A video, especially a film adapted from a character that everyone knows, no matter how many voices of support and recognition appear, it will inevitably encounter sporadic disagreements.

Among the movie fans interviewed at the entrance of the theater, several staunch opponents appeared, who violently criticized "The Joker" at the reporters and the camera.

"The film is too logical, and there are several scenes that cause me to be disgusted. The scene of Arthur killing is too bloody. I don't understand why I want to add a kind character to the chaotic clown..."

"A villain film was over-beautified by Wayne Greenberg. He is destroying the classic characters in DC comics!"

However, there are very few of these stubborn movie fans, and most of them still give full recognition to the film, especially the long queues at the entrance of the Chinese Grand Theater, which shows how popular the film is.

After the press conference, the crew came to the Hilton Hotel that Warner Bros. was used to entertain the guests who came to support the press conference today.

Wayne's main job was to entertain two Jewish bosses, accompany them to find a table next to the airy balcony and sit down.

"George, Steven, thank you for helping me stand up." He picked up the glass and clinked the two of them. He took a big sip of champagne. "How does this video give you? It's okay, there's anything you can say directly."

"Shocking!" Spielberg looked at him with appreciation. "I won't say too many praises, I will only talk about the shooting techniques. The strong color contrast conveys a good message to the audience, and the shaping of Gotham City can also be said to be very successful."

He raised his glass to the good man again and nodded reservedly. The ability to hear the praise from this movie master made Wayne feel very transparent all over.

"Did you have time recently?" George Lucas asked suddenly.

Even in the face of the invitation of the father of Star Wars, Wayne could only shake his head regretfully. "May not work. I will lead a team to New York before dawn tomorrow. The promotional schedule for the video is very tight. I will fly to the UK in a week. I guess I will stay overseas for nearly a month!"

George Lucas did not look disappointed on his face. He touched his beard and suddenly said, "I originally wanted to wait for you to have time to chat. It seems that you will have a lot of work arrangements, so I said it directly!"

He glanced at his old friend around him, then glanced at the surroundings, and found that there was no one else except the assistant named Nina, and then continued very cautiously:

"I don't know what arrangements you have for the next project, but with your work efficiency in the past few years, I guess the next video will be started soon, right? Don't rush to deny it!

Now I just send you an invitation through a personal relationship. If possible, your next project can be considered to direct a Star Wars movie. How about it?”

Not to mention Wayne sitting opposite, even Spielberg and Nina, who didn't understand anything, showed an incredible expression when she heard this. What does "Star Wars" mean in North America? This is a question about the culture of the whole nation.

This is even after decades, even in 2021, it will still be the world's number one IP series. "Star Wars" is a symbol of North American cultural symbols and a spiritual pillar for two to three generations to grow up!

With Star Wars George Lucas, he became the richest man in Hollywood. Even when the father of Star Wars retired, Lucasfilm sold more than 5 billion US dollars. Why did Disney take out so much cash to acquire it? The main reason is this big IP.

Compared with this world's largest IP, things like Industrial Light and Magic and "Raiders of the Lost Ark" can only be considered a match.

The old Jewish man looked at his old guy in shock. "George, are you serious?"

He felt that George Lucas was too impulsive. Even if he had watched the videos of this fellow, he was still too young. Age means unstable and his level would fluctuate.

If the Star Wars series is screwed up, this young man will be scolded to death by hundreds of millions of Star Wars fans!

Ignoring the questions of my old friend, George Lucas took a sip of champagne with interest. "Young man, how about you? I believe you will be a god because of "The Joker", and even this video will crush the summer season. But this is not enough. If you want to quickly reach the status of Steven and me, Star Wars is a shortcut for you to prove yourself!"

If it is said that for the Jews who have the best reputation for supporting their younger generations, it is undoubtedly Steven Spielberg, but everyone has overlooked one thing: Spielberg was supported by George Lucas!

The courage of this old Jewish man can be seen. Even if he only met Wayne once, he would dare to let him take over his Star Wars!

"George, I need time to think about it. I already had my own plan!" At this time, even Wayne couldn't keep his calm mind. He didn't grow up in North America and would never know what Star Wars meant! "And, my shooting style..."

"You don't have to worry about style, Wayne. Do you think Star Wars can't adapt to the dark and serious core?"

After he said this, several people around him nodded subconsciously. Star Wars can indeed be suitable for these, provided that the director is confident of making changes!

Faced with the huge temptation, Wayne forced his restless heart. "That's the same sentence, I need to consider, George. After I finish the overseas publicity, I will give you an answer!"

This is not only a huge shortcut, but also a huge sinkhole. Wayne understands that the criticism of "Star Wars" by movie fans is George Lucas' script. Just in terms of director and screenwriter skills, he does have his own shortcomings.

Of course, these cannot conceal Lucas' greatness. If you change to someone to take photos, that's two different things!

Wayne fell into choice difficulties at the cocktail party that day, and even when facing the crowd who congratulated him later, he seemed confused. However, he didn't have time to continue thinking about it after the cocktail party. The busy publicity campaign will start at five o'clock the next morning.

"Ha, it's interesting!" The Warner Bros. Building was brightly lit. In order to wait for the film's results, neither Jeff nor Ceo Kevin attended the premiere.

Jeff Robinoff pointed to the investigation report that was withdrawn. "Kevin, look here, 98% of the audience gave A or A+, but a very small number of c appeared again!"

This happened once last time and once again attracted Jeff's attention. Kevin Tessulhara kept staring at the phone. After hearing him say something, he glanced at him and said expressionlessly:

"This is normal. The people who love Wayne's films until they die, but there are always unsuitable fans who insist on buying tickets to watch the film. These people don't have to worry about them!"

"Dinglinglinglinglinglinglinglingling..."

A phone call sounded, and Kevin Teshura took a look at the time, and it was just past twelve o'clock in the evening. He was silent after answering the phone, and hung up the phone after more than ten seconds.

Jeff looked at his face and asked anxiously: "How is it, what was the first day's box office?"

"The first day's box office was 39.35 million US dollars, and there were 3,538 theaters showing the film in total, with a single box office of more than 11,000 US dollars. He broke the record!"

Kevin Tesuhara leaned on the wide chair, leisurely picked up a collection of cigars, cut it open carefully, and ignited a beautiful mouthful with a blowtorch.

When Jeff heard this number, his fat body trembled violently. "He will definitely break the box office record of R-rated films, it depends on the final number! Maybe it is more than R-rated films..."

"Jeff, tomorrow you urge overseas distribution work, this is our opportunity! I want this video to be released together in all major overseas ticket stores next week!"

It is different from Wayne who goes back to sleep with peace of mind and Kevin Teshura who is graceful smoking a cigar. Sony Columbia's film and television directors Paul Turner and Renney Harlem looked at the fax in front of him and was in a bleak cloud.

"The Legend of the Condor Heroes" invited many celebrities to help the stage, and the publicity also highlighted Sylvester Stallone, but the box office of the film on the first day was only 7.67 million, which obviously did not meet the expectations.

"The box office of more than seven million US dollars is not the end of the day, but what I wonder is that the movie fans I have watched are applauding, why can't the box office be up!" Paul Turner took a fax.

Renney Harlem frowned and was crushed. He had long thought of it. "The Joker's reputation has exploded, both professional reputation and movie fans. I just don't know how their box office performance..."

"Don't think about it, the news just came, the box office on the first day exceeded 30 million US dollars!!"

"He wants to break the record?!"

The two looked at each other and saw despair in each other's eyes. This is no longer a state of competition. Not to mention their "The Legend of the Sun" or other films in May will be crushed by "The Joker".

In this state, such a good reputation as "The Joker" will never open high and close low.

"Bang!" Paul Turner slapped the table hard. "That dark madman is going to kill him! Let's think about how to tell Silvio Berlusconi."

Silvio Berlusconi, the main investor of this film, has another identity, the chairman of Serie A giant AC Milan.

The next morning, when Wayne was still on the plane, the news media in North America were already filled with all kinds of news about "The Joker".

In terms of film critics, the well-known film critic group led by Roger Albert basically gave positive reviews. He has accepted Warner Bros.'s public relations for many years and knows what to say after the film is released and what not to say!

Kenneth Tulan of the Los Angeles Times commented in the column: "The Joker is a grand, grand, dark and serious Gotham drawing, where every movie fan who has watched can find his own shadow!"
Chapter completed!