screenwriter mystery

Chapter 375 The Sequel Failed
In the next few days, as word of mouth brewed, "The Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows" continued to decline.

The box office results of just over 1000 million in the second week made many theaters that had been waiting and watching directly give up the screening of the movie.

As a result of this approach, the unsatisfactory box office of "The Witch 2" once again showed a sharp decline, directly cutting nearly half of the box office.

Theater owners would rather earn less, but they will never do business that loses money.

Obviously, the market has become a consensus that the box office of "The Witch 2" is bad. Under such circumstances, they are naturally unwilling to continue to invest in this movie.

Next, the ending of "The Witch 2" can be expected.

As a sequel to Hollywood's loss-making film, as a film producer, Universal will inevitably usher in a change.

After all, in terms of production cost, "The Witch 2" continues the style of the previous work, which is not high, but if the copyright purchase fee in the early stage and the subsequent publicity are added, then "The Witch 2" can at least be called a medium-sized film. The investment in the film, such an investment loss.

No matter who it is placed on, it is enough to hurt the flesh for a while.

……

Of course, the box office failure of "The Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows" is something Universal has to consider.

For Zhao Yuan, after the copyright of the film is sold, it has little to do with him.

Most of the media and film critics' artillery fire was also aimed at the screenwriter and director.

Even if his name is mentioned once or twice, it is just a condemnation of his failure as a producer.

To be honest, the longer he stays in Hollywood, the more irrelevant these kinds of remarks are to Zhao Yuan.

Los Angeles, Beverly Hills.

A lively party is going on.

"Come on, come on, who is it this time?"

In Beverly Hills, the reporters who received the news crowded together, watched the luxury cars driving into the villa, and quickly picked up the camera in their hands to take pictures.

Click, click!
Accompanied by a rush of shutters, the luxury car drove into Beverly Hills without a trace.

If possible, these reporters who were guarding outside naturally hoped to follow the owner of the luxury car into the villa and take more useful photos.

However, looking at the eyes of the patrolling security guards around the villa, seeing their complete equipment and strong muscles, several thin reporters had to swallow their saliva, gave up this unrealistic idea, and turned to Watch the results of this shoot.

"Let's see who it is?"

"A little fuzzy..."

"Damn driver, he blocked my camera."

"Haha, I caught it. It's Tom Cruise. I didn't expect him to come to Alan Zhao's party."

Hearing that a reporter had taken a key photo, several reporters who returned in vain couldn't help curling their lips, with a bit of unwillingness on their faces.

"Speaking of it, isn't it just a simple party? Why do so many Hollywood superstars come to Beverly Hills? Does Alan Zhao really have such a great charm?"

Having said that, the reporter who spoke had a hint of jealousy in his tone that he didn't even notice.

After all, the current situation is simply unbalanced to the extreme.

Some people can spend a lot of money to live in Beverly Hills, enjoying the party food and beauties, but they can only shrink under the Beverly Hills, fighting to the death to take a photo of the guests who came to the party.

Of course, if there is no change in future general elections.

Perhaps, a certain president will use his own answer to give the reporter's answer.

"Because, this is life."

Of course, although there is no "word of wisdom" from the great president right now to wake up these reporters.

However, there are still sober reporters who said: "If you have Alan Zhao's box office appeal, Hollywood will also flock to you. At present, he is the most profitable director in Hollywood. It is said that Warner has already released a word and intends to invite him. To form Warner's Justice League universe."

Warner invited Zhao Yuan to take over the news of the "Green Lantern" movie, although he did not get an accurate reply.

However, this does not prevent Warner from using this to create momentum for the new movie.

After all, this is just an intention. In Hollywood, this method of inviting speculation in the early stage has a long history.

Even if Zhao Yuan rejects the invitation in the end, Warner will not lose any more.

Of course, from Warner's point of view, they are actually quite willing to facilitate this cooperation.

Nolan has made it clear that "Batman 3" will be the final work of the series, and after losing Nolan's call, facing the menacing Marvel, Warner desperately wants a new chess player To form Warner's own superhero movie.

At the box office, Zhao Yuan has already proven his ability.

At the same time, he has also dabbled in superhero themes.

The combination of the two undoubtedly makes him one of the most favorite candidates for Warner's Justice League universe.

It's a pity, compared to Warner's enthusiastic offensive, Zhao Yuan, who is the invited party, has always shown a cold attitude.

It seems that Warner is not too interested in the Justice League project in his hands.

If Zhao Yuan knew Warner's thoughts, he would definitely tell them.

He's not completely out of ideas for Justice League, and it's a shame there's a huge problem in the project of forming the Justice League Cinematic Universe that's holding the movie itself back.

That's Warner himself.

Don't look at Warner's eagerness for talents when inviting people now, but once the filming starts, Warner's interference in the film itself will be immediately apparent.

For Zhao Yuan, he shoots movies in Hollywood in order to enjoy life.

It's not to make myself unhappy, so instead of participating in Warner's film project, I might as well continue to shoot simple and easily profitable 'pseudo-documentary' films to feel free.

In addition, the most important point is.

He is really not interested in the movie "Green Lantern".

……

"Congratulations, Zhao."

Beverly Hills, at the party.

Holding a glass of wine, Ron Meyer congratulated Zhao Yuan, the host of the party.

"Thank you."

After lightly touching him with a wine glass, Ron Meyer turned his head to look at the spacious yard of Zhao Yuan's new home and the lively pool party not far away. Even as the vice president of Universal, he couldn't help flashing a hint of envy in his eyes.

Beverly Hills is a symbol of wealth in Hollywood.

Although he is the vice president of Universal, it doesn't mean that he has enough wealth to live here.

After all, the price of tens of millions, even for Hollywood executives, is not money that can be easily given away.

(End of this chapter)