hollywood melon man

Chapter 227 Crazy Man Tom Cruise

"Wow, I bought you a gift..." Tom Cruise entered the set and immediately transformed into a wonder monster, marveling at everything he saw and heard.

On the set, Charlize Theron wore a shiny black tights and used the moves specially designed for her by Yuan Heping to make full use of her height and length.

Because she has practiced ballet, Charlize Theron is particularly graceful when doing some leg movements.

The well-informed crew members couldn't take their eyes off Charlize Theron's performance, let alone the effect it would show in the cinema.

To use an internet buzzword from my previous life, I can play with this leg for a year.

Of course, no one dares to say that they are going to play for a year at this time. The director was watching from the side and didn't dare.

Looking at the actors' handsome fighting and gunfight scenes on the set, Tom Cruise was curious: "You did all these action designs?"

"I hired the action team from Hong Kong Island." Little Gilbert pointed at Yuen Heping, who was directing, and said, "It's all thanks to them that the action scenes in this film are so exciting."

"It looks too fancy and a bit dazzling." Tom Cruise followed up with the rating: "But this style will definitely be liked by the audience.

What Keanu Reeves, stay aside.

This is the truth. If Tom Cruise was willing to lower his salary, even to a salary of 10 million US dollars, Gilbert Jr. would choose Tom Cruise without hesitation.

Godzilla is a monster from an island country. "Jurassic Park" is very popular. Godzilla should be similar to Tyrannosaurus rex and should be popular. "

"Then you avoided Jurassic Park 2 last time, so far away?" Charlize Theron asked a fact.

"You're welcome Tom, I'm looking forward to working with you too." Little Gilbert said with a smile.

Tom Cruise nodded: "Okay, after I go back, I will recommend this candidate to Paramount."

"Armageddon" and "Godzilla" are both projects that the two are responsible for packaging and operation. Now they are concentrated on being released in May, and facing the opponent of Little Gilbert, the problem is quite difficult.

Did he think "The End of the World" was invincible during the summer season, just like their stupid United Fleet? "

"Well," Charlize Theron thought for a while and said: "Doomsday crisis is the most popular now, and "Independence Day" has created box office miracles.

The two are quite helpless. Not long ago, Sony Columbia announced the release plan of its films. "Armageddon" and "Godzilla" will be released in May one after another.

Reporters all knew that Tom Cruise had always wanted to work with Gilbert Jr., so they asked him: "Are you here to get the opportunity to work with Gilbert Jr. and ask him to direct "Mission: Impossible"?"

"Sally, do you want to be the guest?" Little Gilbert was not polite and began to tickle Charlize Theron's waist, making Charlize Theron giggle.
While Gilbert Jr. and Charlize Theron were messing around, not far from Warner Studios, Michael Ovitz and Martin Bobb had just come out of Sony Columbia Pictures.

"Stop talking about this," Tom Cruise changed the subject: "You said I want to invite them over to be the action director team of "Mission: Impossible 2"?"

When the scene was over, Tom Cruise declined Little Gilbert's invitation to dinner and wanted to go back.

Little Gilbert will not pursue what Tom Cruise said. In essence, this is actually a kind of propaganda for himself, Tom Cruise, and "The Matrix".

"Why hide?" Little Gilbert asked.

Tom Cruise did not answer directly, but used these words to mislead reporters.

On this trip, Michael Ovitz and Martin Bob came to persuade Sony Columbia Pictures executives to change the film's schedule.

Especially the gunfight part, when Keanu pulls out two guns and shoots, it's so cool. "

After walking out of Warner Studios, Tom Cruise was caught by reporters squatting for an interview.

"If you are willing to lower your salary, Tom, I will definitely choose you." Little Gilbert said.

But the island CEO of Sony Columbia Pictures didn't listen to their suggestions at all and went his own way.

It can be seen that Tom Cruise is already eager to try.

"As you guys know, little Gilbert has always been my best brother and the movies he makes are unparalleled. His whole team is great and I can't wait to work with that team."

This is the first time someone has mentioned Gilbert Jr.'s "The Matrix", which can attract the interest of some movie fans.

"I regret it. If I had known it, I would have started the "Mission: Impossible" project later and fought for your role in the movie." Tom Cruise said in a resentful tone.

"Of course," Tom Cruise smiled charmingly: "We'll always be best brothers, man."

"John Wu?" Tom frowned and thought for a long time, but couldn't remember who it was.

But it is a pity that Tom Cruise will not reduce his salary for commercial films. This is a very stupid behavior.

Michael Ovitz also had a headache: "Martin, these island dwarfs never know what retreat is.

"Columbia Pictures doesn't agree to the shift period, Nasus, what do we do?" Martin Bob asked.

When he went back in the evening, Charlize Theron asked little Gilbert: "I heard that "Armageddon" and "Godzilla" will be released in mid-to-early May, won't our "The Matrix" hide away? "

Facing reporters, Tom Cruise calmly praised what he saw on the set: "It's really great, very good. I went to see it, and there were quite a lot of big scenes.

There are also cool action scenes, which are very exciting. This is a movie that you absolutely cannot miss next summer. "

"So what?" Little Gilbert was very confident: "My films have always been the dominant ones in the summer season. It's only because others are afraid of me."

"Thank you on Mary's behalf, little Gilbert." Tom Cruise patted little Gilbert's shoulder hard, and it was obvious that he was truly grateful.

"The director of 'Broken Arrow' and 'The Mask', the design of some of the action scenes in my 'The Matrix' came from him," Gilbert Jr. said.

"I heard that you invited Mary to star in "The Lord of the Rings"?"

Little Gilbert nodded, admitting: "Yes, I think she is very suitable."

Journalists are also happy to be misled, because such reports are interesting and popular.

"The director hasn't been decided yet?" Gilbert Jr. recommended a person to Tom Cruise: "I recommend John Wu to direct "Mission: Impossible."

Over the past few years, little Gilbert has proven his power in the summer season and is worthy of his title as the little prince of the summer season.

No, the title Little Prince of Summer no longer applies to little Gilbert. He should be called King of Summer, Emperor of Summer, Madman of Summer!

Regardless of the title, the message is that releasing it at the same time as Little Gilbert is stupid because you can't mess with him.

However, the executives of the island country with atrophic cerebellum seem determined. They believe that Michael Bay in "Armageddon" and the monster from the island country that looks like a Tyrannosaurus rex can defeat little Gilbert.

Isn't this a foolish dream? What is it?
Even the arrogant Michael Bay himself did not dare to say that he could defeat Little Gilbert in the summer.

Michael Ovitz and Martin Bob were helpless and hurried back to discuss countermeasures. Since you can't avoid it, let's think about how to defeat your opponent!
The next day, Martin Bob was helpless when he saw Tom Cruise's words in the newspaper.

He asked the long-faced director Michael Bay: "Benjamin, are you confident you can beat Little Gilbert in the summer season?"

"I..." Michael Bay wanted to say that he could defeat Little Gilbert, but he lacked confidence: "I can't, sir."

"Alas," Martin Bob said with a long sigh: "The schedule of "The Matrix" has not been announced yet, but I predict it will be in early May. We need to be prepared."

At this time, Michael Ovitz suddenly said: "Actually, we don't necessarily lose."

"How do you say it?" Martin Bob asked curiously.

Michael Ovitz said: "I asked my friends inside Disney to inquire about the situation last night. I heard that Gilbert Jr.'s "The Matrix" is obscure and the script is too complicated. Even the executives can't understand the script."

After all, Michael Ovitz was the CEO of Disney for a period of time. Although he was kicked out by Michael Eisner, he still left some connections. It is not difficult to find out this information.

Martin Bob immediately understood what Michael Ovitz meant: "I understand, similar movies are not always very popular in the summer.

When the audience goes to the cinema, they definitely don't want to accept those complicated things, they just want to have fun watching it. "Complex and brain-burning movies have always been difficult to sell in the summer season. On the contrary, simple and brainless popcorn movies can often create good results.

This is the golden rule that film companies have summarized over the years during the North American summer season.

The two looked at Michael Bay together and nodded at the same time.

Michael Ovitz said: "Benjamin, get ready, you might beat that madman in the summer."

Michael Bay looked delighted. When he entered Hollywood from the advertising industry, he was labeled as a weakened and simplified version of Little Gilbert.

This makes Michael Bay quite unhappy. He is Michael Bay, not a simplified and weakened version of someone else.

However, in the face of repeated blows from reality, Michael Bay's self-confidence was severely damaged, and he gradually accepted the fact that he was not as good as Little Gilbert.

Now tell him that there is actually hope of defeating Little Gilbert. Although it seems unlikely, it is enough to cheer up Michael Bay.

Little Gilbert, you wait for me during the summer. I, Uncle Michael Bay, will educate you during the summer.

Michael Bay has a problem. When he has confidence, he easily swells up. When he swells up, he becomes arrogant, and then he talks nonsense everywhere.

This time is no exception. His big mouth has heated up the upcoming summer season in advance.

After Sony Columbia Pictures announced its film schedule, a reporter interviewed Michael Bay and asked him if he was afraid of competition in the summer schedule, especially the competition with Little Gilbert.

Michael Bay looked arrogant: "I have never been afraid of competition, even if it's little Gilbert."

The reporters were stunned, aren't you being humble?
"That's little Gilbert!" the reporter said.

"Listen clearly, I'm not afraid of competition, everyone, including little Gilbert." Michael Bay emphasized in a fierce tone.

Since Michael Bedou said this, reporters certainly would not let him go.

So the media began to report and hype that Michael Bay would compete with Gilbert Jr. in the summer.

"Michael Bay is arrogantly clamoring to compete with Gilbert Jr. in the summer, but Gilbert Jr. has yet to respond."

"Michael Bay has promised to defeat Gilbert Jr. in the summer, and the competition for next year's summer will be fierce."

"We'll have to wait and see whether Michael Bay's "The Last Day" can compete with Gilbert Jr.'s new film "The Matrix" in the summer season."

At Warner Studio, Charlize Theron looked at the media reports and felt very funny: "Who is this Michael Bay? Where did he come from? He actually wants to fight us?"

Little Gilbert rolled his eyes and said, "He's very famous, okay? The films he directed have pretty good results."

"But how can I compare to you? He is really too arrogant. We must teach him a profound lesson, what do you think?" Charlize Theron looked at Keanu Reeves aside.

Keanu Reeves agreed: "Indeed, he takes himself too seriously."

And Laurence Fishburne also sneered: "This Michael Bay is so naive, he has no idea what he is facing."

They have all joined the cast of "The Matrix", so naturally everyone talks about "The Matrix".

Moreover, the director is Little Gilbert. How could he, Michael Behold, brag in front of the media that he can defeat Little Gilbert?

Spielberg came here in person and now he doesn’t even dare to say this.

Of course, Spielberg and Gilbert Jr. have a good personal relationship, and they usually communicate. For example, "Jurassic Park 2" and "The Sixth Sense" were released on different schedules last year.

This year is the same. After communicating with Gilbert Jr., DreamWorks moved its projects back early. For example, "Collision" was moved to July.

"Little Gilbert, aren't you going to respond?" Charlize Theron asked.

"What did I respond to? I responded, but instead gave the other party a chance to hype up the situation."

Little Gilbert hated it when someone kidnapped him for publicity, especially when this person said harsh words to him and said he would defeat him.

He told his assistant Anna: "Communicate with Warner and Disney and we will announce the film's release date."

"Okay," Anna quickly went to communicate with the two companies.

Soon, although Gilbert Jr. did not respond directly, Warner and Disney announced that Gilbert Jr.'s new film "The Matrix" will be released on the first weekend of May next year.

The announcement of the release date made this matter even more exciting.

The fans in the media can't stop eating it, and now everyone is excited.

However, the media and movie fans are basically one-sided. No one thinks that Michael Bay can really defeat Gilbert Jr. He is just taking this opportunity to hype up his own film.

Not to mention, there are really many people who want to watch "The Last Day" next summer to see what kind of movie it is. They actually dare to say that they will beat "The Matrix".

So far, "The Matrix" has basically not released any content, and a few specious stills have also caused speculation among many movie fans.

One of the photos shows Charlize Theron flying in a plane, which made many fans think that Gilbert Jr. was filming a hot and exciting action movie.

This style makes the few who have watched Hong Kong Kung Fu movies feel a bit familiar.

But let’s look at the classification of the film, science fiction/action, the point of science fiction… In fact, for North American audiences, those fancy kung fu movies are actually equivalent to science fiction movies.

Including the later "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", North American movie fans regarded it as a science fiction film.

So if you want to say that "The Matrix" is classified as a science fiction film, it is actually normal.

But what is puzzling now is that the title "The Matrix" has something unusual about it.

In fact, after Michael Bay made such cruel remarks, he was scolded by Michael Ovitz: "How could you say such a thing? Do you think that little Gilbert got into Hollywood at such a young age by relying on his background?" ?

Can you move that stupid head of yours? Little Gilbert is a very stingy person. If you offend him, can you completely defeat him? "

Michael Bay was very unconvinced: "I just said I'm not afraid to compete with him, but the media misinterpreted what I meant."

"There's no point in talking about it now," Michael Ovitz interrupted Michael Bay, rubbing his temples, which felt like they were pounding.

"Fortunately, things are still under control. Even though little Gilbert is a dog, he is still a person with status after all. He will not care about your inappropriate behavior."

Michael Bay was even more unconvinced: "What do you mean? He will ignore me?"

"In this situation, we have no way out, and we have spoken out." Michael Ovitz analyzed: "It would be best for little Gilbert to simply ignore us.

If he takes it lightly, wait for us to give him a hard blow in the summer season.

At that time, he no longer dared to ignore us. "

After hearing this, Michael Bay felt that it made sense, and secretly swore in his heart: Little Gilbert, just wait for me, I will give you a good show in the summer!

Little Gilbert really ignored "Armageddon" and Michael Bay. It's not "Transformers", so what is he afraid of?

It's just "The End of the World", and it may do well at the box office, but if it can compete with "The Matrix", it will be crushed to death with one hand.

By the way, Michael Bay may not have the opportunity to direct "Transformers" because after Michael Bay made the bold statement, Gilbert Jr. asked his agent Sheena Boone to contact Hasbro.

He is a narrow-minded person. If you dare to provoke me, I will snatch your project away without you knowing it.

Michael Bay really doesn't know, otherwise with his violent temper, he would probably come to Little Gilbert for a duel.

Unfortunately, he will never know.

(End of this chapter)