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After negotiating a starring contract with David Strezern, Lehman asked Ryan to select locations for filming.

Except for the actors, most of the work of the crew was involved in similar trivial matters.

Fortunately, "Old Nowhere" does not require frequent transitions, and there are no big scenes. It is actually a relatively easy type to shoot.

On the contrary, another project that Firefly is preparing, "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors", is very complicated to shoot.

In order to show the shots required by the guide, more than 90% of the movies are shot on a green screen without real scenes, and then slowly cut out and render later, which is also a test for the actors inside.

The test will not collapse under the background board.

On this day, Ryan personally ran to Texas and New Mexico to select scenes for the crew and set up a shooting studio on site, while Lyman wrote down the estimated shooting schedule in the company.

Among them, there are reference standards for which scenes to shoot first, which scenes to focus on, or the needs of the scene.

The establishment of this form is not for the convenience of the director, but to let the filming team and the actors know how to coordinate with the shooting and arrange their own affairs.

I won't be able to take a real shot when the time comes, and I don't know anything at all.

The modern film industry has developed to the present day, and it has become more and more regular, but it has reduced the so-called "scheming".

And every time I write this shooting plan, I actually sort out the whole project from the first time, just like going through it in my head first to increase the orderly purpose.

Of course, there are always accidents in the world, and it is impossible to work as planned.

But there is a reference standard, no matter how you say it, it will not be useless.

While Lehmann continued to promote the "Old Nowhere" project in an orderly manner, Paramount convened another high-level meeting.

This is very common for large companies that have always liked to have meetings and discussions, but what we talk about is still unusual.

Today's executive Shirley Lansing and several shareholders on the board of directors sit around the table without speaking.

The senior executive of the distribution department sitting in the middle is calmly reporting a piece of statistical data.

In the calm tone, there was a joy that could not be concealed.

This is the total box office data on "Smiths" compiled by overseas offices.

"Has it broken 300 million?" A shareholder representative raised his brows slightly, but he also interrupted the issue executives' desire to show off suspense.

"of course."

The next week overseas won 71.5 million U.S. dollars, and the total overseas box office was 150.3 million. In addition to the total harvest in North America that has reached the fourth week, the world successfully exceeded 300 million, with a total cumulative total of 308 million U.S.

And the decline still remains at less than 30%, and imdb has an average audience rating of 7.0.

All of it is undoubtedly telling that the quality of the "Smiths" film has withstood the test of the market, and that the box office will be accounted for next, and the total fall will not stop here.

Everyone was a little relieved.

You know, there are some company executives who are still not optimistic that "Smiths" will be successful in a number of films during the Christmas period, and they are also quite critical of the company's large investment in resources. 200 million in the collision between "Magic Kingdom" and "King Kong" is pretty good.

But when the box office statistics for the first weekend came out, these unpopular people were all dumbfounded. The 50.21 million in three days is definitely a fairly qualified score for a medium-invested movie.

But I only think that the box office can pay back, not how profitable it is.

In the original time and space, this movie also gave Twentieth Century Fox a surprise. Relying on the popularity of the gossip topic and the absolutely passable quality reputation, it abruptly broke out in the summer archives crowded with blockbuster films.

Nowadays, the publisher of "Smiths" has become Paramount, and the schedule is less competitive than it was in the summer. Even if the scandal couple did not join, the box office situation would not be much weaker than the original time and space.

Because the original is too hyped, it will also arouse the disgust of some passerby fans. Paramount is not keen on hype, and basically just uses the ambiguous trail lace to attract the audience's attention and stop.

Anything, I am afraid that it is too late.

Although in North America, the results of "King Kong" at the end of the year were not good enough, but compared to the top few works of the comparison film history list, it has a great influence on other movies of the same period.

But after the "Smiths" passed 150 million in North America, there was not much box office potential to tap, and the number of screens was reduced to 20%, which didn't matter.

Anyway, the rest is to see whether overseas is strong enough, and the stamina is insufficient.

Fortunately, this movie did not disappoint those who expected it.

At the end of the second week of overseas, the world has passed the 300 million mark, and it can be a top seller no matter what.

Right now, it is heard that the film has accumulated a global box office of 308 million U.S. dollars. After the executives of the distribution department finished their report, they sat curiously and secretly looked at the expressions of several shareholder representatives.

During this time, the company is not peaceful.

It is not the first time that some shareholders have made a proposal to the board of directors, clamoring for Shirley Lansing to step down.

However, the current situation is that a change of executive officer can be done, but whether the change of individuals can well improve the status quo of Paramount's lack of performance is the real question.

Obviously, the board of directors is also hesitant.

After all, she, who took over the chairman of Paramount Pictures Group in 1992, did a good job in the first ten years, and now the three or four years seem to have entered a period of confusion, and suddenly she has no success in production.

It's not that it's not bad, it's that Paramount, who doesn't have a series of movies as the foundation, seems to be a little strange to Hollywood now.

I can't play it at once.

Shirley Lansing also sat quietly and listened to the report, but her mood was completely different.

In addition to dark cool, it also has a great sense of relaxation.

Being able to send Paramount a brilliant performance by the end of the year is also an explanation to the board of directors.

Not to mention, after the acquisition of DreamWorks, Paramount's project production will surely usher in improvement next year.

After all, Spielberg doesn't need to spend a lot of energy to manage the company's operational affairs, even if he doesn't make the film himself, he can achieve great results just as a producer.

Now, Shirley Lansing can almost imagine that the next period of time will be a quiet period for the company, the wind direction will change, and when DreamWorks produces results, her position will be more stable.

"Next, the focus of the distribution department is to continue to promote the "Smiths" overseas. Reiter, you can make an implementation plan that compares the market as soon as possible, and let the regional offices cooperate to strive for the total box office of the film to exceed 400 million. So, for the time being, let's go to work on our own."

Finally, Shirley Lansing concluded.

In the meeting room, the executive officers who have the most say all spoke, and of course several shareholder representatives kept silent and left the door.

In fact, as long as their interests are guaranteed, they don't want to be okay.

After the meeting, Shirley Lansing called the marketing executive again and asked: "What's going on there recently?"

Shirley Lansing is referring to Firefly Pictures.

In her eyes, Lyman has always been attached great importance to him, from the very beginning that he is a film and television talent.

Of course, I used to think that I could control it, but later I found that I couldn't control it and I was annoyed for a while. Now after the cooperation is restored, I have been staring.

But Lehman likes to be low-key. Except for the sound when the movie is released, he can hardly feel his presence at other times. He doesn't like to participate in cocktail parties and accept interviews. He can only be known from his company's recent actions. What to do.

The marketing executives thought of the Firefly dynamics collected, and considered their words: "The current situation is that they have established a few more movies. Although the specific content is unknown, the investment amount is as high as 7,000. Million."

Shirley Lansing took a breath, "Do you think there is a possibility of cooperation? How about Warner?"

As soon as the marketing executive was about to speak, Shirley Lansing pretended to be confident: "Warner’s project competition is far fiercer than Paramount. From the November schedule, "Goblet of Fire" and "Water Monster in the Lake" met together. You can find out. So, we have a great opportunity. By the way, you immediately contacted me in my name and said to hold a celebration reception for the global 300 million achievement of "Smiths". Remember, it is an internal celebration, and then invite him Come."