nightcrawler in los angeles

Chapter 80 The secret of 007

Tao Xi, who was sitting in the coffee shop under the ABC building in Burbank, was holding a $7000 cash note in his hand and looked at Emily Dunn opposite him in a daze.

"Is Hollywood's money so easy?"

Emily Dunn, who specially put on makeup today, looked happily at Tao Xi who was sitting opposite her and replied: "Yes! If you can take a picture of a Hollywood female star's **, maybe this 7000 You have to add a 0 after the dollar!"

Tao Xi couldn't help but nodded enviously when he heard the price.

Hollywood is really a place where the reality of the world is written down to the bone, and it is indeed the place where dreams begin.

[007: Vitality at Dawn] A simple photo from the crew earned him a price of 7000 US dollars, which really surprised Tao Xi.

However, the strong strength of the ABC has also given Tao Xi a real insight.

The ABC is not only closely related to the California government, but also the most famous gossip newspaper in the United States, "World News Weekly".

The check in Tao Xi's hand was written for the public relations expenses of the "World News Weekly".

"You don't really want to change careers, do you?" Emily Dunn became a little anxious when she saw Tao Xi's yearning expression: "Hollywood money is really hard to earn, and you can get it this time." Such a high price is due to the upcoming release of 【007 Thunderbolt】."

Tao Xi immediately felt that there must be something he didn't know.

"I know! Didn't the newspaper say that Roger Moore had a physical problem?"

Emily looked at Tao Xi with a look of knowing nothing.

Emily's expression instantly changed to that of me full of gossip and don't know what to tell you. Finally, after Tao Xi invited her to drink coffee and promised to give her the next big news, Ai Milly compromised!

She first looked around the surrounding environment and found that there was nothing unusual before carefully explaining to Tao Xi: "Although Roger Moore is old, you must know that every change of the leading role in 007 may have a negative impact on the box office. Big impact!"

"Since MGM acquired United Artists in 1981, MGM has always attached great importance to the IP of 007."

"However, MGM has not had any outstanding works in recent years! As the owner and investor of the 007 series, MGM has great expectations for this series of films."

"Why? Are you short of money?" Tao Xi didn't understand the question in the middle and directly interrupted Emily.

Emily glared and then explained to Tao Xi: "Film company! They can't make money without movies, and MGM is the only independent production company among the eight big Hollywood!"

"Do you know what an independent production company is?"

"It's just that he has no theaters, no TV stations, and no distribution channels! Anyone can block them after their filming is over!"

"And their boss is Las Vegas gambling king Kirk Kerkorian. A gambling man who manages a film company has no patience. He needs money, and MGM has no way to make money for him!"

"The James Bond movies are the only money-making machine for MGM."

"The top management of MGM has taken on a lot of pressure, so the shooting time of Dead Thunder and Living Dawn is so close!"

"But Roger Moore is up for grabs. He suddenly increased his appearance offer when he finished shooting Thunderbolt!"

"Of course MGM is unwilling, and what follows is the crazy hype from the media [the next 007 may have to change roles]."

"Where does the boss of MGM know anything about the film industry? All he wants to do is rely on MGM to make money! Now there are crazy rumors that the 007 series will change roles, and the possibility of changing roles will be his next move. !"

"The filming location of [007: Vitality of Dawn] has long been announced as Gibraltar, but now they have been in Hollywood for three months, isn't it because the boss of MGM has not signed the investment for so long!"

"And [007 Queen's Secret Envoy]'s second Bond, George Lazaby, was scolded because he was a fashion model. I heard that he went to Hong Kong to develop."

Tao Xi seemed to understand a little after hearing Emily's introduction.

Roger Moore is up for grabs, but the arrogant MGM is one of the top eight in Hollywood, if not bad, and has all the tempers that people should have, but his boss doesn't understand this.

Do you gamble?It's all about quick money!

Suddenly there is a piece of news that tells you that your next movie may not make money, and everyone will think about it.

Maybe the turbulent [007 Cast Change Controversy] is caused by the economic company behind Roger Moore, and that little old man Peter Lamont is using Tao Xi's role as "Nightcrawler" to attack all the media and spectators. Made a powerful counterattack!

Because Peter Lamont Says: "Special Effects Movie Roles Don't Matter"

Tao Xi remembered these words of Peter Lamont very clearly, but why is Peter Lamont, an art director, so angry?Normally speaking, shouldn't the director be more anxious?

"Do you know Peter Lamont?"

Emily recalled this name seriously for a long time and made several phone calls in front of Tao Xi before introducing to Tao Xi with a face of enlightenment: "MGM's royal art director! 007 has always been made of iron. The film crew, the director of Liushui, if it is said that 007 is his child, there is no problem at all!"

After hearing Emily's introduction to Peter Lamont, Tao Xi's idea of ​​intervening in the 007 incident to help Sophie Marceau get a role became stronger!

The whole incident has gradually become clear. In fact, the only problem that MGM struggled with in this matter is that he has no theaters. MGM needs to think a lot about the boss behind him.

However, due to historical reasons and crazy rumors from the outside world, MGM's change of roles may cause the next box office to drop.

The reason why the three become tigers is fully demonstrated by the gambling king Kirk Kerkorian!

However, a group of veteran crew members headed by Peter Lamont disagreed internally with the statement that "changing roles will affect the box office"!
The three parties may be deadlocked here, and the most difficult thing to do may be the high-level executives of MGM. Old people like Peter Lamont who are influential in the academy still have a lot of maturity behind their buttocks. The crew, MGM dare not offend!
Their gambling king boss, MGM dare not offend!
So MGM is also difficult to do, Tao Xi suddenly thought of his [Parking Lot Cinema] on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood and fell into deep thought unconsciously.

Emily on the opposite side propped her face with her left hand and stared at Tao Xi in a daze.

(End of this chapter)