American Fame and Fortune Chapter 708

 Chapter 708 A different feeling

 Warner Television, "Helen's Show" studio.

 For the promotion of "The Martian", Martin is preparing to appear on a talk show.

As an old friend who experienced the Burbank Middle School incident together, Helen made a special trip to Martin's dressing room before the show started.

 She discovered that the person accompanying Martin was not his agent Thomas, but Leonardo!

 “This is?” Helen didn't quite understand.

 Martin shrugged: "The content that has been communicated remains unchanged. The content that Jessica came to communicate with you was originally formulated by Leo."

 Leonardo smiled at Helen: "Isn't it very creative."

 Thinking of Martin's resume in Atlanta, Helen nodded: "It's not easy for Martin."

Martin said: "There are too many people like me in America, but no one pays attention."

At this time, the stylist brought a piece of clothing. Leonardo took a look at it and said, "No, this piece is too extravagant and does not match today's theme."

  It is not easy for Helen to invite these two people on a program at the same time.

 Seeing that Martin did not express his opinion, she simply said nothing.

 Leonardo came to the hangers full of clothes, rummaged through them carefully, found the most ordinary outfit, and said to Martin: "I think this outfit is very suitable."

 Martin looked at the normal jacket and said, "Okay."

Helen waved to the two of them: "I won't disturb you anymore. I'll see you on the stage later."

 Leonardo came behind Martin, looked in the mirror, and said to the hairstylist: "Don't let your hair be so neat, make it a little messy, and stay at home."

The hairstylist saw Martin nodding and quickly fixed his hair.

After Leonardo looked at it carefully, he still felt that something was missing. He crossed his arms and thought about it for a while, then thought about it and said: "Dark circles, lack of dark circles! Add two dark circles to Martin..."

 Martin raised his **** directly behind him: "I'm not a poisonous insect like Depp! Leo, can the plan of selling people out that you lead be more reliable?"

 “I'm sorry, I'm too deep into the drama.” Having said that, Leonardo, the bastard, was not embarrassed at all: “I don't want the dark circles under my eyes.”

 Martin got up and changed his clothes.

Leonardo saw that he was a little relaxed and warned him: "Brother, tighten up! We are preparing for the Oscar for Best Actor. We are not going out to mess with people. Obviously or not."

 Martin could only nod his head repeatedly, paving the way for the real plan.

Leonardo was very worried about him: "Look at your current mental state. If you go for the prize with your current attitude, you will have to run with me for ten years!"

 Martin frowned slightly, why do these words sound so familiar?

Leonardo sighed: "Hey, you have to be serious about acting, and you also have to be serious about publicity and public relations. Do you know why you have to suffer miserably? Because most of the old white men like Jack and Warren are from the bottom. Likewise, If you come from a lower class background, you can easily win their sympathy as long as you sell well."

 Martin gave him a thumbs up: "Leo, you are indeed an expert in Oscar competition."

"Of course!" Leonardo said deliberately: "So, I have the Oscar for Best Actor, and you don't."

 Martin covered his face, unable to refute.

What a bastard!

It was almost time, and a director came over to remind Martin that it was time to go on stage.

Ten minutes later, Martin sat on the stage of the studio and talked with Helen about "The Martian" and what happened in Atlanta.

There is no need to falsify these resumes. Helen is very cooperative. Martin only needs to answer the truth.

 When he was young, he was a bastard. Both his parents were addicted to alcohol and drugs. His mother was addicted to drugs and died in a car accident. His father took away all the family property and ran away. As an adult, Martin suddenly woke up and vividly performed the American dream of a prodigal son.

 "The Martian" is currently on the air. After this episode of "The Helen Show" was aired, the response was excellent.

“It's really not easy for Martin to get out of such a quagmire.”

 “This experience is so inspiring!”

 “Heroes can come out of garbage heaps, like Martin!”

  In the office of Davis Studio, Nicholson looked up from behind the computer and smiled with satisfaction.

Although this melon is not as sweet and big as Emma Watson's, it tastes different from my own.

 He glanced at Leonardo: "Well done, it's a bit interesting."

Martin revealed his background: "Leo, this bastard, wants me to dress up as a poisonous insect like Depp. He should be poured into concrete and sunk in the sea."

　　Leonardo chuckled: “It's hard to sell, so you have to get the full set.”

Nicholson said to Martin: "Your start is similar to mine, but your development speed is much faster than mine."

"The main reason is that you serve as a road sign." Martin was not polite at all: "I have avoided all the pits you stepped on."

Leonardo laughed: "What's the biggest hole Jack has ever stepped into?"

 Martin said seriously: "Marlon Brando?"

Nicholson said: "I want to gag you with butter!"

Martin returned to the topic: "You two can take care of the promotion in Los Angeles. If you need anything, go directly to the studio and see Jessica. I will be making announcements all over the world during the next period of time."

 "The Martian" has received explosive reviews and box office in North America, and its overseas distribution is about to begin.

 Most of the creative staff, including Martin and Ridley Scott, have to travel all over the world for premieres.

 Leonardo asked: “Are you going to South Korea too?”

 Martin nodded: "Of course, South Korea has always been the ticket market for Hollywood, and I will definitely go to Seoul for the premiere."

 Compared to South Korea, Japan, which has a larger population, has a low recognition of Hollywood movies. Science fiction and superhero movies have always had a relatively poor response there. "You are so unloyal!" Leonardo said angrily: "I left Jack and I in Los Angeles to win prizes for you, but you went to Seoul to hold a silver party. Do you still think we are brothers?"

Nicholson said: “Remember to call me before the bank party!

 Leonardo was surprised: "You want Martin to give you a live broadcast? Jack, won't you feel inferior after watching it?"

Martin flatly refused: "I won't broadcast it to you live."

Nicholson sneered repeatedly: "Who said I want to watch this **** Martin's live broadcast? I will call the police and report it to the Korean police!"

 Martin scorned: "You are so envious and jealous!"

Leonardo said: "We are waiting for your call. If you show brotherhood..."

 Martin responded: "This matter will be discussed later."

 Leonardo and Nicholson left contentedly.

 The next morning, Martin joined the crew and flew to London on a chartered flight to begin his European tour.

This time, there are a total of five premieres in Europe, namely London, Paris, Madrid, Rome and Berlin.

 Then it's a trip to East Asia.

 The focus is naturally on South Korea. The box office share of Hollywood films in South Korea is not much different from that in North America.

 Thursday, the Thanksgiving holiday came, and the crew did not return to North America.

 On this day, the North American box office surged.

 "The Martian" earned US$26.87 million in a single day, and in the following five, six, seven and three days, it collected another US$46.56 million, bringing the total North American box office to US$197 million.

Even so, the film has yet to achieve consecutive box office wins in North America.

"The Twilight Saga" has received a big trailer for its ending. The fourth installment, "Breaking Dawn," came out before Thanksgiving and opened with $138 million, ending the possibility of "The Martian" winning consecutive titles.

 The influence and appeal of popular sequel movies are not generally strong.

  However, "The Martian", which grossed US$197 million in ten days of release in North America, is still dazzling.

This film received an enthusiastic response overseas and set off a movie-watching craze.

The UK made nearly 10 million US dollars in the first weekend, France had 8.1 million US dollars, and Spain had more than 5 million US dollars...

 After this week, the global box office of "The Martian" easily exceeded 300 million US dollars.

Hollywood ticket markets such as Latin America, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia will be screened one after another.

 As popular as the box office are the film's peripherals.

 In just ten days in North America, peripheral products worth US$36.8 million were sold, mainly Martin character peripherals.

˜Martin can receive half of the profits as a share of peripheral products that use Martin's image rights.

 This film is bound to set a new record for Martin's single-movie income as an actor.

 After leaving Europe, the crew of "The Martian" went straight to East Asia and arrived in Seoul in the new week.

As the sponsor of the film, Samsung Group warmly received the crew.

 After the premiere of the crew, a grand reception party was organized.

 When the cast and crew, including Martin and Ridley Scott, entered the banquet hall, their eyes were almost dazzled.

Nearly a hundred Korean actresses, models and trainees gather here.

 Although some faces are difficult to distinguish, various temperaments and styles are available.

 The aesthetics of the chaebol There is no doubt that the chaebol has control over them.

 Martin blended in easily, chatting and laughing with the women around him.

 One of them, named Clara in English, had a very good figure. Martin chatted with her for a few more words.

After a while, Ridley Scott came over and said: "I suddenly suffered from prosopagnosia."

 Martin looked around and said, "I'm about to have an attack just like you."

Ridley's face was full of exhaustion: "I'm old and can't do this anymore. I'm leaving first. I have to take a plane tomorrow morning."

  Martin said: "Let's retreat together."

Although he boasted to Leonardo and Nicholson about having a bank party before coming here, Martin is still relatively restrained in a place like Seoul. This is not Los Angeles after all, and it is too easy to be manipulated.

This dog, from time to time, can also teeth.

Martin and Ridley quietly slipped out of the banquet hall on the pretext of going to the bathroom.

 Clara noticed it, and hurriedly followed him, taking the initiative to give Martin her contact information.

 In the face of such enthusiasm, Martin withdrew.

Clara was afraid that Martin would forget him, so she specifically said: "When you return to Los Angeles, if you need it, you can call this number at any time, and I will take a flight to the United States immediately."

 Martin put away the business card: “Maybe we will meet again.”

 Ridley followed Martin upstairs, saying as he walked: "When I was young, I was as popular as you."

 Martin believes: “Because you are the director!”

 (End of this chapter)

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