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"The media has begun to mock our schedule for "Smiths". If we don't release it according to the set schedule, it will definitely give people a signal that they have no confidence in the quality of the film. This is the most dangerous. Once fans and audiences give "Smith" to " "Smiths" is labelled as a bad movie, then it really loses."

"I agree with Reiter's words, but in the announcement, is the initial investment of 15 million yuan too much? I think I will try the water with 7 or 8 million first to see if the situation is safe."

"According to the current situation, it is difficult to attract the attention of the audience if the topic is not heated up and overshadowed by the news of the "Goblet of Fire" and "Water Monster in the Lake". Oh, Director Lehman, this is just a discussion... ."

In front of Lehman, it was a bit too much to say that "The Monster in the Lake" should be restricted.

But Lehman didn’t mind. “The Water Monster in the Lake” had indeed come to an end. Even though Paramount was worried about the ups and downs, Lehman concluded from the latest market statistics that the upper limit of the movie is 300 million in North America. It is impossible to go further.

So, what does it matter if you don't deal with it or not.

Anyway, now the total number of movies in North America has reached 27.76 million, and the remaining one or two million have two or three weeks of screening time. Even if it is reduced to just a few 300 to make room for the screen, the attendance rate has dropped to 20%. Under the general trend, breaking 300 million is still not a problem.

So, in order to ensure the interests of the "Smiths", even if you sacrifice one or two million in the box office, as long as the total amount is still profitable, what does it matter? Limit it.

Everyone was talking about it for more than an hour, Shirley Lansing pondered for a moment, and suddenly asked Xiang Lehman, "Mr. Rust, what do you think?"

"I'm very confident in the movie, or the same sentence, the guarantee is 300 million worldwide."

A supervisor smiled: "Yes, Director Lehman never lacks confidence."

Shirley Lansing thought for a while, and she felt that even if there is no 300 million, there is 250 million in the world, it is good to be able to recoup the box office and make money offline.

Moreover, what we have to do now is not to discuss right or wrong, or postpone the screening.

After all, Paramount and Firefly are partners in the "Smiths" project, and they both stand in the same boat.

Will it really win 300 million in the "Magic Kingdom of Narnia" competition?

Shirley Lansing had some thoughts.

However, she felt that there was a strong backing for the movie through Paramount's channels, and there was nothing she dared to fight for.

"Immediately prepare 20 million U.S. dollars to create momentum for "The Smiths"."

"Don't talk about reducing risks anymore. If we lose, we can't afford to lose too much. Instead of this, we should hope that the film will really harvest the market smoothly."

"Next, unify the calibre to the outside world and spare no effort in the hype of the two leading actors, just say that the two Bonds fell in love with the same woman because of the drama. What kind of charm is Catherine Zeta Jones? Tell their agent, Jean The two cooperate, as long as you perform ambiguously in public."-Sean Connery also worked with Catherine in "Stealing the Sky", which was also a scandal offensive at the time.

Well, it is undeniable that melon-eating people all over the world love to watch gossips. What is going on because of the show, what is cuckold, and what is always happy to see, even if it is always clear afterwards.Well, just friends who appreciate each other.

But let alone, this trick will always work.

Lehman listened, how did it feel that it was a copy of the propaganda of Pete and Angelina Jolie, but the two really have an affair. After the exposure, they were scolded by many passersby and audiences, and finally they became blessed fans somehow.

Zizi, good routine.

Shirley Lansing was still talking, now that she has a decision, she doesn't like to repeatedly hinder her.

"Immediately put the two previews of the film and contact Fox TV and NBC to broadcast in batches. Our short-term goal is only one, that is, the promotion of "Smiths" will let mainstream audiences know that there will be a movie like this on the 9th. ."

......

Inside Paramount Pictures, there was awe.

Shirley Lansing's series of measures are basically to compete with a few movies.

Regardless of the previous discussion, once it is determined, no one will refute it.

All departments perform their duties and take actions one after another.

Perhaps everyone also understands that the pressure of the board of directors has allowed the executive to seize the opportunity to let go, in an attempt to use his record to continue to save his position and supremacy in Paramount.

Anyway, resources have been invested, and the direction of building momentum has been determined. There is no third way to go, or make a profit.

It is a little reassuring that if it is not too much pressure on the schedule, the psychological feeling of the company's senior management is that "Smiths" is a good commercial work.

On the 9th, it was finally time to face inspection.

On this day, the red carpet is enchanting and the lights are shining.

Apart from the host’s cooperation with Catherine, there is nothing worth talking about in the media recently.

The premieres are all the same, all to gain attention and continue to build momentum.

However, the only thing that embarrassed Tony Gilroy, the director of this film, was that all the actors or studio executives who came to join the show recognized Lehman and applauded after the film ended.

Obviously, these people don't believe that the relatively mature commercial comedy "Smiths" will be filmed by a director who has never done anything.At most, it is a filming machine.

Although the latter conclusion seems to be correct, Lehman participated in the formulation of the script and filming ideas, and Tony did follow the plan.

But when I really saw this scene, it was false to say that it was not bitter.

After all, he also put in a lot of hard work, and as a result, he didn't even have a chance to be recognized.Tony sighed secretly.

However, he chose this path himself, so he was a little bit self-deprecating.

......

After the premiere, Lyman also walked to Tony in a little embarrassment and said, "I'm sorry."

Tony's heart warmed and he pretended to smile nonchalantly: "It's okay, I will prove it to them later."

"Yes, as long as the film is successful, there will be a chance to continue directing." Seeing that Tony can want to start, Lehman also said with comfort.

Just being surrounded by a group of people to celebrate and socialize is what makes him feel boring.

Tony had been cooperating with the promotion some time ago, and only now asked: "How many screens does Paramount promise to provide the movie?"

"Rest assured, there will be no less than 2,700. They will concentrate their resources to promote the film, which is related to their own interests."

Tony's eyes lit up, and suddenly feeling left out was not so unacceptable.

As long as the movie box office is good, flattery can be obtained anytime in Hollywood.

......

In front of the ticket window of a movie theater in downtown New York.

There was a long line of people celebrating Christmas.

Watching movies together is always a reserved item for many American families.

"Are there any suitable comedy movies these days?" asked a fatherly audience.

The conductor replied: "I think one of them will be suitable. Here, "Smiths", it was just released today."

The questioner followed the conductor's sight and saw the movie poster. In the picture, Catherine was leaning on the pistol in the holster. It looked like an action movie more than a comedy.

But the genre marked on the poster has comedy elements.

In this regard, there will always be no fraud.

Ever since, the man happily bought three "Smiths" movie tickets, and walked into the theater with his wife and children.

Among the three, only the child sitting in the middle was eating happily with popcorn. The theater was also full of noise, and there were sounds of laughter and rants from time to time.

Soon, the movie began.

As soon as he comes out, the family is trivial.

A middle-aged man ran to the doctor and said that his life was too peaceful and he was out of breath. He felt that marriage was almost like a tomb.

The flat opening soon passed. After that, the couple began to be attacked by the killer inexplicably, and the two looked different in the process.

As the plot developed, the identities of the two were exposed.

And because of the new task each received, it was to assassinate each other.

The pride of the Smiths as veteran killers and their professional ethics have made the assassination escalated and a new passion in life has been generated.

Watching the once honest and reliable masks are torn off, the two people get along more interestingly.

It was noisy, and the weapon was bombarded, and the appearance of blowing up the house was a joke again and again.

The section of mutual frankness made the audience unable to stop--

"The dishes you cook are terrible."

"The curtains you bought are really ugly."

"Actually, I was married once."

"I didn't graduate from MIT either..."

For a while, there was a burst of laughter in the theater.