This weekend before Christmas is completely part of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", which is also one of the two schedules for the release of family-friendly movies of the year that are most suitable for all ages. In addition, there is a lack of strong enough competitors, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" has wiped out the tepid situation in the theater market since the '911 Incident', and has set off a hot enough movie viewing frenzy.

"This is an energetic adventure movie, the atmosphere is full of adventure and fun, but it looks particularly novel and refreshes the audience."

"The magical world created by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone makes people sigh at Joanna Rowling's imagination. He fully enjoys Harry's miracle in the magical world in the movie."

There are also positive reviews in the media, and even the most demanding journalists and editors know that the most important thing about family-friendly videos is fun.

Admittedly, Chris Columbus' style is a bit too childish, which makes "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" more childish, but this is not without its benefits. The most important thing about a family-friendly film is to attract children's audiences in the family.

Even for G-level or PG-level movies, few parents would let children of younger age go to the theater to watch movies alone. As long as they could arouse their children's interest, it often means at least two or three or even more movie tickets.

Just like "Home Imperial" directed by Chris Columbus in the early 1990s, the power of excellent family-friendly films is amazing, and after the promotion and stimulation of the entire Time Warner Group, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" has had a large number of fans and supporters in the past few years.

On the first day of North America's release, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" broke the North American single-day box office record of $32.24 million in more than 3,600 theaters on Friday for $33.55 million.

On Saturday the next day, the little wizard continued to sweep the theater market with his magic wand. The single-day result of $34.58 million once again broke the record just set yesterday.

Although on Sunday, the film dropped to $25.66 million in a single day with the enthusiasm of the most enthusiastic book fans, but it once again set a record for "The Rings Expedition". The North American weekend box office record increased to $93.79 million!

In the UK, which was released at the same time, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" also had a box office hit, earning $26.09 million in the first three days!

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone draw a near-perfect start to the entire series!

"Duke, cooperate with you..."

In a reception room in the Warner Building, Doug Walter's eyes looked at Duke in a hot mood, "It was definitely the most correct decision of Warner Bros. since the 1990s!"

Jeff Robinoff will be transferred to the group company next year. Doug Walter's "Ring Protection Expedition" and "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" sold well, almost allowing him to book the next Warner Bros. EO position.

Thinking about the beginning, there were some opposition voices within the company, but he fully absorbed the experience of Jeff Robinoff in seizing the eO throne and firmly supported Duke Rosenberg's project!

Now, he is about to receive a big enough reward!

Even there are rumors inside Warner Bros. It is not difficult to become Warner Bros. EO. It is enough to have a good relationship with Duke Rosenberg and fully support projects related to him.

As a beneficiary, Doug Walter believes that these rumors still make sense.

He will not deny his own hard work and interpersonal network factors, but Duke's support is indeed the biggest weight for him to have an absolute advantage in the competition.

Although the other party rarely speaks on the board of directors, who can ignore the weight of his words?

"Doug. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone did achieve more success than we expected." Duke looked at Doug Walter sitting next to him. The Warner Bros.'s next eO seemed to be in a daze and couldn't help but remind him. "But success also laid some crises, and the negotiations with Rowling can no longer wait."

Doug Walter came back to his senses and nodded solemnly to Duke, "I understand."

“Companies like Disney and Fox have contacted Joanna Rowling’s agents,” he added. “In particular, Walt Disney is said to have promised Joe’s agent a series of conditions that exceed us.”

Duke also got the news, "We want to settle the contract with Rowling as soon as possible. No matter how many Harry Potter series still have, it can only belong to us!"

The box office of more than $90 million in the first week is indeed worthy of attention. But what Duke pays more attention to is the surroundings of Harry Potter, the same three days. The peripheral products of the Harry Potter series sold more than $100 million in North America alone!

For this series, the box office profit is not enough in front of the surrounding areas!

The knock sounded, and the secretary walked in with Joanna Rowling and her agent.

"Hi, Duke. Hi, Doug."

Rowling was so energetic that she was full of redness, and she seemed to be a few years younger.

"Hi, Joe..."

Duke still looked the same way, greeted Rowling, and nodded to the agent.

The purpose of this meeting was very clear. Duke had no plans to go around the circle. When Rowling and the others sat down, he said directly, "Joe, when will the fourth part of the series be written?"

"I've already figured out the plot to go." Joanna Rowling pointed to her forehead, "I will officially start writing after "Harbage Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is completed."

"I've been waiting for a long time and finally I can see the fourth part." Duke sighed first, then turned back to the topic, "You mentioned to me that the whole series will have seven parts, and we should negotiate the last four parts as well."

"I mean that too." Rowling's idea seemed simple. "Our cooperation has always been very pleasant, and if possible, I would like to continue working together."

But she then looked at her agent, "You can just talk to Djot in the specific situation."

Duke and Doug Walter looked at each other and both understood that this would be a difficult negotiation.

Of course, he believed that Joanna Rowling's primary partner was the Duke Studio and Warner Brothers. After all, if the two sides really broke up, the last few movies would have changed a lot, otherwise the copyright dispute with Warner alone would be a huge trouble.

However, relatively speaking, Joanna Rowling did take the initiative in the negotiations.

Before Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was produced and released, Harby Potter Studios had always wanted to talk about copyright issues of the entire series with Joanna Rowling, but they were all rejected.

The situation is obvious. Before the release of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", a group represented by Joanna Rowling did not intend to start new negotiations with Harry Potter Studios. After the film was released, they would adjust their bargaining chips based on market response.

Maybe Joanna Rowling used to be just an ordinary housewife, but with the experience of these years and the fact that she also has an agent and a public relations manager around her, how could she be stupid?

The popularity of the Harry Potter series is obvious enough. Who would be so mentally retarded that he would not fight for the best interests of himself?

At least Duke knew one thing, because he wanted to keep the crew in the UK, and Joanna Rowling's earnings paid by one percent, the last four will inevitably go back, and may even go back from the second one.

In the world that was once the only one Joanna Rowling was included in the Forbes World Rich Ranking with just writing.

This must be a long negotiation full of arguing and disputes of interest.

After Rowling and his agent left, Duke did not leave, but continued to discuss the next countermeasures with Doug Walter.

"In addition to the interests of the Rowling team itself."

Some things are actually easy to see clearly, Duke said, "The contacts of other companies will further increase their psychological expectations, which is actually unfavorable to our negotiations."

Doug Walt thought about it and said, "Fox is OK. Their energy is currently focused on the Men's series and the British scandal of the group company. Our main pressure is still from Walt Disney."

"So, Doug," Duke said very directly, "Let's get in touch with Steve Jobs. At least we can't make Disney management feel relaxed, and we have to find something for them."

"Pixar Studio!" Doug Walter did not hide his desire in his eyes. "Animation production has always been Warner Bros.'s weakness. If he can win Pixar Studio..."

"If Steve Jobs can really impress and take Pixar Studio..." Duke stood up and was about to say goodbye, but turned around and said, "Doug, I will support you with all my strength!"

Leaving the Warner Building, Duke got into the car and asked the driver to rush to Los Angeles International Airport to fly to New York for Christmas. Although the city had not recovered from the disaster, his mother and girlfriend were there.

When he was about to arrive at the airport, he received a call from Ivanka Trump.

“Have you not boarded the plane yet?”

Hearing the familiar questioning, Duke smiled slightly, "It will probably take half an hour. My dear, don't worry, we will see you soon."

"Dad wants me to tell you that he is going to hold a grand Christmas party and want to invite you to attend."

After changing the phone with one hand, Duke thought for a few seconds, "No problem, I will definitely arrive on time."

"I will pick you up at the airport."

Ivanka Trump left his last sentence and hung up the phone.

The most prominent change brought about by the 9/11 incident is that the security checks and protection of airports have become stricter. Even private jets have also been restricted. In the past, these behaviors that were called for by the media and the public to infringe on and restrict personal freedom, but now no one opposes them. The North American continent is no longer a land that cannot be violated in the minds of Americans. (To be continued)
Chapter completed!