Across America, Starting with the Boxing Champion

Chapter 509 The Situation of Film Companies

Compared with Taylor, who likes to be competitive and competitive, Ivaca is undoubtedly a gentle woman like water. Her character is like the ocean that accommodates all things, her eyes are like spring water, her red lips are like sweet spring water, and her body and skin are like hot spring water. So warm and soft.

Every time he had sex, Link would almost fall into her body, and sometimes he would even have a suffocating feeling, which would make his scalp numb and his whole body tremble.

Ivaca said before that if he dared to marry her, she would give him the best things in the world.

And she did.

After having her, Link also gained great psychological and physical satisfaction, and his interest in other members of the opposite **** dropped significantly. Except for the top beauties who came to his door, Charlize Theron, Scarlett Johansson, and others. He wouldn't give a woman a second glance.

In September, the North American summer season is over, and the film market has entered the autumn season. In the autumn season, Lionsgate Pictures has four movies ready to be released, including the romance film "The Vow", the comedy romance film "Good People, Good Deeds", and the thriller film "The Vow" directed by James Wan. The first part of "The Conjuring" is the thriller "Sinister" starring Ethan Hawke.

The first two movies were released in September and October, and two thrillers were released around Halloween at the end of October, also to cater to the market.

While promoting the movie "The Vow", Link also timely released the second promotional single of his fifth album "Whatarewords".

When he was copying this song, he specially arranged for a talent scout to inquire about the creator, Chris Medina, and found that his girlfriend had not been in a car accident, was in good health, and was still a fan of his. The two were officially Got married and gave birth to a child last year.

Probably because his girlfriend had not been in a car accident, this song was not written by Chris. Now Chris is just a music lover and has no intention of becoming a singer.

"Whatarewords" sung by Link received a very good response after it was released. It has a better reputation than the previous song "Strong Love". Once it was released, it became popular all over the Internet. Link's magnetic and charming song can be heard in the streets and alleys. Very infectious sound.

At the same time, these two songs are very healing love songs, echoing the fourth lovelorn album.

When the media was promoting the hype, they believed that he broke up with Taylor and was depressed before composing sad songs such as "Loveisgone" and "Lethergo". Now that he is with Ivaka and is healed by Evaka, he has composed "Solid". "Love" and "Vow" are songs that praise love.

Some fans are urging Evaka to break up with him online and let him write a high-level album like "Love Is Gone".

On Friday, September 28, "The Vow" was released in 3,558 theaters in North America.

Because of the pre-publicity of "Whatarewords", the film received great attention before its release, and also because the film's leading actor, Channing Tatum, became popular in the first half of the year with "The Boys" and "Magic Mike." The film's box office appeal has increased, with the film's pre-sale box office reaching US$18.44 million, setting a new box office record for September movies.

The box office of the film in the first three days of its premiere also exceeded expectations, reaching 50.5 million US dollars, setting a new box office record for September premieres. Within 12 days of its release, the North American box office exceeded 100 million US dollars, reaching 104 million US dollars. Overseas, it is currently released in 15 countries and regions. The box office gross was US$42.25 million.

"Movie Variety" estimates that the film's North American box office will exceed 180 million, and its overseas box office will not be less than 100 million.

Compared with the budget cost of 30 million U.S. dollars, "The Vow" is undoubtedly a hit again. It is also Lionsgate's second movie this year after "The Hunger Games" to have a North American box office of more than 100 million U.S. dollars.

It is also the seventh film to gross more than $50 million at the North American box office, following "Buried Alive," "The Hunger Games," "The Evil Dead," "The Cabin in the Woods," "The Cabin in the Woods," "The Evil Dead."

Among the movies released in 2011, 30 movies have a box office of more than 100 million US dollars in North America, and 72 movies have a box office of more than 50 million US dollars in North America.

Calculated in this way, Lionsgate Pictures' current box office performance is very good, and it has great hope to surpass 20th Century Fox and Paramount Pictures and rank among the top five in the same industry.

Lionsgate Pictures has been selling great movies for two consecutive years, and its development momentum is getting better and better, which has also made Lionsgate Pictures' market rise. Many companies on Wall Street have made financing offers and are preparing to invest in shares with a market value of 1.6 billion. Link and Lion Door Pictures is not short of money at this stage, so it has no plans to raise funds for the time being.

In the third week of the release of "The Vow", the black comedy movie "Good People and Good Deeds" was also released in North America. The movie is about a rich and successful black businessman who lives up to expectations no matter what he does in life, but when he meets true love, All the rhythms of life have been disrupted.

It premiered in 2,135 theaters and grossed US$16.53 million at the box office, ranking third in the weekly box office rankings.

Compared with the cost budget of 18 million US dollars, the film made a small profit.

The box office champion this week is the animated film "Hotel Transylvania" released last week, with a box office of US$30.57 million this week.

The second is "The Oath" with US$23.39 million. Ranking fourth is the thriller "The House at the End of the Street" produced by Relativity Pictures, which grossed US$8.57 million in its first week.

The production cost of the film was only 10 million, which basically made some money.

Ranked ninth is the new movie "Tender Killing" released by Weinstein Films, starring Brad Pitt, which grossed US$6.81 million at the box office in 2,424 theaters in its first three days.

The production cost of the film was US$15 million, and it is expected to result in a loss of several million.

Apart from this movie and "The Iron Lady" and "The Artist" released at the end of last year, Weinstein Pictures has almost no movies to show off this year.

"Brian, last year Relativity Pictures proposed to acquire Summit Entertainment, but why has there been no movement yet?"

Link saw the news about Relativity Pictures in the newspaper and asked Goldsmith, Lionsgate COO and head of publicity.

“I heard that President Kavanaugh negotiated with Summit Entertainment several times, but was rejected by Summit Entertainment. First, Relativity did not have enough funds and could not give a higher offer. Second, Relativity Pictures’ production and distribution capabilities were relatively low. If you don’t work for Summit Entertainment, then marrying Relativity Pictures is not a good choice.”

Goldsmith said.

Link nodded. Originally, Lionsgate Pictures agreed to acquire Summit Entertainment in two ways: cash and shares. At that time, both companies were doing well. One was ranked seventh in the industry, the other was eighth, and the other held " Twilight,” one has “The Hunger Games.”

The cooperation between the two companies is a strong alliance, and Summit Entertainment shareholders are also willing to exchange their Summit shares for Lionsgate shares.

Now that it has become Relativity Pictures, which has many internal problems, Summit Entertainment is naturally not happy.

"But I heard that Weinstein Pictures has recently been in contact with Summit Entertainment and is planning to merge into one company. Weinstein Pictures has strong capabilities in art films, and Summit Entertainment has done well in commercial films in recent years. "If the two companies cooperate, they will have stronger production capabilities and stronger competitiveness, which may have some negative impact on our movies."

Goldsmith said.

Link raised his eyebrows, Weinstein Pictures and Summit Entertainment merged?

This kind of thing has never happened before, is it because of my own influence?

However, one of the two companies is eighth and the other is ninth. After the merger, although the market value is still not as good as that of Lionsgate, the production and distribution capabilities will be greatly improved, which will inevitably squeeze Lionsgate's movies and also affect Lionsgate. position in the world of independent filmmaking.

"How is the discussion between the two companies going? Is there any news in this regard?"

Link asked.

"It is said that the negotiation went relatively smoothly. In addition, Warner Pictures also sent people to participate in the negotiation. It is expected that after the two companies cooperate, they will fully cooperate with the new company. Warner Pictures is pulling the strings in the middle. According to industry insiders, the two parties have reached an agreement. The probability is relatively high.”

Goldsmith analyzed.

Link touched his chin. Lionsgate was in a competitive relationship with Summit Entertainment, was in a hostile relationship with Weinstein Pictures, and had a normal relationship with Warner Pictures because of box office theft.

Now these three companies are preparing to collude, and no matter how you look at it, they are coming from bad intentions.

Link pondered for a moment and made a small suggestion for Goldsmith to consult, which was to restart the acquisition plan of Summit Entertainment and give Summit Entertainment a reasonable offer when Weinstein Films was preparing to cooperate with Summit Entertainment.

On the one hand, it can affect the negotiation process between the two parties. It is best for Weinstein and Warner Pictures to pay more during the acquisition.

On the other hand, give Summit Entertainment one more choice. Lionsgate Pictures and Summit Entertainment had already planned to merge, but something happened after his acquisition. If Summit Entertainment is willing to continue to combine with Lionsgate Pictures, it will cost three to four dollars. Buying the other party for 100 million is also a good deal.

Summit Entertainment has more than 900 film copyrights, which is also a very valuable asset.

Goldsmith listened and nodded. It would be a good idea to give it a try. Whether it succeeds or fails, it won't hurt Lionsgate.

(End of chapter)