I’m in Hollywood

Four people sat down around a round table. Coppola said to Eric and Catherine: "This is the case. Tyrone has been preparing a World War II film adapted from James Jones's novels for years. The script has already been written. Ok, I just couldn't find a suitable director because I shot "Apocalypse Now" and he hoped that I could direct it, but I don't have enough energy to deal with this war movie. I have seen "Save the soldiers." After Ryan, Tyrone felt that maybe Ms. Bigelow could give it a try."

Eric and Catherine are no strangers to James Jones. James Jones was another screenwriter of the classic film "The Longest Day" about the Normandy landing. In order to prepare for the rescue of Ryan, the two also I have seen this film together.

Hearing that Coppola said, Eric basically confirmed that the film that Terrence Malik was preparing was the "Red Alert" in memory. The original "Red Alert" in the spacetime was only late in 1998. Late release, Eric guessed that it should be Terrence? Malik had not been able to find a suitable director, and he had to play with him. Moreover, "Red Alert" was not only released in the same year as "Save Private Ryan", but also competed together. In the Oscars of 1999, it was a pity that the two films basically did not have any wins and losses. Instead, they lost to the "Face of the Shakespeare" and "The Shakespeare Love Story" under the Weinstein brothers Oscar public relations.

Next to Catherine, he heard Coppola's introduction and turned to Terrence? Marek: "Tyron, can you briefly introduce this script?"

"Of course, James Jones's original novel is not an autobiography, but it is basically based on his experience in serving in the South Pacific Guadalcanal. You can read it later because I am The plot of the original book has undergone a major change. Compared with the "Save the Great Ryan", which discusses the value of war, my script is more eager to analyze the impact of the cruel war on human nature. The story mainly focuses on a name called Charlie. The infantry company’s troops are unfolding..."

Eric felt that Catherine’s attention was getting more and more concentrated, and he and Coppola were quickly ignored, and they were discussed in detail with Terrence Malik. I know that this woman has been attracted. The impact of war on human nature, what a philosophical proposition. It is simply the favorite of a young woman in literature and art.

I looked at Coppola and both of them smiled and didn't bother. They listened quietly and patiently to the conversation.

After half an hour, the discussion was finally over. Catherine turned to look at it with interest: "Eric, what do you think of this story?"

"Well, the story is great. Fireflies are very willing to invest, Tyrone, have you ever budgeted?"

Eric’s words just fell, and she was gently glanced at Catherine. She had hoped that Eric could talk about the script. I didn’t expect this abominable little man to directly ask the budget of the film. It was so beautiful.

Eric has some helplessness. He said that your sister is a god. You don't have to live. I am a businessman.

Terrence Malik has no Catherine dissatisfaction at all. Hearing Eric said he was willing to invest, he was already very satisfied. This project has been prepared for so many years, and several film dealers have been directly rejected because of the high risk. Sometimes Terrence? Malik almost wanted to give up.

"Eric, the investment of the film is about 50 million US dollars. I have seen the script for some famous actors. Many people are very interested in this script. Sean Pan and John Travolta have given accurate The promise is that they are willing to join the film as long as they can get the investment."

Sean Pan and John Travolta are all first-line plots. If they can join, the box office will be guaranteed. This is also the purpose of Terrence? Malik to disclose the news. Eric knows, in fact. The "Red Alert" once had a more actor lineup, except Sean Pan and John Travolta. Also included are George Clooney, John Cusack, Woody Hudson, Adrian?

Although history has changed, Eric believes that as long as Catherine can successfully win this Oscar for best director, although the cost of 50 million is somewhat expensive compared to the box office potential of the film, but the best director and big name in the new Oscar Under the blessing of the actor Aura, it is not too much of a problem for the film to recover costs and achieve profitability through various channels.

Terrence Malik regards Eric's thinking as hesitation. He also knows that the investment of 50 million US dollars is already a big production film, but this story does not have many commercial selling points. I thought about it: "Ire If you think the risk is too high, Firefly can invest $25 million and promise to distribute it for the film. I can look for another $25 million investment."

"This is not necessary," Eric quickly made up his mind, the film investment is higher, but the pressure to recover the cost is not large, fireflies can not always invest in commercial films, making some promotional films to enhance the style is also necessary. , said: "Fireflies can bear all the investment, but I have a condition, Tyrone, I hope that in addition to the screenwriter, you can still be the producer of this film."

Once the best director of Cannes was released again in 20 years, it was also a very important propaganda gimmick during the film's release.

However, Eric proposed this condition, and it is not this point that is most valued, but the qualification of Terrence Malik. Hollywood is a place that is very focused on seniority. Old-time directors and producers are involved in projects that often attract powerful stars, like Woody Allen and Robert Altman. They are all famous for their gorgeous lineup. Although Terrence Malik has not made a comeback for 20 years, his qualifications and contacts are still there. Otherwise, there will be no meeting today, let him personally be a producer, Terrence • Malik is sure to be able to pull up the more powerful actor team for the film.

Terrence Malik knows that the producer that Eric said is not the kind of executive producer who only hangs a name without participating in the film's specific production. He has not participated in film production for twenty years, in this project. He has always wanted to be a screenwriter. But after experiencing so many times, I finally turned around and the persistence of Terrence Marek was weak.

Catherine’s eyes turned between Eric and Terrence Malik. Also persuaded in a timely manner: "Tyron, we just had a very pleasant conversation, isn't it? I hope that you can come together to participate in this project."

Many of Catherine’s creative ideas have coincided with him and worked with a like-minded director. It seems that it is not so unacceptable. When Terrence Malik heard Katherine’s words, he no longer insisted and nodded: “Well, Eric, I will personally act as a producer.”

"So, I hope everyone can have a good time," Eric smiled and raised his goblet.

Because it is not a purely entertaining cocktail party. The age of the participants was also too large. After ten o'clock, the guests began to leave.

Eric and Catherine sent the guests one by one, until finally Coppola left the mansion in his own car. Catherine felt some abnormalities, watching only the waiters inside and outside the villa who were cleaning up the mess. Asked: "Eric, what about the owner here?"

Eric pointed to himself: "Oh, it’s right in front of you."

Catherine was teased by Eric’s movement and said, “How come you buy a house here?”

"It’s an investment. There should be some other places besides here,"

Eric knows that Catherine is not really interested. Just a simple sentence.

But in fact, in addition to the Sharp Corner Manor, in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and Malibu in Los Angeles, and downtown Manhattan in New York, Eric has bought six or seventy mansions in the past few years, ninety Most of the luxury homes in the American metropolis were within the million dollar class, but Eric knew that even in the past, the subprime crisis in 2008 caused a long downturn in the US property market, but it was like Los Angeles and New York. city. Luxury home prices have always maintained a strong upward trend as they attract wealthy and investors around the world. Twenty years later, the luxury houses with hundreds of millions of prices are not uncommon. At this time, the investment will receive a return of ten or even dozens of times in the future.

Of course, in addition to investment, investment property can offset personal income tax on the other hand. In order to avoid tax, firefly group and firefly investment, Eric avoids dividends as much as possible, keeps funds in company accounts, and even serves as chairman of Firefly Group. Eric is only symbolically taking a dollar salary. However, a series of films he personally participated in as a director, producer and screenwriter can still bring him a large amount of relevant income every year, just like the recent Wei Mi big show, because of personal investment, videotape sales Most of the share will fall into Eric’s personal income category, and this alone will bring in $300 million. Chris has provided Eric with a series of investment solutions, but because of the deep-rooted oriental cultural concept, Eric finally chose to invest in real estate, and he also enjoyed the feeling of having his own house wherever he went.

Catherine was really not interested in these things. Hearing Eric’s words was just a whisper.

Back in the courtyard, the two sat at the round table by the pool and continued to talk about the "Red Alert". Eric stopped talking about the boring budget data. Catherine discovered that this little man is deep in the film. The analysis is no less than myself, as if I only listened to the script once, and he already has the entire film in his mind. Unconsciously attracted by Eric's topic, and unconsciously led by Eric, Catherine did not realize that she had begun to talk about the past, and when she was a child, she wanted to be the father of the cartoonist. Teach her to paint with paint, have an interest in painting, and later went to school at the San Francisco Art Institute. After working and studying in New York for ten years, she became interested in the film, started shooting short films, and then...

Memories are often the ones that open the heart of a person.

It is late into the night, just in the early spring, surrounded by a quiet, not even insects, the orange light in the mansion courtyard seems to be more and more fascinating.

A cool breeze blew through, a faint cold, Catherine suddenly realized the more strange atmosphere around, the little man in front of him still hangs a faint smile, but his body faintly radiates a kind of loneliness that wants to blend into the night, people can't help The ground is soft.

Perhaps instinctively felt a little dangerous, Catherine stood up subconsciously.

Eric raised his head in confusion and looked at the woman with a confused expression: "Catherine, what's wrong with you?"

"I. Eric, it's too late, I should go back." Catherine voice whispered slightly, and made up her mind. If... If he keeps his mouth, he must refuse.

Well, the tone should be firmer.

Eric looked at his watch and was already at 11:30. He got up and said: "It is very late. I remember that you have been resting on time at ten o'clock, right?"

Catherine shook her head subconsciously: "No... um, yes."

Eric smiled. Road: "Right, remember the gift I just said when I first came, go, I will take you to see."

"Eric, can you be tomorrow, now, it’s too late."

Eric walked toward the villa and said, "It will be a few minutes. It is already so late anyway. There will be tomorrow tomorrow."

Catherine looked at Eric's back. The subconscious kept up.

When I came to the living room, Eric took out the box in the cupboard and said, "It’s Oscar right away. I know you can’t remember these things, so I helped you prepare a dress, I personally designed it. Come see, how."

Eric said, carefully picking up a light gray silk embroidered dress from the box, which he made entirely based on the dress that Catherine got the best director in memory.

Catherine stood by, her eyes were noticed on the heart-shaped embroidery of the size of the upper body of the dress, and the mood was once again flustered. Road: "Eric, my agent said that I have contacted the dress sponsor. I will try the clothes in two days."

"Oh, then try this one first. When you think which one is more beautiful, wear it."

"That, I will take it back."

"If you don't fit, you need to modify it as soon as possible. Just try it here. I want to see the effect." Eric looked at the woman's hesitation, and the human and animal smiled harmlessly: "You won't even I don’t give this face, but this is my heart."

"That... well," Catherine softened again, holding the box that Eric handed, and followed his instructions into a room next to him.

After honing for a while, the woman who changed her dress carefully walked out of the skirt.

I don't know when I remembered the music in the living room. The sound was very low. Catherine clearly heard that it was the "Inducing ng-and-beautiul", the innocent and desolate sing, which made people want to leave everything and lose.

Although there are images in memory, Erik still produces a strong sense of sensation when she sees a woman who walks out in a gown. Catherine's tall figure almost perfectly interprets the golden section, and the beautiful face without traces of time has a touch of faintness. flush.

Seeing Eric got up and walked over and reached out to her, Catherine unwittingly dropped the skirt and sent her right hand up. Then, the woman stumbled that she was caught in her arms, with The music moved slightly.

The music didn't know how many times it was cycled. Catherine's chin slid gently on Eric's shoulder and leaned into his ear, whispering: "Eric."

"Well?" The ear also remembered the voice of the little man.

"I haven't thought about it yet, I, I don't want to be like this... I was cheated to bed, I, I want to go home..."

The woman's voice shivered slightly, without the skill and strength of the past, more like a little beast falling into a trap, pityfully praying for the hunter to let go of himself.

Eric's heart softened and whispered: "Okay, I will send you home."

"Don't send it, I can go back, I... I have a car."

"Well," Eric released the woman's waist and said: "The dress must not be changed. Let's change it first. This dress can't drive."

......

A few minutes later, Eric stood under the pale yellow streetlight outside the mansion and looked at the white car that was drifting away. Catherine took the poor BMW sedan out of a wild escape.

Laughing and sighing, Eric now doesn't know what he is.

The time has passed twelve o'clock. Except for the dim street lights, there are only a few lights left on the street in the residential area.

Turning to look at the gate, although the living facilities in the villa are all available, Eric did not want to live alone, inexplicably, suddenly looking forward to a hot environment, so I remembered that it was always lively Xiao Nizi.

Pick up the phone and dial a few times. Although there are two microphones, a lively atmosphere comes from the pavement.

Xiao Nizi still has no rest, although it is already early in the morning. But still at some party.

"Eric, it's too late. Call me again," Shantou's tone was a bit guilty, the background sound was getting lower and lower, and it quickly disappeared.

Eric knows that Shantou must have hid somewhere in a quiet place, with a petite smile on his lips, and blamed: "It’s so late, still crazy, be careful with dark circles tomorrow."

"It won't be. Just happy today, hey, what's the matter with me?"

"Let Natasha pick me up, I am here at Carman Street, Hollywood Hill, the house we watched last time. I have a cocktail party here tonight, everyone is gone, only me. ""

"Oh, I am going to pass, you are waiting for me," said the girl. I didn’t ask anything at all, and I hung up the phone.

......

At the Trausdale Manor, the party atmosphere in the Drew mansion is quite different from the style that Eric has just had. A series of fluorescent lamps in the courtyard completely smashed the night, and the sound of the music also rang for a distance of several tens of meters. Fortunately, here is a separate hill, except for the mansion next to Elizabeth and Julia, and there are no neighbors too close, and the mansions of Elizabeth and Julia have not been resold, but they have been empty, so there is no People report to disturb the people.

Because Eric doesn't like other men to appear in this mansion, when Shantou holds a party at his home, he will only invite a group of girlfriends, and her girlfriends are indeed a little more. A group of girls from Yan Yanyan frantically played and sang. Dancing, the pool is thumping. There are even babies who are playing together and are not ashamed. If a man appears here, it will definitely be stimulated to nosebleed.

When Natasha sent the cordless phone to the girl, she was being stalked by Gwyneth Paltrow. Although she was the goddess of Spielberg, the identity of Shantou was far from being used. Relying on Spielberg, Gwyneth Paltrow took some care and kept a close connection with Shantou.

Seeing Drew's expression with a cordless phone, both happy and hurriedly away, Gwyneth Paltrow cleverly realized who the caller was, his eyes flashed and he followed without a trace.

See Drew saying that he got into a room, Gwyneth Paltrow took a glass of wine from nearby and waited quietly outside.

After a while, the door opened and I saw Drew coming out. Gwyneth Paltrow immediately showed a gossip smile and kindly gathered up: "Drew, is Eric's phone?"

"Yeah," Shantou replied, ignoring the reaction of Gwyneth Paltrow, walking in front of the microphone in the middle of the courtyard, turning off the music, taking it from Christina Aguilera. The microphone patted hard, and after everyone snorted in the subwoofer, everyone calmed down.

Shantou reached out and kissed Christina next to him and kissed him. He said to the microphone with a smile: "Hey, baby, I can only get here today, give everyone ten minutes, each time, slow down. I will let Natasha throw her out. Ah, there are those who are drunk, who will take them away, and they can sell them at night, um, that’s it."

The girls all know the character of the girl, although she smiles when she speaks, but if it is more than ten minutes, this awkward crazy girl will definitely throw people out.

So the action did not hesitate too much, and they were ready to leave. There was no shortage of girls jokingly saying: "Drew, is your man coming back?"

Shantou waved his hand: "Yeah, my king is coming, but I don't need you to be a small bed, so let's get out."

There are also girls who boldly say: "Drew, people are still in the shackles, can I stay to serve our king?"

"Roll, I will use a beer bottle to help you break it tomorrow. It’s been two minutes, and there are eight minutes."

Another girl with a greasy voice said: "I want to be thrown by Natasha. They look very good at first sight."

"You are a dead lily, I let Natasha interrupt your calf and throw it out, do you want it?"

"Drew, you are really violent."

It’s only five minutes after such a noisy, a lot of girls have basically dispersed, and Xiao Nizi personally puts Christina, who is still under the driving age, into a sports car and looks away, checking it inside and out. In addition, it was determined that no one left, and the two maids were ordered to clean as soon as possible, and they took the twins and drove away in a hurry. (To be continued.)