Chapter 401 The truth is in the hands of the bookmaker
Although Cameron showed goodwill before coming to China, he expressed his love for the masterpieces of Yizhu Erli, two of the most internationally renowned Chinese directors.
But at the Avatar meeting in Beijing, I didn’t see a single domestic director.
Lao Mouzi was greeted with a smile in front of those who were being scolded, but in tears behind him. How could he have the heart to see the Avatar.
Li Chen had just sent "Three Guns" into the eighteenth level of hell, and he also declined Cameron's invitation in a low-key manner.
It is said that no coincidence makes a book. The domestic "Besieged" and the other side of the ocean "Avatar" are both major productions that took ten years of hard work.
Although they are not the same, they were released on the same day.
The heads of the eight major theater chains all turned their attention to Hollywood.
Even Ms. Liu, who is usually pure in Buddhism, has said it several times.
After all, this involves her fiancé’s interests.
Sometimes she wonders whether her fiancé regards money as dirt or if his heart is as pure as water.
It was obviously a gambling agreement signed between him and the eight major theaters, so why was he the one who was anxious?
Seeing him sleeping like a dead pig, Liu Yifei became furious.
"Zhutou, I'll sleep on you!" Liu Yifei cursed softly and tiptoed out of bed.
After turning on her phone and taking a look at it, Liu Yifei was shocked by the message from the dog-legged Tim on the other side of the ocean.
I turned on my computer and read the news coming back from abroad.
Liu Yifei's mood is far worse than the blizzard in Hollywood.
I turned my head towards my fiancé who was still smiling on the bed and pouting, "Go to sleep, go to sleep. I'll see if you still smile when you wake up." "
Sina Entertainment News
"According to news on December 20, BJ time, an insider from Fox Company who did not want to be named hinted."
"At the end of the year, it is also the world's number one blockbuster in film history - the science fiction epic "Avatar" produced by 20th Century Fox and directed by James Cameron, the "King of the World" who sunk the "Titanic", premiered at the premiere On that day, it earned approximately US$26.9 million from 3,452 theaters in North America. "
"The film earned approximately US$3.54 million in more than 2,000 theaters at midnight on Friday, 85% of which. It's from the 3D version. "
"The current estimate of $26.9 million is very close to the opening number of Will Smith's "I Am Legend" of about $30.06 million on the first day in 2007. The film finally The sales were approximately US$256 million.”
“The result of US$26.9 million is still far from the US$30 million to US$35 million expected by all walks of life, because “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” had just sold. With an incredible opening-day box office of US$72.7 million, it broke the record of "Batman: The Dark Knight" and demonstrated the purchasing power of "nymphomaniacs + post-90s". "
"At present, the film is in this period. It is expected to earn about 85 million US dollars in the three days of the weekend. Another box office analyst said: "Avatar" could have performed better at the box office if it were not for the recent blizzard."
There was a scene of joy in the eight theaters. Although there was a blizzard coming, the upper limit of "Avatar" was foreseeable.
No matter how good the reputation is, breaking one billion in China is just a pipe dream.
Before Li Chen wakes up, he has become a big joke on the entire Internet.
"Xiao Lizi was impulsive, impulsiveness is the devil!"
"Zhang Weiping spent a lot of effort to increase the account share to 43%, and Xiao Lizi returned to Jiefang overnight. Before!”
"Based on the fact that the annual box office of Leo Rongchen Pictures is at least one billion, it is not a big deal to lose 18 million in one year, and Leo can afford to pay it."
Liu Yifei looked at the cynicism and public opinion on the Internet, and then Feeling sleepy.
"I'd better go and sleep for a while. Why do people sleep so soundly? I don't accept it!"
Zhang Weiping sneered again and again: "To please others, you are a toddler in Handan, you think you are my boss!" A billion-dollar bet? God of Gamblers? You will lose to death!"
Wang Zhonglei laughed unbridled: "This is a loss, and here is our chance."
"Mr. Wang is right. Maybe he doesn't care about the 18 million, but the 'billion bet' will definitely become a laughing stock in the industry!"
Wang Zhonglei and Xu Li seem to have seen Li Chen's face. Sweeping the floor, blushing and embarrassed.
"Director Li is so impulsive this time!" Xu Zheng was also paying attention to the news about Avatar, feeling both regretful and puzzled about Li Chen's recklessness.
"What does this mean? Director Li is young after all. Who has never been impulsive when he was young?" His wife Taohong was very disapproving.
After all, Li Chen is a human being, not a god. Even if he is a god, he will step down from the altar. Zhang Yimou is an example.
Li Chen's Weibo was once again corrupted, and those who didn't know thought he was Avatar director Cameron.
Yang Mi was so angry that she posted a picture on Weibo, implying that you should stop laughing before the answer to the mystery is solved.
It was already too late when Zeng Jia wanted to stop her: "Mimi, you shouldn't say anything. Look at Tang Yan, Mr. Yang and the others."
Yang Mi stood up a few days ago. Zeng Jia criticized "Three Guns" on behalf of her boss, but Zeng Jia disagreed.
But Yang Mi has the right idea. In her own words: "Senior and director Yimou, of course I side with the senior. I can clearly distinguish between the intimate and the intimate!" "Mimi, that's not what you said. , artists should stay less involved in the duel between capitals. Look at what Zhang Ziyi did. Did she speak for Director Zhang? "
Yang Mi is not stupid, and she understands Zeng Jia’s kindness.
It is simply because she is afraid that she will make too many enemies and one day start her own business and be suppressed by capital.
The difference between the midnight premiere of "Avatar" and "New Moon" is nearly 100 million (RMB)!
"New Moon" has now exceeded US$230 million at the North American box office, and has exceeded US$600 million at the global box office. I believe that after Christmas, the global box office will exceed US$700 million.
Yang Siwei frowned. The boss lost this billion-billion showdown without any suspense.
At first, she and Yu Miao persuaded the boss to think twice and asked the boss's wife to intervene. However, the boss's wife also let love go to her head. As a result.
How should she reply to the media? I'm trying to make a fool of myself by saying: It's still unclear who will win, so don't get too happy too soon?
I am afraid that if I say anything, it will add more laughter to the Lunar New Year.
When Yang Siwei was worried, Li Chen called.
"I know about "Avatar", you don't have to worry about it."
"Boss, are you planning to respond personally?"
"You now focus on 1 At the opening ceremony of Zhizhen Painting on the 3rd, don’t worry about anything else for the time being.”
“I understand, boss, don’t worry, I have already sent out the invitation.”
Li. When Chen woke up, he saw that his fiancée was still asleep, but he didn't know that Ms. Liu was already asleep.
Tim's text message did not surprise Li Chen.
The potential of "Avatar" cannot be foreseen in advance by those who are not reborn.
What’s more, it has now entered the long New Year holiday for foreigners.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", which opened on Wednesday, only earned US$34.45 million on its first day, and only US$21.81 million on its first Friday.
But this did not prevent it from making full use of the long Western holidays of Christmas and New Year, and reached US$377 million all the way.
During breakfast, Ms. Liu hesitated several times and finally couldn't hold it back: "Hey, the box office of Avatar is out on the first day. Have you seen it?"
"Yes." Li Chen replied Just like eating and drinking.
"See it? Just, it's over?" Miss Liu looked like she had seen a ghost so early in the morning.
Li Chen pinched her tender and pretty face and said with a smile: "What else?"
"No, that's not the case. You should have some reaction at least, right?"
"What's the reaction? Is it the same as the netizens on the Internet or the eight major theater chains?"
"Sissi, let me tell you something!"
"What words?"
"The truth is not in the hands of a few people, but in the hands of the banker."
"In the billion dollar gambling agreement, your husband and I are the ones who are the banker!"
It was obvious that Miss Liu didn't understand his fallacy.
Li Chen smiled and said: "Don't worry about these things, you are only responsible for being as beautiful as a flower, and just watch the storm with a smile."
Liu Yifei was ignorant, looking at her fiancé who was so confident With a conceited demeanor, she had the illusion that the eight major theater chains seemed to have fallen into their trap.
The reporters could not get a response from Li Chen, but they saw multiple large white containers downstairs of Rongchen Pictures. truck.
After some investigation, I found out that a sign for Perfect Painting had been hung on the fourth floor of Rongchen Films.
The media seemed to have discovered a new world. Why had they never mentioned the establishment of a new company by Rongchen Pictures?
Special effects company? Perfect painting skills? cartoon?
The cargo lists are all written in English, and they look like imported goods at first glance.
The reporters were all talking about it. Unexpectedly, Lai Bagua discovered the big fish.
“I just checked, and the price of this batch of software and hardware is staggeringly high. I heard it’s the first batch.”
"The people from the manufacturer said this is the latest live action capture system, which is necessary for special effects."
"Director Li is making another big move!"
"Yes, I just checked it too I checked the manufacturer on the outer packaging. What do you think I found? "
"What?"
"Industry-Light-Magic!"
(End of this chapter)