"Considering that there is still publicity to be done, the release date is set for the first Friday in April!" Davis said.

Chen Hao nodded when he heard this, there is still a month to use for publicity, which is enough.

Fridays are the norm, especially for box-office ambitious films.

"How much do you think the box office is qualified?" Chen Hao asked with a smile.

"The investment cost is 20 million US dollars, and according to the 60% box office share, only 35 million US dollars can be recovered, but "Chainsaw" has 55 million, and "Hurricane Rescue" has to be at least 75 million!" Davis laughed.

Chen Hao nodded convincingly, 60% of the box office share, compared with the current 37% in the mainland, it is really incomparable.

And the final North American box office share of "Saw Horror" at that time was only 50%, while "Hurricane Rescue" rose to 60%, which is the difference between whether there is a giant investment or not!

However, in "Hurricane Rescue", the proportion of investment in Tiantian Pictures is very small, only 3.5 million US dollars was invested, that is, 17.5% of the total cost, and the majority was still occupied by Sony Columbia.

This is also because of many reasons, when "Hurricane Rescue" is successful, then the next movie must account for at least half of the investment anyway, otherwise the cheapness will be taken away.

"Next, I'll arrange the promotion and release of the movie, and you just have to wait to do the promotion. Davis said.

Chen Hao nodded when he heard this, and then asked again, "How much does it cost to buy a mansion villa in Beverly Hills now?"

In his previous life, Chen Hao was ready to buy a house in Beverly, but the price was too high at that time, so he gave up.

It's only 2003, so it's probably going to be a lot cheaper.

Davis laughed, "What? Want to make a home in Los Angeles?"

"That's not it, it's just that I don't have a place to live, I can't stay in a hotel every time I come to the United States, and buying a house can be regarded as an investment for myself. Chen Hao said.

Davis nodded, "Then how much area do you need, and are there any other requirements?"

"No, as long as you can live. Chen Hao shook his head and said.

"Let me give you a reference, Cheng Long spent $3 million in '98 to buy a Beverly Hills villa, covering an area of about 700 square meters. Davis said.

"Then buy it as such. Chen Hao said casually.

"Okay, I'll ask you someone, I estimate that if you buy it now, the same area and decoration are estimated to not exceed 5 million US dollars. Davis said.

"Then I'm sorry for you, Davis. Chen Hao nodded.

"It's good that you have a home in Los Angeles, and we'll be in touch in the future. Davis laughed.

After sending Davis away, Chen Hao was fine for the time being, and then he went online to look for information.

It's 2003, Chen Hao knows that there are many well-known and popular movies adapted from games in later generations, and what Chen Hao wants to do now is to cut off Hu Hu and buy the copyright in advance.

At the same time, Chen Hao is also ready to take a look at what films will be released in the North American film market at the end of March and early April to see if there are strong enemies among his competitors.

......

Soon, three days passed, and Davis found Chen Hao again.

"What's the matter? Look at your gloomy face, what movie did that Tommy Motorola find as our competitor?" Chen Hao asked when he saw the angry Davis.

"That bastard raised "Anger Management", which was originally scheduled for June in the summer, to April 11. Davis scolded.

Chen Hao raised his eyebrows when he heard this, although it was raised, but it could have been set in the crowded summer file of blockbusters, which in itself shows the blockbuster potential of the movie.

"There is a lot of box office potential?" asked Chen Hao.

"Yes, although the investment is only $56 million, but Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson have been invited!" Davis said as he slapped the couch hard.

Chen Hao frowned slightly when he heard this, damn, after inviting these two people, the film only used 56 million?

Not only that, but the two also invited a group of well-known friends to participate, so this comedy is unanimously optimistic about everyone, and the pressure of "Hurricane Rescue" this time is not small. Davis said with a headache.

"What are the theaters for the two movies?" asked Chen Hao.

"There are 3,000 theaters in "Hurricane Rescue", although "Chainsaw" is popular, but "Hurricane Rescue" only has an investment of 20 million after all, so this is already within my maximum ability. Davis said.

Chen Hao nodded when he heard this, the number of paintings has exceeded the 2,200 at the peak of "Chainsaw", and he is Chinese, and Liam Neeson is out of breath again, so it is understandable.

"However, there are 4,100 theaters in Anger Management!" Davis sighed, shaking his head.

After all, he is now in charge of Asia, and there is still a gap between him and Tommy Motorola, who is in charge of North America.

Chen Hao was helpless when he heard this, the investment was less than the people, the cast was blown into slag, and even the number of theaters opened was far less than others, no matter how you look at it, it is bound to lose.

It seems that that Tommy Motorola is serious this time, and wants to directly crush "Hurricane Rescue", and does not give a chance to turn the tables at all.

"The only good thing is that I managed to get 'Anger Management' to be released a week later, and that bastard wanted to release it at the same time. Davis laughed as he spoke.

"Okay, since it's all like this, let's stop thinking about it so much, let's see if there are any strong competitors to the movies we released on the same day, and we didn't take advantage of anything else in the week. Chen Hao comforted.

When Davis heard this, he looked at the young Chen Hao, and shook his head helplessly, "I haven't seen it yet, alas!"

"Okay, let's talk about it quickly, I checked it myself, but I guess I didn't find it all!" Chen Hao said.

"I watched the movies that will be released near the next schedule, and last week there were "Oolong Führer", "Rescue from the Center of the Earth" and "Recruit Training", of which "Rescue from the Center of the Ground" is a sci-fi disaster film that needs attention.

And there are a lot of movies released in the same week, "Sniper Phone Booth", "Aquarius Girl", "Bean Dispatcher", "Straight In", plus "Hurricane Rescue", a total of 5 movies were released.

However, they are all small-budget productions, and there is no investment of more than 20 million US dollars. Davis said.

Chen Hao was stunned when he heard "Sniper Phone Booth", this movie is very famous, and the box office should not be too high.

In addition, "Bean Dispatcher" should be the secret agent series of comedy master Mr. Bean, this is a British film, and the box office in North America does not seem to be too high.

As for "Aquarius Girl" and "Straight Entry", Chen Hao doesn't even have any impression, and it shouldn't be a box office hit.

Thinking of this, Chen Hao's heart relaxed a lot, it seems that this spring file is indeed cold enough, and there are no blockbusters entering the scene at all.