Chapter 358: Auction
There is no shortage of regional ideas in any country and no nationality, and Russians are no exception, and since the film market opened its arms to Hollywood, this vast land, like the rest of the world, has quickly been conquered by Hollywood's commercial productions.
In a movie from Hollywood, there can be a lot of images of their own country in a movie, which is absolutely something that the audience likes to see, and the fact that "Desert Island" quickly occupied major theaters after entering Russia also proves this.
Red Square, the Volga River, Lenin's Cemetery and the icy landscapes of Moscow are just as powerful as Ryan's appeal, attracting large numbers of Russian audiences to the theater.
However, no one expected that at the latest regular press conference of the Russian Duma, the congressman who served as the press spokesman would publicly express his views on "Desert Island Survivors", Ryan? Jenkins protested seriously and even bombarded the film.
"Hollywood films are always scandalizing the image of Russians, and this time they are even more described as lazy worms who procrastinate and have no sense of time, which is to denigrate the whole of Russia, should we boycott Ryan? Jenkins' film, boycott "Desert Island Aftermath"
These are the words of the congressman when he faced the media, and he even called on the Russian authorities to intervene directly to remove "Desert Island Survivors" from theaters ahead of schedule.
The news quickly reached North America, and although Russia was not too important a market, Ryan was not going to let this happen, and the necessary PR work was quickly launched.
With him at the time to Julis? In Stewart's words, 'We can't get along with anything, and we can't get along with money, not even rubles that aren't very valuable.' ’
The other side obviously inherited the excellent traditions of the Soviet Union, and went online at every turn, raising the incident to the level of the entire country and nation.
Ryan is keenly aware that the Russian side has reacted so aggressively that it is very likely to open up with Julis. The two Fabergé eggs that I got back have something to do with it, after all, to a certain extent, this is one of the most iconic works of art in Russia.
The problem is, for the sake of money, they even dare to sell the whole country, and the two little easter eggs can be used so seriously?
After all, the government is a powerful institution, and Ryan will not be stupid enough to confront the Russian government head-on, Jenkins Films held a press conference as quickly as possible, specially invited a reporter from Moscow, and said, "Chuck reprimanded the Russian employees for procrastination in the movie." In fact, it is a satire on those workaholic Americans, and it does not mean anything to disparage the Russians. ”
Today's Russia is no longer the Soviet Union of the past, the government's influence has been greatly attenuated, and Jenkins Pictures reacted quickly, after this self-deprecating statement was issued, the Russian market did not bring too many adverse reactions, and "Desert Island" almost dominated the film market of Polar Bear Winter.
Throughout the Western world. This film can be said to be both popular and popular, and the insights it brings out about life even exceed "Robinson Crusoe", plus Ryan's own crazy appeal. Without exception, it has won the box office championship in the region where it was released.
In the Far East, it is no exception, after "Titanic", Ryan became the most well-known and box office appeal Hollywood star in the region.
Even in Japan. In this place where Godzilla was born, "Godzilla" was pulled down by the later release of "Desert Island" after maintaining the throne of the box office champion for a week. The box office is simply a replica of the North American region, and there is a serious polarization between the two sides.
Sony Columbia Pictures, in the project "Godzilla", it can be said that there have been many mistakes, not only did not please the American audience, but also lost the support of the birthplace of Japan, the huge production cost and publicity budget, it is difficult to recover through the box office, and can only count on the follow-up derivatives market.
Of course, limited by the theme of the film and the Western-style values of the reaction, although "Desert Island Afterlife" has been a huge success in the Far East, it is far less than "Jurassic Park 2" in the summer, but fortunately, the response in North America is getting hotter and hotter, and the box office is almost superimposed on the top of the box office with very stable numbers.
Some professionals can't figure out why such a clichéd and simple story - or Tom, who has little talent in screenwriting? Hanks came up with the idea of why what got Ryan? In Jenkins' hands, there will be a completely different effect?
Although they overestimated the film, the sensation it caused was far greater than imagined.
The hottest topic in North America during the Christmas season is the discussion of "Desert Island", from the plot of the movie, from the protagonist Chuck, it seems that each audience can experience different and unique feelings.
Even those young students who lack life experience also express their opinions on movies on the Internet.
"If you had what happened to Chuck, would you still be able to survive?"
This is the hottest topic of discussion, although they are a rebellious and self-confident generation, after rational analysis, they find that they may be like Chuck, with the existing conditions on a desert island, and will not die of hunger and thirst, but how can they endure that loneliness?
The North American box office of "Desert Island" in the third week was fixed at a figure of more than $59 million, beating "Rush Hour", which was released this week, and topped the North American box office charts for three consecutive weeks.
"Strange."
Ryan thought about the North American box office rankings that had just been released, and Taylor, who was sitting next to him, couldn't help but ask curiously, "Strange?" What's so strange? ”
"Ah, nothing." Ryan shook his head.
He can't tell the little guy that the former "Rush Hour" should have been released a long time ago, and it shouldn't be directly opposite his own movie in this highly competitive Christmas file.
Forget it, whatever, he doesn't have much interest in the series anyway, otherwise where would he get the new line.
"What are you thinking? Ryan, if you don't make a move, I'm going to call for you. The little girl's eyes fell on the number plate in Ryan's hand, "Don't forget, you promised me." ”
"Beloved, patience is a virtue." Ryan shook his finger at her and lowered his voice, "It's only three thousand dollars now, do you think Mr. Wilson is worth that much?" ”
Now it is a charity dinner full of celebrities, and the charity auction is an indispensable event, and the best supporting volleyball 'Wilson' in the hearts of countless people is the item being auctioned.
"Five thousand dollars, now five thousand dollars......"
"Six thousand dollars, Ten bids six thousand dollars." The hostess who served as the temporary auctioneer was skewful and joked, "This is no ordinary volleyball, and 'Wilson' may be able to win this year's Oscar for Best Supporting Actor." ”
Her words drew laughter from below, and more plates gathered.
"Seven Thousand Dollars ......"
"Eight thousand dollars ......"
"$10,000 ......"
"Fifteen thousand dollars!"
When this price code appeared, the venue suddenly fell silent, saying that 'Wilson' is also a movie prop, and the price is already very high.
Looking at the little girl's eyes, even though she was obviously pretending, Ryan still shoved the number plate into his hand.
"Sixteen thousand dollars!"
The little girl's crisp voice was unusually eye-catching, and after noticing the diverted gaze, she stuck out her tongue mischievously.
Originally, some people thought she was messing around, but after seeing who she was and who was sitting next to her, she suddenly understood that this was definitely not the little girl's deliberate mischievous trouble.
"Whose child is this? What's the fun? ”
Perhaps it was because the scene was quiet, and a girl's voice came from the other side, causing Taylor to glare angrily, but there were so many people in the banquet hall that it was impossible to see who it was.
"Twenty thousand dollars!" It's still the same female voice just now.
"Twenty-one thousand dollars!" Taylor showed no signs of weakness.
"Thirty thousand dollars!" This is obviously vindictive.
Ryan can't help but be a little curious, this kind of charity auction rarely has a-for-tat scene, and when the original owner of the item wants to buy back the item he donated, the rest of the people basically will not fight, which is the default rule in the celebrity circle.
Whose girl is this? The age of listening to the sound should not be very old.
"Thirty-one thousand dollars." With a rich man sitting next to him, Taylor wouldn't hesitate.
"Fifty thousand dollars!"
As soon as this voice came out, there was some commotion in the field, and the money was not much, but such a number was used to buy a prop volleyball, and it was inevitable that there would be some losers.
Many people followed the direction from which the voice came and looked over, but Ryan followed the gaze of most people and saw the girl who was obviously in a rebellious period and had an unruly face.
The girl was also not alone, there was a slightly older young man sitting next to her, and Ryan looked at him with some familiarity, but he couldn't think of who.
"It's annoying!"
Taylor has indeed restrained a lot recently, but it is only in front of Ryan and others, and she will not be polite to strangers, her voice seems to be muttering, but it is clear and far away.
"Fifty-one thousand dollars!" Although she couldn't see the other person, she deliberately stuck out her tongue.
"Sixty thousand dollars!"
"Sixty-one thousand dollars!"
"Seventy thousand dollars!"
"Seventy-one thousand dollars!"
"$80,000 ......"
"Ryan, what are we going to do?" The little girl looked over for help, but Ryan didn't speak, just gave an encouraging look.
Five minutes later, the staff sent Mr. 'Wilson' over, and the little girl held the volleyball, aimed it in the direction from which the sound came, and wrinkled her nose vigorously.
Is it worth $100,000 to buy a volleyball? Ryan doesn't care at all, Taylor is his favorite sister, as long as she's happy.
"Who that person is, I don't understand the rules at all." After all, he is a person who grew up in high circles, and although Taylor is young, he knows a lot of things.
"I don't know." Ryan shook his head.
"That's a pair of sons and daughters of a madman." It was a director of Paramount next to him who spoke, "With that kind of father teaching, can you expect them to understand the rules?" (To be continued......)