Made in Hollywood

When the RV crossed 42nd Street, Duke could see the huge billboard standing in the movie version of "Chicago" in the central area of ​​Broadway through the car window. Like a billboard, among the crowd who liked musicals, Warner Bros. did a lot of targeted publicity and research, and then chose to put the film's premiere in Times Square at the intersection of 42nd Street and Broadway.

Withdrawing his gaze, Duke turned to look at Catherine Zeta Jones, she was wearing a black two-shoulder suspender evening dress, the deep U of the chest was very low, and nearly half of her roundness was exposed outside, although New York City The weather is already cold, but for actresses who are used to fighting red carpets, the temperature is completely negligible.

"Duke, I have already communicated with the reporter who asked the question."

The car gradually approached Times Square, and Panney Kelly, who was sitting in the co-pilot, turned back and said, "It's all pre-set questions, don't forget your answers."

"Don't worry, Penny." Duke pointed to his forehead, "It's all in there."

Reporters who can get the right to interview at the premiere are not able to ask questions casually. Most of the questions have to be reviewed by the organizers. It is often easier to deal with these pre-set questions.

"Dear, what are you thinking?"

Turning to look at Zeta Jones, Duke asked, "Are you nervous?"

"Walking through the Oscars red carpet, why am I still nervous?" Zeta Jones smiled sweetly, wrapping Duke's arm tightly with one hand, "Well, I'm a little nervous, after all, this is My first North American premiere!"

"You'll get used to it soon."

As soon as Duke finished speaking, the RV parked in front of the red carpet. He opened the door and got out of the car first, then turned around and pulled Zeta Jones out, ignoring the flashing lights on both sides. Fingers clasped Zeta Jones's fingers, and walked straight to the theater.

In the middle, Zeta Jones also went to the fans holding her poster to sign autographs. Duke waited for a while. The two did not stay on the red carpet for too long, and soon walked into the interview area. There were many crew members. Everyone is waiting here. Or accept an interview, or take a group photo in front of the media.

The finale of the premiere was Tom Cruise and his wife. The beautiful soup of this era has not been smeared by too many people. The image is healthy and upward, and its appeal is amazing. When he and Nicole Kidman walked on the red carpet hand in hand , completely pushed the catwalk of tonight's premiere to a climax.

Ren Shi has been hyping Duke and Zeta Jones' so-called love story for movies lately. But in this respect, big directors are simply not comparable to big stars.

Standing in the interview area, Duke and Zeta Jones were also interviewed by Warner Bros. Media. As Panney Kelly said, the questions were almost always preset. The interviews about the film are basically the same. What Duke said is how the crew worked hard, how happy the cooperation was, and revealed some secrets in the shooting.

"Duke, are you and Miss Jones dating?" the reporter finally asked the question.

Catherine Zeta Jones looked at Duke affectionately. Duke turned to look at her and said solemnly. "Kate is my muse!"

Some words don't need to be said too directly, the two people's fingers intertwined can already explain too many problems.

Then there are some routine activities, such as the group photo of the crew standing under the sponsor's billboard, the actor and the actor or the director and the actor.

Find opportunities. Charlize Theron stood beside Duke, smiling at the reporter as she asked, "Why her?"

"Who?" Duke didn't understand.

"Why did you choose that English woman as your girlfriend?"

Charlize Theron smiled very brightly, but the words he said were cold, "I still can't figure it out!"

"Sally!" Duke's voice also turned cold. "This is my personal business."

After speaking, Duke turned around and walked towards the door of the theater, where Catherine Zeta Jones was waiting, but there was the sound of high heels falling behind him, and Charlize Theron chased after him.

"Duke..."

Just as she was about to say something, Zeta Jones on the opposite side had already walked over, her hand was quickly put into Duke's arm, and she squinted at the opposite side, "Miss Theron, are you alright?"

These two women, you stare at me, and I stare at you, as if they could fight at any time.

Duke glanced at them, and without waiting for the arrogant Zeta Jones to continue, he took his arm out of her hand, too lazy to pay any attention to the two women who were confused, and walked in alone. theater.

Charlize Theron seemed to understand something, and suddenly laughed, Catherine Zeta Jones looked at her fiercely, not hiding the disgust in her eyes.

"Kate, may I call you that?" Charlize Theron whispered past her, "I've known Duke for four years, know him better than you, and know how our first time happened. Me and Cameron Diaz, the three of us! He's someone who likes to pursue something new and exciting, and won't stay by your side for too long!"

"And we've always had a bed partner relationship."

Finally throwing down these light words, Charlize Theron turned and walked into the theater.

In the VIP lounge of the theater, Duke briefly entertained, and led by Tina Fey, found his mother who was hiding in the corner.

"Mom..." Duke greeted and looked to the side, "Hi, Irene, it's been a long time since I saw you, I'm glad you came."

"It's not just your premiere, it's also Anna's premiere. I'm always here to join."

Smiling at Duke, Erin Lauder pointed to Anna Prinz, who had just walked in, "I'll go over and say hello to Anna."

Watching Erin Lauder go away, Mrs. Leah asked, "George brought his new girlfriend here, have you seen him?"

"No." Duke knew that his mother was talking about Lucas, and shook his head, "Maybe I missed it."

The two said a few words. George Lucas walked over with a white woman who looked between thirty and forty years old. After Duke said hello, he briefly introduced the two sides. .

Duke has never heard of this woman named Lana Mills, and according to Lucas's introduction, she is not an insider, and Duke still remembers that Lucas once chose a strong taste, not a white person.

"I'm here to see your mother and some of the other old friends," Lucas said to Duke. "Just in time for your premiere, don't you know, Duke? I'm actually Chicago too. "A lover of musicals."

"If you're not satisfied with the adaptation," Duke joked, "George, you have to say something nice to me in front of the media."

"Of course no problem."

Everyone laughed, and George Lucas changed the subject, "I have another purpose in coming to New York. I am going to hold a grand party before Christmas to promote "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", Second, introduce Lana to your friends and my family."

"I will participate." Mrs. Leah responded directly.

Duke looked back and asked Tina Fey about her general schedule, and said, "I'm fine, too."

Then, he asked with great interest, "George, so the Star Wars prequels are about to officially start?"

"The actors are basically confirmed, if there are no accidents." Lucas nodded to the people passing by, and then said, "The shooting will start next year, Duke, are you interested in coming over to play a cameo role?"

"I've never made a cameo in any of my own movies." Duke shook his head, "Let's talk about it on a case-by-case basis."

Not long after, Erin Lauder also came back. She is a direct member of Estee Lauder. George Lucas also sent her an invitation. After thinking about it, Erin Lauder agreed. down.

After Robin Grande was reminded, Duke and the others walked towards the theater, Zeta Jones also came over, took Duke's arm, and greeted everyone affectionately, Mrs. Leah just ordered Nodding, Duke had already told her the truth. Although she had some opinions on these Hollywood-style methods, she would not rashly interfere with Duke's work and life.

Walking into the theater, the cast members and the guests attending the premiere all sat in the front row. The theater, which can accommodate nearly 1,000 people, was full. With the bright lights, Duke looked around before he sat down. , which is very different from the audience of the premieres of his previous films, which were mostly young people. The audience behind him was full of middle-aged and elderly audiences, and even many of them were old people with gray hair.

This is the targeted strategy of Warner. The audience of "Chicago" in the early screenings was basically dominated by these nostalgic groups.

After all, musicals are far from their glory days.

Gru is in his fifties and has watched "Chicago" on Broadway several times as early as the 1970s. Although the weekend is Thanksgiving, he brought his wife and daughter in their twenties here on purpose. Take a first look at what the movie version will look like.

Just not far from them, Allen and Kunites just sat down, the two of them are coming to New York for their annual leave, just in time for this premiere, neither of them are music fans, song and dance At the height of the film's heyday, they weren't even born yet and could walk into theaters for premieres simply because it was a new film from their favorite director.

On their left, there are a group of chattering girls. From the words they are talking about, it can be heard that this is not a musical group, and their age is destined to have nothing to do with nostalgia. They enter the theater for one reason - Tom ? Cruise!

There were also a few people gathered together, discussing the gossip of the director and the heroine, obviously attracted by the hype.

Although the number of people who walked into the theater because of Duke and Tom Cruise was not as good as the nostalgic group, they also accounted for a certain proportion. The cooperation between big stars and big directors also played its due effect.

These people are either waiting quietly or talking a lot, waiting for the movie version of "Chicago" to open its mysterious veil. (To be continued ~^~)