Chapter 870 Severe Situation

In Hollywood, the operation process of a commercial movie is already very skilled.

There is a very mature process for when to start the project, when to start production, and when to start the release.

According to Yin Jun's post-production speed for "Speed ​​of Life and Death", Tang Shuxuan set the release date for "Speed ​​of Life and Death" on July 17 after convening a meeting with a group of elites from the distribution department.

There are not many hardcore theater chains that can be contacted now. There are only more than 500 cinemas and more than 800 screens. They have agreed to support the maximum number of films in the first three weeks starting on July 17.

Most of these movie theaters are small and medium-sized movie theaters. AMC, Monarch Entertainment Group and Cinemark Group, these three major theater chains are not loose at all.

They are waiting to see the edited film. The Xiangjiang side will have to wait until the end of May before the production is completely completed.

Only through viewings of finished films can their theater managers decide how many screens to give them.

This is not just the case with United Artists and Disney, they are like this with every giant film company.

Hollywood does not allow film companies to directly own theater chains. Only the entertainment media groups above them can hold them, but this is not much and cannot be compared with the three major theater chains in Hollywood.

AMC, Monarch Entertainment Group and Cinemark Group have a total of more than 6,000 screens, which is a very scary number.

If any movie company can get half of the film schedule, it will definitely make a lot of money.

It is a pity that so far, even popular movies such as "Superman", "Star Wars", "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and so on have not been able to get such treatment.

There has never been a movie released in 2,000 theaters at the same time. This record cannot be broken until the release of "Beverly Hills Cop" in its previous life.

This is true even for Hollywood movies, let alone a movie from Hong Kong.

If they hadn't watched "Police Academy" before, and last month collectively watched another movie written by Yin Jun - "E.T.", they would all be able to give an answer now.

Even if the quality of "Speed" is very good, the three major theater chains will probably not give it more than 1,500 screens.

Most of the reason for the 1,500 screens is because of the face of Disney and United Artists Films. We have been partners for a long time, so we still have to give them this face.

However, if "Speed" does not perform well, the three major theater chains will not hesitate to reduce the scale of its release.

Not only the three major theater chains, but even the more than 800 screens that have been booked before will all be scheduled based on performance. If it is really bad, they have no reason to lose money to support Kirin Movies.

However, the very next day, another movie, "Superman 2," which was also announced to be released on July 17, received a completely different treatment than "Speed."

The production and distribution company Warner Bros. has given data that a total of 3,700 screens have been collected for "Superman 2", and the number of cinemas has exceeded 2,000, reaching more than 2,400.

While "Superman 2" broke the record again, it also firmly suppressed the film schedule of "Speed".

Cinemas only have so many resources. If you have more, they will naturally have less.

"Superman 2" receiving such widespread support will certainly have a great impact on "Speed".

When Yin Jun got the news, a solemn look appeared on his face.

Yu Zheng, general manager of Qilin Film Company, said angrily, "Is Hollywood bullying newcomers? Why would they cast such a blockbuster with us? Superman is the most popular idol in the United States! If we collided on the same day, There is definitely no way to collide with it head-on."

"This is not bullying newcomers." Yin Jun came back to his senses and said calmly: "I'm afraid no one would believe it if they said it was an unintentional move. This is aimed at our Qilin Films and wants to make "Life and Death" "Speed". United Artists and Disney are already half-dead. If they fall into bankruptcy again, do you think the Hollywood giants will be happy?"

"You mean...this is not a matter of Warner Bros., but all of them united to suppress us?" Yu Zheng was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth.

"Otherwise, how can you explain that "Superman 2" actually managed to win 3,700 screens? How much was "Star Wars 1"? How many was "Star Wars 2"?" Yin Jun said, "And "E.T.", which we cooperated with Universal, everyone The film was praised by everyone, but it only got more than 2,900 screens, less than 3,000. You have also seen the finished film of "E.T.", don't you think it is good enough?"

Yu Zheng's face immediately darkened.

If Warner Bros. just wants to seize the box office and overtake Qilin Movies, then that makes sense. How can there be no competition in business?

But if the other six Hollywood giants are really conspiring to give Qilin Film a head-on blow, things will not be that simple.

No matter how strong Qilin Film is, and with Yin Jun as an unparalleled screenwriter genius at its helm, it still can't withstand the attacks of six giants!

Think about it, the movies produced by Qilin Films are either the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" series, the "Superman" series, the "Star Trek" series, or even the "Star Wars" series. Then What else is there to do?

North American audiences also depend on people and their previous impressions of watching movies.

Impacted by successful blockbusters like theirs, even if Qilin Movies does well, its income will probably be greatly reduced.

Not to mention that Yin Jun has already made a decision. Except for some films that have to be shot with European and American actors, he will try his best to use Chinese casts to shoot movies.

This sense of identity is suppressed by others.

After counting them in detail, Yu Zheng felt a little creepy.

She opened her mouth, intending to persuade Yin Jun that we should not go to Hollywood first and lay a solid foundation in Asia first. But when she thought of the 3.7 billion US dollars loaned by Yin Jun, she woke up again.

This matter cannot be mentioned at all.

Yin Jun can only make a breakthrough in Hollywood before he can turn the whole situation around.

At that time, even if you had to sell Disney or United Artists Picture Company, you would have the capital to sell it. Otherwise, if you wait until it goes bankrupt and someone else comes to lower the price, and they are willing to give you 2 billion US dollars, it will be considered good.

After feeling melancholy, Yu Zheng saw that although Yin Jun's face was ugly, he was not depressed, so he unconsciously asked, "Master Jun, what can you do to deal with it?"

"This person is making a clever move. You can't avoid it, and you can't avoid it." Yin Jun sighed, "You can only face him head-on!"

Nodding, Yu Zheng couldn't help but said: "Are you sure?"

"No." Yin Jun said honestly, "If there was no fierce competition, it would be normal for "Speed" to have a good box office in the United States. But if it is suppressed everywhere, in terms of film arrangement, in If the inherent impression is suppressed, I'm afraid the box office this time will be a bit unsatisfactory!"

"Speed" ranked eighth in the United States in 1994, with a box office of about 120 million US dollars, which seems to be about the same as "Superman 2" released this year.

But "Speed" has 13 years of crushing concepts, shooting techniques and plots. The North American box office of 120 million US dollars is definitely not the end of it in this life.

But the problem is that in the original version of "Speed", from the leading actors to the supporting actors, they were all Americans, so it was easy for them to identify with them.

And now in "Speed", apart from Eddie Murphy, who else is American?

From this point of view, Yin Jun's previous box office estimate for "Speed" was that it would be a big success if it could reach US$100 million in North America.

Now that he is suddenly being targeted by Hollywood giants, Yin Jun feels that if he does nothing, he may be able to earn 80 million US dollars, which is pretty good.

However, how could Yin Jun be someone who was tricked into keeping silent?

When Yu Zheng left, he began to make plans in his mind.

Picking up the phone, Yin Jun called the post-production department, "Hey, it's me. Please ask Zhang Yaozong to come over... Well, Brother Zhang, don't be busy with editing today. First, let's edit some of our most intense scenes. Find each scene and prepare to cut out a 30-second, one-minute, two-minute and three-minute trailer for me... Yes, I will come over later and we will work together!"

After saying that, Yin Jun hung up the phone and left the office directly.

If "Speed" were released as it was in the United States, it wouldn't even be as good as "Superman 2".

But what if, from now on, Speed ​​​​continues to release exciting clips?

Just like those Hollywood blockbusters 20 years later.

Nima still has a year to go before it is released, but the trailers for the first, second, and third versions were released early, making the fans excited and excited, and they couldn't stop.

Then when it is released, everyone's pent-up enthusiasm will explode instantly, directly providing a large number of box office for these blockbusters.

One or two hundred million US dollars in three days over the weekend is nothing to worry about!

Yin Jun had never thought of doing this.

Because he knows that he is just a newcomer in Hollywood and is not suitable for making too much publicity. He should work hard, continue to develop slowly, and consolidate his strength and position.

But now Yin Jun knows.

People don't hurt tigers' hearts, but tigers can hurt people's intentions.

Hollywood is originally a place full of competition and intrigue, and none of these giants is a fuel-efficient lamp.

You don't want to mess with them, but they have long regarded you as a piece of fat, showed their fierceness, and tried their best to swallow you in one bite.

People are knocking on my door. At this time, I still keep a low profile!

Since there is no way to develop in a low-key manner, let's put our horses and horses on the map and have a duel!

Start with this trailer!

I don't believe it.

As a movie fan with 40 years of experience beyond this era, I still can’t rely on exquisite movies to make a breakthrough?

I have watched the first cut of "Speed" several times. Not only is it no worse than in the previous life, Fei Xiang even behaves tougher than Keanu Reeves.

In terms of detail processing, I have the original version of "Speed ​​of Life and Death" as a reference, and I have made fine corrections in many places.

It is no exaggeration to say that if the original "Speed ​​of Life and Death" scored 80 points, this version produced by Yin Jun, except for the fact that he is not a European or American actor, can at least reach 90 points!

How many movies in Hollywood today can reach this level?

To be honest, even when Yin Jun saw "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Star Wars", he felt a bit uninteresting.

After all, anyone who has watched such masterpieces as "Iron Man", "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", "Avengers" and "Avatar" will feel this way when watching movies from 40 years ago.

And my "Speed ​​of Life and Death" is at least at the production level of around 2000!

There is a 20-year age difference, so I have no reason to fail!

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