Chapter 259: First consecutive championship
As time goes by, more and more people have watched "Wanted", making it more difficult to criticize, and the film's reputation will inevitably decline.
IMDB's rating fell below 8 points.
Many negative reviews and offensive soft articles also began to appear.
After all, new films are being released one after another, and competitors also need market space to profit.
ˆVarious hype marketing strategies, including those of Martin and Jolie, are intended to attract audiences into theaters as much as possible during the opening weekend, and there will inevitably be some weakness in the follow-up.
In the second weekend of November, the box office of Wanted dropped by nearly 60%, but the box office of 27.2 million US dollars was enough to ensure that it would achieve consecutive top spot in the North American box office list!
"Pursuit", which premiered on a large scale this weekend, only took in 12.21 million U.S. dollars in its opening weekend, ranking second on the box office list.
Hollywood producers have also seen the reality clearly. Clive Owen's commercial appeal is mediocre, and Jennifer Aniston cannot carry the movie box office alone.
It seems that the audience's understanding of Aniston is still based on Rachel, and they have not yet gotten rid of the completed Friends.
Martin won the fourth North American box office title in his life, and achieved consecutive box office titles for the first time.
Ten days after "Wanted" was released in North America, the box office exceeded 100 million US dollars as expected, reaching US$116 million!
At the same time, the film was released in overseas markets such as Western Europe, South Korea, Australia, and Mexico. Like most Hollywood movies, once the North American box office is a hit, the overseas box office will also be good.
Overseas revenue reached US$48.6 million in the first week.
Two consecutive starring films have grossed over 100 million in North American box office, and Martin's momentum immediately increased.
WMA internal customer rating, Martin easily crossed the level 4 customer threshold and was internally defined as a famous movie star.
“Congratulations, Martin, another box office winner.”
In the reception room of CocCola's Los Angeles branch, Justin shook hands with Martin very enthusiastically: "You are at the forefront of actors born in the 1980s in Hollywood."
Martin said modestly: "Compared to people like Natalie Portman, Keira Knightley, Hayden Christensen, and Elijah Wood, I'm still far behind."
Justin said with a smile: "In CocCola's evaluation, you are the most valuable among the younger generation."
“For me, CocCola is irreplaceable,” said Martin.
The two exchanged business compliments and visited CocCola's Los Angeles branch together.
The photographer was naturally followed to take pictures throughout the whole process, which was also part of the publicity activity.
Martin's words are not modest. Regardless of his acting skills, if we simply look at the box office, those people will indeed be ranked ahead of him.
Even one movie is enough to kill them all in one instant.
Justin asked: "I heard that your next work will still have a modern background?"
Martin said simply: "A story that takes place in modern New York."
The copyright of the novel has been purchased. He asked for a copy of "Dark Realm" from Bruce and gave it to Justin. He tentatively asked: "Are you interested in continuing the advertising sponsorship?"
The outstanding box office results of "Wanted" gave CocCola more confidence in Martin. Justin said directly: "I have communicated with the above. As long as the background theme is suitable, CocCola will continue to provide advertising sponsorship."
Martin also laughed: "With you guys standing behind me, I feel confident in discussing projects with any company in Hollywood."
These are not polite words, but part of his strength.
Justin said with a smile: "In Hollywood, you can tell everyone that CocCola fully supports Martin Davis!"
Subsequently, someone took Martin up to the top floor to taste CocCola's new drink, a bottled cocktail developed in Atlanta.
Thomas, who rushed over from behind, chatted with Justin alone. He said directly: "According to our endorsement agreement, if a movie starring Martin has a single North American box office of over 100 million, he will automatically receive a US$1 million incentive."
Justin said: "Of course, the bonus will arrive no later than this month at the earliest."
His voice suddenly changed and he tested: "At the Atlanta headquarters, they want to renew the endorsement contract with Martin for another two years."
"Martin's meaning is very clear. We are strategic partners and this will never change." Thomas said firmly: "But our contract has only been signed for half a year, so don't be so anxious. Let's talk next year."
Justin thought for a moment and said, "Let's talk about it next year."
Success makes cooperation more pleasant and firm.
In the afternoon, after coming out of the CocCola branch, Thomas and Martin got into the same car and briefly talked about the relevant situation.
Martin agrees with his strategy: "There is no rush to extend the contract. We will wait until next year."
Thomas added: "There are also several brands such as BOSS that are in contact with the company, hoping to accept endorsement ads."
Martin considers long-term development: “You can choose one or two high-end brands and forget about the ordinary ones.”
Thomas agreed: "You are not a comedian who takes the piss-and-poop route. The brand you endorse must be consistent with your own positioning, and at least it cannot lower your own style."
He opened his briefcase and took out a receipt: "The serialization of News of the World manuscripts has ended."
This was an agreement reached when Martin was awarded the Medal of Honor in Washington. The News of the World invited Martin to write 10 articles, each with a remuneration of US$120,000.
Let Martin say that it is not a problem, he can be said to be alive.
But writing was not within his capabilities, and it ultimately fell to Thomas.
"The manuscript is well written, I have read some." Martin gave encouragement at the right time: "I will personally give you a remuneration." Thomas has worked hard and deserves to be paid, and he is not polite: "You have my account. ”
Midway, Bruce parked his car in Century City, dropped Thomas off, and then returned to the Coty community.
As soon as the door on Martin's side opened, a neighbor immediately came to visit.
The Joneses are here.
Martin invited the two of them to the living room and asked, "Why do you have time today?"
Jones put down the gift, a strange-looking metal sculpture: "We are neighbors, so of course we should move around more."
Martin smiled: "I recently released a movie, and I'm too busy right now. I'll wait for some time to invite everyone to go out for a drink together."
Jenna Jones put down a wrapped gift box and said: "You are too kind, Martin. Wanted was the first Hollywood premiere I attended. I was so excited that I didn't know what to do..."
Jones stopped talking and instead asked his daughter to communicate with Martin.
Jenna added: “That movie was so cool, everyone around me was talking about arc bullets and adrenaline bursts.”
Her eyes fell on Martin's waist: "Especially the concept of adrenaline burst, people speed up, the impact is stronger, and the feeling is more sensitive..."
Martin: Why doesn't this sound right? It must be that what Jenna said was ambiguous, not that he thought wrongly.
As expected, Jenna continued: "Martin, I think this film is very suitable for the adaptation of Sacred Valley, with adrenaline bursting and the male and female protagonists fighting in a mess."
Martin gets it: “Are you going to do the Sacred Valley version of Wanted ?”
Jenna came here today for this purpose. She smiled and nodded: "Yes, I plan to be the director and the heroine."
Martin does not reject these. It is too common for popular Hollywood movies to adapt the Sacred Valley version.
Jenna didn't finish her words: “I plan to use the same movie title and similar posters and plot designs, not the specious ones.”
Many of the Hollywood films modified by Sacred Valley Magic do not purchase the copyright, and the effects produced are not even considered COSPLAY.
Jenna has ambitions and ideas: "So, I want to ask you if you can authorize me?"
"Licensing is no problem." Martin is not a philanthropist: "Jenna, the copyright income of Wanted involves many companies. You go to Pacific Pictures of Warner Studio and talk to the person in charge, Louise Meyer, about licensing. ”
Bruce cooperated tacitly and took the business card of Louise's assistant.
Jenna took it and said quickly: "Thank you."
Mr. Jones then said: "Martin, you are a good neighbor who is good at communicating."
Martin was not polite to him: "I heard that you know many important people at CalArts?"
Jones understood what was going on as soon as he heard it: "If it's a letter of recommendation, just come to me, it's very simple."
Martin said with a smile: "I will definitely pay you a visit then."
Lily definitely wants to go to college in California. The California Institute of the Arts has a major suitable for her.
The Joneses and their daughter did not stay long and quickly left.
On the coffee table in the living room, there is still an unopened gift box.
Martin returned from the gift box and removed the ribbons tied into bows, revealing the beautifully packaged discs inside. The most eye-catching one was undoubtedly the heroine Jenna.
The titles of the films are all very artistic at first sight, such as "The Battle of the Beasts" and "The Best Couple".
Bruce came over, picked up one, and said, "This is the first time I've seen someone come to the door to give such a gift."
Martin pushed them all to Bruce: "Old Bu, this is for you, please enjoy it slowly."
Bruce put it away unceremoniously: "Give it back to Mene." But after thinking about it, it was inappropriate: "The heroine is too young for Mene."
Meine used her words to win over Scorsese's female casting director and has already secured new roles.
Bruce's phone rang, he answered the call and said a few words, then looked at Martin: "The Australian goods have arrived."
Martin was the first to leave the villa: "It's finally here."
A truck stopped at the door, and two staff members successively moved down several wooden boxes. After Bruce paid for the goods, they moved them to the grocery room next to the garage.
Martin pried open the cargo boxes and examined them side by side. Boxes were full of crocodile fang pendants.
Bruce unpacked the largest container and said, "The crocodiles in Australia won't become extinct because of us, right?"
Martin said casually: "The place is vast and sparsely populated, and there are no large carnivores, so it shouldn't happen."
In the box that Bruce opened, in addition to the feet of the Australian bison, there were also the bones of the crocodile.
Martin only glanced at it and said, "Send all two boxes to Atlanta and give them to Lily Carter. Remember to leave a note to remind her that I want a similar number of finished carvings."
Bruce is sure that this guy is really not a human being.
(End of this chapter)
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