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Chapter 510 "Star Wars" swept away thousands of troops

549 "Star Wars" sweeps the army

At the end of October 1978, the release of "Star Wars" completely slapped everyone who was not optimistic about the movie before.

"God, it's too hard to believe. "Star Wars", which is said to be only watched by kindergarteners, won 619 million in the first week of its release. Has the IQ of the audience been lowered?" "Washington Journal".

An audience member was dissatisfied with seeing "Washington Daily" criticize "Star Wars" so much, and immediately called their editor-in-chief. During the phone call, the audience member was very excited and said: "It's not that our IQ has been lowered. But Star Wars is really good, I can never describe the shock I felt when I saw this movie, seeing a large number of spaceships fighting in space, my whole body is burning, yes Armstrong 9 years ago Landed on the moon, he saw the beautiful and spectacular universe, and I also enjoyed such a spectacular in the theater!"

The audience in the United States was like crazy, squeezing into the movie theater to watch this sci-fi blockbuster, and more theaters also contacted the Concorde branch, wanting to join the "Star Wars" screening plan.

"Old Wen, we must increase the dividend ratio, because too many theaters are vying to watch our movies!" Wang Xiaohu urged Winterdur.

Even though Winterdur increased the ratio by 4:6 under the benefit of Wang Xiaohu, the number of theaters showing "Star Wars" in the second week was still increasing. When the film was released in the third week, the participating North American movie theaters had reached 1044 homes.

"The box office of "Star Wars" is like a rocket, oh no, it's a spaceship, soaring from 619 million at the beginning to 3900 million now, my God, this is only three weeks, I believe it will not take a month , this result will break the record set by "Rocky" that year."

A New York TV reporter was standing at the entrance of a movie theater and was recording a program. The reporter said the above words with a very exaggerated expression, and then asked the cameraman to point the camera at the audience queuing up to buy movie tickets at the entrance of the theater.

"I have been queuing here for a whole morning, but I only advanced less than 10 meters. God, please give me a movie ticket!" A white boy said with a bitter face.

"Hey, you've only been waiting all morning. I've been queuing since before dawn, but I haven't bought a movie ticket yet. Damn it!"

"In fact, I am a truck driver. In order to watch George's movie, I directly asked the company for three days off. My name is Cameron."

Movie fans frantically went into the theater to watch "Star Wars", and finally the American media couldn't sit still anymore!

"A pioneering sci-fi film that created a new world of film, emphasizing both technological factors and spiritual power, pursuing the victory of freedom and democracy, is a great crystallization of popular art!" The American "Time" commented.

Newsweek called it "pure, endearing fun along the way."

"Hollywood Reporter" concluded that ""Star Wars" undoubtedly stands in the true classic forest of science fiction and fantasy films. The use of modern cutting-edge technology in the film has made a magical display of the future world, and the technological effects in the film have reached an unprecedented level. We still don’t know how Lucas and his team filmed it, could it be that aliens are helping?”

Although this kind of statement is suspected of grandstanding, it is not difficult to see that the production level of "Star Wars" is undoubtedly advanced. It has greatly impacted people's original concept of technology and played an important role in enlightening people, especially teenagers.

All the American audiences, Hollywood colleagues bowed their heads before the shocking release and terrible box office results of "Star Wars", yes, they almost forgot that the logo that appeared when the film was first released was Concorde Films , and even forgot that the name of the screenwriter in the credits was "Tiger Wang", and even forgot that the Oriental who they hated so much was invested in the filming of this movie.

All the people who watched this movie were stunned. On the one hand, they were amazed by the advanced high-tech in the film, and on the other hand, they were mesmerized by the wonderful fighting scenes in the film.

"In the film, we can see a strong oriental color! Dazzling Chinese Kung Fu, and those amazing armor, Tiger King, the director from the East has created for us the most exquisite, most expensive, and Most beautiful movie!" The New York Times reported.

Although there are not many media reports on the oriental elements in "Star Wars", it is undeniable that American audiences who have watched this movie have tacitly admitted this. Yes, these oriental elements have nothing to do with the plot of the film. The slightest conflict even elevates the whole film to a higher level, making them full of expectations and yearning for the mysterious East.

"Now it has entered the fourth week of release, and the box office has been counted. Let me see, wow, I won another weekly championship, and the results are still soaring. I believe that according to this trend, it should be able to break through "Grease" by the end of the year. box office record." Spielberg said without hiding his envy: "George, I need a 2.5% dividend, right now, preferably in cash."

"Hey, Steven, you should be in the studio of "ET" now, instead of asking for money like me!" Lucas rolled his eyes and said: "Learn from Sist and jhon, they have already started filming "Episode [-]" A drop of blood."

"Well, I hope you come back from vacation with a dividend." Spielberg left laughing, in fact, no one was more happy to replace Lucas than him.

During the fourth week of the film's release, that is, at the end of November, Wang Xiaohu said to Lucas, who was so excited that he couldn't find the north all day long: "George, your vacation is cancelled, you must go back to Hong Kong with me now, I need you s help!"

"Of course, I'm happy to help you!" Lucas was full of confidence, and he was dizzy with the powerful joy of victory, and he was light when he walked.

Therefore, Wang Xiaohu, Lucas, and Grant did not enjoy the spectacular scene of "Star Wars" sweeping thousands of troops. They boarded the plane back to Hong Kong on November 11. Before boarding the plane, Wang Xiaohu bought it as usual. A few newspapers to pass the time.

"Hey, our Superman friend was completely defeated!" Wang Xiaohu laughed after reading the box office rankings in the entertainment section of "Los Angeles Daily".

"Under the light of "Star Wars", no movie can survive!" Grant also said with a smile: "Boss, in fact, I look forward to your movie being released in Hollywood, which is the one we are preparing now."

"Hehe, I look forward to it more than you!" Wang Xiaohu smiled and said, "I hope to hear good news when I arrive in Hong Kong."

"Star Wars" began to exert its strength gradually after its release in the fourth week, and continued to lead the entire North American box office for three consecutive weeks. In the sixth week, it even set an astonishing data of 1200 million box office in a single week. This data has overturned many people. The concept of the box office, moreover, has not decreased over time, and continues to maintain a single-week score of 1100 million.

Later, according to media statistics, "Star Wars" dominated the box office for 15 weeks at the weekly championship. Seven months later, in May 7, "Star Wars" reached an unprecedented 1979 million US dollars at the North American box office!
Of course, these are all things for later, Wang Xiaohu and others did not rest after arriving in Hong Kong, but directly asked the driver to take them to Xiehe Film and Television City.

It's been a month since he left Hong Kong, and what Wang Xiaohu is most concerned about is the progress of setting up the "Mythology".

"God, boss, your film and television city is so huge, compared to the size of any company in Hollywood, it is a kindergarten!" Lucas came here like grandma Liu entering the Grand View Garden for the first time. Everywhere he saw felt fresh.

At this time, Xiehe Film and Television City has been fully opened to the outside world. Since Shaw Brothers Film and Television City has gradually transferred to TVB, other Hong Kong film companies have also begun to cooperate with Xiehe Film and Television City to shoot scenes in the film and television city.

At present, there are more than 10 movies filming in it. Wang Xiaohu looked at the busy film and television city and smiled. He knew that this place would become the busiest place in Hong Kong in the future, and the money originally invested in the film and television city would be returned one after another.

"Go and have a look at our site!" Wang Xiaohu waved his hand, and the security of the film and television city immediately drove the three of them to the set of "Mythology" in a scooter.

People kept saying hello to Wang Xiaohu along the way, and Lucas, a rookie, stared straight at him, "Boss, I feel like you are the king here!"

"That's right, it's the king! George, you may not know that our boss once had dinner with the Queen of England, and now he is the owner of the Order of Lord Commander of the United Kingdom!" Grant said emphatically, "I can guarantee that the boss is a colleague The one with the highest status among them."

Wang Xiaohu shook his head with a wry smile. He never paid much attention to these names. His goal now is to create good movies and make more popular movies. The second life is over.

The three of them were talking and laughing as they walked on the viewing car in the film and television city. After 15 minutes, they stopped in front of an empty field.

"Brother Hu!" A staff member greeted Wang Xiaohu carrying a large box.

"What's in it?" Wang Xiaohu asked.

"Oh, a model of terracotta warriors and horses, and a model of a chariot behind it, all shipped from the mainland." The employee said.
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