Behind each epic movie of war is a huge investment of hundreds of millions of yuan, and the subsequent promotional and public relations costs for Oscars. The cost of "Gladiator" has reached nearly 170 million US dollars. Such a huge investment also means that there are huge difficulties for the movie to make a profit at the box office.

War epic movies have always been weak in the sales of peripheral products. Without advertising, they reduce early sponsorship. Dolls and toys in the back are generally R-level relationships, so they will definitely not be able to face the largest market for children and teenagers.

When the North American box office of Gladiator reached 200 million US dollars, the sales of peripheral products remained at seven figures, which can only be said to be better than nothing.

However, after entering 2001, Jenkins Film started negotiations on other copyrights, and the box office sales also had the capital to raise prices.

In the end, the TV copyright of the movie was sold for US$25 million, the five-year DVD and video tape copyright was sold for US$30 million, and the sales profit was 20% share, which totaled US$55 million in revenue, plus the pretty good box office and subsequent other revenue outside Shanghai, making it no longer difficult for the movie to make a profit.

"So, we must minimize the production of this type of movie in the future."

In Los Angeles in January, it was a little cold at night. Ryan was wearing thick pajamas and sat on the rattan chair on the balcony. "The epic film was destined to decline."

"When I attended Drew's party a few days ago, I heard that many companies were preparing for suitable ancient war film projects after seeing "Gladiator" successful."

Charlize Theron next to him was holding a cup of hot cocoa and curled up in a rattan chair. "In particular, Warner is said to be interested in investing $150 million to adapt the Trojan Massacre in Homer's epic into a movie."

"Okay, my dear, we don't have to worry about other companies." Ryan stretched out his hands at the South African American Diamond, "Let me try it. Are you heavy?"

"I have only gained five pounds of weight." Charlize ignored him, pinched his slightly plump face and said distressedly, "I strictly implement the nutritionist's plan, but the effect is not too obvious. I should reduce my exercise volume, so it is best to go to bed after eating."

"So. From today on, we'd better sleep in separate rooms." She said helplessly.

"This is too cruel." Ryan seemed even more helpless and spread his hands. "Don't you think our exercise every night can promote your appetite?"

Charlize did not answer the conversation, drank the remaining hot cocoa, stood up and walked towards the bedroom, "I'm going to rest, are you together?"

"Do you go first?" Ryan waved his hand, "Dear, you are so attractive to me, I can't help it when I lay together."

Some things are destined to be unchanged. When they get along, Ryan will try to make her feel happy and happy. Beautiful love words and praise words are undoubtedly good ways to enhance feelings.

Seeing Charlize walking into the room with a bright smile, Ryan unconsciously looked to the east. A little closer was his former home. It is said that Nicole has returned and is preparing to go to Australia to shoot a new movie. No matter how the subsequent development is, the two can only maintain a tacit understanding now. As passers-by, they exist.

A place farther away from him was New York, Harvard started a new holiday, and Natalie returned to the Big Apple because she maintained a fixed connection every week. The Long Island girl was much happier than before, and it seemed that the original Natalie was about to come back.

Slowly walked to the balcony. Ryan held the guardrail and raised his eyes a little. The dark night sky was dotted with starlight. I don’t know which one could see Nicole and Natalie. Which one could tell herself what they were thinking.

A familiar breath came from behind, and his slender arms hugged his waist, and his soft body pressed against his back.

Ryan didn't speak, and Charlize was also silent, because there was something he didn't need to say, just keeping a tacit understanding was enough.

After a long time, Ryan turned around and kissed her forehead. South African American crawled back with a bright smile. He kissed her forehead all the way and finally fell on her bright red lips. The four lips were tangled together and gently sucked, gradually turning from gentle to wildness. The shallow kiss eventually turned into a French wet kiss.

"Charlie, tell me, you won't leave me in the future, right?" Ryan stared into her eyes.

"Yes, I won't leave." Charlize said that only idiots will leave their current position. "No matter what happens, I will be with you."

After saying that, the eyes of the South African Diamond flashed. There was a very smart person on the other side. The earlier he thoughts, the better.

Holding up his slender and soft body horizontally, Ryan walked into the bedroom, gently put her down, and then lay on one side. The two of them pressed their heads against their heads, like naughty children who had not grown up, saying intimate words, occasionally brushing over each other's most sensitive parts, and cleverly escaped before causing the other to tremble.

Sometimes, such tenderness is better than the most direct intimacy.

Under Charlize's intentional guidance, the topic of chat turned to the past, and those pasts that she didn't know much were spoken out from her.

"Before I was ten years old, I had a happy family, and my parents treated me very well."

Unconsciously, Charlize got into Ryan's arms, his bright eyes flashing with sadness, "Later, all this changed. My father's career was not going well, and he became addicted to alcohol. He would treat his mother every time he got drunk..."

Her words paused and slowly bit her lips.

These things were revealed by the media as early as when Charlize became famous, and Ryan also knew that he had held the trembling body in his arms with force.

"Dear, it's all over." He kissed the tears flowing from the corners of her eyes.

"Ryan, can you tell me it's all right?" Charlize suddenly opened his eyes and stared at him seriously. "I know these things have been hyped up by the media for a long time, but I want to tell you in person, I must tell you. I don't want any misunderstandings in the future."

Nodding gently, Ryan signaled her to continue.

"This situation lasted until I was fifteen years old, and my mother and I endured it in 1991." Charlize closed his eyes again, as if he didn't want to see the other side of the world, the real and cruel side, "I will never forget that day on June 21, 1991."

"My father was drunk and not only did he rape his mother again, but he also wanted to...and..."

After hesitating for a moment, the word finally squeezed out of her teeth, "I still want to rape me! My mother tried her best to protect me and hid in the room with me. He made a big fuss outside the door, and finally broke open the door, and then... Then my mother shot him, and he fell in front of me with blood."

"Although the court finally ruled that my mother was self-defense and exempted from being held accountable, we no longer wanted to stay in South Africa, so I went to Europe and became a model." She slowly opened her eyes, "and then, I found that the reality of this world is terrible. In order to stand up, some people can do incredible things..."

"No one can hurt you anymore from now on." Ryan kissed his forehead hard, "I will protect you, Charlie."

"Ryan, the frustration experience of modeling and ballet schools, has taught me how to survive and made me more realistic. I am not just myself, but I also have to protect my mom." Charlize hesitated and continued, "So...I..."

"I understand, Charlie." Ryan held her face up to her, "But you love me and you will never do anything that is not good for me, right?"

"Trust me, Charlie." He said again, "no one can hurt you again."

Holding her majestic body with her face against her hot chest, Charlize listened to the vigorous and powerful heartbeat. Her past experience made her understand that everything is hard-won now. How many people can meet the opportunity to stand at the peak?

As for some things, try to ignore them. She has officially moved into Jenkins Manor and treats people around her with Ryan's personality. As long as she doesn't leave on her own initiative, he will not drive herself away no matter what.

Even...even if you work harder yourself, you will probably become Mrs. Jenkins.

Perhaps, after filming the movie officially named "The Devil", he can take all the contraceptive measures. Judging from Ryan's performance of loving Taylor Swift so much, he should like children very much.

Ryan naturally can't guess the idea of ​​South African diamonds now, after all, women's minds are always complicated.

Hollywood after the New Year is the busiest season of the year. On Hollywood Avenue, you may be the agent of a big-name star. Any actor or singer who wants to gain something during the awards ceremony understands the importance of prior public relations.

Public relations companies that have extremely poor business at other times have also ushered in a bumper season of the year. These companies that are always inseparable from Hollywood big names can use various means for money and guaranteeing customers, many of which are infinitely close to the bottom line of the academy.

In fact, many people who are familiar with the operating rules of the Oscars sometimes say in private that "no award is true and credible" "everything has price and reward", "to win, anything can be paid...

However, no matter how much you say in private, when it is their turn to hope to win the award, their PR is no less enthusiastic than anyone else. The escalating PR activities have completely changed the way the film is promoted during the awards season, becoming more active and effective, and it looks like a political campaign.

In this game of fame and fortune, the rules behind it are full of controversy, and movies and characters are never the only standards. Luck, popularity, public relations and other factors will all end up with the award.
Chapter completed!