Chapter 203： Lose yourself (2 in 1 six thousand words

? "This is a real masterpiece, an excellent film with many elements including horror, horror and action!"

In the interview area in front of the Chiefs Rock Theater in Hollywood, Tom Cruise attracted the attention of countless media and showed his superstar style in the interview: "And different from the simple blood and killing of ordinary horror thrillers, this film is profound. Reflects the social reality that we cannot avoid..."

The flashing lights were connected in one piece, almost illuminating the blind's eyes.

Tom Cruise was personable, and after the interview, he left the media area and entered the Emirates Rock Theater.

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

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

Ronan hugged Tom Cruise and said: "I'm just a producer. The media focuses on the actors and directors in front of the scene."

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

Ronan shrugged: "It's not that the media don't know me, their focus is not on me."

The news reports of the producers are not interesting, and ordinary fans will not pay attention. In this era, even Jerry Bruckheimer and Harvey Weinstein rarely appear in the media.

Tom Cruise didn't say much about this, and instead asked: "Is it okay to issue overseas?"

"Don't worry." Ronan is confident: "All the work is ready. The areas covered by Halloween will be screened at the same time this weekend. The first film is quite successful overseas. It is not difficult for the sequel to attract the audience. The thing is, there is no rival of the same 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 was very concerned: "I hope to get the first box office."

Ronan smiled, and said: "As far as the current estimate is, 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, greeted him in the past. Unexpectedly, Tom Cruise was also very enlightened. As one of the investors, he was also regarded as a half host, and he used to talk to others. A few words of greeting.

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

But a Tom Cruise is attractive enough to ensure the topicality of the film.

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

"Mission Impossible 2" heroine Sandy Newton, "Vanilla Sky" heroine Penelope Cruz, and Cameron Diaz.

This made Ronan suspicious for a while, and Tom Cruise invited all his harem team 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, expressing thanks in due course: "You are welcome, it is a great honor."

Penelope Cruz stood directly next to Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz always had a smile on his big mouth, and Sandy Newton greeted him and went elsewhere.

Ronan saw Penelope Cruz and Tom Cruise and knew that the rumor that the two were dating in the circle was true.

The Spanish actress can be called a scandal maker. In a short time in Hollywood, she has had scandals with Matt Damon, Nicolas Cage and Tom Cruise.

Obviously, Penelope Cruz knows how to take advantage.

Ronan chatted for a few words, then went to other places to greet the guests. He saw Chris from Sony Entertainment.

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

"Yes, he is Ronan Anderson." Tom Cruise thought for a while: "Let me think about it, Ronan seems to be 23 years old this year."

"What?" Cameron Diaz was quite shocked.

Penelope Cruz also opened his mouth in surprise: "A 23-year-old cinema film producer?"

Tom Cruise doesn’t usually think, but he was a little surprised when he said it. When he got along with Ronan, he only felt that he was quick-thinking, mature, and experienced. He didn’t seem to be a young man at all, but his age. people.

"It's not just that." Tom Cruise added: "Ronan is also the owner of Relativity Entertainment. Relativity Entertainment has two subsidiaries. You should have heard of Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures."

Cameron Diaz's big mouth turned slightly into an O shape and said: "The embassy entertainment that released "Blair the Witch"? Shahai Entertainment, the producer of "Human Removal Project" and "Reaper Is Coming"?"

Tom Cruise shrugged slightly: "Yes."

"God." Cameron Diaz's expression was a bit exaggerated, covering his big mouth, and asked in a low voice: "He comes from a billionaire family?"

There must be countless resources behind to make such achievements at such a young age.

Apart from this answer, Cameron Diaz could not think of anything else.

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

Penelope Cruz took a look at Tom Cruise, and as far as she knew, Tom Cruise was very proud, and that Ronan Anderson must be extraordinary to say this.

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 is very important?

What life experience do you have in your early twenties? There are not many women, right?

"Ronan, you are not kind." Chris shook his head straight: "At the beginning, you said you were not interested in Ang Lee's film. How did you turn around and bought the North American copyright? It is said that you are still planning to run Chongao? This film is still in Toronto. Unanimously praised at the film festival."

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

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

Chris couldn't deny it, there was no rebuttal.

Ronan smiled and turned the subject: "Thank you for joining us."

Chris snorted deliberately and said: "I'm not here to support you, I'm here to support James Huang."

Ronan sighed long, as if very sad: "Chris, you Sony Entertainment poached the most valuable director on my side."

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

Ronan couldn't say anything. James Wong didn't sign the contract and shook his head: "James Wong is gone. I don't know where to find the director of "Death of Death 2" later."

Chris deliberately asked, "Should I introduce one to you?"

"Forget it." Ronan didn't quite believe Sony Entertainment's eyes on Hollywood directors, and Chris was very lacking in sincerity, said: "I'm hiring, and maybe I can find new candidates soon."

In other words, Chris said that if there is a good director, Sony Entertainment is too late to use it. How can it be extrapolated?

Ronan didn't just come to Chris to talk about this. He asked, "I heard that Sony Columbia's Spider-Man project is still raising funds?"

A lot of news has already circulated in the circle, and Chris has no need to avoid it, saying: "I am not the person in charge of this project, but I heard that it is about financing and shooting.

Ronan said timely: "I have a sum of money in my hands."

Chris shook his head directly: "Don't think about it. In addition to its own fundraising, Sony Columbia Pictures will only use investment from outside the circle, and investment in 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 can't be forced, and I will ask about it later, if it is really like Chris said, then forget it.

Robert Lee has started various copyright negotiations in New York, there is no need to stare at a Spider-Man.

Moreover, in the future, maybe Sony Columbia Pictures will come to him.

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

The actor who is nearly forty years old is now an unknown person. After the initial audition, Ronan watched his audition video and decided that he would play the leading actor.

It's not how good Frank Grillo's audition is, but Ronan remembers this man.

To be precise, Ronan did not remember the name Frank Grillo, but recognized this face.

The crossbones in the American team, the old man in "Wolf Warriors 2", his sturdy face is quite distinctive and easier to remember than his name.

"Hello, Ronan." Suddenly someone said hello: "Remember me?"

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

Cameron Diaz pursed his mouth into a line with a big smile, and said, "I just heard Tom talk about some of your things. I didn't expect you to be so young but you did so many amazing things."

Ronan said modestly: "Tom is too famous."

Cameron Diaz invited: "Next weekend, I will be starring in the premiere of "Charles in the Thunder", do you have time to attend the premiere?"

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

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

Ronan shook it in her hand, but felt that something was thrust into his hand by Cameron Diaz.

Cameron Diaz blinked at Ronan: "I'm waiting for you."

After speaking, the corners of her big mouth raised up, and she turned and left.

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

"These female stars." Ronan shook his head slightly: "Sure enough, take the initiative."

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

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

Ronan was a little surprised, did not answer, but asked: "You know so well?"

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

"Including you?" Ronan asked again.

Tom Cruise shook his head and said, "Penny has been with me on the crew."

Ronan rubbed the note and threw it into a nearby trash can. Tom Cruise was a little surprised: "Will you try? 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 has no mental hygiene, he can't be interested when he hears Tom Cruise. He asked: "You and Penelope Cruz won't come for real? "

Tom Cruise is quite savvy, and whispered: "It's just for fun. She is just borrowing my fame. It just so happens that I am also a little interested in her, and everyone gets what they want."

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

"Yours?" Tom Cruise said with disdain: "This is the universal norm in Hollywood."

Ronan shook his head at Tom Cruise. The friendship between the two deepened. Some jokes can also be casually said: "Tom, you want to let yourself go."

James Wong and Glenn Morgan passed by and greeted Ronan and Tom Tom Cruise. After the two left, Tom Cruise said, "I signed the divorce agreement. I feel relieved. I wasted so many years and I have to find a way to make up for it."

Perhaps Ronan’s words really played a role. Earlier than in his 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 allocated nearly 100 million dollars in assets to Nicole Kidman.

Although Nicole Kidman is not the rumored Australian big landlord, she will soon become a veritable billionaire.

It's no wonder that one by one beautiful women always go into the circle of rich and famous, once one is put on, even if they are finally abandoned, they will no longer have to worry about survival in the future.

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

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

Ronan laughed and said, "In this case, don't walk in anymore."

Tom Cruise also laughed. The two talked about marriage and women. Tom Cruise looked straight and said: "Ronan, there is something, I want to consult your suggestions."

The continuous operation of the film succeeded, and a small company on the verge of bankruptcy was developed 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 a smile down and asked, "What's the matter?"

Tom Cruise lowered his voice slightly, and said: "You have a very good vision of production. Don't be humble. I am friends with you and know you better than others. Ronan, you have followed "Mission Impossible 2". Is there a response from the aftermarket?"

"I've followed some." Ronan didn't say anything false: "At the box office, "Mission Impossible 2" was a huge success, but the audience's reputation was not good."

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

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

Tom Cruise pointed to him: "When you watched the screening..."

Ronan interrupted: "Many things are hindsight, especially movies."

This is very reasonable, but the bad movies that were recognized in the trial screening were very popular, and the movies with good reputation were not followed and appeared frequently.

The most typical is George Lucas's "Star Wars", which was criticized by countless release labels and film critics as worthless during the trial screening. The result?

A lot of analysis of failed movies is often a post-mortem.

Tom Cruise also understands this and said: "Ronan, there is a problem with this film. It is obvious. You have not participated in the filming and production of "Mission Impossible 2". From the perspective of the observer and the producer, analyze it. , Where is the problem with this film?"

Ronan thought for a while, and now he and Tom Cruise are different from the past, and his friendship is getting deeper, and he can say something unpleasant: "The biggest problem with this film is that it did not continue the style of the first film. Let's put it this way, Tom. "Mission Impossible 2" is not a Tom Cruise movie, but a John Wu movie."

Directors are more likely to influence and determine the style of movies than actors, and this seems to be no problem.

But in front of a star of Tom's level, the problem arises.

Tom Cruise was lost in thought.

Ronan added: "I didn't realize it at the beginning, but after looking at the film after combining all the reactions, I felt that the style of the film was not right. The suspense of "Mission Impossible 1", it didn't. The tightness of peeling cocoons, the suffocating tension of progressive layers, and there is no."

"Ethan-Hunt is no longer in a puzzle, seeking identity recognition and uncovering the facts, but bluntly fights with his opponent. This loses the essence of the first and becomes more like an action movie. ."

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

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

Ronan replied: "Yes. This is a film that belongs to Tom Cruise and Ethan Hunt, not others. The rest should be for this."

"What about making a sequel?" Tom Cruise obviously valued Ronan's words.

"Don't shoot the sequel for now." Ronan is also watching Tom Cruise as a friend, so he said with a rare sincerity: "Tom, you don't lack a film now. From the market response, John- Wu’s style has caused aesthetic fatigue. This situation may have spread to "Mission Impossible 2". If the third part is released in a short time, the negative effects of the second part may all fall on the third part. Cause the third part to face many problems."

Tom Cruise has been in the industry for twenty years and naturally has the ability to analyze. It is not difficult to find that Ronan’s statements are likely to become facts.

"Wait a few more years?" Tom Cruise asked.

Ronan immediately said: "Yes, wait a few more years. And the subsequent director selection should be cautious, John Wu don't use it anymore."

Tom Cruise squeezed his chin and thought for a while, and said, "I will 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 timeout is for the future of the series. When fans start to miss Ethan Hunt, there will be more support when they return."

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

Regarding the divorce, he accepted Ronan's suggestion and chose to cut the mess quickly, completely getting rid of the previous predicament, and admitted that he owed Ronan a favor.

This discussion about "Mission: Impossible 2", Tom Cruise felt that he benefited a lot. He had a vague and difficult situation about the series. After hearing Ronan's words, he suddenly became clear.

Tom Cruise sighed in his heart, no wonder Ronan was able to continue to succeed. This "Human Removal Project 2" was generally optimistic in the industry before it was released. The fundamental reason is that there is real talent!

Hearing Tom Cruise's words, Ronan shook his head: "Tom, it's too far to say favoritism. 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 pay.

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

Speaking of this "Human Removal Project 2", Tom Cruise was in a good mood to follow in 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 the first one.

The Chiefs' Stone Theater, which can accommodate thousands of people, is full of seats. Unlike the obscurity when the "Human Removal Project" was opened, the film was announced 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, has a very clear head. Even though 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 Removal Project 2".

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