Chapter 929: Superman returns

At the Theory of Relativity Building, on Monday morning, Ronan participated in the project promotion meeting of Shahai Entertainment. George Clint, who presided over the meeting, mentioned the preparation or production progress of multiple movie projects in the future.
　　 For example, "Zombieland" directed by Edgar Wright will soon have the opportunity to start filming, and the Embassy Pictures will also be released in 2007.
　　For example, "Slumdog Millionaire" directed by Danny Boyle has also begun preparations, and plans to start a series of film festival award-winning operations in 2007.
　　 There is also the crew of "The Ninth District". They have already gone to South Africa and are preparing to shoot on-site near Johannesburg.
　　 Uvi-Bauer's "Vampire Lincoln" is also officially approved, with a production budget of 8 million US dollars.
　　 This is the one with the highest production budget among all the films directed by Bao Ge.
　　 However, the project that this promotion will focus on is "Fast and Furious 4".
　　 The third film has already been filmed and produced, and it will be released this summer. In several internal trial screenings, the response of the film has been very good, and the sequel is also on the agenda.
　　 The fourth film still has Jessica Felton as the producer and Justin Lin as the director. The specific production budget depends on the box office situation after the release of "Fast and Furious 3".
　　If the third part can meet expectations, the fourth part's production budget will definitely have to be improved, and it will move closer to the first-line major production projects.
　　 After the meeting, Ronan chatted with Jessica Felton a few words about the status of the project, and then returned to his office.
　　 Connie has prepared the box office newsletter last weekend.
　　 "How is it?" Ronan didn't look at it, just asked, "Who was the box office champion last weekend?"
Connie’s quick and concise answer: "Iron Man achieved a go-ahead, with a box office of 68.91 million U.S. dollars, and won the box office chart again. The newly released "Ice Age 2" ranked second, and the North American opening weekend box office was 62.14 million. US dollars."
　　 Ronan asked again: "How much has the North American box office of "Iron Man" accumulated?"
　　 Connie said: "It was released in North America for ten days and the box office totaled $215.27 million."
　　 Ronan slowly nodded: "According to the current trend, it is not difficult to exceed 350 million US dollars."
　　 Connie said with a smile: "The casinos in Las Vegas opened the market before and have now announced the closure of "Iron Man" final North American box office betting of 350 million US dollars."
　　 Ronan also laughed: "It seems that the outside world is very optimistic about us."
　　 "Yes." Connie said: "It's not just Iron Man, but Thor, Hulk, Captain America, etc. who have already announced follow-up plans are also attracting attention."
　　 Ronan slowly nodded: "It's a good deal to drive the follow-up series with a movie."
　　 "Iron Man" has invested a huge amount of US$270 million in the announcement of the production tape. Under normal circumstances, the global box office must reach three of this number in order to make a profit through the box office.
　　 The goal of relativity entertainment is very clear. Cinema screening is a huge publicity. The best result is to recover the cost through the box office. The real profit depends on the operation of various offline channels.
　　 In ten days, the sales of "Iron Man" peripheral products in the North American market have exceeded 50 million US dollars.
　　With the accumulation of time, this number will continue to increase, and the film has been launched in overseas markets last weekend, and overseas offline channels will also bring high revenue.
　　 With the help of "Iron Man"'s big sales, the peripheral licenses are also expanding.
　　 Ronan then asked about the situation of the film after it opened overseas last weekend, and Connie answered accordingly.
　　 While North America is hot, "Iron Man" has landed in major overseas markets such as Europe, Latin America, Australia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. However, compared with the film's rapid advance in North America, the response from overseas markets is somewhat worse.
　　 After all, Tony Stark's influence is not enough.
　　 Compared to Superman, Bat and Spiderman, Iron Man is far less well-known.
　　 However, the hot movies in North America can also attract attention overseas. Hollywood blockbusters have always had the advantage of rapid spread.
　　 "Iron Man" was screened in more than 40 countries and regions at the same time, and the first week overseas was $90.54 million.
　　 Looking around the world, Tony Stark’s popularity is temporarily relatively limited, which will also affect the film’s overseas box office to a certain extent.
　　 Embassy Pictures predicts that the overseas box office of "Iron Man" will be much lower than that of North America.
　　 Tony Stark is a relatively unfamiliar character to most audiences outside of North America. This is another production just started, and it is impossible to have a large audience base like the sequel.
　　 In fact, except for the United Kingdom and Australia, "Iron Man" did not exceed $10 million in box office in the first weekend in other overseas regions.
　　 Anyway, "Iron Man" has created a sufficiently good start for the "Avengers Project".
　　 Before Connie left the office, she said to Ronan: "By the way, this morning, Charles Rowan of Warner Bros. called and invited you to the premiere of "Superman Returns" this week."
　　 Ronan just remembered that the Warner Bros. super giant will be released.
　　 "Respond to them." Ronan said directly: "I will be there."
　　 Kevin Tesohala and Charles Rowan had both attended the premiere of "Iron Man" before, even if it was courtesy, Ronan had to go to the premiere of "Superman Returns" for a round.
　　 Besides, this is the movie with the highest investment in Hollywood.
　　 "Superman Returns" has been in operation since the mid to late 1990s. Perhaps only Warner Bros. and DC Comics know how many directors, screenwriters and scripts have been changed.
　　 Before Brian Singer, who actually completed this work, took over as the director, Warner Bros. and DC Comics had already spent $50 million on the ever-changing lineup of Superman Returns.
　　 It was originally decided that Nicolas Cage would play Superman, but Nicolas Cage was fed up with the repeated delays and chose to quit the crew.
　　 As for the other actors who have changed, they can form a strengthening platoon.
　　 Jude Lowe, Ashton Kutcher, Paul Walker, Josh Harnett and many other popular niches have entered the crew, and then left because of project delays.
　　 Henry Cavill, who has already signed a long-term contract with Shahai Entertainment, also participated in the audition, but lost to Brandon Rose.
　　This project, Warner Bros. finally disclosed the production cost of 270 million US dollars, but there are rumors that, coupled with the previous wasteful expenses, the production cost far exceeds this figure, and may exceed 300 million US dollars.
　　 Whether it's $270 million or $300 million, this is the highest record ever in Hollywood.
　　 This also shows the ambitions of Warner Bros. and DC Comics. They really plan to let Superman return on the big screen!
　　 Huge investment also represents a huge pressure to pay back. According to outside estimates, "Superman Returns" does not get a $1 billion box office. It is not generally difficult to recover costs through various channels.
　　 Warner Bros. and DC Comics also have great expectations for this super giant. It is said that a sequel was planned early, but the sequel was cancelled recently.
According to Ronan’s guess, this should have something to do with "Iron Man". "Iron Man" was born ahead of schedule. It should also give Warner Bros. a plan to build the Justice League cinematic universe. Then shooting a separate Superman movie will become nothing. significance.
　　 Re-planning is inevitable.
　　 Ronan is also very curious. Warner Bros. seems to have a plan to build the Justice League movie universe. How do you plan it?
　　 Zach Schneider has already cooperated with Warner Bros. "The Watchers", and Ronan has already taken a lot of work. He can not decide how to choose the follow-up Warner Bros.
　　 On Wednesday, Warner Bros. held the huge premiere of "Superman Returns" on the Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Many guests were invited to attend, and its momentum was more powerful than that of "Iron Man."
　　 Entering the Kodak Theater, Ronan saw Kevin Tesohara, shook hands with him, smiled and said, "Kevin, I didn’t expect we would meet again soon."
　　 Kevin Tesuhara’s face was also full of smiles: "How could Warner Bros. forget you, a heavyweight partner?"
　　 Ronan said: "The Superman movie has been looking forward to for many years, and now it's finally here."
　　Kevin Tesuhara said intentionally or unintentionally: "In the future you will often see Superman on the big screen."
　　 Ronan said politely: "I wish you success."
　　 "Thank you." Kevin Tesuhara seemed confident.
　　 Ronan didn't say anything, he went straight into the VIP room, and then saw Zach Schneider, who also saw him, and hurried over to say hello.
　　 "I heard that you have started preparing for "Watchmen"?" Ronan asked, "Sure, right?"
　　 Zach Schneider said: "Warner Bros. supports me very much~EbookFREE.me~ Charles Rowan is a producer and respects me very much."
　　 Ronan nodded: "That's good, I can rest assured."
　　 Zach Schneider said: "When the film is finished, you must come and see it as soon as possible."
　　 Ronan said with a smile: "Definitely." He then reminded: "Zach, don't forget that you are still the director of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" and you must cooperate with Embassy Pictures to participate in the publicity announcement."
　　 Zach Schneider said quickly: "I have not forgotten, as long as the Embassy Pictures and Shahai Entertainment have notified me, I will go there on time every time."
　　 Shooting two movies in Hollywood in a row, Zach Schneider is actually very clear, don't fail to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment, the success or failure of "Spartan Three Hundred Warriors" is still crucial to him.
　　 The film is a success, and the power and support he will get at Warner Bros. will definitely be greater.
　　 In case of failure, let alone the current power, maybe Warner Bros. and DC Comics will stop the project and replace the director.
　　 Ronan did not say to Zach Schneider, and greeted many acquaintances, and then, at the invitation of Kevin Tesuhara, went into the main hall of the theater together, waiting for the start of the screening.
　　 It has been almost 20 years since the last "Superman" movie was released in 1987. Even the older generation of Superman actor Christopher Reeve has passed away, and countless people are waiting for Superman to return.
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