Chapter 137: The Matrix

However, for the details, Dawn Films has a professional team responsible for negotiations.

Before the specific negotiations, Kevin wanted to submit the new movie proposal to Fox for evaluation.

Although he was currently the most profitable and sought-after director in Hollywood, he still couldn't escape the protocols of these major studios.

Of course, Kevin actually respected these protocols.

There are rules for a reason.

These Hollywood giants have been able to thrive for decades thanks to these protocols. Without this system, they would have been finished long ago.

After leaving Fox, Kevin began gathering information, researching the background of the story, and preparing to see if the movies he had chosen aligned with the current era.

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While Kevin was preparing for his new movie project, people from other movie companies also received the second-day box office figures for The Dark Knight, and the data shocked everyone once again compared to the first-day box office.

Inside Fox.

In the President's office.

"Catherine, please state the second-day box office for The Dark Knight again."

The female secretary adjusted her glasses and looked at the report in her hand, saying:

"51.83 million dollars!"

Marvin Davis' heart tightened instantly.

This meant that in just two days, The Dark Knight had achieved box office results that Braveheart film took a month to accomplish.

And everyone in the industry knew that the production costs of the entire Dark Knight duology had already been recovered after the first film and even generated some profit.

So, whatever the earnings for the second film would be, it would be pure profit.

Based on these box office results, it was safe to say that the subsequent Dark Knight films would easily surpass the six hundred million mark in global box office.

Marvin Davis couldn't help but feel envious.

At the same time, he became even more excited about the plans for collaboration with Steve Kevin.

He couldn't wait for Steve Kevin to come with the movie proposal tomorrow.

However, their scheduled meeting was half a month away, which made Marvin Davis even more eager for that time to come.

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On the other side.

If Fox Film Studios was filled with anticipation, other movie companies' reaction upon hearing the news was jealousy - jealousy towards Warner Bros., jealousy towards MGM.

They envied their ability to collaborate with Steve Kevin and make loads of money.

The news of collaboration between Kevin and MGM was still kept confidential at Kevin's request, and the public was unaware of it.

However, ever since the announcement of Pirates of the Caribbean 2, every significant movie company in Hollywood knew about it.

People came knocking on their doors, seeking roles or investments.

Everyone knew that Pirates of the Caribbean 2 was bound to be a hit.

Whether it was playing a role in the movie or investing in it, it was a guaranteed profitable venture.

Fortunately, not many people knew Kevin's personal phone number. His assistant and the team at Sunrise Films had been dealing with these nuisance messages.

But with the outrageous box office figures of The Dark Knight's opening weekend, all movie companies went even crazier.

Almost every mid-sized or larger movie company in Hollywood sent film invitations to Steve Kevin, begging to collaborate with him.

As a result, Ellie and Dawson deeply felt the level of popularity and attention Steve Kevin currently enjoyed in Hollywood.

The constant influx of phone calls made it difficult to politely reject them without getting frustrated.

In just one day, no fewer than fifty mid-sized movie companies in Hollywood had sent invitations to Kevin and expressed goodwill.

Only Spielberg enjoyed such treatment in Hollywood apart from Steve Kevin.

However, Spielberg occasionally made artistic films that didn't always perform well at the box office, so he wasn't as commercially successful as Kevin.

Of course, he generally didn't incur losses either.

Steve Kevin, on the other hand, was an amplified version of Spielberg.

Now, apart from the Best Director Oscar, Steve Kevin had become the undisputed great director in the eyes of Americans.

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The biggest beneficiary of this box office success, Warner Bros., was filled with fervor and excitement.

With the aim of achieving even the slightest increase in the box office revenue of The Dark Knight, all departments worked tirelessly, putting in overtime day and night.

However, not a single person complained about the long hours. The reason was simple: Warner Bros. was willing to pay.

Generous bonuses were provided, fueling everyone's motivation to give their all.

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Despite the efforts of others to promote The Dark Knight's box office performance, director Steve Kevin was not able to escape the spotlight either. Coordinated by Warner Bros., Kevin worked tirelessly for several days, appearing on various television shows for interviews.

Leveraging the popularity of The Dark Knight, these appearances not only significantly increased the viewership of these programs but also further promoted the Batman franchise and allowed Kevin to once again make a splash in front of the public.

After a few days, when the intensity of the promotion had reached a point of saturation, Kevin finally had some free time. It must be said that among the others who accompanied him during these events, such as Jim Carrey, Christian Bale, and Milla Jovovich, they appeared much more comfortable in the spotlight than Kevin himself.

Clearly, Kevin was not suited for the forefront.

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In the villa, Kevin immersed himself in a frenzy of writing. During this intense work period, Helen and Ellen, the sisters who often distracted him, were temporarily appeased with a shopping spree and sent home to enjoy a few days off.

Although Kevin had carefully selected scripts that had already stood the test of time as classics, it didn't mean they were without any issues. After going through this period of refinement, Kevin's overall skill had improved significantly compared to his previous life. It must be said that he had fully inherited the directorial talent of the original host.

From his current perspective, he realized that the films he had made in his previous life were nothing more than a joke, purely deceiving the audience. As industry insiders would say, the vast mainland market was willing to watch any kind of trashy film.

That was how he managed to pass himself off as a director.

However, there was no need to dwell on the past. After careful consideration, Kevin finally chose the script that he desired.

Throughout Kevin's filmography, one could observe that he had never ventured into the realm of romantic movies. He leaned more towards visually impactful, action-packed, and thrilling films. These movies were commonly labeled as commercial films, with little connection to art.

The new film he chose would follow the same pattern.

His selection was none other than...