Chapter 185： total darkness

Every weekend in the summer file is the most competitive schedule. Between each of the films that face each other, you can’t wait to see the bayonet. The same is true of "The Bridge of Madison County" and "Saving Private Ryan", but even if the former gathers two majors The acting school premiered strongly, and the latter is already the second weekend, and no one is still optimistic about "The Bridge of Madison County".

Don't talk about the film itself, just talk about the director and actors.

Clint Eastwood’s films are never known for commercials. Meryl Streep’s acting is really good, but the box office appeal is very limited.

There is no suspense at all in the battle between the two sides at the box office and the audience.

Over the three days of the weekend, "Covered Bridge Last Dream" won the first week box office of $10.51 million in 1805 theaters in North America, successfully suppressing $2.68 million in "Brave Heart" and $8.25 million in "Die Hard 3" , Got the second place in the box office rankings, and standing at the first place was "Saving Private Ryan" which was beyond reach and could not be shaken.

Duke's film won the second weekly box office championship with 2,865 theaters and a $38.95 million result!

Counting the 9.87 million US dollars last Thursday, the North American box office of the film has reached 149.93 million US dollars, breaking 150 million US dollars, which is close to ￡≌.

"tell me!"

In the luxurious ward of a Los Angeles hospital, an old man shouted angrily, "What is the cumulative box office of my new movie!"

"Sean, calm down!"

As a publicist and friend, Jack loudly reminded Sean Connery who was lying on the hospital bed, "This is not good for your recovery!"

Hearing this, Sean Connery's eyes flashed resentment, and he squeezed a word from his teeth, "Tell me. Jack!"

After hesitating, Jack still said, "Brave Heart has accumulated 13.57 million US dollars in North America."

$13.97 million? $149.93 million? How big is the gap between the two? The new work that I am looking forward to turning over is so finished?

Sean Connery took a few deep breaths in succession before suppressing another wrath in his heart. His new work with Mel Gibson seemed to be difficult to recover from the box office. From a market perspective, "Brave Heart" has failed.

It's all that bastard! It's all the **** named Duke Rosenberg!

In an instant, Sean Connery connected the film’s failure to the competition. If it weren’t for Duke Rosenberg, the schedules of the two films would collide? If not for Duke Rosenberg, the filming of the crew would be delayed? If it weren't for Duke Rosenberg, the production cost would eventually increase to $60 million? If it weren't for Duke Rosenberg, his legs...

I saw the right leg that was wrapped in gauze and could not move at all. All of Sean Connery’s anger suddenly disappeared. According to the diagnosis of many doctors, at his age, even the most optimistic recovery, after healed from his leg injury, he could not use too much force, and he could not afford to walk for a long time!

This means that he has essentially bid farewell to his career as an actor and farewell to Hollywood!

Even if he is as arrogant as him, now he has to admit one thing. Losing the image of a gentleman carefully packaged by caa, he is actually nothing. Even if they insist on acting in the future, how many crews in Hollywood are willing to take the risk of using such injured elderly actors?

He has only one way to retire!

Sean Connery’s heart is getting colder and colder, not only because of the defeat of the competition, but also the attitude of his brokerage company. Since Martin Bob came once, no one from caa has visited again. he. He has completely forgotten this worthless person.

The most shameless thing is that when CAA's press spokesperson was interviewed by the media, he even said that he would always keep his office in CAA!

It's a group of decent bastards, even if they have no value, don't forget to use him for publicity!

Compared to Duke. Sean Connery felt that the caa who had betrayed him was even more hateful!

Everything... everything is over... Sean Connery only felt the darkness in front of him and couldn't see where the future was.

After ending New York’s publicity, the crew will be on holiday. After regrouping, they will go to Europe to start the European publicity journey of the film. "Saving Private Ryan" will land in Europe. Before that, the crew will go to Normandy, and many Europeans The country’s dignitaries and the royal family participated in the commemoration of the Normandy Landing Day together.

"This is our new home?"

Following her mother back to her newly purchased home in the Upper East Side, Duke looked at the two-story villa curiously, "It looks pretty good."

"Go and see for yourself, your room is upstairs."

Mrs. Leah said, and went to do her own business. Duke went up the stairs, turned around on the second floor, then opened a glass door, walked to the terrace with a small garden, and stood by the fence and looked out. In the distance, I could faintly see the shadow of Manhattan, carefully distinguished the tallest buildings, and walked into my room.

The decoration of the room was basically based on his room in Santa Monica. After opening the closet, it was already covered with clothes, as expected. Duke found out the house clothes, took a shower in the bathroom, and changed it. Back downstairs.

My mother has prepared dinner. Although it is extremely simple, the atmosphere of dining at home is definitely unmatched by other places.

"Have you negotiated the contract with the Lauder Group?" Mother asked with concern.

Duke nodded and swallowed the spaghetti in his mouth. "Nancy finished talking last month. I have signed the contract. Now I am considering a suitable advertising plot. Filming will not start until September."

"Don't conceive advertisements with the whimsical ideas when treating movies." Mrs. Leah reminded Duke, "Advertising must consider public acceptance. If you put forward some unreliable and inconsistent ideas with mainstream aesthetics, like when you were a child, Advertising is bound to fail."

"I understand, mother."

Hearing this, Duke naturally remembered some stupid things he had done in the past. He had used so-called future advertising ideas to show to his mother, but none of them passed Santa Fea's review. The reason is very simple and does not conform to the mainstream at the time. Aesthetic.

For the advertisement for the Lauder Group's Youth Dew, Duke will certainly not be stupid enough to apply future examples, two thousand years ago and two thousand years later. It belongs to two eras.

After spending a day in New York, Duke joined the crew and flew to France.

During the period, he also received another message, from a film agency in a country on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, wanting to introduce his film. The first recommended by Warner Bros was "Independence Day", which was popular all over the world and screened in some remote areas. However, it was rejected due to ideological issues. The first film chosen by the other party was "Brave Death Island". Ryan is also very interested.

When the news came, Duke couldn't help but remember the rumors. Could it be that there is indeed a high-level person on the other side who is a fan of Nicholas Cage?

Of course, he looked at the news and put it aside. Although the opposite market is vast, even in the past ten years. It is not worth paying attention to.

The big six of Hollywood will naturally do things like opening up the market, and there is no need for a film director to bother.

On June 6, the small town of Ouistre in northern France became the focus of attention of the whole world, because on the 50th anniversary of the victory of World War II, dignitaries and celebrities from all over the world gathered on the Sword Beach of Ouistre to attend the commemorative activities.

"That's the French President, that's the British Prime Minister. That's the German Chancellor..."

Standing in the viewing area on the beach, Tina Fei whispered to Duke the identities of the dignitaries not far in front. Not only these managers who control the destiny of a country, but also European monarchs and their royal families such as Queen Elizabeth II of England, Queen Margaret II of Denmark, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, etc. Members.

These talents are the protagonists of the event and have attracted most of the media's attention. The "Saving Private Ryan" crew appeared here, no different from the previous time, all for publicity.

Although there is little media attention. However, the camera footage of Time Warner and News Corporation’s TV stations and media reporters in Europe has been following the crew in activities. The news of such a film and such a crew on the landing day in Normandy can also attract many European audiences. note.

And the film hit the box office in North America. It also allowed the two group companies to see enough profit prospects. They showed a deep foundation and a strong influence of capital across the political and business circles. Not only did they put the European premiere of "Saving Private Ryan" on tonight The small town of Uistre also invited some European royal family members and dignitaries to attend.

The theme of "Saving Private Ryan" is also an important condition for attracting these people to participate. Supporting such a film is also a manifestation of political correctness.

The screening of the film was held in a small local theater. In addition to politicians and celebrities, the crew also invited a large number of veterans of World War II.

In short, there is only one principle-in this special period of time, how can it gain public attention, the crew will do it.

Needless to say such a premiere, media attention is of course indispensable. After the press conference at the end of the premiere, the crew also held a formal reception dinner in a nearby hotel in accordance with political conventions.

The most noticed in the crew is Tom Hanks. This double Oscar actor is the key target of celebrities, especially members of the royal family. Today’s European royal family is no different from Hollywood stars to some extent. Since the 1950s and 1960s, the two circles have been in contact, and they can also find the language of communication.

There are also many people who pay attention to Duke. Although the princes, princesses, and princes are very scary to speak of each other's prominent identities, in Duke's eyes, they are not even as important as Tom Han. Kesi, naturally can treat each other with a normal heart.

After socializing with the princesses and princes, Duke found a quieter place and planned to rest for a while.

A girl next to him seemed to notice him, and after making sure that she had not admitted the wrong person, she walked over.

"Are you...Director Rosenberg?" Her English is not particularly fluent.

Duke nodded, confirmed that the other party was the guest invited by the crew, and showed a polite smile, "You can call me Duke."

"You can call me Victoria..." The girl is obviously outgoing, "I'll call me Vicki or Alice." (To be continued...)

ps: The third one! We have been stealing empty code words today, and strive for four updates tomorrow! Everyone give me some encouragement!