72_72291 "Leo, everyone is looking forward to the release of this movie, do you have any special feelings?" Or what is your outlook for the box office? Jay still threw out the simplest and most basic topic, which made the reporters buzz again in an instant, and it was obvious that they were also exchanging opinions with each other at the moment.

Whatever the previous predictions, after today's grand premiere, everyone thought that the prospect of "Independence Day" should be completely new. Aside from the long-term box office, the explosion of the premiere is set to hit the box office on Independence Day and the first weekend, and perhaps the Chicago Tribune's predictions aren't true.

Leonardo didn't answer directly, but looked at Hugo, with a smile on his face, the unpredictable expression made Cameron who was standing aside couldn't help it first, and laughed, the childlike sunny smile made Leonardo also sketch a smile, he still looked at Hugo, and then said into the microphone that Jay stretched over, "Can I say I'm looking forward to it?" I'm looking forward to the picture of Hugo vs. the aliens, it should be ...... Well, funny. It's like Hugo and E. T is the same for fighting. ”

When Leonardo said this, everyone laughed, even Hugo shook his head with a helpless smile, and Leonardo also looked very proud, "As for the box office, I don't know, I've never been a box office expert." After saying that, Leonardo also shrugged his shoulders self-deprecatingly, as if satirizing his "vice" of never taking commercial films, which made the reporters laugh out loud, "So, I'll just say a number, uh...... Billion? ”

At this point, the reporters laughed even harder, almost leaning forward and backward, because Leonardo's joke was really too joyful.

As of 1996, the highest North American box office record in film history was the release of "Alien E" in 1982. The box office figure of $400 million and $300 million is shocking, and this record has been recognized by countless media as an unbreakable shackle, because all the works in North American film history, let alone 500 million, even the 400 million film works are only one - not counting inflation - the only remaining "alien e." t", but also "alien e." The box office was 360 million when it was first released, and then it was re-released in 1985, which barely broke the threshold of 400 million, and then re-released again in 2002, and the final official cumulative box office record was 435 million......

If you count the re-release box office, after the re-release of "Star Wars" in 1982 and 1997, the cumulative box office reached 460 million, and the box office of "The Lion King" also exceeded 400 million after two re-releases in 2002 and 2011, reaching 420 million.

In other words, before the "Titanic" came out, before 1996, there was no film in North America after the end of the first screening cycle, the box office was able to break through the incredible threshold of 400 million, at this moment, even 300 million US dollars of works are only a handful, because the standard for measuring box office superstars at this time is "100 million US dollars", which is also the reason why Hugo has become the top box office superstar in one fell swoop after the box office of five consecutive films broke 100 million and two consecutive films broke 200 million.

Now, Leonardo has said a "500 million", which can definitely be said to be unashamed, and all reporters took it as a joke, even Leonardo himself, as well as Hugo, Cameron and Jay, laughed a lot. Perhaps, this is the most successful joke on the red carpet today.

The red carpet of the premiere ended in a harmonious atmosphere, and Hugo and his party walked in. The National Theatre is full of familiar friends, which makes Hugo feel very cordial, and everyone is willing to come to cheer for the "Independence Day", which is very important to Hugo.

Especially when seeing Tom Cruise, Hugo said that it must be false that he was not moved, Paramount would not be happy to see Tom come to cheer for his rivals, but Tom still came with his wife. Although the two have always been rivals and are bound to continue to compete - Hugo belongs to Endeavour elite agency, and Innovative Artist Agency is certainly not willing to let go of Tom's cash cow, but their friendship has not been affected in the slightest.

The fate of people is such a wonderful thing.

"Seeing the excellent results of the movie, you regret dying now, right? I came here to apologize. Tom seemed to be the first to sense Hugo's gratitude, and took the initiative to lighten the mood in this way.

Hugo couldn't help laughing and replied, "Are you sure you're not here to show off?" ”

Tom pursed his lips and shrugged, "You've seen through it." Hugo burst out laughing.

"Don't worry, when the box office of the 'Independence Day' movie comes out, you don't have to be too jealous, I have never missed a shot in my selection of works." Hugo said slyly.

Tom shook his head with a straight face, "Not to mention whether the movie will be successful or not, I am definitely not jealous if it does." It is my honor and my choice to be able to play 'Mission Impossible'. However, are you really confident in the box office? Jack was still discussing it with Al, and Jack was a little worried. ”

This is said of Jack Nicholson, "Jack is also worried about the box office? It's not like him. Hugo and Jack are also old friends, and the two don't have many opportunities to meet because of their work, but every time they meet, they talk happily, and Jack has always admired and loved Hugo. Every time Hugo had a news story, Jack didn't hesitate to defend Hugo - even if he didn't know what was going on.

Tom tilted his head and smiled, "You know, this time it's different. Tom looked back at the noisy hall, and the star-studded scene looked really lively, "Even everyone in the circle is talking about the Independence Day box office right now, you know, because everyone is involved." ”

The 20 million club is not such a simple thing, the most direct actors must care, because the salary ceiling has been raised, which means that their salaries have room to rise, the original 8 million may now be able to get 10 million, the original 10 million level may rise to 13 million, and even the commission with the agent will also increase.

In addition, due to the increase in the salary of actors, the cost of the crew has increased, so all aspects of the entire crew can increase their salaries, but the increase arc is different according to different departments. Therefore, a club of 20 million affects the entire Hollywood landscape, which is why the major studios have always been cautious - they know very well that pulling the whole body is the most accurate colloquial phrase to describe it.

Now, there is no hope for the box office of "Ace Correspondent", which has dampened the enthusiasm of many people, so everyone's eyes are naturally focused on "Independence Day". The significance of this film has gone beyond the Cheng dù of ordinary works, and bears the heavy responsibility of the future direction of commercial films.

It's hard to imagine that Hugo won the Oscar for Best Actor not long ago, and with the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor two years ago, he became a representative of Hollywood's acting school; Now Hugo has become the protagonist of the box office responsibility in the film market, and the left-handed box office and right-hand trophy are probably the same meaning.

Hugo didn't know much about the whole Hollywood landscape, but he had more or less heard Rick and Joseph say that he never thought of himself as Superman, so he didn't put the pressure on his shoulders - of course, life is a lot of the time, even if Hugo doesn't care, it doesn't mean that others won't care. If you win, it's easy to say, but if you lose, maybe everyone will be angry with Hugo, and then Hugo's days in Hollywood will be embarrassing.

"So, what does Jack think the movie will be at the box office?" Hugo didn't beat around the bush either, and asked directly with a smile.

"He hopes to break 50 million in the first week, but he thinks 35 million is a more realistic number." Tom's words made Hugo laugh, and seeing Tom's puzzled gaze, Hugo waved his hand, "No, I just think it's funny that Jack is there to predict the box office." ”

Tom also laughed helplessly, "Don't talk about Jack, I just heard Steven, George, and David all jokingly discussing the box office, although I also know that they are not serious, but ......" But this is the reality, not only journalists, but even actors, screenwriters, directors, and producers are looking forward to the premiere and final box office of "Independence Day", which is a box office battle that maintains the entire Hollywood.

People originally thought that the "Ace Correspondent" would reveal this answer first, and Columbia Pictures was also looking forward to it, so it was released earlier than "Independence Day", and even because the schedule was too rushed, there were some problems in the later editing stage of the director zhì - if you want to hurry, you can't reach it.

Hugo raised his eyebrows, in fact, he also felt that recently, even Hieran Lekunen, Roger Farson, who was recording, had discussed it, and Fukin, who had never been interested in these things, actually asked about Hugo's box office with concern, not to mention the owner of a convenience store, the cashier of a supermarket, the working student at a gas station, and so on.

"So, what do you think? What do you think the box office will be? Hugo looked at Tom with a smile.

Tom frowned and bared his teeth and said, "Uh...... Five six million? This made Hugo stunned, and then laughed, the premiere box office of "Mission Impossible" was 56.8 million.

Hugo was chatting with Tom here, but Leonardo came over, said hello to Hugo, and left. National Theatre. As Hugo expected, "Titanic" is now being filmed intensively, and Leonardo has no way to leave the set at all - although objectively speaking, this is a disaster drama, in addition to Leonardo, there are many scenes of other people, Leonardo is only away for a few hours, and it has no impact at all, but it is not excluded that James Cameron is behind the influence.

All in all, Leonardo took two hours out of his trip today to attend the premiere of "Independence Day", and after the premiere ceremony, he rushed back to San Diego to film.

After seeing off Leonardo, the screening time for "Independence Day" is also approaching. What kind of answer will this work, which carries the weight of the entire Hollywood history, deliver? Will it achieve the historical glory of "Terminator 2", or will it be reduced to a tragedy like "Future Water World"?

A qiē is about to be revealed!