Chapter 64: Roland and the Talk Show

What does it mean that the final box office in North America will reach 300 million in the first week of the opening of the 71 million, and the prediction agency will give the final box office in North America?

Does it mean that "Home Alone" is likely to become the fourth movie in North American film history to break 300 million?

No.

This means that the movies of the same period as it were all hung up and hammered.

America has the most active film market in the world, and a certain number of new movies will be released every week, but even in such a place full of vitality, the total annual box office is only so much, "Home Alone" was born, and a bite on the cake was desperately divided, and 300 million of them were directly divided, which means that in the case of a limited amount, others can make a lot less money, and the direct victim is Stallone and his "Rocky 5".

In Roland's previous life, no matter how unbearable this movie was, it also relied on Stallone's popularity to kill nearly 15 million at the box office in the first week, but now? Of course, it is impossible for it to have one more point, but the first number is still ruthlessly erased, and this result directly makes the investors of "Rocky 5" Lianmei and MGM unable to laugh, although they want to scold their mother, but in the face of the comedy storm like a tsunami, the words on their lips were swallowed back by them.

As for the film's starring Stallone?

He didn't show mercy and sprayed directly.

"I've seen Home Alone, I don't think it's a very good movie, for me, this movie is no different from "Baby Fighting Star", the plot is too weak, it doesn't make logic, the thieves played by Joe Percy and Daniel Stern don't make sense at all, they are obviously thieves, so why catch Roland Allen's kid? Stealing is their business, so why should they catch children? What's more, after facing a series of blows, they did not die, which is the most incomprehensible, this movie is obviously trying to teach bad boys, even if you suffer an electric shock, fall from a building, and hit your head with an electric iron, you can still live unharmed, and I am very disgusted by this kind of plot, and I am even very angry that they can make such a movie to mislead our future......"

Although Stallone is not the first guy to jump out to question the content of the movie, he is the most famous one in the current outlet, in addition to those film critics who are not afraid of the sky and the earth, more insiders either choose to be silent, or choose to side with the Jews, and only Stallone, a guy who is extremely incompatible with Schwarzenegger, will openly spray......

Yes, Stallone and Schwarzenegger do not deal with each other.

And this was also told to him by Columbus and others when Roland participated in the later propaganda.

In Roland's previous life, although Stallone collaborated with Schwarzenegger on the "Expendables" series, "Golden Cicada Shell", and "Unbelievable Love", they were disgusted for decades before-

Is it because they have experienced the golden age of Hollywood action movies, and one mountain can't accommodate two tigers?

No.

is because Schwarzenegger cheated Stallone in order to marry Kennedy's niece.

"Arnold knew Maria in '77."

"But at the time, no one thought they could come together."

"In '84, "Terminator" became a big hit, and Schwarzenegger gained a firm foothold in Hollywood."

"It's because of this movie that they have a chance to come together."

"But Arnold...... How so? Too shrewd. ”

"After "The Terminator", during the filming of "Queen's Excalibur", he fell in love with the Danish actress in the crew, Brigitte Nelson, and the two fought so hotly that the other party directly pestered him."

And when Maria learned about this, she gave Arnold an ultimatum, so in order to save his future, Arnold took the initiative to contact Michael (Stallone), who had just divorced, and stuffed Brigitte into the crew of "Rocky 4" ......"

"I don't need to say anything about the rest of the story, do I?"

"Brigitte and Michael (Stallone) got married and divorced, and took a lot of money, and Arnold, who cooperated with you, successfully married Maria, and through you, got in touch with Martin (Scorsese)."

That's what Chris Columbus, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern said to Roland during their publicity break.

In their opinion, Stallone's revenge is really too unwise.

However, they can also understand.

After all, discerning people can see what the movie "Terminator 2" will be like after the Roland fire......

And the higher Schwarzenegger climbs, the more angry Stallone will become.

Of course, the grudge between Schwarzenegger and Stallone has nothing to do with Roland.

At least that's what he thinks.

What's more, he didn't think there was a problem with what Stallone said.

Although "Home Alone" is a comedy, the plot inside is indeed a bit magical.

How are the two thieves, played by Joe Percy and Daniel Stern, different from the 'I'll be back' Big Big Wolf?

None of them could be killed.

In this case, if there are children who follow suit, then—

It's definitely going to be big news.

However, although I agree with Stallone's evaluation in my heart, Roland will not do anything to slap himself.

Not only that, when he was on the show, there was no guy who didn't have long eyes who would ask questions related to Stallone because of the ratings, but - the media doesn't stir up trouble, it doesn't mean that Roland can be idle, after two or three shows, the question he gets asked the most is how to make a fortune......

"Yes, you were the third to ask me how I was selected by the project team." In the face of such a problem, of course, Roland can't say Spielberg, who has not communicated directly with him until now, he can only smile and push everything onto the Olsons who love him, "After my parents died, they gave me a new family, and in order to get me out of my grief, they managed to help me get an audition, and the project team for that audition was "Home Alone", so ......"

"It's just luck that makes me successful, and I want to thank Director Chris and Producer John for their favor to me......"

"Oh, your story is so touching." The host blew his nose and felt something.

However......

This is actually the official press release.

Most of the time, if you think something happens in the entertainment industry if it seems to be true, then it will definitely be fake, and what you think is fake can't be fake, it is often true......

For example, no one thought that mildew would be pitted by their own mother.

No matter who it is, they don't want the real insider to be known to the public.

Who is my backer, and what has he done to help me?

Why should I give it to you?

A lot of times, isn't it good to make a fortune in a muffled voice?

Isn't it a disease to expose all your hole cards?

Only those nouveau riche can't wait to reveal everything.

They want the world to see what they've done.

Because—

They are poor, afraid.

Of course, Roland's answer will naturally not satisfy the host.

Because of this, these hosts also asked about the casting of projects such as "Terminator 2" and "Captain Hook".

And in the face of such a problem, Roland also has a way to deal with it.

"The casting director for Home Alone was the casting director for Captain Hook, and on the day I auditioned for Captain Hook, Director James was talking to Director Steven on set, so ......"

"Luck, luck......"

Such an answer really gives people a sense of underweight.

But......

How can people living in this era be so well-informed in the future?

The young audience who were watching the show really believed Roland's words......

On the TV, that Roland Allen, who is about the same age as himself, is so lucky?

Why!

Why does he pick up a film appointment everywhere he goes?

Why?

If it is pushed back a few decades, Roland may be beaten as a European dog by them.

And now, that strong envy has spread to the whole of America.

Of course, in addition to envy, these children also found a problem.

Roland seems to have made his fortune after being adopted by the Olsons.

Thinking that the Olsons had cultivated the hottest child star sisters in America before, and after adopting Roland, they praised him as the hottest child star.

Of course, those little melon skins closest to the Olsen family, or the little chubby dun that is active in the middle of the small melon skins, have become fragrant buns, and this sudden burst of attraction has even been regarded as a problem by talk show hosts, "As far as I know, your good brother James Olsen has become a celebrity in the school you once attended, and many people have 'bought' your and Arnold's autographs from him, how do you feel after becoming famous?" After a long time of signing, do you have sore hands? ”

Yes, a month ago, James, who was still angry with Roland, finally achieved the achievement of turning waste into treasure.

The autographs piled up at home were the biggest wealth he had ever had in his life.

Nearly 100 autographed copies were replaced by him with out-of-print comics and figures, as for the unit price?

In a school that is not bad for money, a hundred dollars have been called.

Although Roland already knew everything, for the sake of the show, he still made an unaware appearance.

"What? James, that guy actually took out my autograph and sold it? ”

"He told me that in order for his classmates at school to support me, he needed my and Arnold's autographs."

"Oh...... According to you, you were deceived by James? The host leaned forward and asked with interest.

"If what you say is true, then I guarantee that he will only be vegetarian for the rest of his life." Roland didn't answer the host's question directly, but clenched his right hand and cosed the little boy who was pursing his lips on the beach.

Such an angry appearance directly made the audience at the live broadcast laugh.

The host was even more hilarious, "Okay, okay, I kind of know, Chris and John, why they chose you." ”

"What happened to you made me feel that Kevin's character was made for you."

"Because you, like Kevin, will also face all kinds of troubles growing up......"

Roland's talk show was decided by Fox.

Fox's publicity is very professional, before the movie is released, let those guys who have become famous appear on major talk shows, in order to promote the movie, and after Roland really realizes his fame, when the follow-up is announced, he will be the finale, so as to attract the interest of more children - although talk shows are not suitable for children, but who makes it one of the few intersections between film and television drama big names and variety shows? Not only because of their high ratings, but also because of the entertainment industry in America, there is an unwritten rule that only those guys with C-list and below C-list will appear on major variety shows, and if there are guys above C-list participating in variety shows, there is only one word to describe their behavior-

Drops.

Although the final box office has not been released, Roland's ranking cannot be defined, but-

No one would stuff Roland into those junior shows when those bigwigs have already spoken out.

Let's not talk about whether Roland will agree, they alone will not take the initiative to break the rules.

Because of this, the talk show that Roland participated in was actually scripted.

And the questions asked by the host, everything he can say, is actually Fox's public relations, confirmed in advance.

But—

Even if it's confirmed.

It's also full of pitfalls.

For example, after chatting about the filming content, the host who was signaled by Fox suddenly threw out a digression, "The movie "Home Alone" is so popular, do you have any plans to make a sequel?" ”

The movie is being released, and the sequel is on the agenda, which is very common in Hollywood.

Capital is profit-seeking, and when he finds that he has a mountain of gold in his hands that has yet to be developed, they will naturally think about how to maximize their own interests; And developing a sequel to a movie is naturally the best way to maximize profits, but the problem is that the film contract that David negotiated for Roland before is like a sword of Damocles, hanging over Fox's head.

If they had known today, a year ago, they would never have signed a contract like that with Roland.

Box office bonuses?

No......

Nothing to do with this.

Sensei said that it was a bonus of five million, even if it was signed into the global box office of one billion and the reward was 10 million, there was no problem.

They're asking for a packing contract! The kind that has several signatures!

They are willing to give money, but they are afraid that there will be a situation where you will not shoot if you give money.

And now, the initiative is actually in the hands of Roland.

He wants to shoot, and Fox will be able to sign a contract with him right away.

And if he doesn't want to shoot......

It was useless for Fox to beg Grandpa to sue Grandma.

As for the smear after the annoyance?

Save it......

This method may be useful for a poor and white guy, but for a guy like Roland who has no money in his money bag and has a backer, who will have a special brain!

Because of this, they can only explore Roland's tone first through a talk show.

But for Roland, these things are not in a hurry, are they?

Let's talk about it when the box office bonus is up!

"I haven't heard the director mention this kind of thing about the sequel for the time being."

"If you want to know what's going on, you should ask Fawkes first."

"And I, what I'm most looking forward to now is, of course, the box office bonus has arrived."

"Box office bonuses? I've heard about it. Seeing that Roland didn't take the bait, the host didn't force it, but followed his words and said with a smile: "The current bonus has reached one million, if you get this money, how do you want to spend it?" ”

"How to spend? To Uncle David, of course. "Roland has actually thought about this question a long time ago, even if he tells the truth, it doesn't matter, "Uncle David and Aunt Garnetty took care of me for a year, they invested a lot of energy and money in me, they hired teachers for me, met my various needs, and made a lot of efforts in various entertainment, I am very grateful to them, so after getting the box office bonus, it shouldn't be a big problem to hand it over to them, right?" ”

Roland is not setting up a person, and since they posted Spielberg, he doesn't need to set up a person now.

Inside and outside the circle, there is no character who can compete with the identity of those bigwigs' juniors.

And for him, returning the first pot of gold earned by "Home Alone" to David is a thing that is in line with human nature.

Without the Olsons, Roland would not have gotten the audition, let alone the chance to do it later.

Opportunity is always more important than money, not to mention, in order to be able to take the initiative, David paid out of his own pocket to solve the problem of the set venue, and that money was as high as seven figures, in the face of this series of caring actions, Roland felt that if he swallowed this box office bonus for the sake of development, it would be really, without conscience.

Now that you're famous, money doesn't matter anymore.

If the Olsen family can treat him like this all the time, let alone the box office bonuses-

Even if he lets Ao Mei take his surname, he doesn't mind!

("ಡωಡ")

Of course, regardless of what Roland thinks, when this sentence spread to all corners of America, many families who have not yet seen the movie suddenly moved their minds to go to the cinema......

Regardless of whether Roland's words are true or false, the concept of family harmony conveyed by the entire crew is what everyone needs.

In their opinion, only a crew that implements the concept of loving each other and a family can cultivate actors like Roland, and they also hope that their children can learn from Roland, communicate more with adults, and get along in harmony.

However, even if those viewers dug the ideas contained in Roland's words into the Mariana Trench, these things are no longer important to Roland, and after participating in the post-publicity activities arranged by Fox, he boarded the plane non-stop, ready to fly back to the "Terminator 2" crew to kill the big boss truck driver.

However, just as he was on his way to the airport, the assistant sitting in the co-pilot turned his head, covered the receiver of his mobile phone, and whispered: "Roland, there is your phone......

"Who?" Roland, who had been running for seven days in a row, was stuck, and while yawning, he also thought to himself.

Since the movie exploded, everyone he knows has already made congratulatory calls.

And in this case, who will bother him at this time?

And at the same time as he raised his hand to take the phone, the assistant helped him solve his doubts.

"He said—"

"His name is Mohami."