"What's your name and which newspaper is it from?"

"My name is George No...... Lind is a reporter for Hollywood Online. George Northen said halfway through and quickly made up a pseudonym for himself.

Unaware that George Northen was lying, Eric nodded and asked, "You just said that it was a very stupid choice for "Island Cry" to be released on November 1st, so what is your reason?"

George Northen replied confidently: "Quite simply, although November 1 is Halloween, and there are many horror films that will be released during this period, this is not actually a hot schedule, not even a good schedule, and the total box office of movies in these weeks is no different from the off-season of movies." Since Disney and Firefly have high hopes for this movie, it is not stupid to put it in theaters on November 1, or is it that you actually don't have any confidence in "Island Cry" to leave this movie in such a cannon fodder graveyard schedule?"

After listening to George Northson's words, Eric couldn't help but look at the other party a few more times, this middle-aged man dressed as a paparazzi is much better than those who only know how to ask about the privacy of celebrities: "Since what you can say is the truth, then you should also know that there will always be so many movies in the top ten box office in Hollywood every year, and their release time is neither summer nor Christmas, but they still squeeze into the list with their excellent quality." ”

"Mr. Williams, I understand what you said, just like the "Flying Innocence" released a few weeks ago, Samsung Pictures was very optimistic about this movie, so it was put in the unpopular October. But this box office dark horse, which cost only a few million, has now won nearly $60 million at the box office. It may even become a competitor to "Little Island Cry". But. Mr. Williams, you didn't answer my question, the dark horse movies you mentioned were put in the off-season because they weren't favored beforehand. But "Island Cry" is clearly a film with high hopes from Disney and Firefly, and it also won the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival. ”

Eric smiled slightly, and said confidently: "I have already answered you just now, as long as the quality of the film is excellent." Sometimes it's okay to ignore the schedule. ”

Ignoring the schedule?!

George Northen's eyes widened in surprise, as did some of the more professional reporters in the crowd.

Eric was a little arrogant to say such a thing.

In the whole of Hollywood, no director or producer dares to say such a thing with confidence, and most people have sharpened their brains and want to put their movies in the summer or New Year's files. Because everyone knows that a high-quality movie schedule means higher box office revenue, but Eric in front of him not only did the opposite, but also arrogantly shouted the slogan of 'ignoring the schedule'.

Quite a few paparazzi are keenly aware that this will be a very explosive topic. Involuntarily squeezed forward, and at the same time stretched the tape recorder in his hand harder in front of Eric.

George Northen also knew it was going to be a controversial topic. He even has a preliminary draft in mind, and I believe that many people will see the arrogant side of Eric Williams tomorrow, and if "Island Cry" does not achieve unexpected results, then Eric Williams will lose face, and even have a big impact on the box office results of his next few films during the New Year.

However, despite thinking so, George Northen still pulled the tape recorder closer to Eric with a harmless look and asked, "Mr. Williams, did you really mean that the movie "Island Cry" can completely ignore the schedule restrictions and get a high box office?"

Eric shrugged his shoulders and nodded, "Since I put the movie on November 1st, I must already have such confidence in my heart." ”

The group of reporters outside the cordon again let out a faint uproar.

After Erik finished speaking, he ignored the crowd and pulled Virginia up and walked towards the theater.

"Hey, Mr. Williams, can you elaborate on that?"

"Mr. Williams, why do you have such confidence in this film?"

"Mr. Williams......"

Amid the frantic shouts of reporters behind him, Eric led Virginia up the steps of the cinema without looking back.

Because the premiere didn't start until seven o'clock, the two of them didn't go directly to the screening room, but were guided by the staff to the pre-prepared lounge, where the celebrity guests were waiting.

Walking in the VIP passage, Virginia asked softly, "Eric, is there something wrong with you just saying something like that?"

"Don't even you have faith in me?" asked Eric, smiling.

Virginia hurriedly shook her head: "No, of course I have confidence in you, but anything can go wrong, just in case...... In case of...... Then you will definitely be ridiculed. ”

Eric squeezed the girl's little hand soothingly: "Don't worry, there is no case." ”

Virginia opened her mouth to say something, but Ereca walked into the common room.

I greeted many celebrities who came to cheer one by one, and after about ten minutes, Disney CEO Michael Eisner also came to the scene.

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

Eric raised an eyebrow, "Mr. Eisner, do you think my words are very inappropriate?"

Michael Eisner shook his head: "I just think it's too risky for you to say that, in fact, even I am curious why you insisted on putting this movie on November 1st, and now that I have done what you said, you should always tell me why." ”

"Let's go over there," Eric said, gesturing to a set of couches against the wall not far away.

Michael Eisner nodded and walked over with Eric, although the people in the lounge wanted to talk to Eric and Michael Eisner, but when they saw that the two of them had something to discuss, they didn't lean over again.

"Actually, I had this idea a long time ago, probably before the release of "Dark War". Eric said, glancing at Michael Eisner, and said, "At that time, I thought, since at the end of this year, there will be five movies related to me released one after another, so why not create a beautiful grand slam miracle on this schedule?"

"Grand Slam, miracle?" Michael Eisner repeats two key words in Eric's words, but he doesn't understand what the word Grand Slam has to do with movies, and it's not a ball game.

Eric didn't sell it, and quickly said: "Mr. Eisner, "Island Cry" will be released on November 1, and after we have spent a lot of publicity on it, it will definitely be no problem to win the box office for two weeks." Next, "Home Alone 2" will be released on November 17, last year's movie won a full 10 weeks of weekly box office champions, and I have seen films released at the same time, only "Lethal Weapon 2" and "Back to the Future 2" can compete with "Home Alone 2", but the crowd of those two movies is obviously not enough to compare with the popularity of "Home Alone 2", even if the box office of this sequel will be reduced to a certain extent, then it will definitely be no problem to win the box office championship for five weeks. Finally, at Christmas, "Sleepless in Seattle" continues to take over the weekly box office title, and I've seen it, and there is not a single blockbuster this year's Christmas, so I can still sit on the weekly box office title, and as long as there are no strong movies, then, maybe I can keep it that way until February. And, as long as we get this gimmick out there, then several films in this 'relay race' will receive more attention at the same time, which also plays a role in reinforcing the box office between the films. ”

Michael Eisner was shocked when he heard Eric's plan, the young people around him were obviously trying to dominate the entire New Year's stall!

A movie that is the top grossing movie at the weekly box office can also win at least 30% of the box office for a week, and with the box office of films that are not at the top of the list, this number will rise to at least 40%, and based on the total box office of $600 million at the end of the year, these films will take home a total box office of $240 million, which does not seem like much, and even the total box office of the first part of "Home Alone" last year was not reached. But don't forget, after the New Year, these films have at least one to three months to go to the box office, and the total box office will certainly not be much less than the $240 million figure.

On average, five films, each with at least $100 million at the box office.

If that's the case, among the top ten box office lists this year, fireflies must occupy at least five positions, which is obviously a disgrace for the seven major film companies.

Even if Disney was the beneficiary of this, Michael Eisner doesn't feel any excitement when he thinks about it now.

Perhaps, it's time to do something.

Michael Eisner had such a thought in his mind for some reason.

After a few glances at the still ambitious young man beside him, Michael Eisner pursed his lips, patted Eric on the shoulder and said a few words of encouragement, and then got up and left.

Eric sat on the sofa for a while, because he seemed to see some different looks in Michael Eisner's eyes just now, but he didn't figure out what it was, and after telling Michael Eisner about his ambitious plan, Eric himself was a little excited, so he didn't analyze the meaning contained in Michael Eisner's fleeting eyes in detail. (To be continued......)