Hollywood Hunter

Although far from the east coast, the New York Times not only surpasses the Los Angeles Times in the US press, but also has a very significant influence in the international arena. Any one of the news in this newspaper may trigger a very wide range of Social response.

There is a three hour time difference between the east and west coasts of North America.

As a result, the sky in Los Angeles has just lighted up, and the article in the New York Times that strongly questioned Simon and Lola Run has quickly spread throughout Hollywood.

Along with this article, there are also North American box office data just past the weekend.

From March 6th to March 8th, although two new films, "Lethal Weapons" starring Mel Gibson under Warner Brothers and "Angel Heart" starring Robert De Niro under MGM, were released this week, but The box office momentum of "Rola Run" was not affected at all.

Due to the large-scale roll-out of the "Roller Run" theaters on the east and west coasts, a total of 1176 screens in three days brought a total of 18.51 million US dollars to the film at the box office, and once again easily won the North American box office championship this weekend.

At the same time, the release entered the fourth week, and the total box office of "Rola Run" also exceeded the $50 million mark, reaching $50.6 million.

Compared with the original $250,000 original script, the transaction price also caused a heated discussion on "The Deadly Weapon". Although it has a good reputation after its release, the three-day box office at the first weekend was only $6.12 million, although it was on the list. Ranked second in the list, but this number is less than one-third of the first "Roller Run".

As for another new film "Angel Heart", the three-day box office at the first weekend was only 3.28 million US dollars, and even ranked behind "Menggui Street 3" and "Field Platoon", ranking fifth in the list.

Perhaps because of the fierce competition, the sense of smell of the journalists in North American media is very keen.

Obviously, I felt from the "New York Times" article that a big event is about to happen. Simon planned to rush to the headquarters of Orion Pictures in the morning to discuss coping strategies with Mike Medova and others, but found that the swarming reporters have already moved his mansion. The mountain road that is not wide outside is crowded with water.

Considering that going out today will definitely encounter a more crazy chase than before, Simon simply called and asked Mike Medova and others to come to Palisades.

Around nine thirty.

Since he also lives in Palisades, Simon now has a close interest relationship with Fox Pictures, and Amy Pascal, the vice president of Fox Pictures, has also rushed over as a senior representative of Fox Pictures.

Passing through the crowd of journalists, Amy Pascal drove into the mansion where Simon lived, and several cars had been parked in the yard.

Just after Amy got out of the car, Janet greeted her.

With a few simple words, Janet took Amy to the backyard.Amy followed Janet but looked around uncontrollably.

The one-acre area in the English system is equivalent to about 4,000 square meters. The mansion in front of it is more like a small manor. It is surrounded by a mountain cliff alone, surrounded by trees in the field of view, Mediterranean-style villas, swimming pools, gardens It is patchy and there is a private tennis court in the front yard.

Amy Pascal is not too clear about the value of this mansion, but remembers that Spielberg bought a 13-acre piece of land in Palisades a few years ago, and then invested 400 in the construction of the house. More than ten thousand dollars.

In recent years, housing prices in Los Angeles have gone crazy.

Although the vice president of Fox Pictures has been under 30 years old, especially as a woman, this is already very rare in Hollywood.However, Amy Pascal found in a little frustration that such a mansion is still too far away from herself.

Thinking about it, Amy Pascal couldn't help but see the situation of Simon Westero soliciting himself at the Saturday party.

A small moment, even suddenly felt.

perhaps.

Can I really take a risk myself?

Soon I came to the backyard and looked around. There should be four people sitting on the edge of the lawn as a group of sofas for sunbathing, and Simon was in it.Not far away, there are two or three young men and women under the eaves of the villa who are busy answering the phone. It should be a secretary assistant or the like on the sofa.

Seeing Amy coming, everyone got up and said hello.

Among the four people, Amy knew three of them. In addition to Simon himself, Orion Pictures President Mike Medova and Simon's agent Jonathan Friedman.The last middle-aged woman who looked about 40 or 50 years old. After introduction, Amy knew that the other party was Pat Kingsley, the public relations manager Simon had just hired.

Finding that she was the last to arrive, Amy apologized a little embarrassedly, Janet personally poured a cup of coffee for Amy, handed her another folder, and turned to the side under the porch, and everyone was seated again. .

After sitting down, just after opening the file in hand, Amy Pascal heard Pat Kingsley next to him say: "Simon, and everyone, now it is basically certain that this is obviously premeditated. The public opinion attack is only the beginning and a temptation. If we cannot respond immediately, the next situation will be even more unfavorable to us."

Amy Pascal had read that article more than once before coming. Although she was not a naive person, she still asked Pat Kinsley with some doubts, "Pat, there is evidence." Yet?"

Pat Kingsley and Amy were not familiar with it, and suddenly heard the question, but shook their heads subconsciously.

Simon saw Amy looking at herself again and said, "Amy, if you want to prove that "Laura Run" was not taken by me personally, who should you investigate the most?"

Amy Pascal thought for a moment, and then she understood, "The crew."

"Yes, the crew."

Simon nodded and raised his hand to Pat Kingsley.

Pat Kingsley then added: "Ms. Pascal, you should have read that article too. Mark Horrington simply started from Simon's growth experience, based on the common understanding of most ordinary people. It was concluded that "Roller Run" could not be done by Simon himself, which was very rash and ridiculous. If he really cares about the truth of this film, he should definitely contact the staff who participated in the production of "Roller Run."

Amy nodded seriously and said, "Pat, just call me Amy. Then, what shall we do next? I have spoken with Mr. Goldberg before, and Fox will try my best to cooperate here."

Although the contract of "The Grim Reaper" has not been officially signed, even because of this incident, it will be delayed for a few days.However, "Butterfly Effect" will be released on April 10, only one month away from now. As a close stakeholder, Fox does not want the "New York Times" article to make too much waves.

The box office situation of "Roller Run" was good, but suddenly it was such a move.Of the five people present, Mike Medova was clearly the most anxious one, or else he would call Simon if it would not be dawn.At this time he couldn't help saying: "Simon, the film of "Rola Run" must be still there. I think you should cut a filming clip as soon as possible. This is obviously the best way to clarify."

Simon shook his head: "Mike, there is no such tidbits as you want. In order to save the budget, I even hoped that each shot can be passed, it is impossible to waste film to shoot things that do not matter."

"Then let the crew members endorse it," McMedova said, thinking and thinking: "Orion can pay a sum of money for this, even if it is in the advertising fee."

Listening to Mike Medova's eager tone, Simon's agent Jonathan Friedman couldn't help saying: "Mike, I think we are too eager to clarify is not a good thing."

Mike Medova was a little puzzled, but Simon nodded slightly.

Pat Kingsley also said with approval: "It is indeed the case, we immediately jumped out to clarify, we will only greet more questions, because the man who manipulates this matter does not want to see the truth, they only Want to damage the public image of Simon and "Rola Run", so that fans continue to question."

Mike Medova only cares for a while, but for many years in Hollywood, Pat Kingsley just explained a little bit, and he immediately awakened, and also knew that Pat Kingsley did not finish talking.

Some people do this, the ultimate goal is to curb the box office of "Rola Run".

After all, the box office data of "Lola Run" at the weekend of $18.51 million has surpassed most of the popular blockbuster movies.

The number of viewers in North America is basically fixed each year, and has been around 1 billion in recent years.

"Rola Run" expects box office figures of 150 million to 200 million US dollars. According to the current average ticket price of about 4 US dollars, this is equivalent to about 37 million to 50 million movie viewers. This is among the 1 billion total movie viewers. Already a very conspicuous or dazzling ratio.

The box office of "Rola Run" is too high, it is destined to trade off, affecting the box office of other films.

Even, according to the strong box office curve of "Rola Run", not to mention the recently released "Lethal Weapons" and "Angel Heart", even if it is the Easter period a month later, or even the early summer film in May, it may be Affected by "Rola Run" and the box office shrank.

Thinking of this, Mike Medova could not help rubbing his temples.

He even foresees that for this reason, even if there is no one behind the article in the "New York Times", such a Mars splash will definitely have a bunch of people scrambling to throw a few barrels of gasoline on it.