I’m in Hollywood - Chapter 259

[Chapter 254 Maybe it’s time to do something]

“What’s your name and which newspaper are you from?” “My name is George No…Linder, a reporter for Hollywood Online.” George Northam said halfway through and hurriedly made up a pseudonym for himself.

Eric didn’t realize that George Northam was lying, nodded and asked, “You just said that it’s a very stupid thing to put “Cry on the Island” on November 1st What’s your reason?” George Northam replied confidently: “It’s very simple, although November 1st is Halloween, many horror movies will be released during this period. Released, but it’s not really a popular schedule, not even a good schedule. The total box office of the movie in these weeks is no different from the off-season movie. Since Disney and Firefly have high hopes for this movie, put it on the It was released on November 1st, what else could it be if it wasn’t stupid, or, in fact, you didn’t have any confidence in “Cry on the Island”, so you left this movie in such a schedule like a cannon fodder cemetery?” ; After listening to George Northam’s words, Eric couldn’t help but look at the other side a few more times, this middle-aged man dressed as a paparazzi is much better than those who only know how to ask stars*: “Since you You can tell the truth, then you should also know that there are always a few movies in Hollywood’s top ten box office every year, and their release time is neither summer nor Christmas, but they still rely on their own excellent quality. , squeezed into the leaderboard.” “Mr Williams, I see what you’re saying,

Just like the “Flying Innocent” that was released a few weeks ago, the Samsung Film Company was very optimistic about this film, and put this film in the unpopular October, but this film cost only a few million The box-office dark horse has now grossed nearly $60 million, and may even be a competitor to Cry on a Island.

But, Mr. Williams.

But you didn’t answer my question, the reason why those dark horse movies you mentioned were put in the off-season.

It’s because they weren’t favored in advance.

But “A Little Island” is clearly a movie that Disney and Firefly had high hopes for, and also won a Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Eric smiled slightly. He said confidently: “I have already answered you just now, as long as the quality of the film is excellent, sometimes the schedule can be ignored.

Ignore the schedule?! ; Eric’s words are too arrogant. In the whole of Hollywood, no director or producer has dared to say such a thing with confidence. It’s because he has sharpened his head and wants to put his movie in the summer or new year. Because everyone knows that a high-quality movie schedule means higher box office revenue. However, Eric in front of him not only did the opposite In addition, they arrogantly shouted the slogan of ‘ignoring the schedule’. At the same time, he stretched the tape recorder in his hand harder to Eric.

George Northam also knew that this would be a controversial topic. He even had a preliminary draft in his mind. I believe many people will see Eric Williams arrogant tomorrow. On the one hand, and if “Cry on the Island” doesn’t achieve unexpected results, then.

Eric Williams will be disgraced and even have a big impact on the box office results of his next few films during the New Year.

George Northam still brought the tape recorder closer to Eric with a harmless face and asked, “Mr. Williams, did you really mean that the movie “Cry on the Island” can completely ignore the time limit, take Will it reach a high box office?” Eric shrugged and nodded: “Since I put the movie on November 1st, I must have such confidence in my heart. The group of reporters outside the cordon made a faint uproar again.

After Eric finished speaking, he ignored the crowd and pulled Virginia into the theater.

“Hello, Mr. Williams. Can you explain more?” “Mr. Williams, why do you have such confidence in this film? ” “Mr. Williams…” &

nbsp; In the frantic shouts of reporters behind.

Eric took Virginia up the steps of the cinema without looking back.

Because the premiere does not start until seven o’clock, the two did not go directly to the screening room.

Instead, under the guidance of the staff, they went to the lounge prepared in advance, and the star guests who came to join in were waiting there.

Walking in the VIP aisle, Virginia asked softly, “Eric, is there something wrong with what you just said?” “Even you don’t have confidence in me?” Eric asked with a smile.

Virginia hurriedly shook her head: “No, of course I have confidence in you, but, anything can happen unexpectedly, in case… in case… then you will definitely be laughed at .” Eric squeezed the girl’s little hand soothingly: “Don’t worry, there is no accident.” Virginia opened her mouth and said What, but was dragged into the lounge by Eric.

Greeted many stars who came to cheer, and about ten minutes later, Disney’s Michael Eisner also came to the scene.

“Eric, I heard what you just said on the red carpet.” Michael Eisner said to Eric as soon as they met.

Eric raised his eyebrows: “Mr. Eisner, do you think my words are very inappropriate?” Michael Eisner shook his head: “I just think you It’s too risky to say that, in fact, even I am very curious, why do you insist on putting this movie on November 1st, and now I have done as you said, you should tell me why .” “Let’s go over there and talk,” Eric pointed to a set of sofas against the wall not far away.

Michael Eisner nodded and walked over with Eric, although everyone in the lounge wanted to chat with Eric and Michael Eisner , but seeing the appearance of two people discussing something, they were very interested and didn’t come over.

“Actually, I had this idea a long time ago, probably before the release of “Dark War”.” Eric said, watching Michael Eisner With a glance, he said, “At that time, I thought, since five films related to me will be released at the end of this year, why not create a beautiful grand slam miracle in this schedule?” ; “Grand slam, miracle?” Michael Eisner repeated the two key words in Eric’s words, but did not understand, what does the word grand slam have to do with the movie, and it is not a ball game.

Eric didn’t sell anything, and quickly said: “Mr. Eisner, “Cry on the Island” will be released on November 1st. After we have spent a lot of publicity, it will definitely be no problem to win the box office champion for two weeks. Next , “Home Alone 2” was released on November 17. Last year, this film won the weekly box office championship for 10 weeks, and I have seen the films released in the same period, only “Lethal Weapon 2” and “Back to the Future 2” It can compete with “Home Alone 2”, but the crowd of those two films is obviously not enough to compare with the popularity of “Home Alone 2”, even if the box office of this sequel will be lower, then it will win the box office championship for five weeks It’s definitely no problem. Finally, at Christmas, “Sleepless in Seattle” will continue to take the top spot at the weekly box office. I’ve seen it, and there isn’t a single blockbuster this Christmas, so I can still sit down as the weekly box office champion, as long as No strong movies come out, so maybe I can keep it that way until February. And, as long as we get the gimmick out of the way, several movies in this ‘relay race’ will get more attention at the same time , which also played a role in promoting each other’s box office.” Michael Eisner was shocked when he heard Eric’s plan. Obviously to occupy the entire New Year’s gear!

A film that wins the weekly box office at least 30% of the weekly box office, plus the box office of the film that does not win the top of the list, this number will rise to at least 40%, according to the end of the year 6 In terms of the total box office of 100 million US dollars, these films will take a total of 240 million US dollars at the box office.

But don’t forget, after the New Year, these films still have at least one to three months to harvest the box office, and the total box office will certainly not be much less than the figure of 240 million US dollars.

On average, five films, each of which grossed at least $100 million.

If this is the case, among the top ten box office charts this year, Firefly will occupy at least five positions. This is obviously a shame for the seven major film companies.

Even if Disney is the profiteer in this matter, Michael Eisner doesn’t feel any excitement when he thinks about it now.

Maybe it’s time to do something.

Michael Eisner had such an inexplicable thought.

UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com Glancing at the smug young man beside him, Michael Eisner pursed his lips, patted Eric on the shoulder and encouraged a few words, then got up and left .

Eric sat on the sofa for a while, because he seemed to see something different in Michael Eisner’s eyes just now, but he didn’t understand what it was. After telling Michael Eisner about his ambitious plan, Eric was a little excited, so he did not analyze in detail the meaning of Michael Eisner’s fleeting eyes. .

(To be continued)

Michael Eisner inexplicably had such a thought.

UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com Glancing at the smug young man beside him, Michael Eisner pursed his lips, patted Eric on the shoulder and encouraged a few words, then got up and left .

Eric sat on the sofa for a while, because he seemed to see something different in Michael Eisner’s eyes just now, but he didn’t understand what it was. After telling Michael Eisner about his ambitious plan, Eric himself was a little excited, so he did not analyze in detail the profound meaning contained in Michael Eisner’s fleeting eyes. .

(To be continued)

Michael Eisner inexplicably had such a thought.

UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com Glancing at the smug young man beside him, Michael Eisner pursed his lips, patted Eric on the shoulder and encouraged a few words, then got up and left .

Eric sat on the sofa for a while, because he seemed to see something different in Michael Eisner’s eyes just now, but he didn’t understand what it was. After telling Michael Eisner about his ambitious plan, Eric himself was a little excited, so he did not analyze in detail the profound meaning contained in Michael Eisner’s fleeting eyes. .

(To be continued)

[End of this Chapter]