Chapter 633： Bullish

On Tuesday, the premiere of "Around the World in Eighty Days" was held at the Hollywood Theater in Los Angeles, but the production of this film invested as much as 110 million US dollars, and the premiere was somewhat shabby.

Jack Chen walked slowly toward the theater after accepting the interview, and the agent followed from behind.

"The investment in this film is also more than 100 million US dollars." Jack Chen is very dissatisfied: "What exactly does Disney want to do?"

The agent whispered: "Disney is not optimistic about the film in five rounds of internal screenings. Due to the low internal rating, in terms of publicity, the chairman of Disney, Michael Eisner, who advocated the promotion of this project, was met by other people within Disney. The blame of a force."

Jack-Chen changed to Cantonese: "These shit..."

I thought that what Disney had thrown out was a piece of cake, but now I can see that this is clearly a pit.

Cooperating with this kind of internally unstable company is really a shame!

Jack-Chen sighed helplessly, knowing that his situation in Hollywood is about to take a turn for the worse.

On the platform on the second floor of the premiere theater, the elderly Roy Disney watched the crowded and lively premiere and found the live-action production director Tony Close.

In recent years, Disney has rarely seen outstanding movies.

Roy Disney believes that this has something to do with Michael Eisner's nepotism. Since Tony Close took the top position in Disney's live-action production department in 2000, the performance of the live-action production department has been appalling.

Originally, Disney had partners like Jerry Bruckheimer, but Jerry Bruckheimer could not save Disney’s live-action movies.

From 2000 to the present, if you look carefully, any Disney staff should feel sad.

Since Disney entered the new century, the most profitable movie produced by this film turned out to be "The Princess Diary"...

Tony Close is just a mediocre!

Of course, Roy Disney will not know that the most successful live-action movie since Disney's new century does not belong to them anymore.

Someone came over.

Roy Disney didn't look back and asked: "Patrick, is Michael Eisner here?"

"No." Patrick Disney said: "I got the exact news that Michael Eisner will not come."

Roy Disney nodded slowly and said, "I am not responsible for the projects I promote!"

Patrick Disney answered: "Father, we should hold him accountable."

Roy Disney waved his hand: "Not yet time."

Patrick Disney added: "If this continues, Disney's film department will be over."

"No." Roy-Disney sees it more clearly: "Disney still has the foundation, we can only wait for the most suitable opportunity."

Although Patrick Disney is not too young, he doesn't have the composure of Roy Disney, and said anxiously: "The last two boards of directors, we have three key positions in the staff, were replaced by Michael Eisner..."

Roy Disney waved his hand again: "We are at a disadvantage. Temporary patience is necessary. Now Disney's performance is not good. The stronger Michael Eisner, the more dissatisfied shareholders will be. As long as the timing is right, we can push behind. A handful."

"I understand, father, I understand all of these." Patrick-Disney said: "But Disney is our Disney after all."

Roy Disney slowly said: "Disney is no longer our Disney. Only in this way can it become the Disney we control."

Patrick-Disney was silent.

Roy Disney said: "Of course we can't let Disney collapse. You are now the head of the DVD distribution department. According to my plan, launch the platinum version of the plan, and make some achievements for shareholders to see."

Patrick Disney responded: "I will work hard."

Roy Disney sighed slightly. Disney has been doing its best for the past few years.

The so-called platinum version plan is also a plan to eat the money. The DVD department will select ten classic animation films including "The Lion King", "Beauty and the Beast", "Aladdin" and "The Little Mermaid" to enter the platinum collection plan. A new collector's edition DVD is released.

In order to attract customers, this series of DVDs will be released for a limited time and will be out of print after the deadline.

Of course, only this version is out of print. It is not difficult to release the gold version or other versions of DVD in the future.

Patrick Disney asked again: "Around the World in Eighty Days, shall we let it go?"

Roy Disney said: "Now that the box office of the film has not come out, all predictions are not the final result. I will wait until the box office comes out." He cast his eyes to the outside of the theater again: "Tony Close promoted "King Arthur". The response is not good?"

"Yes." Patrick Disney said.

Roy Disney turned around, walked towards the exit on the second floor, waited for Patrick Disney to follow up, and said, "Be patient, "King Arthur" has a higher investment."

Patrick Disney understands that with Michael Eisner, a piece of "Around the World in Eighty Days" may not be able to do Tony Kross, but what about a higher investment of "King Arthur"?

However, he also has doubts. "King Arthur" is the work of Jerry Bruckheimer. Could Jerry Bruckheimer also miss the big production?

The premiere of "Interstellar Legend" was placed on the second day of "Around the World in Eighty Days".

Van Diesel was the most watched person at the premiere.

The bald star's super self-confidence, as well as the shit-like style, gradually spread in Hollywood.

"This weekend, four large-scale painting movies." The agent sat with him in the theater, a little worried: ""Around the Earth in Eighty Days", Disney has given up, the most competitive are "Garfield" and "The Wedding Proud""

Van Diesel has served as a producer in "Interstellar Legends" and "Xtreme Agents". He has opened his horizons and has considerable producer skills. He said: "You are not right! "Garfield" There is not much overlap with the audience of "Interstellar Legends". On the contrary, larger comedies have the same audience. Our competitor is actually only "The Wedding Proud"."

The agent is obviously lacking in confidence: "The producer of "The Wedding Pride" is Ronan Anderson!"

Van Diesel has a fascinating self-confidence: "Hehe...The producer of "Interstellar Legend" is still Van Diesel!"

This is totally funny when others say it, but it fits Van Diesel's character very well.

The agent was speechless and could only remind: "How did Ronan Anderson's audition of Shahai Entertainment invite you to consider?"

"Did they contact you again?" Van Diesel asked.

The agent nodded: "Call me once."

"Want me to return to "Fast and Furious", it seems that they also know that they can't play without Dominic Torreto." Van Diesel's bullishness almost broke through the roof of the theater: "You reply to them, Let me return to the "Fast and Furious" series, but I have the conditions. First, I do not accept the audition, I am the absolute protagonist, how can it be auditioned? Second, the plot direction must listen to my suggestions! Third, I ask to act The producer, the real producer after Ronan Anderson! Fourth, I need to bring money into the group."

The agent is not surprised, because Van Diesel did just that in the last two "Xtreme Agents" and "Interstellar Legends."

"Okay." The agent answered.

Van Diesel suddenly said: "Wait for a few days, and then I will reply next week." He looked at the big screen that was gradually lit up: "You said that the opening box office of "Interstellar Legend" can beat Ronan Anderson. "Wedding Proud", can we ask for more pay and more power?"

The broker didn't answer the call, and it was clear that his client was a person with strong self-confidence and explosiveness.

On Thursday, the premiere of "The Wedding Pride" was held on time in New York.

Walking through the red carpet, Ronan specifically accepted an interview with a TV reporter.

A reporter from NBC asked: "Mr. Anderson, why do your films always succeed? Is there a secret?"

Ronan seemed particularly calm: “Because I always look at film projects from the perspective of a businessman, not an artist, I always adhere to the audience’s needs as the principle of production. Before launching a film project, I will put myself in the audience. From the angle of view, the rules are formulated as the first viewer of the film-I always ask myself first, would I want to watch it? If I don't even want to watch it, the chances of this film failing are relatively high."

Rachel McAdams, who had already become famous by "Mean Girl", passed by, just hearing Ronan's words and thought it was too correct.

"That's a very good point." Rachel McAdams whispered to herself: "If I film for critics, I still have to live in a small apartment in Hollywood."

Ronan walked into the theater Connie followed and said in a low voice, "The schedule for "Fahrenheit 911" has been confirmed, just two weeks from now."

"I see." Ronan didn't care much.

After Michael Moore's documentary got Palme d'Or, he found a North American publisher unsurprisingly. Although major companies still had doubts and were unwilling to risk publishing "Fahrenheit 911", Lionsgate finally stood. He came out and became the North American publisher of Fahrenheit 911.

As soon as he entered the theater, Bradley Cooper came over and greeted Ronan respectfully. It was best to ask carefully: "Mr. Anderson, I signed a number of film contracts with Shahai Entertainment. Later... …"

Ronan patted his shoulder lightly: "Don't worry, Shahai Entertainment will talk to you about new movies soon."

Bradley Cooper breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Okay, okay."

Ronan didn't say much, if this film is successful, "The Hangover" will naturally be put on the production schedule of Shahai Entertainment.