hollywood entertainment mogul

"Hey~Duka, why do you have time to come over?"

In the afternoon, there was an outdoor studio in Joshua Tree Park in Southern California. Because this park is close to Mexico, has beautiful scenery, and its topography and architectural style are similar to Mexico, it was also chosen as the main studio for the filming of "Elegy."

"I have nothing to do today. Come and see how the movie went?"

"There are less than ten sets of shots left, and they can be shot in two or three days."

Director Robert Rodriguez said.

"Very good, are these the only people in the crew?"

Duca took a look at the crew, including the props, makeup, camera, and actors. Counting Robert's wife Elizabeth Avilan, there were only fourteen people in total. It was considered a miniature crew.

"These people are enough. Before I get the investment, I plan to shoot with a handheld camera. Except for the actors, I will do everything part-time. Now I have so many helpers, and Bender helps me with the logistics. I feel so relaxed.

"

Rodriguez laughed.

Duca smiled, "You are too easily satisfied. When Quentin was filming Reservoir Dogs last year, he urged me to invest more every day, asking me to find him the best photographer and use the best film. It annoyed me to death.

, and you have been filming for a month and have no requirements. Is it because you have no confidence in the movie?"

"Oh, of course not, I just think this is enough."

"All right!"

Duca smiled.

"Hey Duca, I just heard you talking bad about me."

In the distance, Quentin walked behind a thick cactus tree with his trousers tied up.

"Why are you here? Are you urinating in the park?"

Duka asked, covering the sun with his hands.

"No, no, I just fertilized the cactus, and I came to the crew to help. It's been three days."

Quentin shook three fingers and smiled.

"Really? Why did I see the scandal between you and Madonna in yesterday's newspaper? There are rumors that you were Madonna's sweetheart."

"Fake, who is talking nonsense? This is completely slander. Madonna and I are innocent and nothing happened."

Quentin frowned and said.

"Hey, don't make excuses. We won't say anything about you. Instead, we will envy you. That's the superstar Madonna. Going to bed with her is a cool thing, right Robert?"

Duca smiled.

"Hey, yes...well, no, I'm not a fan of Madonna, and I'm not interested in her either."

When Rodriguez saw his wife approaching, he immediately changed his story.

Duka smiled and said hello to Elizabeth Avilan.

Lisa White and Rodriguez were college classmates. They got married when they were less than 20 years old. They later became the producers of almost all of Rodriguez's movies. They are a well-known husband and wife team in the industry.

"Duka, I really don't have a close relationship with Madonna. When I didn't know her before, I thought she was very sexy and had fantasies about her. But when I saw her, I found that she seemed to be more interested in me.

The situation was like a wild wolf meeting a tigress. I suddenly woke up and had no sexual interest at all. I came here to work as a cameraman to avoid being tracked by the paparazzi."

"Really, you don't have to explain to us, I'm not Madonna's boyfriend."

Duca smiled.

"Haha, if you want to be her boyfriend, you can. I told her about you. She is very interested in you and wants to make friends with you. Do you want me to introduce you?"

Quentin winked and smiled evilly.

"No need, Madonna is also a member of the card game, maybe I can meet her next time."

After chatting for a few words, the crew continued filming.

The movie tells the story of a killer who escaped from prison and was ready to seek revenge on his enemies. He hid the gun in his guitar case and came to a small town.

At the same time, a wandering guitarist also came to the town looking for a job. Because the enemy's men had never seen the killer, they misunderstood the guitarist and was hunted down.

A movie with a strong Mexican style, but also with Rodriguez's personal style. For example, this guy likes to combine violence with music, often engages in romantic scenes, and also likes to shoot close-ups.

Compared with Quentin, his shooting techniques are not mature enough and the style of the film does not conform to the current mainstream style.

However, the two of them also have something in common. They like to write and direct, violence, gang fights, sexy beauties, humorous dialogues, and lively editing techniques. Probably because of these, the two have become good friends.

"Hey, Duca!"

After finishing her scene, the heroine Salma Hayek came over and said hello with a smile on her face. She was wearing the knee-length skirt from the movie and her career line was very deep.

"Salma, how does it feel to be on the set?"

Duca took out a bottle of water and handed it to her.

"Thank you, it's not bad. We are all Mexicans, so communication is very easy."

Salma Hayek laughed.

"The company has four dramas next year, and there seem to be a few supporting roles suitable for you. You can try them out."

Duca thought for a while and said.

"Okay, Duca, thank you!"

Salma Hayek said gratefully.

"You're welcome."

Duca smiled slightly.

Hollywood movie actors are mainly British and American actors. Due to the difference in appearance and style between Mexican and Italian actors, it is not easy to find suitable roles here, and it is even harder to become a heroine.

Salma encountered the same predicament as Monica, but as the Hollywood market becomes more open and film themes become more diverse, these foreign actresses also have the opportunity to become heroines.

"Duka, the newspaper said you came to Mexico four years ago. Did you also run a film company there before coming to Mexico?"

Salma sat next to him and looked at him with her face raised.

"No, I was a soldier there. After I retired, I came to the United States. It was only last year that I opened a film company."

"Then you are great. There are so many film companies in Hollywood, but few of them can really make money. However, LV Pictures has had several successful films in a row. Many people say that you have a good investment vision."

Salma smiled.

"It's okay. I don't know much about movies, so I left all the company's affairs to a few supervisors. The company has made several movies, mainly due to their efforts."

Duca shrugged.

"But you are also very powerful. You not only make movies, you are also a shooting athlete and the North American gun king. Do you know that when I watched the live TV broadcast, I saw you standing on the podium wearing three gold medals. At that time, I

I can't believe my eyes, the North American gun king is actually you, a bartender."

Salma clapped her hands and said excitedly.

"It's nothing. If you practice more, you can become the best gunner."

Duca smiled.

"I can't, Duca, did you practice your marksmanship in the army?"

"Yes, I practiced there, and then received systematic training in Los Angeles before I became a shooting athlete."

This is what he said to the media. As for whether Mexico has investigated his service in the military and whether any problems have been found, it is still unclear. Even if problems are found, there is a high probability that Mexico will not expose it.

"You are so awesome, Duka. You said you are my idol, my only idol. Can you give me an autograph?"

Salma asked, taking out a pen.

"no problem!"

Duca smiled and signed her name on the T-shirt underneath.

"Hey, Duca, are you picking up girls again?"

Quentin resisted the camera and pointed it here.

"I'm signing an autograph for Salma, do you want it?"

Duca asked while writing.

"No need, no one will be interested in your signature except girls."

Quentin curled his lips and said.

"Stop taking random pictures and finish your work quickly. I'll see you if I have something to do."

"Okay, okay, I'll be fine soon!"

Quentin continued to shoot according to the director's rhythm.

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"What's the matter? Let's talk now."

On the way back to Los Angeles in the evening, Quentin sat in the passenger seat and asked lazily.

"How's the script going?"

Duca asked while driving the car.

"Fake, don't ask this question. I've been holding it back for half a year and haven't written it out yet, and I'm just annoyed."

Quentin frowned and said.

"Is it my fault?"

"Of course, if I had no money or fame, I would still be working as a salesperson in a video store, gritting my teeth and writing scripts. But my movie became a success, and I suddenly made half a million, and I have a house and a car.

It’s like a car that suddenly loses its forward momentum, what should I do?”

Quentin asked with his catfish face wrinkled.

"Hmm~, a mere five hundred thousand dollars can make you like this. It's so unscrupulous. Look at me. I'm worth tens of millions, live in a million-dollar mansion, drive a Bentley worth hundreds of thousands, and...

Monica is such a perfect girlfriend, but I am still working hard to make money and become richer."

"Hmph, no one can compare with you, you are just a pervert."

Quentin said unhappily.

"Okay, I'm a pervert, but I'm happy and I'm cool. If I want to make movies, I can make movies. If I want to buy a sports car, I can buy a sports car. If I want to pick up girls, I can pick up girls. And you, the woman you like, Uma Thurman, is now in

Don't you feel indignant about having sex with another man and being toyed with by another man? Don't you want to take her back and love her hard?"

"...."

The corners of Quentin's mouth and eyes kept twitching,

"Can you stop talking nonsense? Uma is engaged to Gary Oldman."

"So what? In a pride of lions, female lions will choose the most powerful male as their mate. If you can become a famous director, rich and powerful, Uma Thurman may not reconsider you. If

You are still like now, running around all day long with nothing to do. "Reservoir Dogs" is the pinnacle of your life, Uma Thurman is the woman you will never have in your life, and that half a million is the most money you have ever earned in your life.

.”

"It's nonsense. I'm just taking a break. I have no inspiration. I'm walking around looking for inspiration. When I find inspiration, I will definitely be able to come up with a script that is a hundred times and a thousand times better than "Reservoir Dogs". I will make dozens of dollars in the future.

A few hundred and a half million, and Uma Thurman, I'd get her too."

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Quentin waved his fist and said excitedly.

"Really? How about we make a bet. If you don't get it, I will personally help you. Then you can listen to Qianggen next door."

"Fake oil! If you dare to touch Uma Thurman, I will fight you to the death."

Quentin punched him angrily.

Hiss~

Duka took a breath and said, "It's just a joke, you don't have to be so cruel, right?"

"Hmph! You are joking, but when you said that kind of thing, you must have imagined it in your mind. You bastard is so shameless."

Quentin cursed.

Duka shrugged, "Okay, no more joking, let's get down to business."

"I doubt your seriousness."

Quentin hummed.

"It's about Shania's album MV. In July, BMG released the first MV for "Yellow", but from the feedback, the quality of the MV was average and it didn't highlight the connotation of the song very well, so I wrote it

I have an idea and I would like to ask you to remake a MV. Do you have..."

"I don't have time!"

Quentin curled his lips and said, "I am a serious film director, you want me to shoot a song MV?"

"What does it matter? Director Martin Scorsese also directed Michael Jackson and Madonna's album music video. How can you be better than a director like Scorsese?"

Duka hummed.

"What do you mean? I've heard you say that many times."

"Don't interrupt. If you don't come, then I will find someone else."

"Okay, okay, I can direct it, but I need to see the script first. I won't come if you don't have any ideas."

"Okay, I'll give you the script tomorrow."

Duca drove the car onto Santa Monica Boulevard.

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