Hollywood Lover

   "December?" Ender looked at the information on the "Los Angeles Film News" in his hand, with a sinister sneer on the corner of his mouth. "Smith, you yellow-skinned monkey is absolutely finished this time. Let me tell you how stupid your previous actions are!"

  Because it was his first time as a director, the filming progress of Ander's movie was obviously slow, and it was only about 70% completed so far. According to his estimation, if the work is not rushed, the release time will be arranged in December, which is definitely a godsend opportunity! How could Ender let it go?

  So many movies bad-mouthing The Matrix gave him infinite self-confidence!

  Time is slowly passing by unconsciously, in the last few days of late September. The Matrix has finally been fully produced.

  In a small, pitch-black projection hall, Zhang Dongcheng, Adaman, Yuan Heping, and other executives from Dongcheng Pictures were sitting together, watching the full version of The Matrix.

  When the ending song sounded and the subtitles appeared. Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief, all with relaxed smiles on their faces.

   "Smith, this movie is so cool!" Adaman said excitedly to Zhang Dongcheng.

"That's right!" Zhang Dongcheng nodded in agreement, glanced at everyone, and said, "Everyone, after nearly ten months of hard work, we have finally created The Matrix. The next step is to test our achievements during this period of time." .Adaman, I will leave the theater to you!"

   "No problem, it's on me!" Adaman patted his chest to assure him.

   "Next, we will submit the film for review. During this time, please reconnect with the main members of the crew and prepare the publicity plan!" Zhang Dongcheng arranged in an orderly manner.

  The result of the review was reached on October 3rd. Not surprisingly, it is still R-rated just like the original version. That is to say, the restricted level, it is recommended to watch over the age of 17.

   Once the results of the rating are obtained, all that remains is to contact the cinema.

   At the same time, the news that The Matrix has been completed and sent to the American Motion Picture Association for review also reached Ender, who was busy with the final production.

   "****! How did Smith's yellow-skinned monkey move so fast? Didn't it mean that the production could only be completed in December? Why is it two months earlier?"

  The moment he heard the news, Ender was stunned.

  Ander always thought that Zhang Dongcheng's movie would be released in December. In order to defeat Zhang Dongcheng in a justifiable way, he has really been striving for perfection during this period, and many shots have been almost nitpicking.

   Such an approach undoubtedly slowed down the filming progress of the film, and the finalization was about a month later than expected. Now the post-production special effects are less than half done.

   At this time, The Matrix has already been submitted for review. If Ender still wants to ensure the quality of the movie, even if it speeds up desperately, it is impossible to arrange it in the same schedule as Zhang Dongcheng's movie.

"Damn it! This damned yellow-skinned monkey, he is so afraid of me. In order to avoid colliding with my movie, he released it earlier!" An De immediately thought Zhang Dongcheng's approach was cowardice, and wanted to avoid him. .

  Although I am very unwilling and angry. But Ander was more complacent. After all, Zhang Dongcheng's attempt to move the schedule was clearly out of fear of his performance. This allowed Ander, who had been crushed by Zhang Dongcheng since graduation, to fully experience the thrill of revenge.

   How could Ender be unhappy if a person who was once nominated for an Oscar for best director would shy away because of his own film, especially if this person was his sworn enemy?

   "We can't just let him escape like this!" A sternness flashed in Ender's eyes, he picked up his phone and called Gavin.

   "Oh! My dear brother, what's the matter? You know, I will be very busy at this time. If you have anything to say, please hurry up!" As soon as the call was connected, Ender heard Gavin's complaint.

   "Listen to Gavin!" Although there was resentment in Ender's tone, he couldn't hide his pride. "I want you to post a message tomorrow!"

   "Huh?" Gavin showed an interested expression, put a document in his hand on the table, and asked intently: "Tell me! What news?"

"Do you know? The movie about Smith's yellow-skinned monkey will be released soon!" Ender danced his arms and legs, and said happily, "This guy is obviously afraid of me. Do you know? He is afraid of me, so he dare not talk to me." It will be released at the same time! You have to expose this news, and I will make him a Hollywood clown!"

  I thought I could get some revelations from Ander, but I didn't expect such oolong news. Gavin didn't know whether to laugh or cry, he was silent for a moment, and replied with a bit of helplessness in his tone: "I'm very sorry, Ender, I'm afraid you won't be able to fulfill your wish!"

   "Why?" Ender was puzzled, and asked angrily, "Gavin, please explain clearly to me. Why can't you get what you want?"

"It's very simple! Because this news is harmless to Smith, do you understand?" Gavin explained: "I can publish the news for you, but I don't think it's useful for you to do so. After all, you and Smith bet It seems that not many people know about it!"

   "Okay!" Ender thought about it and realized that his thoughts were indeed a little naive. But even so, he wouldn't make it easy for Zhang Dongcheng. "However, Gavin. I still want you to insist on publishing such a message!"

   "OK! This is no problem!" Gavin agreed casually.

  Even though Dongcheng Films is a newly established film company, although Sparrow is small and well-equipped, it is no problem to be its own distributor.

  After the results of the review came out, Zhang Dongcheng, Adaman and the others began to get busy contacting the theater company for the screening!

  In a small screening hall of AMC Theater Company in the United States. When the music and subtitles from the end of the movie appear on the canvas in front of you. The lights were turned on immediately.

"Wow, Director Smith, this is really a great movie. You are better than I imagined!" Sitting on the chair, the white man in his fifties or sixties was dressed neatly The suit, the gray hair combed meticulously, the obvious wrinkles on the face, and the light of wisdom in the small eyes, let people know that he is a very shrewd businessman at a glance.

  Hearing this, Zhang Dongcheng showed a formulaic smile, nodded and said, "Thank you for your compliment, Mr. Kent!"

   This guy named Kent by Zhang Dongcheng is the manager of AMC Theater Company in the United States.

  AMC Theater Company is the world's second largest theater chain group, better known as AMC Entertainment Company. From the opening of the first movie theater in the United States in 1920 to the present, it has 346 theaters with a total of 5028 screens. It is the second largest movie theater chain in North America, second only to Emperor Entertainment Group.

  However, on May 21, 2012, China's Dalian Wanda Group acquired 100% of the company's shares for US$2.6 billion (HK$20.186 billion). Became a subsidiary of China's Dalian Wanda Group.

  In the beginning, a considerable part of the theaters in the AMC theater chain were leased, and the lease period was determined by the contract between the producer and the theater. However, as the company expanded, AMC directly acquired some theaters to realize their ownership or controlling rights.

   Zhang Dongcheng contacted Kent this time to discuss the release. After all, movies always need to meet the audience in theaters. Without movie theaters, Zhang Dongcheng will definitely lose his life just relying on the release of DVDs!

"So, Director Smith. Should we discuss the specific cooperation method?" Kent stood up, rubbed his neck that was a little sore from sitting for more than two hours, and said, "I think we need to go to my Discuss this issue in the office, and drink a cup of coffee by the way. The environment here is really not suitable!"

  Zhang Dongcheng naturally has no objection to this.

  After following Kent to his office, Zhang Dongcheng said straight to the point: "Mr. Kent, if I hand over The Matrix to AMC Theater Company, how many canvases can you arrange for me?"

  Kent pondered for a moment, and said seriously: "In the initial stage, 1,800 yuan! We will make adjustments later depending on the specific box office results! What does Mr. Smith think?"

   "One thousand and eight?" Zhang Dongcheng shook his head and said, "Too little!"

"Oh! No!" Kent laughed mysteriously, and explained: "Mr. Smith, you have to be clear that the short-term film investment fund plan you created in this movie has provoked the rules of the entire Hollywood film industry. If you Want more canvas. There’s a price to pay. There’s no free lunch in this world, is there?”

  A gleam flashed in Zhang Dongcheng's eyes. no surprise! I knew that the plan of the short-term film investment fund would touch the interests of many people. Now the revenge is coming. He deliberately pretended to be ignorant and asked, "I don't know what Mr. Kent means?"

   "My meaning is very simple. As long as Mr. Smith is willing to lower the proportion of the box office share. Then we can increase the number of canvases!" Kent finally revealed the last disguise.

  A nameless fire burned in Zhang Dongcheng's chest. He knew very well that the other party was clearly threatening him. Gritting his teeth hard, Zhang Dongcheng tried his best to calm himself down and said, "Mr. Kent, what do you think of the box office ratio?"

   "This is the document we have drawn up, Mr. Smith, you can take a look at it first!" Kent calmly took out a document that had been drawn up earlier and handed it to Zhang Dongcheng.

  Opening the file that Kent handed over, Zhang Dongcheng skipped the useless nonsense, and directly started to look at the above box office share.

Most of the United States adopts a flexible system for the division of box office revenue, that is, after the exhibitor deducts the screening-related costs from the box office revenue, it will return the box office according to the proportion of decreasing week by week (usually 90% in the first week, and then 10% every two weeks). to the publisher. These profits are redistributed by publishers and producers.