Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 470 The Failed Superhero

Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades.

Nicole Kidman leaned lazily against Aaron's chest, her fair skin glistening with beads of sweat, her face flushed!
"Aaron, Titanic had such a high budget, you don't seem to care much about it?"

Aaron smiled and ran his hand over Nicole Kidman's sexy and alluring body. "Concerned?"

"20th Century Fox invested more in the Titanic project than we did, so they'll be the ones who suffer the most if the film fails."

"For Dawn, it's just the failure of a blockbuster film, which Dawn can fully afford."

News Corporation has invested heavily in cable television networks in the past two years, with Fox News and Fox Sports launching one after another;
Aaron was happy to see the 20th Century Fox project fail!
“That’s true,” Nicole Kidman agreed with Aaron’s idea. “Dawn releases its own blockbuster every year, so if one or two fail, it really won’t have much of an impact.”

Then, Nicole Kidman seemed to remember something, "Hey, I heard you've discovered another new Australian actress?"

"Let's call her Cate Blanchett, I think, and have her participate in Jim Carrey's 'The Truman Show'."

“Yes, she’s a very talented actress with solid fundamentals,” Aaron said, ruffling Nicole Kidman’s blonde hair. “Australia certainly has a lot of excellent actors!”

Needless to say, Nicole Kidman is a prime example among actresses, while male actors include Australian-born Mel Gibson and Russell Crowe, who has been quite active in Hollywood recently.

"Yes, quite a few. More and more Australian actors are coming to Hollywood to try their luck."

"I've met them on different occasions!"

The group of Australian actors who came to Hollywood are very united.

"Baz Luhrmann, the Australian director of 'Romeo and Juliet,' is also quite good;"

"From now on, Dawn Global will likely need to strengthen its cooperation with Australian filmmakers!"

Aaron's reputation for finding foreign tour guides is quite well-known.

“We’ve been collaborating quite a bit lately,” Nicole Kidman smiled, then bowed her head.

“Hmm,” Aaron took a breath and reached out to stroke Nicole Kidman’s blonde hair…

With the release of the science fiction comedy film "Men in Black," produced by Universal, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, and starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones;
After being released in 3030 theaters, it grossed $5100 million in its opening week!
Men in Black, with its unique and novel concept, has received considerable praise. The film constructs a fantastical premise of aliens hiding within human society on Earth.
The designs of alien creatures are rich and diverse, full of imagination, and each alien has a unique appearance, abilities and cultural background. This creativity brings the audience an unprecedented visual experience and a sense of novelty, expanding the imaginative space of science fiction films!

The Los Angeles Times: "Men in Black's humorous style cleverly combines science fiction elements with comedy. The various unexpected and funny plots, as well as the humorous dialogue between the characters, allow the audience to laugh easily in the tense and exciting science fiction atmosphere, adding to the fun of watching the movie and avoiding the heaviness that traditional science fiction movies may bring."

The Hollywood Reporter: "The action sequences are captivating, with tight, thrilling action choreography and excellent pacing." Variety: "The performances of Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in Men in Black are superb."

"Will Smith, with his sunny and handsome image and highly infectious acting style, infused the character with energy and humor, while Tommy Lee Jones, with his calm and restrained performance, created the image of a seasoned, mysterious, and enigmatic secret agent. The chemistry between the two is undeniable, and their partnership adds a lot of appeal to the film!"

Released at the same time as Men in Black was Warner Bros.' sequel, Batman & Robin.
It grossed $4280 million in its opening weekend!
This sequel, directed by Joel Schumacher and featuring Hollywood stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Uma Thurman, and Alicia Silverstone, has garnered a lot of criticism.
The New Yorker: "The plot of Batman & Robin is too simplistic and empty, lacking depth and logic."

"Multiple villains appear in the film at the same time, but the storylines of each villain are not fully developed, which makes the plot seem chaotic and difficult for the audience to feel emotionally connected. Moreover, the development of the story is also relatively bland, without enough ups and downs and suspense to attract the audience!"

Empire: "The characters in the film are one-dimensional and lack depth. Batman and Robin are merely vehicles for showcasing muscles and high-tech equipment, lacking distinct personalities."

"At the same time, the villains are over-exaggerated and cartoonish, reduced to mere tools for pure comedy and evil, losing their due complexity and deterrent power."

The San Francisco Chronicle stated, "The film's overemphasis on exaggeration and humor deviates significantly from the dark and serious style that the Batman series has always maintained. This stylistic imbalance completely destroys the series' original tone, making the film seem incongruous!"

As the fourth installment in Warner Bros.' DC Batman series, "Batman & Robin" received overwhelmingly negative reviews.

The overwhelmingly negative reviews of "Batman & Robin" were something Warner Bros. didn't expect. From the plot and the actors' performances to the change in style, the movie was just awful!

George Clooney, who plays Batman, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, who plays Mr. Freeze, gave particularly terrible performances.

Chris O'Donnell plays Robin in the film, and it remains to be seen whether this will have any impact on "Armageddon".
Burbank, Dawn Headquarters.

Aaron sat in his office. "New Line's Blade project, has filming started yet?"

Dawn Steele nodded. "It's already powered on."

"It's Marvel's first official adaptation, so we should definitely keep an eye on it!"

Marvel Comics has adapted several previous works, but the budgets were very low, and they were mostly haphazard adaptations. Blade, on the other hand, had Marvel Studios involved, and it was produced in accordance with the Hollywood commercial film model in every aspect.

Dawn Steele lamented, "The reception of 'Batman & Robin' has made many people lose faith in superhero adaptations."

"Will this affect our upcoming Spider-Man movie?"

Dawn's Spider-Man project has been in preparation for several years...

(End of this chapter)