Heads Up Hollywood

There is no doubt that the third weekend in June is the most competitive schedule in recent years!

"Spider-Man", "Sixty Seconds Speed", "Titan a.e.", "Chicken Run"... Four blockbusters were released at the same time. This is definitely the hottest movie market in this winter of economic crisis!

The first release of "Sixty Seconds of Speed" met the audience on June 21. There were 3,089 theaters, and the film scheduling rate was as high as 55%.

However, under such favorable conditions that the other three blockbusters have not been released, "Sixty Seconds of Speed" only received a box office of 3.12 million US dollars that day, which is shocking!

Affected by the recent crisis of public opinion, Disney and related evaluation agencies have significantly lowered the expected box office of "Sixty Seconds".

But the box office on the first day was only $3.12 million, which was enough to shock people in the industry!

Everyone seems to have seen the birth of a tragedy!

Oh no, maybe two - "Sixty Seconds" and "Titans a.e.".

"Chicken Run" is a cartoon that doesn't have much competition with "Spider-Man" in cleaning up the crowd.

On June 22, "Spider-Man" officially came under the momentum of rumbling!

Prior to this, the pre-sale movie tickets of "Spider-Man" had reached as high as 23.94 million, and the pre-sale box office... 129 million US dollars!

You know, the previous pre-sale box office record was Dunn's "Star Wars Episode 1", which was only $57 million. Just one year later, this record was broken again by Dunn, more than doubled!

Dunn's version of "Spider-Man" has a total of 128 minutes and a pg-13 rating. On the premiere day, there will be two simultaneous screenings in 3,239 cinemas across the United States, 7:00-9:10, 9:30-11:40.

The premiere will be held at the oldest vista theater in Los Angeles.

Although the pre-sale box office is aimed at the whole weekend, on the day of the premiere, it is conservatively estimated that the box office is at least 10 times that of "Sixty Seconds"!

For Dunn, the premiere is just a formality. The reason why he did it with great fanfare is to take care of the emotions of those fanatical fans.

Who doesn't want their idols to have powerful connections and aloof status in Hollywood?

The star guests appearing at the premiere are the biggest longings for idols.

Because Tang En launched a network of contacts, the premiere guests that night, big names gathered!

Famous directors include Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, Luc Besson, Jonathan Demme, Sam Mendes, Peter Jackson, John Wu...

Some directors couldn't come back because they were filming in other places. But such a list of directors is like the Oscar red carpet, which is dazzling.

As for the cast list, it is to make the entire fans scream and revel!

Mel Gibson!

Tom Hanks!

Jim Carrey!

Throughout the 1990s, 3 of the 5 hottest superstars in Hollywood came!

Especially Tom Hanks, whose face was obviously a little frosty. I heard that he had just returned from Europe 2 hours ago in order to participate in the premiere of "Spider-Man".

Then, Leonardo Ricaprio, Keanu Reeves, Jack Chen, Kevin Spacey, Pierce Brosnan, Ed Harris…

Next, the female stars who were present were also competing with each other, and the big names gathered.

Australian goddess Nicole Kidman!

French goddess Sophie Marceau!

South African diamond Charlize Theron!

British actress Kate Winslet!

Forever Catwoman Michelle Pfeiffer!

...

After the star-studded visual feast, several Victoria's Secret supermodels from New York, with arrogant stature and beautiful long legs, ignited the enthusiasm of the entire red carpet and went completely crazy.

Dunn didn't participate in the final debut ceremony with the crew, not because he didn't want to, but because of the security team's request.

Dunn is now too rich, and has been in the whirlpool of controversy, always facing the danger of being shot. Although there has been a period of whitewashing by the media, it is an indisputable fact that Dunn sacked the Nasdaq and entered the Forbes rich list.

Ordinary people don't care about this process, but those investors who lost their bottom in Nasdaq are already a group of desperadoes who dare to commit suicide, let alone murder?

They are Dunn's biggest threat!

Dunn increased the number of his bodyguards, and also set up a security team in Dunn Films, mainly responsible for his personal safety and the safety of several female companions.

This kind of red carpet show that is too public should be minimized.

Even the president can be shot in the street, let alone him?

"Hi, Dunn!"

Holding Natalie's hand, Tang En just walked into the VIP area of ​​the theater when he saw a beautiful woman, twisting her enchanting waist and buttocks, walking over with a smile.

Natalie frowned slightly and reminded in a low voice beside Dunn, "Her name is Charlize Theron."

Of course Dunn knew her, he extended his hand enthusiastically, and said with a smile, "Miss Theron, I'm glad you can attend the premiere of "Spider-Man"."

"Dawn, you're too polite, just call me Charlie." Charlize Theron glanced at Natalie, as if she had never seen it, and said with the corners of her mouth hooked, "I see in the guest list, there are several from New York. model?"

Tang En said with a smile: "Yes, I have a few model friends."

Charlize Theron smirked inwardly, friend? It was reported in the gossip newspapers a few days ago that you got together with two Brazilian supermodels.

It is said that after returning to New York, they lived in a luxury townhouse in Manhattan CBD.

With the income of two new models, can you buy a luxury villa in the center of Manhattan where the land is expensive? It is said that the villa is worth at least 25 million US dollars! And a mansion in that location is not something you can buy with money.

The internal cause of it is obvious.

Charlize Theron remained calm, half-smiling, glancing lightly at Dunn, and said meaningfully, "I've also been a model before."

Tang En looked up and down her exquisite figure, nodded in approval, "I can see that you have a great figure."

With Natalie's intelligence, she could naturally hear what the other party meant. She pulled Dunn's hand and said casually, "Director Spielberg is over there, let's go visit. I'm sorry, Miss Theron, we now was busy."

Charlize Theron's face was stiff, and he forced a smile, "It should be."

Turning his eyes, he quickly opened the Kun bag and took out a business card. Regardless of Natalie's eyes, he put it directly into Dunn's jacket pocket, with a playful blink of his left eye, and made a phone call gesture with his right hand. .

Holding Dunn's arm, Natalie said in a low voice, "You should restrain yourself, at least you should be careful about the influence. The Bichis dare to seduce you in front of me, it's too much."

Tang En chuckled: "Don't worry, when I move to the manor on the top of the hill on the southern slope, I can avoid the sight of the paparazzi."

Natalie pouted, "You have to deal with it yourself anyway, don't affect me! I don't want to go to school and be laughed at by my classmates."

Tang En pondered slightly and nodded solemnly, "I see, I will pay attention in the future."

At this time, Steven Spielberg was smiling and chatting with a yellow-skinned Asian director-John Wu.

Since he came to Hollywood, John Wu has struggled all the way, smooth sailing, especially after "Broken Arrow" got the final editing rights and achieved success, his reputation has become famous.

With the big sale of "Face Change", John Wu seems to have the momentum of a Hollywood first-line director. "Mission Impossible 2" released a month ago has set off a movie viewing frenzy.

Up to now, "Mission Impossible 2" has achieved a box office of 190 million US dollars in North America, and it is estimated that it will exceed the 200 million US dollar mark within this month.

What is the concept of $200 million at the North American box office?

In 1996, only two films exceeded 200 million at the North American box office. In 1997 and 1998, only 3 films reached this goal, and in 1999, only 4 films.

"Mission Impossible 2" has been released for more than a month, and it is absolutely guaranteed to be a big seller!

Although there are still many countries in the world, "Mission Impossible 2" will not be released until July, but Paramount and many evaluation agencies have come to the conclusion that this movie will make a lot of money!

And film director John Wu has undoubtedly become the hottest figure in Hollywood.

It is said that a number of film companies have already sent him an invitation to seek cooperation.

but……

A director who has aspirations has ambitions.

After the filming of "Face Change", John Wu intends to shoot a literary film, supervised by Clint Eastwood~www.wuxiaspot.com~ The two sides have reached an agreement, but the film company does not agree.

Well, John Wu... It's better to make a blockbuster!

Later, with Dunn's recommendation, John Wu accepted the invitation of "Mission Impossible 2" and invested a full 125 million US dollars.

Now, "Mission: Impossible 2" is a big hit, and a large number of film companies are invited, but after John Wu arrived in Hollywood, he has made 4 action movies in a row, and he really wants to make a movie of another style.

John Wu now has the capital to refuse.

At this time, Spielberg chatted with John Wu in such a friendly manner, and he must have also intentionally invited John Wu to shoot an action movie of DreamWorks.

Dunn walked over, and sure enough, he heard Spielberg's earnest voice. He was inviting John Wu to make a film called "Fighting the Storm".

"John, the script outline for this project is already available. If you are willing to be the director, you can hire the screenwriter and write the script. Of course, as in the past, you have the final editing rights."

Listening to Spielberg's voice, Dunn burst into laughter, running a film company, and sometimes, he really needs to let go.

It's hard to imagine that Spielberg, who has a straight back in Universal Pictures, would be cautious in front of John Wu.

And John Wu also refused neatly, "I'm sorry, Steven, I'm going to take a break for a while, or... challenge a new subject, an action movie, I'm a little tired."

At this moment, his eyes lit up, saw Dunn, and shook hands with him, "Be the first to wish your movie a big hit at the box office!"

Dunn took a deep look at John Wu, "John, you want to challenge a new subject. As a director, I can understand it very well. But... IMHO, I don't think it's a good idea..."

(Sanqi Chinese)