Hollywood Hunter

Around seven thirty in the evening, outside a mansion halfway up the Beverly Hills.

The burgundy Ford car stopped on the narrow mountain road, Simon got off the car and turned to the other side, pulled the door open, and watched as he naturally picked up Janet Johnston after getting off the car, joking in a low voice: "Isn't this the tranquility before the storm?"

Because it was a cocktail party with very free specifications, although Simon changed his shirt and trousers, Janet was still the pink dress during the day.However, the woman at this time seems to have completely changed a person, without the madness and casualness of the weekdays, and the appearance of everyone who is impeccable.

When Janet heard this ridicule, he gave Simon a slight glance and pinched his arm without a trace.

There was a tingling in his arm, and Simon felt relieved.

All right.

This is normal.

Entering the mansion, Simon and Janet led by the waiter to the pool in the front yard, Brian de Palma and David Giller greeted them together.

There were already many guests at the reception at this time, noting that Brian de Palma and David Giller were walking towards a pair of young men and women at the same time.

Both parties greeted each other, and the two middle-aged people immediately became apparently curious about the elegant and elegant Janet around Simon.They still know more about Simon's personal situation, so they wonder why Simon can suddenly bring such a female partner today.

After all, Janet is not an unnamed little actor who wants to hitchhike to enter Hollywood, but more like a big girl from a rich family.

Feeling the curiosity of the two, Simon took the initiative to introduce: "Brian, David, this is Janet Johnston, she is a painter. Jenny, this is Mr. Brian de Palma, this is the big Mr. Giller."

Janet listened to Simon's introduction and gracefully shook hands with two middle-aged people, complimenting just a few words.

After everyone greeted each other, Brian de Palma was going to greet other guests, David Giller whispered to Simon, Orion Pictures President Mike Medova waited a while to arrive, and then took him Between Janet and the guests tonight, they enthusiastically introduced Simon.

Hollywood seems to be big, but in fact, as soon as it breaks in, the circle becomes very small.

It was just the first time to attend a party in this circle, Simon met Al Pacino, Michael Kane, Harvey Kettle, Melanie Griffiths, which were once completely beyond expectation Hollywood star.

Of course, for the first time, everyone just talked a few words, and naturally it was impossible to establish a friendship immediately.But Simon also knows that this kind of contact opportunity is a dream for many people who want to enter this circle desperately.

The reason is actually very simple.

I have met each other and got acquainted with each other. If there is a possibility of cooperation in the future, I will connect, "XXX, oh, I met at the Bryan family party," and "XXX, who is that?" The result is definitely quite different.

After patiently taking Simon for some time, David Giller also walked away temporarily.

Simon and Janet stood by the railing overlooking Los Angeles, taking a break with a cocktail.

Janet took a sip of the cocktail elegantly and saw Simon’s gaze focused on the brightly lit city night scene at the foot of the mountain, ridiculed: "Did the boy suddenly have ambitions?"

"No," Simon shook his head and said, "Just remembered a movie, there is a guy, um, very unprofessional."

Janet noticed the inexplicable emotion flashing in Simon's expression, and was puzzled: "Huh?"

Simon raised his head and drank the wine in his hand and returned to normal,

Janet looked at Simon, but suddenly nodded. The bright eyes set against the lights seemed to hide two eager little beasts, and agreed: "Little boy, are you going to start talking mad? I will accompany you."

Simon looked at Janet’s serious expression hovering on the fringe of madness, and suddenly wanted to touch the woman’s fair face, arms raised slightly, but then stopped, and said: "Don’t do this, I hope you will stick to this elegant temperament. Well, it’s a face-saving thing for men."

"Oh, okay," Janet chuckled, and some of the breath she had just gathered dissipated in an instant. "Actually, I actually feel that many of them know you."

Simon naturally noticed the playfulness in the eyes of many people when David Giller introduced himself, and smiled and said: "It should not be a good reputation."

Compared with his newly emerging screenwriter in the last WMA packing event, Simon felt that these people were more likely to notice themselves because he broke the legs of those five guys a few days ago, even David Giller I would ask about it in private chats and ask if Simon had learned kung fu like Bruce Lee.

To be honest, Simon didn't remember the situation that night, he was on the verge of collapse.

However, during this time Simon also gradually realized that his strength is indeed much greater than ordinary people.Moreover, although he doesn't have much effort, he also has some professional fighting skills in his mind.It's just that these factors translate into how strong the force value will be, but Simon has no idea. He is not a violent person, and he is too lazy to do this kind of test.

The two chatted for a while, and David Giller appeared again soon, with a middle-aged man with a tall figure but a very wealthy state.

"Mike, this is Simon," David Giller gestured to Simon, and said, "Simon, this is Mike Medova, the president of Orion Pictures."

Simon shook hands with each other politely and briefly introduced Janet next to him, before David Giller took them to the terrace on the second floor of the villa behind him.A set of tables and chairs is placed on the terrace, and the view is much better than the railing just now.

When the waiter was ordered to serve a drink, David Giller chatted with him for a moment, then got up and walked away, leaving the communication space to Simon and Mike Medova.

The next thing to talk about is not a secret. Simon did not send Janet to leave, but just intently responded to Mike Medova's temptation.

In the 1980s, due to the overall recovery of the film industry, a large number of outstanding independent production companies emerged in Hollywood.

Compared with the more familiar New Line and Miramax, in this era, the strength of film companies such as Orion, Canon, Carlock, Castle Rock, etc. is actually more powerful.

Among them, Orion and Miramax have many similarities. This film company has produced and released "Silent Lamb", "Dancing with Wolf", "Love in Prague", "Field Platoon", etc. An excellent film favored by the Academy Awards.

After Orion's bankruptcy in the early 1990s, the Weinstein brothers of Miramax gradually began to make an appearance at the Oscars.

In addition to Orion, other film companies such as Canon, Carlock, Castle Rock, etc. have also successively fallen before the new century, and most of them have become empty shell labels under the name of some media groups.In the end, only the new line of Time Warner and Disney and the Miramax survived relatively luckily.

On the terrace, Mike Medova is not a very talkative person, but he clearly has a detailed understanding of Simon himself and "Laura Run", and even read the script of "Butterfly Effect".

Aware of these, Simon also realized that Orion is really interested in "Rola Run", and the possibility of cooperation between the two sides is still very large..

However, if you think about it carefully, if this is not the case, David Giller will not solemnly arrange this meeting.

The two exchanged for a moment, and Mike Medova gradually talked about the substantive cooperation topic: "Simon, "Rola Run" is indeed a very novel story, and its low cost can also offset the movie's commercial Shortcomings in potential. However, it is difficult for me to agree to your request for absolute creative autonomy."

Simon listened to Mike Medova and said, "Mike, the story of "Roller Run" seems simple, but the details are very coherent and meticulous. Apart from myself, I don't think anyone else can take this The story is fully displayed. Moreover, I have already said that I can use my own money to start the production of the movie first. If Orion is not satisfied with my previous shooting results, I can choose to quit immediately. But if Orion recognizes my work , Then I also hope to get an undisturbed creative environment."

"Of course, I don't have any opinion about the script, about this story," Mike Medova shook his head and said, "Simon, I'm referring to movie casts and the like. By the way, Orion is too small for its small size. The movie project is actually not of interest. We are not a B-level filmmaker like Roger Coman. So, Orion can provide a $1 million production budget for this movie, but if you choose to invest, Orion will not be abandoned halfway. ."

Simon hesitated and said, "Mike, what do you mean?"

Mike Medova said: "Simon, don't mention the proposal you want to start with your own money first. However, I respect your idea of ​​an opportunity. So, Orion can invest in this movie, With a budget of $1 million, the movie’s card must be selected by Orion. At the same time, we will give you a week’s shooting time. If your work is satisfactory, then continue, Orion will not interfere with your as much as possible. Creation. Otherwise, we will take back this project and change a director to continue shooting. By the way, about the script, I can give you 50,000 US dollars, and the future video and TV broadcasts. Finally, Orion hopes to get your future. A preference for a script. I know that you have signed a contract with Fox, but this does not conflict, you will not only create three scripts, right?"