Chapter 249
Warner Pictures and Wald Pictures have been rife for a long time.
One:
The movie "Running Rolla" in early 1996;
Once upon a time, Zhuke almost took out all his working capital and raised the film to film the first movie "Run Lola". At the beginning of the release, the theater chain significantly reduced the number of films because it shook the face of a middle-level manager in Warner.
If it weren't for the help of Mr. Billy, who opened a nearby chain store in Utah, the premiere of "Rola Run" would be less than 200 screens.
Although this action was not taken by Warner Pictures' senior manager, but it was just a private reason for a middle-level manager, it did reduce Zhu Bian's profits.
Can you, Zhuke be free from resentment?
Second:
The movie "Juno" at the end of 1996;
Zhuke has high hopes for the youth-themed movie "Juno".
However, because of the emergence of "Juno", the box office of "Space Dunk" produced by Warner Pictures, played by the old NBA gangster Jordan, decreased. It mobilized the media's influence and launched an attack on Wald Pictures.
Media power?
What is the influence of the theater?
At that time, Zhuke was just a newcomer and a fledgling guy. Without the support of media, where can he have the power to fight back against Warner?
Thanks to the fact that Zhu Ke was smart and took advantage of the US's curiosity to spark discussions on sensitive topics such as "unmarried pioneers" and "underage girls", the box office of the movie "Juno" was stabilized, otherwise the result would be absolutely unimaginable.
Zhu Ke resentment 1.
Third:
The 1997 film "Purge of Humanity";
As we all know, American theater movies must be graded through the grading committee under the American Film and Television Association based on the theme language violence of the film and the drug use scene before they can be released in theaters.
G-level (mass level) pg-level (tutoring level) pg-13 (special tutoring level, recommended for children after 13 years old) r-level (restricted level, recommended for viewing over 17 years old) nc17 (under 17 years old, including 17 years old, prohibited for viewing).
R-level and nc-17-level are subject to the age of 17, and whether you can watch the video.
Once the movie is restricted from watching under 17 years old, including the age of 17, it will inevitably lead to a lower box office of the movie.
This is a matter that must be paid attention to for film companies.
But......
In the 1997 film "Human Purge Plan" project, Warner Group, which had 17 seats on the grading committee, made the "Human Purge Plan", which should have been classified as R, ruled as NC17.
Can you, Zhuke be happy?
Of course not happy!
But do you have a way?
No!
Because the grading committee has only 7 seats, the owners are Warner Columbia Universal Disney Paramount 20th Century Fox, which is the six major Hollywood existences, plus a MGM Film Company.
Before Netflix, a streaming giant, had risen, these seven seats were fixed and no one could replace them.
They are still at the peak of Hollywood!
This seat is like gold!
Finally, in order to successfully rank the movie R, Zhuke could only bear the pain of signing a series of cooperation agreements with Paramount and actively reduced the profit ratio several times, which made the "Human Elimination Plan" successfully pass the review.
All the contradictions and conflicts caused by the three major events were initiated by Warner.
In addition, it is in variety shows such as "The Got Talent" and "Millionaire"; animated series such as "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Peppa Pig";
Among these broadcast programs, Warner's media also slandered them.
Even in Zhuke's process of forming and acquiring overseas issuance channels, Warner has many obstructions.
Once upon a time, Zhuke, who was still weak in strength and financial resources, could only swallow his anger and take the initiative to avoid it in the face of Warner's slander and conflict.
But now, is Zhuke, who has strong financial resources, still willing to avoid it?
Are you still willing to be a human being with your tail between your legs?
Moreover, Wald Pictures, which has lost Paramount's protection, will inevitably be impacted by Warner's stronger power. In this case, Zucker can only choose to go head-on!
.........
February 13.
The first day before Valentine's Day is also the first time that Wald Pictures' new film "My Grand Greek Wedding" was released.
Today, many media under Warner have launched a new round of impacts in a targeted manner.
["My Grand Greek Wedding" is a work that is extremely inferior and insincere.]
This is the title of the report this morning's report on the entertainment edition of Time magazine, a subsidiary of Warner.
The article claims: "Nia Vadalas, the heroine of the film "My Grand Greek Wedding", is a stage actor, 37 years old, while Joaquin Phoenix, the actor of the protagonist, is only 25 years old. They are 12 years apart in age, but they play a screen couple and perform a romantic love movie together. Do you think it is appropriate?"
It’s despicable to be a matter of age!
In real life, there is a huge age difference between boyfriend and girlfriend, which is not a problem at all. It is common for old couples and young wives to be together.
But the movie is different!
The movie is also called "a dreamlike place".
Many moviegoers allow old couples and young wives to appear in their lives, but in movies that are like dreams, they definitely do not want to see the scene of old couples and young wives.
They don't want their dreams to be broken!
There is no doubt that some viewers who are more sensitive to this may give up their interest in watching "My Grand Greek Wedding".
Not only did the entertainment version of Time magazine slander, but even several media companies under Warner wrote articles and made remarks.
["My Grand Greek Wedding" is not worth a look, not worth a ticket.]
【It is a work that lacks sincerity.】
[In addition to shooting horror movies, what other good movies can Wald Pictures make?]
[Are they planning to release a horror movie on a wonderful Valentine's Day? Please allow me not!]
The media has published many articles, and Warner has also arranged many well-known Hollywood film critics to stand up and speak out.
Moreover, the attitude of film critics is not as gentle as the media. They have simply implemented the simple and crude spirit.
Ent Bathir, male, 52 years old, has been engaged in film criticism for more than 30 years. He is a senior film critic in Hollywood and has a large number of fans.
He also expressed his views on "My Grand Greek Wedding".
The attitude is even worse.
"Shit!"
"My Grand Greek Wedding is a fantasy work like shit!"
"My!"
"A month ago, I was lucky enough to be qualified to watch the movie in advance. I left with great urgency, but the movie successfully disgusted me. In the name of my Ent Bathir, I swear to God that it is such an extremely ugly love movie!"
"It's not aware of bad vulgarity!"
In a blink of an eye, it is Valentine's Day, February 14th.
That is the day when "My Grand Greek Wedding" was released.
This morning, several Warner-owned media outlets "exposed" another piece of news.
【The heroine Nia Vadalas is actually a hidden lesbian.】
A lesbian starred in a love movie and was released on Valentine's Day. Will your boyfriend and girlfriend in love choose to watch this movie?
There is no doubt that Warner is cruel enough!
The authenticity of the news exposed is not important to many people, but it will definitely be a heavy blow to Wald Pictures when it premieres the movie.
But......
Many people suddenly discovered that Wald Pictures did not refute these events!
Even Zhu Ke, who has always been known as "the big mouth", did not appear in front of the public media, which caused a lot of curiosity and speculation.
They knew that Zhu Ke was definitely not the one who was beaten and refused to fight back.
Chapter completed!