China Entertainment: Great directors start by winning actresses

Chapter 20: Amazing first week!

However, she felt there was something wrong with the movie's rating. This movie was obviously a great movie for 13-year-olds to watch together.

It feels like some film companies may be suppressing films made by independent producers.

Having been in the film industry for a long time, Meghan has learned some unspoken rules even though she is young.

Some are so unfair.

Then I thought that the three screenings of the movie "Run Lola Run" tonight were all full, and it didn't seem to be too affected.

Sure enough, good movies are loved by everyone.

The main focus of Columbia's recent operations is the Dark Friday movie.

This politically charged film has already won several important awards at the Golden Globe Awards for Best Picture and Best Director.

It also received multiple nominations at the upcoming Oscars.

Of course, although the main focus is not on "Lola Run", a studio has been set up specifically to promote "Lola Run".

Many staff carefully sorted out the various sections after the release of "Lola Run".

Mainly film reviews from major newspapers and audience surveys, as well as the Rotten Tomatoes index on the website.

As for the box office, you really need to wait until the next Monday to get the data for the first three days of the weekend.

Europe and the United States are still relatively slow.

Initial feedback for the film has been better than anyone expected.

The film reviews from major newspapers were almost unanimous in their praise, and the audience's survey comments also showed the film's popularity.

Some theater chain managers even called, hoping to increase the number of screenings next week.

Washington Daily Star.

From the beginning to the end of the movie "Run Lola Run", the author did not believe that a 22-year-old boy could make such an outstanding movie.

The director's skills are so profound that he doesn't look like a young man at all.

I entered the theater yesterday with doubts, but was shocked beyond measure by a gorgeous visual feast.

Excellent shots, excellent soundtrack, excellent editing, this is a feast for the director to show off his skills.

"Run Lola Run" is a movie worthy of being recorded in the history of cinema.

The unique narrative style opens up unprecedented Hollywood movie options.

Scarlett Johansson would be a huge commercial success.

There is no doubt that this boy from the East will become one of the most outstanding filmmakers in Hollywood.

A week passed quickly amid the media's praise for "Run Lola Run".

David Smith, Columbia's Asia President, was smoking a cigarette and recalling the service his secretary had just given him.

The success of "Run Lola Run" has increased his voice at the headquarters.

In all likelihood, I will be able to return to Hollywood next year.

Although I really like Yan Guo, there are really too few blond beauties here. Except for the secretary I brought here, there are really not enough people to look at.

Although he has not yet seen the opening weekend box office data, he has received feedback based on the past few days.

David Smith is certain that this movie will be a hit.

He was looking through a document in his hand, thinking about these things.

The secretary who had already washed herself knocked on the door: "Mr. David, Miss Milady is here."

"Let her come in." David Smith arranged his clothes, then stood up and asked: "Has the last week's data of "Lola Run" been delivered?"

The female secretary shook her head and asked, "Do you need me to talk to them?"

"No, just send it directly to my office later. I'll help you pour two cups of tea."

"Ok."

David Smith ordered as he walked towards the door.

"Welcome, Miss Milady, you are here so early today."

"You've been waiting here for a long time."

"This is my job, so of course I have to work hard." David Smith shrugged and expressed his helplessness, which is what a wage earner has to do.

As David Smith spoke, he motioned for Miss Milady to sit in the living room.

When the two sat down and wanted to talk about matters related to Yanguo and surrounding areas.

The office door knocked again. The female secretary raised the fax in her hand and said, "Mr. David, the data has been sent over."

David noticed that his secretary's tone was a little strange, and he felt suspicious, so he walked over to get the box office data.

After just a brief glance, David Smith's expression became strange.

He turned to look at the secretary carefully and asked strangely: "Are you sure the data over there is correct?"

The secretary's mood did not calm down and he said: "Mr. David, do you want me to call and inquire now?"

Although he knew that the probability of problems with the headquarters data was very low, David Smith still nodded.

This has a lot to do with what position he can hold at the headquarters in the future.

Miss Milady also left and came over to ask, "Mr. David, can I also take a look?"

"Of course, Miss Milady." David Smith showed a gentleman's smile.

He handed it over and said: "The data should be fine with a high probability, but it's just too incredible, much higher than I thought."

Miss Milady didn't answer, her eyes fixed on the box office report in her hand.

I saw the name and data of "Lola Run" at a glance.

"Run Lola Run" box office grossed $1132 million.

A great box office, this was Miss Milady's first thought, and then she began to make calculations in her mind.

According to the cooperative relationship with Yanguo Jingjia, Columbia can share about 30% of the fixed North American box office share this time.

Of course, a portion of the proceeds from the videotape will also need to be made.

Even if this is calculated based on the current box office, the publicity and copying costs in recent days have been paid back.

David Smith noticed that Miss Milady only smiled slightly with satisfaction.

I already understand that the young lady in front of me has just come into contact with this industry. It is difficult to understand what the box office data of "Lola Run" really means?
He still whispered to wake up the woman in front of him: "Miss Milady, you must know that the opening of "Lola Run" only has 500 screens, and his limit is not far beyond that."

Miss Milady's eyes also lit up. The young director she would be working with in the future seemed to be really capable.

At the same time, the headquarters of Columbia's old rival 20th Century Fox.

Ronald waved the box office report in his hand with an angry face and looked at his secretary very glumly.

"1132 million US dollars, how is that possible? Did the theater chain make a mistake? David's movie only opened on 500 screens!"

The secretary held the folder in his hand and replied calmly: "Mr. Ronald, I have already called to confirm, that's it."

(End of this chapter)