Chapter 806： Is there really such a necessity?

As Charlie's angel trio was busy with the global propaganda of "Charlie's Angel 2", it was not able to catch up with the filming of "Royal Casino" in Italy.

As a result, the Italian filming cycle, which was originally planned for one month, ended two days before the opening of the Venice Film Festival. The crew of the crew began to move to the last stop of the film, and Eric was invited by the Venice film organizer to stay. Participated in the opening ceremony of the 53rd Venice Film Festival and the premiere of "Titanic" that evening.

Cameron returned to Los Angeles at the beginning of the month, and with the support of the Firefly Record Department, he rushed to work. He successfully completed the recording of "My Heart is Eternal" in three weeks. The selected singer is still Celine Dion, the remote phone at Eric. Under the intervention, this song is almost the same as the original version. The new film copy after the modification of the ending song was sent to Los Angeles the day before the opening ceremony on September 28.

These days, because the "Royal Casino" crew is filming in Venice, the most expensive film in the history of "Titanic" will be the premiere of the Venice Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival itself, Venice City is full of excitement, a large number of original Venice The media that are not too interesting for the festival are also coming from all over the world for various reasons.

At the same time, Cameron is not alone. Camerenberg has just come to France to deal with some things in Disneyland in recent days.

However, the relationship between Kasenberg and Cameron is not very good. Both of them are the kind of temperament-stricken guys. Eric has no intention of putting together two people for the time being, as long as they don’t fight. Just fine. After all, there is no private contradiction between the two people, one for the company and one for the movie, so as long as the future box office performance of the Titanic can reach expectations, then Eric will come forward to mediate between the two. Mustard is naturally eliminated.

September 28th.

As the opening film, the premiere of "Titanic" was arranged at 7:00 pm local time.

Eric participated in the opening ceremony of the film festival during the day, and after a slight exposure at the subsequent reception, he hurriedly left to join the premiere of "Titanic".

Just after 6 pm, outside the Lido Island movie palace, a long red carpet, a large number of media reporters and fans have gathered nearby, it seems to be more lively than the daytime opening ceremony.

Although most of the management inside the Firefly Group is not very optimistic about the Titanic, with the strong support of Eric, the company has invested a large amount of promotional budget for the Titanic, in order to make this premiere. The style is more popular, and everyone, including Eric, is as close as possible to the star guests who can participate in this premiere.

In addition to most of the judges of the Venice Film Festival jury and all the masters of the Titanic, including Liam Nissen, Dustin Hoffman, Pierce Brosnan, Nicholas Cage, Brigitte Fonda, Holly Hunt, Sophie Marceau, Juliet Binoche and other heavyweight Hollywood and European stars, even though many people are watching the Titanic, but these guests appeared on the red carpet. It still caused the screams of live fans and the crazy photos of media reporters.

As the host, Eric appeared with the Kasenberg and Cameron at the beginning of the red carpet. Three people passed through the red carpet. After taking photos in the media area, they simply answered a few questions and entered the movie palace to start welcoming. Come and join the guests.

"Hey, Liam, I’m glad you can come over. I heard that the judges liked your Michael Collins very much this time and wish you good luck."

"Oh, Bridget, you are still so beautiful... Of course, if the lower film has a chance, I will definitely find you to cooperate."

"Cage, I thought you might not be able to find time."

A series of greetings, Eric just sent Nicholas Cage to the movie house, and Sophie Marceau, who was dressed in a black long skirt, walked over. Sophie had almost no change compared with a few years ago. A soft black hair, like a water, a delicate face, and a very comfortable smile.

"Hey, Sophie, I haven't seen you for a long time," Eric stepped forward and put out his hands and photographed "Brave Heart." Although Sophie took several roles in Hollywood, the two did not see each other again. This time, Eric also just tentatively called in the past. I thought that there was no contact for a long time, and the other party would refuse. I didn't expect Sophie to agree.

Gently hugged with Eric, Sophie let go of him, but his face was a touch of dissatisfaction: "Eric, I almost didn't want to pay attention to you."

"Oh, I can know why?" Eric pretended to be a frightened look.

Sophie glanced at him and said, "Do you remember what you promised me?"

Eric deliberately revealed a puzzled expression, seeing the girl wrinkled her nose in anger, and quickly said: "Well, I certainly remember, the girl, but I am sorry, Sophie, the production strategy of the 007 series is very Big adjustment, this sequel does not have the role of a villain, so you can only wait until the next one."

"Well, look at the fact that you still remember this thing, I forgive you," Sophie waved at him and immediately smiled: "I originally thought that you were all for the woman. I will forget the ghosts."

"Oh, it’s sad that you think so," Eric said in a wounded manner. "But, well, this is actually my fault. I forgot to inform you in advance, so give me How about an opportunity to apologize?"

"I am curious about how you apologize," Sophie glanced at him with a sigh of relief. "The world's richest man, no sincerity can't do it."

“No problem,” Eric said cheerfully. “I bought the Eiffel Tower tomorrow and sent it to your home.”

Sophie looked aside: "I don't want second-hand goods."

"Well, then build a new one in your yard."

"Oh," Sophie laughed happily. When he saw several guests at the entrance, he no longer joked and waved at Eric: "You continue to greet the guests, I am advanced."

Eric nodded and said: "I have time to eat together."

Sophie nodded and said, "Well, as long as you have time, I know that you are a busy person."

"For the beauty of you, I can take time out of my busy schedule."

"Oh, rhetoric," Sophie smiled and slammed down on Eric. He didn't say anything, turned and walked in.

Eric regained his gaze and greeted the guests again, this time with two fat guys, Harvey Weinstein and Bob Weinstein.

The "Shakespeare Love Story" starring Daniel Day Lewis and Julia has been smashed. At this time, post-production work is underway. This film is mainly for Oscar and has nothing to do with this Venice Film Festival.

However, as a prize-winning professional, Miramax will definitely not miss the Venice Film Festival. This time, the film is called "Crazy Years". It is a biographer of American street painting artists. The actor Kass is very powerful. Including David Bowie, Dennis Cooper, William Dafoe, Gary Oldman and many other Hollywood stars.

Although the Titanic is the opening film, it is a purely screening movie. It does not participate in any competition for the Venice Film Festival. Therefore, many big coffees who come to participate in the competition have also thrown away the scruples to come to the show, the Weinstein brothers are in this way.

I chatted with Harvey Weinstein and welcomed a few more guests. The time has already flown to seven o'clock.

Eric entered the auditorium, Cameron and Leonardo and several other masters made a simple speech, the film's screening officially began.

The lights in the auditorium were dark, Eric turned his attention to the big screen, and Cameron quickly turned out from the background and sat beside him.

After all, it was the first public appearance of the Titanic. Although it was quite easy on the surface, Eric noticed that Cameron held the details of the armrest tightly.

"Hey, Jim, relax a bit, I guess everyone will definitely like this movie."

"I hope," Cameron muttered a low voice, then turned to look at Eric and raised some voices. "In any case, Eric, thank you."

Eric nodded slightly, didn't say anything, just patted on Cameron's shoulder.

In the auditorium, with the screen on the big screen lit up, 300 invited guests, journalists and fans all locked their attention on the big screen. Everyone wanted to see it. This unprecedented cost What is the $210 million super blockbuster?

However, the opening of the deep sea treasure tragedy, but most people are somewhat disappointed.

It seems that there is nothing special about it.

This slightly disappointing mood has been maintained until the age of Rose, the recollection of the picture, when the Titanic giant figure appeared in the British harbour pier, and the young Rose of Richelle Vichy appeared stunningly. The disappointment of the audience was slightly relieved, and the insiders who are familiar with the filming process are even more sighed by their hearts. This highly restored picture is really a weapon of burning money. However, they are also inevitably underestimated: Is it really necessary to create such a wasteful scene for a movie?

As the plot progresses, a long and small paving, even if there is a scene in the film where Jack and Rose stand in the bow, anyone who sees it will feel like a dreamlike image, and it is difficult to stop many media and filmmakers. The heart secretly made the positioning of this film, a vulgar love story of a princess and a groom.

Therefore, although the film began to open the tear mode frequently in the second half of the film, for many media reporters and filmmakers in the industry, this film has not been too bright except for some special effects, even until the ending song "I The heart is eternal, and the songs of the heavenly voice are remembered. Some of the talents suddenly feel that it is estimated that the whole movie is the most attractive.

In fact, Eric has always paid attention to the reaction of the audience in the auditorium. It is mainly a small group of lucky ordinary audiences. When they noticed that the two girls in the left rear were at the final screening of Jack and Ross, they held together unabashedly. When I was sobbing, Eric probably put it down. The main audience for this film is the young people. The marketing plan that Firefly has developed for Titanic is mainly for this group of people. Eric is not too worried about the opinion of the film critics. As long as the media is not a one-sided bad review, the Titanic has the opportunity to create a miracle that has happened in the original time and space.

When the ending song ended, the lights in the auditorium lit up, and the applause sounded loudly in the room. It was not too deserted, but it was not too warm. Many people even whispered something to their companions when they applauded.

The audience began to scatter, and Eric waved to the nearby assistant Peter Ritchie. "I forgot one thing in advance. Is there a questionnaire for the audience of ordinary fans?"

Peter Ritchie shook his head and said: "No, Mr. Williams, including tonight, and tomorrow's three screenings, the tickets are mainly for media reporters and film critics. For ordinary fans, only 50 gifts are given through the event. ”

Only fifty ordinary viewers can understand the issue department without arranging a questionnaire.

"Titanic" arranged only four exhibitions at the Venice Film Festival. Because a large number of media people from all over the world came, the tickets for these four exhibitions could be said to be in short supply, and the tickets for ordinary audiences were less pitiful.

Only four exhibitions are arranged, mainly to screen and compress the viewing objects as much as possible, so that the fireflies can carry out the post-publicity operation. After all, it is a super-large investment of more than 200 million US dollars. Be careful not to make a big mistake. Eric will have confidence again. There is no idea to expand the screening of the film.

"50 out of 50," thought, Eric said: "Tonight, you can arrange it, no matter how many ordinary fans left in the show tomorrow, I will see these people the day after tomorrow. Questionnaire form."

Peter Ritchie didn't ask anything any more, nodded and hurriedly turned away.

Kasenberg, Cameron and some others stood not far away, see Eric and the assistants talk about things before they came together, Kasenberg said: "Eric, let's go to the ballroom, Everyone is waiting there."

Eric nodded, and as the people left, they rushed to the venue where the crew specially hosted the cocktail party.

In the banquet hall of the Lido Island Hotel, Eric shuttled through the crowd, greeted the guests one by one, chatted freely, and socialized for half an hour before leaving to escape to the terrace outside the banquet hall. It is ventilated.

Here is the second floor of the hotel, facing the sea, and looking further into the distance, it is the brightly lit main city of Venice.

There was already a man on the terrace, wearing a long black dress with a glass of red wine in his hand, leaning against the railing and quietly looking at the distant sky.

Eric walked over and leaned on the railing to look at Sophie's side face. He smiled and said: "The beautiful woman is alone, and no one is talking. It is too violent."

Sophie smiled, her face was a little stubborn, whispered: "Eric, you are the fifth one, and I am hesitant, do you want to be the fifth one to be driven away by me."

In the faint light, Eric noticed that Sufi’s expression was obviously a bit lonely, and asked: “Why is it suddenly unhappy?”