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On June 24th, Paris International Airport.

France at this time is the hottest day of the year.

Lyman was wearing a blouse, standing outside the exit, looking at Thomas next to him with a speechless expression.

Don't you just pick up someone, and engage in such a big battle.

At this moment, in the exit passage of the airport, Thomas led seven or eight crew members to line up. Because there were so many people coming in and out, he also specially raised a sign with the name of Jin-Kerry written on it.

Hey, the thief is ashamed.

"Uh, can you change your formation? Don't line up, just stand together. Why are you so conspicuous."

"What should I do if people can't see it? Besides, I don't want to be like this. I'm holding very tired." Thomas plausibly said.

In other words, after Lehman flew from Los Angeles to Paris, he did not immediately start shooting.

Because the filming work has not yet been fully completed, although the specific location, shooting equipment, props and costumes have been fixed long ago, it took a while to re-assemble the shooting team.

Filming is a technical activity, but also a team collaboration.

In addition, Jean-Renault is a guest actor in the film. Although there are few scenes, it is indispensable. Also, because people have to deal with a little personal matter, they also have to wait for a while to come.

Fortunately, Kim Kerry also simply waited for a while to join the group together.

Anyway, the crew also has some troubles to do in advance, even if it comes, the real shooting will not start so quickly.

Until today, it is the day of confluence.

After waiting at the airport for a while, he successfully received Kim Carey and his assistant.

They were also asked to drive a few cars parked outside.

"boarding."

With a wave of Lyman, a dozen guys, and Kim Carey who squinted and smiled, he could form a boy group or something.

Because there is no girl.

The car drove to the Europa Pictures studio, hula la all got off the car, causing commotion.

Finally the assembly was over and everyone came.

In the studio, Ryan brought out Jean Reynolds, Hilary Swank and the remaining supporting actors who had arrived early.

"Come on, let me introduce you."

Lehmann greeted enthusiastically, "This guy, I must have seen his play."

Lehmann pulled Jean Renault over.

Kim Carey smiled and shook hands, "Mr. Jean Reynolds, it's nice to meet you."

The original "This Killer Is Not So Cold" is still internationally popular, and Hollywood is no exception.

"Hello, happy cooperation." Jean-Renault said politely.

"Here, Miss Hilary Swank."

"Hello, hello, meet for the first time, happy cooperation."

"Happy cooperation."

Hilary Swank is also very enthusiastic, looking at it curiously. A first-line movie star like Kim Carey is still a big comedy. She has only heard of it, and now she has officially seen it.

Then I got to know Shirley McLean, Adrian Martinez, Allen Bowen and other actors who had not so many roles.

The two biggest players in the crew have good tempers and high emotional intelligence.

In other words, those who can get into their position are all well-versed.

An actor? I can get to the top of the circle. I am sure that I have nothing to say about my professional attitude. I am also strong in business ability. Maybe I'm a little bit of a big name or a little temper. There is no big problem.There may also be another type, with a relationship, a background, average level but a better popularity, and the film side also likes to use it.

Otherwise, even if there are gold masters, the character is too rubbish, and the troubles are always there, it is estimated that it will not be easy to eat, let alone enter the ranks of the front line.

When the group came to Paris, they took a break, and they were about to open the filming location. The first batch of promotional resources for "Hellboy" had already begun.

Lionsgate is still very powerful.

People started from a small-cost thriller movie and gradually gained a firm foothold in Hollywood.

He has extensive experience in how to distribute such works.

In the past life, the development of the "Chain Saw Fright" series can be regarded as one of the facades of Lionsgate.

If he were not influenced by Lehman, Wen Ziren would be responsible for the screenwriting and production of the second and third episodes of "Chain Saw" at Lionsgate, and hired a new director to direct.After a good response, Wen Ziren planned to shoot a new film project, and Lionsgate continued to develop a sequel.

When I got to the back, I took a total of eight movies, and didn't stop until the audience was disgusted when they heard the word "saw shock".You say, how hanging the Lionsgate.

Their marketing strategies are also aimed at specific audiences, that is, people whose tastes can accept thrillers, violence and blood.

Advertising is basically centered around low- and mid-range communities. The huge posters of this film can be seen around these communities, including nearby video rental locations, bus stops, and outdoor billboards.Of course, the trailer and Gyro also edited two stickers for broadcasting on some local TV stations.As for the popular TV shows, variety shows, and busy areas such as subway stations, train stations, and city centers, no resources have been invested.

On the one hand, it is too expensive and the funds are limited; on the other hand, the cost performance is not high. Even if it is invested, the market conversion rate is also very low.

This is the experience that Lionsgate summed up.

After all, the life cycle of ordinary thriller movies is generally short.

It is normal for mainstream commercial films to be released for one or two months, while for cult films, the average release period is only 4 weeks, which is less than one month.

It is not difficult to draw a conclusion. Thriller movies value the early market performance. If they can't make more box office at the beginning, they will basically be cold.Nor can it be a screening mode that focuses on word-of-mouth and a long stream.

Of course, Lionsgate does this.

In the hotel, Lyman received a call from Joseph.

"I just got news from Lions Gate Pictures. They are fairly optimistic about the market prospects of "Hellboy". They decided to release it on a large scale and secured about 1,700 theaters."

"Not bad." Lyman smiled.

Looking at the number of 1,700 homes, at first glance, there are not many.

After all, "Spider-Man 2" has more than 3,700 theaters.Compared with others, "Hellboy" can't even account for half of it.

However, the market potential of the film type and potential audience is incomparable. For cult films, the scale of distribution is enough to show that Lionsgate still attaches great importance to it.

After all, Lionsgate has signed the distribution rights for this movie, and of course it wants to get the largest distribution revenue.If there are more box offices, they will get more.

And Lehman didn't want this film to be a big hit, as long as it had a small box office success as it used to be.

If there is no good time, Lehman can accept a small loss.

In terms of the potential of the top, there is still some way to go before it grows to a mature period in the future.

Furthermore, even if he doesn't make movies, it is more than enough to be an art director or producer.

It must be a good thing to raise him.

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