Chapter 610 Scene 610 The beginning of change
"What are you talking about!? You coward! We haven't lost yet! The green tendons on Hahn Lesser's forehead were about to burst out, and the whole person roared like thunder, completely lacking his usual gentle and elegant elite temperament.
"Alright, Hahn Lesser." Carl Lewis of Fox sighed helplessly:
"You don't know yet, Jeff has been fired from within Warners, and he only has half a month left in his term."
As soon as Carl Lewis said this, Hahn Lesser was stunned, you must know that Jeff Robinoff is different from his temporary replacement CEO, although he only took office last year, but Jeff Robinoff is a recognized legend in the industry, and Warner is also in the thriving stage, at this time Jeff Robinoff was dismissed, which proves that for this fight with Black Pearl, both Warner and Jeff Robinoff himself have paid a huge price.
"Jeff...... Sorry, I don't know......" Hahn Lesser's hot mind finally calmed down, and he was embarrassed to sit back on the bench......
"You don't have to apologize to me, it's not anyone's fault, in the final analysis, we miscalculated the situation, and even more miscalculated Li Xiaole's energy." Jeff Robinoff still smiled mildly, turned to Carl Lewis:
"Carl, your News Corp. has the most comprehensive data, and your data results predict how far the box office of "Iron Man" will eventually reach with such a development momentum?"
"It has exceeded 100 million US dollars for two consecutive weeks, and the overseas box office is about to exceed 100 million...... Those market analysts in our group expect ...... In the next two weeks, "Iron Man" will grossing more than $300 million in North America and 200 million overseas...... In the end, the global box office is very likely to exceed 500 million. Carl Lewis looked at the crowd slowly.
500 million ...... Those present felt a cool air rush up from the soles of their feet, which meant that their costly collective action not only did not suppress the momentum of the Black Pearl Company, but also lit a fireworks of celebration for his victory...... The $300 million film will not only not lose money, but will also make huge profits......
500 million box office, plus the copyright of DVD, the broadcast cost of the TV station...... Black Pearl United America can get at least $440 million in returns, which means that Black Pearl's net profit has reached 140 million......
In this Hollywood, where 85% of movies lose money except for the Big Six, Black Pearl United America staged an unprecedented business miracle.
Before "Iron Man", their 6 major groups dominated the game, and after Iron Man, I am afraid that they will compete with United States in the North American film market......
"Gentlemen, I don't think we need to discuss whether we should continue our actions against the Black Pearl Alliance." Jeff Robinov glanced around the crowd meaningfully, and said calmly:
"Now let's just show our hands and vote, and I propose to suspend this media action." As he spoke, he raised his right hand.
Carl Lewis also immediately raised his hand, and the heads of Disney, Universal, and Paramount also raised their hands after a little hesitation.
Everyone turned their heads to look at the angry Hahn Lesser, waiting for his statement, the new president who had not yet sat firmly in the ass of Sony Columbia Pictures, watching everyone's eyes look at this side, only to feel a huge sense of powerlessness suddenly welling up in his heart, he suddenly realized that everything was over, and now Hollywood is no longer the era when the heads of their six major parties get together for a small meeting and can dominate the trend of the North American film industry, this once impregnable fortress, It has collapsed under the impact of the newcomer of Black Pearl United States......
As the initiator of the operation, he will not escape the fate of being fired like Jeff Robinov...... In the end, Hahn Lesser could only close his eyes and sigh deeply, gently reciting a prayer from the Bible in his heart, and raised his left hand tremblingly......
The meeting ended in this oppressive atmosphere, looking at Hahn Lesser who was slumped in his seat in a daze, Carl Lewis was packing up his papers, and found that his friend Jeff Robinoff had a relaxed face, and walked out of the door curiously stopped him and asked:
"Jeff, what the hell do you think?"
"What can I think, go back and hand over to Warners." Jeff Robinoff's wise eyes were relieved.
"I'm confused, it's not like ......you at all," Carl Lewis said with a wry smile, "aren't you the most opposed to us joining forces to do these little things?" How could you do such a stupid thing with such an impulsive idiot as Jayn Lesser, with your intelligence, you should have put all the blame on that guy in the first place, so why lead this operation with him? ”
"Maybe it's because I'm confused." Jeff Robinoff suddenly flashed a sly smile to his old friend.
"Jeff...... Did you do it on purpose? Carl Lewis was stunned and asked as he grabbed his shoulders in surprise.
"I can't say that, I just did what I was supposed to do, I didn't do anything out of the ordinary, it just happened naturally." Jeff Robinoff put his arm around his shoulders and smiled, "Carl, you have to help me keep it secret, I'll be working at Lionsgate in a month." ”
"Oh my God...... You're just crazy, you're saying you deliberately made a mistake and resigned? Is Warner worse than Lionsgate? Carl Lewis didn't know what to say.
"You should understand what I think Carl~~ I'm tired of the kind of work that only makes those commercial series of movies, the rigid physique of the six major groups has made the whole Hollywood lose the vitality of more than ten years ago, as a filmmaker, this makes me feel very painful, now the world is not the same as before, you and I are both employed, those Wall Street Jewish bigwigs can dare us go at any time as long as they are not satisfied with us......"
Speaking of this, Jeff Robinoff also sighed meaningfully:
"I think it's so sad that we as filmmakers are not as good as those directors who make independent films and can control their own destiny, and to be honest with you, I've long wanted to go it alone, and Rob Freeman of Lionsgate has talked to me many times a few years ago about wanting me to preside over Lionsgate, but I feel that the time is not ripe and I refuse......"
"I understand~" Carl Lewis finally came to his senses and said with his mouth open:
"So, this time you are taking this opportunity to try whether Black Pearl has the strength to disrupt the situation, if Warner wins and Black Pearl is acquired, you will still stay at Warner...... If Black Pearl Luen Mei has a firm foothold like it is now, you will go to Lionsgate to start your own business...... Ha~~ You guy is simply too cunning~~"
"I'm not as despicable as you say...... Jeff Robinoff said, looking deeply at his old friend.
"You and I are old, and now we don't have to worry about livelihood, I have always remembered my original intention to enter this industry in the past few years, so ...... I don't want to waste the rest of my life on these unfun jobs...... It's not just for your future, you know...... Cal. ”
Carl Lewis couldn't help but be secretly surprised when he saw the long-lost passion and excitement in his eyes, and he seemed to realize that the rise of Black Pearl United States not only brought light to those filmmakers outside the Big Six, but also inspired the long-extinguished movie dream in the hearts of old guys like Jeff Robinoff, the simple dream of making his own movies without constraints, equal and free......
Carl Lewis watched the back of his excited old friend leave, and his heart was also filled with a wonderful emotion, how could Li Xiaole, a Chinese who has just come to Hollywood for less than two years, stir up so many people's hearts......?
After the six major disarmed surrenders, in the face of the continuous achievement of "Iron Man" breaking 100 million in two weeks, Black Pearl United States, Lionsgate, and Summit Pictures decided to make persistent efforts and continue to increase publicity efforts after discussion......
As of 12 p.m. on January 14, 2007, the box office of "Iron Man" exceeded 82.76 million US dollars in a single week! The cumulative box office in North America has reached 291.82 million US dollars, and it is approaching the 300 million box office mark in three weeks after its release~!!
Whether it is fans and critics, or peers in other film companies, they are all frightened, the achievement of "Iron Man" not only surpassed "Superman Returns" in the summer of 2006, "X-Men 3 - Last Stand" and "Ice Age 2" These super blockbusters, and became the second North American box office of the year after the North American box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Treasure of the Dead", which has a box office of more than 420 million US dollars~!
What's even more unbelievable is that the results of this first film released by Black Pearl United States have ranked 26th in the total box office history list in North America......
Take a look at the movies behind it, all of which are biographical wonders that represent a certain era: "Star Wars 2: The Empire Strikes Back"; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Jaws; Star Trek; "Men in Black", "The Matrix 2: Reloaded", ......
In addition to Li Xiaole's expectations, this achievement gave everyone a shock! Tom Cruise and Wagner even stayed up all night, watching the growing box office numbers every night and indulging in them......
In fact, two weeks before the release of "Iron Man", reporters from the five major television networks couldn't hold back, because the film was not only enthusiastic in theaters, but also caused an unexpected social phenomenon - the anti-war march that swept the United States......