In recent days, the sales of Bratz dolls have declined, posing no threat to Barbie's sales. However, thanks to a strong promotional campaign and Kyle's personal endorsement, they still garnered significant attention.
In just a few days, after selling 940,000 Bratz dolls on the first day, an additional 1.2 million Bratz dolls were sold on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th days combined.
The data showed a clear decline.
This was also an inevitable outcome.
Even though the United States did not have a national Children's Day in 1999, leading many people to have almost no concept of June 1st as Children's Day, it was still a holiday thanks to the promotion by capital forces like Mattel and Hasbro.
The subsequent sales issues were also within the expectations of Kyle, Hashimoto Taro, and others.
Kyle fully entrusted Hashimoto Taro with the follow-up matters concerning Bratz dolls, cautioning him to proceed steadily and surely!
Thanksgiving and Christmas, the peak sales seasons, were where Bratz dolls would focus their efforts next!
On June 5th,
Kyle, who had only recently started working at Golden Dawn Entertainment Group, received two documents from Page Pictures.
[Document One: "Final Destination"]
[Document Two: "The Butterfly Effect"]
The preliminary preparations for the film "Final Destination" had been successfully completed. The cast and crew were assembled, and filming was scheduled to begin on June 10th.
The film had a total investment of 21 million US dollars, with James Wong (Wong Yee-yu) as the director. The estimated filming period was 6 weeks, and it was tentatively scheduled for release in mid-September.
Todd Phillips served as the producer.
In fact, the most suitable candidates for producer would undoubtedly be Page Pictures President Bill and Vice President Kevin Feige, but their main work now was on the two films "Harry Potter" and "Spider-Man."
Todd Phillips was also no ordinary person!
Two years prior, he worked for UPN Television Network, a subsidiary of Golden Dawn Entertainment Group, where he participated in the production of the variety show "America's Got Talent" and served as associate director and executive director. In the 21st century, Todd Phillips also began his journey as a major director.
The "Hangover" series;
"Joker 2019";
Both were directed and filmed by Todd Phillips!
"Not bad.
We can give Todd more opportunities in the future; producer and director will be his main roles from now on," Kyle mused.
The film "Final Destination" was a series of films, and Kyle still attached great importance to it!
It was important to know that in the United States, as it entered the 21st century, film series were a sure-fire money-making business.
As for the casting of the film, Kyle didn't pay too much attention. "Final Destination" was a typical "plot makes the actors" type of film, rather than an "actors make the plot" type of film.
The actors, for the film "Final Destination," were not important!
It wouldn't make much difference, or almost no difference, who played the male and female leads.
"The Butterfly Effect"... "Should we begin a small-scale open selection?" Kyle chuckled.
The document from Page Pictures included an attached list of actors who would soon be invited for auditions.
At that moment, Kyle picked up the phone and dialed an internal number.
"Alexander, come over here."
"Understood, boss."
Before long, Alexander, the chief assistant who had received the call, arrived at Kyle's office.
"Alexander, notify Page Pictures and tell them to add two names to the actor audition invitation list: Michael Fassbender and Amy Adams," Kyle said.
Upon hearing this, Alexander asked, "Do I need to give them any special instructions?"
"No, that won't be necessary."
Kyle shook his head and said, "Michael Fassbender participated in our film '300 Spartans' and is a promising male actor. Amy Adams is a waitress I met at a celebration banquet. Hmm, you should know her; I told her to leave her number with you. As for other aspects, everything should be handled according to the rules."
"Understood, boss." Alexander nodded.
Of course, Kyle wouldn't give them special treatment.
We are not related; I appreciate you, and I will give you an opportunity, but that doesn't mean I will definitely use you.
Actors who can make money for the company are good actors!
Hollywood is that realistic, and Kyle is that practical!
As for the casting couch?
Please, Kyle isn't a stud who wants to sleep with every person he sees... The next day.
Somewhere in Los Angeles.
"Michael, your chance has come!" The agent, Miss Farah, looked at her artist, Michael Fassbender, with immense excitement.
The young Mr. Magneto, however, looked bewildered.
"What chance? Please explain clearly, Farah," Fassbender asked, puzzled.
Slap!
Miss Farah, the agent, slapped her forehead and said, "Let me tell you, just now Page Pictures sent you an audition notice! I rushed over as soon as I received the news. Michael, that's Page Pictures' new film, 'The Butterfly Effect'!"
Upon hearing this, Fassbender's eyes immediately lit up.
Of course, he had heard of the film "The Butterfly Effect."
More than half a month ago, at the celebration banquet, he had heard James McAvoy, Paul Walker, and others mention it.
He had participated in the film "300 Spartans" and, of course, knew what it meant to appear in a Page Pictures film.
However... "But Farah, what about the film that director John Jonviking invited me to star in?" Fassbender hesitated.
"Hehe!"
Miss Farah said dismissively, "What kind of old man is John Jonviking? Although he won an Oscar for Best Director, that's ancient history. Has he directed any box office hits in the past decade?"
Fassbender: "..."
Miss Farah continued, "Michael, trust me. In Hollywood, actors with commercial value are good actors. Those who dabble in art-house films have no future. Seizing the opportunity with Page Pictures is your ladder to success, it's crucial, you can't hesitate~"
Her words were heartfelt!
Finally, Fassbender gritted his teeth and agreed.
Looking across Hollywood, apart from a handful of well-known actors, few would refuse an olive branch from Page Pictures, especially for young actors, who all flocked to it... An acting class somewhere in Los Angeles.
"Ding ding ding~"
A sudden phone ring in the classroom interrupted the acting lesson.
"Damn it~!"
The acting teacher angrily exclaimed, "Whose phone is ringing? How many times have I told you to turn off your phones before class! Hmm? It's you! Miss Amy Adams~!"
"I'm sorry~"
Amy Adams stood up, apologizing profusely.
Many of the surrounding acting class students smiled knowingly; their teacher's temper was not very good, almost violent.
"Turn off that damn phone, do you hear me?!" the teacher yelled coldly.
"Okay, teacher, I'll turn it off right away..."
Under a flurry of activity, mistakes were common.
Sure enough, Amy, who originally intended to turn off the phone, accidentally pressed the answer button.
"Hello, good day, is this Miss Adams? I'm Hells James from the production department of Page Pictures. On behalf of the 'Butterfly Effect' crew at Page Pictures, I'm inviting you to an audition. Hmm? Are you listening?"
The voice from the phone immediately made everyone in the classroom change their expressions.
The teacher's angry expression instantly turned to astonishment, and then to joy.
"Amy, what are you waiting for?"
The teacher suddenly said urgently, "Answer the phone quickly. Please, that's the famous Page Pictures!"