Across America, Starting with the Boxing Champion

Chapter 430 Two women face to face

In June, the movies related to Link include "Bridesmaids" and "Mr. Tree", as well as "Midnight in Paris" starring him.

This movie is produced and distributed by Sony Pictures. It started screening on May 20. It received 1.12 million box office in 8 theaters in the United States in the first week. The average daily occupancy rate of a single theater reached 82%. The data is very good and the reputation is also very good. .

 The overall media review score is 76 points, and the Rotten Tomatoes website score is 86% fresh, with 32 people supporting and 12 opposing; Yahoo film critics scored A-.

The New York Times called the film a love poem to Paris by director Woody Allen, and Link's performance adds a lot of luster to the film, which also includes Link and Marion Cotillard, Jennifer Lawrence The emotional scenes in the film are also talked about by the media.

  In its second week, "Midnight in Paris" took in a box office of US$4.74 million in 72 theaters.

 The early screening results were good, with the number of movie theaters expanding to 1,274 in the third week.

 The three-day box office over the weekend was US$16.56 million, ranking fourth in the same period.

The box office champion is the sci-fi blockbuster "Super 8" released at the same time, with a weekend box office of 35.48 million. The runner-up is "Transformers 3" which was released for two weeks with 25.81 million. The third place is "X-Men: First Class" which was released for ten days. US$23.19 million.

"Midnight in Paris", a literary film, can break out of the siege of "Kung Fu Panda 2", "The Hangover 3", "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" and other blockbusters in the busy summer season, and rush to fourth place, and is rated as the first summer film by the media. Stocks clear.

This week is also the fifth week of the release of "Bridesmaids". After experiencing the box office stealing incident, the box office performance of "Bridesmaids" has also become the focus of many media attention.

  This week, it took in a box office of US$14.45 million in North America, bringing the cumulative box office to US$85.15 million. What surprised the media even more is that the film’s box office decline has been within 20% for five consecutive weeks, indicating that the film is of excellent quality.

 At the current pace, the North American box office is expected to exceed 100 million in ten days.

 The overseas box office of "Bridesmaids" has reached a cumulative US$182 million.

  Global box office gross of US$267 million.

Also because the overseas box office of "Bridesmaids" is much larger than that in North America, the rumor that "Warner Pictures stole the box office" circulated on the Internet has been accepted by many people.

Many people are talking online about how much box office Warner Pictures stole. Some people guessed it was close to 100 million US dollars. Originally, the North American box office was about the same as the overseas box office. Some said it was 60 to 70 million, 40 to 50 million.

No matter how much it is stolen, the real box office figures of "Bridesmaids" will be higher than they are now.

Some people also remembered what Link said in the program promotion.

At that time, Link predicted that the global box office of "Bridesmaids" would be 400-500 million US dollars.

After the show aired, many people ridiculed him as the "Mr. Mouth Talker" online. Now it seems that it is only a matter of time before the global box office of "Bridesmaids" exceeds 300 million. The "Hollywood Reporter" estimates the total box office to be around 350 million.

　　Including the part of the box office that was stolen, the global box office is very likely to exceed 400 million US dollars.

 ‘Link didn’t exaggerate’ was the title of an article in Total Film magazine.

The editor of the magazine explained in detail the reaction of many American media after Link shouted "four to five billion" on the show, and also reprinted reports from many large media.

At that time, almost all the media did not believe that the box office of this movie would be as much as 4 to 5 billion. They thought that Link was shouting randomly to create a gimmick to promote the movie.

Now the movie has reached 267 million worldwide, which is still some distance from 400 million, but it is not impossible to achieve.

The editor of "Complete Movie" magazine said that Link is a box office prophet. Almost all the predictions he makes will come true. If they don't come true, 'it will only be the problem of the distribution company', in order to insinuate that Warner Pictures stole the box office. rumor.

At the end of the article, the magazine raised a question. The Marvel blockbuster "Captain America" ​​starring Link has been finalized and will be released to the global audience on July 22. What is Link's prediction this time?

 “Captain America?”

In the afternoon, Link finished training and returned to Lionsgate Studios from Muscle Beach. He met a reporter under the company building. The reporter caught up with him with a microphone and asked him how much he predicted the global box office of "Captain America."

Link smiled softly and stood on the steps and looked back at the sweaty reporter.

“Sorry! Until now, I haven’t seen the Captain America movie, so I can’t make a judgment. I think it won’t be less box office than “Bridesmaids”.”

"Mr. Baker, do you think the global box office of "Captain America" ​​can exceed 1 billion?"

 The reporter asked.

 “I hope so.”

Link waved his hand and walked into the Lionsgate Films building.

The Lions Gate Building is on East 12th Street in Santa Monica, not far from the famous Santa Monica Plaza and shopping mall.

There are many film companies nearby, including Relativity Pictures, Sony Animation Division, Twentieth Century Fox Film Los Angeles Branch, as well as Netflix, Google and other company branches nearby.

The building has five floors, with a total area of ​​120,000 square feet. It was designed by Gensler, a top American architectural firm. It was originally the headquarters of Trimark Films. After the company was acquired, the building also became an asset of Lionsgate Films.

 In 2000, Lionsgate Pictures also moved its headquarters here from Canada.

Link walked into the company building and heard that Andrew Cramer, the head of the international operations department, and four employees had been fired. Andrew became the first senior executive to be optimized after Lions Gate changed ownership.

 “Heard that Andrew Kramer was fired?”

Link asked as he walked into Iwaka's office.

Ivaca stood next to the bookshelf, holding a movie magazine in her hand and flipping through it.

Wearing a light-colored straight skirt, her curves are convex and her hips are like ripe peaches. She likes to wear flat shoes when she is in the office, but she is 181 centimeters tall and has slender and round legs. Even with flat shoes, she still feels comfortable. A tall and graceful visual experience.

 Her long golden hair was pulled back on her head, revealing her white swan neck.

　　While she was reading the magazine, a strand of golden hair fell down onto the page, like a golden crescent falling from the horizon onto a calm lake, fishing out paragraphs of poetic text.

"You came."

Ivaca held up her golden hair with her slender fingers, rolled up the magazine and walked to the small bar. She poured a cup of herbal tea and handed it to him.

“The decision to fire Andrew Cramer was made during the meeting at noon. I was planning to tell you in the evening.”

 “It’s okay, I’m just curious.”

Link pulled her and sat on the chair in front of the bar.

After handing over the management of Lionsgate Pictures to Ivaca, she has the final say on all matters of the company, including personnel, investment, acquisitions, etc. He usually only puts forward personal opinions on film projects.

Ivaca told him that there were three reasons for firing Andrew Kramer and others.

The main reason is that he has been with Lionsgate Pictures for more than three years and has performed poorly in handling the company's international business. He has introduced 15 movies in three years, half of which are losses, and the remaining movies have average box office. Also, in terms of international marketing, Not good enough either.

 In short, his business ability is not worthy of the treatment he currently enjoys.

 The second reason is that during the release of "Far Cry" and "Mr. Tree", there were rumors in the circle that Link personally ordered the purchase of this movie.

At the time, the box office was not good, and many people used this incident to ridicule Link, which greatly affected Link's personal reputation and reputation, and also affected the company's interests.

Afterwards, Ivaca sent people to investigate who disclosed the information to the outside world.

Although it was not found, this matter must be related to the International Department, because the purchase of the film rights was directly given by Link to Andrew Kramer over the phone.

 Whether this matter was told by Andrew himself to the media, or whether Andrew first told others and then others revealed it to the media, the root cause lies with Andrew.

He failed to keep his mouth shut and failed to take his responsibility. He blamed the boss Link for the box office failure. This was his biggest mistake.

 The third reason is that according to French entertainment tabloids, Andrew and others have been immoral in their private lives during the Cannes Film Festival, not just this year.

In 2009, one of his assistants was taken away for questioning by the local police on suspicion of sexual harassment during the Rotterdam International Film Festival. Although the matter was settled by Andrew, such an incident happened during their business trip, which affected the company's international image. , must be severely punished.

“This is a good deal. I heard that Andrew had worked under Harvey for several years. I didn’t trust him at first.”

Link said.

"Yes, this is also the reason why I fired him. People who are distrustful, even if they have a little suspicion, must be dealt with as soon as possible. The higher the status of such people in the company, the greater the harm, and it will also affect our work mood. " Ivaca said calmly, crossing her legs.

Link looked at her and saw her cold expression, calm tone, and resolute work style. If he were not her boyfriend, but an ordinary employee, he would have been kicked out by her long ago.

But every time he saw her with a cold face, like an inviolable strong woman, he always wanted to do something to break her state.

 So he stood up, walked behind Ivaca, and gently held her fragrant shoulders and smooth, fragrant skin.

 “Did you help Kristine apply any medicine today?”

Ivaca leaned against his chest and smiled softly.

 “No, the muscle strain is not serious, just rest for two days and it will be fine.”

Link said.

 After helping Kristine apply the medicine last time, she came again the next day when his training was about to end, saying that the assistant was not there and asked him to help apply the medicine.

Link could only agree.

Before applying the medicine, Kristine would ask him if he would bully her while she was injured. Link said no, Kristine said that she believed in him and hoped that he would not let her down.

Link helped her apply the medicine again, just like the first time, except that the range of movement of his palms was wider, from arms to shoulders, from back to ribs, lower edge of chest, calves to hips and waist.

While applying the ointment and massaging, he did not speak, and neither did Kristine, as if they were playing a game of whoever speaks first loses.

After applying the ointment, he went to the bathroom to wash his hands in his pocket. When he came out, Christine left first, and there were some water stains on the sofa where she lay down.

Today Kristen came again. She seemed to be addicted to taking medicine. However, Emma Roberts also came to train later and it was not convenient to apply medicine. Kristen exercised in the training ground for more than an hour and then left with Emma.

Link had no objection to the two of them coming to the training ground to exercise, but De La Hoya looked very unhappy.

He said nothing when Emma and Christine were around.

After the two left, Hoya found him and teased him in a very sour tone, saying that he lived a healthy life and brought two beautiful celebrities with him to practice boxing.

Link said that they came here voluntarily, not by invitation.

De La Hoya didn't believe it and asked him if he wanted an extra bed in the locker room so that he could rest.

Link said that he would advise Emma and Christine not to come to Muscle Beach to exercise in the future.

De La Hoya immediately objected, claiming that the two of them could come and exercise if they wanted to, and there was no need to stop them. With two beautiful women here, everyone would train more actively.

It is said that several boxers regard the two as goddesses, and what they look forward to most every day is to see them in the training ground.

Link asked him why he still said such nonsense since he had no objection to Emma and Christine coming here to exercise.

Hoya snorted coldly and said nothing.

Morales said behind the barbell rack that De La Hoya was jealous. He couldn't get beautiful celebrities like Emma and Kristen, so he deliberately came to find trouble, trying to find a balance in this way.

De La Hoya was furious when he heard this, and he raised his fist and hit Morales head and face.

 Dong dong dong!

“Chairman, Miss Daddario is here.”

Evaka’s secretary Vivian Jones stood at the door of the office and said.

 “Got it, please come in Miss Daddario.”

 Ivaka slowly stood up.

Link was stunned for a moment, "Miss Daddario?"

"Yes, you don't have to think too much, it's a work matter. The production department said that Daddario participated in the casting of two movies by Lionsgate Studios. She performed very well and successfully passed the audition. Later, for some unknown reason, she turned down two more roles. I called her to invite her over just to talk about the movie, and I won’t cause any trouble for you.”

 Ivaka smiled.

Link raised his eyebrows.

He knew that Daddario auditioned for the Lionsgate movie, but he didn't interfere. Daddario got two roles based solely on his ability.

But later Daddario told him not to act, saying that she did not get those two roles based on her strength, and that other actresses were more suitable than her, and she did not want to take the back door.

Link said that she had no involvement and that she got the role based on her strength.

Dadario said that people at Lionsgate knew about their relationship and gave her special attention during the audition. She was worried that doing so would affect the performance of the film and felt there was too much pressure.

 After much thought, I decided not to act.

Link couldn't persuade her, so he had to call Daddario's agent, Ms. Susan Cobos, and ask her to help find a few roles suitable for Daddario, which could show his face and figure, but it was best not to have any What kind of intimate scene, and promised to take care of her actors.

Susan Cobos agreed.

He thought the matter was over, but he didn't expect that Ivaca would personally invite Daddario to Lionsgate Studios for a chat.

Generally speaking, when love rivals know each other's existence, they will find ways to avoid meeting each other to avoid the appearance of a Shura field.

 But Ivaca never seemed to worry about this and took the initiative to meet Taylor, Jennifer Lawrence, and now Daddario.

 I thought that I came to the company early today and came later, so I might not know about the meeting between the two.

With this in mind, he couldn't help but wonder if Ivaca had met all the women he was involved with, including Emma Watson, Beyoncé, Marion Cotillard, etc.

 “Hi, Eva, Link? Are you there?”

 Before Link could figure it out, Alexandra Daddario came to the office.

Wearing a black women's suit with white lining and a knee-length skirt, she shows off her tall figure, full chest curvature, flat belly, straight and round calves, making her sexy, fresh and healthy.

Her long golden brown hair was spread over her shoulders, and the ends of her hair looked like they had just been trimmed. They were neat and textured. On her beautiful, carefully groomed cheeks, a pair of big blue eyes winked at her, and her red lips were slightly pursed. There were some surprises.

 When she and Ivaca stand together, the visual impact is as big as the curvature of their chests.

"Alex, welcome! Link didn't know about our appointment. He came over early today. Link, Alex and I are going to talk about work. Do you want to listen here?"

Evaka stood next to Daddario and looked at him with a smile.

Link twitched his lips. He didn't know what Ivaca wanted to do, but he couldn't stop it now that it was done.

 He walked over and hugged Daddario gently, kissed her on the cheek, hugged Ivaca again, and quietly squeezed her buttocks.

This woman has many advantages and disadvantages. The most prominent one is that she has too many things to do. After other wives know that a man is having an affair, they usually turn a blind eye and pretend not to know anything. Go down and break up.

 But Ivaca is not like this. She will take the initiative to chat with a few people, and seems to treat this kind of thing as work.

Link didn’t know what her purpose was, so he could only follow her for the time being.

  —

 Click!

Outside the office door, Link looked back at the closed door, scratched his forehead, took a lollipop out of his pocket and put it in his mouth.

 (End of this chapter)