Hollywood Production

"Tina, you stay here." Reaching the second floor of the test-screening theater, Duke had Tina Fey stop outside a lounge. "Don't let anyone else in."

"I understand." Tina Fey nodded.

Though she had been in Hollywood for barely two months, Tina Fey had already realized her past assumptions about the place were far too naive. The fierce competition and the complex web of relationships among actors, directors, agents, and major studios were completely beyond the small circle she used to run in. These people could be collaborating yesterday, turn into bitter enemies tomorrow, and join forces in the same trench the day after...

"Robin, Charles."

Entering the lounge, Duke greeted the two production managers and took a seat. "How is the situation looking?"

"I'll have someone submit the detailed materials to you tomorrow..."

Duke raised a hand, interrupting Robin Grande. "Just give me the short version."

For a film to succeed, staying updated on the competition was essential. Braveheart had held a test screening a few days ago, and the media reporters in attendance had already fed their reactions back to Warner and Fox.

"In terms of audience word-of-mouth, out of 357 general audience members at the screening, eighty-three percent gave it an A-grade rating," Robin Grande said. He didn't even mention professional reviews, focusing instead on the factors that truly influenced the film market. "The major exhibitors from the North American Theater Alliance all sent viewing delegations, and their overall evaluation was an A."