"Magnificent!"
A 30-year-old man, after watching the premiere of "300," was interviewed by a reporter from WB TV, a subsidiary of Golden Dawn, at the exit of the cinema.
"Could you briefly introduce yourself?"
Vinson King Davis, he is the ace program host of WB TV's entertainment channel.
"Oh, you're Vinson King, I've watched your shows."
The audience member laughed, "My name is Lida, Lida Chomiller! I'm a lawyer in Los Angeles."
"You just finished watching '300.' How did you feel about the movie?"
Reporter Vinson King asked.
"Great! I'd say it was magnificent! In the market of recent years, it's definitely an excellent epic blockbuster. Hmm, I feel it can be compared to 'Braveheart.' No, in terms of visual control, director Zack Snyder did an especially outstanding job, integrating live actors and the animated world to create a magnificent epic war scene!" Lawyer Lida spoke eloquently.
"Oh... would you recommend it to your friends and family?" the reporter asked again.
"Of course!"
Lida answered very straightforwardly.
In the time that followed, reporter Vinson King successively interviewed many more moviegoers.
"Wow~ are you asking me?"
A plump housewife was unusually excited when facing the interview: "'300' is really manly, yes, it's practically overflowing with hormones!"
Reporter Vinson King: "..."
The housewife continued, "When I saw King Leonidas appear, those steel-like muscles, they made my eyes dizzy, so masculine. And when one Spartan warrior after another stripped off their shirts, fighting bare-chested with only red briefs, the scene was even more impactful, I couldn't control myself at that moment!"
At this moment, Vinson King was also very depressed.
What is all this about?
I'm asking you how the movie was,
But what are you talking about?
Clearly, this housewife's mind was filled with red briefs, muscular men, and powerful objects below the waist... "Who is this person?" Reporter Vinson King was utterly speechless.
Not long after.
Vinson King interviewed another group of people, three high school students who came to watch the movie together.
Young man A: "This is the best R-rated movie I've ever seen."
Young man B: "'The Matrix' and '300' are both R-rated movies, and both have plenty of bloody scenes. I've seen both, and if you ask me which is better, I honestly can't conclude. Both movies are excellent."
Young man C: "An era full of passion, full of bravery, and full of heroes—these words are far from enough to express my love for that period. The clashing of swords and armor has long been buried in the yellow earth, and the faces of the past can only be found in the fragmented statues, distant memories. However, heroes live forever, passion lives forever, and blood lives forever! I think the movie '300' is perfectly apt."
Reporter Vinson King interviewed more than twenty audience members in succession. After organizing the material, he and the cameraman quickly left the cinema.
"Faster, faster!"
Reporter Vinson King urged, "George, we must rush back to the TV station by 10 o'clock. The noon program is about to air, and this is very important material."
The cameraman nodded repeatedly.
As an employee of WB, he understood the importance the higher-ups placed on "300." The publicity work absolutely could not fall behind…
At noon.
Vinson King aired several interview videos from that morning during his midday entertainment program.
"Viewers in front of the television, from the interviews, we can see that '300' is indeed a well-produced, grand, and epic blockbuster. The film successfully recreates the Battle of Thermopylae from over 2400 years ago."
"King Leonidas led 300 Spartan warriors, and despite all the allied forces retreating, he resolutely chose to hold his ground, single-handedly resisting hundreds of thousands of Greek soldiers. What kind of spirit is this, to face death unflinchingly?"
"Honor is my life!"
"Although the film ends with King Leonidas's entire army being annihilated, the spirit of Spartan's courageous resistance lives on forever!"
"At the end of the program, let's insert the box office results."
"Box office data just received from Rita Accounting Firm."
"As of 12 noon, the film '300' has earned 5.72 million US dollars at the box office, surpassing 'The Matrix's' 5.03 million US dollars, currently ranking first in the North American daily box office chart."
At this moment, in the office of Barry Meyer, Vice President of Warner Bros. Entertainment, his face was clouded with uncertainty.
He was furious!
"Damn Page Pictures, and that abominable '300'!"
With Warner Bros. Pictures President Chiora nearing retirement, Barry Meyer, as Vice President and a strong contender for the next Warner Bros. Pictures President, had personally discovered a blockbuster like "The Matrix." This should have been a moment to enjoy flowers, applause, and praise, but the sudden appearance of "Sparta" had ruined this "perfection."
"The movie 'The Matrix' is not a small-budget film like 'Message in a Bottle.'"
"The movie 'Message in a Bottle' already lost to Page Pictures' 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' during the Valentine's Day slot. If 'The Matrix' loses to '300' again in the April slot, then does Warner still want to keep its face as one of the Big Six?!"
"Cannot lose!"
Thinking of this, Barry Meyer stormed out of his office and headed straight for the office area where the publicity and media departments were located.
"I have only one demand!"
"Show me our strength, suppress 'Sparta' for me. The champion of today's North American box office chart must be us, and only us, understand?!"
Immediately, everyone present nodded and clenched their fists.
The face of the Big Six cannot be lost again and again!
At the same time.
Page Pictures.
Kyle personally took charge, with President Bill McNichols directing, responsible for the premiere day work of "Sparta."
"I believe everyone knows that I, Bill McNichols, was once the CEO of 20th Century Fox. In terms of understanding the Hollywood Big Six, I dare say I understand it immensely."
Mr.Bill scanned the crowd and said loudly, "Currently, our box office is higher than Warner's. So next, Warner will definitely use various methods to suppress us in order to beat us. I tell you, don't be afraid!"
"Their methods are nothing but the old tricks!"
"As long as you do as I say, then even if it's Warner, we can defeat them!"
"Guys, don't forget, 'The Matrix' is in its second weekend, while our '300' is in its first weekend, on the premiere day of its nationwide release. What do we have to worry about?"
"Today, we will surely win!"
After a passionate speech, whether it was useful or not, at least everyone present was invigorated as if they had been injected with chicken blood after hearing it.
Who wouldn't want to beat Warner for a second time?!
Kyle stood up and also gave a speech.
"I'll just say one thing: if we beat Warner, this month's bonus will be doubled!"
Boom!!!
If Mr.Bill's words ignited everyone's defiant spirit, then Kyle's bonus incentive completely maximized everyone's fighting spirit.
Money, sometimes, is more effective than anything else!
The next morning.
The box office data for April 6th was released.
"300" achieved a first-day box office of 23 million US dollars, taking the number one spot on the daily box office chart!