Made in Hollywood

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Leaving New York, Lovett rushed back to Los Angeles on Friday. "Alien 3" is one of CAA's key packaged projects this year. He is one of the participants, and several of its actors have appeared in this film. He must not be absent from the premiere. Mode.

In particular, Rick Solomon, who CAA signed for PR Warner Bros., could not reassure him at all. The other party's simple mind was really not suitable for Hollywood.

"Watch what you say and do, Rick!"

Before getting out of the car, Lovett warned again, "Don't say anything that shouldn't be said. No matter what the reporter asks, you must smile."

Seeing this idiot, Lovett's head is big. If the other party is half as calm and smart as Duke, his workload will definitely be reduced by a third.

"I get it, Lovett! I'll bring out the best in myself!"

He waved his hand at will, and Rick Solomon got out of the car. Although he was an idiot in Lovett's mind, he was not stupid after all. When he walked on the red carpet, with his good appearance and bright smile, he really attracted many reporters. camera lens.

Listening to the cheers one after another and watching the flashing lights, Rick Solomon was inevitably intoxicated, especially when he waved his hands around, it always caused more screams, which made him have a sense of what he was already. A big star, even surpassing the feeling of Sigourney Weaver walking in front.

With this feeling of being slightly drunk, Rick Solomon walked into the interview area, and according to the model taught by Lovett, he was fairly proficient in dealing with reporters.

"Mr. Solomon..."

Another reporter put the microphone in front of his mouth, "I heard that you are classmates with Duke Rosenberg, the director of "Speed ​​of Life"? You also played on the college football team? Do you know each other?"

"know."

The other party's words have reached this level, and he can only bite the bullet and say that he knows.

"Duke Rosenberg's 'Speed ​​of Life' has grossed $82.78 million at the North American box office since yesterday."

Hearing the reporter's words, Rick Solomon's full of joy immediately dissipated, but even if his heart was angered, he still had the brightest smile, and the reporter seemed to really only thought that the two were classmates and was still asking, "As Alumni, what do you think of Duke and Speed ​​of Life?"

"he is……"

Before the words were spoken, Rick Solomon saw Lovett winking at him not far away, and quickly swallowed the words back. He was not a real fool. If he showed his disdain and dissatisfaction with Duke at this time. , I am afraid that the reporters around him will make him worthless the next day, and he will also become the biggest joke in the media.

The other party is the director of a film that is heading for a box office of 100 million US dollars. He is just an unimportant supporting role in "Alien 3". Who will the media favor? Who are you mocking?

"He's my friend at school..."

Even if it was as uncomfortable as eating 10,000 flies, Rick Solomon had to bite the bullet, and in the most heartfelt and brilliant way, and in the most sincere tone, said, "He is a brilliant man, I am very early Recognizing that, I'm very happy for his success, 'Life and Death' is a very good work, I always think so."

After answering, Rick Solomon hurriedly walked out of the interview area, for fear that the reporter would ask him how deep his friendship with Duke was and how good "Speed ​​of Life" was...

When he walked into the premiere theater, his face was so gloomy that it almost dripped with water, and one fist was tightly clenched. "Speed ​​of Life and Death" was long enough to let his "Alien 3" lift it. It's over!

As for him being only one of the supporting roles, "Speed ​​of Life and Death" has been released for four weeks, and "Alien 3" was released in the first week, and he subconsciously ignored it.

"Hey Townsend..."

Not far from Rick Solomon, Martin Bob took the initiative to find Townsend Rothman, "Congratulations, "Speed ​​of Life and Death" is a big sale, and Fox can get a lot of money."

"thanks!"

Although it was only a reserved smile, Townsend Rothman is very happy to hear the name "Speed ​​of Life". The higher the box office of "Speed ​​of Life", the more profit Fox will make, although the distribution fee is 10%. Five, but Fox can give priority to withholding publicity expenses from the box office share. The 15% of the North American box office cut is almost all profit, and the higher the box office of the film, the resale price of future video tapes and TV rights will inevitably also be Increase, Fox can draw 50% from it.

There are also overseas copyrights with the right of first refusal...

Townsend Rothman is confident that this project alone will bring about $50 million in gross profit to Twentieth Century Fox, which is also one of the weights for his next competition for CEO.

That little guy named Duke Rosenberg is really lovable.

"Is the market potential of "Speed ​​of Life and Death" almost exhausted?"

The latter words showed Martin Bob's true intentions, "Townsend, Fox should also fully turn to "Alien 3" in the announcement, right?"

According to the laws of the market, even if there is potential in "Speed ​​of Life and Death", it will not be too much, so Townsend Rothman nodded and said, "After this weekend, the resources invested in "Speed ​​of Life and Death" will be transferred to "Alien" 3" on."

"I heard that you have persuaded Lucas to restart the Star Wars series?"

Seeing that the other party did not mean to deny it, Martin Bob lowered his voice slightly, "Our cooperation has always been pleasant, and CAA also believes that you are the most suitable CEO candidate."

"Happy cooperation." Townsend Rothman didn't know what the other party meant, so he took the initiative to extend his hand, and Martin Bob shook it lightly, "Happy cooperation!"

Times Square, as one of the most famous landmarks in New York, is the first choice for many production crews or singers to hold announcements. The last stop of "Life and Death" in North America was selected here.

Like the previous promotions, the crew focused on Keanu Reeves and Uma Thurman. The only difference was that when Duke walked on the red carpet in front of the AMG theater, many fans were looking for him enthusiastically. sign.

"Are you the director of "Speed ​​of Life"?"

Despite the embarrassment of such a question, Duke politely replied, "Yes, thank you for your support of the film."

Robbie Padgett, a reporter for The New York Times, also participated in the campaign, and while most of his colleagues surrounded the film's hero and heroine, he stepped aside, Keanu Reeves and Uma Almost all of Thurman's materials have been dug out, and fresh faces are what the audience is happy to see.

He remembered that other media had mentioned that the director of the film was a young man...

Outside the interview area was the loud noise of movie fans, and in the interview area was the messy interview of the media. Robbie Padgett's keen eyes captured the unremarkable young man standing in the corner of the interview area, and the pictures he had seen in memory. After confirming it, he strode over.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Duke Rosenberg?"

Seeing the other party nod, he immediately handed over the microphone, "I'm Robbie Padgett, a reporter from the entertainment page of The New York Times, can I ask you a few questions?"

"Can."

The young man's smile full of sunshine is very kind.

With his appearance, it seems that he should become an actor.

Robbie didn't ask, despite what he thought, "Mr. Rosenberg... well, Duke, this is your first film, there's no doubting how good it is, what made you shoot this way? A film?"

"The pursuit of dreams, the love of movies."

The very routine answer, especially the calmness in the tone, does not belong to the pride and complacency of young people after their success.

Quietly keeping this in mind, Robbie asked again, "Do you think the North American box office of 'Life and Death' will exceed $100 million?"

"definitely will!"

"this weekend?"

"Maybe next weekend, time will tell!"

Very confident young man!

"I wonder if you've read Roger Ebert's column in the Chicago Sun-Times, Duke?"

"I've been busy running publicity recently, but I haven't seen it."

"Roger Ebert, in his column, rated 'Life and Death' as ​​the best action movie in years, and gave you a 10."

After saying this, Robbie stared at the handsome and tough face of the other party, hoping to see something different from calm, but he was disappointed.

"Thank you Mr. Albert for the compliment, it's my pleasure."

Hearing these faint and somewhat modest words, Robbie always felt that Duke Rosenberg didn't seem to care much about the authoritative evaluation of Roger Ebert, the film critic.

Do not blindly believe in authority.

He nodded secretly, young people like this in Hollywood are very rare these days.

"Duke, the "Speed ​​of Life" craze will eventually dissipate." Robbie asked again, "What's the plan next? Take a break?"

"I don't need a break, I'm young, I'm full of energy."

The slyness in those black eyes was fleeting, and Robbie didn't notice it at all, he just listened, "Actually, I have already conceived the second work, but you know, Robbie, in Hollywood, pulling investment It's not an easy thing."

Robbie laughed, "Is it still an action movie?"

"Yes, a hot and exciting action movie!"

"Oh~" Robbie cooperated and showed interest, "I think with the success of "Life and Death", investors will not be too difficult to find."

This is a young director in a creative period!

At the end of the interview, Robbie Padgett added another sentence in his mind.

The next day's "New York Times", in a prominent position on the second page of the entertainment section, published this visit to Duke. This was his first time on a super media such as the three major newspapers in the United States. It didn't cause much repercussions, even if he threw the boo of his second work, and there was no fantasy of Hollywood studios scrambling to make phone calls.

Compared with these, "Speed ​​of Life and Death" once again became the champion of the North American box office chart in the new weekend, which attracted more attention.