Ale Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 WILL SMITH has hit out at actors who refuse to promote their movies around the world, insisting it's the only way to become a global superstar. The I Am Legend star is amazed that only a handful of Hollywood celebrities bother to visit South America, Europe and the Far East to promote films - because those that choose not to are missing huge opportunities to become international stars. He says, "I've had conversations bordering on arguments with a lot of actors (about this). "I ask, 'How many premieres of your movie have you been to?' And they say, 'Oh, one in L.A., one in New York.' Well, what about London? What about Berlin? Tokyo? Seoul? You have to go.' "It's the only way that somebody gets to be a movie star in the way that you look at Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise and myself." http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/artic...ionally_1057151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart5 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 He's got a point, but maybe not all actors want to become global superstars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilsJim89 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Hes got a point and thats why hes such a global phenomenon, even with the music back in the 80s..he went to the UK, Holland, Spain and all over. Hes basically saying, dont be pissed that I make more money in movies, this is what I do and you dont do it. FP is smart because he targets and hits a whole different demographic outside of the US and UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJack AJ Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 There is a certain level of success and celebrity that few entertainers actually get 2. FP is one of the few. And one thing he has in common with everyone else on that level is that they are hard workers who truely appriciate people. They travel the world and love what they do. That's why all these idiot kids in commercial rap fade away so quick. They aren't hard workers, they aren't creative or motivated, and they don't appriciate the people that support them (probably cuz they don't believe in their own product). Let the 'Prince school the vetrans in the movie world who think they know it all wit their little awards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members selfexplanitory Posted January 23, 2008 Members Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Will is a true hustler, do your thang man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Brakes Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 It makes sense. And people would do well to listen to what he's saying. It also helps to have a certain amount of talent as well tho. You can't go touring the globe promoting if your rubbish at what you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesUK Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 It does make a difference, but to be fair these days a high percent of actors do come to atleast london to promote their films Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 (edited) It's true a lot of actors go to promote their movies to London. BuT I hate when I see all those big premieres in LA, NY or London and forget about the rest of the world. we also pay to see their movies!!!!! People deserve to meet their favourite actors or singers like I met Will.. I know what I'm talking about, I don't go to concerts 'coz singers I like don't use to come here like C. Aguilera or J.Timberlake so thanks to Will for working hard, spend my money in I am legend was worthier than in Amerinca GAngster for example ( and i have to say I really liked this movie lol) Edited January 23, 2008 by Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WillardBigFan Posted January 25, 2008 Members Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 He's Totally Right...But Some Actors Couldn't Handle To Be Global Superstars So Maybe That's Why They Don't Go In London,Tokyo,Australia.......... _____ Nothin' But Love Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Tiger Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Is it ironic that Will won't tour where he lives (and coincidentally, I live)? God Blessa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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