King of Hollywood

Chapter 139 Tips

After the premiere, Adrian took Kate and left. Although he provided the outline of the script, most of the content was completed by the company's screenwriter, and he played the role of supervising the direction at most. So in the subtitles at the back of the movie, his name is listed at the end of all the screenwriters, so he doesn't have to attend the press conference later.

This version of "Ghost Horse Elf" is different from the version he remembers in many places. Of course, this difference refers to the control of the language of the lens. Such deviations are normal, even if it is produced by the same director. It's impossible for the same movie to be exactly the same -- except for Adrian, the pervert.

Even so, there is no need to worry too much, Brad Cyberning still grasped the main line very well. Laughter continued throughout the screening, and Casper gave up the chance of resurrection to Katie's father. Although he got the chance to become a boy and Katie successfully dated, but changed back after midnight, the plot also made a lot of emotions rich people sighed.

In addition, the images of Casper and the three ghosts are also quite attractive. The crew spent millions of dollars to cleverly move the animation images into the movie, which not only retains the flavor of the animation but also does not make people feel awkward. , especially the ghost image after the death of several real actors is quite interesting. So when the movie was finished and the lights in the hall were turned on, there was immediate applause.

The movie is also quite affirmed in the eyes of the media. "Empire" magazine declared that "this is the best movie for the whole family to watch together since the summer vacation"; and "Hollywood Report" also believed that "this is Brad One of the most humorous and heartwarming Disney films ever made, the family-friendly genre is always a hit, and it's a great choice for a fun weekend away with the whole family."

Although the film critic Jon Riley commented on the acting skills of the actors, he did not criticize them too much: "Everyone has done their duty, but it is Karpas as a ghost who catches the eye. He is witty and funny. It's exactly the same as the animation. Fortunately, Sarah Michelle Gellar, who plays the daughter Katie, is also quite bright, smart and a bit gloomy, otherwise it would be too bad for the real actors to lose to the computer animation."

For this comment, Adrian is quite appreciative. In his opinion, Sarah's performance in the movie is better than the original Christina Ricci. Maybe this opinion is a bit subjective, but so what?

All in all, the movie was well received after it was released. This is of course because there is nothing to argue about and excavate about this PG-rated movie, and it has something to do with Disney's image and promotional strategy. After all, this type of movie is their signature. Therefore, in the first week of its release, "Ghost Horse Fairy" topped the North American box office list with a box office of 22 million, and depending on the momentum, it is likely to lead for a while.

Seeing this, Adrian also shifted his attention to other aspects, and began to prepare to return to London to start the post-production of "Howards End", but just the day before his departure, a sudden news forced him to postpone his trip. Although he had expected this to happen, Adrian couldn't help but sigh after receiving the news. This guy was really anxious. Fortunately, he had already prepared, and it was time to throw out his cards.

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Spielberg flipped through the documents in his hand, frowned a little deeper, threw them out impatiently, and then looked for them on the table again. After browsing like this for two or three minutes, he changed more than a dozen documents and materials in his hand, and many of them were thrown on the ground, but he still couldn't find what he wanted.

After snorting annoyed and dissatisfied, Spielberg gave up the materials on the desk, walked to the bookcase and started flipping through them again. Finally, this time, after he lost a few files, he finally found the information he was looking for, which was covered with black and white images.

After letting out a long breath, he turned his head and couldn't help being taken aback, only to realize that his simple and bright office had been occupied by various scattered materials.

Raising his hands with a bit of a wry smile, Spielberg put the documents he found on the coffee table next to him, and then began to pack them up. After several times, he sighed and covered his forehead. He has always been an informal person, the office is often messed up, and the secretary cleans it up every time, so it is no less difficult for him to sort out these scattered materials at this moment. Let him fly out the window.

"Damn it, Steven, you're really good, you can't even do such trivial things now." Spielberg took off the glasses on the bridge of his nose, and muttered to himself while wiping with the hem of his clothes.

At this time, the communicator on the table rang: "Mr. Steven, Mr. Adrian is here."

After a daze, Spielberg immediately reacted, walked over and pressed the communication button: "Thank you, Melissa, let him come in, and please pour us two cups of coffee."

After he finished speaking, he glanced around, and he didn't bother to clean up those things. Anyway, all the necessary materials were placed on the desk—although they were also scattered. So picking up the original document, Spielberg sat back in his chair.

"Hello, Steven..." Adrian was obviously taken aback when he came in with his briefcase.

"Sorry, Ed," Spielberg gestured, "As you can see, it's a little messy here because I'm making final preparations."

"It's okay, sometimes I do this in the office." Adrian smiled, walked to the desk and sat down, picked up the documents scattered on the floor and put them neatly on the other side of the desk. on the side.

Spielberg looked at the young man in front of him with a slightly complicated expression. As before, he made a good first impression. But to this day, he still doesn't like him very much, he is too utilitarian, he is a little anxious to do things, he always wants to make the best things in the shortest time, and his private life is not very good.

In Hollywood, there are no secrets about some things, or even if the person involved doesn't say anything, it's enough to tell what happened based on some leaked information. Of course, as long as you know these things in your heart, it's only foolish to talk nonsense. Besides, Drew Barrymore was still his goddaughter anyway.

But from another perspective, Spielberg appreciates him very much, he dares to do and think, his head is full of unexpected ideas, and every time he does well, his works can win both word of mouth and box office. Not everyone can win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival at the age of 24, not even Spielberg himself.

"Then, we don't have so many pleasantries," Adrian coughed dryly, interrupting Spielberg's thoughts, "If I remember correctly, the post-production of "Jurassic Park" has not yet been completed. Right? Why the rush to start a new movie?"

Spielberg smiled slightly: "How's your new movie going? A lot of people are waiting to see the jokes, especially the British."

"Well..." Adrian laughed, with a little helplessness and self-mockery in his expression. It seems that many people have asked him this during this time. But he quickly recovered and understood what Spielberg wanted to say

"It's different, Steven, I start preparing for the next one every time I finish the last one." Adrian shook his head, not agreeing with his idea.

Spielberg shrugged, and suddenly asked another question: "Why would you want to bring Howards End to the big screen, Ed? You've never directed a movie of this type before, have you?"

"Because... I think I should do it." Adrian hesitated, and finally sighed.

"Don't worry, I have handed over all the post-production work to Lucas. As one of the people who know me best, he understands what I want. When I need to make a decision, I will also contact him." Speer Berg sighed as he spoke, "I've waited too long."

"I see," Adrian said as he tapped his fingers back and forth on the desk, "So, is there anything else? I don't seem to need me to come if it's just funds, right?"

Spielberg nodded: "Yes, I believe you have read the script. As the most outstanding screenwriter in Hollywood, maybe you can provide some advice?"

"The best screenwriter in Hollywood? I don't dare to be that." Adrian smiled, but he didn't take it seriously, and his expression didn't seem to be fake, "Well, I don't have many suggestions for the script, you have done a good job Well, especially the liquidation scene in the Krakow ghetto—by the way, I remember you saying that you were going to make this film in black and white?"

"Yes, I don't think color film can express that heavy feeling." Spielberg said, looking at him without blinking.

Adrian didn't seem to see it, he took out the heavy script from his briefcase, flipped through several pages, and then said: "I have no objection, you are the director, so naturally you have the final say. But , To be honest, how do you plan to arrange Schindler's change? There must be a more logical statement, or a more shocking scene, otherwise it will easily be unconvincing."

"I know, I specially arranged for him to witness those people being shot, especially many children among them, and I plan to give those children... some close-up shots." Spielberg nodded and hesitated He said again: "But I still think there is something missing."

"That's it..." Adrian rubbed his chin, and a few seconds later he suddenly thought of something and asked: "By the way, when I was collecting relevant information, I once read a book called "The Girl in Red Dress" ": An Autobiography", the author is Roma Ligoka, one of the survivors of the concentration camp, and seems to be related to Roman Rolansky?"

"Really?" Spielberg showed a puzzled look, not understanding what Adrian wanted to say.

"I think, maybe you can set it up like this. When Schindler witnessed the massacre, he saw a little girl in red going through the crowd, and finally hid in a house and crawled under the bed amidst gunfire. The bright red stung Schindler's eyes, and he began to transform until one day, when the Nazis dug up the dead people's bodies and burned them, he saw them again on the wooden cart transporting the dead. Do you understand the dazzling bright red, Steven’s only bright red in black and white, a very symbolic bright red”

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