Hollywood Drawing

Pat Kingsley didn't think so. He always felt that the director was a threat.

"Tom, the films you mentioned are all separated by more than two weeks from our "Pulse Earth", and only "Get Out" is the closest to us.

I got the news that Warner Bros. is planning to premiere the film in mid-May, and it is basically confirmed that it will definitely collide with our film. "

Tom Cruise always felt that his agent was making a fuss, why did he insist on focusing on that thriller with only a few million US dollars in investment.

"Pat, Tom's name is a guarantee of box office." Nicole Kidman put down the magazine in her hand and looked at Tom Cruise with pride. "It would be better if that film could be released together with "Heroes". It would be much better than "Home Alone" or "Skynet"!"

Pat Kingsley didn't say much. Yes, in this era where box office depends on superstars, the name Tom Cruise represents box office.

Universal Pictures' investment in "Terra" is much more generous than Warner Bros. In addition to Tom Cruise, this film also has Nicole Kidman, and the director is also a veteran like Ron Howard. Universal Pictures The industry is very optimistic about the prospects of this film.

Since "Top Gun", Tom Cruise has always been a guarantee of blockbuster movies. Until now, he has almost never failed in a movie.

The box office appeal and influence of Hollywood's top stars are definitely something that moviegoers who will be more than ten or twenty years old will not be able to understand.

The temperature in the City of Angels, which had been baked by the sun all day, was finally driven away by the cool night breeze. In front of the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, a group of media reporters appeared, holding long guns and short cannons.

On Friday, May 14, 1992, the second weekend in May, starting early this morning, "Get Out" opened in 2,088 theaters across the United States.

Warner Bros. also gave the film a small premiere.

The premiere of this film did not invite other stars, only some media reporters, and there were no crowds of fans around, just a simple red carpet.

From the end of the film's production to now, Warner Bros. has invested almost the same amount of promotional funds as its production cost in "Get Out". All subsequent publicity and distribution plans will be decided based on the performance of the film. Whether to execute.

What makes Warner Bros. troublesome is that Universal Pictures' "Earth" held a grand premiere on Thursday, yesterday. In addition to Tom Cruise and his wife, there were also many A-list celebrities present. Help out.

They can't change the schedule. The summer schedule is coming soon. Young people in school will have a vacation. They have always been the main force of movie watching in North America.

Starting from this weekend, a self-produced film will be released every other week. There is no room for adjustment in the promotion plan that was made a few months ago.

The silver Rolls-Royce drove slowly to the red carpet, and Wayne led Halle Berry onto the red carpet together.

The reporter waiting at the entrance of the theater picked up various cameras and pointed them at the two people who were walking quickly forward. In an instant, the flash light illuminated the surroundings as bright as day.

"I just received a call from the company. There don't seem to be many fans who bought tickets for "Terra". James came back after watching the premiere and said that the film was not as exciting as expected. It didn't look like a Tom Cruise-style movie. "

Bella took the voice recorder and said to the photographer taking pictures on the red carpet.

"It seems that there is still hope for this low-budget film. As long as it is not squeezed out by Tom Cruise in the first weekend, and the two films have different audiences, "Get Out" may reach Warner Bros. of scheduled box office.”

The photographer is also a veteran in the industry, and he can still understand the situation relatively well. "Quick, Bella, the young director is coming in soon. Let's go to the interview first."

Bella walked a few steps quickly and stopped Wayne in the interview area at the entrance of the theater.

"Hello, Director Greenberg, I am Bella Grant, a reporter from the Los Angeles Times. I once interviewed you."

Looking at the recorder stretched out in front of him, Wayne couldn't help but glance at the reporter.

She has blond hair, long legs and a slim waist, and her professional white shirt is pushed up high. This beautiful reporter has chosen the wrong industry. He should be a model or actor.

"Hello, Bella!"

He did not resist being interviewed, and Nina followed him all the time. If any sensitive questions came up, Nina would immediately remind him.

"Directed by Greenberg, Tom Cruise's "Hard Earth" is also released today. With such a strong competitor, do you think the first weekend box office of "Get Out" can meet expectations?"

After Nina heard the question, she gently poked Wayne with her hand. She was reminding Wayne that he should answer this question carefully and try not to let the reporter provoke competition with that film.

"Of course, I am confident in my film!" Wayne said with a smile.

"Do you think it's possible for "Get Out" to surpass the box office of "Earth" and win the weekend championship? We all know that your last film created a miracle and won a weekly box office championship!"

Before Wayne could think of an appropriate answer, Nina poked him on the waist again. But he is really not afraid of offending people with his nonsense. Hollywood is competing all the time, from big movie companies to small actors and actresses. If you are afraid of competition, you will never succeed.

"The box office champion this weekend is Get Out, and other films have no chance."

After Wayne finished speaking, he didn't give her a chance to ask questions again. He picked up Halle Berry, who was smiling in front of the camera, and walked directly into the theater.

At this simple premiere, except for the invited media reporters, the remaining seats were filled with movie fans. There was no star platform or support from major companies. Wayne saved himself the trouble of socializing and sat directly in the middle of the first row of the theater.

After a short time, the other main creators also came in one after another, and the starring actors such as Will Smith and Naomi Watts also sat in the first row and waited for the start.

"Wayne!" Will Smith called him through Naomi in the middle. "To be honest, this premiere was not as lively as I imagined."

Wayne shrugged helplessly. What could he say? Do you want to tell Will Smith that no one except Warner Bros. likes their small production, and no one is willing to help organize support?

"Will, be patient. The final success or failure of a movie is determined by the box office, not the excitement of the premiere!"

Will Smith leaned back in his chair and arranged his clothes. He thought the premiere would be a lively scene with fans, media, and stars from all over the world, so he deliberately wore a formal suit.

Naomi tilted her head and stared at Halle Berry since she came in. This black girl has been sitting quietly without saying hello to anyone.

It wasn't until Wayne looked over and met Naomi's eyes that she leaned to the right, leaned close to him and whispered: "I heard some news, maybe you will be interested!

The attendance rate of "Terra" today is very low. The combination of Tom Cruise and Garland Howard may not reach the box office expected by Universal Pictures. "

"How do you know?" Wayne glanced at her doubtfully, and then whispered: "Don't pay attention to others, do what we should do, you have to believe in my ability."

"But I heard about it." Naomi Watts leaned closer and whispered in his ear. "Pat Kingsley, Tom Cruise's agent, wants to use some means to ensure that the film starring his client will win the box office championship."

Wayne pushed her head away and stopped her from getting closer with his eyes. "This is not a problem you should worry about. Warner Bros. will solve the problem. Do you think Warner Bros. will make things easier for them as one of the Big Six? What you have to worry about is the promotional road show that will start soon!"

Naomi rolled her eyes and slumped in her chair.

Sitting just to the left of Wayne, Halle Berry, who had never spoken a word, glanced at the blond beauty from the corner of his eyes and silently uttered a word.

"bixxh!"

Before turning off the lights in the movie theater, Wayne looked back again. Only when he was sure that the huge screening room was indeed full of ordinary movie fans did he rest assured and focus on the movie that was about to start.

After the lights were turned off in the theater, Bella, who had just been interviewing at the door, lowered her head and quietly sat in the back seat. She is a senior movie fan, and her job as a media reporter provides her with the rare convenience of watching movies, so she has to watch a new movie every time she finishes work.

As soon as Bella sat down, the light lit up on the huge curtain, and the opening animation of Warner Bros. appeared. There was no subtitle introduction immediately after. After the director's name appeared, the plot of the film was immediately entered.

The sunny opening, the warm smile of the black guy and the beautiful appearance of the white girl immediately attracted the audience's attention to the screen.

Bella knew that this combination was very uncommon. The history of this country was a history of confrontation between black and white. Black people have their own way of life, and white people have their own way of life, and they usually don't bother each other.

The story continues. Chris, a 26-year-old black boy, is a professional photographer with a small career. He has been very motivated and hardworking since he lost his parents since he was a child. He has a beautiful and gentle white girlfriend, Ruth. After four months of sweet dating, Ruth invited Chris to her home.

As Rose's first black boyfriend, Chris was a little nervous, but his girlfriend Rose told him that her parents did not discriminate against African Americans, and the town where her home was located did not discriminate against African Americans either.

So Chris, a black boy, set out on his way home with his girlfriend. On the way, his girlfriend hit a deer out of nervousness.

"deer?"

Bella felt as if she understood what the director meant. Although she ignored the previous details, she was already sure that this was definitely a film from the perspective of racial issues.