Hollywood Drawing

In the Warner president's office, Jeff was just about to go back when he heard a knock on the door.

John walked into the office with the data he had just compiled in his hand.

"Boss, I went to your office, and the secretary told me you were here." After John told Jeff, he handed him the information in his hand.

"Well, on Friday, the film's box office was 9.79 million US dollars. Well done! Our own investigators then selected 3,500 movie fans. The questionnaire returned showed that more than 90% of the audience chose A or A+. The reputation is very good!”

Jeff looked at the detailed data analysis in his hand and felt very happy. After reading it, he handed it directly to Kevin Tetsuhara.

After John finished watching him, he said cautiously: "Boss, there is a situation that is not shown in these data."

"What?"

"I asked the investigators, and those who rated the film A or A+ were all young movie fans, almost none over 30 years old. The other scores were either C or below C!" After John finished speaking, he looked at himself anxiously. boss.

Jeff and Kevin were stunned for a moment at the same time, which shows that there are still hidden dangers in the film.

Jeff touched his chin, thought for a while and said: "This shows that the vast majority of the audience can accept the film's setting and like it very much. The remaining small group of people hate the film very much."

"Jeff!" Kevin Tetsuhara put down the stat sheet in his hand, with a relaxed expression that clearly didn't care about this issue. "It's normal for this to happen. There can't be a film that everyone likes. We are targeting young people.

Moreover, this is a large-scale R-rated film. It is completely normal for some people to hate the film. The only thing that everyone can like besides gold is beautiful swords! "

"You're right," Jeff muttered.

At the same time, in Universal City, California, the oldest film and television production company among the six major Hollywood giants, Tom Cruise and his wife were sitting in the conference room with their agents.

Not only Tom Cruise and his wife, but also the main staff of "Ambition Earth", it can be said that the core team is meeting here, and they are discussing the follow-up publicity issues of the film.

"Our main competitor seems to be Warner Bros.'s "Get Out," and now we are lagging behind in all aspects, whether it is the film's box office or audience reputation!"

Carl Laemmle, head of Universal Pictures' film and television production department, looked at everyone in the conference room. "Although it had an advantage at the box office on the first day, we all know why."

The conference room was full of old people in the industry, and everyone understood what this meant. If this continues, "Ambition" is very likely to fail. Compared with the investment in the film, Universal Pictures estimates that it will take many years to recover the cost!

As soon as Karl Laemmle finished speaking, he made a voice sitting in the corner of the conference room.

"Sir, I suggest you think of something on that low-budget thriller."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the conference room looked at the young man in the corner.

"Don't think too much, Adam!" Director Ron Howard reminded him. He had no choice. If it weren't for Fearon's favor, he would never take care of this child who has not grown up.

"Are you Adam Goodman?" Carl Laemmle looked at this young man and suddenly remembered his identity, the son of his ex.

There are few people here who don't know about Phelan Goodman. The latest news he heard is that Phelan Goodman chose to settle out of court. Although he doesn't have to worry about jail time, he has paid a lot of money. A large amount of compensation was paid, and now no one knows where his ex has gone.

"Yes, sir." Seeing everyone looking at him, Adam gathered his courage and took out a piece of information from his bag.

"This is some stuff I collected. Well, many of you have seen it. I found a strange thing. Although the movie "Get Out" has excellent reputation among the audience, most of the people who rated it were young people. .

Middle-aged and elderly people who have watched the film have low evaluations of the film, and even dislike it! I went out of my way to do my research. "

As he spoke, Adam stood up with the information in his hand, and starting with Carl Laemmle, each person received one.

Seeing that the main personnel had obtained the information, Adam did not go back to the corner, but stood in front of the conference room. He pointed to the information in his hand and continued:

“I specifically surveyed those viewers who had particularly low ratings, and by talking to them, I found the reason why they hated the film. That is that the film is too dark!

Hollywood commercial films have their own set of rules. Before this thriller, no film had ever used so many African-American actors. The ending of the film was the biggest point that made those fans hate the film.

A black male protagonist actually killed all the mainstream ethnic groups. They couldn't accept this setting. It was inconsistent with social rules. "

At this point, everyone here understood what he meant. Although this untenable reason is far-fetched, it is not an opportunity. It depends on how it works.

"The main audience for movies has always been young people. Even if we find a way to use this news, the effect may not be very good." Ron Howard was still relatively sober. He reminded everyone after listening.

"And the most important thing, I don't know if you have noticed." After attracting everyone's attention, Ron Howard continued: "There are a lot of people watching the movies "Earth Ambition" and "Get Out". The difference can be said to be two groups!

Even if we use some tricks on that film, our own film won't turn out very well. I think we still have to find a way to promote it! "

He is right. The two films are not of the same genre at all and have different natural audiences. From this point of view, risking offending Warner Brothers and causing trouble is really not a good choice!

Adam saw that everyone was considering the director's words, and he suddenly felt embarrassed standing in front.

"No, Mr. Howard, this news is still useful!" The agent who had been standing behind Tom Cruise spoke up before Adam could speak.

"Ms. Kingsley, what can you do?" Carl Laemmle was very interested in his words.

"Our media can use a subtle way to remind movie fans that this is a movie about black people massacring white people. I think the effect should be good. They can also reveal some information to those gossip tabloids. They don't have to be subtle. Way, these tabloids wish Warner Bros. would sue them!"

Pat Kingsley pointed his hand on the table while thinking, and the plan gradually took shape.

"As for the issue of the two films having different audiences, I don't quite agree with this view. We all know that there are only two of us in the large-scale release of films. If the choice between two becomes one…"

"Yes, what Ms. Kingsley said is my plan!" Adam jumped out impatiently. He didn't want to finish the film in obscurity and then disappear into Hollywood. He had to show his ability!

"It's too late." Tom Cruise has always been proud. In today's Hollywood, superstars can be counted on one hand, and he is one of them.

Apparently, the proud superstar was reluctant to do so.

"Then start next week!" Carl Laemmle made a decision. "You don't have to worry about this, Tom. You can leave as soon as possible to participate in promotional activities. The final box office performance of the film depends on you."

"Noy" Karl Laemmle called his assistant. "Help me contact some film critics, those who are closer to our Universal Pictures, and ask them to join in..."

The discussion in the conference room slowly ended. Everyone knew that these things could only be done to the best of their ability. No one knew what the final result would be.

Early the next morning, Tom Cruise saw the news in the newspaper and was so angry that he didn't eat breakfast, so he called Pat Kingsley.

"My dear, don't care about the reports in the newspapers. Everyone knows what the media is like." Nicole Kidman picked up the newspaper thrown on the ground and sat next to her husband to comfort him.

When she read the newspaper report, she instantly understood why he was angry.

"Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise's Waterloo..."

Turning over the newspaper, there was also a huge headline on the other side: "Tom Cruise lost his box office appeal and was defeated by a small-budget film..."

Nicole Kidman patiently read the report. On Saturday, "Get Out" took in a box office of 19.5 million U.S. dollars, while "Pulse Earth" starring them only had 6.94 million U.S. dollars.

This number is simply dazzling. The two films are completely incomparable, as if their films are small productions.

Pat Kingsley, who came in a hurry, felt helpless when he looked at the ugly-faced customer.

"Tom, don't worry, we are not without hope!" At this moment, she could only comfort him in this way.

"You stay in Los Angeles to cooperate with Universal Pictures' plan. This time, Nicole and I go out on our own to promote!"

Pat Kingsley was embarrassed when he heard Tom Cruise's words. My client is usually quite sober and won't talk nonsense for a while.

But if a reporter deliberately provokes him, he will become brave enough to say anything. She is afraid that if she doesn't follow, no one will remind him in time, and bigger problems will arise.

She set her sights on Nicole Kidman, hoping she could persuade her husband.

"It's okay for us to go out, don't worry, Pat!" Nicole Kidman means that she will always remind her husband and will not let him speak impulsively.

As an agent, Pat Kingsley is undoubtedly one of the successful ones. Just by bringing out Tom Cruise, a Hollywood celebrity, she has become one of the top agents.

But only she knows how uncomfortable it is. Tom Cruise has always been controversial, and she has been helping her clients wipe their butts!