King of Hollywood

Well, this is just a joke. Since Adrian intends to cooperate with Universal, how can he let them lose money? Otherwise, it will deal a serious blow to the image he is currently managing. The reason why the box office of "The Shawshank Redemption" in memory is less than 30 million is naturally inseparable from "Forrest Gump" released in the same year. Otherwise, how could "The Shawshank Redemption" be listed as the most tragic film in history? one of the movies?

Of course, this has a lot to do with the producers' lack of publicity. Due to lack of resources and failure to grasp the key points, it failed to get much praise when it was released, which affected the box office. Fortunately, after receiving several Oscar nominations and getting nothing, it was chosen by Columbia. After operation, it achieved unprecedented success in the video tape market. This film occupied the top list of video rental stores for a long time.

Now in the hands of Adrian, he can reproduce the movie almost perfectly, and he has a general manager who is very good at publicity, and Universal is involved. If the result is the same as in memory, then he Just don't do this.

Then again, does that movie need to be on Universal as well? While alone in the corner, Adrian suddenly thought of the purpose of coming here for the party today. According to the data he recalled with great difficulty, the budget seems to be between 50 million and 60 million. Adrian can fully take out this fund now, or the company, Claude, and himself will each contribute a third. If the cake can be eaten, there is no need to share it.

But... Adrian shook his head again, eating alone is unacceptable anywhere, and sharing and win-win is the correct approach in this era. Moreover, the reason why he chose to develop a relationship with Universal is not only because of that person, but also because the conflict with Universal will be minimal in the future.

Then again, he still has a lot of scripts that can make money. At worst, he will make up for one or two in the future. The cake this time is too big and tempting... Adrian suddenly laughed, and he hasn't settled with the person involved yet. Why do you start thinking about the following things? Do you think that these things will definitely be carried out according to your own thinking? Confidence is a good thing, but once it is too much, it becomes complacency, so let's let it go.

Adrian, who had made up his mind, straightened his clothes and was about to find a place to sit for a while. After glancing at the hall, he was stunned. The person he was waiting for was talking and joking with a few people by the first window.

"Yes, she is an angel. Although there are not many shots, that kind of graceful and noble appearance cannot be learned by others." Rubbing the beard on his chin, Steven Spielberg recalled to the people around him, Although wearing a suit, the iconic oblate glasses and beard have not changed.

"Sorry to bother you, are you talking about Mrs. Audrey Hepburn, Mr. Spielberg?" A voice suddenly broke in, a bit magnetic and low, but nice.

"You are?" Spielberg looked at the young man in front of him in surprise.

"Adrian Cowell." The young man introduced himself, "Nice to meet you here, Mr. Spielberg, I grew up watching "ET" and "Jaws."

"I'm glad to see you here, young man." Spielberg smiled slightly, and after saying Adrian's name a few times, he raised his eyebrows: "So it's that ghost director."

"Thank you," Adrian shrugged. "I just had some different ideas, and I expressed them through the movie."

"You don't have to be so humble, young man," Spielberg laughed. "I've seen your "Memory Fragments".

"It's an honor to receive your compliment, Mr. Spielberg—OK, Steven, please call me Ed—in fact, sometimes I wish I could shoot something childlike like you."

"Some things can't be forced, Ed, as long as you know what you want to shoot."

Through the common topic of movies, the old and the young started talking about it, from the "Forever" co-produced by Spielberg and Audrey just now, to Adrian's yet-to-be-offline " "Memory Fragments" has become their talking point. Under the unobtrusive catering of Adrian, who had a lot of information, the two talked quite speculatively.

"Yes, I admit, the film was influenced by the failure of my parents' marriage, and the feeling of loneliness is not good. And ... it was also affected by my marriage failure, especially in the last few months ..." As he spoke, Spielberg sighed involuntarily. Being able to say such words to Adrian—although it was only unintentional—means that he made a pretty good impression on him. .

"Isn't this supposed to be Madam Audrey's last movie?" Adrian didn't continue the topic, "I really want to go back to the 1950s and see her beauty with my own eyes."

Spielberg burst out laughing immediately: "Every man probably thinks this way. She is indeed very outstanding and attractive. No matter what period, she has an indescribable quality that fascinates people."

At this moment, he suddenly remembered something and looked at the time, then spread his hand to Adrian apologetically: "Sorry, Ed, I have to leave, I have other things, I am very happy to chat with you."

"Me too, Steven." Adrian nodded, and before Spielberg took a step, he looked like he suddenly remembered something, and said, "By the way, Steven, there is a movie I don't know Are you interested?"

"A movie?" The eyes behind the oblate lenses narrowed slightly, and the film director Spielberg instantly became a businessman Spielberg—someone in the previous life commented that this great director is that he is a director when he picks up the camera, Putting the camera down is a businessman, Adrian agrees with this assessment.

"Yes, a movie adapted from a science fiction novel, very imaginative." Adrian didn't blink his eyes.

Spielberg thought for a while, then took out his business card from the jacket pocket of his suit and handed it to Adrian: "Well, call my assistant on Monday, and he will arrange a meeting time for you."

"Thank you." Adrian took it, and then watched Spielberg disappear at the gate of the hall.

"That's why you asked to cooperate with Universal?" Lavern didn't know when he came behind him.

"Yes, he is one of the few people who can control that sci-fi movie well, not to mention..." Adrian watched his general manager stop talking, and he knew that Laverne understood what he meant.

It's just... I seem to be a little anxious? Adrian smashed his mouth and looked at the business card in his hand. Forget it, no matter so much, anyway, I still have a trump card in my hand, I believe it should not be a problem to convince Spielberg.

"I'm leaving first, Laffer." Adrian greeted Lavern and then walked towards the gate. His goal has been achieved and there is no need to stay here.

Strolling to the elevator, Adrian pressed the button and began to wait. A few minutes later, the elevator came, and when he went in and pressed the floor in the lobby, a hurried voice suddenly came through: "Wait!"

A big hand blocked the closing elevator door, and then a white man walked in angrily. He looked about 35 to 45 years old, with whiskers, frowning, and a rough look.

Another white man then hurried in: "Don't be so impulsive, James, it's really rude of you to do this."

There was a wry smile on his face, obviously the first man had caused him a lot of trouble just now.

"I'm already restrained, Wendell, I really can't stay in it any longer," the man named James waved his fists angrily, "Listen to what they said, it's unbearable!"

"Oh, hell, why don't you think about what you are asking for!" Wendell scratched his hair in pain, "The investment has accumulated to 100 million US dollars, James! How many movies have an investment of 100 million US dollars?! You have already I have set a Hollywood record, and I should be content!"

"You should have seen the clip I specially made, haven't you? The scene of the T-1000 coming out of the sea of ​​fire," James said excitedly, "You think it's shocking, right? You think it's wonderful, Right?! But, I can tell you, Wendell, as long as there is another 10 million investment, I will make the whole movie even more shocking and exciting!"

Wendell smiled wryly and shook his head: "No one will invest again, James, you should know what a total investment of 100 million US dollars means, no one will take this risk."

James was silent. In fact, he also knew this, but he just didn't want to accept it.

"Okay, James, so be it, make good use of the remaining two weeks, even if it doesn't reach the perfection in your heart, but I believe "Terminator 2" will still be a wonderful movie."

"I know, Wendell, I'm just not reconciled." James said with a sigh covering his forehead.

At this time, another voice sounded in the elevator: "If it is only 10 million US dollars, I may be able to invest."

The two of them froze for a moment, only to realize that there was someone else in the elevator. Although a little embarrassed, James coughed dryly and looked at the other party: "I'm sorry, we were a little excited about what happened before, so we didn't pay attention. Are you?"

"Adrian Cowell," the young man in the corner stretched out his hand, looking very educated with a faint smile, "Nice to meet you, Mr. James Cameron."

"You know me?" James, who was shaking hands with him, couldn't help raising his eyebrows.

"If the director of "Terminator 2" is not James Cameron, then there is no need to make it." Adrian smiled slightly. "Frankly speaking, I have been waiting for the sequel for 7 years."

James couldn't help laughing, and followed him to think of something: "Adrian Cowell? You are that ghost director."

"I won the award, I just have some ideas about the movie." Adrian still kept his calm.

"That's pretty good. Most directors will only follow the established procedures step by step." James waved his hands disdainfully, and then looked at him eagerly: "Did you just say that you can increase the investment?!"