Chapter 721: Europe's No. 1 Sweetheart
This time period is not only the awards season in Hollywood, but also in the North American music industry.
Just as the Grammys were underway, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, who were sitting together, suddenly got into an argument, and the two then switched seats with Selena Gomez and Blake Lively.
As soon as the awards ceremony ended, Katy Perry tweeted, DISS Taylor Swift: "Watch out for mean girls in sheep's clothing! ”
Taylor then hit back on Twitter: "I thought you could be trusted, you had to spoil everything!" The trust of the past is shattered, do you have to attack me? ”
The two men tore apart that night, and then their respective fans followed, making a fuss on forums and social media.
The gossip entertainment media immediately abandoned the Grammy winners, and the focus of the report was all on the two female singers.
The people who eat melons don't care who gets more gramophones and heavier portions.
Watching others win awards, how can it be interesting to watch female stars tear apart.
The gossip media has speculated about why the two turned against each other, and "American Rumors" also believes that Martin is the direct cause of their breakup, based on a recent tweet by the two.
"As early as three years ago, there were rumors about Martin and Taylor Swift, Katy Perry came to Los Angeles a few days ago, and someone witnessed her entering the Disney studio, and soon her photo with Martin and Taylor Swift appeared on social media, and a source revealed that Katy Perry was too close to Martin at the Disney studio, which caused Taylor Swift to be extremely dissatisfied......"
Compared with TMZ, the nation's largest gossip media that tells facts and presents evidence, these traditional gossip tabloids are too unprofessional.
TMZ is all about making news without news, not making it up.
Taylor Swift and Katy Perry maintained a three-day high-intensity social media battle that temporarily subsided on Valentine's Eve.
The two stole quite a bit of the limelight from the Grammys.
Before Taylor left Los Angeles, he called Martin: "I'm sorry, the media pulled you in, and your girlfriend can't explain it, right?" ”
Martin said: "It doesn't affect me much, when is your next round? ”
Taylor over there said: "Didn't you warn you not to be too often, you have to tear it apart?" In the next round, when our new song was released, she teased me in the new song, and I dissed her in the new single, so that we could all get attention. ”
"Good luck, Taylor." Martin looked out the window and was getting closer to the theater, ready to end the call: "I'll go to Nashville again when I have time." ”
Taylor said, "I'm ready to move, and I guess I'm going to leave Nashville this year and move to New York, which is the epicenter of pop." ”
Martin smiled, "It's okay with New York." ”
"I'm waiting in New York." Taylor hung up.
Martin vaguely had the impression that Taylor, who had left the village in his previous life, had changed his style, as if he had settled in New York for a long time.
The ambitious female singer is not aiming for a country diva, but for the next Madonna.
Bruce drove to the Nokia Theater.
The car slowed down, and Martin glanced at the red carpet in front of the theater.
Maybe Napoleon's name is somewhat attractive, Disney has also invested a certain amount in publicity, the film is also posted in "Lonely Survivor", and his strong recommendation on Twitter and other social media, many fans have gathered on both sides of the red carpet.
This is the premiere of "Napoleon Beauty Pass" starring Aleksandrovich, the head of the future global village.
The premiere is not big, but there is a lot of media, fans, interviews, etc.
When Aleksandrovich and Olina walked the red carpet, they frequently talked to fans and took group photos.
He showed a lot of affability.
The car drove down the road in front of the theater, turned to another road, and stopped at the back door.
Martin got out of the car and went straight into the theater.
Coming to the waiting room, Aleksandrovich, who had just finished an interview with the media, came in.
As soon as he saw Martin, he was closer than his biological father, his face was excited, his eyes were red, and his true feelings all exploded: "At this time last year, I never dreamed that the starring movie would be released in the United States!" ”
Martin shook his hand: "Congratulations on making your dream come true!" ”
Alexandrovich added: "Martin, I see the best in you in America, but I don't know how to reciprocate, and I swear to God that I will make "Servant of the People" an outstanding series, even at the cost of my life." ”
Olena came from the other side: "We have already contacted the Ukrainian side, the publicity period of "Napoleonic the Great" is over, and we will immediately go to Ulank to prepare and shoot. ”
Martin nodded: "I'm waiting for your good news." ”
"Napoleon Beauty Pass" is a small production with a production budget of only $5 million, neither Davis Studios nor the distributor Disney Studios will invest too much resources in the premiere, and there will be no special guests at the premiere, and the most famous actor is still confirmed to play Svetlana in "Wolverine 2" Lady Poisoned Snake.
There is not much to say about the film itself, in order to cater to the English-speaking market, the story is set in a love-hate relationship between a British women's clothing boss and a French sweetheart, Napoleon.
In short, it is to make all kinds of, pee, and fart spoofs on Napoleon.
Although the premiere theater was not full, the audience laughed during the screening.
This kind of film is essentially the same as "The Hangover", as long as it can make the audience laugh happily, the market response of the film will not be too bad.
And the love between the women's clothing boss and the sweetheart Napoleon is also very suitable for the atmosphere of the Valentine's Day schedule.
In the past movies around the world, there has probably never been such a delicate and cute Napoleon as the head of the global village.
Proper Europe's No. 1 sweetheart.
At the end of the premiere screening, there was a lot of laughter and applause.
Martin high-fived Marius, Olina, the village chief, and Svetlana and said, "It's a very good comedy. ”
The main creators of the crew were very encouraged.
MARTIN NATURALLY SAID THE SCENE, BECAUSE HE COULDN'T GET THE LAUGHS OF THE FILM AT ALL.
It's like when he watches "The Hangover", he never finds it funny, he just feels inexplicable.
After the premiere, Martin also used his personal connections to arrange an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
When Martin was in Atlanta, the production cost of $5 million was definitely a super big production.
For Disney Studios, this is just an inconspicuous work.
In North America, "Napoleon's Big Man" was screened in only 950 theaters, earning only $1.35 million on its first day.
But on the Internet, fans who like, pee and fart have a good evaluation of the film.
"It's so much fun to spoof Napoleon."
"I have never seen such a lovely Napoleon!"
"Outrageous and funny!"
"Napoleon is so cute, so stupid, so miserable!"
This kind of vulgar film, no one cares about professional film reviews and ratings, it's enough to be funny, funny or even outrageous.
On the second day of its release in North America, the box office of "Napoleon Beauty Pass" rose significantly, earning $2.16 million in a single day.
The fame of the film gradually spread, and in the upcoming Valentine's Day schedule, it can be regarded as earning some fame.
Over the first three days of its North American premiere, the film earned $4.82 million.
And on Valentine's Day, which followed, the income on that day was close to $3 million.
After the film's second weekend in North America, it grossed $12.25 million at the North American box office.
The main creators of the crew also left North America and focused on going to Europe for publicity.
Then, unsurprisingly, he was scolded by the French media.
Alexandrovic, who played the delicate sweetheart Napoleon, was even more scolded by the French media.
But the film received a good response in the UK.
A British lieutenant, dressed as a women's clothing boss, successfully hooked up with Napoleon, what an interesting setting!
Many British people have a taste for it.
This also makes it easy for the film to recover production costs and publicity expenses through box office sharing.
Martin gave the village chief the first step to success, and the next step was to sell the second step.
It's not just Martin who is following the film, but also Alan Horn, the president of Disney theaters.
In Brentwood's mansion, Cody Horn looked curiously at the newspaper in his father's hand, waited for him to put it down, and then took it.
In the newspaper was a report of a comedy film.
Cody wondered, "When did you pay attention to this kind of movie?" ”
Alan Horn said: "This is a comedy made by Martin. ”
"Martin? Did he participate? Cody was even more curious: "Isn't his appearance in comedy a self-degrading style and self-defeating coffee position?" ”
Allen corrected: "It was he who invested, and a few people from Ukraine or Russia made it, and the film was very successful, and the production cost plus publicity and distribution costs was only $10 million, and it is estimated that the global box office could be $35 million to $40 million." ”
Cody didn't understand what his father meant.
Alan has always wanted his daughter to develop in film management, even if Cody is more like playing in the film industry, he still carefully taught: "Some time ago, Martin proposed a project to me, the kind he is very optimistic about but will not star in, I am a little worried, and now it seems that the worry is unnecessary." ”
He pointed to the newspaper: "Two films that Martin is optimistic about investing, "Lone Survivor" is now $146 million at the North American box office, and the other is a comedy that spoofs Napoleon." ”
Cody didn't listen to his father at all, but muttered, "Aren't Martin's films commercially successful?" ”
Allen was worried about Warner Pictures, and now it seems that Martin has a hand on Warner Pictures.
He said: "The project that Martin is optimistic about and the project starring Martin are two different concepts. ”
Cody's mind is not on this: "I think the movies he acted in are all better." ”
Alan sighed, didn't say any more, picked up his phone and dialed Martin's number: "When do you have time, let's talk about the live-action movie project you talked about." ”
In the afternoon of the same day, Martin, who was preparing for the Oscars, accompanied Elizabeth to choose a dress, and went to Disney Studios to chat with Alan Horn about the next step of cooperation.
The two sides basically finalized their intention to jointly invest in the production of a fairy tale live-action film - "Beauty and the Beast".
(End of chapter)