King of Hollywood

Although there are many movies related to King Kong, the 1933 version and the 1976 version are considered orthodox works. In the former, the heroine is unemployed because of the Great Depression. A young girl is homeless and has nowhere to go. The director wanted to make a landscape film, and then met King Kong. Among the latter, he was a shipwreck survivor who was rescued by the director and his party, and followed him to the island to meet King Kong.

In the latest version of the script, the heroine is an actor with a dream. She is a young actor in a theater and hopes to become the protagonist on the stage one day. But because of the Great Depression, she lost her job and everything, and even had problems eating, and was finally rescued by a director after walking around outside a fruit shop.

The director was struggling with his new movie and was desperately trying but didn't have a suitable actress. Then he found the heroine outside the fruit shop, not only treated her to a full meal, but also invited her to star in his own movie.

Pretty familiar plot, right? This is almost a replica of the meeting between Adrian and Naomi back then. There may be many differences in details, but there is no difference in essence, so she hesitated for a long time before asking him with her lips pursed after the meeting. : This is why she was chosen as the heroine?

What the experience of that afternoon and that night meant to Naomi, only she herself knows best, even Adrian is not as deep as her, as she said, ten years of experience A touch of color finally appeared in the gray life. so. It is certain that Naomi will interpret this role very well, especially in the first ten minutes of the scene.

Of course, Adrian also has some selfishness in making such an arrangement, but so what? Naomi knew this selfishness, and Adrian knew she knew it, and her subsequent reaction was enough to explain everything. Therefore, Adrian changed his plan and released Nicole's pigeons, and spent this evening with Naomi alone.

"I love you, Ed. No matter what kind of person you are." Sitting on the grass on the hillside, looking down at the brilliant lights of downtown Los Angeles, the girl nestled in Adrian's arms said so.

Adrian didn't answer, but just hugged her tightly and kissed her lightly on the top of her head.

Although the press conference of "Transformers" launching the live-action movie was very eye-catching, it did not affect the release of various blockbusters and their box office. It got a box office of 80 million, which is much higher than the first one. It sat firmly at the top of the North American box office list.

But unfortunately, the word-of-mouth of this one is worse than the previous one, and the media is full of criticism, so that the drop reached more than 40% in the second week. Although it successfully passed the 100 million mark, and depending on the situation, it is not a problem to get a total box office of 200 to 300 million in North America, but the ridicule from the media has always been loud. Voices like "Lucas is getting old" and "the prequel trilogy has no sincerity" abound.

Lucas must be upset, but who cares? As long as it can attract attention, reporters don't care about the mood of the people they edit, so most of the characters in the movie are ridiculed, even the virtual character of Master Yoda. The only two good points are Mussel? Jackson and Natalie. The former doesn't have many roles, and it's still a bit of style. As for the latter... I won't say much.

"This isn't too good either. I don't necessarily have that kind of temperament." In the sunny garden, Natalie curled up on a chair and said in a lazy tone after reading all the scripts or outlines.

"But. You have to know, Nada, I don't have any more ideas in my hands." It sounded like he was complaining, but Adrian had a nonchalant smile on his face.

He will definitely not be absent at the premiere of the Star Wars prequels, so naturally Natalie will not go back to the mansion in Beverly Hills with him. Adrian never misses every opportunity she has to come to Los Angeles.

"It's okay, anyway... don't be in a hurry, right?" Natalie lowered her head. "And I'm thinking... Maybe I can go back to Israel to study."

"I don't think that's a good idea, Nada," how could Adrian not know her little calculation, going back and forth between the United States and Israel is much more troublesome than going back and forth between Los Angeles and New York, "this is Like I didn’t suggest you tell the media that acting in a movie is just a side job, it’s related to your image as an actor, and the audience wants to see a model who is consistent in appearance.”

Natalie fell silent, but before she could speak, Adrian changed the topic again: "By the way, I suddenly had an idea, and you might want to hear it."

Then he continued on his own: "In the 1960s, a charming priest came to a Catholic school in New York. He taught the children in a relaxed atmosphere and quickly won the favor of many people. The conservative and pious old nun didn't like it and couldn't accept it. Then, because of the civil rights movement, the first black boy was enrolled in school, the priest showed extraordinary enthusiasm for the child, and a young pure nun put all these things together. Seeing it in the eyes and becoming suspicious, she finally told the old nun all this, and the old nun immediately started an investigation and found that the priest seemed to have a criminal record.

Although she had no evidence, but because she firmly believed that the other party was guilty, she tried her best to expel the priest from the school. The priest also insisted on his innocence, and claimed to maintain his authority at all costs, so a war without gunpowder was launched between the priest and the nun. "

He paused at this point, and continued after Natalie digested the words: "In the end, the priest made a compromise, made a compromise for the child, left this school, and the old nun finally reached her own goal. Then, facing the young nun who had told herself these things at a time when no one was around, she finally couldn't help crying in a low voice, because she still had no tangible evidence. Therefore, whether the priest molested children before and the story is actually not It doesn't have much to do with it, the story just wants to show people how doubt and stubbornness can affect people."

Natalie still didn't speak. He just turned his head to the bushes in the distance, and his face changed slightly a few times. Adrian chuckled as he saw it. Smart people are like this, they always think too much, even he can't avoid it, not to mention Natalie who always hides contradictions in her heart?

"Old nun, you are definitely not suitable, but that young nun is fine." Adrian continued.

"Yes, this is a very good idea. From the perspective of human nature, it makes people think deeply. It should be written into a script... very good." Natalie took a deep breath. She had clearly determined that this was what he used to warn himself, because...

"But you're missing something, Ed," she looked up, trying to look serious, "I'm a Jew, and even though I'm not particularly religious... I'm still a Jew."

"Yes. It's a pity." Adrian smiled, "So I didn't show it before, and I just posted it just now. It's not bad to get your approval."

Having said that, he stood up and looked at the sky with his hands on the awning. The sun was unusually strong. Although it was still June, the weather in Los Angeles was already almost summer.

"Since you can't find a good script for the time being, let's take a break for a while, anyway, you have already graduated. You can take this opportunity to adjust your mood, and then... it doesn't matter if you don't want to move to Los Angeles, but there is a long-term residence. It is necessary, right?" Adrian smiled, "Don't worry, I will give you a good script within this year. So don't think so much now, just swim with me."

He leaned over in front of her and blinked wickedly: "I specially picked out a swimsuit for you."

Natalie opened her mouth to say something, but in the end she just shrugged and said in an indifferent tone: "It should not be the king's new clothes."

Adrian immediately burst out laughing. He actually wanted to see Natalie who was swimming naked, but she might be able to accept it if it was just in the sky, and I'm afraid she didn't want to be naked. It doesn't matter. Adrian doesn't mind at all, just take your time, besides, the swimsuit she prepared is not bad, the three palm-sized places make her look very sexy, and because she is obedient, she no longer insists on a complete vegetarian diet, and her figure is also plump. It looks very well-proportioned.

Although she was subconsciously wary and resistant, when Natalie entered the state and played in the water, she still couldn't help being teased and laughed by Adrian.

Use any other tricks, Nada. Adrian thought so while kissing the wet girl, but it was a pity for the idea of ​​"Suspicion of Child Abuse".

Although Adrian has planned everything, just to be on the safe side, he still plans to give Natalie a supporting role that is quite important and can win a good reputation. It is best to release it next year. It’s just that although I searched and found a lot, none of them were particularly suitable. Natalie didn’t feel much about those ideas after reading them. The only suitable one at present is "Suspicion of Child Abuse".

This movie should have had a stage play in 2005, and then it was adapted into a movie. The role of the young and simple nun is very suitable for Natalie's current public image, but there is still an insurmountable obstacle. Is a nun and Natalie is Jewish, and was born in a slightly conservative Jewish family.

In fact, it's no big deal for a Jew to play a Catholic. A role is a role, and an actor is an actor. It's just that it may affect Adrian's plan. So he gave up this tempting idea. Even though it was only possible, it was sure to cause a certain degree of controversy. He didn't want to take any risks. After all, he promised her that he would elevate her to an unmatched height.

Don’t worry, it’s still the same sentence, take your time, although there are still “Matrix”, “Lord of the Rings” and “The Devil” to be supervised in the later stage, and it is very likely that another movie will be released by the end of the year, but there are still a few One month is enough for him to find a good work suitable for Natalie.

With the release of "Star Wars", the competition for the summer vacation has become fierce, but the film companies under the media are not like last year, releasing commercial masterpieces one after another. It seems that after last year's turmoil, it suddenly became weak. Even Pixar, which is already a leader in the animation industry, has no works this year, although several popular movie masterpieces are scheduled for the end of the year.

However, if you think that the development of the media has stopped here, you are completely wrong. After entering July, the media announced very low-key. Successfully acquired fhm from emap, an old British media company. Yes, that's right, it is the famous and top-notch men's magazine "FHM".

"Why do you want to acquire this magazine?" In Claude's big office, Adrian asked curiously. The acquisition was completely led by Claude. I care, but when I come back to my senses, the acquisition has been completed.

"Why do you only ask about this magazine?" Claude asked immediately. "You know, I bought not only fhm from emap, but also many European radio stations and TV stations."

"I know, I know, we want to expand in Europe," Adrian raised his hands, "but I remember I emphasized to you that the development of print media will soon begin to decline, even though fhm has many readers. But You can’t escape this circle, can you?”

"So I've had people redesign fhm's website and have them transplant some of m's successful experiences over," Crowder laughed, "Come on, Ed. Stop putting on a show in front of your face. Now just You think, you can arrange whatever you want...the woman you want to be on the cover of fhm."

Squinting his eyes and staring at him for a while, Adrian sighed: "Well, fhm is indeed good. Although I want it more...it's not easy, after all, it is a magazine that was founded in the 40s of the last century, and it is already It is a famous fashion brand." Claude leaned lazily on the high-back chair, "And, didn't you say that? The dusk of paper media is coming soon... and ESPN. Our paper magazines are enough .”

"Yes, I know." Adrian sighed.

Not to mention m, it was acquired not long after it was founded, and Adrian's attitude towards the Internet hit it off with them, and he is now very famous, only a little worse than first-class magazines like fhm. As for ESPN, this is a well-known sports channel, which was acquired in the early stage. The Hearst Group also owns part of the shares. After being acquired by the media, ESPN was separated like CNN. So far, it has become the most well-known sports channel with the most users in the United States. There are also many life TV dramas when it comes to sports. Take espn to tease and ridicule.

At present, ESPN is preparing to develop into Europe, so Claude will acquire some radio stations and TV stations of emap together.

However, ESPN Magazine was launched at the end of 2000. ESPN is the most famous sports channel, but Sports Illustrated is the most popular sports magazine, and the annual Illustrated Girl is very popular. Because of this, although espn has always had the idea of ​​creating a magazine, it has no experience after all. It is worried that it will not be able to compete with "Sports Illustrated".

Later, Adrian found out, and immediately started agitating—he vaguely remembered that ESPN had its own magazine—and gave them a rather...dirty idea. The ESPN that Sports Illustrated had done could also do it, ESPN, which "Sports Illustrated" has never done, should do it even more. To put it simply, ESPN can not only invite some beautiful female athletes to appear on the cover or center page like Sports Illustrated, but also invite a strong and sexy male athlete to appear on the cover or center page. Male and female characters can also attract many readers.

"Sometimes I really want to open your head and see what's inside." Claude asked him after he knew it for a while, and Adrian shrugged in response, which is a trend .

ESPN immediately decided to do this after discussions and investigations, so after hurrying up the preparations, they finally rushed to launch the publication at the end of the millennium, and after more than a year of development, the response was not bad. Although slightly different from expectations, and not as good as "Sports Illustrated", the trick of "male sex" did attract a lot of praise, and Adrian once again proved his i vision.

In short, as long as we continue to maintain, constantly adjust ourselves, and have the support of the media, ESPN will definitely have its own place in sports magazines. And now that fhm has joined, even if the media doesn't have well-known magazines such as "Time", "Vanity Fair" and "People", they still have their own territory in this, besides...

"Don't worry, Ed," Claude waved his hand at this moment, "It didn't cost much, we got a good deal."

"So you're targeting the Dallas Cowboys now?" Adrian snorted immediately.

"You finally talked about this topic," Claude laughed "ha", "I thought you weren't going to talk about it."

Adrian narrowed his eyes. The Dallas Cowboys, one of the giants of the NFL, has won the major league championships several times. It is the New York Giants who have also won many major league championships. It is the biggest competition for whoever wins the most championships. opponent. As I said a long time ago, many rich people and large groups like to raise several teams. The sports atmosphere in the United States is still quite good, and Claude is no exception.

He is actually not particularly fanatical about American football. Relatively speaking, he may prefer baseball, but since the media is already the world's top media group, of course it should have the most popular and luxurious team-even Claude can't Avoid this kind of thinking, after all, very few people can reach the heights they are now at the age of thirty.

What's more, Los Angeles is very interesting. There are NBA, Lakers and Clippers, Dodgers and Angels in MLB, Ducks and Kings in NHL, Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas in MLS, but there is no NFL team. And there are no rich teams in the surrounding big cities, so Claude had to set his sights on the Dallas Cowboys in Texas.

"You're really in the mood, Crowe, maybe the Texans will allow investment from California to control the Dallas Cowboys." Adrian frowned slightly, "And... where's my Lakers?" (to be continued) q! ~!