King of Hollywood

Chapter 140 Shaking Head and Thumbs Up

Life is like chocolate, you never know what the next one will taste like, and Adrian has a deep understanding of the meaning of this sentence. If he had paid more attention at that time, he would not have been put on like this. After all, he was not unaware of the doubts in it. Unfortunately, unless he was born again, such words would be meaningless.

Although the cheating at the meeting was related to the opponent's skillful means, and it was almost impossible to tell the truth from the outside, Adrian was indeed a bit too frivolous and sloppy. He didn't pay much attention to the opponent. It's a simple matter to deal with this person and so on. No matter how smart people make these mistakes, they will inevitably be deceived. There are many examples of famous people being fooled by simple scams, let alone Adrian.

His biggest reliance is that he can put himself into the perspective of a bystander to analyze problems at any time. Once he loses this advantage, it is normal to be cheated. Fortunately, the loss was not too heavy, and it was considered a good thing. At least it gave him a wake-up call. It was much better to be fooled now than to be fooled in important decisions in the future.

After learning the next day that the check had been cashed, Adrian quickly put the incident behind him, complaining that there was no use in complaining, as long as he learned his lesson and didn't make the same mistake again. So in the next few days, I asked Claudia out to have a good time in England. Naturally, I was extremely happy every night. Maybe I still had some thoughts of charging interest in my heart, although I only got together for three days, just like Claudia. Ya opened it once from top to bottom and inside out.

Although Claudia is not the kind of woman who comes here, she is definitely not as clean and self-sufficient as the media touted, especially these days, in those bars and nightclubs that others cannot recognize, she behaves both emotionally and freely. Of course, the endorsement of Victoria's Secret was also agreed under Adrian's conquest.

"In a few years, this brand will be among the first-class. My vision is not limited to movies, Dini. Time will tell. Besides, being able to invite two supermodels to endorse is something worth promoting. I believe You will never lose to Cindy, right?" Adrian who was half lying on his side said so.

"So, tell me, Ed, which one is better, Cindy Crawford or I?" Claudia stretched lazily, staring at him with gray-blue eyes without blinking. She was only wearing thin pajamas, with a deep neckline, the naked light inside was faintly visible, and her slender uǐ, which were slightly curled up together, were almost completely outside.

"It's hard to say, you and Cindy have each..." Adrian was interrupted before he could finish his ambiguous words.

"No, no, no, Ed, that's not what I asked," Claudia laughed, with a little ambiguity in her smile. I was asking, which one is better, me or Cindy. "

"Ha, that's not a good question." Adrian raised his eyebrows immediately.

"Oh, don't try to lie to me, Ed, I know your name more or less, and don't forget that I am also one of the supermodels, and I always care about the news of my opponent." Claudia's smile became charming, "You are really gentle and considerate. It is impossible for Cindy to refuse you, so... can you tell me? I still want to..."

As she spoke, she turned over and crawled over, just looked at Adrian, raised her round buttocks, and then leaned between his uǐ.

Adrian then took a long breath: "Well, this is indeed a good way to compare."

Whether it's because of prospects, whether it's a comparison with Cindy Crawford, who is also one of the supermodels, or a good relationship with Adrian, a new Hollywood legendary director and media giant, Crow Dia had accepted the offer to represent Victoria's Secret anyway. So after she finished her catwalk in London, Adrian returned to Los Angeles.

"For your sake, I even sold my body, Claude." When he told Claude that the matter was settled, he said this with an indignant expression.

"Enjoy the blessings and declare that this is a last resort. Who else can be more shameless than you?" Claude snorted at this, and at the same time laughed at the fact that he was fooled. Adrian did not hide this matter.

"You know what I'm reminded of? In second grade I told a kid in my class that I could turn a dollar into ten dollars by planting it under that tree at the end of the bang court. He stupidly planted it, Then you dug it out secretly, and I told him that the dollar was absorbed by the big tree because of improper disposal. I really didn't expect that you would become that kid one day, it's so ridiculous." Crowe De laughed unabashedly.

"Wait, Crowe, you better hope this doesn't happen to you, or I'll make it into a movie and put it on the screen, and keep the characters' real names," Adrian shot back in the same tone.

The two laughed and scolded a few times before they talked about the business again, and there was not much dispute. Adrian has always supported Claude's resolution, unless it completely runs counter to his own ideas.

"There are already signs, although it is not visible on the surface." When talking about the most important thing this year, Claude took some materials from the safe in the office and showed him.

Although it's only January, it's not particularly difficult for those who have access to inside information and started paying attention early to come to such a conclusion.

"How are we preparing?" Adrian asked after flipping through it

"It will take a while to return, but it's okay, at least half a year or so, and it's better to let someone else take the lead." Claude shrugged.

He still maintains his original point of view, the media is different from those hedge funds, some things must not go too far. Adrian knew that he was thinking about the company, so he didn't insist on anything. Anyway, as long as he can get the needed funds and doesn't affect the finishing plan.

Adrian originally wanted to talk about two important points about this matter, but it is still early to think about it. Although he knows that there are some things that cannot be touched, it is inevitable that others will not have an intuitive understanding if they don’t try it. It is better to play it by ear All right.

"Then what is Disney planning? Although Michael Eisner is not a man who will take revenge, he is definitely not generous. Since we have placed him in more than one way, he will definitely come back as long as he has the opportunity. Via Is there any useful news from Kang?" Adrian asked another topic that he was more concerned about.

After the failure of the acquisition, although Eisner seemed to be in danger for a period of time, it was actually just an illusion created by him. These crises were no worse than when he took over Disney. After casting it, the throne that had been loose was immediately fixed again. However, it is inevitable that they do not want to see the two of them, so when they learned that Disney seems to be cooperating with Viacom, Adrian and Claude were quite concerned. After all, Viacom has more or less bsp; "No , Lei Shidong said that this is just a normal cooperation, because the specific content is still under discussion, so it is inconvenient. In exchange for equity, we can't help us, and I don't think Redstone will be willing to sell the potential stocks in his hands. "

"It's hard to say. It would be great if we could know what they are cooperating with." Adrian sighed, and was about to change the subject when a thought suddenly popped up. Could it be...

"What did you think of?" Claude asked immediately after noticing the change in his expression.

"Yes, I did think of a possibility, but I need more information to be sure." Adrian shook his head, "That's it, keep watching."

Because I worked in a TV station in my previous life and watched a lot of American TV series, I know a little bit about several TV stations in the United States, and all kinds of information about TB and He came from this. It's just that these messages are not used as often as in movies, so they are only hidden in the corner, and they can only come out when they are touched for some reason. If there are no problems, Viacom should soon acquire netbsp; But cb, not to mention f developed because of news corporation. If you want to acquire such a behemoth, it is not something that can be done with more than 100 million US dollars. Although Viacom has performed well in recent years, I am afraid that it is still a bit powerless to eat it?

So how did Viacom acquire CB in memory? Adrian could only shake his head with a wry smile after recalling it carefully. He only understood it in a general way. According to the clues of the past few years, as long as he has an impression, he should be able to recall it, but if he doesn't, then no matter how much he recalls it, it won't help.

Was it Disney's initiative, or Viacom's? Although the acquisition failed, Disney will definitely not give up the opportunity to acquire other broadcasting companies, but with Redstone's personality, will it cooperate with Eisner, who has always liked to monopolize power? Thinking of this, Adrian couldn't help sighing in his heart. Although I met Lei Shidong a few times and admired this old man who participated in World War II and was disfigured by the fire, he didn't really know each other very well, and Claude and him shouted more. Forget it, let's find out what's going on first.

However, Adrian didn’t have much time to check the information. He went to London again within a few days after returning to Los Angeles. This time was different from the last time. In addition to Charlize, Adrian's assistant secretary, there is also Warner Penn Clarkson, and the destination, of course, is the small manor that he visited at the beginning.

As the background music began to grow louder and the movie came to an end, the picture on the screen gradually zoomed in on Nicole who was following her husband shopping in the mall, and then softly spit out a word from her mouth

The movie ended here. Because of the consideration of the patient's psychological activities and physical inconvenience, the projector stopped before the credit list was completely released, and then the curtains in the room were pulled open, and some gloomy light suddenly poured into the room .

This is a temporarily remodeled living room. Kubrick placed the bunk here because he couldn't move. Adrian, Charlize, Clarkson, and his two daughters sat in a semicircle. At this time, they all looked at Kubrick who was on the trip. Adrian brought the finished "Eyes Wide Shut" to the UK and brought the tools to play it here. If Kubrick didn't If it is approved, then according to the original contract, this movie cannot be released, so his reaction now is particularly important.

However, after dozens of minutes of this, Kubrick has not seen any movement, he has been staring blankly at the front - the white curtain that was hung on the wall for broadcasting has already been put away - as if hún As if not guarding the house, if it weren't for the slight ups and downs of the ng mouth, maybe people would think that he has gone to heaven.

"Father..." the eldest daughter Anya called out in a low voice.

Kubrick finally had a reaction. He turned his neck with difficulty and stared at Adrian for several minutes. Adrian, who was being watched, had an inexplicable feeling of discomfort in his heart, and those eyes that seemed to be cloudy seemed to occasionally reflect a sharp light.

Is it an illusion? Adrian asked himself uncertainly, when he noticed the flashing light, for a moment he almost thought that the other party had seen through him.

Kubrick finally closed his eyes and half-lyed there, saying nothing. Clarkson couldn't help but feel a little depressed, what exactly is it, whether it is possible or not, should give some definite information, right?

"Father is a little tired." Anya saw his anxiety, and explained in a low voice. Clarkson knew it too, so he had to wait patiently.

Finally, Kubrick opened his eyes again, looked at the few people around him, and then shook his head with great difficulty. Clarkson's heart suddenly sank, which meant either throwing the film into the warehouse for a complete loss, or completely tearing apart his face with Kubrick.

Adrian also frowned, there is no reason, he has tried his best to get closer to the original version, and even handled a few details better, since Kubrick likes this movie the most, he shouldn't have published this An expression? Could it be that the rumor that he was planning to re-edit before his death is true? Or because the movie is what he wanted, but because he couldn't shoot it himself, he didn't like it?

At this moment, his little daughter suddenly let out an exclamation, and then saw Kubrick's right hand, which had not been moved for a long time, tremblingly raised, and gave a thumbs up.

"What... what's going on here?" Clarkson looked at Kubrick in bewilderment, and Kubrick's little daughter had already rushed out to call the doctor.

This action seemed to consume all of Kubrick's energy, and the raised arm suddenly dropped, and the eyes were closed. The older girl who was guarding the side suddenly screamed, and rushed in after the doctor. While checking, the idlers - Clarkson, Adrian, Charlize - were driven out.

"What the hell is Stan's opinion? Hell, shaking his head and praising, oh shit, why did he have a stroke?" Clarkson complained, walking up and down in the large living room.

"Okay, Payne, you're just caring." Adrian, who was rubbing his chin and thinking, suddenly raised his head and said with a smile.

"Did you see anything?" Clarkson turned to look at him. "Tell me, Ed, what do you see?"

"It's better to wait for the doctor to come out." Adrian just smiled and said nothing.

Not long after, the eldest daughter finally came out: "I'm sorry, Adrian laughed, Payne laughed, and Miss Charlize, the doctor said that Dad has consumed too much energy today and needs to rest."

"Okay, Miss Anya, if Stan decides, please notify us immediately." Hearing what she said, Clarkson also knew that there would definitely be no results today, so he left with Adrian after sighing.

"Payne," Adrian suddenly called out when they came outside and were about to get into the car, "It's time for people to start preparing."

"Are you so sure?" Clarkson looked at him and asked. After Anya came out, he basically came to a conclusion, but he was not particularly sure.

"Remember to give a rating to paa as soon as possible, and then start the promotion. In addition, there is no need for the trial screening. After the promotion is in place, the God Seal Throne will be released in theaters." Adrian said in an irrelevant answer, and then greeted Charlize to get in the car and leave.

True to his name, Kubrick, the legendary director who surprised everyone -- hated or loved -- with just a dozen films, should have seen something but wasn't quite sure. Adrian, who returned to the hotel, looked at the light rain that had started to fall outside on the return trip and thought. I really wonder how much he guessed.

Although I don't like what Kubrick wants to embody in the movie, and even hate it, trying to take over "Eyes Wide Shut" is just to make my aura more dazzling, and to take advantage of certain things, But at this moment, he really admired the old man.

"There are some documents faxed from Los Angeles." Charlize walked in at this moment.

"Thank you, Charlie, it's different to have you by my side." Adrian took it with a smile.

"Is that you?" Charlize asked suddenly.

"What?" Adrian raised his eyebrows.

"That naval officer, in Tom Cruise's fantasy, the naval officer who had sex with Nicole." Charlize didn't blink.

"Is there a problem?" Adrian asked with a smile.

"You're really doing it," said Charlize in an affirmative tone.

"So sure?" Adrian looked at her with interest.

"Of course, I am very familiar with your body shape. From height to back to inherent features, I am very familiar with it, especially the size of the thing below. I can even be accurate to three decimal places." Charlize lifted Lifted his chin.

Even with Adrian's thick skin, he couldn't help but ou the corners of his mouth when he heard this sentence. fa.