American Fame and Fortune Chapter 489

Chapter 489 Tom Cruise was inspired by Martin

Spring is often the dullest season for Hollywood movies, not even as good as September and October after the summer holidays, when blockbuster movies rarely appear.

 But "John Wick" changed this situation, and used its hot attendance to tell all film companies and theater companies that it was not that there were no audiences in the spring season, but that the film was not attractive enough.

Not just ordinary audiences, many stars, directors and producers, especially professionals in the field of action films, also entered theaters to watch "John Wick".

In Los Angeles, Tom Cruise and Brad Bird watched the movie together in the VIP room of Cinemark Cinema at Century City Plaza.

 The audience on the first floor had already left, but the two of them had no intention of leaving and planned to watch it a second time.

 Brad Bird, who directed "The Incredibles", has a notebook in his hand that is densely packed with notes from the movie he just watched.

“The box office on the first day of release in North America exceeded US$20 million, and the reputation was so good that it exploded.” Tom Cruise said the latest information he got: “The actual investment in this film was only more than US$40 million.”

Brad Bird nodded and said: "Actually, I almost reached a cooperation with Martin Davis. Tom, you know, my management company was WMA. At that time, Martin Davis' "Wanted" "Looking for the director, Ali once approached me, and I was also interested, but I didn't have confidence in him and gave up before I met him."

 Tom Cruise said: "I think this film will be helpful for the "Mission: Impossible 4" we are going to work on next."

  Brad Bird said directly: "The action scene design of this film, as well as Martin's personal action design, are worthy of our reference."

Tom Cruise has been in trouble in the past two years. The several works he starred in, whether it is "Lion in the Mouth of a Lamb" or "Killing Hitler", have all received mediocre responses. He is about to fall from the super star status and is in urgent need of a masterpiece. Secure position.

 The Mission: Impossible series was naturally put on the agenda.

This time, he chose Brad Bird, who has directed Pixar animated films, as the director.

Brad Bird said: "Tom, I think it is necessary for you to talk to Martin. Many of the things he showed in this film may be of great benefit if they can be reasonably applied to our future filming. help."

 Tom Cruise has always maintained a high amount of exercise, but there are some things he must admit: "My skills are far inferior to Martin."

Brad Bird looked at his notebook and said: "What is the most commendable thing about Martin in this film? Playing in person! The Santa Monica Pier incident brought initial popularity to John Wick. More than ten The different versions of the dock video can be regarded as part of the film.”

He said while thinking: "Whether it is the dock incident itself or the long action shots used many times in the film, Martin has brought a sense of reality, as well as courage and will that are extremely consistent with the character itself!"

Tom Cruise recalled the video of the dock incident, recalled the movie he had just watched, and thought about Martin's personal experience, and suddenly got an inspiration: "Experience these dangerous scenes in person, and perform those incredible action scenes in person! "

 Brad Bird was stunned for a moment, still thinking.

Tom Cruise is a star who understands the mechanism of the film market very well. He immediately thought of more: "Our film is called Mission Impossible. It is meant to break the limits. I personally acted in those impossible scenes. Not only can It increases the appeal of the film itself and also provides excellent promotional material!”

 Brad Bird understood and said, "You are a superstar, and the publicity will be great."

Tom Cruise nodded slightly and asked: "What if I invite Martin to play a role? Design a role that is slightly less important than Ethan Hunt."

 A super star, a superstar, the two are combined...Brad Bird resisted the temptation, the scenes were too difficult to balance, and said euphemistically: "The salary budget will explode, and Paramount will never agree."

Tom Cruise gave up on the idea and said, "I'll have someone contact Martin Davis and talk to him in person."

Brad Bird said: "That's fine." He added: "Not only these, but also marketing. The murder caused by a dog has become a hot topic of discussion on the entire Internet in just a few days."

“I specifically asked Warner Bros.,” Tom Cruise said, “Regarding this part of the marketing, it came from Martin's idea and was handled by his studio team.”

 Brad Bird laughed: “Martin Davis' dog has become the most untouchable person in the United States.”

 Tom Cruise smiled helplessly: "An old guy like me actually has to ask for advice from a young man like Martin..."

But he has been famous for nearly thirty years. In the past few years, the entire media has smeared him, but he has still not been obscured. He does have something unique.

 For example, being able to calm down and learn from the strengths of others.

At the AMC theater also located in Century City, Quentin and Harvey Weinstein were leaving the private room and heading to the parking lot.

 Harvey said as he walked: "I never thought that one day I would also contribute to the box office of Martin Davis and Warner Brothers."

　　Quentin smiled strangely: "Who told you that if you have a bad relationship with them, you can't get free tickets."

 Harvey didn't want to talk for a while.

 Suddenly, someone nearby shouted: "Don't **** my dog, do you want to cause a murder?"

Another person shouted: "You are neither Jonathan nor Martin!"

 Many people around him looked over there, and many laughed, obviously understanding what he meant.

 Harvey shook his head: "A movie with a US$40 million investment has become a hit with a US$100 million blockbuster..."

 Quentin stopped and looked over: "If you had given me a Martin, "Inglourious Basterds" would have brought you a $200 million blockbuster hit."

 Harvey thought about Martin rejecting his invitation, and then looked at the popularity of "John Wick", and felt that he had lost 200 million in vain.     What he did not gain, is not what he lost?

 Harvey asked: "What do you think of this film?"

"It's very good. I think it can become a classic in action." Quentin changed his voice: "But there is one shortcoming. Martin fired so many shots, but none of them exploded!"

Harvey ignored the old man's crazy talk and said: "Martin Davis's other film, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" with David Fincher, is going to the Cannes Film Festival in May. In the competition section, "Inglourious Basterds" will also participate, so you and the creators should be more prepared. "

 There is no personal conflict between Quentin and Martin, but competing for awards at the Cannes Film Festival is related to the entire publicity plan of the film.

Winning a big award from Cannes, whether it is an actor award or a film award, will be of great help to the subsequent commercial development of the film.

 The older generation in Hollywood are either analyzing the factors behind Martin's success, or they are envious and jealous, and they all pay more or less attention to him.

 Many people in the new generation are also paying attention to Martin and the movies he stars in. Some of them also regard Martin as their idol.

Saturday night, Kristen Stewart drove up to the Santa Monica Commerce Plaza with Dakota Fanning and Sofia Stallone in her car.

 They had made an appointment long ago to watch Martin's new film together.

The car was parked in the underground parking lot. Dakota took out two silicone bowls, handed them to Sofia, and said: "Quick, put them inside your clothes, be bigger, be more mature, don't let people see that you are a little kid!" "

“You're the little brat!” Sophia took it and stuffed it into her clothes. The originally mediocre airport immediately turned into a mountain peak.

Christine glanced at the time and urged: "Hurry up! Hurry up! I have read media reports that there are many people booking tickets. If you go late, you can only sit in the corner."

Sofia put the silicone in and took out the makeup mirror to look at it. She was wearing heavy makeup and looked very mature.

Dakota said: "No problem. There are many people watching Martin's new film. It's enough to look at you. Who cares about your specific age."

Sofia put away her makeup mirror and opened the car door: "Let's go! Let's go!"

 The three of them entered the mall together and went straight to the nearest Cinemark chain theater.

 Dakota and Sofia both said hello to their families and said they would stay at Christine's house.

Although it was a bit late, there were many customers in Cinemark, and the front hall was full, mostly movie fans waiting to watch John Wick.

Christine waited in line for a long time to get the three movie tickets she had booked.

There were too many people in the front hall, and there was no place to sit. The queue in front of the ticket gate was almost at the entrance of the theater.

 The three of them went over and lined up.

Dakota said: "When I grow up and have Martin's charisma, I can wake up from my dreams with a smile."

 “You are very famous,” Sofia said.

“My fame came from being a child star, and I was a drag when I became an adult.” Dakota pointed at Kristen: “There are very few child stars who have made such a smooth transition like her.”

Christine shared her personal experience: “You need to be supported by big people.”

Sofia understood and asked Dakota: "Do you want to play with Martin?"

 Dakota was noncommittal.

 Soon, the three of them checked the tickets.

The ticket inspector just glanced at Sophia's swollen chest and let the three people in.

 Entering the movie theater, as expected, there were so many people that it looked like you were getting free prizes. The three of you could only sit in the back row, and you could see that the stalls were full of people.

 Dakota said: "This movie is going to be a box office hit."

 Sophia rolled her eyes: "It's already exploded, okay!"

 The lights lit up on the screen, and Kristen reminded: "Shut up and watch the movie!"

Saturday passed, "John Wick" still maintained its high popularity on Friday, taking in another US$21.97 million at the box office in North America.

The film has a good reputation and is very topical.

  “A murder caused by a dog” has been ranked first on Google's hot search list for two consecutive days!

This extended topic also spread spontaneously among movie fans' memes.

Memes like "You want my dog's life, I want your dog's life" have become popular topics on the Internet.

With the help of topical marketing and the most critical impact of the Santa Monica incident, "John Wick" opened in North America on its opening weekend, grossing US$58.89 million at the box office in three days!

This also set a record for the opening of an R-rated original non-sequel movie.

 (End of this chapter)

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