Chapter 352: December
After entering December, as popular movies were released one after another, the market competition became more and more fierce, and although "Blade" won nearly $28 million at the box office in the second week, it did not retain the top spot at the box office, and the $40 million investment was obviously not competitive in the face of the $130 million supermaster.
The success of "Independence Day" made Roland? Emmerich like Michael? Bey, became one of the hottest commercial film directors, and Sony Columbia Pictures saw this, so it spent a huge amount of money and invited him to be the director of "Godzilla".
Sony Columbia Pictures is clearly confident in the monster from the island nation, not only hiring a director who is good at special effects production, but also offering a production cost of $130 million and more than $50 million in publicity and marketing expenses, apparently wanting to completely turn around and change the situation of only slightly better than MGM among the seven major Hollywood studios.
The film did not disappoint Sony Columbia Pictures in its first week, grossing more than $44 million, not only firmly occupying the top spot in the weekly box office charts, but also bringing a small monster craze.
Sony Columbia Pictures naturally hopes that "Godzilla" will continue to be popular, and if it can create a continuous sensation like "Jurassic Park 2", it would be ideal, even if the box office alone cannot be profitable in North America, but how can it recover the cost?
However, most Hollywood insiders are looking down on this movie, first, Godzilla is a foreign object, and second, a week after the release of "Godzilla", Ryan? Jenkins' latest masterpiece "Desert Island Aftermath" will be fully released in North American theaters!
The reaction of the North American film market after entering the nineties fully proves one thing, whether it is a monster or an alien, in the face of Ryan? Jenkins. It's all vulnerable scum......
Stepping out of the Disney office building, Jean drove back home, and before he knew it, he had been working at Disney for four years, watching Walt Disney and his idol go from a close partnership to a competitor.
No matter how Walt Disney changes, his heart to support Ryan has never wavered.
Back at home, after dinner with his father, who had come to visit him in Los Angeles, he simply cleaned up the table. I went back upstairs and changed into formal clothes.
"Dad, I've got the ticket, it's time for us to go."
Hearing his son's words, old Jean laughed brightly, "Hurry up, it's the first time I've attended a movie premiere." ”
Leaving Burbank, Jean's car drove into Hollywood, circled around the Chinese theater several times, and did not find a proper parking lot. I had to drive farther away.
"There were so many people coming to see the red carpet." He explained to his father.
"I know Ryan, Ryan......" Old Jean showed a look of understanding, "Your father hasn't become an antique yet, know Ryan?" What kind of person is Jenkins. It's not just you young people who love his films, people of our age love it too. ”
Finally found a suitable parking lot, although it is far from the Chinese Theater, but it is still early. Just walk over it.
"Dad, what do you think of this movie?" As father and son walked towards the theater, they chatted about upcoming movies.
"I don't know what to do. There's not much to see in the trailer. Old Jean shook his head and suddenly said with certainty, "But I believe Ryan, his movies have always been synonymous with wonderful." ”
"I believe in him too." Jean clenched his fists.
"In the eyes of you guys, he is your God." Old Jean, like most people in the country, liked the young man, but he wasn't mad enough, "You adore him too much." ”
"Ryan deserves our adoration." Jean stretched out his hands to his father and began to tell the basics, "He was kind, humble, and had talent and talent, but he never gave up his efforts, even though he now has a net worth of billions." I can't think of anyone better suited to represent the American Dream than him. ”
Old Jean nodded unconsciously.
Coming to the red carpet of the Chinese Theater, Jean found that there were too many people gathered on both sides, and he couldn't grab a slightly front spot at this time, in fact, he had no intention of squeezing in the past, if he wanted to occupy the front row of the red carpet at Ryan's premiere, I am afraid he would have to queue here since last night.
At this moment, screams erupted around the red carpet that could almost envelop the entire Hollywood area, and without looking, Jean knew that Ryan must have walked on the red carpet.
He looked up at the giant movie poster hanging above the theater, a mature face that had gone through vicissitudes.
Through the gap between the crowd, I saw Ryan himself, the resolute face of youth and sunshine was full of warm and friendly smiles, and the characters on the movie poster were completely two people.
Like everyone on either side of the red carpet, Jean always believed that Ryan could play every role, no matter how difficult it was.
"Shall we go in?"
When old Jean nodded, Jean couldn't wait to take his father into the screening hall through another entrance, waiting for the movie to begin.
Ryan casually answered a few questions from reporters, turned around and walked into the theater, and just after entering, he saw Leonardo? DiCaprio vs. Gwyneth? Paltrow stood near the doorway, seemingly waiting for him.
"Hi Leon, Gwynnie."
After greeting the two, Ryan deliberately used a slightly exaggerated tone and asked, "How does Leon, the superstar and the Golden Globe nominations feel?" ”
With "Shakespeare in Love", Leonardo was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Comedy.
"It's amazing." Leonardo clearly knew that Ryan was joking, and also used an exaggerated tone, "Do you know Ryan, Ryan, those models look at me more crazily than before." ”
Ryan patted Leonardo's arm and turned to the blonde in the moon-white gown, "Long time no see, Gwynnie." ”
"yes, Gwynnie has been very busy, and the last time we had a party, she turned down my invitation."
Probably seeing Ryan, Drew? Barrymore came over, what did she do to Gwyneth? Paltrow's attitude is far less intimate than that of Girls' Generation, "Congratulations, Gwynnie, nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy." ”
"Thank you!" Gwyneth's chin tilted slightly.
Ryan has heard that in 96, the two women once quarreled over the shares of Flower Pictures, and even alarmed their godfather Spielberg, and in the end, Gwyneth was just a small shareholder and had no right to speak.
Drew suddenly lowered his voice, "If the Godfather and Uncle Paltrow are willing to come forward, maybe you can win the Golden Globe." ”
Sounds like she's mocking Gwyneth? Paltrow, in fact, is helping her former sister with an idea.
Gwyneth? Paltrow's eyes flickered, as a Hollywood actress from a family, how could she not understand? Needless to say, my father would definitely help, but the godfather's meaning was not very clear.
"I'm sorry, I have other things."
Although his stance is biased towards Drew, Ryan has no interest in the feud between the two women, "You keep talking. ”
"Forget it, I'd better go find Paris and Scarlett." Drew was the first to go.
"Ryan." Leonardo suddenly approached and whispered, "After the New Year, Victoria's Secret has an event in New York, and it is said that there will be many newly signed models. ”
"We'll talk about it then." Ryan waved his hand.
The party before the premiere was much the same, with Ryan greeting people as he walked and occasionally stopping to talk.
"Ryan, we should put Mission: Impossible 2 on the agenda." Is it Shirley who speaks? Lansing.
Although "Mission Impossible" is still far from being downgraded, the producers will not let go of the opportunity for a sequel to such an obviously profitable movie.
"Jenkins Films is preparing." Ryan paused and said simply, "I asked Julius to find the right director." ”
Actually, the white dove? Wu has agreed to be the director of the second episode of the series.
If the second episode can be successful, the white dove? Wu will further improve his status and thus gain more rights, and maybe the next film will have the final editing rights.
By the way, his next movie seems to be "The Wind Whisperer", right?
Ryan scratched his head, he couldn't remember which company made the film, but it would definitely make the investor lose the urge to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge.
"Hey, Ryan, what are you thinking?"
The slender white hand was on his arm, Ryan turned his head, it was Charlize? Theron.
"I was wondering if Tarzan of the Apes could defeat Godzilla." Ryan joked.
"By the way, Ryan, maybe you can give me some advice."
Walking towards the quiet, Charlize? Theron said, "Peter? Director Jackson sent my agent an invitation to audition. ”
"Him?"
Ryan was surprised, Peter? Jackson has been determined, let Kate? Blanchett as Kellan? Tril.
"yes." Charlize? Theron nodded seriously and explained, "He invited me to be Arwen?" Twilight auditions. ”
"Arwen?" Ryan couldn't help but look at Charlize's blonde hair.
Well, it's too easy for blonde and blue eyes to turn into black hair and gray pupils, just for what Peter? Jackson will make her one of the candidates, and it seems that there was no such thing in his previous life?
"This fat New Zealand man." Ryan subconsciously shook his head and muttered, "I haven't given me a reply to Aragorn yet, it looks like I'm going to put some pressure on him." ”
He was about to show the authority of investors and producers on the basis of respect for the director, Charlize ? Theron's voice rang out in surprise, "Aragorn? Don't...... You're going to star in Aragon? ”
"Uh......" Ryan quickly came back to his senses, "it's just my unilateral will, Peter?" Director Jackson hasn't agreed yet. (To be continued......)