The weather at the end of September was no longer as hot as before. Sitting by the window in the restaurant, Duke withdrew his gaze from the passersby outside and looked across the table. Charlize Theron's blonde hair seemed freshly dyed, even more striking than the last time he saw her. Beneath ...
2024-10-03 16:54:35 +0000 UTC View PostThe Bentley smoothly stopped in front of a seaside villa in the Newport Beach area. Duke unbuckled his seatbelt and grabbed a bottle of champagne from the back seat, a gift for the occasion. He had chosen the most common party present, not the two items Sofia had sarcastically suggested.
G...
The Pentagon's generosity saved the production team a lot of money, especially for several large outdoor explosion scenes. The White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico was the perfect location for these, allowing the team to blow things up without worrying about environmental activists causing pro...
2024-10-03 16:49:53 +0000 UTC View Post"When does my audition start?"
As he just started the car, Scarlett's voice came from the side, "I've been waiting for a long time."
"There's still some time, I think." Duke turned the steering wheel and drove onto the main road. "Someone will notify your mother when the time comes....
"Smith, in front of you is an alien that has invaded Earth and just killed your comrade."
Sitting behind the monitor, after Will Smith performed a scene, Duke furrowed his brow. This future superstar's acting was indeed lacking. "The alien is captured; please show the appropriate emotions....
"Lieutenant Colonel, regarding the ending of the script..."
Duke closed the script handed to him by Lieutenant Colonel Lenho and stood up, reinforcing his tone, "The one who destroys the alien spacecraft's weapons must be a civilian, not the president or someone from the military!"
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"Getting out of California,to blow up the whole of America!"
Starting the next day, Warner Bros. and Fox's media began an extensive promotional campaign for *Independence Day*, with a slogan shouted by Fox Television quickly becoming one of the popular phrases in North America.
"The...
"Hey, Duke."
A familiar voice called out from beside him. Duke turned his head to see a little girl, about ten years old, dressed in a blue dress with polka dots. Her beautiful golden hair was neatly tied back, and her eyes were strikingly different colors—one blue and one green. Her flu...
"I won't change my style, yes! It's all about explosions, more explosions!"
As the press conference was nearing its end, Duke answered several media inquiries about the theme of his new movie. His response was simple yet powerful: "Next summer, you'll see unprecedented explosion scenes; t...
"Tom, what do you think of these two roles?"
Sitting in the guest room of the Cruise mansion, Pat Kingsley didn't touch the coffee that Nicole Kidman had brought. "Fox also hopes that a box office draw like you will appear in *Independence Day*."
"One of them is a Black character,"...
As the cost of a movie rises to a certain point, production companies become exceptionally cautious in their reviews and investments. Although James Cameron's two major works truly ushered in the 100 million dollar production era in Hollywood, the huge investment called for by Duke for *Independe...
2024-10-03 16:30:05 +0000 UTC View PostGetting the profit share from The Rock* in North America as quickly as possible is not easy. According to the contract signed between Duke and Warner Bros., the latter will settle within six months after the film leaves theaters. Compared to the situation with 20th Century Fox, which had to make ...
2024-10-03 16:27:28 +0000 UTC View PostWhile Duke was relaxing on vacation, Nancy Josephson frequently contacted high-level executives from numerous companies such as Warner Bros. and 20th Century Fox, pushing hard for the progress of new film projects. The success of *The Rock* and the potential profit-sharing from it gave her endles...
2024-10-03 16:22:56 +0000 UTC View Post"I feel like I'm flying in the sky!"
In the back seat of the Bentley, Charlize was obviously a bit excited. She leaned closer to Duke, her breath reeking of alcohol. "This feeling is amazing! It can make you forget all your stress and worries."
Duke slightly turned his head to av...
There is no denying that Nancy Josephson a utilitarian and a highly professional agent.
Although the earnings from "The Rock" haven't come in yet, Nancy has already seen Duke as a future superstar and gold mine. She can tell that, like all successful people in the industry, Duke is not av...
As night fell, a black Bentley drove into Malibu. The driver didn't head into the city but continued north to a famous private club.
"Two consecutive films have grossed over $100 million at the North American box office. Duke Rosenberg has created a miracle..."
In the back seat, Nan...
The box office of a film is not only determined by the quality and promotional factors but also deeply affected by external factors. The most typical example is the origin of the film. For instance, films from Europe and Asia may have good quality and promotion, but in 99% of cases, North America...
2024-10-03 15:45:27 +0000 UTC View PostThe summer movie season, lasting from May to July, is the most important period for films in North America. During this time, there are numerous films vying for high commercial returns, with more than five films released almost every weekend, of which about two typically have competitive box offi...
2024-10-03 15:42:37 +0000 UTC View PostIt was Monday morning, the start of a new workweek. This should have been a lively time, especially for a film company. If the movie released the previous week was a hit, the entire company would be filled with laughter and joy. But at the weekly meeting in the Fox Tower, the atmosphere was heavy...
2024-10-03 15:40:01 +0000 UTC View PostIf he had followed his previous habits and way of thinking, Duke would have had to be humble and cautious when faced with such questions. He would need to praise his competitors a bit, then slightly criticize himself and *The Rock*. Otherwise, it would have invited criticism.
However, havi...
Sitting in their respective chairs, Duke and the others were all staring at the television in the lounge. It was an entertainment program from NBC Los Angeles, showing footage from an interview conducted earlier that morning.
On the screen, a handsome, dashing face was smiling with its sig...
Beverly Hills, the famous enclave of wealthy celebrities in North America, is home to the Cruise estate, perched on the southern slope of the mountains. This is the residence of Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise, who is on the verge of becoming a megastar, and it is also the focal point of the papar...
2024-10-03 15:35:36 +0000 UTC View PostThe Warner Brothers office floor was bustling with activity. Even though he had just returned from San Francisco to Burbank in the early morning hours, Charles Roven was full of energy. He held the latest statistical data in his hand and quickly walked to Jeff Robinov's office. After a soft knock...
2024-10-03 15:34:13 +0000 UTC View Post
The runtime of "The Rock" is noticeably shorter, and as Anna and Irene walked out of the theater, the screening of "Interview with the Vampire" was still going on.
"Hello, I'm a movie consultant from TPPCZ."
As soon as they reached the theater's lobby, a young man stopped them. ...
A girl unfolded the poster in her hand and held it up in front of several companions. "He is definitely the coolest and most charismatic old man in all of Hollywood!"
"Irene, how many times have you repeated this?"
A black-haired girl pouted in dissatisfaction, signaling the other f...
Amidst the intense explosions and action scenes, moments of dry humor timely relieve the audience's nerves, which are likely to snap at any moment. Applause erupts for what seems like the hundredth time on Devil's Island as the film finally approaches its climax.
"Hurry up, hurry up!"
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According to the organizer's requirements, Sarah temporarily handed over her photography and video equipment and entered the screening area with her cameraman. Perhaps due to her connection with the *Los Angeles Times*, their seats were quite good, located near a round table in the front row. Bef...
2024-10-03 15:15:53 +0000 UTC View PostUnder the glow of the setting sun, the cool sea breeze swept across Devil's Island, dispelling the remaining heat of the afternoon. The once bustling tourists were nowhere to be seen, replaced by numerous men and women in elegant attire, along with the indispensable reporters holding cameras.
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"You are one of the most talented young directors I've seen," Roger Ebert said, sitting at a table facing Duke, resembling a wise teacher guiding a student with potential but lacking experience. "You have a unique approach to capturing visuals, logical editing, and camera techniques..."
He...
Halfway through the film, Roger Ebert had developed a clear impression of "The Rock." Aside from maintaining a fast-paced and thrilling atmosphere, the film had distinct characteristics that "Speed" lacked—an elaborate and intricate use of cinematography and color!
Few films manage to el...