Chapter 27: All the way
Tracy was definitely not kidding. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info
Let's take a look at who the four major studios are, "Hamlet" is produced by Warner Pictures, "Kindergarten Detective" is produced by Universal Pictures, "The Godfather 3" is produced by Paramount Pictures, and "Speechless Ask the Sky" is produced by Columbia Pictures.
Four of the eight film giants in the United States with a century-old heritage participated in this media action against Li Wei, of course, it cannot be ruled out that 20th Century Fox also secretly took action, and the current "Home Alone" and "Edward Scissorhands" were produced and distributed by this century-old store.
Li Wei knows very well the horror of these film groups, he has calmed down, sat down next to Tracy, and asked: "Maybe the strength of the new line is not as good as these old companies, but "Killer Tragedy" is the cash cow of the new line, I don't believe Bob. Shay will be indifferent, I'm making money for them, and the profits they make from a year's hard work are not as much as I make for them alone, are they all stupid, and they don't even dare to ask for money? ”
Tracy immediately took out a document and got into the working state, "They can't intervene directly, it's too big, it takes a lot of dollars to buy the media, and they can't afford it!" But Will, as long as you sue, Bob. Shay has assured me that he will 100% mobilize all channels and launch a counterattack immediately! ”
"Who am I going to sue?" Li Wei had no clue.
"Whoever slanders you, slanders you, and harasses you, you sue! Including the miscellaneous who injured your father, the paparazzi who spread your experience, the prison bosses who were interviewed by the media, the juvenile detention center managers, anyway, as long as you say bad things about you in public, you will be prosecuted! ”
Li Wei pondered for a moment, and suddenly said, "What they said is true, I can't win, Tracy!" ”
Tracy smiled bitterly, "Sue them not to win, but to show an attitude, you are definitely not pregnant, if you are silent, wait for a long time, all this is true, then you will not be able to turn over!" In addition, you have to immediately take out a sum of money and donate it to the school where you burned the library, there is a record of this matter, and you must admit it! ”
Li Wei was immediately frustrated, "This time, how much will it cost me?" ”
"The main thing depends on the effect, at least one or two million, if tomorrow's box office rankings are released, you still haven't fallen, the four major studios will definitely increase their publicity efforts, and you will spend more money then!"
"I've only made millions, and I'm going to spend them in the blink of an eye!" Li Wei was furious, "You sold me, Tracy!" ”
Li Wei could only compromise after thinking about it, and now at this juncture, it is impossible not to invest a large amount of money, and he handed over the matter of the complaint to Tracy.
After Tracy left, Li Wei began to answer the phone, Sister Lai called, Mom called, Mrs. Vicky called, and even his grandmother, Mrs. Martha, who was far away in Austin, Texas, contacted him.
After receiving a call from his grandmother, Li Wei felt warm, Lady Martha brought him up, even after being reborn, the body's feelings for Lady Martha did not disappear, the original owner was indifferent to everyone, but he loved this grandmother.
"Grandma, I miss you so much!"
Old Madame Martha said to him in a stern tone: "My darling, everyone has made mistakes when they are young, and you are responsible for what you have done, and you have to repent, but that in no way means that you can let them be humiliated!" You remember, you are the descendant of heroes, your grandfather fought in World War II, he personally killed eight Nazis in North Africa, those reporters only reported on the troubles of my sons, but automatically ignored the honor of our family, good boy, come home quickly, take your grandfather's medal with you, let those media take a look, you are certainly not born a bad seed. ”
"What a good grandma for me! I'll be back in Texas right away! ”
"Oh, that's great, your birthday tomorrow, baby, grandma is waiting for you!"
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It was December 24, 1990, the fiftieth Monday.
This is destined to be a day that will be recorded in American film history, a legendary day.
And the legend only belongs to Li Wei and belongs to Li Wei's "Killer Tragedy".
Early in the morning, the media all over the United States are broadcasting a news, whether it is a television station or a print media, the entertainment head is marked with a striking number.
"104.57 million!"
This is the total box office figure for the three weeks of "Killer Tragedy" in theaters.
Last week, the overwhelming negative reports on Li Wei in the media not only did not push Li Wei into the abyss, but instead aroused the curiosity of the audience.
"If such a bad seed can be on the big screen, then I can too, I want to watch his films and learn from his bad skills!"
"He's very handsome, I heard that he is a stripper, then he must be shooting, I must go and see it!"
The psychology of the general public is so wonderful!
Of course, there are also Li Wei's loyal fans, who are angry in the face of the media's attacks without a lower limit, and pour into the cinema over and over again.
"I'm going to burn down that newspaper that slandered Will, they're a bunch of scum!"
"I'm going to take out all my money and contribute to the box office for him!"
The media wanted to ignore Li Wei's talent, but they couldn't ignore the record set by "Killer Tragedy".
Every Monday, the entertainment section of all media outlets immediately announces the box office charts of the previous week, and "Killer Tragedy" did not fall into the top ten, so no one can erase it.
The list goes like this:
First place: "Killer Tragedy", released for three weeks, with a weekend box office of 74.79 million, a total of 104.57 million, and 1,350 theaters.
second place: "Home Alone", released for eight weeks, with a weekend box office of 18.32 million, a total of 238.47 million, and 1,885 theaters.
third place: "Dances with Wolves", released for seven weeks, with a weekend box office of 14.19 million, a total of 173.62 million, and 1,762 theaters.
Fourth place: "Edward Scissorhands", released for three weeks, with a weekend box office of 13.54 million, a cumulative total of 45.21 million, and 2,569 theaters.
Fifth place: "Kindergarten Police Detective", released for a week, with a weekend box office of 11.26 million, a total of 11.26 million, and 2,860 theaters.
Sixth place: "Ten Days of Danger", four weeks after its release, the weekend box office was 9.3 million, with a total of 44.15 million and 1,107 theaters.
Seventh place: "Speechless Asking the Sky", released for a week, with a weekend box office of 7.17 million, a total of 7.27 million, and 1,283 theaters.
Eighth place: "Hamlet", released for a week, with a weekend box office of 6.76 million, a total of 6.76 million, and 2,430 theaters.
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Tenth place: "The Godfather 3", released for a week, with a weekend box office of 2.35 million, a total of 2.35 million, and 1,524 theaters.
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The media controlled by the four major studios did not comment on the list as if they had lost their voices together in an instant.
The neutral media is very interesting, they don't pay attention to the horror record "Killer Tragedy", and the focus is entirely on the four new blockbusters.
"They're all sinking, like the Titanic!" Chicago Tribune
"They're losing badly! Oh my God, Mr. Coppola's "The Godfather 3" will probably not make 10 million at the box office when it is painted, and I guess he will kill himself by swallowing a gun; Mel. Gibson obviously chose the wrong role, he was only suitable to play the Irish ruffian, he was born insulated from the prince! New York Daily News
Of course, there are also some media outlets that have connections with New Line Pictures, so it is natural to praise Li Wei.
"That little villain worked miracles, he made a $100 million film for only $50,000, and I think God has forgiven him!" Baltimore Sun
"What kind of movie is Killer Tragedy? An authentic popcorn entertainment that doesn't contain any art! Of course, those guitar songs are definitely exceptional! Its producer, Will. Mr. Li is a pure film genius, a natural actor and director, he has only 19 years of life but has mastered unparalleled film technology, but he is also a collection of villains, violence, quirks, arson, he is still ruthless, what a pity! The New Yorker