The initial filming situation of "The Love Between Ghosts" was really not good.
Paramount's internal turmoil, coupled with the departure of Ronald's film maker Lindsay Dolan, resulted in the company losing out to Eddie Murphy's "The Other 48" in the internal competition to schedule the film.
”, and “Thunderbolt” starring Tom Cruise.
When Ronald first entered the industry, his first film was at the end of its non-national release schedule. It was still common for small productions to be released in four to five hundred theaters. By the 1990s, two thousand
There are already an endless stream of blockbuster movies released in 500 theaters. Releases in more than 1,000 theaters are the starting benchmark.
Although the movie "The Love of Ghosts" has Ronald's blessing, the director has no chance of winning against the first-line male stars in grabbing the attention of the audience. In addition, due to the subject matter, romance movies
The box office base has always been smaller, especially before "Pretty Woman" came out this year and swept the box office...
But this only represents the number of theaters that are open. As the first week’s box office results are released, theater managers will quickly adjust the film schedule. Whether it is the name of the star or the marketing materials (billboards, posters, etc.) presented by the major studios,
Real-life models, etc.), are not as friendly as the average single-hall box office.
At noon on Monday, the weekend box office statistics have come out. Now the data from major theater chains are summarized to the distribution company, and processed and analyzed through Microsoft Office software at a rate ten times that of the previous manual.
Opening in just over 1100 theaters, "The Love of Ghosts" has reached the second place in the box office rankings with an opening weekend score of more than 12 million. The box office of a single theater is 11,000 US dollars.
It also broke the record of $8,500 in the opening weekend of "Pretty Woman", which is also a romantic film.
At this time, Paramount couldn't sit still, and they quickly sent out senior executives to visit Ronald at home. The manager of the distribution department admitted his mistake and greatly underestimated the box office potential of "The Love of Ghosts" and said that it would urgently increase the screenings.
Copy, and then rush to 300 theaters from "Another 48 Hours".
Ronald politely expressed his thanks. In fact, if Paramount did not increase its film schedule, the pressure from the theater managers would overwhelm them. In the theaters in Los Angeles on Saturday and Sunday, a friend recommended that he come to see "The Love of Ghosts".
So many people showed up that some theaters were full.
It is not practical to temporarily change the film schedule, because other movies have also sold tickets. If the audience finds out that they have been moved to "The Love of Ghosts", there will definitely be a lot of dissatisfaction. At this time, the theater manager in Los Angeles
The only thing that can be done is to change the screening room.
Modern multiplex theaters actually come in different sizes. Large halls can accommodate hundreds of spectators, while small halls can only accommodate dozens of people. This weekend, in Los Angeles theaters, all the halls were used for "people".
"The ghost story is not over" situation. Many staff members were shouting, apologizing to the audiences who were watching other movies, and leading them to the temporarily changed small hall.
Unlike most theaters in small towns and medium-sized cities, the current multiplex theaters in Los Angeles have gradually caught up with and surpassed the old-fashioned single-screen theaters. Thanks to the investment of Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia, many multiplex theaters in Los Angeles and New York have
The theaters are mainly showing Ronald's movies.
And those theaters with only one old-fashioned single hall can't do anything about it. They can either simply cancel movies with low attendance and lose money, or change them to "The Love of Ghosts" show. Or they can manually change the next schedule.
We will apologize to those who haven’t started the show yet and refund their tickets.
Paramount's distribution department left in a mixture of regret and excitement, and Ronald also expressed his gratitude to Prince Bandar. The two largest cities on the east and west coasts, and the most upscale theaters, gave Ronald discounts on his film schedule.
It has also played a leading role in other theaters.
The first weekend without box office guidance is the most difficult to arrange films. Some managers of small and medium-sized theaters have the habit of looking at the film arrangement ratios of large theaters and then copying them. In addition, Hollywood theaters located in states such as New Jersey on the East Coast
Lines, and Ronald's movies are also being prioritized. The feedback from the two most important ticket warehouses is actually quite good.
Ronald's increase in screening theaters this week mainly comes from Eddie Murphy's "Another 48 Hours." The reason behind this embarrassing approach still comes from an embarrassing fact.
The single-box box office of Ronald's "The Last Day" far exceeded all competitors.
The overall box office of "Die Hard 2" was more than two million higher than that of "Die Hard 2", but that was obtained from more than twice as many theaters as the latter.
Several other movies, such as "Thunderbolt" and the newly released "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane", did not have more than half of the box office of "The Last Days". "Another 48 Hours" even dropped to less than half.
Less than one-fifth of "The Love Between Humans and Ghosts".
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"Is your drama about to break the box office of Pretty Woman?" Diane finished her lunch and put little Roger to sleep. When she saw Ronald sorting out the box office figures, she came over and asked.
question.
"It's possible, but looking at this trend, the box office of "The End of the World" is declining very fast, and it will be released until next year. If it really breaks the box office of Pretty Woman, it may have to wait until next year."
Ronald frowned and answered while reading the newspaper in his hand.
"Then why do you seem unhappy?" Diane asked, forgetting her secret envy that Demi Moore had stepped into this movie again.
"There are happy things, and there are also not-so-pleasant things." Ronald handed the newspaper to Diane, which contained reviews of the movie by two film critics in Chicago.
Roger Ebert and Gene Sisko, two film critics in Chicago, gave the film a negative review, which also affected the box office there, more so than in New York and Los Angeles.
The gap, and the gap between "Die Hard 2" and "Die Hard 2", is the smallest.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "The disadvantage of movies about ghosts is that they often have limited imagination. If a ghost can indeed exist in two realms at the same time: existing in the spirit world and participating in us at the same time
Design in the physical universe... then this ghost must be quite bad."
Diane looked at Albert's film review and gave it only two and a half stars (out of four stars). It also drove Demi Moore's proud expression out of her mind. Even if it was recognized by the box office,
Demi is definitely not liked by film critics.
The film critics focused on Demi Moore's performance, saying that her performance as Molly was too silly, and that she repeatedly refused to believe that the words of the psychic played by Whoopi Goldberg were true, even though it was clear that Patrick Schwitz's character was telling the truth.
Mu, has told time and time again the details of life that only the two of them know.
Abbott also criticized these as "idiot plots" that force the heroine to become mentally retarded for the sake of the plot. The only scene where Demi Moore performed well was kissing goodbye to the ghost played by Patrick Schwytz at the end.
Scenes.
"The best scene in the movie, which touches upon a profound belief in life after death, is when Schwytz is able to take over Goldberg's body and use her presence to touch the woman he loves. But if strictly speaking,
Logically, this should have allowed us to see Goldberg kissing Moore, but of course the movie compromised and only let us see Schwytz holding her - which is a shame, because logically the version is actually more spiritual and touching
.”
After Diane finished reading this passage, she couldn't help laughing out loud. Does this Albert have a grudge against Demi Moore?
"I don't know if there is any grudge against Demi, but I know that there is no grudge against money." Ronald also smiled.
The reason why "The Ghost Story" was given such a B score is that Ronald did not try his best to publicize these famous film critics.
This is not because he is unwilling to pay, but because there is a limit to the number of films that film critics can review in each issue. Ronald's main public relations resources are reserved for "Dances with Wolves" and "The Silence of the Lambs" which are preparing for their own release.
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This film, "The Love of Ghosts", is a film co-produced with Paramount. There is no need for me to take over the project and give it super high public relations treatment.
Of course, a movie like "The Love of Ghosts" is a romanticized movie that is far away from real life. The evaluation of film critics does not have as much impact on the box office as those two movies and the more realistic ones.
Movies are important.
If Ronald's films are given too many favorable comments at once, film critics have to balance saying good things with the quality of the film itself. If you say too many good things about a film produced by one company, it will actually cause a loss to the film critic's credibility.
If they insist on doing this, their asking price will be very high. Michael Gray also feels that it is not necessary, so he leaves the opportunity to say good things to the two movies that really need it.
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"First of all, congratulations to you, Patrick, for your love affair has been a huge success." A reporter from a local TV station asked the long-haired Patrick Schwytz a question.
Now that the opening weekend has exploded at the box office, Paramount has also arranged more public relations interviews. Television stations lined up in a private room at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel to interview the leading actor and actress and supporting actor Whoopi Goldberg.
"Thank you..." Patrick Schweitz had dismissed several reporters and looked a little tired, but he still made a charming smile.
"When you took over this movie, did you think it would be such a box office hit?"
"In fact, I didn't expect it at all. Director Ronald contacted me at that time..."
"He worked with you in Dirty Dancing..." the reporter interjected.
"Yes, yes, in Hollywood, you have to avoid playing a role just for the sake of box office. If you choose scripts with that goal, you will soon lose yourself, and you may not be able to perform well.
I first heard that it was Ronald's script, and I was very interested. He is a very tasteful director. After reading the script, I was moved by the great love in it."
"Demi... First of all, congratulations..." Another reporter was interviewing Demi Moore.
"Thank you..." Demi's short hair was a little longer, and she had a big wave, which made her look very sexy and charming.
"At the premiere, you watched the show with the audience. Which part of the audience's reaction moved you more? Was it the comedy part that made them laugh, or the tragic part that made them cry?"
"Ah... I think it's both..." Demi Moore had already prepared her words, "If the director just treated this movie as a romantic drama, it would also be a very sweet movie.
But Ronald's handling is what makes the audience mesmerized. Comedy and tragedy, laughter and tears are like taking the audience on a roller coaster. This roller coaster-like emotional experience is what makes the audience fascinated.
The reason why I like it so much.
Not to mention there are action scenes and very realistic special effects..."
"Yes, the scene where Carl, played by Tony Goldwyn, was dragged to hell, really made me almost scream..."
"Hahaha, yes, I was scared to death when I saw it the first time."
"Is this your first time watching it too?"
"Yes, I am very scared to watch the movie I am starring in. Patrick, Whoopi, I, and I have worked hard. How will the audience react to the final film? I am very nervous. Fortunately, the effect this time is really good."
"Whoopi, many people are complaining that Sam is not resurrected at the end of the film. Watching these two people who love each other separate is really touching." In another room, the audience's favorite supporting character,
Whoopi Goldberg in an interview.
"Ha, I think this is the great thing about this movie, it is about love. Not just the love between men and women, but a great love.
Sam stayed in this world just to protect Molly. This reminds me of the kind of love parents have for their children, a love that transcends the physical..."
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The insiders laughed when they heard it, but the outsiders thought it was incomprehensible nonsense.
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"cheers!"
The lead actor was interviewed repeatedly, and TV programs also constantly mentioned the film "The Love of Ghosts", which gave extra boost to the box office. In the second week, a small miracle also occurred at the box office.
Originally, the mid-week box office was generally about half lower than the weekend box office, but the mid-week box office of "The Love of Ghosts" actually remained at 70% of the weekend's, which is a very surprising result.
To celebrate, Ronald held a small celebration party, and several leading actors and supporting actors came to his home to participate. Ronald took out a large plate, in addition to fresh salami from Italy, and cooked it with a chef who flew in from Tokyo
sushi, and Coppola Estate’s New Year’s red wine.
"Ronald, how's my performance?" Whoopi Goldberg has woken up and knows that the way he was interviewed on TV is really nonsense. He is also a little nervous in his heart. It won't ruin Ronald's affairs.
?
"Actually, the effect is pretty good. Michael Gray told me that your interview may have the best ratings. I think the audience watching the interview, like the audience watching the movie, will like your outspoken style..."
Ronald won't be unhappy, anyway, the effect is good, she can say whatever she wants. Moreover, Whoopi Goldberg's interviews are just like acting, not one of them is repeated. The two leading actors basically answered the same questions.
Her answers are different, and she also has different answers to the same questions. Reporters like to interview her the most.
"cheers!"
Demi Moore was also very happy. She pulled Diane and talked about her proud things. Every time her husband Bruce Willis bossed her around, he would instruct her to change the child's diapers and so on. When he got impatient, he would do it again.
Give Demi a hundred dollars as a reward.
As soon as the weekend box office results came out, Demi's "Die Hard" beat Bruce's "Die Hard 2". That night, Demi gave Bruce a $100 ticket and asked him to exchange it.
diaper.
And Patrick Schwytz was also very happy. This time the affectionate leading actor was a hit again, and updated salary and script invitations began to come in one after another. He could be considered as having climbed from a B-movie to a leading actor on the edge of the A-list.
, you can add another thoroughbred horse to your stable.
After everyone was full of wine and food, we got in the car and went to the airport. Ronald's special plane was waiting there, and the main crew members were going to New York to attend the premiere and promotional activities there.