Hollywood Hunter

Anthony Johnston only stayed in Los Angeles for a few hours, and flew back to Australia that evening.

The renovation of the Fifth Avenue Apartment has been ongoing, and it is impossible for no one to watch it for a long time.After Anthony left, Janet hurried to New York the next day.

Now that he decided to buy Dumei Point Park, Simon then asked his personal lawyer, George Norman, to start the matter.There have always been cases of privatization of parks in the United States. It is not difficult to buy a state park without considering the cost.

In the original space and time, the silver streamlined mansion named "City of Liberty", the actor of the Iron Man series Tony Stark, is located on the sharp corner of Dumei Point Park, relative to most other buildings in Malibu. The'City of Freedom' does seem to be extremely extreme.Now that it has been decided to restore the "Avenger Building" in Manhattan, the "City of Freedom", which is also very consistent with Simon's aesthetic, is naturally not to be missed.

The noise caused by the birthday party gradually dissipated, and Simon's life calmed down again and began to focus on a series of projects that Daenerys Pictures was operating.

"Pulp Fiction" completed the final cut a week after Simon's birthday. Although Orion always had doubts about this project, it still started the announcement of the film and participated in the Cannes Film Festival in May according to the plan.

Simon did not lack expectations for "Pulp Fiction", but after finishing the film, he did not continue to pay too much attention to the film.After all, Daenerys only enjoys 10% of North American box office share and 5% of North American video tape sales share of "Pulp Fiction". Simon put more energy on projects independently invested by Daenerys.

The schedule is confirmed as "When Harry Meets Sally" on March 25 has also been completed. After several internal auditions, considering the quality and theme of the film, Disney decided to start a small-scale screening of the film two weeks in advance It is expected that on March 11th, 30 screens will be opened in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.

"Instinct" started shooting in mid-February. The shooting period is expected to be two months. The post-production period is also two months. The film schedule is determined to be July 15. As long as there is no accident, the time seems very sufficient.

For the rest of the film "Rainman", "Steel Magnolia Flower", "Scream", "Death Poetry Club" and other films, Simon and Amy have also adopted a division of labor and cooperation to promote the orderly way.

on the other hand.

On March 7, the latest contract provided by the American Film and Television Producers Union was once again rejected, and the screenwriter union formally began a strike.

With the exception of Simon himself, no one expected the strike to last for five months.

After the strike began, the operation of the major TV networks was quickly affected, the daytime soap operas were switched to replay mode, and the late-night talk show also cut a lot of ridiculous links such as current events.Because of the preparation in advance, the TV series that is being broadcast during the prime time in the spring season has not been greatly affected.

In addition, the new Academy Awards ceremony, which was supposed to be held at the end of March, was postponed after the strike began."Rola Run" only received a consoling technical nomination, Simon naturally has little expectation for this.

Now that the strikes are on schedule as they were in time and space, Simon is also busy with the movie business, and he has also embarked on several planned TV shows.He did not plan to make a TV series. The workload of a TV series script is much greater than that of a movie script. Although there are many classic American dramas in his memory, Simon can’t waste too much time on the script now. Daenerys Pictures No professional screenwriters were hired during the strike.

Simon is about to produce a reality show.

In memory, it was the 1988 Hollywood screenwriter strike that prompted the germination of reality TV shows on American television networks.

However, due to the generally conservative business strategy of North American TV networks, the reality show really became popular in the late 1990s. A series of proven reality shows from Europe were successively introduced into the United States, which gradually caused the following two decades. The reality of various reality shows in the North American television industry.

Counting the newly formed Fox Television Network, there are now four national mainstream television networks in North America. Simon also plans to produce four reality TV shows at once, and if possible, sell them to four.As for whether the other party is willing to buy, a few months after the strike lasts, the TV network that is starting to lack content will not have much choice for ready-made programs.

"I went to New York last time to meet a vice president of ABC TV Network, a very nice person. I planned to dig him up after acquiring New World Entertainment, but you also know that this matter is definitely impossible in the short term. However, he agreed to introduce me to several TV show producers. I will let Jenny give you the contact information. You can talk to him about it."

In the hallway of Daenerys Films’ headquarters, “Rainman” is about to start shooting next week. The last film production meeting has just been held. Several main creators are sent away. Simon and Amy return to the office together.

"Simon, this... reality show, do we really need to communicate with the TV network first?"

"It's not the right time to get in touch with the TV network," Simon shook his head and said, "It depends, anyway, the budget for these reality shows will not be too high, and the preliminary preparation costs will be less. If the strike ends soon, the TV network will The probability of buying this novel program is very low. Even if we want, we can’t get a good contract and we will cut it off directly. However, if the strike lasts longer, it will affect the production of autumn dramas. We have a chance. As long as there is such an opportunity, we must be prepared."

Amy nodded and said: "In addition, regarding "Steel Magnolia", Meg Ryan still owes us a film appointment, I think she can be played in Shelby, and her agent also expressed this meaning ."

"Meg Ryan's temperament is too sweet to be suitable for a weak character with terminal illness," Simon shook his head and said: "Moreover, I have asked an actress to come, and I should be here now. Do you want to come together? Look?"

Amy froze and asked, "Who?"

"A newcomer," Simon said: "I saw it in a movie recently, and I hope she can play Shelby."

Amy froze for a moment, then shook her head slightly and smiled, "Well, if you think it's appropriate. However, I'll wait for a trip to Disney's side later. I'll take a look when I have time."

Simon knew that Amy must be skewed, but she was too lazy to explain.

The two separated, and Simon returned to his office, but there were already three people waiting in the outside lounge.

Nodded at another man and a woman first, Simon looked at Courteney Cox, who had just met at his birthday party recently, wondering: "Curt, we have an appointment at four o'clock, you seem to be Come an hour early?"

Courteney Cox also attended Simon’s birthday party last month, but that time Simon was more busy, and she simply did not find the opportunity to contact him alone.

At this time, looking at the younger people who were more calm than when they first met, thinking of the $10 million birthday party last month, Courteney Cox became more sour, but his face was still relaxed. Smiled and said, "Simon, I was worried that I would be late, so I came in early. You can be busy with other things first, and I will just wait."

"Then wait a moment."

Simon said, turning to another man and a woman.

The middle-aged man took the initiative to reach out to Simon and said, "Mr. Westeros, hello, I am Marvin Josephson, and I am very happy to see you."

Although I have not seen myself, Simon also knows that Marvin Josephson is the ICM president of Hollywood after WMA and CAA. With the beginning of the year, Ed Limato took Mel Gibson and Denzel · A large number of top celebrities such as Watsonton switched to ICM. Recently, ICM has greatly increased its strength.

"Hello, Marvin, just call me Simon," Simon and Marvin Josephson shook hands, turned to the young girl with long linen wavy hair beside him, smiled and reached over, saying: " Hello, Julia."

Julia Roberts listened to the youth in front of him without any alienation or even a very familiar tone. Somewhat flattered, he quickly reached out and shook hands with Simon, saying: "Hello, Victoria... Simon."

"So, let's go in and talk."

Simon said, instructed Secretary Susan, then nodded to Courtenay, and led the other two into his office.Courteney Cox watched Simon's office door close, and he didn't get any special treatment at all.

In the office.

The two sat down in the reception area, waiting for Susan to deliver coffee, and Simon looked at Julia Roberts in front of him.

The big-mouthed beauty who was in her early twenties this year still looks a little bit green. Simon found the most popular box office call in Hollywood in the 1990s in a song and dance film called "Satisfaction" released last month. Powerful actress.Julia plays the guitarist of a women's rock band in Satisfaction.Moreover, Simon also saw another famous Hollywood actor in the film who is now also rolling various small characters Liam Nissen.

Julia Roberts is the actor of Shelby, who suffered from kidney disease and died unexpectedly in the original "Magnolia Flower". The prototype of Shelby is the sister of the screenwriter Robert Harlin.Robert Harlin wrote the script of "Steel Magnolia" because of the death of his sister, so this character has poured a lot of ink.

With the role of Shelby, Julia Roberts also won the Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.Compared with Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts's youthful temperament is indeed more in line with Shelby.

The three casually chatted a few words, and Simon began to mention the business.

"Marvin, I saw Julia’s performance in Satisfaction, you must know that Daenerys Pictures is currently making a series of movies. So, I don’t want to talk too much nonsense, I hope to be with Julie Asia signs a long-term contract for five movies, what do you think?"

Marvin Josephson and Julia Roberts did not expect this to happen at all.

The circle knows that Simon chose Meg Ryan to participate in "When Harry Meets Sally", and, including the two people present, many people do not doubt that Simon Westero and Meg · Ryan has certain relationships.

Julia Roberts is now just a rookie who has just played a small role in a single movie.As the president of ICM, Marvin Josephson will come here today just to get in touch with Simon Westero in order to gain more opportunities for ICM artists.Therefore, Marvin Josephson didn't care too much about the girl next to him. He even persuaded Julia Roberts in private that he planned to go back alone after talking about the matter.

Now, the two of them didn't expect that Simon Westero's opening gave him a condition that made them think they were wrong.

For newcomers who have just stepped into Hollywood, it is already very lucky to be able to occasionally win a fairly good role. Most of the men and women who hold the star dream are stuck at this stage, and they have to give up actively after losing their youth.

Five movies!

Julia Roberts didn't expect that there would be such a good thing that the pie fell in the sky, but she was a little stunned. She nodded quickly and said, "West...Simon, I will."

As Julia spoke, Marvin Josephson also reacted, calming his mind a little, and asked, "Simon, can you elaborate?"

Simon said: "The five films, except for the supporting role of "Steel Magnolia" that I let people pass on to Julia, I guarantee that the other four films are all heroines."

Julia Roberts immediately nodded again, but this time, she stopped thinking of speaking and looked at Marvin Josephson.Being able to get such a packaging contract at one time, she is willing to pay any price. If Marvin Josephson dares to mess this up, she will definitely change jobs from ICM without hesitation.

Marvin Josephson grew calmer, glanced at the pretty girl beside her, and looked at the young man on the opposite side, saying, "Simon, I believe you have enough strength to provide five parts for Julia The contract for the movie, but what is the duration of the contract, and how is the compensation paid?"

Simon said: "The contract period is 10 years. In terms of pay, the first two parts of Julia can only be paid by the newcomers. From the third part, Julia can renegotiate."

Marvin Josephson added: "Simon, can Julia take part in other movies during these five films?"

"Unless I agree, otherwise, no. And since Julia is provided with such a generous contract, Daenerys Pictures will definitely add very strict restrictions and default compensation clauses to the contract."

Marvin Josephson thought about it for a moment and said, "In this case, 10 years will be too long. With five films, I think 5 years is more appropriate."

Simon shook his head and said: "It must be 10 years, Marvin, we all know that the state of an actor has ups and downs."

Marvin Josephson said: "However, you can only star in five movies in 10 years, Simon, don't you think this is too little?"

Simon shook his head: "I just said that as long as I agree, Julia can still participate in other movies. And, the contract is 10 years, but it does not necessarily take 10 years to complete. As long as everything goes well, maybe, we This contract can indeed be completed in 5 years."

Marvin Josephson glanced at Julia Roberts next to his eyes again. After all, he still couldn't suppress the curiosity in his heart. He didn't think that a young man who would earn himself a big net worth for himself at a young age would open for female sex. This condition came out: "Simon, can I ask why?"