novelraw Chapter 346
Chapter 346
California, San Fernando Valley.
Known as the "Myth of the Porn Industry" and "Hollywood of the Porn Industry", the valley is located in the northwest of Los Angeles. In addition to the world-famous porn industry, it also brings together many tourist attractions and supporting public facilities, public schools and top private schools. There is no shortage of schools, more and more celebrities are choosing to make their homes here, and various exclusive communities have emerged as the times require.
Chatsworth is one of them.
With seven bedrooms, ten bathrooms, a home theatre, a swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen, such mansions are not uncommon in Chatsworth.
What is rare is that the owner of this mansion often holds a grand carnival party, and all the young boys who are invited to the party are handsome or beautiful young boys. They usually arrive here in special cars after gathering somewhere , has become a wonder nearby.
The host of the party is Bryan Singer, who is a director, screenwriter, and producer by profession. Before the box office hit of "X-Men" last summer, Bryan Singer already had "The Usual Suspects" It is a classic work that has won Oscar recognition, and it can be said to be very successful in its career.
In contrast, is the chaotic private life of this filmmaker.
"Fuck the most beautiful babes in the world, enjoy the top laundry detergent in the world, and take pictures of our crazy x fantasies-"
"Isn't that what Hollywood is all about?"
On the beach chair by the pool, Bryan Singer clinked glasses with his friends, laughed and drank the added wine, and sighed contentedly.
"So, I have always thought that Josie Horton is a hypocritical bitch." He put down his glass and put his arms around the blond boy in his arms, "Who the hell does she think she is? The IRS can't control other people Pants, crotch, but she wants to control, isn't that ridiculous enough? Obviously she has offended most people in the entire circle."
His friend said: "I admit that you are right, but don't forget, she is a huge box office star, as long as she can lead everyone to make money, her influence in the circle will always exist."
Bryan Singer sneered and said: "I don't believe there is any undefeated box office miracle in this world, even if there is, I will eclipse this miracle!"
"So, Brian, that's why you bet your career like crazy?" his friend asked.
"How could it be 'crazy', my dear Ryan." Bryan Singer looked relaxed, and even happily held the hand of the blond boy in his arms, and took another sip of wine before saying: "I know very well that I am What to do. For Fox with weak financial reports, "X-Men" and "The Trap" are two very important series of films, but the difference is that "X-Men" is a typical Hollywood assembly line product, production The filmmaker-centered system and the copyright also belong to Fox, but "The Trap" belongs to that bitch."
The copyright of "The Trap of Stealing the Sky" is divided between Tianji Films and Regency Entertainment, the latter is the property of Hollywood producer Arnon Milkan.
In theory, as long as the two companies are willing, they can leave Fox alone at any time, and I believe other Hollywood distribution companies will be very welcome.
However, the top executives of the six major Hollywood giants often change jobs, and the major shareholders behind each other are also inextricably linked, even the same group of people, so on the surface no one will take the initiative to dig people and projects like this, otherwise it would be too ugly. A little bit.
"You mean, Fox wants the rights to The Trap?" Ryan asked.
"Ryan" is a thin man in his early thirties. Compared with Bryan Singer's slightly gloomy and crazy personality, this man is focused and sensitive, with a rather melancholy literary temperament.
However, since he and Bryan Singer can become close friends, it is obvious that Ryan is not a kind person.
Just like at this moment, two identical brown-haired teenagers, one on the left and the other on the right, are crawling at his feet, no more than 16 years old at most, and they are his most beloved pair of twins recently.
Ryan didn't look lewd, but he picked up a small tablet with his fingers and stuffed it into the mouth of one of the teenagers, making an imaginative sound.
"Oh, of course, they don't want to be a second Paramount." Bryan Singer is familiar with this scene. 'Apologize', and will not allow Fox to touch his own property. So the final result of the negotiation is-"
"Boom!"
Bryan Singer imitated an explosion, then collapsed on the beach chair laughing, almost out of breath.
After a while, he temporarily stopped his abnormal smile, panting and said: "Let me tell you, they will tear their faces apart sooner or later, but my existence made this happen earlier, it's so fucking great, Isn't it?"
Bet your career?
Bryan Singer was not stupid enough to sacrifice himself.
Even for his leading man in Hollywood, David Geffen, who will succeed him when his promises come true.
Oh yes, this brilliant idea comes from David Geffen.
Josie Horton did have a lot of friends in Hollywood, but David Geffen only had a lot more friends than her, especially since the latter was the leader of the Hollywood Gay Secret Society, and Hollywood was a circle full of gays.
The disadvantage of David Geffen is that the personal connections he has built for many years are increasingly pale in front of the real money-making box office stars. Perhaps, he was once able to influence Disney's Michael Eisner's relationship with Michael Ovitz Appointment can also affect Universal's Lon Meyer's choice of a certain project.
but--
Because capital is always profit-seeking.
Josie Horton's name, as long as it appears in a certain movie, it represents a lot of real money.
It is very difficult for anyone in this world to have trouble with money.
block?
David Geffen wasn't good enough.
discredit?
This trick has long been used badly.
Repeated failures made David Geffen have to reflect on himself, and finally faced up to his enemies.
Compared with Universal Pictures' announcement with great fanfare that the new film "I Am Sam" co-starred by Richard Gere and Julia Roberts is officially launched-obviously, the childish revenge from Edgar Bronfman Jr.-David. Geffen knew better where Josie Horton's most fatal weakness was.
So he chose to use his strength to fight.
Fox was originally Josie Horton's best ally, and Murdoch's News Corporation has escorted her countless times, but "X-Men" is a key project that Fox can't give up at present, as the soul of this project There is absolutely no way Bryan Singer will be fired.
But because he accidentally said something wrong, Bryan Singer offered to apologize. Isn't that enough?
"X-Men" is one of Fox's most profitable projects in recent years!
More importantly, for the vast majority of men in Hollywood, especially men with power, unspoken rules or sexual harassment is not a big deal at all...
Both David Geffen and Bryan Singer are well aware of this.
And what David Geffen knows better is that his enemy is a black and white person with a strong desire for revenge. In the dictionary of today's new generation of superstar Josie Horton, there is almost no word "compromise" Son.
——especially, her compromise.
"'He should be apologizing to everyone he's hurt, not me.'—Oh, God, Jim, listen, listen! I know she's been getting hotter these years, but don't you Do you think she is really too arrogant?"
Peter Chenin complained endlessly on the phone, and James Cameron, who was sitting in front of the computer, murmured a few perfunctory words, not forgetting to tap the keyboard with his hands.
Half an hour ago, the great Hollywood director received a call from Fox Chairman Peter Chenning. In view of the good cooperative relationship between himself and Fox, James Cameron patiently listened to the other party's complaints, What I think in my heart is to find an opportunity to ask for money.
By the way, James Cameron's new script has already been written, so he needs a start-up fund to prepare for the project.
It doesn't need to be too much, three to five million US dollars is fine.
——Shouldn’t be many?Right?
"She actually hung up on me directly! Has she forgotten who made her famous?"
Peter Chenin said angrily.
But James Cameron thought silently in his heart: It was Amy Heckling who made her famous, that's right.
But he said: "Calm down, Peter, you know, she is so young and so beautiful, which in itself gives her power to be willful, not to mention she is so talented, artists are always a bit weird, aren't they? "
"No, Josie Horton is just a spoiled little girl!" Peter Chenin shouted, "I have to let her know that the world doesn't revolve around her, and Hollywood never lacks young and beautiful girls! "
"Well, she might need a little lesson, but promise me, man, don't get serious with little girls," James Cameron said.
"Of course." Peter Chenin said without hesitation, "I'll just tell her with facts that she can't control who a giant studio hires or doesn't hire, but a giant studio can control how her other films will be." issued."
James Cameron knew it well, and echoed, "Oh, is that so? It sounds good, so does your boss know about it... By the way, the 100 million you called last time Use up, give me another 300 million...I promise..."
After finishing the call, James Cameron turned his attention back to the computer screen.
Without bowing his head, he tapped the keyboard a few times with his fingers very nimbly, and sent out an emoticon package that comes with TT by the way. The great director has always been at the forefront of surfing the Internet.
JamesC: Fox is going to screw up the release of your next film, have you figured out how to fight back? 【Cigarette】【Cigarette】【Cigarette】
J: My next movie is The Lord of the Rings.
Lord of the Rings?
Seeing the instant reply from Josie, James Cameron in front of the computer raised his eyebrows.
To be honest, although the "Lord of the Rings" series has extraordinary meaning to many people, and it has also formed a unique culture and fan base, but this does not mean that the "Lord of the Rings" that was adapted into a movie must be will succeed.
Because any A-level production with an investment of hundreds of millions cannot be a pure fan movie, and it will eventually face the majority of ordinary movie audiences.
What do most viewers like today?
As a very successful commercial film director, James Cameron can responsibly say that movie audiences are like men, whether they are eight or 80 years old, always chasing young and beautiful women.
That is, a fresh, fun, and enjoyable moviegoing experience.
The reason why "Titanic" was able to achieve great success is that it not only has a group of outstanding actors perform a beautiful and moving love story, but also has unprecedented shocking disaster scenes, all of which are indispensable.
And "Lord of the Rings"?
The cast is pretty impressive.
But director Peter Jackson made the trilogy with only a small amount of money, and even the special effects were handed over to Weta Special Effects, which was only established a few years ago, based on the principle of saving money. As far as the movie is concerned, it is really worrying.