Across America, Starting with the Boxing Champion

Chapter 410 Movie Release

The first half of Ryan Kavanaugh's party was relatively normal, but the second half gradually became more debauched.

Alcohol and drugs, strippers performing, and money scattered on the spot.

Cavanaugh also personally introduced two actresses to Link, implying that he could do whatever he wanted on this ship.

Link refused.

 After dating several girlfriends, his aesthetic level has also improved a lot. Ordinary beautiful actresses are not attractive in his eyes. On the contrary, when he sees an unfamiliar woman, he will automatically keep a distance to prevent misunderstandings.

 Brothers and sisters Link and Ellison watched the performance for a while, and when the cruise ship approached the dock, they took the initiative to say goodbye.

David Ellison originally wanted to spend the night on the boat, but was kicked off the boat by Meghan.

  —

 “How was the party today?”

"not bad!"

When it was time to get off work, Link just had time to drive to the Lionsgate office building to pick up President Ivaca from get off work.

President Ivaca wore a navy blue women's shirt and tied the hem into a straight skirt, showing off her plump and **** body curves. Coupled with her cold and intellectual face and temperament, Link just looked at her and felt that she could win. All the women on the cruise ship.

 “Kavanaugh is not a decent person, you’d better not get too close to him.”

Ivaca’s plump buttocks were pressed against the seat. She untied her long blond hair and spread it over her shoulders in front of the mirror. The fragrance of some hair wafted in the air.

"I know!"

Link nodded. He had also read some tidbits about Ryan Kavanaugh in the newspaper.

Kavanaugh changes girlfriends frequently. It is said that he often engages in multi-person sports in the office. He just offered a reward of 200,000 US dollars on the cruise ship and asked several female models and actresses to take off their clothes. He is a standard entertainment industry player.

Although Link is also lustful, he doesn't play that way.

 “How is the company doing?”

 “Not bad, much better than I expected.”

 Ivaka smiled slightly and told him about the company's situation.

 Evaka did not interfere too much in the company's projects after taking office, and just spent more than half a month to find out the company's situation.

 Including the production department, distribution department, TV drama department, international department, etc., as well as the company's liabilities, last quarter's losses, etc.

Originally, when Link was in office, he also wanted to find out, but the workload was too heavy and it was time-consuming, laborious and brain-consuming to do, so he handed this matter over to Ivaca.

Ivaca said that the situation of Lionsgate is not bad. Since 2000, Lionsgate has acquired a number of production and distribution companies, and also bought the copyrights of the production companies' movies and TV series.

 At present, the Lionsgate film library has more than 120 million film and television film copyrights per episode, which is similar to the album copyright of music companies.

Hundreds of millions of dollars in cash flow can be obtained every year from the copyright fees of these film and television films on TV networks and other channels.

Also, after Lionsgate acquired the MGM distribution channel, its film distribution capabilities have been greatly improved, not much worse than Paramount.

The TV drama department of Lionsgate Pictures is still continuing to film the fifth season of "Mad Men", the third season of "Nurse", and three other TV series. The first two TV series have good ratings, and each year they rely on TV series sharing and advertising revenue. There are about more than 30 million.

The film production department also has good production capabilities. It produced 22 movies last year, 16 of which were released in theaters and 6 of which were released on DVD video tapes.

Although most of them are low-cost films and generally have low box office, their production capabilities are among the best in the field of independent production.

 The only problem now is lack of money.

 Lionsgate's movie profits this year are not much, and it has debts of US$180 million. Monthly interest and wages are also a large expense.

The remaining funds that can be used for film and television production are less than 160 million U.S. dollars. The production cost of "The Hunger Games" was as high as 85 million U.S. dollars. The remaining funds can only produce four or five low-cost movies.

 Counting the four films already in production, Lionsgate will only have ten films scheduled for release next year, more than half the number in 2010.

Link thought for a while, and it didn’t matter if there were ten movies. As long as “The Hunger Games” is filmed well, as well as “The Conjuring” and “The Conjuring”, Lionsgate’s box office figures next year will not be bad.

“If you come across a film project with potential, don’t let it go. If you lack money, you can continue to borrow money. A debt of 180 million yuan is not a big pressure for me.”

Link said.

Ivaka smiled with her red lips curved as she listened, "We have just entered the film industry and don't know many things here. It is better to be cautious in the initial investment and not to take too big a step."

"you're right."

Link took the back of her hand and kissed it.

Ivaca looked at him and smiled, resting her head on his shoulder.

After the "Never End" celebration party, Link accepted Paul Walker's invitation to attend the "Fast and Furious 5" celebration party.

The movie was released on April 29 and took in a box office of US$82.6 million in North America over the three days over the weekend, setting a new box office record for the same period.

　　It took in a global box office of RMB 300 million within ten days of its release, becoming the first movie this summer to have a global box office of over RMB 300 million.

Paul Walker also became famous all over the world with this movie and became a first-line movie star. Now, the salary of a single commercial movie is close to 10 million.

Link was happy for Paul and beat him up hard while racing.

At the time when "Fast and Furious 5" was in theaters, films such as "Bridesmaids", "Thor" and "Avenging My Father" also began intensive pre-release publicity.

Because Link also participated in the film and his character image was on the poster, he also had to participate in several activities with the promotion team.

“Mr. Baker, based on your psychological expectations, how much do you estimate the box office of this movie will be?”

 At a TV interview, the host asked.

 “I estimate there should be four to five billion!”

Link thought for a moment and said.

 “Four to five billion?!”

　　The host was so frightened that Kazilan’s eyes widened a little.

　　The crew members of "Bridesmaids" were stunned for a moment when they heard this data and looked at him in surprise.

 The cost of production and promotion of this movie is 32.5 million U.S. dollars. The distribution department expects a box office of up to 80 million U.S. dollars. Everyone originally thought that 80 million U.S. dollars was not bad, but now Link directly calls out a box office of 400 to 500 million U.S. dollars, which is too scary.

 “Boss, please keep a low profile.”

Emma Stone said without changing her expression, moving the corners of her mouth.

“I have seen this movie. The quality is not inferior to the “Hangover” series, and it is also the best of its kind. Four to five billion is a very appropriate number.”

Link said with a smile.

"Mr. Baker, I hope you are right. In addition, there are many entertainment news reports. There has been competition between "Bridesmaids" and "Revenge of the Father" from the same period since the promotion. Are you confident about this competition?"

asked Starz TV Movie Channel host Rose.

“I have also read relevant news, but the two movies have different themes and different fan markets, so there is no competition.

I think the competitors of "Bridesmaids" at the same time should be "Fast and Furious 5" and "Thor". I hope that the box office performance of "Bridesmaids" can catch up with them. ” ˜ ˜ Link said, spreading his hands.

Next to her, Emma Stone lowered her head and kept tapping the soles of her shoes with her toes. It was so embarrassing.

The production costs of "Fast 5" and "Thor" are more than 100 million US dollars, and the global box office is expected to be more than 300 million US dollars. "Fast 5" has already been released. According to the current situation, it may be able to sell 600 to 700 million US dollars.

"Bridesmaids" is just a small-budget comedy movie. How can it catch up with "Fast 5"? The boss is really a "talker".

After the film promotion interview, Emma Stone walked beside him and complained that he spoke too loudly and that it was a bit awkward to do the interview with him.

“This is publicity, you know? The purpose of publicity is to hype. How can we hype things up if we don’t create a topic?”

Link said nonchalantly.

"But the estimated box office of our movie is only 80 million. There are so many blockbusters released in the same period. It is difficult to sell 100 million, but you asked for 400 to 500 million. It is too far away. Wouldn't you be embarrassed? "

Emma Stone asked, blinking her turquoise eyes.

"No, all the things that embarrass you are because you think too much. I always only consider the current effect when I speak, and I don't worry about whether it will be embarrassing afterwards. Why should I worry about what happens afterwards?"

Link said.

Emma Stone looked at him helplessly, secretly envious that it would be great if she could be as thick-skinned as him.

 You don’t have to worry about embarrassment, you don’t have to be afraid of social death, you can do whatever you want, say what you want, that’s cool.

“Boss, let me ask you a piece of gossip. Many people say that you bought Lionsgate Pictures for Jennifer. Is this true? I have always wanted to confirm it with you in person, but unfortunately you are too busy to have the chance.”

Emma Stone caught up with him and asked with a smile.

Link stopped in front of the car, turned around and looked at her with a smile: "Have you heard of a rumor that Harvey Weinstein has issued a message that he will not only ban me, but also ban the artists of the Palm Bay Agency?" ”

Emma Stone thought for a moment and nodded. She had indeed heard about this rumor in March, and she was still a little anxious at the time. Later, after Link bought Lions Gate, her anxiety suddenly disappeared.

Every time she thinks that her boss is the owner of the eighth largest film company in Hollywood and has too many movies to finish, she wants to walk sideways.

Also, after Link bought Lionsgate, her treatment in the crew became better, and her interpersonal relationships became simpler. Everyone would smile when they saw her.

 Unlike in early March when Harvey announced that he would ban Link and his artists, everyone's attitude towards her was very complicated.

“So I bought Lionsgate not only for Jennifer, but also for you. Come on Emma, ​​help me get three Oscars for Best Actress. I believe you can do it.”

Link clenched his fists and smiled.

 “No problem, I can definitely do it.”

Emma Stone smiled slightly and bumped her fist with him.

 After touching it, she suddenly remembered that Link’s request was three Oscars for Best Actress, and she suddenly became embarrassed.

Generally, it’s already pretty good for an actress to win a Best Supporting Actress trophy.

Link wants her to win three Best Actress awards, which is really embarrassing.

 “Get in the car, don’t be stunned, there is an interview below.”

"All right!"

Emma Stone rolled her eyes and got into the car.

 After the interview program was broadcast, many comments became hot news and were listed on two Yahoo hot searches.

Including 'Link made a bold claim that "Bridesmaids" is the best comedy movie of the summer and is expected to be as good as "The Hangover" at the global box office. Furious 5" and "Thor" are the ones." Link openly discussed the purpose of acquiring Lionsgate Pictures on the show and admitted that it was related to several rumors in the entertainment industry.

Also, 'Link said that he will not give up acting after becoming the boss of Lionsgate Pictures and is preparing for new films', 'Link claimed that the fourth album is being recorded and is expected to be released in August or September', 'Link Refusing to speak publicly about Taylor's affairs.

Emma Stone saw these news headlines on online TV and secretly admired Link's fame and ability to hype.

Just saying a few words can become hot news on major media and major news websites, and even become a hot search. He can outperform all members of the crew ten times in one promotion, which is amazing.

Emma asked her executive agent, Ms. Peggy, if she could learn from Link's hype method.

Ms. Peggy said no. Link dared to say this because he was worth more than 2 billion, spent 800 million to buy Lions Gate, and made 40 to 50 million from a boxing match.

He estimates that the movie box office will be 400 to 500 million US dollars. Even if he is wrong, others will think that he is too big and does not care about tens of millions of dollars, which is not the case for ordinary people.

Emma thought about it for a moment, and that was indeed the case.

　　After more than a month of promotion, "Bridesmaids" was released in 2,520 theaters in North America on Friday, May 8, ranking fifth in the film schedule during the same period, with a box office of US$20.37 million in the three days of the weekend.

  Ranked third at the box office during the same period, with the box office champion being "Thor" co-produced by Paramount Pictures and Marvel, which was released in 3,644 theaters and grossed US$66 million in its first week.

The second place is "Fast 5" produced by Universal Pictures. In the second week, the box office was 32.52 million US dollars, and the cumulative box office was 139 million US dollars. It dropped significantly compared with last week. The production cost of this film was 125 million, and it has already recovered its money. It fully shows that this movie did very well at the box office.

 Ranked fourth is the comedy film "The Wedding Showdown" released by Columbia Pictures, which is the same type of film as "Bridesmaids", with a box office of 13.7 million.

 The animated film "Rio", which ranked fifth and has been in theaters for four weeks, has a box office of 8.2 million this week and a cumulative box office of 115 million in North America.

 Sixth place is "Revenge of the Father" released by Weinstein Pictures, which grossed US$6.8 million at the box office in its first week, which is not bad compared to the production cost of 23 million.

In this week's top ten box office, there is another movie that also caught Link's attention.

This movie is a comedy movie "The Big Happy Family" produced and distributed by Lionsgate Pictures. In the third week of its release, it received 3.9 million box office, ranking eighth in the same period. The cumulative box office in North America was 46.81 million US dollars. The film cost only 15 million.

 The North American box office is expected to be over 60 million, with a revenue ratio of 4:1, which is considered a blockbuster.

 Seeing that a movie is selling well, the production department immediately starts a sequel plan. This is a normal operation for all blockbuster movies, and it is not a shame to take advantage of the popularity of their own movies to make money.

 After the box office rankings were released this week, the box office performance of "Bridesmaids" also aroused heated discussion in the media.

This is just a slightly innovative follow-up movie, but it broke out among the many summer blockbusters and ranked third.

This result is very good.

It also made Palm Beach Pictures, the producer of "Bridesmaids" a hit.

This small company produced a movie called "Scandal Project" last year, which cost less than 10 million U.S. dollars and sold 160 million U.S. dollars worldwide.

Only half a year later, another comedy movie with good box office results has made many colleagues feel envious.

Two of the top ten movies are related to Link, which also makes many people secretly lament Link's good luck.

If "Bridesmaids" was a hit, it was because his producers had a good vision, and "The Black Lady" was a hit, it was entirely luck. This movie had been produced and prepared for distribution before he bought Lionsgate.

Link is totally picking up money.

In addition, "Bridesmaids", which was originally promoted to compete with "Bridesmaids", only had a box office of 6.8 million in its first week, which also disappointed many people. They thought it was a fight between dragons and tigers, but the result was revealed in the first week, which made people disappointed. People find it not very enjoyable.

But more people want to know how Harvey Weinstein is feeling at this time.

 Harvey is a big shot in the film industry and the most powerful person in the industry. He previously challenged Link to compete with his new movie.

Now that he was defeated by a newcomer named Link in the first round, I don’t know if he will feel embarrassed or if he will become more hostile to Link.

 (End of this chapter)