Chapter 404 "X-Men" Released

Tuesday, July 11, 2000.

Los Angeles Theater.

20th Century Fox, one of the six major Hollywood studios, will hold a grand premiere here today for the movie "X-Men 1" adapted from the well-known comics.

Red carpets, media reporters, fans of comic book fans, grand viewings...

These are, of course, standard for movie premieres.

Moreover, 20th Century Fox has paid a lot of money for the premiere of the "X-Men" movie, and it is definitely not a lie.

"Fox Pictures is really willing to spend money!"

"Who said it wasn't? It's not less than $1.5 million for the venue, hosting, costumes, and so on. Today they're spending no less than $1.5 million."

"what is this?"

"That is, the production cost of "X-Men" alone is as high as 75 million US dollars, and according to sources, Murdoch personally issued an order, and the announcement budget of "X-Men" is no less than 40 million US dollars."

"There is no doubt that "X-Men" is the most invested in Hollywood comics in recent years."

The media reporters on both sides of the red carpet had lively discussions before the stars, directors, producers, and invited guests arrived at the scene.

After all, that's what their job is for.

"Hehe, I said guys, did you forget about Wald's Spider-Man?"

Suddenly, a reporter's words exploded in the crowd.

Wald Pictures' Spider-Man?

Immediately, many media reporters couldn't help but pat their heads, calling out that they forgot to say it.

The production cost of "X-Men" is as high as 75 million US dollars, and the publicity budget is not less than 40 million US dollars;

But what about Spider-Man?

The production cost of "Spider-Man" is as high as 150 million US dollars, which is nearly 10 million US dollars more than the original version.

The publicity budget is more than $60 million. Well, if necessary, Zucker is also prepared to add additional publicity funds.

In fact, the media reporters on the scene were understandable for suddenly forgetting "Spider-Man".

"The heart of Wald Pictures is really big enough."

A young reporter said: "In May and June, the promotion of Spider-Man, on TV, radio, and stage plays, can be described as a grand scale and a lot of buzz, but... Since the beginning of July , they consciously reduced the proportion of publicity, so that "X-Men" came from behind."

The voice just fell.

"idiot!"

A middle-aged reporter next to the young reporter sneered: "You just entered the industry, what do you know?"

"Huh?" The young reporter was taken aback for a moment.

There was another older reporter around, who laughed and said, "Young man, you are still wearing the sign of an intern reporter. Look at everyone. Does anyone think that Wald Pictures is wrong?"

Immediately, many reporters around couldn't help laughing.

Industry tacit understanding!

"X-Men" was released more than half a month earlier than "Spider-Man". The promotion of the two must be staggered for a certain period of time. This is an industry tacit understanding from large companies.

Movies that are not released at the same time, the film companies behind them are very tacit understanding of the industry, otherwise it will be a provocation or even a declaration of war.

The two sides who break the tacit understanding of the industry are bound to kill one thousand enemies and lose eight hundred.

"Wald Pictures is not stupid. "X-Men" and "Spider-Man" are comically modified movies from Marvel Comics. "X-Men" will be released half a month ago. It can be said that as long as "X-Men" ' was a huge success, and it was the best promotion for 'Spider-Man'!" a female reporter explained with a smile.

"Uh... that's it, thank you!"

For the explanation of the female reporter, the young intern reporter who had just entered the industry quickly thanked him.

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at the same time.

The group of fans and fans wandering around the red carpet is also very lively at the moment.

"awesome!"

"The mutant comics, my love, are finally coming to the big screen."

"Yeah, first Blade was a blockbuster, now it's X-Men, and soon Spider-Man will come out, ho ho ho... think about being able to see those superheroes on the big screen. , I was very excited.”

In the past few years, Marvel has been in decline, but you have to admit that the comics produced by Marvel are the childhood of many American citizens. It is indeed a memorable and yearning thing for them to be able to see their favorite comic characters appearing on the big screen one by one.

The premiere of "X-Men" was held in Los Angeles on the west coast, but there are still many people from Florida, Virginia, Maine and other distant states who made a special trip here just to have a glimpse.

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"Welcome Director Spielberg!"

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"Welcome to Director James Cameron!"

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"Welcome Mr. Tom Hanks!"

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Celebrities, directors, producers, film company owners and other people from all walks of life in Hollywood walked through the red carpet one after another.

As a new media tycoon and entertainment tycoon in Hollywood, Zucker is naturally invited.

Kevin Feige, vice president of Wald Pictures;

Spider-Man director Sam Raimi;

The two of them walked the red carpet with Zucker.

"Kevin, Lauren Shuler, the producer of "X-Men", you should be familiar with it, right?" Zucker asked with a smile.

"Yes!"

Kevin Feige nodded and said, "Before I graduated from college, I served as Ms. Schuler's assistant for more than four years. If you hadn't commissioned a headhunting company to bring me to Wald Pictures, I would have It is estimated that now, I am either at Marvel or continue to follow Ms. Shuler."

Lauren Shuler, also known as Lauren Shuler Downer, is one of Hollywood's leading female producers.

The future of the "X-Men" series, "Wolverine" series, and "Deadpool" series are all planned and created by Lauren Schuler.

Even, the entire 20th Century Fox as of 2020, the 12 mutant series films it produced, have her presence.

Lauren Schuler is definitely one of the biggest promoters of Marvel's superhero movies, which have not been able to become popular and swept the world.

"She's amazing!" Zucker exclaimed.

"It's very powerful. It can be said that it is one of the most powerful female producers." Kevin Feige said.

At this time, the director Sam Raimi on the side interjected: "Mr. Wald, have you ever thought about digging her into your company?"

dig over?

Zucker shook his head.

Where did you not think about it?

In fact, Zucker had acted, but she resolutely refused, and many times.

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