“How much is the box office?”
“…”
“How much is the box office?”
“…”
"Alan, what's wrong with you? Tell me!"
"Mr. Wilson, Hollywood lost on China's side."
"'Arrival' was expected, what about 'Skull King'?"
"The box office is ahead of Arrival and behind Superman..."
"How many?"
"Arrival had a box office of 35 million, and Skull and Bones had a box office of 46 million..."
"What about Superman?"
"Fifty-two million!"
"How many?"
"Fifty-two million!"
"King Kong is ranked behind Superman... Then what about Batman? Is it even less than Superman?"
"Batman: 64 million! It ranks first, 4 million higher than Wolverine!"
"???"
Columbia Corporation.
When Wilson received the box office data from Allen, his whole body shook and he almost couldn't hold the data report in his hand.
When he saw the incredibly terrifying box office of "Batman" of 64 million, his mind went blank.
The amazing box office of this Batman movie is simply crazy!
Although "Skull and Bones" is not a film produced by Cobia, it represents Hollywood.
Hollywood movies can flop in China, and their performance may not be ideal, but...
It must not lose to Chinese films!
This is simply a...
humiliation!
“What about the data from the United States?”
“…”
"What! This!"
“…”
After Wilson finished reading the data on China, he silently turned to the page on Hollywood.
Then...
He gasped, sat down on the chair, and didn't know what to say.
At this moment, he finally realized what Alan meant by the silent expression when he first came in.
September 1st.
What a nightmare!
…
"Bang!"
"Batman is ranked first with $15 million? Wolverine is ranked second with $13 million? Superman is ranked third with $9.3 million, one million more than Skeleton King? Arrival is ranked third with $7 million?"
"Impossible, impossible. I'll accept the fact that we'll lose in China. There were signs during the premiere, but in America! Jackson, tell me, how come our movie lost in America?"
"There must be something wrong with this data. Wait, is there something wrong with the statistics? Why can't Skull King Kong even make it into the top three? What is the reason?"
"Is this data correct? Mr. Jackson! Dear Mr. Jackson, do you know what this data represents? Do you know what kind of shadow our Paimon Company and Century will suffer after tonight? Do you know what kind of shadow the entire Hollywood company will experience?"
"We will become a shame, a shame of being defeated by China. Do you understand humiliation? It's the kind of humiliation where a weak being knocks you over, rides on you, and slaps you repeatedly. You will even become a big joke!"
"Before, didn't Cobia become a joke? Didn't you laugh at Wilson of Cobia as a fool? What about now? Do you think I'm a fool?"
“…”
“…”
After Andrew finished reading China's data report, his originally calm mood finally couldn't help but explode.
He picked up the water cup on the table and smashed it to the ground. The cup was smashed into pieces and hot water splashed around little Jackson's feet.
Little Jackson stared blankly at the shattered cup and raised his head in confusion.
At this moment, he only felt his head buzzing, even though Andrew was pointing at his face and scolding him, but!
He found that he couldn't hear clearly what Andrew was cursing.
His mind went blank.
How is that possible!
impossible!
this……
The total sales of my movie "Arrival" in China and the United States is just 13 million US dollars!
It can’t even compare to the unilateral American performance in Batman!
this……
In his directorial career, Jackson Jr. is completely confused.
He knew that no matter how much Andrew cursed, it would not be as bad as the subsequent storm on the Internet and the ridicule from the American media. "Skeleton King" might be better, but "Arrival" and himself might suffer unprecedented scolding!
Can I bear this kind of scolding?
He suddenly asked himself.
"Tell me, respected Mr. Jackson, what gift did Wei Wuji give you? Why did he give you a gift at this time?" After a burst of anger, Andrew finally calmed down.
Then, looking at little Jackson standing in front of him without saying a word, he felt annoyed for no reason.
“???” Little Jackson raised his head and looked at Andrew blankly.
He saw doubt and unfamiliarity in Andrew's eyes.
This feeling made his heart tremble slightly.
"Mr. Jackson, we are friends. Don't look at me like that. I'm not questioning you. I hope you can understand that this box office failure is not just a failure of our company. Do you understand? It represents the face of Hollywood. You have to know that no Hollywood movie has ever been crushed by a Chinese movie like this..."
"I'm sorry, Mr. Andrew." Little Jackson lowered his head.
"The publicity plan continues. I just couldn't control my anger. I'm sorry. Okay, go and do your work first. Don't take it to heart. Perhaps there will be a chance for "Arrival". Also, about the gift, I know that this Chinese director is using a despicable trick to sow discord between us. I understand that. But I don't like you being silent..." After Andrew watched little Jackson bow his head, he finally stood up, walked to little Jackson and patted him on the shoulder.
The hint of doubt in his eyes was completely gone, and he began to speak seriously.
"I...Mr. Andrew, I understand!" Little Jackson suddenly felt mixed emotions, and his eyes were slightly wet when he looked up.
"Okay, go ahead."
"I'll try my best!" Little Jackson clenched his fists.
"Um."
After little Jackson left, Andrew's earnest expression suddenly turned extremely cold.
He looked at the box office information table on the table.
Then he tore the information form into pieces and threw it into the trash can, then he sat back in his chair and closed his eyes.
…
“Is this box office data true?”
“It’s true!”
"We won?"
"Yes, we won!"
"Fuck, Er Gouzi is awesome, 'Remote' is awesome, and Chinese Film is awesome!"
"Have you noticed? Not only have we completely suppressed Hollywood movies in China, we have even suppressed Hollywood movies in the United States. Batman topped the Hollywood box office in September!"
"Grass!"
“…”
Four o'clock in the morning on September 2nd.
When the box office information for the September premiere was announced, netizens were stunned.
They felt like they were dreaming!
August is the most humiliating month for the entire Chinese film industry. After all, in August, all Chinese films were ravaged into pieces by Hollywood films!
At the beginning of August, how did the Chinese media promote Chinese films?
The rise of Chinese films, the most promising month, Chinese films VS Hollywood films, the dawn is coming!
The most promising month?
hehe!
It is always the most hopeful month, and it always gives movie fans and all Chinese people some undeserved hope, but it has never really made a breakthrough in Hollywood movies!
The outcome every time is being crushed and ending in endless failure.
In fact, movie fans have heard so many stories like this that they feel like vomiting.
Even when they hear the word "hope", they will start cursing!
Although they are looking forward to the September movies, they don’t hold out hope for victory!
Even if every movie in "Remote" has a huge box office, and several times it is comparable to Hollywood movies, several times...
However, the disappointment in August made them realize that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. "Batman" and "Superman" really encountered too many twists and turns along the way. These twists and turns made it hard to believe that these two movies would win, especially when compared with Hollywood movies.
Miracle?
Although there is, it is really difficult to have a miracle with a start like this!
but!
The miracle finally happened!
And this time the miracle is doubled. "Batman" not only topped the list in China, but also in the United States!
It’s like a dream, and it’s so surreal!
Not true!
Yes, it’s not real…
"Batman" has earned 64 million box office in China, and has begun to break the record of "The Legend of 1900"!
It earned 15 million US dollars in the United States, which also broke the record of "The Legend of 1900"!
Of course, this is not the craziest thing. The craziest thing is that if this trend continues, "Batman" is very likely to become one of the top three Hollywood movies, and they are Chinese movies!
What is the concept?
It is a huge milestone for Chinese films, but it is a dark month with gloomy clouds for Hollywood.
…
remote.
In Fatty Wei’s office.
The morning sun gradually rises, and the bright sunshine shines on the land, adding endless hope to the land.
Fatty Wei looked blankly at the astonishing box office data of "Batman".
He watched it over and over again.
He spent most of the night looking at this horrifying data.
Until now he is still confused.
He had predicted the box office of "Batman", but even if he were asked to predict it again, he could not have predicted that "Batman" would have such a horrible box office!
After all, who would have thought that there would be a chance to break the terrifying record of "The Legend of 1900"?
Fatty Wei felt like he was going crazy!
“Boom boom boom.”
"Come in."
"Boss Lu broke the record!"
"I know, my Batman box office..."
"It's not just the box office of Batman. As of last night, Mr. Lu's album Lu Yuan has officially surpassed Michael Weiss's total global album sales and has officially topped the charts! On the personal album chart, Mr. Lu is also ranked in the top 20 singers worldwide!"
"What! A Yuan, what the hell is that..."
When Fatty Wei saw Wu Tingting walk in with the data and an excited look on her face and say this, the corners of Fatty Wei's mouth twitched.
"As of now, the Guinness World Records has recorded 180 personal records for Mr. Lu! This number is still increasing..."