Chapter 470: Crazy dispute released

The media is hyping up Zhou Shaoming's upcoming "Dolphin Cove Documentary", and the level of public opinion discussion is no less than that of "Shrek 2", which was released this month, and "Doomsday", which was launched by Phoenix Film Company.

By the end of May 2004, the works of major film and television companies began to land in major theaters in North America.

At this moment, it is really unwise for Zhou Shaoming to release such a documentary, but this documentary only exposes the brutal behavior of Japanese fishermen to the world. As for the box office results, no one will care about them.

Zhou Shaoming doesn't care about the box office performance of this documentary at all, because everyone knows that a documentary like this will not be profitable at all.

However, as the boss of a company, Zhou Shaoming is no longer just a director. He cannot consider this documentary only from the director's perspective!

Employees in the company need to eat and be paid. Employees cannot only value you as the boss. If you are a Hollywood blockbuster director, they will help you work voluntarily in the company.

So, when Zhou Shaoming has been planning in his mind, when is the right time to release this documentary? Of course, after it is released in theaters, the box office results of this film will definitely give Zhou Shaoming a headache, but Zhou Shaoming still hopes to choose a time to release it.

This movie, at least don’t make such a big loss!

However, when Zhou Shaoming returned to Los Angeles, the focus of public opinion was so intense that it must have exceeded Zhou Shaoming's imagination.

When Zhou Shaoming faced reporters at the airport, he had determined the release time in his mind. Three days later, Zhou Shaoming would ask the company's post-production team to edit the documentary in three days, and then start the release!

"Can it really be released so soon?" When Zhou Shaoming told the release time of the documentary, reporters couldn't help but ask.

From the perspective of others, it may be too fast. What can be done in just three days? But Zhou Shaoming doesn’t think so. There are too many things that can be done in three days.

This documentary does not require any special effects or background music. It records the whole process of what really happened. It only needs to sequence and edit a large number of shots.

Zhou Shaoming will delete some redundant and meaningless scenes, so that these interesting, exciting and touching scenes will appear in front of people in large numbers.

For such a simple job, Zhou Shaoming believes that with the excellent post-production team of Supernova Entertainment Film and Television Company, the three days will not be very stressful.

When being interviewed by the media in Japan, Zhou Shaoming was not sure about the release date. Indeed, in May, the major film and television companies are preparing for the golden moment of the summer vacation box office war. How dare Zhou Shaoming take out this documentary and compare it with other

video competition

Fox Film and Television Company has been continuously building momentum for "Armageddon". For such a huge film, young people like to watch such films. The main audience in the theater is still young viewers.

Everyone knows that documentaries are boring. Although when Zhou Shaoming was in Japan, he successfully invited major media outlets around the world to expose the massacre of dolphins in Japan, no one could violate this rule. This is the box office performance of documentaries.

It will definitely be horrific and unacceptable.

For a long time, Zhou Shaoming's films have never had very poor box office results. Even the literary and entertainment comedy "Untouchable", which has the worst box office results, still has a box office record of over 100 million.

In this documentary, some people will believe that Zhou Shaoming's box office performance will exceed 100 million. When Zhou Shaoming thinks about such a huge gap in box office performance, there is always a voice in his heart that keeps warning himself, never let his emotions ruin his career.

Maintaining high box office results

Zhou Shaoming is not a god, he is also a human being with flesh and blood, and he has a selfish side in his heart. He constantly reminds himself that Zhou Shaoming cannot feel that he doesn't care about anything. After filming the footage of the massacre of dolphins in Dolphin Bay, he decided to release this documentary without caring about anything.

Jack Lanney, a senior film and television critic, speculates on the upcoming blockbuster "Shrek 2" this month: With this movie having a certain popularity, I believe it will definitely become the highest-grossing movie at the box office this month.

Judging from the promotional footage, this film has more realistic scenes and more gorgeous special effects than the first one. I can’t find the reason why this film is not popular. I can guarantee that this film will have at least 6 hits once it is released.

Ten million box office results recorded

Zhou Shaoming took a deep breath. The box office score was 60 million. Of course, for those who know the movies directed by Zhou Shaoming, it seems that none of the movies had a box office score of less than 50 million.

However, Zhou Shaoming knew in his heart that because too much of him had a system to help him, and he had traveled from the future world, with his own memory, he could probably clearly remember the content and viewing level of previously released movies.

With such conditions, it is very difficult to succeed or not, but this time the documentary is different

It is impossible for Zhou Shaoming to use the dazzling special effects of the past to enhance the viewing effect of the movie, let alone present a passionate and exciting scene to capture the hearts of the audience.

The dullness and boringness of documentaries make it impossible for such films to achieve box office success in the film market. There is only one thing, and that is the value of this kind of film.

It is also because of this value that Zhou Shaoming willingly rushed to Japan to expose this matter. He desperately fought with fishermen, police, gangsters, and the government in the Taiji area to expose this inhumane behavior to the world.

The media's enthusiasm and the audience's curiosity made Zhou Shaoming, who was worried about the documentary's release time, suddenly feel a lot more relaxed!

Facing it bravely, Zhou Shaoming couldn't help but take a deep breath. Yes, maybe if this documentary is compared with the movie "Shrek 2", the box office results will be pitiful. In addition, at the end of this month, Fox Film and Television will launch a

"Doomsday", just from the promotional video, this "Doomsday" seems to be more popular among people, with shocking scenes, frightening special effects, real people are brought to the edge of death

Zhou Shaoming couldn't help but take a deep breath. When he returned to Los Angeles, it was already the 15th of this month. Three days later, on 16.17 and 18th, he asked the company's post-production team to complete the processing.

On the 20th of this month, I went to Japan to shoot on-site and record it in theaters. This was Zhou Shaoming’s sudden decision when he faced reporters at the airport.

Zhou Shaoming even wants to release this documentary in theaters as soon as possible tomorrow, because the movie "Shrek 2" will be released on the 21st of this month, and "Doomsday" will be released on the 28th. This blockbuster has already been released.

Steady hold of the box office results at the end of this month

As director Zhou Shaoming, after watching this movie and the media praising these two movies, Zhou Shaoming sighed coldly. When they were in a Japanese hotel, Zhou Shaoming had some differences with Kerry over the release time of the documentary.

Kerry hoped to release it immediately, but at that time Zhou Shaoming was reluctant because there were so many people following Zhou Shaoming in Zhou Shaoming's Supernova Entertainment Film and Television Company, and Zhou Shaoming had to think about his employees.

Just like when Zhou Shaoming came to Japan to shoot, he always considered the safety of his team members!

The release time has been confirmed. The Dolphin Cove documentary will be released on May 19th. What a delicate time period!

Zhou Shaoming hopes that the new release during the two days on the weekend will help the box office performance of this documentary. From Zhou Shaoming's point of view, if he comes over the weekend for two days from the 21st, Zhou Shaoming already knows very well that the Dolphin Bay

When the documentary is released in theaters, those few who are willing to come even a little will also be attracted by the two movies "Shrek 2" and "Armageddon"

It's just that this time Zhou Shaoming said that the filming time in Japan was too long and he couldn't release it in theaters in advance! It's understandable that Zhou Shaoming was worried when he thought about the documentary shot on the spot being released in theaters.

There may still be people coming to see you in the day, but later on, everyone will be more bored, reading online, and killing time.

Zhou Shaoming was already prepared for the news that it might be removed from theaters in the future!

"Three days! Zhou, what on earth do you want to do? You asked me to negotiate with so many theaters in three days. Before I can negotiate with the theaters, you boasted in front of the media. Three days later, this documentary will be released.

!What if it can’t be released? What about your reputation? When people mention this matter in the future, they will say that you don’t keep your word. Supernova Entertainment Film and Television Company is also a company with no credibility that only brags and never drafts.

"Is that so? Your decision is too rash." When George saw Zhou Shaoming, he couldn't help but remind Zhou Shaoming.

Faced with George's reminder, Zhou Shaoming couldn't help scratching his head and looking a little embarrassed. At this time, Zhou Shaoming knew that he was impulsive, but without the impulse at that time, Zhou Shaoming did not dare to make the decision to release the Dolphin Bay documentary easily.

"Qiao, I know that my behavior is somewhat careless about the consequences. However, since I have already agreed, and I promised it in front of the reporter's camera, in fact, these three days have been because I have been worried about you negotiating with the theater for the release of the film, so

It would have been delayed until it was released, it would be great if it could be released directly today." Zhou Shaoming said, which was rare when talking about official business, he put down his airs and apologized to George.

George snorted and couldn't help but said lightly: "Do you think we open the theater? You can release it whenever you want!" George saw Zhou Shaoming rarely have such a gentle attitude when discussing business with others, and he couldn't help saying: "

Zhou, let me go and agree on the release time with the theater, but you have to tell me why it has to be released three days later? Do you know that next week, which is the 21st of this month, "Shrek 2" will be released

》This movie is about to be released. Don’t you know how many people are optimistic about this movie? On the 28th, “Doomsday”, which is strongly launched by Phoenix Film and Television Company, will also be released. This month, it is basically the competition between these two films.

World, do you think you can have a place with this documentary?"

When Zhou Shaoming heard Qiao's words, he couldn't help frowning and his expression became serious.

George looked at Zhou Shaoming who looked a little angry, and then said: "Even if you are angry, I still have to say that our company's "Hulk 2" movie has been postponed to next month. Why? It goes without saying, since

Why do you still fight when you know it's a losing battle? Aren't you asking for trouble? When the time comes, you will give the media a chance to exaggerate the matter behind your back all day long. This will do a disservice to our company.

Since the impact on your image is very serious, have you ever considered it? I think it would be better to postpone the release of the documentary until you finish filming "The Cove" and then use this documentary to become a kind of promotional film.

Not only has it achieved a publicity effect, we can also say that this documentary is a promotional film we made for the release of the movie "The Bay of Dolphins". It is both a documentary and a promotional film. Who will pay attention to the box office results, let alone anyone?

Do you think it’s bad to speak ill of you with confidence and directly affect the company’s image?”

Zhou Shaoming sat quietly on the chair. Facing George talking endlessly about his inner thoughts, Zhou Shaoming couldn't help but light a cigar and said: "I know, I have considered everything you said."

George looked at Zhou Shaoming's calm look and couldn't help but asked hurriedly: "Then you still dare to say the release time of this documentary so impulsively in front of the media, but" George couldn't help but smile as he said, "We want to

There is still a way to change the time of your release."

Zhou Shaoming took a deep breath from his cigar, looked at George's expression and said: "You want to use the excuse that you only have three days to discuss the release time with the theater, and then delay the release time of this documentary, and then release "The Incredible Hulk 2"

Finally, when everyone thought that I, Zhou Shaoming, did not keep my words and always found excuses to delay the documentary that promised to make this incident public to the world, then as long as we withstood the pressure of entertainment, we released "

Dolphin Bay" film will be released in theaters at the same time as a promotional film. This will not have any negative impact on the company and can also create a publicity effect for the new film. Your plan is really calculated.

"Thorough"

Listening to Zhou Shaoming's words, George couldn't help but smile proudly: "It seems that our Zhou is back and awake."

Zhou Shaoming sighed and looked at George in front of him. George was right. He said it was the best release process for this documentary. This process was also what Zhou Shaoming thought was the most appropriate method before!

However, Zhou Shaoming asked George: "But, do you know? What is the real value of this kind of documentary?"

After listening to Zhou Shaoming's words, George couldn't help frowning. Knowing that Zhou Shaoming had not changed his attention, George glanced at Zhou Shaoming's expression and said, "You and we are a group. We are a company, not a charity. We are more

It's because of the results. How much negative impact will such a documentary without results have on you and the company? Are you just doing things according to your own selfish desires?"

Looking at George's expression and listening to George's words, Zhou Shaoming couldn't help but think of what Kerry said to him in the Japanese hotel! Zhou Shaoming's throat trembled, he cleared his throat and said to George: "Okay, we won't talk about it.

On this topic, I will answer your question directly!"

Zhou Shaoming spoke very seriously: "First, I have considered the release process you mentioned earlier, and I thought so at the time. This process seemed to me the best at the time!"

Zhou Shaoming said, looking at George's surprised expression, he couldn't help but smile: "We are brothers who have worked together for so many years, so it's not surprising that we have the same ideas."

George was a little proud and said haha: "I didn't expect that I started to have the same idea as Zhou."

Zhou Shaoming hesitated for a moment and said to George: "However, when I returned to the United States and saw that the media was so enthusiastic about our documentary, you know better than anyone that this environment is the best opportunity for us to launch the film.

!This is why you asked why it has to be released at this time?"

Zhou Shaoming couldn't help but puff on his cigar as he spoke. After a pause, he continued: "The release of this documentary may be the worst box office performance I have ever had, but compared to other movies, the reputation is better. Judging from the current situation,

From the looks of it, it won’t cause any damage to the image of the company and me. Of course, people may laugh at it. If you look at the movies produced by Director Zhou, the box office results are so poor. It really doesn’t deserve the reputation of a gold medal director in Hollywood. It’s obvious.

Naked slander, the audience is very discerning and will not be fooled by those who viciously hurt me, and most media will not publicize these words, so I have never considered the image damage you mentioned above."

Zhou Shaoming frowned and said: "As for the box office performance, I have considered it. The biggest trouble is that two blockbusters came out this month and have already begun to compete for the summer movie. The consequences of the release at this moment may be even more disastrous than we expected."

, it will also affect the morale of our company to release movies this summer, and it will also give people a reason to slander me, our company, and just like you said, it will give people a reason to talk!"

Listening to Zhou Shaoming's words, George couldn't help asking: "Then you still insist on releasing it!"

Zhou Shaoming's eyes lit up and he said: "Even if there are thousands of reasons that are against us, when we do have something that is the truth in our hands, we, as members of society, have the obligation to put these things into practice without hesitation."

Let everyone know the truth!"

George asked in confusion: "Zhou, what do you want to say?"

When Zhou Shaoming heard George's half-understanding look, he couldn't help but stand up, annihilate the cigar in his hand, and said seriously to George: "The reason why our company can continue to grow is not only the result of our efforts, but also the support provided by this society."

The authority of fair competition provides us with a good environment and allows us to survive in this society better than others. Therefore, we are more obliged to give back to this society and not care about gains and losses. This is why I made the decision in the first place.
Chapter completed!