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The sound of Ka Ka Ka is particularly pleasant in the silent living room. Even as a Hollywood superstar, when Tom Cruise's main film is released, it is not much different from the normal creator.

If he didn't get the statistics immediately, he would still be restless and unable to sleep. The box office is the foundation of his survival in Hollywood and the most powerful embodiment of his value, and it is also related to his coffee position, income and other aspects.

Nicole Kidman tore down the fax and did not look at the statistics for the first time, but sat back on the sofa and handed it to her husband.

"how so?!"

When Tom Cruise got the statistics, he only looked at it for a few seconds before exclaiming in a low voice. The hearts of the two women around him sank at the same time, and they looked at each other and noticed the change in the atmosphere.

With a "pop", the statistics were photographed on the coffee table, and a low growl sounded at the same time. "f***k! That dark lunatic Wayne Greenberg, if he hadn't **** like crazy during the summer, how could he be like this, shit..."

Pat Kingsley frowned, ignoring his client's cursing, and picked up the stats on the coffee table. Finding that Nicole Kidman also cast a concerned look, she whispered the data above.

"Mission: Impossible opened in 3,103 theaters across the United States, with a box office plus advance of $13.03 million on the first day. According to the statistics of a third-party research company, the audience's favorable rate was 81%, and word of mouth was counted among commercial popcorn. Excellent."

If you only look at the simple statistics in this row, it seems that the results are quite satisfactory, and can even be classified into a good range. The box office on the first day exceeded 13 million US dollars, and on Saturday, this number will not be unexpectedly higher. Pat Kingsley analyzed that if the film plays well, it should have a box office of close to 20 million US dollars.

Paramount and their expectations for the first week of "Mission Impossible" are only between $40 million and $45 million. As long as this number can be reached, with the invincible blessing of Tom Cruise, It will not be a problem for the film to break $100 million in North America.

Don't watch the movies released by Warner Bros. The North American box office often exceeds $100 million or more than $150 million. In fact, in this era, there are not many movies with a box office of over 100 million in North America, and each one can be called a big movie. Selling the series can bring a lot of money to the production company and the participants.

Then, as he read on, Pat Kingsley understood why the client cursed.

"Tornado was launched in 3,130 theaters across the United States, with a total of about $18.06 million at the box office on the first day plus advance screening. The specific audience's reputation is unknown, but the fans who appeared in the theaters to watch the film were mainly family fans. There are 2,568 theaters showing 'The Matrix', which grossed around $9.8 million on Friday..."

Sure enough, after reading this, Pat Kingsley sighed inwardly, and his voice stopped.

No one dominates the cinema market this weekend. The two big productions released at the same time, and "The Matrix", which is still maintaining a strong reputation, have divided the audience.

But for someone as arrogant as Tom Cruise, this situation amounts to pure failure.

"Our film barely met expectations." Nicole Kidman took the statistical report and watched the numbers organize language. "If there are no surprises, Mission: Impossible's box office can exceed $40 million in its first week."

The production cost of "Mission Impossible" is as high as 80 million US dollars, and the publicity and distribution expenses invested in the early stage have also exceeded 30 million US dollars. It is reasonable to say that such a box office on the first day is still certain for the film to recover all the investment.

But Brother Tom obviously didn't think so. After hearing his wife's soothing words, his face became even bluer.

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"Why? Why did it become like this!" Tom Cruise was silent for a while, then suddenly looked at his agent.

Pat Kingsley smiled bitterly, why? Of course, she knows most of the reasons. There are three big productions that fans are looking forward to in one weekend, and it is inevitable that the audience will be diverted, but this can't be said directly.

Of course she understands that Tom Cruise is annoyed, not because his own film was crushed by "Tornado", but because "The Matrix", which was released in its third week, was at the box office on Friday. It almost caught up with "Mission Impossible", which opened on the first day.

The film's strong reputation and the rebounding box office have caused a series of chain reactions, pushing "Mission Impossible" to a corner with no way out.

"Tom, Hollywood has never been short of films with average first-day box office performances, and later super-selling films, which have appeared more frequently over the years." Pat Kingsley thought for a while before speaking to break the dull atmosphere.

"Our movie has only been released on the first day, and your fans haven't had time to go to the theater, haven't they? And most importantly, the fan rating of "Mission Impossible" exceeded 80%, which is in the summer season. Action popcorn has become a rarity.

With the increase in the number of fans who have watched the movie, as long as the praise rate does not drop too fast, the stamina of the movie is very guaranteed. As long as we don't have the "Hulk" that the audience's word of mouth is completely defeated, there is no problem. It is very likely to suppress the "Tornado" of the same period and win the first weekend box office in North America. "

She didn't say some words, because no one knows what the audience's reputation of "Tornado" is now, unless you wait for the media report tomorrow. If Warner Bros. wants to expand the influence of the film, it will inevitably release key figures in the media.

"It's a pity." Tom Cruise shook his head, his confidence in his popularity made him not too worried about the final box office of "Mission Impossible". "Unfortunately, the reputation of "Hulk" collapsed too quickly, and there was no follow-up to the black material of "The Matrix", otherwise it would be impossible for the work of the advertising director to rebound at the box office in the third week of its release.

In the end, it's still a good thing done by the madman Wayne Greenberg. Is it good for big productions to be released together? If this continues, even if Warner Bros. becomes the big winner of the summer season, how much money will it lose? shit. "

"No, Tom."

Pat Kingsley saw that Nicole Kidman was about to speak, and interrupted her a step ahead. "Tom, even if there is a confrontation between "Mission: Impossible" and "The Matrix", you are just a purely competitive relationship. There should be no personal emotions in this, just normal business competition. Personal matters!"

She knows the personality of her clients. Even superstars have the emotions of ordinary people. On the contrary, those who roll in this circle are far more sensitive than ordinary people.

The ugly thing is that he is arrogant and cautious. If he is not reminded in advance, maybe Tom Cruise will suddenly say something to the media reporters tomorrow.

But as she said with a stern face, they are just normal business competition, and there is absolutely no need to get out of hand. If you are really careful, the madman called Greenberg Darkness is the only one. True willfulness.

"Okay, I understand." Tom Cruise reached out and rubbed his forehead, and glanced at the statistics again. He estimated that there would definitely be a lot of mockery of him in various entertainment newspapers tomorrow morning.

"It's getting late, let's rest."

"Wait, Tom."

When Tom Cruise and his wife were about to go back to the bedroom, Pat Kingsley's voice rang again.

Facing the dubious duo, she hesitated and said: "Mission Impossible will start its promotional activities immediately. When facing the temptation of the media, don't show your dissatisfaction with Wayne Greenberg, Tom, this It's just a movie, because it's not worth it to completely offend him."

Don't look at Tom Cruise as a box office guarantee, a scarce resource, and a **** Mr. Twenty Plus Twenty in the circle, but all of this is nothing in front of the neighbor on the top of Beverly Hills not far away. what an advantage.

Yes, in terms of their status in the circle, they are not afraid of anyone, but it is not worth it to offend the more careful lunatic simply because of a movie.

"Okay, I see." Tom Cruise replied bluntly, but was stopped when he turned around and was about to leave.

"And Tom."

As long as the superstar is reminded from time to time, his mind is still very clear and will not be dominated by pride inflation, so Pat Kingsley finally said: "You should not and need not be enemies, Tom, are you Isn't it a neighbor? I heard that Wayne Greenberg is preparing a party to celebrate the birth of his daughter, why can't you as a neighbor go and congratulate you? The benefits of this..."

Until long after lying on the bed, the words of the agent were still echoing in Tom Cruise's ears. Everyone knows the benefits of having a good director in the circle, not to mention that the young man is no longer a simple director.

After putting down the camera, he is a pure Jewish capitalist, which is very well recognized in the circle. And some of the other party's actions in the past two years also show that when he is not making movies, most of the time he is playing the role of the major shareholder and boss of Warner Bros., which is very important.

Pat Kingsley's meaning is obvious. If he can maintain a good relationship with the other party, it is equivalent to having one more potential partner. Don't look at the very happy cooperation between Paramount and himself, but in Hollywood No one can say whether it will suddenly turn around because of interests.

"Nicole." He knew that his wife was not asleep, and turned to look at the Australian mermaid. "Help me choose a present, then say hello to your Australian "girlfriend" in advance, and then let's go to Princess Greenberg's party together."

"Tom, but..."

"What's the problem?"

"No, leave it to me."

As long as she thinks about the fact that she was sent to the door and was rejected by Wayne Greenberg, she feels uncomfortable for a while. The only good news is that after so long, the other party has not mentioned this to anyone. thing.