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Chapter 341

The film and television rights of "StarCraft" are not going well.

Although the daily operation of Blizzard Entertainment is not directly managed by the parent company Vivendi-Universal, Edgar Bronfman Jr., as the current Chairman of the Board and Co-President of Vivendi-Universal, indicated that Universal Pictures President Ron Mayer Jiehu The cooperation between Blizzard Entertainment and Tianji Films is still very easy.

After all, Universal Pictures is still one of the Big Six in Hollywood.

It's just that Blizzard Entertainment also understands the principle of waiting for a price, and has not let go of releasing the adaptation rights for a long time, obviously intending to choose the most favorable partner from Tianji Films and Universal Pictures.

Business is business.

Even if the two companies belong to Vivendi-Universal, it is not possible for Blizzard Entertainment to hand over the copyright unconditionally with the order of Edgar Bronfman Jr., it is just a tendency at most.

Yes, Universal Pictures is indeed a big business, but the film and television projects produced in the past few years have not been particularly eye-catching.

On the other hand, Tianji Films has such a trump card as Josie Horton.

The key to the current negotiations is mainly to focus on the heroine. Tianji Films is unwilling to commit to starring Josie Horton herself, and Universal Pictures is unable to provide a sufficient heroine candidate, so the three parties are caught in a dilemma. deadlock.

Well, since you can't fix the problem, let's go straight to the person who caused the problem.

Josie's idea is simple and rude, and she has entrusted a professional team to start the acquisition plan for Blizzard Entertainment, thanks to little Edgar Bronfman, otherwise she would not have so much money now.

Rashida and Brittany looked at each other and said they wanted to join.

——Is there anyone who doesn't trust Josie's amazing intuition in business?

At this moment, Brad Renfro brought over some special drinks, "Ladies, try my craft."

Everyone took a glass with dignity.

Brittany asked while drinking, "Why have you been away for so long?"

Brad paused, lost under her concerned gaze, shrugged and said, "Well, just over at the bar, an old man touched my thigh."

After several years of hard work, this melancholy and beautiful boy has completed the transition from a child star to an adult star.

"E—"

The girls were disgusted almost at the same time, yelling to give that bastard a little color, and collectively asked Brad who he was.

Brad had no choice but to say that he didn't know each other.

Let's be honest, this level of sexual harassment is all too common, especially here in Hollywood.

Call the police?

Oh, that's impossible.

This is the unspoken rule in the industry. Once someone breaks it, he will be collectively isolated by others.

Regarding this point, Brad, who came all the way from a child star, was very clear, so he chose to conceal it, even though he knew that as long as he relied on Josie's strength, he could get enough punishment.

He has to follow the rules.

However, Josie couldn't rub the sand in her eyes.

Especially, tonight is her party.

Before the party ended, Philip Burke, chairman of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, became the second person to be directly invited out of the party tonight. It can be said that his face, which has been in Hollywood for most of his life, was trampled.

Therefore, after the release of the review ban for the premiere of "Secretary Belle", several members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association who are closely related to Philip Burke all released the film, which seems to be reasonable.

"Horton, it turns out, isn't good at handling more comedic films than she's attempted in the past."

"The script lacked any coherence, pooh-poohed all the contestants — and then tried to convince us that, deep down, they were all wonderful women."

"It's a likable comedy with lots of vignettes, a few laugh-out-loud moments, and a shallow take on beauty pageants."

"When Gracie's justifiable contempt for her bland rival is blunted by a goofy pizza party, things get as shaky as Gracie's adaptation to high heels."

"Personally, I still can't get over the idea of ​​Josie Horton being a tomboy who kicks guys' asses. It's kind of scary to be honest. She could do better."

"Really, we've dug the irony of beauty pageants to death, haven't we?"

Some film critics don't like it, and some film critics are just the opposite.

Roger Ebert, top Chicago Sun-Times critic, wrote: "It's not that bad. It's a decidedly lighthearted female comedy that, while lacking overt ambition, makes sense. Worth a read." What I want to mention is that regarding the brand-new combination of beauty pageants and solving crimes, the movie itself also allows people to see Josie Horton as an actor seeking a breakthrough, which is very good."

"I never doubted Josie Horton's talent as an actress," said Peter Travers of Rolling Stone magazine. The comedy line, the story is very creative, and the jokes are also very interesting, obviously it is a fresh and charming sketch, although it cannot be memorable, it is also a joyful viewing time."

Film critic Kevin Thomas from the "Los Angeles Times" also said: "It's both funny and sensible..."

The professional ratings were lowered by some people, and the word-of-mouth of "Secret Agent Belle" seems to be not very good, but this has not affected its amazing box office trend at all.

It won the weekend box office of 800 million US dollars in the first week. It is a pity that it did not win the box office champion of the week, but it is worth mentioning that the adventure film "Desolation" starring Tom Hanks was the box office champion of the week. The rest of life on the island only won the box office of 2000 million US dollars in [-].

You know, the cost of "Secret Agent Belle" is only half of that of "Cast Away".

More importantly, Tom Hanks' box office appeal is almost unsolvable at this stage. Coupled with Fox's strong announcement and the film's Oscar-level excellence, the box office gap of only $400 million already means that " Spy Belle was a huge success.

Warner Bros. immediately ramped up their publicity efforts. One after another, Josie and Paul Walker's entire Christmas holiday was packed to the brim. Even New Year's Eve was arranged at the annual New Year's Eve concert in New York. Make an appearance as a guest.

Early this morning, Ella read Josie the film review feedback of the new movie by the hotel's heated swimming pool, while her boss poked his head out from under the water and leaned against the handrail to wipe the water marks on his face.

"Why is there still no film review for Kenneth Turan?" Josie asked.

"I heard that she was unwell, and the column has been suspended since last week." Ella replied, staring at Josie as she left the pool and went ashore.

The sight of those glistening drops of water sliding off this beautiful body is breathtaking no matter how many times I watch it.

Is there anything more fortunate than this job?

Although sometimes very busy, the salary level, working environment, holiday benefits, etc. are worthy of its work intensity, and there is an approachable and beautiful boss...

Let's see.

Abdominal muscles, back muscles, arms and long legs, those tight lines are full of beauty of life, which can be said to be more exciting than completely feminine curves.

But thinking of the accumulated self-discipline and sweat behind this beauty, Ella's original idea of ​​wanting to emulate was instantly dispelled.

"Ella?" Josie called her assistant's name.

"Ahem." Ella cleared her throat quickly, and continued to read the film reviews of several film critics.Until her colleague Debbie came in from outside with a document in her hand.

Debbie handed the document to Josie who was lying on the beach chair: "The investment plan for FingerWorks has come to an end, and our next focus is on the acquisition of Blizzard Entertainment. Mr. Barry Diller wants to meet with you personally about this. I arranged for this Friday's brunch time. In addition, Mr. Jeffrey Katzenberg has invited you to talk about the production of the "Dancing Out of My Life" talent show in the afternoon, and this is an online video conference."

Josie wiped her hair with a bath towel as she listened.

"You have a talk show recording in the afternoon." Ella added, "Ms. Jennifer Aniston and Ms. Charlize Theron both called to invite you to their Christmas parties. You'd better do it tonight Give an answer before."

"Help me pick out a present for Charlie." Josie hardly had to think about it, because she wasn't interested in seeing some nasty people at Aniston's party.

"Okay, I'll reply to them later." Ella asked again: "There will be a charity reception led by Ms. Bacall next Saturday night. Do you want to bring a male or female companion?"

"No, just myself." Josie replied, thinking for a while and asked, "When will I start decorating my cliff villa? To be honest, always staying in a hotel feels like wandering around."

Ella shrugged and replied, "I think most people would be very envious of you being able to roam around in luxury hotels around the world, including me. Oh, the email from Kelly said that they are expected to start decorating you after the spring House, you know, Christmas is one of the most important holidays for Americans, and no one works overtime at this time."

"Well, I'm sure you're reminding me of something." Josie got off the chair, put on her bathrobe and walked out, "After the afternoon's work is over, you and Debbie can go back to spend time with your family. Put them in your respective rooms ahead of time."

"You are the best boss." Ella smiled brightly.

After returning home, the younger siblings who hadn't seen each other for a long time sat neatly in the living room, waiting for their eldest sister to return from vacation.

To say how much these children miss Ella, it is obvious that Ella herself does not believe it.

What's more, what they coveted were the gifts she brought home.

"Is this a Christmas gift Sissy picked out herself, Ella?" her brother Eric was the first to ask.

"I think so, brat." Ella pointed to the big box Josie gave her at the door, and threw herself onto the sofa forcefully, "There are labels on it, share among yourself. By the way, Eric, if you Break it, and you're dead."

"Eric, no! Get your paws off! You didn't wash your hands!" their little sister, Emily, a huge Josie Horton fan, was yelling.

"Relax, sweethearts." Eric wiped his hands on his jeans before squatting down to open this super gift box, "This is a pearl necklace for mom, and a bottle of red wine for dad, wait, this is for Mine? 'To Eric—' That's the fucking autograph of Leonard Nimoy, who played Rispock in Star Trek!"

Eric fell into a frenzy in an instant, jumped on the sofa, but was kicked off by Ella.

Only then did Emily unwrap her gift, and screamed: "God! It's Cher's big square scarf in "Leading the Coquettish", a unique Hermès custom-made, and her name is on it!"

As she said that, she unfolded the large square scarf with a pink and tender color, buried her head and took a deep breath of the smell on it.

Ella was speechless for a while.

But thinking about it, it seems quite normal. After all, that is Josie Horton who played in "Leading the Coquettish", and the follow-up classic films one after another have even sent her to the throne of box office superstars that are popular all over the world. If It wasn't a coincidence that Ella got her current job, and I'm afraid that she is no less obsessed with that scarf than Emily.

That's the beauty of a superstar.

at the same time.

the other side of the earth.

A girl who has just joined the work is also arguing with her boss for her favorite actress: "Leader, let's show "Leading the Coquettish" in the next issue of "A Date with a Good Movie", I promise this movie is very good , or the adaptation of Jane Austen's famous novel. Uh-huh, yes, Hollywood star Josie Horton's debut work, she is very popular now, she is the youngest Oscar actress, the one who played "Titanic" , our station also let her and Mr. Zunlong co-star in "The Trap of Stealing the Sky", and the feedback from the audience is also very good..."