hollywood melon man

Chapter 293 Nonsensical Hollywood

"Congratulations, Sofia, you have taken another step towards the best director." At the celebration banquet, little Gilbert sent congratulations to his friends.

Sophia's monotonous nasal voice actually sounded grateful this time: "I also want to thank you. If it weren't for your help, I wouldn't have received this nomination."

"You're welcome, Sofia." Little Gilbert waved his hand and said, "But it's not that easy for you to win the best director."

Sophia said that she understood that getting nominated this time was an unexpected surprise, and winning the award was a luxury.

Little Gilbert helped a lot with the nomination, and with the Coppola family's deep connections in Hollywood and Italian judges, Sofia was able to get the nomination.

But it’s not that easy to win awards.

Gilbert Jr. was nominated for Best Director three times, and only won the Best Director Award for the third time. In the past, the academy's excuse was that little Gilbert was not old enough and had insufficient qualifications.

But because of his contribution to the globalization of Hollywood movies and the favor of the Italian gang and squid judges, Gilbert Jr. became the first person under the age of thirty to win the Best Director.

You know, Martin Scorsese, who is also an Italian gangster, has not won the Oscar for Best Director.

However, Martin Scorsese has been making big moves recently. He has assembled Daniel Day-Lewis, DiCaprio, and Cameron Diaz to make a "Gangs of New York" movie.

What a coincidence, this "Gangs of New York" is a film directed by Michael Ovitz and co-produced with Miramax Pictures.

It stands to reason that Michael Ovitz and the Weinstein brothers had some issues with Gilbert Jr., but they still chose to cast Cameron Diaz.

Cameron Diaz herself was surprised. She told little Gilbert that she thought she had no hope, but she didn't expect to get the role.

It can be seen that in the nature of commercial society, no matter how serious personal conflicts are, commercial interests must be given priority.

Moreover, the conflict between Michael Ovitz and the Weinstein brothers and Gilbert Jr. is not a personal grudge. This kind of competitive and cooperative relationship is the norm in Hollywood.

By the way, "Charlie's Angels" starring Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore has entered the post-production stage and is waiting for a suitable release date.

The special thing about this film is that it is a commercial action film starring three female stars, which is different from the current mainstream commercial films.

Similar movies are not unavailable in Hollywood, but they are in the minority, so the producer, Sony Columbia Pictures, is not confident enough and does not plan to put the movie on the summer schedule.

After chatting with Sofia for a while, little Gilbert found Charlize Theron.

She was talking to a female director named Patty Jenkins. The two parties were having a good time and had a very good conversation.

"What are you talking about?" Little Gilbert asked over.

"Hi," Charlize Theron introduced to little Gilbert: "This is Patty Jenkins, a director, and we had a great time chatting."

Little Gilbert looked at Patty Jenkins and asked, "It's not easy to get into such an occasion, isn't it?"

"Actually, a friend of my mother's who directed an Oscar-winning documentary brought me in," Patty Jenkins replied.

"Really?" Little Gilbert raised his eyebrows and said, "Congratulations then..."

After chatting for a while, Patty Jenkins couldn't help it, maybe because the aura of the great director Little Gilbert was too strong, so he said goodbye and left first.

Little Gilbert turned to Charlize Theron: "You have to be careful and don't come into contact with any random people. What if you get cheated?"

Similar examples are common in Hollywood. For example, there are often so-called screenwriters or directors who approach a producer or a big director with a highly feasible project to seek investment.

Once they get the investment, these people will continue to cheat if they are brave enough, or they will stop working and abscond with the money if they are timid.

Similar things have happened many times, but there are still people who are deceived, and many of the people who are deceived are known to be shrewd in Hollywood.

Charlize Theron is one of those shrewd people who can be easily fooled.

Charlize Theron was very happy to see that little Gilbert cared so much about herself: "Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who is easily deceived."

"That's best," little Gilbert nodded and asked, "What did she say to you just now?"

"She said that if I want to win an Oscar, I have to pay a certain price and play some unusual roles." Charlize Theron replied.

Compared to Cameron Diaz, Naomi Watts and Charlize Theron both pursue Oscars.

But Naomi Watts has already realized her dream, Charlize Theron has not yet, which is why Charlize Theron will star in the Sofia film.

Otherwise, with the "Matrix" series, Charlize Theron has firmly established herself as a first-line actress in Hollywood.

Little Gilbert said: "Your acting skills have improved greatly in the past few years. What you lack is a suitable role."

"If I meet a character, but it's very perverted, will you support me in it?" Charlize Theron looked at little Gilbert expectantly.

"Of course," Little Gilbert's answer did not disappoint Charlize Theron: "I won't interfere with what movies you make, as long as you don't go to the San Fernando Valley."

Charlize Theron rolled her eyes at little Gilbert, who would go to that place to film? She is a decent person!

"By the way, if you want to be a liar, I just saw that Anne Hathaway you brought was being pestered by an old man." Charlize Theron remembered something and said to little Gilbert. "Really? Where?" Little Gilbert asked quickly.

"It seems to be heading to the lounge, should we go over and take a look?" Charlize Theron asked.

"Don't follow me, I'll go over and take a look." Little Gilbert put down the wine glass in his hand and walked quickly towards the lounge.

There are more than a dozen lounges here, and little Gilbert searched for more than a dozen, and finally found Anne Hathaway who was taken away by the old man in a lounge in the corner.

"Jacqueline, if you want to become a Hollywood superstar, you have to learn to socialize and deal with these Hollywood big shots. And if you want to deal with Hollywood big shots, you have to learn to drink."

An old man who was almost sixty years old was trying to trick the confused Anne Hathaway into drinking more wine.

Anne Hathaway was obviously unconscious and wanted to refuse, but was given another glass of wine.

Little Gilbert looked very familiar to this old man, and finally remembered that he had attended a party of a squid club before, and this old man was among them.

Later, because he couldn't stand the radical remarks and actions of this group of people, little Gilbert just donated 500 US dollars of ice cream to help them cool down, and he never went there again.

But he still had an impression of the hook-nosed old man, because at that time the old man was shouting slogans about the west coast of the Mediterranean.

The old man was drinking wine when he saw little Gilbert come in and was startled.

However, he responded quickly and said immediately: "Hey, Director Gilbert, Jacqueline and I were having a pleasant chat, and you came."

"Really? Does it mean that I ruined your good deeds?" Little Gilbert said in a bad tone.

This old man has been around Hollywood for a long time, and he obviously knows that Anne Hathaway starred in Little Gilbert's movie, and even has a relationship with her.

Faced with little Gilbert's fierce attack, he chose to give in: "I just saw that Miss Hathaway was not feeling well, so I sent her to the lounge to have a rest."

"Have a break? You need to drink during the break? Didn't you know that the law prohibits drinking under the age of 21?" Little Gilbert yelled and cursed.

Fortunately, the lounge was soundproofed and far away, so little Gilbert's voice did not attract anyone else.

"This..." the hook-nosed old man muttered to himself: "Who would take this law seriously?" It’s time to drink and drink! '

Little Gilbert helped Anne Hathaway, who was about to fall unconscious, and prepared to take her back.

The hook-nosed old man was a little embarrassed. He wanted to stop him, but he didn't dare and had no reason.

What a pity, after finally hunting such a prey, I still want to take it back and enjoy it!

With their status, these women will not reject themselves if they want to become Hollywood actresses.

The seemingly glamorous actresses were all bitches before they became famous, as the hook-nosed old man knows all too well.

Some actresses are also bitches after they become famous, and they become even worse.

He thought Anne Hathaway was that kind of person, and she was actually that kind of person, except that she had thicker thighs, and little Gilbert's thighs needed to be hugged.

So the hook-nosed old man could only watch Anne Hathaway escape from his clutches without any conflict with little Gilbert.

Little Gilbert took Anne Hathaway out of the celebration party and got into the car to leave.

"Boss, where to send her?" Assistant Anna asked.

Little Gilbert was stunned. He really didn't know where Anne Hathaway lived in Los Angeles, so he said: "Send her to Melon Manor first and let her stay in the guest room!"

Thinking that there was nothing to do tonight, little Gilbert didn't stay long and went back with him.

Thinking back on what happened tonight, little Gilbert felt it was a bit ridiculous.

He analyzed it and found out that the hook-nosed old man fell in love with Anne Hathaway and then took the initiative to hook up with her. But Anne Hathaway was not happy, so the hook-nosed old man started to drink.

Although Anne Hathaway looks very good on the surface, according to little Gilbert's understanding, Anne Hathaway does not belong to the type of good girl.

Regarding drinking laws, not many people would pay attention to it on this occasion, so Anne Hathaway was taken into the lounge.

Fortunately, it was just a lounge. If he went to the island, little Gilbert wouldn't be able to save him.

Little Gilbert has been in Hollywood for ten years, and many times things that he thinks won't happen will happen. These things are usually very nonsensical and have no reason.

An old man, just lustful, would act like this. It may look silly to outsiders, but it is actually normal in Hollywood.

You know, he also knows how to take the initiative to hook up with other Hollywood big shots, and it is women who take the initiative to curry favor with them.

They don’t even need to move on their own, just enjoy it.

(End of this chapter)