0321 【Champion】
"If the first weekend of Kung Fu Panda can achieve a box office of $30 million, I think it will be a successful work."
In an entertainment industry like the United States, especially in a country with super-developed film industry, there are quite a few TV shows about movies. "Movie News Preview" by TNT's sub-TV station is such a niche program that reports on the release of new movies.
The host is a big girl and is asking the owner of a cinema.
The boss is a little bald, with a big belly, and his eyes look like a pair of big waves of Dabomei from time to time. He still said seriously: "The reputation since the premiere of "Kung Fu Panda". He is an animation directed by Wan Xiaohu, and we are full of confidence in it. Given that it is the first animation of Abao Animation, a brand new one about Chinese animal-type cartoons, we don't know if the combination of Kung Fu and Giant Panda can impress the children. I think 30 million US dollars is a result that can be expected."
“Is your cinema pre-sale ticket good?”
"It's not bad. There have been many sales tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it. I think the results of this ticket sales are not much worse than "Monster Shrek 3". It's great that a non-sequel cartoon or a movie developed by a new company can do this."
"Well, thank you very much for your cooperation and wish your cinema business a prosperous future."
Dabomei said goodbye to the owner of the cinema and interviewed another audience member who had just walked out of the cinema.
"Hi, hello, have you just finished watching the movie?"
The audience, with red hair dyed, had several earrings nailed to their ears, looked at the big girl's ** in a daze: "Of course."
"What are you looking at?"
"Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World, you know Captain Jack Sparrow, is very cool."
"Well, it's true. Tomorrow, four new movies will be released, "A Night's Belly", "Mr. Brooks", "Football Women" and "Kung Fu Panda". If you want to choose, which one would you choose to watch?"
The red-headed hairy smiled with a naughty smile: "Oh, too. "One Night's Big Belly"? I like this name. However, I will still choose "Kung Fu Panda".
"Why? Tell me."
"You know, I'm not like a superficial American. I have a lot of depth. What I pursue is a higher taste. Don't you think, giant pandas, kung fu, and China, these combinations look mysterious. I've seen giant pandas in the zoo, black and white. The limbs are very short. You know, it's kung fu and it's hard to understand. I like this feeling of being unreasonable."
"But, it's just an animation."
"So, I am not an ordinary American, why can't we go to the cinema with a normal heart and watch a children's movie? Why can't animators in their fifties and sixties make an animation? We can't watch it. Putting aside these worldly eyes, you can discover more beauty. I think if we go to have a drink, you will understand my ideas better. I am different from ordinary people. Obsessive ideas..."
The red-headed hair talked endlessly, and finally took a seductive attitude.
Dabo Mei opened her mouth and interrupted for a while: "Ok, OK, thank you very much for sharing his thoughts with us."
Then, the camera changed to the next location and started another interview.
A middle-aged couple, with their six-year-old children, clearly told Dabomei that they would take their children to watch "Kung Fu Panda" this weekend.
"Since I saw the trailer on TV, Lucy and Lily couldn't wait, and they would chant in our ears every day, Mom, Dad, we're going to watch giant pandas, giant pandas are very cute, and tigers and raccoons."
Finally, we interviewed experts who study the film release data.
The expert's authoritative expression on his face is probably the effect of lengthening his face: "This weekend, the champion should be "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World". According to its box office data for the previous week, compared with the previous two movies, it should be able to win a row of $45 million this week."
"The second place is possible, "Shrek 3" that was released in the third week and the latest "Kung Fu Panda" released. I personally prefer "Shrek 3" because its box office rebounds, and DreamWorks cartoons have always been very strong."
"The remaining movies, whether they are new or old movies, cannot shake the top three."
Finally, the experts also emphasized their tone, showing their own data estimation and strong self-confidence.
Whether you really have confidence doesn’t need to wait long to tell.
From June 1 to 3, 2007, the North American weekend box office war was released as scheduled.
The second week of release, "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World", continued to appear in 4,362 theaters. The second film is "Kung Fu Panda" directed by Wan Xiaohu. With its outstanding premiere reputation and Wan Xiaohu's fame, it won 4,114 theaters. This is the most painting theaters that Wan Xiaohu has opened in North America.
Following closely behind are "Shrek 3" in 4,109 theaters, "Shrek 3" in the fifth week, "Spider-Man 3" in 3,402 theaters, and two new movies released this week, "One Night Belly" in 2,871 theaters, and "Mr. Brooks" in 2,453 theaters.
Another newly released movie "Football Women" was not very popular. Even after the director was a famous family, he won the Oscar for Best Documentary this year. Because football cannot even rank among the top five popular sports in the United States, let alone the women's football team.
Who will win if you die? It’s only in the evening!
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In a villa in Los Angeles, Jun Ji-hyun leaned against the sofa, the smile on the corner of her mouth was sweet and the motherly luster flashed on her face. On the belly where she lifted her clothes, Wan Xiaohu was seriously pressing her ears on it to find out what was going on in her belly.
Suddenly, Wan Xiaohu raised his head and laughed ecstatically: "I feel that the baby is kicking me!"
The fetus that are more than four months old will have fetal movements. Jun Ji-hyun can feel it clearly for a while, which makes Wan Xiaohu very jealous and often lie on Jun Ji-hyun's belly to interact with his future son or daughter. He looks forward to feeling a little response.
Today, I finally received a response.
"The baby is so dishonest, he kicks me every day." Jun Ji-hyun acted coquettishly.
Wan Xiaohu hugged her and kissed her several times on her face: "My good wife, I'm lucky to have suffered you. I can't share the pain of pregnancy for you, but my spirit is with you."
"Smooth mouth and no action." Jun Ji-hyun pouted and smiled.
"Hehe, hehe." Wan Xiaohu scratched his head. The pregnant woman is the biggest and she must have the awareness of sacrifice. "Or what if it starts today, there is a bouquet of roses every day?"
Jun Ji-hyun shook his head: "It's only a bunch."
"So, 999 roses a day?"
"I can't let go of my home." Jun Ji-hyun shook his head.
"So, as long as I have time to be at home, I will kiss three times a day, and complete it on time in the morning, noon and evening, how about it?"
"You have so little time to go," Jun Ji-hyun said, a little aggrieved.
Wan Xiaohu hurriedly hugged her nervously and comforted her. It was absolutely fake to say that there was no guilt in his heart. Among the three women, Jun Ji-hyun was his own woman at first, and now he is pregnant with his own child. What he can give is nothing but a small entertainment company in South Korea.
I can't even give too much time.
"I'm sorry, my wife..."
Before he could say anything, Jeon Ji-hyun pressed it down with his hands: "As long as you think about me and the children in my belly, I will be very satisfied."
If a wife is like this, what else can the husband ask for?
Wan Xiaohu's sweet words blurted out: "Well. I think, I think about it every day, and I will always think about it! You are my greatest wealth. I can't let anything go, but I can't do without you and children!"
Jun Ji-hyun rested his head on Wan Xiaohu's shoulders and stroked his hand on his stomach, not thinking about what was there or not, just feeling the feeling of happiness at this moment. With a child, it is like there is a rope tied between her and Wan Xiaohu, which no one can break and tied together for the rest of his life.
Warmth permeates the room.
The good times didn't last long, and the phone rang on the table.
Wan Xiaohu didn't want Jun Ji-hyun on his shoulder to feel his impatient and let the phone ring.
It was not until Jun Ji-hyun raised his head and said, "Go and answer the phone." He grabbed the phone and answered it.
"Hey, tiger, why did you turn off your phone? I made several calls." Adam Ferguson's excited voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Maybe it said that the phone was out of power and forgot to rush, what's the matter?"
"Haha, what's the matter? Of course it's a good thing. Haha, you've been hiding at home and quiet these two days. I'm afraid you don't know yet. We'll win, look at the news, "Kung Fu Panda" is a big hit! I won't say much, just tell you this good news. I sent this week's box office to your email. Bye, I'm going to arrange a new round of publicity, haha!"
Adam Ferguson finished speaking quickly, and without waiting for Wan Xiaohu to respond, he hung up the phone.
"This guy, hang up my phone!" Wan Xiaohu shook his head in a funny way.
"Who?" Jeon Ji-hyun asked.
"Adam Ferguson, the president of Abao Animation, made a special trip to tell me that "Kung Fu Panda" is selling well. I'll see how much it sold."
Fearing that the computer's radiation would have an impact, Wan Xiaohu ran into the study, turned on the computer, and accepted the email. Then he connected to the printer directly, printed out the box office summary, took the fresh ink-scented file paper, returned to the living room, and shared the joy with Jun Ji-hyun.
"Tell me quickly, how is "Kung Fu Panda" sold?" Jun Ji-hyun asked expectantly.
Wan Xiaohu quickly browsed it and pretended to behave after the case: "According to the latest data released by Box-office-Toujo, the North American market this week fell slightly compared with the previous week, with ten movies over one million dollars and four movies over ten million dollars."
"Of the four new movies released, "Football Women" ranked seventh with $1.2 million, Mr. Brooks ranked fifth with $9.05 million, and wow, "One Night Belly" ranked third with $28.75 million."
"The fourth place is "Shrek Monster 3", with a total box office of $26.4 million in North America, with a total box office of $250 million in the world, and a global box office of $600 million. It's really a big hit! The second place is "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: The End of the World", with a decrease of $42 million, which is a bit big compared to last week, but it's almost a billion in global box office, and Disney has made a lot of money again!"
"Where is "Kung Fu Panda"?" Jun Ji-hyun has nothing to do with anything else, he only cares about Wan Xiaohu's movies.
Wan Xiaohu laughed: "Of course we are the champions! Dangdang Dangdang! Wan Xiaohu, the youngest, most outstanding and greatest Chinese international director in history, has the first cartoon "Kung Fu Panda" directed by him, dominating North America with US$60.3 million! The Pirates of the Caribbean, the monster Shrek of the God Horse, all stood aside! Haha!"
"Ah, haha, husband, you are the best, I love you!"
"Required!" (To be continued...)
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Chapter completed!