Made in Hollywood

The sun had just set in the eastern sky, and the convoy carrying the main cast and crew of Saving Private Ryan left the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., along the broad road, past the Lincoln Memorial, and crossed the waves. Arlington Bridge over the Tomac River, heading towards Arlington National Cemetery centered on Arlington Hills.

Because today is Memorial Day, there are special events held by the federal government at Arlington Cemetery. There are many cars on the road. When there was a traffic jam in the middle, Tom Hanks switched to Duke's car.

"I've been flying around for the past few days, and I haven't had time to say congratulations to you."

The simple and honest face seemed to show sincerity at the moment, Tom Hanks said with a smile, "Congratulations, Duke! "Saving Private Ryan" created the best first-week box office results of the year!"

"Thank you!" Duke smiled lightly. "It's also your credit, Tom."

Tom Hanks politely said, while chatting with Duke, while observing his reaction, Duke is very calm, very plain, it seems that "Saving Private Ryan" was a big hit in the first week, in his eyes it was just a normal thing, Such an achievement does not seem to be worthy of his excitement and pride.

"He is indeed qualified to be calm!" Tom Hanks sighed inwardly.

When he saw the newly released first-week box office results this morning, he couldn't help but slammed his fist hard. It was $20.54 million on Friday, $21.14 million on Saturday, $17.56 million on Sunday, and $59.24 million in the first three days of the first weekend. Dollars, this is the best opening week since Independence Day last year!

Even if you look at the history of the film, $59.24 million can rank second in the box office record in the first week, and the first place is also the work directed and produced by the young directors around you!

According to the estimates of many forecasting agencies, the North American box office of "Saving Private Ryan" is likely to rush to 250 million or even 300 million US dollars, and Duke Rosenberg will create another brilliant success.

In addition to amazement and admiration, Tom Hanks also felt lucky. I am very fortunate that I did not refuse the original audition invitation. He has won the Oscar for Best Actor twice in a row. Last year's "Forrest Gump" North American box office exceeded 300 million. If "Saving Private Ryan" can also exceed 300 million, Then he will also create an unprecedented record - the North American box office of two consecutive starring works has exceeded 300 million US dollars!

As such, when the future looks back. When everyone mentions the 1990s, the first Hollywood actor that comes to mind must be Tom Hanks!

And all of this comes from this cooperation. Tom Hanks is very clear that without Duke Rosenberg, there would be no classic character of John Miller and the classic film "Saving Private Ryan". Shock in the footsteps of Hollywood's first male star. It is bound to be much slower than it is now.

While joking, Tom Hanks glanced over Duke's face again, determined to have a good relationship with him, because the other party was not just a successful director.

Compared with "Speed ​​of Life and Death", which was initially ignored, the three films behind Duke Rosenberg all won in fierce competition. He had heard of some of his proposals and plans behind the scenes. The other party seemed to be a natural fit for the Hollywood atmosphere, always grasping the favorable situation and trying to stand out from the siege. Some tactics are more sophisticated than Spielberg's.

Especially this time, his pre-identified rival "Braveheart". Competing with Saving Private Ryan, there is simply no chance of any performance.

Thinking of the box office of this film, Tom Hanks felt that he had paid too much attention to "Braveheart", in terms of acting skills. Mel Gibson can throw Duke 20 avenues, but when it comes to directing skills, especially in the production of commercial films, Mel Gibson's distance from Duke is as far as half the Pacific Ocean.

Tom Hanks knew that Mel Gibson's fans would not agree if the media said so, but in Hollywood, the data is the strongest proof.

How much did "Braveheart" earn at the box office in its first week? It seems to be 2.75 million US dollars on Friday, 2.33 million US dollars on Saturday, 1.78 million US dollars on Sunday, and only 6.86 million US dollars in three days. The $17 million of Dragon Power 3 can easily crush it!

In terms of directing, what does Mel Gibson compare to Duke Rosenberg?

Maybe next year's Oscars still have some competition? Tom Hanks has vaguely heard that "Braveheart" will hit the Oscars, and the co-producer composed of Warner, Disney and Fox will definitely not give up such an opportunity on the 50th anniversary of the victory of World War II!

The two films are bound to confront each other in the future, and "Braveheart" has the biggest advantage over "Saving Private Ryan" on the road to hitting the academic awards, perhaps the box office is low enough.

The motorcade stopped outside the cemetery. After Duke and the rest of the crew got out of the car, they walked towards the Arlington Cemetery. The cameras of Fox TV, who had already made preparations, immediately followed, and the surrounding reporters also noticed their group. People, while casting attention, also kept pressing the camera shutter.

At this moment, the crew seemed to steal the limelight from Federal President Zardton, who was about to lay flowers at the cemetery.

That's right, Duke is here, not to mourn the fallen soldiers and martyrs. He has no interest at all. The crew appeared on this grand occasion, in front of countless reporters and cameras, just to steal the limelight. news, and gain attention to promote the film.

Wearing a black suit and black sunglasses, Duke walked to the location that the producer had already contacted, and put on the most pious gesture with Tom Hanks, allowing the media reporters to take enough pictures at a time...

As for the series of commemorative activities, for him, it was just a passing motion.

Just like when "Independence Day" was promoted, for the film's box office and his own revenue, Duke didn't mind going on stage to promote it in person.

As long as the profit is large enough, Duke can consider it even if he has a fake love with a female star.

Although the crew came here to gain attention, combined with the film "Saving Private Ryan", it did achieve its purpose, but the center of the commemoration was still on Zachton, when he walked to the memorial tower to lay flowers. , everyone's eyes naturally turned to the past.

Duke stood there. Still with a serious face, like the most devout believer, if there is any rude behavior on this occasion, it will inevitably become the focus of public criticism.

It's just that Duke didn't expect that after the event, when they went to the parking lot to leave. Encountered by Zandon, the other party looked at this side, and even took the initiative to come over and say hello.

"Director Rosenberg, I like your films very much."

Surrounded by media reporters, Bill Clinton held Duke's hand, "Especially the brilliance of humanity and humanistic care reflected in "Saving Private Ryan", which I have always advocated!"

"Thank you. Mr. President!" Duke gave a big, formulaic smile.

In recent days, "Saving Private Ryan" has been unanimously praised by the mainstream media. Bill Clinton's praise of the film on this occasion is not without the intention of taking advantage of the situation, compared to the big names in Hollywood. Politicians are better at taking advantage of every available opportunity.

The two chatted a few polite words, and Bill Clinton finally said, "I hope to see you at the White House reception dinner next year."

"I hope to have this honor." Duke said politely.

In the flashing lights pressed by many media reporters, Duke ended his first intimate contact with a country's administrator. If it had been, it would have been so excited that I couldn't fall asleep. It's a pity that after decades of experience, he has already seen a lot of things.

Bill Clinton and his party went away, Duke was still looking at them, as if looking for something.

"It's time to get in the car."

Tina Fey came to remind him. Seeing Duke's eyes, I couldn't help but tentatively asked, "Duke... what are you looking at?"

"Nothing, let's go!"

Shaking his head, Duke retracted his gaze, turned and walked to the front of the car, got into the car, looked at the presidential motorcade in the distance through the window glass, and then quickly turned back.

Hmm... I don't seem to have seen a certain White House intern?

Compared with the others, this is what makes Duke feel the most regret, but before his bad taste continues to flare up, Tina Fey in the co-pilot turned her head halfway and told him something about work. .

"There are the latest announcements from the theater."

Hearing the female assistant's words, Duke nodded and motioned her to continue.

"Starting today, the North American Cinema Alliance has significantly scaled back the screenings of Braveheart, and its number of theaters has dropped to 1,225."

Seeing this number, Tina Fei was also a little bit tongue-tied, the box office of "Braveheart" was so bad, the theater chain was directly cut in half, "Our number of theater chains has increased, and the latest statistics are 2,895! And... the number of theaters for Die Hard 3 has also rebounded."

There was a smile on Duke's mouth, and the effect of cooperating with the three companies was unmistakable. In the past, because of the relationship with DreamWorks, the scale of the theater chain has been difficult to expand rapidly, which directly led to the film's hottest stage, not fully. The market potential has exploded.

He is not DreamWorks and Spielberg. Although CAA and Paramount Pictures are also under siege, he has the support of equally powerful companies.

The number of theaters has been halved, the box office of the single hall is extremely poor, and the audience's reputation has declined rapidly. "Braveheart" will not pose a substantial threat to "Saving Private Ryan" in the future. It seems that the main competitor during this period should be transferred. already?

"Tina, inform Nancy." Duke didn't hesitate, "let her contact the partner as soon as possible to discuss how to suppress Die Hard 3 next!"

Braveheart's early demise means it has essentially dropped out of the competition, and "Saving Private Ryan" and "Die Hard 3" will be the most popular in the run-up to the weekend when new films hit theaters. direct competitor.

With Memorial Day coming to an end, Duke, along with the main cast and crew, embarked on a North American promotional tour, and as a statutory holiday and the first day after an expanded release, Memorial Day will also reveal what's going on behind the scenes. (To be continued ~^~)

PS:   Four more completed! All kinds of requests! There will be a chapter after 00:00, tomorrow will be the fourth watch, we will fight for our lives~~~~ I don’t want the waist and hands of the 40th...