"This is the moment when we draw our swords together and fight side by side, in the name of anger and destruction, let us stain the dawn with our blood!"
"!"
Amidst the stirring music, as they saw the group of knights charging forward into the enemy ranks, Tony Rogers was trembling with excitement, this is what war looks like! This is what an epic is! This is a great movie! This is the ultimate viewing experience!
Even after the movie ended, Tony Rogers sat quietly, not wanting to leave, still savoring the climax of the film, until only a few people remained in the theater, at which point he stood up and walked out.
His face showed not only excitement but also obvious fatigue, for this was his second viewing!
"Hello, we are reporters from CNN..."
Just as he walked out of the theater, a person holding a microphone stopped Tony, with a shoulder-mounted camera aimed at him. The reporter, clearly a journalist, asked, "Can you share your thoughts on The Two Towers?"
Hearing the question, Tony Rogers immediately became energized, and spoke passionately into the microphone, "A great epic masterpiece, the Battle of Helm's Deep is the most inspiring, magnificent, and hard to surpass... No, I think next year's The Return of the King will be even better, but that doesn't change the fact that The Two Towers holds a special place in my heart!"
"If you were to rate this film out of ten, what score would you give it?"
Without hesitation, Tony Rogers replied, "Ten! Definitely ten!"
After the interview, Tony walked out of the Santa Clara Cinema, looking up at the bright streetlights, feeling a little down, The Two Towers had ended, and he would have to wait a whole year to see The Return of the King.
What a long year it would be!
Just outside the cinema, he noticed NBC and Yahoo Entertainment also conducting interviews, and the praise echoing in his ears was overwhelming.
"The opening scene was truly shocking, and it maintained that level of intensity throughout the film, perfect! I'm a bit worried for Duke, how will The Return of the King surpass this?"
"The Battle of Helm's Deep is enough. The grand scale, the exquisite details, and that— I don't know how to describe it, faced with such a grand and majestic romanticism in the film, I'm at a loss for words..."
"The battle between Gandalf and the Balrog at the beginning was so stunning, and the final battle at Helm's Deep left my blood boiling!"
"I'm exhausted, but so excited. This will definitely be a memory I'll cherish forever!"
What he heard and saw made Tony Rogers feel at ease; there were so many people in the world who shared his enthusiasm. They would repeatedly watch The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers, eagerly waiting for The Return of the King to be released!
The online promotions were still going strong. Warner wasn't slacking off either, as radio stations, TV stations, and even major websites were all filled with reports.
On-the-spot interviews with ordinary viewers are a low-tech promotional strategy, but it's still an effective one. Combined with other efforts and the shrinking negative reviews online, The Two Towers finally hit its explosive moment on Saturday.
Early on Sunday morning, The Los Angeles Times published related data on the entertainment section's front page.
"A brand-new single-day box office record—$36.24 million!"
"This is the box office figure The Two Towers earned on Saturday. It surpassed the previous record held by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by over three million dollars. As everyone knows, Duke's The Fellowship of the Ring set the North American single-day box office record, but last year, it was broken by Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Now, he's taken that record back."
"Duke Rosenberg creates records, Duke Rosenberg breaks records—this has become a common occurrence in the North American film market, and it's believed that this won't be the end of The Two Towers breaking records. There will be a series of records broken by this fantasy epic masterpiece."
Putting down the newspaper in his hand, Elijah Wood looked through the window of the lounge at the crowded Nokia Plaza and swallowed hard. Although he had been enjoying the popularity of being a top movie star since The Fellowship of the Ring, seeing such a crowd of devoted Lord of the Rings fans still left him amazed.
"Who would have thought we would be like this today?" He turned to the others in the lounge.
"J.R.R. Tolkien created a magnificent fantasy world, and Duke turned that world into an incredibly exciting movie..."
Sean Austin, who played Sam, was a relatively quiet person, but even he had some feelings at this moment, "But don't you think, these past two years, we've been living in a fantasy? Can anyone tell me if everything we've gone through is real? Or have I been asleep in a dream and still haven't woken up?"
"Is there such a beautiful dream?"
The person who spoke was Orlando Bloom, whose role as Legolas made him a sensation across the Western world. It's no exaggeration to say he transitioned from an ordinary actor to a high-class celebrity, "Can a dream be this beautiful? Sean, I can responsibly tell you, you're in the most wonderful phase of your life."
"When Duke asked me to play Gandalf, I had some doubts. I wasn't sure he could pull off this fantasy epic..." Ian McKellen, sitting in a high-backed chair, put down the water he had just drunk and said, "You all know, Duke's filming style is always explosive, but I was wrong. He has made two great masterpieces, and I believe the third one will be even more exciting."
With that, he stood up and loudly declared, "I am honored to be part of this series."
"I'm also honored. Duke and The Lord of the Rings trilogy have given me everything!" Elijah Wood also stood up.
Billy Boyd, ever the lively one, followed with, "I'll be remembered in film history! Guys, I'll sing the final theme song!"
The lounge door was pushed open from the outside, and Duke and Charles Rowen walked in. They looked at the excited crew and were unsure what had happened.
"Time's up," Duke called to the Fellowship of the Ring cast, "It's time to go."
"Let's go, guys!" Billy Boyd, the enthusiastic one, shouted, "Our magical journey is about to begin again."
Through a special passage, the crew walked onto the stage in front of the Nokia Plaza AMG Theater. Duke naturally stayed at the back; it was the actors' time to shine, and unless necessary, the director wouldn't step forward.
"Legolas! Legolas..."
"Aragorn! Aragorn..."
"Frodo..."
"Gandalf..."
The chants were thunderous, and the whole Nokia Plaza seemed to tremble. To catch a glimpse of their idols, some fans in the back even took out large military telescopes.
The scene also had a series of interactive programs, but Duke, aside from making a brief appearance and waving, spent most of the time hiding behind the stage with Charles Rowen.
At this time, the effect of promoting the actors was far better than the director's.
"Hi, Duke."
"Hi, Sarah."
The person who came to greet him was Sarah, the deputy editor of The Los Angeles Times's entertainment section. Their cooperation had always been smooth, and she was one of the few reporters allowed backstage.
Since she met Duke, Sarah certainly didn't want to miss the opportunity. "Can I ask you a few questions?"
"I hope they'll be simple," Duke raised a finger, "Nothing about my personal life."
"Do you think the first-week box office will be?"
Sarah habitually took out her pen and notebook, and Duke smiled but didn't answer directly, "Dear, you'll know tomorrow."
After thinking for a moment, Sarah didn't press the issue but switched to another topic, "Duke, do you know the tourism minister of New Zealand just announced a new statistic?"
"What statistic?" Duke had been busy these days.
"The tourism data from New Zealand." Sarah didn't hold back, saying directly, "According to the data from the New Zealand government, the number of international visitors to New Zealand has increased by 180% since The Fellowship of the Ring was released!"
She asked, "Do you think this is related to The Lord of the Rings?"
Duke still didn't answer directly, "The data speaks louder than my words."
Sarah nodded, then asked, "Now many people are saying that when The Lord of the Rings trilogy ends, the Academy will give you the highest recognition. What do you think?"
"Gossip is still gossip," Duke shook his head, "Until the end, who knows what will happen?"
Closing her notebook and putting away her pen, Sarah smiled, "Last question, something I personally want to ask, has The Return of the King been completed? Has the release date been confirmed? I really can't wait."
"You'll see it next summer."
The event continued until evening, and there was a media reception in the evening. Duke handed over the task of hosting the reception to Charles Rowen and left the crew.
Work is important, but Duke understood that relationships need careful nurturing.
In his relationship with Ivanka, she had undoubtedly made more sacrifices. There's no such thing as a one-sided love without reciprocation in this world. Duke needed to show Ivanka that he valued her, so he skipped the crew's promotional activities to go to Los Angeles International Airport to send Ivanka back to New York.
Of course, Ivanka didn't have to board a commercial flight; Duke's private jet was already waiting at the airport.
"Dear, you can't just focus on work."
At the private tarmac of the airport, Ivanka stood by the stairway, reminding Duke, "Your diet and rest must be regular. I'll call you every day to remind you. If you don't want me to worry, please do what I say."
"Don't worry," Duke pointed to his head, confidently saying, "I've got it all here."
The two lightly kissed each other on the cheek. Ivanka boarded the plane, then seemed to think of something and turned back to ask, "The first-week box office results are out, remember to tell me!"
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