Chapter 359: "Black Hawk Down"

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In the next few days, Ryan spent most of his time dealing with MGM affairs, choosing to sell irrelevant departments and properties, cleaning up long-term loss-making businesses, suspending project shooting plans, and so on.

During the period, I have to spare some time to pay attention to the release of "Black Hawk Down" and the promotion and release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".

In addition, you have to personally ask the "Spider-Man" crew to prepare.

As for the integration of Orion Pictures with MGM, overseas distribution companies, and Blue Sky Studios, you can take your time.

In a short time, don't be too anxious.

"Black Hawk Down" hits theaters on Friday, April 14.

Unlike the original version, Orion Pictures did not choose to release it in a small-scale screening like Sony Pictures, but directly adopted large-scale releases.

On the first day, the opening scale reached 3,100 movie theaters.

On the day of its release, the film earned a box office of 10.56 million US dollars in a single day. Fan Xiang was very good, and many media gave very pertinent comments.

The word-of-mouth of the audience also met expectations.

On Saturday the next day, the film earned another US$11.69 million at the box office. On Sunday, the box office inevitably experienced a slight decline, with a single-day gain of US$10.85 million.

In just three days, the North American box office of the film has reached 33.1 million US dollars.

At first glance, compared to the first weekend box office results of "Inception" and "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", it seems that there is a lot of difference, and it is not even as good as the first weekend box office of "Rush Hour 2".

But don't forget that the subject matter of "Black Hawk Down" is not a commercial film in the true sense, but a modern war film.

In terms of subject matter, it is somewhat similar to "Wind Talker".

The only difference is that the content of "Windtalker" is too niche, while "Black Hawk Down" is adapted from a real event.

Many viewers can vaguely remember the reports of that year.

What's more, the sales volume of Daniel Green's autobiography is very good.

At the premiere of the film, many retired soldiers who had participated in the Somali War attended in person and told about the cruelty and ruthlessness of the war.

To this end, Orion Pictures spent a lot of resources on publicity.

For a while, the topic of the war in Somalia almost became one of the hot topics in North America. Many media said that the government should not participate in the war in Somalia, and even publicly accused the White House and the Pentagon.

Contrary to the treatment by the White House and the Pentagon, hundreds of veterans who participated in the Somalia war have become heroes in the media.

Facing the siege of more than 5,000 Somali militiamen, the 120 elite marines of the Delta Special Forces and the Rangers fought hard for 15 hours, and they were isolated and helpless.

It wasn't until the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army came to the rescue the next day that the soldiers brought the pilot's body out of the encirclement.

The final record was that 19 US troops were killed and more than 70 were injured, while the Somali militia suffered more than 1,000 casualties.

Although the Pentagon announced the failure of the operation, it did not achieve the purpose of the mission, but it caused a lot of negative impact.

But it cannot be otherwise the fact that these are the most heroic fighters.

"The Pentagon should give these soldiers the credit they deserve, not just a sentence of failure..."

Barbara Brockley turned off the TV casually, her face was a little ugly, "Orion Films and Ryan Gosling really plan to suspend the 007 series filming plan?"

When she heard the news, she couldn't believe her ears, and even suspected that she was hallucinating?

However, the facts told her that Orion Pictures really intends to suspend the 007 series filming plan, and it is still a decision for no reason.

Barbara-Brockley has never encountered such a thing. Never before has MGM rushed to find her, urging to prepare for the shooting of the 007 series of films.

"Frank!"

"I need an explanation!"

She stared at Frank Macasso with cold eyes, and said, "Don't forget the agreement between MGM and EON Production Company."

"If MGM or Orion Pictures intends to breach the contract, I can completely terminate the contract through legal channels."

"I believe that there are many studios in Hollywood that are interested in the 007 series."

Frank Macasso shrugged helplessly, handed a newspaper to Barbara Brockley, and said, "I think you should read this first."

Barbara Brockley took the newspaper and glanced at it, and said: "The box office received 33.1 million US dollars in three days in the first weekend!"

"A very good box office result."

"But I don't understand what you mean."

She frowned and continued: "We are talking about the next 007 film, not "Black Hawk Down."

She is no stranger to this film, and knows that it is a film released by Orion Films.

"I just want to make one thing clear to you, Orion Pictures is not MGM."

Frank Macasso pointed to the news in the newspaper and said: "This "Black Hawk Down" is only one of the films produced by Orion Films this year, and the next film will be released with a budget of more than 100 million U.S. dollars alone. The number of films has reached three, and it is expected that there will be more films released next year."

"So in a short period of time, Orion Films doesn't have enough energy to discuss the next 007 film shooting plan."

Speaking of this, Frank Macasso couldn't help sighing. In the three days of the first weekend, it earned 33.1 million US dollars at the box office, while the film budget was only 90 million US dollars.

Next, as long as the box office of the film does not fluctuate too much, the investment cost can be recovered from the North American box office.

However, such a film is not the focus of Orion Films' summer file.

Barbara-Brockley was stunned for a moment, then said with a sneer: "I admit that Orion Films is very powerful, and can even achieve success one after another. But don't forget that the 007 series of films has never failed."

Since the release of the first 007 film, every 007 series film will be popular, and the last time it will be commercially successful.

"Barbara, you need to calm down first."

Frank Macasso knows the importance of the 007 series of films to Barbara Brockley, "No one will really give up the 007 series of films, and Orion Films is the same."

"It's just a matter of waiting for a while. After all, Orion Pictures has just acquired MGM. There are many things to deal with right now, and Mr. Gosling has agreed to your suggestion to continue to play James Bond by Pierce Brosnan." .”

He paused, then suddenly said: "In addition, he rejected the plan to cast a black actress as the Bond girl."

Bond girl!

Barbara Brockley glanced at Frank Macasso suspiciously, and said, "This is why Ryan Gosling decided not to shoot the 007 series of films for the time being?"

"It's just ridiculous."

Frank Macasso explained, "This is not the main reason, and Orion Pictures will not really give up the 007 series of films, it's just that there is not much energy for a while."

Barbara Broccoli was silent for a while, "OK, you can go back and tell Ryan Gosling that I can modify the setting of the heroine, even by Charlize Theron, Cindy Crawford, etc. Someone to play the new Bond girl."

"My only request is that the next 007 film needs to be prepared according to the original plan."

Hearing this, Frank Macasso coughed, "I will pass it on to Mr. Gosling."

According to MGM's original plan, the crew of the next 007 series will be prepared next year, and filming will officially start before the end of the year.

As for Charlize - Theron, Cindy - Crawford and others!

Barbara-Brockley couldn't help curling her lips and letting out a heck.

Of course, things like this are just a common thing in Hollywood, and Ryan Gosling has always had a good reputation in this regard.

Not only can you get the character you want, but even expensive houses and jewelry.

"Mr. Gosling ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Thank you very much for your generosity with Orion Pictures."

In the American Veterans Association, an old man with gray hair expressed sincere thanks in his tone.

"Mr. Franz, you are welcome."

"Orion Pictures and I just did what we should do." Ryan respected the old man in front of him very much.

He is one of the heads of the American Veterans Association, called Franz Obers.

Over the decades, he has helped many veteran families through the Veterans Association.

Ryan came here today on behalf of Orion Films, and donated 10% of the North American box office profits of "Black Hawk Down" to the Veterans Association to help the numerous families of veterans in difficulty in the United States.

Of course, this is also part of the publicity, and remember that it is not 10% of the North American box office of "Black Hawk Down", but 10% of the box office profit.

The final donation amount will not be an astronomical figure.