Six Hundred and Twenty-Three-The Little Golden Man You Award to Me, I Will Award It to You Myself, Okay?

Two hundred million US dollars, the significance of this number is very special for today. You don’t have to look too far ahead. Just two years ago, Universal Pictures spent $200 million on “Waterworld,” which was almost unwatchable.

Nowadays, "Titanic" has spent 200 million US dollars in production during the three-and-a-half-year production period. It is difficult for the media to not think about it. Needless to say, in today's era, even if the time is turned back twenty years, the production cost of 200 million US dollars is still unique in Hollywood and even in the world.

At this time, James Cameron himself was actually beating the drum in his heart. Since the completion of the production of "Titanic", both insiders and the media have been scornful of this big ship. Even the executives of 20th Century Fox and Paramount are actually not very optimistic about the film.

The reason for the huge premiere and the sparing no effort to promote before the release is mostly due to the huge production cost. 20th Century Fox’s investment in the promotion and distribution of "Titanic" was completely driven by Pushing away by force is more difficult than riding a tiger, rather than willingly.

The Big Ship was painted amidst all kinds of ridicule, jokes, and satires, which is not necessarily a bad thing. No matter whether everyone dislikes this film, it has also won the attention of all North America for this Big Ship.

Just like today's premiere, more than 200 media were present, and there were at least 400 to 500 reporters on the side of the red carpet. The huge attention is another low-cost way of publicity. 20th Century Fox even kept the premiere of "Titanic" live on its Fox TV network for this big ship.

A large number of first- and second-tier stars in the industry, as well as major directors from all walks of life, attended the stage, making this premiere of an under-anticipated film full of starlight.

As the host, James Cameron has always stood at the door of the theater to greet guests. Unless they are guests who must be accompanied by him personally, he himself stands quietly at the end of the red carpet and watches the big stars in the industry walking up. red carpet.

Cha Cha Wayne is a guest that the truck drivers cannot ignore. Others come to the platform, perhaps because of invitations from 20th Century Fox and Paramount, or perhaps to gain popularity and exposure. He is completely different. Everyone knows that he I have never been willing to attend such an occasion in a high-profile manner. I was able to come only because of a promise made on the Oscar stage.

"James, just like when I got $200 million a few years ago to make The Dark Knight."

After shaking hands with James Cameron, the three Waynes walked inside while exchanging pleasantries. "The media and many people in the industry are laughing at Warner Bros.'s indulgence of me. Not only is it a joke that I took over "Batman," but there are also a lot of reports in the media, ridiculing that "Batman" will be the Waterloo of my career. "

Shrugging, he turned to look at the silent truck driver beside him and continued seriously: "You should understand what I mean. Those who laugh at "Batman" all turn into a real joke in the end."

"Thanks."

Looking at the young director who was much younger than himself, James Cameron nodded sincerely with a smile on his lips. "Wayne, you have more confidence in "Titanic" than I do as a director."

"That's because I know what you're capable of."

Several people walked into the lounge. Wayne nodded to the guests from time to time, but the chat with them did not stop. "When I was a teenager, I contributed 11.5 US dollars of pocket money to the first "Terminator". You don't know, from the moment I saw that movie, I knew that the director was a genius, an out-and-out genius."

11.5 US dollars was exactly the price of a movie ticket, and the two men laughed out loud almost at the same time.

One thing that's very interesting in North America is the pricing of movie tickets. Starting in the mid-1980s, the ticket price to watch a movie was just over 10 US dollars. Now in the late 1990s, the ticket price to watch a movie in a theater is still only 13 US dollars.

What’s even more surprising is that even ten years later, the price of watching a movie is still more than ten dollars. If you calculate the impact of inflation and the depreciation of the U.S. dollar, in fact, the price of movie tickets in North America has not increased much in the past 20 to 30 years.

In fact, the only opportunity for a large-scale price increase for movie tickets in North America was created by James Cameron. Yes, it is the massive popularity of 3D. When the 3D craze driven by "Avatar" spread all over the world, theater companies finally took advantage of this craze and set the price of 3D tickets much higher than ordinary movie tickets.

This rule applies to all film markets around the world. Relevant practitioners know very well that the cost of 3D screening is basically the same as that of 2D. However, this does allow both cinemas and capital to default to the best reason for price increases.

"I'm really busy today, Wayne."

In the corner of the VIP lounge area, James Cameron stayed for more than ten minutes, raised a hand, pointed in the direction of the entrance to the theater downstairs, and said apologetically: "When you are done with this period, I will invite you to join us. Let’s play ball, and then we can sit down and have a good chat. I’m very happy that you can come to the platform to support me, thank you again.”

With that said, the truck driver stood up, shook hands with Wayne again, and prepared to go downstairs to continue greeting guests coming to the platform.

"Look, James, I'm not kidding."

Wayne shook the truck driver's hand vigorously, with a serious look on his face, and whispered: "I hope that you will personally award the statuette to me, and then I will put it back into your hand, OK. ?”

"ok."

James Cameron first had a wry smile on his face, shook his head, looked at the other party's serious eyes, put away all his thoughts, nodded seriously before turning and leaving.

Some things are unavoidable. There were many times today, and Wayne was thinking about it. The intensity of the promotion of "Titanic" was definitely not considered high-impact within the scope of Hollywood's first-tier commercial films. At most, it was just... Follow the steps.

The quality of the film cannot be overemphasized. Even when he was on the other side of the Pacific, he watched the re-release of Big Ship many times, so sometimes it is difficult for people to understand many things. It is such a poignant Romeo and Juliet-style love film. But it can resonate with countless movie fans of all ages around the world.

"Hey Wayne, Nami, do you want to come down with us?"

Tom Cruise, holding Nicole Kidman's arm, came over before the movie started and asked nonchalantly in the large screening room downstairs.

"It's almost time, let's get together."

Glancing at the watch on his wrist, Wayne nodded, stood up and waved to a staff member. Under the leadership of the other person, they walked together towards the seat reserved by the organizer.

As a few people entered the theater, more and more audiences, media representatives and guests were also taking their seats. At 8 o'clock in the evening, this big ship, which was full of mystery in the eyes of countless people, finally officially met the audience.

From the beginning of the movie, Naomi Watts and Nina's eyes frequently switched between the big screen and the first row of creative positions, and the two women discussed something in low voices from time to time.

"God, he is so handsome! ****, why is he so handsome?!"

Wayne only vaguely heard one sentence, and immediately rolled his eyes, looked at Tom Cruise who was two seats away, and shook his head with a wry smile.

He has encountered such a situation. When "Seven" was released, Naomi Watts kept talking about Brad Pitt's handsomeness. Now when watching "Titanic", it is still the same tone, the same tone. The adjectives were even more extreme this time. Even Nina, who had always been cold and suspicious, her eyes widened, unwilling to miss a single frame.

Through the performance of the two women, he knew how charming Leonardo DiCaprio was. No wonder countless girls walked into the theater crazily again and again just to watch the love of their dream lover DiCaprio. Beautiful face.

It has to be said that at this stage, Leonardo DiCaprio can definitely be regarded as a killer of men, women, old and young. His good looks make people completely willing to redefine the term "poor boy".

"You must accompany us to the celebration reception later!"

Naomi Watts was not embarrassed at all. She raised her elbow and poked Wayne. She put her arm around Nina's shoulders and said fiercely: "We are going to see if this actor is so handsome in real life!"

"You can do whatever you want, I don't care."

Wayne shook his head without taking his eyes off the big screen. It didn't matter if he went to the reception, it was just that he would go home late.

As for whether he wanted to get to know Dashuai Bi in the movie, he really had no idea at all. At the time when Big Ship was released, the other party was in the most asshole and most arrogant stage, even worse than Tom Cruise. At this stage, the other party did not have the clarity of Tom Cruise.

These things have been reported in many news. It was not until a few years after The Big Boat was released that DiCaprio gradually stepped out of the stage of self-aggrandizement and gradually became the veteran in the industry.

Not only the women around them, but also the entire 1,600-person auditorium, women's exclamations could be heard from the back rows from time to time. But as the plot progressed, the entire cinema slowly returned to silence. Jack and Rose's The story immerses all viewers into it.

"You have to promise me...promise me that you will survive...never give up...no matter what happens...no matter how hopeless and helpless you are... ....Promise me now, and don’t forget this promise!”

"Ruth, listen... listen... winning that ticket was the luckiest thing that ever happened to me... he brought me to you …I’m grateful, Ruth…so grateful…”

When the movie came to an end, with Jack soaking in the cold sea water and speaking his last words intermittently, the sound of a woman's cry slowly filled the cinema.

"No, no, no... God, why is this happening!"

"Please! No, Jack..."

"Damn, why, can't be like this!"

A large number of viewers made different shouts, and they couldn't help but express regret in their own way for the ending of this short-lived love.

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