Chapter 476： Confidence and doubt

This is the movie with the highest investment in Relativity Entertainment and the first major production of Relativity Entertainment in its true sense. "Pirates of the Caribbean" is related to the future development of the entire group company.

A grand premiere kicked off at the Kodak Theater.

Ronan once experienced another "Pirates of the Caribbean", Disney put the premiere at the California Disneyland, in order to realize the interaction between the film and the amusement park theme project.

At that time, Disney was not optimistic about this pirate movie. The initial publicity resources invested were far less than the current Embassy Pictures. Even Disney’s head, Michael Eisner, only regarded "Pirates of the Caribbean" as a Disneyland amusement project. Promo.

But in the hands of Relativity Entertainment, "Pirates of the Caribbean" is the most important project. The budget for the announcement is as high as 100 million US dollars, and it can be added at any time.

The grand premiere kicked off from the west of the sun. A celebrity walked on the red carpet. Even Will Smith and Tom Cruise who were not in Los Angeles rushed back, specifically for Luo. South come to cheer.

The senior executives of Relativity Entertainment and all its subsidiaries are basically there, and they seem to want to collectively witness the success of the company's first top production project.

"The Call of the Pirate" also awakened many people's memories of the pirate movie, and a large number of fans gathered at the premiere.

Where there are stars, there is never a shortage of entertainment reporters. Hundreds of media reporters and photographers fill the media area. Although it is not as spectacular as the Oscars, it is not worse than the premiere of any major production.

In the media area, Arenas from the "Hollywood Reporter" watched the Latin queen Shakira walk on the red carpet, and said to his colleagues next to him: "It's so powerful."

"Los Angeles Times" entertainment reporter McNair said: "For this premiere alone, Embassy Pictures spent $00 million. I have a friend who works in Embassy Pictures. It is said that as of last week, this film is being promoted. Marketing expenses have been close to 80 million US dollars."

The premieres of "X-Men 2" and "The Matrix 2" also invested so much money, but these two films are after all the sequels of the hit movies.

He couldn't help but admire: "Don't look at Relativity Entertainment as a second-tier company, it's really rich."

Arenas sneered and said: "It's no one to dare to invest so much money on a pirate movie. Once the movie fails, will Relativity Entertainment go bankrupt?"

"Are you not optimistic?" Of course McNair could understand the mockery in this sentence.

Arenas did not answer, but asked: "Do you think a pirate movie can succeed?"

McNair was silent, because the answer was self-evident, few people were optimistic about this "Pirates of the Caribbean".

"Look! Ronan Anderson is here!" McNair reminded: "The boss of Relativity Entertainment is here. It is said that he initiated this movie project!"

Seeing that Ronan Anderson was about to enter the media area, Arenas turned on the recorder and drilled forward, ready to interview the producer who dared to invest heavily in making pirate movies.

Ronan walked quickly across the red carpet and saw the posters of Johnny Depp, Christian Bell and Keira Knightley in the hands of many fans.

Due to the signing of the relevant contract, as long as Shahai Entertainment launches a sequel, the return of the three will not be a problem.

And they also want to star in a sequel movie.

For star actors, if they want to make a lot of money, a sequel movie or something is actually the best and least risky choice.

This is a very realistic situation. Although Christian Bell and Keira Knightley are somewhat famous, they are definitely poor among Hollywood stars. Johnny Depp is in better condition, but not particularly rich. Kind of.

"Pirates of the Caribbean" is a big hit, and if Shahai Entertainment wants to make a sequel, it is impossible for the protagonist to change without a last resort.

Those who have played more sequels and want to jump out are basically people who have made a lot of money.

For the sake of publicity of the film, Ronan also prepared to go into battle in person and walked into the media interview area.

Answering a few routine questions, a reporter with a "Hollywood Reporter" badge asked loudly: "Ronan, do you think "Pirates of the Caribbean" can succeed?"

"Of course it will succeed!" How could Ronan doubt his own company's movies at this time, let alone he is very confident, even if he does not have confidence, he must bite the bullet and say success. He asked back: "Have you seen the trailer? Don't you think the film is whimsical, full of incredible imagination and creativity? The intoxicating scenery of the Caribbean Sea, the endless amorous feelings of Port St. Vincent, the pride of the Black Pearl breaking the wind and the waves, the sea is as wide as the ocean. Tune..."

Ronan seemed particularly confident: "I think this film has all the factors that make it a commercial film. It won't work if it doesn't sell well."

Regardless of whether or not he will be slapped in the face, he must not say dejected words now.

The red carpet ceremony is still going on. In the VIP room of the Kodak Theater, Robert Iger, like George Clint and Garcia Rodriguez, is welcoming all guests as hosts.

Robert Iger just left the place where Tom Cruise and Will Smith were, and saw his former boss.

Michael Eisner came to Robert Iger and said with a smile: "Hello, Bob, it's been a long time."

Robert Iger smiled charmingly: "Mr. Eisner, you are welcome to come to the premiere."

"How about your work in Relativity Entertainment?" Michael Eisner asked as if he was an old friend with concern: "Is it going well?"

Robert Iger politely replied: "Everything is fine."

Michael Eisner said again: "If it doesn't go well, you can come back again. I welcome you anytime."

Robert Iger smiled like a Mickey Mouse: "Thank you. Mr. Eisner, thank you very much for taking care of me."

As for returning to Walt Disney, there is no need to think about it. I am the chief operating officer who is in control of entertainment compared to entertainment. Can Disney provide a similar career? Do you jump back to lower your position? Isn't that a joke?

Michael Eisner smiled and said, "Bob, I have a question."

"Please speak." Robert Iger has maintained an extremely respectful attitude towards his old boss.

"I don't know what Ronan Anderson thought about." Michael Eisner said lightly: "Why did you want to make such a movie with the same name as Disneyland Amusement Project? Does he have an opinion on Disney?"

Robert Iger said: "How could Ronan have an opinion on Disney? The story of this movie is about the adventures of pirates in the Caribbean. The title and theme must match."

Michael Eisner said: "This film failed? Will it affect Disneyland?"

Robert Iger has a relatively mild personality. Even when he heard such words, his expression did not change. He said: "The movies of Relativity Entertainment and Disney's amusement projects are independent commercial products. I believe no one will associate it with this."

He also knows that many people are not optimistic about "Pirates of the Caribbean", but as a company executive, he must have confidence in his own movies.

Besides, the procedures of "Pirates of the Caribbean" are in compliance with laws and industry regulations and did not infringe any legal rights of Disney.

Ronan entered the VIP room at this time and greeted every guest who came over. As for Michael Eisner who came to congratulate him, just listen to some words.

He is not worried that Michael Eisner or Disney will target "Pirates of the Caribbean" and Relativity Entertainment. Disney has many internal contradictions. As long as it doesn't take the initiative to provoke Disney, Disney doesn't have the energy to take care of outside affairs.

As for the success or failure of the film, it will not be known until it is released.

Entering the theater, director Gore Wibinski sat next to Ronan.

"I just heard a lot of voices." Gore Wibinski was a little worried: "They are not optimistic about our film, they all say "Pirates of the Caribbean" is lost."

Ronan is very calm: "Gore, we all know how good this film you made is, don't we?"

Gore Wibinski smiled embarrassedly: "I have been said too much, and my mentality has also been affected."

Ronan vowed to say: "Not only will this film succeed we will continue to shoot sequels."

Gore Wibinski was distracted by the sequel and said: "I have read the script of the sequel. It has a very grand world view and storyline."

Ronan thought for a while and decided to ventilate Gore Wibinski first: "As long as "The Curse of the Black Pearl" succeeds, I plan to use the method of set shooting for the next two sequels and shoot them all at once."

Gore Wibinski was silent for a while, and said, "Yes, I have no opinion."

But for the sequel to be filmed, the first one must be successful.

As a director, Gore Wibinski has always been confident in his films, but people are always affected by the surrounding environment. Recently, there are too many voices to watch "Pirates of the Caribbean", even with Gore Wibinski. His confidence was also shaken.

"Hello, Mr. Anderson." Christian Bale came over.

Ronan nodded first, then stood up and shook his hand: "Hello, Bell." He patted Christian Bell's arm lightly: "The dress is nice, it highlights the figure."

Christian Bale couldn't help but laugh, and said: "Two consecutive action movies, practiced a bit hard, and all the muscles are out."

Ronan said: "Little blacksmith Will Turner and Batman Bruce Wayne are the pinnacles that ordinary people can reach, and your strength is the most suitable."

As the screening time approached, a large number of movie fans also poured into the theater.

Although the pirate film has fallen, thanks to the high-investment, large-area and full-coverage promotion, a huge number of fans have noticed the film "Pirates of the Caribbean", and the premiere theater is full.

These fans will soon begin a magical and happy pirate journey.

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