v2 Chapter 476： Pen and ink to render dreams

Due to the time difference between different regions, there are also differences in the simultaneous global release of films. However, after two days of fiery screenings on Friday and Saturday, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" has triggered a phenomenal movie-watching boom all over the world. From Japan to Mexico, from Sweden to Brazil, from Russia to Australia, almost all were shocked by the courage of human beings to fight back to the death, and shocked by the majestic scene.

The media will never let go of hot events, and "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King" has also become the subject of enthusiastic comments from the media of various countries.

"Every part of the "Lord of the Rings" series is very good, and "The Return of the King" has reached the peak of a classic movie. The image of the key characters has been sublimated, the fighting scenes are more intense, and at the same time, the emotional level is deeper and moving. ."

——New Zealand Herald

"It is rare that the third part of the trilogy is the best part of the entire series. The epic conflicts, amazing battles, outstanding scenery and special effects in the film, the resolute character gave this nearly nine hours The masterpiece has a perfect ending."

——British "The Times"

"Every movie scene used by the invisible wizard Duke Rosenberg has shown us its brilliance. No filmmaker has ever had such a high goal like him...], and winning More achievements!"

——Spain "Madrid Daily"

"The Return of the King is probably the most amazing masterpiece in an epic movie. It took Duke Rosenberg seven years to create an unparalleled great work. This is not just a movie, it is a Gift, the best gift for all fans in the world!"

——Le Figaro, France

"Although "The Return of the King" tells a simple story, the shock it brings is really incomparable, especially the scenes and music, the epic battle of 10,000 people. The stories surrounding everyone in the Fellowship Expedition, follow They are moved, happy, sad... Until the end, everyone is indispensable, especially the partner who will stay with you to the end. This is a movie that gives people strength, and it is a fantasy Journey. This is a good memory."

——Japan "Asahi Shimbun"

In addition to the media, fans from overseas have received enthusiastic responses.

Vieira from France said in an interview-The Lord of the Rings trilogy series is the most inspiring, most magnificent, and deepest movie I have ever seen. It is not an exaggeration to call it an epic.

Spain's Morientes was also full of praise when facing the reporter's microphone-"The Return of the King" showed the audience the ultimate in the wonders of the movie. As fans, we are undoubtedly lucky and happy.

Milner of the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom directly attributed the film’s success to the director. He said in front of the Sky TV’s camera-Duke Rosenberg used a trilogy to show his unparalleled film talent and three films against the Lord of the Rings. Qu's deepest love, he makes great movies, and he deserves it!

Although data is a strong proof, overseas due to time difference and many other reasons. Box office statistics are difficult to release for a while, but Saturday statistics in North America are enough to show how popular "Return of the King" is.

In one day on Saturday, "The Return of the King" received $44.21 million in 4013 theaters, which once again set a single-day box office record in North America. With this figure released, all companies in Hollywood know that there is not enough in the market. In the case of strong competitors. The explosive momentum of "The Return of the King" cannot be stopped at all.

And since last year, no company has been willing to release major productions before and after "The Return of the King". No one wants to be the background picture for the final explosion of the Lord of the Rings.

The two new movies released at the same time this week are just Harbor Entertainment’s "Late Night Chill" and Ferrero Studios’ "The Wilderness". Both films have less than 500 theaters. How can they fight "The Return of the King" ?

"Let our online public relations department withdraw."

In the Walt Disney headquarters, Cook Dick called the head of the propaganda department, "turning all resources and energy to the announcement of "Finding Nemo" and "Pirates of the Caribbean."

Although Disney hacked "The Return of the King" once. The resources invested are actually not many, even with the cooperation of Michael Ovitz, they would not focus on this.

Now that the momentum of "The Return of the King" is strong enough, it is not what those small scandals and ties can stop. Disney now has no need to waste manpower and energy.

Thinking of the 44.21 million dollars. Cook Dick couldn't help but think about it. How great would it be if the single-day box office of "Finding Nemo" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" could also reach this height?

That means the North American box office in the first weekend of the film will inevitably exceed the $100 million mark!

Unfortunately, he knew that this was an impossible task. From the birth of Hollywood to the present, there has never been a non-adapted film and a sequel film with a North American box office of more than 80 million US dollars, even if it is as powerful as James Cameron and Shi Neither Steven Spielberg nor Duke Rosenberg has done this.

Can Pixar Studios and Disney Film Studios do this?

"From the release schedule in May..."

After dinner, sitting on the sofa in the living room, Ivanka holding a densely packed schedule, said to Duke, "Fast and Passion 2 released on May 23 and "Looking for "Nemo" can be called our opponent."

Duke was peeling an apple for Ivanka, did not say anything, just nodded.

Ivanka put down the form and asked curiously, "Can the masterpiece of Pixar Studio exceed 100 million in the first week?"

"Huh?" Duke looked up at her.

Standing up and walking next to Duke, Ivanka sat down and took the uncut apple in his hand. While peeling it skillfully, she said, "You value Pixar studio so much, that means that the film they produced is very strong. , So I wonder if their masterpiece will exceed 100 million in the first week."

"No!" Duke said with great certainty. "The North American film market has developed so far, and no original movie has a weekend box office of more than 100 million."

Not only now, Duke remembers clearly that in his last memory, there was no non-adapted film or sequel film in North America that could exceed $100 million in its first weekend. James Cameron, Peter Jackson and Christopher Nolan have not done this, but the box office record for the first weekend of the original movie is also from Pixar Studios, which seems to be a cartoon called "Brain Fight." In the first week, he received more than 90 million US dollars.

In fact, it's not just original movies, even non-sequels of adapted movies. There are only a few movies such as "Spider-Man" and "Alice in Wonderland" that have eliminated the series of Marvel.

The original film exceeded 100 million in the first week. Even if Duke has a special memory, he can't guarantee that he is really stronger than James Cameron or Christopher Nolan at his peak?

Even if he has been learning since he was a teenager, and has gone all the way to the present, Duke dare not say that he is better than the two great gods before.

The first song of a non-adapted film is less than 100 million yuan. Fundamentally speaking, it is not determined by the director and actors. This is the inevitable law of the market. Perhaps in the future, the ticket price will increase, the number of theaters will increase, and the box office of original films will inevitably exceed 100 million in the first week, but it is not something that can be done in three to five years.

The market has its inevitable laws of development. If a single person can change the laws of the market, it can only be said that fantasy has occurred.

"Do you eat?"

Ivanka finished cutting the apple, cut a large piece and handed it over. Duke shook his head, "I prepared this for you. You haven't moved for dinner."

"I'm losing weight." Ivanka said seriously, cut less than one-fifth of the apple, and ate it in small bites.

For women who are on a strict diet, Duke has no good way, and he kissed him lightly on his forehead and said. "Let's go around in the garden."

"Wait a minute," Ivanka looked at his watch, picked up the remote control and turned on the TV, "nbc TV has a show about your movie, I want to watch it."

"It's all flattery." Duke sat back.

Ivanka shrugged. "I don't think so, I think you deserve these. And all the praise I like to hear."

This is just one of the countless publicity plans finalized by the Lord of the Rings studio. The people involved in the show are also important members of the Duke team, Charles Rowan, who served as the production manager of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Since Ivanka wanted to watch, Duke sat here with her. Actually, there is nothing special about the interview. Like all variety shows, they follow the pre-designed text. Charles Rowan also does this. While answering some serious questions, the veteran of the film crew also talks about interesting anecdotes or secrets during the filming and production of the crew, in order to gain more attention.

The only accident happened when the program was about to end. This live interview program played a segment of a pre-interview. The interviewee was George Lucas.

This is the recognized leader of Duke's entry into Hollywood.

George Lucas’s words are generally more objective, "As we all know, all the movies in the series have the first successful first before the following sequels, but the Lord of the Rings are all three, and Duke did not leave it for himself. Any retreat, just like those ambassadors who wandered forward, it took Frodo Baggins 13 months to destroy the Lord of the Rings in the flames of the Doom Mountains, while it took Duke 15 months to finish the final shot. A lens."

"The Duke I know is confident, tenacious, and hardworking. Only a director like him can prepare this series in five years. He spent three years writing the script, two years in the early stage, and the final film length is close to nine. Hours. Just this bit of courage and determination is enough to make the rest of Hollywood feel ashamed."

"Many people say that the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is actually a victory for the film industry. This view is correct in some respects, and only today's era can provide technical possibilities for the birth of "Lord of the Rings." , Duke was able to reproduce the vast expanse of Middle-earth and his own rich imagination on the screen, but this series is definitely not as simple as special effects, because only the special effects in "The Lord of the Rings" are not used to show off skills, but The pen and ink used by Duke to render dreams!" (To be continued.)

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