Chapter 239 is released! [Thanks to everyone for your votes]

Rejected Zeng Li's request for a final duel.

Chen An set off directly.

Although Han Sanping arranged for the movies to be released almost at the same time, only two weeks apart, Chen An could only come back when the movies were released.

After all, the main box office is not domestic.

If it is the Marvel series of later generations, it can also focus on the domestic market.

When Chen An landed in Hollywood, the film was about to be released on June 20th.

Only one week left.

The hot season begins in May.

"X2", also known as "X-Men 2", was released on May nd and grossed million US dollars at the domestic box office within one month of its release!

It is expected that the global box office will reach 400 million US dollars!

The next film to arrive on the battlefield is "The Matrix 2", which will be released on May th, the day after it is exhibited in Cannes!
With a domestic box office of 2.3 million US dollars, according to word-of-mouth overseas box office and global box office forecasts, it will surpass "X-Men 2"!
As expected, the other party should take the third place in the annual box office.

The next movie to be released is "Bruce Almighty" on May 1.7rd. The masterpiece by famous comedy master Jim Carrey earned million US dollars at the box office in its first week. After more than three weeks of release, it has already earned million US dollars at the domestic box office. It won't be long before it will exceed million US dollars!

It is also one of the top ten works in the global box office list of the year!

After that, Disney's masterpieces also rushed into the battlefield one after another, and the world-famous "Finding Nemo" came into being!
It was released on May 1.7th and has topped the weekly box office charts for two weeks, taking in US$ million at the domestic box office!
This is also the second best of the year!

Chen An took a look at the report and sighed for those small and medium-budget films: "What a sin~"

As for the movie "2 Fast Furious" which was released in June and had good box office, Chen An did not take it seriously.

Today this series is just a small Karami and not worth mentioning.

As for the film released at the same time as Chen An’s "Batman Begins", there was also Li An’s masterpiece "The Hulk".

Warner finally picked the right time!

Moreover, Chen An didn't take some of the works that were released before seriously. Batman, as an IP movie, is different from the movies Chen An had shot before.

There is a fixed base of moviegoers, and what Chen An needs to do is to expand the moviegoer base based on these people!
"Chen, what do you think of this schedule? Because Sony's Spider-Man was a huge success, Marvel and Universal have collaborated to launch the Hulk project. The company saw that the Cannes screening was very successful, so they decided to schedule it directly!"

Jerry asked in Warner's office.

"I think it's pretty good. It can't be said to be much better. The previous movies were not simple. I just want to see how the superhero movie shot by my fellow countryman from China is."

Chen An would definitely raise a hundred hands to agree.

Li An's movie was a huge flop. You know how much money was spent on its publicity and distribution. It only grossed 80 million US dollars in the first week and ultimately 130 million US dollars in North America. All the investment and distribution costs were wasted.

He was knocked out of Hollywood and made a comeback with Brokeback Mountain.

We are all from China, so just consider it as doing a favor for a buddy. The result will be the same with or without me, so don't blame me for being ruthless.

Unlike Nolan's Batman in his previous life, Chen An spent a lot of money on the promotion of Batman in this life. The previous theft caused heated discussions, the Cannes screening was a great success, and he had just won the Palme d'Or.

It is definitely not comparable to the original box office.

"Chen, this time the movie is almost released simultaneously around the world. The Cannes screening has been linked to the European distribution, and China is also going smoothly because of your directing. I hope Bruce Wayne can be revived in our hands this time!"

The movie is about to be released, Jerry said a little excitedly.

This work is the happiest thing I’ve done while working with Chen An so far.

Chen An nodded, thinking that this movie would definitely make it into the top ten of the annual box office list.

Just when Chen An started to participate in some publicity, James Wan, who had come to him before, came back. "Director Chen An, the film has been shot. I was responsible for the post-production and spent money on fine editing. I finally finished it when I heard you were back."

He was not the only one who came. There was also a white man who came with him, carrying the film in a professional box.

"Your friend?" Chen An asked the person next to him.

"This is my friend, and the lead actor in the movie, Leigh Whannell," James Wan quickly introduced.

No wonder he looks so familiar, Chen An said secretly in his heart, but he still greeted the other party just to get to know him.

"Let's go. The company happens to have a screening room. Let me see what the finished film looks like." After saying that, Chen An stood up and took the other party to the screening room.

As for the film, it was naturally carried by two people.

In this way, the first film of the "Saw Series", the largest and most well-known IP of Lionsgate, was screened in Chen An's company.

James Wan is indeed a genius horror master, and with more financial support, the production is even better.

"Yes, it's right to teach you." After reading it, Chen An couldn't help but nodded and said.

Watching this thing in a dark room really creates a great atmosphere. I have watched it more than once and every time I watch it again, I still can't stop getting goose bumps and my hair stands on end!

It got better after turning on the light.

"Director Wen, I'll just call you that. The movie is great, and it's a good choice to let you shoot it. I'll have someone contact Lionsgate to distribute it, as they're good at this."

Chen An patted the other person on the shoulder and said, "Young man, you did a good job and you are a good hand. I will give you a raise next time!"
"And if the movie is successful, you will be a huge part of it."

"Thank you for the compliment, Director Chen. You gave me this opportunity and your script is excellent."

James Wan was so frightened by Chen An's sudden promise that he felt embarrassed.

"But my movie is about to be released, so you need to wait for news."

"Is it Batman Begins? I've seen the promotion."

"That's right. I'll give you two movie tickets so you can take your friends to see the movie. You've worked hard during this period."

Chen An said with a smile, looking considerate of his employees.

Although he was very stingy and only offered two movie tickets, James Wan still happily agreed.

After packing up the films, Chen An asked his employees to keep them safe and put them in the safe. The two chatted for a while and became happier and happier. James Wan already had an idea for the second part and wanted to try writing it and ask Chen An for his advice when the time comes.

What a great tool, what a great employee!

Chen An agreed without thinking, and said that if the script was good, he would increase your salary.

Regardless of whether the script was written by the other party or how it is written, the copyright belongs to you.

Although the film premiered in Cannes, Warner once again held a screening in Hollywood.

Many celebrities were invited to support.

Chen An also called James Wan over. There were still two movie tickets left, and this opportunity was rare. The other party agreed without thinking.

"See these people who are being praised by everyone? You have great talent and this day will come for you too."

A good boss should be able to make big promises at the right time. James Wan looked curious and envious, and Chen An encouraged him with a smile.

"Batman Begins", which Chen An had high hopes for, has officially been released in North America!

(End of this chapter)