Although "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is produced by Xinghai Pictures, the North American distributor is Paramount. After all, most of the films of the current film distribution company are developed by other film production companies, and they can hold the film distribution rights. .

The same is true for many of the films that Xinghai Pictures will release next year, many of which are developed by independent film production companies, and distributed by Xinghai Pictures. Of course, they will be called joint productions.

On the red carpet, Brad Pitt and his wife Angelina Jolie are being interviewed by a large number of reporters and media, and Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett are attracting the spotlight, and the atmosphere is not lively. Weird.

Simon was chatting with Adam Goodman, chief operating officer of Paramount Pictures, in the lounge of the Mann Village Theater.

"Without DreamWorks, Paramount doesn't seem to have to worry about the box office anymore," Simon smiled. Paramount and DreamWorks broke up in October, and Adam Goodman in front of him was originally DreamWorks Pictures. The president, who did not leave with New DreamWorks, stayed and became a top executive of Paramount Pictures.

"The distribution rights of DreamWorks Animation are still on Paramount's side. The North American box office of "Raiders of the Lost Ark 4: Crystal Bones" released in the summer is also very popular, so the breakup of Paramount and DreamWorks is also very peaceful," Adam Goodman said, but looked at Simon and smiled:

"Unfortunately, "Iron Man" should have been published by Paramount!"

"Iron Man" has been released for half a month, and the North American box office has reached nearly 200 million US dollars. The fat has slipped away. Not only Brad Gray, CEO of Paramount Pictures, is not happy, but even Summer Redstone, the behind-the-scenes boss of Viacom Group, which has been taking Paramount Pictures seriously lately, is not feeling well either.

"Don't worry, didn't you also leave the big killer "Transformers" series? It's just a joint production by DreamWorks, and the distribution rights are still in the hands of Paramount." Of course, Simon will not talk to Paramount about Marvel again. Film releases, that's what Isaac Perlmutter was talking to you about, and that guy's gone over to Miami to be rich.

"Paramount's distribution network is enough to help the films produced by Xinghai Pictures to be released all over the world as soon as possible. Is there really no chance for cooperation?" Adam Goodman certainly didn't give up, not to mention the films produced by Marvel Pictures, Xinghaiying The other films produced by the industry are also very good.

"Of course there are opportunities for cooperation, but it depends on what movie it is. Now Xinghai Pictures has spent a lot of money to set up a distribution network, and it needs some good movies to stabilize the network," Simon said calmly.

"However, it is now common for various film companies to jointly produce and distribute films. Of course, Xinghai Films will also have this demand."

Isn't "2012" produced and distributed by Xinghai Pictures and Sony Pictures together.

Adam Goodman could only smile helplessly, with no answer. For people like Simon Pike who do things with their own funds, there is really nothing to do, and this guy is really too profitable.

"Okay, it's time for us to go out to the press conference of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. You are also the production director. Now, for the blockbusters produced by Xinghai Pictures, I think all filmmakers will value them," Adam Goode said. Man said with a smile, and stood up as a small compliment.

Simon sorted out a tailored Armani suit and left the lounge to go to the media hall.

Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett are of course seated in the middle of the front desk, with director David Fincher and producer Simon Pike sitting on both sides.

It is indeed a strong creative team, the script is adapted from the novel of a famous writer, the top billionaire young producer, the personality director David Fincher, and the Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt, even if the influence is less. Cate Blanchett is also an Oscar, Golden Globe and other Best Actress nominated actress.

"Pete, everyone is very interested in your old age appearance, can you talk about it?" the reporter asked.

"Well, my old age appearance is using the latest 3D modeling technology..." Brad Pitt talked about technology, makeup, special effects and feelings.

In this case, the focus of the reporters was of course on the big stars, and Simon happened to sit next to Cate Blanchett and answered a few questions.

"By the way, Simon, may Xinghai Films now have the experience and capital to independently produce commercial blockbusters, and the competition with other film companies will also increase in the future. What are you prepared for?" a reporter suddenly asked .

This is a good question, although in this case the host should have asked some movie-related questions.

Of course, there is basically no integrity of the reporters. Besides, Xinghai Pictures was originally the producer of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Cate Blanchett next to him turned his head and smiled, and deliberately placed the microphone in front of Simon for Simon.

Simon smiled casually: "Competition is not only in Hollywood, but in all industries. With this valuable experience, Xinghai Pictures can develop more and better movies in the future;"

"However, compared to Paramount, a Hollywood film studio with a history of nearly a century, we still have insufficient background and have a lot to learn. We are also catching up, learning and cooperating."

"Simon, then do you think Xinghai Pictures will be able to..."

"Will the rapid expansion of Xinghai Pictures lead to insufficient capital chain..."

As more and more messy questions came in, Simon Pike gave the host a wink, and the host hurriedly brought the topic back to the movie,

"Dear reporters and media friends, today is mainly the premiere press conference of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". Mr. Simon Parker hopes that you will ask more questions about the film!"

After the boring press conference, it was finally time for the movie to sit with Simon and Nicole Kidman as guests.

In the dimly lit theater, two and a half hours of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was playing on a huge screen.

"Sure enough, the story is quite novel, and the life is reversed," Nicole Kidman felt that the movie was really good,

"Brad Pitt's performance is also commendable."

"Oh, in terms of handsomeness, he may not be able to compare to Tom Cruise, but in terms of acting skills, Tom Cruise is indeed inferior to Brad Pitt," Simon said casually.

"However, now Tom Cruise is a commercial action star in my heart!"

Nicole Kidman reached out and patted Simon's leg and said with a smile: "You are very optimistic about Brad Pitt!"

Nicole Kidman didn't want to talk about Tom Cruise, so she turned to Brad Pitt.

"It's okay, although the box office appeal is a little worse, but is it still a superstar, and the acting is not bad," Simon said with a smile, he still likes foreign actors with good quality and low price.