America’s Road To Wealth

  The executives of Smith Media met to discuss the box office of "Spider-Man".

   "Spider-Man" was released on January 1, 2002, and today, January 14, 2002, is only 12 hours away from the full two weeks.

  The 13-day and 12-hour box office has already come out.

  This movie, which Smith Media has placed high hopes on, has lived up to what Smith Media has paid for it.

  Abel's version of "Spider-Man" had a North American box office of about 53 million U.S. dollars on its first day of release.

  This data is more than 2.5 million U.S. dollars more than the 50.5 million U.S. dollars of the North American box office champion "Harry Potter (Episode 1: With the Philosopher's Stone last year.

  Since the film was released, the North American box office has exceeded 456 million US dollars, and the global box office has reached 790 million US dollars.

   There is no doubt that this is a very good result.

  It has far surpassed the performance of this movie at the same time.

   There are two reasons, one is that it was released earlier.

  It was released on January 1, less than three months after September 11 last year.

  Americans’ fear in this regard has not been fully released, and many people long for superheroes to save themselves.

  Spider-Man came at this time.

   Another reason is that the MGM version of "Spider-Man" is more valued, and the shooting cost is close to 200 million US dollars.

  The conditions in all aspects, especially the computer special effects, are better than the original version.

  Its box office can sell better than the original version, which is normal.

  Like Harry Potter, last year's box office champion, it was released for two weeks, and the box office just broke 600 million US dollars.

  According to the current trend of "Spider-Man", most of the entertainment media believe that its global box office will definitely exceed 1 billion US dollars.

  Because of its release cycle, it has only gone through 1/4 of it until now.

  Hollywood's big-budget movies are released in a first-class cinema for about a month.

   It will not disappear immediately after one month, but will be transferred to the second-class theaters to continue screening.

  Of course, even if it is a big production, if it is too bad and the box office is too bad, it can only end in two or three weeks.

   Blockbusters like last year's "Harry Potter I" were shown in first-class theaters for almost 4 months.

   It’s just that later, the film schedule and attendance rate are getting lower and lower, and the proportion of the producer’s income is getting lower and lower.

  The most powerful is Titanic, which was released in North American cinemas for more than a year in the year it was released.

  These are the treatments that can only be given to blockbuster movies.

  If it is a low-cost film, such as an independent film, it is often difficult to even enter the mainstream theaters.

   If you enter, the general cycle is also very short.

  This also leads to independent films that can be produced, generally of very good quality.

   “…Spider-Man is clearly not over yet.”

  MGM Tower, in the conference room.

  Abel spoke eloquently to the crowd:

"Publicity can't stop. Ads in newspapers and subways, contracts go on. Guys, both MGM and Smith Media need a big start right now. We'll even make a little less money for it, you know me mean?"

  The high-level executives of MGM Films, headed by Robert Iger, nodded.

   It has been more than a year since Abel acquired MGM Film Group.

  In September 2000, he successfully started the MGM movie.

   For such a long time, MGM has released many movies.

   But those are all MGM Film Group, and the previous accumulations are mainly small and medium-sized investment films.

   "Spider-Man" is since Abel accepted MGM.

  MGM Films independently produced and released the first complete, large-scale film.

   What's more, the IP and copyright of this movie was snatched from Sony by Abel.

  If this fails, it will probably become a joke among the upper class in Hollywood...

   Fortunately, it seems that Abel's robbery this time was very successful.

   It's just the current results, "Spider-Man" has allowed Abel to recover all the costs.

  Then it’s all about profit.

   Not to mention that Spider-Man did a fantastic job.

  Just for the reason above, "Spider-Man" will definitely be taken seriously.

  Now with its excellent box office performance, it made the MGM movie a big money for the first time after Abel got it.

  Robert Iger, of course they will pay attention.

  As for the publicity and marketing practice system of movies, there is already a set of standards in the industry.

  In North America, regardless of the past or the future, the main emphasis is on TV advertising and traditional print media.

   This is the main propaganda position on the US side.

  In these two places, generally how much money is invested and how much effect is produced.

  The boss now says that he can make a little less money, so he has to make a better start.

  The method of MGM movies is also very simple.

   It is nothing more than increasing publicity funds, and at the same time, giving a little profit to the theaters, allowing them to increase the proportion of "Spider-Man" in the film schedule and obtain higher exposure opportunities.

   "Spider-Man" is the main content of this short meeting.

  The meeting lasted only 20 minutes in total, and soon most of the executives of the film group dispersed.

   Only Robert Iger, the rotating CEO of Smith Media, and the CEO of MGM Film Group are left.

   "Spider-Man Part 2 Part 3, work already started?"

   "It's ready. It's expected to start shooting on February 1." Robert Iger replied:

   "Because it is two continuous shootings, the cycle this time will be longer. The shooting cycle is more than 6 months, and the post-production of the second part will be completed in half a year, and it will be released early next year."

  Abel nodded, and asked again: "In addition to the second and third parts of "Spider-Man", other movies in the superhero universe series should also start preparations. Dark Horse Comics has many good IPs."

Robert Iger nodded respectfully, "It has already started. The company will shoot 4 films with an investment of more than 100 million US dollars this year. Dark Horse Comics' "SWAT 2", "Alien vs. Predator", and "Hellboy" have already started projects. "

"correct."

  Abel suddenly remembered something, "I remember the comic copyright of "Ghost in Mask", which is also owned by Dark Horse Comics?"

"yes."

   "Is there a possibility to call Jim Carrey back and shoot a new version of "Ghost in Mask"?"

  Robert Iger frowned and thought for a moment, "It's difficult. But if you want, I will try."

  In 1994, "Grandmaid in Masquerade" turned the unknown fourth- and fifth-tier starlet Jim Carrey into one of the comedy kings in the United States.

   But then "Transformers 2" did not appear, only a poor imitation "Modern Devils" appeared.

  The reason is that Jim Carrey's film schedule is very full after "Transformers".

  At the same time, because of the sequel of "Aircraft Detective II", Jim Carrey also began to get tired of filming the sequel.

  Filming the new line movie of "Grandmaid in disguise", and unable to deal with Jim Carrey, in the end it can only be done.

   In front of Robert Iger, if MGM Film Group wants to shoot "Ghost in Disguise 2".

  First of all, there is the copyright issue—this is the best solution, because even if it is adapted beyond recognition, the comic copyright of "Ghost in Mask" is still in the hands of Dark Horse Comics.

   Just make some compromises and fight a lawsuit.

   It is not difficult to get the copyright back.

  The real difficulty is getting Jim Carrey back. Most people know that the success of this movie is only because of two people—the director and the actor.

  It is the director who adapted the original work full of ketchup into this absurd comedy.

   It is Jim Carrey's special acting ability that completes this movie so well.

  The director's words are very easy to solve, and the style is determined, so it is easy to find a director.

   If it doesn’t work, just bring back the original director Russell.

  Even Jim Carrey himself said that if he were to remake "The Mask", he would only work with the original star Russell.

  The key is still the guy starring Jim Carrey.

   Fortunately, MGM Film Group is not a little guy like New Line.

  Jim Carrey’s box office has not been very good for several consecutive years, and it is not as brilliant as it was in the mid-90s.

  Robert Iger felt that he was at least 60 to 70% sure that he would find Jim Carrey.

  Around 10 am, Abe left the MGM Tower.

  At the entrance of the MGM Tower, a large number of screened reporters gathered.

  As soon as Abel came out, he was arranged by the rock security staff.

  The reporters flocked.

   "...Mr. Smith, what do you think about Mr. Hupps' press conference not long ago?"

   "Shopes said that you disregarded the interests of California Pacific Electric. Until now, you have not stood up and said a word for the company. Is he questioning you?"

   "Mr. Smith. What do you think of what happened to Cal Pacific Electric?"

   "Mr. Smith, there are media reports..."

   "..."

   Facing many reporters, they kept asking questions one after another.

  Abel remained indifferent until he reached the door of the Cadillac monster before stopping.

   His handsome face was expressionless, and he said to the nearest microphone: "My response is, wait and see."

   After speaking, he didn't wait for the reporters to ask questions, and got into the car directly.

  The Cadillac monster, escorted by the convoy, also slowly started to leave the MGM Tower.

  In the compartment.

  Enter the co-pilot.

  David said softly: "Everything is going on, sir."

   Abel nodded with a smile, and was about to speak.

  David's cell phone rang on his body.

   "It's David Stern, sir." David Jones said.

  The phone that rang was Abel's number 2.

   That is, a business phone.

   It's generally either on David or Edward.

  Abel has always carried only his personal mobile phone.

   Apart from his wife and family members, the only ones who can get through to his private cell phone are his close friends.

  Such as Buffett, Bloomberg and others.

  David Stern, the president of the NBA, is obviously not at this level.

   "Answer it." Abel said directly.

  He remembered that at the end of last year, he called a vote of stars.

   Originally planned to go to Madison Square Garden to watch NBA games.

   Supporting his own Rockets can also be regarded as giving David Stern a face.

   If you want to blame it, you can blame those idiots on Han Guo for making such a thing happen.

   He had to express his presence in the past and give Li Fuzhen a strong boost.

   So much so that he didn't see the Rockets game against the Knicks at that time.

   Also let a crowd rush to the stadium, only to find that the superstars in the American entertainment circle who didn't show up at all were very disappointed.

   Even more disappointed, it is estimated that there are also the top executives of the NBA league.

   "Hello, Mr. Stern."

  Abel heard David answer the phone.

   "Oh, I see what you mean. I'll tell Mr. Smith. But it's up to him whether he can go or not."

   "You're welcome. Goodbye, then, Mr. Stern."

  David quickly hung up the phone, turned to look at Abel and said, "Boss, David Stern hopes that you can attend this year's NBA All-Star Game."

  Abel raised his eyebrows, but he was not angry at David Stern's request.

  Mainly, it was Abel who released the pigeons on his own initiative in New York last time.

   That game, because I heard that Abel was going.

   It is said that David Stern, that is, the NBA side, even spent more than 2 million US dollars in advertising expenses that day.

   Publicized the fact that Abel was going to watch the game, which expanded his popularity.

  At the same time, in terms of the security work of the stadium, it is also very cooperative with the rock security.

   It also cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

   It can be said that he gave Abel a lot of face.

   But in the end...Abel didn't go, he let David Stern and the NBA dove.

  David Stern certainly didn't dare to say anything, but it was Abel himself who made the mistake.

   And David Jones said that Dayao and the Rockets, who are not very famous now, enjoy star whistle treatment in the current NBA...

   After thinking about it, Abel said, "Forget about the All-Star Game. What games does the Rockets have recently? Are there any games in Los Angeles?"

  David is worthy of being the master steward of panacea, and he knows such "little things".

   "Currently there is none."

  Abel then said: "Then you can ask David Stern, can the Rockets come to Los Angeles for a game recently. Then I will go and see."

  David Jones thought to himself, isn't this difficult?

  In the NBA and other commercial sports leagues, the game schedule has always been listed in advance.

  Temporary revisions are very, very rare.

   It is too obvious to modify now.

   I don’t know the NBA league, so I am reluctant to modify it.

   But David doesn't care if David Stern's job is hard or not.

  He is only responsible for everything about the boss.

   A few hours later, around 4pm.

   "Are you okay? Let's go, let's go swimming—"

  Manhattan Beach, in a villa.

Abel heard Anne's voice behind him, turned his head to look, and saw Anne bathed in the sun, wearing a black lace-up Abiakiani, showing off her long tui, showing off her proud figure. With one hand, he built a pergola over his slightly squinted beautiful eyes to cover the sun, and walked over quickly with a DV in the other.

   "Okay, it's all done."

  Abel closed the phone and handed the business phone to Donnie next to him

  He smiled and stretched out his arms to wrap around her white slender waist, caressing her up and down, and exchanged some saliva with Annie, who was presenting the red chun.

  After the warmth and intimacy, the two walked down the boardwalk hand in hand and walked to the private beach.