Hollywood Starts with Animation

In the blink of an eye, it was another Monday.

Ten days have passed since the movie "Juno" was released.

"Boss, this is the box office data of various movies in North America last weekend." Victor handed Zucker a data sheet.

"Tsk tsk tsk~!"

Looking at the box office data in his hand, Zucker couldn't help but be amazed.

Directed by Jonathan Frakes, "Star Trek 8: First Strike", also known as First Contact, made 30.71 million box office on its first day of release last Friday, and accumulated more than 54 million US dollars in the first weekend and three days , won last weekend's North American box office champion;

"Santa Bean", produced and distributed by 20th Century Fox, also started its release last Friday. It earned $12.11 million at the box office on the day of its premiere, and a total of $30.5 million at the box office over the three weekends, ranking second;

The movie "Juno", after winning the North American box office last weekend, once again harvested $22 million at the box office in three days last weekend.

"Ten days of release, the cumulative total box office is 108 million US dollars."

"It was No. 3 on the North American box office charts last weekend."

Zucker, who is in a state of self-confidence, is satisfied with the box office performance of "Juno", after all, this is a movie produced by himself.

Of course, there are also regrets.

"If it weren't for Warner's mischief, the box office of "Juno" would have exceeded 120 million US dollars." Zu Ke was slightly unhappy.

"The English Patient", "Space Jam", "Ransom Storm", "Mr. Sweetheart" and other films ranked 4/5/6/7 respectively.

"Oh, right."

Suddenly, Zucker seemed to think of something, so he said: "Victor, these days, you should focus on Disney's "101 Dalmatians", which should be released in two days, and I think its box office may be very popular. , you have to continue the second announcement of "Junot" in a targeted manner."

101 Dalmatians?

"I see, boss."

Although Victor was a little confused, he still firmly supported Zucker's decision.

"101 Dalmatians" is actually a low-budget movie. It was originally an animated Disney movie more than ten years ago, and now it's a live-action remake.

Small-budget movies costing tens of millions of dollars, and blockbusters are gathering in the Christmas season, so many Hollywood companies don't care too much.

But.

They don't care, but Zucker attaches great importance to it.

Dude, that was "101 Dalmatians", which was No. 6 in the 1996 annual box office chart, and it made $33.5 million on its opening day.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Zucker attaches importance to it.

The targeted announcement of "Juno" is enough to make the film a good box office. Otherwise, being hit in an ambush will definitely have a huge impact on the box office.

"Victor, don't be too busy today, it's Christmas anyway, dear~!"

Yes, today is Christmas.

Except for some employees who had to stay at Wald Films, everyone else was on vacation, so Zhu Ke didn't stay too much, he said a few words to Victor, and then left.

Come home alone.

"Christmas, what a goddamn fuck~!"

Yes, Zucker is pretty upset about Christmas Eve and Christmas.

Looking at other people's families happily and happily gathering together, but here, there is only one person. Even his little girlfriend Lima returned to Brazil for Christmas to be reunited with her family. Moreover, even the two bodyguards, Sun Lei and Zhao Wushuang, Zhu Ke gave them a leave.

It stands to reason that Zucker has been an orphan for two lifetimes, and should have long been used to being alone.

But it is precisely because I have been alone all the year round, in days like the "Spring Festival", I always envy those who have families.

Ding dong~!

At this moment, the doorbell of Zuke's house rang.

"Who is it? Could it be Lima coming back?!"

The nanny, gardener and others in the villa are also on vacation for Christmas. Zucker had to go to the door in person, and when he thought that it might be Lima, he couldn't help feeling a little excited.

However.......

When the door of the villa opened, Zucker regretted it a little!

The person who came into view was the old resident of Zucker, James Sean.

"Hi, my dear old man, are you surprised and moved to see me?!"

While speaking, James also hugged Zucker warmly.

Zuke pushed him away with disgust: "You damned fellow, I'm so surprised? Still moved? Why didn't you come yesterday?"

In fact, Zucker is a tough mouth.

Some people came to see him today, and they were actually a little moved.

James did not answer the question directly, but pointed to a position not far from the right.

Not far away, it was a little girl under 10 years old, pushing a lady in a wheelchair, and walked slowly over.

"Hi dear Lily, and Aunt Alice, Merry Christmas~!"

The people who came were James' long-paralyzed mother and his lovely sister.

Zucker gently hugged the two of them.

Lily said in a milky voice: "Zuck, it's all my fault for my brother. Yesterday, my mother and I both told him to bring us over to find you earlier, but it wasn't until the afternoon that he decided to drive over, but who knew that he encountered heavy snow. Road closure..."

Little Lily's words made Zucker's heart feel warm.

Humans are, after all, gregarious animals!

Aunt Alice also smiled and said, "Zuke, this is the sweater I knitted for you. Do you like it?"

"Thank you! This is the best Christmas present I've received this year." Zucker gently hugged Aunt Alice again.

The next time is warm and warm.

...

...

A few days after Christmas.

Wald Pictures officially resumes work.

"Boss, you are so prescient."

CEO Victor looked at Zucker and immediately touted it loudly.

He can't help but tout it, it's really Zhu Ke's eyes that are extremely sharp.

"101 Dalmatians", a movie with a cost of ten million, who knew that during the Christmas period, under the siege of various blockbusters, unexpectedly broke out with unparalleled box office potential. It was released in just 3 days, and it received 70 million US dollars. Box office results.

It can be said that it shocked many people's jaws!

"Boss, if we hadn't carried out targeted publicity work in a timely manner, our movie box office would definitely have suffered an avalanche drop in the past few days!" Victor explained.

4.2 million, 4.01 million, 3.89 million......

The box office of "Juno" in the past few days does not seem to be high, but in the Christmas period with a large number of films, and under the pressure of "101 Dalmatians", which ranked sixth in the annual box office list in 1996, it is already possible to achieve such a box office. It is not easy.

As for other movies from major companies, it's a bit miserable!

Who made them ignore "101 Dalmatians"?

Especially "Space Slam Dunk" starring the old hooligan Jordan, in the past few days, the box office data has suffered an avalanche decline. After three days of accumulation, only the box office of less than one million US dollars was harvested.

The old hooligan is already crying dizzy~!

at the same time.

Inside a cafe near Universal Studios.

Zucker entrusted a person in charge of a headhunting company to communicate with a 35-year-old woman in front of him.

"You said that you represent Mr. Wald, the boss of the UPN TV network, to hire me as the new CEO of the UPN TV network?" The middle-aged lady asked.

At this moment, the middle-aged lady was very puzzled.

Someone came to dig her?

You know, although she is very confident and has the confidence to make a breakthrough in Hollywood, at present she is just a very ordinary producer in Universal Pictures.

Being the CEO of a TV network, no matter how small, is not her current position, but comparable.

"Yes, I came here under the entrustment of Mr. Wald. You can rest assured that Mr. Wald will fully bear the liquidated damages for your contract with Universal Pictures and will not let you have any worries."

"Moreover, Mr. Wald also promised that as long as your work progresses and UPN rises, he will reward you with corresponding options!"

The head of the headhunting company said solemnly.

The salary is in place, there are also option rewards, and the most important thing is that there is a platform for her to play, how can she refuse.

In the end, the middle-aged lady accepted the invitation and decided to serve as the new CEO of UPN.

Her name is: Donna Langley.

In Hollywood in the 1990s, not many people may know her, but after 2013, no one in Hollywood does not know her!

You must know that after 2013, she served as the president of Universal Pictures, one of the six major Hollywood studios.

"Fast and Furious 7", "Jurassic Century", "Minions with Big Eyes", "Fifty Shades of Grey", "The Secret Pet", "The Huntsman" and many other well-known films are all in her films Published under the guidance. In one fell swoop, Universal Pictures, which had been in decline for several years in Hollywood, was rejuvenated.

She's a future Hollywood mogul!

Zhu Ke doesn't dig her over now, when are you going to wait? !