Chapter 301

"How many times did I watch it? I watched two games yesterday, and I plan to watch another one today."

On the TV screen, a young man in front of the theater is being interviewed by reporters, "Did you see it? I bought this specifically, isn't it cool?"

The sun in May seems to have no effect on him. This young man is wearing a black windbreaker exactly like Neo, with Ray-Ban sunglasses of the same style, thick black leather boots on his feet, and a Nokia in his hand. Mobile phone, as if Neo jumped out of the movie screen.

"You like "The Matrix" very much?"

"I like it very much!"

He looked at the reporter who asked the question like a fool, perhaps to show off, or perhaps to imitate. He picked up the Nokia phone and clicked it. The phone cover popped up immediately, and then he dialed in like Neo A number...

After taking the remote control, Spielberg turned off the TV and leaned back on the sofa, once again falling on the North American box office statistics in his hands.

This is yesterday's single-day box office statistics on Friday. There is no suspense in the first place, but the number is higher than Warner Bros. and the outside world expected.

"The Matrix", 3122 theaters, on Friday, a single day of 18.67 million US dollars, North America has a total of 17 〖, 670,000 US dollars.

"World Clash", 2014 theater chain, Friday, a single day of 4.52 million US dollars, North America accumulated 41.11 million US dollars.

"Sentimental Angels", 1522 theaters, Friday, a single day of 3.22 million US dollars, North America has a total of 45.87 million US dollars.

"Titanic", 757 theaters, on Friday, a single day of 2.41 million US dollars, North America has a total of 61.14 million US dollars.

No matter what period the film was released, it was obviously impacted by "The Matrix", especially "Clash between Heaven and Earth." Spielberg speculates that the North American box office of DreamWorks' masterpiece this weekend will be at least 50% lower than that of the first weekend. The box office in the first week was not ideal, and the situation is getting worse in the second week.

Fortunately, there is even worse luck in this list, Spielberg can find some psychological comfort.

Distributed by Lionsgate, the French film "Taxi Express", which performed well in Europe, was released at the same time as "The Matrix". 455 theater chains in North America only got a poor box office of $82,156...

Spielberg shook his head, and the psychological comfort was thrown behind his head. Lionsgate put "Taxi Express" to be released at this time. Obviously, there is no hope. Continental movies are selling well in North America. There are very few.

If nothing else, "Taxi Express" is destined to be a three-day tour of North American theaters.

Turning his gaze back on "The Matrix" and "Clash of Heaven and Earth", Spielberg knew very well that it was at this stage. DreamWorks has no power at all to change the box office trends of the two films. He only hopes that "World Clash" can recover the cost...

As for "The Matrix", he doesn't know where the final box office will go, but from the news received last night to this morning, the popularity of the peripheral products of this film is even better than that of "Titanic". Force the "Jurassic Park" series.

If this development continues, Warner Bros. and Duke Studios only rely on the peripheral income from cooperation with various manufacturers, and I am afraid they can recover their costs!

Why is the film produced by Duke Studio always successful? And every step forward is so difficult for DreamWorks?

He frowned and sighed. Spielberg naturally knew the reason, but didn't want to give up easily. But some people have come to give up.

Picking up the phone, he dialed David Geffen's number.

"David, I suggest," his voice was extremely serious, "DreamWorks will no longer work with Martin Bob!"

There are many reasons why "Clash between Heaven and Earth" is far less than expected, but the most direct person in charge of the project is him and Martin Bob of caa.

Spielberg didn't want to reduce his voice in DreamWorks because of this project. Then Martin Bob is the best person to blame, and it is not only him who needs to replace the dead ghost, but also David Geffen and Jeff Katzenberg. They must find someone or reason to talk to shareholders and Investors made an explanation.

As Saturday arrives. After a day of screenings and the fermentation of the audience's word-of-mouth, "The Matrix" has further increased its attendance rate. Especially in the later publicity, the Internet has become an important position for Warner Bros. and Duke's studios. The major websites and forums can be used everywhere See news and posts discussing this film.

In the age when the navy is far from flooding, the effect of such propaganda is amazing, especially the navy of Pani Kellys Internet Public Relations Department, which almost occupied the important film position on the Internet-imdb.

Although the voting rules of this website are not as simple as calculating the average score, it is just like imdb has had countless ticketing wars. It is not too difficult for the huge navy to affect this website. It has been shown for more than a day. , The score of "The Matrix" has been maintained at around 9.7 points, and the audience's film reviews are even more applauded.

Yes, in the eyes of many people, this film has a philosophical depth. A few critics like Kenneth Turan also praised the film's ideological nature, but the theme of the film's release promotion has nothing to do with it. , On the contrary, it is the most superficial slogan-cool, dazzling and cool!

A film cannot be welcomed by everyone, and there are criticisms, and the rating of "The Matrix" will inevitably affect the choice of some viewers, especially family viewers with minors. They will definitely not choose such a movie. Grade films, these also affected the box office of the film, so that the single-day box office of "The Matrix" could not be as super explosive as "Independence Day".

Fortunately, sales around the film are hot enough.

"The rough statistics just got."

Robin Grande almost ran into Duke's office, pulled a chair casually, and sat across from him, "In one day yesterday, the sales of The Matrix in North America were about $7.8 million! Quite a part! Sales outlets are all out of stock!"

"What is the sales commission we signed with major manufacturers?

I didn't sleep well last night, coupled with having been busy with the two heavy tasks of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Matrix" at the same time, exhaustion made Duke's head a little groggy, "Why can't I remember?"

"Thirty percent!" Tina Fei reminded.

Duke nodded, took a sip of espresso, "It seems that peripheral income will not be a problem."

"It's definitely not a problem."

Take the coffee from Tina Fei. Robin Grande thanked him, and said, "According to the normal rule, peripheral products will generally reach a peak of sales only a week after the movie's release. Also, if the movie's global box office exceeds US$500 million, major sponsors The business will also add 10% of the sponsorship amount."

I don't feel too comfortable in my head. Duke stood up, "I didn't sleep well last night, so I went home first. If there is something, Robin, you will negotiate with Tina."

Leaving the Duke's studio, Duke drove in the new Bentley he had just replaced, and drove onto the crowded road in Burbank, heading towards Malibu. On the road, I deliberately passed by the door of two commercial theaters. The queue like "Titanic" did not exist, but near the theater, the salvation master frequently appeared. The black windbreaker and black sunglasses used the theater as the fulcrum, and continued to spread to the surroundings. .

A Bentley car passed in front of a theater in the western suburbs of Burbank, leaving only a green smoke, a few young people walking out of the theater. I never thought that the director of the film they were talking about had just passed by. They are just discussing the movie they just watched.

"Neo's fight is so handsome!"

A man in a black trench coat and black sunglasses said, "Especially the final fight between him and Smith!"

Another person, well, also in a black trench coat and black sunglasses, said, "Taylor. I think Trinity is still cool. Her spear fighting skills are light and fast, and she is incredibly flexible."

The only normal person in the crowd said, "Taylor, James. You only noticed this? I think the coolest person is director Duke Rosenberg."

"But he didn't appear in the film at all, Jerry!" the first speaker retorted.

Jerry curled his lips in disdain, "Don't forget, both the director and screenwriter are Duke. He created the world and can make this movie so cool. Do you think he is cool?"

After thinking for a moment, the others nodded in agreement.

Looking at his surrounding companions, Jerry said again, "Also, if this story is not finished, what will happen to Neo and the mother?"

"And what is Zion..."

After discussing a few sentences, several people suddenly stopped at the same time, and Taylor said, "I just watched it cool, and now I realize that I have overlooked a lot."

"Me too." James echoed.

Jerry turned around first, "Then let's go and see it again!"

Not all people are just looking at being cool and handsome. Over time, many people have developed in-depth interpretations of the plot, especially on the Internet. Various interpretations can make Duke, the director, feel the brain It's open, but it's not without benefits. Some fans think they have discovered the details they have overlooked, and they often buy tickets to enter the theater again.

On Sunday morning, when he got the box office data on Saturday, Duke could only stay at home, because he was ill, not a serious illness, just a common cold and fever, perhaps the exhaustion accumulated over the past few years. The outbreak may also be a Caucasian systemic problem. The symptoms of cold and fever made him dizzy and had to choose to rest.

"Just tell me the data of the three most recent movies."

After taking the medicine and sitting crookedly on the sofa, Duke Urn said to Tina Fei angrily, "Stay away from me, don't infect you."

Tina Fei sat on the sofa ten feet away, "The Matrix" was $19.7 million, "World Clash" was $3.85 million, and "Taxi Express" was $62,156."

She looked at Duke, got up and took a cup of hot water, and then said, "According to the feedback from the theaters, "Taxi Express" will be downgraded from North America tomorrow."

For the film produced by Luc Besson, Duke was not surprised. After all, he had a vague impression that this film, which was considered successful in other regions, had a box office of less than 300,000 US dollars in North America. It is really difficult to sell pure foreign films in North America.

"The box office of "World Clash" should not recover the cost." Tina Fei said again.

He picked up his cup and drank his saliva. Duke simply lay on the sofa, "After the box office this weekend is released, we will be able to see the final result."