Chapter 169 regrettable box office
"A careful arrangement of plot, a fun journey, a perfect plot, a shaping character shaping, and a reunion finale. This is the typical Ryan Jenkins-style conception and script. He always cleverly integrates various elements together, and implements nearly strict standardized production with a scientific research attitude. He is simply the most precise and perfect instrument on this Hollywood assembly line. He can always easily grasp what the audience wants to see! From the perspective of commercial screenwriters alone, no one can be better than him."
——Kenneth Duran, The Los Angeles Times
"When we first saw the giant that had disappeared for tens of millions of years on the screen, our excitement was beyond words. The prehistoric monster, such as dinosaurs, were once the overlord of the earth, but they eventually became extinct due to the changes in the earth's environment. This itself is a puzzle that makes countless people fascinated. So when the lifelike Tyrannosaurus Rex roared to the sky on the screen, people around the world were trembling. This shock is not just what a movie can bring. This is the throbbing brought to us by primitive life, transcending time and space, reaching our hearts, allowing us to truly feel the greatness of life."
"To a certain extent, this movie has reached its current extreme. George Lucas and Stephen Spielberg joined forces to restore the world of Ryan Jenkins's fantasy ideas. This movie will surely draw a brilliant stroke in the history of film!"
——"Entertainment Weekly" Irving Greberman
"This is the best era, and the worst era. With the rapid development of computer technology, technology has brought endless hope to filmmakers, but on the other hand, as Hollywood gradually becomes assembly line, the most core part of the film - creativity - is becoming increasingly declining. Although Ryan Jenkins still cannot get rid of the shackles of the Hollywood assembly line, he can always use the latest creativity to put cliché plots into it, constantly bringing surprises to people."
"In Jurassic Park, you can see Hitchcock-like plots everywhere, but he perfectly combines these with his novels and presents a thrilling story for us! Even if the surprises brought by dinosaurs are still outstanding, Ryan should consider how to get rid of the limitations of the Hollywood model."
——"Time" Richard Chris
"Please continue, Nat!"
In the luxurious suite at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Natalie was sitting at the dining table reading the film reviews in the newspaper, and Ryan and Nicole were enjoying breakfast.
After the crew left Washington, the first stop came to New York. After a crazy weekend of publicity, they were a little tired. Whether it was Ryan or Nicole, they not only had a large number of fans, but also the targets of the media's focus, and were both physically and mentally exhausted after two days.
I got up a little late today, but I didn't expect that Natalie asked George to take her over early, and also brought a lot of newspapers.
"I'm thirsty~" Natalie put down the newspaper. Ryan had to pour a glass of milk and pushed it over, "Okay, dear Nat, this is OK, right?"
"Ryan!"
Nicole glared at him. In her impression, Natalie was strictly vegetarian, and this kind of milk without skim should be a taboo food.
"It's okay, Nicole." Natalie took the milk and took a sip, really didn't care at all.
After looking at Natalie, Nicole looked at Ryan again. Her beautiful eyebrows were twisted together. The two of them had secrets from her!
"Nicole, please don't tell Mrs. Shelley?" Ryan leaned over and whispered in her ear.
"What the hell are you two doing?"
Although this was something that was asked with eyes, Nicole believed that Ryan could definitely read it clearly.
"This is a secret!" Ryan also squeezed his eyes.
"Do you still want to listen?" Natalie suddenly spoke, interrupting the two people who were winking.
"Of course, please continue, Nat."
"When Ryan was creating, he obviously added feminist ideas to the movie. Dr. Ellie Setler was the spokesperson. The role played by Miss Nicole Kidman has a line that just reflects this point, 'Dinosaurs eat men and women occupy the earth'. Strictly speaking, this idea was also found in the original novel. In Jurassic Park, humans played the role of God, stifled the possibility of male dinosaurs and allowed female dinosaurs to dominate the entire island..."
"Stop~ What's this..."
Ryan's mouth trembled. If Setler's lines were a bit feminist, how weird would the thoughts of those who could be interpreted in the latter part?
"Nate, are there any reviews for "The Furious Flames"?" Nicole asked after drinking all the milk in front of her.
"Forget it, Nicole, don't be embarrassed by Nat. The critics will soon say that movie as Tom Cruise's face-selling show. What's the good thing about it?"
Ryan is talking about the truth. This popular action film that highlights the personal charm of the idol and is cool and handsome has been bombarded by most film critics. Even if Sony Columbia launches crisis public relations, it still cannot change this situation.
Don’t think that those well-known film critics are so high-end and tasteful. Except for a few film critics who stand at the top who can be relatively fair, the others will also be affected by various factors. To them, fair speech is just a cloud in the sky.
The matter is very simple. Sony Columbia is in public relations, Ryan, Universal Pictures, Spielberg and others are also in public relations. After all, Sony is an outsider who has just entered the North American entertainment market, while Ryan is a group of Jewish people!
“Where are we going today?”
After packing up the newspaper, Natalie asked.
"Nate, what would happen if I, you, and Nicole got together and took a walk around the streets of New York?" Ryan shook his head. He didn't want to go out and be watched.
Although Natalie has been in stage plays since "The Killer Leon", her reputation has long been spreading. Apart from fans of the uncle, she also has a large number of supporters.
"Okay, I'll go read the book."
At this time, a tinging knock sounded, and then George walked into the restaurant, "Ms. Kennedy and Mr. Spielberg are here."
"They are here? The box office statistics were released in the first week?"
Ryan and Nicole looked at each other. They quickly cleaned up and walked towards the reception room with Natalie.
"Hello, Stephen and Ms. Kennedy."
Natalie greeted the two very politely, and the two nodded to her, and Spielberg said, "I haven't seen each other for a long time, Nat."
"Ryan, there's good news."
The rest of the people are already familiar with each other and can’t be more familiar with each other. There are not so many politeness. Catherine Kennedy’s face is blushing. “Do you want to know?”
"Is it because the box office exceeded 100 million in the first week?"
Ryan felt that it was the first week that the box office was an unprecedented number.
"It's a little bit too late."
Spielberg showed a hint of regret in his excitement.
"How much is that?" Nicole asked.
"Ninety-six and eighty-million dollars!" Catherine Kennedy seemed to be unable to believe it.
"Oh, God!"
Nicole and Natalie exclaimed, both big and small, and this was indeed an unprecedented number!
"Damn!"
Ryan is completely different. If he had known this, several of their investors would have jointly invested, pushing the box office of the first week by the $100 million mark.
This approach is normal in Hollywood. According to rumors circulating, Tom Cruise bought millions of dollars in box office on the first day of the release of "The Flames of the Sky".
"It's such a pity." Ryan could only sigh one sentence.
"Sorry?" Natalie disliked him first, "Come on. Ryan, you might be so happy now."
"Stephen, Kate, we should increase our publicity efforts. Especially overseas, I think this movie has the hope of hitting a global box office of $1 billion!" Ryan ignored Natalie and looked at the other two.
"I will communicate with Universal Pictures as soon as possible."
The things Ryan said involve the benefits of all parties, so he will naturally pay special attention to them.
"Kate, how are our peripheral products sold?" Ryan asked another big head of income.
"The specific numbers have not been counted yet, but there have been out-of-sales situations in many places. The supply of suppliers we signed are currently a bit tight."
Although there are no clear numbers, this is the best good news.
"There's another good news, Ryan."
Everyone here is a community of interests, so there is no need to hide too much when speaking. Catherine Kennedy handed over a statistical report.
Ryan glanced at it and found that it was the North American box office rankings last week. There was no suspense. "Jurassic Park" topped the list, and the second place was "Flames of the Sky".
Just compared the first horror figure of more than $90 million, "The Flames of the Sky" is only $26.56 million, including a part of Tom Cruise's own pocket.
Cruise Pictures and Sony Columbia are destined to lose all their money!
"Flames of the Sky" is a pure popcorn movie that is cool and handsome. Unlike "Jurassic Park", it has a large number of book fans as the basis. The former often has a higher percentage of declines in the second week. To put it simply, it has no threat.
I'm waiting for the day when you go bankrupt! Ryan felt a lighter in his hand, and the report had fallen into Nicole's hands. She only glanced at her cold and pretty face, and couldn't help but show a bright smile.
"Okay, Ryan, let's do it for the time being. If anything Kate will contact you."
Spielberg and the others stood up and said goodbye, "I made a wise decision at the beginning, thank you for choosing me."
No matter how the box office of this movie is in the future, they have created an achievement that has attracted the attention of filmmakers around the world. Even if they are as experienced as Spielberg, they will still be proud.
"You're welcome, Stephen, we will have more and more extensive opportunities for cooperation in the future." Ryan said with a smile.
"I believe this!" (To be continued, please search Piaotianwen, novels are better, updated and faster!
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