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The promotion of "The Departed Walker" is also steadily advancing during the fermentation of the event.

After "The Oprah Show" aired, Ebert and Leonardo chose to keep a low profile. Except for the necessary activities arranged by the crew and Warner, most of their publicity work was carried out through the Internet. On the one hand, there is no better publicity than "The Oprah Show". During this period of time, the names of Ebert and Leonardo frequently appeared in the headlines of major media, and "The Departed" also used This easterly wind has more clout.

According to the information of the American online ticketing website, the sales volume of "The Departed" on the Internet during this period also set a record, ranking first among all the films released recently.

In the United States, online ticket sales have not been the mainstream of movie sales. Compared with offline sales, online sales probably only account for about 10% of all movie sales, or even less.Not only is the ticket price of online sales and offline sales the same, but also online sales will generate additional service fees, plus the inconvenience of the purchase process, ticket collection, and seat reservation, making online sales not very popular with audiences. Welcome, let alone 2006, even 10 or 20 years later, online ticket sales have not become the mainstream of the American movie market.

Therefore, when a new movie is released, the audience would rather line up to buy tickets or wait in the cinema for the next movie than buy tickets through the Internet.

However, according to the statistics of ticket prices and the number of viewers who bought tickets, the audience who chose to buy tickets online alone contributed more than 1000 million US dollars to the box office of the film. Judging from the cost of "The Departed", such benefits seem to be insignificant. What a surprise, but "The Departed" is not a commercial blockbuster after all, and more than 1000 million may even be a three-day box office in the weekend of the second week for it.

No one is going against money, and Warner Bros. is happy with the outcome.

For a work of the type "The Departed", although it can win a certain amount of box office for the film two months after its release, the real profit will come after the Oscars are over, when all aspects of the film's income will be certain. promote.

Of course, as a non-profit film company, Warner Bros. still hopes that the box office performance of this film can exceed expectations. In any case, with the joining of Ebert and Leonardo, and the most popular recent "Op Pull Show, it shouldn't be a big problem for this movie to outperform Martin Scorsese's previous works.

On the day of the premiere, Ebert and Leonardo arrived at the red carpet scene at the same time, waving to fans who supported them on both sides.Ebert's attire is still a model for still photos, as the fashion magazine said. There is nothing out of place on the whole body, and even the color of the tie echoes the light-colored patterns outlined on the dark black leather shoes.

After Ebert's long-term training, Leonardo's red carpet look is finally no longer as rigid and old-fashioned as before. He didn't ask Ebert for his opinion on today's look, but after he matched it, Ebert specially checked After a while, but he didn't find any faults, he couldn't help but praise Leonardo a few words.

Leonardo looked in the mirror happily, and pinched his stomach emphatically: "I have been paying attention to maintaining my figure during this time, and I finally stopped gaining weight. Sure enough, I still look good in clothes when I'm skinny. It's good to be like me."

While talking, he did not forget to glance at Ebert with disgust: "You are too thin, and you don't look good at all."

"Yes, yes." Ebert finished tying his tie and straightened Leonardo's shirt and trousers until he couldn't see any wrinkles all over his body. Then Ebert raised his eyebrows in satisfaction: "It looks like this Just fine."

After walking the red carpet, Martin Scorsese approached and gave Ebert and Leonardo a big hug: "Leo, Ebert, as long as you are here, there will never be a lack of news. Remember when I first met Ebert... At that time, you and Leo seemed to have a big news?"

Ebert smiled awkwardly: "Martin, your memory is really good."

"No, no, no!" Mr. Director shook his head, "It's not that my memory is good, but a guest who came today reminded me of this."

Mr. Director took a step back, and a short figure with an indifferent expression appeared in Ebert's sight.

Ebert exclaimed in surprise: "Al!"

"The Departed" can be said to be one of the most important projects of Warner Bros. this year, and the production team members can also be described as top Hollywood, whether it is director Martin Scorsese, producers Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston or two The lead actors, as well as other supporting actors, have friends spread all over Hollywood, so the film's premiere red carpet looks like an awards show red carpet scene.

Charlie Sheen, Jennifer Connelly, Courteney Cox, Anne Hathaway... But among the stars attending the red carpet, Ebert did not see Al Pacino.

The first meeting between Martin Scorsese and Ebert was indeed recommended by Al. In just three to five years, Ebert has changed from a small supporting role in "White Night" to the most famous in Hollywood. One of the actors, I have to say, this is indeed a wonderful thing.

After greeting the others, Ebert took Al to have a pleasant chat.

"I really didn't expect you to come. This is really a huge surprise." After a long time no see, Al was as energetic as ever, and his eyes seemed to be full of radiance.

Ebert has worked with many excellent actors, young and old, but Al is very unique to him. He is the first superstar that Ebert has collaborated with. On the road of acting, Al has given Ebert has a lot of guidance, so that Ebert has received a lot of enlightenment on the road of acting.

Al was generous again. He taught Ebert everything he knew without hesitation, and provided Ebert with as many opinions and suggestions as he could. Even without Al, Ebert might not have been able to play in " Getting a role in White Nights filled him with gratitude and respect for Al.

"I'm very interested in the original film, so I want to see how Martin made the sequel." Al stared at Ebert, "It should be a good movie, right?"

Ebert nodded: "Of course, Al, you should trust my vision of film selection."

Al Pacino snorted coldly: "If you pick out bad movies, I will definitely blow your head off with a cane, and then announce to the world that your appearance in "White Night" has nothing to do with me."

Before that, whenever Ebert's various "scandals" were exposed in the media, Al would immediately stand up to defend Ebert. This time, Ebert's remarks about homosexuality caused an uproar in the media. Al Although he did not speak out to support Ebert like Madonna, Catherine Zeta Jones, etc., he took the initiative to appear on the red carpet of "The Departed". There is no doubt that he expressed his love for Ebert in this way. For Al, who has always lived in seclusion and rarely attended events, this kind of support is really rare.

"Boy, I have another purpose for coming this time. You haven't accepted a movie for a year. I have several scripts in my hand. Are you interested?"

Ebert stretched out his hand to him, showing a smile: "Bring it."

Old-school people like Al still don’t like to communicate with people through emails. If he invites Ebert to collaborate on a movie on the spot, he will definitely bring the script along with him. Unless the two of them cannot meet at all, he will send the script via email to Ebert.

"Take it home and watch it slowly. I have plenty of time." Al took a glass of water and drank it slowly, "Although work was important when you were young, you should also pay attention to rest. Next year you should only have one part of the "Batman" series." Let’s take advantage of this time to pick and choose, and then make a good movie.”

"I will think about it." Ebert smiled, "I was really tired a while ago, and now I have almost rested. I think I have recovered a lot. I really should think about the new movie, otherwise the audience will forget me. Understand."

"There are two movies released this year, and the audience will not forget you." Al said, "Although the audience loves the new and dislikes the old, they can always give some tolerance to outstanding actors."

"Then I have to work hard to become an outstanding actor."

I chatted with Al for a while, not only about Ebert's work, but also about the films that Al had made in the past two years. In the end, Ebert actually talked about going to Al's house as a guest. Under the strict opposition of the old man, Ebert Burt still had the cheek to agree on the date of the visit, and Al was so angry that he wanted to stand up and beat Albert up.

Ebert said he was fearless.

While Ebert and Al chatted, the red carpet for the premiere was almost over.Ebert and Al walked to the screening hall together, had a brief chat with Mark Wahlberg and Tom Wilkinson, and the movie was about to officially start showing.

Ebert and Leonardo sat next to each other.Leonardo looked at the initials on the back of the seat, raised his eyebrows and said, "I thought the producer might consider avoiding suspicion."

"Why avoid suspicion? There is only one heroine in this movie, so she will feel very embarrassed if she sits among us." Ebert showed a strange smile: "Leo, don't you know Well, in the eyes of many people, we are a couple. In short, the media is a group of people who want to make up reasons for you without reason. If we separate, they will write that we have ghosts in our hearts. If we don’t separate, they will Said that we are suspected of coming out, so in this way, we can only-"

"Only what?"

"The producer can only set up a suspended seat, and you sit right on top of my head."

After making up the scene in his head, Leonardo tremblingly said: "The media should write that Leonardo is riding on Ebert's head."