20 Chapter 20

In 1997, when Internet propaganda had not yet risen, movie fans mostly relied on film reviews and word of mouth to select audiences.

"Titanic" has absolute advantages in both aspects.

In particular, as soon as the box office data of US $ 6.15 million is released in advance, many market analysts have foreseen the potential of the "Titanic" box office sale.

On May 7th, Columbia Pictures created a strong momentum for "The Fifth Element", but unfortunately, Sony Entertainment, which lacks television advertising, is not an opponent of Twentieth Century Fox at all.

"Fifth Element" advances, $ 1.07 million, and the box office of "Titanic" on this day reached $ 19.96 million!

With the coming of the weekend, the market will inevitably rise, and some people have begun to shout that the box office of the first week of "Titanic" is likely to break the record of $ 85 million created by "Jurassic Park"!

On Saturday, "The Fifth Element" North American box office 13.9 million, "Titanic" box office is 27.6 million, the leader;

on Sunday, "The Fifth Element" North American box office 8.4 million, "Titanic" with excellent word of mouth promotion , Directly broke the 30 million US dollar single-day box office record, reaching 31.5 million!

At this point, the box office was officially released in the first week, and "Titanic" was the leader of the box office with $ 83.81 million!

Although it failed to break the first week box office record set by Jurassic Park, such data is enough for Fox Pictures to start a celebration party in advance!

In fact, there was no need for Tang En to mention it. Bill McNick, who had been suppressed for more than half a year, couldn't help it, and couldn't wait for a big victory to consolidate his position.

"Titanic" live up to expectations, give him strength!

However, for the sake of insurance, Fox Pictures 'official celebration party is not yet suitable for hosting. Bill McNick held a private celebration party in the mansion of Beverly Hills.

Can be described as the stars!

Basically, when this big man comes forward, as long as people are in Los Angeles and some celebrities, directors and producers in Hollywood, no one will not lose face.

Especially under the bullish situation of "Titanic".

And the young director Donn Walker is naturally one of the protagonists of the party.

"Hey, little Don!"

People who dare to call Don like this are rare in Hollywood. Don takes back the thought of talking to Jennifer Aniston, and when he looks back in surprise, he sees a beard. The old man walked towards himself with a glass of champagne.

Down's eyes flashed for a moment, and it turned out to be him—George Lucas!

This is George Lucas, who has the supreme status in Hollywood. Why did he take the initiative to climb?

Such an honor really makes Tang En somewhat proud.

At the premiere of "Titanic," he had seen another big man, Steve Spielberg, but the Jew was obviously taller than Lucas, just smiling and speaking to Cameron. , Simply ignored Tang En.

By contrast, George Lucas is going to be much closer.

Of course, this is also the inexorable relationship between Lucas and Cameron, and he can really understand Tang En's ability.

"Hello, Mr. Lucas." Tang En hurriedly greeted the past, and he respected the great man who created the legend of Star Wars.

"You don't have to go outside, call me George." Lucas's accent was a little south, and the button unbuttoned at the neckline showed his detachment. "I haven't congratulated you yet, made a great movie."

"Thank you!" Tang En raised his glass with him, without the nervousness and shyness of a young junior, just like many years of old friends, "George, I'm your loyal fan," Star Wars "is my favorite movie of!"

When mentioning "Star Wars", Lucas showed some glory in his eyes, and his chubby face was hard to be proud of. "Your age ... seems to be one year younger than" Star Wars. "

Tang En waved and smiled. "Don't mention my age, it's almost a Hollywood joke."

Lucas looked straight. "Don, you don't have to prove anything like them. When I put all my net worth into" Star Wars "shooting Is n't it ridiculed all the same? Genius is equivalent to the future! "

" Genius is equivalent to the future? "Tang En brightened his eyes and teased ," George, your words are really philosophical. But I heard there is a genius, Acquired your animation department? "

Lucas was stunned, but did not expect a kid under the age of 20 to ridicule himself in the face, and smiled: "Haha, young people respond quickly! Indeed, Jobs is a genius, I admit that I saw it."

Jobs had Acquired the animation department of Industrial Light and Magic for $ 10 million, and turned into the famous Pixar animation studio.

Tang En lowered his voice and whispered quietly: "Don't worry, George, maybe in the future ... I will help you with revenge?"

"Oh? How to say?"

Tang En meaningfully said, "For example ... buy Pixar back? With a

frown, Lucas said with a bit of caution: "Little Don, I know you have the ability to make movies like" Titanic, "and the special effects technology is definitely good. But animated movies and live-action movies There is a fundamental difference, not that the level of special effects is high, otherwise I would not sell the animation department. "

Tang En smiled and pointed to his head." George, genius is equivalent to the future, this is what you said "

Lucas's expression was sullen, and then he laughed." Good boy, no wonder Jamie respects you so fast! The quick response and the humor, the key is to face the predecessors humblely and humblely ... "

" I think I have no respect for you? " Tang En laughed.

Lucas shook his head. "I don't have that many rules! I don't believe you have time to go to Lucas Pictures. Where is the owner?"

Tang En looked at him meaningfully, "I will go "

Lucas noticed his complicated eyes and smiled." Your boy, won't you play Lucasfilm's idea, right? "

Down also did not deny," Let Pixar return to Lucasfilm. Hug, isn't this bad? "

Lucas shook his head, his face calmly," boy, ambition is good, but there must be a city. If you are not sure, don't talk about it, even if you are a genius, you can't make enemies everywhere. Things. "

Tang En smiled," Thank you George, I see. "

At this time, Bill Maikenike ruddy came over, and cool compared to some time ago, at the moment Bill Maikenike obvious to many close, "Hey, Dunn, with George talk about what?"

"Of course chat It 's a movie. "Tang En did n't answer the question and asked," Is the overseas box office coming out? "

" Not much, 30 million. "

Speaking of which, Bill McNick's face was unnatural.

In the final analysis, his trust in Tang En was not enough, and the release and publicity were too late, so that there are few regions showing overseas, and the publicity is also lacking.

Tang En doesn't matter, it's better than the situation in the previous life?

"It doesn't matter, take your time, word of mouth is our biggest weapon!" Tang En showed confidence.

Bill McNick nodded happily, "Yes, the word of mouth of the movie is so good. Although the box office in the first week failed to break the record of" Jurassic Park ", but with a strong word of mouth, I believe that the box office next week, absolutely It wo n't be much reduced. "

With the release of the box office on the first weekend, Fox Pictures' market analysis department has given a forecast of future box office. 700 million.

However, such statistics are, in Tang En's opinion, a joke.

The box office curve of "Titanic" was a legend in previous lives. Other films are all the way down, and "Titanic" is different. Because of insufficient publicity and strong word of mouth, it has been a continuous counter-trend. The box office has increased for several weeks in a row, making the entire Hollywood market analysts surprised.

"Bill, believe me. It won't be too bad at the box office next week!"

Bill McNick smiled and didn't say much. He's no stranger to Donn Walker's "speaking words".

It touches next to George Lucas mischievous look, this little guy's just been continuous tease, wanted the lessons to come back, "Oh? Dunn, that you talk about, do you think the second week at the box office can reach the number?"

"First Wednesday The box office of the day exceeded 80 million U.S. dollars, but for the whole seven days of the next week, it must be increased? "

Bill McNick thought that Tang En was young and did n't understand the market. "Tang En, there are some situations you may not know well. Although there are seven days in the next week, the box office heat must decline."

Tang En shook his head firmly. "No! Bill, I have confidence in my movie! Also Remember what I said? "

Lucas laughed." 1.8 billion guarantee, 2 billion target? "

" Yes! "

Tang En patted his chest and looked at Lucas deeply," Trust me, because ... Equivalent to the future! "

...

" Beautiful lady, can you meet? "Tang En held a wine glass with a gentle smile, and a gentleman came to a girl in a blue dress.

He knew her, of course, and Liv Tyler, Hollywood's famous beauty.

It's just that Liv Tate is still a small person. She participated in the independent film "Stealing Incense" directed by Bernardo Bertorucci last year because the film's US distribution rights are in the hands of Fox Searchlight. Take this to the 20th century Fox this big ship.

At this party tonight, she also entrusted her parents with several layers of relationships, and finally got an admission ticket, just to get to know the big names, and then smoothly enter Hollywood.

She doesn't want to mix in the dirty model circle anymore, nor wants to continue to work in the chaotic independent film circle. She can't wait to enter the mainstream film circle.

The appearance of Tang En made her heart beat faster and realized that the opportunity had come.

"Hello, Mr. Walker, I ... I'm Liv Taylor, my father is Stephen Taylor, the home of the 'Smith Spaceship' band, my mother is Liv Uman, she is also a star in Sweden, I ... "

Don was teased by her nervous and incoherent look." Well, Liv, don't be nervous. Am I scary? "

Liv Taylor said in a panic," No, no, Mr. Walker, you ... … You are very kind and handsome. "

Tang En waved his hand," Just call me Tang En. "

Liv Taylor smiled like a flower, and called out sweetly," Dun! "

Tang En Blinking my eyes, I didn't look any further, straight into the theme, "Liv, here are some old guys, really not suitable for our young people, or ... go to me for a drink?" It's

so late, invite the girl to drink at home Although Liv Tyler was young, she also understood the meaning of the words.

She first mixed the model circle, and then the independent film circle. She had more experience and insight than Tang En, and now she was playful and smirked. "Well, I don't like the atmosphere here, too restrictive."

"Let's go."

Tang En smiled at her, Liv smiled back, naturally holding his arm, and left in the breeze.