The weekend before Christmas is entirely "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", which is also one of the two most suitable for the release of family movies of all ages in the year, coupled with the lack of strong enough competitors, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" swept away the tepid situation in the theater market since the "911 incident", setting off a frenzy of movie-watching that is hot enough.

"It's an energetic adventure movie, and the atmosphere of the film is full of adventure and fun, but it's extraordinarily new and refreshing."

"The wizarding world created by "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" can't help but make people sigh Joanna? Rowling's imagination. Fully enjoy Harry's wonders in the wizarding world in the movies. ”

The media is also full of praise, and even the most demanding reporters and editors know that the most important thing about family movies is to be funny.

Admittedly, Chris? Columbus's style is a bit too childlike, making Harry? Potter and the Philosopher's Stone tends to be infantil, but it's not without its benefits, and the most important thing about family movies is to appeal to a child audience in the family.

Even if it is a G or PG movie, few parents will let their young children go to the theater alone, as long as it can arouse the child's interest, it often means at least two or three or more movie tickets.

Like Chris in the early nineties? Like Home Alone, the power of a good family film is staggering, and after the publicity of Time Warner, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has garnered a huge fan base over the past few years.

On the first day of its release in North America, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" sold $33.55 million in more than 3,600 theaters on Friday, setting a new single-day box office record of $32.24 million in the summer season of "The Fellowship of the Ring".

On Saturday the following day, the little wizard continued to wave his magic wand and sweep the cinema market. The single-day result of 34.58 million US dollars once again broke the record set just yesterday.

Although on Sunday, the film's single-day box office slipped to $25.66 million with the enthusiasm of the most avid book fans, it once again broke a record for "The Fellowship of the Ring" and raised the North American weekend box office record to $93.79 million!

The United Kingdom, which was released at the same time. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" also hit the box office, getting $26.09 million in the first three days!

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is off to a near-perfect start to the entire series!

"Duke, ...... work with you"

In a reception room at the Warner Building, Doug? Walter's eyes were burning when he looked at Duke, "Definitely the most correct decision since Warner Bros. in the nineties!" ”

Jeff? Robinov will be transferred to the group next year, Doug? Walter's "Fellowship of the Ring" and "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" were so successful that he almost booked his position as the next CEO of Warner Bros.

Think about it at the beginning, it wasn't that there was no opposition within the company, but he fully absorbed Jeff? Robinoff's experience in grabbing the CEO throne - unwavering and resolute support for Duke? Rosenberg's project!

Now. He's about to be rewarded big enough!

Even, there are rumors circulating within Warner Bros. that it is not difficult to become the CEO of Warner Bros. It is enough for Rosenberg to have a good relationship and fully support the projects that concern him.

As a beneficiary, Doug? Walter thinks there is some truth to these rumors.

He doesn't deny his hard work and networking, but Duke's support is indeed the biggest weight that gives him an absolute advantage over the competition.

The other party rarely speaks on the board, but who can ignore the weight of his words?

"Doug. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has indeed been a success that exceeded our expectations. Duke looked at Doug, who was sitting next to him? Walter, the next CEO of Warner Bros., seems to be in a trance. "But success has also buried some crises, and negotiations with Rowling can't wait any longer." ”

Doug? Walter came back to his senses and nodded solemnly to Duke, "I understand." ”

"Companies like Disney and Fox have reached out to Joanna? Rowling's agent. He added, "Walt Disney in particular." Joe's agent is said to have been promised a series of conditions that exceed ours. ”

Duke also got the news, "We're going to do our best to get the contract with Rowling, no matter how many Harry Potter series games are left, it can only belong to us!" ”

The box office of more than $90 million in the first week is indeed worth paying attention to, but what makes Duke pay more attention is the Harry Potter peripherals. In the same three days, the Harry Potter series of merchandise has sold more than $100 million in sales in North America alone!

For this series, the profit at the box office is simply not enough to see in front of the periphery!

There was a knock on the door, and the secretary took Joanna? Rowling and her agent walked in.

"Hi, Duke. Hi Doug. ”

Rowling was radiant and red-faced, as if she was a few years younger.

"Hi Joe......"

Duke greeted Rowling and nodded to the agent.

The purpose of this meeting was very clear, Duke had no intention of going around in circles, and when Rowling and the two sat down, he said directly, "Joe, when are you going to write the fourth part of the series?" ”

"I've already figured out where the plot is going." Joanna? Rowling pointed to her forehead, "When Harbport and the Chamber of Secrets is finished, I'll start writing it." ”

"I've been waiting for a long time to finally see the fourth part." Duke first sighed, and then turned back to the topic, "You mentioned to me that the entire series will be seven, and we should also negotiate the next four." ”

"That's what I mean, too." Rowling's idea seemed simple, "We've had a great time working together, and I'd love to continue working together if possible." ”

But then she looked at her agent, "You can just talk to Djoult about the specific situation." ”

Duke and Doug? Walter looked at each other and knew it was going to be a difficult negotiation.

Surely, he believes Joanna? Rowling's primary partner is still Duke Studios and Warner Bros., after all, if the two sides really break up, the next few films will inevitably change their faces, otherwise the copyright dispute with Warner alone will be a big trouble.

Relatively speaking, though, Joanna? Rowling did take the initiative in the negotiations.

Before the production of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" and before its release, Harry Potter Studios had always wanted to work with Joanna? Rowling talks about the copyright of the entire series, but all of them are rejected.

The situation is clear that before the release of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", Joanna? The group represented by Rowling does not plan to start new negotiations with Harry Potter Studios at all, and wants to wait for the release of the film to adjust its chips according to the market response.

Maybe Joanna? Rowling used to be just an ordinary housewife, but with the experience of the past few years, coupled with the fact that she also has agents and PR managers around her, how can she be stupid?

The popularity of the Harry Potter series is obvious enough, who would be mentally retarded enough not to fight for their best interests?

At least Duke knows a little bit because of the need to keep the crew in the UK, Joanna? With the one-percent revenue share paid by Rowling, the last four parts will inevitably go back, and may even go back from the second part.

Once upon a time, there was only Joanna in the world? Rowling alone made it to the Forbes list of the world's richest people by writing.

It is bound to be a long negotiation full of scarring and conflicting interests.

After Rowling and her agent left, Duke didn't leave, but continued to work with Doug? Walter deliberated on what to do next.

"In addition to the interests of Rowling's team itself."

"Contacts with other companies can also increase their psychological expectations, which is actually detrimental to our negotiations." ”

Doug? Walter thought for a moment and said, "Fox is good to say, their energy is currently focused on the X-Men series and the UK scandal of the group company. Our main pressure is still from Walt Disney. ”

"So, Doug." Duke said directly, "Let people contact Steve? Jobs, at least we can't make Disney's management feel relaxed, and we have to find something for them to do. ”

"Pixar Studios!" Doug? Walter also did not hide the desire in his eyes, "Animation has always been a weakness of Warner Bros., if you can win the Pixar studio......"

"If you can really impress Steve? Jobs, take down Pixar Studios......" Duke stood up and was about to leave, but turned his head and said, "Doug, I will fully support you!" ”

Leaving the Warner Building, Duke got into his car and had the driver rush straight to Los Angeles International Airport to fly to New York for Christmas, where his mother and girlfriend were there, even though the city had not yet recovered from the disaster.

When he was about to arrive at the airport, he received Ivanka? A call from Trump.

"Haven't you gotten on the plane yet?"

Hearing the familiar question, Duke smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth, "It is estimated that it will take half an hour, dear, don't worry, we will see you soon." ”

"Dad wants me to tell you that he's going to have a big Christmas party and wants to invite you to it."

Switching the phone to another hand, Duke thought for a few seconds, "No problem, I'll be there on time." ”

"I'll pick you up at the airport."

Ivanka? Trump left one last word and hung up.

The most striking change brought about by the 911 incident is that the security and security of airports have become stricter, even for private jets, there are also some restrictions, which in the past would be shouted by the media and the public as violating and restricting personal freedom, but now no one opposes it, and the North American continent is no longer an inviolable land in the eyes of Americans. (To be continued......)

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