my movie years

Chapter 374 Victory Cigar
All kinds of hype in the media have not affected the crazy harvest of "The Dark Knight Rises" in the global film market.

Other markets are just the icing on the cake, and the Chinese and American markets are the most important.

In the two most important markets here, "The Dark Knight Rises" crushes "Avengers: Infinity War."

To this end, Disney executives held several meetings, and Kevin Feige became the main scapegoat.

In fact, "Avengers: Infinity War" did really well, no, it was super good.

However, Marvel's enemy DC brought out Batman this time, and suppressed all Marvel superheroes with one hand.

Disney has also expanded in recent years, thinking that the Marvel movies it released were unstoppable, but unexpectedly it fell down.

Having just finished a high-level meeting, Kevin Feige returned tiredly to the luxurious offices of Marvel Studios in Burbank.

He was a little emotional, looking tiredly at the office he had carefully designed, and sighed secretly.

The assistant walked in and reported the second week's box office results for "Avengers: Infinity War."That’s right, “Avengers: Infinity War” lost to “The Dark Knight Rises” again.

"The Dark Knight Rises" achieved two consecutive weekly box office wins, whether in the North American market, the Chinese market, or the global market.

"After the first weekend, the single-day box office in North America on Monday fell to US$2474 million, with "The Dark Knight Rises" US$2859.6 million.

Tuesday’s $2342.6 million, and “The Dark Knight Rises” $2987.4 million.

At the end of four working days, our films earned US$8063.3 million, an average of US$2015.8 million per day.

"The Dark Knight Rises" took in US$9221.6 million over four working days, averaging US$2305.4 million per day, setting a new record for average box office on weekdays. "

In fact, Kevin Feige had heard the assistant's report at the high-level meeting, and it still sounded so harsh at this moment.

"Let's just talk about the comparison between the box office next weekend and the total box office!" Kevin Feige decided to end this pain.

"Yes," the assistant took a look at the data report and continued to report: "Our "Avengers: Infinity War" grossed 3 million in three days the next weekend, and the North American box office accumulated 1.14 million US dollars, which is the second fastest time in North America to exceed 4.51 million. dollar movie.

"The Dark Knight Rises" took in 1.32 million in the next three days over the next weekend, with a cumulative box office of 4.83 million in North America. Currently... it is the fastest box office in North America to exceed [-] million US dollars. "

"Okay, stop talking and get out!" Kevin Feige's head was pounding when he heard these numbers.

The assistant went out, leaving Kevin Feige alone.He walked to the cigar cabinet where he collected and touched the unique texture brought by the nanmu cabinet.

Opening the cabinet, Kevin Feige took out a cigar, put it in front of his nose and smelled it.The smell of fine Havana cigar tobacco fascinated him.

Every time a new Marvel movie comes out, he lights up a cigar, puffs away in his office, and enjoys the moment of victory.

Thus, Marvel's Victory Cigar was born.Every time Kevin Feige smokes a cigar, it means that Marvel movies are killing everyone in the market.

But this time, Marvel movies are still killing everyone, but behind this victory, there is a touch of bitterness.

The cumulative box office in ten days reached 4.51 million. This is an outstanding achievement. At other times, it is definitely worth writing about.

But look at the 4.83 million earned by "The Dark Knight Rises" released at the same time next door. It's not a big win, but it's enough to put Disney and Marvel in a chokehold.

If "The Dark Knight Rises" director Zhang Hao is in North America, it's hard to imagine that Disney executives are planning to find a gunman to assassinate Zhang Hao at this moment.

If this difficult Chinese director is killed as soon as possible, there won't be so many problems.

Of course, it’s just a thought.Zhang Hao is very popular with Chicago gangsters. It is said that when Zhang Hao comes to North America, they send their younger brothers to protect him.

After smoking this bitter victory cigar in silence, the joy brought by nicotine in the past was now replaced by bitterness.

Kevin Feige feels that based on his current situation, next year's "Avengers 4: Endgame" may be the last project he is responsible for at Marvel Studios.

He was nailed to the pillar of shame with "Avengers 3: Infinity War" and became a stepping stone for "The Dark Knight Rises" to step onto the altar...

Unlike the bitterness among the top executives of Disney and Marvel, Warner Pictures and DC next door were roaring with gongs and drums, and there was a lot of joy.

After the next weekend, Warner Pictures held a grand celebration party at its headquarters building, and all the creators of "The Dark Knight Rises" attended.

However, a key figure is missing.

After Zhang Hao finished his promotion in Asia, he went to Europe with Da Mi Mi and their children for vacation.

Go out and play now while you can. In a few years, if there is a fight between the two, Europe will no longer be safe.The celebration party was lively, but Warner Pictures President Doug Walter was also worried.

The reason is simple, "The Dark Knight Rises" won, but DC lost.

The Batman and movie style created by Zhang Hao are too deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Now DC has discussed with Warner Pictures to bring the style of DC movies closer to the realism of the "Dark Knight" series.

"What did Zhang tell you?" Doug Walter discussed this topic with producer Charles Rowan in private.

Charles Rowan retells the original words: "Zhang believes that dark style and realism can be used, but cannot be abused.

Film production should still follow the laws of the film market and should not blindly follow the trend. "

"What he said makes sense," Doug Walter nodded and asked, "Then is he interested in being fully responsible for all DC movies?"

"Zhang said that Batman has fulfilled his superhero dream and will not make any more American superhero movies in the future." Charles Rowan said.

"Wait a minute," Doug Walter caught the point: "American superhero? I remember Marvel has a superhero from China. What is his name?"

"Shang-Chi..." the assistant replied.

"Yes, Shang-Chi is a Chinese superhero. Is it possible for Zhang to take over this?" Doug Walter asked worriedly.

Charles Rowan smiled, patted Doug Walter on the shoulder and said: "Don't worry Doug, Zhang will not take over this movie no matter what.

If Disney had this calculation in mind, it can only be said that they miscalculated. "

After working with Zhang Hao several times, Charles Rowan was able to use Chinese proverbs and even translated them into English, which was really thoughtful.

"Why? Aren't they all Chinese superheroes?" Doug Walter still couldn't figure it out.

Charles Rowan smiled and said: “You should go to China more often when you have time, try to integrate into the local society, and you will understand.

Zhang is very patriotic, Doug, there's no doubt about it. "

Westerners cannot understand what the relationship between patriotism and movies is. There is no conflict between the two!But just like you can't make a biopic about a war criminal, Zhang Hao can't direct Shang-Chi.

The issues involved here are so complex that they can’t be explained in a sentence or two, and they can easily be reconciled once stated.

In short, Doug Walter felt relieved after hearing that Zhang Hao could not take over Shang-Chi without going to his archenemy.

However, Doug Walter is still worried about another question: "I heard that Zhang will focus on the development of the Chinese market and will not come to North America in the future?"

Charles Rowan waved his hand and said not to worry: “The Chinese capital behind Zhang has already acquired some of the assets of Twentieth Century Fox.

According to Zhang, he will not move all these assets back to China. Obviously this is not allowed. "

"So he's going to reorganize these assets into a new production company, right here in Hollywood?"

"That's right," Charles Rowan said, snapping his fingers: "A film company controlled by Chinese people is not welcomed by Hollywood.

At that time, Zhang will still need Warner to support him. Without us at Warner Pictures, he will not be able to accomplish anything in Hollywood. "

Hearing these words, Doug Walter felt relieved.

Warner cannot lose Zhang Hao, just like the 3D Zone cannot lose Tifa.

In the increasingly close cooperation, Warner Pictures can no longer do without this talented Chinese director.

　The box office data is a bit exaggerated. To be honest, "The Dark Knight Rises" is unlikely to beat "Avengers 3", and its release at the same time will definitely be sanctioned.

　　But the protagonist, how could he not have a halo...

　　The reason for keeping the Warner line and continuing to cooperate with Warner is because the protagonist will later film "The Three-Body Problem" and some big Hollywood names will come to star in it.

　　It’s a world-class science fiction masterpiece, so let’s gather the best actors in the world to play it.

　　It is impossible for this kind of thing to happen in reality, but novels are just dreams. If you dare not even dream about them, why write novels?
　　Everyone thinks what I said makes sense...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)