It's a Friday, October 1st.

China is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. However, in North America, when Simon woke up, according to the time difference, it was already the afternoon of the day on the other side of the ocean.

Simon arrived at the company in the morning. In addition to some things about "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" that happened to be completed last night, there is another project, the documentary "Mount Everest" was released for the first week.

A box office week from September 24 to September 30, "Mount Everest" made a good start with Daenerys' promotion and its excellent reputation. A total of 139 screens in North America were opened, earning as much as 7.78 million US dollars in seven days, with an average of 56,000 US dollars in museums.

Even though Simon believed that the project would be very good at the beginning, the first week of $7.78 million was still beyond expectations. Not only that, according to the feedback from the Gaomen Pictures team responsible for this project, the box office trend of this documentary also has a counterattack attitude. With the further spread of reputation, it is likely to achieve a counterattack in the next week.

The Gaomen Film Team therefore made a suggestion, hoping to start the release of the show on the ordinary screen.

Simon also discovered a problem.

In the past "Mount Everest", in 1999, the commercial operation of IMAX was just starting, so the content resources were lacking. Therefore, a documentary, probably after a long release accumulation of no less than half a year, has accumulated more than $80 million in total.

This time, it's different.

Now it has entered October, and in mid-November, when the Thanksgiving period begins, new IMAX blockbuster resources will be released. After all, with the support of Daenerys Entertainment, the IMAX team has broken through the limit of early IMAX copies that can only have a few dozen minutes, and it is no problem to meet the two-hour regular movie screenings.

In short, before the gratitude period is opened, "Everest" can still occupy the duration of IMAX, with about six weeks left.

Then, at least part of the screen resources must be given up.

In fact, if it weren't for saving budget, Daenerys's three summer blockbusters, "The Peerless Heavenly Tribulation", produced the IMAX version, and planned to have a very long-term trend. After all, the conversion and copying costs of IMAX are too high, and the number of screens is only so many. All three are made, and the cost-effectiveness is very low. As a result, the trend of "The Peerless Heavenly Tribulation" is really declining, so they were all given to "Everest" on September 24. Otherwise, this documentary would not have received too many IMAX screens at the beginning.

In any case, if there is not enough time, it is unlikely to accumulate 80 million as before.

Therefore, in order to maximize profits, it is undoubtedly a good choice to release the ordinary screen version of this documentary as soon as possible. Otherwise, with a complete IMAX version, this documentary has a market size of up to $50 million this time.

Compared with the cost, the $50 million IMAX box office is of course a big profit, but the current documentary has such a good reputation, and it is really a bit sorry for the popularity of the film if it doesn't take the opportunity to expand the market.

So, of course, approved.

As for not being able to get the best IMAX experience on ordinary screens, there is nothing we can do about it. After all, there are only 139 IMAX screens in the United States, and only a few people can see the IMAX version.

The Gaomen Pictures team was planning and implemented immediately with Simon's approval. It is expected that the ordinary screen version of "Mount Everest" with more than 1,500 yuan will be launched in the United States next week. In addition, the documentary got a good start in the first week, and there is no need to hesitate to release overseas. Of course, it is also possible to open the entire line as soon as possible.

Except for China.

Simon's attitude was to let the bullets fly for a while.

Only when the box office in North America accumulates higher will it have a sufficient driving effect on the audience in China.

After dealing with these daily routines, Simon rushed to Pixar Studios on the second floor of Daenerys Cinema.

The remaining two hours of the morning will be spent on Frozen.

The general story and character setting of this cartoon, including the brainwashing theme song, Simon has already made it, and next is the execution of the Pixar team.

This time we will mainly discuss this matter.

Speaking of which, although Pixar's animation film production progress is about one year and a half, in fact, there are often two or three movies being produced at the same time, mainly an animation film. The team cannot be too many, and too many people will not ensure the unity of the animation film style here. Therefore, on average, if an animation film is completed, it is not impossible to get started, as long as three years, as long as five years, or even longer. Just like Disney's "Raptor" was done for nine years because of some bumps and bumps, the budget was greatly overspent, and the final results were not too high. Of course, this is an exception.

The morning work ended, and after lunch, there was a production meeting first.

During this period, Daenerys has launched a number of new projects one after another. "Frozen" that just discussed in the morning was actually just one, and the afternoon discussion was "Men in Black", which was suppressed by Simon for a long time.

Recently, we have signed a trilogy agreement with Will Smith, the new actor who plays the "Cylinder" in this time and space.

It's also about rushing time.

After watching "Cylinder 2", Simon decided that the next sequel would get a very good result. In addition, there was the previous "One Day". In short, the later it was produced, the more you wanted to use the original cast, Will Smith's price would only be higher.

Even so, in the agreement signed this time, Will Smith's starting salary reached 8 million US dollars, and there is no share for the time being. In addition to the popularity brought by "Cylinders", it is mainly due to "One Power Day". After all, Hollywood has a special evaluation of which character is more popular in a movie. Even if "One Power Day" is a group drama, Jeff Goblenn is more inclined to the first male lead, but Will Smith's performance is still very remarkable.

Anyway, if you want to find a bargain, it will definitely not work.

However, another protagonist, Tommy Lee Jones, who also has the role of Director Gordon in the DC Cinema Universe, has not been successful in other aspects in recent years. Last year, "American Police" directed by Bai Gewu, cost $100 million to regain the success of "The Desperate", but in fact, it is still lukewarm. Paramount did not even recover the cost in the theater stage.

Therefore, Jones' starting salary this time is $5 million, and he signed an intention agreement for the trilogy, with no share terms. If there is any, the highest salary of 10 million and 15 million respectively. Compared with ordinary actors, this is of course a very luxurious agreement, but compared with Jones and Smith who once received a maximum salary of $20 million and dividends, this time it is much more cost-effective.

In fact, it is mainly because Daenerys has been taking back more and more initiatives from actors and even agency companies over the years.

Even if you can never return to the big set era, with Daenerys Entertainment's current strength, big names still want to be 20/20 as they used to be in the 1990s, so they must not think about it. Not only that, Daenerys Entertainment has reached the Disney level at its peak.

Let’s talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In addition to the early Robert Downey Jr., there is also the Widow Sister. She picked up a big leak because she didn’t sign a long contract. Especially the Widow Sister, who was basically supporting roles, but she was able to win several 20 million movies in a row. That was simply a big leak. However, after locking the contract, other Marvel actors could only be honest and get as much as Marvel gives. Even if the box office of Marvel blockbusters breaks through the sky, under the constraints of the contract, it is impossible to get a share like Donny.

Well, this actually proves how important it is to sign a package agreement in advance.

Of course, the stars naturally tried every means to refuse to sign a package agreement, which required game. Now, Daenerys Entertainment's east wind completely overwhelmed the west wind. Celebrities do not have enough bargaining chips to play, so they can only face reality honestly.

Let’s talk about “Men in Black”, this time it’s just a project.

Will Smith has been filming two back-to-back productions in Australia. The script has been completed and the main creators have been finalized. With other work, filming is being started. It will be mid-next year. Therefore, the release time of the first "Men in Black" will be until the summer of 2001.

Compared to "Men in Black", another movie to be processed this afternoon is much closer. "Chicago", which was successfully completed in mid-August, has recently completed rough editing. Simon left the last time in the afternoon to this movie to discuss post-production editing and some soundtrack issues.

The final two heroines of the film are Catherine Zeta-Jones and Madonna. They arranged South African diamonds as Madonna's spare tire, but fortunately they were useless. After all, Simon is more inclined to McGrady.

Although, during the actual shooting, even if we make three chapters in advance, Queen McDonald still made some troubles with Catherine. This is not the disagreement caused by Katherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger repeatedly hyped by Miramax. Although, the two did face tit-for-tat, the hype traces of Miramax, who is good at marketing, are also very obvious. This time, it really made Robert Marshall, a novice, feel a little worried, and privately stated that he would never cooperate with Madonna again.

Fortunately, the film was finally completed.

As for the disagreement between the two heroines, since there are successful "cases", this time, Daenerys is also constantly releasing news to ensure that it cannot be falsified, and to use the behind-the-scenes gossip as much as possible to create momentum in this Christmas song and dance film at the end of the year.

After finishing my day's work, I returned to my home in Dumei Point Manor. It was already six o'clock in the afternoon.

After dinner, it was Friday night, there were social events as usual.

Of course, I didn’t plan to go to San Lucas again this weekend. After all, things like themed weekends should not be too frequent and consume too much energy.

This time it was a cocktail party at Shirley Lansing's house.

After all, after just taking over the 20th Century Fox, the three companies merged, the scale was more than three times larger than the original MGM, and the pressure doubled. The Hollywood female leader who is often mentioned side by side by side by side by side by media has to mention twelve minutes.

For similar social engagements, the higher the person in Hollywood, the more necessary it is. After all, you need to keep abreast of all aspects of Hollywood's dynamics at any time. If you just sit in the office, it will definitely not work.

Of course, Simon, like him, has already jumped out of the Three Realms and does whatever he wants.

Simon still didn't steal the limelight from his master, and probably understood that he would come here tonight as a mascot, so that everyone can confirm again who is behind the new 20th Century Fox. But at the same time, Simon will definitely not compete with Shirley Lansing for control of Fox. Although, the actual control is indeed in his hands, so, specifically, it is probably management rights.

Although Simon often manages micromanagement for familiar fields, he has limited energy after all.

Therefore, after a rough greeting, Simon found a secluded corner to chat with people as usual.

Tonight are surrounded by two British roses, Kate Beckinsale and Rachel Vizi, which has been a long time since. Rachel is discussing the "Mummy 3" project with the brand new 20th Century Fox, so she received an invitation to this party tonight. As a good friend, Kate accompanied her.

Speaking of which, the two girls have returned to the various benefits given by the Westeros family, mansions and waitresses, and have gained freedom. However, because of their busy careers, of course, there are factors that have not been completely washed away, so they are still single for the time being.

Simon appeared here, and the two women could not turn a blind eye. Even if they understood that sitting next to someone tonight, a label that had not been washed off might condense again, but they did not refuse.

After all, this man's status is so high that it is irresistible to women.

Or, I don't want to resist much.

Just chatted with the girls around him for a few trivial things, and then Simon mainly talked to other guests, such as Jonathan Friedman, the head of WMA who sat with him in a corner of the lawn here, or listened to Lansing's mention of a few words in advance, who was recently lobbying for "Raiders of the Lottery Ark 4".

The topic inevitably talks about the past September.

Daenerys' two new DHO dramas, "The Soprano", "House of Cards", and even "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", are not just Hollywood, but have become increasingly popular social topics recently.

The tone of this is basically unconcealed and compliments from the heart.

Daenerys Entertainment is really too strong right now.

In fact, Simon happened to discuss this issue with Amy during lunch.

The strength of Daenerys Entertainment is of course integrated with the strength of its film, television, games, music and even other businesses, in essence. In other words, it is integrated with the entire Westeros system.

Just talking about a small movie "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", why can we achieve such outstanding results on a DHO TV station that has just been aired for a year?

The key is that Daenerys Entertainment, or the entire Westeros system, has too extensive resources to promote this TV series to the public. Therefore, even if the project only has a $100,000 promotion budget, it is actually more than this. However, it is only the promotion team and Daenerys, Igret, and even other media platforms that are not affiliated with Westeros system but have good relationships, and there is no need to spend money. A large number of media press releases about "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" are coming one after another.

Not only that, because Daenerys Entertainment is strong enough in Hollywood at the moment, it has also become the focus of more media that have nothing to do with the Westeros system or even evil.

Therefore, when Daenerys Entertainment itself had been involved in the promotion and public opinion about the "Tianlong Bashu", more other media noticed this hot news and did not need to lobby here to remind them, and would also follow up spontaneously.

There are also emerging Internet platforms that have to be mentioned. With the control of the Westeros system over the Internet, it is simple to make a TV series super popular and set some parameters quietly. The same other platforms have nothing to do with the Westeros system, but if you want to obtain higher traffic support, you naturally need to focus on topics that can please the Westeros system.

For example, a Chinese martial arts drama that was unexpectedly popular in the late night theater.

If some other websites or forums have received key recommendations from the Igrit Portal, then smarter related websites will naturally follow up.

The result is that the $100,000 promotion budget has been truly released and has reached a $1 million or even $10 million promotion effect.

Is this possible effect not to mention other small TV stations, even if it is placed on DHO's biggest competitor HBO?

No.

Because even if "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is a little popular on HBO, it is not a strange thing. After all, you are still the largest paid cable channel at the moment. Secondly, HBO and DHO are competing against each other. If you are popular, can you enter the Igrit portal?

Unless the phenomenon reaches the point where the viewership data exceeds the prime time, such as people bite dogs, it is of course impossible.

Then, will many film and television websites or forums take the initiative to promote it for you?

Maybe.

As long as a show is excellent enough, there will definitely be tap water.

However, if you want to accumulate water and become a tsunami, you must still need external force. If this external force is not only not positive work, but also resistance, then a little tap water will definitely be killed soon.

In short, Daenerys Entertainment's current state is probably similar to the two giants Disney or Netflix in the North American film and television industry twenty years later.

Twenty years later, if you pay attention to Hollywood entertainment information, it is not difficult to find that various eye-catching headlines are often Netflix's new dramas started filming again, and a assembly line blockbuster has created a 24-hour best result. Disney's increasingly unpleasant Marvel blockbuster suddenly broke the box office record of a certain month. Barbara, in all these things, it seems that there are only these two companies left in Hollywood.

As for other giants, except for some popular big projects that support the scene, they are basically silent.

On the one hand, the two leaders are huge enough and eye-catching enough that any of their projects will receive more attention from global media. On the other hand, the two companies are strong enough and have enough capital and resources to allow their projects to occupy the page.
Chapter completed!