After the Independence Day holiday, Matthew left North America and followed the crew to the Far East to continue the promotion of "Inception". Since there is no simultaneous global release, many overseas markets will not be able to start showing the film one after another from mid-July.

Like the other side of the Pacific Ocean, due to some new regulations, the screening of "Inception" has to wait until August.

Whether it was or is now, there has never been an official provision on the other side of the Pacific such as the protection month, but those who know a little know well that this thing is real.

Such market protection measures are normal. They are available in many countries and regions around the world, and they are not exclusive products there.

With the rapid growth of the market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and the negotiation between the two sides on the introduction of films has gradually reached a preliminary consensus, all those involved in the investment of large-scale commercial films cannot ignore the huge market of 1.3 billion Canadian dollars.

"You attach importance to the market over there." Helen Herman turned to look at the clouds outside the machine window, and said to Matthew, "I also attach importance to the market over there, so I am going to open a branch over there. ."

It's not surprising that Matthew knew that Helen Herman had business there, and asked, "Do you need my help?"

Helen Herman shook his head slowly, "I will greet you in advance if needed."

"Do you have a way to open the market?" Matthew reminded, "Any outsider entering a new market will be rejected to a certain extent."

The entertainment brokerage business on both sides of the Pacific Ocean is completely different. Like Hollywood, brokerage companies are essentially service providers. Due to the existence of the "Talent Act", facing star-level actors, even large companies like CAA, have time is relatively weak.

After all, no agency can sign a long-term contract with an actor, and it's all too common for actors to switch agents and agencies.

Even, the likes of Tom Cruise, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio have stopped providing the services of agents, replacing them with managers who are more trusting and flexible.

In contrast, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, celebrities are often absolutely weak in front of brokerage companies. Before some celebrities become famous, they often sign contracts similar to sales contracts. After becoming famous, the result is endless trouble.

The Hollywood set is very difficult to implement on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

Helen Herman said lightly, "Don't forget, I represent Nini's business in Hollywood." She was always sober, "I will not let the Angel Agency become a saboteur, but take the initiative to integrate there. The market. The business of representing Nini also made me realize one thing, the attraction of Hollywood is huge.”

Matthew understood what Helen Herman meant.

Sure enough, Helen Herman added, "I heard you say 'export to domestic sales', which is very reasonable. As long as I can put the actors over there into the Hollywood crew, there will be no shortage of branch offices. client."

"You're learning so fast." Matthew sighed with emotion.

Some things, even if they don't admit it, are real. There are too many people on the other side of the Pacific who want to break into Hollywood. Even if they can't stay in Hollywood and develop, they want to be the exporter for domestic sales when they go back.

The reality is that many export-oriented celebrities are particularly popular.

The private business plane rented by the crew suddenly turbulent, and the flight attendant reminded to fasten the seat belt. Matthew and Helen Herman quickly fastened their seat belts. After the plane returned to stability, they continued to chat.

"Tell you the good news." Helen Herman took the initiative to change the subject, "Brad Pitt's house in Los Angeles was forcibly repossessed by the bank."

Matthew raised his eyebrows, "It's really good news."

Helen-Hellman added, "His bank accounts have all been frozen by the lender's application, and it is said that he can't even pay for a star hotel room."

"Where's the Plan B film studio?" Matthew asked.

"The bank and several lenders are going through legal proceedings," Helen Herman said calmly. "It is estimated that it will be completed in two to three months, unless Brad Pitt can repay the loan secured by shares during this period. , otherwise Plan B will have to change the owner.”

Matthew asked curiously, "Do you think he'll be able to come back?"

Helen-Hellman said that there is a consensus in the circle, "In a place like Hollywood, when a person falls into the water, almost no one will rescue him, but will throw stones at him."

Matthew nodded lightly, this kind of thing is not only in Hollywood, but also the norm in the world.

"Poor Pete." Matthew sighed.

Helen Herman glanced at Matthew and said nothing. After all, she had already seen clearly the cheeky guy on the other side.

"It is said that Brad Pitt went to Angelina Jolie again," Helen Herman continued, "but Angelina Jolie refused to help him."

Matthew said clearly, "This is the rhythm of old age and death."

Helen Herman leaned back in the chair. "It was Jennifer Aniston who helped him. Aniston is said to have given Pete thousands of dollars to live on and temporarily lent him an apartment in North Hollywood. live."

Matthew sighed and said, "I don't know if Brad Pitt will regret it."

"Regret?" Helen Herman shook her head directly. "I heard from Aniston's agent that Brad Pitt asked Jennifer Aniston to help him pay off his debts, at least help him keep the Plan B film studio."

"I remember Jennifer Aniston getting married again." Matthew rubbed his fingers. "She wouldn't be stupid enough to do such a favor, would she?"

Helen Herman is still the same flat tone, "That's close to $100 million, who can come up with so much cash?"

With Matthew, it is very difficult to get such funds at once. Assets and cash flow are completely different things.

"Jennifer Aniston refused." Helen Herman apparently knew it. "She doesn't want to be involved with Brad Pitt, except for temporary housing and a small basic living expense."

Matthew is very clear that Brad Pitt's tragic life has just begun. After all, now he only needs to deal with the loan of "Cloud Atlas", and after the release of "Alien Battlefield", the people and institutions that urge the film to loan, It's bound to swarm.

In his mind, Brad Pitt's name has been drawn with a big red "X".

After chatting about Brad Pitt, Matthew and Helen Herman, the topic quickly turned to the box office of "Inception". The North American first weekend's $88.9 million result was enough to satisfy everyone.

Although the box office in North America failed to exceed 100 million in the first weekend, it is very rare for an original film, and the box office of 88.9 million US dollars is much higher than the box office of the super hit "Avatar" in the first weekend.

Of course, whether it's Matthew, or Helen Herman, or the crew and Warner Bros., no one thinks "Inception" can surpass a pervert like "Avatar" at the box office.

The crew and Warner Bros. have a more realistic goal of winning the North American box office this summer.

It's not easy either, with previous releases, Toy Story 3 and Iron Man 2 both grossing more than $300 million at the North American box office.

But with Matthew there, no one thought "Inception" wouldn't even reach $300 million at the North American box office.

What's more, there are many big productions in the North American summer season this year that put squibs.

This summer, there are no big-name sequels to join in the fun. Except for "Iron Man 2", there are no "heroes" from other comic books flying all over the sky, plus such as "Prince of Persia: The Blade of Time" and "Alien Battlefield" Such ambitious masterpieces were misfired at the box office, making the summer of 2010 really seem a bit deserted.

And in this deserted, like "Iron Man 2", "Toy Story 3" and "Inception" stand out from the crowd, especially "Inception" because of the superstar added by Matthew and Christopher Nolan. The effect of the director has attracted the attention of fans from the day the filming started, and even followed by a series of promotional videos and ubiquitous viral marketing campaigns. It's not aimed at home audiences, and it's already quite high for a movie that's eye-catching with big scenes.

In fact, compared to others, this film is more of an icing on the cake for Matthew himself, allowing him to further consolidate his status as a top Hollywood star.

The biggest influence is still Christopher Nolan himself.

After all, this is Christopher Nolan's first original A-level production, and its success at the box office will directly affect Nolan's future shooting plans.

Nolan also wants to shoot original big productions later, "Inception" is not to be missed, which is also the main factor for him to find superstars with real appeal.

Once he was looking for Leonardo DiCaprio~lightnovelpub.net~ Now he is looking for Matthew who has more commercial value.

From this point alone, Christopher Nolan is a very business-minded director.

Warner Bros. has long drawn a minimum line for "Inception", the North American box office must not be less than 250 million US dollars, and the global box office must exceed at least 500 million US dollars.

Anything less, if the surrounding sales of the film are not good, there may be losses.

Fortunately, "Inception" has a successful start, and the next main task is to maintain the stable trend of the North American market and develop overseas markets.

At a time when the production cost of a top Hollywood production can easily exceed 150 million US dollars, and the cost of publicity and distribution easily exceeds 100 million yuan, it is simply unrealistic to rely on North American box office returns.

Theoretically speaking, a film with a production cost of $250 million plus publicity and distribution costs will have at least about $500 million at the North American box office to make a return, but there are several films that can reach this figure at the North American box office.

Overseas markets are getting more and more attention from Hollywood.