hollywood melon man

Chapter 298 th Birthday

"The Mummy Returns" has completely ignited the summer war, with new films released by Zatui every weekend.

On June 4109, "The Perfect Storm" produced and distributed by Warner Pictures was released, taking in a box office of US$ million in its first week.

"Scary", produced and distributed by Royal Gate Pictures, was released on June 4236.4 and grossed US$ million at the box office in its first week. This movie, a reverse adaptation of "Scream", is quite popular.

After that, films such as "Behind the Lie", "The Fat Professor 2", "Undercover Fat Mom", and "The Immortal" were all released together, making the competition for June's schedule more intense than in May.

The reason for this situation is that there is a film that they don't want to face that will be released in July.

Hollywood is very strange. Most of the media over there are looking down on it, and book fans are boycotting the movie "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring." But the movies released by the film companies here are avoiding this big production.

This contradictory phenomenon is confusing.

If you are not optimistic about the prospects of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and think that this film will not do well at the box office, then what are these movies afraid of? What are you hiding from?
In fact, these film companies don't know clearly. Disney and Warner Pictures' own films must be avoided. After all, "Lord of the Rings" is the focus of this summer.

Other film companies are instinctively afraid, instinctively, and simply want to avoid the weekends when Little Gilbert's movie is released.

The reputation that little Gilbert has accumulated over nearly ten years in the film industry is most vividly reflected in this moment.

Although the schedule was decided before the preview screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," the subsequent performance of "The Lord of the Rings" still made many film company executives feel lucky.

Townsend Rothman smiled, waited for the smile to subside, and then said: “It’s not that The Lord of the Rings is scary, it’s that Little Gilbert is scary.

"That's better than nothing! This is a sign..." Michael Ovitz was still unwilling to accept it.

At the headquarters building of Twentieth Century Fox, Townsend Rothman was enjoying coffee made from ground coffee beans from Sumatra while listening to reports from his subordinates.

Now Disney and Warner Pictures are so tight-lipped and treat little Gilbert as a treasure that other film companies can't even throw water on him, let alone poach little Gilbert.

June 29th is Little Gilbert’s 30th birthday.

"Yes," the subordinate nodded in agreement: "Our "X-Men" will be released on June 30, just in time to avoid the first week of "Lord of the Rings"."

At the internal preview screening, almost everyone gave positive reviews. ” Menhui reported: “However, the specific evaluation is still unclear, and the film’s reputation has not yet been lifted. "

Townsend Rothman felt lucky: "Fortunately, we were not released on the same schedule as this summer lunatic, otherwise we would have been under great pressure."

Warner and Disney were going to throw him a birthday party that we could go to. "

Another subordinate asked curiously: "Everyone is avoiding this movie. What is so scary about The Lord of the Rings?"

Michael Ovitz agreed: "Okay then, just go with me to wish little Gilbert a happy 30th birthday."

Martin Bob was not as sentimental as Michael Ovitz. He said calmly: "However, a little Gilbert who cannot promote packaging services will not be of much use to us."

Townsend Rothman has some regrets. He had the opportunity to let little Gilbert switch to Fox Pictures, but he didn't take it.

"At the beginning, if CAA could agree to Gilbert's conditions, our business may take a big step forward now." Michael Ovitz said to Martin Bob.

Not only is Townsend Roseman feeling regretful, but not far next door, Michael Ovitz is also feeling regretful.

"What you said makes sense," Martin Bob suggested after a moment of silence: "June 29th is Little Gilbert's 30th birthday.

Another person reported: "On IMDB recently, the number of viewers who want to watch "The Lord of the Rings" has exceeded one million. Many fans have left messages saying that they will definitely go to the cinema to support this movie."

It's a pity that we at 20th Century Fox can't cooperate with such a director. "

"President, I heard from internal sources that the reviews of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" are quite high.

Both Disney and Warner take this birthday very seriously. They have discussed with Gilbert's agent Sheena Boone early and plan to hold a grand birthday party for Gilbert at the Hilton Hotel.

This birthday party can be said to have gathered Hollywood celebrities.

Naomi Watts and Cameron Diaz had been discussing the list of guests for a long time. As the hostesses of the Melon Manor, the two are mainly responsible for organizing birthday parties and negotiating the guest list.

Tom Cruise and his wife, Tom Hanks and his wife, all the creators of the "Lord of the Rings" crew, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and others will attend.

Spielberg and George Lucas are also confirmed to come. Although director Coppola cannot come, he asked Nicolas Cage to represent him and come to congratulate him.

Not only people from the film industry, Silicon Valley, and Internet companies, Jobs personally came to the scene, but Bill Gates also sent representatives.

All executives from several companies owned by Gilbert Jr. were present, and heads of several Wall Street foundations were also present.

Even Washington was unwilling to be left alone. A certain BOSS personally called to wish little Gilbert a happy birthday and sent a representative to Los Angeles.

It is said that Gilbert Jr. will be awarded a Medal of Outstanding Contribution or the like for his contribution to the globalization of Hollywood movies.

It can be said that this birthday party gathered almost half of the people in North America's political, business and cultural industries.

But in terms of influence, Gilbert Jr. still has a greater influence in Hollywood. The number of celebrity guests at this birthday party was comparable to the Oscars ceremony, which gave little Gilbert plenty of face. When he got up in the morning, little Gilbert first ate a bowl of longevity noodles, made with apricots, and the craftsmanship was pretty good.

After that, he went to Melon Studio to handle work. After the day's work, Naomi Watts drove to pick him up, and the two went to the Hilton Hotel.

"There are quite a few guests here today. I have asked Leo to help pick them up at the door." Naomi Watts said about the arrangements for the party.

Little Gilbert nodded. Naomi Watts was very decent and generous in this regard. She never worried little Gilbert.

"In addition, special media reporters will come to interview at that time. Hina asked me to remind you not to express any opinions on things in May.
If you have an idea, say it from the perspective of a weak person to avoid causing public ill feeling. " Naomi Watts added.

On May 14, a million mothers marched in Washington, D.C., to protest against school violence and juvenile crime caused by the proliferation of guns, which caused a sensation across the United States.

Society across the United States sympathizes with the mothers who marched, but the mothers' demands to ban guns and prevent school violence and crime have not been resolved.

The gang of gentlemen in Washington are quarreling fiercely. This is not just an issue of guns and school violence, but also involves the core issue of freedom.

Under such circumstances, the opinions of public figures play a very important part. If they can take the lead, they may be able to create the same wave of voices decades ago.

However, little Gilbert avoided this question.

After arriving at the scene, media reporters came up to interview him and asked him how he felt about his thirtieth birthday.

Little Gilbert held Naomi Watts' hand and said, "Life has entered a new stage. Naomi and I have discussed it and we plan to have a child."

Naomi Watts leaned against little Gilbert with a happy face. This was what she wanted to hear most.

After that, media reporters asked questions about "The Lord of the Rings", and little Gilbert gave detailed answers.

Birthday parties are not only a place of celebration, but also have commercial attributes, tied to the promotion of the movie. Not promoting the movie at this time would be a waste of a great opportunity.

At the end of the interview, a reporter shouted: "Director Gilbert, what do you think of the recent events in Washington?"

Little Gilbert pretended not to hear and directly dragged Naomi Watts into the birthday party.

"Happy birthday..." Sijia gave her gift.

"Wow, Scarlett, what did you give me?" Little Gilbert expressed curiosity.

Sijia gestured: "You'll know when you open it."

Little Gilbert opened it and saw that it was actually a wishing bottle. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Scarlett, you won't let me make a wish on the bottle, right?"

"Yes!" Sijia said matter-of-factly: "The great goddess Sijia can grant your three wishes, and you can make them now."

"Hmm..." Little Gilbert touched his chin and said, "Great goddess Scarlett, I want to take the club to the moon."

"What society?" Sijia expressed doubts, and then refused: "Goddess Sijia can't do it. Goddess Sijia said that you have to go to NASA for this matter."

Listening to Sijia's words, everyone around them laughed kindly.

Obviously, the relationship between little Gilbert and Scarlett was quite unusual. There are rumors that little Gilbert once said that no one was allowed to touch Scarlett Johansson.

Therefore, although Scarlett Johansson is gradually growing and showing signs of beauty, Hollywood LSPs do not dare to have any thoughts about Scarlett.

There are lessons learned from the past, even if it is little Gilbert's sister, everyone avoids her.

In addition to Scarlett's gifts, little Gilbert also received many gifts today, and he didn't even have time to open them one by one.

However, Scarlett and Anne Hathaway liked this aspect of work very much, so the two girls went to the gift room to open gifts with their eyes wide open.

Little Gilbert was socializing outside and chatting briefly with various guests.

People are giving him face, so it would be unkind if he didn't say a word to them.

An occasion like this is nothing more than greetings, receiving blessings, singing happy birthday, cutting a cake, and that's the end of it.

Little Gilbert was very considerate. Knowing that the reporters at the hotel entrance were still hungry, he had people bring them water, cakes, and some food.

Of course, these small favors could not buy the Uncrowned Kings, but they also greatly increased their affection for little Gilbert.

As expected of a great Hollywood director, he is impeccable in his treatment of others.

After celebrating his thirtieth birthday, little Gilbert's focus was on the premiere of "The Lord of the Rings."

I just had a great birthday, but it would be better not to be sad.

(End of this chapter)