America is in control

Chapter 248 The appearance of all living beings in the theater and the runner-up at the weekly box office

Boston, Cambridge, Harvard University.

Anthony was basking in the sun on the grass with his arms around his girlfriend Selina.

"Baby, are you free tonight?"

"What are you planning? Anthony, you can treat me to a big dinner, but you can't do bad things!"

"Where are you thinking! I just want to invite you to a movie. My cousin's movie is released today."

"Is it the movie "Looking for a Midnight Kiss"? My roommates have been talking about this movie recently. They like the male and female protagonists of the movie very much."

"That's right! Can you come with me to support my cousin's movie?"

"Yeah! No problem, but after watching the movie, you have to send me back to the dormitory. My father has been very strict in checking up on me recently."

"Don't worry! It's just a movie."

"You promise me first."

Before Selena could finish her words, Anthony suddenly lowered his head and captured her lips.

After a fierce kiss, her mind went blank, and she could no longer remember what she was about to say.

San Francisco, Palo Alto, Stanford University.

After class, Li Ziang stopped a few classmates with whom he usually had good relationships.

"Gentlemen, today is the day when my Little John movie is released. How about I treat you to a movie?"

"'Looking for a Midnight Kiss'? It seems to be a romantic comedy. Is it appropriate for a few of us to watch it together?"

"Why is it inappropriate! If you don't go with us, who else do you want to go with? It's like you have a girlfriend! Bah!"

"I really like the profile of Cate Blanchett on the movie poster. She is my goddess!"

"Me too! I heard that the male and female protagonists of this movie met through AuctionWeb. I'm very curious."

"Then let's go together. I don't have anything else to do tonight anyway!"

Los Angeles, Irvine House.

"Honey, haven't you packed up yet? Just pretend!"

"John, I find that you are becoming more and more impatient with me! You were not like this before!"

"I don't have any, don't accuse me wrongly! I'm just a little worried about not being able to make it in time for the movie to start."

"Didn't you tell me before that you were about to vomit after watching the movie "Looking for the Midnight Kiss"? Why are you still going now?"

"I have to find out the real reaction of the audience, which involves later publicity."

"Producers have so many things to do! It's better to be an actor! I'm ready, let's go!"

"GOGOGO!"

Anthony and Selena walked into the movie theater and bought two tickets for "Looking for the Midnight Kiss."

Entering the screening room, Anthony took Selena's hand and went straight to the last row and found a seat in the middle.

Audiences came in one after another, most of them couples, but there were also some singles who were alone.

Selina held down Anthony's mischievous hand, rolled her eyes at him, and whispered something.

"Anthony, your cousin's movie is expected to be a big hit at the box office. Look around, the seats are almost full!"

Somewhat unfinished, he withdrew his hand from the other person's clothes, and Anthony raised his head and looked around.

"The promotion of "Searching for the Midnight Kiss" is well done, and people like me who never pay attention to low-budget movies are covered."

"The commotion caused by John's boxing fans and Madonna's fans on the Internet also made many young people aware of the movie."

"Perhaps the influence of Internet media will surpass traditional print media and TV stations in the future."

Anthony thought for a moment and expressed his opinion.

Selina's eyes lit up and she looked at the other party with admiration. Anthony's opinion was similar to her father's.

She involuntarily held the other person's arm and leaned her head on Anthony's shoulder.

A man’s foresight is the best C medicine for a woman!
The lights went out and the movie officially started. The two of them stopped talking and concentrated on watching the movie.

Li Ziang and three or four boys walked into the screening room, and all they could see were couples cuddling together.

Countless eyes glanced over instantly, and everyone stopped unconsciously.

There were several chuckles in the screening room, and the laughter was particularly harsh!
Li Ziang felt uncomfortable all over, and his companions beside him also complained.

"I knew it would be like this. How could a few grown men watch a romantic comedy together?"

"Shut Up! Everyone, listen to me. From now on, we will spread out and pretend not to know each other. We will meet again after the movie is over!"

"Aren't you deceiving yourself? What effect can it have!"

"Do you have a better idea? If not, just shut up! At least we won't be misunderstood as gay!"

"Okay! Okay! See you later!"

Several people dispersed and went to find seats to sit down.

Li Ziang lowered his head and sat down in a corner with no one around him, waiting for the movie to start.

After a while, a pleasant female voice suddenly sounded beside him.

"Is there anyone in the seat next to you?"

Li Ziang turned around and saw a petite and pretty Asian girl looking at him timidly.

"Uh! No one!"

"Then can you let me go?"

"Of course!"

General Liu helped Connery press the brim of his hat and straightened the mask on his face.

After confirming that it was correct, he took Connery's hand and walked into the cinema unhurriedly.

Entering the screening room, the two of them came to the corner of the last row and sat down.

Holding Connery's slender waist, Liu Jiang began to observe the situation in the screening room.

very good! Most of the seats were occupied, which was a great start for a low-budget film.

The reason why this effect can be achieved is thanks to Madonna’s group of crazy fans.

Ever since the accident occurred during the broadcast of "Celebrity Talk", my boxing fans and Madonna's fans have been at war with each other on major websites.

The commotion was not small, and it also led to the two movies "Evita" and "Searching for the Midnight Kiss" getting more and more attention.

Originally, General Liu planned to settle the matter, but after seeing this effect, he had other thoughts.

Instead of standing up immediately to keep his boxing fans sensible, he turned a deaf ear and acted as if nothing had happened.

New Line Cinema also tacitly allocated part of the promotional funds to be used on the Internet, starting to add fuel to the flames.

I don’t know if Buenais Pictures and Madonna were too slow to react, or if they were planning to take advantage of the situation for publicity. They did not stand up to advise fans.

The outcome of the development exceeded all expectations, and "Evita" and "Searching for the Midnight Kiss" became the two most anticipated movies by audiences in late October. It was not until the last two days before the release of "Looking for a Midnight Kiss" that General Liu made a public announcement through the media, calling on his boxing fans to stay calm and not be like Madonna's fans.

His public statement can be regarded as the final promotion of the movie, squeezing all the remaining value out of this incident.

Although "Looking for the Midnight Kiss" did not have any movie premieres due to limited promotional funds.

However, the publicity effect achieved by the fans' mutual quarrel has exceeded expectations, and it is much better than any premiere.

The attendance rate in the screening room says it all. Liu Jiang is in such a good mood now that he explodes!
The overhead lights went out and the movie started.

Liu Jiang focused all his attention on the audience, and Connery in his arms seemed to no longer smell good!
Connery didn't have any bad temper, she just stared at the big screen intently. She wanted to see the quality of the movie her little boyfriend made.

After observing for almost half an hour, Liu Jiang found that no one in the audience chose to leave early, and most people watched with gusto.

That means the appeal of "Searching for the Midnight Kiss" isn't too bad.

As long as the attendance rate doesn't collapse too quickly in the coming period, a box office hit is just around the corner.

New York, inside a movie theater.

Parsons, a second-tier film critic, was staring at the big screen absentmindedly. He was already middle-aged and really couldn't get enough of the plot of "Looking for the Midnight Kiss."

Cliche! So cliche! What era are you in, and you still play the same tricks as rich girls and poor boys!

Perhaps the only highlight of this movie is the outstanding appearance of the male and female protagonists!

Urban legend? How ridiculous! Who would believe such illusory lies! This is simply an insult to IQ!

Internet dating? It's simply impossible! No one would date someone they met virtually unless she was out of her mind!

If I had known that this money was so hot, I wouldn’t have accepted it no matter what!

never mind! at this point! It’s better to find a way to write some good reviews and get it done!
"Wow!" "Nice! This is how you deal with perverts!" "This kid did a great job!"

Suddenly there was a burst of cheers in the theater, and Parsons looked up at the big screen.

The poor boy was helping the rich girl prank her perverted ex-boyfriend. The method was indeed a bit ruthless. He could kill him with one strike that went around for a thousand years and made the guy roll his eyes.

It seems that young people like this movie very much. Parsons looked at the attentive audience and was stunned for a moment.

This scene might be something he could write down in his praise. He had an idea, opened his notebook, and recorded it.

As the clock struck midnight, Cate Blanchett and Jude Law kissed each other on the big screen.

Anthony put his arms around Selena's neck and put her head close to her, and the cinema was filled with kisses.

When the lights came on and the world returned to light, Anthony let go of the other party without feeling satisfied.

Selena's face was flushed, her lips were slightly swollen, and she gave her boyfriend an angry look.

Anthony didn't say anything, held the other person's hand, and walked out of the screening room.

Walking out of the door of the cinema, Selina suddenly stopped.

"Anthony, what did you promise me before?"

"Huh? What did you say? Why don't I remember!"

The two of them shuffled towards a hotel.

Li Ziang looked at the people kissing each other in the cinema and was a little confused. Many words such as the Internet, connections, strangers, and making friends kept flashing through his mind.

These words are constantly colliding, constantly being streamlined and superimposed, until they are combined into a brand new word, network social!
Maybe you can develop a website or software that meets the needs of young people for online social networking!
As soon as this idea was formed, it quickly took root and took root deeply in his mind.

Just do it! A smile appeared on Li Ziang's face, as if he had found a way forward.

Suddenly he felt someone tugging on his sleeve. Li Ziang quickly turned around and saw the petite and pretty Asian girl looking over with a blushing face.

"What's your business"

Before he could finish his words, the Asian girl stretched out her arms and hooked her around his neck.

A burst of fragrance hit his face, and nephrite-like cherry lips were printed on Li Ziang's lips.

What's going on? So proactive? I'm not ready yet!

As soon as the thought arose, he was immediately swallowed up by an unprecedented beautiful feeling.

Since you can't resist! Then just choose to enjoy it!
Li Ziang closed his eyes and cooperated with the other party in a slightly unfamiliar manner.

Connery held Liu Jiang's hand, and the two slowly walked out of the cinema.

"John, why is "Looking for the Midnight Kiss" rated R? I don't think the content of the movie is too outrageous. It can definitely be rated PG-13!"

After hearing what the other party said, Liu's original excitement instantly cooled down.

yes! If "Looking for the Midnight Kiss" was rated PG-13, the box office results would be much better!
damn it! Blame it all on Buve Pictures, Disney behind it, and that cunning old fox!
The rating that could have been upgraded or lowered, but because the other party suddenly intervened, causing me to lose a lot of money, this matter is not over.

The MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) is controlled by the Big Seven in Hollywood, and there is no way to replace it for a while.

It seems that for my next movie, I have to find one of the Big Seven in Hollywood as a backer, otherwise the other party will make me feel disgusted by the rating.

Forget it, it’s useless to think about this now, it just adds to your worries!

"Honey, New Line Cinema did not handle the rating issue well. I will choose the distributor carefully in the future."

"Now that the movie has been released, it's useless to say this. I can only pay attention to it next time!"

"By the way, what do you think of this movie?"

Liu put the blame directly on New Line Cinema's head without mentioning his own reasons.

Then, he changed the subject and asked the other party what they thought of "Looking for the Midnight Kiss".

"It's not bad. I think the movie is quite romantic! The male and female protagonists have good looks and good acting skills. Of course, the male protagonist is not as handsome as you!"

"Really? Then you must behave well later!"

After a ridiculous night, the next day, Liu Jiang arrived at the New Caesars Entertainment Company in high spirits.

"Petty, bring today's newspaper to my office."

"Ronald, has yesterday's sample survey report been delivered?"

"Jonathan, have New Line Cinema released yesterday's box office statistics?"

As soon as he walked in, General Liu greeted everyone loudly.

"Okay, Boss."

"Boss, the investigation company we hired has just sent the investigation report, and I have put it on your desk."

"Not yet. I just called to confirm. New Line Cinema is still counting, and the results may be later."

Everyone answered in turn.

Liu Jiang nodded, walked into his office, and looked through the reports on the table.

This survey company is quite professional and the data is clearly listed.

The survey took place at 15 movie theaters in 30 major cities in the United States. 30-40 viewers were randomly selected from each movie theater. As long as they filled in the questionnaire, they would be given exquisite gifts.

A total of 1056 viewers were surveyed, half of them male and female. Almost 17% of the viewers were aged 30-75, and 70% were white. The average score was 7.1.

For a small-budget movie, this data is quite nice!
(End of this chapter)