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In a blink of an eye, a few days later...

Jan. 9.

The low-budget film "Love to New Jersey" produced and distributed by Wald Pictures was released in a low-key manner in more than 920 theaters across the United States.

Compared with the previous opening of more than 2,000 and more than 3,000 movie theaters, this time, Wald Pictures is indeed very low-key.

After all, the production cost of the film was only $2.5 million;

Even if the publicity and distribution funds have increased a lot, they only look at more than 4 million US dollars;

Compared with the previous large-scale expenditures of Wald Pictures, this time it was low-key enough that even the premiere of the film was not held.

"Is Wald Pictures also worried about losing money?"

A spokesman for Ximanke, one of the three major theater chains in North America, said: "As far as I know, since September 2001, Wald Pictures has withdrawn many self-produced and produced films and released them instead. The works of other film companies, a total of 7 films. Although these 7 films produced by other film companies, although the box office revenue is not high, or lose money, but Wald Pictures, as the distributor, should make a lot of money. "

The film company loses money, what about the distributor Wald Pictures!

That's right!

Since September 2001, none of the films produced by Wald Films has been released, and the films released are the works of other film companies.

In terms of distribution fees, however, Wald Pictures could earn less.

In the fourth quarter, Wald Pictures' revenue from distribution alone was as high as $57 million. Excluding various expenses, the net profit was still more than $20 million.

This profit figure is also second only to Hollywood's top six; it is higher than second-tier film companies such as DreamWorks and Shimen Pictures.

The film "Love to New Jersey" is the first film to be released by Wald Pictures since September 2001. It will naturally attract the attention of various media and colleagues.

New Line Cinema.

"Jonathan, Wald Pictures' new year-opening film, Love to New Jersey, cost only $2.5 million to make, are you sure?"

Shay looked at his vice president suspiciously.

Vice President Jonathan nodded heavily: "Yes."

"Wow,

It's incredible~"

Shea suddenly laughed and said: "What is he thinking about Zucker Wald this time? If it is a horror/thriller movie, the production cost of this 2.5 million US dollars is not low, but such a small literary youth film , can it make money?"

"Tsk tsk tsk ~ Wald Pictures is doomed to lose money this time."

In the words, Shay was full of pride.

Since the release of "The Lord of the Rings" in December, the box office has exploded, and Shay has been walking with wind these days.

Don't look at his respectful and gentle words when he faces Zhu Ke. Even, he took the initiative to seek cooperation with Zu Ke, and the two seemed to be good friends.

But...Shay was jealous of Zucker at heart.

He doesn't want to surpass Zucker all the time. Well, even if he knew it was close to impossible.

When he got the chance this time, he was more than happy to sneer behind his back.

"Boss, you also said that the movie "Love to New Jersey" is just a low-budget movie with a production cost of only $2.5 million, and the distribution fee is not high. Even if the movie fails, Wald Pictures will not lose much money. ."

Vice President Jonathan reminded.

"I'm still very happy."

Shay waved his hand and said, "No matter how much the loss is, as long as Wald Pictures has a loss, I'd be happy to see it."

......

Touchstone Pictures.

It is a Hollywood second-tier film company with distribution channels in North America, and it is also a subsidiary of Disney, one of the six major Hollywood companies.

At this moment, CEO Olmedo looked at the report in his hand and laughed loudly: "Isn't Wald Pictures joking this time?!"

Hearing this, the surrounding executives couldn't help but let out a happy voice.

"Since its establishment at the end of 1995, Wald Pictures has developed into a top second-tier film company, second only to Hollywood's six major film giants, in just a few years."

"Its films such as "Spartan 300", "Spider-Man", "Harry Potter", etc., have broken box office records time and time again, and they have been amazing time and time again."

"But...they're terrified now!"

"Its 2002 year-opening blockbuster turned out to be just a niche literary youth film with a production cost of only $2.5 million. Haha, this is really funny and ridiculous!"

The sneer of CEO Olmedo kept echoing in the huge office.

"Love to New Jersey" movie, released on January 9;

And Touchstone Pictures is also a movie called "Love to Alabama", which was released at the same time on January 9;

The film cost as much as $28 million to make;

Actress: Reese Witherspoon.

In the past 2001, the film "Legal Blonde" starring him was also known as a hit movie, with box office revenue of more than 140 million US dollars in the United States alone;

The film also saved the dying MGM Studios.

Actress Reese Witherspoon has also become one of the hottest female stars in Hollywood.

Actor: Josh Lucas.

Although his popularity and popularity are far less than that of popular male stars such as Xiao Lizi and Tom Cruise, he is also quite powerful.

In 2001, he participated in the movie "Beautiful Mind", which also became a hit movie.

"From the production costs to the distribution fees to the cast, our 'Alabama' is a smash hit for Wald Pictures."

"The most important thing is that it is only a niche literary youth film, and our "Love to Alabama" film is a love and comedy film, which is most suitable for self-healing the trauma after 9/11."

"Show at the same time?"

"What do they compare to us?!"

CEO Olmedo's words were full of disdain.

He was certain that they would win this time!

One executive followed up with touts: "Mr. Olmedo is absolutely right. If Wald Pictures came out with the Spider-Man and Harry Potter movies, we certainly couldn't win; the same , Comparing "Love to New Jersey" and "Love to Alabama", we definitely won, there is no second result."

The voice fell.

The surrounding executives nodded in agreement.

Since 1990, the niche literary youth film has become synonymous with "losing money and shouting" in Hollywood. It is almost impossible to succeed at the box office.

Failed cases, too many to list!

......

Wald Pictures' new "Love to New Jersey" and Touchstone Pictures' new "Love to Alabama" were released on January 9 at the same time.

For the film "Love to New Jersey", the number of movie theaters opened is as high as 920;

For the film "Love to Alabama", the number of movie theaters opened is as high as 1,010;

The number of open movie theaters is almost the same.

In terms of the new work of Touchstone Pictures, it believes that it has won, and it is certain that this time it can completely crush the new work of Wald Pictures. Other Hollywood studios, including the media, are overwhelmingly positive.

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