Chapter 298 Little Tricks

"Mr. Gibson, many people are questioning your excessive description of the torture scene. What do you think?"

Facing an exclusive interview with 20th Century Fox's TV station, Mel Gibson said very cooperatively: "Hollywood has always been a little unfriendly to religious subjects, but I am a Catholic, and for such a movie, I am Completely faithful to the actual shooting, I gave all my sincerity, and it is the spirit that has always believed in my heart that forced me to complete it. From preparation to shooting, to fighting for distribution, this is what I have been doing for ten years A hard work, you can deny, but you can't question my beliefs."

"So you don't think there's anything wrong with those bloody scenes?" the host asked again.

"It can't be said that these are things that those people have experienced personally, and I just faithfully restore it."

In Mel Gibson's words, he advertised the firmness of his beliefs, and he also implied that what he was shooting was real, not for the box office. It is to whitewash the concept of shooting to the audience.

Next, he gave several examples of the text scene descriptions in the "New Testament" to compare with his own movie scenes to set off the reliability of his words.

It seems that everything he has done should not be subject to those "unnecessary" disputes.

Ha ha.

A devout Catholic film about his religious beliefs turned out to be a bloody cultR film, and I don’t know if it’s a joke.

But it's okay, as long as you can fool the audience and gain sympathy.

Besides, Fox TV is their own.

Well, after that, the screen was transferred from the interview scene to the studio, and the TV host of the program also commented in a timely manner.

"Although the film has been questioned, it is really deep and delicately shot. Perhaps, director Mel Gibson shot a portrait of himself, a work of his "Bible". It is not intended to promote any antithesis Still thinking..."

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Hollywood, Paramount Pictures headquarters.

In the office, Shirley Lansing watched the interview. Here's a taped broadcast on Fox this morning for audiences across the United States.

across from her,

Andrew - David also made timely comments.

"They are quite clever at this step."

"I could have thought of it a long time ago, didn't I." Shirley Lansing looked very relaxed.

The sudden scandal attack has already exposed their intentions.

"How is the box office of "The Passion of the Christ" these days?"

"It was still declining before, but now it has stabilized and even has an upward trend."

Shirley Lansing smiled and glanced at Andrew David, "Since they like the fun so much, let's come too. Inform the marketing department and increase publicity. Let's talk about the gratifying results of "Micro Love" and its word of mouth Exploding, it's the most suitable for couples to watch. Don't you like hype? I want to make this momentum become the east wind of "Micro Love", soaring."

With the king fried in hand, why don't you dare to fight? Shirley Lansing wasn't afraid of Fox's little tricks at all. In the face of absolute strength and film quality, such little tricks were still inferior. The words are full of confidence and domineering, "As for the theater chain, I will personally ask them to discuss the film arrangement again."

After he finished speaking, he waved his hand, and Andrew-David stopped disturbing her work and walked away slowly.

......

In an office of Firefly Pictures, Blake Cole was also very surprised by what happened during this time.

Originally, he thought that the release in March was supposed to be against the same type of "Fifty First Loves", but he didn't expect "The Passion of the Christ" to be so strong, with waves of momentum, but it can be diverted. Some "Micro Love" box office.

Then, it was Paramount who called again, and they wanted to increase the promotion of the movie, making it clear that they would not make their opponents feel better.

This time, the two seem to have negotiated, as if they are clearing the field?

Perhaps this is the tacit understanding between the six.

After all, in addition to the profits of "The Passion of the Christ", "Micro Love" is not bad, on the contrary, several low-cost productions that still have some competing hopes have all lost their voices.

It's not just coincidence or necessity.

However, the only thing that can be known is that no matter what, the whole turmoil is not harmful to "Micro Love".

"How about it?"

"How about what?"

Lyman and Johnson sat in the car.

They are still running propaganda.

"Is Paramount's tactics very clever?"

"Can you become one of the six, which one has no means?"

Johnson nodded, agreeing with Lyman.

However, he still said euphemistically: "Cooperating with Warner is what we need to do, but Paramount can't completely cut off the relationship. Shirley Lansing is still amazing, and it's not bad for us."

He looked at Lehman, "Although Warner is very powerful, there are also many internal turmoils. Don't lean on which side. Don't look at everyone's tendency to win over now, but it's impossible to be scruples. You will be treated by Warner. Are you like your own? If there is a conflict..."

The words were not finished, but Lyman understood what Johnson meant.

Just like the original Universal can not only release goodwill, but also smear without hesitation, for the six majors, nothing can compare with their own interests.

He is now wary of Paramount, not necessarily to trust Warner.

In a word, Feathers are not full to seek shelter. But how to grasp, but can not be sloppy.

The car continued to move forward.

After about a few minutes, Lehman asked again: "During this time, you can help me collect companies that have distribution channels in North America, and the focus is to investigate the internal financial and equity relationships."

"What? Want to build your own distribution channel?"

Johnson asked excitedly.

"I have this plan, but relying on others all the time is not an option."

Paramount knew that it was going to acquire DreamWorks to make up for the company's production capabilities, so why didn't Lehman think about having its own distribution channel?

"What is your goal?"

"North America's offline and cinema chains must have complete personnel and channels. The finances are clear. It doesn't matter if there is any debt. The equity is simple.

The words were clear, and Johnson understood it very well.

"I know, I will inquire more about this, and help you pay attention to the right company."

Even if you can't do Lionsgate, it's good to follow DreamWorks' template.

Anyway, Lehmann is determined to perfect the production-distribution film company first.

In this way, it is considered to have a gate of its own on the river.