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? This is a true masterpiece, an excellent film with elements of horror, thriller and action!

In the interview area in front of Hollywood’s El Capitan Theater, Tom Cruise attracted the attention of countless media, and he showed his superstar demeanor in the interview: “And it’s different from the simple blood and killing of ordinary horror thrillers, this film is profound. It reflects the social reality that we cannot avoid...

The flashing lights are connected together, almost blinding people's eyes.

Tom Cruise, personable, left the media area after the interview and entered the El Capitan Theater.

As soon as he arrived at the VIP room, he saw Ronan.

I said why didn't I see you. Tom Cruise greeted Ronan and said, So I'm hiding here.

Ronan and Tom Cruise hugged and said: I'm just a producer. The media pays attention to the actors in front of the screen, as well as the director.

Tom Cruise said: I just wanted to recommend you as a producer to the media.

Ronan shrugged: It's not that the media doesn't know me, they don't focus on me.

The producer's news report is neither interesting, nor will the average movie fan pay attention. In this day and age, even Jerry Bruckheimer and Harvey Weinstein rarely appear in the media.

Tom Cruise didn't say much in this regard, but instead asked: Is there any problem with overseas distribution?

Don't worry. Ronan said confidently: All the work is ready. The regions covered by Halloween will be released at the same time this weekend. The first film is quite successful overseas. It is not difficult for the sequel to attract audiences. The most important thing is Unfortunately, there is no competitor of equal strength to compete with us this year.

Tom Cruise invested 1.5 million US dollars in this film, accounting for a quarter of the total investment, and he is very concerned: I hope to have the box office of the first film.

Ronan smiled and said, Based on current estimates, the North American box office will at least not be lower than the first one.

At this time, someone entered the VIP room again. Ronan, as the host, went over to say hello. Unexpectedly, Tom Cruise was also very conscious. As one of the investors, he was also considered a half-host. We exchanged a few pleasantries.

Unfortunately, apart from Tom Cruise, the premiere did not invite more first-line movie stars.

But a Tom Cruise is attractive enough,

Enough to ensure the topic of the film.

And Tom Cruise also took the initiative to invite a few people to come and support the scene.

Mission: Impossible 2 star Thandie Newton, Vanilla Sky star Penelope Cruz, and Cameron Diaz.

This made Ronan suspect for a while that Tom Cruise had invited all his harem groups to cheer.

Penny, this is Ronan. Ronan, this is Penelope Cruz. Tom Cruise introduced Ronan: This is Cameron Diaz...

Ronan shook hands with several ladies one by one, and expressed his thanks at the right time: It is a great honor to welcome you.

Penelope Cruz stood directly next to Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz had a big smile on his face, and Thandie Newton went somewhere else after a few pleasantries.

Ronan saw Penelope Cruz and Tom Cruise and knew that the rumors that the two were dating were true.

The Spanish actress can be called a gossip maker. She has been rumored to have sex with Matt Damon, Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise in just a short time in Hollywood.

Clearly, Penelope Cruz knows how to use momentum.

After chatting for a while, Ronan went to other places to greet guests. He saw Chris from Sony Entertainment.

Cameron Diaz looked at Ronan's back and asked curiously: Tom, this is Ronan Anderson, the producer of the film? He looks too young.

Yes, he is Ronan Anderson. Tom Cruise thought for a while: Let me think about it, Ronan seems to be twenty-three years old this year.

What? Cameron Diaz was shocked.

Penelope Cruz also opened her mouth in surprise: A twenty-three-year-old theatrical film producer?

Tom Cruise doesn't usually feel that, but he was a little surprised when he said it at this time. When he got along with Ronan, he only felt that he was quick in thinking, mature in thinking, and experienced. He didn't look like a young man at all, but looked like his peers. people.

It's more than that. Tom Cruise said again: Ronan is also the boss of Relativity Entertainment. Relativity Entertainment has two subsidiaries. You should have heard of it, Sandsea Entertainment and Embassy Pictures.

Cameron Diaz's big mouth became slightly O-shaped, and said: Embassy Entertainment that released The Blair Witch? Shahai Entertainment, the producer of The Purge and Death Comes?

Tom Cruise shrugged slightly: That's right.

God. Cameron Diaz's expression was a little exaggerated, he covered his mouth, and asked in a low voice: He comes from a billionaire family?

To make such an achievement at such a young age, there must be countless resources behind it.

Cameron Diaz couldn't think of anything other than that answer.

Unexpectedly, Tom Cruise shook his head directly: Ronan can only be regarded as a middle-class family background. When he took over Shahai Entertainment, the company was insolvent and facing bankruptcy crisis. He created the current situation by himself. I also admire it very much. He, this is a young and extremely capable person.

Penelope Cruz glanced at Tom Cruise. As far as she knew, Tom Cruise was very proud to say that. That Ronan Anderson must be extraordinary.

Cameron Diaz is unbelievable. Is there such a young and successful producer in Hollywood?

Isn't it said that the experience accumulation and life experience of the producer are very important?

In your early twenties, what life experience do you have? How many women are there?

Ronan, you are not kind. Chris shook his head: You said you were not interested in Ang Lee's film, why did you turn around and bought the North American copyright? It is said that you are planning to run the Olympic Games? This film is still in Toronto It received unanimous praise at the film festival.

Of course, it is impossible to hide this kind of thing, but Ronan didn't feel any shame, and said calmly: This film is lower than my psychological price, so I bought it.

He ran on Chris again: At that time you said you would give up this film and not compete with me.

Chris couldn't deny it, and he couldn't even refute it.

Ronan smiled and changed the subject: Thank you for coming.

Chris snorted intentionally, and said, I'm not here to cheer for you, I'm here to cheer for James Huang.

Ronan sighed for a long time, as if very sad: Chris, you Sony Entertainment poached away my most valuable director.

How can you say digging? Chris plausibly said, Your director contract with James has expired. It is a normal business practice for James to cooperate with Sony Entertainment.

Ronan couldn't say anything, and James Huang didn't sign the contract, so he could only shake his head: James Huang is gone, and I don't know where to find the director of Reaper 2 later.

Chris asked intentionally, Shall I introduce one to you?

Forget it. Ronan didn't quite believe Sony Entertainment's vision of Hollywood directors, and Chris was very insincere. He said, I'm recruiting, and maybe I can find a new candidate soon.

In other words, Chris said that if there is a good director, it is too late for Sony Entertainment to use it, so how can it be pushed out?

When Ronan found Chris, he didn't just come and talk about it. He asked, I heard that Sony Columbia's Spider-Man project is still raising funds?

A lot of news has already been circulated in the circle, and Chris has no need to evade, saying: I am not the person in charge of this project, but I heard that it is to finance the filming.

Ronan said in a timely manner: I have a sum of money in my hand.

Chris shook his head directly: You don't have to think about it. Except for Sony Columbia Pictures' own financing, external funds will only use investment from outside the circle, and investment from the Hollywood industry will not be considered at all.

Ronan nodded slightly. Of course he could figure out why Sony Columbia Pictures did this.

This kind of thing cannot be forced, and I will inquire later. If it is really as Chris said, then forget it.

Robert Lee has already started various copyright negotiations in New York, and there is no need to focus on only one Spider-Man.

Moreover, maybe Sony Columbia Pictures will ask him for it in the future.

Ronan and Chris separated and found the leading actor Frank Grillo to chat for a few words. When the two parties signed the actor contract, they signed three contracts at once. Frank Grillo will star in two sequels next.

The nearly forty-year-old actor is now a nobody. After the audition, Ronan watched his audition video, and he was finalized to play the male lead.

It wasn't that Frank Grillo auditioned so well, it was that Ronan remembered the guy.

To be precise, Ronan didn't remember the name Frank Grillo, but he recognized the face.

The crossbones in the American team, the father in Wolf Warrior 2, that face with tough lines, is quite distinctive, and it is easier to remember than the name.

Hello, Ronan. Suddenly someone greeted: Do you remember me?

Ronan saw a big mouth, which belonged to Cameron Diaz, and said with a smile, Hello, Miss Diaz.

Cameron Diaz squeezed his mouth into a line with a big smile, and said: I just heard something about you from Tom. I didn't expect you to do so many amazing things at such a young age.

Ronan said modestly, Tom is overrated.

Cameron Diaz invited: Next weekend, the premiere of Charlie's Angels starring me, do you have time to attend the premiere?

Ronan wasn't sure if he would have time, so he could only say, As long as time permits, I will definitely be there.

Cameron Diaz reached out to shake his hand: I believe Drew will welcome you.

Ronan shook her hand, but he felt something shoved into his hand by Cameron Diaz.

Cameron Diaz winked at Ronan, I'm waiting for you.

After finishing speaking, the corners of her big mouth curled up, and she turned to leave.

Ronan opened his hand, and there was a very small note in the palm of his hand. He picked it up and looked at it. There was an address written on it, which seemed to be a room number of the Sheraton Hotel.

These female stars. Ronan shook his head slightly: Sure enough, they are bold and proactive.

In fact, this is not surprising, after all, Cameron Diaz is a famous swinger in Hollywood.

Tom Cruise came over at this time. He also saw Ronan and Cameron Diaz before, and couldn't help asking curiously: Why, she asked you out?

Ronan was a little surprised, and instead of answering, he asked, You know so well?

Tom Cruise said with a smile: Cameron Diaz, who doesn't know her situation? Many people in the crew have tried her depth.

Including you? Ronan asked again.

Tom Cruise shook his head and said, Penny has been with me on set.

Ronan rubbed the note and threw it into a nearby trash can. Tom Cruise was a little surprised: Will you try it? I heard that her big mouth is very powerful. An associate producer on the crew said, Even an iron rod can make her bite soft.

I'm not interested. Although Ronan didn't have a mental cleanliness, he couldn't possibly be interested after hearing what Tom Cruise said, and asked, You and Penelope Cruz won't come for real, will they?

Tom Cruise was quite shrewd, and said in a low voice: Just for fun. She's just borrowing my fame, and it just so happens that I'm also interested in her. Everyone gets what they want.

Ronan deliberately said: When did you steal my way of doing things?

Your? Tom Cruise said disdainfully, This is the general norm in Hollywood.

Ronan shook his head straight at Tom Cruise, and the friendship between the two has deepened day by day, and some jokes can be said casually: Tom, you are trying to let yourself go.

James Huang and Glenn Morgan passed by and greeted Ronan and Tom Cruise. After the two left, Tom Cruise said: Signing the divorce agreement, my whole body I feel relieved, I have to find a way to make up for wasting so many years.

Perhaps Ronan's words really played a role. Earlier than in the previous life, Tom Cruise signed a divorce agreement with Nicole Kidman last month, including fixed assets including real estate plus a one-time payment For various expenses, Tom Cruise distributed Nicole Kidman's assets of nearly 100 million US dollars.

Although Nicole Kidman is not the rumored big landowner in Australia, she will soon become a veritable billionaire female billionaire.

It's no wonder that every beautiful woman always finds herself in the circle of the rich and famous. Once she catches one, even if she is abandoned in the end, she won't have to worry about survival in the future.

It has to be said that natural beauty itself is an available resource.

Tom Cruise said: After taking the step of marriage, I discovered the wonderfulness of Hollywood.

Ronan laughed and said, Since this is the case, don't go in again.

Tom Cruise also laughed, and the two chatted about marriage and women. Tom Cruise straightened his face and said, Ronan, there is something I want to ask for your advice.

The success of the continuous operation of the film, and the development of a small company on the verge of bankruptcy into a small group company integrating production and distribution, Tom Cruise has long regarded Ronan as a heavyweight in the circle.

Seeing Tom Cruise speaking seriously, Ronan put away his smile and asked, What's the matter?

Tom Cruise lowered his voice slightly, and said: Your vision in production is very good, don't be humble, I am a friend with you, and I know you better than others. Ronan, you have followed Mission: Impossible 2 Is there any market response after the screening?

I've paid attention to it. Ronan didn't say anything false: At the box office, Mission: Impossible 2 was a huge success, but the audience's reputation is not very good.

Mission: Impossible 2 was a huge commercial success, far surpassing the first one at the box office, but its reputation plummeted.

And it's not the word-of-mouth of film critics, it's the word-of-mouth of the audience!

Tom Cruise pointed at him: When you watch the test screening...

Ronan interrupted: A lot of things are done with hindsight, especially movies.

This statement is very reasonable, but the movies that were recognized as bad during the test screening were sold well, and the movies with a good reputation were not interested, and they often appeared.

The most typical example is George Lucas' Star Wars, which was criticized by countless distribution labels and film critics as worthless during the test screening. What happened?

Many analyzes of failed movies are often an afterthought.

Tom Cruise also understood this and said: Ronan, there are problems with this film, it is obvious. You have not participated in the shooting and production of Mission: Impossible 2, analyze it from the perspective of a bystander and a producer. , what is the problem with this film?

Ronan thought for a while, and now he and Tom Cruise are different, and their friendship has gradually deepened, and he can say some unpleasant things: The biggest problem with this film is that it doesn't continue the style of the first one. Let's put it this way, Tom Cruise. Mission Impossible 2 is not a Tom Cruise movie, it's a John Wu movie.

There seems to be no problem with the fact that directors are more likely to influence and dictate the style of a film than actors.

But when placed in front of a star of Cruise's level, problems arise.

Tom Cruise was lost in thought.

Ronan continued: I didn't realize it at the beginning, and it was only after watching this film after comprehensive reactions from various aspects that I felt that the style of the film was not right. It didn't have the suspense of Mission: Impossible 1. Then There is no cocoon-stripping compactness, suffocating layer-by-layer tension.”

Instead of being stuck in a puzzle, seeking identity recognition and uncovering facts, Ethan Hunt is straight up fighting with opponents, which loses the essence of the first film and becomes more like an action movie. .”

Frankly speaking, Tom. Ronan didn't evade the key question: This film only has the idol charm of a superstar and the so-called violent aesthetics of the director.

Tom Cruise nodded slightly and asked, You mean, this film lost itself?

Ronan responded, Yes. It's a Tom Cruise and Ethan Hunt movie, not anything else, and the rest should serve it.

What about a sequel? Tom Cruise obviously took Ronan's words seriously.

Don't shoot the sequel for the time being. Ronan also regards Tom Cruise as a friend, so he said with rare sincerity: Tom, you don't lack film contracts now. Judging from the market response, John- Wu's style has already caused aesthetic fatigue. This situation may have spread to Mission Impossible 2. If the third part is released in a short period of time, the negative effects of the second part may all fall on this third part. As a result, the third part faced many problems.

Tom Cruise has been in the industry for 20 years and naturally has analytical skills. It is not difficult to find that what Ronan said is very likely to become a fact.

Wait a few more years? Tom Cruise asked.

Ronan immediately said: Yes, wait for a few more years. And the follow-up director selection must be cautious, John Wu should not use it anymore.

Tom Cruise held his chin and thought for a while, and said, I'll call a meeting when I go back. If the situation is not good, I will discuss with Paramount Pictures and suspend the sequel project.

Now that he has said so much, Ronan doesn't mind saying a few more words: The suspension is for the future of the series. When fans start to miss Ethan Hunt, there will be more support when they come back.

Tom Cruise patted Ronan's arm: Thank you for your suggestion, I owe you another favor.

In the matter of divorce, he accepted Ronan's suggestion and chose a quick way to cut through the mess. He completely got rid of the previous predicament and felt that he owed Ronan a favor.

Tom Cruise felt that he had benefited a lot from this discussion about Mission: Impossible 2. He was a little confused about the series, but after hearing Ronan's words, he suddenly became enlightened.

Tom Cruise sighed in his heart, no wonder Ronan can continue to succeed, this Human Purge 2 was generally favored by the industry before it was released, the root lies in its real talent and learning!

Hearing Tom Cruise's words, Ronan shook his head: Tom, it's too far-fetched to talk about human feelings. We are friends, and we should help as much as we can.

Tom Cruise smiled and acquiesced to Ronan's words, but still felt owed.

In this world, the debt of favor is the most difficult to repay.

Let's go. Ronan glanced at his watch and greeted Tom Cruise: Go to see the movie we invested in, and hope to get a good result.

Speaking of this Human Purge 2, Tom Cruise was in a good mood instantly, followed Ronan's footsteps, and said: It will definitely sell well, I have a hunch.

Almost all forecasting agencies in the industry believe that the performance of this film will not be lower than that of the first one.

The El Capitan Theater, which can accommodate thousands of people, is full of seats. Different from the obscurity of The Purge when it was first filmed, this film was released on a larger scale and attracted more attention.

The opening of 2,850 theaters and 3,800 screens in North America is the best proof.

In contrast, The Beautiful Legend of Sicily, which was screened in 35 theaters, has no market competitiveness at all.

Miramax, who introduced this film, is very clear-headed. Even if this typical European film has a very good reputation, it has received limited attention in the North American market.

Even Return to Glory starring Matt Damon and Will Smith, because of the type of film, the premiere scale is much smaller than Human Purge 2.

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