"This is a true masterpiece, an excellent film that combines many elements of horror, thriller and action!"

In the interview area in front of Hollywood's Emirates Rock Theater, Tom Cruise attracted the attention of countless media, and showed the style of a superstar in front of the interview: "And unlike ordinary horror thrillers, which are pure blood and killing, this film deeply reflects the social reality that we can't avoid......"

The flashing lights are connected in a row, almost illuminating the eyes of the blind.

Tom Cruise was personable and left the media area after the interview and entered the Emirates Rock Theatre.

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

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

Ronan hugged Tom Cruise and said, "I'm just a producer, and the media focuses on the actors in front of the camera, 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 about me, their focus is not on me." ”

The producer's news is not interesting to report, and ordinary movie fans will not pay attention, and in this day and age, even Jerry Bruckheimer and Harvey Weinstein rarely appear in the media.

Tom Cruise didn't say much about that, instead asking, "Is it okay to distribute overseas?"

"Rest assured. Ronan is very confident: "All the work is ready, the areas covered by Halloween will be released at the same time this weekend, the first part is quite successful overseas, it is not difficult for the sequel to attract audiences, the main thing is that there is no opponent of equal strength to compete with us this year." ”

Tom Cruise, who invested $1.5 million in the film, which is a quarter of the total investment, is quite concerned: "Hopefully there will be a box office for the first part." ”

Ronan smiled and said, "According to the current estimate, the North American box office will not be lower than the first part at least." ”

At this time, someone entered the VIP room again, Ronan, as the host, went over to say hello, but what he didn't expect was that Tom Cruise was also very conscious, as one of the investors, and half of the host, he also went over to say a few words to people.

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

But one Tom Cruise is captivating enough to keep the film topical.

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

Mission: Impossible 2 heroine Thandie Newton, Vanilla Sky heroine Penelope Cruz, who is being filmed, and Cameron Diaz.

This made Ronan suspect for a while, and Tom Cruise had brought in his harem group to cheer him on.

"Penny, this is Ronan. Ronan, this is Penelope-Cruz. Tom Cruise introduces Ronan: "This is Cameron Diaz ......"

Ronan shook hands with several ladies one by one and thanked them at the right time: "It's an honor to welcome you. ”

Penelope Cruz stood directly next to Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz always had a smile on his big mouth, and Sandy Newton went somewhere else with a few words of greeting.

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

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

It's clear that Penelope-Cruz knows how to take advantage of the situation.

Ronan chatted a few words and went to other places to greet the guests, and he saw Chris from Sony Entertainment.

Cameron Diaz looked at Ronan's back and asked curiously, "Tom, is this Ronan Anderson, the producer of the film? ”

"That's right, he's Ronan Anderson. Tom Cruise thought for a moment: "Let me think about it, Ronan seems to be twenty-three years old this year. ”

"What?" Cameron Diaz was rather shocked.

Penelope Cruz also opened her mouth in surprise: "Twenty-three-year-old theatrical filmmaker?"

Tom Cruise usually doesn't think it, but when he says it at this time, he is also a little surprised, when he gets along with Ronan, he only feels that he is quick-thinking, mature, and experienced, not like a young man at all, but like his peers.

"It's more than that. Tom Cruise added: "Ronan is also the owner of Relativity Entertainment. Relativity Entertainment has two subsidiaries, you should have heard of it, Shahai Entertainment and Embassy Pictures. ”

Cameron Diaz's big mouth turned into an O-shape slightly, and said, "Embassy Entertainment, which released "Blair the Witch"? Shahai Entertainment, the producer of "Human Eradication Project" and "Death is Coming"?"

Tom Cruise shrugged slightly: "That's right. ”

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

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

Cameron Diaz couldn't think of anything else at all other than this answer.

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

Penelope Cruz glanced at Tom Cruise, and as far as she knew, Tom Cruise was very proud, and to be able to say such things, that Ronan Anderson must be extraordinary.

Cameron Diaz couldn't believe that there was such a successful producer in Hollywood at such a young age?

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

In your early twenties, what kind of life experience do you have? There are not many women, right?

"Ronan, you're not kind. Chris shook his head: "At the beginning, you said that you were not interested in Ang Lee's film, why did you turn around and buy the North American rights? It is said that you are still preparing to run the Olympics? This film also received unanimous praise at the Toronto Film Festival." ”

Of course, it is impossible to hide this kind of thing, but Ronan did not have any emotions such as shame, and said very calmly: "This film is lower than my psychological price, so I bought it." ”

He squeezed Chris again: "At that time, you yourself said that you would give up this film and not compete with me. ”

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

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

Chris snorted deliberately and said, "I'm not here to cheer for you, I'm here to cheer for James Wong." ”

Ronan let out a long sigh, as if very sad: "Chris, you Sony Entertainment poached the most valuable director on my side. ”

"How can you say digging?" Chris Zhenzhen said: "Your directing contract with James has expired, and James' cooperation with Sony Entertainment is a normal business practice." ”

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

Chris deliberately asked, "Do you want me to introduce you to one?"

"Forget it. Ronan didn't quite trust Sony Entertainment's vision of Hollywood directors, and Chris was very insincere, saying, "I'm hiring, maybe I'll find a new candidate soon." ”

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

Ronan approached Chris, and didn't just come over to talk about this, he asked, "I heard that Sony Columbia's Spider-Man project is still funding?"

A lot of news has long been circulating in the circle, and Chris has no need to avoid it, saying: "I'm not the person in charge of this project, but I heard that it is going to be financed for filming." ”

Ronan said in due time: "I have a sum of money in my hand. ”

Chris shook his head directly: "You don't have to think about it, in addition to raising funds from Sony Columbia Pictures on its own, external funds will only use investments outside the circle, and investments in the Hollywood industry will not be considered at all." ”

Ronan nodded slightly, why Sony Columbia Pictures did this, of course he could figure it out.

This kind of thing can't be forced, so I'll inquire later, and if things are really like what Chris said, then forget it.

Robert Lee has already started various copyright negotiations in New York, and there's no need to just stare at one Spider-Man.

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

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

The actor, who is nearly forty years old and now a nobody, saw the video of his audition after the initial audition, and finalized that he should play the leading role.

It's not that Frank Grillo auditioned well, it's that Ronan remembers the man.

To be exact, Ronan doesn't remember the name Frank Grillo, but he does recognize the face.

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

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

Ronan saw a big mouth, one that belonged to Cameron Diaz, and said with a smile, "Hello, Miss Diaz. ”

Cameron Diaz laughed widely, and said, "I just heard Tom talk about some things about you, 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, I starred in the premiere of "Breaking Bad", do you have time to come to the premiere?"

Ronan wasn't sure if he would have time, so he could only say, "I'll be there as long as time allows." ”

Cameron Diaz reached out to shake his hand: "I'm sure Drew will welcome you." ”

Ronan shook her hand, only to feel something slipped into his hand by Cameron Diaz.

Cameron Diaz winked at Ronan: "I'm waiting for you to come." ”

After speaking, the corners of her big mouth hooked upwards and turned to leave.

Ronan opened his hand, and there was a very small note in the palm of his hand, and he picked it up and looked at it, and there was an address written on it, as if it was a room number at the Sheraton Hotel.

"These female stars. Ronan shook his head slightly: "Sure enough, 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, and he had also seen Ronan and Cameron Diaz before, and couldn't help but ask curiously, "What, 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 about her? ”

"Including you?" Ronan asked again.

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

Ronan rubbed the note and threw it into a nearby trash can, Tom Cruise was a little surprised: "Why don't you try it?" I heard that her big mouth is very powerful, and one of the co-producers on the crew said that even an iron rod can make her bite soft. ”

"I'm not interested. Although Ronan has no psychological cleanliness, he will not be interested in hearing Tom Cruise say this, and asks, "You and Penelope Cruz are not going to come for real, are you?"

Tom Cruise was quite shrewd and whispered, "Just playing." She's just borrowing my fame, and it just so happens that I'm a little interested in her too, and everyone takes what they need. ”

Ronan deliberately said, "When did you steal my rules of doing things?"

"Yours?" Tom Cruise said dismissively, "It's a universal Hollywood norm." ”

Ronan shook his head at Tom Cruise, and the friendship between the two deepened, and some jokes could be said casually: "Tom, you want to let yourself go." ”

James Wong and Glenn Morgan passed by, greeted Ronan and Tom Tom Cruise, and waited for the two to leave, Tom Cruise said: "I feel relaxed after signing that divorce agreement, I have wasted so many years, and I have to find a way to make up for it." ”

Maybe Ronan's words really played a role, earlier than in his previous life, Tom Cruise signed a divorce agreement with Nicole Kidman last month, and even fixed assets including real estate plus various expenses paid at once, Tom Cruise gave Nicole Kidman nearly 100 million dollars in assets.

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

It's no wonder that beautiful women always drill into the circle of rich and celebrities, once they put on one, even if they are abandoned in the end, they don't have to worry about survival in the future.

It has to be said that natural beauty itself is a resourceable resource.

Tom Cruise said: "It was only when I took the step of marriage that I discovered the wonders of Hollywood. ”

Ronan laughed and said, "In that case, don't go in again." ”

Tom Cruise also laughed, and the two talked about marriage and women, Tom Cruise looked straight and said, "Ronan, there is something I want to ask for your advice." ”

After running a successful film series and developing a small company on the verge of bankruptcy into a small conglomerate that now integrates production and distribution, Tom Cruise has long regarded Ronan as a heavyweight in the circle.

Seeing that Tom Cruise was serious, Ronan put away his smile and asked, "What's the matter?"

Tom Cruise lowered his voice a little and said, "You have a very good eye for filmmaking, don't be humble, I'm friends with you and know you better than anyone else." Ronan, have you paid attention to the post-screening market response of "Mission Impossible 2"?"

"I've paid attention to some. Ronan didn't say anything: "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 part at the box office, but the word of mouth plummeted.

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

Tom Cruise pointed at him: "You watch the test screening when ......"

Ronan interrupted: "A lot of things are hindsight, especially movies. ”

This is very reasonable, but the bad movies that were recognized as bad at the time of the test screening were big sellers, and the films with a good reputation were not cared for and often appeared.

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

A lot of analysis of failed movies is often an afterthought.

Tom Cruise also understood this, saying, "Ronan, there's something wrong with this film, obviously. You have not participated in the filming and production of "Mission Impossible 2", from the perspective of spectators and producers, what is the problem with this film?"

Ronan thought for a while, and now that he and Tom Cruise have grown in friendship and friendship, he can say something that he doesn't like: "The biggest problem with this film is that it doesn't continue the style of the first part. Let's put it this way, Tom. Mission: Impossible 2 is not a Tom Cruise movie, but a John Wu movie. ”

It seems that there is no problem with the director influencing and deciding on the style of the film more easily than the actors.

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 first, and it was only after I watched this film based on the reactions of all parties that I felt that the style of the film was not quite right. The suspense of "Mission Impossible 1", it doesn't. There is no such compactness as to peel off the cocoon, and there is no suffocating tension of progressing layers. ”

Ethan Hunter is no longer bogged down in a puzzle, seeking identity recognition and unraveling facts, but straightforwardly fights with opponents, which loses the essence of the first film and becomes more like an action movie. ”

"Frankly, Tom. Ronan did not shy away from the key question: "This film is just the idol charm of a superstar and the so-called violent aesthetics of the director. ”

Tom Cruise nodded lightly and asked, "You mean, the film loses itself?"

Ronan replied, "Yes." This is a film that belongs to Tom Cruise and Ethan Hinter, and nothing else, and the rest are supposed to serve it. ”

"What about a sequel?" Tom Cruise clearly values Ronan's words.

"Don't shoot a sequel just yet. Ronan was also looking at Tom Cruise as a friend, so he spoke with rare sincerity: "Tom, you don't have a shortage of appointments right now. Judging from the market response, John Wu's style has caused aesthetic fatigue. This situation may spread to "Mission Impossible 2", if the third part is launched in a short time, maybe the negative effects of the second part will all fall on this third part, causing the third part to face a lot of problems. ”

Tom Cruise has been in the industry for 20 years, and naturally has analytical skills, and it is not difficult to find that the situations that Ronan said are very likely to turn into facts.

"How many more years to wait?" asked Tom Cruise.

Ronan immediately said, "Yes, wait a few more years." And the follow-up director choice should be cautious, John Wu should not use it again. ”

Tom Cruise pinched his chin and thought for a while, then said, "I'll call a meeting when I get back, and if the situation is not good, I'll negotiate with Paramount Pictures to suspend the sequel project." ”

Since he has said so much, Ronan doesn't mind saying a few more words: "The pause is for the future of the series, and when fans start to miss Ethan Hanter, there will be more people to support it when they return." ”

Tom Cruise patted Ronan on the arm: "Thank you for the 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, completely getting rid of the previous predicament, and admitting that he owed Ronan a favor.

This discussion about "Mission Impossible 2", Tom Cruise felt that he benefited a lot, and he was originally a little vague and troubled about the series, but after listening to Ronan's words, he suddenly became enlightened.

Tom Cruise sighed in his heart, no wonder Ronan can succeed continuously, this "Human Removal Plan 2" has not yet been released and is generally optimistic in the industry, it is fundamentally because of real talent!

Hearing Tom Cruise's words, Ronan shook his head: "Tom, it's too much to say that people are too foreign, we are friends, and we should help as much as we can." ”

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

In this world, it is the most difficult thing to repay the debt of favors.

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

Speaking of this "Human Removal Project 2", Tom Cruise was in a good mood instantly, followed Ronan's footsteps, and said: "It will definitely be a big seller, I have a hunch." ”

Almost all forecasting agencies in the industry believe that the results of this film will not be below the first one.

The Chiefstone Theatre, which can accommodate thousands of people, is packed, and unlike the obscurity of "The Human Eradication Project" when it opened, the film was promoted on a larger scale and attracted more attention.

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

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

Miramax, who introduced this film, is very sober-minded, and this typical European film, even if it has a very good reputation, has received limited attention in the North American market.

Even "Return to Glory" starring Matt Damon and Will Smith has a much smaller premiere than "Human Erasure Project 2" because of the type of film.

Genius one second to remember the address of this site:. Mobile version reading URL: m.