Chapter 298: Box Office Celebration Banquet
On the way to the celebration banquet, Lu Ning told Alice that she was going to deal with the newspaper that was spreading rumors.
"Lu, have you passed a little?" After hearing Lu Ning's plan, Alice felt a little reluctant. After all, this newspaper was also the boss's efforts.
"What? Aren't you angry about spreading rumors like this?"
"Angry, of course, I was angry. Alice's lungs were so angry when she saw the report today." In the past, when she was not very famous, she would not aim at herself. After becoming famous, because of Lu Ning, many media were very conscious and would not make things difficult for themselves, let alone write these false reports.
"Kill the chicken to scare the monkey, Alice, anyone must pay for his actions." Lu Ning concluded, which completely ended the topic.
The box office celebration of "Titanic" was held by 20th Century Fox and Paramount.
Only the media was invited to the audience, and everyone else was a group member of the movie, and no outsider participated.
In the center of the venue, a piece of 365,000,000 numbers carved from ice are placed in the most obvious place.
This is also the final box office of "Titanic", what an amazing string of numbers.
At this time, James Cameron was holding up his wine glass and excitedly chatting with the executives of 20th Century Fox and Paramount. Anyway, James Cameron was in high spirits at this time.
As the director of Hollywood's historical box office champion, James Cameron does have a proud capital, and now he completely says that he is the greatest director in history.
Spielberg, who was known for being a stunning person, was left behind by himself this time.
"Hey, look, our protagonist is finally here." Seeing Lu Ning and Alice coming in from the entrance, James Cameron shouted exaggeratedly, and even took the lead in applause.
With James Cameron's lead, several other 20th Century Fox and Paramount executives also applauded.
Applause was everywhere for a moment, which made Lu Ning and Alice, who had just entered the door a little confused.
What's going on? Lu Ning looked around and was convinced that the applause was given to him and Alice.
Alice felt a little embarrassed, but Lu Ning was generous and waved everywhere. Such a move also added joy to the scene.
"Hey, Lu Ning, Alice, come here and have a drink." James Cameron waved to Lu Ning and Alice.
Lu Ning took Alice to the small group where James Cameron was.
"Look, our heroes are here." James Cameron gave Lu Ning a hug. It was true that Lu Ning's efforts were too great at the box office this time. Needless to say, everyone should give King Lu a face.
When did there be only one movie released during the Christmas season in American history?
The same is true for mainland Europe, and "Titanic" has obtained a terrifying screening rate.
All these contributions are counted on Lu Ning, which also made James Cameron very clear that he chose Lu Ning. Not only was the performance so perfect, but when a good movie meets powerful capital, it was a luxurious feast.
And this feast also made 20th Century Fox and Paramount make a fortune.
James Cameron also received 5% of the box office, and after tax deduction, he still had $150 million, becoming a billionaire directly.
At this time, it was definitely the highlight of James Cameron.
"Xiao Ning, I just discussed with everyone from 20th Century Fox and Paramount. Alice's 2 million salary is too low. In this way, we will give Alice a red envelope, $5 million, which is considered a dividend. How about it? I'll be enough to get on the road." James Cameron pulled Lu Ning and said in a low voice.
Haha, this is an unexpected surprise. Although $5 million is insignificant compared to the box office of 3.65 billion, it is better than nothing.
This can also be seen as a show of favor from 20th Century Fox and Paramount to Alice. Generally speaking, no matter how high the box office is, it has no relationship with the leading actor, unless the terms of the division are written into the contract, just like James Cameron.
However, this also has risks. If the box office is lost, it will be a disaster. Needless to say, you can't get a penny, and you may even lose some money for it.
"Uncle James, since Alice has a red envelope of 5 million yuan, should you consider me too? After all, my salary is only 10,000 yuan."
"Get out, don't think I don't know. Yesterday's 250 million box office share had already been transferred to your account." James Cameron cursed with a smile.
"Haha, that's what I invested 15 million real money. Didn't I take risks at that time?" Lu Ning murmured in a low voice, obviously a bit suspicious of being good at taking advantage of it.
James Cameron sneered, said nothing, and watched Lu Ning perform quietly.
Well, it seems that there is no hope for the red envelope. Lu Ning loosened his shoulders and stopped talking. He took two glasses of champagne from the waiter and handed Alice a glass.
"Come on, everyone, I suggest that we have a drink for the box office." At this time, a Paramount executive in the small group raised his glass.
Everyone was also very proud of their face, raised their glasses and drank them all in one go.
Seeing that the important figures have basically arrived, the organizer invited everyone to the stage. At this time, there was a row of people standing behind the huge ice sculpture of 365,000,000. It can only be said that the box office this time was too high. Compared with the box office of ordinary movies, there were more people standing behind the ice sculpture this time.
James Cameron stood in the middle with unscrupulous presence, Lu Ning and Alice were on both sides, followed by executives of 20th Century Fox and Paramount, and several supporting roles were also fortunate to be on the stage.
Everyone was holding a small wooden mallet in their hands, and the 10-second countdown began on the large screen on the scene.
The front of everyone was surrounded by reporters. At this time, all the reporters held the cameras in their hands and wanted to record the grand occasion.
The countdown ended at the last second, and everyone on the stage waved the small wooden hammer in their hands and smashed it at the ice sculpture.
For a moment, broken ice rose everywhere, and Alice screamed and smashed it, obviously having fun.
Lu Ning smashed it twice and thought for a moment. It was James Cameron's most cruel. The mallet kept flying up and down, smashing the ice in front of him to pieces.
Lu Ning and Alice did not stay for dinner prepared by 20th Century Fox and Paramount.
Tomorrow, Lu Ning will take the plane to New York, so every minute and every second at this moment are particularly cherished for both of them.
The two strolled on the streets of Los Angeles like an ordinary couple holding hands.
Alice looked particularly crazy that night.
Chapter completed!