Chatty Hollywood

Chapter 825 I confess

Because the spell used by Charlotte in "Inception" was combined with the new technology of 3D special effects, many viewers chose to watch the iMax version directly after hearing that the iMax version had shocking 3D effects.

You know, the iMax version of the movie ticket is twice as expensive as the regular version!

——In the current era when iMax large screens and 3D movies are not yet popular, this is actually a natural thing.

However, this iMax version of the movie ticket, which is twice as expensive, suddenly increased the first-day box office of "Inception", allowing it to reach a level that many sequels of popular commercial blockbusters are difficult to achieve. .

What's more, after watching the ordinary 2D version, many viewers heard about the magic of the iMax version and donated another iMax movie ticket...

"If it weren't for the fact that iMax large screens are too rare in theaters and can't be seen in many places, the first-day box office of "Inception" could have increased by tens of millions more this time - maybe close to 100 million US dollars! ?」

Charles Rowan thought with some regret, and then shook his head,

"How is it possible to achieve US$100 million a day? However, iMax's stock will definitely rise sharply with the momentum of the 3D effect of the clothes in "Inception"..."

*******

The fact is just as Charles Rowan guessed——

As soon as "Inception" premiered, iMax's stock immediately began to rise.

——Of course, according to American visual preferences, the upward curve is green.

Environmentally friendly and giving people a sense of security...

Anyway, when iMax CEO Jeroke saw the green rising line, his eyes felt bright.

Jerrock feels that Charlotte Booth, a director who likes to use new technologies, is really lucky to be on the board of directors of iMax, especially when he is the CEO...

Of course, as iMax's current largest shareholder, Charlotte is also very happy with the company's rising stock price.

——Who would think that he has too much money?

to this end,

Charlotte decided to reward herself and buy a private jet.

After all, as a film director, it is inevitable to travel all over the world. It will definitely be much more comfortable to have a plane that can take off whenever you need.

Although Charlotte can go directly to some places across space due to spells and ghost ships, the number of places here is extremely limited.

To go to other places, Charlotte still needs to fly.

What's more, using magic to cross space cannot carry too many things. In a sense, it can even be said to be sneaking across space.

For this kind of thing, it’s okay to occasionally do emergencies, or secretly use other identities—such as “Psychic Master” Patrick Jane—to do things that are less visible to the public.

If he always does this openly and honestly in his true identity, sooner or later the problem will be discovered.

——You know, North America where he is located has the largest number of spy and intelligence organizations in the world.

FBI, CIA, NSA... any combination of English letters may be the abbreviation of a spy intelligence organization that exists in North America.

Although, with the development now, organizations such as the FBI are no longer pure intelligence organizations, but comprehensive law enforcement departments. But Charlotte didn't believe it if there were no people specifically responsible for intelligence and surveillance.

In particular, due to the political structure of checks and balances, domestic law enforcement power in the United States is extremely decentralized——

Not to mention the police in each state, the Federal Tax Service has its own military and courts, the Food and Drug Administration has its own law enforcement agents, etc...

Not to mention, it's already 2003, and before Charlotte traveled through time, the infamous "Prism" system might have been running...

Anyway, even from this perspective, Charlotte felt that she needed a private jet.

What's more, with a private jet, in addition to being stylish and convenient, you can also get some special enjoyment——

At an altitude of 12,000 meters or something, the bathroom of an ordinary airplane is too small after all...

However, even so, Charlotte still enjoys the convenience of private jets for the time being.

——This kind of privately customized thing, even if you pay for it, it won't be completed in less than a year and a half.

For now, when it comes to promotions for "Inception," Charlotte can only move as usual.

After all, "Inception" is such a big commercial project. Even if Charlotte is very confident, in order to earn more box office, intensive publicity must be carried out.

——In business, there is no saying that good wine is not afraid of deep alleys.

In fact, Charlotte and Charlize only had a day off on the day of the film's premiere and were soon running around promoting it.

——Who made them the male and female protagonists and the director?

*****

"Congratulations, Mr. Director, the domestic box office of "Inception" has exceeded 200 million US dollars!"

At the promotion scene of "Inception" in New York, Long Island girl Natalie Portman congratulated Charlotte with an adoring look on her face.

“To achieve such results within five days of its release is really unimaginable!”

Although it was a deliberate compliment, to a certain extent, this could also be said to be Natalie's innermost thoughts.

After all, although Charlotte has experienced such things as breaking 100 million in two days and breaking 200 million in a week, it was after all a sequel to a popular work such as "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest".

And "Inception" is indeed an original movie, it doesn't even have an adapted IP, it is 100% pure originality.

——For a movie like this to have such results, Natalie was really impressed.

In particular, so far, "Inception" has received very good reviews from audiences and professionals, and its IMDB score remains at around 9.3. Although the daily box office results are scary, the overall trend curve is very stable.

——This means that "Inception" may be able to maintain its high box office revenue for a long time.

——And based on the current average daily box office of "Inception", the overall box office revenue is terrifying.

Under such circumstances, even an artistic girl like Natalie Portman, who doesn't look down on commercial films, has to pay homage to Charlotte, the creator of "Inception."

Of course, this is largely due to the fact that Charlotte's next two movies - "Blackjack" and "Now You See Me" both chose Natalie Portman as the heroine. It is very important to have a good relationship with the BOSS.

——Natalie Portman, who becomes less and less "Matilda" as she gets older, is still very shrewd in this regard.

"Speaking of which, the premiere of "The Matrix: Reloaded" seems to be the day after tomorrow, and it will be in New York, right?"

After chatting with Natalie for a few words, Charlotte asked casually.

"Yes."

Natalie nodded.

Regarding this point, as a local snake in New York, Natalie is relatively clear.

In fact, she will also attend the premiere of "The Matrix 2" the day after tomorrow.

However, now Director Charlotte asks...

"Don't think too much, Natan!"

Charlotte could tell at a glance that the psychology girl in front of her was overthinking again.

"I just received an invitation from Keanu Reeves and planned to attend the premiere of "The Matrix 2"."

"I see!"

Natalie Portman nodded and said nothing more.

*****

"It seems that this Matilda is really smart!"

At night, in a hotel on Long Island, Charlize nestled in Charlotte's arms and commented on this Jewish girl who was 6 years younger than herself.

"I've only heard people say that she is very scheming before, but seeing the way she compliments you today, she really lives up to her reputation!"

"How many girls who can make it in Hollywood are not scheming?"

Charlotte shook her head disapprovingly, then looked at Charlize again,

"What do you think, Sally?"

"Are you alluding to me?"

Charlize rolled her eyes at Charlotte charmingly,

"But facing a big liar like you who often can't even believe the punctuation marks in your words, wouldn't I be eaten to death if I didn't have some scheming?"

"Although I am still eaten to death..."

Charlize thought depressedly,

"But I have roughly figured out your tactics!"

However, Charlotte's next words were once again completely beyond her expectations——

"Sally, you have already guessed that I am not from this world, right?"

"this……"

Charlize was stunned for a moment, then showed a relaxed smile,

"So, are you finally willing to tell me? - Yes, I probably guessed it before."

"After all, years ago, when I was filming "12 Monkeys," you hinted to me that you, like the character played by Bruce Willis, are from the future!"

"——At that time, I didn't believe it. However, everything that happened later seemed to prove to me what you said at that time."

"So, by now, I have long believed that you are a person from the future, or at least someone who knows the future!"

Speaking of this, Charlize looked at Charlotte curiously,

"So, are things like spells actually the product of a very advanced stage of technological development in the future?"

"...This is not."

Charlotte smiled bitterly and touched her nose.

"The future I come from is not that far away. And magic, after all, is a category of mysticism. At least from my understanding, it cannot be explained scientifically."

"Then where did you learn these weird skills?"

"Well...Sally, do you want to hear a story?"

With that said, Charlotte told Charlize about her "past" or "future"...

*******

"So, the person who taught you magic was actually a ghost?"

After listening to Charlotte's "story", Charlize suddenly realized,

"And in the end, in order to prevent himself from becoming a harmful ghost as time went by, he specifically lent you his magic power to let you get rid of him?"

"No wonder you have been unwilling to tell how you learned the spell. Why are you still not interested in the Lord of Hell tempting you to transform into a ghost?"

Charlize nodded,

"Now I finally understand what's going on!"

"Then what?"

Charlotte asked cautiously,

"Aren't you scared or have other thoughts?"

"No. "

Without even thinking about it, Charlize shook his head.

"I just think it would be interesting to have a future person as my husband - and besides, it's been you since the day you met me, right?"

"Yes."

Charlotte understood the meaning of his wife's words, and he nodded heavily.

"That's no problem!"

Charlize said with a bright smile,