Superstar

\"&　　 Hugo and Columbia Pictures are actually quite destined. They have collaborated on "Yihai Xiongfeng" and "Night Sleep in Seattle". Both of these works have achieved great success. What’s even more rare is that the two works are in continuous cooperation, and it makes people feel the closeness between Hugo and Columbia Pictures.

It can be said that Columbia Pictures played a very important role in Hugo's strong rise.

But obviously this is just outside self-conjecture. In the eyes of Columbia Pictures, Hugo is just an actor, and they have had two wonderful collaborations, nothing more. Compared with the huge number of films under Columbia Pictures, Hugo's two works are not too special.

Therefore, Columbia Pictures did not take Hugo to heart, or that Hugo is not a "special" one. This is not uncommon, because this is a choice and decision made by every film company, every one. Only start-up companies like DreamWorks will take the initiative to extend an olive branch to some actors, because they need to rely on favors to make up for their lack of funds and resources. In addition, all other companies are businessmen, so they are naturally doing business.

Thus, an accident occurred.

First, the showdown between "Farewell You Qingtian" and "Schindler's List" was originally just an ordinary awards season work showdown. The result was raised up by the media, and it seemed like an unshakable enemy. As a result, "Farewell You Qingtian" "The scene ended in embarrassment, Columbia Pictures was angry, regretful and embarrassed, and the emotions were mixed.

Then there is the confrontation between "Life and Death Hour" and "Wolf". This was originally just a very common schedule for the summer vacation. However, after it was arbitrarily rendered by the media, it attracted countless people. However, Columbia Pictures was very confident in "Wolf". , I think that this kind of hype can stimulate the box office, so it presents a laissez-faire attitude. As a result, everyone knew that "Wolf" was defeated miserably and "Life and Death Hour" won a big victory, which immediately made Colombia's situation more delicate.

Logically speaking, one is an actor and the other is a film company. They do not have deep hatreds between each other. They are originally cooperation of interests. Unless it is a personal grievance between actors and managers, everything else is just normal competition for works. It's not worth mentioning. This kind of competition is staged in Hollywood almost every day.

However, the competition between Hugo and Columbia Pictures has changed because of the media rendering, especially the original competition between Hugo and Universal Pictures is the focus, because the new helm of Universal Pictures, Long Meyer and There are personal grievances between Hugo, but now all the focus has shifted to Columbia Pictures.

Mark Canton, president of Columbia Pictures, firmly believes that there must be a bright shadow behind these media hype.

It was then that Mark arranged a meeting with Hugo at the World Cup finals. It was not so much for the original soundtrack of "This killer is not too cold", but for the hope that the relationship with Hugo can be eased. After all, for the soundtrack of a movie, the president doesn't need to go out in person, and he can directly contact Henry, the glorious agent.

After that, Columbia Pictures tried to cooperate with Hugo again several times, but unfortunately they were not able to make the trip. Instead, Hugo chose "Before Sunrise", a script he created himself, which made Mark really embarrassed. Now, "Before Sunrise" has come out in Sundance, and it has also won a round of applause. This is naturally a great opportunity for Columbia Pictures, which is determined to ease the relationship, and Mark does not want to miss it.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Columbia Pictures has become the most sincere company among the four competitors.

"How about the conditions of Columbia Pictures?" Hugo didn't hesitate for too long. All the thoughts just flashed through his mind, and he asked directly.

Rick didn’t expect Hugo to ask questions so straightforwardly. He was still stunned. When he noticed Hugo’s sight, he said, "Uh, they... they have submitted several screening plans, which are all perfect. And the publicity plans are also different. It can be seen that they have spent a lot of thought. The film has only been released in Park City for only five days. They have such a detailed idea, I think it is very appropriate. Uh..."

Rick paused again and sorted out his thoughts, “I think one of the plans is quite impressive. First, it is shown in accordance with the usual practice. It is first shown in about 200 art theaters, and then gradually expanded. In three weeks After that, it will reach 500. As for the subsequent expansion, it depends on the box office performance in the previous three weeks. The pre-film promotion mainly focuses on the theme of "love", and will talk about all aspects of love-which is discussed in the film. Some of the things — put them up separately, spark discussion, and attract audiences to watch them in the cinema.”

This kind of plan is obviously very targeted, and the target masses are very clear, that is, to target those literary and artistic youths. Perhaps in this way, it is difficult for the movie box office to make a huge breakthrough, but it is the most stable. Because the positioning of a film is often the most difficult thing, and it is also the most important first step to success.

Hugo understood it at once, and nodded slightly, "But they didn't think about it. Because the target audience of the movie was too small, they all concentrated on entering the cinema in the first and second weeks, so the scale of screenings in the first two weeks It’s not appropriate. Either it’s bigger to attract more audiences; or it’s smaller, so that word-of-mouth spreads for a longer time. Two hundred theaters... This is too vague to be familiar."

Hugo does not know much about the release of these matters, but he himself has experienced the process of several films from opening to expansion, so he also knows some things in general.

Rick was quite surprised by Hugo’s seriousness, and he couldn’t help but smile a little more. In October last year, Hugo recommended a writer to him. Although there is no news about that writer so far, it is Hugo’s first. Once joined the company’s business operations; now Hugo is more attentive to the "before sunrise" release, which is a good thing for Endeavour's elite brokerage company: the more successful Hugo’s works, the more beneficial the company’s development. .

"Yes, they have also considered these situations, so they have listed a few alternatives, but they have to formulate different propaganda strategies, so it will take some time." Rick said simply, with a shallow face. The smile made his words relatively lighter, "Columbia Pictures is really careful this time."

Hugo nodded slightly, "If everything is right, then Columbia Pictures." Rick is a professional, Hugo believes that he must be more knowledgeable than himself, not to mention David's check afterwards.

Rick didn’t expect Hugo to nod his head so quickly. It only took a few minutes before and after. “So, it’s so decided?” Rick asked suspiciously. Hugo nodded naturally, “You don’t mind. ?" Rick asked subconsciously.

"Why should I mind?" On the contrary, Hugo was puzzled. Then he saw Rick's expression and smiled in relief, but when he was about to speak, he swallowed the words and said with a slight frown. Then, "Yes, why should I mind?" Then Hugo raised his head and looked at the other people in the room, "Do you all think I would mind?"

As a result, Joseph and Samura looked at each other. Both raised their hands to express their innocence, while Charlize curled his lips, "None of us are you, don't let us guess your thoughts." One sentence made Hugo. Very helpless.

Even friends around Hugo think so. They think there is a gap between Hugo and Columbia Pictures. No wonder the media is going up and down, and it's no wonder that Columbia Pictures will be so urgent.

Actually, Hugo had forgotten. In the second half of last year, Columbia Pictures repeatedly showed good wishes to Hugo and submitted a lot of good scripts. Some of them, Rick and Joseph, really thought it was good, but Hugo rejected all of them. . Therefore, it is not surprising that they have such thoughts.

Hugo smiled helplessly. "Guys,'Before Sunrise' is a work produced by our entire crew so hard. I don't mind which company releases it. What I care about is whether they use their heart or not. The hard work is going to be spent. Since Columbia Pictures is so sincere, isn't it natural to hand it over to them?"

But looking at everyone with a wandering look, Hugo really felt dumbfounded, "This is business, this is a deal, I know, interests come first. I won't forget Columbia Pictures' payment of my check."

Hugo’s last self-deprecating remark made everyone burst into laughter~www.readwn.com~ Although I don’t know the negotiation process, it can make Rick say "sincere", which shows that Columbia Pictures has this time. How hard it was, so it's not surprising to get this result now. What's more, there is no hatred between Hugo and Columbia Pictures. If Columbia Pictures has excellent scripts in the future, Hugo will naturally not resist cooperating with them again.

No matter what Hugo thinks, but at least in Mark Canton's view, this time Columbia Pictures' efforts have finally paid off. Who knows if "Before Sunrise" will become the next "Pulp Fiction"? Even if it is not, who knows if Hugo's next work will create the miracle of "Pulp Fiction" again?

"By the way, didn't you say that there are four companies? In addition to Columbia Pictures, who else?" Hugo asked curiously.

"I thought you weren't curious." The matter was settled, and Hugo also showed positive attitude towards company affairs. Rick is obviously in a very good mood now, and said with a chuckle, "The other three companies are from the 20th century. Fox, Nielsen Entertainment (.) and a newly established independent film company called..." Rick paused for a moment and thought, "Top Entertainment (.), yes, that's the name."

Pinnacle Entertainment? .