Chapter 423 Seize the opportunity
The promotional trip in South America lasted for a week, and this week is the third week of release in North America.
In its third week, the box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" continued to decline, with only US$38.245 million in box office this week, successfully pushing the North American box office to US$195 million.
However, this week's North American box office champion is still "X-Men 2". The film earned US$68.585 million in seven days this week, and the North American box office also reached US$164 million.
This box office result made everyone at Twentieth Century Fox smile.
Not only did the film surpass the performance of the previous film in North America in ten days, it also surpassed the box office performance of "Pirates of the Caribbean" in its ten days of release.
So people from 20th Century Fox started popping champagne, held a celebration party, and planned to invite little Gilbert to attend, but little Gilbert didn't go.
Of course the media knew about this situation, so the remarks of little Gilbert Waterloo, who had disappeared for a few days, began to appear again.
In the Melon Manor, Scarlett looked at these newspapers and was quite unhappy: "Hmph, these unscrupulous media will follow the wind.
Obviously "Pirates of the Caribbean" is an original movie, why didn't they mention it at all? "
Little Gilbert didn't care: "The media is like this, they only pursue the popularity and ignore the facts."
"The fact is that the overseas box office of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is not as good as "X-Men 2". This is the reason why the media is negative." Naomi Watts came over with a plate of refreshments.
"Where's the little guy?"
"I just finished feeding and fell asleep."
Naomi Watts sat down next to little Gilbert and continued: "'Pirates of the Caribbean' only received US$110.51 million in more than a dozen markets this week, but there was no big increase in box office.
"X-Men 2" was released in France, China, South Korea and other markets this week, easily taking in a box office of US$135 million. "
Sijia said dissatisfied: "The gap is not very big! Is it necessary to keep talking about Waterloo?"
"It's necessary." Little Gilbert understands the mentality of the media: "The media is like this. They usually like to lift a person up to the clouds, and then knock him down from the clouds and step on the dirt again."
Sijia was speechless: "Don't we have several media outlets? Let these media speak for us!"
"Sijia, you have to know that in the face of the general trend of public opinion created by most of the media, a few media outlets are useless." Little Gilbert smiled and continued:
"And, if faced with this By reacting to such remarks, doesn’t it mean that I am really going downhill?”
When Sijia heard this, she thought it made sense: "That's true. We just make money anyway, and we don't need to pay attention to what the media is saying."
"Yes, your idea is correct."
Little Gilbert touched Scarlett's head, but the girl shook her away. She suspected that she was short because little Gilbert often touched her head.
Little Gilbert continued: "You should also be careful and don't care too much about what the media thinks, otherwise you will be led into a ditch by the media."
"Really?" Naomi Watts blinked: "You mean, we don't need to care about your scandals with Paris Hilton and Ivanka?"
"Well," little Gilbert explained immediately: "This is all a misunderstanding. A misunderstanding. They insisted on coming, and I didn't invite them."
"Oh, don't stress, I didn't say anything!" Naomi Watts covered her mouth and laughed.
"It's true, I've always refused. If you don't believe me, just call and ask Anna." Little Gilbert swore to God.
"Okay, okay, I believe you. Looking at your panic, how can you still look like a great director?" Naomi Watts chuckled. Little Gilbert's performance was so interesting.
In fact, little Gilbert was not like this before, but after all, Naomi Watts gave birth to a child for herself and was a hero of the Landrini family.
According to ancient Chinese parlance, Naomi Watts is the eldest lady, the number one mistress of the Melon Manor.
So when facing Naomi Watts, little Gilbert always felt guilty once there were rumors of an affair with another strange woman, even though he really didn't do it.
Fortunately, Naomi Watts was not a troublesome woman. She let little Gilbert go with just a few words.
Naomi Watts thinks about it too. How could little Gilbert like a superficial woman like Paris Hilton?
On the other hand, Ivanka has some skills, and I guess little Gilbert will like her.
The new film released this week is "Daddy Ranger" released by Columbia Pictures. It is a funny and humorous family comedy.
The film tells the story of two unemployed middle-aged people who suddenly had the idea to open a daycare for nanny.
In the Hollywood summer season where science fiction and action films dominate, this film has a unique style, so it achieved US$35.624 million in its first weekend of release.
Limited by the film's investment scale and the absence of big-name stars, the film's box office is enough to make Columbia Pictures laugh.
Little Gilbert paid attention to this film not only because he also became a dad, but also because he saw a familiar name in the starring list, Elle Fanning.
Don't get me wrong, no matter how perverted little Gilbert is, he will never have any thoughts about a four-year-old girl.
How can I describe this feeling? It's like a treasure hunt, the inexplicable feeling of joy after finding a famous person from the past life who is now a little transparent.
Unfortunately, this joy cannot be shared yet, so little Gilbert can only enjoy the process alone.
Elle Fanning's sister Dakota Fanning is also a well-known child star. It is a rare scene for the two sisters to work together in Hollywood.
In his previous life, little Gilbert loved studying Hollywood sisters for a while, such as the Olsen sisters, the Fanning sisters, etc.
However, I feel that the Fan Ning sisters have lost their cleverness and cuteness as children when they grew up, and they have disappeared from everyone. So if you want to find two sisters to act, you may need to do it early.
After returning from South America, little Gilbert took some time off and took the time to watch the production of "Fast and Furious 2". "I heard that Vin Diesel lost his temper on set?" Gilbert Jr. said about this while chatting with producer Derek Haas.
"Yes, it seems that he got angry because Paul Walker made him unhappy." Derek Haas also had a headache.
"But Miss Taylor stood up and stopped Vin Diesel's behavior."
"Oh, haha," little Gilbert was surprised: "I didn't expect Liv to have such an ability!"
"Hahaha, she said it herself, it was because of your name that she could scare Vin Diesel." Derek Haas explained.
It is true that compared to those women who were rumored to have had affairs with little Gilbert but had never had a relationship, Liv Tyler actually had a relationship with little Gilbert.
Although this girl born in a rock and roll family looks like a good girl, she actually has quite a temper. Even the director and producer have to coax her.
Otherwise, Liv Tyler would give little Gilbert a blow, and the big guy would be uncomfortable.
Vin Diesel is very crazy, and of course he is not afraid of Liv Tyler, but he is afraid of little Gilbert.
Although he is bald, he has a brain and knows who he can offend and who he cannot afford to offend.
After Little Gilbert learned what happened, he immediately told Derek Haas: "I will ask Chyna to warn Vin Diesel.
If he still goes his own way, replace him in the third part. "
"When you say that, I feel more relieved." Derek Haas smiled.
In fact, regarding the disputes between actors, the crew is generally unwilling to meddle in other matters. But if these disputes affect the filming work of the crew, the crew must intervene.
The conflict Derek Haas mentioned must have interfered with the filming of the crew, otherwise there was no need for him to tell Little Gilbert about it.
A few days later, Vin Diesel was warned.
He called Gilbert himself to express his apology.
"You're not apologizing to me, you're apologizing to Paul Walker. You are a whole, a family. How can you be a boss if you can't even unite as a family?" Little Gilbert educated Vin Diesel in a reprimanding tone.
This bald man with a bad temper still has to endure it. What if he can't endure it? Is there a conflict with little Gilbert? Is he still hanging out?
After being scolded by Gilbert Jr., Vin Diesel immediately promised: "Don't worry, I will definitely apologize to Paul and won't let you worry."
"That's good," little Gilbert felt more relieved after hearing this assurance.
How can Vin Diesel be a family hero when his family members are in conflict?
The production of "Fast and Furious 2" went very smoothly, and the reviews at the internal preview screenings were good, thinking that it was a qualified commercial popcorn film.
Compared with the previous "Fast and Furious" series, this series with Gilbert Jr. as producer has undergone quite a few changes.
First of all, the protagonists have been changed a few times, although they are still diverse, including Latinos, black actors, and yellow-skinned actors.
But as the absolute core protagonists, Vin Diesel, Liv Tyler, and Paul Walker are all white.
Secondly, the entire story structure has changed a lot compared to before, and Vin Diesel has not left. He signed a five-film contract with Fast and Furious Studios at one time. This one is over, and there are three more films left.
According to the plan, new characters will join in the future. Little Gilbert was deeply impressed by Dwayne Johnson and it was impossible not to let Dwayne Johnson join the cast.
However, there was a conflict between Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson in his previous life, which is a point worth noting.
But little Gilbert believed that under his suppression, the two bald heads would live in harmony and friendship without any conflicts.
After watching "Fast and Furious 2", little Gilbert paid attention to "Rush Hour 3" again. The film has the same typical Cheng Long style as always, coupled with Chris Tucker's American humor.
Past experience has proven that this style is very popular, but this is the last part of the series and there will be no more in the future.
Maybe after more than ten years, if there is no real life, there may be a "Rush Hour 4" or something.
Little Gilbert also chatted with Cheng Long: "For "The Mystery of the Spell" to be launched this year, I plan to shoot two or three parts in a row."
Cheng Long was surprised: "Is this very risky?"
"No, the market research department has conducted a survey and found that the investment in the two parts is more than 260 million US dollars, but the final box office combined will exceed 1.2 billion.
The premise is to ensure the reputation and quality of the film, but I believe in the crew. "
Cheng Long was relieved: "This is best. In a few years, Shu Chang will have grown up, and it will be difficult to take pictures by then."
"That's right," little Gilbert nodded and talked about another thing: "I plan to attend the Shanghai International Film Festival to be held in Shanghai in June.
You brought the crew of "Rush Hour" and "Mystery" to make an appearance together. After all, they are both people and movies familiar to Chinese audiences. "
Cheng Long agreed without hesitation: "Okay, no problem."
The deal was sealed, and now the wave of Hollywood kung fu craze and China craze is fading. It is not easy for Cheng Long to continue to develop in Hollywood.
Little Gilbert has always been paying close attention to the changes in the Chinese market. He believes that with the global film industry structure being set, the only variable is the Chinese market.
This example has been well proven in the past life. Even if it is not for the yellow-skinned status of the previous life, even if it is just for the simplest interests, little Gilbert needs to make some arrangements to seize the opportunity.
Fortunately, this opportunity has been seized by little Gilbert.
(End of chapter)