Heads Up Hollywood

There is no doubt that the third weekend in June is the most competitive schedule in recent years!

"Spider-Man", "Sixty Seconds", "Titan A.E.", "Chicken Run"... four blockbuster films are released at the same time. This is definitely the hottest movie market in this cold winter of economic crisis!

"Sixty Seconds", which was released first, will meet the audience on June 21. There are 3,089 theaters, and the screening rate was as high as 55%.

However, under such favorable conditions that the other three blockbuster films were not released, "Sixty Seconds" only received a box office of 3.12 million US dollars that day, which is surprising!

Due to the impact of the recent public opinion crisis, Disney and related evaluation agencies have significantly lowered the expected box office of "Sixty Seconds".

But the box office on the first day was only 3.12 million US dollars, which is enough to shock people in the industry!

Everyone seemed to have seen the birth of a tragedy!

Oh no, maybe two - "60 Seconds" and "Titan A.E."

"Chicken Run" is an animation, and there is not much competition with "Spider-Man" in terms of crowd control.

On June 22, "Spider-Man" officially hits under the momentum of rumbling!

Prior to this, the pre-sale movie tickets for "Spider-Man" had reached 23.94 million, and the pre-sale box office... 129 million US dollars!

You know, the pre-sale box office record before this was "Star Wars Episode 1" directed by Tang En, which was only 57 million US dollars. Only one year later, this record was once again broken by Tang En, more than doubled!

Tang En's version of "Spider-Man" has a total of 128 minutes and a PG-13 rating. On the day of the premiere, there will be two simultaneous screenings in 3,239 movie theaters across the United States, from 7:00 to 9:10 and from 9:30 to 11:40.

The premiere ceremony will be held at the vista theater with the longest history in Los Angeles.

Although the pre-sale box office is for the entire weekend, on the day of the premiere, it is conservatively estimated that the box office is at least 10 times that of "Sixty Seconds"!

For Twain, the premiere was just a formality, and the reason why he held it with great fanfare was entirely to take care of the emotions of those fanatical movie fans.

Who doesn't want their idol to have a strong network and a detached position in Hollywood?

The star guests who appeared at the premiere are the greatest longing for idols.

Because Tang En mobilized his contacts, and the premiere guests that night gathered big names!

Famous directors include Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, Luc Besson, Jonathan Demme, Sam Mendes, Peter Jackson, John Wu...

Some directors really can't come back because they are filming in other places. But such a list of directors is like an Oscar red carpet, which makes people dazzled.

As for the list of actors, it made all the fans scream and cheer!

Mel Gibson!

Tom Hanks!

Jim Carrey!

Throughout the 90s, 3 of the 5 hottest superstars in Hollywood came!

Especially Tom Hanks, his face was obviously a bit frosty. He heard that he had just rushed back from Europe 2 hours ago to attend the premiere of "Spider-Man".

Then there were Leonardo Ricaprio, Keanu Reeves, Jack Chen, Kevin Spacey, Pierce Brosnan, Ed Harris...

Next, the female stars present were also competing for beauty and big names gathered.

Australian goddess Nicole Kidman!

French goddess Sophie Marceau!

South African diamond Charlize Theron!

British actress Kate Winslet!

Forever Catwoman Michelle Pfeiffer!

...

After the star-studded visual feast, several Victoria's Secret supermodels from New York, with their proud figures and beautiful long legs, ignited the enthusiasm of the entire red carpet and went completely crazy.

Tang En did not participate in the final appearance ceremony with the crew, not because he didn't want to, but because of the request of the security team.

Tang En was too rich now, and he was always in the vortex of controversy, and he was always in danger of being shot. Although there was a period of whitewashing by the media, it is an indisputable fact that Twain robbed NASDAQ and thus entered the Forbes rich list.

Ordinary people don't care about this process, but those investors who lost their money in Nasdaq are already a group of desperadoes, who dare to commit suicide, let alone murder?

They are Tang En's biggest threat!

Tang En increased the number of his bodyguards, and also set up a security team at Tang En Pictures, mainly responsible for his personal safety and the safety of several female companions.

This kind of red carpet show that is too public should be attended to as little as possible.

Even the president can be shot in the street, let alone him?

"Hi, Dunn!"

Holding Natalie's hand, Tang En just walked into the VIP area of ​​the theater when he saw a beautiful woman walking over with a smile on her waist and hips.

Natalie frowned slightly, and reminded Tang En in a low voice, "Her name is Charlize Theron."

Of course Tang En knew her, he extended his hand enthusiastically, and said with a smile: "Miss Theron, I'm glad you can attend the premiere of "Spider-Man"."

"Twain, you're too polite, just call me Charlie." Charlize Theron glanced at Natalie, as if she hadn't seen her, and said with the corners of her mouth curled up, "I see in the guest list, there are several New Yorkers coming over. model?"

Tang En smiled and said, "Yes, I have a few model friends."

Charlize Theron chuckled inwardly, friend? It was reported in the gossip papers a few days ago that you were hooked up with two Brazilian supermodels.

It is said... After returning to New York, they lived in a luxurious townhouse in the CBD of Manhattan.

With the income of two new models, can you buy a luxury villa in the center of Manhattan where every inch of land is expensive? It is said that the villa is worth at least 25 million US dollars! Moreover, the mansion in that location cannot be bought with money.

One of the internal causes, one thinks about it.

Charlize Theron remained calm, with a half-smile, and glanced lightly at Tang En with meaningful meaning, "I... used to be a model too."

Tang En looked her exquisite figure up and down, nodded in approval, "It can be seen that you have a great figure."

With Natalie's intelligence, she could naturally understand the other party's meaning. She took Tang En's hand and said casually, "Director Spielberg is over there, let's go and visit. I'm sorry, Miss Theron, we now was busy."

Charlize Theron's face was stiff, and she forced a smile, "It should."

Turning his eyes, he quickly opened the Kun bag and took out a business card. Regardless of Natalie's eyes, he stuffed it directly into Tang En's jacket pocket, blinked his left eye playfully, and made a phone call gesture with his right hand .

Holding Tang En's arm, Natalie said in a low voice: "You should restrain yourself, at least be careful about the influence. The bitches dare to seduce you in front of me, it's too much."

Tang En chuckled and said, "Don't worry, after I move to the manor on the top of the mountain on the southern slope, I will be able to avoid the sight of the paparazzi."

Natalie curled her lips, "Anyway, you have to deal with it yourself, don't affect me! I don't want to go to school and be laughed at by my classmates."

Tang En pondered for a while, then nodded solemnly, "I see, I will pay attention to it in the future."

At this time, Steven Spielberg was smiling and chatting with a yellow-skinned Asian director-John Wu.

Since coming to Hollywood, John Wu has struggled all the way and went smoothly, especially after "Broken Arrow" won the final editing rights and achieved success, he became famous.

With the huge sales of "Face Changing", John Wu seems to have the aura of Hollywood's first-line director. "Mission: Impossible 2", which was released a month ago, set off a frenzy of movie-watching.

Up to now, "Mission: Impossible 2" has achieved a box office of 190 million US dollars in North America, and it is estimated that within this month, it will break through the 200 million US dollar mark.

What is the concept of a box office of 200 million US dollars in North America?

In 1996, only two films had a box office of over 200 million in North America. In 1997 and 1998, only three films reached this target. In 1999, only four films.

"Mission: Impossible 2" has been released for more than a month, and it can have such a harvest, which is definitely a guarantee of big sales!

Although there are still many countries in the world that will not release "Mission: Impossible 2" until July, Paramount and many evaluation agencies have already concluded that this movie will make a lot of money!

The film director John Wu has undoubtedly become the hottest figure in Hollywood.

It is said that several film companies have already sent him invitations to seek cooperation.

but……

Directors with pursuits have ambitions.

After filming "Face Changing", John Wu intends to shoot a literary film, which will be supervised by Clint Eastwood. The two parties have reached an agreement, but the film company does not agree.

John Wu...it's better to make blockbuster movies!

Later, with Tang En's recommendation, John Wu accepted the invitation of "Mission: Impossible 2", investing a full 125 million US dollars.

Now, "Mission: Impossible 2" is a big hit, and a large number of film companies have invited them, but after John Wu came to Hollywood, he has made 4 action movies in a row, and he really wants to make a movie of other styles.

Now John Wu already has the capital to refuse.

At this time, Spielberg chatted with John Wu in such a friendly manner, and he must have also intentionally invited John Wu to shoot an action movie by DreamWorks.

Tang En walked over, and sure enough, he heard Spielberg's earnest voice, inviting John Wu to make a film called "Against the Storm".

"John, there is already a script outline for this project. If you are willing to be the director, you can hire a screenwriter and write the script. Of course, just like in the past, you have the final editing rights."

Hearing Spielberg's voice, Tang En couldn't help but laugh. To run a film company, sometimes, you really need to let go of your figure.

It's hard to imagine that Spielberg, who is upright in the face of Universal Pictures, will be cautious in front of John Wu.

And John Wu also rejected it flatly, "I'm sorry, Steven, I plan to take a break, or... challenge a new theme, action movies, I'm a little tired."

At this time, his eyes lit up, he saw Tang En, and shook hands with him, "Be the first to wish your movie a big box office success!"

Tang En took a deep look at John Wu, "John, you want to challenge new themes. As a director, I understand very well. But...with all due respect, I don't think this is a good idea..."