When the time comes to March 7, another box office week from March 1 to March 7 has passed, and North American film history has ushered in a new historical moment.
In its 11th week of release, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" has officially exceeded US$600 million in domestic box office, becoming the first film in Hollywood history to have a local box office exceeding US$600 million, and also the first film to exceed US$600 million in a single film market. A movie that grossed $100 million.
The North American media and movie fans were in a state of excitement.
On the Internet platform, the number '600M' can be seen everywhere on this day, with various websites, large and small, vying to report on this major entertainment event.
And speculation about whether Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice could go further.
Because in the box office week from March 1st to March 7th, while the local box office exceeded US$600 million, the single-week box office of Batman Begins was only US$11.56 million. If it is a general commercial movie, even a blockbuster movie such as the "Jurassic Park" series, if the box office in a single week drops to the US$10 million range, it is unlikely that it will collect another US$100 million in the future.
With the phenomenal attributes of Superman Vs., it is of course different.
What's more, the Oscars are coming soon.
Although Batman Vs. did not apply for the Golden Globe Awards held in January, this awards season, including various union awards or other media-sponsored awards that are also pre-Oscar awards, Batman Vs. has gained a lot during this period, and in turn has Continue to stimulate the popularity of this movie.
Therefore, whether it is from the media public opinion or public relations level, there is no suspense that Super Batman will become the big winner of this Oscar.
It is the first film in North American film history to break through 600 million U.S. dollars locally and even reach 700 million U.S. dollars. With such high expectations, do you dare to say that it is not qualified to win an Oscar
The Oscars have never stipulated that commercial films cannot win awards.
In fact, it will only take the next ten or twenty years for the Oscars to go to the extreme of being literary and artistic and politically correct. Before the millennium, the Oscars were very inclusive, not to mention "Titanic" in the original time and space, and further back, "Forrest Gump", and even "Rocky", "Out of Africa", "The Wild" "Platoon" and so on, first of all, they are all very popular commercial movies.
Not to mention the huge interests involved in this movie.
Not only did it exceed 600 million in China and go straight to 700 million, overseas, in the past two months, Batman Begins has come from behind. At present, many countries and regions are still reluctant to let this movie be released in order to protect the local film market. , the cumulative overseas box office of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice", according to last week's statistics, has reached 870 million US dollars.
It is conceivable that once Batman Begins wins an Oscar and is further promoted by overseas distribution, the box office of this DC superhero blockbuster is not expected to be less than US$1 billion in overseas markets only.
Anyone who dares to interfere with such a project will have no chance of surviving in Hollywood.
To be serious, with a profit scale of billions, if you delay others from making money, it is not impossible for you to commit suicide in a car accident.
Profit drives everything.
Therefore, although the single-week box office only has 11.56 million US dollars left, Batman v Superman has hit 700 million in the country. It is already the same goal of the film studio, media, fans and other parties. Even if you quietly buy the box office, you have to go there, so it counts. Complete.
Under the light of Superman Vs., also this week, "Rush Hour" produced by Daenerys Entertainment's New World Pictures has a cumulative box office of over 100 million in four weeks of release. At least in the media and the public, it seems not so conspicuous.
"Rush Hour", which was released on Valentine's Day on February 9, exceeded expectations at the box office of US$42.83 million in its first week. The box office dropped by more than 30% in the second week and three weeks. Obviously, it is far from as strong as Batman Vs. However, four weeks after its release, the film also successfully entered the 100 million yuan club with a single-week box office of US$14.38 million last week, bringing the local cumulative total to US$101.66 million.
The outside world doesn't seem to care that much, but there is no such reliance in the Hollywood circle.
Batman Vs. has not yet come to an end. Last year's Thanksgiving release in China ended up with a cumulative total of 256 million US dollars. "Beauty and the Beast" has just been completely canceled recently, and "Rush Hour" has already taken over. This is really no way to survive.
It's just that three years ago, five years ago, or some time ago, if Daenerys Entertainment had shown such a strong performance, other Hollywood studios would definitely unite. If you don't make it easy for me, I certainly won't make it easy for you. , if several studios unite at that time, even if they cannot completely kill Daenerys Entertainment, they will definitely let Simon Westeros know who has the final say in Hollywood.
Now, it's too late.
Hollywood is still the top seven. However, except for Daenerys Entertainment and Time Warner Group, which are well-established companies, the other five companies are: Columbia was directly absorbed by Sony, Disney became French, and Paramount was owned by Canadian capital. To be precise, Fox and MGM were bought by Australian capital.
If Time Warner and Daenerys wear the same pair of pants, it’s impossible for them to fall out.
Fox and MGM are similar.
The remaining three, okay, the Japanese, the French and the Canadians band together to take on an American company on American soil. Who do you think is going to agree
What's more, Daenerys' entertainment is now backed by the Westeros system that controls trillions of dollars in assets.
This is even more terrifying.
Unless Daenerys makes a serious mistake in entertaining herself, it is completely impeccable.
Therefore, don't say dirty tricks to suppress Daenerys' entertainment. Everyone will be thankful that Simon Westeros doesn't do the same in reverse.
The only thing other major studios can do now is to make as good movies as possible and let the market speak for itself.
However, this is really not an easy task.
Many studio executives looked at their company's bleak film business and even once again had the idea of retreating.
Malibu, Daenerys Studios.
The time is March 8th.
Simon arrived at the company at eight o'clock in the morning and processed various documents for an hour. He then discussed the later stages of the project with the team of "Charlie's Angels" which has been officially finalized and scheduled for the end of the year, participated in the production meeting of "One Day", and finally met with Amy ·Pascal and other senior executives had a meeting to discuss the design plan for Universal Studios Italy. Unknowingly, it was already noon.
At the end of the meeting, Simon and Amy walked out of the conference room together and said: "On my trip to China next month, Jeff from Eagle, Chambers from Cisco, and Raymond from Verizon will be with me. In the past, Daenerys, you should know, I am definitely Ella, without you, mainly because it is not necessary. Although "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" has become China's first local film to exceed 200 million yuan Movies, but the entertainment industry over there, you know, maybe it won’t be possible in the next ten years.”
Amy listened to Simon with a smile and nodded: "Boss, I understand. All we need is Ella to go."
Ella Deutschman is in charge of Gaomen Pictures, which mainly focuses on literary and artistic films. It just so happens that at this stage, the film and television industry in China basically focuses on winning awards overseas. In recent years, Gaomen Pictures has been responsible for Many Chinese films were released, and it was fitting that Deutschman would accompany them.
In the last few days, through communication between Chen Qing and the Westeros team and Chinese officials, Simon's schedule for China's trip was completely finalized.
Mainly official formation.
April 22nd and April 23rd.
Visited Beijing.
Apart from the official itinerary, how long Simon will stay in China and where he goes is not that important.
At the invitation of China, and also out of the need for the expansion of the Westeros system in China, Simon will lead a very large visiting team this time, including Jeff Bezos of Igrit and John of Cisco. Chambers, Verizon's Raymond Smith, Highgate Pictures' Ira Deutschman, Cersei Capital's Apollo Management's Leon Black, Levison Group's Francis Levy Sen and so on.
Including the Australian side, Janet's eldest brother Anthony Johnston, who has completely taken over from the old man and became the head of Johnston Holdings and Billiton, will also go there together.
All of these people were chosen with purpose.
It is mainly to lay out the further development of the Westeros system in China's technology, finance, steel, real estate and other fields.
Simon would definitely not do such a flamboyant thing without any benefit.
At first, Simon only planned to go on a second private trip, but later he agreed to the official invitation, and at first he only planned to take Janet there to eat, drink and have fun. If they just show their faces publicly, China has actually achieved its goal, but the effect is still not obvious enough. Therefore, I hope Simon can bring some senior leaders of the Westeros system.
In this case, the influence of this visit can definitely rise to several levels.
Even if the economy has recovered rapidly in recent years, and even if a series of reforms have been carried out, China's overall demand for foreign investment is still very hungry. The severe inflation in the past few years has also made officials realize that turning on the money printing machine is simply not possible. OK, it’s better to introduce foreign investment.
However, since 1978, for nearly 20 years, despite the reform and opening up, China's economic policy changes have been somewhat erratic, which has caused most foreign investors to have various concerns about investing in China. Although the intensity of foreign investment in China has increased in recent years, it is still generally capital from Southeast Asia, mainly Chinese capital who still have considerable affection for China.
Of course these are not enough.
When it comes to capital, European and American capital is the focus. However, except for the Westeros system, which has vigorously entered China in recent years, European and American capital is the focus. Speaking of which, they still look down on China.
Therefore, if Simon Westeros can lead the top leaders of the entire Westeros system to visit China, this embarrassing situation will be completely solved immediately.
It’s obvious that Simon Westeros is optimistic about China. Would you be stupid if you don’t follow suit
Therefore, in order to facilitate this large-scale visit to the Westeros system, China was full of sincerity and provided a "gift package" with a total value of more than 10 billion yuan, including telecommunications, finance, real estate, steel, etc. There are several aspects of cooperation. In the past, it was not impossible for foreign capital to enter these relatively closed industries, but it was very difficult. This time, it can be said that special measures have been taken in all aspects.
In addition, Simon had deep feelings for the land on the other side of the ocean, so he agreed after some consideration.
These days, Chen Qing's job there is actually just coordinating Simon's personal travel and accommodation. In fact, he is just equivalent to Simon's personal butler. The real business cooperation is between Westeros Company and other subsidiaries and the Chinese side. contact.
In North America, the Westeros system will certainly not wait around.
As the world's first trillion-dollar super-rich man, Simon's every move will affect too many things. What's more, the relationship between China and the United States over the years, although very harmonious on the surface, is actually stumbling. Compared with the Bush family Clinton is a truly shady master of China's favorable impression.
In order to ensure that there will be no embarrassing incidents during this visit, the Westeros system has also conducted various consultations with Washington.
Stop arms sales and other nonsense.
In recent months, no one, whether it is the White House or Congress, should make any disharmonious remarks, otherwise, we will have to settle the score in the future.
In addition, Simon simply invited some senior Washington officials to go with him. It was clear that this person was the biggest private donor to the White House and even the Democratic Party. Clinton gave very positive feedback, and even called Simon personally to recommend the Secretary of Commerce to go with him. .
Of course you still have to have a stance.
Some agreements in this regard are not enough for outsiders to understand.
In the office building of Daenerys Studios in Malibu, Amy certainly knew Simon's considerations for bringing Ella with him this time. Even if Simon didn't say anything, she wouldn't have any grudges. She didn't think it was necessary in the first place, but now her family The boss even explained a few words to her personally, which made Amy realize even more how much her boss valued her.
The two entered the elevator chatting and laughing. Amy and others were going to have a meal, while Simon returned to Dume Point Manor.
Anthony Johnston came over today and made an appointment to have lunch at home. Simon will not come to work again in the afternoon.
Back home, Anthony Johnston was talking to Janet next to the glass curtain wall of the Shell Villa. He was still holding little Nick in his arms, and one of his thumbs was being bitten by the little guy. Anthony was not angry, he just smiled. Teasing.
Seeing Simon come back, Anthony handed the child to a waitress next to him, stood up and hugged Simon.
Janet waited for the two of them to finish greeting, then smiled and said: "You guys chat, I'll go see how the lunch is prepared."
He said and left with the people around him.
Simon and Anthony sat down on the sofa together. Anthony directly picked up a silver suitcase that had been placed at his feet and said: "This is what you want. Our people bribed three experts from the Southern Design Bureau of Ukraine. It includes information on rockets, nuclear energy, satellites, etc., more than 2,000 pieces in total. Oh, I can’t understand it anyway, but it must be true. Dad personally found some people to identify it.”
Simon pulled the box over and opened it after hearing Anthony say the password again.
More than 2,000 copies of cutting-edge scientific and technological materials, if they are paper, of course cannot be packed in a suitcase. The items inside are very miscellaneous, including films, CDs, and hard drives.
Of course Simon couldn't understand it. He just opened it and took a look, then locked it again, raised his head and asked Anthony: "Where is the person?"
Anthony said: "This aspect is a little more troublesome. It will take a while before you can immigrate to Australia. Don't worry, if Ukraine wants to investigate, it will only find Russia first. What's more, Ukraine is in such a state and there is also the Westeros system. Even if the influence is discovered, in such a rotten country, no one has the energy to pursue it. In fact, many people are doing this, and it is not just our family."
Simon nodded, knowing this was the truth.
Of course, these are for Simon's recent plans. If he wants to steal information from Russia, Simon will definitely not do so. Although Russia is also in a mess now, the background is there.
Ukraine.
No worries at all.
When Anthony saw Simon putting the box aside, he didn't continue the topic any further. Before executing the plan, Simon had already explained that both the old man and Anthony, although they thought the plan was a bit huge, generally agreed with it. At this time, Anthony said again Another thing came up: "Also, before I came here, my father mentioned your trip to China next month, and he felt that it was a bit unconsidered."