Chapter 482： Busiest season

Behind every war epic film is a huge investment of hundreds of millions of dollars. Together with the follow-up Oscar publicity and public relations expenses, the cost of "Gladiator" is close to 170 million U.S. dollars. Such a huge investment, It also means that there are huge difficulties for movies to achieve profitability at the box office.

War epic movies have always been weak in the sales of peripheral products. There are no advertisements, which reduces the initial sponsorship. The dolls and toys in the back are generally r-rated, and they certainly cannot face children and teenagers directly. This is the largest market.

When the North American box office of "Gladiator" reached 200 million U.S. dollars, the sales of peripheral products still remained at seven figures, which can only be said to be better than nothing.

However, after entering 2001, Jenkins Pictures opened other copyright negotiations, and the box office sales also had the cost of raising prices.

In the end, the television rights of the movie have been sold for US$25 million, the five-year DVD and video tape rights have been sold for US$30 million, and the sales profit is 20%. This totals US$55 million in revenue, plus overseas. With good box office and other subsequent income, it is no longer difficult for movies to achieve profitability.

"So, in the future, we must try to reduce the production of this type of film."

In Los Angeles in January, it was a little bit cold at night. Ryan was wearing thick pajamas and sitting on the wicker chair on the balcony. "Epic movies are destined to decline."

"When I attended Drew's party a few days ago, I heard that many companies were preparing suitable ancient war film projects after seeing the success of "Gladiator"."

Charlize Theron next to him hugged a cup of hot cocoa, curled up in a wicker chair, "Warner in particular, it is said that it intends to invest 150 million U.S. dollars to adapt the Trojan Horse Slaughter in Homer's epic into a movie again."

"Okay, dear, we don't have to worry about other companies." Ryan stretched out his hands to the South African Diamond, "Let me try. Are you heavy."

"I only gained five pounds." Charlize ignored him, pinched a slightly plump face, and said distressedly, "I strictly followed the nutritionist's plan, but the effect is not too obvious. I should reduce the amount of exercise. Go to sleep when you finish eating."

"So. From today, we'd better sleep in separate rooms." She said rather helplessly.

"This is too cruel." Ryan seemed even more helpless, spreading his hands, "Don't you think our exercise every night can promote your appetite more?"

Charlize did not answer the conversation and drank the remaining hot cocoa. Stand up and walk towards the bedroom, "I'm going to rest, shall we?"

"Are you going first?" Ryan waved his hand, "Honey, you are so attractive to me, I can't help lying down together."

Some things are destined to be unchangeable when getting along. Ryan will try his best to make her feel happy and happy. Beautiful love words and language of praise are undoubtedly a good way to enhance feelings.

Watching Charlize walk into the room with a bright smile, Ryan looked to the east unconsciously. A little closer is the former home. It is said that Nicole has returned and is going to Australia to shoot a new movie, regardless of the follow-up How to develop, the two can only maintain a tacit understanding. Exist as a passerby.

The farther place he couldn't see was New York. Harvard started a new vacation. Natalie returned to the Big Apple. Because she kept a regular contact every week, the Long Island girl was much more cheerful than before. Natalie is coming back.

Slowly walked to the balcony. Ryan held on to the guardrail, his eyes raised slightly, and the dark night sky was dotted with stars. I don't know which one can see Nicole and Natalie. Which one can tell themselves what they are thinking.

A familiar breath came from behind, his slender arms hugged his waist, and his soft body pressed tightly on his back.

Ryan didn't speak, and Charlize was also silent, because there are some things that don't need to be said, just keeping a tacit understanding is enough.

After a long time, Ryan turned around and kissed her forehead. The South African Diamond returned a bright smile. He kissed from her forehead all the way, and finally landed on the blushing lips, with four petals entangled in the lips. Together, gently sucking, and gradually turning from gentle to wild, the light kiss finally evolved into a French wet kiss.

"Charlie, tell me you won't leave me in the future, will you?" Ryan stared into her eyes tightly.

"Yes, I will not leave." Charlize said in his heart that only idiots would leave their current position, "No matter what happens, I will stay with you."

After speaking, South Africa Diamond's eyes flashed, and the opposite was a very smart person. The earlier you thought about it, the better.

Hugging the slender and soft body, Ryan walked into the bedroom, put her down gently, and then lay on one side, with their heads pressed against their heads, as if they were naughty children who hadn't grown up, speaking intimate words , Occasionally gently brushing each other's most sensitive parts, and then cleverly fleeing before causing each other to tremble.

Sometimes, this kind of gentleness is better than the most direct affection.

Under Charlize's intentional guidance, the conversation turned to the past, and the past that she didn't know much about came out one by one.

"Before I was ten, I had a happy family. Mom and Dad treated me very well."

Unknowingly, Charlize got into Ryan’s arms, those bright eyes gleaming with sadness, "Later, everything changed. My father's career was not going well and he became addicted to alcohol. Every time he got drunk, Will be to the mother..."

She paused for a while, and slowly bit her lip.

These things were revealed by the media as early as when Charlize became famous, and Ryan knew it too. He grabbed the trembling body in his arms.

"My dear, it's all over." He kissed the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Ryan, is it okay to listen to me?" Charlize suddenly opened his eyes and stared at him seriously, "I know these things have been hyped up in the media, but I want to tell you personally, I must tell Listen, I don’t want us to have any misunderstandings in the future."

Nodding lightly, Ryan motioned her to continue.

"This situation lasted until the age of fifteen. My mother and I put up with it in 1991." Charlize closed his eyes again, as if not wanting to see the other side of the world, the real and cruel side, "June 1991. On the 21st, I will never forget that day."

"Father was drunk, and not only did he once again violently abuse his mother, after going crazy, he still wanted to...and also to..."

After hesitating for a while, the word finally squeezed out between her teeth, "I want to **** me! My mother desperately protected me and led me into the room. He made a noise outside the door, and finally smashed it open. The door, and...then Mom shot him, and he fell in front of me bleeding."

"Although the court finally ruled that my mother was in self-defense and exempted from being held accountable, we never wanted to stay in South Africa anymore, so I went to Europe and became a model." She opened her eyes slowly, "Then I found out. The reality of this world is terrible, some people can do incredible things in order to get ahead..."

"From now on, no one can hurt you again." Ryan kissed his forehead hard, "I will protect you, Charlie."

"Ryan, the frustration experience of modeling circles and ballet school taught me how to survive and made me more realistic. I am not just myself, but I have to protect my mother." Charlize hesitated and continued, " So I……"

"I understand, Charlie." Ryan held up her cheek and leaned in front of her own eyes. "But you love me and you will never do things that are not good for me, right?"

"Trust me, Charlie." He said again, "No one can hurt you again."

Holding her majestic body hard, her face pressed against her fiery chest, Charlize listened to the vigorous and powerful heartbeat. Her past experience made her understand that now everything is hard-won, and how many people can meet the opportunity to rise to the top. To?

As for some things, try to ignore them as much as possible. She has officially moved into Jenkins Manor and treats people around her with Ryan's character. As long as he doesn't take the initiative to leave, he will not drive himself away.

Even... even if you try harder, you might become Mrs. Jenkins.

Perhaps, after the filming of the film officially named "The Devil's Head", he can take all the contraceptive measures. Judging from Ryan's love of Taylor Swift, he should like children very much.

Ryan now naturally can't guess the idea of ​​South African diamonds, after all, women's minds are always complicated.

Hollywood after the New Year is the busiest season of the year. On Hollywood Boulevard I randomly bumped into a guy in a suit and leather shoes, maybe he is the agent of a big star, but if you want to be in the awards season Actors or singers who have gained something understand the importance of public relations in advance.

And other public relations companies whose business was extremely poor at other times have also ushered in the harvest season of the year. These companies, which are always inseparable from the big figures in Hollywood, can use a variety of options for money and guarantees to customers. Means, many of them are infinitely close to the bottom line of the college.

In fact, many people who are familiar with the rules of Oscar operation sometimes say in private that ‘no award is true and credible’, ‘everything has a price and compensation’, ‘in order to win, everything can be paid’...

However, no matter how much they say in private, when it is their turn to hope to win, their public relations enthusiasm is no less than that of anyone. The escalating public relations activities have completely changed the way the film is promoted during the awards season and become more Active and effective, it looks like a political campaign.

In this Vanity Fair game, the rules behind it are full of controversy. Movies and characters are never the only criteria. Factors such as luck, popularity, and public relations will determine the awards at the end. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point (.) to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets, and your support is my biggest motivation. For mobile phone users, please go to m.. to read. ()