v2 Chapter 572： Ski holiday

"Hey, Duke, you are slow like a snail."

With both hands on the ski poles, Scarlett Johansson slid past Duke, after a clever sharp turn, skillfully circled Duke, regardless of the oncoming cold wind, and said loudly, "You Didn’t you claim to be a sports genius, why didn’t you improve after practicing all morning?"

With the ski poles in his hand supporting the thick snow, Duke carefully maintained his balance, ignoring Scarlett Johansson's mocking language, and still advancing at a slow and steady speed.

He is talented in some sports, but not a genius in skiing. His current level can only ski a few steps on flat ground.

"You're too slow." Scarlett breathed out a sigh of relief, then circled Duke again, pointed at the crowded mid-level piste with her ski poles, and said, "I'll go over there and take a look."

"Go." Duke raised his sunglasses, nodded, and at the same time exhorted, "Don't come down too fast, pay attention to safety."

"Got it."

Scarlett waved her hand, leaving Duke with only a back view wearing a down jacket.

This is the Whistler Mountain Ski Resort in the Vancouver area of ​​Canada. After the shooting of "Iron Man", Duke did not rush to start post-production, and gave him a few months off. All the members of the crew took a vacation and also gave himself I took a vacation and sought the advice of Scarlett Johansson, and came to Canada for a winter vacation.

The geographical environment of Canada’s high latitudes and forests makes it an excellent ski resort. The long winter is the best time for ski enthusiasts from all over to come to Canada for fun, whether it is experienced experts or families who come to play. Find your own place here, especially British Columbia in the Western Rocky Mountains. The unique natural conditions make this area have a half-year snow season, and there are countless world-class ski resorts. If you consider only skiing, this area is enough to dwarf Switzerland.

Whistler Mountain Ski Resort is located in the town of Whistler, 80 miles north of Vancouver. Two connected peaks constitute an internationally renowned ski resort. Whistler has also been awarded the title of "snowcountry" for four consecutive years for owning these two peaks. Magazine selected as "North America's No. 1 Ski Resort" and "Best Ski Resort".

Only with Duke's technology, it is difficult to feel the beauty of this ski resort, he came here. More is for Scarlett, since Scarlett wants to come to ski, of course he will not refuse.

After practicing for a while, there was no obvious improvement in skiing skills. Duke simply took off his skis and walked into a small VIP lounge with a special bag next to him. He sat under the promenade with a lighted windproof stove, looking out over the cover. Snowy peaks and forests.

This ski resort is very large, with more than 100 ski trails. Including professional ski trails, intermediate ski trails and ski trails suitable for beginners. It is the ski resort with the most ski trails in Canada. The snow season starts from November every year to May of the following year. If the weather permits, there are It may be extended to August.

"Thank you."

After receiving the hot coffee from the waiter, Duke held it in his hand, and continued to admire the scenery of the Whistler Mountain ski resort, where the ski trails here have deep snow. Some of the drops are nearly vertical, and some are as delicate as champagne bubbles.

Tourists in the distance gallop on the boundless snow. Despite the agitated snow powder beating behind him, Duke looked at the silver-covered coniferous forest. The vastness and magnificence of Canada was unobstructed. Although his skiing skills were average, he felt that the cold season could also bring people a period of heat. Memories.

After sitting here for about half an hour, Scarlett Johansson also walked back with the snowboard. There was some snow on her red down jacket. After seeing Duke, Duke hurried over to take the snowboard in her hand and asked with concern. "Somersault?"

"It's okay..." Scarlett sat carelessly by the fire, took Duke's cup of coffee and drank it, then said, "I didn't pay attention on the way back. I was knocked down by someone else."

This is the case for skiing in crowded places. Being skilled does not mean that you can avoid sudden attacks from the beginners from the side and rear.

Asking the waiter to fill up two cups of coffee, Duke sat next to Scarlett Johansson and asked, "When did you learn to ski, why don't I know?"

"Have you forgotten?" Scarlett took off her thick gloves, doing the same as Duke, holding the coffee cup in both hands, "For a while, you didn't want to pay attention to me, so I had to follow my godmother around Europe. At that time Because my father and mother divorced, I was in a bad mood. My godmother often took me to some places with good scenery to relax. France and Switzerland are definitely going to go. I learned to ski in the Alps."

"It seems that I have missed a lot of critical periods for your growth." Duke sighed softly.

Scarlett pursed her lips deliberately, probably because all the actors were more emotional, and she naturally showed a little grievance, "It's good if you know."

Duke reached out and rubbed her blonde hair gently. "Not anymore."

As Duke smoothed out her golden curly hair gently, Scarlett squinted her eyes slightly, like a Persian cat.

After a short rest, the two took the cable car up the mountain again. Scarlett was obviously interested in skiing. Duke also accompany her with all his heart. During the period, Scarlett also suggested to go to the neighboring Blackcomb Mountain. There are two glaciers that do not thaw all the year round. Visitors can rent a ski car to experience the pleasure of glacier descent on the glacier.

Staying on the mountain until mid-afternoon, the two of Duke returned to the town of Whistler, not far from Vancouver. There are daily trains between the two places, but the two of them are like most people who come here on vacation. Like tourists, choose to stay in hotels in town.

Duke and Scarlett stayed at the Fairmont Castle Hotel, which is the most iconic hotel in Whistler. It looks like a castle and provides facilities such as hot spring baths and golf courses.

Although Los Angeles faxed a lot of documents, Duke was pulled by Scarlett Johansson and went to the hot spring for a while. After using the high-end buffet dinner provided by the hotel, he returned to the study room of the suite to prepare for processing. The latest work emails and fax documents.

"I'm busy with work when I'm out on vacation." Scarlett Johansson sat opposite Duke boredly, muttering complaints, "You every night..."

Duke raised his head and looked at her in a blink of an eye. Scarlett immediately covered his mouth and muttered, "Well, I shut up."

After speaking, she stood up and walked into the living room, made a cup of coffee for Duke, brought it back, and returned to the chair. She was probably really boring. Scarlett's eyes fell on the fax documents that Duke had quickly browsed. .

She asked curiously, "Can I see it?"

Duke looked at her again, then nodded gently.

Scarlett took the documents, looked around them, and a happy smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

This is a box office newsletter for "Batman: Hour of War". This film ended its overseas screening trip after the New Year. The specific box office statistics were apparently just released and faxed to Canada today, although the above numbers are more The Trilogy of the Lord of the Rings is not as good as it is, but Scarlett Johansson is an insider and it is very clear that this is not easy.

After eight months of overseas screenings, "Batman: Hour of War" received a total of $329.87 million in overseas box office.

Looking at this number, Scarlett recalled the North American box office of "Batman: Hour of War", and quickly calculated it in her mind, and quickly came up with the global box office-612.43 million US dollars!

"He succeeded again."

Scarlett looked at Duke, but did not feel the slightest surprise or surprise. Since she was ten years old, she has watched the guy on the opposite side continue to succeed and set various new box office records. She has formed a habit of all this. .

In her eyes, it would be strange if Duke's films were treated coldly by the market.

Turning over the box office briefing, Scarlett Johansson continued to browse through ten lines. This is a North American disc sales briefing of "Batman: Hour of War".

After the New Year, the simple and luxurious DVDs of "Batman: Hour of War" went on sale in North America at the same time. In the past ten days, the total sales amount has reached more than 115 million US dollars. This alone can bring terror. profit.

Scarlett also found a very special point on the report. The sales of "Batman: Hour of War" DVDs, Amazon and eBay accounted for almost one-third of the sales...

She has also bought things from online stores and knows that this way of buying is particularly convenient.

"Duke..."

Seeing Duke's eyes on the opposite side leaving the notebook and holding up the coffee cup, Scarlett couldn't help but curiously asked, "Did you increase your investment in peripheral sales?"

Now Scarlett Johansson, compared with the one in Duke's memory, the biggest difference is actually in terms of business vision. She grew up with Mrs. Leah since she was a child, and she has received a lot of influence.

Putting down the coffee cup, Duke gently rubbed his forehead and said, "Yes, Warner and Duke Studio have reached a strategic partnership with Amazon and eBay."

"The Internet represents the future?" Scarlett frowned her golden eyebrows, apparently considering this issue. "I have seen the DVD sales of "Hurricane Rescue". Compared with "Batman: Hour of War", the Internet is It accounts for less than a quarter, and the growth rate of online sales is too fast."

"It will be faster in the future."

The rapid development of the Internet has brought more than just the increase in DVD sales. Duke is very clear that within a few years, the DVD industry, one of the most important sources of Hollywood revenue, will shrink sharply. All kinds of high-definition network on-demand, for this The industry has formed a serious impact. Movies in the future will never be the same as they are now. The sales of North American DVDs of popular movies can exceed $100 million in the first week.

After a week of vacation in Canada, Scarlett went to Europe to visit Mrs. Leah, and Duke returned to Los Angeles to start post-production of "Iron Man." (To be continued...)