Hong Kong dollars, completing a qualitative leap.


    When "Red Fan District" became a big hit in North America, the salary rose to 30 million Hong Kong dollars, a figure that the Hong Kong film industry could hardly believe.


    (Jackie Chan��s highest-paid movie should be Disney��s ��80 Days Around the World��. He only received a basic salary of 20 million U.S. dollars, and he is also the only Chinese actor who joined the 20 million U.S. dollar club.)


    (Jeter-Lee has not starred in Hollywood''s major A-list commercials and is not in the $20 million club.)


    Right now, he has received three more "Rush Hour" film contracts, officially entering Hollywood.


    This is not a supporting role, but a tailor-made plot completely in accordance with Jackie Chan''s previous shooting style, and it is definitely the starring role of the film.


    Even though the shooting of "Rush Hour" has not officially started, many news media in Hong Kong have begun to report that Jackie Chan is the second commercial actor in history to break into Hollywood after Bruce Lee.


    Moreover, the most admirable thing is that as "Rush Hour" entered the preparatory filming stage, many Chinese actors in Hong Kong received audition invitations from the crew, which once again pushed Jackie Chan''s status in the Chinese film industry to a new height .


    Of course, it also brought a lot of heat to "Rush Hour", and attention from the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    As for going to the other side of the Pacific Ocean to do the premiere!


    Ryan really has this plan. In his previous life, things like this have long been very common, such as "Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales", "Iron Man 3" and other films, all had their premieres on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Even, it was several days earlier than the release time in North America, which is nothing new at all.


    In addition, there is another important reason. Jackie Chan has a very wide influence in Southeast Asia, and Orion Films can take this opportunity to expand the Southeast Asian film market.


    Although Southeast Asian countries have never been the main box office market for Hollywood, Southeast Asia currently has Japan, the second largest box office market in the world, and will have a box office market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in the future.


    Of course, the specific situation will have to wait until the filming is over.


    After all, Orion Films does not have a global distribution channel, and the film''s overseas distribution plan needs to be negotiated with overseas distribution companies in the future.


    Chatted with Charlize - Theron for a while, until the end of lunch, the crew began to continue filming, Charlize - Theron returned to the RV to touch up makeup.


    Although her muscle strain is still not healed, some literary dramas still need to be filmed. It is impossible for the crew to delay the filming progress because of her alone.


    This can be regarded as the most basic conduct of an actor.


    "Attention all departments."


    "The photography team is ok."


    "The actor is ok."


    "Mr. and Mrs. Smith''s thirty-fifth scene, first scene, start!"


    Brad-Pitt changed a piece of clothes, looking very energetic, giving people a simple and capable feeling.


    On the other side, several local extras from New Zealand walked into the hotel and chatted with each other in a low voice. The three cameras distributed around each took close-up shots.


    "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is a commercial film, and the acting skills of the actors are not very high.


    Brad-Pitt did not find it difficult to shoot. He glanced at the lobby very naturally, and slowly stretched his right hand under the suit and put it on a pistol.


    Almost at the same time, Charlize Theron, dressed in a very fashionable dress, stepped on a pair of high heels and walked in with slender legs.


    According to the requirements of the script, Charlize Theron will be finely dressed every time she plays, even wearing a pair of high heels and short skirts to fight.


    As for whether it conforms to reality, it is no longer within the scope of Ryan''s consideration.


    Ryan sat behind the monitor, watched the performances of several people, suddenly called a stop, and said to Brad-Pitt: "Who was too ordinary in the eyes just now, you are performing an important task, you must always Be vigilant."


    "And Charlie, your expression just now seems to lack a trace of illusion, and you don''t look surprised enough."


    "Okay, take a break for a minute, and then do it again."


    A minute passed quickly, and the crew started filming again, and this time there was no problem.


    The biggest selling point of this film is not the acting skills, but the action scenes of handsome men and beautiful women, as well as various gun battles and explosion scenes.


    Most of the intimate scenes in the original version were deleted by Ryan. "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is a commercial film, and it is not an adult film, so there is no need for a lot of sexual scenes.


    Of course, kiss scenes are essential, whether it is Hollywood movies or Chinese movies, kiss scenes are a common scene.


    "OK, pass this way, change to another shooting location." Ryan ordered the crew to change the scene.


    There is no other way. Charlize Theron can''t shoot action scenes for the time being, so she can only continue filming literary dramas.


    Taking advantage of the time when the crew was transitioning, Ryan came to the RV outside, ready to revise the script.


    Of course, this script has nothing to do with Mr. and Mrs. Smith, but a script that is going to be thrown to Orion Films to find someone to shoot.


    Even the script itself was not written by Ryan, but from an editor by Adam Hertz, a script that Orion Pictures snatched from Universal Pictures for $1.5 million.


    "Nobody Knows" is a very odd script title.


    The first time he bought the script, Ryan directly rejected the name and changed it to "American Pie", the name of a food.


    Of course, the real meaning is similar to the meaning of a party, and it also contains a hint of irony.


    For this period of time, Ryan has been taking a little time almost every day to revise the script, so as to create a small-budget series of films.


    The cost of shooting the original "American Pie" film was less than 10 million US dollars, but the North American box office has achieved 132 million US dollars, and the overseas box office has also exceeded 100 million US dollars, which is even more terrifying than the revenue of the "Chain Saw" series.


    "American Pie!"


    "An indescribable film."


    Sofia Coppola glanced at the script in Ryan''s hand, and her tone was somewhat weird.


    When she saw the script for the first time, she even suspected that it was an adult film.


    "To be precise, it''s a script full of adolescent passion." Ryan put down the script in his hand, looked up at Sofia Coppola and asked, "Britney, did you agree?"


    The content of "American Pie" tells about all kinds of indescribable things derived from a group of high school students on the eve of graduation.


    Ryan''s first thought when he saw the script was that Britney Spears and her famous song could be the opening song of "American Pie".


    Immediately after buying the script, Ryan asked Britney Spears to sign with a newly established music studio under Orion Pictures.


    In return for signing the contract, not only will she get the opportunity to sing the opening song of "American Pie", Orion Pictures will also spend a high price to buy the song "Baby One More Time" and she will sing it herself.


    In the previous life, "Baby Come Again" was originally chosen to sing, not Britney Spears, but a female group, UU Kanshu www. uukanshu.com was just rejected by this female group, and it was Britney Spears'' turn to sing.


    Ultimately, Britney Spears shot to fame when she sang "Baby One More Time", which became one of the best-selling songs in the UK.


    "There is no news yet." Sofia Coppola shook her head, "It''s the song "Baby Come Again" you''re looking for. The record company expressed willingness to sell the copyright, but the price is a little higher."


    "Buy it." Ryan said without hesitation: "The price is not a problem."


    If Britney Spears disagreed, it would be a big deal to change to another singer. Anyway, Ryan just wanted to use the popularity of this song to promote "American Pie", and he didn''t really want to set up a record company.


    Of course, it would be best to sign Britney Spears, but the benefits she can bring in the future may not be less than the "American Pie" series.


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    In an apartment in Los Angeles, Larry Rudolph frowned and seemed to be lost in thought, "Should I refuse the invitation from Orion Films? Or choose to accept it!"


    "Reject." Lynn Spears said very firmly: "Orion Films is only a film production and distribution company, not a record company."


    "As far as I know, Orion Pictures has no intention of developing in the direction of a record company."


    The business under the Hollywood film company is not only production and distribution, but also many subsidiaries, such as Universal Pictures and Sony Pictures in the previous life. As one of the seven major film companies in Hollywood, they have also entered the record industry one after another.


    MGM owns many branded hotels.


    Well, MGM is an exception.


    "Britney, what do you mean!" Larry Rudolph did not continue to ask Lynn Spears, but asked Britney Spears opposite.


    "I''d like to try it," said Britney Spears and her mother, Lynn Spears, in contrast. "It''s only been five years anyway."


    Generally speaking, the contract period of record companies is almost 5 years, 8 years, 10 years, etc., or even longer, rarely three years.


    It can be said that the five-year contract period is already a very short one.


    "Britney!" Lynn Spears glared at her. "I would never agree to your signing with a small film company. As for the so-called music production studio, it''s even more ridiculous."


    "You should choose a professional record label, it will help you a lot in the future."


    "Orion Films is not a small film company." Britney Spears retorted without showing weakness: "A company has produced the "Chain Saw" series of films, as well as "Terminator 3", and " The Sixth Sense, will it be a small film company?"


    "What''s more, almost no major record company will sign a contract with me. Rather than randomly choosing a small record company and not knowing when the record will be released, it is better to agree to Orion Films."


    "And Orion Films will hire Polygram to release a single for me, and will cooperate with the film promotion plan in North America."


    Lynn Spears was a little hesitant, and rationally told her that choosing Orion Films was simply a risk, but what Britney said had some truth.


    Regardless of the quality of the released single, just for the promotion of the film, Spears can use the publicity channel of Orion Films to appear in many newspapers and media, and even participate in popular North American variety shows.


    "Rudolph, I need your opinion." Lynn Spears'' eyes finally fell on Larry Rudolph.


    She trusted Larry Rudolph''s opinion more than Britney''s own choice.


    "My opinion is." Larry Rudolph pondered for a while, then said, "You can try..."


    Without waiting for Britney Spears to be happy, he continued: "But five years is indeed a long time for Britney. Hollywood film companies are full of variables. No one knows what Orion Films will become in the future. What''s it like?"


    "Of course, if the other party agrees to change the contract period to three years, Britney can try it out. Anyway, it''s only three years."


    Three years!


    Lynn Spears nodded. If she only had three years, she could think about it.


    At Britney''s age, even if she misses three years, she still has time to start all over again.


    The next day Ryan received a call from Larry Rudolph, expressing his hope that the signing time limit could be changed.


    Ryan only thought about it for a while, and then he agreed, and called Orion Films in person.


    Get someone to contact PolyGram right away to record a single for Britney Spears and prepare for the filming of "American Pie".


    PolyGram quickly responded, agreeing to Orion Pictures'' request and only charging a cost price.


    The only requirement is that PolyGram needs to rely on some channels of Orion Pictures to cooperate with its distribution company to release a horror film in North America.


    "Psychological Games" is a suspense film directed by David Fincher, starring Michael Douglas and Sean Penn. The investment of the entire film is as high as 50 million US dollars.


    In the previous life, this film was distributed by PolyGram, and even the global distributor of the film was PolyGram.


    The film grossed US$48.3 million in North America, US$61.1 million overseas, and US$109.4 million worldwide, making it one of Polygram''s successful global releases.


    Compared with DreamWorks and Orion Pictures, Polygram is also ambitious.


    It''s a pity that Polygram does not have Steven Spielberg, nor does it have the success stories brought by Ryan from his previous life. In the end, it can only be accompanied by the acquisition of Polygram, thus falling down.


    Ryan has heard some news that Seagram Group intends to acquire PolyGram, but the two parties have not reached a cooperation agreement.


    The deal is expected to be worth more than $10 billion.


    In this regard, Ryan can only boast that Polygram, which once occupied one-third of the North American music market, will disappear in a short time.


    At the same time, the shooting plan of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" has not stopped, and the crew has just arrived in Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand.


    What''s more interesting is that Auckland is located in the Auckland District of New Zealand''s North Island. It has 56 small islands, only half of which are inland.


    The environment is much better than Wellington, and Auckland is the city with the largest number of sailboats in the world, known as the "City of Sails".


    Ryan simply changed the shooting plan temporarily, and put a hot fighting scene on the sailboat.


    Just finished shooting a scene, Ryan sat on a sailboat, looking at the scene of sailboats everywhere in the distance, couldn��t help but have the urge to buy another one, ��Bel Air��s residence is too far from the pier, otherwise You could buy a yacht."


    A sailboat was a bit too small for Ryan, a yacht was more suitable for him.


    "You can change a house." Charlize-Theron stretched out her hands against the sea breeze, as if embracing the sea, "With your earnings in the stock market, you can buy any luxury house."


    The investment in Yahoo alone has doubled in just a few months.


    At the end of 1997, Ryan directly bought a lot of Yahoo shares and made a huge profit.


    "I don''t want to sell my investment in the stock market yet." Ryan glanced at Charlize Theron''s childish behavior, and suddenly thought of the classic scene of "Titanic", the action of Jack and Rose on the boat.


    It''s a pity that Paramount rejected the investment request of Orion Pictures, otherwise Ryan could go to the big ship built by Cameron to experience it.


    It seems that recently, "Titanic" was first rejected by Paramount for a very simple reason. With the box office success of "The Sixth Sense", Paramount has eased the financial pressure.


    Then on the copyright of "Chicago", Orion Films was once again rejected, and the copyright owner did not intend to sell it.


    If the distribution rights of "Lord of the Rings" are added, the negotiations with MGM have not made any progress.


    It can be said that the development of Orion Films is not so smooth.


    "The stock market is too risky."


    "It''s better to invest money and invest yourself in other areas ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Charlize-Theron retracts her arms," ??such as record companies. "


    "Didn''t Orion Films just sign a new singer recently!"


    Ryan knew she was talking about Britney Spears. "I''m not Seagram, which can spend tens of billions of dollars to buy Polygram."


    If the Seagram Group''s acquisition plan is one year in the evening, when Yahoo''s stock price exceeds about US$300 a share next year, Ryan may not have the opportunity to participate.


    Just as Charlie said, the stock market is too risky. It is impossible for Ryan to sell Yahoo when its market value peaks. Instead, he chooses to sell one share between $200 and $300 one after another, and then invests in Amazon.


    It''s a pity that Seagram will reach an acquisition agreement with PolyGram at most in the middle of next year.


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    Universal Pictures was also sold back and forth, and in 2000 the Seagram Group was acquired by France''s Vivendi.


    In 2004, due to poor management and debt problems, Vivendi had to sell 80% of Universal Pictures'' shares to General Electric.


    However, the development of Universal Pictures has been good. Whether it is the Seagram Group, Vivendi or General Electric, they all attach great importance to Universal Pictures.


    In the previous life, Universal Pictures did not fully accept all PolyGram''s business, but selectively sold some overlapping departments and subsidiaries, and sold them to Warner Music Group and American Network Corporation, and MGM also bought them. some assets.


    Among them, what makes Ryan envious is not Polygram''s music copyright library and film copyright library, nor is it the most valuable record business, but the initially established global film distribution network. grab grab


    Even if the global distribution network established by PolyGram is not perfect, only Europe and Asia are barely enough, and many other countries only have one operator, which is far from being comparable to the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    However, PolyGram''s global distribution network not only has a good foundation, but also has been established in a very reasonable outline, avoiding the North American film market, as well as major Hollywood box office markets such as Latin America and South America.


    As for Europe!


    Polygram, as a British record company, Europe is its home, and Hollywood studios are outsiders.


    The most critical point is that this is the only chance to obtain a global distribution network.�ԑ� Bora ol


    Of course, Ryan didn''t choose to intervene directly, but wait and see for a while.


    Otherwise, if you intervene too early, not only may you not get PolyGram''s distribution network, but it will cause the vigilance and suppression of Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures and other giants.


    So the timing of intervention is very critical


    After shooting in Auckland for more than half a month, the crew returned to the studio in Wellington again.


    This time Ryan did not choose to shoot in a studio, but built a house outside to serve as a temporary studio.


    In the last scene shot, the crew needed to turn the built house into a huge firework show.


    With filming about to begin, Ryan nodded to Charlize-Theron and asked the crew to double-check the safety measures.


    Next, Charlize Theron needed to shoot a scene where she jumped from a second-story window.


    It stands to reason that a shot like this should be done by a stuntman, but Charlize Theron had to do it herself.


    In this regard, Ryan didn''t say much, anyway, it''s not the first time for her.


    Seeing that the crew was getting ready, Charlize Theron took a deep breath, ran quickly, and under the pull of Wia, jumped down from the window. The whole movement was almost done in one go, and the completion was very beautiful.


    However, just when Ryan was about to shout, countless shouts suddenly came from a distance, accompanied by dense explosions.


    Although listening to the distance of the voice, it is far away from the crew.


    But the shouts and explosions were still very clear. Charlize Theron, who was still in the air, obviously changed her expression and subconsciously turned her head.


    "What''s going on?" Ryan frowned and stood up, looking in the direction of the sound, he could faintly see a trace of gunpowder smoke rising.


    This is not a battlefield, where is the smoke coming from.


    "It should be Steven Spielberg''s crew." Akiva Goldsman thought for a moment and said, "It seems to be filming a war movie."


    Steven Spielberg!


    War Movies!


    The name immediately came to Ryan''s mind.


    This film can be regarded as the most important project of DreamWorks right now.


    "Call someone over to negotiate. It''s better for the two crews to stagger the shooting time." Although Ryan was a little dissatisfied, he didn''t say much.


    "Let me go." Akiva Goldsman turned and walked towards the crew.


    The distance between the two crews is actually not too far, and they were both filmed in the same studio, so Akiva-Gausman thought it would be better to go there in person.


    "Charlie, take a break first." Ryan looked helplessly at Charlize-Theron, and estimated that she would have to dance again in a while.


    It''s not an easy job.


    Akiva Goldsman came to the set and talked to Steven Spielberg and Ian Bryce for a while.


    Ian Bryce said that the filming schedule of the crew was very tight and it was impossible to stagger the shooting time.


    Instead, Steven Spielberg was willing to provide some compensation and let the crew change to another location for shooting.


    Looking at the back of Akiva Goldsman leaving, Tom Hanks, wearing a US military uniform from World War II, showed hesitation on his face.


    "Isn''t it, can you think about it again?" Tom Hanks, who starred in the film, obviously didn''t want to cause unhappiness to the two crews because of a trivial matter.


    Without waiting for Steven Spielberg to speak, the crew producer Ian Bryce took the lead and said: "Our shooting plan is very tight, and it is impossible to change it casually, otherwise it will increase the cost of shooting."


    It''s a war movie with a budget of $70 million, starring Tom Hanks, plus Steven Spielberg''s salary.


    As a result, the budget of the crew is very tight, and careful planning is required.


    In contrast, for an action movie without any big-name actors, the movie budget is as high as 75 million US dollars, which is higher than that of the movie.


    Tom Hanks knew what Ian Bryce said was true.


    But he still reminded: "It''s Ryan Gosling''s crew over there. DreamWorks and Orion Films have never had any competition. Doing so may cause some unnecessary troubles."


    Steven Spielberg is not only the director and producer of the crew, but also one of the founders of DreamWorks, so there are many things to consider.


    He tapped the chair lightly with his fingers, "Have someone go over and express his apology, be sincere, and I owe him a favor."


    "As for the filming plan of the crew, continue filming according to the original plan."


    It''s not that Steven Spielberg doesn''t want to stagger the shooting time, but just as Ian Bryce said, the crew''s shooting budget is very tight, and the shooting plan cannot be changed casually.


    DreamWorks is not Orion Pictures, with several films in succession selling well, without having to worry about funding, and can even spend tens of millions of dollars casually.


    Almost all of the films shot by DreamWorks are financed and supported overseas. In case the budget of the crew is not enough during the filming process, it is not easy to make additional investment.


    Inside the crewThe news brought back by Akiva-Gausman.


    It made Ryan look a bit uneasy. Instead of agreeing to stagger the shooting time, the other party asked him to change the shooting location.


    As for compensation, Ryan chose to ignore it.


    "Change the shooting plan, let Jack bloom a feast, and switch to the studio for the rest of the shots." A sneer appeared on the corner of Ryan''s mouth.


    "I''m going to ask Jack to add more condiments." Akiva-Gausman came back with a stomach full of anger, and couldn''t help but nodded in agreement.


    It is obviously not a wise choice for the crew to stand in a stalemate with a crew that shoots a war film.


    However, Ryan wanted to leave a deep impression on the other party before leaving.�t��Fantasy 7HuAn.oM��


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    "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is an action movie, and during the filming process, there will be no shortage of explosions and gun battles.


    For example, the homes of the two protagonists in the film were turned into ruins by the explosion.


    The original shot was taken at the end, and it wasn''t a house that exploded, but a garage.


    In order to pursue reality, Ryan modified the script a little, and made the explosion scene more spectacular with actual shooting in real life.


    The only difficulty is that such an explosion method is not so easy to control


    It took a lot of time to calculate and load the explosives alone, and in order to increase the explosion effect, the one-time explosion was changed into a continuous explosion.


    In this way, the preparation time required will naturally not be too short.


    "Jack, are you ready!" Ryan stayed away from the temporary house that was about to become a ruin, he didn''t want to be affected by the explosion for a while.


    "It''s ready." Jack waved his hand at Ryan, "We''ll guarantee continuous explosions in a while."


    Ryan nodded, and once again asked all the crew to step back, leaving only a few photographers to shoot the explosion scene, and they will need to capture close-up shots later.


    Cast members such as Brad Pitt and Charlize Theron hid behind the RV one after another, and the crew also hid far away.


    Seeing that the preparation was almost done, Ryan asked Jack to detonate the explosives filled inside.


    The next moment, the temporary house that had not been built for a long time turned into a huge flame and shot into the sky, and a series of explosions continued to sound.


    Ryan was far enough away that he could still feel a wave of heat coming. Several photographers who were close could even faintly smell the smell of burnt hair.


    Charlize Theron looked at the soaring flames in the distance, and subconsciously hid behind the RV, her ears buzzing, "This is too exaggerated!"


    "With twice as much explosives as planned, the effect will definitely be exaggerated." Ryan looked towards the crew of "Saving Private Ryan", hoping that they would like this big firework.


    "Next, there is another scene. The scale of the explosion is bigger than this."


    "Okay, let''s not talk about this, while the flames have not been extinguished, prepare to shoot the shootout."


    Immediately after the explosion ended, the crew started filming again in front of the burning ruins.


    For several days in a row, Ian Bryce didn''t see anyone come to negotiate, "It seems that Ryan Gosling has changed the shooting location."


    "At least it''s good news for us."


    "Better." Steven Spielberg didn''t pay much attention to it.


    Regarding Ryan Gosling''s name, even Steven Spielberg couldn''t ignore it.


    In just a few years, he went from an ordinary horror film director to the owner of Orion Films in one fell swoop, producing two world-best-selling films one after another, and his income is enough to make anyone envious.


    "Terminator 3," which was released last year, was second only to "Independence Day" at the global box office, making Orion Pictures a fortune.


    This year''s spring file has just started, and the North American box office of "The Sixth Sense" is close to 300 million US dollars. The global box office is expected to be no less than that of "Terminator 3". With only two films, Orion Films has achieved an impressive performance. commercial achievement.


    If Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and James Cameron are representative figures of the older generation of Hollywood directors.


    Then Ryan Gosling is a representative figure of the new generation of directors.


    Therefore, on the premise that it does not involve its own interests, Steven Spielberg does not want to have conflicts with it. The pressure that DreamWorks needs to face is already great enough, and it is impossible to be an enemy of all Hollywood film companies.


    Of course, if it involves his own interests, Steven Spielberg will never give in. He and DreamWorks have reached the edge of the cliff, and there is no way to retreat.


    Just when Steven Spielberg came back to his senses and was about to start filming the night scene.


    In the distance, there was a sudden loud bang, and then the flames shot up into the sky, like a mushroom cloud, illuminating the surrounding area brightly.


    "What''s going on!" Steven Spielberg''s voice just came out of his mouth.


    There was another explosion sound, one after another continuously, and it took a long time before it stopped.


    After finally waiting for the sound of the explosion to disappear, there was another fierce gun battle in the distance.


    This is not a gun from World War II, but the sound of all modern weapons, mixed with the sound of a slight explosion.


    "Fa-k."


    "They must have done it on purpose." Ian Bryce''s face was a little ugly.


    The last time they filmed an explosion scene, they made it impossible for the other party''s crew to shoot. This scene before them is clearly a blatant revenge.


    "I don''t believe they can go on all night." Ian Bryce gritted his teeth.


    Looking into the distance, Steven Spielberg suddenly had a headache. It seems that today he can only rest for one night, otherwise the whole crew would not be able to continue filming.


    The sound of gunshots and explosions is okay, but at worst, it can be silenced in post-production. Besides, the filming of "Saving Private Ryan" was originally a war scene.


    The real headache is the firelight coming from a distance.


    At this time, another producer of the crew, Bonnie Barrett, came over, with a hint of anger on his face, and said: "The crew of Mr. and Mrs. Smith just sent a message. They decided to change the next plan. Filming locations."


    To put it bluntly, I just won''t play with you.


    Ian Bryce was so angry that he was 100% sure that the other party must have done it on purpose, "I will tell Paramount this matter truthfully and file a complaint with the trade union."


    "It''s useless." Steven Spielberg shook his head, "Ryan Gosling also has a cooperation with Paramount, and Paramount won''t get involved in a small matter, and the other party has decided to change the shooting location. "


    Ian Bryce wanted to say something else, but Steven Spielberg waved his hand directly, "Notify all crew members to cancel tonight''s shooting plan."


    On the other side, Ryan just finished filming a very intense shootout scene, sat in the RV to rest, took a sip of wolfberry tea, and seemed to be in a good mood.


    The unhappiness brought about a few days ago was returned to the other party tonight.


    "Spielberg must be **** off by you, and you are not afraid that he will become angry." Sophia Coppola had a smile on her face.


    "It''s just a small episode, and Spielberg won''t get angry because of it." Ryan shrugged, "Besides, Orion Pictures isn''t afraid of competition."


    Neither DreamWorks nor Orion Pictures will cause a storm for a small episode.


    Besides, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" will not choose to be released in summer next year, while "Saving Private Ryan" in the previous life will be released in July.


    There is almost no possibility of competition between the two films.


    "How''s your contact with Polygram!" Ryan asked suddenly.


    "The release of "The Mind Game"?" Sofia Coppola was taken aback for a moment.


    "I mean Polygram Entertainment," Ryan reminded.


    The scale of Polygram Entertainment is not very large, but it has a large number of personnel and a bloated organization.


    However, Polygram Films Entertainment has a large film library, such as "Four Weddings and a Funeral", "The Usual Suspects", "Trainspotting", "Two Smoking Barrels", "Fargo", " Death Row Walking" and other film copyrights.


    Sofia Coppola finally came to her senses, her expression changed, and she stared at Ryan in disbelief Do you want to buy Polygram''s video library? It is also rumored to be an overseas distribution channel established by PolyGram! "


    PolyGram''s North American distribution channel is almost dispensable, even worse than Orion Pictures.


    On the contrary, PolyGram has established a global film distribution channel relying on its own record channel, which is eye-catching.


    Right now, "The Sixth Sense" is still in theaters. The North American box office has exceeded 278 million US dollars, and the overseas box office has also reached 310 million US dollars. The global box office of the film is about to exceed 600 million US dollars. top three.


    It is expected to bring a large amount of income to Orion Pictures again. It is definitely not enough to acquire Polygram, but the distribution channels are indeed more than enough.


    Speaking of it, Ryan was somewhat depressed. "Terminator 3" met "Independence Day" and could only rank second in the North American annual box office list in 1996.


    This year''s "The Sixth Sense" met Cameron''s "Titanic" again, and it could only once again rank second in the North American annual box office list.

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    Sigrim Group, Vidiwang, Universal Pictures, all three will more or less sell some Polygram properties.


    These include the global distribution channels established by PolyGram.


    The reason is very simple. Universal Pictures itself has a very complete global distribution channel. It has no interest in the distribution channel established by Polygram relying on the global record channel, and will even selectively sell it.


    "Sigrim Group''s acquisition of Polygram, apart from the record business, may ultimately focus on the film library." Ryan knew very well that Universal Pictures had long coveted Polygram''s film library.


    As we all know, the film library of a film company is the most valuable asset. In terms of value, it is even more valuable than distribution channels.


    Regardless of whether it is a distribution channel in North America or a global distribution channel, as long as you are willing to spend money, it is not impossible to establish it.


    But the film library can almost be regarded as half a non-renewable resource. The seven major Hollywood film companies have been buying film libraries everywhere, and there is no exit.


    The film library of newly established film companies will only be empty, and there will be no source of long-term stable income, thus limiting development.


    This can be regarded as a disguised monopoly.


    Even the film library of Orion Films has only a few films, and it has to be shared with other film companies.


    For example, the film copyright of "Terminator 3" needs to be shared with Twentieth Century Fox, and the film copyright of "The Sixth Sense" needs to be shared with Paramount.


    In addition, the only well-known film copyrights are the "Chain Saw" series. As for "Rush Hour" and "American Pie", they are still in preparation for filming, and the remaining film copyrights are dispensable.


    Sofia Coppola couldn''t help but raise her voice a lot, "The overseas distribution channels established by Polygram?"


    "You''re going to buy it!"


    "Do you know what this means?"


    Sofia Coppola took a deep look at Ryan, "Even DreamWorks, Steven Spielberg and others dare not reveal their intention to establish overseas distribution channels, otherwise they will inevitably attract countless obstacles."


    DreamWorks can try to break the long-standing pattern in Hollywood, and Orion Pictures can also sell several films in succession.


    But there is a prerequisite, Hollywood''s overseas distribution channels must be firmly in the hands of the seven major film companies, this is a bottom line and a taboo.


    "So it will not be acquired in the name of Orion Films."


    As he spoke, Ryan took out a document from the drawer and handed it to Sofia Coppola, "I plan to acquire another film company in Xiangjiang first."


    Sofia Coppola took the information and briefly flipped through it, looked up at Ryan, and asked with some doubts: "It''s the film company that produced "Red Fan District."


    "It''s the Golden Harvest Film Company." Ryan nodded.


    Golden Harvest was considered to be one of the largest film companies in Hong Kong in the 1990s. It had produced a large number of Chinese-language films including Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, and its film library had no fewer than 600 film copyrights.


    However, with the end of the Hong Kong movies in the 1990s and Jackie Chan going to Hollywood to develop, Golden Harvest completely lost a cash cow and inevitably fell into decline.


    According to the development of the previous life, Golden Harvest produced Jackie Chan''s last film "The Lost Secret Service" at the box office. Since then, Golden Harvest has gradually reduced its production business and focused its energy on theaters.


    By 2007, Golden Harvest had 242 movie theaters in Xiangjiang, Singapore, Malaysia, Wanwan, and across the Pacific Ocean, occupying a considerable share of the theater market.


    "I have already registered several offshore companies, and I will use the name of the offshore company to acquire Golden Harvest shares. You only need to be a supervisor, and you don''t need to attend any public occasions." Ryan looked a little dignified.


    For this acquisition, Ryan specially asked people to register several shell companies, and acquired Golden Harvest in the name of one of the shell companies.


    Then, in the name of Golden Harvest, he went to the UK to contact Polygram, Philips, Siemens, and Seagram collectively, trying to buy Polygram''s global distribution channels.


    (Philips and Siemens are Polygram''s parent companies.)


    In addition to this purpose, Golden Harvest itself is also a high-quality asset. It not only owns the copyright of many classic Chinese films, but also serves as a springboard to enter the theater industry on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    If we say that North American theater companies are very weak when facing some large film companies.


    Then the theater companies on the other side of the Pacific Ocean are a strong group. In addition to reaping the income from the film box office, they can also share the dividends brought by real estate.


    This does not include the income from the sales of peripheral products such as Coke and popcorn.


    Sofia Coppola just flipped through it, and then closed the file, "Change someone else, I am not suitable for Xiangjiang, it is better to be someone who has nothing to do with you."


    As a member of the Coppola family and Ryan''s personal assistant, and she also holds a high-level position in Orion Films, it is easy for people to get in touch with some things when they go to Xiangjiang.


    "Someone who has nothing to do with me?" Ryan couldn''t help but rolled his eyes.


    Tell him where to find such a person!


    Sofia Coppola thought for a while, "I have a suitable candidate, a friend I met in the French fashion industry before, and she has no contact with Hollywood."


    "Yes." Ryan agreed directly, "The cost is not a problem, my only request is that she needs to leave for Xiangjiang immediately."


    "Don''t worry too much about the purchase price."


    For the acquisition of Golden Harvest, I would rather spend more money and complete it as soon as possible, otherwise it will take too long and accidents will easily occur.


    "I''m going to France tomorrow." Sofia Coppola knew the seriousness of the matter.


    "But I want to remind you that in the end, whether the matter is revealed or a deal is reached, you and Orion Pictures will face the siege of Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, Disney, Sony Pictures, and Warner Bros. .��


    As for MGM, it has gradually moved away from the center of Hollywood.


    To put it bluntly, MGM has long since lost its qualification to be one of the seven major film companies.


    "Don''t worry, I''ve been prepared for a long time. At worst, I will end up on the same level as DreamWorks." Ryan said very lightly. It''s just like DreamWorks, being suppressed by several major film companies everywhere.


    What''s more, with DreamWorks in front of them to share the pressure, and Lionsgate, which is about to show its edge, can also share part of the pressure.


    Sofia Coppola sighed lightly, then turned around and left, she didn''t need to say much.


    Ryan sat in the RV and thought about some information about Jiahe.


    As early as 1994, Golden Harvest was listed in Xiangjiang. In addition to contacting a large number of shareholders, it also had to absorb some scattered shares from the stock market.


    The Asian financial crisis has shown a hint, and it will soon spread to Xiangjiang. It is a good opportunity to acquire Jiamu.


    On the other hand, Ryan is not sure whether he can buy PolyGram''s global distribution channels.


    Seagram Group is about to reach negotiations with Philips and Siemens to acquire the entire business of Polygram for US$10.6 billion.


    At this time, they boldly intervened to try to buy PolyGram''s global distribution business. As the major shareholders of PolyGram, Philips and Siemens may not easily agree, and there is also the reaction of Seagram Group as the acquirer.


    Of course, you can wait for a while, and the Seagram Group will fall into its own debt crisis, and Baoli Gram and Universal Pictures will be sold.


    In fact, in the previous life, Universal Pictures was only interested in the film library of Polygram Films, and had no interest in Polygram Films itself.


    The production and distribution business of Universal Pictures itself is very complete, and it is still centered in Los Angeles, while Polygram Films is located in the UK, and a group of employees have lived in London for a long time.


    It is obviously unrealistic to move all of them to Los Angeles. If they are dismissed, they will also need to pay a high fee. In the end, Universal Pictures chose to sell them.


    So you can wait for a while longer. Whether you buy Polygram Films, which has no film library, or choose to poach people directly, it will be a good choice.


    It''s just that Ryan wants to try it first, otherwise when Polygram Films is in the hands of Universal Pictures, many things will become difficult to operate.


    Universal Pictures will not easily sell the overseas distribution channel of Polygram Films to a second-tier Hollywood film company, and it will face competitors at that time.


    Like DreamWorks and Lionsgate.


    In the previous life, DreamWorks also tried to buy the distribution channel of Polygram Film Company, but it was rejected by Universal Pictures and eventually sold to MGM.

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    Sofia Coppola''s departure did not affect the filming of the crew.


    By the end of August, most of the shots of the crew had almost been shot, and the post-production stage began.


    Since the special effects production of the film was contracted to Weta Studios, the main creators of the crew stayed in Wellington and did not return to Los Angeles immediately.


    During this period, Peter Jackson would come over every three or two days to discuss with Ryan about adapting the plot of The Lord of the Rings.


    In general, it is similar to the previous "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, which are The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King.


    Even if the three films are shot together, a lot of money can be saved, it still needs about 300 million US dollars.


    Ryan had to choose the method of financing for filming. Given the friendly cooperation with the Prince of Brunei, financing should not be a big problem.


    As for the Brunei royal family''s plan to acquire a major Hollywood film company, it was rejected by MGM.


    Some members of Congress even publicly stated that Hollywood has lost Columbia Pictures, and it is impossible to lose a major film company again.


    Japan is the **** younger brother of the United States, so Sony was able to acquire Columbia Pictures, while Brunei is the younger brother of the United Kingdom. It is normal that they cannot acquire MGM.


    In the previous life, Wanda wanted to acquire Paramount, but was rejected in the end.


    Unless the acquiring company comes from a NATO ally or a hard-core younger brother of the United States, it is almost impossible to acquire a major Hollywood film company.


    Back to business.


    Orion Films initially contacted the New Zealand government. Faced with a project with an investment of 300 million US dollars, the New Zealand government directly offered the most favorable policy, and even agreed to send troops to cooperate with the film crew for free.


    The only problem still lies with MGM.


    MGM has always refused to sell the distribution rights of "Lord of the Rings", even if Orion Pictures was willing to take the TV adaptation rights of "Lord of the Rings" in exchange, MGM still did not agree.


    As for the future distribution of the three films to MGM!


    Ryan didn''t dare to take this risk. First, he didn''t believe in MGM''s global distribution capabilities, and second, he was afraid that MGM would play tricks on it, so he deliberately charged a sky-high distribution fee.


    In desperation, the shooting plan of "Lord of the Rings" can only be postponed.


    At the same time, "A Basket of Little Ghosts" began to be released in early September.


    The box office is not that high. It is estimated that the film will be sold in North America, and the box office should be around several million to ten million US dollars. Orion Pictures can make a small profit.


    Instead of returning to Los Angeles for the film''s premiere, Ryan spent the day at Weta Studios, working on Mr. and Mrs. Smith''s post-production.


    To be honest, the technical level of special effects production of Weta Studio is far worse than that of the digital field. The only advantage is that the price is cheap.


    Ryan can only ask people to modify it over and over again until he is satisfied.


    In this regard, the employees of Weta Studio have no complaints. It is a necessary process to break into Hollywood.


    During the period, Ryan went to France to discuss the acquisition of Golden Harvest.


    The acquisition of Golden Harvest was not very smooth. The major shareholder of the company has always disagreed with the sale of shares and encountered many obstacles.


    It was not until late October that there was a change, and international speculators gradually moved to Xiangjiang.


    In just a few days, the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index fell 1211.47 points; on the 28th, it fell 1621.80 points, falling below the 9000-point mark.


    With the advent of the financial crisis, all shareholders of Golden Harvest agreed to sell their shares one after another. Even the major shareholder of the company chose to sell all of Golden Harvest''s shares in the face of the financial crisis.


    The only requirement is that all cash must be paid at one time, and the best foreign exchange such as US dollar and British pound.


    Ever since, the two parties quickly reached an acquisition agreement, and the obstacles they encountered disappeared in an instant.


    Golden Harvest was acquired by a wave of foreign funds, and it didn''t cause much fluctuation. It can be said that no one cared at all.


    Right now, the Hong Kong media and the public are most concerned about international speculators, the stock market, and the countermeasures introduced by the Hong Kong government.


    In contrast, Golden Harvest''s acquisition is only a trivial matter.


    As soon as the acquisition was completed, Golden Harvest sent people to the UK, intending to buy the distribution department of Polygram Films.


    In an apartment in New Zealand, Ryan, Helen, and Sophia were sitting together.


    "Many Hollywood film companies have North American distribution channels, but overseas distribution channels have always been controlled by the seven major film companies."


    "However, Polygram Films is doing the exact opposite."


    Helen stared at the information in her hand, and continued: "Polygram Film Company was first established in 1993, and it is just an ordinary British film company."


    "But thanks to PolyGram''s position in the global record distribution system, a distribution channel has been established in just a few years, including countries such as Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America."


    "Among them, North American distribution channels are very weak, and they are often distributed in cooperation with other film companies, even worse than Orion Films."


    "It can be said that the only thing this film company lacks is a North American distribution channel."


    Speaking of which, Helen raised her head and glanced at Ryan, "Once Orion Pictures acquires the distribution department of Polygram Films, it is almost equivalent to using a relatively complete global distribution price channel."


    "The only problem is that no one knows how perfect the overseas distribution channels of Polygram Films are!"


    Except for the high-level executives of Polygram Films, it is difficult for outsiders to find out the specific data.


    Ryan nodded, the specific data is indeed very critical.


    Of course, the scale of distribution channels of Polygram Film Company in front of him is already much larger than he imagined.


    "It can be seen from the release of "Psychological Games" that almost all of PolyGram''s North American distribution channels rely on Hollywood film companies."


    "As for other areas, we can wait until the future to gradually improve."


    "In addition, Golden Harvest also has a complete distribution channel in Southeast Asia. The only thing that lacks Polygram Films is that Orion Films can establish a global distribution channel." Ryan smiled.


    At its peak, Golden Harvest''s distribution channels should not be underestimated, and they could even sell movies to Europe and North America.


    Of course, it can only be sold in the past, not to mention any distribution channels, and with Xiangjiang''s glorious past, Golden Harvest is no longer at its peak.


    Right now, Golden Harvest''s distribution channels, except for Southeast Asia, can only be said to be dispensable in other regions.


    "The premise is that you can get it smoothly." Sofia Coppola reminded.


    "That''s right." Ryan became serious, and said, "In addition to the normal acquisition channels, let the people from Golden Harvest try to get in touch with the directors of the distribution department of Polygram Film Company."


    "If it doesn''t work, you can recruit the entire publishing team."


    This is a last resort, and Orion Pictures needs to pay a sky-high liquidated damages for the entire distribution team.


    This is not a small amount.


    "It''s hard. Golden Harvest is only a Xiangjiang film company, and it''s not very attractive." Sofia Coppola shook her head, "Unless you contact it as Orion Films."


    A Xiangjiang film company, even if they switch jobs, they probably won''t have any future at all.


    Orion Films is different. Two films in a row have sold well all over the world. "Terminator 3" has a global box office of more than 700 million US dollars, and "The Sixth Sense" has a global box office of more than 600 million US dollars. It just lacks overseas distribution channels.


    Once the job-hopping is over, Orion Films will have overseas distribution channels, and immediately become another film company that can distribute films globally besides the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    The development prospects are comparable to Yuanfei Golden Harvest.


    The attractiveness of the two is simply worlds apart.


    A smile appeared on Sofia Coppola''s face, "The news from Golden Harvest just came."


    "Philips, Siemens and PolyGram did not directly refuse the acquisition invitation issued by Golden Harvest, and even planned to sell at a high price. They just needed to negotiate with Seagram Group."


    "Don''t let your guard down." Ryan glanced at her and said, "We''re not the only ones in Hollywood who are interested in establishing overseas distribution channels, like DreamWorks and Frank Gusta."


    Frank Gusta is a Canadian banker and founder of Lionsgate.


    Compared with DreamWorks, Ryan is more wary of Lionsgate, which has not yet changed its name. UU Reading Frank Gusta is a rich owner. He spent a total of 100 million US dollars to buy North American distribution channels in his previous life, which shows that The funds are very sufficient.


    In contrast, DreamWorks seems to be very powerful, but in terms of funds, it is far from comparable to Lionsgate.


    Of course, Orion Pictures does not lack funds either.


    Even if Ryan put all the funds in his account into the stock market some time ago, Orion Pictures still has sufficient funds.


    With the global box office success of "The Sixth Sense", the funds in the account of Orion Films have been filled again.


    It is precisely because there is no shortage of funds that Ryan dares to plan to establish overseas distribution channels.


    A few days ago, Swift bought 5% of Amazon''s shares from a small investment institution. Counting the previously acquired shares, Ryan owns 8% of Amazon''s shares.


    Even if the fate of Orion Films is the same as that of Dreamworks in his previous life, he can still live a luxurious life.

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    Regarding overseas distribution channels, Ryan is not suitable to come forward in person, and right now he needs to return to Los Angeles in person.


    The shooting time of "American Pie" was very short, less than two months, which was much faster than the shooting speed of "Rush Hour".


    As early as September, the crew had already finished filming, but it has not been released. Instead, it is promoting a single released by Britney Spears, Baby Encore.


    In the first week of its release, the single sold more than 120,000 copies, breaking several records one after another.


    For a while, Britney Spears and the single baby had another direct fire.


    It is inevitable that some vicious comments and ridicule will follow.


    The word-of-mouth of professional music critics can be said to be extremely poor. A movie title song released by a film company is simply a stupid label, and Britney Spears should not release a single prematurely.


    However, the sales of the single "Baby Come Again" have continued to rise. In less than four weeks since its release, the sales volume of the single in North America has exceeded 500,000. In the fifth week, it sold 229,000 copies. No. 1 in sales for the next five weeks.


    In addition to the United States, some countries in Europe are also very popular, and the sales volume updated every day is shocking.


    It can be said that Britney Spears is popular, and it is very popular, and has won the support of countless young people.


    Even without the promotion of Orion Pictures, the popularity of "American Pie" skyrocketed, faintly overshadowing Cameron and "Titanic", and was called the most anticipated film of this year''s holiday season by the media.


    On November 14, Orion Films held a large-scale premiere for "American Pie".


    What makes people laugh and cry is that the horizontal channels made by the fan groups on both sides of the red carpet all read Britney Spears.


    As for the leading actors in the film, no one paid attention at all.


    Many people even think that Britney Spears is the star of the film.


    "A spectacular scene."


    Walking through the red carpet and entering the theater, Nancy Utley looked at the crazy fans outside, turned to Ryan, who was calm, and asked, "Did you expect that?"


    Britney Spears is on fire, single baby has another hit, and Orion Pictures can make a fortune from Britney Spears while promoting "American Pie."


    "It can only be said to be an unexpected surprise." Ryan looked not far away, Britney Spears was walking on the red carpet, and the fans and media on both sides could be described as crazy.


    Scenes like this, in Hollywood, can only be seen when a few first-line movie stars appear on stage.


    The previous life single Baby Encore sold more than 10 million copies in North America, becoming the best-selling single of all time in the United States, and its music video was named the third most influential video in pop music history.


    Britney Spears at her peak is enough to represent an era of American pop music.


    Ryan chatted with Nancy Utley and soon came to the interview area.


    "When will "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" directed by Ryan be released?" one of the reporters asked.


    "Probably around March or April next year." Ryan replied truthfully.


    The release time of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is somewhat tangled. In November, "American Pie" was released, and in December, Cameron''s "Titanic" was released.


    In desperation, the release time of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" can only be changed to next year, and the release time of "Rush Hour" will also be set in April next year. Orion Films has a tendency to dominate the spring file.


    "I heard that you and Britney have known each other for a long time?" Another reporter asked.


    "Correct me, Britney is Scarlett''s friend." Ryan didn''t want any scandal with Britney Spears.


    "It''s Scarlett Johansson?" The eyes of the reporter who asked the question lit up. This was big news.


    "I think there should be only one Scarlett Johansson in Hollywood." Ryan replied very humorously.


    ""American Pie" is filled with a lot of unhealthy plots, why did Orion Films make such a film!" A reporter asked again.


    "This question, you should ask the film company in the San Fernando Valley." Ryan said unceremoniously.


    Before the reporter continued to ask questions, Ryan turned and left directly. He didn''t want to get entangled in this issue.


    As soon as he entered the hall, Ryan heard someone calling him.


    "Ryan, this way!" Scarlett Johansson waved at Ryan.


    Ryan looked in the direction of the sound and felt a headache. Besides Scarlett Johansson, he also saw Natalie Portman.


    "Hi, Natalie, how''s the Star Wars crew doing?" Ryan walked over and greeted Natalie Portman instead of talking to Scarlett Johansson.


    In June, "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" has officially started filming, and George Lucas chose a British studio as the filming location.


    "Not bad." Natalie Portman glanced at Scarlett Johansson and said lightly.


    In fact, she has to wear heavy makeup every day and wear a weird outfit for shooting, which is definitely not easy.


    Moreover, some of the scenes in the film, and shooting in the desert, the temperature is very unfriendly, she seems to be in the oven every day, feeling uncomfortable.


    "Ryan!"


    Scarlett Johansson pouted, walked over with some dissatisfaction, and suggested, "How about we go backstage to find Britney?"


    "Be quiet for me." Ryan gave her a warning look, "Britney needs to perform on stage later, you just sit down for me."


    "Natalie, watch her for me, don''t let her make trouble."


    After speaking, Ryan chose to leave directly, regardless of the smell of gunpowder in the air.


    "Damn it." Scarlett Johansson whispered to Ryan''s back


    Then, she glanced at Natalie Portman with disdain on her face, "Look at me?"


    "I will truthfully tell Ryan what you said, and it is best to let Ryan send you back to New York." Natalie Portman was expressionless, but there was a hint of a smile in her eyes.


    She couldn''t wait to see Scarlett Johansson deflated and even go back to New York.


    "Portman!" Scarlett Johansson yelled sharply, pointing at Natalie Portman.


    The next moment, she suddenly thought of something, became triumphant, and said, "Don''t think I don''t know, you went drinking with someone again last night."


    "Damn it, you''re following me again!" Natalie Portman''s face suddenly became very ugly, and she glared fiercely at Scarlett Johansson.


    Obviously, this is not the first time for the two of them.


    Scarlett Johansson looked at her without showing any weakness, with a sense of tension.


    "Sit down." At this moment, Helen''s voice came from one side.


    "Hmph!" Scarlett-Johnson snorted coldly, and sat down triumphantly.


    "Wait and see!" Natalie Portman whispered, and quickly sat down, as if she was afraid that Helen would know what happened last night.


    Looking at the two of them, Helen rubbed her temples, feeling a terrible headache.


    Both of them are considered public figures. Scarlett Johansson is the most popular child star in Hollywood at the moment. Natalie Portman joins the Star Wars crew, which is also very popular. In case the quarrel is caught by the media one day It looks like it will definitely arouse a lot of public opinion.


    Ryan returned to his seat, and it didn''t take long before Britney Spears came on stage and sang Baby One More Time, which aroused enthusiastic responses from the audience.


    In contrast, when the main creators of the crew came on stage, they seemed much deserted.


    "It seems that Orion Pictures needs to acquire a small record company." Ryan looked at Britney Spears on the stage and said thoughtfully.


    Jon Felthammer nodded Britney Spears'' achievements are not limited to just the single in front of her, she can completely buy a small record company. "


    Britney Spears'' packaging, publicity, distribution, etc. are all professional companies hired by Orion Films, not the channels of Orion Films, and they have spent a lot of money.


    In the short term, there''s nothing wrong with doing this.


    But from the perspective of long-term interests, and the development trend of Britney Spears, it is more suitable to acquire a record company.


    The simple interaction ended, the lights in the hall dimmed, and the video began to play on the screen.


    As the video played, the audience below exclaimed from time to time.


    Especially the young male audience, looking at the screen in surprise, couldn''t believe their eyes.


    This is really not an adult movie!

 Chapter 231： first weekend

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    On the day of its premiere on Friday, "American Pie" earned a box office of US$12.89 million in a single day, surpassing the US$2.05 million box office of "Starship Fleet" in the second week of its release, and won the first place in the single-day North American box office list.


    On the day of the first day of release, Orion Films had already recovered its investment on the books.


    The filming cost of "American Pie" was less than 10 million U.S. dollars, while the filming cost of "Starship Fleet" was as high as 95 million U.S. dollars, and the film promotion budget must exceed 100 million U.S. dollars.


    The original version of "American Pie" is a film released by Universal Pictures. Without large-scale publicity, it won a box office of 6.53 million US dollars on the day of its premiere. Universal Pictures couldn''t believe it.


    In the three days of the first weekend, it earned a box office of 18.7 million US dollars.


    Until this time, Universal Pictures did not increase the scale of publicity for "American Pie".


    Currently, "American Pie" released by Orion Films not only invested a lot of promotional budget in the early stage, but also the opening song "Baby" sung by Britney Spears is a big hit again.


    As for "Starship Troopers", let''s not talk about it.


    The North American box office of this film was only 45 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office was only 120 million U.S. dollars. Obviously, it was impossible to recover the investment from the box office.


    In the previous life, "Starship Troopers" has filmed several sequel films, and the investment company should not have lost much money. At least the income from the copyright of peripheral products is enough to recover the investment cost of the film.


    Of course, "Starship Troopers" is far from being a big hit, at best it won''t lose money.


    In contrast, "American Pie," which had a budget of less than US$10 million, earned US$14.54 million again on Saturday, continuing to top the single-day North American box office rankings. It fell slightly on Sunday, earning US$11.39 million.


    The film''s North American box office reached US$38.83 million in the first three days of the weekend.


    Even people who are not familiar with the operation of Hollywood film companies can see one thing at this time, "American Pie" will bring amazing benefits.


    On the second day after the premiere, Orion Films announced that next year it will continue to prepare for the filming of the second "American Pie", which is expected to be released in the summer and will create a series of films.


    Many media have expressed that, apart from the "Chain Saw" series, Orion Films is about to usher in the second big-selling low-cost series of films.


    In the reception room of Orion Films, Ryan personally brought Nancy Utley a cup of coffee.


    "Ryan, the development of Orion Pictures has surprised many people." Nancy Utley took a sip of coffee, her tone full of surprise.


    First with the low-budget horror "Saw" series, and now with a low-budget "American Pie" series.


    Orion Pictures'' operating income on the franchise is enough to make any Hollywood film company envious.


    "I can''t believe that the shooting cost of "American Pie" is less than 10 million US dollars."


    Having said that, Nancy Utley put down the coffee in her hand and looked at Ryan very seriously, "I heard that Orion Films is preparing two big projects and has been looking for partners!"


    "That''s right." Ryan nodded with a smile.


    The "Lord of the Rings" project, because MGM has not made any progress, and Paramount has not given a specific answer to the "Harry Potter" project plan.


    It seems that Paramount executives have a little doubt, and the investment in the "Harry Potter" project is really amazing. The global operation will require an astronomical amount of funds.


    "So have you considered Fox Searchlight?" Nancy Utley asked tentatively.


    Fox Searchlight Pictures, although backed by 20th Century Fox and News Corporation, releases several films every year, and its revenue is not bad.


    But it has never had a real big-selling movie, and the only big-selling movie is "The Blair Witch".


    "Sorry, Orion Films has no plans for the time being." Ryan said very bluntly, "Besides, I am more concerned about the last proposal."


    With the continuous development of Orion Films, the distribution department of the company has not changed much. The ability of the current distribution department director can only be said to be average.


    So Ryan has always wanted to find a manager who is familiar with the Hollywood distribution business, and he will be in charge of the global distribution department of Orion Pictures in the future.


    Of course, there is another purpose, which is used to check and balance Jon Fertimer. Any company needs the necessary checks and balances.


    Nancy Utley in front of her is one of the candidates.


    Hearing what Ryan said, Nancy Utley became a little silent, and after half a minute, "What position can I get?"


    Nancy Utley, one of Fox Searchlight''s top executives, will have a hard time convincing herself unless Orion can make an offer that no one can refuse.


    "Orion Films has only one vice president, Jon Fertimer, who is in charge of the production and day-to-day operations of the company."


    Ryan continued: "There is currently a lack of a vice president in charge of distribution and publicity, and at the same time, he must also be responsible for the preparation of the "Lord of the Rings" project."


    The two most important projects of Orion Pictures right now are "Harry Potter" and "Lord of the Rings".


    As for the acquisition of overseas distribution channels, it is only Ryan''s personal investment.


    Even in the future, overseas distribution channels will not be merged into Orion Films, but a separate distribution company will be established.


    In addition to the convenience of making accounts, it is also a disguised restriction.


    Vice President of Orion Films!


    And the Lord of the Rings project!


    "I need to think about it for a few days." Nancy Utley hesitated.


    The position of vice president of Orion Films made her a little tempted.


    After all, Orion Films is not an ordinary film company, and has produced several blockbuster films one after another.


    "I just got a message."


    After a while, Nancy-Utley''s complexion returned to normal. She took a deep look at Ryan and said, "Lost in Space, carefully crafted by New Line Pictures, is expected to be released in the spring of next year. The specific time period will follow Rush Hour is pretty much the same."


    Lost in Space by New Line Cinema!


    A smile appeared on the corner of Ryan''s mouth. This "Lost in Space" is adapted from a TV series with an investment budget of up to 70 million US dollars. It is considered to be the most important film released by New Line Films next year.


    As for the release date of "Lost in Space" by New Line Films, the release time of "Rush Hour" is approaching, and it is nothing more than trying to block Orion Films.


    A method like this is not very clever. Every time DreamWorks released a film in the previous life, it almost faced resistance from many sides.


    Compared with the seven major film companies, New Line Cinema''s move is just child''s play.


    What''s more, use "Lost in Space" to block "Rush Hour"!


    The North American box office of "Lost in Space" in the previous life was only US$69.11 million, but what is the North American box office of "Rush Hour"?


    A full $140 million, much higher than the global box office of "Lost in Space".


    "In the end, New Line Pictures and Robert Shay will fail, not Orion Pictures," said Ryan confidently.


    Nancy Utley smiled and said nothing more, she had already said what she had to say just now.


    In the next few days, the box office of "American Pie" rose all the way. Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures and several film companies contacted Orion Pictures one after another, wanting to buy "American Pie". "Overseas distribution rights.


    Even, said that it is acceptable to share the distribution plan.


    Ryan didn''t agree immediately, but asked someone to contact MGM to sell the overseas distribution rights of "American Pie" in exchange for the distribution rights of "Lord of the Rings".


    Inside the MGM headquarters building, Frank Macasso looked at the survey data that had just been sent in front of him, and tapped his finger on the desk, "The overseas distribution rights of "American Pie?"


    "Ryan Gosling would rather."


    "Eli, what do you think, this matter!"


    "Should I agree? Or continue to refuse!"


    Orion Films will definitely not agree to release it by way of commission, but by way of buyout.


    In this way is almost equivalent to sending a large amount of income to MGM.


    "You can promise to come down."


    Alex Yemenije thought for a while and said, "Judging from the North American box office trend of "American Pie" and the sales volume of the film''s opening song, the overseas box office will definitely not be less than 100 million US dollars."


    "It''s hard to say no to such an offer."


    "Of course, in exchange, Orion Pictures can obtain the distribution rights of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit", but the price is..."


    Alex-Emenije did not continue.


    It is nothing more than raising the sale price of the distribution rights of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit", and lowering the price of the overseas distribution rights of "American Pie".


    "Nice idea."


    "I''ll leave this matter to you." Frank Macasso pushed the data in front of him to Alex Yemenije who was on the opposite side.

 Chapter 232： private agreement

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    "This movie is so bad that I don''t even know how to rate it other than it doesn''t deserve it."


    Review from the Los Angeles Times.


    "An indescribable film, it''s embarrassing that ''American Pie'' has the potential to be a bellwether for Hollywood teen movies."


    The Washington Post focuses on teen movies.


    "No matter how we judge it, we all need to acknowledge the fact that "American Pie" has been very successful commercially, and Orion Pictures will once again have a franchise."


    The Wall Street Journal focuses more on business.


    With the box office of "American Pie" singing all the way, various negative comments emerged in an endless stream.


    Not only did it not affect the box office data, but it aroused the curiosity of some people and chose to buy tickets and go to the cinema.


    As for "Starship Troopers", which was released a week earlier, there was no media attention at all.


    Sony Pictures and Disney have decided to cancel the next promotional plan of "Starship Troopers" to minimize losses.


    Amy Pascal shook her head and put the newspaper aside, "Sony Pictures has always been an outsider."


    It is true that Hollywood welcomes foreign capital, but it does not welcome foreign investors actually controlling a film company.


    Of course, what Sony bought was Columbia Pictures, one of the seven major film companies in Hollywood, and the rest of the film companies had to recognize the same status of Sony Pictures.


    But it cannot change the fact that Sony Pictures is an outsider.


    Most good movie projects rarely choose to cooperate with Sony Pictures.


    "Sony Pictures has always been one of the seven major film companies in Hollywood. This is an unchangeable fact." Robert Shea, president of New Line Pictures, seems to be very familiar with Amy Pascal like an old friend.


    "Amy, my purpose of coming here to find you is very simple. New Line Pictures and Sony Pictures have common competitors."


    "We can totally join forces."


    Amy-Pascal''s sarcasm flashed across his eyes, and he asked calmly, "Robert, I hope you can understand what you said."


    "A film "Lost in Space" released by New Line Films is expected to be released in the spring of next year, and "Rush Hour" produced by Orion Films will almost be released in the spring."


    Robert Shay has already made full preparations, "As far as I know, "Rush Hour" is an action movie, and we can definitely make some fuss about the movie classification."


    "Like turning it into an R-rated movie."


    Movie classification has a serious impact on the box office, and can even affect the final box office success or failure of a film.


    "Robert, you seem to have come to the wrong place."


    Amy Pascal said calmly, "You should go to Warner Bros., not me."


    New Line Pictures'' parent company is Warner Bros., not Sony Pictures, and she can''t afford to support New Line Pictures to stop Orion Pictures.


    What''s more, it is expected that for a long time, Sony Pictures will not have any important films released, and blocking Orion Pictures will not do any good for Sony Pictures.


    "It''s difficult for you to forget "Starship Troopers"? By the way, there is also "The Plague of Python" from a while ago." Robert Shea deliberately emphasized his tone, "There is also the promise of the last party!"


    Faced with DreamWorks'' ambitions in film production, distribution, records, and animation, the seven giants of Hollywood''s film companies have met long ago, and even reached a private agreement to jointly suppress the three aspects of publicity, distribution, and theaters. Development of DreamWorks.


    Although Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, and Universal Pictures have cooperated with several companies, which is also full of fierce competition, no new film companies are allowed to join them.


    Even MGM, which has declined, agrees very much.


    Right now, Robert Shea wants to use the original agreement to restrict DreamWorks and at the same time restrict Orion Pictures.


    "Agreement?"


    Amy Pascal seemed to have a weird tone, "That was an agreement between Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., and several other film companies, not New Line Pictures."


    "Robert, I''ll say it again."


    She took a deep look at Robert Shay, "If New Line Cinema really has this plan, you can ask Barry Meyer to call me personally."


    Barry Meyer, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Warner Bros., next in line for Warner Bros. president.


    Hearing this, Robert Shea already understood Amy Pascal''s attitude very well.


    At that moment, Robert Shea stood up, with an uneasy expression on his face, and said, "The ambitions of Orion Films and Ryan Gosling are not as simple as they appear on the surface. You will regret today''s decision."


    After speaking, Robert Shay turned around and left.


    As for Warner Bros.'' attitude?


    He was even more speechless.


    "Batman and Robin", which was released in the summer, is a movie made by Warner Bros. at a huge cost of 1.2 billion US dollars, which can be said to have met the expectations of everyone.


    However, the North American box office of the film was only US$10.7 billion, and the global box office was only US$23.8 billion.


    (The above is the box office data accumulated over a long period of time, which is actually a little less than this.)


    Not to mention meeting expectations, even the cost of filming can only be recovered by surrounding copyrights.


    As a result, the entire "Batman" series of films must be temporarily frozen.


    For a period of time, Warner Bros. has been looking everywhere for a new series of films, wanting to replace the vacancy of "Batman".


    Undoubtedly, the "Harry Potter" project plan in the hands of Orion Pictures fell into the eyes of Warner Bros.


    According to the information obtained from within Orion Films and Paramount.


    This will be an unprecedented plan. The entire project is so huge that it requires global operation and publicity. Orion Films has to find a partner with the support of the media group.


    The investment in the "Harry Potter" project plan also shocked the Warner Bros. executives. The resources that will eventually need to be invested are simply an astronomical figure. It is no wonder that Paramount has been hesitant.


    Conversely, once this project is successfully operated, it will bring unimaginable benefits.


    Although Warner Bros. has not formally requested cooperation with Orion Pictures, they will not support New Line Pictures'' plan.


    The most crucial point is that Robert Shea, not Warner Bros., is in charge of New Line Pictures.


    It is true that Warner Bros. is the major shareholder of New Line Pictures, but they do not have actual control over the company.


    There is no cloud in the sky above Bel Air, looking from a distance, it looks like a blue sea, very beautiful.


    Ryan was wearing a bathrobe, half lying on the sofa in the master bedroom, reminiscing about the show just now, a smile could not help but appear on the corner of his mouth.


    Just now, Charlize Theron and Cindy Crawford staged a very stunning underwear catwalk, which has a faint feeling of the previous Victoria''s Secret show.


    It was the catwalk show that Victoria''s Secret impressed him the mostIt should be around 13 or 14 years. Tangtang (Candice-Swanepoel)''s wide opening and smooth waist are simply perfect up.


    Just now Ryan felt the same way again.


    Cindy Crawford was only wearing a white shirt, and walked in with a cup of coffee. It can be clearly seen that her snow-white skin was exposed, "I really want to take a good rest for a while."


    "The Sixth Sense" is a global hit, grossing more than $600 million.


    Cindy Crawford seems to have returned to the peak of her career, with various announcements from the fashion industry incessantly, traveling back and forth between North America and Europe all day long, with no breaks at all.


    After finishing speaking, she naturally sat beside Charlize Theron, put her arms around Charlize Theron, who was also wearing only a white shirt, and put her head on her shoulder, "Charlie, let''s find a place together How about relaxing?"


    Before Charlize-Theron could answer, Ryan looked at her angrily, "Please, can you take my feelings into consideration!"


    He admits to being very comfortable, even happy, with Cindy Crawford.


    Only the scene in front of him made Ryan somewhat depressed.


    As if Cindy Crawford didn''t hear it, she gave Ryan a provocative look, then put her arms around Charlize Theron and kissed directly.


    Charlize Theron didn''t mean to refuse at all, but responded very enthusiastically, and it seemed that the two were very skilled in their movements.


    "Cindy!" Ryan gritted his teeth and stared fiercely at the two who were kissing passionately, "You will pay for this."


    The next moment, he pounced directly, determined to teach Cindy Crawford a lesson.


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    After giving Cindy Crawford a hard time, Ryan returned to Orion Pictures refreshed.


    For the next few days, Ryan was negotiating with MGM, and they barely reached a consensus.


    Orion Pictures won the distribution rights of "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit", while MGM won the overseas rights of "American Pie".


    Immediately afterwards, good news also came from the UK. Golden Harvest officially signed a contract with PolyGram and obtained the distribution channel of PolyGram Film Company.


    In fact, buying the distribution channel of Polygram Film Company did not take too many twists and turns, and there was not even a competitor.


    At this time, DreamWorks did not have enough funds to establish overseas distribution channels, and Lionsgate Films had just been established and had not yet shown its edge.


    Of course, in order to quickly close the deal, Ryan paid a very high acquisition fee, which was regarded as being cheated once, and it was voluntary


    Ryan had to withdraw some funds from the stock market.


    Far away in London, England, Michael Kuhn looked exhausted.


    PolyGram''s business has shrunk in recent years, and with the rise of digital music, the company''s two major stocks, Siemens and Philips, believe that digital music will replace the traditional record industry.


    Even started negotiations with the Seagram Group to sell PolyGram at an appropriate price, and the transaction amount is expected to exceed US$10 billion.


    According to Seagram Group''s acquisition plan, Polygram''s main recording business will be merged with Universal Pictures'' recording division to form a new Universal Records company.


    In terms of PolyGram''s market share in the global record market, the main body of the merger must be PolyGram. At most, it''s just a name change, and there is nothing to worry about in terms of remuneration.


    But Michael Kuhn, president of Polygram Films, was not so lucky.


    For Universal Pictures, Polygram Films has almost no value except for the film library, and what awaits them will be the fate of being dismissed or sold again.


    However, the sudden emergence of Golden Harvest Film Company barely brought a glimmer of hope.


    "I want to know what Mr. Zou''s plan is?" Michael Kuhn looked at the representative of Golden Harvest Film Company in front of him, his tone was very puzzled.


    Before 1997, Xiangjiang had been a British colony, so he was no stranger to Golden Harvest Film Company, and even bought several films produced by Golden Harvest, which were screened and distributed in Europe.


    What puzzled him was that Xiangjiang film industry has been in decline in recent years, and Golden Harvest''s performance has also declined.


    At this time, they spent a huge amount of money to acquire the distribution channel of Polygram Film Company, could it be for the purpose of distributing discourse films!


    However, it doesn''t seem quite right.


    With Golden Harvest''s own channels, it is enough to distribute Chinese-language films, and there is no need to buy the distribution network that Polygram Films has worked so hard to build.


    "I''m sorry, Mr. Michael, Mr. Zou is no longer a shareholder of Golden Harvest."


    Jiang Zhiqiang faintly revealed a trace of helplessness, "Some time ago, an investor from France bought all the shares of Golden Harvest."


    Speaking of it, Jiang Zhiqiang was also at a loss. When the other party bought Golden Harvest, they also bought Broadway Cinemas at a very high price, merged them into Golden Harvest Cinemas, and made him the new president of the company.


    As for the acquisition of the distribution channel of Polygram Film Company, he was even more confused.


    Investment from France!


    Michael Kuhn was taken aback for a moment. Could it be a film company from France?


    Thinking of this, he suddenly felt relieved. Although the French film industry is not very good, it is better than falling into the hands of a Xiangjiang film company.


    "Gaumont Film Company?" He asked tentatively.


    Gaumont Film Company, one of the famous French film companies, was established in July 1895. It was also brilliant for a while, and Gaumont Film Company also operates theater business and has sufficient funds.


    "Mr. Michael, wait patiently for a while, I think I will know who it is soon." Jiang Zhiqiang was also very curious about this.


    About half an hour later, the door was pushed open from the outside, and a young blonde woman walked in, wearing a professional suit, and she looked pretty good.


    Jiang Zhiqiang took a quick look at her, she seemed familiar, he seemed to have seen her somewhere, but he couldn''t remember who it was.


    He didn''t recognize Sofia Coppola.


    But Michael Kuhn recognized it at a glance. She is the daughter of the famous director Coppola and one of the current top managers of Orion Pictures.


    "It turned out to be Orion Films!"


    Michael Kuhn suddenly stood up, took a deep breath, immediately understood, and said to himself, "Only the two film companies, Orion Films and DreamWorks, would treat Polygram Films. Distribution channels are interested."


    As we all know, Orion Films and DreamWorks are the two most dynamic film companies in Hollywood, and both are ambitious.


    Sofia Coppola nodded with a smile and walked in.


    "Sorry, Mr. Michael, Mr. Jiang, there was some traffic jam on the road just now."


    At this time Ryan came in from the outside and looked at Michael Kuhn and Jiang Zhiqiang who looked surprised.


    Michael Kuhn, the head of Polygram Films, has established a global distribution channel from scratch, which can produce and distribute films on a global scale. During this period, he also established a large-scale film library.


    (According to the information on Wikipedia, Polygram Films can produce and distribute films on a global scale, which is comparable to major Hollywood film companies.)


    Needless to say, Jiang Zhiqiang was very famous in his previous life. At the age of 13, he followed his father, Hong Kong film distributor Jiang Zuyi, into the film industry. He was responsible for traveling to various European countries to buy films. Ambush" and other works.


    Ryan shook hands with the two very enthusiastically, sat down with each other, and said directly: "I think the two of you should know something about the situation of Orion Films."


    Michael Kuhn and Jiang Zhiqiang looked at each other, both showing a wry smile.


    Whether it is the "Saw" series, "The Sixth Sense", "Terminator 3", or the best-selling "American Pie" in North America, they are all well-known and blockbuster films.


    The number of films produced by Orion Films is not very large, but the box office is a bit scary.


    It is currently the most famous independent film production company in Hollywood.


    "Orion Films produces several films every year, and the only thing lacking is overseas distribution channels."


    "Next, the distribution channels of Polygram Films and Golden Harvest will be merged to form a new overseas distribution company. It is expected that the first film "Rush Hour" will be released in March or April next year." Ryan said. Slowly talking about the next plan.


    "peak moment"!


    There was a clear look in Jiang Zhiqiang''s eyes. With Jackie Chan''s influence in Southeast Asia, the release of "Rush Hour" would not encounter any resistance.


    "So the newly established distribution company needs a supervisor who is very familiar with the distribution business."


    "I wonder if Mr. Michael is interested!" Ryan said, looking at Michael Kuhn.


    The only person who is currently in charge of an overseas distribution company is Michael Kuhn.


    "A new distribution company!" Michael Kuhn had a hint of longing and hesitation at the same time.


    When Polygram Films established a global distribution channel, he once had this fantasy, challenging the Hollywood giants.


    However, once the news that Orion Films has overseas distribution channels gets out, it will definitely cause a lot of trouble in Hollywood, and it will definitely attract the suppression of the seven major film companies.


    If one is not careful, Orion Films will become history and be acquired by one of the seven major film companies.


    Examples like this abound in Hollywood.


    Of course, as long as Orion Films survives, it will surely become the eighth film company in Hollywood with global distribution channels Even if this global distribution channel is not perfect, it can still surpass all second-tier film companies.


    Michael Kuhn took a deep breath, "It''s always been a dream of mine to run a company that would challenge the giants of Hollywood."


    Ryan nodded happily. With the addition of Michael Kuhn, not only can the new distribution company be stabilized, but it can also immediately open up the situation.


    Of course, Ryan will not challenge any Hollywood giants, but will be more low-key.


    The new distribution company will not be merged into Orion Films, but a separate company will be established to be mainly responsible for the distribution of films outside of North America.


    When the time is right, Ryan will transfer a large number of newcomers to overseas distribution channels, so as to completely control overseas distribution channels, instead of relying on Michael Kuhn all the time.


    Next, several people discussed for a while about the release plan of "Rush Hour" and the merger of Golden Harvest''s distribution channels.


    It wasn''t until dark that Michael Kuhn left in a hurry and called the employees of the permanent overseas offices one by one overnight to tell them the good news.


    After a period of time, these people will return to London in batches, and Ryan will personally interview them to reassure people, improve their treatment, and so on.


    The next day Michael Kuhn signed a contract with the new distribution company and officially took over the position of president.


    At the same time, Ryan put a sum of 24 million US dollars into the account of the issuing company to improve overseas distribution channels and integrate the existing distribution channels of the two companies.


    As for Golden Harvest, it cut off its distribution business and gradually reduced its production business, focusing on theater companies and taking advantage of the Asian financial crisis to acquire movie theaters.


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    MGM''s release speed is very fast, and "American Pie" has gradually begun to be released overseas, winning consecutive box office titles in many countries and regions.


    Among them, the popularity of the British release is still higher than that of North America.


    In just one week, the overseas box office of the film has exceeded 35 million US dollars, nearly half of which came from the United Kingdom.


    I have to sigh, the influence of Britney Spears.


    At the same time, the box office of "American Pie" officially exceeded 100 million in North America, reaching 102 million US dollars.


    Not surprisingly, it can be ranked among the top fifteen in the 1997 North American annual box office list.


    As for the top ten, it depends on luck.


    There is no way, this year, there have been more than a dozen films with a North American box office of more than 100 million U.S. dollars. It takes a certain amount of luck to rank in the top ten of the annual box office list, with the box office trend of "American Pie".


    Next, "Titanic" jointly produced by 20th Century Fox and Paramount will be released soon. The investment of this film is as high as 200 million US dollars.


    Even though many media and review agencies are not optimistic about the film''s box office, they have to admit the fact that the North American box office of "Titanic" will definitely exceed 100 million US dollars.


    Of course, even if the North American box office of the film exceeds 100 million US dollars, 20th Century Fox and Paramount will be far from able to reap the investment cost.


    According to the calculations of 20th Century Fox and Paramount, if "Titanic" wants to recover the investment cost, the global box office cannot be lower than "Independence Day" released last year.


    It makes people vomit blood.


    Back in Los Angeles, Ryan had just stepped off the plane when he saw the promotional poster of "Titanic". "It seems that 20th Century Fox and Paramount paid a sky-high promotion fee for "Titanic."


    According to the proportion of promotion expenses of normal Hollywood commercial films, the promotion expenses of "Titanic" will be a sky-high price.


    Ryan shook his head. It''s a pity that Orion Films failed to invest in this film.


    At that moment, Ryan gave the salute to Daniel Green, sat in an extended car, picked up a newspaper, and flipped to the entertainment page.


    The headline on the front page was not the expected "Titanic", but another very interesting piece of news.


    "Angelina-Jolie and her husband Johnny-Miller have officially separated and are suspected to be in a marital crisis. It is said that the cause is that Angelina-Jolie cheated on a woman..."


    On the news, there is also a photo of Angelina Jolie kissing a woman. At first glance, the two behave very intimately, like a couple in love.


    Ryan couldn''t help taking a few more glances. It seemed that Angelina Jolie had admitted that she was bisexual in her previous life.


    American journalists are so powerful that they can even dig out such photos.


    It is estimated that Angelina-Jolie did not expect that she was secretly photographed on a date with her girlfriend, otherwise it would be difficult for outsiders to know about such things.


    Ryan glanced at the news guide, but there was no news about Orion Films. It seemed that the news in the UK had not spread.


    Of course, the biggest possibility is that no one cares about the distribution channels of Polygram Films.


    Think about it, a film distribution channel established on the basis of record channels has not released a film that sold at the global box office so far, so it is difficult to attract attention.


    The car did not go directly back to the Bel Air mansion, but stopped at the gate of Orion Films. Ryan got out of the car and asked Daniel Green to go back first.


    Not long after, in the office of Orion Films, Jon Felthammer''s face was a bit complicated, both happy and worried.


    Buying the distribution channel of Polygram Films is a rare development opportunity for Orion Films.


    It can be said that it is impossible to meet.


    However, with overseas distribution channels, it will surely usher in the suppression of the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    It is foreseeable that the situation of Orion Films will definitely not be easy.


    Ryan was very happy to hug Jon Fertimer, and said apologetically, "I''m very sorry that I didn''t tell you about this in advance."


    Jon Fertimer smiled wryly, what else could he say now.


    "Ryan, you bought the overseas distribution channel of Polygram Film Company?"


    There are no secrets in Hollywood.


    What''s more, before Ryan came back, Sofia Coppola had already told him the news.


    "That''s right."


    "I plan to set up an overseas distribution company to be responsible for the overseas promotion and distribution of films. As for the North American distribution channels and branches of Polygram Films, they will be merged into Orion Films." Ryan did not hide anything about this.


    As vice president of Orion Pictures, Jon Felthammer will know sooner or later.


    "I''m a little worried about the reactions of Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Disney." Jon Felthammer didn''t look excited, but worried.


    Next, several major Hollywood film companies will certainly not remain indifferent.


    "It''s very simple, next; the new overseas distribution company will mainly distribute low-cost films."


    "As for other aspects, there is no need to worry about anything." Ryan said very easily.


    Relying on an overseas distribution channel just bought, can it stand shoulder to shoulder with the seven major film companies?


    Obviously impossible.


    Next, overseas distribution companies will be more low-key and try to avoid direct conflicts with the seven major film companies.


    "For the time being, Orion Films will not merge with an overseas distribution company, and everything can be filmed according to the original plan."


    Ryan changed his voice and continued: "Of course I will merge overseas distribution channels into Orion Films at the right time."


    "As for the reaction of the seven major film companies?"


    "It''s nothing more than the same as DreamWorks." A sneer appeared on the corner of Ryan''s mouth, "Besides, the seven major film companies are also full of competition."


    Another point that Ryan didn''t say is that Orion Pictures is not without helpers, such as DreamWorks and Lionsgate Pictures, the two can be regarded as natural half allies.


    And Sony Pictures, an outsider.


    Jon Fertimer was silent, and now he could only take a step and look at it.


    Fortunately, as Ryan said, the seven major Hollywood film companies are not monolithic.


    Therefore, many second-tier film companies can survive in the cracks.


    "Nancy Utley, what''s going on over there!" Ryan asked suddenly.


    Jon Fertimer shook his head and said, "There has been no news."


    "It is estimated that once this matter comes out, she has no plans to join Orion Films for the time being."


    Ryan sighed, "It seems that we can only talk about it after a while."


    "To change the subject, in a few days Michael Kuhn will come over with some executives from overseas distribution companies to discuss with Orion Films about the overseas distribution plan of "Rush Hour."


    "In addition, the premiere ceremony of the film will be held in Los Angeles and Yanjing at the same time. You need to go there in person."


    The reason for choosing Yanjing instead of Xiangjiang is very simple.


    Now Xiangjiang is caught in the vortex of financial crisis, the media and the public are focusing on the stock market, which is not good for the promotion of "Rush Hour".


    In contrast, Yanjing is the most suitable choice.


    Jon Fertimer nodded with a serious expression, and he agreed with this matter very much, "The film market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean has a population of 1.2 billion, and it will definitely be a very large film market in the future, which is very important for the future development of Orion Films. The essential."


    No major Hollywood film company will give up a film market with a population of 1.2 billion.


    "Exactly true."


    Ryan knows better than anyone the potential of the film market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. In the future, it will definitely be second only to the North American film market. "Remember, in the past, keep your stance low and don''t talk about things related to politics."


    "Also, whether it is a crew member, or an employee of the distribution company or Orion Films, no insulting behavior is allowed, otherwise I will make him disappear from Hollywood completely."


    "Don''t worry, I will personally instruct all the members." Jon Fertimer made up his mind to go out and screen the crew first, and all white supremacists will stay in Los Angeles.


    As for the company employees!


    Better solution, bring as many Asian and Latino employees as possible.


    In the afternoon of the next day, Michael Kuhn and a group of executives from overseas distribution companies came to Los Angeles, and the two sides began to discuss the distribution plan of "Rush Hour".


    At the same time, a group of overseas theater companies, exhibitors, videotape and disc distributors, media TV stations, etc. that originally belonged to Polygram Film Company have been transferred to the new office location of the overseas distribution company.


    These are valuable materials that Michael Kuhn collected little by little, many of which were obtained through the distribution channels of Polygram records.


    Now they all belong to overseas distribution companies.


    Michael Kuhn did not stay long in Los Angeles. Before the release of "Rush Hour", he needed to visit all overseas offices one by one, and Japan was the focus of this trip.


    Japan is not only the second largest box office market overseas, but also the leading actor Jackie Chan has considerable influence in Japan, which is one of the key markets for this release.


    The time soon came to December 19, the day when "Titanic" was released. It opened in 3,238 movie theaters, and the box office on the first day was 8.65 million US dollars, winning the first single-day North American box office champion.


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    For a film with an investment of 200 million US dollars, the box office results of 8.65 million US dollars on the first day were almost dismal.


    Among the media and film critics, including 20th Century Fox and Paramount, almost no one is optimistic about the box office trend of "Titanic".


    Even, 20th Century Fox and Paramount have decided to stop the promotional investment on "Titanic".


    However, unlike the bad news from the media, the word-of-mouth of the film gradually began to spread on Saturday, and the box office rose instead of falling, with a single-day harvest of 10.67 million US dollars.


    This is not word of mouth created by publicity and hype, but word of mouth from the audience, and "Titanic" gradually revealed its edge.


    According to normal market rules, the film box office will inevitably decline on Sunday, but the box office of "Titanic" ushered in the second rise, and it once again gained 11.32 million US dollars.


    So far, the film has earned a box office of 30.64 million US dollars in the first three days of the weekend.


    For any commercial film, the box office of 30.64 million US dollars in the first weekend is an achievement worth celebrating.


    However, the shooting cost of "Titanic" was too high, with a box office of 30.64 million US dollars, far below the requirements of 20th Century Fox and Paramount.


    Next, "Titanic" will dramatically create a miracle, a miracle that belongs to Cameron.


    The film has won the box office championship for 15 consecutive weeks in North America, with a North American box office of 659.4 million US dollars, and the overseas box office of the film also reached 1.812 billion US dollars.


    Created a record that no one can surpass for twelve consecutive years, and was finally surpassed by Cameron''s other film "Avatar".


    The only person in Hollywood who can surpass Cameron is Cameron himself.


    In the editing room, everyone just talked about "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "Rush Hour".


    Ryan stretched his waist. These days, he is almost busy with overseas distribution companies. "It seems that Cameron has encountered some difficulties."


    With the current box office trend of "Titanic", 20th Century Fox and Paramount can''t wait to strangle Cameron to death.


    "The box office of "Titanic" in the first weekend was only 30.64 million U.S. dollars. For 20th Century Fox and Paramount, it will be an unprecedented disaster."


    "It''s not going to be much better for Cameron either."


    Gail-Anne-Hurd put down the newspaper in her hand, turned to look at Ryan, and said, "You shouldn''t change the release time of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Now it seems that Titanic will not do anything to the film''s box office. Shock."


    "Cameron, I owe you a favor this time. Otherwise, the box office data of "Titanic" will be even worse when it is released at the same time as "Mr. and Mrs. Smith."


    Hearing this, Ryan looked weird for a while, Cameron owed him a favor? What a joke!


    It should be the other way around, and it would have been a real disaster for Mr. and Mrs. Smith when it was released alongside Titanic.


    "Cough cough."


    Ryan coughed lightly, "Gail, if you can, tell Cameron for me that Orion Pictures hopes to get his next film project, and funding is not a problem."


    Having missed "Titanic", he doesn''t want to miss "Avatar" again.


    Gail-Anne-Herd couldn''t believe his ears, what Ryan said just now, wanted to invest in Cameron''s next film!


    "This is the coldest joke I''ve ever heard." Gail-Anne-Hurd was very speechless.


    "This is not a joke." Ryan looked at Gail-Anne-Hurd very seriously, "What I just said was very serious."


    "Orion Films wants to invest in Cameron''s next project."


    Looking at Ryan with a serious face, Gail-Anne-Hurd was taken aback for a moment, and then showed a hint of joy, "I think Cameron must be very happy to hear the news."


    In any case, James Cameron is her ex-husband, and naturally she doesn''t want to see him leave Hollywood so sadly.


    Fucking up a film with an investment of more than 200 million U.S. dollars, even James Cameron''s status, it is difficult to stay in Hollywood.


    Of course, if you get the investment from Orion Films, you can start all over again.


    Ryan smiled and didn''t say much. It is impossible for Cameron to fail, and it is also impossible for "Titanic" to fail.


    Soon Hollywood will realize the magic of Cameron and "Titanic".


    Even more amazing than "The Sixth Sense".


    "Gal, don''t forget." After speaking, Ryan got up and left the editing room.


    Not long after, when he pushed open the door of the reception room, Ryan saw a very unexpected person, a not very tall Chinese who came to Orion Films to seek investment.


    "Huang, it''s very nice to meet you." Ryan invited him to sit down very warmly.


    "Hi Mr. Ryan Gosling!"


    James Huang was somewhat restrained, and was very nervous when speaking, "I am a screenwriter, and I wrote a script with my friend Glenn Morgan."


    "It''s a low-budget horror film."


    "I...I hope to get investment from Orion Films."


    Born in Hong Kong, he immigrated to San Diego, California, USA with his family when he was 10 years old, where he spent his elementary and middle school years.


    Growing up in the United States, he could barely understand Cantonese, and he did not know Chinese characters. He was not even prepared to study film in college. It was his friend Glenn Morgan who dissuaded him and finally chose film studies.


    The current script is also created by two people together.


    Ryan smiled, took the script and flipped through it casually, and said, "Can you tell me the general plot of the script?"


    "No, no problem." James Huang took a deep breath, "This script is an outline written by the two of us when we were working on the "X-Files" crew, and some plots have been filled in recently."


    "This will be a new type of horror film, which is completely different from Orion''s "Chain Saw". It is not an American plasma horror film, nor is it a ghost film similar to "The Evil Spirit."


    Speaking of this, James-Huang glanced at Ryan secretly. The other party is not only the owner of Orion Films, but also the most famous North American horror films "Chain Saw" and "The Evil Spirit" in recent years.


    Both were ideas from him, and he directed both films himself.


    "This is a creepy film, a bit similar to the legend in the mythology of the Eastern world. When the **** of death tells you to die, you must die at that time." James-Huang explained for a long time, many Americans have some feelings about the Eastern mythology. incomprehensible.


    "It was Hades who told you to die on the third watch, so I will never leave you until the fifth watch!" Ryan nodded, this script is very interesting.


    what!


    James-Huang had a shocked look on his face, looking at Ryan in disbelief.


    This is the first time he has seen someone who can accurately tell the source of the idea of ??the script outline. The King of Hades told you to die on the third watch, and he will never keep you until the fifth watch.


    "I have some understanding of traditional oriental culture."


    Ryan didn''t explain too much, but said directly: "Orion Films can invest in this project and buy the copyright of this script at a reasonable price."


    "Huang, now you can talk about your conditions."


    As long as the conditions are not too excessive, he is ready to agree directly.


    James-Huang suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, and finally there was no need to continue explaining.


    At that moment, he showed a serious look on his face, "I only have one request, that is, like Mr. Ryan did back then, I want to direct this film myself."


    In fact, he had already been turned down once by New Line Films, which agreed to buy the script and even offer him a job as an editor on the film with his friend Glenn Morgan.


    But on the matter of the director, he clearly expressed his refusal.


    How is it possible for a guy who has never filmed a Chinese boy to direct a film that has invested tens of millions of dollars.


    Not to mention New Line Films, any Hollywood film company would never agree to such absurd conditions.


    In desperation, he could only come to Orion Films to try it out.


    As we all know, Ryan Gosling, the owner of Orion Films, was not only the top horror film director in Hollywood, but also created a miracle when he directed a film for the first time.


    "Interesting request."


    "I can agree that you direct the film."


    "But Orion Films needs to sign a contract with you to direct three films." Ryan didn''t even think about it, and agreed directly.


    The reason is very simple. The name of this script is "Death is Coming", a horror series with a good reputation in the previous life, with a global box office of more than 100 million US dollars.


    Even though the "Reaper" franchise falls short of the "Saw" franchise commercially, it''s still one of the most valuable horror franchises in Hollywood.


    Originally, Ryan planned to write this script directly to fill the gap in the "Chain Saw" series of films.


    However, after inquiring, I found out that James Huang had joined the crew of "X-Files" as early as 1993. UU Reading estimated that he had already written the outline of the script a few years ago, and even reported it to the Editors Association.


    what!


    James-Huang Teng stood up suddenly, looking at Ryan in disbelief, "Really, let me direct this film!"


    "Huang, take it easy." Ryan looked at him, and said seriously again: "Let your agent come over, and you can sign a contract with Orion Films at any time."


    "Of course your salary will not be too high, at most around 200,000 to 300,000 US dollars, and you have to go back and persuade your friends to sell the copyright of the script to Orion Films."


    Based on James-Huang''s work experience, Ryan''s remuneration price is already very high.


    Of course, signing a three-film contract at one time will definitely increase the salary slightly, and at the value of James Huang, hundreds of thousands of dollars is simply too cheap for Ryan.


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    James Huang doesn''t care about any remuneration. For him, the opportunity to direct a film is far more rare than any income.


    The only thing that worried him was the copyright of the script.


    Buy out the script copyright!


    It is a relatively common thing in Hollywood film companies. Even the scripts written by some famous screenwriters can only be bought out by the film company in the end, and it is impossible to share other income from the film.


    Of course, Orion Films, as a regular Hollywood film company, will definitely abide by the agreement of the Editors Association, and as script creators, James Huang and Glenn Morgan can get a certain percentage of the share.


    It''s just not too much, unless the film can sell well at the box office, otherwise it can only get a very small amount of income.


    However, James-Huang hesitated about the consequences of buying out the copyright of the script.


    Almost every Hollywood film company will more or less acquire some scripts to fill the company''s script library. As for when they can actually prepare for shooting, it''s hard to say.


    If it is fast, the crew can be prepared in two or three years normally, if it is slow, it may not necessarily be prepared for more than ten years.


    Even, some scripts or adaptation copyrights bought out in the 1970s and 1980s have not been made into films until now.


    For example, the famous sci-fi "Princess Mars", since the 1930s and 1940s, Disney has been preparing to make it into a film for release, which is a feature-length animation similar to Snow White.


    However, until now, the "Martian Princess" project plan has not been really implemented, and it has been delayed due to various reasons.


    This is just one example, there are countless scripts in Hollywood that will never get the chance to be made into a movie.


    There are some creative scripts among them.


    Seeing the hesitant look on James-Huang''s face, Ryan smiled and said, "Huang, if you have something to say, you can say it directly."


    "Of course, if it''s a matter of remuneration, you can just bring it up."


    "It''s not about money." James Huang shook his head and said, "I just want to know when Orion can prepare this film!"


    He is more concerned about when the film can be shot than the script copyright buyout fee and personal remuneration.


    "anytime."


    Ryan tapped the table with his fingers, "As soon as the contract ends, Orion Films can prepare the crew, and even release the film at the end of the summer or autumn."


    The investment of this film will not be too much, about 20 million US dollars at most, and the shooting time is also very generous, so it can be released in autumn.


    As for November, Orion Pictures will release "American Pie 2."


    After getting a positive reply from Ryan, James-Huang felt relieved, "It''s a happy cooperation."


    Next, James Huang got up and said goodbye. He needed to go back immediately and persuade his friend Glenn Morgan to sell the copyright of the script.


    He also needs to discuss with his agent, don''t worry too much about the remuneration price, and sign a contract with Orion Films as soon as possible.


    Following James Huang hurriedly left.


    Ryan sat down and read the script carefully, and I have to say that James Huang''s creativity is very exciting,


    Especially in the plot, it is completely different from the current Hollywood traditional horror movies.


    The only pity is that it is difficult for North American audiences to accept oriental myths and legends. It will take a process during this period.


    The box office of the first three films of the original "Reaper" can only be described as a success, but it is far from a big hit


    Starting from the fourth part, the box office of this film has gradually risen, almost comparable to the income brought by the "Chain Saw" series of films.


    "Reaper 4" has a North American box office of 66.4 million US dollars, an overseas box office of 113.9 million US dollars, a global box office of 186.2 million US dollars, and a filming cost of 43 million US dollars.


    "Reaper 5" has a North American box office of 42.58 million US dollars, an overseas box office of 115.3 million US dollars, a global box office of 157.8 million US dollars, and a filming cost of 40 million US dollars.


    Of course, whether it is the first three films or the latter two films, all of them have achieved commercial success, which made New Line Films make a lot of money.


    In terms of revenue, it is even more than some big investment commercial films.


    "John, make an appointment with Lei Sancheni for me, just say that I have a project here." Ryan picked up the phone and told the secretary John Denise.


    James-Huang is only a rookie director, he has no experience in directing films, and he is not even very familiar with the operation process of film crews.


    So the crew needs a producer who is familiar with the shooting process, such as Lei Sancheni.


    When filming "The Evil One" last time, the cooperation between Ryan and Ray Sancheni was quite good, and she had a wide network of contacts.


    Ryan met Ray Sancheni the next morning.


    "Hi Lei, long time no see."


    Ryan gave Ray Sancheni a gentle hug, invited her to sit down, and ordered his secretary, John Denise, to bring over two cups of coffee.


    "Ryan, long time no see." Lei Sancheni reached out to take the coffee and said thank you.


    "Look at this script first." Ryan handed the "Death Comes" script to Lei-Sancheni, "The idea of ??the script is very good."


    Lei-Sancheni took the script and read it seriously. After a long while, she raised her head and said, "This is not a traditional American horror movie, how should I say it?"


    "The plot is very horrifying, but slightly weird."


    Ryan explained: "This is a script with oriental myths and legends at its core, which can be regarded as an innovation."


    Oriental myths and legends!


    Lei Sancheni was a little surprised, then shook his head and said, "To be honest, shooting this film is a bit risky."


    Hollywood film companies rarely try unfamiliar things, let alone a script with oriental myths and legends at its core.


    "At least this playbook can be worth a try."


    Ryan said very casually: "The director of this film is a newcomer, and he has not even been exposed to the operation of film crews, so I need a producer who is familiar with Hollywood crews."


    "I can take over this project..." Lei Sancheni said very sincerely: "But a new director?"


    She shook her head involuntarily, "If a new director directs, it will increase the risk of the film''s box office in the future."


    "This is one of the conditions for him to agree to sell the copyright of the script." Ryan shrugged and said, "It''s a bit similar to the time of "The Sixth Sense."


    Hearing Ryan talking about "The Sixth Sense", Lei-Sancheni immediately fell silent.


    Knight Shyamalan, the director and editor of "The Sixth Sense", was also a rookie director at the beginning, but he created a global box office of 600 million US dollars.


    In fact, it is not uncommon for such new directors in Hollywood to direct their films to sell well. In addition to Knight-Shyamalan, there are also Brett-Rattner, James-Cameron and others.


    Not many, but not none.


    "It seems that you always like to use new directors." Lei-Sancheni suddenly felt a little weird.


    Before Knight-Shyamalan made "The Sixth Sense," he had only made one experimental film and one unreleased film.


    Before Brett-Rattner became the director of "Rush Hour", he was only a commercial film director.


    There is also James Huang right now. He used to be an editor of a mixed TV drama crew, and participated in the creation of several TV drama scripts.


    "Maybe they reminded me of my previous experience." Ryan made an excuse casually.


    Lei Sancheni suddenly remembered some rumors about Ryan in the past. It seemed that when he was filming his first experimental film, he was rejected by the film company many times.


    Finally, with the help of agent Helen Solomon, "The Blair Witch", which was filmed, surpassed 100 million US dollars at the North American box office in one fell swoop, making it a big hit in Hollywood.


    Inside a mansion in Beverly Hills, James Cameron''s hoarse voice sounded.


    "what!"


    "You mean, Orion Films intends to invest in my next project."


    "It''s true that this is not a joke!"


    James Cameron looked tired, at least he hadn''t rested for several days.


    Faced with the three-day box office of "Titanic" in its first weekend, he even conceived the idea of ??quitting Hollywood.


    However, Gail-Anne-Hurd had just called to say that Orion Films was interested in investing in his next project.


    "James, this is no joke."


    "Ryan personally asked me to tell you Orion Films intends to invest in your next project." Gail-Anne-Herd''s tone was very calm.


    James Cameron suddenly became silent, "Say thank you to Ryan for me, I plan to leave Los Angeles for a while."


    After speaking, he hung up the phone directly.


    The box office data of "Titanic" made him have no plans to prepare for the next filming plan.


    As for the investment intention expressed by Ryan, James Cameron was very moved.


    Compared with the indifference, cursing, and complaints of 20th Century Fox and Paramount, Ryan and Orion Pictures are simply helping each other.


    Gail-Anne-Hurd heard the beeping sound from the phone, and reluctantly put down the phone in her hand. Based on her understanding of James Cameron, she might not have plans to shoot a video in a short time.


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    In just three days, James Huang and Glenn Morgan came back again and sold the entire copyright of the script to Orion Films.


    To this end, Orion Pictures paid a copyright fee of US$10,000.


    The copyright fee of 10,000 US dollars is not very high, but it is not the lowest price either.


    Many scripts in Hollywood can only be sold for a few thousand dollars, and the price similar to the script of "The Sixth Sense" is only one exception.


    Meanwhile, James Wong signed a three-picture directing deal and Glenn Morgan signed a crew editing deal.


    James-Huang''s remuneration for each film is only 350,000 US dollars, and does not involve any post-production share.


    The rest of the remuneration are all minor issues. Orion Films will not be too fussy about it. There will be nothing missing in the director''s remuneration that should be given, as long as it is not excessive.


    In contrast, Lei Sancheni was much simpler. He got in touch with James Huang immediately and began to prepare for the crew.


    The initial budget of the film was 20 million US dollars, and the filming location was set in Los Angeles, not New Zealand as expected.


    As for Canada!


    With the scale and channels of Orion Films, it is difficult to get the tax refund quota from the Canadian government for the time being.


    Moreover, the haunted house that Ryan bought before was used again.


    The reason why New Zealand was not chosen as the overseas shooting location of the film this time.


    The reason is very simple.


    One of the most important projects of Orion Pictures, the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, quietly started preparations in New Zealand, and Peter Jackson directly contracted the entire Wellington studio.


    For a long time to come, Wellington Studios may not be able to receive the second crew.


    The filming time of the crew is expected to be very long. Even the first "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will not be released until 2000 at the earliest.


    It is conceivable that the shooting time of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy can definitely set a record in Hollywood.


    The first thing that needs to be solved is that there are a lot of elf candidates for the film. Orion Films had to contact Victoria''s Secret to prepare a group of angels to star in guest roles, which can be regarded as a mutual benefit.


    With the influence of the original "Lord of the Rings" in the Western world, when future films are released, it can bring a lot of heat to Victoria''s Secret.


    Similarly, "Lord of the Rings" can also use Victoria''s Secret Angels to increase the film''s promotional selling points.


    Right now, Jon Felthammer is personally negotiating this matter with Victoria''s Secret executives. Once an agreement is reached, the Victoria''s Secret Angels will go to New Zealand with great fanfare at an appropriate time.


    The starring candidates in the specific film are not much different from the previous life, only the candidate for the role of the Elf Queen has been slightly changed, with Cindy Crawford replacing the original Cate Blanchett.


    On the "Lord of the Rings" project, Ryan will not interfere too much, just like "Ice Age" produced by Blue Sky Studios, Chris Wedge himself is already the best candidate, and there is no need to intervene.


    What''s more, "The Lord of the Rings" is adapted from a famous Western book, not an Eastern one. Ryan has never read this book at all, and many plots are only a general idea from the movies of his previous life. .


    Might as well hand over the crew to Peter Jackson.


    Ryan looked at the time on his watch, and drove to Blue Sky Studio. As soon as he walked in, he saw Chris Wedge coming out from a distance.


    "I said at least three years." Chris Wedge looked at Ryan and said very seriously.


    When Ryan invested in Blue Sky Studios, Chris Wedge once said in person that it would take at least three years to make a 3D animated feature film.


    It has been more than two years since the production of "Bunnie Rabbit" was completed, and Blue Sky Studio has completed the production of the main body of "Ice Age".


    Next, only post-dubbing and production dubbing are needed. If it is soon, it will be released in summer.


    Several months ahead of schedule.


    "Blue Sky Studios and ''Ice Age'' will surprise everyone."


    "Hollywood not only has Pixar Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios, but there will be another Blue Sky Studio soon." Ryan hugged Chris Wedge fiercely.


    Pixar Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios are considered to be the two most famous animation studios in Hollywood at the moment, even faintly surpassing Disney.


    Chris Wedge nodded emphatically, the "Ice Age" project is Blue Sky Studio''s last stand.


    If it wins, it will become one of the three major animation studios in Hollywood. If it loses, it is very likely that it will never have the opportunity to get involved in the production of animated feature films.


    The two walked into the screening room of Blue Sky Studios, and Ryan was about to say hello to Sofia Coppola, Helen, and Jon Fertimer.


    Suddenly, his movements froze, and his eyes fell on a rabbit doll not far away, which was more than one meter high.


    What is even more surprising is that the position of the rabbit doll is exactly on the side of Anne-Hathaway, separating Natalie-Portman.


    Ryan looked carefully for several times before seeing Scarlett Johansson holding a huge rabbit doll, and subconsciously felt a headache.


    "Scarlett!"


    "Where did your rabbit doll come from!" Ryan walked over, looking blankly at Scarlett Johansson who was holding the rabbit doll tightly.


    There seemed to be a trace of tension on her face.


    "It''s a gift from Sophia." Scarlett Johansson glanced at Ryan and replied quickly.


    "Idiot." Natalie Portman cursed in a low voice, and then said: "She secretly took it from the studio booth, and it''s not the first time, every time she said it was given to her by Sophia one''s gift."


    "Natalie, shut up!" Scarlett Johansson suddenly turned around and glared at Natalie Portman.


    Natalie Portman showed no sign of weakness, and immediately stared back in the same way.


    Anne-Hathaway, who was sitting between the two, couldn''t help but rolled her eyes. She knew this would happen, and she would never sit between the two of them.


    "Go and apologize to Mr. Chris, and put the doll back." Ryan said expressionlessly.


    During this period of time, someone not only raided Blue Sky Studio several times, it is said that even Pixar Animation Studio, she took a lot of dolls back by taking the opportunity of dubbing.


    "Okay, Ryan, it''s just a doll."


    Chris Wedge came over, glanced at the rabbit doll in Scarlett Johansson''s arms, and smiled, "This is Bunny Bunny, a very cute little guy."


    "If Miss Scarlet likes it, there are quite a few of its dolls in the studio."


    The dolls in Blue Sky Studio are almost all handmade limited editions, and they will not even be sold outside.


    For those girls who love dolls, it is simply a dreamlike paradise.


    "Really!" Scarlett Johansson jumped off the seat and looked at Chris Wedge with surprise.


    "As long as it is not the character doll in "Ice Age", other dolls can be taken away." Chris Wedge is very generous.


    The era of Bunny Rabbit is coming to an end. Keeping these dolls is useless except for occupying space. Blue Sky Studio will usher in a new star.


    What''s more, as everyone knows, Scarlett Johansson is not only the most popular child star in Hollywood, but also has a very unusual relationship with Orion Films. She starred in several big-budget films one after another, almost all of which are invested by Orion Films.


    Hearing this sentence, Scarlett Johansson almost jumped up with joy, and immediately became very polite, "Thank you, Mr. Chris!"


    This is not taking it secretly, but taking it openly. She can take back all the dolls she likes.


    "Natalie, Anne."


    Seeing Scarlett Johansson, Ryan smiled slightly, and then his eyes fell on Natalie Portman and Anne Hathaway, "You don''t thank Mr. Chris!"


    Natalie Portman was the first to react, blinked, and then said to Chris Wedge: "Thank you, Mr. Chris!"


    After finishing speaking, she gave Scarlett Johansson a provocative look.


    Although she didn''t have much interest in those dolls, she didn''t mind taking more for a while, and she was mad at Scarlett Johansson who had been against her all the time.


    "Thank you, Mr. Chris!" Anne-Hathaway''s reaction was obviously half a beat slow, and she liked those dolls very much.


    "Ryan!"


    "Those are all my dolls." Scarlett Johansson gritted her teeth, the dolls she just got, all of a sudden, she didn''t know how much she would lose.


    "Be quiet, otherwise I will call your mother and tell your mother what happened just now." Helen got up and walked over, looking at Scarlett Johansson with a blank expression.


    Scarlett Johansson immediately sat down dejectedly, muttering to herself, "It''s all because of that **** ugly monster."


    I don''t know if she''s talking about Ryan or Natalie Portman.


    As Scarlett Johansson quieted down, several people sat down, and UU Reading Chris Wedge stepped forward to operate the projector himself.


    Not long after, the lights in the projection room went out and the screen lit up.


    The story of "Ice Age" is very simple. It revolves around three prehistoric animals from the Ice Age and an abandoned human baby.


    The Ice Age caused animals to migrate in search of food.


    The kind-hearted mammoth-Manfred, the eating sloth-Sid, and the cunning saber-toothed tiger-Diago, these three animals with very different personalities got together in order to bring a human child back home. , formed a temporary **** team, and embarked on a long journey to find their relatives.


    Along the way, these three animals were reborn in conflict, and Diago was scheming, trying to lure the team into a deadly ambush set by his own species. The experience of the struggle made Diego begin to waver in his plan.


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    In fact, the "Ice Age" on the screen is far from good-looking.


    There is neither character dubbing nor background music, and it looks dry, like an early silent film.


    But everyone, including Ryan, still watched with gusto.


    Even, I have to admit that Chris Wedge and Blue Sky Studios have produced a 3D animated feature film with its own style.


    Every famous animation production studio has its own unique style.


    For example, the style of Pixar Animation Studios mainly focuses on the different personalities of the characters, coupled with the 3D technology processing effects ahead of the times, it can often make people feel refreshed.


    The style of DreamWorks Animation Studio is more adult-oriented, with spoof, nonsense, and low-level comedy elements.


    The style of Disney Animation Studios is like a fairy tale, as if dreamlike. Most of the films produced are adaptations of some classic fairy tales.


    As for the "Ice Age" on the screen in front of him, although it is obviously not as good as the level of Pixar Animation Studio in terms of technology.


    Even with Ryan''s continued investment in technology from Pixar Animation Studios.


    In many areas of the film, there is still a certain gap. For example, the realism of animal hair, the agility of the character''s eyes and other details are all inferior to Pixar Animation Studio''s technology.


    However, whether an animated feature film can be successful depends not only on the technology, but also on the shooting style.


    Obviously, from the plot of "Ice Age" on the screen, it is easy to see the style belonging to Blue Sky Studio, such as man and nature, sense of responsibility, sense of mission, etc.


    "This is an outstanding 3D animated feature film."


    Jon Fertimer kept his eyes fixed on the screen, for fear of missing any details.


    Based on his experience, it is not difficult to see that the "Ice Age" screened in front of him is definitely an outstanding animated feature film, even comparable to "Toy Story" produced by Pixar Animation Studios.


    "As expected of Chris Wedge." He couldn''t help sighing.


    "Ryan!"


    "I have a proposal, how about merging Blue Sky Studios into Orion Pictures?" Jon Fertimer said suddenly.


    Once Blue Sky Studios is merged into Orion Films, then at least in terms of animated feature films, Orion Films can completely set foot in the field of feature film animation film production, and even become the production of feature film animation films second only to Disney and DreamWorks in one fell swoop. company.


    "Now is not the time." Ryan looked at the little squirrel on the screen, shook his head and did not agree.


    Right now, Blue Sky Studios is really doing very well.


    But it''s only good.


    In the previous life, Blue Sky Studios has always been inferior to Pixar Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios, and was even surpassed by Disney Animation Studios, and was eventually acquired and closed by Disney.


    To put it bluntly, the entire Blue Sky Studio is supported by Chris Wedge alone. Apart from the "Ice Age" series, there is only one animated feature film "Rio", which is a global hit.


    The box office results of the remaining films such as "The Adventures of Robot", "Horton and the Nameless", and "The Forest Warrior" can only be regarded as mediocre.


    Ranked last among the three major animation studios in Hollywood.


    In contrast, Ryan prefers Disney Animation Studios after 2010, and successively produced "Frozen", "Big Hero Marines", "Zootopia", "Frozen 2" and other global box office hits work.


    There was a look of pity in Jon Fertimer''s eyes, but he didn''t say anything more.


    Even if Blue Sky Studios will not be merged into Orion Pictures for the time being.


    However, Ryan is still the controlling shareholder of Blue Sky Studios, and will definitely continue to hand over the films produced by the future studio to Orion Pictures for distribution.


    This is beyond doubt.


    With the screening of "Ice Age" on the screen, it came to an end.


    Like all Hollywood animated feature films, justice will eventually defeat evil, and "Ice Age" is no exception, a very perfect happy ending.


    (Hey, there seemed to be a bit of confusion just now.)


    After the film was played, the screening room became quiet, only Scarlett Johansson looked eager to try, wishing to rush out immediately.


    "Chris, you''ve created a classic animated feature."


    Ryan was the first to stand up and applaud, "Next, we need to complete the post-production of the film as soon as possible, and try to release it in the summer."


    "Jon, go back and contact a group of theater companies immediately. In this summer, Orion Films needs at least 3,000 movie theaters to premiere."


    At least 3,000 movie theaters!


    Chris Wedge couldn''t help showing a hint of joy, "By May, Blue Sky Studios will definitely be able to complete all the post-production of the film."


    Ryan nodded, although Blue Sky Studio has repeatedly increased investment, from the initial 30 million US dollars, it has been able to increase to 45 million US dollars.


    However, the production speed of "Ice Age" has not slowed down, which makes him very satisfied.


    In the original version, 20th Century Fox closed its animation studio in 2000, and cooperated with Blue Sky Studios to start the production of "Ice Age", which premiered on March 15, 2002. The production time of the entire film was less than two years.


    It is much faster than the production speed of "Ice Age".


    Of course, with the current level of technology, it is still very rare to produce a 3D animation feature film in more than two years.


    Jon Felthammer on the side showed a faint look of embarrassment. With the North American distribution channel of Orion Films, it is somewhat difficult to get a release scale of 3,000 movie theaters in the summer.


    "When the post-production of the film is over, you can invite a group of theater companies to come over as soon as possible and hold a small trial meeting." Ryan reminded.


    There is no better way to present "Ice Age" in front of a large number of theater companies.


    As long as it shows enough value, theater companies will spend more resources on it.


    "No problem." Jon Fertimer breathed a sigh of relief.


    Every year, the summer file is full of blockbuster movies, whether it is the seven major Hollywood film companies, or a number of second- and third-tier film companies, they will join this feast.


    Therefore, it is not an easy task to obtain the screening scale of 3,000 movie theaters from the summer file.


    Everyone talked briefly for a while, and then walked out of the screening room, Scarlett Johansson almost ran out all the way.


    Following her, Natalie Portman murmured an idiot in a low voice, and pulled Anne-Hathaway to walk unhurriedly.


    Not long after, I saw Scarlett Johansson holding a huge rabbit doll, standing under the booth, it seemed that she was having some difficulty, she couldn''t hold the second doll anymore.


    Seeing this, Natalie Portman smiled smugly, stepped forward and slowly picked up, turning around from time to time to take a provocative look at Scarlett Johansson.


    Anne-Hathaway was much calmer, just holding a humanoid doll about half a meter tall in her arms.


    "Ryan, can you grab Bonnie for me!"


    Scarlett Johansson rolled her eyes, looked at Ryan with the rabbit doll in her arms, and hurried forward and said.


    "Please, your room is already full of dolls, and you won''t be able to put them down soon." Ryan subconsciously took a step back, he didn''t want to walk out with a big rabbit in his arms.


    "Those were given to me by Sophia. This time, Mr. Chris gave them to me. The meaning is different." Scarlett Johansson said plausibly.


    Was it really from Sophia?


    Ryan glanced at the expressionless Sophia, had no choice but to take the rabbit doll and hand it over to an employee of Blue Sky Studio, "I hope Sophia won''t go bankrupt because of giving you the doll."


    These limited-edition dolls are sold at prices that are high enough to bankrupt most American families.


    Scarlett Johansson didn''t listen to what Ryan said at all. The next moment, she rushed to the booth and competed with Natalie Portman.


    "Sophia, ask someone to contact the manufacturer on the other side of the Pacific Ocean to order more peripheral products in advance." Ryan ignored the two people on the booth, but focused on peripheral products.


    "You can ask the staff of the overseas publishing company office to help you. They are more familiar with the things there." Sofia Coppola rubbed her forehead, as if she had a headache.


    Since she gave Scarlett a few dolls, more and more dolls in someone''s room were given by her somehow.


    However, these dolls were all taken home from Blue Sky Studio and Pixar Animation Studio.


    At present, the media pays little attention to Blue Sky Studios and "Ice Age", and now the media''s attention is all on "Titanic".


    For a commercial film released on a large scale, if the box office of the second week of the film can exceed the box office of the first week, it will undoubtedly be a historic miracle.


    "Titanic" created such a box office miracle.


    With the arrival of Christmas Eve and Christmas, the North American box office of the film did not fall but rose, and won another 35.45 million US dollars in three days in the second weekend.


    However, did not wait for the media to exclaim, "Titanic" won another $45.01 million in the third week.


    By New Year''s Day, the North American box office of the film has reached 120 million US dollars, and it has no intention of stopping.


    $37.56 million in the fourth week, $42.62 million in the fifth week, $32.83 million in the sixth week, $32.14 million in the seventh week...


    On Saturday, February 14, 1998, "Titanic" was released for more than eight weeks, and once again received a box office of 10.34 million US dollars in a single day.


    This is not the Saturday of the second day of the first weekend, but after it has been released for more than eight weeks and won the box office championship for eight consecutive weeks.


    On Saturday, February 14, 1998, it still earned a box office of 10.34 million US dollars in a single day.


    Not only was 20th Century Fox and Paramount dumbfounded by the box office trend of "Titanic", but the media even opened their mouths wide open, checking the box office data over and over again, and the results were all accurate.


    For a time, the popularity of "Titanic" spread from North America to every corner of the world, and many film markets that Hollywood could not enter before fell under the big ship one after another.


    At the same time, "Rush Hour" produced by Orion Films quietly began to be promoted in North America.


    Unlike traditional Hollywood film promotion methods, the promotion of "Rush Hour" mostly revolves around Chinatown, Chinese and other Asian residential areas.


    In addition to North America, Hong Kong, the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Japan, Wanwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and other Southeast Asian regions are also the focus of film promotion.


    On the contrary, Hollywood''s traditional box office markets in Europe, South America, and Latin America will not launch large-scale promotions for the time being. Instead, the specific scale of promotions will not be determined until the first weekend of "Rush Hour" is released at the North American box office.

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    "Rush Hour" did not encounter any resistance in North American publicity and distribution, and the film association''s rating went smoothly, getting a PG (ordinary) rating.


    The starring role of the film is a Chinese and black, and the director is a director of commercials, so it is not favored by Hollywood film companies and the media.


    Many media believe that this is a film that is doomed to failure. The cost of shooting the entire film is as high as 35 million U.S. dollars, and the highest-grossing Chinese-starred film in North America history, "Red Fan District" only has a box office of 32.34 million U.S. dollars.


    In other words, it is difficult for this film to recover the shooting cost from the North American film market.


    Even theater companies are not very optimistic about the upcoming "Rush Hour".


    Fortunately, right now is the off-season for the box office in North America, and only one movie, "Titanic", is showing.


    As the release time draws closer, Jon Felthammer and Jackie Chan personally lead the team to the other side of the Pacific Ocean, leaving the film''s other leading actor Chris Tucker and director Brett Ratner to host the film North American premiere.


    Seeing that there were still a few days left, Ryan felt relieved, and the next thing could only depend on the reaction of the North American box office market.


    Before the film was released, no one dared to say that it would be 100% successful.


    "Okay, Cindy, I''ll be there in a minute."


    After hanging up Cindy Crawford''s phone, Ryan drove away from Orion Films, went outside a private clubhouse, parked the car and walked in directly.


    As soon as he walked to the door, a staff member stepped forward and stopped Ryan, "I''m very sorry, sir, are you..."


    Before he could finish speaking, another staff member next to him quickly stepped forward and said, "Hello, Mr. Ryan Gosling, Miss Cindy Crawford has already booked a room on the top floor."


    Ryan nodded, and followed the guidance of a staff member to the door of the room on the top floor, gently opened the door and walked in.


    Just in time to see Cindy Crawford, wearing a silk pajamas, coming out of it, "I thought you''d come back later."


    Ryan closed the door and looked at Cindy Crawford, "This clubhouse has a nice environment."


    "But what did you ask me to do here?"


    Cindy Crawford stretched her waist, "Come in, let me introduce you to a partner."


    After finishing speaking, she turned around and walked inside.


    Ryan showed a helpless look, and could only walk in. The next moment, there was a sound of high heels landing in front of him. When he looked up, he saw a very familiar face.


    This is a very young woman, who looks to be in her twenties at most, with long wavy hair, wearing a black low-cut tight-fitting long dress, which sets off her figure curves, and a pair of high heels under her feet.


    It looks full of youthful vigor, but it also has a touch of elegance and the simplicity of a professional woman.


    Cindy Crawford put an arm around her waist, winked at Ryan, and introduced, "Angelina Jolie, a friend I met recently."


    "Hello, Mr. Ryan." Angelina-Jolie greeted with a smile, and seemed to have no discomfort.


    "Hello, Miss Angelina." Ryan had a weird expression on his face.


    Recently, the biggest lace news in Hollywood is Angelina Jolie in front of me.


    This time it is not a crisis of love and marriage, but an even more explosive news.


    Angelina Jolie has a new partner, a Japanese supermodel Jenny Shimizu.


    This is a Japanese female supermodel.


    Even, she once publicly said to the media in her previous life, "If I hadn''t married my husband Brad-Pitt, I might have married Jenny. I fell in love with her the first time I saw her .��


    Cindy Crawford pointed to the sofa, "You can sit down and talk."


    "I''ll get you three glasses of red wine." Angelina Jolie turned and walked towards the wine cabinet.


    Taking advantage of Angelina Jolie''s departure, Ryan leaned into Cindy Crawford''s ear, "New girlfriend?"


    "It''s just for fun!"


    Cindy Crawford didn''t answer, but looked at Angelina Jolie''s charming back, and said seductively, "Do you want to try?"


    "She won''t refuse you."


    "Good suggestion." Ryan said, and his hands could not help falling on Cindy Crawford''s lap, "However, I want you more now."


    Cindy Crawford gave Ryan a provocative look, then smiled charmingly, "Then what are you waiting for!"


    Ryan rolled his eyes, then took Cindy Crawford into his arms, bowed his head and kissed.


    Immediately, the two became entangled directly, and each piece of clothing was scattered on the ground, and soon only underwear was left on their bodies.


    During the lingering process, Cindy Crawford beckoned to Angelina Jolie not far away, "Come here quickly."


    Angelina Jolie saw the lingering two, showed a smile, and then walked over.


    Not long after, Ryan began to shift his target, pressed Angelina-Jolie under him, lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Your acting skills in "The Love of Clothes" are very good."


    Angelina-Julie was very cooperative, and almost couldn''t help shouting, "If you like, you can ask Elizabeth to come with you next time."


    Elizabeth Mitchell, another actress in the film "Love in Clothes", is also another protagonist who fell into a **** plot with Angelina Jolie some time ago.


    "Compared to this, I want to taste the taste of Gia-Kalanji." Ryan touched Angelina-Julie while mentioning Gia-Kalanji, which was a double enjoyment.


    Gia-Kalanji, she was not only a famous supermodel and **** in the early days of America.


    It is also the archetypal character of Angelina Jolie''s role in "Love in Clothes".


    Angelina-Jolie did not speak, but responded violently with body language.


    Next, ... omitting 10,000 words ...


    Early the next morning, Ryan broke away from the two women, washed up briefly, returned to Orion Films, dealt with some daily work, and returned in the afternoon to continue fooling around.


    Then, it was like this for several days in a row, Ryan gradually felt a little powerless, obviously he was a little bit too indulgent, so he could only retreat temporarily


    On the contrary, Cindy Crawford and Angelina Jolie didn''t intend to stop at all. While feasting Ryan''s eyes, they were secretly depressed.


    In the protracted war, women really have a natural advantage.


    What''s more, Cindy Crawford and Angelina Jolie are both models. Don''t look at their slender and fragile appearances.


    In fact, in order to keep in shape, they insist on doing a lot of exercise every day, and their physical strength is much better than ordinary people.


    In terms of flexibility, Ryan is even more willing to bow down.


    Even if he persists in exercising, sometimes he still loses.


    Ryan came over with a few glasses of champagne, "I have time on Friday, and we can go to the premiere of "Rush Hour" together."


    Compared with the star-studded film premiere on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the premiere held in Los Angeles was much simpler. Orion Films did not invite big-name celebrity guests at all.


    ""peak moment"?"


    Angelina Jolie thought for a while, "It''s the film starring Chinese actors!"


    "Yes." Ryan handed a glass of champagne to Angelina Jolie, "It''s a very interesting movie."


    "Okay." Angelina Jolie took a sip of champagne, "As long as you''re not afraid of being scribbled by gossip newspapers, I can go there with Cindy on Friday."


    Cindy Crawford also took a glass of champagne and shook it in her hand, "I need to go back to New York on Friday, there is a TV variety show inviting me to be a guest."


    "I can''t refuse the favor I owed before."


    "It doesn''t matter." Ryan sat down, leaned on Cindy Crawford''s lap, and asked, "When are you going to leave for New Zealand?"


    "It''s still a while." Cindy Crawford stretched her waist, she was only wearing a white shirt, revealing a large area of ??smooth skin, "I don''t have a lot of roles Don''t worry about it. "


    "By the way, my dear, the Victoria''s Secret Angels will go to the filming crew in a while." Cindy Crawford winked at Angelina Jolie, "How about going to play together for a few days then?"


    Angelina Jolie nodded thoughtfully, "A group of beautiful angels!"


    A group of Victoria''s Secret Angels with different faces and tall stature is exciting to think about.


    "Remember to call me."


    "We can go there together." Ryan''s eyes lit up, and then he felt a little regretful. It seems that Tangtang and others have not joined the Victoria''s Secret Angels yet.


    Of course, even the current Victoria''s Secret angels are very moving.


    It was Tuesday, March 2, 1998.


    "Rush Hour" will be released this Friday, and "Lost in Space" produced by New Line Films will be released on the next Friday, and "The Wedding Singer" produced by New Line Films will be released on the next Friday.


    The film was released on February 13.


    At first glance, the two films produced by New Line Films have a tendency to contain "Rush Hour".


    However, in addition to New Line Cinema, there is also Warner Bros.'' "The Deadly Assassin," which also opens on Friday, March 6, and MGM''s "The Man in the Iron Mask," which opens on March 13.


    Ryan has no plans to change the release date of Rush Hour, even though it looks like box office competition will be fierce.


    There will still be many films released in April, and next, there will be summer releases. Commercial films will be released almost every weekend. will face competition.


    It might as well be released directly in March.


    As for New Line Cinema''s resistance!


    Ryan didn''t take it to heart at all.

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    The North American premiere of "Rush Hour" did not choose the traditional Thursday night, but chose Friday at midnight, and the premiere on the other side of the Pacific was exactly twelve noon.


    On the first day of the film, it opened on a scale of 2,800 movie theaters, which is enough to reach the level of Hollywood commercial blockbusters in terms of the scale of release alone.


    However, the scale of the premiere of "Rush Hour" was not very large. Orion Films did not invite any big star guests, and only a few friends who had worked with Ryan came to cheer.


    Such as James Cameron, Nicolas Cage, Scarlett Johansson, Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and others.


    James Cameron directly brought the two leading actors in "Titanic", Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, together.


    "No, no, I absolutely believe in Ryan''s vision."


    "Rush Hour is sure to be a great action movie."


    When he came to the interview area of ??the premiere, James Cameron changed his appearance some time ago and became more attractive, attracting the attention of countless reporters.


    "This is an action movie that is different from the traditional Hollywood. The protagonist in the movie has almost done all the fighting moves himself, which is unbelievable."


    James Cameron praised "Rush Hour", and then walked into the guest room without changing his expression.


    In fact, he hadn''t seen the film at all.


    "Thank you Ryan."


    Coming to the guest room, James Cameron warmly hugged Ryan, "The next project, I am going to shoot a 3D movie with a budget of about 240 million US dollars."


    "Moreover, some technical exploration is needed in the early stage."


    Having said that, James Cameron looked a little embarrassed.


    Not to mention the film''s investment budget of 240 million U.S. dollars, the fact that he continued to increase investment alone made most film companies frown.


    As for the project he said!


    James Cameron had already written an 80-page script in 1994 before filming "Titanic".


    It''s a pity that with the Hollywood shooting technology at that time, it was difficult to meet the expected shooting requirements.


    In the end, he could only choose to give up temporarily and turn to filming "Titanic".


    "James, I have already said that Orion Films will invest in your next film, and $240 million is not a problem."


    Ryan didn''t care about the budget of up to 240 million US dollars, "As for technology exploration, we can first invest 10 million US dollars in the name of Orion Films."


    In his previous life, James Cameron, in order to shoot "Avatar", not only spent money on researching 3DIMAX technology for shooting, but also invented a 3D camera system himself, and even promoted the replacement of 3D screens with theater companies.


    It can be said that James Cameron is not shooting a film, but promoting the development of Hollywood film shooting technology and theater companies.


    "I heard that the Blue Sky Studio you invested in will release a 3D animation feature film soon!" James Cameron didn''t care about the initial investment of 10 million US dollars, but asked about the Blue Sky Studio.


    "The film will probably be released in the summer." Ryan didn''t hide it.


    "A studio that can produce 3D animated feature films." James Cameron was secretly startled.


    "I hope to get technical support from Blue Sky Studio."


    The computer CG animation technology in the digital field may not be comparable to that of Blue Sky Studio, and it can even be said that the computer CG animation technology of Blue Sky Studio is currently only better than Pixar Animation Studio.


    "No problem." Ryan agreed.


    James Cameron nodded, did not continue to discuss the matter, but asked in a low voice: "Orion Pictures intends to undertake the overseas distribution of this film alone?"


    There are no secrets in Hollywood.


    What''s more, the overseas distribution of "Rush Hour" is not a secret.


    "It''s not Orion Films, it''s an overseas distribution company I invested in in the UK."


    Ryan explained, and said: "Except for North America, this film is mainly released in Southeast Asia. As for Europe and Latin America, we have to wait until the film is released in North America."


    "In any case, when it comes to the overseas distribution of films, you''d better be careful." James Cameron reminded.


    In this regard, Ryan smiled and said thank you, without much reaction.


    At this time, the two leading actors in the "Titanic" movie, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, walked in.


    James Cameron took the initiative to introduce, "This is Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the two leading actors in the movie "Titanic."


    "Hello, Mr. Ryan Gosling, very nice to meet you." Leonardo DiCaprio''s tone was very polite, without the air of a popular star.


    In contrast, Kate Winslet had a strange look in her eyes, "Mr. Ryan Gosling, I really like the videos you have shot."


    "Hello, Mr. Leonardo, Miss Kate." Ryan glanced at Xiao Li warily, and a future competitor appeared.


    It is said that Xiao Lizi once had 56 supermodel girlfriends, and their tastes were very similar to Ryan''s, so he had to be vigilant.


    After chatting for a while, Ryan left the guest room, found Angelina Jolie, and suddenly felt a bright light in his eyes, "Hi, your dress today is really beautiful."


    Different from the dress of the previous few days, Angelina-Jolie straightened her long hair, and her long hair fell naturally. She matched it with a **** dress, revealing a large **** bare back, looking hot and charming.


    Proper goddess fan.


    "Be careful, I don''t want to steal the limelight of the premiere and get on the front page of tomorrow''s newspaper with you." Angelina Jolie gave Ryan a slight look.


    Right now, it is a public place, not a private one, so we need to pay attention to some influences.


    In any case, she has not yet officially divorced, and if she gets too intimate with a playboy, it will definitely turn into a negative scandal.


    "Okay." Ryan shrugged helplessly, "Change the subject."


    "Orion Pictures intends to prepare to shoot an action-adventure film with a female protagonist. The script is adapted from the computer game "Tomb Raider" of the same name. The initial budget will invest around US$75 million to US$80 million."


    "You can take some time to come to Orion Films recently, which can be regarded as participating in the internal audition of the crew in advance."


    "The only requirement is that as the leading actor of this film, you need to sign three film contracts at once."


    Ryan bought the copyright of the film adaptation of "Tomb Raider" a long time ago, but he has not prepared to shoot it.


    Originally, it was planned to shoot this film with Charlize Theron as the core.


    However, Charlize-Theron''s aura is becoming more and more reminiscent of the former emperor, completely different from the image of the heroine in the game.


    And Angelina Jolie in front of her is the best candidate.


    Perhaps, Angelina Jolie''s real famous works in her previous life were "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and "The Girl Who Moved Soul".


    But for audiences on the other side of the Pacific, when mentioning Angelina Jolie, the first thing that comes to mind is her image in "Tomb Raider".


    It can be said to be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.


    Movies with female protagonists!


    $75 million to $80 million budget!


    With the sudden news, Angelina Jolie couldn''t help breathing quickly.


    At the same time, thinking of the rumors about Ryan, as long as you give what the other party wants, you will definitely reap unimaginable rewards.


    The only thing that makes it a little difficult to choose is the need to sign three films at once.


    "Sorry, I need to go back and discuss it with my agent." Angelina Jolie showed an apologetic expression.


    For many things, she needs the advice of her agent.


    "sure."


    Ryan said empathetically: "In the short term, this film will not be ready for shooting so quickly, at least until "Rush Hour" is released overseas."


    During this period, Ryan needs to carefully polish the script, and minimize the dissatisfaction of the game fan base without changing the original plot.


    Speaking of which, many movies adapted from games will be complained by game fans after they are released.


    The film company needs to shoot from the perspective of the majority of the audience, not just for the game fan base, so a balance between the two needs to be grasped.


    "Thank you." Angelina Jolie breathed a sigh of relief. This was the first time she had encountered such a situation, and it was a top-notch commercial film.


    "It''s okay." Ryan looked at the time and greeted Angelina Jolie, "Let''s go and watch "Rush Hour", hoping to get a good box office result."


    In addition to "Rush Hour", a film produced by Warner Bros., "Desperate Assassin" will also be released today, also opening on a scale of 2,800 cinemas.


    There is another similarity between the two films. Hollywood evaluation agencies and industry insiders are not optimistic about these two films.


    The former "Rush Hour" turned out to be a Chinese actor and a black actor, plus a commercial director.


    The latter "Desperate Assassin" is a film under the title of "Desperate End of the World" sequel.


    "The Fugitive", released in 1993, had a North American box office of $183 million and a global box office of $368 million.


    This film is also the first Hollywood film to be released on the other side of the Pacific in nearly a decade.


    It''s a pity that "Desperate Assassin" is not a sequel to "Desperate End of the World" in the true sense, but a derivative film.


    The protagonist Harrison Ford in "The Fugitive" did not appear in this film, but the protagonists in the film are Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Downey Jr.


    To put it bluntly, this is a film that makes money in the name of "The Fugitive".


    (This film is called "Desperate Manhunt 2 Local Fa-rectification" in China. By the way, I watched "Neon Clothes Love" in the middle of the night last night. The first hour of the film is very bright, and the second hour is no need to waste time. )

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    With the arrival of twelve o''clock in the morning, "Rush Hour" was screened in 2,800 movie theaters in North America, and Chinese and Asians could be seen at the door of many movie theaters.


    In a movie theater in the center of Los Angeles, a Chinese who looked very young asked, "Is there a screening of "Rush Hour?"


    "Sorry, not at the moment." The conductor explained: "For the time being, this film is only shown in cinemas in Chinatown and Chinese residential areas."


    "That is to say, for the time being, I can only watch this movie if I go to a movie theater in Chinatown or a Chinese residential area!" He asked a little disappointed.


    The conductor''s patience is good, "At least for the time being, unless the box office of this film''s premiere can meet expectations, I am afraid that several theaters in the city center will not show this film."


    "You can choose to watch The Deadman and The Wedding Singer, and Titanic."


    "Sorry, I just want to watch "Rush Hour." After finishing speaking, he turned and walked out of the cinema.


    What he wants to see is a Hollywood movie starring Chinese, not those traditional Hollywood movies.


    "Hey, three "Desperate Assassins"."


    The next person directly chose to buy three tickets for "Desperate Assassin", "It is said that this film is the continuation of "Desperate End of the World"!"


    The conductor organized the language, "To be precise, it''s a derivative film of "The Fugitive."


    "What is a spin-off film!" he continued.


    "Can you hurry up!" The people behind got impatient and shouted at the conductor, "Two tickets for "Titanic"."


    Although the two films "Desperate Assassin" and "Rush Hour" were released on the same day.


    But in fact, the two films did not have the expected fierce competition. On the contrary, the biggest competitor of "Desperate Assassin" is "Titanic", which has been released for a long time.


    Many movie theaters located in the city center did not show "Rush Hour" at all.


    The scene of the movie theater near Chinatown and the Chinese residential area is exactly the opposite of the scene of the movie theater in the city center.


    Queues even lined up outside many movie theaters.


    "Are there still tickets for Rush Hour at 12 o''clock!"


    "Sorry, it''s sold out."


    "What about one o''clock?"


    "It''s also sold out."


    "Isn''t it? Even the tickets for one o''clock are sold out!"


    "You can come over tomorrow morning."


    "Is there any mistake! I have been in line for more than half an hour, you ask me to come over tomorrow!"


    "Sorry, there are really no tickets for "Rush Hour". You can choose "Desperate Assassin", "Titanic", and "The Wedding Singer"." The conductor looked helpless, and no one thought of a film starring Chinese actors. The movie is so popular.


    "Fuck your mother, let me watch ghost movies in the middle of the night!"


    "Rush Hour" starring Jackie Chan, as another Chinese actor who has officially entered Hollywood after Bruce Lee, is also a medium-scale commercial film.


    Not to mention those senior movie fans, even the Chinese who don''t usually watch movies, all came to watch movies with curiosity and support at this time.


    Ang Lee and his wife Lin Huijia had just parked their car, and they were deeply shocked when they saw the scene of queuing outside the cinema.


    "So many people?" Lin Huijia was a little tongue-tied.


    "Yes, and most of them are Chinese."


    Ang Lee looked at the huge film promotion poster posted outside the cinema, "It seems that Orion Films has focused its film promotion on Chinatown."


    As a Hollywood director, Ang Lee knows very well that it is almost impossible for a Chinese actor to develop in Hollywood.


    If you want to be recognized by a number of Hollywood film companies, you must not only rely on the Chinese community, but also be recognized by mainstream American moviegoers.


    Otherwise, the crew would rather choose a black, Latino, or even Japanese actor than a Chinese actor.


    "Let''s go, the movie is about to start."


    Ang Lee checked the time, walked into the screening hall with his wife Lin Huijia, glanced around, and could hardly see any empty seats.


    However, most of them are Chinese, and it is difficult to assess whether "Rush Hour" can be recognized by mainstream North American audiences.


    To be honest, Ang Lee does not approve of Chinese actors going to Hollywood to develop. Even if one or two films barely enter the Hollywood market, it will be difficult to get the opportunity to appear in large-scale commercial films in the future. No commercial crew will invite a Chinese actor as a role. Film starring.


    Except for Bruce Lee, of course.


    However, for Jackie Chan''s first film in Hollywood, Orion Pictures invested 35 million US dollars. Even though he was only one of the two leading actors in the film, Ang Lee was still very surprised.


    "Perhaps, you can try to contact Orion Films." Li An thought to himself.


    In 1994, when Ang Lee returned to Wanwan to film "Eating and Drinking Men and Women", he read Wang Dulu''s original novel "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and was deeply attracted by the plot in it.


    So I found someone to buy the copyright of the novel, and planned to make a Chinese-language film that the mainstream American audience could understand.


    It''s just that the budget for filming in this way must be frighteningly high. Given the conditions of the Xiangjiang and Wanwan film industries at that time, it was impossible to obtain enough investment.


    Hollywood film companies will not spend tens of millions of dollars to invest in a Chinese film.


    The shooting plan can only be shelved.


    For a while, Ang Lee sat on the seat, staring at the big screen. "Rush Hour" is only 97 minutes long. , is very qualified.


    To his surprise, the core of the whole film revolves around Jackie Chan. Another black actor is more like an important supporting role, responsible for making jokes and pleasing ordinary audiences.


    After the screening of the film, Ang Lee and his wife Lin Huijia returned to the car.


    "If I have time, I want to go to Orion Films." Li An said suddenly.


    "Orion Films?"


    Lin Huijia looked a little surprised, and then seemed to remember something, "The last time I went back, it seemed that someone had heard about the owner of this film company, who bought Golden Harvest."


    "Recently, Golden Harvest has been acquiring theater chains in Nanyang, and has also established a branch company in the Mainland."


    "Ryan-Gosling?" Ang Lee fell silent. Golden Harvest, which had been brilliant for a while, did not escape the end of being acquired in the end.


    For him, this news is not a bad thing, but a good thing, at least it shows that the other party attaches great importance to the Chinese market.


    "Rush Hour" was released on a large scale and caused quite a stir in North American Chinese circles. Apart from Bruce Lee, it is the second commercial film starring a Chinese. The theme is an action movie that the public likes. Naturally, it attracts a large number of Chinese to watch the movie. .


    There is also a very strange phenomenon, whether it is the Chinese in Bay Bay, Singapore, Malaysia, or the Chinese groups on the other side of the Xiangjiang River and the Pacific Ocean, they all choose to go to the cinema.


    In addition to the Chinese, some black, Japanese, Korean and other groups also have many people going to the cinema. On the contrary, whites, the mainstream movie-going group in North America, seem to be rarely seen.


    The influence of Jackie Chan, the leading actor in the film, is not limited to Xiangjiang, Bay Bay and the other side of the Pacific Ocean, such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries, all of which have high box office appeal.


    Many films starring Jackie Chan are often comparable to Hollywood films in these countries, and even surpass Hollywood films in box office.


    It can be said that Jackie Chan''s commercial value is by no means more than 3 million US dollars.


    In the early hours of the morning, the lights inside Orion Films were still brightly lit, and most of the employees did not leave work.


    Sofia Coppola sat quietly on the sofa, looking at her watch from time to time, not feeling sleepy at all, and looked faintly worried.


    In contrast, Ryan has a relaxed face, holding a large cup of wolfberry tea, and bowing his head to take a sip from time to time, as if he doesn''t care.


    "The investment of 35 million U.S. dollars, plus the promotional expenses of the film, will exceed 50 million U.S. dollars, and the starring roles of the film are still a Chinese actor and a black actor, and they are not well-known in North America."


    Sofia Coppola looked at the relaxed Ryan, and said angrily, "Aren''t you afraid that the film will fail at the box office?"


    "There''s nothing to be afraid of!" Ryan lowered his head and took a sip of wolfberry tea, and said very easily, "I can still afford to lose an investment of tens of millions of dollars."


    If it weren''t for Sophia and a group of Orion Films staff, they chose to stay and wait for the midnight box office data of "Rush Hour".


    He had already gone home to rest.


    The corner of Sofia Coppola''s mouth twitched. I''m afraid that any boss of a second-tier film company in Hollywood would not be able to say such a thing.


    That''s tens of millions of dollars.


    Sofia Coppola took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down, "Although you don''t lack funds, the risk of doing so is really too great."


    Speaking of this, Sofia Coppola suddenly felt powerless, "I really don''t understand you, first invest in "Rush Hour", a film made by Chinese, black people and an advertising director, and "Death Comes", A thriller horror film with oriental myths and legends as the core, and the planned "Tomb Raider", a film with a female as the absolute protagonist."


    "The risks posed by these films are too great, you should choose something conventional, such as..."


    Before she could finish speaking, the phone on the desk suddenly rang.


    Ryan reached for the phone, "Well, I see, tell everyone to find a place to have a big meal later, and I will pay for all expenses."


    "How much!" Sofia Coppola hurriedly asked.


    Ryan glanced at her and said, "$3.05 million at the midnight show."


    "Inform Jon and Michael that the film promotion budget can be appropriately increased."


    "US$3.05 million!" Sofia Coppola couldn''t believe it.


    "That''s right." Ryan got up and stretched, "I need to go back and get a good night''s sleep."


    After finishing speaking, Ryan walked out of the office directly, and greeted Daniel Green to go back to Bel Air''s home.


    "It''s unbelievable," Sofia Coppola said to herself.


    The midnight box office of 3.05 million US dollars is far inferior to the 8.15 million US dollars of "Terminator 3".


    But for a film with an investment of only 35 million US dollars and starring a Chinese actor and a black actor, it is already very rare, even surpassing the midnight box office of many large Hollywood commercial films.


    At the same time, it is certain that the North American box office of "Rush Hour" can definitely exceed the expectations of the media and evaluation agencies, and even far exceed.

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    On the other side of the Pacific Ocean, at around six in the afternoon, Jon Fertimer put down his phone and smiled.


    "According to the box office statistics just now, "Rush Hour" won $3.01 million at the North American midnight box office."


    Hearing the figure of 3.01 million US dollars, the film director Brett Ratner was shocked, and the whole person obviously relaxed, "3.01 million US dollars!"


    "Excellent results." Jon Fertimer patted him on the shoulder lightly, and said, "Don''t disclose the box office data of the midnight show for the time being, and wait until the box office of the first day of the film comes out."


    Brett-Rattner nodded.


    Almost all of the theaters where "Rush Hour" was released in North America are located near Chinatown and Chinese residential areas. The midnight box office of 3.01 million US dollars does not explain anything.


    The next three days will truly reflect the film''s long-term box office trend.


    The midnight screening of the film in North America ended, and the screening on the other side of the Pacific Ocean has just kicked off.


    As the first Hollywood commercial film to hold its premiere on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, it can be said that "Rush Hour" has won acclaim.


    ""Rush Hour" is a Hollywood film starring Chinese actor Jackie Chan. Although the entire film investment is only 35 million U.S. dollars, it is not considered a top Hollywood commercial film, but it is the first Hollywood commercial film starring a Chinese actor after Bruce Lee. Film."


    "It''s a very good movie. It''s a big scene, almost all action scenes, and the whole plot revolves around Jackie Chan."


    "Hollywood blockbusters starring Chinese actors must be supported, not to mention Jackie Chan has always been my idol."


    Although the entire film investment is only 35 million US dollars, it has received the treatment of Hollywood''s top commercial films.


    On the day of its release on Friday, movie theaters in many big cities were detonated, and it was even hard to find a ticket.


    Unlike North America, here Friday is not a rest day, but a working day, and there are only two days off on Saturday and Sunday.


    (Many Americans need to do ten hours a day because of their special work. So they will have three days off every week starting from Friday, while Americans who work eight hours a day can also only have two days off.)


    However, the attendance rate of theaters during the daytime on Friday is still as high as 65%.


    In the evening, many office workers can rest the next day, and there are long queues outside many movie theaters.


    "Unexpectedly, as soon as Jackie Chan arrived in Hollywood, he could star in a film produced by Orion Films."


    "It''s a pity that the director of "Rush Hour" is not Ryan Gosling, and I don''t know if "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" can be introduced." A boy in the team complained to his companion.


    "Who is Ryan Gosling?" A girl next to him asked curiously.


    "A very great Hollywood director, Orion Films, the production company of "Rush Hour", is his film company, and he has also directed "The Truman Show", "Terminator 3" and other global blockbuster films." Boy explained to her.


    Another boy with glasses added: "Orion Films is one of the most active second-tier film companies in Hollywood, and has produced many films in recent years, including "Terminator 3" and "The Sixth Sense". "


    After finishing speaking, he smiled helplessly. I am afraid that many audiences in the queue are not real movie fans, they just came for a Hollywood movie starring a Chinese and Jackie Chan''s fame.


    In the past, no matter whether it was a film produced by Orion Films or a film directed by Ryan, the other side of the Pacific had never introduced it.


    Many movie fans can only learn about several films directed by Orion Films and Ryan through pirated channels and the Internet.


    On the other side of the Pacific Ocean in 1998, the number of movie fans was far from comparable to that of the previous life. The movie box office market was very small, and few people went to the movies regularly.


    But these people who don''t usually watch movies, directly caused a wave of viewing of "Rush Hour".


    North America is not on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. What makes a film sell well is not the real fans, but passers-by audiences.


    As a result, on Friday night, it was hard to get a ticket in many big cities.


    On Saturday morning, Ryan came to the office of Orion Films, and the secretary immediately took the statistics of the midnight show and yesterday''s day, and brought over the box office data of "Rush Hour".


    The dot-com bubble on the Nasdaq stock market is getting worse, and the ensuing rapid popularization of the Internet.


    A number of cinema companies have changed the traditional statistical methods, gradually using computers and the Internet to count box office data, and the speed is much faster than before.


    On the day of its North American premiere on Friday, "Rush Hour" earned a box office of 11.25 million US dollars, easily winning the single-day box office champion.


    In second place was "Titanic," with $4.36 million on Friday.


    "Desperate Assassin", which was released on the same day, only ranked third, with a single-day box office of 4.21 million US dollars.


    In this regard, Ryan just shrugged. The original "Desperate Assassin" only earned $16.86 million in the box office in the first three days of the weekend, which was overwhelmed by "Titanic"''s $17.6 million box office in the three days of the weekend.


    The box office of the original "Rush Hour" in the first weekend was as high as 33 million U.S. dollars in three days, and there is almost no comparison between the two.


    A group of theater companies have decided to increase the screening scale and film scheduling rate of "Rush Hour".


    For example, some downtown movie theaters will soon be able to see "Rush Hour."


    The reason is easy to understand. A commercial film��s box office on the first day is excellent, and theater companies will definitely take the initiative to increase resources.


    On the contrary, similar to "Desperate Assassin", which only got a first-day box office of 4.21 million U.S. dollars, the theater company can maintain the same scale of release, which is already considered good.


    Based on the data obtained by the survey company hired by Orion Films, more than 70% of the audience of "Rush Hour" come from Chinese, Asian, Japanese, black and other ethnic minority audiences, of which male audiences account for 100%. Sixty-seven of them, audiences under the age of 35 accounted for 63%.


    In other words, "Rush Hour" is entirely a film supported by minority audiences.


    The combination of Chinese actors and black actors is perfect.


    In addition, the word-of-mouth of the film audience is very good. According to the questionnaire survey of 180 audiences from multiple cities, the average score from A+ to F is "A".


    In addition, the evaluations given by many media and professional film critics can only be said to be mixed.


    Among them, Roger Ebert gave the film a high score, and praised Jackie Chan as a unique performer, and did not use any stuntmen in the filming of fighting actions.


    Owen-Gleiberman directly expressed his dislike for the film on Entertainment Weekly. It is an extremely boring film that makes people drowsy and gave a very low "C-grade" rating.


    "The plot of Rush Hour is perfunctory, there is nothing new at all, and Chris Tucker will be the worst decision he has ever made in this film."


    This is from a review in The New York Times.


    Ryan only glanced at it twice before choosing to ignore it.


    No matter how critics and the media belittle "Rush Hour", it can''t change the fact that the film earned $3.01 million at the midnight box office and $11.25 million at the box office on Friday.


    If nothing else, "Rush Hour" will be the first North American film to break 100 million at the box office this year.


    Business success can change everything.


    Hollywood film companies don''t care what the media and film critics say, what they value is commercial value and income.


    Next, Ryan will pay attention to the release of the film in overseas markets.


    Compared with the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the box office was 18.45 million RMB in one day on Friday. Japan is the next promotional focus of "Rush Hour" The original version of this film sold 2.11 billion yen in Japan, contributing about One-third of overseas box office.


    In contrast, the box office market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean during this period was far from being mature, and at best it was an incubation period.


    "Rush Hour" can earn more than 10 million US dollars at the box office, which is already very rare, and only about 30% of the box office share.


    In the end, there are very few who can go to the account of Orion Films.


    As for the box office markets of South Korea, Wanwan, Xiangjiang, Malaysia, Singapore and other Southeast Asian countries, almost none of them are very large, and I am afraid that there is not much in total.


    For the rest of Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, Spain and other places, overseas distribution companies are still negotiating, and it is expected that the film will not be released until next weekend at the earliest.


    However, based on the data from the offices of overseas distribution companies, the data from several countries where the show is released is generally not bad, and some Chinese countries and regions are even full.


    Specific box office data will take some time.


    "Rush Hour" continued to hit theaters on Saturday, earning a box office of 12.35 million US dollars in a single day, and won the box office champion of the day without any suspense.


    The box office of the film exceeded 10 million U.S. dollars in two consecutive days. Many people have not gradually begun to change their tone, thinking that "Rush Hour" has already achieved commercial success.


    Many evaluation agencies have adjusted the North American box office evaluation of "Rush Hour", and the film''s final North American box office is likely to reach 100 million US dollars.


    Of course, "Enter the Dragon" starring Bruce Lee only won a box office of 100 million US dollars in North America.


    For a while, the popularity of "Rush Hour" did not decrease, and many media compared Jackie Chan with Bruce Lee back then, attracting many young American groups into the theater.

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    On Sunday, "Rush Hour" once again earned $10.25 million at the box office from the North American film market, including $3.01 million at the midnight show.


    In the first three days of the weekend, it earned 36.86 million US dollars at the box office, while the film cost was only 35 million US dollars.


    It can be predicted that this will be a blockbuster film.


    "Desperate Assassin", which was released during the same period, only had a box office of US$13.89 million in the first three days of the weekend, which was much lower than the original version.


    "A box office of 36.86 million US dollars in three days in the first weekend?"


    Jon Fertimer, who had just rushed back from the other side of the Pacific Ocean, couldn''t believe the data in front of him, "This is simply a miracle at the box office."


    A film composed of Chinese actors and black actors, plus a commercial film director, earned $36.86 million in box office from North America in the first three days of the weekend.


    It is a miracle in itself, a miracle belonging to Orion Pictures.


    "Talk to Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, and Brett Ratner, and the salary for the next sequel can be raised appropriately." Ryan''s expression was much calmer.


    The results of "Rush Hour" had long been within his expectations.


    As for raising the pay!


    Nothing more than to shoot the next sequel film as soon as possible.


    As we all know, the series of films is the guarantee of the income of Hollywood studios.


    With the three-day box office hit of "Rush Hour" in the first weekend, Orion Pictures will definitely try to serialize the film next.


    What''s more, Ryan planned to make "Rush Hour" into a series from the beginning.


    "It is estimated that it will take some time to negotiate."


    Jon Felthammer very much agrees with Ryan''s decision to increase the pay, "Even if there is a contract, there is still a need to increase the actor''s pay appropriately."


    For the next "Rush Hour", Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, and Brett Ratner''s remuneration will definitely increase appropriately, which is also the rule of the Hollywood crew.


    The three signed contracts with Orion Films for three films at one time. Even if the salary was increased, it would be controlled to a reasonable range, and the actors and directors would not be given the opportunity to speak up.


    "The crew of "Death is Coming", what''s going on there!" Ryan asked suddenly.


    "You Lei-Sancheni presided over the crew, and it went relatively smoothly." Jon-Fertimer thought for a while and said, "However, "Ice Age" encountered a little trouble, and the theater company said that the summer The file can only show the scale of 2,500 movie theaters."


    "Unless the film''s release time is changed to November, theater companies will not be able to come up with 3,000 movie theaters."


    2500!


    Ryan shook his head, "Continue talking, 2,500 movie theaters are too few, and "Ice Age" will not change the release time."


    "It''s really not possible, we can only wait until the post-production of the film is over."


    "I will notify Blue Sky Studio to speed up the post-production progress of the film as much as possible." Jon Felthammer wrote it down, planning to go to Blue Sky Studio later.


    Next, Jon Felthammer didn''t stay long, and he got up and left the office. Right now, Orion Films needs to deal with a lot of things.


    For example, the filming of "American Pie 2" has already started, and the crew of "Lord of the Rings" is far away in New Zealand, and someone needs to be watching over there.


    There are also promotions for the release of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" in April, "Ice Age" released in the summer, and "Tomb Raider" and "Rush Hour 2" that are planned.


    In addition to these, overseas distribution companies also need to improve their own distribution channels and establish branches in some major overseas box office markets.


    At the same time, Ryan also needs to prepare for the next film, as well as test the waters of Marvel superhero movies.


    It is expected that in the second half of the year, Orion Pictures will prepare to shoot a Marvel superhero movie.


    This film is not the famous "Spider-Man" and "X-Men" in the previous life, nor is it "Iron Man", the beginning of "The Avengers", but a film "Blade Warrior" produced by New Line Pictures in the previous life.


    As long as the response to this film is good, the next step is to start Marvel Dafa.


    On Monday morning, at New Line Films headquarters, Robert Shea called Lost in Space producers Mike DeLuca and Toby Emmerich into his office.


    "36.86 million US dollars in three days in the first weekend!"


    Looking at the box office figures in the newspaper, Robert Shay took a deep puff on his cigar, "Who can tell me why?"


    "A film starring Chinese and black actors had a three-day box office of $36.86 million in the first weekend."


    After a long silence, Robert Shay gradually calmed down, looking at Mike DeLuca sitting opposite him, "Are you sure you can surpass this film!"


    Of course he was referring to Rush Hour.


    "The investment of "Lost in Space" is as high as 80 million US dollars. The film stars William Hurt and Mimi Rogers, and the director is Stephen Hopkins, a very good Australian director." Mike DeLuca slowly talking.


    "Whether in terms of investment scale, actors or directors, "Lost in Space" is far ahead."


    "but��"


    Mike DeLuca hesitated and continued: "But occasionally there are some things that people don''t understand, and "Rush Hour" is one of them."


    "The box office performance of 36.86 million US dollars in the first weekend is enough to explain everything. This film cannot fail, and it has even succeeded."


    "I hope that the release time of "Lost in Space" can be changed, and it will be postponed for a week or two, and wait for the rush of "Rush Hour" to pass."


    With a buffer of one to two weeks, there will be little competition between the two films.


    It''s a good thing for any movie.


    Toby Emmerich suddenly said: "I just got the news that Orion Pictures plans to prepare a sequel to "Rush Hour" and turn it into a series of films."


    "In April, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" directed by Ryan Gosling will be released, and a 3D animation feature film is expected to be released in the summer."


    "Even if "Lost in Space" can affect the box office of "Rush Hour", it will not be a big loss for Orion Pictures and Ryan Gosling."


    In just a few years, Orion Films has transformed into a film company that cannot be underestimated.


    Many Hollywood evaluation agencies predict that the production performance of DreamWorks and Orion Pictures in the next few years will faintly exceed that of MGM.


    Even New Line Pictures'' production performance shows signs of surpassing MGM.


    As New Line Films, which is also at the forefront of Hollywood''s second-tier film companies, it is almost impossible to stop Orion Films on its own.


    The best example is that DreamWorks is still growing despite the pressure from the seven major film companies.


    Robert Shay hesitated, but when he thought of Orion Films'' "Lord of the Rings" filming in New Zealand, he felt a dull pain in his chest, "The release time of "Lost in Space" remains unchanged."


    At this time, a secretary hurried in, "The overseas box office data of "Rush Hour" just passed by Warner Brothers."


    "As of Monday afternoon, the overseas box office of "Rush Hour" in Japan, South Korea, Xiangjiang, Wanwan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Huaguo and other countries and regions has reached a total of 9.68 million US dollars."


    "The remaining major overseas box office markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina are expected to release this film one after another in the next week or so."


    With the announcement of the box office of "Rush Hour" in the first week, there is no problem with its distribution and release in Europe and Latin America.


    Even filmmakers and theater companies in some countries and regions in Africa, Russia, and the Middle East have begun to come to them on their own initiative.


    Filmmakers and theater companies in any country will miss a movie that is a big box office hit in North America.


    It''s a very simple thing.


    Robert-Shay fell silent.


    At the same time, Brett Ratner, who just got off the plane and came to Japan, whispered in Jackie Chan''s ear.


    "Orion Films just received the news that the film''s box office in North America was 36.86 million U.S. dollars in the first three days, and the overseas box office was 9.68 million U.S. dollars."


    "When the promotion in Japan is over, the crew needs to return to North America for promotion immediately, and then go to many European countries."


    "As long as the film''s overseas box office becomes stable, Orion Films will definitely plan to shoot a sequel film. After all, we signed three film contracts at one time."


    Speaking of this, Brett Ratner is inevitably a little depressed.


    In addition to this "Rush Hour", he also has two directing contracts.


    Needless to say, Orion Films has already taken the initiative in terms of the remuneration for the next sequel.


    Faced with the sudden news, Jackie Chan''s expression did not change much, "Excellent news."


    His agent had told him just now that Orion Films planned to shoot the next sequel, and his salary would rise from $3 million to that of a second-tier Hollywood star, and he could get at least $5 million in salary.


    This is only the basic salary, and does not involve any share of the film.


    A commercial film is a big hit, and the income it can bring to the leading actor is not only the remuneration and box office share, but also the copyright of various portraits, advertising income, etc.


    For example, Mitsubishi Motors took the initiative to contact Jackie Chan''s agent, planning to shoot a new promotional video.


    Even if advertising revenue is not counted, just the copyright of the portraits of the characters in the film is expected to bring him millions of dollars.

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    "Rush Hour" won its first weekly box office championship with a three-day box office of US$36.86 million in the first weekend in North America.


    Next, the first working day of the film arrived, and the box office inevitably experienced some declines, but overall it was relatively stable without much fluctuation.


    After four working days, it earned a box office of 11.08 million U.S. dollars, and the cumulative box office in North America reached 47.94 million U.S. dollars. If there is no accident, the box office of the film this weekend can almost 100% exceed the 50 million U.S. dollar mark.


    Seeing that the second weekend is coming, "Rush Hour" once again ushered in a strong competitor, "Lost in Space" produced by New Line Films.


    Compared with "Rush Hour" and "Desperate Assassin", the investment scale of "Lost in Space" can be regarded as a top Hollywood commercial blockbuster.


    The production costs of "Rush Hour" and "Desperate Assassin" are at best considered medium-scale commercial films, and the shooting budget is less than half of that of "Lost in Space".


    On the same day, there was also a film "The Man in the Iron Mask" produced by MGM, with a budget of up to 35 million US dollars, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, one of the most popular Hollywood stars at the moment


    However, what is unexpected is that in the three days of the first weekend, "The Man in the Iron Mask" only won a box office of 15.53 million US dollars, which shows that Leonardo DiCaprio did not bring much heat to the film.


    It is not as good as his other film "Titanic", which earned a box office of 16.52 million US dollars in three working days.


    For Leonardo - DiCaprio, this film is a failed choice.


    "The Dead" grossed just $10.2 million in its second weekend.


    As for "Lost in Space", which had a budget of US$80 million and was highly anticipated by New Line Cinema, it only earned US$17.52 million at the box office in the first three days of the weekend.


    It was like a basin of ice water poured on the head of New Line Films, and it was cold from the inside out.


    Not to mention meeting the expectations of New Line Films before its release, many media are speculating that it will be difficult for this film to recover the filming cost through the box office.


    Even New Line Pictures may face a debt crisis.


    Moreover, whether it is the audience''s word-of-mouth, or the professional reputation of the media and film critics, this film is extremely poor.


    The plot structure of the whole film is too complicated, and the audience can''t understand it at all. Many people insisted on watching it for 20 minutes, became drowsy, and even left the scene early.


    The media mercilessly ridiculed that the biggest failure of film director Stephen Hopkins was to compress the plots of the four films into one film, with more branch plots than the main plot.


    In contrast, "Rush Hour" earned $22.56 million at the three-day box office in the second weekend, continuing to be the weekly box office champion.


    The cumulative box office in North America officially exceeded 70.5 million US dollars.


    The film''s final North American box office results will almost certainly exceed the $100 million mark.


    At the same time, the performance in the overseas box office market is also not bad.


    After the film''s second overseas weekend, the overseas box office of "Rush Hour" reached 30.21 million US dollars.


    It grossed $100 million worldwide.


    Many overseas countries have only just released it, and some countries have not yet released it. The overseas box office will continue to rise in the future.


    Generally speaking, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Wanwan, Huaguo, Philippines and other Asian countries and regions are very popular, and they have successively won the weekly box office champions in many countries.


    The UK, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, France, Spain and other countries and regions that have just begun to be released are relatively deserted.


    In general, Asia is on fire, while Europe and Latin America are getting colder.


    Orion Pictures released a commercial film for the first time, and it was basically a success, and taking advantage of the box office hit of "Rush Hour", overseas distribution companies took the opportunity to reach cooperation agreements with filmmakers, distribution companies, and theater companies in many countries.


    John-Denise pushed open the office door and walked in, and put a script on Ryan''s desk, "A script sent by a Chinese director."


    Chinese director!


    Ryan put down the document in his hand, picked up the script and flipped through it, and said, "Transfer the script to Jiahe."


    "As for the investment budget of 10 million US dollars, it can be promised."


    "For the specific shooting plan, it is best to cooperate with the film company on the other side of the Pacific Ocean."


    This script was sent by Ang Lee.


    The famous "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in the previous life can be regarded as a milestone in Chinese films.


    The box office in North America was as high as 128 million U.S. dollars, becoming the first foreign language film in the history of American movies to exceed 100 million U.S. dollars at the box office.


    John-Denise wrote it down and continued: "One more thing, there are two gentlemen from Marvel Studios outside who want to interview you personally."


    Marvel Studios!


    Ryan had a strange look on his face, what the **** is Marvel Studios? It��s hard to talk about Marvel Comics, and I still want to plan to shoot a superhero movie!


    "Take them to the reception room and wait for a while."


    "Two more cups of coffee to send over."


    At this time, in the reception room of Orion Pictures, Avi-Allard looked very complicated.


    The newly established Marvel Studios is basically a shell company, not to mention not having sufficient funds, not even the copyrights of the superhero characters that Marvel Comics is famous for, and not even a single one.


    As soon as he thought of this incident, he wished to give Ronald Perelman a punch, which not only brought Marvel Comics into the abyss, but even sold the copyright of the most precious superhero characters.


    "Avi, do you think Ryan Gosling will agree to our request!" Kevin Fitch looked worried.


    It is no secret that Orion Pictures has been buying various copyrights everywhere, which shows that it attaches great importance to copyright.


    It is almost impossible for Marvel Studios to recover the copyright of a group of superhero characters from Ryan Gosling, and Marvel Studios does not have the funds.


    This is not the copyright of one or two superhero characters, but the copyright of more than 2,000 second- and third-tier superhero characters including "Spider-Man", "Fantastic Four", and "X-Men".


    This is still not based on the calculation of the copyright of derivative characters.


    "Try it." Avi-Allard couldn''t say, and he wasn''t sure.


    Not long after, Ryan walked into the reception room, just in time to see Avi-Allard and Kevin-Fitch who were deep in thought, their expressions seemed a little lost.


    Ryan greeted the two very politely.


    In any case, Avi-Allard and Kevin-Fitch were both well-known figures in their previous lives. If Orion Pictures wants to shoot superhero films, it is inevitable to deal with them.


    "Congratulations to Mr. Ryan, "Rush Hour" produced by Orion Films is a global hit." Avi-Arad''s tone showed a trace of respect and a trace of envy.


    Orion Films not only has complete production capabilities and North American distribution channels, but now also has overseas distribution channels.


    There''s hardly any comparison to Marvel Studios right now.


    "Thank you." Ryan nodded with a smile, and asked directly: "I don''t know, what do the two gentlemen want to talk to me about!"


    Avi-Allard and Kevin-Fitch looked at each other, hesitated, and said, "Marvel Pictures plans to take back the copyright of some superhero characters."


    Take back the superhero character copyright!


    Ryan couldn''t help smiling, "I''m very sorry, I have no plans to sell the copyright of superhero characters, and Orion Pictures has already planned to shoot a superhero character movie."


    As Ryan''s voice fell, the faces of Avi-Allard and Kevin-Fitch turned pale, and what they were most worried about still appeared.


    Orion Pictures intends to make a superhero movie.


    "excuse me."


    After a long silence, Avi-Allard asked dryly, "Which superhero is Orion Pictures planning to focus on?"


    "The initial plan is Blade Runner."


    There is no need for Ryan to hide anything, "As long as the response to the film''s release meets expectations, Orion Pictures will continue to shoot other superhero films and gradually move a group of superheroes to the big screen."


    Speaking of this, Ryan suddenly changed his voice, "I heard that the situation of Marvel Comics seems to be not very good."


    An angry look flashed across Avi Allard''s face. The situation of Marvel Comics is indeed not good, and it''s all caused by the person opposite and Ronald Perelman, that bastard.


    I''m afraid it won''t be long before Marvel Comics will face bankruptcy again.


    What angered him most was that Avi-Allard had searched everywhere for funding since the founding of Marvel Studios.


    However, he encountered a very embarrassing thing. Marvel Pictures, which does not have the copyright of many superhero characters, was rejected by several Wall Street investment institutions one after another.


    For Wall Street investment institutions, Marvel Studios, which does not have the copyright of a group of superheroes, is a joke, not even as good as some newly established Hollywood film companies.


    "Mr. Ryan, what do you mean?" Avi-Allard took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.


    Ryan shrugged, "Marvel Pictures without the copyright of superhero characters will hardly realize your ideals, and Orion Pictures will continue to shoot in two to three years. "X-Men" and "Spider-Man" two series of films."


    "So I need someone to run the project."


    Avi-Allard was not an idiot, and instantly understood the other party''s plan. It was not as simple as just wanting to poach people, but he might also want to buy the entire Marvel comics together.


    "It''s not something I can decide." Avi-Allard became a little silent.


    "But you can come and push this thing."


    Ryan didn''t go on, but talked about another thing, "I''m also a fan of Marvel Comics, even my sister''s room is filled with all kinds of Marvel Comics dolls, and the "X-Men" and "Spider-Man" Getting to the big screen is just the beginning."


    "Going forward, Orion Pictures will create an era, an era of Marvel superhero characters."


    Avi-Allard was shocked, looking at Ryan in disbelief, even if he didn''t say it clearly, he knew what the other party was talking about, a plan so huge that it would make people excited just thinking about it.


    "It will take time, and there will be a huge amount of money." Avi-Allard said it almost through gritted teeth.


    "You have plenty of time to push this, and I happen to have enough funds." Ryan is not in a hurry.


    Anyway, Marvel Comics, which has lost the copyright of many superhero characters, can only continue to go downhill.


    No studio other than him would buy a comic book company that lost its rights to a character.


    Even, Ryan''s plan to acquire Marvel Comics is to prevent things like what happened to the "Fantastic Four" in his previous life.


    Otherwise, if a similar situation really happens, it is estimated that Ryan can vomit three liters of blood.

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    Throughout March, "Rush Hour" did not encounter any strong competitors, until April Fool''s Day on April 1st.


    The cumulative box office in North America has reached 118 million US dollars, the overseas box office is 87 million US dollars, and the global box office is 205 million US dollars.


    This year''s first North American box office film was born.


    "Lost in Space" produced by New Line Pictures, which spent a huge sum of US$80 million, has a cumulative box office of only US$38.65 million in North America, US$39.65 million overseas, and US$78.3 million worldwide.


    A number of Hollywood evaluation agencies predict that the North American box office of "Lost in Space" will be fixed at around 50 million US dollars. If the film''s global box office wants to break through the 100 million US dollars mark, it needs a certain amount of luck, which is very pessimistic.


    Not only was New Line Films unable to recover its investment from the film''s box office, but it also had to pay a considerable amount of promotional expenses.


    "Rush Hour" is just the opposite. It is only a matter of time before the overseas box office exceeds 100 million US dollars. The box office of the film alone can bring tens of millions of dollars to Orion Films.


    This does not include income from peripheral products, copyrights, etc.


    For a while, many media exclaimed that Orion Films'' overseas distribution channels will change the structure of Hollywood film companies, from the previous two-level division to three-level division.


    There is no doubt that six film companies including Disney, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. are ranked first.


    In the second level, there are only two film companies, MGM and Orion Pictures.


    The third level is DreamWorks, New Line Pictures, Touchstone, Lucasfilm, and other second- and third-tier film companies.


    The reasons given by the media are very good. Orion Films not only initially has global distribution channels, but also last year��s joint production of "The Sixth Sense" with Paramount had a North American box office of 302 million U.S. dollars and a global box office of 685 million U.S. dollars, ranking first in North America in 1997. It was second at the box office, behind Titanic.


    In addition, "American Pie", which was independently produced, had a North American box office of 135 million US dollars and a global box office of 246 million US dollars, ranking eighth on the North American box office list in 1997.


    Although there are not many films produced by Orion Films, the box office created is amazing.


    As one of the seven old Hollywood film companies, MGM had only one film last year, "007: Tomorrow Never Dies", with a North American box office of 120 million US dollars and a global box office of 333 million US dollars, ranking only in the North American box office list in 1997. Top fifteen.


    (Only North American box office rankings are counted, not global box office.)


    The budget of "The Sixth Sense" is only 35 million U.S. dollars, and the budget of "American Pie" is less than 10 million U.S. dollars. When the two films are combined, Orion Pictures only invested 45 million U.S. dollars.


    But the budget of "007: Tomorrow''s Empire" is as high as 110 million US dollars.


    It is not difficult to draw a conclusion from this, the revenue of Orion Pictures will be a very scary figure.


    However, this division has not been recognized by Hollywood practitioners.


    The production and distribution business are only one of the many businesses of a film company, and cannot represent the comprehensive strength of a film company.


    It can be said that a film company is not just about movies. In addition to the production and distribution business, a complete film company also includes many businesses, such as TV dramas, TV programs, records, feature animation, etc.


    Even theme hotels, parks, amusement parks, restaurants, peripheral product stores, etc.


    In addition to these, it will also participate in some theater companies in disguise.


    Because of this, DreamWorks, which expanded in many ways, was tabooed by the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    In contrast, Orion Films is only an independent production company that initially has overseas distribution channels.


    The most important point is that Orion Films'' film library has only a few film copyrights, which are almost dispensable for the ability to resist risks.


    As we all know, the film library is the foundation for the survival of a film company.


    This still does not count the support of the media group.


    Once several films fail in succession, Orion Films will bear huge debts and even be acquired by other film companies.


    Therefore, the three levels divided by the media are very ridiculous to Hollywood practitioners.


    What''s more, the seven major Hollywood film companies have already made a private agreement.


    Disney, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and MGM will never allow a new company to join the ranks of overseas distribution and share a piece of the sweet cake.


    Just like DreamWorks, even with Steven Spielberg, one of the most popular directors in Hollywood studios, he still faces pressure from the seven major studios.


    In addition to DreamWorks, it is clear that Orion Pictures is also facing the same pressure.


    By the way, there is also Lionsgate, which has just changed its name.


    This is unavoidable.


    Ryan was not overly worried about the suppression of the seven major film companies. In his previous life, Lionsgate Pictures had developed in the same way, and even surpassed Paramount at one point.


    As for the failure of DreamWorks!


    More lies in the complicated equity and the lack of sufficient funding sources.


    While the DreamWorks Animation Studio has continued to sell well, the live-action film production department is only supported by Stephen Spielberg, and the record business has not improved.


    Over time, conflicts of interest inevitably arose between the ambitious Big Three of DreamWorks, and they were eventually acquired by Paramount.


    Orion Pictures doesn''t have to worry about this at all. The company''s equity is in the hands of Ryan alone, and with the advent of the Internet crisis in 2000, a large amount of funds gradually withdrawn from the stock market are used to improve overseas distribution channels and Orion Pictures. department.


    If it really doesn''t work, there is also the Marvel Dafa, this trump card has not been sacrificed.


    "Ryan!"


    Colette Singh''s tone was somewhat complicated, "Twentieth Century Fox hopes that the two parties can continue to cooperate."


    Since Orion Films has mastered overseas distribution channels, Twentieth Century Fox''s attitude towards Ryan has obviously changed, and it is far less intimate than before.


    "Although you bought PolyGram''s overseas distribution channels, you still need a long-term partner."


    "And 20th Century Fox is your best choice." Colette Singer said meaningfully.


    The seven major Hollywood film companies have never been monolithic. As long as there are enough interests, 20th Century Fox does not mind continuing to cooperate with Orion Films.


    Of course, if there is a chance to swallow Orion Pictures whole, 20th Century Fox will also not hesitate.


    "Feel sorry."


    "I have no plans to shoot the next film yet." Ryan politely declined.


    In fact, he has already written the next script, it''s just that he hasn''t started preparing for the crew.


    With an expected answer, Colette-Singer didn''t say anything more, and after a while, he got up, said goodbye and left.


    It is impossible for Orion Films to continue to cooperate with 20th Century Fox, otherwise, sooner or later, it will end up with DreamWorks in the previous life and be swallowed by 20th Century Fox.


    It''s ridiculous to say that Paramount has always been a partner of DreamWorks, but it was Paramount that eventually annexed DreamWorks.


    Ryan shook his head. He would rather choose to cooperate with Sony Pictures than continue to cooperate with 20th Century Fox.


    Sony Pictures has always been an outsider among the seven major Hollywood film companies, far less powerful than other film companies.


    "You shouldn''t directly reject 20th Century Fox. This will bring uncertainty to the overseas release of Mr. and Mrs. Smith." Sofia Coppola walked in from the outside.


    Don''t even think about it, 20th Century Fox will almost certainly do something about the overseas distribution of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.


    The easiest way is to charge a sky-high overseas promotion fee to its overseas subsidiaries, so as to reduce the overseas income of Orion Films.


    These publicity expenses will be transferred from one overseas subsidiary to the account of Twentieth Century Fox.


    In other words, Twentieth Century Fox will not have any losses, but will increase revenue, and the only loss is Orion Pictures.


    This is also the most common operation of the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    "Unless I can agree immediately and start preparing the crew, Twentieth Century Fox will do the same. UU Reading " Ryan shook his head.


    Twentieth Century Fox is not a fool. Unless he really agrees to continue to cooperate, Twentieth Century Fox will definitely play tricks.


    "Okay." Sofia Coppola put a script on the desk. "I read the script. It''s very creative, but the plot is very complicated."


    "how to say?"


    "It''s a bit like "Lost in Space". The plot is so complicated that people can''t understand it."


    Sofia Coppola looked at Ryan a little speechless. Even she could not understand the script. It is estimated that several actors in the future film will have difficulty understanding the plot line and character structure in the script.


    I''m afraid it can only be like a puppet, shooting according to Ryan''s command.


    "At least I didn''t understand it." She added.


    "Don''t worry, I won''t shoot a movie with a complicated plot." Ryan never thought about shooting a movie with a complicated plot.


    "Remember to send Leonardo DiCaprio an audition invitation, and also inform Helen to make Charlie''s schedule available."


    Even, he didn''t consider shooting completely according to the plot in the script, but would simplify the complicated plot to shoot.


    This is the way mainstream commercial films are shot, not like "Lost in Space", which makes the plot of the film very complicated.


    Simple and direct popcorn videos are easier to be accepted by the public.


    Sofia Coppola showed such a look, she could imagine that the plot in the final filming will be very simple and straightforward.


    After looking at the time, Ryan went downstairs to leave Orion Films, drove to the outside of an apartment in North Hollywood, took out the key, opened the door skillfully, and walked in.


    Before reaching the living room, the sound from the game can be heard from a distance.

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    Angelina Jolie looked nervous, her eyes fixed on the game screen, looking very serious.


    A few days ago, she asked her agent to buy the "Tomb Raider" game, a female hero adventure game similar to Indiana Jones, with a very unique style.


    What moved her most was that the protagonist Laura of the game was not only full of British aristocratic demeanor, but the entire game plot revolved around the heroine Laura.


    To put it bluntly, he is the absolute protagonist in the main line of the game.


    "How''s the game going!" Ryan leaned over to Angelina-Jolie and took a look.


    "It''s not bad." Angelina Jolie played for a while, put the game controller aside, and stretched her hands.


    Ryan sat down next to Angelina-Jolie, "In the promotional activities of future videos, you need to operate the game yourself."


    "The technology can be a little bit worse, but it must be proficient enough."


    Faced with a film with a budget of US$75 million to US$80 million, Angelina Jolie simply could not refuse to play the role of the absolute heroine in the film.


    A contract was signed with Orion Films a few days ago.


    "Don''t worry, I''m more talented in playing games." Angelina Jolie is very confident about this.


    For the past few days, she has insisted on being familiar with the content and operation of the game almost every day, at least proficient in it, which is no worse than some ordinary players.


    "Okay." Ryan put his arms around Angelina Jolie''s waist, "According to the shooting requirements, next, you need to find time to participate in physical training."


    "Tomb Raider" is an action-adventure movie, and Angelina Jolie has to do many shots herself.


    So Angelina - Jolie needs to participate in some training on basic subjects.


    "OK."


    "I''m available anytime." Angelina Jolie didn''t care about training,


    The first movie "The Shadowless Terminator" she starred in was an action movie, and she was no stranger to some basic training.


    "Besides, my body is very flexible, and I can do a lot of movements." After speaking, Angelina-Jolie showed a charming look, "Would you like to try it yourself!"


    Angelina Jolie, who was born as a model, is indeed very good in terms of body flexibility.


    Ryan has experienced this for himself.


    "Good suggestion." Ryan''s eyes lit up, subconsciously, he gently stroked her lower abdomen.


    All of a sudden, there was an excited voice in the living room. Angelina Jolie worked harder than usual, and Ryan enjoyed a difficult movement and flexibility.


    (...10,000 words omitted...)


    In the morning, the sky was already faintly white, and the light fell into the bedroom through the window.


    Ryan sat up, looked at Angelina Jolie who was naked in his arms, a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he felt indescribably proud all over his body.


    He looked at the alarm clock on the bedside, it was only less than six o''clock.


    Then, Ryan kissed Angelina Jolie''s forehead lightly, carefully lifted the quilt, got up and got out of bed, so as not to disturb the sleeping Angelina Jolie.


    While enjoying, Ryan has always been nice to his girlfriend, otherwise he would not have enjoyed the top service.


    Not long after, I came to the study, closed the door, Ryan sat on the seat, took out a script, and carefully revised it.


    He always felt dissatisfied with the script of "Tomb Raider". The main plot and ending of the original film were somewhat nonsense.


    Turning a good Indiana Jones-like female adventure action movie into a Marvel superhero movie.


    What manipulation of time and space!


    Save the planet!


    If it weren''t for Angelina Jolie''s **** figure and fighting moves, the whole film would hardly make people want to watch it.


    The original "Tomb Raider" had a budget of 80 million U.S. dollars, and the North American box office was only 131 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office was 274 million U.S. dollars.


    If the high publicity costs are included, it will be difficult for Paramount to recover its investment from the box office.


    Fortunately, the peripheral products of "Tomb Raider" are selling well, and Paramount has made a fortune.


    However, the investment in "Tomb Raider 2" was as high as 90 million U.S. dollars, but the North American box office was only 67 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office was 156 million U.S. dollars.


    Not to mention the failure at the box office, Angelina Jolie outright declined to star in the next film in the series.


    It can be regarded as completely ruining a good series of films.


    Having said that, I have to complain that Paramount may not be as good as Sony Pictures in terms of the operation of the series of films.


    In the previous life, Paramount''s only big-selling series of films was "Transformers" co-produced with DreamWorks. Steven Spielberg served as the producer of the film and led the entire project.


    Another film "Resident Evil" with a female protagonist.


    Although the North American box office of each "Resident Evil" is not very high, each one can recover the cost through the box office, and even make a fortune.


    The most important point is that the producer of the film, Constantine Films, itself is only a German film company. As the film''s distribution company, Sony Pictures, did not put much effort into promoting the film.


    It can be seen from the release time that "Resident Evil 1" was released on March 1st, which was released at the same time as the previous life "Ice Age", and North America only earned 40.11 million US dollars at the box office.


    As a result, a strange phenomenon has emerged. The North American box office of each "Resident Evil" is not as good as the film''s overseas box office.


    Among them, "Resident Evil 4" is the most speechless. The North American box office is only 60.12 million US dollars, but the film''s overseas box office is as high as 240 million US dollars.


    "Resident Evil 5" has a North American box office of 42.34 million US dollars and an overseas box office of 198 million US dollars.


    "Resident Evil 6", the North American box office hit the street directly to make people speechless.


    But on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the box office was a big hit. The box office broke 100 million in 10 hours, 227 million on the first day, 478 million in two days, 700 million in 4 days, 758 million in 6 days, and 800 million in just one week.


    (It��s not U.S. dollars. In U.S. dollars, it��s more than 100 million.)


    Even if the North American box office of the film is not very good, as a film production company, Constantine Films is expected to earn US$1 billion in revenue from the entire series of films.


    So Ryan thought about it, and simply modified the main plot of "Tomb Raider", similar to the nonsense plots of the original version, and directly deleted them.


    Try to simplify the plot as much as possible and turn it into an out-and-out adventure exploration film, revolving around the mysteries one by one to find artifact fragments.


    There is no **** plot, and there is no saving all mankind. Things like this are still left to Marvel superheroes such as Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Man, and Black Widow.


    Of course, there will definitely be some mysterious organizations, attacks and other plots interspersed in the middle.


    But it will definitely not be complicated, so as not to confuse the audience sometimes.


    In this way, the script of "Tomb Raider" written by Ryan is very close to the plot of the original game.


    "Refused!"


    Tom Rothman leaned on the office chair, his expression a little unsightly, "It seems that Ryan Gosling and Orion Films will be another DreamWorks Let the overseas distribution department improve "Mr. and Mrs. Smith ��The publicity budget, the accounts should be as reasonable as possible.��


    Although he didn''t say it clearly, Colette Singer also understood the meaning, which is nothing more than intercepting the overseas income of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures will get nothing.


    "From the moment Ryan Gosling decided to refuse to cooperate, I am afraid he has already thought of overseas income."


    Colette-Singer said pointedly: "I heard that Orion Pictures wants to release a 3D animation feature film in the summer, and has been negotiating with theater companies about the scale of the film''s release. The distribution channels are far from perfect as the media imagined."


    "For example, on the derivative products of the film."


    "Good suggestion." Tom Rothman glanced at Colette Singer in admiration, "Contact Paramount, Warner, Sony, Disney, and DreamWorks immediately, and put pressure on the theater companies to squeeze out the summer vacation as much as possible." The number of screens and filming rate of the file.��


    As for Universal Pictures and MGM!


    The former Universal Pictures, recently, has been busy annexing Polygram, and has not released a large-scale commercial film throughout the summer.


    The latter MGM, whose performance in production and distribution is not as good as DreamWorks, has gradually been forgotten by most Hollywood practitioners.


    "As for the peripheral products!"


    "Notify the long-term cooperative manufacturers to increase the production cost of Orion Pictures'' peripheral products." Tom Rothman smiled.


    The main source of income for an animated feature film is not the box office, but the peripheral products and copyrights.


    Especially the income from derivative products, as long as there is a slight increase in production costs, it will greatly reduce the income of Orion Pictures.

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    Since rejecting the cooperation of 20th Century Fox, in just a few days, Orion Films encountered obstacles one after another. First, the scale of the screening of "Ice Age" was reduced to only 2,300 movie theaters.


    The theater company stated that unless the release time is changed from early June to early May, the scale of "Ice Age" will continue to be reduced in the future.


    In the end, only 2,000 movie theaters can be guaranteed, which is a full third less than the expected 3,000 movie theaters.


    The explanation given by the theater company is very simple. "Mulan" produced by Disney also chooses to release in June during the summer. The theater company needs to give priority to ensuring the scale of "Mulan" release.


    Compared with Orion Films, which has not yet released any animated feature films, theater companies will definitely choose Disney, and it is even impossible to refute.


    I have to say that sometimes theater companies are very cheating.


    Normally, elementary schools in North America usually start their holidays in early June and don��t start until the end of August. Therefore, as a 3D animation feature film, June and July are the best release dates.


    For example, Disney''s "Mulan" will be released on June 19.


    Pixar''s "A Bug''s Life" and DreamWorks'' "Prince of Egypt" are released in late November and early December, which are also student holidays.


    In addition, in early May, there will also be "Clash of Heaven and Earth" jointly produced by DreamWorks and Paramount.


    In this regard, Ryan did not say anything. It is not impossible to release it in early May. Anyway, 20th Century Fox chose to release it in March in the previous life.


    Next, at the premiere of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" on April 10, 20th Century Fox suddenly changed the plan temporarily and canceled a large number of invited guests, and the entire premiere became deserted.


    It was nothing more than a chain reaction of refusal to cooperate. Ryan was very straightforward and directly chose to miss the premiere, and only let Sofia Coppola accompany Charlize Theron to attend.


    The friction between Twentieth Century Fox and Ryan and Orion Films did not have any impact on the film''s box office.


    On the day of its release on Friday, it earned US$18.5 million from the North American box office market, US$19.85 million on Saturday, and US$15.32 million on Sunday.


    In just three days, the North American box office of the film reached 53.5 million US dollars in the first weekend.


    The first working day came, and after four days, it still earned a box office of 25.32 million US dollars. In the three days of the next weekend, it earned a box office of 31.56 million US dollars.


    In less than ten days, the North American box office of the film officially exceeded 100 million, an astonishing $110 million.


    Faced with such a box office figure, many executives and shareholders within 20th Century Fox expressed regret.


    On the first day of the release of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", Ryan asked Demi to personally watch every account expenditure of the film, and hired two third-party agencies as supervisors to guard against any small moves by 20th Century Fox.


    As for overseas box office!


    Ryan chose to give up very simply. The overseas distribution rights of the film are all in the hands of 20th Century Fox, and it is almost impossible to achieve effective supervision.


    Even during the honeymoon period of cooperation between the two parties, 20th Century Fox will still play tricks on the overseas box office, just more or less.


    Of course, Ryan didn''t do nothing, and asked Daniel Green to find a private detective to go to England to investigate something.


    News of the World, a newspaper owned by News Corp., the parent company of Twentieth Century Fox, reported the wiretapping incident.


    This matter was aroused in the previous life, and the News Corporation was implicated, and even the entire British political party had a huge shock.


    In addition to the above two things, it is not without good news. After a period of consideration, Nancy Utley decided to join Orion Pictures to take charge of the North American online distribution channel and videotape and disc distribution.


    With the addition of Nancy Utley, Ryan suddenly felt a lot more relaxed, and focused on "Ice Age" and preparing new films.


    "Chris agreed to advance the release date of "Ice Age" to May to avoid competition with Disney''s "Mulan."


    Speaking of this, Nancy-Utley suddenly became a little worried, "Twentieth Century Fox and Disney greeted many manufacturers and wanted to increase the production cost of "Ice Age" derivative products."


    Most Hollywood film companies, except for Disney, rarely produce animated feature films, and almost always choose to license derivative products. Only Disney has a complete derivative product sales channel.


    There are also closely cooperated doll manufacturers, as well as Disney towns and specialty stores.


    It can be said that Disney is far ahead of all Hollywood studios in the sales channels of movie derivative products.


    However, the sales model of Orion Films'' derivative products is different from the above two methods. It first entrusts a third-party agency manufacturer to produce, and then signs a contract with the channel provider to distribute the goods.


    Twentieth Century Fox and Disney have spotted exactly this.


    "Don''t worry about it." Ryan didn''t bother to care about it at all.


    Even if all the Hollywood studios are tied together, Orion Pictures is not afraid of competition in derivative products.


    Ryan''s attitude caused Nancy Utley to show hesitation, "I can try to contact some Mexican manufacturers, and the price may be cheaper."


    Hearing this, Ryan smiled, got up and opened the safe in the office, took out a stack of documents from it, turned around and handed it to Nancy Utley, "Orion Films has a very close relationship with the co-producers, and the price is only One-sixth that of Mexican producers, and even lower."


    Nancy-Utley flipped through the information in her hand, and the more she looked at it, the more shocked she became. The delivery time and price on it were unbelievable, "How is it possible?"


    "It is impossible for any producer in North America to offer such a low price, not even in Europe or Latin America."


    "It''s not North America, Europe, or Latin America." Ryan knew better than anyone about the manufacturing capabilities across the Pacific Ocean in his previous life, "Don''t worry, there won''t be any problems. These manufacturers have very strict testing for export products, and This is not the first time we have worked together."


    As has always been the case for producers across the Pacific, export goods are generally stricter than domestic standards.


    Even after the previous several cooperations, many large producers on the other side of the Pacific Ocean expressed that as long as Orion Pictures agrees to sign a long-term cooperation agreement, they can lower the price appropriately.


    For small commodities such as dolls, posters, key chains, and T-shirts, there is no difficulty for manufacturers on the other side of the Pacific


    What''s more, Orion Films is happy to give money, the price is much higher than the same product in China, and it is all in foreign exchange, so you can get an export tax rebate subsidy.


    "Don''t publicize this matter to the outside world." Ryan instructed.


    The production channel of derivative products is one of the commercial secrets of Orion Films. Only a few people know the specific situation, and Sofia Coppola is in charge of it in many cases.


    Let alone the late 1990s, even a few years later, Hollywood studios would rarely contact producers on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    What follows, for a long time, will bring unimaginable and terrifying income to Orion Pictures.


    To put it bluntly, it is a kind of information asymmetry.


    In the previous life, many foreign trade companies started their business by relying on information asymmetry.


    "No wonder." Nancy Utley murmured to herself. In the "Ice Age" publicity plan, there was a very weird activity.


    Any underage audience can get a beautiful little doll with the movie ticket of the day, and couples can get two couples t-shirts or couple key chains printed with the characters of the filmThe types of each small gift There are as many as ten varieties, and the audience can choose according to their own preferences.


    It stands to reason that there should be a considerable fee, but according to the order price on the document, Orion Pictures only needs to pay a small amount of money to attract a large number of audiences to the cinema.


    Don''t underestimate this point. The gifts prepared by Orion Films are not only exquisite, but they are not for sale.


    Whether it''s underage groups or young couples, they often do crazy things for a small gift of little value, such as dolls and keychains.


    Nancy Utley couldn''t help but secretly startled, Orion Films is by no means as simple as it appears on the surface.


    Even Jon Fertimer may not be very clear about some things.


    In fact, the plan was set by Ryan himself, and it would even be rolled out in every major box office market.


    Such as Germany, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, France, Spain and other developed countries.


    Countries and regions on the other side of the Pacific Ocean and Russia are not included.


    This is not discrimination, but based on the price of movie tickets.


    The price of an American movie ticket is generally around 8 dollars, and the cost of a gift is at most less than 3 cents, or even only about one cent.


    For Orion Films, it will not damage the box office revenue of the film, but can play a publicity effect.


    During the same period, the ticket price on the other side of the Pacific Ocean was only about one dollar (more than eight yuan), plus only about 30% of the box office share, each movie ticket Orion Films can earn at most three cents in revenue,


    Even if the price of a gift is only one cent, it is equivalent to reducing the box office revenue by one-third.


    (1 US dollar can be exchanged for about 8.3 yuan RMB)

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    After more than a month of release, the North American box office of "Rush Hour" has reached 140 million U.S. dollars, the overseas box office has reached 98.56 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office has reached 200 million U.S. dollars.


    Next, the box office of "Rush Hour" can only be accumulated slowly over time.


    Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker��s remuneration for the two leading actors in the film has risen sharply. A Hollywood film company has already offered Jackie Chan a remuneration of US$8 million, and Chris Tucker��s remuneration is as high as US$10 million, reaching the standard of Hollywood first-line stars .


    Generally speaking, the remuneration of third-tier Hollywood stars is about US$1 million to US$3 million, the remuneration of second-tier stars is US$5 million to US$10 million, and the minimum salary of first-tier stars is US$10 million.


    At the top are Hollywood superstars, whose remuneration can reach more than 20 million US dollars.


    Namely, the fabled $20 million club.


    Of course, the specific remuneration of each actor will definitely be different.


    Moreover, compared with male stars, female stars are paid less, and the pay of sequel films is definitely higher than that of ordinary films.


    The salary of commercial films is much higher than that of literary films.


    For example, for "Rush Hour 2", which Orion Films promoted and prepared for the outside world, Jackie Chan only received a basic film salary of 5 million U.S. dollars and a small amount of box office revenue.


    Even, the basic remuneration of many first-line Hollywood stars is not too high, and they pay more attention to the box office share of the film.


    In any case, with the popularity of "Rush Hour", Jackie Chan has become a second-tier Hollywood star in one fell swoop. Many media predict that as long as the box office of "Rush Hour 2" reaches expectations.


    Then Hollywood is about to usher in a Chinese first-line star.


    Another film, Mr. and Mrs. Smith directed by Ryan himself.


    It is still in hot release in North America. The North American box office has reached 136 million U.S. dollars, and the overseas box office has also reached 103 million U.S. dollars.


    According to the estimates of several Hollywood evaluation agencies, the North American box office of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" may reach 200 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office is 400 million U.S. dollars.


    The two films successively released by Orion Films broke through 100 million at the box office in the spring, bringing the most intuitive response.


    Facing Ryan''s invitation for his next film, Leonardo DiCaprio agreed without even thinking about it, and he didn''t even care too much about the salary.


    In addition to the fame brought by Ryan himself, there is also the influence of Leonardo DiCaprio''s release of another film.


    The North American box office of "The Man in the Iron Mask" was only US$49.8 million, which was much lower than the original box office of US$56.98 million.


    For Leonardo DiCaprio, who became popular with "Titanic", it is like a blow to the head, and a box office hit is urgently needed to restore the commercial value.


    With Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt joining the cast, the preparations ran almost without a hitch.


    If such a combination was put into the previous life, countless movie fans would definitely exclaim, the combination of Xiao Lizi and Saihuang is simply amazing.


    Even Joseph Gordon-Levitt, after ten or eight years, can become a second-tier Hollywood star or a quasi-first-tier star.


    The main reason is that he has not starred in a movie with a global box office. There is only one "500 Days with Summer" that did a good box office.


    (Baidu Encyclopedia says the cost is 75 million US dollars. A comedy film with a budget of 75 million US dollars? The production company is still Fox Searchlight. I checked it again and it should be 7.5 million US dollars.)


    According to the setting in the script, Leonardo DiCaprio needs to play the role of a dreamer, leading Charlize Theron, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and other team members to enter other people''s dreams, from the subconscious of others Steal secrets and reshape the dreams of others.


    Nicole Kidman, who plays the protagonist''s wife, is also a big name, although most of her fame comes from her husband Tom Cruise.


    The plot of the whole film is very simple, and it will not be shot completely according to the settings in the script, thus turning into a very complicated film.


    When the time came to mid-to-late April, the leading actors of "Inception" went to Wellington, New Zealand to receive some basic training.


    For this reason, Peter Jackson vacated a studio.


    There is no way, the investment in the entire film is as high as 130 million US dollars, choosing an overseas shooting location with a tax rebate policy can save a lot of money.


    As for the production of film special effects, it can only be handed over to the digital field. In a short time, Weta special effects studio will be busy with the "Lord of the Rings" project.


    "The Lord of the Rings trilogy, on a $300 million budget, is the craziest thing I''ve ever seen." Leonardo - DiCaprio & Ryan, Charlize Theron, Nicole - Kidman, Joseph-Gordon-Levitt and the others looked at the crew of "Lord of the Rings" not far away, presenting a busy scene.


    Ryan withdrew his gaze, shrugged and said, "This project is indeed a bit crazy."


    "However, I believe Peter will be as successful as Cameron."


    The only thing comparable to the "Lord of the Rings" project is "Titanic".


    The only difference is that the former trilogy was filmed at one time, with an investment of up to 300 million US dollars, while the latter cost 200 million US dollars for a single film.


    Cameron!


    Leonardo DiCaprio couldn''t help twitching, "For God''s sake, Ryan, please don''t mention this name in the studio!"


    The process of filming "Titanic" was a nightmare for him, facing James Cameron''s crazy roar every day.


    Even, as long as someone mentioned James Cameron''s name in the studio, Leonardo DiCaprio couldn''t help but tremble.


    Seeing Leonardo DiCaprio''s appearance, Charlize Theron couldn''t help asking curiously: "I heard that during the filming of "Titanic", you were almost poisoned and hospitalized!"


    All of a sudden, the eyes of several people were all focused on Leonardo DiCaprio''s face.


    Leonardo DiCaprio''s face turned pale, and he couldn''t help but spit bitterly, "It wasn''t that he almost went to the hospital, but he was really poisoned and was admitted to the hospital."


    "Someone put almost one kilogram of narcotics into the soup, more than 90% of the entire crew was poisoned, and Kate even fell to the ground paralyzed. The reason is that Cameron''s acting style is too bossy, which provoked revenge. "


    "There is more than this one thing. When shooting the shipwreck scene, someone was almost drowned by him, and there were dozens of people who caught a cold because of it."


    Speaking of the filming process of "Titanic", Leonardo DiCaprio revealed a lot of insider information.


    Hearing the exaggerated expressions of Charlize Theron and the others, even Nicole Kidman''s eyes widened.


    "Cough cough."


    Ryan coughed lightly and interrupted Leonardo DiCaprio. Anyway, Orion Pictures will be working with James Cameron next, and he is not suitable to participate in this topic.


    "Okay everyone, you can go back and familiarize yourself with the script first, you need to enter your respective roles in advance."


    Nicole-Kidman is very smart and immediately understood what Ryan meant. "This is the most complicated character I have ever seen."


    "It''s hard for ordinary people to understand. It''s a bit like "Lost in Space."


    If the box office of "The Man in the Iron Mask" is not ideal, then "Lost in Space" is a complete smash, or it is like rushing to outer space.


    The investment of the whole film is as high as 80 million US dollars, the North American box office is only 57.56 million US dollars, and the overseas box office is only 60.25 million US dollars, and the global box office barely exceeds 100 million.


    It can be said that from a commercial point of view, "Lost in Space" can be regarded as an out-and-out fiasco.


    And the script of "Inception" is a bit like "Lost in Space", obscure and difficult to understand.


    "The plot of "Inception" will not be too complicated."


    Ryan glanced at Nicole Kidman, "This is a commercial film, not an experimental film, let alone a literary film."


    "I''m not going to make a joke with a $130 million investment, and I''ll be the first to vomit blood." Ryan joked to himself.


    Several people couldn''t help laughing, the whole film was invested by Orion Films, and Ryan was the owner of Orion Films.


    No studio boss would joke about a $130 million investment.


    "Remember, you can go to the "Lord of the Rings" crew to have dinner at noon and get to know each other." After speaking, Ryan greeted Charlize-Theron and walked towards the "Lord of the Rings" crew studio.


    In the afternoon, he needed to discuss with Peter Jackson about the location construction of The Lord of the Rings.


    Looking at the backs of the two who gradually disappeared, "Charlie, isn''t she beautiful? And luck is also enviable."


    Leonardo DiCaprio couldn''t help staring at Charlize Theron''s back, "The Truman Show, Terminator 3, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and now, Inception ", what an enviable opportunity."


    Starring in three films in succession that have sold well at the global box office, no one dares to underestimate the current commercial value of Charlize-Theron.


    Behind the scenes, I don''t know how many Hollywood actresses are envious.


    What''s more, Charlize - Theron is very in line with his aesthetic standards, blonde, tall, model.


    "Don''t try to get Charlie on."


    Nicole Kidman glanced at him, and said in a reminding tone, "Orion Films is not as simple as you see."


    "The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy invested 300 million U.S. dollars, "Inception" 130 million U.S. dollars, and "American Pie 2" and a small-budget horror film that was announced last year Angelina-Jolie is said to have just signed with Orion Films to star in an action-adventure film with a budget of $75 million to $80 million."


    "Besides that, there''s Blue Sky Studios'' upcoming Ice Age, a 3D animated feature film."


    And that''s without counting Rush Hour and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.


    Looking at the Hollywood film companies, apart from Paramount, Disney, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Warner Bros., only DreamWorks and New Line Pictures can do it.


    Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who had been silent for a while, suddenly interrupted and said, "I heard that Orion Pictures intends to invite Wesley Snipes to star in "Blade Warrior."


    "Blade Warrior"!


    Nicole Kidman was a little dazed, as if he had heard this name before.


    "It''s the vampire hunter Blade in Marvel Comics!" Leonardo DiCaprio''s eyes widened.


    Growing up in Los Angeles, how could he not have seen Marvel comics.


    "It should be." Joseph Gordon-Levitt was a little surprised. He didn''t expect Leonardo DiCaprio to know the vampire hunter.


    Speaking of Marvel Comics, Nicole Kidman finally remembered something, "It seems that a few years ago, Ryan not only bought the copyrights of many superhero characters from Marvel Comics, but also got the "X War" from Twentieth Century Fox. "Police" copyright."


    "By the way, it seems that the copyright of "Spider-Man" is still there."


    ""Spider-Man"!" Leonardo DiCaprio almost jumped up, and he hurriedly chased Ryan and Charlize Theron without saying anything.


    Leaving Nicole Kidman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt staring at each other.

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    "Orion Pictures going to make a Marvel superhero movie?"


    In the reception room of the "Lord of the Rings" crew studio, Leonardo DiCaprio gasped heavily, his eyes fixed on Ryan.


    Along the way, Leonardo DiCaprio almost jogged over, watching the crew of "Lord of the Rings" with strange expressions on their faces.


    Fortunately, "Titanic" was a big hit at the global box office, and there were very few people who didn''t know Leonardo DiCaprio. Not only did no one step forward to stop him, but they faintly wanted to ask for an autographed photo.


    Ryan glanced at Leonardo DiCaprio who was out of breath, and then turned to look at a group of crew members outside the door, a little confused about the situation.


    "Go, go, go back to work." Peter Jackson rushed forward.


    "Charlie!"


    Cindy Crawford, dressed as an elf, exposed most of her body from the door, "Remember to ask for an autographed photo for me."


    As for Peter Jackson!


    Subconsciously, she ignored it.


    The crew has not yet officially filmed. Cindy Crawford is only trying on costumes. The crew will officially shoot in early June. The first "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will be released in the summer of 2000.


    Charlize Theron blinked, first glanced at Ryan, then at Leonardo DiCaprio, and then nodded to Cindy Crawford at the door. agreed to come down


    Seeing the black lines on Ryan''s face, his vigilance towards Leonardo DiCaprio suddenly rose to the highest point.


    (It is said that during the "Titanic" audition, the girls in the entire building came to watch Leonardo DiCaprio.)


    Seeing that Charlie nodded and agreed, Cindy Crawford turned and left contentedly.


    Unable to bear it any longer, Peter Jackson walked to the door with a blank expression, closed the door with a bang, and finally calmed down.


    "Ryan."


    "What do you think of me!" Leonardo DiCaprio didn''t seem to be affected by anything, and his attention was on Ryan.


    "You mean "Blade Warrior"!" Ryan looked Leonardo DiCaprio up and down. He looks handsome and is very suitable for the role of a vampire. He can definitely make a cameo in the movie.


    "It''s not "Blade Warrior." Leonardo DiCaprio shook his head and said tentatively: "I think I am more suitable to play "Spider-Man."


    It has to be said that the role of Spider-Man is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and it is even the only superhero character in Marvel Comics that is comparable to Superman and Batman.


    First, James Cameron recommended himself and wanted to direct "Spider-Man" himself, and he even wrote the script.


    However, in the end, Ryan ruthlessly rejected it, and Cameron should go to prepare for the filming of "Avatar".


    Leave Spider-Man to him and it could turn into a disaster.


    Now add Leonardo DiCaprio in front of you.


    "Orion Pictures has no plans to shoot "Spider-Man" for the time being."


    Ryan then jokingly said, "However, Cameron is very interested in directing "Spider-Man" himself. If you have time, you can sit down and discuss the script together."


    James Cameron!


    Leonardo DiCaprio shuddered. "This is the worst news I''ve ever heard."


    "He''s going to turn the whole crew into a disaster."


    Unless he''s crazy, Leonardo DiCaprio will never work with James Cameron again, never.


    After not staying for long, Leonardo DiCaprio left with a disappointed face. Before leaving, he promised Charlie that his assistant would send some autographed photos.


    Ryan ignored this episode, and Leonardo DiCaprio is not suitable for "Spider-Man", not to mention the salary, his audience recognition is too high, and "Spider-Man" just doesn''t What kind of audience recognition does the actor need.


    Audiences need to recognize Spider-Man himself, not the actor who plays the character.


    Similar to Robert Downey Jr.''s Iron Man, Scarlett Johansson''s Black Widow, and Gal Gadot''s Wonder Woman in the previous life.


    While being very popular with the audience, it made the film production company both happy and very headache.


    It will be an inevitable problem to replace a new actor in the future.


    But I have to say that whether it is Robert Downey Jr., or Scarlett Johansson and Gal Gadot, they all endow the characters with a unique charm.


    "Wonder Woman" starring Gal Gadot sold 822 million US dollars worldwide, and I don''t know how many people are stunned.


    (Not "Wonder Woman 1984", which is so bad that the whole movie is almost useless except Gal Gadot''s body value.)


    With Leonardo DiCaprio gone, Ryan chatted with Peter Jackson about Lord of the Rings locations.


    The shooting scale of "The Lord of the Rings" will be very large, and it will be necessary to shoot scenes in various places in New Zealand. For example, the Tongariro National Park, which is famous for its volcanic terrain on the North Island of New Zealand, will be the main location for the crew.


    In addition, there is still a part that needs to be set up for shooting.


    "Peter, it''s best to keep the exterior scenes built by the crew for a long time."


    Ryan opened a newly designed exterior construction drawing, "Orion Films has reached a cooperation agreement with the New Zealand government, and will permanently preserve some filming scenes of the crew as scenic spots."


    This can be regarded as the first time that Orion Films has been engaged in the extension of the industrial chain in addition to the production and distribution business.


    "No problem." Peter Jackson nodded, "It just needs to spend some more money."


    Generally, the buildings built by the crew are used for temporary filming. Once the filming of the crew is over, they will be dismantled. The money and time required are much less than those of permanent buildings.


    "Don''t worry about money."


    "The New Zealand government will provide certain financial compensation." Ryan is very satisfied with the various preferential policies offered by the New Zealand government.


    It''s a pity that after the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy hits the big hits and New Zealand becomes a tourist mecca all over the world, the New Zealand government may not be so talkative.


    Of course, compared to Canada, New Zealand will still be the first overseas shooting location of Orion Films for a long time to come, and someone in the company has even proposed to build a studio in Wellington.


    Ryan felt that it was not the time yet, wasting funds on building a studio, and suppressed this matter.


    At noon, the two main members of the crew had a hearty lunch together, which was considered a small gathering.


    In the afternoon, when he returned to the crew of "Inception", Ryan needed to look at the outline of the training plan for several actors.


    In fact, there are not many people who need to be trained, mainly Leonardo-DiCaprio, Charlize-Theron, Joseph-Gordon-Levy, the main actors of the film, and some stuntmen.


    They have at least one month to receive some basic training, such as physical fitness, body flexibility and so on.


    According to Ryan''s plan, the filming time of "Inception" is about the same as that of "The Lord of the Rings". It is expected to start filming in early June and release in the summer next year.


    Starting from this year''s summer file, Orion Films will release a commercial blockbuster every year in the summer file.


    Any ambitious Hollywood film company will never give up the sweet cake of summer vacation.


    "Standby actors also need to pay attention to safety. I don''t want any unexpected situation to happen when the crew is halfway through filming." Ryan looked at the training ground and couldn''t help frowning.


    The main actors and stunt doubles in the film not only trained separately, but also seemed to lack communication with each other.


    "Change the way you train and have everyone train together, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlie and Nicole Kidman."


    Ryan didn''t bother to care about what other crews were like, but his crew would never allow anything like "Titanic" to happen.


    At least on the surface, there must be an appearance of solidarity and love, including special effects stuntmen.


    In the future, this will be a promotional selling point of the film.


    As for what''s going on in private, everyone knows what''s going on.


    Emma Thomas, one of the executive producers of the crew, nodded immediately, "I will notify them."


    "How''s the actor''s schedule adjustment?" Ryan asked suddenly.


    "As long as Nicole needs to slightly adjust the shooting time, in the second half of the year, she needs to play the heroine in "Eyes Wide Open", which is a film starring Mr. Cruise." Emma-Thomas replied.


    "Try to focus on her scenes in the pre-shooting." Ryan agreed directly.


    Situations like having other film appointments are very common.


    If it wasn''t for Ryan asking Helen to vacate the schedule of Charlize-Theron, then during this period of time, she would have received at least three or four crew invitations.


    This is not counting as an invitation to audition, otherwise he would have received a thick stack of scripts.


    Not to mention, Leonardo DiCaprio, one of the hottest Hollywood stars at the moment, intends to invite more of his crew.


    Of course, most of them are art films, and only a few are commercial films.


    Many stars will try to win awards after they become popular, so some art film crews have a try attitude and will more or less send a script to some big-name stars.


    Among them, Tom Cruise received the most, who made him drop his salary from time to time to appear in art films.


    Ryan didn''t leave the studio until the sun went down. After a busy day, he was inevitably a little tired.


    He couldn''t help asking about the preparations for the crew of "Inception", as well as the work of Orion Films, as well as the shooting progress, casting, director selection, script plot, etc. of each crew.


    Far more tiring than ordinary directors.


    Coming outside the parking lot, Ryan saw Nicole Kidman from a distance, with beautiful blond hair and fair to transparent skin, very recognizable.


    "Hi Nicole."


    "Why didn''t you go to the bar together!" Ryan greeted Nicole-Kidman.


    In the evening, Leonardo DiCaprio treated guests and invited many people to the bar for a drink.


    "I''ll go back and change a dress." Nicole Kidman said, pointing to the skirt which was quite stained.


    "OK."


    "Get in the car, I''ll take you back together." Ryan took out the key and opened the car door, inviting Nicole Kidman to come up together.


    "Thank you." Nicole Kidman said thank you, got into the car with her head down, sat on the co-pilot, and fastened her seat belt.

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    "It seems that the shooting process of every classic film is similar to "Titanic", as if it is inherently full of twists and turns."


    Nicole Kidman was sitting on the co-pilot, looking at the scenery passing by outside the window, "It is said that in the early stage of the preparation of "Lord of the Rings", many things also happened."


    In order to get back the global distribution rights of "The Lord of the Rings" from MGM, Orion Pictures has spent a lot of thought, and even handed over the overseas distribution rights of "American Pie 1" to MGM.


    "It is undeniable that the birth of every classic film is accompanied by obstacles." Ryan recalled the filming process of "Lord of the Rings" in his previous life, which was the real twists and turns.


    Even, it can be shot into a Hollywood blockbuster.


    "By the way, the ending of "Lord of the Rings" shouldn''t be as tragic as "Titanic"!" Nicole Kidman asked curiously.


    In the face of a well-known Western epic masterpiece, will Orion Films shoot according to the plot of the original work, or push the plot of the original work to re-adapt it.


    "''Lord of the Rings'' is not ''Titanic'', so it doesn''t need a sad love story." Ryan explained a bit, "The general plot of the future film should be similar to the plot of the original novel."


    From the names of the three films "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", it is enough to see some general plot outlines.


    "Of course it is undeniable that the ending of "Titanic" is very classic. If there is no tragedy at the end, it would be difficult for this film to create an unsurpassable achievement." Ryan never denied this.


    Not every movie is suitable for a happy ending. Sometimes a tragic ending can bring more box office.


    A poignant love story can often conquer most audiences.


    The two chatted for a while, the car gradually stopped in front of the hotel, Nicole Kidman got out of the car and left, Ryan continued to drive to an apartment not far away, and stopped.


    Orion Films has already considered Wellington as a long-term overseas filming location, and it is expected that they will need to live for a long time, so Ryan simply bought a large apartment.


    Anyway, Wellington''s housing prices are not very high.


    Opening the door and entering the living room, he happened to see Cindy Crawford walking down from the second floor wearing a tight skirt, very well dressed.


    "Cindy!"


    Ryan gave her a hard look. He has never forgotten what happened in the afternoon.


    Cindy Crawford walked down the stairs as if nothing had happened, holding an auction brochure in her hand, and shook it at Ryan, "How about it, help me choose the auction items .��


    "Next month, Drouot is holding a small art auction."


    Ryan shrugged helplessly, took a look at the auction brochure, and then put it aside. More than one-third of the lots on it seemed to be some inexplicable works of art.


    "Investing in art is not a good choice. It is better to invest in the stock market." He has no interest in art, and it is not as real as gold.


    The water in the European and American art investment markets is deeper than Hollywood, even bottomless.


    However, most Hollywood stars like to invest in art, not to mention the value-added, no tax, and even inheritance tax can save a lot.


    "I''m not very interested in stocks, the risk is too high." Cindy Crawford seemed to remember something, "Of course, if you have any good suggestions, I can try it too."


    During this period of time, Ryan''s earnings from the Nakodas stock market are simply astronomical.


    Even if she only knew a little bit, it was still not a small number.


    "Apple."


    Ryan didn''t even think about it and said directly: "You can choose to hold Apple''s stock for a long time."


    When Apple was at its lowest point in 1997, Steve Jobs, who was worth as much as $1 billion, returned to Apple again.


    As soon as he returned to Apple, Steve Jobs began drastic reforms, stopped unreasonable R&D and production, ended years of patent disputes between Microsoft and Apple, and began to develop new products iMac and OSX operating systems.


    In just a few months, Apple has almost taken on a new look. The employees who had lost confidence seemed to be full of confidence in the company''s future development overnight.


    An era belonging to Steve Jobs is coming.


    If Ryan remembers correctly, Apple was two or three years away from launching a music player and opening retail stores.


    Since then, Apple''s performance has risen again and again.


    It can be said that now is the best time to invest in Apple.


    "Apple?"


    Cindy Crawford was taken aback for a moment, "Is that Apple from Steve Jobs?"


    For Hollywood, Steve Jobs and Pixar Animation Studios are more concerned than Apple.


    "That''s right." Ryan said very seriously: "My funds in the stock market will gradually absorb Apple''s shares."


    Swift has selectively sold some high-tech stocks, chose to increase his stake in Amazon, and is also preparing to invest in a search engine company.


    Apple is also one of the companies that choose to increase its stake in the future.


    "I''ll think about it." Cindy Crawford had a hesitant look on her face.


    In this regard, Ryan did not give too much persuasion. Everyone has different investment concepts and naturally chooses different investment methods.


    In fact, the safest way to invest is not Amazon or Apple, but to go to the other side of the Pacific to build a house to ensure that you can make a profit without losing money.


    In the future, there will only be rising times, and no falling times at all. The rent alone will be able to recover the investment cost.


    It can be said to be a huge profit.


    But Ryan has never mentioned similar topics to anyone, otherwise the other party will definitely regard him as a fool.


    Investing in real estate on the other side of the Pacific Ocean?


    What a joke!


    "Honey."


    "Next, I''m going to a really great bar party."


    Cindy Crawford looked at Ryan with a half-smile, as if with a seductive tone, "Leonardo DiCaprio invited the crew members of "The Lord of the Rings" to go to the bar at night and have a drink. "


    "I''ll go with you." Ryan said without hesitation.


    Facing Xiao Lizi''s treat party, the place is still in the bar, so he must always be vigilant.


    A group of people drank until after one o''clock in the evening before returning to the hotel drunk.


    The next morning, Greg Silverman, a senior manager of Warner Bros., came to Wellington. Ryan hadn''t completely sobered up, so he invited Greg Silverman to the apartment.


    The two chatted briefly for a few words before getting straight to the point.


    "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone is a great novel."


    Greg Silverman praised, "Warner Bros. intends to cooperate with Orion Pictures to make this film."


    Whether it is Orion Pictures or Ryan, there is no intersection with Warner Bros., let alone any conflicts.


    Of course, even if there is some competition, but in the face of a cooperation plan for a series of films, both parties can choose to ignore many things.


    Apparently Greg Silverman arrived on behalf of Warner Bros., completely ignoring New Line and Robert Shea.


    This is also a helpless thing. Warner Bros.''s main performance focus, the "Batman" series, did not perform well at the box office.


    It is expected that for a long time, it will not be possible to prepare for the next "Batman" film.


    To put it bluntly, just like Orion Pictures, they chose to temporarily freeze the shooting plan of the "Batman" series of films.


    Another "Superman" series of films has long proved that "Superman" movies are not accepted by the current market.


    The most important thing for Warner Brothers now is to find a new series of films as a performance support.


    Greg Silverman knows this very well, Ryan knows this too, and the previous Warner Bros. chose "Harry Potter".


    "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone is just the beginning of what will be a series of children''s books."


    Ryan corrected a bit, and continued: "Also, Orion Pictures has already sought cooperation intentions from Paramount."


    Paramount!


    Greg Silverman''s face shows a trace of disdain Paramount is not suitable for running a series of films, which is a well-known thing in Hollywood. What''s more, with Viacom''s channels, it is impossible to operate this work worldwide. "


    "Only Warner Bros. not only has the channel experience to operate a series of films, but also intends to pay a huge amount of money for it."


    Paramount and Viacom Group don''t even know the profits brought by a series of films, far from just box office data, in addition to many hidden income.


    "But what can Orion Pictures get out of it!"


    Ryan didn''t go around the corner, and asked directly: "Right now, Orion Pictures doesn''t lack funds."


    Greg-Silverman has a toothache, which is where Orion Pictures feels helpless.


    As anyone in Hollywood knows, as each film hits the box office, Orion''s revenues are dire.


    For a long time, you don''t have to worry about money.


    "Orion Pictures needs a real partner."


    Greg Silverman took a deep breath, and said confidently, "For example, the Film Association, Warner Bros. can guarantee that the films produced by Orion Pictures will receive notarized treatment."


    Film Society!


    Ryan tapped on the table lightly, and the Film Association officially recognized the biggest shortcoming of Orion Films, which was inherently at a disadvantage in terms of film classification.


    "not enough."


    "Warner Bros. is only one of seven members of the Film Association and cannot influence the decision of the Film Association."


    The statements of the seven major Hollywood film companies are not only reflected in the production and distribution, but also in the Film Association.


    The Motion Picture Association of America has only seven members: Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Disney, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., MGM, and Sony Pictures.

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    "enough."


    Greg Silverman smiled, "Warner Bros. has good cooperation with MGM and Sony Pictures, and Universal Pictures will focus on Polygram in a short time."


    "It is enough to ensure that the films produced by Orion Films will receive notarized treatment."


    Ryan came to understand a little bit. The three film companies of 20th Century Fox, Paramount, and Disney are considered to be a loose alliance, and Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, and MGM are considered to be a loose alliance.


    As for Universal Pictures, it has been vacillating.


    In other words, the relationship with 20th Century Fox, Paramount, and Disney is better.


    "The Matrix" produced by Warner Brothers in the previous life suffered a serious setback in terms of film classification.


    A movie with no violent or scary plots, yet it has become an R-rated movie.


    "Yes." Ryan thought for a while, and finally agreed.


    There has been no movement on Paramount''s side, and there can''t be any delay.


    What''s more, the original "Harry Potter" series was operated by Warner Bros.


    "Good cooperation." Greg Silverman secretly breathed a sigh of relief.


    Finally, Ryan Gosling agreed.


    "First of all, I need to clarify the general terms of cooperation."


    Ryan said frankly: "The two parties can share the film investment equally, but in terms of film distribution, Orion Films needs to be responsible for the North American distribution of the film, while Warner Bros. is responsible for the overseas distribution of the film."


    The premise of cooperation is that Orion Films must obtain the North American distribution rights of the "Harry-Potter" series of films.


    This is also a common way of cooperation between several major Hollywood film companies.


    Greg Silverman frowned, but soon relaxed, "I don''t think this should be a problem."


    If it were another second-tier film company, Greg Silverman would definitely refuse without hesitation.


    But Orion Pictures also has overseas distribution channels, which has been able to arouse enough respect from Warner Bros.


    Not to mention, the copyright of "Harry Potter" is still in the hands of Orion Pictures.


    Even, this condition has long been expected by Warner Bros.


    "Besides, there is one more thing."


    Ryan said a little helplessly: "The author of "Harry Potter", Rowling, hopes that future films can be shot in the UK."


    what!


    U.K!


    "Is she joking?"


    Greg Silverman rubbed his forehead, and almost didn''t object directly, "There is no tax rebate subsidy in the UK, and the labor cost is too expensive, which will increase the investment budget of the film."


    Another thing he didn''t say is that the work efficiency of the British guy is notoriously slow in the entire Western world.


    Choosing the UK as the crew''s overseas shooting location was simply a nightmare.


    Not as good as New Zealand right now, not even Germany.


    "In return, Rowling is willing to give up a part of the film''s post-production share." Ryan continued.


    He admired Rowling''s actions very much. Not every author can give up a large amount of income and choose to keep his work in his own country for shooting.


    People like Rowling and Peter Jackson deserve respect.


    Greg Silverman was stunned for a moment, never expecting that someone would voluntarily give up a part of the later share.


    This is not a small amount. Once the film is successfully operated, this part of the post-production share in the future will be a huge fortune.


    Immediately, he said with sincere admiration: "Rowling is a great author, and I will try my best to convince other senior executives of the company."


    As long as they don''t lose their own interests, Warner Bros. is not unable to accept that the crew will go to the UK to cast and shoot in the future.


    As for previous media reports, Rowling had great power in the crew, forcing Warner Bros. to compromise and go to the UK to cast and shoot.


    It''s just nonsense.


    At present, the British government does not have tax rebates and subsidies for Hollywood crews, and labor costs are still expensive. Warner Bros. has to pay an extra million or tens of millions of dollars for this.


    This is only the first Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone.


    If it is changed to New Zealand or Canada and other countries and regions, not only will the crew not increase investment, but it can also save some funds.


    About 30% to 40% tax rebate.


    Unless Rowling can give up enough benefits, Warner Bros. will definitely not choose British casting.


    After the conversation between the two ended, Greg Silverman flew back to the United States immediately and explained the matter to Warner Bros. executives and the board of directors in person.


    Next, the two sides will formally start negotiations.


    With common interests, the negotiations went smoothly without much disagreement.


    This is only a preliminary cooperation intention agreement, and it will take some time before the two parties actually sign the contract.


    Every clause in the formal contract needs to be checked and checked by a professional lawyer one by one.


    Ryan did not pay too much attention to the cooperation with Warner Bros. Orion Pictures has a special management responsibility, and he devoted himself to the crew of "Inception" that day.


    Orion Films, far away in Los Angeles, once again began large-scale recruitment. While expanding the company''s scale, it also plans to recruit some newcomers to join overseas distribution companies.


    What is different from before is that the influence of Orion Films is far greater than before, even stronger than at the peak of the year. A large number of people came to apply for the job, and they were almost blocked at the entrance of the building.


    Due to the limited number of recruits, Orion Films can only select from the best, almost all of them are experienced Hollywood practitioners. In addition, they also recruited a group of interns from the University of Southern California.


    Considering that Ryan donates a sum of money to the University of Southern California every year, he already has a hint of the trend of famous alumni.


    In addition to recruiting personnel, Orion Films'' focus is all on the upcoming "Ice Age", and even has a promotional budget of up to 30 million US dollars.


    Even if the film cannot recover the investment cost from the North American box office, as long as "Ice Age" is released with great success.


    Next, Blue Sky Studio will be listed on Nakodas. As the largest shareholder of the studio, Ryan can easily recover several times the benefits from the stock market.


    What''s more, the box office of the original "Ice Age" is enough to recover the investment cost of the film from the North American box office market.


    The main income of a 3D animated feature film has never been box office, but derivative products.


    As the time approaches the beginning of May, not only "Ice Age" is about to be released, but the crew of "Inception" is also on the right track.


    The only thing that makes people speechless is that every time Leonardo DiCaprio comes to the studio, he will be surrounded by female staff and ask for autographed photos.


    Even Sofia Coppola asked for several autographed photos for her friends.


    "It''s a good idea not to disturb other actors'' training."


    Ryan glanced at the signed photo in Sofia Coppola''s hand, "Unexpectedly, Miss Sofia, who came from the famous Coppola family, would one day ask for an autographed photo."


    Sofia Coppola put the signed photo in her hand into her carry-on bag, and said helplessly: "There are always some people who like to pursue these, such as some friends I knew before."


    Sofia Coppola grew up in a film crew. Her father is a first-line director in Hollywood, her cousin is also a top Hollywood movie star, and she herself is one of the top executives of Orion Films. Naturally, she has no interest in chasing stars.


    However, not everyone can refuse the charm of Leonardo DiCaprio.


    From time to time, some friends asked her to ask for autographed photos.


    "By the way, Mr. Swift, a document has just been sent."


    As she spoke, she took out a document from her lady''s bag and handed it to Ryan, "A letter of intent for an Internet search engine."


    search engine!


    Ryan immediately became interested, took the information and looked at it, a search engine software developed by two Stanford college students, his heart was overjoyed.


    "Tell Mr. Swift that I''m interested in this search engine and get as many shares as possible."


    "It''s best to separate the investment in the name of Orion Films and my own."


    Although Ryan can''t remember the name of the founder of Google, the letter of intent for investment in front of him should undoubtedly be Google.


    A search engine software developed by two Stanford students, duly Google.


    There aren''t that many coincidences in the world, and he''s almost certainly Google.


    In addition to future earnings, investing in Google is also a kind of industrial layout.


    Except for MGM, almost all of the other seven major Hollywood film companies have the support of the media group. If Orion Pictures wants to really develop, it must change towards the direction of the media group.


    However, with the scale of Orion Pictures, it is almost impossible to learn from Disney and become a media group.


    Then we can only abandon the traditional media, put the focus of future development on the Internet and other emerging media, and build a network publicity link. Google is the most critical part of itCalifornia, USA, Manro Park area.


    Inside a narrow garage.


    It is said to be a garage, but there are several computers and an old-fashioned landline phone inside. It looks like a temporary office.


    "Hey Hey hey."


    "Guys, stop!"


    "I just got two good news!"


    Larry Page, one of the founders of Google, ran in excitedly, "We will get investment right away."


    "What did you say!" Another founder, Sergey Brin, stood up abruptly, unable to believe his ears.


    The only employee, Craig Silverstein, looked at Larry Page with his mouth open, someone really invested!


    "Are you sure you''re not joking?" He also couldn''t believe it.


    Larry Page took a deep breath and said excitedly: "Someone has agreed to our investment request, one of which is from Orion Films, and the other is a private investment."


    Orion Pictures!


    "real or fake?!"


    "The famous Orion Films will invest in us!" Sergey Brinten had a weird expression on his face. A film company from Hollywood actually invested in a search engine.


    "Orion Pictures pays great attention to the publicity channel of the Internet." Craig-Silverstein suddenly interjected.


    As long as anyone who goes online regularly, there is no one who doesn''t know about Orion Films, a blockbuster work, and almost every well-known forum, you can see Orion Films'' promotional slogans.


    "Don''t care about Orion Pictures, we should think about how to persuade the other party to get the maximum investment." Larry Page didn''t care why Orion Pictures invested.


    The most important thing is to get the funds quickly.

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    On May 1st, the third promotional video of "Ice Age" officially landed on major TV stations in North America, which is different from the previous two promotional videos.


    The protagonists of this promotional video are not the mammoth Manny and the saber-toothed tiger Diego, but a little squirrel who is constantly grunting and fighting for his pine cones all day long.


    What Blue Sky Studios and Orion Pictures didn''t expect was that compared to the effects of the previous two promotional videos, this little squirrel, who can''t speak and whimpers all day long, seems to have won the love of countless people overnight. .


    Faced with sudden changes, Orion Pictures had to change the focus of the film''s promotion, replacing the original mammoth Manny and saber-toothed tiger Diego with a little squirrel who whines all day long.


    Posters, newspapers, magazines, outdoor billboards, etc., have all been replaced with a cute little squirrel image.


    To this end, Orion Films directly added an additional US$5 million in promotional budget.


    In addition to traditional media, "Ice Age" and a little squirrel can be seen in many well-known website forums on the Internet, and even in every corner.


    Yahoo posted an enlarged picture of a small squirrel on the homepage, and immediately attracted countless Internet users who clicked in with curiosity. Many women left messages below, wanting to own a cute squirrel doll.


    These are potential audiences for Ice Age.


    Don''t underestimate female audiences. With the gradual revival of feminism in North America, the number of female moviegoers is increasing, and often most young male audiences will choose to listen to the wishes of their female partners.


    Seeing that there are only a few days left before the film''s release, Orion Films contacted the theater company to hold a number of film test screenings, mainly inviting some media, film critics, and audiences of all ages.


    So you can get some real data feedback.


    More than 95% of the underage viewers expressed their hope to get a cute little squirrel, and the parents'' praise rate was also as high as 93%, thinking that this is an outstanding animation film.


    There is no better proof than the audience''s favorable comments. The theater company has taken the initiative to increase the screening scale and screening rate of "Ice Age" without the request of Orion Films.


    "Can you let us in together?"


    At the entrance of a movie theater in Los Angeles, Jesse Lange took two five or six-year-old daughters, and kept begging the staff, "My daughter likes the little squirrel in the promotional video very much, and it happens to be her birthday today, even if there is no seat It''s all right."


    "I can pay for a ticket."


    The cinema staff looked embarrassed. This is a test screening, not a film that has already been released. Every audience is pre-determined by the distribution company, and it is impossible to temporarily increase the number of people. "Ma''am, I am very sorry, there are no vacant seats in the theater. .��


    What he said was the truth, and the film critics and the media were better off.


    But the audience who came to sign up for the screening almost overwhelmed the registration website of Orion Films, and there was not even a single seat left that was originally planned to be reserved.


    "I''m willing to pay double the ticket price." Jesse Lange showed a hint of pleading on his face, "Even if it''s just to sit on the aisle and watch for a while."


    "This..." The cinema staff was caught in a dilemma.


    He really didn''t know how to refuse a mother who wanted her daughter''s birthday, but he couldn''t agree.


    "Let her take the baby in."


    "You can sit in my seat." Nancy Utley came in from the outside and reached out to touch the hair of one of the little girls.


    "Okay, Miss Nancy." The cinema staff recognized Nancy-Utley''s identity at a glance, and there was no problem with the vice president of Orion Pictures speaking in person.


    "Thank you ma''am."


    "When this movie is released, I will definitely take my daughter to pay for the movie ticket." Jesse Lange felt relieved and showed gratitude.


    Nancy Utley smiled and said nothing more.


    However, the scene has been captured on camera and would be a great publicity stunt.


    The film has not yet been officially released, and "Ice Age" has already caused a lot of response, which is enough to illustrate the appeal of this film to family audiences.


    On May 8, DreamWorks and Paramount jointly produced "Clash of Heaven and Earth", a sci-fi disaster film with an investment of up to 75 million US dollars.


    On Friday, the day it was released, it earned $13.62 million at the box office on the first day, $16.44 million the next day on Saturday, and $11.08 million on Sunday.


    The film earned $41.14 million at the box office in its first weekend in North America.


    DreamWorks has gradually shown its edge in live-action film production.


    In the next summer file, there is another "Saving Private Ryan" directed by Steven Spielberg that will be released.


    In December at the end of the year, DreamWorks will also produce an animated feature film "Prince of Egypt", the production cost of which is as high as 60 million US dollars.


    For a while, many media compared DreamWorks with Orion Pictures.


    As everyone knows, Lions Gate Pictures is about to develop.


    Hollywood will soon enter a situation where the big studio monopoly is competing with the independent film studios.


    The release time of "Ice Age" is set on May 15th, which can just avoid the early stage of the release of "Clash of Heaven and Earth".


    Disney''s "Mulan" was released on June 19th, and the two films were separated by a month or so, which can be regarded as a staggered competition.


    Few animated feature films compete with each other.


    The reason is very simple. The number of animated feature films released in North America in a year is limited, and the two parties can easily stagger their schedules. The competition is far less fierce than that of live-action films.


    As the release of "Ice Age" is approaching, Ryan returned to Los Angeles from New Zealand. At the premiere of the film, the main members of the crew of "Inception" and "Lord of the Rings" will come.


    "How''s the contact with derivative products!"


    Compared with film promotion, the most important thing right now is the situation of derivative products. Ryan is very clear that the main income of an animated feature film is not the box office of the film, but derivative products.


    "Basically, we have already contacted you." Sofia Coppola glanced at the information in her hand, "The North American sales channel basically has no problems, and the distribution of goods has already begun."


    "In some countries and regions in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia, the channel dealers will not decide whether to distribute the film on a large scale until the box office of the film is released in the first weekend in North America."


    It can be seen from this that the channels of overseas distribution companies are not as good as those of the seven major Hollywood film companies, and most of the time it depends on the North American box office of the film.


    "What about the theater company!" Ryan nodded, not surprised by such an answer.


    "The effect of the film test screening is very good."


    Nancy Utley said with a tinge of joy, "Scratch, it has become the most dazzling star in North America at the moment. Many viewers expressed that they would go to the cinema to see this little whimpering squirrel for themselves."


    "In several trial screenings, more than 90% of the audience gave an "A" rating to the commercial film, and most of the underage audience hoped to get a cute little squirrel doll."


    Speaking of this, Nancy Utley paused for a moment, and continued: "The theater company said that the scale of the film''s opening on the first day will not be less than 3,500 movie theaters."


    "As for whether we will increase the scale of screenings in the future, it depends on the box office trend of the film and the box office of other films released in May."


    In May, apart from "Clash of Heaven and Earth" and "Ice Age", only one commercial film was released, and one of the films produced by Disney, "The Horse Whisperer", featured Scarlett Johansson as the main character.


    However, Ryan is not very worried. The North American box office of the original version of this film is not very good, only 74 million US dollars, but the overseas box office is good, as high as 110 million US dollars.


    On the whole, "The Horse Whisperer" is relatively successful.


    "Where is the gift!" Ryan continued to ask.


    Giveaway activities are one of the key points of film release promotion, and it is necessary to ensure that each movie theater has sufficient giveaways and a variety of them.


    "The cinema companies are quite cooperative. The gifts for the first phase have already arrived in many movie theaters in North America."


    "In addition, there is an urgent additional order for Scrat''s character modeling products." Nancy Utley replied.


    It is no exaggeration to say that the number of gifts prepared by Orion Films was so huge that it shocked the theater companies, and some small movie theater warehouses simply couldn''t fit it.


    Almost all the gifts, including commodities, arrived in Los Angeles in advance by sea, and only a small number of urgent additional orders needed to be shipped by air.


    The shipping time by sea is too long, usually 11 to 15 days, plus time for production and distribution, so we can only choose air freight.


    "In addition to the gifts in the cinema, some small lottery activities can also be held on the Internet. The winning audience can use the movie tickets purchased on the day to go to the designated movie theater to receive a small gift." Ryan intends to Giveaway activities have expanded from offline movie theaters to the Internet.


    "Network lottery!"


    Nancy Utley''s eyes lit up, "This event can be put on the company''s website."


    The next moment, Nancy Utley got up and left in a hurry, she needed to ask someone to make an event plan as soon as possible.


    As soon as Nancy Utley left, Sofia Coppola started to talk about another thing, "The search engine you plan to invest in encountered a little problem."


    "The two founders stated that whether it is Orion Films or investing in private names, they can only obtain half of the voting rights of the shares."


    Even if Orion Pictures acquires 51% of the shares, it will still only have 25% of the voting power at the future shareholders'' meeting, and it will not be able to gain control of the company as a controlling shareholder.


    "You can agree." Ryan didn''t show any surprise, and agreed directly.


    In the previous life, the two founders of Google only held 13% of the company''s shares, but controlled 56% of the shareholders'' voting rights, and have always firmly controlled the company.


    Yahoo, by contrast, is a tragedy.


    "My only requirement, Orion Films and my private investment fund, needs to participate in every round of venture capital to ensure that they hold enough shares in the future."


    It is impossible for Google to grow to the size of its previous life only relying on the investment of Orion Films and Ryan, and it is necessary to introduce venture capital companies at an appropriate time.


    This is an inevitable process. Only when more companies participate, can Google develop better.


    All Ryan needs to do is to ensure that he holds enough shares.

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    "The box office on the first day of Friday was 13.62 million US dollars, the next day on Saturday was 16.44 million US dollars at the box office, and Sunday was again 11.08 million US dollars at the box office."


    "The opening weekend in North America earned $41.14 million at the box office."


    Steven Spielberg looked at the box office data in his hand and heaved a sigh of relief. For DreamWorks, the investment of 75 million US dollars could not afford a little failure.


    DreamWorks is not Orion Pictures, and does not have sufficient funds. The investment in "Clash of Heaven and Earth" comes from overseas financing.


    Once the film fails to release at the box office, it is almost tantamount to ruining the hard-earned overseas financing channels.


    A smile appeared on the corner of Steven Spielberg''s mouth, "With a three-day weekend box office of 41.14 million US dollars."


    "As long as the box office becomes stable in the future, it is only a matter of time before the film''s North American box office exceeds 100 million. We can fully recover the investment cost through the North American box office."


    Speaking of which, the development route of DreamWorks is very similar to that of Orion Films, they both chose to cooperate with one of the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    Orion Pictures first chose 20th Century Fox and Paramount, while DreamWorks only chose Paramount alone.


    The only difference is that DreamWorks is developing from multiple perspectives. In addition to live-action movies, there are also animated feature films and record releases, and the three are launched almost at the same time.


    Orion Films is a little different. In the early days, it only had live-action movies. Blue Sky Studios was a private investment under Ryan''s name. As for records, it just acquired a small record company.


    Britney Spears'' European tour and release of records are currently relying on the channels of overseas distribution companies.


    Originally, the channels of overseas distribution companies were established based on the channels of Polygram Records, and many people had been in contact with record distribution.


    "In May, only "Ice Age" produced by Orion Films and Disney''s "The Horse Whisperer" will be released on a large scale."


    Jeffrey Katzenberg also showed joy on his face, "The former is only an animated feature film, which has little influence on "Clash of Heaven and Earth", while the latter is a love movie."


    "However, I care more about Orion Pictures'' 3D animated feature film "Ice Age" than Disney''s "Horse Whisperer."


    Speaking of this, Jeffrey Katzenberg looked a little dignified. First, the first 3D animated feature film "Toy Story" produced by Pixar Animation Studios and John Lasseter was a great success.


    The 3D animated feature film "Ice Age" produced by Blue Sky Studios and Chris Wedge will be released soon.


    Jeffrey Katzenberg faintly sensed a sense of urgency. Dreamworks Animation Studio could not remain indifferent to the coming of the era of 3D animated feature films.


    "Making a 3D animated feature film?"


    Steven Spielberg knew what Jeffrey Katzenberg meant, he only hesitated for a moment, and was ready to agree.


    "As long as "Ice Age" is released at a good box office, with the funds of DreamWorks, it is absolutely possible to produce a 3D animation feature film."


    "Clash of Heaven" sold well at the box office in the first weekend, which can greatly relieve DreamWorks'' financial constraints, as well as "Saving Private Ryan" and "Prince of Egypt" that have not yet been released.


    It can be predicted that DreamWorks'' funds will gradually become abundant in the future, enough to support the production of a 3D animation feature film.


    A gleam of joy flashed in Jeffrey Katzenberg''s eyes, "Disney will definitely be shocked when they get this news. I really want to see Eisner''s face. It must be very exciting."


    Jeffrey Katzenberg, who once served as the chairman of Disney''s film department, has produced many blockbuster films.


    Such as "Who Framed Roger Rabbit", "The Little Mermaid", "Beauty and the Beast", "Aladdin", "The Lion King" and so on.


    However, in exchange, Jeffrey Katzenberg was forced to resign from Disney.


    In the end, DreamWorks, which he founded with Steven Spielberg and David Geffen, wanted to break the monopoly of Hollywood giants.


    Steven Spielberg smiled and didn''t say much. He was very aware of the dispute between Jeffrey Katzenberg and Eisner.


    In fact, whether it is John Lasseter, Chris Wedge, or even Jeffrey Katzenberg, all three have worked at Disney.


    Among them, Chris Wedge once created at Disney for a while, John Lasseter was fired by Disney, and Jeffrey Katzenberg was forced to resign because of internal disputes at Disney.


    It can be said that Disney created Pixar Animation Studios, DreamWorks Animation Studios, and Blue Sky Studios.


    The three future Hollywood animation studios that are enough to make Disney vomit blood originated from Disney itself.


    Of course, in the previous life, Disney eventually bought Pixar Animation Studios and Blue Sky Studios.


    As for DreamWorks Animation Studios, it has always been on the opposite side of Disney''s competition.


    "3D animation has no soul?"


    "The promotional short film of "Ice Age" is very good, and the 3D animation feature film "Toy Story" released by Pixar Animation Studios is also a very classic film."


    On the campus of Columbia University, several college students were discussing the entertainment news in the newspaper today.


    "I think hand-drawn animation is better." said a girl with long hair.


    "Please, it''s not you who went to the theater with me to book tickets in advance!" Another short-haired girl joked.


    The long-haired girl blushed, "That little squirrel is so cute."


    Apparently she had booked the movie tickets for "Ice Age" in advance.


    Discussions like this seem to have suddenly become more frequent. Several well-known newspapers in the United States have reported criticizing 3D animation feature films.


    Moreover, the content is written very sophisticatedly. Instead of directly attacking Orion Films, Blue Sky Studios and "Ice Age", it chose to attack 3D animation itself, a soulless animated feature film that could not be recognized by the audience.


    However, without waiting for Orion Films and Blue Sky Studios to stand up and refute, Jeffrey Katzenberg directly disclosed to the media that DreamWorks Animation Studio is planning to produce a 3D animation feature film, which is expected to be released in 2001 .


    Pixar Animation Studio also publicly issued a statement that "Toy Story 2" will be released next year, and the studio will continue to study 3D animation feature film production technology.


    DreamWorks Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios spoke out one after another, and the media''s attention did not need to be specially directed, and all of them were immediately focused on Disney.


    Compared with the topic of whether 3D animation has a soul, the words related to Disney are more eye-catching.


    As we all know, Disney has almost monopolized Hollywood animated films and has produced many familiar films.


    However, with the development of 3D animation technology, Pixar Animation Studios, DreamWorks Animation, and Blue Sky Studios all chose to make 3D animated feature films. Only Disney has always insisted on hand-painted animation.


    Many media have begun to predict that if Disney does not make changes as soon as possible, the pattern of Hollywood animated feature films will be broken by the three emerging animation studios.


    As a 3D animated feature film, "Ice Age" will be released this week, while Disney''s hand-painted animation "Mulan" will be released in the middle of next month.


    The media can''t help but compare the two.


    Even some Las Vegas casinos bet on the box office of the two films at the opening.


    "Disney!"


    Ryan shook his head and put the newspaper aside.


    Needless to say, the newspaper reports about 3D animation having no soul must have something to do with Disney.


    However, this time Disney opened the map gun, which attracted Pixar Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios to stand up and speak out.


    3D animation film production technology is the foundation of Pixar Animation Studios'' fame. In addition, Steve Jobs has long been dissatisfied with the distribution agreement signed with Disney, and the relationship between the two parties has always been very bad.


    Jeffrey Katzenberg''s grievances were purely personal, and he wished that Disney and Eisner would be in trouble all day long.


    "The rise of any new power will be blocked by the original power, not to mention that there has been no new giant in Hollywood for a long time."


    Helen pushed the frame on the bridge of her nose, "To a certain extent, the emergence of Orion Films and DreamWorks is almost equivalent to challenging traditional Hollywood forces such as Disney and 20th Century Fox."


    "So as long as there is the right time, the traditional forces belonging to Hollywood will inevitably unite to suppress the living space of Orion Films and DreamWorks, such as this time."


    "Even Warner Bros. will not sit back and watch Orion Pictures really grow, and Paramount will also suppress DreamWorks."


    "It''s an unsolvable situation."


    Ryan shrugged, as if he didn''t care too much, and said, "Hollywood giants with the support of media groups are not something that Orion Pictures or DreamWorks can easily resist. UU Reading "


    "But with the rise of emerging media, traditional media will face challenges, and this is also an opportunity for Orion Films."


    Ryan has personally experienced the terror of emerging media in his previous life. In contrast, with the development and progress of the times, traditional media has repeatedly declined.


    Investing in Google is just the beginning. Next, after the dot-com bubble burst, Orion Films will absorb a large number of shares in online publicity platforms and gradually build a publicity link based on the Internet.


    In addition, he also has an ultimate move. When 9/11 occurs, he will invite the executives and shareholders of the seven major Hollywood film companies to the World Trade Center building for a party.


    Next, there is a bang, and the whole of Hollywood will be in chaos for a long time.


    It is estimated that there will be no intention to suppress Orion Films for the time being.


    "Okay, let''s not talk about this."


    Ryan didn''t continue talking about it. Without experience, it is difficult for ordinary people to understand the horror of emerging media.


    "You called last night and said Scarlett wanted to attend the premiere of ''Ice Age''?"


    "Even, I plan to refuse to attend the premiere of "The Horse Whisperer" for this reason!"


    To be honest, last night Ryan was in a daze.


    I don''t understand what''s going on.


    Both "Ice Age" and "The Horse Whisperer" will be released on May 15.


    Scarlett Johansson, as one of the leading actors in the film "The Horse Whisperer", plans to skip the premiere of the film and attend the premiere of "Ice Age".


    After some operations, it makes people speechless. It is estimated that it can drive the film crew to death, and it is very likely that they will be blacklisted by Disney.


    I''m afraid Scarlett Johansson is the only one in Hollywood who can do it alone, and even dares to do so.

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    "I have persuaded her."


    Helen''s tone was very helpless, "But she has already told the crew of "The Horse Whisperer" and officially proposed that she will be absent from the film''s premiere."


    "Even if she changes her mind immediately, I''m afraid it will not be able to calm the impact."


    The most direct reaction was to be blacklisted by Disney. For a long time, there will be no Disney-invested production crew looking for Scarlett Johansson to audition.


    "Don''t worry too much."


    Ryan smiled, "Disney will not overreact to an underage actor, otherwise those underage child protection organizations and the National Association of Teachers and Parents will put Disney in a very embarrassing situation."


    Di Baobao''s largest income group comes from a large number of underage groups, and he will not take the risk to do anything to Scarlett Johansson, at most privately slander her.


    Even the gossip media has never dared to report indiscriminately on underage actors.


    As for Disney''s blacklist!


    There is nothing to worry about.


    In the previous life, Scarlett Johansson''s role as the first-line actress in Hollywood was Black Widow and the Avengers.


    Right now, the copyrights of the Black Widow and Avengers superhero characters are all under the name of Ryan Studios, and they have nothing to do with Disney.


    "Okay, Helen, make an appointment for me with Jeffrey Katzenberg, president of DreamWorks Animation." Ryan continued.


    DreamWorks Animation Studios!


    Helen froze for a moment, "Are you planning to cooperate with DreamWorks?"


    "I still want to obtain the overseas distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studio!"


    The former united with DreamWorks, which can effectively resist the pressure from Hollywood giants.


    The latter DreamWorks Animation Studio has not signed a long-term overseas distribution agreement with any Hollywood giant, and DreamWorks itself only has North American distribution channels, and it can only seek cooperation when it comes to overseas distribution of films.


    In the past, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, and Universal Pictures have all released films produced by DreamWorks Animation.


    "It is said that DreamWorks Animation Studio has been negotiating with Paramount for the overseas distribution rights of "Prince of Egypt"." Ryan said very bluntly.


    Ryan paid more attention to DreamWorks Animation Studio than to join forces with DreamWorks.


    It is impossible for overseas distribution companies to rely solely on the films produced by Orion Films, and must reach cooperation with other film companies to offset the cost of maintaining overseas distribution channels.


    However, most of the second-tier film companies in Hollywood have been acquired or controlled by Hollywood giants, so it is very difficult to find a long-term partner.


    In contrast, with the rise of 3D animated films, the pattern of Hollywood animated feature films will be broken, and Orion Pictures may not be able to take the opportunity to acquire DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    Of course, DreamWorks Animation Studio has not yet separated from DreamWorks, and Ryan just wants to obtain the overseas distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    Helen nodded thoughtfully, DreamWorks Animation Studio is indeed a relatively good choice.


    In the crew of "The Horse Whisperer", the director of the film, Robert Redford, was expressionless, "Scarlett, that side still refuses to attend the premiere!"


    "Yes." Patrick Markey, the executive producer of the film, was very troubled by this. "I''m afraid she will really miss the premiere."


    "Underage actor?" Robert Redford shook his head, "Notify Disney, I don''t want to see this person on the set in the future."


    "It won''t work." Patrick Markey said very helplessly: "Disney will not openly argue with an underage actor, let alone..."


    "It is well known in Hollywood that her relationship with Orion Films and Ryan Gosling is very unusual."


    After thinking about it for a few minutes, Robert Redford also looked like he was having a headache, "Forget it, let''s hand it over to Disney directly."


    Just like Patrick Markey said, she has the support of Orion Films and Ryan Gosling, and it is impossible to really block her.


    Besides, the other party is still an underage actor, and if he doesn''t make it right, he will cause a lot of trouble, such as the National Association of Teachers and Parents.


    Although the National Association of Teachers and Parents is only an unofficial organization, no one dares to underestimate its influence in American society, even Disney has to be careful about it.


    Otherwise, once it is caught by the National Association of Teachers and Parents, it will almost definitely cause an uproar.


    Even, it was resisted by countless underage parents.


    That night, Ryan met Jeffrey Katzenberg at a private club near Beverly Hills.


    "Hi Mr. Katzenberg, very nice to meet you." Ryan shook hands with Jeffrey Katzenberg very warmly.


    "Hi Mr. Gosling." Jeffrey Katzenberg smiled and nodded.


    Say hello to each other and sit down.


    Jeffrey Katzenberg stared at Ryan for a while, and couldn''t help admiring secretly.


    A young legend, not only is Hollywood''s top commercial director, but also bought Orion Films, and even in terms of film production and distribution channels, it is faintly better than DreamWorks.


    "Mr. Gosling, what can I do for you?"


    "If it''s about "Clash of Heaven and Earth", you should go to Stephen." Jeffrey Katzenberg was a little curious.


    Apart from the matter of "Clash of Heaven and Earth" and the upcoming release of "Ice Age" by Orion Films, he couldn''t think of anything else the other party wanted him for.


    "Orion Films and DreamWorks are not enemies, and there is not much conflict between the audiences of the two films."


    "We can completely avoid some unnecessary competition."


    Speaking of this, Ryan changed his voice and said very frankly: "But what I want to talk about today is not this matter."


    "As far as I know, DreamWorks Animation Studio has not found a suitable overseas distributor."


    "Why don''t you think about Orion Films."


    Orion Pictures!


    Jeffrey Katzenberg was taken aback for a moment, and then his face suddenly changed, "Orion Pictures wants to become the overseas distributor of "Prince of Egypt"?"


    "It''s not just "Prince of Egypt"." Ryan didn''t hide his real intention, "DreamWorks has no overseas distribution channels, so it can only seek cooperation from Hollywood giants."


    "Except for Disney, the remaining Hollywood giants have no experience in the distribution of animated feature films, and may not even be comparable to Orion Films."


    These are all facts, and Disney has always monopolized the Hollywood animated feature film industry.


    There is no doubt about this.


    Ryan continued: "Instead of agreeing to the very harsh overseas distribution conditions of Hollywood giants, DreamWorks Animation Studio might as well consider Orion Pictures."


    Not to mention the frighteningly high proportion of the overseas distribution of the seven major Hollywood film companies, they also face huge publicity costs and a series of operations. In the end, the production companies can only share a small amount of revenue.


    For example, in "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", Orion Pictures suffered a big loss.


    According to the calculations of Twentieth Century Fox''s overseas distribution department, Orion Pictures can at most share a mere few million dollars in overseas revenue.


    There is also Pixar Animation Studios, "Toy Story 1" is a global hit, but Disney takes most of the income, and the main income of Pixar Animation Studios is actually at the box office.


    "I admit that "Rush Hour" released by Orion Films some time ago has done well at the overseas box office."


    "But it cannot hide the fact that Orion Films has only released one film overseas." Jeffrey Katzenberg has long been aware of Orion Films'' overseas distribution channels.


    It wasn''t long after it was bought from Polygram, and it wasn''t even fully incorporated into Orion Pictures, and only released one film, "Rush Hour".


    "You''re right."


    "However, the results of "Rush Hour" are enough to explain everything. The North American box office was 141 million US dollars, and the overseas box office was 112 million US dollars, while the production cost of the film was only 35 million US dollars."


    "It is enough to show that Orion Films'' overseas distribution channels are very complete."


    Having said that, Ryan took out a thick stack of documents from his briefcase and put it in front of Jeffrey Katzenberg, "Besides, Orion Films has something better at it."


    The information above records, including North America, Europe and other countries with major Hollywood box office markets, about the channel cooperation agreement for "Ice Age" derivative products.


    Every piece of information represents a derivative product belonging to "Ice Age", which has entered a market.


    Except for some of these channels left over from the previous Polygram, the rest were negotiated one by one by overseas distribution companies based on the advantages of commodity prices.


    The more Jeffrey Katzenberg looked at it, the more he was shocked. This information actually included all developed markets.


    In other words, Orion Films can sell film derivative products to any developed market in the world through distribution.


    Even if it is not as good as Disney, which has its own sales channels, it is faintly better than several other Hollywood giants Even Paramount, which is negotiating with DreamWorks, is only in the form of overseas authorization. To obtain the benefits of derivatives.


    "I need time to think about it."


    "Besides, I need a reason, enough to convince Stephen and David." Jeffrey Katzenberg couldn''t help but feel a little tempted.


    He used to work for Disney, and he knows very well what kind of benefits will be brought by selling derivative products in the way of Orion Pictures.


    "No matter what other film companies'' overseas commissions are, Orion Films'' commissions will not exceed 35% at most, including derivative products, offline video tapes, discs, etc., including film promotion fees Inside."


    Ryan offered a very superior distribution commission, "I don''t know why?"


    Jeffrey Katzenberg took a deep breath and couldn''t believe his ears. There was only 35% of the total rate, including the film promotion fee.


    Such a percentage, the seven major Hollywood film companies will never give it.


    but!


    That''s not why he wanted it.


    "Ryan, frankly speaking, this is a very superior distribution ratio."


    "However, the superior distribution ratio is not enough to explain everything. I hope to wait until the overseas box office and derivative product sales data of "Ice Age" come out, and then talk about the overseas distribution of "Prince of Egypt." Jeffrey Card Senberg said bluntly.


    "Yes." Ryan nodded and agreed without hesitation, "I believe that "Ice Age" will be a great success."


    Once the overseas distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studio are obtained, Orion Pictures'' advantages in feature-length animated films will be fully released.

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    On Friday, May 15th, in front of the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, a huge squirrel doll was erected, seven or eight meters high, surrounded by crowds of people, and bursts of cheers erupted from time to time.


    On the red carpet of the premiere of "Ice Age", it can be said that the stars are shining brightly.


    The hot screening of "Titanic" has not yet passed, and the arrival of Leonardo DiCaprio has completely detonated fans on both sides.


    The popularity of Charlize Theron is also not low. Three consecutive films have sold well all over the world. With the momentum of the emperor, it is not weaker than Leonardo DiCaprio.


    In contrast, the crew of "The Lord of the Rings" was a little worse. Peter Jackson, Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen and others walked on the red carpet, which seemed much duller.


    No one would have imagined what the seemingly mediocre "Lord of the Rings" crew would achieve in the future.


    It was Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman who arrived, and the crowd on both sides cheered again.


    There is no denying Tom Cruise''s influence as a Hollywood superstar.


    Ryan did not choose to walk the red carpet, but came to the auditorium hall from the side door early in the morning, greeted the crew of "Inception" and "Lord of the Rings", and then gave Tom Cruise a warm hug.


    "Where''s Anthony?"


    "Why didn''t she come together!" Ryan looked around, but couldn''t find Antonia Kidman.


    "She went back to Canada temporarily." Nicole Kidman shrugged, with a slightly helpless expression.


    "Very sorry." Ryan showed a regretful look.


    While the three of them were talking, a crisp voice suddenly sounded not far away.


    "Mr. Chris, when the premiere of the film is over, can you give me the giant squirrel doll outside the door as a gift!"


    Scarlett Johansson looked at Chris Wedge, with a look of anticipation on his pretty face, "I''m the most loyal fan of Scrat."


    Chris Wedge on the opposite side looked dazed. That is not an ordinary doll, it is seven or eight meters high, and it can be brought into the room for sure!


    Ryan glanced back, his face froze immediately, "Sorry, it seems I need to go there."


    "A cute little guy." Tom Cruise glanced at Scarlett Johansson curiously.


    As for the "Horse Whisperer" crew, it has almost become an anecdote in Hollywood.


    That''s right, it''s an anecdote. For a beautiful underage girl, it is always easy to get others'' understanding.


    "Tom, you are wrong, it should be a big trouble."


    Ryan smiled wryly, then quickly walked up to Scarlett Johansson, glared at her, and said in a low voice, "Be honest, otherwise I will give that big doll to Natalie."


    Seeing Ryan walking over, Chris Wedge finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    "How dare you!" As soon as Natalie was mentioned, Scarlett Johansson stared back like a lion cub with its hair blown up.


    "Honey, what did you just say!" Ryan''s face became serious.


    "Okay, I''ll keep quiet." Scarlett Johansson''s momentum suddenly weakened.


    At this time Nancy Utley hurried over and whispered in Ryan''s ear, "Jeffrey Katzenberg is here."


    Hearing this, Ryan winked at her and told her to bring Scarlett Johansson in first, and then he and Chris Wedge greeted her.


    "Hi, Carson, I didn''t expect you to come here in person." Ryan stepped forward to say hello.


    "Mr. Katzenberg, long time no see." Chris Wedge said in a very respectful tone.


    Jeffrey Katzenberg had produced many well-known works when he was in Disney before, so Chris Welch admired him very much.


    Jeffrey Katzenberg just nodded, "I want to see "Ice Age" for myself."


    "And Ryan, don''t forget our agreement."


    After speaking, Jeffrey Katzenberg walked into the hall first.


    Promise!


    Chris Wedge looked at Ryan in surprise. Could it be that there is some special agreement between Orion Pictures and DreamWorks!


    "Dreamworks Animation Studio is looking for overseas distributors!" Ryan did not hide this matter, anyway, it will take a few days for the whole of Hollywood to know.


    Chris Wedge opened his mouth and was silent for a while, "Be careful with Disney."


    Jeffrey Katzenberg''s feud with Disney is almost unknown in Hollywood.


    Once Orion Pictures obtains the overseas distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studio, it will definitely conflict with Disney.


    Of course, this is not the most important thing. Orion Films already owns Blue Sky Studios. If it obtains the overseas distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studios, it will definitely pose a threat to Disney.


    In the previous life, DreamWorks Animation Studio once surpassed Disney Animation Studio, and even Disney Animation Studio almost collapsed.


    It''s a pity that Disney chose to merge Pixar Animation Studios, and a large number of outstanding talents were transferred to Disney Animation Studios. In just a few years, it returned to the throne of animated feature films.


    "Don''t worry, I will not reduce the investment of Blue Sky Studio, and Chris, you will become a billionaire in no time." Ryan patted him on the shoulder.


    Orion Pictures will not give up its support for Blue Sky Studios for a long time.


    "I''m not worried about that." Chris Wedge nodded.


    Orion Pictures is only seeking to obtain the overseas distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studio, rather than mergers and acquisitions, which does not have much impact on Blue Sky Studios.


    In contrast, he is more worried about the opening box office of "Ice Age".


    The current situation of Blue Sky Studio is very similar to that of the previous life, it is a fight to the death.


    The success of "Ice Age" is not only related to the subsequent overall listing of the studio, but also the future development plan of the studio.


    In fact, Blue Sky Studios has already completed most of the preparations for the listing, and only "Ice Age" is released, which is almost a replica of Pixar Animation Studios.


    The two didn''t talk much, just said a few words, Ryan came to the seat and sat down, quietly waiting for the film to be shown.


    As the hot scene on the stage ended, the lights on the top of the hall gradually dimmed, and the signature title title of Orion Films appeared on the screen.


    Chris Wedge, who had just returned to his seat, couldn''t help feeling a little nervous, holding the armrests of the seat tightly with both hands.


    Ryan, who was not far away, looked very calm, as if he was not nervous at all.


    "Ice Age" has almost no possibility of failure.


    Orion Pictures put more emphasis on promoting the release of "Ice Age" than 20th Century Fox, the distribution company of the original film.


    Not only did it choose to release it in the summer, but it also spent a huge amount of money on publicity and customized a large number of gifts.


    At least it can be guaranteed that the North American box office of "Ice Age" will never be lower than the original version, or even higher than the original version.


    The original version of "Ice Age" was released in March, and it was in the middle and primary school period, and now some schools have started to go on vacation one after another, and a large number of underage audiences will soon come to the cinema to watch the movie.


    Almost at the same time, a large number of audiences poured into the screening halls of more than 3,500 movie theaters in North America.


    Compared with "The Horse Whisperer", which was released on the same day, only 2,100 cinemas were screened on the first day, while "Ice Age" was screened in 3,500 cinemas on the first day.


    From this point, it can be seen that the theater company''s expectations for "Ice Age" far exceed "The Horse Whisperer".


    The influence of the seven major Hollywood film companies on the theater companies is indeed great.


    But theater companies also need to make a profit, and "Ice Age" has more commercial value than "The Horse Whisperer".


    "According to the feedback from several movie theaters in downtown Los Angeles, the number of pre-sales of "Ice Age" is very satisfactory, and several theaters even had to temporarily increase the number of screening halls."


    In the meeting room of Emperor Cinemas Headquarters, Johns faced a group of senior management of the company, "Compared toThe pre-sale status of Horse Whisperer is not even one-third of that of "Ice Age" .��


    "It is impossible for us to reduce the scale of the release of "Ice Age" as requested by Disney, so as to increase the number of screens of "The Horse Whisperer."


    "That''s right." Another person in charge of the company said: ""Ice Age" is a 3D animation feature film, and it has an inherent advantage in the moviegoing crowd."


    "Don''t forget, everyone, this is the second 3D animation feature film in history, and it hasn''t even been released yet, and it has already aroused a lot of repercussions."


    "As for The Horse Whisperer?"


    "Many Hollywood evaluation agencies have expressed that they are not optimistic about the film''s box office prospects."


    The vast majority of senior management nodded subconsciously, in full agreement.


    Johns said again: "Orion Films has prepared a large number of gifts. For underage audiences and couples, an exquisite doll or couple T-shirts often have an unimaginable appeal."


    In fact, everyone is well aware that "Ice Age" is a 3D animation feature film, and its production is very sophisticated. The film selection department directly gave an "A��" commercial evaluation, which is far from being comparable to "The Horse Whisperer".


    But the relationship between Disney and Emperor Cinemas is also far from comparable to that of Orion Pictures.


    After a moment of silence, the CEO of Emperor Cinemas personally made a decision, "Wait until the box office of the premieres of the two films comes out, and then make a decision."


    "If "Ice Age" really has the potential to be a big hit, not only can we ignore the voices from Disney, but we can even continue to increase the scale of the film''s release and schedule."


    For the rest, he did not continue to say that the box office of the film''s premiere was not satisfactory, and the theater company would definitely reduce the scale of the screening.


    Neither "The Ice Age" nor "The Horse Whisperer" can escape this criterion.

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    With the end of Orion Films'' opening credits, a hopping little squirrel appeared on the screen, holding a huge pine cone in its arms, as if it wanted to move its buried.


    The vivid animal shapes, as if everything is very natural, all tell the audience that this is a 3D animation feature film, not traditional hand-painted animation.


    At the beginning of the whole film, a little squirrel is connected in series. It can be regarded as a go-between character, and it is also the most dazzling star in the film.


    "Mom, look at that little squirrel."


    In a movie theater in downtown Los Angeles, a little girl about seven or eight years old was holding a very delicate squirrel doll in both hands, staring at the screen without blinking her eyes.


    "It''s just too cute."


    Geema smiled and touched her head, "Keep your voice down, so as not to disturb other audience members."


    "Okay, Mom." The little girl nodded obediently.


    Not far away, a very young couple were wearing almost identical T-shirts. On the chest, there was a line of English abbreviations, representing Orion Films and Blue Sky Studios.


    "Unfortunately, I didn''t pick that pair of keychains." The blond young girl in the couple complained to the male companion beside her.


    "It''s okay, we can watch it again later." The male companion said very knowledgeably.


    "Then how about adding a doll?" The blond young girl''s eyes lit up,


    "Uh..., no problem." The male partner hesitated for a moment, reached out to touch the somewhat shriveled wallet, and finally gritted his teeth and agreed.


    For a time, a very strange scene appeared in more than 3,500 movie theaters in North America.


    In almost every screening hall where "Ice Age" is played, the underage audiences are almost holding a very delicate doll in their hands, while the young men and women couples are wearing couple T-shirts with various characters printed on them. , or a pair of very beautiful keychains.


    Many people who were not lovers turned into temporary couples one after another. Some even shouted in front of the conductor to find a temporary couple to buy tickets together, so that they could receive a beautiful gift.


    Many people chose to watch the movie because of the gift, but in the end they fell in love with "Ice Age".


    To be honest, Blue Sky Studios'' 3D animation production plan is at least one level behind Pixar Animation Studios.


    In the "Ice Age" on the screen, many details are not perfect, even in many places it is not as good as "Toy Story 1".


    But the success of an animated feature film, in addition to technology, the storyline in the film is also very important.


    However, Chris Wedge''s level of storytelling is definitely better than most Hollywood directors.


    Especially the little squirrel that appeared at the beginning of the film seemed to have magical powers, and every time it appeared on the scene, it attracted the attention of countless audiences.


    "It seems that Hollywood''s traditional animated feature film market will usher in a new pattern with the popularization of 3D animation production technology." Jeffrey Katzenberg kept his eyes on the screen for fear of missing any details .


    First there was "Toy Story" by Pixar Animation Studios, and then "Ice Age" by Blue Sky Studios. DreamWorks Animation Studio was already one step behind and had to seize the time to master 3D animation production technology.


    Fortunately, Steven Spielberg has agreed to provide funds to produce a 3D animated feature film belonging to DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    "As for Disney?" Jeffrey Katzenberg suddenly showed a sneer.


    Based on his understanding of Disney, it is difficult for Disney to make changes within a short period of time, completely abandoning traditional hand-drawn animated feature films and turning to 3D animated feature films.


    "Maybe, we can unite with Blue Sky Studio."


    Jeffrey Katzenberg''s biggest wish is to surpass Disney one day and put Eisner under his feet.


    Let that ancient animation kingdom fall apart.


    The only thing to worry about is Pixar Animation Studios'' contract with Disney.


    According to the terms of the contract, counting from "Toy Story", all six films produced by Pixar Animation Studio in the future need to be handed over to Disney for distribution.


    It is undeniable that Pixar Animation Studios is far ahead in 3D animation production technology.


    With its Pixar partnership, Disney remains a behemoth.


    As a latecomer, DreamWorks Animation Studio, it is almost difficult to surpass Pixar Animation Studio in terms of technology.


    Just when Jeffrey Katzenberg was deep in thought.


    On the screen, the plot of "Ice Age" gradually unfolded, and the unity, friendship, kindness, etc. contained in it appeared in the film one by one.


    A barbaric era full of surprises and dangers appeared in front of everyone. Looking around, there was snow everywhere.


    However, because of a sudden human abandoned baby, three animals with very different personalities had to get together, the vicious mammoth, the rude giant sloth, and the scheming saber-toothed tiger.


    These three prehistoric animals not only have to act as the baby''s nanny, but also **** him home through various dangers of glaciers and icebergs.


    During the period, there was also a whining little squirrel who kept coming out to grab the camera.


    For an animated feature film, at least this is a very warm picture, and it can even be said to have a style that has never been experienced.


    It has a completely different style from traditional Disney hand-drawn animated feature films.


    "Blue Sky Studios and Chris Wedge!"


    Looking at the screen, Roger Ebert whispered to his wife, Chaz Hamel-Smith: "This is an outstanding animated feature film, and it''s not something that an ordinary special effects studio can make. "


    "Obviously, the technology of this blue sky studio is very unusual, and has surpassed 99% of Hollywood animation studios."


    Speaking of this, he suddenly felt a little emotional, "First, "Toy Story" produced by Pixar Animation Studios was a big hit, as well as "Ice Age" and Blue Sky Studios on the screen, as well as DreamWorks Animation Studios and Jeffrey Carter. Thunberg, Disney is heading for a crisis."


    "A crisis big enough to shake Disney to its foundations."


    "Although I haven''t heard of this Blue Sky Studio." Chaz-Hamel Smith glanced at the focused stepdaughter beside him, "But I have to admit that this is a great animated feature film. It gives people a different feeling.��


    "You''re right." Roger-Ebert nodded and continued: "This is exactly the scary thing about Blue Sky Studios. Just like Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, they have their own style."


    "No one would have thought that a private investment by Ryan Gosling a few years ago would create an unparalleled animation studio."


    Roger-Ebert sighed softly. It is conceivable that Ryan Gosling invested tens of millions of dollars in exchange for a top Hollywood 3D animation production studio.


    Definitely a horror rate of return.


    Orion Films, which owns Blue Sky Studios, once again unknowingly became a leader in a field.


    There are many Hollywood film companies, but when it comes to feature-length animated films, apart from Pixar Animation Studios, there are probably only DreamWorks Animation Studios and Blue Sky Studios, which produced "Ice Age".


    Possess or plan to possess the ability to produce 3D animated feature films.


    In addition, even Disney, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Warner Bros. are more than one step behind The worst of them should belong to 20th Century Fox .


    Seeing the success of Disney''s continuous production of many animated feature films, Twentieth Century Fox established an animation studio in the early 1990s.


    However, the animation studio''s two consecutive films both failed at the box office, and there is another animated feature film with an investment of at least 75 million US dollars, which is under intense production.


    The entire film of "Ice Age" is not very long, only 81 minutes, less than one and a half hours.


    Soon, the film showing on the screen ended.


    A row of staff subtitles appeared in the blue sky studio, and there was warm applause in the hall in an instant.


    Ryan stood up and hugged Chris Wedge, "As I said, this is an outstanding animated feature film, and Hollywood not only has Pixar Animation Studios, but also Blue Sky Studios."


    As early as when he invested in Blue Sky Studios, Ryan once told Chris Wedge that there is not only Pixar Animation Studios in Hollywood, but also Blue Sky Studios.


    "Thank you." Chris Wedge said sincerely: "Ryan, if it wasn''t for your investment, there would never be "Ice Age"."


    The third animated feature film produced by Fox Animation Studio in the previous life failed, with a global box office of only 37 million U.S. dollars, while the film investment cost was as high as 75 million U.S. dollars.


    As a result, Twentieth Century Fox suffered a huge loss of US$100 million. On the tenth day after the film was released, it chose to fire 300 of the 380 employees in the studio, and reached a cooperation with Blue Sky Studios.


    Thus was born the original Ice Age.


    This time, Ryan dug the corner of 20th Century Fox ahead of schedule.

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    The release of "Ice Age" almost attracted the attention of most of Hollywood and the media.


    Although many traditional hand-drawn animators seem to dismiss Blue Sky Studio and 3D animation production technology.


    Even some senior management of Disney directly stated publicly that "Mulan", which will be released in June, will far exceed "Ice Age", and that hand-painted animation feature films are the mainstream.


    As for 3D animation production technology, it is only a flash in the pan.


    It is expected that the release of "Ice Age" will bring losses of tens of millions of dollars to Blue Sky Studios.


    However, as soon as the premiere ended, "Ice Age" first ushered in praise from the media.


    "In addition to Pixar Animation Studios and "Toy Story", the second 3D animated feature film "Ice Age" brings together prehistoric creatures and brings them to life on the big screen. As Ryan Gosling said, Blue Sky Studios and Chris-Wedge did it."


    "Hollywood not only has Pixar Animation Studios, but also a company called Blue Sky Studios."


    A report from The Washington Post.


    "Although Blue Sky Studios is not as good as Pixar Animation Studios in handling some details, the style expressed in "Ice Age" gives people a completely different feeling from "Toy Story"."


    "Entertainment Weekly" directly compares Pixar Animation Studios and "Toy Story" with Blue Sky Studios and "Ice Age".


    "If Pixar Animation Studios and "Toy Story" have changed the way traditional animation films are shot, then the release of Blue Sky Studios and "Ice Age" has completely opened the prelude to 3D animated feature films."


    "After Pixar Animation Studios and Blue Sky Studios, DreamWorks Animation Studios also plans to produce a 3D animation feature film, so I would like to ask, where is Disney?"


    The "New York Daily" made a long story, and at the end, it suddenly changed the topic and ran to Disney.


    Of course, not all media are optimistic about the box office trend of "Ice Age".


    In any case, the release of "Ice Age" has become one of the hot topics in North America.


    In contrast, "The Horse Whisperer", which was released on the same day, only attracted the attention of a few newspapers and media, and there was a hint of coolness.


    It is conceivable that the box office results of "The Horse Whisperer" on the first day will definitely not be too high. Even in some movie theaters, there are only a few spectators in the screening halls, while the screening halls of "Ice Age" are almost the same. full.


    Many movie theaters located in the city center had sold out all the movie tickets for "Ice Age" that night before it was completely dark, and the movie theaters had to temporarily increase the number of screening halls.


    It shows that the sales of "Ice Age" are booming.


    Until late at night, the lights in the Blue Sky Studio were still brightly lit, and almost no employee was absent. Chris Wedge even stood in front of the window of the meeting room, looking at the night downstairs, without saying a word.


    Carlos Saldanha sat on the sofa with a tense face, looking at the wall clock from time to time, with an anxious expression.


    The first-day box office data of "Ice Age" will determine the future fate of Blue Sky Studios.


    From exploring 3D animation production technology, creating "Bonnie Rabbit", to starting the production of the studio''s first 3D animation feature film "Ice Age", and then to "Ice Age" being released on a large scale on the first day.


    Blue Sky Studios has spent several years on this, and there are tens of millions of dollars in investment. If you count the promotional expenses of Orion Films, it is enough to produce a top Hollywood commercial film.


    If the box office of the first day of the film is not satisfactory, Blue Sky Studios will suffer a heavy blow, and even stay away from the field of 3D animation feature film production.


    In contrast, Nancy Utley and Sophia Coppola looked much calmer.


    Orion Films has produced several films, and they will experience similar situations almost every once in a while, and they have long been used to it.


    Ryan kept his head down and played with his mobile phone, diverting the impatience caused by waiting.


    If "Ice Age" can be successful, then Blue Sky Studios can not only become the top animation production studio in Hollywood in one fell swoop.


    Even Orion Pictures will change because of this.


    In addition to live-action film production, it is equivalent to owning a top Hollywood animation feature film production studio, thus obtaining the overseas distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    The next step is to find an opportunity to merge DreamWorks Animation Studio into Orion Pictures. Even if Pixar Animation Studios will still be acquired by Disney in the future, Orion Pictures can also be the second child of ten thousand years.


    Don''t underestimate Wannian''s second child. In the previous life, Universal Pictures paid as much as 3.8 billion U.S. dollars to buy DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    Paramount bought DreamWorks for just $1.6 billion.


    Compared with DreamWorks, DreamWorks Animation Studio does not have any distribution channels in North America, nor does it have a large-scale film library. Universal Pictures is still willing to spend 3.8 billion US dollars for this, which is enough to illustrate the value of DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    Previously, DreamWorks Animation Studio had a large number of global best-selling works, such as the "Shrek" series, "Madagascar" series, "Kung Fu Panda" series, as well as "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Crazy Primitives" and so on.


    Blue Sky Studios has only one "Ice Age" series.


    It can be said that the success of "Ice Age" is related to the next development plan of Orion Pictures.


    Looking at the time, it was already past four o''clock in the morning. Sofia Coppola couldn''t help but said, "Why don''t you call the company and ask?"


    At the end of the midnight show, the cinema will send the box office data of each film of the day back to the theater company, and the theater company will then collect these statistics and send it to the distribution company of each film.


    In the end, Orion Films calculated the box office data collected by a group of theater companies together, and finally initially obtained the box office results of the film''s first day.


    Even if many theater companies start to use computer and Internet statistics, it will still take a certain amount of time to get the first-day box office data of "Ice Age".


    "No need." Ryan looked up at Sofia Coppola and shook his head slightly, "Jon will call as soon as the box office statistics are available."


    Jon Fertimer did not come together, but stayed at Orion Films and personally counted the box office data sent by a number of theater companies.


    Almost at the same time, in Orion Films, Jon Felthammer kept walking around anxiously, "Has the data from Emperor Cinemas come?"


    "For Emperor Cinemas, it will take a few minutes. They need to check again." Ian Taili replied without looking back.


    Double check!


    Jon Fertimer almost forgot, this is the first theater company that needs to check again.


    Normally, theater companies rarely check multiple times, unless there is an abnormality in the box office data of a certain film.


    Jon Fertimer took a deep breath and suppressed the impatience in his heart. The last time "Rush Hour" was released, he was not in such a hurry.


    It seemed like every second was a torment.


    After more than ten minutes, Ian Taili suddenly said: "The box office data of Emperor Cinemas has been transmitted."


    "Quickly count them together." Jon Fertimer paused and hurried to the computer.


    Not long after, the box office of the film''s first day according to preliminary statistics was in front of everyone.


    Looking at the box office data in front of him, Jon Fertimer rubbed his eyes and said with some difficulty: "Do the statistics again."


    Ian-Terry smiled wryly, "I''ve counted it three times, and it''s the same number every time."


    Still insisting, Jon Fertimer said, "Then call the theater company and ask them to double check."


    "The theater company has checked it many times. Even if we dare not say that it is 100% accurate, there will not be too much error." Ian Taili said silently.


    Jon Fertimer suddenly remembered that it seemed that several theater companies had checked it many times just now.


    "Okay, everyone can go back and rest."


    "If anyone wants to celebrate!"


    "Ian, remember, all the expenses will be paid by me."


    After finishing speaking, Jon Fertimer hurried towards the office with the box office data he had just calculated.


    On the way, Jon Fertimer almost slipped, obviously he was not very calm.


    After about a few minutes, in the blue sky studio, Ryan picked up the phone and listened for a while, "Well, I see."


    After speaking, Ryan hung up the phone expressionlessly.


    Sofia Coppola, who couldn''t wait for a long time, immediately asked, "How much?"


    "Did it hit $10 million!"


    "The Lion King" released by Disney in 1994 had a three-day box office of US$40.88 million in the first weekend, and "Toy Story" released by Pixar Animation Studios in 1995 had a three-day box office of US$29.14 million in the first weekend.


    As long as "Ice Age" hits around $10 million on its first day, failure is almost impossible.


    It even became the second non-Disney-produced animated feature film in North America with a box office of over 100 million U.S. dollars, and the first non-Disney animated feature film with a box office of over 100 million U.S. dollars in North America.


    At the same time, it is also the second 3D animated feature film in North America to officially break the box office of 100 million US dollars.


    But these need a premise. The premiere box office of "Ice Age" cannot be too low, at least it must reach about 10 million US dollars.


    Ryan smiled and looked at the anxious Sofia Coppola and suddenly joked, "Guess?"


    you guess?


    An angry Sofia Coppola rolled her eyes, wishing she could rush forward and punch him.


    However, at least she can be sure that the first-day box office of "Ice Age" will never be lower, otherwise that **** Ryan might not be in the mood to say what you guess.


    "How much?" Chris Wedge asked quickly.


    Ryan didn''t say anything this time, you guessed it, "According to the preliminary box office statistics from Orion Films, it''s about $17.5 million."


    "Of course there are some slight errors."


    The box office on the first day was 17.5 million US dollars!


    Chris Wedge showed ecstasy, and the whole person relaxed. With the first-day box office score of 17.5 million US dollars, it can be said that "Ice Age" has been a success.


    The three-day box office in the first weekend of the film can reach at least 30 million US dollars, even surpassing the three-day box office record in the first weekend of an animated feature film created by "The Lion King".


    Ryan stepped forward to give Chris Wedge a big hug, and said with joy: "Chris, you will create a record, a historical record belonging to Blue Sky Studios."


    "Next, you need to break the news to everyone."


    "They really did."


    Chris Wedge nodded vigorously, greeted Carlos Saldanha, and the two walked out together.


    After a while, the entire Blue Sky Studio was full of cheers.


    The original "Ice Age" was released in March, which was a low season for the box office, and the box office on the first day was still as high as 13.46 million US dollars.


    Right now is the summer season, and it is normal for the box office to increase on the first day.


    What''s more, Orion Films has prepared a large number of gifts, which can attract a large number of audiences to the cinema to watch movies.

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    ""Ice Age" is a bestseller in North America, with a first-day box office of US$17.5 million. It not only broke the first-day box office record of an animated feature film created by "The Lion King", but also broke the first-day box office record of an animated feature film released in May."


    "As the world''s second 3D animated feature film "Ice Age", the first day of its release was a big hit at the box office. According to the predictions of many Hollywood evaluation agencies, the box office of the film may exceed 45 million U.S. dollars in the first three days of the weekend."


    On Saturday, early in the morning, news about "Ice Age" appeared in a number of newspapers and magazines one after another, kicking off the second wave of large-scale publicity.


    To this end, Orion Films invested a lot of publicity costs.


    However, it was not until the afternoon that Ryan came to Orion Films, with a trace of sleepiness on his face.


    As soon as the box office figures for the premiere of "Ice Age" were obtained yesterday, the entire Blue Sky Studios almost boiled over, scrambling to open champagne to celebrate.


    By the time Ryan got home, it was already broad daylight, almost as if he hadn''t slept all night.


    Ryan came to the office, and not long after he sat down, Nancy Utley drummed the door lightly, then pushed open the door and walked in, holding a folder in her hand.


    "Nancy, you should rest for a while." Ryan looked at Nancy Utley, who also looked tired, and pointed to the opposite chair, telling her to sit down first.


    Nancy-Utley sat down and put the folder in her hand on the desk, "In the morning, the detailed data sent by the theater company."


    Ryan held a large cup of wolfberry tea and took a sip, full of sweetness, "Let''s talk about the release of DreamWorks'' "Clash of Heaven and Earth" and Disney''s "The Horse Whisperer" first."


    The former "Clash of Heaven and Earth" has just been released for a week. It is a commercial film created by DreamWorks'' ambitions, with an investment of up to 75 million US dollars.


    The latter "The Horse Whisperer" is a live-action movie produced by Disney. Robert Redford has multiple identities as producer, director, and starring role. The film investment is also as high as 60 million US dollars.


    From the point of view of investment, the investment of the two films exceeds that of "Ice Age".


    "The Clash of Heaven and Earth jointly produced by DreamWorks and Paramount was released on a scale of 3028 cinemas, and received a box office of 6.68 million US dollars on Friday, and "The Horse Whisperer" produced by Disney was released on a scale of 2100 cinemas, on a Friday Grossed $3.25 million."


    "As for the detailed data of "Ice Age"."


    Nancy Utley couldn''t help showing a hint of joy, ""Ice Age" opened in 3,612 movie theaters on the first day, and earned a box office of 17.58 million US dollars on the first day on Friday."


    "Many Hollywood evaluation agencies predict that "Ice Age" may become the first non-Disney animated feature film with a North American box office of more than 100 million U.S. dollars."


    Tens of thousands of dollars more than last night.


    Ryan bowed his head and took a sip of wolfberry tea, "It''s not bad, much higher than expected."


    According to the original forecast of Orion Films and Blue Sky Studios, as long as the box office of "Ice Age" reaches about 10 million US dollars on the first day, it has basically reached the expectation.


    But to everyone''s surprise, the first-day box office of "Ice Age" was as high as 17.58 million US dollars.


    Next, as long as the box office of the film is stable, it can almost 100% exceed 100 million in North America.


    Even if the North American box office exceeds 100 million, it is only the beginning for "Ice Age", and the total box office of the film is likely to surpass "Toy Story" produced by Pixar Animation Studios.


    "The theater company said that it will continue to increase the scale of "Ice Age" and the rate of screening." Nancy Utley said an expected news.


    "Ice Age" sold well at the box office on the first day, and it is a 3D animation feature film, theater companies will inevitably increase investment in resources.


    In contrast, films like "The Horse Whisperer" that did not perform well at the box office on the first day will face a significant reduction in the scale of their releases.


    It is impossible for theater companies to waste their own resources for a movie that hits the box office.


    "What about the sales of derivative products!" Ryan suddenly asked about derivative products.


    For a 3D animated feature film, derivative products are the main income.


    "A bit higher than expected, but..."


    Nancy Utley showed a hint of hesitation, "Some distributors hope to reduce the number of gifts, which will affect the sales of movie derivative products."


    "Never mind." It was impossible for Ryan to reduce the number of gifts.


    Even if it really affects the sales of some derivative products, it is impossible to reduce the number of gifts.


    The reason is very simple.


    Blue Sky Studio is not Disney, and it does not have the brand effect and numerous fan bases it has built up for a long time.


    Therefore, Blue Sky Studios had to rely on the hot sales of "Ice Age" to erect the brand first. Compared with the sales data of derivative products, the box office data of the movie is more intuitive.


    The NASDAQ listing under Blue Sky Studio can play a role in promoting the stock price.


    What''s more, most of the gifts prepared by Orion Films are small commodities such as T-shirts, key chains, and small dolls, which have little impact on the sales of most derivative products.


    On the contrary, because of the box office hit of the movie, it drove the sales of derivative products.


    "What''s going on with the overseas distribution company?" Ryan then asked about the overseas distribution company.


    With the box office of "Ice Age" coming out on the first day, and the overseas box office market that is still being released, there will definitely be a reaction.


    "In the morning, Michael has reached an agreement with a number of overseas theater companies, distribution companies, and film producers. Next Friday, "Ice Age" will be released on a large scale around the world." Nancy Utley replied.


    "Ice Age" hit the box office on the first day, which not only affected the North American theater companies, but also the overseas theater companies.


    He even rushed to contact overseas distribution companies, hoping to release "Ice Age" as soon as possible.


    No one knows better than theater companies what the box office of $17.58 million on the first day represents.


    This will be an animated feature film comparable to "The Lion King" and "Toy Story". The sooner it is released, the sooner they can make money.


    Not only that, even the confidence of Michael Kuhn and the employees of the offices of the overseas distribution company has increased a lot.


    First, "Rush Hour" sold well at the box office in North America and Southeast Asia in March, which opened up the situation for overseas distribution companies, and then "Ice Age" sold well at the box office on the first day in May.


    In less than three months, two films in succession were sold well, and many overseas theater companies, distribution companies, film producers, etc., have changed their attitudes, and often place Orion Films on the same level as the seven major Hollywood films. One level of the company.


    Although the number of films produced by Orion Films is not large, each of them is a box office hit.


    "The box office on the first day was 17.58 million US dollars!"


    Stephen Spielberg was taken aback. The first-day North American box office of "Clash of Heaven and Earth" was only 13.62 million US dollars.


    "A very staggering number."


    Jeffrey Katzenberg couldn''t help showing a smile, "Even, a box office figure that is enough to panic Disney."


    The rise of Blue Sky Studios and 3D animated feature films has hit Disney the hardest.


    "Stephen, what do you think of Ryan Gosling''s suggestion!" Jeffrey Katzenberg suddenly looked up at Stephen Spielberg and asked.


    Stephen Spielberg was silent for a while, "The rise of Orion Pictures is good news for us, at least the pressure on DreamWorks will be much less in the future."


    "As for overseas publishers!"


    "Let''s wait until the overseas box office of "Ice Age" comes out."


    Speaking of this, Steven Spielberg is a little sad. Who would have thought that Polygram''s overseas film distribution channel established by relying on record channels would be so complete.


    If I had known earlier, DreamWorks may not have had the opportunity to obtain overseas distribution channels, so why cooperate with Paramount.


    However, the distribution ratio given by Ryan Gosling is indeed very superior, even much better than Paramount.


    "As long as the overseas box office of "Ice Age" is satisfactory, not only animated feature films, but also live-action films can be considered for cooperation." Steven Spielberg said slowly.


    DreamWorks also needs an overseas distributor that can cooperate for a long time, so as to avoid the situation of only relying on Paramount.


    The crew of "The Horse Whisperer" was icy cold, and there seemed to be a depressive mood in the air, and they dared not make a sound while walking.


    "A 3D animated feature film?"


    Robert Redford smiled bitterly. Although he didn''t want to admit it, he had to recognize the fact that he was defeated by a 3D animation feature film, and it was a complete failure.


    Next, the box office trend of "The Horse Whisperer" is estimated not to be too high.


    "What did the theater company say?"


    "Can we keep the current release scale!" Robert Redford took a deep breath The biggest problem for "The Horse Whisperer" right now is not "Ice Age", but whether the theater company Can maintain the existing scale of release.


    "It''s hard." Patrick Markey shook his head, and said in a low tone: "Many theater companies have already started to reduce the number of screens for "The Horse Whisperer". According to internal information, the theater companies will continue on Monday. reduce."


    The agreements signed between Hollywood distribution companies and theater companies are generally flexible agreements, and theater companies have the right to unilaterally reduce the scale of film releases.


    Of course, the premise is that the box office of the film is not ideal, otherwise the theater company will not cut it for no reason.


    "Where''s Disney?"


    "Have you exerted influence on the theater company?" Robert Redford knew that Disney had tried his best, but he couldn''t help asking.


    "It''s useless."


    "Based on the premiere box office data of "The Horse Whisperer", unless there is a big improvement in the future, Disney can''t do anything." Patrick Markey smiled wryly.


    Disney can influence the theater company to a certain extent, but it cannot lose the interests of the theater company and invest resources in a blockbuster movie.


    Even Disney has begun to reduce the scale of the promotion of "The Horse Whisperer" to reduce losses.


    Robert Redford waved his hand and let Patrick Markey go out first.


    He sat quietly in the office alone, his eyes couldn''t help but fall on a report.


    "Scarlett Johansson, one of the leading actors of the film "The Horse Whisperer", was absent from the premiere of "The Horse Whisperer", but appeared at the premiere of "Ice Age", which shows the appeal of 3D animation feature films to underage audiences , even Hollywood''s popular child stars can''t resist."

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    In the past few years, firstly, "The Lion King" became a global hit, and then Pixar Animation Studio''s "Toy Story" became a global hit, and the North American feature-length animated film market gradually began to heat up.


    Under such circumstances, "Ice Age", which was released on Friday, once again kicked off the hot screening.


    The most immediate response, the next Saturday night, was that tickets were hard to come by at multiple downtown movie theaters in Los Angeles.


    "The last "Ice Age", three tickets, two belong to my daughter!"


    A somewhat chubby black middle-aged housewife took out her wallet while talking, "By the way, it seems that underage viewers can receive a gift?"


    "Sorry, ma''am." The conductor showed a helpless look, "For the latest "Ice Age" tickets, there are still two tickets left at 10:30 in screening hall 10, one more in screening hall 9, and one left in screening hall 7. Next three."


    "Thirty past ten!" The black middle-aged housewife couldn''t help being a little surprised, "How is it possible?"


    "It''s only past eight o''clock, how could there be no tickets!"


    The conductor could only patiently explain, "Many people call in advance to reserve tickets. If you want tickets for the show before ten o''clock, you can only wait patiently for a while. If someone leaves early, there will be seats available. .��


    The black middle-aged housewife opened her mouth, inexplicably surprised, it''s just an animated feature film, how could there be no tickets?


    She couldn''t figure it out!


    "Nicky, can you hurry up, you idiot!"


    Not far away, a crisp sound suddenly sounded.


    Paris-Hilton complained to her sister Nikki-Hilton, "It''s all you. You dragged me out for a drink the night before yesterday, and I missed the premiere of "Ice Age" yesterday."


    Nikki-Hilton immediately retorted, "You did it yourself."


    Hearing her sister''s rebuttal, Paris Hilton snorted to express her dissatisfaction, then ignored Nikki Hilton, turned to the conductor and said, "Is Screening Hall 3 ready?"


    The conductor was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized: "Miss Hilton, Hall 3 is ready."


    Paris Hilton nodded in satisfaction, "I want one of all the gifts, no, two."


    "Nicky, you owe me one more time."


    After finishing speaking, Paris-Hilton walked quickly to Hall 3.


    Nikki-Hilton looked unhappy, why do I owe you again?


    It wasn''t until the figures of the two disappeared that the black middle-aged housewife gradually came back to her senses, and subconsciously asked, "Book the room!"


    The conductor shrugged and replied, "That''s right, and it''s the Hilton family."


    "Okay then, three tickets for half past ten." The black middle-aged housewife took out the money and handed it to the conductor.


    "It just so happens that there are three consecutive numbers left in the No. 7 screening hall." The conductor skillfully took out three movie tickets and handed them over, and asked what type of gift he wanted to choose.


    Tickets before ten o''clock in many big cities are almost sold out.


    Falling into a shortage of tickets, and a serious shortage of tickets, or in short supply.


    As a 3D animated feature film, "Ice Age" has an inherent advantage, with a large number of audiences of all ages and families.


    Often when an underage audience walks into a movie theater, it means that a family comes to watch the movie, and at least they need to buy two to three movie tickets.


    The other major moviegoing crowd, young couples, also walked into the movie theater in pairs, and there were even many people who watched it repeatedly.


    ""Ice Age"?"


    "I''m sick of seeing it."


    On Internet forums, many male netizens vomit bitterness.


    "Today, I was forced to watch "Ice Age" all day by my girlfriend, and she just wanted to collect a set of couple keychains."


    "Please, can you stop watching the movie repeatedly, I haven''t even bought a ticket today."


    "Yeah, I didn''t buy it either, unless it''s after ten o''clock."


    "Most of them are a family who came to buy tickets. I called several theaters, and all the tickets were sold out, except for the 10:30 show."


    Inside the headquarters of Emperor Cinemas, CEO Mike Campbell looked at the statistics just now, thought for a while, and quickly made a decision, "Starting tomorrow, we will reduce the screening scale of "The Horse Whisperer", and the vacant screenings will be reduced. Hall, added to "Ice Age."


    "Don''t consider Disney''s opinion. In the future, we can properly increase the cooperation level of Orion Films."


    Johns nodded, and said solemnly: "Orion Films expects to release two more films this year, one of which is "American Pie 2" and the other is a horror film."


    "It is said that Orion Pictures wants to create a second horror franchise."


    "In addition, Orion Films has many films in preparation for shooting, such as Ryan Gosling''s new work, and the "Lord of the Rings" crew in New Zealand."


    "John!" Mike Campbell interrupted him, "If the film produced by Orion Films can be as popular as "Ice Age", Emperor Cinemas will definitely not be stingy with resources, and even block the influence from Hollywood giants. .��


    "But the premise of all this must be a really big-selling movie, not something that is in production."


    As long as there are enough interests, Emperor Cinemas will not care who the producer of the film is. Whether it is Orion Films or the seven major Hollywood film companies, they will give a lot of resources to support.


    To put it bluntly, theater companies also need to sell movies to bring profits.


    The seven major Hollywood film companies can influence theater companies, but they cannot really influence theater companies.


    On Saturday, the box office of "Ice Age" was very stable, with a single-day box office of 22.56 million US dollars.


    A box office of 22.56 million US dollars was earned in a single day!


    A number enough to make anyone dumbfounded.


    In just two days, the cumulative North American box office of the film has reached 40.14 million US dollars, surpassing "Toy Story"''s first weekend box office of 29.14 million US dollars, and "The Lion King"''s first weekend box office of 40.88 million US dollars, which is only a few hundred thousand dollars away. .


    "Ice Age" has only been released for two days. It can be expected that after Sunday, the three-day box office of the first weekend will definitely surpass "The Lion King".


    On Sunday, the box office trend of "Ice Age" inevitably experienced a slight decline, with a single-day box office of 17.88 million US dollars.


    The three-day box office in the first weekend reached 58.02 million U.S. dollars, which is more than 10 million U.S. dollars more than the original version.


    Won from "Clash of Heaven and Earth", the film''s first weekly box office champion, and broke many North American box office records one after another.


    The three-day box office of "The Horse Whisperer" in the first weekend was only US$10.85 million, which is more than US$2 million less than the original version. It is almost impossible to recover the investment cost by relying on the North American box office.


    Disney, the producer of the film, has decided to cancel the next publicity plan and focus on overseas markets.


    This time, Scarlett Johansson did not make trouble, as if nothing had happened, and followed the crew to Europe to promote.


    Only Helen had a headache. There was a huge squirrel doll in the yard, which was seven or eight meters high and could be seen from a distance.


    Almost every day, reporters or nearby residents came to take pictures and watch.


    "Clash of Heaven and Earth" earned $20.65 million at the three-day box office the following weekend, which was $3 million less than the original version.


    In this regard, DreamWorks was very depressed. A commercial sci-fi disaster film was overwhelmed by a 3D animation feature film.


    But in the future, there may be a long-term cooperation with Orion Films.


    On Monday morning, Blue Sky Studios officially announced that it is preparing to produce the sequel "Ice Age 2", this time it will all be produced digitally.


    Once again, adding to the heat of Ice Age.


    Under the envy of countless Hollywood film companies, Orion Films not only has another series of films, but also a series of 3D animation feature films, and its revenue capacity far exceeds that of live-action series.


    In one fell swoop, Blue Sky Studios became the fourth animation studio in Hollywood, comparable to Disney, Pixar Animation Studios, and DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    Some media have even listed Pixar Animation Studios, Blue Sky Studios, and DreamWorks Animation Studios as the three major animation studios in Hollywood.


    Disney, on the other hand, was deliberately forgotten by the media.


    However, Ryan is clear in his mind that the future development of Blue Sky Studios is far inferior to that of Pixar Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    Next, DreamWorks Animation Studio is the future focus of Orion Pictures.


    As for Pixar Animation Studios!


    Ryan has no plans yet.


    In the previous life, it was not until around 2006 that the contract between Pixar Animation Studios and Disney expired, and it was clearly stated that they refused to renew the contract, forcing Disney to spend a high price of seven or eight billion US dollars to buy Pixar Animation Studios~www.novelhall.com ~ I have read the script of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and it is very well written. "


    Ryan put down the script in his hand, and said very directly: "Orion Pictures will not intervene in the filming of this film, but will invest in the name of Golden Harvest."


    "Avoid as many problems as possible."


    In fact, in a strict sense, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not the pinnacle of traditional Chinese movies in the true sense.


    This film is used from beginning to end to please Western audiences and overseas Chinese groups, rather than a traditional Chinese film in the true sense.


    But I have to say that Ang Lee and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" have indeed brought Chinese films to a peak.


    "I have a suggestion. This film can try to hit the Oscars in the future, so as to gain more popularity." Ang Lee was a little uneasy, and expressed his thoughts.


    "Yes." Ryan agreed, "Not only the Oscars, but also other important European and American awards, we can properly carry out public relations at that time."


    "This film will not be released directly in North America, but first from Europe to North America."


    "I see." Ang Lee is not a Hollywood rookie, and he knows very well what will happen to a Chinese-language film if it is released in North America.


    Compared with North America, Europe has more respect for oriental culture. As long as this film can become famous in Europe in the future, and it will be released in North America at the same time, it can definitely achieve better results.


    In fact, Ryan has talked with Ang Lee several times. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will definitely not be an oriental martial arts film in the traditional sense.


    In the eyes of European and American audiences, it is more like an oriental science fiction movie or a love movie.


    For many European and American audiences, movies that can fly over the wall can be classified as science fiction movies.

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    The arrival of the first working day of "Ice Age" has a box office of US$3.41 million on Monday, US$3.08 million on Tuesday, US$2.85 million on Wednesday, and US$2.75 million on Thursday.


    The four working days added up to a total of 12.09 million US dollars at the box office.


    The North American box office of the film reached 70.11 million US dollars.


    Some media have already begun to predict that the box office of "Ice Age" this weekend can exceed 100 million US dollars.


    With the arrival of the next weekend, theater companies have once again increased the scale of film releases and film scheduling rates, and Orion Films has also continued to increase investment in publicity.


    The box office of the film rose sharply on Friday, earning US$8.9 million in a single day, continued to rise on Saturday, earning US$15.69 million, and still earned US$10.2 million on Sunday.


    The box office of the next weekend was 34.73 million U.S. dollars in three days, and the box office in North America officially exceeded 100 million.


    Within ten days of its release, "Ice Age" had a North American box office of 104.8 million US dollars, not only far ahead of "The Horse Whisperer", which was released at the same time, and even faintly ahead of "Clash of Heaven and Earth", which was released a week earlier.


    Orion Films and Blue Sky Studios have prepared to hold a grand celebration party, inviting many Hollywood celebrities to participate.


    At the same time, major overseas box office markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, and Spain.


    It began to open on a large scale one after another, and won a box office of 48.69 million US dollars in the first week, won the weekly box office champions in many countries, and broke many records one after another.


    The overseas box office of "Ice Age" came out, and Orion Pictures officially started negotiations with DreamWorks.


    Not only the DreamWorks animation studio that Ryan envisioned, but also in terms of live-action movies, DreamWorks has long-term cooperation plans.


    Compared with DreamWorks Animation Studios, the value of DreamWorks live-action movies in Ryan''s eyes is much lower.


    Except for a few films such as "Clash of Heaven and Earth", "Saving Private Ryan", and "Band of Brothers", there are not many films that can really interest him, otherwise DreamWorks would not be heavily in debt in his previous life.


    Of course, as an overseas film distributor, there are still good benefits.


    As for the copyright of the commercial series "Transformers" that DreamWorks sold in the previous life.


    It has long been acquired by Orion Pictures, and by the way, it also bought the film and television adaptation copyright of another toy from Hasbro.


    Right now, neither the copyright for toy adaptation nor the copyright for game adaptation is very high.


    Even, the price of the original version of some second-tier superhero characters in Marvel Comics will not be so high at this time.


    Until "Blade Runner", "X-Men", "Spider-Man" hit the box office.


    Hollywood film companies are paying more and more attention to the copyrights of various games, comics, and books, and the prices of copyrights for adaptations of toy characters have also risen in a straight line.


    Negotiations with DreamWorks are progressing very quickly. In just a few days, the two parties have initially reached a cooperation agreement.


    However, it is not the expected long-term cooperation, but only obtained the overseas distribution rights of "Prince of Egypt", which can be regarded as a test of the water.


    Next, if the cooperation between the two parties can meet the expectations of DreamWorks, they will naturally be able to cooperate for a long time. If they fail to meet expectations, then it will be hard to say.


    In October, DreamWorks Animation Studio and "Little Ants" have reached an overseas distribution agreement with Universal Pictures.


    In the headquarters of DreamWorks, in a small conference room, many senior executives from Orion Films and DreamWorks gathered.


    "Happy cooperation!"


    "Happy cooperation!"


    Ryan and Jeffrey Katzenberg personally signed the overseas distribution agreement of "Prince of Egypt".


    In addition to the distribution rights in North America, overseas online and offline copyrights are all handled by the overseas distribution company under the name of Ryan.


    In terms of theater distribution, overseas distribution companies only take 35% of the overseas box office, which also includes overseas promotion fees, copying, transportation, storage and other miscellaneous expenses.


    In terms of offline, various peripheral copyrights, etc., only take 33% of the fee. As an overseas distribution company, only 35% of the derivative products are taken, which is far lower than Hollywood''s 70%. The big film companies take a percentage.


    Of course, the derivative products will be distributed in the same way as "Ice Age", rather than authorized.


    "I heard that DreamWorks Animation Studio is planning to make an animated feature film!" Ryan asked after the signing ceremony was over, deliberately pulling Jeffrey Katzenberg.


    Jeffrey Katzenberg froze for a moment, "Are you referring to "The Little Pony King" or "Shrek"!"


    Except for "Little Ants" and "Prince of Egypt" which are planned to be released this year.


    DreamWorks Animation Studios, as well as "Rush to the Golden City" and "Chicken Run" in production, as well as "Shrek" and "Little Pony King" in the plan.


    Among them, "Shrek" is the first 3D animation feature film planned by DreamWorks Animation Studio, and "Little Pony King" is also a key project of DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    Even before "Ice Age" was released, "Little Pony King" was the focus of DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    It can be seen that the production capacity of DreamWorks Animation Studio is far from comparable to that of Blue Sky Studio.


    "Shrek!"


    Ryan said without hesitation: "Compared with traditional hand-drawn animation, 3D animated feature films are the future development trend."


    "If possible, I would like to invest in "Shrek."


    Jeffrey Katzenberg frowned, and before "Ice Age" was released, he would definitely agree.


    With the funding status of DreamWorks, the risk of producing a 3D animated feature film "Shrek" with an investment of up to 60 million US dollars is too high.


    It would be nice to have Orion and Ryan Gosling to share the risk.


    After all, "Little Pony King" is the next key project of DreamWorks Animation Studio. The investment budget of this hand-painted animation feature film is as high as 80 million US dollars.


    However, with the global sales of the 3D animated feature film "Ice Age", Jeffrey Katzenberg has noticed that 3D animated feature films are the future trend.


    "DreamWorks is not short of funds for the time being." Jeffrey Katzenberg politely declined.


    Ryan couldn''t help showing regret, "A very regrettable news."


    "If DreamWorks Animation Studio lacks funds in the future, you can contact me as soon as possible."


    Jeffrey Katzenberg nodded, puzzled at the same time.


    Orion Pictures already owns Blue Sky Studios, so why continue to invest in the 3D animation feature film project of DreamWorks Animation Studio?


    "Ryan, I don''t understand something. You already have Blue Sky Studios. There is no need to continue investing in DreamWorks Animation Studios." Jeffrey Katzenberg asked in a low voice.


    "Disney is the overlord of animated feature films, and Blue Sky Studios is only a latecomer."


    "What''s more, Disney still has a cooperation agreement with Pixar Animation Studios. Orion Pictures needs to unite more people to fight against Disney." Ryan said half-truthfully.


    It is true to fight against Disney, but the main goal is DreamWorks Animation Studio and the "Shrek" series of films.


    Except for the "Ice Age" series of films, Blue Sky Studios has its own unique style, and the rest of the films have no style at all.


    Even DreamWorks suddenly realized that it had found a suitable style after "Shrek" became a global hit.


    Disney!


    Jeffrey Katzenberg''s face changed slightly, and he couldn''t help showing a trace of hatred, "Disney has ruled the Hollywood feature film market for too long, and it''s time for someone to change this situation."


    Ryan nodded in agreement, "I agree with your point of view very much, and Orion Pictures is planning to change this status quo."


    The two didn''t talk for too long, Ryan said goodbye and left Many things need to be done slowly.


    For example, when it comes to DreamWorks live-action movies, the performance is getting worse and worse, and the record business is also not improving. On the contrary, DreamWorks Animation Studio has several films that have sold well at the box office.


    That was the perfect time for Orion Pictures.


    In the previous life, as the conflicts between Jeffrey Katzenberg, Steven Spielberg, and David Geffen intensified, DreamWorks Animation Studio finally chose to go public independently.


    A group of people left DreamWorks and returned to the car.


    Jon Felthammer couldn''t help saying: "The production capabilities of Jeffrey Katzenberg and DreamWorks Animation Studios are indeed extraordinary."


    "In terms of 3D animation feature film production technology, it may not be comparable to Blue Sky Studio."


    Now a lot of Hollywood media believe that the 3D animation feature film production technology of Blue Sky Studio is second only to Pixar Animation Studio, and its future value is still higher than that of DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    "Are you optimistic about the "Shrek" project?"


    "Or the entire DreamWorks Animation Studio!" Sofia Coppola asked from the side.


    Obviously, she knows Ryan better, and she will never casually invest in a 3D animation feature film that is still under planning, and she must have his plans.


    Just like choosing to invest in Blue Sky Studios to support Chris Wedge in exploring 3D animation feature film technology and investing huge sums of money in the production of "Ice Age".


    The seemingly incomprehensible investment has brought Orion Pictures a top Hollywood animation studio, and Blue Sky Studios is about to go public.


    When Pixar Animation Studios went public that year, Steve Jobs'' net worth jumped by a billion dollars.


    Once Blue Sky Studio goes public, Ryan''s net worth will definitely skyrocket.


    "Both." Ryan said speciously.

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    "Ice Age" is still in theaters, and Ryan has no plans to return to New Zealand for the time being. Anyway, "Inception" officially started filming in early June, and the pre-production work of the crew is temporarily handed over to Emma Thomas.


    Right now Orion Pictures needs him to handle a lot of things personally.


    "Rush Hour", which was released in March, has already begun to reduce the scale of its releases. Next, more and more large-scale commercial films will be released in the summer file, and the North American release time of "Rush Hour" will not be too far away.


    The biggest disadvantage of spring releases is that when the summer is approaching, theater companies will reduce the number of screens of films that have already been released, leaving enough screens for commercial films released in the summer.


    However, after more than two months of release, "Rush Hour" has already passed its hit period. The North American box office is fixed at about 156 million U.S. dollars, and the overseas box office is fixed at about 130 million U.S. dollars.


    Orion Films has received the first North American box office share from theater companies, and a lot of copyright income has also arrived, and overseas box office needs to wait for a while.


    Excluding film shooting costs, publicity and distribution expenses, the box office revenue alone can bring Orion Pictures hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.


    There are also a lot of income from peripheral copyrights, derivative products, etc. North America alone can bring in tens of millions of dollars in revenue, and the combined income of various overseas countries can also bring in tens of millions of dollars.


    The shooting cost of "Rush Hour" was only 35 million US dollars.


    Orion Films, which has overseas distribution channels, has a terrifying revenue capacity.


    Another film, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, is still wrangling. Twentieth Century Fox has been delaying the payment of the film''s first North American box office share.


    "The North American box office share of Mr. and Mrs. Smith and the payment of peripheral copyright income should not be a big problem."


    In the conference room of Orion Films, Nancy Utley just talked about the North American box office share of Mr. and Mrs. Smith and the payment of peripheral copyright income.


    "Twentieth Century Fox can at most delay for a while, otherwise we can solve the problem through legal channels."


    Orion Pictures, with sufficient funds, would not mind a multi-year legal battle with 20th Century Fox.


    Even, being able to go to court with 20th Century Fox may not be a good thing for Orion Pictures, and it can play a long-term promotional advertisement all over the world.


    "Unless Tom Rothman can ignore the opinions of the board and shareholders, it will never cost tens of millions of dollars."


    Speaking of this, Nancy Utley suddenly felt a little ridiculous. Facing Orion Pictures'' terrifying revenue and sufficient funds, many of 20th Century Fox''s methods were useless.


    Even, in a short period of time, 20th Century Fox may not be able to mobilize more funds than Orion Pictures.


    "As for the overseas box office!" She spread her hands, "I think everyone should have known about 20th Century Fox''s plan."


    It is almost equivalent to saying that Orion Pictures chose to give up the overseas income of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.


    Ryan thought for a while, "Ignore the overseas income of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" for the time being, and try to get the film''s North American income first."


    "Another piece of news is released, saying that "Inception" will be released at the same time as "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace"."


    Sofia Coppola was taken aback, and quickly said: "You don''t really intend to do this, do you?"


    The eyes of the rest of the people were also focused on Ryan.


    "How is it possible!" Ryan naturally didn''t really have such a plan, "It''s just a news release."


    Hearing what Ryan said, Sofia Coppola couldn''t help but breathe a sigh of relief, otherwise she really didn''t know how to face George Lucas.


    "Just to create a little pressure on 20th Century Fox, Sophia explained to George for me." Ryan explained.


    Several people felt relieved, as long as they didn''t really intend to do so.


    No one dares to underestimate the influence of Star Wars and George Lucas.


    The original "Inception" had a North American box office of US$292 million, an overseas box office of US$532 million, and a global box office of US$825 million.


    "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" has a North American box office of 431 million US dollars, an overseas box office of 643 million US dollars, and a global box office of 1.074 billion US dollars.


    The release of the two films at the same time is undoubtedly a lose-lose situation.


    Ryan would never do that unless it was a headshot.


    "By the way, how are the preparations for "Blade Warrior" going!" Ryan asked suddenly.


    Compared with "Tomb Raider", "Rush Hour 2", "American Pie 2", which is also under preparation, and "Death is Coming" which is currently being filmed.


    The budget of "Blade Warrior" is only 45 million US dollars, which is far lower than the investment budget of "Tomb Raider" and "Rush Hour 2".


    However, the shooting of "Blade Warrior" has a different meaning, which is related to Orion Pictures'' future series of film shooting plans.


    Jon Felthammer was shocked, and immediately said: "The director is tentatively determined to be Stephen Norrington. The crew will officially start filming in July, and I will personally serve as the producer of the film."


    "And Wesley Snipes has agreed to sign a three-film contract at one time, and he can join the crew next month."


    "There is no need to save money." Ryan said very seriously: "And make a publicity plan for this film in advance, and even increase the publicity budget."


    "Even if the film cannot reap the investment cost from the North American box office market, the release of "Blade Warrior" should be used to hype up the popularity of Marvel superhero movies."


    Marvel Comics superhero movies are not created overnight, but a market that has been cultivated through the release of one film after another, gradually accumulating a large number of fan groups.


    Only then did series of films such as "Spiderman" and "Iron Man" sell well.


    "Don''t worry." Jon Fertimer nodded emphatically.


    "Demi!"


    Ryan''s eyes fell on Demi, "From the end of the year, we will gather funds, and the company will have a relatively large merger and acquisition plan."


    "Sophia, remember to inform Mr. Swift that some of the funds will be withdrawn from the stock market before the end of the year."


    "No problem." Demi agreed.


    Sofia Coppola also agreed.


    "Can you explain it?"


    "Next, which company are you planning to acquire!" Nancy Utley was a little at a loss.


    Such a large mobilization of funds, I am afraid that the acquisition is not a small company.


    Could it be DreamWorks Animation Studios!


    "Amazing Comics." Ryan didn''t hide anything, "I plan to fully acquire Marvel Comics in the name of Orion Pictures."


    Ryan has remained in close contact with Avi-Allard since meeting him, and has even bought some Marvel Comics shares with his help.


    Marvel Comics?


    "Blade Warrior"!


    Nancy-Utley took a deep breath, slightly lost in thought.


    This is the plan that Orion Pictures has been hiding in the dark, whether it is overseas distribution channels, or a stake in the digital field and Weta special effects studio.


    Even "Blade", which is in preparation for filming, and Marvel Comics, which is preparing to be acquired, are all centered around superhero character movies.


    In other words, "Blade Warrior" is just the beginning, a water test work of Orion Pictures, and the next Marvel Comics superhero movie is the core of the whole plan.


    However, she only guessed part of it right.


    "Are you going to direct it yourself?" she asked, staring closely at Ryan.


    For such an important plan, Ryan will definitely choose to direct it himself.


    "X-Men!"


    "When the filming of "Inception" is over, I will personally prepare for the filming of "X-Men."


    "Before that, Orion Pictures needs to successfully acquire Marvel Comics." Ryan said lightly.


    If "Blade" is just testing the waters, then "X-Men" will be the beginning of Marvel''s superhero movies.


    As for the Marvel Comics!


    As long as Avi-Allard makes progress, Orion Pictures will immediately form an acquisition team and head to Marvel Comics headquarters.


    The rest of the preparatory work is proceeding step by step, and the only thing Ryan needs to focus on is raising enough funds.


    Fortunately, "Ice Age" is a big hit right now, and for a long time, Orion Pictures will receive a sum of money every month.


    In addition, there are revenues from "Rush Hour" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." UU reading


    What''s more, Blue Sky Studio is about to go public soon.


    Ryan hired a professional team from Wall Street when he started working on Ice Age. A detailed listing plan was formulated for Blue Sky Studios, which is almost a replica of the listing of Pixar Animation Studios in 1995.


    The film "Ice Age" was released on May 15, and it was a big hit at the North American box office on the first day.


    On May 26th, Blue Sky Studio was officially listed on NASDAQ, offering shares at a price of US$23 per share.


    Many people Ryan knows, including actors, producers, directors, etc. who have worked with him before, even Cindy Crawford and Charlize Theron have invested a lot of money in stocks.


    Even Swift used a hidden fund account to buy a lot of shares in Blue Sky Studios.


    In less than half an hour, it soared from $23 per share to $45 per share, and the market value of Blue Sky Studio directly exceeded $1.6 billion.


    "Ice Age", which is currently being screened at the global box office, is expected to bring in a lot of revenue. Blue Sky Studio''s revenue report can definitely exceed the expectations of most investors.


    In just one day, not only Ryan''s personal wealth skyrocketed, but also many friends he knew also made a fortune from it.


    Cindy Crawford has considered cashing out her stock and buying a mansion in Beverly Hills.


    Charlize Theron is preparing to donate medical equipment, medicines and food worth millions of dollars to South Africa in her own name.


    Ryan can''t cash out immediately, and he can''t sell any shares during the six-month lock-up period.


    Of course, after the lock-up period is over, he will let Swift gradually reduce the shares of Blue Sky Studio, and wait for the Nasdaq Internet crisis to break out, and then buy it back at a low price.


    Once you come and go, you can make a fortune.

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    On the second day after Blue Sky Studios went public, Ryan took a flight back to New Zealand quietly and returned to the preparations for the crew of "Inception".


    As a sci-fi movie, the crew needs to prepare a lot of things, such as various props, costumes, shooting scenes, etc. in the Biri movie.


    It is impossible for "Inception" to be filmed only in New Zealand, and it also needs to go to London for on-site shooting.


    The difference from the original version is that Christopher Nolan wanted to shoot in real scenes, and he was very resistant to computer CGI technology. In the original film, there were not many scenes shot with computer CGI technology.


    Ryan is just the opposite. Instead of having any resistance to computer cgi technology, he is very supportive.


    As a commercial director, you must consider it from the perspective of income. In many cases, the cost of live-action shooting far exceeds that of computer-based CGI shooting.


    Of course, when necessary, Ryan does not reject live shooting.


    To put it bluntly, as long as it feels reasonable, Ryan doesn''t mind shooting in any way.


    Computer cgi special effects will be widely and even critically used in the filming and production process of "Inception". It is estimated that there may be 900 to 1,500 CGI technology shots used in the entire "Inception".


    Much more than the original.


    The special effects working group formed by Digital Domain and Blue Sky Studios has already been stationed in the studio in Wellington.


    From the external structure of the building to the internal rooms, as well as every small detail, they will be photographed as material.


    These high-precision photo materials are then used as "baked textures" and pasted on the 3D model, and finally become the entire virtual scene.


    It seems a very simple process, but there are only a few special effects studios in Hollywood that can complete it.


    These include Digital Domain and Blue Sky Studios.


    In fact, the first films produced using computer cgi technology on a large scale were the animated feature film "Toy Story" produced by Pixar Animation Studios and "Ice Age" produced by Blue Sky Studios.


    There is also "Toy Story 2" being produced by Pixar Animation Studios, which is a full-digital 3D animated feature film.


    Without the technical support of the digital field and Blue Sky Studios, Ryan may not be able to shoot "Inception" at this stage.


    Of course, technical support from Pixar Animation Studios and Industrial Light & Magic is also available.


    According to the requirements of the script of "Inception", the requirements for the entire shooting scene are very high, and many factors need to be considered.


    Things like shadow casting from light, and hiding penetrations in buildings, and avoiding goofy shots.


    With the existing technology, it is a challenging job for the digital field and Blue Sky Studio.


    So on the second day after returning to New Zealand, Ryan made it mandatory for the crew to maintain close communication with the special effects production team during the upcoming filming process.


    Instead of throwing the shot to the special effects production team, the list of members of the special effects production team will appear on the subtitles of the film just like the crew.


    Needless to say now, even in another ten years, for many Hollywood crews, the status of the special effects production team is very embarrassing.


    On the one hand, the special effects production team is an indispensable part of the shooting process, and it can almost be said to be a hero, but on the other hand, they don''t get the treatment they deserve.


    Ryan must change this situation and improve the status of the special effects production team. In the future filming process of the crew, computer cgi technology is the most critical link, and there is no room for any mistakes.


    By the last day of May, most of the props needed for the shooting had been shipped to the studio in Wellington.


    Among them is a shooting prop that is very eye-catching, a spinning top made of all-metal appearance, the most important prop for the protagonist of the future film.


    "This is the totem spinning top?"


    Leonardo DiCaprio looked at the metal top on the table, and suddenly remembered the setting in the script, "Now the top is not spinning, that is to say, I am not in a dream."


    Ryan was dumbfounded by his words, "That''s in the movie, not reality."


    "In reality, this is just an ordinary metal top."


    Leonardo DiCaprio shrugged and said, "You made me feel more about the characters."


    As he spoke, Leonardo DiCaprio took the spinning top in his hand. It was only the size of one knuckle, and the length of two knuckles was small, but the weight itself was not light. "What material is this made of? !"


    "I''m not too sure." Ryan didn''t ask this either. "It should be a certain kind of metal."


    Leonardo DiCaprio played for a while, put the top back on the table, and suddenly became a little hesitant and asked: "I heard that the movie will be released in early May next year!"


    Also coming out in early May next year is "Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace."


    "The release time initially set by Orion Films should be mid-July or late August, and "Inception" will not be released in early May."


    Ryan smiled and continued: "Don''t worry, that''s just a rumor. In the future, the film will not be released at the same time as "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace"."


    This is the news that Ryan asked to release. Twentieth Century Fox has initially set the release time of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace", and it is expected to be released in early May next year.


    Ryan, of course, will not really be the first iron, and put "Inception" in early May, and "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" will be released at the same time.


    "Inception" is only an original sci-fi film, while "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" is one of the Star Wars series of films with a large amount of accumulated fan support.


    The entire Star Wars series of films can be regarded as a symbol of an era representing the United States, and even the number one series of films in the world.


    Ryan isn''t that idiotic for an original film to be released at the same time as a Star Wars film.


    Not to mention, George Lucas has helped him a lot.


    That night, George Lucas made a phone call in person. Ryan explained a little on the phone, and it was nothing more than creating some pressure on 20th Century Fox.


    It is not aimed at "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" to make it pay the North American box office share and surrounding copyright income of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" as soon as possible.


    Speaking of which, Twentieth Century Fox did feel a little bit of pressure.


    With the combination of Ryan Gosling and Leonardo DiCaprio, and an investment budget of up to 130 million US dollars, no one dares to underestimate such a film.


    The same goes for Twentieth Century Fox.


    If the release date of "Inception" is really released at the same time as "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace", it is definitely not good news for 20th Century Fox.


    This Star Wars series film "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" is not only the most important project of Twentieth Century Fox in recent times, but also related to the shooting plan of the next two remaining Star Wars series films .


    Long before the official filming of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace", Lucasfilm reached a shooting agreement with 20th Century Fox, planning to shoot a trilogy instead of a single film.


    "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" is just the beginning of the Star Wars prequels, and there are two more films to follow.


    "Is it news from within Orion Films?"


    Twentieth Century Fox CEO Tom Rothman sat behind the desk with an uneasy expression on his face. If he were any director, he wouldn''t have to worry about anything.


    Even, it can be listened as a joke.


    But Ryan Gosling?


    From "The Blair Witch" and "The Evil Invasion" to "Terminator 3" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", every film that cooperates with 20th Century Fox is a global hit, often creating unimaginable score.


    Even with all his faith in George Lucas and the Star Wars franchise, Tom Rothman is a little worried.


    No one in Hollywood can ignore a film directed by Ryan Gosling, not even 20th Century Fox.


    Colette Singer''s face was a bit serious, "Sophia Coppola said it personally, it seems that it was because she was dissatisfied with the North American box office share of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" and the payment of surrounding copyright income."


    "What a lunatic." Tom Rothman couldn''t help cursing in a low voice, "Isn''t he afraid that Orion Pictures won''t be able to recover the investment cost?"


    "That''s a $130 million investment!"


    Tom Rothman almost gritted his teeth and said that the investment of up to 130 million US dollars is not a small amount even for 20th Century Fox.


    What worries him the most is that the result of the two films being released at the same time is very likely to be a lose-lose.


    Even if "Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace" can eventually outperform Ryan Gosling''s "Inception," I''m afraid it will lose a lot of box office revenue.


    "He can afford to lose."


    Colette Singer sighed, "The successful listing of Blue Sky Studios has made Ryan Gosling''s net worth soar. Even if he loses 130 million US dollars in investment, it will not have much impact on him."


    "What''s more..." He said helplessly: ""Inception" may not be unable to reap investment costs."


    "At the same time, he is also one of the major shareholders of Yahoo!, and recently invested in a search engine company in the name of Orion Films."


    Yahoo''s stock price has been risingThe price per share has reached about 170 US dollars, which is more than ten times faster than the price Ryan bought Yahoo shares at the beginning, and it is still rising. Almost like 20th Century Fox.


    "Yahoo shareholders!"


    Tom Rothman was silent for a while, "Don''t continue to procrastinate on the North American income payment of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and ask the animation department, when will the production of "Frozen Planet" be completed!"


    America is a money society after all, as wealth increases, many things can change


    "Tell Meledandri that as long as the release of "Frozen Planet" meets expectations in the future, then I can support his decision to make a 3D animated feature film." He said suddenly.


    In the early 1990s, a number of Hollywood giants began to pay attention to the animated feature film market, so they established animation production departments one after another, including 20th Century Fox.


    "Frozen Planet", which is under production, is an important project of 20th Century Fox in the animated feature film.


    A few days later, 20th Century Fox received news that it would pay Mr. and Mrs. Smith''s North American box office share and surrounding copyright revenue before the next weekend, and invited Nancy Utley to talk for a long time.


    In response, Orion Pictures stated that the release date of "Inception" will not be early May next year, but around mid-July, and it will not be released at the same time as "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace".


    Just when Orion Films officially announced the future release date of "Inception", Ryan, who was far away in New Zealand, was already preparing to start filming.


    At the beginning of June, the crews of "Inception" and "Lord of the Rings" started filming almost at the same time, and the Wellington studio suddenly became busy.

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    The temperature in Wellington in June is somewhat cool in the morning.


    However, inside the Wellington studio is a fiery scene, with crew members coming in and out everywhere, and at first glance, it seems very busy.


    Located in the studio of the "Inception" crew, several shooting scenes have been built, and most of the shots in the film will be shot here in the future.


    Ryan took a look at today''s shooting plan, briefly revised it, handed it to Emma Thomas, got up and went to the studio, and checked the preparations in advance.


    "Jack, pay attention to the background light, it shouldn''t be too bright."


    "Camera one moves to the left, camera two backs up a little bit, backs up a little bit."


    "Makeup artist, change Leonardo''s look again, remember to be more mature, and don''t overlap with the look in "Titanic"."


    Ryan stared at Leonardo DiCaprio for a while, frowning slightly, he was too young.


    Fortunately, Leonardo DiCaprio can be matured through makeup.


    After ordering the makeup artist, Ryan walked out of the dressing room and went to another dressing room.


    Compared with Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron''s shape is obviously much better, fully setting off her delicate face and slender figure.


    Looking at it from a distance, people can''t help but see it.


    Compared with the original version of Ellen Paige who starred in "Dream Builder" Adrian, Charlize Theron is taller and more temperamental, unlike Ellen Paige who is only 1.55 meters tall.


    To be honest, Ryan is a little confused as to why the original crew chose Ellen-Paige. Let alone her height of 1.55 meters, she is not very popular with European and American audiences just because of her appearance.


    Finally, choose a beautiful vase with a beautiful appearance and a tall figure.


    Of course, the possibility of insider transactions cannot be ruled out.


    "Charlie, I will use high-speed slow motion to shoot, which is slightly different from before."


    Ryan said something that needs to be considered, "The confetti that will splash out in a while is not dangerous, so don''t show any fear."


    "Don''t worry, I''m ready." Charlize Theron nodded slightly.


    Ryan didn''t say anything more, then turned and left the dressing room.


    Then, he asked the pyrotechnician to make sure nothing went wrong.


    After checking it all, Ryan sat behind the monitor and called the crew to get ready to start filming.


    A few minutes passed, and the crew officially started filming.


    "It''s been said that we only use a small fraction of our brain''s potential, but that''s only during our waking hours."


    Leonardo DiCaprio, who had repainted his makeup, looked sideways at Charlize Theron and said, "When we are asleep, our brains can do almost anything."


    At the beginning of filming, he seemed to be a different person, no longer the young boy in "Titanic", but a mature man, "so, there will be many strange dreams when he falls asleep."


    Charlize Theron reached out to pick up the coffee, took a sip, seemed to hide her surprise, and asked, "Like what?"


    Leonardo-DiCaprio tapped the table and said, "Imagine when you design a building, you consciously design each part, but sometimes it feels like the building is building itself, understand me mean?"


    Charlize Theron nodded subconsciously one after another, "Yes, I just need to find out."


    It has to be said that Charlize Theron''s acting skills have improved a lot, and she is more than a notch better than when she was filming "The Truman Show".


    Leonardo - DiCaprio is slightly worse.


    Of course, Leonardo DiCaprio, who has just been trained by Cameron, is also very good in acting.


    It''s just that Charlize Theron''s aura is too strong, faintly overwhelming Leonardo DiCaprio as the protagonist.


    "OK!"


    "Pause."


    Ryan yelled to stop, got up and came to Charlize-Theron, "Charlie, restrain yourself for a while."


    After all, the protagonist of the film is Leonardo DiCaprio, not Charlize Theron.


    He doesn''t want the final film to be filmed, just like "Snow White and the Huntsman", in terms of Charlize-Theron''s acting skills and aura, the finished film starred Kristen Stewart.


    Well, Leonardo - DiCaprio''s acting skills are much better than Kristen - Stewart, and Charlize - Theron is still far behind the former King Cypriot.


    "Leonardo, you need to be more mature and stable."


    "The role you play is an international fugitive who lost his lover. In order to forgive his crime, he is forming a team to complete an impossible task, not an ordinary person." Ryan patted Leonardo - DiCaprio''s shoulder.


    To put it bluntly, neither Leonardo DiCaprio nor Charlize Theron''s acting skills have reached the peak of their previous lives.


    However, the two are different.


    Charlize-Theron starred in "Terminator 3" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" one after another. The roles she played in the two films were all tough women, but now "Dream Builder" Adrian is just a woman who wants to An ordinary girl looking for a job.


    Leonardo-DiCaprio is exactly the opposite of her. The characters in "Titanic" or "Romeo and Juliet" are too weak, but the "Dream Stealer" Dom- Cobb is a mature man full of charm.


    Fortunately, the crew had just started filming, and Ryan had enough time to explain the plot to the two of them.


    "Ten minutes of rest, let''s do it again." Ryan finally ordered.


    Next, it took a whole morning to shoot just a simple shot, and Ryan was satisfied.


    As for the confetti that was originally planned to be filmed, it could only be filmed in the afternoon.


    It''s just that they didn''t expect that just after lunch, a thick layer of dark clouds suddenly gathered over Wellington, and the outside became pitch black.


    Not long after, lightning and thunder appeared in the sky, and a violent storm suddenly descended.


    Even if the sound insulation effect of the studio is very good, the sound of lightning and thunder can still be faintly heard.


    In desperation, Ryan could only ask the crew to temporarily stop filming.


    It is true that the post-production of the film can silence the sound, but the external noise also affects the emotions of the actors, and the studio staff does not recommend that the crew continue to shoot to avoid lightning strikes.


    It is best to stop the large-scale use of electrical appliances immediately, and even the personnel of the third-party insurance company suggested that the filming be suspended.


    Don''t underestimate lightning strikes. Thousands of people die from lightning strikes all over the world every year, and the number of people injured by lightning strikes may be 5 to 10 times the number of deaths caused by lightning strikes.


    The bad weather, not to mention the inability to continue shooting, made it difficult to leave the studio. It was raining heavily outside, and it seemed to be mixed with some hail.


    Ryan simply gave up his plan to leave the studio and went to the temporary office, waiting for the situation outside to improve.


    "How about a cup of hot coffee!"


    Gently drumming the door, Nicole Kidman walked in with a steaming cup of coffee.


    Hearing the sound, Ryan looked up and couldn''t help but be amazed.


    Nicole-Kidman is wearing a long red dress today, revealing her white and pink shoulders, matching her white to transparent skin and glamorous appearance, she has a strange charm.


    What caught Ryan''s attention the most was that a pair of slender and straight legs were exposed under her skirt, and a pair of delicate jade feet were not wearing stockings, but simply wearing a pair of red high-heeled shoes. Jade toes with **** purple nail polish.


    Ryan only glanced at it, then quickly looked away, reached out to take the coffee, "Thank you."


    "I just asked the local staff." Nicole Kidman sat down gracefully across from Ryan, "This rainstorm won''t last long, and it won''t take long for it to pass."


    "I hope so, I don''t want to go back in the rain." Ryan felt a little tired, so he reached out and rubbed his temples.


    Seeing Ryan seemed a little uncomfortableNicole Kidman stood up very naturally, walked to Ryan, stretched out a pair of slender jade hands with red nail polish on them, put them on the On Ryan''s temples, he rubbed gently.


    "You should rest for a while, it will feel better."


    Feeling the soft hands with a hint of coolness, and the smell that belonged to Nicole Kidman, Ryan didn''t have any intention of refusing, and enjoyed it peacefully, "I have to ask many things in person."


    "Also, now is not the time to rest."


    As he spoke, Ryan seemed to lean on Nicole Kidman, and he could almost hear the other''s heartbeat.


    Nicole-Kidman suddenly realized that something was wrong, a trace of rosiness appeared on her fair skin, and she took half a step back calmly.


    She moved a little further away from Ryan, and she took the initiative to change the topic, "I heard that Orion Films is planning to shoot a film with a female protagonist, and it will star Angelina-Jolie!"


    With an investment of up to 80 million U.S. dollars, the protagonist is Angelina Jolie, the man of the gossip and lace news. It is difficult not to attract attention.


    Ryan didn''t seem to notice Nicole Kidman''s movements, and gently closed his eyes, enjoying the other party''s service without any scruples, "Orion Pictures has always planned to shoot several films with female protagonists, "Tomb Raider" "Shadow" is just one of them."


    In addition to "Tomb Raider", Orion Pictures also obtained the copyright of an unlisted game adaptation from a Japanese game company.


    In addition, there is also a TV series adaptation copyright, which is also a film with a female protagonist.


    If it weren''t for the fact that Hollywood film companies rarely shoot films with female protagonists, Orion Films may not be able to easily obtain the film adaptation copyright of this TV series.

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    Next, the two talked about it for a while, there was no deviant behavior, not even ambiguity, they just enjoyed a service.


    After about half an hour, just like Nicole Kidman said, the storm didn''t last too long.


    When the torrential rain outside stopped completely, Ryan went out for a stroll. Looking around, there were scenes of strong winds raging everywhere. Many cars were smashed into a pile of scrap metal. The legal counsel of the crew could only contact insurance company


    Charlize Theron took down a hailstone the size of a child''s fist from a car belonging to the crew, "This time the Wellington government probably lost a lot."


    Not only the loss is not small, I am afraid that some small insurance companies will face bankruptcy crisis, and the government will have to spend a large amount of money as maintenance costs.


    "In a while, in the name of the crew, I will contact the local government to see if there is anything that needs help." Ryan said after thinking for a while.


    He will not donate large sums of money in the name of the crew, he is here to enjoy tax rebates, not to do charity.


    Of course, some help is still needed.


    Ryan threw out the hailstone in his hands, wiped his hands with a paper towel, "Cindy, how is that side?"


    "She was still participating in an art auction in France and didn''t come back." Charlize Theron brushed her hair with her hands.


    "However, she has already contacted the Kering Group, who is very willing to reach a long-term cooperation with Orion Films, and will ship the two artworks you want to buy to Los Angeles as a gift."


    Shipping to Los Angeles!


    Ryan frowned subconsciously. Los Angeles is not a good choice. If he is banned from being shipped out of the United States, his efforts will be in vain. "Contact Cindy and let the Kering Group ship it to Xiangjiang for safekeeping. I will go to Xiangjiang personally."


    "Yes, if you want to come to Kering Group, you should not refuse." Charlize-Theron agreed immediately.


    The two turned around and returned to the entrance of the studio. Ryan said to Charlize Theron: "Take a break, the crew will continue shooting later."


    As for the Kering Group that the two talked about just now!


    It is the third largest luxury goods group in the world, and has more or less connections with a number of Hollywood film companies and stars, and Orion Films is one of the most dynamic film companies in Hollywood.


    Being able to get the long-term cooperation of Orion Films is of great benefit to the Kering Group.


    Otherwise, if Cindy Crawford came to the door alone, the other party would not be so generous as to give away two artworks casually.


    In fact, Ryan has no interest in so-called artworks at all.


    However, the two works of art collected by the Pino family, who are in charge of the Kering Group, should be accurately said to be antiques, which have special significance in themselves.


    The heads of the rat and the rabbit among the animal heads of the twelve zodiac signs in the previous life were donated by the Wuchang of the Pino family to the other side of the Pacific Ocean to win favor.


    In the future, Ryan will also choose to do the same, in the name of Orion Films, donate the head of the mouse and the head of the rabbit to the museum on the other side of the Pacific to win the favor of the public and movie fans.


    Even, Jiahe also sent people to Wanwan to find the whereabouts of the dragon head.


    These are several blockbusters for Orion Pictures to fully penetrate the market across the Pacific in the future.


    At the same time, Ryan also inquired about the whereabouts of the remaining animal heads from a group of European and American art companies in his own name.


    As long as the price is right, he doesn''t mind buying them and donating them one by one to the museum across the Pacific.


    In fact, Ryan doesn''t know why some people are so obsessed with the twelve faucets. Anyway, many people in the previous life cared about this, as if they gave it some different meaning.


    After resting for half an hour, the crew cleaned up the car that had been ravaged by the storm outside, and handed over the rest to the third-party insurance company personnel.


    Ryan glanced at the expression on the representative of the third-party insurance company. It seemed a little unsightly. He was very sensible and didn''t go forward to ask about the specific loss. He turned around and walked into the studio, clapping his hands, "Guys, start shooting."


    Then the morning shot continued, still featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Charlize Theron.


    In a coffee shop that was built, Leonardo DiCaprio and Charlize Theron sat down respectively, surrounded by some extras.


    Ryan went back behind the monitor and carefully observed the two''s every move. Unlike "Terminator 3", which is also a sci-fi film, the acting skills of the two are more demanding.


    The opportunity for Xiao Lizi to face off against Emperor Sai cannot be easily wasted.


    "Pure inspiration, huh?"


    "And in a dream, the brain will keep doing this continuously." Leonardo DiCaprio took out a pen from his pocket and scratched on the napkin on the coffee table, "Creation and perception, the two The process happens synchronously."


    According to the previous setting, he drew patterns on the paper, "Our brains are so amazing that we don''t realize it at all."


    "You are actually sleeping in the very center of the dream workshop!" Leonardo DiCaprio stared at Charlize Theron and said casually, "This is your first lesson in sharing dreams!"


    Hearing these words, Charlize-Theron''s expression changed, and she looked around in a panic. It turned out that she had unknowingly entered the dream world, and the real world was not in front of her eyes.


    Seeing this, Leonardo DiCaprio immediately reminded, "Calm down! Adni, keep calm!"


    Judging from the monitor, Leonardo DiCaprio and Charlize Theron are in much better condition than in the morning.


    At least Charlize-Theron has restrained a lot, and the two seem to be born with a protagonist aura. Just a simple dialogue can attract the attention of the audience.


    This kind of combination is exactly the strong confrontation that Ryan wants, not a show between an uncle and a little loli.


    The actress Ellen Paige, who played the role of "Dream Builder" Adrian in the original version, is too short, while Leonardo DiCaprio is 1.80 meters tall, which is a stark contrast.


    Of course, it is also possible that the director did this on purpose, trying to weaken the charm of the role of "Dream Builder" Adrian, and fully reflect the role of "Dream Stealer" played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film.


    Ryan felt that there was no need for this. A sexy, tall and beautiful vase is also liked by the audience.


    Well, especially the male audience.


    Besides, Charlize Theron is not a vase.


    The two protagonists and the heroine play with each other, which is what the audience wants to see most, rather than a one-man show by Leonardo DiCaprio.


    The next moment, at the fruit stall not far away, there was a loud "boom", like fireworks, turning into countless confetti splashing out.


    Leonardo DiCaprio sat there motionless, while Charlize Theron had a look of surprise on her face, looking at the dreamlike scene in front of her.


    Not long after, with the two of them at the center, explosions exploded everywhere in the studio, and **** of confetti scattered and flew all over the sky.


    Immediately afterwards, even the cafe and the ground exploded, enveloping Leonardo DiCaprio and Charlize Theron, countless confetti fell from their sides,


    Charlize Theron looked around in surprise, but Leonardo DiCaprio''s expression remained unchanged, as if everything was under his control.


    After a full half an hour, the sound of the explosion disappeared, leaving the sky full of confetti falling like snowflakes.


    It seems that there are explosion scenes everywhere, but in fact, there is no gunpowder at all, and all the gas is used, which is very safe.


    Ryan nodded in satisfaction and shouted yes.


    Normally, this scene was originally an outdoor scene, and it needed to be shot on location in downtown Wellington.


    However, there are too many paper scraps produced by the explosion, not only it takes a lot of time to clean up, but also the cost is a problem.


    If one fails, environmental protection organizations will come to your door.


    In order to avoid trouble, Ryan simply chose to shoot in the studio and leave the rest to the special effects production team.


    Otherwise, the crew would have to compensate for the business loss of the half-street shops if they were filmed in the original live-action mode.


    Another advantage of the studio is that the lighting and camera positions can be adjusted arbitrarily. Otherwise, the crew needs to place six cameras in different positions, and there is simply not enough space for outdoor cafes.


    Ryan took a look at the shooting effect and felt very satisfied. Leonardo DiCaprio and Charlize Theron, who were in the center of the explosion, seemed to be slowed down under the high-speed slow motion shooting. .


    "Sophia, hand over the shot to the special effects production team, and back it up according to the original rules." Ryan turned and said to Sofia Coppola, who was acting as the assistant director.


    Backup is the rule of Orion Films. Every time the film crew shoots a shot, it will be backed up as soon as possible One copy will be handed over to the special effects production team or kept in the film crew, and the other copy will be taken The studio''s safe, the last copy is shipped by a third-party insurance company to the bank''s safe.


    Although it will increase some shooting costs, it also avoids some emergencies.


    "Emma, ??ask someone to clean it up, other personnel can go back to rest, and don''t need to shoot at night." Ryan looked at the time, and it was almost dinner time, and there was no time to shoot the next scene.


    Unless it is in a hurry, the crew has almost no night scenes. The night scenes will also be shot during the day and replaced with night backgrounds.


    Emma-Thomas nodded and called the cleaning company to come and clean up the trash in the studio.


    One advantage of the Hollywood crew is that a lot of work in the crew does not require the crew members to do it themselves, but hires a professional company to sort it out.


    Unlike some crews on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, they can''t wait to use one person as eight people, and they have to do everything.

 Chapter 266： material

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    "Inception" is different from ordinary sci-fi movies. There are no alien warships, lightsabers, or space exploration plots. It is more like a game action movie with a sci-fi cloak.


    This is very similar to "The Matrix" filmed this year.


    That''s right, "The Matrix" was filmed as scheduled, and the appearance of "Terminator 3" did not change Warner Bros.'' investment in "The Matrix".


    Even, Warner Bros. also planned to invite Charlize-Theron to play, but was rejected by Charlie because he had no schedule.


    As for whether the film will be as popular as the original version when it is released next year? Still hit the box office! Not even Ryan could have predicted it.


    It was nearing evening, and most of the crew came to a restaurant near the hotel for dinner.


    These expenses are naturally paid by the crew.


    Ryan sits at a table with Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman.


    "This role is a small challenge for Charlie." Ryan cut a small piece of steak and chewed it in his mouth. "You have to know how to restrain yourself."


    "This can be learned from Nicole."


    Nicole Kidman smiled slightly, "Maybe it''s because I rarely act in action movies."


    "Charlie, if you have a chance, you can try to polish yourself in the independent film circle."


    Many Hollywood first- and second-tier actresses will try to go to the independent film circle to hone their acting skills.


    This is the cleanest and easiest way.


    Whether it was Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, or even Angelina Jolie in the previous life, there were no exceptions.


    "I''m afraid I don''t have extra time to shoot a literary film." Charlize-Theron has not been famous for a long time, and it is far from transformation, and she has no intention of going to the independent film circle.


    The degree of confusion in the Hollywood independent film circle is far better than that of commercial films.


    What''s more, she really doesn''t have any schedule for the time being, otherwise she wouldn''t refuse the invitation from Warner Bros.


    After simply eating a piece of steak, Ryan put down the tableware, picked up a script from his side, put it on the dining table and began to revise it carefully.


    Seeing this, Nicole Kidman glanced at Ryan, then whispered to Charlize Theron: "He always works while eating?"


    Charlize Theron shrugged. "Occasionally."


    "Generally speaking, only when he is dissatisfied with a certain script will he often find time to revise it."


    "Okay." Nicole Kidman didn''t ask about the name of the script curiously. It is well known that Ryan would write one or two scripts from time to time, which would be filed with the Editorial Association.


    "Let''s go out together!" She pointed to the bathroom, and then said to Charlize Theron.


    "Okay." Charlize Theron nodded.


    The two got up and walked towards the bathroom.


    Ryan continued to sit at the dinner table and revise the script.


    "X-Men" is a team consisting of Wolverine, Professor X, Magneto, Storm, Cyclops, and Jean Gray. Each character in the team has its own charm.


    Therefore, the script of "X-Men" has a certain degree of difficulty in writing.


    It is impossible for Ryan to remember every detail in the original "X-Men", so he can only write out the main line of several characters in the team first, then add a little bit according to the plot in the comics, and finally continue to revise.


    At first glance, "X-Men" is a bit like "Avengers", but there are differences between the two.


    From the first "X-Men", it appeared as a team, and then the characters in it were taken out individually, such as "Wolverine" and "Deadpool".


    "The Avengers" starts with "Iron Man", "The Incredible Hulk", "Thor" and "Captain America: Pioneer of the Avengers", and finally completes the collection of Avengers on the screen.


    As for "Spider-Man", it singles out everything.


    From this point of view, the superhero characters of Marvel Comics are more suitable for revision than the superhero characters of DC Comics.


    The troika Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman under DC Comics are all colder than each other, and Superman''s ability can often beat all the villains, but Batman is soy sauce all the way, and Wonder Woman is between the two. between.


    The superheroes under Marvel Comics are more down-to-earth. Spider-Man is just an ordinary high school student, and Iron Man is a rich second-generation, originally ordinary people.


    Batman, the only ordinary person in the troika of DC comics, is not only a super rich man, but also wears a mask all day long, so cold as hell.


    As the richest Iron Man in Marvel comics, he is more like an ordinary person. In front of countless people, he took the initiative to lift his mask and admit that I am Iron Man.


    So Ryan has never worried about Warner Bros. and DC Comics, only worried about the characterization of the "X-Men" script.


    To put it bluntly, the audience must have a sense of substitution at first glance.


    That''s pretty critical for a superhero movie.


    Not long after, Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron came out of the bathroom, returned to the dining table and chairs and sat down.


    Ryan smelled a faint smell of cigarettes, no need to ask, since the two of them went to the bathroom just now, they must have gone to smoke.


    It is very common for Hollywood female stars to smoke, and even a lot of them smoke...big...marijuana.


    "Please, women who smoke can easily accelerate aging." Ryan reminded without hesitation amidst the speechless stares of the two.


    Nicole Kidman rolled her eyes, "Don''t ask us for your standards."


    Except for the occasional flirting, Ryan can be said to be perfect. He almost never smokes, drinks alcohol, and even has no interest in gambling.


    According to Ryan himself, this is to be responsible for his health, and to put it bluntly, it is to cherish his life.


    As someone who has lived a new life once, he doesn''t want to suffer from a lot of sudden illnesses because of smoking and drinking.


    Ryan shook his head, took the script on the dining table, got up and greeted the two to leave together, and planned to teach Charlize-Theron a good lesson when he went back.


    As for Nicole Kidman, there was nothing he could do, he couldn''t teach Mrs. Cruise.


    When he came outside the restaurant, Ryan saw Daniel Green standing next to a car, so he told the two of them and came to the car alone.


    Daniel Green acted as the driver and drove the car onto the road, "Kate, I found a lot of material in the UK, and the content is very exciting."


    "He wanted to send the materials back earlier to avoid emergencies."


    "Yes, let him pay attention to safety." Ryan nodded, "In case of any sudden situation, let him go to the embassy or the police station as soon as possible."


    "It''s better not to get involved in Los Angeles."


    "Don''t worry." Daniel Green was very cautious, "Even if he encounters danger, he will take the initiative to bear it."


    "What''s more, News Corporation has many competitors in the UK, and these people are eager to expose the matter."


    Having said that, Daniel Green has the guts to admire the News of the World.


    Good guy, almost all British public figures have been tapped on the phone, including some high-level government officials, members of the royal family, etc., comparable to the FBI.


    Even the FBI wouldn''t dare to do that in the UK


    "News of the World" can be said to be outrageously daring.


    "After sending the materials back, let him play on the other side of the Pacific Ocean for a while, and I will pay for all the expenses." Ryan doesn''t care about money, and hiding on the other side of the Pacific Ocean can save a lot of trouble.


    News Corporation has almost no influence across the Pacific Ocean, and it is safest to stay there, even safer than staying in the United States.


    "By the way, what happened to the autobiography!" Ryan asked.


    "Sales are pretty good." Daniel Green had a happy smile on his face.


    Based on the current sales volume, it is enough for him to live comfortably for the rest of his life.


    "Jon plans to prepare to shoot the film next year, which is expected to be released in 2000."


    For this reason, Orion Films paid a lot of money to buy out the copyright, and when future films are released, he can also get a certain percentage of the box office, which can be regarded as a double gain of fame and fortune.


    "How about it, do you want to try the feeling of acting in a movie!" Ryan said very generously: "When the crew shoots next year, you can try to play a role in the movie, such as yourself."


    "Let me play the role!" Daniel Green was stunned for a moment, and spared his neck, "Forget it, I can''t help being nervous when I see the camera."


    "Haha!" Ryan couldn''t help laughing, "It doesn''t matter, you can try it, and you can also invite your comrades in arms to come together, and you will participate in this film together to restore the real scene at that time to the greatest extent."


    "Black Hawk Down" is a war-themed film. During the filming process, a large number of actors were required to play the role of soldiers. It is entirely possible to invite some soldiers who participated in the whole project to play in person, or directly play themselves.


    It can be regarded as a selling point in future films.


    Of course, this film will be released before 9/11, otherwise, after 9/11, the image of American soldiers will plummet, and the public will lose confidence in the government and military, which will inevitably affect the box office of the film It seems that I need to find It''s time to contact the old guys from the past, it''s best to come to Los Angeles to get together. "


    Daniel Green only hesitated for a moment before choosing to agree.


    He may not care about this opportunity and income, but those comrades back then may not have had a good life, and it is not an exaggeration for them to have such an opportunity.


    For the last time, I can get some income, and even stay in Hollywood to develop.


    Not to be an actor, but a military instructor.


    Hollywood shoots some military-themed and action movies every year, and the crew needs some simple training for the actors before shooting.


    This is also the main source of income for military instructors.


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 Chapter 267： "Mulan" released

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    During the tense filming of "Inception" crew, Ryan has almost no time to pay attention to other things.


    As the time came to mid-June, the traditional hand-painted animated feature film "Mulan" produced by Disney was released on the 19th, and the scale of its opening on the first day exceeded 3,000 movie theaters.


    "Mulan" is a traditional hand-painted animation feature film carefully created by Disney after "The Lion King", and it can be regarded as a pinnacle work.


    However, the three-day box office in the first weekend of the film only earned 20.56 million US dollars, ranking second in the weekly box office list.


    It''s not like "X-Files: Conquer the Future", which was released on the same day. It earned 30.12 million US dollars in the box office in the first three days, and won the first weekly box office championship.


    The third-ranked movie is also produced by Disney, and the fourth-ranked "Ice Age" has been released for about a month, with a box office of 8.65 million US dollars in three days on weekends.


    However, the word-of-mouth of "X-Files: Conquering the Future" is not very good. After watching it, many viewers complained that the plot is not as good as the original TV series. This is a very bad adaptation.


    Some viewers even said that this is not a movie at all, but a sequel to the original TV series, and they should watch it at home instead of going to the cinema.


    The word-of-mouth of "Mulan" is also not very good, and many people expressed disappointment, it does not look like an animated feature film produced by Disney.


    Many media believe that compared with Pixar Animation Studios, Blue Sky Studios, and DreamWorks Animation Studios, it has continuously improved in technology and creativity.


    Disney is gradually declining, away from mainstream Hollywood animated feature films.


    Many parents would rather choose to take their children to watch "Ice Age", which has been released for more than a month, rather than choose to watch "Mulan".


    "Can anyone tell me why?"


    Disney CEO Michael Eisner ruthlessly threw out the box office data in his hand, glanced at the company executives on both sides, and finally fell on the director of "Mulan" Tony Bancroft.


    "Disney, actually lost to a special effects studio?"


    The predecessor of Blue Sky Studio was just a small special effects studio.


    "Tony, tell me why this happened!" Michael Eisner''s face was livid.


    Starting from Donald Duck, Snow White, and Mickey Mouse, Disney has always been a leader in the field of animation, almost monopolizing the production and distribution of Hollywood feature films.


    However, changes have taken place in recent years. First, the release of "Toy Story" by Pixar Animation Studios sounded the alarm for Disney and the hand-drawn animation feature film industry.


    Then Blue Sky Studio''s "Ice Age" was released, heralding the advent of the era of 3D animated feature films.


    What''s even more ridiculous is that the three major animation studios recognized by Hollywood actually exclude Disney.


    Tony Bancroft opened his mouth and said in silence: "I admit that the three-day box office performance of "Mulan" in the first weekend is really not ideal."


    "But as long as we continue to increase our publicity efforts, there shouldn''t be any problem with the film''s North American box office exceeding 100 million U.S. dollars."


    The production cost of "Mulan" is as high as 70 million US dollars, plus Disney''s 30 million US dollars promotional budget, the box office performance of 100 million US dollars in North America is obviously far from recovering the investment cost.


    Before Michael Eisner could speak, someone couldn''t help interrupting Tony Bancroft''s continuation.


    "enough!"


    "Even if the North American box office of "Mulan" exceeds 100 million US dollars, it will not be able to recover the investment cost."


    Stanley Gold took a deep look at Michael Eisner, "Someone has to be responsible for this."


    "Disney''s future cannot depend solely on its partnership with Pixar Animation Studios."


    "And, on behalf of the board of directors, I would like to ask one thing."


    "Why didn''t Disney choose to make a 3D animated feature film!"


    The board of directors will not care about what is a 3D animated feature film or a hand-painted animated feature film. What they need are benefits and Disney''s revenue data.


    For a while, all the senior managers on both sides of the meeting room were silent.


    Michael Eisner''s face turned ugly again, obviously the words were addressed to him.


    Stanley-Gold not only represents himself, but also the opinions of all shareholders on the board of directors.


    I''m afraid there are still some people who secretly contribute to the flames and want to set off a storm.


    "Abandoning the traditional hand-drawn animated feature film rashly will shake the foundation of Disney."


    Michael Eisner took a deep breath. "Is Disney still Disney without thousands of hand-drawn animators?"


    Eisner''s words made many people fall into deep thought.


    There are more than one animation studio under Disney, and these employees add up to thousands.


    These employees have always been Disney''s most valuable asset.


    Once they are all fired, not only will they need to pay a large severance fee, but also risk losing their dominance in traditional hand-drawn animated feature films.


    Stanley-Gold was silent for a while, "Eisner, maybe you are right."


    "But the board of directors needs to explain to a group of shareholders that Disney must make changes."


    "We need to have our own 3D animated feature film."


    The box office of "Mulan" and 3D animation film production technology have already affected Disney''s stock price.


    Right now, the board of directors hopes that Disney can abandon traditional hand-drawn animated feature film production and develop 3D animated feature films instead.


    In this way, Michael Eisner''s interests were touched.


    "Disney, also cannot lose the capital on which it depends."


    After speaking, Michael Eisner stood up directly and left the conference room with a cold expression.


    Michael Eisner''s tough attitude made Stanley Gold furious. With a clink, he threw the cup in front of him and almost roared, "Eisner!"


    "Whether you like it or not, this matter must be explained to the board of directors."


    In the next few days, Disney will stage the scene just now almost every day.


    Until the three-day box office of "Mulan" came out the following weekend, it was only 15.23 million US dollars, which completely broke the silence.


    Michael Eisner chose to make some compromises with the board of directors, and decided to gradually lay off the employees in the hand-painted animation studio in Burbank, and finally streamline the studio staff and turn to the production of 3D animated feature films.


    Before the end of 2002, the Burbank hand-painted animation studio was completely closed, so as to fully enter the 3D animation feature film market.


    The hand-drawn animation studio in Florida remains unchanged for the time being, and continues to produce hand-drawn animation business, focusing on low-cost traditional hand-drawn animation feature films.


    The rest of the animation studios will be on the dismissal list in the future.


    Ryan, who is far away in New Zealand, continues to participate in the filming of the crew


    Right now, we are shooting an action scene, and we must master the shooting angle. Fortunately, Charlize-Theron is very proficient in fighting scenes, and basically has no problems.


    Other actors, including Leonardo DiCaprio, chose stand-in actors, so after only two shots, Ryan called it through.


    After the filming is over, the crew will have no action scenes in the next few days, so we can breathe a sigh of relief.


    After looking at the shot just finished, Ryan felt quite satisfied, at least in terms of fighting, Charlize-Theron was trained by him.


    At this time Sofia Coppola hurried over, her expression seemed a little anxious, as if there was something important.


    "What happened?" Ryan asked a little puzzled.


    Sofia Coppola didn''t speak immediately, but handed over a newspaper, "Disney has decided to lay off some employees at the hand-painted animation studio in Burbank, and is preparing to shoot a 3D animated feature film."


    Ryan took it over and took a look, without any surprise expression.


    In the previous life, it was precisely because of Pixar Animation Studios, DreamWorks Animation Studios and Blue Sky Studios that they successively achieved great success in 3D animated feature films.


    This forced Disney to lay off the employees at the hand-painted animation studio in Burbank, leaving only a small number of people to make 3D animated feature films.


    "Disney intends to completely abandon traditional hand-drawn animated feature films?" Ryan asked curiously.


    "The news from within Disney is that the box office of "Mulan" is not satisfactory, and Michael Eisner needs to make some compromises with the board of directors."


    Sofia Coppola paused for a moment, and continued: "With Michael Eisner''s tough style of acting, it is estimated that traditional hand-drawn animated feature films will not be completely abandoned in a short period of time, and only some superficial compromises will be made."


    "In addition, Jon just called and plans to take the opportunity to recruit some people who were dismissed by Disney to set up the animation production department of Orion Pictures."


    This is something that Jon Felthammer has always wanted to promote, but Ryan refused to merge Blue Sky Studios into Orion Pictures, but plans to merge DreamWorks Animation Studios in the future.


    Ryan suddenly hesitated. The establishment of the animation production department of Orion Films has advantages and disadvantages.


    In his previous life, he didn''t have any experience in animation production, and he knew almost nothing about 3D animation production technology and full digital production technology.


    Once the animation production department of Orion Films is established, not only does it need to invest a lot of money, it is also a kind of adventure for the works produced in the future.


    But right now is another good opportunity.


    Even the staff dismissed by Disney are still elites in the Hollywood animation industry. As long as they adapt to 3D computer production technology, they may not be able to break out of the cocoon and be reborn like the previous Disney animation studio.


    "It seems that I need to go back to Los Angeles." Ryan showed a determined look, "Book two tickets back to Los Angeles, and let Jon help me investigate a few people."


    Next, Ryan called Emma Thomas over, temporarily handed over the crew to an assistant director, Christopher Nolan, and took a flight back to Los Angeles at night.


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    On the second night after Ryan returned to Los Angeles, in the banquet hall of the Four Seasons Hotel, Orion Films invited many Hollywood practitioners to hold a small banquet.


    If someone observes carefully, it is not difficult to find a very interesting thing. In the banquet hall, apart from some senior management of Orion Films, there are only a lot of members of Blue Sky Studios and some Hollywood practitioners. There are almost no Hollywood stars. .


    Ryan came to the banquet hall, turned around, greeted many acquaintances warmly, and his eyes fell on a person not far away.


    It was a middle-aged man with glasses, with slightly gray hair, and he always looked like he was smiling.


    Without hesitation, Ryan stepped forward and walked over, "Hello, Mr. Chris Barker."


    Hearing the voice, Chris Buck was slightly taken aback, then recognized Ryan''s identity, and said very politely: "Hello, Mr. Ryan Gosling!"


    He is familiar with Blue Sky Studios, "Ice Age", Orion Pictures and the young people in front of him.


    The other party is not only the boss of a film company with global distribution channels, but also invested in Blue Sky Studio.


    He is definitely one of the most famous young rich men in North America right now.


    Ryan looked at Chris Barker in front of him, and couldn''t help showing a smile at the corner of his mouth. He had spent a lot of thought in order to invite him over.


    "I''ve seen Pocahontas, which you wrote, and it''s a fantastic animated feature film."


    Chris Barker was a little puzzled about Ryan''s reason for coming, and the other party also praised his previous works, so he could only smile back and said: "Mr. Gosling praised, compared with Blue Sky Studios and "Ice Age", "Pocahontas" "There is nothing worth telling."


    "I don''t think so, Disney''s shooting style still has a broad market prospect." Ryan mentioned Disney, "What Disney lacks is only a transformation process and the choice of mainstream animation feature film production technology. "


    No one can deny that once Disney transforms, it will inevitably explode with amazing abilities.


    "It''s a pity that with the rise of 3D animation production technology, several animation studios under Disney are rapidly declining." Chris Barker''s expression became a little silent.


    "The management of the company is too conservative and only pays attention to the benefits brought by Pixar Animation Studios, but forgets the technology and talents owned by Pixar Animation Studios."


    He couldn''t help sighing, who would have thought that Disney, which used to be invincible in the past, would fall into the situation it is today.


    "That''s true." Ryan changed his voice, "I heard that Disney plans to lay off some employees at the hand-painted animation studio in Burbank?"


    "In order to streamline the staff structure of the studio, we plan to prepare for the shooting of a 3D animation feature film!"


    Chris Buck took a look at Ryan. It was no secret, and it was already known to everyone. The entire Burbank hand-drawn animation studio was panicked, and no one wanted to be dismissed by Disney.


    "It''s a pain, but it''s the right decision." Chris Barker looked a little complicated.


    "Then Mr. Chris Barker, I would like to take the liberty to ask, what are your plans?" Ryan asked very directly.


    "I will choose to stay at Disney." Chris Barker said lightly: "It will take time to develop 3D animation production technology. In a short time, Disney will not completely give up the production of hand-drawn animation feature films."


    That being said, Chris Barker is still uncomfortable. He knows that 3D animated feature films are the future trend, but he doesn��t want to see the decline of Disney��s traditional hand-painted feature films.


    Moreover, based on his knowledge of Disney executives, for a long time, he might not take risks and spend a lot of money to produce a 3D animation feature film.


    They will only become more dependent on Pixar Animation Studios.


    Of course, no matter what, he has no intention of leaving Disney.


    The reason is very simple. Chris Barker is directing his debut film, a traditional hand-drawn animated feature film "Tarzan", with an investment of up to 150 million US dollars.


    "Is it because of Tarzan?"


    Ryan smiled, "It seems that Mr. Barker is only one of the two directors in the film, and the investment of this traditional hand-drawn animated feature film is as high as 150 million U.S. dollars. If you include the promotional budget, the cost is close to 200 million U.S. dollars."


    "Even if the global box office of the film reaches more than 400 million US dollars in the future, it may be difficult to rely on the box office to recover the cost."


    "Once the box office of this film is not satisfactory, Mr. Barker, I''m afraid that you will not be able to direct a large-scale commercial animation feature film for a long time."


    Chris Buck didn''t speak, which is what he''s been worried about lately.


    Since "The Lion King" became a global hit, Disney became more confident and continued to invest huge sums of money in the production of "Mulan", "Tarzan" and other films.


    Among them, the investment in "Mulan" reached as high as 70 million U.S. dollars, and the investment in "Tarzan" reached an astonishing 150 million U.S. dollars.


    In contrast, the 3D animated feature film "Toy Story" produced by Pixar Animation Studios cost only US$30 million to produce, and "Ice Age" produced by Blue Sky Studios only cost US$43 million.


    From this we can see the advantages of 3D animation computer technology.


    The most important point is that as the 3D animation films "Toy Story" and "Ice Age" became popular, the character modeling, which is far more refined than hand-painted animation, has been recognized by countless audiences and gradually gained popularity.


    It''s a race to the bottom, and Chris Buck doesn''t have any confidence that he can beat "Toy Story 2," also due out next year.


    "Mr. Gosling, if you want to invite me to join Blue Sky Studio, I''m afraid I can only refuse your kindness." Chris Barker said it very frankly.


    Even if he had to leave Disney eventually, he would not choose to join Blue Sky Studios.


    "Mr. Barker, I think you may have misunderstood me."


    Ryan continued: "Orion Pictures intends to invite some people who have been let go by Disney to establish an animation production department based on this."


    "There is just a lack of a candidate who can head the animation department of Orion Pictures in the future."


    "Well, to be precise, it''s an animation studio under Orion Pictures."


    Not Blue Sky Studios!


    Chris Barker was taken aback, it was Orion Pictures.


    The next moment, he pointed at Ryan suddenly, and his voice raised a lot, "Mr. Gosling, is Orion Pictures planning to start a war with Disney?"


    Thinking of Ryan Gosling''s appreciation of Disney''s feature-length animation style just now, he didn''t even have to think about it. In the future, this animation studio will definitely imitate Disney''s style.


    The only one who is familiar with Disney''s style is Disney himself, and the employees in Burbank''s hand-painted animation studio are undoubtedly the ones who understand Disney''s style.


    According to the plan of Orion Films, recruit the animation studio personnel who were dismissed by Disney, and build a new animation studio based on this, coupled with the 3D animation production technology of Blue Sky Studio.


    Once this animation studio succeeds in the future, it is almost equivalent to erecting a strong competitor for Disney.


    "I just want to invite Mr. Buck, and you will be in charge of the animation production department of Orion Pictures, not to start a war with Disney."


    "Even if Orion doesn''t do it, there will be other studios."


    Ryan didn''t mind taking out a personal business card and putting it in Chris Buck''s hand, "Regardless of whether the box office of "Tarzan" is good or not, the door of Orion Films will always be open to you."


    "This is my promise to you."


    Chris Barker hesitated for a moment, put away the personal business card in his hand, and chose to turn around and leave without saying a word.


    Facing the opportunity to take charge of an animation studio, it would be impossible not to be tempted at all.


    What''s more, as the production of "Tarzan" is coming to an end, he always has to think about the future.


    Indeed, regardless of whether the box office of "Tarzan" is satisfactory, he can continue to work in Disney, and the salary will not be too low.


    Just wanting to continue to direct large-scale commercial animation feature films is very confusing.


    No one knows whether Disney will continue to spend huge sums of money to continue investing in the production of traditional hand-painted animated feature films, and it will also take time to produce 3D animated feature films.


    It''s almost impossible to get him to direct the first feature-length 3D animated film Disney has ever produced.


    On the contrary, as long as he agrees to take charge of the animation production department of Orion Pictures, he can shoot a 3D animation feature film according to his own creativity, a 3D animation feature film with Disney style.


    Ryan didn''t say much. According to the trajectory of his previous life, Chris Buck would still choose to leave Disney.


    After several years, under the persuasion of his friend John Lasseter, he returned to Disney again.


    Back this time, Chris Buck also brought back three ideas, one of which was supported by John Lasseter. In the end, the film was released and sold worldwide, and Disney Animation Studios once again returned to the top.


    Ryan came back from New Zealand, except to meet Chris Buck and invite him to join Orion Films.


    The real target is a group of employees that Disney plans to dismiss. These people not only have skilled hand-drawn animation work experience, but also animation production technology.


    Also very familiar with Disney''s style.


    Besides, these people were dismissed by Disney on their own initiative. There is no liquidated damages, and they can join Orion Pictures without any scruples.


    Perhaps within a few years, Disney will be surprised to find that besides Disney Animation Studio, UU Reading Hollywood has another animation studio with Disney production style.


    Of course, the first thing to do now is to recruit these people to Orion Films, build the main framework of the animation department, and then find a suitable leader to produce one or two low-cost 3D animation feature films to test the waters.


    The last is large-scale investment, carefully creating a classic 3D animation feature film that can become famous.


    Disney moved very quickly. In just a few days, it had already decided to dismiss some of the staff, most of whom had participated in the production of "Mulan".


    The box office of "Mulan" was not satisfactory. Michael Eisner needs to explain to the board of directors, and someone must be responsible for this matter. He can only choose to sacrifice the production team of "Mulan".


    As soon as Ryan got the news, he began to let people contact him, and it is best to accept the whole team.


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    Inside an office at Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank.


    As one of the directors of "Mulan", Barry Cook looked a bit downcast, and sitting across from him were the main creators of the film, Pam Coates, Robert Walker and Mark Henn.


    "Pam, you should be able to stay at Disney."


    "As for Robert and Mark, you can choose to transfer to the animation studio in Florida to continue working." Barry Cook looked at several people, his tone seemed a little downcast.


    Among them, Pam Coates is one of the few female workers.


    This time, instead of being dismissed, he has been recognized by many company executives, and he is likely to become one of the studio''s deputy creative directors.


    As for Robert Walker and Mark Henn, if they want to continue working at Disney, they can only choose to go to the animation studio in Florida.


    Barry-Cook shook his head and continued: "At the beginning we went to the hometown of "Mulan" together to find the inspiration and source of creation..."


    Without waiting for him to finish speaking, Pam Coates said directly: "I would rather choose to leave than to stay in Disney as a disgrace."


    "The animation studio division of Twentieth Century Fox has already invited me."


    Barry Cook could only sigh. With the rise of 3D computer production technology, the box office of "Mulan" was not ideal, which changed the fate of many people, and Pam Coates is just one of them.


    "The animation studio division of 20th Century Fox is not a good choice."


    "However, I will respect your choice."


    After finishing speaking, he looked at Robert Walker and Mark Henn, "Robert, Mark, are you planning to leave Disney too?"


    "Sorry." Robert Walker said silently: "Florida is too far away, and I need to be responsible for the people under me."


    "I can continue to work at Disney, but what will they do?"


    "We can''t just watch them leave Hollywood!"


    Pam - Coates is mainly responsible for film creativity, Robert - Walker and Mark - Henn is responsible for painting and other work, each of them has a small team.


    Compared with the creative team, the hand-drawn animation technology has been gradually eliminated by the 3D animation production technology. Even Disney has chosen to dismiss the hand-painted staff one after another and turn to the development of 3D animation production technology.


    So Robert Walker and Mark Henn need to think not only for themselves, but also for the team members under them.


    Mark Henn looked much calmer, "I won''t go to Florida, and I won''t even continue to engage in hand-drawn animation."


    "With the success of Pixar Animation Studios and Blue Sky Studios, DreamWorks Animation Studios also plans to produce a 3D animated feature film."


    Speaking of this, he suddenly paused, "Mr. Jeffery, I am willing to accept me and all team members to join DreamWorks Animation Studio to engage in the production of 3D animation feature films."


    Barry Cook looked a bit downcast. Twentieth Century Fox and DreamWorks sent invitations one after another. Only Disney, who had worked for him for many years, chose to dismiss the entire team.


    He could understand the mood of the three of them at this time, as well as Eisner''s decision.


    After all, 3D animation production technology is the general trend of feature-length animated films in the future. It is impossible for Disney to retain all the hand-painted animation teams. .


    He even heard some rumors that Disney executives planned to completely close the hand-painted animation production department of Burbank Studios before the end of 2002.


    "You all have your own choices, and I will fully respect your opinions, but..."


    Barry - Cook took a deep breath, "I hope the whole team can continue to retain, we have not failed."


    "The unsatisfactory box office of "Mulan" is not our fault, but choosing a wrong time."


    "Barry, what do you want to express?" Pam Coates showed a puzzled look, "You intend to persuade us to stay in Disney!"


    Barry-Cook smiled, "It''s not Disney, but Orion Pictures. They contacted me yesterday and expressed their willingness to accept all the dismissed personnel, and based on this, they will form a new animation production department to engage in 3D animation. The feature film business."


    "I don''t think I need to introduce anything. You should have heard of Orion Films and Ryan Gosling."


    "Of course." Robert Walker said with bright eyes: "The only independent production company in Hollywood with overseas distribution channels, Ryan Gosling also invested in Blue Sky Studios and spent tens of millions of dollars to support Chris Wedge. Produced a 3D animated feature film "Ice Age."


    When it comes to Orion Pictures, some people may have a little understanding, but when it comes to Blue Sky Studios and "Ice Age", the entire "Mulan" production team members are not unclear.


    Compared with "Mulan", the 3D animated feature film "Ice Age" and the little squirrel, both released in the summer, are the stars of the entire summer.


    Mark Henn knows about Blue Sky Studios and "Ice Age", as well as the famous Ryan Gosling, but he is not very familiar with Orion Pictures, and he rarely pays attention to the situation of Hollywood film companies.


    "Orion Films?"


    "Compared to DreamWorks!"


    Mark Henn explained: "I have already agreed to Mr. Jeffrey, and the conditions offered by DreamWorks Animation Studio are very good."


    Many Disney staff have great respect for Jeffrey.


    Disney, with Jeffrey, had been dominating the Hollywood feature film production industry at that time, and within a few years of Jeffrey''s departure, Disney had become more and more declining.


    Barry Cook said: "Jeffrey Katzenberg is very powerful and a person worthy of admiration. DreamWorks Animation Studio is also a good choice."


    "KemengWorks is not as good as Orion Pictures as a whole. It doesn''t have sufficient funds and overseas distribution channels. It will only drag down the development of DreamWorks Animation Studio in the future."


    He was afraid that Mark Henn would not understand, so he could only speak in as much detail as possible, "Prince of Egypt produced by DreamWorks Animation Studio, Orion Pictures has obtained the overseas distribution rights of "Prince of Egypt"."


    Pam Coates was silent for a while, before asking a very crucial question, "What about Blue Sky Studios?"


    "What is Orion Pictures or Ryan Gosling going to do with Blue Sky Studios!"


    It can''t be that they just joined Orion Films, and the other party chose to merge with Blue Sky Studios.


    In that case, she might as well choose to join the animation department of 20th Century Fox.


    "Blue Sky Studios will not be merged into Orion Films, but will be a separate animation production company."


    Barry Cook said very seriously: "In the future, we can become another animation studio under Orion Pictures, which has nothing to do with Blue Sky Studios."


    "So I hope you''d better consider the invitation of Orion Films, appease the team members under you, and keep the whole team as much as possible."


    "Orion Pictures wants to take in the whole team, a team capable of making an animated feature film."


    "In this way, we can also get better treatment."


    "I have no problem." For Pam Coates, whether she goes to 20th Century Fox, Orion Pictures, or even stays at Disney, the treatment will not be too low.


    The only difference is that Orion Pictures wants to take over the entire team, a chance for them to prove themselves.


    "I have no problem." Robert Walker nodded, and the whole team went over together, which made him relieved, at least he could have an explanation with his team members.


    Mark Henn was left alone and needed to go back and think about it.


    Next, formal contacts need to begin.


    Not only do you need to contact Orion Films, but you also need to contact 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks at the same time.


    Although Hollywood does not lack technical personnel engaged in animation production, a production team with sufficient experience is still a fortune.


    For example, Sony Pictures has never had a feature film animation production department, and Paramount and Universal Pictures have only just started in feature film animation production.


    Once you get the whole team, you can start working on a traditional hand-drawn animated feature any time, or even switch to 3D animated feature.


    Of all the film companies in Hollywood, Disney is probably the only one that can dismiss the entire production team without a care.


    Even in the previous life, before 20th Century Fox disbanded its animation studio, it had first reached an acquisition agreement with Blue Sky Studios, otherwise it would be impossible for 20th Century Fox to disband the entire animation studio directly.


    "Honey, you should be in Europe now, not my office."


    In the office of Orion Films, Ryan looked at the indifferent Scarlett Johansson and asked helplessly, "Okay, what do you want from me!"


    He sneaked back from England by himself, and almost scared the crew of "The Horse Whisperer" to call the police.


    Fortunately, before she left, she left a note saying that she was going back to Los Angeles, otherwise the crew of "The Horse Whisperer" would definitely be on the front page of the newspaper the next day.


    Scarlett Johansson blinked, "I came back to take refuge, that ugly Portman wants to kill me."


    Ryan understood a little bit, "Have you visited the Star Wars crew?"


    George Lucas chose not to go to Canada or stay in North America to shoot, but chose Warner Bros. Levisden Film Studios, a studio in southeastern England.


    Right now, the crew of "The Horse Whisperer" is promoting in the UK, including England.


    "I''m just going to teach her a lesson."


    While talking Scarlett Johansson curled her lips, took out a large ruby ??and put it on the table, "She accidentally left it in Helen''s room."


    ruby!


    Ryan suddenly felt a headache. The ruby ??on the table looked very familiar to him.


    Anyone who has watched "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" can find that Padm��-Amidala has a ruby ????on her forehead.


    "Scarlett!" Ryan almost said through gritted teeth.


    "Don''t worry, the crew doesn''t have that ugly scene these days." Scarlett Johansson said triumphantly, "You can call her and ask her to come back and pick it up."


    Ryan suddenly felt powerless. He shouldn''t have come back from New Zealand, let alone let Scarlett Johansson, who was sitting across from him, into the office.


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    Far away in the Levisden film studio in England, it became a panic at this time, and many crew members ransacked boxes and cabinets everywhere.


    "Rick, did you find it there?" George Lucas asked Rick McCollum, another producer not far away.


    "I didn''t find it." Rick McCollum shook his head, "The hotel has been searched inside and out, and there is nothing."


    "It really doesn''t work, I can only order another one."


    Naturally, the props used by the crew cannot be real rubies, but just a very beautiful red glass crystal.


    "Then let someone order one right away, anyway, it won''t be needed in the next few days."


    George Lucas glanced at Natalie Portman and comforted him, "Okay, it''s fine, it''s just a prop ruby, just pay more attention next time."


    During the filming process, it is inevitable that some small props will be lost, and some people even took them as real rubies and stole them, so George Lucas didn''t take them to heart at all.


    Natalie Portman forced a smile, and a figure appeared in her mind involuntarily.


    If it was said that this matter had nothing to do with that person, she would not believe anything.


    At this time, a crew assistant came over in a hurry and handed George Lucas a phone in his hand, "It''s Ryan Gosling calling."


    George Lucas flashed a trace of doubt, reached out to answer the phone, and his face suddenly became strange.


    "Sorry, George, it was Scarlett who brought the props back."


    While speaking, Ryan gave Scarlett Johansson a hard look, "I have already asked someone to buy a plane ticket to England, and I will probably be able to arrive at Levisden Film Studio tomorrow."


    "What a troublesome little guy." Instead of getting angry, George Lucas joked, "It seems that our Natalie has met a difficult opponent."


    After chatting for a while, George Lucas hung up the phone and stared at Natalie Portman strangely for quite a while.


    "It''s Ryan calling."


    "That ruby ??prop was brought back to Los Angeles by Scarlett Johansson."


    George Lucas coughed lightly, "Remember to be more careful next time."


    After finishing speaking, he turned and left somewhat dumbfounded.


    Obviously this is a war between two girls.


    Scarlett Johansson!


    Natalie Portman was stunned for a moment, and then her whole face turned red, not from embarrassment, but from anger.


    "Scarlett Johansson!"


    "Damn bastard, I will never let you go." Natalie Portman yelled out, ignoring the strange looks of the other crew members.


    The relationship between the two has dropped from the freezing point to about minus one thousand degrees. It is estimated that the next time they meet, it will be a spark hitting the earth.


    Ryan hung up the phone, ignored Scarlett Johansson, but called his secretary John Denise, pointed to the ruby ??prop on the table, "Find someone and send it to the Star Wars crew."


    "Remember to bring some more gifts, such as a big meal or something, and be more sincere, just say Scarlett''s apology."


    John-Denise looked at the ruby ??on the table, and asked with some uncertainty: "Boss, this is a real ruby!"


    "I think it''s safer to find an insurance company or Daniel to take care of the delivery."


    "Props, this is just a ruby ??prop." Ryan was completely speechless. "Of course, it''s best not to show it. If it is stolen as a real ruby, it will be a troublesome thing."


    Similar things have happened before. For example, when Jackie Chan was filming a movie, the counterfeit US dollars used by the crew were stolen and circulated locally.


    One piece crew doggie!


    John-Denise was a little baffled. Seeing Ryan''s ugly face, she was very interested and didn''t continue to ask. She picked up the prop ruby ??on the table, turned and left the office.


    "All right."


    "Next, tell me how I should deal with you!" Ryan leaned on the office chair, staring at Scarlett Johansson opposite him with a bad tone.


    "How about a big meal?"


    Scarlett Johansson didn''t seem to be afraid at all, but was eager to try, "The food provided on the plane is simply too bad. How about we go to Chinatown to have a big meal?"


    I also want to go to Chinatown for a big meal!


    Ryan couldn''t help rolling his eyes, "If you don''t mind the simple lunch provided by the cafe, you can go out with me, otherwise you can go to Sophia."


    "Also, you''d better go back to the crew of "The Horse Whisperer" as soon as possible."


    Scarlett Johansson shrugged, "I''ll go to Spain and wait for them."


    As for England!


    In a short time, she will not set foot in the UK.


    Ryan checked the time, got up and greeted Scarlett-Johnson to leave the office together.


    As for disposal!


    He was just talking.


    In a high-end coffee shop in North Hollywood, Ryan and Barry Cook had been talking for a while, and Scarlett Johansson was sitting next to him, who was feasting.


    Barry Cook glanced at Scarlett Johansson, one of Hollywood''s hottest child stars, paid more than most adult stars.


    "Mr. Gosling, you should be clear that not only Orion Films is the only film company that intends to invite us, but many film companies including DreamWorks and Twentieth Century Fox have this intention."


    "So the treatment aspect is not my biggest concern."


    "I want to know more about Orion Pictures'' next plan!" Barry Cook knew that Orion Pictures was very sincere, and the treatment was much better than that of DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox.


    However, for him, what he cares most about is not the treatment, but the future direction of development.


    Otherwise, he can choose to stay in Disney.


    "Okay." Ryan took out a script from his briefcase and handed it to Barry Cook, "You can read the script first before talking about it."


    Barry Cook reached out to take the script and read it carefully. After reading less than two pages, he couldn''t help but raised his head and asked, "Is this Disney''s style?"


    "That''s right." Ryan admitted, and said, "It''s Disney''s style, and it''s the style that suits you best."


    "This will be a 3D animated feature film, and it will be your first full-scale transition to 3D computer animation. The script is adapted from the Grimm''s fairy tale "Rapunzel."


    For this script, Ryan stayed up for a few days and read the Grimm''s fairy tales from beginning to end. He barely wrote the outline of the main line of the script, and the rest needed to be handed over to someone familiar with Disney''s style. Let him slowly perfect the plot in the script.


    For the first time, Barry Cook felt that the conditions offered by the other party made him unable to refuse, "We have never been exposed to 3D computer animation production technology, and it takes some time to adapt. It is best to get the help of Blue Sky Studio."


    "No problem." Ryan agreed, and said, "However, Orion Films is not Disney, and it is impossible to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to produce an animated feature film. Film budgets cannot exceed $50 million."


    The investment of 50 million US dollars can only be regarded as a medium-scale film for the production cost of animated feature films with an increasingly high budget, neither high nor low.


    "If some projects are outsourced, $50 million is enough." Barry Cook naturally knows how to save money, such as outsourcing some basic projects.


    "Outsourcing!" Ryan froze for a moment, then seemed to think of something, "Outsource to an overseas production company!"


    "Some simple projects can be handed over to animation studios in Japan, which can save a lot of money." Barry-Cook briefly explained.


    Many animated films produced by Disney will more or less outsource some projects.


    In particular, low-cost animation films are almost always outsourced to Japanese animation studios.


    Rui En suddenly remembered something. In his previous life, he seemed to have heard that some well-known animations in Japan were outsourced to Xiangjiang and Wanwan, and Xiangjiang and Wanwan were outsourced to the other side of the Pacific Ocean. A large number of animation production talents.


    When he traveled across the Pacific Ocean, various classic animation films emerged one after another, among which "Nezha: The Devil Boy Comes into the World" had a box office of 5 billion RMB.


    Even if it is put on Disney, it will be a blockbuster work.


    "You mean outsourcing to Japanese animation studios?" Ryan asked.


    "Yes, Japanese animation production technology is good, and the price is cheap."


    Barry-Cook was afraid that Ryan would not believe the level of Japanese animation production technology, so he hurriedly said: "Take 3D animation production technology as an example, the most advanced is Pixar Animation Studios, but Japan also has 3D animation production technology. .��


    "As far as I know, there is a Japanese animation production company that is producing a 3D animation film, which seems to be called "Blue No. 6"."


    The original work of "Blue No. 6" is a Japanese juvenile manga known for its science fiction themes in the 1960s. In 1998, a 4-episode OVA animation - "Blue No. 6" was launched.


    Most importantly, this is a 3D animation film, and it is also the first 3D animation film in Japan.


    "But as far as I know, some animation studios in Japan are outsourced to Xiangjiang and Wanwan, while Xiangjiang and Wanwan are outsourced to Huaguo." Be clear about this matter.


    "Is Japan also outsourced?" Barry-Cook was surprised and couldn''t even believe his ears.


    Hollywood is outsourced to Japan, Japan is outsourced to Xiangjiang and Wanwan, and Xiangjiang and Wanwan are outsourced to the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Hollywood has another outsourcer India, such as "Garfield", "The Chronicles of Narnia" and "Shrek" all have Indian companies involved.


    "It seems to be like this. UU reading "


    Ryan shrugged, "Mr. Barry, when you officially join Orion Films, you can investigate it yourself."


    "I will definitely." Barry-Cook almost cursed out loud, because those Japanese outsourcing companies don''t have to do anything, just outsource again, and they can make a fortune as soon as they change hands.


    Of course, he still has a question. After many times of outsourcing, the price must become very low, and the company on the other side of the Pacific Ocean can still accept it!


    Next, the two talked about the details for a while, and Barry Cook got up and left with the script. He needed to go back and discuss with the rest of the people.


    An investment budget of at least 50 million US dollars, and the transformation to produce a 3D animation feature film, is enough to show the sincerity of Orion Pictures.


    No one jokes about a $50 million investment.


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    On the third day of the meeting, Barry Cook, Pam Coates, Robert Walker, and Mark Henn left Disney Animation Studios one after another.


    In this regard, Disney did not have much to retain.


    Some people even hope that they can resign voluntarily. Anyway, more people will continue to be dismissed.


    In less than a week, Orion Pictures directly rented a three-story building in Burbank as the office of the newly established animation department.


    Barry-Cook and others led a team of hundreds of people, left Disney Animation Studios on their front feet, turned around and came to the new office location, the distance between the two was less than ten minutes.


    It''s not that Ryan or Orion Pictures wants to provoke Disney, but that Barry Cook and others are used to working in Burbank. Most of their families live there, and moving to North Hollywood is a lot of inconvenience.


    "The environment is not bad."


    Walking around in the office building I just rented, I feel that the environment is not bad.


    Ryan said to Jon Felthammer: "Don''t expand personnel on a large scale for the time being, and hurry up to purchase equipment and software."


    Although almost a complete team came here, the equipment and software could not be brought out from Disney, and all of these needed to be repurchased.


    Most of the equipment and software purchased are from Pixar Animation Studios, and a small part are from Blue Sky Studios. All of them together cost at least several million dollars.


    That��s not counting Ryan��s promised $50 million investment and plans to make a 3D animated feature film.


    Otherwise, things won''t go so smoothly.


    Jon Fertimer seemed concerned, "Is the $50 million budget too much?"


    "It is completely possible to make a 3D animation short film first, as the original Blue Sky Studio did, and then start to produce 3D animation feature films after getting familiar with 3D production technology."


    Feature film animation production is not a Hollywood film crew. You can gather a crew casually and start shooting right away.


    Even a mature production team still needs a long time to adapt to 3D animation production methods, styles, equipment, software and so on.


    The safest way is to make a 3D animated short film first.


    "It can be safe."


    Ryan agrees: "But it also needs a goal to inspire people. After all, they just made an animated feature film with a budget of 70 million US dollars."


    "What''s more, we can get help from Blue Sky Studio in terms of technology."


    In fact, Barry-Cook and others will not really start making 3D animation feature films immediately, but will take a long time to adjust.


    First of all, I am familiar with 3D animation film production technology, perfect the details of the script, and construct a familiar Disney style, and finally start to produce 3D animation feature films.


    It takes at least half a year to a year of preparation time.


    In order to make "Mulan", they even went to the other side of the Pacific Ocean to look up a lot of historical materials such as stories, legends, and poems about Hua Mulan.


    Compared with 3D animated feature films, traditional hand-drawn animated feature films require more preparations.


    So they know better than anyone that if they want to make a classic animated feature film, the preparatory work is the most important part.


    Barry Cook even plans to take time to travel to the other side of the Pacific Ocean to find an animation production company to cooperate with to reduce the cost of film production.


    "Chris Barker will continue to contact."


    Ryan continued: "Sooner or later he''s going to change his mind."


    The decline of traditional hand-drawn animated feature films has become an irreversible trend, and the production cost of "Tarzan" reached 150 million US dollars. Ryan is almost certain that this film will not be able to recover the investment cost through the North American box office.


    In the previous life, the global box office of this film was 440 million US dollars. Counting the high promotional expenses, although Disney did not lose money, it did not bring much income.


    Far inferior to "A Bug''s Life" and "Toy Story 2" produced by Pixar Animation Studios.


    Chris Buck, he will choose to leave Disney sooner or later.


    The two came to the meeting room and discussed the next work plan with Barry Cook, Pam Coates, Robert Walker and Mark Henn.


    Many people expressed the hope that they could devote themselves to work earlier and prove that they are not a group of losers.


    "It is best to get technical support from Pixar Animation Studios in the early stage." Mark Henn had to admit one thing, in terms of 3D animation production technology, Pixar Animation Studios is far ahead.


    "Okay." Ryan agreed without thinking, "As long as Pixar Animation Studio agrees, funding is not a problem."


    Technical support is not only as simple as purchasing equipment and software, but also various trainings, explanations, etc.


    "As long as you pay enough fees, Pixar Animation Studios generally won''t refuse." Mark Henn explained.


    In fact, Blue Sky Studios, DreamWorks Animation Studios, and Disney, which is developing 3D animation computer production technology, all purchased equipment, software, and professional training from Pixar Animation Studios.


    As long as they can afford the money, Pixar Animation Studios, far from refusing, is more than happy to do so.


    Not only can it earn a lot of income, but it can also suppress the equipment and technology research of other studios and companies in disguise.


    Of course, it is also creating a large number of competitors in disguise.


    However, Pixar Animation Studios never cared about the emergence of competitors.


    In the end, it will be Disney who will be unlucky.


    In terms of market share, the rise of any animation studio first seizes the interests of Disney.


    After discussing for a while, Pam Coates sent several hand-drawn drawings to everyone, "This is the initial drawing of the characters based on the script and the characters in "Rapunzel."


    Ryan picked it up and glanced at it briefly. Compared with the original Princess Rapunzel, she was a very beautiful female image.


    "I don''t know much about character modeling design. I only have one requirement, which is to have a dreamlike feeling."


    "I hope to create a dreamlike picture and a beautiful world." Ryan expressed his thoughts.


    Pam Coates lowered her head and pondered for a while, "Like Snow White?"


    Ryan looked at her and nodded in agreement, "You can say that."


    "The title of this film happens to have the word princess in it."


    But instead of Snow White, it''s Rapunzel.


    Hearing this, Barry Cook subconsciously flipped through the script outline. There are only five protagonists in the whole story, Rapunzel, Flynn Ryder, the witch Godo, Pascal, and Maximus.


    Among them, Rapunzel is the protagonist in the whole story, a kind, beautiful and cheerful Rapunzel, and her long golden hair has great power.


    Therefore, he was imprisoned in a high tower in the forest by the vicious and selfish witch Ge Duo.


    Flynn-Ryder is the alternative thief Prince Charming throughout the story.


    The biggest villain in the whole story of the witch Godo.


    Pascal is a lovable chameleon and Maximus is a vengeful white horse dedicated to being funny.


    It can be regarded as a typical fairy tale. The alternative prince charming defeated the vicious witch, rescued the kind and beautiful princess, and gained a love.


    The main line of the whole story is very similar to Snow White.


    "I have a proposal."


    Barry Cook put forward his own opinion, "It is not an easy task to make a beautiful fairy tale princess story, and every detail needs to be carefully crafted."


    "In this way, it will definitely increase the production cost of the entire film."


    "I mean, we can set up an animation studio on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and put most of the production links in the film to the studio on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, so as to save money as much as possible."


    Orion Pictures can easily obtain some information about animation studios and companies on the other side of the Pacific Ocean through overseas distribution companies. Not to mention the ridiculously low cost, the speed is also frighteningly fast.


    Thinking about this these past few days, he couldn''t help but want to scold profiteers. Those Japanese animation studios and companies are simply a group of outright profiteers, and they should really be sent to hell.


    "Can."


    "You can discuss the details with Jon."


    Ryan did not reject his proposal, but was very happy, "It is best to choose a studio or company to invest in and cooperate with, which can save a lot of time."


    Don''t look at Disney and DreamWorks choosing to cooperate with animation studios in India and Japan. In the new century, most Hollywood film companies have turned to cooperate with the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Pixar Animation Studios also established an overseas animation studio on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Even a number of Hollywood film companies have gradually handed over the production of special effects to companies on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    To put it bluntly, it is nothing more than that the technology on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is not bad, the price is as low as the price of cabbage, and as long as you are willing to pay more, working twelve hours a day is nothing.


    If it doesn''t work, you can work in two or three shifts, and work as usual on rest days.


    At most, pay some overtime pay, triple wages and the like.


    Even, some do not even have overtime pay.


    "OK."


    "I will personally go to the other side of the Pacific Ocean." Barry Cook showed excitement.


    This is the second time he is about to set foot on that magical country. The difference is that last time he was looking for inspiration and the source of creation.


    This time it''s about cooperation.


    Ryan looked down at the time on his watch, "Well, let''s stop here for now, and go to the Hilton Hotel to enjoy a wonderful night together."


    Don''t get it wrong, there is no special program it''s just a small internal gathering.


    Of course, some beautiful female models will be invited to the party. Whether they can succeed depends on their personal charm.


    As for going to the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Ryan didn''t remind too much.


    At this stage, there is only so much animation industry on the other side of the Pacific Ocean!


    Barry-Cook came with a project with a budget of 50 million US dollars, which did not include the provision of equipment, technology, personnel training, etc., as well as 3D computer animation technology.


    Whether you set up a studio alone or choose a company to invest in cooperation, you will not encounter any obstacles, and you will even get grand treatment.


    Next, Ryan stayed in Los Angeles for a few more days, during which time he met with Chris Barker again, and then quietly returned to the crew of "Inception" in New Zealand.


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 Chapter 272： end of summer

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    As time passed, Disney''s "Heavenly Tribulation" was released on July 1. In the first three days of the weekend, it earned a box office of 36.08 million US dollars, which completely kicked off the hot season of the summer.


    On July 15, the comedy film "Mad About Mary" produced by 20th Century Fox was released. In the first three days of the weekend, it earned 13.74 million US dollars.


    The box office of this film was not very good in the first weekend, but the subsequent box office trend was very stable.


    However, the film that really ignited July was "Saving Private Ryan" jointly produced by DreamWorks and Paramount. In the first three days of the weekend, it earned 30.57 million US dollars at the box office. The film''s overseas box office performance is also quite good.


    Counting the "Clash of Heaven and Earth" released in May, DreamWorks has sold two consecutive films in the summer, and its production performance has already surpassed that of MGM and Sony Pictures.


    As for Orion Pictures!


    In the entire summer file, only one film "Ice Age" was released.


    In terms of quantity, it is not too much, and it can even be said to be a little less.


    But in terms of box office and revenue, Orion Pictures gave a perfect answer.


    The box office of just one film "Ice Age" and the revenue it brings are comparable to DreamWorks, and even far surpassed DreamWorks in terms of revenue.


    Until the end of the summer vacation, on September 5th, another film "Death is Coming" produced by Orion Films was released, and it opened in 2,500 movie theaters on the first day.


    In the three days of the first weekend, the box office was 10.15 million US dollars, and the average income per movie theater was 3871 US dollars, while the entire film shooting cost was only 20 million US dollars.


    With the box office trend of "Death Comes", Orion Films can fully recover the investment cost through the North American box office, and the final income is enough to make any Hollywood film company envious.


    Meanwhile, Orion Pictures once again has a low-budget horror franchise.


    For a time, Orion Films and DreamWorks became the two largest independent production companies in Hollywood.


    For all practitioners in Hollywood, it is definitely exciting news.


    With the rise of Orion Pictures and DreamWorks, the monopoly of traditional Hollywood giants has been faintly broken.


    In addition, Lionsgate Pictures came into people''s sight for the first time. It first acquired the International Film Group, and then the founder of the company, Frank Gusta, publicly declared that he was going to fully enter the production and distribution business in North America.


    Ryan didn''t pay much attention to the gradual emergence of Lionsgate Films. He stayed in the studio in Wellington, New Zealand for almost the entire summer, and only returned to Los Angeles occasionally.


    According to the current shooting progress, it will take at most another week to finish shooting all the shots in the Wellington studio.


    Next, the crew needs to go to London, England to make up some exterior shots.


    "If you jump, can you survive?"


    Nicole Kidman, wearing a stunning evening gown, looked out into the night downstairs and asked Leonardo DiCaprio as he approached with a glass of champagne.


    Leonardo DiCaprio took a sip of champagne and glanced down. "If you fall into the sea, there may be hope."


    He turned around and asked, "Li''er, what are you doing here!"


    Facing Leonardo DiCaprio''s inquiry, Nicole Kidman laughed, turned to look at Leonardo DiCaprio, "I thought you would miss me!"


    "You know I''ll miss you, but you make it impossible for me to continue trusting you." Leonardo DiCaprio showed a complicated look.


    "OK!"


    Ryan yelled to stop, stood up from behind the monitor, and waved to the two, "Leonardo, you have a very good expression, try to keep it."


    "Nicole, it''s better to be more elegant."


    Seeing this, Nicole Kidman walked over wearing a black evening dress and high heels, "I was already very elegant just now."


    "No, no, you don''t understand what I mean. I mean you are not charming enough." Ryan looked Nicole Kidman up and down, and said very seriously: "You can be more charming."


    "Well, I admit that I really like your compliment." Nicole Kidman leaned over and glanced at the shot just shot on the monitor, "A vase that is charming enough?"


    Apparently she knew exactly what Ryan meant, a pretty enough vase.


    Ryan nodded, "It can be understood in this way."


    "Nicole, take a break and then we''ll do it again."


    "If there are no accidents, you can leave the crew tomorrow and go back to Los Angeles to rest for a few days."


    Nicole Kidman doesn''t have a lot of scenes, and there are only one or two scenes that have not been filmed. If it is fast, she can officially leave the crew early tomorrow morning.


    "It''s not bad news." Nicole Kidman didn''t have a relaxed expression.


    Next, she needs to join the filming of "Eyes Wide Shut" immediately, with almost no rest time.


    After resting for a while, the crew started filming again. The last few scenes need to be filmed at night, and they are still filmed on location, so there is no way to put them in the daytime.


    For this reason, the crew specially rented a banquet hall with a large size, and there were at least dozens of extras dressed in fashion.


    It wasn''t until after three o''clock in the middle of the night that the filming was completely over.


    Several main actors and a group of extras left one after another, while Ryan continued to sit behind the monitor and carefully watched the shot that was shot today from beginning to end, so as not to have to reshoot if there was a problem later.


    "Everyone go back and rest."


    "The rest of the work, wait until you get up in the afternoon." Ryan stood up and stretched, "Guys, it''s time to call it a day."


    Many crew members couldn''t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Finally, they didn''t have to wait until dawn to rest. Immediately, they packed up their belongings and prepared to leave the shooting location.


    With no Charlize Theron scene today, Ryan could only be back in the car with Sofia Coppola.


    "Back to the apartment? Or the hotel!"


    Ryan looked at the time, "Let''s go back to the hotel."


    It was almost four o''clock in the morning, and it was more convenient to go back to the hotel.


    Sofia Coppola agreed, started the car and drove towards the hotel, "I heard that Marvel has made progress?"


    "There has been some small progress." Ryan looked at the night outside the car window, "Most of the shareholders of Marvel Comics have agreed to the acquisition plan. The only difference is that some shareholders hope to exchange cash and shares. Mergers and acquisitions."


    Most of the acquisitions of companies in the United States are carried out in the form of cash and stock exchange.


    This is beneficial to both parties.


    But with the revenue of Orion Pictures, it is a joke for Ryan to acquire Marvel Comics through a stock exchange.


    All idiots know that with the revenue of Orion Pictures, once it plans to go public, the stock price will definitely skyrocket in the future, while the performance of Marvel Comics is getting worse and worse.


    In this way, the method of stock exchange will bring very large losses to Ryan in the future.


    Even if he gives up the acquisition of Marvel Comics, he will not agree to the acquisition by way of stock exchange.


    Swap!


    Sofia Coppola sneered, "It seems that those shareholders thought you had to buy Marvel Comics."


    Marvel Comics, which has lost the copyright of a group of superheroes, is far less important to Orion Pictures than imagined, and it is just a supplement.


    "So I let the other side talk slowly, don''t worry." Ryan didn''t understand what these people were thinking. In order to propose a merger of cash and shares!


    At present, apart from Orion Films, a film company, I am afraid that there will not be any Hollywood film company that will be interested in Marvel Comics.


    The reason why the past life Marvel comics were brought back to life was acquired by Disney.


    That is due to the big sales of "Blade Warrior", "X-Men", and "Spider-Man", which made the remaining superhero copyrights in the hands of Marvel Comics suddenly double in value.


    This is why investment institutions are willing to invest and support Marvel Pictures to carry out the Avengers plan.


    At present, the copyright of these superhero characters has long been bought out by Ryan at one time, and Marvel Comics has lost the last straw.


    For other Hollywood studios, there is no value at all.


    If it weren''t for avoiding something like "Fantastic Four" in the future, Ryan wouldn''t bother to spend money to acquire Marvel Comics.


    What''s more, Ryan and Orion Pictures are not short of funds, and they have enough cash to acquire Marvel Comics.


    "Okay, let''s not talk about this."


    Ryan looked at Sofia Coppola in the driver''s seat ahead and asked, "What''s up with Warner Bros."


    "It is said that the casting of the crew of "Harry Potter" caused a lot of public opinion in the UK."


    Not only is it not small, it simply messed up the whole of Britain, and even had to amend many laws for this.


    "You should go and see it for yourself. Even the avenue downstairs is lined up, full of young actors and parents who come to audition."


    Sofia Coppola described it very exaggeratedly, "I answer hundreds of calls every day, and someone even calls my father, just wanting his child to participate in an audition."


    "Next time , you''ll leave it to Jon or Nancy to deal with it. I don''t want to go through it again."


    Don''t underestimate the appeal of "Harry Potter" to British parents. Once the film is successful in the future, their children will not only become Hollywood stars, but also have unbelievable wealth.


    "It is estimated that it will be difficult to encounter such a scene next time." Ryan said.


    Similar to going to the UK to audition for casting, it seems that there is only "Harry Potter" in the previous life.


    Not long after, the car drove into the parking lot of the hotel, and the two got out of the car and went back to the hotel room.


    When he came outside the room, Ryan took out the room card, opened the door, walked in, and turned on the light.


    The next moment, an unexpected figure appeared in front of him.


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 Chapter 273： go to london

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    Waking up at noon the next day, Nicole Kidman had already left New Zealand by flight. Ryan, as usual, came to the set to continue filming, as if nothing happened last night.


    As for the acquisition of Marvel Comics!


    As Ryan himself said, don''t worry, you can talk slowly.


    There is still more than a year to go before the dot-com bubble crisis, and the stock price of Marvel Comics will only get lower and lower. It is those shareholders who really need to worry, not him.


    In the next few days, the filming of the crew went very smoothly. The filming at the Wellington studio ended ahead of schedule, and they went to London, England to shoot scenes.


    As soon as we got off the plane, the crew was surrounded by a group of reporters, densely packed with flashing lights, shining white.


    "Director Ryan Gosling, may I ask if you have seen the cast of "Harry Potter"? Are you satisfied with the actors of Daniel Radcliffe?"


    Before Ryan and others could figure out the situation, a bunch of microphones were handed in front of them, and there were twenty or thirty reporters frantically asking questions, and they were all about the casting of "Harry Potter".


    "Why did Orion Pictures choose to cooperate with Warner Bros.? Instead of 20th Century Fox and Paramount!"


    "Why did you choose to buy the copyright of "Harry-Potter" in the first place? Rowling seemed to be an unknown new author at the time."


    Almost none of the questions were related to "Inception". Many people in the crew were slightly embarrassed, but they were embarrassed to show it.


    After all, "Harry Potter" is also a film invested by Orion Films, so no one can complain in front of Ryan.


    "Sorry..." Ryan said lightly, "I refuse to answer questions about the crew of "Harry Potter"."


    After finishing speaking, he nodded to Daniel Green, several bodyguards immediately stepped forward and forcibly parted ways, and the crew walked out of the airport without looking back.


    However, they underestimated the perseverance of the British journalists. Many journalists also got on the bus and followed closely behind the production team, threatening to never give up.


    It''s not that no reporters or paparazzi have followed it before, but it''s rare that it''s this crazy, and it''s still in the UK.


    The main reason is naturally related to "Harry Potter". The crew is about to officially start filming, and the eyes of the British media have not left.


    At this time, Ryan brought the crew of "Inception" to the UK for filming, and it was difficult not to attract the attention of the media.


    Half an hour later, a group of people arrived at a Hilton Hotel to check in. Ryan and Charlize-Theron went outside a suite on the top floor and knocked on the door.


    Not long after, Helen opened the door and let Ryan and Charlize-Theron in.


    "These British reporters are too crazy." Ryan walked to the window, glanced down, and found that there were reporters everywhere in front of the hotel, and even a TV station drove a news interview vehicle over.


    There was also a double-decker bus parked on the side of the road, and a reporter with a camera on top climbed onto the top of the bus, holding the camera up with both hands and taking pictures of the hotel floor where the crew was stationed.


    "A bunch of annoying guys." Charlize Theron said with a speechless expression, "It''s even crazier than American paparazzi."


    "It''s just an open audition for a Hollywood crew, and it seems that the audition for the "Harry Potter" crew has been over for a while."


    Helen glanced lightly, then reached out to close the curtains, "This is London, England, not the United States, and even less Los Angeles."


    "The budget for the whole film of "Harry Potter" is as high as 130 million US dollars, which is an astronomical figure for the British film industry and media."


    "What''s more, Warner Group has already operated "Harry Potter" all over the world. Right now is the hottest moment, and it will be fine after a while."


    She has already gotten used to it for a while.


    "How about the young actors!" Ryan sat down on the sofa and lay down comfortably.


    "It''s not too bad." Helen said calmly, "Not all underage actors are like Scarlett, who can be recognized by Hollywood."


    "Even if future movies hit the box office, it will be difficult for them to get out of this franchise."


    That''s right, it''s a series of movies, not just one movie. Ryan and Warner Bros. planned to shoot a series of movies from the beginning.


    A requirement in cast casting that requires actors to sign contracts for multiple films at once.


    Helen''s Xingkong agency took the opportunity to win the agency contracts of several young actors.


    Avoid the situation similar to the original version where a group of agents of young actors unite to put pressure on the crew, asking for sky-high remuneration and post-production share.


    Of course, in the end, Warner Bros. was slightly better, only paying a basic salary, and the book income in the later stage of the film was a loss, without paying a penny.


    "Scarlett!"


    When Scarlett Johansson is mentioned, Ryan feels a headache, she is not a good girl.


    No matter in her previous life or now, Scarlett Johansson is a problem girl, and there are many problems.


    From time to time it caused some trouble.


    "If everyone was like Scarlett, it would be a disaster." Ryan couldn''t help complaining.


    Of course, there is no less news about Emma Watson in her previous life than Scarlett Johansson.


    "Ha ha."


    Charlize Theron couldn''t help laughing, "I heard that she almost fought with Natalie Portman at the banquet. If someone didn''t stop her, the two of them would have to go to the police station."


    "Okay, let''s not talk about this." Helen also had a headache.


    Some time ago, the two of them were almost about to hit the earth, and it took her a lot of thought to barely calm down.


    "Since you have come to London, you need to be more thoughtful recently. Don''t go out alone. It''s better to act with the crew, especially Ryan. Your every move will be watched by reporters."


    She hesitated, "Let''s put it this way, some British journalists are far crazier than you can imagine."


    "Last month, Chris Columbus discovered that someone had sneaked into the actors'' room and installed cameras and bugs."


    "In desperation, the crew could only check all the actors'' rooms, and finally found out a lot of things."


    Ryan''s face straightened. He knew that what Helen said was not alarmist. The information brought back from England was enough to show the degree of madness of the British media.


    "In addition to what you said, you also need to be careful when calling. Not all media will follow the rules." He pointed to the phone and said meaningfully.


    Charlize-Theron''s face changed, "You mean? These media reporters will eavesdrop on our calls!"


    "It''s not impossible." Helen nodded cautiously, "In short, pay more attention recently."


    "I will." Charlize Theron took a deep breath, a little unbelievable.


    This is London, the capital of the United Kingdom, and one of the most developed countries in Europe, but she suddenly felt like she had come to a war-torn country in Africa.


    No, it''s not even as good as Africa, at least you don''t have to worry about being tapped.


    Ryan felt a little thirsty. He took a glass of water and took a sip with his head down. "Okay, Charlie, don''t worry too much. If any media dares to do this, I will let it taste like bankruptcy."


    One thing recognized by Hollywood, Ryan''s net worth is definitely the richest director in Hollywood, richer than George Lucas.


    Even if Orion Films is not counted, the shares of Blue Sky Studios alone have exceeded 1 billion US dollars.


    There is also Yahoo, a star company in the Nasdaq technology stocks, and he is one of the largest individual shareholders of Yahoo.


    With Yahoo''s current market capitalization, it can kill almost 99% of Hollywood studios in a flash.


    The most important point is that Ryan''s assets are very healthy, not to mention any debts, not even non-performing assets, and he can mobilize a large amount of cash at any time.


    On this point, even several traditional giants in Hollywood dare not underestimate it, and even any Hollywood practitioner will not worry about the funding of Orion Films.


    And that''s not counting investments in Amazon, Google, and Apple.


    He can hire a luxurious team of lawyers and make any media regret it.


    Even a media giant like Time Warner Group will feel pain in the face of tens of millions of dollars, or even hundreds of millions of dollars in legal fees every year.


    "Okay, take a break. Warner Bros. held a banquet tonight, and it''s a welcome for you." Helen said.


    Warner Bros. attaches great importance to the "Harry Potter" project, arguably more than Orion Pictures.


    Right now, Orion Films does not lack a series of blockbuster films, such as the "Rush Hour" series, the "Death Comes" that is currently in theaters, the "Ice Age" series, the "Chain Saw" series that is in storage, and Filming of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.


    In addition, there are the "American Pie" series, the "Blade Runner" series, the "Tomb Raider" series, plus, the beginning of the planned Marvel superhero movie "X-Men", It will also be a series.


    Warner Bros., by contrast, was far more miserable.


    Have to pay attention to the "Harry Potter" series of films.


    The banquet in the evening is not so much a banquet as a small ceremony. In addition to the red carpet, there is also an interview area.


    Unlike most people, Ryan did not choose to walk the red carpet, but took Charlize-Theron to the banquet hall through the side door.


    In this regard, Charlize-Theron very much agrees, unless it is a last resort, it is estimated that she will not want to deal with British media reporters for a long time.


    No way, the British paparazzi are really scary.


    "Hi Ryan, long time no see."


    Just after entering the banquet hall, Greg Silverman greeted him warmly. He hugged Ryan first, and then looked at the well-dressed and tall Charlize Theron.


    "Nice to meet you, Miss Charlie!" His tone was very polite. The relationship between the other party and Ryan Gosling was almost well-known in Hollywood.


    Otherwise, how could an unknown young actor who was born as a model star in several commercial blockbusters one after another, and each of them was directed by Ryan Gosling.


    In private, UU Reading Many Hollywood female stars secretly mocked Charlize-Theron.


    "I thought you had already gone back." Ryan said equally enthusiastically.


    "Hello, Mr. Greg, I''m very glad to meet you!" Charlize Theron said politely.


    "In the short term, I''m afraid I''ll have to stay in London."


    Greg-Silverman shrugged. "Warner Bros. is not Orion Pictures. It has a lot of franchises."


    "By the way, I forgot to congratulate you just now. The North American box office of "Ice Age" exceeded 200 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office of "Reaper" exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars."


    There seemed to be a trace of envy in his tone.


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 Chapter 274： banquet conflict

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    Entering October, after nearly five months of release, "Ice Age" has a North American box office of $220 million, an overseas box office of $230 million, and a global box office of $450 million.


    Compared with the original global box office of 380 million U.S. dollars, it is about 70 million U.S. dollars higher.


    Although it is not as good as "The Lion King"''s North American box office of 420 million US dollars, overseas box office of 540 million US dollars, and global box office record of 960 million US dollars.


    But it also surpassed "Toy Story 1"''s North American box office of 190 million US dollars, overseas box office of 180 million US dollars, and global box office of 370 million US dollars.


    It became the second-grossing animated feature film of all time and the first-grossing 3D animated feature film.


    The box office performance of "Reaper is Coming" is much worse.


    However, North America also earned $51.12 million in box office, overseas box office of $49.85 million, and the global box office exceeded $100 million. Moreover, the film is still in theaters, and it is expected to increase the box office somewhat.


    The key point is that the cost of this film is only 20 million U.S. dollars, and the content and plot are very suitable for adaptation into a series of films, so it can continue to be filmed.


    Thinking of this, envy flashed in Greg Silverman''s eyes. Not counting Mr. and Mrs. Smith, which was co-produced with 20th Century Fox, Orion Films has already had two films with a North American box office of over 100 million.


    Among them, "Ice Age" has a North American box office of 220 million U.S. dollars, and is very likely to win this year''s North American box office champion.


    There is also the North American box office performance of "Rush Hour", which can undoubtedly be included in the top ten of the North American box office list.


    That is to say, the Christmas schedule has not yet arrived, and Orion Films has already included two films in the top ten of the North American box office rankings, a result that is enough to move Warner Bros.


    Moreover, Orion Films also has a sequel film "American Pie 2", which has not yet been released. As a sequel film, no one dares to underestimate the box office performance of "American Pie 2" in the future.


    What''s more, Hollywood film companies are aware of one thing. The key project of Orion Films in the next few years is the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.


    There is also "Inception" directed by Ryan Gosling himself, and "Harry Potter" with Warner Bros.


    Beyond that, Orion Pictures has a couple of good projects in the works.


    Taking the production and distribution business alone, it is enough to rank among the forefront of Hollywood film companies.


    "Compared to the achievements that have been made, I hope that the box office of "Harry Potter" will be a global hit in the future."


    Ryan smiled, turned the topic to "Harry Potter", and said, "Don''t introduce me to Director Chris Columbus and our little stars."


    "I heard from Sophia that the audition scene of the crew was very spectacular."


    "Of course." Greg Silverman regained his composure, brought the two of them to the "Harry Potter" crew and others, and introduced them very familiarly.


    "This is director Chris Columbus, producer Michael Barnathan, and our young actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson..."


    Greg Silverman introduced them one by one.


    Ryan''s eyes lingered on Emma Watson for a while, who is recognized as the one with the most development potential in the future golden iron triangle.


    It''s a pity that her development in her previous life was still not very good, and she was far from being comparable to Scarlett Johansson, who was a child star.


    "Didn''t Rowling come?" Ryan looked around, but didn''t see Rowling.


    "Her daughter was sick and needed someone to stay home," Greg-Silverman explained.


    "Tell her for me that I will visit her in person when I have time." Ryan planned to find a time to visit Rowling in person.


    She is a respectable writer.


    Several people talked with each other for a while, and the young actors rarely spoke, and only opened their mouths to answer when Ryan asked.


    At this time, Severus Snape, one of the important supporting roles in the film, came over in a hurry, leaned on Chris Columbus''s ear, and whispered a few words.


    Chris Columbus''s face suddenly became a little unnatural.


    "Miss Natalie Portman, seems to be in a little trouble."


    Chris Columbus explained to Ryan in a low voice: "She seems to have had some conflicts with Harvey Weinstein, and someone has already notified Miss Helen."


    Harvey Weinstein!


    Ryan raised his eyebrows. He hasn''t heard this name for a long time. It seems that every time he hears this name, it is almost not a good thing.


    "Charlie, wait for me here."


    "I''ll go and have a look."


    Hearing what he said, Charlize Theron put down the champagne in her hand, "I''ll go with you."


    "Then let''s go." Ryan didn''t worry about these trivial matters, and walked towards the other side of the banquet hall.


    The few people left behind looked at each other, why is Harvey-Weinstein also in the UK? And came to the banquet!


    "Will it cause trouble?"


    "Why don''t we follow the past together!" Chris Columbus was a little worried, Harvey Weinstein was not an ordinary person.


    "Don''t worry, Ryan will take care of it."


    Greg Silverman said calmly: "Besides, Natalie Portman is a member of the Star Wars crew, that is George Lucas'' crew, and Harvey Weinstein dare not mess around. "


    Inside the banquet hall, Natalie Portman looked at Harvey Weinstein with no expression on his face, and blocked a very beautiful young girl behind him.


    "Mr. Wayne!"


    "Please show some respect, Keira is my friend." Natalie Portman said slowly.


    Harvey Weinstein stared at Natalie Portman, who was sabotaging his good deeds, and said in a low tone: "Miss Portman, I advise you to ignore this matter, otherwise it will be bad for you." It won''t do any good."


    "You don''t have to worry about me." Keira Knightley bit her lip hard. She didn''t want to cause trouble for Natalie Portman, and the relationship between the two was not very good.


    She''s just Natalie Portman''s stand-in, not even a friend.


    Hearing this, Natalie Portman glanced at her and didn''t speak.


    Once she chooses to leave, Keira Knightley''s fate can be imagined.


    "Mr. Wayne, as I have already said, Kayla is my friend."


    "If you don''t leave, I can only call Uncle George and ask him to come over from the studio and tell you in person."


    While talking, Natalie Portman was about to pick up the phone and call George Lucas.


    "Wait, Natalie, don''t bother George with a call."


    Ryan walked over with Charlize Theron in his arms, looked at Harvey Weinstein indifferently, "Harvey, that''s enough."


    Seeing Ryan and Charlize Theron approaching, Natalie Portman breathed a sigh of relief, turned to Keira Knightley and said, "Okay, it''s okay, remember to be more careful next time .��


    "It''s best to get a new agent when you go back. Your current agent is nothing but rubbish."


    The cause of the incident was very simple. Keira Knightley''s manager, through some unknown relationship, contacted Harvey Weinstein, and planned to introduce Keira Knightley to Harvey Weinstein.


    Fortunately, Natalie Portman saw that Keira Knightley was also at the banquet, and wanted to come over to say hello, just in time Harvey Weinstein forced Keira Knightley to drink, holding her hands Fumble around.


    At that moment, Natalie Portman stepped forward, blocked Keira Knightley behind her, and confronted Harvey Weinstein.


    Although Ryan''s voice was not loud, he was full of momentum, and he didn''t take Harvey Weinstein seriously.


    Seeing Ryan coming, Harvey Weinstein frowned, "Ryan, this matter has nothing to do with you, you can take Miss Portman away."


    "As for this Miss Keira, I have a private deal with me."


    Ryan still said calmly: "Harvey, let me say it again, this matter ends here."


    "If you insist on making a fuss, then I can only have someone invite you out of the banquet."


    Harvey Weinstein snorted coldly, with a hint of anger, "Ryan Gosling, are you planning to start a war with me and Miramax Films!"


    The tone was full of threats.


    In this regard, Ryan laughed directly, "Harvey, you are too self-righteous. Neither you nor Miramax Films in your mouth are worthy of being the opponent of Orion Films."


    "If you really want to go to war, you can let Eisner speak for himself."


    If it were a few years ago he might still have some scruples.


    But with the current influence of Orion Films, it has long surpassed Wayne Brothers and Miramax Films.


    To put it bluntly, Miramax Films is not worthy of being the opponent of Orion Films.


    It is true that Harvey Weinstein can command the wind and rain in the independent film circle, but in commercial films, any film produced by Orion Films can make him far behind.


    For Disney and Eisner, this sentence is about the same.


    Harvey Weinstein''s face was livid, his eyes glanced at Ryan, and then fell on Keira Knightley.


    Keira Knightley panicked like a frightened little rabbit, and the consequences of offending Harvey Wayans were definitely not something she could afford.


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    "Miss Keira, it seems that you forgot what you promised just now!" Harvey Weinstein stared at Keira Knightley unkindly, and snorted coldly.


    Before Keira-Knightley could speak, Ryan said first: "Harvey, you seem to have forgotten one thing. Miss Keira is an underage girl. I think the media and child protection organizations will be very grateful." interest."


    "It is said that some feminist groups have been staring at you!"


    Having said that, Ryan added, "Don''t forget, this is England, not Hollywood."


    Harvey Weinstein, it can be said that his **** is full of feces. If it weren''t for the influence of himself and Miramax Films, Shi Chang suppressed some news, I am afraid that he would have left Hollywood long ago.


    Harvey Weinstein''s face became very ugly, and he took a deep breath, "I will remember this."


    After speaking, he turned and left without looking back.


    Although he didn''t want to admit it, he had to admit one thing.


    Now the influence of Ryan Gosling and Orion Films is definitely at the top of Hollywood, even he has to choose to back down.


    "Okay, it''s all right." Ryan glanced at Keira Knightley.


    A well-known British rose in her previous life, she has starred in three films such as "Pirates of the Caribbean", "King Arthur", and "The Duchess".


    At the peak of her career, she was enough to rank among the first-line actresses in Hollywood.


    The most surprising thing is that she was originally only Natalie - Portman''s stand-in.


    "Mr. Gosling, thank you for your help!" Keira-Knightley looked very grateful.


    Ryan nodded to her, turned to look at Natalie Portman, and said, "Next time you encounter a similar fact, remember to call Helen or give me a call first."


    "Of course you could call George instead of confronting Harvey Weinstein yourself."


    "He''s a guy who does some outrageous things from time to time."


    "I''ve tried my best to control myself. If Scarlett was that **** idiot, I would definitely pour wine on him." After finishing speaking, Natalie Portman shrugged her beautiful shoulders, "Weinstein, will you Will take revenge on me?"


    "As you said just now, he will do some outrageous things from time to time."


    Hearing this, Ryan glanced at her, and then at Keira Knightley, "As long as you don''t develop in the independent film industry and avoid him, you don''t have to worry about anything."


    "The most important point is not to meet him in private."


    In fact, Harvey-Weinstein''s influence is far less powerful than it seems.


    Most of the female stars who were bullied by him in the previous life were not well-known, or their development had fallen into a trough, and they wanted to seek new development opportunities, so they chose to swallow their anger.


    Or simply some female stars in Europe or overseas, who have no background in Hollywood.


    Otherwise, with Miramax Films, a second-tier Hollywood film company, it can really do whatever it takes!


    Not even DreamWorks and Steven Spielberg, Lucasfilm and George Lucas, New Line Cinema and Robert Shea.


    It''s just that Harvey-Weinstein acts too aggressively, focuses on the independent film circle, and rarely touches commercial films, which gives people a feeling that he can call the wind and rain.


    In contrast, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and others act very restrained, focusing on commercial films, and rarely pay attention to the independent film circle.


    The focus of the seven major Hollywood film companies is also on commercial films, and they hardly care about independent films.


    What''s more, the majority shareholder of Miramax Films is Disney.


    The combination of various reasons has caused Harvey-Weinstein to seem to be able to dominate the independent film circle.


    In fact, the annual revenue of Miramax Films may not be comparable to the income brought by a film "Ice Age".


    Ryan reached out and patted Natalie Portman on the shoulder, "I''ll ask someone to keep an eye on him, don''t worry about your little girlfriend."


    "Go back to rest early, get a good night''s sleep, and I will take care of the next thing."


    At that moment, Ryan called Daniel Green over, sent the two of them back to the hotel to rest, and then called Helen, telling her not to come over.


    Charlize Theron called the waiter over, took a glass of champagne, and took a sip, "Be careful, Harvey Weinstein won''t forget about it."


    Ryan smiled, "He is a smart man, unless he is absolutely sure, he will not provoke me and Orion Pictures."


    "Also, he didn''t have the chance."


    This is said with full confidence. The development of Orion Films will far exceed everyone''s expectations, and even exceed the expectations of Orion Films'' high-level executives.


    Of course, based on Ryan''s understanding of Harvey Weinstein, this fat man really wouldn''t just let it go.


    After all, in his previous life, he even dared to scold Warner Bros. openly, and turned against Disney, etc.


    Similarly, Ryan will not forget it so easily, and just took the opportunity to show off his muscles.


    To put it bluntly, if Ryan had nothing to do with Orion Films, others would think he was too weak and would only attract more suppression.


    Just like DreamWorks in the previous life, the consequences of constantly choosing to compromise were eventually acquired by the ally Paramount.


    On the contrary, the fearless Lionsgate Films can continue to develop and become the largest independent production company in Hollywood.


    After staying at the banquet for a while, Ryan took Charlize-Theron to the underground parking lot, changed into a car that had been prepared earlier, and slowly drove away from the banquet.


    "Change to another hotel!" Charlize Theron looked at the direction of the car, as if it was not the way back to the hotel.


    "I asked someone to find a new place to live." Ryan said helplessly, "The hotel is full of reporters."


    Not long after, the car slowly drove into the half-mile-long boulevard next to Kensington Palace, and stopped in front of a mansion.


    Charlize-Theron pushed open the car door, walked down, glanced around by the lights, and couldn''t help admiring, "It''s a beautiful building."


    "If you like it, it''s yours." Ryan hugged Charlize-Theron from behind and said, "It''s a birthday gift for you."


    "It''s too expensive." Charlize Theron shook her head and refused, "I rarely come to England."


    "It''s just a small gift, don''t forget that I''m the richest director in Hollywood now." Ryan let go of Charlize-Theron and made a gesture of invitation, "Let''s go in and take a look around, it''s my first time here. "


    Charlize-Theron hesitated for a moment, followed Ryan to open the door and walked in. A maid came over immediately, took Charlize-Theron''s expensive bag, and hung it on the shelf at the entrance of the living room.


    Charlize-Theron''s first impression was that the living room in front of her was very large, exuding a touch of elegant and luxurious classical atmosphere, as if she was in a British noble manor. "It''s very expensive!"


    "It''s not bad." Ryan replied casually, and his attention gradually focused on Charlize Theron.


    Tonight she has been carefully dressed, with a delicate face, a slender figure, and a black evening dress, she is simply a fairy.


    No, it should be the queen.


    Charlize Theron''s aura is more like a noble and elegant queen.


    The title of her previous life, Saihuang, is very vivid.


    The next moment, the two walked around inside and out, the living room, dining room, swimming pool, gym and so on.


    "This is Kensington Palace Gardens!"


    Standing on the balcony of the master bedroom on the third floor, Charlize Theron couldn''t help but exclaimed as she looked at the lights not far away.


    Although she earns a lot of money, she is still very surprised when faced with a mansion worth tens of millions of pounds.


    At least with her income, it is difficult to buy such a mansion in the short term.


    Don''t look at Charlize - Theron''s three consecutive films sold well at the box office, but in fact she didn''t get much salary.


    Among them, the film salary of "The Truman Show" is only about 100,000 US dollars, the film salary of "Terminator 3" is only more than 1 million US dollars, and the film salary of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" is less than 3 million US dollars.


    On the contrary, playing "Inception" earned her a salary of 8 million U.S. dollars, and she officially became a first-line actress in Hollywood.


    The salary of Hollywood female stars has always been like this. The main source of income for many female stars is not the salary, but various advertising endorsements.


    Various expenses and high taxes must also be excluded, such as broker commissions, public relations teams, makeup artists, and so on.


    She also set up a private fund, and from time to time, she will donate some materials to South Africa to help children. In the end, the remaining money will never be too much.


    In her previous life, Charlize Theron''s salary was not very high. It was not until she won the Best Actress Award at the 76th Academy Awards with "The Devil" that her salary exceeded 10 million US dollars in one fell swoop.


    However, Kensington Palace Gardens is the most famous mansion area in London, not far from Kensington Palace.


    The average price of each luxury house here is more than 10 million pounds If converted into US dollars, the cheapest one is close to 20 million US dollars.


    Enough to make Charlize Theron, who has just become a first-line actress in Hollywood, become impoverished.


    "How about it?"


    "The overall feeling is not bad!" Ryan didn''t pay much attention to Charlize-Theron''s exclamation.


    Naturally, this mansion couldn''t be the one that sold for hundreds of millions of pounds in the previous life, but its price also reached more than fifteen million pounds.


    "There is such a luxury house idling in the UK, but I want to live in Los Angeles for a long time."


    "This will be a very distressing thing." Charlize Theron suddenly felt very distressed.


    "You can take your mother to live here." Ryan said very understandingly.


    Charlize Theron hesitated for a moment, "I can try to persuade her to come and live in London for a while."


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    At night in London, it seemed extraordinarily quiet.


    Harvey Weinstein was sitting on the sofa in the hotel room, holding an expensive cigar, his fat face was covered with clouds, and his mood seemed to be extremely bad.


    Not far away, Jon Gordon, one of the top managers of Miramax Films, sat quietly, glancing at Harvey Weinstein from time to time, with a look of hesitation on his face, but he never dared to speak. .


    He had just arrived from the airport and already knew what had happened.


    Ryan Gosling, the youngest rich man in the United States, and Orion Films, a film company with global distribution channels.


    Whether it''s Ryan Gosling or Orion Pictures, he has nothing to do.


    To be precise, even if there was a way, he would not dare to mess around.


    Even the seven major Hollywood film companies are sometimes helpless.


    Therefore, Jon-Gordon just sat quietly on the sidelines without saying a word. Anyway, he would do what Harvey-Weinstein ordered later.


    He didn''t want to be retaliated by Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures.


    "Jon, keep an eye on Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures."


    Harvey Weinstein''s expression froze, and he said slowly, "Also make an appointment with Michael Ovitz and Robert Shea for me, and say that I have a new project and I want to find someone to cooperate with."


    "Okay." Jon-Gordon nodded and agreed.


    Harvey Weinstein continued: "It seems that the most important project of Orion Films right now should be "Inception" directed by Ryan Gosling himself, and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy that is currently being filmed in New Zealand. , It is said that the investment in the entire project is as high as 300 million US dollars.��


    "Keep an eye on this project, and notify me immediately if there is any news."


    Jon-Gordon agreed again.


    Harvey Weinstein didn''t say anything more, he waved his hand and told Jon Gordon to go back and rest.


    For a while, only Harvey Weinstein was left in the room, quietly watching the night outside, with a dazed expression.


    Harvey-Weinstein is domineering, tough, and genuinely short-tempered, but he''s not an idiot.


    Even if he doesn''t want to admit it, he has to recognize one thing, the current Ryan Gosling. Far from being a horror film director back then, he became very powerful, even more powerful than Miramax Films.


    It is absolutely impossible for him to do any extreme behavior, otherwise he will inevitably provoke the other party''s crazy revenge.


    Therefore, we must learn to be patient for the time being, and wait for a suitable time, so that Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures will never turn around.


    In the mansion in the gardens of Kensington Palace, Ryan sat on the bed with a curious expression on his face, looking at the cloakroom not far away from time to time.


    The cloakroom is large, about the size of a bedroom in an ordinary room. There are rows of wardrobes on both sides, and there are many clothes and shoes bought in advance hanging in it.


    Looking from Ryan''s direction, all he could see was the wardrobe, not Charlize Theron at all.


    In desperation, Ryan could only wait patiently to see what surprise Charlize Theron was up to.


    It''s not the first time I''ve played a game like this.


    Just as Ryan was thinking wildly, there was a sound of high heels landing in the cloakroom, and Charlize Theron walked out step by step with slender thighs.


    The first thing Ryan saw was a pair of high heels and straight legs, and his heart beat faster.


    Charlize Theron had long blond hair that fell naturally, and she was wearing a pink silk pajamas with a belt around her waist, revealing a pair of snow-white long legs.


    The next moment, Charlize Theron slowly reached out and untied the ribbon around her waist, pulled her pajamas to the sides, put her hands on her waist, and posed in a beautiful pose.


    It can be seen that she is wearing a set of **** gold lingerie with diamonds, which is very beautiful.


    At this moment, Charlize Theron seemed to be back on the runway, and even in Ryan''s eyes, it seemed that she had come to the Victoria''s Secret show.


    Charlize Theron has turned into a **** and beautiful angel, her whole body is a perfect work of art, which is about to bring him the most luxurious enjoyment.


    After posing for a while, Charlize Theron walked over step by step, turning around in front of Ryan, with a hint of supermodel demeanor faintly.


    "Charlie, are you tempting me!" Ryan stood up slowly, his eyes kept wandering around her, and the picture of the Victoria''s Secret show in his previous life could not help appearing in his mind.


    In his previous life, he liked the opening of the Victoria''s Secret show the most.


    That glorious flat stomach and slender straight legs are simply the stunner bestowed by heaven.


    The Charlize-Theron in front of her had a different feeling, a desire to conquer, which crushed the high queen under her body.


    Without stopping in front of Ryan, Charlize-Theron turned around and walked to the side of the sofa, sat down slowly, pulled off most of her pajamas, and turned sideways to Ryan, revealing her smooth back.


    "What do you say?"


    Charlize Theron turned her face sideways, stretched out her finger to her mouth, then stretched out her **** tongue to lick it, put her finger on her thigh, and stroked it all the way down.


    Such a **** temptation, I am afraid no one can resist.


    At least, Ryan couldn''t resist, and walked over directly, holding Charlize-Theron in his arms.


    Soon, he experienced the most extravagant enjoyment, and the whole room became a battlefield.


    Charlize-Theron is transformed into an ever-changing fairy, constantly changing into a suit of clothes, and performing multiple identities such as queen, elf, model, and white-collar beauty.


    Next, ... omitting 10,000 words ...


    Don''t get it wrong, there is no unhealthy plot, it''s just a real fashion show,


    Charlize Theron is also a model.


    Early the next morning, the two got up almost at the same time, washed up briefly, and went downstairs to the restaurant.


    Charlize Theron sat at the dining table, looking at the mansion in front of her that looked like an aristocratic manor, feeling a little unreal.


    At the same time, she still had a problem, not knowing how to explain this to her mother.


    With her income, it is impossible to buy a mansion worth more than 10 million pounds for the time being.


    Ryan took a sip of milk, looked at the dazed Charlize Theron opposite, and couldn''t help asking, "What are you thinking?"


    Charlize Theron smiled slightly, "Nothing."


    "I don''t have your role in these few days, so I can get acquainted with the surrounding environment more." Ryan picked up a piece of bread and ate it, and continued: "Don''t worry, there will be almost no media reporters secretly taking pictures here."


    "A short vacation?" Charlize Theron asked with a shrug.


    "You can think so." Ryan nodded.


    This is not a hotel, media reporters dare to mess around here.


    The gardens of Kensington Palace are populated by the upper-class British people, including some nobles and members of the royal family. Unless it is necessary, media reporters rarely come to secretly take pictures.


    "If you don''t like it, you can get a new chef."


    "By the way, there''s also the butler." Ryan pointed to the barely reduced food on her dinner plate.


    The chef was not found by Ryan, but left by the previous owner of this mansion.


    "There is no need for this at the moment."


    Charlize-Theron picked up a piece of bread, spread a lot of special jam, put it in her mouth and tasted it, "It tastes pretty good."


    She was not from a rich family, and she even suffered a lot when she was young, so she has no special requirements for diet.


    Of course, this no special requirement is only for the taste, not the food itself.


    Charlize Theron seldom eats high-calorie foods containing animal protein in order to maintain her figure.


    "As long as you like it." Ryan took a few bites and put down the tableware.


    To be honest, he really has no interest in the taste of British food.


    "Next, what are your plans?"


    Ryan wiped his mouth and asked: "There are still about ten days before the crew can finish filming. Do you want to rest for a while, or look for the next project right away!"


    Although Orion Films plans to shoot a lot of films, there are not many that are really suitable for the role of Charlize-Theron.


    "I want to go back to South Africa and rest for a while." Charlize - Theron is not in a hurry to find the next project.


    She is only in her twenties, and she has already become a first-line actress in Hollywood. There is no need to worry about her future development.


    Of course, if there is a character she likes, she will follow up and give up her plan to rest.


    "Well, it happens that a charity fund under my name will donate a batch of supplies to Africa in a while, and then you can go back together and try to become a charity ambassador for South Africa." Ryan knew that Helen had always wanted to help Charlize�� Theron builds the persona.


    The most critical part of this is becoming a South African charity ambassador.


    After becoming famous, many Hollywood stars will choose to create a personality, such as charity, women''s rights, environmental protection and so on.


    This is essential for future career development.


    Charlize Theron nodded and said, "Thank you!"


    No matter what purpose Ryan is for, donating materials to Africa will not change the fact that it can help many people,


    Moreover, she is very clear that the private charity fund under Ryan''s name will not write any empty checks, but will actually donate a batch of materials to African refugee camps.


    In the past few years, the private charity fund under Ryan''s name not only donates materials to Africa every year, but also builds a large number of primary and secondary schools on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, which is a big expense every year


    "If you really want to thank you."


    "You can play a small role in "X-Men" as a cameo, and increase the film''s promotional selling pointRyan looked at Charlize-Theron and said very seriously.


    "X-Men" is the most important project of Orion Pictures, which is related to the beginning of Marvel''s superhero movie.


    However, only Patrick Stewart is a little famous among the tentatively selected actors.


    He starred in Star Trek: The Next Generation.


    This is a well-known TV series, which was broadcast from 1987 to 1994 and received unanimous praise.


    In a word, the salary is cheap, but the popularity is not low. The only thing missing is media attention.


    So I want to let Charlize-Theron guest star, to increase the promotional selling point of the film.


    Not only Charlize - Theron alone, Ryan also plans to invite some co-stars to guest star.


    "No problem." Charlize Theron agreed.


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    In the next few days, Ryan and the crew have been filming in London, and every shooting scene can attract a group of media reporters to watch.


    There were even some paparazzi who wanted to sneak into the crew, but were thrown out by Daniel.


    Ask the crew to fully realize the strength of the country that is the craziest paparazzi in the world.


    Especially Ryan, since he set foot in London, he has to fight the paparazzi every day.


    Among them, the "Sun Daily" is the most difficult to deal with, almost 24 hours a day to squat and follow, and the professional level is enough to make the paparazzi in Los Angeles amazed.


    Although Ryan kept changing cars every day, or simply rarely left the crew, he was still photographed with Charlize-Theron in the garden of Kensington Palace.


    It is also accompanied by a consumption record for the purchase of a luxury house, which is comparable to the FBI.


    In desperation, Ryan could only stay in the crew as much as possible and reduce the time to go out.


    "It''s not just the paparazzi, the British fans are also crazy."


    Leonardo DiCaprio just walked out of the makeup van, looking at the fans outside the crew, he seemed helpless.


    "Leonardo, you are the best!"


    "Leonardo, come on!"


    "Leonardo belongs to us, and the crew cannot deprive us of our freedom."


    These fans are relatively rational, and some fans who are not rational are even crazier than paparazzi.


    Yesterday, a female fan broke through the security personnel of the crew, ran to Leonardo DiCaprio, and staged a female version of The Beast and the Handsome Prince Charming.


    "What was written in the newspaper must be true!"


    Leonardo DiCaprio walked up to Ryan and asked curiously, "A mansion worth tens of millions of pounds!"


    "It''s just a gift." Ryan didn''t hide anything, "It''s a birthday present for Charlie."


    He has never been stingy when it comes to spending on his female companions.


    At the same time, I don''t intend to hide anything.


    In fact, there is nothing to hide.


    "Wow!"


    Leonardo DiCaprio showed a very exaggerated expression, "Ryan, your generosity will make those female Hollywood actors go crazy."


    "Just like the fans outside the set, losing their minds."


    "You''ll get used to it." Ryan patted him on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "When you meet a perfect partner, you won''t be stingy with money."


    In his previous life, Leonardo DiCaprio spent a lot of money more than once in order to please his girlfriend.


    To put it bluntly, both of them are of the same type.


    "I don''t have that much money," Leonardo DiCaprio shrugged.


    Don''t look at him now because of the global fire of "Titanic", he has become the most popular male star in Hollywood at the moment.


    However, there may not be too much income.


    Like most Hollywood stars who have just become famous, they basically don''t have much savings.


    "You''ll have it soon."


    Ryan smiled, "Okay, take a break and get ready to start shooting."


    A smile appeared on Leonardo DiCaprio''s face. As long as "Inception" is released, the box office results can meet expectations, once again proving his commercial value, and his salary will definitely increase.


    Even, directly called out the basic salary of 20 million US dollars + the share of the film box office.


    This is the advantage of male stars. Otherwise, even if "Inception" was released and sold well at the box office, Charlize Theron, as the heroine of the film, would not be able to increase her salary too much, at most it could exceed 10 million US dollars.


    A female star in Hollywood who can get a salary of more than 10 million US dollars has already reached the ceiling of her career, and if she wants to become a member of the 20 million US dollar club, she needs a certain amount of luck.


    For example, a series of films that can prove its own commercial value.


    Back to the topic, there are not many scenes in the whole of the UK, mainly Dom Cobb and Adne, and they all revolve around Leonardo DiCaprio and Charlize Theron.


    Some of the scenes involving Nicole Kidman have already been filmed in Wellington Studios, so there are not many scenes left.


    In a short while, not far from Buckingham Palace, all the crew members are busy. Cameras, lighting, background cloth, extras, etc. are almost ready, and the filming officially begins.


    Leonardo - DiCaprio and Charlize - Theron are in good shape, and the crew strives for a one-time pass.


    "It''s time to start." Seeing that it was almost done, Ryan asked to start shooting.


    At the gate of Buckingham Palace, Leonardo DiCaprio pushed the actor pulling Charlize Theron away, "Let her go! Don''t touch her!"


    Before Leonardo DiCaprio could continue speaking, a group of extras swarmed up and held him back.


    Almost at the same time, a number of extras caught Charlize Theron.


    The two resisted desperately, but they could not change the status quo.


    "Wake me up! Wake me up!" Charlize Theron yelled at Leonardo DiCaprio.


    "Pass!" Ryan glanced at everyone, "This one is passed, the filming is officially over!"


    There were not many people on the location shooting scene, but there was still very warm applause.


    Ryan re-watched the shot just now, making sure there was nothing wrong with it, and asked people to pack up and leave.


    "Okay, everyone, pack up your things and prepare to go back to the hotel. You can go out for a day tomorrow and return to Los Angeles early the morning after tomorrow."


    The filming of the whole film is over, and there are still many things to do, such as special effects production, post-production soundtrack and so on.


    On the contrary, he will be busier than when shooting.


    In addition, he also has to consider the editing of the entire film.


    "Inception" is not a traditional Hollywood sci-fi film. Compared with the previous "Terminator 3", the plot is much more complicated.


    So when shooting, Ryan deliberately omitted a lot of plots in the script, and everything that involved complex vocabulary was made as simple as possible to become a commercial popcorn movie.


    After all, he needs to consider the audience''s acceptance.


    No matter how good the plot, no matter how ostentatious the special effects are, and no matter how perfectly shot, as long as it cannot be recognized by the audience, it is still a blockbuster film, worthless to speak of.


    So the editing of the film will be very important.


    As for the end of the movie!


    The ending of this film can be regarded as an open ending. The protagonist, played by Leonardo Koble - DiCaprio, finally returned to his home in the United States and saw his children.


    The only thing that makes people unbelievable is that Ryan didn''t stop the spinning top at the end of the film.


    A crumbling top that keeps spinning.


    According to the normal understanding of the plot in the film, if the spinning top does not stop, it means that it is still in a dream; if the spinning top can stop, it means that the protagonist has returned to reality.


    But throughout the film, Ryan did not introduce that Cobb''s totem is the spinning top.


    Specifically, what is the role of the main character Koble Leonardo-DiCaprio?


    Whose totem is that spinning top!


    Even Ryan himself doesn''t know. He suspects that Christopher Nolan, the director and screenwriter of the original film, doesn''t know himself.


    But don''t worry, when the future movies are released, those movie fans, media reporters, and netizens will automatically replenish their brains.


    There may even be a quarrel because of this, which will increase the popularity of the film in disguise.


    At the same time, in the studio in England, George Lucas said to Rick McCollum beside him: "Before April, the special effects production of the entire film can basically be completed."


    "Notify Twentieth Century Fox that it can be released in early May."


    "Also pay attention to "Inception" produced by Orion Films, the specific release time of this film."


    Although Ryan and Orion Pictures have made it clear that "Inception" will be staggered with the release time of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace".


    But recently, the conflict between Orion Films and Twentieth Century Fox has once again become acute.


    The overseas box office of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" has reached more than 300 million U.S. dollars. The box office alone is expected to earn hundreds of millions of U.S. dollars, and the derivative copyright income from the film is definitely an astronomical figure.


    However, according to Twentieth Century Fox''s calculations, the income on the overseas distribution books of the entire film turned out to be negative.


    That said, Orion Pictures didn''t get a penny.


    Any Hollywood practitioner can see that Orion Films was severely cheated by 20th Century Fox once, losing at least more than 100 million US dollars in revenue.


    "Ryan Gosling is not someone who backs down easily, and 20th Century Fox has gone too far this time. We also need to be careful." George Lucas was somewhat worried.


    It will cause a fierce reaction from Orion Pictures, once again choosing to release "Inception" and "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" at the same time.


    At the same time, we must also guard against whether 20th Century Fox will distribute it overseas, and it will also cheat Lucasfilm once.


    Although almost every major Hollywood film company will more or less do some tricks on the overseas distribution of films.


    But such an approach as 20th Century Fox is rare.


    What''s more, Orion Films is not an overseas film company.


    For a period of time, many Hollywood people and film companies have been secretly waiting for the response of Orion Films.


    "It''s best to talk to Ryan Gosling through Helen."


    Rick McCollum took a look at George Lucas, UU reading www. uukanshu.com said: "After all, you have helped him a lot before."


    There was a hint of envy in his tone.


    Who would have imagined that the little guy that George Lucas had helped back then had grown into an existence that no one could ignore.


    Hearing this, George Lucas couldn''t help showing a smile, "Good suggestion."


    Regardless of whether Orion Pictures and Ryan will react violently, he is ready to make some gestures, thereby creating a kind of pressure on 20th Century Fox, which can be regarded as a veiled expression of his dissatisfaction.


    "Call and warn Brother Wayne, I don''t want something like this to happen again, otherwise I will visit Eisner in person." George Lucas''s expression suddenly turned cold.


    If Harvey Weinstein really got his way that night, or if he did something out of the ordinary and was reported by the media, it would be a scandal for the Star Wars crew.


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    Ryan began post-production on Inception as soon as the crew returned to Los Angeles.


    "Avi-Allard, is there any progress over there?"


    In the editing room of Orion Films, Ryan watched it once, and felt that the effect of the newly edited film was not bad, so he turned and said to Nancy Utley on the side.


    "The filming of "Blade Warrior" is progressing very quickly, and the shareholders of Hollywood studios and Marvel Comics will soon guess part of our plan."


    "So get Marvel comics before the ''Blade'' promotion."


    The filming progress of "Blade Warrior" is very fast, and it is expected that the film will dare to be released in the spring of next year.


    To this end, Orion Pictures is preparing to spend a publicity budget of 35 million US dollars, and it may even increase to 40 million to 50 million US dollars to hype up the concept of the superhero movie of Marvel comics and give the next "X-Men" Filming plans to pave the way.


    "I guess you need to go there in person." Nancy Utley knew very well that in order to get Marvel Comics, in addition to obtaining the approval of all the shareholders, she also had to get the approval of Marvel Comics'' high-level executives.


    In the entire Orion Film Industry, only Ryan is the most suitable to go there in person. Based on the achievements of the films he has directed, he personally created a group of superhero movies under Marvel Comics. No one can remain indifferent.


    Once the plan is successful, it can completely change the declining performance of Marvel Comics.


    "Okay." Ryan agreed.


    Since the early 1990s, Marvel Comics has not had a good life, and many high-level executives have long been eager for someone to invest.


    The acquisition of Orion Films is not rejected.


    Rather, some shareholders want to seek more benefits from it.


    "Where is Twentieth Century Fox?"


    Nancy Utley couldn''t help asking: "Tom Rothman, this time it''s gone too far, should we take some measures!"


    "Not for now." Ryan shook his head, "There will be a chance in the future."


    There are many ways to check and balance Twentieth Century Fox, such as the information in his hand, which is enough for News Corporation to force Twentieth Century Fox to make changes.


    It''s just that it''s not yet time, and he will only take out the information when it comes to a critical moment, otherwise Ryan doesn''t want to have anything to do with News Corporation for the time being.


    Early the next morning, Ryan temporarily handed over the post-production work of "Inception" to Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan, and took Sofia Coppola and Nancy Utley to New York .


    That afternoon, Ryan met Avi-Allard again in the reception room of Marvel Pictures.


    "I did my best, it''s just that some shareholders wanted more."


    Avi-Allard said helplessly: "Most of the executives of Marvel comics want a new change, but there will always be people who feel dissatisfied and can get more."


    "Orion Films had better be able to delay the release plan of "Blade Runner", otherwise it will become more difficult."


    Apart from wanting to obtain shares in Orion Films, some shareholders'' main purpose is to delay time.


    As long as "Blade Runner" is released and the film sells well at the box office in North America, the value of Marvel Comics will naturally be improved, thereby gaining more benefits.


    "Orion Pictures will not change the release plan of "Blade Warrior"."


    Ryan said very directly: ""Blade Warrior" is just the beginning. Even if Marvel Comics cannot be obtained, Orion Pictures will continue."


    "Of course, if Marvel comics can be obtained, it will naturally be the best result. It is the best choice for both Orion Pictures and Marvel comics."


    Orion Films acquired Marvel Comics. In addition to avoiding what Ryan was worried about, it could also form an industrial chain, obtain a broader development space, and gradually move towards the direction of the entertainment group.


    "Once the acquisition plan is reached, I will not merge Marvel Pictures into Orion Pictures, but transfer some personnel to join Marvel Pictures."


    "Marvel Pictures is responsible for all the next superhero character movies, which may even include the "X-Men" that is in preparation."


    Ryan will not give up the signboard of Marvel Pictures, but will make it a brand under Orion Pictures, which is responsible for the shooting and operation of superhero movies.


    "The only requirement is that I need to reach an acquisition agreement immediately." Ryan continued: "In return, you can continue to be in charge of Marvel Pictures."


    This is already the biggest concession he can make.


    Of course, it is also related to the experience of Avi-Arad in his previous life.


    He has participated in "Spider-Man" and the sequel "Spider-Man 2", "X-Men", "X-Men 2", "X-Men: The Last Stand", "Spider-Man 3", "Amazing 4 Superman: Appearance of the Silver Surfer" and so on, there are eighteen Marvel superhero movies in production.


    Hearing this, Avi-Arad fell into deep thought. With the prestige and reputation of the other party, he would not break his promise.


    As long as he agrees immediately and makes this acquisition happen, he can run a real Hollywood film company, and even be on the same level as Nancy Utley and Jon Fertimer within Orion Films.


    Nancy Utley on the side hasn''t changed much. For her, whether Marvel Pictures merges into Orion Pictures or becomes a sub-brand under it, it doesn''t have much impact.


    "Orion Pictures wants to make "X-Men" and "Spider-Man" into a series!" Avi-Allard asked in a deep voice.


    "That''s right." Ryan gestured to Sofia Coppola and asked her to hand Avi Allard a document in her hand.


    "The two series of "X-Men" and "Spider-Man" are only the beginning of Orion Pictures'' plan."


    "In the future, more Marvel superhero characters will be moved to the big screen one by one."


    Avi Allard didn''t speak, took the materials handed over by Sofia Coppola, and carefully read page by page.


    His expression was very serious.


    It includes plans for "Blade Runner", "X-Men" and "Spider-Man".


    He already knew these things, or could have guessed that Orion Films is good at serializing films to get the most benefit from them.


    This is also a fact recognized by Hollywood.


    However, after the third "X-Men" project, there was a sudden change. It was no longer a sequel to "X-Men", but the characters in the film were taken out and shot separately, and the "Wolverine" series was created first.


    This filming plan is indeed very surprising. From the first "X-Men", it has been planned for ten years, and it can no longer be described as ambitious.


    He only watched a part of it, and he has already involved many superhero characters, as well as more than ten film shooting plans with an investment of more than 70 million US dollars.


    Avi-Allard took a deep breath, couldn''t help but looked up at Ryan, what a long-term plan.


    This is only a part of the plan. The scale of funds required and various preparatory work are far beyond the capabilities of many second-tier Hollywood film companies.


    Even, it can fully support another film company similar to the scale of Orion Films.


    As Avi-Allard continued to read, he gradually revealed a look of doubt, almost all of them were superhero film shooting plans that were taken out alone.


    Suddenly, his whole body trembled, his eyes fixed on the information in his hand, how could it be possible!


    It can really be done to this extent!


    The next moment, he suddenly remembered Orion Pictures'' intention to acquire Marvel Comics as a whole.


    "No wonder!" he whispered to himself.


    Only the overall acquisition of Marvel Comics and the plan of Orion Films can maximize the benefits, and the future will not be restricted by others.


    Once the whole plan is successful, no, even only half successful, Marvel Comics will be brilliant again.


    Even if it surpasses DC comics in the future, it may not be impossible.


    Thinking of this, Avi-Allard''s blood boiled all over


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    Marvel Comics and DC Comics are the two largest comic book companies in North America, and they have always been in a competitive relationship.


    However, compared to Marvel Comics, which is getting worse every day, DC Comics, which belongs to Warner Times Group, has a much better life.


    Backed by a global media group, the influence of DC comics has spread to almost every major country in the world. Every year, derivative products, licensing fees, etc. alone are a large amount of income.


    In addition, Warner Bros., as one of the seven major film companies in Hollywood, has cooperated with DC Comics to produce a large number of familiar movies and TV series.


    Even if the box office of the "Superman" and "Batman" series films is not satisfactory at the moment, one thing must be admitted, Warner Bros. will not let the copyrights of superhero characters in DC Comics not be used for a long time, and sooner or later they will restart the filming of superhero character movies again. .


    In contrast, Marvel Comics doesn''t have any future at all.


    However, the superhero movie project of Orion Pictures is enough to change everything, and completely exchange the fan base accumulated by Marvel Comics for a long time to the passionate years of the peak period.


    "The Avengers Assemble!"


    Avi-Allard stared at Ryan closely, and asked word by word: "Orion Pictures plans to put the Avengers on the screen one by one in the future, and finally realize the Avengers assembly on the screen?"


    "That''s why Orion Pictures has to buy Marvel Comics as a whole!"


    Although he doesn''t know whether Warner Bros. and DC Comics have plans to shoot "Justice League".


    But one thing is certain, according to the plan of Orion Films, a group of superheroes will be put on the screen one by one, and finally the Avengers will be assembled on the screen to create a series of films belonging to the Avengers.


    Even if you look at the whole of Hollywood, it is an unprecedented plan.


    Avengers Assemble!


    Nancy-Utley was shocked, turned around and looked at Ryan in disbelief, the Avengers plan!


    This is the plan that Orion Pictures has always wanted to promote, including "X-Men", "Spider-Man", and "Wolverine" are only part of it.


    No wonder, Ryan has been insisting on a wholly-owned acquisition of Marvel Comics.


    Only by thoroughly mastering the Marvel comics, Orion Pictures can carry out the assembly of the Avengers without any obstacles and move the Avengers to the big screen.


    Nancy Utley tried to calm down her emotions slowly.


    Once Orion Films really completes the collection of Avengers on the screen, it will be enough to change the pattern of Hollywood and even become a new Hollywood giant.


    "Not only "The Avengers", including "Fantastic Four", "Guardians of the Galaxy" and other films, and finally create a balanced universe belonging to Marvel Comics." Ryan did not hide anything.


    A universe that belongs to Marvel Comics!


    Avi-Allard was stunned for a moment, and then couldn''t help but said: "Although I don''t know much about Hollywood movie shooting, according to this shooting plan, it will take ten years, or even twenty years."


    "Orion Films will pay an astronomical amount of investment for this. If the plan fails to meet expectations, then I am afraid it will face bankruptcy."


    From the beginning of the first "X-Men" to the beginning of "The Avengers", "Iron Man" was ready for release, and it took almost ten years in the middle, and from the beginning of "Iron Man" to the completion of "The Avengers" on the screen ", it will take another four years or so.


    Not counting the follow-up plan, it will take fourteen years, a length that would make any Hollywood film company dumbfounded.


    The longer the time, the greater the risk.


    This is a very simple question.


    "Time is not an issue, nor is money."


    Ryan didn''t have the slightest look of worry on his face, and said very flatly: "The film industry is different from other industries. Every film released, as long as the box office meets expectations, it will bring in a steady stream of income instead of a one-time investment."


    "Of course, before that, I need someone who is familiar with Marvel Comics to straighten out the sequence of a group of superheroes, and then connect them in a movie, and finally form the Avengers."


    "Some of these superhero characters will form other small groups."


    He added, "As long as the acquisition is successful, you will be able to lead this project for a long time in the future, a project that is enough to be recorded in the annals of Hollywood history."


    "Even, you can host it forever."


    The cycle of the whole plan is too long, and no one can guarantee that Avi-Allard can always preside over the plan.


    Avi-Allard''s excited mood gradually calmed down.


    Starting to think about the impact of this matter on him in the future will not only change the fate of Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures, but even his own future fate.


    As for rejection?


    What a joke, this is his dream, how could he refuse.


    What''s more, the copyrights of the superhero characters under Marvel Comics have long been bought by Ryan, and they have already mastered the fate of Marvel Comics.


    "Your terms with Orion Films are beyond my ability to refuse."


    Avi-Allard said with a wry smile: "This is the long-awaited plan of countless people in Marvel Comics. It is my biggest dream to have the opportunity to personally manage and implement the entire plan."


    "It will change the fate of many people, even my own."


    Hearing this, Ryan showed a smile on his face, "Welcome to Orion Pictures and the crew of "X-Men"."


    "You can rest assured that this is not empty talk. The first superhero movie "Blade Warrior" under Marvel Comics is expected to be released in the spring of next year. You should already know this."


    "What I want to tell you is that the preparations for the crew of "X-Men" are basically over, and the filming will officially start in a short time."


    Ryan said in a deep tone: "Amazing Comics has been silent for too long, it''s time to let the North American media and the public know that not only Warner Bros. and DC Comics can bring superhero characters to the screen, but also Orion Pictures and Marvel Comics. .��


    DC Comics and Warner Bros. are not rivals of Orion Pictures in the future. On the contrary, both parties have common interests. The superhero films under Marvel Comics are selling well, which is also good news for Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    It marks that the superhero characters of DC Comics can return to the big screen again.


    "Before joining Orion Pictures and the crew of "X-Men", I think I need to solve one thing first."


    Avi-Allard is very clear about what he should do, "The acquisition negotiations between Orion Pictures and Marvel Comics have been at an impasse. If you want to make a breakthrough immediately, you can only bypass a group of shareholders and get the support of Citibank first. .��


    "Marvel Comics owes Citibank a loan of tens of millions of dollars, which has not been repaid, and Citibank has long been thinking of recovering the loan in advance."


    Although the loan has not yet reached the repayment date, Citibank has long wanted to recover the loan, otherwise it will continue to drag on. Citibank doubts whether it will be able to recover the money in the end.


    It''s not that Citibank is worried, but because of the performance of Marvel Comics, it is impossible to withdraw tens of millions of dollars in cash at one time.


    Speaking of which, Avi-Allard was somewhat embarrassed.


    The performance of Marvel Comics is really indescribable, and it almost turned into a mess, and the "X-Men" that Orion Films is preparing has a budget of 75 million US dollars. The budget of just one film is called Marvel The comics fall short.


    As for the funds obtained from Ryan at the beginning, they have been spent long ago.


    Thinking of this incident, his teeth itch with hatred.


    It turned out that Ronald Perelman, the head of Marvel Comics, squandered the funds he had finally obtained, which played a role in boosting the stock price, and took the opportunity to sell a large number of shares.


    The Marvel comics, which had a poor performance, were severely damaged, and they were also burdened with a huge debt.


    "I will have someone contact Citibank as soon as possible to urge Marvel Comics to repay the loan in advance." Ryan understood what he meant.


    It is impossible for Marvel Comics to come up with a sum of tens of millions of dollars at one time to repay the Citibank loan.


    Facing the shareholders of Marvel Comics, there are only two options. One is to face Citibank��s repayment urging, which causes the company��s stock price to continue to decline, or the other is to immediately agree to the acquisition negotiation of Orion Pictures and get out of Marvel Comics.


    "Once I get news from Citibank, I will immediately hold a company board meeting in my own name to promote the acquisition of Orion Films." Avi-Allard said very seriously.


    Several people didn''t talk for long, Ryan took Sofia Coppola and Nancy Utley to leave Marvel Studios.


    Someone contacted Citibank, saying that as long as Citibank can facilitate this acquisition, Orion Pictures can repay all the arrears in one go.


    For the sudden intention of Orion Films Citibank was overjoyed at first, and then said that Orion Films does not need to repay all the arrears in advance, and just pay back on time.


    Marvel Comics before it was acquired by Orion Films was a bad debt that might not be collected by Citibank, while Marvel Comics after being fully acquired by Orion Films was a good loan.


    Regarding the revenue of Orion Films, Citibank knows better than all the other Hollywood film companies that they owe tens of millions of dollars. For Orion Films, they can get it out at any time.


    Banks have always been like this, the richer they are, the more eager they are to pay you on behalf of the loan, the less money they have, the more anxious they are to make you repay.


    There is only icing on the cake, and there is no such thing as giving charcoal in a timely manner.


    The next day, Citibank sent people to Marvel Comics and offered to repay the loan in advance, which made the shareholders of Marvel Comics extremely ugly.


    Tens of millions of dollars in cash is simply an astronomical figure for Marvel Comics. Not to mention early repayment, even repayment on schedule is not sure.


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    In less than a week, due to the intervention of Citibank, the shareholders of Marvel Comics became active in the stalemate negotiations, and reached an initial acquisition agreement with Orion Pictures in a short period of time.


    Orion Pictures will pay a 10% premium as a whole, fully acquire all the assets of Marvel Comics, and retain most of the top management, and will not lay off large-scale employees.


    As Marvel Comics is a listed company, Orion Pictures had no choice but to delist it if they wanted to acquire it wholly. The whole process would take a certain amount of time.


    At the earliest, we will have to wait until around the spring of next year to complete all the procedures.


    As for whether Marvel comics will be listed again in the future, we will have to wait and see. At least before the release of "The Avengers", Ryan will not have this plan.


    To this end, Orion Pictures needs to spend 320 million US dollars in one-time acquisition funds. It is the first large-scale acquisition since its establishment. In addition to obtaining Marvel comics, it can also play an exciting role.


    The future of Orion Films is by no means limited to the production and distribution business.


    Next, in addition to all the shooting plans, a large number of people from Orion Pictures went to work in Marvel Pictures, and injected 50 million US dollars into Marvel Comics to improve channels, improve employee treatment, and prepare for the new "Blade Warrior", "X-Men", "Spiderman" and other comics production.


    Among them, "Blade Warrior" is expected to be released in the summer. Marvel Comics needs to cooperate with Orion Pictures'' large-scale publicity to produce a new "Blade Warrior" comic in the shortest possible time.


    In this regard, the management and employees of Marvel Comics, not only did not have any complaints, but were very excited. They have not been really busy for many years.


    Many people are expecting that with the filming and release of "Blade Warrior" and "X-Men", the business of Marvel Comics will definitely undergo major changes in the future.


    According to the agreement reached by the two parties, including the "X-Men" in preparation, all the superhero films of Marvel comics will be prepared and shot by Marvel Pictures, and they will exist as a sub-brand of Orion Pictures.


    The focus of Orion Pictures is still on conventional film production, and will not involve superhero movies.


    The whole process seems to be very simple to say.


    In fact, there are hundreds of treaties alone, and the whole process is very cumbersome. In the future, Nancy Utley will probably be stationed in Los Angeles for a long time to handle the many tasks of Marvel Comics.


    Jon Felthammer also needs to take time out, put down his work, come to Marvel Comics, integrate and complement some channels of the two parties, etc., to further expand the influence of Orion Films.


    All of a sudden, Orion Films became busy, and Ryan was going to buy an office building at the right time to relocate Marvel Films from New York to Los Angeles, while the Marvel Comics headquarters remained in New York.


    Of course, these are things for later.


    After the acquisition agreement was reached, Ryan did not stay in New York, but left Sofia Coppola behind and returned to Los Angeles alone.


    The management of Marvel Studios and Avi Allard are not familiar with the Hollywood film production process. Sofia Coppola needs to stay in Marvel Studios to preside over the superhero movie project until a suitable candidate is found to replace her.


    For a candidate like this, the best choice is to tap Warner Bros. corner.


    In terms of superhero movies, Warner Bros. is the most familiar one among Hollywood film companies.


    However, right now Orion Pictures has a cooperative relationship with Warner Bros., so poaching is somewhat inappropriate, so we can only choose another suitable candidate.


    It hasn''t been a few years since Ryan bought Orion Films. Many places are not as perfect as some old Hollywood second-tier film companies, and the first large-scale acquisition has won Marvel Comics, one of the two largest comic companies in North America. Senior management Above, avoid some deficiencies.


    Fortunately, Orion Pictures has sufficient funds and time to digest the Marvel Comics bit by bit.


    Don''t look at the $320 million spent on the acquisition of Marvel Comics, and another $50 million in capital injection; but for Orion Pictures, although it is a relatively large amount, it is not the entire net worth.


    Even, for Ryan, the total cost of less than 400 million U.S. dollars to win the entire industry of Marvel Comics is much lower than he expected.


    The revenue that Marvel Comics can bring in the future is far more than $400 million.


    Orion Pictures'' unexpected wholly-owned acquisition of Marvel Comics, and the news that Marvel Pictures plans to shoot "X-Men" with capital injection, cannot be concealed at all.


    In addition, "Blade Warrior", which is being filmed, is also a superhero movie under Marvel Comics.


    It can be said that Orion Pictures'' plan to shoot a series of Marvel superhero movies has been announced to the public.


    "It has been many years since DC Comics and Warner Bros. jointly created the "Superman" and "Batman" series of films, and finally a Hollywood film company has focused on Marvel Comics."


    "Ryan Gosling has already purchased the copyrights of Marvel Comics'' superheroes a few years ago, and now Orion Pictures has once again chosen to purchase Marvel Comics as a whole..."


    "Orion Pictures'' wholly-owned acquisition of Marvel Comics is a new beginning? Or a wrong choice! As we all know, Warner Bros. has suspended the shooting plan of the "Batman" series of films."


    There is no doubt that the news of Orion Pictures'' wholly-owned acquisition of Marvel Comics was reprinted by many media.


    The vast majority of the media are mocking Orion Pictures for not knowing what it means, and spending huge sums of money to acquire Marvel Comics will only bring decline.


    As DC Comics, one of the two major comic companies in North America, Warner Bros. first gave up the "Superman" series of films, and then the box office of "Batman" film was not satisfactory, so they had to choose to temporarily freeze the entire series of films.


    It is almost equivalent to saying that Warner Bros. chose to give up continuing to shoot superhero films under DC Comics.


    But at this time, Orion Pictures chose the opposite of Warner Brothers, spending huge sums of money to acquire Marvel Comics, and preparing to create a superhero movie, which is difficult to be favored by the media.


    However, some Hollywood people dare not underestimate the actions of Orion Films.


    "Not to mention the filming of "Blade Warrior", it is said that Ryan Gosling intends to direct "X-Men", which is worth pondering for everyone."


    "You can look down on Orion Pictures, you can look down on Marvel superhero movies, but you can''t ignore the existence of Ryan Gosling, "The Blair Witch", "Saw", "The Evil", "Terminator 3" " and other films, almost every film directed by Ryan Gosling has created an astonishing box office, and "X-Men" must not be underestimated."


    "A director who continues to create miracles at the box office, owns Marvel Comics and a host of superheroes, and Orion Pictures will become the most terrifying existence in Hollywood film companies. No one can underestimate Ryan Gosling."


    Even the top executives of the seven major film companies publicly stated that they need to be wary of the acquisition of Marvel Comics and Ryan Gosling by Orion Pictures.


    In the "Harry Potter" crew far away in London, Greg Silverman looked at the news in the newspaper and fell into deep thought, "Ryan Gosling and Marvel Comics?"


    "It seems that Orion Pictures is really planning to shoot a Marvel superhero movie, hoping to succeed."


    The more you know about Ryan Gosling, the more you can feel that he is scary, definitely for someone who is not prepared.


    For example, Orion Pictures is cooperating with Warner Bros. to shoot "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone". Based on the prediction of Warner Bros. professionals, the entire series of films will bring an astronomical income in the future.


    Moreover, the most important point is that "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" itself has successively won sales championships in many countries. Warner Bros. is very optimistic about the release results of future films.


    So Greg Silverman is very clear that Ryan Gosling and Orion Films will never tell the media that they made the biggest wrong choice, and they must have sufficient plans.


    "Once "Blade Runner" and "X-Men" are successfully released, it may not be a good thing for Warner Bros." Greg Silverman''s eyes flashed.


    Once Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures prove the promise of superhero movies, Warner Bros. and DC Comics will definitely restart the "Batman" and "Superman" series of filming plans.


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    Unlike the previous life, Orion Pictures not only wholly acquired Marvel Comics, but also owned the copyrights of many superhero characters.


    Unlike Marvel Pictures in the previous life, when it started planning to shoot a superhero movie; the remaining copyrights of superhero characters under Marvel Comics are already very few.


    They don''t even have the copyrights of second-tier superheroes such as Iron Man, Daredevil, and Blade Warrior, so they can only buy back the copyrights of superheroes everywhere.


    In addition, Marvel Pictures has also had many disputes with film companies such as 20th Century Fox and Sony Pictures because of the copyright of characters.


    Even after the box office of "Super Daredevil" was not satisfactory, Marvel Pictures was so frightened that it quickly contacted Twentieth Century Fox and asked it to stop shooting the remaining Marvel superhero movies.


    So as not to bring unimaginable losses to Marvel Pictures and Marvel Comics.


    It can be said that before "Iron Man" was not a global hit, Marvel Pictures was a joke in the eyes of many Hollywood film companies.


    It is almost impossible for a comic company that has never had production experience to put superhero characters on the screen and finally realize the assembly of the Avengers.


    Until the release of "Iron Man", it earned a box office of 580 million US dollars worldwide, and the production cost of the film was only 140 million US dollars.


    What this film brings to Marvel Pictures is not only monetary income, but also a future of unlimited development.


    Right now, Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures are in the same situation as in their previous lives. Except for a few media who think that Ryan Gosling should not be underestimated, most of the media are not optimistic about Orion Pictures'' acquisition of Marvel Comics.


    As for creating a superhero movie, it is the most failed plan.


    Ryan clearly remembers that before the release of "X-Men", even 20th Century Fox didn''t think highly of this film. Who would have thought that it was such an unpopular film, with a North American box office of 150 million US dollars and a global box office of 2.9 One hundred million U.S. dollars.


    Let Hollywood see for the first time the value of the superheroes in Marvel Comics.


    "Full acquisition of Marvel Comics!"


    Stephen Norrington smiled, "Mr. Gosling, Orion Pictures has made the wisest decision."


    As the director of "Blade Runner", Stephen Norrington has full confidence in superhero movies.


    According to the publicity plan initially set by Orion Films, even if the film cannot be sold globally, there is almost no problem in recovering the investment cost from the box office.


    Many film companies and directors measure whether a film fails, not just by the box office, but by the final income of the entire film.


    A film that can recover its cost through the box office is undoubtedly a commercial success.


    "Stan Lee, are you surprised?" Ryan smiled, then asked curiously.


    Stan Lee is not only the producer of "Blade Runner"; he has also created "Fantastic Four", "Spider-Man", "Iron Man", "Thor", "Hulk", "X-Men" , "Doctor Strange", "Super Daredevil" and other comic characters.


    He didn''t choose to leave Marvel Comics until half a year ago.


    Stan Lee!


    Stephen Norrington couldn''t help but smile, "He didn''t expect that those shareholders would actually sell Marvel Comics. Perhaps this is a good choice for Marvel Comics."


    Of course, Ryan just listened to these words, and it is estimated that Stan Lee complained a lot behind his back.


    "The shooting of "Blade Warrior" has been going on for a while." Ryan changed the subject, "When will the shooting end!"


    "I need a specific time."


    Stephen Norrington''s expression became serious, and he said: "It will not be later than December, and it can be released in March or April next year."


    "However, Blade is a black character after all, and I''m afraid theater companies won''t show too many screens."


    In mainstream North American movies, there are very few black actors as the absolute protagonist of the film, at most as one of the two protagonists in the film, such as "Men in Black" and "Rush Hour".


    Of course, "Rush Hour" is an exception. There is only one film in Hollywood that uses a Chinese and a black man as the protagonists.


    "I will personally greet the theater company."


    Ryan said without hesitation: "The screening scale will not be less than 2,500 movie theaters. In addition, Orion Films can continue to increase film investment and publicity budget."


    How much profit "Blade Warrior" brings is not important to Ryan and Orion Pictures, but they need to use the release of this film to slowly accumulate fans of Marvel Comics superhero movies.


    By the way, let me tell the media and the public in North America that the superhero characters in Marvel comics are no longer limited to comics and cartoons.


    Overall, it''s a water test.


    The next one, "X-Men" is the focus.


    2500 movie theaters!


    Stephen Norrington''s face showed joy. Although it is not as large as those top commercial films, there are more than 3,000 movie theaters at every turn, but for a movie with an investment of only 35 million US dollars, 2,500 movie theaters are considered large-scale releases. .


    "Mr. Gosling!"


    "Although I can''t guarantee that all investment costs and publicity budgets will be recovered based on the North American box office alone." Stephen Norrington was a little embarrassed.


    The publicity budget for "Blade Runner" is too high, even higher than the filming cost.


    "But I can guarantee that the cost of filming can be recovered." He said firmly.


    The original version of "Blade" earned US$70 million at the North American box office and US$140 million at the global box office, but the filming cost was only US$35 million.


    "enough."


    Ryan didn''t say much, "Tomorrow you will attend the press conference with me to increase the exposure of "Blade Warrior."


    "By the way, the crew of "Blade Warrior" can attend the premiere of "American Pie 2" next month."


    "American Pie 2" has finished filming, but it has not been released yet.


    Orion Films has set a release date of November 26, exactly one day later than the second 3D animated feature film "A Bug''s Life" produced by Pixar Animation Studios.


    However, the audiences of "American Pie 2" and "A Bug''s Life" do not overlap, and there will not be much competition.


    As a blockbuster movie, "American Pie 2" has a very complex audience, but there are absolutely no underage audiences or family audiences. Everyone understands the reason.


    The next morning, in the press room of the Four Seasons Hotel, Ryan, surrounded by countless reporters, personally announced that Orion Pictures had fully acquired Marvel Comics and planned to delist Marvel Comics from Nasdaq.


    Although the following media reporters were not optimistic about the acquisition of Marvel Comics by Orion Films, there was still warm applause.


    In any case, Orion Pictures'' wholly-owned acquisition of Marvel Comics will change the landscape of Hollywood.


    "Next, Orion Pictures will integrate the channels of Marvel Comics, and prepare another superhero movie "X-Men" in addition to the "Blade Warrior" that is being filmed."


    "I''m going to direct the film myself."


    Ryan, who was standing on the news stand, turned and glanced at Stephen Norrington, and officially admitted for the first time about the shooting plan of "X-Men".


    There is no doubt that as long as "Blade Warrior" and "X-Men" are successful, Orion Pictures will inevitably bring superheroes belonging to Marvel Comics to the screen.


    For the loyal readers of Marvel comics, it is a news worthy of celebration.


    "Why did you choose to direct "X-Men" yourself? Not "Blade Runner"!"


    As soon as Ryan''s voice fell to the ground, a reporter immediately raised a microphone to ask questions


    "The director of "Blade Runner" Stephen Norrington is a very good director. I am very relieved that he will direct the first superhero film." Ryan briefly introduced Stephen Norrington, his tone It was full of flattery.


    At this time, another reporter asked a very sharp question, "Does Orion Films plan to move the release time of "Inception" to the early summer schedule?"


    "And whether the dispute with 20th Century Fox has been properly resolved!"


    The dispute between Orion Films and 20th Century Fox is no secret, and it has been reported by the media a long time ago.


    "Sorry, I refuse to answer irrelevant topics."


    Ryan unceremoniously refused, and shifted the topic again to Marvel comics and superhero movies.


    ""X-Men" will appear in the form of a team. In the future, the characters in it may be taken out and made into a superhero movie alone."


    ""X-Men" is just the beginning, the beginning of a superhero movie belonging to Marvel Comics In the future, Orion Pictures will not be limited to "Blade Warrior" and "X-Men."


    The reporters and media below suddenly burst into exclamation, Orion Pictures'' plan was too surprising.


    Not only do I want to make "Blade Warrior" and "X-Men", but in the future, I will also take out the characters in the "X-Men" team and shoot them separately into films.


    This is a very bold plan.


    According to Ryan Gosling, "X-Men" may become a very large series of films in the future.


    It seems that Ryan Gosling bought the rights to "X-Men" from 20th Century Fox.


    Once the whole plan is successful, Twentieth Century Fox will lose an unimaginable amount of income, enough for current CEO Tom Rothman to leave Twentieth Century Fox.


    All of a sudden, the eyes of many media reporters showed excitement, and they finally found a big news that could hit the headlines tomorrow.

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    Inside the 20th Century Fox headquarters building, Tom Rothman frowned while reading the news in the newspaper.


    Orion Pictures and Ryan Gosling not only fully acquired Marvel Comics, but also plan to direct "X-Men" themselves.


    Originally, the copyright of "X-Men" belonged to Twentieth Century Fox, and it was completely bought out, including a large number of derivative characters in it.


    At the beginning, Ryan Gosling obtained the copyright of all superhero characters in "X-Men" in exchange for the project "The Invasion of Evil", which brought an unusually rich income to 20th Century Fox.


    However, just a few years later, Ryan Gosling not only fully acquired Marvel Comics, but also prepared to shoot "X-Men".


    "Ryan Gosling and the X-Men!"


    Tom Rothman tapped on the table lightly, seemingly regretting, "It seems that I made a wrong decision at the beginning."


    Twentieth Century Fox and Ryan have collaborated on more than one film, and they are very aware of each other''s abilities.


    Directing "X-Men" by himself may not necessarily fail to succeed.


    Ronald Wheeler shrugged and said indifferently: "Superhero films are not suitable for Hollywood, otherwise Warner Bros. will not terminate the "Batman" sequel filming plan and instead cooperate with Orion Pictures to shoot. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone."


    Speaking of Orion Films, he hesitated for a moment, and continued: "George Lucas seems a little dissatisfied, and he doesn''t want the dispute between 20th Century Fox and Orion Films to affect "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" above."


    Twentieth Century Fox and George Lucas are only in a cooperative relationship, and it is impossible to ignore the dissatisfaction expressed by George Lucas.


    "George Lucas!"


    Tom Rothman shook his head, "Tell me that what he is worried about will not really happen. Orion Films has preliminarily negotiated with a number of theater companies about the release time of "Inception", which is scheduled for the summer vacation. It''s July."


    The post-production of "Inception" has not yet ended, and a group of North American theater companies, overseas theater companies, and distribution companies have already begun to negotiate with Orion Films about the film''s release time and scale.


    This is not the influence brought by Orion Films, but the influence that Ryan Gosling himself has, which is simply terrifying.


    "So don''t worry about Ryan Gosling and Inception."


    "I''m a little worried about Orion Pictures'' acquisition of Marvel Comics and the preparations for the filming of "X-Men." He looked a little unhappy.


    If the release of "X-Men" is successful, he will inevitably face criticism from the board of directors and News Corporation, and even leave 20th Century Fox as the media speculates.


    "I''ll tell George Lucas personally." Ronald Wheeler agreed without hesitation.


    "As for the X-Men!"


    Ronald Wheeler thought for a while, and said: "Actually, it is a good thing to sell the copyright of "X-Men" to Ryan Gosling, otherwise Orion Pictures, which acquired Marvel Comics, is fully capable of destroying the X-Men. "X-Men", such as discrediting a group of characters in the comics."


    "I believe Ryan Gosling can do it."


    He paused, changed his voice, and continued: "Harvey Weinstein seems to be meeting people everywhere, trying to teach Ryan Gosling a lesson."


    "Like the movie ratings!"


    Tom Rothman said without any hesitation, "Don''t come forward directly, you can ask someone to contact Harvey Weinstein in private."


    He didn''t continue talking about the rest.


    Even if there is a possibility of retaliation from Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures in the future, it can be pushed to Harvey Weinstein.


    It really doesn''t work, and Disney, anyway, has nothing to do with 20th Century Fox.


    Ryan didn''t pay attention to 20th Century Fox''s reaction at all. To be precise, no matter what Tom Rothman''s reaction was, he had a trump card, enough to make 20th Century Fox make a change.


    For a period of time, Ryan spent most of his time in the special effects studio, apart from integrating the channels of Marvel Comics and planning the future shooting plans of Marvel Pictures.


    "The picture should be as soft as possible, without any dark colors."


    In the special effects studio of Orion Films, Ryan said to the person in charge of special effects: "Ray, this is a commercial film, and the special effects don''t need to be too ostentatious, as long as they meet the requirements."


    Hollywood crews often go astray. For example, in "You Now You See Me", various special effects, actions, characters, etc., can make people''s eyes shine.


    It''s a pity that the whole film pays too much attention to showing off special effects and skills, and the content and plot are simply speechless.


    Of course, this film did not fail, but was a commercial success.


    However, this is not what Ryan wants.


    "Inception" can''t be the same as "Now You See Me".


    While speaking, Ryan put forward his request again, "My vision is that the entire city will continue to curl up and stand upside down in the sky, presenting a three-dimensional effect, rather than a feeling of doomsday."


    To put it simply, this is a sci-fi movie, not a disaster movie.


    Some shots can be very surprising to the audience and produce an immersive feeling. This is a theme that the film wants to express, not pure fear.


    Of course, in this way, it will also bring a little fear to the audience, especially for people with fear of heights.


    This is unavoidable.


    Lei Jie nodded seriously, and wrote down the request made by Ryan.


    Every time Ryan made a request, the staff in the digital field racked their brains to complete it.


    With the current level of special effects technology, it is difficult to fully display the special effects in the original version of "Inception".


    Fortunately, for the digital field, there are only some difficulties, not impossible, it just takes more time.


    The release date of "Inception" is July of next year''s summer vacation, and there is plenty of time in the digital field.


    Not long after, Stan Winston walked in from the outside.


    "Ryan!"


    With a weird expression on his face, he said, "Cameron, I''ve been looking for you recently."


    "Looks like something about a Marvel superhero character movie."


    Ryan heard a few words from Cameron and Marvel Comics, and immediately understood what Stan-Winston wanted to express.


    "For God''s sake!"


    "Could he still want to direct "Spider-Man"!"


    Ryan is somewhat speechless, Leonardo DiCaprio has given up his plan to play Spider-Man, only James Cameron is more persistent.


    When he learned that Orion Pictures had acquired Marvel Comics and was preparing to shoot "X-Men", he immediately sent the script of "Spider-Man" that he had written long ago to Marvel Pictures for Avi�� Allard.


    "It should be." Stan Winston shrugged. "You know, Cameron is very obsessed with "Spider-Man."


    Ryan couldn''t help rolling his eyes, "If he is to direct "Spider-Man", Orion Pictures needs to prepare a budget of at least 200 million US dollars, as well as continuous requests for additional investment."


    The investment in the original "Spider-Man" was only 139 million US dollars. If it was handed over to James Cameron to direct, it might need at least double that.


    Stan Winston laughed out loud. Hollywood studios love and hate James Cameron.


    That is to recognize his directing level, and at the same time, few film companies dare to invite him to direct.


    "It seems that Cameron will be disappointed again." He said jokingly.


    Stan Winston has been in a good mood lately.


    Orion Pictures acquired Marvel Comics and is preparing to produce a superhero film project, which is no less than great news for the digital field.


    Every superhero movie requires a lot of special effects production. Ryan, as one of the shareholders in the digital field, will definitely hand over the special effects production of the film to the digital field.


    After the release of "Titanic", Ryan once again increased his holdings in the digital field, most of which he bought from James Cameron.


    On November 25, the second 3D animated feature film "A Bug''s Life" produced by Pixar Animation Studios was released, and it earned a box office of 33.25 million US dollars in the first weekend.


    It proves once again that the future belongs to the market of 3D animated feature films, and traditional hand-drawn animated feature films have become a thing of the past.


    On the day "A Bug''s Life" was released, the newly established animation department of Orion Pictures announced the production of a 3D animated feature film "Rapunzel", adapted from the Grimm''s fairy tale "Rapunzel".


    Many talents realized that Orion Pictures had set up an animation production department in addition to Blue Sky Studio.


    Surprisingly, most of the members are from Disney''s animation studio with rich experience in hand-painted animation production.


    Without waiting for the media to exclaim, the day after "A Bug''s Life" was released, "American Pie 2" was released on a large scale in North America on November 26, and the opening scale reached more than 3,000 movie theaters on the first day.


    In the three days of the first weekend, it earned 45.1 million US dollars at the box office and won the box office champion this week. "A Bug''s Life" can only rank second with 33.25 million US dollars at the box office.


    Based on the three-day box office trend of "American Pie 2" in the first weekend, it is not surprising that it can almost 100% exceed 100 million in North America, and the filming cost of the film is only 25 million US dollars.


    In other words, within three days of the first weekend, Orion Films has recovered most of its investment, and once again got a successful series of films.


    Many people have become speechless about Orion Films'' ability to operate a series of films.


    Not counting the sequel films being filmed, Orion Films already owns the "Saw" series and the "American Pie" series, which are expected to bring a steady stream of revenue to Orion Films.

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    "American Pie 2" grossed $16.47 million on Friday, $15.16 million on Saturday and $13.47 million on Sunday.


    A very dazzling achievement.


    Not surprisingly, this year Orion Films is the third North American box office film to exceed 100 million, besides "Rush Hour" and "Ice Age".


    In one year, four films were released independently, one of which had a global box office of over 100 million, and three of which had a box office of over 100 million in North America.


    Orion Films'' achievements in film production and distribution are enough to make any Hollywood film company envious.


    What''s more, the next focus of Orion Films is "Blade Warrior" and "Inception", which will be released next year, as well as many films that are currently being filmed.


    As time entered December, the traditional hand-painted animation feature film "Prince of Egypt" produced by DreamWorks Animation Studio was officially released in North America.


    On the first day of opening, the scale exceeded 3,200 movie theaters, with a box office of US$4.31 million on Friday, US$5.61 million on Saturday, and US$4.58 million on Sunday.


    In the three days of the first weekend, only $14.52 million was earned at the box office, and the average revenue per movie theater was only $4,658 at the box office.


    For an animated feature film with a production cost of up to 60 million US dollars, the box office of 14.52 million US dollars in the first weekend is far from ideal.


    Fortunately, the box office trend of "Prince of Egypt" was very stable next week, with a box office of 15.1 million US dollars in three days in the next weekend, which made Jeffrey Katzenberg and DreamWorks Animation Studio breathe a sigh of relief.


    The overseas distribution of "Prince of Egypt" is handled by Orion Pictures.


    Originally, according to the agreement signed by the two parties, Orion Films negotiated with a group of overseas theater companies and distribution companies when the film''s first weekend box office data came out.


    However, the box office results of "Prince of Egypt" in the first weekend were not very satisfactory. Orion Films could only temporarily delay the overseas release of the film for a while.


    "Hand-drawn animated feature film!"


    Jeffrey Katzenberg shook his head helplessly, "The North American box office performance of "Prince of Egypt" is not satisfactory, and it is far inferior to "A Bug''s Life" produced by Pixar."


    "A Bug''s Life" was released on November 25th, and "The Prince of Egypt" was released on December 18th. The release times of the two films are very close.


    "A Bug''s Life" is a 3D animated feature film produced by Pixar Animation Studios, while "Prince of Egypt" is just a traditional hand-painted animated feature film, which obviously needs to face "A Bug''s Life" and 3D animation computer production technology. shock.


    Jeffrey Katzenberg looked at Ryan who was sitting opposite, and said with a little helplessness, "Last time did you propose to invest in "Shrek"?"


    "Little Ants", which was released on October 2, is also a hand-painted animation feature film produced by DreamWorks Animation Studio. It only earned 17.19 million US dollars in the box office in the first three days of the weekend, which did not meet the expectations of DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    The box office of two consecutive hand-painted animated feature films failed to meet expectations. DreamWorks internally raised some doubts about the plan to spend huge sums of money to continue producing multiple animated feature films, and planned to reduce the scale of investment in the future.


    In desperation, he could only come to Orion Films to seek investment.


    "Shrek"!


    Ryan was overjoyed, but said with a calm expression on his face: "Orion Pictures and I are very interested in investing in 3D animation feature films. As long as DreamWorks Animation Studio agrees, Orion Pictures can bear half of the investment and be responsible for the investment. The film is distributed overseas, and DreamWorks is responsible for the North American distribution of the film."


    Last time Jeffrey Katzenberg rejected Orion Films'' request to invest in "Shrek". Unexpectedly, he would take the initiative to deliver it to his door this time, and Ryan would naturally not miss it.


    "Thank you." Jeffrey Katzenberg heaved a sigh of relief. With the investment from Orion Films, the filming plan of "Shrek" can definitely continue.


    In the future, 3D animated feature films will be the mainstream of Hollywood, and it is impossible for DreamWorks Animation Studio to give up the production of "Shrek".


    After talking for a while about the overseas distribution plan of "Prince of Egypt", Jeffrey Katzenberg got up and left Orion Pictures.


    "The situation of DreamWorks Animation Studio does not seem to be as good as outsiders imagined."


    Helen walked in with a cup of coffee and stirred it lightly, "When do you plan to release "Prince of Egypt"!"


    What she asked was naturally overseas.


    Orion Pictures is not responsible for the North American distribution of the film.


    "When the box office of the film exceeds 70 million US dollars, let the overseas distribution company negotiate with a number of theater companies and distribution companies."


    Ryan put down the document in his hand, and looked up at Helen, "Otherwise it will be difficult to get a good release scale, and it can be staggered with the release time of "A Bug''s Life."


    It''s not that DreamWorks Animation Studio is not strong enough, but that Pixar Animation Studio is too strong, it''s just a bunch of gangsters.


    "A very sensible decision."


    Helen took a sip of coffee, sat down, and talked about another matter, "Orion Films is not a member of the Film Association. Even with the support of Warner Bros., it still encounters troubles in film ratings."


    The rating of "American Pie 2" encountered a little bit of trouble.


    Fortunately, the content and plot of "American Pie 2" itself is very unhealthy, and underage children will definitely be prohibited from watching it.


    So nothing was lost.


    "Helen, you have to be clear, becoming a member of the Film Association is almost impossible."


    Ryan also has no good way, "The seven major film companies will not add new members unless Orion Films can acquire one of them."


    It is very simple to become a member of the Film Association, as long as more than half of the seven film companies including 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Sony Pictures, MGM, Universal Pictures, Disney, and Warner Brothers vote for it, Orion The film industry is eligible to become a member of the Film Association.


    However, the seven major film companies have been merging and acquiring second-tier film companies everywhere, and continue to monopolize the Hollywood film market. How could it be possible to support Orion Films to become a member of the Film Association.


    As for buying one of the film companies!


    Ryan has no such plan at all for the time being, not because he doesn''t want to, but because he has no money.


    Even if it is to acquire MGM, it will cost at least billions of dollars in acquisition funds, and MGM is still a mess, and if it is not done well, it may drag down Orion Pictures.


    "That''s why there are only seven major film companies in Hollywood." Helen said calmly: "Only by becoming a member of the Hollywood Film Association can you avoid being restricted in terms of ratings."


    "In addition, if I were you, in addition to continuing to expand the business scope of Orion Films, I would also strive to acquire a complete film library."


    "In order to improve and strengthen Orion Films itself, in addition to the members of the Film Association, the film library is also very important."


    Ryan is naturally aware of the importance of the film library to a film company, but there has been no suitable object.


    Almost all of Hollywood''s film libraries of any size have been acquired by the seven major film companies.


    "Do you have any good recommendations!" He looked directly at Helen and asked.


    Based on his understanding of Helen, the other party would not talk about the film library for no reason.


    "The best choice is naturally MGM." Helen said very directly: "MGM is not only a member of the American Motion Picture Association, but also has the largest film library in Hollywood."


    Ryan was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously asked: "MGM''s film library, isn''t it in the hands of Turner Broadcasting!"


    "Who told you that!" Helen gave him a weird look, and said, "Turner Broadcasting only has MGM''s film library before May 1986, and it''s not a permanent license. It will expire in 2003."


    "Otherwise, Sony Pictures and Warner Times would not have been planning to buy MGM."


    2003 will expire!


    Ryan took a deep breath, lost in thought.


    MGM has the largest film library in Hollywood, including MGM''s own film library, and also owns the United Artists film library, one of the eight major Hollywood film companies in the past, with more than 4,000 movies, 17,000 hours of TV programs and many TV series.


    In terms of quantity, it exceeds any of the film companies such as 20th Century Fox, Paramount, and Sony Pictures.


    Although dilapidated, MGM is still the largest film company in Hollywood.


    If MGM can be acquired, Orion Pictures can not only become a member of the Film Association, but also have the largest film library in Hollywood.


    "Helen, you have presented me with a problem."


    After a while, Ryan gave a wry smile and looked at the calm Helen, "The acquisition of MGM will bring as much risk to Orion Films as the benefits."


    "I''m just making a suggestion, and the specific decision-making power rests with you." Helen said lightlyI will seriously consider it. Ryan nodded heavily.


    With just a few years left until its 2003 expiration date, Orion Pictures could well afford to wait.


    What''s more, as time approached 2000, Ryan had asked Swift to continue to collect funds from the stock market. Except for a few Internet company shares, all other shares and stocks had to be sold before 2000, including Yahoo''s shares.


    It is expected that a very staggering sum of money will be obtained, enough to buy MGM.


    The only thing Ryan worries about is whether Orion Pictures will get into a quagmire when it acquires MGM in a snake-like way.


    As we all know, MGM''s performance has not only been losing money, but also bears a large amount of debt.


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    Without struggling for too long, Ryan chose to wait for a while for the time being.


    Anyway, for a long time, no other film company will acquire MGM, and it will take time to collect funds from the stock market. . . . . . . . .


    In the short term, it is impossible for him and Orion Pictures to spend billions of dollars to acquire MGM.


    In the previous life, around 2005, a consortium headed by Sony Pictures successfully defeated Time Warner to acquire MGM.


    Regardless of whether it is Sony Pictures or Time Warner, the original intention of the two to acquire MGM is for the film library.


    The only difference is that Sony Pictures is an acquisition team formed with a consortium and chose to keep the MGM brand, while Time Warner intends to split MGM and continue to hold the MGM brand before May 1986. May Video Library.


    Turner Broadcasting was acquired by Time Warner.


    As the filming of "Blade Warrior" ended and the film entered post-production, it was already the end of December.


    It can be said that the post-production time of "Blade Warrior" is very tight, and all post-production projects must be completed before mid-March.


    Of course, the investment in "Blade Warrior" is only 35 million US dollars, and there are not many special effects production involved. More than two months are enough to complete the post-production of the film.


    In mid-January, Ryan decided to increase the promotional budget of "Blade Warrior" from 35 million US dollars to 40 million US dollars directly, and edited a 25-second commercial video with Stephen Norrington, preparing to get Super Bowl to play on top.


    Almost all of the newly added $5 million in promotional expenses was spent on the Super Bowl.


    It''s been a few years since Ryan''s first Super Bowl ad, and then the Independence Day campaign again.


    Now almost every top Hollywood commercial film will choose to spend huge sums of money to promote it on the Super Bowl.


    It can be said that the Super Bowl is already the standard for measuring Hollywood''s top commercial movies.


    It can be seen from this that Orion Pictures attaches great importance to the release of "Blade Warrior".


    It is impossible to edit too much content in a 25-second promotional short film, so the plot of the short film is very simple. Most of them are plots of blades driving motorcycles and hunting vampires everywhere, creating a brave justice warrior.


    In addition to publicity, the most critical thing is the scale of the release of "Blade Warrior".


    2,500 movie theaters are far from what Ryan expected; if possible, it is best to strive for a scale of more than 3,000 movie theaters.


    At the same time, Orion Pictures has invested a lot of publicity expenses in North America, and the scale is comparable to some top commercial films.


    "In addition to Batman and Superman, Marvel''s superhero character Blade will soon appear on the big screen. For Marvel readers, this will be a moment worth celebrating."


    "After many years, the blade has not only returned to the public, but also on the big screen. Our bravest fighters for justice will continue to hunt vampires and protect the living space of human beings."


    In many media newspapers, magazines, TV stations, and Internet forums, almost at the same time, comic plots and news reports related to "Blade Warrior" poured out.


    The plan of Orion Films is very simple. As a superhero film, the first thing "Blade Warrior" needs to do is to awaken the memory of the superhero of Marvel Comics among the North American public.


    Perhaps in some overseas countries, the public is very unfamiliar with the blade.


    But in North America, even if Blade is only a second- and third-tier superhero, he still has a lot of influence.


    In the past few decades, Blade has undoubtedly been a very popular black superhero. At least in the eyes of the vast majority of blacks, the image of Blade was once one of the childhood fantasy objects.


    Although Marvel Comics has been silent for too long, many superheroes who were popular in the past have been gradually forgotten.


    However, as one of the two major comic companies in the United States, Marvel Comics even almost acquired DC Comics at one point, and there is absolutely no shortage of long-term accumulated readers.


    Whether it is the upcoming "Blade Runner" or the upcoming "X-Men", Orion Pictures is preparing to use the plot in the comics to introduce each character in detail to meet the interests of these readers.


    As the "Blade Warrior" promotional video appeared on the Super Bowl, a black leather jacket, a giant flame gun with invincible firepower, and an invincible whirlwind knife and the long sword on his back, always with a pair of sunglasses blade , the driver drove to destroy a gathering place of vampires.


    "I did it."


    Sitting in front of the TV, Wesley Snipes, the leading actor in the film, couldn''t help but want to shout out excitedly. The character he played also appeared in the Super Bowl, becoming the first to appear in the Super Bowl Black starring above.


    Wesley-Snipes is not only a black actor, but he has been very curious about Kung Fu since he was a child. He has received years of training, even fighting training. It is almost no difficulty for him to play Blade.


    On the contrary, he is now a little worried about gains and losses. "Blade Warrior" is about to be released. Whether the box office can meet Orion''s expectations of winning is not only related to Orion Pictures'' next plan, but also his future development, and the other two "Blade Warrior" sequel films.


    Suddenly, he thought that almost none of the films produced by Orion Films had failed for a period of time. Even "Rush Hour", which was not expected by anyone, had created a jaw-dropping box office.


    On Internet forums, many netizens joked that the production of Orion Films must be a high-quality product, at least it can succeed in business.


    Of course, every film cannot be recognized by everyone. Some people are looking forward to the release of "Rush Hour", while others complain that it is another disappointing film, just like "Batman and Robin".


    Ryan will not expect everyone to like this film, but to awaken the memory of most public relations about the superhero characters of Marvel Comics, and strive to let most of them enter the cinema, which is enough to support the ticket sales of "Blade".


    Even, you don''t need to care about "Blade Warrior", but let the superheroes under Marvel Comics become widely circulated again.


    As for cultivating new fans of comic characters, it is not yet time.


    As the first Marvel superhero movie to be released, it is not the time to cultivate a new generation of movie fans. In addition to what I just said, I have to dispel some concerns, such as a number of theater companies.


    The box office of "Batman and Robin" failed to meet expectations, and Warner Bros. chose to temporarily stop shooting sequels. The impact brought by it cannot be eliminated by Orion Pictures.


    At the same time, for the films produced by Orion Films, a group of theater companies are willing to use a large number of screens for "Inception" in the intense summer file, and are unwilling to give "Blade Warrior" to the "Blade Warrior" in the off-season spring file. It has a screening scale of more than 2,500 movie theaters.


    To put it bluntly, a group of theater companies are not optimistic about the prospect of this film''s release.


    For a film that will not bring benefits in the future, theater companies will never give too much resource support.


    "Including the Emperor Cinemas, a group of theater companies only give a screening scale of 2,300 cinemas."


    Nancy Utley, who had just rushed back from New York, seemed faintly tired, "The cinema company requested that unless Orion Films hold a trial screening in advance and get a good reputation from the audience, it will refuse to increase the scale of the film''s release."


    Ryan never refuses the trial screenings, "Notify the theater company that as long as the post-production of the film is over, several trial screenings can be held immediately. In addition, except for the necessary film critics, do not invite any online media, as for the audience group!"


    "Try to invite some Marvel readers over."


    Orion Films does not have much influence on traditional media, so it is better not to invite them, so as not to be maliciously smeared by some media.


    As for online media and forums, the influence of Orion Films faintly exceeds that of the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    Google has become the supplier of Yahoo''s search engine. In just a few months, with the investment of Ryan and Orion Films; Google''s search engine business has almost easily occupied more than half of the North American market.


    For this reason, the search engine fee provided by Google is very low, and the page is clean ~ www.novelhall.com ~ temporarily does not plan to provide advertising services related to search keywords.


    However, as an investor of Google, Orion Films is naturally no longer among them, and can get a large number of advertising pages.


    "Tell Marvel Comics to hurry up, don''t care about market sales, and immediately launch a character comic about Blade."


    Ryan thought for a while, and then said, "As for the traditional media, I will personally say hello to Time Warner."


    With the cooperative relationship between Orion Cinema and Warner Bros., at least the news media and TV stations under Time Warner will maintain a more objective attitude.


    Of course, in return, Orion Pictures will buy a large number of advertising positions.


    Nancy-Utley nodded, as long as the test screenings are not bad, the theater company will definitely increase the scale of screenings appropriately.


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 Chapter 285： phoenix girl

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    In addition to being busy with the promotion of "Blade Warrior", Ryan also cared about the post-production of "Inception" and the shooting plan of "X-Men".


    "Blade Warrior" is just a test of the water, "X-Men" and "X-Men" are the beginning.


    "Inception" is relatively simple, just an ordinary commercial film.


    In fact, no matter what the film is, the ultimate goal is for commercial interests.


    As long as enough benefits can be obtained, Ryan doesn''t care what film he directs, and the same is true for film companies.


    Therefore, Ryan decided early on to direct "X-Men" himself.


    As the boss of Orion Films, the success of "X-Men" is related to his vital interests, and it is impossible to take the risk of letting other directors direct.


    The style of "X-Men" is different from that of "Blade Warrior", whether it is in the style of comic characters or shooting techniques, there are great differences.


    Even, it has nothing in common with DC Comics superhero films such as "Superman" and "Batman".


    If "Blade Warrior" is a fearless warrior in the dark, "Superman" is the incarnation of justice in underwear, and "Batman" is a mysterious super rich man full of justice.


    Then "X-Men" is a team, a team composed of individual members, each member has its own characteristics.


    Therefore, the style of "X-Men" is completely different from the previous superhero films, and it is not possible to shoot whatever you want.


    Not even Ryan dared to do that.


    "X-Men" not only has an investment of up to 75 million US dollars, but also the beginning of a superhero movie under Marvel Comics, and the content of the film cannot be separated from the plot of the comics.


    The appearance, abilities, relationships, backgrounds, etc. of the characters all need to conform to the settings in the comics.


    And, according to Ryan''s idea, "X-Men" will be a PG-13 family movie, in order to strive for the largest box office market size.


    As for the G-level and PG-level, there is no need for this.


    First, as a superhero film, "X-Men" must have a lot of violent plots, so it is impossible to rate it as G or PG. Second, underage audiences under the age of 13 rarely go to the cinema alone.


    It is estimated that the rating review of the "X-Men" films in the future will definitely involve the suppression of the seven major film companies, and it may be very difficult at that time.


    Otherwise, Ryan would not consider Helen''s proposal to acquire MGM.


    Movie ratings are crucial for superhero movies.


    Of course, it''s too early to tell.


    "The candidate for the role of the storm girl!"


    Ryan looked at the list of audition personnel that had just been sent over. Among them were photos of several black actresses, and he couldn''t help showing a puzzled look, "Storm, although she is a black man in the comics, is she really cast by a black actor?"


    Storm Girl is not only one of the important roles in the team, the vice-captain, but also the female protagonist in the entire film, the female character with the most appearances.


    It''s somewhat inappropriate for a black actor to play it.


    Generally speaking, whether it is a vase actor or a heroine in a commercial film, almost all of them are white actors.


    Avi-Allard has not been in Hollywood for a long time, but he also knows that many directors have a kind of discrimination based on skin color against black actors, which can only be explained.


    "Storm in the comics is a black female character. Unless it''s changing a character, it''s best to find a black female actor to play it," he explained.


    Ryan knew what Avi-Allard was worried about, and it was nothing more than a group of Marvel readers who couldn''t accept a white actor playing Storm, "Avi, you didn''t get my point, and I didn''t discriminate against black actors. "


    "I''d be happy to find a black female actor with a less dark complexion."


    I specifically emphasized that the black female actor whose skin color is not so dark.


    Avi-Allard was stunned for a moment, then seemed to think of something, and said, "Find a mixed-race black female actor to play Storm?"


    He really hadn''t thought of that.


    This is not the early days when blacks in America rarely married whites, and there are no longer a minority of black women with white ancestry.


    Among Hollywood female actors, there are also many fair-skinned female actors of black descent.


    "That''s a pretty good idea."


    Avi-Allard thought for a moment, "It''s better to find a mixed-race female actor with strong black blood but not so dark skin."


    Having said that, he did not continue to speak.


    If it weren''t for him and Ryan in the office, Avi-Allard would never have said such a thing, otherwise he would have to leave Hollywood in disgrace if he was given a big racist hat.


    The United States is a country full of wonderful flowers, chanting slogans of freedom and equality all day long.


    In fact, domestic racial discrimination is very serious. There are racial discriminations everywhere in all walks of life, but they cannot really speak out.


    On the other hand, they look down on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. There are almost no topics related to racial discrimination, and there is even no living space for racial discrimination. Not only do ethnic minorities have no discrimination, but they also enjoy a lot of benefits.


    "You can ask Helen to look for it. There should be a suitable candidate soon." Ryan shrugged. For Helen, there was almost no difficulty.


    "Where''s Jean Grey?" Avi-Allard was talking about Phoenix Girl, another important female character in the film.


    As for the candidates for the three roles of Professor X, Wolverine, and Magneto, they have already been decided.


    "Famke-Jensen!"


    "Her appearance is not bad." Ryan said a name.


    Qin Gree in the original "X-Men" was played by Famke-Jensen. The appearance of the character is very good, and her popularity is much higher than that of Storm.


    It can be said that the Phoenix Girl played by Mick-Jensen is the most beautiful among the female characters in Marvel Comics.


    Of course, the Phoenix girl played by Famke Jansen is only a supporting role in "X-Men". In terms of popularity and audience recognition, it is not as good as Scarlett Johansson who played the black widow in her previous life.


    It''s not that Mick-Jensen''s Phoenix is ??not perfect, but the popularity and recognition of "X-Men" is far inferior to "Avengers".


    Otherwise, 20th Century Fox will not shoot "X-Men: Dark Phoenix" with Phoenix Girl as the core.


    It''s just that the plot of "X-Men: Dark Phoenix" can only be regarded as mediocre. Sophie Turner, the actress who plays Phoenix, can''t compare to Phoenix played by Famke-Jensen in terms of acting skills or appearance.


    Even, throughout the film, she was severely suppressed by Jennifer Lawrence, the eldest cousin who played Mystique.


    Sometimes the choice of supporting actors is too good, and it is not necessarily a good thing.


    Famke-Jensen!


    Avi-Allard seems to have heard the name, "the Bond girl in 007?"


    "Yes, she played the Bond girl in "Golden Eye"." Ryan never denied that he is a beauty party, ""X-Men" is a commercial film that needs a woman who is beautiful enough actor."


    "As for the cast of Mystique, a large-scale audition can be held."


    The setting of Mystique is also a character with outstanding appearance and body conditions. It is best to choose a female actor who is a model.


    The original version of Mystique was played by Rebecca Romijn. She was born as a model, and her appearance and body conditions are not bad.


    Ryan has asked someone to send her an audition invitation, as for the big cousin Jennifer-Lawrence!


    Come on, she''s not even nine yet.


    In an apartment in Los Angeles, Rebecca Romijn, who had just hung up on the phone with her agent, ran into the utility room with an excited expression on her face, and began to rummage through boxes and cabinets, as if she was looking for something more important.


    "What are you looking for?"


    John Stamos heard the sound of the utility room, walked over from the living room, looked at his wife who had turned the utility room into a mess, and couldn''t help asking, "Do you need help!"


    Hearing John Stamos'' voice, Rebecca Romijn said without looking back: "Comics, Marvel Comics, help me find them. I remember buying a few copies of X-Men comics."


    A comic about the X-Men!


    John Stamos frowned, thinking of the news that Orion Pictures was planning to shoot "X-Men", it was not difficult to guess her plan, "Could it be that you want to audition for "X-Men"? "


    "It''s not that I want to participate, but the crew of "X-Men" has already sent me an audition invitation for Mystique." Rebecca Romijn said excitedly.


    That is to say, some people in the crew think that her appearance is very suitable for playing Mystique, and she has a lot of advantages over most of the audition actors.


    "Becca, listen to me first."


    John Stamos organized the language, "This is Ryan Gosling''s crew, and Mystique is just a villain, you don''t have to be so serious, it''s best to calm down before deciding whether to go or not." Take an audition."


    For his wife to participate in the "X-Men" audition, John - Stamos somewhat reluctant.


    He is also an actor, so he naturally knows the dirty things in Hollywood crews.


    Especially Ryan Gosling.


    As we all know, he is a **** recognized by Hollywood, he likes female actors who are tall models, and he has always been generous in his shots, as long as he pays, he will be rewarded.


    Not only was he able to get a lot of good characters, but he also gave away a mansion worth tens of millions of dollars some time ago.


    Hearing this, Rebecca Romijn paused and fell silent for a while, then turned around and looked at John Stamos, "Because this is Ryan Gosling''s crew I have to take this opportunity."


    From a few years ago, she has been looking for opportunities to develop in Hollywood, until she finally starred in a debut film "Dirty Work" last year,


    This is not a commercial film, just a comedy, the box office is not much, Rebecca - Romijn did not get much attention.


    At this time, facing the audition invitation of the "X-Men" crew, even if it is only a villain in the film, it is still an opportunity that must be won for her.


    John Stamos stared at her for a while, his face gradually turned cold, "It''s up to you."


    After speaking, he turned and left without hesitation.


    Seeing this, Rebecca Romijn took a deep breath, turned around and continued to search for X-Men comics without saying anything.


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 Chapter 87： a legendary person

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    With the end of the post-production of "Blade Warrior", Orion Films and theater companies held several trial screenings one after another, inviting many film critics, readers of Marvel Comics, and the public to participate.


    As the first superhero film under Marvel Comics, "Blade Warrior" is a genre film that has never appeared before, and it will inevitably attract some controversy.


    Overall, Marvel readers and the public have a good reputation, with an average score of "A-".


    The professional reputation of film critics is mixed.


    Although some people may feel that the plot is too simple and straightforward, there is not much new ideas.


    But the action of the film''s protagonist, Blade, is fierce and rich, which is very suitable for comic adaptations. For the audience, these are enough.


    As for film critics, it can be solved with money.


    This is the most common deal in Hollywood.


    Obviously, this is not a film similar to "Superman" or "Batman". "Blade Warrior" has a strong dark style, and it is impossible to be recognized by all film critics.


    The easiest way is to use money for public relations transactions.


    This film is somewhat similar to the "Batman Dark Knight Trilogy" in the previous life, except that the special effects and character design are not as detailed and delicate as the "Batman Dark Knight Trilogy".


    As a water test film, it is impossible for Orion Films to invest a lot of money.


    The budget of "Batman: Beginning of War" is as high as 135 million U.S. dollars, while the budget of "Blade Warrior" is only 35 million U.S. dollars. The investment difference between the two films is 100 million U.S. dollars.


    After the trial screening of the film was over, the data of several trial screenings was fed back to the theater company. This was used by them to measure whether to increase the production scale and film scheduling rate of "Blade Warrior" according to the request of Orion Films.


    Inside the headquarters of Emperor Cinemas, Johns seemed to be hesitant, "The filming style of "Blade Warrior" is not the style of mainstream Hollywood movies. Once it is officially released to the public, it will definitely face controversial voices from various aspects."


    "but!"


    He changed his voice, "The word-of-mouth rating of the audience at the test screening is "A-", at least it shows that this is a relatively successful commercial film."


    What theater companies value is not doubtful voices, but commercial value. No matter how much controversy a film brings, as long as it has enough commercial value, theater companies will provide resources to support it as much as possible.


    "this movie!"


    Film reviewer Jim Gordon was also hesitant, "There is no doubt that in the eyes of the media and most film critics, this is a very bad work, almost extremely bad."


    "But just like what I said just now, this film has a good reputation among audiences and has a certain commercial value."


    Mike Campbell, the CEO of Emperor Cinemas, did not speak, but looked down at the statistics just now, and pondered for a while, "Of the 1,000 viewers who participated in the survey, more than 420 people gave ratings above A, and the overall performance of the film screening is An A-, and our market index is roughly a B+."


    "No matter from which aspect, this film has a certain degree of commercial value, and the scale of release can be appropriately increased."


    After finishing speaking, Mike Campbell glanced at everyone, and said lightly: "There is no need to discuss the release scale of "Blade Warrior" all the time. The focus is on "Inception" directed by Ryan Gosling himself."


    "May has George Lucas and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, July has Ryan Gosling and Inception, and that''s what you really need to care about."


    Properly increasing the release scale of "Blade Warrior" is only a small matter for Mike Campbell. The screen and film schedule rate in the spring file is rarely tense.


    He even vaguely hoped that this film would be a success, opening up the superhero movie market for the upcoming "X-Men" directed by Ryan Gosling himself, from which the Imperial Academy could definitely benefit a lot.


    Every cinema company is the same, wishing that every Hollywood film can be a big box office hit and bring in a lot of money.


    By mid-March, the screening scale given by a group of theater companies had reached 2,700 movie theaters, and Ryan breathed a sigh of relief.


    The first-day fast-drawing scale of 2,700 movie theaters has already reached the expectations of him and Orion Films. After all, the investment of this film is only 35 million U.S. dollars, and it has a dark style. It is already considered very good to have such a large-scale release .


    Most of the films with the same investment can only get the screening scale of 2,000 movie theaters.


    In fact, in the past year, the box office performance of Orion Films has caused many theater companies to change a lot, and many times they have given it the same treatment as the seven major film companies.


    Three consecutive films entered the top ten of the North American box office rankings in 1998. "Ice Age" surpassed "Saving Private Ryan" produced by DreamWorks by a slight gap, and won the first North American annual box office for Orion Pictures. box office champion.


    Among them, "Ice Age" North American box office was 230 million US dollars, ranking first in the North American box office list in 1998, "Rush Hour" North American box office was 160 million US dollars, ranking sixth, and "American Pie 2" North American box office was 1.45. million dollars, ranking eighth.


    The total reached 535 million U.S. dollars, which is not counting the North American box office of "Death Comes" and the overseas box office of several films.


    A group of theater companies naturally dare not underestimate the films produced by Orion Films.


    To put it bluntly, as more and more films sell well, the influence of Orion Films is also gradually increasing.


    In any case, "Blade Warrior" has won the fast-drawing scale of 2,700 movie theaters. As a water-testing film, it is considered very good.


    Ryan never expected "Blade Warrior" to get more than 3,000 movie theaters, or to be a global box office hit. All he needs is to prove that Marvel''s superhero movies can be recognized by North American audiences.


    In the future, the release of "X-Men" will be able to compete with a number of theater companies for a better release scale.


    Not to mention the theater companies, even Orion Films itself plans to wait for the film''s North American box office to be released in the first three days of the weekend before allowing overseas distribution companies to negotiate with a group of theater companies and distribution companies.


    This can be regarded as a rule of overseas distribution companies. Except for a few films, they are rarely released in multiple countries and regions together.


    Generally, the North American box office data of the film is obtained first, and then the overseas distribution of the film is started.


    The seven major Hollywood film companies in the early days mostly did the same.


    As long as a film can sell well in North America, it almost means that the film''s overseas box office performance can also be sold well.


    This is an undeniable fact. Hollywood is still the center of the world''s movies. Europe only shoots some literary films. Xiangjiang movies have almost disappeared. Only Hollywood movies continue to open the market doors of each country.


    There are still less than a few days before the release of "Blade Warrior", and all preparations are basically over, and the next thing is to wait for the day of the premiere.


    The premiere ceremony was held on March 19, and the film officially landed in North America on the 20th, with no midnight screenings.


    "Ryan, here!"


    Ryan, who had just walked out of the office building of Orion Films, heard someone calling himself from a distance, followed the voice, and looked towards the parking lot, just in time to see Stephen Norrington standing outside an RV.


    "Stephen!"


    Ryan saw him, and walked over, "Is there something wrong!"


    Seems like he should be on TV shows and promotions everywhere with Wesley Snipes.


    "Let''s talk in the car."


    Wesley-Snipes nodded at Ryan, with a meaningful smile on his face, "A friend introduced you."


    a friend!


    Ryan glanced at him suspiciously, and just introduced a friend, there was no need to be mysterious.


    The next moment, he stretched out his hand to open the car door, and couldn''t help squinting his eyes. A very beautiful woman, showing a pair of slender thighs, was sitting quietly inside.


    It looks like a woman in her thirties, with a very tall figure, wearing a very **** evening dress, revealing a large area of ??snow-white skin, a head of golden hair shining brightly, golden, long legs wearing a pair of thin black silk, The slender legs were tightly wrapped, and a pair of three-and-a-half-inch high heels were on her feet.


    This woman seems to have a kind of magic, every move is full of the charm of a mature woman, as if showing her perfect side all the time, she is definitely a stunner.


    But these are not the main points~ www.novelhall.com~ Ryan recognized her identity at a glance, Qixi-Lords is a Hollywood actor.


    Not only a female actress in the "Blade Runner" film, but also a legendary figure.


    Qixi-Lords has been engaged in the shooting of some A-level blockbusters since he was 16 years old. At the age of 18, he went to France to develop and shot the only legal A-level blockbuster "Traci, I Love You".


    What makes her a legend is that at the peak of her career, she entered the mainstream Hollywood film crew and successfully transformed.


    Even in the history of Hollywood, she is the only female star.


    She has filmed about 100 A-level blockbusters, and even Ryan bought quite a few, and studied hard with Charlize Theron and Cindy Crawford.


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    Almost at the same time, the crew of "Blade Warrior" who had just walked out of a TV station was suddenly stopped by a group of people. The other party looked very serious. It seemed that they should be members of the law enforcement department.


    The producer of the film, Stan Lee, frowned, suddenly had a bad feeling, stepped forward, and asked, "May I ask what you want!"


    One of the leaders, a middle-aged man, took out a certificate with the English abbreviation of IRS written on it, walked around Stan-Lee, looked at Wesley-Snipes faintly, "Mr. Wesley, we have enough There is no evidence to suspect that you are suspected of filing a false tax refund application, please go back with us to assist in the investigation.��


    The IRS is the Internal Revenue Service of the United States, which is part of the Treasury Department.


    It''s a very scary department, much scarier even than the FBI.


    Once there are false declarations, fraud, etc., the IRS will pursue it indefinitely, and it is very likely that the tax filings from more than ten years ago will be dug up and re-examined.


    Stan Lee''s complexion changed, and he suddenly turned around to look at Wesley Snipes, who was pale. His heart sank, and a bad premonition reappeared.


    There was a look of panic in Wesley-Snipes'' eyes, and his voice became hoarse. "I need to be notified. My lawyer."


    "Without a lawyer present, I have the right to refuse to answer any questions."


    Before he could finish speaking, several staff members from the IRS stepped forward and took Wesley-Snipes away.


    The rest of the crew looked at each other in blank dismay, and could only watch Wesley-Snipes being led out of the TV station gate by the IRS.


    The executive producer, Peter Frankfort, said in a low voice, "There''s something wrong with this matter. The IRS actually came to a TV station to arrest people. Don''t you think it''s too coincidental!"


    Stan-Lee also noticed something was wrong, "Stop talking, and notify Orion Films immediately."


    "I''m afraid we''re in trouble this time."


    The IRS rarely takes people away for no reason. Unless there is sufficient evidence, Wesley-Snipes is likely to face multiple charges and even be sentenced to prison.


    For the upcoming Blade, there will certainly be some negativity.


    At the same time, Ryan glanced at Qixi Lords in the car, turned to Stephen Norrington, and said, "Is this the friend you were talking about?"


    He was somewhat entangled, the Qixi-Laurz in front of him was indeed charming, she could be described as a stunner, and she was also a stunner with great skills.


    But her technique is so good that it can no longer be described as experienced, and there is inevitably a trace of resistance in her heart.


    Stephen Norrington smiled awkwardly, and was about to speak when a person hurried out from the entrance of the office building of Orion Films.


    John-Denise could be heard yelling in the distance, "Something went wrong!"


    "Wesley-Snipes was taken away by the IRS in front of the TV station on suspicion of filing a false tax return."


    "What did you say!" Before Ryan could react, Stephen Norrington''s face changed drastically, "How is that possible!"


    Being suspected of tax evasion in the United States is not a trivial matter. Many rich people, gang bosses and some people who are helpless even the FBI have fallen into the hands of the IRS, and there is almost no room for relaxation.


    "Wesley-Snipes!"


    "This **** bastard, I''m going to kill him." His expression was terrified.


    "Stephen, that''s enough." Ryan snorted, "Go back first, I''ll take care of this matter."


    After finishing speaking, Ryan turned back to look at Qixi-Lords, hesitated for a moment, took out a personal business card and handed it to her, "Miss Qixi, we can have dinner together when we have time."


    Qixi Lords took the business card gracefully, with a hint of joy on her pretty face, "I will, Mr. Gosling."


    Ryan nodded to her, turned and walked towards the door of the office building.


    Now he has no intention of having any in-depth communication with her, so he can only talk about it later.


    The first time he returned to the office, Ryan immediately took out his phone and asked someone to find out the inside story of this matter.


    No matter whether this incident was premeditated or an unexpected incident, it is impossible to suppress it, and it will definitely be reported by the media.


    The most important thing right now is to know exactly what happened and how serious it is. The IRS will not bring people back for no reason to assist in the investigation, especially when it comes to a Hollywood actor.


    Not long after, Nancy Utley came in from the outside with a solemn expression, "I asked someone to inquire about it. I''m afraid this matter will be very troublesome."


    "Wesley-Snipes can''t help but be suspected of false tax returns, and the IRS has important evidence."


    "One was a 1996 tax return of more than $4 million, and the other was a 1997 tax return of more than $7.3 million."


    "It''s very difficult for us to defend him."


    After listening, Ryan could only sigh, "Try to minimize the impact of this matter."


    "Also called Wesley-Snipes who insisted that he was framed."


    If it were the FBI, there would be a slight leeway, but the IRS!


    At least Orion Pictures couldn''t.


    It''s almost impossible to change anything unless that evidence can be proven false.


    "I see." Nancy Utley nodded silently and turned to leave the office.


    In this regard, Ryan has no good solution. He can only say that he is another idiot who cannot do legal tax avoidance. Be smart!


    If you have to make a false tax refund application, you are looking for death.


    The only thing he didn''t expect was that it would happen so quickly.


    It was not until 2006 in the previous life that Wesley-Snipes was taken away by the IRS on multiple charges, including false tax refund applications, and was sentenced to three years in prison.


    In the evening, the matter about Wesley-Snipes was aroused by the media, and many newspapers and TV stations ridiculed it.


    "''Blade'' star Wesley Snipes has been taken in public by the IRS and is about to face multiple charges."


    "God, I can''t believe it. An actor suspected of false tax refunds has become the lead actor of "Blade Warrior", an embodiment of justice!"


    "Wesley Snipes, a shameless tax dodger, get out of Hollywood!"


    News like this can be described as overwhelming. All kinds of vitriolic language are almost used on Wesley-Snipes. Some media even directly boycotted the release of "Blade Warrior".


    Any idiot can see that, from the time Wesley Snipes was taken away by the IRS, everything was directed at Orion Pictures and "Blade Runner".


    "Blade Warrior" is a superhero movie. Blade is an incarnation of justice that protects the living space of mankind, but his actor is a shameless tax evader, which is simply the biggest satire in Hollywood history.


    Let a criminal guard humanity?


    What a joke!


    Unless it is a substitution, this incident will inevitably bring about a chain reaction.


    With "Blade" still a few days away, it''s impossible to delete the Wesley-Snipes scene and find someone else to shoot it, even without time for cutouts.


    The theater company has already proposed that it hopes that Orion Films will change the release time and wait until the incident subsides.


    In this way, Orion Pictures will lose a lot of publicity expenses, plus transportation, copying, storage and other expenses, at least tens of millions of dollars.


    Looking at the newspaper on the table, Ryan thought for a while, then reached out to pick up the phone and dialed a number, "Arnold, there is something terrible that I need to trouble you for."


    Briefly said about Wesley-Snipes.


    "IRS!"


    Arnold Schwarzenegger thought about it for a while, "This matter is very troublesome, and few people can influence the IRS."


    Arnold - Schwarzenegger is not only a few years ago the Hollywood action superstar, he publicly stated his intention to leave Hollywood last month, ready to run for office.


    To put it bluntly, it is to prepare for the election for the governor of California, and Arnold Schwarzenegger''s status in the Republican Party is not low.


    "It doesn''t need to affect the IRS decision."


    Ryan organized his words, "Temporarily suppress this matter for a while, and just release Wesley Snipes on bail first."


    "In return, Orion Films and I can support you in the election for public office."


    Once the viewing period of "Blade Runner" is over, he doesn''t bother to care whether Wesley-Snipes is dead or alive.


    The big deal is to temporarily freeze the shooting plan of this series of films until Wesley Snipes is released from prison.


    In the United States, except for a few incidents such as racial discrimination, abuse, and rape, the impact on the career of actors is far less than imagined.


    Robert Downey Jr. is the best example.


    "I can try it." Arnold Schwarzenegger decided to agree. With the support of Ryan and Orion Films, at least he can get a lot of campaign funds in the future.


    Furthermore, with the influence of Orion Films, he will be able to win the support of many Hollywood stars in the future, which will be very helpful for his campaign.


    However, UU Reading www. uukanshu.com At noon the next day, Arnold Schwarzenegger called and expressed regret that there was nothing he could do. The IRS had formally decided to prosecute Wesley Snipes and refused to apply for bail.


    However, he introduced another Republican, George Walker Bush, who was just elected governor of Texas, a member of the Bush family who has great influence and connections in the political world.


    Ryan met with his agent that afternoon, and the other party readily agreed to keep the matter under wraps for a while so that Wesley Snipes would be eligible for bail.


    The only requirement is that the next film of Orion Films needs to be shot in Texas.


    In this regard, Ryan agreed, and even implicitly stated that he could provide campaign funds.


    For a long time in the future, this man will have big golden legs, which is worthy of investment from him and Orion Films.


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 Chapter 289： Change the shooting location

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    The influence of the Bush family, one of the two famous political families in the United States, is naturally beyond doubt. Wesley-Snipes was released on bail by the legal team of Orion Films after only staying in the IRS for less than 48 hours come out.


    "how did you do it?"


    Sophia Coppola looked at Ryan in disbelief, and in less than 48 hours, she released Wesley Snipes from the IRS on bail, which is not something ordinary people can do.


    "I made a call to Arnold." Ryan didn''t hide anything. "In return, Orion Films and I will provide him with some campaign funds to support him in the next California governor''s election."


    "Governor of California!" Sofia Coppola stared at the boss, "Arnold, plan to run for the next governor of California?"


    "My God, I actually met a future candidate for governor of California."


    After finishing speaking, Sofia Coppola muttered to herself, "Arnold has the support of the Kennedy family, so it''s no wonder that he can temporarily suppress this matter."


    "By the way, what do you want to do with Wesley-Snipes!"


    Ryan smiled and didn''t mention George-Walker-Bush and the Bush family, "Since he did something wrong, naturally he needs to bear the consequences."


    "What''s more, this matter is only suppressed temporarily, it doesn''t mean it''s over, the IRS won''t let Wesley-Snipes go."


    If Wesley-Snipes wasn''t the star of "Blade Runner", he wouldn''t bother to care about it.


    But it is different now, this matter must be suppressed, and Ryan will be powerless in the future.


    "Okay, let''s get down to business."


    Ryan straightened his face and said: "Let the familiar media release the news that Wesley-Snipes has not been charged by the IRS, but is only assisting in the investigation, a small misunderstanding."


    "The IRS will not be formally charging him any time soon."


    For the first time, he felt the influence of the Bush family, which was terrifying and frightening.


    "What about the follow-up filming plan of "Blade Warrior"?" Sofia Coppola nodded and asked a very critical question.


    "Temporarily freeze, and wait for this matter to pass." Ryan shook his head. I am afraid that he will not be able to shoot the sequel of "Blade Warrior" in a short time. "In addition, the shooting location of "X-Men" will be changed to Houston."


    Houston!


    A puzzled look flashed across Sofia Coppola''s face. Orion Films usually chooses to go to New Zealand or stay in Los Angeles to shoot most of the filming locations of Orion Films.


    Moreover, the shooting location of "X-Men" has already been decided. In May, the crew will go to the studio in Wellington, New Zealand to shoot. Why did it suddenly become Houston.


    "This is one of the contents of the transaction." Ryan did not say clearly.


    Sofia Coppola nodded thoughtfully. It seems that Ryan really put a lot of thought into this matter.


    But it��s also true that it will take some price to allow the IRS to temporarily drop the accusation, or even not come forward to clarify the authenticity of this matter.


    "Next, let''s go and see Wesley-Snipes together." A cold look flashed in Ryan''s eyes.


    Except for the "Blade Warrior" series, Orion Films will not invite him to audition for any crew in the future, which is considered blacklisted.


    Sofia Coppola shrugged, "I''m afraid he himself is also confused, this matter is clearly premeditated."


    Ryan''s eyes remained cold, "If he didn''t file a false tax refund application, how could he do these things!"


    There is no need to argue, the cause of this incident is himself.


    As for the behind-the-scenes operators!


    Orion Films will definitely find them out one by one, and use the same means to retaliate.


    In fact, Ryan already had doubts in mind, including Harvey Weinstein.


    He has been making small moves recently, meeting with Robert Shea, Michael Ovitz and others in private for a long time, and he doesn''t know what he is planning.


    There is also Tom Rothman, Orion Pictures intends to shoot "X-Men", which is not good news for him and Twentieth Century Fox.


    Of course, it is also possible that several other Hollywood giants did it, including Warner Bros., who is also one of the suspects.


    That''s the way Hollywood is, there''s always a competitor.


    Not to mention anything else, just take this incident as an example, if there is no one to contribute to the flames, even if Ryan is killed, he will not believe it.


    In an apartment in Los Angeles, Wesley Snipes sat on the sofa with a pale face, his eyes glazed over, as if he had changed into a different person.


    If it weren''t for the imminent release of "Blade Warrior", I''m afraid he is still under investigation by the IRS.


    "Ryan, I..." Wesley Snipes saw Ryan and Sofia Coppola walking in, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.


    Right now he can only rely on Orion Pictures.


    This is his only chance to get away with it.


    "Wesley, remember what I said, no matter whether you have done this thing or not, you must firmly deny it." Ryan interrupted him directly, no matter whether it was an explanation or an excuse, nothing could be changed.


    The only thing he can do now is to minimize negative public opinion.


    "I will follow the crew''s arrangement." Wesley-Snipes opened his mouth, and finally agreed silently.


    Getting out on bail from the IRS is just the beginning. Next, Wesley-Snipes needs to obey the arrangement of Orion Pictures and create an image of his innocence.


    Regardless of whether it is true or false, it will confuse public opinion and make it difficult for people to tell the truth from the false.


    On the Internet forums, there will also be a lot of half-truths and half-false news. For example, some people want to use this to suppress Orion Films and "Blade Runner", directly targeting 20th Century Fox, Miramax Films and Disney.


    The public always likes to sympathize with the underdog. Compared with 20th Century Fox, Miramax Films and Disney, Orion Films and Wesley-Snipes are obviously in the position of the underdog.


    Anyway, Wesley Snipes can somewhat salvage some image.


    Without staying long, Ryan and Sofia Coppola got back to the car.


    "On the surface of the whole matter, the news media under 20th Century Fox, Disney, and Paramount have been chasing this matter, while the news media under Universal Pictures and the news media under Warner Bros. On the opposite side."


    "As an outsider, Sony Pictures seldom directly participates in these matters, while MGM is powerless."


    Ryan made a brief analysis, looking at the passing buildings outside the car window, "The situation in front of me is acceptable to Orion Films and "Blade Warrior."


    It can be said that the biggest beneficiaries of the whole thing are the news media owned by Universal Pictures and Warner Bros., which not only increased sales, but also received a large amount of publicity expenses from Orion Pictures.


    "Let people investigate the female celebrities who have been bullied by Harvey Weinstein over the years, and let them come forward and publicly accuse Harvey Weinstein."


    Ryan wasn''t talking to Sofia Coppola on the sidelines, but to Daniel Green driving ahead.


    Sofia Coppola is not suitable for many things.


    "No problem." Daniel Green agreed.


    He knows a lot of people who are suitable for such a thing. If they pay enough money, they can investigate every move of Harvey Weinstein.


    "You can be sure that Harvey Weinstein did it?" Sofia Coppola asked with some doubts.


    "Sometimes it doesn''t matter who did it, you just need to identify who it is." Ryan said meaningfully.


    Currently facing several Hollywood giants in the 20th Century Fox, Paramount, and Disney, it is not beneficial to Orion Pictures, and Harvey Weinstein has no worries.


    Orion Pictures needed someone to get revenge on, and the best option was Harvey Weinstein.


    Did not go directly back to Orion Films, the car gradually drove into Warner Studios, and several Orion films are currently shot in Warner Studios, such as "Tomb Raider", "Rush Hour 2", "Death is Coming" 2".


    It is expected that in the second half of the year, there will be an "American Pie 3", which will join Warner Studios for shooting.


    Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. have a cooperative relationship, and the price given by Warner Bros. is very favorable, so they did not choose other studios.


    For a while, there was a scene of prosperity in Warner Studios, as if it had returned to ninety years ago.


    However, such a scene will not last. Orion Films has already passed the application of the New Zealand government. From the second half of this year, it will build a large-scale studio in Wellington. In the future, almost all Orion films will be newly built studios. Shooting inside.


    When he came to the studio of "Tomb Raider", Ryan met the film director Simon West.


    "Before June, all shots can be shot." Simon West introduced the filming progress of "Tomb Raider". "Based on the current progress, it can be released in October."


    Ryan nodded lightly, "I''ve seen some of the shots, and they''re pretty good."


    "Angelina-Jolie''s characterization is very classic. UU Reading "


    "Although she occasionally has some minor problems, she is really dedicated and suitable for shooting action movies." Simon West has to admit that Angelina Jolie is more dedicated than most stars.


    Of course, it would be better if there were no such minor situations.


    Ryan smiled, Angelina-Jolie made all kinds of lace news for a long time, and had more or less contacts with many female models.


    "Let''s not talk about that, just get ready. All the crew members of "Tomb Raider" will attend the premiere ceremony of "Blade Warrior" together."


    This was something he decided on the spur of the moment. He asked a group of Orion Films crew members who were filming and preparing to come back to attend the premiere of "Blade Warrior" for two days, so as to divert the attention of the media and the public.


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 Chapter 290： premiere

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    Outside the Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard, the lights were brightly lit, and dolls of superhero characters belonging to Marvel Comics were erected.


    Blade, Wolverine, Professor X, Magneto, Storm, Jean Grey, Cyclops, Spiderman, Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, etc., there are dozens of Marvel superheroes, almost Chinese theater surrounded.


    If you observe carefully, it is not difficult to find a problem. Orion Pictures does not arrange according to the popularity of superheroes.


    In the most conspicuous position, except for the star character Blade in the premiere, almost all of them belong to the X-Men team.


    "Blade, Wolverine, Professor X, Magneto, Storm, Jean Gray, Cyclops, Spiderman..."


    "The next film, Orion Films plans to prepare for the filming of "Spider-Man"!"


    Soon someone noticed the anomaly, and secretly exclaimed, compared to Blade and the X-Men team, Spider-Man''s popularity in North America is comparable to that of Superman and Batman.


    However, the eyes of media reporters are almost all on the red carpet.


    "Leonardo DiCaprio!"


    "Charlize Theron!"


    The crew of "Inception" stepped onto the red carpet, and cheers erupted from the crowd on both sides.


    For a while, the crew of "Tomb Raider", "Rush Hour 2", "Reaper 2", "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" and "Lord of the Rings" walked through the red carpet one after another.


    Constantly triggering a climax.


    "Orion Films, is this showing off? Or showing off your strength!" A reporter whispered.


    "No matter what it is for, at least the Wesley-Snipes matter will not affect the foundation of Orion Films." Another reporter next to him said lightly.


    Several people around nodded subconsciously.


    "Rush Hour 2" and "Reaper 2" are both sequels, and it''s no surprise that both films can be successful.


    The original book series of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" is a global hit, with a large number of underage fans. The original book of "The Lord of the Rings" is a Western epic masterpiece.


    In addition to the above few films.


    This is "Inception", which caused a lot of trouble some time ago.


    "Come on, come on, it''s the crew of "X-Men"!"


    I don''t know who yelled.


    Not far away, Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McLean, and Famke Jansen walked the red carpet together.


    Several people dressed up very strangely, not traditional dresses, but the looks in "X-Men".


    Readers who are familiar with Marvel Comics can recognize Wolverine, Professor X, Magneto, and Phoenix Girl at a glance.


    Among them, Famke-Jensen, who played the role of Phoenix Girl, was wearing a tight black leather jacket, tightly wrapping her slender body.


    The curves of her figure can be clearly seen. She is wearing a pair of black high-heeled short boots, which looks very charming and has a **** charm.


    As soon as he stepped onto the red carpet, he attracted the attention of a large number of media reporters.


    Not surprisingly, she could be on the covers of many newspapers and magazines tomorrow.


    The atmosphere at the premiere scene reached a peak. Many people seemed to have come to a comic world, a world belonging to Marvel Comics.


    The only thing that is a little regrettable is that the expected Spider-Man did not appear on the scene, and even Wesley Snipes, who played the role of Blade, walked into the Chinese theater very low-key.


    "Too bad there''s no Spider-Man."


    Avi-Allard, who had just walked into the theater, looked at the sensational "X-Men" crew outside, feeling a little bit emotional, "I hope we can see Spider-Man at the premiere of "X-Men" next time. "


    As the only superhero character in Marvel Comics that is comparable to Superman and Batman, Spider-Man has a special meaning.


    "I promise, you will see the crew of "Spider-Man" at the premiere of "X-Men"." Ryan said confidently.


    After the filming of "X-Men" is over, Marvel Studios will prepare to shoot "Spider-Man".


    It''s just that "Spider-Man" is not one of the Avengers assembly films, but will exist as an independent film and become a separate series of films.


    The "Iron Man" in the future plan is the beginning film of the Avengers'' assembly, which plays the role of connecting all the characters.


    Ryan didn''t want to change this.


    Of course, the little spider will also join the members of the Avengers in the future.


    As for the X-Men team members!


    Although it belongs to the same cosmic background as the Avengers, it will not join the Avengers for the time being.


    The reason is very simple, the entire Avengers members, there are thousands of comic characters, it is impossible for them all to join the ranks of the Avengers.


    After all, the number of characters that can appear in a film is limited.


    Of course, Ryan wouldn''t mind adding members of the X-Men team and Fantastic Four team members to the Avengers, or appearing as cameos, if the right opportunity arises in the future.


    After chatting for a few words, Avi-Allard walked to the group photo area.


    Ryan did not go to the group photo area and the reporter''s question and answer area, but walked directly into the lobby lounge.


    "Helen, have you found a candidate?"


    Walking up to Helen, Ryan said hello and asked about the candidate for Storm Girl.


    "Halle-Berry!"


    Helen named a familiar name, and introduced: "She once starred in "Jungle Fever" and "Stone City Paradise". Her acting skills are not bad, and her appearance meets your requirements."


    She was too sensitive about the issue of skin color, so she didn''t directly mention it.


    Halle-Berry!


    Ryan pondered for a while, as if the original version of Storm was played by Halle-Berry, the audience''s response can only be regarded as mediocre.


    "You can ask her to come and audition."


    If the audition is good, naturally there is no need to say anything.


    If it really doesn''t work, you can only reduce the role of Stormy Girl, and add the spare role to Qin Gelei''s role.


    At least the original version of Famke-Jensen''s Jean Grey, the audience response is not bad.


    Qin Gree, also known as Phoenix Girl, has always been the most popular female character in "X-Men", followed by Mystique played by her big cousin Jennifer-Lawrence.


    It can be seen from this that the image of Storm Girl in the hearts of the audience is far less popular than in the comics.


    The two chatted for a while, seeing that the time was almost up, they walked towards the screening hall together.


    When he came to the screening hall, Ryan took a look. The audience seats were almost full, and there were at least a thousand spectators.


    He breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. It seemed that the Wesley-Snipes incident did not have much impact.


    In fact, there are many people who are dissatisfied with the IRS. They have to file tax returns every year, thus losing a large amount of property. For the general public and some middle-income families, it is simply a torment.


    The rich can avoid taxes through legal means such as charity, while the general public and middle-income families do not have enough funds to operate charitable funds, so they can only pay taxes honestly.


    The cost of running a private charitable foundation is not a small amount, and ordinary families cannot afford it.


    After saying hello to Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron and others, Ryan sat on the crew seat of "Blade Warrior".


    "I think it''s better to shoot a "Spider-Man" movie than "Blade Runner" and "X-Men" as Marvel Studios'' first superhero movie."


    Leonardo DiCaprio looked at several members of the "X-Men" crew not far away, and whispered to Charlize Theron: "You don''t think only Spider-Man can represent Marvel Comics."


    Charlize Theron heard his words, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, it seemed that Leonardo DiCaprio was a loyal fan of Spider-Man, "After the shooting of "X-Men" is over, Ryan will personally direct "X-Men". Spider-Man movie."


    "And, let me correct you, ''Blade'' wasn''t the start of the Marvel superhero movie, ''X-Men'' was the start."


    She knew almost everything about Ryan''s shooting plan.


    Leonardo-DiCaprio let out a low voice, "No wonder, Ryan and Orion Pictures haven''t had much reaction these days. It turns out that "Blade Warrior" is just a water-testing work, even if it fails in the end, it won''t be too late." It will not affect the next filming plan."


    Test the waters with a $35 million film!


    I am afraid that only Ryan can do it in Hollywood.


    As we all know, Ryan gained a lot in Nasdaq, and even became one of the largest individual shareholders of Yahoo, with a frighteningly rich net worth.


    Thinking of this, Leonardo DiCaprio glanced at Charlize Theron, it seemed that she had just received a mansion worth tens of millions of dollars.


    "Charlie, you are going to play the role in "X-Men"!"


    "It is said that the crew has not yet decided on the candidate to play Stormy Girl." He asked curiously.


    No matter how bad the outside world is about superhero movies, there are still countless actors in Hollywood who want to join the "X-Men" crew and become one of the team members in the movie.


    Not only because the director of the film is Ryan, Orion Films is good at operating a series of films, once "X-Men" is successful.


    Then the team members in the film will definitely remain and continue to shoot the next sequel film.


    "I will not join the X-Men team, at most appear as a cameo."


    Charlize-Theron hesitated, "Ryan plans to shoot a series of films, and even take out the characters in it to shoot films separately, so every actor who joins the X-Men team must sign at least 3 film contracts. "


    Having said that, she continued in an almost imperceptible voice: "Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine, has signed at least six film contracts at one time."


    At least six film contracts!


    Leonardo DiCaprio stared, unable to imagine that someone would sign at least six films at once, "It''s unbelievable."


    This also explains from the side, the attraction of joining the "X-Men" crew.


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 Chapter 291： violent video

    The lights in the auditorium gradually dimmed, and the titles of Orion Pictures began to appear on the big screen, followed by the titles of Marvel Pictures,


    "here we go."


    Wesley Snipes, who was the protagonist of the film, was shocked and cheered up, his eyes fixed on the screen.


    Whether "Blade Runner" is successful can not help but be related to his future career prospects, and whether he will face IRS charges in the future.


    Wesley-Snipes himself knew very well that Orion Films used a lot of connections to temporarily suppress this matter, and it was not completely over.


    After a while, the IRS will come looking for you.


    Unless he can show that he has enough commercial value, Orion Pictures will not continue to waste resources for him.


    As he thought about it, a hospital appeared on the screen.


    In the beginning, Blade Brad''s mother was bitten by a vampire while she was pregnant, and died shortly after giving birth to him.


    This is why Blade Brad hates vampires.


    To a certain extent, without this vampire attack, he would have had a warm childhood, and there may not be a blade warrior who protects mankind.


    However, such an assumption does not exist.


    Blade Brad was adopted by whist, a vampire hunter who specializes in making new weapons, since he was a child, and trained him as a vampire hunter.


    There are no such prelude plots in the film, the scene of the hospital flashed by, and a very **** beauty appeared on the screen, hooking up men with rising hormones into the ballroom.


    I have to say that Qixi-Lords is very suitable for this kind of role, and his every move exudes infinite charm.


    The next moment, countless blood fell from the sky. Just as a group of vampires were enjoying a feast, Blade Brad, dressed in black leather, opened the door and walked in. There was no unnecessary nonsense, and a killing was directly staged.


    This is an R-rated movie with violent plots everywhere, and there is no meditation or thinking.


    Just after reading the beginning, you can probably imagine the following plot, which is nothing more than various killings.


    Typical commercial popcorn video.


    There is no doubt that "Blade Warrior" is not a superhero movie in the traditional sense. From the style of the movie, it is more like an action thriller movie.


    That''s why Ryan said that this is just a film to test the waters, and "X-Men" is the beginning of Marvel''s superhero films.


    "This video!"


    George Lucas, who was sitting in the guest seat, looked at the screen with a weird expression, "It seems to be full of blood and violence, no different from most R-rated movies in Hollywood."


    "Helen!"


    George Lucas turned around and glanced at Helen, "Ryan wouldn''t want to make "X-Men" into an R-rated movie, would he?"


    "No." The **** picture on the screen made Helen frown a little, this is not a movie suitable for women, "The core of "X-Men" is team spirit, Ryan will not shoot an R-rated movie .��


    Although Ryan has previously filmed two R-rated horror films, "Chain Saw" and "The Evil Spirit".


    But making "X-Men" an R-rated movie is asking for death.


    "Team spirit!"


    George Lucas was stunned for a moment, and then praised: "It''s a very ingenious idea, it seems that he has improved again."


    Almost every big-selling movie has a core, such as fearlessness, bravery, dedication, etc., and the core of "X-Men" is team spirit.


    "Warner Bros. should really come to Ryan to direct "Batman." George Lucas sighed.


    "Batman and Robin" failed to be released. The gothic style is not suitable for Batman, and it often gives people an image of high IQ, super rich and so on.


    In his opinion, this film lacks a core, a core that belongs only to Batman.


    However, in "X-Men", which has not yet been filmed, Ryan has found the core of the film. With his directing ability in commercial films, it is not difficult for this film to succeed in the future.


    "Warner Bros. will not let outsiders get involved in the "Batman" series." Helen shrugged.


    Based on what she knew about Ryan, Warner Bros. wanted him to agree to direct the "Batman" series of films, and Orion Pictures must get half of the film''s investment ratio.


    Warner Bros. would not agree to such a demanding request.


    At least not right now.


    George-Lucas smiled, otherwise he would have opened his mouth to the Warner Bros. Lion.


    After chatting a few words, George Lucas once again turned his attention to the screen.


    The plot of the entire film "Blade Warrior" is indeed a bit violent and bloody, causing many female audiences to frown.


    Fortunately, Ryan did not focus on the female audience in the film promotion at the beginning, but the front group who like to pursue excitement.


    Judging from the reaction of the audience, the **** violence of "Blade Warrior" has won the attention of many audiences.


    The audience for R films in Hollywood has always been very small, otherwise there would not be a bunch of film companies specializing in R films.


    There are even many R-rated movies with a box office of over 100 million US dollars in North America.


    The most famous of them is "The Matrix" in the previous life, which will probably be released at the end of March. Whether this movie will be a big hit, even Ryan can''t predict it.


    As the film screening deepened, Ryan found that some invited guests gradually became frowning, and almost all of them were women.


    "The shooting style of R movies is really not suitable for superhero movies."


    It is not that there were no alternative superhero movies in the previous life, such as "Superman: Man of Steel", "Batman: Beginning of War", "Deadpool" and so on.


    Almost all these films have a common characteristic, the box office of the films is relatively good, but they are not suitable for joining the team.


    The same is true for the "Blade Warrior" in front of me.


    Ryan has given up his plan to team up "Blade Warrior", and even the next superhero movie will not have a blade in it.


    Of course, if Warner Bros. intends to invite him to shoot the "Batman" film, he will be very happy, and continue to shoot the "Batman" series of films in a dark style like the original.


    The more unique and strong the style of the film, the more difficult it is to integrate it together, and finally shoot "Justice League".


    Nearly one and a half hours later, the plot of "Blade Warrior" on the screen is coming to an end.


    Here, the plot of the original version is different. There is no mention of the blood god. Blade whist restrained the desire for blood, and using the power of vampires, finally defeated the vampire leader Foster and guarded mankind.


    The ending plot of the original version is the blood **** again, and the darkness descends on the earth, and what kind of ceremony, but in the end it is terribly weak.


    For the ending of this version of "Blade Warrior", when Ryan started writing the script, he deleted those redundant plots and controlled the entire film to 110 minutes.


    After winning the decisive battle, Blade Whittaker still has important things to do. The matter is far from over. It can be seen at a glance that Orion Pictures is paving the way for the next sequel.


    Many viewers at the scene suddenly felt a little regretful. The film''s leading actor Wesley Snipes is facing IRS charges, and Orion Pictures may cancel the next "Blade Warrior" shooting plan.


    As the director of the film, Stephen Norrington gave Wesley Snipes a bad look. If it weren''t for this **** bastard, how could things have come to this point.


    If the filming of "Blade Warrior 2" cannot continue, besides Wesley Snipes, the most influential person is Stephen Norrington.


    A missed opportunity to continue directing a franchise, and even a chance at fame, and a lot of lost money.


    Wesley Snipes ignored Stephen Norrington and greeted everyone with a smile.


    Ryan didn''t go up to congratulate, but got up and walked to Charlize-Theron, leaned into her ear and whispered: "Let''s celebrate together later!"


    Charlize Theron hesitated, then shook her head, "I''m going back to Sophia to prepare the Sunday night charity dinner."


    "These things can be handled by Sophia alone." Ryan plans to hold a charity dinner on Sunday, inviting a group of Hollywood celebrities to participate, donate auction items, and get charity money, which will be exchanged for food and medicine and shipped to African refugee camps.


    "I''m going to invite some people in person." Charlize-Theron plans to invite more people and get more charitable money.


    In addition to creating character designs, most of the time she sincerely hopes to help some African refugees.


    Ryan knew what she was thinking, so he didn''t say much, and he greeted Angelina Jolie who was not far away and left together.


    At the same time, Qixi Lords on the other side also got up and walked out.


    Seeing this, Sofia Coppola pouted and walked over, "I''ve said long ago that he has no interest in charity, it''s nothing more than building a personality and tax exemption."


    "but��"


    She changed her voice, "We can go directly to Bel Air to find some auction items while he''s not at home. I remember that Ryan has a lot of souvenirs from the crew."


    "Not bad idea." Charlize-Theron''s eyes lit up, "It seems that Ryan once filmed an experimental film, but it has not been released, and he put it in the storage room."


    "For many people, it should be a good auction."


    Sofia Coppola also knew about this matterRyan promoted this experimental film everywhere; therefore, he was kicked out of the "Forrest Gump" crew.


    This is definitely a legendary item and is sure to command a high price.


    "Then what are you waiting for!" Sophia Coppola took Charlize Theron by the hand and walked outside.


    Ryan didn''t know yet, when he came back after the celebration, I''m afraid that all the souvenirs he brought back from the crew in the past few years would be empty.


    In the charity auction at the dinner party, there are very few very expensive items. Generally speaking, they are props used by the actors themselves, as well as some not very valuable but commemorative belongings.


    It''s just that there is no shortage of such items in Ryan''s house, at least there are dozens of them, and each one has a special meaning.


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 Chapter 292： enjoy life

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    In an apartment in North Hollywood, the lights are still brightly lit at midnight, and there are strange sounds from time to time.


    The bed in the bedroom in the apartment is designed to be very large, and three people lying on it side by side will not feel crowded at all.


    Ryan, who had just gone through a strenuous exercise, was lying on the bed with a satisfied face. Angelina Jolie on the left looked exhausted and had fallen into a sound sleep.


    It''s not Ryan''s masterpiece, it''s Chihi-Lords.


    It has to be said that Qixi-Lords has rich experience and various tricks.


    Even Angelina-Jolie didn''t hold out for long.


    Of course she also enjoyed a massage.


    Remember it''s just a massage, nothing unhealthy about it.


    Ryan did not fall asleep, with Qixi-Lords in his arms, feeling the soft body wrapped in the snow-white silk pajamas, the ribbon tied around the waist outlined the graceful curve of the waist and hips, and above the slender jade legs, a pair of thin Thin flesh-colored stockings, translucent stockings, you can faintly see the purple nail polish on the toes,


    It can be said that the Qixi-Laurz in front of me is simply a masterpiece conceived by the heavens. It is so beautiful that it can charm all living beings and make people want to blaspheme.


    Ryan put his hands around her waist, and gently stroked her, feeling the smooth skin, savoring the taste just now.


    "About Wesley-Snipes!"


    Qixi-Lords leaned most of his body on Ryan, looked up at him slightly from a close distance, "How will the crew plan to solve it!"


    "Wesley-Snipes?"


    Ryan glanced strangely at Qixi-Lords in his arms, and said calmly: "No one can revoke the IRS''s accusation, at least I and Orion Pictures can''t do that."


    "After a while, the IRS will come to him again. The only thing that can help him is to hire a better lawyer."


    The IRS is not an ordinary department, and it is almost impossible to dismiss the charges against Wesley-Snipes.


    The most critical point is that the IRS has solid evidence, and Wesley-Snipes has no chance to quibble.


    Of course, as long as you hire a good lawyer, you won''t be sentenced for too long, and you can be released from prison in at most three or two years.


    "That is to say, Orion Pictures intends to suspend the follow-up filming plan of "Blade Warrior." This is what Qixi-Lords really wants to ask.


    If the Wesley-Snipes matter is not resolved, she will not be able to continue to participate in the "Blade Runner" sequel film.


    "Obviously, Orion Pictures will definitely need to temporarily suspend the shooting plan of the follow-up film."


    In this regard, Ryan was also very helpless, saying: "Wesley-Snipes is likely to be locked up for a period of time, unless a new lead is replaced, otherwise the filming of the sequel can only be suspended."


    This is also impossible.


    At least Orion Pictures has no good solution, everything has to wait until the trial results come out, or Wesley Snipes is released from prison.


    Ryan has decided that unless it is necessary, Orion Pictures will try not to use black actors. There are too many messy things.


    "A very unfortunate news." A disappointed look flashed across Qixi-Laurz''s face.


    The next moment, her jade feet in silk stockings rubbed against Ryan''s calf lightly, but she said very seriously on her face: "If, I mean if, if Orion Films has a suitable role, can you send me a An audition invite!"


    She doesn''t expect to get any important role, as long as it is a small role with a little more scenes, she is quite satisfied.


    It is difficult for the outside world to know about Qixi-Lords'' embarrassing situation. Most people only know that she entered the mainstream Hollywood film crew and successfully transformed.


    Unbeknownst to her, she hit a wall everywhere in Hollywood, and could hardly get important roles. She has been playing various small roles in various R-rated movies,


    Hollywood commercial films are the mainstream, not low-budget R-rated films.


    Hearing what Qixi Lords said, Ryan couldn''t help laughing, and then said without hesitation: "Of course."


    "Orion Pictures will prepare to shoot "American Pie 3" in the second half of the year. There is a more important female character in this sequel."


    "You can ask the crew to give you an audition with makeup in advance."


    Nothing more than a simple transaction.


    In this regard, Ryan will never refuse, and a proper price can be exchanged for better enjoyment.


    The premise is that she must pass the crew audition.


    "American Pie 3"!


    Qixi-Lords couldn''t help showing joy. Although "American Pie 3" is a **** and comedy film, it is not a big investment commercial film.


    But it is a series of films. The first two films not only broke $100 million at the box office in North America, but also broke $100 million at the overseas box office.


    Even if you look at Hollywood as a whole, "American Pie" is a blockbuster franchise.


    "Thank you, I..." Qixi Lords didn''t know what to say, she didn''t expect Ryan to be so generous.


    No wonder, none of the Hollywood actresses who have dealt with him are willing to leave, even knowing that he is a playboy.


    "Needless to say thank you."


    Ryan stretched out his hands to brush Qixi-Lords''s hair, staring at her eyes, "You are the best reward."


    Qixi-Lords froze for a moment, and then showed a charming smile, "Then let me repay you first."


    As she spoke, she half-kneeled on the bed, her long golden silk-like hair hanging down to her waist, and then she took off the silk pajamas little by little, fully showing herself in front of Ryan.


    Then, Qixi-Lords looked at Ryan seductively, stuck out a bright red tongue, licked his lips, and gradually shook his upper body lightly, watching Ryan feel hot all over.


    "Continue." Ryan couldn''t help but bowed his head and kissed her on the cheek, "Just like you said just now, return it well."


    "However, once is not enough."


    Ryan hasn''t had enough of her services, at least in the short term.


    Qixi-Lords chuckled, but did not answer. Instead, he stepped forward slightly and put his arms around Ryan''s neck. His lower body was wrapped in thin shredded meat and his legs tilted up, making a charming posture.


    For a moment, Ryan couldn''t help sighing in comfort, omitting 10,000 words below...


    The next morning, Ryan came to the restaurant refreshed and had lunch prepared by Angelina Jolie herself.


    "What time will I go to the studio later!" Ryan took a big sip of milk to replenish the nutrition he lost last night, put down his glass after finishing, and looked at the glorious Angelina Jolie opposite.


    "I asked Director Simon for leave, and I can go to the studio tomorrow." Angelina Jolie said lightly.


    Ryan suddenly felt a bit of sadness for Simon West, and it turned out that minor situations continued.


    While talking, Angelina-Julie stretched out a slender calf and touched Qixi-Lords under the dining table with her jade feet wrapped in stockings. Seeing that she didn''t respond, she simply rubbed against her. A few times.


    Qixi-Lords noticed the greasy feeling coming from her calf, she reluctantly put down the tableware in her hand, looked up at Angelina-Julie, "Julie, what''s the matter with you!"


    Although she has played various roles, and even tried it out with Angelina Jolie last night.


    But Chihi-Lords is not gay.


    Of course, she doesn''t mind playing it a few times now and then for a new trick.


    "Qixi, I can introduce some female companions to you when I have time!" Angelina-Julie looked at Qixi-Lords with more interest, with a hint of temptation in her eyes, "For example, Christie-During pause."


    Christy Durrington!


    Qixi-Lords flashed a weird look, subconsciously glanced at Ryan, and seeing his excited face, he nodded slightly, "Okay, everyone can get together sometime."


    Hearing this, Angelina Jolie was satisfied, she retracted her legs, and asked about other things, "Why doesn''t Blade Runner have a midnight show!"


    Generally speaking, after the premiere on Thursday ends, the film will be released at midnight that night.


    This is also a custom.


    "It''s not necessary."


    Ryan looked away from the two, "Blade is an R-rated superhero movie, there is no need to show it at midnight."


    "What''s more, the Wesley-Snipes incident will definitely affect the box office of the film. If the box office of the midnight show is not satisfactory, the theater company will definitely reduce the scale of the film''s release and the rate of screening the next day."


    There is no need to continue talking about the rest, the two of them also know why.


    Even if the box office of the film''s first day of release on Friday is not satisfactory, theater companies can only adjust the release scale and film scheduling rate of "Blade Warrior" on Monday.


    In addition, there is another important point. Most of the audience who walk into the midnight show are almost loyal fans of a certain film or a certain star, or they are loyal audiences of a certain type of film.


    As the first Marvel comics superhero movie, "Blade" has few loyal fans except for the readers accumulated by the comics itself, and the film''s leading actor has been caught in negative news.


    So Orion Pictures simply canceled the midnight show.


    "Wesley Snipes pretty much ruined Blade," Chihi Lords grumbled.


    "Okay Don''t be so discouraged." Ryan put down the tableware and stretched his body, "The specific box office data will come out tomorrow morning."


    This film is far less important than it seems, and no matter what the final outcome is, it will not change the shooting plan of "X-Men".


    For a whole day, Ryan didn''t leave, and tried various tricks with Angelina-Julie and Qixi-Lords.


    It wasn''t until Saturday morning that he came to Orion Films with a sore back and a sore back, and asked the secretary to make a large cup of wolfberry tea, and drank it in small sips.


    He was still defeated yesterday, neither Angelina-Jolie nor Qixi-Lords can be measured by ordinary standards, the two have extremely strong technical experience.


    In the end, Ryan could only watch the two people put on a live performance, acting as a spectator.


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 Chapter 293： box office on the first day

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    On Saturday morning, in the conference room of Orion Pictures, Jon Felthammer, Nancy Utley, Michael Kuhn, Avi Allard and others sat quietly without saying a word, waiting The upcoming "Blade Runner" premiere box office figures.


    A moment that is enough to change the future pattern of Hollywood may be coming soon.


    Whether "Blade" is successful at the box office on the first day is not only related to the investment of tens of millions of dollars, but also the next "X-Men" shooting plan.


    As long as "Blade Warrior" proves, the superhero characters of Marvel Comics can be recognized by North American audiences.


    Then Hollywood in the future will belong to Orion Pictures.


    Even a group of Hollywood giants can''t stop the rise of Orion Pictures.


    Not long after, Ryan walked into the meeting room with Sofia Coppola.


    For a moment, everyone''s eyes were focused on the folder held by Sofia Coppola, as if it carried the future fate of Orion Pictures.


    In fact, some of them already knew in advance that the box office data of "Blade Warrior" yesterday was not officially announced, but they waited for Ryan to come and announce it in person.


    Ryan walked to his seat and sat down, and nodded slightly to Sofia Coppola beside him.


    Seeing this, Sophia Coppola opened the folder in her hand, and said without any nonsense, "Blade Runner opened in 2,550 movie theaters in North America on Friday."


    Having said that, Sofia Coppola paused for a moment.


    The theater company is so cheating. On the day of the release, the originally scheduled 2,800 movie theaters were reduced to 2,550 movie theaters, and Orion Pictures couldn''t say anything more.


    The reason given by the theater company is very simple. Wesley Snipes, the star of the film, is facing accusations from the IRS and a lot of negative news.


    "Sophia, can you hurry up." David Kobe, the head of the publicity department, couldn''t help urging.


    Sofia Coppola rolled his eyes at him, then continued, "$6.5 million in box office in a single day."


    "According to the data obtained by a number of Hollywood evaluation agencies, the box office of "Blade Warrior" in North America will not be less than 60 million U.S. dollars, and the cost of filming can be fully recovered by relying on the North American box office."


    $6.5 million box office on the first day!


    Many people had a smile on their faces.


    "The box office of US$6.5 million on the first day is enough." Avi-Allard seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, "The potential of this film is definitely more than US$60 million at the North American box office."


    At this time, Avi-Allard was full of confidence in the prospect of Marvel superhero movies for a moment.


    In fact, the first-day box office of 6.5 million US dollars is not too much; it is far inferior to the first-day box office results of "Rush Hour", "Ice Age", "American Pie 2" and other films.


    But for the first Marvel superhero movie, and an R-rated one at that, a $6.5 million first-day gross, as Avi-Allard said, was more than enough.


    Even, it is enough to show that Marvel superhero movies have been recognized by the North American market and audience.


    As long as the box office of "Blade Runner" is stable, Orion Pictures will prove to Hollywood for the first time that the era of Marvel superhero movies has quietly arrived.


    Sofia Coppola did not stop, but continued: "The ratings of the film''s on-site audience reached 81%, and the average rating of "A-" was almost the same as that of the audience at the test screening."


    "However, the professional scores given by the media and film critics are slightly worse, only 37 points."


    All the people here are professionals, so it is clear that for a film, the ratings and word-of-mouth given by the audience are the key.


    As for the comments of the media and film critics, they can almost be ignored.


    With the current audience reputation of "Blade Warrior", even if it fails to achieve a dazzling result, it will not become a blockbuster movie.


    If the box office can remain stable in the next two days, then "Blade Runner" has undoubtedly been a success, and Orion Pictures can rest assured to prepare for the shooting of "X-Men" and even a series of Marvel superhero film shooting plans.


    "It''s a pity that if there is no Wesley-Snipes, we can add a new series of films." Jon Fertimer felt a little pity.


    According to the original plan, "Blade Warrior" will shoot three films to form a small series, and then it will be temporarily sealed for a few years, waiting for the right time to restart the shooting of "Blade Warrior".


    However, everything was spoiled by Wesley Snipes.


    "Take the long view."


    "For Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures, "Blade Warrior" is just the beginning, and "X-Men" is the next focus."


    Ryan glanced at everyone''s faces, and said very seriously: "I have decided to increase the budget of "X-Men", at least to reach an investment scale of 100 million US dollars."


    The budget for the original X-Men was only $75 million.


    So at the beginning, Ryan also planned to use a budget of 75 million US dollars.


    However, as the preparations for the crew gradually began, he found that with a budget of 75 million US dollars, he could not achieve the effect he wanted at all, unless it was to increase investment in the film.


    The only thing that made him hesitate was that it seemed a bit outweighed the gain.


    It wasn''t until the box office of "Blade Warrior" came out on the first day in the early morning that Ryan made up his mind to increase the investment in "X-Men", from the budget of 75 million US dollars to 100 million US dollars.


    The newly increased budget of 25 million US dollars will be fully invested in film special effects, character modeling, and shooting.


    Originally, only part of the digital shooting technology was intended to be used, but now it has simply become all digital shooting.


    At the moment, Ryan personally arranged some work, except for the overseas release of "Blade Warrior", the rest are related to "X-Men".


    A lot of prepared work needs to be overthrown and started again, especially for character modeling, the standard has been greatly improved at once.


    The meeting didn''t end until around noon.


    "Jon, you stay here."


    Just as Jon Fertimer was about to leave the conference room, Ryan called over and asked Sofia Coppola to close the door from the outside.


    After a while, only Ryan and Jon Fertimer were left in the conference room.


    Ryan pondered for a while, tapped his fingers on the table, and suddenly said something inexplicable, "What do you think about buying MGM?"


    Jon Fertimer was taken aback, "Buying MGM in the name of Orion Pictures!"


    "Ryan, listen to me first."


    Jon Fertimer tried to calm himself down, "Although MGM has basically lost its overseas distribution channels, its performance in the production business is not very good."


    "But the acquisition of MGM requires at least billions of dollars, and Orion Pictures will be burdened with heavy debts."


    The acquisition of MGM can indeed bring a lot of benefits, and even make Orion Pictures a new Hollywood giant in one fell swoop.


    But Jon Felthammer worried that Orion Pictures would be burdened with too much debt and fall into a financially tight situation.


    The main reason why Orion Pictures sometimes makes the seven major Hollywood film companies feel helpless is that they have sufficient funds.


    The United States is a commercial society, as long as you have money, you can change many things.


    "I have no intention of taking a bank loan or financing from a financial institution."


    Ryan stopped moving his fingers, and continued: "I have asked people to gradually sell their investments in Nasdaq, including the shares of Yahoo under my name, and they will all be sold before the end of the year."


    "It is expected that a considerable amount of funds can be obtained, which is enough to acquire MGM."


    Not counting other investments in Nasdaq, Yahoo shares alone can get a lot of money.


    If it doesn''t work, you can also sell part of the shares of Blue Sky Studio under your name.


    Jon Fertimer, the boss with his mouth open, didn''t come back to his senses for a long time, "MGM is not only a member of the Film Association, but also has the largest film library in Hollywood, including the film library of the predecessor of Orion Films. And a stake in a portion of the cable network."


    "These are good high-quality assets, which Orion Pictures lacks."


    A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. It is true that MGM is down and out, but it still has many high-quality industries.


    "My suggestion is that it can be acquired."


    Jon Fertimer''s tone seemed a little trembling, "However, it is impossible for Orion Films to accept all of MGM''s properties. It is best to selectively accept a part, and the remaining assets can be packaged and sold."


    To put it bluntly, it means dismembering MGM, merging high-quality assets into Orion Pictures, and selling non-performing assets or filing for bankruptcy.


    Once the acquisition is completed, Orion Films will transform into one of the seven major Hollywood film companies and the largest independent production company.


    Even though in terms of overall scale, it is not comparable to 20th Century Fox, Disney, Paramount, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Warner Bros., it can still be regarded as one of the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    Just thinking about it gets Jon Fertimer excited.


    "Good suggestion." Ryan had the same idea as him. It is impossible for Orion Films to accept MGM''s property as a whole You can first contact MGM shareholders in private. "


    Jon Felthammer nodded vigorously, "It is best to acquire in the name of an overseas investment company, such as a company in Canada, Australia, or a certain European country."


    This is also very particular, all of them are allies of the United States, so they will not encounter resistance when buying MGM.


    "Okay." Ryan thought the idea was good.


    Acquisition in his name or in the name of Orion Pictures will inevitably attract a lot of resistance.


    Of course, there is only this plan at the moment, and it will take a long time before the actual negotiation of the acquisition begins.


    The acquisition of a company with a market value of billions of dollars cannot be completed in a short period of time. It is normal to spend a year or two in preparation.


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 Chapter 294： lionsgate

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    The box office of "Blade Warrior" on the first day of Friday was 6.5 million US dollars, which made all the media fall into silence. There is no better proof than the box office of the first day.


    Although a group of theater companies did not immediately increase the number of theaters where "Blade Warrior" was screened, they quietly increased the film screening rate.


    On Saturday night, you can see the screening of "Blade Warrior" in almost the downtown cinemas of major cities in North America, and the screening rate is quite good, with a screening every half an hour.


    Although it is not as good as those big-selling movies, there is a screening every ten to fifteen minutes, which can be regarded as a very high screening rate.


    The screening scale of 2,550 cinemas and the high enough screening rate are enough to show that the box office of "Blade Warrior" on Saturday will not be too low.


    As for the professional reputation of the media and film critics, it was almost ignored by Orion Films.


    On the contrary, it made full use of the audience''s reputation, which is not bad, to further increase the scale of film promotion.


    In one day on Saturday, it earned a box office of 7.67 million US dollars in a single day.


    In just two days after its release, the North American box office has already earned 14.17 million US dollars, which is slightly higher than the North American box office of the original film.


    With the North American box office data coming out on Friday and Saturday, anyone in Hollywood knows one thing, Orion Pictures has achieved success.


    Next, Orion Pictures will continue to shoot Marvel superhero films.


    There are more than 2,000 superhero characters, including Spiderman, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Hulk and other well-known North American superheroes.


    In "Blade", which is currently released, the protagonist of the film, Blade, is just a not-so-famous superhero under Marvel Comics.


    Many media began to exclaim, Orion Pictures got a treasure from Marvel Comics.


    The questioning and attacking voices surrounding "Blade Warrior" disappeared one after another, and the media''s attention was all shifted to "X-Men" which was in preparation.


    According to news from Orion Films and "X-Men", Ryan Gosling has decided to increase the film budget from $75 million to at least $100 million.


    With an investment scale of at least US$100 million, it is considered a top commercial project in Hollywood.


    It can be said that the premiere box office performance of "Blade Warrior" has given Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures confidence in Marvel Comics superhero movies


    After this news came out, the happiest thing was the several leading actors in the "X-Men" crew.


    "Wow, increased to a $100 million budget!"


    Hugh Jackman shook his fist fiercely, "With a budget of 100 million dollars, even if you look at Hollywood, it is the top commercial film."


    "Hugh, you are right, "X-Men" is the top commercial project in Hollywood."


    Patrick Stewart, who was driving, turned his head and took a look. The excited Hugh Jackman said very humorously: "As the leading actor in a movie with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars; Hugh, you can be generous at a charity gala later Unpack."


    At the charity dinner, almost every guest present will prepare a lot in advance, and take a picture of a lot to support charity.


    This is also common sense.


    Hearing the charity auction, Hugh Jackman''s face turned bitter, "I hope it''s not too expensive."


    Before joining the "X-Men" crew, he was only a young actor, and spent most of his time in stage plays and musicals with limited income.


    Even if he took a cheap lot, it was a big expense for him.


    "Famke!"


    Hugh Jackman turned around and looked at the well-dressed Famke Jansen in the back seat, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, "Have you selected the lot yet!"


    "You can just take a picture, you don''t need to choose." Famke-Jensen shrugged his smooth shoulders, and glanced at Hugh-Jackman, "Hugh, don''t worry, your manager is Helen Solomon, she It will be arranged for you."


    As we all know, Helen was not only Ryan''s earliest agent, but also borrowed money to help him film "The Blair Witch", and finally recommended the film to 20th Century Fox.


    Because of this relationship, Xingkong Brokerage Company can get a lot of small roles, as well as a large number of extras, backgrounds, dead bodies, etc. for any film invested by Orion Films.


    "Well, I hope Helen has made arrangements." Hugh Jackman looked away from Famke Jansen.


    Obviously he knew very well that the Famke-Jensen in front of him was not suitable for him.


    About half an hour later, the car slowly drove into a large private club.


    This private club has a banquet hall that can accommodate hundreds of people. Ryan, Sofia Coppola, and a charity fund manager stood at the entrance of the banquet hall to personally welcome a group of Hollywood celebrities who came.


    "Charlie, Cindy, Angelina-Jolie..."


    Sofia Coppola casually counted the female stars who had already arrived, "By the way, there is also Penelope Cruz."


    "Are you planning to invite a group of female companions over here!"


    Ryan ignored her, and watched Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, and Famke Jansen walking up from a distance, and stepped forward to meet her, "I am very happy that you can come together."


    Frankly speaking, no matter whether the cast members have private conflicts or not, they must be harmonious on the surface.


    In particular, "X-Men" is a team, and they must show unity on and off the screen to create an atmosphere of a big family.


    Ryan hugged each of the three of them.


    Among them, the dress of Famke-Jensen made him a little surprised. He was wearing a simple black dress, revealing most of his shoulders and back. The S-shaped curve looks very charming.


    Without waiting too long, the three greeted each other and walked into the banquet hall.


    Sofia Coppola glanced at Famke Jansen''s back, "It''s beautiful."


    "Another partner of yours?"


    The person in charge of the charity fund on the side subconsciously took a few steps back, he didn''t want to get involved in this topic.


    "Feel sorry."


    "You guessed wrong this time." Ryan said frankly: "At least there is no deal for the time being."


    These few days, he was almost exhausted, so he didn''t have any desire to hunt for beauty.


    Then came some heavyweights, such as George Lucas, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Nicolas Cage and so on.


    In addition, there are some senior managers of Hollywood film companies and theater companies.


    As more and more people came, an unexpected person came over.


    "Hi Frank-Gusta."


    Ryan recognized Frank Gusta at a glance, the founder of Lionsgate and a well-known Canadian banker.


    Frank-Gusta gave Ryan a warm hug, and congratulated and said: "Hello, Ryan."


    "Congratulations, the box office of "Blade Warrior" surprised everyone."


    After greeting each other politely, Frank Gusta suddenly said, "Can I have a few words alone?"


    Ryan thought for a moment, "Of course."


    After finishing speaking, leave Sofia Coppola and the person in charge of the charity fund to continue to greet the guests.


    The two walked to the side outside the banquet hall, and Ryan asked directly, "Is there something wrong?"


    Orion had little contact with Lionsgate, let alone a partnership, and he couldn''t think of anything Frank Gusta would have to say.


    Frank Gusta said very seriously: "Lionsgate plans to choose a film company with overseas distribution channels to cooperate with. I wonder if Orion Films is interested."


    The predecessor of Lionsgate Films was only a Canadian film company, and it did not have overseas distribution channels. If it wants to enter Hollywood on a large scale, it needs to choose a film company with overseas distribution channels to cooperate.


    Frank Gusta successively called people to contact the six traditional Hollywood giants of 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Disney, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros.


    Without exception, every film company''s overseas distribution cooperation conditions are very harsh, which is unacceptable to Lionsgate.


    On the contrary, Orion Films, which he excluded at the beginning, helped DreamWorks release a film "Prince of Egypt" overseas last year. The distribution agreement is very favorable, but the overseas box office performance of this film is not bad.


    In desperation, he could only take the opportunity of the charity dinner to come in person.


    "Orion Films is willing to cooperate with any Hollywood film company and offer the best conditions for overseas distribution."


    Ryan''s eyes lit up, and he said in a deep voice, "At least it''s much better than a few Hollywood giants."


    The annual operating expenses of overseas distribution companies are not a small sum of money. It is impossible to only release films produced by Orion Films itself, and it is inevitable to gradually release films from other film companies.


    DreamWorks is just the beginning.


    Moreover, as more and more films are released, overseas distribution companies can not only take the opportunity to improve their own distribution channels.


    It can also increase the bargaining chip in negotiations with overseas cinema companies and distribution companies.


    "I hope we can have a happy cooperation." Frank Gusta secretly breathed a sigh of relief, with the cooperation of Orion Films Lionsgate Films will soon be able to gain a firm foothold in Hollywood.


    Next, Lionsgate will invest in the establishment of an overseas distribution channel of its own.


    Frank Gusta''s ambitions are great, even bigger than the Big Three of DreamWorks. In addition, he has no shortage of funds and has good friendship with the top officials of the US government. In the future, Lionsgate will not be willing to become a company Hollywood second-tier film companies.


    However, the luck of Frank Gusta and Lionsgate in the previous life was not very good. They caught up with the Internet bubble and the 911 incident one after another, and many financial institutions on Wall Street suffered heavy losses and had to reduce their investment scale.


    Many Hollywood film companies are facing financing difficulties.


    Among them is Lionsgate.


    Frank Gusta can only temporarily give up his plan to form an overseas distribution channel.


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 Chapter 295： charity dinner

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    The two had a brief chat for a while, and Frank Gusta walked into the banquet hall. The specific cooperation negotiations will be done by professionals in a few days.


    Seeing Ryan walking back, Sofia Coppola asked curiously, "Lionsgate?"


    "It seems that the Canadian film company you were planning to acquire was fully acquired by Lionsgate Films some time ago."


    "That''s right, it''s the Lionsgate Films." Ryan said with emotion, "Frank Gusta and Lionsgate Films are coming aggressively, and they won''t be willing to just become an ordinary second-tier film company."


    At the beginning, Ryan did not choose to acquire the Canadian film company, but bought the distribution department of Orion Films.


    Until some time ago, Frank Gusta spent a huge amount of money to buy the Canadian film company, and the purchase price reached about 100 million US dollars.


    It shows Frank - Gusta''s generosity.


    Of course, the emergence of Lionsgate Films is a good thing for Orion Films and DreamWorks.


    Can share the pressure from several traditional Hollywood giants.


    "Lionsgate plans to cooperate with Orion Pictures, and the overseas distribution company will be responsible for the overseas distribution of Lionsgate." Ryan said briefly.


    "It seems that he wants to use the overseas distribution channels of Orion Films." Sofia Coppola whispered.


    The reputation and distribution conditions of Orion Films are much better than those of several traditional Hollywood giants, which is more beneficial to Lionsgate Films.


    He continued to stay at the door for a while, seeing that the guests were almost here, Ryan greeted Sofia Coppola, turned and walked into the banquet hall.


    As the host of the charity dinner tonight, Ryan needs to do a lot of things. He has to personally say hello to every important guest who comes.


    After turning around for a while, Ryan came to Charlize-Theron''s side. Seeing that she looked a bit unhappy, "Take a break, the auction will start soon."


    Sofia Coppola and Charlize Theron prepared almost all the charity banquets and charity auctions, and they haven''t had a good rest in recent days.


    Just now Sofia Coppola complained for a long time.


    Charlize-Theron patted Ryan lightly, "It is Sophia who should rest, not me. She does many things by herself, and I have a long vacation to rest."


    The release time of "Inception" is scheduled for July, and it''s only mid-March now. At least until June, Charlize-Theron doesn''t have any work, so she can take a long vacation for herself.


    Sofia Coppola was not so lucky.


    "Sophia has always had a lot of energy."


    Ryan shook his head, laughing and defending: "What she''s really missing is a partner she can relate to, not a vacation."


    In the short term, it is impossible for him to give Sofia Coppola a long vacation.


    At the earliest, we have to wait until the "X-Men" starts filming.


    Charlize Theron couldn''t help but rolled her eyes. Given Sofia Coppola''s busy work schedule, it was almost impossible to find a long-term partner.


    After the two chatted for a while, Ryan went to greet other guests, and went around every place.


    "Ryan, let me introduce you."


    When he came to George Lucas, George Lucas specially greeted Ryan, pointed to two very young and beautiful girls, and introduced: "This is Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton , your loyal fan."


    After finishing speaking, he blinked at Ryan, and suddenly leaned into Ryan''s ear and whispered, "Two members of the Hilton family."


    Ryan suddenly understood what was going on.


    Paris Hilton couldn''t wait to reach out her hand and shook hands with Ryan, "Hi, Mr. Gosling, my name is Paris Hilton, I really like the films you directed, and the films produced by Orion Films. Film."


    While talking, Paris-Hilton had an extra personal business card in her hand, and she reached out and handed it to Ryan, "Can I exchange contact information."


    Paris Hilton blushed, "We can go horseback riding in the suburbs together when we have time."


    horse riding!


    Ryan coughed lightly, looking at Paris Hilton and Nikki Hilton, he suddenly thought of another picture, which was also related to horse riding.


    Both of them are top-notch in terms of body and appearance, even if they are placed among high society ladies, they can attract the attention of countless opposite sexes.


    There is also the background of the Hilton family. Generally speaking, they are definitely a good couple.


    "sure."


    Without hesitation, Ryan took the personal business card handed over by Paris Hilton, put it away, and handed over his personal contact information as well.


    Before Paris-Hilton took over, Nikki-Hilton on the side grabbed it first, "This is mine."


    Looking at the smug Nikki-Hilton, Paris-Hilton''s face was not very good-looking, and she said through gritted teeth: "Nicky-Hilton!"


    As if she didn''t see it, Nikki Hilton smiled and leaned into Paris Hilton''s ear and said a few words.


    Paris-Hilton''s complexion is much better now.


    Like a farce scene, George Lucas and the others couldn''t help but look at Ryan ambiguously. The Hilton family''s affair is not something ordinary people can enjoy.


    Ryan stood with Paris-Hilton and Nikki-Hilton, asked someone to take a few group photos, and then said goodbye and left.


    As for the names of Paris-Hilton and Nikki-Hilton, many people on the other side of the Pacific Ocean have heard of some of them in their previous lives.


    Among them, Paris-Hilton dumped 19 boyfriends in the past 18 years, not counting the private and undisclosed ones. The name of the party queen is not called for nothing.


    Nikki-Hilton is much more low-key, except for the two marriages, there are almost no scandals.


    Of course, it''s just that there are no scandals, and the number of boyfriends she has dated is probably not too small.


    Not long after, the most important part of the charity dinner began, and all the invited guests donated their auction items one after another.


    Most of them are props brought back from the crew, and there are only a few valuables.


    Among them was a pair of diamond earrings donated by Charlize Theron, worth $150,000, which was bought by Cindy Crawford for $200,000.


    "Then the next lot is provided by Mr. Ryan Gosling."


    A middle-aged auctioneer on the stage pointed to a copy that had just been brought up, and said: "As we all know, Ryan Gosling has done chores in many crews, such as "Forrest Gump" starring Tom Hanks. The crew of "Biography" is one of them."


    As soon as the words fell, many people showed strange expressions and turned to look at Tom Hanks.


    Tom Hanks seemed to be taken aback for a moment, then smiled.


    What happened at the beginning has already passed.


    "Thank you so much Tom Hanks for his amazing acting in Forrest Gump, one of the best movies I''ve ever seen."


    The auctioneer continued to point to the copy and said, "This copy of the film is exactly the experimental film that Mr. Ryan Gosling used to sell everywhere in the crew."


    "A film that is earlier than "The Blair Witch", any guest who takes a copy can choose to take it back for collection, or give it to Orion Films for distribution, and all the distribution income generated will be used as charity funds. Donate to those who really need help."


    Many people couldn''t help but their eyes lit up. Whether it was photographed for collection or handed over to Orion Films for distribution, it was a good choice.


    The latter, in particular, is sure to bring in a lot of attention.


    "Tom, how about taking a picture later?"


    Steven Spielberg, who sat across from Tom Hanks, smiled slightly, "A nice collection."


    Tom Hanks didn''t answer, just raised his hand and shouted, "$30,000!"


    Seeing that it was Tom Hanks who shouted out $30,000, many people felt that it was a bit interesting, and it could be regarded as a legendary story.


    "$50,000!"


    A very crisp voice sounded, not far from Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson was holding a sign with a smile.


    "100,000!"


    The next moment, a very crisp voice sounded again, and Paris Hilton raised her sign without showing any weakness, her expression seemed tense.


    However, Paris-Hilton wasn''t happy for long.


    "1,000,000!"


    Frank Gusta directly shouted out 1 million US dollars, which was tenfold.


    In an instant, the entire banquet hall fell silent. This is not a small amount, but $1 million.


    Paris Hilton put down the sign dejectedly. All her pocket money added up was less than 1 million US dollars.


    Not far away, Scarlett Johansson looked eager to try, and she could still take out 1 million US dollars.


    "Okay." Sofia Coppola patted Scarlett, looked at Frank Gusta and introduced, "That man is the boss of Lionsgate Films, a banker from Canada."


    Scarlett Johansson muttered something in a low voice, but did not continue to raise the placard.


    In the end, Frank Gusta bought it for $1 million.


    Compared with the cooperation of Orion Films, it is far from comparable to 1 million US dollars.


    Next, the value of several auction items is not too high. The most expensive one was provided by George Lucas. auction price.


    The last lot of the charity auction was provided by Ryan, a prop from the crew of "Inception", a thumb-sized spinning top, not to mention very precious, the cost price is only a few dollars.


    However, Ryan snapped it back for $5 million, to a round of applause.


    "God!"


    Nicholas Cage next to Ryan showed an exaggerated expression This is the most expensive item ever auctioned. "


    Ryan put down the sign in his hand, "Well, it''s yours now, and after the auction is over, you can take it back as a collection."


    "A collection worth five million dollars," he added.


    This is a charity auction, Ryan will not be stingy, anyway, the 5 million US dollars will eventually flow into his private charity funds. good name.


    Of course, Ryan is not going to do this. In a few days, including the 5 million US dollars just now, and all the charitable donations raised tonight, all will be exchanged for food and medicine and shipped to African refugee camps.


    Nicolas Cage joked: "I can''t accept a collection worth $5 million."


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 Chapter 296： martian princess

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    The dark night sky enveloped the entire Los Angeles, and the road was very quiet, with only a few cars passing by at a fast speed.


    At the end of the charity dinner, Ryan sat in a black stretched Bentley and slowly drove into the gate of Bel Air''s mansion.


    Since the security environment in Los Angeles is not very good recently, Ryan asked Daniel Green to increase the number of security personnel. In addition to the two guards at the gate, there are also security personnel patrolling inside.


    Without exception, every security personnel has experienced the baptism of war and has a secret gun license.


    In the future, the public security environment in the United States will become worse and worse, so we can only do security defense in advance.


    The security personnel came out to verify their identity, slowly opened the iron gate, and the black extended Bentley drove in and parked in front of a building.


    Ryan and his party got out of the car, walked into the living room, took off their coats and handed them to the maids, and sat down in a master bedroom on the second floor.


    The maid put down several cups of coffee, pastries, and fruit, turned around and exited the room and closed the door.


    Ryan looked at the time, it was only half past one, "You can go to rest first, it is estimated that the Sunday box office of "Blade Warrior" will be calculated in the early morning."


    The three-day box office data of the first weekend of each film is of extraordinary significance, and it can even be said to be very critical.


    The release time of a large number of films in theaters has gradually become shorter and shorter, and the proportion of the box office in the first weekend is also getting heavier and heavier.


    The box office of many films in the first weekend can account for one-third of the total box office.


    Cindy Crawford leaned on the bed, took off her high heels casually, and put a pair of slender and straight thighs on the other side, "The box office of "Blade Warrior" in the first weekend will not be less than 20 million US dollars."


    "You don''t have to worry about anything."


    "Blade Warrior" has already earned a box office of 14.17 million US dollars in North America. As long as the box office reaches more than 6 million US dollars on Sunday, the box office of the film can exceed 20 million US dollars in the first three days of the weekend.


    For an R-rated movie, a three-day opening weekend of $20 million is definitely a feat worth celebrating.


    Ryan''s eyes stayed on Cindy Crawford''s legs, and he calmly admired, "I''m not worried."


    "For me, "Blade Runner" has been considered a success. Even if the box office cannot reach 20 million US dollars in the first weekend, there is nothing to be disappointed about."


    The production cost of the film is only 35 million US dollars. With the box office trend of "Blade Warrior", there is almost no possibility of losing money, at most it can bring much profit.


    "I''m just used to it, knowing the box office data of the film''s first weekend at the first time."


    As he spoke, Ryan shifted his gaze to Charlize Theron who also took off her high heels and lay side by side on the bed.


    He suddenly remembered something and asked, "Disney intends to invite you to star in a sci-fi movie!"


    Charlize Theron nodded lightly, "To be precise, it is a project of Miramax Films and New Line Films, and it seems that there is also Michael Ovitz."


    Project of Miramax Films and New Line Cinema!


    Ryan thought for a while, as if he had never heard of it in his previous life, what project the two had collaborated on.


    Except Lord of the Rings.


    Charlize-Theron sat up, and said seriously: "The project budget investment is as high as 200 million US dollars, and it is adapted from a famous science fiction book "Mars Princess."


    "When George Lucas was filming "Star Wars", he used to draw on the content of this science fiction book."


    As for the grievances between Miramax Films, New Line Films and Orion Films, compared to a project with an investment of up to 200 million US dollars, it is only a trivial matter.


    Otherwise, neither would invite Charlize Theron.


    "Princess of Mars!"


    Ryan suddenly remembered, "I''ve heard about this project."


    "Since the 1970s, the "Princess of Mars" project has been mentioned several times. However, until now there has been no real preparation for the crew."


    Every veteran Hollywood film company has a lot of scripts in its script library, and "Princess Mars" is just one of them.


    Cindy Crawford was a little surprised, the investment budget was as high as 200 million US dollars, and she seemed to have heard of "Martian Princess", "a very familiar name."


    "It''s a classic science fiction work."


    Charlize Theron said: "The author is Edgar Rice Burroughs. There are 11 original books in total. This time I am only going to adapt the first book."


    Cindy Crawford dragged her chin with both hands, looked up at Charlize Theron, and asked, "Charlie, are you going to accept the invitation!"


    A sci-fi film with a budget of 200 million US dollars is hard to refuse.


    However, Charlize-Theron shook her head, "I''m not very optimistic about this project. "Star Wars" has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and "Martian Princess" is difficult to shoot new ideas."


    "Besides, until now, I haven''t even read the script."


    "It is said that the script is still being revised."


    A project that hasn''t even been finalized for the script is a little unreliable no matter how you look at it.


    There are many projects in Hollywood that have died halfway. Unless the crew has finished preparations, no one can guarantee that the "Martian Princess" project can continue.


    After all, the project has been stuck on schedule since the 1970s.


    "Charlie, well said."


    Ryan picked up the coffee and took a sip, "If it was thirty years ago, I would be very optimistic about this project, and it would even become another Star Wars series."


    Recalling the "Princess Mars" project in his previous life, Ryan''s tone changed, and he said lightly: "But the era of "Princess Mars" has passed."


    "Since the first "Star Wars" was released, the era of "Princess Martian" has come to an end. It is impossible for Hollywood to have a film similar to the Star Wars series."


    "Princess of Mars" has missed its best era, and no matter who directs it, this film will hardly succeed.


    "The era of "Princess Mars" is over!"


    Cindy Crawford was stunned for a moment, a little confused, "I don''t quite understand, anyway, this is a famous science fiction work."


    Without waiting for Ryan to speak, Charlize-Theron explained: ""Martian Princess" has been published for too long, so long that no readers remember its existence, and the investment of the entire film is as high as 200 million US dollars. For an adaptation that doesn''t have a large readership, the stakes are very high."


    It''s not that "Princess Mars" is not well-known, but that it was published too early.


    Those readers and fans back then have gradually disappeared, and few of the new generation have heard of the name "Princess Mars".


    There are very few people who have read the original.


    In addition, the "Star Wars" franchise is also a key factor.


    George Lucas and the "Star Wars" series of movies have been deeply imprinted in the minds of every American, and it is difficult for them to accept the appearance of "Martian Princess".


    If it was thirty years ago, or thirty years later, you can still try.


    But not now.


    Ryan couldn''t help but regret that the times had ruined a film that was comparable to "Star Wars".


    Now the main moviegoers in the North American film market are those born in the 1970s and 1980s, who almost grew up watching "Star Wars".


    For them, the "Star Wars" series is a childhood memory, and there will never be a second similar film.


    Cindy Crawford thought for a while, then asked again: "What about The Lord of the Rings?"


    "The Lord of the Rings is different."


    Ryan looked at Cindy Crawford and asked, "Aside from The Lord of the Rings, how many Western epics can you name?"


    "It seems that there is only "Wheel of Time." Cindy Crawford thought for a long time, but only one "Wheel of Time" came to mind.


    As for A Song of Ice and Fire!


    It has only been published for less than three years, and the scope of its influence has not yet been fully demonstrated.


    Cindy Crawford is definitely not stupid, and the next moment, she understood what Ryan meant.


    "There are many famous science fiction works in the United States, but the entire Western epic is only "Lord of the Rings". The publication time of "Wheel of Time" is too short, and this work is not yet finished." Ryan said it directly.


    Cindy Crawford couldn''t help looking at Ryan, she was fascinated by her confident look, "That''s why you spent a lot of money to shoot "The Lord of the Rings."


    With an investment of up to 300 million US dollars, shooting three series of films at one time is enough to be recorded in the annals of Hollywood legends.


    "My elf queen, when the time comes, you will see the birth of an unprecedented epic masterpiece."


    Ryan''s tone changed, and he began to tease Cindy Crawford, "The next few years of summer vacation will belong to the era of "Lord of the Rings", and countless movie fans will surrender under your throne."


    "Really?" Cindy Crawford looked at Ryan charmingly, "Why don''t you try to conquer the elf queen."


    Next, the atmosphere in the room gradually became ambiguous.


    In fact, with the release of "The Lord of the Rings", "Harry-Potter", "X-Men" and other series of films, Orion Pictures will face unprecedented pressure.


    Otherwise, Ryan would not be in a hurry to let Jon Felthammer contact MGM.


    Only by becoming a member of the Film Association and having the qualifications to be on an equal footing with several Hollywood giants can one avoid the disadvantages of film ratings.


    Of course, just try to avoid ~ www.novelhall.com ~ can not be eliminated.


    For example, "The Matrix 2: Reloaded" produced by Warner Bros. in the previous life turned out to be an R-rated film.


    There must be competition among Hollywood giants.


    The three of them lay on the bed and chatted for a while about the topic of "Lord of the Rings" and "Princess Mars".


    During the period, Cindy Crawford played the elf queen herself.


    It wasn''t until the sky gradually brightened outside that Ryan received a call from Orion Films.


    "Blade" earned $6.15 million at the box office on Sunday, including the $14.17 million it earned on Friday and Saturday.


    In the first three days of the weekend, it earned a box office of 20.32 million US dollars.


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 Chapter 297： Rascal

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    In the first three days of the weekend, it earned a box office of 20.32 million US dollars, a very perfect answer.


    Next, there is no need for Ryan to pay attention to the release of "Blade Warrior", and he can''t help but focus on "X-Men", which is under preparation.


    Avi-Allard is the president of Marvel Studios and the producer of "X-Men".


    But for many things in the crew, the final decision is in Ryan''s hands.


    Most of the time, Avi-Allard only has the right to suggest.


    After all, he is not familiar with Hollywood, and he doesn''t think comprehensively enough about many things.


    In addition, pay attention to the funds raised by charity auctions. Counting Ryan''s own 5 million US dollars, the total has exceeded 15 million US dollars.


    This is not a small amount of money. Many Hollywood second- and third-tier film companies have been busy for a year, and the net income they get in the end may not be so much.


    These funds will not be stored in the charitable fund account for too long. Before next Friday, about one-third will be used to buy food, medicine and other materials, and return to Africa with Charlize-Theron .


    If nothing else, she may become a South African charity ambassador this time.


    On Friday morning, when the container ship left the port, there were no less than a hundred media outlets, densely packed with flashing lights.


    For a while, among the media reporters, Ryan became a philanthropist.


    By the end of March, "Blade Warrior" has been registered in many overseas countries one after another.


    Among them, Spain quickly drew 200 films on the first day, and within three days of the first weekend, it earned 1.5 million US dollars, easily winning the first overseas box office champion.


    It was released in 132 cinemas in Australia, earning a box office of US$1 million, 44 cinemas in the Netherlands earned a box office of US$440,000, and 241 films in France were released, earning a box office of US$1.5 million in five days.


    Of course, it��s not all good news. The box office in Xiangjiang and South Africa is not very satisfactory. It only took tens of thousands of dollars in the box office after a few days of release. Malaysia directly banned the screening.


    On the other hand, the United Kingdom and Brazil achieved good results. The United Kingdom earned US$5.7 million in ten days, while Brazil earned US$858,000 in box office from 133 cinemas in four days.


    Adding all these things together, in just ten days, the box office of "Blade Warrior" overseas reached 12.32 million US dollars.


    There are still some countries that have not been released, and the overseas box office performance of future films will not be too bad.


    At the same time, on the account of the "X-Men" crew, the second fund of more than 45 million US dollars has arrived.


    Orion Films has raised an initial $75 million, and there will be an additional $25 million in funding.


    The budget of "X-Men" will reach an astonishing $100 million, and the biggest expense is not the salary, but the production of special effects.


    Ryan only took a symbolic basic salary and a certain percentage of the box office.


    To put it bluntly, the investment in "X-Men" all came from Orion Pictures, and there was no means of financing. Ryan didn''t need to get a high basic film salary.


    It''s better to invest more funds in the production of special effects.


    Don''t look at Ryan always saying that the core of "X-Men" is the spirit of unity.


    In fact, the main selling point of the film is the special effects.


    Of course, the togetherness shown by the X-Men team is also a charm that cannot be ignored.


    In this regard, Ryan couldn''t help but increase the role of Phoenix Girl, and also added a lot of roles for Wolverine.


    It is undeniable that the Wolverine played by Hugh Jackman is indeed very attractive, and the first phase of the three "X-Men" filming is over, and Orion Pictures will prepare to shoot an independent film with Wolverine as the protagonist.


    So Orion Films directly signed an eight-film contract with Hugh Jackman.


    For this reason, Hugh Jackman directly terminated the contract with the agent and chose to join Star Economy Company.


    Not to mention "X-Men" directed by Ryan himself, a Hollywood commercial blockbuster, even an invitation from an ordinary Hollywood movie, he couldn''t refuse.


    There are also three more important roles in the film, Storm, Mystique, and Rascal. Storm has already been confirmed to be played by Halle Berry, and the remaining two roles need to be auditioned.


    Among them, Mystique is only a villain, and there are not many scenes of little naughty.


    There are still many agents and actresses who want to become a member of the X-Men team through various channels.


    It was clear to many actresses that this would be a regular team member for at least three films.


    After several rounds of auditions, Mystique has been preliminarily decided to be played by Rebecca Romijn.


    The reason for choosing Rebecca Romijn is very simple. She is a model, and her body condition has been recognized by many people. Ryan has watched "Female Beauty" in which he starred.


    A terribly **** movie, the kiss between beauties, and other beautiful pictures are enough to make any male hormone soar.


    Little Rascal needs to continue to audition. The actors in the previous rounds of auditions, Ryan felt that they were a little bit worse, not because their acting skills were not good, nor were they not beautiful enough, but because they felt a little bit worse.


    With his charisma, he can find a suitable actress.


    For example, there is a pretty good candidate in front of you.


    "Ryan, long time no see."


    In the "X-Men" crew, Anne-Hathaway wore a tight skirt and a pair of high heels, standing in front of Ryan very generously, "I''m here for an audition."


    Looking at Anne-Hathaway in front of him, Ryan rubbed his chin. She was already 17 years old in a flash, her figure became taller, her facial features became more refined, and there was a faint outline of her previous life.


    Anne-Hathaway played many roles in her previous life.


    One of the characters that impressed Ryan the most is Catwoman in "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises", which is beautiful, sexy, tall, agile and cunning.


    As for a certain black catwoman, there is no comparison between the catwoman played by Anne-Hathaway.


    "Find a stylist for a change of clothes."


    Ryan stared at Anne-Hathaway, and stayed for a while, "Ask Sophia to lead you there, she knows what style you are suitable for."


    "Thank you!" Anne Hathaway hugged Ryan excitedly and kissed, then turned to find Sofia Coppola.


    She has made guest appearances in some crews, and it seems that she can be seen in many films produced by Orion Films.


    But this does not change one thing, so far, she has not officially starred in any film.


    For Anne-Hathaway who wants to become an actress, the most important thing right now is to get Ryan''s approval to join the crew of "X-Men".


    Andrews-Smith on the side, looking at Anne-Hathaway''s back, couldn''t help but praise and said: "A very beautiful young actress, especially her facial contour, looks very recognizable."


    "However, she seems to be underage."


    Andrews-Smith withdrew his gaze, staring at the lip marks on Ryan''s face, with a slightly strange tone.


    But not every actress who came to audition dared to do this.


    Ryan naturally understood what he meant, reached out and wiped the lip marks left by Anne-Hathaway, and said helplessly, "A friend''s daughter is not as complicated as you imagine."


    "If she fails to meet the requirements in the audition with makeup, you can directly refuse, without considering my existence."


    He wouldn''t do anything to an underage girl.


    Andrews-Smith shrugged. "I just thought she was so beautiful, like another Julia Roberts when she was younger."


    Anne-Hathaway''s youthful appearance was definitely considered the top level of Hollywood, and with her taller figure, it was easy to attract the attention of a large number of people.


    The most important point is that her appearance is very recognizable and can be remembered at a glance.


    A recognizable Hollywood actor is often more famous.


    Ryan suddenly discovered that Andrews-Smith had a good vision, and he was indeed the casting director of the crew.


    In the previous life, Anne-Hathaway and Julia-Roberts were tied for the title of Hollywood beauty with a big mouth, and even Angelina-Jolie could only be inferior to the two.


    Ryan ended the topic for the time being, and asked about the work of the crew, "Houston, what''s going on there!"


    There is no subway in Houston, and there is not even a professional studio. During the filming process, the crew will definitely encounter some minor troubles.


    Fortunately, it is not impossible to work around. Some indoor scenes can be filmed in Los Angeles.


    "Most of the locations have been selected."


    Andrews-Smith became serious, "The crew can go to Houston before May."


    Many people find it a little strange to choose Houston as the shooting location.


    However, the attitude of the local state government is not bad, not only providing a very favorable tax rebate policy, but also providing a lot of help when choosing a location for filming.


    There is also labor costs in Houston, which are much cheaper than those in Los Angeles.


    Of course, it is only cheaper than Los Angeles. Compared with Canada and New Zealand, Houston has no advantage.


    If it wasn''t one of the terms of the deal, Ryan would rather stay in Los Angeles to shoot than choose Houston.


    "By the way, this is the invitation letter that was just forwarded from Orion Films."


    Andrews-Smith picked up an invitation letter from the table and handed it to Ryan, "The invitation letter for the premiere of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" in May was sent by George Lucas himself."


    The distribution company of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" is Twentieth Century Fox. In view of the dispute between Orion Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox, it has not ended Unless George Lucas personally nods, otherwise The crew will not invite Ryan to the premiere of the film.


    Ryan took the invitation letter and glanced at it, then threw it into the drawer, "A headache-inducing invitation."


    There was no way he could refuse an invitation from George Lucas.


    No way, I can only go to the premiere, say hello to the top executives of 20th Century Fox, and ask casually when the overseas income of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" can be settled.


    Not for a while.


    "Can I come in?" Anne-Hathaway''s voice came in together with the crisp sound of high heels landing.


    Ryan seemed to smell a faint fragrance.


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 Chapter 298： Rakshasa

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    The next moment, Anne-Hathaway stepped in, wearing a neat black patent leather tights, which was tightly attached to her skin, and a curve could be faintly seen, with unevenness, and a pair of high-heeled short boots under her feet, Her already tall figure has become even more charming.


    A strange look flashed in Ryan''s eyes. Anne-Hathaway''s appearance is really good, and she is very suitable for playing a role similar to Catwoman.


    "Change another place and go to the studio."


    While speaking, Ryan greeted Anne-Hathaway and walked towards the studio.


    Passing through a staff passage, several people came to the studio, Ryan and Andrews-Smith sat behind the monitor, and Sofia Coppola called a photographer to prepare for Anne-Hathaway to shoot.


    In addition to a few people, several crew managers including Kevin Fitch also came over.


    Without unnecessary nonsense, Ryan asked the crew to hand Anne-Hathaway a thin script, "You can choose a plot to perform from it."


    Anne-Hathaway took the script and tried to calm herself down, then quickly flipped through the script, chose a short plot, and performed it to the air.


    Seeing Anne-Hathaway''s somewhat exaggerated performance, Andrews-Smith said in a low voice, "The acting skills are a little bit worse, and she is too beautiful to fit the appearance of Little Rascal."


    Anne-Hathaway''s acting skills are not very good, and are almost the same as many actors who have just joined Hollywood.


    This is nothing.


    "X-Men" is a commercial film, and the acting skills of the supporting actors are a little bit worse, so there is no big problem.


    But Anne-Hathaway''s appearance is not only beautiful, it can be described as sexy.


    Sometimes having a good figure and appearance is also a disadvantage.


    Ryan nodded and didn''t say much, watching Anne-Hathaway''s performance quietly, "Okay, Anne, you can go out and wait for a while."


    Anne-Hathaway glanced at Ryan, said thank you politely, and turned to leave the studio.


    "Kevin, tell me your opinion." Ryan turned to Kevin Fitch and asked.


    Contrary to Andrews-Smith''s opinion, Kevin Fitch is quite satisfied with Anne-Hathaway''s image, "Andrews, you forgot one thing. In the comics, the naughty girl is called Rakshasa."


    Just from the name of the Rakshasa girl, we can draw a lot of things. The appearance of the naughty girl is definitely not the kind of obedient girl.


    "Kevin, you also forgot one thing."


    Andrews-Smith pointed out the key point, "The script is not the same as the plot in the comics, the little rascal is more like an ordinary girl."


    Kevin Feige still insisted on his point of view, "Don''t forget, she is not yet an adult, she is only a seventeen-year-old girl, and she can play the role of a school mischievous in her true colors."


    Andrews-Smith is the casting director of the crew, but Kevin Feige is obviously more familiar with the characteristics of the characters in Marvel comics.


    "Sophia, let Annie come in with a more ordinary look." Ryan directly interrupted the dispute between the two.


    The easiest way is to ask Anne Hathaway to change her look again.


    Sofia Coppola nodded and turned to leave the studio.


    In fact, Ryan agrees with Kevin Fitch''s point of view. Anne-Hathaway can play the role of a school rogue in her true colors.


    The first movie "Princess Diaries" she starred in in her previous life perfectly portrayed the transformation between an ordinary American high school student and a princess.


    This time there was no waiting too long, and Anne-Hathaway soon returned to the studio again.


    Seeing Anne-Hathaway who felt completely different from before, Andrews-Smith had a hellish expression, "I take back what I just said, but she is indeed too beautiful."


    Anne-Hathaway in front of her is wearing a very ordinary T-shirt and jeans, with a pair of bright eyes on her face that seem to be able to speak, paired with a head of sweet hair, fully showing the youthful atmosphere of a girl,


    Ryan stared at Anne-Hathaway for a while, and said, "Annie, I''ll let Sophia take you back soon, and tomorrow you can go to the training hall to receive basic training."


    "As for the specific remuneration, the crew will discuss it with your mother and Helen."


    "Ryan, thank you." Anne-Hathaway waved her fist excitedly, "I want to personally tell my mother and Helen the good news."


    After she finished speaking, she didn''t stay for too long, so she said goodbye and left the studio.


    Every commercial film needs to have one or several beautiful vases, and "X-Men" also needs several beautiful female superheroes to attract the attention of male audiences and increase the popularity of the topic.


    Don''t underestimate this, the impact of a beautiful female superhero.


    Take the "X-Men" series of films as an example. January Jones, who plays the White Queen, and Jennifer Lawrence, who plays Mystique, are no less hot topics than the three leading actors in the film.


    There is also Scarlett Johansson, who plays the black widow in "The Avengers", not only has a very high popularity, but has even become synonymous with black widow.


    "Ryan, when are you going to leave for Houston!" Kevin Fitch asked after the audition.


    "Before mid-April." Ryan thought for a moment and said, "The crew strives to shoot all the outdoor scenes before July."


    The crew won''t be in Houston for long, and will return to Los Angeles to shoot the interiors as soon as the exterior shots are over.


    That''s what Ryan said about the workaround.


    In fact, the shooting time of "X-Men" will not be too long, which is about 5 months together. What really takes time is the post-production special effects of the film.


    "You''re planning to rush back to Los Angeles before the release of "Inception." It''s not hard for Kevin Fitch to guess Ryan''s plan.


    "Inception" is the focus of Orion Pictures'' summer file, and Ryan can''t stay in Houston all the time.


    Last summer, Orion Pictures won the first North American annual box office champion with "Ice Age", officially entering the summer season.


    This year''s summer vacation is also a very critical moment.


    "That''s right."


    Ryan nodded, "The release date of "Inception" has been set for July 1st, and Orion Films has another film to be released in August."


    In addition to "Inception", "Rush Hour 2" will also be released in summer in August.


    "Is that Rush Hour 2?"


    Andrews-Smith came up with the name of a film in his mind, "Can you send me an invitation to the premiere then!"


    As he spoke, Andrews-Smith gestured with both hands, "I would like to ask that Mr. Jackie Chan about kung fu."


    Ryan couldn''t help showing a smile, "Of course."


    With the release of "Rush Hour 1", the global box office hit, Jackie Chan''s popularity in the United States soared, and he was recognized by many people.


    The United States is a commercial society, and no one can ignore the leading actor in a global blockbuster movie, even if he is Chinese.


    Orion Films has already contacted him. As long as the box office of "Rush Hour 2" meets expectations in the first three days of the weekend, he can not only have his own star on the Avenue of Fame, but even leave his fingerprints at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood.


    These are the premise that Orion Films has already operated.


    In the morning of the next day, the crew signed a formal actor contract with Anne-Hathaway, and signed a six-film contract at one time.


    However, her salary is only a few tens of thousands of dollars.


    Anne-Hathaway is only a rookie actor, and it is impossible to get too much salary.


    Even though Ryan personally nodded the price, it was specially increased for her.


    Let alone Anne Hathaway, who is just a newcomer, UU Reading is an actress who has become popular in some literary films, and her salary is not too high, even very cheap.


    It is difficult for an actor who has not proven his own commercial value to be recognized by the commercial crew, otherwise there would not be a large number of actors who have already become famous and want to join the crew of "X-Men", even if they only play a small role.


    Hollywood film companies value not only acting skills and fame, but also the box office appeal of the actors themselves.


    For example, Charlize Theron, not only has she never won an important award, but she has just joined Hollywood for a few years.


    But in the eyes of many film companies, there is no doubt that the commercial value of Charlize Theron is definitely more than 10 million US dollars.


    Her salary is even far more than that of the Oscar queens.


    This is Hollywood.


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 Chapter 299： train

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    While Ryan was busy preparing for "X-Men", on March 31, "The Matrix" produced by Warner Bros. was released. The midnight box office on Wednesday earned 4.8 million US dollars, and it earned another 4.7 million US dollars at the box office on Thursday.


    It wasn''t until Friday that "The Matrix" officially ushered in a hit.


    It earned $9.35 million at the box office on Friday, $10.56 million on Saturday and $7.86 million on Sunday.


    Although many viewers are complaining, many special effects and fighting forms in this film can clearly see traces of imitating "Terminator 3".


    But there are still a large number of viewers who walk into the cinema and choose to watch "The Matrix".


    As a result, the film''s three-day box office in the first weekend was as high as US$27.777 million, plus the US$4.8 million box office of the midnight show, and the US$4.7 million box office harvested on Thursday.


    In just five days, the North American box office has reached 37.27 million US dollars.


    Warner Bros. executives not only breathed a sigh of relief, at least this film did not fail, and even far exceeded expectations.


    Even if the box office of "The Matrix" drops sharply in the future, there should be no problem with the film''s final North American box office exceeding $100 million.


    Even, the cost of filming can be recovered through the North American box office.


    In contrast, "Blade Warrior", which was released in mid-March, has been released for more than three weeks, and the accumulated box office in North America has reached 57 million US dollars, and the box office growth has begun to decrease significantly.


    According to the conclusions drawn by Orion Pictures, the North American box office performance of "Blade Warrior" is almost impossible to break through 100 million US dollars.


    According to Ryan''s own estimation, it should not be much different from the original version.


    Of course, if there is no Wesley-Snipes, maybe you can try to hit the $100 million mark.


    The overseas box office of the film has not been greatly affected. It is estimated that the global box office can reach 100 million US dollars, or even exceed 100 million US dollars.


    The good news is that there will be no major commercial releases in North America until "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" opens in May.


    For the next screening of "Blade Warrior", it is still relatively favorable. The only one facing competition is "The Matrix" produced by Warner Bros.


    "Although the special effects and fighting of "The Matrix" have traces of imitating "Terminator 3", it is still a good movie."


    Walking into the temporary training hall, Ryan talked about "The Matrix" with Nancy Utley on the way, "At least the directors of the film, the Wachowski Brothers, have great ideas."


    Having said that, Ryan couldn''t help showing a strange look on his face.


    They can still be called the Wachowski brothers now, and it is estimated that after a while, they should be called the Wachowski sisters.


    Nancy Utley thought for a while, "Twentieth Century Fox is very dissatisfied with "The Matrix", and even plans to sue Warner Bros. and the "Matrix" crew."


    The release of "The Matrix" is definitely not good news for Twentieth Century Fox, which has been planning to shoot the sequel of "Terminator 3".


    Bad news for Gail-Anne-Hurd, of course.


    "20th Century Fox and Warner Bros!"


    Ryan suddenly stopped, "It''s good news. It is estimated that for a long time, 20th Century Fox didn''t have the energy to stare at "X-Men."


    "Another piece of news for you, Arnold Schwarzenegger has already planned to run for the next governor of California, and will not continue to star in the "Terminator" series of films."


    Not only 20th Century Fox, but also Gail-Anne-Hurd has been promoting the shooting plan of the "Terminator 3" sequel, and even Orion Pictures has this idea inside.


    Nancy Utley''s expression didn''t change much, she already knew about it, "With the support of the Republican Party and the Kennedy family, Arnold Schwarzenegger won''t encounter too many obstacles in running for governor."


    Speaking of it, this matter is a bit interesting. Arnold-Schwarzenegger''s wife is from the Kennedy family. He himself is a member of the Republican Party, but the Kennedy family has great influence in the Democratic Party.


    "Arnold is a man with a lot of thought."


    Ryan did not continue to talk about Arnold Schwarzenegger, but asked about the filming progress of "Lord of the Rings", "Based on Peter Jackson''s filming progress, can the film be released in time for next summer!"


    The release time of the first "Lord of the Rings" set by Orion Films began in the summer of 2000.


    The release time of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", co-produced with Warner Bros., is scheduled for November or December 2000.


    In this way, the release time of the two films can be staggered.


    "Peter Jackson''s filming is going well, no surprises, the first Lord of the Rings."


    Nancy Utley paused, "It should be "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", which can be released in early May as scheduled."


    With the support of Ryan and Orion Films, the filming process of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was much smoother than the original version, without those procrastinating things.


    "Tell Peter-Jackson that the filming progress can be slowed down appropriately, but the quality of the film must be guaranteed." Ryan''s expression became serious.


    The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy can also be called the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. It is one of the most important plans of Orion Pictures besides the Marvel Comics superhero movie.


    The original "Lord of the Rings" trilogy has created unparalleled influence around the world. In the past, no epic film could achieve such a grand scale.


    Especially in some western countries, its influence even exceeds that of the "Harry Potter" series.


    It is an exaggeration to say that the influence left by the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is enough for countless fans in the Western world to talk with readers of the original for a lifetime.


    The influence of the "Harry Potter" series of films is more reflected in the youth group and income.


    As they spoke, the two walked into a large training room. Except for Ian McKellen, they were all receiving professional training, including several leading actors and a group of stuntmen.


    As soon as he entered the training room, Ryan saw the figure of Anne-Hathaway. She was undergoing muscle stretching training, and her facial expression was very painful.


    Seeing Ryan and Nancy Utley approaching, Sam Smith, who was in charge of training, handed over the training to an assistant and hurried up to meet him.


    "Hello, Mr. Gosling, Miss Nancy!"


    "Sam, how do you feel!" Ryan patted Sam-Smith on the shoulder, "Do you think they are difficult to deal with?"


    Sam Smith was introduced by Daniel Green, and he is about to participate in the filming of "Black Hawk Down", playing an American special soldier.


    "It''s a lot easier than I thought."


    Sam Smith said honestly: "Halle Berry and Rebecca Romijn''s physical condition is not bad, and the others are a little bit worse."


    Ryan nodded lightly, without any surprise. Halle-Berry and Rebecca-Romijn were both models, and their physical fitness and flexibility must be much better than ordinary actors.


    However, a movie is a movie after all, as long as the actors'' physical fitness is more or less passable, some dangerous and difficult moves will naturally be performed by stuntmen.


    Jackie Chan himself is the only actor in Hollywood who is similar to Jackie Chan. Even Charlize Theron can only do some not-too-difficult moves, and those difficult moves are also done by stuntmen.


    Otherwise, the third-party insurance company will be the first to jump out and stop it.


    Ryan glanced at the actors who were training, and his eyes stayed on Anne-Hathaway, "Anne, how is she doing?"


    "A girl with a strong will." Sam-Smith continued: "It''s just that she is a little too weak, and she usually lacks exercise. It is a bit difficult to complete the training plan."


    "Some standards can be relaxed, I don''t want to be approached by her mother." Ryan looked at Anne-Hathaway''s undeveloped chest, "After all, she is not yet an adult."


    He has always been in touch with Anne-Hathaway''s mother, otherwise he would not have easily agreed to let her play the role of Little Rascal.


    Of course, Anne-Hathaway''s appearance is also one of the reasons.


    "In the name of the crew, hire a private acting teacher to help Anne-Hathaway rehearse the plot first."


    Ryan doesn''t want to train Anne Hathaway again in the future filming process like Scarlett Johansson did.


    Nancy Utley shrugged and said, "I know a really good female acting teacher."


    The three chatted for a while, and Sam-Smith checked the time and told the actors in training to rest.


    Ryan fetched a towel, walked up to Anne-Hathaway, and handed it to her, "Hi, Anne, how are you feeling!"


    Anne-Hathaway sat directly on the ground, took the towel and wiped the sweat from her face and neck, "It''s terrible, it''s more painful than what Scarlett said."


    She has a good relationship with Scarlett Johansson and often talks about some anecdotes in the crew.


    "Scarlett?"


    Ryan glanced at her with some sympathy, and Scarlett Johansson''s nonsense can also be believed, "She has never shot an action movie and the little rascal you played is a female superhero."


    Anne-Hathaway''s face turned bitter, and she complained, "She should really be cast in an action movie, preferably as a superhero."


    "There will be a chance." Ryan''s expression was a little weird. In the future, Scarlett Johansson will not only play a superhero, but also a superhero with strong skills.


    "If I had known it earlier, I would have chosen a literary film." Anne-Hathaway said unabashedly: "I feel like I''m falling apart."


    "You have to remember that commercial films are the mainstream of Hollywood." Ryan took the towel handed back by Anne-Hathaway, and said: "Also remember to build a good relationship with the other actors in the crew."


    After chatting for a while, Ryan said hello to each actor, and then left the training room. He will also meet with Stephen Norrington and Wesley Snipes in a while.


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 Chapter 300： Recruitment video

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    "Ryan, with the box office results of "Blade Runner", we can announce the shooting of a sequel immediately."


    In the reception room of the crew, Stephen Norrington said positively: "Besides, according to the plan, "Blade Warrior" is originally a series of films."


    At the beginning, he signed three film directing contracts at one time.


    "Stephen, sit down and talk first."


    Ryan glanced at Stephen Norrington and Wesley Snipes, told them to sit down first, and asked the secretary to bring over two cups of coffee.


    "That was the original plan."


    Ryan''s eyes fell on Wesley-Snipes, "But the IRS will formally charge Wesley next month at most, and he will face at least two to three years in prison."


    "A film series that is about to lose its starring role?" Ryan shook his head helplessly.


    "I..." Wesley-Snipes'' face was very pale, and his tone was low and hoarse.


    However, before he could speak, he was interrupted by Ryan, "No one can cancel the IRS''s charges. Your only option is to end this lawsuit as soon as possible, try to reduce the charges, and be released from prison as soon as possible."


    Speaking of this, Ryan paused, "When you are released from prison on parole, Orion Pictures will consider continuing to shoot the sequel of "Blade Warrior."


    He has made it very clear that in a short period of time, it is impossible for Orion Pictures to continue filming the sequel of "Blade Warrior", let alone help Wesley-Snipes cancel the IRS''s charges.


    Of course, when Wesley Snipes is released on parole, Orion Pictures can consider shooting the sequel to "Blade Warrior" as originally planned.


    American society is different from the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Many Hollywood stars have been caught in negative news. As long as they are sincere, it is not difficult to get the understanding of public relations.


    Besides, after two or three years, it was enough to forget everything.


    Next, Ryan didn''t say much, and asked someone to send Stephen Norrington and Wesley Snipes away from the crew.


    Wesley Snipes doesn''t need much talk until he gets out without parole.


    Just walking out of the set, Stephen Norrington couldn''t help but waved his fist, and punched Wesley Snipes hard, "Wesley, you **** bastard, you should go to hell."


    "Don''t think I don''t know what you''re planning."


    Stephen Norrington gradually calmed down, staring at Wesley Snipes with cold eyes, "Remember what I said, be quiet, don''t mess around, or you will ruin everything."


    "Orion Pictures will not give up on the sequel to "Blade Runner". When you are released from prison on parole, we still have a chance."


    Wesley-Snipes wiped the blood stains from the corner of his mouth, and nodded silently. Based on the box office data of "Blade Warrior", it may not be considered a big hit, but it is a successful film. It has brought a lot of benefits to Orion Pictures.


    Compared with the original film, the sequel film has inherent advantages and can be more likely to succeed.


    For such a film, Orion Pictures will naturally not give up its plan to make a sequel.


    To put it bluntly, you can continue to collect money.


    After sending off Stephen Norrington and Wesley Snipes, Ryan returned to Orion Films to discuss about the "X-Men" comics.


    The release of "Blade Warrior", in addition to the box office and peripheral copyright revenue, the sales of Marvel Comics'' latest "Blade Warrior" comics are also very good, and the sales of "X-Men" comics have increased a lot.


    Moreover, with the preparation of the "X-Men" crew, the popularity will gradually increase, and the sales volume of "X-Men" comics will reach a small peak in the future.


    Marvel Comics is currently preparing to create a new version of the "X-Men" comics. The main content will revolve around the characters and plots in the movie "X-Men". It is expected to be officially released at the end of the year.


    It can be said that the success of "Blade Warrior" and the preparation of the "X-Men" crew have brought a new life to Marvel Comics.


    Even for some comics that no one cares about before, the sales volume has quietly increased a lot.


    At the same time, Marvel Comics will take advantage of the cost advantage of Orion Pictures�� derivative product channels, and will gradually cancel the contracts of many suppliers in North America, and plans to invest in a joint venture company on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, which will be used to print its comic works.


    He even plans to set up an overseas branch company and hand over some less important work to the branch company to save costs as much as possible.


    The success of superhero movies can change the performance of Marvel comics in a short period of time, but as the times continue to develop, the sales of comics will only get lower and lower. The best option is to minimize operating costs.


    In addition to the "X-Men" comics and preparations to go to Houston for filming, Ryan also took the time to contact the military.


    Whether it is the "X-Men" series of films or the next "Spider-Man", they all need to deal with the Pentagon and the military.


    In fact, the relationship between Orion Pictures, the Pentagon and the military is pretty good, and the preparation work of the crew of "Black Hawk Down" has received a lot of support from the military.


    The military specially dispatched a team of marines to join the filming of "Black Hawk Down", and provided a large amount of military equipment, shooting locations, etc., all of which were provided free of charge.


    "Mr. Gosling, long time no see."


    Pentagon liaison officer Robert Senford came to Orion Films in person, and his tone was very polite. Apart from the cooperation on "X-Men" and "Black Hawk Down", he had another matter that needed the approval of Orion Films.


    Otherwise, he didn''t have to come from Washington himself.


    "Congratulations, Colonel Robert."


    Seeing that Robert Senford was already a colonel, Ryan congratulated very happily.


    After being polite to each other, John Denise brought over two cups of coffee and placed them in front of Ryan and Robert Senford.


    "thanks."


    Robert Senford took a sip of coffee, "Mr. Gosling, thank you and Orion Films for supporting the military. The media and the public will only attack the incompetence of the Pentagon and the military, but they don''t know how many outstanding people are there every year. soldiers, they paid with their lives."


    "Black Hawk Down" is a good publicity for the Pentagon and the military, allowing the media and the public to know the tragedy and sacrifice of the war.


    "The one who really needs to be thanked is Daniel."


    Ryan pointed to Daniel Green who was standing aside, and said, "Daniel recorded his personal experience."


    "At the time he was serving in the 10th Mountain Division of the Army."


    Robert Senford''s face changed, he put down the coffee in his hand, stood up, and respectfully gave a standard military salute to Daniel Green, "You are a true hero."


    Daniel Green smiled, "I only did my duty as a soldier. The real heroes are those soldiers who are forever buried under the tombstone."


    Robert Senford nodded with a heavy face, "They will always be remembered in people''s hearts."


    Next, we started to talk about cooperation. The two sides hardly had any big differences. The Pentagon stated that it could provide some necessary help to the "X-Men" crew, which would only represent a small fee.


    But what Ryan didn''t expect was that Robert Senford''s intention to come was not just for "X-Men".


    "Ryan, I heard that Orion Pictures not only obtained the copyright of special forces adaptation from Hasbro toy company, but you also wrote a script yourself!"


    There was a gleam in Robert Senford''s eyes. This was the main purpose of his coming.


    A film that can promote the positive image of the Pentagon and the military.


    "That''s right." Ryan nodded.


    It''s been a while since Orion Pictures got the rights to adapt special forces.


    It''s just that Orion Pictures has a lot of projects right now, and there are war films like "Black Hawk Down", so there is no plan to shoot "Special Forces" for the time being.


    "The Pentagon and the military hope that Orion Films can prepare to shoot this film as soon as possible, and use it as a military recruiting advertisement."


    Robert Senford didn''t make any detours, and said directly: "In return, the military can maintain a long-term cooperation with Orion Films, and provide free military equipment, training, shooting locations, etc. needed for the entire filming."


    Military recruiting ad!


    Ryan finds it a little inconceivable that the Pentagon and the military actually want to use "Special Forces" as a military advertisement and become another "Top Gun".


    Of course, knowing how to pay is rewarding, and the Pentagon will definitely fully support the filming of the film, and even promote it on a large scale across the United States.


    Orion Films can not only save a large amount of shooting budget, but also save a large part of the domestic publicity budget.


    In addition, there is another advantage that it can be released before the 9/11 incident.


    The only thing to worry about is that the 9/11 incident will break out not long after "Special Forces" is released.


    One of the planes crashed into the Pentagon of the US Department of Defense in Washington, severely slapping the Pentagon and the military.


    Facts have proved that the omnipotent special forces in the film did not appear in reality.


    The Pentagon and the military will face even crazier accusations than in previous lives.


    However, none of this has anything to do with Ryan and Orion Pictures.


    "Orion Films very much hopes to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with the Pentagon and the military Ryan only hesitated for a while before agreeing.


    "The same goes for the Pentagon." Robert Senford smiled.


    Looking at the smiling Robert Senford, Ryan prayed silently, hoping to see him again after the 9/11 incident.


    Robert Senford didn''t stay long, so he got up and left. Orion Pictures will send people to Washington to discuss specific cooperation matters with the Pentagon.


    After all, when it comes to military recruitment advertisements, both parties need some time to negotiate.


    Although it is a bit troublesome, the military will promote the release of the film in the future, and it will be promoted in various newspapers, magazines, TV stations, websites, forums, etc. in the United States for free.


    For the promotion of this film in North America, Orion Films basically does not need to provide too much promotion budget.


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 Chapter 301： cancel agreement

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    In the first half of April, Ryan was busy. In addition to caring about the preparations for the crew of "X-Men", he also paid attention to the post-production of "Inception".


    As for the cooperation between "Special Forces" and the Pentagon, negotiations have only just begun.


    In addition, there are the editing of "Rush Hour 2" and the shooting progress of "Tomb Raider" and so on.


    So the crew didn''t arrive in Houston until the 20th.


    As soon as he left the airport, Ryan took Sofia Coppola and Andrews Smith in a commercial vehicle and drove towards the outskirts of Houston.


    Without taking a break, Ryan needs to go to a lot of location shooting locations first to see if there is anything that needs to be replaced.


    First of all, the first place to go is the opening scene of "X-Men", a Polish concentration camp in 1944, where Magneto''s parents were persecuted, and where Magneto first showed superpowers.


    Of course, there can''t be any concentration camps in Houston, so the crew chose a winery with a long history.


    "The beer here tastes good, and you can have a drink when you have time."


    Matthew Edman pointed to the introduction of the factory area outside the car window and said: "Since the last century, the beer brewed here has always been famous, and the champagne is also very good."


    "If you have a chance, you can try it." Ryan shrugged.


    After a while, the driver stopped the car, and several people got out of the car and walked into the factory area, feeling a breath left over from the years.


    Many buildings look dilapidated, and only one factory building still retains brewing equipment.


    "not bad."


    Ryan turned around casually, and felt that the environment was not bad, at least in line with the plot setting in the script, "Go to the next place."


    You don''t need to be too careful, as long as you think it''s OK in general, you can modify it through synthesis technology in the later stage.


    I spent a whole day watching several filming locations. Except for the school filming location in the film, I am satisfied with the others.


    "Some of the outdoor shots can be shot at the University of Houston, but the outdoor shots can''t."


    Ryan thought for a while, and said, "Is there an older manor nearby, or a place like a castle!"


    The internal structure of the University of Houston is too modern and lacks a touch of classicism.


    It seems that the place where the original mutant students lived was filmed in an old castle.


    "There is a nice manor outside the city. As for the old castle?" Matthew Edman had a strange look on his face. "I''m afraid there is no suitable old castle in the entire state of Texas."


    "Then go back to Los Angeles to shoot." Ryan quickly made a decision, "Move the scenes in the mutant campus to Hearst Castle for shooting."


    Hearst Castle is located between Los Angeles and San Francisco, near the Pacific coast. The entire castle covers an area of ??more than 8,300 square meters. The manor building is a mixture of European and Mediterranean architectural styles and has a rich collection.


    Many Hollywood crews have filmed scenes at Hearst Castle.


    "OK."


    Matthew Edman agreed, "I''ll get someone to contact the Hearst Castle management agency immediately, and the California government probably won''t refuse."


    Hearst Castle is the full name of Hearst Castle, which has been donated to the California government and opened to the public as a historical park.


    It wasn''t until the sky gradually dimmed that the group returned to the crew hotel to rest.


    The next morning, everyone came to the temporary studio. To be precise, it was originally an old factory that had been abandoned.


    "Ryan, I think it''s too risky to take out the characters in the X-Men team to shoot alone."


    After walking around the temporary studio, Avi-Allard made an opinion, "It''s not that I don''t agree with this plan, but that Wolverine is not suitable."


    "In comparison, Professor X and Magneto are more suitable."


    Ryan looked away from the actors not far away, "Avi, it''s too early to say this now."


    "In the future when the film is released, Orion Films will collect the support rate of each member of the X-Men team, and finally select a character with the highest audience support rate to shoot the film alone."


    The original 20th Century Fox chose to shoot a separate film with Wolverine for a very simple reason. Hugh Jackman, the actor who played Wolverine, used his personal charm to conquer most of the audience and became synonymous with Wolverine.


    Somewhat similar to Black Widow played by Scarlett Johansson, Iron Man played by Robert Downey Jr., and Wonder Woman played by Gal Dow.


    Professor X and Magneto lack one such charm.


    "Well, I was too impatient." Avi-Allard''s work pressure has suddenly increased a lot recently, and there are many things in Marvel Studios that make him flustered.


    Marvel Pictures is just a rookie who has just joined Hollywood. If it weren''t for the support of Orion Pictures, I am afraid that it will encounter a lot of trouble.


    Even, most of the current preparations for the crew of "X-Men" are staff from Orion Pictures, and only a small part are from Marvel Pictures, and these people are still transferred from Orion Pictures to Marvel Pictures of.


    "Don''t worry, "X-Men" will not fail, it is just the beginning."


    Ryan said confidently: "The future of Hollywood belongs to the era of superheroes from Marvel Comics."


    "I''m pretty confident about that."


    Seeing Ryan''s full confidence, Avi-Allard seemed to relax a lot.


    "Avi, how is your relationship with Stan Lee!"


    Ryan looked around, "There is one thing that needs to be handed over to you to go back to New York, and it has to do with Stan Lee."


    "Stan Lee, he wants to join the crew of "X-Men"?" Avi Allard looked at Ryan suspiciously.


    "It''s not this matter." Ryan said slowly, "It''s another matter related to Stan Lee."


    There was a sentence in the media in the previous life, which was used to describe the development process of Marvel. Stan-Lee belonged to the past of Marvel, and Kevin-Fitch shaped the future of Marvel.


    It can be said that Stan-Lee has witnessed the peak and decline of Marvel Comics, and he has created a number of well-known superheroes.


    These include the X-Men team, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and more.


    The most critical point is that Marvel Pictures once signed an agreement with Stan Lee. If every superhero character he creates is made into a movie or TV series, he will automatically receive 10% of the profits from the film. ten.


    Ryan didn''t know how Marvel Studios and Disney resolved this matter in the previous life.


    But there was no way he would accept such an agreement.


    Not to mention a ten percent profit, even a one percent profit is unacceptable.


    Of course, Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures can use some legal means to turn the profit of the film into a negative number, just like 20th Century Fox did.


    It''s just that Ryan doesn''t want to be so troublesome. It''s better to solve the problem at once, even if he pays some reasonable price.


    "About the original agreement Stan Lee signed with Marvel Studios."


    Ryan said in a deep voice, "I need to terminate this agreement."


    Avi-Allard was stunned for a moment, then fell into deep thought.


    The reason why I signed this agreement with Stan Lee at the beginning was very complicated. The most important point is that no one cared about the adaptation of TV series and movies at that time.


    What''s more, Stan Lee had a very large influence in Marvel Comics at that time.


    Avi-Allard looked a bit unhappy. He is the president of Marvel Studios. This agreement is related to the interests of Marvel Studios in the future, so it should be proposed by him.


    However, he never thought of this.


    "Stan Lee!"


    "He is a stubborn person, and it is difficult to persuade him to agree to cancel this agreement." Avi-Allard took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.


    Stan Lee��s stubbornness is well known to many top executives at Marvel Comics, otherwise he would not have chosen to resign from Marvel Comics without giving up his $1 million annual salary.


    "So I need you to convince him."


    Ryan glanced at Avi-Allard, and said lightly: "As long as he agrees to terminate the agreement, he can get a considerable amount of compensation."


    "I can also return to Marvel Comics to continue to serve as the honorary chairman, and even serve as the honorary chairman of Marvel Pictures, and can participate in the creation of any Marvel comics and superhero films."


    "He is the father of Marvel''s superheroes, and no one can take away his honor."


    The rest, needless to say too clearly.


    If Stan Lee chooses to refuse, Ryan can only solve it through legal means, and from Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures, people will gradually forget the existence of Stan Lee.


    Whether it''s a comic book or a superhero movie, Stan Lee''s name is never mentioned.


    "I understand." Avi-Allard agreed, "In the evening, I will take a flight back to New York."


    After a few more brief chats, Ryan handed over this matter to Avi-Allard. Although this matter is somewhat troublesome, it is not impossible to solve it, and at worst it will lead to a long lawsuit.


    The high legal fees of lawyers will make Stan-Lee take the initiative to choose an out-of-court settlement, and Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures will pay a considerable amount of money at most.


    It''s just that the amount is not small, not an astronomical sum. If it is exhausted, it will be 7 figures, just a few million dollars.


    I''m afraid there is no lawyer fee.


    Of course, for Ryan, it was only a small amount.


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    Separated from Avi-Allard, Ryan walked into a prop room, to be more precise, it should be a costume room.


    However, the clothes on the fixed shelves inside looked a little different, not like the clothes in the usual movies, more like a battle suit.


    Iconic suits belonging to members of the X-Men team,


    Different from the original version, the battle suits in the original film are just some relatively ordinary tight-fitting leather jackets, while Ryan used the special tight-fitting leather jacket worn by Charlize-Theron in "Terminator 3".


    Every actor needs to be covered with lubricating fluid to barely wear it. The whole body is slippery and cold, and the experience is not very comfortable.


    The only advantage is that this set of tight leather clothes can better bring out the temperament of actors and actresses, especially female actors, who can clearly see their body curves.


    Although various computer special effects production technologies are constantly improving, computer special effects technology is not a panacea and cannot replace real props.


    Such as these special battle suits.


    The most important point is that computer special effects technology needs to be combined with real props to shoot in many places, and the extensive use of computer special effects technology will not only increase the cost of filming, but also the post-production will become very long.


    Ryan looked at the battle suits in front of him. It seemed that most of the tight-fitting black leather suits looked similar in general shape, with only some changes in details.


    Storm Girl''s battle suit almost completely covers her whole body, Phoenix Girl''s battle suit is more sexy, Wolverine''s battle suit has some special symbols on it, etc.


    The only thing that was different was Mystique''s battle suit. It was a dark blue tight-fitting leather jacket. The material was so thin that it seemed to be able to blend into the skin.


    Of course, they also have one thing in common. Every battle suit on the fixed shelf looks like a work of art, and it is very exquisitely made.


    It can be seen that a lot of effort was spent.


    "It''s much better than last time."


    Ryan looked at each suit carefully, then turned to Stan-Winston and said, "When will the rest of the suits be transported?"


    The battle suits in front of me are only a small part of them, worn by several leading actors.


    Another part is under intense production.


    Next, there will be mass production, such as stuntmen agreeing to require customization.


    Right now, only a batch of samples are being produced.


    "It is estimated that it will take at least a week." Stan-Winston spread his hands helplessly, "This is already the fastest speed."


    From the decision to increase the budget by 25 million US dollars, to the modification of all character shapes and costumes, it took only a month to add them all together.


    It wasn''t until ten days ago that the artwork designed by Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic barely met Ryan''s desired standard.


    Even Stan Winston rushed to Houston on purpose.


    "It''s okay, it''s my problem."


    Ryan touched one of the battle suits, the material seemed to be a little different from last time, "New material?"


    Stan-Winston showed a slight smile, "According to Charlie''s comments, I have slightly modified it. In terms of comfort, it is much better than last time."


    "Poor Charlie." Ryan couldn''t help but smile. It seems that last time Charlize-Theron acted as a guinea pig.


    "Of course it''s best to let a few actors try it on first." Stan-Winston said his suggestion, "In addition, every actor should pay attention to diet and maintain a good body shape during filming."


    These battle suits are all tailor-made according to each person''s figure, but if they are a little fatter, it may be difficult to wear them.


    It doesn''t matter if you are too thin, the battle suit can''t stick to the skin tightly, and it is easy to wrinkle.


    Let''s put it this way, it''s higher than the requirements of most models.


    "no problem."


    Ryan nodded lightly, "Let them come over and try them on in a while, and the crew has already hired professional nutritionists and shapers."


    After a brief look, Ryan left the props room, came to the studio, and waved to Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, and Famke Jansen.


    Ask the crew to take them to the locker room and put on the suits they just delivered.


    Ryan looked at several people meaningfully, and said, "I''ll give you a suggestion, it''s best to wash your body first."


    Hearing this, the complexions of several people changed, as if they had a bad premonition.


    Not long after, there were complaints in the locker room.


    "Damn, what kind of clothes are these!"


    "What, you have to apply lubricating fluid all over your body every time!"


    "God, it''s hard for me to shoot in this outfit!"


    Although they couldn''t help complaining in their mouths, they followed Ryan''s suggestion and washed their bodies first.


    Then, with the help of the crew and assistants, they put on their respective battle uniforms.


    "It''s just terrible." Anne-Hathaway walked out of the dressing room, her whole body was slippery and she felt unspeakably uncomfortable.


    "It''s the worst piece of clothing I''ve ever worn."


    She couldn''t help complaining in a low voice, "The person who designed this suit can''t consider our feelings. He really should let him experience it for himself."


    "Annie, don''t say a few words." Patrick Stewart walked over with some weird steps, "This is a costume designed by Ryan. It is said that when "Terminator 3" was filmed, Charlize - Theron was wearing it similar clothes."


    "I should have thought it was him." Anne-Hathaway suddenly realized.


    Not only did she watch "Terminator 3", she even attended the premiere, and she was very impressed with the tight leather jacket on Charlize Theron.


    Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, and Rebecca Romijn didn''t complain, but their expressions seemed unnatural, as if they were standing outside naked.


    "I hope it can end soon." Famke-Jensen couldn''t help praying, "I don''t want to be cold all the time."


    It was built temporarily and the facilities are not perfect.


    There are many places where the wind can blow in, giving Famke-Jensen the feeling that he just came out of the bathroom in a hurry, with foam all over his body, and a piece of clothing is not chilly.


    Although the rest of the people did not speak, they all quickened their pace and walked towards the studio.


    No one wants to waste time.


    After a while, Professor X, Wolverine, Magneto, Phoenix, Storm, Rascal, Cyclops, Mystique, Toad, and several superheroes in the comics appeared in front of Ryan and others.


    Kevin Fitch looked at the familiar figures and couldn''t help exclaiming, "It''s unbelievable."


    "It''s not bad." Ryan nodded in satisfaction, "It''s much better than the first battle suit designed."


    "Ryan, your requirements are too high." Kevin Fitch pointed to the few people in front of him, and said, "They are simply perfect, and they will definitely surprise everyone."


    Ryan smiled and said nothing.


    Although the battle suits worn by the people in front of them look good, they are still a little worse than the ones in the previous life "Avengers".


    Of course, a few of them just tried on the battle suits and did not make up according to the characters they played. When they actually dress up, the effect will be much better.


    "how do you feel!"


    "Is there anything that needs improvement!" Ryan asked with a glance.


    "Can you choose not to apply lubricating fluid?" Anne-Hathaway looked at Ryan and blinked, "I feel greasy and chilly all over my body now."


    "Annie, I''m afraid you have no choice." Ryan directly destroyed her fantasy.


    "I think it''s okay, but the chest is a little tight." Famke-Jensen reached out and touched the chest, which seemed a little small.


    Ryan''s eyes followed Famke-Jensen''s movements, and he paused for a moment. It was indeed not small, "Ahem, we can order a new batch."


    Looking at Famke Jansen who was flirting, Halle Berry''s eyes flashed with disdain, and she cursed secretly, what a bitch.


    She heard a little from the staff that the crew reduced the role of Storm Girl and increased the role of Phoenix Girl, and it was all about selling their bodies.


    So her sense of Famke-Jensen was extremely poor.


    "Sophia, I''ll leave the rest to you."


    Ryan turned to Sofia Coppola and said, "Have someone re-measure their body data, and everyone must control their diet, just like Charlie did back then."


    This Sofia Coppola is the most familiar Well, I can only say do my best. "Sofia Coppola can''t guarantee that each of them can be as dedicated as Charlize Theron.


    In fact, they don''t need to be as dedicated as Charlize Theron, as long as they can control their body shape.


    Otherwise, not to mention delaying the shooting time, but also having to re-customize the costumes is not a small expense.


    Don''t underestimate these costumes. The custom-made price of each piece is more than 1,000 US dollars. The most expensive Mystique''s blue leather coat costs more than 2,000 US dollars each.


    Of course, if it is produced on a large scale, it can be much cheaper.


    Orion Films has already contacted a clothing factory on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. In the future, they will produce a large number of similar clothing products and ship them to some major box office markets in North America and Europe.


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 Chapter 203： discuss

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    Cindy Crawford didn''t stay long, she got up to say goodbye and left the studio. She had to go to class later and took time to familiarize herself with the script.


    She has already failed once, coupled with the disadvantages brought about by her age, it is difficult to have a second chance, and she will soon have the opportunity to appear in "The Sixth Sense". For her, it is no less than the last straw. Hold on tight, or leave Hollywood.


    Ryan stayed in the studio for a while, and casually met with Nate-Shamma to discuss "The Sixth Sense".


    "Long time no see Nate." Ryan warmly welcomed Nate-Shama to sit down.


    Knight-Shamma did not say any polite words, and took out the script of "The Sixth Sense" very directly, and said: "I took the time to modify the plot, especially the role of Doctor Malcolm, I need to choose an actor with acting skills. "


    He made no secret of his thoughts, saying: "Ordinary Hollywood actors find it difficult to bring out the charm of this role."


    "There is also Johnson-Scarlett who plays the role of Dale. I hope she can join the crew in advance and spend at least one to two months to get familiar with the role and rehearse the plot."


    Underage actors have always been synonymous with trouble, and Johnson-Scarlett was chosen by Ryan himself, and he had never even met Johnson-Scarlett himself.


    Fortunately, Johansson-Scarlett is not a newcomer and has already starred in several films.


    Knight-Shamma specially rented it back and watched each film one by one. Generally speaking, the acting skills are not bad.


    Although it can''t be said that the talent is extraordinary, but for an underage girl, it is already considered pretty good.


    Ryan tapped his finger on the desk lightly, thought for a while, and said, "Write down the list of actors you want to recommend, and hand it over to Jon Fertimer, who will use Orion Pictures'' Invite an audition in name."


    "As for Johansson-Scarlett!"


    "I need to notify her agent and seek advice from her parents about this matter, but I can''t give you an answer for now."


    "The Sixth Sense" project had just been established, and the producer hadn''t even been finalized yet, so it was too early for Johansson-Scarlett to come over for rehearsals.


    However, Ryan did not directly refuse, after all, Knight-Sharma is the director of this project.


    "How''s Tim Robbins?" Nate Sharma asked tentatively.


    Tim Robbins!


    Ryan frowned, he naturally knew who Tim Robbins was, and even watched "The Shawshank Redemption" starring him, but Tim Robbins had a small problem, the salary might not be cheap, and In terms of box office appeal, it seems to be a little bit worse.


    Of course, his ideal candidate is Bruce Willis, and the salary is also not cheap.


    If it weren''t for the budget of "The Sixth Sense" as high as 35 million US dollars, Ryan would never consider any big-name stars.


    "You can send him an audition invitation, and another audition invitation to Bruce Willis." He nodded, agreeing.


    Bruce Willis!


    "He''s an action actor." Knight-Shammad immediately objected, "I don''t think he''s suitable for this movie."


    Bruce - Willis starred in many films, the most famous is the "Die Hard" series of films, played a strong man.


    "Nate, this is just an audition invitation." Ryan stopped him from continuing.


    As the owner of a film company, he needs to consider many things, not only the characters and acting skills in the script, but also a more important thing, which is the box office appeal.


    Even the box office of the last film "Die Hard 3" was not so ideal.


    But Bruce Willis still has the box-office appeal to support a film.


    Although Tim Robbins is also well-known, he is obviously not as good as Bruce Willis in terms of box office appeal.


    Moreover, Ryan did not say one more thing. Bruce Willis played the role of Dr. Malcolm in his previous life. From the perspective of box office and business, he was very good, so he didn''t want to make changes.


    Nat-Shamma opened his mouth, but finally said nothing.


    After filming the two films "Praying Angry" and "Whole Awake", he understood one thing. As an Indian and a newcomer director without any achievements, he needs to learn to abide by the rules of Hollywood studios .


    Otherwise, they can only leave Hollywood sadly, or like "Fully Awake", even if they worked hard to shoot, they can only sell the copyright to the distribution company at a low price, otherwise the film will not be released at all.


    "Well, I respect your opinion." Nat-Shamma took a deep breath, "I have one more thing besides The Sixth Sense."


    "When will "Fully Awakened" be released? I want to know a specific time, and at least give my family an explanation."


    Speaking of this, Nate-Shama''s tone became full of helplessness.


    Back then, his family supported a large sum of money for the filming of "Totally Awake", but in the end they got only hundreds of thousands of dollars in exchange. If the copyright of "The Sixth Sense" hadn''t been sold for 3 million dollars, he wouldn''t have known what to do. face them.


    So he needs to give his family an explanation, at least so that they can see the film released in North America.


    For an Indian family, the emergence of a real Hollywood director is something to be proud of, and it is not even measurable by money.


    This is the biggest charm of Hollywood. For example, after Charlize Theron became famous, she was directly called the national treasure of South Africa by the South African government.


    And when Jackie Chan returned to Xiangjiang, he was definitely a big brother-level character, and he was paid by the minute for any guest appearance in a movie.


    None of these can be measured in money.


    "Nate, you don''t have to worry."


    "I can assure you that "Full Awakening" will never release offline video tapes directly, and it is not in the interests of Orion Pictures to do so." Ryan knew what he was worried about, and it was nothing more than fear that Orion Pictures would release offline directly Videotape, the film cannot be released in North America.


    "I can even tell you clearly that when "The Sixth Sense" became a big hit, it was the time when "Full Awake" appeared in movie theaters." He didn''t hide his intention, anyway, Orion Films had already bought the copyright of the film.


    Nate-Shamma was shocked, and he couldn''t believe it. Looking at Ryan, he never thought that Orion Pictures would come up with such an idea again.


    It''s not that "Totally Sober" will not be released, but I want to take advantage of the big sales of "The Sixth Sense" to take the opportunity to push "Totally Sober" to the theaters, thereby driving the film''s box office.


    Not only did he not feel disgusted by this, but he was full of motivation. As for whether it would affect his reputation, it was not in his consideration at all.


    An unknown rookie director would care about word of mouth!


    Early the next morning, Knight-Shamak formally signed a director agreement with Orion Films, with a salary of only US$100,000, which is pitifully low compared to the buyout fee of "The Sixth Sense".


    For this reason, Knight-Shama had a big fight with the agent directly, and chose to terminate the contract with the agent and change to a new agent.


    In Hollywood, an agent is always a server What the client wants to do, it is difficult for the agent to stop him, at worst, just like Knight-Shama, just fire the agent.


    As for the broker or brokerage company blocking him, it is almost impossible. Here is the perfect "Entertainment Act" in the United States, which basically put an end to such things.


    Moreover, for Hollywood film companies, they don''t care about any brokerage company. As long as there are enough interests, Hollywood film companies don''t even care about the White House.


    Although Orion Films didn''t offer much in terms of remuneration, but in terms of other conditions, Ryan only read it briefly before agreeing, such as insurance, travel expenses, living allowances, and the right to cast and edit suggestions.


    Regarding the editing rights, Knight-Shamma has no objection. There are only a handful of directors in Hollywood who can get the final editing rights. He knows that he will not be able to get the movie editing rights for a long time.


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 Chapter 303： discuss

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    Since joining Marvel Comics in 1939, Stan Lee has started his own legendary life.


    He has worked at Marvel Comics for more than fifty years, creating most of the superhero characters with Jack Kirby.


    There is no doubt that he is the well-deserved father of Marvel superheroes.


    Even though he is over seventy years old, Stan Lee still insists on creating and has no plans to retire, and he also participated in the filming of "Blade Warrior" as a crew producer.


    He even plans to join the crew of "X-Men".


    However, Ryan politely refused.


    There''s no way Ryan would let Stan Lee go on to any of the Marvel superhero films without resolving that deal.


    "Hi, Lee, long time no see." Avi-Allard hugged Stan-Lee warmly.


    Looking at Avi Allard in front of him, Stan Lee had a puzzled look in his eyes, "Why do you have time to come back to New York to find me?"


    "It seems like you should be heading to Houston now with the X-Men crew."


    Avi-Allard sat down and said casually: "Marvel Pictures has something to deal with, so come and see you."


    "Well, do you want to go back to Marvel Comics or Marvel Studios?"


    Stan-Lee laughed a few times, "The crew of "X-Men" has officially rejected my invitation to join. It seems that some people don''t like my existence."


    "I''m sorry, Lee." Avi-Allard said with an apologetic expression, "Considering your age, it''s really not suitable for you to go to Houston for filming."


    "After a while, the crew will return to Los Angeles. You can come here together. We need your help."


    Stan-Lee looked at Avi-Allard quietly, "Avi, Marvel is like my child, so I hope you can be honest."


    People are old and like nostalgia, and so is Stan Lee.


    Marvel Comics was acquired by Orion Pictures, he was happy for a long time, and even thought about returning to Marvel Comics again.


    However, things were not what he expected. Orion Pictures not only had no interest in him returning to Marvel Comics, but also refused him to join the "X-Men" crew.


    "You should know that Orion Films and Marvel Pictures are promoting a very large plan. "Blade Warrior" is just a water test work, and "X-Men" is the beginning of the planned superhero movie."


    Avi-Arad paused for a moment, "Marvel Pictures will serialize "X-Men", and there are at least two sequel filming plans. In addition, "Spider-Man", " Fantastic Four, Iron Man, etc."


    "The investment scale of the entire plan will far exceed that of Warner Bros. and DC Comics."


    "It''s just that I have encountered a little difficulty right now and need your help."


    While speaking, Avi Allard took out an agreement from the briefcase and put it in front of Stan Lee.


    He found this agreement from Marvel Pictures. The 10% net profit of each film will be an astronomical figure when accumulated.


    There''s no way Marvel Studios will be handing over a large chunk of revenue for nothing.


    Stan Lee looked at the agreement in front of him with some doubts, and it took him a while before he remembered that it seemed that such an agreement had been signed before.


    It''s just that no one cared at all at the time. Who would have thought that a film company would really bring a group of superheroes under Marvel Comics to the big screen.


    At the time, it was just a joke.


    But now that Marvel Comics has been fully acquired by Orion Pictures, it is planning to shoot a series of superhero films.


    This agreement seems to have become a treasure, which can slowly and continuously generate a large amount of income.


    Even astronomical figures.


    "That''s why you''re here!"


    Stan-Lee put the agreement down silently, "Amazing Comics or Orion Pictures intends to cancel this agreement?"


    His mood suddenly became very complicated, and at the same time, he thought of Marvel comics and the past while faintly delighted.


    "That''s right."


    Avi-Allard said very frankly: "Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures are only wholly-owned sub-brands of Orion Pictures, and it is impossible for Orion Pictures to agree to pay 10% of the pure profit share."


    "Li, you should be clear that this 10% pure profit sharing will increase the release risk of each film, which is impossible for any Hollywood film company, including Marvel Studios."


    Stan-Lee fell silent suddenly, not knowing how to solve this matter for a while.


    He could imagine that this agreement would bring in a steady stream of income.


    But just like Avi-Allard said, no Hollywood film company would agree to let him share 10% of the net profit.


    He will definitely take various legal means to withhold most of the income, and in the end it will only give him a symbolic share.


    Take "X-Men" as an example, Marvel Pictures invested 100 million US dollars for this, and Orion Pictures will spend a lot of publicity expenses in the future when the film is released, how could it be possible for people to share 10% of the pure profit.


    This is not a box office share, but pure profit, including all profits from peripheral copyrights, derivative products, global box office, etc. .


    "I need to think about it."


    "It happened so suddenly." Although Stan Lee had a deep affection for Marvel Comics, he even treated him as his own child.


    But when it comes to a huge profit share, I can''t help but hesitate.


    "Lee, I hope you will consider rescinding this agreement for Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios."


    Avi-Allard took a deep breath and said, "In return, you''ll get a one-time settlement of $5 million."


    "Five million dollars?" Stan Lee showed a hint of sarcasm.


    5 million US dollars is indeed not a small amount.


    But compared to the income that this agreement can bring in the future, it seems insignificant.


    What''s more, if it was for money, he would not choose to leave Marvel Comics. With an annual salary of 1 million US dollars, it only takes a few years to earn 5 million US dollars.


    "It''s just a little bit of compensation."


    At this time, Avi-Allard took out two documents again and put them in front of Stan Lee, "Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures have decided to hire you as the honorary chairman, and you can participate in the creation of any comic book and superhero film. "


    In fact, the condition was worth more than $5 million.


    Without Marvel Comics before being acquired by Orion Pictures, he was willing to offer Stan Lee an annual salary of US$1 million.


    It is conceivable that the annual salary offered by Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures will definitely be higher than 1 million US dollars.


    "Avi!"


    Stan Lee was somewhat tempted, "I need time to think about it."


    It is his dream to go back to Marvel comics and personally participate in the creation of every superhero movie, and to bring superhero characters to the big screen.


    However, he needs time to think clearly.


    Avi-Allard didn''t try to persuade anything, just sat down for a while, then got up to say goodbye and leave.


    "How are you going to deal with this matter!"


    Sofia Coppola brought over a cup of coffee, put it in front of Ryan, and asked, "A 10% net profit is enough to drive anyone crazy."


    Ryan picked up the coffee and took a sip, "I''ve looked for Penelope Pataky. If it goes to court, we have at least a 50% chance of winning."


    "Of course, this is a last resort. It is best to resolve this matter privately."


    There is nothing wrong with the agreement itself. Legally speaking, it is an agreement that complies with legal protection.


    But from another perspective, this agreement will harm the interests of Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures.


    Even if he faces prosecution in the end, it is not impossible to win.


    "I''m not talking about Stan Lee, but Avi Allard, what are you going to do with him!" Sofia Coppola asked the key to this matter.


    As the president of Marvel Studios, Avi-Allard has an unshirkable responsibility.


    Such a low-level mistake should not happen to a president in charge of Marvel Pictures.


    "In a short period of time, Marvel Studios cannot do without Avi-Allard." Ryan''s expression did not change much.


    Recently, Avi Allard''s performance has made him somewhat disappointed.


    Orion Pictures has acquired Marvel Comics for some time, but Avi-Allard has never mentioned this matter.


    If he hadn''t known it in his previous life, he would definitely cause a lot of trouble in the future.


    It is even possible to pay an astronomical liquidated damages for this.


    "It can be appropriate to increase Kevin Fitch''s rights within Marvel Studios." He thought for a while and added.


    As for the candidate who can replace Avi Allard, Ryan has already thought about it, and that is Kevin Fitch.


    There''s no one better suited to run Marvel Studios than he is.


    "Kevin Fitch!"


    Sofia Coppola nodded. She had a pretty good impression of Kevin Fitch, "He''s a pretty good candidate."


    Kevin Fitch is very proficient in the background setting of Marvel comics and the structure of the Marvel universe, and he is also one of the top management of Marvel. If he succeeds Avi Allard in the future, he can reduce a lot of criticism.


    In his previous life, Avi-Allard left Marvel Studios on May 31, 2006, and resigned from all positions.


    With Marvel Pictures desperate, Kevin Fitch became the president of Marvel Pictures in March 2007. In the same month, the crew of "Iron Man" officially started filming, and he personally acted as the film producer.


    In other words, the person who really promoted and executed the Avengers plan was Kevin Feige.


    By then Avi-Allard had left Marvel Studios.


    Of course, no one can deny Avi-Allard''s contribution to Marvel Pictures.


    By the beginning of May, the agreement with Stan Lee had not made much progress, but "X-Men" officially started filming.


    At the same time, promotional posters for "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" can be seen all over North America, and 20th Century Fox has allocated a huge publicity budget for this.


    Sixteen years later, countless Star Wars fans in North America will see Skywalker once again on the big screen of the movie theater.

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    In the temporary studio in Houston, a large space was cleared, surrounded by a large green cloth, which almost turned the entire space into a piece of green.


    Outside, three latest high-speed digital cameras were placed at different angles, and the lens was aimed at a man with a shirtless upper body.


    Next, there will be a fierce boxing fight.


    Ryan stared at the picture on the monitor and felt very familiar. The effect brought by the digital camera far exceeds that of the traditional camera.


    The only downside is that today''s digital cameras are a bit bulky.


    "stop!"


    Ryan yelled at Hugh Jackman, "Turn harder later, the Wolverine you play needs to be as strong as a beast."


    Hugh-Jackman made an ok gesture to indicate that he was fine.


    Seeing this, Ryan nodded and asked the crew to prepare for shooting.


    After a few days of filming, Hugh Jackman''s performance is not bad. Although his acting skills are not up to the Oscar winner level, they are still good enough for the role of Wolverine.


    Since he joined the crew, from physical training to usual rehearsals, he is far more dedicated than ordinary actors and has put in a lot of hard work.


    Ryan saw all these things.


    There is no success in Hollywood for no reason. Behind every successful actor, countless sweats will be paid.


    Not long after, another strong actor came over, talked with Hugh Jackman for a while, and then the crew officially started filming.


    Hugh-Jackman showed determination and kept waving his fists, as if he had turned into a wild beast, coming from the wilderness, and every punch was full of wildness.


    Another actor was also not to be outdone, waving his huge fist angrily.


    For a moment, the two fisted to the flesh.


    Of course these are performances, not a real fight.


    "It''s not bad." Ryan looked at the picture on the monitor and was very satisfied with Hugh Jackman''s performance.


    "Okay, take a break, and the crew will continue filming."


    According to Hugh Jackman''s performance, the filming of this scene can be completed in at most two or three days.


    "Good job, keep it up." Ryan picked up a bottle of water and walked over, reaching out to Hugh Jackman.


    "Thank you." Hugh Jackman took the water and drank it.


    "Be careful, don''t hurt yourself, if not, you can let a stuntman do it." Ryan pointed to the bruise on Hugh Jackman''s arm.


    It must have been bumped into during filming just now.


    This is unavoidable. When shooting action scenes, actors will have some bruises to some extent.


    Hugh-Jackman stretched his arms, "Go back to apply ice at night, and you''ll be fine soon."


    Ryan patted him on the shoulder and said nothing.


    The crew took a break for a while and continued filming.


    During the whole morning, almost all of Hugh-Jackman''s scenes, besides, there was only one scene of Anne-Hathaway.


    Because Anne-Hathaway went through a lot of rehearsals and professional acting teachers in the early stage, her performance was much better than that in the audition, and she passed after only calling stop twice.


    Generally speaking, the shooting in the morning went smoothly without any trouble.


    At noon, the crew provided a hearty lunch with more than 20 kinds of meat, as well as a lot of fruits, salads, butter, bread and other foods.


    Crew staff can choose at will, buffet style.


    The food was made to order from one of the better local restaurants.


    Except for the earliest filming of "The Blair Witch", Ryan has never saved on diet, and the dietary conditions of almost every crew can be ranked in the forefront of Hollywood.


    Enjoying a hearty meal after hours of hard work can be relaxing.


    What''s more, Ryan prefers to save money on actors'' remuneration rather than food and drink. The actor with the highest salary in "X-Men" does not meet the minimum standards of Hollywood''s second-tier actors.


    It can be said that the crew has saved a lot of money in terms of actors'' remuneration.


    Holding the dinner plate, Ryan randomly chose a good-looking steak and some mashed potatoes, plus a glass of milk, and sat on the dining table to enjoy it.


    To be honest, the taste is not very good, just barely okay.


    Of course this is only for his personal taste.


    "You should eat more fruit."


    While talking, Sofia Coppola walked over with Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman.


    Ryan raised his head and glanced at Sofia Coppola who was speaking. There was no surprise. Her dinner plate was full of salads and other foods.


    Even Anne-Hathaway and Hugh-Jackman''s dinner plates did not contain meat, at most there was a piece of butter or beans.


    "Please, I don''t need to keep fit." Ryan rolled his eyes.


    Take fruits, vegetables, salads and other foods for lunch, and it is estimated that there will be no need to shoot in the afternoon, and he will panic because of hunger.


    The three sat down, and Anne-Hathaway frowned as she ate the salad on the plate, looking a little hard to swallow.


    It''s not that the taste is bad, but that she really has had enough.


    For a period of time, she can only eat a little vegetable protein every day. Besides, all kinds of staple foods are fruits and salads, plus a few thin slices of bread.


    "Ryan, I heard you didn''t attend the premiere of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace"!" Anne-Hathaway simply put down the tableware and asked about other things.


    Sixteen years later, the Star Wars series was released again, and the eyes of the entire North America were focused on the premiere of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace".


    The scale of Hollywood stars present is comparable to that of an Oscar ceremony.


    Ryan, however, did not go.


    "No time."


    Ryan took a sip of milk and said lightly, "Also, I don''t want to see the top executives of 20th Century Fox."


    As soon as the words fell, Hugh Jackman couldn''t help but touch Anne-Hathaway, telling her not to continue talking about this topic


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    Anne-Hathaway was a little embarrassed and overwhelmed, she just forgot about it.


    "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace''s opening weekend is counted, and George has set a record."


    Sofia Coppola said with some emotion: "The box office on the first day was 28.54 million U.S. dollars. Before Friday, the North American box office of the film had reached 40.84 million U.S. dollars, an astonishing figure."


    It was released on Wednesday, and in two days on Wednesday and Thursday, it earned 40.84 million US dollars from the North American box office market.


    As you can imagine, what a terrifying number this is.


    "How much is the box office in the first weekend?" Ryan asked looking up.


    "US$64.8 million." Sofia Coppola said a figure.


    This is the box office data sent by Natalie Portman over the phone.


    For this reason, she deliberately showed off in front of Scarlett Johansson, who was so angry that Scarlett Johansson almost didn''t go berserk.


    "In five days, 100 million U.S. dollars in box office was earned, which is indeed George Lucas''s first Star Wars film in 16 years." Hugh Jackman had a look of disbelief on his face.


    George Lucas once again proved the success of the Star Wars franchise.


    Sixteen years later, the first part of the trilogy, "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", was released in just five days, and the North American box office of the film exceeded 100 million US dollars.


    This is a moment worthy of being recorded in history.


    "It seems that I need to call to congratulate George when I go back." Ryan shrugged.


    In his view, the success of "Star Wars Prequel: The Phantom Menace" is no surprise, and it is even just a beginning. The next trilogy in the future, the Star Wars series will still be successful.


    There are many franchises in Hollywood but none of them can be as successful as the Star Wars franchise.


    For a long time to come, the glory of the Star Wars series will continue.


    "Ryan, do you think "Inception" released in July can surpass "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" and win the North American box office champion in the summer!" Anne-Hathaway suddenly asked a very sharp question. question.


    Hugh Jackman on the side coughed directly.


    Ryan gave her a weird look, "How is that possible!"


    "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is a sequel, and Inception is an original, so it''s definitely not going to be as good at the box office."


    "But..." Anne-Hathaway hesitated, as if she wanted to say something.


    "Okay, Annie." Ryan interrupted her, "With the box office trend of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", there is no doubt that it will win the summer file, and even the annual North American box office champion."


    After speaking, Ryan wiped his mouth, got up and left the table.


    George Lukes has helped him a lot, and the relationship between the two has always been good, so it''s not suitable to talk about such a sensitive topic.


    Most importantly, Ryan clearly remembers one thing. With the completion of the "Star Wars Prequel" trilogy, George Lukes will have plans to retire.


    In his previous life, George Lukes chose to sell Lucasfilm to Disney for $4.05 billion.


    This includes the copyright of the Star Wars series of films.


    So Ryan takes his relationship with George Lukes very seriously.


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    After filming the scenes of Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway, the crew started a special session and came to the winery outside the suburbs.


    Andrews-Smith has been here for a few days, transforming the buildings inside the winery into more like a concentration camp.


    Next, the crew will shoot a relatively large scene here, the plot of the concentration camp at the beginning of the film.


    During the period, there was a small problem. The young actor who played the role of Magneto in his childhood, his parents refused to shoot in the rain.


    In fact, there is no real rain, it is artificial rain.


    It''s just that his parents insisted that this would damage the child''s health, and refused to shoot unless the crew could increase their pay.


    In desperation, the crew had to find another young actor temporarily.


    As for the temporary increase in salary!


    Without even thinking about it, Ryan directly chose to substitute.


    If he agrees, his parents will ask for an increase in the film again when the filming is halfway through, whether to give it or not!


    It''s better to just change an actor.


    However, when the crew was just about to start filming, they ran into trouble again.


    There was a heavy rain in Houston that day, which could only delay one day of shooting time.


    The weather in Houston the next morning has not completely cleared up, and there is still a drizzle falling from the sky.


    The advantage is that there is no artificial rainfall at all, and you can shoot directly.


    The downside is that many places have turned into mud ponds, and the temperature is relatively low. After the entire scene is filmed, it is estimated that all the extras in the scene will turn into a pile of clay figurines, and there is a risk of catching a cold.


    Rui En specially asked people to buy a lot of **** from the local Chinese supermarket to make soup. Before and after the shooting, everyone had a bowl of **** soup to avoid catching a cold.


    Some scenes need to be filmed at night, and it is easy to catch a cold if you don��t drink something to repel the cold.


    Of course, many people are not used to the taste of **** soup, but faced with Ryan''s request, they had to choose to drink it.


    Under the awning, Ryan took a look at the sky outside, and it was gradually getting darker, then he said to the crew, "You can start."


    The crew members nodded, and came to the front of the extras, holding a loudspeaker, "The third scene, the first scene, start shooting."


    In the middle of the barbed wire fence, a group of people without any facial expressions, as if they were numb, walked step by step on the muddy road, and on both sides could see a Japanese soldier with live ammunition.


    Magneto, who was underage, walked slowly forward with his parents, looking out of the barbed wire from time to time. Every person who was working had a slave-like digital symbol brand on his arm.


    The next moment, the army soldiers began to separate the crowd, and some underage children were left behind, while the adults walked towards another passage.


    The parents with anxious faces continued to walk forward with Magneto, as if they wanted to get away with it, but were forcibly separated from the parents by the Japanese soldiers.


    In the film, Magneto is shown for the first time, the superpower of mutants.


    "stop!"


    Ryan suddenly stopped shouting at this moment, and said, "I just lacked a trace of appeal."


    "Take a few minutes and take another shot."


    After resting for a while, the second shooting encountered problems again. Just halfway through, the little actor who played Magneto accidentally fell down and had to shoot again.


    For a group play like this, it is inevitable to encounter various small problems during the shooting process. Sometimes a very simple shot often needs to be shot several times.


    It was not until the fifth shooting that it finally passed.


    In fact, the shooting of "X-Men" is not too difficult.


    According to Ryan''s shooting plan, the shooting in Houston can be finished before July, and the crew returns to Los Angeles to shoot indoor scenes.


    By the end of September, all the shots of the entire film can be shot, leaving at least half a year for post-production.


    "X-Men" is a superhero movie that requires a lot of special effects scenes, even more than "Inception" which is going to be released in July.


    Not only has a large number of special effects personnel been sent from the digital field, but even Industrial Light & Magic has a special effects production team.


    Technology in the digital field, although it has been constantly improving.


    However, as the number one special effects production company in Hollywood, Industrial Light & Magic''s technical level is slightly higher than that in the digital field.


    For example, the filming process of "X-Men" was extensively used. The shooting method of physical props combined with computer special effects was the first one used by Industrial Light and Magic.


    Another special effect capture technology that is widely used in the film will be handed over to Weta Studios.


    Every special effects studio has what it is best at. For example, industrial light and magic��s physical props combined with computer special effects shooting methods, and digital models. Stan Winston is a famous model master in Hollywood, and Weta Studio is good at Special effect capture technology.


    It can be said that the special effects production of "X-Men" includes the three best special effects studios in the world.


    Even in the previous life, Industrial Light & Magic, Digital Realm, and Weta Studios were the top special effects studios.


    As time went by, the location shooting ended one by one. During the period, all the main members of the crew and the governor had dinner together and tasted the local cuisine of Houston.


    "It is almost impossible for a non-adapted film, non-sequel film, to have a box office of over 100 million dollars in its first week."


    Just after shooting a scene, Ryan took a break and chatted with Helen next to him, "As time goes by, the situation of Hollywood original movies will become worse and worse, and the prices of various adaptation copyrights will continue to increase. rise."


    "So you asked Orion Pictures to buy various adaptation copyrights?" Helen looked at Anne-Hathaway who was not far away, "Including even the game copyrights of "Tomb Raider" and "Resident Evil."


    Game adaptation copyright is considered a new thing in Hollywood, and almost no film company will spend tens of millions of dollars to shoot a film adapted from a game.


    At least for now, there is only one film company, Orion Films, which has spent tens of millions of dollars to shoot "Tomb Raider".


    "What do you want to say!" Ryan knew Helen well, so he would not talk about the game adaptation copyright for no reason.


    "How about letting Charlie star in "Resident Evil"?" Helen asked frankly.


    Orion Films owns many adaptation copyrights, but apart from "Tomb Raider" which is currently being filmed, there is only one TV series adaptation copyright and "Resident Evil".


    The former is a film with three female protagonists, only "Resident Evil" is completely female.


    "resident Evil"!


    Ryan thought for a while and said, "Orion Pictures has no plans to shoot "Resident Evil" for the time being, at least not yet."


    "As for Charlie, there will be a role for her in a while."


    The North American box office of the original version of this film has not been very high, barely tens of millions of dollars, and the main source of box office is overseas markets.


    It is best to choose an unknown newcomer actor, which can save a lot of money.


    Of course, if Charlize-Theron has enough North American box office appeal in the future, Ryan doesn''t mind personally supporting a member of the $20 million club.


    On June 18, the traditional hand-painted animation feature film "Tarzan" produced by Disney was released, and the scale of the first-day opening exceeded 3,000 movie theaters.


    The film earned $34.1 million at the box office in three days in its first weekend, second only to "The Lion King" at $40.9 million.


    Far higher than the "Mulan" released last year, Disney finally felt proud for a while. Traditional hand-painted animation films are not without market.


    At least with the box office trend of "Tarzan", it is not difficult for this film to achieve commercial success.


    But Disney has to face one thing. The budget cost of "Tarzan" is as high as 150 million U.S. dollars. Unless it can reach the box office of 300 million U.S. dollars, it will be difficult to recover the cost through the North American box office.


    From a revenue point of view, this film is not comparable to "The Lion King" at all, and it is even far inferior to "Toy Story" produced by Pixar Animation Studios and "Ice Age" produced by Blue Sky Studios.


    "Tarzan" is not a failed film, but it is difficult to meet Disney''s expectations in terms of the return on investment ratio.


    As the director of the film, Chris Barker soon got news that Disney executives rejected his shooting plan, but wanted to use "Tarzan" as the theme to make a Tarzan cartoon series, which he would direct and shoot .


    This is not an animated feature film, just a cartoon.


    From an animated feature film director in charge of a billion-dollar project to a cartoon animation director, it is obviously unacceptable for Chris Barker.


    "Hello, Mr. Barker."


    In a coffee shop not far from the Disney headquarters building, Nancy Utley sat down at a table, called the waiter over, and ordered two cups of coffee.


    Looking at the calm-looking Chris Barker on the opposite side, she showed a smile, "Mr. Barker, you are very welcome to join Orion Pictures. As for the issue of liquidated damages, there will be someone in charge."


    The contact with Chris Buck has never been interrupted, but Chris Buck is very firm in his refusal. It was not until "Tarzan" was released and Disney canceled the next filming plan that Chris Buck''s attitude changed.


    Chris Buck was silent for a while, "I need to see Mr. Gosling in person."


    In charge of the animation department of Orion Pictures, the temptation to continue to create animated feature films, even 3D animated feature films, made it difficult for him to refuse again.


    It''s just that before that, he needs a promise, a promise from Ryan Gosling.


    Nancy Utley gently put down the coffee cup, "Mr. Gosling, he is currently filming in Houston, and it will take some time before he returns to Los Angeles."


    "I can wait." Chris Buck said in a deep voice.


    There are many things that only Ryan Gosling can decide.


    "Okay." Nancy Utley said lightly.


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    Summer is always the hottest stage of the year in the North American box office market, and it is also the most competitive time.


    In May, "Star Wars Prequel: The Phantom Menace" was released, and the box office in North America exceeded US$100 million in less than five days.


    In June, there was a sequel film "Ace Powers 2" produced by New Line Films, which earned 54.91 million US dollars at the box office in the first three days of the weekend.


    In addition, there are "Tarzan" produced by Disney, "Fake Dad" produced by Sony Pictures, and the commercial masterpiece "The Mummy" produced by Universal Pictures.


    This year''s summer season has just started less than two months ago, and the North American box office market has evolved into a war without gunpowder.


    In the next two months, it is expected that there will be more commercial films released.


    However, on the last day of June, the "X-Men" crew wrapped up location shooting in Houston.


    Early the next morning, Ryan took a flight back to Los Angeles.


    "Inception" is scheduled to be released on July 2, and it will be released simultaneously in more than 30 countries and regions around the world, including across the Pacific Ocean.


    In a few years, as a foreign film, it is impossible to introduce and release it on the other side of the Pacific in the summer.


    Commonly known as: Domestic Film Protection Month.


    Many countries have similar protection policies, but in different ways.


    When Ryan returned to Los Angeles, the advertising slogans of "Inception" were already everywhere in North America, and the promotional posters of "Inception" could be seen in the conspicuous positions of almost every movie theater lobby.


    The scale of publicity is much larger than that of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", which was released some time ago.


    In addition, there are a large number of derivative products, which are shipped from the other side of the Pacific Ocean to some countries in North America and Europe, and are gradually dispersed into the warehouses of every movie theater and distributor.


    In addition, on the Internet, Orion Films'' viral marketing has been going on for a long time. Relying on the Google search engine software, the topic of "Inception" has spread to every corner of the Internet.


    Since May, there have been topics about dreams, spinning tops, etc. on the Internet, and most people are confused.


    The promotion and marketing of "Inception" is different from ordinary films. It did not directly announce the plot of the film, but continuously released news one by one, gradually attracting the curiosity of movie fans, and even turned into word of mouth.


    As an original film, and it is a film with a somewhat complicated plot setting, first of all, fans need to understand some plot settings, such as dream technology, conscious crime, your brain is the crime scene, dreams and reality coexist, etc. .


    Otherwise, a film that the audience cannot understand will only end up on the street.


    Of course, offline promotion is also one of the key points. Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and major cities in some overseas countries have held many large-scale promotional activities one after another. Giant promotional posters have been hung outside landmark buildings in many cities.


    Orion Pictures paid an astronomical publicity budget for this.


    The original Warner Bros. gave "Inception" a $100 million global promotional budget.


    Although the global publicity budget of the Orion Films Project did not reach 100 million U.S. dollars, it was as high as more than 60 million U.S. dollars.


    Converting the current 60 million U.S. dollars into the original era, it has almost reached about 100 million U.S. dollars.


    It can be seen that Orion Pictures has great confidence in the release of "Inception".


    In fact, publicity is only a means, and the ultimate goal of the film company is nothing more than getting more audiences into the cinema.


    On the day he returned to Los Angeles, Ryan did not go directly back to the Bel-Air mansion to rest, but greeted the crew members of "Men X" and asked Daniel Green to drive to Orion Films.


    In the next few days, the crew of "Men X" will shoot some relatively minor shots first, at least before "Inception" is officially released, Ryan can''t concentrate on filming.


    "Is there anything more important in the recent period!"


    Ryan sat comfortably on the boss chair, asked his secretary John-Denise to make a large cup of wolfberry tea, and took a sip of it with a sweet taste.


    Nancy Utley, who was sitting opposite, flipped through a record in her hand, "Warner Bros. just called and hoped that both parties would try their best to avoid unnecessary competition."


    Jon Felthammer''s main energy was put on the acquisition of MGM, and a lot of work inside Orion Pictures was temporarily handed over to Nancy Utley.


    "Warner Bros. has two films released in July, one is "Wild Storm" released on June 30, starring Will Smith, and the film budget is as high as 180 million U.S. dollars."


    There was a strange look in Nancy-Utley''s eyes. As the biggest competitor of "Inception", the box office of "Wild Wild" was only 7 million US dollars on the first day, and its reputation was extremely bad. C��.


    Predictably, Warner Bros. is about to face a big failure.


    "The box office and word-of-mouth of this film were not very good at the premiere. Warner Bros. has decided to cancel the next promotional budget. Another film is "Eyes Opening" starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman ", which is expected to be released on July 13."


    "The Wild Storm" has an extremely poor audience reputation, and failure is inevitable.


    Warner Bros. did not want to invest $65 million in "Eyes Wide Opener", facing failure again, and even had fierce competition with Orion Pictures.


    Even with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman''s husband-and-wife team, Warner Bros. still dare not underestimate Ryan''s "Inception" directed by himself.


    Unless you''re an idiot, no studio in Hollywood will underestimate any film that Ryan himself directs.


    Hearing Nicole Kidman''s name, Ryan had a strange look on his face, "Yes."


    "Is there anything else!"


    "Eye Wide Opener" is a thriller drama, while "Inception" is an action sci-fi movie. There is not much overlap between the audiences of the two movies.


    What''s more, the cooperation between Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. is not bad, and there is no need for fierce competition.


    "Stan Lee, I hope to attend the premiere of "Inception"." Nancy Utley said some unexpected news.


    Stan Lee!


    "Promise him and send him an invitation letter in my name." Ryan tapped his fingers and decided to agree.


    Even, you can take the opportunity to resolve the agreement between Marvel Comics and Stan Lee.


    "Chris Barker, I guess he will come over in a while." Nancy Utley continued.


    "Take him directly to the reception room." Ryan''s eyes lit up.


    The addition of Chris Barker can definitely bring the animation department of Orion Pictures to a higher level, and dig a corner of Disney by the way.


    Without Chris Barker joining in the future, Disney Animation Studios will sink completely.


    "By the way, the negotiation with the Pentagon has initially reached a cooperation agreement," Nancy Utley said, and took out a cooperation agreement and handed it to Ryan.


    After taking a look at it, Ryan casually put down the agreement, "Prepare the crew as soon as possible, and let Charlie play the baroness."


    That''s what he said was right for Charlize-Theron.


    In mainstream Hollywood commercial films, the vast majority of female protagonists are beautiful vases, and there are very few roles that can show acting skills and personal charm.


    "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" is slightly different. In the plot of the whole film, the baroness plays the role of threading the needle. The most rare thing is that there are many action scenes, which is very suitable for Charlize-Theron.


    "I''ll contact Charlie as soon as possible." Nancy Utley didn''t look surprised.


    Orion Films seldom invites some top Hollywood stars to play. Most of the time, they choose second- and third-tier actors, or simply newcomers, with only a few exceptions, such as Charlize Theron.


    According to the current development trend of Charlize-Theron, maybe in a few years, she will be able to become a member of the $20 million club, and she will not need to star in "Resident Evil" at all.


    After talking about the details of the preparations for "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra", Nancy Utley got up and said goodbye.


    Not long.


    In the reception room of Orion Films, Ryan flipped through a shooting plan and fell into deep thought. Chris Buck, who was sitting opposite him, twisted his body constantly, and seemed a little nervous.


    When he came here this time, he not only hoped to join Orion Films, but also brought a shooting plan and three script outlines.


    That''s right, there are three script outlines with completely different styles.


    "musical!"


    Seeing the last outline of the script, Ryan was slightly taken aback. It seemed to be very similar to the plot of "Frozen" directed and filmed by Chris Barker himself in his previous life.


    "The animation department of Orion Pictures is currently preparing to produce a 3D animation feature film "Rapunzel". In a short time, there is no energy to produce another 3D animation feature film." He is telling the truth.


    The animation department of Orion Pictures has just been established, and it is impossible to produce multiple animated feature films at the same time like DreamWorks Animation Studio, Pixar Animation Studio, and Disney.


    "It''s the 3D animated feature film adapted from the Grimm''s fairy tale "Rapunzel"!" Chris Barker asked in a disappointed tone.


    The news that Orion Pictures is preparing to shoot a 3D animated feature film adapted from the Grimm''s fairy tale "Rapunzel" has long been rumored inside Disney.


    Members of the original team of "Mulan" have transformed themselves. Not only have they joined Orion Pictures, they are also preparing to produce a 3D animated feature film.


    This incident surprised many employees within Disney.


    Orion Films was not satisfied with Blue Sky Studios, and even set up another animation production department, engaged in the production of 3D animation feature films.


    Beyond that, there appears to be a close collaboration with DreamWorks Animation.


    That''s never a good thing for Disney.


    "good."


    Ryan put down the filming plan in his hand Looking at the somewhat disappointed Chris Barker, he said: "However, the setting of this musical is very interesting; I hope you can continue to improve the plot of the script , which can be used as a next-step production plan.��


    "Of course this process will take a long time."


    Ryan didn''t plan to make Frozen until "Rapunzel" was released.


    First, the animation department of Orion Pictures needs to be familiar with the production technology of 3D animation feature films. Second, it is almost impossible to achieve the effect of the original "Frozen" with the current production level.


    "I have enough patience." Chris Barker couldn''t help showing a look of excitement.


    "Then I want to say that Orion Films welcomes you to join." Ryan stood up and hugged Chris Buck.


    Next, Chris Barker will not resign from Disney immediately. The Orion Films legal department needs to calculate his liquidated damages and every treaty in the contract, find an excuse, and formally submit a resignation application to Disney.


    Thereby minimizing the amount of liquidated damages.


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 Chapter 307： massage

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    "I heard Ryan Gosling came back from Houston today."


    Tom Cruise is sitting on the sofa, watching a talk show on TV, in which Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron and his wife Nicole Kidman are promoting "Inception".


    "I returned to Los Angeles yesterday morning."


    Nicole Kidman came over with a cup of coffee and placed it in front of Tom Cruise, "Still worried about the release of "Eyes Wide Shut"!"


    "Eye Wide Opener" is another collaboration between Tom Cruise and Warner Bros. It is very critical and even related to the next cooperation plan.


    "Ryan Gosling, Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron, it''s hard to fail."


    Tom Cruise withdrew his gaze from the TV, "Otherwise, 20th Century Fox would not have easily backed down when facing Ryan Gosling and "Inception"."


    "Inception" will be released on July 2, and "Eyes Opener" will be released on July 16, a full two weeks apart.


    Logically speaking, the two films will not have much competition.


    (July 13th on Baidu Encyclopedia should be the premiere time, and the official North American release date of the film is July 16th).


    However, the box office of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", which was released in May, was astonishing. It sold well in both the North American and overseas box office markets. Many evaluation agencies in Hollywood directly gave a global box office forecast of at least 800 million US dollars.


    Once "Inception" becomes another "Star Wars Prequel: The Phantom Menace", then "Eye Wide Opener" will encounter the same treatment as "Notting Hill" some time ago.


    "Notting Hill" is starring Julia Roberts, as one of the most famous female stars in Hollywood, still can''t stop "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace".


    Fortunately, the shooting cost of "Notting Hill" is only 42 million US dollars, and the content of the film is very unique.


    It tells the story of Anna, a big Hollywood star who went to the UK to shoot, and accidentally went to a small bookstore in Notting Hill to buy books, and she fell in love with the shy boss William.


    This film is Julia Roberts, as the most famous actress in Hollywood, went to England to shoot a film


    A lot of content is simply a replica of Julia Roberts'' real life.


    Although the box office of the film has not exploded, it has been relatively stable, and it can rely on long-term screenings to accumulate box office.


    By the way, this is a British film, not a Hollywood film, and is the highest grossing British film of all time.


    However, "Eye Wide Opener" is a horror film, and its box office is concentrated in the first few weeks of its release. It is impossible to rely on long-term screenings like "Notting Hill".


    "What do you think of "Inception"!" Tom Cruise asked his wife Nicole Kidman suddenly.


    As one of the main actors of the film, Nicole Kidman has naturally seen the screening of "Inception".


    "outstanding."


    Nicole Kidman hesitated for a moment, and said: "The theater company has given a screening scale of 3,500 cinemas, which is even comparable to "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace."


    This is not her own evaluation of "Inception", but from a group of theater companies.


    July is the most competitive summer season of the year, and the fact that a group of theater companies can produce 3,500 movie theaters is enough to explain everything.


    In contrast, she had watched the test screening of "Eye Wide Opener", which was obviously a level worse than "Inception".


    It''s just a lot of words, Nicole - Kidman can''t speak, she has roles in both films, and it''s best if they can be a big hit at the box office.


    Tom Cruise nodded silently, and decided to wait for the box office premiere of "Inception" tomorrow.


    Once "Inception" hits the box office on the first day, he can discuss with Warner Bros. to postpone the release of "Eye Wide Opener" by one to two weeks, and stagger the viewing period of "Inception".


    Leaving the Orion Films building in the evening, Ryan drove through North Hollywood and took a special look at the haunted house he bought before.


    Since the filming of "Chain Saw" was temporarily suspended, the haunted house has been basically vacant, and only occasionally came to take pictures when filming "Reaper".


    After looking at it from a distance, he didn''t intend to stop, and continued to drive in the direction of Beverly, and gradually drove outside the Bel Air mansion.


    Through the car window, Ryan could see that there seemed to be several more cars outside the gate, and some people sneakily took pictures with their cameras.


    On the side not far from the gate, there was even a news broadcast van owned by Fox TV Station parked.


    Don''t ask, they must be some paparazzi reporters who came to secretly take pictures.


    With less than a day left before the release of "Inception", the enthusiasm of the North American media for the leading actors in the film has not diminished, but intensified.


    Ryan ignored it, drove into the gate, then turned off the engine, got out of the car and walked into the living room.


    When I came to the second floor, I saw Charlize Theron sitting on the sofa, reading a script with both hands, with a very serious expression.


    Ryan walked slowly to Charlize-Theron, put his hand on her smooth jade shoulder, and said in a low voice, "Charlie, do you need a massage for you!"


    Charlize-Theron froze for a moment, turned around and saw that it was Ryan, couldn''t help but rolled her eyes, and immediately leaned back, "Give me a shoulder squeeze."


    "I''ve been busy with publicity these days, and my shoulders seem a little uncomfortable."


    "Inception" has a lot of promotional activities, almost fully scheduled.


    "Happy to oblige."


    Ryan put his hands on her shoulders and kneaded them gently, as if he was playing with a beautiful piece of art, "It''s a pity that Cindy is not here, otherwise I can relax completely tonight."


    Charlize Theron put down the script, stretched out her hand to comb her hair, and enjoyed it comfortably, "You can call Penelope Cruz over, she has been in Los Angeles recently."


    Since the filming of "Terminator 3", Penelope Cruz will come over occasionally to get together.


    "Good suggestion." Ryan helped Charlize Theron massage for a while, and then sat next to her on the sofa, took out his phone and sent Penelope Cruz a text message.


    Ask her to come over and have a get-together at night.


    ""Beauty Undercover"!"


    Ryan picked up the script and took a look, "Warner Bros. project?"


    Charlize Theron nodded, and then said helplessly: "My salary is too high, and the crew would rather invite Sandra Bullock to play the role."


    The investment in the entire film is only 45 million US dollars, and Charlize-Theron''s salary alone is at least 10 million US dollars.


    This is the salary before "Inception" was released.


    Once "Inception" is a big hit at the box office, her salary can increase a lot.


    As for Sandra Bullock, she is not an ordinary Hollywood actor either. She has starred in "Speed" with a global box office of 350 million US dollars and "Love at Second Sight".


    "The basic remuneration can be exchanged for North American box office share."


    Ryan held the script in one hand and put his arm around Charlize-Theron, suggesting, "That''s a good script."


    This film had a North American box office of 106 million US dollars and a global box office of 212 million US dollars in its previous life. It was also a film with a female protagonist. Ryan remembered that there seemed to be a sequel film.


    "Okay, I''ll tell Helen." Charlize Theron chose to agree without any hesitation. She had no doubts about Ryan''s vision.


    With her current popularity and influence, as long as she promises to lower her salary and ask for a share of the North American box office, it is not difficult to get this role.


    "It is estimated that in the next period of time, I am afraid that you will be busier than now."


    Ryan smelled the fragrance from Charlize Theron, and said: "Orion Pictures plans to cooperate with the Pentagon to shoot an action movie "Special Forces". I think the role of the baroness in it is very suitable for you."


    "Special Forces"!


    baroness!


    "It''s Hasbro''s Special Forces!" Charlize Theron seemed to have heard the name of "Special Forces" and the Baroness.


    "That''s right, it''s an adaptation of Hasbro''s Special Forces." Ryan explained a bit, "The Pentagon hopes this film can be used as a promotional film for military recruitment."


    She''s no Hollywood rookieknows what Pentagon support and recruiting promotional videos mean.


    The next moment, Charlize Theron hugged Ryan''s neck with both hands, half-kneeling on the sofa, their faces were almost touching, "Ryan, how do you want me to repay you!"


    As she spoke, Charlize Theron couldn''t help twisting slowly, and Ryan could clearly see the black **** lace underwear under her pajamas, as well as a large area of ??snow-white skin.


    "What do you say!" Ryan felt that the male hormones in his body were constantly rising, and couldn''t help holding Charlize-Theron''s waist with both hands, and integrated her whole body into his own.


    While the two were constantly flirting, there was a sound of high heels landing outside, "It seems that I came at the right time."


    Penelope Cruz walked in wearing a translucent silk dress, looked at the two hugging each other, walked over with a smile on her face, and then took off her clothes one by one.


    "Let''s enjoy it together."


    Before the words were finished, Penelope Cruz couldn''t help giggling, and the laughter seemed to be full of joy.


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 Chapter 308： $800 million expected

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    The premiere box office of "The Wild Storm" produced by Warner Bros. did not meet expectations, which cast a shadow over the summer holidays that had already entered the peak period.


    If the box office of 7 million US dollars on the first day, not only did not meet the expectations of Warner Bros., it can even be described as a failure.


    Then, with the $6.19 million box office harvested the next day, Warner Bros. once again ushered in a big bad news.


    If it is an ordinary film, it is still a good box office result, but the investment of this film is as high as 180 million U.S. dollars. It was released in two days, and the box office in North America was less than 20 million U.S. dollars.


    It almost announced one thing. The next box office of "The Wild Storm" is unlikely to have a big explosion. Warner Bros. can only look forward to the film''s overseas box office results.


    What''s more, on July 2nd, Ryan and Orion Pictures will jointly present the long-awaited "Inception" by fans.


    A film that is rumored to be almost as good as "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace".


    Due to the hot promotion of "Inception", many people began to compare "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" with it.


    Orion Films took the opportunity to release some news that seems to be true and false, which makes the whole film cast a veil of mystery.


    On the morning of July 2nd, outside the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Ryan, Leonardo-DiCaprio, Charlize-Theron, Nicole-Kidman and other cast members walked through the red carpet, and the two sides ushered in Countless fans cheered.


    Not long after, when they came to the media area, several people were united and friendly like a family, with smiles on their faces, they cooperated with the media reporters and fans to take pictures.


    The premiere of "Inception" undoubtedly attracted the attention of countless media and movie fans in North America. A large number of invited guests appeared on the red carpet, and there were many first-line Hollywood stars.


    However, Tom Cruise did not seem to be seen.


    "Tom, why didn''t you come here with you?" Ryan asked Nicole Kidman in a low voice, taking the opportunity of taking a group photo.


    "He needs to come with several members of the crew of "Eye Wide Opener." Nicole Kidman replied calmly.


    Tom Cruise is the leading actor of "Eyes Wide Opener", and he needs to rely on the popularity of the premiere of "Inception" to increase the exposure of the film.


    Of course, Nicole Kidman, as one of the main actors of "Inception", couldn''t walk the red carpet with Tom Cruise.


    After posing a few poses, Ryan took the lead and walked towards the interview area, followed by Leonardo DiCaprio, "I heard that Will Smith lost his temper yesterday and almost got into trouble with the producer Barry Joseph." Sen quarreled."


    Will-Smith has starred in blockbuster films such as "Bad Boys", "Independence Day", and "Men in Black", and is regarded as an iconic figure in the black community in Hollywood.


    However, "Wild Wild" was released, and the box office on the first day was not satisfactory. It was like a basin of cold water falling from the sky, and Will Smith was completely cold.


    "What do you want to say!" Ryan looked back at him. Leonardo DiCaprio''s tone just now was somewhat gloating.


    Leonardo DiCaprio looked around subconsciously, and said in a faint voice, "Warner Bros. is going to face a lot of trouble. It''s going to be troublesome at the box office."


    Speaking of this, he paused for a moment, and continued: "I got news that many underage viewers bought tickets for "Wild Storm" yesterday, but watched another movie in the screening hall."


    "South Park from Warner Bros., an R-rated traditional hand-drawn feature-length film."


    It''s no small feat to pay enough for a PG-13 movie ticket to watch an R-rated one.


    Once the matter is exposed, Warner Bros. not only needs to face attacks from the media, but also faces questions from underage protection organizations such as the National Parent-Teacher Association, and even investigations by the federal judiciary.


    Regardless of whether this matter has anything to do with Warner Bros., as the producer of the two films, Warner Bros. is the first to bear the brunt.


    (This is a real event.)


    "That''s enough, let''s stop here, don''t talk to anyone."


    Ryan said with a very serious look: "Remember, this matter has nothing to do with us."


    The original version caused a lot of trouble, not only the media and a group of underage protection organizations stood up and loudly accused Warner Bros. and Hollywood, but even US President Clinton in the White House publicly condemned this incident.


    "Don''t worry." Leonardo DiCaprio nodded.


    He naturally knew the seriousness of the matter. As a Hollywood star, it was not suitable for him to express any opinions.


    Accusing Warner Bros. is undoubtedly tantamount to standing on the opposite side of all Hollywood film companies, and being blacklisted by Warner Bros. for cooperation.


    As for defending Warner Bros!


    It is an act of courting death.


    The best way, as Ryan said, is to act as if you don''t know anything and don''t say anything.


    As the two walked into the interview area, a female reporter from a TV station under Time Warner greeted them. As the director and leading actor of the film, they definitely needed to be interviewed.


    "Mr. Gosling, what is your expectation for the box office of "Inception"?" The female reporter asked with a microphone.


    "It depends on whether you''re asking about the first-day box office, the first-weekend box office, or the global box office," Ryan said, shrugging.


    "Naturally the global box office."


    The female reporter blinked her eyes and explained in a timely manner: "As we all know, "Inception" has been released simultaneously in more than 30 countries and regions around the world."


    Even Hollywood, which is the world''s film center, has few films that can be released simultaneously in many countries and regions around the world every year.


    "Inception" is one of them, and it is even the first film of Orion Films to be released simultaneously in multiple countries and regions around the world.


    "Rush Hour 1" was only released simultaneously in North America and Southeast Asia, not in multiple countries around the world.


    Once "Inception" is successfully released globally simultaneously, Orion Films can fully claim to become the seventh Hollywood film company with the ability to release simultaneously globally.


    MGM has lost its overseas distribution channels, and overseas distribution can only rely on several other traditional Hollywood giants.


    Ryan thought for a moment and said, "At least $800 million."


    "What!" The female reporter couldn''t believe her ears.


    Leonardo DiCaprio on the side also had the expression of seeing a ghost.


    Except for "Titanic" and "Jurassic Park", only "The Lion King" and "Independence Day" have a global box office of more than 800 million U.S. dollars. Even "Terminator 3" is far from 800 million U.S. dollars. There is a big gap.


    Other than that, only "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace," which is currently in theaters, has the potential to reach $800 million worldwide.


    "Mr. Gosling, are you sure you said 800 million US dollars!" The female reporter''s voice trembled with excitement, big news, big news enough to detonate North America.


    "Yes."


    Ryan said lightly: "At least 800 million US dollars in the global box office can meet my expectations."


    After speaking, he gave Leonardo DiCaprio a wink, and walked forward quickly.


    The next questions were left to Leonardo DiCaprio and other crew chiefs.


    "Mr. Leonardo, what do you think of the global box office forecast of US$800 million that the director of the film, Mr. Gosling, said just now?" The female reporter pointed the microphone at Leonardo-DiCaprio .


    Facing the expectant female reporter, Leonardo DiCaprio was suddenly speechless. He didn''t know how to answer the **** global box office of 800 million US dollars.


    Walking into the lounge, Ryan hugged George Lucas who had just walked over.


    "Global $800 million box office forecast!"


    George Lucas obviously heard the content of the interview just now, and said exaggeratedly: "Ryan, you will ignite public opinion in North America. After the premiere, you will be surrounded by countless media reporters."


    "George, are you reminding me that I need to leave the premiere early!" Ryan showed an indifferent look.


    No matter how the media will comment, or even sharply criticize, at least one thing is beyond doubt, he has the qualifications to call out a global box office forecast of 800 million US dollars.


    "It seems that you are very confident."


    George Lucas couldn''t help laughing, "Twentieth Century Fox and Tom Rothman made the dumbest decision ever."


    The relationship between Hollywood film companies is very complicated, with both competition and occasional cooperation.


    However, similar to 20th Century Fox''s approach, it simply completely pushed Ryan and Orion Pictures to the opposite side, leaving no room for relaxation.


    "Twentieth Century Fox will pay for this sooner or later." Ryan made no secret of his dislike for Twentieth Century Fox.


    He is not afraid of anyone knowing about this matter, UU reading www.uukanshu. com is even going to meet Rupert Murdoch, the head of News Corporation, in person at the right time.


    The two chatted for a while, and Ryan introduced the leading actors of the cast to George Lucas, and then they walked into the screening hall together.


    On the first weekend of July, only one commercial film "Inception" was released. Other than that, there were no other big-budget commercial films. big trouble.


    "Fake Dad", which was released the previous weekend, had a pretty good box office performance in the first weekend, earning 41.53 million US dollars in three days.


    But no one thinks that this film can threaten "Inception".


    "Fake Dad" is a comedy film produced by Sony Pictures with a budget of only 34 million US dollars. Even if the box office hits the box office in the first weekend, it still cannot become a mainstream commercial film in Hollywood, and the number of viewers is limited.


    In contrast, "Inception" co-starred by Leonardo-DiCaprio and Charlize-Theron is far from being a movie in terms of publicity and distribution, shooting budget, and the main plot of the cast. Comedy films can compare.

 Chapter 309： qualifications

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    Walking into the screening hall, Tom Cruise quickly glanced at the auditorium, and there were almost no vacant seats, "This is the call from Ryan Gosling, Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron force."


    "Nicole, you made the right choice in this movie." Tom Cruise sat down and said sideways to his wife Nicole Kidman.


    Nicole Kidman shrugged, "Nobody in Hollywood can say no to a Ryan Gosling movie."


    "Indeed." Tom Cruise nodded, "Not everyone has the qualifications to say the expected $800 million worldwide box office."


    Speaking of this, Tom Cruise couldn''t help but feel a little sad. The expected global box office of 800 million US dollars can make everyone stunned, and even treat it as a joke.


    But Ryan Gosling has this qualification.


    "Okay, stop talking, the film will start soon." Nicole Kidman shook her head, stopping Tom Cruise from continuing to talk.


    Not long after, the opening title of Orion Films flashed by, and the screening of "Inception" officially began.


    Almost at the same time, 3,500 movie theaters in North America poured in a large number of audiences and walked into the screening halls one after another.


    Most of them are young people.


    At the beginning of the film, Leonardo DiCaprio is lying on the beach by the sea, and two little girls are playing not far away.


    Next, the film introduces a brand new profession, which has a very strange name "Dream Stealer".


    Every dream stealer can enter the depths of other people''s dreams and easily obtain various important business intelligence.


    Dom Cobb, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, is a dream stealer, and the best dream stealer in the business,


    He can sneak into the most fragile dreams of people, steal any valuable memory in the subconscious, often can obtain many secrets that cannot be detected, and even implant and tamper with memory.


    However, because of subconscious interference from his late wife Mo''er, he failed to steal the information needed by his employer, and thus faced the danger of being killed within two days.


    In order to save his life, he had to accept the employment of the wealthy Japanese businessman Saito to perform an almost impossible task.


    As a result, a powerful team was formed, including "Pretender" Eames, "Pharmacist" Yusuf, and "Dreammaker" Ariadni.


    At the same time, he is also a kind of redemption, as long as he completes the last task, he can go home to see his daughter.


    The plot of the whole story is not complicated, even very simple, far less complicated than written in the script.


    The plots in mainstream Hollywood commercial films are almost all very straightforward, without any redundant content, and the film goes straight to the point from the beginning.


    Of course, "Inception" is different from mainstream commercial films. The plot setting is very clever and often unexpected.


    After just watching the beginning, Tom Cruise couldn''t help but sighed, "Obviously, this is an outstanding film, Ryan constructed a real world in the film, a world belonging to Dream Thieves." real world."


    Nicole Kidman nodded lightly, "The plot of "Inception" is hard to describe in words. Anyone who sees it for the first time will be shocked by the world constructed inside."


    Movies like this generally have only two results, one is the box office smash, like the movie produced by New Line Pictures last year, and the other is the box office hit.


    Obviously "Inception" belongs to the latter.


    George Lucas, on the other side of the guest seat, stared at the screen, "Leonardo DiCaprio''s emotional expression seems to be a little bit worse, Charlize Theron is obviously more explosive .��


    "This is an actress with great potential."


    "As for Ryan!"


    He revealed a hint of contemplation, "There is no doubt that Ryan''s directing level is as good as ever."


    "No, it''s even better than ever."


    On the big screen, what really attracts the audience is not the acting skills of Leonardo DiCaprio and Charlize Theron, but the plot setting of the entire film.


    Ryan perfectly constructed a brand new world through his own unique narrative technique, coupled with various visual effects, as well as the wonderful acting skills of Leonardo DiCaprio, Charlize Theron and others, and finally created "Inception" on the screen.


    "$800 million at the box office may not be impossible," George Lucas said to himself.


    Robin Grande on the side looked at George Lucas in surprise, "How is this possible?"


    "I admit that this film is very interesting, but the global box office of 800 million US dollars is almost an impossible expectation."


    Apart from The Phantom Menace, which is currently in theaters, only four films have grossed more than $800 million worldwide, and Inception wants to be one of them unless it becomes another Star Wars prequel first: The Phantom Menace".


    "Because this is Ryan Gosling''s movie." George Lucas said lightly without looking back.


    Robin Grande was taken aback for a moment, then thought of Ryan Gosling''s box office achievements in the past, and subconsciously nodded.


    There are only a handful of directors in Hollywood who have this ability and confidence, and Ryan Gosling is one of them.


    In recent years, every film directed by Ryan Gosling has been a box office hit, and "Terminator 3" is among the top ten in the global box office list.


    The expectation of a global box office of 800 million US dollars may not be impossible to achieve.


    He gradually realized one thing, Ryan Gosling has already left other Hollywood directors behind, and only a few directors such as George Lucas can compare with him.


    "$800 million Box Office Expectations!"


    "You''re sure you''re not joking!"


    Charlize Theron moved a little closer, lowered her voice and said, "When I faced the reporter''s question just now, I didn''t even know how to answer."


    Not only Charlize Theron didn''t know how to return, but Leonardo DiCaprio and Nicole Kidman also didn''t know how to answer.


    Even the senior management of Orion Films hesitated for a long time, and did not explain how to calculate the expected box office of 800 million US dollars.


    "Of course I''m not joking."


    Ryan looked at her and said very seriously: "My global box office expectation for "Inception" is at least US$800 million."


    Not that Ryan is megalomaniac, the original Inception made $830 million worldwide, so his global box office estimate is at least $800 million.


    Of course, expectations are only expectations, and no one is sure how much box office "Inception" will eventually get.


    "Have you thought about making a sequel?" Charlize Theron glanced at Ryan beside him.


    Once it really meets Ryan''s expectations, "Inception" will achieve unprecedented success, enough to be recorded in the history of Hollywood science fiction films.


    Orion Pictures could shoot a sequel while it''s hot.


    "I don''t have that idea for now." Ryan replied softly.


    For the time being, he doesn''t have enough energy to prepare for the filming of a sequel to "Inception". A series of superhero film shooting plans will be the focus of Orion Pictures in the future.


    There are no plans for an Inception sequel, at least until the Avengers are assembled on screen.


    "Is it because of "Spider-Man"? Or "Avengers"!" Charlize-Theron knew that Ryan had been planning to film "Spider-Man and put a group of Avengers on the big screen.


    "In the future, Orion Pictures will focus on superhero films." Ryan did not answer directly.


    "I really want to see the Avengers appear on the big screen sooner." Charlize Theron sighed with emotion.


    She couldn''t imagine what it would be like to put a group of Avengers on the big screen, and it would definitely shock all Hollywood film companies.


    It''s a pity that her positioning is not suitable for superhero movies, and among the female superheroes under Marvel Comics, there is no suitable character for her.


    Of course, for a long time, "The Avengers" was only a plan on paper.


    With the gradual development of the plot in the film, various incredible visual effects appear, such as inverted cities, unparalleled spatial changes, resurrection from the dead and so on.


    Scenes that have never appeared in Hollywood live-action movies appear one after another in the film, which makes the audience exclaim, fantasizing about becoming a dream stealer, doing whatever they want in dream worlds.

 Chapter 310： ending and beginning

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    The screening time of "Inception" is 148 minutes, which is much longer than the average commercial film.


    In addition, there is also a director''s cut version with a length of nearly 200 minutes. It will be released on disc in the future and will participate in many award selections.


    Such as Golden Globes, Oscars, etc., and some guild awards.


    This is also part of the long-term publicity.


    Of course, Ryan and Orion Pictures will not spend a large amount of public relations funds to participate in the Golden Globe or Oscar competition.


    On the screen, the film was shown to the end, Fisher gave up the inheritance company, and Saito also lifted the arrest warrant for Cobb and others because of the success of the plan. Cobb successfully returned to the United States and saw his daughter.


    But like the original version, the spinning top on the table at the end of the film has not stopped turning, but this does not mean that it will not stop, it belongs to an open ending


    The big screen returned to calm, and there was warm applause in the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Almost all the audience stood up and gave the greatest affirmation.


    For ordinary audiences, "Inception" is an outstanding film, which can not help satisfying entertainment and spiritual needs, and can also bring topics of discussion.


    For example, whether the dream world at the end of the film is over, whether Cobb has really returned to the real world, what is the real meaning of the spinning top, and so on.


    Although the screening of "Inception" is over, for the audience, it is far from over.


    Almost at the same time, in 3,500 movie theaters in North America, there were various voices of discussion, and some people even planned to buy tickets to watch it again.


    At the premiere, a group of crew members took the stage to call a curtain call, and then went to the press hall, ready to be interviewed by at least hundreds of media.


    The huge news hall has been packed with every inch of space by media reporters.


    In addition to the media from North America, you can also see the media from some countries in Europe, America and Asia.


    "God, is Ryan Gosling crazy!"


    A reporter from the "Los Angeles Daily" couldn''t help but exclaim, "That''s a global box office of 800 million US dollars, not 80 million US dollars."


    "Unless the film is a North American box office hit, or even a global box office hit, there''s no way it''s going to hit $800 million."


    A reporter from the "Washington Post" whispered: "As far as I know, movie theaters in many cities, including New York, Washington, and San Francisco, are full. The North American box office of "Dream Space" will definitely not be low."


    Not only in North America, but also in cinemas in Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Mexico and other countries and regions, the screening halls of "Inception" were full, and some theater companies had to temporarily increase the number of screening halls.


    It can be said that "Inception" is infinitely close to success.


    After a while, Ryan led a group of cast members to the press room, said a few words, and began to accept questions from reporters.


    It stands to reason that Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays the Dream Stealer, and Charlize Theron, who plays the Dream Builder, are undoubtedly the focus of the film.


    However, the attention of all the reporters fell on Ryan, and the expected global box office of 800 million US dollars firmly attracted the attention of media reporters.


    On the other hand, any reporter knows that Ryan has never failed, and the box office of this film is very likely to reach 800 million US dollars.


    "Mr. Gosling, do you really think that the global box office of "Inception" can reach 800 million US dollars?" The reporter from "Washington Post" was the first to raise the microphone to ask a question.


    "That''s right." Ryan admitted very frankly, "I am confident that the global box office of "Inception" will reach 800 million US dollars."


    Orion Films and overseas distribution companies have just reported back that the premiere of "Inception" has a very good reputation. Many theater companies have already contacted Orion Films or overseas letter sending companies, hoping to increase the number of films in the shortest possible time. The number of copies of the film.


    As soon as the words fell, even many actors in the crew couldn''t help but whispered. The global box office of 800 million US dollars is unbelievable.


    The media reporters below were even more excited. A really big news, at least tomorrow morning''s headlines and the next period of time, they will not lack topics.


    "Mr. Gosling, can you tell me in detail how you got the $800 million box office worldwide!" Apparently the reporter didn''t want to let go of this topic easily.


    All of a sudden, the eyes of all the reporters fell on Ryan.


    Ryan said calmly and calmly: "Audience, as long as you win the approval of the audience, the global box office of 800 million US dollars is not a difficult number to climb."


    "As for the details!"


    Ryan glanced at the group of reporters below, and continued: "Next, the box office of "Inception" will tell everything."


    After finishing speaking, he nodded to the host, and chose to leave the press room first, leaving the rest of the time for the cast and crew.


    Seeing this, Leonardo-DiCaprio, Charlize-Theron and others couldn''t help but look at each other. Facing the topic of global box office forecast of 800 million US dollars, they didn''t know what to answer.


    In desperation, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and accept questions from reporters, trying to change the topic as much as possible.


    Not long after, a black Cadillac left the Chinese Theater in Hollywood and drove into a business club in North Hollywood.


    Ryan got out of the car, led by a waiter, walked into a lounge, looked at Stan Lee who had come a step earlier, and said hello, "Long time no see, Lee."


    He hasn''t seen Stan Lee since "Blade" came out.


    "Long time no see." Stan Lee nodded slightly, as if he was still reminiscing about the plot in "Inception".


    Ryan sat down, ordered a cup of coffee, lowered his head and sipped it, and the two fell into silence.


    "Lee, we need to be honest with each other."


    Ryan put down his coffee, looked at Stan Lee and said, "Neither I nor Orion Pictures, nor even Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios can accept the existence of this agreement."


    "I hope that this agreement can be terminated as soon as possible. In return, you can make any request you want, including the amount of compensation. As long as it is within a reasonable range, I can immediately agree to it."


    As if he didn''t hear Ryan''s words, Stan Lee asked another thing, "Why did you choose to shoot "X-Men" instead of other superhero movies!"


    As we all know, Spider-Man is the most popular superhero in Marvel Comics.


    Ryan was stunned for a moment, and then immediately said: "The reason is very simple. "X-Men" is just the beginning. Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures first need a team that can support the entire superhero film shooting plan, and gradually cultivate North American superheroes. and the overseas box office market.��


    "The superheroes of Marvel Comics have been forgotten by readers for too long, and it is necessary to awaken the memories of countless readers who have read Marvel Comics."


    Stan Lee sighed, "You are right, Marvel Comics has been forgotten by readers for too long, even surpassed by DC Comics."


    When it comes to superheroes, the first thing people think of is Superman and Batman, two of the three giants of justice in DC comics.


    As everyone knows, Marvel Comics almost acquired DC Comics during its peak period.


    However, the era of Marvel Comics is over now.


    "That''s why your next film is planning to shoot "Spider-Man"!" Stan Lee''s tone seemed to reveal a hint of excitement.


    Undoubtedly, "Spider-Man" is the most outstanding superhero created by him, and even the only character in Marvel Comics that can rival Superman and Batman.


    "Yes."


    Ryan said without hesitation: ""Spider-Man" is the most well-known superhero under Marvel Comics. ", "Batman" series."


    When the September 11 incident broke out, the American people lost confidence in the government and soldiers, and could only pin their spirits on superheroes such as Spiderman.


    With great power comes great responsibility, the classic lines of Spider-Man spread all over the world.


    "More than Warner Bros. and DC Comics before." Stan Lee said to himself.


    Surpassing DC comics and returning to the peak period again is the expectation of almost all Marvel employees.


    "The superheroes under DC Comics are too cold, maybe they can''t be reflected in the comics, but on the big screen, it is difficult to win the resonance of the audience."


    Ryan made an important point, "On the other hand, the superheroes under Marvel Comics appear to be civilians, which can give the audience a sense of substitution and make it easier to be recognized by the audience."


    This can be seen from many commercial movies in Hollywood, the civilians save the world, not the high-ranking big shots.


    Stan Lee couldn''t help showing a smile. This is what he is most proud of. He has created countless civilian superheroes, which is exactly the opposite of the style of DC comics.


    "I can agree to cancel the agreement with Marvel Comics."


    Stan Lee stared at Ryan and said slowly: "But I need a reason, a reason that is enough to convince me."


    Hearing Stan Lee''s words, Ryan''s eyes flashed brightly, "In the future, Orion Pictures intends to complete the Avengers assembly plan on the big screen, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Hulk, etc. The members of the Alliance of Investigators will finally complete the assembly on the big screen in the form of individual films."


    The Avengers Project!


    Stan Lee was shocked. The ambitions of Ryan Gosling, Orion Pictures, and Marvel Pictures are far beyond everyone''s imagination.


    "I hope to join the crew of "X-Men" immediately and witness the birth of an era, a legendary era belonging to Marvel Comics." Stan-Lee added in his heart, it is also a legendary era that belongs to him.


    Almost all of the superheroes Ryan mentioned just now were created by him.


    "Li, you can join the filming of "X-Men" at any time." Ryan agreed with a smile.


    Of course, joining the crew of "X-Men" is only one of the conditions, such as the employment of Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures, a large amount of compensation and so on.


    There will be a dedicated person in charge of these, and both parties will sign a rigorous statement on the termination of the agreement to avoid going back on their word in the future.

 Chapter 311： mgm offer

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    After the premiere, Leonardo DiCaprio did not take a rest immediately when he returned to his home in North Hollywood. Instead, he quickly turned on his computer and browsed website forums one by one.


    With the continuous development of the Internet, it has gradually become one of the important publicity platforms for Hollywood film companies, which can get the real reaction of the audience in the first time.


    At this time Leonardo DiCaprio was somewhat anxious. This was his first major commercial film besides "Titanic".


    At the beginning, he decided to appear in this film in order to prove his box office appeal, so that he could truly become a Hollywood superstar and completely get rid of the label of milky school.


    Well, although he wasn''t born as a milk-smelling actor, many media like to compare him with the milk-smelling actor.


    In fact, "Titanic" is a global hit, and he has successfully taken the first step to become one of the most popular stars in Hollywood. Only by succeeding again can he fully prove his own commercial value.


    He even directly called out a base salary of 25 million US dollars plus North American box office share to a group of Hollywood film companies, becoming a Hollywood superstar comparable to Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks.


    The premiere of "Inception" has ended, and the first batch of audiences who entered the movie theater have returned home one after another, and word-of-mouth and reviews of various films have gradually appeared on the Internet.


    "This film is undoubtedly a masterpiece. You can see dream stealers, outposts, dream builders, pretenders, and a group of unprecedented professions. They can easily travel through dream worlds, showing all kinds of incredible pictures , as if you can incarnate in it and become a member of the team."


    "This is one of the best films I''ve seen directed by Ryan Gosling, surpassing many classic sci-fi films."


    "A perfect dream world is constructed in the film. Those dream stealers can do whatever they want in the dream world. It is also a world full of magic. You can''t guess what the world in front of you will look like in the next moment."


    Seeing this, Leonardo DiCaprio couldn''t help showing a smile, and continued to read the praises of the audience.


    Although the vast majority of people praised the whole film and marveled at Ryan''s expected $800 million global box office.


    But as the leading actor in the film, Leonardo DiCaprio can share any honor that belongs to "Inception".


    As long as talking about "Inception", he will always be a topic that cannot be bypassed.


    Of course, there is no perfect film in the world, at least "Inception" is not perfect, a few viewers said that the plot of the film is too confusing to understand the plot in the film.


    However, Leonardo - DiCaprio did not show any worries, this is only the opinion of a very small number of people, the vast majority of viewers agree that "Inception" is a classic film, and hope that Orion Pictures will release the disc soon piece.


    At the same time, after finishing talking with Stan Lee, Ryan returned to the office of Orion Films, and as soon as he opened the door, he saw Charlize Theron, Jon Felthammer, Nancy Earl Terry, Sofia Coppola and others.


    "Has the premiere data come out yet!" Ryan walked in and asked.


    "Not long after it came out." Sofia Coppola held a data sheet in her hand, "A total of 680 audience members participated in the questionnaire survey, and they gave an average A��, and more than 80% of the audience thought that this It''s an excellent sci-fi film."


    "What about the Internet!" Ryan continued to ask.


    "On the imdb website, there are a total of 4,325 user ratings, with an average score of 9.3." Jon Felthammer replied excitedly.


    The imdb website is an Internet movie database. It was founded in 1990 and was fully acquired by Amazon last year. Ryan happens to be the largest individual shareholder of Amazon, so it is easy to get first-hand data.


    "It''s not bad." Ryan stretched his waist, "The next step is to see how the box office performance on the first day is."


    Whether it is word-of-mouth from audience reviews or professional reviews from the media, it all depends on the film''s box office performance.


    There is no shortage of films in Hollywood that are well-received but hit the box office.


    Similarly, there are Hollywood films that have a terrible reputation, but are blockbusters at the box office.


    "Michael, I just had a call."


    Nancy-Utley couldn''t help but said: "The box office markets in many overseas countries and regions have received enthusiastic responses, and many theater companies have decided to increase the scale of film screenings."


    "In addition, Michael just won the overseas distribution rights of "Notting Hill" starring Julia Roberts."


    The North American distribution company of "Notting Hill" is Universal Pictures, which obtained the film''s North American distribution rights at a very low price and made a fortune.


    As for overseas distribution rights!


    The British production company has been negotiating with a number of Hollywood distribution companies, until yesterday Michael Fang just reached a distribution condition with it.


    Obtained the distribution rights of all overseas countries and regions except the United Kingdom and North America.


    In order to obtain the overseas distribution rights of this film, Michael Kuhn spent a lot of thought, and finally, relying on his identity as a British company, he abruptly snatched it from Universal Pictures, and the overseas distribution of "Notting Hill" copyright.


    "A news worthy of celebration." Ryan knew that the overseas box office of the original version of this film was quite good, even higher than most major Hollywood commercial films.


    In the previous life, the North American box office of this film was 116 million US dollars, the UK box office was 31 million pounds, and the rest of the overseas box office market still made nearly 200 million US dollars at the box office.


    The film grossed $363 million worldwide.


    Julia Roberts, who starred in the film, is so popular. To put it bluntly, she can represent an era of Hollywood.


    "It seems that Julia Roberts helped a lot." Nancy Utley said with some surprise.


    Orion Pictures didn''t have much social interaction with Julia Roberts, but her niece Emma Roberts had a few cameo roles.


    "Say thank you to her for me."


    A trace of strangeness flashed in Ryan''s eyes, and he said, "There are other roles suitable for little girls. You can send Emma Roberts an audition invitation."


    As Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, and Natalie Portman are getting older, they have long been unsuitable for roles under the age of ten.


    Nancy-Utley nodded. There are some little girls in many films. Although there are not many shots, it is enough for a seven or eight-year-old girl.


    Often guest starred in various films, not only can be familiar with the operation of the crew from an early age, cultivate acting talent, and even get more opportunities.


    Of course, with Julia Roberts as a support, Emma Roberts will not lack opportunities in the future.


    After chatting for a while, Ryan left Jon Fertimer and told several others to go out, including Charlize Theron also left the office together.


    For a while, only Ryan and Jon Fertimer were left in the office.


    "Have you made any progress?" Ryan asked, looking up.


    "There has been some progress, but it''s not ideal." Jon Felthammer said helplessly: "In addition to us, Sony and Time Warner Group seem to have shown interest in MGM. There is no official offer."


    In the face of Hollywood''s largest film library, no film company can remain indifferent.


    Among them, Time Warner Group is the most anxious. Once MGM is acquired by other film companies, Time Warner Group will soon lose the copyrights of many films.


    To put it bluntly, Sony and Time Warner Group only want MGM''s film copyright library, not MGM itself.


    The plan of Orion Films is also not too different, except that there is an additional member of the Film Association and some company shares held by MGM.


    "What''s the offer from MGM!" Ryan asked, tapping his fingers.


    "$6 billion, and you need to take on all the debt." Jon Fertimer said an incredible price.


    "Too much." Ryan shook his head, like a lion.


    It is much higher than the price Sony paid for Columbia.


    At least Columbia has a full global distribution pipeline, leaving MGM with just one mess.


    In the previous life, it was not until 2004 that Sony and Time Warner Group formally bid for MGM.


    Time Warner Group quoted US$11 per share, giving a purchase price of US$4.5 billion, and Sony''s offer was slightly higher at US$11.25 per share, giving a purchase price of US$4.7 billion.


    In the end, Sony raised the price per share to $12, and acquired MGM for about $5 billion, of which $2 billion needed to be used to repay debt.


    "Continue to talk, we have plenty of time." It is impossible for Ryan to agree to such a price.


    "That''s all we can do for the time being." Jon Fertimer didn''t have any good solutions either.


    With $6 billion in cash and at least $1 billion in debt, the final purchase price will be close to $8 billion.


    Right now MGM is not worth the price at all.


    What''s more, with the advent of 2000, the Internet bubble and the September 11 incident broke out one after another, which will severely damage many financial institutions in North America, and the economy will be in a slump.


    In a short period of time, it is difficult to have a second film company that can spend billions of dollars to compete with Orion Films.


    The same goes for Sony and Time Warner.


    "When the time is right, you can directly contact the top management of MGM in the name of Orion Pictures." Ryan quickly made a decision.


    I believe it will be difficult for MGM''s senior management to reject the acquisition of Orion Pictures.


    Of course, the premise is that the purchase price must be reached with the shareholders of MGM first, otherwise, contacting with the senior management of MGM will only cause extra problems.


    "In addition to negotiating with MGM''s shareholders, we also need to get in touch with the banking structure behind MGM. The arrears of more than one billion US dollars is not a small number." Ryan couldn''t help showing a smile as he spoke. meaning.


    It can be seen from the acquisition of Marvel Comics that the role that a group of banking structures can play is beyond imagination.


    Jon Fertimer nodded thoughtfully. Indeed, at least more than one billion dollars are owed, which is enough to cause headaches for any banking institution.

 Chapter 312： Breaking through 100 million in 7 days

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    The risk of an original movie far exceeds that of an adapted movie and a sequel movie, which is a recognized thing in Hollywood


    When Ryan chose the release time, he deliberately avoided those adaptations and sequels, as well as the best-selling movies in his memory.


    For example, he would never take an original film like "Inception" to be released at the same time as "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", which has a huge box office appeal.


    It''s not that I''m afraid of competing with George Lucas, it''s that I don''t have to.


    However, high risk does not mean that there is no possibility of success. For Ryan, this risk has been reduced to the lowest point, and there is almost no risk at all.


    On the day of its release on Friday, "Inception" relied on the word-of-mouth accumulated by Ryan over the years, as well as the box office appeal of Leonardo DiCaprio and Charlize Theron, as well as the film''s construction. World of Dreams easily earned $21.78 million at the box office on the first day.


    For an original film, it earned 21.78 million US dollars at the box office on the day of its release, which can be described as a miracle.


    "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace," which was released in May, had a box office of only 28.54 million US dollars on the first day, although the first day of release was on Wednesday, not a weekend.


    But as a sequel to the most famous series of films in North America, "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" has a large fan base, while "Inception" is only an original film, and there is almost no fan base before its release.


    On the first day, it was able to earn 21.78 million US dollars at the box office, which has already met Ryan''s expectations.


    Compared with "Inception", the box office of "Wild Storm" released at the same time can only be regarded as mediocre, only more than 7 million US dollars, which is much lower than the original version.


    The film has clearly been hit by the release of Inception, and Warner Bros. is in big trouble.


    At the very beginning of July, the North American box office market has already had a slight trend, and "Inception" is the dominant trend.


    Orion Films immediately increased the scale of film promotion, and a number of theater companies also increased their resource investment.


    The reason is very simple. "Inception" not only sold well at the box office on the first day, but also had an excellent reputation from the audience, and even the professional reputation from the media and film critics was also extremely good.


    A number of media and film critics made no secret of it, and Qi Qi gave a lot of praise, including a more pertinent evaluation of Ryan''s $800 million global box office forecast.


    From the "Washington Post" comment, "You can say that Ryan Gosling is arrogant, and you can even treat the global box office expectation of 800 million US dollars as a joke, but you must admit one thing."


    "That is the success that belongs to Ryan Gosling. The box office grossed 21.78 million US dollars on the first day. There is no doubt that "Inception" has already achieved half of the success."


    "Hollywood Reporter" believes that the release of "Space" will be staged in the summer file, which belongs to the duel of kings. George Lucas and "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" will face Ryan Gosling and The challenge posed by Inception.


    The "Los Angeles Times" paid more attention to Orion Pictures, the production company of "Inception".


    The spring release of "Blade Runner" was a success, the summer release had "Inception" and "Rush Hour 2", the fall release had "Reaper 2", and the Christmas schedule also had "American Pie 3" and "Rush Hour 2". Tomb Raider starring Angelina Jolie.


    It is said that Orion Pictures has successfully snatched the overseas distribution rights of "Notting Hill" from Universal Pictures.


    In addition, Orion Pictures has also reached overseas distribution cooperation agreements with DreamWorks Animation Studios and Lionsgate Pictures.


    It can be said that Orion Films has become an indispensable part of Hollywood, and its performance in production and distribution ranks among the top Hollywood film companies.


    Even, beyond the traditional giants of Hollywood.


    In addition to professional word-of-mouth, audience word-of-mouth is also gradually fermenting.


    The audience who watched "Inception" on the first day of its release almost unanimously gave praise and evaluation, without Orion Films'' special promotion, only relying on the word of mouth of the audience, "Inception" has quietly become the hottest topic in North America at present.


    A large number of audiences who watched "Inception" excitedly discussed the plot of the film, and even divided into several camps to argue endlessly. Some people had to choose to go to the cinema in order to participate in the topic.


    In just one day, "Inception" seems to have become an indispensable thing in North America.


    Don''t underestimate this point. For a film, the effect of audience discussion is more terrifying than publicity.


    Of course, before the box office of the film''s first weekend comes out, many things cannot be a foregone conclusion.


    The three-day box office in the first weekend is becoming more and more important, and it can completely determine the future box office direction of a film.


    "A box office of 21.78 million US dollars was earned on the first day!"


    Cindy Crawford, who had just returned from New Zealand, looked at Charlize Theron, her tone seemed to be full of surprise, "Charlie, you are about to become a Hollywood superstar."


    "A superstar comparable to Julia Roberts even received a basic salary of 20 million US dollars."


    There are many male stars in Hollywood who can get a basic salary of 20 million US dollars, but among the female stars, there is only Barbra Streisand who has received a basic salary of 20 million US dollars.


    In 1996, 54-year-old Barbra Streisand became the first female star in Hollywood to receive a base salary of $20 million for her role in "Two-Way Mirror."


    At present, Julia Roberts has not received a base salary of 20 million U.S. dollars. In many cases, she lowers her salary and chooses to ask for a share of the box office.


    That is the legendary 15��15, 15 million US dollars base salary plus 15% box office share. When Julia Roberts starred in "Notting Hill", she got 15 million US dollars base salary and a box office share agreement.


    Of course, most of Barbra Streisand''s achievements are in singers, plus she is getting older and working behind the scenes most of the time, so Julia Roberts is recognized as the most popular female star in Hollywood.


    In recent years, Charlize Theron has starred in several films that have sold well at the box office. Many media believe that she is also one of the most likely female stars to join the $20 million club, almost comparable to Julia Roberts.


    Of course, it''s only possible. Right now, no Hollywood film company is willing to offer her a base salary of 15 million US dollars. Even Julia Roberts is unlikely to get a base salary of 1,500 US dollars one after another.


    "The first person in Hollywood to become a member of the $20 million club was Kim Carrey, the second was Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Barbra Streisand was the fourth and first woman in Hollywood to join the $20 million club. star."


    "Charlie, there is still a long way to go before them." Ryan pointed to Charlize Theron, who looked on the opposite side with a nonchalant expression.


    "The $20 million club is an unattainable title." Charlize Theron shrugged. She didn''t dare to expect to be a member of it.


    "Charlie, be confident." Cindy Crawford lay on the sofa, "It is said that Julia Roberts has already received a basic salary of 20 million US dollars."


    "Universal Pictures is preparing to shoot a film and offered Julia Roberts a basic salary of 20 million US dollars, making her the second female star in Hollywood to receive a basic salary of 20 million US dollars."


    There was no surprise in Cindy Crawford''s tone, just a hint of emotion. Julia Roberts becoming a member of the $20 million club is not such a surprising thing.


    It can be said that she received a salary of 20 million US dollars, which has long been expected by many people.


    "yes!"


    Ryan smiled, "The basic salary of 20 million U.S. dollars is not too surprising given Julia Roberts'' box office appeal."


    "Notting Hill" was a big hit at the box office in North America and the United Kingdom. Julia Roberts once again proved her box office appeal and can support the box office of a film alone.


    "Of course, based on Charlie''s development trend, it will not be difficult to get a basic salary of 20 million US dollars in the future."


    "It''s just that, in many cases, the basic salary of 20 million US dollars is not only a kind of honor and affirmation, but also a burden. Very few film companies are willing to pay the basic salary of 20 million US dollars."


    Speaking of this, Ryan was somewhat emotional.


    In previous lives, many members of the $20 million club would choose to slightly reduce their base salary in order to get a cut of the box office.


    Doing so will not only make it easier for the crew to accept, but also make more money once the film is a hit at the box office.


    Just like Ryan suggested that Charlize-Theron slightly lowered her pay, chose to ask for a share of the box office, and accepted the invitation of "Beauty Undercover".


    In fact, the $20 million club in the previous life is not the Hollywood ceiling, there is 20��20, the base salary of $20 million plus 20% of the box office.


    This is the ceiling of Hollywood. Every star who can get 20��20 is undoubtedly a Hollywood superstar.


    "According to data from Warner Bros..."


    Inside the production team of "Eye Wide Opener", the film producer Jane Harlan''s face was a bit ugly, and his voice was low, and he said: "The box office of "Inception" will not be less than 50 million US dollars in the first weekend."


    The director of the film, Stanley Kubrick, shook his head, "A film that earned $21.78 million on its first day of release will never only make $50 million at the box office in the first three days of the weekend."


    Generally speaking, for a movie that has just been released, the box office on Saturday will definitely be higher than that on Friday, and the box office on Sunday will be slightly lower.


    The three-day box office of "Inception" in the first weekend will probably be around 60 million US dollars.


    "As Tom said."


    Stanley-Kubrick continued: "Immediately contact Warner Bros. to postpone the release date of "Eye Wide Opener" by one to two weeks, and try to avoid the impact of "Inception"."


    "It''s the only option we have."


    Jane Harlan nodded silently, obviously this is the safest way at the moment.


    Come Saturday, the movie-watching tide of "Inception" has not weakened. On the contrary, with word of mouth and theater companies increasing the screening scale and screening rate, the number of viewers has increased slightly.


    The film earned $21.79 million at the box office that day, not much changed from Friday the previous day, and continued to maintain an extremely healthy box office trend, easily crushing any film released at the same time.


    Sunday''s box office inevitably ushered in a slight decline, falling below 20 million US dollars, and a single-day box office of 19.21 million US dollars, a drop of 18%.


    "Inception" grossed $62.78 million in the first three days of its opening weekend.


    In just three days, North America earned a box office of US$62.78 million, a figure that is daunting enough.


    At this time, everyone understood one thing, the sales of "Inception" could no longer be stopped.


    However, this is not over yet. With the arrival of the first working day, the box office of the film finally saw a relatively large drop, reaching 47%, with a single-day harvest of 10.18 million US dollars.


    The North American box office of "Inception" reached 72.97 million US dollars.


    For a while, the North American media exclaimed, as if they had seen another "Star Wars Prequel: The Phantom Menace".


    "Star Wars Prequel: The Phantom Menace", which was released in May, broke through US$100 million at the North American box office in just five days, becoming a miracle in the North American box office market during the summer.


    Right now, with the box office trend of "Inception", even if it can''t get 100 million US dollars in box office from North America within five days.


    However, it is only a matter of time before the box office in North America exceeds 100 million U.S. dollars, and it will not even exceed this weekend at most.


    Just as the media in North America speculated that it would take a few days for "Inception" to officially exceed 100 million US dollars, Orion Films released a piece of overseas box office data.


    France opened in 626 cinemas, and it was released in five days, earning a box office of 8.27 million US dollars. Japan opened in 525 cinemas, and in three days of the first weekend, it earned a box office of 7.82 million US dollars.


    Italy started filming in 578 cinemas, and earned $3.55 million in box office in the first three days of the weekend, Germany opened in 567 cinemas, earned $6.75 million in box office in three days of the first weekend...


    Simultaneously released in more than 30 overseas countries, in the three days of the first weekend, it earned a box office of 71 million US dollars, much higher than the box office of the film''s first weekend in North America, and there are still some overseas countries that have not been released.


    So far, the cumulative global box office of "Inception" has reached 143 million US dollars.


    It can be predicted that the overseas box office of "Inception" will be much higher than the North American box office, and the global box office forecast of 800 million US dollars may not be impossible to achieve.


    It was released for about four days, and the global box office was 143 million US dollars.


    Seeing this number, all the media in North America were completely dumbfounded. Even the high-level executives of Orion Pictures and the crew members of "Inception" felt that it was a bit unreal.


    Putting down the newspaper in his hand, George-Lucas showed a look of shock on his face, and silently calculated The box office trend of "Inception", even if it can''t surpass the box office of "Star Wars Prequel: Ghost" Threat", the two will not differ too much.


    Faced with such a box office data, "Inception" can be regarded as a great success.


    George Lucas felt a little old for the first time, and Hollywood already belonged to the younger generation of directors.


    "Inception" once again earned $9.76 million in box office from North America on Tuesday, $8.85 million on Wednesday, and $8.56 million on Thursday.


    The accumulated box office of the film in North America officially reached 100 million US dollars.


    Within a week of its release, the North American box office of the film reached 100 million US dollars. Although it is not as good as "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", it is still a box office miracle.


    Don''t forget, "Inception" is only an original movie, not an adaptation or sequel movie.


    With the global box office success of "Inception", Orion Films has once again become prominent. Apart from Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox, Orion Films will surely become the most dazzling Hollywood film company in this summer .

 Chapter 313： green screen shooting

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    At the same time, the peripheral products of "Inception" also ushered in hot sales, and many product showcases were sold out, so they had to temporarily increase their purchases.


    The income brought by a blockbuster movie is not just box office.


    Of course, there are many movies that sell well at the box office, but the sales of peripheral products are not so good. For example, "Saving Private Ryan" sold well at the North American box office, but the sales of peripheral products of this film can only be described as dismal.


    However, "Inception" is not among them.


    While the box office is selling well, the peripheral products are also selling well, and Orion Films can only urgently order another batch.


    In any case, the huge sales of "Inception" has become a market trend. Looking at the box office markets of more than 30 mainstream countries and regions around the world, it is unstoppable like a flood.


    For a while, the popularity of several main actors of the crew soared.


    Leonardo DiCaprio, who starred in the film, was negotiating a contract for a film, and 20th Century Fox fired $20 million in base pay.


    Charlize Theron also successfully won the contract of "Beauty Undercover", as well as a basic film salary of 7 million US dollars, plus a 10% North American box office share.


    However, the entire crew is busy right now.


    From the second day after "Inception" was released, the cast and crew were divided into two, and went to North America, Europe, Asia and other countries and regions to promote, and spent most of the time on the plane every day.


    It is expected that they will not be able to relax for a long time to come.


    Every big-selling movie is a test for the main actors of the crew, even busier than when shooting, and this is even more so for a movie that is sold well in many countries and regions around the world.


    However, Ryan did not follow the crew to promote everywhere. When the first working day of "Inception" came, he came to a studio owned by Warner Bros. to continue filming the remaining scenes of "X-Men".


    "Hugh, how are you getting ready?"


    Ryan came to the front of the green screen and checked the preparations for shooting again. "Motion capture shooting is very different from the previous shooting. In many cases, actors need to perform against the air."


    Acting with people and shooting against the air are two completely different concepts. The former can be easier to enter the scene, while the latter requires fantasizing about various shooting scenes.


    To put it bluntly, it is completely dependent on the actor''s own performance ability.


    "Ryan, don''t worry, I don''t have any problems." Hugh Jackman turned his head and looked at Ryan who had just walked over, showing a hint of admiration and longing.


    The box office performance of "Inception" is a daunting figure.


    Ryan nodded, and his eyes shifted to Famke-Jensen. She was not wearing the tight black leather jacket, but was wearing a motion capture costume from Weta Studio, with dozens of movements, large and small, distributed on it. The trap will record all her every move.


    "Famke, don''t look aside for a while, remember to concentrate and perform as before." Ryan reminded Famke-Jensen.


    Hugh Jackman has stage performance experience, and performing against the air is not too much pressure for him, while Famke Jansen has no such experience.


    "No problem." Famke-Jensen was a little nervous.


    Although she has done some training in the past two days to get familiar with motion capture shooting, so as to adapt to the inconvenience caused by motion capture.


    Shooting with a motion capture device on my body must have many differences from the usual shooting, such as some subtle changes.


    But in the final shot, the difference cannot be seen at a glance.


    It can be said that this is a very difficult way of shooting, and the requirements for actors at this stage are very high.


    Except for George Lucas and the "Lord of the Rings" crew in Hollywood, few directors and crews use this method to shoot.


    Of course Ryan is one of them.


    Ryan did not continue to say anything, and began to let the technicians prepare for the shooting.


    Motion capture shooting is different from traditional shooting methods. Many times, Ryan can only stand aside and watch, and hand over the specific work to the technical staff of Weta Studio.


    After a while, the shooting officially started. Hugh-Jackman was relatively good, and the shooting process was relatively smooth, but Famke-Jensen encountered a small problem and kept making mistakes in motion capture.


    Ryan didn''t yell. Famke-Jensen is just an ordinary actor. It is impossible to get familiar with motion capture shooting all at once, and it will take a certain amount of time to get used to it.


    In addition, Weta Studio''s motion capture shooting technology is far from mature in the previous life, which brought a lot of inconvenience to the crew.


    This is still in the process of shooting "The Lord of the Rings", and I have summed up a lot of experience. Otherwise, I can only spend a lot of time like Peter Jackson, improving technology while shooting, and gradually establishing a perfect motion capture shooting system.


    Of course, in Ryan''s view, the motion capture and shooting system of Weta Studios can''t even keep up with some third-rate special effects companies on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in his previous life.


    At least the CGI technology used by people is very perfect, and some special effects production companies even shouted slogans, first there is a green screen, and then there is a world.


    As long as there is a green screen, there is no scene that cannot be shot.


    After several scenes were filmed, Famke-Jensen gradually adapted to motion capture shooting, and his condition was much better than when he started shooting.


    "I''d rather wear that slippery skintight leather jacket than be covered in motion capture cameras." Famke-Jensen sat on the chair, looking at the green screen not far away, as if there was something not very good about it. Memories.


    "Ryan, I can ask."


    Famke-Jensen pointed to the green screen that made her dizzy, and said, "Why does it have to be a green screen instead of other colors."


    Hugh-Jackman also turned around, showing a little puzzled


    "The reason is very simple."


    Ryan shrugged and stretched out his finger. Famke-Jensen''s skin, "Generally speaking, motion capture can only be shot with blue screen and green screen. Blue is the complementary color of human skin, and the blue screen is used as the background. It is conducive to computer synthesis."


    "Unfortunately, the eyes of many European and American actors are blue, so they can only be shot with green screen, and green screen is not only brighter in color, it is not easy to produce black edges, and it is easier to separate from the foreground when using fluorescent green in the computer system. .��


    Famke-Jensen nodded, apparently not understanding.


    Hugh-Jackman simply spread his hands helplessly, "This is a profound technical problem Ryan smiled and didn''t continue to explain, not to mention actors, but many film directors may not be clear about it.


    I took a short break at noon and continued shooting in the afternoon. Although Famke-Jensen has adapted to motion capture shooting, he still occasionally encounters small situations.


    Fortunately, there were no major problems, and the shooting went relatively smoothly.


    "Julia Roberts!"


    Hearing the news of Julia Roberts'' arrival, Ryan was somewhat surprised, "What is she looking for me for?"


    Although the two have had some relatively close contacts, they haven''t had many contacts recently.


    "Not sure." Sofia Coppola thought for a moment and said, "There should be something."


    something!


    "Ask her to come in." After speaking, Ryan felt a little inappropriate, "Let me go out myself."

 Chapter 314： help

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    "Hi Julie, long time no see."


    Ryan hugged Julia Roberts warmly, feeling the warmth of his chest, and said, "Congratulations on joining the $20 million salary club."


    "Ryan, I should be the one who should really say congratulations." Julia Roberts opened her arms, stared at Ryan and joked with a smile: "Congratulations on becoming one of the top ten directors in Hollywood."


    Hollywood first called Francis Coppola, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg the four directors of the 1980s.


    In the 1990s, "Titanic" directed by James Cameron ranked first in the global box office, and "Independence Day" directed by Roland Emmerich had a global box office of more than 800 million US dollars.


    There are also "Terminator 3" directed by Ryan and "Inception" in theaters. Many Hollywood directors came from behind.


    Recently, the Hollywood media screened a new list of Hollywood directors. There are only ten people in total, and Ryan''s name is among them.


    "It''s just a boring list." Ryan shrugged and invited Julia Roberts to the lounge to sit down.


    As for the top ten Hollywood directors!


    No Hollywood film company would take it seriously, there are many objective factors in it, and even the rankings are only based on the personal preferences of the media, who knows what data they rely on.


    Besides, George Lucas on the list will hardly accept any invitation from any film company or crew except for the Star Wars series, and Steven Spielberg will only shoot films produced by DreamWorks.


    Ryan will also not accept invitations from other film companies'' crews, and James Cameron''s behavior has caused a lot of headaches for Hollywood film companies.


    Therefore, the ranking of Hollywood directors in this list is almost useless.


    Calling the crew assistant to bring over two cups of coffee, Ryan looked at Julia Roberts who was sitting opposite, and said, "Thank you for the matter on "Notting Hill."


    "It''s a great film, and its overseas box office performance won''t be much worse than that in North America."


    In his previous life, he had seen not many films starring Julia Roberts, and the one that impressed him the most was "Notting Hill". Julia Roberts conquered countless audiences with her acting skills and personal charm.


    Julia Roberts picked up the coffee elegantly, took a sip of it, and said, "The conditions for overseas distribution given by Universal Pictures are too harsh, otherwise it would be difficult for me to play a role.


    As one of the traditional Hollywood giants, Universal Pictures will definitely offer a very demanding overseas distribution agreement to a British film company.


    And the overseas distribution company under Ryan''s name is headquartered in London, England. It can be regarded as a local distribution company in the UK, and the distribution conditions given must be much more favorable than Universal Pictures.


    "Besides, I came here this time because I need your help with something." Julia-Roberts showed a trace of hesitation on her face.


    "What is it!" Ryan suddenly became curious.


    With Julia Roberts'' influence, there should be very few unresolved issues.


    "Oscar."


    Julia Roberts said very seriously: "I plan to fight for the Oscar for Best Actress."


    Every commercially successful Hollywood actor and director will try to hit the Oscars, and Julia Roberts is no exception.


    Now that she has just become the second female star in Hollywood to receive a basic salary of 20 million US dollars, it is the best time to hit the Oscars.


    If a member of the $20 million club fails to win the Oscar for Best Actress, the Oscar jury will face a siege from the media.


    As we all know, Julia Roberts'' acting skills are much better than many Oscar heroines.


    She just lacks a work suitable for winning awards.


    "You plan to hit the Oscars with your role in "Notting Hill"!"


    Ryan shook his head and said very directly: "This is a British film, it is difficult to get the approval of the Oscar jury, and "Notting Hill" is a love film, it is very difficult to win the Best Actress award. Disaster."


    Even, it can be said that there is no possibility.


    How could it be possible for a British love film to win the Oscar for Best Actress?


    Those old men won''t agree.


    "Not Notting Hill."


    Julia Roberts explained: "It''s a film I''m working on based on the real events of Erin Brockovich and PG&E."


    Hearing this, Ryan immediately understood that she was talking about "Never Compromise".


    The global box office of the original film was as high as 250 million U.S. dollars, but the film budget was only 51 million U.S. dollars. It not only made Julia Roberts the highest-paid female star in Hollywood, but also won the Oscar for Best Actress as she wished.


    Not to mention Julia Roberts'' acting skills and huge public relations expenses, the content of "Never Compromise" alone can win the love of many academic old men.


    An ordinary female lawyer, facing the behemoth Pacific Gas and Electric Company, not only did not flinch, but also received the support of more than 600 residents.


    Satisfactory compensation has been obtained for pollution incidents, creating the largest amount of compensation in similar civil cases in the history of the United States.


    To this end, Pacific Gas and Electric Company paid up to 333 million US dollars in compensation.


    This incident is simply a living legend.


    "Julie, don''t you think it''s too early!"


    Ryan looked at Julia Roberts in doubt. The original "Never Compromise" was a film released in 2000, but now it is July 1999, and there is more than a year before the Oscar''s public relations.


    "I hope I can get an Oscar nomination for Best Actress first."


    Julia-Roberts revealed her plan to "show an attitude to the Oscar jury."


    Attitude is very important to the impact of Oscar awards. It is almost impossible for a film or actor who is not active enough to win important awards.


    "So Ryan, I need your help," she continued.


    The production company of "Notting Hill" is only a British film company, which has almost no influence on the Oscar jury. Universal Pictures, the film''s North American distribution company, politely rejected her request.


    Universal didn''t see the need for this.


    With the box office trend of "Notting Hill", it will be released from North America before the end of the year, and Universal Pictures will not waste resources on Oscars.


    "What do I need to do!" Ryan asked without hesitation.


    As long as it is within his ability, he doesn''t mind helping Julia Roberts once, which can be regarded as a reward from "Notting Hill".


    "Frank Pearson, he is the next president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, it is best to get his support and the support of the Coppola family." Julia Roberts said two names.


    "Never Compromise" is still in the works and won''t be released until next year at the earliest, and there won''t be any PR for the Oscars until around early 2001, when Frank Pearson is likely to take over as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences .


    The most important point is that with Frank Pearson''s network and influence, it is not difficult to help her get an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.


    Frank Pearson!


    Ryan frowned slightly. He did know Frank Pearson, and the relationship was pretty good.


    With Frank Pearson''s influence, it cannot be said that he can influence the decision of the Oscar jury, but it is not a big problem to affect some of them.


    It''s just, is he worth paying a lot of favors for Julia Roberts.


    "Julie!"


    Ryan thought about it for a while, looked at Julia Roberts in front of him and said slowly: "The Coppola family''s problem is not very big."


    With Sofia-Coppola, as long as you say hello to Sofia, you can basically solve it.


    "As for Frank, I need to ask his opinion first."


    While speaking, Ryan stood up and walked in front of Julia Roberts, looking at her unabashedly, from her face to her chest and her long legs.


    Julia-Roberts agreed with a smile, not minding Ryan''s fiery gaze at all, and even stretched her body deliberately, revealing a large piece of snow-white skin, and said with a pun: "It doesn''t matter, we have plenty of time."


    Hearing this, Ryan laughed, put his hands on Julia-Roberts'' exposed shoulders, and then came to the back of the chair, "Do you need to help you relax?"


    Being served by one of Hollywood''s top directors and rich men is something worth showing off in itself.


    Julia-Roberts smiled and said, "Okay."


    Ryan helped her comb her hair, and suddenly leaned into Julia-Roberts'' ear, and whispered, "Julie, you are so charming, why don''t we try it here."


    Not only was Julia Roberts slightly surprised, she turned to stare at Ryan and said, "I will be in Los Angeles for a few days on Friday..."


    Before she could finish speaking, Ryan lowered his head and kissed, "Honey, your figure is so good, and your skills are also superb."


    "Let''s explore now what''s different about being a member of the $20 million club."


    Probably due to years of exercise, Julia Roberts has a very good figure, and with the halo of being a member of the $20 million club, she has a far more sense of accomplishment than the average Hollywood female star.


    The next moment, Ryan got up and walked to the door, locked the door behind him, and returned to Julia Roberts, "Come here."


    While speaking, Ryan stretched out and pulled Julia Roberts, walked to the sofa, "Get down."


    Julia-Roberts was not embarrassed, she lay on the sofa with more interest, and hooked her fingers at Ryan, "Let me see if you have improved during this time."


    "I won''t let you down." Ryan lowered his head and kissed two pieces of sweet red lips.


    Not long after, there were bursts of women''s shouts in the lounge.


    Famke-Jensen passed by the door of the lounge, just in time to hear a faint sound, subconsciously stopped, and stared at the door of the lounge with some doubts.


    Soon the voice became louder and louder, and UU Reading did not intend to hide it at all.


    Famke-Jensen is not a rookie, it is easy to think of the picture inside.


    "Looks like Julia Roberts is coming!"


    A strange look flashed across Famke-Jensen''s face, "It seems that Ryan is very powerful, even Julia-Roberts was beaten to death by him."


    After listening for a while, she walked quickly towards the distance, she didn''t want to be seen.


    An hour or so later, Julia-Roberts hurried out of the studio looking tired.


    Almost at the same time, Ryan walked out of the lounge contentedly and continued to shoot, enjoying just a flavoring in life.


    Of course, the enjoyment brought by a member of the $20 million club is indeed extraordinary.


    In the next few days, Ryan had in-depth exchanges with Julia-Roberts from time to time, and Ryan experienced a visual, physical, and spiritual multiple enjoyment.

 Chapter 315： end of shooting

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    Throughout July, Ryan spent almost all of the rest of the time in the Warner Bros. studio, except for occasional visual, physical, and spiritual enjoyments, as well as a meeting with Frank Pearson.


    At the same time, "Inception", which was released for four weeks, has a North American box office of 240 million U.S. dollars and an overseas box office of 380 million U.S. dollars. The cumulative global box office of the film is as high as 620 million U.S. dollars.


    The next screening period will continue to increase the box office. It is estimated that before the film is released, the North American box office will exceed 300 million U.S. dollars, and the overseas box office will exceed 400 million U.S. dollars.


    Even the general public knows one thing, the global box office of 800 million US dollars is not necessarily an impossible number for "Inception".


    Of course, the king of the summer file belongs to George Lucas and "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace". In less than 3 months since its release, there are only more than 1,600 theaters in North America still showing it.


    The North American box office of the film has reached an astonishing over 400 million US dollars, the overseas box office has also reached more than 400 million US dollars, and the global box office has reached as high as 800 million US dollars.


    Screenings of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" will continue in the coming months.


    It can be said that throughout the summer, the vast majority of movie box office markets in the world are under the shadow of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" and "Inception", and the rest of the movies appear dim.


    In addition, there is another person in the summer file who is also very dazzling, and that is Julia Roberts, who has just received a salary of 20 million US dollars.


    On July 30, another film starring Julia-Roberts was released. Touchstone Films'' "Runaway Bride" had a box office of 12 million US dollars on the first day.


    In the three days of the first weekend, it earned $35.1 million in box office from North America.


    This film once again proved Julia-Roberts'' box office appeal and her commercial value in this summer''s file.


    However, the overseas distribution rights of "Runaway Bride" fell into the hands of Paramount, which made Ryan feel somewhat pity.


    The original "Runaway Bride" had a North American box office of 152 million US dollars, an overseas box office of 157 million US dollars, and a global box office of more than 300 million US dollars.


    Let the film production company and distribution company make a lot of money.


    During this period, Julia Roberts definitely reached the pinnacle of her career, and even stood at the top of the Hollywood pyramid.


    Many people in previous lives could not imagine how popular Julia Roberts was in the 1990s.


    Her popularity in North America and Europe is comparable to that of Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, and Kim Carrey.


    In the studio, Ryan was sitting on a chair, talking about another film released by Orion Films in the summer.


    "The promotion of "Rush Hour 2" focuses on North America, Japan, and Southeast Asia. It is difficult for this film to be recognized by the European box office market. It is estimated that the overseas box office will not be too high." He was somewhat helpless.


    Of course not too high, only relatively speaking, at least more than 100 million US dollars box office, there is no problem.


    Hearing Ryan''s words, Sofia Coppola did not look surprised. Not every film is "Inception", and the overseas box office is higher than the North American box office.


    "This is an obvious problem, after all, the lead actor in this film is a Chinese and a black man."


    "However, compared to Rush Hour 2," she continued, "There''s more concern within Orion about Angelina Jolie''s Tomb Raider."


    Hollywood is not without films with female protagonists, but action adventure movies are almost all male protagonists, such as Lucasfilm''s "Indiana-Jones" series of films.


    Hollywood has never had an action-adventure movie with a female lead, and it was based on a game.


    The resulting risks are much higher than "Rush Hour 2".


    In any case, "Rush Hour 2" is a sequel to a blockbuster movie, and the risks have been minimized.


    Ryan couldn''t help chuckling, "How many male viewers don''t like beautiful, tall, **** beauties?"


    "What''s more, this is an action scene. During the fight, it can attract a lot of attention."


    "That''s right." Sofia Coppola glanced at Ryan and said meaningfully, "For example, you are one of them."


    "Okay, I admit, you''re right." Ryan stood up and stretched his waist, "Okay, Sophia, let Annie know and get ready to start filming."


    "End early, the crew can celebrate tonight."


    The filming of "X-Men" still has the last few scenes left, which is much faster than Ryan expected. It is estimated that before the release of "Rush Hour 2", the crew can finish filming.


    "You can ask Natalie to come with you." Ryan seemed to think of Natalie Portman, who has been relatively free recently.


    The release of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" has indeed brought a lot of heat to Natalie Portman, but there is still a long way to go before becoming famous.


    In her previous life, apart from the Star Wars series, Natalie Portman starred in the most famous film, which turned out to be "This Killer Is Not So Cold", and she has almost never starred in large-scale commercial films.


    This is far less than Scarlett Johansson.


    It can be seen from the salary that Natalie Portman has the highest salary, but it has not reached 10 million U.S. dollars, while Scarlett Johansson''s basic salary is as high as 15 million U.S. dollars.


    As the most popular female superhero Black Widow in "The Avengers", Scarlett Johansson not only received a salary of 15 million US dollars, but also a certain percentage of the box office.


    Even, Marvel Studios and Disney plan to make a "Black Widow" movie alone.


    Ryan seems to remember that before his accident, Disney had already released the first "Black Widow" film promotional advertisement, but for some reason, the release date of this film has been postponed repeatedly.


    I hope it is not another "Wonder Woman 2", this film has almost nothing to watch except for the appearance and figure of the starring Gal Gadot.


    With the popularity of Scarlett Johansson and Black Widow, as well as a host of big-name superhero guest appearances, the box office of the film should not be too low.


    It''s just that Scarlett Johansson''s luck seems to be a little bit worse. The release time of this film seems to have lost the right time, place and people.


    Not long after, the crew began filming.


    In an office built on the set, Patrick Stewart, who plays Professor X, is sitting on a wheelchair, smiling at the confused Hugh Jackman.


    The next moment, with the sound of the door opening, Hugh Jackman saw two women walking in, the first one was the woman he had just met, Famke Jansen who played the role of Phoenix.


    The plot here is slightly different from the original version, and the role of Phoenix Girl is increased as much as possible, and the presence of Storm Girl is downplayed.


    "Logan, come and meet our Phoenix Goddess."


    Patrick Stewart sat in a wheelchair, came to Hugh Jackman, pointed to James Marsden and continued to introduce: "He is Scott, nicknamed Cyclops."


    "And our most charming Storm Lady."


    "They saved you."


    "This is my mutant school, you don''t have to worry that Magneto will come after you."


    Hugh Jackman turned to look at Patrick Stewart, and asked doubtfully, "What is Magneto?"


    Patrick Stewart replied: "He is the most powerful mutant, and he has always wanted to provoke a war between humans and mutants. The person who attacked you is his partner, the saber-toothed tiger."


    Sitting behind the monitor, Ryan watched the performances of several people. The Wolverine played by Hugh Jackman seemed to have a special charm, just like Robert Downey Jr. who played Iron Man.


    In contrast, the performances of Halle Berry as Storm and James Marsden as Cyclops can only be described as mediocre.


    On the contrary, Patrick Stewart''s acting skills are definitely powerful, better than most Hollywood first-line stars.


    As for Famke-Jensen, I can''t say much. She is dressed in a tight red leather jacket, has a delicate appearance, and a tall figure. She can attract a lot of attention without extra performances.


    "OK!"


    Ryan yelled to pass, and the five actors on the set immediately relaxed.


    Famke-Jensen looked down at the clothes on his body, "I can finally relax, this clothes feel terrible."


    "Famke!" Hugh Jackman looked at Famke-Jensen''s curves and jokingly said, "Listen to me, this red suit fits your figure very well, you should really wear it to the night party."


    Famke-Jensen rolled his eyes, ignored Hugh-Jackman, turned around and walked to the dressing room, she wished she could take off her tight leather jacket immediately and wash her body.


    "Ryan, will you continue to direct the next "X-Men"!"


    As the last shot of the film ended, Patrick Stewart couldn''t help but ask a very crucial question.


    "I''m afraid the crew is about to change to a new director." Ryan did not hide his plan to continue directing the next "X-Men" series of films.


    In fact, it''s no secret that his next plan is to direct "Spider-Man" himself.


    "It''s really bad news." Hugh Jackman said with a slightly disappointed expression.


    "Don''t worry." Ryan said with a smile: "Just because I won''t direct the next "X-Men" myself, it doesn''t mean I''m leaving the crew."


    "Don''t forget This is my plan."


    In his tone, he was full of confidence.


    Even if he does not continue to direct the next "X-Men" or even leaves the crew, Ryan''s right to speak in the next "X-Men" series of films will still not change in the slightest.


    "Next, you can rest for a while."


    Ryan said a news that was not unexpected, "Then, get ready for the next crew."


    Including Patrick Stewart, they all signed multiple film contracts at one time. Orion Films will definitely prepare to shoot the next "X-Men" sequel film, otherwise Patrick Stewart would not have asked Ryan if he would Continue to direct the next "X-Men" filming.


    "For Famke."


    Hugh Jackman shrugged and said, "I think she''s going to want to hear that very much. It won''t be long before she''s wearing that leather bodysuit again."


    Ryan smiled, the experience of the tight leather jacket is really not very good.


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 Chapter 316： emergencies

    "Why choose Spider-Man instead of an X-Men sequel!"


    On the battery car, Anne Hathaway, who was sitting in the co-pilot seat, looked at Ryan who was driving with some confusion, "Isn''t it good to continue directing the sequel of "X-Men"?"


    Regarding Anne-Hathaway''s doubts, Ryan was quite speechless and could only explain a little bit, "As long as the first "X-Men" is released successfully, the next filming according to the plan will hardly encounter any major problems. The problem."


    ""Spider-Man" is different. Not only is it a brand new film, but Spider-Man itself is the only superhero character in Marvel Comics that can rival Superman and Batman. Come and direct yourself.��


    For most directors, continuing to direct a sequel film can not only get more pay, but also reduce risks.


    Much better than directing another film.


    However, Ryan is different. He seldom cares about the salary. The entire Orion Films and Marvel Films are under his name. He cares more about the entire shooting plan


    Gradually evolve one film after another into a Marvel universe, avoiding the same encounter with Warner Bros. and DC Comics in the previous world.


    Independent series of films such as "Superman", "Batman" and "Wonder Woman" produced by Warner Bros. in the past have achieved high box office.


    However, the box office of "Justice League" and other superhero films is not ideal, with a global box office of 658 million US dollars, which seems very high.


    However, the investment of the entire film is as high as 300 million US dollars, plus high publicity costs, whether Warner Bros. can recover the cost is still a question.


    And the DC Comics universe is also a mess, with conflicting relationships between many characters, even Warner Bros. and DC Comics themselves can''t figure it out.


    Ryan definitely wanted to keep that from happening.


    In addition, there is another very important reason for choosing to direct "Spider-Man" at this time.


    Now that the time of the 911 incident is getting closer and closer, the style of the North American film market is about to usher in a very big change.


    Some sad, military and war-themed films are destined to be abandoned by the North American market, but some films with light-hearted plots can be recognized by the audience.


    It can be said that after the 911 incident, it was the best time for the release of "Spider-Man". The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. The appearance of Spider-Man of ordinary background just caters to the preferences of the current North American audience.


    "Hi Ryan, Annie."


    Natalie Portman jumped off the battery car and greeted the two, "Scarlett, that guy is busy and can''t come."


    "She is filming on set."


    There was no trace of regret in her tone, but a hint of schadenfreude.


    "A sad news." Ryan seemed relieved to hear that Scarlett Johansson would not be able to come.


    Finally, I don''t have to worry about it. At the party, Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson got into an argument.


    As they spoke, the three of them walked into the studio. The shooting scenes that had been built in the past had disappeared. Instead, there were many long dining tables with all kinds of food, fruits, drinks, etc. on them.


    In the middle of the studio, there should be a large dance floor. Many crew members and the invited party girls are swaying excitedly to the music.


    "Party girl!"


    Sofia Coppola''s eyes flashed a hint of sarcasm, "It''s thanks to you for doing it."


    Ryan held a glass of red wine, shook it slightly, looked at the men and women on the dance floor, and said indifferently: "Sophia, it''s time to relax, invite some party girls to come over and liven up the atmosphere, so that everyone can relax better a bit."


    "At least they''re having fun now."


    In fact, the people he invited were not real party girls, but some young and beautiful female models.


    For this reason, they only paid less than tens of thousands of dollars, and many people came on their own initiative without asking for a penny.


    An opportunity to get in touch with Hollywood''s top commercial crews at close range, for those young and beautiful female models, is no less than a piece of cream cake covered with honey, eager to pounce on it and take a bite.


    Sofia Coppola curled her lips, too lazy to continue talking, she couldn''t talk about party girls and female models with a famous **** in North America.


    "Hi!"


    Natalie Portman staggered over with Keira Knightley in her arms, holding a transparent plastic bag in her hand, and shook it at Ryan, "Ryan, do you want to have something exciting?" !"


    Ryan frowned, and said to Keira Knightley, "Kayla, look at her, don''t let her touch these things again."


    "Boring." Natalie - Portman muttered, just wanted to pull Keira - Knightley turned and walked towards the dance floor.


    However, at the next moment, Keira Knightley suddenly reached out and snatched the plastic bag from Natalie Portman''s hand, and promised Ryan: "Mr. Gosling, I will watch Natalie''s."


    "Keira!" Natalie Portman glared at Keira Knightley angrily, "Give it back to me quickly."


    Keira Knightley confronted Natalie Portman without showing any weakness, "This is what Mr. Gosling ordered."


    Hearing this, Natalie Portman snorted coldly, vented her dissatisfaction, turned and walked towards the dance floor, and Keira Knightley quickly followed.


    "An interesting young actress."


    Sofia Coppola glanced at Keira Knightley''s back, and said thoughtfully, "Helen should sign her to Star Economy Company."


    "Good idea." Ryan shrugged, "You can call Helen and ask her to come over."


    The development of Keira-Knightley in her previous life was relatively good. Although she did not meet the standards of Hollywood first-line actresses, she was still a well-known British rose.


    "I''ll go out for a while." Sofia Coppola stood up and walked outside, obviously calling Helen.


    After a while, Sofia Coppola did not come back, but Avi Allard came over from the outside and handed a document to Ryan, "The "X-Men" publicity plan initially formulated by Marvel Studios .��


    "Next, we need to negotiate many times, and finally come up with a complete publicity plan."


    Ryan took it over and glanced at it briefly. There was nothing too surprising. It was nothing more than trial screenings, newspapers and magazines, traditional media, advertisements on the Internet, and offline activities.


    Among them, the latest edition of the "X-Men" comics to be released by Marvel Comics is also one of the key points in the promotion.


    As a relatively well-known comic superhero team in North America, there are not a few readers who have read "X-Men" comics.


    As long as the vast majority of these people can enter the cinema, then "X-Men" will surely be a success.


    "The latest version of the "X-Men" comics, the plot should be as perfect as possible, so there is no need to hurry."


    Ryan remembers that it seems that the "X-Men" comics in the previous life sold very well, especially the comics of Dark Phoenix, which is one of the best-selling comics in Marvel Comics.


    "The post-production time of the whole film will take at least 5 months, and Marvel Comics has plenty of time." Ryan said.


    The production cycle of large-scale commercial films in Hollywood takes about one year on average. At first glance, the filming process of the crew will be very long.


    In fact, the shooting of many films can be finished within 10 to 15 weeks, and the remaining time is used for film post-production and special effects production.


    The more effects you have, the longer it will take.


    "I will personally pay attention to this matter." Avi-Allard knew that in order to ensure the quality of the film, the post-production time can only be extended, and it is impossible to reduce it.


    In this way, Marvel Comics can be left with a lot of creative time.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, one of the trilogy of The Lord of the Rings produced by Orion Films next year, will probably be released in May, and the release of "X-Men" is likely to be released in July. "Ryan suddenly mentioned the release time of the two films.


    The crew of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has been filming in New Zealand, and even the film''s special effects production was completed in New Zealand.


    For the vast majority of people, this film has been shrouded in a veil of mystery, and even Avi-Arad has only heard the name of this film.


    And Orion Films invested 300 million U.S. dollars at one time to shoot three large-scale epic films in a row.


    Of course, he is no stranger to the name of the original "Lord of the Rings", and even read it once.


    "July is also a good time." Avi-Allard was somewhat helpless.


    However, the schedule in July is really good, otherwise "Inception" would not be released in July.


    In fact, the specific release time of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "X-Men", and "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" has not been completely determined, but only a preliminary time period has been determined.


    Orion Pictures not only has to decide the specific release time based on the post-production progress of the two films.


    It is also necessary to communicate and negotiate with Warner Bros. to stagger the release time of the three films, and to inquire about the summer and Christmas schedules of other film companies next year, the specific time of commercial films to be released, and so on.


    Finally, a suitable release time will be selected.


    Unless it is a sequel to a blockbuster film, the release time of each film will be carefully selected.


    Ryan thought for a while and said, "In two days'' time, the premiere of "Rush Hour" can be attended with Patrick Stewart and Hugh Jackman."


    "Okay." Avi-Allard nodded.


    "Remember to notify a few of them later, don''t forget." Ryan reminded again.


    This year, Orion Films still has at least four more films to be released. The actors of the "X-Men" crew can definitely walk a few more red carpets and take the opportunity to increase some exposure.


    Don''t look at the number of films released by Orion Films this year, but in fact next year will be the focus.


    Next year will be a fateful moment for Orion Films. Three large-scale commercial films, "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring", "X-Men" and "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" will be released.


    In addition, the filming of "Black Hawk Down" will end before 2000, and there are two sequel filming plans of "American Pie" and "Death Comes".


    It can be said that Orion Pictures will usher in a box office peak.


    Those few traditional Hollywood giant film companies will not just sit back and watch Orion Pictures continue to succeed, and will inevitably adopt some conventional methods.


    Similar to the release of other commercial blockbusters at the same time, competing with Orion Films for the North American box office, there are even some private means, such as what happened in "Blade Warrior".


    For the obvious competition, Ryan has no fear, whether it is any movie in "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring", "X-Men", "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone"~www .novelhall.com~ is not an ordinary large-scale commercial film, and it can compete with it. It is released at the same time, which is almost like an egg hitting a stone.


    It is a private method, which is more troublesome to prevent, or even impossible to prevent.


    Ryan sighed, hoping to reach an acquisition agreement with the consortium and shareholders behind MGM as soon as possible, so that Orion Pictures can avoid many private means.


    Among the Hollywood giants, there are many methods that have scruples about each other, otherwise it will easily lead to an all-out war between the two giants.


    To put it bluntly, the sixth is to strengthen oneself and strive to become a member of the giants, and many private means will naturally disappear.


    For example, Sony Pictures is an outsider, and the other traditional Hollywood giants have no extra moves. It is nothing more than the Columbia Pictures acquired by Sony, which itself is a member of the traditional Hollywood giants.


    Suddenly, Ryan frowned, and seemed to smell a trace of vomiting, which was very unpleasant.


    Almost at the same time, Anne-Hathaway ran over quickly and yelled loudly, "Whoever has a phone, call 911 and call an ambulance!"


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    "Avi, call!"


    On the dance floor not far away, the sound of vomiting kept coming, and the smell became more and more unpleasant. Some people even fainted on the ground with a bang, their bodies covered in vomit.


    Not one or two people, at least two-thirds of them, had similar reactions one after another, and the scene was very chaotic.


    Ryan couldn''t help cursing in a low voice, picked up the phone and dialed 911, and quickly explained the scene in front of him briefly.


    For a moment, he suddenly remembered what happened to the crew of "Titanic". Most of the crew were poisoned and hospitalized.


    After hanging up the phone, Avi-Allard cursed in a rare way, "Damn it, what happened!"


    "Save people first." Ryan quickly walked towards the dance floor, and slowly helped the person who fell on the ground to his feet to avoid being blocked by vomit.


    Seeing this, Avi-Arad hesitated for a moment, and followed closely behind.


    Not long after, the staff and security personnel from the Warner Bros. studio rushed over and hurriedly joined the rescue. After a while, a large number of ambulances arrived, carrying the patients into the ambulance and taking them away.


    I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.


    Standing at the door of the studio, Ryan breathed the fresh air, his face was very ugly, how could a large number of crew members, including the invited models, suddenly vomit together!


    This is by no means an accident!


    Maybe food poisoning is not a rare thing, but why did it happen at the crew''s party!


    "Ryan..." Anne-Hathaway walked over in a panic, "Is it a food problem? It scared me just now."


    "Okay, Anne, it''s all right now." Ryan turned around and gently hugged Anne-Hathaway, smelling a faint smell of vomit on her body.


    Not only Anne-Hathaway, but even himself was more or less stained with vomit, and there were large stains on his clothes.


    Especially on the shoes, it was dirty, and some indescribable things could be clearly seen.


    "Go back and take a shower and get a good night''s sleep." Ryan let go of Anne-Hathaway and said comfortingly, "The crew will take care of the rest."


    Anne-Hathaway forced a smile, "Okay, then I''ll go back first."


    After speaking, she was accompanied by a female studio staff member and walked towards the parking lot.


    For a while, Ryan''s eyes fell on the studio again, and his brows were frowned. I''m afraid this matter is not that simple.


    "Daniel, is there any result!"


    Seeing Daniel Green coming out of the studio, Ryan tried his best to calm down and asked, "Are you sure?"


    "It''s basically certain." Daniel Green knew what Ryan asked, "There are many reasons that can cause vomiting, but like the scene just now, there is only one possibility, that someone deliberately put drugs in some kind of food. "


    He had just checked it, and it was easy to come to the conclusion that someone should have tampered with the food.


    "Can you find out what drug it is!" Ryan nodded lightly, a piece of news that wasn''t very unexpected.


    "There are many drugs that can make people vomit. Unless they are tested by a professional institution, it is difficult to know the specific name of the drug." Daniel Green shook his head. "However, these drugs generally do not endanger people''s lives."


    Of course, what he said was only generally speaking, if someone was blocked by vomit to the windpipe, it would be life-threatening.


    Seeing this, Ryan didn''t ask any further, even if he knew the name of the specific drug, it wouldn''t help.


    The most important thing right now is, who did it? Why do you do this!


    If it was Ryan himself, he would rather choose a suitable time, set a big fire, and burn the studio and the film together, rather than poisoning.


    Fires have occurred in many Hollywood studios, and some films have even been burned, including the seven major Hollywood film companies, and similar incidents have occurred.


    A fire is easily defined as an accident.


    Poisoning will face investigation by the judicial department.


    "Ryan!"


    Sofia Coppola stepped on a pair of high heels and almost trotted over, "Don''t worry, the mobile hard drive is fine."


    "X-Men" was shot with a digital camera, which cannot be stored with traditional film, but with commercial mobile hard drives and floppy disks.


    As for the USB drive!


    For the time being, there are no USB flash drives on the market, and the commercial mobile hard drives in the 1990s are also different from the previous mobile hard drives.


    At least the "X-Men" crew has not yet adopted a mobile hard drive with a usb port.


    "The crew finished filming, and I sent someone to the bank safe."


    Sophia Coppola pointed to the studio not far away, and said, "Have you thought about it, how do you plan to deal with this matter!"


    "Call the police!" Ryan said with an ugly face: "The only option we have right now is to call the police."


    "By the way, let someone check to see if there are any contraband on the studio and crew staff, and then ask someone to call the police."


    Two-thirds of the crew were sent to the hospital for emergency treatment. This matter is almost impossible to suppress, and if someone''s life is in danger, the crew will get into big trouble.


    The best option is to call the police, hand over the whole matter to the police, and the crew will stand in the position of the victim.


    Of course, the premise is not to be found by the police to find some contraband, such as Natalie Portman.


    "what do you mean?"


    Sofia Coppola''s complexion suddenly changed, and he immediately ordered the rest of the crew to check every corner of the studio carefully.


    At the same time, Avi-Arad in the hospital was notified to ask someone to check whether the poisoned person was carrying contraband.


    Be careful, there is always nothing wrong.


    If the people from the police station find some contraband that shouldn''t appear in the studio, the crew will really not be able to explain it clearly.


    Even, it is even bigger than the current trouble.


    After a while, Daniel Green walked over quickly.


    "It''s a bit troublesome."


    Daniel Green moved closer to Ryan''s ear and said in a low voice, "A guy found something in the lounge. It''s quite a lot. Do you need to dispose of it immediately!"


    After what happened just now, Ryan felt a little uneasy about the crew, so he asked Daniel Green to take the rest of the bodyguards to check again.


    "Treat it cleanly."


    Ryan didn''t ask what it was, and asked Daniel Green to dispose of it, "Give another sum of money to the guy who found it, and let him go abroad for a while."


    "You will check it yourself in a while, and don''t miss any corner."


    "Remember not to trust the crew." Ryan looked cold.


    In the whole incident, the staff of the film crew must be inseparable, and the staff of the studio can''t believe it either.


    Even, except for a few leading actors, assistant directors, and producers in the crew, anyone may have this suspicion.


    "I''ll do it right away." Daniel Green didn''t say how to deal with it, and walked directly into the distance, and at the same time called all the guys at home to come over


    There are many things that Ryan doesn''t need to know. If something goes wrong, Daniel Green or other bodyguards will bear it alone, and Ryan and the crew will not be involved.


    In return, Ryan has always been very generous.


    It is not far from Bel Air, and soon the studio was controlled by several bodyguards and security personnel, and no one was allowed to enter or leave, including the staff of the Warner Brothers studio, and the studio was thoroughly inspected with instruments. again.


    As the night passed, the sky lit up slightly, and the Warner Bros. studio was still brightly lit, and it was a busy scene. Not only the executives of Orion Pictures rushed over overnight, but also many executives of Warner Bros. rushed over.


    At the same time, at least a dozen police cars were parked in the studio, and a large number of police officers with live ammunition checked the studio thoroughly, taking a large amount of food and drinks back for testing.


    If Ryan hadn''t asked Daniel Green to take someone to check it several times in advance and found a lot of things, I''m afraid it''s not just the Los Angeles Police Department and Warner Bros. studio management that are in trouble now.


    "Apart from the crew members, have other people entered or left the studio?"


    A sheriff from the Los Angeles Police Department is asking what happened.


    "There are also studio staff, waiters who deliver food, and some models." Ryan thought for a while and continued: "Of course it is not ruled out that someone invites friends to come with them."


    In fact, every crew is inevitably a little chaotic, including the people who come in and out of the "X-Men" crew every day, and it is impossible to count them one by one.


    There is also the management of Hollywood studios, which is also in chaos, otherwise there would not be many accidents in history.


    The social circle of those models is also in chaos.


    I''m afraid, among the people who have been in and out of the studio, only the waiter who delivered the food is relatively easy to investigate.


    The sheriff named Jeff felt that his head had grown bigger than three circles. According to Ryan''s investigation scope, the number of people would expand infinitely.


    It happened that the accident was not an ordinary crew, he could imagine that the police station would face pressure from the media and high-level officials in the next few days.


    "Mr. Gosling, I hope that you, the crew and Orion Films will not officially announce this matter to the media for the time being."


    "We will investigate as soon as possible and hold a press conference." Sergeant Jeff seems not very confident.


    Every year, Hollywood crews have some cases that can never be investigated clearly. After a long time, it will naturally become an unsolved case.


    "Yes." Ryan agreed with a flat expression, without any special reaction.


    He didn''t expect the Los Angeles Police Department to investigate clearly at all, or even if the investigation clearly caught someone, he might not be the real mastermind behind it.


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    The initial investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department was not complicated. It was nothing more than extracting food from the scene, testing alcohol, interrogating all the people who had entered and exited the studio last night, and checking the surveillance video of the studio.


    Surprisingly, the monitoring equipment of the Warner Brothers studio is aging, which has caused many cameras to be damaged for a long time, and has not been fully repaired. It is estimated that the Los Angeles Police Department will not get any useful footage.


    This cannot be blamed on the poor management of the Warner Bros. studio. Currently, most production crews in Hollywood choose to shoot in overseas locations such as Canada and New Zealand, as well as in other states. Few production crews stay in Los Angeles.


    The studios under the Hollywood studios are almost all in a state of long-term loss, unable to spend large sums of money to repair various facilities.


    Even Warner Bros. has built a new studio in Canada, and the old studio in Los Angeles has almost become a tourist attraction except for renting out.


    "Most of the people who were sent to the hospital for emergency treatment are out of danger and can be discharged after a few days of rest."


    Hearing the news that Avi-Allard came back from the hospital, Ryan felt a little relieved, as long as the person is fine, the rest of the loss is just a trivial matter for the crew.


    "Are you sure, this is a poisoning incident!" Stan Lee asked in a deep voice.


    He didn''t attend the crew party last night, but stayed in his apartment in Los Angeles to rest, and was lucky to escape.


    "Basically, it is certain that this is a man-made poisoning incident."


    Sofia Coppola glanced at Ryan, and continued: "It''s just that it''s not clear whether the person who put the vomiting drug was for revenge on the crew or a certain person in the crew, and we can only wait for the results of the police investigation. "


    Although on the surface, this incident did not bring too much loss to the crew, it was more like an act of revenge.


    But no one dares to say that the current situation facing Orion Films has nothing to do with other Hollywood film companies.


    "No matter what purpose is hidden behind this matter."


    Ryan glanced at the few people present, and said: "Right now, we must cooperate with the police''s investigation and evidence collection first, and don''t disclose this matter to the media for the time being."


    "If the media asks, it''s just a case of simple food poisoning. In addition, all the staff who rescued the hospital, including the invited models, will be properly compensated in the name of the crew."


    "Also remember that the crew is also the victim, and we need to stand among all the victims."


    Among the few people in the conference room right now, none of them are Hollywood rookies, and they can easily think of many things.


    No matter what the cause of this incident is, or whether it is a small move by other Hollywood film companies, Orion Pictures can use the impact of this incident to bring a lot of enthusiasm to the future release of "X-Men".


    Of course, many things need to be done in moderation, and the LAPD cannot be pushed to the opposite side.


    In fact, he didn''t talk about too many things. Ryan chose to hide some things, so as not to spread the news and cause panic.


    After all, some things are too sensitive, and the less people know, the better.


    As several people walked out of the conference room, Stan Lee came to Ryan and sighed, "The results of "Inception" are too dazzling."


    Stan Lee seemed to continue with some emotion: "Even, for other Hollywood film companies, Orion Films shouldn''t have such a dazzling film."


    He paused, and said again: "Ryan, be careful, maybe what happened last night is just the beginning."


    Ryan nodded silently, "Li, you''re right. The traditional giants of Hollywood won''t watch Orion Films gradually grow."


    The North American film box office market has a limited number of viewers each year, and the rise of Orion Films will inevitably affect the interests of traditional Hollywood giants.


    "I''ll give you a suggestion." Stan Lee reminded, "Don''t stay in Los Angeles for the next film, you can go overseas, such as New Zealand."


    "Hollywood studios have struggled to reach New Zealand, just as Marvel has been unable to penetrate the Asian market."


    The rise of Orion Films is too short, and its influence in North America is limited. It is difficult to compete with traditional Hollywood giants, but New Zealand is different.


    The overseas filming locations chosen by large Hollywood commercial crews are generally Canada, followed by New Zealand.


    Orion Films is just the opposite. New Zealand is the preferred overseas shooting location, plus the ongoing filming of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, with an investment of up to 300 million US dollars, and a studio under construction.


    The influence of Orion Films in New Zealand is much higher than that of other Hollywood film companies, which can avoid a lot of trouble.


    Ryan was thinking about it until Stan Lee left.


    Stan Lee has been engaged in comic creation for many years, has dealt with Hollywood a lot, and has seen a lot of dark sides. Just like what he said just now, several traditional giants in Hollywood will not just watch the rise of Orion Pictures.


    What happened last night was just the beginning, and there will be a steady stream of small moves in the future.


    The best option is to temporarily stay away from Hollywood and put the crew''s filming location overseas.


    As for the truth of the whole thing, it is secondary.


    In many cases, no evidence is needed, as long as you know who is the biggest beneficiary.


    However, Ryan has another choice, to reach MGM''s acquisition plan as soon as possible, so as to stand at the top of Hollywood and become a member of the traditional giants.


    "Why, still thinking about it!"


    Nancy Utley walked in from the door, "Actually, the next thing will not be too much trouble."


    Various things happen to Hollywood crews every year. Generally speaking, they will not affect the promotion and release of future films.


    Hearing this, Ryan raised his head and glanced at Nancy Utley, as if he had made up his mind, his mood suddenly became much better, "Nancy, call Jon for me, I have something to ask him .��


    "One thing that is enough to change the status quo." He added.


    Nancy Utley''s expression froze, and she said very cautiously: "Ryan, it''s best not to do anything until the truth of the matter is found out."


    "There are already people watching us, even waiting for us to make mistakes."


    She was afraid that Ryan would do something extreme and complicate the whole thing.


    "Don''t worry, I won''t mess around."


    Ryan smiled slightly, "After a while, you will know that it is definitely a good thing."


    "By the way, how is Wesley-Snipes doing?" He didn''t continue talking, but asked about Wesley-Snipes.


    "If there is no accident, he will face about three years of prison life."


    Nancy Utley gave Ryan a puzzled look, and continued, "Of course, as long as he performs well inside, he can be released on parole in advance, and he can come out in about two years at most."


    The United States is a commercial society, and money can often change many things. In contrast, getting parole early is only a trivial matter.


    "Tell him for me." Ryan picked up the cold coffee, lowered his head and took a sip, "When he is released from prison, Orion Pictures will prepare to shoot the sequel of "Blade Warrior."


    In fact, what happened last night was not the first time. It can be seen from "Blade Warrior" that someone has been staring at Orion Pictures for a long time.


    "Wesley Snipes will definitely jump for joy." Nancy Utley didn''t have any surprise on her face.


    The box office data of "Blade Warrior" is good. Even if it is considered a high publicity fee, it can bring a lot of income to Orion Pictures.


    If it weren''t for the film starring Wesley Snipes, who is about to face prison life, I''m afraid Orion Pictures has already started preparing for the filming plan for the sequel of "Blade Warrior".


    Next, Jon Fertimer came in alone and had a secret conversation with Ryan for a long time before the two left from the conference room. Ryan asked Daniel Green to drive back to Bel Air.


    Not to mention that he didn''t sleep all night last night, which made his body smell bad. Ryan needs to go home to clean up, eat something casually, and sleep.


    The impact of the poisoning incident was far less than what the Los Angeles Police Department expected. UU Reading Whether it was the crew, Orion Pictures, or even the patients who were sent to the hospital for emergency treatment, they all chose to remain silent. .


    Ryan didn''t pay attention to the progress of the investigation. He only took one day off and devoted himself to the post-production of the film the next day.


    At the same time, on August 6, "Rush Hour 2" was released on a large scale in North America, and it opened on Friday with a scale of 3,100 theaters, which shows that many theater companies are very optimistic about the film''s prospects.


    On the day of its release on Friday, it earned $23.1 million at the box office on its first day, $24.34 million on Saturday, and $19.95 million on Sunday.


    In just three days, the box office of the film''s first weekend was as high as 67.4 million US dollars, while the entire film budget was only 40 million US dollars.


    There''s no question that Rush Hour 2 was a success


    Many media have exclaimed that Orion Films has dug up a treasure in a film starring Chinese and blacks.


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    "Tianluodiwang 1999", which was released on the same day, only earned 14.6 million US dollars at the box office in the three days of the first weekend.


    Far less than "Rush Hour 2" earned $67.4 million at the box office in three days in its first weekend.


    With the arrival of the first working day of the film, the box office will inevitably decline sharply. It earned $9.47 million at the box office on Monday, $8.83 million on Tuesday, $7.3 million on Wednesday, and $6.85 million on Thursday.


    Adding up the four working days, a total of US$32.45 million was earned at the box office, including the US$67.4 million box office earned in the first three days of the first weekend, and the accumulated box office of the film in North America exceeded US$100 million.


    "Rush Hour 2" is the second film released by Orion Films in the summer file, and it is also the second film in the summer file to break through 100 million US dollars at the North American box office within a week.


    The North American media were stunned. It was a miracle that the box office of two films in a row exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars after they were released for a week.


    However, the film company that created this miracle is not the traditional seven major Hollywood film companies, but Orion Films, which has only been reorganized for a few years.


    I have to sigh, with the rise of Orion Pictures and DreamWorks, the traditional pattern of Hollywood has quietly changed.


    Of course, "Rush Hour 2" is not "Inception", and the film''s overseas box office performance is only average, far below the level of North American hits.


    But don''t forget that the investment cost of this film is only 40 million U.S. dollars. In less than a week after its release, Orion Films has already recovered the cost through the North American box office.


    Next, it will bring an unimaginable income to Orion Pictures.


    As for another movie released by Orion Films in July, "Inception" has already reached $256 million in North American box office.


    According to the predictions of a number of Hollywood evaluation agencies, the North American lower-level performance of this film is likely to reach 300 million US dollars.


    If the overseas box office is counted, even if it fails to reach Ryan Gosling''s expected global box office of 800 million US dollars, the final box office performance will not be much different, at least 700 million US dollars is no longer a problem.


    The second working day of the film came. On Friday, "Rush Hour 2" earned another US$10.3 million box office in a single day, and the North American box office increased to US$110 million.


    If nothing else, "Rush Hour 2" will surely rank among the top ten, or even the top five, on the North American box office list this year.


    As a result, the North American media once again exclaimed, including "Inception", two of the three films produced by Orion Films this year can be among the top ten in the North American box office rankings at the end of the year.


    This can no longer be described as a miracle.


    On Saturday morning, the Hollywood Walk of Fame was crowded with many media reporters and guests who came to watch the ceremony.


    Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker each received a star for their roles in Rush Hour 2.


    When the two made their handprints, there was applause from all around, and many local Chinese in Los Angeles showed excitement on their faces, and they couldn''t help shaking their fists fiercely to express their excitement.


    Hollywood finally gave birth to a Chinese star, even a first-line Chinese star.


    Starring in two films in succession, the North American box office is a big hit. Even if he is a Chinese, Jackie Chan is worth more than $10 million in salary from Hollywood studios, or simply a basic salary of $15 million.


    Not far from Jackie Chan and Jackie Chan, several Chinese standing on the sidelines watching the ceremony couldn''t help showing envious expressions, "In seven days, the box office in North America exceeded 100 million U.S. dollars!"


    Li Ang looked at the energetic Jackie Chan, and couldn''t help sighing, "It''s unbelievable."


    As a Hollywood director, he is very clear about the impact of the North American box office exceeding 100 million US dollars in seven days.


    It is absolutely possible to make Jackie Chan a first-line star in Hollywood, and he is the second star after Bruce Lee to be recognized by Hollywood film companies and movie fans.


    Even, with the commercial value he showed, Hollywood film companies would not care about his skin color.


    "Okay, let''s go."


    "According to the time, I should meet with the executives of Orion Films, and talk about the future release plan of the film." Li An took his eyes away from Jackie Chan, and walked outside.


    The post-production of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is coming to an end, and the next step is to formulate a comprehensive distribution plan.


    The distribution across the Pacific Ocean and Southeast Asia will naturally not encounter too many problems. The key is the release and distribution in North America, Europe, Latin America and other countries and regions.


    Otherwise, based on the other side of the Pacific Ocean and Southeast Asia, he doubts whether he can recover the US$10 million shooting cost. Moreover, this film is obviously different from traditional martial arts movies, and many people in the industry do not give it a very high evaluation.


    Even the word-of-mouth of the internal screening room can only barely reach the passing level.


    Ryan didn''t pay much attention to the release of "Rush Hour 2". As a sequel film, as long as it is released according to the normal plan, there is almost no possibility of failure, and there will be a special person in charge of the subsequent publicity.


    His main focus is on the post-production of X-Men.


    "Jack, the special effects should be brighter."


    In the digital field studio, Ryan looked at a section of special effects that had just been produced, "The positions of the third lens and the fourth lens are slightly staggered, and the scene when the special effects are scattered is not strong enough."


    Looking at the picture in front of him, Ryan gestured and said: "It should give people a feeling of being bright, even shocking."


    To put it bluntly, the biggest highlight of a superhero movie, apart from the superhero characters in the movie, is mainly focused on various special effects, so that the audience can feel a sense of shock at first glance.


    For this reason, I also deliberately summarized several superhero films produced by Warner Bros. and DC Comics, and watched them one by one.


    Warner Bros. put more emphasis on the plot of the film, and did not pay much attention to special effects.


    Obviously Ryan will not take the route of Warner Bros. The plot of "X-Men" is very simple and there will be no complicated plots.


    In other words, the plot in the whole film is not the selling point, but chooses to focus on restoring the special effects of comic characters and use special effects as a selling point.


    Jack carefully remembered that the special effects production plan for the entire film was planned according to Ryan''s requirements, and Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic were only the executors.


    "Next."


    Ryan continued: "Jack, I want to see the most outstanding CG special effects technology in the digital field, don''t care about time and cost, you and Industrial Light & Magic have sufficient time and funds."


    After listening to Jack, he secretly sighed, apart from Ryan in front of him, there is no other director in Hollywood who can say such a thing.


    He can even imagine that the special effects production cost of "X-Men" may exceed the budget.


    Ryan doesn''t know Jack''s thoughts, but one thing is certain, he would rather the film''s special effects production costs exceed the budget, but also achieve the desired effect.


    "X-Men" is the beginning of the whole plan, and Orion Pictures will not consider profit too much.


    Just like the Avengers plan of Marvel Pictures in the past, except for the two films "Iron Man" and "Thor", the box office of the remaining few films is not very satisfactory.


    "Invincible Hulk" did not recover the filming cost. With an investment of 150 million US dollars, the global box office of the film was only 264 million US dollars.


    However, Marvel Pictures didn''t care about the gains and losses of one or two films. Their real goal is to complete the assembly of the Avengers on the big screen.


    The same is true for Ryan and Orion Pictures'' plans at the moment. "X-Men" is just the beginning. In addition to sequel films, they will also prepare to shoot "Wolverine", "Deadpool" and other films.


    The original "X-Men" filmed 12 series of films, that is to say, even if the special effects production cost of the first "X-Men" was too high, Orion Pictures could not get much profit.


    But the next dozen or so films will continue to bring a lot of income to Orion Films.


    To put it bluntly, as long as the first "X-Men" is released successfully, then in the next ten years, the "X-Men" series alone will be enough to support a new Hollywood giant.


    What''s more, in addition to "X-Men", Ryan also intends to personally direct the "Spider-Man" series of films.


    You know, in the previous life, as long as the performance of Sony Pictures declined, they began to prepare for the filming of "Spider-Man". Every time "Spider-Man" was released, Sony Pictures, which was in a trough, could be rejuvenated.


    Ryan clearly remembered that in his previous life, Sony Pictures filmed a total of six "Spider-Man" films, among which the one with the lowest global box office was more than 700 million US dollars, which was even more dazzling than the achievements of "X-Men".


    "Marvel Pictures intends to hold a banquet and invite some of the more well-known film critics in North America to participate."


    Sofia Coppola walked in a long time ago, and didn''t step forward until she saw that Ryan and Jack had finished talking, "It seems that they want to build a good relationship with a group of film critics."


    Public relations banquets like this are staged almost every day in Hollywood.


    Critics!


    Ryan looked up at Sophia and said, "Cancel, just say what I mean."


    "''X-Men'' is a commercial superhero movie, and it''s hard to get the approval of film critics."


    "Also, film critics don''t have as much influence on the box office as they see."


    For example, when the first "Star Wars" was released, countless film critics in North America gave negative reviews, belittled the creativity of the film, and thought it was the most failed film.


    But "Star Wars" has achieved success, a box office result that is enough to silence the critics.


    Also, "The Shawshank Redemption" was highly praised by film critics, but the box office of this film was pitifully low, and it hit the street to the extreme. It is estimated that the production company and distribution company have not recovered the cost until now.


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    "Let me tell Natalie Portman that apart from the Star Wars series, don''t accept other filming appointments for the time being, and give me at least 3 months of filming time." Ryan said suddenly.


    Although the post-production of "X-Men" has just started, there is still a long time before the preparation of the "Spider-Man" crew, but it does not hinder the decision of the heroine of the film in advance.


    "Yes." Sofia Coppola nodded, "I will inform Helen later."


    "In addition, the filming of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has ended, and Ang Lee wants to talk to you about the film''s promotion plan."


    Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon!


    Ryan pondered for a while. It seemed that the shooting progress of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was much faster than expected. "Let him come over in the afternoon."


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not a traditional Hollywood commercial film or a Chinese film, it has a special meaning.


    In addition to the box office revenue, it is more about building a good relationship with the officials on the other side of the Pacific Ocean and expanding the future box office market.


    A group of Hollywood film companies have never given up their plans for the box office market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    After all, the other party has a large population and has broad prospects for future development. Unlike many western countries with limited populations, it is difficult to make major changes in the box office market.


    For example, Disney has been intending to build a Disneyland in a major city on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and the investment is expected to reach billions of dollars.


    Once this investment project is completed, Disney will completely open up the box office market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    In terms of future planning and market cultivation, Disney is already ahead of other Hollywood film companies.


    Of course, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" also has a similar effect.


    In the afternoon, Ang Li came to the reception room of the Digital Domain as scheduled. Ryan asked the staff to bring over a cup of coffee, looked at him and asked, "Li, what plan do you have, you can tell it directly."


    Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon''s release schedule is critical, and can even determine the success of the film as a whole.


    "I personally hope that it can be released in Xiangjiang, Wanwan, and across the Pacific Ocean first."


    Ang Lee took a sip of his coffee and continued, "Then, to participate in next year''s Cannes Film Festival, as long as you win one or two important awards, you can take the opportunity to enter the European market, and finally it will be screened in North America, as well as Oscar awards."


    Most Chinese-language films are screened in Xiangjiang, Wanwan, and across the Pacific Ocean first, and then go to Europe to participate in various film festivals.


    To put it bluntly, it is to use the influence of European film festival awards to obtain overseas distribution channels and domestic and foreign popularity.


    Except, of course, those films that are officially banned from release.


    The same is true for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". In addition to excellent production, at least a few important awards must be won, otherwise it is almost impossible to achieve the box office of the original version of 200 million U.S. dollars


    "Li, although your plan is very good, you haven''t considered one thing."


    Ryan said sharply: "The narrative form of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" may not be able to cater to the preferences of audiences in Xiangjiang, Bay Bay, and the other side of the Pacific Ocean,"


    As a martial arts film filmed for overseas Chinese, European and American audiences, if it can achieve good box office results in Xiangjiang, Bay Bay, and the other side of the Pacific, then it is really hell.


    It''s not that there is a problem with Ang Lee''s release plan, but that he cares too much about the North American box office market. Ryan is just the opposite. He cares more about the box office market across the Pacific than the North American box office market.


    "That''s why I think it''s more appropriate to release it in Europe first. As for Xiangjiang, Wanwan, and the other side of the Pacific, it will be released at the end." Ryan said meaningfully.


    The original Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was released on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, only grossing $2.2 million, and the response was not very good.


    Until the film''s North American box office broke 100 million U.S. dollars and won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, it suddenly became a milestone in Chinese-language films and was praised by countless media to the sky.


    It''s a pity that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" had almost been released from across the Pacific by then.


    "As long as one or two important awards are won, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" can be guaranteed to be released on a large scale in the European market."


    Ryan changed his voice, "Like the Venice Film Festival!"


    As long as the film wins the Venice Film Festival, or even wins the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, then Xiangjiang, Wanwan, and the other side of the Pacific Ocean will definitely sell well at the box office.


    Venice Film Festival!


    Ang Lee frowned indistinctly. Compared to the Venice Film Festival, he hoped to participate in the Cannes Film Festival.


    As we all know, the Cannes Film Festival in France is the center of art films in the world, while the influence of the Venice Film Festival is limited to Europe.


    Ryan didn''t seem to notice the change in Ang Lee, and continued: "In addition to the Venice Film Festival, there is also the London Film Festival."


    Hearing the name of the London Film Festival, Ang Lee frowned, and couldn''t help but said: "The London Film Festival''s holding time is about the same as the Tokyo International Film Festival, and its influence is not as good as the Tokyo International Film Festival."


    The former London Film Festival is held from November to December, and the Tokyo International Film Festival is held from late October to early November. The time difference between the two is almost the same.


    Moreover, the influence of the London Film Festival is not comparable to that of the Tokyo International Film Festival. In any case, the Tokyo International Film Festival is recognized as a category A film festival.


    "We can join together."


    Ryan nodded in agreement, "Golden Harvest will be in charge of the Tokyo International Film Festival, while the London Film Festival will be handed over to overseas distribution companies."


    When mentioning the overseas distribution company, Li An suddenly remembered something. It seemed that the headquarters of the overseas distribution company under Ryan''s name was in London, England, and he couldn''t help but become a little embarrassed.


    It turned out that there was a reason for choosing to participate in the London Film Festival.


    "Of course the focus must be on the Venice Film Festival and the Oscars."


    Ryan said a very unexpected news, "Orion Films has roughly cut out an edited version of the film and sent it to the jury of the Venice Film Festival, striving to become the opening film of the Venice Film Festival in September."


    Each film will be edited into several versions, such as director''s version, release version and so on.


    The rough-cut version produced by Orion Films is also one of them. The length of the film is three hours, and the rhythm is very slow, which deliberately enhances the artistry of the film.


    This version of the film will not be shown in cinemas, but will only appear on various film festivals and on discs.


    Venice Film Festival opening film!


    Li Ang was stunned for a moment, and then revealed a look of surprise, "The opening film of the Venice Film Festival!"


    Although the reputation of the Venice Film Festival is not as good as that of the Cannes Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival is also one of the three major film festivals in Europe.


    It has a pivotal position in the European film industry. Once "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" becomes the opening film, it is almost no less than winning an important award.


    "This is just part of the publicity plan." Ryan said with a smile.


    Naturally, there are reasons for choosing the Venice Film Festival and the London Film Festival.


    Needless to say, the London Film Festival, with the influence of overseas distribution companies, it is not difficult to win one or two awards, and the judges of the Venice Film Festival this year have a very familiar name, a very famous female star in the Chinese film circle Zhang Manyu.


    It is very beneficial for the award selection of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", otherwise Ryan would not dare to say anything about the opening film of the Venice Film Festival.


    It has almost become a practice that as long as a Chinese-language star becomes a judge of an important European film festival, more than 80% of Chinese-language films may win important awards.


    Even, Orion Films has been invited by the jury of the Venice Film Festival, hoping that Ryan will be present as an award presenter.


    The Venice Film Festival also needs heat, and with Ryan''s current status, it can undoubtedly bring a lot of heat.


    "As for Oscar!"


    Ryan glanced at Ang Lee and said, "Orion Pictures will strive to win the best foreign language film award."


    The last time he brought Julia Roberts to Frank Pearson, he made a point of mentioning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.


    Of course, there is no free lunch in Hollywood, and Orion Pictures needs to pay some price, not in terms of money, but in the exchange of favors or other benefits.


    It wasn''t until the conversation between the two of them was over that Li An left the digital field with a complex look on his face.


    He wants the Oscar for Best Director more than the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.


    This is the closest he is to the best director of the Oscar, and there will definitely be some thoughts.


    However, as a Chinese-language film and a Chinese director, even with the support of Orion Films, it will be difficult for him to win the Oscar for Best Director.


    In contrast, the Oscar competition for best foreign language film is obviously much smaller.


    At the end of August, the Venice Film Festival officially announced the shortlist. It has the name of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and it has successfully become the opening film of the film festival.


    When the news spread back to Xiangjiang and the other side of the Pacific Ocean, it caused quite a stir, and many large media reported on it serially.


    In recent years, there have been quite a few Chinese-language films that have been shortlisted for major European film festivals every year, but the only one that can become the opening film of the Venice Film Festival, one of the three major film festivals in Europe, is "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Some media across the Pacific have decided to send people to the Venice Film Festival for live interviews in September.


    "The Chinese film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has become the opening film of the Venice Film Festival!"


    A very unexpected piece of news appeared one after another in many European newspapers.


    Many people showed doubts, why did they choose a Chinese film? And not native European films!


    However, when I saw the name of Orion Films in the column of the film production company, I couldn''t help but suddenly realized.


    With the influence of Orion Films, it is not difficult to make a Chinese-language film the opening film of the Venice Film Festival.


    The crew of "Rush Hour 2" had just finished a promotional activity, and everyone went back to the hotel to rest.


    Chris Tucker held the newspaper delivered by his assistant, looking very surprised, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon!"


    "This is the $10 million Chinese-language Kung Fu film that Zhang starred in."


    Investing 10 million US dollars to shoot a Chinese-language film, I am afraid that only Orion Films, a film company in Hollywood, can do it.


    Jackie Chan nodded and said, "I don''t think there will be a second Chinese-language Kung Fu movie with an investment of US$10 million."


    He knew the news a long time ago, and even called Zhang Manyu,


    After getting an affirmative answer, Chris Tucker showed a very exaggerated expression Wow, it seems that Zhang starred in a great movie, I really want to see her when she performs kung fu earlier . "


    Zhang not only starred in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", but also one of the main actors in "Rush Hour 2".


    The relationship with Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker is pretty good.


    "If nothing else, you''ll see the film soon."


    At this time, the director of the film, Brett Ratner, walked in, looked at Chris Tucker and said, "According to the original publicity plan, the crew will leave for Italy the day after tomorrow, and it is estimated that they will stay in Venice for a few days."


    "Chris, you can go see this movie for yourself."


    "Oh, well." Chris Tucker said humorously: "I think this must be the idea of ????Orion Pictures."


    As the leading actor of "Rush Hour 2", Chris Tucker appeared in the open-air screening hall of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which easily attracted a lot of media attention.


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    The "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" crew went to the Venice Film Festival, including several main actors in the film, as well as several staff members from Golden Harvest.


    Ryan, as one of the award presenters, also set off for Venice.


    But the difference is that the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" flew from Xiangjiang to Paris, and then flew from Paris to Venice.


    Ryan took Sofia Coppola and his party directly from Los Angeles to Venice, and then took a boat to the venue of the Venice Film Festival.


    Lido Island, a very charming island, is only 12 kilometers long. The shape of the entire island is like a slanted line, traversing the southeast and southeast directions of Venice.


    This is a world-famous recuperation sanctuary, and there are beautiful beaches everywhere. Looking from a distance, the calm sea is covered with a thin piece of gold.


    Instead of staying in the hospitality hotel arranged by the film festival, Ryan and his team chose a famous tourist hotel. Standing on the balcony of the room, they could clearly see the huge public beach not far away.


    "It''s beautiful, isn''t it!"


    Ryan was holding a glass of red wine, looking at the large stretch of beach outside, he couldn''t help but feel a little relaxed and happy, "It seems that the filming of "Soul Break Venice" directed by Thomas Mann was filmed here."


    Sofia Coppola''s complexion seemed a bit uneasy, she was a little seasick just now, and she was not feeling well these days, "If you want to try a **** beach, I''m afraid you will be disappointed, there is no public nudist beach on Lido Island. "


    "Unless you''re going to one of those private **** beach parties."


    There are many countries in Europe that have legal nudist beaches, but there are only two huge public beaches on Lido Island, so it is obviously impossible to become a nudist beach.


    Of course, Lido Island has many small private beaches, and occasionally holds a naturist party.


    Ryan withdrew his gaze, turned to look at Sofia Coppola, and shrugged at her, "Please, do you think I''m suitable for nudist beach!"


    With his status, it is obviously not suitable to go to any **** beach.


    "Who knows?"


    Sofia Coppola curled her lips. As Ryan''s playboy, she would not feel any surprise when she went to a nudist beach.


    "Okay, let''s change the subject."


    "Has there been any progress with the LAPD investigation?"


    Ryan wisely changed the subject, although he had been planning to buy a private beach to occasionally serve as a **** beach.


    But forget about the public nudist beaches and naturist parties.


    "No, apart from the fact that someone put drugs in the food, there is almost no progress."


    Sofia Coppola said with a trace of helplessness: "Hollywood crews have accidents that cannot be investigated every year. In the end, it is difficult to draw any conclusions. You''d better not have expectations from the Los Angeles Police Department."


    Without a specific target, Ryan and Orion Films couldn''t find someone to vent their anger on, and they couldn''t take revenge on all Hollywood film companies.


    "What about the "Blade Runner" thing!" Ryan continued to ask.


    "The IRS received an anonymous report. Even if the IRS knew something, they would not disclose it to the outside world." Sofia Coppola shook her head.


    The IRS has its own principles of confidentiality and needs to protect sources.


    Not to mention Orion Films, even the Los Angeles Police Department has nothing to do with the IRS.


    "Well, it looks like another headless case."


    Ryan changed his voice, "However, some things don''t need evidence."


    He hasn''t cared about this matter recently, but it doesn''t mean he really forgot.


    "What do you think!" Sofia Coppola asked curiously.


    "Just got the news that Miramax Films will face an employee lawsuit!" Ryan took a sip of red wine, and then said lightly: "You can ask someone to give you some legal support in private, and it''s best to implicate Disney together. go in."


    Recently, Miramax Films has not been peaceful. First, it established a magazine without Disney''s consent.


    It made Disney CEO Michael Eisner very dissatisfied.


    In addition, 30 former employees of Miramax Films are preparing to sue for unpaid overtime wages.


    Sofia Coppola nodded without saying anything.


    There are some things that Orion needs someone to shoot at, Miramax or not, and the Wayne Brothers are a good fit.


    What''s more, Harvey Weinstein keeps making small moves and has been in close contact with Robert Shea, Michael Ovitz and others.


    Compared with the leisure time of Ryan and his group, the crew members of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" who settled in the Venice Film Festival reception hotel were much busier.


    Just after laying down the salute, I didn''t have time to rest, so I immediately contacted the film festival committee to organize people to build the booth.


    The main actors of the rest of the crew also need to wear exquisite costumes and are ready to be interviewed by media reporters


    Orion Films has already arranged interviews with many large European media, so there is no need for actors to enter and leave the hotel door like other shortlisted crews, hoping to be photographed by reporters squatting around.


    In the evening, I will also participate in a well-known local talk show in Venice.


    It can be said that the treatment of the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" made many crew members shortlisted for the main competition very envious.


    That''s the advantage of being backed by a Hollywood studio.


    "Hi beautiful lady, my name is Arcas, a reporter from the British "Daily Telegraph"."


    The two reporters from the British "Daily Telegraph" looked at Zhang Ziyi and Yang Ziyu sitting in front of them, and they couldn''t help showing a little doubt.


    Not only them, but everyone who has heard of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is amazed at what kind of film it is, and it is worth Orion Pictures'' investment of 10 million U.S. dollars.


    "Excuse me, ladies, are you all Chinese?" Arcas asked the first question.


    Yang Ziyu was born in Malaysia, and English is one of her mother tongues. She replied very fluently: "Yes, we are all Chinese."


    "It''s rare to see such a beautiful Chinese star in Europe." Arcas praised very politely, "Can you tell me what kind of movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is?"


    "Is it a kung fu movie like "Rush Hour 2" starring Ms. Zhang!"


    While speaking, he made gestures.


    Hearing this, Zhang Ziyi showed a embarrassed look. Her English level is not very good, and she can communicate in ordinary times.


    But when introducing what is martial arts, rivers and lakes, etc., I was a little confused.


    Yang Ziyu thought for a while, and said firstly: "Mr. Akas, you can browse the information first, which introduced the plot of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in detail."


    While talking, she winked at the crew and asked them to bring over the viewing materials of the film.


    Arcas took the browsing materials and read them carefully, and said with admiration: "It''s a great sci-fi romantic movie."


    Looking at Arcas, Zhang Ziyi''s expression froze slightly, what the **** is a sci-fi romantic love movie?


    For European and American audiences, movies that fly around can be classified as science fiction movies, and the love-hate relationship between Yu Jiaolong and Luo Xiaohu in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is undoubtedly a romantic love movie.


    After asking a few more questions, Arcas glanced at his companion, and then said to the two: "Two beautiful ladies, can you take some photos!"


    "Of course." Yang Ziyu agreed with a smile.


    Then, the two stood up, posed several poses, and took photos for a long time before Arcas asked the photographer to put away the camera, say goodbye and leave.


    The Venice Film Festival has not yet opened, and reports on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" have appeared in many European newspapers and magazines.


    Firstly, it has a large amount of publicity funds paid by Orion Films, and secondly, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" became the opening film of the Venice Film Festival, which aroused the curiosity of many public readers.


    However, as a crew from the other side of the Pacific Ocean, the crew of "Not One Less" seemed deserted.


    "Director Zhang, can you tell Ms. Zhang to help introduce some media reporters!"


    Producer Zhang Zhen couldn''t help but said, "It doesn''t need to be a well-known European media, Italian local media will do."


    "It''s useless." Lao Mouzi shook his head, "The publicity plan of the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" crew was all arranged by Orion Films, so she can''t speak at all."


    It''s not that Zhang Ziyi doesn''t want to help but that in the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" crew, except for Ang Lee, no one else can get along with Orion Films, let alone those European media.


    It is obviously impossible for Orion Films to spend publicity resources for an irrelevant crew.


    At this time, the screenwriter Shi Xiang came in, "Good news, the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" plans to hold a banquet tonight, and all the crews of Chinese-language participating films are invited to participate."


    banquet!


    Lao Mouzi''s face was a bit unsightly, he didn''t really want to go to such a banquet.


    Shi Xiang didn''t see Lao Mouzi''s face, and continued to say excitedly: "The crew of "Rush Hour 2" is on the invitation list, and there are many Hollywood stars and European stars."


    "It is said that Ryan Gosling, who directed "Inception," will also be there in person."


    Lao Mouzi opened his mouth, but in the end he did not refuse to go.


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    Leave the settled hotel and drive to the banquet venue.


    According to the publicity plan formulated by "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", the banquet is also a kind of publicity. Almost all the Hollywood stars and famous European stars who came to Venice have received invitations to the banquet.


    As for those crews, actors, directors, etc. who have never even heard of it, they will naturally not be included in the invitation list.


    "Helen said, you plan to act in an Italian film!"


    Sitting in a stretched Lincoln, Ryan looked at Monica Bellucci, "Why don''t you choose to stay in Hollywood!"


    Since the release of "Independence Day", Monica Bellucci has starred in several films, Fan Xiang is not bad.


    However, she spends most of the year in Europe, and recently plans to settle in her hometown of Italy for a long time.


    "Ryan, you know, at my age, it''s impossible to stay in Hollywood and develop."


    Monica Bellucci had some reluctance to mention her age, "Age is the biggest enemy for any female star."


    Like Julia Roberts, who can continue to be famous after the age of 30, and even join the $20 million salary club.


    There''s only one in Hollywood right now, and that''s Julia Roberts herself.


    The rest, unless they are female stars from the United States, most female stars from other countries will, like Monica Bellucci, choose to return to their hometown to develop after their career reaches a peak.


    Even though he is a little older, he still has a very large influence in Italy, and even became an unavoidable topic in the Italian entertainment industry in the 1990s.


    Even if you look at Hollywood, there are not many actors who have ever starred in a film with a global box office of more than 800 million US dollars.


    "Besides, this script is very interesting." Monica Bellucci liked the plot in the script very much.


    "Well, I respect your choice."


    Ryan put his arms around Monica Bellucci and said without hesitation: "However, I hope Orion Pictures can invest in this film."


    "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily" is a very classic film. Many fans across the Pacific have watched this film in their previous lives, and they are also familiar with Monica Bellucci in this film.


    It''s a pity that a good film may not be able to sell well at the box office. The box office of "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily" is not so ideal.


    As for the awards!


    It seems to have been nominated for an Oscar, two technical award nominations, best cinematography and best soundtrack, no best actress nominations.


    Hollywood and the Oscars have always been like this, only those who know how to give can get rewarded. Obviously, the production company and the distribution company did not pay a large amount of public relations funds.


    "I''ll tell Giuseppe."


    Monica Bellucci did not refuse, and said very easily: "Believe him, it is very difficult to refuse the investment from Orion Films."


    It is difficult for a European director to refuse an investment from a Hollywood film company, and Orion Films has a global distribution channel, which is very beneficial to the release and distribution of future films.


    Of course, Giuseppe Tornadore is not an ordinary Italian director or screenwriter. He once directed "The Pianist on the Sea", a very famous classic film.


    Next, Ryan did not continue to talk about "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily" until he entered the banquet hall.


    The release time of the original "Beautiful Tale of Sicily" coincides with "Never Compromise" starring Julia Roberts. The two films were released in the same year.


    Monica Bellucci couldn''t have won the Best Actress Oscar without first saying yes to Julia Roberts.


    It is impossible for the Oscar committee and the old academics to award the Best Actress Oscar to any female star except for Julia Roberts.


    Unless "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily" changes its release time, there is no chance of hitting the Oscar for best actress statuette.


    Of course, the production team of the film has not yet prepared, so it is too early to talk about this topic.


    Originally, the banquet held by the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was just a small gathering, not very large in scale.


    However, with the arrival of the "Rush Hour 2" crew and Ryan, many Hollywood stars and European stars have joined, and the number of people coming has become more and more.


    Seeing this, Orion Pictures simply changed to a large banquet hall in the name of the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    It can be said that the banquet tonight is the biggest one before the opening of the Venice Film Festival, and the big names that are rarely seen are obvious, as if they have become everywhere.


    However, Ryan didn''t stay long, hugged Monica Bellucci, walked around the banquet, greeted Jackie Chan, Ang Lee and others, and left the banquet directly.


    Seeing Ryan and Monica Bellucci leave, many people at the banquet showed disappointment.


    In the next few days, until the opening of the Venice Film Festival, Ryan and Monica Bellucci stayed in the hotel to enjoy the happy time.


    During the period, the report on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has become the hottest film at the Venice Film Festival. Many small film studios approached and tried to buy the copyright of the film, but Ang Lee flatly rejected it.


    What a joke, Orion Films itself has global distribution channels, so how could it sell the copyright of the film to the film company at a low price.


    Even for cooperation, theater companies and distribution companies in overseas countries will be chosen instead of film studios.


    It has to be said that many people have seen the commercial value of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    The main venue of the Venice Film Festival looks very tall, luxuriously decorated and magnificent.


    But in fact, this hotel is only a local casino on weekdays.


    Even, the earliest purpose of establishing the Venice Film Festival was only to solve the problem of off-season tourists for hotels.


    It is not much different from the opening ceremony of most film festivals, it is nothing more than a press conference, red carpet and so on.


    Ryan quickly walked across the red carpet, briefly answered a few questions from the reporter, then walked into the venue, sat next to Monica Bellucci, and waited quietly for the opening ceremony film to be shown.


    "It seems that you like to invest in some niche films."


    Monica Bellucci looked curiously at the crew members of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" who were interacting on the stage, "such as "Rush Hour", "American Pie", "Tomb Raider", and the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."


    If we talk about investing in "American Pie" and "Tomb Raider", the former is an alternative film, and the latter is an adventure action film adapted from a game with a female protagonist as the protagonist. It can be said that Orion Pictures is taking a very big risk. .


    Then the two films "Rush Hour" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" hardly see the shadow of mainstream Hollywood commercial films, which is simply a gamble.


    Of course, two consecutive "Rush Hour" hit the box office, which has proved that the investment of Orion Films is very successful.


    "It''s not just Hollywood commercial films that can be successful. Some Chinese films and European films also have the potential to sell well." Ryan tilted his head and said with a smile.


    At least "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a Chinese film that can be successful.


    In fact, not only Orion Films is the only one like this, but other Hollywood film companies have also invested in many Chinese-language films and European films.


    However, most of them are lost.


    No one would have thought that when they gave up investing in Chinese-language films, the box office market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean would transform into the second largest box office market in the world after North America in just over ten years.


    Not long after, with the end of the interactive session on stage, the opening film of the Venice Film Festival was broadcast.


    Many viewers couldn''t help exclaiming in unison, and saw a very familiar logo, which belonged to the logo of Golden Harvest in the heyday of Xiangjiang movies, and then the logo of Orion Films.


    When Hong Kong films were booming, several films were sold to the European market every year, and a group of audiences who devoted themselves to watching Hong Kong films were once cultivated.


    It''s a pity that with the desolation of Hong Kong movies I haven''t seen the familiar logo for a long time.


    In fact, the development of Hong Kong films has fallen into a kind of contradiction. Most film companies pay too much attention to immediate interests, and Golden Harvest, the only company that continues to invest in Hollywood films, has also chosen the wrong direction.


    If it were Ryan, he would definitely choose to develop the European film market instead of investing in Hollywood.


    Lao Mouzi and his party in the audience looked at the picture on the screen and couldn''t help showing very complicated emotions.


    The opening film of the Venice Film Festival, one of the three major film festivals in Europe!


    Even if the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" returned empty-handed, it would be enough to enter the annals of Chinese film history.


    Thinking of this, he glanced at Ryan and Monica Bellucci who were sitting in the front row. He was afraid that the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" would not leave empty-handed, at least they would get a big prize.


    In contrast, Li An, Zhang Ziyi, Yang Ziyu and others all showed nervous expressions, both worried and excited.


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    On the big screen, classical buildings full of oriental characteristics began to appear, as well as character costumes that were completely different from those in the west, which immediately caught people''s eyes.


    Next, a shocking scene appeared, and the Forbidden City flashed by, leaving people with the impression of grandeur, gorgeous architecture, and vast area.


    "Wow, it''s so charming, is this a real palace!"


    "Didn''t it already be introduced just now, this is a real scene shooting."


    The ordinary audience below were shocked. They had watched many oriental films and even saw many photos of oriental cities, but the flashing scene just now still felt unbelievable.


    It is even wider and more spectacular than Buckingham Palace in England.


    In addition, the plot of the whole film is a little flat, without the thrilling scenes in Hollywood commercial films, many people are a bit disappointed.


    Until Yu Jiaolong steals the Qingming sword at night and staged a chase with Yu Xiulian, flying over the eaves and walls like flat ground, the audience suddenly burst into exclamations.


    "God, it really can fly around!"


    "This is witchcraft, the witchcraft of the Eastern world."


    "No, no, this is Eastern Kung Fu, the real Eastern Kung Fu."


    A picture that has never been experienced before made the audience full of curiosity about the ancient oriental country, while the European and American film practitioners who came here were shocked by the artistic conception expressed in the film.


    A seemingly simple chase scene, but it contains the hard work of the film director, and it can become a textbook-like classic shot.


    However, the scene of Ye Pirates Qingming Sword is just the beginning, and the scene of Yu Jiaolong and Li Mubai fighting swords in the bamboo sea is the real highlight of the film.


    Whether it is the endless bamboo sea or the stunning sword fight, everyone is mesmerized.


    ��Beautiful view!��


    A flash of surprise flashed in Monica Bellucci''s eyes, "Is this a live action shot? Or is it synthesized from the digital field!"


    The magnificent and gorgeous scenes in many Hollywood movies are not shot in real scene, but synthesized by computer technology.


    For example, the various inverted cities in the movie "Inception".


    "Of course it''s live action."


    Ryan stared at the picture on the screen, and couldn''t help admiring, no matter what the plot of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", just the sword fight in the bamboo sea in front of him can already prove Ang Lee''s level of directing.


    Looking at the entire Chinese film industry, I am afraid that there are not many directors who can compare with him.


    "The scenery in the film was taken in Zhuxiang on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, also known as Anji Dazhuhai. According to the words of the East, it is like a fairyland."


    A little introduction, Anji Dazhuhai.


    "Wonderland?" Monica Bellucci looked at Ryan with a puzzled expression.


    Ryan could only explain again, "It''s like the Olympic Mountains, meaning that the gods once lived there."


    As for whether the specific explanation is correct, he himself is not sure.


    "The land of the gods in the east."


    Monica Bellucci nodded half-understood, "I really want to experience it for myself."


    Hearing Monica Bellucci''s words, Ryan looked at her sideways and said, "Orion Films has a land tour project with the local government, you can go there yourself."


    When the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was filming in Dazhuhai, Anji, Orion Pictures took the opportunity to reach some cooperation with the local government.


    For example, investing in the construction of Anji Dazhuhai Scenic Area, it is promised that the film crews invested by Orion Films will continue to come to film in the future.


    It is not uncommon for Hollywood crews to go to the other side of the Pacific Ocean to shoot scenes in their previous lives, such as the crew of "Wonder Woman", "Transformers 4", "The Mummy 3" and so on.


    The same will be the case for Orion Films in the future. Firstly, it can be recognized by the audience on the other side of the Pacific Ocean;


    Right now, Anji Dazhuhai is like this. Once "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" becomes a global hit and wins the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film like the original version, coupled with Orion Films'' promotional guidance, Anji Dazhuhai will easily welcome a large number of people. Overseas tourists.


    Even if the number of overseas tourists will not last forever in the future, a steady stream of domestic tourists is enough to ensure the profitability of the scenic spot.


    Moreover, as long as this cooperation meets expectations, Ryan plans to put the location of the second "Tomb Raider" on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and continue to increase the scope of cooperation.


    The industry of each of the seven major Hollywood film companies is not limited to film production and distribution, but has a large number of peripheral industries, and even MGM has many brand chain hotels.


    The length of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a bit too long for a movie. If it weren''t for the beautiful scenery and the successive fighting scenes in the movie, the audience would have fallen asleep after watching it.


    Moreover, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not a perfect film. Many viewers who are familiar with oriental films, as well as some Chinese from the other side of the Pacific Ocean, couldn''t help frowning.


    "A boring film."


    A reporter from the other side of the Pacific followed Ye Yan next to him in a low voice and said, "I feel that this film is not as good as some martial arts films produced by Xiangjiang in the early days."


    From his point of view, not to mention the domestic box office hits, whether the investment of 10 million US dollars can be recovered is a problem.


    "Don''t talk nonsense."


    Ye Yan glared at him, and said in a deep voice, "Don''t forget, this is a film invested by Orion Films."


    Thinking of the materials about Orion Films that he had read last night, Zhang Wang couldn''t help showing a dignified look. A Hollywood film company that can achieve continuous success even faintly replaced MGM and became one of the seven major film companies in Hollywood.


    It can be said that the more you understand Orion Films, the more you can feel the magic of this film company. Until now, every film produced by Orion Films has achieved success and has become synonymous with blockbusters.


    Nearly three hours later, the screening of the film ended, and there was warm applause in the venue. Many journalists from all over Europe were so excited that they even wanted to go back and write a news report immediately.


    If there is no accident, reports about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will appear on almost all major European newspapers tomorrow morning.


    For the magical oriental world, there are also various classic shots, which brought an experience that European audiences and media reporters have never seen before.


    Of course, there are also voices questioning the judges of the Venice Film Festival, including Zhang Manyu herself, and some media even pointed out that there was an insider operation in the film festival to make a Chinese-language film the opening film.


    However, these voices were ignored by most of the public, not to mention that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" itself is a classic film, and the production company of the film is Orion Films, a Hollywood film company, so there is no need for insider operations.


    Ryan flew back to Los Angeles that night and left Venice temporarily.


    The Venice Film Festival takes a very long time, at least 10 to 15 days, for film exhibitions, public screenings and open-air screenings, as well as various activities, plus a number of award selections.


    It is impossible for Ryan to stay in Venice all the time. Orion Pictures has a lot of work to deal with every day. In addition, there are a lot of things such as the post-production of "X-Men".


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    After staying in Los Angeles for more than ten days, Ryan did not return to Venice until the day of the closing ceremony of the Venice Film Festival.


    The Venice Film Festival is not only one of the three major film festivals in Europe, but also the oldest film festival in the world. Founded in 1932, it is known as the "father of international film festivals", so the closing ceremony is very serious.


    The atmosphere is not as relaxed as the Golden Globe Awards, and occasionally it will appear in the form of a party. On each crew table, there are various drinks and drinks, which looks like a banquet.


    Moreover, the Venice Film Festival is slightly above the Cannes Film Festival in terms of authority.


    It is about authority, not influence and commercial value.


    The simplest example, the previous Venice Film Festival awarded Chinese films the highest award 7 times (5 times in Berlin and 1 time in Cannes). It can be said that it is the most "preferred" Chinese film among the three major European film festivals. One of the most notarized.


    It is almost impossible to switch to the Cannes Film Festival.


    Of course, the competition at the Cannes Film Festival is far more intense than the Venice Film Festival, and its commercial value is higher. It is difficult for Chinese-language films to win important awards.


    On the evening of the 12th, at the closing ceremony of the Venice Film Festival.


    The red carpet was star-studded, with more stars than the opening ceremony, and many of them were from Hollywood.


    The movie fans and tourists coming from both sides shouted frantically, flashing lights kept ringing, and every star and crew who came came smiled and waved to say hello.


    "Remind, Zhang, don''t make any negative news recently."


    Looking at the very **** Zhang Ziyi on the red carpet, Ryan couldn''t help but have a strange look in his eyes, this is a ruthless character.


    There are a lot of scandals in the previous life, even more popular than him.


    Ryan was at best a playboy, but this Miss Zhang was directly rumored to have an affair with a certain father and son, and there were a lot of photos of feeding wine, kissing, drinking, etc., and so on.


    And he didn''t want the news that the two of them came to the stage to accept the award together.


    "This is Europe, not Xiangjiang. There are many things that need attention. I don''t want similar things to happen." After speaking, Ryan walked into the hall.


    Li An nodded with an ugly face. It seems that he needs to have a good talk with Zhang Ziyi when he goes back, so that she can calm down a little.


    Recently, with the box office hit of "Rush Hour 2" and the popularity of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", Zhang Ziyi''s attention has skyrocketed.


    Following that, all kinds of negative news about her appeared in Xiangjiang newspapers one after another.


    Fortunately, European and American media seldom pay attention to Xiangjiang''s media news, otherwise, she may have become the hottest topic at the moment, and even affected the publicity plan of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Ryan did not continue to pay attention to Zhang Ziyi, and waited in the background for a while, walked to the stage, awarded the special jury award to "Gone with the Wind", returned to his seat, and quietly waited for the following awards.


    At this time, the award presenters on the stage opened the envelope and glanced down, "I want to announce the Silver Lion Award for Best Director, it is "Homecoming for the New Year" Zhang Yuan..."


    The Silver Lion Award for Best Director is a very important award, and the most important thing is that the winner is actually a Chinese.


    Ang Lee on the side showed a look of disappointment. The most promising special award from the jury was awarded to "Gone with the Wind", and the Silver Lion Award for Best Director was awarded to Zhang Yuan for "Going Home for the New Year". "Tiger, Hidden Dragon" can only look forward to the Golden Lion Award.


    The Golden Lion Award is the highest award of the Venice Film Festival, and is listed as the highest international award in the field of film along with the Palme d''Or at the Cannes Film Festival in France and the Golden Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival in Germany.


    Generally speaking, it is almost impossible for the Golden Lion Award to be awarded to a Chinese-language film.


    However, Li An glanced at Ryan, whose expression hadn''t changed in any way, and suddenly felt a lot more at ease.


    Almost impossible, not impossible, not necessarily impossible.


    Seeing Zhang Yuan receiving the award on the stage, Ryan looked a little weird.


    In his previous life, not only did he hang out with the other party''s crew for a while, he even drank together.


    It''s just that there is no friendship. The most important point is that he and the Dragon Prince have a common hobby, and they were caught on the spot.


    Speaking of "Going Home for the New Year" and Zhang Yuan''s name, many people will find it relatively unfamiliar, but the name of Li Shuangbing, one of the film''s leading actors, is definitely a household name.


    "Sofia, remember this actor''s name. He can be one of the audition actors for "Charlie''s Angels" in the future." He turned and said to Sofia Coppola at the side.


    Orion Films has already bought the copyright of the adaptation of "Charlie''s Angels", but it has never planned to shoot it.


    Sofia Coppola nodded, wrote down Li Shuangbing''s name, and prepared to go back and ask someone to be included in the candidate list.


    As for when to prepare for the crew audition!


    I am afraid that in a short time, Orion Pictures will not prepare to shoot this film.


    Hearing this, Ang Lee looked at Ryan with some surprise, choosing a Chinese actress to star in a commercial film was quite risky.


    What''s more, he had heard of the name "Charlie''s Angels", a well-known TV series in North America, with a large audience.


    Such an adaptation film must be a commercial film with a lot of investment, and with the status of Orion Films in Hollywood, there is absolutely no shortage of actors to audition.


    It is somewhat surprising that Ryan intends to include a Chinese actor in the audition list.


    In fact, the reason for choosing a Chinese actor to play the role is very simple. On the one hand, it can save the salary.


    The salaries of the three leading actors in the original film, two of which are ridiculously high, Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore, each received close to tens of millions of dollars in salaries, while Liu Yuling''s salary was only one little bit.


    The crew saved a lot of money.


    On the other hand, adding a Chinese actor can expand Orion Films'' popularity in the Pacific film market.


    Besides, there is another reason.


    Liu Yuling in the original film had a lot of turmoil in her previous life because of her salary, so she might as well just choose a local actor from the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    In fact, for Hollywood crews, it is a very common thing that the starring salary of the film varies too much. For example, Gal Gadot only received a basic salary of 300,000 US dollars for his role in "Justice League".


    As for whether there is a box office share, only the parties know.


    Of course, no matter whether there is a box office sharing agreement or not, or how much remuneration you get, it is all a matter of your choice, and there is no need to cause trouble.


    You know, Cameron Diaz, who is also one of the leading actors in the film, the first film she starred in was the famous "Ghost in Disguise", and she was also the heroine in the film, and then she starred in "I Am Mary" "Mad", with a global box office of 3.6 billion US dollars.


    At that time, Liu Yuling had not acted in any large-scale commercial films, and "Charlie''s Angels" was the first commercial film she starred in, so how could she get the same level of pay.


    It is true that there is racial discrimination in Hollywood, but film companies and production crews value commercial value. Obviously, with Liu Yuling''s commercial value, it is impossible to pay several million dollars for the film. The subsequent turmoil is more like a hype.


    As Zhang Yuan walked off the stage with a look of excitement, the most tense moment finally came. Whether it was Ang Lee, the crew members of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", or Lao Mouzi and others, all eyes fell on the stage.


    "The winner of the Golden Lion Award for Best Film at the 56th Venice International Film Festival is..."


    Speaking of this, the award presenters seemed to subconsciously glance at the seat where Ryan and the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" crew were sitting, "Ang Lee''s "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"."


    Li An stood up suddenly, as if he couldn''t believe it, it was really the Golden Lion Award!


    Seeing that Ang Lee seemed to be in a daze, Ryan couldn''t help standing up, hugged him, and said in a low voice, "Lee, don''t forget that the Golden Lion Award is just the beginning, and the Golden Globe Award and the Oscars are the next focus." .��


    Li An took a deep breath, nodded vigorously, trying to calm himself down.


    In fact, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not the first Chinese-language film to win the Golden Lion Award. As early as 1989, "City of Sadness" directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien won the Golden Lion Award at the 46th Venice International Film Festival.


    But the difference is that "City of Sadness" is an art film, while "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is more commercialized. The commercial value of the two Golden Lion Awards is not comparable at all.


    In essence, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a commercial film, but what Ang Lee shows in the film is full of artistry, like a literary film.


    An outright commercial film, even with the support of Orion Films, cannot win the Golden Lion Award.


    All of a sudden, all the crew members of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" stood up and hugged Ang Lee excitedly.


    In contrast, Lao Mouzi and the others looked disappointed and looked at Li An on stage with complicated eyes.


    As the Golden Lion Award was won by "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", the closing ceremony of the Venice Film Festival came to an end.


    But for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", this is just the beginning, just like what Ryan said, UU Reading Golden Globes and Oscars are the ultimate goals.


    Next, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will not be released on a large scale immediately, but will gradually be released in major box office markets such as Europe and Japan relying on film festivals one by one. The entire promotion and distribution plan is very cumbersome.


    The film will not be released in North America until November to December. It plans to publicize the Golden Globe and Oscar awards, and finally it will be released in Chinese box office markets such as the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Xiangjiang, and Wanwan.


    As for the piracy issue!


    Orion Pictures didn''t care at all. As long as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" wins the Golden Globes and Oscars, then the other side of the Pacific is likely to organize government workers, school and corporate employees to watch it, at least not lower than the original box office.


    To put it simply, the main box office market for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has never been Chinese-speaking countries, but the box office markets in Europe, North America, and South America.


    Even, for Orion Pictures, the box office of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" on the other side of the Pacific is not so important, but they want to take the opportunity to get acquainted with the top government officials and deepen the cooperation between the two parties.


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    On the second day after the Venice Film Festival closed, the name "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" appeared on the headlines of many media newspapers on the other side of the Pacific Ocean and Hong Kong.


    "Yesterday, the 56th Venice International Film Festival came to an end. Zhang Yuan, director of "Going Home for the New Year", won the Silver Lion Award for Best Director, and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won the Golden Lion Award at this Venice Film Festival, becoming the second film to win the Golden Lion Award. Lion Award Chinese language film."


    "The entire film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has an investment of up to 15 million U.S. dollars. It was jointly invested and filmed by Xiangjiang Golden Harvest Film Company and Hollywood Orion Films. It took as long as two years."


    "It is said that Director Ang Lee himself admitted that Orion Films, one of the producers of the film, decided to participate in the Golden Globe and Oscar competition..."


    There was no need for Orion Films to promote it, and the media on the other side of the Pacific Ocean and Hong Kong reprinted the report one after another, stirring up the topic of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    Especially the topic of the Golden Globes and Oscars caused quite a stir.


    In the three major European film festivals, Chinese films win awards almost every few years.


    But on the Golden Globes and Oscars, there are no Chinese films at all.


    Many people began to expect that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" could gain something from the Golden Globes and Oscars.


    Even if it is only a technical award, it can be regarded as a breakthrough.


    There are also many people who believe that this is just a hype, just a sensationalist, a Chinese-language film wants to hit the Golden Globes and Oscars!


    It is simply a fantasy.


    Of course, anyone who knows about Orion Films knows that this is definitely not a hype. With Orion Films'' influence in Hollywood, it is fully qualified to compete for the Golden Globes and Oscars, and even win important awards.


    "Damn bastard."


    Inside the office of Miramax Films, it was a mess, with folders scattered everywhere.


    At this time, Harvey Weinstein, one of the founders of the company, was so angry that he almost tore down the office, but he still couldn''t calm down the anger.


    "Who is behind the support!" He gritted his teeth, looking terrified.


    Originally, Miramax Films had verbally reached a settlement agreement with those former employees, and the two parties were short of formally signing it.


    But in a blink of an eye, the other party not only refused to sign the settlement agreement, but also sued Miramax Films and the major shareholder Disney in court. In addition to compensating for overtime pay, they also opened their mouths to demand compensation of up to 10 million US dollars. .


    If it was just an ordinary lawsuit, it would not make Harvey Weinstein angry. As the largest shareholder of Miramax Films, Disney CEO Michael Eisner took the opportunity to beat him hard at the meeting some.


    Michael Eisner severely criticized Harvey Weinstein and must resolve this matter as soon as possible, otherwise he will propose the board of directors to replace the head of Miramax Films.


    "enough."


    "Harvey, calm down." Bob Weinstein opened the door and walked in, frowned when he saw the mess on the ground, "The most important thing right now is how to solve this matter instead of getting angry. "


    Seeing Bob Weinstein come in, Harvey Weinstein took a deep breath, took out an expensive cigar and lit it, and said with a low face, "Who did it?"


    "Could it be Eisner''s fault!"


    Recently, Michael Eisner has been very dissatisfied with him and Miramax Films. If it weren''t for some restrictions, he might be kicked out of the company.


    The most suspicious thing is that normally, this lawsuit is not considered important news, and no media will pay too much attention to it.


    However, the fact is just the opposite. Many North American newspapers and television stations are closely following this matter, and they continue to stir up the matter of Miramax Films refusing to pay overtime pay.


    "Harvey, I already said that."


    Bob Weinstein sighed and said helplessly, "Some things are better not to be touched, otherwise once the boundary is crossed, there will be a price to pay."


    "Damn it, I didn''t do anything," Harvey Weinstein yelled.


    "Look at this." As he spoke, Bob Weinstein passed a newspaper in his hand to Harvey Weinstein.


    After receiving the newspaper, Harvey Weinstein glanced at it, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon won the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival!"


    "You mean!"


    Harvey Weinstein raised his head suddenly, with a hint of danger in his eyes, "Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures are behind this matter?"


    The more he thought about it, the more likely it was.


    "I''ll make him pay the price." Like an angry lion, he slammed his fists on the desk with a bang.


    "It was the bottom line that you touched first." Bob Weinstein said in a cold voice, "What happened to the crew of "Blade Runner" and "X-Men" has nothing to do with you!"


    Based on what he has known about Harvey Weinstein over the years, the incident at the British banquet would never just be left alone.


    It will definitely make people watch every move of Orion Pictures, and even make some small moves.


    "I haven''t had anyone do it, and I''m not stupid enough to ask someone to poison me." Harvey Weinstein roared again.


    "Harvey!" Bob Weinstein took a deep look at him, "Regardless of whether you did it or not, you must calm down first, control your emotions, and don''t let Orion Pictures catch anything."


    "Otherwise, your situation will only be worse than it is now."


    Bob Weinstein changed his voice, "In the past few months, Ryan Gosling has continuously withdrawn funds from the stock market, and the amount has reached a very scary figure, and Orion Pictures seems to be collecting funds, Next, there will likely be new moves.��


    The last time Orion Pictures collected funds, it wholly acquired Marvel Comics, one of the two largest comics in North America, and interrupted the creation of super movies.


    This time, I don''t know what new plans Orion Films has.


    Harvey-Weinstein suddenly fell silent.


    From the beginning of the whole incident, Miramax Films tried its best to solve it and publicized the news media.


    However, it didn''t have any major effect. Apparently, Orion Films vented their anger on Miramax Films some time ago.


    Miramax Films can control the wind and rain in the independent film circle, but the revenue of Miramax Films is far from being comparable to that of Orion Films. To put it bluntly, the film "Inception" The revenue is almost equal to the revenue of Miramax Films over the past few years.


    By the way, there is also Disney, the major shareholder of Miramax Films. Michael Eisner hopes that Miramax Films will have an accident and teach Harvey Weinstein a lesson.


    The most important point is that, apart from Orion Films, Ryan Gosling''s withdrawal from the stock market is so huge that any Hollywood film company is dumbfounded.


    The money from the sale of Yahoo shares alone is astronomical.


    During this period of time, the tone of many Hollywood people has become more and more bitter. Ryan Gosling should not come to Hollywood, but should go to Wagu.


    There is also Google, the search engine invested by Orion Films, whose value keeps rising, and it may not be long before it will become the second Google.


    The United States is a money society. Ryan Gosling, who currently holds a lot of money in his hands, can completely change many things, such as spending a lot of money to suppress Miramax Films.


    What''s more, there are many people who are dissatisfied with Harvey-Weinstein, and they don''t mind stepping on a few.


    At least the media under Warner Bros. did not wave their flags and shouted, and even drove the news broadcast truck outside Miramax Films.


    "Michael Eisner and Harvey Weinstein have a heated argument at a Disney meeting."


    Seeing the news headline in the newspaper, Ryan couldn''t help showing a smile, "It is estimated that Harvey Weinstein will need to be busy for a long time."


    The former employee''s lawsuit against Miramax, penned by Penelope Pataky, is going to be very lengthy, and unless Miramax agrees to pay huge damages, it won''t be quick End this lawsuit.


    Besides, Disney, as the major shareholder of Miramax Films, may not agree to pay tens of millions of dollars in compensation.


    "This is the list of invited guests for the premiere of "Reaper 2"."


    John Denise walked in and put a list of invited guests on the desk, "Nancy, I hope you can attend the premiere in person."


    "Tell her I don''t have time." Ryan briefly glanced at the list, "Ask her to attend for me."


    "Reaper 2" is a sequel to a horror movie, as long as there are no accidents, there is almost no possibility of failure.


    And, unlike the original, James Wong continued to direct Reaper 2.


    "Universal Pursuit", this film is still on paper, and the crew has not yet started preparations.


    The original James-Huang did not continue to direct "Reaper 2", but chose to direct the higher-invested "Universal Pursuit". With an investment of 50 million US dollars, it only returned a global box office of 70 million US dollars, and "Reaper is Coming" 2"''s box office is not satisfactory.


    It can be said that it is a lose-lose situation.


    Naturally, Ryan would not make such a low-level mistake, and chose to continue to let James Huang direct "Reaper 2".


    As for "Cosmic Pursuit", he has no interest and left it to Sony Pictures to shoot.


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    In fact, Ryan is very familiar with the plot of "Universal Pursuit". He not only bought the video tape and watched it repeatedly, but even studied it for a while.


    This film is the film with the highest investment that Li starred in when he first came to Hollywood, and he is likely to become the second Chinese first-line Hollywood star.


    However, with an investment of US$50 million, "Pursuit of the Universe" only earned US$43.9 million at the North American box office, which is far from ideal.


    Fortunately, as long as the film''s overseas box office exceeds 50 million US dollars, the cost can be recovered through the box office.


    However, in the end, the overseas box office of this film was only more than 20 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office was only 70 million U.S. dollars. Obviously, the investment cannot be recovered through the box office.


    Let the production company and the distribution company vomit blood.


    To be honest, Ryan''s evaluation of this film is not bad, at least you can watch it, and the box office of the original version of this film in the first weekend is good, as high as 19.11 million US dollars at the box office, which is enough to show that it still has a certain commercial value.


    It''s a pity that this film was born at an untimely time, and the protagonist is only a well-known Chinese actor, so it doesn''t have much box office appeal. The plot and special effects are not amazing, and it looks very plain.


    The whole film looks more like a game promotional film than a Hollywood movie.


    The most important point is that as the film director and screenwriter James-Huang chose too advanced themes.


    If it is placed more than ten years later, the three-day box office results in the first weekend alone will probably make a lot of money for the production company and distribution company.


    (In the early days, Lee''s most successful film in Hollywood was "Fatal Romeo", with a $25 million investment and a global box office of $91 million.)


    As for "Reaper 2"!


    It is even more speechless.


    The original version lost James Wong''s "Reaper 2", and New Line Pictures not only changed a new director, but also changed the screenwriter, and slightly increased the film''s investment, with a budget of 26 million US dollars.


    However, the plot and rhythm of the whole film are obviously not as good as the first one, which disappointed all the fans.


    The box office in North America was only US$46.96 million, and the overseas box office market was US$43.46 million. The global box office barely exceeded US$90 million, reaching a box office of US$90.42 million.


    In contrast, the global box office of the first "Reaper 1" is as high as 11.2 billion US dollars.


    It seems that there is not much difference in the box office between the two, but don''t forget that "Reaper 1" is an original film, and "Reaper 2" is a sequel film.


    Although from a commercial point of view, New Line Films has not failed, but has achieved success, but from a long-term point of view, it is not in the interests of a film company.


    In desperation, New Line Pictures could only invite James Huang back to direct "Reaper 3".


    In the end, with an investment of 25 million U.S. dollars, it returned a box office of 11.7 billion U.S. dollars, which is considered to have lived up to expectations.


    At present, Orion Pictures'' version of "Reaper 2" is much better than the original version. The plot is a bit biased towards "Reaper 3". Generally speaking, it is not bad.


    Even if it can''t achieve the record set by the "Saw" series of horror films, it will be enough for Orion Pictures to make a fortune.


    So Ryan didn''t need to pay special attention to the release of "Reaper 2", but put most of his energy on the post-production of "X-Men", and the rest of his energy was planning the promotion and release of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" With the award, there is also a clip of "Tomb Raider".


    The requirements for the special effects production of "X-Men" are even higher than those of "Inception". The technicians of the digital field and Industrial Light & Magic have been repeatedly revising according to the requirements put forward by Ryan.


    It is expected that the special effects production cost of the film will exceed the budget, and it is still on the basis of an additional investment of 25 million US dollars.


    Of course, the cost of special effects will not exceed the budget by a lot, and it will never continue to increase investment like "Titanic".


    In addition, the special effects level of the whole film, even if it is not up to the effect of the era, it is definitely the top technical level in Hollywood.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" doesn''t need to say much. Before the Golden Globes and Oscars, it doesn''t need to spend too much energy.


    On the contrary, "Tomb Raider" is a bit special, it can be regarded as a relatively novel theme, not only adapted from a game, but also a film with a female protagonist.


    From shooting to modeling and editing, it is necessary to create a refreshing feeling.


    "Matthew!"


    Ryan stared at the film projected on the screen, "Can you cut it shorter!"


    While speaking, Ryan showed a pensive look, and continued: "The length of the entire film should be kept within 100 minutes."


    This version of "Tomb Raider" has a much faster pace than the original version. There are no topics such as time and space, and it pays special attention to exploration and treasure hunting.


    Moreover, the plot of the whole film is not complicated, even very straightforward.


    Therefore, the length of the film should not be too long, and it is best to control it within 100 minutes.


    Matthew Libatik, an editor at Orion Films, thought for a moment and said, "No problem, some narration can be removed."


    "Good idea." Ryan nodded in agreement, "In addition, when editing, we must bring out the character characteristics of the protagonist, focusing on female charm and figure."


    "I could re-edit the Angelina shot." Matthew Libatique offered a new suggestion.


    The director of the film, Simon West, looked a little hesitant, as if he didn''t agree with Ryan''s editing method.


    In this way, the plot of the whole film will become pale and weak.


    However, he only has the right to make suggestions, not the final editing right, so he can only stand silently by the side without making a sound.


    In fact, there are very few directors in Hollywood who can get the final editing rights of the film.


    "Yes." Ryan agreed, turned to look at Simon-West and asked, "Simon, what do you think!"


    "The plot is too simple." Simon West hesitated, and said his thoughts, "This kind of editing is not conducive to the long-term screening of the film."


    The three-day box office of many films in the first weekend is not very high, but after long-term screenings, they can often get a lot of box office revenue.


    Some films started high and went low. The box office was terribly high in the first three days of the weekend, and then the box office plummeted.


    Therefore, Simon West is very concerned about the long-term screening of the film.


    Hearing this, Ryan smiled and said, "Simon, this is a commercial film adapted from a game. There is no long-term screening. As long as the box office meets expectations in the first few weeks, it will be enough to recover the shooting cost."


    The main box office revenue of many adapted films in previous lives is almost concentrated in the few weeks before the release, or even the first week.


    To put it simply, drive high and go low.


    The main audience for this type of film is mainly young audiences.


    "Tomb Raider" is also a film mainly aimed at young audiences, so there is no need to think too much about long-term screenings.


    After chatting for a while, Ryan got up and left the editing room, and went to the office,


    ��What a Cambodian experience!��


    Ryan pushed open the door and looked at Angelina Jolie in front of him, and couldn''t help but look up and down.


    She was wearing a tight black skirt, and the curves of her figure could be seen clearly. Her legs were wearing a pair of black mesh lace stockings, which was full of temptation. She was wearing a pair of high heels, making her legs look straight.


    It looks like a tempting visual enjoyment.


    The only fly in the ointment, Angelina Jolie''s skin is slightly darker than before.


    Even with her light makeup, she couldn''t completely cover it up.


    "Experience!"


    Angelina-Jolie leaned on the chair, her legs were naturally turned up, and she looked more slender, "It''s just terrible."


    "You really should experience it. There are mosquitoes and insects everywhere in the jungle. Sometimes when you wake up in the morning, you can see all kinds of wild animals and even snakes in the camp."


    Speaking of this, Angelina Jolie still felt a little creepy, and continued to complain: "And my skin is obviously much rougher than before."


    Ryan looked at Angelina Jolie''s outstretched arm, it was indeed a little darker than before, but it was definitely not rough, "You are too sensitive."


    Ryan touched her arm, "It''s smooth, isn''t it!"


    He didn''t talk nonsense about this, Angelina Jolie''s arms were indeed soft and slippery, very comfortable to touch.


    Moreover, compared with the field shooting environment of the crew of "Tomb Raider", the field shooting of the crew of "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra" is enough to be called **** level.


    After a while, the crew needed to go to a mountain range near Banff National Park as a location, where there was ice and snow everywhere, and the temperature was frighteningly low.


    Seeing this, Angelina Jolie couldn''t help laughing, "Do you need to try other places!"


    "Good suggestion Ryan looked at the time, "However, we need to find a place to eat together first. "


    "It seems that it''s not time to get off work yet." Angelina Jolie asked in a teasing tone.


    "For you, I can leave work early." Ryan looked at Angelina Jolie and said with a smile.


    However, just as the two were about to get up and leave, Sofia Coppola pushed open the door and walked in. She glanced at Angelina Jolie, which really suited Ryan''s taste.


    "excuse me."


    "There''s something that needs to be handled by you personally," said Sofia Coppola.


    Ryan had no choice but to show a helpless look to Angelina Jolie, and said, "Go downstairs and wait for me first."


    "Okay." Angelina Jolie was very understanding, and walked out of the office on high heels.


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    "very beautiful!"


    Sofia Coppola looked at Angelina Jolie''s back and said, "Also, it suits your taste."


    Although Angelina Jolie has been rumored to have **** with many female models, the degree of chaos in her private life is enough to make people dumbfounded.


    But anyone who is familiar with Ryan knows that this kind of Angelina Jolie is more in line with his taste.


    "Okay, Sophia."


    Ryan sat down, looked at Sofia Coppola and asked doubtfully, "What do you need from me!"


    Sofia Coppola withdrew her gaze, turned around and pushed the glasses on the bridge of her nose, and said, "The managers of Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker raised objections to the remuneration for the next "Rush Hour 3". A reasonable remuneration can be given.��


    "And Brett Ratner, who seems to have that plan too."


    The investment cost of "Rush Hour 2" is only 40 million U.S. dollars. The main reason for not increasing too much investment is that Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker and Brett Ratner have no Get paid too much.


    Of course, in return, Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, and Brett Ratner each received a certain percentage of the box office share.


    The final remuneration was much higher than expected.


    However, the box office of "Rush Hour 2" has exceeded 200 million US dollars in North America, more than 100 million US dollars overseas, and 300 million US dollars in the global box office.


    As Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, the leading actors in the film, it is inevitable that they want to increase their salary.


    This is a very common thing.


    Even if the three film contracts were signed at one time, Orion Films still needs to increase the salary appropriately.


    "Their request?" Ryan asked looking up.


    If it was just a little increase in pay, the production crew would probably have already agreed to it, instead of letting him handle it personally.


    "At least 20 million U.S. dollars in basic remuneration, 10% of the global box office share, and a certain percentage of peripheral copyright share." Sofia Coppola said a somewhat surprising condition.


    Once Orion Pictures agrees, it means that Hollywood has two more members of the $20 million club out of thin air.


    $20 million base salary!


    10% of the global box office share!


    And the surrounding copyright is divided into!


    Ryan couldn''t help frowning, Orion Films couldn''t agree, otherwise the profits of the entire film in the future would be greatly reduced.


    "Is it Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker''s opinion? Or their manager''s opinion!" he asked.


    Sometimes the agent''s opinion may not necessarily be equal to the actor''s own opinion.


    Of course any Hollywood actor would like to join the $20 million club.


    "Not sure." Sofia Coppola shrugged.


    Actors rarely negotiate remuneration issues with the crew in person.


    Usually it is handed over to the broker.


    "And what about Brett Ratner!" Ryan asked again.


    "For the time being, he has not expressed any intention of increasing his pay." Sofia Coppola paused and continued: "Brett Ratner is a director, not an actor, and he is not irreplaceable."


    Changing to a new director is risky, but it is not impossible, and Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, who starred in the film, cannot be replaced.


    Ryan tapped his fingers lightly, lost in thought.


    With the box office hit of "Rush Hour 2", it is inevitable to increase the actors'' remuneration, and "Rush Hour 3" is the last sequel film, in other words, he will also strive for the best interests, even at the expense of talking to the producer. Flip.


    The original version of "Rush Hour 3" Jackie Chan said that he received a base salary of about 20 million U.S. dollars and a share of the global box office, with a total income of 40 million U.S. dollars.


    Chris - Tucker''s income is only a lot more than Jackie Chan, plus Brett - Ratner''s salary.


    New Line Pictures needs to pay hundreds of millions of dollars for this, and this does not include the shooting cost of "Rush Hour 3", as well as the publicity budget and distribution commission.


    However, the box office of "Rush Hour 3" is not ideal, with only 250 million US dollars in box office worldwide.


    Even if Jackie Chan and Jackie Chan''s box office share is not counted, it may take a long time for New Line Cinema to recover its $150 million budget.


    New Line Cinema basically didn''t get much profit, and it can even be said to be an unsuccessful investment.


    Instead, Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker made a fortune.


    "The basic salary of 20 million US dollars is too high, and there is also a share of the global box office. This is also unacceptable."


    Ryan slowly said: "15 million US dollars, the maximum can not exceed 15 million US dollars of basic film remuneration, in addition, the global box office share is changed to a stepped box office share, starting from 100 million US dollars box office, for every 10 million US dollars in North American box office, you can Automatically get 0.5% of the North American box office share."


    "As for the surrounding copyrights, I will directly reject them."


    This is already the biggest concession he has made, otherwise he would rather suspend the shooting plan of "Rush Hour 3", and would not agree to a basic film salary of 20 million US dollars, a share of the global box office and surrounding copyrights.


    "I would have people talk to their agents."


    Sofia Coppola nodded and said, "I don''t think it''s a big problem."


    The $15 million remuneration is shared with the North American box office ladder.


    With such conditions, looking at the entire Hollywood crew, it can be regarded as top-notch salary income.


    According to the North American box office of "Rush Hour 2", not counting the basic salary, the North American box office ladder alone can bring tens of millions of dollars in income.


    What she didn''t know was that the North American box office of the original "Rush Hour 3" was only $140 million.


    "Keep the shooting cost within $80 million to $100 million." Ryan decided to compress the budget of "Rush Hour 3".


    The budget of 150 million U.S. dollars is too much. With the box office revenue of the original "Rush Hour 3", it is basically impossible to recover the 150 million U.S. dollars budget from the box office.


    With a budget of less than 100 million US dollars and a far less box office share than the original version, Orion Films can completely recover the investment cost of the film from the box office and make a lot of profits from peripheral copyrights.


    After giving Sophia a few words, Ryan got up and left the office, went to the parking lot downstairs, found Angelina Jolie''s sports car, and opened the door.


    Next, before the car door was closed, the two couldn''t help hugging and kissing, the scene was very intense.


    It''s been a while since Angelina Jolie went to shoot in Cambodia, and it''s extra hot.


    As for whether she ate it or not!


    Guess only God knows.


    After making out for a while, Angelina Jolie couldn''t help but said, "Change to another place."


    "It''s too narrow here."


    Hearing that it was too narrow here, Ryan gradually stopped his movements, and finally touched her thigh, and said, "I have a penthouse apartment nearby."


    He just bought it some time ago. It is five to six hundred square meters. Standing in the room, you can look at most of North Hollywood, and it is only a few streets away from the headquarters of Orion Films.


    At that moment, Angelina Jolie started the car and left the parking lot, followed the address to the penthouse apartment that Ryan mentioned.


    Along the way, the two of them walked in with their arms around each other without any intention of hiding.


    Whether it is Ryan or Angelina Jolie, scandals have been flying all over the sky for a long time, and even the tabloid reporters are too lazy to secretly take pictures. Unless it is a more explosive photo, it will not be sold at a price.


    ��Nice apartment.��


    Angelina Jolie walked into the apartment, took a look around, and stood in front of the large French windows, looking at the distant scenery, feeling very relaxed.


    Ryan held Angelina-Julie into his arms, smelling the seductive smell from her body, feeling the soft touch, "If you like it, I can give it to you."


    "What!" Before Angelina-Julie could react, Ryan directly hugged Angelina-Julie horizontally, walked to the soft big bed, rolled together, lingering on each other,


    After a while, Angelina-Jolie revealed a large piece of snow-white skin, casually leaning on Ryan''s chest reminiscing about the joy just now, "It seems that you like to give it to your female companion!"


    "You mean Charlie!" Ryan said without changing his face.


    When I was in the UK last time, I gave Charlize-Theron a mansion, which made a lot of noise in Hollywood.


    In this regard, he has no need to hide anything.


    "You can ask her to come with you next time." Angelina Jolie stuck out her tongue and licked her **** lips, "Charlie, you are a good companion."


    Looking at Angelina Jolie in his arms, Ryan suddenly couldn''t laugh or cry, "No problem."


    While talking, Ryan reached out and stroked Angelina Jolie''s smooth belly, enjoying a rare moment.


    Not long after, the two were entangled together naked again.


    Ryan decided to ask Charlize - Theron to come with him next time, to satisfy Angelina - Jolie.


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    I slept a little late last night, and Ryan didn''t get up to wash up until near noon, and went out for a run to exercise by the way.


    When I came back, I saw that Angelina Jolie stretched her waist, showing a lot of spring on her body, "What time is it!"


    Ryan picked up the watch on the bedside table and glanced, "It''s not ten o''clock yet, you can sleep for a while."


    What do you mean it''s not even ten o''clock!


    After listening, Angelina-Jolie rolled her eyes, lifted the quilt and got out of bed, wearing only one pair of clothes, which seemed to be clear at a glance, but it was faintly visible and brought infinite reverie.


    "In the afternoon, I have to go to the set, so I have to eat early." Angelina-Julie let out a sigh, and walked to the bathroom.


    "Is it the crew of "Mysterious Puzzle"? Or the crew of "Girls"!" Ryan asked looking at Angelina Jolie''s smooth back.


    During this period of time, Angelina Jolie, in addition to filming "Tomb Raider", also filmed "Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle" and "Missing Soul Girl" one after another, with almost no rest time.


    Among them, the box office of "Mysterious Puzzle" in the previous life was not bad. With a budget of 48 million US dollars, it earned 1.5 billion US dollars in the global box office.


    "It''s the crew of "The Girl Who Moved Soul"."


    Angelina-Jolie walked into the bathroom and said, "James, I want to do a retake."


    The James she was talking about was not James Cameron, but James Mangold, the director of the crew of "The Girl Who Moved Soul".


    "Okay, I''ll take you there later." Ryan shrugged.


    He didn''t have a deep impression of "The Girl Who Moved the Soul". He remembered that it seemed to be a film produced by Sony Pictures with a female theme as the protagonist.


    The starring role is Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie is only an important supporting role, and the film''s box office performance is only average.


    However, Angelina Jolie is the biggest beneficiary of the film, not only won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, but also the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance.


    It is said that because of this, she and the film''s starring Winona Ryder had a lot of conflicts.


    Not long after, the two went downstairs together, had lunch briefly, and Ryan drove Angelina-Jolie to the crew of "The Girl Who Moved", and made an appointment to pick her up at a certain time.


    Ryan then headed to Orion Pictures.


    "Boss, when do you plan to get up and visit the crew of "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra"!"


    In the afternoon, just after arriving at the office, Secretary John-Denise asked: "As for the crew and the Pentagon, I hope you can take the time to go there in person and play a guest role."


    The crew has officially started filming, and the Pentagon has given, to a large extent, the support to transform an abandoned military base into a shooting location, and Orion Pictures doesn''t even have to worry about the publicity plan.


    "In a few days."


    Ryan thought for a while and said, "After "Reaper 2" is released, help me set a suitable time."


    No matter what he said, he had to go there himself.


    John-Denise made a note and turned to leave the office.


    In mid-October, the crew of "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" went to Canada''s Banff National Park in Calgary to shoot for a few days. Stephen Sommers felt dissatisfied and temporarily changed the shooting plan.


    Next, the crew first went to Paris to shoot, then went to London and Berlin to shoot, and then went to Iceland to shoot a very important scene.


    According to Stephen Sommers, Calgary''s Banff National Park in Canada has too mild a climate for brutality.


    To put it bluntly, it was just not cold enough to meet the requirements he wanted.


    At the same time, "Reaper 2" is about to be released in major theaters in North America.


    On October 15, "Reaper 2" officially landed in North American cinemas with a screening scale of 2,800.


    On the day of its release on Friday, it earned 6.58 million US dollars at the box office, which was a good start, and the word-of-mouth given by the audience is not bad.


    As for the professional reputation of the media and film critics!


    As a horror film, or a film based on oriental myths and legends, if it can get praise from the media and film critics, that would be hell.


    For the new generation of young viewers, they will not pay attention to the cynicism of the media and film critics. They believe more in their own preferences and the comments of their peers.


    The box office of the film on Saturday, instead of being lowered by the media and film critics, increased slightly, with a single-day box office of 7.05 million US dollars.


    On Sunday, the box office slumped inevitably, taking in $6.5 million in a single day.


    It was released for three days and earned a total of 20.13 million US dollars at the box office.


    There''s no question that Reaper 2 has been a success, and Orion Pictures once again has a low-budget horror franchise.


    Of course, the budget of "Reaper 2" has reached 25 million US dollars, which is much higher than the "Chain Saw" series, and the income is also incomparable.


    However, the success of "Reaper 2" still caused a lot of repercussions.


    To a certain extent, the influence on Hollywood is greater than that of "Inception".


    The North American box office of "Inception" has reached $2.9 billion, second only to the $4.2 billion box office of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace".


    If nothing else, these two films will take the top two positions in the annual North American box office rankings.


    However, it''s not uncommon for a studio to have a hit or two every now and then, as Orion Pictures did with Terminator 1 in the past.


    Over time, it is still inevitable to fall into trouble.


    But the series of films is different. As we all know, the series of films is the most important guarantee for the profitability of Hollywood film companies.


    Therefore, the success of "Reaper 2" has undoubtedly strengthened the foundation of Orion Pictures.


    At present, Orion Films already has many films, such as the "Chain Saw" series and the "American Pie" series.


    In addition, the successful "Rush Hour 2" in the summer file and the just-released "Reaper 2" are two series of films.


    It can be said that the ability of Orion Films to operate a series of films is the envy of many Hollywood film companies.


    In addition, it is also creating the "X-Men" series of films, the "Tomb Raider" trilogy, the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and the "Harry Potter and Magic" co-produced with Warner Bros. stone".


    Even the seven major Hollywood film companies are helpless with the continuous performance of Orion Films.


    In addition, recently, Miramax Films has encountered troubles one after another, and many small private actions have become much less.


    In particular, Ryan has a lot of cash in his hands, and he can immediately set off a storm in Hollywood. No one wants to be the next target like Miramax Films.


    Of course, it does not mean that it has become calm, but that it has become an action on the surface.


    For example, the rating of "Tomb Raider", if it is not supported by Warner Bros. and there are no **** and violent scenes in the film, otherwise it will become an R-rated film.


    There is also a film released by Miramax Pictures, "The Talented Ripley", which chose to release on the same day as "Tomb Raider".


    A film "Sleepy Hollow" released by Paramount, the schedule collided with "American Pie 3".


    A very obvious way of suppressing, seizing theater screens and screening rates, diverting moviegoers, causing movie revenue to fail to meet expectations, and even hit the box office.


    In the previous life, DreamWorks was constantly targeted by the seven major Hollywood film companies, resulting in a sharp drop in revenue in North America, and a very harsh percentage for overseas distribution, which eventually led to a break in the capital chain and was acquired by Paramount.


    Lionsgate, with its "Hunger Games" and "Twilight" franchises, is well-funded.


    "Give the overseas distribution of "American Beauty" to Orion Films!"


    The director of the film, Sam Mendes, frowned, "Stephen, have you ever thought about it? In this way, DreamWorks will become the next target."


    Steven Spielberg glanced at Sam Mendes and said lightly: "DreamWorks has always been an outlier among Hollywood film companies, and has never been accepted, and the distribution conditions given by Universal Pictures and Paramount Too harsh."


    The suppression of DreamWorks has never stopped, and it is impossible to talk about becoming the next target


    "Unless the distribution ratio can be reduced, DreamWorks can only choose to cooperate with Orion Pictures." He continued.


    The script of "American Beauty" was bought by DreamWorks at a high price of 250,000 US dollars, and the investment budget was 15 million US dollars.


    Expectations are high for the overseas box office of the film.


    "I hope you can think about it."


    Sam-Mendez said very seriously: "Orion Pictures'' overseas distribution ratio is indeed very favorable, but its influence on the Oscars is not as good as that of Universal Pictures and Paramount."


    The box office performance of this film is not bad, and it has already earned more than 40 million US dollars at the box office.


    The next focus will be on the Golden Globes and Oscars.


    So getting the support of a Hollywood giant is obviously much better than Orion Films.


    "I will seriously consider it." Stephen Spielberg showed hesitation.


    On this point, Sam Mendes is right. Orion Films�� influence on the Oscars is not comparable to that of traditional Hollywood giants such as Universal Pictures and Paramount.


    There is no doubt about the influence of Oscars on a film, and the plot and filming techniques of "American Beauty" are very suitable for impacting Oscars.


    Once the film is on the Oscars and wins important awards, the North American box office will definitely rise sharply, and even affect overseas box office revenue.


    This is the biggest charm of Oscar.


    Otherwise, without enough commercial value, Hollywood film companies will not spend a lot of public relations funds every year.


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    American Beauty!


    When Ryan heard Michael Kuhn''s voice on the phone, a strange look flashed in his eyes.


    It was a famous movie in the previous life, even a movie full of magic.


    As early as September, the film was screened on demand, and initially only had a screening scale of 6 cinemas. It earned $12,128 at the box office on the first day and $14,514 on the second day.


    From the third day, the theater company decided to increase the scale of screenings to 16 cinemas.


    Until the eve of the second weekend of the film, "American Beauty" finally began to be released on a large scale, reaching more than 400 movie theaters.


    By mid-October, the cumulative box office of the film had reached more than 40 million US dollars, while the film budget was only 15 million US dollars.


    DreamWorks not only recovered the cost of shooting, but also made a lot of money.


    It can be said that this is a very successful film.


    The real surprise, however.


    Before the Oscar nomination list was announced, the box office of this film had already reached 74 million US dollars. Not surprisingly, the final North American box office cannot exceed 80 million US dollars


    However, as the news that the film won eight Oscar nominations was announced, the box office began to rise sharply. By the end of the Oscars, the box office of the film had reached more than 100 million US dollars.


    That''s not all, the film was nominated for eight Oscars and won five awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director.


    The box office of the film ushered in another rise.


    It can be said that "American Beauty" is the biggest winner of the 72nd Oscar, with a box office of 1.3 billion US dollars from North America alone.


    From a box office of $74 million to a box office of $1.3 billion, a full increase of $56 million in box office.


    This shows the commercial value of Oscar.


    Of course, what Ryan cared about was not the Oscars, but the overseas distribution rights of the film. DreamWorks did not have overseas distribution channels, so it was necessary to find an overseas distributor.


    Compared with the North American box office, the film''s overseas box office is even more amazing, reaching more than 2.2 billion US dollars, bringing an astronomical income to the production company DreamWorks and the overseas distribution company Universal Pictures.


    This film can be regarded as a typical example of Hollywood''s small and big.


    "What are you going to do!" Ryan asked in a deep voice.


    "Agree to the distribution commission proposed by DreamWorks, and get the overseas distribution rights of this film as soon as possible." Michael Kuhn took a deep breath, "In addition, I plan to come to Los Angeles in person to visit Steven Spielberg. "


    Speaking of which, for the first time, he felt that it was inconvenient to locate the company in London.


    Hollywood is the center of the world''s movies. If overseas distribution companies want to continue to develop, it is best to move the company to Los Angeles.


    "Yes." Ryan agreed, "If you have any needs, you can talk to Jon directly."


    Even if a very favorable distribution ratio is given, overseas distribution companies can still earn a lot of income.


    After all, the overseas box office of the original film is as high as 2.2 billion US dollars, and the commission of the peripheral copyright alone can make overseas distribution companies full of food.


    After hanging up the phone, Ryan was in a trance. Until he boarded the flight to Iceland, he was thinking about how to get the overseas distribution rights of "American Beauty" as soon as possible.


    The overseas distribution rights of "Notting Hill" obtained some time ago have made overseas distribution companies a lot of money.


    If they get the overseas distribution rights of "American Beauty" and succeed, it will greatly promote the development of overseas distribution companies and attract more Hollywood film companies to cooperate.


    After a long flight, the plane finally landed on the runway of the airport. Most passengers did not get off the plane immediately, but chose to wear warm clothes.


    Although Iceland has not yet entered the coldest time of the year in this season, it is still necessary to wrap the whole body when going out during the day.


    What''s more, the shooting location chosen by the crew is located near the town of H?fn in southeastern Iceland, a glacier with an area of ??8,300 square kilometers.


    This is not only the largest glacier in Iceland, but also the largest ice sheet in Europe, with an altitude of about 1,500 meters, second only to the Antarctic ice sheet, the Greenland and Arctic Islands ice sheets, the Alaska and Yukon ice sheets in North America, and the Patagonian ice sheets in South America. .


    When Ryan, Daniel Green and his party arrived outside the town of Hofn, they obviously felt that the temperature was getting colder and colder.


    "spa!"


    Seeing a steaming hot spring on the side of the road not far away, Ryan couldn''t help showing surprise.


    ��There are many natural hot springs here, such as the most famous Blue Lake Hot Spring and Mihu Hot Spring in the north, and there are also many nice small hot springs.�� A local guide said briefly.


    There are no artificial hot springs in Iceland, almost all natural hot springs.


    Under the ice and snow, soaking in natural hot springs and admiring the natural landscape carved by nature, it has a special flavor, faintly like the legendary land of ice and fire.


    On the way, I didn''t stop in Hofen Town, and went directly to the filming location of the crew.


    There is no hot spring here, except for ice and snow, it is still ice and snow.


    Looking around, there are vast ice fields everywhere in front of you, a vast expanse of whiteness, glowing white under the sun, and it is easy to suffer from snow blindness if you look at it for a long time.


    At this time, many crew members were busy setting up the shooting scene, and only Stephen Sommers greeted them.


    "Hi, long time no see Ryan."


    Stephen Sommers hugged Ryan warmly, "I thought you would choose to come over later."


    "After all, the environment here is somewhat bad."


    Ryan looked at the white gas coming out of Stephen Sommers'' mouth, with the thick snow under his feet, shook his head and said, "It''s really bad."


    "By the way, where''s Charlie!"


    "I remember she seems to be here too."


    Ryan glanced, but did not see Charlize Theron.


    "She should be putting on makeup now."


    Stephen Sommers pointed to the make-up car in front, "She will play a part later."


    Ryan nodded, and then hugged everyone.


    Compared with the original version, there are inevitably some changes in the cast of the current crew. For example, Charlize Theron played the baroness, Monica Cruz played the red-haired girl, and the crew chose a Japanese actor to play the white ghost. .


    The Japanese box office market is much bigger than the Korean box office market


    However, the film''s starring roles have basically remained the same, Adwar-Aginui-Aigbaji and Christopher-Ecclestone.


    Monica Cruz looked at Ryan with a strange look in her eyes. She had heard of him a long time ago, a real Hollywood big shot.


    Ryan nodded at her insignificantly, without speaking, and walked into an RV with Stephen Sommers to rest.


    "You know Monica Cruz!" Stephen Sommers asked curiously in the RV.


    Just now he seemed to see Ryan nodding to Monica Cruz.


    "Her sister is Penelope Cruz." Ryan didn''t hide anything.


    Penelope Cruz!


    Stephen Sommers couldn''t help coughing lightly, obviously he had also seen the gossip about Ryan and Penelope Cruz.


    Among the powerful and powerful people in Hollywood, Ryan is the one with a very good reputation. As long as he is willing to pay, he will definitely get what he wants in return, even more than expected.


    This payment refers to beautiful women.


    For example, Penelope Cruz is one of them, otherwise it would be difficult for Monica Cruz to join the crew.


    Of course, Monica Cruz passed the first few rounds of auditions by virtue of her acting skills.


    This is also a prerequisite for the transaction.


    After a while, the crew brought over two steaming cups of coffee.


    Ryan took a sip of the coffee and said, "I asked someone to deliver some food. I can relax a little at night and hold a small bonfire party."


    "You really need to take it easy in this **** weather," Sofia Coppola interjected.


    Stephen Sommers didn''t pay attention to the bonfire party. He looked at Ryan with an inexplicable look in his eyes, and said, "Ryan, why don''t you play a cameo?"


    "And Sophia," he added.


    Cameo!


    Ryan hesitated for a moment, and said, "Okay, help me choose a simpler character, preferably a background cloth."


    He seldom plays cameos in movies, and it''s freezing and snowy right now, and the temperature is extremely low. Naturally, for cameo roles, the simpler the scenes, the better, and the fewer shots the better.


    As for Sofia Coppola, she declined very flatly, as she has no interest in cameo appearances.


    "Background!"


    Stephen Sommers pondered for a while and said, "Yes, there is a suitable role right now."


    Ryan didn''t bother to ask what kind of character it was Anyway, he was only a cameo, at worst, when editing, he just clicked the cut.


    After staying for a while, Stephen Sommers got up and left the caravan. He needed to prepare for the shooting.


    The shooting time of the crew is very tight. Before mid-November, the filming in Iceland must be completed, otherwise the temperature will drop sharply once it enters winter.


    Ryan also got up and left the RV, stood on the ice, looking at the surrounding scenery.


    About ten minutes later, Charlize Theron came over. She was only wearing a coat, and she was wearing a tight black leather jacket, which made her feel cold.


    This is the filming requirement of the crew. There is no such thing as keeping warm in the film, how can it be **** and beautiful.


    This has become a norm in Hollywood commercial filming.


    The only downside is that some actresses complain about the length of time.


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    "Aren''t you afraid of the cold?" Ryan looked at Charlize Theron curiously, as if she didn''t notice the cold.


    "It''s okay." Charlize Theron shrugged, "It''s not too cold for me."


    She has filmed several scenes in the past few days, and she has barely adapted to the Icelandic weather.


    What''s more, right now is not the coldest time of the day, when the wind blows at night, that is the real ice and snow.


    Of course, there are some objective factors. Women are generally more tolerant than men, at least in terms of fear of cold, far stronger than men. No matter how cold the outdoor weather is, there are still many women wearing short skirts and stockings on the street, as if feeling uncomfortable As cold as it gets.


    Hearing Charlize-Theron''s answer, Ryan frowned slightly, "It''s best to wear more clothes and keep warm, or you''ll catch a cold when you return to Los Angeles after filming."


    "I will pay attention." Charlize-Theron wrapped the coat that wrapped her body, and handed Ryan a script in her hand, "This is the script Stephen gave you."


    Having said that, she showed a strange look on her face, and continued: "Are you going to play a cameo role?"


    "That''s right." Ryan took the script and flipped through it briefly, and was quite satisfied.


    Stephen Sommers, he really found a very suitable role, just a few simple dialogues, and he didn''t even have to show his face.


    "It seems that I need to find a substitute for you." Charlize Theron stared at Ryan with interest, as if she had thought of a very interesting thing.


    "What!" Ryan raised his head in doubt, as if he heard the word "stand-in" just now.


    "You should read the script carefully."


    Charlize Theron pointed to the script in Ryan''s hand and said: "Your cameo character, in the last shot, was hit by a weapon like a laser gun and flew out."


    "Are you sure you don''t need a stuntman? Prepare to act in person!"


    Hearing her words, Ryan turned to the last page of the script, feeling a little speechless, "Well, it seems that I really need a stuntman."


    He didn''t complain about it. The Icelandic scene was not too much, and there were hardly any important cameos.


    It''s impossible for Stephen Sommers to actually make him a cameo in the background for a brief moment, but he''s definitely a character that can leave an impression on the audience.


    So it''s hard to find characters that don''t have action scenes.


    It''s an action movie after all.


    "However, before looking for a substitute, I think you need to change into a set of clothes." As he spoke, Charlize Theron dragged Ryan to a trailer.


    About ten minutes later, Ryan came out wearing a suit that resembled a black armor, holding a huge helmet in his hand, looking very strange.


    "The **** clothes."


    As soon as he walked out, Ryan shivered from the cold, and couldn''t help complaining, "It''s only a thin layer."


    In order to facilitate the filming, the crew made the clothes very light, and it was impossible to prepare any warm-keeping measures.


    "Could it be, let''s get ready to shoot!" Ryan looked down at his clothes, and asked Charlize Theron.


    "Stephen, I hope that today''s shooting plan can be completed early." Charlize-Theron smiled and said, "Tonight, the crew plans to hold a bonfire party."


    Hearing this, Ryan rolled his eyes and cursed secretly, **** the bonfire party.


    The two then walked towards the shooting location.


    The filming location chosen by the crew is a large ice lake. Although there are large snowflakes falling from the sky, you can still see a vast expanse of whiteness, as if it is a huge mirror, and it makes a clicking sound from time to time when you step on it.


    Ryan stopped and stomped his feet, his voice was obviously louder, and he asked doubtfully, "Will the ice below break suddenly!"


    "I don''t think so, the ice here is very thick." Charlize-Theron jumped a few times, although the sound of cracking was loud, but it didn''t mean to break at all.


    The crew will not joke about the lives of actors and staff, otherwise the third-party insurance company will be the first to jump out and stop it.


    In fact, this is a tourist area, and many tourists come here every year, and now that winter is approaching, the ice under the feet will hardly break.


    As for the clicking sound!


    It''s just the cracking sound of the snow in contact with the surface of the glacial lake, not the glacial lake itself.


    After walking for a while, Ryan felt that the ice was really thick, and it was estimated that there would be no big problem for trucks to pass on it.


    In his previous life in Russia, he saw a truck weighing more than 60 tons running quickly on the ice, which made him dumbfounded.


    It wasn''t until I asked the locals that the driver chose to drive on the ice in order to take a shortcut and save freight time.


    It may not seem safe, but it''s basically fine.


    "One hundred and twenty first, the first level, ready to start."


    Stephen Sommers sat behind the monitor, looking very serious.


    At this time, the picture in the monitor was of Ryan wearing a suit similar to a black armor, and his whole body was wrapped up.


    The role he played was one of the guards of the Cobra organization. He could be regarded as a passer-by character. He was killed by the three red-haired women who rushed over after only ten seconds on the stage.


    Inside the ice cave that was built, Ryan and another extra, as if they heard something, went to the entrance of the cave to check.


    "Hairdryer!" Cliff Lanning, the assistant director of the film crew, gestured to the crew on the side.


    The next moment, the hair dryer started to start, and a gust of icy wind with snowflakes blew in from the outside. It made Ryan shiver all over, but he didn''t stop. He continued to look outside, as if he wanted to see more. Be clear.


    "what have you found?"


    "No, nothing is displayed on the instrument."


    So far, the shooting of the camera is over.


    Well, in total, there are only two short lines of lines, and one line by one person.


    The next filming was handed over to a stuntman to complete.


    "OK!"


    "Take a five-minute break."


    Stephen Sommers yelled, "Standby, get ready for the next shot."


    All the crew members didn''t really take a break, and they were still busy, looking very busy.


    In front of the big boss, you definitely need to show yourself.


    Charlize Theron walked over with a thermos, looked Ryan up and down, and praised in a joking tone: "Very good acting."


    Ryan ignored her false praise, took a sip of hot coffee from the thermos, and finally warmed up a lot, and then said: "Please, Charlie, next time, can you be more serious about your expression."


    No face, no facial expressions, no acting skills at all.


    "I''m serious." Charlize Theron smiled, "Ryan, you were really talented just now."


    The corner of Ryan''s mouth twitched slightly. Was he really talented in acting just now?


    Seeing the smile in Charlie''s eyes, he gave Charlize-Theron a vicious look, "I''m looking for you to settle accounts at night."


    After finishing speaking, he hurriedly walked towards the trailer.


    After a while, after changing into warm clothes, Ryan returned to the shooting site again, and the crew just started shooting.


    The wind and snow were much bigger than before, and a substitute actor who was replaced, together with the extra actor just now, before subconsciously picked up the gun, the whole person flew upside down, and fell on the sponge pad with a bang .


    "Crack!"


    Stephen-Sommers stood up and called out, "Again."


    The requirements are obviously much higher than before.


    "I thought you would refuse to use a stuntman." Sofia Coppola walked over with a regretful expression on her face.


    "I don''t have self-abuse tendencies." Ryan said angrily.


    Sofia Coppola shrugged, "Well, it seems that your decision is very wise."


    After changing the subject, she said, "Michael, I hope you can go back as soon as possible. The overseas distribution rights of "American Beauty" seem to have encountered some problems. DreamWorks suddenly decided to cooperate with Universal Pictures."


    Universal!


    Ryan nodded and said, "I will hurry back as soon as possible."


    It is not so surprising that DreamWorks chose to cooperate with Universal Pictures.


    The overseas distributor of the original "American Beauty" is Universal Pictures.


    What''s more Compared with Universal Pictures, which is backed by a large media group, the overseas distribution company under Ryan''s name has a very obvious disadvantage.


    Especially in overseas promotion.


    Next, the crew began filming other scenes. Charlize Theron and the Japanese actor who played the white ghost escorted the Duke into the...


    Until 10 o''clock in the evening, the wind became stronger and stronger, blowing loudly, constantly rolling up large pieces of snow, hitting the face with pain, the crew had to stop filming.


    "Charlie, come on."


    Ryan pulled Charlize-Theron and walked towards the trailer. The distance was less than 100 meters, and the two of them walked for four or five minutes before arriving inside the trailer.


    "It seems that your bonfire party can only be discussed tomorrow." Charlize-Theron took out a fur coat and put it on her body, finally feeling a lot warmer.


    Hearing the wind coming from outside the trailer, Ryan nodded helplessly, "Bad news."


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    Early the next morning, the strong wind still showed no sign of stopping, but intensified, causing the trailer to shake.


    The crew can only rest temporarily for one to two days, and wait for the wind to calm down a little before continuing to shoot.


    However, there were not a few days to continue shooting, and the crew had to change the shooting plan again.


    Many actors and staff members in the crew suffered from very serious colds.


    This is not a flu, but a cold caused by the severe cold weather in Iceland. Even Charlize Theron is a little uncomfortable.


    "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" is an action movie. Many scenes need to be shot in the ice and snow. The actors can only wear very thin clothes. Every time the filming ends, they have to go back to the trailer to keep warm.


    It''s strange if you don''t catch a cold.


    In desperation, Stephen Sommers could only change the shooting plan, try to adjust the shooting time to daytime, avoid shooting in the morning and evening, and boil a large pot of **** soup to drive away the cold.


    Here''s the recipe Ryan provided, with **** specially flown in from Los Angeles.


    Due to the gradually colder weather, besides the actors and crew, many equipment also had problems, and even damaged a valuable camera.


    Fortunately, it was not caused by man-made damage, but because of the weather, and the third-party insurance company was responsible for the compensation, which made the insurance company representative look very ugly.


    Of course Orion Films had to fly in a new camera from Los Angeles.


    During the period, the crew could only shoot some less important scenes.


    However, these do not have much to do with Ryan, he has returned to Los Angeles ahead of schedule.


    It is impossible for him to stay in the Icelandic crew for a long time, not to mention the overseas distribution copyright of "American Beauty", Orion Pictures alone has a lot of things to deal with.


    For example, the pre-promotion plan for "Tomb Raider" has already started, "American Pie 3" will be released soon, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will also be available in North American theaters at the end of the year, and the post-production of "X-Men" and so on.


    "According to the news from inside DreamWorks, Steven Spielberg has initially reached an overseas distribution condition with Universal Pictures."


    In the living room of the Bel-Air mansion, Michael Kuhn said with an ugly face: "It is very clear that I rejected it."


    Although DreamWorks and Universal Pictures have not officially signed a distribution contract, but the news from inside DreamWorks, the two parties are only one signing ceremony away.


    "reason?"


    Ryan tapped his fingers and asked, "What is the reason given by Dreamworks!"


    "Stephen Spielberg didn''t give a clear reason for the refusal." Michael Kuhn said after a while, "However, according to the information we inquired, it seems that Universal Pictures has been seeking the overseas distribution rights of "American Beauty". He even promised to use his own channels to publicize the Oscar judges and a group of academic members."


    Oscar!


    Hearing this, Ryan frowned. If it were him, he would probably choose Universal Pictures.


    "Michael."


    "I''m going to try to meet with Steven Spielberg and talk him out of it."


    Speaking of this, Ryan paused, "As for whether we can get the overseas distribution rights of "American Beauty", no one can guarantee."


    Michael Kuhn nodded, he knew it would be difficult to persuade Steven Spielberg to change his decision, otherwise he would not have called Sofia immediately, hoping that Ryan would come back as soon as possible.


    "In addition to the overseas distribution rights of "American Beauty", I have another thing."


    Michael Kuhn showed hesitation on his face, and finally said: "I hope to move the company''s headquarters to Los Angeles."


    "Only Hollywood can get more opportunities."


    He considered this for a long time, and decided to move to Los Angeles.


    On the good side, only by coming to Los Angeles can overseas distribution companies deal with Hollywood film companies and crews at close range, and obtain more overseas distribution rights for films, instead of dealing with European film companies all day long.


    On the bad side, once the company''s headquarters is moved to Los Angeles, the integration of overseas distribution companies and Orion Films is imperative, and he is likely to be marginalized.


    What he didn''t think about was that instead of directly agreeing, Ryan refused.


    "It''s not the time yet."


    "At least for a short period of time, overseas distribution companies need to stay in London." Ryan said after thinking for a while.


    Right now Orion Pictures is high-profile enough.


    If the overseas distribution company is moved to Los Angeles and integrated with Orion Films, it will not be high-profile, but will show its sharpness, which will inevitably attract even more crazy suppression from the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    Besides, it is not without advantages for an overseas distribution company to stay in London. As the only company in the UK and even Europe with complete overseas distribution channels, the British government will definitely give it a lot of support.


    At that moment, Ryan personally called Stephen Spielberg, and the two agreed to meet, and Michael Kuhn got up and left.


    He needs to go back and prepare some data to convince Steven Spielberg.


    After seeing off Michael Kuhn, Ryan returned to the living room.


    In fact, when he learned of the overseas distribution rights of "American Beauty", he thought about it a lot.


    One of the most worrying points is the Oscars.


    Not counting the best actress nomination PR that has promised Julia Roberts.


    Right now, Orion Films'' resources are almost all on "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and it is impossible to use a large amount of resources to publicize another film.


    In other words, for the PR of "American Beauty" on the Oscars, Orion Pictures will not play a big role.


    To put it simply, it is impossible for Orion Films to operate two films at the same time to hit the Oscars.


    Don''t you see, Harvey Weinstein, the famous Oscar pusher, will only focus on one film every year.


    "Why, don''t you welcome me?"


    Scarlett Johansson came in from the outside, looked at Ryan who was in a daze, and said deliberately: "Or, you were in a daze just now!"


    "Of course you are welcome." Ryan looked up and saw Scarlett Johansson, beckoned her to sit down, asked the maid to bring over a glass of juice, and asked curiously, "Why are you here?"


    Scarlett Johansson sat down, took the juice brought by the maid, and took a sip with her head down.


    Then, she said very seriously: "Ryan, what do you think of me!"


    How about it?


    Ryan looked at Scarlett Johansson, and said with emotion, "It''s really short."


    cough cough!


    Of course he wouldn''t really say it, otherwise Scarlett Johansson would have to run amok.


    "Which aspect are you referring to?" Ryan asked, pinching his chin.


    "Acting skills!" Scarlett Johansson put down the juice in her hand, stood up and turned around in front of Ryan, and said, "And the heroine in your next film!"


    Hearing this, Ryan immediately understood why she came.


    It''s nothing more than knowing that Natalie Portman will star in "Spider-Man".


    "Okay, Scarlett, you are too young to play the role in "Spider-Man." Ryan said truthfully.


    At Scarlett Johansson''s age, it''s not impossible to play a high school student.


    But she developed relatively late and is not very tall, so it is difficult to play a beautiful vase. UU reading


    The heroine in the movie "Spider-Man" is a dream goddess-level existence, not a little girl.


    Although the appearance of the heroine of the original "Spider-Man" is not very good, and Natalie Portman is not very tall.


    But she has an age advantage. Natalie Portman is an adult, and with her good looks, she can easily show her charm and sexiness in the film.


    "But I think I''m more suitable than Natalie." Scarlett Johansson blinked, "At least I''m prettier than her."


    Ryan looked at her speechlessly, "Please, this is not a beauty contest,"


    As for who is more beautiful between the two!


    He really hadn''t considered this issue, anyway, he was a goddess-level Hollywood actress in his previous life.


    The only downside is that they seem to have short legs and are only about 1.60 meters tall.


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    After finally sending Scarlett Johansson away, Ryan got up and left the Bel-Air mansion for Orion Pictures.


    In the evening, in a private club, I had a long talk with Steven Spielberg.


    During this period, Michael Kuhn presented a lot of data, trying to persuade Steven Spielberg to change his decision, so as to obtain the overseas distribution rights of "American Beauty".


    However, Steven Spielberg''s attitude is very firm, unless Orion Pictures can abandon "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and instead support "American Beauty" PR Oscar, otherwise DreamWorks is unlikely to change its decision.


    It is naturally impossible for Orion Pictures to give up "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and in the end they can only leave with great regret.


    In November, "American Pie 3: An American Wedding" produced by Orion Pictures and "Sleepy Hollow" produced by Paramount were released on the same day.


    "American Pie 3: An American Wedding" is not only a sequel film, but the film investment is as high as 50 million US dollars.


    The investment of "Sleepy Hollow" is also as high as 65 million US dollars, and the starring role of the film is the well-known Johnny Depp.


    On the day of its release, "American Pie 3: An American Wedding" opened with a scale of 3,000 cinemas, a full 200 cinemas less than the originally planned scale of 3,200 cinemas.


    No way, the films released at the same time are not only "American Pie 3: American Wedding", but also "Sleepy Hollow" produced by Paramount. The theater companies need to provide enough screening halls.


    On Friday, November 19, "American Pie 3: An American Wedding" easily earned $12.22 million at the box office on its first day.


    "Sleepy Hollow," which also opened on a scale of 3,000 movie theaters, earned $10.04 million at the box office on Friday.


    That''s more than $2 million less than the $12.22 million box office of "American Pie 3: An American Wedding."


    Over the next few days, "American Pie: An American Wedding" took in $11.3 million on Saturday and $9.83 million on Sunday, while "Sleepy Hollow" took in $11.97 million on Saturday and $7.19 million on Sunday. box office.


    Except for a slight drop on Saturday, the box office data of "American Pie 3: An American Wedding" has always been higher than that of "Sleepy Hollow".


    However, the three-day box office gap in the first weekend of the two films is not that great.


    "American Pie 3: An American Wedding" grossed $33.36 million in its three-day opening weekend.


    "Sleepy Hollow" grossed $30.06 million in its first three days.


    Only a difference of more than 3 million US dollars at the box office.


    All of a sudden, there was a lot of discussion in the North American media.


    They were even divided into two camps, each raising their flags and cheering. Some large casinos were unwilling to be lonely, and offered bets for the two films.


    However, in fact, the competition between the two films is far less intense than what outsiders see.


    "American Pie 3: An American Wedding" is a sexual comedy film, while "Sleepy Hollow" is a horror and suspense film. The audiences of the two films are different, and even if there is not much overlap.


    Even Orion Films and Paramount film companies communicated privately to avoid unnecessary competition.


    Both Orion Pictures and Paramount have shown a kind of restraint, and there is no incentive behavior.


    When Hollywood film companies compete, they seldom really tear their skins apart. More often, they compete continuously for a long time until the other party is dragged down and the capital chain is broken.


    This is the real purpose, not a lose-lose situation.


    What''s more, everyone knows that Ryan and Orion Pictures are not short of funds.


    The box office trend of "American Pie 3: An American Wedding" can only be said to be not bad, not as good as the first two.


    Except for the plot, plot, etc. in the whole film, it is indeed not as amazing as the first two films.


    The competition of "Sleepy Hollow" is also one of the important reasons.


    Ryan didn''t pay much attention to the release of "American Pie: An American Wedding" and the competition with "Sleepy Hollow" Paramount.


    For him, the "American Pie" series has already taken shape, and there is no need to waste too much energy.


    In contrast, "Tomb Raider" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" are the focus of Orion Pictures'' Christmas schedule.


    As time approached December, Ryan personally participated in the promotion work of the two films, and participated in several media conferences and public relations dinners one after another.


    Orion Films held internal previews for the two films, and Fan Xiang was pretty good.


    Most of the outside world are more optimistic about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Not only has it won the Golden Lion Award, but the box office of the film in Europe is very good, reaching tens of millions of dollars.


    At the Tokyo Film Festival in Japan in October, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" also gained a lot of money, winning multiple awards, and its release made quite a stir.


    "Tomb Raider" is just the opposite. Since Orion Pictures released the first trailer, the cynicism in the media and the Internet has never stopped.


    After all, asking a female actor to support an adventure action movie seems somewhat unreliable.


    "Mr. Gosling, why did Orion Pictures choose to invest in such a film?"


    A reporter from the "Los Angeles Daily" asked a very pointed question, "Don''t you think it is a mistake to invest in a film adapted from a game? And it is too ridiculous to cast a female actor! "


    "Can Orion Films recover up to 75 million US dollars of investment in the future!"


    $75 million!


    Many media reporters and Hollywood film companies are waiting to see the jokes of Orion Films.


    With Angelina Jolie''s box office appeal, it is impossible to support a commercial film with an investment of 75 million US dollars. Even Julia Roberts dare not say that she can support a commercial film with an investment of 75 million US dollars alone. Film.


    "The success of Orion Films lies in its daring to keep trying."


    Regardless of what outsiders think, Ryan said very confidently: "This will be a classic movie. For this, I believe in Angelina Jolie''s performance."


    Speaking of this, Ryan glanced at the reporter who asked the question just now, and said lightly: "This "Tomb Raider" is just the beginning. Next, Orion Pictures will continue to invest in the production of two sequel films."


    Many people couldn''t help curling their lips, spending 75 million US dollars in investment, asking Angelina Jolie to be the protagonist of the film, I am afraid that only Ryan Gosling can make it in Hollywood.


    Who doesn''t know that she divorced her ex-husband because of her lesbianism, and all kinds of negative news have been constantly in this period of time.


    Among them, the lace news with Ryan Gosling has long been familiar.


    Spending $75 million to pick up girls is not something everyone can do.


    However, many people are waiting for the film to hit the box office and make Ryan Gosling vomit blood.


    At this time, a reporter from the "Sun" said very bluntly: "Mr. Gosling, I think that instead of wasting $75 million on Angelina Jolie, it is better to find a better choice." .��


    "There are a lot of beautiful actresses in Hollywood."


    As soon as these words came out, the reporters around couldn''t help laughing out loud, as long as they weren''t fools, they could understand what he meant.


    75 million US dollars is enough to drive countless Hollywood female stars crazy.


    Instead of getting angry, Ryan shrugged his shoulders and said frankly: "Angelina Jolie has a very good figure and is very suitable for starring in "Tomb Raider". Laura was born for her."


    Great figure!


    All the reporters showed weird expressions, and they could easily think of unhealthy topics. Some people were already excited. This is a very newsworthy topic.


    Did not continue the long speechRyan handed the microphone to Simon-West, got up and walked outside.


    "You shouldn''t have said that just now."


    In the lounge, Helen looked at Ryan speechlessly, "Tomorrow morning''s newspaper, the gossip about you and Angelina Jolie, will become a hot topic."


    "Don''t worry, she won''t mind." Ryan also wouldn''t mind.


    For the two of them, the lace news didn''t affect much,


    Soon, Ryan talked about another topic, "The script of "Spider-Man" is basically revised, and I will let Kevin hand it over to you as soon as possible."


    For the script of "Spider-Man", Ryan only wrote an outline and handed it over to Marvel Pictures to perfect it a little bit.


    Ryan was a little dissatisfied, and revised it several times in the middle.


    Overall, the plot has not changed much from the original.


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    Entering December, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" began to be screened in 16 movie theaters, and it earned a box office of 660,000 US dollars in three days in the first weekend.


    At first glance, the overall box office of the film is not very high, even a little low.


    But the average box office data for each theater is not bad.


    From next week, theater companies will slightly increase the scale of film releases, and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will not be released on a large scale until the eve of the Golden Globes.


    Relevant Hollywood agencies predict that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is likely to win important awards at the Golden Globes and Oscars.


    At the same time, "Inception", which was released in the summer in July, is currently shown in more than 20 cinemas, and it can only earn a few thousand dollars at the box office every day.


    It will be released in North American theaters soon.


    Regrettably, the film''s North American box office did not reach the expected US$300 million, and it only earned US$29.2 billion at the box office, ranking second on the North American annual box office list.


    However, the film''s overseas box office has surprised many people.


    From the United Kingdom alone, it earned $56 million at the box office, France at $43 million at the box office, Japan at $40 million at the box office, and South Korea at $38 million at the box office.


    All together, the overseas box office has a total of 53.1 billion U.S. dollars.


    The film grossed $82.3 billion worldwide.


    Just in time to reach the global box office expectation of $800 million that Ryan said.


    Of course, it is slightly inferior to the global box office of 924.3 billion US dollars in "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace".


    The North American box office of the film was US$43.1 billion, the overseas box office was US$49.3 billion, and the global box office was US$924.3 billion.


    In the previous life, this film was re-screened once. In 2012, the 3D version of "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" was released, and the global box office was once again 10.2 billion US dollars.


    In the end, the global box office of the film reached more than 1 billion US dollars.


    In the future, Ryan will also choose to re-screen "Inception" and release it in a 3D version.


    Another film "Rush Hour 2" produced by Orion Films in the summer is also about to be released.


    The North American box office of the film is almost fixed at around 22.6 billion US dollars, the overseas box office is 12.1 billion US dollars, and the global box office is 34.7 billion US dollars.


    It surpassed the US$20.6 billion box office of New Line Pictures'' "Ace Powers 2" and temporarily ranked third in the North American annual box office list.


    Next, it depends on whether the North American box office of "Toy Story 2" produced by Pixar Animation Studios can exceed 22.6 billion US dollars.


    As for the remuneration of the two leading actors of "Rush Hour 2", Orion Films has reached an agreement with them, agreeing to increase the remuneration, as well as a step-up box office share in North America.


    Much less than the original pay.


    Orion Films initially signed three film contracts at one time, holding the initiative.


    As the three films produced by Orion Films this year came to an end one by one, the total box office has exceeded 1.3 billion US dollars.


    And that''s without counting "Reaper 2," "American Pie: An American Wedding," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," and the upcoming "Tomb Raider" in theaters.


    There is no doubt that Orion Films'' performance in film production this year must rank among the top of all Hollywood film companies, surpassing members of the seven major Hollywood film companies, and even become a new Hollywood giant, thus replacing MGM.


    In fact, the revenue of Orion Films has already surpassed MGM, and even the performance of second-tier film companies such as DreamWorks, New Line Pictures, and Lucasfilm has surpassed MGM.


    The title of the seven major Hollywood film companies has long existed in name only, and it has been replaced by the six major film companies.


    Due to the dazzling performance of Orion Pictures, many North American media have changed their attitude towards "Tomb Raider".


    At least the media is very sure that even if the release of "Tomb Raider" fails and the investment in the film cannot be recovered, it will not affect Orion Pictures'' revenue this year in the end.


    The attitude of the media did not affect the release plan of "Tomb Raider".


    At a little past five o''clock in the evening on December 24th, the Chinese Theater in Hollywood was already overcrowded, and there were gamers from all over North America, wanting to witness the release of "Tomb Raider" as soon as possible.


    Don''t look at the media and Hollywood film companies, don''t be optimistic about the adaptation of the game.


    But in the game circle, Orion Pictures spent a huge sum of 75 million US dollars to adapt and shoot "Tomb Raider", which has already caused a very big sensation.


    "Tomb Raider" is not the first film adapted from a game, but with an investment of up to 75 million US dollars, it is definitely the highest investment so far. It is difficult not to cause a sensation.


    As the most popular game at the moment, it has a large number of gamers. Coupled with Orion Pictures'' continuous publicity campaign, countless people are full of expectations for "Tomb Raider".


    Angelina Jolie, who had just left the interview area, was still very excited, and she hadn''t completely calmed down until she entered the lounge.


    Once "Tomb Raider" is successful, or even a big hit at the box office, her salary will inevitably increase and she will become one of the top actresses in Hollywood.


    A top actress who can support a commercial film by herself.


    Angelina Jolie suddenly turned to Ryan next to her and asked, "Can this film really be successful?"


    Ryan shrugged, "It depends on how you understand it."


    Angelina-Julie''s eyes flashed a little puzzled, "How do you understand!"


    ""Tomb Raider" has a limited audience, and it''s hard to be a big hit at the global box office like some popular commercial movies." Ryan thought for a while and said, "My expectation is..."


    "The global box office is about 300 million U.S. dollars."


    Hearing Ryan''s expectations, Angelina-Jolie was not disappointed, but relieved. The global box office of 300 million US dollars far exceeded her expectations.


    "The global box office of 300 million US dollars can already be regarded as a great success."


    Angelina-Jolie gave Ryan a weird look, and said, "I''m afraid there aren''t many films in Hollywood that can achieve the big hits you mentioned."


    For any Hollywood film company, a film with an investment of 75 million US dollars can reach the global box office of about 300 million US dollars, which can be said to be a blockbuster.


    "I''m just looking forward to the next sequel, which can be a global box office hit." Ryan said with a smile.


    Before filming "Tomb Raider", Orion Films signed a three-film contract with Angelina Jolie at one time.


    That said, at least two more sequels are planned.


    The original "Tomb Raider" has a North American box office of 13.1 billion US dollars and a global box office of 27.4 billion US dollars, which is considered a great success.


    It''s a pity that the second "Tomb Raider" sequel film was messed up by Paramount, and it was not as exciting as the first one, and the box office of the film fell severely.


    However, instead of losing money, Paramount has achieved commercial success and gained a lot of money, otherwise it would not continue to shoot "Tomb Raider 3", and even invited Angelina Jolie to shoot the fourth sequel film.


    I have to complain that the standard of Paramount''s series of films is not as good as that of MGM, at least MGM has the 007 series of films.


    Angelina - Jolie nodded, she is also looking forward to the box office success of the next sequel.


    As a result, with a commercial series, her career will be turned upside down.


    "By the way, when the premiere is over, find a place to celebrate."


    Angelina Jolie suddenly lowered her voice and said, "By the way, I''ll introduce you to a new friend."


    There was a strange look in Ryan''s eyes, and he asked curiously, "Who is it!"


    Angelina-Jolie shook her head with a smile, "All I can say is a great friend."


    Before Ryan continued to ask, Angelina Jolie got up and went to the lounge.


    Ryan shrugged and also got up to leave.


    Not far away, Arnold Schwarzenegger walked over from the front and hugged Ryan.


    "A great film."


    Arnold Schwarzenegger whispered in Ryan''s ear: "Angelina Jolie is beautiful too."


    He met Angelina Jolie just now and had a brief chat. She was indeed very beautiful and could be described as full of wildness.


    Ryan dismissed Arnold-Schwarzenegger''s quip and said with a smile, "I thought you''d choose to be at the premiere of The Talented Ripley."


    Speaking of this, Ryan glanced at Arnold Schwarzenegger and said jokingly: "I remember you used to like Patricia Highsmith''s works very muchThe Genius Ripley" is not is an original film, but an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith''s "The Talented Ripley" of the same name.


    This is a very famous crime series.


    "how is this possible!"


    Arnold Schwarzenegger exaggeratedly screamed, "Compared to our friendship, let "The Talented Ripley" go to hell."


    "Besides, I don''t have any interest in female or homosexual themes."


    After finishing speaking, he winked at Ryan, his tone full of jokes.


    Patricia Highsmith has written many works, in addition to detective murder stories and thriller short stories, there are also many works on women and the same topic.


    The protagonist of "Tomb Raider", Angelina-Jolie, divorced her husband precisely because of her **** and homosexuality, and the lace news between her and Ryan has long been raging.


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    The premiere of "Tomb Raider" is a little more complicated than traditional commercial films, with many interactive links.


    For example, as the leading actor of the film, Angelina Jolie, a few audience members were selected to come on stage at the scene, and she played the game with them for a while.


    Angelina-Jolie''s skills are not very good, but they are definitely proficient.


    Also, the person in charge of the game company made a long speech, expressing his approval of the adaptation of Orion Films, and thinking that Angelina Jolie is simply Laura herself who came out of the game.


    In fact, in order to cooperate with the publicity of Orion Films, the game company also launched a wave of publicity.


    The combination of game and movie promotion is a very novel way of promotion, which is beneficial to both game companies and movie production companies.


    Every game player has the potential to become a movie viewer, and the movie viewer is also likely to become a game player.


    With the end of the interactive session and the screening of the film on the screen, the media and Hollywood studios in North America will soon realize the power brought by the game community.


    Just the appearance of Angelina Jolie at the beginning of the film caused a lot of screaming, and Ryan could faintly hear Laura''s name being called.


    However, this is only the beginning.


    The next moment, Angelina-Jolie tumbled from the rope, causing screams again.


    Unlike the original version, Angelina Jolie''s dress in the original film is slightly more masculine.


    But Angelina-Jolie''s dress in front of her highlights the sexiness of a female figure, and the curves of her body are enough to make people drool.


    Not long after the film started, all the audience in the field stared closely at the screen, for fear of missing any exciting scenes.


    Whether it''s Angelina Jolie''s figure or the plot in the film, the audience can''t help but want to watch it.


    Although "Tomb Raider" is a game with women as the protagonist, the game players themselves are almost all young men.


    There is little resistance to Angelina Jolie on screen.


    Ryan looked at Angelina Jolie on the screen, and nodded with satisfaction, "It''s a very good performance."


    Whether it''s Angelina Jolie''s looks, sexiness, and wild taste, it seems to make people feel that she is Laura herself who walked from the game to the big screen.


    It can be said that Angelina Jolie made Tomb Raider, not Tomb Raider made Angelina Jolie.


    Adventure films are not uncommon in Hollywood, such as the famous "Indiana-Jones" series of films, also known as "Raiders of the Lost Ark".


    But similar to the "Tomb Raider" in front of us, an adventure film with a female theme is unique.


    It is such a film, accompanied by Angelina - Jolie''s true colors, which makes people feel amazing.


    This is exactly what Ryan repeatedly revised the script and finally wanted to express, shaping Angelina Jolie into a real Laura, and a Laura who can make male hormones soar.


    Even in the most common scenes in the film, she will appear almost 100% restored to the image in the game, making those nerds scream excitedly.


    Therefore, Angelina Jolie''s image in the film is definitely a proper goddess.


    Of course, as a PG-rated film, there are no unhealthy plots or **** in "Tomb Raider".


    It''s more about Angelina-Jolie''s charisma than just physicality.


    However, the film''s shortcomings are also obvious.


    While pleasing male audiences too much, it is inevitable to ignore female audiences, and it is difficult to reach the level of big sales.


    In addition, it is impossible for the film to be adapted completely according to the plot of the game. It can only be said that the plot of the game is retained as much as possible.


    But there will be some differences to increase the audience of the film.


    Ryan knew that the game "Tomb Raider" could not last forever, and the sales of some versions in the future were not very good.


    The reason why the box office of the original two sequels of "Tomb Raider" is not as good as the first one is that apart from the plot of the film, there is another reason that the game version was not released successfully and lost a large number of players.


    So from the very beginning, he decided to increase the audience of the film as much as possible, not just limited to gamers.


    "A great movie, isn''t it!"


    Ryan glanced sideways at Jon Fertimer and asked, "How about it, tell me your opinion!"


    Jon Fertimer pondered for a while, and said, "It''s a film that is very suitable for young people. In the following promotions, we can continue to deliberately target young people."


    "In addition, this is a film adapted from a game. As long as it wins the recognition of game players, it is basically equal to success."


    "The only thing to worry about is the competition in the North American box office market."


    Ryan knew he was talking about the competition between "The Talented Ripley" and Miramax Films, fearing that it would affect the film''s opening weekend box office.


    The box office performance of the first weekend in North America will affect the overseas distribution work.


    Overseas theater companies will not devote too much resources to a Hollywood commercial that has a poor box office in North America.


    "Don''t worry about The Talented Ripley."


    Ryan shook his head, "It''s the little tricks in private that need to be guarded."


    No one can guarantee that Harvey Weinstein will make some crazy moves.


    However, the lawsuit between Miramax Films and its former employees has involved a lot of energy, and Harvey Weinstein may not dare to make any more small moves.


    As for The Talented Ripley!


    Ryan didn''t care at all.


    The box office of the original version of this film can only be regarded as mediocre, not to mention how successful it is. The fan base of this work did not bring about a big box office hit.


    Of course, it''s just that it didn''t sell well. The film was a commercial success, with a box office of more than 80 million US dollars in North America, but the film budget was only 40 million US dollars.


    "Ask someone to find out which film Miramax plans to publicize on the Oscars."


    Speaking of this, Ryan suddenly paused, and continued: "Could it be this "The Talented Ripley"!"


    It suddenly occurred to him that the film of the previous life had been nominated for multiple Oscars.


    It''s just that, in the end, the big winner of the Oscar was DreamWorks and "American Beauty", not Miramax Pictures and "The Talented Ripley".


    By the way, Universal Pictures is also a big winner.


    "Not this movie."


    Jon Fertimer shook his head and said, "It''s impossible for the Oscars to give a major award to a dark crime film."


    Ryan thought about it for a while, unless Harvey Weinstein was crazy, he would never push a black crime movie.


    "Call someone to inquire."


    "Is there any overlap between the Miramax film''s public relations film and the "American Beauty" public relations awards?"


    Ryan didn''t make it very clear. He just used DreamWorks and Universal Pictures to add some trouble to Miramax Films.


    Moreover, this is not difficult to find out.


    Which film Miramax plans to push for the Oscars, as well as the major PR awards for DreamWorks and "American Beauty", are almost semi-public news.


    At the same time, above the premiere of "The Talented Ripley".


    Harvey-Weinstein showed a look of exasperation, and growled under his breath, "What the **** is Paramount trying to do?"


    Paramount, as the overseas distributor of "The Talented Ripley", not only refused to continue to put pressure on theater companies to reduce the scale of "Tomb Raider", but even chose to cooperate with Orion Pictures in overseas distribution .


    In fact, it''s not that Paramount refused, but before the box office results of the film''s first weekend came out, it was impossible for the theater company to agree to reduce the scale of the release of "Tomb Raider".


    As for cooperation!


    Paramount only handed over the distribution rights of the film to several countries in Southeast Asia and Xiangjiang and Wanwan to the cinema company under Golden Harvest for release.


    Golden Harvest is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orion Films, and is mainly responsible for investment in theaters in Southeast Asia and across the Pacific Ocean, Xiangjiang, and Wanwan.


    In just a few years, it has become one of the largest theater chains in Southeast Asia, and has invested and participated in many theater companies on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Shi Chang cooperates with Hollywood film companies, and Paramount is just one of them.


    "All right, Harvey."


    Anthony Minghella showed a hint of helplessness, and said, "Paramount can''t really break the face with Orion Pictures, thus starting a war, and Shirley Lansing strongly opposes the move against Orion Pictures."


    "She doesn''t think Paramount should be the frontrunner for a studio."


    According to Shirley Lansing''s meaning Paramount cannot annex DreamWorks and Orion Pictures at the same time.


    "Shirley-Lansing!"


    A trace of taboo flashed in Harvey Wayans'' eyes, "She must have regretted not agreeing to the cooperation with Orion Films."


    When Ryan got the copyright to adapt "Harry Potter", he first sought cooperation from Paramount.


    It''s just that Paramount''s board of directors believes that it is a very stupid decision to spend huge sums of money to operate an unknown children''s book all over the world.


    In the end, Orion Pictures chose to cooperate with Warner Bros., and the first "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" will be filmed soon.


    Under the operation of Warner Bros. and Time Warner, the "Harry-Potter" series has grown rapidly, and once reached the top three in North America''s sales charts, and the casting of the film in the UK caused a huge sensation.


    It all shows one thing, Paramount made a wrong decision at the beginning.


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    Immediately after the film''s premiere, Ryan and Angelina Jolie were driving away from the Chinese theater when they got a call from Jon Felthammer.


    Some time ago, Miramax Films released a film "There''s Always a Sun", adapted from John Owen''s title of the same name, telling the story of a young man in Maine who ran away from home, found true love, and finally repositioned his life.


    Roger Ebert gave a very high evaluation, thinking that this is a very good film with high artistic value.


    Not surprisingly, "There''s Always a Sunshine" is the film that Miramax and Harvey Weinstein plan to promote for the Oscars, not "The Talented Ripley".


    It can be seen from the release time and method that "There is always a scorching sun" will be released on December 17, and will be screened on a small scale, while "The Talented Ripley" will be screened on a large scale on Christmas Day.


    Obviously, Miramax Films has high expectations for the box office of "The Talented Ripley", while the expectations for "There is always a sun" are on the Oscars.


    "What''s wrong!"


    Inside a black stretched Lincoln, Angelina Jolie brushed her long hair with her hands, looked sideways at Ryan who had just hung up the phone, and asked curiously: "The box office data for the midnight show is out!"


    The box office statistics of a number of theater companies in North America are much faster than in previous years, and there is no need to know the results the next morning as before.


    "Not so fast."


    Ryan put the phone away, put his arms around Angelina Jolie''s smooth and delicate shoulders, and said, "It''s something about the Oscars."


    "correct."


    Ryan stared at Angelina-Jolie''s exquisite five-pass, and he suddenly asked: "The Girl Who Moved Soul seems to be planning to hit the Oscars too."


    "Sony Pictures hopes to win important Oscars, so as to get more box office revenue." Angelina Jolie shrugged, and said: "And Winona Ryder, she has always planned to hit the Oscar for Best Actress Leading role award."


    "And you?" Ryan continued.


    "Next, I''m afraid I don''t have much time for public relations, and it may be difficult to win awards." Angelina-Jolie raised her **** long legs without any feeling of loss, and said, "Except for the promotion of "Tomb Raider" , I also need to participate in the promotional activities of "The Girl Who Moved Soul"."


    Unlike the original Angelina-Jolie, she needed the aura brought by the Golden Globes and Oscars at that time, to improve her status and exposure, and to get more opportunities.


    For Angelina Jolie right now, she obviously has got a very good opportunity to star in a commercial film with an investment of up to 75 million US dollars, and she does not need the aura brought by awards for the time being.


    Unless it''s the first-class award for actress.


    Otherwise, she cares more about the midnight box office of "Tomb Raider" than some supporting actor awards.


    To put it bluntly, whether it is the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress or the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, it is only a second-category award with limited commercial value, which does not help her much.


    What''s more, in the next period of time, Angelina Jolie will be busy.


    The North American box office of "The Girl Who Moved Soul" is a bit of a hit at the box office. Sony Pictures has canceled most of the promotional plans, and it is estimated that there will not be too many promotional activities for overseas distribution.


    But "Tomb Raider" is a large-scale commercial film. According to the distribution plan formulated by Orion Films, Angelina Jolie needs to run around the world''s major cities, including several cities on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Not long after, the long black Lincoln came to North Hollywood and slowly drove into the parking lot under the penthouse.


    Last time, Ryan gave Angelina Jolie an apartment in a joking way so that she would not continue to rent it.


    Don''t look at Angelina-Jolie who has been in Hollywood for seven or eight years and has a lot of fame, but she doesn''t have much income.


    Of the few films she starred in, none of them really sold at the box office, and her pay has not been very high.


    So wanting to buy a mansion in Beverly Hills, or an expensive penthouse, is almost a luxury.


    The two got out of the car and walked into the elevator. Ryan looked at Angelina Jolie beside him and asked, "Who is the new friend you are talking about?"


    Ryan was somewhat curious about this.


    "You''ll know in a while." Angelina Jolie smiled charmingly, and said mysteriously, "It must be to your taste."


    "Okay." Ryan stared at Angelina Jolie''s chest, paused for a while, and walked out of the elevator with his arms around her.


    Not long after, the two came to the door of the apartment, took out the key, opened the door and walked in.


    Before seeing who the new friend Angelina Jolie was talking about, Ryan received a call from Nancy Utley.


    "Okay, I know."


    "Tell Michael to do a good job in overseas distribution and promotion." Ryan said a few words before hanging up the phone.


    "How much?" Angelina-Jolie was wearing a white tight-fitting dress, with a large piece of white skin exposed on the chest, and a pair of long legs underneath. She looked like a goddess.


    However, at this moment, Angelina-Jolie showed a nervous look on her face, with some faint expectations and worries.


    "not bad."


    Ryan said very relaxedly: "The box office of the midnight show is 5.8 million US dollars. If I remember correctly, this should be the midnight box office record for a film with a female protagonist."


    From the 3,300 movie theaters in North America, the midnight show won a box office of 5.8 million US dollars.


    Among the commercial films in Hollywood, this score is not too high, but it is not too low.


    Not bad, at least for Ryan.


    "$5.8 million at the box office!"


    Angelina Jolie excitedly kissed Ryan on the cheek, "That''s great."


    "Looks like we need to celebrate."


    While talking, Angelina Jolie walked into the bedroom excitedly, "Lima, I made it."


    "$5.8 million at the midnight showing."


    "My God!"


    "$5.8 million at the box office!"


    Soon there was another female exclamation in the room.


    The next moment, Ryan walked into the room, just in time to see Angelina Jolie excitedly hugging a very tall young woman, to be precise, it should be a young girl, her age is at most just an adult.


    Ryan recognized her name at a glance, Adriana Lima, one of the famous Victoria''s Secret angels in her previous life, and the dream lover of countless men.


    "Let me introduce you."


    Angelina Jolie pulled Adriana Lima over, winked at Ryan, and introduced, "Adriana Lima, a friend I just met not long ago."


    "She''s a model from Brazil and has a great figure."


    After finishing speaking, she gave Ryan an ambiguous look.


    "Hello, Mr. Gosling, my name is Adriana-Lima. Nice to meet you." Adriana-Lima looked at Ryan with a slightly nervous expression.


    Ryan didn''t speak but looked at Adriana Lima carefully, his eyes full of surprise.


    She is very tall, much taller than Angelina-Jolie, even wearing a loose silk pajamas, she can still feel her curves.


    This is definitely a **** stunner.


    "Hello, Miss Lima." Ryan couldn''t help being very satisfied with the partner introduced by Angelina Jolie.


    However, the imaginary unhealthy scene did not appear, and Ryan and Angelina-Jolie received multiple calls.


    Sofia Coppola, Simon West, Stewart Baird and others, Qi Qi called, as well as Angelina Jolie''s agent, family members, and friends.


    Many of them expressed envy. The midnight box office score of 5.8 million US dollars is already very rare for a film with a female protagonist.


    It wasn''t until Ryan turned off the phone impatiently that a live-action catwalk began.


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    On the morning of Saturday, December 25th, many movie theaters welcomed a large number of audiences as soon as they opened, most of whom were basically targeting "Tomb Raider".


    This adventure film with a female protagonist as the theme has obviously been welcomed by many audiences.


    "It''s unimaginable, Angelina Jolie in the film is so beautiful, it''s so **** that I can''t breathe."


    "Obviously she''s playing Lara Croft in her own right, and it''s been a feast for the eyes of a lot of people."


    "The film "Tomb Raider" has successfully created a character full of charm, that is Laura Crawford, and Angelina Jolie has dedicated the most perfect performance for this."


    As the second day began, many young people who had watched "Tomb Raider" couldn''t wait to leave comments.


    Most of them think that Angelina Jolie''s Laura Crawford is perfect, a real Laura Crawford.


    Some gamers even believe that when the game company first designed the Laura-Crawford character, it borrowed the image of Angelina-Jolie, otherwise she would not be able to fully restore Laura-Crawford.


    As for the evaluation of the media and film critics, it is much worse.


    While many media outlets believe that Angelina Jolie is perfect for the role of Lara Croft, even she couldn''t save the movie from pointless plot and action.


    Roger Ebert gave the film three stars and commented: "Angelina Jolie does a great job in this film, but other than that, it''s a terribly stupid film that looks baffling."


    According to the reviews of 31 film critics, the media only gave a B grade rating.


    Even some film critics directly gave zero points, and commented bluntly: ""Tomb Raider" is a disaster-level film. Only God knows whether Orion Films can recover up to 75 million U.S. dollars in investment."


    However, as the box office of the film came out on the first day, those media and film critics quickly shut their mouths.


    On the first day of its release, "Tomb Raider" took a box office of 21.35 million US dollars from North America.


    In just one day of release, the North American box office of the film has reached 27.15 million US dollars, an unbelievable number.


    "$21.35 million at the box office!"


    "how is this possible!"


    In a very luxurious mansion in Beverly Hills, Winona Rhett looked at the box office figures on the newspaper, her face was very ugly, "How could that **** get $21.35 million in the box office on the first day? Even Julia Roberts Impossible things!"


    Looking at Winona Ryder in front of her, manager Cathy Conrad said with a serious expression, "According to the film''s normal box office trend, it is entirely possible that the North American box office of this film will reach around 200 million U.S. dollars, and according to Orion Films The news that came out."


    She paused, then continued: "At the time, Angelina-Jolie signed a three-film contract at one time."


    "Next, Orion Films will definitely serialize this film."


    "So what?" Winona Ryder sneered. "She''s just a coquettish bitch."


    Cathy Conrad was silent for a while, looked at Winona Rhett and said solemnly: "Forget what happened before, find time to invite Angelina Jolie to come over."


    "It will help you a lot."


    "Impossible." Winona Rhett roared, "There''s no way I''d invite that **** over."


    When filming "The Girl Who Moved the Soul", the relationship between the two was not very harmonious, and there were even very sharp conflicts.


    "Winona!"


    Cathy Conrad''s expression turned cold and she said, "Your next priority is to find a way to get an Oscar nomination for Best Actress and gain media attention. And right now Angelina Jolie is the hottest topic in Hollywood. One of the focal points."


    "It can get you a lot of media attention and even increase your odds of being nominated for an Oscar."


    To put it bluntly, it''s just rubbing heat.


    With a sound of touch, Winona Rhett threw out the pillow in her hand, almost gritted her teeth and said, "I need to think about it."


    For her, the Oscar is not only about the attention of the media, but also related to her future career development.


    The box office of "The Girl Who Moved Soul" was not satisfactory. As the protagonist of the film, Winona Ryder was greatly affected.


    Even, for a long time, you can only leave the mainstream Hollywood crew.


    The only way to save it now is Oscar.


    In fact, she''s already been nominated for two Oscars.


    The first time she starred in "The Age of Innocence", she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 66th Academy Awards, and the second time she starred in the drama "Little Women" and won the Best Supporting Actress at the 67th Academy Awards. Actress nomination.


    "A film that doesn''t know how to describe it."


    Having just finished a promotional event, Sofia Coppola couldn''t help but feel a little tangled looking at the enthusiastic movie fans.


    From an artistic point of view, "Tomb Raider" can be said to be useless, but it has achieved very dazzling commercial results.


    "Actually, I like ''The Talented Ripley'' better," Sofia Coppola whispered.


    "But the audience prefers movies like "Tomb Raider"." Ryan reached out and patted Sofia Coppola on the shoulder, saying: "Commercial popcorn movies will be the mainstream of the North American box office market in the future."


    In the North American box office market in the future, various commercial popcorn films will continue to succeed, and the themes will be more youthful. Young audiences alone can support the box office of a film.


    Sofia Coppola showed a helpless expression and said, "It''s really bad news."


    In the following promotional activities, Ryan officially announced the shooting plan of "Tomb Raider 2", and Orion Pictures will create a series of films, not just one film.


    For the game player group, it is undoubtedly exciting news, and many game players have chosen to go to the cinema.


    However, compared with the first day of release, the number of viewers of the film has not increased, but has decreased slightly.


    Generally speaking, for movies released on weekends in Hollywood, the number of viewers on the second day will be higher than that on the first day, and rarely less than the first day.


    Fortunately, the decline in the number of viewers of the film was not very large, which was still within Ryan''s acceptance range.


    On Sunday, the single-day box office earned 20.32 million US dollars at the box office.


    The cumulative box office of the film in North America reached 47.47 million US dollars, breaking the first weekend box office record of 42.3 million US dollars created by the film "Scream" with a female protagonist, and breaking the first US$31 million first weekend created by the game adaptation film "Pok��mon" box office records.


    In contrast, "The Talented Ripley", which was released on the same day, seemed bleak.


    It only earned $5.88 million at the box office on the day of its release, and $5.93 million on Sunday. The cumulative box office of the film in North America was only $11.81 million, which is much lower than the original version.


    Not as high as the first-day box office of "Tomb Raider".


    Harvey Weinstein leaned on the sofa with a gloomy face, "$47.47 million at the box office!"


    "Ryan Gosling, far from failing, has succeeded once again."


    "Why, he can succeed every time!"


    He couldn''t figure out why the films produced by Orion Films were so successful one after another.


    However, these films do not seem to be very reliable.


    "Blade Runner" is an R-rated superhero movie with a black protagonist, "Rush Hour" is a movie with Chinese and black protagonists, "Tomb Raider" is adapted from a game, and the film stars a female character , and "Death Comes", a film based on oriental myths and legends.


    However, it is these seemingly unreliable films that fail to succeed one after another.


    Sidney Pollack pushed back the frames and said, "At least we haven''t failed, Harvey."


    "Based on the film''s box office trend, the cost can be recovered through the North American box office."


    Only two days after its release, it achieved a box office of 11.81 million US dollars. For a film with an investment of only 40 million US dollars, it is also considered a success.


    It''s just that it''s far less dazzling than "Tomb Raider".


    Harvey Weinstein nodded with an ugly face, and he could only comfort himself in this way.


    "Call Cate Blanchett," Harvey Weinstein said suddenly.


    Hearing this, Sidney Pollack frowned, disgusted in his heart, and even wanted to refuse,


    It''s just that he didn''t say the word "refusal", but took out his phone and called Cate Blanchett, asking her to come over.


    As for Cate - Blanchett will choose!


    Come to think of it, she shouldn''t refuse.


    After all, there are very few actresses who have no scruples about rejecting Harvey-Weinstein.


    Thinking of this the name of Natalie Portman, an actress who dared to confront Harvey Weinstein, came to his mind.


    With the arrival of the working day, the box office of "Tomb Raider" has fallen sharply. What is unexpected is that the single-day box office performance is not even comparable to "The Talented Ripley".


    "The Talented Ripley" earned $3.5 million on Monday, $3.39 million on Tuesday, $3.02 million on Wednesday, and $3.42 million on Thursday.


    The film earned $13.33 million at the box office in four working days.


    "Tomb Raider" grossed just $3.05 million on Monday, $3.06 million on Tuesday, $2.56 million on Wednesday and $2.25 million on Thursday.


    The film earned $10.92 million at the box office in four working days


    Many people who are looking forward to the box office of "Tomb Raider" can''t help but feel a little unbelievable, how could it be more than 2 million US dollars lower than "The Talented Ripley" at the box office.


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    However, what is surprising is that the box office of "Tomb Raider" did not continue to decline the next weekend, but rose sharply.


    It earned $11.48 million at the box office on Friday, $10.52 million on Saturday, and $9.85 million on Sunday.


    After three days, it earned another $31.85 million at the box office.


    So far, the North American box office of the film has accumulated as high as 90.24 million U.S. dollars, and before the end of the third weekend, the box office will definitely exceed 100 million U.S. dollars.


    It opened high and went low, and then opened high again. Needless to say, the media were surprised by the box office trend all the way. Even Orion Films and theater companies were a little baffled.


    "Ryan!"


    Nancy Utley looked tired, "The box office trend of "Tomb Raider" is too thrilling, it looks like a roller coaster."


    "Initially I was a little worried about getting the $75 million in investment."


    According to the midnight show and the box office results on the first day, Orion Films is likely to produce a blockbuster film.


    However, with the arrival of the first working day, the hearts of many people in Orion Films sank. I am afraid that the box office trend of "Tomb Raider" will hardly break through the 100 million US dollars mark, and it is almost impossible to recover 75 million US dollars from the North American box office market. dollar investment.


    However, the film came out at the box office in three days the following weekend, which once again made people look happy.


    The accumulated box office of the film in North America is as high as 90.24 million US dollars, and it is only a matter of time before it breaks through 100 million US dollars, and the box office of several countries where the film is released overseas is not bad.


    According to the forecast of overseas distribution companies, the overseas box office of this film will not be less than 100 million US dollars.


    Ryan picked up a large cup of wolfberry tea, lowered his head and took a long sip, and said, "In less than 10 days since its release, North America alone has earned a box office of 90.24 million US dollars."


    "Nancy, you don''t have to worry about recovering your $75 million investment."


    Right now the movie is hardly a question of recoupment, but rather how much money it could ultimately bring in.


    The income of the original "Tomb Raider" is as high as 38.5 million U.S. dollars, plus various other peripheral copyrights, commodities, etc., which will bring a large amount of income to Orion Pictures in the future


    Nancy-Utley was not happy, but sighed, feeling somewhat pity.


    Based on the box office trend of "Tomb Raider", it is estimated that the long-term box office of the film will not be very high. In the end, the North American box office cannot exceed 200 million US dollars like "Rush Hour 2".


    Of course, "Tomb Raider", as a game adaptation film with a female protagonist, can be said to be a great success.


    Next, Orion Pictures will continue to shoot sequel films.


    "About Angelina-Jolie''s salary for the next sequel film, do you need to discuss with her agent immediately." She suddenly mentioned the salary.


    "Tomb Raider" was a big hit at the box office, and Angelina Jolie''s audiences are doing very well.


    Then her pay for the next sequel will inevitably need to increase.


    Even if they signed three film contracts at one time, they still need to increase their remuneration.


    However, with the existence of the previous contract, Orion Films took the initiative, and it was impossible for Angelina Jolie to offer a sky-high salary.


    "Can."


    Ryan thought for a while, then agreed and said: "It is necessary to increase the salary appropriately."


    As for whether Angelina Jolie will be a lion!


    Don''t worry too much about this, Angelina Jolie is a smart person.


    For her right now, the sequel filming plan of "Tomb Raider" will not only bring remuneration and monetary benefits, but also worldwide popularity and its own commercial value.


    Before the release of "Tomb Raider" in her previous life, Angelina-Jolie was at best a second-tier Hollywood star, and she only had a certain reputation in North America.


    Until "Tomb Raider" was released, her face was successfully painted all over the world, and her popularity was higher than that of some Hollywood first-line actresses.


    At least on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Angelina Jolie''s popularity is definitely higher than that of some Hollywood first-line actresses.


    As the box office of the film is getting higher and higher, praises have begun to appear in the media.


    "The box office of "Tomb Raider" fell sharply last week. Many people thought that the film would inevitably fail. However, "Tomb Raider" has proved that the failure we guessed did not occur, but With a box office of 42.77 million US dollars, it once again won the weekly box office championship, and the cumulative box office of the film is as high as 90.24 million US dollars, a figure beyond imagination."


    "There is no doubt that the success of "Tomb Raider" once again proves the level of Orion Pictures in production."


    "In contrast, the performance of "The Talented Ripley" produced by Miramax Films is very disappointing. The expected fierce competition did not appear, and "Tomb Raider" is unrivaled as a king."


    "In addition to Charlize - Theron, Hollywood has once again risen an action actress, that is Angelina - Jolie, it is surprising that the two have one thing in common..."


    Glancing at the news in the newspaper, Ryan shrugged his shoulders and didn''t pay too much attention. They were all irrelevant topics.


    However, he is quite satisfied with the box office results of "Tomb Raider".


    In less than ten days, the film earned a box office of 90.24 million US dollars, which must have stunned those media and film companies that have ridiculed "Tomb Raider".


    Of course, "Tomb Raider" is only a film adapted from a game. In the future, the box office of the entire series of films is at great risk. Once the game version released by the game company does not sell well, it will inevitably affect the film''s box office.


    This is why very few people adapt game copyrights. Hollywood film companies prefer to adapt copyrights, which not only have a large readership, but also do not have any external influence.


    In this regard, Ryan has decided that apart from Angelina Jolie''s remuneration, he will not greatly increase the investment in the film, and will control the budget of the sequel film at around US$80 million to US$85 million.


    Even if the next sequel, like the original "Tomb Raider 2", suffers from a box office decline, it won''t bring much loss.


    In fact, it is not that Orion Pictures has not released failed films.


    It��s just that some film copyrights are bought from film festivals, and the prices range from several thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. Occasionally, the cost cannot be recovered, and it will not cause much loss. It is difficult to attract the attention of media reporters.


    "Are you planning to attend the Golden Globe Awards ceremony!"


    Sofia Coppola walked in and asked, "Ann Lee hopes you can attend in person."


    With only ten days left before the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has entered a critical moment for public relations.


    To this end, Orion Pictures has allocated a lot of resources and public relations funds.


    As the director of the film Ang Lee, like most Hollywood directors, he also chose to spend a sum of money out of his own pocket to publicize the best director award.


    Although the commercial value and influence of the Golden Globes is not as good as that of the Oscars, it is still a well-known award recognized all over the world, and the best director is still very valuable.


    "Ask Jon Fertimer to attend instead of me."


    Ryan has no interest in attending the Golden Globe ceremony, UU Reading www. uukanshu.com "Tell him that I will attend the Oscars."


    Compared with the Oscars, the Golden Globes are more commercialized. As long as you pay enough public relations funds, you can basically win important awards.


    In the next few weeks, the box office trend of "Tomb Raider" can only be said to be barely okay, neither high nor low.


    But compared to "The Talented Ripley" released in the same period, it is still a lot higher.


    Especially for many game player groups, they continue to choose to go to the cinema to watch movies repeatedly, contributing a lot of box office to the movie.


    On the eve of the Golden Globe Awards, "Tomb Raider" has accumulated a box office of $1.2 billion in North America.


    The film starring Angelina Jolie has become one of the representative figures of women in North America.


    It can be said that "Tomb Raider" is a big hit, except for Orion Pictures, she has received the most income.


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    The reporting time for the Golden Globes ceremony is getting closer and closer, and the news about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" in the media on the other side of the Pacific has suddenly become more and more.


    "On January 2, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was shortlisted for the Golden Globe Awards for Best Director, Best Foreign Language Film, and Best Soundtrack. Orion Pictures, one of the film production companies, said that this film is likely to Receive important awards."


    ""Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has achieved unprecedented success in many countries and regions in Europe and Japan. The box office in Europe alone has reached tens of millions of dollars."


    "On January 20th, Orion Films, one of the production companies of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", officially announced that the film will be screened in North American theaters on a large scale after the Golden Globe Awards ceremony. It is expected that there will be no less than 2,000 movie theaters. .��


    A piece of news appeared one after another, and the audience on the other side of the Pacific Ocean were dumbfounded, and they might win the important award of the Golden Globe! Large-scale release in 2,000 cinemas in North America! Europe earned tens of millions of dollars at the box office!


    Soon, there was a wave of discussions about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" across the Pacific Ocean.


    Many people hope that a certain movie can be released sooner.


    Some large media pointed out why a Chinese-language film did not choose to be released on the other side of the Pacific Ocean first, but chose to be released in the European and North American film markets!


    Even, some high-level executives called to ask about the specific release time.


    In desperation, a certain TV station officially announced the release date of the film. On March 1, the film will be screened in theaters on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    At this time, in Miramax Films, Harvey Weinstein was frowning. He has been in trouble recently.


    If the box office of "The Talented Ripley" is not bad, it has already received a box office of 55.32 million US dollars in North America. Coupled with the film''s overseas box office, it can be regarded as a relatively successful film.


    As for "There''s Always a Sunshine" and Oscar PR, he felt a lot of pressure from DreamWorks and Universal Pictures.


    Although the Oscar nominations have not been officially announced, DreamWorks and Universal Pictures have made it clear that "American Beauty" will have a big move on the Oscars.


    In other words, there will be a fierce competition between Miramax Films, DreamWorks and Universal Pictures, even more important than the competition of "The Talented Ripley".


    Especially for the best actor, best actress, best director, and best film awards, there will inevitably be a competition.


    "Ask someone to contact Stephen Spielberg." Harvey Weinstein intends to talk to Stephen Spielberg, and the two films can stagger the competition for important awards.


    The reputation of Oscar''s pusher is not only due to various public relations methods, but also private transactions.


    Like sharing cakes with each other.


    As long as it wins one major award, "There''s Always a Sun" could bring in a lot of money.


    Orion Pictures does not have so many worries. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" will not impact the Oscars for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Picture, but will focus on the Best Foreign Language Film above.


    On January 23, the 57th Golden Globe Awards Ceremony was held at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.


    That night, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" successfully won two awards out of three nominations, including Best Director Award and Best Foreign Language Film Award. Ang Lee became the first Chinese to win the American Golden Globe Award for Best Director .


    The news spread back to the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and once again caused a huge response.


    The next day, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was released on a large scale in North America.


    On the day of its release, it earned a box office of 1.22 million US dollars, and won the first single-day box office champion.


    The overall box office performance of the film is not very high, but it has met the expectations of Orion Films, and the release day happens to be a Monday working day.


    So far, the accumulated box office of the film in North America has reached 10.83 million US dollars.


    According to predictions from relevant agencies, the North American box office of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is likely to exceed the US$57 million box office of "Life is Beautiful" directed and starred by Roberto Bernini, becoming the highest-grossing foreign language film in the North American box office market.


    This is an Italian film, and at the 71st Oscar, the film won three awards: Best Foreign Language Film, Best Actor, and Best Soundtrack.


    And Angelina Jolie easily won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress.


    The Golden Globe Awards also need ratings. With Angelina Jolie''s reputation now, as long as she attends the awards ceremony in person, she can win almost 100% of the awards.


    Ryan didn''t show up at the Golden Globes, or even at a promotional event for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."


    He has more important things to attend to.


    "This is a detailed investigative profile of MGM."


    In a hotel conference room in downtown Los Angeles, Jon Feltmore and several key members of the acquisition team handed Ryan a detailed information about MGM.


    Ryan took it over and took a closer look. In addition to the production and distribution business, MGM also has a lot of industries.


    Many of them are high-quality industries.


    Such as MGM Hotel, Modern Times Movies, Di Gao International Cinemas, Cast TV, MGM Coffee and other industries.


    It''s a pity that almost all of them are in the form of equity participation, not a subsidiary of MGM Holdings.


    Even so, there are still many eye-catching industries, such as cast TV, which is the largest pay TV company, the largest cable company and the largest home network service provider in the United States.


    There is also Digao International Cinemas, one of the largest theater companies in the United States in the future. It had 549 theaters and more than 7,200 screens in its previous life.


    It may be relatively unfamiliar to talk about Emperor High International Cinemas, but most people should have heard of Emperor High Cinemas.


    As for those hotels and resorts, they were automatically ignored by Ryan.


    By the way, there is also MGM coffee.


    "Has there been any progress in the negotiations!"


    Ryan''s gaze reluctantly took it back from the shares of Digao International Cinemas and Cast TV.


    Whether it is the shares of Digao International Cinemas or the shares of Cast TV, it can be of great help to Orion Pictures It can reduce the pressure from the seven major Hollywood film companies and expand its own promotion channel.


    What''s more, MGM has the world''s largest film library, and is itself a member of the Film Association.


    "US$5.5 billion in cash and US$1.8 billion in debt!" Jon Felthammer''s face was a little dignified, "and most MGM executives are against this acquisition."


    The final purchase price will be as high as 7.3 billion US dollars.


    Although the conditions for the acquisition were slightly lower than those of the previous acquisition, the lions still opened their mouths.


    "Looks like I''m going to see Frank Macasso in person."


    Ryan nodded and continued, "Don''t stop talking to MGM shareholders."


    "There will be a turnaround soon."


    Hearing this, Jon Fertimer couldn''t help being a little puzzled. Unless MGM suffered a large-scale deficit, the other party would not significantly lower the price in a short period of time.


    Ryan smiled without explaining, "After a while, you will know."


    Right now, there is only one month left before the Nasdaq Internet bubble. It is estimated that after the Oscar awards ceremony is over, the nasdaq index will reach the peak of 5048.62, and then plummet with a bang.


    For a time, countless investors went bankrupt and lost their businesses, and the U.S. economy suffered a serious blow.


    At the same time, the funds flowing into Hollywood began to decrease significantly, and many film companies encountered difficulties in financing channels.


    MGM also needs to face financing problems.


    In fact, Ryan can accept a certain level of premium for the acquisition price of MGM, and even the acquisition team''s offer has reached US$3.1 billion in funds and US$1.8 billion in debt.


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    In a single-family apartment in North Hollywood, Helen and Natalie-Portman quietly flipped through the script, with extremely serious expressions.


    This is the script for Spider-Man.


    On the side, Ryan was holding a cup of coffee, reading newspaper reports on Nasdaq and technology stocks.


    Recently, Ryan has been flipping through the newspapers every day to speculate about the time of the Nasdaq crash.


    In fact, speculation about the Internet bubble has never stopped. Every day, the media and evaluation agencies worry that the Internet industry''s figures are too high and falsely high, which will cause a series of problems.


    The simplest example is Yahoo, a website that has never been profitable. Only relying on continuous mergers and acquisitions and other means, the price per share is as high as 350 US dollars. The company''s market value exceeds 120 billion US dollars, which is higher than Disney''s market value.


    However, such a giant company has never made a profit, and even the company''s shareholders and managers don''t know how to achieve profitability.


    Simply the biggest joke.


    But such jokes abound in Nasdaq right now.


    In the end, there can only be a violent storm, and the vast majority of Internet companies go bankrupt, leaving only a few to become real giants.


    To put it bluntly, it is a money-burning game.


    Ryan had to sigh with emotion, no matter when, the money-burning scale of the Internet industry far exceeds that of Hollywood.


    Even though the current Internet industry is not comparable to the previous life in terms of the scale of burning money, it is far more crazy than the previous life.


    Especially in the past two years, many founders of Internet companies and venture capital companies have never thought about the future development direction at all.


    For them, the most important thing is to draw a blueprint that looks good, list on Nasdaq, and then sell a large number of shares to leave the market.


    Therefore, nowadays Internet companies generally go public blindly and cash out, which eventually leads to market chaos. However, as long as someone casually proposes a new concept, venture capital companies that have made a lot of money may get huge investment, resulting in today''s deformed prosperity.


    "Helen, I have a suggestion for you."


    Ryan put down the newspaper in his hand, took a sip of coffee, and said, "Ask your stock manager to sell the technology stocks in your hand as soon as possible."


    "There is an option to switch to gold."


    In the next decade or so, the price of gold has been rising all the way, which is very suitable for long-term holding.


    "Are you not optimistic about the development of high-tech stocks?"


    Helen put down the script, pushed the glasses on the bridge of her nose, and looked at Ryan very seriously, "It seems that you have sold a lot of technology stocks."


    As we all know, Ryan has been collecting funds in the Nasdaq stock market, which has reached a very large amount.


    "A false boom unsupported by earnings is like a balloon full of air."


    Ryan stretched out his hand and gestured, "Just poke it lightly, and it will explode with a bang."


    "Of course, not all high-tech stocks have no investment value. For example, Apple and Amazon are very good choices."


    Apple Needless to say, with the return of Steve Jobs, Apple is about to usher in a sea change.


    Amazon is an alternative in Nasdaq. Not only did it determine a conservative business strategy and specific profit plan early on, it even made a small amount of profit last quarter.


    "I will tell the stock manager to increase his holdings of gold instead." Helen nodded, and she decided to choose to increase her holdings of gold.


    At least it will not encounter too much volatility, which is very suitable for long-term investment.


    Ryan looked at the time on his watch, and said to Natalie Portman, "Remember to read the script a few more times, it''s best to find someone to rehearse first."


    After speaking, Ryan got up and said goodbye, "I still have an appointment."


    This is an apartment rented by Natalie Portman.


    Leaving the apartment, Ryan asked Daniel Green to drive to a gun club in Beverly Hills.


    "A Chinese movie!"


    Tom Cruise put down a semi-automatic rifle in his hand and said in admiration: "Golden Globe Awards for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Director."


    "I can''t believe it."


    Nicolas Cage also came over and said, "I heard that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is planning to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film!"


    Ryan looked at the row of firearms on the table and said, "There is such a plan."


    Oscar!


    Tom Cruise couldn''t help sighing, "Unfortunately, I''m not a member of the academy, otherwise I would definitely vote for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."


    Not only is he not a member of the academic school, but he does not seem to be popular with the old men of the academic school.


    However, he lowered his salary for a long time to star in some low-cost art films, and planned to win the Oscar for Best Actor.


    It can be said that Tom Cruise''s dedication to the Oscar winner has made him one of the favorite actors of many art directors.


    "The investment of more than 10 million US dollars, with the current box office trend of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", the investment cost has already been recovered." Tom Cruise''s tone showed a hint of envy.


    The few films he invested in were not so lucky.


    Ryan smiled and shook his head, "It''s not calculated like that."


    "Although the investment cost of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not very high, the film''s publicity budget and public relations expenses are frighteningly high."


    The publicity budget of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is much higher than some commercial films, plus a large amount of public relations funds, it is not a small amount, and it even far exceeds the cost of filming.


    Of course, with the box office trend of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", as long as it continues to be shown for a long time, Orion Pictures can easily recover all its investment.


    It is almost impossible for a foreign language film like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" to hit the box office, but to take a long-term screening route.


    The most important point is that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has an excellent reputation, with a comprehensive score of 85 from the media, 96% freshness on Rotten Tomatoes, and an average score of 8.8 from imdb fans.


    Once the film has made some gains in the Oscars, it is only a matter of time before the North American box office breaks through 100 million US dollars.


    In fact, even if it can''t win an Oscar, the current box office trend of the film is enough to make people envious.


    In four days of large-scale release, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won a box office of 4.05 million US dollars in 2,000 theaters in North America, and the box office of the film''s first weekend was very gratifying.


    In the three days of the first weekend, it earned a box office of 13.2 million US dollars, won the first North American weekly box office championship, and created the first weekend box office record for a Chinese-language film released in North America in January.


    So far, the North American box office of the film has reached 26.86 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office is close to the 100 million U.S. dollar mark.


    For a Chinese film, it is definitely a big success.


    Tom Cruise sat down, took a towel from the waiter, wiped his sweat, and asked hesitantly, "Ryan, I heard that Orion Films plans to release an epic movie in May!"


    The shooting plan of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is an amazing project even if you look at Hollywood.


    No one dares to underestimate the beginning film of such a plan.


    Including Tom Cruise himself.


    "It''s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."


    "Orion Films intends to release it on the first weekend of May." Ryan said truthfully, without deliberately hiding anything.


    But speaking of this, he took a weird look at Tom Cruise. It seemed that the commercial blockbuster "Mission: Impossible 2" starring Tom Cruise was also scheduled to be released in May.


    The investment of this film is as high as 125 million US dollars, and it is also the sequel film of the famous "Mission: Impossible". It must not be underestimated.


    Moreover, the most interesting point is that the production company of this film is Paramount.


    "It''s May 5th!" Tom Cruise continued.


    "It seems to be." Ryan didn''t know the exact date of the first weekend in May.


    Nicholas Cage looked at Tom Cruise and asked curiously, "Tom, could it be that the film you star in is also going to be released in early May?"


    Generally speaking, the films released in early May are either because the distribution companies lack confidence and want to avoid fierce competition, or they are full of confidence and are optimistic about the long-term box office trend of the film.


    Hearing this, Tom Cruise smiled wryly and said, "Cage, you really hit the spot."


    "The release time of "Mission: Impossible 2" is also scheduled for May."


    Fortunately, the scheduled release time of this film is not the beginning of May, but the end of May. There are about 20 days between the release of the two films.


    "If you can."


    Tom Cruise made a very presumptuous request, "Ryan, can I come to a test screening of this movie!"


    "Of course." Ryan agreed and said, "You and Cage can come together then."


    Anyway, some media, theater companies, film critics, "Lord of the Rings" readers, audience, etc. will be invited to the film preview site, and there is no confidentiality.


    "It seems that you need to ask Sophia to prepare more popcorn, otherwise I will definitely give a bad review." Nicholas Cage made a small joke.


    Tom Cruise breathed a sigh of relief, then his expression changed slightly, and he deliberately lowered his voice and said: "Dreamworks and Universal Pictures jointly produced "Gladiator", and it seems that it is also planned to be released in early May."


    "Gladiator"!


    Ryan''s expression didn''t change at all, he had known the news for a long time.


    Next, the few played for a while, and agreed to attend the Oscar nomination banquet the day after tomorrow.


    However, Nicholas Cage may not be able to go, he needs to accompany his son to Hawaii for vacation


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    The Golden Globe Awards have just come to an end, and the North American awards season has once again entered the next climax, which is even more important than the Golden Globe Awards.


    Every year after the Golden Globe Awards, within a few days, Oscar will announce the list of nominations, which is the traditional Oscar nomination luncheon.


    For many ordinary actors, being nominated for an Oscar is almost tantamount to getting tickets to the Oscars.


    As for the awards PR!


    Not everyone can spend a lot of money to promote the Oscars, and sometimes the competition is too strong, and some people choose to give up.


    For example, for this year''s Oscar for best foreign language film, Orion Films paid a large amount of public relations funds for it, and many foreign language films did not have much expectation for the next awards public relations.


    It''s not that there is no hope, but that there is no need to spend millions of dollars, or even tens of millions of dollars in public relations expenses.


    Some foreign language films may not have so many box office worldwide.


    This time Ryan did not choose to refuse to attend, but came to the nomination luncheon as scheduled.


    It is said to be a luncheon, but it is not at noon, but starts around five o''clock in the afternoon.


    This year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences put the nomination luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, and booked a huge ballroom.


    There is a red carpet at the entrance of the hotel, and Hollywood stars and crews pass by from time to time, with a large number of media reporters on both sides.


    Walking through the red carpet, Ryan refused to be interviewed by the media, and went straight into the Hilton Hotel ballroom, where he sat at a table with Angelina Jolie, Tom Cruise, Sofia Coppola and others.


    Nicolas Cage didn''t come, he took his son to Hawaii for vacation.


    The format of the Oscar nomination luncheon is somewhat similar to the Golden Globe Awards ceremony. Both are in the form of a banquet. The banquet hall is filled with round tables with a lot of food, drinks and so on.


    Everyone can taste it at will.


    But generally, the celebrities who come here will pay attention to their manners. At most, they will drink a little champagne or red wine occasionally, and they will not really have a big meal.


    Especially female stars hardly touch any food, and they don''t have any intention to eat or drink.


    Don''t look at everyone talking and laughing on the surface, very relaxed, but in fact they are just hiding their tension,


    After all, no one wants to be disappointed.


    This is an Oscar nomination, not a Golden Globe nomination.


    Compared with Golden Globe nominations, the criteria for Oscar nominations are much clearer.


    The Golden Globes are sometimes very weird, and the criteria for the awards may change at any time.


    As for the wind vane of Oscar!


    It is even more difficult to say that the overlap rate of the two awards has not been very high.


    The real barometer of the Oscars is the guild awards. Most of the guild award judges are almost members of the academic school, and the overlap rate between the two is frighteningly high.


    Ryan glanced around and saw many familiar faces, such as Stephen Spielberg joking with Jeffrey Katzenberg, Roberto Bernini and others.


    However, David Geffen did not seem to be seen.


    There has been a rift between the Big Three at DreamWorks.


    And Harvey Weinstein, glum-faced, sat at a dining table next to members of the "It''s Always Sunny" crew.


    In addition, there are George Lucas and others, as well as a lot of crews and actors from all over the world.


    The original "There is always a sun", the heroine of this film is Charlize - Theron.


    Of course, with the current status of Charlize Theron, it is naturally impossible to star in a low-cost film with an investment of only 24 million US dollars, and the crew cannot afford her salary.


    After taking a look, Ryan withdrew his gaze, greeted the crew members of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" at the next table, and introduced Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise to them.


    Compared with the confident Ryan, the crew members of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" are somewhat worried.


    After all, the Oscars are not the Golden Globes, and the intensity of competition between the two is quite different.


    If it can get multiple Oscar nominations, it can play a big role in the box office trend of the film.


    If you return empty-handed, you will face cynicism from the media.


    The lead actor of the film, Zhou Dafa, glanced at Ryan''s side, and whispered to Li Ang: "In the name of the crew, can you invite them to come and sit together for a while!"


    He has long wanted to break into Hollywood, but unfortunately he has not been able to do so.


    However, Jackie Chan, who is as famous as him, almost ranks among the first-line stars in Hollywood, and even Li has successfully entered Hollywood and starred in several films one after another.


    "It''s hard."


    "With my position in Hollywood, the other party will not easily accept the invitation." Li An shook his head, and then glanced at Zhang Ziyi and Yang Ziyu who were opposite, unless they invited them alone.


    However, it seems that he has no interest in them.


    "Then it will work!" Zhou Dafa continued to ask.


    "Success, he is different from us." Ang Lee said very directly: "With his current commercial value, he is worthy of the attention of any Hollywood star and film company."


    Zhou Dafa nodded silently and didn''t say anything more.


    The box office of "Rush Hour 2" is really amazing, and Orion Pictures is preparing a third sequel filming plan.


    "Angelina, Tom!"


    "Do you have any ideas!" Ryan asked looking at the two.


    Angelina Jolie won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, Tom Cruise won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor, and both have applied for Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actor and Actor.


    "I?"


    "See luck."


    Angelina-Jolie wore a red wrap-breasted evening gown with a precious emerald necklace at the neck that fell over her impressive chest.


    This dress is not very long, not reaching the knees, revealing a pair of long and thin legs, and a pair of red high heels under her feet.


    It looks like it gives people a graceful and luxurious temperament, but it is also very sexy.


    "If you get nominated soon, you can try public relations." She didn''t have too much expectation for this.


    Tom Cruise shrugged and said bluntly: "I don''t have much interest in supporting actor awards."


    "Magnolia" is a film produced by New Line Films, in which Tom Cruise played a supporting role. The protagonist of this film is Jeremy Blackman.


    So a supporting role award is not worth asking him to spend a lot of money on public relations.


    What''s more, recently he and his wife Nicole Kidman have officially separated, and there have been some conflicts with his agent, so he has no energy to publicize the Oscars for the time being.


    Several people chatted for a while, and the host began to announce the nomination list.


    The nominees for Best Film Editing are, "Tariq Anwar "American Beauty," Lisa Zeno-Cherkin "There''s Always a Sunshine..."


    Nominated for Best Original Score, "Thomas Newman "American Beauty," Rachel Portman "It''s Always Sunny," Gabriel Yard "The Talented Ripley..."


    The nominees for Best Art Direction are, "David Groopman, Beth Rubino "It''s Always Sunny," Roy Walker, Bruno Cesari "The Talented Ripley"��"


    Although several important award nominations have yet to appear, the three films "American Beauty", "There''s Always a Sun" and "The Talented Ripley" have already become the most popular films nominated for this year''s Academy Awards.


    For a moment, everyone''s eyes fell on Stephen Spielberg and Harvey Weinstein from time to time.


    Steven Spielberg doesn''t even look at Harvey Weinstein, and he''s perfectly at ease.


    A few days ago, he explicitly rejected Harvey Weinstein''s request. It is impossible for "American Beauty" to give up any competition for an important Oscar award.


    In contrast, Harvey Weinstein is much more sympathetic. Don��t think that he can dominate the independent film circle, but he is of no use to Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks.


    There are many people in Hollywood who can ignore him, and Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks are one of them.


    "interesting!"


    Ryan couldn''t help chuckling, "It seems that this time, the famous Oscar pusher is about to meet a powerful opponent."


    "American Beauty" is produced by DreamWorks, and "It''s Always Sunny" and "The Talented Ripley" are produced by Miramax Pictures.


    "It''s a pity that they are all technical awards, otherwise it would be a good show." Sofia Coppola felt a little regretful.


    "Sophia, apparently you forgot one thing."


    Ryan reminded: "Not counting "The Talented Ripley", this film is not the focus of Miramax Pictures, and "American Beauty" and "There is Always a Sunshine" are DreamWorks and Miramax Pictures. key research film."


    "The next two films will definitely be nominated for important awards, or even be nominated at the same time."


    "Ryan is right." Tom Cruise nodded.


    Regardless of the influence of DreamWorks or Miramax Films, it is almost not too difficult to be nominated for important awards.


    What''s more, these two films have obviously won the support of many Oscar judges.


    As for the final result!


    It depends on the network resources and public relations capabilities of the two film companies.


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    In addition, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has also been nominated for many technical awards. The only difference is that, as a Chinese-language film, it is difficult to participate in the competition for several important awards.


    The nominees for Best Foreign Language Film are, "All About My Mother in Spain, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon across the Pacific..."


    Hearing the name of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", Li An relaxed and waved his fist vigorously, looking extremely excited.


    This is already the second time he has been nominated for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, and he is extremely excited.


    Last time he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film for his Bay-Wan film "Eating and Drinking Men and Women".


    But there was a big difference between that time and the present one. MGM, the North American distribution company of the film, did not devote a lot of resources and funds to public relations for the awards, while Orion Films is expected to spend a large amount of public relations funds for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.


    Ryan also showed a slight smile, the best foreign language film has been nominated, and next, we can continue to increase public relations efforts.


    In order to truly bring the little golden man back, it is necessary to increase investment in public relations.


    As for the rest of the technical awards, it is dispensable.


    Many eyes in the banquet hall fell on the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". With the support of Orion Pictures, this film is likely to win the best foreign language film award.


    The nominees for Best Adapted Screenplay are, "John Irvine''s Always Sunny, Anthony Minghella''s The Talented Ripley, Huiling Wang, James Shams'' Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon..."


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was nominated for another award, along with "There''s Always a Sunshine" and "The Talented Ripley."


    Harvey Weinstein''s face became more and more gloomy, and he looked faintly at Stephen Spielberg not far away, and couldn''t help but curse secretly, "Damn old stubborn."


    If it wasn''t for Steven Spielberg, unnecessary competition could have been avoided entirely.


    Thereby increasing the chances of winning.


    Nominated for Best Supporting Actress is��


    Finally, a more important award nomination was ushered in. Ryan could clearly feel that Angelina Jolie was a little nervous, and there was a hint of anticipation in her eyes.


    This is her first possible Oscar nomination.


    However, she didn''t have to be nervous for a long time before showing a look of surprise.


    "Angelina-Jolie''s "Missing Girl", Chloe-Sevigny''s "Boys Don''t Cry"..."


    Ryan bowed his head and whispered in Angelina Jolie''s ear: "It seems that you have to spend a lot of public relations funds."


    Angelina Jolie shrugged her beautiful shoulders and said in a joking tone: "It seems that I need to pay in advance for the next film."


    "I''m afraid you will be disappointed." Ryan said with a smile: "The crew will not agree to the request for advance payment."


    Best Supporting Actor nominees are, "Michael Caine "It''s Always Sunny," Tom Cruise "Magnolia," Jude Law "The Talented Ripley," George Cantarini "American Beauty" "..."


    "Wow!" Ryan screamed strangely, turned to Tom Cruise and said, "Tom, congratulations on being nominated for another Oscar."


    "However!" Ryan glanced at Harvey Weinstein, then at Stephen Spielberg, "Your competitor seems to be a little stronger."


    Tom Cruise showed a helpless look, "A very surprising nomination, I really don''t know how the Oscar jury voted."


    Having said that, there was a hint of sarcasm on his face.


    Not mocking Oscar, but self-mockery.


    Nominated for Best Supporting Actor!


    It''s a happy thing for any actor, but for Tom Cruise, there is a hint of irony.


    The silent irony of him from academic old men.


    With the announcement of the best supporting actor nomination list, the most critical moment finally came, and many people in the banquet hall showed nervous expressions.


    The best actress nominees are, "Annette Bening, "American Beauty," Hilary Swank, "Boys Don''t Cry," Jenny McTeer, "Tumbleweed," Julia Roberts, "Notting Hill." "..."


    Harvey-Weinstein''s heart sank. "There''s Always a Sunshine" wasn''t nominated for Best Actress.


    He suddenly had a bad feeling.


    Next, regarding the other important awards, "There''s Always a Sun" may be about to fail.


    Hearing the name of Julia-Roberts, Ryan glanced at Julia-Roberts who was not far away, with a strange look in his eyes.


    During this period, Julia Roberts has reached the peak of her career, not only becoming a member of the $20 million club, but also getting an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.


    Ryan also knows that her peak period is far from over. This year''s "Never Compromise" was released, and the global box office hit 257 million US dollars. With this film, she won the Oscar for Best Actress, becoming a recognized Hollywood actress. Box office guarantee.


    With the announcement of the nominees for Best Actor, Harvey Weinstein''s premonition seemed to be fulfilled.


    "American Beauty" star Kevin Spacey, unsurprisingly, was nominated for best actor, while "It''s Always Sunny" star Tobey Maguire came away empty-handed.


    "Harvey, it''s okay."


    Lesser-Halstrom said comfortingly: "There are still nominations for best director and best picture below, and we still have a chance."


    Especially the best director nomination is crucial to him.


    Harvey-Weinstein nodded reluctantly, but said nothing.


    The nominees for Best Director are, "Sam Mendes, "American Beauty," Spike Jonze, "Life of a Puppet," Lasse Hallstrom, "It''s Always Sunny," Michael Mann, "The Insider," Ang Lee''s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."


    "It''s great." Lesser-Halstrom stood up excitedly, and hugged his companion tightly.


    He finally got his wish and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Director.


    However, Harvey Weinstein frowned. If there is always a sun to win the best director award, it must go through a fierce competition with DreamWorks.


    "Lassey, well done." Harvey Weinstein stood up anyway, and hugged Lasse Hallstrom.


    Anyway, "There''s Always a Sun" has finally been nominated for a major award.


    On the dining table of the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", Li Anteng stood up suddenly, and couldn''t believe his ears.


    He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Director!


    Maybe it can really hit the Oscar for Best Director.


    All of a sudden, everyone in the production team expressed their congratulations, and Li An''s expression became dazed, and he was not too excited.


    He knows that Orion Films'' public relations focus is not on the best director, and the chances of winning the Oscar for Best Director with a Chinese film are very slim.


    Of course, even if he can''t win an award, he can be nominated for the Oscar for Best Director, and he is enough to be included in the history of Oscars and Chinese films.


    At this time, Ryan stood up and hugged Li An, "Li, there is another chance next time."


    Li An immediately calmed down a lot, and nodded vigorously, as a kind of promise.


    Ryan didn''t just talk casually, but really had this plan.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is not suitable for publicizing the Oscar for Best Director.


    On the contrary, "Brokeback Mountain" directed by Ang Lee in his previous life not only became the first Asian director to win the Oscar for Best Director, but the film also earned close to 200 million US dollars in box office worldwide.


    The announcement of the nominations for the best director ended, and the host paused for a moment before announcing the last nominations for the luncheon.


    Best Picture nominees are American Beauty, Insider, There''s Always a Sunshine, and The Green Mile. "


    The host looked down at the list, "And "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"!"


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" not only won the best foreign language film nomination and best director nomination, but also received the best film nomination in the end.


    Ang Lee clearly showed disbelief on his face. This is an Oscar nomination for best picture. To some extent, it is more meaningful than the nomination for best director.


    The best director award nomination is only the director''s personal honor, while the best film is the honor of the entire crew and even Chinese-language films.


    Looking at Ang Lee who hesitated to speak, Ryan shook his head lightly and said, "We''ll talk about it after the nomination luncheon is over."


    Li An nodded, it is indeed not suitable to talk about this right now.


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    Unlike the joy of the crew members of "There''s Always a Sunshine", Harvey Weinstein''s face was very solemn, and at the same time he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.


    There are two nominations for Best Director and Best Picture. With Miramax Films and his PR experience, at least one award can be guaranteed.


    Better yet, the best picture Oscar winner.


    In this way, "There is always a scorching sun" will definitely bring in a lot of income.


    The only thing to worry about is that DreamWorks'' "American Beauty" will obviously not give up the best picture award.


    Orion Pictures'' Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.


    The revenue data of Orion Films cannot be ignored.


    Thinking of this, Harvey Weinstein couldn''t help but glance at Lesser Hallstrom. It seems that the following key public relations direction can only be placed on the best director award.


    For film production companies, the influence and commercial value of the best director award is not as good as that of the best film award.


    But it can still bring in a lot of money.


    Of course, for the director, he hopes to win the best director award.


    Harvey Weinstein is known as the backside of the Oscar push, for commercial gain, not for the Oscars themselves.


    With the end of the announcement of the Oscar nomination list, the luncheon officially began.


    In other words, everyone can sit down to eat and drink, take the opportunity to get to know each other, and expand the network of contacts.


    Many actors and crews apply for Oscar nominations just to try their luck, and the communication during the luncheon is their focus.


    Otherwise, it is difficult to see a lot of big Hollywood figures.


    Ryan, as one of the key players in the field, naturally had a lot of people come to say hello, leave their contact information, and so on.


    Ryan smiled and took the contact information, handed it over to Sofia Coppola, and then got up to say hello to Steven Spielberg.


    "Hi Stephen!"


    "At the beginning, I should have insisted on obtaining the overseas distribution rights of "American Beauty." Ryan said regretfully.


    This is not to say casually, but it is really a pity.


    With the overseas box office performance of "American Beauty", it will definitely bring in a lot of income.


    "Ha ha."


    "Ryan, it''s a pity that you are one step late. DreamWorks has officially reached an overseas distribution agreement with Universal Pictures." Stephen Spielberg laughed heartily, obviously in a very good mood.


    "American Beauty" was nominated for multiple awards, including Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture. It was the biggest winner of the Oscar nomination luncheon.


    "By the way, I forgot to congratulate you, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has also been nominated for many awards."


    Speaking of this, Steven Spielberg seemed to ask inadvertently: "In addition to the best foreign language film award, what does Orion Films think of the best director and best film awards!"


    "Do you have any plans to win the prize!"


    Ryan didn''t answer, but looked at Stephen Spielberg with a smile and a glass of red wine, and said meaningfully: "It seems that we need to find another time."


    Hearing this, Stephen Spielberg pondered for a while and said, "Yes."


    The two films "American Beauty" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" were nominated for the Best Director and Best Picture awards at the same time. The two can sit down and talk.


    As for "There''s Always a Sunshine" and Harvey Weinstein, who were also nominated, there is no such need.


    Harvey-Weinstein''s reputation is really not very flattering, and the majority shareholder of Miramax Films is Disney, so it is almost impossible for DreamWorks to cooperate with it.


    At least in a short period of time, it is impossible for DreamWorks to have too much involvement with Disney.


    The two chatted for a while, and Ryan saw George Lucas walking to the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" crew table, talking to Sofia Coppola, Angelina Jolie, Tom Cruise, Lee Ann and the others talked, then said goodbye to Stephen Spielberg and left.


    As soon as Ryan left, Roberto Bernini said with some doubts: "It seems that Orion Pictures also wants to try to win the Oscar for Best Director and Best Picture?"


    "Who knows!" Jeffrey Katzenberg shook a glass of red wine a few times and said, "However, with Orion Pictures'' revenue, it shouldn''t be too much to spend a lot of money to publicize multiple awards. Big problem."


    For the cooperation with Ryan''s overseas distribution company, Jeffrey Katzenberg is very supportive. Not only are the commission conditions excellent, but the settlement speed of funds is far faster than that of Universal Pictures and Paramount.


    At least the cooperation on DreamWorks Animation Studios, both parties are very happy.


    "Harvey, long time no see."


    When passing by the crew of "There''s Always a Sunshine", Ryan deliberately greeted Harvey Weinstein and said, "It seems that I need to say congratulations to you."


    "Thank you, no need." Harvey Weinstein nodded with a half-smile, then turned around, obviously not wanting to continue to pay attention to Ryan''s cynicism.


    Seeing this, Ryan was not angry, but instead showed a playful smile. Next, we can watch a good show.


    When Ryan came back, besides George Lucas, there was another person on the table, a very beautiful woman.


    Hilary Swank, who was just nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Boys Don''t Cry.


    But at this time, she didn''t have any proud look on her face. Instead, she greeted several people with a low posture and left her contact information.


    She didn''t stay long, and hurried towards the next table.


    "Hilary Swank!" Ryan picked up the business card and glanced at it, "Very strange name."


    "This is a very good actress." Tom - Cruise took over the words: "I mean acting, not her popularity."


    "Most of the films she starred in are small-budget art films, so few people have heard of her name." He explained.


    Art Video!


    When Tom Cruise said it, Ryan actually had some impressions. In her previous life, she seemed to have won the Oscar for Best Actress twice, but she had never been very popular.


    Just like Tom Cruise said, she starred in almost all low-budget art films, and even won the Oscar for Best Actress twice, but it didn''t bring her much fame.


    To put it bluntly, she is an art film actor, far away from mainstream Hollywood crews, and her income is pitifully low.


    Sofia Coppola on the side suddenly interjected, "You can include her in the shortlist for the audition for Charlie''s Angels."


    "Good proposal." Ryan nodded in agreement.


    Not only is Hillary Swank''s salary very cheap, but her acting skills can be praised by Tom Cruise, which is obviously very extraordinary.


    "It seems that Orion Films likes to shoot films with women as the theme recently." Hearing the name of "Charlie''s Angels", George Lucas suddenly felt a little weird.


    First "Tomb Raider" and now "Charlie''s Angels".


    Recently, the shooting style of Orion Films seems to be a little strange


    "In a short period of time, Orion Pictures doesn''t have the energy to shoot "Charlie''s Angels". This is just a plan." Ryan said truthfully.


    Right now, Orion Pictures has a lot of shooting plans, and MGM''s merger and acquisition, as well as the integration of overseas distribution companies and Blue Sky Studios, will be coming soon.


    In a short period of time, it is impossible to continue to increase the shooting plan.


    "George, why didn''t you see Natalie?" Ryan suddenly realized that he didn''t seem to see Natalie-Portman.


    "Star Wars Episode II: The Phantom Menace" was nominated for three Oscars, but Natalie Portman, one of the film''s main actors, didn''t make it.


    Speaking of Natalie Portman, George Lucas said very humorously: "As the heroine in the second Star Wars series, Natalie is rehearsing for another film, and It seems that the director of this film is standing in front of me right now."


    "So it''s up to me to ask you."


    "Why isn''t my little Natalie here!"


    Ryan shrugged without any embarrassment, and said, "Well, it''s my fault. George can go to my place for a big meal as compensation."


    Natalie Portman attaches great importance to the characters in "Spider-Man", and has been studying the plot in the script these days.


    "Then what are you waiting for!" George Lucas said half-jokingly, "I''m going to go to the wine cellar to pick a bottle of whiskey the most expensive." Tom Cruise added.


    "I''m going to pick out a bottle of brandy," Angelina-Jolie said.


    "No problem." Ryan agreed very happily.


    Although he didn''t know what wine was in the wine cellar.


    Regardless of past and present lives, he has no research on red wine, whiskey and other alcoholic beverages.


    At the beginning, he only asked the housekeeper to buy a batch of wine to enrich the wine cellar, which can also be regarded as a collection.


    It is impossible for guests to come and have a look. There is only an empty wine cellar without a bottle of collection.


    The wine cellar is also a way of communication in the upper class in Europe and America.


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 Chapter 352： best picture nomination

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    Unlike the joy of the crew members of "There''s Always a Sunshine", Harvey Weinstein''s face was very solemn, and at the same time he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.


    There are two nominations for Best Director and Best Picture. With Miramax Films and his PR experience, at least one award can be guaranteed.


    Better yet, the best picture Oscar winner.


    In this way, "There is always a scorching sun" will definitely bring in a lot of income.


    The only thing to worry about is that DreamWorks'' "American Beauty" will obviously not give up the best picture award.


    Orion Pictures'' Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.


    The revenue data of Orion Films cannot be ignored.


    Thinking of this, Harvey Weinstein couldn''t help but glance at Lesser Hallstrom. It seems that the following key public relations direction can only be placed on the best director award.


    For film production companies, the influence and commercial value of the best director award is not as good as that of the best film award.


    But it can still bring in a lot of money.


    Of course, for the director, he hopes to win the best director award.


    Harvey Weinstein is known as the backside of the Oscar push, for commercial gain, not for the Oscars themselves.


    With the end of the announcement of the Oscar nomination list, the luncheon officially began.


    In other words, everyone can sit down to eat and drink, take the opportunity to get to know each other, and expand the network of contacts.


    Many actors and crews apply for Oscar nominations just to try their luck, and the communication during the luncheon is their focus.


    Otherwise, it is difficult to see a lot of big Hollywood figures.


    Ryan, as one of the key players in the field, naturally had a lot of people come to say hello, leave their contact information, and so on.


    Ryan smiled and took the contact information, handed it over to Sofia Coppola, and then got up to say hello to Steven Spielberg.


    "Hi Stephen!"


    "At the beginning, I should have insisted on obtaining the overseas distribution rights of "American Beauty." Ryan said regretfully.


    This is not to say casually, but it is really a pity.


    With the overseas box office performance of "American Beauty", it will definitely bring in a lot of income.


    "Ha ha."


    "Ryan, it''s a pity that you are one step late. DreamWorks has officially reached an overseas distribution agreement with Universal Pictures." Stephen Spielberg laughed heartily, obviously in a very good mood.


    "American Beauty" was nominated for multiple awards, including Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture. It was the biggest winner of the Oscar nomination luncheon.


    "By the way, I forgot to congratulate you, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has also been nominated for many awards."


    Speaking of this, Steven Spielberg seemed to ask inadvertently: "In addition to the best foreign language film award, what does Orion Films think of the best director and best film awards!"


    "Do you have any plans to win the prize!"


    Ryan didn''t answer, but looked at Stephen Spielberg with a smile and a glass of red wine, and said meaningfully: "It seems that we need to find another time."


    try{mad1(\''gad2\'');}catch(ex){} Hearing the words, Stephen Spielberg pondered for a while and said, "Yes."


    The two films "American Beauty" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" were nominated for the Best Director and Best Picture awards at the same time. The two can sit down and talk.


    As for "There''s Always a Sunshine" and Harvey Weinstein, who were also nominated, there is no such need.


    Harvey-Weinstein''s reputation is really not very flattering, and the majority shareholder of Miramax Films is Disney, so it is almost impossible for DreamWorks to cooperate with it.


    At least in a short period of time, it is impossible for DreamWorks to have too much involvement with Disney.


    The two chatted for a while, and Ryan saw George Lucas walking to the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" crew table, talking to Sofia Coppola, Angelina Jolie, Tom Cruise, Lee Ann and the others talked, then said goodbye to Stephen Spielberg and left.


    As soon as Ryan left, Roberto Bernini said with some doubts: "It seems that Orion Pictures also wants to try to win the Oscar for Best Director and Best Picture?"


    "Who knows!" Jeffrey Katzenberg shook a glass of red wine a few times and said, "However, with Orion Pictures'' revenue, it shouldn''t be too much to spend a lot of money to publicize multiple awards. Big problem."


    For the cooperation with Ryan''s overseas distribution company, Jeffrey Katzenberg is very supportive. Not only are the commission conditions excellent, but the settlement speed of funds is far faster than that of Universal Pictures and Paramount.


    At least the cooperation on DreamWorks Animation Studios, both parties are very happy.


    "Harvey, long time no see."


    When passing by the crew of "There''s Always a Sunshine", Ryan deliberately greeted Harvey Weinstein and said, "It seems that I need to say congratulations to you."


    "Thank you, no need." Harvey Weinstein nodded with a half-smile, then turned around, obviously not wanting to continue to pay attention to Ryan''s cynicism.


    Seeing this, Ryan was not angry, but instead showed a playful smile. Next, we can watch a good show.


    When Ryan came back, besides George Lucas, there was another person on the table, a very beautiful woman.


    Hilary Swank, who was just nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Boys Don''t Cry.


    But at this time, she didn''t have any proud look on her face. Instead, she greeted several people with a low posture and left her contact information.


    She didn''t stay long, and hurried towards the next table.


    "Hilary Swank!" Ryan picked up the business card and glanced at it, "Very strange name."


    "This is a very good actress." Tom - Cruise took over the words: "I mean acting, not her popularity."


    "Most of the films she starred in are small-budget art films, so few people have heard of her name." He explained.


    Art Video!


    When Tom Cruise said it, Ryan actually had some impressions. In her previous life, she seemed to have won the Oscar for Best Actress twice, but she had never been very popular.


    Just like Tom Cruise said, she starred in almost all low-budget art films, and even won the Oscar for Best Actress twice, but it didn''t bring her much fame.


    try{mad1(\''gad2\'');}catch(ex){} To put it bluntly, she is an art film actress, far away from the mainstream Hollywood crew, and her income is pitifully low.


    Sofia Coppola on the side suddenly interjected, "You can include her in the shortlist for the audition for Charlie''s Angels."


    "Good proposal." Ryan nodded in agreement.


    Not only is Hillary Swank''s salary very cheap, but her acting skills can be praised by Tom Cruise, which is obviously very extraordinary.


    "It seems that Orion Films likes to shoot films with women as the theme recently." Hearing the name of "Charlie''s Angels", George Lucas suddenly felt a little weird.


    First "Tomb Raider" and now "Charlie''s Angels".


    Recently, the shooting style of Orion Films seems to be a little strange


    "In a short period of time, Orion Pictures doesn''t have the energy to shoot "Charlie''s Angels". This is just a plan." Ryan said truthfully.


    Right now, Orion Pictures has a lot of shooting plans, and MGM''s merger and acquisition, as well as the integration of overseas distribution companies and Blue Sky Studios, will be coming soon.


    In a short period of time, it is impossible to continue to increase the shooting plan.


    "George, why didn''t you see Natalie?" Ryan suddenly realized that he didn''t seem to see Natalie��Portman Star Wars: The Phantom Menace won three Oscar nominations, and One of the main actors in the film, Natalie Portman, did not come.


    Speaking of Natalie Portman, George Lucas said very humorously: "As the heroine in the second Star Wars series, Natalie is rehearsing for another film, and It seems that the director of this film is standing in front of me right now."


    "So it''s up to me to ask you."


    "Why isn''t my little Natalie here!"


    Ryan shrugged without any embarrassment, and said, "Well, it''s my fault. George can go to my place for a big meal as compensation."


    Natalie Portman attaches great importance to the characters in "Spider-Man", and has been studying the plot in the script these days.


    "Then what are you waiting for!" George Lucas said half-jokingly, "I''m going to the wine cellar to pick a bottle of whiskey myself."


    "The most expensive." Tom Cruise added.


    "I''m going to pick out a bottle of brandy," Angelina-Jolie said.


    "No problem." Ryan agreed very happily.


    Although he didn''t know what wine was in the wine cellar.


    Regardless of past and present lives, he has no research on red wine, whiskey and other alcoholic beverages.


    At the beginning, he only asked the housekeeper to buy a batch of wine to enrich the wine cellar, which can also be regarded as a collection.


    It is impossible for guests to come and have a look. There is only an empty wine cellar without a bottle of collection.


    The wine cellar is also a way of communication in the upper class in Europe and America.

 Chapter 353： "beautiful Mind"

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    After leaving the Oscar nomination luncheon, everyone came to Ryan''s mansion in Bel-Air, went directly to the wine cellar to select several expensive bottles of famous wine, and did not leave until late at night.


    The Oscar nomination luncheon ended, and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was nominated not only for Best Foreign Language Film, but also for Best Director and Best Picture.


    Although the theater companies did not increase the scale of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", they increased the film scheduling rate.


    The scale of screenings refers to the number of theaters in which a film is shown, while the screening rate refers to the number of screenings in theaters.


    In other words, theater companies have increased the number of screenings of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    At the same time, the promotion and release of the film across the Pacific Ocean, Xiangjiang, Wanwan, Singapore, and Malaysia has reached a peak. Many movie fans are looking forward to the release of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" on March 1.


    It is said that many news media on the other side of the Pacific predict that the box office of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is likely to exceed the box office record of 360 million yuan set by "Titanic".


    Although compared with the box office of billions or even billions in the previous life, "Titanic" is not so dazzling.


    But for the box office market across the Pacific in this era, not to mention the box office record set by "Titanic", even if there are only a few films that can exceed 100 million yuan in box office.


    It shows that the evaluation of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is very high.


    In fact, Orion Films originally set the release time not on March 1, but chose to officially release it in the summer.


    However, a movie company felt that the time was too long, and finally chose March 1st. As compensation, a TV station can apply for an extension of the screening time.


    After the announcement of the Oscar nomination list, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was nominated for ten Oscars, and became one of the most popular Oscar-winning films this year, along with "American Beauty" and "There''s Always a Sunshine".


    In addition to the North American box office market, it has made a great contribution to the overseas box office market including the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    It''s not a Golden Globe nomination, it''s an Oscar nomination.


    The most important point is that Orion Pictures not only did not stop the promotion of the Oscar awards for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", but instead invested more money, holding multiple public relations banquets almost every day.


    However, Ryan did not expect to win important awards, just as a way of publicity.


    "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is only a Chinese-language film dressed in an oriental cloak. It is not a film that discredits one''s own country, ethnicity, or belief. It is almost impossible to win important awards.


    In this respect, the Oscars are as rogue as the three major European film festivals.


    Of course Orion Pictures will try.


    As for the final result, the only choice is to leave it to those old men from the academy.


    Early the next morning, Ryan found time to meet with Steven Spielberg, and the two talked for a long time, eventually closing a deal.


    Orion Pictures received half of the investment ratio and overseas distribution rights of "A Beautiful Mind", while DreamWorks was responsible for the other half of the investment and North American distribution.


    And "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" gave up the public relations for the Oscars for best picture and best director awards, and gave some support for "American Beauty" in public relations.


    In fact, Ryan''s public relations strategy is very clear. The key public relations direction of Orion Films has always been the Oscar for the best foreign language film, rather than the best director and best film awards.


    What''s more, the transaction conditions offered by Steven Spielberg are simply impossible to refuse.


    "A Beautiful Mind" is adapted from a true story, telling the story of John Forbes Nash, a mathematician with schizophrenia, who devoted himself to research in the field of game theory and differential geometry, and finally won the Nobel Prize in Economics.


    Ryan is very familiar with the name of this film.


    With an investment of US$60 million, the original version of DreamWorks earned US$170 million at the North American box office and US$313 million at the overseas box office, and won two Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture.


    Faced with "A Beautiful Mind"''s global box office of 480 million US dollars, Ryan could not choose to refuse, nor could he choose to refuse.


    As for Ang Lee''s expectations!


    Obviously it can''t compare with the $480 million box office.


    Ryan returned to Orion Films, and Sofia Coppola came over immediately, "Ann Lee, I called several times and wanted to see you in person."


    "Reject, just say that I don''t have time." Ryan knew why Ang Lee called without asking. It was nothing more than Oscar''s best director statuette. "When I am free, I will find time to meet him."


    Ang Lee still has a certain commercial value, and Ryan cannot always avoid it. Orion Pictures will still need him to direct "Brokeback Mountain" in the future.


    After all, not everyone can make such a film.


    "In addition, ask someone to buy the rights to adapt the short story "Brokeback Mountain" written by Anne Proulx with the same name."


    While talking, Ryan pointed to a document on the table, and continued: "And give this draft project cooperation plan to Jon Fertimer."


    "Brokeback Mountain"!


    Sofia Coppola''s expression became very strange, "You must have read this novel before!"


    A novel about a complex love relationship between two men.


    "I''m not that bored yet, I just think the story is not bad." Ryan rolled his eyes, he couldn''t stand "Brokeback Mountain".


    Sofia Coppola showed the original eyes, did not continue to mention "Brokeback Mountain", reached out to pick up the file and flipped through it, "A Beautiful Mind? John Forbes Nash!"


    She couldn''t help looking at Ryan in surprise, this doesn''t seem like his investment style, what is suitable for becoming literary.


    "You plan to make art films and Oscars a direction of development in the future!"


    Hollywood film companies not only focus on commercial films, art films and Oscars are also a focus.


    For example, the Miramax film industry acquired by Disney, the Fox studio lights under the 20th Century Fox, and so on.


    "This is DreamWorks'' production plan, not mine."


    Ryan explained a bit, "Orion Films is only responsible for half of the investment and overseas distribution, and DreamWorks is responsible for the remaining half of the investment and North American distribution."


    Obviously, through the income brought by "American Beauty", Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks have tasted the sweetness brought by art films and Oscars, and want to continue investing in art films.


    In Ryan''s view, the choice between Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks was not so correct.


    Even art films such as "American Beauty" and "A Beautiful Mind" can bring a lot of money to DreamWorks.


    But the mainstream of Hollywood will always be commercial films rather than art films and Oscars.


    Of course, if DreamWorks becomes one of the seven major film companies, it can and is qualified to disperse its energy and invest in some art films appropriately.


    It''s a pity that DreamWorks is only a second-tier Hollywood film company at the moment.


    Hearing Ryan''s explanation, Sofia Coppola curled her lips. This is the Ryan Gosling he knew. In his eyes, commercial films are the focus.


    "By the way, I remind you of one thing, don''t get too close to Tom Cruise."


    Sofia Coppola flashed a sarcasm and said, "He''s a Scientologist."


    To put it nicely, it is Scientology or Scientology.


    To put it bluntly, it can be regarded as a cult organization.


    "Don''t worry, I''m not interested in sects."


    Ryan shrugged indifferently, and said, "If you have to talk about belief, I''m one of the Taoist believers."


    "What!" Sofia Coppola looked puzzled.


    "A traditional sect in the Eastern world, somewhat similar to the gods of Athens." Ryan gave a brief introduction.


    Compared with Taoism, what Scientology sect is simply weak.


    What''s more, he has long been clear about the tricks of Tom Cruise and Scientology.


    In the next few days, the box office of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" rose sharply, and the trend was very stable.


    The film is expected to approach the $100 million mark ahead of the Oscars.


    By the way, the Oscars are on March 26th.


    As the main producer of the film, Fang Jiahe was full of cheers. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was a big box office hit in North America and Europe, which meant that they would have a large bonus income.


    I suddenly felt that it was a good thing that Golden Harvest was fully acquired by Orion Films.

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    As time entered March, "American Beauty" and "There''s Always a Sunshine" launched a fierce competition.


    "American Beauty" producer Richard Gladstein publicly accused Miramax of spending huge sums of money trying to bribe jury members in order to win an Oscar.


    Faced with Richard Gladstein''s accusation, Miramax Films not only flatly denied it, but also ridiculed the crew of "American Beauty" for not abiding by the Oscar''s PR guidelines. Before the nomination list was announced, it had already started a private PR behavior .


    The Oscar jury and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are not opposed to the film company and crew''s public relations for the awards.


    But there is a premise, before the Oscar nomination list is announced, any public relations activities are absolutely prohibited.


    There are also similar bribery methods, which are also on the absolute prohibition list.


    Of course, the film company and the crew will not fully abide by it.


    Whether it is Orion Films and DreamWorks, Miramax Films or other film companies, before the announcement of the Oscar nomination list, there will be more or less private public relations.


    It is relatively rare to use public relations in the form of bribes.


    It is generally done in a more stealthy way rather than outright bribery.


    It can be said that in order to compete for Oscar awards, DreamWorks and Miramax Films collided fiercely, and they did not back down from each other.


    In addition, there seems to be Universal Pictures and Disney.


    The Oscars are not like competition at the box office of films, where they can give in to each other without causing much loss.


    Once Oscar backs down, it is almost equivalent to all the previous public relations investment in vain.


    Orion Pictures and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" have sunk into supporting roles.


    It is not difficult for the media to find that the public relations focus of Orion Films is not as expected, it is placed on the best director and best film awards, but on the best foreign language film awards.


    Ang Lee felt very disappointed about this.


    However, at the moment when the competition between the two films was at its most intense, the attention of the media in North America was attracted by another matter.


    A thing that is enough to cause shocks in the American financial world.


    On March 10, 2000, when the NASDAQ index reached the highest point of 5048.62, and even the NASDAQ composite index reached 5132.52 that day, just as all investors were cheering.


    The Internet bubble, hidden under the false prosperity, has also reached its peak.


    With the arrival of Monday''s trading day, billions of dollars of sales orders poured out of Nasdaq just after the opening of the market. Cisco, Microsoft, Dell, Yahoo and other leading high-tech stocks are all among them.


    As a result, it fell from 5038 to 4879 as soon as the market opened on the 13th, a full drop of 4 percentage points.


    A large number of sell orders triggered a chain reaction of selling: investors, funds and institutions began to liquidate one after another. In just 6 days, NASDAQ lost nearly 900 points.


    In just one week, Nasdaq, which was originally a prosperous scene, turned into a devastated place, and countless investors went bankrupt.


    "Jeff, take it easy."


    Ryan looked at Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who was a little panicked, and showed a confident smile, saying: "This Internet crisis that is spreading will not really spread to Amazon. Everything will happen soon. will pass."


    As a listed company, Amazon was inevitably involved in the Internet crisis. A large number of investors blindly sold and cashed out, and the company''s stock price fell sharply, causing widespread panic among the company''s employees.


    "Unfortunately, this crisis has spilled over to Amazon."


    Jeff Bezos grimaced and said, "Ryan, I need your support."


    In the first three years from 1997 to 1999, Amazon became the "world''s largest online retailer" through category expansion and mergers and acquisitions, and its stock price rose to $106.


    However, with the advent of the Internet crisis, Amazon''s stock price plummeted, and many acquired websites were on the verge of bankruptcy.


    According to Jeff Bezos'' preliminary calculations, if the Internet crisis cannot pass as soon as possible, Amazon will face a loss of more than US$1 billion this year.


    "I can inject a sum of money in no time."


    Ryan knew that Amazon must be lacking in cash flow. After thinking for a while, he continued: "For this, I only have one request. Keep Amazon''s retail prices, and even lower some retail prices appropriately, so as to take the opportunity to expand market share."


    "This crisis will not last forever, and sooner or later it will end."


    "Now is the perfect time for Amazon to expand."


    This is not his whimsy, Amazon did this in his previous life.


    Instead of raising prices due to the Internet crisis, it reduced the prices of books and audio-visual products with more than 50% of the business volume at that time by 20%-30%, adhering to the "everyday low price strategy".


    In addition, various postage reduction activities have been launched, which has determined the status of Amazon''s online retailer.


    Amazon CEO Jim Siegel, who sat beside him, was full of astonishment.


    What Ryan just said about maintaining retail prices and taking the opportunity to reduce prices to expand market share is very similar to his thinking.


    "Ryan, I will seriously consider your proposal."


    "However, I prefer to obtain funds from banking institutions in the form of loans." Jeff Bezos cryptically refused.


    Ryan continues to increase his shares through capital injections, which is not a good thing for him and Amazon.


    "Then what support do you want from me!" Ryan asked very frankly.


    As long as it is not too conducive to the development of Amazon, he can agree to it.


    "Guarantee." Jeff Bezos took a deep breath and said, "Amazon needs a solid guarantee to convince the banking institutions to get the funds."


    guarantee!


    "This is impossible."


    "I can''t personally vouch for Amazon!"


    Ryan flatly refused, and then proposed another solution, "I can provide an upfront fund and announce the repurchase of Amazon shares at an appropriate time."


    Stock buybacks!


    Jeff Bezos and Jim Siegel looked at each other, and couldn''t believe their ears.


    "Mr. Gosling."


    "I''m afraid this will require an astonishing sum of money." Jim Siegel said.


    "First of all, I have sufficient funds." Ryan said.


    "In addition, Orion Films has some very low-priced purchase channels, which I think will be very helpful for Amazon to reduce operating costs."


    With cheap goods made across the Pacific, Amazon could easily emerge from this crisis.


    "Can you be more specific!" Jim Siegel asked curiously.


    Ryan picked up a fountain pen and said, "On the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Orion Pictures has a lot of cooperation there."


    "For example, the normal retail price of this fountain pen in North America is about five or six dollars, but the CIF price of goods on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is only about a few cents, and the CIF value of T-shirts, books, and audio-visual products is also only a few cents. A fraction of North America."


    Across the Pacific!


    Jim Siegel frowned and was lost in thought. The quality of the goods on the other side of the Pacific Ocean made him a little worried.


    But the price!


    After a long while, Jim Siegel said: "I need to go back and have someone investigate."


    If it is really only a fraction, then it is a great news for Amazon.


    The purchase price of retail goods has been greatly reduced, which can completely reduce the burden on users due to postage, and even gradually cancel the postage payment for some commodities.


    "So what about you, Jeff!" Ryan''s eyes fell on Jeff Bezos.


    "I can agree to an upfront injection of funds." Jeff Bezos has no other choice but to agree.


    Unless there are assets of sufficient value as collateral , it is absolutely impossible for a banking institution to lend to an Internet company right now.


    What''s more, the stock repurchase plan proposed by Ryan made it impossible for him to refuse.


    In fact, Ryan is very optimistic about Amazon''s prospects, otherwise he would not propose a stock repurchase.


    Under the Internet crisis in the previous life, in the first quarter of 2002, Amazon officially ushered in its first profitable quarter, announcing a net income of 5 million US dollars.


    At that time, Amazon was still able to make a profit despite increasing its investment in logistics and online website function development.


    It is enough to prove that Amazon has not only survived the Internet crisis, but also developed rapidly.


    Of course, Ryan would not choose to repurchase Amazon shares immediately, but wait until the stock price has fallen to the bottom, and then buy the bottom at a low price.


    In the previous life, in 2001, when Amazon''s stock price was at its lowest, it was only $6 per share.


    That is to say, the stock repurchase mentioned by Ryan just now is only a piece of cake in a short period of time.

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    After sending off Jeff Bezos and Jim Siegel, Ryan called and talked with Swift for a long time to determine the next investment direction.


    For a long time, technology stocks will be in crisis and need to choose new investment directions.


    Moreover, following the September 11 incident, the North American economy was completely hit hard, and many investment projects were about to suffer landslides.


    For example, Swift''s proposed investment in real estate was directly rejected by Ryan, and he chose the relatively stable gold market instead.


    Of course, Ryan will not only invest in gold for a long time, and will still buy the bottom of Nasdaq in the future, including Amazon''s stock repurchase.


    Then I went to Google again, and talked with Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and promised that Orion Pictures would not give up its investment in Google, but would continue to support Google.


    Although Google is not listed, it is still affected by the Internet crisis. Many investment institutions chose to withdraw, which caused a lot of panic within the company.


    Fortunately, with Ryan and Orion Pictures taking over, they took the opportunity to get a lot of shares, and it can also play a role in stabilizing people''s hearts.


    Other Internet companies were not so lucky, and even Yahoo, the leader of Internet companies, suffered a plummeting stock price.


    What makes people desperate is that this Internet crisis has only just begun, and it is far from over.


    Due to the outbreak of the NASDAQ Internet crisis, many Hollywood film companies have encountered financing difficulties, and as a result, the competition between "American Beauty" and "There is always a sun" came to an end soon.


    Miramax Films, the production company of "There''s Always a Sunshine", canceled the next public relations plan, and the public relations scale of DreamWorks, the production company of "American Beauty", did not decrease, but increased a lot.


    As a film company mainly focusing on independent films, Miramax Films'' main financing channels are concentrated in North America, which has been greatly affected by the Internet crisis.


    In contrast, most of the financing channels of DreamWorks come from overseas, such as overseas financial companies such as India and Japan, and have not been affected by the Internet crisis.


    Miramax Films could only give up public relations and choose to collect funds.


    In addition, the management of many film companies has also been affected by the Internet crisis and needs to spare time to deal with personal investment matters.


    Even, many people become nothing overnight.


    In the chaos, on March 26, 2000, western time in the United States, the 72nd Academy Awards Ceremony kicked off in the Holy Auditorium in Hollywood.


    The number of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" production team reached an astonishing 30 people, including Zhou Dafa''s wife and the singer of the film''s theme song.


    To put it simply, it is to bring a whole family here to enjoy the heat.


    In this regard, Ryan swiped his pen directly to get people to agree. Anyway, it didn''t cost much, just to increase the exposure of the film on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    By the way, the box office of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" on the other side of the Pacific has exceeded 100 million yuan, and the box office in North America is 95.4 million US dollars, which is about to break through the 100 million US dollar box office mark.


    "Temporary audience!"


    Ryan saw that Ang Lee got up and left just now, and an Asian girl came over and sat down immediately. It wasn''t until Ang Lee came back that the Asian girl got up quickly.


    This is not an opportunity to occupy a seat, nor is it to come to get close, but a temporary audience specially prepared by the Oscar jury.


    Whether someone went to the toilet, or the award presenter left his seat, or left early, the next moment, a temporary audience will fill the vacant seat.


    Doing so is conducive to the live broadcast effect.


    "This is Helen''s next business!" Ryan asked curiously.


    Star Brokerage Company has developed fairly well, and has many well-known actors under its banner.


    In addition, it is the largest provider of temporary fans and audiences in North America.


    Well, let''s call it a supplier for now.


    "It has nothing to do with Helen."


    Sofia Coppola said in a low voice: "The Academy Awards ceremony has a fixed cooperative company, and Star Entertainment Company is not involved."


    "It''s better to focus on TV shows and some Hollywood stars than the Oscars."


    The Oscar Awards Ceremony is only held once a year, and there is no need for Star Entertainment to participate.


    Casual audience!


    Angelina Jolie on the side was a little strange, and said, "Helen''s company also provides temporary audience and temporary fan business?"


    Temporary audiences and temporary fans are nothing new in Hollywood. Almost every film premiere will see temporary fan groups.


    "Star Brokerage Company is considered to be the first economic company in North America to provide temporary viewers and temporary fans."


    Having said that, Sofia Coppola pointed to Ryan, "It was his idea."


    "The earliest casual viewers and casual fans of Star Brokerage Company, Ryan''s crew is the biggest employer."


    "Even the current Orion Films still has to pay a lot of money for this every year."


    Angelina Jolie suddenly realized, "There are also casual audiences at the premiere of "Tomb Raider?"


    "There should be." Ryan said indifferently: "This is also part of the propaganda."


    Angelina-Jolie was completely speechless.


    In fact, it is very easy to distinguish temporary audiences from temporary fans. As long as they look intoxicated, almost none of them are real audiences.


    In other words, the viewers in the TV show are all temporary viewers.


    "Okay, be serious."


    "Next, the awards for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Supporting Actress are coming soon." Ryan glanced at the stage. The next award should be Best Foreign Language Film.


    Right now, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has won three statuettes, namely Best Cinematography, Best Soundtrack and Best Art Direction.


    There is a hint of a consolation prize faintly.


    At the Oscars, there have been more than one times when popular films came away empty-handed, and in the end they only won a few technical awards.


    The only thing that can make him breathe a sigh of relief is that the best foreign language film is not an important award.


    At least for many Hollywood film companies, the best foreign language film award is far less important than the best actor/actress award, best director award, and best film award.


    "The nominees for Best Foreign Language Film are All About My Mother Spain, Himalayas Nepal, East West West France, Solomon and Gano UK, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Across the Pacific."


    Li An obviously showed a nervous expression, holding his hands tightly together.


    This is the most likely major award for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.


    Even Ryan was a little nervous, after all, it was impossible not to be nervous at this moment.


    Over the past period of time, Orion Films has devoted a lot of resources to the best foreign language film award, and he naturally hopes to get the best foreign language film statuette.


    In addition to the monetary income, the statue of the best foreign language film statue in front of him is the statuette that Orion Films is most likely to win since its establishment.


    It can play a big role in increasing the influence of Orion Films.


    The next moment, the award presenter looked down at the card, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon from the other side of the Pacific Ocean."


    There was warm applause at the scene.


    Ryan stood up and hugged Ang Lee to celebrate.


    In any case, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, and finally it was not disappointed.


    Ang Lee walked onto the stage with a look of excitement, and received the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film from the award presenters.


    "Thank you Academy, thank you Orion Films, thank you..."


    Hearing Ang Lee''s award acceptance speech on the stage, Sofia Coppola glanced sideways at Ryan, pouted and said, "As long as you are willing to change your shooting style, you can be on the Oscar stage like him, and even win Best Director Statue."


    "You should tell George these words." Ryan''s expression didn''t change a bit, "As long as he is willing to bow his head to the academy, the Oscar jury will definitely not be stingy with a statuette for best director."


    In fact, George Lucas also has a statuette, but it is not the best director statuette, but the 1992 Erwin Thalberg Memorial Award.


    However, the relationship between George Lucas and the academy did not ease because of this, but remained very tense. He even publicly criticized the notarization of the Oscar jury.


    Of course, as long as George Lucas is willing to bow his head, the academy will definitely present a best director statuette.


    "He has been disappointed in Oscar for a long time." Sofia Coppola shrugged.


    She wouldn''t try to persuade George Lucas.


    In fact, every year someone persuades George Lucas to join the academy.


    The end result is that George Lucas is still not a member of the Academy.


    "By the way, how do you plan to place the statuettes from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"!"


    "Do you need to go back and order a special display cabinet!" She asked.


    "It doesn''t need to be so troublesome." Ryan shook his head and said, "In the name of Orion Films, I will donate several statuettes to the Film Museum across the Pacific."


    "You mean the museum that you donated money to build in your own name some time ago!" Sofia Coppola showed a look of surprise.


    It seems that Ryan is very serious about the potential of the box office market across the Pacific.


    Some time ago, Ryan donated money to build a film museum in his own name, covering an area of ??52 acres.


    "That''s right." Ryan nodded.


    The amount of donations this time will be as high as tens of millions of dollars, and there will even be follow-up donations, as well as several Oscar statuettes won by "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", which will also become important collections in the museum in the future.


    Of course, there will be rewards if you pay. Recently, many films produced by Orion Films, except for "American Pie 3", most of the other films have passed the review on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Another reason is that the US government is very **** up.


    At that time, the relationship between China and the United States was very tense, and Orion Pictures had to show its goodwill through donations.


    specific reason!


    You can search for the Yugoslav embassy incident in 1999.


    Next, several important awards were presented one by one. Angelina Jolie won the Best Supporting Actress statuette, and the Best Supporting Actor statuette was taken away by Michael Caine, who starred in the movie "There is always a sun" .


    The most important three awards are Best Actor/Actress, Best Director and Best Film.


    Among them, the best actor statuette was won by Kevin Spacey, who starred in the film "American Beauty", and the best actress statuette was won by Hillary Swank.


    The two statuettes for Best Director and Best Picture were successively won by Sam Mendes and American Beauty.


    "American Beauty" won three of the four Oscars, and only the Best Actress award was taken by Hilary Swank.


    As one of the most popular award-winning films, "There Is Always the Sun" only won two statuettes for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor.


    Harvey Weinstein didn''t even attend the Oscars.


    For a time, DreamWorks and "American Beauty" had a bright future.


    According to Ryan''s memory, DreamWorks will become a frequent visitor to the Oscars, and the biggest winner of the 73rd Oscar next year will still be DreamWorks.


    "Gladiator" won best picture, and Russell Crowe won best actor for "Gladiator."


    However, this is not over yet, the 74th Oscar DreamWorks is still a big winner, with "A Beautiful Mind" won two awards for best director and best picture.


    It can be said that DreamWorks completed a beautiful three-peat.


    It is a pity that three consecutive films have achieved great success at the Oscars, but they still cannot save the decline of DreamWorks.


    That''s why Ryan felt that DreamWorks had chosen the wrong direction of development and shouldn''t focus on the Oscars. Commercial films are the core business of a film company.


    The biggest achievement of Orion Films on the Oscars is only a few statuettes won by "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and there are several technical award statuettes in the rest.


    But Orion Films has achieved success one after another in terms of commercial films, stabilizing DreamWorks as a whole.


    With the awarding of the last award, the Oscar awards ceremony came to an end, and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" received four statuettes, making it the biggest winner besides "American Beauty".


    A group of crew members went to a nearby hotel to change their dresses, and then immediately went to the Oscar night in Beverly Hills.


    They will be the focus of the banquet tonight.


    Rather than join in the fun, Ryan took Angelina Jolie back to the Bel-Air mansion for a fashion show.


    Early the next morning, Ryan drove away from Bel-Air, went to the MGM headquarters building, and met MGM CEO Frank Macasso.


    "Mr. FrankIt''s very nice to meet you." Ryan looked at the puzzled Frank Macasso opposite, with a smile on the corner of his mouth.


    Frank Macasso is no small person. He was originally an executive of Warner Bros., but was drawn into MGM by the head of the Italian consortium, Giancardo Peretti, as the president.


    After Frank Macasso took over MGM, his team successively released blockbuster films such as "Short Man" and "GoldenEye".


    In addition, "True Lies" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger launched by MGM in 1994 had a global box office of 378 million U.S. dollars, and "Speed" starring Keanu Reeves also created a global box office of 280 million U.S. dollars.


    There are also plans to launch "Hannibal", "Legal Blonde", "Scary Cannibal", etc., which are all box office hits.


    It can be said that MGM under the leadership of Frank Macasso has a burst of vitality.


    However, at this time MGM has lost its overseas distribution channels, and the authorization of the film copyright library has not expired, and except for the above few films, most of the other films not only did not bring profits, but caused the company to fall into losses.

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    According to the development trajectory of the previous life, MGM and Frank Macasso made a fatal mistake and spent 115 million US dollars to invest in the production of "Wind Talker". The global box office of this film is only 77.62 million US dollars.


    In other words, as a film investment company, MGM has no way of recovering the investment of 115 million US dollars and tens of millions of dollars in publicity expenses.


    It''s also one of Hollywood''s top ten box office flops.


    Because the film failed at the box office, the stock price of MGM plummeted, and a group of senior managers were forced to resign, and MGM once again entered the ranks of being auctioned.


    It was also at this time that Sony and Warner Times bid to acquire MGM.


    For Orion Pictures, the box office failure of "Windtalker" is also a good acquisition opportunity.


    However, in order to avoid competition with Sony and Warner Times, Ryan chose to buy MGM in advance.


    After all, the strength of Sony cannot be underestimated, and Time Warner is a global media group.


    Compared with Ryan and Orion Pictures, Sony and Time Warner are no less than two behemoths.


    Frank Macasso invited Ryan to sit down and asked the secretary to bring over two cups of coffee.


    "Mr. Gosling, what can I do for you!"


    Frank Macasso was a little puzzled. With the current performance of Orion Pictures, the other party didn''t need to come to MGM in person.


    At least in terms of production and distribution, Orion Pictures has surpassed MGM.


    "Mr. Frank, I heard that MGM is about to face an acquisition? And you don''t agree with it!" Ryan said, taking a sip of coffee.


    Hearing this, Frank Macasso frowned.


    This incident has bothered him for a while recently. The company has changed hands frequently, which is a disaster for MGM.


    The main reason why MGM is in the current situation is that it has been continuously sold by major shareholders. Every time a transaction is concluded, the new major shareholders will re-plan the company''s development direction and sell some departments and industries that they think are worthless.


    "Mr. Gosling, I don''t quite understand what you mean!" Frank Macasso asked calmly


    Regarding the possible acquisition of MGM, only a very few people know, and even many company executives are not clear.


    At this time, it was said from an outsider, which gave him a sudden bad feeling.


    "All right."


    Ryan put down the coffee in his hand, looked at Frank Macasso, and said, "I hope you can support MGM''s acquisition plan and convince the senior management of other companies."


    what!


    Frank Maccasso stood up abruptly, staring at Ryan in front of him, his expression fluctuating for a while.


    After half a minute, he sat down again and said to himself, "It turns out that Orion Pictures is eyeing MGM!"


    Then, he showed a look of sudden realization. At present, only Orion Films and Ryan Gosling in Hollywood can spend billions of dollars at a time.


    "Once the acquisition is completed, what will Orion Pictures do with MGM!" Frank Macasso did not say whether he agreed, but asked a very critical question.


    Compared with the declining and obsolete MGM, Orion Pictures'' performance in production and distribution is enough to make any Hollywood film company envious.


    In other words, there will not be many things that MGM can make Orion Pictures fancy, and it is very likely that they will face dismemberment.


    "Orion Films will selectively sell some properties, such as MGM Hotel, MGM Grand, Mandalay Resort, Dream Resort, etc., as well as a number of properties that have nothing to do with the film industry."


    "Shares in companies such as Digao International Cinemas and Comcast TV will continue to be retained."


    Ryan did not hide his intention to dismember MGM, "As for the production and distribution business, it will also be selectively merged into Orion Pictures."


    For example, MGM''s production business and publicity department can greatly supplement Orion Pictures.


    North American distribution channels can choose to sell most of the business, while offline videotape, disc distribution, derivative product distribution and other departments can choose to keep a part.


    Of course, all of these will not be incorporated into Orion Films, but will be sold in packages after selecting the rest.


    There are definitely more than one or two film companies in Hollywood that are interested in these departments.


    For example, the ambitious Lionsgate is a good buyer.


    "The purpose of Orion Pictures'' acquisition of MGM is only for the shares of TV network and theater companies!" Frank Macasso was a little hard to accept.


    According to Ryan, most of MGM''s properties will be sold by Orion Pictures, and very few can be merged into Orion Pictures in the end.


    "This is just one of them."


    "MGM still has a lot of high-quality industries, such as film libraries, members of the film association, etc." Ryan said truthfully.


    As for the purpose of Orion Pictures'' acquisition of MGM, it is not difficult to draw a conclusion after a little speculation.


    Member of Film Library and Film Association!


    This is what Orion Films is most in short supply.


    Frank Macasso said subconsciously: "The licensing agreement between MGM and Turner Broadcasting will expire in 2003."


    "A few years, Orion Pictures can afford to wait." Ryan glanced at Frank Macasso, and continued: "Once the acquisition is completed, Orion Pictures will continue to retain the MGM and United Artists brands, and continue to implement the original Some shooting plans."


    "You can choose to manage the filming schedule for these projects, or you can manage the network business."


    This is a fair condition.


    Not exactly superior, but not too bad either.


    Whether it''s a film project or a television network, both are at the heart of a film company.


    Frank Macasso said calmly, "Where''s my management team!"


    "There is no one who is more familiar with the MGM project than they are."


    Ryan nodded, agreeing with Frank Macasso''s point of view, "Orion Films has always been in short supply of production manpower, and they are very welcome to join."


    It is a fact that the core production team of Orion Films does not have a large number of people, and most of the time they can only choose to cooperate with some independent producers.


    Frank Macasso finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I will try my best to stabilize the company''s top management and facilitate this acquisition transaction."


    "Very well, I wish us a happy cooperation." Ryan smiled.


    Before the acquisition, reaching a consensus on the acquisition with the top management of MGM can reduce a lot of unnecessary troubles.


    What Ryan is most worried about is that because of the acquisition plan, MGM is in chaos. Even if the acquisition is finally completed, many projects will be temporarily suspended.


    This is a scene he doesn''t want to see.


    After all, MGM still has several good projects in the works, including the upcoming "Hannibal," a crime thriller, and the second installment in the "Silence of the Lambs" film series.


    The original investment of this film was as high as 87 million US dollars, the North American box office of the film was 165 million US dollars, and the global box office was 351 million US dollars.


    In addition, the investment in "Legally Blonde" was only US$18 million, and the original global box office reached US$141 million. The investment in "Scary Cannibal" was only US$10 million. The original North American box office was 37.9 million US dollars, and the global box office was 59.37 million US dollars. It is also a relatively successful film.


    The producer of the film is Francis Ford Coppola.


    So far, the only project that MGM can make Ryan fancy is "007 Die Another Day", one of the 007 series of films.


    Most of the remaining projects will be canceled or stopped.


    Of course, those films that have already started shooting or are about to finish shooting can only be released and released according to the original plan.


    Ryan remembered that MGM didn''t seem to have any blockbuster movies this year.


    Even last year, MGM''s only profitable films were "007: The Black Sun" and "Stigmata", and "Stealing the Sky" barely lost money, and the rest of the films faced losses at the box office. .


    In other words, these three films did not bring real profits to MGM, and they are still in a state of loss on the whole.


    This shows how speechless MGM''s revenue statement is.


    At the same time, in the recent period, the negotiation team of Orion Films has also made considerable progress.


    MGM''s performance is not satisfactory, coupled with the outbreak of the Internet crisis, financing channels are in trouble, unless the Italian consortium behind it is willing to make an additional investment, MGM will soon fall into a shortage of funds.


    In the end, because the war blockbuster "Windtalker" was released, it failed miserably at the box office and was bought by a consortium headed by Sony.


    In late March, the long-term acquisition negotiations finally ushered in a glimmer of light, and both parties made considerable concessions.


    The negotiating team gave a purchase price of $11 per share, which is close to $4.7 billion.


    Among them, US$1.8 billion needs to repay the debt owed by MGM, and agrees to sell MGM Hotel, MGM Grand, MGM Coffee and other properties to an Italian consortium at a reasonable price.


    The reason why the quotation given by the negotiating team is not very high is very simple.


    Since the Italian consortium bought MGM, its main business is no longer in the film production and distribution industry.


    Rather than investing in risky film projects , they prefer to expand their film library in order to obtain stable profit income.


    There are also high-quality industries such as MGM Hotel, MGM Grand, and MGM Coffee.


    What they forget, however, is that MGM is a Hollywood film company, not a television network and hotel group.


    In the environment of fierce competition in Hollywood, MGM, which does not have enough vitality, is generally looked down upon by the market, and it is difficult to give a high purchase price.


    When the negotiations were most intense, the negotiating team directly took out an evaluation data, believing that MGM, which lost its global distribution channels, had not only become a second-tier Hollywood film company.


    Even, in terms of revenue, it is not as good as second-tier film companies such as New Line Films and Dimensional Films. The Italian financier Giancarlo-Palletti cannot refute it.


    The decline of MGM is a fact recognized by Hollywood.


    Until the beginning of April, the negotiating team formally reached an agreement with the Italian consortium, and finally acquired the entire property of MGM at a price of US$4.9 billion.

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    On the second day after the two parties reached the acquisition agreement, the first acquisition funds were remitted to the account of the Italian consortium, and the remaining funds will arrive within a week.


    At the same time, Orion Pictures officially announced the successful acquisition of MGM, and will integrate the entire industry in the future.


    For Hollywood, this is no less than dropping a blockbuster, which immediately set off a huge wave.


    Orion Films not only completely broke the monopoly of traditional Hollywood giants, but even became one of them.


    Many media reporters squatted excitedly at the entrance of Orion Films all day long.


    "Orion Films successfully acquired MGM, not only got the world''s largest film library, but also the copyright of the 007 series of films. I wish Orion Films and Ryan Gosling become one of the new seven major Hollywood film companies."


    Report from The Times.


    "Orion Pictures has made the most correct decision to acquire MGM. Not only does MGM have the largest film library in the world, it is also a member of the Film Association. Orion Pictures can completely replace MGM and become a new One of the seven major film companies in the world."


    Reporting from the Los Angeles Daily News.


    Of course, not all the media think that Orion Pictures'' acquisition of MGM can become one of the seven major Hollywood film companies.


    "Even if it spends a huge amount of money to acquire MGM, Orion Films will face big problems. A film company that lacks the support of a media group will obviously not be able to become a new giant..."


    Report from The New York Times.


    "As we all know, MGM is just a mess. Orion Pictures and Ryan Gosling made the most stupid decision. MGM will drag Orion Pictures into a bottomless quagmire."


    Reporting from the Chicago Evening News.


    Compared with the media reports, the second-tier Hollywood film companies were more impressed. DreamWorks, Dimens Gate Pictures, Lionsgate Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, New Line Pictures, etc., all showed shocking expressions.


    No one knows better than them what Orion Pictures getting MGM means.


    Once Orion Films obtains the world''s largest film library and membership of the Film Association, coupled with Orion Films'' production and distribution business, it can completely complete a drastic change.


    It is a sharp change that many second-tier film companies need to look up to.


    "Orion Pictures actually spent a huge sum of money to acquire MGM!"


    In the office of the president of New Line Films, Robert Shay looked at the newspaper in his hand and didn''t come back to his senses for a long time.


    "This is really surprising news. I don''t know what actions Paramount, Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, and Disney will take!"


    "Should I choose to accept it like I did when I faced Sony Pictures? Or will there be a more violent reaction!"


    Robert-Shay looked amused.


    A group of Hollywood tycoons would never want a new tycoon to appear. What they want to see is a declining MGM.


    Inside Sony Pictures, Amy Pascal looked a little surprised, "It seems that Sony needs to get in touch with Orion Pictures and Ryan Gosling."


    What she was talking about was not Sony Pictures, but the Sony Consortium from Japan.


    In fact, Sony has always been very interested in MGM''s film library, but it has not taken any actual action.


    After all, Sony is an outsider, and the funds that need to be used are not a small amount.


    Inside Time Warner, co-president Dan Logan looked exhausted, "Ask someone to contact Orion Pictures to discuss the licensing of MGM''s copyright library."


    Turner Broadcasting only has MGM''s film library before May 1986, and it is not a permanent license, which will expire in 2003.


    Naturally, Time Warner would like to be able to re-license MGM''s copyright library before the license expires.


    Of course, Dan Logan is just trying, and Time Warner doesn''t have much energy to focus on this matter right now.


    At this time, Time Warner was affected by the Internet crisis, and its stock price fell sharply. Moreover, America Online was constantly arguing with Time Warner''s shareholders and executives, which made him tired of coping.


    Before AOL and Time Warner announced their merger in January 2000, the combined market capitalization of the two companies was $280 billion.


    However, in just over a month, Time Warner''s market value has evaporated tens of billions of dollars.


    In the previous life, as of the end of 2002, Time Warner announced that the company lost nearly 100 billion US dollars.


    It can be said that Time Warner has no intention of caring about Orion Pictures'' acquisition of MGM in the short term.


    With the acquisition of MGM by Orion Pictures, which intends to integrate the entire company''s business, the reactions of various Hollywood film companies are different.


    At least for a short period of time, nothing can be seen.


    The only thing that is certain is that Orion Films will be very busy for a long time to come. In addition to the original shooting plan, company integration is also on the agenda.


    Of course, the first thing that needs to be done is to sell the unnecessary assets of MGM as soon as possible, otherwise the time will be delayed for too long, and it is really possible to bring Orion Pictures into the mud.


    There is still more than a year to go before the 9/11 incident, and Ryan needs to completely clean up the MGM business before September next year.


    Otherwise, when the 9/11 incident breaks out, it will not be worth the price.


    "In addition to the agreement that the Italian consortium will accept part of the property, MGM also has a large number of assets."


    Avi-Allard glanced at the information in his hand and said: "I personally think that one or two small hotels can be reserved for Marvel Studios to operate and transform them into themed hotels with Marvel superhero characters. "


    theme hotel!


    Jon Fertimer gave him a surprised look, "It''s a very good idea. Once the superhero movie project is successful, the theme hotel will definitely attract a large number of young people to stay."


    "It''s not the time yet." Ryan shook his head and said, "In the future, Marvel Studios may consider a themed hotel plan."


    "but not now."


    Marvel-themed hotels and restaurants are indeed a good proposal for long-term development.


    But at least until the Avengers plan doesn''t pan out, the themed hotel thing is premature.


    Next, whether it is the 911 incident or the financial crisis in 2008, it will have a great impact on the hotel industry.


    Might as well wait a while.


    "Then what about United International Pictures!" Frank Maccasso sat for a long time, and finally couldn''t bear to mention United International Pictures.


    This is a joint company with many shareholders, such as Paramount, Universal Pictures, MGM, CBS and so on.


    The company''s main business is responsible for the distribution of overseas films. To put it simply, it is the distribution of overseas films, which can be regarded as a disguised industry monopoly.


    Beginning in 1973, MGM chose to close overseas distribution channels and hand over the overseas distribution business to International United Pictures.


    "quit."


    Ryan said without hesitation: "Next, Orion Pictures will be in charge of MGM''s distribution business."


    "Also contact Frank Gusta of Lionsgate to see if he is interested in accepting MGM''s North American distribution channel and part of the production business."


    Orion needs to create a Lionsgate strong enough to distract Paramount, 20th Century Fox, and Universal.


    What''s more, Lionsgate is the only Hollywood film company that can accept MGM''s North American distribution channels and part of its production business in one go.


    Frank Gusta not only has sufficient funds, but also is not afraid of pressure from Hollywood giants.


    In the White House, President Clinton is a good friend of Frank Gusta, who has given Lionsgate a lot of support.


    Frank Macasso''s expression was a little gloomy, and he felt a little uncomfortable about the massive sale of MGM''s assets.


    But he also knows that these industries are not only useless to Orion Films, but a heavy burden.


    "I just took a look at MGM''s shooting plan. The budget of "Windtalker" is as high as 115 million US dollars. According to the plan, the crew can officially shoot in July and August in the second half of the year." Nancy Utley said.


    "Windtalker"!


    Ryan fixed his eyes and said immediately: "Suspend the investment plan for this film."


    "This is a great film. The director is Wu Baige, and his directing level has always been very good." Frank Macasso hurriedly introduced it, for fear that Ryan would cancel the filming.


    The filming plan for this film was decided by him personally, and it is the most important filming plan for UU Reading besides the 007 series of films.


    Once it is suspended according to what Ryan said, not to mention how much initial investment will be lost, I am afraid that MGM will only have a few remaining filming plans in the end.


    "Frank, I can understand your feelings, but it is impossible for Orion Films to spend 115 million US dollars and choose to invest in a war film."


    Ryan stopped him from continuing, "If other film companies are interested, I can agree to sell this project at a reasonable price."


    "For a short period of time, Orion''s focus is on a Marvel superhero movie, not a $100 million-plus war movie."


    What are you kidding, unless he is crazy, there is no way he would agree to continue filming Windtalker.


    The best option is to sell the project and let other film companies continue to invest in the filming.


    As for the film starring Nicolas Cage!


    Ryan could only mourn for him for three minutes.

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    Hollywood is not without big-selling war films, such as "Saving Private Ryan" produced by DreamWorks, with an investment of only 70 million U.S. dollars, a North American box office of 216 million U.S. dollars, and a global box office of 481 million U.S. dollars. It is considered one of the most successful films produced by DreamWorks. .


    In addition, other war-themed films rarely sell well at the box office, and most of them are reduced to box office poison.


    The investment cost is high, the subject matter is relatively small, and the risk is far greater than that of ordinary commercial films.


    Not to mention, this film is the famous "Wind Talker" in the previous life.


    Nancy Utley''s eyes showed a strange look, Ryan not only decided to cancel the shooting plan of "Windtalker", but even chose to sell the project.


    It is enough to explain one thing, he is not optimistic about the prospects of this project.


    "I will try to contact other film companies or investors to sell the "Wind Talker" project." Nancy Utley reached out and drew a conspicuous red cross on "Wind Talker".


    Frank Macasso opened his mouth, but finally stopped talking in an attempt to keep the "Windtalker" project


    After all, the risk of investing in a war film is too great.


    Now he talked about another important project.


    "Barbara Brockley called, hoping that we can continue to invest in the next 007 film." Frank Macasso said a relatively unfamiliar name.


    Barbara Brockley!


    Ryan pondered for a while and said, "Yes, let her complete the shooting plan for the next 007 series film as soon as possible."


    "Anything else she wants?"


    As we all know, the 007 series of films is MGM''s iconic series of films, and even the only series of films that MGM can rely on for survival, and it is also a guarantee of profitability.


    But the 007 franchise isn''t all MGM.


    To be more precise, the 007 series of films belong to the Brockley family, a small family-run production company whose full name is EON Production Company.


    MGM is only a collaborator.


    At the beginning, Brockley and Harry Salzman received 1 million US dollars investment from United Artists to film "Dr. No", which started the famous 007 series of films and James Bond.


    Now the production company is run by Brockley''s daughter, Barbara Brockley, and Harry Salzman''s shares in the company have already been transferred to Brockley.


    Don''t underestimate Barbara - Brockley, she personally produced the first 007 series of films "Golden Eye" a success.


    The budget of this 007 series film is only 58 million US dollars, the North American box office exceeds 100 million US dollars, and the global box office is 350 million US dollars.


    It can be described as a great success.


    However, as a film investment company and distribution company, MGM did not make a lot of profits from it as the outside world imagined.


    EON production company has the production rights, MGM only has the film distribution rights.


    To put it simply, MGM is responsible for raising funds, and EON Production Company is responsible for preparing the crew for shooting and so on.


    Among them, EON production company took a considerable part of the income, such as box office, DVD, TV on demand, peripheral products, copyright sharing and so on.


    Every time a 007 movie is released and sold at the box office, EON production company can make a lot of money.


    In contrast, MGM''s income is at most similar to that of EON Production Company, and even only earned a hard-earned money.


    Ryan also just found out about this matter not long ago.


    It can be said that the 007 series of films is somewhat similar to the cooperation between Paramount and Tom Cruise on "Mission: Impossible". His production company takes a lot of money from it.


    The income that can eventually fall into the hands of Paramount is pitifully small.


    The most critical point is that in many cases, MGM only has the right to make suggestions for the shooting of the 007 series of films and the preparation of the crew.


    That''s why Ryan asked if Barbara Brockley had made any requests.


    If he remembers correctly, the protagonist of the original "007: Die Another Day" is Halle Berry, a black actor of white descent.


    Regardless of her acting skills, she is definitely not a goddess-level Bond girl in the film. Compared with Sophie Marceau in the previous film, she is simply weaker.


    "She hopes that Pierce Brosnan can continue to star in the next 007 film." Frank Maccasso looked a little unnatural.


    Pierce Brosnan has starred in three 007 series films, "007: Golden Eye", "007: Tomorrow Never Dies" and "007: The Dark Sun", almost becoming Barbara Brockley''s exclusive actor.


    You know, the 007 series of films are not Iron Man, Black Widow, Wonder Woman and other characters. It is not a rare thing for the crew to change the actor who plays James Bond.


    "What about the salary?"


    Jon Fertimer closed the folder in his hand and asked bluntly, "How much does she plan to pay?"


    "When Pierce Brosnan starred in "007: The Black Sun", he had already received $12 million in salary and a certain percentage of the box office."


    "The remuneration for the next 007 film will definitely need to increase a lot."


    The reason is very simple, "007: Black Sun Crisis" is a big hit at the box office, and the salary of the lead actor in the film definitely needs to be increased.


    "She''ll convince Pierce Brosnan to accept $18 million or less," Frank Macasso said.


    18 million US dollars salary!


    Ryan drummed his fingers, feeling that the $18 million salary is not unacceptable, "Promise her, the $18 million salary is acceptable to Orion Pictures, but the box office share cannot be higher than the last 007 film."


    In fact, for Pierce Brosnan, who starred in three consecutive 007 films, the $18 million salary is not a lion''s mouth.


    Of course, this is also related to the replacement of several James Bond actors in the 007 series.


    Pierce-Brosnan is not irreplaceable, otherwise, if you are the leading actor in any series of films, you can call out a base salary of 20 million US dollars plus a share of the global box office.


    "Besides, she thinks she can try to find a black actor to play the Bond girl!" Frank Macasso said in an awkward tone.


    A Bond girl has always been synonymous with beauty and sexiness, and a black Bond girl!


    He couldn''t imagine it.


    "Black Bond Girl!"


    David Kirby, director of the publicity department, showed an exaggerated look and said, "God, what do you want me to tell the media then?"


    "Do you want the media to describe her as a **** black pearl!"


    "It''s not that exaggerated." Frank Macasso explained: "You can choose a black female actor similar to Halle Berry like the "X-Men" crew."


    Halle-Berry!


    Everyone nodded, choosing a fair-skinned black actress, you can give it a try.


    "Reject."


    Ryan suddenly said, "Just say it''s my opinion."


    "It''s not in the commercial interest of the film to cast a black actress as a Bond girl, nor is it in line with the image of a Bond girl in the audience''s mind."


    It''s not that he discriminates against blacks, but that he asked a black actress to play the Bond girl, which is awkward no matter how you look at it.


    In his previous life, he had watched "007: Die Another Day" several times. Halle-Berry''s appearance did not look like a Bond girl at all.


    On the contrary, Rosamund Pei, who played the role of the villain Bond girl in the film, looks like she is a glamorous Bond girl.


    "Barbara, she is sometimes stubborn." Frank-Marcasso spread his hands, "I can only try to persuade her."


    The 007 series of films is the only life-saving straw for MGM, and Barbara Brockley, who has mastered the shooting of the 007 series of films, has always been very strong.


    "Then suspend the shooting plan of the 007 series of films."


    Ryan said very simply: "I don''t care how she cooperated with MGM before, but now that MGM has been acquired by Orion Pictures, everything must follow the way of Orion Pictures."


    MGM only has the 007 series of films, and Orion Pictures is not the only 007 series of films.


    Whether it is the unreleased "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone", "X-Men", or the planned "Spider-Man" and "Avengers", the value is higher In the 007 series of films.


    Suspend the shooting plan of the 007 series of films!


    Frank Macasso was shocked, with an expression of disbelief on his face, "This is a 007 series movie!"


    "Even if you agree to Barbara''s request and take some risks, this film will still bring a lot of money in the future."


    Hearing Frank Macasso''s words, Ryan glanced at him and said, "Orion Pictures is not the MGM of the past, and the 007 series filming plan is not irreplaceable."


    "And the company has a lot of things to deal with. It is impossible to waste too much energy on the 007 series of films and Barbara Brockley."


    Speaking of this, Ryan felt the need to remind him, and continued: "Next, Orion Pictures will integrate with MGM, overseas distribution companies, and Blue Sky Studios. Regarding the shooting plan of the 007 series, you can Talk about it in a while."


    "Frank, you have to be clear about one thing. Orion Films is very busy. "Black Hawk Down" will be released soon. The investment of this film is as high as 90 million US dollars."


    "The next summer, there will be "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" with an investment of 100 million US dollars, "X-Men" will be released in July, and "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" in cooperation with Warner Bros. will also be shown.��


    The shooting plan of the 007 series of films is far less important to Orion Films.


    Frank Macasso suddenly understood one thing. Orion Films is not MGM. It is only the four films that Ryan mentioned. The minimum investment of one film is as high as 90 million US dollars, and the investment of the remaining three films is all at 100 million US dollars. USD or more.


    Among them, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is the beginning of the trilogy, and the entire project is expected to invest 300 million US dollars. "X-Men" is the highlight of Orion Pictures'' superhero movie plan.


    To this end, it even acquired Marvel Comics, one of the two major comic companies in North America.


    Not to mention "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone". For the promotion of this film, Warner Times has spent a lot of resources and money on global promotion and hype.


    Seeing Frank Macasso bowed his head and said nothing, Ryan glanced at everyone, "One last thing, before the end of next year, the above company departments will be integrated and moved into a new office building."


    "Okay, if there is nothing else, everyone can go back and tell all the employees of the department that we will have an office building of our own next year."


    After speaking, Ryan saw that no one spoke, so he got up and walked out.


    The reason why he didn''t choose to buy or rent an office building right away was that Ryan wanted to wait for the September 11 incident next year to take the opportunity to buy a large enough office building at a low price.


    For a while, many employees of Orion Pictures showed joy on their faces.


    An office building of its own is not only a change in the office environment, but also a symbol.


    The first batch of employees of Orion Films were in a daze, and now they not only got back the film library of the previous company, but also MGM''s film library.


    The previous film library of Orion Pictures was bought by MGM a few years ago.


    Now I am about to own an office building of my own, which is unbelievable like a dream.


    Back in the office, watching Sofia Coppola who hesitated to speak, Ryan leaned on the chair and stretched.


    "Don''t worry, the shooting plan of "Scary Cannibal" will not be cancelled."


    "You can tell old Coppola the good news earlier." Ryan shrugged and said.


    "Frightening Cannibals" was produced by Francis Ford Coppola, Sofia Coppola''s father.


    "I''m hoping to cancel the shooting plan of "Frightening Cannibals", so that he can completely rest for a while."


    Sofia Coppola is not worried about the old Coppola, and even hopes that he can retire early.


    "Windtalker!"


    "You don''t seem to be very optimistic about the future prospects of this filming project?" she asked.


    No way, the film star Nicolas Cage is her cousin.


    "how to say!"


    Ryan gestured and said: "The risk of spending 115 million US dollars on a war-themed film is really too great."


    "You can investigate the release data of war-themed films. Except for Steven Spielberg''s "Saving Private Ryan", in recent years, there has not been a war film with a large investment in Hollywood that has been able to sell well. "


    "Even if "Braveheart" produced by Paramount, the box office in North America is only 75 million US dollars, if the film''s overseas box office is not bad, I am afraid that Paramount will not even be able to recover the investment in the film."


    The budget of this film is as high as 72 million U.S. dollars, but the North American box office is only 75 million U.S. dollars, which can almost be said to be a hit.


    Fortunately, the film''s overseas box office performance is not bad, as high as 135 million US dollars.


    It can be seen from here that war films are not a good choice due to their high investment and high risk Including the war blockbuster "Pearl Harbor" being filmed by Touchstone Films, it takes advantage of the right time, place and people.


    In the previous life, this film still didn''t really achieve a big hit.


    You must know that the Pearl Harbor incident will always be a scar in the hearts of Americans, and many World War II veterans who have personally experienced the Pearl Harbor incident are still alive. Next year will be the 60th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor incident.


    However, the film''s box office and reputation can only be said to be a commercial success.


    There is also the plot of "Wind Talker", which is extremely speechless. It tells the story of 29 Indian Navajos who were drafted into the army. Because their language could not be understood by foreigners, the US military trained them as special translators, known as "" Windtalker".


    The first time Ryan saw the script, he felt that MGM was crazy, and he didn''t think about how many Indians there are in North America?


    Ordinary white people care about Navajo Indians!


    It''s really a **** of a movie if it''s a box office hit.

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    In the next few days, Ryan spent most of his time dealing with MGM affairs, choosing to sell irrelevant departments and properties, cleaning up long-term loss-making businesses, suspending project shooting plans, and so on.


    During the period, I have to spare some time to pay attention to the release of "Black Hawk Down" and the promotion and release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    In addition, you have to personally ask the "Spider-Man" crew to prepare.


    As for the integration of Orion Pictures with MGM, overseas distribution companies, and Blue Sky Studios, you can take your time.


    In a short time, don''t be too anxious.


    "Black Hawk Down" hits theaters on Friday, April 14.


    Unlike the original version, Orion Pictures did not choose to release it in a small-scale screening like Sony Pictures, but directly adopted large-scale releases.


    On the first day, the opening scale reached 3,100 movie theaters.


    On the day of its release, the film earned a box office of 10.56 million US dollars in a single day. Fan Xiang was very good, and many media gave very pertinent comments.


    The word-of-mouth of the audience also met expectations.


    On Saturday the next day, the film earned another US$11.69 million at the box office. On Sunday, the box office inevitably experienced a slight decline, with a single-day gain of US$10.85 million.


    In just three days, the North American box office of the film has reached 33.1 million US dollars.


    At first glance, compared to the first weekend box office results of "Inception" and "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", it seems that there is a lot of difference, and it is not even as good as the first weekend box office of "Rush Hour 2".


    But don''t forget that the subject matter of "Black Hawk Down" is not a commercial film in the true sense, but a modern war film.


    In terms of subject matter, it is somewhat similar to "Wind Talker".


    The only difference is that the content of "Windtalker" is too niche, while "Black Hawk Down" is adapted from a real event.


    Many viewers can vaguely remember the reports of that year.


    What''s more, the sales volume of Daniel Green''s autobiography is very good.


    At the premiere of the film, many retired soldiers who had participated in the Somali War attended in person and told about the cruelty and ruthlessness of the war.


    To this end, Orion Pictures spent a lot of resources on publicity.


    For a while, the topic of the war in Somalia almost became one of the hot topics in North America. Many media said that the government should not participate in the war in Somalia, and even publicly accused the White House and the Pentagon.


    Contrary to the treatment by the White House and the Pentagon, hundreds of veterans who participated in the Somalia war have become heroes in the media.


    Facing the siege of more than 5,000 Somali militiamen, the 120 elite marines of the Delta Special Forces and the Rangers fought hard for 15 hours, and they were isolated and helpless.


    It wasn''t until the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army came to the rescue the next day that the soldiers brought the pilot''s body out of the encirclement.


    The final record was that 19 US troops were killed and more than 70 were injured, while the Somali militia suffered more than 1,000 casualties.


    Although the Pentagon announced the failure of the operation, it did not achieve the purpose of the mission, but it caused a lot of negative impact.


    But it cannot be otherwise the fact that these are the most heroic fighters.


    "The Pentagon should give these soldiers the credit they deserve, not just a sentence of failure..."


    Barbara Brockley turned off the TV casually, her face was a little ugly, "Orion Films and Ryan Gosling really plan to suspend the 007 series filming plan?"


    When she heard the news, she couldn''t believe her ears, and even suspected that she was hallucinating?


    However, the facts told her that Orion Pictures really intends to suspend the 007 series filming plan, and it is still a decision for no reason.


    Barbara-Brockley has never encountered such a thing. Never before has MGM rushed to find her, urging to prepare for the shooting of the 007 series of films.


    "Frank!"


    "I need an explanation!"


    She stared at Frank Macasso with cold eyes, and said, "Don''t forget the agreement between MGM and EON Production Company."


    "If MGM or Orion Pictures intends to breach the contract, I can completely terminate the contract through legal channels."


    "I believe that there are many studios in Hollywood that are interested in the 007 series."


    Frank Macasso shrugged helplessly, handed a newspaper to Barbara Brockley, and said, "I think you should read this first."


    Barbara Brockley took the newspaper and glanced at it, and said: "The box office received 33.1 million US dollars in three days in the first weekend!"


    "A very good box office result."


    "But I don''t understand what you mean."


    She frowned and continued: "We are talking about the next 007 film, not "Black Hawk Down."


    She is no stranger to this film, and knows that it is a film released by Orion Films.


    "I just want to make one thing clear to you, Orion Pictures is not MGM."


    Frank Macasso pointed to the news in the newspaper and said: "This "Black Hawk Down" is only one of the films produced by Orion Films this year, and the next film will be released with a budget of more than 100 million U.S. dollars alone. The number of films has reached three, and it is expected that there will be more films released next year."


    "So in a short period of time, Orion Films doesn''t have enough energy to discuss the next 007 film shooting plan."


    Speaking of this, Frank Macasso couldn''t help sighing. In the three days of the first weekend, it earned 33.1 million US dollars at the box office, while the film budget was only 90 million US dollars.


    Next, as long as the box office of the film does not fluctuate too much, the investment cost can be recovered from the North American box office.


    However, such a film is not the focus of Orion Films'' summer file.


    Barbara-Brockley was stunned for a moment, then said with a sneer: "I admit that Orion Films is very powerful, and can even achieve success one after another. But don''t forget that the 007 series of films has never failed."


    Since the release of the first 007 film, every 007 series film will be popular, and the last time it will be commercially successful.


    "Barbara, you need to calm down first."


    Frank Macasso knows the importance of the 007 series of films to Barbara Brockley, "No one will really give up the 007 series of films, and Orion Films is the same."


    "It''s just a matter of waiting for a while. After all, Orion Pictures has just acquired MGM. There are many things to deal with right now, and Mr. Gosling has agreed to your suggestion to continue to play James Bond by Pierce Brosnan." .��


    He paused, then suddenly said: "In addition, he rejected the plan to cast a black actress as the Bond girl."


    Bond girl!


    Barbara Brockley glanced at Frank Macasso suspiciously, and said, "This is why Ryan Gosling decided not to shoot the 007 series of films for the time being?"


    "It''s just ridiculous."


    Frank Macasso explained, "This is not the main reason, and Orion Pictures will not really give up the 007 series of films, it''s just that there is not much energy for a while."


    Barbara Broccoli was silent for a while, "OK, you can go back and tell Ryan Gosling that I can modify the setting of the heroine, even by Charlize Theron, Cindy Crawford, etc. Someone to play the new Bond girl."


    "My only request is that the next 007 film needs to be prepared according to the original plan."


    Hearing this, Frank Macasso coughed, "I will pass it on to Mr. Gosling."


    According to MGM''s original plan, the crew of the next 007 series will be prepared next year, and filming will officially start before the end of the year.


    As for Charlize - Theron, Cindy - Crawford and others!


    Barbara-Brockley couldn''t help curling her lips and letting out a heck.


    Of course, things like this are just a common thing in Hollywood, and Ryan Gosling has always had a good reputation in this regard.


    Not only can you get the character you want, but even expensive houses and jewelry.


    "Mr. Gosling Thank you very much for your generosity with Orion Pictures."


    In the American Veterans Association, an old man with gray hair expressed sincere thanks in his tone.


    "Mr. Franz, you are welcome."


    "Orion Pictures and I just did what we should do." Ryan respected the old man in front of him very much.


    He is one of the heads of the American Veterans Association, called Franz Obers.


    Over the decades, he has helped many veteran families through the Veterans Association.


    Ryan came here today on behalf of Orion Films, and donated 10% of the North American box office profits of "Black Hawk Down" to the Veterans Association to help the numerous families of veterans in difficulty in the United States.


    Of course, this is also part of the publicity, and remember that it is not 10% of the North American box office of "Black Hawk Down", but 10% of the box office profit.


    The final donation amount will not be an astronomical figure.

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    After the donation ceremony, Ryan returned to the office of Orion Films, and John-Denise put a thick stack of documents on the desk.


    These are the documents he needs to work on.


    Looking at the thick stack of documents on the desk, Ryan rubbed his temples and said, "Some less important documents can be handed over to Jon or Nancy."


    "For other important things, you can tell me directly."


    He needs to finish processing important documents as soon as possible.


    Before Friday, Ryan will go to New York. The location of the "Spiderman" crew is mainly concentrated in New York.


    In addition, most of the preparatory work for the crew has been completed, and only the leading actor has not been decided, which also needs to be decided by Ryan himself.


    At that moment, John-Denise picked out some less important documents and put them aside, "Time Warner sent a dinner invitation letter, and expressed their desire to discuss the authorization of MGM''s film copyright library."


    "Reject it, just say that I don''t have time for the time being." Ryan didn''t even think about it, and directly chose to refuse.


    It is impossible for Orion Films to easily authorize the film copyright library.


    Moreover, the next step of the plan will be based on MGM''s film copyright library.


    "There are also Sony representatives who want to meet with Orion Pictures executives."


    John-Denise showed a strange look, and said, "The other party also hopes to negotiate about the licensing of MGM''s film copyright library."


    The same is authorization, but the authorization requirements of the two are different.


    Unlike Time Warner, which wants to continue to license MGM''s film rights library, which means broadcasting rights on television broadcast networks, Sony is different.


    Sony hopes to obtain a disc distribution license for MGM''s video rights library.


    "Sony!"


    A gleam flashed in Ryan''s eyes, and he said, "You can touch it first."


    "But don''t make any promises, and don''t say no."


    He clearly remembered that in his previous life, Sony bought MGM together with several other consortia for MGM''s film copyright library.


    Moreover, he also knows why Sony wants to get MGM''s film copyright library.


    This involves the standard competition of the new generation of DVD.


    If Sony wants to become the maker of the next-generation DVD standard, it must obtain MGM''s film copyright library and obtain film copyright authorization as much as possible.


    "In addition, ask someone to ask Toshiba Corporation of Japan to see if it is interested in obtaining the authorization of MGM''s film copyright library." Ryan rubbed his chin, thinking that the licensing price for Sony alone would not be too high.


    If Toshiba, a competitor, joins in, then the authorization of the MGM film copyright library is likely to become a sky-high price.


    Sony supports the Blu-ray standard, and Toshiba supports the HD-DVD standard. The competition between the two involves a very huge consumer market.


    Never skimp on money.


    John-Denise wrote it down and continued: "There is one more thing. The Australian Fox studio hopes to cooperate with Orion Films. They can contact the Australian government to help the crew obtain tax rebates and preferential funds."


    "Fox Studio Australia!" Ryan was suddenly speechless.


    This is an overseas studio owned by Twentieth Century Fox and one of the three major studios in Australia. It has just opened for a few years and can provide a lot of advanced equipment.


    If there hadn''t been a conflict with Twentieth Century Fox, Ryan might have agreed.


    After all, the studio of Orion Films in New Zealand has not been built for a long time. It is estimated that it will not be completed for a long time, so they can only choose other studios to cooperate.


    Another point that Ryan couldn''t deny was that this studio had just been built, unlike the studios in Los Angeles, the studios were dilapidated, the equipment was very old, the circuits were aging, and there were even many safety hazards.


    A newly built studio obviously does not have these defects, and many Hollywood crews have already used it as a shooting location, such as "The Matrix", "Moulin Rouge", "Star Wars Prequel: Attack of the Clones" "and many more.


    "Let them go to 20th Century Fox and Tom Rothman instead of Orion Films for cooperation." Ryan could not cooperate with an overseas studio owned by 20th Century Fox.


    This is not just because of the conflict between the two parties, but because Ryan feels that there is no need for this, or he is unwilling to cooperate with 20th Century Fox.


    However, Australia is indeed a good location, and the various preferential policies are much better than New Zealand.


    At the same time, "Black Hawk Down" ushered in its first working day.


    It earned $5.32 million at the box office on Monday, $4.36 million on Tuesday, $4.08 million on Wednesday, and $3.56 million on Thursday.


    Adding up the four working days, a total of US$17.32 million was earned at the box office, including the US$33.1 million box office earned in the first three days of the weekend, and the cumulative North American box office of the film reached US$50.42 million.


    A very nice number.


    For a movie with an investment of 90 million US dollars, it is enough to be regarded as a big success.


    In a short period of time, no large-scale commercial film was released in the North American box office market.


    The only opponent to face is "Hunting U-571" released by Universal Pictures on April 7.


    The film, with a budget of $62 million, is adapted from historical materials and tells the story of a damaged German submarine U-571 detected by the Allies in the North Atlantic during World War II.


    A distress signal was being sent to the German army, so the Allied forces quickly and secretly converted a warship into a German maintenance ship, preparing to use the maintenance of U-571 as a cover to forcibly seize the code decoder on the submarine.


    It''s a rare action drama war movie.


    However, the box office of this film in the first three days of the weekend was only over US$10 million and it has been released for more than ten days, so it is difficult to bring competition to "Black Hawk Down".


    (Baidu Encyclopedia records that the release time on April 17 is wrong, and the real release time is April 7.)


    It can be predicted that with the box office trend of "Black Hawk Down", it is only a matter of time before the North American box office breaks through 100 million.


    With the arrival of Friday, the film not only ushered in the next weekend, but also ushered in large-scale releases in the box office markets of many overseas countries.


    The original "Black Hawk Down" had a North American box office of 108 million US dollars, overseas box office of only 64.35 million US dollars, and a global box office of 172 million US dollars.


    Compared with the investment of 90 million US dollars, it is not very successful.


    The overseas box office of the film is too low, so that Sony Pictures cannot reap investment from the box office, and can only rely on the income from surrounding copyrights.


    Of course, this film can''t be said to be a failure, at least it didn''t lose money.


    Therefore, the overseas release of the film is very critical, even more critical than the North American box office.

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    It can be said that "Black Hawk Down" will not encounter much competition before the release of another Orion Films film "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" in May.


    The collision of the two films'' release schedules is somewhat helpless.


    The main distribution resources of Orion Films in the early stage were all used in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and in March, there will be another heavyweight film released, "Never Compromise" starring Julia Roberts.


    "Hunting U-571" was released in early April, so the release time of "Black Hawk Down" can only be put in mid-April.


    "The overseas distribution of "Black Hawk Down" is relatively smooth. After all, the box office of the film in North America reached 50.42 million U.S. dollars in its first week."


    In the first-class cabin of the plane flying to New York, Sofia Coppola unfastened her seat belt and said to Ryan sideways: "Even if the overseas box office of the film fails to meet expectations, it will not cause too much impact. People are just worried.��


    "The overseas box office prospects of this film are indeed a bit worrying." Ryan showed a helpless look.


    In fact, Ryan didn''t expect much overseas box office from the beginning.


    "Black Hawk Down" is about the battle of a group of American soldiers. It has little relationship with other overseas countries. Somalia, the only country that has any relationship, is also a war-torn area, and it is impossible to get a penny at the box office.


    Moreover, the film itself is not a world-renowned event, so it is difficult to attract a large number of overseas audiences into the cinema.


    When most people mentioned the Somalia region in their previous lives, the first thing that came to mind was definitely pirates, not "Black Hawk Down".


    Therefore, the film''s box office focus is on the North American market, not overseas markets.


    At present, the 911 incident has not yet broken out, and the imagination of American soldiers in the eyes of the audience and the media is still a heroic existence.


    "By the way, it seems that Cage has no plans to quit the "Windtalker" crew?" Ryan was not too worried about the box office of "Black Hawk Down", at least this film will not lose money, but asked Nicolas Cage.


    "He has already signed a contract with the crew." Sofia Coppola shook her head, "Besides, this is a film with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars."


    "Crew producer Wu Baige has already contacted Touchstone Films and Disney."


    Touchstone Pictures and Disney!


    Ryan knew that Touchstone Films and Disney were making a war blockbuster "Pearl Harbor". At this time, the crew of "Wind Talker" approached the door and it was very likely to get investment.


    However, he is not optimistic about this project. The change of the film investment company from MGM to Touchstone Films and Disney will not bring much change.


    From the two films "Black Hawk Down" and "Hunting U-571", it can be seen that it is difficult for war-themed films to succeed.


    Even Orion Pictures didn''t have much expectations for the overseas box office of "Black Hawk Down", let alone "Hunting U-571".


    The North American box office of the original version of this film was only US$77.12 million, and the global box office was US$127 million.


    Far from being a smash hit for a $62 million budget, the film brought in limited revenue for Universal.


    It can be seen that for "Wind Talker", which has a niche subject matter and an unpopular plot, the film company is thankful for being able to recover the investment in the film.


    At this time, Avi-Allard turned his head from the front and said, "Ryan, I think you can consider setting the filming location in Australia."


    "As for Los Angeles!"


    He shook his head, "L.A. taxes are scary."


    For the interior shots of "Spider-Man", Ryan chose to shoot it in Los Angeles, and the exterior shots were in New York.


    There is nothing to say about the outdoor viewfinder.


    This is the setting of the script, many special scenes must be filmed in New York


    Just using Los Angeles as the main shooting location not only has to face high tax and labor costs, but also faces a lot of old and dilapidated studios.


    Whether it is Warner Bros., Paramount, Universal Pictures, or the Los Angeles studios of Disney, 20th Century Fox, and Sony Pictures, they are already old and dilapidated, and there are no new studios in Los Angeles.


    "What is the tax incentive amount of the Australian government?" Ryan asked curiously.


    It can make Avi-Allard want to change the shooting location of the film, which shows that the Australian government has given very favorable conditions.


    "Based on the $120 million investment in Spider-Man."


    Avi-Aradmer did some calculations and came up with an astonishing figure, "It''s around $12 million to $13 million."


    "Around $12 million to $13 million!" Sofia Coppola''s eyes widened. "God, is the Australian government crazy?"


    An investment of 120 million US dollars can get more than 10% tax incentives, which is simply unimaginable in Los Angeles.


    Even the tax rebate policies of Canada and New Zealand are less than 10%.


    Ryan quickly recovered from his surprise and asked, "Any special requirements?"


    Avi-Allard organized the language and explained: "The tax rebate rate of the Australian government can reach up to 40%."


    After finishing speaking, he felt that something was wrong, and quickly added, "It''s not 40% of the crew''s investment, but 40% of the crew''s local salary in Australia."


    Ryan nodded. In this way, the labor cost in Australia is not much different from that in New Zealand.


    Not counting government subsidies, Australia''s labor is relatively more expensive, while New Zealand''s is much cheaper.


    "Then how much tax refund funds can be obtained in the end!" Ryan felt that it is better to compare the amount of money that can be obtained in the end.


    "At least around $12 million."


    Avi-Allard said very positively: "As long as the crew changes the shooting location, within 20 days at most, they can get 90% of the tax refund funds."


    "Crews have the option to sell the rebates to local companies so they can get their money right away."


    Ryan understands that the local company can only make a fortune from it, and the crew can get the money immediately, which is a win-win situation.


    There are similar companies in Canada and New Zealand. Orion Films has cooperated with them before, and even has a long-term cooperative company in New Zealand. The other party is a company owned by the New Zealand royal family.


    This is also a routine operation of Hollywood''s mainstream commercial crews. Even film companies such as Universal Pictures, Paramount, and Sony Pictures choose to cooperate with local companies for a long time most of the time.


    In this way, many risks can be avoided.


    For a moment, Ryan couldn''t help hesitating a little. The tax refund amount of more than 10% was as high as tens of millions of dollars.


    The money can not only be regarded as profit income, but also can be included in the shooting cost of the crew, and some film companies even directly include it in the film investment.


    "Sophia, you can ask someone to try to contact the Australian studio." Ryan said hesitantly.


    New Zealand studios are too small to accommodate a second crew in addition to the Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring crew.


    What''s more, there are many crews under Orion Films, and most of them will choose New Zealand as the main shooting location.


    Other than that, the only option is to stay in Los Angeles.


    As for Canada!


    Firstly, the Canadian government��s tax refund quota is limited, which is almost monopolized by several giants. Secondly, Orion Films does not cooperate with the Canadian government very much.


    The most important point is that the amount of tax rebates in Australia is very superior, as high as tens of millions of dollars in tax rebates, and Ryan can fully use them in the production of special effects for films.


    The only thing that made him hesitate was that Orion Films had a lot of things to deal with right now, and it was more convenient for the crew to stay in Los Angeles for filming.


    Along the way, several people were talking about tax rebates for the film.


    In fact, the tax rebate subsidy received by the "Spider-Man" crew is not too much. Some Hollywood giants can often obtain more favorable policies, even reaching a very astonishing ratio.


    However, with the continued success of Orion Films'' productions and the acquisition of MGM, the same treatment will soon be available.


    In addition, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is about to be released, which is expected to bring a large number of tourists to New Zealand, where the film was shot, which will inevitably affect the treatment of other crews of Orion Films.


    In general, the successful acquisition of MGM by Orion Films is not only about obtaining the world''s largest film copyright library and membership of the Film Association on the surface, but also other treatment in the unspoken rules.


    For example, in the auction of the first broadcasting rights of film and TV stations, Orion Films used to negotiate with multiple TV networks to obtain the highest price.


    This time, the premiere broadcast rights of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Black Hawk Down" will be directly auctioned, allowing all the TV networks who want to buy to bid on the spot, often getting unexpected prices.


    Arriving at JFK International Airport, Ryan, Avi-Allard and others went to the hotel to beat the jet lag. There was a three-hour time difference between Los Angeles and New York.


    Sophia Coppola and Natalie Portman went to the downtown area to visit Natalie Portman''s parents.


    Early the next morning, Ryan had a simple breakfast, and left the hotel with Avi-Allard and others to inspect the shooting environment of the location.


    Among them, the Flatiron Building has a very important role. In the film, Spider-Man will stage a fierce competition with the Green Goblin.


    For this reason, it is necessary not only to greet the building management in advance, but also to greet some local government departments in advance.


    Of course, for the famous "Spider-Man", the building management not only agreed, but even expressed their willingness to provide some assistance.


    In addition, the public library is also a more conspicuous lens.


    New York is one of the important filming locations for Hollywood production crews. There are production crews coming to shoot scenes every day, and there is almost no trouble in approval.


    However, the afternoon before leaving New York, Ryan met a very unexpected person at the door of the hotel.

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    This is a very beautiful woman who looks to be at most twenty-eight or nineteen years old. She has beautiful black hair and a very delicate five-pass, which makes her look very charming.


    What makes it hard to look away is that she is dressed like an aristocrat, with a furry vest over her smooth shoulders, and a tight black dress on her upper body, which barely covers her knees. A pair of slender legs were exposed, and a pair of beautiful women''s high heels were stepped on.


    Just when Ryan saw her, she saw Ryan.


    "Hi, Director Ryan."


    There was a hint of surprise in Famke-Jensen''s eyes, and then he walked over, "I didn''t expect to meet you here."


    The charming woman in front of him is Famke Jansen, one of the main actors in the "X-Men" crew. Ryan not only knows, but is even relatively familiar with.


    It''s just that Famke-Jensen in front of him has obviously been well-dressed, and his whole body, his gestures, naturally exudes a noble and elegant charm that cannot be described in words.


    Her eyes, demeanor and movements all revealed a charming atmosphere. At this moment, Ryan even felt a sense of surprise.


    "Hi, Famke."


    Ryan''s eyes fell on her, and he couldn''t help but look up and down, and said in a joking tone: "Very beautiful dress."


    "I''m going to the dinner party!" Ryan asked curiously.


    "I just got back from a TV show."


    Famke-Jensen explained a bit, and then suggested: "Do you have time? Why don''t you find a place to sit for a while!"


    At this time, Ryan looked at Famke-Jensen who was close at hand, and faintly smelled a seductive fragrance, and couldn''t help but become a little short of breath.


    "Of course." He agreed.


    Anyway, he has nothing important to do for the time being.


    What''s more, the Famke-Jensen in front of him is really attractive enough.


    Famke-Jensen''s figure is 1.82 meters, taller than Ryan, and she wears a pair of high-heeled shoes, which is half a head taller than Ryan.


    Whether it''s the charming appearance, the tall figure and attire, or the pair of thrilling jade legs, Qi Qi showed an unparalleled charm.


    Hearing this, Famke-Jensen showed a happy smile.


    The two of them came to the coffee shop inside the hotel and sat down.


    Ryan ordered two cups of coffee, and looked at Famke-Jensen in front of him, with a flash of appreciation in his eyes.


    Under the waistcoat on her shoulders, her uncovered snow-white skin was exposed from time to time, which was pleasing to the eye.


    "You come to New York."


    Famke-Jensen didn''t mind Ryan''s gaze, and asked as usual: "Is it for the filming location of "Spider-Man?"


    "New York is the filming location of the "Spider-Man" crew." Ryan took a sip of coffee, "I need to come and see it in advance."


    Famke-Jensen did not show any surprise, but said: "Ryan, I really hope you can continue to direct the next X-Men."


    While talking, she put her chin in both hands, moved a little closer, and said with some complaints: "Instead of directing "Spider-Man."


    "Bryan Singer is a good director." Ryan shrugged and said, "You can quickly adapt to his directing style."


    The director of the "X-Men" sequel film has long been determined, and it is Bryan Singer.


    He directed "X-Men" and "Wolverine" in his previous life. The overall style is not bad, and the cost is not very high.


    Bryan Singer!


    Famke-Jensen shook his head with a helpless expression, "Director Bryan seems to be a little dissatisfied with the plot setting in the script, and plans to re-edit the script."


    Revise the script!


    Ryan frowned slightly, and asked, "Which part of the plot does he plan to modify!"


    It is very common for directors to modify scripts.


    It''s just that "X-Men", as a Marvel comic superhero film, is itself a sequel film, and the plot setting in the script runs through the entire series of films.


    Ryan never agreed to change the script unless there was a good reason.


    This is a superhero film, not a literary film that the director can play at will.


    "The plot setting of Storm Girl."


    Famke-Jensen didn''t hide anything, and said very directly: "He thinks that the role of Storm in the script does not match her identity in the X-Men."


    The Storm Girl is the vice-captain in the X-Men, but the Storm Girl in the movie "X-Men" is more like an ordinary supporting role.


    This was Ryan''s decision to reduce Halle-Berry''s role as Storm and increase Famke-Jensen''s role as Phoenix.


    He didn''t want to see a black actress become the leading actress in the film, and Halle-Berry''s own appearance conditions did not meet the vase role.


    To put it bluntly, Halle-Berry''s appearance does not conform to Ryan''s aesthetics.


    Storm!


    Ryan immediately understood what Famke-Jensen meant, that he wanted to continue to be the heroine in the next "X-Men" instead of being reduced to a supporting actor.


    "Famke!"


    Ryan looked at Famke-Jensen, who was exuding a seductive aura, and his heart moved slightly. He looked at the time on his watch and said tentatively, "Maybe we can talk at another time!"


    "I need to go out right away, we can continue the conversation just now at night."


    Ryan needs to go to Natalie Portman''s house for a small dinner.


    Natalie Portman''s parents invited the crew to dinner.


    Famke-Jensen looked at Ryan''s fiery eyes, instead of dodging, he showed a slight smile and said, "I happen to be free tonight."


    Next, the two chatted casually, and Ryan told Famke-Jensen the room number, and agreed on a time, then got up and left the hotel in a hurry.


    Looking at the back of Ryan going away, Famke-Jensen''s eyes showed a hint of excitement.


    As for Halle-Berry!


    A sneer appeared on Famke-Jensen''s exquisite face, the heroine of the next "X-Men" will still belong to him, not Halle-Berry.


    It''s not just because of the night''s deal, but Halle Berry hasn''t figured out one thing until now, and it was Ryan Gosling, the boss of Orion Pictures, not X-War who decided to cut Storm''s part. Police" crew.


    "Television for the next few days for me."


    Famke-Jensen took out his mobile phone and called his agent, "I have more important things to deal with."


    After finishing speaking, without waiting for the manager''s consent, she had already hung up the call and turned off the phone.


    For a moment, she suddenly thought of Angelina Jolie and "Tomb Raider", and felt a little impatient.


    "Tomb Raider", which has been released for nearly four months, has a North American box office of 140 million US dollars, an overseas box office of 108 million US dollars, and a global box office of 250 million US dollars.


    No matter how the media evaluates Angelina Jolie''s private life, one thing must be admitted. With the box office hit of "Tomb Raider", Angelina Jolie not only has a soaring net worth, but also has won a lot of money in the overseas box office market. Widespread attention and recognition.


    In this regard, he is even more successful than many first-line Hollywood stars.


    Inside Paramount Pictures, Shirley Lansing frowned as she looked at the scenery outside the window.


    The film "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", which Orion Films and Warner Bros. has cooperated with, has finished filming some time ago.


    According to the predictions of some Hollywood evaluation agencies, the original "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" has a large number of minor readers, and has even become the best-selling children''s book at the moment. The future release of the film will be supported by a large family audience.


    The most important point is that "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" is only the first novel in the entire series, and many novels will be released in the future.


    What upset her was that this was supposed to be a collaboration project with Paramount.


    If it wasn''t for the obstruction of the group of board members, she had already reached a filming agreement with Orion Films.


    Shirley Lansing calmed down and said, "I heard that Stephen Spielberg intends to cooperate with Orion Films to jointly shoot a sci-fi action movie based on Transformers toy products!"


    "Yes." William Friedkin showed a weird expression, and said: "Some time ago, on "American Mind", Stephen Spielberg chose to cooperate with Ryan Gosling, and DreamWorks hoped that both parties could cooperate. Expand more cooperation projects."


    "However, Orion Films has clearly expressed its rejection, and will shoot this film alone in the future."


    Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks hit a snag.


    Shirley Lansing smiled, and asked, "Do you think it is possible for Orion Pictures to cooperate with Paramount to shoot this film? Make it a series!"


    "It''s probably difficult." William Friedkin shrugged, "Based on what I know about Ryan Gosling, unless Paramount can come up with an offer that he can''t refuse, it will be difficult for Orion Pictures to agree to cooperate. shoot."


    Orion Films does not lack funds and global distribution channels, so it can completely invest in filming on its own.


    "What''s more, now Orion Pictures has acquired MGM, so it is qualified to reject any Hollywood film company." William Friedkin reminded.


    "You''re right." Shirley Lansing couldn''t help but sighed.


    A seemingly ordinary director of horror films a few years ago has turned into a behemoth that doesn''t even need Paramount''s cooperation.


    However, Shirley-Lansing is not going to give up just like that, at least she needs to try.


    "It seems that the release time of "Gladiator" jointly produced by DreamWorks and Universal Pictures is the same as the release time of "Lord of the Rings" carefully crafted by Orion Films!" Thinking of this, Shirley Lansing came out A smile.


    "DreamWorks originally wanted to delay the release of the film, but was rejected by Universal Pictures." William - Friedkin said.


    Using a film produced by DreamWorks to be released at the same time as a film produced by Orion Films is obviously a scene that Universal Pictures is very happy to see.


    Even if the North American box office of the film is greatly reduced, Universal Pictures can also make money from overseas box office.


    "Let''s wait and see." Shirley Lansing said with interest: "The collision between the two epic films must be very exciting."


    "Gladiator" is a film produced by DreamWorks and Universal Pictures, with an investment of up to 100 million US dollars.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is an epic blockbuster produced by Orion Pictures, and the investment is also as high as 100 million US dollars.


    The two epic films were released at the same time, and it is impossible to live in peace.

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    The family dinner hosted by Natalie Portman''s parents was more like a work-oriented working dinner, and everyone''s topics were almost focused on work.


    During the period, Natalie Portman''s father''s tone was somewhat complaining.


    Natalie Portman turned down the role in "The Seagull" because of "Spider-Man" and "Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones."


    This is a Chekhov play, directed by Mike Nix and co-produced by the Public Theater in New York.


    In this regard, Ryan did not explain too much, but just shrugged, saying that Natalie Portman does not need to appear in a Chekhov play.


    He is not saying that "The Seagull" is not good. For a nineteen-year-old girl, it is obviously a very rare opportunity to be on the stage of the New York Public Theater.


    However, compared to "Spider-Man" and "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones", "The Seagull" is not that important.


    Avi-Allard once again talked about the shooting location of the crew.


    He has already contacted an Australian studio through an intermediary company, and the other party said that he can vacate three studios and a certain number of offices for the "Spider-Man" crew.


    This intermediary company works closely with the Australian Government.


    Ryan only hesitated for a moment, and then chose to agree. Tens of millions of dollars in tax refund funds are not a small number.


    After the dinner, Ryan refused Natalie Portman''s parents'' request to stay, and went back to the hotel by car.


    "What are you thinking about!"


    Ryan came to the hotel cafe to find Famke-Jensen who was alone, and then the two went back to the room together.


    "Nothing, I just feel that you are very busy." Famke-Jensen said.


    She changed into a fur coat with a corset, black tight-fitting trousers and knee-high boots. She looked like a goddess, especially her tall figure, which looked very charming.


    "I also want to relax, but unfortunately there are too many things to deal with."


    Ryan closed the door casually, walked into the room and poured two glasses of whiskey, handed one of them to Famke-Jensen, and said, "However, when "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is released in the summer, I guess it will be fine." Much easier."


    As long as the box office of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" meets expectations in the first weekend, then the rest of the work can be handed over to other staff members of Orion Pictures.


    As for Gladiator!


    Ryan admitted that the original "Gladiator" did well at the box office and was a relatively successful film.


    However, the plot setting and character creation of this film are obviously not as good as "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", and "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is an adapted film, which has a large number of original readership support.


    It can be said that the two are not at the same level at all.


    "What about "Spider-Man"?" Famke-Jensen took a sip of the whiskey, put the glass on the table, took off his coat, and threw it on the sofa.


    While admiring Famke-Jensen''s figure, Ryan said, "Spider-Man probably won''t start shooting until later."


    Natalie Portman, one of the leading actors in the film, needs to join the filming of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" in June, and she will not be able to join "Spider-Man" until the end of August or September at the earliest crew.


    In order to stagger the shooting time of the two crews, Ryan set the shooting of "Spider-Man" in August.


    It is estimated that the crew will be able to finish filming around December, and the next year will be spent on special effects production and post-production.


    "Can I attend the premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring!"


    "When I was in school, I found time to read the original book of this film." As he spoke, Famke-Jensen walked up to Ryan and sat down, raising a pair of slender legs and shaking them gently.


    "Of course." Ryan agreed, then reached out and stroked Famke-Jensen''s long hair, and said, "Famke, you are really charming."


    Hearing this, Famke-Jensen smiled gracefully, and faced Ryan''s eyes without a trace of timidity, but responded boldly, "Then do you want to try a better experience!"


    Ryan didn''t speak, he hugged Famke-Jensen into his arms, raised her chin, and observed her face up close. Her skin was smooth and delicate, with a creamy texture. She was indeed a rare beauty.


    All of a sudden, the clothes on the two of them slipped off one by one... (10,000 words omitted below).


    The next morning, warm sunlight poured into the room from the curtains, dyeing it with a faint golden brilliance.


    Ryan opened his eyes and looked at Famke-Jensen in his arms, showing a smug expression.


    Although it was only a transaction, he still experienced a great enjoyment.


    Thinking of this, Ryan couldn''t help but gently stroked the smooth skin in his arms. It was as soft as jade and as white as snow. It was indeed a pleasure.


    "You can sleep for a while!" Ryan stopped moving his hands, a little apologetic and looked at Famke-Jensen who opened his eyes in his arms.


    "If you can be quieter, I can indeed sleep for a while." Famke-Jensen complained a bit.


    However, next, her actions were very fiery. Famke-Jensen hooked Ryan''s neck with both hands, and said very bluntly: "Unexpectedly, your place is amazing."


    "If I knew this earlier, I should have asked you to experience it when I was on the crew of "X-Men"."


    "My dear, you are also great!" Ryan looked at her exposed large skin, and his hands were very dishonest on her smooth belly, gently stroking, "And, we can do it again."


    "Good suggestion." Famke-Jason smiled charmingly, and leaned into Ryan''s arms, revealing a pair of slender and smooth long legs.


    The height of 1.82 meters is fully displayed, and the seductive curves are enough to drive any man into madness.


    Ryan''s eyes fell on her long legs, feeling the soft body in his arms, how could he bear this kind of temptation, and directly pressed her...


    Next, an intense exercise is over.


    Famke-Jensen lay quietly in Ryan''s arms, raised his chin slightly and looked at him, "It''s a great deal, I really want to keep going."


    "Honey, we can keep trading forever." Looking at the lazy Famke-Jensen, Ryan said with a smile, "You are a good trading partner."


    On this point, Ryan is absolutely telling the truth.


    After a while, Ryan got up and left the hotel. Although he was a little bit reluctant, he had to take a flight back to Los Angeles today, so it was impossible for him to fool around with Famke-Jensen all the time.


    As for the roles of Storm Girl and Phoenix Girl.


    Even without the luscious deal last night, he wasn''t about to agree to a script revision.


    It is in the interests of Orion Pictures to let Stormy be the heroine of the film, or even act as a vase role.


    What''s more, it''s too early to talk about this matter now. "X-Men" has not yet been published, and the specific audience reputation has not yet come out. It is impossible to modify the script casually for the time being.


    Of course, the internal test screening of "X-Men" is very good. The Phoenix played by Famke-Jensen has almost been recognized by the readers of Marvel comics, and it has not caused any harm to the reduction of Storm''s role. What a bad response.


    The reason is very simple. In the latest "X-Men" comics published by Marvel Comics, the characters of Wolverine and Phoenix Girl are mainly highlighted, and the existence of Storm Girl is downplayed.


    It has to be said that getting Marvel Comics can play a big role in the superhero movie plan.


    Back in Los Angeles, Ryan only took a day off before devoting himself to the preparations for the "Spider-Man" crew and the release plan for "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    He checked the list of candidates for the male lead''s audition. There were no fewer than thirty or forty candidates, and there were quite a few well-known names among them.


    Ryan just looked it over briefly, eliminated some inappropriate age and appearance images, signed the list of audition actors, and sent it to Avi-Allard to prepare for the audition.


    Compared with the male lead audition, some other passer-by actors and less important roles, as usual, most of them were thrown to Xingkong Economic Company.


    It doesn''t matter who plays these small roles. Most of the time, the crew decides based on personal image, salary, whether there are referees, etc.


    Then, he specifically communicated with the assistant director Joseph Aspmonti to do a good job in the training of stuntmen and security work.


    During the filming of "Spider-Man", stuntmen were required to perform a lot of dangerous actions, and the leading actors in the film hardly had any action scenes.


    This is what makes the shooting of "Spider-Man" different. As long as the two are similar in size, it is difficult for the audience to distinguish the actor from the stuntman.


    Meanwhile, promotional posters for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Gladiator can be seen all over North America.


    With the support of DreamWorks and Universal Pictures, the promotion scale of "Gladiator" is slightly better than "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    Until the last weekend in April, Orion Films held a special promotional event.


    On Saturday, April 29, there was a dense crowd above the Plaza of the Hilton Hotel. In addition to hundreds of reporters, there were also a large number of readers of the original book, fans, and even a few news broadcast vehicles of the TV station.


    Countless audiences in North America and Europe are about to enjoy an unprecedented show.


    A female hostess of a TV station under Time Warner held a microphone in her hand and turned her back to the crowd in the square, "It''s 9:00 a.m. Eastern time in the United States. At present, hundreds of reporters and tens of thousands of viewers have gathered at the scene. , it is less than an hour before the catwalk of the Lord of the Rings Angels."


    The camera quickly switched to the runway at the entrance of the hotel. Countless reporters, fans of the original book and fans of Victoria''s Secret all stared at the runway.


    At ten o''clock in the morning, Orion Films will stage a big show with Victoria''s Secret, and more than forty Victoria''s Secret angels will appear at the same time.


    "Next, let us look forward to the performance of the elves and angels in the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."


    "I believe it will be an unforgettable catwalk."


    The camera switches again, this time directly to the interior of the hotel. The audience in front of the TV can see tall, well-dressed angels.


    Among them, Heidi Klum and Adriana Lima were interviewed by on-site reporters.


    In addition, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" cast members, Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Cindy Crawford, Sean Austin, Orlando Blue Mu and others will also appear on stage one by one.


    For this reason, Orion Films not only contracted the Hilton Hotel, but also paid an astonishing amount of money.


    The price of Victoria''s Secret Angels has always been synonymous with expensive.


    This is based on the good cooperation between the two parties, and the event itself also has a promotional effect on Victoria''s Secret Angels.


    Otherwise, Orion Pictures would have to pay even more.


    "Ian, don''t be nervous for a while."


    Ryan patted Ian-McLean on the shoulder and joked, "After all, what you are about to face is a group of the most beautiful elf angels."


    After a while, several main actors in the film, including the members of the Fellowship of the Ring, will walk to the runway surrounded by a group of elves and angels.


    "Okay, I admit I was a little nervous."


    While talking, Ian McClain subconsciously glanced at the model dressing room and said, "Ryan, are you interested in going over to take a look?"


    "I don''t think the angels will reject you."


    Hearing this, Ryan suddenly thought that Scarlett Johansson had said the same thing back then, and it seemed that the model in the dressing room happened to be Cindy Crawford.


    "If you don''t want to be kicked out by Cindy." Ryan spread his hands and said, "You can try it."


    "Also, Sophia seems to be there too."


    Victoria''s Secret Angels may not mind being visited, but Cindy Crawford and Sofia Coppola may not be so easy to talk to.


    "Forget it, I don''t want to be kicked out by Sophia." Ian McClain quickly shook his head.


    With Sofia Coppola''s character, he will be kicked out almost 100%.


    At this time, Peter Jackson came over and said with some concern: "Can the event start earlier? I''m afraid the atmosphere outside the crowd is too crazy, and they can''t even control the scene."


    In the United States, there are not a few things like uncontrollable scenes.


    "do not worry."


    "I''ve had someone call the Los Angeles Police Department to ask for more officers. UU Reading " Ryan said with a smile.


    When calling, he also specifically mentioned the investigation progress of the "X-Men" crew poisoning incident, so as to avoid the LAPD deliberately delaying the increase in the number of police officers.


    Ian McLean didn''t stay long, nodded to Peter Jackson, and walked towards the dressing room. He needed to reapply his makeup.


    "Just now Ridley called to apologize and will try his best to persuade DreamWorks to delay the release of "Gladiator"."


    Peter Jackson lowered his voice and said, "He doesn''t want to see two films released at the same time."


    Ridley Scott is not only the director of "Gladiator", but also the director of "Black Hawk Down", and has a good cooperation with Orion Films.


    He didn''t want to see two films released at the same time.


    In this way, it will not only affect the box office of "Gladiator", but also the relationship with Orion Pictures.

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    "DreamWorks and Universal Pictures are the ones who can really decide, not Ridley Scott." Ryan said lightly.


    If you want to change DreamWorks'' decision, Ridley Scott can also try to convince Stephen Spielberg, but Universal Pictures!


    It''s almost impossible for him to convince Universal.


    However, the current situation of Universal Pictures is not very good. If there is no accident, it will change to a new owner. The French Vivendi Group will officially acquire Universal Pictures.


    "Okay, Peter, don''t worry about the competition from Gladiator."


    Ryan said confidently: "I have full confidence in you and "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."


    Facing the confident Ryan, Peter-Jackson couldn''t help showing a wry smile. Instead of becoming relieved, he became a little worried about gains and losses.


    After all, the investment in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is as high as 100 million U.S. dollars, in case the film hits the box office when it is released.


    Then what greets him will be a dark future.


    It can be said that with the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", Peter-Jackson has pressed his career prospects for the rest of his life.


    "The angels are ready."


    A senior manager from Victoria''s Secret came over, "They can start the show anytime."


    Ryan looked at the time. It was less than ten minutes before ten o''clock, and said, "Peter, ask the crew to get ready."


    "In another ten minutes, the angels can take the lead, and the rest of the cast will be the finale."


    "And ask someone to check the audio equipment again. I don''t want Enya to break down in the middle of singing."


    During the audition yesterday, the live audio equipment broke down once.


    Although the new equipment was replaced today, he felt that he should check it again.


    For a while, almost everyone became busy, and Ryan even checked the audio equipment himself.


    At 9:58, the famous Irish female singer Enya, who sang the film''s theme song, came to the runway and sang the film''s theme song "May It Be" gracefully.


    Just as the audience was intoxicated by the distant etherealness brought by the singing, the next moment, the singing changed and became passionate.


    Heidi Klum made her debut directly, her long black hair was hanging down, she was wearing a very unique tight-fitting leather jacket, her arm was wearing a bracelet with an ancient pattern, and she was holding a beautiful short bow in her hand, as if The legendary elf archer.


    The most amazing thing is that she reveals a large area of ??abdominal skin, which is so beautiful that it is so beautiful.


    "God, she''s so charming."


    An audience member on the side of the runway stared closely at Heidi Klum''s every move, his eyes almost popped out, "It''s even more charming than the description in the book."


    "Marco!" David reminded him, "She''s just a model, not a real elf."


    "Although I admit that she is indeed very charming."


    He speaks the voice of most readers of the original book.


    Even if they know that the ones coming out of the runway in front of them are not real elves, but angels from Victoria''s Secret.


    However, the crowd still burst into exclamation, as if seeing a real elf.


    Next, Adriana Lima, Gisele Bundchen, etc., beautiful elves and angels walked on the runway.


    "This is the CBS TV channel. I am walking by elves in front of my eyes, as if I am in a world belonging to elves."


    "In addition, the atmosphere at the scene is very crazy, and it is very likely to exceed the broadcast record set by Victoria''s Secret last year." The host shouted excitedly, feeling very excited.


    Last year''s Super Rugby ad campaign, Victoria''s Secret set a broadcast record when the fashion show was broadcast live and broadcast in Times Square, attracting 1.5 billion viewers around the world.


    "A very successful catwalk."


    Gail-Anne-Hurd looked at the angel on the runway through the glass and said: "At least hundreds of millions of viewers will choose to watch the broadcast."


    "These people will become crazy for the angels, even if only a small part of them choose to go to the cinema, it will bring an amazing box office figure."


    Gail-Anne-Hurd couldn''t help sighing, Ryan can often come up with some amazing plans when it comes to film promotion.


    For example, inviting a group of angels to play the role of elves in the film, and the Victoria''s Secret angels in front of the catwalk and so on.


    Ryan ignored Gail-Anne-Herd''s exclamation, but said to the staff on the side: "After the event is over, immediately send all the angels and actors away from the underground parking lot, and don''t stay in the hotel. "


    Once the angels and the cast and crew are surrounded by the crowd and enter the hotel, I''m afraid the scene will become uncontrollable.


    Not long after, the catwalk on the runway ended, and more than forty angels surrounded the Lord of the Rings team and the Elf Queen.


    The atmosphere on the scene reached its peak, and countless people shouted frantically, even wanting to rush to the runway.


    Fortunately, the worst didn''t happen. The Los Angeles Police Department temporarily sent a large number of police officers to maintain order. In addition, Orion Films and Victoria''s Secret also hired a large number of security personnel.


    Finally, the situation on the scene was under control.


    The mood of the news media has also become very excited. Many TV stations under the ABC TV network, HBO TV network, and CBS TV network broadcast the whole process live, and Yahoo also has live broadcasts of text and live photos.


    Even if "Gladiator" has the support of DreamWorks and Universal Pictures, it will become overshadowed by the huge scale of publicity in front of it.


    It can be predicted that in the next period of time, topics about Victoria''s Secret angels, elves, and "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will inevitably become hot topics in North America, Europe, and South America.


    On the Internet, the discussion about the three extends to every corner.


    On the official website of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", a large number of people left messages in a short period of time.


    "Three film shooting plans, an investment of up to 300 million U.S. dollars, and a group of beautiful elves and angels are really exciting."


    "God, I feel like Orion Pictures is about to make another blockbuster movie."


    "I really hope that the crew and Victoria''s Secret can hold another elf show. I will definitely go to the scene to see those beautiful elves with my own eyes."


    After a climax of interactive sessions, the angels and the crew members returned to the hotel one after another, and even changed their clothes before they were in a hurry, so they were transferred from the underground parking lot to another nearby hotel.


    However, the live event did not end there, there was also an auction session.


    After a while, Cindy Crawford came out wearing a set of very beautiful emerald underwear, standing in the center of the runway, as if she was a tall elf queen.


    This set of fantasy underwear called "Night of the Elves" took 350 hours to make and was hand-inlaid with nearly 7,000 gems, including emeralds, chrysoberyls and a very small amount of green diamonds. The weight of the whole set of underwear exceeds 760 carats. The starting bid was as high as $500,000.


    After some fierce bidding, it was finally auctioned by a Saudi rich man at a price of 3.7 million US dollars.


    All of a sudden, the hot topics on the Internet about Victoria''s Secret angels, elves, and "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" were directly overshadowed by this set of sky-high underwear, and replaced by pictures of "Elf Night" Beautiful pictures.


    However, as long as this set of sky-high underwear is mentioned, the elf queen and "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will definitely be mentioned.


    As the event came to an end, Ryan left the Hilton Hotel in an extended Lincoln. Peter Jackson, who was sitting in the car, finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    With the atmosphere of the event just now, the film is already half successful.


    "$3.7 million!"


    Peter Jackson was slightly surprised, "If I remember correctly, the production cost of this set of emerald underwear should not exceed 1 million US dollars."


    "To be precise, it''s less than $600,000." Ryan is very aware of the production cost of this set of underwear.


    "I thought you would bid to take it and give it away." Gail-Anne-Hurd, who was sitting on the side, looked sideways at Ryan and said, "After all, this is in line with your style."


    $3.7 million is only a small amount for Ryan.


    Some time ago, the first broadcast rights of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" alone were sold for 8.8 million US dollars.


    "I''d rather buy a diamond worth tens of millions of dollars than a set of exorbitant underwear." Ryan was a little speechless.


    To be honest, he really wanted to take this set of emerald underwear as a giftHowever, knowing that the production cost of it is less than 600,000 U.S. dollars, he would spend millions of dollars to take it, and let He always has a feeling of being taken advantage of.


    If he let Victoria''s Secret know his thoughts, I''m afraid he will have to regret telling Orion Films the production cost of the emerald underwear.


    Otherwise, the auction just now is very likely to fetch a sky-high price.


    Well, the price of 3.7 million US dollars is already a sky-high price.


    Of course, even if Ryan spends millions of dollars on the auction, the price of this set of emerald underwear will definitely not drop in the future, and may even rise in value.


    At least it is more valuable than the US dollar, and there are a lot of collectors who are willing to buy it.


    As soon as the event ended, a huge background picture was published on the Yahoo website, showing the elf queen and the Fellowship of the Ring surrounded by elves and angels.


    "The epic and magnificent scene is reappearing, and the elf angel and the Fellowship of the Ring team are about to embark on a journey."

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    Faced with the overwhelming publicity scale of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", DreamWorks and Universal Pictures were somewhat caught off guard.


    No one thought that the charm brought by the combination of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and the Victoria''s Secret Elf Angel is simply unmatched.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is not only an adaptation, the original book itself has a large readership, but what about "Gladiator"?"


    "The film "Gladiator", which is also an epic theme, is far less influential than "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"."


    Ridley-Scott tried his best to persuade, "It''s just a publicity event, and tens of thousands of people participated in the scene. I can''t imagine what kind of sensation this film will bring when it is released."


    "Based on the predictions of some media, there will be at least 1 billion viewers who chose to watch the broadcast of that big show."


    Although the data above, there may be some deviations, such as repeated viewings.


    But the real audience definitely exceeds hundreds of millions of people, a number that is enough to make people dumbfounded.


    "The release time of "Gladiator" has already been set on May 5."


    Donna Langley''s attitude is very tough, "Universal Pictures has invested a lot of publicity resources for this, and it is absolutely impossible to temporarily change the release date of the film."


    Hearing this, Ridley Scott looked at Stephen Spielberg. DreamWorks is the North American distributor of "Gladiator", and Universal Pictures is only responsible for part of the North American distribution.


    Stephen Spielberg frowned, lost in thought, trying to persuade Universal Pictures to agree to postpone the release time of "Gladiator" is a certain difficulty.


    However, Steven Spielberg agreed with Ridley Scott''s proposal.


    The investment in "Gladiator" is as high as more than 100 million US dollars, and it is best to avoid some unnecessary competition.


    What''s more, it is "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" elaborately produced by Orion Films. The readers and fans of the original book alone can bring a lot of box office revenue to the film.


    It''s just that Universal, obviously, doesn''t want to delay the film''s release.


    "Donna!"


    Stephen Spielberg couldn''t help but speak, and said: "Choose to release on the same weekend, the two films will bring very fierce competition, it is not a good choice for "Gladiator"."


    "We can definitely postpone the release of "Gladiator" by one to two weeks."


    With a buffer period of one to two weeks, the competition brought about by the two epic films will be reduced to an acceptable range.


    Donna Langley pondered for a while, but still insisted: "The release time of "Gladiator" will not change."


    "This is Universal''s decision."


    Having said that, she paused slightly, and continued: "Of course you can try to persuade Orion Films to postpone the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"."


    Convince Orion Pictures!


    Jeffrey Katzenberg said speechlessly, "Are you kidding me!"


    At this time, I went to the door and planned to persuade Orion Films to change the release time of the film, lest I be kicked out like an idiot.


    "I will personally explain to the executives of Universal Pictures that the release of "Gladiator" will be delayed by one to two weeks." After speaking, before anyone else could speak, Steven Spielberg stood up and left the meeting room.


    For a while, the conference room fell into silence.


    Donna Langley''s complexion changed, she was very dissatisfied with Steven Spielberg''s attitude, and said with some sarcasm: "The release time of "Mission: Impossible 2" co-operated by Paramount and Tom Cruise is also set at It''s mid-May."


    "DreamWorks'' choice will allow "Gladiator" to be attacked by two films."


    It is not that Universal Pictures does not agree to postpone the release time of "Gladiator", but that it will be delayed by one to two weeks once it is later.


    Then "Gladiator" will face Orion Pictures'' "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" two weeks before its release, and "Mission: Impossible 2" by Paramount and Tom Cruise in the next few weeks. .


    In other words, "Gladiator" will face the attack of two commercial blockbusters.


    Just when DreamWorks decided to postpone the release of "Gladiator", in the mansion in Bel Air, Ryan was drinking afternoon tea and chatting with Helen.


    "Isn''t the 178-minute screen time a bit too long!"


    Helen took a sip of coffee, looked at the seascape in the distance and said: "It is said that the screening time of "Gladiator" is also 171 minutes."


    Generally speaking, the screening time of most commercial films will be set at about two hours, and rarely exceed 140 minutes.


    Even, the showing time of some films is only about 100 minutes.


    The shorter the film''s screening time, the more times the auditorium can show it, which can increase box office revenue.


    "178 minutes isn''t a lot of running time for an epic film."


    Ryan glanced at Helen who was admiring the sea view, and said, "Even, many viewers feel that the time is too short."


    This is something fans of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring will recognize.


    Helen turned around, lowered her head, added some milk to the coffee, stirred it a few times, and suddenly asked, "Windtalker project, are you going to give it up to Touchstone and Michael Ovitz?"


    "Not ready, Orion Films has sold the project to Touchstone Films and Michael Ovitz." Ryan corrected her words.


    "Michael Eisner is working with Michael Ovitz again?" Helen was a little surprised.


    The relationship between the two in Disney before can be said to be very complicated, and it is definitely not very close.


    Ryan thought for a while, and said: "It seems that because of the conflict between Michael Eisner and Robert Iger, in the end Michael Eisner chose to cooperate with Michael Ovitz again, and agreed to operate in an integrated package. "Windtalker."


    The conflict between Michael Eisner and Robert Iger has been raging inside Disney, and the two can be said to be incompatible.


    In contrast, the conflict between Michael Eisner and Michael Ovitz is only a trivial matter.


    What''s more, Michael Ovitz left Disney a long time ago, and their conflicts no longer exist, and the "Godzilla" packaged by Michael Ovitz and Sony Pictures in one package was a success.


    Regardless of the evaluation, the film has at least achieved commercial success and brought a lot of profits to Sony Pictures.


    Michael Ovitz''s ability is absolutely beyond doubt.


    The most critical point is that Robert Iger has just become the chairman of Disney, which faintly threatens Michael Eisner''s status.


    The competition between the two in the previous life ended with the failure of Michael Eisner, and Robert Iger became the new helm of Disney.


    Helen was not very interested in the internal struggles in Disney, but talked about another thing, "There is one thing you have to be careful about. Another film "Pearl Harbor" produced by Touchstone is likely to be released in May next year. Released this month."


    "Memorial Day?" Ryan quickly thought of the specific release time of "Pearl Harbor", which is nothing more than Memorial Day in May.


    For a film about the attack on Pearl Harbor, choosing to release it on Memorial Day in May is definitely an excellent release date, and next year will be the 60th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.


    The next "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" will also be released in May.


    "That''s right." Helen counted briefly, "The release schedule of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" met the "Gladiator" jointly produced by DreamWorks and Paramount, and the "Gladiator" jointly produced by Paramount and Tom Cruise. Mission: Impossible 2."


    "The release schedule of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" next year may encounter the war blockbuster "Pearl Harbor" produced by Touchstone and Disney."


    "Ryan, you will face extremely fierce competition."


    May is the beginning of the summer season, and there will be large-scale commercial films released almost every year, unless, like "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", other film companies have to avoid it and choose other schedules for release.


    Otherwise, it is impossible to avoid facing competition.


    "Whether it''s "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" or "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" released next year, neither film will change its release schedule." Ryan took a sip of coffee, his tone full of confidence Said: "Even if we want to change the schedule it won''t be Orion Films."


    Just like facing the "Gladiator" produced by DreamWorks and Universal Pictures, Orion Pictures will not be afraid of competition and choose to change the release schedule of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    Even if the release schedule is changed, it should be "Gladiator" produced by DreamWorks and Universal Pictures.


    Unbeknownst to Ryan, Steven Spielberg has decided to delay the release of Gladiator.


    "To tell you a piece of news, Paramount and Tom Cruise''s "Mission: Impossible 2" will be released from May 24th to 26th." Ryan said a bit of news.


    Regardless of the fact that it was only delayed for two days, it still shows that Paramount and Tom Cruise want to avoid the competition they bring.


    Another point is that Friday, May 26th is considered the best weekend in the summer vacation. The three-day holiday ends on the weekends of 26th, 27th, and 28th. Monday happens to be the Memorial Day, with a one-day holiday.


    Helen looked over with questioning eyes, and Ryan explained: "Tom Cruise has seen the trial screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", was shocked by the scenes in the film, and decided to make "Mission: Impossible 2" The release time was pushed to June, but Paramount didn''t agree."


    "It seems that I also took the time to watch the trial screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring." Helen was obviously a little surprised.


    A movie that can shock Tom Cruise and definitely delay the release of "Mission: Impossible 2" is enough to say that "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is extraordinary.


    "Sorry, the last trial screening is over, you can only wait until the premiere of the film." Ryan spread his hands.


    Tom Cruise saw the final preview of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.


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    The test screening is a kind of early detection for an upcoming film. Most of the films that hold the test screening will modify or re-edit the content of the film based on the feedback from the audience.


    However, for "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", the test screening is more like a publicity warm-up.


    The data feedback from the audience at the test screening has already exceeded the expectations of many people in Orion Films.


    Inside the conference room of Orion Films, there were Peter Jackson, Gail Anne Hurd, and a group of senior management.


    This is the last regular meeting before the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    With an excited look on his face, Jon Fertimer said in a high voice: "The number of broadcast audiences for the Victoria''s Secret Fairy Angel show yesterday is expected to exceed 1 billion."


    "There are also detailed statistics on the test screenings of the film last month."


    While talking, the staff next to him handed over statistical data to everyone.


    Peter Jackson couldn''t wait to look down, "More than 1,500 test audiences gave an average score of A+, among which 352 readers of the original book gave a score of A or above..."


    Although most of the people in the conference room already knew the approximate data of the preview site, they still couldn''t help showing a look of surprise at this time, and some couldn''t believe it.


    Ryan was the only one with a relatively calm expression. The original version of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was a hit at the box office and word of mouth, and was even praised by fans.


    Right now is just the beginning.


    Michael Kuhn looked at the data in his hand, his eyes almost popped out.


    The quality of the film "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is very good, coupled with the overwhelming reputation of the audience at the test screening, although it has not yet been released, it has already revealed a little potential for big sales.


    Ryan glanced at everyone, and said: "The theater company will at least provide a screening scale of 3,500 movie theaters, and give an A+ market commercial evaluation."


    Speaking of this, Ryan paused for a moment, and continued: "You can continue to invest in the promotional activities of the film."


    A��Market commercial evaluation is the highest level of commercial evaluation that theater companies can give, and the scale of screenings in 3,500 movie theaters is also the maximum limit that North American theater companies can give.


    It all shows that theater companies are very optimistic about the box office prospects of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    For a film that can start to detonate the box office market in the summer, theater companies will definitely not be stingy with resources.


    The only thing to worry about is the intense competition for summer slots.


    In fact, the intensity of the beginning of next year''s summer file is still higher than that of this year''s summer file. In addition to "Pearl Harbor" and "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", there are also films jointly produced by Orion Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studios. "Shrek," and "The Mummy Returns" from Universal Pictures.


    A little earlier, there was also the war blockbuster "Attack to the City" with an investment of 68 million US dollars.


    However, Ryan is not worried, as long as "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" is released at the box office, it will explode with amazing reputation.


    With the release date of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" next year, other films will naturally choose to change their schedules to avoid a **** mess.


    At the end of the meeting, Ryan called Nancy Utley into the office to sit down.


    "Just got the news that DreamWorks has decided to postpone the release of "Gladiator", probably on the third weekend of May."


    Nancy Utley was somewhat surprised, "It seems that Stephen Spielberg made the decision."


    "A very wise choice." Ryan couldn''t help but secretly sighed, DreamWorks and Steven Spielberg made a very wise decision.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "Gladiator" were released at the same time, so it would be a disaster for DreamWorks and Universal Pictures.


    "In this way, there will be only one major commercial film "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" released in early May." He shrugged, which is good news for Orion Pictures.


    Of course, this is only the beginning of May, and there will still be an exciting competitive environment in the middle of May.


    It is almost impossible to have no competition during the summer vacation.


    But Ryan has never been afraid of competition on the surface.


    "In addition, Paramount intends to cooperate with us to shoot "Transformers"." Nancy - Utley said.


    "What about the conditions?" Ryan raised his head and asked.


    "Paramount said that they can bear half of the film''s investment and jointly be responsible for the global distribution of the film with Orion Pictures." Nancy Utley said after a moment of hesitation.


    Such a cooperation condition is obviously impossible to impress Orion Films.


    "Reject." Ryan chose to refuse without hesitation.


    How could he agree to only bear half of the investment ratio and share the profits brought by the global distribution of the film, which is almost equivalent to giving Paramount half of the benefits for nothing.


    Unless Paramount can come up with conditions that make him tempted.


    "and also��"


    Nancy Utley glanced at Ryan and said, "Peter Jackson proposed to increase the production cost of special effects for the remaining two follow-up films."


    The budget of the entire trilogy is as high as 300 million U.S. dollars, which is slightly higher than the original version, but not a lot, and the production cost of special effects is not so generous.


    "You can agree." Ryan only hesitated for a moment before choosing to agree.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will be released soon. According to the box office and word-of-mouth of the original version, the special effects production costs of the next two films will inevitably need to increase.


    During the discussion with Nancy Utley, there was a loud protest downstairs suddenly,


    Ryan couldn''t help frowning, and asked, "What''s going on!"


    Nancy Utley also looked blank, obviously she didn''t know what happened.


    At this time, Sofia Coppola hurriedly opened the door and walked in, saying in a very fast tone, "It''s the protesters following from New Zealand."


    "The Lord of the Rings" is recognized as the most difficult epic to adapt. Many readers and fans of the original book expressed strong protests against the upcoming "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", believing that Orion Pictures will destroy "The Lord of the Rings" .


    "This matter must be resolved as soon as possible, otherwise it will be very troublesome."


    Through the window of the office, Sofia Coppola could clearly see a large number of protesters gathered at the gate of Orion Films, "When I was in the New Zealand studio, many readers and fans of the original book organized to protest, which caused damage to the film crew. Not a small obstacle."


    "It''s just that I didn''t expect it to come to the door of Orion Films now?"


    She felt a little strange, New Zealand was far away from Los Angeles, and the air tickets for a group of people alone were not a small amount.


    Nancy Utley suddenly worried and asked, "Will it affect the premiere of the film?"


    If a large number of protesters gather outside the premiere, it goes without saying that it will inevitably affect the film''s premiere, and even the premiere box office.


    Ryan got up and walked to the window, and glanced down, his face somewhat ugly.


    At this time, there were at least hundreds of protesters downstairs, holding up banners and shouting loudly, expressing their dissatisfaction with "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", and he even faintly saw the Fox TV news broadcast van.


    "Call Helen and see if she can contact some fans of the original "Lord of the Rings"." Ryan quickly made a decision.


    Since someone wants to see his jokes with Orion Films, he doesn''t mind playing it a little bigger.


    The best way to deal with protesting crowds is to fight protests with protests.


    In this way, the attention of the media can be diverted to the protesters on both sides.


    Sofia Coppola''s heart moved, and she immediately understood Ryan''s plan, "There should be no problem."


    At that moment, she took out her mobile phone and called Helen.


    Nancy-Utley glanced at the two thoughtfully, and said to herself, "Could it be that you contacted Helen to hire an extra?"


    "That''s a pretty good idea."


    In fact, the moment Ryan saw the Fox TV news broadcast van, it was not difficult to think of Twentieth Century Fox.


    The commercial blockbusters that are released every summer almost always encounter all kinds of troubles, and there are often countless interests behind them.


    To put it bluntly, it is the support of a large number of Hollywood film companies and crews, or simply a farce created by some media.


    Less than an hour later, on both sides of the Orion Films building, hundreds of people came one after another, holding placards and banners, standing opposite the protesting crowd, and shouting loudly.


    "Support Director Peter Jackson!"


    "Peter Jackson get out!"


    "This film will ruin The Lord of the Rings!"


    "Supporting the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring..."


    A very interesting scene The two parties seem to have known each other for a long time, and their actions are very tacit, each shouting vigorously without interfering with each other.


    The police officers who came to maintain order were stunned. The expected scene of scolding each other and even the scene of gang fights did not appear.


    The protest crowds on both sides were very orderly, like a shouting show.


    "A farce." Ryan rubbed his temples speechlessly.


    Obviously, neither side is a real protest crowd, even if there are only a very small number of them, most of them are extras from economic companies.


    For them, protest is just a job, and physical conflict will not break out for it.


    Unless someone is willing to provide enough compensation.

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    On the day of the premiere of the film, crowds were everywhere outside the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, densely packed.


    On the red carpet, Hollywood stars in custom-made dresses greeted with smiles.


    In addition, there are a group of elves and angels from Victoria''s Secret.


    The atmosphere was very warm.


    The only unharmonious voice was that there were two people facing each other outside the premiere scene.


    One group of people is the protest group, and the other group is the protest crowd from Star Brokerage Company.


    The two are well distinguished.


    The protesters from the Star Brokerage Company not only uniformly wore custom-made clothes, but also received the support of the "Lord of the Rings" Fan Association.


    This is an unofficial organization, and the crew of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has cooperated with the other party in some activities.


    Through the car window, Stephen Spielberg saw the crowds of people, and felt the charm of "Lord of the Rings" up close for the first time.


    "The adaptation copyright of this work seems to have been snatched by Orion Films from New Line Films at first." Stephen Spielberg looked sideways at Ridley Scott and asked.


    He doesn''t know much about this film, he has only heard about it.


    "The director of this film, Peter Jackson, originally planned to cooperate with Miramax Films, but in the end, the adaptation rights were bought by Orion Films."


    Ridley Scott thought for a moment and said, "Robert Shay, the president of New Line Pictures, is also interested in this project."


    Miramax Films!


    A hint of sarcasm appeared on the corner of Steven Spielberg''s mouth. With the strength of the Wayne Brothers, it is impossible to come up with a budget of 300 million US dollars at one time.


    But Robert Shea''s vision and courage might put a lot of money into the "Lord of the Rings" project, just like when New Line Pictures got the distribution rights of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".


    "Robert has always had a good eye."


    "By the way, what is the scale of the film''s first day of release?" He suddenly asked curiously.


    "3,600 movie theaters." Ridley-Scott said with a hint of envy in his tone, "The cinema company has temporarily increased the screening scale of at least 100 movie theaters."


    The scale of the first day of release is 3,600 cinemas!


    Stephen Spielberg became silent, and the scale of the release of "Gladiator" was less than 3,100 theaters.


    This is still backed by Universal Pictures.


    But even with the support of Universal Pictures, there is still a gap of more than 500 movie theaters in the release scale of the two films.


    From this point, it can be seen that theater companies are very optimistic about the prospect of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    "According to the news from the theater company, the test screening of this film is very good. Many viewers think that this is a classic film, and..."


    Ridley-Scott suddenly said bitterly: "The theater company believes that this film has an A�� commercial evaluation."


    The last movie that a theater company gave an A�� commercial evaluation was "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace"? Or "Inception"!


    There is absolutely no good news for Gladiator.


    If not, Ridley-Scott will not insist on changing the release time of "Gladiator".


    After a while, the car stopped, and the two walked onto the red carpet with smiles on their faces, waving hello to the crowd on both sides from time to time, without any worries from the conversation just now.


    Ryan was slightly surprised by the arrival of Stephen Spielberg. Orion Pictures only sent an invitation letter to DreamWorks symbolically, but he did not expect that Stephen Spielberg actually came.


    In fact, Steven Spielberg just wanted to see "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" earlier, and choosing to accept the invitation to the premiere of the film was the best way.


    "The protest crowd outside is!"


    Cindy Crawford held Ryan''s arm, heard the voices of protest and support from outside, and couldn''t help asking worriedly: "Will the protest affect the premiere!"


    "Don''t worry, it''s just a farce." Ryan greeted Jonathan Mostow not far away, walked to the screening hall with Cindy Crawford, and said, "This film Can''t fail."


    During the release of the original "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, there were also a large number of fans protesting and opposing.


    But the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy not only sold well at the box office, but also became a recognized classic film. Those voices of protest and opposition naturally disappeared.


    Even when the first screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is over, there will naturally be a large number of audiences who are shocked by the film, and they will spontaneously organize to refute.


    This is not some extras, but a real audience.


    Never underestimate the persistence of fans.


    Looking at the confident Ryan, Cindy Crawford''s eyes flashed with fascination, "This film will definitely be a success."


    Ryan smiled, went to the seat and sat down, and talked about another thing, "The next 007 series film is expected to start filming next year, and I will ask the crew to send you an audition invitation .��


    007 series of films!


    Bond girl!


    Cindy Crawford''s eyes flashed with surprise. Her role in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" seemed to be very good at first glance.


    But in fact, at most it can be regarded as an important supporting role, and there is not much room for development.


    The 007 series is different. Every Bond girl is an important role in the film and can get a lot of attention, just like the Bond girl Sophie Marceau in the last 007 film, which amazed countless media and audiences .


    "Do I need to make some preparations in advance?" She asked in a low voice.


    "It''s best to accept some simple flexibility training." Ryan explained: "This is an action movie, and the heroine is likely to have action shots."


    The script hasn''t come out yet, and he doesn''t know whether the Bond girl in the film has any action scenes.


    Of course, there is no harm in receiving some simple training in advance.


    "Of course, you can also wait for the script to come out. After all, you still have other work to do." He added.


    "I see." Cindy Crawford pointed to the big screen and said, "My focus right now is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."


    For some time now, she has tasted the rewards of being an elf queen.


    No matter what occasion you attend, as long as you talk about the filming of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and the feeling of playing the Elven Queen, etc., you will definitely become the focus of the audience.


    She is also full of confidence in the release of this film.


    There are also many viewers who have watched the trailer, and they are also full of confidence in this film.


    Although many viewers are skeptical about "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", most viewers have a faint expectation.


    "Come on, Bill."


    Jeremy Howard couldn''t help urging his friend to go to the toilet with him, "I don''t want to miss an important scene because I''m in a hurry to pee."


    "Please, didn''t you see the protesters outside just now!" Bill Irwin complained, standing up and walking towards the toiletPeter Jackson will destroy "Lord of the Rings". "


    Hearing his companion''s slanderous words, Jeremy Howard turned around and said confidently: "Don''t forget, the production company of this film is Orion Films."


    "A studio that never disappoints its audience."


    Thinking of the blockbuster films produced by Orion Films, Bill Irwin''s tone changed, "Of course I know that the film production company is Orion Films, otherwise I wouldn''t have come from Chicago to Los Angeles to attend the premiere of the film. "


    He thinks as do most viewers, and Orion Pictures never disappoints.


    Well, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is indeed a classic film that will not disappoint most viewers.


    Of course, no film is perfect, at least "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is not, some people must like it, some people don''t like it.


    It''s just that the vast majority of the audience will like it, and only a small part of the audience will dislike it.


    As for Orion Pictures!


    For "Black Hawk Down," which was released in April, the North American box office of the film has exceeded 86.3 million US dollars, while the overseas box office is so-so.


    "Tomb Raider", which was released earlier, will be officially released in North America. The North American box office reached 148 million US dollars, the overseas box office was 113 million US dollars, and the global box office of the film was 261 million US dollars, which is much more than the original version.


    In addition, the North American box office of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" also exceeded 100 million US dollars, and the overseas box office also exceeded 100 million US dollars.


    It can be said that the films produced by Orion Films have almost become synonymous with blockbusters.


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    The interaction between the main creative members of the crew and the Victoria''s Secret Angels ended, the lights in the projection hall dimmed, and the opening title of Orion Films appeared on the big screen.


    Immediately afterwards, on the pitch-black screen, a low-pitched female voice monologue faintly sounded.


    "The world has changed, I know from the water..."


    "I know from Middle-earth..."


    "I know from the wind..."


    "The traces left by the ancient times have been lost, because there are no living ones, and they can still remember..."


    The tone of the voice is very strange, not the usual American English or Cockney pronunciation, but the Quenya from the original book.


    It is a language created by the original author, J.R.R. Tolkien.


    As soon as the screening of the film started, it brought a surprise to the readers and fans of the original book.


    Someone can really speak Quenya, and it''s still on the big screen. I can''t help but look forward to the next plot.


    In fact, in order to accurately restore the Quenya language, the crew specially invited several Finnish linguists to repeatedly correct the pronunciation of each word, and only then did the Quenya language on the screen be restored.


    Next, the deep Quenya sounded again.


    "This story begins with the casting of the Ring of Power, three of which were given to the elves, the immortals, the most beautiful and wise among all living beings, seven to the dwarf princes, outstanding miners, and the other nine..."


    There are so many plots in the original book that it is impossible to show them one by one in the film. The whole story background can only be shown one by one through the monologue at the beginning of the film.


    Orion Films has discussed internally that in the future it will plan to film two short stories, "The Silmarillion" and "The Hobbit".


    Among them, "The Hobbit" is regarded as the prequel of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, while "The Silmarillion" records many chapters from before the beginning of the universe to the end of the main story.


    Next, the movie reached its climax. An unprecedented battle gradually appeared on the screen. The astonishingly large allied forces of humans and elves gathered from all directions to fight against the ugly Modo monster.


    The war scenes in the film are very touching.


    "A magnificent epic battlefield!"


    Stephen Spielberg looked at the screen, his brows were tightly furrowed, and there seemed to be a hint of disbelief.


    The epic battlefield on a grand scale has always been the weakness of Hollywood movies.


    However, a huge and magnificent battlefield appeared on the screen in front of him, an epic picture far surpassing "Gladiator".


    Ridley-Scott looked at the screen without saying a word, and the look in his eyes was very complicated, as if revealing a trace of luck.


    If "Gladiator" is not postponed, but continues to be released according to the original release time, I''m afraid it will be an unprecedented failure.


    The war scene is over, the Supreme Lord of the Rings has not been destroyed by the coalition forces, and the evil still remains.


    The next moment, the scene on the screen changed, and the verdant vegetation, sturdy trees, clear river, orderly bankers, and the legendary Hobbit all appeared in front of the audience.


    For some loyal readers and fans of the original book, it is not difficult to find that many places have been changed in the film, and many plots in the original book have been omitted, which makes them somewhat disappointed.


    However, the epic war just now, the alliance between humans and elves, has satisfied many people.


    After all, the length of the film is limited, and it is impossible to show the plots in the original work one by one.


    However, when Shire and the Hobbit appeared, they couldn''t help but make people''s eyes shine again.


    The Shire on the screen is almost exactly the same as the Shire described in the original book, full of natural, rich and pastoral scenery everywhere.


    "God!"


    Jeremy Howard couldn''t help exclaiming, "The crew found the real Shire."


    The audience on the side also showed a fascinated look in their eyes, and said hesitantly: "This should be a scene built by the crew, and it is impossible for Shire to exist in reality."


    Naturally, it is impossible for Shire to exist in reality.


    But the crew can create a Shire according to the description in the original work.


    Peter Jackson not only asked the crew to hire people to plant trees, but also to plant crops. After spending a lot of time, manpower and material resources, he finally restored Shire.


    "It''s a beautiful scenery, and it can be used as one of the vacation spots in the future." Ryan turned to look at Cindy Crawford and said.


    "You can come to visit after a while." Cindy Crawford shrugged and said, "I will show you around Shire myself."


    She is very familiar with Charles in the film.


    This is one of the important shooting locations of the crew. The following two films will also be filmed in Shire. It is also one of the tourism projects that Orion Films cooperates with the New Zealand government.


    After a while, Frodo, Sam, Gandalf, Merry and other characters appeared one by one.


    From the character race, appearance to clothing, props, etc., all the descriptions in the original work are restored.


    It seems that J. R. R. Tolkien created the scene according to the film.


    It can be said that the character modeling shown in the film has been recognized by most of the original readers and fans.


    For a while, there was silence in the auditorium, only the sound from the stereo.


    In fact, the plot of the whole film is somewhat procrastinated and the pace is very slow.


    If it weren''t for the epic battle at the beginning of the film, I am afraid that some viewers who have not read the original work would have lost interest long ago.


    However!


    No yet.


    As the Fellowship of the Ring embarks on their journey on the screen, the pace of the film suddenly picks up.


    In the picture taken from a high altitude, above the majestic mountains, several members of the Fellowship of the Ring expedition marched in a single file.


    Along the way, in addition to escaping the pursuit of Sauron''s minions, the Black Knight and Orcs, the Fellowship of the Ring also has to resist the evil temptation from the Supreme Lord of the Rings. The future is full of difficulties.


    "This is New Zealand? How is it possible! I just went to New Zealand not long ago."


    "I really want to know the filming location of the crew, the scenery is simply too charming."


    "Honey, how about we take a holiday together in New Zealand next month? Take the Fellowship of the Ring route."


    Ridley-Scott''s whole person fell into confusion, with the charm created by "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" on the screen.


    Even if the release time of "Gladiator" is postponed, I''m afraid it will face a huge impact.


    The release time of the two films is close, and they are both epic films. The media and audiences will inevitably compare the two films together.


    He can even imagine that "Gladiator" will usher in overwhelming doubts.


    "The people from Universal Pictures should really come over and take a look." Ridley Scott said through gritted teeth.


    Stephen Spielberg opened his mouth, and finally said silently: "Ridley, let''s go back and talk about it."


    If we talk about the first part of the film, Stephen Spielberg only felt a little shock, and didn''t bring much feeling.


    But as the Fellowship of the Ring embarks on its journey, all kinds of incidents and climaxes in the film continue, and he is deeply attracted.


    Thinking of this, Steven Spielberg glanced around, and many invited guests were also immersed in the plot of the film.


    It is enough to show that the charm brought by "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is irresistible even to many Hollywood stars and directors.


    Of course, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is essentially a commercial film with a very simple plot theme, which is nothing more than various obstacles in the process of destroying the Supreme Lord of the Rings.


    The plot almost revolves around the Fellowship of the Ring expedition, and the rest, whether it is Modo and Minas Morgul, or Isengard, etc., only have very few shots.


    Even, the elf queen played by Cindy Crawford has only a short shot from beginning to end.


    This is also impossible.


    First of all, this is a commercial film, and secondly, it is an epic film, including "Gladiator" jointly produced by DreamWorks and Universal Pictures itself is also a commercial film by definition, and the film company needs to get enough box office.


    Therefore, when editing the film, a large number of irrelevant shots were deleted, including the elf queen played by Cindy Crawford.


    There''s no way the Elven Queen could be a major character in the film.


    The protagonist in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" can only be the Fellowship of the Ring.


    For example, the kind-hearted hobbit Frodo-Baggins, the well-known Maya Gandalf, the direct descendant of Gondor, and Aragorn who grew up in Rivendell, the valley of elves.


    This is exactly what Stephen Spielberg is worried about.


    A traditional epic film, even if it has an impact on "Gladiator", it is estimated that it will not be too much.


    But a film that perfectly combines commercial and epic can even be called a classic film. For the upcoming "Gladiator", it is no less than a blow to the head.


    Let DreamWorks be unable to advance or retreat.

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    Roger Albert sat quietly on the seat, deeply attracted by the picture on the screen.


    He even couldn''t believe it, this is a film produced by Orion Films.


    As we all know, the focus of Orion Films has always been on the release of commercial films, with thrilling action scenes for a long time to win the audience''s attention.


    Or a horror thriller with charming female characters, which is also the usual style of Orion Pictures.


    The only distinctive film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is a Chinese film.


    However, the film produced by Orion Films in front of him surprised Roger Albert.


    It is obviously a typical commercial film, but the plot in the film is perfectly created.


    Like a dreamlike epic opening, it is completely different from the previous films produced by Orion Films.


    To put it simply, this film is a combination of business and art, and the director of the film, Peter Jackson, did it perfectly.


    Roger Ebert has to admit that this is a very good film, and he is even going to go back and praise it.


    Of course, as a professional film critic, Roger Ebert will definitely receive the remuneration from Orion Films in advance.


    At the end of the plot of the film, the Fellowship of the Ring suffered heavy losses, Gandalf sacrificed, Sam and Frodo left, and Merry was forcibly taken away by the orcs.


    At this point, the Fellowship of the Ring expedition reached its destination with difficulty.


    However, everything is not the end, just the beginning.


    A new start.


    The elegant ending song sounded in the auditorium.


    In the ethereal and beautiful singing, the screening of the entire film "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" ended, and a group of crew members appeared on the screen with subtitles.


    The length of the entire film is close to 3 hours, which still makes the audience feel that the time is too short.


    Many people feel that the whole film seems to have just begun, and they are still indulging in the story, and the film has already ended.


    Not just one person thought this way, most of the audience in the premiere felt this way.


    Suddenly, the singing stopped, and there was a loud cry of killing, and a shocking scene appeared on the screen. There were dense army of orcs all over the mountains and plains, as if there was no end in sight.


    The next moment, a tragic horn sounded in the city, the horn of Helm''s Deep.


    Amidst the sound of the horn, a cavalry rushed out from the city gate. With a solemn and solemn atmosphere, they charged bravely and fearlessly towards the endless orc army.


    Many readers of the original book recognized that this was the Battle of Helm''s Deep, one of the most classic and tragic battles in the original book.


    At this point, the official screening of the film ended, and the date of the trailer appeared on the screen, "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" in May 2001.


    Seeing this, countless audience members shouted loudly, which turned into a huge voice and echoed in the screening hall.


    "The Twin Towers!"


    "The Twin Towers!"


    "The Twin Towers!"


    "Twin Towers...


    For a time, in more than 3,600 movie theaters in North America, the shouts of The Two Towers rang out.


    Several minutes passed, and the sound still showed no sign of stopping.


    "Congratulations, Peter."


    Ryan stood up and hugged Peter Jackson, "You created a classic movie."


    "It was us, we did it." Peter Jackson''s eyes were red.


    He couldn''t believe the scene at the scene.


    "This is me, this is the movie I star in." Elijah Wood, the youngest, jumped up excitedly.


    Ian McLean hugged him in his arms, "Pay attention to your image, you are the dream idol of countless people now."


    "Damn the image, let them go to hell." Elijah Wood directly exposed the foul language and shouted excitedly: "We finally succeeded."


    Orlando Bloom shook his fist violently, venting his excitement, "Let those **** die."


    The entire crew became extremely excited, completely releasing their long-suppressed emotions.


    An investment of up to 300 million U.S. dollars and a shooting time of more than two years, as well as countless voices of doubt from the media, as well as those protest groups.


    All the crew members were under too much pressure.


    Until now, they can finally cheer loudly and tell anyone that "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will not fail, and the journey of the Fellowship of the Ring is just the beginning.


    Ryan calmed down a bit, and the final battle of Helm''s Deep made him excited.


    The Battle of Helm''s Deep shaped by Peter Jackson has reached the peak of the Western cold weapon war, and it is almost impossible to be surpassed.


    "Okay, everyone, control your emotions and prepare to go on stage and call the curtain."


    "This will be your honor." Ryan did not choose to take the stage to call the curtain, but stayed.


    It''s an honor that belongs to the entire crew, not him.


    Peter-Jackson nodded vigorously, and greeted the main creators of the crew to come on stage.


    "Congratulations, Ryan."


    George Lucas came over and sincerely congratulated and said: "This is a very good classic film, and Orion Films will once again dominate this year''s summer vacation."


    Last year''s summer file, "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" dominated the first half of the summer file, and "Inception" produced by Orion Films dominated the second half of the summer file.


    However, this year''s summer file still belongs to Orion Pictures and belongs to "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    "The next one, "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" is going to be released in May next year!" He asked a very concerned question,


    According to the preview date on the screen just now, "The Lord of the Rings: The Rider of the Two Towers" will be released in May next year.


    Then, as the last "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", it will also be released in the summer of May 2002.


    With the filming plan of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones", it will probably be released in the summer of 2002, which is about the same time as the release time of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    So George Lucas is very concerned about the release schedule of the next two films, and he doesn''t want to crash with the release schedule of the last "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    Not to mention the "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" just shown, just the Battle of Helm''s Deep in the trailer, which made him feel excited.


    With the fans and word-of-mouth accumulated in the first two films, the release of the last "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is bound to be unstoppable.


    Even "Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones" may not be able to withstand it.


    "Not only "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", the last "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" will probably be released in May of next year." Ryan seems to have no intention of revealing the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" time.


    George Lucas didn''t want The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, and Ryan didn''t want Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones.


    "Remember to ask Sophia to send me an invitation letter then."


    George Lucas got the news he wanted and couldn''t help but smile and said, "The trailer just now is really amazing, I don''t want to miss it."


    The trailer just now brought him a little inspiration. Perhaps there could be an easter egg at the end of the next "Star Wars: Episode 2: Attack of the Clones"!


    As for the release date of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones", he needs to have a good discussion with 20th Century Fox when the filming is over, and try to avoid "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    Not to mention "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", but the enthusiastic response brought about by "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" made the crews of several films released in May frown.


    ��Fortunately, Dinosaur is an animated feature film.��


    Eric Layton glanced at Stephen Spielberg not far away, and said, "DreamWorks and Universal Pictures may have encountered an unsolvable problem."


    "Dinosaur" is an animated feature film produced by Disney with a budget of up to 127 million U.S. dollars. The release time is May 19.


    Same release date as Gladiator.


    But as an animated feature film, I don''t worry much about the competition between "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" and "Gladiator".


    After all, there is no overlapping audience.


    Ralph Zordon sighed, "Orion Films has produced another blockbuster film."


    "It is said that the animation department established by Blue Sky Studios and Orion Pictures is producing two 3D animation feature films at the same time, and Orion Pictures has also invested in a 3D animation feature film of DreamWorks Animation Studio."


    "By contrast, when it comes to 3D animated feature films, we have to rely on Pixar Animation Studios."


    Compared with Orion Pictures'' achievements in live-action movies, he is more worried about the opponent''s ambitions in 3D animated feature films.


    "Ralph, don''t worry, the top management of the company will soon..." Eric Layton was just halfway through.


    There was another loud shout in the auditorium.


    "The Two Towers! The Two Towers! The Two Towers! The Two Towers!..."

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    The main creators of the crew called the curtain call many times, and finally amidst the shouts, the audience left one after another.


    Almost at the same time, protests sounded again at the gate of the China Grand Theater.


    However, this time they will be greeted with countless ridicules.


    "Are they idiots? To protest a classic film!"


    "A group of protesters who haven''t seen the screening? Just speechless."


    "I guess they don''t even know what kind of film they are protesting against."


    Looking at the crowd of protesters in front of him, Bill Irwin suddenly shouted loudly, "I want to protest against these protesters. A group of people who have not seen the screening are not worthy of defaming this film."


    After finishing speaking, Bill Irwin walked straight towards the crowd of protesters and shouted loudly, "I protest you protesters!"


    Jeremy Howard hesitated, and followed Bill Irwin over.


    Not long after, more and more spectators who had just left the venue began to gather around the protesting crowd, bursts of protesting voices erupted.


    For a moment, a flash of panic flashed in the eyes of many protesters. Not only were more and more people gathered around, but they were also very enthusiastic. If not done well, it would turn into a large-scale conflict.


    This is not within their scope of business.


    Many timid protesters sneaked into the crowd and left.


    There are also many real protesters who hesitated a little and chose to go to the nearest cinema to watch "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    If this film is useless, come back and continue to protest.


    There are only a handful of protesters left, still struggling.


    After all, many people need to earn commissions.


    Outside a movie theater in Los Angeles, a reporter from ABC TV was interviewing a theater staff member.


    "The attendance for this film was very high."


    The staff said to the reporter: "Maybe "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" will create a miracle, surpassing "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" released at the same time last year."


    "Can you explain why in detail!" the reporter asked curiously holding the microphone.


    "How should I put it?" The staff thought for a moment and said, "This film seems to be able to arouse the emotions of the audience, and make people feel a sense of excitement."


    "And, in our theater alone, we have three screens dedicated to Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, each with 430 seats."


    "But..." There was a look of shock in the staff''s eyes, and he said, "Even the auditorium with the least number of people has sold more than 380 tickets, and the auditorium with the largest number of people has fully sold out." 412 tickets."


    "There are many indications that the film ''Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' is likely to break the box office record for a film released in May."


    The attendance rate of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has reached more than 90%, which can no longer be described as a bestseller.


    It can be said that it has caused a trend.


    The reporter exclaimed, and then continued to ask: "Is it breaking the record created by George Lukes and "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace"!"


    "Yes." The staff said with a happy smile: "In last year''s summer, Ryan Gosling and "Inception" set a box office record for films released in July."


    "This year''s summer season has just begun, and "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" produced by Orion Films has shown signs of being a big hit, and it is likely to set a new box office record."


    There are many beneficiaries of the great sales of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring". In addition to Orion Pictures and the main creative staff of the crew, a group of theater companies are obviously one of the biggest beneficiaries.


    What''s more, in the following July, Orion Films will release another commercial film with an investment of over 100 million US dollars, "X-Men" directed by Ryan Gosling.


    Based on the North American box office of Ryan Gosling''s previously produced films, theater companies expect the North American box office of "X-Men" to reach at least US$200 million.


    This is not a random calculation, but the response of the internal test screening of "X-Men", which has generally been recognized commercially.


    Moreover, unlike ordinary commercial films, the sales of peripheral products of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" are very gratifying.


    When he came out of the theater just now, he saw a crowd of spectators around the counter selling peripheral goods


    Based on his experience, it is estimated that the revenue brought by peripheral products of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will not be much lower than the box office.


    In addition, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is only the beginning of the trilogy, and "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" will be released in May next year.


    Under the night, the bustling Los Angeles gradually became quieter.


    But above the Orion Films Building, the lights are still bright.


    Ryan, Nancy Utley, Sofia Coppola, Cindy Crawford, and Peter Jackson sat together, without any intention of taking a break, and did not choose to talk, but browsed the Internet absently comments on .


    "Orion Films seems to be synonymous with classic movies. From "Terminator 3" to the just-released "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring," all of them are classic movies."


    Ryan shrugged. Orion Films has become synonymous with classic films, which is naturally a good thing. Not to mention the commercial value brought by the brand effect, just because of this, the audience who chooses to enter the cinema can bring a lot of money. long-term income.


    Of course, there is also a bad side. If the film produced by Orion Films hits the box office when it is released, it will inevitably face a lot of doubts.


    But, at least for now, nothing to worry about.


    "Peter Jackson, he is an outstanding director. The shocking effect of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and the tragic battle of Helm''s Deep in the ending egg of the film seem to illustrate For one thing, he created a classic movie."


    "Don''t just focus on the director of the film, Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is an Orion Films production.


    It is said that the planner of the whole project is Ryan Gosling, who personally decided to buy the copyright of the original adaptation, which was directed by Peter Jackson, and even agreed with Orion Pictures to invest up to 300 million US dollars. "


    The midnight show, not long after the show ended, many people found out some information about the crew,


    Including Ryan''s decision to buy the copyright of the original adaptation, obtain the distribution rights from MGM, choose Peter Jackson as the director of the film, and invest as much as 300 million US dollars in the entire project.


    After watching for a while, Ryan felt that his eyes were a little dry, so he couldn''t help but look up at a few people, and his eyes fell on Sofia Coppola, "Sofia, ask, have you got the specific box office statistics!"


    As soon as this remark came out, the eyes of several people fell on Sofia Coppola.


    Although the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" received a very good response, the audience was even more enthusiastic.


    But before the box office data of the midnight show comes out, any situation may change.


    "I just asked, but it hasn''t come out yet."


    Sofia Coppola looked at the time, "However, I guess it should be soon."


    Before she could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door outside.


    Jon Fertimer held a folder, stretched out his hand and pushed open the door of the office, and walked in.


    "How much!" Peter Jackson asked nervously.


    "It''s just an approximate figure based on preliminary statistics." Jon Fertimer shook the folder in his hand.


    North American cinema companies have begun to fully use the computerized ticketing system, which can obtain the estimated box office data of the film as soon as the midnight show ends.


    As for accurate box office data, we will have to wait until tomorrow morning.


    "Is there more than $8 million?" Nancy Utley asked quickly.


    The box office of the midnight show of 8 million US dollars is a figure speculated internally by Orion Films.


    As long as the box office at midnight, it can reach about 8 million US dollars.


    Then, Orion Pictures will invest more publicity resources in the future.


    "Nancy, you can guess!" Jon Fertimer was in a very good mood.


    Hearing Jon Felthammer''s tone, Nancy Utley couldn''t help showing a smile on his face, "It must have exceeded $8 million."


    Otherwise, Jon Fertimer might not be in the mood to joke.


    "Okay. You guessed it right." Jon Fertimer didn''t continue to play charades, and reported a very astonishing figure, "The box office of the midnight show according to the preliminary statistics of the theater company is about 9.8 million US dollars. In fact, the midnight box office figure is likely to exceed $10 million."


    "According to the theater company''s forecast, the film''s North American box office will reach US$100 million within a week."


    Speaking of which, he glanced at Peter Jackson and joked, "Peter, congratulations, you are very likely to break the record created by George Lucas and "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace."


    A smile appeared on the corner of Peter Jackson''s mouth.


    "Okay, it''s getting late, everyone can go back and rest."


    "If you don''t want to go home, you can go to the hotel to rest for one night." Ryan looked at the time, "In addition, inform the cast and crew of the film''s midnight box office data, otherwise, they may not be able to sleep tonight."


    Several people couldn''t help laughing.


    A group of actors, managers, and many crew members must be waiting for the box office data of the midnight show. Every second is a torment for them.


    "OK!"


    "This matter can be left to me." Peter Jackson said, then picked up the phone and called a group of cast members.


    Not only did he need to notify the cast and crew, but also his friends in New Zealand, and even the New Zealand government department.


    Tonight will be an unforgettable night for many people.


    Seeing the busy Peter Jackson, Ryan nodded to Cindy Crawford and walked outside first.


    He needs to go back to rest early.


    Tomorrow morning, there is still important work waiting to be dealt with.


    At least, Ryan didn''t take it easy until the film''s weekend box office release.


    Of course, the real hard work is the actors in the film. In the next period of time, they need to go to major cities in North America, Europe, South America, Asia and other countries to promote.


    Most of the time, they can only rest on the plane.


    In the parking lot downstairs, Ryan opened the door and sat in the driver''s seat, while Cindy Crawford sat in the co-pilot''s seat.


    "$9.8 million at the midnight box office!"


    Until now, Cindy Crawford hadn''t fully recovered, and at the same time she felt a little pity.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is a drama with male actors, and there is no such thing as a heroine in the traditional sense.


    "Do you think the midnight box office of "X-Men" can exceed 9.8 million US dollars?" She looked sideways at Ryan and asked suddenly.


    "Impossible." Ryan shook his head, started the car and said, "The box office performance of "X-Men" is hard to compare with "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring."


    "Let''s put it this way."


    Ryan thought for a while and continued: "The trilogy directed by Peter Jackson is comparable to the three prequel films of Star Wars directed by George Lucas, and the definition of "X-Men" is a superhero movie. beginning."


    The North American box office results of "X-Men" obviously cannot be as big as "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring", with North American box office exceeding 300 million US dollars and overseas box office close to 500 million US dollars.


    For the results of "X-Men", he didn''t expect too much extravagance. It is expected that the North American box office will only be about 200 million US dollars, and the global box office will be 300 million to 400 million US dollars.


    More expectations are placed in the future.


    Of course, the global box office of 300 million US dollars, for a film with an investment of 100 million US dollars, can also generate a lot of income.


    "I have a question." Cindy Crawford showed hesitation and asked, "Why didn''t you choose to direct it yourself? Instead, you chose Peter Jackson!"


    Perhaps the film would have been more successful had Ryan directed it himself.


    This is also a question in the minds of many media and audiences.


    "I didn''t have a schedule at the time." Ryan was directing another film. "Besides, I don''t know much about the plot in the original book."


    In addition, there is another important reason.


    He needs to direct the superhero film project himself, and can''t spend a lot of time crafting the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.


    Compared to the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy what Orion Pictures needs in the future is superhero movies.


    "what?"


    "You don''t even understand the plot in the original book!" Cindy Crawford couldn''t believe her ears. A person who is willing to spend 300 million dollars in investment doesn''t understand the plot in the original book.


    If she remembered correctly, it was Ryan himself who bought the copyright of the original adaptation.


    That was an investment of 300 million U.S. dollars, and in order to obtain the copyright and distribution rights of the original adaptation, Orion Pictures paid a considerable price.


    "Sometimes you don''t necessarily need to know everything to be optimistic about a project." Ryan drove into Bel-Air and said, "Just a feeling is enough."


    "My feeling tells me that this original book is very suitable for adaptation."


    Cindy - Crawford must feel crazy, this is the first time I heard that the original "Lord of the Rings" is suitable for adaptation!


    The difficulty of adapting "The Lord of the Rings" is almost recognized, otherwise it would not have passed so many years, and only Orion Pictures is willing to spend 300 million US dollars to put it on the screen.

 Chapter 370： Midnight box office

    The main creators of the crew called the curtain call many times, and finally amidst the shouts, the audience left one after another.


    Almost at the same time, protests sounded again at the gate of the China Grand Theater.


    However, this time they will be greeted with countless ridicules.


    "Are they idiots? To protest a classic film!"


    "A group of protesters who haven''t seen the screening? Just speechless."


    "I guess they don''t even know what kind of film they are protesting against."


    Looking at the crowd of protesters in front of him, Bill Irwin suddenly shouted loudly, "I want to protest against these protesters. A group of people who have not seen the screening are not worthy of defaming this film."


    After finishing speaking, Bill Irwin walked straight towards the crowd of protesters and shouted loudly, "I protest you protesters!"


    Jeremy Howard hesitated, and followed Bill Irwin over.


    Not long after, more and more spectators who had just left the venue began to gather around the protesting crowd, bursts of protesting voices erupted.


    For a moment, a flash of panic flashed in the eyes of many protesters. Not only were more and more people gathered around, but they were also very enthusiastic. If not done well, it would turn into a large-scale conflict.


    This is not within their scope of business.


    Many timid protesters sneaked into the crowd and left.


    There are also many real protesters who hesitated a little and chose to go to the nearest cinema to watch "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    If this film is useless, come back and continue to protest.


    There are only a handful of protesters left, still struggling.


    After all, many people need to earn commissions.


    Outside a movie theater in Los Angeles, a reporter from ABC TV was interviewing a theater staff member.


    "The attendance for this film was very high."


    The staff said to the reporter: "Maybe "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" will create a miracle, surpassing "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" released at the same time last year."


    "Can you explain why in detail!" the reporter asked curiously holding the microphone.


    "How should I put it?" The staff thought for a moment and said, "This film seems to be able to arouse the emotions of the audience, and make people feel a sense of excitement."


    "And, in our theater alone, we have three screens dedicated to Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, each with 430 seats."


    "But..." There was a look of shock in the staff''s eyes, and he said, "Even the auditorium with the least number of people has sold more than 380 tickets, and the auditorium with the largest number of people has fully sold out." 412 tickets."


    "There are many indications that the film ''Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' is likely to break the box office record for a film released in May."


    The attendance rate of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has reached more than 90%, which can no longer be described as a bestseller.


    It can be said that it has caused a trend.


    The reporter exclaimed, and then continued to ask: "Is it breaking the record created by George Lukes and "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace"!"


    "Yes." The staff said with a happy smile: "In last year''s summer, Ryan Gosling and "Inception" set a box office record for films released in July."


    "This year''s summer season has just begun, and "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" produced by Orion Films has shown signs of being a big hit, and it is likely to set a new box office record."


    There are many beneficiaries of the great sales of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring". In addition to Orion Pictures and the main creative staff of the crew, a group of theater companies are obviously one of the biggest beneficiaries.


    What''s more, in the following July, Orion Films will release another commercial film with an investment of over 100 million US dollars, "X-Men" directed by Ryan Gosling.


    Based on the North American box office of Ryan Gosling''s previous films, theater companies expect the North American box office of "X-Men" to reach at least 200 million US dollars.


    This is not a random calculation, but the response of the internal test screening of "X-Men", which has generally received commercial approval.


    Moreover, unlike ordinary commercial films, the sales of peripheral products of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" are very gratifying.


    When he came out of the theater just now, he saw a crowd of spectators around the counter selling peripheral goods


    Based on his experience, it is estimated that the revenue brought by peripheral products of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will not be much lower than the box office.


    In addition, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is only the beginning of the trilogy, and "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" will be released in May next year.


    Under the night, the bustling Los Angeles gradually became quieter.


    But above the Orion Films Building, the lights are still bright.


    Ryan, Nancy Utley, Sofia Coppola, Cindy Crawford, and Peter Jackson sat together, without any intention of taking a break, and did not choose to talk, but browsed the Internet absently comments on .


    "Orion Films seems to be synonymous with classic movies. From "Terminator 3" to the just-released "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring," all of them are classic movies."


    Ryan shrugged. Orion Films has become synonymous with classic films, which is naturally a good thing. Not to mention the commercial value brought by the brand effect, just because of this, the audience who chooses to enter the cinema can bring a lot of money. long-term income.


    Of course, there is also a bad side. If the film produced by Orion Films hits the box office when it is released, it will inevitably face a lot of doubts.


    But, at least for now, nothing to worry about.


    "Peter Jackson, he is an outstanding director. The shocking effect of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and the tragic battle of Helm''s Deep in the ending egg of the film seem to illustrate For one thing, he created a classic movie."


    "Don''t just focus on the director of the film, Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is an Orion Films production.


    It is said that the planner of the whole project is Ryan Gosling, who personally decided to buy the copyright of the original adaptation, which was directed by Peter Jackson, and even agreed with Orion Pictures to invest up to 300 million US dollars. "


    The midnight show, not long after the show ended, many people found out some information about the crew,


    Including Ryan''s decision to buy the copyright of the original adaptation, obtain the distribution rights from MGM, choose Peter Jackson as the director of the film, and invest as much as 300 million US dollars in the entire project.


    After watching for a while, Ryan felt that his eyes were a little dry, so he couldn''t help but look up at a few people, and his eyes fell on Sofia Coppola, "Sofia, ask, have you got the specific box office statistics!"


    As soon as this remark came out, the eyes of several people fell on Sofia Coppola.


    Although the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" received a very good response, the audience was even more enthusiastic.


    But before the box office data of the midnight show comes out, any situation may change.


    "I just asked, but it hasn''t come out yet."


    Sofia Coppola looked at the time, "However, I guess it should be soon."


    Before she could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door outside.


    Jon Fertimer held a folder, stretched out his hand and pushed open the door of the office, and walked in.


    "How much!" Peter Jackson asked nervously.


    "It''s just an approximate figure based on preliminary statistics." Jon Fertimer shook the folder in his hand.


    North American cinema companies have begun to fully use the computerized ticketing system, which can obtain the estimated box office data of the film as soon as the midnight show ends.


    As for the accurate midnight box office data, we will have to wait until tomorrow morning.


    "Is it more than $8 million?" Nancy Utley asked quickly.


    The box office of the midnight show of 8 million US dollars is a figure speculated internally by Orion Films.


    As long as the box office at midnight, it can reach about 8 million US dollars.


    Then, Orion Pictures will invest more publicity resources in the future.


    "Nancy, you can guess!" Jon Fertimer was obviously in a very good mood.


    Hearing Jon Felthammer''s tone, Nancy Utley couldn''t help showing a smile on his face, "It must have exceeded $8 million."


    Otherwise, Jon Fertimer might not be in the mood to joke.


    "Well, you guessed it right."


    Jon Fertimer did not continue to play charades, and reported a very astonishing figure, "The box office of the midnight show initially calculated by the theater company is about 9.8 million US dollars, and the actual box office data of the morning and night show is likely to exceed $10 million."


    Speaking of this, he glanced at Peter Jackson and joked, "It seems that you are very likely to break the record set by George Lucas and "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace."


    A smile appeared on the corner of Peter Jackson''s mouth.


    "Okay, it''s getting late, everyone can go back and rest."


    "If you don''t want to go home, you can go to the hotel to rest for one night." Ryan looked at the time, "In addition, inform the cast and crew of the film''s midnight box office data, otherwise, they may not be able to sleep tonight."


    Several people couldn''t help laughing.


    A group of actors, managers, and many crew members must be waiting for the box office data of the midnight show. Every second is a torment for them.


    "ok!"


    "This matter can be left to me." Peter Jackson said, then picked up the phone and called a group of cast members.


    Not only did he need to notify the cast and crew, but also his friends in New Zealand, and even the New Zealand government department.


    Tonight will be an unforgettable night for many people.


    Seeing the busy Peter Jackson, Ryan nodded to Cindy Crawford and walked outside first.


    He needs to go back to rest early.


    Tomorrow morning, there is still important work waiting to be dealt with.


    At least, Ryan didn''t take it easy until the film''s weekend box office release.


    Of course, the real hard work is the actors in the film. In the next period of time, they need to go to major cities in North America, Europe, South America, Asia and other countries to promote.


    Most of the time, they can only rest on the plane.


    In the parking lot downstairs, Ryan opened the door and sat in the driver''s seat, while Cindy Crawford sat in the co-pilot''s seat.


    "$9.8 million at the midnight box office!"


    Until now, Cindy Crawford hadn''t fully recovered, and at the same time she felt a little pity.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is a drama with male actors, and there is no such thing as a heroine in the traditional sense.


    "Do you think the midnight box office of "X-Men" can exceed 9.8 million US dollars?" She looked sideways at Ryan and asked suddenly.


    "Impossible." Ryan shook his head, started the car and said, "The box office performance of "X-Men" is hardly comparable to that of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring."


    "Let''s put it this way."


    Ryan thought for a while and continued: "The trilogy directed by Peter Jackson is comparable to the three prequel films of Star Wars directed by George Lucas, and the definition of "X-Men" is a superhero movie. beginning."


    The North American box office results of "X-Men" obviously cannot be as big as "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring", with North American box office exceeding 300 million US dollars and overseas box office close to 500 million US dollars.


    For the results of "X-Men", he didn''t expect too much extravagance. The North American box office is expected to be only about 200 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office is 300 million to 400 million U.S. dollars.


    More expectations are placed in the future.


    Of course, the global box office of 300 million US dollars, for a film with an investment of 100 million US dollars, can also generate a lot of income.


    "I have a question." Cindy Crawford showed hesitation and asked, "Why didn''t you choose to direct it yourself? Instead, you chose Peter Jackson!"


    Perhaps the film would have been more successful had Ryan directed it himself.


    This is also a question in the minds of many media and audiences.


    "I didn''t have a schedule at the time." Ryan was directing another film. "Besides, I don''t know much about the plot in the original book."


    In addition, there is another important reason. UU reading


    He needs to direct the superhero film project himself, and can''t spend a lot of time crafting the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.


    Compared with the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, what Orion Pictures needs in the future is superhero movies.


    "what?"


    "You don''t even understand the plot in the original book!" Cindy Crawford couldn''t believe her ears. A person who is willing to spend 300 million dollars in investment doesn''t understand the plot in the original book.


    If she remembered correctly, it was Ryan himself who bought the copyright of the original adaptation.


    That was an investment of 300 million U.S. dollars, and in order to obtain the copyright and distribution rights of the original adaptation, Orion Pictures paid a considerable price.


    "Sometimes you don''t necessarily need to know everything to be optimistic about a project." Ryan drove into Bel-Air and said, "Just a feeling is enough."


    "My feeling tells me that this original book is very suitable for adaptation."


    Cindy - Crawford must feel crazy, this is the first time I heard that the original "Lord of the Rings" is suitable for adaptation!


    The difficulty of adapting "The Lord of the Rings" is almost recognized, otherwise it would not have passed so many years, and only Orion Pictures is willing to spend 300 million US dollars to put it on the screen.

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    It''s a new day and the first weekend of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.


    At the same time, the film also ushered in the attention of mainstream media in North America.


    Undoubtedly, after one night of fermentation, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has become the next topic that cannot be bypassed.


    "The box office of the film''s midnight session was 10.28 million US dollars, and "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has been recognized by countless audiences."


    "Outside the premiere of the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", a large number of protesters gathered. Many readers of the original book thought that the adaptation of the film was exaggerated and did not conform to the plot setting in the original book."


    A number of North American media reported from different angles, some criticized wildly, some gave affirmative support, and some simply vacillated.


    It can be said to be a mess.


    The media cannot speak with one voice.


    This is a very normal thing, and only when each has a different stand can the media gain maximum attention from readers.


    However, many mainstream media have given "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" high praise, and some media even spoke highly of it, which can be compared with "The Godfather".


    On the day of its release on Friday, the IMDB score of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was as high as 98 points, among which more than 980 users who participated in the scoring gave full marks.


    This is not an operation by the navy, but a rating made by the midnight audience.


    On the Rotten Tomatoes website, the professional film critics gave only 67% freshness, compared with the IMDB score above, it seems to be a stark contrast.


    However, the popcorn index given by ordinary viewers is also as high as 98%, which is equal to the IMDB score.


    The reason why this happens is very simple.


    The group of professional film critics is often full of various interests. In contrast, the evaluations given by ordinary audiences are more just.


    As for the navy on the Internet!


    The IMDB website has long been acquired by Amazon, and the Rotten Tomatoes website accepted Google''s $1.5 million in financing before the Nasdaq Internet crisis broke out in March.


    Orion Films is one of Google''s major shareholders, and Ryan also owns a large number of shares in Amazon and Google.


    It can eliminate the network water army to the greatest extent.


    What''s more, the Internet propaganda department of Orion Films is itself the earliest and largest Internet troll.


    It can be said that the scores given by most websites are relatively notarized.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has been recognized by the vast majority of audiences.


    From this point, it can be reflected that the audience popularity of this film.


    Before nightfall, many movie theaters temporarily increased the number of screening halls, and other films could only be squeezed into one screening hall, and several films were screened in turn.


    try{mad1(\''gad2\'');}catch(ex){}As the evening approached, there was a queue for buying tickets outside some downtown movie theaters in Los Angeles and New York.


    "Three tickets to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring at 8 o''clock..."


    "A ticket for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring at 8:30..."


    "Two tickets to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring at 8 o''clock..."


    As the tickets were sold out one by one, the conductor wiped the sweat off his brow, looked at the crowd of ticket buyers waiting outside, and the few tickets left, showing a embarrassed look.


    Keep going, it won''t take long, and the "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" before 9:30 will be sold out immediately.


    Many of them called ahead to book tickets.


    In desperation, he could only report to the duty manager, hoping to temporarily increase the number of film screening halls again.


    Although the theater has temporarily increased from 3 screening halls to 4 screening halls at noon.


    If you want to continue to increase the number of auditoriums, you can only ask the head office to send another copy.


    The number of projection halls is not to say that it can be increased. Without ready-made copies of films, theaters can only stare blankly.


    At almost the same time, the scene just staged was repeated in many North American movie theaters.


    "Emperor Cinemas requested that at least 150 copies of the film be added before Sunday, and several theater companies also requested an immediate increase in the number of copies."


    Frank Macasso showed a look of disbelief.


    You know, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was released in more than 3,600 movie theaters.


    It''s unprecedented even in Hollywood.


    However, less than a day after the film was released, many theater companies have requested to increase the number of copies of the film.


    It shows that theater companies need to increase the number of screening halls, otherwise they cannot meet the needs of audiences.


    In the previous MGM, it was almost an unimaginable scene.


    "Contact FedEx, send all the remaining copies over immediately, and print another 500 copies." Ryan immediately made a decision.


    In fact, before the film was released, Orion Films specially developed a batch of copies.


    I contacted FedEx this morning and sent out a batch. Counting the batch of copies that will be sent out soon, the number is about 450.


    However, I am afraid that in the next one to two days, theater companies will need to increase the number of copies.


    This is an inevitable defect encountered in the traditional film shooting method.


    For example, the cost of printing copies, shipping costs, storage costs, etc., are too high, and the number of copies cannot be increased in time.


    In contrast, digital shooting technology does not have these disadvantages, not only can save a lot of costs for printing copies, transportation, and storage, but also increase the scale of screenings in time.


    try{mad1(\''gad2\'');}catch(ex){} However, digital shooting technology also faces limitations. Many movie theaters have not replaced digital projection equipment, and still need to print copies, and the film is not conducive to confidentiality. Leakage through the network and so on.


    "I''ll contact FedEx right now and ask them to airlift this batch of copies overnight." Frank Macasso didn''t talk nonsense, and hurried outside.


    At this time, it is impossible to calculate the transportation cost, and even if it is transported by air, it can only meet the demand for copies of movie theaters near Los Angeles tonight.


    Movie theaters in other cities in North America will have to wait until tomorrow morning at the earliest, and the afternoon at the slowest.


    This is already the fastest speed.


    Never doubt the shipping speed of FedEx.


    Of course, the premise is that you need to pay a large amount of expensive transportation fees, otherwise you can only wait for the goods to arrive slowly like other express delivery.


    With the copies sent out one by one, this evening is destined to be a busy night, even an unforgettable night.


    "$10.28 million at the midnight box office!"


    Between the eyebrows of Ridley-Scott, a trace of worry can be clearly seen, "According to the internal statistics of the theater company, from last night to today''s evening, a total of 25,690 spectators participated survey for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."


    "The positive rating exceeds 96%, and the overall evaluation is A+, and several professional websites also give extremely high ratings, and 95% of the audience think that this is a movie. A classic film that deserves to be watched."


    Almost no website or survey company has a score lower than 90%.


    There is also a midnight show with a box office of 10.28 million US dollars.


    There are indications that, even if the North American box office performance of this film cannot reach the record set by "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace", the box office of the two films will not differ too much.


    In other words, the North American box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is very likely to reach US$100 million in a short period of time.


    "Calm down."


    Stephen Spielberg looked down at the data in his hand, and said: "The box office hit at midnight doesn''t mean anything. After all, the original film has a large number of readers and fans."


    "Next, the three-day box office in the first weekend and the box office in the first week are the key."


    Steven Spielberg has seen it very thoroughly. A movie that sells well at the midnight box office does not explain anything.


    The next first weekend box office and the first week box office are the key.


    Once "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" hit the box office for three days in the first weekend.


    Then it''s a real disaster.

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    hits.


    In addition to the publicity credits on traditional media and the Internet, there are also many viewers showing off to their friends everywhere through word of mouth.


    As a result, word-of-mouth of the film is spreading in all directions at an extremely terrifying speed.


    In addition, many Hollywood stars have also stood up.


    Julia Roberts said that she will go to the theater to watch it when she finds time.


    Angelina Jolie made a direct and public appearance at a movie theater in Philadelphia, drawing a large crowd.


    When Tom Hanks was interviewed by the media, he talked about, "I am a reader of the original book. For this reason, I deliberately chose to participate in the internal screening held by Orion Films."


    "When I watched the whole film for the first time, like most viewers, I thought the length of the film was too short. Only 178 minutes was not enough to watch, and I even protested to Ryan."


    "However, he told me that Orion Films has another director''s cut version, which is more than three hours long, and the entire film is 228 minutes long."


    A crowd of media reporters were very excited, and hurriedly asked about the content of the director''s cut version.


    However, Tom Hanks smiled mysteriously and refused to answer. In the future, Orion Pictures will release the director''s cut version on disc.


    This is also one of propaganda.


    Most of them have cooperated with Orion Films, or they have a good personal relationship with Ryan, and only a few of them are brought together by themselves, wanting to gain some popularity.


    In this case, the premiere day was spent.


    In the office of New Line Films, Robert Shay''s face was gloomy, and he looked like a raging monster.


    The other senior executives in the company have been walking around Robert-Shay these days, for fear of becoming the target of catharsis.


    They also know why Robert-Shay became the way he is.


    Nothing more than because of the release of the film.


    If Orion Films hadn''t taken the lead, the films currently being screened should be films produced by New Line Films.


    A film that grossed $10.28 million at midnight.


    "Ryan Gosling!"


    Robert Shea opened the newspaper that had just been delivered, suppressed his anger, and forced himself to read.


    "After the midnight show and the two-day release on Friday, the audience''s popularity of the film not only did not show the sharp decline expected by film critics, but remained above 95%.


    And the famous film critic Roger Albert commented that the film director Peter Jackson will become the most likely winner of the Oscar director in the next few years. "


    Perhaps the Oscar for Best Director is nothing, Hollywood has never lacked people who have won the Oscar for Best Director.


    But the popcorn degree given by the audience is the greatest recognition for a commercial film.


    In his eyes, it was extremely dazzling.


    Robert-Shay took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and read on.


    "The film''s box office was released on the first day, and it earned $22.36 million in a single day on Friday, including $10.28 million in the midnight session..."


    Seeing this, Robert Shay could no longer keep his composure, his breathing became short of breath, and he felt a burning sensation in his chest, as if his heart was torn apart.


    "The box office on the first day was 22.36 million US dollars!"


    try{mad1(\''gad2\'');}catch(ex){}Robert Shay cursed angrily, "That son of a bitch..."


    He had never hated a person so much, wishing he could swallow Ryan Gosling alive.


    He was even thinking that without the intervention of Ryan Gosling and Orion Films, the copyright of the adaptation must belong to New Line Cinema, and the entire trilogy project would also belong to New Line Cinema.


    In less than two days since its release, the North American box office of the film has accumulated as high as 32.64 million US dollars, a dazzling figure.


    Robert-Shay felt dizzy at the thought of this, and couldn''t help cursing again.


    Cursing like him, Harvey Weinstein also had an extremely ugly face.


    Regarding the adaptation copyright, New Line Films and Robert Shea were a step behind and did not obtain the adaptation copyright.


    But Miramax Films almost got the copyright of the adaptation, and even reached a project investment agreement with Peter Jackson.


    However, the entire project was abruptly taken away by Orion Films.


    Of course Harvey-Weinstein doesn''t have the energy to curse just yet.


    Right now, many people behind Disney are very dissatisfied with him, spending a lot of time in the conference room, publicly accusing Harvey Weinstein.


    Even, he has heard some rumors that Disney intends to let someone take over Miramax Films.


    Suffice to say, Harvey Wayans is a mess.


    According to the trajectory of his previous life, there are still a few years at most before he has to choose to leave Miramax Films, which he founded.


    Whether it''s Robert Shea''s curse, or Harvey Wayans caught in a Disney feud, nothing can stop the hit.


    There is no doubt that this film is a box office hit.


    Many overseas distribution companies contacted Michael Kuhn many times, wanting to release it in advance and urging to increase the number of copies of the film.


    On Saturday morning, the crew of the film appeared on Santa Monica Beach, and a group of elf angels from Victoria''s Secret and several main creators of the crew staged a flamboyant promotional activity.


    Among them, Orlando Bloom, who plays the son of the elf king Thranduil, attracts the eyes of countless women, and even the eyes of many Victoria''s Secret elf angels fall on him from time to time.


    As long as Orlando Brumken steps up all the contact information, the other party will certainly not mind undressing.


    "Wow, Orlando, you are so enviable."


    Ian McLean, who walked into the RV, looked at Orlando Bloom and couldn''t help joking, and said, "I saw you had a good chat with Heidi Klum just now, how was it? Did you ask her for a phone number?" Number!"


    Heidi Klum is definitely the most dazzling one among the Victoria''s Secret angels.


    Orlando Bloom directly denied it: "Of course not. I would not ask a woman who has a family to ask for a phone number."


    As early as 1997, she registered her marriage with a stylist Rick Pippino.


    "Orlando, don''t underestimate your charm." Ryan winked at him and said, "I believe Heidi Klum won''t mind."


    Very obvious hint.


    In her previous life, Heidi Klum was considered a celebrity among Victoria''s Secret Angels, and she even tried to develop into film and television.


    For this reason, she took the initiative to approach Harvey Weinstein and offered him a luscious deal.


    As for the family!


    It''s not a hindrance to her at all.


    try{mad1(\''gad2\'');}catch(ex){}If Ryan remembers correctly, Heidi Klum will soon choose to divorce and fall in love with a singer.


    At this time, the youngest Elijah Wood took out a beautiful business card from behind and handed it to Orlando Bloom.


    "Heidi Klum, let me pass it on to you." He said very humorously


    "Damn it." Orlando Bloom cursed angrily, "Elia, you can''t give it to me in private!"


    "Okay, I will remember it next time." Elijah Wood was not angry, but joked with a smile.


    For a moment, everyone couldn''t help laughing.


    "Okay, Orlando, it seems that you need to pay attention to your body."


    Ryan deliberately reminded him: "I don''t want to hear the news that the crew members were hospitalized due to exhaustion during the next publicity trip."


    Next, the entire crew will be divided into two, some will go to Europe for publicity, and some will temporarily stay in North America for publicity, and then go to South American countries and regions for publicity after a while.


    This is not over yet, the crew has finished its global promotional journey, and the main creators will return to New Zealand to join the crew for filming.


    The next one is expected to be released in May next year.


    Orlando Bloom was not embarrassed, he put away his business card generously, "Don''t worry, I am an immortal."


    Being able to get in close contact with such a beautiful angel model as Heidi Klum is obviously something worth showing off.


    Several people chatted for a while, Ryan got up and looked at the time, and said, "I need to go back and deal with some things first, and you can relax at night."


    After finishing speaking, he showed an ambiguous smile to Orlando-BloomAll the expenses were charged to my account, and I enjoyed a wonderful night. "


    Heidi Klum is a good companion.


    As Ryan left the RV, several people began to talk about where to choose to relax at night, after all, someone paid for it this time.


    With Ryan''s wealth and generosity, he could choose the most luxurious place for the evening.


    "Guess who Ryan will take with him!" Orlando Bloom couldn''t help asking curiously.


    A well-known playboy, facing a group of beautiful Victoria''s Secret Angels, it is almost 100% that something will happen.


    What''s more, Ryan''s taste has long been a recognized thing, blonde, tall, and a model.


    "Cindy left early for something." Sean Austin reminded, "It can''t be her."


    "It''s Adriana Lima!" Elijah Wood, the youngest, shrugged and said, "I''ve read reports in the tabloids. Recently, Adriana Lima and Angie Lina-Jolie often go shopping together."


    "It is said that the two have been living together for a long time."


    As soon as this remark came out, several people couldn''t help but rolled their eyes, and they all fell silent.


    The topic of Adriana Lima and Angelina Jolie is somewhat sensitive.


    Only Elijah Wood, who was confused about the situation, could speak out without any scruples.


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 Chapter 373： elf prince

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    If we say that the box office of $10.28 million in the midnight show and the box office of $22.36 million on the first day of Friday are just the beginning.


    So with the arrival of Saturday, the film "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" has fully demonstrated its unparalleled box office trend.


    On Saturday, the film earned a box office of 23.58 million US dollars in a single day.


    The cumulative box office in North America rose from US$32.64 million to US$56.22 million.


    Only two days after the release, the book box office revenue of the film has already reached half of the production cost.


    As long as a little calculation is done, it is not difficult to draw a conclusion that the film production company Orion Films will definitely get an income that exceeds expectations.


    Sunday marks the final holiday of the first week of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.


    According to the law of normal commercial film releases, the box office will inevitably decline.


    However, as a number of theater companies continued to increase the scale of film releases and the rate of screenings, Sunday again earned a box office of 23.89 million US dollars.


    So far, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has a three-day box office revenue of US$69.83 million in its first weekend in North America.


    Even without the $10.28 million box office of the midnight show, it broke the three-day box office record in the first weekend of May created by "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" last year.


    The only pity is that it is only a few million dollars away from the three-day North American box office record of 78.55 million US dollars in the first weekend created by "Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World".


    Of course, if you count the morning and night box office, the three-day box office of "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" reached as high as 80.11 million US dollars in the first weekend, setting a new North American first-weekend three-day box office record.


    A heated debate erupted in the media and on the Internet surrounding the three-day box office record in the first weekend.


    Whatever the outcome of the debate, it''s a good thing for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, which is in theaters.


    In fact, the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in the first weekend was 80.11 million US dollars in three days, which surprised Ryan somewhat.


    This figure is much higher than the original.


    The original "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" grossed just $47.2 million in its three-day opening weekend.


    At first glance, that''s just over half of its $80.11 million gross.


    However, the original version of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was released on Wednesday, and it earned a box office of 27.91 million US dollars in two working days, which shows that many viewers have already left the cinema.


    Next, the three-day box office in the first weekend will definitely have a big impact.


    What''s more, the original film production company is New Line Films, a second-tier Hollywood film company, and the film''s premiere only got 3,359 movie theaters.


    From the 3,600 movie theaters that Orion Films got, there are more than 200 movie theaters missing, and the original film scheduling rate is only average.


    try{mad1(\''gad2\'');}catch(ex){} There are also production costs for the crew, special effects production costs, and publicity resources, which are not as good as Orion Films.


    But then again, he was only a little surprised, and more happy. The revenue from the North American box office alone can bring a lot of profits to Orion Pictures.


    To put it simply, Orion Films can recover production, publicity, and distribution costs only from the revenue from the North American box office.


    The most critical point is that the box office revenue of a blockbuster movie is only one of the many sources of income for Hollywood studios.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring grossed $80.11 million over three days in its opening weekend."


    "The film sold well at the box office in the first weekend, which undoubtedly drove the sales of peripheral products."


    Sofia Coppola was talking, took out a document and put it on the desk, "Do you need to see the specific sales data of peripheral products!"


    "You can briefly talk about it." Ryan didn''t pick up the document in front of him, but held a large cup of wolfberry tea, bowed his head and took a sip.


    He played a little crazy with Adriana Lima last night, and now he needs to make up for it.


    "Okay." Sofia Coppola shrugged, picked up the documents on the desk, and read: "Among them, the best-selling peripheral product is the Supreme Lord of the Rings, which sold 6.2 million US dollars in North America alone. "


    "In addition, the sales share of the Evening Star Pendant is also very good. It sold about 3.3 million US dollars, leaving the highest peripheral product..."


    Sofia Coppola''s tone suddenly became a little weird, "It''s Orlando Bloom''s dolls, T-shirts, pillows and other peripheral products. In a little over three days, the sales totaled 2.7 million US dollars."


    "According to the portrait licensing agreement signed by the crew and Orlando Bloom, he is likely to get a lot of income, even much higher than the film salary."


    Orlando Bloom''s salary is very cheap, it can be said that it is the price of cabbage.


    He only starred in his first solo film in 1997, and then got the opportunity to star in "Black Hawk Down" and "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    Therefore, his salary cannot be too high, at most tens of thousands of dollars per movie.


    To be precise, the remuneration of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "Black Hawk Down" is less than 200,000 US dollars.


    The original Orlando Bloom starred in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and only received $1.75 million in salary, so poor that he couldn''t even afford a house.


    Otherwise, at the Santa Monica beach event the day before yesterday, Ryan would not have generously paid for him and Heidi Klum to enjoy a romantic evening.


    Of course, in terms of peripheral product sales and personal image authorization, it is estimated that he can earn hundreds of thousands of dollars in just one movie of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    Don''t forget, the film has only been released for just over three days, and it''s only in North America.


    "Looks like Orlando Bloom is popular."


    try{mad1(\''gad2\'');}catch(ex){} Ryan showed an interesting smile, "If I''m not mistaken, most of his fans should be young women."


    Elven Prince Orlando-Bloom''s name, his previous life was well known.


    Especially the craziness of those female fans is a headache.


    "Congratulations, you guessed it right."


    Sofia Coppola said angrily, "Unfortunately, there is no reward."


    "In addition, the total sales of "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in North America is about 35.4 million US dollars."


    "You''re wrong about one thing, at least Helen owes me a big meal." Ryan put down the cup of goji berry tea and shook his finger at her, "Don''t forget, I was the one who recommended Orlando Bloom to the Star Brokerage Company."


    When Orlando Bloom was notified of the audition, Ryan asked someone to mention the Star Agency.


    The next morning, Orlando Bloom went to the Star Economy Company, and then successfully passed the audition of the crew,


    The only unlucky is probably his former manager.


    However, he only played a small supporting role in "Black Hawk Down", and the release of the film did not bring much attention.


    However, the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in front of us made Orlando Bloom an elf prince that attracted the attention of all.


    Not to mention, in terms of commercial value, in terms of popularity alone, he can surpass many veteran Hollywood second-tier stars.


    For Helen''s Starry Sky Agency, it can be regarded as personally promoting an actor with potential and commercial value.


    "You should tell Helen, not me."


    Sofia Coppola rolled her eyes, and continued: "In addition, some overseas sellers expressed the hope that they can increase the purchase of peripheral products."


    It is impossible for those overseas sellers to reserve a large amount of peripheral products at one time. In case the box office of the film fails to meet expectations, or even hits the street, they will face great losses.


    Therefore, generally speaking, overseas sellers only purchase a small amount of peripheral products, and wait for the three-day box office data of the film��s first weekend in North America before deciding whether to increase the purchase quantity.


    "Okay, ask someone to immediately ship out the peripheral products in several major warehouses in Europe." A smile appeared on the corner of Ryan''s mouth.


    Before the film was released in North America, Orion Films had customized a large number of peripheral products from across the Pacific Ocean.


    A large part of them is temporarily stored in several warehouses, and only a small part is delivered to the channel dealers.


    Therefore, the problem of tight supply will not appear in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".

 Chapter 374： MGM residual value

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    With the end of the first weekend of three days and the arrival of the first working day, Orion Films changed its promotional strategy.


    On the homepage of the film website, a large amount of shooting data related to the crew was released.


    Among them, the most shocking ones are three million feet of film, 1,600 pairs of hobbit feet, more than 250 specially trained horses, more than 900 sets of handmade armor, more than 20,000 handcrafted daily utensils, and more than 48,000 sets. Swords, axes, shields and other weapons.


    More than 15,000 sets of costumes, 20,602 actors, 2,400 behind-the-scenes staff, 180 computer stunt personnel, 114 characters with lines, 42 tailors and cobblers, 100 live-action shoots in New Zealand, 10,000 cricket field workers The audience roared out the sound effect production of the strong orcs, and 560 special effects shots were produced in post-production.


    The above data is not one film, but three films shot together.


    In addition, there are many behind-the-scenes clips and introductions of the crew.


    For example, it takes at least 10 hours for Oakes to make up, plus shooting, the actors work at least 15 hours a day, sometimes even 18 hours.


    Oakes'' outfits and costumes are heavy, and the actors have to endure the heat in summer.


    The fighting scene by the river at the end of the film was shot at a high temperature of 40 degrees. And some Oakes masks were so airtight that the actors could only breathe through their mouths until the end of filming.


    This isn''t across the Pacific, it''s Hollywood.


    Don''t say that the Hollywood crew didn''t work overtime.


    In fact, many Hollywood crews are also very dedicated.


    There is also the Battle of Helm''s Deep in the ending egg. In order to shoot the close-up of Helm''s Deep, the crew spent four months building a 1:4 model little by little.


    In Bag End, where the hobbit lived, the crew made almost 250,000 pieces of artificial leaves. It took 10 people a week and a half to wear the leaves, and finally made a lush tree.


    It can be said that without the hard work of the entire crew, it would be impossible for the film to be released.


    As the most intuitive data was announced, countless netizens couldn''t help but exclaim.


    It was the first time that I knew that the original crew had worked so hard and tediously to make a film.


    These data are currently reproduced by a large number of websites and traditional media.


    In less than half a day, another discussion arose.


    Even the harshest film critics have to give positive comments to the crew.


    Directly declared that this is the largest filming project in Hollywood history, enough to be recorded in the annals of Hollywood history, and highly praised Orion Films in the report.


    "For such a cumbersome shooting plan, with a budget of more than 300 million US dollars, one can imagine how much risk the film production company Orion Films needs to take."


    "Here I want to say that the prosperity of Hollywood is precisely because of the existence of Orion Films and crews, who dare to take huge risks and produce films beyond imagination."


    For a while, Orion Films and the crew directly rose to another level.


    The Herald, which seemed to be a bit touted, was unexpectedly recognized by the majority of people.


    No matter when it is, such a film company and crew will be recognized by countless young people.


    The most intuitive point is the first working day on Monday.


    Even if the box office of the film inevitably drops sharply, it can still earn 13.52 million US dollars in a single day.


    It''s not a weekend, it''s a working Monday.


    So far, the North American box office of the film has accumulated to 93.63 million US dollars.


    If there is no accident, the North American box office on Tuesday will officially exceed 100 million US dollars, making it the fastest film in North America to break 100 million US dollars.


    "In less than five days after its release, the North American box office of the film reached 93.63 million US dollars, which is about to give Orion Pictures the second North American annual box office champion. This is also the first North American annual box office champion after Orion Pictures acquired MGM. .��


    "Orion Pictures told everyone with the facts that the acquisition of MGM will not fall into the quagmire."


    "It is said that Orion Films intends to sell part of MGM''s departments in a package, including the complete North American distribution channels, production department, and publicity department..."


    Frank Gusta put down the newspaper, pondered for a while, looked up at Roman Doronik, and said, "What do you think about Orion Pictures'' plan to sell the MGM business?"


    Lionsgate just officially produced a film last month, and the investment for the entire film was only US$8 million.


    It seems that it is only a small production film, but for Lionsgate, it is an important turning point.


    Although the North American box office revenue of the film is not very good, and it also uses the distribution channel of Orion Films.


    Lionsgate is only responsible for the distribution of the film in Canada and part of the distribution business in the United States, while the rest of the overseas distribution and part of the distribution business in the United States are handed over to Orion Films.


    Although the box office of this film is not very high, it did not fail, but made a good profit.


    Lionsgate has opened up the situation in Hollywood.


    However, Lionsgate still has many shortcomings, such as the imperfect distribution channels in North America, the lack of distribution channels such as video tapes and discs, and the chaotic management of the production department.


    Originally, the Lionsgate production department gave a budget of 40 million US dollars and planned to invite Leonardo DiCaprio as the leading actor in the film.


    The decision was overruled by Lionsgate president Roman Doronik, who demanded that the film''s budget be kept within $10 million.


    "Obviously, Orion Pictures and Ryan Gosling intend to dismember MGM."


    Roman-Doronic is somewhat bleak. A film company with the longest history in Hollywood is about to face the fate of being dismembered.


    "Orion Films itself has a complete distribution channel and production department. Except for MGM''s film copyright library and membership of the Film Association, most of the other departments and industries are of no use to Orion Films. It''s a heavy burden."


    Anyone who knows Orion Pictures can easily guess why the other party chose to dismember MGM.


    "Then what about the part of MGM that Orion Films plans to sell as a package!" Frank Gusta asked in a deep voice.


    Roman-Doronic froze for a moment, then frowned tightly, lost in thought.


    After a while, he said slowly, "MGM still has a lot of good assets, such as distribution channels in North America, and the production department."


    He understands what Frank Gusta means, and intends to buy the MGM department that Orion Pictures is about to sell.


    The decision was a mixed blessing for Lionsgate.


    On the bright side, as he just said, MGM has many good assets.


    Even the leftovers from Orion Pictures still have plenty of good stuff.


    On the downside, Orion Pictures is sure to keep some good divisions, and MGM is a notorious mess.


    If one fails, Lionsgate will be heavily in debt.


    "So what''s your opinion?"


    Frank Gusta looked at him and continued to ask, "Should I buy it? Or choose another acquisition target!"


    "It''s best to buy it, anyway, it''s a rare opportunity for us." Roman-Doronic said without hesitation: "However, I suggest buying selectively instead of accepting them all. "


    "I''m afraid Orion Films won''t agree." Frank Gusta flicked his cigar, "If it were me, I would choose to sell MGM''s various departments as a package instead of selling them separately."


    If it is sold separately, it won''t take long for Orion Pictures to have some departments that have to be disbanded and subsidiaries that are facing bankruptcy.


    MGM has a lot of messes, the best way is to sell them as a package, even if the price is a little lower, it is much better than disbanding in the end At least you can save a severance fee.


    What''s more, MGM still has many eye-catching industries, such as a complete distribution channel in North America.


    MGM''s distribution channels in North America can definitely rank among the top ten among Hollywood film companies.


    There is also the production department, MGM''s production department, still has some background, much better than many second-tier film companies.


    The remaining offline distribution departments such as video tapes and discs, publicity departments, peripheral product departments, etc., are also considered good high-quality industries.


    Of course, these are the leftovers selected by Orion Films. Many people in this department will choose to merge into Orion Films.


    The TV production department and the animation production department, both of which are no longer sold, are added to Orion Films to improve the overall structure of the company.


    The animation production department mentioned here is not feature-length animated films, but children''s cartoons, such as the famous MGM.


    Ryan is right about the copyright, but he has long been greedy.


    Until the previous life, this cartoon was still being updated, and it brought a lot of income every year.


    Of course he won''t be involved in the production, he just wants to keep the production going.


    With the end of the first weekend of the release, Ryan handed over the rest of the film''s publicity work to him, and devoted himself to the crew audition.


    There are only a few months left before the official filming time of the crew.


    The most urgent task right now is to audition for actors, and the audition for the leading actor is even more imminent.


    The crew needs to select a suitable candidate from the list of dozens of candidates.

 Chapter 375： actor selection

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    "Chris Evans, how is he?"


    Kevin Fitch picked out a list of audition actors and flipped through it and said, "I think it''s more appropriate to choose a newcomer actor."


    "First of all, the selling point of the film is the character of Spider-Man itself, not the actors. Using a newcomer actor can save a lot of salary, and his audition effect is not bad.


    It is very difficult for a Hollywood actor with a little bit of fame to agree to sign a three-film contract at one time, and once the first "Spider-Man" film is released at the box office, the crew will inevitably face the issue of remuneration for the next sequel film.


    Even if the contract is signed in advance, there must be a request for an increase in salary.


    If you change to a new actor, you can save a lot of trouble.


    Like the elf prince Orlando Bloom, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was a big hit at the box office, but his base salary has hardly increased.


    Of course The Lord of the Rings was a trilogy filmed together.


    This is also a reason.


    Chris Evans!


    Ryan seemed to have heard the name before, and couldn''t help reaching out to take the information and glanced at it, and suddenly a look of surprise flashed across it.


    Chris-Evans'' age is indeed very suitable for the role setting in the script.


    However, he hesitated a little.


    In his previous life, Chris Evans not only starred in "Fantastic Four", but also a member of Marvel''s Avengers plan, playing the role of "Captain America" ??Steve Rogers.


    "Leonardo DiCaprio is also a good fit."


    "With his fame and box office appeal, it will be very beneficial to the promotion of the film''s future release." Avi Allard prefers Leonardo DiCaprio to play the role.


    With Xiao Lizi''s reputation, joining the crew of "Spider-Man" will definitely bring a lot of media and public attention.


    "Leonardo DiCaprio''s salary is too expensive."


    Kevin Fitch shook his head and objected, "His agent will call out at least 20 million US dollars in basic film salary, plus the film''s box office share."


    "What''s more, it is impossible for him to agree to sign three film contracts at once,"


    "In other words, we will face more expensive salary treatment for the next two "Spider-Man" films."


    After listening, Avi-Allard showed a helpless look.


    On this point, Kevin Fitch is right. From the revenue of Marvel Pictures, the crew will never choose Leonardo DiCaprio to play the role of Spider-Man.


    Otherwise, Marvel Pictures will face a very difficult choice in the future.


    "Toby-Maguire!"


    "Is there any news from him!" Ryan asked, putting down the information in his hand.


    Another candidate who performed well in the audition was Toby Maguire.


    The main character in the original "Spider-Man" film.


    As for Leonardo DiCaprio!


    Being directly excluded by him, Xiao Lizi is not suitable for starring in "Spider-Man".


    "His agent refused to sign a three-film contract at once." Kevin Feige was a little confused, as if Ryan liked Toby Maguire very much.


    At the audition yesterday, Tobey Maguire''s performance could only be described as mediocre.


    "Contact him directly."


    Ryan decided to bypass his agent, saying: "If he''s willing to sign a three-picture deal at once, then he can join the crew tomorrow."


    "If he still chooses to refuse, he can contact Chris Evans."


    Hollywood never lacks actors, especially young actors.


    Ryan won''t waste too much time on Spider-Man.


    Just like what Kevin Fitch said just now, the protagonist in the film is Spider-Man, not the actor himself.


    "If there is nothing else, I need to attend a meeting." Ryan looked at the time, and he needed to attend a meeting about integrating MGM in a while.


    The purchase intention of Lionsgate and Frank Gusta is a good thing for Orion Films.


    However, MGM has a lot of departmental assets, and it needs to be sorted out one by one to select the assets that are finally sold.


    The rest of the assets were split in two, with the vast majority going to Orion Pictures and the rest to Marvel Pictures.


    As for assets unrelated to entertainment and media, Orion Films is already gradually selling them.


    In fact, Lionsgate is not the first to come to the door. Including DreamWorks, many second- and third-tier Hollywood film companies have expressed their intention to purchase the remaining assets of MGM.


    But no one intends to accept all of them, but to buy selectively.


    What attracts the most attention is MGM''s North American distribution channels, and even many overseas distribution companies and film companies are interested in purchasing.


    For the time being, only one film company, Lionsgate Pictures, intends to accept Orion Pictures for sale in a packaged manner.


    Ryan hopes that a sale agreement can be reached as soon as possible so that the funds can be withdrawn.


    Outside a single-family apartment in North Hollywood, Joseph Aspmonti, the assistant director of the "Spider-Man" crew, reached out and knocked on the door lightly, and a slightly hoarse voice came from inside, "Wait a while."


    Not long after, the door was pushed open from the inside, and a very young man came out, looking at Joseph Aspmonti suspiciously, "Sir, what can I do for you!"


    "Hello, Mr. Toby-Maguire." Joseph Asplementi greeted and introduced, "My name is Joseph Asplementy, and I''m from the crew of "Spider-Man."


    "Spider-Man" crew!


    Toby Maguire showed a look of sudden realization. He seemed to have seen him during the audition the day before yesterday.


    At the moment Toby Maguire quickly invited Joseph Aspmonti in.


    "Sorry, I''m a little messy here." Tobey Maguire awkwardly invited Joseph Aspmonti to sit down and made two cups of coffee.


    "Mr. Joseph, what do you want from me!"


    Toby Maguire asked with some doubts: "If it''s about an audition, you should contact my agent."


    Whether it is a big-name star or a small actor in Hollywood, it is almost impossible to discuss with the crew alone.


    Usually choose to hand over to the broker.


    Joseph Aspmonti did not go around the corner, took out a contract from his briefcase, put it in front of Toby Maguire, and said directly: "Mr. Ryan Gosling is very satisfied with your audition performance yesterday, and I hope You could join the cast of Spider-Man."


    "Unfortunately, your agent explicitly rejected the condition of signing a three-film contract at one time."


    Speaking of this, Joseph Aspmonti raised his tone slightly, and said: "I think you should think about it This is a film directed by Mr. Ryan Gosling himself, and the investment is as high as 100 million US dollars above."


    "Plus the crew just turned down Leonardo DiCaprio''s request to star."


    "Mr. Ryan Gosling is very satisfied with my audition performance!" Toby Maguire became very emotional.


    This is the praise of Ryan Gosling, one of the top commercial directors in Hollywood, and he himself is the boss of Orion Films, a real Hollywood big shot.


    Once he is appreciated by the other party, he can completely change the trajectory of his future life.


    As for signing three film contracts at once!


    Not a problem for him at all.


    Think about it, the last time Orion Films signed three contracts at once, who were the actors, Angelina Jolie, Orlando Bloom, Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker and others.


    Right now, all of them are popular stars in Hollywood.


    Say something crazy.


    In Hollywood, actors who are willing to sign a three-film contract with Orion Films at one time can be lined up from Los Angeles to New York, and there are even some well-known veteran actors.


    Seeing this, Joseph Aspmonti showed a smile on his face, and it seemed that things went much smoother than expected.


    Next, Toby Maguire not only agreed, agreeing to sign three film contracts at one time, but also expressed his intention to change to a new agent.


    Such as Star Economy Company.


    As we all know, Helen Solomon, the boss of Star Economic Company, has a very close relationship with Orion Films, and can get some good roles for a long time.

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    Without too much trouble, Tobey Maguire signed a three-film contract with the "Spider-Man" crew and officially joined the crew''s preparations.


    It didn''t take long for Tobey Maguire to experience the benefits of joining the Spider-Man crew.


    In less than a few days, Orion Films arranged a talk show interview.


    In this regard, Tobey Maguire is very cooperative.


    According to the pre-publicity plan set by Orion Films.


    From the time when the main actors of the film joined the crew, various makeup photos, shooting highlights, anecdotes among the actors, etc. will be regularly released on the website.


    The initial publicity strategy of Orion Films is very obvious, mainly focusing on the Internet, not only does not need to spend too much money, but also achieves good publicity effects.


    In addition, Tobey Maguire will, as Spider-Man, cooperate with Orion Pictures, Marvel Pictures, and Marvel Comics to promote the role of Spider-Man to comic fans.


    Before the filming officially started in July, Ryan was going to ask someone to shoot a promotional video for Tobey Maguire, which only lasted less than three minutes.


    At that time, he will appear on many TV stations and online media as Spider-Man.


    It can be said that Ryan attaches great importance to "Spider-Man", even more than "X-Men".


    In the future, the little spider will also be a member of the Avengers.


    This must be an unprecedented superhero film. Ryan knew that the success of "Spider-Man" must have the core characteristics of the film.


    For example, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility, which is what he wants to express through the film.


    In addition, with the outbreak of the September 11 incident, the image of American soldiers plummeted, and the heroes in the minds of countless people collapsed.


    However, the release of "Spider-Man" is like a ray of dawn across the dawn. It turns out that we still have superheroes, which just caters to the North American box office market.


    A bit similar to the release of "Wolf Warrior 2".


    If it was released at another time, maybe "Spider-Man" would still be successful, but it would not achieve a sensational effect.


    With great ability comes great responsibility, which directly became one of the most classic lines.


    The character image of Spider-Man has penetrated into the hearts of every American.


    Just when Ryan was involved in the preparations for the "Spider-Man" crew, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" swept the entire May schedule.


    On Tuesday working day, the single-day box office of the film once again exceeded 10 million US dollars, with a single-day box office of 12.05 million US dollars, including the 93.63 million US dollars in the previous few days.


    The accumulated box office in North America reached 105 million US dollars.


    In just four days after its release, the film''s box office in North America exceeded 100 million US dollars, making it the fastest film to break 100 million US dollars at the North American box office.


    On Wednesday, it earned another $11.75 million at the box office, and on Thursday it earned $11.26 million at the box office. After four working days, it earned a total of $48.58 million at the box office.


    A number that is enough to make people dumbfounded.


    The three-day box office of many large-scale commercial films in the first weekend may not necessarily reach 48.58 million US dollars.


    So far, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has grossed $142 million in its first week.


    Next, the film will usher in the next weekend and overseas release.


    Faced with the $142 million box office in the first week of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", DreamWorks and Universal Pictures once again postponed the release time of "Gladiator" and directly changed it to early June.


    According to the forecast calculated by DreamWorks and Universal Pictures, the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will still reach more than 40 million U.S. dollars in the second weekend.


    Even a third weekend, there''s a good chance it''ll be well over $20 million.


    "Gladiator", which was released at the same time, not only had to face the impact of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", but also faced the increasingly picky tastes of the audience and the cynicism in the media.


    Your best bet is to avoid The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring''s hit season altogether.


    DreamWorks and Universal Pictures predicted very accurately, and the box office data for the next weekend of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" once again left people stunned.


    It grossed $14.53 million on Friday, $15.46 million on Saturday and $13.25 million on Sunday.


    In the three days of the next weekend, the film earned a total of 43.24 million US dollars at the box office.


    The accumulated box office in North America reached 185 million US dollars.


    With the arrival of the second working day, the pace of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" still hasn''t stopped.


    For four consecutive days, the North American box office was fixed at more than 9 million US dollars.


    With a box office of US$11 million on Monday and US$10.01 million on Tuesday, the film��s accumulated box office in North America exceeded US$200 million, making it the fastest film to exceed US$200 million in box office in North America


    It earned $9.56 million at the box office on Wednesday and $9.02 million on Thursday.


    The accumulated box office in North America reached 225 million US dollars.


    In the overseas box office market, it has also achieved very dazzling results, winning the box office championship in many countries and regions.


    All the media in North America are a little numb. No matter how amazing the results of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" are, it seems to have become a matter of course.


    This film has locked in this year''s annual box office champion in advance for Orion Films.


    Not even any media questioned it.


    Until the arrival of the third weekend, the popularity of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will inevitably decline, and no film can continue to sell well.


    Besides, this is the summer season, the most competitive time of the year in the North American box office market, and there may be large-scale commercial films released at any time.


    Just in the third weekend of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", on May 19, the North American box office market ushered in a big-budget film, Disney''s "Dinosaur" and DreamWorks'' "Hala on the Road".


    "Dinosaurs" is an animated feature film with a budget of more than $120 million, and "Hara on the Road" is a low-budget comedy film with a budget of only $15 million.


    ""Dinosaur"!"


    "A traditional hand-drawn animated feature film?"


    On Santa Monica Beach, under a huge parasol, Ryan drank cool juice through a straw and chatted with Chris Barker and Adriana Lima.


    "Chris, are you familiar with this animated feature film?" Ryan asked, looking sideways at Chris Buck.


    In his previous life, he had never heard of "Dinosaur", a traditional hand-drawn animated feature film produced by Disney.


    To be precise, before Disney acquired Pixar Animation Studios, there were not many animated feature films he had heard of.


    Among them, the most famous one should be "The Lion King", which was released a few years ago.


    The reason is very simple. Except for "The Lion King", in recent years, Disney has not released a single animated feature film that can be a big box office hit.


    In contrast, the 3D animation feature films produced by Blue Sky Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, and DreamWorks Animation Studios are familiar to everyone.


    However, after Disney acquired Pixar Animation Studio ~ www.novelhall.com ~ at that time Disney produced several 3D animated feature films, he was very impressed.


    Such as "Frozen", "Big Hero 6", "Moana" and so on.


    "This is a very impressive hand-drawn animated feature film." Chris Barker said with some emotion.


    "A wonderful hand-drawn animated feature film?" Ryan asked curiously.


    Can impress Chris Barker, obviously a good hand-drawn animated feature film.


    Chris Barker shook his head and said, "From the perspective of traditional hand-drawn animated feature films, this is a very good film."


    "However, the investment in this hand-drawn animated feature film is too high, with an investment budget of more than 120 million US dollars, it is impossible for Disney to recover the investment cost from the box office."


    In fact, as Chris Barker said, the box office of the original "Dinosaur" is definitely not very good.


    In the first three days of the weekend, it earned $38.85 million at the box office, and the North American box office reached $137 million.


    At first glance, this is a very good box office result.


    It is a pity that the budget of this hand-drawn animated feature film is too high, and the overseas box office is only tens of millions of US dollars, and the global box office is 195 million US dollars.


    Obviously, Disney cannot recover the investment cost and publicity budget through the box office.


    Of course, this hand-drawn animated feature film is not a failure. Disney can fully realize profits through peripheral products and copyrights.


    Another film released at the same time, DreamWorks'' low-cost comedy film "Halla on the Road", earned a box office of 68.54 million US dollars in North America alone.


    Compared with the film''s $15 million investment, it is considered a great success.


    It shows that it was released in the North American box office market, and comedy films are very popular and have a large number of loyal fans.

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    Several people talked for a while, and Ryan took Adriana-Lima to get up and leave the parasol, and came to an open-air bar.


    "Two glasses of beer, thank you." Ryan took out a hundred dollars and handed it to the waiter, and ordered two glasses of beer casually.


    "You seem to attach great importance to Disney." Adriana Lima leaned against the bar, and she could faintly see a beautiful curve.


    Today she deliberately wore a very **** bikini, not caring about showing off her figure.


    "No one can ignore the existence of Disney." Ryan took the beer and said thank you.


    Then, his eyes fell on Adriana Lima. The smooth belly and slender thighs were all pleasing to the eye, "Your figure is awesome."


    "It''s simply a gift from God."


    The red bikini swimsuit on Adriana Lima can only cover a very small part, which is more **** than some **** underwear.


    The most critical point.


    Due to her modeling career, Adriana Lima''s figure can definitely kill 99% of Hollywood female stars in seconds.


    That''s why Ryan has always kept the taste.


    Although some Hollywood female stars also look very beautiful.


    But compared to the figure, it is definitely inferior to the models, and similar to Adriana Lima, models of this level have to undergo extremely strict training every day.


    This allows the two to communicate in depth, allowing them to perform many extraordinary poses.


    Unlike some Hollywood female stars, when they take off their clothes, only a pair of ribs are left. In-depth communication is like hugging a pair of bones, and the feeling is definitely not as comfortable as it looks.


    Hollywood female stars bring, more importantly, spiritual enjoyment.


    "How about we change to another beach!" Ryan said, pointing to the beach not far away.


    He didn''t want to stage an ambiguous scene in front of Chris Buck and the others.


    Adriana Lima naturally would not refuse, and nodded immediately.


    Seeing this, Ryan hugged Adriana Lima''s smooth skin and walked to the beach chair area not far away, with a very intimate gesture.


    Santa Monica Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Los Angeles. On the coastline of several kilometers, there are not only yacht marinas, but also an amusement park, Ferris wheel, roller coaster and other facilities.


    Of course, what''s more, the men and women on the beach are wearing cool swimsuits, talking and laughing.


    No one pays particular attention to Ryan and Adriana Lima.


    What''s more, the temperature in Los Angeles in May gradually became hotter, and the crowds on the beach seemed extraordinarily large, enjoying the sun, sand, and sea breeze to the fullest.


    And beautiful bikini beauties.


    Santa Monica Beach has always been a place where beauties gather. Looking around, there are seductive beauties everywhere, of all races.


    Among them are some bold women, wearing only a pair of narrow swimming trunks, lying on beach chairs, enjoying the sun.


    So don''t be surprised to see women with **** tops.


    After a while, the two were lying on the beach chair. Adriana Lima took out a bottle of sunscreen from her carry-on bag, unscrewed the cap, poured it into her hand and slowly applied it.


    From her upper body, lower abdomen, etc., to her slender legs.


    "Do you need help!" Ryan asked, pointing to her back.


    "Okay." Adriana Lima smiled and handed the sunscreen to Ryan, lying on the beach chair.


    Then, she reached out and untied the swimsuit strap, and put it aside casually, exposing her entire back without any cover.


    "Wow, it''s so charming." Ryan looked at it carefully for a while with admiring eyes, and helped Adriana Lima apply sunscreen carefully.


    Slippery, very slippery.


    The skin on her back is not loose at all, it seems to have elasticity.


    "Thank you." Adriana Lima accepted Ryan''s praise frankly.


    This is not an exaggeration.


    Adriana Lima, who was born in 1981, was less than twenty years old at the time. She was at the peak of her appearance and figure, and she was definitely a beautiful stunner.


    Ryan carefully applied it for a while, and then he simply lay on a beach chair with Adriana Lima, smearing sunscreen on both hands, "You''re going to Italy in a while!"


    Adriana Lima turned over and didn''t mind showing her beautiful breasts, and said, "A magazine over there invited me to take a photo and be the cover girl of the first issue."


    "Well, I wanted to invite you to go on vacation in Australia..." Ryan paused intentionally, with a very regretful tone.


    Before Ryan finished speaking, Adriana Lima said directly: "I can turn it down and accompany you to Australia for a while, anyway, it''s just an ordinary magazine."


    In fact, it was a famous Italian magazine that invited her, and it was the cover of the special issue commemorating the 20th anniversary, not any ordinary magazine.


    And next, according to the cooperation plan initially set by the two parties, she will also appear on the cover of the Brazilian edition of this magazine.


    For any model, it is definitely a rare opportunity.


    A smile flashed in Ryan''s eyes, and he said, "After a while, the "Spider-Man" crew will go to Australia for filming, and I need you to come and act as a personal assistant."


    "Recently, Sophia plans to direct an experimental film herself."


    Speaking of this, Ryan revealed a hint of helplessness on his face. Sofia Coppola had served as an assistant director several times, and this time she finally couldn''t help but want to direct a film herself.


    "My pleasure."


    Adriana Lima flashed a flash of surprise, and then quickly asked: "However, I have not participated in the work of the crew, so I don''t know what preparations need to be made!"


    Don''t think that Adriana Lima is just good-looking, and only shows off her beautiful appearance and perfect figure.


    In fact, she speaks Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, and English, and has even always wanted to become a doctor to secure a stable career.


    By no means is it a pretty vase.


    "No need to prepare anything."


    Ryan touched her vital parts, lowered his head and whispered in her ear: "Honey, I''m the only one you serve."


    While talking, he moved his body slightly, put his arms around Adriana Lima and continued: "For example, relax occasionally to relieve the fatigue caused by work."


    To put it bluntly, it is nothing more than a vacation, and it is impossible to really replace Sofia Coppola''s work.


    After listening, Adriana Lima couldn''t help laughing, "It''s a great job, it suits me very well."


    Looking at Adriana Lima who was smiling coquettishly close at hand, Ryan suddenly remembered something, it seemed that some Victoria''s Secret producers were very dishonest.


    Even Adriana Lima was publicly kissed by a Victoria''s Secret producer.


    Of course, for female models, this is not even a trivial matter. For a chance, many models go to bed with someone as simple as eating.


    We all know that the world of modeling is more chaotic than Hollywood.


    Ryan shook his head and stopped thinking about it.


    Might as well continue to enjoy the pleasure brought by Adriana Lima.


    In the next few days, in addition to the work of the "Spider-Man" crew and the release promotion of "X-Men", Ryan communicated with Adriana Lima all day long.


    From time to time, Gisele Bundchen or other Victoria''s Secret Angels will be invited to come together.


    Meanwhile, Disney''s hand-drawn animated feature film "Dinosaurs" opens Friday


    On the first day, the opening scale exceeded 3,257 movie theaters, which shows that Disney has very high expectations for this hand-drawn animated feature film.


    The film''s three-day box office results in the first weekend did not disappoint Disney.


    Even, it far exceeded the estimates of the media. After three days, it earned 33.6 million US dollars at the box office.


    Slightly lower than the original.


    Ushering in the third weekend of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", the box office results in the three days of the weekend were also good.


    It earned $10.2 million at the box office on Friday, $11.12 million on Saturday, and $9.06 million on its first day.


    After three days, it earned a total of 30.38 million US dollars at the box office.


    That''s slightly lower than "Dinosaur"''s $33.6 million box office.


    But don''t forget, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has been in theaters for three weeks, and "Dinosaur" is in its first week.


    The media is pessimistic about the overall box office of "Dinosaur", which has not changed because of the 33.6 million US dollars in the box office of the film in the first weekend.


    The media believes that the film''s investment of up to 120 million U.S. dollars, in the face of the box office of 33.6 million U.S. dollars in the first weekend, it is not a big success.


    Even, the next box office trend of the film is also not favored by the media.


    With the release of "Dinosaur", the North American box office market has officially entered fierce competition.


    At the same time, "Hala on the Road" produced by DreamWorks was also released on Friday, May 19. In the first three days of the weekend, it took in a box office of 15.48 million US dollars from the North American box office market.


    In just three days, DreamWorks reaped investment costs from its books.


    However, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has different themes from "Dinosaurs" and "Hara on the Road", and the movie-viewing groups have obvious differences. There is not much overlap, and there will be no fierce competition.


    However, "Mission: Impossible 2", which will be released at the end of May, as a commercial blockbuster starring Tom Cruise, will inevitably affect the box office trend of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".

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    "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" is about to usher in the competition of "Mission: Impossible 2".


    Ryan quietly took the crew to Sydney, Australia, preparing to start shooting "Spider-Man" in the newly built studio.


    Originally according to the original shooting plan, the crew will officially start in July.


    Natalie Portman, the heroine in the film in June, needs to join the crew of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" first.


    However, George Lucas suddenly decided to postpone the shooting time of the crew until mid-August.


    In this way, from June to mid-August, Natalie Portman has a schedule of more than two months, which is enough to finish shooting the shots in the "Spider-Man" crew.


    In fact, there are not many shots of Natalie Portman in the film.


    She''s not so much a heroine as an important supporting actress.


    After all, the protagonists in the film can only be Spider-Man and the villain Green Goblin.


    "Theatrical companies want to release ''Spider-Man'' next summer, not Christmas."


    In a studio of a studio owned by Paramount in Sydney, Ryan had just checked the set-up shooting scene and various shooting equipment in the studio, and went back to the lounge to sit down.


    "Summer file!"


    "Spider-Man''s release date will not change."


    Ryan looked at Avi-Allard on the opposite side and said: "The summer vacation will start in May next year. Orion Pictures will release "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", and "Rush Hour 3" will be released in early July, and there will be "Rush Hour 3" in August. Tomb Raider 2 is out."


    "It is impossible to put the release date of "Spider-Man" in June."


    The release schedule in June next year also has many large-scale commercial films released. At the end of May, there will be the war blockbuster "Pearl Harbor" produced by Touchstone and Disney. In early June, there will be "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" produced by Disney. , with an investment of up to 90 million US dollars.


    In late June, there will be "Fast and Furious" produced by Universal Pictures, and "Doctor Dolittle" produced by Twentieth Century Fox.


    What''s more, Ryan hopes that "Spider-Man" will be released after 9/11.


    "That''s the opinion of Warner Bros."


    "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is tentatively scheduled for global release in November, and Warner Bros. hopes to stagger the release schedule of the two films." Avi-Arad also does not want the two films to be released at the same time.


    You must know that Orion Films not only has half of the investment in the "Harry-Potter" series of films, but is also responsible for the North American distribution of the film.


    "It is estimated that next year''s Christmas schedule will include "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" in November, "Monsters, Inc." produced by Pixar Animation Studios, "Ocean''s Eleven" produced by Warner Bros. in December, and "Ocean''s Eleven" produced by Paramount. "Vanilla Sky." Avi-Allard simply counted, and there will be a large-scale commercial film released almost every half a month.


    The intensity of the Christmas schedule is not much worse than that of the summer schedule.


    "Vanilla Sky?" Ryan showed a puzzled look.


    "This is a sci-fi suspense movie, starring Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz, the investment of the film is as high as 68 million US dollars." Avi-Allard gave a brief introduction.


    Penelope Cruz!


    There was a strange flash in Ryan''s eyes, and he remembered the movie "Vanilla Sky".


    In the previous life, Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz met during the filming of this film and dated for a while.


    "Is there a decent weekend in late November!" Ryan said, reflecting on Penelope-Cruz''s service.


    "Spider-Man" will definitely have a staggered release time with "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."


    In addition, he can say without exaggeration that "Spider-Man" will not be afraid of any competition.


    "How about four weekends in November!"


    Avi-Allard checked the release time announced by major film companies, "In the fourth weekend of November, there is no news of a large-scale commercial film release, and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" can be released in November. The first weekend is released, so that the release dates of the two films can be staggered."


    "It''s just that "Ocean''s Eleven" produced by Warner Bros. is released on the first weekend of December."


    The investment of this film is as high as 85 million US dollars. The male stars are George Clooney and Brad Pitt, and the female lead is Julia Roberts. It is definitely a heavyweight film.


    "Can."


    "It is tentatively set to be released on the fourth or third weekend of November." Ryan quickly made a decision.


    As long as the release period of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is staggered, Ryan is not afraid of competition from other films.


    This is the super hot "Spider-Man", and the release time occupies the right time, place and people.


    It''s the same as "Pearl Harbor" which will be released next summer.


    The only difference between the two is that the director of "Pearl Harbor", Michael Bay, made a big war movie into a love triangle movie.


    "Spider-Man" is a superhero movie through and through, without any **** love triangle relationship.


    The love triangle plot in the original film was directly deleted by Ryan.


    The heroine in the original film is simply speechless.


    Not to mention the appearance, from the perspective of the plot, she first had an affair with a rich and handsome man, and then the family of the rich and handsome man underwent great changes, and she became an actress who turned justice into Spider-Man.


    Proper scumbag.


    There is also the appearance of the original heroine Kirsten Dunst. Although it is not ugly, it is not at the level of a goddess.


    But according to the plot in the film, she is a goddess-level existence.


    Otherwise, Ryan would not directly choose Natalie-Portman to play.


    After chatting for a few words, Ryan stopped paying attention to the release schedule of "Spider-Man" and began to focus on filming.


    Right now, at most, a preliminary release time can be customizedThe specific release schedule will have to wait for the post-production of the film to be completed.


    After staying for a while, Ryan got up and left the lounge, and looked at Toby Maguire and Natalie Portman in the fitting.


    Among them, Tobey Maguire''s attire is relatively simple. Usually, he is just a high school student, and his attire is very ordinary, while Spiderman''s attire covers the whole.


    Natalie-Portman''s attire is much more refined. She is wearing a beautiful red cheongsam, beautiful red hair, coupled with her appearance, many people in the watching crew are impressed.


    "Very beautiful." Tobey Maguire''s evaluation of Natalie Portman is very real, without any exaggeration.


    James Franco on the side nodded, and he very much agreed with Toby Maguire''s evaluation.


    "It''s really beautiful and charming."


    At this moment, Ben Parker came over and his eyes fell on Natalie Portman, "Unfortunately, she is not suitable for you."


    As he spoke, he reached out and patted Toby Maguire and James Franco on the shoulders.


    "Please, Ben."


    James Franco looked away from Natalie Portman, spread his hands and said, "I already have a date."


    He has no interest in Natalie Portman, and even keeps him at arm''s length.


    Natalie Portman joined the "Star Wars Prequel" trilogy and "Spider-Man" crew one after another, which shows that she is not an ordinary actress.


    Furthermore, the scene at the banquet in London, England, has long been spread. Natalie Portman did not show any weakness in the face of Harvey Weinstein, which provoked Ryan Gosling and George Luca. Two Hollywood bigwigs came forward.


    Every idiot knows that Natalie Portman is not something to be provoked at will.

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    "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" is about to usher in the competition of "Mission: Impossible 2".


    Ryan quietly took the crew to Sydney, Australia, preparing to start shooting "Spider-Man" in the newly built studio.


    Originally according to the original shooting plan, the crew will officially start in July.


    Natalie Portman, the heroine in the film in June, needs to join the crew of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" first.


    However, George Lucas suddenly decided to postpone the shooting time of the crew until mid-August.


    In this way, from June to mid-August, Natalie Portman has a schedule of more than two months, which is enough to finish shooting the shots in the "Spider-Man" crew.


    In fact, there are not many shots of Natalie Portman in the film.


    She''s not so much a heroine as an important supporting actress.


    After all, the protagonists in the film can only be Spider-Man and the villain Green Goblin.


    "Theatrical companies want to release ''Spider-Man'' next summer, not Christmas."


    In a studio of a studio owned by Paramount in Sydney, Ryan had just checked the set-up shooting scene and various shooting equipment in the studio, and went back to the lounge to sit down.


    "Summer file!"


    "Spider-Man''s release date will not change."


    Ryan looked at Avi-Allard on the opposite side and said: "The summer vacation will start in May next year. Orion Pictures will release "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", and "Rush Hour 3" will be released in early July, and there will be "Rush Hour 3" in August. Tomb Raider 2 is out."


    "It is impossible to put the release date of "Spider-Man" in June."


    The release schedule in June next year also has many large-scale commercial films released. At the end of May, there will be the war blockbuster "Pearl Harbor" produced by Touchstone and Disney. In early June, there will be "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" produced by Disney. , with an investment of up to 90 million US dollars.


    In late June, there will be "Fast and Furious" produced by Universal Pictures, and "Doctor Dolittle" produced by Twentieth Century Fox.


    What''s more, Ryan hopes that "Spider-Man" will be released after 9/11.


    "That''s the opinion of Warner Bros."


    "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is tentatively scheduled for global release in November, and Warner Bros. hopes to stagger the release schedule of the two films." Avi-Arad also does not want the two films to be released at the same time.


    You must know that Orion Films not only has half of the investment in the "Harry-Potter" series of films, but is also responsible for the North American distribution of the film.


    "It is estimated that next year''s Christmas schedule will include "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" in November, "Monsters, Inc." produced by Pixar Animation Studios, "Ocean''s Eleven" produced by Warner Bros. in December, and "Ocean''s Eleven" produced by Paramount. "Vanilla Sky." Avi-Allard simply counted, and there will be a large-scale commercial film released almost every half a month.


    The intensity of the Christmas schedule is not much worse than that of the summer schedule.


    "Vanilla Sky?" Ryan showed a puzzled look.


    "This is a sci-fi suspense movie, starring Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz, the investment of the film is as high as 68 million US dollars." Avi-Allard gave a brief introduction.


    Penelope Cruz!


    There was a strange flash in Ryan''s eyes, and he remembered the movie "Vanilla Sky".


    In the previous life, Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz met during the filming of this film and dated for a while.


    "Is there any suitable weekend at the end of November!" Ryan asked.


    "Spider-Man" will definitely have a staggered release time with "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets".


    In addition, he can say without exaggeration that "Spider-Man" will not be afraid of any competition.


    "How about a fourth weekend!"


    Avi-Allard checked the film release time announced by major film companies, "In the fourth weekend of November, there is no news about the release of large-scale commercial films, and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" can be released on November 1. It will be released on the first weekend of the month."


    "In this way, the release dates of the two films can be staggered."


    "It''s just that "Ocean''s Eleven" produced by Warner Bros. was released on the first weekend of December."


    The investment of this film is as high as 85 million US dollars. The male stars are George Clooney and Brad Pitt, and the female lead is Julia Roberts. It is definitely a heavyweight film.


    "Can."


    "It is tentatively set to be released on the fourth or third weekend of November." Ryan quickly made a decision.


    As long as the release period of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is staggered, Ryan is not afraid of competition from other films.


    This is the super hot "Spider-Man", and the release time occupies the right time, place and people.


    It is very similar to "Pearl Harbor" which will be released next summer.


    The only difference between the two films is that the director of "Pearl Harbor", Michael Bay, made a big war movie into a love triangle movie.


    "Spider-Man" is a superhero movie through and through, and there is no love triangle relationship.


    The love triangle plot in the original film was directly changed by Ryan to a crush on the heroine.


    The setting of the heroine in the original film is simply speechless.


    Not to mention the appearance, but from the perspective of the plot, she first had an affair with a rich and handsome man, and then the family of the rich and handsome man underwent great changes, and she became the girlfriend of Justice incarnate as Spiderman.


    Proper scumbag.


    There is also the appearance of the original heroine Kirsten Dunst. Although it is not ugly, it is not a goddess.


    According to the character settings in the film she is not only a beauty, but also secretly loved by the protagonist Spider-Man.


    It looks very awkward.


    Otherwise, Ryan would not directly choose Natalie Portman to play the role, and did not consider Kirsten Dunst at all.


    After chatting for a few words, Ryan stopped paying attention to the release schedule of "Spider-Man" and began to focus on filming.


    Right now, at most, a preliminary release time can be customized, and the specific release schedule will have to wait until the post-production of the film is finished.


    After staying for a while, Ryan got up and left the lounge, and went to the studio to see Toby Maguire and Natalie Portman in the fitting.


    Tobey Maguire''s costume is relatively simple. In the film, he is just an ordinary high school student with a very ordinary costume, while Spiderman''s costume covers the whole person.


    Natalie-Portman''s attire is much more refined. She is wearing a beautiful red cheongsam, beautiful red hair, coupled with her appearance, many people in the watching crew are impressed.


    "Very beautiful." Tobey Maguire''s evaluation of Natalie Portman is very real, without any exaggeration.


    James Franco on the side nodded, and he very much agreed with Toby Maguire''s evaluation.


    "It''s really beautiful and charming."


    At this moment, Ben Parker came over and his eyes fell on Natalie Portman, "Unfortunately, she is not suitable for you."


    As he spoke, he reached out and patted Toby Maguire and James Franco on the shoulders.


    "Please, Ben."


    Furthermore, the scene at the banquet in London, England, has long been spread. Natalie Portman did not show any weakness in the face of Harvey Weinstein, which provoked Ryan Gosling and George Luca. Two Hollywood bigwigs came forward.


    Every idiot knows that Natalie Portman is not something to be provoked at will.

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    "Very strange clothes."


    Natalie Portman tidied up the cheongsam on her body, and felt a little uncomfortable, especially when walking, the steps needed to be small.


    "This is Ryan''s proposal." Sofia Coppola looked at the beautiful cheongsam on Natalie Portman and said, "Adding some oriental features to the film can get more recognition."


    She knew that Ryan attached great importance to the future potential of the box office market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Not only did Shi Chang donate in his own name, but Orion Pictures also invested in some cooperative projects.


    For example, Golden Harvest''s cinema companies and peripheral product production bases, as well as some tourism cooperation projects, etc.


    "Although the dress is very beautiful and novel."


    Natalie-Portman touched the material of the clothes, it was very slippery, "It''s just that I''m not used to it."


    Speaking of this, she suddenly changed her voice and asked, "Sophia, I heard that you plan to direct a film yourself!"


    "So do you want me to act as the heroine?"


    Not only did Natalie Portman hear that Sofia Coppola was going to direct a film, but she also knew that someone had already gotten a script.


    One that made her gnash her teeth.


    "Sorry, Natalie."


    Sofia Coppola showed a hint of apology and said, "The characters in the script don''t match your appearance."


    The script is adapted from "Angels with Broken Wings", which tells the lives of five adolescent sisters. It can be regarded as an experimental literary film.


    At this stage, Natalie Portman''s focus is on commercial films.


    What''s more, she hasn''t had any spare time recently.


    "What about Scarlett?"


    Natalie Portman frowned and asked: "She is suitable for this movie!"


    The night before she came to Australia, Scarlett Johansson took a script, a script written by Sofia Coppola herself, and deliberately read it aloud in front of her.


    Scarlett!


    Sofia Coppola suddenly understood, looked at Natalie Portman speechlessly and said, "She is not suitable for this film either."


    Before Natalie Portman could speak again, Sofia Coppola looked at the time and continued: "Natalie, you need to change your clothes, otherwise, dinner can only be left in the studio .��


    "And Ryan is here." She saw Ryan coming out from the direction of the lounge.


    Natalie - Portman and Scarlett - Johansson''s battle, she does not want to get involved.


    As for Scarlett Johansson!


    She just wrote an outline of that script, and she won''t be preparing for filming for a long time in the future.


    She needs to spend time perfecting the plot of the script.


    Natalie Portman pouted, turned around and glanced at Ryan and Adriana Lima who were coming, and said in a low voice, "I don''t like this woman."


    "She''s too tall." Natalie Portman looked at Adriana Lima''s tall figure, and then thought of her own height, she couldn''t help showing a hint of disgust, "It''s like a stick."


    "Ryan''s taste is still as weird as before."


    Sofia Coppola found it very funny. Adriana Lima is indeed tall, but she is definitely not a nuisance.


    Even, she faintly felt that the reason why Natalie Portman didn''t like Adriana Lima was because Adriana Lima was too tall, a full head taller than Natalie Portman more than.


    Natalie Portman muttered and walked towards the changing room. She didn''t want to stand with Adriana Lima.


    Natalie Portman is only 1.6 meters tall, and Adriana Lima is 1.78 meters tall. Standing together, Natalie Portman looks very petite .


    "How does it feel!"


    Ryan walked over, just in time to see Natalie Portman''s back, with a very beautiful figure, "It seems that Natalie, she is very suitable for wearing a cheongsam."


    "It''s not bad, but Natalie feels a little uncomfortable." Sofia Coppola pointed to the changing room, "I guess she needs to get used to it for a few days."


    As she spoke, she looked at Adriana Lima in front of her. She was 1.78 meters tall, and she was wearing a pair of high-heeled shoes. She was really tall.


    Natalie Portman is too short by comparison.


    "She will get used to it." Ryan shrugged, "Oriental traditional women''s cheongsam can show the charm of a woman''s figure."


    Charming figure!


    A smile appeared in Sofia Coppola''s eyes. I am afraid that what Natalie Portman wants is not the charm of her figure, but the sense of superiority brought by her height.


    Ryan didn''t notice the smile in Sofia Coppola''s eyes, and continued: "It''s getting late, please hurry up, let''s go to taste Australian specialties in the evening."


    There are many special delicacies in Australia, such as kangaroo meat, lobster, king crab, white oyster, abalone and so on.


    "OK, I will notify everyone, and you will pay for it tonight." Sofia Coppola said unceremoniously, then turned around and informed all crew members of the good news.


    In fact, Sofia Coppola will not really leave her job in a short time.


    At least it needs to wait until someone can take over her position, and "Girls Go Forward" is only an experimental literary film, the investment cost is pitifully low, and the entire shooting time is less than 20 days.


    She will not officially start filming until after the "Spider-Man" crew finishes filming.


    In addition, this film is invested by Orion Films.


    It''s also Ryan''s return to Sofia Coppola over the years.


    At the same time, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", which spent the third week, has accumulated a box office of 256 million US dollars in North America.


    However, starting from the next working day, the box office of the film dropped sharply, with a single-day box office of only more than 2 million US dollars.


    It grossed $2.86 million on Monday, $2.15 million on Tuesday, and $1.98 million on Wednesday.


    Combined for four working days, the box office in North America was only US$6.99 million.


    The accumulated box office in North America reached 263 million US dollars.


    This is the normal box office trend of a film.


    "The North American box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has reached 264 million US dollars. It is only a matter of time before the North American box office of the film is expected to exceed 300 million US dollars."


    "In addition, this film has sold well at the box office in many overseas countries and regions, and the accumulated overseas box office has reached..."


    "The next weekend, the North American film market will welcome a large-scale commercial film."


    On Thursday night, May 25, Paramount hosted a massive premiere for "Mission: Impossible 2."


    When the film''s leading actor Tom Cruise appeared on the stage, it immediately caused a climax among the crowd.


    During this period, Tom Cruise not only reached the peak of his career, he was even one of the rare superstars in Hollywood.


    At the premiere, Sandy Newton, the heroine of the film, said very confidently in the face of media interviews: "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring is already in its fourth weekend, and its box office cannot exceed that of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring". Mission: Impossible 2."


    "This week''s box office champion can only be "Mission: Impossible 2"."


    Sandy-Newton''s words excited all the media reporters, and they wished she could speak quickly.


    Not far away, Tom Cruise''s face was a bit unsightly, "Who made her say that!"


    "Okay, Tom, don''t be angry." The film director Wu Baige shrugged and said indifferently: "Sandy is just telling the truth."


    Hearing this, Tom Cruise took a deep look at Wu Baige, and said in a heavy tone: "Although what she said is the truth, these words should not come out of her mouthDon''t forget Already, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has grossed $264 million in North America."


    In four weeks of release, the North American box office reached 264 million US dollars.


    The film''s final North American box office must have exceeded 300 million US dollars, and the film''s overseas box office is also a big hit.


    Many evaluation agencies predict that the global box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will reach 600 million to 700 million US dollars.


    Sandy Newton''s words just now are likely to cause dissatisfaction among fans of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    This is not a small number of people, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is a big hit, and within a short period of time, it has a large number of fans.


    There''s a good chance these people will boycott Thandie-Newton, or even Mission: Impossible 2.


    More importantly, it may cause competition between the two films.


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    "I know that what happened on "Windtalker" made you very dissatisfied with Orion Films."


    "Wu, but you have to remember that Orion Pictures is not easy to provoke." After finishing speaking, Tom Cruise turned around and left.


    Wu Baige opened his mouth, but didn''t say anything in the end.


    He knew that Tom Cruise was right, that Orion Pictures was not something to be easily provoked.


    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, again, is not Thandy-Newton, to belittle.


    Just now, many people looked at Sandy-Newton with a trace of sarcasm in their eyes, and even a little gloating.


    A group of media reporters looked at Sandy-Newton excitedly, wishing she could continue talking.


    In this way, there is no need to worry about tomorrow''s entertainment headlines.


    However, there is one thing that Sandy Newton said is very correct. The three-day box office of "Mission: Impossible 2" in the opening weekend far exceeds that of "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    After three days on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the film earned a box office of 58.67 million US dollars, and the following Monday is Memorial Day in the United States, with a one-day holiday.


    By comparison, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" grossed just $6.76 million on Friday, $8.69 million on Saturday and $6.59 million on Sunday.


    The film grossed $22.04 million in its fourth weekend.


    So far, the North American box office of the film has reached 286 million US dollars.


    On the following Memorial Day, "Mission: Impossible 2" earned a box office of 12.97 million US dollars in a single day, and the cumulative box office in North America increased to 71.64 million US dollars.


    In just four days of release, it earned a box office of 71.64 million US dollars.


    The media couldn''t help exclaiming, with the box office trend of "Mission: Impossible 2", even if it can''t reach the record set by "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    But the film is on track to top $100 million by the end of the week.


    For a while, Tom Cruise''s reputation soared, and reports about him could be seen everywhere.


    "Mission: Impossible 2, a movie starring Tom Cruise, released last weekend, will be another winner at the start of the summer."


    "In addition, congratulations to "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", which earned $5.16 million at the box office on Memorial Day. The cumulative box office in North America reached $292 million, and it is about to break through the $300 million mark."


    "Mission: Impossible 2" was released for four days, and the North American box office earned 71.64 million US dollars, which is indeed very dazzling.


    However, in the eyes of many Hollywood insiders, the box office results of the fourth weekend of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" are also very dazzling.


    Including Memorial Day, a total of four days, the box office harvested 27.2 million US dollars, which is comparable to the box office of some commercial films in the first weekend.


    You know, this is the fourth weekend of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.


    It still earned $27.2 million at the box office, which is unbelievable.


    The premiere of "Mission: Impossible 2" ended. Tom Cruise called Ryan to explain and apologized for Sandy Newton.


    In any case, Tom Cruise is not only the film''s leading actor, producer, but also one of the investors.


    Regarding this, Ryan didn''t say anything, he was just a young actor, and he didn''t have time to fuss with her too much.


    Of course, the film crew invested by Orion Films will definitely not send her an audition invitation in the future.


    And, he also declined the invitation of Tom Cruise.


    As Tom Cruise''s relationship with Scientology became closer, Ryan felt that it was better to stay away from him.


    He remembered that Tom Cruise''s next marriage in his previous life was arranged through Scientology.


    "Photography ready!"


    "The lights are ready!"


    "The props are ready!"


    "The clothes are ready!"


    In the studio, with the photography, lighting, props, and costumes ready, the only thing left is the makeup of the actors.


    Ryan asked Adriana Lima to urge her, and after a while, Natalie Portman came over wearing a beautiful red cheongsam.


    "Is there anything I need to pay attention to soon!"


    Natalie Portman came to Ryan, looked at the screen on the monitor, and asked, "For example, how can I perform better!"


    Ryan looked up at Natalie Portman, who was very beautiful, and said, "Come out with what you think is the most charming side."


    "OK, no problem." Natalie-Portman nodded.


    The next moment, she suddenly moved closer, almost touching Ryan''s face, and said, "Is it the same as now?"


    In the sudden scene, Ryan could almost feel Natalie Portman''s breath, so he couldn''t help but quickly stopped her so as not to continue.


    He frowned slightly, looked at Natalie Portman who was close at hand, and said, "What you should do now is to prepare for trial shooting, not some boring things."


    "I knew it would be like this." Natalie-Portman pouted, turned and left.


    Seeing Natalie Portman''s back, Ryan shook his head helplessly, and asked the photography team to prepare for trial shooting.


    There is a huge blue screen in the studio, which almost covers half of the studio.


    Other than that, there are almost no other scenes to see.


    This is the norm with digital photography.


    For the filming of "Spider-Man", Ryan gave up the traditional shooting method and shot completely with digital cameras.


    Many people who have participated in the filming of "X-Men" crew can find one thing, the blue screen in the studio in front of them is much larger than when "X-Men" was filmed.


    In other words, "Spider-Man" needs to produce more CG computer shots than "X-Men".


    Of course, this is not an official shoot, today is just a test shoot, to see if there is any need to modify.


    Next Monday, the crew will officially start filming.


    As the test shot began, Ryan stared at the camera on the monitor, looked at Natalie Portman''s eyes, beautiful brown pupils, and nodded with satisfaction.


    If it were replaced by the original Kirsten Dunst.


    He is afraid that he will face a small trouble. The crew needs to replace the blue screen and shoot with a green screen.


    Kirsten-Dunst''s eye color is light blue.


    In terms of appearance, a pair of light blue eyes are much more beautiful than Natalie Portman''s eyes.


    But from the perspective of the film crew, blue and green pupils are not a good thing.


    Especially for the main actors who have blue and green pupils at the same time, it is a disaster for the director.


    Although this is very rare.


    After trial shooting for a while, Ryan felt that the effect was good, so he didn''t continue to shoot. He called Sofia Coppola and talked about another matter.


    "Ever heard of Chicago?" Ryan asked.


    "Chicago"!


    Sofia Coppola was stunned for a moment, and then remembered that Ryan once asked someone to buy the adaptation copyright of the musical "Chicago".


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    "Is that the musical?"


    Sofia Coppola thought for a while and said, "I seem to remember that the adaptation copyright of "Chicago" is in the hands of Martin Richards."


    A name that made her a little nauseous just mentioning it.


    Martin Richards is not only a veteran Hollywood producer, but also a very famous homosexual, gay, and gay.


    The most speechless thing is that he is also married to a female producer, and he is very affectionate in front of the media, while his wife''s ex-husband is a bisexual.


    It is completely a realistic version of ethics and reasoning drama.


    "I got a message that Martin Richards intends to put "Chicago" on the screen, and has already started contact with Miramax Films." Ryan will not mention "Chicago" for no reason.


    What''s more, this news was revealed by Tom Cruise inadvertently.


    Recently, Nicole Kidman starred in a song and dance film, the famous "Moulin Rouge", which seems to intend to hit the Oscar for Best Actress statuette.


    In this regard, Tom Cruise has some complaints, and even more complaints about the manager Pai-Kinsley.


    What angered him most was the gossip that Nicole Kidman had dinner with Harvey Weinstein and that she was going to star in the Miramax-backed "The Hours" project. .


    For this reason, he specifically mentioned the news about the song and dance film "Chicago" that Martin Richards intends to cooperate with Lamax Films.


    Whether it was out of the blue or Tom Cruise was trying to cause some trouble for Harvey Weinstein.


    At least "Chicago" managed to pique Ryan''s interest.


    "You intend to **** this project from Miramax Films!" Sofia Coppola naturally understood what Ryan meant.


    "You can try to get in touch first." Ryan shrugged and said, "I am very interested in this project."


    "Besides, the other party is Miramax Films."


    There was a hint of coldness in his tone.


    "I''ll tell Nancy to find someone to contact Martin Richards." Sofia Coppola nodded. Orion Films would definitely try to get a project that Ryan couldn''t forget.


    As for Miramax!


    Ryan and Orion Pictures won''t care about the reaction of Miramax Pictures, and even hope that the Wayne Brothers will become angry.


    After the talk, Ryan checked the time, called Adriana Lima over, and left the studio with a group of crew members. They chose a famous local restaurant in Sydney, and everyone had a big meal.


    In the next few days, the crew was busy until the crew officially started.


    The scene that started to be filmed is one of the scenes where Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight, and a heroic rescue of the beauty is about to be staged.


    Unlike "X-Men", the crew of "Spider-Man" did not invite famous Hollywood stars to guest stars, and except for Natalie Portman, the rest of the actors were not paid very much.


    Of course, Natalie Portman''s salary is not too high.


    The highest-paid actor on the cast was Willem Dafoe, who played the villain Green Goblin.


    After a while, Willem Dafoe and Tobey Maguire walked over, covered in motion capture cameras, and there were also two stuntmen.


    In addition, Natalie Portman, who came earlier, had exquisite makeup on her face, and she looked very beautiful in a red cheongsam.


    After all the departments were ready, Ryan asked several actors to familiarize themselves with their positions, and then the official shooting began.


    ""Spider-Man", the first scene, the first scene..." The recorder put the record card in front of the camera lens, and shouted, "Start shooting!"


    In the camera, Toby Maguire has already put on the red hood that belongs to Spider-Man, facing Natalie Portman.


    The couple, played by two extras, seemed to see Spider-Man falling from the sky, and couldn''t help exclaiming, "Oh, this is faster than the subway!"


    Even, ask a very boring question.


    Tobey Maguire turned away, "Don''t mind us, she just wanted to use the lift."


    After finishing speaking, Toby Maguire turned around and ran towards the distance.


    The next moment, Natalie Portman quickly reached out and grabbed him, "Wait a minute."


    She looked at Tobey Maguire, who was wearing a red hood, and asked: "Who are you!"


    Tobey Maguire paused and said to Natalie Portman: "You know who I am."


    Natalie-Portman was a little puzzled, "I know?"


    Without waiting for Natalie Portman to continue asking, Toby Maguire ran away quickly, leaving only one sentence, "Your good neighbor Spider-Man."


    The following shot was done by a stuntman, and Toby Maguire can''t do somersaults.


    Sitting behind the monitor, Ryan looked at the picture above and was very satisfied with the performance of the two just now.


    Especially Natalie Portman''s appearance is definitely a highlight in the film.


    Tobey Maguire took off his hood and sat aside to rest.


    Natalie Portman will continue filming.


    A stuntman also wearing a Spider-Man costume stood on the high platform built by the crew, and after a while, the shooting was over.


    The crew didn''t have too many demands on Toby Maguire, and many times it was done by stuntmen.


    Unless it''s a close-up of the face, he doesn''t need to complete any action scenes, which can be regarded as very easy.


    Ryan felt dissatisfied with the performance of the stuntman just now, and asked him to do it again several times.


    "Stop!" Ryan yelled to stop again, "Change to a Chinese stuntman and do it a few more times."


    In many cases, even if the director thinks the effect is good, he will deliberately shoot several times.


    In this way, when editing later, we can have more editing materials.


    "Joseph, ask someone to get the props ready."


    Ryan shot several more times, called Joseph-Aspmonti and said: "All special shots need to be shot more than twice, one shot needs to be flashed, and one shot is a close-up shot."


    "I''ll tell the camera crew again." Joseph Aspmonti hurried towards the photographer.


    There will be some items about other Marvel superheroes in the film, such as a T-shirt with Captain America, a picture of the Hulk hanging in the boxing gym, and so on.


    One of the most obvious ones is about the Green Goblin.


    Norman-Osborn is the founder of Aoshi Group. In order to win the rival Stark Group and get investment from the government military, he took risks with his own body and tried a strength enhancer that has not been successfully developed, which led to confusion and became a the Green Goblin.


    However, the Stark Group, which is a competitor in the film, is a personal enterprise under Iron Man.


    The business scope of this group is very wide, including various high-tech fields such as military industry, artificial intelligence, and aerospace.


    The competition with Norman Osborne and Austen Group is only one of the small projects.


    However, "Spider-Man" is not the beginning film of the Avengers'' plan. Many shots are flashed by, and it is difficult to find without careful observation.


    However, some details in the film are faintly connected together.


    It was Ryan''s idea.


    On the one hand, the popularity of "Spider-Man" can be used to drive the fame of the remaining superheroes, and to cultivate a box office market for superhero films.


    Second, with the release of "The Avengers" in the future, Orion Pictures will choose an appropriate time to re-release "Spider-Man", and turn the flashing shots in the film into obvious close-up shots.


    To put it bluntly, it''s just to make money.


    In this way, there is another advantage.


    Some fans and viewers of the original manga, in order to clearly see the flashing scenes in the film, a considerable number of people will choose to go to the cinema to watch the movie again.


    Can drive film box office data.


    Marvel''s superhero movies have never been just a movie, but contain the information of each superhero.


    In this regard, it is somewhat similar to the original "Iron Man".


    It''s just that "Iron Man" is the beginning film of the Avengers, and "Spider-Man" is a separate series of films.


    Ryan won''t change that, it''s in Orion''s best interests.


    Of course, compared to Marvel Pictures, which only had the copyrights of second-tier superheroes in the previous life, and Sony Pictures, which only had the copyrights of Spider-Man characters.


    Orion Pictures currently owns the entire rights to Marvel''s superhero characters.


    In the next few "Spider-Man", the interaction will continue until the Avengers plan starts.


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    Just when the crew of "Spider-Man" officially started filming.


    Orion Films got in touch with Martin Richards, and Nancy Utley even met with him in person.


    "Nancy!"


    "It is impossible for me to sell the adaptation copyright of "Chicago" to Orion Films." Martin Richards looked at Nancy Utley sitting opposite, with a puzzled look on his face.


    Last time, he had clearly rejected Orion Films, saying that the adaptation copyright of "Chicago" would not be sold.


    However, what he didn''t expect was that Nancy Utley, one of the top executives of Orion Films, came to the door again in person.


    "I came here on behalf of Orion Films this time, not to buy the adaptation copyright of "Chicago." Nancy Utley put down the coffee in her hand and continued: "I want to cooperate with you."


    "I don''t quite understand what you mean." Martin-Richards shook his head.


    He had known Nancy Utley a long time ago, and had even taught her a little bit, but Martin Richards was obviously at a loss as to why she came.


    He has no intersection with Orion Films, let alone cooperation.


    "Orion Films can invest in the "Chicago" project and work with you to bring this film to the screen." Nancy Utley chose to say it directly without going around the corner.


    Orion Pictures intends to invest in "Chicago"!


    Martin-Richards had a look of surprise on his face. Orion Pictures has always focused on commercial films and rarely set foot in the independent film circle.


    Unexpectedly, he intends to invest in "Chicago".


    It seems that the last time Orion Films planned to purchase the copyright of "Chicago" was not a temporary idea.


    Immediately, he said calmly: "I have initially reached a cooperation intention with Miramax Films, and Miramax Films will be responsible for the investment in this project."


    The reason for choosing Miramax Films is very simple. As a song and dance film, "Chicago" will definitely try to hit the Oscars, and Harvey Weinstein is the famous Oscar promoter.


    In addition, Miramax Films'' status in the independent film circle and the support of its major shareholder Disney will not encounter any obstacles in the promotion and distribution of future films.


    Perhaps for the mainstream commercial film industry in Hollywood, Miramax Films is not so powerful.


    However, in the independent film circle, Miramax Films, which relies on Disney, has a pivotal position and can be regarded as one of the best cooperation partners.


    Although Harvey-Weinstein''s character is shameless.


    Nancy Utley didn''t show any disappointment, looked at Martin Richards calmly, and said: "As far as I know, "Moulin Rouge" is also a song and dance film, 20th Century Fox gave up to 67 million US dollars. Budget."


    "It can be changed to Miramax Films, which will never agree to invest 67 million U.S. dollars in "Chicago". For Orion Films, 67 million U.S. dollars is not a big investment."


    This is to be honest, with an investment of 67 million US dollars, Orion Pictures can take it out at any time.


    A $67 million budget!


    Tell Martin-Richards to be silent. It is precisely because 20th Century Fox is willing to invest 67 million US dollars in "Moulin Rouge" that he contacted Miramax Films and planned to put "Chicago" on the screen.


    However, as Nancy Utley said, there''s no way Miramax would spend $67 million on "Chicago."


    Doing so would be too risky for Miramax Films.


    After all, Miramax Films is only a second-tier film company.


    "I need to think about it." Martin-Richards said slowly, "Some things are not just a matter of investment scale."


    Nancy Utley nodded, didn''t say anything more, stayed for a while, then got up to leave.


    In the evening, she needs to take a flight to Australia.


    After Nancy Utley left, Martin Richards picked up the phone and called Rob Marshall, "Temporarily suspending negotiations with Miramax Films..."


    "If you have nothing to do on the weekend, you''d better come over in person, Nancy Utley, the vice president of Orion Films, has just left my place not long ago."


    Rob - Marshall is not only a choreographer, he is also a director, served as "Annie" choreographer and director.


    He also won the 52nd Emmy Award nomination for Best Directing of a Miniseries TV Movie in the Limited Series TV Movie category for this film.


    Another point is that Rob Marshall is also a homosexual, and he is more thorough than Martin Richards.


    Martin Richards is bisexual at best.


    After all, he had a marriage and a family.


    When it arrived at Sydney International Airport, it was already the second night. Nancy-Utley found a nearby hotel to rest for the night, and took a taxi to the studio owned by Paramount the next morning.


    "Here are two scripts, you''d better read them both."


    Nancy Utley came all the way from Los Angeles, so she naturally had something important to do, "One of the scripts was brought by James Huang."


    While talking, she handed the two scripts to Ryan and introduced, "This is a very interesting action science fiction script."


    "The setting of the plot is very creative. I think you should see it for yourself. In addition, Sony Pictures has already expressed its interest in investing."


    After Ryan took over the script and only glanced at it, he completely lost interest. "Universal Pursuit" is a very familiar name.


    "What''s his plan!" Ryan asked, putting the script aside.


    "Huang, I hope to get investment from Orion Films, otherwise, after the release of the next "Death Comes", he can only temporarily suspend cooperation with Orion Films." Nancy Utley seemed a little anxious.


    The "Death is Coming" series of films is very important to Orion Films. Losing James-Huang is tantamount to losing the soul of the film.


    "We can wait until he comes back from filming "Universal Pursuit" before continuing to film the next "Death Comes." Ryan pointed to another script and asked, "What about the other script?"


    "Who sent it here!"


    Looking at Ryan, Nancy-Utley didn''t answer immediately, but showed a little puzzled, and asked, "You plan to reject this script!"


    She read the script carefully, and the plot setting in it is very novel. Coupled with James Huang''s directing level, at least there is no problem with the shooting cost, and it even brings a lot of money.


    "A script with an idea or creativity often equals a risk." Ryan spread his hands and said, "I would rather choose a simple clich�� script than invest in a script full of ideas."


    "Let''s talk about another script."


    Ryan directly picked up another script and flipped through it, which was obviously more important than "Universal Pursuit".


    "A Song of Ice and Fire"!


    A very familiar, yet somewhat unfamiliar name.


    What is familiar is that he has watched this American drama in his previous life, and even followed it for several seasons.


    Strangely, what he was watching was a TV series, not a movie.


    Although Ryan felt a little strange, he still couldn''t help watching, after all, he couldn''t remember every Hollywood movie.


    However, the production budget written on it frowned, as high as 130 million US dollars.


    There''s no way he hasn''t heard of an epic movie with a budget of $130 million.


    Even if the film fails at the box office, there will be a lot of media coverage.


    Ryan could only continue watching patiently.


    Overall, the script is pretty good. It looks like he has carefully studied the original work of "A Song of Ice and Fire", and the whole plan is very rigorous, even more rigorous than some project plans of Orion Films.


    With Ryan''s harsh eyes, he couldn''t find any major faults, as if he had calculated every detail.


    There are a lot of plots, Ryan couldn''t help but nodded,


    It is impossible and impossible for the entire script to tell the entire story of "A Song of Ice and Fire", but to intercept a section of the War of the Roses, with the Stark family and the Lannister family as the core.


    In a typical Hollywood commercial script, the shadows of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and the Battle of Helm''s Deep can be faintly seen in many places.


    From the perspective of this drama, it cannot be said that it has much commercial value.


    The key is the original "A Song of Ice and Fire".


    As an epic book as famous as "Lord of the Rings"A Song of Ice and Fire has a large number of readers and fans.


    Furthermore, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is now a big hit at the box office, so choosing to put "A Song of Ice and Fire" on the screen is obviously a very good choice.


    However, what puzzled Ryan was that he seemed to have never heard of the movie "A Song of Ice and Fire" in his previous life.


    Unless it is the legendary butterfly effect!


    But it''s not right, I haven''t heard of anyone planning to put "A Song of Ice and Fire" on the screen.


    The first edition of "A Song of Ice and Fire" was published in 1996, and now less than four years have passed, far from the time to put it on the screen.


    Generally speaking, the longer such an epic work is published, the more suitable it is for adaptation, rather than an unfinished original work.


    "Why did you choose to put "A Song of Ice and Fire" on the screen!" Ryan asked, looking up at Nancy Utley.


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    "I''m not too sure, maybe the other party saw the sensational effect of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and planned to take the opportunity to put "A Song of Ice and Fire" on the screen." Nancy Utley was not very clear either. .


    However, she thinks it should be related to "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", otherwise the other party may not directly choose Orion Pictures as the partner.


    "Then what about the conditions!"


    "Does he want to get investment? Or co-production!" Ryan knew that a project with an investment of more than 1.3 billion U.S. dollars would not fall on Orion Films for no reason, and the other party must have a conspiracy, "Or is he planning to sell the script!"


    The three ways of cooperation are relatively common in Hollywood.


    While obtaining investment, the other party will definitely not easily give up the management authority of project preparation. Similar to the cooperation on the 007 series of films, Orion Films is only an investor.


    Co-production is different, requiring joint funding from both parties. Orion Films is also responsible for film promotion and distribution, and can control the initiative of the crew.


    Selling the script is the easiest way. In return, the other party can not only get a sum of money, but also a position in the crew.


    Of course, there are no fixed terms for specific cooperation conditions, and it depends on the negotiation between the two parties.


    Nancy Utley was shocked, and quickly said: "The other party hopes to shoot in a cooperative way, and each will bear half of the investment and revenue sharing. Orion Films will be responsible for the promotion and distribution of the film."


    Hearing this, Ryan frowned. Even if such a condition is not considered a lion''s mouth, no film company will easily agree to it.


    Unless it is Tom Cruise, George Lucas, such Hollywood superstars, famous directors, and gold medal producers, it is impossible for any Hollywood film company to agree easily.


    Half of the investment and income sharing is too much.


    "He also needs to become the producer of the crew and have the final casting and editing rights for the film."


    Nancy-Utley glanced at Ryan and continued: "In addition, he also hopes that this film can be released before "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", and the film''s release schedule will start in May."


    As the last part of the trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", it is bound to bring epic films to a peak.


    Next, for a long time, it was not a good release time for epic films.


    In addition, May is the beginning of the summer season, with last year''s "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" and this year''s "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" selling one after another, which is undoubtedly an excellent release schedule.


    As for the producer position, it can be considered.


    However, the final casting and editing rights of the film are definitely not allowed.


    "Are there any other conditions?" Ryan continued to ask.


    "There is one more thing." Nancy Utley hesitated, and said: "He did not obtain the copyright of the adaptation of "A Song of Ice and Fire", but hopes that through the channel of Orion Films, both parties can get the original work together. Adaptation Copyright."


    "I haven''t obtained the copyright to adapt the original work yet!" Ryan said with a smile on his lips, "It''s interesting."


    Generally speaking, very few people seek cooperation with just a proposal and a script when they have not obtained the copyright to adapt the original work.


    A plan that didn''t get the copyright to adapt the original work, the other party is not afraid that Orion Films will bypass him and choose to invest in this project alone!


    Even, it is entirely possible to borrow the outline of this script. Anyway, this is only an adapted script, not an original script, so it is difficult to qualify as an infringement.


    Hollywood film companies only have interests in their eyes, and have never said anything about integrity.


    Never try to trust the credibility of any Hollywood studio.


    Of course, it is also possible that the other party does not have enough funds to purchase the copyright of the original adaptation.


    With the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and the huge sales, the copyright price of the adaptation of "A Song of Ice and Fire", which is also an epic theme, is definitely not a small number.


    Authors and publishing companies will definitely propose harsh sharing terms.


    A Hollywood film company can take the initiative in negotiations.


    However, the other party proposed another half of the investment!


    "Investment channels!"


    "I want to know, how does he plan to raise funds?" Ryan put down the script and proposal, and asked a very critical question at the same time.


    Orion Pictures can accept external funds for some cooperation projects.


    But the premise must ensure that the source of funds is legitimate.


    He didn''t want to get involved with some money laundering syndicates.


    As one of the countries with the highest crime rate in the world, the United States has obtained a lot of funds through various illegal channels.


    Many of them flowed into Hollywood, turned around and became legal income.


    In this regard, Hollywood film companies often choose to turn a blind eye.


    Nancy Utley knew what Ryan was worried about, "He will use fundraising to obtain funds from investors, and he can guarantee the source of funds."


    With the reputation of Orion Films and the hit "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", as long as Ryan agrees to the other party''s terms of cooperation.


    Then it is not difficult to get funding from investors or banking structures.


    As long as the operation is good, he doesn''t need to pay any money, and he can get a lot of income in the future.


    Even if the box office hits the market when the movie is released in the future, the other party will not lose much, and the only losses will be those investors and Orion Pictures.


    Those investors, as well as Orion Pictures, stand to reap big gains if the film hits the box office.


    This is also the routine operation of many Wall Street investment institutions.


    Fundraising!


    However, the vocabulary of fundraising made Ryan frowned again, with some resistance.


    As a person who lived on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in his previous life, he has seen many illegal fund-raising incidents. If the other party uses the name of the crew to obtain funds but chooses to run away, then Orion Films will be caught in a dispute.


    What also makes him feel uncomfortable is that a project with an investment of 1.3 billion US dollars is still a project that is not in his memory, and the partner intends to choose financing to obtain funds.


    The whole project faintly reveals an unusual atmosphere.


    "Nancy, what''s your opinion?" Ryan asked, looking at Nancy-Utley.


    "A cooperation plan that looks very good can be handed over to the review department first." Nancy Utley answered very cautiously.


    She knew very well that it was not important whether to hand it over to the audit department, and the final decision was in Ryan''s hands.


    "Okay, just do as you say."


    "In addition, ask someone to directly contact the author and publishing company of "A Song of Ice and Fire", and first buy the copyright of the work." Ryan quickly made a decision.


    No matter whether he agreed to cooperate in the final result or not, he decided to buy the adaptation copyright of "A Song of Ice and Fire" first.


    "Game of Thrones", adapted from "A Song of Ice and Fire" in the previous life, produced eight seasons and 73 episodes, and was selected by the British "Guardian" as the 100 best TV dramas of the 21st century, ranking 7th.


    From this, it can be seen that the income from "Game of Thrones" is more than that of general large-scale commercial films.


    Even, wait for the serialization of "Game of Thrones" to end in the future.


    Orion Pictures can take the opportunity to put it on the screen.


    Of course, these are all under the premise of refusing to cooperate.


    Do this, Ryan, just in case.


    A strange look flashed in Nancy Utley''s eyes, and she said, "The author and publishing company of "A Song of Ice and Fire" should not refuse to sell the adaptation rights."


    She didn''t say much next.


    The adaptation copyrights that can make Ryan fancy, without exception, the box office of the film is not a big hit.


    From "Tomb Raider" to "Lord of the Rings" adaptation rights, each has brought a lot of income to Orion Pictures.


    As for the planner of the plan and script in front of her, she was no longer within her scope of consideration.


    Obviously, Ryan''s approach is in the interests of Orion Pictures.


    "Yes, Nancy!"


    "Who is the author of this plan and script!" Ryan asked suddenly.


    He hadn''t asked who the producer was just now!


    "The other party is a descendant of a European earl, UU Reading seems to be the grandson of Sophia Roland."


    Nancy Utley introduced: "Although he is a European aristocrat, he has actually been developing in Hollywood, making good friends with many producers, Hollywood stars, bankers, and investors, and once invested in some small companies. production, not outsiders."


    Hollywood insiders and outsiders are treated very differently in terms of cooperation.


    The next moment, Ryan''s face suddenly became weird, a descendant of a European earl? Sophia - Grandson of Roland!


    And make friends with a group of producers, Hollywood stars, bankers, and investors!


    I go, he is simply too familiar.


    "Is his name Christopher Rockencourt!" Ryan said a somewhat strange name.


    In the previous life, the name was ahead of time, and many people who followed the Hollywood news would definitely recognize it.


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    "Rob, sit down quickly."


    Martin-Richards and Rob-Marshall looked intimate, walked to the restaurant and sat down, "I have already inquired, and the decision of Orion Pictures to invest in "Chicago" is Ryan Gosling''s intention."


    Martin Richards was very excited in his tone, and it was a happy thing to be recognized by Ryan Gosling.


    It is enough to show that the "Chicago" project has good commercial value.


    On this point, Ryan Gosling''s vision has been recognized by almost the entire Hollywood.


    "What about Miramax?" Rob-Marshall preferred to work with Miramax.


    The influence of Miramax Films on the Oscars is very beneficial for him to win the Oscar for Best Director.


    "Rob, listen to me first."


    Martin-Richards looked at Rob-Marshall with a hint of ambiguity, and said: "We can continue to maintain contact with Miramax Films."


    His idea is very simple, to contact both parties at the same time, and strive to get the most favorable cooperation agreement.


    "But..." Rob Marshall still hesitated.


    "I know your worries." Martin Richards stopped Rob Marshall from continuing, "Although Orion Pictures hasn''t won any important Oscar awards, don''t forget about MGM."


    "Orion Pictures has acquired 100% of MGM."


    The Oscar statuettes owned by MGM are enough to open a small exhibition hall.


    There''s one more thing Martin-Richards didn''t say.


    Twentieth Century Fox invested 65 million US dollars in "Moulin Rouge", which is also a song and dance film, which greatly touched him.


    The investment budget given by Miramax Films obviously cannot reach 65 million US dollars.


    Orion Films guarantees that the investment scale of "Moulin Rouge" will not be lower than that of "Moulin Rouge".


    The investment scale of a film is related to many aspects.


    For example, the famous song and dance film "Cats" in the previous life, the production cost of the entire film was as high as 95 million US dollars.


    Every shot in the film has been specially processed with special effects to achieve the most perfect effect possible.


    Of course, the film was not a success, grossing only $74.6 million worldwide, costing the production company Universal Pictures a loss of $114 million.


    At the same time, at a banquet in Los Angeles.


    "Congratulations, Annie."


    Christopher Rockencourt looked at Anne Hathaway opposite, his eyes full of desire.


    But he concealed it very well, and his manner and conversation were very elegant, ""X-Men" will be released soon, and you will become a big star soon."


    Anne-Hathaway shrugged her beautiful shoulders and said: "I only played a small role, and it was difficult to attract much attention."


    "It''s already very good. After all, this is a film directed by Ryan." Christopher Rockencourt complimented, and then changed his voice and continued: "Annie, are you interested in collaborating once?"


    "Play, the heroine in my next project!"


    "Your project!" Anne-Hathaway showed a puzzled look.


    "To be precise, it is a project in cooperation with Orion Films, with a budget of more than 130 million U.S. dollars." Christopher Rockencourt said very confidently: "Believe me, this project can surpass "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."


    "It''s going to be an epic film on a grand scale."


    As he spoke, his eyes fell on Anne-Hathaway''s face, and he said gently: "Anne, you are the most suitable heroine candidate in my mind."


    Anne-Hathaway couldn''t believe her ears, an epic film in cooperation with Orion Films, with a budget of more than 130 million US dollars.


    For her, it was a piece of good news that fell from the sky.


    Anne-Hathaway''s expressions all fell into the eyes of Christopher Rockencourt, and his eyes suddenly became softer.


    He looked at the young, beautiful and charming Anne-Hathaway in front of him.


    For a while, I couldn''t help but continue talking.


    "If you don''t mind, after the banquet is over, we can go get the script together."


    "I believe that you will like this role."


    He believed that Anne Hathaway, who was on the opposite side, would definitely not be able to refuse the temptation of a $130 million investment project.


    Soon she will be like every other Hollywood actress, undressed and waiting for him on the bed.


    Thinking of this, Christopher Rockencourt couldn''t help showing a smile.


    Even, tonight he can enjoy a very wonderful night.


    "Of course I..." Anne-Hathaway was about to agree.


    "Sorry, Anne, she doesn''t have time tonight." Helen walked over with a glass of red wine, her gaze fell on Christopher Rockencourt, "Mr. Christopher, you can have the script sent to Star Economy Company."


    Looking at Helen, Christopher Rockencourt frowned. He knew the Jewish woman in front of him. She was not only Anne-Hathaway''s agent, but also had connections with many well-known Hollywood figures, such as Orion Pictures. Ryan Gosling and Lucasfilm George Lucas.


    "Hello, Miss Helen."


    "Tomorrow, I will ask someone to send the project plan and script to the Star Economy Company." Christopher Rockencourt did not have any dissatisfaction, but said in a very gentlemanly manner.


    Next, Christopher-Rockencourt briefly introduced the whole project and the plot in the script, then spoke of Gauss and walked towards a very beautiful Hollywood actress.


    At Hollywood banquets, there is never a shortage of beautiful female stars. He needs to change his partner tonight.


    After all, Helen-Solomon is not an ordinary agent.


    "Annie, stay away from him."


    Helen said in a serious tone: "If it''s the same as what I told him, and it''s really a cooperation project with Orion Films, I will personally greet Ryan."


    "Otherwise, it''s best not to approach this person."


    With a mocking tone, Helen continued: "Even if Julia Roberts wants to get the heroine of an epic film with an investment of 130 million US dollars, he has to pay a price. Hollywood doesn''t have a free lunch."


    Anne-Hathaway nodded half-understanding.


    Although she is not too old, she is no stranger to some dark transactions in Hollywood.


    As Helen said, there is no free lunch in Hollywood, and any benefit comes with a price.


    If Ryan were here, there would be three minutes of silence for Anne-Hathaway.


    Anne Hathaway''s first public boyfriend in her previous life, an Italian industrialist Rafaelo Farieri, was not only arrested for fraud, but was even a complete financial fraud herself.


    Now she meets Christopher Rockencourt again, her luck is not so good.


    "You know Christopher Rockencourt!" Nancy Utley didn''t find it strange. Christopher Rockencourt had a lot of contacts, and it was normal for Ryan to know him.


    "I just heard about it." Ryan has no contact with Christopher Rockencourt, let alone acquaintances. He has only read some reports about him from previous life news. He is definitely a legend .


    However, it''s not a good thing.


    "Nancy, get someone to buy the adaptation copyright of "A Song of Ice and Fire" immediately."


    "And ask someone to investigate, the list of investors Christopher Rockencourt is looking for." Ryan is not interested in cooperating with a liar.


    Not only was Christopher Rockencourt a liar, he was the biggest liar in the world for decades, dubbed "Hollywood Liar".


    After Christopher Rockencourt, some film companies wanted to put his deeds on the screen.


    However, the film company was almost duped by Christopher Rockencourt.


    Ryan had envied Christopher Rockencourt in his previous life.


    Although he is not only a liar, but also a famous playboy, he enjoys a luxurious life every day and lives in the most luxurious hotel. He drives a 16-cylinder top black hummingbird sedan, the most eye-catching car in Hollywood.


    Numerous Hollywood female stars fell in love with him, and he also became a well-known figure in the entertainment industry. He is surrounded by champagne, famous cars and beautiful women.


    Among them are some well-known Hollywood actresses This is not an admirable point. His lovers are not only Hollywood actresses, models, but also judges.


    What is astonishing is that he is also in love with the daughter of the president of a small country.


    Let''s put it this way, he moved a movie to real life, and it is even more exciting than Hollywood movies.


    Nancy Utley was taken aback for a moment, and then agreed.


    Next, the two talked about "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring". In early June, "Gladiator" jointly produced by DreamWorks and Universal Pictures will be released soon.


    The release of this film is related to the long-term box office trend of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring".


    Even, can the North American box office break through 400 million US dollars.


    For this, Ryan is not sure.


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    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has only been released for one month, and the North American box office has exceeded 300 million US dollars.


    According to the box office trend of normal commercial films, the North American box office is likely to reach 400 million US dollars.


    This is still without counting the overseas box office.


    The overseas box office data of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is also very dazzling.


    It was released for about three weeks, and it won a box office of 330 million US dollars from countries and regions such as Europe, South America, and Asia.


    The global box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is as high as 650 million US dollars, a very scary figure.


    Even if "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has passed its hot release period in North America, it is still possible to continue to reap a global box office of 200 million to 300 million US dollars.


    According to the lowest estimate given by the media, the global box office of the film is also more than 800 million US dollars.


    It can be said that the global box office trend of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is almost impossible to be below 800 million US dollars.


    For a while, many media exclaimed that Orion Films had dug up a golden mountain.


    You know, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is only the beginning film in the trilogy. Next, "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" will be released.


    With a little calculation, it is not difficult to come up with a terrifying revenue figure, enough to make any Hollywood film company jealous.


    The film "Gladiator", which is also an epic theme, will also be released soon.


    Recently, it has been frequently mentioned by the media, and many people are waiting to see the jokes between DreamWorks and Universal Pictures.


    There is no way, the word-of-mouth and ratings of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" are really terrifying.


    The ratings of audiences in theaters have been maintained at over 90%, with an overall score of A+, and an average score of 88 from more than 78 media outlets.


    "$650 million box office worldwide!"


    In the "Gladiator" crew, John Logan had a look of disbelief in his eyes, "This is too exaggerated, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has only been released for a month."


    "If I remember correctly, the entire project investment is only 300 million U.S. dollars. In other words, only the first film in the trilogy is released, and Orion Films can recover all investment costs, and even make a lot of money. .��


    He turned to look at Ridley Scott with a look of disbelief on his face. All these dazzling achievements were brought about by only one film.


    "It''s normal, after all, this is a project decided by Ryan Gosling himself." Ridley Scott has had a good cooperation with Orion Films, and he is very aware of the horror of Ryan Gosling.


    "As far as I know, in addition to the global box office of 650 million US dollars, Orion Pictures has earned more than 140 million US dollars in revenue from various image licensing of the film alone." He added.


    $140 million!


    John Logan stared, and couldn''t help shouting, "God, 140 million US dollars! This is only the income from licensing!"


    "It''s really amazing." Ridley-Scott shrugged, and continued: "In addition, the sales of peripheral products for the film are probably more than 200 million U.S. dollars. Based on the low-cost purchase channels for peripheral products of Orion Films, it is estimated that it can bring Hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue."


    For Orion Pictures, it is no secret that the purchase price of peripheral products is low.


    At least many Hollywood insiders can be sure that the purchase price of Orion Films is very low.


    In fact, the prices of these peripheral products are cheaper than they imagined, and they can be regarded as the price of cabbage.


    Compared to John Logan''s shock, David Franzoni was much calmer, "Ridley, you have worked with Orion Films before, so do you know about Weta Studios!"


    He cared more about the special effects studio hidden beneath the hit show of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.


    A Weta Studio based in New Zealand.


    "of course I know."


    Ridley Scott gave a brief introduction and said: "This is a special effects production studio located in New Zealand. The founders are Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, and Jimmy Selkirk, among whom Peter Jackson is Director of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."


    "In addition, Ryan Gosling is the majority owner of this special effects studio."


    Hearing this, David Franzoni showed surprise for the first time, "You mean, Ryan Gosling spent money to invest in Weta Studios in order to film "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."


    "Other than that, I can''t think of a second reason," Ridley-Scott replied.


    After getting an affirmative answer, David Franzoni was silent for a while, and said: "He reminded me of the people who did this last time, George Lucas and Industrial Light and Magic, and James Cameron and the digital realm.��


    In order to film "Star Wars", George Lucas established his own special effects company "Industrial Light and Magic".


    At the time, there was not even a special effects "department" in Hollywood. But he set up a special effects company for the filming of "Star Wars".


    And James Cameron, who is also a top commercial director in Hollywood, also established a special effects production studio "Digital Field".


    In fact, this is not the first time Ryan has chosen to invest in a special effects production studio for filming.


    He got into the digital space as early as planning a superhero movie.


    David Franzoni sighed from the bottom of his heart. Many people have only seen classic films produced by Orion Films.


    However, few people see the hidden efforts behind it.


    "Okay, David, next, it''s up to us." Ridley Scott stood up, greeted everyone, and went to the promotional event site.


    On June 5th, "Gladiator" was officially released on Friday, and there were only 2,833 cinemas on the first day of opening.


    It earned $10.23 million at the box office on its first day of release, $10.89 million on Saturday the next day, and $9.7 million on its first day.


    In the three days of the first weekend, it earned a box office of 30.82 million US dollars.


    Compared with the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in the three days of the next weekend, it was 43.24 million US dollars, which is 12.42 million US dollars less.


    Even in its third weekend, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" grossed $30.38 million.


    From this point alone, it can be seen that the two films are not at the same level at all.


    Whether it is the audience''s word-of-mouth or the professional reputation of film critics, it is far inferior to "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    The media is even more cynical.


    I think the most correct thing the film crew did was to postpone the release date of "Gladiator" and avoid the simultaneous release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    Ryan, who was shooting far away in Australia, did not pay attention to the release of "Gladiator", but devoted himself to the filming of the crew.


    In addition, Ryan also has to take into account the negotiations with Lionsgate, and strive to reach a deal in the shortest possible time.


    Otherwise, the time would drag on for too long, and Orion Films would have to pay a considerable amount of expenses for it every day.


    "Judging from the current shooting progress, the crew is likely to finish shooting before August and go to New York to film."


    In the restaurant of the studio, Ryan was enjoying a king crab the size of an entire dinner plate, while following Sofia Coppola on the opposite side, he said: "The location shooting of the crew is over, and you have at least 3 months until Christmas. The time left and right can be used to prepare for the filming of the crew.��


    Sofia Coppola nodded, and calculated the time, "It won''t take that long, a month will be enough for me."


    For a low-budget and experimental film, the shooting time cannot be too long, and there is not that much budget.


    "Well, you can choose to release it in March next year or after the summer."


    Ryan put a large piece of milky white crab meat into his mouth, chewed and said, "Let me think about it, how about helping you hold a grand premiere ceremony then!"


    Sofia Coppola put down the cutlery, wiped her mouth with a napkin, glanced at Ryan, and said, "It''s a very cold joke, and it''s not funny at all."


    After speaking, she got up and left the restaurant.


    Looking at Sofia Coppola''s back, Ryan shrugged, turned to Adriana Lima and said, "Did I not be serious enough just now!"


    "Very serious." Adriana Lima said with a strange look.


    Even she knows that throwing a huge premiere for a low-budget experimental film is almost 100 percent a Hollywood joke.


    Of course, Ryan just opened a small joke and will not really hold any premiere.


    Ryan almost ate most of the king crab, then put down the tableware, wiped his mouth, and prepared to call Adriana Lima to get up.


    At this moment, he suddenly saw a very familiar figure, carrying the dinner plate, walked to a seat not far away and sat down.


    This is a very beautiful woman, and very famous in her previous life.


    "Jessica-Alba!"


    Ryan subconsciously glanced sideways at Adriana-Lima, feeling a chill in his lower body, and couldn''t help but want to stay away from herYou know her! "Adriana Lima noticed Ryan''s gaze and asked curiously.


    Ryan shook his head, "I don''t know him, I just feel familiar."


    Although Jessica-Alba looks good, some rumors in her previous life are too scary.


    He didn''t dare to have any substantive contact with it.


    At the moment Ryan took Adriana-Lima up and left the restaurant.


    In order to forget about Jessica Alba, Ryan kept his eyes on Adriana Lima''s delicate face along the way.


    "Go to the locker room first, no one will come here today without Natalie Portman''s part in the scene." He suddenly suggested.


    Hearing this, Adriana Lima leaned close to Ryan''s ear, her seductive red lips exuded a hint of sweetness, and said impatiently: "Then what are you waiting for!"


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    In the dressing room, Adriana Lima was lying on the soft sofa, and Ryan hugged her from behind, enjoying the double shock of spirit and body, sinking to the bottom and forgetting about Jessica Alba.


    No one is sure about the veracity of the rumors about Jessica Alba suffering from AIDS in her previous life.


    One thing Ryan can be sure of is that this rumor is by no means groundless, at least she has had a relatively serious venereal disease.


    The only person in Hollywood to publicly admit to being HIV positive is Charlie Sheen, who starred in "Platoon," "Wall Street," "The Three Musketeers," and more.


    Charlie Sheen had **** with 50 AV actresses, and also slept with transgender people. The sexual relationship was very messy.


    Compared with him, Ryan is simply a pure white rabbit.


    Fucking is fucking, he has never participated in any nude, **** parties, strip parties, etc. activities.


    Thinking of this, Ryan''s movements became a little rough, and he hugged Adriana Lima tightly with both hands, "Honey, you are so charming."


    "Hurry up, hurry up." Adriana Lima supported her body, her eyes became confused, and said out of breath: "We... can change our posture."


    The following omits 10,000 words...


    Paralyzed on the sofa, Adriana Lima''s slender thighs rested on Ryan''s body casually, revealing a large piece of white skin, "There is still a while, shall we do it again?"


    "I''m afraid it''s not enough, you don''t know..." Ryan stretched out his hand to caress Adriana Lima''s smooth belly, walking up and down from time to time, "You make me stop every time. "


    Hearing Ryan''s words, Adriana Lima couldn''t help laughing proudly, and then she began to draw dishonestly on Ryan''s chest with both hands, "It doesn''t matter, we can continue tonight."


    The passion just now brought her extra satisfaction.


    If it wasn''t for the lack of time, she really wanted to keep going.


    Ryan stared at Adriana Lima''s lower abdomen, which was smooth from the chest down to the root of the thigh, and it was hard to put it down.


    Every time he is having fun with Adriana Lima, he always thinks of Adriana Lima''s big opening on the Victoria''s Secret runway in his previous life, which is definitely one of the most classic scenes.


    "That''s what you said."


    Ryan bowed his head on Adriana Lima''s delicate face, kissed it lightly, and walked down with his hands, "I will let you know how powerful I am."


    Adriana Lima snorted comfortably, and said without showing any weakness: "I won''t be afraid of you."


    The two rested for a while, each got dressed, left the dressing room, and quickly devoted themselves to filming.


    In the afternoon, there are still two scenes to be filmed.


    One of the scenes was an exterior scene.


    For the next period of time, Ryan had a full schedule at work every day, and only at night could he have a passionate scene with Adriana Lima.


    Other than that, there is hardly any spare time.


    In fact, it is difficult for any director in the crew to relax. Not only do they need to be at the end of the shooting every day, but they also need to prepare for tomorrow''s shooting plan.


    Also find time to hold meetings with various departments of the crew.


    At the same time, Ryan also has to pay attention to some work at Orion Pictures.


    Such a busy month passed until early July when he returned to Los Angeles to attend a signing ceremony.


    Orion Films and Lionsgate Films reached a preliminary agreement to sell many industries, including MGM''s North American distribution channels and most of the production departments, to Lionsgate Films in a packaged manner.


    In addition, Orion Pictures and Lionsgate Pictures jointly established an international distribution company, which will be responsible for the overseas distribution of Lionsgate films in the next few years.


    The international distribution company will not form a distribution channel, but will rely on Orion Films'' overseas distribution channels.


    This point is somewhat similar to MGM in the past, relying on cooperative companies to distribute films, and minimizing the shortcomings caused by no overseas distribution channels.


    To put it bluntly, the two parties are just an exchange of interests. Orion Films can own the overseas distribution rights of Lionsgate''s films for a long time, and Lionsgate can reduce the losses caused by not having overseas distribution channels.


    This kind of cooperation is not so rare in Hollywood.


    Of course it can''t be said how common it is.


    As for the MGM brand, it is not included in the sale.


    The MGM brand will become a sub-brand of Orion Pictures, and will continue to engage in the production business, such as the production of the 007 series of films.


    Lionsgate''s move caused quite a stir in Hollywood.


    Especially at the formal signing ceremony of the cooperation agreement between the two parties, Frank Gusta invited many high-level officials from the political and business circles, including some giants.


    All show the connections and ambitions of Frank Gusta, the founder of Lionsgate.


    "Frank, happy cooperation."


    Ryan signed his name on several agreements, and then exchanged agreements with Frank Gusta and signed his name again.


    From now on, the name of Lionsgate will officially appear in Hollywood.


    An ambitious film company is definitely a good thing for Hollywood practitioners.


    Even, it is also a good thing for some small Hollywood film companies that do not have North American distribution channels.


    By the way, there is also DreamWorks.


    With the rise of Lionsgate, the suppression from 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, Disney, and Warner Bros. will surely be dispersed.


    "Ryan, thank you very much for your help." Frank Gusta smiled and hugged Ryan.


    "It''s a pity that for a while in the future, Lionsgate Pictures can only focus on horror films and low-budget films, otherwise I really hope to cooperate with Orion Films to shoot a big production." He half-truthfully said .


    The purchase of a large number of MGM assets this time has almost consumed all of Lionsgate''s cash flow, and it has to bear a huge amount of debt for this.


    So for a long time to come, Lionsgate needs to digest these industries first.


    Prior to this, Lionsgate''s focus could only be on horror films and low-budget films, and it was impossible to prepare for large-scale productions.


    Firstly, there is not enough funds, and secondly, the risk is too great.


    In case the film fails to meet expectations at the box office, Lionsgate will usher in a major setback.


    "There will be a chance." Ryan said perfunctorily, and quickly left the signing ceremony.


    Regarding Ryan''s departure, Frank Gusta only held back a symbolic moment, and then greeted everyone to go upstairs to the banquet hall.


    In the name of Lionsgate Films, he booked a large banquet hall, as well as a large number of party girls and beautiful female models.


    Everyone can enjoy it.


    On the black Lincoln car, Michael Kuhn looked at the scenery outside the car window, his tone seemed a little dissatisfied, and said: "Ryan, you should refuse the cooperation with the international distribution company, this will cause a lot of dissatisfaction."


    The cooperation between Orion Films and Lionsgate Films will inevitably touch the interests of 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, Disney, Warner Brothers and other film companies in overseas distribution.


    This is unavoidable.


    "Even if they refuse the cooperation of Lionsgate Films, they will still be dissatisfied with the existence of Orion Films." Ryan is not worried about this.


    The competition among Hollywood film companies has never stopped and will never stop.


    Even if it causes dissatisfaction, it will not have any impact on Orion Films.


    What''s more, the rise of Lionsgate Films is very beneficial to Orion Films at this stage.


    Frank-Gusta and Lionsgate Films are not the three Big Three of DreamWorks, which is full of conflicts. Coupled with their connections in the political and business circles, they will definitely cause headaches for Hollywood giants such as 20th Century Fox.


    Sending Michael Coon to North Hollywood, Ryan asked Daniel Green to drive back to the Bel-Air mansion.


    In the next few days, he will stay in Los Angeles until the three-day box office of "X-Men" comes out in the first weekend.


    Ryan will return to Australia with confidence.


    Of course, the filming of "Spider-Man" will not stop because of this, and an assistant director of the crew will take over from Ryan for the time being.


    The refreshing sea breeze blows into the bedroom from the outside, making it extremely cool. Even if you don''t turn on the air conditioner, you won''t feel the heat of summer.


    Boom!


    There was a knock on the door from outside, and the housekeeper pushed open the door and walked in, "Miss Helen is here."


    "She wishes to see you in person."


    "Next time, let her come up directly." Ryan ordered.


    After a while, Helen walked in from the outside. She was wearing a lady''s suit, with a black frame on her face, looking a bit old-fashioned.


    "Sit whatever you want." Ryan waved at Helen and said, "Why do you have time to come over today?"


    Helen sat down and refused the coffee brought by the maid, and said with a slightly dignified expression, "Christopher Rockencourt, do you really intend to cooperate with him?"


    Without waiting for Ryan to speak, she continued: "I had someone investigate him, but nothing suspicious was found. Even his studio did invest in a few films."


    "It''s just that he doesn''t feel like a real nobleman to me."


    "how to say?"


    Helen hesitated for a moment, "European nobles are very proud. Even some down-and-out nobles rarely come to Hollywood to invest and cooperate in person, and more often they come through agencies."


    In the eyes of European aristocrats, Hollywood is nothing.


    "First of all, it never occurred to me to work with him."


    Ryan spread his hands and said, "As for the copyright of the adaptation of "A Song of Ice and Fire", I have asked someone to contact the publishing company and the author. If there is no accident, the sale agreement will be officially signed before the release of "X-Men". "


    "Besides, Helen, stay away from him."


    "This person is far from being as simple as you see." He added meaningfully.


    Nancy-Utley''s investigation results are similar to Helen''s, normal to not abnormal at all.


    All the information showed that there was nothing wrong with Christopher Rockencourt''s identity and it was quite normal.


    It shows that Christopher Rockencourt is not an ordinary liar.


    Ryan didn''t talk much. After sending Helen away, he called Nancy Utley and told her to get the adaptation copyright of "A Song of Ice and Fire" as soon as possible. Court''s collaboration.


    As for calling the police!


    It''s not that I haven''t thought about it.


    However, without any substantive evidence right now, it is hard for the police to believe it.


    In addition, Ryan has long given up any hope for the capabilities of the Los Angeles Police Department.


    Besides, Christopher Rockencourt is not that simple, and calling the police rashly will only provoke his revenge.


    If I remember correctly, Christopher Rockencourt was wanted by the Los Angeles Police Department for ten years in his previous life before he was arrested.


    During the period, he also successfully deceived the police who arrested him and let him go.


    Ryan didn''t want to mess with such a dangerous person.


    Of course, if Christopher-Rockencourt has to be entangled, he doesn''t mind sending Christopher-Rockencourt directly to prison through special channels.


    Don''t forget that Orion Pictures has a close cooperative relationship with the Pentagon and the military.


    The incompetence of the Los Angeles Police Department does not mean that the US government is incompetent.


    "what?"


    "What did you say!"


    Christopher Rockencourt looked at the woman in front of him and couldn''t believe it, "Orion Films intends to reject this cooperation project!"


    "Yes." Nancy Utley said blankly: "Mr. Christopher, I formally inform you that Orion Films has rejected your cooperation plan, please immediately terminate the cooperation in the name of Orion Films." Get the investment, or you''re going to face a lawsuit."


    After finishing speaking, Nancy Utley stood up directly and walked outside.


    "damn it."


    Christopher Rockencourt looked at Nancy Utley''s back, unable to keep calm anymore, immediately picked up the phone and dialed a number, "Immediately buy the copyright of the adaptation of "A Song of Ice and Fire" Come down, before next Monday, I need to take the adaptation copyright and go to Orion Films in person."


    However, the voice from the phone made him fall to the bottom.


    "We were tricked by someone. Orion Films has already bought the adaptation copyright of A Song of Ice and Fire."


    Being tricked!


    "Orion Films!"


    Christopher Rockencourt hung up the phone, his expression became terrified, "Damn bastards, I will definitely make you pay the price."


    The next moment, Christopher Rockencourt got up and hurried downstairs. He wanted to tell all the media about this and completely ruin the reputation of Orion Films.


    And Ryan Gosling.


    This matter must be his decision.


    Christopher-Rockencourt could not help cursing that he had been tricked, by someone who was the target.


    He even suspected that Orion Films would take his proposal and script and independently invest in shooting the entire project.


    Coming to the parking lot downstairs, Christopher Rockencourt just wanted to take out the key to open the car door. The next moment, someone suddenly pressed him on the car window, and a warning sound rang in his ear.


    "Mr. Christopher, I hope you can be honest and don''t play tricks."


    "By the way, I seem to have forgotten that you are a nobleman!"


    The voice was full of sarcasm, "A noble gentleman from a French orphanage!"


    Sam-Smith let go of Christopher-Rockencourt and swaggered towards the parking lot door, leaving Christopher-Rockencourt with a terrified face.


    That''s what Ryan told him to say.


    The previous life report did not mention how Christopher Rockencourt was exposed, but only mentioned that he was a French orphan.


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    If it is said that May of each year is the beginning of the summer vacation.


    Then July is the middle of the summer, and there are large-scale commercial films released almost every weekend.


    The first weekend in July of this year''s summer vacation belongs to Warner Bros.'' production of "The Perfect Storm".


    Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, the film cost $1.4 billion to produce and opens Friday, June 30.


    Although the audience''s reputation of this film is not as good as the professional reputation of media film critics, it has won box office revenue.


    "Perfect Storm" opened in 3,400 movie theaters, and won the box office of 41.32 million US dollars in the first three days of the first weekend. It proved that Mel Gibson''s choice was wrong.


    To this end, Warner Bros. and the "Perfect Storm" crew are planning to hold a large-scale celebration banquet, inviting many Hollywood people to participate.


    Speaking of which, during this period of time, the competition between "The Perfect Storm" and "The Patriot" almost turned into a conflict between Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures.


    The cause of the whole incident was not because of the competition between the release schedule and the box office, but because of Mel Gibson, the star of "The Patriot".


    When the cast of "The Perfect Storm" auditioned for the role, Mel Gibson was chosen.


    But Mel Gibson opened his mouth on the salary, and in the end Warner Bros. had to choose to give up.


    Soon, Mel Gibson accepted the invitation of Sony Pictures and the "Patriot" crew.


    The most important point is that "The Patriot" was released on June 28, which is only two days away from the release date of "The Perfect Storm". It is impossible to avoid competition.


    To be more precise, the two films were released almost at the same time, and there is bound to be a fierce competition.


    In addition, there is "Turning the World", which will be released on July 7.


    This is a movie produced by Disney, starring Bruce Willis, with an investment of up to 65 million US dollars.


    However, in Ryan''s memory, the box office of "Turning the World" is not very high. It only has a box office of 69.69 million US dollars in North America and 1.1 billion US dollars in the global box office. It is not very successful.


    Even Disney, the film production company, needs a long time to recover the investment cost.


    However, the two films "The Perfect Storm" and "The Patriot" are not bad.


    Among them, the original "Patriot" has a box office of US$11.3 billion in North America, US$10.1 billion overseas, and US$21.5 billion worldwide, which is a very good box office result.


    It is a pity that the investment of this film is as high as 1.1 billion US dollars, and Sony Pictures can only say that it has not lost money.


    In contrast, "The Perfect Storm" is much better, with the original film making $18.2 billion in North America, $14.6 billion overseas, and $32.8 billion worldwide.


    The film was a commercial success.


    Let the film production company Warner Bros. make a fortune.


    By mid-July, the box office of "Turning the World" came out in its first week, with only 19.53 million US dollars at the box office.


    Even with the box office appeal of Bruce Willis, it can''t save the film''s box office trend, which made Orion Pictures a little relieved.


    The release time of "X-Men" is only a week after "Turning the Universe", and it is considered one of the biggest competitors.


    Therefore, "Turning the Universe" hit the box office at the release, which is very good news for Orion Pictures.


    After all, the movie stars Bruce Willis, a real Hollywood star.


    The film "The Sixth Sense of Spirituality", which he cooperated with Orion Films last time, is still on the top of the global box office list.


    "Although the release time of "Turning the Universe" is a week away from ours, the competition still exists."


    "The good news is that the film only made $19.53 million in its first weekend."


    At the premiere of "X-Men", Avi-Arad looked excited, "In this way, we only need to face "Scream 3" in the short term."


    "Scream 3" produced by Dimension Films was also released last weekend, with a box office of 42.34 million US dollars in the first three days of the weekend.


    Fortunately, it''s a horror movie that won''t give the X-Men much competition.


    "Don''t forget, next, there is "Dangerous" produced by DreamWorks. The investment of this film is as high as 90 million U.S. dollars."


    Ryan touched his chin and said, "DreamWorks has high expectations for the box office of this film."


    "Dangerous" is also a thriller and horror film, and the box office in the previous life was not bad.


    "Of course I believe that "X-Men" will not fail." He added.


    Two horror films will not have any impact on "X-Men".


    "That''s right, we won''t fail." Avi-Allard nodded with a very confident smile on his face.


    On the red carpet outside the premiere just now, the appearance of Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Famke Jansen, Halle Berry, Anne Hathaway and others caused countless The crowd cheers.


    The arrival of the "Spider-Man" crew, Tobey Maguire and Natalie Portman, reached the climax of the crowd atmosphere.


    It is undeniable that Marvel Comics, one of the two major comics in North America, has a large readership and fan base.


    Even though Marvel Comics has been silent for too long, there are still countless readers and fans who remember the names of superheroes.


    Such as Spiderman, Wolverine, Phoenix, Iron Man, Captain America and so on.


    For many Americans, the name of such a superhero is not only familiar, but also a childhood memory.


    Some media have given predictions that as long as "X-Men" reaches the normal standard of commercial films, it will be enough to recover the shooting cost.


    "Yes, Ryan."


    Avi Allard hesitated for a moment, and said, "Stephen Norrington, he wants to ask about the specific preparation time for "Blade Warrior 2"."


    "Blade 2"!


    Ryan seemed to think for a while, and said, "We''ll wait until Wesley-Snipes gets out of prison."


    Wesley Snipes'' charges are not very serious, and if nothing else, he can be released on parole next year at most.


    However, it is impossible for Orion Films to plan to prepare a crew right away. Instead, it needs to wait for Wesley Snipes to be released on parole and see how the media reacts to this matter.


    Avi-Allard nodded, he thought the same as Ryan, and everything will wait for Wesley-Snipes to be released from prison on parole.


    After looking at the time, Ryan got up and left the lounge, walked towards the screening room, and happened to meet Martin-Richards on the way.


    "Hello, Mr. Gosling!" Martin-Richards greeted very politely.


    Last Monday, he had officially signed a cooperation agreement with Orion Films. The "Chicago" project will be invested by Orion Films with a budget of up to 50 million US dollars.


    The reason why he chose to cooperate with Orion Films is very simple. Miramax Films only agreed to an investment budget of 30 million US dollars, and it had to be financed.


    Orion Films will transfer 50 million US dollars to the crew''s account at once as soon as they officially prepare for the crew.


    Although it is slightly less than the $67 million of "Moulin Rouge", Martin Richards is already very content.


    "Chicago" is only a song and dance film, and the budget of 50 million US dollars is already considered a lot.


    "Hello, Mr. Martin."


    Looking at Martin Richards in front of him, Ryan suppressed the nausea in his heart and greeted him.


    Next, without saying a few words, he hurried towards the "X-Men" crew.


    For **** guys, Ryan has always stayed far away, he doesn''t like being taken advantage of by men.


    "It''s spectacular, isn''t it!"


    Looking at the cheers from the crowd outside, and the huge superhero figure dolls erected one by one.


    Greg Silverman said with emotion: "Obviously, Ryan Gosling bought Marvel Comics is a very correct decision."


    He felt a pity deep down in his heart that it was not Warner Bros. who bought Marvel Comics, but Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures


    In fact, Time Warner Group already owns DC Comics, one of the two major comics in North America, and it is unlikely to acquire Marvel Comics again. Otherwise, it is likely to face antitrust investigations like Microsoft.


    "All right, Greg."


    Kevin Tsujihara stretched out his hand and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "Don''t forget, we own DC Comics, while Orion Pictures and Marvel Comics are only latecomers."


    "What''s more, once Ryan Gosling creates miracles again, "X-Men" will sell well at the box office, which is also a good thing for us."


    Once Orion Pictures and Marvel Comics prove the success of superhero films, Warner Bros. and DC Comics can completely restart superhero series such as "Batman" and "Superman".


    Warner Bros. and DC Comics are the creators of superhero movies.


    "You''re right."


    Greg-Silverman nodded "Men and Cops" was released at the box office, which is indeed a good thing for us. "


    For the first time, he hopes to see that the film produced by Orion Films can be a big hit at the box office, and even continue to create a box office miracle like "Inception" directed by Ryan Gosling last year.


    However, no one would have imagined that Orion Pictures'' superhero film project would achieve such a sensation, leaving Warner Bros. and DC Comics far behind.


    In fact, there is another superhero movie released this year, Disney''s "Undead", directed by Knight Shyamalan and starring Bruce Willis.


    The original film was listed as one of the top ten superhero films of all time.


    The box office of this film is not bad, with a North American box office of 95.01 million US dollars, an overseas box office of 15.3 billion US dollars, and a global box office of 24.8 billion US dollars.


    However, very few people have seen this film in their previous lives. Except for some senior movie fans, most viewers only know superhero films such as "Superman", "Iron Man", "Batman", and "Avengers".


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    On the morning of July 14, more than 3,300 movie theaters in North America ushered in a large number of audiences.


    One of them is a movie theater in Los Angeles County.


    Charlene and Leslie walked into the movie theater as usual, lined up to buy two tickets for "X-Men", and took popcorn and soft drinks to the screening hall to sit down.


    Not long after, people came in one after another. Charlene and Leslie were chatting, eating popcorn and waiting for the movie to be shown.


    Soon, Charlene noticed a strange phenomenon, "Leslie, don''t you think it''s a little strange?"


    "What''s wrong?" Leslie glanced around without any questions.


    Charlene pointed to the people who came in from the entrance of the theater and said, "It feels like many of them are office workers."


    "Generally, the vast majority of summer film premieres should be student groups."


    Leslie continued to eat popcorn, pouted and said, "It''s really strange."


    "However, what does this have to do with us!"


    Charlene shrugged his shoulders and said, "I just think it''s a little strange."


    "Okay, be quiet, the film will start showing soon." Leslie saw that the lights on the ceiling went out and the screen began to light up, and immediately focused on the screen, "This is Ryan Goss In a film directed by Lin, I don''t want to miss a single shot."


    Charlene nodded, but he still felt a little puzzled, today''s screening room felt a little weird.


    However, he agrees with one thing very much, a film directed by Ryan Gosling must not miss any shots.


    Just before turning off the lights, he deliberately counted, and there were only a few vacant seats in the auditorium.


    In other words, there are hundreds of spectators in the screening hall in front of you alone.


    Suffice it to say, this is an exciting film.


    On the screen, the titles of Orion Films and Marvel Films flashed, and the film officially began to be screened.


    The projection hall suddenly fell silent, and Ryan quietly looked at the screen with a somewhat nervous expression.


    Whether the release of "X-Men" is successful or not is related to the next series of film shooting plans.


    Even without the impact on the superhero movie program, there are as many as 12 films in the "X-Men" series alone.


    It can be said that the "X-Men" on the screen in front of us is related to the future development of Orion Pictures.


    However, Ryan''s worries are unnecessary.


    From the first appearance of Magneto to the escape journey of Wolverine and Rascal, the whole film has constant climaxes and a very tight plot.


    Even, many viewers couldn''t help exclaiming in a low voice.


    "Oh my God, who''s the actress playing Phoenix? She''s so sexy."


    "Who can tell me, who is the actor playing the little rascal!"


    "Wow, Wolverine is in great shape."


    "And his acting skills are also very good."


    Although there are some voices in the middle, they think that the adaptation of the film is too large. As the vice-captain of the X-Men, Storm is more like a supporting role.


    But the vast majority of the audience praised the voices and affirmed the characters in the film.


    "A wonderful commercial film."


    Looking at the screen, which is completely different from the previous superhero films produced by Warner Bros. and DC Comics, Greg Silverman''s expression became very serious.


    "Gorgeous character modeling, fierce fighting movements, dazzling special effects shots..."


    Greg-Silverman took a deep breath, "We''re afraid we''re about to run into a problem."


    Compared with the "X-Men" shown on the screen, the "Batman" series of films that Warner Bros. and DC Comics are famous for are more like an action movie than a superhero movie.


    There are very few special effects shots throughout the film.


    "X-Men" is completely different, each character has its own special ability, and the fighting scenes are very spectacular.


    If you have to compare, I am afraid that only the "Superman" series can achieve this effect.


    However, since the release of "Superman 4" in 1987, the entire series of films have been driven into the abyss.


    "do not worry."


    Kevin Tsujihara shook his head and said: "The character style of Marvel Comics is different from that of DC Comics, and we can shoot according to the previous style."


    Batman is just an ordinary person, so naturally it is impossible to have any dazzling special effects.


    It''s more about shaping the plot.


    On this point, it can go beyond "X-Men".


    "X-Men" is only a commercial film. Compared with character modeling, fighting scenes, and special effects, the plot of the whole film is very simple,


    First of all, a group of people born with magical abilities due to genetic mutations, under the leadership of "Professor X" who also has superhuman abilities, set up an X-Men team to jointly maintain peace on the earth. Fight against a world that fears and rejects them.


    Then, Wolverine, a new member of the X-Men, with indestructible superalloy steel claws on his wrists, is a grumpy, almost uncontrollable mutant. His arrival makes the X-Men internally dangerous.


    Secondly, the positive and negative forces collided.


    Once a colleague and friend of "Professor X", "Magneto" is one of the most powerful mutants in the world.


    After being hurt by the injustice of human beings, he gradually turned his back on society. He believes that it is impossible for human beings to coexist peacefully with genetic mutants, and the latter should be the real masters of the world.


    He united with the evil minions, decided to do whatever it takes to achieve their goal of ruling the world, and the X-Men are about to face a formidable opponent.


    In less than an hour and a half, the film came to the end, Magneto lost his ability and was imprisoned in prison. Wolverine searched for his past based on memory fragments.


    In this way, it seems that the entire film has been completely declared over.


    But anyone who knows Orion Films knows that this is by no means the end, but just the beginning.


    "This is the end!" James-Franco looked at the subtitles on the screen, and felt that many plots in the film seemed to be introduced in insufficient detail, giving people a vague feeling.


    "Of course it''s not over." Natalie Portman hugged her shoulders, shook her head slightly and said, "According to the shooting plan formulated by Orion Films, there are at least two sequel films to be shot."


    "Like ''Spider-Man,'' each film is a separate story, yet connected."


    Not far away, there was a look of disappointment on Roger Albert''s face. Except for the beginning part, the whole movie was pretty good.


    The rest is completely a typical commercial film, far from being comparable to "Inception" and "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    He was a little puzzled, Ryan Gosling had a better choice, such as "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    But he himself directed a commercial film with no connotation, not "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    With Ryan Gosling''s directing level, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" can be made better.


    "Is this what Ryan Gosling made for $100 million?"


    Mel Gibson said rather disdainfully: "Chasing, beauties, rescue... are all the leftover plots of Hollywood directors, and there is nothing new."


    "To put it bluntly, this is an assembly line film without any characteristics."


    Such a film must be mindless if the audience wants to watch it.


    Compared with the previous "Inception", it can be said that it is far from the standard.


    "Mel."


    Roland Emmerich on the side pointed to the boiling auditorium and said, "This film is not for professionals, but for ordinary audiences and a large number of Marvel readers and fans."


    As long as it is recognized by Marvel readers and fan groups.


    Then the film is already a success.


    Mel Gibson heard warm applause and cheers, and couldn''t help showing a bit of disdain, "Who knows if it''s the atmosphere that Orion Pictures paid to find someone to create."


    At the premiere of almost every commercial film, the film production company and the crew will spend money to hire temporary audiences to enhance the atmosphere of the scene.


    This has become a Hollywood practice.


    Roland Emmerich frowned slightly, then got up and walked towards the "X-Men" crew, obviously not wanting to continue the discussion with Mel Gibson.


    With the end of the film screening, Ryan, who came to congratulate him, was a little overwhelmed, and his face stiffened from laughing.


    At the subsequent press conference, he officially announced the next two "X-Men" filming plans, and then Ryan took the initiative to give the opportunity to answer questions from the media to the cast and crew.


    At the end of the press conference, Ryan did not choose to leave from the side door, but went out from the underground parking lot. He didn''t want to be surrounded by a large number of reporters.


    "You need to be mentally prepared."


    Helen looked at a group of reporters outside the car window and said: "The media will definitely compare "X-Men" with "Inception" and "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" From a professional perspective In general, as a commercial popcorn movie, "X-Men" is much worse than "Inception" and "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring".


    Ryan stretched his waist indifferently, and said, "Comments from the media and film critics won''t affect me."


    "What''s more, as long as the box office of "X-Men" meets expectations, it is the best counterattack."


    In addition to being a director, he is also the owner of a film company. The first thing he needs to consider is commercial interests, not the voice of the media and film critics in the film.


    Besides, in the eyes of any Hollywood film company, the focus has always been on the box office, and there is no more practical proof than the box office.


    Helen turned around and took a look at Ryan. Sure enough, she was still the same as before, only caring about the box office, not the voice of the media and film critics.


    Even, including the Oscar statuette.


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    Back in the Bel-Air mansion, Ryan took a brief shower, sat down in the study, turned on the computer, and first went to the Rotten Tomatoes website and the IMDB website to take a look.


    It hasn''t been long since the premiere, and the ratings of "X-Men" have not been lifted on the website, so it may take a while.


    However, Ryan is not going to look at the professional rating of the film, but wants to see the audience rating.


    Just like what Helen said in the car just now.


    Compared with his last film "Inception" and "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" which is currently in theaters, "X-Men" is difficult to be liked by the media and film critics.


    Of course, at the premiere just now, Orion Films invited a lot of media and film critics over, many of whom had greeted them in advance, and the reviews would be biased towards "X-Men".


    But Ryan is very clear that Orion Films cannot control all the media and film critics.


    Soon, he will face a taunt.


    At least until the box office of "X-Men" comes out in the first three days of its opening weekend, these voices will not abate in the slightest.


    For the next whole day, Ryan didn''t leave Bel-Air, nor did he participate in the film''s promotional activities, so he relaxed completely.


    He is not going to participate in the promotion of "X-Men". Anyway, the focus of the film''s promotion is several actors who play the members of the X-Men team, not a director.


    Early the next morning, Ryan got up and went to the restaurant to eat, and asked the maid to bring the morning newspaper.


    Not long after, the maid took a thick stack of newspapers and placed them on the dining table.


    Ryan picked out some mainstream newspapers and entertainment newspapers and periodicals, and roughly read them. Generally speaking, they are mixed.


    The "Los Angeles Daily" commented: ""X-Men" is a very outstanding film, which perfectly restores the image of the superhero characters in the comics."


    In the comments above, Ryan was also specifically mentioned, thinking that the plot of the film is too simple. Apart from the wonderful acting skills of the X-Men team, there is no exciting plot.


    The comments on the "New York Times" were full of sarcasm, "Ryan Gosling, a top commercial director in Hollywood? But he shot a simple popcorn movie!"


    "The story of this film is weak, the relationship between the characters is chaotic, like the work of a third-rate Hollywood director."


    Then, while eating breakfast, Ryan continued to read the newspaper, and found that whether it was the praise of the film or the comments full of sarcasm, almost all were criticizing him as the director, thinking that with his directing level, he should not have made a movie. A pale popcorn movie.


    Even comparing "X-Men" with "Inception" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" seems to be full of disappointment.


    Frankly speaking, as a superhero movie, it is bound to succumb to the business, which is also Ryan''s previous style.


    This kind of purely commercial popcorn movie, if the plot is too complicated and profound, there will only be one result, that is, the box office hits the street.


    For example, "The Incredible Hulk" directed by Ang Lee, he didn''t want to, and he even quit Hollywood''s mainstream commercial film circle directly.


    Ryan finished his breakfast, went to the study, turned on the computer again, and browsed the Rotten Tomatoes website.


    At this time, the freshness index of "X-Men" has been lifted. Among the 44 film critics'' comments on the website, there are less than 20 positive reviews, and more than 24 negative reviews. The freshness index has reached 100%. forty seven.


    A very low rating.


    However, the popcorn index of the film is very good, with more than 9655 people scoring it, and the popcorn index reached 83%.


    It''s pretty satisfying.


    After browsing for a while, Ryan turned off the computer and checked the time. It was almost nine o''clock, and asked Daniel Green to drive to Orion Films.


    About an hour later, Ryan came to the office of Orion Films, and Sofia Coppola hurried in with a statistical report.


    "The sample survey report just sent by the survey company we cooperated with."


    Sofia Coppola put the report on the desk and continued: "The number of audiences in the random survey is 1,342, of which the proportion of male audiences exceeds 68%, and the proportion of audiences over the age of 25 accounts for 50%. Five, with an average grade of A��."


    This is the score given by the audience yesterday. The authenticity of the market''s reaction far exceeds that of the media and film critics.


    To be precise, "X-Men" has basically been recognized by the audience.


    Ryan flipped through it briefly, looked up at Sofia Coppola and asked, "Where''s the detailed box office data!"


    "The theater company hasn''t sent it yet." Sofia Coppola replied.


    At this time, Kevin Feige knocked on the door and walked in with an excited look on his face, "The detailed box office data is out."


    Kevin Feige took a deep breath and said excitedly, "23.56 million dollars!"


    As he spoke, he yelled excitedly, "In just one day since it was released, we''ve earned $23.56 million at the box office."


    "The box office on the first day was US$23.56 million!" Sofia Coppola couldn''t help exclaiming.


    Although she already knew the approximate first-day box office data at midnight last night.


    But still very surprised at this time.


    Even, it can be said to be emotional.


    From knowing about the superhero film plan for the first time, to preparing for the filming of "Blade Warrior", acquiring Marvel Comics wholly, retaining Marvel Pictures to be responsible for the superhero film filming plan, and then to "Spider-Man" crew launching and "X-Men" " was released.


    This is a very long and full of unknown process.


    However, "X-Men"''s box office of 23.56 million US dollars on the first day can fully declare the success of the superhero film project.


    Ryan, who was sitting behind his desk, couldn''t help showing a look of joy. The box office of $23.56 million on the first day not only exceeded the expectations of Orion Pictures, but even exceeded the box office of the original film''s first day of $20.78 million.


    According to Orion Films'' internal expectations, the film''s first-day box office hit more than $15 million, marking half of the success of the entire plan.


    "Don''t be too happy."


    Ryan reminded: "This is only the box office on the first day, and the box office trend in the next few days is also very important."


    "We need to continue to increase investment in film promotion."


    The original "X-Men" was a good lesson. It earned 20.78 million US dollars at the box office on the first day, but only 19.28 million US dollars at the next Saturday''s box office, showing a slight decline.


    By Sunday, it was down more than 25 percent, taking just $14.4 million.


    The three-day box office in the first weekend was 54.47 million US dollars.


    Compared with the box office performance of 20.78 million US dollars on the first day, the degree of decline is somewhat larger.


    Of course, the budget of the original "X-Men" was only 75 million U.S. dollars, and the book income reached 54.47 million U.S. dollars in just three days, which is undoubtedly a great success.


    However, this is not what Ryan wants, otherwise he would not temporarily increase the special effects production cost of "X-Men".


    "Okay!" Kevin Feige nodded cautiously and said, "I''ll do it now."


    "Remember to contact Comcast directly. Through Comcast''s channels, "X-Men" can obtain more promotional resources."


    Ryan quickly thought of Comcast and said, "Don''t forget, we are also a shareholder."


    Comcast, one of the many assets left by MGM, is the largest provider of broadband Internet and IP telephony services in the United States, and Comcast is in the process of making an acquisition.


    If nothing else, Comcast will soon successfully acquire a cable TV network with 21 million cable TV customers, becoming the largest cable TV operator in the United States.


    It can be said that Comcast is the most important promotion channel for Orion Pictures at the moment.


    Even in the future, it will also be one of the most important publicity channels.


    In the previous life, Comcast had planned to acquire Disney for US$66 billion, but Disney did not agree.


    "Don''t care about publicity costs."


    "Our goal is the future, the entire series of superhero movies." Ryan reminded again.


    Although the promotional cost of "X-Men" has reached 70 million U.S. dollars, it is second only to the 80 million U.S. dollar publicity cost of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring".


    Ryan still decided to increase the film promotion budget again.


    This decision is not only for the "X-Men" movie, but also for the follow-up superhero movie To give a simple example, the promotion cost of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" is as high as 80 million US dollars, And the promotional cost of the next "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is only 40 million US dollars.


    Once "X-Men" sells well at the box office, it will undoubtedly have a publicity effect on other superhero films that will be released next.


    What''s more, from the beginning of preparations for the "X-Men" crew, Ryan didn''t care about income. He was more concerned with cultivating the box office market for Marvel''s superhero films, laying a good foundation for the release of "Spider-Man" next. the beginning.


    "The box office was $23.56 million on the first day!" Dan Logan couldn''t believe it was true. This was a box office of $23.56 million!


    "It seems that Greg''s proposal is very correct. Warner needs to restart the shooting plan of the "Batman" and "Superman" series of films."


    At that moment, Dan Logan picked up the phone and asked his secretary to inform Warner Bros. executives that they were going to hold an impromptu meeting to discuss the filming plan of restarting the "Batman" and "Superman" series of films.


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    The North American film box office market is very mature. From the box office performance of a film on its first day, one can roughly predict the future box office trend of the film.


    Of course, there will be exceptions to the length of time, such as the box office trend of "Titanic".


    In addition, there are some films that sold well at the box office on the first day, but ushered in an avalanche-like decline the next day.


    However, for a film like this, the general audience''s reputation on the first day is not very good.


    Based on the audience''s reputation of "X-Men", even if the box office drops the next Saturday, the drop will not be too large.


    In general, "X-Men" is already half successful, and as long as the box office is kept stable, there will be almost no major problems


    What''s more, for a film that sells well at the box office on the first day, theater companies are definitely willing to invest resources.


    Even without the active request of Orion Pictures, many theater companies have already begun to increase the screening rate of "X-Men".


    As Orion Films increased its investment in publicity, and theater companies increased their screening scale and screening rate, the box office of "X-Men" on Saturday not only did not decline, but rose a lot.


    It earned a box office of 24.12 million US dollars in a single day.


    The cumulative box office of the film in North America reached 47.68 million US dollars.


    This is a pretty scary box office stat.


    In addition, there is another very strange phenomenon. The main audience of "X-Men" has many middle-aged audiences, and many of them are over 25 years old.


    Many of them chose to go to the cinema to watch movies with a nostalgic mood.


    For them, every character in "X-Men" is a beautiful memory of childhood.


    In addition, as the number of viewers increases, doubts will inevitably arise.


    Most of them focus on Storm Girl and Halle-Berry. Many readers and fans of the original book feel that the role of Halle-Berry in the film is too small, which does not meet the setting of the vice-captain in the comics.


    A large number of black audiences believed that Halle-Berry''s complexion was too fair and should be played by a pure black actress instead of a mixed-race black actress.


    The three days of the weekend passed quickly, and a new week came.


    "Scream 3, produced by Dimensions Films and released by Miramax Films, has accumulated a box office of US$92.38 million in North America within ten days of its release. It is expected that the North American box office of the film will exceed 100 million US dollars dollar mark."


    "X-Men, the Ryan Gosling-directed superhero flick that topped last week''s box office charts, delivered a pretty stunning weekend.


    It was screened for three days in the first weekend, earning a box office of 69.03 million U.S. dollars, and won the box office champion for the first week. In addition, the global box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", which has been released for more than two months, has reached..."


    "Surprisingly, the above two films are both produced by Orion Films. It can be expected that Orion Films will become the biggest winner of this year''s summer file."


    "In the three days of the first weekend, "X-Men" earned a box office of 69.03 million US dollars, which is the best counterattack. Ryan Gosling did not fail."


    "Facing the sudden rise of Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures, DC Comics has made moves one after another. It is rumored that Twentieth Century Fox plans to prepare for the filming of "Raiders of the Sky", DreamWorks intends to film "Road to Perdition", and Warner Bros. Adapting "Catwoman", the above three films are all adapted from DC comics."


    It can be said that with the box office hit of "X-Men", not only Warner Bros. and DC Comics can''t sit still, but even 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks have set their sights on superhero movies.


    For a while, superhero movies became one of the hottest topics in Hollywood.


    Facts have once again proved that Orion Pictures'' decision to acquire Marvel Comics is correct. Orion Pictures, which owns Marvel Comics, is bound to become a behemoth.


    That''s more than 2,000 superhero characters, and countless derivative character copyrights.


    At the moment, it is enough to make any film company envious.


    Reminiscent of "Spider-Man", which is being filmed, it is not difficult to find that the development focus of Orion Pictures has gradually placed on superhero films.


    The success of "X-Men" has undoubtedly led to the "Spider-Man" being filmed by Ryan Gosling, which is absolutely full of expectations.


    "Raiders of Heaven, Road to Perdition, Catwoman!"


    Ryan put down the newspaper in his hand, showing a strange look, "DC comics!"


    In fact, the shooting plan of the above three films, only "Catwoman" is a project, which is a test work for DC Comics and Warner Bros. to restart the superhero film.


    The other two projects, "Raiders of Heaven" and "Road of Destruction", are not entirely from DC comics.


    Raiders of the Sky is adapted from the comic of the same name produced by Alan Moore and Kevin O''Neill.


    Alan Moore used to be a well-known comic editor under DC Comics, responsible for comics such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.


    When he created "Raiders of Heaven", he had already left DC Comics.


    "Road to Perdition" is an adaptation of the comic of the same name by Max Allen Collins.


    This original comic is published by DC Comics, and it can barely be classified as DC Comics.


    But the core superheroes of DC Comics are Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern and so on.


    It has never been a comic character in "Road to Destruction", and there are many random adaptations of DC comics in the past, "Road to Destruction" is just one of them.


    Ryan was very impressed with "Catwoman", which is a well-known blockbuster film with a shooting budget of US$100 million and a global box office of only US$82.1 million.


    Among them, the North American box office was 40.2 million US dollars, which caused Warner Bros. to vomit blood, and even the film''s early promotional expenses could not be recovered.


    In comparison, "Road to Perdition" did well at the box office, and "Raiders of the Sky" did well.


    The original versions of both films were commercially successful.


    I have to say, this is a dumbfounding thing.


    The real son of Warner Bros. and DC Comics lost a lot of blood, but the godson made 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks a fortune.


    In fact, "Catwoman" is not the worst superhero movie of Warner Bros. In another superhero movie "Green Lantern", Warner Bros. accompanied it even worse, investing 2.5 billion US dollars, but only reaped 21.9 billion global box office in US dollars.


    If it weren''t for Warner Bros. being one of the giants in Hollywood, otherwise it would be a second-tier film company that would have to go bankrupt.


    Regarding the actions of Warner Bros. and DC Comics, Ryan did not intend to pay attention.


    At least in terms of superhero movies, Orion Pictures, Marvel Pictures, Marvel Comics and Warner Bros., DC Comics have no competition.


    Even, both parties hope to see superhero films become popular and become the mainstream film genre in North America.


    The two share common interests.


    Ryan checked the time and called Avi-Allard.


    As soon as the phone was connected, Avi-Allard''s voice sounded from inside, "I just got off the plane here."


    The X-Men campaign was run by Avi Allard.


    Right now, he has just followed the crew to Chicago to promote the next stop.


    "Chicago!" Ryan smiled and said, "This is a very nice city."


    After a brief chat, we started to talk about the business.


    "Ignore Warner Bros. and DC Comics, they won''t restart the "Superman" and "Batman" series of filming plans so quickly."


    Ryan continued: "In addition, there is no need to stop Warner Bros. from contacting Halle-Berry."


    First of all, neither Warner Bros. nor Orion Pictures will directly put the main superheroes on the screen, but will shoot one or two films to test the water first.


    So for a long time, it is estimated that Warner Bros. will not prepare to shoot the "Superman" and "Batman" series of films.


    As for the Warner Bros. approach to Halle-Berry!


    Ryan wished that "Catwoman" would be the same as the original, starring Halle-Berry, which would make Warner Bros. vomit blood.


    "Having Halle Berry play the role of a superhero in DC comics, I''m afraid it will have a bad impact on the next few "X-Men" series of films." Avi-Allard was somewhat worried.


    The movie hit the street, so it''s okay.


    But once the film is released and sold well, Halle-Berry''s role as a DC Comics superhero is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and it will definitely have a bad influence on her continuing to star in "X-Men.


    "It doesn''t matter, Storm is not an indispensable character in "X-Men"."


    Ryan said without any worries: "What''s more, the success of Warner Bros. and DC Comics is also a good thing for us. What really needs to worry about is other Hollywood film companies."


    In addition to Marvel Comics and DC Comics, although there are many comic companies in North America.


    But among these comic companies, none of them can be as deeply rooted in the hearts of the people as Marvel Comics and DC Comics.


    Once superhero films become the mainstream genre in North America, other Hollywood film companies will be in a very embarrassing situation. Even if they want to acquire another comic book company, they have no choice.


    In addition, Warner Bros. and DC Comics can help Orion Pictures disperse the pressure from various aspects.


    From the perspective of long-term development, the two film companies with common interests can be regarded as good alliance partners.


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    With the arrival of the first working day, the promotion of "X-Men" has once again increased, and the crew members have gone to major cities in North America to promote it, attracting the attention of a large number of readers and fans of the original comics.


    At the same time, the overseas distribution of the film is also proceeding in an orderly manner. It is expected that this Friday it will be released in many countries in Europe and South America, followed by Asia, the Middle East and other countries and regions.


    In addition, the theater company did not reduce the screening scale and film scheduling rate of "X-Men" because of the arrival of the working day, but still chose to continue to increase.


    These are the keys to a film''s box office stability.


    However, "X-Men" is only a commercial popcorn movie, and the box office trend cannot be the same as "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring".


    On Monday, the first working day, the film grossed US$7.86 million in a single day, a drop of 56%.


    Although not as good as "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", it is still a very good box office result.


    In the next few days, the box office continued to decline, with a box office of US$7.01 million on Tuesday, US$6.33 million on Wednesday, and US$5.86 million on Thursday.


    After four working days, it earned a total of 27.06 million US dollars at the box office.


    So far, the cumulative North American box office of "X-Men" has reached 96.09 million US dollars.


    If there is no accident, the film will definitely break through the $100 million mark within three days of the next weekend.


    Faced with the box office hit of "X-Men", the voices criticizing Ryan from the media disappeared completely as the film hit the theaters.


    There are only some film critics who are full of sour tone, thinking that Ryan only has commercial value in his eyes and has no artistic value.


    Quite the opposite.


    In the eyes of young people and the vast majority of Hollywood practitioners, box office figures can often represent everything.


    Ryan ignored the change in the media. He has returned to Sydney, Australia, and devoted himself to the filming of "Spider-Man".


    The success of "X-Men" is only the beginning.


    "Spider-Man" is the key to completely detonating Marvel superhero movies.


    The income from the original "Spider-Man" can completely offset the cost of acquiring the copyrights of Marvel Comics and a group of superheroes.


    Even, it can offset all the initial investment of Orion Films in the entire superhero film plan.


    On a street in Sydney, three high-definition cameras were placed at three different angles, aiming at Tobey Maguire in the car and Cliff Robertson playing Uncle Spiderman.


    Ryan himself operated one of the cameras for close-ups of Cliff-Robertson and the other for close-ups of Tobey Maguire.


    The remaining main camera is responsible for shooting the entire picture.


    The scene to be filmed is very important in the whole film.


    This is the last conversation Spider-Man Peter Parker had with his uncle Ben Parker.


    Here Ben Parker spoke to Spider-Man. The classic line "With great power comes great responsibility", which changed Peter Parker''s life and gave birth to a superhero Spider-Man.


    "Your transformation in the past few years..."


    Cliff Robertson looked at Toby Maguire and said in a teaching tone: "It will determine what kind of person you will be in the future. Be careful not to go astray."


    "The person who fought with you, maybe it was his fault, he deserved it, but you hit him..."


    "It doesn''t mean you are right and have the right to beat him."


    "Remember: with great power comes great responsibility." Cliff-Robertson said very seriously.


    Facing Cliff Robertson''s teachings, Toby Maguire didn''t take it seriously at all, and said perfunctorily: "Are you afraid that I will become a hooligan? Don''t worry about it!"


    "Things are not as you imagined, I will solve it by myself, don''t always lecture me."


    At this point in the filming, Ryan has not stopped, allowing Tobey Maguire and Cliff Robertson to play.


    "I don''t want to preach to you, and I''m not your father."


    Before Cliff-Robertson could finish speaking, Tobey Maguire interrupted him, with a slightly impatient tone, "Then don''t pretend to be my father to teach!"


    Cliff-Robertson nodded with a dejected expression, "Yes, you are right."


    Until the conversation between the two ends.


    "stop!"


    Ryan yelled, stood up and said to Toby-Maguire: "You were not emotional enough just now, I need you to react more strongly."


    "Also, Cliff, your last expression was not handled well enough."


    "Take a five-minute break and we''ll do it again."


    This is already the third shoot.


    For a commercial film, it could have passed long ago.


    However, Ryan felt that it was not perfect enough, and he needed a classic shot.


    After a five-minute break, the crew started filming again.


    Outside the shooting scene, a bearded man looked at the filming scene of the crew and said in surprise: "With great power, comes great responsibility?"


    "This is the turning point for Spider-Man in the script!" he asked, turning to Sofia Coppola.


    "This is just the beginning." Sofia Coppola looked away and said, "Next, Cliff Robertson will be shot dead by a robber."


    "A heist who''s just been let go by Spider-Man," she adds, "It''s a great plot."


    She will try to direct this scene.


    "It looks like Ryan is going to make another classic film." Francis Coppola shrugged.


    He never doubted Ryan''s directing level.


    Even, I appreciate it very much.


    "Actually, you don''t have to come here in person."


    Looking at her father in front of her, Sofia Coppola said helplessly, "I will personally greet you about Roman."


    Roman - Coppola, Sophia - Coppola''s brother, Francis - Coppola''s eldest son, is also Francis - Coppola''s most troublesome person.


    Nicolas Cage, who also has the support of Coppola''s family connections, has long been a first-line star in Hollywood. His daughter Sofia Coppola is one of the top executives of Orion Pictures and is about to direct a debut film.


    Roman - Coppola is fooling around all day.


    "Orion Films invests in multiple films every year, and Roman can choose a crew to join."


    "For example, "X-Men 2" and "Shocking Cannibals." Sofia Coppola said tentatively.


    The crew of "X-Men 2" is one of the important shooting projects of Orion Pictures, and the producer of the crew of "Scary Cannibals" is Francis Coppola.


    However, based on her understanding of Roman Coppola, it is obvious that she will not easily join the crew of "Scary Cannibals" and become an assistant director with peace of mind, staying under the gaze of Francis Coppola all day long.


    "The ''X-Men 2'' crew is not for him."


    Francis Coppola shook his head and said, "I want him on your crew."


    With the connections of the Coppola family, it is not difficult to arrange for Roman Coppola to enter some Hollywood crews.


    It''s just that Francis Coppola is not at ease with Roman Coppola and needs someone to watch over him.


    Obviously, Sofia Coppola, who is the younger sister, is the most suitable candidate.


    "Romain won''t agree."


    "I won''t agree either." Sofia Coppola quickly refused, she didn''t want to be with Roman Coppola in the crew.


    "That''s what your mother meant." Francis Coppola didn''t wait for Sophia Coppola to agree, and stepped towards Ryan who was walking over, and greeted him.


    "Hi, old Coppola, long time no see."


    Ryan hugged Francis Coppola enthusiastically, and said, "It seems that I need to give Sofia a few days off and let her accompany you to relax in Sydney."


    Ryan has great respect for Francis Coppola in front of him.


    He has received a lot of help from the Coppola family in the past.


    "Ryan, you seem to have forgotten."


    Francis Coppola let go of his hands and said with a smile: "The filming location of "Frightening Cannibal" is also in Australia."


    "I don''t have time to hang around with Sofia."


    As a film producer, it is impossible for him to let the crew shoot.


    "Scary Cannibals"!


    Ryan froze for a moment, he really didn''t remember changing the filming location of "Scary Cannibal" from California to Australia.


    Well, he admits he didn''t care much for a low-budget horror film with a budget of only $10 million.


    The investment scale of "Scary Cannibal" is not very large The global box office of the original film is only 59.37 million US dollars.


    Although the film was a commercial success, it was not an important project for Ryan and Orion Films, so naturally they would not be too concerned about it.


    "Me, I admit, I''ve been busy recently."


    Ryan spread his hands helplessly, and explained: "I don''t care much about the progress of "Shocking Cannibals"."


    "Then you know now." Francis Coppola naturally wouldn''t mind, and he knew very well that with the investment scale of "Scary Cannibals", it was just an insignificant small project for Orion Pictures.


    After chatting casually, Ryan went back to continue shooting, and there was still a shot that needed to be finished before dark.


    Francis Coppola didn''t stay for too long. He went to the studio owned by Paramount one step ahead, checked the equipment in the studio, and asked the crew to start setting up the shooting scene.


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    The sky gradually darkened, the crew finished filming, and everyone began to pack their things and prepare to return to the hotel.


    Along the way, Sofia Coppola looked sullen.


    "Sophia, be happy."


    Sitting in the car, Ryan glanced sideways at Sofia Coppola and said, "I''ve seen Roman''s resume, and it''s not bad."


    "It''s a good thing for you to let him join the crew."


    For Roman Coppola, many people are relatively unfamiliar.


    However, his resume is really good. Not only has he been an executive producer and an assistant director, but he is also an editor himself.


    He even made a cameo appearance in "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace."


    Of course, most of the directors or producers of these projects are Francis Coppola, and Roman Coppola himself has never had any famous works.


    Compared with Sofia Coppola, Roman Coppola is at least a lot worse.


    Ryan vaguely remembered that Roman Coppola''s name could often be seen in the films directed by Sofia Coppola in his previous life.


    "To me, this is very bad news."


    Recalling Roman Coppola''s various deeds, Sofia Coppola said dejectedly: "He will only add to my confusion."


    "Ryan, how about having him on X-Men 2?"


    She looked up at Ryan suddenly, and said expectantly, "For God''s sake, you must help me convince that stubborn old man."


    Ryan ignored this sentence directly, he was obviously not suitable to persuade Francis Coppola.


    This is an internal matter of the Coppola family, and it is not easy for an outsider to say much.


    In the evening, Francis Coppola invited the "Spider-Man" crew to have dinner together.


    During the period, Francis Coppola was very humorous and told some anecdotes about veteran stars from time to time, which made everyone excited.


    Only Sofia Coppola was unhappy.


    Thinking of Roman Coppola, that big trouble, gave her a headache and she was in no mood to eat.


    "May I ask the next weekend box office for ''X-Men''?"


    Natalie Portman picked up sea grapes, morels, and some fruit salad on the dinner plate with a fork, and heard a few people mention "X-Men".


    She couldn''t help saying: "I''ve been so busy these days that I haven''t paid much attention to the news in the newspaper."


    Sofia Coppola glanced at it, and Francis Coppola, who was talking endlessly about previous glorious deeds, deliberately raised his voice and said: "In the three days of last weekend, "X-Men" earned 9.8 million US dollars respectively. Box office, box office of 11.32 million US dollars, box office of 8.79 million US dollars, and won the box office champion for the second week."


    "Where is "Dangerous" produced by DreamWorks!" Willem Dafoe couldn''t help asking.


    The second weekend of "X-Men" ushered in a film "Dangerous" produced by DreamWorks, with a shooting cost of up to 90 million US dollars.


    "$29.7 million at the box office." Sofia Coppola said a box office figure that was almost the same.


    The box office of "X-Men" was $29.91 million in the second weekend, and the box office of "Dangerous" was $29.7 million in the first weekend.


    The difference between the two films is only a few hundred thousand dollars in box office.


    "So, the North American box office of "X-Men" has exceeded 100 million US dollars!" Francis Coppola looked over and asked.


    Hollywood produces countless films every year.


    However, there are only a handful of films with a North American box office of more than 100 million US dollars, and there are only a dozen or so in the sky.


    What''s more, "X-Men" has only been released for about ten days.


    "To be precise, the North American box office of "X-Men" has exceeded $100 million on Friday."


    Sofia Coppola looked at her father, curled her lips and said, "The North American box office of "X-Men" has reached 12.6 billion US dollars, and the film''s overseas box office performance is also very good."


    "For Roman, it is a good opportunity to participate in the filming of "X-Men 2" crew."


    She brought up Roman Coppola again.


    Hearing Sofia Coppola''s words, Francis Coppola said without any surprise: "Unless you also join the "X-Men 2" crew to watch him, otherwise I will not agree."


    "That''s just your wishful thinking." Sofia Coppola lowered her head and muttered, venting her dissatisfaction.


    Ryan watched the father and daughter getting emotional, and wisely pretended not to see it.


    In fact, Roman Coppola joining the crew of "X-Men 2" is just a trivial matter. Anyway, every large-scale commercial crew has multiple assistant directors, and at most it is an extra salary.


    Such things are very common in Hollywood crews.


    To put it bluntly, Hollywood also has connections, and there are many of them.


    After dinner, everyone returned to the hotel to rest. The crew will continue filming tomorrow morning.


    In the next period of time, the crew members of "Scary Cannibals" came to Australia one after another and officially settled in the studio.


    Ryan also accelerated the shooting progress of "Spider-Man".


    By mid-August, the filming of most of the crew''s shots in the Sydney, Australia studio was declared over, and only a few shots remained to be shot.


    "Natalie, you''re going to act panicked for a while."


    The shooting scene was set up, and a large fire truck was parked next to it. Ryan stood on the side of the monitor and told Natalie Portman the focus of the shooting, "Remember to be safe, I don''t want you to be here Falling in the rain, or even getting injured."


    Of course, the effect of falling may be better.


    He didn''t say that.


    After all, according to the plot setting in the script, there is no need to really fall to the ground.


    Natalie-Portman looked down at the shoes on her feet, a pair of three-inch high heels for women, although not super high heels, but she will need to run to shoot later, and it is still in the rain, which is not a small challenge.


    "Who came up with the idea to let actresses run and shoot in high heels?" Natalie Portman couldn''t help complaining.


    She''s not talking about Ryan, but the first director to have an actress run in high heels on a shoot.


    It is definitely not a good experience to let an actress run and shoot in high heels, let alone comfortable.


    If you are not careful, it is easy to sprain your feet.


    Ryan took one look at her and explained, "It adds to your charisma."


    "In the film, you have to keep your most charming side out at all times."


    "Is it a beautiful vase?" Natalie-Portman was very smart, and immediately understood what Ryan meant. She wanted her to better play the role of a vase.


    Hollywood is not without stupid actors, but not Natalie Portman.


    When she graduated from high school, she received admission letters from Yale University and Harvard University at the same time. In the end, Natalie Portman chose to study psychology at Harvard University.


    Don''t think that a college student who is studying psychology, she will be an idiot.


    Also, she is proficient in several languages, such as English, French, Japanese, German, Hebrew, and Arabic.


    A proper top student.


    In this regard, she has the potential to become an outstanding vase.


    A stupid vase who won''t be in Hollywood for long and will be out soon.


    Every top vase in Hollywood has a beautiful appearance and a smart mind.


    Obviously Natalie - Portman very much meet the above two requirements.


    The only shortcoming is probably only the height.


    In this regard, Ryan can only respond with a look of regret.


    Therefore, he could only ask Natalie Portman to wear a pair of three-inch high heels to make up for her height disadvantage.


    Of course, it is impossible for him to say these words, otherwise no one can guarantee whether Natalie Portman will turn around and walk away with a black face.


    "What about the clothes?"


    Natalie Portman pointed to the windbreaker she wore outside, frowned and said, "This is Australia, don''t you think it''s a bit weird to wear a windbreaker for shooting?"


    Although Australia is entering winter in August, the average temperature is as high as 9c~21c. Even at night, the temperature is still very mild.


    "Unless you want to get drenched in the first place, I don''t mind if you take it off now."


    "And this is also one of the product placements." Ryan looked at the windbreaker Natalie Portman was wearing. It was very beautiful and full of fashion, and it was indeed designed by Chanel.


    The clothes and shoes worn by Natalie Portman in the film are almost all from the Chanel brand.


    "I hate ad placement."


    After speaking, Natalie Portman couldn''t help but rolled her eyes, turned around and walked towards the end of the street, preparing for the upcoming filming.


    Not long after, heavy rain suddenly fell on the dark street and sky. Natalie Portman walked forward quickly, gracefully and hurriedly, with a slightly nervous expression. There were two malicious gangsters behind her. shouted.


    Along the way, Natalie Portman took a lady''s bag and put it on her head to keep out the rain, and gradually began to trot.


    However, two gangsters appeared in front again and stopped her.


    Next, there will be a scene where a hero saves the beauty.


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    "Crack!" Ryan''s voice sounded on the set, "Natalie, get ready, let''s do it again."


    "Toby!"


    Ryan turned to look at Tobey Maguire and asked: "Do you need a stuntman?"


    In this scene, Spider-Man did not wear a hood. Ryan plans to take a few close-up shots and publish a few posters as one of the future promotional posters of the film.


    Of course, with rain and dark environment occlusion, it doesn''t matter much to shoot with stuntmen, the big deal is to cut out the pictures later.


    "I want to try it." Toby Maguire shook his head, rejected the stuntman, and planned to try it himself.


    Seeing Toby Maguire''s resolute attitude, Ryan didn''t say much, anyway, the action scene for a while is not too complicated.


    Next, Natalie-Portman started shooting again, continuing to serve as a beautiful vase.


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    In her previous life, Natalie Portman did not take the route of a vase, but the route of a goddess of literature and art.


    To be precise, it is the line of the goddess of literature and art.


    Except for the "Star Wars Prequel" trilogy, she has hardly starred in any major commercial films.


    Most of the time is spent in literary films, and occasionally shoots an R-rated film, such as "V for Vendetta".


    Of course, it cannot be said that he has never appeared in large-scale commercial films.


    After all, she was also a member of the Avengers in her previous life.


    It''s a pity that the role she plays is not a famous superhero, but Thor''s girlfriend on Earth, a female scientist on Earth.


    It is impossible to become a first-line Hollywood actress directly by taking advantage of the opportunity to play the role of Black Widow like Scarlett Johansson.


    However, what Ryan wants now is a beautiful vase, not some goddess of art.


    Therefore, the requirements for Natalie Portman''s demeanor and demeanor in the filming are very strict, and the acting skills are secondary.


    To put it bluntly, he intends to shape Natalie Portman into a goddess-level vase.


    Even if the character she plays is only a green leaf in the film, it must be the most beautiful green leaf.


    Don''t look at the vase, which is much inferior to the title of goddess of literature and art.


    But in the eyes of Hollywood film companies and large commercial crews, they would rather choose a beautiful vase than a goddess of literature and art.


    The most important point, in terms of salary income, most of the female stars of the goddess of literature and art route are famous in vain, and the salary income is pitifully low.


    For example, Hilary Swank, a recognized actress in Hollywood in her previous life, was only paid $3,000 when she was filming "Boys Don''t Cry".


    This price is not even enough to buy a set of medical insurance.


    Even after she won her first Oscar for Best Actress, she remained nearly destitute.


    Her income was so low that she could not apply for health insurance: Although she won the Oscar for Best Actress, the crown jewel of Hollywood still had to pay the full cost of her medicines herself.


    In her previous life, Hillary Swank was at her peak, Dingtian was a second-tier Hollywood actress, and she was the kind who was not well-known all over the world.


    It can be seen that the route of the goddess of literature and art is not so easy to follow, especially in Hollywood.


    In addition, there is also the route of action actresses, which is also very difficult. Regardless of past life or present life, there are not many female stars in Hollywood who are famous for their action movies.


    On the contrary, actresses who follow the vase route are often able to gain public recognition more easily, and even keep brushing their faces all over the world.


    Vase roles are the easiest way for Hollywood actresses to gain fame.


    It doesn''t even matter if they win the Golden Raspberry Award, it will only increase their fame and exposure.


    At least not like Sophia Coppola, in a fit of rage, choose to end her acting career.


    At the end of the second filming, Ryan is still very satisfied with Natalie Portman''s performance. Except for her height, she is a qualified vase in every aspect, and she is also a woman with a good personality. A vase of acting.


    After the first shot was finished, Ryan asked the crew to take a break, and Natalie Portman changed into dry clothes.


    The following shoot, Tobey Maguire also joined the shoot, this is the penultimate shot of the evening, and later, there is a kiss scene.


    Until around three o''clock in the morning, the crew finally finished filming and could go back to the hotel for a good night''s sleep.


    However, Ryan did not go back to the room to rest directly, but simply discussed with several crew leaders about the shooting plan for the remaining days.


    And then the crew needs to go back to the United States and go to New York for filming.


    Fortunately, there is no shooting plan during the day, so I can take a good rest and sleep until I get up in the afternoon.


    "How will you be here!"


    Back in the room, as soon as Ryan opened the door, he saw Natalie Portman in a silk pajamas, sitting on the sofa drinking, and could faintly see the outline of her body under the pajamas.


    Seeing this, Ryan frowned slightly, "Natalie, you should go back to your room to rest now, instead of coming to my place to drink."


    Natalie Portman leaned halfway on the sofa, as if she didn''t hear what Ryan said, she pointed to the champagne on the table, "Why don''t you have some?"


    Looking at Natalie Portman''s delicate face and the milky white skin under the silk pajamas, Ryan took a deep breath, "Another day, you need to go back to sleep now."


    He''s not a witness gentleman, and drinking in a room with Natalie Portman in nothing but a silk pajamas is 100 per cent something will happen.


    Even, in Ryan''s eyes, Natalie Portman not far away is very delicious and has a huge temptation for him.


    But he didn''t quite remember Natalie Portman''s age, which meant she was probably under eighteen, and Ryan didn''t want to cause trouble.


    Even though the Natalie Portman in front of her is very attractive, if it does happen, there will be almost no trouble.


    But he didn''t want to take the risk.


    "Don''t you like it?"


    Natalie Portman stood up, walked up to Ryan and raised her head slightly, and asked, "Or do you only like Adriana Lima, with that figure!"


    Facing Natalie Portman''s question, Ryan frowned and took a small step back, "I''m not interested in underage girls."


    Hearing this, Natalie Portman laughed, "So you are worried about my age!"


    "It seems that I need to remind you that I just celebrated my nineteenth birthday in the crew some time ago."


    While talking, Natalie Portman was obviously a little excited. She stood on tiptoe, brought her delicate face to Ryan''s ear, and said softly, "You don''t have to worry about age at all."


    The next moment, without waiting for Ryan to react, Natalie Portman was like a hunter who had been lying in wait for a long time. After finally waiting for the prey, he quickly put his arms around Ryan''s neck and kissed hard.


    Feeling the cold and soft red lips, it would be **** if Ryan could bear it, and immediately responded unceremoniously, his hands kept walking on Natalie Portman.


    After a long while, the two separated.


    Natalie Portman stretched out her hand to take off her pajamas, and asked in a seductive tone, "How does it feel!"


    For a while, Natalie Portman only had a beautiful red dress left on her body.


    Ryan looked at it carefully and said aftertaste: "It''s great."


    "Compared to that **** Scarlett!" Natalie Portman suddenly mentioned Scarlett Johansson.


    "She''s just a spoiled little girl." Ryan said without hesitation.


    I seem to have forgotten that it was he himself who often said that Scarlett Johansson was the little princess of Orion Pictures.


    Natalie Portman was very satisfied with Ryan''s answer, "I like your answer."


    "Then next, I''m yours."


    Ryan couldn''t wait to hug Natalie Portman horizontally, feeling the alluring body in his arms, as well as the warm and smooth touch, came to the bed...


    Ten thousand words are omitted below.


    I enjoyed the services brought by Natalie Portman in all aspects. Although she was a little unskilled, she was extremely satisfied physically and mentally.


    Ryan fell asleep with the remaining warmth from just now.


    Natalie Portman on the side smiled triumphantly, picked up Ryan''s cell phone from the bedside, and dialed a familiar number.


    "Scarlett!"


    "You don''t seem surprised?"


    "The two of us did it three times just now~ www.novelhall.com~ It''s a great experience."


    Natalie-Portman showed off for a long time before she hung up the phone contentedly, deleted the call history, put the phone in its original place, and fell asleep in Ryan''s arms.


    The filming work of the crew was very busy. She had been filming from yesterday morning until early morning, and just now she had a passionate scene with Ryan, and she was already too sleepy.


    If it wasn''t for showing off to Scarlett Johansson, she would have wanted to have a good night''s sleep.


    In a large single-family apartment in North Hollywood, Scarlett Johansson curled her lips and said, "Idiot!"


    "Natalie Portman, just as smart as ever."


    She was only sixteen years old, and no one felt anything about Natalie Portman''s showing off.


    What''s more, she is very clear about Ryan''s taste as a playboy, even better than the media, a beautiful face and a tall figure are what Ryan likes.


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    In the afternoon, Ryan and Natalie-Portman left the room together and went to the restaurant downstairs of the hotel for dinner, as if nothing had happened.


    In the next few days, the crew will finish filming the remaining scenes.


    A little slower than expected.


    During the period, Ryan also took time to visit the crew of "Dangerous" and invited everyone to have dinner with the crew of "Spider-Man".


    In late August, the crew took a flight back to the United States, rested in Los Angeles for a few days, and set off for New York again.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", which was released in early May, has been screened for 4 months, and the film''s global box office reached 9.2 billion US dollars.


    Of course, the release scale of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has been reduced many times, and has dropped below 1,000 cinemas.


    This film will be officially released from North America around December at the end of the year, and it should be a little later from the global release.


    In the next few months, it is expected to earn tens of millions of dollars from the global box office market.


    As for whether it can break through the $1 billion box office mark!


    This depends on luck.


    In this regard, Ryan did not hold much hope. Based on the box office trend of "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring", North America can still earn about 10 million to 20 million US dollars, and the overseas box office market will have more. But not too much.


    And "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is close to $80 million away from the $1 billion box office, and it is almost impossible to exceed the $1 billion box office mark.


    Of course, Ryan was not disappointed at all. The box office data of 9.2 billion U.S. dollars was not only much higher than the original version, but also allowed Orion Pictures to make a lot of money.


    It can be said that just based on the revenue brought by one film "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", the revenue figures of Orion Pictures this year can rank among the top among Hollywood film companies.


    "X-Men", which was released in July, has also been released for more than a month. It has long passed its hot release period. The North American box office of the film reached 19.6 billion US dollars, the overseas box office reached 16.5 billion US dollars, and the global box office reached 36.1 billion US dollars.


    However, as a superhero film, the box office of "X-Men" has fallen very fast, far exceeding that of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring", and even faster than general commercial films.


    This is the disadvantage of superhero movies. The comic readers and fan groups in the early stage are consumed too quickly, and the box office of the middle and late movies is inevitably a little weak.


    However, the global box office performance of 36.1 billion US dollars is enough to meet the expectations of Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures.


    Even counting the high publicity investment, the film has brought in a lot of money.


    The main source of income for any superhero film has never been the box office, but peripheral copyrights and derivative products.


    The income brought by the peripheral copyrights and derivative products of "X-Men" is higher than the box office income of the film.


    Among them, Comcast''s limited television network paid a high price to obtain the TV adaptation copyright of "X-Men", and plans to prepare to shoot a superhero TV series, and invite several main actors in the film to appear as guest stars in the future in the video.


    In addition, "Black Hawk Down", which was released earlier, has reached the end of its screening period, and there are only more than 100 movie theaters still showing it. If there is no accident, it will be released from North America next month.


    The North American box office of this film is fixed at about 15.8 billion US dollars, the overseas box office is 78.63 million US dollars, and the global box office is 23.7 billion US dollars.


    Compared with the scale of investment, the overall income of this film is not bad.


    The overseas box office is not high, and the income from peripheral copyrights and merchandise is not very high, so it can only be considered passable.


    In general, the three big-budget films produced by Orion Films this year have all been successful.


    "Congratulations, if "Spider-Man" is released and has another success..."


    Cautiously riding on the horse, Helen looked at Ryan who was very skillful on the horse, "Your superhero movie project will be a big success."


    The big sales of "X-Men" do not fully represent the success of the superhero film project. With a box office score of 36.1 billion US dollars, it can only be said that "X-Men" has made a good start.


    Right now, Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures need a film similar to "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" that can achieve sensational results on a global scale.


    Let Marvel Comics superhero-themed films become one of Hollywood''s mainstream commercial films.


    Ryan rode on the horse and drove the horse around Helen, "Helen, your riding skills don''t seem to be very good."


    Helen gave Ryan a dissatisfied look, and said angrily, "I didn''t grow up on a farm."


    "And what''s going on with you and Natalie?"


    There are no impenetrable walls in Hollywood.


    Besides, Ryan and Natalie-Portman did not deliberately hide anything.


    Speaking of Natalie Portman, Ryan showed embarrassment, did not answer the question, but began to change the subject, "Why do you have time to come to New York!"


    Helen snorted softly, and didn''t continue to ask, "Next week, Charlie will be participating in a talk show, and I need to come over to deal with some things."


    Charlize Theron not only starred in G.I. Ops: The Rise of Cobra, but also starred in the action-comedy The Pageant Undercover.


    It tells the story of a beautiful police detective who incarnates as an undercover agent and lurks in the Miss America pageant to fight wits with criminals.


    Charlize Theron herself is a model, and she is also an action actress. It is not difficult to star in "Beauty Undercover".


    "Warner Bros. has scheduled this film for Christmas!" Ryan asked, touching the horse under him.


    "It should be." Helen thought for a while, and said, "Unless Warner Bros. plans to release it in the summer next year, the only option is to release it during Christmas."


    This is a horse farm on the outskirts of New York.


    Located above a small town, the North Salem Horse Farm is full of beautiful lawns and over 100 miles of protected bridle trails for the exclusive use of riders.


    After trotting around the racecourse, Ryan simply let go of the rein and let the horses go for a walk. Helen was very envious.


    Growing up on a farm, Ryan''s riding skills may not be very professional, at least there is absolutely no problem with proficiency.


    "You are worried about the release of "Beauty Undercover"!" Ryan understood Helen''s worry very well.


    Charlize Theron is considered to be the most famous and promising female star under the Star Company. In the future, she will reach the level of Julia Roberts and join the $20 million box office club.


    But she''s certainly one of the top female stars in Hollywood.


    Therefore, the release of "Beauty Undercover" is related to whether Charlize-Theron can prove her box office appeal.


    Box office appeal is what Hollywood studios value most.


    Besides, this is the first time that Charlize Theron has supported a film independently, and the success or failure of the release is very critical.


    Charlize Theron is only one of the two leading actors in Mr. and Mrs. Smith.


    The plot of "Beauty Undercover" revolves around Charlize Theron alone.


    "Somewhat."


    Helen nodded, and said: "Once "Beauty Undercover" is released successfully, then I can absolutely call out a basic film salary of 20 million US dollars for Charlie for the next sequel."


    "Warner Bros. intends to make a sequel internally?" Ryan was somewhat surprised.


    The former Warner Brothers did not directly shoot a sequel film, but it took several years before they went back and filmed a sequel film. The global box office barely reached 100 million US dollars, which is not very successful.


    "It''s just a preliminary intention."


    In front of the stable, Helen got off her horse and handed over the reins to the staff on the side. "The crew revised the script for Charlie and deliberately added a lot of action scenes. We don''t rule out plans to make a sequel in the future."


    Warner Bros.'' decision to make a sequel is premised on the success of The Pageant undercover.


    In this way, Charlize Theron , the indispensable leading actor in the film, can call out a base salary of 20 million US dollars.


    Even if it''s only $20 million in one film, the rest of the film''s salary, although it will increase, will definitely not reach $20 million.


    But for Charlize Theron and the Star Brokerage Company, it is still a very important opportunity.


    A female star who has received a salary of 20 million U.S. dollars must be included in the annals of Hollywood history.


    In the future, even if she lives on her laurels, it will be enough for Charlize Theron to maintain her status as a first-line female star.


    Ryan nodded. It seems that due to the addition of Charlize-Theron, "Beauty Undercover" has undergone a lot of changes.


    "Don''t worry, even if the box office of "Beauty Undercover" is not satisfactory, Charlie still has "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra."


    Speaking of this, he suddenly thought of something, "By the way, Orion Films received a very good script a while ago. If you have time, you can ask Charlie to read it."


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    "What script?"


    Helen showed a look of surprise on her face. It must be unique to ask Ryan to come up with a good script.


    "A sci-fi action movie script with a female protagonist." Ryan got off his horse and handed the reins to the staff, "I have asked someone to buy the copyright of the script, but..."


    The investment in the original version of this film was only 30 million US dollars, and the box office was not very good.


    However, Ryan is very interested in this script and thinks he can try it.


    "In a short period of time, Orion Pictures has focused on "The Lord of the Rings", "Spiderman", and "Harry Potter", as well as "Rush Hour 3" and "Tomb Raider 2."


    "So in the future, we won''t be preparing to shoot this script so quickly." He shrugged and said.


    At least until The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, and Rush Hour 3, Orion Pictures won''t be planning to shoot The Violet.


    "When I return to Los Angeles in a few days, I will go to Orion Films." Helen showed a serious look, and planned to go to Orion Films as soon as she returned to Los Angeles.


    Take back the script that Ryan said, and study it carefully.


    As for shooting time!


    Not a problem at all.


    "Where do you plan to go to shoot the scene first tomorrow!" Helen said about the filming of the "Spider-Man" crew.


    "Go to the public library first tomorrow, and then go to the Flatiron Building." Ryan calculated the time and said, "It will take about a week."


    It didn''t take much time to film the scene, and it didn''t even take Ryan to come over.


    The crew only needs to take a rough shot of the building, and the rest can be handed over to Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic.


    Many shots in the film are synthesized with special effects technology.


    It can be foreseen that the post-production of "Spider-Man" will be very long.


    In the next week, Ryan led the crew to almost visit New York and took a lot of shots.


    The crew''s location shooting ended and they returned to Los Angeles.


    Without any rest time, Ryan devoted himself directly to the post-production of the film. Digital Domain and Industrial Light & Magic formed a joint special effects team to produce special effects for the film.


    In terms of special effects production, he can''t help much, and most of the time he puts forward opinions and asks the technicians of Digital Domain and Industrial Light and Magic to modify.


    In addition, I have to find time to deal with the accumulated work of Orion Pictures.


    Until the beginning of October, "Reaper 3" produced by Orion Films was released. In the three days of the first weekend, it earned 21.25 million US dollars at the box office.


    A very good box office result.


    Unfortunately, however.


    The director of the film, the author and editor of the original work, James Huang, officially decided to temporarily suspend the cooperation with Orion Pictures, and instead cooperated with Sony Pictures to shoot "Universal Pursuit".


    The budget of this film is as high as 50 million US dollars, even if it is placed in a commercial film, it can be regarded as a medium-scale investment.


    By comparison, "Reaper 4" had a budget of around $25 million at best, and it was a horror film.


    So James-Huang chose to cooperate with Sony Pictures.


    "Mr. Gosling, I''m very sorry."


    "For a long time to come, I''m afraid I won''t have time to continue directing the next "Death Comes" sequel."


    In the reception room of Orion Pictures, James Huang and Glenn Morgan showed apologetic expressions.


    The screenplay for "Cosmic Hunt" was written by Glenn Morgan and James Wong.


    It seems to be another "Death Comes" script.


    "Of course, as long as time permits, we will still join the script creation of the next "Death Comes"." James Huang hastily added.


    He didn''t want to offend Orion Films by temporarily terminating the cooperation.


    The two didn''t stay long, and hurriedly said their goodbyes and left to avoid further embarrassment.


    After all, it was the "Death Is Coming" series that Ryan and Orion Pictures decided to invest in.


    It is somewhat embarrassing for them to give up directing the next "Death Comes" sequel and instead cooperate with Sony Pictures.


    Although Orion Pictures first rejected the investment in the "Universal Pursuit" project, they chose to cooperate with Sony Pictures.


    "This script looks pretty good,"


    Frank Macasso flipped through the script of "Cosmic Pursuit" and said: "As long as the investment scale is controlled, it is easy to succeed."


    To be honest, the plot idea of ??"Universal Pursuit" is really good.


    "James-Huang, who has been making horror films before, has never been exposed to commercial subjects. It is too risky for him to shoot a sci-fi action film with an investment of 50 million US dollars."


    Ryan said without regret: "Besides, Orion Pictures has a lot of projects right now, and there is no extra energy to waste on "Universal Pursuit."


    "Okay." Frank Macasso put down the script in his hand and said, "I have a proposal."


    He didn''t come here because of James Huang and "Watching the Universe".


    "I have seen the revenue ratio of "X-Men", the box office revenue of the film is not the main source of profit."


    Frank Macasso paused, and continued: "The production cost of the first "X-Men" was as high as 100 million U.S. dollars, and the budget for the sequel reached 120 million U.S. dollars. Continue growing."


    "If you include the high publicity costs, and the global box office of "X-Men", the final box office profits are far less than imagined."


    After listening for a while, Ryan didn''t quite understand what Frank-Marcasso wanted to say, "Can you explain it a little bit more clearly!"


    "Overseas financing!" Frank Macasso said directly, "We can use overseas financing to shoot."


    "Most overseas funds cannot share the income from surrounding copyrights and commodities. We only need to pay a small amount of box office revenue to save a lot of money and investment risks."


    There is one more thing he didn''t say.


    Shooting with overseas financing, Orion Pictures can intercept a part of the overseas distribution income of the film.


    Even without any illegal means, Orion Films can intercept the film''s overseas box office revenue only by setting a high overseas distribution fee.


    In this way, overseas funds can at best share the income brought by the North American box office.


    Even if the box office hits the street after its release, Orion Pictures will not lose money, and it will only be funds from overseas that will lose money.


    Many Hollywood studios do this.


    Ryan rubbed his chin. The first "X-Men" didn''t bring in a lot of money at the box office because of the high publicity costs.


    The promotional expenses for the next sequel film will be greatly reduced, and it is absolutely impossible to reach the promotional scale of more than 70 million US dollars.


    So the first thing he thought of was not "X-Men", but James Huang and "Universal Pursuit".


    Using overseas financing to film "Universe Pursuit", based on the box office of the original film, Orion Pictures is estimated to be able to make a small profit in peripheral copyrights, merchandise, and distribution.


    "How about doing "Universal Pursuit"!" Ryan asked suddenly.


    "What?" Frank Macasso was stunned for a moment, then thought for a while, and said, "There shouldn''t be a big problem. The other party just wants to invest in the films under Orion Films, and has not clearly indicated the specific project."


    "What''s more..."


    He showed a meaningful look and said, "The film companies on the other side of the Pacific Ocean don''t understand how Hollywood works."


    Across the Pacific!


    "What''s the name of that movie company!" Ryan asked, frowning.


    "China Film, a film company that has just been established." Frank Macasso said a name called Ryan Wuyu.


    To be precise, this film company is called China Film Group, and it is the only company on the other side of the Pacific that has the right to import films.


    "Reject it. UU Reading " Ryan said angrily, "Remember to be tactful and don''t offend them."


    "In addition, thank you for me, Orion Films is very happy to work with them."


    If it were an ordinary overseas film company, it would be a trap.


    But China Film Group is different. If you can''t offend them, you won''t offend them.


    Even, when the box office market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean matures, Orion Films can properly accept investment from China Film Group.


    To put it bluntly, to offend China Film Group is almost equal to offending the scissors.


    Can''t afford it, can''t afford it.


    The change in Ryan''s attitude made Frank Macasso puzzled, "Well, but besides us, they also had contact with Sony Classics."


    Sony Classics is a film company under Sony Pictures, a bit like Touchstone and Twentieth Century Fox Searchlight.


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    "It''s also for investment!" Ryan was a little surprised.


    Most of the films produced by Sony Classics are independent films, and the investment cost will not be too high.


    China Film wants to invest in some large-scale commercial projects, not independent films.


    "Not for investment."


    Frank Macasso shook his head and said, "It seems to be a film called "Hero". The other party wants to find a suitable overseas distributor."


    "hero"!


    Ryan had a clear look in his eyes, "The success of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has given many people an opportunity."


    He is all too familiar with this film.


    To put it simply, the style of this film is very similar to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and it can be regarded as a relatively successful Chinese film.


    The original "Hero" had a North American box office of $53.71 million and a global box office of $177 million, with a budget of only $30 million.


    Either way, the film was a huge success.


    Ryan drummed his fingers and said, "You can try to get the overseas distribution rights of this film."


    "The bottom line is that you can agree to share the distribution." He deliberately added a sentence.


    With the premise of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" being a big hit, the overseas distribution rights of "Hero" are definitely not so easy to win.


    Even, it can be sold for a sky-high price.


    It is impossible for Orion Pictures to spend a large amount of money to purchase the overseas distribution rights of the film, and China Film, one of the film production companies, may not agree.


    The best option is to agree to share distribution.


    This is beneficial to both parties.


    "It seems that Michael needs to get busy." Frank Macasso said with a smile.


    Orion Pictures'' distribution business is almost entirely in the charge of Michael Kuhn.


    In addition, Nancy Utley is also responsible for part of the North American distribution business.


    At that moment, Frank Macasso left and walked towards Michael Kuhn''s office.


    Almost at the same time.


    "Excuse me, is Mr. Ryan Gosling here!" Reed Hastings asked at the front desk of Orion Films in a hesitant tone.


    "Sir, what can I do for you!" asked the female receptionist at the front desk.


    Reed-Hastings'' eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said, "My name is Reed-Hastings, and I''m from Netflix..."


    In 1997, Reed Hastings, because of dissatisfaction with Blockbuster''s late payment fees and the fact that the Internet was popular at the time, founded a company with his friend Mark Randolph to provide online rental disc business , shipped by mail.


    Most importantly, no late fees.


    In a short period of time, Netflix has received the support of many young groups.


    But company founder Reed Hastings isn''t exactly happy.


    In order to attract users, Netflix issued many coupons. Instead of getting a large number of customers as expected, Netflix lost a lot of money.


    Coupled with issues such as inventory and mailing costs, Netflix lost $11 million in just one year in 1998.


    By mid-2000, Netflix expected a loss of $57.4 million, which was unsustainable.


    Now there are only two paths for Reed-Hastings. The first choice is to continue to burn money until Netflix goes public or makes a profit.


    However, the Internet crisis in March completely disrupted Netflix''s financing plan.


    In the face of a wailing Internet industry, Netflix has made things worse, and has been rejected by several venture capital companies one after another.


    With Reed-Hastings'' net worth and the debts he faces, it is obviously impossible to continue to invest a lot of money and burn money.


    The second option is to sell Xunfei, and Reed-Hastings first found Blockbuster.


    Faced with a price of 50 million US dollars and a huge loss of 57.4 million US dollars, Blockbuster did not even consider it, and directly rejected Reed-Hastings.


    Based on Blockbuster''s market share in the rental market, it doesn''t look down on Xunfei''s scale at all, nor is it optimistic about the online rental model.


    In desperation, Reed-Hastings came to Orion Pictures, intending to find a new buyer.


    Boom.


    After knocking on the door, John-Denise pushed open the door and walked in, "There is a Mr. Reed-Hastings outside who wants to see you."


    "He seems to be the founder of Netflix."


    Orion Pictures has no cooperation with Xunfei.


    However, as a website that mainly rents and hires discs online, John-Denise has not only heard of the name of this website, but even tried to use it once. The experience is not very good, and the postage is expensive , The delivery time is too long, the disc is easily damaged and so on.


    It can be said that there are a lot of problems.


    Netflix!


    "Ask him to come in." Ryan immediately recalled the information about Netflix in his mind, which seemed to be a website mainly for renting and renting discs online.


    In the previous life, Netflix not only bankrupted Blockbuster, the giant in the disc rental market, but also successfully transformed into a video website focusing on movies and TV shows.


    In terms of type, it is somewhat similar to Tencent Video, but with a larger scale and more comprehensive business.


    It''s just that Ryan hasn''t paid much attention to Netflix.


    Orion Pictures owns MGM''s copyright library and the copyrights of Marvel''s superheroes. When the time is right, it can choose to set up a video website by itself.


    So the interest in Netflix is ??not very great.


    "Mr. Reed, sit down wherever you want." Seeing Reed-Hastings walking in, Ryan very politely invited him to sit down.


    "Thank you." Reed-Hastings sat down somewhat restrained.


    The next moment, he was attracted by the movie posters in front of him.


    "Terminator 3", "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", "Saw", "Ice Age", "Rush Hour", "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Inception", "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring"...


    Each one is a blockbuster film in North America, or even a blockbuster film globally.


    One of the posters of "Spider-Man" made him think a lot.


    If Netflix can get the online rental and sales rights of "Spider-Man", it will definitely attract a large number of user registrations.


    It''s a pity that facing high licensing fees is not acceptable to Netflix at all.


    Reed-Hastings sighed, feeling like he was thinking too much.


    He just wants to sell Netflix as soon as possible, so as not to delay for too long and face bankruptcy.


    "Mr. Gosling, I wonder if you have heard of Netflix!" Reed-Hastings asked after finishing his emotions.


    "I''ve heard of some." Ryan said very directly: "However, there are some old movies and niche movies on the Netflix website, and there don''t seem to be many popular movies."


    Speaking of this, Ryan suddenly asked: "Could it be that Netflix wants to purchase the license of Orion Pictures'' film library?"


    Whether it is Orion Pictures'' film library authorization or MGM''s film library authorization, it can play a very important role in the development of Netflix.


    Reed-Hastings had a lot of thoughts running through his mind, and finally shook his head and said, "Not the library license, I''m going to sell Netflix as a whole."


    As a businessman, he never thought about getting a sum of money first, so as to buy a large number of Internet copyright licenses for videos, attract more users to register, sell them at a good price, and even choose to go public.


    However, with the advent of the Internet crisis, these have become empty talk.


    "What about the price?" Ryan showed a hint of interest.


    He wouldn''t mind buying Netflix if the price was right.


    "$50 million."


    "This is the bottom line I can accept." Reed - Hastings did not raise the price.


    It''s no secret that he wanted to sell Netflix to Blockbuster for $50 million.


    $50 million!


    From Ryan''s point of view, the price of 50 million US dollars is not too high, it is very cost-effective.


    Netflix has grown to its current scale, and its actual investment has exceeded 70 million US dollars.


    But right now Netflix isn''t worth the price.


    "$50 million is too expensive."


    "Besides, if I remember correctly." Ryan said lightly: "Mr. Reed, you are only one of the founders of Netflix."


    "I can make decisions on behalf of Netflix." Reed-Hastings is very confident about this.


    He has a close friendship with Mark Randolph, and is very clear that Mark Randolph has no interest in rights and has no objection to the sale of Netflix.


    After looking at the time, Ryan stood up, "Mr. Reed, I need some time to think about it."


    Ryan didn''t agree, nor did he refuse.


    Not bad for Reed-Hastings.


    In other words, Orion Pictures does not rule out buying Netflix.


    The only problem, I am afraid that the price of 50 million US dollars, Orion Films will not accept it easily.


    With Reed-Hastings leaving, Ryan came into the conference room and talked about the release plan of "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone".


    Orion Films and Warner Bros. each bear half of the film''s investment, with Warner Bros. in charge of overseas distribution and Orion Films in charge of North American distribution.


    According to the release time set by Orion Pictures, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" will be released on November 26.


    Beginning in October, the Super Bowl and several public television stations have successively appeared promotional videos of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone".


    Among them, the advertisement on the Super Bowl is one of the key publicity plans of the film.


    With the investment scale of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", it is not difficult to get an advertisement on the Super Bowl, and only need to pay a sky-high advertising fee.


    Since the promotional clips of "Terminator 3" and "Independence Day" appeared on the Super Bowl, the two films have sold well at the box office.


    The halftime advertisement of the Super Bowl has directly become one of the most important publicity channels for Hollywood commercial films. Every year, large-scale commercial films pay astronomical advertising fees for this.


    "The Grinch, produced by Universal Pictures, will be released on November 16, starring Jim Carrey, with a budget of $123 million."


    "On the 22nd, Disney''s "Undead" will be released. The director of the film is Knight Shyamalan, and the starring role is Bruce Willis."


    Jon Fertimer looked at the information in his hand and continued: "These two films will be our biggest competitors."


    "The Grinch is the biggest threat. It''s a children''s comedy that has a similar audience to Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone."


    Ryan nodded, "Pay more attention, Universal Pictures and "The Grinch."


    The box office of the original film was very high, with a North American box office of 260 million US dollars, an overseas box office of 103 million US dollars, and a global box office of 363 million US dollars.


    If it weren''t for "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" full of confidence, Ryan would rather postpone the release schedule by a week, and also stagger the hit release date of "The Grinch".


    I have to say that from the end of the 1990s to the beginning of the 20th century, Jim Carrey''s career reached a peak period, and his box office appeal can definitely be ranked in the forefront of Hollywood.


    "Nancy, find someone to investigate Netflix''s data."


    The meeting was almost over, and Ryan looked up at Nancy Utley and said, "Next, I plan to buy Netflix."


    Netflix, a somewhat unfamiliar name.


    David Kobe asked with a puzzled face, "Is that the online DVD rental website?"


    Online rental disc site!


    Everyone couldn''t help but look at each other, this is planning to get involved in the disc sales industry!


    Hollywood film companies generally license out the copyright of film discs, and the same is true for Orion Films. Only a few film companies have their own sales channels.


    "Ryan, have you thought about it?"


    "Doing so may cause dissatisfaction with Blockbuster." Nancy Utley reminded.


    Disc copyright is one of the main sources of profit for the film. Once Blockbuster and other large offline rental companies are dissatisfied, it will affect the income of Orion Films.


    "No one can tell what will happen in the future." Ryan didn''t explain anything.


    No one would believe that Netflix, which seems unreliable, will skyrocket in market value in the next ten years, several times higher than Blockbuster at its peak.


    "Reed, how''s the talk going?"


    A very tall and thin man in his forties, wearing casual clothes, stood up from the seat in the coffee shop, "Orion Films and Ryan Gosling agree?"


    Mark Randolph didn''t object to Reed Hastings'' decision to sell Netflix.


    Even, he very much hopes that Netflix can get funding.


    Netflix is ??not without the favor of venture capital firms.


    At the beginning of the year, the French giant Arnault Group decided to invest in Netflix. This venture capital investment is divided into two rounds. The first round will invest US$30 million, and the second round will invest US$100 million in early 2001.


    At the same time, the Arnault Group will be responsible for Netflix''s promotional operations.


    With the funds and publicity channels of the Arnault Group, Netflix is ??likely to soar into the sky, and even be listed on NASDAQ, creating a myth of wealth.


    However, these were all before the Internet crisis.


    When the internet crisis broke out in March, Arnault Group canceled its investment plan without hesitation.


    Mark Randolph had inquired specifically about Orion Pictures, and he was taken aback.


    This Hollywood film company not only produced many blockbuster films but also acquired MGM, which has the world''s largest film library, as well as Marvel Comics.


    It is said that Orion Films has also invested in two Internet companies, Google and Amazon.


    There is no doubt that with the investment from Orion Films, Netflix will definitely enter a fast lane.


    For example, the huge copyright library owned by Orion Films, Amazon��s online retail payment channel and offline goods distribution center, and the Internet promotion channel owned by Google.


    These are things Netflix desperately needs.


    And plenty of cash flow.


    As we all know, the profitability of Orion Pictures is very scary, which is enough to support Netflix''s continuous burning of money.


    Reed-Hastings did not hide anything at the moment, and simply said it again.


    In just a few days, the two sides began formal negotiations on Monday.


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    Monday morning.


    In the conference room of Orion Films, Ryan saw Reed Hastings and Mark Randolph again.


    Almost all of Netflix''s shares are owned by Reed Hastings and Mark Randolph.


    This is the work of Reed-Hastings and the dot-com crisis.


    As early as 1991, Reed-Hastings founded an Internet company, and in 1997, the Internet company was acquired.


    As a result, he got a huge sum of money and invested millions of dollars to start Netflix the next year.


    So in the early days of Netflix, there was no shortage of funds.


    It wasn''t until Netflix kept burning money and its losses were getting bigger and bigger that Reed-Hastings gradually couldn''t bear it, so he turned his attention to venture capital companies.


    But at this time encountered an Internet crisis.


    "Hello, Mr. Reed." Ryan took the initiative to say hello.


    However, from the corner of his eye, he looked at another person, Mark Randolph, another Netflix founder.


    Reed-Hastings is the founder of Netflix, and invested a lot of money.


    But in the early days of Netflix, he was only in charge of funds and did not participate in the operation of Netflix. It was not until 1999 that he got involved in the management of Netflix.


    Previously, Netflix was managed by Mark Randolph. He was the biggest contributor to Netflix. He formed the Netflix entrepreneurial team and single-handedly built Netflix''s earliest disc rental business.


    What Ryan values ??most is that Mark Randolph, who has little interest in power, handed over the CEO job to Reed Hastings last year.


    "Hello, Mr. Gosling!"


    Reed-Hastings pointed to Mark Randolph and introduced: "This is Mark Randolph, my friend and co-founder of Netflix."


    Looking at Mark Randolph in front of him, Ryan showed a smile, "Hello, Mr. Mark, I heard Jeff mention you, a very good operation manager."


    Not only did Jeff Bezos know Mark Randolph very well, he even invited him to join Amazon.


    To some extent, the current Netflix is ??very similar to the early Amazon.


    The only difference is that Netflix focuses on the online disc rental business, while Amazon focuses on online retail.


    "Mr. Ryan is overrated." Mark Randolph said very modestly: "Jeff, he is the real genius."


    Netflix is ??far behind Amazon.


    They greeted each other and sat down.


    Ryan went straight to the topic and said: "Based on Netflix''s current revenue and user registrations, it''s not worth the $50 million quotation."


    This is not the peak time for investment in the Internet industry, but the cold winter of the Internet bubble.


    The price of 50 million US dollars.


    For the current Netflix, it is a very high price.


    In the eyes of many Wall Street investment institutions, Netflix is ??almost worthless.


    Reed-Hastings and Mark-Randolph looked at each other without any surprise.


    Ryan''s reaction had long been within their expectations.


    "Mr. Gosling!"


    "If Orion Pictures finds the price of 50 million US dollars unacceptable." Mark Randolph said first: "We can consider another way of cooperation."


    "Like investing in Netflix."


    Before coming here, he had discussed with Reed-Hastings that if Orion Films did not accept the $50 million offer, they could obtain funds in another way.


    Even Mark Randolph''s personal idea is that he hopes to get investment from Orion Films rather than selling Netflix.


    Backed by a Hollywood film company, Netflix can not only get much-needed funds and a lot of film copyrights, but also continue to dominate the development of Netflix.


    After all, no one wants to leave the company he founded.


    Of course, if Orion Pictures accepts the $50 million offer, he will not refuse Reed-Hastings to sell Netflix.


    As a good friend, he knows the situation of Reed-Hastings, and he is anxious to get rid of Netflix, which is constantly burning money, and stop the loss in time.


    Nancy Utley said unceremoniously: "Orion Films cannot accept investment for cooperation. What we need is to use Netflix''s online sales channel to further improve the distribution channel, not to invest in an Internet company. company."


    "With all due respect, no studio in Hollywood other than Orion will buy Netflix."


    Although Nancy Utley is not in favor of the decision to buy Netflix.


    However, Netflix''s online rental channel can indeed improve the distribution channel of Orion Pictures.


    "Miss Nancy, like Amazon, Netflix belongs to the future. As long as you get enough funds and film copyright authorization, you will soon see the miracle brought about by Netflix''s business model." Mark Randolph couldn''t help but defend Said.


    He couldn''t bear to see the company he created with one hand turned into one of the distribution channels of a film company in the end.


    In Mark Randolph''s plan, Netflix would become the Amazon of the disc rental market.


    The disc rental market in North America is very large. In the three months from June to September this year, the sales of disc rentals reached more than 1.8 billion US dollars, and the annual sales exceeded 20 billion US dollars.


    This is not a small market, otherwise there would not be a giant like Blockbuster.


    "No one can predict what the future will hold."


    Nancy Utley subconsciously glanced at Ryan and said, "At least Netflix has no choice right now."


    Mark Randolph opened his mouth, but didn''t know what to say. Like Nancy Utley said, Netflix had no choice.


    "What is the price that Orion Pictures can bear!" Reed-Hastings doesn''t care about investment. He just wants to sell Netflix quickly and get out of the predicament.


    Otherwise, with Netflix''s current business situation, it can last until the beginning of next year at most, and then it has to face bankruptcy and liquidation.


    At that time, he will lose tens of millions of dollars, become penniless, or even bankrupt.


    "$35 million."


    "This is an acceptable price for Orion Films." Nancy Utley directly cut off 20 million US dollars.


    From its establishment in 1997 to 2000, in less than four years, Netflix��s loss figure has increased year by year. Under the cold winter of the Internet industry, the market as a whole is looking down on it. The price of 35 million US dollars belongs to a normal price range.


    $35 million!


    "impossible!"


    "It is absolutely impossible for me to accept the price of 35 million US dollars." Reed-Hastings'' face changed, and the price of 35 million US dollars was far from his bottom line.


    Reed-Hastings'' bottom line is between $50 million and $45 million, not just $35 million.


    "The value of Netflix is ??by no means more than 35 million US dollars." Mark Randolph also could not accept the price of 35 million US dollars.


    You know, before March, Netflix almost got 130 million US dollars in financing, and the valuation was even more than hundreds of millions of dollars.


    "Before the Internet bubble, I very much agree with your point of view. The value of Netflix is ??definitely more than 35 million US dollars."


    Nancy-Utley said lightly: "But not now, with the current situation of Netflix, 35 million US dollars is a very reasonable price."


    This is not a random price, but calculated by a third-party evaluation agency.


    "Mr. Gosling!"


    Reed-Hastings'' eyes fell on Ryan, "The $50 million offer is our bottom line."


    "You know, more than $70 million has been invested in Netflix."


    Before Ryan could speak, Nancy Utley said again: "This doesn''t mean anything."


    "According to the data we have investigated, just this year alone, Netflix has lost more than 50 million U.S. dollars, and..."


    She paused, "Netflix''s order cost is too high. The price of postage alone is unacceptable to most users, and it will be difficult to make profits in the future."


    "There''s no way Orion Pictures is paying $50 million for a company that doesn''t have any prospect of profitability."


    On this point, no one can justify.


    If Netflix wants to break even, it needs to rent out at least 100,000 video discs every day. What about Netflix��s user registrations?


    Only a few hundred thousand is pitifully small.


    Compared to renting out 100,000 video discs every day, it is simply an impossible number.


    "All right."


    Ryan stopped Nancy-Utley from continuing, "$45 million, and Orion Pictures assumes all Netflix debts."


    "If possible, I hope to sign the transfer contract as soon as possible."


    He doesn''t want to waste too much time, Orion Pictures needs to get Netflix as soon as possible.


    In fact, despite the poor situation of Netflix, it does not have much debt itself.


    Most of Netflix''s losses came from Reed Hastings and Mark Randolph.


    Otherwise, Ryan would rather directly set up an online disc rental website than spend $45 million to buy Netflix.


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    $45 million!


    All debts are assumed by Orion Films!


    Reed-Hastings had a look of joy on his face, "Mr. Gosling, your decision is very wise."


    "Netflix''s future is definitely more than $45 million."


    Except for Mark Randolph, the others also breathed a sigh of relief.


    Netflix becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orion Pictures is not only not a bad thing for Netflix executives, but a good thing.


    At least you don''t have to worry about money anymore.


    Only Mark Randolph looked a bit lost.


    Ryan just smiled at this.


    With the support of Orion Pictures, there is no need for the future. In a few years at most, the value of Netflix will far exceed 45 million US dollars.


    Even, according to the development of the original Netflix, it achieved profitability for the first time in 2002, allowing Wall Street investment institutions to see the development prospects of Netflix��s online disc rental model.


    In a short period of time, the value of Netflix has more than doubled.


    Even a ten percent stake is worth far more than $45 million.


    Of course, Netflix still has to continue to burn money.


    The two sides chatted for a while about the specific details of the acquisition, and Reed Hastings, Mark Randolph and others got up and left.


    Next, the two sides will discuss some details.


    When it comes to the acquisition of a $45 million company, it is impossible to sign an equity transfer contract right away.


    Of course, these things will be done by professional lawyers and accountants of Orion Films, and it will take half a month at the fastest.


    This is already considered fast.


    If it weren''t for Netflix''s single equity and debt, Ryan would have reached a purchase price directly with Reed Hastings and Mark Randolph.


    Otherwise, the entire negotiation process will become very lengthy.


    With Reed - Hastings, Mark - Randolph and others left.


    Nancy Utley couldn''t help asking: "Why did you choose to acquire an offline DVD rental website?"


    "You seem to be very optimistic about the future prospects of the Internet industry."


    Orion Films not only invested in Google, Ryan himself is also a shareholder of Amazon, and now he wants to buy out Netflix, an online disc rental website.


    "The Internet is a product of the progress and development of technology and the times. It will definitely change people''s lives in the future, and the Netflix model is only one of them."


    "Moreover, the reason why Netflix is ??in trouble, apart from the financial and Internet crisis, is mainly due to the cost of postage and the number of movies." Ryan said.


    If Netflix wants to break even, it must increase the number of user registrations and the number of movies shipped.


    However, in order to meet these two requirements, in addition to funds, the most important thing is the variety of films. Without a large-scale film library, it is impossible to complete.


    Ryan picked up the coffee and took a sip, and said: "With the authorization of Orion Films'' film library, Netflix''s film types will soon become more abundant. In terms of postage, we can also cooperate with Amazon to strive for the largest discount ratio." .��


    "What''s more, the online disc rental business is not the focus of the future development of Netflix''s model."


    "For example, pay to play online movies."


    If it is only for the online disc rental business, there is no need to buy Netflix.


    "Play directly on the Internet!" Nancy Utley was startled, and immediately calculated.


    With the film library and production capabilities of Orion Films, once Netflix realizes paid screening of films on the Internet, it will change the pattern of the disc rental market.


    Even, become an indispensable part of Hollywood in the future.


    The impact on Orion Films is very large.


    "Of course, for a long time in the future, this is just a concept." Ryan doesn''t remember the specific year when the online pay-to-play videos appeared, it seems to be around 2005, and it started as a video website.


    At least the current computer hardware configuration and network are definitely not up to the standard for online video playback.


    "The acquisition of Netflix is ??only the beginning. Next, in the name of Netflix, we need to acquire the rights to broadcast videos on the Internet worldwide."


    To put it bluntly, it is in the name of Netflix online rental discs, buying online broadcast copyrights of movies and TV series everywhere.


    At this time, it only needs to pay a small amount of money, and you can easily obtain a large number of online broadcast copyrights for videos, which is no different from the price of cabbage.


    By the time Hollywood film companies realized the value of online copyright, Netflix had already made a successful layout.


    "I can sort out the materials in this area." Nancy Utley nodded thoughtfully.


    Acquisition of video network copyright is only one of them.


    Ryan is already planning to turn Netflix��s rental business into an online pay-for-play business as long as the hardware allows, and also produce online dramas.


    In the previous life, Netflix gambled heavily on "House of Cards", which completely opened up the route of self-made online dramas and became a website integrating online dramas, movies, documentaries, and short videos.


    However, Ryan is not going to completely follow Netflix''s line of development, and there are a lot of problems in the production of Netflix in his previous life.


    Netflix has produced a lot of web dramas, including blockbusters like "House of Cards" and blood-loss works like "Marco Polo".


    Obviously, it is somewhat unreliable for a streaming media company to produce a network.


    Exactly, this is exactly what Orion Films is best at.


    Orion Films owns MGM''s TV series production department, and is no stranger to TV series production, and is even preparing to shoot a TV series to test the waters.


    In fact, Netflix is ??only one of Ryan''s plans.


    Every Hollywood giant is backed by a media group, and the traditional print media, TV networks, radio stations, etc. have long been divided up by a group of media groups.


    In desperation, Ryan''s goal can only always be on the Internet, such as investing in Google.


    Netflix is ??also one of them.


    At that time, Orion Films can integrate offline, online distribution and online media promotion channels into one, and embark on a new route.


    A very different route from the rest of Hollywood giants.


    As for what effect can be achieved, Ryan is not clear.


    In the afternoon, Ryan went to the digital field and returned to Bel Air until after three o''clock in the afternoon.


    As soon as he returned to Bel Air''s mansion, Ryan saw Charlize Theron''s car parked downstairs.


    "Sorry, I didn''t visit the crew last time I went to Los Angeles."


    In the living room, Ryan found Charlize Theron, she was bored watching TV, "How about it, the filming is over!"


    "Beauty Undercover" was filmed in Los Angeles, the same location as "Spider-Man."


    "You missed a good show." Charlize-Theron looked back at Ryan, and put down the remote control in her hand, "There are a lot of female models who cameo in the filming scene of the crew."


    In order to film the Miss America pageant in "Beauty Undercover", the crew not only hired many Hollywood actresses, but also a large number of models.


    Throughout the shooting scene, tall models with good faces and tall figures can be seen everywhere, and all of them are dressed coolly.


    "God."


    "I really shouldn''t go riding with Helen." Ryan walked to Charlize-Theron and sat down next to Charlize-Theron with a face of remorse. "You should call me."


    Having said that, Ryan changed the subject, "By the way, are you going back to South Africa? Or England!"


    Every time the filming of the crew is over, Charlize - Theron will go back to South Africa or England for a while to accompany her mother.


    "I''m going to London next week, and I will stay for about a week." Charlize Theron stretched her body, "The release time of "Beauty Undercover" is scheduled for December 22, and I need to cooperate with the crew to promote it .��


    "Christmas schedule!" Ryan shrugged ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Warner Bros. has high expectations for this film. "


    December 22nd happens to be Friday, with a three-day holiday, the 24th is Christmas Eve, and the 25th is Christmas. Together, there are 5 days of holiday, which is a very good release schedule.


    From this point, it can be seen that Warner Bros. has high expectations for "Beauty Undercover".


    "Go to a restaurant? Or go out to eat!" Ryan asked after looking at the time.


    "The restaurant, my name is Lamy, who specially made corn chowder." Charlize Theron stood up and pulled Ryan towards the restaurant.


    Besides Lami, there is also a Chinese chef,


    After enjoying a sumptuous dinner, the two went outside for a walk.


    Outside the Bel Air mansion, there is a large hill. Ryan bought it some time ago and used it for picnic dinners.


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    In early November, Orion Films officially acquired Netflix for $45 million, including Netflix''s original debt.


    In fact, Netflix''s debt is not very large, only a small part.


    That''s why Ryan didn''t get too entangled in debt.


    On November 15, Ryan personally signed the equity transfer agreement with Reed-Hastings on behalf of Orion Films.


    From the moment the two parties signed the equity transfer agreement, Orion Films will make a one-time payment of 45 million US dollars within ten days.


    With the hot sales of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "X-Men", Orion Pictures'' funds have once again become sufficient, and there is no problem with a one-time payment of 45 million US dollars.


    Of course, Netflix��s next development and operation will require a large amount of capital investment, which will far exceed 45 million US dollars.


    According to Netflix��s previous financing plan, Orion Pictures needs to invest at least US$100 million in a short period of time.


    In other words, next year alone, Netflix''s losses will reach US$70 million to US$80 million.


    This is not only a loss caused by operations, but a loss caused by the continuous expansion of the number of customers.


    This is an inevitable thing. With Netflix''s online disc rental model, if you want to make a profit, you must first invest a lot of money and burn money.


    That''s how the original Netflix survived.


    Until, in 2003, it achieved profitability for the first time, and then continued to burn money.


    The real rise of Netflix, in addition to Blockbuster''s own death, is mainly due to the increase in sales of DVD players.


    During Thanksgiving in 2001, merchants only cost about $200 per DVD player, making it one of the most popular Christmas gifts that year.


    By early 2002, the number of Netflix users and business began to grow significantly.


    Netflix began to enter a stage of rapid development.


    "Congratulations, Mr. Gosling."


    At the end of the signing ceremony, Reed-Hastings said with some emotion: "The future of Netflix is ??definitely not just a website for selling peripheral products."


    "Blockbuster''s rental model will sooner or later be replaced by Netflix."


    The service level of Blockbuster chain rental stores has always been very bad.


    It''s just that there has been no rental company that can replace Blockbuster and let users choose.


    "Netflix will not be merged into Orion Films, but will continue to develop as an online rental disc website."


    In this regard, Ryan has no need to hide anything, "This is the future of Netflix."


    The merger of Netflix into Orion Pictures will only hinder the development of Netflix, and any Hollywood film company will not easily sell the film network copyright to Orion Pictures.


    Netflix is ??no different.


    Reed-Hastings shrugged. Regardless of how Netflix will exist, it has nothing to do with him.


    Now he just wants to get the equity transfer funds as soon as possible, pack up and leave Netflix after that, and look for the next investment project.


    On the contrary, Mark Randolph hesitated to speak.


    Netflix will not be merged into Orion Films, but will exist as a separate Internet company, which makes him hesitate.


    Nobody wants to leave the company they founded.


    Netflix has been his hard work for more than three years.


    Not long after, Reed Hastings, Mark Randolph and others left, and Netflix no longer had any relationship with them.


    In the next step, Orion Pictures will send someone to officially take over Netflix.


    "Demi, get the $45 million into the account as soon as possible, I need to take over Netflix immediately." Ryan said to Demi, director of financial department of Orion Films.


    Only when the equity transfer funds of 45 million US dollars arrive in the account, the equity transfer agreement signed just now will officially take effect.


    "By noon tomorrow at the latest, all 45 million US dollars of equity transfer funds will arrive in the account." Demi replied.


    "Okay." Ryan nodded.


    For Orion Films, 45 million US dollars is only a small number, which can be drawn out at any time.


    However, the next capital investment in Netflix will take some time.


    "In the near term, you continue to need to raise at least $70 million to $80 million in funding."


    That money will go to Netflix.


    "I need a little time." Demi thought for a moment and said.


    Even if Orion Pictures wants to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in funds, it will take a certain amount of time.


    Ryan didn''t say anything more, but turned to John Denise and said, "Inform Jon to sort out all the film copyrights of Orion Films, including TV series and TV program copyrights."


    "After officially taking over Netflix, Orion Pictures will authorize it as soon as possible."


    There is a little trouble here. The disc copyright of the film produced by Orion Films has already been sold.


    MGM''s film library copyright, which had been licensed to a network before Orion Pictures bought it, was still several years away from expiring.


    Fortunately, what Netflix needs is online disc rental and sales authorization, not all copyright authorization.


    In this way, Orion Pictures has room to operate.


    At least the license from the MGM Video Copyright Library does not include online licenses.


    Even before the establishment of Netflix, there was no such thing as online film authorization in Hollywood.


    However, when it comes to the specific terms of the film copyright contract, the legal department of Orion Films needs to review them one by one to see if online authorization was included in the terms when the copyright authorization was signed.


    Even if it includes online authorization, Orion Pictures can take back the online authorization through negotiation.


    This is not difficult.


    For a long time in the future, no one will pay attention to online licensing of videos.


    No one cares about the online copyright of videos.


    "Who are you going to find to manage Netflix!"


    Leaving the signing ceremony and returning to the car, Sofia Coppola asked curiously, "Online disc rental business?"


    "It''s a new industry and very few people understand how it works."


    "Your suggestion is!" Ryan glanced at her sideways, "Why are you suddenly interested in Netflix!"


    "It''s not me, it''s Jeff Bezos," Sofia Coppola said. "He called yesterday and said he wanted Netflix to be merged into Amazon."


    Incorporated into Amazon!


    Ryan shook his head and said, "Tell him that Netflix will not be merged with Amazon, nor will it affect Amazon''s business."


    Jeff Bezos is simply worried that, with the backing of Orion Pictures, Netflix will become another Amazon.


    When Amazon was first established, it was only an online bookstore, and gradually expanded to an online retailer.


    In this regard, it is very similar to the current Netflix.


    However, the difference between the two is that the future of Netflix is ??not the online retail industry, but streaming media.


    "Find time to make an appointment with Mark Randolph for me." Ryan has already thought about who will manage Netflix.


    That''s Mark Randolph.


    The co-founder of Netflix is ??also the person who formed the online disc rental team.


    "Mark Randolph!"


    Sofia Coppola looked surprised, "You plan to bring Mark Randolph back to Netflix?"


    "In a short period of time, I can''t think of a better candidate than Mark Randolph." Ryan knew that the next few years would be a critical period for Netflix''s development and expansion.


    So he needs to ensure the stability of Netflix''s management.


    The best option is to bring Mark Randolph back to the helm of Netflix.


    At least for a short period of time, there is no more suitable candidate than him.


    "He really fits." Sofia Coppola nodded.


    In fact, besides Mark Randolph, Ryan still has two good candidates, John Antioch and Ivan Gillis.


    The former is the current CEO of Blockbuster, the same person who refused to pay $50 million for Netflix.


    According to the development of the previous life, in early 2003, Netflix announced that it had reached one million subscribers, realized a profit of 6.5 million U.S. dollars, and a total revenue of 272 million U.S. dollars.


    At the time, Blockbuster CEO John Antioco began focusing on the online rental business, spending $1 million to acquire a small online DVD rental company.


    By the end of 2003, John Antioco asked Ivan Gillis to operate the online rental disc business alone.


    Backed by Blockbuster''s powerful resources, film sources and customer base, Blockbuster''s online business has become Netflix''s biggest competitor.


    At this time, Netflix made another serious mistake, causing Blockbuster''s online business to once surpass Netflix.


    In desperation, Netflix hoped to buy Blockbuster''s online business at a price of US$200 per user, or a total price of US$600 million, but was rejected by John Antioch.


    Still, Netflix isn''t worried for long.


    This time it was Blockbuster''s turn to die.


    In 2007, Blockbuster''s board of directors dismissed John Antioch from his post and even proposed him to Blockbuster.


    At the same time, Blockbuster has rediscovered the former CEO Case, who will be in charge of Blockbuster.


    Ever since, Blockbuster returned to pre-liberation overnight, and its online business dropped sharply.


    In contrast, Netflix developed rapidly again in 2008. By 2009, Netflix reached 10 million users, leaving Blockbuster far behind.


    On September 23, 2010, Blockbuster, a rental giant with 60,000 employees and 9,000 stores, declared bankruptcy.


    Faced with such a strongman, Ryan naturally hopes to dig him to Netflix.


    It''s a pity that with the current size of Netflix, it is impossible for John Antioko to agree, or even consider it.


    Ivan Gillis also won''t leave Blockbuster for Netflix.


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    Orion Pictures'' wholly-owned acquisition of Netflix did not attract much attention in Hollywood.


    Hollywood studios won''t pay attention to a loss-making Internet company.


    Even if Netflix is ??an online disc rental website, at most it thinks that Orion Pictures wants to improve peripheral copyright distribution channels.


    However, in the Internet industry circle, it caused quite a stir.


    In the cold winter of the Internet crisis, Orion Pictures bought Netflix at a cost of 45 million US dollars, which made many Internet companies look envious.


    "Hello, Mr. Gosling!" Mark Randolph looked at Ryan Gosling in front of him, with a hint of doubt on his face.


    The Netflix equity transaction has ended, and he and Reed-Hastings will hand over the management rights of Netflix and leave Netflix from then on.


    But what he didn''t expect was that Ryan Gosling, the new owner of Netflix in front of him, called to ask him to meet.


    With the original character of Mark Randolph, he would definitely refuse without hesitation.


    But in the face of the company he built, Mark Randolph simply couldn''t refuse.


    "Mr. Mark, I''m very glad you''re here."


    Ryan warmly hugged Mark Randolph, invited him to sit down and said, "Today is just a private meeting, you can take it easy."


    Mark Randolph sat down, took the coffee brought by the waiter, and couldn''t help asking in doubt: "Mr. Gosling, I don''t quite understand, Netflix has been acquired by Orion Pictures, and now you ask me to meet?" What is it for?"


    Before Mark Randolph could finish speaking, Ryan waved his hand and said, "My purpose is very simple. Although Orion Pictures has successfully acquired Netflix, it will not change Netflix''s mode of operation."


    "Even, I am very optimistic about Netflix''s online rental disc business, and Blockbuster will usher in its biggest competitor."


    "Right now, Netflix only needs development funds and licenses for online rental and sales of movies."


    Having said that, Ryan nodded to John-Denise on the side.


    John Denise reached out to take out two documents from the briefcase and placed them in front of Mark Randolph.


    "In the next step, Orion Pictures will inject $80 million in capital to expand and improve Netflix."


    Ryan pointed to one of the documents and said, "You can take a look."


    Mark Randolph only hesitated for a moment, then picked up the file and started to look through it.


    According to the above investment plan, before the end of the month, the first funds will be transferred to the Netflix account, and the remaining funds will be in place before March next year.


    Time can not only alleviate the current situation of Netflix, but also have sufficient funds to expand.


    "Funding is only one aspect."


    Ryan pointed to another document and said: "These are the film copyright materials initially compiled by Orion Films, which will be gradually authorized to Netflix."


    "At the same time, Netflix will also spend money to purchase film copyrights from other film companies and production companies."


    The number of films is scarce and there are no popular films, which has always been a shortcoming of Netflix.


    When Mark Randolph opened another file, he couldn''t help seeing familiar movie titles.


    "North by Northwest", "The Brothel", "Lolita", "Doctor Zhivago", "The Graduate", "Rocky" and other classic films.


    In addition, you can also see the titles of popular movies in recent years such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Rush Hour", and "Tomb Raider".


    What surprised him the most was that there was also the name of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" on it.


    If he remembers correctly, the film will be released on the 26th.


    Netflix can finally release a blockbuster movie at the same time as Blockbuster and other big rental companies.


    This is what Netflix has been looking forward to and wanting to do before.


    Only by standing on the same starting line as Blockbuster and other large rental companies can Netflix truly demonstrate the advantages brought by the online rental model.


    "The next two years will be an expansion period for Netflix."


    "Next, Netflix will enter an explosive period."


    Ryan continued: "Orion Pictures has conducted a special data survey. In the next few years, the sales of DVD players will reach a peak, and the disc rental market will also reach a peak."


    "So I need someone to run Netflix."


    This is not just random data, but a conclusion drawn by a third-party research company.


    "Why did you choose me?" Mark Randolph raised his head with a surprised expression.


    "It''s very simple. You set up Netflix alone. No one knows Netflix better than you." Ryan said truthfully: "From the company''s website structure to building warehouses, etc., you built it step by step, even including Netflix��s online rental model.��


    "I hope you can continue to work at Netflix and still serve as the president of operations."


    After taking a deep look at Mark Randolph, Ryan said a very surprised news, "I will concurrently hold the position of CEO."


    As the boss of Orion Pictures, Ryan will definitely focus on Orion Pictures, not Netflix.


    In other words, Netflix''s daily affairs are managed by Mark Randolph.


    Mark Randolph fell silent. Netflix is ??his brainchild. If he can continue to work at Netflix, it is naturally his expectation.


    With the support of Orion Pictures, Netflix is ??about to enter a period of rapid development.


    He could have created an Amazon of the disc rental market himself.


    However, Ryan didn''t mention Reed-Hastings at all in his words, obviously he couldn''t understand.


    Orion Pictures has no plans to invite Reed-Hastings to continue to work at Netflix.


    In this regard, called Mark - Randolph hesitated.


    Ryan wouldn''t be so foolish as to keep Reed-Hastings at Netflix, which would just plant a ticking time bomb inside Netflix.


    What''s more, Reed-Hastings may not agree to stay.


    He is a businessman and has just received a large amount of funds, so he can look for new project investment instead of staying and working for others.


    "This will be the best choice for you and Netflix." Ryan said very sincerely: "Even, you can recall the original team members."


    Since Reed-Hastings took over Netflix and dismantled the original entrepreneurial team, most of them had no choice but to leave.


    "I..." Mark Randolph didn''t know what to choose for a while.


    I promised to come down!


    Still refuse!


    Ryan did not continue to invite, some words are enough, and instead said: "Mr. Mark, as the creator of the online disc rental model, I have a question, I hope you can answer it."


    Mark Randolph nodded.


    "Netflix, since you can rent discs online, will you be able to play videos online in the future?" Ryan asked a very simple question.


    With the development of computer equipment and the Internet, online broadcasting is only a matter of time.


    "As long as the hardware equipment and network meet the requirements, of course it can be done."


    After Mark Randolph finished speaking, he realized that he looked at Ryan incredulously, "Turn the online disc rental mode into the future online playback mode!"


    "That''s why you bought Netflix." His tone became very excited.


    Once Netflix achieves online streaming, traditional rental companies like Blockbuster will be completely eliminated, and Netflix will change a market.


    "From renting discs in offline physical stores to renting discs on online websites, and then to online film screenings."


    Ryan said slowly: "This will be a big trend."


    "Mr. Gosling!" Mark Randolph said slowly, "I admit that the prospect you mentioned is very attractive."


    "It''s just that I need some time to think about it."


    "I just want you to remember that Netflix needs your help," Ryan said at the end.


    Mark Randolph shook his head, nodded with difficulty, and agreed.


    He can refuse the invitation of Orion Pictures and Ryan, but he cannot refuse Netflix.


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    The next morning, Mark Randolph and Orion Films went to San Francisco, California.


    Netflix''s headquarters is not in Los Angeles, but in San Francisco, where Wa Valley is the concentration of the Internet industry.


    It is even impossible for Netflix to move its headquarters to Los Angeles in the future.


    Of course, Los Angeles also has its own advantages, such as Hollywood.


    After a period of integration of Orion Films, overseas distribution companies and Marvel Films have gradually moved their headquarters from London and New York to Los Angeles.


    Next, Orion Pictures needs to buy an office building large enough to move all the company''s departments together.


    It''s just that no suitable office building has been found for sale, and there are only a few months left before the 9/11 incident, so we can wait for a while.


    Ryan did some calculations, and if he bought an office building after the 9/11 incident, he could save at least 20% of the funds, and if he used specific figures, it would cost at least tens of millions of dollars.


    The higher the floor, the cheaper the price.


    In the face of terrorist attacks, high-rise buildings are gradually neglected by people.


    Many companies prefer to have several divisions in different locations. "The lesson of the destruction of the World Trade Center is this: Don''t put all your eggs in one basket.


    Back to the topic, Ryan did not go to the Netflix headquarters in person. Right now, Orion Pictures has a lot of work to do, such as the post-production of "Spider-Man" and the upcoming "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone".


    Especially in the post-production of the former "Spider-Man", Ryan had to carefully watch every special effects shot, and then asked the digital field and industrial light and magic technicians to modify it repeatedly, striving to achieve the most perfect effect.


    "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" was released, and it was a little easier.


    Orion Films is only one of the investors and is not responsible for the overseas distribution of the film. Warner Bros. is responsible for many things.


    Even the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" was held by Warner Bros.


    The premiere of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" was not held in North America, but in the UK, the original hometown of the film.


    It is expected that there will be a two-day preview on November 21 and 22, and it will be officially released in the UK on the 23rd, and the North American release time of the film will be advanced from the 26th to the 23rd.


    Kushiro UK and North America will be released simultaneously.


    This is an impromptu decision. Warner Bros. moved the preview of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" from the 24th and 25th to the 21st and 22nd. The film will be officially released on Thanksgiving on the 23rd.


    In terms of release time, it is considered a very good schedule.


    The only thing to worry about is that Disney''s "Undead" will be released in North America on the 22nd.


    As for why they chose to put the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" in the UK!


    The reason is very simple.


    This is not only the request of Rowling, the author of the original work, but also the suggestion of the producer and director of the film crew.


    Britain is the hometown of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone". The three leading actors in the film are all British. It is the best choice to put the premiere in the UK.


    Besides, it is nothing new for Hollywood studios to place their film premieres overseas.


    For example, in the first "Rush Hour", Orion Pictures put the premiere of the film on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Before the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", the New Zealand government revealed a plan to put the film''s premiere in New Zealand.


    However, it was rejected by Ryan.


    The population of New Zealand is slightly larger than that of Los Angeles, and it is not the main box office market for the film. It is impossible for Orion Films to place the premiere in a country with a population of only a few million.


    The UK is different, with a population of around 60 million and one of the largest box office markets in Europe.


    Of course, North America is the main box office market for "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", and Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. held a grand promotional dinner for the film.


    This is not only a simple promotional dinner, but also related to the next film in the series, Orion Pictures'' cooperation with Warner Bros.


    The survey data of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" is very gratifying. Orion Pictures has discussed with Warner Bros. many times about the shooting plan of the next "Harry-Potter and the Chamber of Secrets".


    As long as the first weekend box office of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" meets expectations, Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. will officially announce the shooting plan of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets".


    In addition, to create momentum for the release of the film, the main cast of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" will be present, including the Golden Triangle, who will be one of the centerpieces of the banquet.


    Rowling, the author of the original book, will also appear at the banquet in person to promote the film.


    Once "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" is successfully released, apart from Orion Pictures and Warner Bros., Rowling, the author of the original work, will be the biggest beneficiary. She can definitely become a famous writer all over the world .


    In addition, the crew members of several films that Orion Films will release next year will also attend the banquet.


    Such as "Rush Hour 3", "Tomb Raider 2" and so on.


    It can be said that every public banquet and party in Hollywood is not simple, and they all have other purposes.


    Private banquets and parties are relatively simple.


    "I thought you''d stay in England for a few more days."


    At the entrance of the banquet hall of the Hilton Hotel, Ryan put his arms around Charlize Theron''s waist very naturally.


    "I want, too."


    "It''s just that I need to come back to participate in the crew''s promotional activities." Charlize Theron shrugged her beautiful and smooth shoulders.


    While talking, the two walked into the banquet hall, immediately attracting everyone''s attention.


    From Hollywood practitioners, big-name stars, to representatives of North American theater companies, TV stations, newspapers and magazines, to Hollywood film company executives, etc., almost all eyes fell on Ryan.


    Orion Films is undoubtedly the focus of Hollywood this year.


    First, it spent a huge amount of money to win MGM, became a member of the Film Association, and "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was a big hit, and it was booked in advance to be the champion of the annual box office rankings.


    Then there was the success of "X-Men" and the success of Marvel''s first superhero project.


    Take any one out and you will be shocked.


    What''s more, these impacts are just the beginning. For a long time to come, Orion Pictures will be in a rising period.


    MGM''s film library copyright authorization period is about to expire, and in a few years, Orion Pictures will completely own the world''s largest film copyright library.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is only the first film in the trilogy, and "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" will be released in early May next year.


    There is also the superhero film "Spider-Man" in post-production, which is also one of Marvel''s superhero film projects.


    Even though he tried his best to maintain a smile on his face, Michael Ovitz''s expression was still a little unnatural, and a hint of jealousy could be seen faintly.


    Even by the most conservative estimates, the earnings of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" and "X-Men" will be staggering.


    It can bring hundreds of millions of dollars to Orion Films, or even more than 1 billion dollars in revenue.


    Even in Hollywood, it is a very astonishing figure.


    Enough to make any studio jealous.


    "Unfortunately, Orion Films and Ryan Gosling have no interest in packaging services." Michael Ovitz not only felt very sorry.


    Otherwise, Orion Films is a good partner.


    "Come on, let''s go over and say hello to Ryan."


    Roland Emmerich held a glass of red wine and looked at Ryan surrounded by crowds in the distance, "Don''t forget, our new project still lacks a collaborator."


    Michael Ovitz nodded, "You''re right."


    However, the two didn''t go directly, but waited until there were fewer people around Ryan before coming forward.


    "Hi, Ryan, Charlie." Roland Emmerich greeted warmly.


    Seeing Roland Emmerich and Michael OvitzRyan''s eyes flashed a hint of surprise, as if since "Godzilla", Roland Emmerich and Michael Ovitz Witts makes for a great partner.


    "Hi, Roland, Michael, long time no see."


    Ryan kept his smile unchanged, "I heard that you plan to adapt "The Coming Global Superstorm"?"


    "This is a good book. Originally, Orion Films planned to buy the copyright of the adaptation."


    "The Coming Global Superstorm," by Whitley-Striber and Art Bell, describes what might happen today if the North Atlantic Current destabilizes.


    It is said to be a short story, but it is more like a thesis.


    When Ryan saw this short story for the first time, he planned to ask someone to buy the copyright of the adaptation.


    It''s a pity that Roland Emmerich and Michael Ovitz took the lead.


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    "I''ve decided to work with Michael."


    Roland Emmerich smiled slightly, "Of course we will choose a Hollywood film company as our partner."


    "Orion Films is also one of the objects of investigation."


    This is a very large project, and the initial calculated investment scale is likely to exceed 100 million US dollars. Roland Emmerich and Michael Ovitz need someone to share the risk.


    Besides, the success of any project is not a simple matter, such as publicity channels and distribution channels.


    "Roland, you are right."


    "We need a partner with a distribution channel," Michael Ovitz said, smiling at Ryan.


    As long as it can bring enough benefits, he doesn''t mind cooperating with Orion Pictures.


    "I wish you a happy cooperation."


    "Also remember to send a copy of the script and terms of cooperation to Orion Films." Ryan nodded.


    In their previous lives, Roland Emmerich and Michael Ovitz sent the script and cooperation conditions of this film to all second-tier and above film companies and studios.


    Let a group of film companies and studios make a decision within 24 hours whether to agree to cooperate, and the film will be directed by Roland Emmerich.


    Almost all film companies and studios, faced with an investment project of hundreds of millions of dollars and harsh conditions, almost unanimously chose to reject it.


    In the end, only 20th Century Fox, a film company, chose to accept these terms.


    Although Ryan doesn''t know the specific terms of cooperation, he can be sure of one thing. With Roland Emmerich''s status, he will 100% offer a sky-high salary and box office share.


    There is also Michael Ovitz''s packaging service, which will also share the film''s box office share.


    However, Ryan is leaning toward taking the project


    Of course, we have to wait until we read the terms of cooperation.


    As for the reason is very simple, the name of this film is called "The Day After Tomorrow".


    A very popular movie in the previous life, even if you can only share part of the profits, it is still a good investment project.


    "Hi Ryan."


    As soon as Roland Emmerich and Michael Ovitz left, Angelina Jolie and Adriana Lima walked over together with a very intimate look.


    Ryan didn''t show any embarrassment, and hugged the two very naturally, "Why are you two together!"


    Angelina - Jolie in addition to filming "Tomb Raider 2", she also filmed another film "In 60 Seconds", starring Nicolas - Cage, busier than Ryan.


    Adriana - Lima is most of the time to stay in Europe catwalk.


    Compared with the United States, Europe is the center of the fashion industry.


    "I just came back from Europe and happened to come across Lima."


    As she spoke, Angelina Jolie''s eyes fell on Charlize Theron. She had an exquisite appearance and a tall figure, making it impossible to pick out any flaws.


    What surprised her the most was that Charlize Theron had a very strong aura, as if she was a high-ranking queen, full of confidence and sharp-edged.


    "Charlie, your aura is getting stronger and stronger." Angelina Jolie let go of Ryan, and gave Charlize Theron a hug. Charlize Theron whispered something in her ear.


    "Get together at night."


    "Just the three of us, remember not to tell Ryan."


    After speaking, Angelina Jolie let go of her hands and introduced to Adriana Lima: "Lima, my new partner."


    Charlize Theron naturally understood what she meant by partner, and couldn''t help but rolled her eyes.


    "Hello, Lima." She looked at Adriana-Lima and greeted friendly.


    "Hello, Miss Charlie." Adriana Lima had a somewhat restrained expression.


    The three people were full of smiles on the surface, as for what they thought in their hearts, I am afraid only they knew.


    However, they are all smart people, even if they have dissatisfaction, they will not express it, otherwise there will be no deeper communication.


    "Let''s talk first."


    Ryan saw Dan Logan not far away and nodded slightly, "I''m going to say hello to Dan Logan."


    After speaking, Ryan walked up to Dan Logan, "I thought you would represent Warner to the UK."


    To be honest, the influence of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" in the film far exceeds that of North America.


    This is an inevitable thing. In the whole film, from the original author to the Golden Iron Triangle are all British, and they have unparalleled recognition in the UK.


    This is one of the reasons why Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. agreed to put the film''s premiere in the UK.


    There seemed to be a hint of a smile on Dan Logan''s face, he pointed to Charlize-Theron and the three not far away and said: "Wow, your taste seems to be the same as the media reports, you like tall models .��


    Charlize Theron and Angelina Jolie are both models, and Adriana Lima is a Victoria''s Secret Angel.


    "This is one of my pursuits." Ryan was not at all embarrassed, but very calm.


    This kind of thing is not only very common in Hollywood, but also normal.


    Even, there are countless people whose lives are more chaotic than Ryan''s.


    What bisexuality, fetish...children and so on.


    You can find a lot of them casually.


    "A great pursuit."


    Dan Logan quickly got down to business, "I just talked to Rowling, as long as the next "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" continues to be filmed in the UK, she can agree to speed up the creation."


    Ryan nodded and said, "No problem, you can promise her."


    "Also, it''s better to hurry up, we need to make a few more films before the young actors grow up."


    There are many child stars in Hollywood.


    At the same time, there are child stars who are forced to leave Hollywood every year due to the reason of voice change and age.


    If he remembers correctly, besides Emma Watson, among the young actors in the golden iron triangle, the other two young actors became more disabled as they grew older.


    To put it bluntly, it is a long disability.


    Even, strictly speaking, Emma Watson when she was a child was absolutely adorable to the extreme, and even Ryan thought she was prettier than Scarlett Johansson.


    But Emma Watson, who has grown up, is much worse than when she was a child. It cannot be said that she is disabled, but her appearance and spirituality have also been discounted.


    "Don''t worry, the next "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" will be released in time for Christmas next year." Dan Logan naturally understood the key.


    It is impossible for the crew to change actors, the best way is to speed up the shooting.


    During the period, there is still a long period of time to wait for the young actor''s voice change period to pass.


    In other words, the shooting needs to be temporarily suspended in the middle.


    In addition, there are disputes over remuneration.


    The salaries of the young actors in the first two films were pitifully low. In the future, they will face problems in terms of salary. The crew and the agents of the young actors are arguing with each other.


    "Don''t forget, there is also the issue of salary."


    Ryan said very cautiously: "I would rather increase the amount of the basic salary, and I don''t want the crew to sign three box office sharing agreements."


    The film crew signed multiple film contracts with several young actors at one go, and the film can be a big hit at the box office all over the world at any time, so it is inevitable to increase the film salary.


    The basic salary is okay, no matter how much it increases, it will not reach astronomical figures, at most it will reach more than 10 million US dollars.


    What about the box office share?


    In the entire series, none of the films has a global box office of less than 700 million US dollars, and the total box office of the 8 films is 7.8 billion US dollars.


    Otherwise, Warner Brothers in the previous life would not have pitted the golden iron triangle once in the last film.


    "Payroll is a real headache."


    Dan-Logan felt a bit of a headache, "Fortunately, we still have time."


    Speaking of this, Dan Logan changed his voice, and when it came to "Catwoman", this was his main purpose tonight.


    "Ryan, what do you think of Catwoman?"


    "Someone inside Warner proposed to make a superhero movie based on the Catwoman character."


    Hearing Dan Logan''s words, Ryan smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "Superhero movies are destined to become one of the mainstream themes in Hollywood. Warner decided to restart the DC superhero movie shooting plan. This is a very wise decision."


    "The superhero characters of Marvel Comics and DC Comics in the future will surely dominate the global box office market."


    I said a lot, almost all of which revolved around superhero movies, and didn''t mention "Catwoman" at all.


    Ryan doesn''t know what to say about a blood-spitting movie called Warner Bros. Loss .


    He hasn''t even read the script or the shooting plan, so he can''t directly say that he doesn''t like the shooting plan of "Catwoman".


    Besides, he can''t wait for Warner Bros. to get into trouble.


    "Orion Pictures has shown the potential of superhero movies." Dan Logan smiled.


    Now that the superhero films under Marvel Comics can be successful.


    Then DC''s superhero films can also be successful, even surpassing Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures.


    As for why I chose Catwoman!


    According to a survey by Warner Bros., in recent years, the proportion of North American women and minorities watching movies has been increasing, and the "Tomb Raider" produced by Orion Pictures has been a great success.


    Let Warner Bros. see a new market.


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    Without talking for too long, Dan Logan quickly walked towards Rowling.


    Although Orion Pictures has a good cooperation with Warner Bros., and even in the future on superhero films, they will be natural allies.


    But it''s impossible to be really intimate.


    A lot of things related to their respective internal project plans, at best, they are point-to-point.


    It''s impossible and inappropriate for Ryan to talk about the DC Comics superhero character film project.


    Walking into the lounge of the banquet hall, Michael Kuhn looked at Ryan who walked in, and pointed to the whiskey on the table, "Would you like a glass?"


    "Okay." Ryan sat down casually.


    "Okay." Michael Kuhn poured a glass of whiskey and handed it to Ryan, "The project that Frank introduced is simply terrible."


    "The other party only agreed to sell the North American distribution rights of the film."


    Michael Kuhn took a sip from his glass and continued, "$40 million."


    "The buyout price they proposed is as high as $40 million, which is unbelievable."


    $40 million!


    "It''s unavoidable."


    Ryan took a sip of the wine glass and said: "Our "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" has a North American box office of more than 100 million U.S. dollars, and the other party will definitely open a big mouth for the North American distribution rights."


    "The best option is to share the distribution."


    Michael Kuhn nodded, split distribution is indeed the best choice, and there is a lot of room for Orion Pictures to operate.


    Ryan''s tone suddenly changed, "Michael, the market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean has always been a place we long for, so the cooperation on "Heroes" is not only a benefit, but also a long-term plan."


    Of course, he would not agree to buying the North American publishing rights of "Hero" at a price of 40 million US dollars.


    Cooperation does not mean that you can be taken advantage of.


    The North American box office of "Hero" in the previous life was only more than 50 million U.S. dollars. Even if you count the benefits of peripheral copyrights and merchandise, it is difficult to recover 40 million U.S. dollars.


    "Well, you''re right."


    "However, they hope that the promotional expenses of "Hero" can be equal to that of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and hit the Golden Globes and Oscars." Michael Kuhn said helplessly.


    "The matter of the Golden Globes and the Oscars can be discussed, as for the promotional expenses!" Ryan said without thinking, "We must follow the rules of Hollywood."


    The promotional expenses of Hollywood films are generally about 30% of the production cost of the film, and it may exceed 40% for large-scale commercial films.


    These are normal circumstances only.


    There are also many films whose publicity costs even exceed production costs, such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".


    However, it is impossible for Orion Pictures to spend tens of millions of dollars in promotional expenses on "Hero".


    "I''m afraid it will be difficult for them to agree to this."


    Michael Kuhn put down his wine glass, "They are more inclined to cooperate with Sony than Orion Pictures."


    "What''s more, the buyout price given by many film companies is very high, such as Miramax Films." His tone was a bit weird.


    Especially when it comes to Miramax Films.


    "Forget it." Ryan frowned, and then said indifferently: "It is impossible for us to invest a lot of resources in this film."


    Regardless of the recent years, Orion Films has produced many popular films, and acquired MGM, one of the seven old Hollywood film companies, which seems to have a bright future.


    Compared with Sony Pictures, in terms of overall scale, it is far worse.


    Not to mention, the Sony consortium behind Sony Pictures has a terrifying influence across the Pacific Ocean.


    As for those film companies that offered high buyout copyrights!


    It''s nothing more than planning to make a fortune.


    First pay in installments, give the last sum of money as a deposit, get the film copyright at a high price, and then...?


    There is no more!


    Even if there is a transnational lawsuit, it is estimated that they will not be able to get back the rest of the copyright buyout fee. Almost all overseas film companies can only choose to swallow their anger.


    This is a common way most Hollywood studios treat foreign films.


    Miramax Pictures is officially represented there.


    "You are the person in charge of the distribution department. You can make up your own mind on how to choose." Ryan will not lose the interests of Orion Pictures just to please the box office market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    At least not for the North American distribution rights of "Hero".


    Big deal, let other Hollywood studios fight.


    The way that **** works, Ryan won''t let Orion Pictures get involved.


    Leaving the lounge, Ryan turned around, but couldn''t find Charlize-Theron and the others, so he could only drive back to the Bel-Air mansion alone.


    The next morning, he received a call from Angelina Jolie, showing off what happened last night, describing various plots in such detail that Ryan rolled his eyes.


    Until he came to Orion Films, Ryan was still thinking about how to teach Angelina Jolie a lesson.


    "Mr. Gosling, ABC hopes to take back the film adaptation copyright of "Charlie''s Angels"."


    In the office, Carter-Eisner and a senior manager from the ABC TV network said, "Abc will give Orion Pictures enough compensation in accordance with the agreement."


    John-Denise put down his coffee and stood aside, frowning.


    "Carter!"


    Ryan ignored the senior management from the ABC TV network, but looked at Carter-Eisner and said, "Is this what Touchstone means? Or Disney!"


    As early as a few years ago, the abc television network was fully acquired by Disney.


    This is also an important turning point in Disney''s transformation into a media group.


    Carter-Eisner showed a look of regret, "I haven''t been to Touchstone for a long time."


    "So, this is what Disney means?" Ryan tapped his fingers lightly and said, "I need a reasonable explanation."


    The senior management of the abc TV network said: "Orion Pictures bought the film adaptation copyright of "Charlie''s Angels", and has no plans to prepare for the filming."


    "Given this situation, ABC Television Network has the right to take back the film adaptation copyright of "Charlie''s Angels."


    "I didn''t ask you Ryan didn''t even look at him, but continued to look at Carter-Eisner.


    "I''m sorry, this is the meaning of the Disney executives." Carter-Eisner knew that it would not be an easy task to recover the copyright from Orion Pictures.


    He even wanted to scold all the high-level executives of the ABC TV network for selling the film adaptation rights of "Charlie''s Angels" to Orion Pictures. I really don''t know what they were thinking.


    Pig brains?


    Don''t know the distance if you are stumped!


    "That means there is no explanation!"


    Ryan suddenly laughed, looked at the management of the abc TV network, and said, "I need to correct something. Orion Films has already started preparing to shoot this film, and invested a lot of money in the early stage."


    "If ABC TV Network wants to breach the contract, then Orion Pictures can only protect its own interests through judicial procedures."


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    This is an obvious thing.


    Orion Pictures is unlikely to return the rights to the "Charlie''s Angels" movie adaptation to ABC Network.


    "If there is nothing else, please leave immediately, both of you. Orion Films does not welcome anyone who violates the agreement." Ryan saw off the guests directly.


    Nothing to talk about at all.


    Anyway, according to the original agreement, the film adaptation copyright of "Charlie''s Angels" already belongs to Orion Films.


    It has nothing to do with the ABC network.


    Nothing to do with Disney.


    "Ryan, I hope you can calm down."


    "We can solve it in another way, such as co-investing in filming!" Carter-Eisner put forward a seemingly good suggestion.


    "I''ve made it very clear just now." Ryan still didn''t have the slightest intention to talk about it.


    Cooperate with Disney to shoot "Charlie''s Angels"!


    He wouldn''t even consider this kind of cooperation.


    "Then we can only meet in court." Carter-Eisner shook his head, got up and left with the senior management of the ABC TV network.


    Like he said with a glance, that''s what Disney meant.


    All the films produced by Orion Films have been successful, which proves Ryan Gosling''s vision, and also proves that when ABC TV Network sold the film adaptation copyright of "Charlie''s Angels" to Orion Films, it made a Very bad decision.


    In this regard, many Disney executives and shareholders were very annoyed and demanded that the ABC TV network could take back the film adaptation copyright of "Charlie''s Angels".


    Even if it is a long lawsuit for this.


    Ryan didn''t care.


    ABC Network, not Orion Pictures, violated the agreement, and the chances of losing the lawsuit are very low.


    The only thing to worry about is not Disney and the lawsuit, but the ABC network.


    The visit of Carter-Eisner and the top management of ABC Television Network is undoubtedly that ABC Television Network believes that Orion Pictures has violated its interests.


    Next, the ABC network is sure to have some reaction.


    In Hollywood, it is rare for a film company to turn against one of the three major North American television networks. Most of the time, they will choose to take a step back and accept Disney''s cooperation.


    However, Ryan didn''t want to give in easily.


    Besides, it''s Disney.


    "You shouldn''t just say no to ABC Network."


    Jon Fertimer pushed open the door and walked in, with a serious expression on his face, "ABC TV Network is one of the three major commercial broadcasting companies in North America, and it has many promotional channels."


    "Even, it can affect the promotion of a movie."


    "Jon, I understand your worries." Ryan naturally knew the power of the ABC TV network, "but we can''t back down easily either."


    "Of course, if Disney can pay enough, I don''t mind working with it."


    It is not impossible to cooperate with Disney.


    The premise is that Disney has to pay enough, and not just because of the ABC network.


    "Okay, don''t worry about it."


    Ryan looked up at Jon Fertimer and asked, "What''s the matter?"


    "This is the cooperation plan proposed by Warner Bros. at the banquet yesterday." While speaking, Jon Felthammer handed over a script and said, "This is an epic project with a very large investment. Warner Bros. Want to find a film company to share the risk together."


    Epic project!


    Ryan showed a strange look, took a look at the script, and saw a very familiar name "Alexander the Great".


    "This is Moritz-Bermann''s project!"


    Moritz Berman is a gold medal producer, and he had a good cooperation with Ryan on "Terminator 3".


    "Yes." Jon Felthammer nodded, "To be precise, this is a joint project between Moritz Berman and Oliver Stone."


    "Last night, I took the time to read the script. It''s pretty good and has certain commercial value."


    "It''s just that the entire project budget is as high as $155 million."


    Hearing this, Ryan almost spit out the coffee in his mouth, "Are you sure it''s 155 million dollars?"


    Spend $155 million to shoot an epic film that is not "Lord of the Rings"!


    "Yes." Jon Fertimer also felt that the investment of 155 million US dollars was too high and the risk was too great.


    However, thinking of Moritz-Berman''s plan, it is still feasible.


    He glanced at Ryan, "Moritz, I''m considering inviting Angelina Jolie to play."


    Ryan struggled with the script, "I need to think about it."


    What about this movie,


    The original version of "Alexander the Great" had an investment of US$155 million, but only received US$34.3 million in North America, and US$133 million overseas, with a total global box office of US$167.3 million.


    Based on a production budget of $155 million, and promotional and marketing costs for the film, the movie was a box office bomb, with Warner Bros. expected to lose as much as $71 million.


    However, the DVD versions "Director''s Cut" and "Theatrical Edition" of "Alexander the Great" sold more than 3.5 million copies in the United States.


    Oliver Stone''s third cut, Alexander the Great, also sold nearly 1 million copies.


    Judging from DVD sales, it can be regarded as a hot movie.


    Thinking of this, Ryan put down the script in his hand, "Find some time, I want to meet Moritz-Berman and Oliver-Stone in person."


    If you can compress the film investment from 155 million US dollars to less than 100 million US dollars, maybe you can try it.


    If the production cost is still 155 million US dollars, he will definitely refuse without hesitation.


    Leaving Orion Films, Carter-Eisner returned to the car, turned around and said to Mayne, the senior executive of ABC Television Network: "I have already said that Orion Films will not easily hand over the film adaptation rights of "Charlie''s Angels". of."


    "You''re just wasting your time doing this."


    Mayne shrugged his shoulders and said: "I can''t decide these things. The ones who can really make the decisions are ABC executives and Disney executives. They plan to get back the film adaptation copyright of "Charlie''s Angels."


    "This is a stupid decision." Carter-Eisner said unceremoniously: "ABC Television Network should not come to the door in this way, but to cooperate with Orion Films in a different way."


    Another way!


    "You mean to cooperate with Orion Films in the name of ABC Television Network!" Mayne quickly realized.


    The film adaptation copyright of "Charlie''s Angels" is of no use to the ABC network, and they cannot make a movie.


    The ABC TV network only intends to start filming a TV series simultaneously with the release of "Charlie''s Angels".


    That''s what ABC Television Network is about.


    It is Disney who really wants the film adaptation copyright of "Charlie''s Angels".


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    Orion Pictures did not get the distribution rights of "Hero", and China Film finally chose to cooperate with Sony.


    Sony Classics won the North American distribution rights of the film, and Sony Pictures won the overseas distribution rights of the film.


    However, Orion Films did not have nothing to gain. Golden Harvest obtained the distribution rights of Xiangjiang and several countries in Southeast Asia from Sony Pictures.


    Although Sony Pictures has global distribution channels, it still has to cooperate with other distribution companies besides North America and Japan.


    This is the norm for films released overseas, and Orion Pictures needs the same.


    There is not any film company in Hollywood that can distribute completely alone. Apart from being unnecessary, there are many reasons.


    The box office market regulations of each country and region are different. If foreign films want to be released, they must cooperate with local distribution companies.


    For example, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, any foreign film must be released in cooperation with China Film.


    In addition, the collaboration on "Alexander the Great" made Ryan very hesitant.


    Rationally, he should directly reject this project, but judging from the DVD sales data of previous life movies, he can try it.


    Of course, the premise is that the cost of filming must be controlled. The budget of 155 million US dollars is not realistic at all.


    As for the copyright of the film adaptation of "Charlie''s Angels", Ryan didn''t worry at all, and directly threw it to the lawyer.


    Big deal, see you in court with ABC Network.


    For the next few days, Ryan spent most of his time in the digital realm, working on special effects for Spider-Man.


    During the period, I also took time to attend the premiere of "Undead".


    This is an invitation from Knight Shyamalan and Bruce Willis personally, not Disney, the production company of the film.


    The relationship between Orion Films and Disney has not been very good.


    "Nate, aren''t you afraid of causing Disney''s dissatisfaction!"


    Through the car window, Angelina-Jolie looked at the crowd outside the premiere, which seemed to be less than expected.


    Even, for a $75 million project directed by Knight Shyamalan and starring Bruce Willis, it''s a little shabby.


    "Actually, this is the dissatisfaction expressed by Knight and Bruce towards Disney."


    Ryan chuckled, pointed to the premiere outside the car window and said, "In addition to "Undead", Disney has another film premiere today, with an investment of 85 million US dollars."


    "At the same time, Disney released two films!" Angelina Jolie asked doubtfully.


    "Yes." Ryan nodded and said, "The release time of "102 Dalmatians" is the same as "Undead".


    "However, Disney''s main focus is on "102 Dalmatians."


    "Undead" has the combination of Knight-Shyamalan and Bruce-Willis, which is really strong.


    But "102 Dalmatians" is not an ordinary film, it is a derivative film of "101 Loyal Dogs" released a few years ago.


    In 1996, Disney''s "101 Faithful Dogs" cost $75 million to film and earned $136 million in North America, $184 million overseas, and $320 million worldwide.


    Surprisingly, the film is based on a 1961 animated feature and is part of Disney''s attempt at a live-action film.


    The huge sales of "101 Dogs" directly led to the entire live-action film project. Disney not only filmed "102 Dalmatians", but also prepared to shoot "101 Dogs" sequel live-action movie and animated feature film.


    It shows that for Disney, the importance of "102 Dalmatians" is obviously more than that of "Undead".


    Incredibly, the two films were chosen to be released on the same day.


    This involves an internal battle at Disney.


    Not long after, the two tidied up their clothes, opened the car door and walked onto the red carpet. Ryan put his arms around Angelina Jolie calmly.


    Many Hollywood producers and directors, although they are more chaotic than him when it comes to women, are very taboo in front of the media, and almost never walk on the red carpet with female stars.


    Ryan didn''t bother to hide anything.


    In addition to being a director, he is also the owner of a film company, a well-known young rich man in North America.


    The public will only envy, and will not cause any trouble.


    Speeding down the red carpet, Ryan stroked Angelina Jolie''s halter.


    Today she wore a very **** evening gown that exposed her entire back.


    "Have you read the script?" Ryan whispered in her ear.


    Angelina-Julie moved her red lips slightly, and said, "You''re talking about "Alexander the Great"!"


    "Oliver, I just wrote an outline, but there is no script yet."


    "However..." She hesitated, and continued: "I checked the historical information about Alexander the Great. He was a very famous emperor who once conquered the Eurasian continent."


    "Alexander the Great was very famous in Europe."


    Hearing this, Ryan couldn''t help laughing. Angelina Jolie said a very crucial point. Alexander the Great is very famous in Europe, but it doesn''t include North America.


    "Warner Bros. intends to cooperate with Orion Pictures on this project." Ryan shrugged, "It''s just that I haven''t considered it yet."


    "Do you think I am suitable to play the mother of Alexander the Great?" Angelina Jolie asked with concern.


    A project with an investment of up to 155 million US dollars is a fatal temptation for any Hollywood female star.


    "That depends on what you think."


    Ryan watched someone say hello, nodded with a smile, and then continued to say to Angelina Jolie: "If you just want to try an epic movie, you can consider accepting the invitation to star in it."


    "At least you can get a big paycheck."


    With Angelina - Jolie''s fame, the pay will not be a small amount.


    "I''m not short of money for now." Angelina Jolie didn''t have much desire for money.


    Her daily expenses, including all kinds of luxury goods, etc., are almost all paid by Ryan. The money she earns from film remuneration and endorsements is enough to make her rich, and a large amount of money is spent every month to help her mother and brother .


    This is different from previous lives.


    In her previous life, Angelina Jolie had just become famous with "Tomb Raider", and she couldn''t refuse the remuneration offered by the crew of "Alexander the Great".


    Hollywood stars are also short of money.


    While Ryan was talking with Angelina-Julie, when he walked into the VIP room, he could see some familiar figures, and many people came over to say hello.


    Many of them have worked with people before.


    "Hi, Ryan." Jonathan Mostow came over.


    "Long time no see Jonathan." Ryan hugged him.


    When filming "Terminator 3", the two had a good cooperation.


    "It''s been a while."


    While speaking, Jonathan Mostow''s eyes fell on Angelina Jolie, another female star promoted by Orion Films, "Hello, Miss Julie."


    Looking at Angelina Jolie in front of him, he couldn''t help but think of Charlize Theron who hadn''t become famous back then.


    In just a few years, she has become a first-line actress in Hollywood, and even starred alone in a film with an investment of tens of millions of dollars.


    "Hello, Director Jonathan." Angelina-Jolie reached out and shook him lightly.


    Jonathan Mostow let go of his hand quickly, he didn''t dare to take advantage of Angelina Jolie.


    When he turned his gaze back to Ryan, he couldn''t help showing a hint of envy. A beautiful and loving female star like Angelina Jolie is simply the best partner.


    It''s really enviable.


    After chatting with Jonathan Mostow, Ryan met Nate Shyamalan and Bruce Willis.


    Knight-Shyamalan made no secret of his dissatisfaction with Disney, "I should have chosen to continue working with Orion Pictures."


    For the "Undead" project, Knight-Shyamalan chose to cooperate with Disney.


    Ryan smiled and said, "Nate Orion Films welcomes you."


    "I just had a good idea recently." Nate-Shyamalan''s tone showed a hint of excitement.


    He is not only a director, but also an editor.


    "The Sixth Sense of Spirituality" and "Undead Tribulation" are both his creations.


    "When the script comes out, you can come to Orion Films to find me at any time." A smile flashed in Ryan''s eyes.


    It was a windfall.


    Bruce Willis on the side was very quiet, he didn''t show his dissatisfaction with Disney, he just greeted him enthusiastically.


    As a veteran Hollywood action star, he knows exactly what to say and what not to say, and he is not as impulsive as Knight Shyamalan.


    Ryan chatted with Nate Shyamalan for a while, then took Angelina Jolie into the screening room.


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    It is not an easy task to transfer a complete comic to the screen, and it must be adapted.


    Knight-Shyamalan''s adaptation of the original manga is quite successful.


    Ryan is not a fan of the original comics, and he hasn''t even read the original comics, just judging from the movies played on the screen and the box office.


    This is a good suspense science fiction film, not a superhero film, but a suspense science fiction film.


    Not any character in a comic can be made into a superhero movie.


    It can be said that only Marvel Comics and DC Comics can become superhero movies.


    From the box office, "Undead Tribulation" has also achieved success.


    The box office of "Undead" in the previous life was 95.01 million US dollars in North America, 153 million US dollars in overseas box office, and 248 million US dollars in the global box office.


    From a commercial point of view, this is a very good film.


    But don''t look at Knight-Shyamalan''s success and risk choosing to follow suit.


    Ryan couldn''t help but think of "Alexander the Great", which is a typical follow-up film.


    Hollywood makes all kinds of waves from time to time.


    Examples include the blockbuster "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," and the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone."


    These two films are bound to set off a wave of magical and epic films in Hollywood.


    However, there are almost no films that can sell like "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone".


    Even, there are only a few films that can be called successful.


    According to Ryan''s memory, almost all the fantasy and epic films produced by Hollywood in the future will be blockbuster movies. As long as you see the inscriptions of magic and epic, more than 80% of them will be blockbuster movies.


    However, none of the fantasy and epic films had a small investment, and the last time it cost hundreds of millions of dollars.


    "Alexander," for example, had a budget of $155 million.


    Therefore, there are several trends in Hollywood that cannot be followed.


    For example, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", and "Pirates of the Caribbean".


    Those who follow the trend of films with these themes are unlucky.


    In addition, cooperation with Knight-Shyamalan must be very cautious.


    In his previous life, Knight-Shyamalan directed many blockbuster films, such as "The Sixth Sense", "Undead" and so on.


    But there are also a lot of blockbuster movies, and even the six major Hollywood film companies have been cheated.


    It doesn''t matter which film company works with Knight-Shyamalan.


    Then congratulations, there is more than 90% chance that this film will make the production company vomit blood, and there is a 10% chance that it will be a big hit at the box office.


    Totally an expensive gamble.


    There are also comic book adaptations, which also need to be cautious.


    North American comics are a little better.


    Rui En didn''t even bother to ask for the copyrights of those manga adaptations in Japan.


    In the previous life, with the big sales of Marvel Comics and DC Comics superhero films, Hollywood film companies not only set their sights on Japanese manga copyrights, but also obtained a seemingly good movie adaptation copyright at a very low price.


    However, a live-action movie adapted from Japanese manga is simply a big pit.


    From "Dragon Ball", "The King of Fighters", "Ghost in the Shell" and so on.


    Among them, "Ghost in the Shell" starred Scarlett Johansson, with a shooting cost of 110 million U.S. dollars, but only got a box office of 169 million U.S. dollars.


    This is the global box office, not the North American box office.


    It can be regarded as one of the failed films starring the widow sister.


    Of course, there are relatively successful works, such as "Edge of Tomorrow" and "Transformers" starring Tom Cruise.


    Hasbro only owns part of the character copyright of "Transformers", and part of the character copyright is in the hands of a Japanese company called TAKARA.


    In the rest, there are almost no successful blockbuster films.


    However, Hollywood has bought a lot of Japanese animation copyrights.


    "Naruto", "Dororo", "TIGERBUNNY", "Gunmeng", "Reaper", "Akira", "Girl in the Shell", "Nippon Shukugoku", "Battlestar"...and so on.


    In the previous life, there is an incomplete list of Japanese ACG works that various large and small American production companies have bought the adaptation rights.


    Orion Pictures just picked and picked and bought the copyright of "Transformers".


    As for Edge of Tomorrow!


    Ryan asked someone to inquire, but there was no name of this comic at all.


    I don''t know if it hasn''t been published yet, or when Warner Bros. changed the name when "Edge of Tomorrow" was filmed.


    Ryan is not interested in the copyright of the rest of the comics.


    The North American box office market wants to be exclusive. Instead of buying a lot of useless comic copyrights, it is better to focus on Marvel Pictures.


    This is the future development direction of Orion Pictures.


    After the screening of "Undead", Ryan and Angelina-Jolie returned to the residence and put on a very ecstatic performance.


    During the period, Adriana Lima joined in midway.


    At eight o''clock in the morning, Angelina-Julie''s long eyebrows moved a few times, and then gradually opened her eyes, and saw the clothes scattered on the ground, and Adriana-Lima beside her. smile.


    Last night, Adriana-Lima made her feel absolutely wonderful.


    The only pity is that Charlize - Theron needs to go to New York to participate in the crew''s promotional activities.


    "what time is it!"


    Ryan woke up, held Adriana Lima in his arms, and gently stroked her, feeling the smooth and warm body, which was very comfortable.


    "It''s almost nine o''clock." Angelina Jolie glanced at the time on the alarm clock.


    Then, she turned around and began to put one hand around Adriana Lima''s waist, and the other hand slowly stroked down along the smooth and white belly.


    "Can''t you stop for a while?" Adriana Lima felt the touch on her body, and couldn''t help snorting, "Don''t forget, today is the release time of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone."


    "The movie theater just opened." Ryan didn''t mean to stop at all, and repeatedly grasped the soft place on Adriana Lima''s body with his hands, "We still have a while."


    Movie theaters generally don''t open until around nine to ten o''clock.


    It''s not even nine o''clock, and most movie theaters in North America aren''t open yet.


    Before Ryan could finish speaking, Angelina Jolie wrapped her hands around Adriana Lima, kissed her earlobe, and gave Ryan a provocative look.


    Seeing Angelina Jolie''s provocation, Ryan was naturally not to be outdone, and buried his head in Adriana Lima''s chest...


    The next moment, another big show was staged in the room.


    Ten thousand words are omitted below.


    "To take a shower together?"


    The passionate scene ends with Ryan kissing Angelina-Jolie on the red lips and making what appears to be a very good proposal.


    Angelina Jolie shook her head with a smile, and pushed Adriana Lima with her hand, "Sorry, I''m going with Lima."


    After speaking, Angelina Jolie and Adriana Lima jumped out of bed and walked towards the bathroom completely naked.


    Ryan shrugged and looked at the time. It was almost half past ten. He got up, put on a nightgown, and walked to another bathroom.


    After coming to Los Angeles for several years, he has gradually understood why there are several bathrooms in every mansion.


    Because one bathroom is simply not enough.


    After washing his body briefly, Ryan came to the living room and opened the curtains. The dazzling sunlight shone in, making him feel very warm.


    First he called the restaurant to deliver a sumptuous lunch later, and then he called Nancy''s number, "What''s the situation?"


    London time is eight hours faster than Los Angeles It is eleven o''clock in the noon in Los Angeles, and it is already seven o''clock in the evening in London, and "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" is showing for a daytime.


    "Indescribable."


    Nancy-Utley''s exclamation came from the phone, "I seem to have seen the scene of "Titanic" when it was released in London, it was full, and all theater companies are urging Warner Bros. to increase the number of copies. .��


    "According to data from Warner Bros., "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" is likely to earn $30 million in box office by next Monday, and the total box office is likely to exceed that of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has been released from the UK, and it has received a total of 63.03 million pounds, which is more than 90 million U.S. dollars.


    "For the next "Harry-Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", we''d better get the overseas distribution rights and hand over the North American distribution rights to Warner Bros."


    "Orion Films can''t always be in charge of North American distribution." Nancy Utley''s tone was very serious.


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    The North American box office and overseas box office numbers of most Hollywood films will not differ too much.


    But occasionally there are some exceptions. For example, the North American box office of "Titanic" is half of the overseas box office, and the overseas box office data of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" is also higher than the North American box office.


    It''s the same with "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" that was just released.


    Although North American theaters�� commissions are much lower than overseas ones, they can��t hold back the frighteningly high overseas box office.


    Warner Bros.'' revenue from overseas distribution will almost certainly be higher than Orion Pictures'' revenue from North American distribution.


    "Don''t worry about the issue for now."


    "The most important thing right now is the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone."


    There was a hint of thought in Ryan''s eyes, and he said: "The news of the film''s popularity in the UK will soon spread back to North America. We need to obtain the adaptation rights of the remaining sequels in advance."


    Until November 2000, Rowling had created "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone", "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", Leigh Potter and the Goblet of Fire.


    The copyrights of the above four original works were all bought by Orion Films.


    However, Rowling is working on "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," as well as future "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."


    The adaptation rights of these three unpublished works need to be negotiated by Orion Pictures, Warner Bros. and Rowling.


    According to the consistent virtues of Hollywood film companies, "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" is a big hit at the box office, and there will definitely be a film company that will contact Rowling and the publishing house, intending to buy the adaptation rights of the remaining works.


    "We can increase the copyright fee and share ratio." Ryan quickly made a decision.


    Even if you pay a high copyright fee in proportion to the rake, you must get the adaptation copyright of the remaining works as soon as possible.


    Otherwise, the longer the delay, the higher the price to be paid in the future.


    Even, there may be variables.


    What can reassure him a little is that the cooperation between Orion Pictures, Warner Bros. and Rowling is very happy, and all three parties want to continue to cooperate.


    This is in the interests of Orion Pictures, Warner Bros. and Rowling.


    "I''ll contact Warner Bros. immediately," Nancy Utley agreed.


    Compared with the overseas distribution of the film, it is obvious that the copyright of the adaptation of several works that Rowling is creating is more important.


    In fact, the eyes of many Hollywood film companies have already fallen on "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone".


    Like Universal Pictures.


    "The Grinch", released on November 17, is a film produced by Universal Pictures with an investment of 12.3 billion US dollars.


    In the three days of the first weekend of its release, it earned a box office of 55.08 million US dollars from North America.


    By the 23rd, the accumulated box office in North America was as high as 72.94 million US dollars.


    A box-office success worth celebrating.


    Surprisingly, "Undead" and "102 Dalmatians", which were released on the 22nd, started production on a large scale at the same time.


    On the first day, "Undead" earned a box office of 6.81 million US dollars, which is not a very dazzling result.


    However, it outperformed "102 Dalmatians" which grossed US$2.6 million on its first day. A film produced by


    The first place is "The Grinch Christmas" with a box office of 9.37 million US dollars.


    With the box office trend of "The Grinch", the entire November will belong to this film.


    However, the appearance of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" broke the peace in the North American box office market.


    For the release of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", Universal Pictures attaches great importance to it.


    After all, this is the first film in an entire series jointly created by Orion Pictures and Warner Bros.


    The last time Orion Pictures produced a series of films was "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," which grossed $96.8 billion worldwide.


    Once "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" hit the box office, the first hit was "The Grinch".


    "The news just came back from the UK that the release of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" has caused a sensation, and the scene is even more enthusiastic than the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in the summer."


    In a hotel in downtown Chicago, the director of the film, Ron Howard, looked a little unhappy, "Although the specific box office data is not yet known, the UK box office of this film is likely to surpass that of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring". "


    The UK box office of "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is as high as 63.05 million pounds, a figure that is enough to make people look up to, second only to "Titanic" at the box office of 69.02 million pounds.


    Compared with Ron Howard, the producer Brian Glazer is much calmer, "It''s normal, Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. have spent a lot of resources on this film, and Time Warner is even operating on a global scale. The overseas box office of this film will not be low."


    "Don''t forget that the original author and several main actors of this film are British."


    "Don''t focus on the UK, our main target is the North American market, not the UK market."


    "But..." Ron Howard was about to open his mouth, but Brian Glazer interrupted him, "We''ll wait until the box office of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" comes out on the first day in North America."


    "What''s more..." he said meaningfully: "We have already succeeded. In less than a week after its release, the box office in North America reached 72.94 million U.S. dollars."


    "If you count the overseas box office and peripheral copyrights and merchandise, it is enough for Universal Pictures to make a fortune."


    With the box office trend of "The Grinch", it is inevitable that the North American box office will sell well.


    "But "The Grinch" and "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" are mainly watched by family audiences. Next, the hit of this film will bring us a lot of impact."


    Ron Howard said somewhat helplessly: "Those family viewers don''t care if the film''s leading actor is Jim Carrey."


    Brian Glazer frowned, "It''s really troublesome."


    "The Grinch" is not an original film, but also an adaptation of a children''s literature.


    However, compared to the sales volume of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", it is obviously much lower.


    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone is the best-selling children''s book in the world right now, if not one of them.


    In addition, the director of the film, Chris Columbus, did not consider adult audiences from the beginning of directing. The shooting style of the entire film is almost set from the perspective of underage audiences.


    In this way, the audiences of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" and "The Grinch" are almost the same.


    Also facing the impact of "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone", there are also Disney''s "Undead" and "102 Dalmatians". Only a day''s difference.


    "Charlie''s Angels!"


    "ABC TV Network intends to cooperate with Orion Films!"


    Michael Eisner, who was sitting on the office chair, looked at Carter Eisner opposite, with a hesitant tone, "This matter can be handled according to the opinions of the abc television network."


    "I need to see abc network improve ratings."


    Since Michael Eisner advocated that Disney buy the abc television network, it has not achieved the desired ratings.


    In this regard, Disney''s board of directors is very dissatisfied.


    "In addition, Pixar Animation Studios will renew the contract and reach an agreement as soon as possible."


    "In a short period of time, Disney cannot lose Pixar Animation Studios." Speaking of this, Michael Eisner''s tone was full of unwillingness.


    Disney has always been the king of animated feature films, ruling the box office market of Hollywood animated feature films.


    However, with the rise of Pixar Animation Studios and 3D animated feature films, Disney''s dominance in the animated feature film market has come to an end.


    If it weren''t for the cooperation agreement between Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, which has supported Disney''s position in the animated feature film market, I am afraid that Disney''s stock price has already plummeted.


    "I''m afraid Steve Jobs will not easily agree to renew the contract in advance." Carter-Eisner showed a embarrassed look on his face.


    Steve Jobs is no longer the man he was when he was just kicked out of Apple. Steve Jobs, who returned to Apple again, has become very tough.


    What''s more, Pixar Animation Studio is not the unknown small studio that it used to be, but has become the number one animation studio in Hollywood.


    It is almost impossible for Disney to renew the contract with Pixar Animation Studios in advance according to the terms of the previous contract.


    Steve Jobs wouldn''t say yes.


    "Steve Jobs!"


    "A troublesome character." Michael Eisner muttered to himself, frowning.


    Even he had to admit that Steve Jobs, who returned to Apple, was not someone who could be easily persuaded.


    He can completely refuse Disney''s cooperation.


    As far as Steve Jobs his main focus is on Apple, he will not care about Disney.


    "Let''s talk first, we still have a while." Michael Eisner has no good way.


    In the previous life, until Michael Eisner resigned from Disney, Steve Jobs did not agree to renew his contract with Disney.


    In the end, Disney was forced to spend a huge amount of money to acquire Pixar Animation Studios, and Steve Jobs directly became one of Disney''s largest individual shareholders.


    Even Disney''s shares became the biggest legacy after his death.


    In terms of value, it far exceeds the benefits brought by Apple.


    Of course, from the personal point of view of Steve Jobs, the importance of Apple is definitely more than that of Pixar Animation Studios.


    Apple is the place where he can realize his dream, not Pixar Animation Studios. .


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    "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" was released in a staggering 513 cinemas in the UK.


    Britain is not North America, 513 movie theaters have reached their limit


    It can be said that on the day of Thanksgiving on November 23, if you walk into any British cinema, the audience can see "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone".


    In contrast, "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" was released in North America, reaching an astonishing 3,672 cinemas, which also set off a fiery movie-watching wave.


    "Following the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in the summer, and the release of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" in November, it once again sparked a movie-watching boom in North America."


    "The magical world created by "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" can''t help but amaze people, as if they have returned to the Middle Ages."


    "The original author of the film "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" Rowling was originally just an ordinary housewife, who was once rejected by many British publishing companies. The Philosopher''s Stone was recommended to the publishing company, and together with Warner Bros., it was brought to the screen."


    There was a lot of praise in the North American media, and there were almost no sharp comments.


    Even the most critical media and film critics have to admire Ryan Gosling''s vision.


    From a children''s book that was rejected by many publishing companies to the sensational "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" that was released simultaneously in North America and the UK, he seems to be able to see the future.


    No one can deny this point.


    Of course, the director of this film, Chris Columbus, also contributed a lot.


    Not only has he successfully created a magical movie, but it is also a family-friendly magical movie.


    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone is rated G: General, All Ages General, for all ages.


    If it is changed to PG rating: ordinary rating, it is recommended to watch it with the company of parents, and it will inevitably lose a large number of viewers.


    That''s the benefit of Orion Pictures joining forces with Warner Bros.


    The original Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone was rated PG, not G.


    However, Orion Pictures bought MGM, became a member of the North American Film Association, and joined forces with Warner Bros. to successfully get the G rating.


    At night, inside Angelina Jolie''s high-rise apartment.


    "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone''s first-day box office is out!"


    Angelina-Jolie was wearing a loose silk pajamas, her long black and thick hair was naturally scattered, and she was lying on the sofa, looking lazy.


    "It must be a very astonishing box office figure." Adriana Lima was wearing a pure white off-the-shoulder long dress, her beautiful collarbone was looming, and the material of the skirt was so white that it seemed to be transparent. body.


    In terms of matching, the white face, light-colored eyebrows, straight nose bridge, and reddish lips make people want to taste it.


    "The North American box office hasn''t come out yet."


    "However, the first-day box office in the UK is already out."


    Ryan hung up the phone, his eyes fell on Angelina Jolie and Adriana Lima, and he said admiringly, "As Lima said, it''s a very astonishing number."


    "How much!" Angelina Jolie sat up curiously and asked.


    In the afternoon, the three of them went to a movie theater in Chinatown to watch "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone".


    It''s a very good film, as Angelina Jolie admits.


    What surprised her the most was that there were obviously a large number of Chinese family audiences in the screening hall.


    Anyone who works in Hollywood knows the horrors of a home audience.


    "In dollars."


    Ryan made a long note on purpose, "It''s about $11.2 million."


    "What!" Angelina Jolie stood up abruptly, "11.2 million dollars!"


    "My God, this is the UK opening day, not North America."


    Angelina Jolie couldn''t believe it, the first-day box office in the UK alone reached 11.2 million US dollars.


    It is conceivable how much the North American box office will be on the first day.


    "is it a lot!"


    Looking at Angelina Jolie who was full of surprise, Adriana Lima showed a little doubt, "I remember that the box office of "The Grinch" in North America on the first day was 15.63 million US dollars!"


    "Honey, first of all you need to understand one thing. The "Grinch Christmas" you mentioned is the first-day box office in North America, and "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" is the first-day box office in the UK." Angelina Jolie Specifically explain the difference between the two.


    "The entire UK has a population of just over 60 million, while the population of North America exceeds 300 million, which is five times that of the UK." There was a hint of excitement in her tone.


    Adriana Lima nodded half-understood, calculated and said: "Based on a population of 300 million, then the box office of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" in North America on the first day will exceed 60 million US dollars!"


    Hearing Adriana Lima''s calculation method, Angelina Jolie slapped her head speechlessly, "It seems that you usually need to pay more attention to the common sense of Hollywood, instead of paying attention to the fashion circle all day long."


    "For any female model, Hollywood is the end goal."


    Modeling careers are very short.


    Even the top five supermodels in the world have a career of at most ten years.


    Once the age is over thirty, no matter how famous a model will be eliminated by the fashion circle.


    The careers of Hollywood female stars are much longer.


    If not, you can still work behind the scenes.


    However, Adriana Lima is very young and does not need to think about the future yet.


    "Lima, you forgot one thing."


    "The influence of this film in the UK far exceeds that in North America." Ryan was also a little speechless.


    $60 million box office on the first day!


    In a short period of time, no Hollywood film can do it.


    The first film in the previous life with a first-day box office of more than 60 million U.S. dollars should be "Batman: The Dark Knight", with a first-day box office of 67.16 million U.S. dollars, followed by "Spider-Man 3" with a box office of 59.84 million U.S. dollars.


    "According to the estimates of Orion Pictures, Warner Bros. and theater companies, the box office of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" in North America on the first day is about 30 million US dollars." Ryan said an estimated figure.


    It will take a few hours for the theater company to calculate the specific box office data.


    However, Orion Pictures, Warner Bros., and theater companies can calculate an approximate figure based on a day''s screenings.


    $30 million!


    Angelina Jolie stared at her beautiful eyes, as if she was talking to herself: "If I remember correctly, the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" released in the summer vacation was 22.36 million US dollars on the first day."


    The midnight box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was 10.28 million US dollars, and the box office on the first day was 22.36 million US dollars. The midnight box office only exceeded 30 million US dollars, reaching an astonishing 32.64 million US dollars at the box office.


    "It''s just an estimate."


    After walking to the sofa and sitting down, Ryan put his arms around Angelina Jolie, and kissed her on the red lips, "We will have to wait a while to find out the specific box office data."


    While speaking, Ryan walked up and down with his hands, stroking the sensitive parts, "It''s enough for us to celebrate."


    In the early hours of midnight, in Orion Films, Jon Felthammer looked at the busy staff through the glass window in the office.


    "Did the statistics come out!" Jon Fertimer looked a little nervous.


    The first-day box office of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" not only marks the success of the series jointly produced by Orion Pictures and Warner Bros., but also relates to the future position of Orion Pictures in Hollywood.


    Although Orion Pictures bought MGM, one of the seven major film companies in Hollywood, and the summer file "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" was a global box office hit, and the superhero movie "X-Men" started Success.


    But Orion Films has not become a Hollywood giant in the true sense.


    A film company without the support of a media group, the media and Hollywood people only recognized the three-level division, and believed that Orion Films became the second level of Hollywood.


    Once "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" was a big box office hit on the first day, it even surpassed "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    So sitting on the top two positions in this year''s North American box office rankings, Orion Films'' influence in Hollywood will definitely take a big step forward.


    Don''t forget that Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring are just the beginning of two franchises.


    In the next one to two years, or even longer, Orion Pictures will firmly occupy the top position in the North American box office rankings.


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    "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" grossed $11.2 million in its first day of release, and it was still in the UK.


    The media and Hollywood were dumbfounded.


    It wasn''t until the box office of the film''s first day in North America that people really realized the popularity of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone".


    The first-day box office in North America was US$32.33 million, surpassing the US$22.36 million box office on the first day of the summer file "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", and broke the first-day box office record in North America set by "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace".


    For the first time, the first-day box office in North America broke through more than 30 million US dollars, and it was the first time to break the first-day box office record during the holiday schedule.


    However, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" soon broke the box office record again, earning $33.51 million in a single day on Friday.


    Saturday''s "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" earned another $24.44 million at the box office.


    In just three days after its release, the North American box office of the film reached 90.29 million US dollars.


    The media has begun to exclaim that "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" will become the fastest film in North America to break through $100 million at the box office.


    In the UK, which was released at the same time, "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" also showed an unparalleled box office. It was released for three days, and the UK box office of the film reached 23.04 million US dollars.


    "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" set yet another box office record, becoming the fastest film to break $100 million worldwide.


    So far, the film''s global box office has reached 113 million US dollars.


    In contrast, the production cost paid by Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. is only 130 million US dollars.


    Not counting the promotional expenses of "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", within three days of its release, Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. have recovered most of their investment.


    Many media began to predict that based on the box office trend of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. will be able to recover all investment costs before the next weekend.


    Orion Pictures teamed up with Warner Bros. to create an incredible miracle.


    A miracle of fortune belonging to Hollywood.


    As we all know, a family movie similar to "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", the original book is also a popular children''s book, and the income brought by the copyright and merchandise around the film will not be lower than the global box office. income.


    Even, it exceeds the revenue brought by the film''s global box office.


    As you can imagine, for a long time in the future, neither Orion Pictures nor Warner Bros. will have to worry about funding.


    Instead, you need to worry about how to legally avoid taxes.


    In fact, Orion Pictures has long been worried about legal tax avoidance.


    Even after various legal means of tax avoidance, Orion Pictures will pay a large amount of taxes in April next year.


    The best option, other than investing it out as soon as possible, is only a large donation.


    With the box office success of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", it has also ushered in a busy schedule.


    For example, continue to maintain investment in publicity, increase orders for peripheral products, and release plans for other overseas countries, etc.


    There is also the reaction of Universal Pictures and Disney, as well as the adaptation rights of the remaining "Harry Potter" works.


    "Sunday grossed $20.86 million at the box office!"


    "In other words, the North American box office of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" exceeded $100 million."


    Greg Silverman''s eyes are hot, and the big sales of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" not only allow Warner Bros. to make up for the losses caused by the failure of the "Batman" series of films.


    Even, far more than the "Batman" series of films.


    "Warner Bros. chose to cooperate with Orion Films, which is definitely the most correct decision."


    Greg Silverman suddenly thought of Paramount, and couldn''t help showing a hint of sarcasm. I''m afraid Shirley Lansing has already tasted the taste of regret.


    For this reason, at the Paramount board meeting, Shirley Lansing was furious, making many directors unable to step down from the stage, and their faces were very ugly.


    The partner Orion Pictures chose was not Warner Bros., but Paramount.


    However, Paramount has not agreed.


    As a result, Greg Silverman came to the door on behalf of Warner Bros., and personally facilitated the cooperation with Orion Pictures, and even persuaded Time Warner executives to support the operation of the "Harry Potter" project.


    Today, within four days of its release, the first film "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" has accumulated a box office of 110 million US dollars in North America.


    It proved how correct his original decision was.


    "Now is not the time to relax."


    Ryan glanced at Greg Silverman who was sitting across from him, "We still have a lot to do."


    "As far as I know, Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Disney, and Sony Pictures have all contacted Rowling, intending to buy the rights to adapt the remaining works in her plan."


    Greg Silverman also received the news that the conditions offered by the film company were even more generous than those offered by Orion Pictures and Warner Bros., "No matter how many "Harry Potter" movies are left, they can only It belongs to us."


    "I will work with Nancy as soon as possible to obtain the adaptation rights of the remaining "Harry-Potter"."


    Warner Bros. puts more emphasis on the rights to the remaining "Harry Potter" adaptations than Orion Pictures.


    In addition to "Harry-Potter", Orion Films also has series of films such as "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", "Spider-Man" and so on.


    Warner Bros. only has Harry Potter.


    Arguably, "Harry Potter" is Warner Bros.'' most important project.


    Even if it needs to share the benefits of "Harry Potter" with Orion Pictures.


    Not to mention the four days of its release, the North American box office earned 110 million U.S. dollars, and the sales of peripheral products alone reached more than 100 million U.S. dollars.


    The final profit of this film must be amazing.


    "Better hurry up."


    Ryan tapped his fingers lightly, "Also, I want to talk about the release of the next Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."


    Hearing this, Greg Silverman frowned indiscernibly, and then said calmly, "Is there any problem?"


    "Of course." Ryan didn''t seem to see the change in Greg Silverman, and said lightly: "I hope that the next "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" will be jointly released by Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. "


    There is no mention of Warner Bros. being in charge of North American distribution and Orion Films being in charge of overseas distribution, but that they are jointly responsible for the release of the next Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.


    This is already the greatest sincerity and concession that Ryan can express.


    After all, the promotional operation of the next "Harry-Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" will rely on Time Warner Group.


    "I need to go back and talk to the board."


    Greg Silverman breathed a sigh of relief, co-distributing "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" with Orion Pictures is not unacceptable.


    When "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" came out on the first day of box office in the UK, Warner Bros. had already predicted that the release of the next "Harry-Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", Orion Pictures would not agree to just continue Responsible for North American distribution.


    "This matter, I don''t think it should be a big problem."


    Greg Silverman changed his voice and talked about another matter, "Ryan, I think we should talk about the cooperation on "Alexander the Great."


    "If Orion Pictures agrees to share half of the investment, then Warner Bros. can be responsible for the remaining half of the investment."


    "King Alexander"!


    "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone cost $130 million to make."


    Ryan shook his head and said, "$155 million investment is too much."


    "It''s better to squeeze the movie budget under $100 million."


    Greg Silverman nodded. His opinion was similar to that of Ryan. UU Reading also hoped that the film budget could be reduced.


    Even if Warner Bros. takes out a one-time investment of 155 million U.S. dollars, it must be carefully considered.


    In case the film''s box office fails to meet expectations, Warner Bros. will have to pay for vomiting blood.


    Otherwise, Warner Bros. would not choose to cooperate with Orion Pictures.


    One is to share risks together, and the other is to believe in Ryan Gosling''s vision.


    As long as Orion Pictures agrees to share half of the investment, Warner Bros. will definitely not hesitate to take out the remaining half of the investment.


    Otherwise, Warner Bros. needs to think about it.


    There was a knock on the door, and Greg Silverman''s office secretary walked in with Moritz Berman and Oliver Stone.


    Seeing this, Ryan couldn''t help but glance at Greg Silverman, no wonder he suddenly mentioned "Alexander the Great". .


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    "Hi, Ryan, Greg."


    Moritz Berman walked in enthusiastically, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone has surpassed $100 million at the box office, and Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. have created a miracle."


    "Hi, Moritz." Ryan greeted with a smile.


    Moritz Berman sat down with Oliver Stone, and introduced: "This is the creator of Oliver Stone''s "Alexander the Great", my partner."


    "I believe Alexander the Great, directed by him, will become another Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."


    Oliver Stone''s eyes have been lingering on Ryan. The success of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has set off a wave of epic films.


    It was also through "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" that he thought of putting Alexander the Great on the screen.


    Ryan and Greg Silverman glanced at each other, without going around in circles, they said very directly: "Moritz, I have a question, the budget of the whole project is as high as 155 million US dollars."


    "It''s so high that even Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring cost $100 million to produce."


    The production cost of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was only $100 million, and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" was only $130 million.


    But "Alexander the Great" is as high as 155 million US dollars!


    He really wanted to know what the $155 million was going to be used for.


    "Looks like I need to explain."


    Oliver Stone spoke first: "The filming scale of "Alexander the Great" will surpass that of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring". According to my preliminary shooting plan, the crew will go to multiple countries for live shooting..."


    Before Oliver-Stone could finish speaking, Ryan interrupted him and said, "Oliver, you didn''t get what I meant, $155 million is too much, even if it is allocated half of the investment, it would be as high as $70 million above."


    "Unless the budget of the entire project can be compressed and the investment can be controlled within 100 million US dollars, otherwise I can only refuse your cooperation."


    Oliver Stone''s face became a bit ugly, "Based on the box office revenue of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", the investment of 155 million US dollars is not a big number."


    "Not to mention, as far as I know, the promotional cost of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" alone is as high as $80 million."


    Ryan frowned, slightly disgusted, comparing a project that is still under planning with "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"?


    To put it bluntly, only a fool would make such an analogy.


    Not to mention "Alexander the Great", even among the previous epic films, there is only the "Hobbit" trilogy, which is comparable to "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    Other than that, there is no comparison at all.


    Seeing that Ryan''s face was a bit unsightly, Moritz-Berman hurriedly said: "Ryan, we had a very pleasant cooperation last time. If possible, I hope to cooperate again."


    "As for the $155 million investment, it''s fine."


    "We can definitely find another film company to share the share, and Orion Films, Warner Bros., and Anchor Bay Entertainment will jointly invest in the filming."


    Anchor Bay Entertainment is not very well-known in Hollywood. It mainly invests in horror films and has little contact with mainstream commercial films.


    "Sorry, Moritz."


    Ryan shook his head, and said calmly: "Unless the budget of the film is controlled within 100 million US dollars, Orion Films will not invest in "Alexander the Great."


    Greg - Silverman has been silent, obviously showing his attitude.


    Warner Bros. wouldn''t have risked $155 million in funding without Orion Pictures sharing the risk.


    Moritz Berman didn''t say anything more, and he left with Oliver Stone after a while.


    They need to find the next studio, such as Anchor Cove Entertainment.


    After leaving Warner Bros., Ryan first came to the digital field, checked the progress of the special effects production of "Spider-Man", and then went to the studio under Warner Bros.


    Production is underway here on Orion Pictures'' first TV series, based on the comic book The Walking Dead.


    Beginning in January 2000, Marvel Comics published a zombie-themed comic, the author is Charlie-Allard, and the idea was proposed by Ryan himself.


    Manga sales have been pretty good since January.


    As early as a few months ago, a company contacted Marvel Comics to purchase the copyright of "The Walking Dead".


    It is not the film adaptation copyright, but the game, animation, and TV adaptation copyright.


    However, they were all rejected by Marvel Comics.


    Since last month, "The Walking Dead" has officially started filming in the Warner Bros. studio.


    For a while, strange-looking zombies could be seen everywhere in the studio.


    It is said that when shooting night scenes, the studio workers were too scared to come over to inspect.


    In addition to being afraid, it is even more disgusting.


    This film can be regarded as Orion Pictures'' attempt in TV drama production, and it chose to cooperate with Comcast.


    Comcast''s acquisition has reached the final stage, and it will formally reach an acquisition agreement next year, becoming the largest cable TV network in North America.


    That said, The Walking Dead will stream on Comcast.


    In addition to the cable network owned by Comcast, there is also the Turner Network owned by Time Warner.


    As for the ratings!


    Ryan wasn''t sure, it was more of an attempt.


    It is impossible for Orion Pictures not to get involved in the TV drama production business all the time.


    Second-tier Hollywood film companies, including DreamWorks, Lionsgate Films, New Line Films, etc., will choose to get involved in the TV drama production business if they have the opportunity.


    Paramount, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, Disney, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures produce tons of TV shows every year.


    Including the previous MGM as well.


    What''s more, Orion Pictures has just bought Netflix, and the future TV drama production business must be the focus of Orion Pictures.


    Don''t underestimate the income brought by American TV dramas. The income of some popular TV dramas with high ratings does not have to be much worse than movies.


    "Game of Thrones" adapted from "The Song of Ice and Fire", the production cost of each episode in the first season was as high as 6 million U.S. dollars, climbed to 8 million U.S. dollars in the fifth season, and the production cost of each episode in the sixth season was as high as 10 million dollars, and the eighth season of Game of Thrones.


    Although there are only 6 episodes in total, the cost of a single episode is 15 million U.S. dollars, an average of one hour per episode, 250,000 U.S. dollars per minute, and more than 4,000 U.S. dollars per second. The total production cost exceeds 100 million U.S. dollars.


    If it does not make money, it is impossible for the production company to invest such a high production cost.


    The budgets of many Hollywood films are only tens of millions of dollars, or even millions of dollars.


    I remember that the ratings of the first episode of the original "The Walking Dead" were as high as 5.35 million viewers, and it was only a trial broadcast.


    The final viewership reached 6 million, including 4 million viewers among adults ages 18-49.


    Nearly ten years earlier, the fan base of "The Walking Dead" comics is definitely not as large as in the previous life, and the plot has changed a lot from the original.


    Ryan does not expect to reach 6 million online users, as long as it exceeds 4 million online users, it will meet the expectations of Orion Films.


    With 4 million online viewers, it is already a very popular TV series. Just the licensing fees from various countries can make Orion Pictures a lot of money.


    After staying at the shooting scene for a while, Ryan drove away from the shooting scene and went to the Four Seasons Hotel, ready to pick up Adriana-Lima and go back together.


    She had a show at the Four Seasons.


    When approaching the Four Seasons Hotel he received a call from Adriana Lima.


    "The catwalk, hasn''t it started yet!"


    A smile appeared on the corner of Ryan''s mouth, "I probably need more than twenty minutes."


    "There will be a while." Adriana Lima''s voice came from the phone, "I just arrived backstage and am about to put on makeup and change clothes."


    Hearing the noisy voice from the phone, several beautiful figures faintly appeared in front of Ryan''s eyes, and he couldn''t help sighing, the runway staff is simply a kind of enjoyment and torture.


    Backstage at any catwalk in the world, you can almost see female models walking around in cool clothes, wearing at most a pair of **** and breast stickers, or simply bare upper body.


    It is definitely working while enjoying.


    The painful thing is that I can only watch helplessly. After a long time, my body can''t bear it.


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    Although Los Angeles is not the fashion capital of New York, there are still a large number of fashion events, and most of them are commercial catwalks, gathering a large number of young and beautiful female models.


    What''s more, Los Angeles still has a desirable Hollywood.


    Many famous female models earn more than ordinary Hollywood actors, and they are more relaxed.


    For Adriana Lima, for each show, she can get about $50,000 to $80,000.


    However, she needs to share with the economic company when she goes back, and she can finally get about 40% of the pre-tax income, which is considered a relatively high income in Los Angeles.


    At least much better than ordinary actors.


    Of course, not all models can earn such a high income. Most models earn at most several thousand dollars per show, or even hundreds of dollars.


    "Can I go in, please?"


    Ryan took off his sunglasses and pointed to the sign on the door, which said that non-staff are prohibited from entering.


    "Are you Mr. Gosling?" A tall staff member looked surprised at Ryan.


    "sure."


    "Mr. Gosling, we welcome you very much." He immediately became respectful.


    In the face of a well-known rich man in the United States, who is also the owner of a Hollywood film company and a famous commercial film director, no fashion event in the world will refuse, or even ask for it.


    What''s more, Ryan spends on luxury goods every year, which is definitely not a small amount.


    "Thank you!" Ryan said thank you, and walked into the backstage.


    He didn''t stay in the backstage, he asked the staff about the location of Adriana Lima, and came to the dressing area.


    The moment the door was pushed open, Ryan''s eyes lit up.


    In a slightly narrow area, there are at least dozens of delicate and tall female models.


    They were only wearing a loose silk pajamas, and some even only wore a pair of underwear, so the important parts could be clearly seen.


    Looking at the past, there are young female models with different appearances everywhere, with pairs of long legs dangling in front of them, and seeing Ryan is a little dazzled.


    At that moment, Ryan turned around with appreciative eyes, but he didn''t see Adriana Lima, but he enjoyed a lot of beautiful scenery.


    "Ryan!"


    Hearing the sound, Ryan stopped, turned around and saw white flowers.


    No, to be precise, it is a beautiful body.


    "Bundchen!"


    Looking at Gisele Bundchen in front of her, Ryan couldn''t help blinking. She only wore a **** on her upper body, and a **** **** on her lower body, which was extremely sexy.


    I have to say that Gisele Bundchen has a great figure, with a height of 1.8 meters, it is enough to suffocate.


    The only pity is that she already has a boyfriend.


    One person Ryan is very wary of, and even a potential rival, is Leonardo DiCaprio.


    "What It''s Like to Walk the Runway in a $15 Million Fantasy Bra."


    Ryan''s eyes lit up, and he couldn''t help but recall last week''s Victoria''s Secret Fashion Show. Gisele Bundchen not only became the highlight of the show, but she also wore a $15 million fantasy bra.


    "It feels great."


    Gisele B��ndchen ignored Ryan''s gaze and said, "It''s a pity that someone bought it."


    "Otherwise, I can put it on and show you."


    Facing Gisele Bundchen''s hot temptation, Ryan coughed lightly, "I don''t want to be beaten up by Leonardo."


    Well, he admits that Gisele-Bundchen is skilled and does a lot of tricks.


    Unfortunately, he didn''t want to get involved in Gisele Bundchen''s relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio.


    Although Leonardo - DiCaprio is just for fun.


    "Where is Lima!"


    Ryan struggled to look away from Gisele Bundchen, "I turned around and didn''t see her."


    "It should be in the waiting area. She will be on stage soon." Gisele Bundchen shrugged, leaned into Ryan''s ear and whispered, "You can call me anytime."


    After finishing speaking, Gisele-Bundchen pointed to the location of the waiting area and began to get busy. She also needs to go on stage in a while.


    Ryan didn''t say anything, and walked towards the waiting area.


    Soon, he saw Adriana Lima, who was nearly 1.8 meters tall, with long black hair, smooth skin, and those long legs that could pinch someone to death.


    "Lima!"


    Under the envious gazes of the other models, Ryan walked over and patted her gently.


    Seeing Ryan, Adriana Lima''s eyes lit up, her **** red lips smiled, and said with a hint of surprise, "Ryan, why did you come to the waiting area!"


    "How do you feel!" She lowered her voice and asked, "Did you receive the phone number just now!"


    "No, I just chatted with Bundchen for a while." Ryan recalled the appearance of Gisele Bundchen just now in Ryan''s mind.


    "Bundchen!" Adriana Lima pouted, "I don''t like her, she''s too smart."


    Ryan smiled, not shrewd, and Gisele Bundchen wouldn''t have dated Leonardo DiCaprio for that long.


    In her previous life, Gisele B��ndchen was Leonardo DiCaprio''s longest-lasting girlfriend. She was on and off from 1999 to 2005.


    With a famous Hollywood actor as her boyfriend, Gisele Bundchen is almost the darling of the media and has become one of the most famous supermodels in the world.


    During this period, Gisele Bundchen almost turned a blind eye to Leonardo DiCaprio''s behaviors such as hunting for **** and stealing food, so the relationship between the two lasted for 6 years time.


    "Lima, hurry up."


    "The next one is coming to you."


    The staff yelled.


    "Sorry, wait for me for a while." Adriana Lima showed a trace of apology, and then walked quickly towards the runway.


    Seeing Adriana Lima''s slender back, Ryan secretly praised.


    Then, he also left the waiting area and came under the catwalk.


    Not for a while.


    Amidst the blaring music, Adriana Lima stepped onto the catwalk with slender legs.


    Sexy red lingerie.


    High heels studded with crystals.


    Smooth and delicate belly.


    Slender legs.


    Adriana Lima, walking on the runway, gave a wild charm.


    "Wow, what a beautiful belly."


    "As expected of a newly signed Victoria''s Secret Angel, I really want to see her wearing diamond underwear sooner."


    "I bet she''s Ryan Gosling''s type."


    For a moment, the audience''s attention was almost focused on Adriana Lima, and the fashion reporter pressed the shutter quickly, for fear of missing any pictures.


    Many of them couldn''t help showing envy when they saw Ryan''s arrival.


    "Lima, it''s getting more and more charming."


    Leonardo DiCaprio approached, "You''ll make Lima the public enemy of models."


    "I should say this." Ryan turned and glanced at Leonardo DiCaprio, "Like Gisele Bundchen."


    "Okay." Leonardo DiCaprio raised his hands in surrender, "I admit, I''m dating her."


    This is one of Leonardo DiCaprio''s many strengths. He never hides who he is dating, and he is not afraid of media exposure.


    That''s why there are so many female models rushing to date him.


    It can increase exposure, improve popularity, and obtain more development opportunities.


    "I thought you''d keep dating Demi Moore," Ryan said jokingly.


    Hearing Ryan mentioning Demi Moore, Leonardo DiCaprio showed embarrassment, and deliberately lowered his voice and said, "I haven''t broken up with her."


    Ryan couldn''t help giving him a strange look.


    Hmm, very unique taste.


    Demi-Moore is not a model, but a Hollywood actress. She has starred in films such as "Ghost Love", "Ghost in the Sea of ??Justice", "****" and so on.


    When she starred in "****" in 1996, she received $12 million in salary.


    You read that right, $12 million.


    Demi Moore was regarded as a first-line actress in Hollywood in the 1990s, and her appearance and figure are definitely the top in Hollywood.


    However, she had three marriages, the third being Bruce Willis, who had recently divorced.


    Of course divorce is just a normal thing in Hollywood.


    It''s just that Demi Moore is a little older. She was born in 1962 and will soon be forty years old. She is 12 years older than Leonardo DiCaprio.


    Ryan remembers Leonardo DiCaprio dating Demi Moore since 1997 Leonardo DiCaprio had just starred in Titanic , becoming the most famous young idol in the world.


    Then, he was swallowed by Demi Moore, a sweet and delicious little fresh meat.


    As for whether this is one of the reasons Demi Moore and Bruce Willis divorced.


    Ryan is not sure.


    The chaos of Demi Moore''s private life is enough to make anyone dumbfounded, dating a lot of people, and attending various private parties for a long time.


    Even, male models are invited to spend the night in the villa to have **** together.


    There are almost too many people in Hollywood who have slept with her.


    Even without Leonardo DiCaprio, the marriage wouldn''t have lasted long.


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    "And what about Bundchen!" Ryan wondered what Leonardo DiCaprio would do with Gisele Bundchen.


    After all, he and Gisele - Bundchen is an open relationship, not some occasional partner.


    "She won''t mind."


    Leonardo DiCaprio shrugged his shoulders indifferently, and said, "She needs to use my fame to increase media exposure, not feelings."


    "Of course I won''t ask about her private life."


    To put it bluntly, it is nothing more than a transaction.


    In this respect, Ryan is very similar to Leonardo DiCaprio.


    Ryan showed a really so expression.


    In his previous life, Leonardo DiCaprio had dozens of girlfriends in decades, and almost all of them were beautiful models.


    If it is not a transaction, but a normal relationship.


    Even if I change a girlfriend every year, there will be less than sixty.


    Much of the time, Leonardo DiCaprio was dating several girlfriends at the same time.


    "It''s Naomi Campbell!"


    Ryan heard someone exclaimed, and couldn''t help but look up the runway. A very tall black female model was one of the models in today''s catwalk.


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    Although I don''t like Black Pearl very much, I have to admit that Naomi Campbell on the runway is very beautiful.


    Of course this is not the key.


    Crucially, she was also one of Leonardo DiCaprio''s contacts.


    Naomi-Campbell is recognized as one of the top five supermodels in the world, together with Naomi Campbell, Cindy-Crawford, Claudia-Schiffer, Linda-Evangelista, Chris Dee-Turlington is the same name.


    Even, many media ranked Naomi Campbell first.


    No matter in terms of identity or figure, Naomi Campbell is a good date.


    However, there was no interest in Ryan''s eyes, but a hint of disgust.


    There were too many scandals about Naomi-Campbell in her previous life, such as the blood diamond incident, the ban on the back, the heroine of the violent incident, and so on.


    "Better stay away from her."


    "This will make you one of the protagonists of a violent scandal." Ryan looked away.


    "I''m done with her a long time ago." Leonardo DiCaprio''s face was a little unnatural, "She became irritable, and it was driving people crazy."


    "It''s the best." Ryan didn''t say anything, got up and walked backstage.


    Backstage, he saw Adriana-Lima chatting with a very young model.


    Ryan recognized Miranda Kerr immediately. A very famous Victoria''s Secret Angel in her previous life.


    Miranda Kerr is different from most Victoria''s Secret Angels. She is only 1.75 meters tall, which is a little short for a supermodel.


    However, Ryan visually judged that Miranda Kerr was a bit shorter than Adriana Lima, probably not 1.75 meters, at most 1.72 meters.


    "Honey, you were absolutely wonderful just now."


    Ryan gave Adriana Lima a hug, then looked at Miranda Kerr and said, "Your friend?"


    "This is a friend I just met." Adriana Lima pushed Ryan away, put her arms around Miranda Kerr and said, "Miranda Kerr, a model from Australia."


    "I met the last time I was in Australia."


    "Hello, Mr. Gosling, I''m your fan." Miranda Kerr seemed a little nervous.


    "Wow, unexpectedly, I have such a beautiful fan." Ryan said exaggeratedly: "You can come with Lima for the premiere of the next film."


    "Really!" Miranda Kerr said in surprise, "Thank you, Mr. Gosling."


    Ryan smiled, not being fooled by Miranda Kerr''s sweet appearance.


    She was not much better than Gisele Bundchen, a very shrewd woman too.


    Most of Miranda Kerr''s fame in her previous life was obtained through hype and gossip.


    Among them, the elf prince Orlando-Bloom contributed the most. The two also had a marriage and a child.


    "Okay, Keer, I''m going to change my clothes first." Adriana Lima came to a changing room, opened the curtain and walked in. The space inside was very narrow, with only a few clothes hanging .


    Ryan looked around and found that there were such changing rooms all around, and he could faintly see models changing clothes in it, "A place full of temptations."


    "If you can''t help it." Adriana Lima said without looking back, "You can open it and have a look, they won''t mind."


    "Even, very happy to meet a Hollywood studio owner."


    "Forget it." Ryan withdrew his gaze.


    Not just any model fits his aesthetic, and he doesn''t want trouble.


    When Adriana Lima came out of the changing room, Ryan seemed to see Gisele Bundchen''s figure flash by.


    "How''s the San Gabriel Valley at night!"


    Ryan looked at the time, "We can have a taste of Chinese food."


    The San Gabriel Valley has anywhere from 600 to 800 Chinese restaurants serving any type of cuisine.


    "I haven''t eaten Chinese food for a long time." Adriana Lima seldom eats Chinese food, especially chili and other foods, which are simply natural enemies for models.


    "Then you can have a big meal today..." Before Ryan could finish speaking, a sweater was thrown out from the changing room at the side, and it landed on his shoulders, with a faint familiar smell.


    Ryan picked it up and saw a very beautiful dress, which felt pretty good, and was very familiar. It was the one Gisele-Bundchen was wearing just now Speechless.


    Adriana Lima rolled her eyes, "Damn it, someone threw underwear around again."


    "Sorry, Lima." Gisele Bundchen''s voice came from the changing room, "I accidentally threw it out just now."


    Hearing Gisele-Bundchen''s voice, Ryan looked at the still warm ** in his hand, and the ghost believed it was careless, "Be careful next time."


    Ryan hung the *** over the changing room, left the Four Seasons Hotel with Adriana Lima in his arms, and returned to the car.


    "She did it on purpose." Adriana Lima sat on the co-pilot, frowning slightly, and said, "Victoria''s Secret signs a batch of models every year, and she is the most anxious among all the newly signed models. One of the most famous."


    "She wants to be like Cindy, a supermodel recognized around the world, not an ordinary Victoria''s Secret Angel."


    "I don''t like her like this, though."


    "Everyone has the right to pursue the ideal." Ryan started the car and left the underground parking lot, and said, "Even if it seems unscrupulous sometimes."


    "By the way." He turned around and glanced at Adriana Lima, "Lima, how is your driving skill!"


    "What?" Adriana Lima was stunned for a moment before she reacted and said, "It''s not bad."


    "However, I usually don''t drive a lot."


    "Then you need to drive a few more times." Ryan said meaningfully.


    Christmas is coming soon, and he needs to prepare some nice Christmas presents.


    On this point, Ryan has always been generous.


    It''s something recognized throughout Hollywood.

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    With Christmas approaching, Hollywood ushered in a new era, one that belongs to the "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" era.


    From "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace" and "Inception" released in 1999 to "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in 2000, the global box office of three consecutive films exceeded 800 million US dollars.


    Prior to this, there were only two films, "Titanic" and "Independence Day", with a global box office of more than 800 million US dollars.


    Among them, "Titanic" is the only film with a global box office of more than 1 billion US dollars.


    It can be said that a film with a global box office of 800 million US dollars is one level, a box office below 800 million US dollars is one level, and a film with a box office of more than 800 million US dollars is another level.


    However, where Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone goes at the box office, it could be a second "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" or even "Titanic."


    With the end of the four-day holiday, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" ushered in the first working day.


    At the same time, the film also ushered in a test.


    On Monday, the box office of the film fell sharply, with a drop of more than 67%. The single-day box office fell below 10 million US dollars, and it only received 6.64 million US dollars at the box office, which is somewhat regrettable.


    Weekday "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" doesn''t do as well as "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring."


    However, the film''s box office rose astonishingly on Tuesday, rising 15 percent to $7.65 million.


    On Wednesday, the film''s box office trend rose again, and it was a sharp increase, with an increase of more than 65%. It took only one day to harvest 12.64 million US dollars at the box office.


    The media watching was full of surprises, and even many staff members of Orion Films couldn''t help being amazed.


    Except for Monday, the two consecutive working days saw increases, which is enough to show that the box office trend of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" will be very healthy.


    The box office of the film fell slightly on Thursday, with a single-day box office of 12.25 million US dollars.


    After four consecutive working days, the cumulative box office of the film reached 39.18 million US dollars, with an average difference of only a few hundred thousand US dollars, which can reach 10 million US dollars at the box office.


    Starting from the next weekend, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" once again showed the power of the golden iron triangle.


    The box office went up 87% on Friday, earning $22.98 million at the box office, $21.08 million on Saturday, and $13.41 million on Sunday.


    In the three days of the next weekend, the film received another 57.47 million US dollars in votes, including the 39.18 million US dollars box office in the four working days. Able to cross the $100 million mark.


    The accumulated box office in North America reached 207.8 million US dollars.


    At the same time, the overseas box office also ushered in big sales, and the cumulative box office in the UK reached 54.27 million US dollars.


    Germany broke its first-week box office record with $18.7 million.


    Austria, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland also set opening records.


    The most surprising thing is that the box office of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" reached 60.9 million US dollars in the first weekend in 31 overseas countries, once again creating a box office record.


    It broke box office records in Australia, Greece, Israel, Japan ($12.5 million), New Zealand and Spain.


    However, the miracle created by "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" is far from over.


    According to the predictions of Orion Films and Warner Bros., in the next weekend, overseas box office will earn more than 60 million US dollars.


    For a time, the worldwide sales of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" became inevitable.


    The only thing that puzzles the media is whether the North American box office of "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" can surpass that of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and win this year''s North American box office ranking.


    Until early December, when "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" set off a magical frenzy around the world.


    Orion Films has begun preparations for a large-scale concert with the theme of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.


    This is a warm-up for the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" in May next year.


    In addition, there is also the public relations promotion of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" being nominated for an Oscar.


    As the first film in the trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", it is almost impossible to win any important awards.


    More for the third installment, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.


    In fact, even without the promotion of Orion Films, with the influence created by the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and its contribution to Hollywood, the Future Academy will inevitably award important awards to "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    With the preparations for the concert, the first trailer of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" officially landed on major TV stations in Europe and America.


    At the same time, the release date of the film was officially announced. The first weekend in May 2001


    At the same time, the trailer of "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" also began to land on North American TV stations.


    As soon as the trailers of the two films came out, Orion Films immediately became a hot topic in the media and on the Internet.


    "Wow, G.I. Ops: Rise of Cobra''s heroine is Charlize Theron!"


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Rider of the Two Towers is finally here."


    "I''m looking forward to the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", and "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" is also a masterpiece."


    The global sales of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", as well as the trailers of "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".


    For movie fans all over the world, Orion Films has become one of the seven major Hollywood film companies, and has become the only new giant in Hollywood since the 1990s.


    But other Hollywood studios are sad.


    ��First weekend in May!��


    The film crew of "The Mummy Returns" was full of sadness, and the director of the film, Stephen Sommers, frowned, "I have confirmed with Orion Films that the specific release time of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is May 4."


    Ever since Orion Films officially announced the release time of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", what he has been worrying about has finally come.


    "It''s the same as the release time initially set by Universal Pictures." He couldn''t imagine that "The Return of the Mummy" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Trooper of the Two Towers" would be released at the same time.


    Although "The Mummy Returns" is the sequel film of "The Mummy" The global box office of the first "Mummy" reached 415 million US dollars.


    But "The Return of the Mummy" needs to face the second part of the trilogy produced by Orion Films, "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers". "The Mummy" more than doubled its global box office.


    What''s more, "Gladiator" jointly produced by DreamWorks and Universal Pictures last year met with "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring". The two epic themes were released at the same time, which almost caused DreamWorks to vomit blood.


    Even if DreamWorks chose to postpone the release time of "Gladiator", it was still hit by "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    It has been less than a year since "The Return of the Mummy", also produced by Universal Pictures, will be released at the same time as "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", and it is another two epic films.


    Stephen Sommers wondered if Orion was interested in targeting Universal.


    Of course, as the most competitive summer file every year, the collision of the release schedules of two films is an unavoidable thing in itself.


    "Stephen, what are you going to do!" Rachel Weisz, the heroine of the film, couldn''t help asking.


    "I will contact Universal Pictures to change the film''s release date." Stephen Sommers said without hesitation: "I don''t think Universal Pictures would like to see "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" be released at the same time."


    John Logan was silent for a while, and said: "Then there are only two options left before us. The first is to postpone the release time just like "Gladiator."


    "In this way, "The Return of the Mummy", which is also an epic film, will face critical eyes from the audience, unless we choose to release it in advance."


    "That would lose the summer slot, though."

 Chapter 414： sandra bullock

    Best Hollywood Text Volume Chapter 414 Sandra Bullock


    Coming out of the Lamborghini sales hall, Sofia Coppola showed a very speechless expression, "Okay, who are you going to give it to!"


    "Do you need to calculate it for you!"


    A few days ago, Ryan ordered several supercars in one go as Christmas gifts.


    For this, millions of dollars were spent.


    Looking at the speechless Sofia Coppola, Ryan shrugged his shoulders, opened the car door and sat in, "If you like, I can also give you one as a Christmas present."


    In fact, the price of each sports car is not as expensive as imagined.


    The most expensive one is less than $1.1 million, and the rest are around $800,000 to $900,000.


    For Ryan, it was just a small fortune.


    The director''s income alone is enough to buy a lot of expensive sports cars.


    "Forget it."


    Sofia Coppola chose to refuse without hesitation, "I don''t want to appear on the lace news."


    "Especially with you."


    With the level of the Los Angeles paparazzi, it is not difficult to dig out the news that Ryan spent millions of dollars ordering a sports car as a Christmas present.


    It is estimated that it will not be long before the names of the owners of the sports cars will be exposed on the lace news.


    "OK, let''s get down to business."


    Ryan told Daniel Green to start the car and leave, "Reject the premiere of Silence of the Lambs 2 for me."


    "In February, I plan to take a break."


    "The Silence of the Lambs 2" is not a project of Orion Pictures, but a sequel film project of MGM, with an investment of up to 87 million US dollars.


    The box office of the original version of this film was not bad, so Ryan chose to keep it.


    In addition to "The Silence of the Lambs 2", there is also a spin-off film "Red Dragon" that has already begun preparations for the crew.


    However, this film has nothing to do with Orion Pictures or MGM, it is a film invested by Universal Pictures.


    The original version of "Young Hannibal" was produced by MGM, starring a very famous Chinese actor.


    Sofia Coppola agreed, "Except for "The Silence of the Lambs 2", there are no important things in the whole of February."


    "However, for the premiere of G.I. Ops: Rise of Cobra in March, you''ll need to be there in person."


    It''s not that "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" is more invested than "The Silence of the Lambs 2", Ryan must be present.


    Rather, "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" is related to the cooperation between the Pentagon and the military, and even a recruitment advertisement. As the owner of Orion Pictures, Ryan must be present.


    "Remind me when the time comes." Ryan knew the importance of "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra".


    Sofia Coppola seemed to suddenly remember something, and said, "Stephen wants to see you, it seems that he wants to talk about the release schedule of the two films."


    "Universal Pictures intends to advance the release time of "The Mummy Returns" to mid-March, which is very close to the release time of "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra."


    "Tell him that the release date of "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" will not change." Ryan didn''t look surprised.


    As an epic film, "The Return of the Mummy" will inevitably have a staggered release schedule with "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers".


    The only thing that surprised him was that Universal Pictures actually gave up the summer schedule and chose to release it in advance.


    He also thought that Universal Pictures would release "The Mummy Returns" in July and August.


    In this way, even if the release date of Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is staggered, it will still face the impact of the 9/11 incident.


    In fact, it''s not that Ryan didn''t think about advancing the release schedule of "Rush Hour 3" and "Tomb Raider 2" to avoid the 9/11 incident as much as possible.


    It''s just that in this way, he needs to face a difficult problem and must find a suitable reason.


    Otherwise, once the 9/11 incident broke out, he would definitely face inquiries from the Pentagon and the FBI.


    The Pentagon and the FBI are not easy to fool.


    In desperation, Ryan could only choose to pinch his nose and continue to release according to the original schedule, at most mentioning the release time of one to two weeks.


    Fortunately, the main box office of "Rush Hour 3" and "Tomb Raider 2" is concentrated in the first few weeks, and the long-term box office trend will not be very good, otherwise he will have to vomit blood.


    This is also helpless.


    The car was parked outside the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Ryan and Sofia Coppola got off the car, ignored the media reporters on both sides, and walked straight into the hotel.


    Under the guidance of Warner Bros. staff, we came to a very spacious open-air banquet hall with a very beautiful swimming pool next to it.


    This is the premiere of "Beauty Pageant Undercover". In the form of an open-air party, there will even be a beauty pageant show. Charlize Theron and several female actors in the film will restore the beauty contest in the film.


    The reason is very simple. The budget of the entire film "Beauty Undercover" is only 45 million US dollars, which is not considered a large-scale commercial film. Even if Warner Bros. is very optimistic about this film, it is impossible to spend a lot of publicity expenses to hold a large-scale premiere Mode.


    Besides, the premiere in front of us is itself a good publicity point, especially the restoration of the beauty pageant, which will definitely attract the attention of a lot of media and the public.


    "Excuse me, can I sit down!"


    Hearing this, Ryan turned around and saw a very unexpected person, Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock.


    She has starred in blockbuster films such as "Love at Second Sight" and "Speed".


    Among them, the most impressive one in her previous life should be "Gravity". Not only did she get a salary of 20 million U.S. dollars, but she also got 15% of the box office share. She earned at least 70 million U.S. dollars in revenue.


    A ridiculously high number.


    She was also a competitor for Charlize Theron''s audition for "Beauty Undercover".


    By the way, the original "Beauty Undercover" was directed by Sandra Bullock.


    "Hello, Miss Sandra!"


    Ryan looked at Sandra Bullock, who was wearing a very beautiful evening dress, with a flash of surprise, "Of course."


    "Thank you." Sandra Bullock sat down very gracefully.


    Her long and flowing curly hair is draped over her shoulders, covered with a layer of light makeup, well-applied eye shadow, and her watery red lips are **** and seductive; her low-cut dress exposes her pair of breasts,


    The men who passed by couldn''t help but widen their eyeballs. The off-white dress made her already fair skin look even more tender, and her slender legs and exquisite high heels perfectly modified her small waist.


    "Miss Sandra, your outfit today is very charming." Ryan admired.


    It can be said that almost any first-line female star in Hollywood has a good face and a proud figure.


    Sandra Bullock is one of the best.


    "I am very honored to be praised by Mr. Gosling." Sandra Bullock smiled, feeling very happy.


    "I''m just telling the truth." Ryan sized up Sandra Bullock and then looked away.


    The two chatted without a word.


    His admiration just now was indeed sincere.


    Although Sandra Bullock is no longer young, she is well maintained and there are no wrinkles on her face.


    Of course he had no interest in Sandra Bullock, who was over 35 years old.


    "Sorry, Miss Sandra, I have to leave for a while."


    Ryan saw Charlize Theron walking over in a pink dress, said goodbye, got up and greeted her.


    Seeing this, Sandra Bullock''s beautiful eyes flashed a trace of unwillingness, and she cursed "bitch" in a low voice


    She was annoyed that Charlize Theron snatched her role in "Beauty Undercover."


    Although he performed well in Sandra Bullock''s "Love at Second Sight" and "Speed".


    But in recent years, Sandra Bullock''s career has not improved.


    The main reason is that "Speed ????2: Surprise at Sea" was released at the box office and even became a box office bomb.


    With an investment of up to 160 million US dollars, the box office in North America was only 48.06 million US dollars, and the overseas box office was still able to gain 110 million US dollars.


    However, the investment in the film was as high as 160 million US dollars. Facing the global box office of 164 million US dollars, it is almost impossible for the film production company 20th Century Fox to recover the cost.


    Sandra Bullock, who starred in the film, couldn''t help but fell into a trough in her career. Even "Beauty Undercover", which was finally received, was snatched by Charlize Theron.


    Naturally, she would not be reconciled, otherwise she would have come here to sit down just now.

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    The risk of an original movie far exceeds that of an adapted movie and a sequel movie, which is a recognized thing in Hollywood


    When Ryan chose the release time, he deliberately avoided those adaptations and sequels, as well as the best-selling movies in his memory.


    For example, he would never take an original film like "Inception" to be released at the same time as "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", which has a huge box office appeal.

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    Ryan not only saw Charlize-Theron, but also Adwal-Aginui-Aigbaji, Christopher-Ecclestone and others.


    "Hello, Mr. Gosling!"


    Tony Raines stepped forward and said with a very serious face, "Congratulations to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" for being a hit."


    "Thank you." Ryan said thank you politely.


    "But..." Tony Raines said very regretfully: "This film belongs to Hollywood, not a film that truly belongs to Britain. The commercial element is too heavy, so it won''t do much in the awards."


    "Hopefully, for the next series, Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. can consider artistic achievements, not just business."


    Ryan gave him a strange look, then turned to Charlize-Theron and asked, "Who is he?"


    "Mr. Tony Raines is a famous British film critic." Charlize Theron revealed a trace of helplessness.


    A British film critic!


    Ryan suddenly understood, "Sorry, Mr. Tony Raines."


    "Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. have their own shooting plans, and will not consider your suggestion for the time being."


    After finishing speaking, Ryan pulled Charlize Theron and turned away, leaving Tony Raines with an ugly face.


    He''s not in the mood to talk nonsense to a British film critic.


    Besides, he already knew who Tony Raines was.


    In his previous life, Tony Raines liked to talk about independent films in various countries, including the status and development of independent films on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Very ridiculous thing.


    "You should have been a little more tactful just now, he is well-known in British film critic circles." Charlize-Theron knew it would be like this.


    She knew that Ryan didn''t like film critics, and even hated them.


    "Do you want me to talk to him about art?"


    Ryan smiled, "Film critics are a group that is about to be eliminated, and art films will never become mainstream Hollywood films."


    "Audiences and studios want movies for the masses, not art for the minority."


    Instead of awards and art, Hollywood relies on commercial films with ever-larger investments.


    Even, Oscar''s ratings have been declining year by year, and the academy had to make some compromises to commercial films.


    Commercial films such as "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" may not win major awards.


    But definitely get nominated for some technical awards.


    Only with the participation of these popular commercial films can the Oscars attract enough viewers to stop the downward trend in ratings.


    To put it bluntly, this is also for commercial purposes.


    "Charlie, don''t care about the film critics." Ryan put his arms around Charlize-Theron''s waist, enjoying the slippery feeling, "The group of film critics is worthless in front of commercial public relations."


    Not surprisingly, "Gladiator" will become the biggest winner of this Oscar.


    However, "Gladiator" does not rely on any art, but the powerful commercial public relations of DreamWorks and Universal Pictures.


    At the end of the premiere, Ryan and Charlize Theron returned to the Bel-Air mansion and couldn''t wait to turn on the TV.


    "I thought Orion Films wouldn''t get into the TV production business."


    Charlize Theron was lying on the sofa, with a pair of slender legs exposed under the evening dress, "The Walking Dead?"


    "This is a zombie drama!"


    Charlize Theron was a little curious, "Similar to the plot of "Night of the Living Dead"!"


    Zombie culture is very popular in Europe and the United States. "Night of the Living Dead" is the earliest zombie-themed film, which was shot in 1967.


    However, Charlize Theron grew up in South Africa and doesn''t know much about zombie culture.


    "Somewhat similar, but not exactly the same."


    Ryan sat down next to Charlize Theron, "Orion Films intends to make it into a series, and the whole storyline will be very long."


    "It is mainly shot around the two themes of survival and exploration, and "Night of the Living Dead" is more like a thriller movie."


    To put it bluntly, it is how to survive and find various supplies under the situation of zombie siege.


    In the middle, there will be some zombie attacks, human nature and other plots interspersed.


    Charlize Theron, who was listening, frowned, and couldn''t help but rubbed her temples, "Compared to zombies, I prefer warmer family dramas."


    Ryan smiled. The various zombies in "The Walking Dead" really don''t please women very much.


    "Charlie, you can take a bath first."


    He looked at the time, and it was almost ten o''clock, "By the time you come out of the bathroom, it''s probably over."


    Comcast''s cable network and Time Warner''s Turner Television Network set a broadcast time slot at ten o''clock in the evening.


    Like the original The Walking Dead, the first episode is only a pilot.


    If the ratings live up to expectations, the next episode will be rescheduled to a Friday or Saturday prime-time slot.


    The prime time for American television shows is seven to ten in the evening.


    "Good advice."


    Charlize Theron sat up and kissed Ryan, and said in a seductive tone, "I''ll go upstairs to take a milk bath first."


    After finishing speaking, Charlize Theron got up and walked towards the second floor, leaving Ryan with a beautiful back.


    Ryan looked at Charlize-Theron''s back and rolled his eyes helplessly. He had to teach her a lesson tonight.


    In fact, Ryan was not the only one sitting in front of the TV and waiting. Many senior managers and staff of Orion Films, etc., almost all sat anxiously in front of the TV, waiting for the broadcast of "The Walking Dead".


    Even more nervous than when a large-scale commercial film was released.


    Once "The Walking Dead" succeeds, it will mark Orion Pictures'' formal entry into the television program production industry.


    For an ambitious film company, this is far more important than the success of a film.


    Besides, the production cost of "The Walking Dead" is not low at all. The production price of each episode is as high as $1.5 million, although it is not as good as the original version''s $1.65 million per episode.


    But don''t forget, it''s 2000 and the original The Walking Dead came out in 2010.


    There is a ten-year gap between the two. Taking into account inflation and the depreciation of the dollar, the production cost of Orion Films is much higher than that of the original version.


    There are only six episodes of "The Walking Dead", and Orion Pictures paid $9 million for it, enough to shoot a low-budget movie.


    "Sophia!"


    Looking at the disgusting zombies on the TV, Amanda Cadenet stared fiercely at the innocent Sofia Coppola, "Is this the TV program produced by Orion Films you said?"


    "God, I really shouldn''t come here, just like you tricked me into acting as a model last time."


    "Amanda." Sofia Coppola put her arms around Amanda Cadenet with a smile, "They are not in Los Angeles anyway."


    "I can only find you."


    Amanda Cadenet is a friend of Sofia Coppola who has known her for many years. She also served as a model for Sofia Coppola''s clothing company.


    By the way, Amanda Cadenet is a model and TV host herself.


    "It''s literally a horror movie."


    Amanda Cadenet was a little mad, "You know, I never watch horror movies."


    "It''s not a horror movie, it''s a zombie." Sofia Coppola defended.


    Amanda Cadenet rolled her eyes in anger. In her eyes, "The Walking Dead" is a horror movie.


    "Okay, how about treating you to a big meal tomorrow?"


    Sofia Coppola glanced at the TV from the corner of her eye and saw the **** scene of shooting zombies. Her stomach churns, and she quickly said, "For example, French food or Chinese food."


    "At least three meals." Amanda Cadenet said through gritted teeth.


    "Deal." Sofia Coppola immediately agreed.


    The plot of the first episode of "The Walking Dead" was very long, lasting more than an hour. When the broadcast ended, it was already past eleven o''clock.


    Amanda Cadenet finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Remember to tell me the ratings tomorrow."


    "If possible, I will try to mention it in the program."


    Comcast''s cable TV network and Time Warner''s Turner TV network will have to wait until tomorrow at the earliest to calculate the ratings. If it is slow, it will take one to two weeks.


    On the afternoon of the second day, Orion Pictures got an approximate ratings.


    "Based on data collected by two television networks via return telephone interviews."


    John Denise said with some disbelief: "The number of online users is about 6.5 million, and many viewers expressed that they would continue to follow the show."


    6.5 million!


    Sofia Coppola''s eyes widened, "It''s definitely 6.5 million!"


    John-Denise shrugged, "Based on the existing statistics of ratings, there are inevitably some errors."


    "But the minimum number of online viewers for "The Walking Dead" will not be lower than 6 million."


    Ryan was only slightly surprised, then calmed down, "There is no need to be so surprised, 6.5 million online viewers are nothing for a popular TV show."


    The number of online viewers of some popular TV programs in the United States can often exceed 30 million.


    As for how much moisture there is!


    That''s hard to say.


    "It''s nothing!"


    Sofia Coppola took a deep breath. "Comcast doesn''t have as many cable subscribers as you think, and Turner has even fewer subscribers."


    "It''s not even as good as the ABC TV network when put together."


    "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," produced by the ABC network, averaged 29 million viewers a night.


    Speaking of this, she showed a look of pity, "Even if we didn''t cooperate with ABC TV network, we could choose CBS TV network."


    The CBS television network is the Columbia Broadcasting Corporation.


    However, it is not owned by Sony, but by Viacom, the parent company of Paramount.


    "The terms of cooperation between Comcast and Turner TV Network are very good, and we only signed a one-season cooperation." The purpose of Ryan''s choice of cooperation with Comcast and Turner TV Network is very simple.


    Orion Pictures is also one of Comcast''s shareholders, and Comcast is about to become the largest broadband provider in the United States, which will be of great help to Netflix''s future development.


    What''s more, just like what he said just now, the conditions of cooperation between Comcast and Turner Television Network are very favorable.


    If it were the ABC TV network or the CBS TV network, it would be almost impossible to give such superior cooperation conditions.


    After all, Orion Pictures is only a newcomer in TV program production.


    "Is there anything else besides ratings?" Ryan asked John Denise.


    "Comcast and Turner Networks are hoping to add an episode or two to Christmas Eve and Christmas."


    John-Denise put down the file in his hand and continued: "The remaining few episodes will be adjusted to Friday''s prime time broadcast."


    The broadcast mode of American TV series is different from that on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. There is no one broadcast every day, but weekly broadcasts. At most one episode will be broadcast every week, and one more episode will be broadcast unless it is an important holiday.


    In the United States, if you want to follow a six-episode American TV series, you need at least a month or more, which is simply cheating.


    If it was put on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, it would be scolded to death. A 40-episode TV series would take more than half a year.


    Of course, the number of episodes of American TV dramas will not be many, and they will generally be controlled within twelve episodes.


    "Yes." Ryan thought for a while and said, "An extra episode can be added on Christmas Day."


    "Okay, let them know." John-Denise agreed and turned to leave the office.


    "If Shonda Rhimes comes over later, she can come up directly." Ryan mentioned a very unfamiliar name, Shonda Rhimes, to Sofia Coppola.


    Sanda-Rhames is a black woman who was admitted to the University of Southern California School of Film for a master''s degree, and is considered half of Ryan''s alumni.


    This time Sanda-Rhames came over because a tutor from the University of Southern California Film School personally called Ryan to introduce him.


    Hearing Sanda-Rhames'' name, Ryan immediately agreed.


    She is not only an editor, but also a director and producer herself, and has served as a screenwriter in the crews of "Flying Across the Galaxy Dream" and "Crossing the Country Road".


    Among them, "Across the Country Road" is the debut novel of Britney Spears.


    In the end, this popular singer did not choose to stay in Orion Films, a small record company, but chose to sign with a large record company.


    In this regard, Ryan didn''t hold back too much. Orion Pictures'' focus is not on music records, and it can''t meet Britney Spears'' request.


    Back to the topic, Shonda Rhimes is here this time to promote a script, a script related to medical themes.


    "How''s the theater attendance!"


    Just after participating in a publicity event, Charlize Theron returned to the hotel, looking a little nervous.


    On December 22, "Beauty Undercover" was released on a large scale in North America, with 2,668 movie theaters opening on the first day.


    A film with an investment of only 45 million U.S. dollars got the opening scale of 2,665 movie theaters during the Christmas period.


    It is enough to show that Warner Bros. and theater companies are optimistic about the commercial prospects of the film.


    "It''s not bad." Helen said optimistically, "The box office on the first day should reach 3 million US dollars."


    Only $3 million!


    Charlize-Theron shook her head, slightly disappointed, compared to the first-day box office of several films she starred in, it was less than one-third.


    Perhaps "Beauty Undercover" will be the film she starred in with the lowest box office on the first day.


    "Charlie, take it easy."


    Looking at Charlize-Theron''s somewhat disappointed look, Helen explained: "Although this film has added a lot of action plots, it is still an action comedy film on the whole, and the lower box office at the premiere does not have much impact , the key is the long-term box office trend."


    "Besides, you still have "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra."


    G.I. Ops: Rise of Cobra is set to release in March.


    This is a very thorough action film, with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, supported by the Pentagon and the military.


    Even if the box office of "Beauty Undercover" is not satisfactory, as long as "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra" can sell well, Charlize Theron can still maintain her status as a first-line actress.


    "I''m at most an important supporting role in this film." Charlize Theron has seen the internal test screening of "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra". The scene is very hot, and it is definitely a classic commercial film.


    It''s a pity that there are not many shots of her in the film.


    "Even if you don''t have many roles, you are still the heroine."


    "This is very important to you, and..."


    Helen pushed the glasses on the bridge of her nose, "Orion Pictures already has plans to shoot "Resident Evil" and "Charlie''s Angels."


    "Currently, Milla Jovovich is the only candidate for the heroine of "Resident Evil". If there is no accident, it will be difficult for you to get this role."


    "The other "Charlie''s Angels" is positioned as a large-scale commercial film I will mention it to Ryan at that time."


    "And Deadly Violet."


    Ryan does not plan to shoot the film anytime soon.


    The box office of the original version of "Deadly Violet" is not very good, whether it is the box office in North America or overseas, it can only be described as dismal.


    Therefore, Ryan plans to wait for the box office market on the other side of the Pacific to mature, to co-produce under the name of Golden Harvest, add a few Chinese and Japanese actors, and focus on the box office market on the other side of the Pacific and Japan.


    It''s best to wait until around 2009-2010, when Kuzeki''s box office across the Pacific surges in capacity.


    In the previous life, many hit films in North America relied on the box office market across the Pacific Ocean to sell well, even exceeding US$100 million at the box office.


    There are many such examples.


    If it weren''t for the various restrictions on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Hollywood film companies would inevitably usher in a new peak period.


    Right now, Hollywood studios can only get 13% of the box office share from the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and it will increase to 25% in a few years.


    Remember it is twenty-five percent after tax.


    That is, for 100 yuan box office, 5% to 5 yuan will be allocated to the special fund for film industry development; 3.3% to 3.3 yuan for related taxes and fees, and 25% of the remaining 91.7 yuan is Hollywood The film company''s commission is about 22 yuan.


    Of course, there are workarounds, such as investing in theaters on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and co-produced films.


    In contrast, the box office share of North American theater companies is a step-by-step,


    In the first week of release, the film distribution company can get more than 80% of the box office, and the theater company''s income mainly comes from the profit from selling popcorn and drinks.


    In the next few weeks, the theater company''s share ratio will gradually increase.


    In fact, the split of the box office has always been one of the focuses of trade disputes.

 Chapter 416： chinese

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    "Hello, Ms. Shonda."


    Seeing a not very tall, slightly fat black woman walking in, Ryan very politely invited her to sit down.


    "If possible, I''d like to read the script first." Ryan didn''t go straight to the point.


    "Okay." Sanda Rhimes sat down very quietly, and took out a script from her briefcase.


    Ryan reached out to take the script and flipped through it and asked, "Ms. Shanda, why did you think of creating a medical-themed script!"


    In his previous life, Ryan had studied many Hollywood movies, and he could silently write out the outline of the main line of the movie with his memory.


    American dramas are different.


    Not to mention, it is impossible for him to watch so many American dramas, the length of the plot alone is enough to make him blind.


    What''s more, many American dramas involve a lot of professional knowledge.


    For example, the script that Shonda-Rhames just handed over, even if he casually flipped through two pages, Ryan saw a lot of professional knowledge about medicine.


    Especially technical jargon, which can make most editors dumbfounded.


    "When I was in high school, I have been volunteering in the hospital, so I know the hospital very well."


    Sanda-Rhames showed a look of reminiscence, as if recalling the scene in high school, "Many plots of the characters in the script were the ideas I got at that time."


    "A legendary inspiration." Ryan praised sincerely.


    Don''t look at Sanda Rhimes now, she doesn''t have much fame.


    But in her previous life, she was well-known in the industry, and was called the queen of American drama screenwriters by many media. She has created popular American dramas such as "Grey''s Anatomy", "Scandal", and "How to Get Away with Law".


    In addition, she is also a female academic bully. She studied at Dartmouth College and received her bachelor''s degree there.


    Dartmouth College is one of the eight prestigious Ivy League schools in the United States.


    After graduating from university, she was admitted to the Film School of the University of Southern California, and she and Ryan are half alumni.


    Ryan probably flipped through the script, looked up at Shonda-Rhames and asked, "Ms. Shonda, Orion Pictures has just been involved in TV program production for a short time, and there is no independent TV network to support it."


    "So I can only give you two options. One is that Orion Films will buy out all the copyrights of the script at a reasonable price. The other is to co-produce and shoot with Orion Films as a producer."


    The first cooperation method is very simple, and the only advantage is that you can get a script buyout fee immediately.


    Another way of cooperation is to cooperate with Orion Films as a producer and share the income of the entire project.


    The downside is that once it becomes a hit drama.


    Then Shonda-Rhames will need to be tied to the chariot of Orion Films for a long time in the future.


    Hearing the two cooperation methods mentioned by Ryan, Shonda Rhimes did not hesitate for long before making a choice, "I need to be the producer of this show."


    "No problem." Ryan put down the script in his hand, agreed and said: "In addition, you can start preparing the crew at any time, and Orion Pictures will be responsible for the rest."


    Shonda-Rhames nodded, and the two began to discuss the details of their cooperation and filming plans.


    List such as treatment, funds, crew preparation, audition, shooting location and character personality in the script, etc.


    The level of cumbersomeness is not as simple as preparing a Hollywood film crew.


    In particular, the selection of main actors must not only conform to the character settings in the script, but also ensure that they can play for a long time in the future.


    Hollywood films are, at best, trilogies.


    But there are more than a dozen seasons of American dramas.


    The original version of "Grey''s Anatomy" was produced from 2004, broadcasted in early 2005, and broadcast in the eleventh season in 2014. It took ten years.


    It''s simply impossible in Hollywood.


    "Choose an Asian as an important female supporting role!" Ryan rubbed his chin, lost in thought.


    There are a large number of Asian, African, and Latino actors in American dramas, most of whom are supporting roles.


    The actor Sandra Oh who played Christina Yang in the original "Grey''s Anatomy" is an Asian actor.


    It''s just that she is not a Chinese actor, but a Korean actor.


    "Adding an Asian supporting role can increase the number of Asian audiences." Shonda Rhimes is not only planning to add an Asian actor.


    It is also planned to cast African-American and Latino actors to attract minority audiences.


    "Can."


    "Let Golden Harvest select some Chinese actors from the audition list." Ryan did not consider Hollywood Asian actors.


    Choose to pick directly from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Bay of Bay, across the Pacific.


    Sanda-Rhames opened her mouth, looking a bit hesitant.


    Compared with Chinese actors, she would prefer a Korean or Japanese actor to play the role.


    After all, South Korea and Japan are one of the important markets for American dramas.


    In contrast, Singapore and Malaysia are sparsely populated and their markets are small. The markets for American dramas in Xiangjiang and Wanwan are not very large, and it is rare to buy popular American dramas on the other side of the Pacific However, Shonda-Rhames I didn''t say much, and it''s not impossible to choose a Chinese actor.


    The two talked until after five o''clock before Shonda-Rhames left.


    After Christmas, she will officially sign a cooperation agreement with Orion Films, and start preparing for the filming around March.


    After looking at the time, Ryan asked someone to notify Jiahe, and then he got up and left the office.


    The audition list of actors that Golden Harvest needs to select is not only the American drama "Grey''s Anatomy", but also the second season of "The Walking Dead" and "Charlie''s Angels" that are about to be filmed.


    "Grey''s Anatomy" and "The Walking Dead" are only supporting roles, and the conditions can be relaxed.


    "Charlie''s Angels" is one of the three protagonists in the film, and the investment of the entire project is as high as more than 100 million US dollars.


    The requirements for audition actors are very high.


    Once the news reaches Xiangjiang, it will inevitably cause quite a stir.


    However, Ryan did not plan to choose a big-name Chinese female star, but wanted to choose a newcomer with solid skills.


    In this way, not only can the salary be saved, but also excessive demands can be avoided.


    Orion Pictures will never allow such a disturbance caused by Liu Yuling, the star of the original "Charlie''s Angels", to happen.


    How much an actor is paid is determined by the actor''s own commercial value, not his race.


    Actors who have never appeared in large-scale commercial films are naturally impossible to get high pay.


    Jackie Chan, who is also a Chinese actor, has a basic salary of more than 15 million US dollars.


    This is not comparable at all.


    However, the English requirement alone keeps most of the newcomers from the other side of the Pacific at the door. Unless it is necessary, there are very few actors on the other side of the Pacific who specialize in learning English, and they must also reach the level of normal conversation.

 Chapter 417： Li Meiqi

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    The ratings of the first episode of "The Walking Dead" reached 6.5 million online viewers, which attracted a lot of attention.


    Especially on the Internet, many netizens are talking about the plot of the first episode of "The Walking Dead".


    "Oh my god, this movie is so scary, I can''t imagine the scene of the zombie siege in the end times."


    "The zombies in "The Walking Dead" are so cool. This is the real zombie drama. It''s unbelievable that this zombie drama is actually produced by Orion Pictures."


    "Who can tell me who is the creator of this zombie drama? Is it Ryan Gosling!"


    Obviously "The Walking Dead" has a lot of support from the audience.


    Most of them are concentrated in adult audiences aged 18-49.


    That''s good news for Orion Pictures.


    According to the conclusions drawn by the survey agency, although the ratings of "The Walking Dead" are far inferior to "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire".


    But "The Walking Dead" has its own advantages. The theme of zombies is easy to get the support of loyal audiences. In addition, Orion Pictures is good at serializing films, so it will definitely be able to continue to achieve commercial success.


    Unlike Hollywood movies, any popular American drama can generate continuous income.


    Even at the rate of one season per year, the original "The Walking Dead" can be filmed for 11 years, bringing in a lot of money every year.


    The annual revenue from The Walking Dead will be staggering.


    Compared with the ratings of "The Walking Dead", it is even surprising enough.


    The first-day box office of "Beauty Undercover" starring Charlize Theron can only be described as mediocre.


    In North America, it earned $4.16 million at the box office on its first day.


    Much higher than the estimated $3 million.


    It grossed $4.32 million on Saturday and $1.81 million on Sunday.


    After three days in the first weekend, the box office was only US$10.04 million.


    It wasn''t a box office hit, nor was it a bad one.


    After all, the film investment is only 45 million US dollars.


    According to the current box office trend, at least this film will not lose money.


    On Christmas Eve on Monday, it again took in $3.8 million at the box office.


    On Christmas Day, it earned $4.72 million at the box office.


    During the five days of release, the cumulative box office of the film reached 18.57 million US dollars.


    The film production company Warner Bros. finally decided to increase the publicity budget and asked the theater company to increase the film screening rate.


    Ever since, the next weekend ushered in an explosion, with a box office of 5.29 million US dollars on Friday and 5.61 million US dollars on Saturday. By the end of Sunday, the cumulative box office of the film reached 41.78 million US dollars.


    Charlize Theron breathed a sigh of relief.


    With the North American box office trend of "Beauty Pageant Undercover", it is entirely possible to hit the $100 million mark, which will not only allow her to secure her position as a first-line actress, but even take a step forward.


    What makes people speechless is that as soon as Christmas is over, Ryan once again becomes the front page headline on the lace news.


    Ryan didn''t care about that.


    "This is the audition list of actors sent by Golden Harvest."


    "If possible, it is best to send someone to Xiangjiang."


    In Extended Lincoln, Jon Fertimer took out a thick list of audition actors, "The number of audition actors is a bit too much, and it will be troublesome to come to Los Angeles."


    Not that Orion Pictures will be in trouble, but the audition actors on those lists.


    The air ticket from Xiangjiang to Los Angeles is not cheap. It is estimated that many new actors who are not rich will become destitute, and even choose to give up altogether.


    Ryan just glanced at it, and was attracted by the name on the top, and asked curiously, "Li Meiqi?"


    "She is Chinese!"


    He seems to remember that Li Meiqi''s parents are not of Chinese descent. In the traditional sense, she is only an Asian.


    Her father has French, Canadian, Polish and Irish ancestry, and her mother is Vietnamese.


    "It counts!"


    Jon Fertimer couldn''t figure it out either, "It says on the information that she made her debut in Wanwan and Xiangjiang, so she should be considered Chinese."


    "Find time for her to come to Los Angeles." Ryan simply put the blood aside and ignored it.


    He was very impressed with Li Meiqi.


    One of her most famous films in Xiangjiang should be "The Naked Agent". She came to Hollywood in 2006 and worked with Tom Cruise and Bruce Willis.


    However, it was an American drama "Nikita" that really made her famous. Li Meiqi''s appearance in it was simply beautiful.


    The most important point is that Li Meiqi has experience in shooting action movies, and her appearance is more in line with the aesthetics of European and American audiences.


    As for the issue of Chinese descent and ancestry!


    The media in the previous life almost all classified Li Meiqi as a Chinese-American actor, but Ryan didn''t know exactly what it was classified as.


    Some said that her mother was of Chinese descent, or of Vietnamese Chinese descent, and some media said that she was born in Hong Kong, so she was of Chinese descent.


    However, the place of birth listed on her profile is Hawaii.


    "ABC Television Network, what''s the answer over there?" Jon Fertimer asked.


    The news that Orion Pictures intends to prepare for the filming of "Charlie''s Angels" will definitely not be able to hide the news from ABC Television Network and Disney.


    "You can agree to their cooperation request."


    Looking out of the car window, Ryan thought for a while and said, "Be careful with Disney''s actions, it is impossible for "Charlie''s Angels" to accept Disney''s investment."


    Orion Pictures can accept the cooperation of ABC Television Network, but it is impossible to accept the cooperation of Disney.


    The former can jointly create the copyright of "Charlie''s Angels" and share common interests, while the latter, Disney wants to get involved in the investment and distribution of the "Charlie''s Angels" project.


    "And what about Oscar!"


    Jon Fertimer nodded, and suddenly mentioned Oscar, "Peter seems to have a lot of ideas about Oscar."


    "Don''t worry about it, at least it''s not the time yet." Ryan looked back and shook his head.


    Few directors can refuse the temptation of the Oscar statuette, UU Reading www. uukanshu.com Peter Jackson wants to win the best director award.


    This is normal.


    However, as the first "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" in the trilogy, it is difficult to win important awards at the Oscars.


    Otherwise, the following "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" will put the Oscar jury and the academy in an embarrassing situation.


    In fact, Ryan is more concerned about the DVD sales of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" than the Oscar nomination banquet.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has been screened in North America, and the DVD release has begun, which is divided into regular version and deluxe version.


    Among them, the content of the regular version is the same as that of the theater version, while the deluxe version adds a lot of extras.


    In less than half a month after its release, the regular edition sold 9.4 million sets, and the deluxe edition sold more than 1.5 million sets, with sales reaching as high as 220 million U.S. dollars.


    After the Oscar nomination luncheon is over, Orion Films will release a Collector''s Edition, a super-long version of more than 200 minutes.


    There are also Blu-ray versions, limited editions, etc., and after the release of the future trilogy, the three films will be integrated into one DVD for release.


    There are always various ways to make money for every popular movie.


    At the same time, the Battle of Helm''s Deep in the Easter egg will appear in each version of the DVD.


    This is for the upcoming "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", which will be released in May.


    It can be said that the channels for Hollywood film companies to obtain income are enough to make Xiangjiang and the film companies on the other side of the Pacific ashamed.


    In addition, there is also the first-round broadcast rights of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", which was bought by CBS Television Network for $27 million.


    At the same time, Ryan entered the "Forbes" rich list for the first time.

 Chapter 418： new Zealand

    "The best picture nominees for the 73rd Academy Awards are..."


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was no surprise nominated for multiple awards, including 13 nominations for Best Director and Best Picture.


    Another big winner is "Gladiator", jointly produced by DreamWorks and Universal Pictures, which also received 11 nominations, including three important nominations for Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Actor.


    Even Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone was nominated for several technical awards.


    It can be said that this year''s Oscar nomination luncheon is full of commercial atmosphere.


    The nominees for best picture were announced, and Stephen Spielberg looked sideways at the calm Ryan and the excited Peter Jackson at the next table, and couldn''t help but flash a trace of worry.


    On the Oscars, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" will be "Gladiator"''s biggest competitor.


    But thinking of the trade union awards, Stephen Spielberg suddenly smiled.


    Oscar nominations mean nothing.


    What''s more, for Hollywood insiders, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is not a popular film at this year''s Oscars.


    The reason is very simple.


    Including the Chicago Film Critics Association Awards, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, New York Film Critics Association Awards, Directors Guild Awards, Producers Union and other union awards, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" has almost no gains.


    Even at the Golden Globe Awards, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" was a complete failure.


    It all shows one thing, many members of the Academy did not intend to give "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" important awards, at most some technical awards.


    Another key point is that Orion Pictures did not spend a large amount of public relations funds, otherwise it could at least win some union and Golden Globe awards.


    "Peter, how does it feel to be nominated for Best Director for the first time!" Ryan asked looking at the excited Peter-Jackson.


    "Very good." Peter Jackson slightly lowered his voice, "I can''t wait for the Oscars to come soon."


    Seeing this, Ryan patted him on the shoulder, "You will get your wish."


    Except, he wasn''t referring to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, or even The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers, but The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.


    Now is not the time for Orion Pictures to invest a lot of public relations resources.


    It has won 13 nominations, including nominations for important awards such as best director and best picture, and has met the demands of Orion Films.


    Next, Orion Pictures will focus on the DVD release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and the promotion of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", as well as the release of "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" in March.


    The day after the Oscar nominations luncheon, Ryan handed over work to Sofia Coppola and boarded a flight out of Los Angeles.


    By mid-February, when Ryan was on vacation in New Zealand, the North American box office of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" had exceeded 300 million U.S. dollars, the overseas box office was close to 600 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office reached 900 million U.S. dollars, becoming the second largest box office this year. A film that grossed over $900 million worldwide.


    It has set off a magical frenzy in many countries and regions around the world.


    The golden iron triangle in the film has become the most famous child star in the world.


    "900 million dollars at the global box office!"


    Holding a fishing rod, Cindy Crawford said boredly: "This film may be able to surpass the global box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" with 968 million US dollars."


    "It''s not easy to say."


    Ryan focused on holding the fishing rod, and said, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone will need a certain amount of luck to surpass "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" at the global box office."


    No one is sure that "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" can surpass the global box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    This is a resort in Wellington, built on a seaside, you can sit on a small wooden pier to fish, and you can see the endless sea.


    During their vacation in New Zealand, Ryan and Cindy-Crawford browsed the famous scenic spots in New Zealand.


    Many places maintain pure natural scenery.


    When you are in it, you seem to be integrated into nature, breathe fresh air, enjoy a free life, away from the noise of Hollywood.


    This is real life.


    Cindy Crawford glanced at the empty fish barrel beside her, and simply put down the fishing rod in her hand, "I don''t have much talent for fishing."


    "It doesn''t matter." Ryan pointed to a few fish in his fish bucket and said, "They are enough to make a delicious fish soup."


    "In the evening, you can **** craft."


    Cindy Crawford looked at his fish bucket, there were at least five or six large fish, and then thought of her own empty fish bucket.


    She couldn''t help curling her lips, and said deliberately: "It seems that you are more suitable for fishing or opening a restaurant, rather than a Hollywood director."


    "Miss Cindy-Crawford!" Ryan rolled his eyes and immediately countered, "Can I understand this being jealous?"


    "Jealous?" Cindy Crawford said exaggeratedly: "I will be jealous of you?"


    In front of Cindy Crawford, Ryan naturally didn''t have to be shy about anything, he could joke unscrupulously, "I can swallow a beautiful mermaid in one gulp, and you..."


    He smiled and winked at Cindy Crawford, "I can only sip the fish soup."


    "damn it!"


    Cindy Crawford gave him a hard look. "You should tell some other woman that."


    "Like Angelina-Jolie!"


    On this kind of topic, Ryan raised his hand and surrendered directly, so as not to spoil the atmosphere, "Okay, I''m the loser."


    Cindy Crawford snorted softly, didn''t continue to struggle, and chose to change the subject, "When do you plan to go back!"


    "Again, you''re not going to be at the Oscars next week."


    "It will take a while." Ryan put the fishing rod aside, stood up and stretched his body, "I''m not interested in Oscar."


    The two chatted for a while, and Ryan told Cindy Crawford to pack up and prepare to go back.


    At the entrance of the hotel, I met a very unexpected person.


    "Hello, Mr. Gosling, Miss Cindy." A look of surprise flashed across Rand Gerber''s face, and his eyes fell on Cindy Crawford involuntarily.


    "Hello, Mr. Rand!" Ryan greeted with a smile.


    "Any time in the evening!" Lander-Gerber invited, "I know a nice restaurant."


    "Sorry, I have a party tonight." Ryan politely declined.


    "It doesn''t matter." Lander-Gerber smiled said goodbye, and walked out of the hotel.


    Walking into the elevator, Cindy Crawford crossed her arms, "Recently, I keep running into this person."


    "Cindy, you are so beautiful." Ryan glanced at Cindy-Crawford, and there seemed to be a hint of vigilance in his heart.


    Not only did he know Rand-Gerber, but he also read many reports about him in his previous life.


    A wealthy American businessman, mainly engaged in restaurants, bars and other industries, he also founded several companies.


    Of course, Rand Gerber''s net worth is nothing to Ryan, and it may not even be comparable to Cindy Crawford.


    Cindy Crawford, she''s a rich little lady.


    What makes Ryan vigilant is that Cindy Crawford encountered setbacks in Hollywood development in her previous life, and finally chose to marry her suitor Lander Gerber.


    "You are jealous." Cindy Crawford said deliberately with a smile.


    "Tonight, I''ll tell you what real jealousy is." Ryan whispered provocatively into Cindy Crawford''s ear.


    In this regard, Cindy - Crawford show no weakness.


    The elevator stopped, and the two walked into the luxurious suite and came to a huge living room.


    This is a luxury duplex suite with a fairly large area, with two floors, two large bathrooms and a small washroom, and a spacious open kitchen downstairs.


    Of course, the daily room rate is also very expensive.


    After Cindy Crawford changed her slippers, she couldn''t wait to go to the bathroom on the second floor, "I''m going to change some clothes."


    "The fish soup is ready, remember to call me."


    Ryan put away the fishing tackle and the fish bucket, went to another bathroom, took a brief shower, and started to clean up the few fish in the fish bucket.


    He planned to make a fish soup first, and fry the remaining fish a little.


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    Just as the fish soup was finished, Ryan heard the sound of high heels landing.


    Click, click, click.


    Cindy Crawford came down from the second floor, Ryan''s eyes lit up.


    She was obviously well-dressed, wearing beautiful gem-studded earrings, black lace stitching halter neck wide-leg pants, and a pair of black velvet high-heeled sandals.


    "It''s getting more and more beautiful!" Ryan admired Cindy Crawford''s figure, which is not only beautiful, but also very eye-catching.


    It has to be said that every supermodel has a proud figure.


    Cindy Crawford is one of the best.


    However, the next moment, she almost stepped on the air and fell to the ground.


    "Cindy, are you okay?"


    Ryan walked forward quickly and saw Cindy Crawford''s face was a bit uncomfortable, "You should change to a pair of flat shoes."


    Cindy Crawford turned pale, raised her head and glared at Ryan and retorted, "You have the nerve to say so."


    "Well, it''s my fault." Ryan seemed to think of something, smiled awkwardly, and quickly supported Cindy-Crawford to stand up slowly,


    Just as Cindy Crawford stood firm, a pain came from her ankle, and she almost fell down again.


    "Be careful." Ryan hugged Cindy Crawford into his arms, wrapped his hands around her waist, and leaned his back against himself, "It seems that you have sprained your ankle."


    Ryan supported Cindy-Crawford to sit on the sofa, bent down and reached out to grab Cindy-Crawford''s high-heeled feet, lifted them up slightly, and placed them on his legs. A trace of redness and swelling could be clearly seen , "It''s best to deal with it immediately, otherwise I can only send you to the hospital tomorrow."


    Seeing Ryan''s appearance, Cindy Crawford frowned and said, "Can I not go to the hospital?"


    "I hate the smell of disinfectant."


    Ryan didn''t speak, and his attention was on Cindy Crawford''s high-heeled feet, and he took off the high-heeled shoes gently, revealing a little foot as white as jade with red nails.


    "Is there any ice?" Ryan asked, looking up at the pained Cindy Crawford.


    "There should be some ice cubes in the refrigerator." Cindy Crawford said after thinking about it.


    Ryan put her feet down, got up to find a towel, came back with some ice cubes from the refrigerator, put Cindy-Crawford''s feet on top of her legs again, carefully placed the towel holding the ice cubes on redness.


    "It''s a little cold, bear with it."


    Cindy Crawford frowned and gasped, "Can you pour me a glass of wine!"


    She pointed to the wine cabinet at the bar and said, "Ice compress feels uncomfortable."


    "Okay." Ryan got up and poured a glass of whiskey in front of Cindy-Crawford, and continued to apply ice to her ankle.


    Cindy Crawford picked up the glass and took a sip, probably because of the alcohol.


    After a while, she didn''t feel the pain anymore, and her face returned to rosy, "I feel much better."


    "Now!" Ryan picked up the towel and asked gently touching his ankle.


    "It hurts a little bit," Cindy Crawford said.


    "There shouldn''t be a bone injury." Ryan felt relieved, looking at Cindy Crawford, who had recovered her elegant demeanor, and the slippery feeling from her hand, her eyes became hot.


    Sensing the change in Ryan''s gaze, Cindy Crawford immediately raised her vigilance, "What do you want to do!"


    Ryan didn''t speak, and reached out to lift Cindy Crawford''s delicate chin, lowered his head and kissed it, enjoying the soft red lips, his hands kept stroking the sensitive parts, and there was a soft feeling.


    Cindy-Crawford gave Ryan a nasty shove, then responded quickly and fieryly.


    After a long while, Cindy Crawford pushed Ryan away, breathing in fresh air, "Do you want to suffocate me!"


    Ryan was reminiscing about the taste and soft red lips just now, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, hugging Cindy Crawford and continuing to stroke, "We can have something more exciting."


    "Damn it, I knew it would be like this." Cindy Crawford picked up the glass and drank the whiskey in one gulp, a hint of excitement flashed in her beautiful pupils.


    However, she quickly regained her composure, hesitated a little, and said, "Ryan, I plan to adopt a girl."


    "What!" Ryan froze for a moment.


    Cindy Crawford''s decision surprised him somewhat.


    Just surprised of course.


    It is not uncommon for Hollywood female stars to adopt orphans.


    Even, some female stars have adopted a large number of minority orphans.


    "Are you going to talk casually?" Ryan asked very directly: "Or do you really want to adopt a girl!"


    "I''m not young anymore." Cindy Crawford touched her delicate and beautiful face, her expression was a little dark.


    She just turned 34 last week, and she couldn''t be any younger for a woman.


    Ryan stared at Cindy-Crawford in silence for a while, and before she could continue speaking, he bowed his head and kissed again.


    This time it was longer than before.


    Ryan let go of Anne-Hathaway, licked his lips, "Cindy, I think we can work harder."


    Cindy Crawford put her snow-white arms around Ryan''s neck, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and whispered in Ryan''s ear: "Next time, you can ask Angelina Jolie to come with you."


    "This is my reward."


    Ryan couldn''t help laughing. What was originally a heavy topic turned into a tease.


    However, he likes this feeling.


    The next moment, they began to entangle wildly.


    The clothes on the two of them fell to the ground one by one... 10,000 words were omitted.


    Ryan woke up the next morning, looking at Cindy Crawford sleeping soundly in his arms, he couldn''t help feeling a little satisfied.


    Even though he knew it was a trap, he couldn''t help but enjoy it.


    "Honey, we seem to have missed dinner last night." Ryan looked at Cindy Crawford who opened his eyes, suddenly feeling a little hungry.


    "I''d rather know how you felt last night than dinner?" Cindy Crawford put her arm around Ryan''s neck in nothing.


    "Of course it''s great." Ryan looked at her exposed white skin, and his hands became dishonest.


    "Then let''s do it again." Cindy Crawford chuckled, turned over and sat directly on Ryan, "Next, you can enjoy it."


    Naturally, Ryan would not refuse Cindy Crawford''s service.


    For the next period of time Ryan stayed at home, thoroughly enjoyed himself with Cindy-Crawford, and almost played all kinds of tricks.


    During the period, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" unsurprisingly received 13 Oscar nominations and only won a few technical awards.


    "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone" also received three Oscar nominations, but it was a waste of time.


    The biggest winner of this year''s Oscars is that "Gladiator" not only received 11 nominations, but also won two awards for Best Picture and Best Actor.


    Best Director went to Steven Soderbergh, while Julia Roberts won the coveted Best Actress statuette for "Never Compromise."


    Like previous Oscars, this year''s Oscars are also full of controversy.


    The media almost unanimously believed that "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" lost to "Gladiator", which is unbelievable, and mentioned the public relations of DreamWorks and Universal Pictures to the Academy. The award of "Gladiator" is the credit of commercial public relations.


    Best Actress for Julia Roberts is the best choice the Oscars have ever made.

 Chapter 420： $800 million

    Although Ryan did not attend the Oscars, he still heard a lot of complaints and even complaints.


    This must be a controversial Oscar, as the epic film "Gladiator" won two awards for best director and best picture.


    Among them, the most controversial awards are not the best actor, best actress and best director awards, but the best film.


    "The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring", which is also an epic theme, has only a few technical awards.


    However, whether it is from a commercial point of view or an artistic point of view, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is more than "Gladiator".


    In the eyes of the vast majority of the media, the public, and netizens, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" should win the best film award.


    On this point, almost everyone supports it.


    On the contrary, the success of "Gladiator" is a manifestation of commercial public relations.


    "The academy chose to fall and make compromises with commercial public relations."


    At a small private party, Peter Jackson looked unhappy, and said to Ryan who had just returned to Los Angeles: "I have nothing to say after losing to Steven Soderbergh and "Drug Network."


    "But lost to Gladiator..."


    Losing to a film that is far inferior to "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", Peter Jackson will naturally not be reconciled.


    "No way, Peter."


    Ryan reached out and patted him on the shoulder, "The success of "Gladiator" is not only due to commercial public relations, but also the consideration from the academy."


    "While The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is only the first of a trilogy, the Academy needs to consider two other films."


    "Damn college." Peter Jackson cursed under his breath.


    "Peter, keep your voice down." Ryan reminded him, "Don''t offend the academy."


    "The future Oscar is also our goal."


    "I''m just not reconciled." Peter-Jackson was unavoidably unbalanced.


    Just because of commercial public relations and academy considerations, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" did not win any important awards.


    It makes Oscar, known as a notary, look extra ridiculous.


    Of course, no matter how unwilling Peter Jackson is, he can only choose to swallow his anger, and it is impossible to stand up and point at the academy.


    After all, he is not George-Lucas who dares to criticize Oscar loudly.


    What''s more, as Ryan said just now, Orion Pictures will also publicize the Oscars on a large scale in the future.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers? Or The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King!" Peter Jackson took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Ryan didn''t hide anything, he just lowered his voice and said, "Orion Pictures will have a large-scale public relations Oscar next year, including the best director award."


    In fact, Peter Jackson is not stupid. Orion Pictures didn''t invest too much resources in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", so he can see it naturally.


    It''s just that there are some things that he is not suitable to ask in person.


    "Oscar, you can accept the commercial PR of DreamWorks and Universal Pictures, but they keep rejecting me."


    The same depressed person, and Tom Cruise.


    Although the academy did not reject his public relations, it still did not change its attitude towards him.


    "Ryan, I heard that the academy has sent you an invitation!"


    He suddenly looked at Ryan and said, "Perhaps, this is a good opportunity."


    "The Oscars won''t turn down a best director award on the Forbes rich list."


    "I''m not interested in Oscars." Ryan shrugged. "Don''t forget, I didn''t get an Oscar nomination for "X-Men."


    Not to mention awards, "X-Men" was not nominated at all.


    Even the style of the next "Spider-Man" released will not be recognized by the Academy.


    The original version of "Spider-Man", which sold well all over the world, was nominated for only two technical awards, and did not receive one award.


    "Those old men full of bigotry."


    Tom Cruise said mockingly: "They want to wait for you to choose to bow your head."


    This is the bad taste of the college.


    Ryan smiled, picked up his glass and took a sip of red wine, "As I said, I''m not interested in Oscar."


    Even in the next few decades, he won''t need the halo of an Oscar''s best director statuette.


    Tom Cruise had a flash of envy, and with Ryan''s capital, he naturally didn''t need to bow his head to Oscar.


    "How about I plan to make a film and distribute it to Orion Films!" He suddenly said.


    "What type of movie!" Ryan asked curiously.


    "A low-budget horror film, the initial planned investment is only 17 million U.S. dollars." Tom Cruise continued: "This is a horror film with a female theme. Orion Films can recommend some suitable actors to audition. "


    Originally, he planned to cooperate with Dimension Pictures.


    It''s just that Orion Films is obviously a better choice, at least you don''t have to worry about overseas releases.


    "No problem." Ryan agreed straight away, "Orion Films will offer a preferential distribution fee."


    Low-budget horror films and comedy films have always had good box office prospects in North America, and there will be blockbuster films appearing almost every year.


    In the North American film box office market, there are a group of film companies that shoot low-cost horror films and comedy films.


    Furthermore, Orion Films is only the distributor, without any risk.


    "Thank you." Tom Cruise showed a very happy smile.


    Without Ryan''s consent, it would be difficult for even him to get a decent distribution commission.


    Especially in overseas distribution, small film companies have to face the exploitation of Hollywood giants, not only have a high distribution ratio, but also face all kinds of tricks.


    Orion Films seldom plays tricks on overseas distribution.


    Giving up some benefits will attract more second- and third-tier film companies and independent production companies to choose to cooperate with Orion Films.


    Next, Tom Cruise talked about the specific shooting plan in the film and asked for Ryan''s opinion.


    Tom Cruise didn''t drive away until the private party was over.


    For this film, Ryan finally has some impressions. It tells the story of Grace raising two children, Anne and Nicholas, on a small island after the Second World War, waiting for her husband to return from the battlefield.


    Because the two children were seriously ill with allergies to sunlight, they could not accept the sunlight and had to stay indoors.


    The plot is very similar to a previous horror movie.


    The producer of that film happened to be Tom Cruise.


    On the second day when he came to Orion Films, Ryan handed over the project to Nancy Utley to follow up, and he came to the reception room to accept an interview from a reporter from "People" magazine.


    It was Time Warner''s request that, in addition to "People" magazine, he would also be interviewed by Fortune Magazine, Life Magazine, and Turner Network.


    These are all promotional media owned by Time Warner.


    Ryan couldn''t refuse Time Warner''s request, so he had no choice but to agree.


    "Mr. Gosling, as we all know, in addition to Hollywood investment and directorship, you have also invested in many high-tech industries, including Apple and Marvel Comics."


    "Then, Mr. Gosling, why did you choose to invest in Apple and Marvel?"


    A blond female reporter sitting on the opposite sofa did not ask any sharp questions, but only asked about Hollywood and investment.


    Otherwise, with Ryan''s current status, he could completely refuse any media interview.


    Besides, this interview was originally from Time Warner executives.


    "As far as I know, the situation between Apple and Marvel Comics was not very good at that time." A curious look flashed across her face.


    At that time, the situation of Apple and Marvel Comics was not only bad, but was about to face huge losses, or even bankruptcy and liquidation.


    "The reason why I chose to invest in Apple is very simple."


    "I always believe that Steve Jobs will return to Apple again and lead the troubled Apple into the quagmire."


    "In addition, I need to correct one point. At that time, I did not invest in Marvel Comics, but just bought the copyright of a group of superhero characters." Ryan said something selectively.


    "In the early 1990s, you spent tens of millions of dollars in one go to buy the copyrights of Marvel Comics'' superheroes, and finally brought Blade Runner, X-Men and Spider-Man to the screen."


    "So why would you choose to do this?" In her view, it was a gamble.


    Obviously Ryan Gosling won the bet, "Blade Runner" was a commercial success, and the summer "X-Men" hit the box office.


    These all show how correct the decision Ryan Gosling made was.


    "No reason."


    "Since Warner Bros. and DC Comics can successfully operate the two classic series of "Batman" and "Superman"."


    "Then Marvel Comics, which is also one of the two major comic companies in North America, can''t bring superheroes such as Blade Warrior, X-Men, and Spider-Man to the screen?" Ryan asked rhetorically.


    Facing Ryan''s rhetorical question, she froze for a moment, then nodded and said, "Those Hollywood film companies, I''m afraid they have long forgotten the existence of Marvel comics."


    "By the way, Mr. Gosling, what do you think Spider-Man did at the box office?"


    "800 million US dollars!" Ryan replied without thinking: "My expectation is at least 800 million US dollars at the global box office."


    "How much!" She almost threw the microphone out, are you sure it is 800 million dollars!

 Chapter 421： important

    The time is approaching mid-March, and the release time of "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra" is getting closer.


    Unlike usual, Orion Pictures did not invest a lot of publicity funds, but the Pentagon and the military used various publicity methods.


    Everywhere in the United States, you can see recruiting posters, and the background is "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra".


    On the other hand, Orion Films has reached a release agreement with the theater company. Since only one large-scale commercial film "The Mummy Returns" was released in a short period of time, the opening scale of "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra" in North America reached an astonishing scale. 3800 cinemas.


    "Steve, what''s the matter!"


    Inside the extended Lincoln driving to the Chinese Grand Theater, Ryan looked at the sudden arrival of Steve Jobs, maintaining a trace of vigilance.


    Although Steve Jobs in his previous life was the idol of many people and a legendary figure.


    But first of all he is a businessman, a very strong businessman, otherwise he would not have been kicked out of Apple.


    Visiting at this time rashly must have a purpose, and will never come here for no reason.


    "Ryan, I want your support on Apple''s board."


    Steve Jobs put it bluntly: "As long as the digital music player succeeds, Apple will change the pocket player market."


    Ryan knew what he meant by a digital music player, and it was a bygone product that would make any pocket player on the market obsolete.


    Even across the Pacific Ocean, Apple''s digital music player is well-known.


    "What can I get!" Ryan thought for a moment and said, "You know, I never intervene in Apple''s internal battles."


    Over the years, Ryan has continued to buy Apple shares, and now it is less than 6%, and he has become one of the largest individual shareholders of Apple.


    However, Ryan almost never meddling in Apple''s internal affairs.


    "Pixar Animation Studios."


    "I can exchange the shares of Pixar Animation Studios for the shares of Apple in your hands." Under Steve Jobs'' plain expression, there was a trace of anxiety hidden.


    It''s true that he is the founder of Apple, but Steve Jobs'' shares in Apple are pitifully small.


    When he was kicked out of Apple, he sold about 6.5 million Apple shares in a rage (accounting for about 11.3% of Apple''s shares at the time).


    Steve Jobs, who returned to Apple in 1997, had less than one percent of the shares.


    If he didn''t have the identity of the founder of Apple, he might only be one of the many small shareholders.


    However, he returned to Apple as the chairman again, acting tougher than before, and it was difficult to get the support of the board of directors.


    Pixar Animation Studios!


    "I remember that the contract between Pixar Animation Studios and Disney seems to have not expired."


    "Also, how many shares of Apple do you plan to take?" Ryan asked cautiously.


    Pixar Animation Studios is the number one animated feature film production studio in Hollywood, and Orion Pictures naturally wants to buy it.


    But Pixar has a lot to do with Disney, and Apple''s stake is also an important long-term investment.


    "Counting the "Monsters, Inc." released this year, there are still three animation feature film contracts."


    "As for the shares!"


    Steve Jobs said calmly, "I can take 15 percent of the shares of Pixar Animation Studios and exchange them for all the shares of Apple in your hands."


    "Steve, I''m afraid I can''t agree to your terms of exchange." There was a hint of sarcasm in the corner of Ryan''s mouth.


    Now the value of Apple is about 6 billion US dollars, and Pixar Animation Studios is slightly worse.


    Exchange of 15% of Pixar''s shares for all of Ryan''s Apple shares is a very superior deal.


    However, Steve Jobs has always held about 70% of the shares of Pixar Animation Studios.


    Even if he loses 15% of his shares, he still has a controlling stake in Pixar Animation Studios.


    What''s more, when the Apple iPhone came out in 2007, Apple''s market value jumped exponentially, exceeding $100 billion.


    By comparison, Disney paid $7.4 billion for Pixar Animation Studios in 2006.


    The difference between the two is more than ten times.


    "why!"


    "I have no interest in Hollywood. I can sell Pixar Animation Studios to Orion Pictures at a reasonable price in the future."


    Steve-Jobs frowned, and couldn''t figure out why Ryan chose to refuse without even thinking about it.


    "Steve..."


    When he was about to reach the place, Ryan said something meaningful, "Don''t forget, I am also a shareholder of Apple."


    "Of course, if you have plans to sell Pixar Animation Studios, you can call me anytime."


    "You want to buy Pixar Animation Studios!" Steve Jobs'' face flashed unnaturally, "If you plan to sell Pixar Animation Studios, I will call you."


    The moment Ryan got out of the car, Steve Jobs couldn''t help but cursed. Apple''s development plan was in trouble. He needed the support of the board of directors. Pixar Animation Studios was his last resort, unless it was As a last resort.


    In the short term, he will not sell Pixar Animation Studios.


    Ryan also won''t sell Apple''s shares lightly.


    Until entering the VIP room, Ryan still thought about Steve Jobs and Pixar Animation Studios for a while, but he never thought of a good way to buy Pixar Animation Studios.


    "How could you come here with Steve Jobs!"


    Sofia Coppola showed a puzzled look, and reminded: "Recently, Disney has made a lot of noise in order to renew the contract with Pixar Animation Studio in advance."


    Pixar Animation Studios is too important to Disney.


    Disney has failed several films in succession in traditional animated feature films, but has made no progress in the production of 3D animated feature films.


    The only thing that can support Disney''s performance in animated feature films is Pixar Animation Studios.


    "Steve Jobs was going to make a deal with me," Ryan said briefly, "but I''ve turned it down."


    "In Apple''s internal laboratory, a digital music player has been produced last month, and it is expected to be sold in October this year."


    "If you have spare funds, you can quickly buy some Apple stock and wait for it to appreciate."


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    Pixar Animation Studios!


    Sofia Coppola couldn''t help but exclaim, "If this news gets out, it will definitely cause turmoil in Disney."


    Ryan curled his lips. The turmoil in Disney has already begun. Michael Eisner has always wanted to turn Disney into his own company. Many shareholders in the Disney family and the board of directors plan to make Michael Eisner Na kicked out of Disney.


    It can be said that Disney is facing internal and external troubles.


    "By the way, Disney has been in close contact with Rowling''s agent during this time." She said the bad news.


    Regarding the rights to the adaptations of the following "Harry-Bit", Orion Pictures, Warner Bros. and Rowling''s agents have been negotiating for several months, but still have not reached an agreement.


    Copyright fees, it''s okay to say.


    The biggest difference is in the box office and peripheral division.


    However, these things cannot be rushed.

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    The spring schedule is one of the most deserted schedules in North America, and few large-scale commercial films are released.


    However, "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra", which was released on March 16, directly ignited the North American box office market.


    In fact, compared to winter and autumn files.


    Every few years in the spring file, there will always be a movie that sells well at the box office. In addition, "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra" is listed as a recruitment promotional film by the Pentagon and the military, which is enough to set off a fiery movie-watching wave.


    "The sci-fi world of G.I. Ops: Rise of Cobra can''t help but be scary, and G.I.O. is the only thing we can rely on."


    "This is an action movie full of sci-fi atmosphere. The Cobra organization in the film is evil and powerful. It wasn''t until the emergence of special forces that people saw hope."


    The 9/11 incident had not erupted yet, and the American media applauded the military and the Pentagon.


    At this time, the media and the public agree that the Pentagon and the military can solve any crisis, including the terrorist organization in the film.


    It is undeniable that before the September 11th incident, it was the best time for military films to be released, and the society was full of positive images of American soldiers.


    Just like "Forrest Gump" and "Into the Deadly Island", which were popular in the 1990s, movies with the theme of soldiers can often achieve good box office results.


    It is these films that are released one after another, creating various classic military images.


    And "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" is not only a film with the image of soldiers, but also an action film.


    Even, enjoy the treatment similar to "Top Gun".


    As a result, "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra" earned a box office of 22.15 million US dollars on the day it was released. On the next Saturday, the charm of the special forces remained undiminished, and it earned another 23.56 million US dollars at the box office.


    Although "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" is a commercial film in the final analysis, the first two days of release consumed a large number of viewers, and the box office on Sunday inevitably declined, with a single-day box office of 20.12 million US dollars.


    However, the box office of the film was still as high as 65.83 million US dollars in the three days of the first weekend.


    With the investment scale of "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra", it earned 65.83 million US dollars in the box office within three days of its release, which is enough to be regarded as a box office hit.


    Starting next weekend, "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" will be released in multiple overseas countries and regions.


    A film that sold well at the box office in North America in its opening weekend will not encounter any problems in overseas distribution.


    "A box office of 65.83 million US dollars was earned in three days in the first weekend!"


    "The film should have been released in the summer."


    In the conference room of Orion Films, Frank Macasso showed a look of disbelief, "The box office revenue of Orion Films this year will definitely surprise all Hollywood film companies."


    What he didn''t know was.


    If Orion Films hadn''t been a listed company and hadn''t disclosed its financial statements to the public, it would have surprised many Hollywood film companies long ago.


    "The summer file has "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", "Rush Hour 3", and "Tomb Raider 2" to be released. It is impossible to put the release date of "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra" on the summer file."


    "What''s more, the schedule in March is not bad."


    Ryan tapped his fingers and continued: "Although the three-day box office results in the first weekend were good, it''s not the time to relax."


    "Next, it''s time for us to invest in publicity resources."


    "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" is only a commercial film. If you want to keep the long-term box office stable, you must invest a lot of publicity resources.


    Besides, Orion Pictures did not invest too much money in the promotion of the film in the early stage, and relied more on the promotion of the Pentagon and the military.


    Nancy-Utley knows the importance of publicity, "I have already contacted many media and TV stations, and I will launch a large number of publicity advertisements from today."


    Ryan nodded, looked at Jon Fertimer and said, "Next, Jon will be personally responsible for the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Trooper of the Two Towers."


    "In addition, Sophia would like to inform you that the crew of "Spider-Man 2" will go to New York for filming before May."


    The main filming location of "Spider-Man 2" is still New York.


    Unlike the original version, Ryan intends to use the World Trade Center as one of the important filming locations.


    For this reason, Ryan not only changed the usual filming process of the Hollywood crew, first filming the location, and then went to New Zealand.


    This time Australia was not chosen, but New Zealand.


    The last "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" has finished filming, and Peter Jackson is busy with film post-production.


    The soundstage of Wellington Studios was naturally vacant, and the studio invested and built by Orion Films could basically be completed in about a year.


    As for the World Trade Center!


    It is Ryan''s bad taste. The World Trade Center collapsed in the 911 incident, and in the end he had to choose to rebuild it.


    The appearance of the World Trade Center in the future "Spider-Man 2" is a silent mockery.


    You don��t have to worry about trouble if you do this. Film crews come to the World Trade Center almost every day to shoot scenes. After the 9/11 incident, the White House and the Pentagon faced the angry public and media, and they didn��t care about a Hollywood film company at all.


    "By the way, has the copyright of "Harry Potter" made any progress!" Ryan''s eyes fell on Nancy Utley.


    The matter was handled by Nancy Utley and Warner Bros. executives.


    "There hasn''t been much progress at the moment."


    Nancy Utley showed embarrassment and said: "In addition to Disney, Universal Pictures and 20th Century Fox have also offered a series of favorable conditions, which are far beyond what we can accept."


    Regarding this Ryan is not surprised. Hollywood giants such as Disney, Universal Pictures, and 20th Century Fox cannot fail to see the value of the copyright of "Harry Potter".


    "Bypassing Rowling''s agent and directly discussing with Rowling, as long as the conditions are not too excessive, they can be reached directly."


    "Remember, you don''t need to ignore the opinions of Warner Bros., and get the copyright of the remaining "Harry Potter" as soon as possible." Ryan said in a deep voice.


    Compared to that difficult agent, Rowling is obviously much easier to deal with, and at least she will not open her mouth when she asks for money.


    Otherwise, she would not have given up a part of the benefits at the beginning, just to put "Harry Potter" in the UK for filming and starring British actors.


    In her previous life, Rowling did not choose to cooperate with other film companies, but still chose Warner Bros.


    In addition, Rowling has not agreed to the favorable conditions offered by Disney, Universal Pictures, and Twentieth Century Fox.


    It can be seen from this that Rowling actually hopes to continue to cooperate with Orion Pictures and Warner Bros.

 Chapter 423： Netflixs dynamic

    On Tuesday, Ryan took a flight to San Francisco to head to Netflix headquarters.


    This is the first time he has come to the headquarters of Netflix, a place that is not very large, and even a bit dilapidated.


    Entering the office area, Ryan frowned slightly. Not only was the decoration outdated, but it also didn''t look like a formal office space at all, more like it was remodeled later.


    Seeing the changes in Ryan, Mark Randolph quickly explained: "The new office space and warehouse still need some time to be remodeled."


    "Go to the warehouse first." Ryan''s eyes fell on the narrow office area and the rows of cheap desks and chairs, which looked very shabby.


    However, what surprised him was that when Netflix received the first funding from Orion Films, it did not rush to replace these office chairs, but instead ordered a batch of high-performance computers and software.


    "A comfortable office environment is also conducive to the long-term development of an enterprise."


    "Netflix doesn''t need to save money on this."


    Ryan paused and continued: "Improving the office environment and employee remuneration will be Netflix''s next priority."


    The sound was not very loud, but it fell into the ears of all the Netflix employees, but they couldn''t help showing joy.


    This is the first time they have felt the changes brought about by Netflix''s acquisition by Orion Films, not just the licensing of film copyrights and the increasingly busy work.


    Ryan didn''t stay longer, but came to the warehouse area.


    Compared with the narrow office area, the warehouse in front of me can be described as huge. There are rows of shelves everywhere, which look dense and full of DVDs.


    Seeing this, Sophia Coppola, who came with her, couldn''t help showing a look of surprise.


    Such a company definitely has acquisition value.


    Now Mark Randolph introduced himself.


    These are all established by him, and no one can be more familiar with them than him.


    After a brief look around, Ryan returned to the office area and held a management meeting.


    In a short period of time, Netflix''s management will not change much, and everything will focus on stability.


    Of course, Netflix''s finances must be taken over by Orion Pictures.


    In fact, the development of Netflix is ??very healthy, except for the lack of funds and film copyright authorization, there is almost nothing that needs to be changed.


    Before being authorized by Orion Films'' film library, Netflix only authorized more than 1,200 films.


    It can be imagined that a company that leases and sells DVDs has only licensed more than 1,200 films!


    This is not as good as some Hollywood studios.


    Orion Films owns about 4,100 film copyrights, not counting American dramas, TV shows, discipline films, and Golden Harvest''s film copyrights.


    Ryan discussed with Mark Randolph and others. Next, Orion Films will use its own promotional channels to promote Netflix''s online rental model on a large scale in the media and the Internet starting from the summer vacation.


    In addition, Orion Pictures intends to contact mainstream North American DVD player manufacturers to carry out online free rental and use activities, at least a free trial of a movie library of more than 4,000 movies.


    "Is there anything that needs to be added."


    "You can bring it up directly." Ryan glanced at everyone and asked.


    "I think in addition to promotion, solving the problem of breakage rate is the top priority." A middle-level manager of Netflix said.


    "Unless FedEx or Postal Express changes the sorting method, we will not be able to effectively solve this problem." Another manager said bitterly.


    With funding and film library license from Orion Films.


    It stands to reason that Netflix has solved all the difficulties.


    However, the problem of breakage rate came one after another.


    "Is there a way to fix it!" Ryan asked.


    "There is no effective solution yet." Mark Randolph sighed, "The main problem is not us, but the courier company."


    "Whether it is FedEx or Postal Express, recently when sorting small goods, it is easy to cause damage to DVD discs."


    "Is it human? Or a machine!" Ryan continued to ask.


    When I was on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in my previous life, the courier company would also cause damage to the items, most of which were caused during transportation.


    Tony Shalhoub, the supervisor in charge of the warehouse, said with a heavy expression, "It''s mainly because the courier company replaced the new sorting machine."


    "For this reason, we have negotiated with the express company, hoping that they can modify the sorting process."


    "However, FedEx and Postal Express rejected our request. Unless our daily shipments can reach a certain amount, they will not modify the sorting process for Netflix."


    Not to mention the high damage rate, which affects the cost and customer experience, they also require Netflix to reach a certain number of daily shipments before they agree to modify the sorting process.


    It can be seen from this that the express delivery company is in a strong position.


    However, in this way, Netflix is ??almost in a dead end.


    The high breakage rate will inevitably affect the increase in the number of users.


    For the next one, Orion Films is preparing a large-scale commercial promotion, which is no less than pouring a basin of cold water.


    "Then can you make a modification from us!"


    "For example, increase the material strength of the packaging box!" Ryan made a suggestion.


    "Yes, it is possible." Tony Shalhoub said helplessly: "However, this will increase the cost."


    "In addition, if we reduce the packaging materials in the future, it will easily cause dissatisfaction among users."


    Once again in a dead end.


    Ryan stroked his chin, pondered for a while, then turned to Sofia Coppola and asked, "Do we have any cooperation with FedEx?"


    "There are some." Sofia Coppola thought for a moment and said, "The cooperation between Orion Films and FedEx mainly focuses on the delivery of film copies."


    In addition to regular delivery, most theater companies temporarily request to increase the number of copies, and need FedEx to deliver copies to theater companies and movie theaters in the fastest way. .


    Orion Pictures pays a small fee every time.


    "Ask FedEx to design a special sorting process for Netflix in the name of Orion Pictures." Ryan quickly made a decision.


    "I''m afraid FedEx will not agree."


    Mark Randolph didn''t have too much expectations for this, "Netflix''s shipments are too far behind FedEx''s requirements."


    The DVD disc mailing business is not an important business.


    Even in North America, Netflix is ??currently the only company that mails DVDs in large quantities.


    Before Mark Randolph could finish speaking, Ryan interrupted him, and said again: "The losses caused by FedEx during this period will all be borne by Orion Pictures, until the number of Netflix''s daily shipments reaches more than 20,000. .��


    what!


    Mark Randolph couldn''t believe his ears, "This is not a small amount, and no one knows when Netflix''s daily shipments will reach 20,000."


    "If we really don''t want to, we can change the packaging material."


    "Mark, you have overlooked one point. Netflix''s daily shipments continue to increase, reaching 20,000 daily shipments. It is only a matter of time." Ryan said confidently: "And, compared to money Loss, customer experience is the most important."


    "Customer is god."


    As long as Netflix burns money reasonably, instead of rejecting it, he will choose to support it.


    Which Internet company in the previous life was not created by burning money continuously.


    "In addition, films authorized by Orion Films can be produced on the other side of the Pacific Ocean." He mentioned the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    The DVD discs that Netflix rents and sells are not cheap pirated discs, and you can buy a stack of them for $5.


    The price of DVD discs obtained by Netflix is ??as high as more than 10 US dollars each.


    It��s not that Netflix didn��t think of ways to reduce the cost of getting goods.


    However, the manufacturers of DVD discs are almost all European and American companies, and they cannot be reduced at all.


    As for getting the other side of the Pacific Ocean!


    Produced in a developing country full of piracy, Hollywood film companies were the first to jump out and quit.


    The reason for this is mainly that Hollywood film companies are afraid of leaking the content of the film.


    In this regard, Ryan is not worried.


    Even in another two decades, there will be no room for legitimate DVDs on the other side of the Pacific.


    People who buy pirated copies will continue to buy pirated copies.


    Those who buy the genuine version will still choose to buy the genuine version.


    Might as well reduce the cost of DVD discs first.


    Of course, the only films that can do this for the time being are the films in Orion Films'' film library.


    In addition to the price of DVD discs, Netflix is ??also at a disadvantage in terms of film commercial operating expenses.


    Netflix is ??not Blockbuster, and it does not have enough qualifications to bargain with copyright companies or Hollywood film companies.


    Ryan looked at the time and asked Sofia Coppola to invite everyone to the reception for dinner, leaving only Mark Randolph alone.


    Before coming to San Francisco, Ryan had booked a first-floor banquet hall in the Hilton Hotel in his own name. It was the first time he held a high-end reception since he bought Netflix.


    "How is the licensing of video copyright and the purchase of online copyright going?"


    Watching everyone leave the conference room, Ryan asked a key question.

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    Ryan has no intention of interfering with Netflix''s operations and day-to-day business.


    Even, unless it is related to Netflix''s future development direction, he will not ask.


    Of course, he must personally ask about things like online video sites, and solve some difficulties encountered by Netflix if necessary.


    Among them, the authorization of film copyright and the copyright of film online broadcasting are related to Netflix''s future development strategy.


    The United States had a supplementary agreement on digital copyright as early as 1998. Any commercial Internet company that conducts online commercial operations on content including movies, American dramas, TV programs, and short films must pay a certain amount to the copyright owner or copyright company. license fee.


    The payment of license fees can be divided into two types, one is a one-time buyout, and the other is apportioned to each transaction, and the copyright company can draw a percentage from Netflix''s business.


    However, what Ryan wants is not only a one-time buyout, but an exclusive buyout.


    The main reason why Netflix made its own online dramas in the previous life was that with the increase in the number of video sites, a large number of videos can be watched on any small video site on the Internet, which makes the number of Netflix users continue to decrease.


    In addition, there is the involvement of Hollywood giants.


    In desperation, Netflix can only choose to take risks and make its own web series.


    In this way, Netflix has the exclusive right to broadcast videos and has attracted a large number of users.


    So Ryan plans to buy exclusive online rights.


    From the beginning, Netflix has had its own exclusive online movies.


    Don''t underestimate this.


    In the previous life, a bunch of video sites on the other side of the Pacific Ocean did not buy copyright at all, and no one would sue anyway. When the country began to pay attention to the copyright of film and television works, except for LeTV Video, the rest of the video sites were dumbfounded.


    Since its establishment, LeTV Video has been an alternative among video websites, buying thousands of movie copyrights and tens of thousands of episodes of TV series copyrights in a short period of time.


    If it wasn''t for LeTV Video''s failure, there would be no other video sites at all.


    Now Ryan wants Netflix to become an alternative among North American video sites in the future, and arrange film online copyright in advance.


    "In terms of film licensing, the copyright company and the film company said that as long as the price is reasonable, most of them can be properly licensed to Netflix."


    Mark Randolph became serious and said, "However, there is a small problem with online copyright."


    "What''s the problem!" Ryan asked.


    "Many Hollywood film companies refuse to sell online copyrights of films." Mark Randolph said helplessly, "However, they agreed to sign a long-term licensing agreement."


    Nobody is a fool.


    Hollywood studios attach far more importance to film copyright libraries than imagined.


    Most Hollywood studios are reluctant to sell even a useless network rights.


    After listening, Ryan felt that Mark Randolph had entered a misunderstanding, "Don''t set your target on the first and second-tier Hollywood film companies."


    "Compared to first- and second-tier Hollywood film companies, those second- and third-tier film companies, independent production companies, and TV program production companies are the targets of Netflix."


    Most first- and second-tier Hollywood film companies have long-term development plans, and will not easily sell film copyrights for immediate benefits.


    Even if it''s just digital rights that are useless.


    Those second- and third-tier film companies are different from independent film companies and TV program production companies.


    These companies are small and might fail at any moment.


    Of course, it is a fortune to make a fortune.


    In addition, don''t underestimate the small scale of these companies, and they own very few film copyrights.


    But Linlin scattered together, is by no means a small sum.


    Besides, Ryan also mentioned the TV production company.


    In the future, what really attracts users to video sites is not movies, but popular online dramas.


    "Also, don''t just focus on Hollywood, take the long view."


    Ryan said in a deep tone: "North America has a large number of ethnic minorities. Netflix can purchase a large number of overseas film online copyrights, and even set up a foreign language film rental area on the website."


    "Divide these foreign language films in detail. For example, Chinese films can be divided into the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Xiangjiang, Wanwan, Malaysia, etc., while European films can be divided into British, German, French, Spanish, etc."


    "Of course, it can also be divided by language." He added.


    Minorities!


    Foreign Language Movies!


    Mark Randolph''s eyes are getting more and more serious. In the past, Netflix''s market was almost concentrated on young people, and minorities were not noticed.


    According to Ryan''s proposal, Netflix can completely attract a large number of minority users and users who like to watch foreign language movies.


    "To do this, Netflix not only needs to fully optimize the website functions, but also needs the support of Orion Pictures."


    Mark Randolph continued: "Use Orion Films'' overseas distribution channels to obtain detailed information on overseas film companies."


    "Yes." Ryan agreed directly.


    It is nothing more than using the overseas channels of Orion Films to obtain the contact information of overseas film companies.


    "The purchase of overseas film copyrights."


    "It can be handed over to Orion Films." Ryan thought for a while, and simply let the overseas branch of Orion Films be responsible, so as not to let Netflix contact each overseas film company.


    "What Netflix needs to do is to optimize the website functions as soon as possible, so that Orion Pictures will put the DVD on the shelves as soon as it gets the licensing agreement."


    Next, the two talked for a while, about the details of website optimization.


    In the next step, Netflix will first separate the Hong Kong films from the film library and set up a separate Hong Kong film film library for customers to choose and hire.


    These films are Hong Kong film copyrights owned by Golden Harvest.


    In addition, Ryan agreed to ask someone to inform Golden Harvest to buy as many copyrights as possible in the shortest possible time.


    At this time, the copyright of Chinese-language films is not worth much at all, and even the copyright of DVD disc distribution cannot be sold at a price.


    There is no way around this, as pirated DVDs are flooding the market in almost all Chinese-speaking countries and regions, and not many people will buy genuine ones.


    Even in a few years, the copyright of a movie on the other side of the Pacific Ocean will only cost tens of thousands of dollars, while the price of a TV series will range from a few hundred dollars per episode to thousands of dollars per episode.


    Converted into US dollars ~ www.novelhall.com ~ is simply the price of cabbage.


    It is estimated that if the settlement is converted into US dollars, the price will be much lower.


    It''s worth it, even to expand Netflix''s library.


    Besides, it can be used as a trump card to counter Blockbuster in the future.


    Blockbuster has almost monopolized the DVD rental market in North America, so naturally it will not be so honest.


    Blockbuster will put some empty boxes of movies on the shelves to attract customers'' appetite.


    For example, in rental stores in some ethnic minority areas, some empty boxes of popular foreign language films are placed on the shelves.


    In this way, some ethnic minorities can be attracted to keep coming to inquire, and in the process of inquiring, many people will choose to rent some other films to go back.


    In fact, Blockbuster has not obtained the copyright of these films at all, and whether users can rent these films in the future can only be unknown.


    Ryan checked the time and greeted Mark Randolph to leave the Netflix headquarters and head to the Hilton Hotel.

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    Early the next morning, Orion Pictures contacted FedEx headquarters and reached a cooperation agreement with FedEx to modify the sorting process for Netflix.


    During this period, the losses caused by FedEx were all borne by Orion Pictures until the daily shipment volume of Netflix reached more than 20,000 pieces.


    At the same time, the overseas distribution branch of Orion Films and Golden Harvest began to contact overseas film companies to negotiate the purchase of film copyrights.


    Among them, Southeast Asian countries are relatively easy, as long as they can afford the price, even the copyright of popular movies can be bought.


    Film companies including Japan, South Korea, the other side of the Pacific, Xiangjiang, etc., almost none of them rejected the purchase request from Orion Pictures.


    Some film companies simply come to their door to sell film copyrights, not only intending to sell online DVD licenses and online playback copyrights, but even package and sell the entire film library.


    Many of them are old movies and TV series.


    Fortunately, the price is not cheap.


    After getting Ryan''s consent, Orion Pictures can be said to be open to all comers.


    In just half a month, a large number of overseas film copyrights were bought.


    In some countries in Europe and South America, the progress of negotiations is relatively much slower.


    It is relatively easy for those small film companies, production companies, and small TV stations. As long as the price is in place, it is easy to get the copyright.


    Some major film companies, TV networks, etc., do not sell them at all, or they only sell some old movies, and the prices are not cheap.


    Slightly newer popular movies only agree to share the license, and it is not an exclusive license.


    In desperation, Ryan can only ask people to sign the authorization for as many years as possible, preferably ten or fifteen years, the longer the better.


    In addition, online copyrights are also bought as much as possible.


    Even if it''s not an exclusive buyout.


    When Netflix really develops, self-made online dramas are the ultimate way out.


    In the previous life, Netflix didn''t have many copyrights of popular movies in the true sense, and most of them belonged to competitors.


    No "Star Wars" series, no Avengers series, no series of animated feature films from Pixar Animation Studios, etc.


    Someone has specifically calculated that among the ten highest-grossing films on Netflix, three of them are from the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Of course, this is also related to the fact that Netflix has been focusing on independent online dramas and self-made movies in the previous life.


    Another reason is that Disney, one of Netflix''s competitors, naturally cannot license popular movies to Netflix.


    And HBO is also a competitor of Netflix. This company is not only a TV network, but its parent company is Time Warner.


    Backed by Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    Most of Netflix''s competitors are from Hollywood giants or media groups.


    So Netflix can only choose to make its own online dramas and movies.


    Of course, now Netflix has the support of Orion Films, not only laying out the website movie copyright library in advance, but also owns the world''s largest movie library and a series of movie copyrights for superhero movies under Marvel Comics in the future.


    Netflix was also not idle. Mark Randolph personally led the technical team to optimize the website as a whole.


    The website at this time cannot be compared with the previous life, and has various restrictions. Netflix can optimize only a few places.


    Since the outbreak of the Internet crisis, the entire Internet industry has stopped developing, and many times it is necessary to consider the problems brought about by software, hardware, and broadband.


    Netflix can solve most of the software problems, but there is no solution for hardware and broadband.


    It is impossible for Netflix to promote the entire Internet industry chain.


    "The optimization of the site in general is almost complete."


    The head of the technical team, Vince Palmer, has a huge dark circle under his eyes. He has not gone home to rest for several nights. "We can put multiple video categories on the shelves at any time."


    "Nice job." Ryan patted Vince Palmer on the shoulder and leaned in front of the computer screen with Mark Randolph.


    The optimized Netflix website is much simpler than before. In addition to adding classification functions, a simple internal search function has also been added.


    In Ryan''s opinion, overall it''s not bad.


    What caught his eye was that the new Netflix website has a video library classification function.


    Not only can it be classified according to the country and region where the film was produced, but it can also be classified according to the subject matter of the film, such as war films, animated feature films, action films, drama films, etc.


    Pushing open the door of the office area, Sofia Coppola walked in, "Tell you a nice smile."


    Walking up, Sofia Coppola said with a smile: "We have obtained the authorization of Lucasfilm''s film library."


    "Includes licenses for the Star Wars franchise and the Indiana Jones franchise."


    Mark Randolph couldn''t help cheering, "God, we actually got the authorization for the "Star Wars" series."


    "It''s unbelievable."


    "Mark!" Ryan said with a smile: "Don''t forget, Netflix has already obtained the authorization of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone."


    "Next, this year there will be G.I.: The Rise of Cobra, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Rush Hour 3, Tomb Raider 2 and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Licensing of the copyright of "Spider-Man."


    Mark Randolph nodded emphatically. No one knew better than him that Netflix, which was supported by Orion Pictures, was no longer the Netflix that came to Blockbuster to buy it.


    Orion Films not only brought a lot of money and various film copyright authorizations, even popular film copyright authorizations.


    He believes Netflix will surprise Blockbuster soon.


    "When will the new website be launched?" Ryan turned around and asked Vince Palmer.


    "No later than the beginning of May Vince Palmer said confidently: "Kushi Netflix will be able to handle more than 9 million user searches per day and process 250,000 orders at the same time . "


    This is something that Netflix has always wanted to do but failed to do.


    "Very good." Ryan nodded with satisfaction, "However, Netflix still needs to continue to optimize."


    "In addition, several films produced by Orion Films in the summer file can be added to Netflix''s film library in advance."


    This is not a pie.


    Orion Pictures will certainly license these hits to Netflix.


    "No problem." Vince Palmer agreed excitedly.


    He can even imagine that Netflix''s move will definitely cause shock to users.


    A thing that even Blockbuster can''t do.


    According to the process of the DVD rental company, the first week of the film''s release will be over at the earliest, and they will start negotiating with the film company about the copyright authorization of the film, and will not start promoting it in the rental store until they finally buy the DVD copyright of the film.


    It is a very rare thing for Netflix to say that it has obtained the authorization of the film before the film is released.

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    Ryan has no intention of interfering with Netflix''s operations and day-to-day business.


    Even, unless it is related to Netflix''s future development direction, he will not ask.


    Of course, he must personally ask about things like online video sites, and solve some difficulties encountered by Netflix if necessary.


    Among them, the authorization of film copyright and the copyright of film online broadcasting are related to Netflix''s future development strategy.


    The United States had a supplementary agreement on digital copyright as early as 1998. Any commercial Internet company that conducts online commercial operations on content including movies, American dramas, TV programs, and short films must pay a certain amount to the copyright owner or copyright company. license fee.


    The payment of license fees can be divided into two types, one is a one-time buyout, and the other is apportioned to each transaction, and the copyright company can draw a percentage from Netflix''s business.


    However, what Ryan wants is not only a one-time buyout, but an exclusive buyout.


    The main reason why Netflix made its own online dramas in the previous life was that with the increase in the number of video sites, a large number of videos can be watched on any small video site on the Internet, which makes the number of Netflix users continue to decrease.


    In addition, there is the involvement of Hollywood giants.


    In desperation, Netflix can only choose to take risks and make its own web series.


    In this way, Netflix has the exclusive right to broadcast videos and has attracted a large number of users.


    So Ryan plans to buy exclusive online rights.


    From the beginning, Netflix has had its own exclusive online movies.


    Don''t underestimate this.


    In the previous life, a bunch of video sites on the other side of the Pacific Ocean did not buy copyright at all, and no one would sue anyway. When the country began to pay attention to the copyright of film and television works, except for LeTV Video, the rest of the video sites were dumbfounded.


    Since its establishment, LeTV Video has been an alternative among video websites, buying thousands of movie copyrights and tens of thousands of episodes of TV series copyrights in a short period of time.


    If it wasn''t for LeTV Video''s failure, there would be no other video sites at all.


    Now Ryan wants Netflix to become an alternative among North American video sites in the future, and arrange film online copyright in advance.


    "In terms of film licensing, the copyright company and the film company said that as long as the price is reasonable, most of them can be properly licensed to Netflix."


    Mark Randolph became serious and said, "However, there is a small problem with online copyright."


    "What''s the problem!" Ryan asked.


    "Many Hollywood film companies refuse to sell online copyrights of films." Mark Randolph said helplessly, "However, they agreed to sign a long-term licensing agreement."


    Nobody is a fool.


    Hollywood studios attach far more importance to film copyright libraries than imagined.


    Most Hollywood studios are reluctant to sell even a useless network rights.


    After listening, Ryan felt that Mark Randolph had entered a misunderstanding, "Don''t set your target on the first and second-tier Hollywood film companies."


    "Compared to first- and second-tier Hollywood film companies, those second- and third-tier film companies, independent production companies, and TV program production companies are the targets of Netflix."


    Most first- and second-tier Hollywood film companies have long-term development plans, and will not easily sell film copyrights for immediate benefits.


    Even if it''s just digital rights that are useless.


    Those second- and third-tier film companies are different from independent film companies and TV program production companies.


    These companies are small and might fail at any moment.


    Of course, it is a fortune to make a fortune.


    In addition, don''t underestimate the small scale of these companies, and they own very few film copyrights.


    But Linlin scattered together, is by no means a small sum.


    Besides, Ryan also mentioned the TV production company.


    In the future, what really attracts users to video sites is not movies, but popular online dramas.


    "Also, don''t just focus on Hollywood, take the long view."


    Ryan said in a deep tone: "North America has a large number of ethnic minorities. Netflix can purchase a large number of overseas film online copyrights, and even set up a foreign language film rental area on the website."


    "Divide these foreign language films in detail. For example, Chinese films can be divided into the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Xiangjiang, Wanwan, Malaysia, etc., while European films can be divided into British, German, French, Spanish, etc."


    "Of course, it can also be divided by language." He added.


    Minorities!


    Foreign Language Movies!


    Mark Randolph''s eyes are getting more and more serious. In the past, Netflix''s market was almost concentrated on young people, and minorities were not noticed.


    According to Ryan''s proposal, Netflix can completely attract a large number of minority users and users who like to watch foreign language movies.


    "To do this, Netflix not only needs to fully optimize the website functions, but also needs the support of Orion Pictures."


    Mark Randolph continued: "Use Orion Films'' overseas distribution channels to obtain detailed information on overseas film companies."


    "Yes." Ryan agreed directly.


    It is nothing more than using the overseas channels of Orion Films to obtain the contact information of overseas film companies.


    "The purchase of overseas film copyrights."


    "It can be handed over to Orion Films." Ryan thought for a while, and simply let the overseas branch of Orion Films be in charge, lest Netflix contact each overseas film company.


    "What Netflix needs to do is to optimize the website functions as soon as possible, so that Orion Pictures will put the DVD on the shelves as soon as it gets the licensing agreement."


    Next, the two talked for a while, about the details of website optimization.


    In the next step, Netflix will first separate the Hong Kong films from the film library and set up a separate Hong Kong film film library for customers to choose and hire.


    These films are Hong Kong film copyrights owned by Golden Harvest.


    In addition, Ryan agreed to ask someone to inform Golden Harvest to buy as many copyrights as possible in the shortest possible time.


    At this time, the copyright of Chinese-language films is not worth much at all, and even the copyright of DVD disc distribution cannot be sold at a price.


    There is no way around this, as pirated DVDs are flooding the market in almost all Chinese-speaking countries and regions, and not many people will buy genuine ones.


    Even in a few years, the copyright of a movie on the other side of the Pacific will only cost tens of thousands of dollars, while the price of TV series will range from a few hundred dollars per episode to thousands of dollars per episode .


    Converted into US dollars, it is simply the price of cabbage.


    It is estimated that if the settlement is converted into US dollars, the price will be much lower.


    It''s worth it, even to expand Netflix''s library.


    Besides, it can be used as a trump card to counter Blockbuster in the future.


    Blockbuster has almost monopolized the DVD rental market in North America, so naturally it will not be so honest.


    Blockbuster will put some empty boxes of movies on the shelves to attract customers'' appetite.


    For example, in rental stores in some ethnic minority areas, some empty boxes of popular foreign language films are placed on the shelves.


    In this way, some ethnic minorities can be attracted to keep coming to inquire, and in the process of inquiring, many people will choose to rent some other films to go back.


    In fact, Blockbuster has not obtained the copyright of these films at all, and whether users can rent these films in the future can only be unknown.


    Ryan checked the time and greeted Mark Randolph to leave the Netflix headquarters and head to the Hilton Hotel.

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    Early the next morning, Orion Pictures contacted FedEx headquarters and reached a cooperation agreement with FedEx to modify the sorting process for Netflix.


    During this period, the losses caused by FedEx were all borne by Orion Pictures until the daily shipment volume of Netflix reached more than 20,000 pieces.


    At the same time, the overseas distribution branch of Orion Films and Golden Harvest began to contact overseas film companies to negotiate the purchase of film copyrights.


    Among them, Southeast Asian countries are relatively easy, as long as they can afford the price, even the copyright of popular movies can be bought.


    Film companies including Japan, South Korea, the other side of the Pacific, Xiangjiang, etc., almost none of them rejected the purchase request from Orion Pictures.


    Some film companies simply come to their door to sell film copyrights, not only intending to sell online DVD licenses and online playback copyrights, but even package and sell the entire film library.


    Many of them are old movies and TV series.


    Fortunately, the price is not cheap.


    After getting Ryan''s consent, Orion Pictures can be said to be open to all comers.


    In just half a month, a large number of overseas film copyrights were purchased.


    In some countries in Europe and South America, the progress of negotiations is relatively much slower.


    It is relatively easy for those small film companies, production companies, and small TV stations. As long as the price is in place, it is easy to get the copyright.


    Some major film companies, TV networks, etc., do not sell them at all, or they only sell some old movies, and the prices are not cheap.


    Slightly newer popular movies only agree to share the license, and it is not an exclusive license.


    In desperation, Ryan can only ask people to sign the authorization for as many years as possible, preferably ten or fifteen years, the longer the better.


    In addition, online copyrights are also bought as much as possible.


    Even if it''s not an exclusive buyout.


    When Netflix really develops, self-made online dramas are the ultimate way out.


    In the previous life, Netflix didn''t have many copyrights of popular movies in the true sense, and most of them belonged to competitors.


    No "Star Wars" series, no Avengers series, no series of animated feature films from Pixar Animation Studios, etc.


    Someone has specifically calculated that among the ten highest-grossing films on Netflix, three of them are from the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Of course, this is also related to the fact that Netflix has been focusing on independent online dramas and self-made movies in the previous life.


    Another reason is that Disney, one of Netflix''s competitors, naturally cannot license popular movies to Netflix.


    And HBO is also a competitor of Netflix. This company is not only a TV network, but its parent company is Time Warner.


    Backed by Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    Most of Netflix''s competitors are from Hollywood giants or media groups.


    So Netflix can only choose to make its own online dramas and movies.


    Of course, now Netflix has the support of Orion Films, not only laying out the website movie copyright library in advance, but also owns the world''s largest movie library and a series of movie copyrights for superhero movies under Marvel Comics in the future.


    Netflix was also not idle. Mark Randolph personally led the technical team to optimize the website as a whole.


    The website at this time cannot be compared with the previous life, and has various restrictions. Netflix can optimize only a few places.


    Since the outbreak of the Internet crisis, the entire Internet industry has stopped developing, and many times it is necessary to consider the problems brought about by software, hardware, and broadband.


    Netflix can solve most of the software problems, but there is no solution for hardware and broadband.


    It is impossible for Netflix to promote the entire Internet industry chain.


    "The optimization of the site in general is almost complete."


    The head of the technical team, Vince Palmer, has a huge dark circle under his eyes. He has not gone home to rest for several nights. "We can put multiple video categories on the shelves at any time."


    "Nice job." Ryan patted Vince Palmer on the shoulder and leaned in front of the computer screen with Mark Randolph.


    The optimized Netflix website is much simpler than before. In addition to adding classification functions, a simple internal search function has also been added.


    In Ryan''s opinion, overall it''s not bad.


    What caught his eye was that the new Netflix website has a video library classification function.


    Not only can it be classified according to the country and region where the film was produced, but it can also be classified according to the subject matter of the film, such as war films, animated feature films, action films, drama films, etc.


    Pushing open the door of the office area, Sofia Coppola walked in, "Tell you a nice smile."


    Walking up, Sofia Coppola said with a smile: "We have obtained the authorization of Lucasfilm''s film library."


    "Includes licenses for the Star Wars franchise and the Indiana Jones franchise."


    Mark Randolph couldn''t help cheering, "God, we actually got the authorization for the "Star Wars" series."


    "It''s unbelievable."


    "Mark!" Ryan said with a smile: "Don''t forget, Netflix has already obtained the authorization of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone."


    "Following this year''s G.I.: Rise of Cobra, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Rush Hour 3, Tomb Raider 2 and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Licensing of the copyright of "Spider-Man."


    Mark Randolph nodded emphatically. No one knew better than him that Netflix, which was supported by Orion Pictures, was no longer the Netflix that came to Blockbuster to buy it.


    Orion Films not only brought a lot of money and various film copyright authorizations, even popular film copyright authorizations.


    He believes Netflix will surprise Blockbuster soon.


    "When will the new website be launched?" Ryan turned around and asked Vince Palmer.


    "No later than the beginning of May. UU Reading " Vince Palmer said confidently: "Kushi Netflix will be able to handle more than 9 million user searches per day and process 250,000 searches at the same time. order."


    This is something that Netflix has always wanted to do but failed to do.


    "Very good." Ryan nodded with satisfaction, "However, Netflix still needs to continue to optimize."


    "In addition, several films produced by Orion Films in the summer file can be added to Netflix''s film library in advance."


    This is not a pie.


    Orion Pictures will certainly license these hits to Netflix.


    "No problem." Vince Palmer agreed excitedly.


    He can even imagine that Netflix''s move will definitely cause shock to users.


    A thing that even Blockbuster can''t do.


    According to the process of the DVD rental company, the first week of the film''s release will be over at the earliest, and they will start negotiating with the film company about the copyright authorization of the film, and will not start promoting it in the rental store until they finally buy the DVD copyright of the film.


    It is a very rare thing for Netflix to say that it has obtained the authorization of the film before the film is released.

 Chapter 436： art video

    Since late April, Netflix has gradually appeared in famous magazines such as "Vanity Fair", "Entertainment Weekly", and "Variety Show".


    In addition, there are Yahoo, Google and other websites and TV stations.


    And this is just the beginning.


    As a Hollywood film company, Orion Films has a good cooperative relationship with a large number of entertainment media, and invests hundreds of millions of dollars in promotional expenses every year.


    Netflix''s new website will be launched in May, and Orion Pictures will invest in larger-scale publicity resources.


    It wasn''t all smooth sailing for Netflix, though.


    It has been less than a week since the promotional advertisement was launched. As the number of viewers and registered users on the website increases, some problems inevitably arise.


    Even, it received protests from multiple organizations.


    Among them is the troublesome protest of the American Parent-Teacher Association, demanding that Netflix prohibit the provision of large-scale videos to users of underage children.


    These large-scale films include not only restricted films such as R-rated films and NC-17-rated films, but also films that are not allowed to be shown in theaters.


    Such as the San Fernando Valley and Japanese art films.


    The licensing fees for these films are low and they are doing well.


    Still, Ryan decided to take the art films down.


    "Cancel rated movies."


    "Netflix has no shortage of film copyright authorization." Ryan did not want to attract moral and legal criticism.


    Of course, there are also many large-scale movies on Netflix in the previous life.


    But one thing to keep in mind is that large-scale films are not equal to art films in the San Fernando Valley and Japan. There is an essential difference between the two.


    The former can be released in theaters, and can also be broadcast on TV stations, such as adult premium channels.


    These are all in compliance with US law and will not cause any trouble.


    But San Fernando Valley is different from Japanese art films.


    "Okay." Mark Randolph nodded.


    He knew Ryan was right to be worried.


    Netflix is ??a formal website company, and must abide by the bottom line of ethics and law.


    Playing around the edges is not suitable for a regular company.


    "In the next stage, Netflix needs to reduce costs as much as possible." Ryan has seen Netflix''s operating data.


    Overall, it''s okay.


    The only headache I feel is that the cost of each transaction is too high, and it is almost a loss-making operation.


    Netflix charges just $6 per DVD, including rental and shipping.


    However, Netflix��s operating costs per order are around $7.


    It can be said that every time Netflix receives an order, not only does it fail to make money, but it also loses about $1.


    This is one of the reasons why Netflix was sold and acquired in the first place.


    There are also monthly fee members who also lose money.


    "In terms of postage, we can''t reduce expenses for the time being."


    Mark Randolph said helplessly: "Some time ago, our cooperation with Amazon has reduced the postage to the lowest point."


    "It''s unlikely that FedEx will lower postage rates again anytime soon."


    "Mark is right." Tony Shalhoub pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose, "Right now we can only find a way to get DVD discs and film licensing fees."


    "Among them, the price of DVD discs of movies authorized by Orion Films..."


    Having said that, he glanced at Ryan and continued: "The cost can be reduced to a very low level, even cheap."


    cheap!


    Many people in the meeting room showed incredible expressions.


    "However, the DVD prices of the rest of the films will not be lowered much." Tony Shalhoub felt a little pity.


    Mark Randolph took the conversation and said, "There is no other way."


    "However, the good news is that we have reached a licensing agreement with the six major Hollywood film companies, and they have given a good discount."


    This is a credit to Orion Pictures.


    With MGM''s huge film library, Orion Pictures can fully authorize each other with Paramount, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, and Disney. It didn''t take much effort to obtain related films. Licensing of the library.


    Mutually licensed film repositories between Hollywood giants are common.


    "Now our monthly membership fee is $19.95, and you can rent up to four DVDs at a time."


    After listening for a while, Ryan said: "I think we can try to increase the number of rentals of a DVD disc, and limit the license of Orion Films or overseas films."


    Mark Randolph couldn''t help but be impressed. The movies authorized by Orion Films not only have low DVD prices, but also only a small part of the licensing fee.


    This is especially true for overseas films.


    Many overseas films are copyrights directly purchased by Netflix.


    It seems that a DVD disc has been added, but Netflix has not increased the cost much.


    "On the premise of maintaining the monthly membership fee of 19.95 US dollars, the annual membership fee option is added. Users can pay 12 months of membership fees at one time. Only users of Netflix''s annual membership fee can enjoy the above rights."


    "Even, a certain discount can be given to users of the annual membership fee." Ryan referred to the membership templates of various websites in his previous life, and directly moved out the annual membership fee.


    Annual membership fee users can gradually become the most loyal users of the website while enjoying various preferential activities.


    Just imagine, you have just spent hundreds of dollars to become a Netflix annual membership fee user, and you will definitely use Netflix to rent DVD discs frequently, gradually becoming a habit.


    "Annual membership fee users!"


    Mark Randolph pondered and said: "Cultivate users'' habit of the website!"


    "That''s right." Ryan glanced at Mark Randolph approvingly, "Netflix not only needs subscribers with membership fees, but also subscribers with annual membership fees."


    "In the future, Netflix can launch special promotions for annual membership fee users and monthly membership fee users."


    In fact, whether it is reducing costs, increasing annual membership fee options, or launching various preferential activities.


    It''s all for the next bigger publicity.


    For this reason, Orion Pictures has become very busy. Except for the overseas distribution of "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" and the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", most of the rest of the energy is put on Netflix.


    After discussing in detail for a while, Ryan talked about other things, "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers will be released soon, this is the most important film of Orion Films'' summer vacation, don''t forget to attend the premiere Mode."


    "Of course." Mark Randolph said with a smile: "This is the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: The Trooper of the Two Towers". No one will miss it."


    The release time of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", Orion Pictures is scheduled for the first weekend in May.


    At this time, the distribution department of Orion Films, as well as the peripheral product operation and publicity departments, have entered a state of tension, making final preparations for the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".


    Ryan is also preparing to return to Los Angeles.


    He can''t stay in San Francisco forever.


    There is also the filming of "Spider-Man 2", which needs to go to New York for filming in May, and then to New Zealand, and will not return to the United States until October.


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 Chapter 437： contradiction

    "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra", which was released in March, has been released for more than a month, and it has long passed its hit period. The cumulative box office in North America reached 175 million US dollars, and the overseas box office reached 135 million US dollars.


    The film grossed $310 million worldwide.


    A bit taller than the original.


    With the investment cost of "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra", Orion Pictures'' first commercial film released this year has been a success.


    "The Mummy Returns", which was released a week later, also achieved very dazzling box office results.


    In the three days of the first weekend, it earned 68.13 million US dollars at the box office, which is much higher than the 65.83 million US dollars in the first weekend of "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra".


    The release of "The Mummy Returns" brought a big impact to "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra".


    However, Orion Pictures and Universal Pictures are relatively restrained, and there is no fierce competition.


    First of all, the themes of the two films are different. "Special Forces: Rise of Cobra" is an action film, and "The Mummy Returns" is an epic film.


    The release of two large commercial films at the same time is not the scariest.


    The scary thing is that both films have the same subject matter.


    Secondly, "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra" is a promotional film for the Pentagon and the military, and Universal Pictures will not deliberately discredit it.


    Ryan was back in Los Angeles on the eve of the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers.


    "How''s the preparation for the premiere?"


    Ryan came to Orion Films, concerned about the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers".


    "Basically everything is ready, and the rest is waiting for the premiere on Thursday."


    David Bryant, director of the publicity department, first said: "With the global box office hit of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", the promotion of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is very smooth."


    For the last "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", Orion Pictures invested more than 80 million US dollars in promotional expenses.


    The promotional cost of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" is only about half of that of the previous "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", but the scale of the promotion is not small at all.


    That''s the benefit of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring''s global box-office success.


    "Where''s the cinema!" Ryan asked again.


    "At least 3,800 movie theaters." Gregory, director of the theater company''s distribution department, said: "The theater company is very active in the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers."


    Movie theater companies can also earn a lot of money if the film sells well.


    What''s more, as the second part of the trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" has received the expectations of countless audiences, and theater companies will naturally invest a lot of resources.


    "Nancy!"


    Ryan nodded, then glanced at Nancy-Utley, and said, "Remember to be more conspicuous for Netflix''s advertising position, and you must greet the media in advance."


    "Jack has already greeted the media reporters who accepted the invitation." Nancy Utley had already asked people to prepare in advance, "In the report of the next day, try to mention Netflix''s online DVD rental business."


    Ryan''s intentions are very obvious, with the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" to increase Netflix''s exposure.


    Even on the personal website of "The Lord of the Rings: The Trooper of the Two Towers", a link to the Netflix website was deliberately added.


    In less than three days, Netflix has increased the number of user registrations by more than 100,000.


    The trailer message boards were almost flooded with Netflix''s name.


    "Unexpectedly, Netflix was acquired by Orion Pictures, which is really surprising news."


    "No wonder, a lot of movies have suddenly been added to the Netflix website, and many of them are formerly produced by Orion Films and MGM."


    ""The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" is released, and Netflix has fully optimized its website. This will be the happiest summer for movie fans."


    "Can someone tell me what Netflix is?"


    The upcoming release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" and Netflix''s comprehensive optimization of the website have excited many young viewers.


    Of course, some people don''t know what Netflix is.


    "What date is "Shrek" going to be released!"


    After the meeting was over, and back in the office, Ryan suddenly asked about "Shrek".


    This is a collaborative project between Orion Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    Orion Films owns half of the investment in the film and is responsible for the overseas distribution of the film.


    "May 16th."


    Sofia Coppola thought for a moment and said, "This is the release time set by DreamWorks, so we don''t have much to say."


    While talking, Sofia Coppola poured a cup of coffee, sat down and said, "However, this is a 3D animated feature film and will not affect "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers."


    The North American release of the film is handled by DreamWorks, and Orion Pictures has no right to decide.


    "Jeffrey Katzenberg, did he react!" Ryan asked, looking away from the window.


    "I''m not sure." Sofia Coppola took a sip of coffee, "However, the conflict among the three giants of DreamWorks has already reached the point where it cannot be eased."


    "Some time ago, Jeffrey Katzenberg proposed to spin off DreamWorks Animation Studio and list it on NASDAQ alone."


    There was a look of weirdness on her face, and she continued: "David Geffen made it clear that he refused."


    The main business scope of DreamWorks can be roughly divided into three parts.


    Among them, the live-action film business is in charge of Stephen Spielberg.


    The performance of this part has been good and bad, and it is far from being as successful as outsiders see.


    David Geffen is in charge of the music recording business, which has almost been vetoed by DreamWorks executives.


    Not only did he have no prospect of profit, but he continued to lose a large amount of money.


    The remaining DreamWorks Animation studio, headed by Jeffrey Katzenberg, is the only consistently profitable DreamWorks business.


    Although not every animated feature film produced by DreamWorks Animation Studio can make a bold box office, at least it can achieve commercial success.


    As a result, Jeffrey Katzenberg naturally did not want to stay at DreamWorks.


    He wants to find a film company with global distribution channels to cooperate with.


    "This is good news for us." Ryan had a smile on his lips, "see Jeffrey Katzenberg sometime."


    Sofia Coppola asked curiously: "You plan to buy DreamWorks Animation Studio!"


    "If there is a chance." Ryan said very naturally: "Buying DreamWorks Animation Studio can increase Orion Pictures'' ability in the production of animated feature films."


    "What about the animation production departments of Blue Sky Studios and Orion Films!" Sofia Coppola shrugged and reminded, "Not counting "Shrek", Orion Films already has two 3D animation feature film projects. "


    "Robot Adventure" produced by Blue Sky Studios will probably be released next year.


    "Rapunzel" is in production.


    However, Ryan felt dissatisfied. To replace Disney''s position in the animated feature film market, only a blue sky studio is not enough.


    Orion''s animated feature film production department is an unknown.


    The best option is to buy DreamWorks Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios.


    It can be said that Marvel Pictures'' superhero films and 3D animation scenes are the strategic development direction of Orion Pictures in the future.


    Ryan cannot be omniscient, and one day he will choose to retreat into the background.


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 Chapter 438： 100 million US dollars

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    The beginning of this year''s summer file belongs entirely to "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".


    This is also one of the best release schedules of the year. Coupled with the impact of the global box office sales of the previous "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" showed an unstoppable momentum on the day of its release. .


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers is the darkness before dawn, and the desperate battle of Helm''s Deep can make people cry."


    "Although I don''t like epic and magical movies, I have to admit that the Battle of Helm''s Deep is really exciting, and it is one of the most classic war scenes in Hollywood history."


    "Peter-Jackson is definitely the top director in Hollywood. From the narrative structure of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" to the dark battle of Helm''s Deep before dawn in "The Lord of the Rings: The Trooper of the Two Towers", it is perfectly shaped. I can''t help but Looking forward to the final installment in the trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."


    "According to the information leaked from within Orion Films, another Tolkien book "The Hobbit" and George Martin''s book "A Song of Ice and Fire" will be adapted in the future."


    It is undeniable that "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" is definitely a classic movie.


    Even in another twenty years, there is no epic film in Hollywood that can surpass "The Lord of the Rings: The Trooper of the Two Towers".


    Not even the Hobbit franchise.


    The box office results of the original "The Hobbit" trilogy are indeed very high.


    But from the perspective of word-of-mouth and influence, it is far inferior to "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    The box office performance of "The Hobbit" has a lot to do with the ticket price of 3D movies.


    There is no such thing as 3D movies in this period.


    It''s not that there are no 3D movies in Hollywood now, but that there is a lack of corresponding 3D projection halls and professional projection equipment.


    The first IMAX3D movie was "The Polar Express" released in 2004.


    However, it was "Avatar" that really made people realize the 3D movie.


    James Cameron not only focuses on the shooting and production of 3D movies, he also promotes theater companies to update 3D projection equipment.


    On the first day of the film''s release in North America, "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" played in 3,800 movie theaters in North America in one day on Friday, easily earning a box office of 32.1 million US dollars.


    Compared with the first-day box office results of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" and "Special Forces: The Rise of Cobra", it is not so dazzling.


    But don��t forget that the first-day box office of the last ��Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring�� was only 22.36 million U.S. dollars, and the midnight box office barely reached 32.64 million U.S. dollars.


    The most important thing is that for a long time to come, the average box office on weekdays will exceed 10 million US dollars.


    This is where it gets really scary.


    On the next Saturday, "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" continued to sweep the North American box office market, earning another $38.56 million in box office in a single day, breaking the box office record set by "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone".


    The North American box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" inevitably declined on Sunday, with a single-day box office gain of 29.86 million US dollars.


    Let "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" break another box office record, raising the three-day opening weekend record in North America to $100.52 million.


    In three days, it earned 100 million US dollars at the box office, which is enough to make the entire Hollywood envious and bitter.


    You know, the production cost of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is only a little over $100 million.


    Michael Kuhn couldn''t believe his eyes when he got the opening weekend box office numbers for "The Lord of the Rings: A Knight of the Two Towers."


    Although he had long expected the big sales of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Rider".


    But it''s still unbelievable to earn $100 million at the box office in three days.


    "Ryan, your vision is amazing."


    In the office, Michael Kuhn looked at Ryan excitedly and said: "With the North American box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", many overseas theater companies and distribution companies have contacted us, hoping to increase the number of copies of the film. .��


    "Good news." Ryan smiled.


    The larger the screening scale, the higher the overseas box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Trooper of the Two Towers".


    That''s good news for Orion Pictures.


    Frank Macasso, who was sitting beside him, had a complex expression on his face.


    It was he who sold the distribution rights to Orion Pictures for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.


    At this time, I was somewhat sighed.


    Frank Macasso suddenly remembered something and said, "Barbara Broccoli has already started preparations for the crew of the next 007 series, and it is expected to officially start in January next year."


    The 007 series of films is the only series of films that MGM can produce, and it is also the most important project in his hands.


    "Has the shooting location been confirmed?" Ryan asked.


    "It''s confirmed." Frank Macasso nodded and said, "The filming location of the crew will be in Pinewood Studios in England and Maui Island."


    The reason for choosing a British studio is very simple, so that it can gain a sense of identity from British movie fans.


    After all, the protagonist of the film, James Bond, is a British agent, not an American agent.


    In addition, Maui is the second largest island in Hawaii.


    "Where''s the budget!" Ryan continued.


    "The film''s initial budget is $142 million." Frank Macasso hesitated for a moment.


    Orion Films produces a lot of large-scale commercial films every year, but the budget of 142 million US dollars is still frighteningly high, almost the film with the highest investment of Orion Films.


    "When you audition, remember to notify me." Ryan frowned slightly, but he didn''t say much.


    "007 Die Another Day" is a series of films. In the film, the starring Pierce Brosnan and the producer Barbara Broccoli will inevitably offer a high salary, even a certain percentage The box office is divided into.


    In this way, the budget of the whole film can only be greatly increased.


    This is inevitable.


    "Have the results of the survey on zombie-themed movies come out?"


    Ryan turned to look at Michael Kuhn and asked, "The next step is to prepare for the filming of "Resident Evil."


    "Rush Hour 3" and "Tomb Raider 2" were released in the summer, among which "Rush Hour 3" is the last completed film.


    "Tomb Raider 3" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" will be released next year.


    The filming plan of the "Death Comes" series of films has been temporarily suspended.


    It is still uncertain when the second part of "Blade Warrior" will be restarted.


    In other words, starting from 2002, the shooting plan of Orion Films will be greatly reduced.


    Therefore, Orion Pictures will need to create a new series of films in the future.


    Resident Evil is one of them.


    What''s more, the success of "Tomb Raider" and the TV version of "The Walking Dead" is enough to show that game adaptations and zombie-themed movies have a certain market.


    Michael Kuhn''s eyes were full of surprise, and he said: "According to the survey data sent back by overseas branches, the approval rate of zombie-themed films among overseas audiences is much higher than that in North America."


    This data was investigated by a number of overseas distribution companies.


    What is intriguing is that North American audiences are significantly less interested in zombie-themed films than overseas audiences.


    Ryan had anticipated this, tapped his fingers lightly, and said, "Frank, get someone to contact Milla Jovovich to see if she is willing to sign multiple film contracts at once."


    The original "Resident Evil" filmed a total of six films, and Alice, played by Milla Jovovich, is the soul of the entire series of films.


    In the film, Milla Jovovich created a perfect Alice.


    Ryan remembered that when it was rumored that Milla Jovovich would not be starring in the fifth "Resident Evil 5: Retribution", many fans expressed their refusal to watch the film.


    It can be seen from this that the film company needs to take a big risk to change another actor to play Alice midway.


    It''s best to sign multiple movie contracts at once.


    In the previous life, the film company loved and hated Milla Jovovich, and if she continues to play Alice, it will win the support of fans, which is a good thing for the box office of the film.


    It''s just that, in this way, the film company needs to pay a far from cheap remuneration and box office share.


    So from the very beginning, Ryan planned to sign multiple film contracts at once, trying to control the remuneration of the film''s leading actors to an acceptable range.


    "In addition, the budget of the entire project cannot exceed 35 million U.S. dollars." Ryan specifically added.


    There''s no way "Resident Evil" has the same $142 million budget as "007: Die Another Day."


    The "Resident Evil" series of films must control the cost of shooting.


    Without the support of the North American box office market, relying solely on the overseas box office market, it is doomed that the cost of filming should not be too high.


    "I''ll call someone to contact Milla Jovovich''s agent immediately." Frank Macasso secretly breathed a sigh of relief.


    Just now he was really afraid that because of the budget of "007: Die Another Day", Ryan would be dissatisfied, or the film budget would be reduced.


    After briefly understanding the details of the "Resident Evil" project, Frank Macasso got up and left, asking someone to contact Milla Jovovich''s agent.


    It would be best if Milla Jovovich could play the role of Alice.


    If it doesn''t work, Ryan can only change actors.


    Since Milla Jovovich starred in "The Fifth Element" in 1997, she hasn''t had any blockbuster movies, and her pay is probably not too high.


    The only thing to worry about is that she may not easily agree to sign multiple film contracts at once, and Orion Pictures needs to make some concessions.


    However, the original "Resident Evil" can be filmed one by one, and even after the final chapter is released, Constantine Films plans to restart the filming of the series, replace a new leading role and protagonist, and continue filming .


    It is enough to explain the profitability of the "Resident Evil" series of films.


    In his previous life, Ryan discussed this film with others.


    The main profit of "Resident Evil" is not in the box office, but in the film DVD disc rental market, peripheral copyrights, and merchandise.


    So, when he was at Netflix, Ryan thought of "Resident Evil".


    Orion Films contacted several DVD manufacturers on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and settled in US dollars, reducing the purchase cost of DVDs to the price of a cabbage.


    Let''s put it this way.


    The CIF price of DVD discs produced on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is ten times the normal price of DVD discs in North America.


    In addition, Orion Films has long-term business partners, and the price can be lowered.


    As for quality issues!


    There is no need to worry about these at all, and it is guaranteed to meet the quality requirements of American DVD discs 100%.


    Now the total foreign exchange reserves on the other side of the Pacific Ocean are less than 160 billion US dollars. For the commodities that can be exported to generate foreign exchange, the quality requirements are very high, even stricter than the quality inspections of some European and American countries.


    Last month, Netflix received its first batch of DVDs from across the Pacific Ocean, and the price of each DVD disc is only US$1.35.


    An unbelievable price.


    But Ryan knew that the cost of manufacturing on the other side of the Pacific Ocean was very low. After excluding various shipping costs, the manufacturing cost of each DVD disc was only a few cents. For the manufacturers there, there was still a high profit.


    Especially for export commodities, manufacturers can also get a tax rebate subsidy from the government.


    When he was in college, Ryan also bought a lot of pirated DVD discs, which cost 5 yuan a piece. If converted into US dollars, the price of each DVD disc is less than 1 US dollar.


    Of course, the quality of pirated DVD discs varies.


    With the arrival of the working day, Ryan brought the "Spider-Man 2" crew to New York for filming.


    Originally, according to the original plan, he was planning to go to New York for filming before May.


    However, some time was delayed on Netflix, coupled with the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Trooper of the Two Towers", Ryan simply postponed the time by two weeks.


    Anyway, the shooting time of the "Spider-Man 2" crew is relatively loose, and he will not return to the United States if he is killed before October.


    To be more precise, before mid-September.


    As soon as he arrived in New York, Ryan first took the crew to the World Trade Center to shoot, and in the next few days, he kept shooting in Manhattan.


    In fact, the framing and shooting of "Spider-Man 2" is very simple. It just roughly shoots some iconic buildings in Manhattan inside and out. The whole process has nothing to do with the actors.


    The maturity of digital synthetic image technology has gradually replaced live-action shootingActors only need to shoot under the blue screen.


    During the visit, Ryan also met with a business delegation from the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and the two sides expressed their hope to continue to deepen cooperation.


    Some people even privately revealed that as long as Orion Films continues to purchase a large number of products across the Pacific, it will give some policy support, such as the introduction of films.


    At that moment, Ryan agreed directly.


    There is a certain number of overseas films imported from across the Pacific each year.


    Regardless of whether it is divided into films or bought out, both have quota limits.


    Otherwise, Ryan would not have donated a large sum of money every year.


    These funds are part of the box office revenue from the market across the Pacific Ocean, and the remaining part is invested in the construction of theaters and other investment projects.


    In recent years, Orion Pictures has not converted a large amount of dollars from the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Otherwise, the number of films introduced by Orion Films every year will not increase year by year.


    This year alone, there have been G.I. Ops: Rise of Cobra, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Rush Hour 3, Tomb Raider 2, Spider-Man, Shrek "And many other films.


    A film company that does not exchange large sums of money for dollars, but invests heavily, will naturally be satisfied by many people.


    In addition, Ryan is also a shareholder of Amazon.


    The quantity of goods purchased by Amazon is more than several times that of Orion Films.


    On the day before the crew ended the location shooting, Ryan met a somewhat unexpected person.


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    Walking into the coffee shop of the hotel where the crew stayed, Paul Anderson looked a little nervous. This was the first time he met a top Hollywood figure alone.


    Especially thinking of the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", he couldn''t help but feel a lot more nervous.


    After all, the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", which is currently in theaters, is extremely terrifying.


    Even the box office results on weekdays make people feel dumbfounded.


    On the first working day of the film, the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Trooper of the Two Towers" fell sharply, and it only earned 15.24 million US dollars in a single day on Monday.


    On Tuesday, it dropped sharply again, falling directly below 10 million U.S. dollars, and the single-day box office earned 9.56 million U.S. dollars.


    But what is surprising is that on Wednesday, the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Trooper of the Two Towers" did not fall but rose, with a single-day box office of 14.59 million US dollars.


    It again earned $12.63 million at the box office on Thursday.


    After four working days, a total of 52.02 million US dollars was earned at the box office.


    The accumulated box office in North America reached 152 million US dollars.


    By the end of May, the North American box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" had reached more than 270 million U.S. dollars.


    Within three weeks of its release, the box office in North America exceeded 270 million US dollars.


    Orion Films can recover the cost of filming and make a lot of money based on North American box office revenue alone.


    Even, this film may surpass the global box office performance of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".


    Paul Anderson watched in disbelief.


    "Hello, Mr. Paul!"


    Ryan took the initiative to shake hands with Paul Anderson and invited him to sit down, "How is the script preparation going?"


    Paul Anderson sat down and replied nervously: "The main line of the script can be completed in a few days, but the details still need some time to be revised."


    "It doesn''t matter, you have enough time to perfect the script." Ryan knew he was worried about time.


    In fact, the shooting plan of "Resident Evil" was not very urgent, and Ryan did not plan to write the script himself, he chose to hand it over to Paul Anderson.


    Paul Anderson was not only the director of the original "Resident Evil", but also the crew producer and screenwriter.


    Of course, in the original film, he has another identity, that is, the husband of the heroine Milla Jovovich.


    As for what he said in his previous life, Paul Anderson filmed "Resident Evil" to pursue Milla Jovovich, which is not reliable at all.


    Not to mention, the production company of the original film is Constantine Films, not Paul Anderson himself, and it is impossible to spend more than 30 million US dollars to chase Milla Jovovich.


    In that case, it is estimated that Constantine Film Company will be the first to stand up and quit.


    In addition, the two of them met while filming "Resident Evil", not Milla Jovovich who met first, and later "Resident Evil".


    "Great."


    Paul Anderson breathed a sigh of relief, "I want to chat with the people from the game company about the original idea of ??"Resident Evil."


    Then he hesitated and said, "Also, can you increase the budget a little bit!"


    "This film requires a lot of action shots and makeup. With a budget of 30 million US dollars, it is estimated that it will be difficult to achieve the expected shooting effect."


    Ryan thought for a moment and said, "It can be increased to $33 million."


    The budget for the original Resident Evil was also $33 million.


    "It''s an R-rated movie, and with a budget of $33 million, you can make a great movie."


    Ryan felt that it needed to be straightforward. This is an R-rated film, not a large-scale commercial film, and the budget cannot be too high.


    With a budget of $33 million, it''s not the most expensive project Paul Anderson has ever directed, but it''s enough to make an R-rated film.


    "With the popularity of the "Resident Evil" game, it''s a little pity to shoot an R-rated movie." Paul Anderson felt a little pity.


    The last game copyright film "Tomb Raider" adapted by Orion Films not only cost much more than 33 million U.S. dollars, but it was also a large-scale commercial film, not an R-rated film.


    The investment in Hollywood R-rated movies has never been too high.


    R-rated movies are inherently restricted. Some relatively conservative overseas countries do not allow R-rated movies to be released.


    Even in North America, the number of viewers of an R-rated film is limited.


    "Paul, you have to understand one thing."


    Ryan shook his head helplessly, and said, "This is a project based on a zombie-themed game, and there will inevitably be a lot of violence in the film."


    "Even for Orion Pictures, it is very difficult to change the rating of the film."


    He changed his voice and continued: "Of course, when grading films in the future, Orion Pictures will try to get PG-13 as much as possible."


    The production company and the North American distribution company of the original version of "Resident Evil" are Constantine Films, an old large film company from Germany, not a Hollywood film company in the United States.


    Of course, Constantine Films did not choose to release it alone, but cooperated with a Hollywood film company called Mubao Films to release it.


    Mubao Films is a subsidiary of Columbia Tristar Film Group, mainly engaged in theatrical short film series.


    In terms of film classification, it is impossible for Sony Pictures to invest too many resources.


    "Don''t worry, Ryan, I will pay attention."


    "Within the scope of not affecting the rhythm of the film, try to reduce the **** scenes in the film." Paul Anderson said with a smile.


    Hollywood is not without its violent films, which are released with a PG-13 rating, almost every year.


    But some attention should be paid, the appearance of eating should not be too ugly.


    Ryan nodded and said, "Even if it''s an R-rated movie, it doesn''t matter. After all, when the project was first approved, this movie was positioned as an R-rated movie."


    The original "Resident Evil" was an R-rated movie, and it was not the same success.


    Of course, it can be rated as PG-13, which is naturally the best.


    At least one PG-13-rated film has a certain chance of being imported across the Pacific Ocean. If it is an R-rated film, there is no hope of being introduced in the next few years.


    The original version of the first "Resident Evil" was released in 2002, and it was not until the fourth "Resident Evil 4" released in 2010 that it was introduced across the Pacific.


    It''s also an R-rated film.


    It has to be said that the film market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean has gradually become more and more open.


    This is definitely a good thing for Hollywood.


    Paul-Anderson looked at Ryan''s tentativeness and asked, "Among the candidates for the heroine..."


    Ryan smiled and said, "Orion Films is negotiating with Milla Jovovich''s agent. If there is no accident, Milla Jovovich will play the leading role in this film."


    Milla Jovovich!


    Paul Anderson looked surprised, "Is it Milla Jovovich, the heroine in "The Fifth Element"?"


    Milla Jovovich, she still has a lot of fame, especially the "Fifth Element" she starred in, with a global box office of 263 million U.S. dollars, while the production cost of the film was only 80 million U.S. dollars.


    Enough to be considered a blockbuster film.


    "Yes." Ryan nodded.


    "A great candidate." Paul Anderson said happily: "Milla Jovovich, she has a lot of popularity in the box office market in many countries and regions, which will be very helpful for the film''s future promotion and release. .��


    Most directors like to cooperate with some well-known actors, which can bring a lot of exposure to the film and box office.


    An actress like Milla Jovovich who has starred in blockbuster movies and is not very paid is indeed a good choice.


    The two chatted in detail for a while, and Paul Anderson left in a hurry, rushing back to complete the outline of the script.


    After Paul Anderson left, Ryan continued to lead the crew to shoot scenes, and took time to pay attention to the progress of other projects.


    In addition to "Resident Evil", Orion Pictures is also preparing for the crews of "Charlie''s Angels" and "Grey''s Anatomy".


    Among them, "Grey''s Anatomy" is relatively simple, and almost all of it is handed over to Shonda Rhimes, and Orion Pictures is more about assisting.


    "Charlie''s Angels" is one of the key projects of Orion Films, with a budget of about US$90 million to US$100 million The preliminary decision is made by Charlize-Theron, Maggie Lee, and Hillary- Swank starred.


    In addition to Li Meiqi directly signing a film contract with Orion Films, the total of the three films is only less than 300,000 US dollars, and the remuneration of Charlize Theron and Hillary Swank is still under negotiation.


    Compared to the unknown Li Maggie, Charlize Theron, as a first-line actress in Hollywood, will naturally not be cheap, and Helen even wants to get a basic salary of 20 million US dollars.


    Hillary Swank''s agent didn''t care too much about the pay, but wanted to win more shots for the role.


    For these matters, Ryan did not ask, but handed over to other people to be responsible for the negotiation.


    He is considering serializing "Charlie''s Angels" in this way.


    The original "Charlie''s Angels" was filmed in two parts.


    The first "Charlie''s Angels" sold well at the global box office, but the second "Charlie''s Angels" was much worse, resulting in the termination of the third filming plan by Sony Pictures.

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    The filming cost of the first "Charlie''s Angels" was US$93 million, with a North American box office of US$125 million, an overseas box office of US$138 million, and a global box office of US$264 million.


    The filming cost of the second "Charlie''s Angels 2" rose to 120 million US dollars, but the North American box office dropped to 100 million US dollars, the overseas box office rose slightly to 158 million US dollars, and the global box office was 258 million US dollars.


    The producer of the film, Sony Pictures, believes that the "Charlie''s Angels" series has lost its value for adaptation, and the audience has fallen into aesthetic fatigue for the three **** and beautiful women, resulting in no third sequel film in the end.


    Of course, the higher and higher ratio of remuneration to box office is also one of the reasons for Sony Pictures.


    In this regard, Ryan has no good way.


    Films with female protagonists generally have two shooting styles, one is to attract female audiences, and the other is normal commercial films.


    The original version of "Charlie''s Angels" is a commercial film through and through. The audience is mainly male, and it is not a feminist film.


    Ryan didn''t want to change that.


    To put it bluntly, "Charlie''s Angels" is an action movie that focuses on women and sexiness. Too many changes will only backfire.


    As for how to shoot the third sequel film!


    The best way is to let time gradually forget everything.


    Shoot two films first, and then temporarily freeze the shooting plan.


    After a few years, when the audience gradually forgets the first two films, Orion Pictures will restart the shooting plan of the third sequel film.


    People always like nostalgia, and there are new generations of audiences.


    In addition, the crew of "The Walking Dead 2" has already started filming.


    The crew of "Chicago" has also entered the filming stage and is expected to be released at the end of next year.


    Other sequel films such as "X-Men 2" and "Tomb Raider 3" and the shooting projects left over by MGM are also advancing steadily, and Ryan does not need to worry about it.


    A very strange phenomenon can be seen here. The films planned by Orion Films are almost all adapted films, and there is no original film.


    This is also a common phenomenon that has gradually emerged in Hollywood since the beginning of the 20th century. The risks brought by adaptations and sequels are far lower than original films.


    Even Orion Pictures doesn''t have any big investment plans for original films in the short term.


    In early June, the crew of "Spider-Man 2" came to New Zealand and officially started filming.


    The reason why I chose to shoot continuously, instead of waiting for the first "Spider-Man" to be released, is to start preparing for the sequel film plan.


    Mainly because of the actor''s salary.


    The three actors in the film run through the three films. If they are filmed one by one, Orion Films will inevitably pay a high salary and box office share.


    However, by choosing to shoot continuously like the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, you can avoid the salary increase.


    The production cost of the original first "Spider-Man" was only 139 million US dollars, and the second "Spider-Man 2" directly rose to 200 million US dollars, and the shooting cost of the third "Spider-Man 3" was as high as 258 million US dollars.


    In addition to increasing the cost of special effects, almost all the remaining money was spent on film remuneration.


    On the first day when he came to the Wellington studio, the crew was surrounded by many reporters, and Ryan could at least see media reporters from several countries.


    This is undoubtedly the impact of the global sales of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers".


    ""Spider-Man 2" will not interact with the characters in the "X-Men" series of films for the time being, but will connect to the plot of the first "Spider-Man"."


    "It''s going to be a different kind of superhero movie than ''X-Men'', ''Batman'', ''Superman''."


    "In the future, Orion Pictures does not rule out creating a universe that belongs to Marvel Comics."


    Facing a crowd of media reporters, Ryan kept the topic on "Spider-Man" and refused to answer other irrelevant questions.


    Even, a lot of surprising news was revealed in the words.


    A superhero movie like no other!


    In the future, Orion Films plans to create a universe that belongs to Marvel Comics!


    The reporters at the scene were so excited that they couldn''t help but focus on Avi Allard, the president of Marvel Studios.


    As we all know, Marvel Studios is mainly responsible for shooting superhero movies.


    "Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures will not be limited to "Spider-Man", "X-Men", "Blade Runner" and other films."


    "In the future, we will create a larger-scale superhero film shooting plan." Avi-Allard broke out a big news.


    Although the Avengers plan was not clearly stated, it is also vaguely reminiscent of the ambitions of Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures.


    In the future, it will not only be "Spiderman", "X-Men", "Blade Warrior" and other films, there will be more superheroes on the screen.


    In fact, the Marvel comics universe is not a new idea. Marvel comics put forward the concept of the universe world many years ago.


    It''s just that what Marvel Comics proposes is the comic universe, while Ryan talks about the universe that belongs to the movie.


    The two are fundamentally different.


    As soon as the universe of the movie Marvel Comics was brought up, and Orion Pictures announced that the members of the "X-Men" would shoot their own films in the future, it quickly attracted the attention of a large number of media and Hollywood people.


    "A universe that belongs to Marvel Comics?"


    In the Warner Bros. headquarters office, Dan Logan put down the newspaper in his hand and muttered to himself: "Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures want to create a superhero universe? Or the X-Men universe?" !"


    "Even, the Avengers!"


    This kind of idea is not only unique to Marvel Comics, DC Comics also has a similar concept of the universe world.


    It''s just that whether such a concept is proposed by Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures, or by Marvel Comics, it is naturally completely different.


    Ryan Gosling will not talk casually, his every move represents the attitude of Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures.


    Dan Logan was lost in thought, considering what lay behind this notion.


    Whether it''s the superhero universe, or just the X-Men universe, or even the Avengers.


    This will be a huge plan. Perhaps since the acquisition of Marvel Comics, Orion Pictures has always had a very huge plan.


    At this time, the phone on the desk rang, and Dan Logan came back to his senses, reached out to pick up the phone and asked, "What''s going on!"


    Soon the secretary''s voice came over the phone, "Boss, you guessed right, Orion Films does have a huge shooting plan."


    "Only a few high-level officials know about the specific content of the plan, and there is no useful information at all."


    "I see." Dan Logan hung up the phone with a very serious face, "What is Ryan Gosling thinking about?"


    But it''s clear that whatever the details of the plan, it''s going to be one that would shock Hollywood.


    "Even if Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures want to create an Avengers alliance, it won''t affect Warner Bros."


    Dan-Logan seemed to be talking to himself, "DC Comics also has many superheroes."


    "If Ryan Gosling and Orion Films can make the Avengers, we can do the same with the Justice League."


    Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman are more famous than the Avengers. .


    Thinking of this, Dan Logan''s heart was filled with enthusiasm. He wished that Orion Films could launch the Avengers plan as soon as possible, so that he could persuade other senior executives and the board of directors of the company to create a Justice League plan.


    Of course, it is not easy to build a Justice League, let alone set up a project hastily, but requires a long planning and preparation process, just like what Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures are doing now.


    Immediately, Dan Logan picked up the phone and called his secretary, "Pay attention to every move of the "Spider-Man" and "X-Men" movies."


    "Any news about Marvel Studios should be notified to me as soon as possible."


    "In addition, I plan to attend the premiere of "Spider-Man" at the end of the year."


    If it wasn''t for the fear of being rejected by Orion Films, he would have preferred to participate in the internal screening of "Spider-Man".


    Ryan didn''t expect that just the concept of a cosmic world reminded Dan Logan of the Avengers plan, and even wanted to promote Warner Bros.''s Justice League project.


    Still, Ryan wouldn''t care if he knew.


    Warner Bros. is not Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures. Dan Logan is only one of the top management, not only need to convince the rest of Warner Bros. executives and the board of directors, but also Time Warner and DC Comics.


    What''s more, the whole plan cannot be completed overnight, and it needs a series of superhero movies as a foreshadowing.


    Not to mention Warner Bros., even Orion Pictures has no plans to film the Avengers for the time being.


    At the same time, the crew of "Spider-Man 2" officially started filming.


    Since it was the original cast of the previous crew, except for a few actors, there were almost no major changes, so naturally there was no talk of a running-in period.


    Can quickly enter the shooting state.


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    Although "Spider-Man 2" is not the beginning of the Avengers plan, Ryan still inserted a lot of other superhero things in it, even a little more than the first "Spider-Man 1".


    In the previous life, Marvel Pictures, because of the big sales of superhero films such as "Spiderman" and "X-Men", Marvel dared to take the risk of filming the Avengers project.


    Linking the superhero films, first filming "Iron Man", "Invincible Hulk", "Iron Man 2", "Thor" and "Captain America" ??several individual films, completed the assembly of the Avengers on the screen , and finally "The Avengers" was released.


    Even though Orion Films and Marvel Pictures have not started the Avengers plan, Ryan has already begun to pave the way for future Avengers plans.


    Even, the ambitions of Orion Films and Marvel Films were revealed, "Spider-Man" is just the beginning, not the end.


    "Hey, Ryan, maybe Orion Pictures really wants to create an Avengers plan!"


    In the studio in Wellington, Ryan had just finished the work in front of him and returned to the director''s position to sit down.


    Toby-Maguire moved a chair, sat beside him and asked curiously, "Is the Spider-Man I play one of them?"


    In the comics, there are many members of the Avengers, more than the number of X-Men.


    No matter how Orion Pictures and Marvel Studios plan to shoot, it is impossible to put every superhero character on the screen.


    And, most importantly, as the leading actor in the "Spider-Man" movie, Toby Maguire is very aware of the plots in the three movies, and more or less added details belonging to other superheroes.


    "At least not for the time being."


    Ryan gestured to the assistant director Stacy Benwell, asking her to adjust the camera position appropriately, then turned to look at Toby Maguire and said: "You have read the script of "Spider-Man 2", then It should be clear that this movie has nothing to do with the so-called Avengers in terms of the plot line."


    It''s not that the "Spider-Man" series of films cannot be used as the beginning of the Avengers'' plan, Ryan even considered it this way.


    However, the box office performance of the original "Spider-Man" series of films is really amazing. It is somewhat a pity to use it as the beginning film of the Avengers plan.


    Furthermore, the concept of superhero movies has not yet fully become popular all over the world.


    At this time, taking the risk of filming other Avengers members, Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures need to take a lot of risks.


    Far better to wait a few more years.


    "If Orion Pictures or Marvel Pictures plans to shoot The Avengers, remember to send me an audition invitation, and I can sign multiple film contracts at once." Toby-Maguire looked very serious.


    "Spider-Man" is his first major commercial film starring, and it has not yet been released. Tobey Maguire has not tasted the taste of fame.


    So he is very interested in the world of the Marvel Comics universe reported by the media these days.


    What''s more, the Spider-Man he plays is the most famous superhero in Marvel Comics.


    Once Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures plan to shoot the Avengers plan, then Spider-Man must be an indispensable role.


    He can be strapped to the chariots of Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures.


    "Toby, don''t worry, you are the most suitable candidate to play Spider-Man." Ryan nodded with a smile.


    In fact, he didn''t even think about letting Tobey Maguire continue to play Spider-Man in the next series of films.


    Leaving aside the factor of age, just in terms of salary, he would change to a new one without hesitation.


    The safest way, is the same as the original "Spider-Man" series of films, to pause for a period of time after every few films, and then replace a group of newcomers with cheap pay, and continue to start filming after the filming is over.


    Audiences love watching the Spider-Man character, not the actor playing Spider-Man.


    This is how superhero movies are shot.


    Similar to Robert Downey Jr.''s Iron Man, Scarlett Johansson''s Black Widow, Gal Gadot''s Wonder Woman, the film company is both love and headache.


    After chatting casually, Ryan ignored Toby Maguire and focused on his work.


    Not long after, the various filming departments of the crew were ready, except that the makeup of the actors was not over yet.


    Ryan asked Sofia Coppola to rush over.


    Every time, the actor who was putting on makeup didn''t come out, but Natalie Portman came from the direction of the dressing room.


    Natalie Portman stepped on high heels, walked to Ryan very naturally, and asked intentionally, "Is there anything I need to pay attention to soon?"


    Ryan glanced at her, feeling faint pain in his back, "Show off your aura as you were in the previous crew."


    "The role you play this time is no longer a waiter who aspires to become an actress, but a very popular opera performer."


    Last crew!


    "Queen Naboo? Still a member of the Galactic Council!"


    Natalie Portman blinked, then suddenly lowered her head and whispered, "Tonight, you can try them all."


    "Cough cough!" Ryan quickly coughed lightly, interrupting Natalie Portman, "Save these topics for the night, you should prepare first."


    Natalie Portman played Padm�� Amidala in the last Star Wars cast, a former queen of Naboo who is currently a member of the Galactic Council, and Ryan has tried it, the difference between the two place.


    Natalie Portman curled her lips and walked to the side with graceful steps.


    Watching Natalie Portman go elsewhere, Ryan called Joseph Aspmonty and asked him to check the set-up shooting scene in the studio again, so as not to make mistakes in the official shooting.


    The studio in front of me is not much different from the studio of the previous "Spiderman" crew, surrounded by blue screens.


    Shooting with a blue screen will become a norm for Hollywood crews.


    The scene that is about to start shooting is Peter Parker going to the newspaper office to sell his photos.


    There is a very beautiful actress here, Bryce Dallas Howard with a very long name.


    Her father is Ron Howard, a very famous Hollywood director, he has directed "Apollo 13", "The Grinch", "A Beautiful Mind" and other films.


    Among them, "A Beautiful Mind" has half of the investment of Orion Films, and is responsible for the overseas distribution of the film.


    That''s why Ryan agreed to give Bryce-Dallas-Howard a small cameo.


    Not long after, all the departments were ready, Ryan asked the actors to familiarize themselves with their positions, and then the official shooting began.


    "The first scene of "Spider-Man 2". The first act begins!" The scene recorder shouted.


    In the camera, Toby Maguire is sitting on a chair, looking a little helpless. He just lost a pretty good job.


    "Parker, why have you been fired?" the newspaper owner asked with his eyes wide open while holding a huge cigar.


    Before Toby-Maguire could speak, the owner of the newspaper picked up the photo album and flipped through it, and said in a very impatient tone: "The puppy catching the Frisbee, the pigeons in the park, two old men playing chess..."


    "Boss!" Bryce-Dallas-Howard, who played the female secretary, came over.


    "Don''t bother me." The boss of the newspaper yelled unceremoniously.


    Bryce-Dallas-Howard was so scared that he turned around and left.


    Looking at Bryce-Dallas-Howard in the camera, Ryan touched his chin, and couldn''t help but think of the heroine Kirsten-Dunst in the original "Spider-Man" series.


    At least according to his aesthetics Bryce-Dallas-Howard in front of him is much more beautiful than Kirsten-Dunst.


    Of course being pretty has nothing to do with acting.


    "Pause."


    Ryan frowned and called to stop, looked at Bryce-Dallas-Howard and said, "Bryce, your expression was too flustered just now."


    "This is not filming ''The Grinch,'' so don''t be so exaggerated, try to take it easy."


    Seeing Bryce-Dallas-Howard nodded, Ryan continued: "Take a break for five minutes and do it again."


    Natalie Portman came over and looked at Bryce Dallas Howard not far away, with a flash of hostility in her eyes, "It seems that Director Howard''s daughter has acquired his talent in acting."


    Ron Howard starred in many films when he was young, but later he began to change careers and become a director.


    "Be careful with your wording."


    Ryan said angrily: "Natalie, you''d better get familiar with the script, I don''t want to see you make the same mistake."


    After speaking, Ryan stopped talking to Natalie Portman and asked the crew to start filming again.


    Next, a very simple shot was shot four times before Ryan barely passed it.


    In his previous life, he had watched "Jurassic World 2" starring Bryce-Dallas-Howard, and his acting skills were much better than those of his teenage years, at least as mentioned above.


    Yes, Bryce-Dallas-Howard was a young girl, born on March 2, 1981, just a few months after her nineteenth birthday.


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    In the circle of Hollywood actors, Bryce-Dallas-Howard can be regarded as a proud woman, even more prominent than Sofia-Coppola''s background.


    Her father, Ron Howard, has directed several blockbuster films in recent years, and she also has two uncles and a cousin who are also in the entertainment industry.


    One of them is Clint Howard, a well-known film and television actor.


    The other uncle is called Clint Eastwood, who has multiple identities as actor, director, and producer. He has starred in the trilogy series of movies, and he also directed "Million Dollar Baby" in his previous life. He won the 77th place in one fell swoop. Academy Award for Best Director.


    Cousin Kelly - Eastwood is a music composer.


    An enviable background.


    This is not over yet, when Bryce-Dallas-Howard was young, even among the actresses in Hollywood, he was still very dazzling.


    Of course, as Bryce-Dallas-Howard grew older in the later period, his body gradually gained weight, and his appearance began to decline drastically.


    As for Elizabeth Banks who played the female secretary in the original "Spider-Man 2"!


    She is just a small actress.


    While Ryan admits that Elizabeth Banks is also pretty good, he can''t be looking around for an actor.


    When the shoot was over, Ryan began to move the crew around for the next shot.


    Inside the studio, under another blue screen, the filming of Tobey-Maguire and Bryce-Dallas-Howard continued.


    "Hi!"


    Tobey Maguire walks up to Bryce Dallas Howard with the check.


    "Hi, Pete!" Bryce-Dallas-Howard turned around and took the check, looking down, "It''s not enough for your last advance."


    The filming had just started, and Tobey Maguire had barely said a word before being stopped by Ryan.


    Toby Maguire turned around to look at Ryan with a hint of embarrassment. He seemed to have made a small mistake just now.


    "Toby, be serious."


    "Although Bryce plays Betty Brant, she is Spider-Man''s first love girlfriend in the comics."


    Ryan was a little speechless and shouted loudly: "But Bryce in front of you is not your girlfriend, so don''t look around."


    "Of course, if you want to pursue her in private, I have no objection."


    "The premise is that you need to do your job well first, and be ready to accept the test of that old guy, Ron Howard."


    The crew on the side couldn''t help laughing.


    Tobey Maguire raised his hand in embarrassment and said quickly: "Sorry, Ryan, I will pay attention."


    He did look at Bryce-Dallas-Howard just now.


    This is just a knee-jerk reaction.


    Faced with a young woman of superior background, beautiful appearance, and tall figure, many people will subconsciously take a look.


    Bryce-Dallas-Howard just smiled without much reaction.


    Like Sofia Coppola, she has been in the crew since she was a child, and she doesn''t care about a small joke.


    "Okay, go ahead and start filming," Ryan shouted.


    The three cameras began to adjust their positions. Bryce-Dallas-Howard was 1.73 meters tall, and she needed to wear a pair of high-heeled shoes. Even sitting on a chair, she still looked very tall.


    In contrast, Tobey Maguire is only 1.70 meters tall.


    In this way, when shooting, it is necessary to adjust the position of the camera.


    Filming started again, and Bryce-Dallas-Howard was clearly in the mood.


    Bryce Dallas-Howard stood up and watched Tobey Maguire reach out and touch his chin. "Head up."


    Seeing Tobey Maguire smile, Bryce Dallas Howard smiled and turned away.


    A very simple shot.


    However, to be honest, Bryce-Dallas-Howard and Ryan feel a little worse than the original Elizabeth-Banks.


    It''s not an acting problem, but a smile.


    The smile of Elizabeth Banks in the original "Spider-Man 2" can make people''s eyes shine.


    Bryce-Dallas-Howard is less flavorful.


    A big reason is age. Even though Bryce-Dallas-Howard is wearing very mature makeup, he is still a young girl in essence, and Elizabeth-Banks is several years older than her.


    In front of this is only a small problem.


    In the future, when editing, try to adjust as much as possible, reduce the facial shots of Bryce-Dallas-Howard, increase the full-body shots, and highlight the characteristics of tall stature.


    Thinking of this, Ryan couldn''t help complaining that in the three original "Spider-Man" movies, there are several women who are better than the heroine in appearance, figure, and temperament, but Spider-Man only likes the heroine.


    As the saying goes, what you can''t get is the best.


    Although the crew did not shoot a lot of shots on the first day, most of them were fragmentary shots, except for Ryan calling to stop once in a while, the overall shooting was relatively smooth.


    After the first day of filming, Ryan asked someone to pack up and prepare to go back to the hotel to rest.


    The next few days were almost all drama, Ryan saved the action scenes of Spider-Man until the end.


    "Jeffrey Katzenberg just called to express his regret that you did not attend the premiere of Shrek."


    Ryan had just finished filming a scene when Sofia Coppola came over, "In addition, the North American box office of this film has reached 187 million US dollars."


    Speaking of which, she couldn''t help showing a strange look, a long animation film that was not very optimistic in DreamWorks, even a 3D animation feature film with an experimental nature, which was released in less than a month. It grossed $187 million.


    As any idiot knows, this is a blockbuster 3D animated feature film.


    DreamWorks Animation is said to be planning a sequel.


    "Wow, $187 million at the box office!"


    Ryan shrugged, "It seems that Disney is going to face another strong competitor."


    From "Toy Story" by Pixar Animation Studios and "Ice Age" by Blue Sky Studios, to "Shrek" by DreamWorks Animation Studios, there are all 3D animation feature films.


    However, Disney, which has monopolized the Hollywood feature film market for a long time, has never released a 3D feature film.


    It has to be said that this is an irony.


    "Also, are you going to attend the premieres of "Rush Hour 3" and "Tomb Raider 2?" Sofia Coppola asked.


    "I don''t have time for the time being." Ryan made up his mind to stay in New Zealand. At least until the 9/11 incident broke out, he would never return to the United States by plane.


    "Let these matters be handled by Nancy and the others."


    "Okay." Sofia Coppola had already expected that Ryan had no interest in the premieres of "Rush Hour 3" and "Tomb Raider 2".


    "By the way, there is one more thing."


    With a look of hesitation on her face, she said, "Rupert Murdoch of News Corp. would like to ask you to meet alone."


    "He seems to be trying to buy Blue Sky Studios."


    Since Pixar Animation Studios, Blue Sky Animation Studios, and DreamWorks Animation have succeeded in feature animation one after another.


    This has caused many Hollywood film companies to set their sights on animated feature films.


    Among them is 20th Century Fox, a subsidiary of News Corp., which invested a budget of 75 million US dollars and ambitiously created an animated feature film "Frozen Planet".


    However, "Frozen Planet", which was released in June last year, was like a huge box office bomb, causing 20th Century Fox to vomit three liters of blood.


    The North American box office of this animated feature film was only US$22.75 million, the overseas box office was even lower at US$14 million, and the global box office was US$36.75 million.


    It is impossible to recover the cost of filming, and 20th Century Fox almost disbanded the animation feature film production department directly.


    Buy Blue Sky Studios!


    There was a smile in Ryan''s eyes, then he shook his head and said, "Reject it, just say I don''t have time."


    "Ignore News Corp, Rupert Murdoch is going to be in big trouble soon."


    There is still about a year left before the outbreak of the news group''s wiretapping door in the previous life. At that time, all the information collected over the years will be handed over to the British media for exposure.


    It is estimated that the situation of News Corporation is much worse than in the previous life.


    Most of the information about the wiretapping gate in the previous life fell into the hands of the British police, and the media did not release a lot of shocking information, but more speculation.


    However, Ryan has a lot of serious information, such as wiretapping members of the royal family and foreign officials from various countries.


    If you take out one at random, it is estimated that it will be enough for News Corp. to drink a pot.


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 Chapter 442： Showbiz

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    In the circle of Hollywood actors, Bryce-Dallas-Howard can be regarded as a proud woman, even more prominent than Sofia-Coppola''s background.


    Her father, Ron Howard, has directed several blockbuster films in recent years, and she also has two uncles and a cousin who are also in the entertainment industry.


    One of the uncles is Clint Howard, who is a well-known film and television actor.


    Another uncle is called Clint Eastwood, who has multiple identities as actor, director, and producer. Best Director Award at the 77th Academy Awards.


    Cousin Kelly - Eastwood is a music composer.


    An enviable background.


    This is not over yet, when Bryce-Dallas-Howard was young, even among the female stars in Hollywood, he was still very dazzling.


    Of course, as Bryce-Dallas-Howard grew older in the later period, his body gradually gained weight, and his appearance began to decline drastically.


    As for Elizabeth Banks who played the female secretary in the original "Spider-Man 2"!


    She is just an ordinary actress with no reputation.


    While Ryan admits that Elizabeth Banks is pretty good too, he can''t be looking around for an average actor, and he doesn''t have to.


    When the shoot was over, Ryan began to move the crew around for the next shot.


    Inside the studio, under another blue screen, the filming of Tobey-Maguire and Bryce-Dallas-Howard continued.


    "Hi!"


    Tobey Maguire walks up to Bryce Dallas Howard with the check.


    "Hi, Pete!" Bryce-Dallas-Howard turned around and took the check, looking down, "It''s not enough for your last advance."


    The filming had just started, and Tobey Maguire had barely said a word before being stopped by Ryan.


    Toby Maguire turned around to look at Ryan with a hint of embarrassment. He seemed to have made a small mistake just now.


    "Toby, be serious."


    "Although Bryce plays Betty Brant, she is Spider-Man''s first love girlfriend in the comics."


    Ryan was a little speechless and shouted loudly: "But Bryce in front of you is not your girlfriend, so don''t look around."


    "Of course, if you want to pursue her in private, I have no objection."


    "The premise is that you need to do your job well first, and be ready to accept the test of that old guy, Ron Howard."


    The crew on the side couldn''t help laughing.


    Tobey Maguire raised his hand in embarrassment and said quickly: "Sorry, Ryan, I will pay attention."


    He did look at Bryce-Dallas-Howard just now.


    This is just a knee-jerk reaction.


    Faced with a young woman of superior background, beautiful appearance, and tall figure, many people will subconsciously take a look.


    Bryce-Dallas-Howard just smiled without much reaction.


    Like Sofia Coppola, she has been in the crew since she was a child, and she doesn''t care about a small joke.


    "Okay, go ahead and start filming," Ryan shouted.


    The three cameras began to adjust their positions. Bryce-Dallas-Howard was 1.73 meters tall, and she was wearing a pair of high-heeled shoes. Even sitting on a chair, she still looked very tall.


    In contrast, Tobey Maguire is only 1.70 meters tall.


    In this way, when shooting, it is necessary to adjust the position of the camera.


    Filming started again, and Bryce-Dallas-Howard was clearly in the mood.


    Bryce Dallas-Howard stood up and watched Tobey Maguire reach out and touch his chin. "Head up."


    Seeing Tobey Maguire smile, Bryce Dallas Howard smiled and turned away.


    A very simple shot.


    But, to be honest, Bryce-Dallas-Howard gave Ryan a slightly worse feeling than the original Elizabeth-Banks.


    It''s not a question of acting skills, but of temperament.


    The smile of Elizabeth Banks in the original "Spider-Man 2", coupled with her temperament, is eye-catching.


    Bryce-Dallas-Howard is less flavorful.


    The big reason is age. Even though Bryce Dallas Howard is wearing very mature makeup, she is still a girl in essence, and Elizabeth Banks is several years older than her.


    In front of this is only a small problem.


    In the future, when editing, try to adjust as much as possible to reduce the facial shots of Bryce-Dallas-Howard and increase the full-body shots to highlight her tall and slender features.


    Thinking of this, Ryan couldn''t help complaining that in the three original "Spider-Man" films, there are several female characters who are better than the heroine in appearance, figure, and temperament, but Spider-Man only likes the heroine.


    How to say that sentence, the heroine halo.


    After making complaints, Ryan continued to shoot.


    Although the crew did not shoot a lot of shots on the first day, most of them were fragmentary shots, except for Ryan yelling to stop once in a while, the overall shooting effect was relatively smooth


    In the next few days, it was almost all drama, and Ryan saved the action scenes of Spider-Man until the last filming.


    "Jeffrey Katzenberg just called to express his regret that you did not attend the premiere of Shrek."


    Ryan had just finished filming a scene when Sofia Coppola came over, "In addition, the North American box office of this film has reached 187 million US dollars."


    Speaking of which, she couldn''t help showing a strange look, a long animation film that was not very optimistic in DreamWorks, even a 3D animation feature film with an experimental nature, which was released in less than a month. It grossed $187 million.


    As any idiot knows, this is a blockbuster 3D animated feature film.


    DreamWorks Animation is said to be planning a sequel.


    "Wow, $187 million at the box office!"


    Ryan shrugged, "It seems that Disney is going to face another strong competitor."


    From "Toy Story" by Pixar Animation Studios and "Ice Age" by Blue Sky Studios, to "Shrek" by DreamWorks Animation Studios, there are all 3D animation feature films.


    However, Disney, which has monopolized the Hollywood feature film market for a long time, has never released a 3D feature film.


    It has to be said that this is an irony.


    "Also, are you going to attend the premieres of "Rush Hour 3" and "Tomb Raider 2?" Sofia Coppola asked.


    "I don''t have time for the time being." Ryan made up his mind to stay in New Zealand. At least until the 9/11 incident broke out, he would never return to the United States by plane.


    "Let these matters be handled by Nancy and the others."


    "Okay." Sofia Coppola had already expected that Ryan had no interest in the premieres of "Rush Hour 3" and "Tomb Raider 2".


    "By the way, there is one more thing."


    With a look of hesitation on her face, she said, "Rupert Murdoch of News Corp. would like to ask you to meet alone."


    "He seems to be trying to buy Blue Sky Studios."


    Since Pixar Animation Studios, Blue Sky Animation Studios, and DreamWorks Animation have succeeded in feature animation one after another.


    This has caused many Hollywood film companies to set their sights on animated feature films.


    Among them is 20th Century Fox, a subsidiary of News Corp., which invested a budget of 75 million US dollars and ambitiously created an animated feature film "Frozen Planet".


    However, "Frozen Planet", which was released in June last year, was like a huge box office bomb, causing 20th Century Fox to vomit three liters of blood.


    The North American box office of this animated feature film was only US$22.75 million, the overseas box office was even lower at US$14 million, and the global box office was US$36.75 million.


    It is impossible to recover the cost of filming, and 20th Century Fox almost disbanded the animation feature film production department directly.


    Buy Blue Sky Studios!


    There was a smile in Ryan''s eyes, then he shook his head and said, "Reject it, just say I don''t have time."


    "Ignore News Corp, Rupert Murdoch is going to be in big trouble soon."


    There is still about a year left before the news group''s wiretapping incident broke out in the previous life. At that time, all the information collected over the years will be handed over to the British news media for exposure.


    It is estimated that the situation of News Corporation is much worse than in the previous life.


    Most of the information about the wiretapping door in the previous life fell into the hands of the British police, and there were not many serious reports that were actually released by the media.


    However, now Ryan has a lot of serious information in his hands, such as wiretapping members of the royal family and diplomatic officials from various countries.


    If you take out any one, it is estimated that it will be enough for News Corp. to drink a pot.

 Chapter 443： Dark Horse Comics

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    The summer vacation in June this year was far more lively than in previous years, and many large-scale commercial films were screened together.


    Including many films originally scheduled for May, the release time has also been postponed to June and July.


    It can be said that the competition in June and July of this year is extremely fierce.


    At the beginning of May, there was a war blockbuster produced by Disney, on June 8th there was a Warner Bros. film, and on June 15th there was another film produced by Disney.


    On June 22, there are films produced by Universal Pictures, released on the same day, and films produced by 20th Century Fox, and films produced by DreamWorks and Warner Bros. on June 29.


    In addition to the above films, on June 1 there will be a blockbuster song and dance film produced by 20th Century Fox, as well as a film produced by Orion Films, which will also be released in June.


    Originally, Orion Films wanted to set the release date in July, but Ryan decided to advance the release date of the two films by a period of time.


    The final schedule is scheduled for release on June 8.


    There are releases the previous weekend, there are releases during the same period, and there are releases the following weekend.


    This is the summer season, and there are large-scale commercial films released almost every weekend. It is impossible to avoid the competition of films of the same period.


    The schedule in July is also crowded.


    On the contrary, the schedule at the end of the summer vacation in August is a little looser.


    However, Ryan knew that there would be 9/11 incident in September, and the North American box office market would be completely hit.


    What''s more, a song and dance movie was released a week earlier, and a blockbuster movie was released at the same time.


    The original starred John Travolta, Halle Berry, and Hugh Jackman.


    The North American box office of the film was 69.77 million US dollars, the overseas box office was 77.3 million US dollars, and the global box office was 147 million US dollars. It seems that it is not bad.


    It''s a pity that compared to the film''s $102 million budget, it is impossible to reap the investment cost.


    It is also a less successful film, with an investment of up to 120 million U.S. dollars, but only achieved a global box office of 186 million U.S. dollars.


    Most of that box office came from overseas.


    On the day of its release on Friday, June 8, it opened in 3,778 cinemas, and earned a box office of 19.23 million US dollars on the first day.


    The box office of the next day was 19.05 million US dollars on Saturday and 17.89 million US dollars on Sunday.


    After three days in the first weekend, the North American box office of the film reached 56.17 million US dollars.


    Released at the same time, it only earned $11.25 million at the box office in the first weekend, which is much less than the original version.


    Compared to the $102 million budget, Warner Bros. has stumbled a bit.


    However, the word of mouth of the company is not so good.


    Many viewers complain that the plot is the same and there is nothing new.


    Even if Ryan has repeatedly revised the script, it still cannot avoid the visual fatigue caused by aesthetics.


    It is estimated that the word-of-mouth accumulated by this series of films will almost be ruined this time.


    Of course, Orion Pictures had no intention of continuing to shoot sequels.


    The third is itself a money-making film.


    These are all within Ryan''s expectations, including the next box office trend.


    The only slight surprise is that in the first weekend, it earned $56.17 million at the box office in three days, which is $7 million higher than the original box office of $49.1 million, which is not a big surprise.


    "Judging from the current box office trend, China''s North American box office exceeds 150 million U.S. dollars, and there is no problem."


    In the restaurant of the studio, Ryan enjoyed the grilled veal steak on the dinner plate, and chatted with Kevin Fitch opposite him about work.


    "Orion Films has denied it. The sequel shooting plan of this film will be released in July. This series will probably end next year."


    "In the next step, Marvel will be the focus of Orion Pictures'' development."


    With the end of the series of films such as , , and , in addition to creating new series of films, Orion Pictures will gradually shift the focus of strategic development to Marvel Pictures.


    Kevin Fitch thought for a while and said, "Marvel Pictures owns the copyrights of many superhero characters, so we can try to make some low-cost films."


    "Yes." Ryan nodded and agreed, "Marvel can try to shoot the Punisher and Daredevil first, and then continue to shoot the Fantastic Four, Ghost Rider and other superheroes in a few years."


    Not counting the copyrights of derivative superhero characters, Marvel Pictures still owns the copyrights of more than 2,000 superhero characters.


    The copyrights of these superhero characters will not just be used as decorations, but will require Marvel Pictures to continue to try to make some films.


    However, the Punisher, Daredevil, Fantastic Four, and Ghost Rider that Ryan said.


    These superheroes are not part of the Avengers plan, or they are not going to be included in the Avengers plan.


    At least the early Avengers plan will not include these superheroes.


    "Of course, as you said, try to control the cost of shooting." Ryan specifically asked.


    The global box office of the original version was only tens of millions of dollars. Fortunately, the investment cost of the film was not high, otherwise the investment company would have to pay a fortune.


    It grossed $179 million worldwide on a production cost of $78 million.


    The key to the success of these two films is the production cost, at least they did not lose money.


    Kevin Fitch nodded, and then suddenly said: "Actually, we can cooperate with other comic companies."


    "Other comic companies?" Ryan showed a puzzled look.


    Kevin Fitch didn''t go around the bush, and said it directly, "Like Dark Horse Comics!"


    "This comic book company holds the rights to a large number of superhero characters."


    Hearing the name of Dark Horse Comics, Ryan showed a look of enlightenment, and then said: "You can try to get in touch."


    Dark Horse Comics is the third largest comic book company in North America, second only to Marvel Comics and DC Comics.


    Some time ago, a survey agency released data on the market share of comics.


    Because of the success of the two films, as well as the filming of, and the concept of the world of Marvel comics proposed by Ryan.


    As a result, Marvel Comics'' market share in the comics market surpassed that of DC Comics again after many years, with a market share of 36.9%.


    The market share of DC comics dropped to 32.9%.


    The market share of Dark Horse Comics reached 5.6%.


    Although it is less than one-fifth of Marvel Comics and DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics is still the third largest comic company in North America, owning the copyrights of superheroes such as Hellboy.


    In addition, Dark Horse Comics also holds the right to adapt comics to sci-fi movies such as , , , , , etc.


    Ryan tried his best to recall. In his impression, there are not many films about Dark Horse Comics. The only ones that are relatively famous are two low-cost series films.


    Among them, Hellboy is the most famous superhero under Dark Horse Comics, and his status in Dark Horse Comics is probably similar to Spider-Man in Marvel Comics.


    Another one.


    Dark Horse Comics only owns the publishing rights of the comics, and the rest of the copyrights are in the hands of the original author Frank Miller.


    As for whether he has sold the copyright of the movie adaptation or not Ryan is not sure.


    "Hellboy!"


    "We can cooperate with Dark Horse Comics on Hellboy." Ryan quickly made a decision.


    He has no interest in the rest of the superheroes under Dark Horse Comics.


    "Ryan, you think the same as me."


    Kevin Fitch couldn''t help showing a smile, "Hellboy has a lot of fame in North America, even in Marvel Comics, he can be regarded as a second-tier superhero."


    That''s what Marvel Comics is all about.


    Even the most famous superhero under Dark Horse Comics, the third largest comic company in North America, is at best a second-tier superhero for Marvel Comics.


    After lunch, Ryan returned to the studio to continue shooting.


    Kevin Fitch is planning to take time to go back to the United States to prepare the filming plans for The Punisher and Daredevil, and to contact Dark Horse Comics.


    In fact, in addition to the filming work of the crew, Ryan also pays attention to the progress of some projects of Orion Films.


    For example, the progress of negotiations with Rowling.


    According to Ryan''s request, Nancy Utley had private contact with Rowling several times, and the two sides quickly reached a consensus and signed a copyright licensing agreement.


    Of course, Nancy Utley also appropriately increased the share of copyright licensing fees and box office, peripheral copyrights, and merchandise.


    In this regard, Warner Bros. somewhat complained.


    However, at the same time, many senior executives of Warner Bros. secretly breathed a sigh of relief.


    With the formal agreement between the two parties, Warner Bros. can rest assured and focus on filming and copyright operations.

 Chapter 445： Big event

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    The box office trend of "Rush Hour 3" is similar to Ryan''s prediction. After three days of the first weekend, it began to decline sharply.


    According to the internal estimates of Orion Films, the North American box office of "Rush Hour 3" is definitely not as good as "Rush Hour 2", and at most it is similar to the first "Rush Hour 1".


    However, the production cost of "Rush Hour 3" is much higher than that of "Rush Hour 1". From the perspective of the last two films, it is not very successful.


    Of course, from a commercial point of view, "Rush Hour 3" can be regarded as a successful film.


    A movie in the same situation as "Rush Hour 3" is "Tomb Raider 2".


    The North American box office of the first weekend of this film only earned 32.56 million U.S. dollars, and the North American box office trend is not very good.


    Fortunately, the overseas box office of "Tomb Raider 2" is good, and the sales of peripheral products are also good.


    Orion Films'' two sequel films in succession did not have the expected big sales, which inevitably aroused some media''s cynicism.


    Still, it''s clear to Hollywood insiders that Orion hasn''t failed, and the two films aren''t box office bombs in the traditional sense.


    Orion Pictures can still make a good profit.


    Besides, the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" is amazing.


    By the end of August, the North American box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" had reached 360 million US dollars, the overseas box office exceeded 580 million US dollars, and the global box office reached 940 million US dollars.


    Even if the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" is declining rapidly, the global box office is still expected to exceed the $1 billion mark in the future.


    There is also "Shrek", Orion Pictures owns half of the investment in this film,


    In addition, during the Christmas period at the end of the year, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" co-produced by Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. and "Spider-Man" directed by Ryan himself will be released.


    Ryan didn''t pay much attention to the satire in the North American media.


    Although the time is getting closer to September 11th, he still has no plans to stop the filming of the crew, but has accelerated the filming progress.


    "Alfred!"


    In the studio, Ryan said loudly to Alfred Molina, who was covered with motion capture cameras: "Your expression was wrong just now, you were not arrogant enough."


    "Remember, you''re playing the evil Doctor Octopus."


    The scene just shot is a scene of Spider-Man fighting Doctor Octopus, and it is also one of the most important shots in the film.


    So Ryan''s requirements are extraordinarily strict.


    "Sorry, director, I will definitely pay attention to my expression." Alfred Molina said very apologetically.


    Ryan nodded, and ignored Alfred Molina, but turned his head to look at Natalie Portman, frowned and said, "Get someone to come over and tidy her clothes."


    "Also, Toby, you''re going to need to shoot it yourself later."


    "If there is a problem, you can speak up in advance."


    Toby Maguire nodded as usual, "I have no problem."


    Although the dangerous actions are all done by stuntmen, Ryan hopes that Toby Maguire can try to shoot it again.


    When editing in this way, not only can you have more material, but you can also reduce the chances of passing through.


    Seeing that it was almost done, Ryan said, "Get ready and continue shooting."


    He had just finished speaking when Sofia Coppola almost rushed in, as if something urgent had happened.


    "Ryan is bad!"


    Seeing the panic-stricken Sofia Coppola, Ryan''s eyes flashed a strange color, and then he asked, "Sofia, slow down, what''s the matter!"


    Sofia Coppola panicked and pulled Ryan to run outside, "Hurry back to the hotel, there was a terrorist attack in New York just now."


    Hearing the words "terrorist attack", many crew members showed nervous expressions on their faces.


    "Are you sure it''s New York!"


    Natalie Portman didn''t care about tidying up her clothes, so she ran over quickly and asked anxiously, "Sophia, can you make it clearer."


    Her parents both live in New York.


    Sofia Coppola took a deep breath, "Just now a large airliner crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York."


    "What!" Natalie Portman asked incredulously, "How is this possible?"


    "That''s the World Trade Center building!"


    The World Trade Center building is not only one of the landmark buildings in New York, but the most important thing is that there are more than 800 companies in the building.


    It is also one of the financial and trade centers in the United States, with about 30,000 people coming to work and visit every day.


    Once a large-scale terrorist attack occurs on the World Trade Center in New York, it will affect the financial markets in the United States and even the world.


    "Stacy, tell everyone to pack up and go back to the hotel." Ryan asked the crew to stop shooting and quickly ran out of the studio.


    Back in the hotel room, I turned on the TV for the first time, just in time to see on the TV screen, a large passenger plane flew over New York, and then crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center building.


    Then, the TV screen changed, and another large passenger plane crashed headlong into the south tower of the World Trade Center building, and immediately there were raging fires and thick smoke everywhere.


    In the TV screen, everyone from the host to ordinary people on the street was in a panic.


    "How is this possible!" Natalie Portman looked at the picture on the TV, and the whole person became distraught.


    "Sophia is right." Ryan tried to remain calm, "This should be a brutal terrorist attack."


    "Natalie, calm down."


    "The first thing you need to do is, go and call your parents right away."


    Hearing what Ryan said, Natalie Portman hurried to her room.


    A group of crew members began to make phone calls to confirm the safety of relatives and friends in New York.


    Ryan also dialed a few numbers, Scarlett Johansson was filming on set, not in New York at all, Gosling Mia was in an African refugee camp with Charlize Theron, Helen was at home in Los Angeles, Jon Fei Al Taymer has just arrived downstairs at Orion Films...


    After making a round of phone calls, among the people Ryan knew, there were not many people in New York at all, and no one was free to go to the World Trade Center building.


    "My parents were traveling in Europe, and Cage went to Hawaii for vacation." Sofia Coppola felt relieved when she learned that her parents were fine.


    "Something went wrong." Avi-Allard hurried over, "Not only the World Trade Center in New York, but also a large passenger plane crashed into the Pentagon."


    The faces of the people present all changed.


    This is no longer an ordinary terrorist attack, and will even trigger a social change and war in the United States.


    To be precise, terrorists have declared war on the US government.


    "The Pentagon is now the same as the World Trade Center in New York. There are fires and thick smoke everywhere." Avi-Allard''s voice became trembling.


    "Don''t do anything for the time being." Ryan took a deep breath and said, "Inform Jon and those who have cooperated with Orion Films not to make any statements for the time being."


    "Until the situation is clear, it is not appropriate for us to make any public remarks."


    Until the White House has a voice, it''s best not to say anything.


    Next, it is best to follow the voice of the US government.


    Regardless of whether there is something hidden behind the 9/11 incident, it has nothing to do with Ryan, and he even wished that the whole New York would be turned into ruins so that he could wave a cash check to buy the bottom.


    What''s more, the disaster brought about by the 9/11 terrorist attack is for Orion Pictures. For Marvel Studios, it is definitely a good thing, and it is worth cheering and celebrating.


    Of course Ryan wouldn''t show it, he didn''t want to ask for trouble.


    Don''t you see, the director who directed Fahrenheit 9/11 in his previous life was suppressed and had to leave Hollywood.


    "In addition, Sophia ordered several private jets immediately in my name." Ryan had already thought about it, and immediately spent money to buy several business jets. It doesn''t matter if the price is expensive, the most important thing is safety.


    For a long time, he would stay away from ordinary airliners, and the executives of companies such as Orion Pictures, Marvel Pictures, Marvel Comics, and Netflix also needed business jets.


    "I''m afraid it will take some time." Sofia Coppola frowned.


    A private jet is not a car. Even if an order is placed immediately with an aircraft manufacturing company, it will take a long time to wait.


    "You can buy a few second-hand business jets for temporary use." Ryan sighed softly, "This terrorist attack not only severely damaged the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, but also the US financial market."


    Not to mention aircraft companies and insurance companies, just the more than 800 companies on the World Trade Center building will cause large-scale bankruptcy.


    It will also take a long time for New York''s tourism industry to gradually recover from the predicament.


    Sofia Coppola immediately understood that not every company can use sufficient funds like Orion Films. Under this terrorist attack, there will be a large number of companies in the United States and the mass production of wealth.


    At this time, buying a second-hand business jet will not encounter any difficulties.


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    The impact of the 911 incident was far greater than imagined.


    First of all, it is impossible to return to the United States by plane. The US government has announced the temporary closure of the airspace, and all flights to the United States will land at the nearest airport.


    As for when the airspace can be opened, Ryan is not clear.


    However, he estimates that it will not take a few days, otherwise all the airlines in the United States will face bankruptcy.


    So, early the next morning, Ryan continued to shoot patiently, finishing the next few scenes.


    Only then did I charter a large passenger plane to land in Canada, then take a helicopter to enter Montana, and then return to Los Angeles.


    Not to mention a lot of trouble along the way, but also to face strict inspections at multiple checkpoints.


    On the day he returned to Los Angeles, Ryan accepted media interviews with grief and silence on his face.


    "I couldn''t believe what was on the TV in New Zealand, it was a nightmare."


    "From the first passenger plane crashing into the World Trade Center in New York, to the second crashing into it again, this is the most horrific scene I have ever seen."


    "There is no doubt that the passengers on the plane and those who died in this terrorist attack are innocent ordinary people."


    Throughout, Ryan barely brought up the third plane that crashed into the Pentagon, instead praising everyone involved in the fourth plane that crashed into Pittsburgh.


    As for whether this airliner was shot down by the US military, no one knows.


    Even if it is clear, I dare not say it.


    In addition to being interviewed by the media, he also donated millions of dollars in his own name.


    Otherwise, Ryan tried to keep a low profile.


    Being too showy at this time is obviously not a good thing.


    On the contrary, the more low-key the better.


    He didn''t even attend the mourning event held in Los Angeles.


    However, the impact of the 9/11 incident is far from over, and this is just the beginning.


    Los Angeles, which was originally bustling, became deserted at night, and most people chose to stay at home to reduce unnecessary going out.


    This will feel more complete.


    The entertainment industry has naturally been hit hard.


    First and foremost is Hollywood.


    For example, the box office of the three films released by Orion Films in the summer, , and , almost plummeted.


    Among them, the film that was most affected by the 911 incident was produced by the MGM brand.


    The film was released on August 31, just in time for 9/11 the following weekend.


    Until last night, Francis Ford Coppola was still complaining that he wanted to strangle the terrorists to death.


    In this regard, Ryan could only nod speechlessly.


    The loss was not limited to Orion Films, a film company, and the entire Hollywood was wailing.


    Life is difficult for film companies and theater companies.


    The box office of the films whose release dates are set in August, September, and October has dropped to the lowest point.


    Especially films that take away the dark colors are almost equivalent to a death sentence.


    Orion Films directly terminated the shooting plan, and it was extended indefinitely.


    What the US box office market needs right now are films that are warm and sunny.


    For example, the enduring personal heroism movie, and the superhero movie that will be released in the holiday season.


    Another change is that Hollywood''s financing channels are blocked, and foreign films have become more difficult to survive.


    Of course, none of this matters to Ryan, and it''s even a good thing.


    Without the impact of the 9/11 incident, it would have been difficult for superhero films to succeed.


    In addition, black faces will appear in Hollywood movies from time to time, as well as the political theme of Black Lives Matter.


    Blacks who played villains in Hollywood movies in the past will be replaced by whites, Asians, Arabs, etc., and blacks will become an indispensable role of justice in the film, and even the protagonist in the film.


    This is a political compromise. The US government needs to unite all forces that can be united, and even seek some support from the government on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    It can be said that the impact of the 911 incident has made the relationship between the United States and the other side of the Pacific Ocean suddenly better.


    "You plan to go to the other side of the Pacific Ocean yourself!"


    Inside Orion Films, Sofia Coppola opened the door and walked in, "Listen to me, this is not a good decision."


    "Going across the Pacific in your capacity is too sensitive and not safe."


    Sitting on the chair in the office, Ryan looked at Sofia Coppola with an anxious expression on his face, and said, "In terms of safety, you don''t have to worry. Going in my current capacity is safer than staying in Los Angeles."


    When it comes to security, Ryan despises the U.S. government.


    Even without the September 11 incident, the United States would not be so safe.


    The law and order on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is more than a hundred times better than that of Los Angeles.


    What''s more, with his current identity in the past, there is no need to worry about safety issues at all.


    "As for sensitivity!"


    Ryan picked up a newspaper and handed it to Sofia Coppola. "Right now Washington needs support from across the Pacific on something."


    Sofia Coppola took the newspaper and glanced at it. It was impressively written that the government on the other side of the Pacific strongly condemned terrorism. "This doesn''t explain anything."


    "What about Washington''s ultimatum to Afghanistan!" Ryan asked meaningfully.


    Yesterday US President George Bush issued an ultimatum to the Taliban government, asking them to hand over top al Qaeda members to US custody.


    And release all imprisoned foreigners, protect foreign journalists, diplomats, support personnel in Afghanistan, have American personnel inspect all training camps and verify that they are all closed.


    However, many people know that this is obviously impossible.


    "You mean, Washington is planning to launch a foreign war to divert the political impact of the 9/11 incident." Sofia Coppola suddenly raised her head, with a look of disbelief on her face.


    Ryan leaned on the chair and said lightly: "Otherwise, how do you think Washington will solve the impact of this terrorist attack!"


    "Still, the military deployment in Washington for a while is just a kind of intimidation!"


    Sofia Coppola became silent, just as Ryan said, there are various signs that the United States is about to face a foreign war.


    Although war can divert the bad effects of 9/11.


    But it will also increase the bearing capacity of the American society and financial system.


    At this moment, John-Denise hurriedly opened the door and walked in, "The Pentagon has just called."


    "A counter-terrorism team jointly formed by the FBI, CIA, and the military, they hope to get some opinions from you."


    Ryan''s eyelids twitched when he heard that, none of these departments is easy to mess with.


    However, he seems to have heard something in his previous life. In order to deal with the next terrorist attack, the U.S. government invited many Hollywood directors, editors, writers, etc. to discuss how to attack the U.S. governmentYes, not to avoid Attack, but talk about how to attack.


    As for how to deal with terrorist attacks, that is the job of the FBI, the CIA, and the military.


    "Promise."


    "Let them come over tomorrow afternoon." Ryan chose to agree.


    What''s more, he couldn''t refuse.


    John-Denise agreed, turned and left.


    "Sophia, don''t get tangled up in Washington."


    "We have more important things to do."


    Looking at Sofia Coppola who was frowning, Ryan said very seriously: "Warner Bros. has agreed to postpone the release date to December 19th."


    "We don''t need to change the release schedule, and it will be released on November 16 as originally planned."


    The original release date was also scheduled for November.


    However, with the occurrence of the 9/11 incident, a number of Hollywood film companies have revised the film release schedule.


    Among them is the joint investment and distribution of Orion Pictures and Warner Bros.


    "Is November a little early?" Sofia Coppola asked with some concern.


    "It doesn''t matter." Ryan shook his head, sighed softly, and said, "More than two months is enough for people to forget everything, including the huge scars caused by the 9/11 incident."


    By November, the U.S. box office market can basically return to calm. As long as you don��t touch films with airplanes, terrorist attacks and dark and sad themes, it won��t have much impact.


    In recent years, films with the above themes are almost equal to box office bombs.

 Chapter 447： business jet

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    With the FBI, the CIA, and the military, Ryan had an open-minded discussion all afternoon.


    Early the next morning, he couldn''t wait to go to Georgia.


    Georgia is rich in metal mineral reserves and has a large number of resource-intensive manufacturing industries such as automobiles, ships, and aircraft.


    In addition, there is the world famous Coca-Cola Company.


    However, Ryan and his party naturally did not go to Coca-Cola, but another well-known company, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation.


    It is a world-renowned manufacturer of luxury and large business jets, and was just acquired by General Electric in 1999.


    When Ryan and his party came to the gate of Gulfstream, they could see a group of people coming up from a distance.


    Among them was a middle-aged white man who greeted them warmly, "Hello, Mr. Gosling."


    "I''m Alan-Smith, Director of Product Division, Gulfstream Corporation."


    Ryan nodded, as a greeting, and a group of people walked into the gate of Gulfstream.


    Walking all the way to the apron, Allen-Smith pointed to a plane and said, "It is the large business jet mentioned on the phone."


    Ryan followed the direction of his fingers and saw a large business jet, which seemed to be more than 30 meters long, and the shape of the fuselage was very beautiful.


    "Can you introduce me!" Ryan asked curiously.


    Regardless of his past and present lives, he didn''t know much about airplanes.


    "sure."


    Allen-Smith introduced it himself, "It is currently one of the largest business jets in the world. The preliminary design began in 1983, and the production of four prototypes began two years later. In 1987, it obtained the type certificate from the FAA."


    "The business jet in front of me has an increased range of about 40% on the basis of the Gulfstream III, with a range of 7,820 kilometers."


    After listening for a while, Ryan frowned slightly, the range was only 7820 kilometers!


    "It seems that it can''t fly directly across the Pacific Ocean!" He asked again.


    Straight across the Pacific Ocean!


    Allen-Smith smiled awkwardly, "You can refuel once in the middle."


    Ryan shook his head, a little unsatisfied with the flight.


    Seeing the dissatisfaction on Ryan''s face, Allen-Smith changed his voice and said, "However, we still have an improved model, which first flew in June 1992, using the latest electronic flight instruments, commercial load and range. About 50 percent larger than the standard Gulfstream IV, it can carry four crew members and 14 passengers."


    "Is there one with a longer range?" Ryan is still not satisfied with the range of the improved model.


    Compared with the luxury business jet transformed from an Airbus A380 in the previous life, it is several grades worse.


    "The Gulfstream V has a maximum effective range of 12,000 kilometers, which basically meets the requirements for flying across the Pacific Ocean, and there is no need to refuel midway." Allen-Smith reminded.


    Ryan seems to remember that in his previous life, a certain Dong took a Gulfstream business jet to and from the United States and the other side of the Pacific Ocean, so he couldn''t help asking: "Is there an improved model, is there any ready-made aircraft!"


    The impact of the September 11 incident not only caused Hollywood to mourn, but also business jet manufacturers also faced difficulties.


    Even, the stock prices of Airbus and Boeing dived together.


    In less than a month, Gulfstream alone faced a large number of cancellation applications.


    It is estimated that in the next few years, the aircraft manufacturing industry will face underestimation.


    Allen-Smith''s eyes lit up, and he pointed to the hangar not far away and said, "There happens to be an improved model here, and it will be delivered in about a month or so."


    "Go and have a look." Ryan walked over and looked around the Gulfstream V business jet.


    During the period, Allen-Smith introduced in great detail, from the production place of the screws to the structural principle of the engine and so on.


    Ryan couldn''t help smiling when he saw it. It seems that Gulfstream''s situation is not very good.


    Not long after, two very beautiful female staff members opened the cabin door and lowered the folding stairs.


    "Mr. Gosling, you can go in and have a look."


    "The interior decoration of this aircraft has been basically completed." Allen-Smith said cautiously.


    He was afraid of causing Ryan''s dissatisfaction.


    Generally, most of the customers who buy business jets are decorated and modified according to their own requirements.


    The same is true for the Gulfstream V-type business jet in front of us.


    However, the last customer almost went bankrupt because of the 911 incident, so he could only return the order, not even the deposit.


    It is difficult to resell such a business jet.


    Ryan''s first impression was that the cabin of this business jet was very brightly decorated.


    Simple design, yet elegant.


    The whole creates an upscale atmosphere.


    The wide seats on both sides are placed facing each other, and the aisle can accommodate one person to pass through. The interior of the cabin is more than ten meters long, with eight seats, two tables, and a sofa.


    Ryan sat down and tried it out, and it felt pretty good.


    A beautiful blond female staff member came over to show Ryan the various functions.


    "The chair can be rotated. Except for take-off and landing, the direction of the seat can be adjusted at other times. There is also a bathroom and a small lounge over there, which is enough for two people to rest together."


    "What about the price!" Ryan''s eyes fell on Allen-Smith, he was more concerned about the price.


    "US$43 million." Allen-Smith quickly introduced, "The normal price of the Gulfstream V-type business jet is US$38 million."


    "However, this one has been specially modified. It not only slightly increases the range, but also has these decorations in front of us."


    "US$38 million." Ryan touched the leather on the seat and said, "If you agree, then we can sign the contract now, and the full amount will be transferred to the Gulfstream account before next Monday."


    "If you refuse?"


    Ryan shrugged and continued: "Compared with this business jet, I prefer the Airbus A320 and transform it into a luxury business jet."


    Transform an Airbus A320 into a luxury business jet!


    At least hundreds of millions of dollars are needed.


    Of course, hundreds of millions of dollars is not a big problem for Ryan.


    Allen-Smith showed a look of disbelief, and then he took a deep breath, "Mr. Gosling, please wait a moment."


    "No problem." Ryan made a gesture of invitation.


    At the moment Allen-Smith led the people to leave the cabin in a hurry.


    After turning around in the cockpit, Daniel Green came over and praised, "It''s a great business jet."


    "Compared to Airbus and Boeing, Gulfstream business jets are more secure in terms of safety."


    Regardless of Airbus or Boeing, the aircraft manufactured by both are mass-produced, and many aspects need to be considered, such as flight costs, prices, and so on.


    Gulfstream specializes in manufacturing business jets, and its first consideration is safety and comfort.


    Flight costs and aircraft prices are secondary.


    "However, I don''t think Gulfstream may agree to the price of 38 million US dollars." Daniel Green said, pointing to the decoration inside the cabin: "The prices of these solid wood and leather materials are not cheap."


    Sofia Coppola, who was silent all the time, gave Ryan a weird look, "This is what you call bargain hunting!"


    Not only on the business jet, Orion Films is negotiating with several Los Angeles real estate agents, planning to buy a large office building at a very low price.


    In addition, Ryan also intends to buy several mansions You can understand it this way. Ryan glanced at her and said, "I like the feeling of bargain hunting." "


    "Plus, that''s the impact of 9/11."


    After a while, Allen-Smith came back, "Mr. Gosling, the price of 41 million US dollars is the limit we can accept."


    In fact, at the price of 43 million US dollars, Gulfstream has already discounted a lot.


    Before Ryan could speak, the phone rang suddenly.


    Ryan told Aaron Smith to wait a moment, got on the phone, and Nancy Utley''s voice came, "Sorry, I think you need to come back immediately, Washington has officially declared war on Afghanistan and started military operations. hit."


    "I''ll go back right away." Ryan hung up the call, stood up and said, "I''m sorry, Washington has officially declared war on Afghanistan, and I need to go back to Los Angeles immediately."


    After finishing speaking, ignoring Allen-Smith''s uncertain face, Ryan led Daniel Green, Sofia Coppola and others outside.


    The impact of the war is not much less than the impact of the 9/11 incident.


    Even, from a long-term perspective, the impact of the war in Afghanistan far exceeds that of the 9/11 incident.


    "Mr. Gosling, just a moment."


    When he walked to Gulfstream, Allen-Smith was sweating profusely and ran over panting, "38 million dollars..."


    Next, Ryan left an accompanying assistant secretary to handle the transaction with Gulfstream, and the group drove quickly towards the airport in a car.


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    Washington''s declaration of war on Afghanistan obviously aggravated the setback of the US economy, and even spread the scope to the whole world.


    The sadness of the people has also shifted from the 9/11 terrorist attack to the war.


    But no matter what, life and work must continue.


    As soon as he returned to Los Angeles, Ryan met with Swift and explicitly rejected his plan to invest in the crude oil futures market in the short term.


    Compared with investing in crude oil futures with huge risks, it is better to buy more Apple stocks. This is an investment that is sure to make a profit.


    In addition, the shadow brought by the war did not affect the publicity plan of "Spider-Man".


    And just as Ryan expected, in early November, the North American box office market gradually began to improve.


    On November 2, the 3D animation feature film "Monsters, Inc" produced by Pixar Animation Studios was released, and it earned a box office of 62.57 million US dollars in three days in the first weekend.


    It is enough to show that the impact of the 911 incident has gradually passed.


    At the same time, promotional posters and trailers for "Spider-Man" can be seen all over North America.


    "With great power comes great responsibility"


    Almost got the sympathy of countless people.


    To this end, Orion Pictures has spent tens of millions of dollars in publicity budget, second only to the scale of the publicity of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring".


    However, this isn''t the first time Spider-Man has been brought to the silver screen.


    As early as 1969, Donald Coote made an unauthorized "Spider-Man" short film, bringing Spider-Man to the big screen for the first time.


    In 1977, Spider-Man was put on the screen again by Columbia Pictures, namely "Spider-Man''s Counterattack" and "Spider-Man: Challenge of the Dragon".


    There is also a Japanese film company in 1978, which also brought Spider-Man to the screen.


    In addition, there are some TV series, cartoons and so on about Spiderman.


    However, any Hollywood person and veteran movie fan, as well as fans of the original Spider-Man comics, know one thing.


    This upcoming "Spider-Man" can be said to be completely different from the old movies before.


    The producers of the film, Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures, made no secret of their ambitions for the "Spider-Man" project.


    Of course, the publicity and release of "Spider-Man" has not been smooth sailing.


    There was no small trouble in England.


    "Michael, we''re out of time."


    In the conference room of Orion Films, Ryan sat at the head of the conference table and said without hesitation: "Since the British Film Classification Committee insists on the rating of the "Spider-Man" movie."


    "Then we can only postpone the release of the film in the UK."


    The British Board of Film Classification gave "Spider-Man" a rating of 15, suitable for adults aged 15 and over.


    In contrast, the American Motion Picture Association is much more talkative, only giving a PG-13 rating, and children under the age of 13 need to be accompanied by their parents to watch.


    "The British Board of Film Classification is in a bit of trouble."


    Michael Kuhn showed a helpless look, "The original rating was 12."


    "However, the rating of 12 has caused a lot of controversy in the media. So under pressure, the British Film Classification Board temporarily changed the rating of the film."


    "There seems to be a shadow of News Corporation in it." Avi-Allard reminded.


    Ryan frowned. He remembered the rating of "Spider-Man" in his previous life. It seemed that there was a lot of trouble in the UK, and Sony Pictures even chose to re-release it.


    "Postpone the release of "Spider-Man" in the UK by a week after it finishes."


    He paused for a moment, "As long as the film sells well at the North American box office in the first weekend, someone will naturally help us solve the problem of rating."


    Based on the three-day box office performance of the original "Spider-Man" in the first weekend in North America, there is no need for Orion Pictures to come forward, and a group of British theater companies will rush to help solve the film''s classification issue.


    As for News Corporation!


    It is also impossible to stop a group of British cinema companies from making money.


    What''s more, there are many shareholders behind the British theater chains, including members of the royal family and aristocrats.


    "No problem." Michael Kuhn nodded.


    In the end, Ryan looked at Avi-Arad and said slowly: "If the box office of the movie meets our expectations, then Marvel Comics needs to release the "The Amazing Spider-Man" comic immediately to cooperate with the follow-up publicity plan."


    The original The Amazing Spider-Man comic was published in January 2000.


    But at the moment, Marvel Comics has not published the "Amazing Spider-Man" comics, but is focusing on the "X-Men" comics.


    Avi-Allard''s eyes lit up when he heard Ryan advance "The Amazing Spider-Man", "I will urge Marvel Comics."


    The "Amazing Spider-Man" comics published by Marvel Comics can not only use "Spider-Man" to sell well at the box office, but also usher in a sales peak.


    More importantly, the launch of the "Amazing Spider-Man" comics marks the development plan for the follow-up "Spider-Man" film.


    In fact, Marvel Comics began to publish a new "Spider-Man" comic a few months ago to cooperate with Orion Pictures'' promotion and sell it as a derivative product of the film.


    It''s just that it''s not The Amazing Spider-Man that Ryan wanted.


    In addition, so far, most of the derivative products of "Spider-Man" have been delivered, such as Spider-Man dolls, key chains, T-shirts, toys, etc., as well as a small amount of accessories such as Iron Man, Captain America, and Black Widow. .


    The remaining small part will be shipped in place before the film is released.


    The profit channels of superhero movies are not only box office and DVD copyright, TV copyright, comic income, but also various peripheral products.


    The original "Spider-Man" only relied on the sales of TV copyrights and peripheral products, and Sony Pictures recovered all its investment.


    It can be seen how terrifying the profit brought by this film is.


    This is why Ryan attaches great importance to the superhero film project.


    At the end of the meeting, Michael Kuhn began to inform the British branch to postpone the release time of "Spider-Man" from November 23 to November 30.


    Nancy Utley and Kevin Fitch continued to negotiate with a number of North American theater companies, trying to get more screens and film schedules.


    In addition, the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles is also under intense arrangement, and a series of superhero dolls belonging to Marvel Comics are erected outside the theater.


    From a distance, it is extremely spectacular.


    This also led to a temporary increase in the promotional budget of "Spider-Man".


    The rent of the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles is not cheap. Excluding various decoration and labor costs, it is as high as more than 1.5 million US dollars.


    Even if you look at the whole of Hollywood, only a very small number of large-scale commercial films will choose to hold their premieres in Chinese theaters.


    During this period of time, Ryan has also not been idle, working with Digital Domain, Industrial Light & Magic, and Weta Studios to produce special effects for the film "Spider-Man 2".


    The production cost of "Spider-Man 1" reached 140 million US dollars, and the production cost of "Spider-Man 2" will definitely increase a lot.


    According to Ryan''s estimate, the production cost of "Spider-Man 2" will reach more than 160 million US dollars, and the production cost of the third part will increase a lot.


    Except for inflation reasons, the surplus is almost all added to the production of special effects.


    In addition, the various promotional work of the film has entered the most critical moment.


    At the beginning of November, on the eve of the film''s release, any website on the Internet can see the link and promotional pictures of "Spider-Man"''s personal website.


    The film stars Tobey Maguire, Natalie Portman, and James Franco, and they frequently appear on popular variety shows.


    All in all, for the release of "Spider-Man", Orion Pictures has exhausted all kinds of publicity means, from online newspapers, magazines, TV stations, radio, outdoor billboards, to publicity and marketing activities on the Internet, etc.


    To put it bluntly The scale of the promotion of Spider-Man is enough to make most Hollywood film companies dumbfounded.


    For a film with a production cost of 140 million US dollars, Orion Pictures actually set out a promotional budget of 75 million US dollars.


    You must know that the production cost of "Independence Day", which was a global hit in the past few years, was only 75 million U.S. dollars.


    Now it is only the promotional budget of "Spider-Man", and Orion Pictures has paid out 75 million US dollars.


    In fact, Ryan''s idea is very simple, to create momentum for "Spider-Man", Marvel Studios, and even the next superhero film shooting plan.


    He is very clear that the prerequisite for any film to sell well is inseparable from publicity.


    Without the support of massive promotional funds, "Spider-Man" could not easily succeed.


    So Ryan set the promotional budget for "Spider-Man" to $75 million.


    The success of the first "Spider-Man" is not only related to the next two sequel films, but also a key step in the superhero film plan of Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures.


    As long as this "Spider-Man" succeeds.


    Then Marvel Pictures can gradually get on the right track, and even start preparing for the Avengers plan.


    It can be said that Ryan is under tremendous pressure now.


    However, the time gradually came to mid-November, and the premiere of "Spider-Man" officially kicked off, which attracted the attention of a large number of media and movie fans.


    In addition, the number of openings of "Spider-Man" in North American theaters broke the record again, and it got 3,950 movie theaters on the day of its premiere.

 Chapter 449： you are too tall

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    The temperature in Los Angeles in November, even in the evening, does not feel much coolness.


    William Fell in the shooting area endured the heat brought by the crowd, and kept shooting Hollywood stars walking past the red carpet.


    Especially the actors from the cast of "Spider-Man".


    This is the most watched film in the North American box office market since the 9/11 incident this year.


    Even a small character in the film can attract huge cheers from fans of the original comics on both sides.


    William Fair is very clear that this is not just the effect of the film''s promotion, but more of the original "Spider-Man" comics.


    As the most well-known comic superhero in North America, Spider-Man obviously has a large fan base.


    Even, it can exceed the influence brought by Hollywood superstars.


    "The shooting cost of $140 million, plus the promotional budget of $75 million, the cost of the entire film of "Spider-Man" is as high as $215 million."


    "That is to say, the global box office must reach at least 650 million US dollars, or even more than 700 million US dollars, before Orion Pictures can recover the investment cost."


    A photojournalist next to him couldn''t help but mutter to himself, "Among all the Hollywood film companies right now, I''m afraid only Orion Films can easily come up with 215 million US dollars of funds."


    William Fell glanced at him and said, "You''re right, Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures have ample funds, even if they bought MGM for a huge sum of money, Orion Pictures There will be no shortage of funds.��


    "What''s more, "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" released in the summer file is a global hit, and it is expected to bring astronomical revenue to Orion Films."


    "And..." William Fair pointed to the fan groups on both sides, "There is no doubt that Spider-Man has a large fan base in North America, even if only some of them will go to the movie theater, it will be an astonishing fortune." box office figures."


    "Buying the copyrights of Marvel Comics and a host of superhero characters is definitely the most correct decision Ryan Gosling made."


    "Whether it is the most correct decision, I believe we will know soon." The photojournalist named Dean Jimmy, staring at the entrance of the red carpet, "And, I am more concerned, this time Ryan Gosling Who will walk the red carpet with!"


    As soon as the words fell, an extended Lincoln stopped in front of the red carpet, and Tobey Maguire and Natalie Portman walked down, like a pair of the best screen couples.


    The fans on both sides and the photography area suddenly boiled, and amidst the loud cheers, a flash of light rang out.


    William Fell quickly pressed the shutter, but unfortunately still did not take any valuable photos.


    Tobey Maguire seemed a little nervous, while Natalie Portman didn''t intend to put on any poses. She just signed a few autographs for fans and walked quickly through the red carpet.


    "Natalie Portman!"


    "Hollywood darling!"


    Dean-Jimmy curled his lips, and said rather bitterly: "She''s just a lucky guy."


    Watching Tobey Maguire and Natalie Portman walk over, William Fair moved his wrist and said: "She can get the appreciation of George Lucas and Ryan Gosling, enough It shows that there is something extraordinary about Natalie Portman."


    In recent times, Natalie Portman may not be the highest paid female star in Hollywood, nor is it the most talked about female star.


    But every time the media mentioned the "Star Wars Prequel Trilogy" and "Spider-Man" series of film plans, they must mention Natalie Portman''s name.


    An existence that makes countless female stars in Hollywood envy.


    At this moment, Dean-Jimmy suddenly asked, "How much do you think the first-day box office of "Spider-Man" will be tomorrow?"


    "It''s hard to say." William Fair shook his head, "No one knows how many fans of the original comics will enter the cinema tomorrow."


    "Based on Ryan Gosling''s first-day box office results in the past, I don''t think it will be much worse than "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" released in the summer." Dean-Jimmy is very confident about this.


    This is someone who can keep creating box office miracles.


    "hope so."


    William Fair shrugged and said: "In this way, counting the release of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" next month, the influence of Orion Films in Hollywood may reach a peak. We can write There could be more content.��


    Dean-Jimmy nodded in agreement.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", which is a big seller in the summer, and "Spider-Man" in front of you, and "Harry-Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", which will be released in December.


    This year, as long as there is one more movie that sells well at the box office around the world, Orion Films will not only be able to stabilize its current position, but even usher in a new peak.


    "Damn guy."


    Scarlett Johansson glanced at it, and not far away, Natalie Portman, who was very dressed up, couldn''t help but turned around, and whispered in Taylor Swift''s ear: "Taylor, remember to stay away from that Guy stay away."


    "She''ll teach you badly."


    "Why!" Taylor Swift glanced at Natalie Portman, and then at Scarlett Johansson, with a puzzled look on her slightly round face.


    "Scarlett!"


    Helen on the side had a dark face, stared at Scarlett Johansson who was eager to try, and said angrily: "Don''t teach little Taylor badly."


    She reached out and stroked Taylor Swift''s blonde curls, pointed at Scarlett Johansson and asked, "Honey, why are you with her?"


    Taylor-Swift pointed to the direction of the VIP room and said, "Dad, I''m talking to Mr. Gosling about work."


    After a while, Ryan came over with Swift, "Wow, little Taylor has grown so tall!"


    Walking up to Taylor Swift, Ryan compared her height, at least a head taller than her peers.


    Speaking of height, Scarlett Johansson frowned subconsciously, seeing that Taylor Swift was about 1.5 meters tall, and she was about to catch up with her.


    "Tyler, you''re too tall."


    "It''s going to be as ugly as a utility pole."


    Scarlett Johansson just wanted to say she was as ugly as Adriana Lima.


    However, she glanced at Ryan, and then temporarily changed her words to a telephone pole.


    "Telephone pole!" Taylor-Swift blinked, as if she didn''t quite understand.


    "Don''t listen to her nonsense." Ryan rolled his eyes and said, "She is envious of your height."


    He is not talking nonsense on this point. In the future, Taylor Swift''s height will be at least 1.75 meters, which is better than Scarlett Johansson.


    Scarlett Johansson was like a cat whose tail was stepped on, and the whole person exploded, retorting loudly, "I didn''t."


    Seeing this, Helen patted her forehead with a look of endless headache, "Okay, Scarlett, be quiet."


    "Ryan, George has something for you."


    George Lucas!


    "I''ll go over and say hello to him." A gleam flashed in Ryan''s eyes.


    Helen left the troublesome Scarlett Johansson for now, and walked towards George Lucas.


    Not only will "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" be released next summer, but "Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones" directed by George Lucas will also be released.


    Although the two talked about it once before, they will try their best to stagger the release time of the two films.


    But apparently George Lucas wanted to double check.


    "Hi George!"


    Ryan went over and hugged George Lucas, "Helen said you were looking for me."


    George Lucas said frankly: "I want to confirm the release time of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" with you. I don''t want to collide with this film Prequel 2: Attack of the Clones, full of confidence.


    But in the face of the final film in the trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", he is still very cautious.


    "The release date tentatively set by Orion Films is May 3." Ryan didn''t have any secrets.


    He also didn''t want to be released at the same time as "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones".


    Otherwise, the final result is very likely to be a lose-lose situation.


    "May 3." George Lucas wrote it down, and then said, "Don''t forget to ask Sophia to send me an invitation letter for the premiere."


    "Of course!" Ryan agreed with a smile.


    The summer file lasts for 4 months. "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" occupies the beginning of the summer file. "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" can be released in late June or early July.


    In this way, the release schedule of the two films can be staggered.


    After a brief chat, the two walked towards the screening hall together.


    Compared with the lively scene of the premiere of "Spider-Man", many movie theaters in North America are busy.


    Many movie theater staff carried a lot of peripheral products and placed them on the shelves one by one.


    Tomorrow morning, "Spider-Man" will be available in 3950 movie theaters in North America. In addition to the need to prepare enough popcorn and soda in advance, almost every movie theater has a variety of peripheral products.


    Based on past experience, tomorrow will welcome a large number of customers, just like "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" released in the summer file.

 Chapter 450： With great power comes great responsibility

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    "Is this a similar superhero movie?"


    Sitting on the guest seat, Scarlett Johansson finally calmed down. She glanced sideways at Helen and asked, "It''s still a normal commercial film."


    Now Hollywood''s positioning of superhero films is almost equal to commercial films with large investment, or similar films.


    For the time being, there is no specific concept of a superhero movie.


    "not sure."


    Helen shook her head and said, "I haven''t seen it either, the internal test screening of this film."


    "However, I heard that the evaluation given by the theater company is very high."


    The evaluation of theater companies is not based on the art of the film, but on the commercial value.


    It is far more reliable and important than the evaluations of the media and film critics.


    Of course, no matter what, at least at the moment in the Chinese Grand Theater, there are densely packed audiences, all of whom look forward to it.


    Visible attraction.


    Not long after, the short interactive session ended, the lights above the theater went out, and the screen gradually began to light up.


    In the sound of the opening soundtrack, the classic pictures of Spider-Man in the comics are quickly flipped through. All the people who have read the original comics can''t help but stare at the screen with wide eyes, for fear of missing any picture.


    Immediately afterwards, countless spider webs were stacked on top of each other, and an acronym appeared on the screen, a name belonging to Spider-Man.


    "Who am I, do you really know!"


    The subtitles on the screen gradually disappeared, and a very young man''s voice sounded, "Coward, don''t listen to my story."


    "If someone says, this is a comedy, and I''m just an ordinary, carefree, ordinary person."


    Hearing this, Dan Logan showed a serious look on his face, "It seems that Ryan has not changed the setting and style of Marvel Comics."


    Compared with DC Comics, the superhero characters of Marvel Comics are closer to the lives of ordinary audiences.


    Even the famous Spider-Man was just an ordinary person at first.


    Greg Silverman didn''t say anything, he just sighed. The release of the movie is a kind of pressure on Warner Bros. internally.


    $140 million filming cost!


    $75 million publicity budget!


    Undoubtedly, Ryan Gosling, Orion Pictures, and Marvel Pictures are full of confidence in the films on the screen.


    As the sound continued, the beautiful face of Natalie Portman appeared on the screen.


    A hilarious scene followed, with Tobey Maguire chasing the school bus, drawing loud jeers.


    In the Hollywood Chinese Theater, there was also a burst of laughter. This is Spider-Man, an ordinary student.


    A girl who looks at the girl he likes but dare not confess. He is teased all day long in school, and is even called a fool and a bad guy by his classmates.


    However, fans of the original comics are waiting, waiting for the sharp change of Spider-Man.


    The camera turned and came to the campus. Toby-Maguire, Natalie-Portman, James-Franco and others walked into a laboratory.


    "There are more than 23,000 kinds of spiders in the world, which can be roughly divided into three categories."


    Listening to the introductory voice in his ear, Toby Maguire''s attention was on various advanced instruments.


    Even viewers who haven''t read the original comics can easily think that Spider-Man is about to be born in the film.


    Only true fans of the original comics know that reading is just an opportunity, not the birth of the real Spider-Man.


    In the next scene, Tobey Maguire, who is taking pictures of Natalie Portman, is bitten by a sneaky spider.


    On the screen, you can clearly see the hairs on the spider''s body, which startled some attentive viewers.


    Looking at the spider on the screen, William Fell felt numb all over, subconsciously said: "What a clear picture!"


    "It''s a bit like the picture feeling."


    "This is the computer special effects synthesis technology of the digital field and Industrial Light & Magic." Dean Jimmy next to him said excitedly: "No wonder Ryan Gosling keeps investing in the digital field."


    William Fair nodded thoughtfully. It seems that he can write a special report on the digital field and Industrial Light and Magic when he goes back.


    As soon as the screen changed, it came to Aoshi Enterprise, and a scene familiar to fans of the original comics appeared, a very sci-fi aircraft.


    At the same time, I heard the name of Stark Industries for the first time.


    The competitor of the original Aoshi Enterprise is a company called Exploration Aerospace, which also wants to get the support of the military.


    Ryan changed it to Stark Industries, though.


    For ordinary audiences and people in the guest seats, Stark Industries is just a very common name.


    Even most fans of Marvel comics only feel a little familiar.


    Only a very small number of fanatical fans recognized it at a glance, and even exclaimed.


    "This is a business under the Iron Man name."


    "The chairman of Stark Industries is Iron Man."


    "What? Iron Man!"


    No special effects, no Spider-Man, no action scenes, just a Stark Industries name ignited the passion of fans of the original comics.


    Especially thinking of what Ryan said, Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures are planning to create a world belonging to the Marvel Comics universe.


    Many people suddenly became excited.


    When Dan Logan heard someone mention Stark Industries and Iron Man, he couldn''t help but took a deep look in the direction where Ryan was sitting.


    Compared with Ryan Gosling, Orion Pictures, and Marvel Pictures, Warner Bros.''s pace is too slow.


    The pace of the film gradually became faster, Tobey Maguire''s genetic changes, Willem Dafoe''s human experiments, the plot reached a critical moment.


    In the end, Willem Dafoe''s human experiments resulted in the appearance of the evil incarnation��the Green Goblin.


    Tobey Maguire got the spider''s super powers.


    First, he had extraordinary vision, his body became stronger, and he could even clearly see Natalie Portman who was changing clothes in the opposite room through the window.


    The next moment, the same scene as the beginning of the film appeared, and Tobey Maguire chased the school bus again.


    However, this time the school bus didn''t stop, there were only countless laughing voices.


    When he came to the school, Toby Maguire was caught off guard by the sudden spider silk, and there were quite a few accidents.


    Even got into a fight with someone.


    Similar to the slow motion inside, it makes people''s eyes shine.


    In the next scene, a dense layer of small barbs grew on Tobey Maguire''s thumb, and he could easily climb to the roof with only his hands.


    As soon as the camera turned, Toby Maguire leaped lightly, continuously jumping over the roofs of houses, and for the first time made a trapeze with spider silk.


    Back home at night, Tobey Maguire and Natalie Portman were talking across the fence, the original heroine Kirsten Dunst, here is the ugliest scene in the film.


    And Natalie Portman''s exquisite face is absolutely eye-catching.


    On the screen, Tobey Maguire saw Natalie Portman being picked up by a cool sports car, which made him want to buy a car.


    When he saw the expensive prices of Bentley, Porsche and other sports cars, he couldn''t help showing a look of helplessness. Even the best choice of second-hand cars, he couldn''t afford thousands of dollars.


    Until Tobey Maguire saw the amateur wrestlers'' competition published in the newspaper, as long as they survived for three minutes, they could get $3,000 in income, the picture of the sports car and Natalie Portman appeared in his mind.


    When Tobey Maguire pulled out a diary and started designing an outfit for the game, he clearly didn''t want to be recognized.


    At this point, the plot of the whole film becomes clearer. The costume designed by Tobey Maguire is the familiar classic Spider-Man suit.


    However, the next scene surprised Dan Logan, a conversation between Toby Maguire and his uncle Ben Parker, "With great power comes great responsibility".


    The inner world of the characters is gradually brewing. The robber who was let go by Tobey Maguire shot and killed Uncle Ben Parker and Aunt May Parker''s persuasion.


    At this point, Tobey Maguire gradually understood the last sentence of Uncle Ben Parker, "With great power comes great responsibility".


    A superhero Spider-Man was born in New York.


    In a short period of time, countless criminals were arrested, and Spider-Man became the guardian of justice.


    Since the beginning of the film, the Spider-Man played by Toby Maguire has finally shown a charm beyond imagination.


    Dan-Logan opened his mouth, looking at the screen full of heroic Spider-Man, he knew that Ryan-Gosling, Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures had achieved another success.


    The impact of the 911 incident has just passed away, and the pain brought to the people is far from completely healed.


    However, the Washington government did nothing, and only used external wars to divert attention.


    At this time, the incarnation of justice in New York, the appearance of a superhero Spiderman, can easily enter the hearts of the people.


    To put it bluntly, when the reality is hopeless, people tend to vent in other ways, and even look for a kind of spiritual sustenance.


    Like superheroes.


    This is one of the reasons why past life superhero movies are rampant.


    According to the words on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, it has the right time, place and people.


    "A film that can''t fail." Dan Logan said to himself.


    Next, the fight between Toby Maguire and the Green Goblin made the audience even more hooked.


    In the past superhero movies in Hollywood, there has never been a superhero of ordinary origin in the true sense, and "the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility" seems to have become synonymous with Spider-Man.


    The previous superhero movies produced by Warner Bros. were either from aliens or the super rich. Spider-Man is completely different.


    Perhaps when Marvel movies were flooded in the previous life, this one is not so unusual. There are countless similar movies, such as,,, and so on.


    However, these films have not yet been released, and the Avengers plan is still on paper at Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures.


    The appearance of an alternative superhero undoubtedly brought a new sense of experience.


    This is definitely a feeling that other films in the past cannot bring, and it is impossible to refuse the charm of Spider-Man.


    Even, when Dan Logan saw the scene just now, he seemed to think of it. When Luke Skywalker swung his lightsaber for the first time, the entire North American cinema was almost boiling.


    The Spider-Man in front of him gave him the same feeling.


    Looking at the audience seats not far away, everyone looked excited and wanted to shout.


    A righteous superhero is desperately needed right now.


    In addition, Dan Logan also realized that there seem to be many images of other superheroes in the film, such as Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America and so on.


    Although it is only a flash, it is a specious shot.


    But it undoubtedly reveals the ambitions of Ryan Gosling, Orion Pictures, and Marvel Pictures.


    "The Avengers!" Dan-Logan sighed.


    Obviously, Orion Films and Marvel Films have the Avengers filming plan. All Ryan Gosling needs is time to expand the concept of superhero movies belonging to Marvel Comics from North America to the whole world.


    Let countless movie fans and audiences around the world recognize the superheroes of Marvel Comics.


    When the time is right, Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures will inevitably shoot the Avengers plan.


    The only thing that puzzled him was how Ryan Gosling would build the Avengers plan.


    However, he knew that this was probably a huge long-term plan, and what happened on the screen was only the prelude to the whole plan.


    "Orion Films or Marvel Films, is planning to prepare the Avengers plan?"


    Seeing the end of the movie on the screen, George Lucas asked curiously, "Are you going to shoot other superhero movies first?"


    In fact, many people are curious about the next shooting plan of Marvel Studios


    "Marvel Pictures has no plans to make films related to the Avengers Alliance for the time being."


    Ryan shook his head and replied, "The next step is to try to shoot a few low-budget films."


    "In the short term, the focus of Marvel Studios will be on it."


    It''s hardly a secret.


    "Very wise decision." George Lucas looked at Ryan with praise.


    This is a person who will not be easily blinded by immediate interests.


    He changed his voice, and suddenly said: "After the filming is over, are you interested in directing a Star Wars film?"


    Ryan froze for a moment, directing a Star Wars series of films!


    "George, why do you say that!" Ryan showed a puzzled look.


    From the release of the first film until next year''s summer release.


    There is only one director of the entire Star Wars series, and that is George Lucas.


    "I plan to finish filming the third Star Wars prequel film and take a special break."


    George Lucas shrugged and said in a joking tone: "I can''t let me be like old Coppola, without any rest time."


    "My father plans to officially retire from Hollywood in a few years and go home to concentrate on running the wine estate." Sofia Coppola next to him interjected.


    In his previous life, Francis Ford Coppola did not officially retire until 2011.


    At that time, Sofia Coppola had grown up, not only directed blockbuster films, but also waited for good films, enough to support the Coppola family.


    Of course, with Sofia Coppola''s current position in Orion Films, her influence has long surpassed that of her previous life.


    "Yes, the Stone Castle Winery?" George Lucas was very surprised.


    Regarding this, Sofia Coppola said with quite a headache: "He intends to buy a winery owned by Chateau Meret."


    Even if it is just a wine garden, the price is as high as tens of millions of dollars.


    Not a small fortune for Francis Ford Coppola.


    Moreover, his investment in the wine estate over the years has already reached tens of millions of dollars.


    For this purpose, a stone castle was specially built.


    "A persistent old stubborn."


    George Lucas seemed to recall something, "Since he bought the first wine estate, he has always wanted to make the best red wine."


    "It''s a pity that the Rubicon he makes tastes terrible."


    Speaking of this, George Lucas flashed a smile on his face, "Next time, we can go to the Stone Castle as a guest, although the taste of Rubicon red wine is not very good."


    "However, there are many treasures in his castle wine cellar. We can taste them while continuing to talk about the topic just now."


    As early as 1975, Francis Ford Coppola bought a 1,560-acre winery with the money earned from filming, and in 1978, he brewed the first vintage of Rubicon red wine~www. novelhall.com~ In addition, the treasures in his wine cellar are very rich, not the wine cellar of Ryan, which can be compared.


    "Of course." Ryan agreed.


    However, he wants to know George Lucas'' plans more than directing the Star Wars series and tasting old Coppola''s treasures.


    No one would have thought that after filming, George Lucas would really choose to retire and sell Lucasfilm, which he founded, to Disney at a high price.


    That''s where Ryan really cared.


    Whether it is industrial light and magic, or the series of films and series of film copyrights, they are all areas that Orion Films lacks.


    After Disney acquired Lucasfilm in the previous life, it not only started to restart the Star Wars series of films, but also gradually began to shoot Star Wars spin-off films, intending to create a series of independent films around the copyright of the series of films.


    Just like the same, from the theme plot characters, we continue to take out individual characters, stories, races, etc., and shoot them into independent films.


    At first glance, this plan seems a bit unreliable, but it is actually a very good plan.


    For example, Disney paid $200 million for filming.


    North America alone earned $532 million at the box office, overseas $523 million, and a global box office of $1.056 billion.


    Disney is definitely making a lot of money.


    Let''s put it this way.


    Don''t look at , , , and other series of films have sold well at the box office one after another.


    But the first series of films in North America in the minds of the media and the public is still a series of films.

 Chapter 451： i am spiderman

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    "No matter what my future is, I will never forget this sentence."


    "With great power comes great responsibility."


    "It''s my gift and my curse."


    "who I am?"


    "I''m Spider-Man!"


    As the most classic lines of Spider-Man sounded, Spider-Man shuttled through the city of New York on the screen.


    At this point, the entire film screening is over.


    Without any accident, countless voices gathered together and finally turned into a cry.


    "Spiderman!"


    "Spiderman!"


    "Spiderman!"


    "Spiderman...


    Many fans of the original comics went crazy with excitement, their eyes became slightly wet, obviously they still haven''t escaped the emotional infection brought by Spider-Man.


    An era belonging to Spider-Man is coming, and it is also an era belonging to Marvel superheroes.


    For a while, in the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, the shouts belonging to Spiderman lasted for a long time.


    Until the subtitles of the movie ended, the picture on the screen changed, and Spider-Man stood on top of a skyscraper, looking at the entire Manhattan block.


    The scene once again pushed the audience''s emotions to a climax.


    Ryan brought Tobey Maguire, Natalie Portman and other crew members to the stage to call the curtain time and time again. Instead of leaving the show, the audience below became more excited and shouted.


    In desperation, Ryan could only lead the crew to call the curtain for the last time, and then went to the press conference hall.


    In just a short while, the press hall of the Chinese Theater in Los Angeles was packed with crowds, and journalists from all over North America were crowded everywhere.


    For the scene in front of them, many journalists have long been used to it, and it will appear almost every time Ryan Gosling or Orion Films produces a large-scale commercial film premiere.


    What''s more, the feeling this film brings to people can be described as amazing.


    That''s right, it''s amazing.


    Ryan Gosling, Orion Pictures, and Marvel Studios brought a real superhero to the screen, and even created a mainstream movie genre that attributes Marvel superhero characters.


    Now no one would think that superhero movies are just a niche theme, but the theme of mainstream Hollywood movies.


    However, the only film companies that can share the cake of superhero films are Orion Pictures and Warner Bros.


    The former owns Marvel comics, while the latter owns DC comics. The rest of the comic companies in North America are added together. I am afraid that there are not many well-known superheroes, and the first-line superheroes like Spiderman are even more powerful. One didn''t.


    "I think the global box office of this film should be more than $800 million."


    While waiting for the session, a reporter from the TV station lowered his head and said in a low voice, "The scene just now was really amazing."


    "Ryan Gosling''s expected global box office of $800 million is estimated to be a conservative figure."


    The last time such a scene appeared, it should have been the premiere of the film, which has a global box office of 1.02 billion US dollars.


    So even by the most conservative estimate, the global box office of the film will exceed 800 million U.S. dollars.


    "Everyone knows that this film has been a success, and there is no way it will fail."


    "Next, at most it''s a question of how much box office you can get." A reporter from China sighed.


    "Don''t forget, this is Los Angeles, not New York."


    "I can''t imagine that when the film is released in New York, Spider-Man will definitely detonate the whole city."


    New York!


    The reporters around suddenly fell silent.


    New York is the city that caused the most damage due to the 9/11 incident, and the protagonist of the film, Spider-Man, is the guardian of justice in New York City.


    As long as you imagine a little bit, the release at this time will definitely detonate the entire New York City.


    New York is the most populous city in the United States, with more than 8 million permanent residents.


    Not long after, the Q&A session began.


    Although Tobey Maguire is the leading role in the film, and he plays Spider-Man very well, the attention of media reporters is almost concentrated on Ryan and Natalie Portman.


    The reason is very simple, the protagonist of the whole film is Spider-Man, not Tobey Maguire.


    In contrast, Ryan is the one who put Spider-Man on the screen, and even created the concept of Marvel superhero movies.


    Natalie-Portman not only performed amazingly in the film, but she also starred in two Star Wars series films.


    Among them, the global box office is a big hit, and the other one will be released in summer next year.


    However, Ryan and Natalie Portman refused to answer irrelevant questions at the beginning of the questioning session.


    "Mr. Gosling, when did you come up with the idea of ??shooting?"


    The reporter who came from looked closely at Ryan and asked, "Before this, Hollywood film companies have never made such a large-scale investment to bring Marvel''s superheroes to the screen!"


    Ryan has already answered similar questions more than once when it was released.


    "It was planned a long time ago."


    Ryan reached out to take the microphone, and simply replied: "Next, all the superheroes of Marvel Comics, including Spider-Man, will meet you on the screen one by one in a brand new form."


    "A brand new form?" The reporter''s eyes lit up, and he continued to ask quickly: "Then does it include the Avengers plan!"


    "Mr. Gosling, can you talk about it in detail?"


    The eyes of all the reporters below were focused on Ryan.


    Ryan glanced at the reporters, and said lightly: "Creating a universe that belongs to Marvel Comics is not the same as the Avengers."


    "In addition, let me reiterate that the crew refuses to answer irrelevant topics."


    Not equal to the Avengers!


    A group of media reporters subconsciously rolled their eyes. Just now, the movie contained Iron Man''s Stark Industries, Captain America''s T-shirt, photos of the Hulk, and so on.


    Now he opened his mouth and said that it has nothing to do with the Avengers!


    Only an idiot would believe it.


    What''s more, Hollywood practitioners and any North American entertainment reporter don''t know that Orion Films has always been ambitious.


    During the reporter''s questioning session, Helen, Scarlett-Johnson and others boarded the car ahead of schedule and left the China Theater.


    "Helen, how about I also take a superhero movie!"


    Scarlett Johansson closed the car door, recalling the enthusiastic atmosphere of the audience just now, she couldn''t help leaning towards Helen and said, "A real female superhero, not just a beautiful vase in the movie like that guy."


    Natalie - Portman performed very well throughout the film.


    But any Hollywood person can see that Natalie Portman is not the protagonist in the film, at most she is a beautiful vase, and Spider-Man is the absolute protagonist in the whole film.


    Helen looked back at her and said curiously: "Whether it''s Marvel comics or DC comics, most of the superheroes are male superheroes, and female superheroes are only a small part."


    "How about Captain Marvel!" Before Helen could finish speaking, Scarlett Johansson blinked and said, "I think this role is very suitable for me."


    Captain Marvel!


    She is a very important female superhero in Marvel Comics.


    Hearing this, Helen shrugged and said, "You should talk to Ryan, not me."


    "However, as far as I know, Marvel Studios has no plans to put Captain Marvel on the screen for the time being."


    Hearing Helen''s words, Scarlett Johansson was a little downcast.


    Based on her understanding of Ryan, if Marvel Studios intends to put Captain Marvel on the screen, it will not be difficult for her to get an audition opportunity or even a role.


    But without this plan, it would be useless for her to go to Ryan.


    As a very well-known female superhero, Ryan will naturally not put Captain Marvel on the screen casually.


    In the future, UU Reading Captain Marvel will be a member of the Avengers team, not now.


    What''s more, let Scarlett Johansson play Captain Marvel!


    Unless Ryan is crazy, he will never agree to come down.


    Black Widow, isn''t she delicious!


    After the press conference in the Chinese Grand Theater ended, Ryan turned on his computer immediately after returning home, and entered his personal website.


    "It''s a really great film, and with great power comes great responsibility, and it just resonates with everyone."


    "Spider-Man, the guardian of justice above New York City, the film perfectly interprets the heart of a superhero. The greater the power, the greater the responsibility. This is Spider-Man."


    "It''s the best film I''ve ever seen, completely surpassing Warner Bros., series films, even Orion Pictures, Marvel Studios."


    "Damn, why not choose New York for the premiere? Spider-Man is the guardian of justice in New York, not Los Angeles."


    Seeing the sporadic complaints on the message board, Ryan shook his head helplessly. Orion Films had thought about changing the premiere from Los Angeles to New York.


    However, it was rejected by him.


    New York is too sensitive during this time, and no one could have predicted what would happen at the premiere of the film.


    Especially those movie fans who have fallen into madness, if one is not careful, it will cause chaos.


    So Ryan flatly declined the offer to move the premiere to New York.


    Of course, the premiere of the next film can be considered in New York.


    After all, New York is the city that Spider-Man guards.

 Chapter 452： madness in new york

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    Almost every film produced or distributed by Orion Films will be widely promoted on the Internet.


    As a result, the ratings on IMDB of the film are generally high.


    Except for the fans of the film, most of them are the credit of the navy.


    The two films with the highest ratings are, respectively.


    In contrast, the score of , is slightly lower.


    However, Ryan didn''t care much.


    It''s a superhero movie, and it''s impossible to compare with and compare to it in terms of ratings.


    The key is the box office, which is the promotion of the popularity and influence of Marvel superheroes, not the ratings on the website.


    It is true that Marvel Comics is one of the two major comics in North America, but its influence is mostly concentrated in North America, as well as some European and English-speaking countries.


    In other countries, Marvel''s superheroes have limited influence.


    However, with the global hot sale, it is bound to be able to expand the influence of the superheroes under Marvel Comics from North America to the whole world.


    Early the next morning, nearly 4,000 movie theaters in North America started screenings at the same time.


    The theater company has temporarily increased the scale of film releases and the rate of screenings.


    All of a sudden, more and more audiences walked into the movie theater. Before noon, in a movie theater in Manhattan, New York City, the operator David Hayter was sweating profusely. He hadn''t been idle since the morning.


    "Hello, this is the Imperial Cinema on the West Side of Manhattan."


    While picking up the phone, he wrote down with a pen, "Sorry, sir, all the tickets for the show after 6:30 tonight have been booked out."


    "Sir, you can book tickets for the afternoon or tomorrow night."


    "OK, okay, tickets for the 8:30 show tomorrow night, two..."


    He just hung up the phone and had no time to rest, so he immediately picked up another phone, "I''m sorry, the tickets for the 8:00 show tomorrow night are gone, and there are still a few tickets left for the 8:30 to 9:30 shows. "


    "Show at nine o''clock? Alright sir, I can reserve three tickets for you. Remember to come and pick up the tickets half an hour before the screening..."


    For tickets reserved in advance by phone, the cinema will stipulate how long in advance it needs to be picked up. If the ticket is not picked up by the time, the cinema has the right to sell it.


    Of course, it doesn''t matter if some unpopular movies, anyway, there will be a lot of empty seats in the screening hall.


    But similar to the popular movie in front of me, the tickets for the prime time at night are not enough at all, and the cinema will not waste any tickets.


    Next, David Hayter continued to answer one phone after another, not even taking care of lunch.


    "Three tickets for the 9 o''clock show tomorrow night..."


    "A ticket for the 8 o''clock show the day after tomorrow..."


    "Three tickets for tomorrow''s show at 11:00 noon..."


    Until, after one o''clock in the afternoon, David Hayter finally breathed a sigh of relief, took the opportunity to take out a sandwich and ate it, and at the same time glanced at the information he recorded today to see if there were any mistakes.


    However, to his surprise, most of the tickets for several golden shows on weekends were almost booked.


    The tickets for tonight are already gone.


    A few other films had only reserved tickets, a little more, and the rest of the films were almost unattended.


    "It seems that, except for our screening hall, other films can be moved to a screening hall and screened in turn."


    As an old employee of a movie theater, David Hayter knows very well what a popular movie means to a movie theater!


    What''s more, this film is directed by Ryan Gosling, Guardians of Justice in New York.


    Thinking of this, he put down the half-eaten sandwich, picked up a pen without hesitation, and booked two tickets for tomorrow night in advance for himself in the notebook.


    In fact, he can walk into the screening room without paying.


    It''s just that, as a New Yorker, David Hayter wants to support this film in his own way.


    The noon screening ended, and a large number of audiences poured out of the screening hall.


    Among them, Wallace-Sean is not young anymore, and he quickly calmed down the emotions brought about.


    When he heard the enthusiastic cheers of the audience around him and the shouting of "Spiderman", he couldn''t help showing a smile, as if recalling something.


    "Spider-Man is the guardian of New York, and we also need to protect Spider-Man."


    "Now let us use our own methods to protect Spider-Man."


    At the entrance of the screening hall, a young man in his twenties couldn''t help shouting as soon as he walked out of the screening hall, and then resolutely turned around and joined the ticket buying queue.


    "Jerry, do you want to go back!"


    Bonnie-Hunter looked at his companion and said, "There are a lot of details in the movie just now, I want to watch it again."


    Speaking of this, he couldn''t help being very speechless, "Many details are passed by in a flash, I really want to stop and take a closer look."


    "That''s the picture of Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, maybe we are witnessing a historic moment."


    "Don''t forget, there is also Spider-Man." The companion said with some dissatisfaction: "Spider-Man is the embodiment of justice and the guardian of New York City."


    "Well, you''re right." Bonnie Hunter didn''t argue.


    Although he is not a resident of New York, he also believes that Spider-Man is the only superhero who can represent America.


    At the moment, Bonnie-Hunter and several companions joined the ticket buying queue.


    Seeing many people who had just walked out of the screening hall and joined the ticket buying team again, Wallace-Sean seemed to hear "With great power comes great responsibility", and the scene of Spider-Man descending from the sky appeared in his mind.


    The next moment, Wallace-Sean also chose to join the ticket buying team.


    Starting from noon, the screening halls of the entire New York movie theaters are full and full, even many movie theaters in very remote locations are no exception.


    Some movie theaters simply leave only two halls to show other films, one of which is dedicated to showing, and the other shows the rest of the films in turn, and all the remaining halls are used for projections.


    Even so, it was still full.


    Soon the theater company discovered a dumbfounding thing. Almost all movie theaters in New York had the scene of repeatedly buying tickets and watching movies.


    This also reflects from the side the popularity of the film in New York.


    In the words of the feedback from the movie theater staff, the audience in the entire city of New York went crazy.


    Washington, also staged a similar scene.


    Only, not as crazy as New York.


    "Theatrical companies hope to continue to increase the number of film copies."


    In Orion Films, Gregorio said to Ryan with an excited expression: "Especially in the cinemas in New York, many audiences keep buying tickets to watch movies repeatedly."


    "In addition, the New York City government hopes that the crew will go to New York to publicize as soon as possible, and intends to use Spider-Man as one of the city''s image symbols."


    Ryan raised his eyebrows, making Spider-Man one of the image symbols of New York City!


    It was a pleasant surprise.


    "Contact FedEx and deliver the copy of the film in the shortest possible time." Ryan showed a smile on the corner of his mouth.


    Counting the promotional expenses, the investment for the whole film is as high as more than 200 million U.S. dollars. Even he is inevitably a little nervous.


    However, the data from theater companies is enough to show that it will not fail.


    "As for the New York City government, Jon is responsible for the details."


    "In addition, continue to increase the promotion of the film."


    "I want to make Spider-Man the representative figure of the American superhero."


    "I also need to mention to Emperor Cinemas about replacing the digital projection equipment."


    In this regard, Ryan is somewhat helpless.


    The entire film was shot on digital cameras But Orion Films still needs to develop a large number of film copies.


    The playback equipment in most movie theaters in North America is outdated, and digital movies cannot be shown at all, and copies must be used to show them.


    It is estimated that this matter cannot be resolved in a short period of time, and can only be done bit by bit.


    Gregorio didn''t stay long and left in a hurry. He still had a lot of things to deal with.


    Right now, there seems to be a tinge of joy in Orion Films.


    It was released in the summer, with a global box office of 1.02 billion US dollars, ranking second in the global box office rankings, and No. 1 is .


    Once the global box office can exceed 1 billion US dollars.


    Then Orion Films will take over two of the top three films in the global box office rankings. Counting films such as , and so on, it will reach an astonishing level.


    At the same time, Orion Pictures uploaded a large number of photos of the shooting scene on their personal website.


    These include the shooting pictures of the motion capture scene, the daily life of the crew, the slapstick between several leading actors, and some **** close-up pictures of Natalie Portman, etc.


    In addition, a large number of behind-the-scenes photos were also uploaded on the personal websites of the film''s leading actors Tobey Maguire and Natalie Portman.


    What makes Ryan feel a little pity is that now, at most, some photos can be uploaded on the website, and video clips cannot be uploaded in a short period of time.


    With the advent of the Internet age, the behind-the-scenes filmed by the crew are not only used as material in DVD discs, but can also be uploaded to the Internet in the future as the main promotional focus of the film.

 Chapter 453： Phenomenal film

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    The bright sunshine falls on a large independent apartment in Long Island, New York. Stan Lee sits in front of a black cherry wood table in the garden, enjoying his morning tea quietly and recalling the past.


    Back in 1939, just 16-year-old Stan Lee graduated from high school.


    Introduced by his uncle, he met Martin Goodman, then publisher of pulp magazines and comic books. And joined Timely Comic Company as an assistant, with a weekly salary of only $8. Timely Comics was the predecessor of Marvel Comics.


    In 1941, the first work of Stan Lee''s life came out, which was the third in the series of comics.


    In 1945, when World War II ended, Stan Lee returned to New York, resumed his old career and joined Marvel Comics again.


    Due to competition from DC Comics at the time, Stan Lee created it in November 1961.


    In the following years, with the assistance of cartoonists Jack Kirby and Steve Dito, he successively created ,,,,, and other comic works.


    Among them, Stan Lee is still the main creator, who proposed the outline of the whole story and the character setting of Spider-Man.


    However, with the decline of Marvel Comics, all of this gradually became uninterested.


    On the contrary, DC Comics, the old rival of Marvel Comics, has been continuously entering the film, television, and other multimedia fields since it was acquired by Time Warner Group in 1969.


    From the series from the late seventies to the eighties to the series that started filming in the late eighties.


    There is no doubt that DC Comics has become the largest comic company in North America, and the fame of Superman and Batman has expanded from North America to the whole world.


    However, since Orion Pictures bought Marvel Comics and established Marvel Pictures, which specializes in superhero movies, coupled with the release of , Marvel Comics has transformed itself and returned to the media and the public again.


    However, strictly speaking, comic book adaptation movies have never become mainstream commercial movies in Hollywood.


    Until, when it was released yesterday, it showed the charm of a superhero movie for the first time.


    There were long lines outside countless New York movie theaters and hordes of Spider-Man fans on the streets, kicking off the Marvel Comics film adaptation.


    Every time Stan Lee thinks about Orion Pictures and Marvel Studios'' superhero film shooting plans, he can''t help but feel his blood boil.


    He will witness a superhero on the big screen.


    This has always been his dream.


    On the dining table, Stan Lee didn''t even touch the exquisite breakfast and delicious morning tea. His attention was all on the newspaper and box office statistics on the side.


    "An era that belongs to the superhero Spider-Man is coming. The director of the film, Ryan Gosling, has perfectly created an ordinary and great superhero. Just like the lines in the film, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility."


    Seeing the above comments, Stan Lee couldn''t help showing a smile, "With great power comes great responsibility."


    This sentence appeared on the front page headlines of many media newspapers.


    Apparently, the media and film critics gave very high ratings to the film, with an approval rate of over 90% and an average score of 7.6010.


    Now Stan-Lee continued to watch patiently.


    "On the first day, the audience''s favorable rate was 96%, and the overall evaluation was A��!"


    This is not the evaluation of the media and film critics, but from the audience in the theater on the first day.


    For a commercial film, the voices from the media and film critics can be ignored, but the word-of-mouth of the audience must not be ignored.


    "Yesterday, the film produced by Orion Films and Marvel Films was screened on 8,100 screens in nearly 4,000 theaters, and earned a box office of 44.08 million US dollars on the first day, with an average box office of 11,021 US dollars per theater."


    This is the box office performance on the first day, which is as high as 44.08 million US dollars, with an average box office of 11,021 US dollars per theater.


    Seeing this number, Stan Lee couldn''t control his emotions any longer, and he shed two lines of tears in excitement, "I knew that he would never fail."


    Stan Lee knows Hollywood very well, and he knows very well what the box office of 44.08 million US dollars on the first day and the average box office of 11,021 US dollars per theater represent.


    Even DC Comics and Warner Bros. will immediately restart and film series plans.


    For a long time to come, DC Comics can still only look up to Marvel Comics.


    Even, it is necessary to keep catching up with the pace of Marvel Comics.


    Even if you look at Hollywood as a whole, it is difficult for any film to surpass it in a short period of time.


    What''s more, don''t forget, it''s not the end, it''s just the beginning, and there will be plans for the Avengers in the future.


    "plum!"


    Kevin Fitch walked in excitedly, "The New York City government has decided to list Spider-Man as one of the city''s image symbols."


    "This matter requires you to go there in person and accept media interviews."


    In any case, Stan Lee is the father of Spider-Man, which can bring better publicity.


    Seeing the excited Kevin Fitch, Stan Lee was not as happy as expected, but more emotional, "It''s a pity that Kobe can''t see it."


    Hearing Kobe''s name, Kevin Fitch fell silent.


    Jack Kirby is a famous American cartoonist, editor, and screenwriter. He is one of the most famous and prolific cartoonists in the modern American comic field. Known as the "Master of American Comics" and "The King".


    Most importantly, he is also one of the creators of the manga.


    Unfortunately, he passed away in 1994.


    "I would like to invite Steve Dito to go with us." Stan Lee''s tone was slightly hoarse.


    "Of course." Kevin Fitch looked somewhat surprised, and then he agreed.


    Steve Ditto is also one of the creators.


    Stan Lee, along with Jack Kirby and Steve Ditto, created what became known as the "magic mode" comic book creation process.


    Stan Lee came up with the outline and structure of the story, Jack Kirby did the drawings and minor scene and plot changes, and Steve Ditto did all the dialogue and some final plot changes.


    It can be said that the combination of the troika of Stan Lee, Jack Kobe, and Steve Dito once forced DC Comics to almost go bankrupt, and was even acquired by Marvel Comics.


    It''s just that Steve Dito later returned to Washington and joined Marvel Comics'' old rival DC Comics, and even joined the creation of Batman.


    For this reason, the relationship between Stan Lee and Steve Ditto became very rigid.


    However, nothing matters now.


    Stan Lee seems to have seen the plot of the year. With the cooperation of the three of them, DC Comics can only be tired of coping.


    "The box office on the first day was US$44.08 million, with an average box office of US$11,021 per theater."


    Avi-Arad felt his breath trembling. The box office score of 44.08 million US dollars on the first day was not only a big success, but even created a new record.


    "Created a new North American first-day opening record."


    "The success of the film will change the landscape of Hollywood, and superhero films will surely become mainstream commercial films." His tone was full of excitement and excitement.


    No one can refute that a film with a box office of 44.08 million US dollars on the first day is not a mainstream commercial film in Hollywood.


    "Very good box office results." Ryan looked a little tired, but extremely excited.


    He knew last night, the first-day box office data.


    So, celebrated with Natalie-Portman and didn''t sleep well until the wee hours of the morning, not very well rested.


    "In addition to Steve Dito, you can also send invitations to Joe Simon and others."


    "In the name of Marvel Comics."


    With a trace of determination on Ryan''s face, he said: "Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures will not forget any hero, and they will get the honor that should belong to them."


    Joe Simon is also one of the old employees of Marvel Comics and one of the co-creators of the comics.


    He worked with Stan Lee to create superhero comics such as,,,,,,,,,,


    In the previous life, when most people mentioned Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures, the first thing that came to mind was Stan Lee, thinking that he was the father of Marvel.


    Ryan does not deny the credit of Stan Lee, but Steve Ditto, Joe Simon, Jack Kobe and others also contributed.


    Marvel and Marvel need to give them credit for creating Spider-Man.


    Ryan, Orion Pictures, and Marvel Pictures are just stepping on the shoulders of giants.


    From the creation of the Spider-Man character, countless cartoonists have participated in the creation. This is the key to Spider-Man''s active comic books for decades, and in these decades, he has also cultivated a large number of fans.


    Ryan stepped on the shoulders of such a giant and directed it. Otherwise, with the current capacity of the North American box office market, it would be impossible for a non-sequel film to get a box office of 44.08 million US dollars on its first day of release.


    Received the invitation from Marvel Comics to call, Steve Dito looked very complicated.


    There were many reasons why he chose to leave Marvel Comics in the first place, including personal conflicts with Stan Lee.


    However, Steve Dito is old, and many things have gradually faded away with time. He didn''t refuse the invitation of Marvel Comics just now, but directly agreed.


    "This is an era that belongs to Spider-Man."


    "Stan Lee, that old guy still did it."


    At the same time, many cartoonists who had previously participated in the creation of Marvel Comics almost all received invitations from Marvel Comics.


    Among them is the creator of the phrase "with great power comes great responsibility".


    This is not Ryan''s idea, but a line from the original comics.

 Chapter 454： Marvel Entertainment

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    "What''s wrong?"


    There was a lot of noise outside, and Dan Logan could faintly hear the exclamation coming in.


    At this time, Greg Silverman pushed open the office door and walked in with a heavy expression, "Have you read the newspaper this morning?"


    This morning''s paper!


    Dan-Logan froze for a moment, could it be...


    He took a deep breath, and immediately asked, "Yes, the first-day box office!"


    "Yes."


    Greg Silverman sat down silently, and said with a tone of disbelief: "Yesterday''s first-day box office was 44.08 million US dollars, with an average box office of 11,021 US dollars per theater."


    "Ryan Gosling, Orion Pictures, and Marvel Pictures not only created a new North American first-day opening record, but also made superhero films a mainstream commercial film in Hollywood."


    He paused for a moment, then continued: "According to news from within Orion Films, Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures are preparing to invite back a group of employees who have participated in the creation of comics."


    "Amazing Comics and Marvel Studios intend to build a Hall of Fame, a Hall of Fame that belongs to Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios."


    There are many comics halls of fame in North America, such as the Jack Kobe Hall of Fame, the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame, etc., most of which are named after the authors of the comics.


    However, the Hall of Fame that Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures intend to establish is to include every employee who has contributed to Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures in the name of Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures inside the hall.


    In the future, some personal biographies will be published.


    "From the acquisition of Marvel comics, to the release of the company."


    Dan Logan was silent for a long time before speaking: "In just a few years, Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures have ushered in a harvest."


    "And its success will inevitably double the value of Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures."


    "Whoever owns Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios is equivalent to owning half of the market share of superhero movies."


    The other half of the market share is in Warner Bros. and DC Comics.


    It''s just that the value of Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures now faintly surpasses that of DC Comics.


    Orion Pictures, how much did it cost to buy Marvel Comics?


    Even if Ryan Gosling bought the copyrights of superhero characters in the past, it is still less than a fraction of the value of Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures.


    No, to be prepared, the value brought by the copyright of Spider-Man alone exceeds the entire cost paid by Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures.


    If it was Warner Bros. that bought Marvel, maybe it would be completely different.


    Dan Rogen shook his head, entering the Marvel comics of the nineties, there was no price to pay for Warner Bros.


    At that time, the board of directors would not agree to buy Marvel Comics.


    "Know, do you know the next step of Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures!" He couldn''t help asking.


    "not sure."


    Greg Silverman shook his head and said: "However, at least one thing is certain, for the time being, Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures have no signs of preparing to shoot the Avengers."


    With Warner Bros.'' network channels, as long as Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures are preparing to shoot the Avengers project, it is easy to get some news.


    "All right."


    "I hope the project can be successful like this." Dan Logan sighed.


    !


    Greg Silverman frowned and said, "I''m not very optimistic about this project. Although Village Roadshow Pictures shares the investment, I still feel that the risk of letting a black female actor play Catwoman is really great." too big."


    Due to the impact of the 911 incident, the status of black people in Hollywood has continued to increase, and the number of films starring black people has gradually increased.


    Among them is the Warner Bros. project.


    As for Village Roadshow!


    This is a cooperative production company established in 1998. Its full name is: Country Roadshow Films. Its parent company is Australia Roadshow Group, which is an Australian local film company.


    Village Roadshow rarely makes solo films, mostly in partnership with Warner Bros.


    In the previous life, this film company also produced many films in cooperation with Paramount, MGM, Sony, 20th Century Fox, and Dimension Pictures.


    At first glance, the business model is somewhat similar to Lucasfilm.


    Just not as famous as Lucasfilm.


    "Even the film directed by Ryan Gosling chose to reduce the role of Storm Girl."


    "Some people choose to cast a black actor as Catwoman." Greg Silverman''s tone seemed to contain a hint of sarcasm.


    He seems to be mocking some people who are only whimsical.


    "Greg, you know." Dan Logan said silently, "Many things are beyond our decision."


    "What''s more, once it fails, it may be a good thing for us."


    "Going forward, the board can only focus on the franchise."


    Greg Silverman nodded, and suddenly said: "Is it possible for us to cooperate with Orion Films!"


    "Let Ryan Gosling direct!"


    Warner Bros. doesn''t mind teaming up with other Hollywood studios, such as Village Roadshow, on DC Comics films.


    In the previous life, Warner Brothers even reached an agreement with Legendary Pictures to co-finance and produce 40 film and television works.


    Among them are the dark trilogy and .


    "Unless Orion Pictures can give up the film distribution rights, the board of directors will not agree to cooperate with Orion Pictures."


    "Even if it''s directed by Ryan Gosling." Dan Logan said a very crucial point.


    These film companies that cooperate with Warner Bros. either do not have North American distribution channels or have given up the North American distribution rights of the film, and are only film investment companies and production companies.


    "Then it''s only released in North America!"


    Greg Silverman said meaningfully: "From the global box office of the film released last year, we can see that the proportion of overseas box office of films in the future will become more and more important."


    It is nothing more than letting go of North American distribution and retaining overseas distribution.


    "If you want to move the project forward, even have Ryan Gosling direct."


    "Better move fast."


    "The first weekend''s box office is likely to be a very astonishing figure, which you can use to convince the board of directors." Dan Logan''s face was a little complicated.


    Based on the current box office trend, no surprises, the box office will exceed 100 million US dollars in the first weekend.


    During the three days of its release, North America earned $100 million at the box office.


    A miracle in itself.


    However, Ryan Gosling''s is creating such a miracle.


    In front of the amazing box office data, Greg Silverman may be able to convince the board of directors to cooperate with Orion Pictures.


    Compared to the astonishment of Warner Bros. and other Hollywood film companies, Marvel Studios cheered. Almost all the staff became crazy, and there were falling ribbons everywhere.


    "The box office on the first day was 44.08 million US dollars!"


    "We finally did it!"


    "Yes, we really did it!"


    Many people couldn''t help screaming excitedly, especially the first group of Marvel Studios employees. They witnessed Marvel Comics'' decision to establish Marvel Studios to Orion Pictures'' wholly-owned acquisition , and then to the release of , , .


    It''s finally harvest season for Marvel Studios.


    Although the critical three-day period of the first weekend is just the beginning, the box office for the next two days on Saturday and Sunday has not yet come out.


    But the first-day box office score of US$44.08 million is enough to show that it will not fail.


    What''s more, the director of this film is a guy named Ryan Gosling, who can create box office miracles.


    Besides, on the first day of the movie, the audience��s favorable rate was 96%, and the overall evaluation was A��.


    This is the most direct reaction of the audience, and it is also the guarantee of the box office trend.


    According to the projections made by Orion Films, the research company, and the theater company, the box office of the film on Saturday will not only decline, but will also rise slightly.


    In other words, in just two days of its release, the North American box office of the movie may reach more than 90 million US dollars.


    Such an achievement will inevitably plunge Marvel Pictures into excitement.


    Marvel Pictures, which has only produced three films, seems to have transformed overnight and become a well-known second-tier Hollywood film company.


    In contrast, Orion Pictures is much calmer. After all, this is not the first time a film has sold well at the box office on the first day.


    Equally calm, there is Natalie Portman, in her eyes, success is an inevitable thing.


    After all, the director of this film is called Ryan Gosling.


    Every film he''s directed since the day she met Ryan has never failed.

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    "I''m more familiar with DC Comics than Marvel Comics."


    Del Toro walked out of the cinema screening hall with his companions, "Marvel Comics has been silent for too long, and it has become far inferior to DC Comics."


    "but��"


    When he saw the huge poster in the movie theater lobby, he couldn''t help but exclaimed, "But the ones shot by Orion Films and Marvel Films are indeed very exciting."


    "Ryan Gosling perfectly portrayed a real superhero. Spiderman will definitely become the most famous superhero in North America. Of course, Natalie Portman''s performance is also very exciting."


    "This is a commendable film." One of his companions agreed with him very much, "Every film directed by Ryan Gosling seems to be surprising."


    Of course, no film is perfect, and it is impossible to win everyone''s support.


    The same goes for including.


    Hearing his companion''s comments, Eric McLeod curled his lips, "I admit that Ryan Gosling''s directing level is very high, but this film is a commercial popcorn film with a simple and straightforward plot. Anything worth bragging about."


    "Whether it''s the plot or character creation, it can''t compare with Andy."


    He said very affirmatively: "I can guarantee that the long-term box office trend of this film is not as good as it is."


    Compared with , the shortcoming of the film is very obvious, that is, in the long-term box office trend.


    To put it bluntly, it is only a commercial popcorn movie, and it cannot maintain the audience''s reputation and box office trend for a long time.


    However, there was one thing he didn''t think of.


    The 911 incident has just passed, and the right time, place and people are in the right place.


    Del Toro was a little dissatisfied and glanced at Eric McLeod, "Eric, you seem to have forgotten one thing, Ryan Gosling is not only a director, but also the owner of Orion Pictures .��


    "It was he who decided to shoot and, and chose Peter Jackson as the director of the film."


    Eric-McLeod suddenly became speechless.


    Driving to the stretched Lincoln on Mount Holmby, Ryan took out a bottle of red wine from the refrigerator, poured it into a wine glass, and handed one of the glasses of red wine to Natalie Portman, "It will be released next month, there will be no threat Arrived."


    He swung his wine glass, smelled the aroma of the red wine, and continued, "It''s similar to the movie. Both are family fun movies, and the main moviegoers are young people."


    It is obvious that the audiences of the two films are different.


    "Many people are envious of you now."


    Natalie Portman reached out to take the red wine, did not dwell on the topic just now, but said, "The value of Marvel Comics, with the release of , at least multiplied several times."


    In the previous life, Disney spent 4.24 billion U.S. dollars to acquire Marvel Studios, which relied on the big sales of movies at that time.


    Among them is Marvel Comics.


    However, at that time, Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures had lost the copyrights of superhero characters such as , , , , and so on, leaving only a group of second-line superheroes.


    But now the number of superhero copyrights owned by Marvel Pictures far exceeds that of previous lives.


    However, in the previous life, Disney was willing to spend 4.24 billion U.S. dollars to buy Marvel Pictures based on the fact that the first film of the Avengers project was a big hit, with a global box office of 585 million U.S. dollars. The entire Avengers project has successfully taken a crucial first step .


    Right now, Marvel Studios has not yet prepared the Avengers plan, only the box office hit on the first day, and the specific market value is difficult to calculate.


    After all, this is not a listed company.


    Of course, Ryan has no plans to list Marvel Pictures for the time being, let alone choose to sell it.


    "I read the comments on the website just now."


    Natalie Portman seemed a little helpless, and said, "Whether it''s me or Toby Maguire, obviously neither is as popular as Spider-Man itself."


    This is not the first time she has encountered such a thing.


    When it was first released, she encountered the same situation.


    The focus of audiences, movie fans, and even the media is almost always on Skywalker, not the actors themselves.


    Ryan smiled slightly, "It''s normal, after all, what the audience wants to see is Spider-Man, not the actor himself."


    "Of course there are occasional exceptions."


    He couldn''t help thinking of Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., Gal Gadot.


    "Exception?" Natalie Portman was a little puzzled.


    "Superhero movies are fundamentally different from ordinary commercial movies. What really brings charm is not the actors themselves, but the superhero characters."


    After thinking about it, Ryan explained: "However, there are exceptions to everything. Some actors will perfectly combine with superhero characters and become superstars in superhero movies."


    "Obviously, Tobey Maguire has not achieved the superstar you mentioned." Natalie Portman blinked at Ryan, "A superstar who can represent Spider-Man."


    Ryan couldn''t help but glared at her, "Tobey Maguire performed very well in the film, and not every actor can perfectly combine with a superhero character."


    "It''s not a question of acting skills, let alone Toby-Maguire didn''t sit alone."


    Natalie-Portman rolled her eyes. She knew who Ryan was talking about.


    Not long after, a black stretched Lincoln slowly drove into the gate of a manor, facing Holmby Mountain Park.


    Natalie Portman couldn''t wait to push open the car door, walked to the gate of the manor, and looked inside, "This is the Neverland Manor you just bought?"


    "How about it? It''s not bad." Looking at the manor in front of him, Ryan nodded with satisfaction.


    This manor covers an area of ??about 0.52 hectares and was built in 1991. It is a two-story French building with 123 rooms, an indoor ice rink, multiple swimming pools, 3 kitchens, an orchard and a bowling alley. field.


    It is the largest private residence in Los Angeles County.


    "Don''t you think it''s too big!"


    After looking at it, Natalie Portman looked back, shrugged her beautiful shoulders and said, "It will make people lose their way."


    "By the way, when do you plan to come over?"


    "It will take a while." Ryan will not move here immediately, "I need to find someone to redecorate."


    It''s not a comprehensive renovation, but some interior renovations, such as replacing some old furniture and carpets, and redesigning the internal structure and so on.


    "However, we can go in and take a look now." He stretched out his hand to invite Natalie-Portman and said.


    "A good suggestion." Natalie Portman naturally would not refuse.


    At that moment, Ryan walked into the manor with Natalie Portman in his arms, and wandered around casually.


    Just like what Natalie Portman said, its area is too large, and it is less than half of it to walk through the rooms.


    She protested, "This is a maze I need to rest for a while."


    After finishing speaking, Natalie Portman sat down directly on an artistic sofa, "I''m still used to smaller houses."


    Seeing this, Ryan sat down next to Natalie-Portman, staring at her delicate face, "Honey, I think we can try a new environment."


    "Go to the master bedroom, I want to be up there." Natalie Portman didn''t refuse, but was faintly eager to try


    "No problem." Ryan reached out and hugged Natalie Portman horizontally, and walked towards the master bedroom.


    Since the last time the duo did it together in Australia, Ryan has had occasional sleepovers with Natalie-Portman.


    Of course, in return, Ryan is responsible for Natalie Portman''s house, vehicles, luxury goods, cosmetics, etc.


    He has never been stingy about giving money.


    In this regard, Natalie - Portman did not refuse.


    In fact, Natalie-Portman''s income is not very high. She received very limited remuneration in the Star Wars series of films and films.


    Her start rose dramatically, almost astronomically, as the global box office hit.


    For example, clothing, clothes for various banquets and public occasions, it is basically impossible to wear them a second time, as well as other luxury houses, luxury cars, luxury goods, cosmetics, assistant teams, etc., all of which are a lot of money.


    This is why, many Hollywood female stars will choose to associate with wealthy businessmen, even if the other party is older than her father.


    Natalie-Portman has seen many such transactions in the circle.

 Chapter 456： Breaking through 100 million in 3 days

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    Early in the morning, Ryan took his arm out of Natalie Portman''s arms, picked up the newspaper on the bedside and flipped through the entertainment section.


    "Due to the impact of the 911 incident, the North American box office market has been particularly deserted since September. Although it has achieved good box office results, as a 3D animated feature film, it is obviously not enough to support the box office of the holiday schedule. .��


    "Directed by Ryan Gosling, produced by Marvel Studios, distributed by Orion Pictures, officially released this Friday.


    This film is the most critical part of Orion Films'' plan to shoot a superhero film. It earned a box office of 44.08 million US dollars on the first day, breaking multiple records, and airborne to the top of this week''s box office rankings. "


    "Yesterday Saturday, the second day of its release, with a single-day box office of 46.82 million US dollars, it refreshed the North American single-day box office record set on Friday.


    There is no doubt that this film will continue to break the box office record of the first weekend in North America, and it is even about to become the first film with a box office of over 100 million US dollars in the first weekend of North America. "


    "Only two days after its release, the box office in North America was as high as 90.9 million U.S. dollars. One day earlier, with an absolute advantage in the box office, it won the top spot in this week''s box office rankings."


    "Since Ryan Gosling bought the copyright of Spider-Man, it has taken several years, and finally ushered in a harvest season..."


    Most of them are marveling at the box office results.


    "What was the box office yesterday!"


    Natalie Portman woke up, raised her delicate chin, and her eyes fell on the newspaper in Ryan''s hand, "Exceeded, there is no box office on the first day!"


    In this country that emphasizes independence and freedom, no one wants to rely on one person all the time. Natalie Portman also wants to be successful.


    Even, some can''t wait to know yesterday''s box office results.


    Ryan put down the newspaper, looked down at Natalie-Portman, and said with a smile, "I got $46.82 million yesterday."


    "$46.82 million?"


    Natalie Portman opened her beautiful big eyes, "So, within two days of its release, the box office in North America has exceeded 90 million US dollars!"


    "90.9 million dollars to be precise." Ryan pinched Natalie Portman''s nose, "Get up early, there will be a promotional event at noon."


    "Okay." Natalie Portman let out a breath and said, "However, I will go home when I arrive in New York tomorrow."


    In the evening, the crew needed to take a flight to New York.


    Saturday''s box office is released, and for all Hollywood studios, it marks the first weekend box office performance of the film, which is gradually becoming more and more important.


    Of course, it is more of a surprise and bitterness. In the three days of the first weekend, it is already a 100% thing to get a box office of 100 million US dollars from North America.


    "Fortunately, Ryan Gosling and Orion Films did not choose to open the film at midnight."


    Although it is Sunday, there are still many people in Pixar Animation Studios who have not rested.


    John Lasseter looked at the box office data and found it very dazzling.


    Compared with the box office of 46.82 million US dollars, it only got 8.65 million US dollars at the box office yesterday.


    However, it has been released for more than ten days, and this is already the third weekend.


    He looked up at Peter Docter, who was walking around in the office, and said, "The impact of the hit show on us is barely within the acceptable range."


    "At least $140 million at the North American box office, we''ve had success."


    Within 16 days of its release, the North American box office reached 140 million US dollars, which is a successful film no matter what.


    The budget for this 3D animated feature film was only $115 million.


    "I''m not worried."


    Pete-Docter shook his head, sat down and said, "It''s a superhero movie, not a 3-D feature, and it didn''t affect us that much."


    "My real concern is DreamWorks Animation."


    It was released in summer, and it is still in theaters. Although there are only more than 100 movie theaters left, it is enough to show that this 3D animated feature film is extraordinary.


    "As of yesterday, China''s North American box office has reached 267 million US dollars."


    "As far as I know, the investment for this film is only 60 million U.S. dollars." Peter Docter looked very solemn.


    Dreamworks Animation Studio has not only mastered the technology of making 3D animation feature films, but also achieved a box office of 267 million US dollars when the first 3D animation feature film was released.


    It''s definitely not good news for Pixar Animation Studios.


    "Peter, don''t worry, DreamWorks is not as united as you can see. Success will only bring more disputes." John Lasseter said pointedly.


    "But we also face the issue of renewing our contract with Disney," Peter Docter reminded.


    John Lasseter''s face changed, "This is not something we should consider."


    Both Pixar Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios are facing their own difficulties and choices.


    As for Blue Sky Studios!


    There are not many works produced by Blue Sky Studios. In terms of scale, they are not as good as Pixar Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    On Sunday, due to the popularity of the movie, theater companies had to increase the screening scale and film scheduling rate again. During the peak evening prime time, the film scheduling rate in many theater companies reached an astonishing 80%.


    Even in downtown movie theaters in New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Chicago and other cities, there will be a screening every fifteen minutes.


    Even so, many movie theaters still sold out tickets early.


    The resulting box office trend did not show a sharp decline, and it earned another 38.56 million US dollars in box office in a single day.


    So far, in the first three days of the film''s first weekend, the accumulated box office in North America has reached 130 million US dollars.


    Not only did it raise the box office record for the first three days in North America to over US$100 million in one fell swoop, it was still US$130 million.


    Also released in November, it took two weeks for the film to hit $130 million at the box office, and just three days.


    Even the meanest media and film critics on weekdays have chosen to post positive comments, even many media and film critics that Orion Films has not made public.


    No way, the box office of the movie is too amazing.


    Moreover, no one can deny the contribution of film director Ryan Gosling to Hollywood.


    Whether it is an epic masterpiece, or a superhero movie, every film or shooting project is enough to be recorded in the annals of Hollywood history.


    "Success is not accidental, but a kind of necessity."


    Comments from.


    "With great power comes great responsibility. New York needs a guardian of justice like Spider-Man."


    Comments from.


    "The Oscar Committee and Academy owe Ryan Gosling a statuette. They cannot choose to ignore Ryan Gosling''s contribution to Hollywood because of discrimination against commercial films."


    Comments from.


    "Chicago welcomes Spider-Man, -- Bruce Wayne."


    Directly use the name of Batman to interact with Spiderman through the air.


    Chicago is one of the prototypes of Gotham City, the hometown of Batman in DC comics It can be said that the hot sale of the Mtlnovel has become a phenomenon, gradually spreading from a single film and entertainment news to every place in North America inside the corner.


    Including many TV shows, celebrities, rich people, etc., when they were interviewed by the media, they chose to talk about it.


    To put it bluntly, many people just want to use the heat to attract the attention of the media and the public.


    However, in this way, even people who don''t usually watch movies, and many neutral audiences, are gradually attracted.


    So choosing to watch has also become a phenomenon.


    This is a phenomenal movie.


    The summer release can be considered a phenomenon-level movie, but it doesn''t have the right time, place and people.


    The emergence of this virtuous circle has also made the sales of peripheral products very scary.


    Especially in the copyright authorization of some commodities, the price is frighteningly high.


    However, there are still many companies that are not short of money, such as the famous Coca-Cola, McDonald''s and so on.


    Even on the streets of North America, people wearing Spider-Man T-shirts can be seen everywhere, and many popular products are sold out directly in movie theaters and stores.


    Orion Pictures could only urgently order another batch from the manufacturer on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    By now, everyone in Hollywood knows that Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures have succeeded in superhero films.


    From, to, and both have achieved success.


    Next, there will be more superhero characters on the screen.

 Chapter 457： New York

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    "Spider-Man! Spider-Man! Spider-Man..."


    As soon as the crew left the airport, the convoy was surrounded by a group of fans and blocked on the way to Manhattan.


    At this time Toby Maguire did not dare to get off the car, otherwise no one would have expected what would happen.


    After all, Toby-Maguire is not the real Spider-Man and has no superpowers.


    Even the real Spider-Man would probably run away in fright.


    Natalie Portman glanced at the scene outside through the car window, and there were crowds in madness everywhere.


    She shook her head involuntarily and said, "What a terrible experience."


    Facing countless fans in a frenzy is both a pleasure and a pain, at least for Tobey Maguire.


    Most embarrassing to him, these people were chanting Spider-Man instead of his name.


    Of course, for Toby Maguire''s feelings, Ryan just shrugged his shoulders, and even had a hint of rejoicing, thankfully he didn''t ride in the same car as Tobey Maguire.


    "You''re going to experience the same soon enough," Ryan said, glancing at Natalie Portman.


    If she got off now, she wouldn''t be any less popular than Tobey Maguire.


    "I just want to go to the hotel and sleep early." Natalie Portman looked back, pulling the hat and the huge sunglasses on her head to avoid being noticed.


    She doesn''t want to be surrounded by the crowd like Tobey Maguire.


    After about half an hour or so, the production team arrived at the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan under the clearance of the police and security personnel.


    But the crew did not let down their vigilance. There was also a large crowd gathered downstairs in the hotel, and there was no sign of dispersing.


    In addition, there were many media reporters and news interview vehicles of TV stations, and the scene was very chaotic.


    However, the crowded crowd downstairs did not affect Ryan''s mood.


    "Spider-Man" was released for three days and earned $130 million at the box office, and he just got the box office data for the first working day.


    On Monday, it received a box office of 13.28 million U.S. dollars, and the accumulated box office in North America reached 142 million U.S. dollars.


    A box office data that is blinding enough to even prove the value of Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures, as well as the success of the superhero film project.


    After knocking on the door, Sofia Coppola came over with a document, "Not bad news."


    "What news!" Ryan asked, looking at her curiously.


    "Offer on rights to TV adaptation of ''Spider-Man''."


    Sofia Coppola opened the folder and said in a very exaggerated tone: "TBS''s preliminary offer is as high as 58 million US dollars."


    "It is estimated that the final transaction price should be above 60 million US dollars."


    Speaking of this, Sofia Coppola couldn''t help showing a look of surprise, "If this goes on like this, the film will soon recover the full investment cost."


    In addition to the TV adaptation copyright, Orion Films has authorized a bunch of peripheral copyrights, which can earn at least tens of millions of dollars.


    TBS!


    Hearing the abbreviation of the word, Ryan showed a puzzled look, "Which Japanese TV station?"


    TBS TV station is one of the five largest private TV stations in Japan, and has a good reputation in Southeast Asia.


    Moreover, as early as 1978, a Japanese production company had filmed a TV series about "Spider-Man".


    It''s just that a Japanese TV station quoted a price of 58 million U.S. dollars. Why does he think it''s a bit unscientific.


    Soon, Ryan knew that he was wrong, and it was not a Japanese TV station at all.


    "It''s Turner Broadcasting."


    Sofia Coppola rolled her eyes and said, "Time Warner''s TV network."


    Speaking of the name of Turner Broadcasting Company, Ryan suddenly remembered that this company has a lot of connections with MGM.


    For Turner Broadcasting, the $58 million offer is not too surprising.


    "It seems that the TV adaptation copyright of "Spider-Man" is very popular." Ryan was in a good mood.


    The offer of 58 million US dollars is not a small number.


    After all, the production cost of the entire film is only 140 million U.S. dollars, that is to say, Orion Pictures has recovered one-third of the investment in the TV adaptation copyright alone.


    What''s more, 58 million US dollars is only an offer, and the final transaction price will almost certainly exceed 60 million US dollars.


    "What about the premiere rights?" Ryan asked.


    Compared with TV adaptation rights, the price of the TV station''s first round of broadcast rights is much lower.


    But no matter how low it is, it is not a small number.


    "Negotiations haven''t started yet."


    Sofia Coppola closed the folder in her hand, and said, "Jon thinks we can wait for a while, at least until the first week of the film''s box office in North America."


    "In addition, Frank hopes to retain the copyright of the TV adaptation of "Spider-Man", and shoot it alone or cooperate with the TV network to produce it."


    Selling TV adaptation rights directly can quickly withdraw funds, and the latter can bring more profits.


    Ryan recalled that he didn''t seem to have heard of the famous "Spider-Man" TV series in his previous life, and TV series based on superhero characters were not new.


    There are many TV series with similar themes in North America.


    "If the quotation exceeds 60 million US dollars, it can be sold." Ryan said after thinking about it.


    This is a disguised rejection of Frank Macasso''s proposal.


    Right now, the focus of Orion Films will not be on the production of TV programs for the time being, it is better to sell the copyright of the TV adaptation.


    Even co-productions, while bringing more benefits, also bring more risks, and the real beneficiaries are the network, not Orion Pictures.


    "Except for TV adaptation rights."


    Sofia Coppola nodded and continued: "Last weekend, the copyright sales of "Spider-Man" peripherals were pretty good. A total of 30.2 million US dollars were sold, mainly focusing on Spider-Man merchandise."


    The sales of "Spider-Man" peripheral products are obviously much lower than those of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".


    This is a very helpless thing. Compared with "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" have a large variety of hot-selling peripheral products, "Spider-Man" has almost no peripheral products except for the protagonist Spider-Man. Other hot items.


    "However, our licensing commissions for Coca-Cola and McDonald''s are quite good." She added.


    At this point, the income brought by "Spider-Man" far exceeds the two films "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers". ,


    There was no disappointed expression on Ryan''s face. The sales of the original "Spider-Man" toys and other products were only about 100 million US dollars, a figure that was neither very high nor very low.


    Besides, peripheral products are only one of many profit channels.


    The sales volume of DVD discs of the original film is astonishing. From the beginning of release to July 2004, the income of DVD discs alone was 338.8 million U.S. dollars, and the revenue of video tapes was 89.2 million U.S. dollars.


    Orion Pictures can get a large cut of it.


    In addition, the original version also received a total of 880 million US dollars from broadcast TV networks, wireless TV networks, TV series adaptation copyrights, etc.


    It can be seen from this that a popular Hollywood film can earn astronomical income in North America alone.


    After dinner, the crew went to the TV station to accept an interview with a popular TV program, and exposed a lot of tidbits shot by the crew.


    In the next few days, the crew has been traveling to and from major cities in North America to promote.


    At the same time, "Spider-Man" earned $10.52 million at the box office on Tuesday, a significant decline compared to Monday''s box office.


    For a popcorn movie full of commercial flavor, it is inevitable that the working day will continue to decline.


    Fortunately, affected by the 911 incident and the audience''s word-of-mouth, the film''s box office decline is still within an acceptable range.


    On Wednesday, the new film "Spy Game" was released, but it still did not affect the box office trend of "Spider-Man", which earned another 9.96 million US dollars.


    Even the North American media has always believed that the box office of "Spider-Man" this week can exceed 200 million US dollars.


    After three working days, it earned an average of more than 11 million U.S. dollars per day, and a total of 33.76 million U.S. dollars in box office.


    The cumulative box office of the film in North America reached 163 million US dollars.


    With Thanksgiving on Thursday, the box office of "Spider-Man" began to rise sharply, with a single-day box office of 20.12 million US dollars.


    However, "Spy Game," which was released on Wednesday the day before, encountered a slippery slope.


    The film is a thriller action movie produced by Universal Pictures, starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt, with a budget of up to 115 million US dollars.


    However, after two days of release only earned 8.87 million US dollars, which is not as good as the box office revenue of "Spider-Man" in one day.


    It is estimated that the senior executives of Universal Pictures are not very good-looking.


    This is no longer a question of how to save, but how to reduce losses.


    During the release of the original version of this film, I encountered "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", and now I have encountered "Spider-Man". The luck is not so good.


    Of course, even if it is released on a different schedule, the box office of this film will not improve much.


    The first-day box office of "Spy Game" was only US$3.82 million, ranking only third on that day.


    In second place is "Monsters Inc" with a box office of 4 million US dollars, and the first is "Spider-Man" with a box office of 9.96 million US dollars.


    This film hits the street to the extreme.


    Universal Pictures directly canceled the next publicity investment.

 Chapter 458： new cooperation

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    ""Spider-Man" once again earned $71.4 million in the box office in three days of the next weekend, and the cumulative box office of the film in North America officially broke through the $100 million mark, reaching a box office of $234 million."


    ""Spy Game", produced by Universal Pictures, was released for five days and earned a total of 30.56 million US dollars at the box office, which is not as good as "Monsters, Inc."''s 32.52 million US dollars at the box office. Unfortunately, it became the first box office bomb in the November schedule."


    "It is known that the investment in the entire film is as high as 115 million US dollars, Universal Pictures will face a big loss."


    "On the other hand, "Spider-Man" was launched in Europe, Latin America, Australia, Southeast Asia and other countries, and won the weekly box office champions in many countries one after another. Among them, Japan alone earned a box office of 11.02 million US dollars."


    Although "Spider-Man" sold well at the box office in North America, it was slightly worse in the overseas box office market.


    Regardless of whether Superman, Batman, or Spiderman, in essence, they are all superheroes in North American comics, and their popularity in overseas markets is limited.


    The English-speaking countries and regions are not bad, but other countries and regions must be relatively inferior. It is difficult to reach the enthusiasm of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers".


    But in any case, the situation of "Spider-Man" is much better than that of "Iron Man" in the previous life.


    Many countries around the world have introduced the "Spider-Man" animated film, including the other side of the Pacific Ocean, which has a good reputation and fan base.


    In fact, the overseas box office performance of "Spider-Man" is not bad, at least it won the weekly box office champion in many countries.


    Even if the overseas box office does not sell as well as in North America, it will not be cold.


    What''s more, the overseas box office of the original "Spider-Man" is not much different from the North American box office.


    This is why Ryan chose to shoot "Spider-Man" instead of other superhero movies or original movies.


    On this point, Ryan is very clear that the film itself has a large fan base. Even if it is a different director, as long as the shooting is not too bad, it can still be successful.


    In fact, from original films such as "Independence Day", "Inception", and "Titanic", to adapted films such as "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring", "Harry-Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone", and "Spider-Man" above,


    It is easy to find one thing, the first-week box office of the original film is basically not too high, on the contrary, the first-week box office of the adapted film will become higher and higher.


    This is why, Hollywood original films are becoming less and less, while the number of adapted films is increasing year by year.


    At the same time, the price of various adaptation copyrights also increased.


    Since last Friday, the crew went to Europe for publicity, and Ryan returned to Los Angeles. He is not going to participate in the film''s overseas promotional activities.


    Of course, after a while, he will go to the other side of the Pacific Ocean with the crew.


    In addition, the British Film Classification Committee, under the pressure of the theater company and the shareholders behind it, finally temporarily changed the rating of "Spider-Man" to 12, and it is scheduled to be officially released on November 30.


    Naturally, British theater companies will not miss a blockbuster film, and "Spider-Man" is not an ordinary blockbuster film. In just ten days of release, the box office in North America reached as high as 234 million U.S. dollars.


    According to Michael Kuhn, those theater companies were dumbfounded and wished that "Spider-Man" could be released immediately.


    Ryan returned to Los Angeles. On the one hand, he devoted himself to the special effects production of "Spider-Man 2", and on the other hand, he met with Warner Bros. executives.


    Obviously, the box office success of "Spider-Man" not only stunned the British theater companies, but also the top executives and board members of Warner Bros., and even the Time Warner Group.


    "Batman?"


    "Warner Bros. wants to work with Orion Pictures on "Batman"!"


    In a private club in North Hollywood, Ryan looked at Greg-Silverman and Dan-Logan, and couldn''t help showing a look of surprise.


    Not only is it an investment cooperation, but also wants him to direct this new "Batman" movie.


    Greg Silverman and Dan Logan looked at each other, and Greg Silverman spoke first: "Ryan, there is no one in Hollywood who is better suited to direct a superhero movie than you."


    It was released for ten days and earned a box office of 234 million U.S. dollars.


    This is the best proof.


    "So what can I get?" Ryan asked very straightforwardly.


    "Orion Films can get half of the investment and North American distribution rights of the film, as well as a remuneration in line with your status, including the final casting and editing rights." Dan Logan continued to talk.


    On the surface, this is a very good terms of cooperation, even very generous.


    However, Ryan didn''t need to think about Warner Bros.'' plan. It was nothing more than wanting him to restart the "Batman" series of films.


    It seems that Warner Bros. has paid a lot of benefits in the short term.


    But from a long-term perspective, once the new "Batman" is successful, then Warner Bros. can get a "Batman" series that has been brought back to life.


    "In a short time, I don''t have time to shoot another film."


    Ryan said very directly: "Besides, just a cooperation on a film is not in the interest of Orion Pictures."


    "So what do you mean?" Dan-Logan showed a puzzled look.


    "At least three films." Ryan said without hesitation: "A trilogy belonging to the "Batman" series."


    If it''s just a cooperation on one film, Ryan is too lazy to waste time with Warner Bros. Unless it is a three-film shooting plan, he can consider cooperating.


    He wouldn''t mind filming the original Batman Dark Trilogy.


    While making a lot of money, it can also allow Warner Bros. to follow the old path of the previous life.


    The Batman Trilogy!


    Greg Silverman knew he had a choice to make.


    This is not a film, but a trilogy. According to Ryan''s previous investment scale, it is conservatively estimated that it will be more than 300 million US dollars. It must be difficult to convince the board of directors to agree.


    Of course, if Warner Bros. chooses to refuse in the end, Ryan will have nothing, he does not lack shooting plans.


    After hesitating for a while, Greg Silverman finally said, "I''m going to try to push the Batman collaboration on the board."


    Ryan just nodded without saying anything.


    This is just a cooperation intention, and there are still many things to do in the future, so it is impossible to agree directly.


    After all, this is a collaboration on the "Batman" series of films, not other films.


    With the box office hit of "Spiderman", the importance of the "Batman" series of films is naturally highlighted.


    Moreover, Warner Bros. is not Orion Pictures. Greg Silverman and Dan Logan not only have to convince other company executives and boards of directors, but also scruples about opinions from Time Warner.


    If you want to formalize the cooperation plan for the "Batman" series of films, it will not be decided in a short time.


    After chatting with the two for a while, Ryan got up to say goodbye and leave.


    Looking at Ryan''s back, Dan Logan shook his head helplessly, "It seems that he is very clear about our plan, and that''s why he proposed the trilogy."


    In cooperation with Orion Films, Ryan Gosling directed the "Batman" film. Once this film is successful, then Orion Films and Ryan Gosling can be left behind, and Warner Bros. can shoot it alone.


    Obviously, Ryan Gosling would not agree to such a cooperation.


    "It may be difficult to persuade the board of directors to agree to the new cooperation method." Dan Logan said lightly.


    "It''s really difficult." Greg Silverman was silent for a while, "However, the last "Batman and Robin" was not only a failure at the box office, but even the reputation of the entire series of films has become so bad. pole."


    "Batman and Robin", which was released in the summer of 1997, had a budget of 160 million U.S. dollars and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger.


    Such a film that will be successful no matter how you look at it, but the audience''s reputation is extremely poor. The North American box office is only 107 million US dollars, the overseas box office is 130 million US dollars, and the global box office is 238 million US dollars.


    This film is called the worst "Batman" series film, and the commercial value given by the audience is only C��.


    There are six business grades of A��, A, A��, B��, B, B��.


    It can be seen how bad the audience''s word-of-mouth of this film is, otherwise Warner Bros. would not directly cancel the sequel filming plan.


    "We need someone to reboot the ''Batman'' franchise."


    Greg Silverman thought of every film directed by Ryan in the past, as if he had made up his mind, "There is no more suitable choice than Ryan Gosling."


    Thinking of the box office of "Spider-Man", Dan Logan nodded in agreement.


    On this point, no one can deny it right now.


    "Cooperation on Batman!"


    Back in the car, Sofia Coppola obviously couldn''t believe it, "Warner Bros., what a surprise."


    "Are you going to refuse? Or agree!"


    She wondered what Ryan''s decision was.


    "If Warner Bros. agrees to do a trilogy, I wouldn''t mind directing the Batman franchise."


    Ryan put on his seat belt and said: "At that time, Helen can help me get a reasonable salary."


    With the investment from Warner Bros., he will naturally demand a sky-high salary.


    "It seems that Warner Bros. is facing a very difficult choice."


    Sofia Coppola shrugged and said, "Helen will definitely not be polite to Warner Bros."


    With Ryan''s current status, the film salary is by no means a small amount. Coupled with Orion Films'' investment and distribution income, it is obviously a good cooperation project.


    What''s more, Ryan doesn''t mind cooperating with other film companies, as long as there are sufficient conditions, such as the copyright of "Batman".


    The next weekend passed, and the second working day of "Spider-Man" arrived, and a new film "The Wedding Planner" was released in North America again.


    This is a love movie produced by Sony Pictures with a budget of only 35 million US dollars, which cannot stop the pace of "Spider-Man".

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    At the end of the next weekend, as a commercial popcorn movie, the box office trend of "Spider-Man" inevitably fell sharply, and the single-day box office directly fell below 10 million US dollars.


    It earned $6.72 million at the box office on Monday, $5.59 million on Tuesday, $5.02 million on Wednesday, and $4.85 million on Thursday.


    After four working days, it earned a total of 22.18 million US dollars at the box office.


    As a commercial popcorn movie, this result is quite good.


    The only regret is that it is much worse than the box office trend of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".


    By the third weekend, the box office of "Spider-Man" began to rise sharply again, with a box office of 14.28 million US dollars in just one day on Friday.


    This is not the first weekend, but the third weekend. "Spider-Man" has been released for half a month, and it can still earn 14.28 million US dollars at the box office on Friday.


    Surprising enough.


    However, on Saturday, the single-day box office not only rose again, but also directly reached more than 20 million US dollars, with a single-day box office of 24.31 million US dollars.


    Even on Sunday, the box office reached more than 10 million US dollars, with a single-day box office of 15.87 million US dollars.


    A total of US$54.46 million box office was earned in the three days of the weekend, plus US$22.18 million in the four weekdays.


    After a week, "Spider-Man" once again earned a box office of 76.64 million US dollars, and the accumulated box office in North America reached 31.1 billion US dollars.


    There is no doubt that "Spider-Man" has won the North American box office champion this year, surpassing the North American box office performance of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", it is only a matter of time.


    With the arrival of the fourth week of the film''s release, the North American box office market has finally ushered in a film that Ryan is familiar with.


    An action blockbuster from Warner Bros. starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts, with a budget of $85 million.


    This film is called "Ocean''s Eleven", which is adapted from the 1960 work of the same name. It tells the story of the super-thief Danny Orson, who in order to regain his wife Tess, summons eleven experts overnight to rob the casino of his rival. story.


    This is an action movie aimed at young people, which has a great overlap with the audience of "Spider-Man".


    What''s more, the cast of this film is very luxurious, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Julia Roberts are all Hollywood heavyweight star actors.


    Far better than the cast of Spider-Man.


    The production cost of this film was as high as 85 million U.S. dollars. It opened on December 7 with a scale of 3,075 movie theaters, and earned a box office of 38 million U.S. dollars in three days in the first weekend.


    In contrast, "Spider-Man", which entered its fourth weekend of release, inevitably has slightly worse box office figures.


    But after three days, it still earned a box office of 32.08 million US dollars.


    So far, the North American box office of the film has accumulated as high as 36.2 billion U.S. dollars, breaking through to 400 million U.S. dollars at the box office is just around the corner.


    According to the estimates of Orion Films, even if new films are released one after another in the North American box office market, "Spider-Man" may still hit the box office mark of 500 million US dollars.


    Of course, the popular release period of "Spider-Man" is gradually passing, and it can only rely on time to slowly accumulate box office, and it also has to face the impact of other film releases.


    For example: "A Beautiful Mind" released on December 13, Orion Films owns half of the film''s investment and overseas distribution rights. .


    "Vanilla Sky" jointly produced by Paramount and DreamWorks will be released on December 14. The film stars Ryan''s old acquaintances, Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz.


    In addition, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", a collaboration between Orion Pictures and Warner Bros., will be released on December 19.


    The release of these films will more or less affect the box office trend of "Spider-Man".


    At the same time, the film has gradually entered the overseas box office market. Although "Spider-Man" overseas is not as popular as in North America, the overall box office trend is still very strong. In just three weeks after its release, the accumulated overseas box office has reached 2.9 billion US dollars.


    When the fourth week of "Spider-Man" was released, the global box office had reached 65.3 billion US dollars.


    Not to mention that the release of the film has not yet ended, with only a global box office of 65.3 billion US dollars, Orion Films can almost recover all investment costs, including a publicity budget of 75 million US dollars.


    On the evening of December 12, at the premiere of "A Beautiful Mind", Ryan deliberately took time to attend.


    "Stephen, long time no see."


    Walking into the hall, Ryan greeted Stephen Spielberg and asked deliberately, "Where''s Jeffrey!"


    "I also want to talk to him about the sequel filming plan of "Shrek."


    "He has some things to deal with, so he didn''t come over." Stephen Spielberg''s tone showed a trace of helplessness.


    The box office hit of "Shrek" made the contradictions within DreamWorks more acute.


    As the head of DreamWorks Animation Studio, Jeffrey Katzenberg has intentionally separated from DreamWorks and separated DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    This is definitely not good news for DreamWorks, which is not in a good situation.


    The two chatted casually, and Stephen Spielberg went to greet the others.


    At this time, a very tall young woman came over, "Hello, Mr. Gosling!"


    "Hello, Miss Jennifer." Ryan knew Jennifer-Connelly, and she starred in "The Frightening Times", which was very amazing.


    Facing Ryan, Jennifer-Connelly''s attitude was very enthusiastic, "I heard that Universal Pictures plans to cooperate with Marvel Pictures to make a movie about the Hulk?"


    This is the cooperation intention proposed by Universal Pictures.


    However, Ryan did not agree to cooperate in the filming, but only agreed to authorize the copyright of the Hulk to Universal Pictures for shooting.


    This is not a long-term authorization, it is only a shooting authorization for a film.


    Regardless of whether this Hulk film is successful or not, it will not have any impact on Marvel Pictures. Anyway, Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures will not prepare to shoot the Avengers plan in a short time.


    Even, the box office data of this film can be used to test the acceptance of the Hulk role in the North American box office market.


    At the same time, you can also get a considerable amount of licensing fees and share in the box office, peripheral copyrights, and merchandise.


    "Universal Pictures intends to make a film about the Hulk, not in cooperation with Marvel Pictures." Ryan corrected.


    At the same time, he suddenly thought that the Jennifer-Connelly in front of him seemed to be the heroine in the previous life "Hulk".


    From the perspective of the box office, the original "Hulk" is considered a blockbuster movie, with an investment of up to 13.7 billion US dollars, but only a global box office of 24.5 billion US dollars.


    Among them, the North American box office is 13.2 billion U.S. dollars, and the overseas box office is 11.3 billion U.S. dollars.


    It is impossible to recover the investment cost from the box office.


    Of course, on the whole, this film did not lose much money, and the losses to Universal Pictures were limited.


    On the contrary, as the director of the film, Ang Lee directly withdrew from the crew of mainstream Hollywood commercial films.


    Anyone can see that the main reason for the failure of this film is the directing style of the film director Ang Lee.


    He is not suitable for directing large-scale commercial films, he is more suitable for shooting some low-cost literary films.


    Ryan decided to authorize the copyright of the Hulk to Universal Pictures for shooting, and Ang Lee was among them.


    Now Ang Lee is focused on directing mainstream Hollywood commercial films, and he has no interest in "Brokeback Mountain", which has an investment budget of only 14 million US dollars. His agent even opened his mouth and offered a sky-high salary.


    Seeing this, Ryan simply canceled the shooting plan of "Brokeback Mountain", and waited until Universal Pictures'' "Hulk" was released.


    Time entered mid-December, and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" was released successfully.


    In the first weekend, it earned a box office of 88.35 million US dollars in three days, and the North American box office exceeded 100 million US dollars in five days, becoming the second film in the North American box office market this year to exceed 100 million US dollars in a week.


    To that end, Orion Pictures and Warner Bros. have staged a massive premiere.


    By the beginning of February, the North American box office of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" reached 24.5 billion US dollars, and the overseas box office exceeded 5.5 billion US dollars.


    "Spider-Man", which was released a month earlier, had a North American box office of US$4.6 billion, and the global box office officially exceeded the US$900 million mark, and there are still sporadic overseas markets that have not been released, such as the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    There is no spring release on the other side of the Pacific, so Ryan put "Spider-Man" in February and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" in July.


    The summer holidays on the other side of the Pacific Ocean are quite different from those in North America, and the time does not start from May, but from July when the students go on vacation.


    On the other side of the Pacific Ocean in 2002, there was no such thing as a movie protection month.


    However, it is estimated that in at most two years, the film protection month policy will be formulated on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Restricting the release of Hollywood films from the end of June, while films that have already been released can continue to be shown


    In this way, there is a workaround. Hollywood movies can choose to be released in mid-June, and they can enjoy half of the summer release time.


    Generally speaking, the number of days a Hollywood film is released on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is only about 30 days, unless the film''s box office is frighteningly high, you can apply for an extension of the showing time.


    Of course, most films do not enjoy this treatment, and even if they apply, it is useless.


    The release time of "Spider-Man" happened to be on the first day of the new year, with at least half a month''s holiday.

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    In this way, more than half of the 30-day release schedule of "Spider-Man" is during the holidays.


    It is not an easy task for an imported film to be released in the spring, and Golden Harvest even postponed the release date of "Unparalleled World", which Golden Harvest invested in, from February to the summer vacation in August.


    This time Ryan followed the crew to the other side of the Pacific in person, expressing sincerity and importance, and even deepening the cooperation between the two parties.


    As for the box office results of "Spider-Man", it is secondary.


    Not to mention, the capacity of the box office market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is only about 1 billion, which is less than half of the North American box office of "Spider-Man".


    Furthermore, I am afraid that pirated DVDs in the market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean have already been seen everywhere.


    There is also the box office sharing policy in the market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Orion Pictures can only get 13% of the box office share, which is far lower than the internationally accepted 40% box office share.


    Therefore, many Hollywood film companies not only do not pay much attention to the market across the Pacific, but are even very dissatisfied.


    But Ryan is already very content, and there are theater companies if it is really not possible.


    Golden Harvest has invested in many theaters on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Of course, this is not the case for all Hollywood studios, such as Disney.


    As far as Ryan knows, Disney has been planning to invest in a large Disneyland on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. The entire project is expected to invest as much as 34 billion yuan, which is about 5.5 billion U.S. dollars in dollars.


    Not to mention the horrible revenue of Disneyland in the previous life, and the effect of promoting the Disney brand, the value brought by the land appreciation alone has made Disney a lot of money.


    That is 3.9 square kilometers of land, including Disneyland, Disney Town and 2 themed hotels.


    The most important thing is that the park has made a profit in the first year of opening, and the announced profit figures are enough to make people envious.


    At Los Angeles International Airport, several people from the "Spider-Man" crew walked into a very luxurious business jet.


    "It''s a great business jet." Natalie Portman turned around in and out, and then lay down in the lounge and couldn''t come out.


    Toby-Maguire and James-Franco were much quieter. They sat on their seats, and their eyes fell on the two beautiful stewardesses from time to time. They were tall, with long blond hair and good looks.


    "New script?"


    Sitting in the cabin, Kevin Fitch looked sideways at Ryan holding a script, picking up a pen to revise it from time to time, "It''s still the script of "Spider-Man 3"!"


    Hearing this, Ryan put the script aside, took the coffee that Linda handed over, and said, "It''s not the script of "Spider-Man 3", it''s a new script."


    The script of "Spider-Man 3" has been written a long time ago, and he has even revised it several times before and after. The crew can shoot after returning from the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    "New script?" Kevin Fitch showed surprise.


    Toby Maguire and James Franco on the side also showed curious eyes.


    Sofia Coppola even reached out and took the script and flipped through it. After just one glance, she showed a strange look, "A script about pirates!"


    "I remember that you seem to have written a similar script before."


    Ryan has filed many scripts with the Editorial Association, one of which is about pirates.


    It was she who personally sent it for the record, so Sophia had some impressions.


    However, as the box office of the pirate-themed blockbuster "Cut Throat Island" hit the market, the script and shooting plan about pirates fell into the abyss all of a sudden.


    All Hollywood film companies, including Orion Films, have stayed away from pirate-themed scripts.


    "This is the script from before."


    Ryan lowered his head and took a sip of coffee, and said: "Some time ago, Disney wanted to buy it and planned to build a pirate-themed park, but I rejected it."


    "You''re not planning to shoot a pirate movie, are you?" Sofia Coppola closed the script casually, "This is not a good choice."


    "It''s too risky to make a film about piracy."


    Not since Cutthroat Island hit the blockbusters has there been a successful pirate movie in Hollywood.


    "Sophia is right."


    Kevin Fitch shook his head, and said, "I''m afraid only Disney will try to shoot movies about pirates in Hollywood."


    Disney is different from ordinary Hollywood film companies. Its purpose of shooting a film is not only for the box office, but also for the famous Disneyland.


    Even if the film cannot bring in profits, Disney can still make profits from the theme park.


    "There are risks in shooting any kind of film, including pirate films."


    "However, as long as the right director and actors are selected, any film with any theme has the possibility of being a big hit, including pirate-themed films."


    Ryan does not think that pirate-themed films have no great sales potential, "Just like "Titanic", if you change it to another director, you will almost fail 100% of the time."


    Sofia Coppola looked at Ryan speechlessly, and said: ""Titanic" is just an exception, and don''t forget that "Cutthroat Island" that Carlock Films spent a lot of money on was only $10 million at the box office. Not even released overseas."


    While "Cut Throat Island" hit the market in North America, its overseas distribution also encountered setbacks. Many overseas theater companies refused to release the film.


    As a result, "Cutthroat Island" was never released on a large scale overseas.


    "Cutthroat Island doesn''t mean much."


    "What''s more, the investment scope of Orion Films will not be limited to the production business." Ryan said suddenly.


    Although Orion Films has a lot of investment in tourism and theaters in New Zealand, the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Southeast Asia and other countries.


    But Ryan is not satisfied with the status quo.


    In the future, the business scope of Orion Films will inevitably include entertainment derivative industries such as themed hotels, restaurants, and amusement parks.


    Try to dig out the value of Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures as much as possible, and almost every Hollywood giant has a theme park


    For example, Disney has the famous Disneyland, Warner Brothers has Warner World, and Universal Pictures has the famous Universal Studios.


    Ryan also has this plan.


    Sofia Coppola''s heart moved, and she suddenly thought of Frank Marcasso''s plan to acquire Universal Studios at the Orion Films high-level meeting some time ago.


    This is not the original development plan of Orion Pictures, but the previous acquisition plan of MGM.


    "Are you going to agree to Frank''s proposal!" Sofia Coppola leaned closer to Ryan''s ear, deliberately lowering her voice.


    "You can try to get in touch." Ryan didn''t have much expectation for the plan to acquire Universal Studios.


    Even though the U.S. tourism industry has been hit hard at the moment, it is not easy to buy Universal Studios.


    Moreover, Orion Pictures owns MGM''s copyright library, as well as Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures, Blue Sky Studios, and Orion Pictures'' own copyright library. Themed amusement park.


    "What''s more, our theme is the superheroes of Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios." He said the most critical point.


    The theme of Universal Studios is not the superheroes owned by Marvel Comics and Marvel Pictures. Even if it is bought, Orion Pictures will not continue to expand, but instead build a superhero-based complex. Marvel Studios.


    Of course, buying Universal Studios also has many advantages.


    Theme parks are not for making movies, and for Orion Pictures, it is an unfamiliar industry.


    There is no experience in construction and operation, nor a mature management team, everything needs to be started from scratch.


    For example, the Disneyland built by Disney on the other side of the Pacific Ocean in the previous life can make a profit in the first year of operation, but Orion Pictures absolutely has no such possibility.


    This is the gap between experience and operational management.


    Kevin Fitch, Toby Maguire, and James Franco who listened to the conversation between the two were at a loss.


    However, they knew it must be an important project for Orion Pictures.


    "You want to start on the other side of the Pacific Ocean first," Sofia Coppola asked.


    "I have this plan." Ryan nodded and admitted, "There is a market of 1.3 billion people here, which is several times larger than North America."


    "Also Frank''s side will be going on at the same time."


    Whether it is investment in theme hotels, restaurants, amusement parks, or other tourism projectsOrion Films will focus on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and will not invest in large-scale markets in North America and Europe for the time being.


    At most, invest a little more in the United States.


    After all, due to the impact of the September 11 incident, many industries in the United States are facing a huge crisis, and Orion Pictures can easily buy the bottom.


    As for Europe, we can wait until the 2008 financial crisis.


    After talking about it for a while, Ryan continued to revise the script of the pirate-themed movie. In the future, Marvel Studios can build a pirate-themed park like Disney in the previous life.


    It took about 12 hours for the plane to fly from the United States to the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and stopped in Xiangjiang halfway.


    Take the two things stored by Ryan on the plane, then take off again and land at Magic City International Airport.


    However, when going through the airport security check, the crew encountered a small trouble.


    It made Ryan somewhat dumbfounded.

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    Crowds were everywhere at the departure gate of Magic City International Airport. Many movie fans held posters and slogans with the name of "Spider-Man" written in both Chinese and English.


    In addition to movie fans, there are also a large number of media reporters and security personnel.


    In addition, many tourists who came and went couldn''t help being stunned when they saw the name of "Spider-Man" and the huge promotional poster.


    Many of the tourists from foreign countries couldn''t help but stop.


    Not long after, Ryan''s crew followed the reception staff and walked towards the exit.


    Along the way, Natalie Portman, Tobey Maguire, James Franco and others looked around very curiously.


    In contrast, Ryan looked much calmer.


    He is very familiar with the city in front of him.


    "Aren''t you curious if you''re stumped!"


    "This is a city that belongs to the mysterious eastern world." Looking at Ryan with a calm face, Natalie Portman couldn''t help asking.


    For Hollywood, Magic City is a completely strange world, a world that is almost closed to Hollywood.


    Since the 1980s, Hollywood has continuously captured the film markets of one country after another, but has never really opened the door to the market across the Pacific.


    "Put away your curiosity, Magic City is also an international metropolis, no different from Los Angeles."


    "And remember not to answer the reporter''s questions casually for a while." Ryan instructed.


    In fact, on the plane just now, he had specifically instructed not to answer any questions about politics or topics involving race.


    Don''t make any jokes.


    Hearing this, Natalie Portman curled her lips, lowered her head and pushed the suitcase, and followed the crew into the exit.


    As soon as she walked out, Natalie Portman was somewhat surprised by the scene in front of her.


    In front of the exit, there were at least a hundred movie fans gathered, and some even held her promotional poster.


    While Natalie Portman was surprised, she was inevitably a little excited, and subconsciously glanced at Ryan. This was the market he had been longing for.


    "Spider-Man! Spider-Man! Spider-Man..."


    "Natalie-Portman! Natalie-Portman! Natalie-Portman..."


    "Ryan-Gosling! Ryan-Gosling! Ryan-Gosling..."


    Both Ryan and Natalie Portman are well-known here, while Toby Maguire and James Franco are far behind.


    But for the role played by Tobey Maguire, Spider-Man is quite famous.


    The next moment, a large number of fans came over to sign autographs and take photos.


    In this regard, a group of several cast members cooperated very well, including Kevin Feige, who took photos with several enthusiastic fans.


    Although those movie fans probably don''t know who he is at all.


    Well, the reputation of Kevin Fitch in his previous life was not much worse than that of big-name Hollywood stars.


    After satisfying the autographed photo of the fans, a media reporter came over and asked loudly, "Mr. Gosling, can I ask you a few questions?"


    Ryan communicated with the receptionist for a while and asked for the other party''s consent before he nodded and said, "Of course."


    "Mr. Gosling."


    The reporter raised the tape recorder excitedly and asked, "Apart from promoting the new film "Spider-Man", do you have any other commercial investments during this trip?"


    Compared with "Spiderman", many non-entertainment reporters are more concerned about commercial investment.


    "First of all, Orion Films has invested in many industries on the other side of the Pacific Ocean."


    Ryan smiled and continued: "Also, apart from the "Spider-Man" publicity plan, Orion Films plans to build a themed movie theater in Asia."


    "It''s going to be a big park featuring Marvel and Marvel Studios superheroes."


    At this time another reporter asked: "Can I ask about the specific investment scale?"


    Ryan didn''t even think about it, and said, "It depends on the specific investment situation."


    "However, it is initially estimated that it can receive at least 50,000 tourists per day."


    This is already a very conservative figure. During the peak period of tourists received by the Disney amusement park in the previous life, it could reach 70,000 people a day, or even more than 100,000 people.


    "Wow..." Someone exclaimed in a low voice, "Isn''t it bigger than Disneyland in Tokyo, Japan!"


    Tokyo Disneyland, Japan was built in 1982. It is located in Maihama, Urayasu City, Chiba County, east of Tokyo, Japan. It was jointly built by Disney Company and Japan Azusa Design Company. It is known as the No. 1 theme amusement park in Asia.


    However, the theme studio mentioned by Ryan has more than double the number of daily receptions than Tokyo Disneyland. Converted to an investment scale, it needs at least billions of dollars.


    Seeing the astonishment of the media reporters, Ryan was very satisfied. This is what he wanted.


    Next, Ryan did not continue to answer questions, but under the **** of the airport security personnel, the crew left the airport, entered the car that had been prepared earlier, and arrived at the Ruijin Hotel where they stayed.


    This hotel is composed of four old villas with different styles, and each old villa has spacious and bright senior bedrooms, banquet halls and meeting rooms.


    There is also a large garden covering an area of ??about seven hectares, with small bridges and flowing water, singing birds and fragrant flowers, big trees in the sky, little angel marble fountains;


    The hotel is full of green grass all the year round, planted with precious flowers and towering ancient trees, it is like spring all the year round, and the scenery is pleasant


    ��British classic architectural style!��


    Looking at the Ruijin Hotel in front of her, Sofia Coppola looked very surprised.


    Unexpectedly, on the far side of the Pacific Ocean, there is still a hotel full of British classical architectural style, which is incredible.


    "In a while, you will be even more surprised." Ryan smiled.


    This is the hotel he specially asked the overseas branch to book.


    After a while, the crew came to the Taiyuan villa inside.


    "This villa is called City of Dreams, and its first owner was an English lady."


    "However, its architectural style is biased towards the French style." The hotel receptionist said briefly.


    "It seems to have suddenly come to the French Renaissance." Natalie Portman blinked her eyes. The double-sloped roof and French-style windows in front of her are all typical French architectural styles.


    Under the introduction of the reception staff, everyone walked into the villa.


    "Hello, Mr. Gosling."


    In the living room, a middle-aged man in a suit spoke very fluent English, "I am Tian Yu-Wang."


    "Hello, Mr. Wang." Ryan shook his hand with a very polite tone.


    This time he came here not only to promote the release of "Spider-Man", but also to test the tone of investing in the construction of a Marvel-themed studio.


    This is his main purpose.


    At the same time, it is also building the brand awareness of Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures.


    In the future, Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures will become a familiar brand like Disney in the past.


    Then again, he is now crossing the river completely following the route of Disney in his previous life.


    Tian Yu-Wang said a few polite words, directly entered the topic, and said, "Mr. Gosling, you can rest for a few days and experience the local customs here."


    "Of course, if you agree, you can also accept the invitation of the talk show."


    "also��"


    He hesitated a little, and said, "We very much welcome Orion Films to invest in China."


    "Magic City has a very ideal location and preferential policies."


    Ryan said very solemnly: "I myself and Orion Films are also very happy to deepen cooperation with you."


    Hearing this, Tian Yu-Wang couldn''t help laughing, there are many things that don''t need to be explained too clearly.


    "That''s always been our development philosophy."


    These words are not only a request from China Film Group, but also a request from the top management of the Magic City government.


    Facing a project with an investment of billions of dollars, even the largest theme park in Asia, it is difficult not to attract attention.


    After not staying for long, Tian Yu-Wang left quickly. He was only a representative of China Film Group, and other specialists would be in charge of commercial investment.


    When he came to the room, Ryan took a shower to get some sleep. He woke up after five o''clock in the afternoon, and went out to taste authentic Chinese food with everyone.


    However, Ryan is not very interested in Modu cuisine.


    He has a strong taste and prefers Sichuan or Hunan cuisine.


    Next, the premiere of "Spider-Man" is still a few days away.


    Right now is the busiest time of the year. In addition to the promotional activities arranged by China Film and Orion Films, Ryan took Natalie-Portman and Sofia-Coppola for a walk and experienced it thoroughly. The breath of spring.


    During this period, Ryan contacted many people, including high-level officials of the Magic City government and some people in the entertainment industry.


    Generally speaking, the political atmosphere in the magic city is very light, but the commercial atmosphere is strong, which is very in line with Ryan''s investment plan.


    This year, the other side of the Pacific Ocean will formally join the World Trade Organization, and the policy on investment of overseas funds will be relaxed a lot.


    The only thing that worries him is that Disney is also in contact with the higher-ups of Magic City,


    In the previous life, the two sides negotiated for ten years, and it was not until the end of 2009 that the Magic City Disneyland project was approved by the relevant state departmentsOn April 8th, the Disneyland project officially started construction.


    The time span is frighteningly long.


    However, according to Ryan''s plan, it is best to approve the project as soon as possible, otherwise the longer it takes, it will not only increase the investment and construction costs.


    Moreover, as time goes by, the foreign exchange reserves on the other side of the Pacific Ocean continue to increase, and Orion Pictures will have less and less initiative.


    For this reason, he can make concessions on some details.


    At the same time, it can squeeze out the Disneyland project proposed by Disney.


    In the short term, it is impossible for Magic City to build two large-scale theme park projects at the same time.


    Of course, catching up is not buying and selling, and necessary negotiating means are still needed.


    Not to mention billions of dollars of investment involved.

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    The day before the Spring Festival, Ryan accepted an invitation from a CCTV talk show.


    However, many topics are negotiated in advance.


    On this point, there is nothing to worry about.


    There was still a while before the interview began, and the studio was already full of people, most of whom were student representatives from Magic City University of the Arts, and many of them were holding posters of films in their hands.


    In recent years, many films of Orion Films have been imported across the Pacific Ocean, and the ubiquitous pirated DVD discs have made many people know about Orion Films.


    Especially in the past two years, Orion Films first fully bought MGM, one of the seven old Hollywood film companies, and produced "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone", "Spider-Man" and "Harry-Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" have sold well at the global box office, occupying the global box office rankings one after another.


    Maybe Ryan himself didn''t realize that the influence of Orion Films on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is definitely not inferior to Disney.


    Of course, in the eyes of many academics, Orion Films is full of copper stink.


    Not long after, accompanied by a very beautiful female host, Ryan walked into the studio and sat down very casually.


    "Mr. Ryan Gosling is not only a famous Hollywood director, he is also the owner of Orion Films, a large Hollywood film company with global distribution channels, which owns MGM, Marvel Pictures, Marvel Comics, Blue Sky Studio and other sub-brands."


    "Among them, MGM was once one of the seven major Hollywood film companies, with the world''s largest film library, and Marvel Studios is the production company of "Spider-Man" with a global box office of more than 900 million US dollars.


    Marvel Comics is one of the two major comic companies in North America, and Blue Sky Studios is one of the three major animation studios in Hollywood. It has produced..."


    The beautiful hostess gave a general introduction, her eyes fell on Ryan, and she couldn''t help but secretly marvel, just the sub-brand company under it is enough to surprise people.


    "Mr. Gosling, how did you feel when you came to the Magic City for the first time!" She had communicated with Ryan backstage, trying not to involve sensitive issues related to politics.


    "It''s a very welcoming city."


    Ryan still said in English: "My colleague, she plans to stay here for a while to learn traditional oriental culture."


    "Is it Miss Natalie-Portman!" The hostess deliberately mentioned Natalie-Portman.


    "Yes." Ryan spread his hands and said, "She is a Jewish person, and this is her second hometown."


    Many people in the audience were taken aback for a moment. A Hollywood actress regards Magic City as her second hometown?


    The hostess was very understanding and explained the relationship between the magic city and the Jewish race.


    This makes people suddenly realize, no wonder it is a second hometown.


    Helped Natalie-Portman sell the character design, and quickly returned to the topic.


    "I heard that Orion Films intends to invest in building a themed cinema in a major city in Asia!" the hostess asked a very concerned question.


    "That''s right."


    Ryan admitted it frankly, and said: "The business scope of any large Hollywood film company will not be limited to the production and distribution business, but will gradually expand to the entire entertainment link, including theme studios. one."


    "As we all know, Disney owns the world-famous Disneyland, Universal Pictures owns many Universal Studios, and Warner Bros. also owns the Warner World theme park."


    "Although Orion Films is a latecomer, it also needs to build its own theme cinema."


    Speaking of this, Ryan deliberately paused, and continued to speak: "Orion Films owns the world''s largest film library, Marvel Comics, one of the two major comic companies in North America, and Blue Sky Studios."


    "And the copyrights of a group of characters that everyone is very familiar with, such as Tom and Jerry, Spike, Spiderman, Scratt, etc."


    Most of the character copyrights owned by Orion Pictures, except those belonging to Marvel Comics, are from MGM, such as "Tarzan of the Apes", "Tom and Jerry", "Pink Panther" and so on.


    "Can you introduce it in detail!" The hostess also showed a look of surprise. It was the first time she heard that the famous "Tom and Jerry" belonged to MGM.


    Now, referring to the planning and scale of Disneyland in his previous life, Ryan briefly introduced, "The initial investment scale of Orion Films will reach 5 billion US dollars, and it may continue to expand in the future."


    Compared with Disney''s investment scale of US$5.5 billion in the previous life, it is slightly smaller.


    But don''t forget to float through the inflation and dollar conversion ratio.


    At present, 1 US dollar can be exchanged for about 8.2 yuan, and the investment of 5 billion US dollars is probably more than 40 billion US dollars.


    For a moment, there was a burst of exclamation from the audience.


    "Five billion dollars?"


    "How much is converted into our currency!"


    "At least say 40 billion or more."


    "Fuck, foreign devils are really rich."


    The hostess was also a little dumbfounded. Before she came, she deliberately read the statistics of overseas capital investment in the whole country last year. The total investment amount of all 22,347 projects was only 71.1 billion US dollars.


    At present, the investment in one project of Orion Films alone is as high as 5 billion US dollars, which is close to one fourteenth of the total investment of foreign funds in the country last year.


    Not to mention the magic city, but domestic cities such as Beijing, Pengcheng, Xiangjiang, and Taipei, as well as major cities in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, etc., I am afraid that they will come to you during this period.


    You know, just a few years after the Asian financial crisis, there is a lack of investment everywhere.


    Including across the Pacific Ocean.


    She suddenly understood a little bit, no wonder Taili would agree to come to the magic city for an interview, and it was a green light all the way.


    The above also hope to keep the investment project of Orion Films.


    This year marks a turning point for the other side of the Pacific Ocean, which joined the WTO in 2001 and officially entered into force on December 11, 2001.


    This is a double-edged sword, which brings a huge market to the domestic market. At the same time, it is easier for foreign companies to enter the domestic market.


    Many people are pessimistic about this.


    If Mocheng gets a $5 billion investment project as soon as the agreement takes effect, it will be no less than launching a satellite, and it can even play an exciting role.


    The Internet is going crazyMany people left messages, "I hope it''s not a verbal check, but a real plan to invest."


    "Yes, yes."


    Many people have such worries, "I''m afraid it''s just a promotional slogan for the release of the "Spider-Man" movie."


    However, there are also netizens with great powers, "It is said that Orion Films has already started contacting the Mocheng government, and intends to deepen the cooperation between the two parties."


    "A few days ago, there were reports from the American media that Orion Pictures intends to buy Universal Studios and invest 5 billion US dollars to build Asia''s largest themed movie theater. This is not a casual talk."


    Of course, Ryan didn''t just talk about it casually, but hoped that the plans of the Avengers could echo each other. On the eve of the release of "Iron Man", Marvel Studios could officially open the park.


    Even, loss-making operations in previous years are acceptable.


    When Orion Pictures and Marvel Pictures complete the assembly of the Avengers on the screen and the first "Avengers" is released, it will be difficult for Marvel Studios to lose money.

 Chapter 463： buy box office

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    Ryan briefly introduced the investment scale and planning blueprint of the entire project.


    The hostess did not continue to ask, but quickly changed the subject.


    The duration of the entire talk show is not very long, and it is impossible to focus on only one topic.


    Although many people are very concerned about this topic.


    "Mr. Gosling!"


    "As a famous Hollywood director and owner of a film company, do you have any suggestions for the development of Chinese-language films!" the hostess asked an expected topic.


    Since the 1990s, Chinese-language films have declined as a whole, and even the Hong Kong films, which were at their peak, have changed drastically.


    Compared with the 1970s and 1980s, the difference is not a little bit.


    In the past, Chinese-language films continued to conquer the film markets of Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, and Europe.


    Now it''s time for Hollywood to take over the box office on the other side of the Pacific.


    The most worrying thing is that in recent years, Japanese and Korean commercial films have gradually increased, faintly catching up with Chinese-language films.


    "Whether it''s a Chinese film or a Hollywood film, you have to be clear first."


    "That is to have a huge box office market to rely on."


    Ryan glanced at the audience, "Take Hollywood as an example. It is precisely because of the support of the North American film market that Hollywood film companies dare to keep trying to make big-budget films."


    "Do you think Chinese films should focus on the domestic market right now?" The hostess showed a look of surprise. In the past, domestic experts and scholars all developed abroad.


    "Yes." Ryan nodded and said, "Films from any country rely first on the local box office market, and relying too much on the overseas box office market will only bring disaster."


    Many people don''t agree with Ryan''s point of view, after all, the current box office market capacity on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is pitifully small.


    But someone below thought of the decline of Xiangjiang Films, and couldn''t help but subconsciously nodded.


    The main reason for the decline of Xiangjiang movies is because of the loss of the box office market in Wanwan and Nanyang, and relying solely on the local box office market of Xiangjiang cannot support it at all.


    Plus, the box office market on the other side of the Pacific was immature, causing a massive brain drain that eventually turned into a slump.


    "Then what about the overseas box office market!" The hostess continued to ask immediately.


    Overseas box office market!


    Ryan smiled and did not answer directly, but asked rhetorically: "The overseas box office market you mentioned is North America? Or Europe!"


    "Or other box office markets!"


    "I think many people will directly think of the box office markets in North America and Europe." He added without saying a word.


    The hostess said very cooperatively: "It seems that Mr. Gosling knows Chinese movies very well."


    Ryan shrugged and said, "Orion Films releases several Chinese-language films every year."


    "It''s just that the vast majority of Chinese-language films will not be released on a large scale in North America and Europe."


    "Can you tell me why!" The hostess was somewhat puzzled.


    The audience was even more puzzled.


    Since Orion Films releases several Chinese-language films every year, they are not on the large scale of the major box office markets in North America and Europe.


    It seems very contradictory.


    "Not every film is suitable for mass distribution around the world."


    "The box office market for Chinese-language films is mainly concentrated in Southeast Asian countries such as Southeast Asia, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand, as well as the Chinatowns in European and American countries."


    Ryan didn''t hold back, and said very directly: "So instead of focusing on the North American and European box office markets, it''s better to just focus on the Southeast Asian market."


    "Moreover, compared to the North American box office market, the European box office market is more inclusive."


    To put it bluntly, the main overseas box office markets for Chinese-language films are Southeast Asian countries, followed by Europe, followed by North America, Latin America, and so on.


    The North American film market is very exclusive. Not to mention Chinese films, even European films have little room for survival.


    The hostess couldn''t help admiring. As an entertainment host, she very much agrees with Ryan''s point of view.


    However, she is very clear that many domestic film companies do not pay much attention to the box office market in Southeast Asian countries.


    In addition, domestic film companies have almost no overseas distribution channels, and often sell overseas copyrights of films.


    This is very different from Hollywood.


    Ryan continued: "The biggest difference between Hollywood and Chinese-language movies is that the box office revenue of a Hollywood movie only accounts for 30% of the total revenue, while the box-office revenue of Chinese-language movies is 100%. Over eighty percent."


    "I can give a simple example, the production cost of "Spider-Man" is 1.4 billion US dollars, and the film promotion budget is 75 million US dollars."


    "However, you can guess how much income Orion Pictures can bring just for the copyright of the TV adaptation of "Spider-Man"!"


    All the people below listened intently, and even couldn''t help but guess.


    Before the hostess could speak, Ryan said again, "It''s $61.2 million."


    "In addition, there are about 1.3 billion US dollars in peripheral merchandise sales, and tens of millions of dollars in royalties from copyright licensing, etc."


    "I can say very clearly that Orion Films can recover production costs only from the income brought by the above items, and the main income of "Spider-Man" is DVD discs, North American box office, and overseas box office."


    Many Hollywood movies rely on DVD discs to make profits, even higher than the box office.


    There was another exclamation from the audience.


    "US$61.2 million? It''s just the income from the copyright of the film and television adaptation."


    "I''ll go. No wonder the foreign devils are so rich. The copyright of a movie adaptation was sold for 61.2 million US dollars."


    "The main profit of Hollywood movies is actually DVD discs!"


    "Damn it, I really want to go back and smash those bootleg DVDs."


    However, many people shook their heads secretly. This is where Hollywood has an advantage, and Chinese-language movies cannot be compared at all.


    Even in Ryan''s previous life, the issue of piracy still cannot be completely changed.


    After the whole interview, almost Ryan talked about it alone.


    During this period, no topics related to political race were involved.


    With the interview over, Ryan walked into the lounge for a while before returning to the hotel.


    Along the way, Daniel Green looked very nervous, as if he was facing an enemy.


    Daniel Green has not let down his vigilance these days, and he even proposed to carry the necessary self-defense weapons.


    In this regard, Ryan did not explain too much, but refused to carry self-defense weapons.


    There is no need for self-defense weapons in the magic city, let alone safety.


    The law and order environment in the Magic City can completely crush Los Angeles.


    "Sophia!"


    In the evening, I just had dinner at the hotel and went back to the hotel room.


    Ryan said with a very serious expression: "I don''t care what other films do, but any large-scale commercial film produced by Orion Films must not do this."


    Sofia Coppola didn''t say much immediately picked up the phone and called the person in charge of the branch on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Ryan can agree to any kind of publicity and marketing, even gossip hype.


    But similar to many big-selling Chinese-language movies, it is absolutely forbidden to sell them by buying a lot of box office on the eve of the movie''s release.


    In fact, whether it is the box office market across the Pacific Ocean or the North American box office market, it is not uncommon for film crews or distribution companies to secretly buy box office.


    However, the North American box office market is very cautious, while the box office market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is an open unspoken rule.


    The problem is, "Spider-Man", as a foreign film, is not suitable for this.


    If it is exposed by the media, it will affect the brand image of Orion Films.


    What''s more, the purpose of Ryan''s coming here in person was not for the box office of "Spider-Man", but for the Marvel Studios project.

 Chapter 464： star-studded

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    On the afternoon of Monday, February 11th, on New Year''s Eve, there was a huge crowd of people in front of the Magic City Grand Theater. Countless movie fans and media reporters gathered since the afternoon.


    The lively scene is full of the atmosphere of the Spring Festival.


    Upcoming is the premiere of Spider-Man.


    "Cage, I didn''t expect you to come over."


    On the Bentley driving to the premiere, Ryan looked at Nicolas Cage sitting across from him and joked, "Cage, you''re going to steal all the limelight."


    Don''t look at "Spider-Man" with a global box office of more than 900 million US dollars.


    But in terms of popularity on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, they absolutely defeated Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise.


    Hearing this, Nicholas Cage shrugged, glanced at Ryan, and said, "If I don''t come over, I''m afraid Sophia will kill me."


    "What''s more, you can see related news in Los Angeles about your investment projects here."


    Speaking of this, he gave Ryan a thumbs-up, "The theme studio project worth up to 5 billion US dollars forced Disney to hold an emergency high-level meeting overnight."


    In the past, Disney was the only Hollywood film company that intended to invest on a large scale, so it is natural to talk slowly.


    However, the arrival of Ryan and Orion Pictures made Disney feel a little crisis.


    It''s just that, right now, let Disney allocate 5 billion US dollars in batches to build a large Disney amusement park in Magic City.


    It is impossible to have any results in a short period of time.


    "The other side of the Pacific has just officially joined the WTO, and now is the best time to invest." Ryan said very straightforwardly.


    In ten or eight years, once the other side of the Pacific Ocean becomes the world''s second largest economy, it will definitely not be as easy as it is now to get any good preferential policies.


    "Anyway."


    Nicholas Cage said with admiration: "This is the first time that Hollywood has held such a large-scale premiere here."


    Even the premiere of "Titanic" a few years ago was much smaller.


    At first glance, I thought it was in Los Angeles or New York, not a city on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    The scale of the premiere of Magic City is a bit smaller than the North American premiere of the film.


    Including Mocheng TV Station, China Central Television and many other TV stations reported on the spot.


    Many media reporters in the interview area communicated in low voices in private.


    "How about it, did the above say what happened to the report today!" Someone asked while fiddling with the camera.


    Another media reporter with glasses came over and said in a low voice: "When you were not there just now, China Film and the Magic City government have issued a notice that you are not allowed to mention any sensitive topics, and you must focus on positive reports, such as Emphasize the investment projects of Ryan Gosling and Orion Films in China."


    "It seems that the magic city government and Orion Films have been talking well these few days." A somewhat chubby media reporter said: "After all, it is an investment of up to 5 billion U.S. dollars, and we must follow the tune."


    The first media reporter curled his lips and said, "I''m afraid that there will be no time to rejoice."


    "You don''t understand." The media reporter wearing glasses said mysteriously: "I have specially investigated the promotional route of the "Spider-Man" crew, that Mr. Ryan Gosling, except for North America, our place It is the only overseas premiere attended in person.��


    "If you don''t really intend to invest, why should you come here in person?"


    Several people nodded silently.


    At ten o''clock in the evening, the red carpet of "Spider-Man" officially began.


    What excited fans and media reporters on both sides was that the first to come was not the crew of "Spider-Man", but well-known Hollywood actors.


    Among them are Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Leonardo DiCaprio and others who came from the United States.


    And the main members of the crew of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", the main members of the crew of "Tomb Raider 2", the main members of the crew of "X-Men 2", the main members of the crew of "Harry-Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", etc.


    Not only did it surprise all the media reporters and movie fans, but even China Film Group, the organizer of the premiere, was secretly surprised.


    Even, for the first time, he realized the influence of Orion Films in Hollywood.


    It is definitely not something to be tolerated in the magic city to witness a big Hollywood star. Some Hollywood crews have no plans to come to promote it.


    Ryan did not choose to walk the red carpet with Nicolas Cage, but walked into the theater hall very low-key.


    "Ryan, here!"


    Seeing Ryan, Nancy Utley yelled, and then walked over, "Arnold, I hope Orion Pictures can consider keeping the Marvel Studios project in Los Angeles."


    "You know, he''s running around getting votes."


    The matter of Arnold Schwarzenegger''s running for the governor of California has long been heated up in Hollywood and California.


    In fact, some time before coming to the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Arnold Schwarzenegger met with Ryan to seek the support of Orion Pictures.


    In this regard, Ryan will naturally not refuse.


    Of course, as for keeping the Marvel Studios project in Los Angeles, it is a bit redundant.


    Now that the tourism industry in North America has been hit hard, investing at this time is simply looking for death, and it is estimated that after the completion of the construction of Marvel Pictures, it will soon encounter the financial crisis in 2008, almost one step at a time.


    "I''ll tell him."


    Ryan lowered his voice and reminded: "Our original investment plan remains unchanged, and it is best to speed up the progress as much as possible."


    Arnold-Schwarzenegger was not the first to come to his door. At the end of the talk show, the executives of Sony Pictures made a phone call, wanting to jointly invest in the construction of Marvel Pictures with Orion Pictures. The only requirement , hoping to place the project inspection site in Japan.


    "Actually, if it weren''t for Tokyo having Disneyland, it would be a good choice." Nancy Utley felt a little regretful.


    The geographic location, population, and GDP of Tokyo, Japan, are all above the magic city.


    However, there are several Daxing Parks in Tokyo, and just one Disneyland diverts a large number of tourists.


    Magic City does not have a large-scale theme park in the true sense is a blank in the market, and Orion Pictures can easily seize the market.


    Regarding this, Ryan just smiled. Twenty years ago, he might have chosen Tokyo, Japan instead of the Magic City.


    But now is not twenty years ago.


    What''s more, the main tourists of Disneyland in the Magic City in the previous life were not the locals of the Magic City, but a steady stream of tourists from other provinces.


    With the appearance of Hollywood stars, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and domestic stars, several main actors of the "Spider-Man" crew appeared as the finale.


    However, Toby Maguire and Natalie Portman are obviously less.


    Although Natalie Portman is very beautiful, and has starred in two Daxing commercial films that sold well at the global box office, but her popularity is average, Scarlett Johansson is similar to her situation.


    After all, Natalie Portman is not the goddess of literature and art in her previous life, and Scarlett Johansson is also not the black widow who makes people want to drink bath water.

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 Chapter 465： mature market

    After the red carpet, Ryan and a group of crew members came to the stage and interacted with the audience for a while. The atmosphere was very enthusiastic.


    During the period, there were big-name stars from Hollywood interspersed, and they even showed off their fluent Chinese.


    Ryan didn''t return to his seat until the interactive session ended and "Spider-Man" was about to start playing on the screen.


    "The atmosphere at the premiere was great."


    Natalie Portman, who also just sat down, looked at the atmosphere in front of her, as if she had returned to North America.


    "Unexpectedly, the movie fans here are crazier than in European countries." Her tone was very surprised.


    No one would have thought that in a country that has been closed to Hollywood for a long time, movie fans would be so enthusiastic about every Hollywood star.


    Ryan turned sideways and lowered his voice and said, "This is a very mature film market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean."


    "Very mature!" Natalie Portman was stunned for a moment, and then said in puzzlement, "I remember "Pearl Harbor" which was released last year. It seems that this film only had a box office of more than 10 million US dollars."


    "It was the only movie with a box office of more than 10 million US dollars last year. Such a market should not be considered mature."


    In a country with a population of more than one billion, the total box office of the entire film market is only a little over US$100 million every year. No matter how you look at it, it is not a mature box office market.


    Furthermore, a box office share ratio that is far below international standards must be added.


    Ryan was also very speechless about this, "Since the 1990s, the box office market here seems to have fallen into a low period, not even comparable to the 1970s and 1980s."


    "However, I believe that with the development of time and economy, the box office market here and the value brought by movie fans will become one of the most important movie box office markets in the world."


    In 1979, the domestic film box office market on the other side of the Pacific once reached its peak.


    In that year, the number of movie viewers nationwide reached 29.3 billion, and about 70 million people watched movies every day. On average, each person watched 28 movies throughout the year, which could almost surpass the North American box office market.


    (Above moviegoing attendance.)


    However, a number of Hollywood film companies have not caught up with the good times.


    Until the 1990s, the box office market across the Pacific continued to shrink.


    It was only in 1994 that the other side of the Pacific Ocean agreed to introduce the first batch of "10 blockbuster films" plan. On November 12 of the same year, the first blockbuster film "The End of the World" introduced by box office split distribution was released and won 25 million box office.


    This is also the first time that Hollywood studios have noticed the market across the Pacific.


    In the past, theater companies on the other side of the Pacific either bought out movies at a low price, or released them directly without copyright.


    It is a pity that at this time, the glorious period of the box office market on the other side of the Pacific has passed, plus various restrictions and piracy, etc.


    Years passed and Hollywood studios didn''t treat the other side of the Pacific as a major box office market either.


    However, Ryan is focused on the future, not the present.


    He remembered that in his previous life in 2017, the total box office on the other side of the Pacific increased to 55.911 billion, which was at least 8 billion U.S. dollars when converted into U.S. dollars.


    Among them, a total of 89 imported films were screened, with a total box office of 25.8 billion, including 40 films that were screened in the mainland. The films produced by the six major Hollywood film companies accounted for 32 films, with a total box office of 19.29 billion, accounting for 74%.


    The most amazing thing is that "Wolf Warrior 2" released that year earned 5.68 billion yuan at the box office, and the number of viewers reached 140 million.


    You must know that the population of the United States was only 320 million at that time, and the number of movie viewers of "Wolf Warrior 2" reached 140 million, and the global box office was as high as 870 million US dollars. This is definitely an extremely terrifying figure.


    Even in Hollywood, it is a very rare blockbuster movie.


    By 2018, the domestic box office market across the Pacific reached $9 billion.


    In the same year, the global box office market was only 41.1 billion US dollars, while the North American box office market continued to rank first in the world with 11.9 billion US dollars, and the box office market across the Pacific ranked second in the world with 9 billion US dollars.


    Therefore, Ryan has cultivated the market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean as the main box office market in the future from the very beginning.


    Looking at the "Spider-Man" shown on the screen, Tom Hanks subconsciously asked, "David, do you think the box office of this film can surpass the record set by "Titanic"!"


    So far, the box office record across the Pacific is still the 360 ??million set by "Titanic" that year.


    David Nuttle lowered his head and thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "It is unlikely, and even if it surpasses the box office record set by "Titanic", Orion Pictures will not bring much profit. Thirteenths of the box office share is too little."


    "Ryan Gosling and Orion Films'' plan is more like Disney, which values ??the future economic development here."


    The 13% box office share on the other side of the Pacific is relatively low, but it does not include taxes and publicity and distribution expenses, but pure profits.


    Also, despite the huge scale of the promotion of "Spider-Man", in fact it was almost paid by China Film Group, and Orion Pictures only provided some channel assistance.


    Tom Hanks nodded in agreement, "Otherwise, Ryan Gosling and Orion Films would not come up with an investment project of up to 5 billion US dollars."


    Speaking of this, Tom Hanks'' tone was full of surprise. A project with an investment of up to 5 billion US dollars is not only valued, it is as simple as that.


    Obviously, it is regarded as an important future box office market cultivation.


    The premiere of the film was not very long, and it was basically over before eight o''clock, and China Film and Orion Films did not hold a dinner party.


    Ryan went back to the hotel and got a copy of the statistics sent by the Orion Films branch.


    This is the data from a questionnaire survey conducted by a third-party survey company hired by the Orion Films branch to the audience at the premiere.


    At present, there is no professional research agency on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Regarding the market research of films, the Orion Films branch can only hire third-party research companies and some part-time college students.


    Ryan took a quick look, and found that they were all generally well received. Commercial popcorn films like "Spider-Man" are easily recognized by the audience.


    "As expected of a film with a global box office of more than 900 million US dollars, the scene of "Spider-Man" is simply exciting."


    "With great power comes great responsibility. I can''t believe that such a classic line actually appeared in a Hollywood movie."


    "Wow, I knew that the films produced by Orion Films would never disappoint, and it was very enjoyable to watch."


    Although the whole film is full of commercial atmosphere, almost all the premiere viewers think that "Spider-Man" is very enjoyable to watch.


    In fact, the audience on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is very mature. They have seen as many Hollywood blockbusters as North American audiences. It is not easy to resonate with them.


    However, the greater the charm and ability brought by "Spider-Man", the greater the responsibility of the character setting, has obviously been recognized by the audience.


    "What about the comments!"


    Sofia Coppola walked in with a fax, "How much box office is your estimate!"


    "The reviews are pretty good." Ryan put down the statistics in his hand and said, "As for the box office!"


    "It''s not easy to say."


    He also couldn''t predict the box office of "Spider-Man" here.


    There are too many external factors in the box office market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and it is difficult to say how much box office a film can make.


    For example, in the whole year of 2001, only one film "Pearl Harbor" had a box office of more than 100 million, while "Harry-Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" was the highest box office of the other films, with only 57 million box office.


    However, the global box office of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer''s Stone" completely beat "Pearl Harbor".


    So the box office of "Spider-Man" is difficult to predict.


    Of course, Ryan hopes that the box office of "Spider-Man" can exceed 100 million.


    This will be of great help to the investment that Orion Films will negotiate with Magic City in the future.


    "It''s really hard to say."


    Sofia Coppola seemed to think of something, shook her head, passed the fax in her hand to Ryan, and said, "The overseas box office data of "Spider-Man" just passed."


    "Australia $16.9 million, Brazil $17.4 million, France $32.9 million, Germany $30.7 million, Italy $20.8 million.


    $56.2 million in Japan, $31.2 million in Mexico, $16.98 million in South Korea, $23.7 million in Spain, $45.8 million in the United Kingdom����


    It can be seen from here that, apart from North America, the most popular country for "Spider-Man" is not in Europe or Latin America, but in Japan as far away as Asia.


    This is why Nancy-Utley regrets not investing in Tokyo. Marvel Comics and the superheroes under Marvel Studios have a great market in Japan.


    It''s just that Japan''s land area is small, the market competition is fierce, and the cost is high.


    If Orion Pictures intends to build Asia''s largest theme park project in Tokyo, the investment of US$5 billion is definitely not enough.


    Even, just the cost of land reclamation can make Orion Pictures vomit blood.


    In contrast, the land in the Demon City is cheap, there is no need for reclamation, the construction cost is low, the market is blank, and so on.


    Orion Films is completely free to choose a suitable construction site.


    The most important point is that the economic growth rate of Magic City has surprised many people in Orion Films.


    Ryan took it over and took a look, "Send it to China Film Group tomorrow, it can be used as one of the promotional selling points."


    "Also ask the crew to cooperate with China Film''s publicity plan."


    It is impossible for him to follow the crew''s propaganda all the time.


    Next, he will stay in Magic City for a few days before returning to Los Angeles.


    As for the Marvel Studios project!


    Right now it��s just an initial contact, Ryan needs a positive answer from the senior management of the Magic City government, the next step is after the spring Orion Films will form a large-scale negotiation team and formally come to China to discuss details Details and siting of construction.


    Try to submit the project application to the relevant department on the other side of the Pacific Ocean for approval before the end of the year. Before the end of 2003, the construction of the Marvel Studios project will start, and the first phase of construction will be completed before 2007, and the park will officially open.


    Of course, this is only an estimate, and the actual situation depends on the attitudes of the high-level governments of the Magic City and the other side of the Pacific Ocean, as well as the negotiations between the two parties.


    However, Ryan felt that it was not a big problem.


    After all, this is the largest investment project from Hollywood since the other side of the Pacific Ocean joined the World Trade Organization. It is a good thing for Magic City and the top government officials on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Even, the investment of Orion Films can play a big role.


    "Sophia."


    "Remember to have a car ready."


    Ryan plans to take the time to go to the location of Disney in his previous life to have a look.

 Chapter 466： Charlies Angels

    On Tuesday, February 12, "Spider-Man" officially opened in theaters across the Pacific Ocean.


    Although the number of movie theaters on the other side of the Pacific is far from comparable to that in North America, and it is still during the Spring Festival, the attendance rate of the film is very good.


    On the first day of the screening, the overall attendance rate reached about 50%, completely exceeding the expectations of Orion Pictures and China Film.


    Originally, as a foreign Hollywood film, the screening rate of "Spider-Man" must have some restrictions. The premiere only got a 35% screening rate, which was reached by China Film after many negotiations.


    However, on the first day of its release, "Spider-Man" still got 18.65 million box office.


    As a result, on the second day of its release, the filming rate of "Spider-Man" directly rose to more than 50%.


    The first-day box office results and film placement rate may not be considered a big deal in North America, but it is absolutely astounding on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.


    Even, with the box office trend of "Spider-Man", it is almost only a matter of time before the box office exceeds 100 million.


    I dare not say that it will eventually break the box office record set by "Titanic", but it is estimated that it will not be a big problem if it surpasses the box office record of "Pearl Harbor".


    In this era, it is not the quality of the film that restricts the box office of the film on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, but the size of the theater company.


    In many movie theaters in third- and fourth-tier cities and county-level cities, Orion Pictures and China Film basically cannot receive box office.


    However, with the increase in the promotion and marketing budget of "Spider-Man" and the increase in film scheduling rate, the single-day box office performance on Wednesday has risen a bit compared to Tuesday, with a single-day box office of 21.32 million.


    In just two days after its release, the accumulated box office across the Pacific reached 39.98 million.


    With super high box office results, a large-scale premiere, and an investment project of up to 5 billion US dollars, "Spider-Man" naturally attracted a lot of attention.


    The attention of the media has further increased the popularity of the film, and even many people who usually don''t watch movies, walked into the cinema this time with curiosity.


    At the same time, several leading actors of the crew were also split into two, and went to several important cities for publicity. It is expected that they will not be able to return to Los Angeles until early March.


    Ryan did not follow the crew to promote, but visited the suburbs of the magic city.


    To be precise, it mainly revolves around Dongchuan Sha Town.


    It is adjacent to Pudong International Airport, with convenient road transportation. It can attract overseas tourists in the future, and there are not many people who need to be relocated, and there is no need to reclaim the sea.


    It can be said that the geographical location is very superior.


    After staying in Dongchuan Sha Town for a few days, Ryan felt very satisfied, leaving Nancy Utley and others to continue the investigation, and he himself returned to the United States by private plane.


    Back in Los Angeles, Ryan temporarily put aside the affairs on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and turned to the preparations for the crew of "Charlie''s Angels",


    Due to the sudden 9/11 incident, the preparatory work of the crew of "Charlie''s Angels" has been greatly affected.


    Fortunately, the impact of the 9/11 incident has gradually faded, and Hollywood has returned to the right track.


    The only thing that has changed is probably the status of black actors, commonly known as "political correctness"


    "Sol!"


    "Change another set."


    In the studio, Ryan, together with Joseph McGinty-Nitcher, the director of "Charlie''s Angels", looked at Charlize Theron, Hilary Swank, and Maggie Li who were dressed in fashion and beauty.


    "How about these!" Saul, who was the film''s costume designer, quickly brought some very revealing outfits.


    One of the sets has only a few pieces of fabric, which can barely cover the important parts.


    Joseph-McGinty-Nitcher just glanced at it, then nodded and said, "You can try it."


    Watching Charlize Theron, Hilary Swank, and Maggie Li go to the dressing room to change, Ryan frowned slightly, "Cerf, don''t you think these outfits are too sexy!"


    "Too sexy!" Joseph-McGinty-Nitcher looked at Ryan very puzzled.


    This is his first time directing a film, and it is a commercial film with a lot of investment. In the past, Joseph-McGinty-Necher mainly shot commercials, song MVs, photo shoots and so on.


    So to him, the few outfits just now can be called **** at best, not too revealing.


    However, Ryan has a different opinion, and the reason for choosing him to direct is very simple.


    The original "Charlie''s Angels" was directed by Joseph McGinty-Necher.


    Ryan shrugged with a smile and said: "This is an action movie, you can show off your sexiness, but you can''t have too many **** and exposure scenes."


    "Don''t forget, we still have the next sequel film to shoot."


    The selling point of the original version of the first "Charlie''s Angels" is a fashion action movie that combines beauty, fashion, action, coolness, and sexiness, rather than a pornographic movie that relies on selling meat.


    Of course, in the original second part of "Charlie''s Angels", several heroines became very exposed.


    "Besides, being **** doesn''t necessarily mean being naked." Ryan said meaningfully.


    It doesn''t have to be a lot of leaks to be considered sexy.


    As long as the female characteristics of Charlize Theron, Hillary Swank, and Maggie Lee are brought out, such as charm and tall figure, it can also make people''s eyes shine.


    Big deal, you can stage all kinds of uniform temptations just like the original version.


    Joseph-McGinty-Nitcher thought for a while and said, "It seems that the crew needs to find a professional design team."


    "It''s just that, in this way, I''m afraid it will increase the cost of filming."


    "Cerf!" Ryan shook his head and said, "Not one, but at least three professional design teams."


    "Each of the three heroines in the film needs a professional design team."


    To put it bluntly, it is to tailor the costumes, shapes, actions, manners, etc. of each heroine according to the characteristics of the characters in the script.


    Make sure that the looks of the three heroines in the film can be eye-catching enough.


    "How about this set!" Charlize Theron first came back after changing a set of clothes, and walked around under the light.


    Ryan''s eyes fell on Charlize Theron''s almost snow-white bare back, and said, "It seems a bit like a Bond girl."


    Hearing the words Bond girl, Joseph-McGinty-Necher seemed to be slightly embarrassed.


    Bond girls are known for being beautiful and sexy.


    But the Bond girl is only the foil and vase in the 007 series of films, and Charlize-Theron is one of the three heroines in "Charlie''s Angels".


    The roles of the two are completely different.


    "Change another set."


    Ryan touched his chin and said, "Find a set of tights, preferably one that can accentuate your figure."


    "Also call Hillary-Swank, Li Meiqi also change."


    Charlize Theron didn''t say much, and walked towards the locker room again.


    After a while, Charlize Theron, Hilary Swank, and Maggie Li stood under the light again.


    Ryan took a closer look, and said, "The light is too soft, a little brighter."


    Hearing this, the lighting engineer immediately adjusted the brightness of the lights until Ryan was satisfied.


    At this time, Charlize Theron, Hilary Swank, and Maggie Li under the lights were all in tight clothes, long hair, curvy figure, and slender legs.


    Ryan asked them to pose one by one, and the temperament of the whole person gradually changed for a while, looking **** and fashionable.


    Ryan turned his head to the costume designer Saul and said, "The clothing should be more concise in shape, try to be simple and sexy, full of fashion."


    "And why wear flat shoes!"


    Charlize Theron and Maggie Li suddenly changed into a pair of flat shoes.


    "This way it looks more coordinated." Solby drew the heights of the three of them.


    Among the three, Charlize Theron is the tallest, followed by Li Meiqi, who is 1.7 meters tall. In contrast, Hilary Swank is slightly shorter, only 1.65 meters.


    "It doesn''t matter."


    Ryan nodded and said: "High heels can reflect the **** charm of women. In terms of height, you can adjust the shooting angle."


    When shooting, height is not a big problem, it is easy to solve.


    But high heels are essential.


    As for the scenes of fighting and chasing in high heels in the film, whether it is realistic is not a matter for the film company and the crew to consider, and no audience will care about this.


    Crew shooting needs to be considered from a commercial point of view, not a realistic point of view.


    As for the suggestion made by Ryan, Joseph McGinty-Nicher secretly remembered it, which was undoubtedly a good inspiration for him.


    In any case, this is the first time he has personally directed a film. In terms of experience, he cannot compare with Ryan.


    During the break, Greg Silver, head of production at Orion Pictures, walked in from the outside.


    "James-Huang, he called yesterday. He seems to intend to restart the shooting plan of the "Death Comes" series of films." Greg Silver deliberately lowered his voice.


    "You can promise him." Ryan was not surprised by this.


    The box office of "Pursuit of the Universe", which was released in early November last year, did not meet expectations. It only earned US$19.11 million in the first three days in the first weekend, and the cumulative box office in North America was only US$40.22 millionIt is even lower than the original version Quite a lot.


    The overseas box office is also not very good, only 28.78 million US dollars, and the global box office is 69 million US dollars.


    Such a global box office performance, compared to a low-cost R-rated film, is very good, even a big hit.


    But the budget of this film is very high, and the investment company obviously cannot reap the cost from the box office.


    Even counting the income from peripheral copyrights and DVD copyrights, it is estimated that it will be difficult to bring in profits.


    As the director and editor of the film, James Huang, it is estimated that he will not be invited by a large investment crew to direct in a short time.


    In desperation, James Huang could only plan to come back and continue filming the "Death Comes" series of films.


    "By the way, this is a script sent by Len Wiseman."


    Greg Silver suddenly took out a script and handed it to Ryan, saying, "A story about werewolves and vampires."

 Chapter 467： Werewolves and Vampires

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    "Lon Wiseman!"


    Ryan showed a strange look and said, "The script he wrote?"


    "Original script? Or adapted script!"


    He''s no stranger to Len-Wiseman, having even worked with Orion Films a few times.


    It''s just that Len Wiseman is not an editor, director, or producer, but an editor.


    He has edited commercial films such as "Independence Day", "Men in Black", "Godzilla", and participated in the editing of "Spider-Man".


    "Obviously, it''s an adaptation."


    Greg Silver continued: "Some time ago, Len Wiseman took a fancy to the adaptation rights of a novella, which was a novel "Monster Love" published by Nancy Collins in 1994."


    "It tells about the war between the two races of werewolves and vampires."


    Listening to Greg Silver''s introduction, Ryan took the script and skimmed through it, which gave him a very familiar feeling, as if he had seen this film in his previous life.


    Greg Silver went on to say: "The copyright price proposed by the original author of this novel is very high, and it also involves a White Wolf game company."


    "Len Wiseman can''t afford the expensive copyright fees, so he hopes to cooperate with Orion Films and direct the film himself."


    Hearing this, Ryan thought of a movie in a trance.


    Without any copyright, this film was directly put on the screen by the film company and the distribution company, and then it was undoubtedly brought to court by the author of the original work and the game company, and finally the two parties negotiated a solution in private.


    Needless to say, it must have paid a large amount of copyright fees.


    Although there is no shortage of borderline operations in Hollywood film companies, especially for foreign works, shooting without copyright, or even putting them on the screen, is nothing new.


    However, this is generally not done for works from European and American countries, otherwise 100% of them will be sued in court.


    Similar infringement incidents against an American author and American game company are very rare.


    In addition, the film in the previous life was very similar to the original novel and game, so the film production company had no choice but to settle.


    "Orion Films can come forward to buy the copyright of this novel adaptation and cooperate in filming." Ryan quickly made a decision.


    Even if it wasn''t the movie he remembered from his previous life, he still planned to buy it.


    Of course, if it is an original script, that is another matter.


    Orion Films receives a lot of original scripts every week, more than 99% of them are still there, and only a very small number of scripts that look full of creativity will choose to buy.


    Remember, just buy it, not prepare to shoot the film.


    Pay a few thousand dollars, buy it to fill the Orion Pictures script library, and keep eating the ashes.


    The only difference between the two is that the latter can earn several thousand dollars, and there is a certain chance that they will set up a project and prepare a crew in the future.


    As for just taking out a script, a film company will put it on the screen, which is impossible in Hollywood.


    Every Hollywood film company has an extremely strict approval process, and it is impossible to easily approve a creative script, unless it is a famous director or producer.


    It is no exaggeration to say that the more creative a script an ordinary editor is, the less likely it is for a Hollywood film company to easily set up a project and prepare a crew.


    On the contrary, some scripts that seem to have a bad storyline may be put on the screen by the film company.


    The plot of the story is old-fashioned, but it still appears in each film, which shows that the audience likes such a plot, as long as the investment cost is controlled, it may not be impossible to give it a try.


    For example, "Pretty Woman", starring Julia Roberts, is a cheesy story, and the plot of the whole film has almost nothing new.


    However, under the direction of Gary Marshall, the film became a cult classic, grossing $179 million in North America and $285 million overseas.


    In contrast, the content and plot of James Huang''s "Universe Pursuit" is absolutely eye-catching, and it can be said to be full of creativity.


    But such a creative film ended in a rush.


    "However, Len Wiseman has to prove he has what it takes to direct the film."


    "We must also control the budget of the film." Ryan specifically instructed.


    He was a little dissatisfied with Joseph-McGinty-Nitcher''s performance just now.


    Now that Len Wiseman is a new director, Ryan is somewhat worried.


    Fortunately, Hollywood crews are often not decided by the director. It is the producer who can really decide the style of the film. The director needs to shoot according to the producer''s requirements.


    Of course, if Len Wiseman''s performance is too bad, he will not hesitate to change a director.


    It was getting dark outside, Ryan invited everyone to have a sumptuous dinner together, and drove back to Neverland.


    On his first day back in Los Angeles, Ryan moved in from his mansion in Bel Air.


    "What do you think of Nicole''s impact on the Oscars in March!"


    Going to sit in front of the sofa in the living room, Charlize Theron was only wearing a transparent silk pajamas, and she had just taken a shower, and she could smell a good smell from a distance.


    "Oscar Best Actress!" Ryan thought for a while, and closed "Monster Love", which he bought at the bookstore on the way back.


    "Whether it is commercial or artistic, "Moulin Rouge" is a good film, and Nicole''s performance in the film is also very good."


    "Unfortunately, the timing of this film''s release is not good. If there were no 9/11 incidents, she would probably have won an Oscar statuette."


    Having said that, Ryan couldn''t help feeling very sorry for Nicole Kidman.


    This is bad luck.


    "Then who do you think will win the Best Actress statuette?" Charlize Theron asked curiously while looking at Ryan.


    "Halle-Berry." Ryan said a name that surprised her.


    "Why can''t it be Nicole or Sissy Spacek?" Charlize Theron froze for a moment, then asked.


    You know, Halle-Berry is not only a black actor, but the "Dance of the Deadman" starring her is only acceptable from an artistic perspective.


    Compared with "Moulin Rouge" starring Nicole Kidman and "Immortal Love" starring Sissy Spacek, it is obviously a bit worse.


    "It''s not about acting, it''s about politics and race."


    Ryan said very simply: "The high-level government needs the support of the black community. Halle-Berry happens to be a black actor, and it is a kind of political correctness to promote the status of black actors in Hollywood."


    Without the impact of the 9/11 incident, he estimated that Nicole Kidman might not have a chance to win this year''s Oscar for Best Actress.


    Although Sissy Spacek is a popular candidate for this year''s Oscar for Best Actress, she even won the Best Actress of the Year Award from the Los Angeles and New York Film Critics Association, the National Association of Film Critics, and the "Independent The 17th Independent Spirit Awards, also known as the Oscars.


    This is the Oscars of the independent film world.


    However, Sissy Spacek is already in her fifties and won an Oscar for Best Actress in 1981 for "The Miner''s Daughter".


    She won''t be shelling out big public relations dollars this time.


    So Nicole Kidman has a very high chance of winning the Best Actress Oscar.


    It''s a pity that she was unlucky. After the 9/11 incident, the US government needed black people. The Oscar jury must award the best actress statuette to a black actor.


    This is one thing that cannot be changed.


    Charlize Theron opened her mouth, and finally couldn''t help but whisper, "Damn politics."


    Of course, this is not racial discrimination. Don��t forget that she grew up in South Africa. As a national treasure of South Africa, she naturally does not discriminate against blacks and ethnic minorities.


    But it''s hard to like when it''s full of dirty politics.


    "So Jennifer Connelly gave up the nomination for Best Actress from the very beginning and focused her public relations on Best Supporting Actress?" Charlize Theron suddenly thought of one thing.


    The same is this year''s Oscar hit film "A Beautiful Mind" actress Jennifer - Connelly.


    It seems that instead of declaring the best actress award, she declared for the best supporting actress award and was successfully nominated. UU reading


    "That''s just one factor."


    Ryan moved his position, leaned close to Charlize-Theron, smelled the seductive fragrance from her body, and said: "She didn''t have many shots in "A Beautiful Mind", how much is the best actress declaration?" It''s a little bit reluctant, why not directly apply for the Best Supporting Actress award."


    As he spoke, Ryan couldn''t help but put his hands on Charlize Theron, and stroked it gently, feeling soft and smooth.


    Ignoring Ryan''s little gesture, Charlize Theron glanced at the novel and said, "New filming project!"


    "Probably." Ryan stroked for a while, then simply put his hand under Charlize-Theron''s pajamas, "If all goes well, we can probably prepare for the crew to shoot this year."


    The werewolf and vampire movie in his memory had a very small investment, and the box office could only be considered a living.


    However, if this film could continue to be filmed in the previous life, it must have made a lot of money.


    Otherwise, it would be impossible for the film studio to turn it into a series.


    "Okay, Charlie, we need to change the subject." Ryan couldn''t help but bowed his head and kissed, from the chin to the attractive red lips.


    Charlize Theron sticks out her dexterous and slippery tongue, and the two are entangled with each other.


    Soon there were gasps in the living room.


    Feeling the wonderful pleasure brought by Charlize-Theron, Ryan couldn''t help but think of the Dior real me commercial she shot in her previous life. Whether it is her appearance, figure, temperament, or her voice, it is simply perfect.


    No, it should be said to be a kind of enjoyment, both visual and spiritual.


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 Chapter 468： political correctness

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    The next morning, Los Angeles was hit by a rare snowstorm. Neverland was covered with a thin layer of white snowflakes, and the temperature became cold almost overnight.


    This is the first time snow has fallen in Los Angeles since January 1962, which is somewhat surprising.


    "Unexpectedly, it will snow in Los Angeles!"


    On a large and soft bed, Charlize Theron looked curiously at the snow scene outside, "I thought it only snowed in New York."


    New York belongs to the cold temperate zone and suffers from blizzards almost every winter, while Los Angeles is much better with almost no blizzards.


    "It''s also the first time I''ve seen snow in Los Angeles." Looking at the snow scene outside, Ryan didn''t think it was so strange.


    When he was in the capital in his previous life, it snowed every winter, so he was used to it.


    On the contrary, Charlize Theron, who grew up in South Africa, seemed very interested in the large snowflakes falling outside.


    After watching it for a while, Charlize Theron looked away, thinking about Oscar again, "You don''t plan to attend the Oscar ceremony!"


    Spider-Man was also nominated for an Oscar.


    Although it is only nominated for two technical awards.


    "Yes." Ryan didn''t want to make a trip in vain, so he was naturally not interested in attending any Oscars ceremony.


    "Although I am also a member of the Academy, but those conservatives have always disliked me, and "Spider-Man" is likely to come back empty-handed."


    He was a horror film director when he debuted, and then transformed into a commercial film guide, and even now he is still a commercial film director, it is difficult to get the favor of those old men.


    What''s more, the original "Spider-Man" did not win an Oscar statuette.


    Ryan estimates that "Spider-Man" will also have little to gain from this year''s Oscars.


    According to the trajectory of previous lives, this year''s Oscars ceremony will be full of political atmosphere.


    Impressively, a best actress statuette was awarded to Halle Berry, making her the first black actress to win an Oscar for Best Actress.


    At this point, each subsequent Oscar has become more and more political, which is almost ridiculous.


    An award known for its art, but being influenced by politics, I feel speechless when I think about it.


    It is a good thing for Ryan. If he tries to hit the Oscar in the future, it will reduce a lot of resistance.


    Of course, Ryan felt that it was difficult for him to conquer Oscar with business.


    However, James Cameron has completely conquered the Oscars with his "Titanic".


    There is also "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", which will be released in May. Peter Jackson will also conquer the Oscars with his trilogy.


    But Ryan still doesn''t think he can easily get an Oscar statuette, and he doesn''t need the aura brought by the Oscar statuette.


    After breakfast, Charlize-Theron drove to the production site and devoted herself to the rehearsal of the crew, while Ryan came to Orion Films to prepare for the overall relocation of various departments.


    Orion Pictures has bought a decent office building in North Hollywood, with 175,000 square feet of interior space.


    In the next month or so, while the overall building is being renovated, all departments of Orion Films will move there one by one.


    All relocation work needs to be completed before the arrival of the summer vacation in May at the latest.


    Since it is also located in North Hollywood, the relocation work is not so troublesome.


    The only headache is that the law and order environment in North Hollywood is somewhat unsatisfactory.


    North Hollywood has never been the area with the best law and order environment in Los Angeles. It is much worse than the law and order in areas such as Beverly Hills and Westwood.


    Fortunately, the new office building is located in the area south of North Hollywood, where the law and order environment is relatively better.


    In addition to the company''s department moving into the new office building, Ryan began to devote himself to the preparations for the crew of "Spider-Man 3". As long as Natalie-Portman and Toby-Maguire come back, the crew can go to New Zealand to start the production at any time.


    In late March, the 74th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards came to an end. "A Beautiful Mind", co-produced by Orion Pictures and DreamWorks, won the best picture award without any surprise.


    The best director award went to Ron Howard, who won a precious statuette for directing "A Beautiful Mind."


    Denzel Washington won the Best Actor award, and the Best Actress was Halle Berry, just as Ryan guessed.


    Stunningly, both Denzel Washington and Halle Berry are black actors.


    It is said that at the Oscars ceremony, Russell Crowe, Tom Wilkinson, Nicole Kidman and others looked very ugly.


    Even an idiot can see that this is the Academy''s intention to award this year''s Oscar for Best Actor and Actor to black actors.


    There is no doubt that black actors have become a kind of politics in Hollywood.


    Even Avi-Allard proposed to add an important black character in "Spider-Man 3".


    To ensure political correctness, and to attract black audiences into theaters.


    However, Ryan did not agree, but proposed to restart the "Blade Warrior" sequel filming plan.


    "Spider-Man" is a superhero movie, and there is no need to emphasize any political correctness, as long as it is shot according to the plot characters in the comics.


    Otherwise, a black superhero cannot be forced into the film.


    Of course, if anyone says that Orion Films discriminates against black actors, Ryan will let him watch "Blade Warrior" first.


    At the same time, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" began to be widely publicized.


    In fact, Orion Pictures released the first promotional trailer for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" as early as February.


    As the last part of the trilogy, the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" not only attracted the attention of countless media and enthusiastic movie fans, but also Hollywood film companies.


    Many films have avoided the beginning of the summer file.


    Only one large-scale commercial film "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" was released in May, and "The Sum of Fears" released by Paramount will not be released until the 31st. This film has a budget of 68 million US dollars.


    As a result, the April and June schedules have become extremely crowded.


    On April 19th, the epic film "The Scorpion King" produced by Universal Pictures was released. Universal Pictures held a large-scale premiere, and opened with a scale of 3444 cinemas.


    For a while, many media seemed to see a familiar scene.


    From the release schedule of the first "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", as well as the current "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", there will be epic films released at the same time every time.


    "The box office of "The Scorpion King" in the first weekend was only 36.07 million U.S. dollars, and it is not expected to have an impact on the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."


    Peter Jackson''s face is very calm, he has nothing to worry about this film.


    This "Scorpion King" is only a spin-off film in the "Mummy" series of films, and the investment is only 60 million US dollars.


    For other types of films, with an investment scale of 60 million US dollars, there are no big-name stars, and the budget can be regarded as very abundant.


    But for an epic film, the investment scale of 60 million US dollars can only be said to be very reluctant.


    To put it bluntly, this is a money-making movie under the title of "The Mummy" spin-off movie.


    In a short period of time, Universal Pictures will not continue to shoot the "Mummy" series of films, so it simply launched a spin-off film to make money from fans accumulated in the "Mummy" series of films.


    Although it earned $36.07 million at the box office in the first three days of the weekend, it''s not bad.


    But for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", this box office result is obviously far from enough.


    "After The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, I''m going to take a break."


    Peter Jackson said a little tiredly: "I need a long vacation to relax completely."


    From the preparation of the entire project, to the launch of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and the upcoming "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    After several years, Peter-Jackson has been in a state of high pressure. Both physically and mentally, he needs a period of complete rest and a long vacation for himself.


    "Peter, you seem to have forgotten something."


    Ryan looked at him and reminded him deliberately: "Next, we have Oscar, and your vacation may not be too long."


    As the last part of the trilogy, Orion Films will definitely publicize the next Oscars on a large scale.


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    "damn it."


    "I almost forgot about Oscar." While Peter Jackson showed regret, he was very excited.


    At this year''s Oscars, "The Lord of the Rings: The Trooper of the Two Towers" once again became the accompanying runner, with seven nominations including the best picture nomination, but only won two technical awards.


    It can be said that the next Academy Awards is the one in which he is most likely to win the best director statuette.


    Once this opportunity is missed.


    Then as a commercial film director, if he wants to hit the Oscar for Best Director, his chances will become very small.


    "It seems that my vacation can only be postponed for a while."


    Peter-Jackson shrugged and continued: "In the second half of the year, I will hire a professional public relations team."


    With the global box office hits of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers," Peter Jackson, as the film''s director, has made a fortune.


    Ryan and Orion Films is not New Line Films and will not default on Peter Jackson''s director fee.


    Even, Orion Pictures has paid Peter Jackson all the director fees for the first two films.


    With Peter Jackson''s current net worth, he is completely able to spend a considerable amount of money to publicize the Oscar for Best Director.


    This is also the rule of Hollywood.


    Except for the best picture award, almost every actor and director who wants to win an award will choose to pay out of their own pockets.


    Even if it''s just symbolic.


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 Chapter 469： Small and big

    In fact, Ryan cared more about "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," which was released on the same day on a large scale, than "The Scorpion King" produced by Universal Pictures.


    This is a romantic comedy film with a budget of only $5 million, which is considered a low-budget film.


    In fact, this film was released as an on-demand screening as early as February 22, but it was not released on a large scale until April 16, and the cumulative box office in North America has reached 4.53 million US dollars.


    And the scale of the release is not very large, there are only 417 movie theaters, and the box office received 100,000 US dollars that day.


    On the second day, the theater company increased the screening scale to more than 1,000 movie theaters, earning a box office of 280,000 US dollars in a single day.


    On the third day, the theater company increased the scale of the screening again, earning a box office of 500,000 US dollars in a single day.


    So far, the North American box office of the film has accumulated to 5.33 million US dollars.


    At first glance, this is just a very ordinary film.


    However, Ryan knew that this was only the beginning, even a miraculous beginning.


    The box office results of the original version of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" created a miracle, a real box office miracle.


    The film was released for 622 days in the previous life, and the box office in North America reached 241 million US dollars, breaking the box office record of a comedy film.


    You read that right, the North American box office of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" is $241 million.


    The overseas box office performance of this film is also good, reaching a box office of 127 million U.S. dollars and a global box office of 368 million U.S. dollars.


    It is such a film with no big-name Hollywood stars, no famous directors, and a very ordinary plot, but it has created a miracle and won a global box office of 368 million US dollars.


    The director of the film is Joel Zwick. This is the third film he directed. He is considered a third-rate Hollywood director, and he was only a TV director before.


    The film stars Nia Vardalos, a Canadian actress and editor who is also unknown.


    At the same time, she is also the editor of this film, isn''t it very surprising.


    An actress and editor is a rarity even in Hollywood.


    Also, the production company of the film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" is not a famous Hollywood film company, but an independent film company called IFC.


    The studio is an independent film company under the umbrella of AMC Networks, which was originally an entertainment company created by four cable television networks.


    Among them is Comcast, which Ryan is very familiar with.


    However, now the company''s major shareholder is not Comcast, but CBS.


    "About Tom Hanks for me."


    After seeing off Peter Jackson, Ryan said to Sofia Coppola who had just walked in: "I need to meet him as soon as possible."


    The producer of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" is Tom Hanks, one of the Hollywood superstars.


    To be precise, this is Tom Hanks'' project.


    I just don''t know why he didn''t choose to cooperate with DreamWorks, but chose IFC Independent Film Company.


    It is very likely that DreamWorks does not have much interest in a project with an investment of only 5 million US dollars.


    "OK."


    Sofia Coppola wrote it down, and then said on "The Hobbit", "When do you plan to start the shooting plan of "The Hobbit?"


    "It''s waiting for Peter to come back from vacation!"


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is about to be released, and as the last part of the trilogy, the curtain is about to come to an end.


    However, when Orion Pictures got the copyright of the adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings", it also got the copyright of the adaptation of "The Hobbit" by the way.


    It could have been turned into another trilogy, and Peter Jackson is the obvious choice to direct.


    "It''s not suitable to shoot "The Hobbit" for the time being." Ryan is very clear that now is not the time to shoot "The Hobbit".


    "Don''t you think that in the past few years, Hollywood has produced too many epic films!" He asked.


    Not including The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.


    Since 2000, there are still epic-themed films released in North America such as "The Mummy Returns 1", "The Mummy Returns 2", "The Scorpion King", "Gladiator", and "The Patriot".


    There''s also "Alexander the Great" in production, "Kingdom of Heaven" in the works at 20th Century Fox, and "Troy" at Warner Bros.


    In recent years, Hollywood films of various epic themes have emerged one after another.


    "It''s a little more than before."


    Sofia Coppola quickly understood what was going on, and said, "You think you will encounter audience fatigue!"


    Epic-themed films are not mainstream films in the North American market.


    However, right now Hollywood epic films are released or filmed one after another, and most of them require huge investments.


    "It is impossible for an epic-themed film to become a mainstream commercial film in the North American market, and it will inevitably encounter the problem of audience fatigue."


    Ryan knew that this was unavoidable, "The shooting plan of "The Hobbit" can wait for a few years."


    If he remembers correctly, the epic-themed films released in the next few years will encounter difficulties.


    Including "Alexander the Great" and "Kingdom of Heaven", two films with an investment of over 100 million US dollars, both hit the box office.


    Even the box office results of "Troy" can''t be called ideal.


    Of course, it does not mean that epic-themed films cannot be filmed, but that it will take a few years.


    On this point, Peter Jackson has the same idea as Ryan.


    Even if "The Hobbit" is a prequel to "The Lord of the Rings", it still has to abide by market laws, otherwise Orion Pictures will face very big risks.


    Sofia Coppola nodded, then changed the subject, "They''ve come back from Asia."


    "The crew is planning to go to New Zealand someday!"


    The filming location of "Spider-Man 3", Ryan put it in New Zealand.


    The studio built by Orion Films in New Zealand was officially completed last month.


    The crew can go to the new studio to shoot.


    "Wait for the first weekend box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Ryan said after thinking for a while.


    Although he knew that the original "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" was not only a success, but also surpassed the previous two at the global box office.


    But he still wants to see "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" box office in its opening weekend, so that he can travel to New Zealand to film with peace of mind.


    Anything can happen before the film hits the box office in its opening weekend.


    "Okay, I will inform them to join us in New Zealand in the second week of May."


    "Before that, they can have a short vacation." Sofia Coppola shrugged.


    It''s late April, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is set to hit theaters on May 3.


    In other words, all the crew members have at least ten days of vacation.


    You can take the opportunity to take a break.


    Otherwise, for a long time to come, they will need to devote themselves to the busy filming, and after the filming of "Spider-Man 3", they will have to devote themselves to the promotion of "Spider-Man 2".


    Therefore, shooting three films together is by no means an easy task.


    Even shooting similar to the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is a test for actors.


    "By the way, this is the invitation to the premiere from Cage."


    Sofia Coppola handed a very delicate invitation to Ryan and said, "Invitation to the premiere of "Windtalker" in June."


    "However, I don''t think you should be interested."


    This film was originally a project of MGM, but later MGM was acquired by Orion Films, and Ryan stopped the investment in this project and sold it to Disney at a low price.


    In this regard, the film director and producer Wu Baige has some complaints.


    "You can take part for me."


    "I think Cage will be very happy to meet you." Ryan made a small joke.


    Faced with Nicolas Cage''s invitation, as long as Ryan''s work arrangement allows, he will definitely find time to go there.


    After all, Nicholas Cage helped a lot when filming "Saw".


    Then there''s the Sofia Coppola factor.


    "I will tell him the truth." Sofia Coppola said without showing any weakness: "I believe Cage will be very disappointed."


    Ryan spread his hands and said, "Okay, remember to remind me then."


    While talking, Ryan took the invitation letter, put it in the desk drawer, then took out a script, and watched Sofia Coppola ponder for a while.


    "I''ve read your script carefully. Generally speaking, it''s pretty good."


    "Of course I mean the commercial side."


    Speaking of this, he felt a bit of a headache, "It seems that I need to find a new assistant."


    From the moment Sofia Coppola planned to direct the film himself, he knew that such a day would come.


    I just didn''t expect it to come so soon.


    "When will you start preparing for the crew!" Ryan asked.


    "Before September, go to Japan to shoot first." Sofia Coppola has already made plans.


    The shooting location of this film was not in North America or New Zealand, but in Japan, which is very rare.


    The reason is very simple. The name of this film is "Lost in Translation".


    This film in the previous life was Sofia Coppola''s famous work She spent a budget of 4 million dollars in exchange for a global box office of 100 million dollars.


    Moreover, she also won an Oscar statuette, the 2004 Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.


    She wrote and directed the film herself.


    However, unlike the original version, the investor of this film is not Focus Pictures, but invested and distributed by Orion Pictures.


    With Ryan and Orion Pictures, Sofia Coppola naturally didn''t have to find any Focus Features, and Ryan agreed to increase the filming budget.


    Focus Features is not a small film company, it is still very famous.


    Focus Pictures is a subsidiary of Universal Pictures, known as the "New Miramax", which is also a film distribution and production company.


    The reputation in the independent film circle is very large.

 Chapter 470： absolute celebrity

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    The next afternoon, in the reception room of Orion Films, Ryan met Tom Hanks and Nia Vardalos.


    "Hi, Tom."


    "Hi Ms. Nia, nice to meet you."


    Ryan deliberately looked at Nia-Vadalas, his eyes were full of curiosity.


    Due to age issues, many female actors in Hollywood have transferred to work behind the scenes.


    But a woman who is an actor, editor, producer, and director is rare.


    Even, only she and Sofia Coppola are a few people.


    Regardless of Nia Vardalos in her previous life, her reputation on the other side of the Pacific Ocean is far inferior to that of Sofia Coppola.


    But her reputation in the Hollywood circle is not small at all.


    Of course, Ryan was talking about the past life, not the present.


    After greeting each other, the three sat down respectively, and John-Denise brought three cups of coffee.


    "Tom, congratulations on another great movie."


    Ryan took the coffee and took a sip, his eyes fell on Nia-Vadalas, and he said, "Ms. Nia, the plot is very good."


    In fact, the plot of the movie is not very good.


    Before the 9/11 incident, the North American box office of this film would never have exceeded $100 million.


    However, the film has had some luck.


    Due to the impact of the 911 incident, the North American film market has changed, and audiences need films full of warmth and sunshine.


    This one fits the bill exactly.


    "If you can."


    "I want to ask, is the overseas distribution rights of this film still in the hands of IFC Films!" Ryan asked very directly without going around in circles.


    His purpose is very clear, which is the right to distribute overseas.


    "At the moment, it hasn''t been sold yet." Tom Hanks glanced at Nia Vardalos.


    He chose to tell the truth, "This film has just begun to be released on a large scale, and I and IFC Films believe that it is not the time to talk about overseas distribution rights."


    The North American box office of the film has just exceeded 5 million US dollars. At this time, it is difficult to sell the film''s overseas distribution rights.


    As for distribution!


    A low-cost comedy film with an investment of only 5 million U.S. dollars has a North American box office of just over 5 million U.S. dollars. It is impossible for a film company to agree to distribute it in a way of sharing.


    What''s more, distributing in the form of overseas share is too tricky, it is better to sell the overseas distribution rights of the film directly.


    This is good news, Ryan nodded, and said: "Orion Films can buy the overseas distribution rights of this film at a reasonable price."


    Logically speaking, IFC Films belongs to the AMC network, and the majority shareholder of the AMC network is CBS.


    Paramount should be responsible for the overseas distribution of this film.


    CBS was acquired by Viacom in 2000 and is now owned by the same parent company as Paramount.


    But in fact, IFC Films has no cooperation with Paramount.


    Besides, the current box office trend is not very good, it has been neither high nor low.


    As a result, Paramount has no interest in this film at all.


    The North American box office of the original version has never exploded. Instead, relying on the ultra-long release period, it has achieved a North American box office of 241 million US dollars.


    "Ryan, you know, I need to go back and discuss it with someone." Tom Hanks didn''t show any surprise, and he didn''t agree or refuse at the same time.


    Although he is the producer of the film and has a part of the investment in it, it is related to the overseas distribution rights of the film. Tom Hanks needs to go to New York to discuss with the executives of IFC Films in person.


    "Next, Orion Films will contact IFC Films to discuss with them the overseas distribution rights of the film." Ryan didn''t expect Tom Hanks to agree directly.


    Next, Orion Films will directly contact IFC Films to obtain overseas distribution rights as much as possible.


    Even if you accept a relatively high buyout price, or even share the issue.


    With the overseas box office of the original version of 127 million US dollars, even if it is released in the form of sharing, Orion Pictures can still get a lot of income.


    Moreover, if the price is right, in addition to overseas distribution rights, Ryan also plans to buy the rights to the TV adaptation of the film.


    Nia Vardalos was very curious about Ryan''s intentions. With the investment scale and box office trend, it would be difficult for Orion Films to be interested in it.


    Unless he is very optimistic about the future box office direction of this film.


    Thinking of this, she suddenly said: "Mr. Gosling, personally, I am very happy to cooperate with Orion Pictures."


    Compared with Paramount, Warner Bros., Disney, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, and Sony Pictures, Ryan and Orion Pictures obviously have much better reputation and sufficient funds.


    Next, Tom Hanks and Nia Vardalos stayed for a while, got up and said goodbye to leave Orion Pictures.


    When she walked downstairs to Orion Films, Nia Vardalos suddenly said, "Why do you think Orion Films suddenly plans to buy overseas distribution rights?"


    "I don''t know." Tom Hanks shrugged and said, "As long as the price is right, I don''t mind selling the overseas distribution rights to Orion Pictures."


    "Anyway, we and IFC Films will have to sell the film''s overseas distribution rights sooner or later."


    IFC Films has only a small North American distribution channel and no overseas distribution channels.


    Even the entire Hollywood film company can only rely on Orion Pictures, Paramount, Warner Bros., Disney, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, and Sony Pictures to distribute films overseas.


    Even DreamWorks had to work with one of the studios.


    This can be regarded as a convenience to monopoly.


    Leaving Orion Films, Tom Hanks did not go with Nia Vardalos, but drove back to the studio alone.


    "I just met Ryan Gosling."


    "The overseas distribution rights that Orion Pictures intends to buy."


    Looking at Robert Zemeckis in front of him, Tom Hanks hesitated and said, "Maybe we can choose to cooperate with Orion Pictures."


    What he said is not, but a new project he is cooperating with Robert Zemeckis, with an estimated investment of more than 160 million US dollars.


    "I thought you''d consider DreamWorks or IFC Films." Robert Zemeckis seemed surprised.


    It seems that Tom Hanks has never cooperated with Orion Films, but has had good cooperation with DreamWorks and IFC Films.


    "DreamWorks is very difficult to come up with an investment of up to 160 million US dollars. IFC is only an independent film company and will not invest in a big-budget film full of risks."


    Tom Hanks shook his head and said, "Our partners can only be a few Hollywood giants and Orion Pictures."


    Even if it is a second-tier Hollywood film company, it is difficult to come up with 160 million US dollars to invest.


    What''s more, according to the preliminary shooting plan, this film is not only frighteningly expensive to produce, but also full of unknown risks.


    "OK."


    "I agree to talk to Orion first." Robert Zemeckis agreed with Tom Hanks.


    The partners they choose to cooperate with can only be a few Hollywood giants and Orion Films.


    Other Hollywood second- and third-tier film companies are not suitable for cooperation on this project I can go to Orion Films again tomorrow. �� Tom Hanks nodded.


    In fact, Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis were equally helpless.


    As early as 1999, Tom Hanks took a fancy to Daniel Ellsberg''s adaptation of an adventure fairy tale and tried to buy it.


    However, Daniel Ellsberg made a request not only to allow Tom Hanks to play Santa Claus in the film, but also not to adapt it into an animated feature film.


    Regarding Daniel Ellsberg''s request, Robert Zemeckis believes that it is impossible to adapt it into a live-action movie.


    In that case, they need not just $160 million, but at least $1 billion in investment.


    But Daniel Ellsberg''s attitude was extremely firm.


    In desperation, Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis could only agree to his request in the second year and get the copyright of the original adaptation.


    After all, Daniel Ellsberg is notoriously stubborn.


    He graduated from Harvard University and was employed by the Pentagon for Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.


    What really made him famous is that he completely leaked the Pentagon Papers to China, which to a certain extent prevented the Vietnam War.


    He also opposed nuclear weapons and protested against the Gulf War launched by the US government, resulting in multiple arrests by the police.


    The above-mentioned things are only a small part of them.


    It can be said that this is definitely an American celebrity.

 Chapter 471： financing

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    "Shooting an Animated Feature Film in Motion Capture!"


    Although "Spider-Man" was filmed in the way of motion capture, and the blue sky studio under Orion Pictures has the technology to produce 3D animated feature films.


    But Ryan was still very surprised, and said, "Tom, it''s hard to imagine that you are actually preparing for such a project."


    Even a normal 3D animation feature film project is not something that ordinary Hollywood film companies can prepare.


    What''s more, what Tom Hanks is talking about is not a normal 3D animated feature film project.


    "To be precise, this is an animated feature film shot with real-time motion capture technology." Robert Zemeckis corrected.


    Live real-time dynamic capture technology!


    Ryan shook his head slightly, and said directly: "Director Robert, I understand what you mean. To put it simply, it is nothing more than a shooting technique in a 3D animation feature film."


    To put it bluntly, real-time motion capture technology for real people does not depart from the scope of 3D animated feature films.


    In the previous life, many animated feature films had live-action real-time motion capture technology.


    Of course, in terms of the current time period, real-time motion capture technology for real people is very advanced.


    "It can be understood in this way."


    Robert Zemecki nodded calmly, and said: "Only by shooting with live-action real-time motion capture technology, can we not violate the agreement and let Tom act in person."


    "I need to think about it." Ryan put down the cooperation plan in hand and said very seriously: "After all, the investment in the entire project is as high as 160 million US dollars."


    Shooting with real-time motion capture technology will inevitably greatly increase the cost of the film. Coupled with Tom Hanks'' salary, it will directly lead to the shooting budget of the entire project, which needs at least 160 million US dollars.


    For future films to be released, at least US$350 million will be needed at the box office for Orion Pictures to recover the cost of filming.


    That''s still not counting publicity costs and box office cuts for Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis.


    With Tom Hanks'' status, he will definitely have a basic salary and a share of the box office.


    There is also the directing fee of Robert Zemeckis, which is also very expensive.


    He directed "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" with a global box office of 329 million US dollars, while the film budget was only 70 million US dollars.


    And "Forrest Gump," starring Tom Hanks, earned Robert Zemeckis an Oscar for Best Director.


    And, with a production cost of 55 million US dollars, it won a North American box office of 330 million US dollars and an overseas box office of 347 million US dollars.


    In addition, "Cast Away" directed by him, also starring Tom Hanks, has a global box office of 429 million US dollars.


    It can be said that the directing fee of Robert Zemeckis is definitely not cheap.


    However, the golden combination of Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis can bring a lot of money to many Hollywood studios.


    If not, this film needs to be shot with real-time motion capture technology, and even Hollywood''s first animated feature film shot with real-time motion capture technology, there will be no lack of investment at all.


    "No, no, no, Ryan."


    Tom Hanks shook his head at Ryan and said, "Robert and I will share part of the funds."


    "Orion Pictures doesn''t have to be responsible for all the investment."


    Tom Hanks has invested in many projects, the most famous of which is "Band of Brothers".


    Ryan looked at Tom Hanks, and couldn''t help showing hesitation.


    He already knew which film the other party wanted to cooperate with.


    "The Polar Express" is a very far-reaching film. In its previous life, it was invested and produced by Hollywood film companies such as Preton and Castle Rock Entertainment. The main distribution company is Warner Bros.


    However, the box office performance of this film is not a big hit. The North American box office is only 187 million US dollars, the overseas box office is 126 million US dollars, and the global box office is 314 million US dollars.


    This is the box office result accumulated from multiple IMAX copyright releases.


    (The global cumulative box office of "The Polar Express" is not 506 million US dollars, but 314 million US dollars. The data on Baidu Encyclopedia is wrong.)


    If it is only calculated based on box office revenue, it is obviously impossible to reap the investment cost.


    However, what makes Ryan hesitate is that the film''s income from peripheral copyrights is quite good.


    From toy trains and video games, to film-inspired holiday train ride experiences, theme park projects and more.


    All brought good profits.


    Especially the theme park project is very hot.


    It can be added to Marvel Studios in the future.


    "Orion Films needs a certain amount of time to find suitable financing channels." After thinking about it for a while, Ryan felt that financing could be used to shoot.


    In this way, Orion Pictures only needs to pay box office revenue and a certain percentage of peripheral copyright revenue to obtain the copyright of "The Polar Express".


    At the same time, it can also obtain a lot of benefits from film distribution and surrounding copyrights.


    This is why Hollywood film companies are used to shooting in the form of financing.


    Even if the film''s box office hits the street, the film company will still not lose money, but can make profits in distribution and copyright.


    So don''t think that if a film hits the box office, it means that the film company loses money.


    The three discussed a few details, and Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis said goodbye and left.


    For specific cooperation matters, Orion Films will have a special person to discuss with them.


    A project with an investment of up to 160 million US dollars cannot be settled in a few words, and Orion Films needs time to raise funds.


    In the next few days, Orion Pictures began to discuss cooperation with IFC Films, Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis.


    Among them, the purchase of the overseas distribution rights of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" did not encounter any difficulties.


    Orion Pictures easily obtained the film''s overseas distribution rights at a relatively high price.


    However, difficulties were encountered in the TV adaptation copyright of the film. IFC Films refused to sell the TV adaptation copyright of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding".


    In addition, the financing of the "Polar Express" project also encountered some difficulties.


    Orion Pictures seldom shoots in the form of financing, and it does not have many financing channels, and most of them come from MGM''s financing channels.


    Now that the U.S. economy has been hit hard It is not an easy task for Orion Films to obtain financing from domestic financial investment institutions.


    What''s more, Ryan hopes to obtain overseas financing.


    Overseas funds cannot share the income from peripheral copyrights, and Orion Pictures only needs to pay a share of the box office.


    It wasn''t until May 2, the day of the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," that Nancy Utley returned to Los Angeles from across the Pacific Ocean.


    Regarding the investment plan of Marvel Studios, it is still under intense negotiation.


    The good news is that Magic City is very active, and also hopes to reach an investment agreement as soon as possible, and agree to the construction site chosen by Orion Films.


    Once the project is approved and the start-up capital of Orion Films is in place, the Magic City government will relocate the local residents as soon as possible.


    During this period, Orion Films was not idle, and hired two famous design companies to start designing the main blueprint of Marvel Studios based on the Magic City Disney in Ryan''s memory.


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    The scale of North American theaters has been continuously expanding, so "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" easily got the opening scale of more than 4,000 movie theaters.


    It can be said that what limits the box office of a blockbuster film in this era has long been not the scale of film releases, but the ticket price.


    For example, the ticket price of 3D movies in the previous life is at least one-third to one-fourth higher than the ticket price of ordinary movies.


    Not to mention, the higher-priced IMAX screens.


    In fact, Hollywood already has 3D screens, but the number is not very large. There are less than 50 movie theaters in North America that have 3D screens.


    Ryan agreed to invest in "The Polar Express", which has a lot to do with 3D screens, and wanted to take the opportunity to promote the number of 3D screens.


    Some time ago, he met with James Cameron and talked about "The Polar Express", real-time motion capture technology, and 3D screens.


    In addition to the normal version of "The Polar Express", there will also be a 3D version.


    In this regard, the shooting technique of "The Polar Express" is very similar to the new project that James Cameron has been preparing.


    However, Orion Films and James Cameron are still exploring technology.


    In addition, there are restrictions on the number of 3D screens.


    These will take time to resolve, and cannot be resolved by individuals and a film company.


    When "Avatar" was released in the previous life, there were only more than 2,032 theaters in North America with 3D screens, accounting for only 22% of the number of ordinary screens.


    Remember, this was late 2009.


    It''s only 2002 now.


    It can be seen that the number of 3D screens is increasing very slowly.


    Until the release of "Avatar", theater companies saw the ticket price advantage brought by 3D screens.


    As a result, in just one year, the number of 3D screens in North America has soared, reaching 48% of the total number of screens in North American cinemas.


    Therefore, Ryan plans to use the release of the 3D version of "The Polar Express" to cooperate with major first- and second-tier Hollywood film companies and negotiate with North American theater companies to speed up the promotion of 3D screens.


    The 3D version of the original "The Polar Express" was released in less than 60 theaters and achieved good box office results.


    However, the upcoming "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" has not been produced in 3D.


    With the current number of 3D screens in North America, there is not much need to make a 3D version, unless it is a film like "The Polar Express".


    How many 3D screens are there in North America now!


    I am afraid that together with the 3D screens used for experiments and teaching purposes, the number is only more than one hundred, which can not play a big role.


    More just as a means of propaganda.


    In the future, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Lord of the Rings: The Rider of the Two Towers", and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" will be re-released in 3D.


    What''s more, even if there is no 3D version, the atmosphere at the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is still very lively.


    The number of people at the scene can almost be described as a sea of ??people.


    Including many live audiences leaving messages on the Internet.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, this is a film full of dreams."


    "Peter Jackson and Orion Films have created a miracle. There have never been such three classic films in Hollywood history."


    "Unfortunately, the magic mileage in the film will eventually come to an end."


    Through the data fed back from various aspects, Orion Films is full of joy.


    According to the forecast of the theater company, the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is likely to surpass the previous film "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".


    In contrast, in the crew of "Wind Talker", which is going to be released in June, everyone''s face is not very good-looking.


    The test screening of "Wind Talker" only got a B+ grade commercial evaluation.


    For a film with an investment of up to 150 million US dollars, a B+ grade commercial evaluation is itself a failure.


    "Obviously we''ve run into quite a bit of trouble."


    The two managers in charge of the production of "Wind Talker" walked into a Disney conference room with solemn expressions. Disney Chairman Robert Iger and Michael Eisner were waiting for them.


    Saw Robert Iger sitting with Michael Eisner.


    The faces of the two suddenly became a little unhappy. "Windtalker" is a project that Michael Eisner insisted on promoting despite internal opposition, and Robert Iger and Michael Eisner have always been at odds.


    "Sit down first." Michael Eisner nodded expressionlessly,


    "Although the test screening of "Wind Talker" is not very good."


    Without waiting for anyone else to speak, Michael Eisner continued, "But we could totally re-edit it."


    "There is still plenty of time right now, and there are no large-scale commercial films released in the June schedule."


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" was released on May 3, and "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones" chose to be released in early July.


    "Windtalker," released in June, doesn''t have to face the impact of "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones."


    Michael Eisner''s words didn''t have any effect, and the meeting room was peaceful. Based on the reputation of "Wind Talker" in the test screening, even if it was re-edited, it would be difficult to change anything.


    Besides, the negative news about the word-of-mouth trial screening of "Wind Talker" may have already spread.


    This is not the 1950s and 1960s when film companies could easily block negative news about films.


    The film has not yet been released, and Disney has already cast a shadow.


    "No big commercials!"


    Robert Iger took a sip of coffee, and said lightly: "On May 31, "The Adventures of Robot" produced by Blue Sky Studios will be released, and on June 14, "Scooby-Doo" released by Warner Bros. will be released. On the 21st, "Minority Report" jointly produced by 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks will be released."


    "Windtalker won''t be the only film released in June."


    "Robot Adventure" is released on May 31, and it is another 3D animated feature film that has not had much impact on Disney.


    But "Scooby-doo" and "Minority Report" two films, Disney will face fierce competition.


    The former "Scooby-doo" and "Windtalker" were released on the same day.


    The investment in this film is as high as 84 million US dollars.


    "Minority Report" was released on the same day as another Disney film "Lilo and Stitch".


    "Lilo and Stitch" is an animated feature film with an investment of up to 80 million US dollars.


    "Minority Report" is adapted from the short story of the same name, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Cruise, and the investment of the film is as high as 100 million US dollars.


    It''s a summer hit.


    Michael Eisner took a deep look at Robert Iger, ignored his sarcasm, but said: "Do a good job of the second editing of "Wind Talker", and contact the theaters to increase the film''s screening rate as much as possible. "


    The next moment, Michael Eisner stood up and said loudly: "The reputation of a film''s test screenings doesn''t mean anything. We only need to do a good job of publicity and guide the public opinion of the media."


    His eyes swept over the faces of everyone in the meeting room, but he ignored Robert Iger, "I believe "Windtalker" will be successful."


    "In addition, our current focus is not "Windtalker", but the Disneyland project."


    Michael Eisner directly changed the subject, "Orion Films and Ryan Gosling intend to build Marvel Studios to replace the Disneyland project. This is absolutely unacceptable to us."


    The importance of the Disneyland project obviously far exceeds that of "Windtalker".


    "That''s right!"


    "Time to warn Ryan Gosling and Orion Films."


    For a while, there was a response in the meeting room.


    If we say who is the Hollywood studio that Disney hates the most, then Orion Pictures and DreamWorks must be at the forefront, and there is even Pixar Animation Studios, which Disney loves and hates.


    Pixar Animation Studios, DreamWorks Animation Studios, and Blue Sky Studios have squeezed the market share that originally belonged to Disney in recent years.


    Robert Iger looked on coldly and sneered inwardly. One day Michael Eisner would regret his arrogance.


    Disney��s focus now is not Windtalker or the Disneyland project, but how to deal with the rise of Pixar Animation Studios, Blue Sky Studios, DreamWorks Animation Studios and 3D animated feature films.


    To be more straightforward, how should Disney resolve the contract with Pixar Animation Studios.


    Once Pixar Animation Studios chooses not to renew the contract, then Disney will face a real crisis.


    Thinking of this, Robert Iger looked very solemn.


    In addition, Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures are ambitious, not only owning Blue Sky Studios and animation production departments.


    Even, there is a close cooperation with DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    Orion Pictures, Blue Sky Studios, DreamWorks Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, Disney.


    The above two camps are the pattern in the Hollywood feature film market.


    Fortunately, Orion Films is only responsible for the overseas distribution of DreamWorks Animation Studios. Blue Sky Studios is limited in scale. The animation feature film production department of Orion Films has not produced any 3D animation feature films so far.

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    Ryan didn''t take Disney''s warning seriously at all. Hollywood film companies have a bottom line that needs to be followed.


    Disney''s media can expose Ryan''s gossip and gossip, but when it comes to Orion Pictures, they can only insinuate in many cases.


    Orion Pictures is also a member of the Film Association, and also cooperates with Warner Bros.


    Once the war really starts, Disney will also encounter a counterattack from Orion Pictures.


    What''s more, Disney''s internal battles are almost on the bright side right now.


    In the living room, Ryan saw Natalie Portman hurried over with a fax.


    When she came to the front, she frowned and asked, "The heroine in Sophia''s new film is Scarlett, that guy?"


    "It should be." Ryan said with some helplessness.


    He knew that Scarlett Johansson would speak out, and even deliberately showed off in front of Natalie Portman.


    Similar things happen almost every once in a while.


    As for Sofia Coppola''s reason for choosing Scarlett Johansson, it''s very simple.


    In recent years, Scarlett Johansson has starred in several films, most of which are literary and artistic, and her acting skills have continued to improve.


    And the relationship between the two has always been good. Ryan was not surprised that she chose Scarlett Johansson to star in "Lost in Translation".


    The most important point is that Sofia Coppola''s goal is the Oscar, and it is obviously unlikely to choose a commercial actress to play.


    For example, Natalie Portman in front of me.


    Well, the goddess of art in the previous life turned Ryan and George-Lucas into a beautiful vase.


    "Sophia made one of the worst choices."


    Got it, Ryan''s affirmative answer, Natalie Portman curled her lips, and muttered in a low voice, "That guy''s acting skills will give Sophia a headache."


    "Looks like I need to have a good talk with her."


    Hearing this, Ryan smiled and did not answer her topic, let alone intervene in her war with Scarlett Johansson.


    In fact, Scarlett Johansson''s acting skills are quite good.


    Even, among female actors of the same age, she is definitely an acting school.


    Of course, if Sofia Coppola wants to rely on Scarlett Johansson''s acting skills and the plot of the film to win an Oscar statuette, there must be many uncertain factors.


    Any Hollywood practitioner knows that to win an Oscar statuette is not just enough good work, there are many external factors.


    What''s more, Sofia Coppola''s age and the identity of a female director are obstacles.


    Even though the feminist movement in North America is gradually rising, it is far from reaching the peak period of feminism. Gender will not bring her any help, but will bring a lot of obstacles.


    Even with the support of Orion Films and the Coppola family, as well as massive public relations funds, she has no chance.


    Of course, Ryan refers to the Oscar for Best Director, not the Best Original Screenplay.


    "Okay, Natalie, what''s the matter with you with the fax!" Ryan quickly changed the subject, he didn''t want to continue entangled in the topic of Scarlett-Johnson.


    "This is a fax from John Denise just now."


    Natalie Portman handed the fax to Ryan, sat on the sofa beside her, and said, "It''s the first-day box office data of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."


    Ryan took a look at the fax and read: "The box office on the first day was 36.45 million US dollars!"


    Only one day after its release, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" earned $36.45 million at the box office in North America, which is definitely a scary figure.


    When he saw the box office of 36.45 million US dollars on the first day, Ryan was completely relieved. "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" was a success on the first day of release. If there is no accident, there is basically no possibility of failure for this film.


    And, that''s just the North American box office.


    According to the ratio of North American box office to overseas box office of the first two "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" and "Lord of the Rings: Rider of the Two Towers".


    The main box office market for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" should come from overseas, not North America.


    The reason is very simple. The original film has a lot more fans and audiences in Europe than in North America.


    "not bad."


    "However, it didn''t exceed the first-day box office of "Spider-Man." Natalie Portman shrugged without much surprise.


    The box office of "Spider-Man" on the first day was as high as 44.08 million US dollars, which is nearly 8 million US dollars more than the 36.45 million US dollars at the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    However, the overseas box office of "Spider-Man" is not very good, not as good as the previous two "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" and "Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers".


    "The box office results on the first day don''t mean anything."


    "The next box office trend and overseas box office are the key." Ryan reminded.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" has been rated higher by the media than "Spider-Man"


    In fact, he never thought that "Spider-Man" could surpass "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", which is an obvious thing.


    "Spider-Man" is just a commercial popcorn movie, while "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is an epic masterpiece that can be recorded in Hollywood history.


    What''s more, the commercial popcorn index of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" also reached 99%, with an IMDB score of 9.8.


    After looking at it, Ryan put down the fax, took the newspaper that the maid brought over just now, and started to read it.


    Almost at the same time, countless people in North America, like Ryan, picked up the newspaper and turned to the entertainment page, and saw the first-day box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" was 36.45 million US dollars.


    Surprised and taken for granted.


    Ever since, they turned their attention to newspaper reviews.


    "The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy brings not just three movies, but a world, a real world."


    The Los Angeles Times gave it a perfect score of 100.


    The newspaper that also gave full marks, as well as the "New York Times", spoke highly of the entire film.


    "As a closing work, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is obviously perfect, with classic battles, fearless hearts, brave moves forward, and the reluctance to part at the end."


    The famous film magazine "Premiere" focuses on "The Hobbit".


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is not the end, there will be The Hobbit in the future. Looking forward to Orion Pictures and Peter Jackson bringing The Hobbit to the screen."


    As we all know, Orion Pictures not only owns the adaptation copyright of "The Lord of the Rings", but also owns the adaptation copyright of "The Hobbit", so it is completely possible to shoot a trilogy project again.


    With the fan base accumulated by the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "The Hobbit" can easily get a large audience support.


    However, not everyone is happy to see "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" hit the box office on its first day.


    Among them was Robert Shea, the president of New Line Pictures, who looked sullenly at the comments in the newspaper, "Ryan Gosling, and Peter Jackson!"


    The two films in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", have a combined global box office of 1.988 billion US dollars.


    If you count the $36.45 million first-day box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", it is enough to exceed $2 billion.


    The media has begun to predict that the total box office of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is likely to reach 3 billion US dollars, while the shooting cost of the three films is only 300 million US dollars.


    Even including the subsequent additional investment and publicity costs will not exceed 500 million US dollars.


    One can imagine how terrifying the benefits that the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy will bring to Orion Pictures will be.


    Every time he thought of this, Robert Shay felt tightness in his chest and an urge to vomit blood.


    If Ryan Gosling and Orion Films hadn''t taken the leadThe Lord of the Rings trilogy should have been a project of New Line Films.


    "This is the new filming plan for the sequel of "A Nightmare on Elm Street." Michael Lynn, co-chairman and CEO of New Line Films, opened the door and walked in, placing a document on the desk.


    Seeing Michael Lynn, Robert Shea rubbed his temples wearily, and said, "Prepare the crew as soon as possible, and pay attention to the news from Warner Bros."


    Warner Bros. executives and Time Warner have always wanted to merge all the assets of New Line Pictures into Warner Bros. and take the management rights from Robert Shea.


    In this regard, Robert Shay will naturally not sit still.


    In fact, in the past few years, many second-tier Hollywood film companies have had a hard time.


    DreamWorks is constantly facing pressure from all sides. New Line Films is always on guard against the complete annexation of Warner Bros., and the Wayne Brothers of Miramax Films has a worse relationship with Disney.


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    On Saturday, May 4, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" once again earned a box office of 40.22 million US dollars.


    In just two days after its release, the film earned $76.68 million at the box office in North America.


    If nothing else, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" will become the second film to surpass $100 million in box office in three days in its first weekend.


    Although the North American box office market share has been growing, the overall speed is not very fast, and the overall market share is still limited.


    While "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" was a hit at the box office, the rest of the releases were all down.


    It can be said that "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" squeezed out the box office revenue of the entire May film.


    This is why no major commercial films were released throughout the May schedule.


    "Congratulations, Peter."


    Inside a golf club in Beverly Hills.


    Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan, and Peter Jackson hugged each other, and said in a tone full of envy: "You and Ryan forced the academy to a point where they had to make compromises."


    "To be precise, it''s all thanks to Peter." Ryan smiled and said, "I just asked someone to prepare a public relations fund in advance for public relations at the end of the year."


    If you want to win important awards, public relations funds are essential.


    "I just want the Oscars to come sooner." Peter Jackson couldn''t help showing excitement.


    At the same time he was a little worried.


    From the first day of "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," which grossed $36.45 million at the box office, the academy had to make a choice.


    The first "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" won multiple Oscar nominations, but in the end it only won a few technical awards.


    The second "Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers" also won only a few technical awards.


    However, the third "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" struck again, earning a box office of 76.68 million US dollars in two days of release, and received unanimous praise from the media, film critics, and audiences.


    It can be seen that at the next Oscars ceremony, the academy must make a choice, which is to bow to the commercial and award important awards such as best picture and best director.


    Still choose to continue to ignore, disregarding the public opinion of the media and the audience, once again called "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and won several consolation awards.


    Leonardo DiCaprio is well aware that the academy will not choose the latter right now.


    The ratings for the Academy Awards have been declining for several years, and the Academy needs to improve their ratings.


    Moreover, this time the Academy awarded the Oscar for Best Actor and Actress to two black actors at the same time, which has caused dissatisfaction among many people.


    On the media and the Internet, Qiqi''s voices of dissatisfaction with the Academy and the Oscars erupted, and these needs to be calmed down as soon as possible to restore the fairness of the Oscars.


    If the Academy ignores The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King once again.


    Then, these voices of doubt will trigger a chain reaction, and the fairness of the Academy and Oscar will face the most serious challenge.


    So The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King has a very high chance of winning a major award.


    What''s more, many people know that Ryan has always had a good relationship with Frank Pearson, the current dean of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.


    Furthermore, this is not the first time the Academy has compromised with business, such as James Cameron and "Titanic".


    The film''s unimaginable box office performance made it impossible for the academy to ignore it.


    The same is true for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" right now. The total box office of the three films is expected to reach 3 billion US dollars, as well as the classic content, plot, feelings, technology and so on in the film.


    Make it easy for the college to make the right choice. .


    "Leon, what are your plans!"


    Putting away the clubs, Ryan returned to sit under the umbrella, wiped the sweat off his face with a towel, and asked, "Are you going to move closer to the academy?"


    "I''m almost at the end of my career in business. If I want to make a breakthrough next, I can only get an Oscar statuette." Leonardo DiCaprio was quite helpless.


    The two films "Titanic" and "Inception" have sold well at the global box office. In addition, his last film "The Beach", with a budget of 50 million US dollars, returned 144 million US dollars at the box office.


    As a result, his status in commercial films is getting higher and higher, and he needs to consider it for future development.


    So for him, it would be best to get an Oscar for Best Actor statuette that symbolizes honor.


    Ryan nodded without any surprise.


    There are very few Hollywood actors who can ignore the charm and commercial value brought by Oscar''s best actor and actress statuette.


    He can understand Leonardo - DiCaprio''s feelings, and this year, Li Zi has two films released.


    One of them, "Gangs of New York," had a film budget of 100 million U.S. dollars. The original version of this film made a global box office of 193 million U.S. dollars, which is not a big hit.


    But another "Cat and Mouse Game" directed by Steven Spielberg, with a budget of 52 million US dollars, won a North American box office of 164 million US dollars and an overseas box office of 187 million US dollars. The global box office of the film reached 352.1 million US dollars.


    Another starring role in this film is Tom Hanks.


    These all show that his development in commercial films has almost come to an end, and he urgently needs an Oscar statuette.


    "Nice idea."


    "But, Leon, you''re too young."


    Ryan shrugged, and said sharply: "Before the age of thirty, the Academy will not easily award you the Best Actor statuette."


    In fact, apart from the age factor, the biggest obstacle comes from Leonardo DiCaprio himself and "Titanic".


    While "Titanic" sold well at the box office, it also made him famous overseas as a milky actor, which made him not popular with academic old men.


    "Just like Tom Cruise and Jim Carrey!" Peter Jackson gestured.


    Among the big-name Hollywood male stars, there are only a handful of them who have not won the Oscar for Best Actor.


    The most famous of these are Tom Cruise and Kim Carrey.


    The difference is that Kim Carrey has never bowed to the academy.


    He does not have any tendency to appear in art films, but has always insisted on appearing in various comedy films of different styles.


    Tom Cruise is just the opposite of him. He is always trying to find a way to get the Academy''s recognition, and thus get an Oscar for Best Actor statuette.


    "Jin Carrey has no interest in Oscar, and the Academy will not let him win." Ryan agrees very much with Kim Carrey''s choice.


    The uncrowned king does not necessarily need an Oscar''s best actor statuette.


    Not to mention the best actor Oscar winner, Kim Carrey has never been nominated for an Oscar at all, and not even once.


    Not even in the future.


    The academy has always discriminated against comedians. As long as they are labeled as comedians, it is almost equivalent to saying goodbye to the Oscar statuette.


    "As for Tom Cruise!"


    Ryan shook his head and continued, "The academy doesn''t like him either."


    The Real Academy not only doesn''t like Tom Cruise and Jim Carrey, it doesn''t like Leonardo DiCaprio either.


    It took Xiao Lizi ten years in his previous life before he was recognized by the academy and won the coveted Oscar for Best Actor statuette.


    I''m afraid even he himself can''t tell whether it''s worth it compared to what he paid.


    Of course, Ryan will not persuade too much, Leonardo DiCaprio''s obsession with Oscar''s best actor statuette is even more than that of Tom Cruise.


    Speaking of Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio suddenly thought of something, "Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise seem to intend to continue working together."


    "They got a couple of editors and they''re working on a script about aliens."


    Steven Spielberg has always been fond of shooting films related to aliens, and "Minority Report", which will be released in June, has a very good reputation in the test screening of the film.


    It made Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise want to continue working together.


    Of course, the premise is that the release of "Minority Report" can be as popular as the test screening, ushering in a box office hit.


    Hearing what Leonardo DiCaprio said, Ryan couldn''t help but think of a movie about aliens called "War of the Worlds".


    Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise, the sci-fi film had a budget of $132 million.


    Ryan was very impressed with the film, which grossed $234 million in North America alone, $369 million overseas, and $603 million worldwide.


    Among the sci-fi movies about aliens, it can be regarded as a very good one at the box office.


    It''s a pity that DreamWorks was on the verge of being acquired by Paramount at that time, and it was impossible to spend 132 million US dollars to take the risk of shooting a science fiction film.


    In desperation, Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise found MGM at the time.


    However, MGM is also in trouble, and the prerequisite for MGM''s investment is that it must invest in the name of United Artists, and does not include film distribution rights, and must accept the acquisition of Tom Cruise and his partners. invitation.


    Tom Cruise and partners plan to buy United Artists from MGM.


    As one of the former eight old Hollywood film companies, United Artists'' entire assets and film library were swallowed up by MGM as early as the early 1980s.


    At this time, there is only an empty shell left, and there are almost no valuable assets Of course, Tom Cruise and his partner Paula Wagner (female) only want to buy United Artists brand.


    In any case, as one of the eight major film companies in Hollywood before the 1980s, United Artists still has a certain value in its own brand.


    What''s more, the hot sale of "War of the Worlds" brought United Artists back to the attention of the media and audience.


    Ryan secretly remembered it.


    That''s a pretty good deal.


    United Artists is of no use to Orion Pictures, as long as the price is right, it is not impossible to sell it.


    In the evening, Ryan had dinner with Frank Pearson


    During the period, the two talked for a long time and reached a lot of consensus.


    Orion Pictures needs "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" to return with a full load in the next Oscar, and the academy needs to restore fairness and ratings.


    The two hit it off.

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    On Sunday, a very crazy scene ushered in major movie theaters in North America. At least 7.5 million viewers flocked to the movie theaters to watch the final chapter of the trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    For a time, the names of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and Orion Pictures kept spreading around the world.


    The former has aroused enthusiastic responses all over the world because of the two films "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Rider of the Two Towers".


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", which will be released overseas, has naturally attracted countless media attention.


    The same is true, as well as Orion Pictures.


    With "Ice Age", "X-Men", "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring", "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", "Tomb Raider", "Rush Hour", "American Pie", "Spider Heroes" and other films were released.


    There is no doubt that the brand of Orion Films has not only been erected, but also has accumulated many movie fans all over the world.


    Although "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" will be released simultaneously in more than 70 countries and regions overseas next weekend.


    But at this time, a group of media from overseas countries have already set their sights on "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and Orion Pictures.


    "Three films, three times caused a large-scale movie viewing wave, even if it is placed in Hollywood, it is an event that is enough to be recorded in history."


    "However, the production companies of these three films are not the Hollywood giants we are familiar with, but Orion Films, the third tier of Hollywood."


    A report from Canada''s "North American Times".


    "The box office performance of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" may surpass the previous "Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", ranking second in the global box office list. If you add the first "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" " box office.


    In this way, all three films are within the top ten of the global box office rankings, which is a brilliance that no one has ever achieved. "


    A report from Japan''s Asahi Shimbun.


    "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" not only created a miracle, but also saved New Zealand''s tourism industry."


    "The Queen should award Ryan Gosling and Peter Jackson a medal."


    This is a report from a major New Zealand newspaper.


    However, what makes people speechless is that the current queen of New Zealand.


    It is prepared to say that she is a queen of England, and is nominally the queen of the sixteen countries of the Commonwealth of Nations.


    Among them is New Zealand.


    Also, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grena Dins, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu.


    Counting Britain and New Zealand, there are exactly sixteen countries.


    These countries are only some of the fifty-three countries in the Commonwealth of Nations.


    (Although the British economy is in decline, its influence cannot be underestimated.)


    Before it was released in overseas countries and regions, the film has already caused a huge response, which shows the popularity of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    A group of overseas cinema companies even provided most of their screens and auditoriums for the public screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    The hot discussion in the media of overseas countries gradually spread back to North America.


    As a result, the popularity of films continues to increase, forcing theater companies to increase the scale of screenings and film scheduling rates again.


    The box office trend of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" on Sunday did not show the expected decline.


    Among the 4058 movie theaters in North America, the box office was 41.21 million US dollars in a single day.


    In just three days, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" accumulated a box office of 11.7 billion U.S. dollars, becoming the second film in North America to break the 100 million U.S. dollar box office in the first weekend.


    That''s just a few million dollars shy of the $1.3 billion record set by "Spider-Man" last November.


    At this time, all the Hollywood film companies are well aware that in the absence of major commercial films released in May, the box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" has become a big hit, and there is no way to stop it.


    What''s more, "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" directed by George Lucas chose to stagger the schedule in May.


    Only three films will be released in North America next week, one of which is "Infidelity" released by 20th Century Fox. The investment of the entire film is only 5 million U.S. dollars, and it will be released on demand on Wednesday.


    There is also "Damn", which is a horror Hong Kong film.


    The last one, "The Newcomer", is a low-cost comedy film produced by Sony Pictures, with an investment of only 13 million US dollars.


    There''s no way any of these films could stand up to The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.


    "It''s a film full of surprises."


    Inside Lucasfilm, George Lucas put down the newspaper in his hand, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "It seems that there will be a good show on next year''s Oscars."


    He is very aware of the face of the academy. While he hates commercial films, he also wants to increase the ratings. He keeps talking about art and fairness, but he is constantly influenced by external factors.


    Simply disgusting.


    However, what they are about to face is "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", as well as the accumulated influence of the two global blockbuster films "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers".


    Think of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" with a global box office of 96.8 billion US dollars, and "The Lord of the Rings: The Trooper of the Two Towers" with a global box office of 10.2 billion US dollars.


    There is also the $11.7 billion box office in the first weekend of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" in three days.


    George Lucas seemed to see the old men of the academic school, and finally lowered his proud head helplessly, and even talked about the ugly face when he talked about "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    It''s a pity that his relationship with the college is not good, or it is very stiff, otherwise he could go over and make fun of it.


    "3D animated feature film."


    After lunch, sitting in the lounge, Sofia Coppola held a list of film release times and said to Ryan: "The release time of "Robot Adventure" is the 31st of this month."


    "Do you think this 3D animated feature film can reach the level of "Ice Age"!"


    Many people in Orion Films have seen the internal test screening of "Robot Adventure", and they feel that it is not bad.


    But it depends on how the box office is.


    "It''s hard." Ryan shook his head and said, "Not every animation studio can be like Pixar Animation Studios."


    "Compared to "Robot Adventure", I am more looking forward to the release of "Ice Age 2" next year."


    How much did the original Robot Adventures gross?


    Ryan doesn''t remember very clearly, it doesn''t seem to be a big-selling 3D animation feature film.


    Of course, with the production level of Blue Sky Studio, basically it will not hit the street.


    Instead, the original 3D animated feature film was a success.


    It''s just not as good as "Ice Age".


    Sofia Coppola nodded thoughtfully and said, "So you''ve been planning to get DreamWorks Animation?"


    "This is obviously easy to see." Ryan said very seriously: "Blue Sky Studios is limited in scale, Pixar Animation Studios has a long-term distribution agreement with Disney, and wants to **** Pixar Animation Studios from Disney. Not an easy task."


    "DreamWorks Animation is our best bet right now."


    Orion Pictures has been in constant contact with Jeffrey Katzenberg, and even revealed its intention to acquire.


    It''s just that Jeffrey Katzenberg only agreed to continue to cooperate with Orion Films, and he didn''t mention the topic of acquisition at all.


    In addition, he single-mindedly promoted the listing of DreamWorks Animation Studio.


    In this way he can maximize his profits.


    "Of course, Blue Sky Studio also has its own advantages." He seemed to emphasize something specially.


    In the previous life, there were not many 3D animation feature films produced by Blue Sky Studio The investment in each film was not very high, and there were very few projects with an investment of 100 million US dollars.


    What is surprising is that almost all the 3D animation feature films produced by Blue Sky Studio have achieved success, and none of them hit the box office.


    The fifth film in the "Ice Age" series, and it didn''t fail.


    Although, the North American box office of this sequel 3D animated feature film is not ideal, with a box office of only 64.06 million US dollars.


    However, the overseas box office reached 34.4 billion U.S. dollars, and the global box office reached 40.8 billion U.S. dollars, while the production cost of the entire film was only 10.5 billion U.S. dollars.


    From a commercial point of view, this 3D animation feature film has not failed, but has been successful.


    This is the unique working spirit and philosophy of Blue Sky Studio.


    It was Disney who really made Blue Sky Studios decline. After Twentieth Century Fox was acquired, Disney first chose to hide Blue Sky Studios, and finally chose to close them down.


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    "Of course it would be best if you could buy Pixar Animation Studios."


    If there is a chance to buy Pixar Animation Studios, Ryan will definitely not hesitate.


    The premise is that Steve - Jobs can offer a reasonable price, rather than the lion''s mouth.


    In fact, the biggest problem in buying Pixar Animation Studios was not the agreement between Pixar Animation Studios and Disney, nor the obstruction from Disney, but Steve Jobs.


    Based on what Ryan knew about Steve Jobs, he would not only open his mouth, but would even make demands other than money.


    Such as Apple shares or Orion Pictures shares and so on.


    "Pixar Animation Studios!"


    Sofia Coppola shook her head, and said very directly: "Disney will not allow other Hollywood film companies to easily buy Pixar Animation Studios."


    Once the Pixar animation studio is lost, it will be no less than a disaster for Disney, and it will even cause Disney to lose its share in the animated feature film market.


    Therefore, in the previous life, Disney would rather agree to Steve Jobs'' sky-high acquisition fees and shares, and gritted his teeth to buy Pixar Animation Studios.


    Ryan shrugged helplessly. He naturally knew that Disney would not let other Hollywood film companies easily buy Pixar Animation Studios.


    "By the way." Sofia Coppola seemed to suddenly remember something, and said, "Ivanka, she wants to find a part-time job."


    "Ivanka?" Ryan looked at Sofia Coppola suspiciously.


    The name seemed familiar to him, but he couldn''t remember who it was.


    "Ivanka-***." Sofia Coppola introduced, "Her father is the owner of a real estate company, you have seen it."


    "Donald-***!" Ryan suddenly remembered who Ivanka-*** was, his face became very strange and said: "The tallest building in New York?"


    After 9/11, facing the collapse of the World Trade Center in New York.


    Donald - *** has boasted that he owns the tallest building in New York, which has been criticized by the media.


    Ryan had met Donald��*** a few times, and that was very much in his character.


    "Yes." Sofia Coppola nodded somewhat helplessly.


    Apparently she also knew about Donald-***''s various behaviors.


    "You can arrange a lighter part-time job for her."


    After Ryan finished speaking, he thought for a while, and said again: "You can ask her opinion."


    Compared with Donald-***, Ivanka-*** is much smarter.


    Thinking of the report about Ivanka-*** in her previous life, Ryan had to admit that she was indeed very capable.


    She has worked odd jobs as a model since high school and has hosted the Miss Teen America pageant.


    After graduating from university, she joined the *** group, then became an adviser to the White House, and was among the list of new World Bank presidents that the United States plans to nominate.


    Although she has the support and influence of Donald-***, Ivanka-*** herself is also very capable.


    Inside Pixar Animation Studios, John Lasseter, Graham Waters, Andrew Stanton and others are working hard to produce a 3D animated feature film about the ocean.


    After watching the production progress of "Finding Nemo" for a while, Steve-Jobs looked up at Graham-Waters and asked, "It is said that Orion Pictures plans to shoot a feature-length animated film with real-time motion capture technology?"


    The director of "Finding Nemo" stopped his work and said very seriously: "It''s not difficult to shoot real-time motion capture technology."


    "Many special effects studios in Hollywood have real-time motion capture technology."


    "For example, Weta Studio''s real-time motion capture technology works very well."


    Graham-Walters turned to John Lasseter and said, "We also have some technical co-locations with Weta Studios."


    John Lasseter nodded, and said, "Weta Studio''s technology is really good, especially in motion capture, which is better than Industrial Light & Magic and the digital field."


    "As for real-time motion capture technology, it''s hard to say, and..."


    He hesitated for a moment, "If it were a project of Chris Welch and Blue Sky Studios, maybe this would be a pioneering work."


    "But Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks don''t know what an animated feature film is."


    John Lasseter said meaningfully: "Technology is not everything."


    "John is right." As the director of "Finding Nemo", Andrew Stanton agreed: "The real-time motion capture technology only looks very good, and no one can guarantee the specifics."


    For Pixar Animation Studios, real-time motion capture technology is not new, even very familiar.


    Real-time motion capture technology can indeed bring technical advantages, but once a successful 3D animation feature film is not only technical.


    "Chris Witch and Blue Sky Studios will release "Ice Age 2" next year. This sequel 3D animated feature film is our biggest competitor." Andrew Stanton changed his voice, talking about Blue Sky Studios and "Ice Age 2". Ice Age 2" above.


    The release time of "Finding Nemo" is probably next year''s summer file, and the release date of "Ice Age 2" is also expected to be included in the summer file.


    In this way, the two 3D animation feature films will become the biggest competitors.


    Hearing the name of Blue Sky Studios, Steve Jobs couldn''t help but think of the scene when "Ice Age" was released, almost a replica of the second Pixar animation studio.


    There is also Ryan Gosling and Orion Pictures, Blue Sky Studios with the support of the two, if it is not too small, I am afraid that it will become Pixar''s biggest opponent.


    Even, it can compete with Pixar Animation Studios.


    "What''s going on with Disney?" Steve Jobs asked suddenly about Disney.


    The development of Pixar Animation Studios has not been smooth sailing.


    The biggest problem right now is from the partner Disney.


    Don''t look at the successive successes of "Toy Story", "A Bug''s Life", "Toy Story 2", and "Monsters, Inc" produced by Pixar Animation Studios.


    Among them, "Toy Story" has a global box office of 394 million US dollars, "A Bug''s Life" has a global box office of 363 million US dollars, "Toy Story 2" has a global box office of 497 million US dollars, and "Monsters, Inc" has a global box office of 579 million US dollars.


    Pixar Animation Studios can make a lot of money.


    However, the actual income of Pixar Animation Studios is far less than imagined, and Disney intercepts most of the benefits.


    This is what Steve Jobs was most dissatisfied with.


    "Disney agreed to reduce the distribution percentage." John Lasseter said with a dissatisfied look: "But Disney has been unwilling to back down on peripheral copyrights."


    Any Hollywood practitioner knows that the main source of income for a 3D animation feature film is not the box office, but various peripheral copyright income.


    This is the profit focus of 3D animated feature films.


    But Pixar Studios can only get a small part of peripheral copyright income.


    Steve Jobs frowned and said, "Get in touch with other Hollywood studios."


    "If Disney still refuses to budge, then we can only find a new distribution company."


    The cooperation agreement between Pixar Animation Studios and Disney has three remaining film distribution contracts that have not been fulfilled.


    Even with "Finding Nemo" to be released next year and "The Incredibles" which has just started production, and a 3D animation feature film, the two parties can terminate their cooperation.


    Prior to this, Pixar Animation Studios needed to find a new distribution company to replace Disney.


    "The focus is on Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox, and Paramount." Steve Jobs quickly made a decision.


    Pixar Animation Studios needs a Hollywood giant with the support of a media group, and Orion Pictures obviously does not have the support of a media group. Sony Pictures not only keeps fighting among themselves, but also ranks at the bottom among Hollywood giants. Changing owners many times is also not a good choice.


    "I think Orion Films can also focus on it."


    John Lasseter intervened, saying, "The box-office success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Spider-Man speaks volumes about Orion Pictures'' distribution capabilities."


    "Ryan Gosling''s ambition will not be satisfied with just becoming a publisher." Steve Jobs said coldly.


    Several people subconsciously shut their mouths.


    After all, Steve Jobs is the boss of Pixar Animation Studios.


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    For the distributor of Pixar Animation Studios, a group of Hollywood film companies are very interested.


    Including Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, Paramount, Warner Bros., several Hollywood giants, as well as a number of second-tier film companies.


    The same goes for Orion Pictures.


    It is said that when Michael Eisner knew about it, he was furious and even publicly accused Steve Jobs.


    The conflict between the two became more acute.


    Hearing the news, Ryan just smiled and didn''t pay much attention.


    Whether it''s Michael Eisner or Steve Jobs'' character and behavior, they are all very strong.


    If nothing else, it''s almost impossible for Steve Jobs to renew his contract with Disney.


    Of course, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Warner Bros. and other Hollywood giants may not be easy to obtain the distribution rights of Pixar Animation Studios for a long time.


    According to the development trajectory of the previous life, until 2006, Pixar Animation Studios had not confirmed a new distributor.


    In other words, Ryan and Orion Pictures don''t need to worry at all.


    Besides, there''s no use in worrying.


    Before the agreement between Pixar Animation Studios and Disney expired, Steve Jobs would not easily sign a long-term distribution cooperation agreement with any film company.


    When Hollywood film companies set their sights on Pixar Animation Studios, Ryan and the "Spider-Man 3" crew arrived in Wellington, New Zealand, and came to check into the hotel.


    Accompanying them are several members of the crew of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    On Friday, Orion Films will hold an overseas premiere in Wellington, New Zealand.


    "Honorary citizen!"


    Looking at Peter Jackson in front of him, Ryan sat on the sofa, touched his chin with his hand, and asked, "I''m an honorary citizen of New Zealand!"


    "Yes." Peter Jackson nodded seriously, and said, "This is an invitation personally sent by Governor Sylvia Ross Cartwright, and she hopes you can agree."


    New Zealand has no president, only a governor-general and a prime minister.


    Among them, the prime minister is the head of the entire country, and the governor has no real power.


    New Zealand is a country of the Commonwealth of Nations, and the queen is still nominally the supreme head of the country. The queen will appoint a governor to represent her position in New Zealand. Both the queen and the governor are symbolic and do not hold real power.


    The Governor-General of New Zealand is often seen as the nominal head of state.


    "Ryan, I think you can agree."


    After listening for a while, Sofia Coppola suddenly interrupted and said, "Although the Governor-General has no real power in New Zealand, Sylvia Ross Cartwright herself is very influential in the New Zealand judicial system."


    Sylvia Ross-Cartwright is a judge by training, and she was New Zealand''s first female judge.


    In 1981 she became New Zealand''s first female judge.


    In 1989, she was appointed the first female Chief Judge of the District Court in New Zealand history.


    In 1993 she became the first female High Court judge.


    In 1995, she became Chief Justice of New Zealand.


    It can be said that her connections are all over the New Zealand judicial system.


    "This is of great help to Orion Films'' investment in New Zealand." She reminded.


    As an outsider, Orion Pictures often needs to learn to compromise and cooperate.


    Facing Sylvia Rose Cartwright''s invitation, do it well and agree.


    "This matter can be regarded as one of the publicity topics of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Peter Jackson also hoped that Ryan would agree.


    What''s more, this matter itself is a matter of mutual benefit.


    "Okay, I can agree." Ryan only hesitated for a moment, then nodded and agreed.


    There''s no downside for him to be an honorary citizen of New Zealand, and there''s even some unexpected perks for him.


    Besides, this is also a way of publicity and a cooperative attitude in the future.


    With the big sales of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", a large number of tourists have been brought to New Zealand.


    The tourism project that Orion Films has cooperated with the New Zealand government has directly become a popular attraction and can bring a steady stream of income.


    The success of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" will once again bring more overseas tourists to New Zealand.


    Even, from the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Lord of the Rings: The Rider of the Two Towers", and "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    New Zealand has become a world-renowned tourist resort from an ordinary South Pacific country.


    These are the credits of the above three films.


    In less than three years, tourism has become one of New Zealand''s main development directions, and Orion Films has played an important role.


    There is also a studio built in Wellington, which will become the main shooting location of Orion Films, which will undoubtedly drive the economic development of New Zealand.


    Sylvia Ross-Cartwright''s invitation to Ryan to become an honorary citizen of New Zealand is a manifestation of deepening cooperation between the two parties.


    However, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" released in North America ushered in the first working day.


    On Monday, the box office of the film began to decline, with a single-day box office of 18.56 million US dollars.


    Even on a weekday, the film grossed nearly $20 million.


    It again earned $16.57 million at the box office on Tuesday, $13.52 million on Wednesday, and $12.21 million on Friday.


    After four working days, a total of 60.86 million US dollars was earned at the box office.


    The North American box office of the film has accumulated as much as 17.8 billion U.S. dollars.


    On Friday, Orion Films hosted a grand premiere in Wellington, New Zealand.


    For a while, Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, was filled with thousands of people, with more than 100,000 people participating, which was even more sensational than North America.


    Including hundreds of media reporters from North America, Qiqi pointed the photographic equipment at Ryan and New Zealand Governor Sylvia Ross Cartwright on the stage.


    "It is a great honor that Mr. Ryan Gosling can lead the crew to New Zealand again."


    Sylvia Ross Cartwright stood in front of the microphone and said excitedly: "From the filming of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", to the landing of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy in New Zealand, to the completion of the studio of Orion Pictures, .��


    "New Zealand has become the main shooting location of Orion Films, and at the same time, it has attracted a large number of overseas film crews to film and shoot, as well as countless tourists from overseas."


    "Today, he came to New Zealand again with "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."


    Having said that, Sylvia Ross Cartwright focused on Ryan and continued, "On behalf of the New Zealand government, I have decided that Mr. Ryan Gosling will officially become an honorary citizen of New Zealand from now on..."


    In an instant, there was applause from below.


    Many people had excited expressions on their faces and couldn''t help shouting loudly.


    Obviously, I strongly agree with the decision of the New Zealand government and Governor Sylvia Ross Cartwright.


    Even, sincerely happy.


    Although the director of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is Peter Jackson, UU Reading is the one who shot "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Lord of the Rings: The Knight of the Two Towers", "The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" three classic films.


    However, the entire project was originally planned by Ryan himself. First, he bought the copyright of the original book adaptation and the distribution rights of the film, and then decided to direct Peter-Jackson, take a stake in Weta Studios, set the shooting location in New Zealand, and cooperate with the New Zealand government. Develop tourism projects.


    As a result, a large number of jobs and overseas tourists have been brought.


    Since the release of the first "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring", the number of inbound tourists to New Zealand has grown at a rate of 3.5% every year for more than two years.


    About 10 per cent of those tourists said they were influenced by the movie to travel to New Zealand.


    Tourism New Zealand estimates that there will be three films: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Rider of the Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.


    Over a three-year global run, it could boost New Zealand''s tourism industry by NZ$1.8 billion ($11.5 billion).


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    After the premiere, Ryan returned to the studio to prepare for the filming of "Spider-Man 3".


    The crew of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" embarked on a European promotional tour.


    During the period, the North American weekend box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" is still very strong.


    It earned $21.01 million at the box office on Friday, $17.24 million on Saturday, and $16.55 million on Sunday.


    After three working days, it earned a total of 54.8 million US dollars at the box office.


    The cumulative box office of the film in North America reached 233 million US dollars.


    Since there are more than 70 countries and regions where the film is released overseas, only an approximate box office figure can be obtained in a short period of time.


    However, even if it is only the approximate box office calculated by preliminary statistics, it is still as high as 230 million US dollars.


    So far, the film''s global box office has reached 433 million US dollars.


    In addition, there are still quite a few countries and regions that have not been released.


    It can be predicted that the overseas box office performance of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" will exceed the North American box office by a large margin.


    While "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" swept the box office markets in many countries around the world, it was located in the newly built studio in Wellington, and gradually became lively.


    At the gate of the factory area, Natalie Portman parked the car, took a beautiful handbag, and walked into the studio.


    "Hi, Natalie."


    "you are getting more beautiful."


    Along the way, many crew members greeted Natalie Portman with a very warm attitude.


    Natalie Portman nodded with a smile, and responded, "Thank you for your compliment, Thiel."


    After contacting the film crew twice, it is obvious that she is very popular and is very familiar with many staff members.


    "Natalie, why are you here?"


    When she walked outside the office area, she met the assistant director Andrews-Smith.


    Looking at Andrews-Smith, Natalie-Portman stopped, shrugged her shoulders and said, "There are gossip reporters everywhere downstairs in the hotel. It''s not as relaxed as the studio."


    As she spoke, she pointed to the office area and asked, "Is Ryan there?"


    Andrews-Smith nodded and said, "He should be talking about things in the office now, you can go find him yourself."


    At that moment, Natalie Portman said thank you and walked towards the office area.


    Not long after, she came outside Ryan''s temporary office. Natalie Portman knocked lightly on the door, and then opened the door and walked in.


    "The character setting of Hellboy is different from that of Blade, and the overall visual effect does not need to be full of darkness and blood."


    In the office, Ryan and Kevin Fitch had just finished discussing the shooting plan of "Spider-Man 3", and then they talked about "Hellboy".


    Marvel Pictures initially reached a cooperation agreement with Heiman Comics, planning to bring "Hellboy" to the screen.


    "The "Blade Runner" sequel film can continue to be shot in the style of an R-rated film, but "Hellboy" must avoid becoming an R-rated film."


    The original two "Hellboy" ratings were PG-13, and the third one was R.


    Ryan also didn''t want to turn Hellboy into an R-rated movie.


    PG-13 rating is the mainstream of superhero movies.


    Seeing that it was Natalie-Portman walking in, Ryan nodded to her. The two had already made an appointment to have lunch together.


    Natalie Portman greeted several people in the office, and then sat down quietly, without any intention of stepping forward to disturb.


    "The shooting style of this film must not only restore the characters in the comics, but also not have too much dark style." Ryan said seriously.


    There are not a few superhero movies in the dark style of previous lives, some successful and some failed.


    In Ryan''s view, most superhero movies that bring a dark style have nothing wrong with themselves.


    Similar to the "Batman" dark trilogy produced by Warner Bros. in the past, it is a classic success story.


    The achievements of the original Dark Trilogy are, to some extent, almost comparable to the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.


    However, the film style of the "Batman" Dark Trilogy is too dark, and once integrated into the Justice League, it is simply a disaster.


    In contrast, the superhero films produced by Marvel Pictures try to avoid dark styles.


    Unless it is some superhero characters who are determined not to join the Avengers plan, or some less important third- and fourth-line superhero characters, the dark style will generally not be taken away.


    "Okay, let''s stop here for now."


    "Give me the list of director candidates later."


    Looking at the time, it was almost noon, and Ryan asked everyone to go to eat first.


    At this time Sophia Coppola came in, first glanced at Natalie Portman, then pointed to the downstairs and said: "Keira Knightley is downstairs, she wants to see you. "


    Keira Knightley!


    "Okay, let her in," Ryan said.


    "Why is she here?" Natalie Portman frowned.


    Hearing this, Ryan turned around and looked at Natalie-Portman strangely and said, "She seems to be your friend."


    "It''s up to me to ask you that question."


    Natalie Portman curled her lips and said nothing.


    Her relationship with Keira Knightley was a bit complicated.


    At first, Keira Knightley was just her stand-in, but because of the incident at the banquet, she and Keira Knightley suddenly became close, and they could be regarded as good friends.


    However, this is Hollywood full of temptation and betrayal.


    Even your best friend may choose to betray you for profit, or even stab you in the back.


    This is also the reason why almost every Hollywood star has a group of friends.


    They would rather be friends with a group of vampires than be wary of those around them all the time.


    Walking outside the office, Keira Knightley hesitated for a moment before stepping into the office.


    When she saw Natalie-Portman, she froze for a moment, then immediately smiled and said hello, "Hi, Natalie."


    "Just now I was thinking of inviting you to dinner."


    Natalie-Portman glanced at her indifferently. Keira-Knightley obviously wore light makeup, and her clothes were also carefully selected. She wore a pair of **** black silk on her legs and a pair of high-heeled shoes under her feet. She looked , her whole body is full of **** temptation.


    "I remember when I called the day before yesterday, you should still be in New York." Natalie Portman said almost gritting her teeth.


    Hearing the tone full of gunpowder, Ryan coughed lightly, looked at Keira Knightley in front of him, and asked very directly: "Kayla, do you have anything to do with me?"


    "I heard that you are preparing for a project about pirates." Keira Knightley looked at Ryan and said, "If possible, can you give me a chance to audition?"


    Items about pirates!


    Natalie Portman''s complexion became uneasy, and her eyes were fixed on Keira Knightley. During the phone call the day before yesterday, he inadvertently brought up the topic of the pirate project. At that time, Keira Knightley Terri said nothing.


    It has only been more than a day, and she took the initiative to come to the door. What does this mean?


    Ryan glanced at Natalie Portman, seeing that her face was not very good-looking, he couldn''t help shaking his head and said: "This project has not been formally prepared yet."


    "Of course, if you''re interested, I''ll ask the crew to send you an audition invitation."


    It seems that the heroine of this film in the previous life was Keira Knightley.


    Keira-Knightley smiled, blinked and said, "Thank you, Ryan."


    Natalie-Portman''s face became even uglier. In front of her, Keira-Knightley almost took off her clothes naked.


    "Damn bitch."


    Natalie Portman cursed secretly, stood up blankly, and said to Keira Knightley, "I need to talk to you alone."


    "Okay." Keira Knightley agreed with a smile.


    The two of them came downstairs to the office together.


    Natalie-Portman stopped in her tracks looked at Keira-Knightley coldly and said, "What exactly do you want?"


    "What are you doing?" Keira Knightley said in a mocking tone, "Didn''t you already see it!"


    "I just wanted to make a deal, a deal that''s very common in Hollywood."


    Hearing this, Natalie Portman suddenly laughed, "Ryan won''t be interested in you."


    "A little underage girl!"


    "It''s just ridiculous."


    After speaking, she went upstairs without hesitation.


    From what she knew about Ryan, even if Keira Knightley stripped naked, he wouldn''t be interested in an underage girl.


    Keira Knightley''s face changed for a while, she stared at Natalie Portman''s back without saying a word.


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    "Keira Knightley!"


    "Future English Rose!"


    Natalie Portman returned to the office, came to sit beside Ryan, and said with a very ugly face: "She is simply a thief."


    Looking at the aggrieved Natalie Portman, Ryan shrugged his shoulders and said very calmly: "It''s normal, few people can refuse the temptation of Hollywood."


    Since Keira-Knightley left the crew, she has not developed very well, and has been staying in the UK, naturally yearning for Hollywood.


    While in the UK, she starred first in a low-budget British horror film and then in a British romance film.


    The investment of this film is only 3.5 million pounds, which is only a low-cost film in Hollywood.


    But the box office of this film is not bad. North America alone has received a box office of 32.54 million U.S. dollars, and the box office of the UK has also reached 16.59 million U.S. dollars.


    The overseas box office of the film is as high as 44.04 million U.S. dollars, and the global box office is as high as 76.58 million U.S. dollars.


    Unfortunately, the heroine in this film is not Keira �C Knightley, she is only an important supporting actress, the heroine is Parminder �C Nagra, a native British actress.


    Of course, with the help of the release this time, she barely gained some fame, and she had a plan to stay in Hollywood and develop.


    This is how the scene just now happened.


    Natalie-Portman sighed, her complexion improved a lot, and she said, "I''ve known for a long time that she has always wanted to come to Hollywood to develop."


    "I just didn''t expect that she would do this."


    If she hadn''t mentioned the pirate project to Keira Knightley, what happened just now would not have happened.


    Natalie Portman didn''t regret it, but felt that she had been deceived and hurt, and that she was played by an underage girl.


    "Okay, let''s change the subject."


    "Shall we try New Zealand''s local specialty seafood? Or go for Mexican food!"


    Ryan didn''t want to dwell on it, and he wasn''t interested in Keira Knightley.


    Calculated according to the normal age, Keira Knightley is only seventeen years old, not yet the legal age of majority.


    "Whatever you want." Natalie Portman seemed to have no appetite.


    "Then choose Mexican food." Ryan made a decision directly, pulled Natalie-Portman and walked out of the office, "It will make you have a big appetite."


    Known for its sour, spicy and tangy flavors, Mexican food is great for whetting your appetite.


    On the way from the office area to the studio, Keira Knightley kept her expression as calm as possible and forgot about Natalie Portman''s taunt just now.


    Although she knew that this matter could not be turned over casually, and even her relationship with Natalie-Portman could only end here.


    But she doesn''t regret it, if it were another person, she would also make the same choice as her.


    Even if it''s just a chance to audition, it will still be the case.


    Walking out of the studio gate, Keira-Knightley couldn''t help being stunned for a moment. A group of entertainment reporters suddenly poured out of the originally quiet gate.


    "How did these guys come here?" She seemed a little puzzled.


    Obviously, these entertainment reporters are not here for her, but following Natalie Portman.


    However, Keira Knightley, who just walked out of the studio, was still surrounded by many entertainment reporters.


    "Excuse me, Miss Keira Knightley, are you coming to New Zealand to visit Miss Natalie Portman?"


    An entertainment reporter not only recognized Keira Knightley''s name, but also asked loudly, "Are you planning to participate in the filming in New Zealand?"


    As a stand-in for Padm��-Amidala Queen Natalie-Portman, and as a good friend, it was released in April and achieved good box office results.


    So Keira Knightley is not a stranger in the eyes of entertainment reporters.


    "Yes, I''m here to see Natalie."


    At this point, Keira Knightley smiled and continued: "However, I will not participate in the filming."


    "Of course I just talked to director Ryan Gosling for a while, and I got an audition opportunity."


    Opportunity to audition!


    Is it a new project from Orion Films? Or the next film that Ryan Gosling plans to prepare!


    The eyes of the entertainment reporters suddenly brightened, and they continued to ask: "Excuse me, Ms. Keira-Knightley, can you tell me the details of the project?"


    Keira-Knightley shook her head and said: "Sorry, I can''t disclose any details until I have been notified by the crew."


    She is very smart, so naturally she won''t talk nonsense.


    Normally, there are no secrets in Hollywood. The script of any project will be circulated in the hands of many actors, directors, and producers. There is no need to keep the details secret.


    In reality, however, very few specific details of the project have been leaked.


    This is also one of the rules of Hollywood. Casual disclosure of specific details of the project will cause the rejection of the entire Hollywood crew.


    Besides, Keira Knightley didn''t know too many details at all.


    "So what do you think about this audition?" A little disappointed, another entertainment reporter asked again.


    "I will show my best form." Keira Knightley said with a very serious expression: "Try to pass the audition process for the crew."


    After speaking, Keira Knightley did not continue to answer questions, but got into a white car and left.


    Looking at the entertainment reporters outside, Keira-Knightley showed a smile, even if she failed the audition in the future, she could still get a good publicity.


    At least it won''t be a waste of time.


    Local entertainment reporters in New Zealand and North American entertainment reporters are better off.


    After all, Keira-Knightley is not very well-known, and Orion Films has a lot of new projects in the pipeline, so it is not a big news.


    But for the British journalists, they seem to see in their eyes that Hollywood is about to give birth to another English rose.


    In the UK, which is still in the middle of the night, many websites have updated the news about Keira Knightley, who is about to audition for a new project of Orion Films.


    Moreover, he gave a brief introduction to several projects that Orion Films is preparing, and guessed that Keira Knightley would participate in the audition for that crew.


    Soon, North American websites and media forwarded relevant reports.


    It has to be said that in just half a year, with the global sales of Orion Films, any topic about Orion Films can easily attract the attention of the media and the public.


    Many tabloids and lace news even speculated whether Ryan had a new love, and even pointed out that he was dating an underage girl.


    Ryan and Natalie-Portman returned from a good Mexican meal and continued to devote themselves to the crew work without paying attention to these at all.


    It wasn''t until the next morning that Ryan got a call from Keira Knightley apologizing and explaining.


    In fact, she never imagined that just an invitation for an audition would turn into gossip or even dating an underage girl.


    "Sorry, Ryan, I had no idea it was going to turn out like this."


    On the phone, Keira Knightley rubbed her forehead and said in a low voice, "I will clarify."


    Hearing Keira Knightley''s explanation, Ryan was speechless, "Call Helen, and she will tell you what to do."


    "Don''t worry about anything else, it''s just some gossip news."


    For the slander in the tabloids, Ryan has long been used to it, and he doesn''t even bother to pay attention to it.


    Besides, with his reputation as a playboy, the more he explained, the darker he would become.


    Seeing Ryan put down the phone, Natalie Portman said with certainty, "She must have done it on purpose."


    News hype like this is just commonplace in Hollywood.


    In order to become famous, many actresses often direct and act in various scandals by themselves.


    Such things are common.


    Of course, if it is placed on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, it may become a negative scandal.


    But in Hollywood, there is no problem, and you can even become famous quickly.


    "Natalie, calm down."


    Ryan stood up, stretched, and said, "Kayla didn''t have to do that."


    "The result of doing so will only be counterproductive."


    Keira - Knightley''s goal is to get the heroine of the pirate project, not just a hype, or to discredit Ryan.


    This approach is not in her interest.


    Even, it will only cause Ryan''s dissatisfaction, thus losing the audition opportunity he just got.

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    Keira-Knightley''s impact was far less than she expected. Only a few days passed, and the media quickly shifted their attention.


    The media and the public will not keep following the reports on the gossip.


    What''s more, this incident itself was fabricated by the media without any substantive content. Unless there are serious reports in the future, it will be difficult to keep attracting attention.


    At the same time, this incident did not affect the preparations for the "Spider-Man 3" crew.


    It''s just that the crew''s official start-up time was a few days later than originally scheduled.


    It''s not from the crew, it''s from the studio.


    Since the studio had just been built, and Orion Pictures had no experience in managing a studio, some minor problems were inevitable. In addition, the crew of "Spider-Man 3" was the first crew to move in, so some time was delayed.


    It wasn''t until the end of May that the crew officially started.


    It''s not the same as the last shooting process.


    This time Ryan did not shoot the exterior first, but started shooting directly from the studio scene, which is also the normal shooting process of Hollywood crews.


    "Stop, James, what you did just now was wrong."


    "Natalie, your expression is not lost enough, do it again."


    "Props group, come over with a new one immediately."


    The crew and actors quickly felt that Ryan''s shooting requirements this time were obviously much stricter than before.


    Many shots that could pass before were still stopped by him, resulting in continuous shooting.


    It took a whole morning to shoot just one scene between Tobey Maguire and Natalie Portman, and Ryan still felt unsatisfied.


    This is just a shot of two people meeting, which looks very simple.


    But Ryan asked Natalie Portman to show a smile while also expressing the inner disappointment in the character setting.


    In this way, it is quite a challenge for Natalie Portman who has been in the commercial crew.


    Seeing that Natalie Portman''s state seemed to be much worse than before, Ryan shook his head helplessly, stood up from the position of the monitor, walked into the set, and came to Toby-Marie In front of Quill and Natalie-Portman.


    "Toby, you had a little problem just now. First of all, you are a Spider-Man respected by New Yorkers. On the other hand, you are in a relationship crisis with your girlfriend." Ryan said gesturing.


    "Complicated feelings!" Toby Maguire rubbed his temples.


    Now he needs to get rid of the influence of the previous Spider-Man role and enter a new Spider-Man''s inner world.


    "Yes, you can show some complex inner world properly."


    After finishing speaking, Ryan turned and looked at Natalie Portman, and said, "Natalie, the emotions you expressed are not strong enough."


    "Imagine that after you get on the Broadway stage of your dreams, what awaits you is ridicule and dismissal from the audience, and your boyfriend Spiderman''s popularity is booming, but he can''t understand what you need deep in your heart."


    Ryan did not directly tell Natalie-Portman what to do, but she needs to understand it herself, so as to achieve the desired effect.


    Anyway, the shooting time of "Spider-Man 3" is very abundant, and he has enough patience.


    The only troublesome thing is that Natalie Portman needs to take some time to cooperate with the Star Wars crew to promote the release of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" in July.


    Then again, Natalie Portman''s acting talent is not bad, otherwise she would not have been in the independent film circle in her previous life.


    In her previous life, Natalie Portman was known as a cool goddess of literature and art. In a sense, she is very similar to the character setting of the heroine Mary Jane.


    "Give me a few minutes, I need to find a feeling." Natalie-Portman nodded.


    "Okay, rest for ten minutes." Ryan waved to her, and then said to Toby Maguire: "You also try to find the feeling."


    After finishing speaking, Ryan did not stay on the set, but went back to sit behind the monitor, and watched the several shots just shot one by one.


    "Ryan, have you always been this strict before every shoot!"


    Not far away, a very tall blond girl, holding a stack of documents in her arms, looked at Ryan who was watching the camera carefully, and asked curiously: "I heard that general commercial film crews have relatively loose requirements for shooting. "


    "This is only a relative term. Not all commercial crews have such loose filming requirements."


    Looking at Ivanka-*** in front of her, Sofia Coppola explained: "The larger the commercial crew, the higher the director''s requirements for the actors."


    For a film with an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, how could the director relax the shooting requirements? At most, there are some details, and some requirements can be appropriately lowered.


    After all, the acting skills of most commercial actors can only be said to be so-so, and every actor cannot be required to be an acting school.


    Even, the requirements of many low-cost literary and artistic films are not so high. Directors need to consider the crew''s shooting budget, and it is impossible to burn films indefinitely.


    "I thought that only independent film crews would be very strict with actors." Ivanka-*** nodded with a half-understanding.


    She only has a little knowledge of the filming process of Hollywood crews, and many of them were heard when she was a model.


    "The independent film world is very chaotic."


    Sofia Coppola said in a reminding tone: "Not every art director will strictly require actors to shoot."


    In fact, the directing level of many art directors may not be comparable to that of ordinary commercial directors.


    It''s just that the former will add a lot of private goods to the filming, while commercial directors must strictly follow the script and plot settings, and rarely have a strong personal style.


    A film full of strong personal style can naturally win a few people''s praise for artistic aesthetics.


    Commercial films are simpler and more direct, and can be understood by most audiences.


    One is art for a very small number of people, and a popular film, which is exactly the opposite.


    Soon the crew started shooting again, and this time it was much smoother than before. After only two shots, the shot passed.


    Seeing that Ryan was not so busy, Sofia-Coppola and Ivanka-*** walked over.


    "Sit, Sophia, Ivanka."


    Ryan''s gaze stayed on Ivanka-***''s face for a while, pointed to the chair beside him, and beckoned the two of them to sit down.


    Sofia Coppola took the lead to sit down, then took out a document and read: "The Mason company in Germany will complete all our orders before the end of the year, and they will ship to Los Angeles in October, and we will order from the other side of the Pacific Ocean." A batch of porcelain will be shipped to Los Angeles at that time."


    "There is also a digital player customized from Apple, and the latest model DVD player on the market, which will also arrive around October."


    "The commemorative DVD discs of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy series and the commemorative DVD discs of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" will be in place no later than September." Ivanka-*** interjected. .


    "Very good." Ryan nodded and said, "The next public relations matters can be handed over to Nancy."


    "She is familiar with the Oscar public relations process and Academy members."


    Nancy Utley used to be one of the heads of Fox Searchlight, and she has been in the independent film circle, and she is very familiar with the Oscar public relations process.


    Don''t look at Miramax Films and Harvey Weinstein, who are known as Oscar promoters.


    But in fact, other Hollywood film companies are not necessarily inferior to Oscar PR capabilities For example, DreamWorks has successively become the biggest winner of the Oscars. In contrast, Miramax Films has gained a lot Very few.


    The real strength of Miramax Films and Harvey Weinstein is that the entire company��s profit focus is almost all around the Oscars, and they are often willing to put down their entire net worth for a film to win.


    Few of the other studios, and the Big Six don''t pay much for the Oscars.


    Even if they can''t win, they have nothing to lose.


    Just like the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", even if there is no Oscar in March next year, it will not affect the income of Orion Pictures.


    Miramax Films is different from Harvey Weinstein. If they leave the Oscar stage, they will face no profit and losses.


    Of course, Orion Pictures has paid a large amount of public relations expenses for the impact of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" on the Oscars this time, and has already made public relations preparations in advance.


    Strictly speaking, the preparation time of Orion Films is not very sufficient. Many films will be prepared at least one year in advance in order to win Oscars.


    Major film festivals and awards from North America to Europe, etc., finally came to build momentum for the film to hit the Oscars.


    However, Orion Films also has its own advantages, that is, the investment in public relations funds is enough to make Miramax Films and Harvey Weinstein far behind.


    Oscar thought that as long as there is enough investment, there will be the desired harvest.


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    "The person in charge of the company''s public relations department just called. I hope the public relations plan can be a little more concealed, so as not to cause dissatisfaction with the college." Ivanka-*** looked at the document and said.


    Orion Pictures has prepared a large amount of public relations funds and giveaways for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    In this way, it will also bring some minor troubles, such as warnings from the academy.


    If the public relations scale is too large, it is likely to attract a warning from the academy.


    "It doesn''t matter."


    Ryan said indifferently: "There is still more than half a year before the Oscars, we don''t need to care about this."


    "What''s more, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" itself is a commercial film. As long as we don''t go too far, the academy won''t care."


    "Why?" Ivanka-*** was a little confused.


    "The academy also needs topicality and ratings." Ryan glanced at her, and then said meaningfully.


    The Oscar awards ceremony also requires various publicity and topics, which requires a large amount of public relations funds for films that want to be nominated and awarded.


    This is a win-win situation. Film companies and individuals can get awards and commercial value, while Oscar can get topic popularity and ratings.


    Otherwise, Miramax and Harvey Weinstein wouldn''t have had success over and over again.


    The most important point is that all members of the academy are beneficiaries.


    Every year at the beginning of the awards month, they will receive a bunch of gifts, ranging in value from tens of dollars to hundreds of dollars. The sum of all kinds is by no means a small amount, and many things are specially made to order, which will increase in value in the future space.


    Plus there are numerous PR banquets that they can indulge in.


    Many people here wish Orion Pictures would invest more in public relations, the better.


    "Okay, let''s continue shooting." Ryan looked at the time and asked the crew to continue shooting.


    It was not until ten o''clock in the evening that the crew began to pack up their belongings and leave.


    In the next few days of shooting, apart from Ryan''s increasingly strict requirements, other aspects were relatively smooth.


    Compared with the smooth filming of the "Spider-Man 3" crew, the North American summer vacation has entered the most intense moment.


    On May 31, "Robot Adventure" released by Orion Films and produced by Blue Sky Studio kicked off its screening.


    At the premiere, Blue Sky Studios and "Robot Adventure" caused quite a stir.


    This is the second 3D animation feature film produced by Blue Sky Studio, so whether the release of "Robot Adventure" can meet expectations is related to the future development of Blue Sky Studio.


    In other words, if the release of "Robot Adventure" is successful, Blue Sky Studios can completely stabilize the position of the three major animation studios in Hollywood.


    At the same time, Orion Pictures, which owns the cooperation between Blue Sky Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios, will become an indispensable presence in the Hollywood animation feature film market, even second only to Disney.


    However, if the film hits the box office when it is released, the stock price of Blue Sky Studios will inevitably fluctuate greatly.


    On the day of its release, "Robot Adventure" opened on a scale of 3,776 cinemas.


    On the first day of Friday, it got a box office of 9.89 million US dollars, which is not a very ideal box office result.


    Fortunately, the box office of the film rose by 56% on Saturday the next day, with a single-day box office of 15.46 million US dollars, barely meeting the expectations of Orion Pictures.


    On Sunday, the single-day box office of the film almost fell by 10 million US dollars, with a box office of 10.68 million US dollars.


    After three days in the first weekend, it earned a total of 36.04 million US dollars at the box office, grabbing the first weekly box office champion from "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King".


    At first glance, the box office of $36.04 million in the first weekend is not too high.


    It is far inferior to the first weekend box office results of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and "Spider-Man".


    But let''s not forget that the film cost only $75 million to make, and at the box office where Robot Adventures is headed, it could be a success, if not a global blockbuster.


    On the next first working day, the advantages of 3D animated feature films were fully demonstrated. For four consecutive days, the single-day box office of the film has been above 2 million US dollars, and after four working days, it has achieved 9 million US dollars.


    In the three days of the next weekend, it once again earned 21.02 million US dollars at the box office.


    As a result, the North American box office of the film reached 66.06 million U.S. dollars, and it was only a matter of time before the North American box office reached 100 million U.S. dollars.


    It is no exaggeration to say that "Robot Adventure" is very successful commercially, and even the box office revenue alone can bring a lot of profits to Orion Pictures.


    What''s more, the main source of income for a 3D animation feature film is not the box office, but various peripheral copyrights and commodities.


    With the release of the box office results of "Robot Adventure", the stock price of Blue Sky Studios ushered in a sharp rise.


    Ryan took the opportunity to ask Swift to sell some stocks, and then buy them back when the stock price of Blue Sky Studio stabilized, earning a difference in the middle price.


    By mid-June, several big-budget films were released in North America. The single-day box office of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" has fallen out of the top five, and "Robot Adventure" has also lost its weekly box office champion.


    However, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", which has been released for more than a month, has a North American box office of 320 million U.S. dollars, an overseas box office of more than 600 million U.S. dollars, and a global box office of 940 million U.S. dollars.


    Many evaluation agencies predict that the global box office of this film is likely to exceed 1.1 billion US dollars.


    The overseas box office performance of "Robot Adventure" is also very good.


    "The sales data of peripheral products of "Robot Adventure"?"


    In the studio, Natalie Portman walked over with a cup of coffee. When she came to Ryan, she glanced at the documents on the table and said, "I went to the cinema with Ivanka to watch it yesterday. , it doesn��t feel as amazing as ��Ice Age��.��


    "Robot Adventure" was released overseas in early June, including New Zealand.


    It''s just that the feeling this 3D animated feature film brings is obviously not as good as "Ice Age".


    Ryan took the coffee in Natalie Portman''s hand, lowered his head and took a sip, and said, "This 3D animated feature film is still good, but it''s not as good as "Ice Age"."


    Even in the future, none of the 3D animation feature films produced by Blue Sky Studio can compare with "Ice Age".


    On Natalie Portman''s exquisite face, she carefully put on light makeup, looking extraordinarily charming, "Is "Ice Age 2" released next year?"


    "It should be released in the summer next year." Ryan looked at Natalie-Portman and shrugged his shoulders and said, "If you are interested, you can participate in the internal screening of this film."


    Hearing this, Natalie Portman showed a charming smile and said, "I can go with you."


    In next year''s summer schedule, Orion Films will only release two films, "X-Men 2" and "Tomb Raider 3".


    In addition, there is "Ice Age 2" as a 3D animated feature film.


    Among them, "X-Men 2" and "Ice Age 2" are the key projects of Orion Pictures, while "Tomb Raider 3" has many uncertainties.


    Ryan can''t guarantee whether "Tomb Raider 3" will hit the box office.


    However, with the release of "Ice Age 2" next summer, Blue Sky Studios will usher in a glorious moment.


    And then there''s the even more brilliant Pixar Animation Studios.


    The box office of the original "Finding Nemo" is simply against the sky, with a global box office of nearly 900 million U.S. dollars, while the production cost of the film was only 94 million U.S. dollars.


    Such a box office result almost beats Blue Sky Studios and DreamWorks Animation Studios.


    At this moment, Joseph Aspmonti, the assistant director of the film crew, came over, "Natalie, you need to accept a temporary promotional interview, and it''s best to go right away."


    "No problem." Natalie Portman stood up, nodded to Ryan, and walked out of the studio.


    "Tell James to go with him." Ryan glanced at Joseph-Aspmonty and said Okay. "Joseph Aspmonti agreed, turned around and walked towards James Franco who was not far away.


    As one of the three main actors of the film, James Franco must participate in the crew''s promotional interview together.


    Not long after Joseph Aspmonty left, with the sound of high heels landing, Ivanka *** walked over, "I just called from Los Angeles, there is a young man named David Ellison Investors want to meet you."


    "He appears to have a collaborative project."


    David Ellison!


    Ryan touched his chin subconsciously, and said, "Let someone get in touch first, and see what project he wants to talk about."


    "Also, I might mention The Polar Express."


    David Ellison is very young, but his father Larry Ellison is the founder and CEO of Oracle Corporation, a world-renowned super rich man.


    Ryan remembers that David Ellison invested in many Hollywood projects in his previous life. The Sky Dance studio he founded raised up to US$350 million at one time to invest in the production of multiple films.


    It just so happens that the financing of "The Polar Express" has not been smooth, and it may be possible to get financing from David Ellison.


    As for the cooperation project that David Ellison said, just listen to it.


    The reason why David Ellison set foot in Hollywood in his previous life was mainly to make a film about air combat, which is the famous "Air Combat Heroes".


    The original version of this film made a lot of money for the North American distribution company, but he almost didn''t even get back his investment.


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    "A project about air combat?"


    Looking at the very young David Ellison opposite, Nancy Utley said with a hint of doubt in her eyes: "Are you sure it''s not about the air crash project? It''s about air combat!"


    There are many Hollywood films related to airplanes, such as "Prison in the Sky", "Air Force One" and so on, and the box office is not bad.


    However, films about air combat are relatively unpopular.


    One of the most famous "Top Gun" is the famous work of Tom Cruise.


    There are not many other air combat-themed films, and few of them are successful.


    Even the famous "Pearl Harbor", the box office performance of this film is not very good.


    What''s more, the theme of "Pearl Harbor" is a war movie, not just an air battle.


    "That''s right, it''s a film about air combat."


    David Ellison didn''t see the strangeness in Nancy Utley''s eyes. He introduced excitedly: "This filming plan is based on real events, which originated from the Royal Air Force''s first air battle defeat."


    "We will restore the most intense air combat scenes..."


    Before David Ellison could continue, Nancy Utley interrupted him, "Mr. David, you''re talking about World War I!"


    "I remember, during the First World War, there should be no jet planes?"


    It''s not just that there were no jet planes. I''m afraid there were no metal planes at that time.


    David Ellison shrugged his shoulders and said very frankly: "This will be a war between pistons and aircraft."


    "If Orion Pictures agrees to cooperate, we can jointly invest in filming and bring classic fighter jets from World War I to the screen."


    This is his biggest dream.


    To put it bluntly, David Ellison is a flying enthusiast and even has a pilot''s license.


    Of course, he has no access to active American fighter jets, and can only fly some piston planes, such as biplanes, triplanes and other old-fashioned piston planes.


    This aircraft is relatively safe.


    In other words, this is a rich man''s game. The price of each old-fashioned piston aircraft is not cheap, and maintenance is also not a small sum of money.


    Hearing this, Nancy Utley frowned subconsciously, and said very euphemistically: "Sorry, Mr. David, Orion Pictures has no plans to invest in a film about air combat for the time being."


    There is no need to think about it at all, air combat films are too unpopular, and it is another one about air combat during World War I.


    It is impossible for all kinds of modern fighters to appear in future films, but all kinds of old wooden planes, which are difficult to arouse interest.


    got rejected!


    David Ellison froze for a moment, he never thought that he would be rejected by Orion Pictures!


    The other party should at least think about it.


    "Of course, apart from cooperation in the form of investment, Hollywood also has other forms of cooperation."


    Nancy Utley picked up the coffee on the table, took a sip and said, "Mr. David, you can invest in the filming on your own. Orion Films is willing to be the distributor of this film."


    It is obviously much more reliable to become a film distributor than to invest in co-production with David Ellison.


    Even if the box office of the film is not ideal in the future, as long as Orion Films controls the investment in publicity, not only will it not cause losses, but it will bring considerable profits.


    In the end, it will only be the film investment company that loses money, not the distribution company.


    Publisher!


    David-Ellison hesitated, then said, "I need to think about it."


    The initial budget for this project is at least tens of millions of dollars, or even more than 50 million dollars.


    Even though David Ellison has a lot of family money, he still needs to seriously consider, even get financial support from other sources.


    According to his plan, it would be best to invite a well-known Hollywood company to cooperate with him in filming.


    In this way, it can not only solve the financial problem, but also share the investment risk and reduce some unnecessary troubles.


    However, neither the Orion Films in front of them nor the 20th Century Fox that they came into contact with some time ago have no plans to invest.


    "Mr. David, I wonder if you have heard of the "Polar Express" project!"


    While speaking, Nancy Utley took out a project proposal from the briefcase, put it in front of David Ellison and continued: "This project is developed by Tom Hanks and Robert Ze Meggis proposed, and Orion Films is also one of the collaborators."


    "If you are interested, we can cooperate in the form of financing to shoot this project together."


    Compared with the so-called air combat-themed films, she hopes that David Ellison can invest in the "Polar Express" project.


    However, David Ellison didn''t even think about it, just shook his head and refused, saying: "I won''t invest in a film without air combat."


    Although he knew who Tom Hanks was, he had also heard the name of Robert Zemeckis.


    But he still has no interest in investing.


    Seeing this, Nancy Utley did not show any disappointment, and said again: "Mr. David, I hope you can think about it seriously."


    Then, she stayed for a while, then said goodbye and left.


    It would be best to get financing from David Ellison.


    If it is rejected, there is nothing, Orion Films can continue to seek overseas financing channels.


    "It seems that you were rejected again."


    Looking at Nancy Utley''s back, a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl came over, "Orion Pictures will not be as crazy as you, let alone spend tens of millions of dollars to invest in an air combat film. "


    "Megan!" David Ellison glared at his younger sister Megan Ellison dissatisfied, and said, "I can invest in the filming myself."


    "Wait and see, not only will I bring this project to the screen, but I will also fly the plane myself."


    Not only does he want to shoot an air combat film, he even plans to fly the plane himself.


    "Unless you can convince your father to support your project, you can''t raise tens of millions of dollars yourself." Megan-Ellison said the point at once.


    At the moment, David Ellison showed hesitation, tens of millions of dollars is not a small amount.


    Megan Ellison sat down, picked up the project proposal of "The Polar Express", and looked down at it. After a while, she suddenly said: "Tom Hanks, Robert Zemeckis and Orion Films Collaborative project!"


    "I''m afraid that''s what Nancy Utley came to see you for."


    David Ellison nodded and said, "You''re right, she wants me to invest in this project"


    "However, I''m not interested in this project."


    Megan Ellison rolled her eyes, she knew David Ellison''s hobbies very well, unless it was a film with air combat and aircraft, he would not invest in it.


    Flipping through the "The Polar Express" project proposal, Megan Ellison quickly lost interest and put it aside.


    The investment budget for "The Polar Express" was astonishingly high, and Megan Ellison had no interest in investing.


    In her previous life, Megan Ellison was also a Hollywood producer and invested in many films.


    But she doesn''t have the same style as David Ellison.


    She prefers to invest in independent films and low-budget projects rather than large commercial productions, and spread the funds to spread the risk.


    Speaking of it, this is also a very interesting thing. The sons and daughters of Oracle founder, software tycoon and billionaire Larry Ellison, instead of choosing to start a business in Wagu or join Oracle, Qiqi chose to invest Hollywood.


    "David Ellison declined financing for The Polar Express." Sofia Coppola faxed Ryan.


    Ryan took the fax from Sofia Coppola, looked down, and said, "It doesn''t matter, the "Polar Express" project can continue to look for overseas financing."


    "And keep in touch with David Ellison."


    Although the box office performance of the original "Air Combat Heroes" was not very good, the distributor of this film still has a certain appeal.


    "I''ll notify Nancy." Sofia Coppola nodded.


    "By the way ask Richard Taylor to come over sometime." Ryan suddenly mentioned Richard Taylor, "I need to hear his opinion on the filming of "The Polar Express". "


    Richard Taylor, as the person in charge of Weta Studios, had technical problems with the filming of "The Polar Express", and Ryan needed to seek his opinion.


    From the initial cooperation with Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis, Orion Pictures put the "Polar Express" project on the agenda, passed the review as quickly as possible, and looked for financing channels.


    Even in Hollywood, an investment of up to 165 million US dollars is still a very large commercial project.


    Next, as long as the early funds are in place, Robert Zemeckis will be able to prepare the crew and go to New Zealand to shoot.


    Of course, in the face of a project with an investment of up to 165 million US dollars, the crew will not be able to complete preparations until the beginning of next year at the earliest.


    Among them, only technical preparations will take a long time.


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    In the spacious studio, several high-definition digital cameras are aimed at Toby Maguire. He and Topher Grace on the opposite side are covered with motion capture devices. The two fight each other. It looks a little weird.


    Fighting shots that have not passed post-production are definitely not so good-looking.


    "Okay." Ryan shouted, "This is the way."


    The crew stopped filming, and several staff members went over to help Toby Maguire and Topher Grace remove the steel wire and motion capture device from their bodies.


    Toby Maguire stretched his hands and feet, especially his waist, and then walked to the chair and sat down, took the drink handed by the assistant, bowed his head and took a sip.


    The fight scene just now was not very easy for him, not to mention exhausting a lot of energy, and he still felt a little soreness in his waist.


    In contrast, Topher Grace looked much more relaxed.


    "Toby, go to the bar less often."


    Ryan gestured at Tobey Maguire and joked: "They''ll take a lot of energy out of you."


    "That Topher did well."


    Hearing this, Topher Grace just smiled, and he could hear the humor in Ryan''s words.


    For a period of time, Toby Maguire has almost become a frequent visitor to nearby bars. Every night, he invites people to drink together, and a large number of young and beautiful women accompany him.


    In this regard, Topher Grace rarely goes.


    He also once starred in Steven Soderbergh''s "Poison Network", quickly became a young film and television idol, has a lot of young female fans, and even spends all day in bars and women.


    However, his development was not smooth, he was not as popular as expected, and gradually began to stay away from mainstream Hollywood commercial crews.


    So he cherishes the opportunity to star in "Spider-Man 3".


    Even if it is just a villain, Venom, it is an opportunity for him to change the status quo.


    "Please, I''m fine."


    Tobey Maguire gave Ryan a thumbs up and said: "Before shooting, I did a lot of practice, and these scenes are not a problem for me."


    Most of the action scenes in the film almost have to be done by him himself, and only some difficult actions are used as a stand-in.


    This is Ryan''s request.


    "Then take a break, and we will continue shooting later." Ryan didn''t say anything, he just reminded Toby Maguire.


    In the following shooting, there are a lot of action scenes, and it is best for the actors to do it themselves, so that post-production can save a lot of trouble.


    Of course, it can also be done with a stuntman.


    After a short break, the crew started filming again, and Thomas Harden Church, who played the sandman, also entered the filming.


    This is the fighting scene between Tobey Maguire and Topher Grace and Thomas Harden Church, which requires very intense scenes and various unreasonable actions.


    In order to ensure the safety of the actors, props including walls and floors are made of soft materials.


    Although this increases the difficulty of completing the action, it is not dangerous.


    Similar to the Xiangjiang film crew, it is only covered with a few layers of cardboard and simple protective measures, and it is impossible to see it in a large Hollywood commercial crew.


    Whenever there is a slightly unsafe scene, the on-site insurance company representatives will protest immediately, and even ask the crew to stop filming.


    Half an hour later, Toby Maguire was panting and wiping the sweat on his face, looking very tired.


    At this time, Natalie Portman stepped on high heels, walked around him, and joked: "Toby, it seems that you lack exercise."


    There was a hint of sarcasm in his tone.


    "Damn it, why don''t you have any action scenes!"


    Tobey Maguire looked up at Natalie Portman and said angrily, "Ryan should really add a fight scene to you so you don''t come over and gloat."


    "Good idea." Topher Grace nodded in agreement.


    "You seem to have forgotten that I have made action movies." Natalie Portman said bluntly.


    Action movie!


    Toby-Maguire, Topher-Grace Qiqi showed puzzled looks, and couldn''t remember when Natalie-Portman made an action movie!


    "Is it "This Killer Is Not So Cold"? Or "Heart"!"


    Ryan came over and said with a little exaggeration: "Let me think about how old you were at that time!"


    "Besides, I remember that you didn''t have any action scenes in "This Killer Is Not So Cold."


    "This Killer Is Not So Cold" can be regarded as Natalie Portman''s famous work, in which she played Matilda, a stubborn, willful and independent little girl.


    However, she has no action scenes in this film.


    And in "Stealing Fire", she only played a small role.


    Hearing Ryan''s words, Natalie Portman rolled her eyes at Ryan and said, "At least I''ve made action movies."


    Whether it''s "This Killer Is Not So Cold", "Heart", or "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace", "Spider-Man", there are many action shots in these films.


    It''s just that the character played by Natalie Portman basically has no action scenes.


    After the morning''s shooting ended, Ryan didn''t go to the restaurant immediately, but continued to stay on the director''s seat, processing the shots shot in the morning.


    After a while, Natalie Portman also came over. She glanced at the camera on the monitor and said, "It doesn''t look difficult to shoot action scenes."


    Hearing this, Ryan couldn''t help laughing, and said: "For many actors, action scenes are much more difficult than emotional scenes."


    "When shooting frontal shots of action scenes, it means that actors need to hang for a long time, but they can''t use stuntmen."


    He paused and continued: "Of course, digital special effects technology can now be used to make up for it. Before shooting, the special effects technicians will scan the actor''s face and make it into a digital model, and then replace the stand-in actor''s face with digital technology."


    Natalie Portman pointed to the camera on the monitor and said: "So some difficult movements are done by stuntmen."


    "This is just one aspect. The main reason is that the actor is afraid of being injured and hospitalized." Ryan nodded and said, "Once the actor is injured and hospitalized, the filming of the entire crew will be delayed."


    The hospitalization fee is only a small matter, and the actors'' union can easily solve it. The most confusing thing for the crew is that delaying the progress of the shooting plan will cause a lot of money loss every day.


    "Okay, let''s go eat first." Ryan turned off the monitor and beckoned Natalie Portman to leave the studio.


    When I walked downstairs, there was an obvious shaking sound from inside a car close to the green belt, and there was a faint indescribable gasping sound.


    Natalie Portman turned her head and glanced at the license plate number, curled her lips and said, "It''s Toby Maguire''s car."


    "This guy is hanging out with people again."


    Natalie Portman walked a few steps, and she could see a very familiar figure inside the car, and said involuntarily, "Is he not afraid of being discovered?"


    After finishing speaking, she blinked at Ryan and asked curiously, "Did you often do this before?"


    "Of course not." Ryan denied it and said, "I will choose to go back to the hotel directly, you should be very clear about this."


    Natalie Portman gave Ryan an angry look and said, "You know what I''m talking about."


    Natalie-Portman is not only very clear about Ryan''s lace news, but has even personally participated in it many times, including many acquaintances and friends.


    "Well, I did it too." Ryan spread his hands and said, "It''s just not so crazy."


    In fact, when Ryan was impulsive in the past, at most he would be in the trailer of the crew, relaxing occasionally, and would never choose to be in the car in the office area.


    The risk of doing so is too great, and no one knows whether someone will be secretly photographed.


    Of course, many people like some special places.


    For Hollywood, these are not scandals at all.


    For example, it is very normal for actresses in most Hollywood crews to have a relationship with the crew director or producer when filming a movie.


    Even if the other party has a family, they will often treat it as if it never happened Unless it is photographed by the media, the trouble will become serious.


    This kind of thing is very common in every crew in Hollywood.


    Even, Ryan knows some more explosive ones. Many cast members will get together to drink, do drugs, have sex, and have sex. Toby-Maguire is just one of them.


    Among them, Robert Downey Jr. is a typical Hollywood actor.


    Jessica Alba once publicly admitted that she dated many people at the same time. In order to be able to star in "Pretty Woman", Julia Roberts, from the casting director, assistant director, producer to Touchstone Films executives, almost all followed She has some deals.


    Drugs!


    It is also common in Hollywood. More than 80% of actors and directors have a history of drug use.


    Although Ryan didn''t come to participate, he had heard about it, including that many people around him were taking drugs in private.


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    In late June, Natalie Portman temporarily left New Zealand and returned to Los Angeles to participate in the promotional activities of the crew of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones".


    Twentieth Century Fox and Lucasfilm moved the release date to the first weekend in July, avoiding The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.


    "Didn''t Lucasfilm invite you!"


    Avi-Allard looked at Ryan, who had just finished filming, and asked, "I thought you would go back with Natalie to the premiere of Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones."


    "I think so too, but unfortunately I don''t have time." Ryan rubbed his shoulders and said, "I want to ensure the filming progress of the crew."


    Originally, he wanted to go back to Los Angeles to attend the premiere of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones".


    However, I really can''t spare the time right now.


    "I saw the premiere of this movie." Kevin Feige on the side interjected, "It''s not easy to say!"


    "It seems that the whole film has basically nothing to watch except for the theme of Star Wars and special effects."


    Having said that, he shook his head, somewhat disappointed with this Star Wars series.


    Unless you''re a Star Wars fan, it''s hard for ordinary viewers to get in.


    "Obviously, George Lucas is not good at emotional scenes." Avi Allard shrugged, pointing out the biggest shortcoming of the Star Wars series and George Lucas.


    The shaping of the film''s plot and characters'' emotions is very general.


    If this film is not one of the Star Wars series and the director is not George Lucas, I am afraid it will face a box office hit.


    "Not only George Lucas, but many commercial directors also don''t handle emotional scenes very well."


    "However, Natalie''s acting skills are still very good." Ryan added at the end.


    He was very impressed with this film, and Natalie Portman''s performance in the film is quite good.


    Otherwise, she will not become Padm��-Queen Amidala in the mouth of movie fans,


    In contrast, Hayden Christensen, who plays Anakin Skywalker in the film, can be described as clumsy.


    Even Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen won the title of Worst Screen Couple in their previous lives.


    "Ryan!"


    Avi-Allard asked curiously: "Do you think the box office performance of this Star Wars series will threaten the North American annual box office champion of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King?"


    As the two most anticipated large-scale commercial films in the summer, the box office results of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones" are topics of concern to many people and the media.


    "Won''t."


    Ryan shook his head, and said affirmatively: "With the box office trend of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and the accumulated box office numbers of the film in North America and overseas, it is difficult for any film to surpass it in a short period of time."


    If he remembers correctly, "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" is the one with the worst box office and reputation among the Star Wars series, with a global box office of only over 600 million US dollars.


    It''s not as good as "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace", which was released two years ago.


    "Actually, the film''s premiere box office is still good."


    Sofia Coppola couldn''t help but reminded: "Thursday alone earned a box office of 30.14 million U.S. dollars, and the box office in the four days of the first weekend was as high as 110 million U.S. dollars."


    Judging from the box office of the first weekend alone, it almost reached the box office performance of "Spider-Man" in the first weekend, and it is definitely a blockbuster movie.


    But it is not only the first weekend box office that determines a film, but also the audience''s word of mouth and the next box office trend.


    "It''s just that the word-of-mouth of the film is not very good. It may affect the future box office trend." Sofia Coppola sighed.


    Even she has to admit that the reputation of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" is really not very good.


    Especially the word-of-mouth of the audience, the negative almost occupies the vast majority.


    "The first weekend''s box office is only a part, and the next box office trend is the key." Ryan is not very optimistic about the film''s box office trend.


    Of course, he is just not very optimistic about it, not that the film will fail.


    The combination of George Lucas and the Star Wars franchise has almost no chance of failure.


    From a business standpoint, it''s sure to be a success.


    The budget of this film is only 110 million US dollars. In the face of a global box office of 600 million US dollars, it is a successful film no matter what.


    However, compared with the previous few Star Wars series films, it is obviously worse.


    Much to the disappointment of Star Wars fans.


    "I remember that some time ago, George seemed to want you to direct a Star Wars series?" Sofia Coppola seemed to suddenly think of something.


    For a moment, the eyes of Avi-Allard and Kevin-Fitch fell on Ryan''s face.


    Orion Films has cooperated with Lucasfilm, and Ryan himself directed the Star Wars series, a news that is enough to shock Hollywood.


    "Is it the next Star Wars prequel trilogy?" Avi-Allard couldn''t help asking.


    "It''s not a Star Wars prequel trilogy, it''s not even a true Star Wars franchise."


    Ryan shrugged his shoulders and said, "George deliberately took out the characters and stories in the Star Wars series and filmed them separately."


    "It''s just that with word of mouth coming out for Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones, I don''t think he plans to shoot a sequel for the time being."


    In addition, there is another reason. The Star Wars prequel trilogy has not yet been completed, and there is still a Star Wars film that has not been filmed. George Lucas needs to take into account the opinions of 20th Century Fox.


    At this time, in cooperation with Orion Pictures, Ryan was asked to direct a Star Wars spinoff, and 20th Century Fox would inevitably come forward to oppose it.


    A Star Wars Story!


    Kevin Feige suddenly thought of "X-Men", "similar to the attempt on "Wolverine?"


    Orion Pictures has already had a "Wolverine" shooting plan, and plans to take out the character Wolverine in the film after the shooting of the three "X-Men" films is over, and start preparing for the filming of "Wolverine".


    The Star Wars spinoff film is very similar to the "Wolverine" planned by Orion Pictures.


    "Probably." Ryan thought for a while and said, "However, there are many differences between the two. Wolverine itself is one of the main characters in "X-Men", while the Star Wars spin-off films are more based on the help of Star Wars." The plot of the war series, not the characters."


    In fact, he has no plans to direct the Star Wars series of films, including the Star Wars spin-off films.


    The reason is very simple. Orion Films does not need to cooperate with Lucasfilm, but waits for George Lucas to announce his retirement, and takes the opportunity to buy the copyright of Lucasfilm and the Star Wars series.


    At that time, Orion Pictures can prepare the Star Wars spinoff film alone.


    That''s what Ryan wanted.


    On weekdays, as Ryan predicted, "Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones" was affected by word of mouth, and the single-day box office fell sharply.


    After four working days, only 30 million US dollars in the box office was collected, and only Monday''s box office exceeded 10 million US dollars.


    At the same time, the film''s overseas box office performance is not very satisfactory.


    "Natalie!"


    Pushing open the door of the dressing room, Hayden Christensen walked in with a smile on his face, holding a beautiful box in his hand, his eyes fixed on Natalie Portman, with a flash of fascination.


    "Why are you here!" Natalie Portman wore a diamond necklace on her smooth and slender neck. Charming lines.


    However, a trace of impatience flashed across her face at this moment, and she said, "If there is nothing else, I will continue to put on makeup."


    Hayden Christensen didn''t seem to mind Natalie Portman''s tone, handed the box to her, and said enthusiastically: "Natalie, your birthday present, dear, happy birthday."


    Natalie Portman frowned, and instead of reaching out for a gift, she said coldly, "Be careful with your words."


    "Plus my birthday was last month."


    "Natalie!" Hayden-Christensen''s face was cloudy for a while, he took a deep breath, and greedily looked at Natalie-Portman''s smooth back, "You can refuse my pursuit. It doesn''t matter."


    "But this is a request from the crew and 20th Century Fox. I hope you can consider it."


    Twentieth Century Fox hopes to create a pair of best screen couples, which can be regarded as one of the promotional selling points of the film.


    Hayden Christensen naturally would not refuse, and even vaguely hoped to have a super-friendship relationship with Natalie Portman.


    This is a very common publicity method for Hollywood crews, including actors and actresses doing fake shows together, or really dating for a period of time.


    But Natalie Portman didn''t have any interest, and the crew and 20th Century Fox couldn''t force anything.


    However, Hayden Christensen was not ready to give up, and wished to put Natalie Portman under him immediately, and taste the taste of Padm�� Amidala for himself.


    "On-screen couple?"


    Natalie Portman stood up, looked at Hayden Christen coldly, and warned: "I hope this is the last time, otherwise I will refuse to participate in the next promotional activities with you."


    As she spoke, she walked towards the outside. When she reached the door, Natalie Portman turned around, "I don''t know why George chose you to play SkywalkerThis is Worst decision I''ve ever seen."


    After finishing speaking, she didn''t mind Hayden-Kristen''s venomous eyes, and left the dressing room directly.


    Looking at Natalie Portman''s charming back, Hayden Christen felt his face was hot, and said through gritted teeth, "Damn bitch."


    "One day, I will make you regret it."


    Of course, he can only talk about it. Natalie Portman surpasses him by a lot in terms of status in the crew and Hollywood.


    What''s more, behind Natalie Portman is Ryan Gosling and Orion Films, an existence he can only look up to.


    After a while, Hayden-Kristen regained his composure, and walked out of the dressing room, as if nothing had happened, and greeted the other people in the banquet.


    This is a promotional banquet held by 20th Century Fox and Lucasfilm. He needs to get to know more people and expand his network.


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    For George Lucas, the box office results of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" are far from ideal, and even fell short of his and 20th Century Fox''s expectations.


    After all, compared to the box office performance and reputation of the previous "Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace", "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" is far worse.


    "George, be happy."


    Looking at George Lucas who was frowning, Rick McCollum, the main director of the crew, persuaded: "We have not failed."


    "With the way this film is going at the box office, we''ve had success."


    At least from a commercial point of view, the film has been very successful at the box office.


    "As for word of mouth?"


    He hesitated for a moment and said, "According to our agreement with 20th Century Fox, the next Star Wars film will be released in 2005 at the earliest."


    "Three years will make audiences and Star Wars fans forget everything."


    Rick McCollum is not just one of the main directors of the crew.


    He has been one of the directors of the Star Wars project since the first Star series film was shot in 1977, and has been a partner of George Lucas for many years.


    So he knew very well what George Lucas was worried about.


    The worsening word-of-mouth of Star Wars fans will become a fuse, affecting the shooting plan of the entire Star Wars series in the future.


    "Rick, I''m fine."


    George Lucas shook his head, sighed softly and said, "I''m just feeling a little bit emotional."


    "Maybe it''s time to think about retirement."


    Hearing what George Lucas said, Rick McCollum didn''t show much surprise, but remained silent.


    The four major Hollywood directors in the 1980s, Francis-Ford-Coppola, Martin Scorsese, George-Lucas, and Steven-Spielberg, almost led the entire Hollywood shooting style.


    However, since the beginning of the 20th century, the four major Hollywood directors have long been a thing of the past.


    Among them, Francis Ford Coppola is almost semi-retired and has not directed a film himself for many years.


    Martin Scorsese, while not retired, directs a movie or two every now and then.


    However, since he entered the 1990s, he has gradually moved away from the mainstream commercial themes of Hollywood, and he has not released a blockbuster work for a long time.


    Now only George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are still active in mainstream Hollywood commercial crews.


    Right now, though, George Lucas suddenly felt a little tired.


    This is not only because of "Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones", but also "Spider-Man" directed by Ryan Gosling, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" directed by Chris Columbus, and "The Chamber of Secrets" directed by Peter Jackson. "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and other directors and films.


    Hollywood already belongs to a new generation of directors.


    "Relax."


    George Lucas looked at the silent Rick McCollum, reached out and patted him on the shoulder, and said very relaxedly: "We still have one last project, which will restore the reputation of the Star Wars series. "


    Rick McCollum nodded vigorously, and said: "The Star Wars series will not sink, we will still be successful."


    Having said that, Rick McCollum looked into the distance and landed on Natalie Portman, "About Twentieth Century Fox''s proposal..."


    Before he could finish speaking, George Lucas interrupted directly: "The crew needs to respect Natalie''s wishes."


    "What''s more, doing so will not change the negative word-of-mouth brought about by this film."


    Another point that George Lucas didn''t say is that the success of any Star Wars film never depends on the actors'' gossip and hype, but on the Star Wars film itself.


    Besides, Natalie Portman has made it clear that she refuses.


    In addition, the box office of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" on the second weekend was not as bad as expected. After three days, it earned 47.87 million US dollars at the box office.


    So far, the cumulative box office of the film has reached 189 million US dollars.


    It wasn''t until the end of July that "Ace Powers 3: Golden Allies" produced by New Line Pictures was released, which brought an impact to "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones".


    The investment of this film is only 63 million U.S. dollars, which is not considered a big-budget film in Hollywood right now.


    But it is such a film, after three days in the first weekend, it easily earned 76.62 million US dollars at the box office, and its reputation faintly surpassed "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" directed by George Lucas.


    Many media and film critics began to ridicule George Lucas and the Star Wars series.


    If it weren''t for the support of countless Star Wars fans, there is no doubt that the North American box office performance of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" may not be as good as "Ace Powers 3: Golden Allies" produced by New Line Pictures. ".


    Even, some media predict that the era of George Lucas and the Star Wars series is over.


    Hollywood and North American audiences no longer need the Star Wars franchise.


    In this regard, Ryan just glanced at it and stopped paying attention.


    Hollywood is a very realistic circle. Any small failure will usher in the ridicule of countless people, including George Lucas and the Star Wars series.


    However, Ryan knew that the next Star Wars film, not only did not meet the expectations of the media, but was a success.


    George Lucas not only successfully restored the reputation of the Star Wars series, but also achieved a very bright box office performance, with the global box office of the film reaching more than 800 million US dollars.


    At the beginning of August, Natalie Portman returned to the New Zealand studio to continue to join the filming plan of the crew.


    The negative word-of-mouth brought about by the release of "Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones" did not affect Natalie Portman.


    But Padm��-Queen Amidala''s title has almost become synonymous with her.


    In the evening, the crew finished their busy filming, and everyone went back to the hotel to rest.


    The warm light shone in the glass bathroom, and a seductive snow-white body could be faintly seen. Under the water vapor, Natalie Portman''s delicate face closed her eyes tightly, enjoying the body and spirit, bring pleasure.


    As time passed, Ryan carried Natalie Portman into the bedroom, and the two kissed and touched each other, almost fused together.


    About half an hour later, Natalie Portman was wearing a transparent silk pajamas, lying lazily on the bed, looking very attractive.


    Not long after, Ryan got out of bed and brought over a bottle of Obiang red wine and two glasses.


    Seeing this, Natalie Portman reached out to take the red wine, poured it into the glass, sniffed it lightly, and asked doubtfully, "Obion Chateau?"


    "That''s right." Ryan took a sip, savoring the soft taste and pure aroma of the wine.


    "The taste is good." Ryan showed a satisfied look.


    In fact, he prefers another name to Chateau Haut-Brion.


    Red face, a name that sounds very romantic.


    Putting down his wine glass, Ryan glanced at Natalie Portman, and suddenly said, "Next time, we can try a red wine bath."


    "Use the red wine from Chateau Haubion?" Natalie-Portman blinked, "This is really a crazy decision."


    As the smallest of the "Five Chateaux" in Bordeaux, but the first one to become famous, the price of the red wine of Chateau Haut-Brion is not cheap, even very expensive.


    The most desirable thing is the red wine from Chateau Haut-Brion, which has a pleasant aroma, silky texture, delicate and elegant, just like Natalie Portman''s snow-white skin.


    Ryan looked at Natalie Portman carefully for a while, then said very ambiguously, "We can try."


    Natalie Portman understood immediately, with a look of eagerness, she said, "We need a bigger bathtub."


    "No problem." Ryan agreed.


    The bathtub in Neverland is big enough, let alone two people, even three or four people will have no problem.


    Then, Ryan pointed to Natalie Portman''s **** red lips and said, "Maybe we can experience it in advance?"


    Natalie-Portman just rolled her eyes, without any intention of refusing, she took a sip of her glass of wine and moved closer to Ryan.


    For a while, the two were entangled again.


    After a long while, the room returned to calm.


    Natalie Portman lay beside Ryan and said sideways: "This Star Wars series not only has a bad reputation in North America, but also the reputation of overseas audiences is not as good as the last one."


    Thinking of her experience in the Star Wars crew during this period, Natalie Portman sighed, "Many people, including 20th Century Fox, are very disappointed."


    "If it weren''t for the shooting plan of the next Star Wars series film, I''m afraid George will encounter a lot of trouble this time."


    In any case, the reputation of "Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" will inevitably affect many people.


    "No." Ryan took a sip of red wine and said, "The box office results of "Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones" are still very good."


    "Luxfilm and 20th Century Fox will be able to bring a lot of profits just from the box office revenue, which will not affect the shooting plan of the next Star Wars series."


    "What about New Line Cinema''s "Ace Powers 3: Golden Allies"?" Natalie-Portman asked curiously.


    The box office performance of "Ace Powers 3: Golden Allies" surprised many people.


    In just two weeks after its release, the North American box office of this film has reached 148 million US dollars. New Line Films not only received all the investment, but also included the promotional expenses of the film.


    Ryan shook his head and said, ""Ace Powers 3: Golden Allies" is an exception. It is very different from most movies."


    "Ace Powers 3: Golden Allies" not only has the fans accumulated from the first two films, but also has fans of the film''s heroine Beyonc��-Giselle-North, which has brought a lot of box office.


    I have to say that the director Jay Roach and the producer Demi Moore of this film are very good, choosing Beyonc�� Gisele North as the heroine.


    Beyonc��-Giselle-North is a mixed-race black man, which just fits the current political correctness in North America and Hollywood, and can attract a large number of minorities into the cinema.


    The most important point is that she is not a professional actor, but a singer, one of the very famous North American group Destiny''s Child. Last year, Destiny''s Child won two Grammy Awards for "SayMyName".


    In addition, Beyonc�� - Giselle - North''s good appearance is enough to serve as a beautiful vase in the film.


    Various reasons have made "Ace Powers 3: Golden Allies" a big hit at the North American box office.


    However, the overseas box office performance of this film is somewhat unsatisfactory, far inferior to the North American box office.


    After chatting for a while, Natalie Portman changed her voice and talked about Robert Downey Jr.


    "I saw him once last year."


    Natalie Portman shrugged her beautiful shoulders and said, "I just didn''t expect that he would be sent to drug rehabilitation."


    Robert Downey Jr. was lucky. Thanks to the influence of his family and California Proposition 36, he finally avoided going to prison and only went to a compulsory drug rehabilitation center.


    Ryan glanced at Natalie Portman and understood what she meant.


    There are plenty of Hollywood stars smoking marijuana, and even something more stimulating.


    But those who get into trouble because of this are only a very small number.


    There are very few cases like Robert Downey Jr. being bitten by the police, the courts, and the media.


    "Robert Downey Jr.?"


    Ryan hesitated for a moment, and said: "I have heard some rumors about him, and they are quite complicated, not as simple as it seems on the surface."


    "If it weren''t for the fear of the Downey family''s revenge, I''m afraid his current situation would be even worse."


    It is not difficult for a discerning person to see that behind the Robert Downey Jr. incident, there have been people manipulating it, including guiding the police and the media.


    To put it bluntly, some people want to destroy Robert Downey Jr. and make people leave Hollywood completely.


    According to the trajectory of the previous life, the person behind the manipulation of the whole incident was very successful.


    Even if Robert Downey Jr. lives in Hollywood again in the future and quits drug addiction, he will still be rejected by mainstream Hollywood circles.


    Until 2008, Marvel Studios'' Avengers planned initial film "Iron Man" was released, and the film sold well at the box office on the first weekend. Robert Downey Jr., who played "Iron Man" for the first time, returned to the mainstream Hollywood circle again.


    At the same time, in May, he was selected as "One of the 100 Most Influential People of the Year" by Time Magazine.


    "This is Hollywood." Natalie Portman felt somewhat emotional.


    Robert Downey Jr. is just one of many things hidden in the shadows of Hollywood.


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    Of course, Natalie Portman didn''t experience it personally, and it was often handled by Helen.


    After all, Jewish origin can avoid a lot of trouble in Hollywood.


    Plus, there''s the influence of Ryan and Orion Pictures.


    Hollywood also depends on background.


    Day by day, the filming of most of the actors of the crew ended, leaving only a few important scenes of Tobey Maguire, Natalie Portman, and James Franco.


    At the same time, Sofia Coppola has already left the crew one step earlier, and Kylie Jenner will take over her job.


    Kylie-Jenner is not a new hire; she used to be one of Ryan''s working secretaries.


    However, Sofia Coppola only resigned from the assistant position, and did not leave Orion Films, and still served as the management of the production department.


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    When filming the last scene, Ryan repeatedly filmed for a whole day, and almost didn''t force Toby Maguire and James Franco to jump off the building.


    Of course this is just a metaphor.


    However, this is what Ryan wanted, and the almost crazy fighting scenes made him very satisfied.


    Next, Ryan did not solve the crew, but took people to New York to film the scene. It was not until mid-October that the crew was temporarily disbanded and fully transferred to post-production and special effects production.


    Compared with the shooting plan of the film, the special effects production work of "Spider-Man 3" can only be described as slow speed and huge amount of money.


    Fortunately, Industrial Light and Magic and the digital field have enough time to perfect the special effects production of the film.


    On the second day back in Los Angeles, Ryan accepted DreamWorks'' invitation to attend the premiere of "The American Version of Midnight Ring".


    This is a typical Hollywood remake of the original film, a classic Japanese horror film "The Ring", with an investment of only US$48 million.


    DreamWorks has high hopes for the US version of "Midnight Ring", a big entry into the low-budget horror film market.


    This can be seen from the release schedule. This "American version of Midnight Bell" was not released in September or early October, but in late October.


    In this way, part of the release schedule of "The American Version of Midnight Ring" can be released within November, while avoiding competition with other large-scale commercial films.


    To this end, DreamWorks held a large-scale premiere and invited many Hollywood people.


    "The low-budget horror film market!"


    Walking into the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Kylie-Jenner glanced at the crowd around her and whispered, "It seems that the situation of DreamWorks is worse than expected."


    Although the low-cost horror film market has a large box office capacity in North America.


    However, Hollywood��s top second-tier film companies rarely focus on low-cost horror films. Only some third- and fourth-tier film companies will focus on low-cost horror films.


    "Except for the rumored "War of the Worlds", it seems that DreamWorks has no major shooting projects."


    Kelly-Jenner cryptically pointed out that DreamWorks should be in trouble with funding.


    "This is normal." Ryan greeted people, and said with a relaxed face: "The success of "Minority Report" and "Road to Perdition" cannot change the status quo of DreamWorks."


    "Besides, both of these films were co-produced by DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox."


    Speaking of which, this matter is very speechless.


    "Minority Report" and "Road to Perdition" co-produced by DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox.


    The former "Minority Report" had a production cost of 100 million U.S. dollars, and won a box office of 132 million U.S. dollars in North America and 226 million U.S. dollars overseas.


    The global box office of the latter "Road to Destruction" is also as high as 181 million U.S. dollars. Compared with the production cost of 80 million U.S. dollars, it has achieved commercial success.


    However, the box office of several films independently invested and shot by DreamWorks was not very good.


    Among them, "Time Machine" invested as much as 80 million US dollars, but the North American box office was only 56.83 million US dollars, and the overseas box office was not very good, only 66.89 million US dollars.


    Another "Fantastic Tuxedo", an action movie starring Jackie Chan, had an investment of 60 million US dollars, but it only returned 104 million US dollars in global box office.


    If DreamWorks wants to recover the investment cost, it can only rely on peripheral derivative copyrights.


    In addition, there is a love movie "Hollywood Ending" written and directed by Woody Allen. The North American box office of this film is less than 5 million US dollars, and the global box office is 14.56 million US dollars.


    Although I don''t know the production cost of this film, Ryan can be sure that DreamWorks will face at least tens of millions of dollars in losses.


    "It is said that Paramount has always wanted to annex DreamWorks?"


    Seeing that there was no one around, Kylie-Jenner changed her voice and mentioned Paramount.


    In fact, Paramount is not the only film company in Hollywood that is interested in DreamWorks, but in comparison, Paramount is more familiar with DreamWorks.


    In other words, from the first day Paramount cooperated with DreamWorks, it was to swallow the entire DreamWorks in one bite.


    "It''s not that easy." Ryan shook his head and said, "Stephen Spielberg, he won''t give in so easily."


    Regardless of the few films produced by DreamWorks this year, which have encountered many setbacks, Ryan knows that the premiere of "The Bell at Midnight" in front of him and "How to Get Away with Law" released in December.


    Both films have done well at the box office and are expected to bring in valuable cash for DreamWorks.


    Among them, "The American Version of Midnight Ring" has a North American box office of 129 million US dollars and an overseas box office of 120 million US dollars. Compared with the production cost of 48 million US dollars, it can be said to be a great success.


    "How to Get Away with Murder" is a hit movie. DreamWorks paid a production cost of 52 million US dollars in exchange for a global box office of 3.52 US dollars.


    What really made DreamWorks lonely in the previous life was not just the financial problem, but the split of DreamWorks Animation Studio, which made DreamWorks, which was already in financial difficulties, even worse.


    In addition, the internal contradictions of DreamWorks could not be eased, and Stephen Spielberg could not support the entire DreamWorks alone, and was finally forced to agree to Paramount''s acquisition conditions.


    "''Hollywood Ending'' didn''t fail."


    In the interview area, facing a group of reporters, Woody Allen said convincingly: "It was a success."


    "The film is very popular in France."


    Looking at Woody Allen not far away, Jeffrey Katzenberg walked over with an ugly face, "Woody Allen, you should go to hell."


    One thing Woody Allen said is right, "Hollywood Ending" is not only very popular in France, but also gained a lot of fame at the Cannes Film Festival.


    These can''t change one thing, DreamWorks needs to face at least tens of millions of dollars in losses.


    Jeffrey Katzenberg took a deep breath to calm himself down, pointed to Gore Verbinski and introduced, "Gore is the director of this film."


    "Mr. Gosling, I am very glad that you can come here in person." Gore Verbinski greeted very warmly.


    "Nice to meet you, Director Gore." Ryan looked at Gore-Verbinski with a strange look in his eyes.


    Ryan was very impressed with Gore Verbinski, even compared to Woody Allen, Gore Verbinski is the director that Hollywood film companies like.


    In his previous life, Gore-Verbinski directed many hit films, and "The Bell" is just one of them.


    The three most familiar films "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl", "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man''s Chest", and "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World''s End" made him directly among the top commercial directors in Hollywood.


    "If we have time, we can sit down and have a cup of coffee together." Ryan said half-jokingly and half-invitingly.


    Seeing this, Kylie Jenner took out a business card with only a phone number printed on it, and handed it to Gore Verbinski.


    A gleam of joy flashed in Gore-Verbinski''s eyes, he reached out to take the business card and carefully put it in his suit pocket, and said, "I''m always available."


    Jeffrey Katzenberg glanced at Ryan, then at Gore Verbinski, and couldn''t help but smile.


    It seems Ryan is interested in Gore-Verbinski.


    Gore-Verbinski didn''t stay long, and when he reached the door of the lounge, he said his goodbyes and left.


    Now is obviously not the time to talk too much, and no matter what Ryan or Orion Pictures has planned, it is a good opportunity for him.


    "You seem to see Gore very much."


    Walking into the lounge and sitting down, Jeffrey Katzenberg looked at Ryan and said, "Paramount is also in contact with him, interested in letting him direct a comedy film."


    "It is said that William Beasley, the person in charge of this project, intends to invite Nicolas Cage to play the role."


    Paramount!


    Nicolas Cage!


    Ryan couldn''t help but pay the name of a film in his mind, "The Weatherman", a low-cost comedy film, with a budget of only $22 million for the entire film.


    What makes him unforgettable is that this film is one of the many blockbusters starring Nicolas Cage.


    "Just a touch." Ryan didn''t care much, not to mention that he hadn''t figured out whether to invite Gore-Verbinski to direct the new project.


    Plus, Gore-Verbinski is an easy choice to make over a low-budget comedy.


    After all, the project that Orion Films plans to prepare, only with an initial investment of more than 100 million U.S. dollars, is a real Hollywood large-scale commercial production.


    Jeffrey Katzenberg glanced at his watch and said very seriously: "Some time ago, Pixar Animation and Disney held an internal audition, and all Disney executives had great prospects for the release of "Finding Nemo" next summer. Look good."


    Next year''s summer holidays will be particularly lively. In addition to "Finding Nemo" produced by Pixar Animation Studios, "Ice Age 2" by Blue Sky Studios and "Sinbad of the Seven Seas" by DreamWorks Animation Studios will be released.


    The selected release time of the three animated feature films are all summer files.


    In this way, there will be an inevitable competition.


    Among them, "Finding Nemo" does not need to say much, it is only the name of Pixar Animation Studio, and no one dares to underestimate it.


    "Ice Age 2" is a sequel animated feature film. The first "Ice Age 1" created Blue Sky Studios, one of the three major animation studios in Hollywood.


    "Sinbad''s Legend of the Seven Seas" produced by KemengWorks Animation Studio is only a traditional animated feature film, and the production cost is only 60 million US dollars. No matter how you look at it, it cannot compete with "Finding Nemo" and "Ice Age 2".


    "I will try to convince Steven Spielberg to delay the release of "Sinbad of the Seven Seas" until Christmas."


    Jeffrey Katzenberg sighed and continued, "I need the cooperation of Orion Pictures."


    The overseas distributor of this animated feature film is Orion Pictures, and the North American distributor is DreamWorks.


    However, "Ice Age 2"


    "No problem." Ryan nodded and agreed.


    Hearing this, Jeffrey Katzenberg breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Okay, I''ll go to the screening room first."


    Ryan waved his hand, indicating that he would go over in a while and don''t worry about himself.


    It took a while before Ryan and Kylie-Jenner left the lounge and headed to the premiere screening room.


    In his previous life, Ryan hadn''t watched "The American Version of The Ring", but he had watched the original Japanese version of "The Ring", a classic horror film.


    So he was somewhat looking forward to it.


    Especially Naomi Watts'' acting.


    The cast initially selected by the crew was not Naomi Watts, but Jennifer Connelly, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Beckinsale were all candidates for the role of Rachel.


    Unexpectedly, the crew chose Naomi Watts unexpectedly.


    Of course, those who are familiar with Naomi Watts will not be too surprised, she is very suitable for the scream queen.


    In her previous life, she contributed an Oscar-level screen scream in "King Kong".


    It''s a pity that as her salary increases, few horror film crews will be able to afford Naomi Watts in the future.


    This weekend, in addition to the American version of "Midnight Ring", there is also a film produced by Paramount and directed by Stephen Scat, "Never Give Up".


    This film tells the story of a person with congenital cerebral palsy who is unwilling to be a failure and hopes to succeed in life through his own efforts.


    During the three days of the weekend, "The American Version of Midnight Bell" overwhelmed "Never Give Up" which was released at the same time, and easily won the championship of the North American box office chart.


    The first weekend box office in North America was 15.01 million US dollars, and it has a good audience reputation.


    As can be expected from this is a very successful horror film.


    "During the nearly two-hour screen time, Naomi Watts dedicated a screaming feast, and her performance in acting is also very satisfying."


    This can be said to be a very fair comment.


    The outside world is unanimously optimistic about Naomi Watts'' performance in the film. Many professional evaluation agencies predict that Naomi Watts will be one of the biggest selling points in the film.


    At the same time, the large-scale publicity of "Spider-Man 2" has reached a critical moment, and huge promotional posters belonging to "Spider-Man 2" can be seen in movie theaters in major cities in North America.


    Compared with October, November and December are the most popular months in the North American market, and Orion Films has set a release date of November 8, co-produced with Warner Bros. "Harry Potter 3: Azkaban" "The Prisoner" chose to release it in December.


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    When filming the last scene, Ryan repeatedly filmed for a whole day, and almost didn''t force Toby Maguire and James Franco to jump off the building.


    Of course, jumping off a building is only a metaphor.


    But this is what Ryan wanted, the almost crazy fighting scenes made him very satisfied.


    Next, Ryan did not disband the crew immediately, but took people to New York to shoot scenes. It was not until mid-October that the crew was temporarily disbanded and fully transferred to post-production and special effects production.


    Compared with the shooting plan of the film, the special effects production work of "Spider-Man 3" can only be described as slow speed and huge amount of money.


    Fortunately, Industrial Light & Magic and the digital field have enough time to gradually improve the special effects production of the film.


    On the second day after returning to Los Angeles, Ryan received an invitation from DreamWorks to attend the premiere of "The American Version of Midnight Ring".


    This is a typical Hollywood remake of the original film, a classic Japanese horror film "The Ring at Midnight".


    Although it is just a remake, the investment of the whole film is as high as 48 million US dollars.


    It can be seen that DreamWorks has great expectations for "The American Version of Midnight Ring", and even has great intentions to set foot in the low-budget horror film market.


    This can be seen from the release schedule. This "American version of Midnight Bell" was not released in September or early October, but in late October.


    In this way, part of the release schedule of "The American Version of Midnight Ring" can be released within November, while avoiding competition with other large-scale commercial films.


    At the same time, DreamWorks also held a large-scale premiere for the film, inviting many Hollywood people.


    "The low-budget horror film market!"


    Walking into the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Kylie-Jenner glanced at the crowd around her and whispered, "It seems that the situation of DreamWorks is worse than imagined."


    Although the low-cost horror film market has a large box office capacity in North America.


    However, Hollywood��s top second-tier film companies rarely focus on low-cost horror films. Only some third- and fourth-tier film companies will focus on low-cost horror films.


    "Except for the rumored "War of the Worlds", it seems that DreamWorks has no major shooting projects recently."


    Kelly-Jenner cryptically pointed out that DreamWorks should be in trouble with funding.


    "This is normal."


    Ryan greeted people, and said with a relaxed face: "The success of "Minority Report" and "Road to Perdition" cannot change the status quo of DreamWorks."


    "Besides, both of these films were co-produced by DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox."


    Speaking of which, this matter is very speechless.


    The two films "Minority Report" and "Road to Perdition" co-produced by DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox were both successful.


    The former "Minority Report" had a production cost of US$100 million, and it earned US$132 million at the box office in North America alone, and US$226 million at the overseas box office.


    The film grossed $358 million worldwide, making it a blockbuster.


    The global box office of the latter "Road to Destruction" is also as high as 181 million U.S. dollars. Compared with the production cost of 80 million U.S. dollars, this film can be considered a commercial success.


    However, the box office of several films independently invested and shot by DreamWorks was not very satisfactory.


    The investment in "Time Machine" is as high as 80 million US dollars, but the North American box office is only 56.83 million US dollars, and the overseas box office is not very good, only 66.89 million US dollars.


    With a global box office of US$123 million, it is obvious that the investment cost cannot be recovered through the box office.


    Another "Fantastic Tuxedo", an action movie starring Jackie Chan, had an investment of 60 million US dollars, but it only returned 104 million US dollars in global box office.


    If DreamWorks wants to recover the investment cost, it can only rely on peripheral derivative copyrights.


    In addition, there is also a love movie "Hollywood Ending" written, directed and acted by Woody Allen, which is also invested and produced by DreamWorks.


    The North American box office of this film was less than 5 million US dollars, and the global box office was 14.56 million US dollars, which made DreamWorks vomit blood.


    Although I don''t know the production cost of this film, Ryan can be sure that DreamWorks will face at least tens of millions of dollars in losses.


    "It is said that Paramount has always wanted to annex DreamWorks?"


    Seeing that there was no one around, Kylie-Jenner changed her voice and mentioned Paramount.


    In fact, Paramount is not the only film company in Hollywood that is interested in DreamWorks, but in comparison, Paramount is more familiar with DreamWorks.


    In other words, from the first day Paramount cooperated with DreamWorks, Paramount was to swallow the entire DreamWorks in one bite.


    "It''s not that easy."


    Ryan shook his head and said, "Stephen Spielberg, you won''t give in so easily."


    At first glance, several films produced by DreamWorks this year have encountered many setbacks and faced financial constraints.


    Ke Ruien knew that DreamWorks was not at the end of its rope. The premiere of "The Bell at Midnight" in front of him and "How to Get Away with Law" released in December.


    The original films did well at the box office and are expected to bring in valuable cash for DreamWorks.


    In the previous life, "The American Version of Midnight Ring" had a box office of 129 million US dollars in North America alone, and 120 million US dollars in overseas box office.


    Compared with the production cost of 48 million US dollars, it can be said to be a great success.


    "How to Get Away with Murder" is even more of a hit, with DreamWorks earning a global box office of $352 million at a production cost of $52 million.


    The real reason for DreamWorks'' desolation in the previous life was not just the financial problem, but the split of DreamWorks Animation Studio, which made DreamWorks, which was already in financial difficulties, even worse.


    In addition, the internal contradictions of DreamWorks became more and more acute, and Stephen Spielberg worked hard to support the entire DreamWorks alone.


    This led to agreeing to Paramount''s acquisition conditions.


    "''Hollywood Ending'' didn''t fail."


    In the interview area, facing the questioning of a group of reporters, Woody-Allen looked calm and said plausibly: "For me personally, this film has been a success, and it is very popular in France."


    Listening to Woody Allen''s remarks not far away, Jeffrey Katzenberg walked over with an ugly face, "Woody Allen, you should go to hell."


    Of course, what Woody Allen said is right, "Hollywood Ending" is not only very popular in France, but also gained a lot of fame at the Cannes Film Festival.


    However, these can''t change one thing, and DreamWorks needs to face losses of at least tens of millions of dollars.


    Jeffrey Katzenberg took a deep breath, calmed down as much as possible, pointed to Gore Verbinski and introduced, "Gore Verbinski, the director of this film."


    "Hello, Mr. Gosling, I''m very glad that you can come here in person." Gore Verbinski greeted warmly.


    "Nice to meet you, Director Gore." Ryan looked at Gore-Verbinski in front of him, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.


    Ryan was very impressed with Gore Verbinski, even compared with Woody Allen, Gore Verbinski is the director that Hollywood film companies like.


    In his previous life, Gore-Verbinski directed many hit films, and "The Bell" is just one of them.


    The three most familiar films should be "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl", "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man''s Chest", and "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World''s End".


    Put him directly among the top commercial directors in Hollywood.


    "If you have time, we can sit down and have a cup of coffee together." Ryan said half-jokingly and half-invitingly.


    Seeing this, Kylie Jenner took out a business card with only a phone number printed on it, and handed it to Gore Verbinski.


    Looking at the business card in front of him, Gore Verbinski''s eyes flashed with joy, he reached out to take it, and put it in his suit pocket.


    Jeffrey Katzenberg glanced at Ryan, then at Gore Verbinski, and couldn''t help but smile.


    He could tell that Ryan was interested in Gore-Verbinski.


    However, Gore Verbinski didn''t stay long, and when he reached the door of the lounge, he said his goodbyes and left.


    Now was obviously not the time to talk, and whatever Ryan or Orion Pictures had planned, it was a good opportunity for him.


    "You seem to like Gore a lot."


    Walking into the lounge and sitting down, Jeffrey Katzenberg looked at Ryan and said, "Paramount is also in contact with Gore, interested in letting him direct a comedy film."


    "William Beasley, the person in charge of this project, also plans to invite Nicolas Cage to play the role."


    Paramount!


    Comedy movie!


    Nicolas Cage!


    Ryan couldn''t help but think of a film name, "The Weatherman", a low-cost comedy film with a budget of only 22 million US dollars.


    What makes him unforgettable is that this film is one of the many blockbusters starring Nicolas Cage.


    "Paramount!" Ryan didn''t care much about Paramount''s contact.


    Not to mention that he hasn''t figured out whether to invite Gore-Verbinski to direct Orion Pictures'' new project.


    Plus, Gore-Verbinski is an easy choice to make over a low-budget comedy.


    After all, the project planned by Orion Films has an initial investment of more than 100 million U.S. dollars. This is a real Hollywood large-scale commercial production.


    Jeffrey Katzenberg glanced at the time on his watch, and said very seriously: "Some time ago, Pixar Animation Studios and Disney held an internal audition. ", the prospect is very promising."


    Next year''s summer holidays will be particularly lively. In addition to "Finding Nemo" produced by Pixar Animation Studios, "Ice Age 2" by Blue Sky Studios and "Sinbad of the Seven Seas" by DreamWorks Animation Studios will also be released.


    The selected release time of the three animated feature films are all summer files.


    In this way, there will be an inevitable competition.


    Among them, "Finding Nemo" does not need to say much, it is only the name of Pixar Animation Studio, and no one dares to underestimate it.


    "Ice Age 2" is a sequel animated feature film. The first "Ice Age 1" was released, creating Blue Sky Studios, one of the three major animation studios in Hollywood.


    "Sinbad" produced by DreamWorks Animation Studio is only a traditional animation feature film, and the production cost is only 60 million US dollars. No matter how you look at it, it cannot compete with "Finding Nemo" and "Ice Age 2".


    "I will try to convince other DreamWorks executives to postpone the release of "Sinbad of the Seven Seas" until Christmas."


    Jeffrey Katzenberg sighed and continued, "I need the cooperation of Orion Pictures."


    The overseas distributor of this animated feature film is Orion Pictures, and the North American distributor is DreamWorks.


    "No problem." Ryan nodded and agreed.


    Hearing this, Jeffrey Katzenberg breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Well, I''ll go to the screening room first and talk to Stephen."


    Ryan waved his hand, indicating that he would go over in a while.


    After a while, Ryan and Kylie-Jenner left the lounge and headed to the premiere screening room.


    In his previous life, Ryan hadn''t watched the American version of "Midnight Ring" but had watched the Japanese original version of "Midnight Ring", a classic horror movie.


    So he is somewhat looking forward to this "American version of Midnight Ring".


    Especially Naomi Watts'' acting.


    The actors originally selected by the crew were not Naomi Watts, but Jennifer Connelly, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Beckinsale, who all played Rachel. Candidates.


    Unexpectedly, the crew chose Naomi Watts unexpectedly.


    Of course, anyone who is familiar with Naomi Watts will not be too surprised. She is very suitable to play the scream queen.


    For example, she contributed an Oscar-level screen scream in "King Kong".


    It''s a pity that as her salary continues to increase, few horror film crews will be able to afford Naomi Watts in the future.


    In addition, this Friday, in addition to the large-scale release of "The American Version of Midnight Ring", there is also a film produced by Paramount and directed by Stephen Scat, "Never Give Up".


    This film tells the story of a person with congenital cerebral palsy who is unwilling to be a failure and hopes to achieve success in life through his own efforts.


    Soon, three days later on the weekend, "The American Version of Midnight Ring" beat "Never Give Up" which was released at the same time, and easily won the championship of the North American box office chart.


    In the first weekend, the box office was 15.01 million US dollars, and it has a good audience reputation.


    As can be expected, this is a very successful horror film.


    "During the nearly two-hour screening time, Naomi Watts dedicated a screaming feast, and her performance in acting is also very satisfying."


    This can be said to be a very fair comment.


    "Harry-Potter 3: The Prisoner of Azkaban", co-produced and filmed with Warner Bros., chose to release it in December.