Chapter 268： Virtuous circle

On Thursday night, the 2500 early screenings of "The Bourne" began to be screened in North America. Due to the time zone difference, the screening time ended early and late. It was not until about 12:30 PM Western time that Ronan got the relevant box office. statistics.

In fact, he has done so much before. For him, the film company boss, the most direct criterion for success or failure is the box office.

As a businessman and investor, it is impossible for the illusory art and reputation to not make real gains.

People decide the investment choices of capital, but capital in turn also affects those who direct it.

Even if it is Ronan who is more determined, it is impossible if he is not affected at all.

In front of the computer desk in the master bedroom on the top floor of Future World, Ronan opened the mailbox, which contained an e-mail from Thomas, the director of the distribution department of the Embassy's film industry.

"The Bourne Fly" got an early box office of US$5.66 million in 2500 early games.

This number is not particularly high, not even comparable to "Pearl Harbor" which was released last month.

But Ronan knows very well that "The Bourne" is a non-sequel movie of the same scale.

Counting the announcement, the total budget of this film is less than half of "Pearl Harbor".

With low investment, the pressure to pay back is of course low.

Since Friday, the number of audiences watching "The Bourne Shadow" in theaters has increased significantly. Among the theaters sampled by the Embassy Pictures, attendance and ticket sales are far greater than those of "Tomb Raider" that was drawn the previous weekend.

Angelina Jolie’s female action adventure film earned 47.73 million US dollars in the North American box office in its first weekend.

It can be said that this is the best box office result since the game was adapted into a movie.

"Tomb Raider" also surpassed the famous dance action film "Charlie Girl" and created the best female film North American record.

Ronan also met Angelina Jolie when he went to the gym on Friday.

In addition to the fiery fitness, the two of them got together and chatted for a while while resting as before.

"Congratulations, Julie." Ronan handed her a functional drink and said, "After the success of this "Tomb Raider", you are firmly in the front line."

Angelina Jolie was obviously in a good mood and said, "Thank you." She unscrewed the energy drink and took a sip: "Your new movie is also good. This week's box office champion is yours."

Ronan pulled out his chair and sat opposite Angelina Jolie, not humble: "The box office of "Bourne Bourne" can get as much as "Tomb Raider" in the first week of the box office, I am content."

Angelina Jolie laughed, looking particularly hearty: "Ronan, you are very confident."

Ronan shrugged: "I am the producer and boss of the film. If I don't even have this confidence, I guess the film will really end."

"That's right." Angelina Jolie tilted her head to look at Ronan: "By the way, didn't you still say you want to cooperate with me? Why is there no news recently?"

Ronan sighed: ""Tomb Raider" is so successful, and Julie, your next movie must be paid twice. I can't afford you."

It can be said that the high box office of "Tomb Raider" brought to the heroine is completely different from the high box office of "Pearl Harbor".

The former is almost supported by Angelina Jolie alone, and the heroine of the latter does not mention it.

Even without the role of Kate Beckinsale, it has no effect on the plot of "Pearl Harbor".

Ronan asked curiously: "I heard that Sony Columbia Pictures is preparing to shoot "Tomb Raider 2". How much do they pay for you?" He smiled, "If it is inconvenient..."

Angelina Jolie seemed very straightforward: "I'm going to ask them 15 million dollars."

Ronan nodded: "Julie, your appeal is worth this price."

In the past few years, Angelina Jolie’s pay has gone up and down. "Importing Soul Girl" was only $200,000, and now it's easy to ask for tens of millions of dollars.

Hollywood companies are not fools, and they dare to use Angelina Jolie because she has the corresponding market appeal.

If it’s a popular action movie like "The Bourne", Ronan is also willing to use Angelina Jolie as the heroine, but for the cut wind and the relatively niche "Underworld", Angelina- Julie is indeed too expensive.

Angelina Jolie said again: "Actually, I went to see your "The Bourne".

"Oh?" Ronan asked, "What do you think?"

Angelina Jolie thought for a while, and said: "The action design is very good, and the hero's sharp moves are impressive, but the camera shakes a bit."

She suddenly said: "I think the action design of "Tomb Raider 2" can refer to "The Bourne Shadow".

Ronan smiled and said, "Thanks to the love." He told the truth: "Julie, from the producer's point of view, if you want to intervene in the action design of "Tomb Raider 2", you have to fight for bigger ones on the crew. Power and being a producer is a must."

Angelina Jolie has been developing on the right track in recent years. After she gradually got rid of the decadence of the past, her thinking is clearer than before. She nodded slowly and said: "What you said makes sense. To have a say, you must There are corresponding powers."

Ronan didn't say much in this regard, but instead said: "Julie, I hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you."

Angelina Jolie smiled and said, "There must be a chance."

Ronan thought, waiting for "Tomb Raider 2" and "Alexander the Great" to fail, maybe there is a chance to cooperate.

The two chatted for a while, preparing to go back to their respective locker rooms.

Before leaving, Angelina Jolie said suddenly: "You had a moving party some time ago. I thought you would invite me, but I didn't wait for the invitation."

Ronan was full of apologies: "I was negligent. Julie, when I finish this time, I will invite you alone."

Angelina Jolie obviously intends to get closer to Ronan. This is almost a natural chemical reaction between the actor and the producer. She smiled and said: "Then I will wait."

Ronan said, "It won't be too long."

After returning to the locker room to change his clothes, Ronan got on the Cadillac and asked David who drove to return directly to the manor in Beverly Hills. All the plans for "The Bourne Shadows" were completed, and the remaining specific work would naturally be as follows People do it.

In the past year, Ronan has increasingly focused his main work on the general direction of the company's development and the operation of large projects.

He actually knows very well that Relativity Entertainment needs a real CEO.

But the candidate is not easy to find. He has a good choice, but he has to find the right opportunity.

Jeff Katzenberg, who has become increasingly close to him, said he would help him pay attention to the other side's movements.

With what happened to Jereif Katzenberg, he would definitely be happy to see him do this.

But Ronan also knows very well that in order to really attract talents, Relativity Entertainment itself must be strong enough, even if the other party hasn't really made its mark.

But whether it can be achieved, no one can say, after all, the scale of relativity entertainment is not large enough.

Returning home early, Ronan had just entered the future world, butler Nikia greeted him, took Ronan's coat and hung it on the hanger, and asked, "When will it start?"

Ronan glanced at the time: "Starting now, I have just had a lot of exercise training, and I also need proper food supplements."

Nikia said, "I'll go to the kitchen to inform."

Ronan nodded and went to the bathroom next to the living room to wash briefly.

I came back early today to interview the chef.

After an interview, Nikia found two chefs, and one of them was interviewed a few days ago. The other party's western food is good, but the Chinese food is completely westernized.

Can you imagine kung pao chicken with cream?

Ronan just took a bite and didn't even see the chef's noodles, so Nikia asked them to leave.

I went upstairs and took a look at the latest statistics of "The Bourne". At present, the freshness of rotten tomatoes is 94%, and the comprehensive score of film critics is 83. The audience wants to see the popcorn index as high as 9%. Eighteen.

Imdb scored more than 7000 users, with an average score of 88.

The metacritic media comprehensive score is 80 points.

No matter how you look at it, the word-of-mouth of "The Bourne" is enough to ensure that the film will have a more stable and healthy box office trend in the future.

The excellent box office in North America can drive overseas box office and then promote offline issuance, thus forming a virtuous circle.

Nearly five o'clock in the afternoon, Nikia called from below. Ronan left the study and came to the restaurant on the first floor. Just sitting at the table, a young assistant chef came up.

There are four dishes in total.

The Chinese style is roasted oxtail with tomatoes and potatoes, and fried sea cucumber with green onions, a dish from his previous life.

The western style is the French baked snails and the ordinary-looking fried veal steak.

Like the gourmet food judges of previous food shows, Ronan ate a bit of everything and rinsed his mouth every time he changed.

The western food is quite good and of a good standard.

For Chinese food, although it can't reach the best taste in memory, considering that this is Los Angeles, it is considered very authentic.

Ronan put down the water glass and said to Nikia: "It's them, let them come."

The housekeeper Nikia went to the kitchen, and soon led two people into the restaurant. The one wearing a standard chef's hat in front was a Chinese person who should be under thirty years old, and the other white assistant was very young.

Ronan asked briefly about the situation. The chef's surname is Li, a second-generation immigrant, and he has been a chef for three generations.

This is why he cooks Chinese food more authentically.

Ronan simply asked, and didn't say much about it, and asked Nikia to talk to the other party about salary.

In the previous recruitment, the annual salary was $100,000 before taxes, not counting the number of people.

That night, Ronan signed a formal private employment contract with the small chef team, and they became Ronan's personal chef.

From frugality to luxury is easy, and from luxury to frugality is difficult, Ronan feels that he will never be able to return to the simple life of the past.