Chapter 27: Confident young man

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Leaving New York, Lovett rushed back to Los Angeles on Friday. "Alien 3" is caa's key package project this year. He is one of the participants, and several of its actors have appeared in this movie. He must not miss the premiere. formula.
In particular, Caa signed Rick Solomon for public relations with Warner Bros. He couldn't reassure him at all. The other party's simple mind is really not suitable for Hollywood.
"Watch your words and deeds, Rick!"
Before getting out of the car, Lovett once again urged, "Don't say anything that shouldn't be said. No matter what the reporter asks, you must smile."
Seeing this idiot, Lovett has a big head. If the opponent is half as calm and smart as Duke, then his workload will definitely be reduced by a third.
"I see, Lovett! I will show my best side!"
With a casual wave of his hand, Rick Solomon got out of the car. Although Lovett is an idiot in his heart, he is not stupid after all. When he walked on the red carpet, his good looks and brilliant smile really attracted many reporters. camera lens.
Listening to the one after another cheers, watching the flashing light, Rick Solomon was inevitably intoxicated, especially when he waved around ▲∨, it always triggered more screams, giving him a kind of He is already a big star, even surpassing the feeling of Sigourney Weaver who is walking in front.
With this slightly drunken feeling, Rick Solomon walked into the interview area and handled the reporter proficiently in accordance with the model taught by Lovett.
"Mr. Solomon..."
Another reporter put the microphone in front of his mouth, "I heard that you and the director of "Life and Death" Duke Rosenberg are classmates? Have you also played for the college football team? Do you know each other?"
"understanding."
The other party has spoken to this extent, he can only bite the bullet and say acquaintance.
"After yesterday, Duke Rosenberg's "Speed ​​of Life" has accumulated a total of 82.78 million US dollars at the North American box office."
Hearing the reporter’s words, Rick Solomon’s joy dissipated immediately, but even if his anger burned in his heart, he still showed the brightest smile, and the reporter really seemed to think they were classmates and was still asking,
As Alumni, what do you think of Duke and "Speed ​​of Life"?"
"he is……"
Before the latter words were spoken, Rick Solomon saw Lovett winking at him not far away, and quickly swallowed the words back. He is not a real fool, if he shows disdain and dissatisfaction with Duke at this time. , I am afraid that the reporters around him will be worthless the next day, and he will become the biggest joke in the media.
The other party is the director of a film that is heading toward the box office of 100 million US dollars. He is just an unimportant supporting role in "Alien 3". Who will the media favor? Who is mocking?
"He is my friend at school..."
Even if it was as uncomfortable as eating 10,000 flies, Rick Solomon had to bite the bullet, and in the most heartfelt and splendid way, in the most sincere tone, said, "He is a talented person, I was very early I realized this and I was happy for his success. "Life and Death" is a very good work. I always think so."
After answering, Rick Solomon hurriedly walked out of the interview area, for fear that the reporter would ask how deep his friendship with Duke was and how good-looking is "Speed ​​of Life"...
When he walked into the premiere theater, his face was gloomy and almost dripping with water, and a fist was clenched tightly. The time of "Life and Death" was long enough, so he let his "Alien 3" lift it off. That's it!
As for he is only one of the supporting actors in it, "Life and Death" has been released for four weeks, and "Alien 3" was released for the first week, and he subconsciously ignored it.
"Hey, Townsend..."
Not far from Rick Solomon, Martin Bob took the initiative to find Townsend Rothman, "Congratulations, "Life and Death" is a big hit, and Fox can get a lot of rake."
"Thank you!"
Although only a reserved smile, Townsend Rothman is now very happy to hear the name "Life and Death". The higher the box office of "Life and Death", the more Fox will make a profit, although the distribution commission is 10%. Five, but Fox can give priority to withholding the announcement fee from the box office share. This 15% of the North American box office rake is almost all profit, and the higher the film box office, the future resale price of video tapes and TV copyrights will inevitably be also Increased, Fox can draw another 50% from it.
There are also overseas copyrights with preemptive rights...
Townsend Rothman is confident that this project alone can bring about 50 million US dollars in gross profit to Twentieth Century Fox, which is also one of his next competitive ceo weights.
That little guy named Duke Rosenberg is really lovely.
"The market potential of "Life and Death" is almost consumed, right?"
The latter words showed Martin Bob's true intentions, "Townsend, Fox should also turn to "Alien 3" when it comes to publicity?"
According to the laws of the market, even if "Life and Death Hour" still has potential, it will not be too much. Therefore, Townsend Rothman nodded and said, "After this weekend, all resources invested in "Life and Death Hour" will be transferred to "Alien." 3 "Up."
"I heard you already told Lucas to restart the Star Wars series?"
Seeing that the other party didn't mean to deny, Martin Bob lowered his voice slightly, "Our cooperation has always been happy, and caa also thinks you are the most suitable candidate for the CEO."
"Happy cooperation." Townsend Rothman didn't know what the other party meant, and proactively extended his hand. Martin Bob shook it gently, "Happy cooperation!"
Times Square, as one of the most famous landmarks in New York, is the first choice for many crews or singers to hold announcements. The last stop of "Life and Death" in North America was chosen here.
Like the previous publicity, the film crew focused on Keanu Reeves and Uma Thurman. The only difference is that when Duke walked on the red carpet in front of the amg theater, many fans enthusiastically sought him out. signature.
"Are you the director of "Life and Death"?"
Although such a question can be embarrassing, Duke answered politely, "Yes, thank you for your support of the movie."
As a reporter for the New York Times, Robbie Padgett also participated in this promotion. When most of his colleagues were surrounded by the protagonist and heroine of the film, he stepped aside, Keanu Reeves and Uma. Almost all of Thurman's materials have been dug out, and the fresh faces are what the audience would like to see.
He remembered that other media had mentioned that the director of the film was a young man...
Outside the interview area was the loud noise of movie fans, and the interview area was a messy interview by the media. Robbie Padgett's keen eyes captured the unremarkable young people standing in the corner of the interview area and the pictures he had seen in his memory. It was confirmed and strode over.
"Excuse me, are you Mr. Duke Rosenberg?"
Seeing the other party nodding, he immediately passed the microphone over, "I am Robbie Padgett, a reporter for the entertainment edition of the New York Times. Can I ask you some questions?"
"can."
The young man's sunny smile looked very kind.
With his appearance, it seems that he should be an actor.
Although he thought so in his heart, Robbie didn’t ask like that, "Mr. Rosenberg...well, Duke, this is your first movie. There is no doubt about how wonderful the movie is. What made you shoot this way? A movie?"
"The pursuit of dreams, the love of movies."
Very routine answers, especially the calmness in the tone, do not belong to the pride and complacency of young people after success.
Quietly keeping this in mind, Robbie asked again, "Do you think the North American box office of "Life and Death" will exceed $100 million?"
"definitely will!"
"this weekend?"
"Maybe next weekend, time will tell!"
Very confident young man!
"I don't know if you have read the Roger Albert column of the Chicago Sun, Duke?"
"I have been busy running propaganda recently and haven't seen it."
"Roger Albert said in his column that "Life and Death" is the best action movie in recent years, and he gave you 10 points.
Having said this, Robbie stared at the other's handsome and tough face, hoping to see something different from calm, but he was disappointed.
"Thank you Mr. Albert for the compliment, it is my honor."
Hearing these slightly humble words, Robbie always felt that Duke Rosenberg didn't seem to care much about the authoritative evaluation of Roger Albert, the film critic.
Don't blindly believe in authority.
He nodded secretly. Nowadays, young people like Hollywood are very rare.
"Duke, the craze for "Speed ​​of Life" will eventually dissipate." Robbie asked again, "Are there any plans next? Take a break?"
"I don't need to rest, I'm still young, I'm full of energy."
The cunning in those black eyes was fleeting, Robbie didn’t notice at all, he just listened carefully,
Actually, I have already conceived the second work, but you know, Robbie, in Hollywood, pull investment Not an easy task."
Robbie laughed. "Is it still an action movie?"
"Yes, a hot and exciting action movie!"
"Oh~" Robbie showed interest in cooperation, "I think with the success of "Life and Death", investors will not be too difficult to find."
This is a young director who is in his creative period!
At the end of the interview, Robbie Padgett added another sentence in his mind.
The next day's "New York Times", in the second edition of the entertainment edition, published this interview with Duke, which was the first time he appeared on a super media such as the three major newspapers in the United States, but It didn't cause too much repercussions. Even if he threw the boo head of the second work, he did not imagine the situation of Hollywood studios rushing to call.
Compared with these, "Life and Death" in the new weekend, once again on the throne of the North American box office chart is more concerned.