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Leaving New York, Lovett rushed back to Los Angeles on Friday, and he was one of the participants in "Alien 3", which is CAA's key package project this year, and several of its actors starred in the film, so he certainly couldn't miss the premiere.

In particular, Rick Solomon, who was signed by CAA for public relations Warner Bros., could not reassure him at all, and the simple mind of the other party was really not suitable for Hollywood.

"Watch what you say, Rick!"

Before getting out of the car, Lovett told again, "Don't say things that shouldn't be said, no matter what the reporter asks, you must smile at each other." ”

Seeing this idiot, Lovett's head was big, and if the other party had half Duke's calmness and intelligence, then his workload would definitely be reduced by a third.

"I see, Lovett! I'll put the best out of myself! ”

With a casual wave of his hand, Rick Solomon got out of the car, although he was a fool in Lovett's heart, he was not stupid after all, and when he walked on the red carpet, with his good looks and bright smile, he did attract many reporters' camera lenses.

Listening to the cheers one after another, looking at the constantly flickering light, Rick Solomon was inevitably a little intoxicated, especially when waving his hand around, which always caused more screams, making him feel like he was already a big star, even surpassing Sigourney Weaver who was walking in front.

With this slightly drunken feeling, Rick Solomon walked into the interview area, and according to the model taught by Lovett, he was quite skilled in dealing with reporters.

"Mr. Solomon......"

Another reporter put the microphone in front of his mouth, "I heard that you are classmates with Duke Rosenberg, the director of "Life and Death"? Played for the same college football team? Do you know each other? ”

"Acquaintance."

The other party has said this kind of Cheng dù, and he can only say that he knows it.

"Duke Rosenberg's "Life and Death" has grossed $82.78 million in North America since yesterday.

Hearing the reporter's words, Rick Solomon's joy suddenly dissipated, but even if the anger ignited in his heart, he still showed the brightest smile, and the reporter really only thought that the two were classmates, and was still asking, "As an alumnus, what do you think of Duke and "Life and Death"?" ”

"He's ......"

Before the words came out, Rick Solomon saw Lovett not far away from him and quickly swallowed back the words, he is not a real fool, if he shows his disdain and dissatisfaction with Duke at this time, I am afraid that the next day these reporters around him will flatten him worthless, and he will become the biggest joke in the media.

The other party is the director of a film that is heading for a box office of 100 million US dollars, and he is just an unimportant supporting role in "Alien 3", who will the media favor? Mock whom?

"He's my friend at school......"

Even if it was as uncomfortable as eating 10,000 flies, Rick Solomon had to bite the bullet, and in the most heartfelt and brilliant way, in the most sincere tone, and say, "He is a brilliant man, I recognized this early on, and I am happy for his success, "The Speed of Life and Death" is a very good work, I have always thought so." ”

After answering, Rick Solomon hurriedly walked out of the interview area, for fear that the reporter would ask him how deep his friendship with Duke was and how good "Life and Death" was......

When he walked into the premiere theater, his face was so gloomy that he could almost drip water, and he clenched his fist tightly, "Life and Death" was beautiful enough for his "Alien 3" to turn it over!

As for him being just one of the supporting roles in it, "Speed of Life and Death" has been released for four weeks, and "Alien 3" was released in the first week, and he subconsciously ignored it.

"Hey, Townsend......"

Not far from Rick Solomon, Martin Bob took the initiative to find Townsend Rothman, "Congratulations, "Congratulations, "Life and Death" is a big hit, and Fox can get a lot of money." ”

"Thank you!"

Although he just smiled reservedly, Townsend Rothman is now very happy to hear the name "Life and Death", the higher the box office of "Life and Death", the more Fox will make a profit, although the distribution commission is 15%, but Fox can give priority to withholding the publicity and distribution costs from the box office share, this 15% North American box office commission, almost all of it is profit, and the higher the box office of the film, the resale price of videotapes and TV rights in the future will inevitably increase, and Fox can take 50% of it.

There are also overseas copyrights with the right of first refusal......

Townsend Rothman is confident that this project alone will bring about $50 million in gross profit to Twentieth Century Fox, which is one of his next weights for the CEO.

The little guy named Duke Rosenberg is really cute.

"The market potential of "Speed of Life and Death" is almost consumed, right?"

The latter words show Martin Bob's true intentions, "Townsend, Fox should also go all out to "Alien 3" in terms of publicity, right?" ”

According to the laws of the market, even if "Life and Death" still has potential, it will not be too much, so Townsend Rothman nodded and said, "After this weekend, the resources invested in "Life and Death" will be transferred to "Alien 3". ”

"I heard that you've already said that Lucas is going to reboot the Star Wars series?"

Seeing that the other party did not mean to deny it, Martin Bob lowered his voice slightly, "Our cooperation has always been pleasant, and CAA also thinks that you are the most suitable CEO candidate." ”

"It's a pleasure to work with." Townsend Rothman didn't know what the other party meant, and took the initiative to stretch out his hand, and Martin Bob gently shook it on it, "Happy cooperation!" ”

Times Square, as one of New York's most famous landmarks, is the preferred location for many crews or singers to hold announcements, and the last stop of "Life and Death" in North America was chosen here.

As with the previous publicity, the crew focused on Keanu Reeves and Uma Thurman, the only difference was that when Duke walked on the red carpet in front of the AMG theater, many fans enthusiastically asked him for autographs.

"Are you the director of Life and Death?"

Despite the embarrassment of such a question, Duke politely replied, "Yes, thank you for your support of the film." ”

As a reporter for the New York Times, Robbie Padgett also participated in the campaign, and when most of his colleagues gathered around the film's hero and heroine, he flashed to the side, Keanu Reeves and Uma Thurman's material was almost poached, and the fresh faces were what the audience wanted to see.

He remembers that other media had mentioned that the director of the film was a young man......

Outside the interview area was the loud noise of the fans, and in the interview area was the chaos of the media, Robbie Padgett's eyes keenly caught the inconspicuous young man standing in the corner of the interview area, and strode over with the pictures he had seen in his memory.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Duke Rosenberg?"

Seeing that the other party nodded, he immediately handed the microphone over, "I'm Robbie Padgett, a reporter for the entertainment section of the New York Times, can I ask you a few questions?" ”

"Yes."

The young man's smile full of sunshine was unusually kind.

With his appearance, it seems that he should be more of an actor.

Although he thought so, Robbie didn't ask, "Mr. Rosenberg...... Well, Duke, this is your first film, and there's no doubt that it's so exciting, what made you make such a film? ”

"The pursuit of dreams, the love of cinema."

The very routine answers, especially the calmness in the tone, are completely devoid of the pride and complacency of young people after their success.

With this quietly in mind, Robbie asked, "Do you think 'Life and Death' will grossing more than $100 million at the North American box office?" ”

"Definitely!"

"This weekend?"

"Maybe next weekend, time will tell!"

Very confident young man!

"I wonder if you've read Roger Albert's column in the Chicago Sun, Duke?"

"I've been busy running propaganda lately, and I haven't seen it."

"Roger Albert in his column, he commented that "Life and Death" is the best action movie in recent years, and gave you a score of 10."

With that, Robbie stared at the other man's handsome and tough face, hoping to see something different from calm, but he was disappointed.

"Thank you, Mr. Albert, for the compliment, it is my pleasure."

Hearing these faint and modest words, Robbie always felt that Duke Rosenberg didn't seem to care much about the evaluation of Roger Albert, an authoritative film critic.

Do not blindly believe in authority.

He nodded secretly, it is very rare for young people like this in Hollywood to be this kind of young man these days.

"Duke, the craze for "Life and Death" will eventually dissipate." Robbie asked again, "What's next?" Take a break? ”

"I don't need to rest, I'm young and I'm full of energy."

The cunning in those black eyes flashed, and Robbie didn't notice it at all, just listened attentively, "Actually, I've already conceived the second work, but you know, Robbie, in Hollywood, it's not easy to pull investment." ”

Robbie laughed, "Is it still an action movie?" ”

"Yes, a hot and exciting action movie!"

"Oh~" Robbie cooperated with a look of interest, "I think with the success of "Speed of Life and Death", investors will not be too difficult to find." ”

This is a young director in the prime of his creative life!

At the end of the interview, Robbie Padgett added another sentence in his mind.

The next day, the New York Times, in a prominent position on the second page of the entertainment section, published the interview with Duke, which was the first time he appeared in the super media such as the three major newspapers in the United States, but it did not cause much repercussions, and even if he threw out the boos of the second work, he did not fantasize about the situation of Hollywood studios rushing to call.

Compared with these, "Life and Death" has attracted more attention in the new weekend, once again topping the North American box office charts.