Chapter 622 Global Release
"Uncle Ye, do I have a chance to participate in Director Wang's movie?" 21-year-old Jing Tian looked at Wanda Pictures head Ye Lin eagerly.
Ye Lin is a veteran in the workplace and responded without hesitation: "Of course!"
After finishing speaking, I felt that this answer was too weak, and then added, "Director Wang has a good impression of you, but there is no role suitable for you."
"In the future, if there is a role that suits you, the opportunity will come."
This was a white lie. Ye Lin didn't know Wang Shu's impression of Jing Tian at all. He just said this to coax Jing Tian.
He even said that he felt in his heart that Wang Shu had a very average impression of Jing Tian.
Otherwise, Wang Shu had clearly hinted to Wang Shu that Jing Tian was the little princess Wanda, but Wang Shu had not given her a role.
unreasonable!
Ye Lin would not say these words to Jingtian.
Because he could tell that Jing Tian wanted to participate in Wang Shu's movie, and he didn't want to offend the little princess and cause trouble for himself.
When Jing Tian heard this, he immediately smiled, and then he seemed to have thought of something, and said lowly: "But, is Director Wang going to Hollywood in the future?"
Ever since Zhang Weiping bombarded Wang Shu and Wang Shu burst into tears, there have been rumors inside and outside the industry that Wang Shu will focus on developing in Hollywood after the movie "Pacific Rim" ends.
The rumors are true, and many people now think so.
Ye Lin was not sure about this, so he said in another way: "Even if Director Wang goes to Hollywood to develop, Director Han will drag him back to film."
Jing Tian's eyes lit up when he heard this and said: "As long as Director Wang comes back to film, I will have the opportunity to participate in his movie?!"
When Ye Lin heard this, he immediately answered: "There is no guarantee that there will be a chance. Director Wang usually chooses suitable actors when filming. You need to see if there is a role suitable for you."
When Jing Tian heard this, he was a little unhappy and said coquettishly: "Uncle Ye, is there any way to get Director Wang to use me?"
"Can we invest in him?"
Ye Lin smiled bitterly and said: "Director Wang has always been full of investment, I'm afraid it won't work."
His expectations were shattered, and Jing Tian suddenly became depressed again.
Ye Lin had no choice but to continue coaxing: "I will talk to Director Wang about this when I have the opportunity."
When Jing Tian heard this, he suddenly felt hopeful again, and a smile appeared on his pretty face.
Ye Lin knew that the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment, and then added: "However, it is difficult to play the leading role in Director Wang's play, so..."
Jing Tian's current plans are basically starring roles.
Jing Tian understood the meaning of Ye Lin's words and said softly: "Even the first-line actors in the industry are rushing to act in Director Wang's plays."
"So, it's better if you can play the leading role, but it's okay if you can't play a supporting role."
Although Jing Tian is a little princess who grew up in a greenhouse, she is not a fool.
Although she may be naive in some aspects, she is clear about this matter.
Wang Shunai is an Oscar-winning director, and Ye Lin just said that there is no shortage of investment.
When a director like this makes a movie, he basically uses whichever actor he wants.
There is absolutely no need to give her face!
Ye Lin was very pleased and said with a smile: "It's good if you think so."
He was really worried that Jing Tian would not hesitate to express his desire to star in Wang Shu's movie, which would make it difficult for him, and he would have no way to deal with it.
And Jingtian is Wanda's little princess. If he can't handle things well, from the side, his ability is not good enough.
Jing Tian smiled shyly and asked: "Uncle Ye, when do you think Director Han will take Director Wang to continue filming in China?"
When Ye Lin heard this, he knew that the other party couldn't wait any longer, and responded calmly: "This is difficult to determine."
Seeing that Jing Tian was a little disappointed when he heard this, he then added, "But according to my estimation, in half a year or a year at most, Director Han will be unable to sit still."
It is undeniable that China Film has been investing in various film and television projects.
However, if Youdao has tasted the sweetness, how can he be satisfied with the ordinary meal?
The cooperation between China Film and Wang Shu has always produced outstanding results.
When you cooperate with others, you either lose money, make a small profit, or make no profit at all.
In contrast, it is impossible for Han Sanping not to drag Wang Shu to continue to make blockbusters.
Especially the success of "Pacific Rim" will make Han Sanping restless.
Ye Lin continued to analyze to Jingtian: "Director Han prefers to make blockbusters. Now that "Pacific Rim" has achieved a box office of more than 80 million in a single day, Director Han will definitely pull Director Wang to continue making blockbusters."
This statement was well founded. Jing Tian believed it and smiled expectantly: "I hope I will have the opportunity to participate in Director Wang's movie!"
"There's a chance!" Ye Lin responded with a smile.
Although he said so, he actually didn't think so in his heart.
As far as he knows, when Wang Shu selects actors for making movies, most of them have acting requirements.
Unless you are playing some small supporting roles, for any important role, your acting skills need to be guaranteed.
And Jing Tian’s acting skills
“8038W in a single day!”
When Zhou Xun heard the news, he was a little distracted.
I didn’t expect to miss such an epoch-making blockbuster due to schedule conflicts!
That's right, until now she still thinks that she missed the role due to schedule conflicts, not that Wang Shu never considered her at all.
"Mei Tiao."
While she was lost in thought, Shu Qi who was listening to the side said: "Mei Ting should become a first-line actress this time!"
This A-list actress does not refer to a TV drama actress, but a movie actress!
"Not only is it a first-line actress, but it is also possible to enter the international stage!" Yao Chen said in an envious tone.
""Pacific Rim" was also released in North America. I heard that the box office on the first day was US$1,666 million."
"If it hadn't collided with Cameron's "Avatar", it would have even achieved higher box office results."
Zhou Xun and Shu Qi were startled at the same time when they heard this.
Is Mei Ting expected to step onto the international stage?
Several people were having dinner together, and Chen Kun on the side responded: "The box office of "Pacific Rim" on the first day in North America was indeed US$1,666,000. However, I heard that because "Pacific Rim" is based on our Chinese perspective, North American audiences Not too convinced.”
"It seems like I was beaten by Cameron's "Avatar"."
"On the first day, we were able to generate US$1,666 million. In addition to Director Wang being an Oscar-winning director with a certain reputation in Europe and the United States, there is also the combination of the box office appeal of Brother Chen Long and the box office appeal of European and American actors."
“Now, because it’s on the same release schedule as “Avatar,” the situation is not very good.”
North American audiences like to watch the United States save the world, not China.
Therefore, "Pacific Rim" has a natural disadvantage in the North American market, especially against Cameron's "Avatar".
in the country, the release date of "Avatar" can be changed through China Film.
But in the United States, Wang Shu does not have this ability.
Either choose to release it at the same time as "Avatar", or stagger and postpone the release of "Avatar".
It is impossible to postpone the postponement, and ultimately choose to compete in the same category.
Facts have proved that the story of the East saving the world is difficult for Western audiences to buy.
In the original timeline, "Pacific Rim" only took in $52.28 million at the box office in its first week.
In its second week of release, the box office plummeted 57.2%, and it missed the top five in the North American box office list.
By the time it was released, it had only achieved a box office of US$102 million.
Nowadays, with the added bonus of Oscar-winning director Wang Shu and world star Chen Long, there have been some changes, but not much.
Because the core is that "Pacific Rim" is not about the United States saving the world, and American audiences don't really buy it.
"Is "Avatar" very powerful?" Zhou Xun suddenly asked after hearing this.
Chen Kun nodded and responded: "It's amazing. North American audiences buy this movie more than director Wang's "Pacific Rim."
"But no matter what, "Pacific Rim" achieved a box office of US$1,666 million on its first day in North America, which is already an extremely proud achievement."
"It is really possible for Mei Ting to enter the international stage with this movie!"
This path to the international stage is equivalent to Zhang Ziyi's path.
First make your mark internationally through films released globally, then look for opportunities to participate in Hollywood-produced films, and then enter the Oscars.
This is the shortcut.
Compared to Gong Li, who first won awards at three major European awards and then went to Hollywood, it was much easier.
When Shu Qi heard this, he looked at Zhou Xun and said, "Xun'er, have you had the chance to star in this movie before?"
Zhou Xun nodded noncommittally, "I didn't participate because of the schedule conflict."
When Shu Qi and Yao Chen heard this, they felt sorry for Zhou Xun, but also secretly felt lucky.
Youdao is both afraid that his friend will drive a Land Rover, and also afraid that his friend will have a bad life.
If Zhou Xun succeeds in participating in this movie and becomes international as a result, the two of them would not want to see it.
Shu Qi sighed: "That's such a pity."
Zhou Xun forced a smile and said it was okay.
Yao Chen glanced at Zhou Xun and said with emotion: "I never thought that Mei Ting would be so lucky to have the opportunity to step onto the international stage. It would be great if she also has the opportunity to participate in Director Wang's movies in the future. Maybe she will also have the opportunity."
When Shu Qi heard this, his heart moved. He looked at Zhou Xun and said, "Xun'er, when will you invite Director Wang out so that we can get together?"
"Perhaps Director Wang likes us and can have a chance to cooperate?"
When Zhou Xun heard this, the smile on his face became stiff. They are both actresses. Wang Shu gave Shu Qi and Yao Chen a chance, which indicates that she will lose the opportunity.
This is what she doesn't want to see.
However, Shu Qi and Yao Chen are good friends and cannot refuse.
I had no choice but to resist my reluctance and said, "I'll ask him out if I get the chance."
"But there shouldn't be a chance now. He seems to have gone to the United States."
"Did Director Wang go to the United States?" Yao Chen asked in surprise.
I thought I could ask Wang Shu out at this moment, and then take this opportunity to show off in front of Wang Shu and try to get the opportunity.
Unexpectedly.
Shu Qi was also a little surprised. She also didn't know about this.
Zhou Xun nodded and responded: ""Pacific Rim" will be released in North America at the same time. As a director, do you think he would like to go there?"
Yao Chen was stunned when he heard this, and suddenly realized that he had even ignored such a simple truth.
So he said: "So, Mei Ting is also going to the United States?"
Zhou Xun responded without thinking: "I should go, I don't know very well. I only know that Wang Shu went to the United States."
Yao Chen and Shu Qi looked at each other and said decisively: "I should go!"
As these words fell, everyone present fell into a brief silence.
Because, as a result, Mei Ting will inevitably be featured in European and American media.
In the future, if Mei Ting can get the opportunity to participate in a Hollywood movie like Zhang Ziyi, she will follow Zhang Ziyi's path into Hollywood and onto the international stage.
In particular, Mei Ting collaborated with Wang Shu, and getting to know Wang Shu increased her chances of participating in Hollywood movies.
Several people's eyes fell on Zhou Xun.
Zhou Xun once had such an opportunity, but missed it due to schedule conflicts.
Now, we can only watch others get the chance to step onto the international stage through movies starring Wang Shu.
No, I feel very sorry.
Zhou Xun seemed to feel the meaning conveyed in his friends' eyes, with a wry smile on his pretty face.
Los Angeles.
Wang Shu is here again!
"Pacific Rim" was released on more than 1,500 screens in North America on the 19th, with a box office of US$1,666 million on the first day.
The next day's box office was US$1,803,000.
To be honest, the time period when "Pacific Rim" was released in North America was not good because it ran into "Avatar."
The movie "Avatar" was released in North America on December 18, one day earlier than "Pacific Rim."
Moreover, it also has the gimmick of a "painstaking" work by Hollywood director Cameron.
As a new director who has emerged in recent years, Wang Shu is ultimately not as good as Cameron in terms of background.
In addition, the special effects of "Avatar" are really excellent, so it is normal for "Pacific Rim" to be unable to compete with it in North America.
In other words, if "Pacific Rim" can surpass "Avatar" in North America, it will be a lie.
In the original timeline, "Pacific Rim" only achieved a box office of US$100 million in North America, not to mention that the setting and content are now more Chinese-oriented under the control of Wang Shu.
The entire movie inherently lacks the selling point to achieve high box office in North America.
Unless the setting is changed to the United States and starring well-known Hollywood actors, the box office may be doubled.
But no matter what, although the box office in North America cannot match "Avatar", the box office of 1,666 million US dollars on the first day and 1,803 million US dollars on the second day is already an extremely proud achievement.
Not to mention, this movie is not just released in North America, but around the world.
The production cost is US$150 million, plus global publicity and distribution of US$50 million, for a total investment of US$200 million.
According to the crude calculation of tripling investment to recover costs, the world needs US$600 million to break even.
In fact, this algorithm is too crude. In fact, the global box office of almost US$500 million can recover the cost.
However, a movie, in addition to theater box office revenue, also has long-term revenue from DVD, copyrights, derivatives and other aspects.
In the original timeline, the producers of "Pacific Rim" actually lost money in theaters, and later relied on DVD distribution, copyrights, and derivatives to recoup their costs and make a fortune.
It is undeniable that "Pacific Rim" has achieved box office results of 695 million yuan after it landed in mainland theaters.
However, "Pacific Rim", as an imported film, only has a 25% share of the bill, with the producer sharing about 170 million yuan.
Even if the global box office including US$102 million in North America is added, it is still far from the cost of US$190 million.
Therefore, from a box office perspective, the producers lost money.
In comparison, the distributors and theaters have both made a lot of money.
Now that it is directed by Wang Shu, according to the current box office trend, it will probably make a small profit at the box office.
Then the DVD distribution, copyright income, and derivative income are all made.
Of course, a tree and light are just producers, destined to only make a small profit.
China Film Group, not only a producer but also a distributor to mainland cinemas, will make a fortune.
Wanda is not only a producer, it also has theater chains, through which it can make a lot of money.
Warner and 20th Century Fox are equal to China Film. These two are not only one of the investors, but also global distributors, and they can also make a lot of money.
Movies, that's what it is.
Distributors and theaters make money by sitting on the ground.
Even if the producers are losing money, these two are making money.
After Wang Shu arrived in Los Angeles, he immediately started the promotion work of "Pacific Rim" with the staff of Warner and 20th Century Fox.
Although the film has been released, it does not mean that the promotion has stopped.
Especially in the two weeks before the movie is released, we must ensure that the publicity and distribution are in place as much as possible.
Not only did he come to the United States, but Mei Ting also came to the United States as the heroine.
However, their schedules are different.
Mei Tinghui will join the leading actors such as Zhang Hanyu and Chen Long to mainly conduct road shows and activities.
In particular, the scope of radiation in Chinatown is a top priority.
As for Wang Shu, he participated in the recording of some TV programs in Los Angeles.
On December 22, the domestic box office of "Pacific Rim" was 7054W.
North American box office, 1536W US dollars.
On December 23, domestic 7320W.
North America, 1511W US dollars.
On December 24, domestic sales were 6833W.
North America, US$1656W.
On Christmas Eve, "Pacific Rim" saw a boost at the box office.
On December 25, domestic sales were 6578W.
Christmas in North America, 1677W.
Domestically, it was okay, but the box office trend in North America was somewhat stagnant.
It stands to reason that on Christmas Day, the box office may see a substantial increase.
However, it was "Avatar" that grew, not "Pacific Rim."
Also on this day, Wang Shu, Mei Ting, Jackie Chan, Zhang Hanyu and others reunited and set off for the UK.
On December 26, "Pacific Rim" landed in British theaters.
The group parted ways after participating in the film's premiere and promotion in the UK.
"Pacific Rim" is distributed globally and will be released not only in Europe and the United States, but also in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Southeast Asia and other places.
There are a lot of places showing at the same time, so we need to act separately.
Of course, not all places will be visited.
For example, Malaysia and other places will not make a trip.
Mainly Japan and South Korea, which have relatively large ticket bases, will go there to promote.
These tasks were mainly completed by actors such as Chen Long, Zhang Hanyu, and Mei Ting.
As a director, Wang Shu returned to Los Angeles.
He returned to Los Angeles and received a call from Linda Obst.
"Shu, I heard you came to Los Angeles. Do you have time? Can we chat?" Linda Obst.
This person is both the initiator and producer of the "Interstellar" movie project.
In the original timeline, because Spielberg left for Disney, the "Interstellar" project became dominated by Nolan.
(End of chapter)