The executives of Smith Media met to discuss the box office of "Spider-Man".

"Spider-Man" was released on January 1, 2002, and to today, January 14, 2002, there are only 12 hours left after two weeks.

The box office of 13 days and 12 hours of release has naturally come out.

This film, which Smith Media has high hopes for, has lived up to Smith Media's dedication to it.

Abel's version of "Spider-Man" grossed about $53 million in North America on its first day of release.

This figure is more than $2.5 million more than the $50.5 million of "Harry Potter (Episode 1: With the Philosopher's Stone)", the top box office in North America last year.

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Since the release of the film, the North American box office has exceeded $456 million, and the global box office has reached $790 million.

Without a doubt, this is a very good result.

It has far surpassed the results of the film of the same period.

There are two reasons for this, one is that it was released earlier.

It was released on January 1, less than three months after last year's 911.

The fear of Americans in this regard has not yet been fully released, and many people are eager for superheroes to save themselves.

That's when Spider-Man came.

Another reason is that MGM's version of "Spider-Man" is more important, with a shooting cost of nearly $200 million.

The conditions in all aspects, especially in terms of computer special effects, are better than the original.

It can sell better at the box office than the original, which is normal.

Like Harry Potter, the box office champion last year, it has just broken $600 million at the box office after two weeks of release.

According to the current trend of "Spider-Man", most entertainment media believe that its global box office will definitely exceed $1 billion.

Because of its release cycle, it has only gone through 1/4 at most so far.

Hollywood's big-budget films will be released in a class of theaters for about a month.

It will not disappear immediately after a month, but will be transferred to second-class theaters to continue screening.

Of course, even if it's a big production, if it's too bad and the box office is too bad, it can only end in two or three weeks.

Blockbusters like last year's "Harry Potter I" were released in first-class theaters for almost 4 months.

It's just that later, the film schedule and attendance rate are getting lower and lower, and the proportion of the producer's income is getting lower and lower.

The most powerful is the Titanic, which was shown in North American cinemas for more than a year when it was released.

These are the treatments that only blockbusters can have.

If it's a low-budget film, such as an independent film, it's often difficult to even get into mainstream theaters.

If you enter, the general cycle is also very short.

This also leads to independent films that can be killed, which are generally of very good quality.

"......'s clearly not over Spider-Man."

MGM Building, in the conference room.

Abel spoke eloquently to everyone:

"The publicity work cannot be stopped. Advertisements released in newspapers and on the subway, the contract continued. Everyone, whether it's MGM or Smith Media, needs a good start now. We're going to make even a little less money for that, you know what I mean?"

A group of MGM movie executives, led by Robert Iger, all nodded.

It has been more than a year since Abel acquired MGM Motion Pictures. ….

It was in September 2000 that he successfully acquired MGM films.

Over this long period of time, MGM has released many films.

But that's all MGM Motion Picture Group, and the previous accumulation is mainly small and medium-sized investment films.

"Spider-Man" is Abel's acceptance of MGM since it began.

MGM Films' first complete, large-scale film independently produced and distributed.

Not to mention the IP and copyright of this movie

, or Abel snatched it from Sony.

If this fails, it is estimated that it will become a joke in the upper echelons of Hollywood......

Fortunately, it seems that Abel's robbery this time is very successful.

is just the current results, "Spider-Man" has allowed Abel to recoup all the costs.

And then it's all about profit.

Not to mention that the performance of "Spider-Man" is very good.

For the above reasons alone, "Spider-Man" must be taken seriously.

Now coupled with its excellent box office performance, MGM movies have made a lot of money for the first time after they reached Abel's hands.

Robert Iger: Of course they will take it.

As for the publicity and marketing practice system of films, there is already a set of standards in the industry.

In North America, whether it is past or future, the main focus is also on TV commercials and traditional print media.

This is the main propaganda front on the American side.

In these two places, it is generally how much money is invested and how much effect is produced.

The boss now says that he can make a little less money, and he has to make a better start.

The MGM movie is also very simple.

It is nothing more than increasing publicity funds, and at the same time making a little concession to the theater chain, so that they can increase the proportion of "Spider-Man" and get a higher chance.

"Spider-Man" was the main content of this short meeting.

The meeting lasted only twenty minutes in total, and soon most of the film group executives dispersed.

Only Robert Iger, the rotating CEO of Smith Media, and the CEO of MGM Motion Picture Group.

"Spider-Man, Part 2, Part 3, has the work started?"

"It's ready. Filming is expected to start on February 1." Robert Iger replied:

"Because it's a two-part shoot, this time the cycle will be longer. The filming period is more than six months, and the post-production of the second part will be completed in half a year, and we will strive to release it early next year."

Able nodded, and asked again, "Except for the second and third parts of Spider-Man. The rest of the superhero universe series should also be prepared. Dark Horse Comics, there are many good IPs."

Robert Iger nodded respectfully, "It's already underway, and the company will make four films with an investment of more than $100 million this year. Dark Horse Comics' "Time and Space SWAT 2", "Alien vs. Predator", and "Hellboy" have already started to be established."

"That's right."

Abel suddenly remembered something, "I remember the comic copyright of "Strange Heroes in Disguise", which is also from Dark Horse Comics?"

"Yes."

"Is it possible to bring Jim Carrey back and shoot a new version of "Strange Jack in Disguise"?"

Robert Iger frowned and thought for a moment, "It's difficult. But I'll give it a try if you want to." ….

In 1994, a "Strange Masterpiece in Disguise" made Jim Carrey, an unknown fourth- and fifth-tier star, become one of the kings of comedy in the United States.

But then "Shapeshifter 2" did not appear, and only a clumsy imitation "Little Ghost is Modern" appeared.

The reason is that after "Shapeshifter", Jim Carrey's movie schedule is very full.

At the same time, because of the sequel to "Detective Plane Leader II", Jim Carrey also began to get tired of the filming of the sequel.

filmed the new line movie "Strange Jack in Disguise", and he didn't have the ability to get Jim Carrey, so he had no choice but to stop in the end.

In front of Robert Iger, if MGM Pictures Group wants to shoot "Strange Jack in Disguise 2".

The first is the copyright issue - this is the best solution, because even if it is adapted beyond recognition, the comic copyright of "Strange Heroes in Disguise" is still in the hands of Dark Horse Comics.

Just make some compromises and fight a dozen more lawsuits.

It's not difficult to get the copyright back.

The really difficult thing is to get Jim Carrey back, and the vast majority of people know that this movie can only succeed because of two people - the director and.

It was the director who adapted the original book, which was originally full of ketchup, into this absurd comedy.

It's Jim Carrey's special acting ability that completes this movie so well.

The director's words are very easy to solve, determine a good style, and it is easy to find a director.

If you can't do it, just get the original director Russell back.

Even Jim Carrey himself said that if he wanted to remake "Strange Jack in Disguise", he would only cooperate with the original Russell.

The key is still in the starring Jim Carrey.

Fortunately, MGM Motion Pictures Group is not the kind of little guy in the new line.

Jim Carrey also didn't do well at the box office for several years in a row, not as brilliant as it was in the mid-90s.

Robert Iger felt that he was at least six or seven percent sure that he had brought Jim Carrey in.

Around 10 a.m., Abel left the MGM Tower.

At the entrance of the MGM Building, a large number of screened reporters gathered.

As soon as Abel came out, he was arranged by the rock security staff.

Journalists flocked to the site.

「…… Mr. Smith, I wonder what you think of Mr. Schupus's press conference not long ago?"

"Shopps says you're ignoring Pacific Electric's interests. Until now, I haven't stood up and said a word for the company. Is he questioning you?"

"Mr. Smith. What do you think about what happened to Pacific Electric in California?"

"Mr. Smith, there are media reports......"

「……」

In the face of many reporters, they continued to ask questions.

Abel remained indifferent until he walked to the door of the Cadillac monster before stopping.

His handsome face was expressionless, and he said to the nearest microphone, "My response is, we'll see."

After finishing speaking, he didn't wait for the reporters' follow-up questions, and sat directly in the car.

The Cadillac monster, escorted by the convoy, also slowly started to leave the MGM Tower.

In the carriage.

Co-pilot.

David whispered, "It's all in progress, sir."

Abel smiled and nodded, just about to speak. ….

On David's side, his cell phone was ringing.

"It's David Stern, sir." David Jones said.

The phone that rang was Abel's phone number 2.

That is, business mobile phones.

It was generally either on David or Edward.

Abel has always carried only his own personal mobile phone.

In addition to his women and family members, there are only a few friends with whom he has a good relationship who can call his private mobile phone.

For example, Warren Buffett, Bloomberg and a few others.

David Stern, the president of the NBA league, is clearly not at this level.

"Answer it." Abel said directly.

He remembered that at the end of last year, he called a star.

I was going to Madison Square Square to see an NBA game.

Cheering for his Rockets can be regarded as giving David Stern a face.

If you want to blame it, you can blame those idiots over there in the Han Kingdom for making such a thing.

made him have to go over to express his sense of existence and give Li Fuzhen a powerful boost.

So much so that he didn't see the Rockets vs. Knicks game at that time.

also made a group of superstars in the American entertainment industry rush to the court, only to find that he had not arrived at all, very disappointed.

Even more disappointed, it is estimated that there are also the top executives of the NBA league.

"Hello, Mr. Stern."

Abel heard David answer the phone.

"Oh, I see what you mean. I would say that to Mr. Smith. But whether he can go or not depends on what he wants."

"You're welcome. Goodbye, then, Mr. Stern."

David quickly hung up the phone, turned to Abel and said, "BOSS, David Stern wants you to attend this year's NBA All-Star Game."

Abel raised his eyebrows, unfazed by David Stern's request.

The main thing is that the last time in New York, it was Abel who released the pigeons on his own initiative.

That game, because I heard that Abel was going.

It is said that David Stern's side, that is, the NBA league's side, even spent more than $2 million on advertising on the same day.

The fact that Abel was going to watch the game was vigorously publicized and the popularity was expanded.

At the same time, in terms of the security of the stadium, it is also very cooperative with the rock security.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars were also spent.

It can be said that it is very face-saving for Abel.

But in the end...... Abel didn't go, he released David Stern and NBA league pigeons.

Of course, David Stern didn't dare to say anything, but it was Abel himself who was at fault.

And David Jones has said that Da Yao and the Rockets, who are not very famous now, enjoy the star whistle treatment in the current NBA......

After thinking about it, Abel said, "Forget about the All-Star Game. What games have the Rockets had lately? Is there a game in Los Angeles?"

David is worthy of being a big butler of the golden oil, and he actually knows this kind of "little thing".

"Not at the moment."

Abel then said, "Then you ask David Stern if you can let the Rockets come to Los Angeles to play a game recently. Then I'll go and see."

David Jones thought to himself, isn't this a strong man's difficulty?

In the NBA and other commercial sports leagues, game schedules have always been pre-listed.

Temporary modifications are very, very rare.

To revise it now, that's too obvious.

I don't know the NBA league, and I'm reluctant to make changes.

But David doesn't care if David Stern's job is difficult or not.

He is only responsible for everything for the boss.

A few hours later, around 4 p.m.

"Are you alright? Let's go swim—"

Manhattan Beach, in a villa.

Abel heard Anne's voice behind him, turned his head to look, and saw Anne, bathed in the sun and wearing a black lace-up Abiakiani, showing off her long tui generously, showing off her proud figure, one hand made a pergola on her slightly squinted beautiful eyes to cover the sun, and walked over quickly with a DV in one hand.

"Alright, it's all done."

Abel closed the phone and handed the business phone to Doni next to him

He smiled and reached out to wrap his arms around her fair waist, caressing her up and down, and exchanged some mouths with Anne, who had given her red.

After warm and affectionate, the two walked down the boardwalk hand in hand and walked towards the private beach.

A new thought