Heads Up Hollywood

The U.S. stock market opens at 9:30 am.

It was still early, and Tang En was looking at a film market material.

Due to the impact of the "September 11 Incident", several films that were originally released in September have adjusted their schedules, including "Wind Talker", which MGM has worked so hard to save.

For the new films in September, except for a few small productions, films from major studios will not appear until September 28th.

Including 20th Century Fox's "Silence," Paramount's "Supermodel," Warner Bros.' "Hearts of Atlantis," Sony Pictures' "Secret of the Glass House," and Down Pictures' "Beautiful." soul".

But Tang En was concerned about the box office data.

"September 11 Incident" did have a great impact on the movie box office.

In the past week, the movie box office has dropped by 102% year-on-year compared with last year!

Many films that were still somewhat popular, such as "Rush Hour 2", "Jurassic Park 3", "Scary Cannibal"... all suffered a cliff-like drop in the box office.

Including Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Tang En Pictures, the scale of releases in the past week has dropped to 500 theaters, with a box office of 590,000.

But among these films, a freak appeared - "Unsinkable"!

This commercial blockbuster with a North American box office of 460 million and an overseas box office of 470 million US dollars, unexpectedly in the past week, it won a North American box office of more than 4 million US dollars!

Although the overseas box office is weak, it has more than 2 million US dollars in the account.

This makes the total box office of "Unsinkable" successfully surpassed that of "Jurassic Park"!

James Cameron has become the highest-grossing Hollywood director for a single film after Dunn Walker!

Of course, Tang En is not looking at the rankings, but after this terrorist attack, the potential elements of the unexpectedly high box office of "Unsinkable"!

In this atmosphere of national grief, fear and panic, "Unsinkable", a movie that promotes heroic values ​​and advocates American themes, has the possibility to open up a new battlefield!

Tang En intends to send Cameron to the throne of a billion dollar director through the film "Unsinkable".

However, because "Unsinkable" is too American-style, it is difficult for the overseas box office to soar. So far, the North American box office and overseas box office of this film are evenly matched, which shows this point.

Overseas box office... $10 million left in potential space at best, locked in at $480 million.

This also requires the North American box office to exceed 520 million U.S. dollars in order to break through the 1 billion U.S. dollar mark.

The difficulty is not small!

But... there is room for maneuver.

The story of "Unsinkable" experienced many twists and turns, the coast guard ship passed through the waves tens of meters high, and returned with more than 30 survivors to the happy ending, which is the greatest yearning of the American people at this moment!

What is business?

Business is what you like!

The financial tycoons on Wall Street have long gone to Europe to short-sell stocks, making a fortune for the country.

The film market, why not?

Disaster consumption, death consumption, scandal consumption... This is the biggest gimmick in the news and entertainment circles, and it depends on how to package it.

The heroic packaging of "Unsinkable" is perfect enough!

Tang En was a little excited, and quickly called the chairman of Universal Pictures, Ron Meyer, and told him that he could use the opportunity to promote the main theme of "Unsinkable".

The government likes it, the people like it, why not do it?

Lon Meyer frowned and said, "Twain, your thinking coincides with mine. However, "Unsinkable" has been released for 4 months, and the box office may increase, but it is impossible to have a big explosion. "

"$60 million, can't do it?"

"It's impossible! According to my prediction, in the best case, before the next wave of new films are released, it will be a big success if it gets another 20 million US dollars at the box office."

"$20 million? That's too little!"

Tang En frowned.

To push Cameron to the $1 billion throne, the North American box office of "Unsinkable" needs to reach $520 million, which is still $60 million short, and this gap cannot be filled.

Lang Meyer faintly heard something was wrong, "Twain, what are you thinking?"

Tang En said: "You know, I...didn't steal James' director position, so I made "Titanic". Unsinkable, propelling him to the ranks of a billion-dollar director."

Lon Meyer disagreed, and persuaded: "Twain, there is no need! Favors are favors, and business is business. Even Jamie must be able to understand. Besides, a director with a billion dollars... the world is not just you One? Steven is not yet, Jamie, he can work hard slowly."

Tang En said seriously: "No! In my opinion, favors are more important than business!"

Lang Meyer was silent for a while, and then slowly said: "If you insist on this... taking advantage of the national crisis is not enough, you need new means."

"What?"

"Buy the box office!"

"ah?"

Tang En's expression froze, and he smiled wryly, "I said Chairman Mayer, are you making fun of me? Do you think I'm Tom Cruise when you buy the box office? I can't do such a shameful thing." .”

"No no, Tang En, you misunderstood." Lon Mayer paused for a moment, looking unfathomable, "I said buying box office will not only not make you ashamed, but will also allow you to gain great reputation and praise .”

"Oh?" Tang En's eyes lit up, his brain turned, and he reacted instantly, and said pleasantly: "You mean... you can invite those victims of the disaster to watch the movie for free, break through the psychological defense line, and be relieved from grief? "

Long Meyer said: "Not only that, but the scene of the disaster...was miserable and terrifying. Many people who experienced that scene may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. This is a mental illness. Good dredging and guidance may lead to depression and even suicide.”

"Post-traumatic stress disorder...I know a lot of veterans who came back from the Vietnam War suffered from this disease."

"So, expand the scale so that all victims and their families, including officials involved in the rescue, police, medical staff, and people around, can watch it for free."

Tang En pondered for a while, and said: "Lang, I still have to rely on your help in this matter. How about it, in the name of Tang En Pictures, buy 50 million US dollars at the box office, and give it to the victims in New York, Washington/D. Relevant personnel, let them have the opportunity to watch the movie for free."

"This is easy to handle, but..." Lon Mayer paused for a moment, and said in a long voice, meaningfully, "Twain, 50 million US dollars is far from enough."

When Tang En heard it, he couldn't help laughing.

There is no doubt about this!

Everyone in the United States knows that in June, Tang En sold short and made negative remarks, but was ridiculed by many economists and financial predators.

Now, even if the stock market has not yet opened, everyone knows that the next step is to witness a miracle... the moment to witness the crash!

Tang En will make a lot of money!

With such a large amount of wealth, it must be unjustifiable not to do some charity.

Charity is America's largest industry!

Why?

Because children in the United States are raised by the country, and when they grow up, they must give back to the country, and their relationship with the family is worse. Compared with China, children are raised by the family, so when they grow up, Of course, it is more concerned about the continuation of the family than donating money to the society.

Tang En has not enjoyed the social welfare of the United States, but has paid a lot of taxes.

But his skin... was able to grow up, after all, it was thanks to this country.

Tang En was reborn, after all, thanks to this body.

Doing some charity is not only following the trend, but also a matter of course.

"I know that I have accepted Mr. Carpenter's invitation to attend a charity dinner organized by him tonight."

Most of Tang En's money is placed in the trust fund of Dunn Capital, and most of Tang En's money is still in the stock market.

But this kind of charity dinner is mainly about trends and attitudes.

Donating a few million dollars is already a huge sum of money.

If you really donate tens of millions or hundreds of millions of dollars, not only will you not be admired, but you will be despised.

This is a disrespectful behavior that will make other donors lose their sense of presence.

If you really want to donate a large sum of money, you can set up a charity fund yourself, and there is no need to participate in other people's charity dinners to grab the limelight.

Tang En has a draft fee for "The Lost Lover" in his personal account, which is enough for various charity banquets in the near future.

"By the way, the promotion strategy of my movie, "A Beautiful Mind", can also be slightly changed."

Hearing Tang En's words, Lon Meyer couldn't help laughing, "It's not me, Tang En, your luck... is so good that it makes people jealous. "A Beautiful Mind" is just a literary film with a gentle plot, although it incorporates commercial films Rhythm, but always lacking in explosiveness. But '9/11'...was a godsend, and "A Beautiful Mind" was made for it."

Tang En chuckled: "Luck! It's just good luck! I didn't expect such a thing to happen at the end of the release of "Unsinkable". It just so happens that "A Beautiful Mind" can also take advantage of it."

Ron Meyer can only feel that opportunities will always come to those who are prepared. "The '911 incident' is a watershed, especially now that the atmosphere of war is so serious, it is likely to affect next year's awards season. If it works Properly, A Beautiful Mind will be an Oscar contender!"

Dunn blinked his eyes, a little surprised, "Oh? Really? I heard that old fellow Kirk Douglas is quite influential? I have a little conflict with him, don't you know?"

Lon Meyer snorted disdainfully, "This is the general situation, the general situation! No matter how powerful he is, can it be greater than the influence of terrorist attacks and wars? If he targets you, at most he can only start from some weaker people. The awards go."

"Haha, then I will borrow your good words!"