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Chapter 109 People coming from the other side
  One night in Twin Peaks made Charlize Theron secretly call Gilbert a pervert, and she almost couldn't go to the set for filming the next day.

When the Little Gilbert crew gathered to continue promoting, Naomi Watts noticed the clues. She sniffed Little Gilbert and asked directly: "Did you sleep with Sally?"

"Uh," he didn't expect Naomi Watts to ask so directly. Little Gilbert felt like he was being caught, so he admitted honestly.

"I knew it," Naomi Watts curled her lips and said, "This girl has been thinking about you for a long time. Sooner or later, you will have to go to bed."

She was not surprised by little Gilbert's philandering. Until now, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Verona Ryder, there were only five women who had relationships with little Gilbert.

She has a long-term relationship with Cameron Diaz, and now Charlize Theron.

Compared with those Hollywood directors and stars who hold silver parties and nude parties, little Gilbert is already considered a puritan.

Naomi Watts heard Sofia Coppola say that Sofia's cousin Nicolas Cage often called a dozen models and invited a few friends to have parties together.

As for what to do during the party, it goes without saying that it is enough to imagine.

Of course, little Gilbert will not play around, and Naomi Watts also maintains a tacit understanding and will not attend some messy parties.

The last time Mel Gibson invited her to an intimate party, Naomi Watts didn't even go.

After all, grumpy Mel Gibson has been thinking about her since the last Australian gang reunion.

Perhaps because of this, Mel Gibson was a little unhappy with Naomi Watts for not giving him face, and Naomi Watts had to pull out little Gilbert as a shield.

One is Hollywood's eccentric actor and director, CAA's ace Mel Gibson, and the other is Hollywood's new first-line director Gilbert Jr., the two are equally matched.

But it seems that Mel Gibson is very sensible and did not conflict with Gilbert Jr. because of a woman.

Perhaps it has something to do with little Gilbert's strong fighting ability. After all, he is a ruthless man who brought down Michael Ovitz.

Mel Gibson doesn't want to go head-to-head with Gilbert Jr. without affecting actual interests. It's not cost-effective.

And even if Cameron Diaz, who is more out-of-the-box, carefree and fun-loving, would at most bring Naomi Watts along for a three-person adventure with little Gilbert, she would not attend any random parties or activities. .

Little Gilbert didn't stop them from making their own choices, but both of them felt that Little Gilbert didn't like this, so they paid special attention.

Regardless of how well-known actresses sound great after becoming famous in Hollywood, without the support of little Gilbert, the two of them are nothing.

Of course, maybe now we have to add Charlize Theron.

No matter how many women there are, they can't affect little Gilbert's emphasis on work.

After the promotion in San Francisco, Gilbert Jr. took the crew all the way north, through Salem and Portland, and then to Seattle.

While the crew was promoting in Seattle, the North American first weekend box office of "Iron Fist" was newly released.

After taking in a box office of US$1857.3 million on the first day, the film grossed US$2251.3 million and US$1713.2 million on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

Including the US$427.5 million box office generated by the previous midnight show, "Iron Fist" scored US$6249.3 million at the box office during its first weekend in North America.

This result successfully broke the first-week box office record of Little Gilbert's own movie, and undoubtedly won the first weekly box office championship in the 1994 North American summer season.

If it were before, little Gilbert would have had a small celebration if he won the box office championship next week, but little Gilbert is now able to face it all calmly.

Of course, the performance of "Iron Fist" still exceeded expectations. Disney and Warner originally estimated that the box office in the first week would be around US$55 million.

The current first-week box office result of US$6249.3 million has indeed created quite a surprise.

However, where the film performed even better was in the peripheral market. Models, sunglasses, watches, headphones, personal computers and other peripheral products generated US$362 million in the first weekend of the movie's release.

It may not look as high as the box office, but these peripheral products can provide long-term benefits. As the movie becomes popular, the peripheral products can continue to make profits.

Even if the film performs well, it can continue to develop sequels and continue to promote peripherals.

Of course, now that the film has achieved good results in its first weekend, it cannot relax.

Because many movies performed well in their first weekend, there were also many that crashed the following week.

"Iron Armor" was able to achieve this result in its first week because it had the right time, place and people.

The attention gained from the previous battle with animal protection organizations was coupled with the wave of publicity from the Super Bowl.

Although the core of the film is mainstream Hollywood, mecha combat can also be considered an innovative genre.

There has never been a similar robot movie in Hollywood before, which can be considered as something fresh for the audience.

The North American movie market is growing year by year, the number of viewers is increasing, and movie ticket prices are also rising.

In addition, the good box office appeal of Gilbert Jr. and Bruce Willis, coupled with the lack of strong competitors during the same period, created the scene where "Iron Fist" dominated the theaters.

I have to thank Tom Cruise and his agent Pat Kinliss for this. If "Interview with the Vampire" hadn't been moved, I'm afraid the two films would have started a fierce fight during this schedule.

Tom Cruise has a strong box office appeal in this era, and ordinary films can achieve good results. Little Gilbert has no confidence to compete head-on with him.

The first weekend box office performance of "Iron Fist" was expected by the media. After all, the film had an investment of US$80 million.

If it doesn't get 50 to 60 million at the box office in the first week, then the film will be sold out. It's probably the big news at this time.

Little Gilbert, who has always had smooth sailing, finally failed at the box office, which is probably enough to keep the media buzzing for a while. But it's a pity that little Gilbert didn't seem to give this chance.

The second week of the film's release has arrived, and after finishing its promotional trip in Seattle, Little Gilbert took the crew eastward for promotion. Warner Pictures has also begun to arrange the overseas promotion and distribution of the film. The next weekend in North America, the film will be launched in overseas markets one after another.

In a suite at the Fairmont Hotel on Lake Shore Boulevard in Chicago, little Gilbert, wearing pajamas and slippers, opened the door, took the requested newspaper from the room service, gave a tip, and then closed the door.

Naomi Watts was still sleeping soundly in the bedroom. She was a little crazy last night and tired her out.

The quilt was not covered properly, exposing Naomi Watts' smooth back and somewhat red buttocks.

The impact last night was too strong and left some marks.

Little Gilbert was about to cover Naomi Watts with the quilt, but he didn't expect that the petite woman had already woken up.

"Did I wake you up?"

"No," Naomi Watts got out of bed with difficulty. When her legs weakened, she was about to fall down. Fortunately, little Gilbert held her in time.

"It's all your fault for using so much effort." Naomi Watts rolled her eyes at little Gilbert.

"That's who yelled at me to work hard, huh?"

Little Gilbert's teasing tone made Naomi Watts angry. She leaned directly on Little Gilbert's shoulder and bit her, leaving a neat tooth mark.

After venting her anger, the petite woman staggered to the bathroom to wash up.

Little Gilbert ordered breakfast and ate it while reading the newspaper.

At this time, the hotel front desk called: "Sir, Mr. Doug Walter is on the phone with you."

As the head of Warner's distribution department, Doug Walter also knows every stop of the itinerary, and the Warner staff who follow the crew will also report it.

Therefore, it is not so strange that Doug Walter can call the hotel phone number.

"Transfer..." Little Gilbert waited for a while, waiting for Doug Walter's transfer call: "Hey, little Gilbert, have you just gotten up?"

"Yes, have you had breakfast?"

"have eaten……"

After a brief exchange of greetings, Doug Walter went straight to the point: "Little Gilbert, there is something I want to ask your opinion on."

"If you have anything to do, you might as well just say it."

"That's right," Doug Walter thought about it, as if he was considering what to say.

After some deliberation, Doug Walter said: “We received the China Film Group from China and their director Tian.

They came to visit the company and are considering introducing Hollywood movies. Your "Iron Man" and "Speed" are on the list. "

"Oh?" Little Gilbert's heart moved. Has the market-oriented reform of the film industry on the other side of the Pacific Ocean begun?
  "How many movies are they going to bring in?" asked Gilbert Jr.

"The initial plan is to introduce ten units, and you alone occupy two quotas. We are considering whether to agree. After all, the market there is too small, and the share ratio is only 8%." Doug Walter said.

Little Gilbert said quickly: "Doug, let's talk first, but this share ratio is too low, we still need to increase it."

"Tell me your reasons."

Little Gilbert organized his speech and then explained: "There is a big market with a population of more than one billion people. Although the market is small now, the future potential is not small.

We cannot limit our sights to the present, but also consider the long-term future.

Doug, think about it, there are only a limited number of films introduced each year. What if Warner occupies some of the quota? After cultivating a fan base for a long time, what will it look like when the market matures? "

Gilbert Jr.'s argument is very convincing based on market potential.

Doug Walter felt a little moved when he thought about that scene.

Focus on long-term development and not be limited to temporary gains and losses. Little Gilbert's words are very inspiring.

"What you said makes sense, little Gilbert." Doug Walter nodded involuntarily, and then said: "By the way, their Director Tian said he knows you, and you met in China.

He wants to talk to you about this. "

Little Gilbert thought that this was also a good opportunity. Taking advantage of this trend to enter the opposite market, he might become the most famous Hollywood director on the other side in the future.

"Okay, as soon as I finish my promotion in Chicago, I will return to Los Angeles immediately." Little Gilbert promised.

The two chatted about other things for a while and then ended the call.

Naomi Watts happened to have finished washing, and sat across from little Gilbert to have breakfast together. Hearing this, she asked, "What's wrong?"

"Doug called, and there are people from China who want to introduce Hollywood movies." Little Gilbert said.

"China?" Naomi Watts looked confused as she didn't know much about the country on the other side.

"Yes, China..." Little Gilbert looked out the window, as if his eyes penetrated the limit of his field of vision, looking towards the distant east.

(End of this chapter)