King of Hollywood

Chapter 141 is finally about to be released

A few days later, Adrian returned to Los Angeles again. Although there was no definite news from Kubrick's side, it should basically be acquiescence. The next step is naturally to start preparations for a long time.

Warner moved quickly, and by the end of January, "Eyes Wide Shut" passed the PAA review, and as expected, it was rated R. To be honest, just based on the grand sex party in the middle, if Bosworth or Miramax or New Line sent it for rating, it would have to be rated as -17, maybe it might be In that case, it can only be screened in a few designated theaters, and both word-of-mouth and box office will be greatly affected.

But who gave Warner, one of the seven major film companies, a seat in PAA? Although ua put a lot of effort into it, he was finally set at r level. This is why Adrian always insists on finding a way to obtain overseas exercise rights. Only with overseas exercise rights can he be eligible to enter PAA to fight for his own interests. Can go in, but now he has a better plan, as long as the funds are in place this year, it should not be a problem.

Soon, the first trailer of "Eyes Wide Shut" began to air, and various promotional advertisements began to appear in major media. Suddenly, the entertainment industry, which gradually began to restore calm after the Christmas-New Year's file, was thrown into a whole new world. bombshell.

As early as when it was rumored that the director of Miracle might take over the new work of the legendary director, the media showed great interest and tried their best to dig out some valuable news from it. Many reporters tried to enter the set in vain, and took a few blurry photos from a distance. However, because Adrian took strict precautions from the beginning, and sternly warned everyone that if anyone leaked information to the outside world, he would not only be expelled but also prosecuted, so the specific shooting of the movie has never been known. Guess from the original novel.

In this way, without getting new news, the attention of the media has dropped a lot, but this does not mean that they have really given up on the exploration of "Eyes Wide Shut". Since Warner officially started promoting , all kinds of comments pop up like mushrooms after a rain, you can know a thing or two. Especially after the news that "Kubrick originally requested that if the film directed by Adrian does not meet his requirements, then this film cannot be released through any channels" was intentionally leaked, the media became even more excited, which means It goes without saying.

"If the rumors are true, it means that Adrian's Eyes Wide Shut is the same as Kubrick's. After all, everyone knows how harsh Kubrick treats his own work." "Seattle "A reporter wrote in the article.

"Judging from Kubrick's consistent style, it is indeed possible, but I don't think Adrian can have the level of a strange director like Kubrick, although he also has good works." express.

Even a well-known film critic named Marthalyn McGee wrote sharply: "It is more likely that Warner and Adrian want to use this method to create a facilitation fact, so that Let Kubrick succumb, after all, publicity and action are two different things. Even if there is a contract, it is not very difficult to find the leaks, and neither Warner nor Adrian can give up this opportunity to earn word of mouth."

Some of Kubrick's loyal fans even said that they would never watch the movie after it was released: "It is impossible for him to make a Kubrick-style movie."

Even when Tom Cruise was on a talk show for "Mr. Sweetheart" to hit the Oscars, he was asked about Adrian's opinion of "Eyes Wide Shut".

"It is undeniable that he is a good director, and he has quite a vision. In fact, my role in "Mr. Sweetheart" was recommended by him. I can't judge which of the two directors is better. I've met Leigh a few times, and of course, I've enjoyed a few of the films he's directed. But I've done my best to play the character and I think I've done a good job as Cruise said.

A good answer, not only avoided the main question, but also praised the two directors, and promoted himself by the way. It can be seen that his agent, Pat Kingsley, communicated very well with the TV station. The reason for saying this is because Cruise didn't look very good when he participated in the preview held inside Warner.

This is naturally because of the fantasy of the three paragraphs. Cruise didn't see who the naval officer was. Adrian only edited a little bit of it. The total of the three paragraphs didn't take more than ten seconds, and the navy uniform didn't take off. , not to mention the real swords and guns behind in the actual shooting. In addition, the selected angle is also in place, the face of the naval officer is not shown, and it was slightly processed in the post-production, unless it is very familiar with his body like Charlize, and it is not accurate to be able to tell the size below Only those who are accurate to three digits after the decimal point can see who it is from the back and body shape.

But Nicole is different, whether she is lying down and taking off her underwear in the heat or climbing up and letting the other party hold her back, she is extremely devoted, as if she is not acting, even if it is only a total of more than ten seconds time. If it is acceptable for him to undress before at home and in front of Cruise, then the stimulation of this scene is slightly greater.

In addition, the gossip tabloids took Nicole all to appear on the scene, as well as the hype of the "tongue-smacking party sex scene" mentioned before, and intentionally or unintentionally connected the two. With Tom Cruise's style, if he is in a good mood after hearing and seeing these things, he will be seeing ghosts, let alone say those words. This is undoubtedly the credit of Kingsley, so it can be seen that there is a person with outstanding ability. Brokers really matter.

In the face of these turbulent debates, what is Adrian, one of the parties, doing?

"How about this contract, Mr. Yuan?" Adrian looked at the old man in front of him with a smile.

The other party hesitated for a while, and after listening to the translator, he talked to his lawyer A for a few words, and then asked carefully: "I have no objection, but, Mr. Adrian, don't you think this contract is a bit too much?" Is it good?"

"It's very simple." He had already expected the other party's reaction, and if he spoke Cantonese slowly, he could still hear the meaning even by guessing, so he couldn't finish the translation, so Adrian laughed, "Mr. Yuan is Chinese people, of course, should know the allusion of 'a thousand pieces of gold buys a horse bone'."

The phrase "a thousand pieces of gold buys a horse bone" was said in Chinese, and the words were correct, and Yuan Heping's eyes suddenly widened: "You can speak Mandarin?"

Then he lowered his head and muttered something, which seemed to be complaining. The voice was very small and it was in Cantonese. Adrian couldn't hear it clearly, but it seemed that Wu Baige's name was mentioned.

But this is not important, so he immediately smiled again: "Basic A-flow should be fine- let's not talk about this, if Mr. Yuan is willing, I can introduce you to a few good agents and let them do it for you Take care of business in Hollywood, rest assured, they are very honest people."

The look of hesitation on Yuan Heping's face became stronger after he understood.

"I know you definitely don't understand why, it's very simple, I am optimistic about your prospects, or the prospects of action guidance." Adrian did not hide the slightest, "This is why I prepared such a contract, and when you joked The reason why I did not hesitate to agree to a salary of 880,000 U.S. dollars.”

When mentioning the salary of 880,000 US dollars, Yuan Heping blushed, and seemed a little embarrassed and unhappy. Although he immediately recovered his calm, he probably complained in his heart, "This ghost mandarin is good, but he doesn't know how to be euphemistic." what does it mean" etc. Of course Adrian didn't understand what to do to be tactful, just kidding, these things are engraved in the spirit hún - even if it's only two-thirds - but it's not necessary now.

"I know Hong Kong's action movies, and those movie stars who are famous for it, like Jack Cheng, have their own team of 'martial arts'—that's the word, right? So action directors like you are very common in Hong Kong." Adrian continued, "But it's different here. I believe that after these two movies are released, there will be a wave of oriental kung fu in Hollywood. You have been invited, so as you who have a representative work in Hollywood, you must become the object of cooperation of various film companies."

After a few words, Yuan Heping, his translator, and lawyers all stared at each other. There is no need to explain such straightforward words, but the pie that fell from the sky is really unimaginable.

"What good will it do you?" he couldn't help asking.

"It's very simple. If I need to make oriental kung fu-style action movies in the future, I need you to give priority to it." Adrian spread his hands.

"Aren't you afraid that if I agree on the surface, then...but the real lion will open his mouth?" Yuan Heping couldn't help asking again.

Adrian suddenly laughed: "Don't the Chinese want to pay attention to faith? If I can't get your friendship and commitment in exchange for being so frank, then just treat me as a fool."

"Admiration" Yuan Heping took a deep breath, and made an unexpected gesture of cupping his hands and cupping his fists, "Then it's settled."

In fact, both of them knew in their hearts that if something like that really happened, as long as Adrian maintained his strength in Hollywood, it would not be difficult to drive Yuan Heping and the others out of here. Although kung fu movies have a large market in North America , but it is not mainstream after all. Since cooperation is beneficial, and Adrian can be regarded as a "corporate of courtesy and virtuousness", Yuan Heping naturally knows how to choose.

After negotiating these and sending Yuan Heping away, Adrian immediately called Michael Ovitz. Although he only mentioned a few words, he would naturally know what to do after the detailed information was faxed. To be honest, Ovitz does have a good way of running a brokerage company. After taking office, he carried out drastic reforms, and it took only a few weeks to make the company look brand new.

In addition to Tom Hanks, many first-line actors have also been pulled under the banner. If there were not some problems in the middle, Dustin Hoffman might also come. You must know that the relationship between Ovitz and Hoffman is not shallow. When he was in CAA, the first client he won was Hoffman.

"I can do anything for you, even kill for you." He said so when they met for the first time, and immediately won Hoffman's favor.

Although he failed to win over this time due to an accident, Adrian didn't care, and still supported him with all his strength with Claude. Although he can't compare with several big brokerage companies, he is basically in the top ranks of the second tier . So even though they knew that Ovitz was quite extravagant, the two people in charge of the company didn't take it to heart. Naturally, they can enjoy as much benefit as they have ability.

Of course, some things still need to be paid attention to. Although there is no legal problem with the brokerage company, it is not a good thing to be caught making mistakes. Ovitz's departure from Disney and his transfer to C Brokers last year was quite a noticeable event. Ordinary people may not know the tricks, but a few tycoon-level characters still smelled something, and Eisner was naturally even more upset. In order to drive Ovitz away from Disney, he paid tens of millions of ua.

There are still many things to deal with, such as the investment in "Perak Baby" or the preparation for the official start of filming "The Matrix" in the near future, etc., but before that, he picked up the phone and made a call.

"Hey baby, how are you doing? Yes, I know, but... well, then the word 'dear' is okay? Oh, nothing, just wanted to call you, right now It's almost Valentine's day, I hope you will like my gift... of course, I don't mind delivering it in person, but... hehe... I do have that plan, but you know, if I take the guitar If you sing outside your house, the most likely to harvest an o.35 inch bullet, but if it's going to be like Christmas days, will you find it interesting that it has lost its novelty? I won't tell you, until You'll know when..."

The one who can make Adrian chat so happily is naturally Lolita in New York. For various reasons, although the two meet often, they still communicate by phone and letter most of the time. Oh, there are more now Email, though Natalie seemed to like it that way.

"Because distance creates beauty. If you get along for too long, you lose your sense of mystery and I don't like you, what should you do?" The little Natalie said so while lying on his chest after passion.

Of course, there are other reasons besides this. Although Natalie didn't say it, Adrian can guess some. In any case, she was born in a Jewish family with strict education and conservative. Although she planted the seeds of rebellion in her heart early because of her precocity, coupled with her ambition and Adrian's ability, etc., she and him had a child. However, it doesn't mean that Natalie can face herself without shame. No matter how smart she is now, she is still a girl in essence.

In addition, she took the initiative to push down Adrian, even now, she won't get much praise in the eyes of others, so it is inevitable that there will be a slight but deep-rooted sense of guilt in her heart. Although she was very happy and sweet by Adrian's side, and his thoughtfulness made her intoxicated with indescribable joy, but after waking up, she would inevitably feel troubled in her heart, not to mention...

So we are far away from each other, and we usually chat on the phone, discuss various issues in letters and emails, and occasionally get together. How could Adrian refuse? He has more patience and tolerance for Tali who is out of rebellion against Na. In addition, he has thought of many ways to make her happy. For example, he mentioned Christmas on the phone. things during the period.

Although in New York, he mainly took Kate and Lily to visit his uncle, but he came to Long Island on the night of the second day of Christmas and stood under the big tree opposite Natalie's house, looking at her room Lights to call her. The Jews just don't celebrate Christmas, and they don't miss a day of vacation. So Natalie, who was at home, came to the window as soon as she received the call. The two were separated by the street, staring at each other. While chatting on the phone, Adrian read her a short poem he had written.

"You're like a kid in love." Natalie later teased him like this, but she was still very happy in her heart. What girl doesn't like the romantic feeling of being held in the palm of her hand?

But this time, it's naturally handmade chocolates, so why not send fresh ua and chocolates on Valentine's Day? Anyway, I don't want to be named, so it doesn't matter if Natalie's parents send it over.

"The information you want, Ed." Charlize walked in with two folders.

"Thank you, Charlie." Adrian took it casually and rolled his eyes. This is about "The Killing Time", "Double Conspiracy" and "Men in Black".

Unlike the three films of "Prison in the Sky", these films were completely produced by the film company under the media, but they were given to other companies out of the principle of sharing, and Columbia was responsible for the plot because they wanted to return Sony's favor; After thinking for a long time, "Men in Black" was still given to Columbia, but due to some considerations, DreamWorks was pulled to give it a kick. "Killing Time" was originally intended to be given to Universal, but in the end it got a Fox hands.

Although the production rights have been released, Adrian is still very concerned about the specific process. After all, "Killing Time" is for Kate, and Monica played the female supporting role in "Men in Black", and in "Double "Conspiracy" starred in the female protagonist.

Seeing that he had nothing to explain, Charlize immediately turned and walked outside.

"Charlie." Adrian stopped her, with a half-smile expression.

After it was confirmed in London that day that he would be in the middle of the filming and had a real fight with Nicole, Charlize's tone became more and more business-like.

"What's the matter?" Charlize asked in a nonchalant tone, as if his expression didn't exist.

"Eyes Wide Shut will be screened after Valentine's Day, would you like to join me?" Adrian asked with a smile. fa.