Chapter 800: Box Office Conjecture [Second Update]
On the TV screen, Lin Youlun said this, and the on-site cameraman finally found a position where he could stand and shoot steadily, and then the camera finally stopped shaking.
"Hong Kong films can gain a wider market space, while Hollywood films can expand their influence in Asia, and this kind of cooperation is beneficial to both sides."
In his office, Spielberg was staring intently at the TV screen, while Lucas was playing off on a makeshift golf course paved in his office.
With his left eye closed, Lucas was about to gently push the ball into the hole, "What do you think of him?" ”
Spielberg turned around and asked, somewhat uncertainly, "What do you mean?" ”
"Of course, that's what he just talked about." Lucas nudged his club forward and the golf ball rolled along a straight track to hole-in.
Spielberg shrugged, "Hong Kong films have a strong control over the Asian region, and it is indeed difficult for Hollywood films to expand their influence to this region, and there is some truth in his idea of win-win cooperation." ”
"The key is that Asia has the largest population in the world, and the future market potential is immeasurable!" Lucas held his club in his hand and looked at Spielberg, "So, what do you think of the partner I chose?" ”
Spielberg looked at Lucas noncommittally: "That's the real purpose of your coming to me today, right?" ”
Lucas shrugged.
"Lin is really a good partner, knows movies and has a lot of money...... But are you so sure that he will invest in a film company in the United States? Spielberg asked curiously.
"In fact, he's been doing it since he bought Pierce." Lucas's expression was serious.
"But it's just an animation studio, and it's a spin-off department from your ILM, maybe it's just to complement the Aurora special effects company." Spielberg suggested a possibility.
Lucas puts down the club. Turning his head and asking: "The few films he has invested in in the recent period are no longer starring a single Asian, but trying to invite actors from the United States and other countries to star, how do you explain this?" ”
Spielberg replied without hesitation: "It's very simple, because he wants to make Hong Kong films better to enter the overseas market." ”
"So what better way to break into the U.S. market than by setting up a film company directly in the U.S.? I've talked to him about it before, and he's agreed, so judging by the current trend, the day is not far off when we can start working together. ”
"It's too early to talk about that, and I'm more concerned about how much 'The Mummy' will make at the box office."
"The North American box office could be around $200 million, and the global box office could exceed $400 million. It's basically the same as "Ghost Blowing the Lantern". Lucas poured himself a glass of water and stood by the water cooler.
Spielberg smiled noncommittally.
"It seems that you are optimistic about the prospects of Lin's film?"
Lucas nodded, "Before Christmas, this is the movie I'm most looking forward to. ”
"And what about after Christmas?" Spielberg asked curiously.
"What do you say? Next year, apart from our big dinosaur movie, I'm afraid there is no other movie that I can look forward to! Lucas winked at Spielberg.
Spielberg shrugged. He replied with a smile: "Then I'm afraid you'll have to wait a long time, because the special effects department told me." It is estimated that the film will not be fully produced until August next year. ”
Lucas raised his glass of water: "I believe that it will be a moment to witness a miracle." So I have enough patience to wait! ”
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"Zhizhi, Mr. Lin is back!"
Wu Siyuan hurriedly broke into Guan Zhilin's room, but heard a shout inside.
Guan Zhilin was changing clothes, and her upper body was wearing nothing, when Wu Siyuan suddenly broke in, and she grabbed a piece of clothing to cover her chest.
"I'm sorry to ......," Wu Siyuan covered his eyes with his hands. He turned and walked away.
Guan Zhilin got dressed again, and then called Wu Siyuan in.
"Uncle Wu, you should have knocked on the door first when you came in just now."
was almost gone just now, and Guan Zhilin would inevitably have some complaints in her heart.
"It's urgent. I didn't expect you to be changing clothes......" Wu Siyuan explained two sentences, and then told Guan Zhilin an important news: "Mr. Lin is back!" ”
"So what?"
Guan Zhilin's reaction was not as excited as Wu Siyuan imagined.
With Zhou Comin here, Guan Zhilin didn't think that she would have any chance to get close to Lin Youlun.
Wu Siyuan then told Guan Zhilin another thing.
"Miss Zhou has returned to Hong Kong, and Mr. Lin came here alone!"
"Really?" Guan Zhilin suddenly stood up from her seat.
Wu Siyuan looked Guan Zhilin up and down a few times: "You don't plan to dress like this and go to dinner with Mr. Lin, right?" ”
Guan Zhilin immediately ran back to the bedroom, changed into a black low-cut short skirt, and deliberately turned around in front of Wu Siyuan after coming out.
"Uncle Wu thinks this is okay?"
Wu Siyuan thought about it with his hands and suggested, "I think you can wear another shawl outside." ”
Seeing Guan Zhilin's puzzled face, he then added: "Mr. Lin has not only invited you and me tonight, so let's dress formally and take it off when needed!" ”
Guan Zhilin felt that Wu Siyuan made sense, so she went back to the bedroom to find a gauze shawl to put on, and then went out with Wu Siyuan.
The dinner venue was in the hotel restaurant, and when Wu Siyuan and Guan Zhilin arrived, Wang Jing and Cheng Long were already sitting at the table.
Cheng Long stood up diligently and opened a seat for Guan Zhilin.
Guan Zhilin smiled and thanked him, but turned around and sat down in the position where Cheng Long had just stood up.
Because of that location, it is right next to Lin Youlun.
"Mr. Lin, you don't mind if I sit here, right?"
Guan Zhilin's delicate voice made Wang Jing's bones soften three points when he heard Wang Jing, who was sitting on the other side of Lin Youlun, and wondered in his heart, what happened to this woman tonight, how did she behave strangely.
Lin Youlun watched Guan Zhilin's every move in his eyes, and his heart had similar thoughts to Wang Jing, and because the seats were next to each other, he could even feel the charm in Guan Zhilin's eyes.
Cheng Long's expression was a little ugly at the moment, but in front of Lin Youlun, he was not good.
Wu Siyuan patted Cheng Long on the shoulder at this time, "Ah Long, come on, let's sit together, it happened to be the incident you told me last time, and then I thought about it......"
Cheng Long sat down according to Wu Siyuan's meaning, but his mind was not on the conversation with Wu Siyuan.
On the side, Guan Zhilin had already tried to chat with Lin Youlun on the contrary, covering her red lips from time to time and giggling.
Cheng Long sat next to him for a while, he couldn't hold back the doubts in his heart, so he got up and said that he was going to the bathroom, and gave Wang Jing a look before leaving.
Cheng Long walked outside the restaurant and waited for a while, and Wang Jing quickly followed.
"Is there anything you want me to do?"
"Didn't you tell me last time that Mr. Lin and Miss Guan have nothing to do with each other? What's going on now? Cheng Long had intentions for Guan Zhilin, but he didn't think that because of this unpleasant quarrel with Lin Youlun, he valued his career development in the United States more than a woman, so he had to ask this matter clearly.
"I'm really wondering about this? It stands to reason that if Aaron has anything to do with her, it is impossible to hide it from me! Wang Jing touched his fat chin, and he was also wondering about this matter.
"That means she has thoughts about Mr. Lin?" Cheng Long asked a different question.
"This is very likely, but this woman has a bad reputation, I guess Aaron and her are probably just playing, and they won't be serious." Wang Jing couldn't think of a reasonable explanation, so he could only prevaricate like this.
"Okay, I know what to do."
Although it was not really certain from Wang Jing whether Guan Zhilin and Lin Youlun were related, Cheng Long still decided to keep his distance from this woman for the sake of insurance.
Looking at Guan Zhilin's various performances in front of Lin Youlun today, this is not a simple woman, Cheng Long is a little glad that he has not been involved in a relationship with her at this time, otherwise it is a big question whether he can get rid of her in the future.
Back at the dining table, Cheng Long's expression had returned to normal, and his eyes were no longer looking at Guan Zhilin, and he was concentrating on chatting with Wu Siyuan.
Not long after, Wang Jing also came back from the bathroom, and Lin Youlun coughed at this time.
Guan Zhilin very smartly stopped talking to Lin Youlun, Cheng Long and Wu Siyuan also stopped discussing, and everyone's eyes looked at Lin Youlun's face together.
"Tomorrow is the premiere of "The Mummy", and everyone here is directly involved in the film, I propose that everyone have a toast first, and I wish the film a satisfactory box office result after its release!"
Four wine glasses clashed together.
When I sat down after drinking, there was a little accident.
Guan Zhilin accidentally knocked over the wine bottle that was placed aside, and part of the red wine splashed on Lin Youlun's pants.
Guan Zhilin hurriedly took out a tissue to help Lin Youlun wipe his pants, but that position was at the base of his thigh, Guan Zhilin hurriedly wiped it for a while, but unintentionally touched a hard erection.
Lin Youlun immediately felt it, in order to avoid embarrassment, he originally wanted to come by himself, but his eyes inadvertently looked in from the collar of Guan Zhilin's drooping clothes, and two balls of tender white and rich bouncies were displayed in front of him without any obstacles.
Guan Zhilin actually only wore a nipple patch, and she didn't wear anything under the dress, it was completely vacuum!
Lin Youlun couldn't help but swallow his saliva. (To be continued......)