Chapter 366 "Independence Day" PK "Godzilla" continued

Zhang Yi's words are very light, but for those pro-Japanese media, it only feels crazy!

"Mr. Zhang, Mr. Zhang. Is it because you didn't regard Columbia Pictures' "Godzilla" as your company's "Independence Day" opponent, so you didn't compete with Columbia in terms of publicity? A reporter suddenly asked loudly.

And when he asked, everyone remembered that it seems that the propaganda of "Independence Day" is indeed not a little weaker than the propaganda of "Godzilla"!

"Hehe, no matter how overwhelming the propaganda is, in the end, it still depends on the quality of the film." Zhang Yi smiled and said. Naturally, he would not say that the publicity of "Independence Day" is not as good as "Godzilla", that is because "Independence Day" overshadows Colombia on top of publicity, and whenever the media mentions "Godzilla", it will always be compared with "Independence Day". also promoted "Independence Day" in disguise.

"Mr. Zhang's meaning is that "Independence Day" will win in terms of film quality." A reporter then asked.

"Huh!" Zhang Yi smiled, which was a tacit acquiescence.

"Mr. Swarzenegger, does your coming to the premiere of "Independence Day" mean that you are more optimistic about this film?" A reporter saw that Zhang Yi did not mean to answer the question, so he immediately asked Swarzenegger next to him.

When Swarzenegger heard this, he was moved in his heart. Lao Tzu is also the most popular actor in Hollywood, you are asking yourself now, are you only seeing yourself now.

Standing with his cheap master, it was really sad.

"Of course! "Independence Day" is a script written by my master, who have you ever seen win three Oscars for Best Screenplay? Who have you seen who has written screenplays for films that dominate most of the top box office charts around the world? The script written by my master has never disappointed any film. Naturally, this film will not. Swarzenegger said excitedly. Of course, there is a lot of sycophants in the words.

Although it is sycophant, I have to admit that what he said is the truth. A film written by Zhang Yi. Whether it is the results at the box office or the achievements in awards, it is beyond the reach of others. And the films he wrote did not disappoint. What's more, this film is used to snipe Columbia Pictures' investment of hundreds of millions of dollars in "Godzilla", how can it be bad.

Swarzenegger said with a river of words. Zhang Yi always smiled and did not say anything. As the most popular Hollywood actor today, Swarzenegger is Tom Brown, who has just won the Oscar. Hanks is not as good as him. Naturally, he also has a huge fan base.

Tom. Naturally, Hanks was invited to come this time. However, when asked, he was not as direct as Swarzenegger, and even less unscrupulous as him.

He and Swarzenegger are both actors, and even both of them have the mark of Zhang Yi. But Tom. Hanks is only because of cooperation. And Swarzenegger also has a deep relationship with Zhang Yi in private. He needs to take sides, but Tom. Hanks didn't.

Of course, since he came to attend the premiere of "Independence Day", it is naturally an attitude.

Both sides were invited, and the other side was given a huge amount of appearance fees. But he still chose to go to "Independence Day", which did not pay any appearance fee.

Apparently, he knew that he had gone to Godzilla. Although he received a good income, it had a great impact on him. After all, he just won the Oscar by relying on Zhang Yi. Moreover, now he starred in "Saving Private Ryan", which is not only written by Zhang Yi, but also filmed by Jiying Film Company.

The premieres of both films were star-studded, and the stars and big names in the show were almost the same. But there is a qualitative difference. "Independence Day" is all about connections and fame. And "Godzilla" mostly relies on high appearance fees.

"I heard that there are a lot of celebrities and big names going there. It doesn't get any worse than that! Bali Diller said to Zhang Yi with a smile.

"Oh?" Zhang Yi is a little puzzled, now that Columbia Pictures has been acquired by the Japanese, it can no longer be compared with the past. Moreover, Polar Film Company fought in the ring with him, and the whole of Hollywood knew about it.

Zhang Yi's connections in Hollywood are extremely high and wide. Not to mention that most of Hollywood's big names owed favors in the hijacking case, it is the strength of Extreme Pictures and Zhang Yi's star-making ability, which is definitely not comparable to Columbia Pictures today. This happens for a reason.

"We are invited, they are invited. Spend money to please. To use one of your Chinese sayings, it is called: the public face is fat! It is said that the appearance fee is a staggering amount. ”

Regarding Columbia Pictures' move to save face, Zhang Yi just smiled and said: "If they can afford my favorite appearance fee, I can go over and make a show." ”

How much is Zhang Yi's appearance fee. Nobody knows. And the appearance fee that makes him excited is estimated to be an astronomical amount.

Bali Diller naturally knew that Zhang Yi's words were just a joke.

"They can afford it, and they won't ask you. Please come over, not to cheer, but to kick. Bali Diller smiled and said. Then he looked to the other side and asked Zhang Yi, "That Will, you poached him to your record company, but let him transform into a movie, is it worth the loss?" ”

"His achievements in film and television are definitely greater than in music." Zhang Yi smiled and said, "If I can dig Michael Jackson into the record company, then it will be much easier for me to open up the European and American markets." ”

"It's not impossible. I heard that he didn't have a very good time with Sony Records. Bali Diller smiled and said.

"Sony Records? Hehe, then dig it up. Zhang Yi's eyes narrowed, then he smiled, looked at Bali Diller, and said, "Find a way to make an appointment for me, and I'll meet him first." ”

"That's fine." Bali Diller said with a smile.

The story of "Independence Day" is actually very simple, it is the story of an alien invasion, and the protagonist stops the aliens and defends the earth. The investment in this film is not large, and of course it is relatively small. With an investment of nearly 80 million, Zhang Yi is still very satisfied with such a magnificent scene.

The president of this movie is played by Bush Jr., the son of the current president, but Bush did not come to cheer like the last time Zhang Yi's movie was released. Perhaps, he was afraid of something.

The film is naturally an unprecedented success, and the overwhelming applause at the end shows that the success of this film is already a sure thing.

The next day, the media reported on the two films, although the starting point was different, but subconsciously compared them. It's better than not knowing, and Ibi "Godzilla" was directly defeated.

One is about an alien invasion, and the other is about monsters entering the city. One defends the planet, the other only defends the city.

Moreover, in terms of the scenes of the two films, although "Godzilla" is very visually stunning, it is a little lacking compared to "Independence Day". Especially the scene of the final aerial battle in "Independence Day", flying saucers, warplanes, large spaceships. How could they be compared to a monster?

The opposite is true. "Godzilla" is much taller than "Independence Day". And the investment is much higher, but the things that are auctioned are not as good as the small investment, so the judgment is so high.

Both films are on the cusp of public opinion, and the box office for their premieres is extremely impressive. Especially "Independence Day", written by Zhang Yi, this is also Zhang Yi's first work after sweeping the Oscars. With his popularity in North America, the box office of the premiere directly exceeded 20 million US dollars, which shocked many people.

"Independence Day" is extremely popular and sustainable. And "Godzilla" was just as popular at the beginning, but unfortunately it was not very consistent, especially when it encountered the sniping of "Independence Day". You have to choose one or the other, and the vast majority of them will choose Independence Day.

In the first week of its release in North America, "Independence Day" won more than 9,000 box office, undoubtedly topping the North American box office week. And "Godzilla" only won 40 million at the box office under the sniping of "Independence Day", and even the general of "Independence Day" failed to reach.

What's even more tragic is that more than half of the 40 million box office was won a few days ago.

"Independence Day" had a bumper box office reputation, while "Godzilla" failed at the box office and word of mouth. Compared with the two, "Godzilla" is undoubtedly a complete defeat.