King of Hollywood

\u003e Chapter Seventy-Six Continuing

Las Vegas at night is the most beautiful, although in many big cities, life begins when night falls, but only Las Vegas is the most suitable for this. M addicted to gambling and forgetting time, high rollers who spend a lot of money without changing face, hot strippers, people can find everything they want here, of course, there are countless crimes, so "" The scene is here.

The charm of the night also creates the fatigue of the day. Even though Las Vegas during the day is no different from most cities in the United States, it lacks a kind of frenzy and unscrupulousness at night, but this is also suitable for certain things, such as filming.

"Let the props team check again, don't make any more problems this time, I think everyone doesn't like repeating very simple shots." On the edge of the set, the director wearing a baseball cap ordered the assistant beside him, a little far away In the place where the staff is checking the blue curtain background, it is obvious that the pictures that cannot be actually shot will be synthesized in the later stage.

"Don't you think it is more appropriate to move these shots to the studio for shooting? Although live-action shooting is more realistic, but if you make a mistake, you have to start all over again." Adrian and Soderbergh, who were watching all this by the side I asked when I was free.

"It's rare to come to the casino in Las Vegas for on-site shooting, why not make full use of it?" Soderbergh pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose and smiled.

Generally speaking, large and small casinos in Las Vegas do not allow film and TV drama crews to shoot on-site in them. The specific reason is unknown. The most widely circulated saying is that the casino does not want the guests who come here to gamble to be photographed. Frustrating or distressing shots that would affect their effectiveness. But this is not absolute. As long as you can find the right person, Soderbergh has a friend who works in a casino. After his gossip, a casino finally allowed to shoot on-site at their place, but it cannot affect They do the sound, so the time is also at least after 2 midnight.

If so, the night before yesterday when filming at the entrance of the casino, the casino complained because it was delayed for more than an hour. But with the gimmick of live-action filming in Las Vegas casinos, this complaint is nothing to complain about.

That's right, what is being filmed is "Ocean's Eleven", which Adrian promised to Soderbergh, a remake of Italian movies in the 1950s, and he gave the green light to his request to find a lot of star actors. Of course, the list of members must be changed, George? Clooney, Don? Cheadle or Julia? Roberts is indispensable, but the two important partners have become Dennis? Knight and... Joaquin? Phoenix.

"Frankly speaking, Jacques, I have always regretted that if Scott had chosen you to play Komodos, maybe Willem Dafoe would not be on the list of Oscar nominations in a few days." Adrian said very Seriously.

"Ah, do you like me so much, Ed?" Jacques? Phoenix was a little surprised.

"Of course, the three of you brothers are all excellent actors." Adrian said and glanced at Rui Fan who had just arrived on the set? Phoenix.

In the original "Gladiator", the role of the Roman emperor Komodos who loves fighting should be Jacques? Phoenix's, and then he was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance, but unfortunately Adrian recommended Russell to Scott? After Crowe played the leading role, he didn't ask any more questions. As a result, the big villain was replaced by other actors. Naturally, Jacques' nomination for Best Supporting Actor was gone.

As for the current version of "Gladiator" villain Komodos is... um... Brad? Pete worked hard for a few years after "Interview with the Vampire". After appearing in a few movies with his handsome face, he was basically a first-line star, but he hit the wall again and again when he wanted to transform into acting. Critics don't seem to like him very much, and the role is always unflattering, so much so that it hurts a lot of movies. For example, although his performance in "Gladiator" is not bad, basically at the middle level, but most critics think that his existence is completely to set off Russell? Clo.

It's such a pity, but he's not going to marry "Rachel" and then divorce and go on a love sprint with that porn queen or something.

"Thank you, but don't you think..." Jacques? Phoenix was gesturing to ask something at this moment.

"So what?" Adrian laughed immediately, "Anyway, we got all nominations for supporting actresses, wouldn't it be better to get nominations for all supporting actors?"

"So, should I say regret now?" Jacques spread his hands.

"Obviously, yes, you still have to follow me, Jacques who got up." Rui Fan said with a smile beside him, he always gave people a sunny feeling when he joked.

"Please, Rui Fan, I just said that casually, you don't need to mention it all the time." Jacques couldn't help but rolled his eyes.

"Okay, let's not talk about this," Adrian smiled and interrupted the two brothers' uproariousness, "This year there will be a commercial production, an action series, a tough guy agent, and a young and promising actor is needed to play the leading role. Which one of you two? Come?"

"Us?" Jacques was a little surprised, his fingers kept going back and forth between himself and Rui Fan.

"Of course, I don't want to hear words like rejection, either Rui Fan or Jacques." Adrian's fingers also went back and forth between them.

"It sounds like there is no choice. Are you really Ed? Or is someone else pretending to be?" Rui Fan showed a suspicious look.

"Don't try to change the topic, Rui Fan, and it's not bad for you to play some commercial film roles properly." Adrian waved his hand.

"Is there no other suitable candidate?" Jacques asked with an excuse.

"Silver is fine too, if it takes another five or six years," Adrian cut off their conversation, "In short, don't talk nonsense with me, it must be one of you, discuss it yourself."

Then he turned to George? Clooney walked over there, not giving the Phoenix brothers a chance to bargain.

"Hey, George, how does it feel, working with Steven and so many people." When he was talking to Clooney, he casually greeted Cheadle and Dennis who were standing together.

"There is no doubt that Steven is an excellent director. He is very good at grasping the rhythm. It is a pleasure to work with him." Clooney spoke cautiously. The Ke brothers are so familiar, and Adrian is also a famous director, and he is an opponent of Soderbergh at this year's Oscars, so it is necessary to be careful when speaking.

Adrian didn't have so many scruples: "That's right, so next month he has the highest chance of winning the best director statuette."

"You really think so?" Julia is the only one who can ask such a question now.

"Of course, "Drug Network" is a very realistic movie, and the three-line narrative technique is used properly. Although Scott did a good job, realistic themes are more likely to be favored, isn't it?" Adrian smiled Said, "Of course, the best movie will never be given to him."

"Are you sure you're not talking big?" Julia crossed her arms.

"Huh?" Adrian narrowed his eyes and looked at her carefully, "Did anyone upset you, Julie?"

"Of course not." Julia smiled and puffed up her chest, but her eyes still unconsciously glanced to the other side, about ten feet away, Leah? Disan was helping the props team organize things, and at the same time chatting with Zeta Jones from time to time.

Adrian had no choice but to shrug his shoulders. Lia was immediately arranged by him to work on the crew of "Ocean's Eleven" after returning, which meant that his promise was valid. But Julia didn't give her a good look. For her, it was one thing to have a threesome with Monica and Zeta Jones, but it was another to be watched or overheard having a threesome. thing.

But Leah didn't care, she was very honest and worked hard, and knew how to protect herself. Although the bodyguard's investigation was not professional, it also allowed Adrian to obtain some information, and in addition, there were some things related to her in her memory. It is not difficult to analyze things. For Leah, leaving Las Vegas is her primary goal and her greatest wish. The next thing is to become famous, but now that she meets Adrian, she probably has more desire to become famous. Adrian's fame You can know it with a little head inquiring.

Even though the way they met was a bit awkward or even bad, it didn't mean she couldn't work hard, and that's why the current situation came about. It's a pity that Liya is destined to be disappointed. After confirming that it is her, Adrian has already arranged her future path. As I said before, even Adrian can't change the situation of Chinese Americans in Hollywood, and he doesn't plan to let her go to Japan to develop. If she doesn't meet Liu Li and Liu Yufei's mother and daughter, maybe she can try Play the role of Zhang Qiu, and then pave a way, but now...

This career would suit her well. Adrian, who had sketched out what Leah would look like in the uniform in his mind, thought so, but after two seconds, he put his mind back and turned to Clooney to change the subject: "Speaking of which, George may also try to do it." A director, maybe a great one, like Clint Eastwood."

"It's a good suggestion, I'll consider it, thank you." Clooney nodded while pinching his chin.

"By the way, if we have time, we can also cooperate in a movie." Adrian said suddenly.

"With pleasure." Clooney's eyes lit up. After the Oscar nomination list came out, no fool would refuse the invitation of the director of Miracle, so he added: "No matter what type?"

"Including musicals?" Adrian laughed. Clooney was stunned by this question, but he answered immediately: "No problem."

Well, no problem, then Adrian is also fine. Originally, this matter can be said at other times. They are all in Hollywood. As long as they want to, they can see them anytime, but since they happen to meet now, let’s make sure first. It doesn't matter.

He came to Las Vegas mainly to visit Julia and learn about the progress of "Ocean's Eleven", and to enhance the relationship between Zeta Jones and Julia by the way-effective, at least that night Zeta Jones was constantly comforting Julia. Despite making trouble with Leah? Disan's accident, but the purpose has basically been achieved, and I have communicated with Clooney, and it is almost time to go back... Oh, and remind someone.

"It will start up at the end of the month, so you'd better adjust your schedule now. "Ocean's Eleven" will definitely not be closed at that time." Adrian said this to Dennis after finishing filming and preparing to leave the set.

"Isn't this arrangement too tight, Ed, although "Life and Death Sniper" has been over for almost three months, but "The Expendables 2" is already in preparation, maybe it won't be until "I Am Sam" closes. Let's start filming, it's inevitable..." Dennis was a little embarrassed with his gestures, indeed, no matter how good an actor is, it would be difficult for him to play three roles in a row.

"Really, so next time I should arrange three action roles for you." Adrian laughed viciously.

"Okay, I can handle it," Dennis immediately raised his hands, "Since I can handle the two...three at home, I can handle these three characters as well."

He raised his eyebrows. Although he was a little surprised, Adrian didn't say a word. Even if he really brought Jordana home, it was his business. There was no need to make it so clear. It was rare that he could treat himself with a tough attitude. I don't want to hit him, so Adrian just patted him on the shoulder: "Go hard, Dan, you know, the film school likes mentally retarded characters, so "I Am Sam" should be released this year, be careful Come on, I found a smart little girl to play with you, be careful not to be looked down upon."

After the things in Las Vegas were over, Adrian finally returned to Los Angeles, and the list of Oscar nominations was fully fermented at this time, and more and more interview invitations flocked to his office.

"If you don't respond, Ed, my office will be flooded with invitation letters," said his current secretary.

"If you're free, Ed, how about going to watch or go on a show?" His former female secretary said so.

Those guys actually asked Charlize to do public relations, what a bunch of idiots, but Adrian agreed, anyway, it was his own business, and he was happy to increase the right to speak for Charlize. However, the interview should be placed in the second place, because a certain interview has been decided before this, and that is the cover interview of "Time".

Warner put a lot of effort into this exclusive interview. Just two of the best reporters were sent over, and the preparations were very detailed. They would contact Ivanka to exchange views almost every few hours. This is very solemn, but in Adrian's view, it is completely unnecessary. Basically, he knows what the content of the interview may be.

It is nothing more than how to enter the entertainment circle, how to get to where it is today, what is your opinion on the media industry, etc. Of course, there may be more questions about the media than other entertainment magazines or programs. "Time" After all, it is a comprehensive publication, and the media that is acquiring AT\u0026amp;t Adband is already the largest media group in the world.

Although the media is not listed, it is not very difficult to estimate assets through a series of subsidiaries under it. As early as the beginning of 2000, the media with tbs and media already had assets close to 60 billion, and now they have acquired AT\u0026amp;t Adband, which has a bright future, is not difficult to rise to 80 billion. In addition, the benefits have been good, and it has entered the top 40 in the Fortune 500 ranking. For the media group , which is already quite a high position.

And Adrian, who owns 38% of the shares, and Crowder, who owns 15% of the shares, have net worths of nearly 30 billion and nearly 15 billion respectively, and are respectively among the top ten and top forty in the "Forbes" ranking list. Of course, if Coupled with some hidden properties that cannot be found through legitimate channels, these two rankings are much higher.

"I have heard a saying that I am the right brain of the media, responsible for perceptual and intuitive thinking, and Claude is the left brain of the media, responsible for abstract and general thinking. This statement is correct in a sense, Because I seldom deal with specific management affairs, and Claude seldom participates in the decision-making of the general direction. But in another sense, it is wrong. Rarely deal with and rarely participate does not mean that you cannot participate. I may make the right decision, and Claude will also have a pertinent opinion on the decision. When we have conflicts, we will sit down and discuss carefully until we convince each other or be persuaded by the other party. The biggest factor for the rise of the media is It is that Claude and I can work closely together, thank God, we grew up together, we started a business together, and we built the media together." In the final interview, Adrian made such a generous statement.

I have to say that the public likes such inspirational stories, so after the release of this issue of "Time", the sales volume of the original "Vanity Fair" has increased by several percentage points. Some people even joked that it must be quite good if it is changed into a movie Inspirational works, some booksellers also tried to contact Adrian, hoping that he would consider publishing an autobiography. Although the media has a publishing company, opportunities have always been won.

It's a pity that Adrian has no plans to publish an autobiography at the moment. Besides, for some reason, publishing an autobiography now may become a joke in the future.

As for the comments of the people around this report, both the godfather and the uncle think it is good, but the women don't care much, only Claude has some criticisms.

"Help, Ed, next time don't accept an interview as if you are talking about a homosexual." Claude said in a teasing tone as he threw the "Time" printed with Adrian's bust on the desk.

"You should go to "Time" instead of me for this question. They wrote the report." Adrian laughed.

Because there are so many people paying attention to the report, and Adrian lavishly praised his best friend in it, some gay forums on the Internet will inevitably have paranoid speculation. If Adrian's playboy name is not enough Loud, God knows how exaggerated, it was a disaster.

Well, back in time, these are all things that happened after the report came out. Before that, the list of nominations that continued to ferment was still the favorite of entertainment reporters.

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