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MGM's release speed is very fast, and "American Pie" has gradually begun to be released overseas, winning consecutive box office titles in many countries and regions.

Among them, the popularity of the British release is still higher than that of North America.

In just one week, the overseas box office of the film has exceeded 35 million US dollars, nearly half of which came from the United Kingdom.

I have to sigh, the influence of Britney Spears.

At the same time, the box office of "American Pie" officially exceeded 100 million in North America, reaching 102 million US dollars.

Not surprisingly, it can be ranked among the top fifteen in the 1997 North American annual box office list.

As for the top ten, it depends on luck.

There is no way, this year, there have been more than a dozen films with a North American box office of more than 100 million U.S. dollars. It takes a certain amount of luck to rank in the top ten of the annual box office list, with the box office trend of "American Pie".

Next, "Titanic" jointly produced by 20th Century Fox and Paramount will be released soon. The investment of this film is as high as 200 million US dollars.

Even though many media and review agencies are not optimistic about the film's box office, they have to admit the fact that the North American box office of "Titanic" will definitely exceed 100 million US dollars.

Of course, even if the North American box office of the film exceeds 100 million US dollars, 20th Century Fox and Paramount will be far from able to reap the investment cost.

According to the calculations of 20th Century Fox and Paramount, if "Titanic" wants to recover the investment cost, the global box office cannot be lower than "Independence Day" released last year.

It makes people vomit blood.

Back in Los Angeles, Ryan had just stepped off the plane when he saw the promotional poster of "Titanic". "It seems that 20th Century Fox and Paramount paid a sky-high promotion fee for "Titanic."

According to the proportion of promotion expenses of normal Hollywood commercial films, the promotion expenses of "Titanic" will be a sky-high price.

Ryan shook his head. It's a pity that Orion Films failed to invest in this film.

At that moment, Ryan gave the salute to Daniel Green and sat in an extended car,

Pick up a newspaper and turn to the entertainment page.

The headline on the front page was not the expected "Titanic", but another very interesting piece of news.

"Angelina-Jolie and her husband Johnny-Miller have officially separated and are suspected to be in a marital crisis. It is said that the cause is that Angelina-Jolie cheated on a woman..."

On the news, there is also a photo of Angelina Jolie kissing a woman. At first glance, the two behave very intimately, like a couple in love.

Ryan couldn't help taking a few more glances. It seemed that Angelina-Jolie had admitted that she was bisexual in her previous life.

American journalists are so powerful that they can even dig out such photos.

It is estimated that Angelina-Jolie did not expect that she was secretly photographed on a date with her girlfriend, otherwise it would be difficult for outsiders to know about such things.

Ryan glanced at the news guide, but there was no news about Orion Films. It seemed that the news in the UK had not spread.

Of course, the biggest possibility is that no one cares about the distribution channels of Polygram Films.

Think about it, a film distribution channel established on the basis of record channels has not released a film that sold at the global box office so far, so it is difficult to attract attention.

The car did not go directly back to the Bel Air mansion, but stopped at the gate of Orion Films. Ryan got out of the car and asked Daniel Green to go back first.

Not long after, in the office of Orion Films, Jon Felthammer's face was a bit complicated, both happy and worried.

Buying the distribution channel of Polygram Films is a rare development opportunity for Orion Films.

It can be said that it is impossible to meet.

However, with overseas distribution channels, it will surely usher in the suppression of the seven major Hollywood film companies.

It is foreseeable that the situation of Orion Films will definitely not be easy.

Ryan was very happy to hug Jon Fertimer, and said apologetically, "I'm very sorry that I didn't tell you about this in advance."

Jon Fertimer smiled wryly, what else could he say now.

"Ryan, you bought the overseas distribution channel of Polygram Film Company?"

There are no secrets in Hollywood.

What's more, before Ryan came back, Sofia Coppola had already told him the news.

"That's right."

"I plan to set up an overseas distribution company to be responsible for the overseas promotion and distribution of films. As for the North American distribution channels and branches of Polygram Films, they will be merged into Orion Films." Ryan did not hide anything about this.

As vice president of Orion Pictures, Jon Felthammer will know sooner or later.

"I'm a little worried about the reactions of Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Disney." Jon Felthammer didn't look excited, but worried.

Next, several major Hollywood film companies will certainly not remain indifferent.

"It's very simple, next; the new overseas distribution company will mainly distribute low-cost films."

"As for other aspects, there is no need to worry about anything." Ryan said very easily.

Relying on an overseas distribution channel just bought, can it stand shoulder to shoulder with the seven major film companies?

Obviously impossible.

Next, overseas distribution companies will be more low-key and try to avoid direct conflicts with the seven major film companies.

"For the time being, Orion Films will not merge with an overseas distribution company, and everything can be filmed according to the original plan."

Ryan changed his voice and continued: "Of course I will merge overseas distribution channels into Orion Films at the right time."

"As for the reaction of the seven major film companies?"

"It's nothing more than the same as DreamWorks." A sneer appeared on the corner of Ryan's mouth, "Besides, the seven major film companies are also full of competition."

Another point that Ryan didn't say is that Orion Pictures is not without helpers, such as DreamWorks and Lionsgate Pictures, the two can be regarded as natural half allies.

And Sony Pictures, an outsider.

Jon Fertimer was silent, and now he could only take a step and look at it.

Fortunately, as Ryan said, the seven major Hollywood film companies are not monolithic.

Therefore, many second-tier film companies can survive in the cracks.

"Nancy Utley, what's going on over there!" Ryan asked suddenly.

Jon Fertimer shook his head and said, "There has been no news."

"It is estimated that once this matter comes out, she has no plans to join Orion Films for the time being."

Ryan sighed, "It seems that we can only talk about it after a while."

"To change the subject, in a few days Michael Kuhn will come over with some executives from overseas distribution companies to discuss with Orion Films about the overseas distribution plan of "Rush Hour."

"In addition, the premiere ceremony of the film will be held in Los Angeles and Yanjing at the same time. You need to go there in person."

The reason for choosing Yanjing instead of Xiangjiang is very simple.

Now Xiangjiang is caught in the vortex of financial crisis, the media and the public are focusing on the stock market, which is not good for the promotion of "Rush Hour".

In contrast, Yanjing is the most suitable choice.

Jon Fertimer nodded with a serious expression, and he agreed with this matter very much, "The film market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean has a population of 1.2 billion, and it will definitely be a very large film market in the future, which is very important for the future development of Orion Films. The essential."

No major Hollywood film company will give up a film market with a population of 1.2 billion.

"Exactly true."

Ryan knows better than anyone the potential of the film market on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. In the future, it will definitely be second only to the North American film market. "Remember, in the past, keep your stance low and don't talk about things related to politics."

"Also, whether it is a crew member, or an employee of the distribution company or Orion Films, no insulting behavior is allowed, otherwise I will make him disappear from Hollywood completely."

"Don't worry, I will personally instruct all the members." Jon Fertimer made up his mind to go out and screen the crew first, and all white supremacists will stay in Los Angeles.

As for the company employees!

Better solution, bring as many Asian and Latino employees as possible.

In the afternoon of the next day, Michael Kuhn and a group of executives from overseas distribution companies came to Los Angeles, and the two sides began to discuss the distribution plan of "Rush Hour".

At the same time, a group of overseas cinema companies, exhibitors, videotape and disc distributors, media TV stations, etc. that originally belonged to Polygram Film Company have been transferred to the new office location of the overseas distribution company.

These are valuable materials that Michael Kuhn collected little by little, many of which were obtained through the distribution channels of Polygram records.

Now they all belong to overseas distribution companies.

Michael Kuhn did not stay long in Los Angeles. Before the release of "Rush Hour", he needed to visit all overseas offices one by one, and Japan was the focus of this trip.

Japan is not only the second largest box office market overseas, but also the leading actor Jackie Chan has considerable influence in Japan, which is one of the key markets for this release.

The time soon came to December 19, the day when "Titanic" was released. It opened in 3,238 movie theaters, and the box office on the first day was 8.65 million US dollars, winning the first single-day North American box office champion.

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