hollywood melon man

Chapter 162 The Promise of Candy Island
If you want to win an Oscar, necessary public relations work is essential.

Miramax often arranges its Oscar-winning films half a year or even a year in advance, and the time and energy spent during this period is unimaginable.

There are more than 6,000 Oscar judges. It is not easy to handle the public relations work of so many people.

Therefore, Miramax focused its public relations efforts on the Academy's rotating presidium and representatives of various Hollywood factions.

Gilbert Jr. is also an Oscar judge. There are two ways to qualify as an Oscar judge. One is to be invited by the Academy, and the other is to be nominated for an Oscar and then automatically qualify as an Oscar judge.

This year's Oscar selection list has already been sent to him.

"Little Gilbert, which film are you going to vote for?" Scarlett came to the Melon Manor and saw the Oscar voting form.

Little Gilbert hasn't filled it out yet, so the little girl is very enthusiastic to help little Gilbert write the form.

"Scarlett, you just have to decide." Little Gilbert said with a smile: "What you like is my vote."

"Really?" Sijia was very happy to hear this, and then filled out the form enthusiastically.

Sophia was very curious about what Scarlett filled in, so she curiously came over to take a look. She couldn't help but laugh when she saw it: "Scarlett, what you filled in was "Little Pig Baby"!"

"Yeah," Scarlett said matter-of-factly: "I like this movie very much, so I'm going to vote for it."

Sofia turned to little Gilbert and said, "If others knew that a top-notch Hollywood director actually voted for "Baby Pig," they would definitely laugh out loud."

"It doesn't matter," little Gilbert said with a smile: "I think "Little Pig" is better than "Braveheart", and it deserves the award."

"Even if there is no "Braveheart", as long as "Apollo 13" should be voted for, I think this film is quite good." Sofia said.

Little Gilbert stretched and then said: "Most Oscar judges vote with their feet, at least we, Scarlett, are very serious and responsible.

I have completed my task as an Oscar judge very dedicatedly. "

Sophia rolled her eyes and said: "At least people still vote in person, and you actually left it to an 11-year-old girl.

These are the kinds of movies that would piss anyone off if they knew their fate was in the hands of a little girl. "

"They won't," little Gilbert said with a smile: "At least the little girl is much easier to coax than the adult judges. She only needs a candy to get her own award."

"Haha," Sofia laughed, patted Scarlett's little head and said, "I heard that Scarlett, your dear brother said you are easy to bribe."

Who knew that the little girl didn't take it seriously: "I'm easy to bribe. Last time Nicholas gave me a box of candies. I want to vote for him."

After that, Scarlett chose Nicolas Cage for the best actor option.

Sofia turned to look at little Gilbert and said, "Look, one candy is not enough, you have to ask for a box. Remember to give Scarlett a box of candies for Oscar next year."

"Okay, I'll prepare a candy manor for Scarlett." Little Gilbert said with a smile.

Scarlett turned her head when she heard this and looked at little Gilbert: "Wow, little Gilbert, is it true? You are going to prepare a candy manor for me?"

"As long as your teeth can bear it, my dear." Little Gilbert touched the little girl's head and said, "I'll prepare a candy island for you, no problem."

"Candy Island?" If it were a cartoon, Scarlett's eyes should be in the shape of two hearts at this time. She was looking forward to it: "I'm not afraid, I want Candy Island."

"Hahaha, okay..." Little Gilbert and Scarlett hooked up: "Not yet. When you grow up, I will give you a candy island."

"Okay, it's a deal."

Little Gilbert was just trying to make the little girl happy, but the little girl was so serious that she always remembered it: Little Gilbert wanted to give her a candy island...

After finishing the voting, little Gilbert talked to Sophia about her arrangements: "I talked to Matt and he has completed the script.

The studio will invest $10 million, I will serve as the executive producer and producer, you will be the director, and Matt will be the leading actor. Preparations for the film will begin this summer. "

Sofia was very grateful, but her relationship with little Gilbert was so good that she couldn't even express her gratitude, so she could only say: "Don't worry, little Gilbert, I will work hard to make this film and I won't let you down. "

"Sofia, I believe in your ability, not only because you are Uncle Coppola's daughter, but because I understand you." Little Gilbert encouraged Sofia: "Don't worry, forget the past and be yourself."

"Well..." Sophia nodded heavily: "With your help, I will definitely complete this project."

This is something that has been discussed for a long time. Because of the small investment, the film "Good Will Hunting" is solely funded by Melon Studio.

Distribution matters were discussed between Gilbert Jr. and Robert Iger, and Touchstone Pictures was interested in distributing the film.

The news that Melon Studios was developing a new project and that the director was Sofia Coppola quickly spread throughout Hollywood. Unlike Xiao Basic, who is full of confidence in this project, most people are not optimistic about this project. Many people think that this is just Gilbert returning a favor or helping a friend.

Not everyone is Little Gilbert, and no one believes that Sofia Coppola can replicate Little Gilbert's success.

Sofia's father, Francis Coppola, made a special call to little Gilbert, first expressing his gratitude to little Gilbert for supporting his daughter, and then raising his own questions.

Was it a little too hasty to let Sophia take on the director role so early?
In response, little Gilbert's reply was: "Uncle Coppola, don't worry, letting Sofia serve as director is the result of my careful consideration.

Sophia has grown very fast in the past few years, and the few short films she has shot are quite good. I think the time is quite ripe, and it is time for her to make a breakthrough. "

Of course, there is something that Gilbert Jr. did not tell Francis Coppola, that is, "Good Will Hunting" has proven itself in its previous life and is a profitable movie.

Who should I shoot for? Rather than putting an unfamiliar director in charge of the project, it is better to find someone yourself and put the entire project under your control.

To take a step back, even if Sophia has wonderful ideas, as the producer and producer, I can help check it and bring Sophia back on track.

Although Sofia still thinks of independent films, after all, she has been quite mature after working with Gilbert Jr., a commercial film director, for several years.

She understands that the most important thing for a movie is its success at the box office, and then we can talk about other things.

So when making a video, there won’t be any weird ideas or outrageous behaviors.

Francis Coppola didn't understand these inside stories. If he hadn't communicated with his daughter about the situation at any time, he would have known that she and little Gilbert were just ordinary friends.

The two had never slept together and had no complicated relationship. Francis Coppola almost thought his daughter was in a relationship with little Gilbert.

At the same time, it’s also a pity why Sofia didn’t seize the opportunity. Obviously little Gilbert is good!
Well, the old man never thought that it was actually little Gilbert who was not interested in Sophia. Even in terms of Western aesthetics, Sophia cannot be called beautiful, at most she has temperament.

Francis Coppola certainly wanted to repay the little Gilbert's support for his daughter: "I heard that your new film is targeting an Oscar. I have some contacts in the Academy and will help you talk."

"Okay," little Gilbert did not refuse and thanked: "Thank you, Uncle Coppola."

"Let your father come around more when you have time. Our Italian gang needs to be united to survive in Hollywood." Francis Coppola said.

"I will definitely tell my father..." Little Gilbert agreed.

After hanging up the phone, little Gilbert felt a little emotional. His reborn identity was a bit invincible. He was Italian and Jewish.

According to what was said later, he was simply a Celestial Dragon, invincible.

The Hollywood circle is a place where the chain of contempt among the circles is very serious. Those at the top are undoubtedly the Jewish people, and the other local gangs, Italian gangs, British gangs, etc. have their own factions.

By the way, after Mel Gibson was brought in by Gilbert Jr., the Australian gang's power in Hollywood showed signs of declining.

Now the leading figure in the Australian gang has actually become Nicole Kidman.

In this regard, Nicole Kidman has herself to thank.

In fact, Nicole Kidman did ask Gilbert Jr. to have dinner with him, and that was without Tom Cruise.

This is not surprising. Nicole Kidman has always wanted to get rid of her title of box office poison, and it is inevitable to make friends with Little Gilbert, the king of summer movies.

It would even be normal for little Gilbert to have some relationship with Nicole Kidman if he wanted to.

But little Gilbert only dined with this woman once and never went there again.

In terms of scheming and scheming, Nicole Kidman is the type who has practiced to the fullest level. Little Gilbert doesn't want to fall for Nicole Kidman's tricks without knowing it.

And little Gilbert must consider Naomi Watts's feelings. Although the petite woman never cares about little Gilbert's pursuit of flowers.

He even took the initiative to bring Charlize Theron and Cameron Diaz together to create surprises for little Gilbert from time to time.

But Naomi Watts obviously didn't want little Gilbert to get involved with his 'good sister'.

A woman's heart is as deep as a needle in the sea, who can she mess with? Little Gilbert couldn't figure out why Naomi Watts cared so much, but he still kept it this way tacitly. How should I put it? It’s about respecting the code.

There are so many beauties, there is no need to make yourself look sexy.

Nicole Kidman is not an easy person. If you get involved with her, you will definitely be in trouble.

(End of this chapter)