Chapter 458: Initiative

On the first day of release in North America, including the box office in advance, "Bourne 2" won 29.8 million US dollars in 3,560 theaters, easily surpassing the 11.27 million US dollars of "X-Men 2" screened in the second week. US dollars, becoming the North American box office champion of the day.

This also created the best single-day box office record for all films under Relativity Entertainment, and it can be called the most opening.

The revenue capability of blockbuster movie sequels can be seen from this.

Moreover, the unanimous praise from the media to the audience to the film critics has also made the industry extremely optimistic about the prospects of "The Bourne 2".

Many organizations have released relevant predictions, among which the most authoritative Cinema released data showing that the average score of "Bourne 2" theater live audience survey is "A+", and the North American box office will hit more than 200 million US dollars.

Comprehensive evaluation by authoritative media MetaCritic included 35 media reviews and scores, and "Bourne Shadow 2" scored an average of 83 points.

Even the film critics who have never waited to see commercial films have given good reviews this time. On the Rotten Tomatoes website, "The Bourne Shadow 2" is not only marked as fresh on the Rotten Tomatoes index, but also has a freshness rating of 88%. The popcorn index of the audience is as high as 97%.

Almost everything points to Bourne 2 being a phenomenal box office success.

The film didn't disappoint either. After grossing $29.8 million on its first day, it grossed $30.2 million on Saturday, the second day of its full release.

This also means that the good word-of-mouth of the film is turning towards high commercial income.

While "Bourne Shadow 2" was selling well, more viewers saw the pre-roll advertisement of "Pirates of the Caribbean", and many people asked about the sissy pirate captain on the Internet.

The online publicity department of the embassy film industry is also mobilizing forces to promote "Pirates of the Caribbean" online, so that more people can pay attention to this film.

Sandsea Entertainment and Embassy Pictures also took advantage of the opportunity to release more materials about "Pirates of the Caribbean".

At the same time, Sandsea Entertainment specially held a press conference, announcing that "Bourne Shadow 3" will continue to be filmed and produced, and will be released in 2005, and the leading actor Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass will all return.

This news also greatly stimulated the fans of "The Bourne 2", and even made some people who have watched the movie,

With the idea of ​​a second brush.

There are some films that are compelling enough to keep avid moviegoers in theaters once, twice, or even three times.

It is said that there was an old lady who angrily brushed "Titanic" twenty or thirty times for Leonardo DiCaprio...

In terms of appearance and charm alone, Duan Meng is still a little worse than Xiao Lizi.

Having said that, since "Titanic", Leonardo DiCaprio has starred in films that are not very commercial, but the results of each film are not bad.

On the one hand, Leonardo and his team have a better vision for film selection.

On the other hand, Leonardo completely got rid of the expansion and overconfidence of the "Titanic" period, and became completely mature, and non-famous directors did not cooperate.

The works of great directors are often easier to succeed.

New directors can't compete with Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.

It has to be said that the awakened Leonardo and James Cameron's "willful child" have completely become two people.

It's just that he was dazzled by fame and fortune for a short period of time, and soon realized that this alone is not easy. Hollywood can't do much at Leonardo's age.

Think about the so-called super genius River Phoenix, whose achievements are much smaller than Leonardo, but addicted to drugs and unable to extricate himself, using personal experience to deduce a million ways to die in Hollywood.

If Leonardo is gorgeous, Matt Damon is the representative of the simplicity, or the simplicity of the person is very successful, and the maintenance is relatively good, even in the era when the Internet information was extremely developed, except for Harvey- Weinstein's entangled relationship itself did not reveal too much black material.

There are relatively few Hollywood stars like Matt Damon.

Of course, from outside the circle, no one can see clearly behind the stars, and the collapse of the once colorful persona proved this point time and time again.

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Relativity Entertainment, in Ronan's office.

Robert Lee flipped through the report in his hand and said: "Seeing the box office data of "The Bourne 2" in the past two days, I think all the wrangling and negotiation with the copyright owner is worth it, and it is worth every effort we have made."

Ronan nodded slightly: "So, your work is the foundation. Without copyright, there would be no such blockbuster movies."

"By the way, you asked the network to coordinate the relevant copyrights of "Dawn of the Dead", and I already have news." Robert Lee said directly: "Someone moved faster than us, and integrated the copyright of "Dawn of the Dead" in the late 1990s." Dawn" remake copyright."

Ronan frowned slightly, and interjected, "Who is it?"

Robert Lee said as soon as possible: "A producer named Eric Newman, the remake copyright of George Romero's "Dawn of the Dead" is currently in his hands, and he has asked a screenwriter to write a new version of the script. Since 1999, I have been seeking to re-shoot this film, but the film that could be made for half a million dollars back then cannot achieve the desired effect without tens of millions of dollars.”

He spoke quickly: "But very few companies are willing to invest tens of millions of dollars in a zombie movie, even after the success of "Resident Evil."

Ronan understands this. Zombie culture has a profound influence in the Western world, but it is part of the cut culture. Zombie films are almost all cult films with small investment.

Moreover, although "Resident Evil" is under the banner of a zombie film, it is actually a game-adapted sci-fi film recognized both inside and outside the circle.

Robert Lee continued: "I found Eric Newman and invited him to come over for an interview."

Ronan asked, "Now?"

"Waiting outside." Robert Lee said, "Should I ask him to come in?"

He said mysteriously: "I didn't tell him that we were interested in "Dawn of the Dead". I heard that he was soliciting investment everywhere in Hollywood, and deliberately created a chance encounter to convince him that there might be opportunities for Relativity Entertainment."

Ronan smiled and said, "Well done."

If the production company actively contacts the producers, these producers who were originally in the sales position can immediately offer a sky-high price for the projects in their hands that no one cares about.

Robert Lee stood up and said, "I'll ask him to come in."

Two minutes later, Ronan met Eric Newman, a middle-aged male producer with a bald head and almost no qualifications. Filmmaker.

After Robert Lee introduced the two sides, Ronan shook hands with Eric Newman and smiled formulaically: "Hello, Eric, nice to meet you."

Eric Newman smiled more sincerely than Ronan: "Hello, Mr. Anderson, thank you very much for giving me this opportunity to meet in your busy schedule."

Ronan invited Eric Newman to a seat, glanced at Robert Lee, and said, "Robert mentioned to me that you are planning a film project."

Eric Newman knew that what he was facing was not a producer, but an investor and the owner of a film company. As long as he could be moved, a film project that took several years could be launched. He quickly responded: "Yes, I plan to remake George Romero's "Dawn of the Dead", and I have already obtained the copyright for the remake."

"A remake of the movie?" Ronan frowned, as if he was not very interested: "Frankly speaking, I think George Romero's set is outdated."

Eric Newman sighed in his heart, knowing that it was not that simple to impress these capitalists. Fortunately, after convincing Robert Lee, he did a lot of preparatory work.

"The success of "Resident Evil" proves that there is still a market for zombie films." Eric Newman still had a sincere smile on his face: "This film was produced and distributed by your company, and its success proves that zombie films have a certain market foundation." , your company has already produced and distributed a successful zombie film, and is fully capable and experienced in operating the second one."

Ronan seems unimpressed: "Resident Evil is actually a soft sci-fi movie."

Eric Newman insists: "But its success is inseparable from the zombie genre, and the film has always classified itself as a zombie film when promoting it."

Ronan didn't waver, and asked deliberately: "Eric, do you have a soft spot for zombie movies?"

Eric Newman said without hesitation: "I am a fan of horror films and zombie films. I have always liked this type of film since I was a child, and "Dawn of the Dead" in 1978 is my favorite. Zombie films are not uncommon, but Dawn of the Dead has always been one of the standouts. I feel like the genre isn't getting the attention it deserves right now."

He said very seriously: "I have always wanted to bring zombie movies into the 21st century, presenting a new look with excellent scripts, actors and production. Zombie legends have a history of thousands of years, and they are almost the same as vampires. , to me, zombies are also the perfect villain, they are fearless, tireless, everywhere. They have only one goal, and that is to track, kill and eat you."

Ronan asked again: "If this project is successful, how much investment will it take?"

Eric Newman hurriedly opened the briefcase, put the script, plan and other materials on the table in front of Ronan, and said, "Need..."

He suddenly hesitated, because the number he said was a bit high compared to his status and qualifications as a producer: "It needs about 20 million US dollars."

Ronan didn't touch the information, and didn't even look at it, as if such a large investment had already made him lose interest.