King of Hollywood

Chapter 219: Two Previews

Adrian didn't say anything ordinary to Britney, but still told him not to tell anyone. His main purpose of doing this was to create a gap in Christina's heart. Compared with Britney, who is simple-minded, Christina has obviously experienced more things, and she is somewhat unyielding in her personality, otherwise she would not have insisted on holding on to the number one singing position after being excluded.

If a person with this personality finds out that the person who lost to him suddenly wants to go ahead of him, he will have to burst out with huge potential, or use unscrupulous means to take back the position he thinks belongs to him. What kind of person Christina would be, Adrian's memory had told him. Of course, this is just the beginning, first slowly arouse her competitive spirit little by little, and then talk about other things after blinding her eyes, don't be so hasty

As for Britney, her IQ is still there, she is a little clever and smart, but her EQ is really bad and confused, so she doesn't need to worry, let's instill the concept for two years first.

After finishing all this, Adrian also made his own decision, and then there was the previous discussion with Claude. The next holiday is almost over, and it is time to return to New York after the two important previews.

Needless to say, the first film cannot be a film other than "Schindler's List". It has taken almost half a year from the start of preparation to the present, and it has finally entered the final stage under Spielberg's meticulous production. Work.

Not many people participated in the preview. Bosworth Films came to Adrian and Laverne, and then there were several directors of the crew. The only actor was Ben Kings who played Styne. Leigh attended, and Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes were unable to attend due to business.

It's not that they deliberately made excuses for not coming. The trial screening was originally a crude version. Not only did it not have opening and ending credits, but in some places there was no soundtrack, so there was no need to travel all the way from England. Besides, this movie will definitely have a premiere ceremony, and it won't be too late to come back then.

The movie was played for almost three hours before it ended. After turning on the lights, there was no other sound except for Kingsley's long breath. In fact, no one spoke during the whole screening. Adrian crossed his hands together and thought about something silently. After all the people in the simple screening hall had left, he leaned back in his chair and looked at Lavern sitting beside him.

"What do you think, Laffer?" he asked.

Lavern has become accustomed to his way of talking to his subordinates first, and then to talk about his own point of view. He replied without thinking: "As far as the movie itself is concerned, it is very good, whether it is the first Prayer, or the playing of the massacre in the middle, or the various scenes in the concentration camp, are quite shocking and impactful. Especially at the end, the black and white picture suddenly changed to color, and it turned into black and white in the beginning of the prayer. Echoing, very impressive, Spielberg deserves to be one of the best directors. The three leading actors are also in place, whether it is the cold-blooded SS officer Ammon, or the businessman-turned-rescuer Schindler , and the quick-witted Jewish accountant Steyn, are pretty well portrayed."

Having said that, he paused, thought carefully before saying: "However, from a commercial point of view, the time is too long, the content is relatively dull, and the rhythm is not too tight, so the cost can probably be kept, but if you want to make money More box office is probably not enough."

"Is that true?" Adrian looked at him with a half-smile, "You seem to have forgotten something, Laffer."

"Forgot something?" Laverne frowned, and then his eyes lit up, "You mean..."

"That's right, this movie depicts the Holocaust of the Jews in World War II," Adrian said leisurely, "so, as long as you find the right person, it will not be difficult for the filmmaker to know all about it."

Lavern held his fists under his nose and thought for a few minutes, then nodded to Adrian: "I see."

"Very good, but don't worry, it's best to discuss it with Steven first, he is the biggest contributor, if you want to do it, you have to do your best." Adrian said and stood up, "I'm now Just go and see him."

Spielberg didn't come to watch the test screening, as for the reason...

"I've seen enough in the process of filming and editing that I really don't want to experience that feeling again." In Spielberg's office, the middle-aged man who is nearly fifty years old said so.

Although he was still a little haggard, his mental state was much better than before.

"I can understand," Adrian nodded, "so why don't you go out and relax, Steven, there is only some finishing work left in the later stage, which can be handed over to others."

"No, no, it's better for me to come in person. It would be too troublesome if I feel that they didn't do a good enough job when I came back from the relaxation and have to make changes." Spielberg shook his head like a rattle.

"Then just wait until you're in a good mood before doing it well. A combination of work and rest is the right way, isn't it?" Adrian said, looking at the other two in the office.

One is an old man with slightly bald head, gray hair and stubble, who looks about 60 years old, and the other is a middle-aged man who is about Spielberg's age and looks rich in a wheelchair.

"I think Ed's proposal is very good, Steven, maybe you can really consider it." The old man supported Adrian.

"When you are writing a song, will you throw it to others and go out to relax when the work is almost finished?" Spielberg immediately asked, this old man has cooperated with him countless times, the famous soundtrack master John ? Williams.

Williams froze for a few seconds, then laughed, and then spread his hands to Adrian, saying: I have spoken for you, but it doesn't work.

"Don't worry about Steven, Ed, he will adjust himself." The middle-aged man in the wheelchair also stepped in at this time, perhaps because his face looked rich and his smiling face looked very kind .

"Okay, then I won't insist, but you have to take a good rest after you're done. You can't do without you, Steven." Adrian shrugged.

"Didn't you already take over all the propaganda?" Spielberg was taken aback.

"Of course, but that doesn't mean you can let it go," Adrian said, turning serious. "Think about it, Steven, who did you make this movie for? For yourself? Of course it is not that we have to let more people see this movie and understand what happened at that time. Although there are many, many works about the Holocaust in the world, it is far from enough, so no matter what the result is, we must do our best go all out"

He clenched his right hand into a fist and hit the palm of his left hand to increase the persuasiveness of his words. Spielberg was silent for a few minutes, then nodded: "I understand, I will."

"Thanks, Steven." Adrian smiled.

"It should be me thanking you for letting me understand my wish." Steven sighed and smiled.

"It just happened to happen." Adrian said modestly.

"It's not good to be too humble, Ed," the man in the wheelchair said again. "Anyway, you and Steven have produced a shocking work together."

"Without John's touching soundtrack and your excellent performance, the shocking effect will be greatly reduced, Ike." Adrian looked at him and said, "If we want to say credit, everyone here has, I dare not monopolize it."

This fat middle-aged man in a wheelchair is the famous violin master, Itzhak Perlman, who was recommended by Adrian to Spielberg to play the soundtrack.

After listening to Adrian's words, the other three suddenly laughed.

"I told you, he's the best young man I've ever seen," Spielberg said.

"I totally agree," Yitzhak shook his wheelchair and held out his hand in front of Adrian. "Thank you, young man."

Williams also came over and held out his hand: "Yes, thank you, Ed."

"Thank you." Adrian was not polite, stood up and shook hands with them one by one.

The dividends brought about by investing in "Schindler's List" have been initially revealed. There is reason to believe that such situations will only increase in a few months. It is really a good investment.

After "Schindler's List", there will be a trial screening. Although it is not as important as "Schindler's List", Adrian still has to attend. As for the reason...

A pantomime was being performed on the bright screen at this time. Not only was there no sound at all, the actors were also talking in sign language. If the colors were not so bright, it would really make people think that it was a silent movie.

tell me what happened. The actor's deaf-mute friend asked with gestures.

God, I met Kelly, and she was separated from her husband. The hero answered with a frowning gesture.

Charles, you are getting married today. His friend sighed silently.

What is your opinion? The male protagonist didn't know what to do now, the woman he had so easily forgotten appeared in front of him again, and he felt completely confused.

You have three choices: one, continue to get married; two, tell everyone, sorry, the marriage fell through. His friend said so in sign language.

Both are bad, what about the third? The male protagonist shook his head, obviously hoping to have a better and more intermediate route to take.

Unexpectedly, after hesitating for a moment, his friend made this sign language: I can't think of a third one.

There was a burst of low laughter in the screening room. Although everyone had been amused by various British humorous jokes several times before, they still couldn't help laughing when they saw this, including Adrian.

The movie he is watching now is of course the new version of "Four Weddings and a Funeral" directed by Mike Newell and starring Dennis and Julia

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