Box office

After the premiere, the promotion conferences for the both movies were done in United States. Although Noah should be with the crew of "Road to perdition" as his role is more significant in it, but he joined the crew of "Reign of fire" for promotion ceremonies.

"Road to perdition" is a big movie with more famous cast, so Noah will not gain much from particpating in its promotion interviews as most of the people will only look at Tom Hanks and other senior actors. And he is already being praised for his role in the movie. So there is not much benefit in joining its promotion. Although he will attend some, but most of the time he was with the crew of "Reign of fire". He also apologized to Director Bowman for his absence and even prepared some excuses in his mind but director didn't mind it and just said:

"Hey boy, don't worry about such things. We all live in Hollywood and as a part of it, I understand it. So just relax and enjoy yourself."

Well, director Bowman is right. He was just stressing himself for nothing.

Finally, both movies were released on July 12. "Reign of fire" was released on 2600 theaters which is much higher than 1800 theaters of "Road to perdition".

Many other major high budget movies were released during the same time period like Will Smith's "Men in black 2" and Tom Cruise's "Minority report".

At the opening weekend, "Road of perdition" did a business of 22 million dollars while "Reign of fire" only made 15 million dollars despite having more theater releases. They occupied second and third place on box office chart just behind "Men in black".

After the first week, collection of both movie had reached 31 million and 22 million US dollars respectively.

Both movies received a drop of 29 and 49 percent in box office after the first week.

During the second week, "Road to perdition" defeated "Men in black" with a collection of 22 million US dollars while

" Reign of fire" just made 11 million US dollars.

Seeing the data, it seems that both of movies will complete their budgets in just 3-4 weeks and will start making profit. And note that this data does not include oversees collection.

Noah's life also started to get busy. He got fame and recognition with his movies. Now going out on streets, there will be people who identify him. He doesn't know about the future, but for now, he is still enjoying his new fame.

Today, he is now on the promotion campaign with crew of "Reign of fire", there are many reporters who like to question him. He gets the same treatment as other three lead actors during the promotion meetings and film interviews.

There are many reporters who like to continuously question him and some times, there are many difficult ones. Just like now.

"Noah, there is a question I would like to ask you."

He nodded and the reporter said:

"Why are you seen most of the time at the promotion meetings with the crew of "Reign of fire". I mean why not "Road to perdition". Even your role in it is more significant and impactful than in "Reign of fire"."

It was a tricky question, and the director and other actors looked at him worriedly. After all, he is young and he might say something which should not be said openly. Although everyone knows the reason, but no can say it directly that their film is not good as the other film. Especially by the movie's own actor. It is not good for the reputation of the movie.

He just looked at reporter and said: " There is no special reason. Its the arrangements made by my agent and I also attend campaigns with the other crew."

Although not excellent, but it was enough from someone his age. But the reporter had no intention of leaving him easily.

" Is it because "Reign of fire" didn't do as good as "Road to perdition". So you are here with its crew."

This was a complete attack. If Noah was some other actor of the same age, he might get trapped. But, he is not simple. He has the memories of an adult mature actor.

So he just said:

"It's a complete misconcept. I don't know from where you heard it, but your information is not right. I don't know about you, but I believe that now a days, which boy doesn't have the wish to see dragons or even fight them. And I am the same. I am here because this movies has a special attraction for me as a fantasy film."

The reporter was unwilling and wanted to ask more questions, but Director Bowman spoke:

"Next question."

So, the interview went well and after that question, he wasn't asked much difficult questions.

After the interview, Director Bowman praised him:

" Good answer kid. EQ is a major necessity in Hollywood and I am happy that you possess such quality at a young age."

Noah just gave him his usual shy smile which he gives when he doesn't know what to say.

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By the end of July, box office of "Road to perdition" had crossed the 50 million dollar mark while "Reign of fire" was approaching 40 milion dollars collection.