Chapter 1843: Chapter 1843

The tree wants to be quiet but the wind doesn't stop.

This is the case with the "L.A. Confidential" crew. During the period when the crew was working overtime to catch up with the show, the entire crew was winding up and down. They were able to wrap up a week earlier than expected. This is another great achievement for Curtis. That's great news, because it means he can spend more time in post-production. However, the uncrowned kings obviously didn't want to let them go.

First came the breakup news between Hugo and Cameron, followed by the news that Hugo and Russell were out of control in filming on the crew, and then Hugo became the protagonist during the promotional period of the "Batman and Robin" crew, which almost made people feel like " Hugo starred in the illusion of Bruce Wayne, which is really dumbfounding.

During the entire "Batman and Robin" promotional period, the most frequently mentioned name was actually "Hugo Lancaster", an unrelated character, which can also be called a highlight in the history of Hollywood movie promotion. a sum of money.

The trio composed of George, Arnold, and Uma began to appear on major shows crazily. The highest record was to attend seven talk shows in one day for publicity. "News. George is in charge of chatting and laughing and controlling the audience; Arnold is in charge of creating topics and staying calm; Uma is in charge of being gorgeous and sharing private affairs.

During the publicity period, Uma began to talk freely about the details of her relationship with Hugo, from the first meeting of the two to the first date, from the romantic dinner to the quarrel between the two, although she did not Deliberately bad-mouthing Hugo, but the topics sparked endless discussions. Because, Hugo’s private life has always been full of mystery. Even if the paparazzi monitor Hugo 24 hours a day, the information they get is still very limited. Strictly concealed behind the scenes.

Now, not only is someone willing to talk about those details on the show, but this person is also Hugo's former date. Whether it is true or not, at least in terms of topics, it has aroused the curiosity of countless people, and it is tireless to discuss .

There is no doubt that Hugo once again became a stepping stone for others. He was surrounded by a group of reporters at the door of the "LA Confidential" crew, asking him what his attitude was towards Uma's actions. Hugo did not act like that. Instead of joking with the reporters as usual, he shrugged and said very seriously, "I don't like it."

Such a direct answer was beyond the expectations of the reporters, because Hugo rarely expressed his attitude so strongly in public; but it was expected, because Hugo was never willing to discuss too much about his private life , when the reporter invaded Lanches and affected Adam's life, Hugo in the rage is still fresh in the memory.

"But... Hugo, this is part of your life."

The reporter raised his voice and tried to remind Hugo that this is the reality he must face as a top superstar: all those who have met, known and known Hugo have the right to express their impressions of Hugo, And those anecdotes and anecdotes, it's an inescapable reality.

Hugo nodded, "I know..." He pursed his lips, "But, I don't like it." Simple, but with a clear attitude, there is no room for negotiation.

"So, what countermeasures will you take?"

The reporter tried to fan the flames, but Hugo laughed, "I don't like you either, but there is still no way to stop you from hindering the filming progress of the crew. This is part of my life." This sentence made the reporters blush, He couldn't help lowering his head to avoid Hugo's sight.

The mouth grows on Uma's body, and it is impossible for Hugo to block her mouth or imprison her actions. As early as the cast of "Batman and Robin" came out, Hugo had expected this day, but Barry Meyer's indulgent attitude slightly surprised him, so Hugo followed the media to express his opinion, firmly An unwavering, non-negotiable point of view.

Sure enough, after Hugo's response was spread by reporters, almost the entire Hollywood was in turmoil. Not to mention Steven Spielberg, David Geffen and other top bigwigs, even Long Meyer, Mark Canton, Kevin Burns, Shirley Lansing and other film companies All those at the helm have received Hugo's message. Before any TV program interviews Uma, they must carefully consider whether they can bear such consequences.

For reference, just last week, "Speed ​​2" was released grandly. Three years ago, "Speed ​​​​and Death" with an investment of only 28 million created a box office miracle in the summer, sweeping 239 million. After the US dollar, it also witnessed Hugo's first ascent to the top; now, "Speed ​​2", which cost up to 130 million US dollars, without the leadership of Hugo, only won 16 million in its opening weekend. The box office data of 10,000 US dollars, not only the box office Waterloo, but also the word-of-mouth of the film critics were criticized by all media, which made 20th Century Fox look very ugly.

This proves Hugo's box office appeal from the side, and it is no wonder that the leaders of major companies must pay attention to it.

So, choosing between Uma and Hugo—or, more accurately, between an unknown movie and Hugo—isn't too difficult a choice. Even Warner Brothers had internal disputes. They were divided into two factions. One group firmly believed that Hugo was nothing more than an actor, and their cooperation was limited to works, and there was no need for a single person. It is completely unnecessary to implicate other plans of the company; one group of people believes that Hugo's current influence cannot be underestimated. He is not only an actor, but the connections and interests behind him are almost enough to make half The entire Hollywood has a chain reaction, and they must pay attention to Hugo's attitude.

In fact, this is not only a dispute within Warner Bros., but also a controversy in the entire entertainment industry.

But the fact is that after Hugo released his remarks, the invitations to the "Batman and Robin" show plummeted, and CBS TV unexpectedly canceled two finalized program schedules and rejected the "Batman and Robin" crew Instead of attending, the crew of "My Best Friend's Wedding" was invited. Such a clear attitude made people astonished.

Other TV shows, even if they are not as obvious as CBS, have to be careful, even if the "Batman and Robin" crew still appears on the show, but the interview with Uma plummets, and even There are also programs that want Chris O'Donnell to replace Uma in the promotion. According to incomplete statistics, Uma's interview time in the programs broadcast after Hugo's interview plummeted by 50%, and the topic of Hugo's private life dropped by 70%. The effect is too obvious.

Of course, there are still many TV programs that commit crimes against the wind. Obviously, Hugo's reaction is so clear and intense, which further proves the value of Uma's topic - there are not many people who dare to speak and act like Uma, so some programs don't hesitate to watch for the ratings. Fighting hard, instead gave Uma more interview time to discuss more about that relationship.

The most influential among them is undoubtedly "Oprah Talk Show", which is also the most surprising program-because just a few days ago, Oprah also interviewed Cameron and discussed about Cameron and Rain Guoguo's relationship, now Oprah is making a fuss about Uma again. The hype intention is too obvious.

In the program, Oprah conducted an in-depth "exclusive interview" with Uma, and Uma even shed tears at one point. The profound impact of that relationship on her is clearly visible.

But Oprah's bold move is undoubtedly a success. The ratings of this program broke through 50 million viewers, creating a new high in the past three years, and became one of the five programs with the highest ratings since the program started. one. This also reflects people's desire to challenge taboos - the more forbidden things are, the more tempting they are. temptation.

However, few people know the inside story behind it: Endeavor Elite Brokerage Company canceled the plan of all its artists to appear on the "Oprah Talk Show" within this year in a rage, and even Steven Spielberg also canceled "Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World" is scheduled to appear on the show. This is undoubtedly a huge loss for the show, and the far-reaching impact in the future is completely unpredictable: There are rumors that Tom Cruise, who was originally scheduled to appear on the "Oprah Show" in September, also declined the invitation.

It can be clearly felt that Hugo's influence in Hollywood has quietly penetrated into the bones of the entire industry. It may be too exaggerated to describe it as "calling the wind and calling the rain, spreading beans into soldiers", but "act when you hear the wind, think twice "But there is no doubt. Almost everyone is trying to get a little profit from Hugo, but at the same time, everyone is trying to avoid fishing out of the river and drinking poison to quench thirst. No one makes light decisions about Hugo.

Time will tell who the winner of this contest is, but what's certain is that "Batman & Robin" did what they planned: After angering Hugo, the film landed on the board overnight. The peak of the topic has made many viewers who are not interested in movies have the idea of ​​​​walking into the movie theater.

The overwhelming news has made film experts have great expectations for the box office prospects of "Batman and Robin".

Last summer, "Independence Day" broke out a strong box office of 36 million US dollars on the first day of its premiere on Thursday, and made persistent efforts in the next three days, sweeping 80 million US dollars at the box office, creating a An almost insurmountable first-week box office record in film history.

However, not long ago, "Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World" broke the record of "Independence Day" with $90 million in the first three days of its opening weekend, and once again ushered in an uproar in North America. Now, in the face of the menacing "Batman and Robin", people are speculating that the film's opening weekend box office will hopefully reach 95 million US dollars, once again breaking the current film history's opening weekend box office record!

Ninety-five million dollars?