December 4.
"Harry Potter" crew in London, England, held a grand global premiere ceremony.
On the day of the premiere, even if Zhuke didn't show up, the popularity of the scene was also enthusiastic.
Famous actors and actresses from the three British Islands, and even veteran actors who do not often attend the activities, are also on the scene. For a moment, the whole premiere was full of stars.
J. K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, is also on the scene.
Her arrival caused many fans to scream.
At present, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone" and "Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets", as the first and second novels of the series, have set off a storm of fantasy magic in the market with the promotion of Jin Shuguang entertainment group.
Live action movies haven't been shown yet, and books are very popular!
Even though the popularity of book sales is definitely far less than that of movies after the release, Zhuke's efforts are not small.
More than a few publicity funds have been spent.
As of December 2020, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone" has been on sale for 19 months, with 12 million copies sold worldwide;
Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets, which has been on sale for 13 months, has sold 10.3 million copies worldwide;
The first and second books in the whole series have sold more than 22 million copies. This data, enough to make it famous, included in the best seller list.
Especially in the British Isles, J. K. Rowling, as a book author, now has a great reputation.
Of course, the biggest beneficiary is Zhuke.
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone" book, the unit price is $19.50;
"Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets" book, the unit price is 28 dollars;
In other words, book sales alone have generated more than $500 million in revenue.
In just over a year, Zhuke's Jin Shuguang publishing has received a revenue of 290 million US dollars, with a net profit of more than 150 million US dollars.
Jin Shuguang has made a big profit in publishing!
The whole publishing industry is going to be jealous!
"Is that still the revenue of the" Harry Potter "live action movie? My God, once the live action movie is released, I can't imagine how much they can earn! " Billy king, President of Random House, said in an interview with the media.
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December 8.
Friday.
Soon after the successful Premiere of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone, it was officially released throughout the UK on this day.
On the opening day, 620 cinemas were opened.
"Yes
"I can't imagine that Wald pictures has such a strong distribution capacity in the British film market now."
"The number of open picture theaters is as high as 620, which can't be compared with the American film market, but in the UK, it already accounts for more than 35% of the film production on that day."
Many movies marvel at it!
There is no way. Britain is an island country after all. Its film market is so small.
Paramount Pictures.
Sherry Lansing, the president, once again gave instructions to Jordan, the vice president.
"Keep a close eye on the UK premiere of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone!"
She knows that once the film "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone" has made outstanding box office results in the British film market, it will certainly affect the film market in the United States in the near future, and greatly affect the film layout of the American film market.
"They are gambling!"
Sherry Lansing, the president, said: "if the box office performance of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone film in the British film market fails to meet expectations, or even fails, then the number of more than 1920 North American cinemas determined by Wald pictures is bound to be reduced."
"But once it's successful..."
"Then our interests will be greatly damaged."
At this moment, Shirley Lansing is deliberately bad, even want to play a trick.
But, she can't!
First, the British film market is not the domestic market of the United States after all. Paramount, as one of the six largest Hollywood companies, will weaken its strength and influence when fighting overseas;
Secondly, Zhuke is not easy to be provoked!
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Paramount is following the premiere of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone in the UK. Similarly, Universal Pictures, Sony Columbus, Warner, 20th century fox, Disney and other film companies are also following its box office.
Touchstone film, DreamWorks film, Timon entertainment, craftsman entertainment
These film companies are also on the sidelines.
"Man, the Christmas schedule has been Hollywood's six largest private plots for generations!"
"Up to now, the rising stars who want to challenge the hegemony of the big six in this period have emerged one after another, but all of them have been defeated. Is he going to make it, chuck Wald? "
Many people can't help but ask this question in their hearts.
Someone is looking forward to it.
Similarly, someone is waiting to see a joke.
There will never be a shortage of people with "bad heart" and "evil heart" in the world. Such people can never see others better than him.
"Wait till you die!"
"Hollywood's big six, like emperors, dominate the entire film market."
"Yes, even in this Christmas season, Warner company killed itself because of internal struggle and took the lead in getting out. But the other six Hollywood companies are not good bullies."
"Ha ha, Wald pictures wants to be the first time. It's hard to say that this time it's going to break its head!"
Shea, the boss of the new line film company, more than once sneered at Zhuke himself and Wald film behind his back.
"Look, have a good look!"
"This Christmas season is the beginning of the decline of Wald films," Shea said
As for Wald film's brilliant achievements before, he consciously ignored them.
Especially Spiderman, which was released not long ago.
So far, spider man, which has been released for more than three months, has made more than 320 million US dollars at the box office in North America, and the cumulative box office in the world is as high as 810 million. Even if the final box office does not exceed $900 million, this achievement is good enough to make many movies crazy.
Shea, of course, was upset.
"Hum!"
"Next year! Tomorrow, when my Lord of the rings movie comes out, I will see who will say that I am not as good as that damned Junker. "
To tell you the truth, there is no contradiction between Zhuke and Shea. When they talk face to face, they also talk and laugh. However, Shea just can't stand Zhuke's high spirits.
The next day.
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone" British box office results, the entire British film industry, completely exploded.
Hollywood's major film companies have also been shocked and lost their voice.
The box office is booming!
"The first watch" is presented.