nightcrawler in los angeles

Chapter 130 The Stirred Hollywood Landscape
Peter Bogdanovich's mood was getting worse every day!
On the surface, he is a cooperative studio under Universal Pictures. In Hollywood, he is already considered a middle-income group. No matter where he goes, the group of small screenwriters and young actors will bow to him.

But only he knows whether it is going well or not.

Although the film [Mask] that just finished filming has already started an internal test screening, the effect of the internal test screening was not very good.

In order to let the employees in his studio still have a job to do, Peter Bogdanovich temporarily took over the shooting of a horror film without authorship.

The asking price is not low, 30 US dollars. At first, after he got the other party's neat cash.

He also murmured in private with a face full of joy: "I don't know where Jerry met such a "fool"."

However, Peter Bogdanovich was so angry that he almost had a heart attack when the April box office champion published by the American Motion Picture Association was his film [Ghost Story]!
[Ghost Records grossed US$5600 million in the first week, topping the box office in April. In the first weekend of May, the word-of-mouth reputation of Ghost Records rose against the trend. The single-day box office exceeded US$4 million. The next movie with a box office of 5 million yuan is about to be released. , Who is Marco, the lucky director who has never shown up]

Peter Bogdanovich looked at the title of the American Motion Picture Association magazine in his hand and kept thinking about it.

"Teacher, don't worry, this year's Oscars are about to start, maybe there will be a nomination for the subject [Mask] by then! With nominations, our movie will definitely be a hit!"

Peter Bogdanovich waved his hand weakly when he heard the consolation from his apprentice: "Hey, let's go! Recently, the distribution department of Universal Pictures has gone to the cinema to distribute it, and I hope we can find a theater that cooperates." , I don't expect this year's Oscar."

"Hey! Teacher, didn't you work as a film critic before your debut? I heard that Marco, the director of [Ghost Story], is planning to invite some film critics to sit in Los Angeles. I heard that the funder of this film is [Neil United Cinemas], you can come forward! Maybe [Neil United Cinemas] will have to sell you a favor!"

"What?"

"That's right!" Peter Bogdanovich's apprentice immediately explained when he saw his teacher's unbelievable expression: "Didn't you shoot a horror movie in Los Angeles not long ago? Maybe you are interested in How could that movie give them a good opinion!"

Peter Bogdanovich, who heard his apprentice's words, suddenly felt a little out of breath!
He still remembers the conversation he had with Jerry Bruckheimer that day.

【Jerry, I don't know why you insisted on letting me follow this kind of low horror movie, I'm really not interested in him! 】

【Uncle Peter, you are my senior. A good friend of mine entrusted me with this film. The hard work is in my hands. If you don’t want to, the director of this film can be named by someone else. , but you all need to sign a non-disclosure agreement. 】

Peter, who was quite moved at the time, was finally moved by what Jerry said. Although the money was paid in cash, as a producer, he certainly knows that if a movie is shot in cash, then the money is definitely not too clean.

But if he had told him all the investors of [Ghost Shadow Record] at that time, he wouldn't be afraid of that risk!

That was a film invested by [Neil United Cinemas]. Was Jerry Bruckheimer afraid that the old man would take his chance?The more he thought about it, Peter Bogdanovich suddenly felt a little short of breath, and the air outside gradually became difficult to breathe.

His apprentice anxiously called the ambulance.
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Spielberg looked haggardly at Tao Xi who was sitting across from him. Katherine Kennedy stood under the RV in a state of distress and made various phone calls, but her boyfriend Frank Marshall kept talking to him like an honest man. Looking at Tao Xi silly happy.

Spielberg rubbed his temples and broke the silence first, "I'm really angry about your behavior that night!"

Tausi helplessly spread his hands and explained to Spielberg, the Hollywood bigwig: "Isn't this the rule of Hollywood? I don't have the money to invite those damn film critics to watch my movie, I can only do this Do it, if you are dissatisfied with me, you can also treat me like this."

Peter Lamont, who was pulled over as a lobbyist, couldn't say anything when he saw Tao Xi's scoundrel.

Because what Tao Xi said is right, this is the rule of Hollywood, winners and losers!I can't blame others, if Gregory Neto didn't lose his title of [New York Film Critics Association member] because of the news that Tao Xi broke out, and transfer the hatred of [New York Film Critics Association] to Spielberg Ge's body, maybe Tao Xi will die next!

But what Tao Xi said was too rascal, if you want to give Tao Xi a precise position in Hollywood!

With [Neill United Cinemas] as his backer, Tao Xi is more like a distributor, while Spielberg is a producer. How dare the producer who is stuck by the distributor dare to retaliate against him in private? ?
According to Tao Xi's way of doing things, if Tao Xi really finds out that someone has tricked him, Tao Xi's first person to settle the account is [Amblin Entertainment], although [Amblin Entertainment] has some relations with several major Hollywood film production groups I can't explain the unknown relationship.

However, if [Neil United Cinemas] and [Amblin Entertainment] fight, those large production groups will certainly not favor either side. You must know that the only in-depth cooperation between [Neil United Cinemas] is Mi Gao May, but MGM has no way to intervene in the management of [Neill United Cinemas].

What if a large production group releases a certain film and wants to cooperate with [Neil United Cinemas] and is rejected?
What if a large production group wants to cooperate with [Amblin Entertainment] to produce a certain movie but is rejected?
The two can only help each other. Invisibly, Tao Xi already has the strength to negotiate with those Hollywood giants. The release of the 007 series of films, the success of the carousel of Once Upon a Time in the United States, and the success of the re-screening of Elm Nightmare Street are now added. The announcement of [Ghost Story] was successful in April, all this is telling Hollywood!

"I! Tao Xi! I need you to respect me!"

Moreover, Peter Lamont could see that the little guy in front of him had a lot of interests tied to ABC!

"Okay! Tausi, Spielberg didn't mean that. He has resisted all the pressure from the New York Film Critics Association, and in order to make friends with you, didn't Spielberg help you with [Anna Calle? Nina's remake copyright brought you?"

Peter Lamont winked at Spielberg as he spoke, and Spielberg, who is a Jew, directly put a contract in front of Tausi: "I paid a lot to get those guys this time. , I hope you can help me when the [Back to the Future] movie comes out, just like your magazine!"

Tausi also answered very openly when he heard Spielberg's words: "I need them to comment on [Ghost Story], and I will leave this matter to you. It can provide you with some convenience when the announcement is made, such as reducing the commission by 2 points!"

Peter Lamont couldn't help but gasp when he heard this sentence. The 2-point film division is enough for Spielberg and the others to do something.

Spielberg thought differently, the child who was not yet an adult actually had such a strong control over [Neil United Cinemas]!
"Nice to meet you, I'll help you out, but that Yellow Pages."

"I need money. Printing, updating and distributing the Yellow Pages cost money."

Spielberg pondered for a moment and asked, "It's the same level of publicity as [Ghost Story], how much do you need?"

Tao Xi stretched out a finger, and Peter Lamont was stunned when he saw Tao Xi's asking price. One million US dollars is enough to make a newspaper with a history of more than a hundred years in the United States write for [Back to the Future] every day. Waving the flag and shouting!

"Okay! I agree! I saw your Yellow Pages coverage in Manhattan, and I hope you can do both in New York and Los Angeles."

When Tao Xi heard Spielberg's promise so straightforwardly, he still wondered whether the price quoted was too low. This price was reported by him indiscriminately. You must know that Emilio Adams was trying to buy [Yellow Pages] 】The color page advertisement gave 280 million US dollars.

That money is now lying in his account!
Before the money was spent, another 100 million US dollars came in. This media company's money is easy to earn!

Spielberg was very straightforward when he left, but Tausi took the "Anna Karenina" remake copyright authorization letter in his hand and threw it aside for him within a few minutes.

Instead, Peter Lamont looked at the power of attorney with a look of envious eyes and complained: "Tsk! That copyright can only be obtained by them, a group of Jews!"

"What? You're interested! If you're interested, I'll give you this!"

"No, no, no, I have to go back to the UK to be in charge of 007's art coordinator. Don't forget to give us 007 a magazine promotion."

"No problem, as long as the money is in place, we can talk about anything!"

When Peter Lamont heard Tao Xi's words, he kicked Tao Xi with a smile, and Tao Xi sent the car away without hiding his smile.

"Hahahaha! It's so cool! If [Ghost Story] can have a box office of 2 million US dollars, wouldn't I be rich?" Tao Xi flipped through Jerry Bruckheimer who just sent it to him last night. The [Copyright Intended Buyer] watched happily.
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The movie "Out of Africa" ​​directed by Sidney Pollack has a high budget. Universal Studios gave a total budget of 1000 million US dollars in order to successfully shoot this movie. When Ms. Audrey Hepburn participated in the movie again During the filming of Inside, Universal Pictures raised another $500 million in capital.

In a poor place like Kenya, $1500 million is enough to start a war!
Sidney Pollack was wearing a certain white hat and kept looking at the script in his hand, but the film crews around him were all tired and hid under the shady trees waiting for the start-up task.

Many tents were set up around, and one of them was the residence of Audrey Hepburn. In order to ensure the safety of this film fossil, there were two hard-working bodyguards standing at the door.

Sophie Marceau walked in happily holding two packages that had just been mailed from California, USA.

Audrey Hepburn, who was sitting in front of the vanity mirror and was touching up her makeup, said to Sophie Marceau who walked into the tent energetically, "Hey! Pretty girl, isn't your role over? Why don't you Haven't gone back yet?"

"Hahaha! My little boyfriend mailed me a lot of things, I want to see if there is anything you can use here."

When Audrey Hepburn and her assistants heard Sophie Marceau's almost naked "sharing", they all showed an expression of "I have eaten dog food".

Because of her age, Sophie Marceau received a lot of care that others did not have in the crew of "Out of Africa".

For example, she can ride in a car with Audrey Hepburn, she can eat meals made by the accompanying chef, and she can take a bath in the capital of Kenya once a week. These are the privileges that ordinary actors do not enjoy.

Director Sidney Pollack also seems to value Sophie Marceau very much. Whenever Sophie Marceau encounters any difficulties, he will give her various suggestions like an elder.

Sophie Marceau is not stupid, she knows it is because of the company named [Neil United Cinema] founded by Tao Xi in California.

Even Audrey Hepburn would ask Sophie Marceau in private if she knew the release manager of [Neil United Cinemas]. After all, actors who are begging for food in Hollywood, who doesn't have a junior to take care of? For all this, Sophie Marceau agreed to everything like a hostess!

It is because of Sophie Marceau's generosity that she met many big shots in the crew, and even a producer of Universal Pictures asked her in private if she wanted to sign with Universal Pictures.

The first time Sophie Marceau refused, and the second time Sophie Marceau refused with the script of "Top Gun". Not long ago, all the members of their crew went to the capital of Kenya to rest. The producer of Universal Films He even took the initiative to invite her to be a guest at Universal Movies when she returned to China!

Although Sophie Marceau didn't know what Tao Xi did in Los Angeles, Sophie Marceau was very happy because she had a boyfriend with endless potential behind her.

"Wow! Sophie! It's aquamarine."

"Ah! There are actually two at a time, such a big aquamarine is really hard to come across!"

Even Audrey Hepburn, who has always been as stable as Mount Tai, couldn't help but look a few more times when she saw the two aquamarines the size of pigeon eggs.

The exclamation here is not over yet, a female assistant of Audrey Hepburn picked up a contract in the package, glanced at it, and muttered with emotion: "You can get the Dior French Quarter at the age of 20." The spokesperson of the single product!"

Audrey Hepburn didn't have any ups and downs when she heard this sentence. After all, the relationship between Givenchy and her is not simple.

"Look! Two more scripts."

"I'll see, I'll see."

The girls in the entire tent twittered together, one copy of [Shakespeare in Love] and one copy of [Anna Karenina], all of which had real cases in history.

When Audrey Hepburn, the heroine who once starred in [Anna Karenina], heard the name of the script, she didn't recognize her sideways and said, "That little boyfriend of yours is really amazing~"

"Hey, Aunt Hepburn, see if this aquamarine looks good on you. Tao Xi told me that he still has many such gems, so I'll give this one to you!"

(End of this chapter)