Hollywood New Century

At the beginning of 2007, the American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards was held at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills at No. 1.15 as the first large-scale awards show of the year.

The best director was won by Martin Scorsese of "The Departed", but the best picture drama category was lost to "Babel";

"The Queen Wears Prada" and "Little Miss Sunshine" produced by Xinghai Pictures were both shortlisted for the Best Film Comedy Music category, but lost to "Dreamgirls";

Only "The Devil Wears Prada" star Meryl Streep won for best actress in a comedy musical.

Simon didn't go to the show anyway, and Anne Hathaway went to the UK to film her "The Confused Detective," and Emily Blunt was working on "26 Dresses," neither of which was at the party.

Xinghai Pictures, "Mamma Mia! , director Phyllida Lloyd and executive producer Judy Kramer are casting their cast.

After Simon came in, he greeted the two and sat aside to watch.

"Mamma Mia! The daughter of Meryl Streep in the heroine is Sophie, a young and beautiful girl.

"Hello everyone, I'm Amanda Seyfried!" came in a pretty young girl.

Simon's eyes lit up, and Amanda Seyfried, the supporting character in "Mean Girls," is now much less developed than another supporting character, Rachel McAdams.

"Mean Girls" Lindsay Lohan is of course the most popular, but Rachel McAdams has also gained a lot of popularity with "The Notebook".

After Mandy Moore, Amanda Bynes and several other actresses also auditioned, director Phyllida Lloyd asked with a smile: "Simon, which one do you think is more suitable?"

Simon pulled out Amanda Seyfried's resume and said, "She's good, she's good at acting, and she has a lot of acting experience. Although she's not well-known, it's considered to be known to some people, and it should be suitable for our movie!"

Judy Kramer also nodded, originally looking for a more famous actress, but the budget was only 50 million, and it had to be spent where the movie should be.

Director Phyllida Lloyd also has no opinion, as long as it can meet the requirements, there are many actors who are suitable.

However, now the person in charge of the producer Fang Xinghai Pictures said that it was her, she could do it, and she could do it!

Judy Cramer said: "Several main actors still have a period of musical training, which is left to Benny Anderson. After all, he is the author and singer of the song."

Simon nodded and said, "Let's prepare well, we will solve the issue soon!"

Back in his office, Simon looked at the progress of "Iron Man". The progress was indeed a bit slow. He asked himself about everything, what's the use of you?

"Laura, the character actor in "Iron Man", let Kevin Feige decide some trivial matters. He is the head of Marvel Studios, so don't ask me anything!" Simon leaned on I feel a little uncomfortable in the chair, and I am very troubled now.

"Oh, I see, maybe it's because this is the first time that Marvel Studios has made its own movie, or it's a big special effects blockbuster with an investment of over 100 million dollars. I'm a little nervous!" Laura Collins explained in a low voice.

"What are you nervous about, Kevin Feige has worked as a producer in the "X-Men" series, "Spider-Man" series, "Fantastic Four" series before, and he has enough experience, and now he has Xinghai Pictures Just endorse it later, and execute it according to the plan made before!" The production is not difficult, that is, the movie still doesn't know how to release it?

"Well, Marvel Studios has approached Kate Beckinsale, and she'd love to play Pepper!" Laura Collins continued reporting.

"That's good!" Simon is also a pity for this Kate Beckinsale. The two blockbusters "Pearl Harbor" and "Van Helsing" are on the street, and now they can only receive some small-budget independent films, which will be released in April this year. What kind of movie "Pinhole Hotel".

Giving her the role of Pepper is not only prettier than Gwyneth Paltrow, but she can also join action scenes in the future, and the fighting scenes in "Underworld" may not be.

Then, Simon got up, "Let's go, it's time to go to the media conference of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button!"

Xinghai Pictures, together with Warner Bros., Paramount and Legendary Entertainment, produced a $150 million production by Village Roadshow Pictures, and of course the producer of the film must attend.

Director David Fincher, lead actor Brad Pitt, lead actress Cate Blanchett and Simon Pike answer questions from reporters in a theater hall at Warner Bros. Studios.

"Pete, I heard that this movie will have your old and young characters..."

"Pete, what do you think about playing someone who's been through life from old to young..."

Simon on the side looked at it, it was indeed the treatment of big stars, and David Fincher and Cate Blanchett were still not as good as Pitt.

As for myself, I'm guessing it's a full-on person.

"Simon, can you tell me why you invested in Youtu in the first place?" a reporter suddenly asked Simon beside him.

The other reporters also quieted down, and looked at each other, the return on investment was close to 500 million US dollars!

Simon was stunned for a moment, "Well, just like investing in a movie, no one knows when the box office will explode, be lucky!"

"However, Simon, the global box office of the three films produced by Xinghai Pictures exceeded the production cost by more than 10 times!" The reporter also reminded specially, and then the topic changed,

"When you were casting for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Simon, can you tell me how you got the idea for Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett?"

Simon looked at this guy and seemed to have some bad intentions. Brad Pitt did support George Clooney in the disagreement between himself and George Clooney.

Simon smiled and said: "I, the director and several other producers feel that Pitt is suitable, very suitable for the character, and the two of them have also cooperated before and won the Golden Globe Award for the best film drama "Babel"; "

"Pitt's acting skills are very good and he has a lot of influence. As for Kate, she is not only beautiful, but also an Oscar nominee for best actress. I think their cooperation will be very smooth!"

"Brilliant director, excellent actors, excellent plot, I have great confidence in this "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", please support me next year!"

After answering a few questions, the reporters also turned their attention to the directors and actors. After all, readers also like to read reports from Hollywood stars.