Chapter 352 350. Transformers Return

In the cinema, Twilight is still playing a role.

Even though this love story is cliché, young people just love it.

Just like many years ago, young people in China were attracted by brainless and bloody plots of dramas like "Meteor Garden" and "In the Mood for Love".

Quan Mei also likes Huang Zitao. She is at the age when she likes yellow-haired guys, a common problem among middle school students.

And Henry Cavill is really too handsome, especially after the release of Superman's makeup photos, it helped boost the movie to a counter-peak. Young women just love to watch it.

On the contrary, Blake Lively, who played the heroine, did not cause much response and was completely incomparable to Kristen Stewart in the original version.

Plus, Lively was the heroine in the original Green Lantern, but her role was removed this time, which is a bit unlucky.

As of now, "Twilight" has earned $206 million in North American box office.

The film was released in many countries around the world and grossed $249 million.

With a box office of $450 million, it ranked second in the summer season. The champion was "Star Wars: Episode 3", with a global box office of nearly $900 million and still slowly increasing.

Although the gap is a bit big, I am still the runner-up.

"The Mystery of the Paranormal" also entered the cinema, but unfortunately, the box office performance was not very good.

It only won the box office championship in the first week, and has only earned 235 million US dollars worldwide so far, which is not satisfactory.

However, the word of mouth is relatively good. Whether it is film critics or audiences, most of them have given positive reviews as long as they have seen it.

Christian Bale's Batman and Liam Neeson's Ninja Master were both recognized.

In the president's office in the Warner Bros. office building, Judy sat astride Eric's lap.

She hooked her arms around his neck and gently licked his ears while flipping through the documents in her hands.

"Please, can you be more serious? This is very inefficient."

Judy rolled her eyes and snorted, "What can I do? Look at the documents on the table, they are almost piled up like a mountain."

"I want to finish it before I get off work. Forget it. You should give me a massage. My shoulders are so sore."

As she said this, she walked to the sofa and sat down, while Eric stood behind her and gently rubbed her temples.

"Yes! That's right. Your hands are the most comfortable."

“More comfortable than Daddario’s?”

"Well, she doesn't have the strength, so I have to move her every time she gets to the back."

"But I haven't been able to take care of them these days. I just didn't expect that reading documents and listening to reports would be so troublesome. It seems that you have an easy time at MGM."

Eric laughed and said, "You just haven't gotten used to your new position yet. Your mentality is still in your previous position where you had to do things yourself."

"After a while, you will naturally learn to let go. Remember, baby, what we need to do is to control the overall situation and set the general direction."

Judy sighed, "Well, it looks like I still need to learn."

After groaning for a while, Judy opened her eyes again: "Oh, dear, it seems that "The Dark Knight" is not as good as you said, at least the box office performance is not as good."

"Based on the current trend, the global box office probably won't break $400 million, which is a bit disappointing."

"Even if it doesn't reach $400 million, it can still make money, just less, and it's part of the DCEU."

"Besides, I have already promised Nolan that the sequel must be made and the investment must be increased. You can't let me become a villain who doesn't keep his promise."

"Haha. Of course not. Actually, what I mean is, can the budget be cut a little?"

"For example, an increase of $10 million would be enough. Why do we have to increase it to $50 million?"

"I took a look and found that in addition to the DC Universe, there are many excellent scripts in the film library waiting to be developed. I want to shoot them."

As she spoke, she suddenly stood up and took out a stack of scripts from the cabinet.

"Look, these are what I found in the film library and received from the market. I think they all have great potential."

Eric took a quick glance and saw that the first one was very famous, the script was called "The Departed".

The name sounds familiar, it’s the copyright of the Hong Kong movie “Infernal Affairs” that they bought.

After Infernal Affairs became popular, Warner bought the adaptation rights, and the media publicized it widely at the time.

The film won Oscars for Best Director, Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and other awards, fulfilling Martin Scorsese's dream of becoming a director.

This is a masterpiece that has achieved great success in both word-of-mouth and box office. It would be a waste if such good resources were not filmed.

"Good stuff, take pictures, you must take pictures!"

"You know it's good before you even see it?" Judy was a little surprised.

"I've seen the Hong Kong version. If it uses reliable directors and actors, it will definitely be a big hit."

As he spoke, Eric picked up the second book, which was another work by Leo DiCaprio, the famous "Blood Diamond".

Although the movie was well made, it was a bit too cruel. It received high ratings but had low box office, and it also helped Leo get a nomination for Best Actor.

“Blood Diamond. Blood Diamond.”

"Why, you don't think it's okay?"

Judy asked as Eric pondered over the script.

"The subject matter is too dark and it's obviously aimed at winning awards. I think it'll be hard to make money."

"But if you want to take the photo, go ahead. It's fine if it can bring some honor to the company."

"Forget it then. You said no. Just sell the book to Sony and we'll take a small cut. Just to share in the good luck."

"How do you know Sony is willing to take over?"

"I said it was a project that Eric Cooper was optimistic about, but the company is currently too busy to take care of it. Do you think anyone would take the bait?"

Pah! He slapped Judy's buttocks loudly: "You are using me to make trouble!"

"Hehe. You have a big reputation, so why not use it?"

"Look at this again. The people below think it has a good prospect and are planning to invite M. Night Shyamalan to direct it."

"Shyamalan? The Indian director Shyamalan?"

"Well, dear, your reaction seems a little off."

"Don't look for Indians." Eric said solemnly.

"Why? I know you hate Indians, but Shyamalan can make money. He is very popular in the director market."

"'The Sixth Sense' and 'Omens' were both big sellers, and he is good at the subject of 'Lady in the Water', which I also think is very good."

"And Disney was originally going to invest in this project, but for some unknown reason, Shyamalan and Disney fell out."

"As an opponent, it's good to disgust Disney."

Eric sighed, stretched out his hand to hold Judy in his arms, touched her head and whispered: "Be obedient baby, Indians can't be trusted."

"I have studied Shyamalan. This person's success is due to luck, not his own strength."

"He is good at playing with concepts, such as the shocking twist, which is revealed to you at the last moment of the movie."

"But the problem is that he is only good at digging holes, not filling them up. You know, leaves can't block a crater."

"And have you ever wondered why Disney doesn't invest in his new project? Isn't it because it's too bad?"

The latest novel is published first on Liu9shuba!

Regarding the director M. Night Shyamalan, he has a nickname - American Chen Kaige.

They all belong to the type that start out at a peak, then fall all the way down and never rise again.

And the beginning of his decline began precisely with this film "Sirky in the Water".

After that, he made films for Paramount, Sony, Universal and other companies, until he messed up "The Last Airbender" and "After Earth", and completely sat on the throne of a bad film maker.

Anyway, whoever wants to vote can vote, it's unlucky to be next to Eric.

After nuzzling his chest, Judy hummed, "I'll listen to you, but if the movie makes money in the end, you have to apologize and compensate me."

"Compensation for what?"

"Ride me like a dog!"

"No problem, what if you lose?"

"I'll be your dog."

"Aren't you already one?"

“Go to hell!”

"Hey, hey. When you get Daddario done, we'll make sandwiches and I'll give you the front."

"Let's wait for a while. Let me prepare her mentally. She still doesn't understand the relationship between us."

"Where's Avril?"

"Ivy is more stubborn, I'll ask her out again this weekend."

"mua! It's up to you, baby!"

"Actually, the one I want to try the most is Crystal Liu. I haven't been with an Asian girl yet."

"That will have to wait. I asked her mother to go to work. She went to China for vacation recently and I don't know when she will be back."

"Well, she looks so comfortable in her own skin."

Eric pinched her cheeks and said, "Yours is healthier, I will definitely let you eat it."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course, when you cross a person's bottom line, she will only lower it. If she can accept that I have other women, she will be able to go further."

"You know best, pervert!"

It’s August, the last month of the summer vacation.

The big screen has been a bit sluggish in the past week, with no new commercial blockbusters released, and the three new films that were released had little box office appeal.

The reason for this situation is naturally because everyone's attention is focused on a new movie that is about to be released.

According to media predictions this year, there are only a few films that are expected to compete with "Star Wars: Episode 3".

"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", "War of the Worlds" and "Transformers 2".

Now, after a year and ten months, the sequel to "Transformers" has finally hit the big screen again.

At the Arclight Theatre, MGM's biggest premiere of the year is underway.

With the company's current influence, as long as an invitation is sent out, anyone can come unless they really can't get away.

Moreover, the stars’ visit is not in vain, as at least it increases their exposure and enhances their friendship, which is a win-win situation.

Chris Evans stood to Eric's left and Ryan Reynolds to his right, and the flash cameras kept flashing.

Gadot and Theron walked hand in hand on the red carpet. Gadot was the female lead, while Theron voiced the female Transformer Arcee.

Even Sergei flew over to show his support, and standing next to him was Kate Winslet.

"What are you doing?"

Sergei chuckled and said, "I came to attend the premiere and invited you by the way. I plan to get married with Kate next month."

"What! You are getting married?" Charlize Theron widened her eyes when she heard that.

Kate Winslet hugged her and said, "Theron, it was you who introduced us to each other, so you must come."

"This is too sudden. When did you get engaged?"

"It's been half a year, and it hasn't been announced, only within the family."

"Theron, Sergei and I are about to take the oath, why are you and Eric not making any moves? There is no news about you in the newspapers or on the Internet."

"We... we like to keep a low profile."

"You can't be too low-key. Hurry up and tie him down and get married quickly."

Theron groaned a few times, looked down at her stomach, and said nothing.

(End of this chapter)