Domination in America, Starting from being a Boxing Champion-Chapter 736 - 533: Rust and Bone Premiere

"Rust and Bone" grossed 7.38 million Euros in its second week of release in France, and the film was also released in other regions. freeωebnovēl.c૦m

In North America, due to previous media hype about Link's award-winning news, it was revealed that the film contains full nudity from Link and passionate scenes with Marion Cotillard.

This led to "Rust and Bone" gaining huge popularity before its release, becoming one of the most anticipated films of the summer season.

On May 20, "Rust and Bone" had a limited release in six theaters in North America, grossing $828,000 over three days, with an average box office per theater reaching $46,000, making it the highest-grossing R-rated movie per theater in the summer.

During the limited release, the film also received very positive reviews, with more than ten media outlets giving it a score of 8.5 or higher, a 74% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with 32 in favor and 9 against.

Link's passionate scenes with Marion Cotillard were also considered to be the sexiest and hottest footage of the year.

Link was once again named "The Sexiest Actor of the Year" by "Vanity Fair" for his strong and sexy body.

Five days after the limited release, "Rust and Bone" started showing in 2,339 theaters across North America, with an opening weekend box office of $38.55 million, ranking third, behind "Fast & Furious 6" and "The Hangover Part 3," which were released at the same time.

The film grossed an astonishing 6.94 billion yen in its first week in Japan, approximately $46.05 million USD, surpassing other big films released in the same period such as "Fast & Furious 6," the previous week's "Star Trek: Into Darkness," and "Iron Man 3" from the week before, taking the crown for the weekly box office.

It also set a record for the highest-grossing French film in Japan.

According to Japanese media reports, 72% of the audience were adult women, meaning that Link, by himself, grossed over $40 million USD in Japan within a week.

This figure is quite astonishing.

Japanese media believe this is normal, as Link's photo books have been bestsellers in Japan over the past few years, and almost every adult Japanese woman owns at least one copy.

This time, his bold nude performance and personal involvement in the passionate scenes in "Rust and Bone" naturally meant that his Japanese female fans would not miss this great film.

In South Korea, "Rust and Bone" had an audience of 3.55 million in its first week, slightly less than the 3.87 million for "Fast & Furious 6," but considering "Rust and Bone" is an R-rated art film and "Fast & Furious 6" is a commercial film, this gap is not significant.

In Huaxia, after review and editing, "Rust and Bone" was also allowed to be screened in major theaters, with a first-week box office of 46.77 million Yuan, ranking fifth in the same period, and it was the only art film.

In addition, the movie performed well in box offices across other countries and regions such as Britain, Australia, Spain, and Belgium.

In its first week of release, "Rust and Bone" achieved an impressive global box office of $165 million USD, which is quite impressive for a low-budget film costing only $24 million USD.

At the same time, seeing his market appeal in nude performances, the film company sent him many scripts with explicit content and extensive passionate scenes, offering him film salaries exceeding $30 million.

Not just the Big Six Studios, Lionsgate Films' production department also considered getting him on board.

"Darling, why don't you consider it, many women want to see your passionate scenes."

In the office, Ivanka laughed as she flipped through the scripts.

"Not considering it, I'd get tired of shooting this kind of scene too much."

Link said.

The main reason was the lack of good scripts. If there were more classic films like "Rust and Bone" and "Lust, Caution," he wouldn't mind doing it again, but unfortunately, the scripts passed on by Lionsgate and other companies didn't pique his interest and wouldn't bring him awards.

He wouldn't make such films just for the money either.

"Darling, you are a professional actor, you should shoot whatever the audience likes to watch, you should learn to serve your audience."

Ivanka said with a smile.

Link put down the newspaper and looked at her, "Do you really want to see me make that kind of movie?"

"Yes, the papers say your butt is very sexy, I took a look from the big screen, and indeed it is."

Ivanka said teasingly with her red lips pursed.

"Heh, not bad, quite brave to tease me, then I won't be polite either."

Link walked behind her, captured her red lips with a kiss, and his hand sneaked into the most comfortable place to cause mischief.

In a short while, Ivanka's face turned red, and she begged him with warm and soft words.

Link embraced her affectionately for a while before graciously letting her go.

"Taylor is right, you are a pervert."

Ivanka straightened her dress, glaring at him fiercely. Originally, she had an elegant and reserved appearance, but now her face was flushed, her eyes filled with lingering tenderness, making her attempted scowl all the more charming.

"You've found common ground with Taylor? That's not necessarily a good thing."

Link said with a laugh.

"I don't think so, Taylor said to be stricter with you, not to let you do whatever you want, and I think Taylor is quite right."

Ivanka straightened her clothes, her expression turning cold and elegant again as she resumed her poised demeanor. When she spoke, it was with the commanding tone of a domineering female CEO.

"Then do as she says, and see how I take care of you tonight. Begging for mercy won't help you this time."

Link said coldly.

Ivanka glanced at him again, then flipped open the file to continue reviewing the information.

Link smiled lightly and went back to reading the newspaper.

Among the films released by Lionsgate Films in May, besides "Rust and Bone," "Identity Thief," "Battlefield Earth 2," and "Black Madwoman's Marriage Counselor," there was also an action movie, "Now You See Me."

"Identity Thief" has a current North American box office of 152 million US dollars, an overseas box office of 55 million, and the global box office crossed the 200 million US dollar mark this week.

It is the second film this year to surpass 200 million in global ticket sales after "The Expendables 2."

"Battlefield Earth 2" has grossed 61.17 million in North America and 106 million overseas after being released for over a month. Its potential in the North American market has been exhausted, and it's estimated that it might recoup a few million more in the overseas box office – just about breaking even.

"Black Madwoman 3," released at the beginning of May, has a current box office of 56.39 million US dollars domestically and 24.48 million overseas, bringing in an estimated profit of over 30 million for the company – not too shabby.

"Now You See Me" is one of Lionsgate Films' key projects for the year.

The film tells the story of a group of high-IQ thieves who form a magician team called "The Four Horsemen." Using cutting-edge technology and splendid staging as a cover, they pull off miraculous heists in plain sight. Meanwhile, their antics also trigger the ire of FBI agent Rhodes, setting off a cat-and-mouse game of wits.

The film bears some similarities to the 2002 Leonardo DiCaprio-starring "Catch Me If You Can," but "Now You See Me" has grander scenes, a larger cast, and a mix of action and countless mesmerizing magic acts, making it quite a spectacle.

In its opening weekend, the film raked in 36.86 million US dollars at the box office from 2,949 theaters in North America, securing the second spot for weekly box office, only behind "Fast & Furious 6."

Meanwhile, "The Hangover Part 3," which Warner Bros. Pictures initially marked as a key project, met with dismal reviews upon release, only making 23 million US dollars this week, with a steep drop of 68%.

"The Hangover Part 3" wasn't the only flop during the same period; Sony Pictures' sci-fi film "After Earth," starring Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith, with a production cost of 130 million US dollars, made its debut.

In its opening weekend, the film garnered 27.52 million US dollars from 3,401 theaters, but after release, it was panned by critics and received a mere 11% freshness on Rotten Tomatoes and a 46-point audience rating on Yahoo – ranking as one of the lowest rated films of the year.

After seven days, the box office was only 35.44 million US dollars, with less than 8 million during the following five days, and it's projected that the North American box office will not exceed 60 million.

Thanks to the box office flops of "The Hangover Part 3" and "After Earth," "Now You See Me" didn't see a large drop in this week's box office, earning 32.3 million US dollars and securing the second spot in the weekly box office.

Thus, its cumulative earnings reached 69.16 million US dollars.

The overseas box office data was even better than North America's, with the first week bringing in 125 million US dollars.

"Rust and Bone," in its third week of release in North America, added another 12.07 million US dollars to this week's box office, reaching a cumulative 74.28 million US dollars and ranking fifth in the weekly box office chart.

The overseas box office has accumulated 162 million US dollars.

With global box office breaching the 200 million threshold, it became the third film for Lionsgate Films to pass 200 million worldwide.

Lionsgate Films and Paris Rose Films are expected to bring in over 100 million US dollars in revenue.

As Lionsgate Films' releases continued to be blockbuster hits, the Big Six Studios' releases faced one 'box office bomb' after another.

"The Hollywood Reporter" predicted that if the Big Six Studios can't regroup in the box office market in the upcoming months, with the current success of a few Lionsgate Films and the anticipated earnings from "The Hunger Games 2," Lionsgate Films could still potentially be among the industry's top five this year.

If Lionsgate Films continues to rank among the top five or three for two consecutive years, it could trigger a second round of management changes within the Big Six Studios.

The pressure would only continue to mount on the Big Six Studios.

"Honey, it's time to get off work."

Link looked at his watch and spoke.

Ivanka glanced back at him from her computer, "I still have some work here, why don't you head home first?"

"How much longer will it take to finish? I can wait a bit longer."

Link said, taking a sip of water.

Ivanka blinked her long eyelashes and said with a smile: "Do you enjoy watching me work?"

"Yes, a woman who works diligently is the most beautiful."

"Okay then, I've decided to work overtime. You can sit by and watch me a bit longer, how does that sound?"

"That won't do. I'll give you ten minutes, and after ten minutes, we'll go home, have dinner, take a bath, do the deed, and cuddle until dawn."

Link pointed at his watch as he spoke.

Ivanka gave him a coquettish glare and let out a slight chuckle, her slender fingers tapping away on the keyboard even faster, speeding up the pace of her work.