Chapter 552: The Enemy of Love
is completely different from "Dungeon Siege" directed by Uwe Ball, the publicity and marketing of "Enemy of Love" is still based on traditional methods, and almost all the publicity revolves around Will Smith.
All promotions and advertisements are stamped with Will Smith's name or will Smith's profile picture.
"Enemy of Love": Will Smith teaches you to catch true love on three dates!"
"Will Smith's first romantic comedy movie is coming soon!"
"You haven't caught up with the girl you like, go see Will Smith's new film, Will Smith will tell you how to win the heart of the woman you like in the shortest possible time. ”
Every poster, every advertisement, and every promotional advertorial released by Embassy Pictures is indispensable for Will Smith.
Because, in this era, Will Smith represents more than just a name.
If you want to say who is the most successful and popular actor in Hollywood, Tiwell Smith has absolutely no objection.
Will Smith is now definitely one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors, reaching the pinnacle that black actors have never had in business.
Ronan was interviewed by reporters at the "Enemy of Love" promotional event, and said directly: "I have always believed that there is only one person who can play this role well, and that is Will Smith!"
In his heart, in the hearts of many fans, Will Smith is now one of the brightest stars in Hollywood.
In this era, Will Smith's name is a guarantee at the box office, and after the movie starring Will Smith is scheduled, other movies with scale and intentions will often take the initiative to give way to Will Smith's schedule.
For example, in the weekend before Christmas, there was only one film in North America, "The Enemy of Love", which opened in more than 3,000 theaters.
Stimulated by the double insurance of Will Smith, Garonan-Anderson, the theater chain opened a super scale of 3,650 theaters for a romantic comedy film like "Enemy of Love".
A super sequel to "The Lord of the Rings 3: The Return of the King", which opened the weekend before, only had 3,700 premieres in North America.
Will Smith at his peak has a magical charm that can magically turn a bad movie into a super-blockbuster.
Perhaps, Ronan, who has seen Emperor Shi's experience, has a clearer feeling.
is the most typical, Will Smith and Charlize Theron once starred in "Superman Hancock for All", which is simply rotten to a certain level, and it all succeeds with Will Smith's appeal.
Of course, this kind of good thing can't last forever, and the enthusiasm of fans will always dissipate one day.
Regardless of the other aspects, Will Smith is a good father who breaks his heart for his son.
Will Smith's status and appeal have been greatly reduced, and it is inseparable from trying every means to support his son to ascend to the throne.
Presumably many people still remember the magical "Return to Earth", which is really bad.
After 2010, the moviegoers have quietly changed, the influence and personal appeal of Hollywood stars are also weakening, and the stars who can really resist the box office are almost extinct.
Will Smith can't save a bad movie anymore.
At that time, the actors who once relied on their personal charm to win audiences and attract people to watch "Independence Day" and "Men in Black" on the National Day weekend in the United States reached the point where they might be on the verge of declining if they didn't make changes.
What's more, there is also a pit dad son who hangs behind his ass anytime and anywhere.
Once before Twentieth Century Fox launched "Independence Day 2", the first thing that came to mind was not director Roland Emmerich, but the actor Will Smith, and asked him if he would like to star in "Independence Day" 2, and he offered to pay $50 million for the two films, and he wanted a box office share, and he also brought his son.
I don't know if his son took the initiative to ask for it, or Will Smith insisted on it, the first two were just that, Twentieth Century Fox could agree to all of them, but Jaden Smith, the Twentieth Century Fox, couldn't stand it at all, and finally the talks collapsed.
Also, once Will Smith starred in the DC movie "Suicide Squad" on the condition that his son star in a DC hero movie, rumored to be "Static Man".
At that time, it was not easy for DC under the pressure of Marvel, and Warner Bros. was very afraid of Jaden Smith's super poison nature, and promised Will Smith to let Jaden Smith star in the hero movie There has been no news, so Will Smith withdrew from "Suicide Squad 2", and Jaden Smith's hero dream was quietly shattered.
Will Smith's strategy of bundling with Jaden Smith has made producers shy away, which has caused Will Smith to miss out on many opportunities.
Maybe Will Smith thinks in his heart that as long as Jaden Smith has enough opportunities, he will be able to shine, after all, he is also a halfway monk, isn't it also famous in Hollywood?
I'm afraid that the regret of Will Smith's life is that he can't wake up the son of the cheating father.
The weekend before Christmas, Embassy Pictures hosted a huge premiere of "Enemy of Love" at the Lincoln Center, the world's largest gathering of art venues.
On this day, the Lincoln Center for the Arts was full of stars, movie fans, and crowds.
Tens of thousands of fans blocked the vicinity of the premiere theater, and almost everyone was a supporter of Will Smith, as a big star standing in front of the screen, Will Smith's charm can be seen.
In contrast, the heroine, Charlize Theron, is a bit more obscure.
At this moment, if you really want to find a suitable word to describe Will Smith's charm, it is "the enemy of the whole people"!
In the theater hall, Tom Cruise said with emotion: "I really envy Will, this guy's charm is simply invincible." ”
Ronan watched the chaos caused by Will Smith walking into the interview area and said, "Will will soon be the new superstar, right?"
Tom Cruise, as one of the few superstars in the circle, undoubtedly has a lot to say, saying: "A $20 million salary is a hurdle, and if you get past it, it means that you have caught the edge of a superstar, is Will the second or third film with a $20 million salary? Including this film, Will has two more films that are big hits, and he is definitely a recognized superstar in the circle." ”
Ronan smiled and said, "The second film I collaborated with Will, "When Happiness Knocks", based on a true story, will be released this time next year. ”
"I've heard Will talk about it. Tom Cruise said, "You plan to go for the Oscars next year?"
Ronan nodded: "Try it, those old men, they have the same attitude towards you and Will." ”
Tom Cruise laughed at himself: "No way, who makes us so much money and has such a big appeal? ”
Ronan said deliberately, "You really feel good about yourself. ”
Tom Cruise laughed, "It's called confidence." ”
Some guests entered the theater one after another, but neither Ronan nor Tom Cruise meant to say hello, and the others just cast curious glances and did not come to disturb.
It wasn't until the sound of high heels hitting the ground that Tom Cruise turned his head and said to Ronan, "I'll go in first." ”
After speaking, he didn't wait for Ronan to reply, and left on his own.
Ronan turned his head to see Anne Hathaway walking over in a red mermaid evening dress.
"Hi Ronan. She pursed her mouth into a line and deliberately asked, "How is it alone?"
Ronan pointed at Tom Cruise, "Tom has something to do and just left." ”
Anne Hathaway tilted her head slightly, looking at him, "You know that's not what I'm talking about. ”
"I'm a bachelor. Ronan was not embarrassed: "Of course I want to be alone." ”
Anne Hathaway walked over, grabbed his arm, and said with a smile, "Now you're not alone. ”
Ronan walked towards the VIP room with him, and asked as he walked, "Have you picked up any new roles recently?"
"Nope. Anne Hathaway shook her head: "Take the initiative to find my producer and provide some youth idol roles like "The Princess Diaries" and "Summer of Jeans" to play some seventeen or eighteen-year-old girls." I'm in my twenties, so I can't always play this kind of role, right? Didn't you tell me that you have to make the transition as soon as possible. ”
Ronan nodded: "There are too many youth idol films, which is not good for you." ”
Anne Hathaway hurriedly agreed: "I think so too, but it's not easy to find new types ......of roles, but there are several independent studios who have asked me to star in art films."
She looked like she wanted to say something and stopped.
"What's wrong?" Ronan asked very cooperatively.
Anne Hathaway hesitated, but still said: "Those art films have very large-scale scenes in them. She glanced at Ronan and grabbed Ronan's arm, as if she was very considerate of his feelings: "I know you don't like it, so you rejected them all." ”
Ronan suddenly laughed and said deliberately, "Anne, thank you for taking into account my feelings. ”
Anne Hathaway lowered her head slightly: "Ronan, I'm going to be upset if you're not happy, really!" She leaned into Ronan's ear and whispered, "I just bought an apartment in Manhattan, you haven't seen it yet, when the premiere is over, can you visit me?"
Ronan certainly wouldn't turn down such an invitation: "Well, I haven't felt the atmosphere of a Manhattan apartment yet. ”
The two walked into the VIP lounge, and Ronan greeted some guests, many of whom were stars or directors they had worked with in the past, such as James Wong and others who were filming "Dead Comes 3" in New York.
Half an hour later, the main creative staff of "Enemy of Love" walked in one after another, and Ronan went over to hug Will Smith and greeted the others.
Then, he saw Charlize Theron.
It's hard to imagine that Charlize Theron has regained her model-like figure.