Chapter 258 Let's move forward, big ship
No matter how high public opinion gives it, the primary condition for measuring the success of a commercial film is always box office. Otherwise, a movie will be praised by film critics and the audience will not buy it, and the film company will still lose money or even go bankrupt.
In the hearts of people like Ryan, just look at the comments of film critics, don’t care too much. As long as the box office can achieve a breakthrough, most people will still look at you with admiration. What’s more, 99% of the media are all about, and he won’t understand?
After the premiere, the crew has a full day off and will embark on an intensive publicity journey.
After breakfast, Nicole went to Jenkins Films and discussed the follow-up production of "Irene Brockevich" with Steven Soderbergh. Ryan sat at his desk and started his routine keyboard typing.
At this time, he temporarily threw the matter of "Titanic" aside. Under his leadership, this movie has reached its peak from quality to publicity and marketing. He believes that the box office will not disappoint himself.
Walking into this famous theater in Long Island and looking at the long queue in front of the ticket desk, Natalie could only smack her tongue secretly. Although she never underestimated herself, she knew very well that the guy far away in Los Angeles had much more appeal than her.
"Mom, here."
Natalie pulled her mother, walked flexibly through the crowd, and walked towards the corresponding screening room.
"Nate, don't blame your dad, you know, this is not a movie you star in, it's normal for him to be uninterested." Mrs. Sheley sighed. She didn't want an irreconcilable conflict between her daughter and her husband.
"I understand. Mom."
Although she ordered three movie tickets, her father refused to come to watch the movie. Natalie understood that her father did not like the entertainment industry, and since Ryan brought herself into Hollywood, her father had always had prejudice against him.
Forget it, I will move out in a few days, maybe the distance will really make you beautiful! Natalie couldn't help but remember what Ryan said.
"Nate, why are you distracted? The movie is about to begin."
Mrs. Shelley pulled her daughter sitting beside her. Natalie smiled apologetically, "Mom, Ryan said "Titanic" will be the pinnacle of commercial movies."
"Is that so? Let's see what exactly the movie Ryan has done for three years."
When the movie went on for an hour and forty-five minutes, Natalie, who had been frowning, was finally moved.
"Oh, God!" The scene of the shipwreck shocked her.
Then, Natalie discovered that the people around her were even worse than hers. Many people covered their mouths. When Ryan and the woman fell into the water, many girls' eyes were filled with tears.
"No...no, why...why...why did Ryan write a script that makes himself die!"
"Their love is so touching. God, why can't I meet such a boy?"
There was a clear crying sound in the screening room, and the words that had been suppressed by the crying sound, "I want to watch it again! No... I watched it twice, Ryan did not lie to us. "Titanic" is so outstanding!"
Looking at the familiar faces that disappeared into the sea, even though she knew it was just a movie shot, Natalie still covered her mouth. This scene made her unconsciously remember the incident at the end of February. Ryan was like Jack protecting Ruth, trying her best to protect herself, even if she gave...
"Nate!" The mother suddenly handed over a tissue paper.
"Mother……"
It was not until this time that Natalie realized that before she knew it, tears had flowed down her cheeks.
Watching her daughter wipe her tears, Mrs. Sheley gently rubbed her curly hair. Although her daughter was smart and precocious and could be called a genius, as a mother, she would not be able to see what she was thinking, especially after she came back from Los Angeles last time.
It’s just that two people with distinct personalities and many differences between each other are really suitable? Mrs. Shelly is a little worried.
"Quick, hurry, go to the ticket office to ask if there is any ticket for the next session..."
As soon as the movie subtitles rose, many people rushed out without even listening to the theme song. Natalie looked around and saw that the screening room was almost half empty in an instant.
"Let's go, mom." She was also not interested in listening to it. The original soundtrack Ryan had already mailed it.
Put on her hat and sunglasses, she walked out of the screening hall and passed by the ticket office. Natalie glanced at her and saw her disappointed face. The big red words hanging high at the ticket office were so conspicuous - "Titanic" tickets have been sold out today!
He succeeded again! Natalie scratched her curly hair, and suddenly realized that she used this "re" too often and too often.
"Wait, mom." Just as he walked out of the film industry, Natalie remembered that she should buy some peripherals, which was also considered support for him. "Let's go to the boutique store over there to check it out."
As soon as he entered the boutique, Natalie saw that there were many people crowding here, selecting goods, waiting for payment and preparing to leave. Most of these people have one thing in common, holding the peripheral products of "Titanic".
"There are too many people, Nat." Mrs. Shelley frowned. There were a large number of people who entered, many of whom did not buy tickets in the theater, so she had to buy some audiences around her first.
"Let's go, mom."
Natalie pulled her hat, and it was all about Ryan's fans. Once she was recognized, it would be quite troublesome. "I'd better go back and call Ryan and ask him to mail a few copies of each."
There are so many people! This is Natalie's biggest feeling after experiencing cinemas and boutiques.
After leaving the screening room, Gene rubbed his sore nose and sighed hard. Although he had enough imagination and overestimation in advance, the excitement of the movie was beyond words. Such a movie could not be described even as a great maritime epic.
"Jen, I hate Ryan so much now!" Suddenly, the female companion with red eyes spoke.
"Why?" Gene was very surprised. Her female companion was Ryan's hardcore.
"Why did he let his character die, why did he leave a love full of regrets..."
"Okay!" Gene touched the ticket in his pocket, "If you don't plan to continue reading..."
"What?" The female companion almost jumped up as if she was furious. "Who said I didn't watch it? I couldn't help but watch it, and I have to watch it ten more times!"
"Okay, okay..."
Gene raised his hands, these words were no strangers, and he had heard them many times after the movie was screened.
When the lights were on, he sat on the boss's chair in the office. David Greene was savoring coffee with ease. "Titanic" has been fully launched in North America, and the release of peripheral products has also begun. Every three hours, each store below will count the latest sales situation to adjust the supply reserves.
He just received a report from his assistant. The sales statistics during the day have been released. Although they are not as popular as in "Jurassic Park", they have reached the peak of sales of products around the movie in the past four years. If the movie can continue to be popular for three to four weeks like "Jurassic Park", the inventory in the warehouse will definitely be sold out completely.
Perhaps after this time, your sales outlets can be expanded to areas outside of Greater Los Angeles. David Greene looked at the numbers on the report and understood that this was another good opportunity to make a big profit.
It was approaching midnight, and the luxurious office on the top floor of the Disney building was brightly lit. Michael Eisner slowly hooked up on the phone and his brows frowned.
Although he attended the premiere of the movie last night and also thought it was a masterpiece, he always had a little fantasy. After all, if the movie suffered a Waterloo, it would be the beginning of the collapse of the interest alliance of Ryan Jenkins, so that he would have the opportunity to start. He would not have to be as hindered as he is now, and he could only use some useless in-game rules.
The phone call came from a senior executive of Miramax and told him about the box office on the first day. Even though it was still early to end today, 99% of the theaters that released "Titanic" were released. Not only did the tickets today, but even the tickets two to three days later were gone.
In this situation, Michael Eisner couldn't help but think of a name - "Jurassic Park"!
The hot trend of "Titanic" is so similar to when "Jurassic Park" was released!
If the movie led and starred by Ryan Jenkins, it will once again achieve a box office of more than one billion dollars, then Warner, Paramount and Twentieth Century Fox and Jenkins Films will definitely form an unbreakable interest alliance, what will you use to deal with him?
Do you really want that Italian to look up his privacy and past?
The box office on the premiere day may exceed $22 million! Michael Eisner is frowning, and this number exceeds the first week of most movies!
Most importantly, the popularity of "Titanic" has made more theaters join the screening sequence. By the weekend, it is very likely that the theaters will be close to 4,000.
It was approaching midnight and Nicole sat cross-legged beside Ryan, under her short and thin clothes, and her beautiful figure was revealed. Unfortunately, the guy who was confused about the charm was all focused on the phone.
If possible, Nicole really wants to turn off the mobile phone and unplug all the telephone lines at home. The two of them will be temporarily separated tomorrow. Could it be that the last night of happy life must be spent in the phone ringtone?
However, she could only sigh. At this time, the people who called Ryan were all Hollywood big names, such as Paramount Pictures’ manager Shirley Lansing, and even media giants like Summer Redstone. They had only one purpose - congratulations!
That’s right! Although the movie has only been released for one day, the popularity of "Titanic" shocked the entire industry, especially the partners of Jenkins Pictures, which brought common joy to the common interests.
Can this movie really achieve Ryan's estimated box office?
Even though he was full of confidence in Ryan, Nicole still had some questions when thinking about the terrifying number.
Chapter completed!