King of Hollywood

"But what?" After being watched by Adrian for about 5 or 6 minutes, Cruise finally couldn't help asking it, and frowned slightly, and there was a hint of dissatisfaction and dissatisfaction in his eyes, Although his movements were small, he could not conceal the eyes of Adrian who had been staring at him.

What a hell. Except for the Cannes Film Festival, he didn't seem to have contacted him? Adrian wondered somehow. Forget it, for the time being, there are two movies that need his cooperation, and ...

After quickly stunning the woman around Cruise, Adrian continued to smile again and said, "I think there is a character that is very suitable for you, Tommy, a contradictory and evil character."

"Is there a role for me?" Cruston was in the spirit, and the previous discomfort was instantly thrown out of the clouds.

Not only him, other people also raised their ears. Since Adrian said so, there must be his reason. After tonight, Adrian's prestige has been initially established.

"Yes, although the novel author may disagree, I think you are absolutely suitable." Adrian nodded seriously.

"Can I ... can I know what role this is?" Cruz's hand on the armrest was unconsciously folded into a fist, but with a touch of excitement in his tone, he saw that he was somewhat resistant but did not want to Let this opportunity go.

"Sorry, we ca n’t disclose it at this time. We are still discussing and preparing, and the director will not be me," Adrian said frankly. "However, as far as some of the actors I have considered so far, no one is better than you. It fits. "

"Thank you," Cruise said perfunctoryly, looking a little disappointed.

It's no wonder that the three films that accounted for most of Oscar's nominations were all made by Adrian. If Adrian does not direct, then the movie's appeal is already less than half.

But Cruise added: "Maybe we can find an opportunity to talk in detail."

"No problem, we will start preparing this movie at the latest in mid-May, and we will have enough time before that." Adrian nodded and said that was it, and then looked at Cruz with interest. Nicole Kidman beside me.

Cruz would just add that because Nicole gave him a hint in secret, others might not see it, but Adrian, who had been watching them, could see clearly. And before that, Adrian said that when there was a role suitable for Cruise, Nicole moved the corner of his mouth and seemed to want to ask something but quickly pressed down. Obviously, this woman was smarter than Cruise.

"Is there anything wrong, Ed?" Nicole asked with a smile. This was the first time she spoke tonight. Most of the time, she was more like a Cruise accessory. No wonder ...

"It's a pity that I recalled a few of the plays I've watched, which are not suitable for a beautiful woman like you, so I will only cooperate again next time." Adrian said in a regretful tone.

There was a hint of disappointment in Nicole's eyes, but there was always a smile on his face: "It doesn't matter, there is still a chance in the future, right?"

"Yeah, there is still a chance," Cruise said at this time.

Adrian shrugged, and after saying a few other words to the others, he got up and left. After walking through the lively crowd, talking and laughing Emma Thompson and Al Pacino greeted again and congratulations, and after a few hellos with many people, he came to the person sitting at the bar and drinking alone Around.

"Martini, add ice." After admiring the bartender, Adrian looked at Lafferne: "Are you all right, Laffer."

"Of course, what's wrong?" La Verne turned his head, his face full of redness, without any expectation of frustration.

As a result, Adrian hesitated for a few minutes, and did not respond until the bartender brought the martini he wanted.

"You surprised me, Laffer." He said with a smile.

"Because I didn't cry or complained?" Lafferne asked with a smile.

"Not so exaggerated, but I thought at least you would be downcast for a while." Adrian did not hide.

"It's really dejected, but for a short time, it's okay after walking out of the music center. It's useless, and-I believe you won't just let it go, right?" Laffern's eyes blinked without looking Holding him.

Adrian looked at him in surprise for a while, then spread his hands: "It looks like all the words I thought of before don't work anymore, should this be ... lucky?"

La Verne smiled: "I have made many wrong judgments and I have seen them many times, but this time I will not."

"Okay ..." Adrian pursed his lips, knowing that he didn't have to say too much, and raised his glass at Laverne: "So, Oscar."

"Respect Oscar." Rafern also raised the cup in his hand, and then the two cups hit each other with a tink.

Since La Verne doesn't need to comfort himself, what should be done? Adrian, who had done Martini, was about to find another target, and Crowder's voice rang in his ear: "Hey, Ed, you are here."

"Don't tell me, you've been looking for me for a long time." Adrian immediately turned his head and pointed to his nose. "I've been sitting with the old man of Shi Yi, unless you suddenly lose your eyes, you won't see Not to me. "

"Okay," said Crowder, rolling his eyes. "I just went around."

"Turned around? Then why didn't I see it, and who turned upstairs with whom?" Adrian asked deliberately.

"I'm not like you. I like to do this kind of thing at parties." Claude shrugged.

"I don't think there is any difference between taking a woman to a hotel and being in a party room," Adrian sniffed, but immediately shifted the subject and said, "I happen to have something for you, let me find a quiet corner first."

"Find a secluded corner? Isn't it here?"

"If you want to be interrupted every 3 minutes on average, I have no opinion."

They both sat down relatively quietly, and Crowder looked around and suddenly asked, "What about your lover?"

"Monica knows when it's time for me." Adrian smiled, seemingly proud, but the horse looked upright: "My proposal, how do you think about it?"

"I know what you think. Overseas distribution rights are indeed important, but if this acquisition is successful, we will have overseas distribution rights, right?" Claude said with a smile.

The issue of overseas distribution rights is indeed very important. This is one of the criteria for entering mpaa. If Hollywood is a big company, then mpaa is the board of directors of the company, and the seven major movie companies that have mpaa rating standards are members of the board. Although mpaa is just a private institution, the rights it has are among the best. No movie can be released without a rating-oh, it can be released without a rating, but once it is labeled as unrated, it can only be released Broadcasting in a few few movie theaters has neither the box office nor much influence, and no matter what kind of film producer it is, it is impossible to choose not to grade, unless it was intended to be hyped in this way from the beginning.

Even if graded, different grades will greatly affect the box office. The box office of R grade and PG-13 is completely different, not to mention -17, which is not much worse than X grade or ungraded. Therefore, when the big productions of big companies are submitted for review every year, there is no doubt that there is a battle between open fire and dark arrows. It would be great if the opponent's movie level could be improved by one level.

If Adrian wants to build his empire, then his film company must have a place in mpaa, so overseas distribution rights must also be owned. It's just that what he wants to say now is not just this.

"Shall I tell again, the story of the salesman and the shoes, Crow?" Adrian asked, raising his eyebrows.

"Hey, Ed, I didn't refuse," Claude raised his hands with a grin, "I want to say that that country is still new to us, and that matter is less than four years ago, Now is not the best opportunity. "

"Well, Crow, don't pretend to use political topics, you should know that the acquisition target you are planning now has started to visit China," Adrian replied politely, "Why these two years The overseas box office is at least 20% higher than before? Because the market in Eastern Europe was completely opened after 1991. If the market in China is opened again, think about it, they have 1 billion to 1.2 billion people. How much does it cost to watch a movie for 1 yuan? It's a matter of time before Japan becomes Hollywood's largest box office in East Asia. "

Anyway, sooner or later, the tuition fees for Chinese films will be paid, and instead of giving them to others, I will give some feedback. This is what Adrian intends to do. He only considers commercial interests. As for other aspects, there is no need to worry. How the Chinese government implements protection, he knows better than anyone, and is much easier and more powerful than European governments.

If they were willing to listen, Adrian wouldn't mind letting Chinese movies take a few detours-of course, just a little bit ~ www.readwn.com ~ he is now an American after all, expecting them to believe him without reservation? Do not make jokes. In short, in the case of obtaining sufficient profits, try to do a little help can be considered an account of yourself.

"You're right, but a little bit idealistic," Claude said, spreading his hands before he said what Adrian wanted to say: "Don't say I've been against you, Ed, think about it From the speculation of the yen to the present, every time you make a proposal, you are so surprised. I have to think about it in all directions, and I have been satisfying you, haven't I? "

"I always understand you, Crow, otherwise I would have been ..." Adrian made a "click" gesture and said in a joking tone.

"Well, I've arranged for an inspection, and wait until the results come out." Claude waved his hand.

"That's it." Adrian didn't say much, and after shrugging his gaze was attracted by people not far away.

"I have something else to do, so I'll leave first." Leaving this sentence, he immediately went over there.

"This guy ..." After seeing Adrian's goal clearly, Claude shook his head and laughed. ()