Made in Hollywood

"Hello, Duke."

"Hello, David."

After James Franco's introduction, Duke shook hands with David Ellison. Although he didn't have much memory of each other, he still remembered one of the important investors in Hollywood in the future.

In the gradually blurred memory, David Ellison seems to be officially entering Hollywood in the next two years. It is rumored that his super dad Larry Ellison gave him $200 million for movie investment, and the young man Inexperienced and wealthy people will inevitably encounter a lot of trouble when facing the vampires in Hollywood.

Even, privately known as Hollywood's most famous swindler.

However, someone who grew up in that kind of family and received an elite education is definitely not an idiot. After a few years in Hollywood and a few big somersaults, David Ellison has grown with age and experience. The accumulation of films gradually converged from self-confidence to arrogance, and began to treat the film with a cautious attitude.

This man can be said to be born with a halo. In the words of Duke's previous life on the Internet, David Ellison himself has a super golden finger, and after the outbreak of the economic crisis in 2008, Hollywood encountered a veritable money shortage. , and he, who has the least money in his hands, came to Hollywood with the attitude of the savior, invested heavily in those famous but money-poor projects, and even rescued Paramount Pictures, which was in deep liquidity crisis, so as to obtain empowered to prioritize investments in Paramount projects.

"Ground Thunder", "Mission: Impossible 4", "Jack Reacher", "World War Z", "Special Forces", "Star Trek", "Mission: Impossible 5", "Terminator 5"...

Duke probably remembered that these were David Ellison's investments.

Although he and his sister were not welcome in Hollywood, the super rich second generation completed the transformation in less than ten years.

Maybe others see David? Ellison, will have some inexplicable feelings of envy, jealousy, but Duke will not. First, he had already passed this age, and secondly, he was born in a rich second generation.

"Duke, I heard that your new project has been approved?"

David Ellison is full of confidence and speaks directly, without detouring, "I am very optimistic about your project. I want to invest in your project."

"Investment?" Duke looked at David Ellison with just the right amount of doubt on his face.

"Yes, your new project Warner has only invested 40 million US dollars, which is not worthy of your current status and fame," David Ellison seemed to be a little provocative, "You don't think your movie should be Any more investment? I'm willing to put up $40 million to invest in your film."

"Oh?" Duke showed some thought.

If there is really a big investment. He also has no reason to refuse, and there are too many means to make the project at a loss in the end, not to mention other, just deducting the cost of the announcement can kill David Ellison.

but. David Ellison is studying at the USC Film School, and he still knows a little bit about the industry, so he's obviously not an idiot, he added. "Of course, I'm asking for half the rights to the film."

Want copyright? Duke gave up the idea just now. Shaking his head slowly, "Sorry, David. I think the $40 million investment in this project is enough."

"You'd better think about it." David Ellison didn't give up.

The other party's request for copyright is obviously not that good. Duke had no interest in cooperating with him, and said lightly, "No need."

David Ellison's brows furrowed, and the smile on his face gradually became formulaic. Fortunately, he knew what the occasion was and did not do anything inappropriate.

"Tell me..." David Ellison politely put on his father's similar arrogance, "What conditions do you have."

When James Franco heard this, he immediately distanced himself from David Ellison. The other party is indeed rich, but for him, who has been in Hollywood, he absolutely cannot offend a Hollywood because of these. super director.

Having said that, Duke also put away his courtesy and said directly, "There is no possibility of cooperation between us."

David Ellison looked straight at him, Duke shook his head gently, too lazy to pay any attention to him.

Ivanka, who had been standing beside her, said at the right time, "I saw Sophia, let's go over and say hello."

This is a public place, and as one of the hosts of the party, Duke can't really do anything to David Ellison, even if his attitude is disgusting.

"Excuse me."

Abandoning the last sentence, Duke took Ivanka to the place where Sofia Coppola was.

Looking at the back of Duke leaving, David Ellison's face was a little stiff. From the experience and knowledge of the past 20 years, the money in his hands was always going to be unfavorable. not a problem.

Before coming, he was ready to sign out a sky-high check.

He is very clear that if he wants to enter this circle and achieve success, the first step is very important, so he chose Duke specially, and in his impression and the outside world, the other party is a completely commercial director, always chasing after Commercial interests……

Now the situation seems to be a little different from what he imagined.

"Who is that person?" Sofia Coppola asked, looking in the direction Duke was coming from. "It's very eye-catching."

"Larry Ellison's son." Duke explained simply, "I want to enter Hollywood, I guess I have a lot of money in my hand, and I want to use this money to knock me out."

In the face of an old friend like Sophia, Duke made no secret of his attitude.

"Don't he know that you are not short of money?" Sophia curled her lips in disdain.

Ivanka sighed and said, "Listening to his tone, I don't seem to know, just treat Duke as a simple director."

"I want to know." Sophia deliberately joked, "If you want to stun Director Rosenberg with money, who will write a big check..."

She deliberately winked at Ivanka, "Evie, you have to pay attention, maybe he will vote for Duke and get a dozen beautiful models with blonde hair and long legs."

Duke raised his eyebrows, "Sophia!"

Sofia Coppola smiled. Said, "Okay, the joke is over."

Saying that, she came over to hold Ivanka, "Evie, I'll introduce you to a few friends."

"OK."

Ivanka nodded to Duke. Follow Sofia Coppola to another social circle.

David Ellison has been watching Duke's side, and the other party's attitude is resolute, which he did not expect at all, but he is not the kind of person who only looks at one place, Hollywood is so big, without Duke, he You can also collaborate with others.

"James. I heard that there are some agencies in Hollywood that specialize in packaging?" David Ellison asked Franco next to him, "Is that so?"

"Yeah, a lot of companies now have this business." James Franco replied, "As long as someone pays, from the project to the script. From the actors to the directors, from finding producers to signing distributors, they will do everything. Responsible."

"What about the success rate?" David Ellison asked.

"It's okay." James Franco said as soon as he saw a blond middle-aged woman walking over. "If it doesn't make money, it's impossible for a packaged service to be widely available in Hollywood."

"Um."

David Ellison just nodded. The blond middle-aged woman walked over to him and took the initiative to say hello, "Hello, Mr. Ellison."

"Hello." David Ellison was sure he didn't know her.

"I'm Michelle Braun. The head of an international travel company." The blond woman is obviously a veteran in communication, with an impeccable smile. "The company is specially designed for you..."

She turned her head to look to the other side, "and a distinguished guest service like Mr. Franco."

After finishing speaking, the woman named Michelle Braun took out a business card and handed it over with both hands, "The company organized a drag party on Halloween. If you are interested, you are welcome to attend."

David Ellison took the business card and glanced at it, "I'll call you if needed."

Michelle Braun understood the wink and left immediately.

"Who is she?" David Ellison asked, looking at the other's back, "Why haven't I heard of it."

"I don't know either." James Franco shook his head, "But to be able to appear at this party, your identity or wealth is definitely not ordinary."

Although this is a celebratory party, it also has barriers to entry, not only in North American society, but also in Hollywood. The class differentiation is also obvious. What kind of people have what kind of treatment is a very normal thing in Hollywood.

It's like the Oscars red carpet. It's not that difficult for popular stars to appear on it, but those little stars try their best to do their best, and often can't get an invitation letter.

What's more, they will try every means to rub the red carpet or banquet on high-end occasions.

When the blonde woman walked up to Duke and greeted him, Duke was sure that he neither knew nor heard of this woman named Michelle Braun.

"Director Rosenberg, this is my calling card," Michel Braun said. "Welcome to our Halloween drag party."

"Thank you." Duke just nodded.

The other party suddenly lowered his voice, "If you have special needs, you can call me at any time."

Hearing this, Duke immediately looked up at her.

Michelle Braun whispered again, "I have high-quality resources here, BBC hosts, supermodels, well-known movie stars, all with blonde hair and long legs..."

She saw Duke frown, smiled, said some famous names, and turned away.

Looking at the business card in his hand, Duke couldn't help shaking his head and smiled. He already understood what the other party was doing. There are many companies of this type in Hollywood. Many so-called model companies are actually selling people's flesh with sheep's heads, just providing They are all young models who are just starting out.

The names that the other party said were not quite popular, but they were quite famous.

"What did you take?"

Ivanka's voice sounded next to her, and she took the business card from Duke's hand curiously. (To be continued ~^~)