On Thursday night, 2,500 "Spy Shadows" began to be screened in North America in advance. Due to the difference in time zones, the screening time ended early and late. It was not until around 12:30 p.m. in Western Time that Ronan received relevant box office statistics.

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

As a businessman and an investor, it is impossible to avoid actual returns because of its vague art and reputation.

People will determine the investment choices of capital, but capital in turn will also affect the person who commands it.

Even if a person like Ronan has a relatively firm will, it would be impossible if he was not affected at all.

In front of the computer desk in the main bedroom on the top floor of the Future World, Ronan opened the email address, including an email from Thomas, director of the distribution department of the Embassy Film and Theater.

"Spy Shadows" won $5.66 million in 2,500 advanced games.

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

But Ronan knew very well that "Spy Shadows" was a film of non-sequels and more.

Including promotional promotions, the total budget of this film is less than half of "Pearl Harbor".

If investment is low, the pressure to recover is of course low.

Starting from Friday, the number of viewers watching "Spy Movies" in theaters has increased significantly. Among the theaters sampled by the Embassy Pictures, the attendance rate and number of tickets sold are far greater than the Tomb Raider, which was painted the previous weekend.

Angelina Jolie's female action adventure film won $47.73 million in North America's box office in the first weekend.

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

"Tomb Raider" also surpassed the famous dance action film "Charlie's Angels", creating the best female film in North America.

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

While they were in full swing, the two of them also chatted together for a while while they were resting.

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

Angelina Jolie obviously in a good mood and said, "Thank you." She unscrewed the functional drink and took a sip: "Your new movie is also good, and the box office champion this week will be yours."

Ronan pulled open the chair and sat opposite Angelina Jolie, not being modest: "I'm content to have as many box offices as Tomb Raider in the first week of "The Story of the Spy"."

Angelina Jolie laughed and looked particularly cheerful: "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 be over."

"It's right." Angelina Jolie tilted her head and looked at Ronan: "By the way, didn't you say you wanted to work with me before? Why has there been no news recently?"

Ronan sighed: "Tomb Raider is so successful, and then Julie, your next movie will definitely double. 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 it is better not to mention the heroine of the latter.

Even without Kate Beckinsale's character has no effect on the plot of "Pearl Harbor".

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

Angelina Jolie looked straightforward: "I'm going to ask them for $15 million."

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

In recent years, Angelina Jolie's pay has risen a lot. In "The Soul-Easing Girl", it was only $200,000, and it is easy to ask for $10 million now.

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

If it is a popular action movie like "Spy Shadow", Ronan is willing to use Angelina Jolie as the heroine, but for the cut style and relatively niche "Legend of the Night", Angelina Jolie is indeed too expensive.

Angelina Jolie said again: "Actually, I went to watch your "Spy Shadows" yesterday."

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

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

She suddenly said: "I think the action design of Tomb Raider 2 can be used to refer to "Spy Shadow".

Ronan said with a smile: "Thank you for love." He said the truth: "Julie, from the perspective of the producer, if you want to interfere in the action design of Tomb Raider 2, you must fight for greater power in the crew, and it is necessary to serve as a producer."

Angelina Jolie has been on the right track in recent years. After gradually getting rid of the decadence of the past, her thinking is clearer than before. She nodded slowly and said: "What you said makes sense. If you want to have a say, you must have the corresponding power."

Ronan didn't say much about this, and instead said: "Julie, I hope to have the opportunity to work with you."

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

Ronan thought that when "Tomb Raider 2" and "Alexander the Great" failed, he might really have a chance to work together.

The two chatted for a while and prepared to return to their respective locker rooms.

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

Ronan's face was full of apology: "I was negligent. Julie, when I finish this period of time, I will invite you alone."

Angelina Jolie obviously intends to get closer to Ronan, which is almost a natural chemistry between the actor and the producer. She smiled and said, "Then I'll wait."

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

After returning to the locker room to change his clothes, Ronan got on Cadillac and asked David, who was driving, to return to the manor in Beverly Hills. All the plans to be formulated in "Spy Shadows" were completed, and the rest of the specific work will naturally be done by the following people.

In recent years, Ronan has been focusing on the general direction of the company's development and the operation of major projects.

He is actually very clear that Relativity Entertainment needs a real CEO.

But it is not easy to find candidates, so he has a good choice, but he has to find the right opportunity.

Jerefer Kasenberg, who is increasingly close to him, said he would help him pay attention to the other party's dynamics.

With what happened to Jerefer Carsonberg, he would definitely be happy to see him do so.

However, Ronan is also very clear that to truly attract talents, Relativity Entertainment itself must be strong enough, even if the other party is not yet at the right time to make a real fortune.

But no one can say whether it can succeed. After all, the scale of relativity entertainment is not large enough.

Back home early, Ronan just entered the future world, butler Nikia came up to meet him, took Ronan's coat and hung it on the hanger, and asked, "When will it start?"

Ronan looked at the time: "Start now, I just had a lot of exercise training and needed 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 up briefly.

I came back early today just to interview the chef.

After an interview, Nikia found two chefs and interviewed one a few days ago. The other party’s Western food was good, but the Chinese food was completely Westernized.

Can you imagine adding cream to the diced Kung Pao chicken?

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

I went upstairs and looked at the latest statistics of "Spy Shadows". Currently, the freshness of rotten tomatoes is 94%, the comprehensive score of film critics is 8.3, and the index of the audience's popcorn to watch is as high as 98%.

There are more than 7,000 imdb rating users, with an average score of 8.8 points.

Metacritic Media Comprehensive Score of 80 points.

No matter from any perspective, the reputation of "Spy Shadows" is enough to ensure that the film can have a relatively stable and healthy box office trend in the future.

The outstanding box office in North America can drive overseas box office and then drive offline distribution, thus forming a virtuous cycle.

Near five o'clock in the afternoon, Nikia called from below, Ronan left the study and came to the restaurant on the first floor. As soon as he sat on the dining table, a young chef assistant came to serve the dishes.

A total of four dishes.

The Chinese style is made of tomatoes and potatoes, and the sea cucumbers with scallions and scallions in his hometown in his previous life.

Western style is French baked snails and fried steaks that look very ordinary.

Just like the judges of foodies in the past life, Ronan ate a little bit of every thing and rinsed his mouth every time he changed it.

The western food is quite good and quite standard.

For Chinese food, although it doesn’t reach the best taste I’ve ever eaten in my memory, it’s quite authentic considering that this is Los Angeles.

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

The housekeeper Nikia went to the kitchen and soon took two people into the restaurant. The one with the standard chef hat in front was a Chinese, probably less than thirty years old, and the other white assistant was very young.

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

This is also the reason why he cooks Chinese food more authentically.

Ronan just asked briefly, but didn't say much about the specifics, and asked Nikia to talk to the other party about salary.

When recruiting, the annual salary was given at $100,000 before tax, regardless of the number of people.

That night, Ronan signed a formal private employment contract with this small team of chefs, and they became Ronan's private chefs.
Chapter completed!