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Now Nikki Marvin can only think like this. The quality of the film "Shawshank Redemption" is absolutely fine. If it can rely on its professional reputation and public reputation explosion after its release, it may not necessarily be possible to ignore the influence of the film's black material.

In the Sony Columbia conference room, distribution director Paul Turner shook his head, no one knew the opponent better than himself. "Frank, all you think about is the best result. Although Warner Bros. has not released the trailer for "The Joker Back", I can guess that this must be a Wayne Greenber-style horror thriller.

If this young man does not discuss other aspects, his grasp of his own style and type has reached the stage of masters. Once his videos break out, they cannot be regarded as genre films, and they usually take the box office all over. But..."

As soon as the Columbia Distribution Supervisor said, the few people in the house frowned. Now everyone is suspicious that this person will not be scared by Wayne Greenberg's film, right?

"But we don't have a chance..."

Paul Turner smiled and continued: "I have news that Wayne Greenberg has been promoting "Batman" and will sign a formal contract with Warner Bros. In the near future, this "Joker Back" is likely to be just an excessive work by the other party.

As long as they sign the contract, Wayne Greenberg's focus will definitely shift to the preparations for "Batman". The investment in this DC comic-adapted film should not be less than 100 million."

People's energy is limited, and they are the director of a film. Compared with such projects with an investment of over 100 million, the other party's focus will inevitably be tilted.

How much investment is there in "The Joker Returns"? If this is a transitional work, it is relatively certainly not as difficult as "The Joker".

"One hundred million..."

The investment scale of hundreds of millions of yuan has attracted everyone's attention at once. Especially Frank Derabont, as a director, dreams of directing such a big production.

"Why do we have to release one week after The Joker's Resurrection? Can't we move backwards?"

At this time, another Columbia Distribution Office executive sitting in the corner, Peter Simpson said. "Since we all know the appeal of that director, why don't we avoid his films and pin our hopes on these unexpected situations?"

"It's too late!"

Nikki Marvin said helplessly: "Castle Stone Film will never agree to change the schedule. It's not that I haven't communicated. And now, where can I change it? I have carefully looked at this summer schedule.

Starting from the first weekend of the summer season in May, big productions will be released every weekend. Films like "Shawshank Redemption" have no advantage in those popcorn productions. There was no strong competitor in September, which was the most suitable period for us, but..."

The woman pointed to the newspaper on the table, and the meaning was very obvious, she continued:

"What we can be sure of now is that the audience of "The Joker's Return" and "The Shawshank Redemption" are completely different, and Wayne Greenberg will definitely be transferred from the focus of his work by "Batman".

Even if that horror film explodes again, our films should have a certain audience base. Don’t forget that although they are all works by Stephen King, our film fans have much stronger foundations."

These are all facts, and they exist objectively, and there is no element that Nikki Marvin deliberately comforts everyone.

But Paul Turner always feels uncomfortable. He thinks that the best result of "The Shawshank Redemption" is nothing more than "The Legend of the Sun" that can always attract some movie fans to watch with a good reputation.

He thought for a while and said, "She will hold another media preview as soon as possible and invite more critics. We need the film to support word of mouth before it is released to attract more fans to the theater."

Paul Turner has seen this film. As the producer and director said, there is absolutely no problem with the quality, and the professional reputation of the film is absolutely impossible.

If some worries and prejudice are abandoned, "The Shawshank Redemption" can be said to be the most thoughtful and favorite movie he has ever seen in more than a decade.

"Columbia will offer a public relations fee for famous film critics such as Roger Albert, David Denby, Todd McCarthy, and Kenneth Tulane." Paul Turner breathed a sigh of relief.

"I want them to highly recommend this video before and after the film is released, in their own newspaper columns!"

Several people in the conference room nodded. Paul Turner's plan was absolutely fine. Everyone knew that these famous critics had a deep influence on some senior movie fans.

Behind every well-known film critic there is a group of fans who can indeed influence part of the market. If these people can recommend videos together, the market prospects will definitely be much better than they are now.

Producer Nikki Marvin nodded and said, "I will arrange a trial as soon as possible, and I hope that the film will be popular before it is released."

In September, except for the big production of "Shawshank Redemption", there was no film that could make Wayne worried. The one who was most worried was "Forrest Gump", but this film was placed in July by Paramount.

With two months apart, even if the influence of "Gan" is great, it should not last until September.

This white moonlight in the hearts of most white people in North America has indeed caused a great social impact. This film also leaves countless scenes that touch movie fans, even if someone will talk about it in more than 20 years.

People from other places may not be able to understand, but Wayne, who has lived here for more than 20 years, can think clearly about many of the doubts about watching this movie before. If he asked him to summarize the core of this movie, it would be:

‘Conservatism always represents the development needs of North American productivity, always represents the direction of advanced North American culture, and always represents the fundamental interests of most people in North America!’

That's why Wayne intentionally avoided this movie, the white moonlight in the hearts of most people in North America.

As for "The Shawshank Redemption", he really didn't take it seriously. Perhaps through the evolution of time, this film will gain a higher reputation for the whole people, but it will not be able to achieve great results if it is re-released 10,000 times in the theater market.

After the Oscars, Sony Colombia has done this with people's sympathy, but just like when it was first released, its results are still very unsatisfactory.

This is a kind of video that is destined to rely on videotapes and peripherals, and spend time to slowly make profits.

"Wayne, when will the first trailer of "The Joker Returns" be available?" asked Thomas Mendes, director of distribution at Warner Bros., "We have released the release date and the subsequent promotional plan will be launched soon."

Several people sat in the conference room of Warner Building, waiting for the launch of Batman signing conference. Wayne said without any hesitation: "I will cut it out with Zach as soon as possible, and it will be handed over to the distribution department within three days."

Seeing the reporters lined up and walked into the conference room, Thomas Mendes nodded, not continuing the topic.

As the conference room was slowly filled, Wayne stood up and signed a contract with the new Warner Bros. Ceo Jeff Robinoff on the spot, and also raised it for the reporter to take photos.

He has experienced this process many times, and basically every time it is similar. After the reporters took photos, the new project launch conference will officially begin.

"Mr. Tim Burton!" No one expected that a female reporter's first question was not asked by Wayne, but instead pointed the gun at the producer.

"We all know that you were the first director of Batman film and television. Can you talk about why you were a producer this time?"

The Gothic director smiled and said to the microphone: "It was Wayne who brought me here! I originally intended to make another "Batman", but Wayne also wanted to direct Bruce Wayne himself. Perhaps their fate can be seen from the name!"

Speaking of this, he turned his head and looked at Wayne, and there was also a burst of kind laughter in the conference room. When he saw the young director spread his hands at him, he continued:

"Since both Brue and Wayne-Greenburg are both called Wayne, it means that director Greenberg is ready to bring himself to the screen. I believe he will do better than me! His production style is naturally suitable for "Batman", and I have more experience with this role, so he pulled me over."

Everyone gave Tim Burton a burst of applause, and then a reporter continued to ask: "Tim, you still have "Edwood" in your hand to produce, and Wayne is still producing "The Joker's Return". Will this affect the progress of the project "Batman"? When will this project start shooting?"

This is also the most concerned issue for everyone. The two alternative directors who have proven themselves in Hollywood will not be an obstacle to new projects, whether they are shooting styles or market results.

But after all, both of them still have jobs. At what time will "Batman" be launched and will it be affected by its current work?

"The film will start preparing soon. The "Edwood" in my hand has been basically completed. Wayne will complete the work as soon as possible, and then prepare for this superhero together!" Tim Burton said happily.

"Director Greenberg, it is reported that the production cost of the new version of "Batman" is as high as hundreds of millions of dollars. For the first time taking over such a blockbuster, are you worried about the box office performance of the film?"

This time the reporter directed the topic to Wayne. After all, no matter what, he had never filmed such a project.

"I can answer this question for Director Greenberg." Tim Burton said directly to the microphone before Wayne thought about how to answer it: "I think this is the least worrying aspect for the movie box office and profitability! The name Wayne Greenberg represents success."