Best of Hollywood

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It is almost impossible for an art film aimed at competing for awards to obtain a screen size of several hundred yuan on the first day.

Even with the support of Twentieth Century Fox as the touchstone distribution company of the film, it is still impossible.

At most, theater companies will increase the number of screens that are screened, for example, from 20 to 30 screens to 70 or 80 screens, and it is even difficult to reach the scale of screenings of "The Blair Witch".

This is the normal state of art films. There will be no large-scale releases on the first day, but small-scale screenings and long-term releases.

Finally, look forward to the harvest at the Oscars. As long as one important award is won, at least millions of dollars can be added to the income.

Obviously, this is the most attractive part of Oscar.

"Hello, Nancy, Mike, long time no see." Coming outside the small screening room, Ryan greeted Nancy Utley and Mike Figgis.

"Ryan, you probably forgot the touchstone and chose Paramount's investment." Nancy Utter said in a half-joking tone.

It is difficult for Touchstone, which has just started, to come up with a large sum of money and take risks to invest in "The Truman Show".

Mike Figgis nodded very calmly, looking a little nervous.

The newly edited samples have already been tested inside Touchstone, but in terms of effects, there are mixed reviews; while they are praised, they don't have much expectation for the box office.

To put it bluntly, whether it is an art film or a commercial film, the final evaluation of the success or failure of a film can only be the box office.

"How many theater companies are here?" Ryan asked.

"It's mainly Emperor Cinemas and AMC Cinemas, as well as several small art theater companies." Nancy Utley glanced inside, pointed to a few people sitting in the corner, and introduced in a low voice.

Emperor Cinemas is not the second largest theater company in the United States, with 564 theaters and more than 7,307 screens.

However, Emperor Cinemas now also has hundreds of screens.

The AMC theater chain also has not reached its heyday in the previous life, nor is it the largest movie theater chain in the United States.

The AMC theater chain in the previous life had 620 theaters and 7967 screens in the United States alone.

Of course, "Leaving Las Vegas" is not a big commercial production either, even though these theater companies are still here for Touchstone and Nancy Utley.

"By the way, with AMC theaters, there is also Roger Albert." Nancy Utley reminded.

Roger Albert!

Ryan was slightly taken aback, this is not an ordinary person, as early as 1970, he became the first film critic to win the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism, and his TV shows were broadcast all over the world, and he won an Emmy Award nominate.

"A good and bad news." Ryan said indifferently.

If it is praised by Roger Ebert, it will obviously help the film to hit the Oscars in the future, otherwise it will affect the voice of the film critics.

"Do you need to go over and get in touch!" Nicholas Cage said very euphemistically, it was nothing more than normal public relations.

This is also one of the biggest sources of income for film critics, and the annual Oscars ceremony is a feast for film critics.

"Not for the time being." Nancy Utley shook her head. When it comes time for public relations, Touchstone will use the channel of 20th Century Fox to influence the voice of the entire film critics.

Even the well-known Roger Ebert must abide by the rules of the 20th Century Fox game, otherwise he will face malice from News Corporation.

As a veteran film critic in Hollywood, Roger Ebert naturally knows what to say and what not to say.

Nicholas Cage didn't say much. He needs to respect Nancy Utley's opinion on many things.

Nancy Utley, one of the touchstone controllers,

Obviously more familiar with Hollywood rules than him.

Ryan suddenly understood that no matter how well-known Roger-Ebert was in the film critic circle, to Touchstone, he was just a film critic, so there was no need to pay too much attention to it.

"Robert, you shouldn't have brought me here." Roger-Albert glanced at the people at the door, feeling a little helpless.

Robert from AMC Cinemas pointed to Mike Figgis and said, "You don't want to witness a work that changed John O'Brien?"

"Besides, you know, I need your advice."

For a commercial film, with Robert's experience, it is completely possible to predict whether the film will be popular with the audience.

But the film that will be screened in front of him is an art film from a British director.

Heck, let a British director direct, God knows if he will make a film full of British elements.

Roger Albert shrugged his shoulders and said: "The protagonist in the film is Nicolas Cage, who comes from the Coppola family, and the distribution company is backed by Twentieth Century Fox's Touchstone and Nancy Utley. .”

"The combination of the two can definitely affect many things, including the idea of ​​some students sending judges."

It is undeniable that the two can indeed affect some members of the academy.

"In contrast, I am more looking forward to Ryan Gosling's new work. Although he was only a director of horror films before, he is almost impeccable in terms of box office." Roger Albert said with a micro Said the unrecognizable voice.

On another occasion, he would never say such a thing.

"Maybe." Before seeing the content of the video, Robert would not express any opinions, even in private.

Ryan and the others did not choose to sit with the representatives of the theater company. Several leading actors, including Nicolas Cage, chose to sit in the front rows.

Nicholas Cage was short of breath, but still couldn't help looking at Roger Albert in the corner, with a trace of expectation and worry in his eyes.

"Okay, Cage, don't be so nervous, I have confidence in your acting skills and Mike's directing level." Ryan patted Nicholas Cage on the shoulder to let him relax. You must know that he has not caught a cold yet. it is good.

"Cousin, I also have confidence in you." Sofia Coppola came over and expressed her confidence in Nicolas Cage's acting skills.

Nicolas Cage took a deep breath and said firmly, "That's right, I'm also full of confidence in my acting skills."

The next moment, the screen gradually lit up, and the lights in the projection room went out immediately. Everyone kept silent and stared at the screen.

There is no title, no subtitles, and no background music. This is just a sample that has just been edited, and a lot of post-production work has not yet started.

"Super 16mm!" Roger-Ebert was shocked. The director of the film did not choose the 35mm film of mainstream films, but the 16mm film commonly used by independent films.

In other words, Ryan Gosling, the film's investor, probably did not interfere with the crew's shooting, otherwise he would not have chosen 16mm film.

"A smart and very bold investor." Roger-Ebert said to himself.

As the plot of the film gradually unfolded, Roger Albert's expression became very serious, "The dangers of alcoholism, and a prostitute who silently endured a painful life, a distorted emotion among human instincts."

"It seems that the director of the film, Mike Figgis, is a very qualified art film director."