Time flies by in a hurry.

By July 1, "Batman" was released for three and a half weeks.

The North American war reported $210 million, and the total box office worldwide was $367 million.

The data still exceeded expectations.

"The Batman" is expected to be released for at least two months in North America.

In the future, the North American box office will be close to 300 million, and it is not a big problem.

Lu Ping'an was very satisfied.

After all, this is tens of millions more than the original time and space, which is an extremely good answer.

As for the reason, he also knows, in the words of a famous critic: the factor of Chinese directors, after the release of the work, the high reputation makes it a positive gain, how much this factor dragged on before, and how much help it can produce later.

The same inspirational American dream as Da Yao is staged again.

The American people are quite good at this.

The attitude of the media is also the same as previously expected.

Batman has not been crushed in the hands of many powerhouses such as "Star Wars 3", "War of the Worlds" and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith".

The first "Star Wars 3" everyone knows that it cannot be surpassed.

Among the remaining powerhouses, "Batman" was ranked sixth to seventh at the beginning, almost equal to the bottom of the summer file.

But now, the North American box office performance of "Batman" can still remain firmly between second and third.

This kind of record cannot be ignored.

The record speaks for itself.

Some media even said that the schedule of "Batman" was still poorly chosen, and if the competition for changing songs was not such a big schedule, the box office would have risen by at least 30%.

After all, in terms of film quality, superhero movies have the first reputation in film and television, and the overall reputation is also the first among all blockbusters in the June schedule.

Such a good film deserves a higher box office.

Lu Ping'an will also be more successful than it is now.

But just listen to this kind of talk, and if you are serious, you will lose.

Blowing with the wind is the most unserious.

However, speaking of which, Hollywood's touting atmosphere is indeed much stronger than that of the mainland.

"Batman" was successful, and Lu Ping'an officially entered the mainstream and became a big director.

The surrounding environment suddenly became a "group of boasts".

"Why can Lu make Batman well, because Lu is the most like Batman among all directors, he grew up in a privileged environment, has a similar life experience, his parents died because of an accident, he also fell into a long period of confusion, and he also found his life goal after the trough, but the difference is that one becomes a superhero in the movie, and the other makes a superhero movie"

"You may not know that Lu, the man who brought Batman back to life, is the only director of the world's top film festival short slam in the world today!"

"If a 23-year-old director is good at suspense, horror, sci-fi, romance, drama and superhero movies at the same time, you might say, 'Come on, what kind of down-and-out director wants to make a living by bragging about it?' , but now I'm telling you, there really is! That's LU! This 23-year-old young director from China, who just brought Batman back to life, oh and again, he's still a student."

"If you like suspense movies, you must not miss "The Tuner", if you like sci-fi, you must not miss "Source Code" or "Time and Space Sin", if you like horror movies, you must not miss the "Chainsaw" series, if you like superhero movies, you must go and buy a movie ticket to the new "Batman", if you like them all, congratulations, welcome to become a believer in Lu!"

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Critics, TV presenters, journalists.

Everyone rubbed the traffic hard, and the beautiful words clicked out.

These days, the clips of the show on the road are always on the air.

His life resume and past works have also been pulled out and introduced and reviewed several times.

This made Lu Ping'an's name sweep the United States again, and the first-line director was officially recognized by all media.

I have to say that Lao Mei's atmosphere in this regard is really good.

Whether it's an actor, a director, or an athlete.

Well behaved, that cheer is unabashed.

It's as if the people who are touted are really their own relatives.

Lu Ping'an rubbed his temples, regretting a little that his English level could be so good, and every boast was clearly visible.

It's a bit embarrassing.

But it's also really pleasant!

But Lu Ping'an also knows.

Everyone blows it like this, but in fact, the three words "Batman" still play a decisive factor.

American culture as disseminated by Chinese directors.

ZZZQ is full.

Don't you blow it?

If it were to be changed to another movie, the intensity would definitely be much less.

So thinking about it like this, Lu Ping'an's mood also calmed down, and then calmly reaped the overflowing dividends.

Lu Ping'an's fame has soared, and the demand for past works has also soared in the disc market.

Watzberg was keenly aware of this business opportunity to earn pocket money, and immediately offered to buy the North American disc rights of Lu Ping'an's remaining films.

All of Lu Ping'an's film copyrights, including short films, as long as they involve Lao Mei, they are all bought by the peak.

So as soon as this business opportunity comes, the summit only needs to spend a little more money.

Then take advantage of the present to package the copyrights of those works into an album package and sell them outside.

I don't know what the sales will be in the future, anyway, it's just pocket money, everyone is just having fun, and the requirements are not high.

In addition to this, some brands have also come to the door.

Lu Ping'an's appearance once again made meritorious contributions.

It just so happens that some of the brands signed more than two years ago have expired, and this time they just happened to be renewed.

In the end, the endorsement of the car was changed to Audi, the suit was still Vasaki, and the watch was changed to Vacheron Constantin.

There are not many brands and the deadline is short, which is required by Lu Ping'an, after all, he usually doesn't always wear such an outfit.

He still likes sportswear.

In terms of sportswear, he decided to leave the opportunity to domestic manufacturers.

The negotiated wave of endorsements totaled about $8 million a year, which is not bad.

In the following time, Lu Ping'an began the finishing work at this stage.

"Batman" has basically settled the dust, and the next last stop of the roadshow is the domestic roadshow on July 10.

Today is the 1st, and there are 9 days to go.

And starting on the 3rd, the schedule of "Initial D" has also arrived, and he has to go to Tokyo to shoot.

So he has to leave Lao Mei tonight.

Before going back, Lu Ping'an arranged some things with Watzberg and other shareholders.

"Batman 2" is put aside for the time being, and there is no hurry.

In addition to the regular release process, "Batman 1" will start public relations film awards in the second half of the year.

For example, the old beauty of the Youth Choice Award, the MTV Award, the Golden Globe, the Oscars, etc.

Lu Ping'an didn't have much hope for this, but others needed it.

Watzberg was very happy and said, "In this way, we will have two movies at the Oscars next year!" ”

One "Brokeback Mountain" and one "Batman".

According to the results of the original plane, both of them will win at least one award.

Lu Ping'an said with a smile: "Be normal, don't be impatient." ”

Watzberg and his shareholders are convinced.

This kind of thing is also a big deal for them.

So the mood at this moment is the same as Hu Qingquan at that time, pinning his hopes on metaphysics, and metaphysics, if you want to be pious, you have to be calm.

So everyone is very calm.

Next, the topic moves on to the arrangement for the second half of the year.

"Chainsaw 3" can start filming in the second half of the year, and it can still be scheduled to be released in March next year.

This series can be played like this in the future.

"Insidious 2" can also be launched in the second half of the year, and it can also be placed in March.

And the same goes for "Happy Death Day 2".

Lu Ping'an did not participate in the directing of these three films.

Lu Ping'an has also added a new series called "Human Eradication Project".

This is still a masterpiece with a small budget and high box office.

If you have time, you can shoot it to brush up on a skill and make a lot of money.

If you can, it will be released in March.

In this way, Lao Mei has really become the month of horror movies in March.

If a brand like Horror Film Moon can really be played, it will actually help the box office a lot.

Just like the summer schedule, although the competition is extremely fierce, the overall box office is also several times higher than the rest of the schedule.

On the whole, the box office bonus to a single movie is of course huge.

Watzberg was intrigued, and shareholders were even excited.

If this comes true, the summit will be in the limelight!

So we quickly discussed the feasibility.

This practice is not very likely to be discouraged in the industry at present, and it is likely to be strongly supported.

However, there may be interventions.

The future is unknown, and the operability is not particularly great.

Lu Ping'an said it didn't matter.

It doesn't matter if it's released separately or released together, anyway, several films are all small costs, and the money must be earned.

And at present, these films will also introduce large producers to participate, and the risk is small.

So there's nothing to worry about.

After talking about horror films, it was followed by "District 9" that several shareholders were thinking about.

This movie is a typical low-budget and high-grossing film.

The production cost of the original space-time "District 9" was only 30 million, but the box office was 210 million.

If Lu Ping'an comes to shoot, the production cost will be 50 million, because 20 million is his salary.

But money is not a problem, now a lot of investors are waving money and want to participate in Lu Ping'an's next movie, just choose a few reliable ones when the time comes.

With a cost of 50 million, coupled with Lu Ping'an's fame bonus, I believe that "District 9", which is a masterpiece, will give a more dazzling answer.

"It can be announced first, but it will have to wait until after "Pacific Rim."

"District 9" has a higher reputation than "Pacific Rim", and the original time and space has also won four Oscar nominations, and this film has been anchored by him, so there is no hurry to release it so soon.

"OK, have you chosen the protagonist of "Pacific Rim"?"

"Pacific Rim" is also a co-production, and the source of funding will also be selected from the reliable capital of the two countries.

The main character in the movie is an American, which is set for the market.

The protagonist has already been selected, and that is Jake Gyllenhaal.

The two have collaborated on "Brokeback Mountain", they are both familiar with each other, this young man is also a second-generation star with a very good personality and professionalism, and after the movie is released, this person's fame will not be small.

At that time, Heath Ledger can also make a cameo appearance in the sacrifice of the protagonist's brother in the movie, echoing "Brokeback Mountain".

Of course, apart from him, Lu Ping'an can also accept other actors, and he doesn't have to.

"I see, I'll take care of the rest."

After talking about Lao Mei, it was time for Lu Ping'an to leave.

This time "Batman" was a great success, and Lu Ping'an himself once again had a bumper harvest of fame and fortune, and it is estimated that the country has been blowing up for a long time.

I really want to go back and experience the Chinese touting.

But Lu Ping'an still thinks it's over.

Careers matter.

is always silent under this illusory touting, and there is no drop.

Thinking of this, Lu Ping'an suddenly remembered something, and asked Hu Qingquan on the side, "By the way, that matter was announced in China, so who has a reaction?" ”

Hu Qingquan replied with a smile: "Even if you know, you won't say it." ”

"That's the same, then Watts, and everyone, let's see you in China on the 10th."

Lu Ping'an said goodbye to everyone at the end.

"Okay, then I'll see you on the 10th."

"Goodbye."

Lu Ping'an and Hu Qingquan then stepped on the plane to Tokyo.

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"The global box office of "Batman" exceeded 350 million, and Lu Ping'an's talent was once again perfectly realized"

"Break through the doubts and speak with strength, the first Hollywood director in the mainland handed over a perfect answer"

"'Batman' will land in the mainland, and the martial arts-style American superhero will impress the global audience."

"Lu Ping'an appeared in neon, and the new movie "Initial D" will start tomorrow."

Close the computer, the great poet is a little big.

Almost all the news in the past few days is related to Lu Ping'an.

Hollywood director.

It's really majestic!

But that's not the biggest thing for him.

The biggest thing for him is a piece of news that almost no one in the industry notices: "IMAX Technology and SPECTRO Vision Technology have completed the merger"

SPECTRO Vision Technology is the same company that finalized the 3D business before.

Now the grapevine on the market knows that the 3D business of "Boundless" cost a full $8 million.

This gossip is what he put out.

This is a tactic of propaganda.

In fact, only 5 million were spoken to industry insiders.

It is also true or false, no matter which one you believe, it will not be cheap anyway, so as to produce high senses.

Now, now that Lu Ping'an has completed the merger and acquisition, he must know how much money he has spent.

The great poet has a feeling of being stripped naked.

The good news is that only Lu Ping'an knows about this matter at present, because which American company "Wuji" cooperates with has not been disclosed.

But the bad news is that it won't be hidden for long.

Because soon after the news of the merger and acquisition came out, "Seven Swords", "Mythology" and "Ink Attack" all stated in the announcement that they would use 3D technology with new technology.

For this reason, he also asked someone to call to inquire about the situation.

As a result, the quotations for the three films from Lu Ping'an were all about 15 million!

In other words, either Lu Ping'an reported a low price, or Spike was slaughtering him, and he slaughtered two or three million dollars in one slaughter!

And no matter how stupid Lu Ping'an is, he will not be stupid enough to make a loss-making transaction, and he has done so many strokes!

So the great poet's fist clenched at once.

SPECTRO has gone too far!

This is to make my society die!

But what can be done?

Don't let them do it?

The money has been paid, and it is almost done, and I have to lose a lot of money if I break the contract!

And if you don't give it to them, there is only one choice, and that is only Lu Ping'an here.

At this moment, for the first time, the great poet felt that Chen Hong was right, why did he go earlier, wouldn't it be good to find a safe way as soon as possible?

But this remorse lasted only a short time.

He soon felt that maybe the final effect would be very different, one was a deluxe version, the other was a beggar version, and the price was one penny.

Even if the effect is the same, the movie is not just about watching 3D, the quality of "Boundless" is here, and it will definitely overwhelm all the light.

So it's just a few million dollars.

Doesn't matter!

The great poet was confident there.

Lu Ping'an is also confident.

"Don't worry, my driving skills are very stable, and I will never let the heroine have an accident."

After hearing this, Jay Lun couldn't help but laugh and said, "You don't need driving skills for this role." ”

"So I'll reassure you." Lu Ping'an continued to pretend to be confused.

"I'm not talking about driving skills! I mean, gee, don't play with me."

Jay was anxious, but he just laughed as he spoke.

Guanxi, Huang Bo, Liang Jiahui and others on the side also laughed.

The scene was very joyful.

"Initial D" started today, and the first shot is Jay Lun driving comfortably with his head in the car with a one-handed club.

It is also a very simple lens for amateurs, suitable for the day of start-up.

It's just that there is still a lot of time, so Lu Ping'an decided to shoot another one.

If the male protagonist shoots, then shoot the female protagonist again.

It's also a very simple shot.

The heroine was in the car, showing a slightly shy expression and looking out the window at the speeding scenery.

As for which car it is in, of course, it is a Mercedes.

And in this shot, the car is moving.

Who's going to open it?

Of course, it's the guest actor Lu Ping'an.

So Jay Lun collapsed on the spot.

I thought that the cameo appearance of "uncle" was a joke of Lu Ping'an, but it turned out that Lu Ping'an came for real!

It's fun to be fun, but Jay, who is not a professional actor, really can't get over this hurdle for a while.

It's a green hat.

Lu Ping'an finally had to make a promise: "Don't worry, I will never show my face." ”

"Really?"

"Of course."

Lu Ping'an looked serious, and then patted Jay Lun's shoulder, "Okay, I'll give you more airport kiss scenes when the time comes, okay?" ”

"This... I don't want to. ”

"That's what you said!"

Lu Ping'an smiled, beckoned to the heroine Suzuki Xingdao, "Go, get in the car, uncle will take you for a ride!" ”

After listening to the translation in a daze, Suzuki said "Hi" full of vitality, bowed, and jumped into the car.

Daben with a camera went all the way north in the closed section, and the summer wind blew, and Jay, who was blown up his bangs, suddenly had an understanding at this moment.

He seems to know how to play Takumi (end of this chapter)