novelraw Chapter 165
Chapter 165
It wasn't just David Geffen who had been making trouble secretly all this time. From Paramount to some little people Josie had offended before, for profit or for other reasons, these people never minded to add insult to injury.
But Josie thinks that David Geffen hates her the most. Obviously, Michael Ovitz's return to Hollywood made her very angry. In this way, I don't know what kind of hole Ovitz has dug.
"Are you sure?" Dina Merrill smiled faintly, her red lips curled up.
"It should be so." Josie spread her hands, "Dina, I can call you that, I know you must be a very kind and generous lady, but compared to the problem of garbage disposal, I hope that in another receive help.”
"For example, the statuette." Dina Merrill's tone was affirmative.
"Yes, it's the statuette." Josie said, "I'm going to be 21 soon. This is the crown I want and need the most right now—the Oscar queen who made history."
Dina Merrill nodded slightly, but did not speak immediately. Instead, she picked up the refilled champagne, shook it slightly in her hand, and lowered her head to sniff the fresh aroma of the wine.
Josie didn't urge her either, and let the atmosphere quiet down.
At this time the waiter began to serve the food.
A small bowl of vegetable soup was placed in front of Josie. Before she could enjoy it, she heard Dina Merrill on the opposite side speak.
"To be honest, I originally wanted to bring a sentence tonight, for Steven Spielberg." She said slowly, "Steel, or DreamWorks has shown the greatest sincerity and hopes to mediate this matter." thing."
Compared with his partner David Geffen, Steven Spielberg is like a great good man who exudes holy light from head to toe, but if Josie is just an ordinary little actor, no one will It took a lot of trouble to do this.
In fact, the young actress is not worthy of Geffen repeatedly attacking her regardless of her status. As long as she is banned in the industry for a few years, her career will be over.
But "Titanic" starring Josie has become a legend in film history in one fell swoop, and she herself has the capital support from Wall Street, so she is not the kind of female star that can be easily manipulated.
And the most terrible thing is that she seems to have a key item in her hand, which is enough to cause David Geffen to be fully retaliated and sent to court.
For the dreamworks trio, the past few years have been a critical period for their entrepreneurship. It is not they who continue to struggle with a first-line star who is backed by Wall Street and has a strong upward momentum for a little "little thing"—— The other two at DreamWorks, Spielberg and Katzenberg -- wanted to see it.
Also, Spielberg is not as penny-pinching as Geffen in dealing with people. He would like to see a well-run Hollywood family and know how to respect and appreciate any talented filmmaker.
That's why there was this mediation.
Josie didn't get angry, but leaned her arm against the table and asked calmly, "I'm more curious about how much sincerity is the greatest."
Dina Merrill looked a bit surprised, and then laughed, "Oh, you don't look like a 'Tishi', maybe 'Stern' would be more suitable for you."
"Tisch" refers to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where Josie is studying, and "Stern" refers to another trump card of the school, the Stern School of Business.
"But it doesn't matter, let's continue to enjoy dinner tonight, and someone will talk to you about sincerity later."
Dina Merrill smiled lightly and took a sip of champagne.
The answer to the question is not important, what is important is that she is willing to accept deals and compromises in exchange for more practical benefits for herself.
She said: "My girl, in the circle of Hollywood, the personal connections off stage are more important than the scenery on stage, because it is not only the film and television industry, but also the world's top vanity fair."
What Dina Merrill didn't say was that DreamWorks seemed to be preparing to give Josie a love contract, and she had a feeling that this would be rejected by the girl in front of her.
Hype romance?
A little out of style, and even if the boy looked nice, he was only nice.
With Josie's appearance and talent, she can have a more outstanding man, the one who has no shortage of family background or ability.
The young man in the Norton family was too artistic. As long as he noticed Josie's layout in Hollywood and the Bay Area, he knew that she was a "Franklin II" and was not suitable for marriage with that kind of hermit.
Assuming that Josie was born ten years earlier, then Dina Merrill would definitely introduce this outstanding junior of her family to the unmarried "Son of America" early on - what a match made in heaven.
But nothing particularly regrettable.
Because Frank has always been a ruthless character who is not decent enough, and his daughter has already seen the way. It is conceivable that she never wants to be a well-behaved little wife.
More importantly, the influence of a Hollywood superstar, as long as it is used properly, will not be inferior to the hostess of the White House.
——This also gave her the opportunity to enter her line of sight.
Looking at the face of the girl in front of her, Dina Merrill's thoughts were flying, and the inspiration was fleeting.
She chatted cordially with Josie about the company under the latter's name, and even took the initiative to offer an olive branch, asking if Screen Capital under the Horton family's name was needed to provide Tianji Films with an appropriate loan amount.
Then the woman talked about Frank.
"Perhaps you don't know yet, in his current position, it seems to have a bright future, but it involves too much. So far, no one from the FBI has given up investigating him."
It sounds like the Holden family doesn't have the same heart with Frank?
Don't you agree with what he's doing now?
"I understand that my father always has his reasons for doing things." Josie looked extremely obedient, "Besides, he has done a lot for me, and I am very grateful."
Dina Merrill's eyes flashed slightly, and she smiled and said, "Then I'm relieved. Speaking of which, you haven't officially appeared in Manhattan yet, maybe you can come to my party on Christmas, even though they are all elderly retired Old man', but they should still have some residual heat."
The rules of the game on the East and West coasts are different.
Perhaps in many places, the power of money is invincible, but this does not fully include the Upper East Side or the upper class, because they have a superstitious attachment to old money, and even retain the almost decadent class in "Titanic" idea.
Money is a necessary tool, but it cannot make people truly accepted.
Generally speaking, your name determines your position, and your position determines what you can and cannot do.
For example, Frank Horton took a fancy to a mansion in the Upper East Side, but was refused to move in by the owner management committee at the time; Josie was supposed to study at Dalton College, but lost her chance of admission due to various reasons.
To be truly accepted by the haughty Upper East Side elite, it takes a prominent guide — and that's just the beginning.
These people are very fierce when they fight internally, but they are surprisingly united externally.
But that has nothing to do with Josie's purpose.
She didn't believe in the family affection that could be brought about by indifferent blood. She only believed that Dina Merrill's kindness must be due to the fact that she had something that the other party wanted.
So she accepts all this without any entangled emotions, anyway, she will naturally get the answer when the time comes.
"With pleasure." Josie replied happily.
After sending Dina Merrill away, Josie met one of David Geffen's personal lawyers, Bert Fields, who was also a litigator for pop king MJ in the Four Seasons Hotel.
Bert Fields didn't make a fool of himself, and came up with two signed agreements, "To show his sincerity, Mr. Spielberg will let his confidant, who is the hero of DreamWorks' war movie this year , Matt Damon, I think you know? Oh, very good. If you accept, then we will arrange the top public relations team in Hollywood, not only to hype the relationship for you, but also to help you win the best Oscar this year heroine."
"Saving Private Ryan" starring Matt Damon is Steven Spielberg's ambitious work after "Schindler's List". If Josie and Matt hype their romance, it would be quite Yu was indirectly tied to Private Ryan's warship.
At that time, even if Geffen wants to play tricks again, he must choose to endure in order to protect the face of his friends and the overall situation of DreamWorks.
Well, it sounds like Josie will be able to get through this year's awards season safely, and maybe a golden boy and a young girl can really bring good luck.
but--
This is disgusting.
It's so disgusting that she doesn't like to act on the occasion.
A faint smile appeared on Josie's lips, she raised her eyes to look directly at the other party, and said, "There's no need for 'hype of the century'. To be honest, this kind of sincerity is not enough, at least for what they want, it doesn't suit me. The understanding of equivalent exchange."
It's true that Matt Damon is one of the fastest-rising newcomers in Hollywood in recent years—a Golden statuette at debut, which is almost impossible to replicate—but Josie's career shines even brighter, and the influence she wields is It is so global that Matt Damon took advantage of this contract.
And DreamWorks Audio-Technica obviously expected this.
Burt Fields continued: "In addition, in the next three years, Mr. Spielberg will direct a film with you as the absolute protagonist, which will lead to the cooperation between DreamWorks and Tianji Films."
After hearing this, Josie was a little moved.
What is the concept of Steven Spielberg's professional level?Just look at "Saving Private Ryan", which is currently in theaters. It is absolutely excellent and classic, with both humanistic care and artistic pursuit. It is one of the most successful directors in the world today.
If Josie's guess is correct, Si's sincerity is to escort her career, from Oscar to the curse after Oscar, at least three to five years.
But the problem is that Josie will never have the possibility of choosing the wrong film, and there will be no so-called "Oscar Curse", that is, the award-winning works raise the audience's expectations, and the standards of subsequent works do not match. expected contrast.
She couldn't help sighing: Why does such a great director become best friends with David Geffen?
Burt Fields noticed that Josie's expression was slightly relaxed, as if he thought that his lobbying had achieved results, and quickly turned to the inside page of one of the agreements, "Miss Horton, here are DreamWorks and Tianji Films Each will account for half of the investment ratio, and your remuneration will also be based on your market price at that time..."
"No need." Josie stood up from her seat, "Tolerance is not suitable for me, you should save your eloquence to go to court, and what you want-"
She paused deliberately, her smile gentle and perfect.
"I think it's in the right hands."