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Regarding the "before sunrise" box office discussion. Although only eight media participated in it, there were divergent opinions. It was impossible to find a clear context. . The fastest update visit: щщщ.shuhāhА.

Among the eight media outlets, the “Salt Lake City Weekly” has the highest single-library box office prediction. They believe that “before sunrise” is absolutely capable of obtaining a single-library box office of US$25,000; while the single-library box office has the lowest prediction. The New York Post". They believe that this work should be targeted at a single-library box office of 1,500 U.S. dollars.

The "Chicago Tribune" has the highest forecast of the total box office. Although they have been ridiculing, in the end they still believe that the total box office "before sunrise" is likely to achieve a good result of more than seven million US dollars. In other words. It is to break the score of "crazy shop assistant". Become the new box office champion of Sundance movies; and the lowest total box office prediction is still the "New York Post". They proposed. The goal of this work is not the movie theater box office. It is still with video tape. Market-oriented and more practical. Movie box office can get half a million should be celebrated. Then hope to rely on the successful recovery of the cost of the video tape. "If you are lucky, maybe, maybe, maybe you can still achieve profit-if it is publicity. Strategy can work".

It can be seen that due to the special nature of "before sunrise", the major media are a little confused.

In fact, we can also know from another aspect. After experiencing the mode of the previous works-the media sings badly, and the result is self-slapped-the media has now realized that Hugo has grown into a veritable name in three years The top star. His box office appeal has been verified many times. So they will no longer blindly think that Hugo’s selection of works will fail. Even with the tricky label of "independent film". This is the Matthew effect. At the same time, it is also the subtly changing media cognition.

The "Chicago Tribune" forecasted 7 million US dollars in the box office. For a special work such as "Before Sunrise", it is already a very bold and courageous data. It can even be called a big win. achievement.

Half of the media believe that "before sunrise" can still achieve good results. Maybe not as brilliant as Hugo's previous works. But there is no problem in recovering costs and achieving profitability; half of the media believe that "before sunrise" is controlled Because of the independent nature, it is still difficult to do anything. The whole Hollywood environment and the entire North American film market environment have not yet formed an atmosphere suitable for art films and independent films in mainstream theaters like the European market.

Amidst this chaos, the ridicule and determination of the "New York Post" has become unique. It has become a beautiful landscape.

Objectively speaking, it is difficult to completely fall out between the news media and artists. This is the same as the relationship between artists and film companies. Because Hollywood is still a business in the end. There is only absolute interest. There are no absolute enemies. This is especially true between the media and the artists. Even if the artists hate the media for getting into the bones. Even if they fight hard, the media will not give up any opportunity for news breaking.

But the relationship between the "New York Post" and Hugo is very special. There is no hatred or connection between the two. To be honest, the "New York Post" has not even really interviewed Hugo. But things are so subtle.

In the Michael Jackson incident, the "New York Post" accidentally stood in the wrong line-or not an accident. It just happened to be the typical perpetrator in the whirlpool of witch trials created by Hugo. And several times before and after. Among Hugo-related news events, the "New York Post" has not been able to choose the right position-or it is more accurate to say that it has not been able to gain the upper hand. As a result, this led to the "box office gambling" that began to boil over, went through a boom, and ended but no one cared about it. It is really a great shame.

After the "New York Post" suffered several blows up and down. Now sales have fallen a little bit more than before Colin Mailer took office. Among the top ten newspapers in the United States, it once climbed to sixth place. Now Straight down to ninth place. Only temporarily ahead of the "Houston Chronicle."

This is an insult to Colin: the "Houston Chronicle". It is completely a country newspaper and the "New York Post" is a newspaper with a long history based in Greater New York. It is definitely not comparable.

The original "New York Post" head office News Corporation also wanted to promote Colin. But now not only is there no promotion, but the existing position is also not guaranteed. At the wrap-up meeting in the first half of 1994, Rupert Murdoch criticized Colin by name. This was the biggest stain on Colin's career. Rupert also said politely: If Colin does not want to be in charge of the "New York Post", many people are interested in this position.

Of course Colin knew this.

This made Colin and Hugo an irresolvable hatred. This is a conflict of essential interests. It took Colin so much energy to climb to where he is today. Naturally, he wouldn't catch it with his hands, let alone let his hard work be ruined.

But Colin learned a lesson. He knows the fate of Tracy Cobbs. He also understands the dilemma of Anthony Detourt. More importantly, he has personally experienced several tragic losses. Therefore, Colin has a wealth of experience.

Colin knew that their failure was not that Hugo was too strong. It was that they were too eager and too aggressive. For example, "box office gambling". In fact, if Colin didn't directly provoke Hugo directly, he just hinted through the newspaper. The result may be It's different: he can provoke and anger Hugo, but at the same time he won't burn himself. Even if the gambling game fails, he can continue to hype and become a new round of topics-although it will be a bit shameful. But the face of the media is not worth mentioning in the face of real interests.

Because for the media, in fact, the media accuses artists, secretly filming artists, and discrediting artists. This is almost the norm; at the same time, the media deliberately irritate the artists to create news. It is also one of the important methods. As long as the yardstick is well grasped. Thanks to the protection of freedom of the press and freedom of speech by the law, the media can be invincible.

This is not a strategy. It is a circle formed by Hollywood after years of development. This is also the reason why artists are always at a disadvantage in the confrontation with the media. Take Malone Brando and Ron Clara as examples. Malone has beaten Ron to the hospital. But Ron wore a football helmet to follow Malone again. Frozen, the grumpy Malone was helpless.

So. Anthony De Turt has grown up. He is looking for the right way to spy on Hugo. He has gained some news. But unfortunately, his inner shadow is too big. It will still take a while; at the same time, Colin himself is also looking to deal with it. Hugo’s effective method. He will not raise his hand to surrender. On the contrary. He wants to use Hugo to make the "New York Post" to a higher level. This time. He does not want a promotion. "Retribution" earned countless benefits through Hugo. But Hugo has no way to stop it. This is the most gratifying revenge.

Colin has always been lurking, looking for opportunities. After "Life and Death Speed". Actually, there are not many opportunities. "Pulp Fiction" before it is released. It has the momentum of Cannes Palme d'Or. He really doesn't need to blend into it. .So the "New York Post" disappeared for a while while "Pulp Fiction" was released. The results also proved Colin's correct judgment. The box office of "Pulp Fiction" has completed a feat that is against the sky. One carelessness will make the "New York Post" a feat that will further slide into the abyss.

But now "before sunrise" is different. This work is simply a "turning over work" tailored for Colin. From the subject matter to the content, from the cast to the production, it is almost a work full of loopholes.

But this time Colin will not be too radical. He knows clearly. Hugo is already a top superstar. Even if "before sunrise" really fails, he cannot shake his position-not only because of this work. The investment is only 2.5 million yuan. Even if it fails, it is not a problem; it is more than just a work: to destroy a superstar requires a heavy blow.

Therefore, in Colin's view, he should take a long-term view. In this confrontation, he should be more careful and cautious. It is right to seek future development. "'Before sunrise; it is really a wise one. Choose?" The "New York Post" reported with this headline.

In the report, Colin said, "After experiencing the great success of many consecutive works, Hugo seems to be dazzled by the success. He thinks he is omnipotent. The selection of works has become more and more slanting. From ' The speed of life and death; to vulgar fiction;. to the present'before sunrise;. One is more individual than one. One is more weird. One is more dangerous. The success of the previous few bold choices blinded Hugo. His eyes. Let him start to become arrogant. He thinks that his choice can always create miracles. The audience will always support. But he forgot. Audiences desire wonderful movies. Not Hugo movies. Movies. The core itself is not Hugo. Hugo is just a link in the film industry.

When Hugo rejected the cooperation requests of large film companies time and time again. When Hugo ignored the works of 10 million US dollars paid time and time again, this was not only an expression of Hugo's arrogance. At the same time, it was also an act of breaking the rules of the industry. It’s hard to imagine. An actor who holds five consecutive works with a box office of more than 100 million dollars is still holding a salary of more than 100,000 U.S. dollars. How can a film company be willing to pay tens of millions of dollars for other actors to make a movie? "

This is the cunning of Colin. It is also his usual tactics: showing a posture of worrying about Hugo and speaking for the industry. Let yourself stand on the moral high ground, so as to win the trust of readers. On the surface, Colin is actually worried about Hugo's career prospects. Every sentence is for Hugo's consideration. The earnest tone is as if the elders are caring about the younger ones.

But as soon as the conversation changed, the content changed again.

"About'before sunrise; I think this movie is too bold. Not to mention good or bad. But everyone knows. The clothes design at London Fashion Week is genius. But it doesn't apply to everyone. This is the truth. ~www.readwn.com~ As an experimental film. Hugo has made too many attempts. It also seems too radical. Maybe this will become a disaster. I hope this can sound a wake-up call for Hugo.

Due to the personality and niche of the movie, it is difficult for us to hope for the box office of the movie. Single-library box office of 1,500 US dollars and total box office of 500,000 US dollars are the more sensible goals.

I just hope that this disaster will not be too turbulent. "

Colin is indeed wise. This time the provocation is obviously more concealed and more effective than the "box office gambling" period. At the same time, he also clearly expressed the position of the "New York Post": the whole article is being released. A message. "'Before sunrise; go to the street".

"Before Sunrise" hasn't been released yet. The controversy about its movie box office has been very noisy. This is really a weird phenomenon. But. It's the mule or the horse. After all, you still have to take it out for a stroll. Finally, it is left to the audience to make a decision.

Colin vs. Hugo. The second round. What will be the result this time? . ).