Why do rich and famous people like to hire people from former special government functions as security consultants? The former senior FBI employee Edward Edward, who Duke hired? Newgate's table xiàn is enough to explain a lot of things.

In the week that followed, more about Christopher? Rokencourt's situation, passed to Tina? In Fei's hands, after Duke saw it, he had a sincere admiration for this self-proclaimed French count, in fact, it is not difficult to imagine that the other party can mix to the point where he is now in Hollywood, which is enough to prove his IQ and ability.

Duke was initially suspicious of him, and didn't he see Christopher? Rokencourt's true face, but related to his character.

He never minded looking at the highly commercialized and profit-oriented society of North America with the worst eyes, and was always wary of strangers. Nicholas that Coppola talked about? Cage's situation reminded him that the experience of the future king of bad movies was widely spread in the former kingdom.

That's where the next one comes in.

As in the past, it had happened, and the first thing Duke thought about was how to use it for his own benefit.

As for Christopher? The real situation of Rokencourt is really similar to the plot of the movie.

Of course, he is not a descendant of a French count and a European aristocracy, his background is very shabby, his mother is a **, his father is an alcoholic, abandoned by his parents since he was a child, and then taken in by his grandmother, but his grandmother is also an alcoholic, and finally fell into an orphanage, growing up relatively lonely in it, and went to Paris to start a cheating career when he became an adult.

Like most crooks, Christopher? Rokencourt was very unhappy at the beginning of his career and was even arrested by the French police. But he is good at summarizing, and after using fake real estate certificates and good appearance conditions to defraud more than 1 million francs from a French woman, he came to Hollywood, which is known as a lot of money fools......

Just like the information I got earlier, he came to Hollywood to live in the top hotel suites, and he was generous. Soon, the French in the guò circle made friends with a group of celebrities and embarked on the road to success.

And the trick he used is very simple, it is similar to the financial Ponzi scheme, although the amount of investment used to be squeezed was not too large, but there were some problems in the capital chain, so he made a super big project.

Of course, super projects must have super directors or stars to be convincing.

In Duke's opinion, Christopher? It's normal for Rokencourt to find him, and among the top directors in Hollywood today, he is the youngest, the fastest to become famous, and the least experienced. No matter how you look at it, it's easier to fool than those old foxes who have grown up.

On the other hand, Nancy also keeps getting news, Christopher? Rokencourt in his girlfriend Jessica? Alba and his buddy Mikey? Locke and Shange? With the help of Yunton and others, he continued to expand the scale of investment, and the number of people who have invested in his new projects has reached 40, and there are dozens more potential investors.

In fact, the same principle as working hard in Hollywood, the most difficult thing is often the first step, when more people are willing to invest in a project. It is relatively much simpler to pull on the investment.

What's more, Christopher? Rokencourt has been in this circle for years. The identity created for himself is white enough, even if someone uses conventional means to check, just like Duke did at the beginning, there are not many problems at all.

Like a Hollywood star, Christopher? Rokencourt has developed a beautiful enough package for himself.

Although he wants to use this to benefit his own future, he has a complete plan. But Duke can't just focus on this aspect, he always knows that directing is his main job, and the film's achievements are the foundation of Hollywood.

The time has entered August, and since the beginning of August, the single-day box office of "The Fellowship of the Ring" has dropped to about $2 million. The boom in major overseas markets has also passed, and although the North American box office and the global box office are slowly approaching $450 million and $1.1 billion, respectively, they can only rely on long screen times to accumulate.

Fortunately, the film is not fast-moving consumer goods popcorn, and the audience's reputation has been strong, and the North American Cinema Alliance has formulated a long-term screening plan, as long as the box office of a single theater does not fall below the bottom line of the theater line, "The Fellowship of the Ring" may be screened in North America for half a year or even longer.

Just as the popularity of the film is fading, Duke and Warner Bros. are also using guò in various ways to harvest the last box office potential, and at the same time, to promote the sales of subsequent releases.

At the beginning of August, the soundtrack of "The Fellowship of the Ring" was released in North America, Latin America and Europe at the same time, and Warner Bros. was preparing for the film's celebration of the film.

"The Fellowship of the Ring" grossed more than $400 million in North America and $1 billion worldwide, both of which set Duke's best box office results since filming, and he naturally became the focus of media chase at the premiere.

When it comes to interviews for promotional videos, Duke has never been averse.

As a reporter who cooperates tacitly, Sarah of the entertainment edition of the Los Angeles Times once again began to praise the film in her column the next day.

"The Fellowship of the Ring touches on the eternal theme of human beings, the structure of the film is more precise than the original novel, the lines are more rhythmic than the original novel, more refined and more profound, and the characters are more vivid and powerful than the original novel. Duke? Director Rosenberg exalts the spirit of freedom between heaven and earth with rich and ingenious artistic texts......"

This kind of hype is only part of the media launched by Warner Bros., of course, to coincide with the launch of the soundtrack.

Not all films will release soundtracks, and like the movies, the soundtrack of "The Fellowship of the Ring" has been well received, with the soundtrack selling 520,000 copies in the first week in North America and more than $17 million in global sales in a week.

The soundtrack is not only on the soundtrack, the Lord of the Rings Studios is negotiating with the Los Angeles Philharmonic to fight for the film to be released in North America, and the concert will not only tour in North America, but will also land in many countries and regions including Europe, Latin America and Asia through guò licensing and many other ways.

The concert may not bring much revenue, but it can maintain the popularity of "The Lord of the Rings" and then allow the audience to welcome the release of "The Two Towers" in anticipation.

In short, with the success of The Fellowship of the Ring, one of the main tasks of the Lord of the Rings is to keep the franchise popular, which can save a lot of money on the promotion of The Two Towers.

Compared to the $80 million promotional budget for "The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Two Towers" is only $40 million.

In addition, the comic and animated series related to the film have also been put on the agenda by The Lord of the Rings, which are all promotions and supplements to the film, and Duke and Warner will definitely squeeze the last drop of oil and water out of the series.

After the premiere of the soundtrack, Duke will participate in the main event of the grand celebration prepared by Warner Bros. for "The Fellowship of the Ring".

This is not only as simple as the celebration of the party, but also shoulders the mission of publicity and marketing, many celebrities and representatives of the theater chain and the media have received invitations from the Lord of the Rings Studio, and the crew members and their families will of course be one of the central points of the party, not only the members of the Fellowship of the Ring will bring their families to attend, but also the crew members will also bring their families to appear on the party.

Pai Duì wants to continue the momentum for the Lord of the Rings trilogy, as well as promote other films that Duke and Warner have collaborated on.

For example, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", which has been confirmed to be released on Christmas, from Joanna? Rowling this author, to Chris? The actors led by Columbus will also appear on the pie.

And Zach? Schneider is filming the last two parts of "The Matrix", and now Keanu, who is already a big star? Reeves and Charlize? Theron will also be in attendance.

In addition to private carnivals, Hollywood's public parties have never been as simple as parties.

"You're old enough to be fat, but you're thinner than before."

In the villa's locker room, the costume designer who had been serving Duke was measuring his latest body count, "Those stars are going to envy you, Duke." ”

"When they see my work, they won't be envious......"

Just said that, Tina? Faye pushed the door and walked in, handing Duke the phone he was holding, "Evie's phone." ”

The costume designer was smart, wrote down the last number, quickly packed up his tools, and said goodbye, "I'll call you when the dress is ready." ”

Duke nodded at him and said into his phone, "Hey, Evie, why are you calling now?" ”

As shareholders in the same company, the two have agreed phone calls every week, and Ivanka rarely interrupts his work.

"I heard Warner Bros. is preparing a grand pie?" Ivanka's tone carried a hint of imperceptible grievance, "I was also a member of the crew, why didn't I get an invitation?" ”

"Honey, Pai Duì still has some time, I don't think they have informed you yet."

There was no need to check, Duke also knew that the Lord of the Rings Studio was ignoring the temporary worker, and simply said, "Evie, as long as you have time, you can come over at any time." ”

"Okay!" Ivanka immediately said, "I will definitely go to your celebration faction!" This is your most successful moment so far......"

"Remember to call before you come."

After a few more chats about website construction, Duke hung up the phone and told Tina? When Faye arrives, arrange a car to pick up Ivanka at the airport? Trump. (To be continued......)

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