The rooftop bar of the Sunset Tower Hotel in Beverly Hills.
On the other side, the 70th Academy Awards ceremony at the Sacred Civic Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles is still going on. The Melisandre party that is about to begin is already very lively. Many people are standing in front of the TVs here, watching " Titanic" swept all the way to the end.
Nine o'clock West Coast time.
Robert Zemeckis, who was the final award presenter, came on stage and read out the final result amidst everyone's unsuspecting expectations: "The winner of the 70th Oscar for Best Picture is, "Titanic."
There were cheers inside and outside the television.
Not counting the Best Foreign Language Film awards for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and other awards, "Titanic" finally won a sweep of 11 out of 14 nominations. Daenerys Entertainment once again showed its appreciation for the film in this way. Increasingly assertive leadership in Hollywood.
Naturally, Simon would not be absent from such an important occasion.
However, as usual, he arrived at the top-floor bar of the Sunset Tower Hotel in advance. When everyone was cheering after hearing the results of the award ceremony, Simon was sitting in a booth in the corner of the bar with some other guests. On either side was Lina. ·Kane, one is Lin Zhao who was brought along casually to join in the fun.
Even though it was clear that Lin Zhao was Simon's woman, the girl still attracted quite a lot of attention when she just appeared.
There's nothing I can do, it's just too fierce.
In comparison, Lin Zhi, who can be confirmed to be sisters, cannot compare with his sister. After all, she is still a little green. However, unlike Lin Zhao's restraint, Lin Zhi wandered around the bar boldly and did not stay by Simon's side all the time.
Everyone toasted to the victory of "Titanic", and Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon, who was sitting opposite Simon, mentioned another thing: "Simon, about the movie that Daenerys is preparing. I'm also interested in the movie "Love Call Transfer", can you give me a role?"
The Hollywood version of "Love Call Transfer" is adapted as a remake of a Chinese film. The leading actor has been confirmed. Tom Hanks has also been selected as the director. Rob, the director who once filmed "When Harry Met Sally" Rainer.
Among Hollywood romantic comedies, Simon prefers "When Harry Met Sally" to some of the more famous films such as "The Last Day" or "Pretty Woman", and initially wanted to invite "The Last Day". The screenwriter of "Harry Met Sally" was working on the script. He thought that the heroines in Nora Efron's works were always sweet and easy to be homogenized, so he gave up.
The film is currently casting.
Because the news leaked that Simon valued this movie very much, coupled with the appeal of Tom Hanks, many female stars took the initiative to contact them. Even if no one could win the heroine, they could only get a guest-starring salary. , also went on and on.
When Simon heard Susan Sarandon mention it at this time, he was not surprised. He just shook his head: "Unfortunately, Susan, there seems to be no suitable role for you in the script."
"That's not a problem," Susan Sarandon argued: "Simon, just customize a role. Can I play it for free?"
"Heh, why don't you take some time to chat with Rob and the others."
Seeing what Simon said, Susan Sarandon had to give up. She didn't dare to get too entangled, but she focused on Lena next to Simon: "Lena, the box office of "Blair Witch" has exceeded 120 million. , it’s really amazing, are there any projects you can recommend to me?”
To be honest, Lena didn't, but she would not let go of the opportunity to win over a Hollywood A-list actress, even if some actresses of Susan Sarandon's age were too many in the wave of rejuvenation in Hollywood promoted by someone. It was somewhat unpopular, but he still said: "If you are interested, Susan, we can find time to drink coffee together."
"Oh, of course."
Susan Sarandon is currently under ICM, but if switching to the girl in front of her can bring her more opportunities, she would not mind switching to WMA. After all, there are so many new-generation actresses in Hollywood now. With their seniority, they have been squeezed out of many opportunities without realizing it.
Susan Sarandon chatted privately with some friends, and it was inevitable that she would complain.
Doesn’t it mean that someone likes mature women very much, why can’t they create more opportunities for them
Next to Susan Sarandon was Robert Redford, who was sitting with his legs crossed. After Sarandon finished speaking, he looked at Simon and said with a smile: "Speaking of "Blair Witch", a lot of people have been talking to me recently. Related scripts are being delivered here, and some of them are very good ideas, but I’m a little unsure about paying attention to them now.”
When Simon saw Redford seeking advice from him, he did not hide his secrets and said: "Last year's "The Ghost Story" only cost a few hundred thousand, and this time's "Blair Witch" actually cost less than 1 million to be precise. , so many people subconsciously label pseudo-documentary films as low-cost, which is actually a misunderstanding."
Redford was curious: "How to say?"
"The so-called pseudo-documentary film is, after all, just a form of film expression. The key is to tell a story. If you only want to tell a story with a small amount of investment, first of all, it will seriously limit the performance of the main creator."
Jane de Bont, one of the core directors of the DC Cinematic Universe next to Redford, had some realization: "Simon, when you say this, I suddenly became inspired. Moreover, I feel that mockumentary films do not necessarily have to be Use first person."
"Yes, a very good idea."
Susan Sarandon's boyfriend Tim Robbins said: "The problem is, Simon, I think people watch pseudo-documentary movies largely because of the novelty. In this type, the picture quality is a bit poor after all. If If the investment is too large, the risk will be significantly higher than that of a normal film film."
Simon doesn't object: "So, this type of film will never become mainstream."
Lena Kane listened to everyone's discussion, but she couldn't help but glance at the man next to her. Since he mentioned it just now, he must have some good ideas. However, she also understood that now was not the time to discuss this, and it must be discussed in private.
This man's ideas are very valuable.
Scanning Simon's eyes, Lina couldn't help but notice the girl on the other side.
So fierce.
Lina thinks that her figure is great, but it really can't be compared, it can't be compared.
Lin Zhao was keenly aware of Lina's gaze and subconsciously hid back. Unlike her sister, she always felt a little uncomfortable sitting here because... she felt inferior. After all, many of the people around her were big shots that could only be seen in movies, but she actually couldn't even understand what they were talking about.
It would be nice to be able to leave.
But, speaking of which, if you leave, where can you go
Cautiously but inevitably a little careless, Lin Zhao listened to the conversations around him. Thinking of this, Lin Zhao couldn't help but look around the bar, and soon found his sister. Na Nizi was having a pleasant chat with a woman in a black dress. , which made Lin Zhao even more confused. If Nizi’s English is not much better than hers, what can she talk to others about
Sitting like this, Lin Zhao would feel a sense of security when he occasionally felt a man's arms coming around him.
After another half an hour, the originally deserted bar became more and more lively. Lin Zhao went to socialize with the man. She probably knew that the people on TV just came here to celebrate. She didn't care too much before. , so for Melisandre's party, I've only heard the name a few times.
And she couldn't help but wonder, what was the man planning to do when he brought her here
Do we want her to become a Hollywood star like... Li Youhu
This is impossible.
In theory, she is already a 'dead person', and if she appears in the movie, her family will definitely know about it.
Even though she couldn't help but come over to plead with the man for his family this time, Lin Zhao actually didn't want to go back.
Because there is really nothing to miss.
Simon didn't have time to pay attention to the thoughts of the girls around him. When the various crews arrived one after another, he began to socialize non-stop, congratulating the crew of "Titanic", congratulating the crew of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", and encouraging " The team of "Shakespeare in Love" keeps up their efforts and feels sorry for "The Six Strong Pigs"...
Occasionally I am reminded of the 1994 God movie.
After such entertainment, think about the past year's "Two Smoking Barrels", "BJ's Diary", "Tornado", "Alone Day", "American Pie", "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Contact" , "Terminator 3", "The Flash 2" and even a series of films such as "Titanic", the past 1997 was actually not much worse than 1994.
Thinking of this, Simon just reminded himself secretly to extend this trend of letting a hundred flowers bloom as long as possible. After all, we still can’t let too many blockbusters or even assembly-line blockbusters take over Hollywood too early, as this is not good for anyone.
After socializing until around 10 o'clock, Simon left the Sunset Tower Hotel early.
Return to Dume Point Manor.
In a mansion in the Bel Air mountains, two sisters, Lin Zhao and Lin Zhi, were sent here. Lin Zhao was still a little dazed until he was led into the villa by the maid.
This is, again…
Next to her, Lin Zhi was also somewhat doubtful about life. He followed his sister into the living room of this luxurious villa. He looked around and then looked at his sister, focusing on a certain area on her chest.
After being stared at by his sister, Lin Zhao came back to his senses and wanted to cover his chest. After thinking about it, he gave up and just glared at his sister: "What's wrong?"
"I also want to ask what's wrong," Lin Zhi didn't reach out to her sister. Instead, she held up the pair wrapped in her white dress and said, "Simon, you don't seem interested."
Lin Zhao's face turned red and he looked for random topics: "It's very late, go to bed early."
"Um."
Lin Zhi said, and said to the Chinese-speaking maid behind him: "Take me to the bedroom."
The maid made an inviting gesture toward the stairs and said, "There are eight bedrooms here. Which one do you want, miss?"
"I'll go upstairs and take a look first."
Lin Zhao watched his sister go upstairs, feeling a little disappointed inexplicably. During the first few days when he was taken to his side, Lin Zhi slept with her. Now, this sister obviously no longer relies on him.
Think of that man again.
Several times in a row, he... Was he really unattractive? Or, from his perspective as a foreigner, was there nothing special about her
Lin Zhao had always been very proud, ever since he was a child.
However, now, she felt a sense of frustration that she had never felt before. Even the skin that she boasted of being outstanding seemed not to be appreciated by others.
Lin Zhao stood there blankly for a while, and finally sighed. Lin Zhao politely asked another maid behind her to take her upstairs. She planned to rest and missed Sister Yan a little. When she came in the morning, only the two of them were allowed to go upstairs. Someone's private plane, Sister Yan, who came to the United States with her, stayed in New York.
Realizing this thought, Lin Zhao once again felt that he was so useless that he started to rely on others like a little girl.
The next day is March 24th.
Tuesday.
Even Lin Zhao, who doesn't care much about current affairs, felt a certain excitement because of the media noise caused by "Titanic" winning 11 Oscars the day before.
This has nothing to do with her. She actually wants to return to New York early in the morning.
She has already planned to study at Columbia University in the second half of the year, but she still has to work hard to take English lessons and other courses.
Never let yourself be too useless.
It's a pity that Lin Zhi didn't want to and planned to spend a few days in Los Angeles. After all, no one was urging them to leave, so why not stay.
After asking, Lin Zhao could also arrange for teachers to make up lessons for her, so she gave up.
So I left it like that.
Unknowingly, I started to pay attention to many things again. On the third day after the Oscars ceremony, the hustle and bustle had not subsided. Daenerys Entertainment launched another video game called "StarCraft". Lin Zhi immediately After trying it out, he even talked to her about how popular last year’s Counter-Strike OL was, saying that it had sold more than 12 million units worldwide and earned more than 800 million US dollars.
800 million U.S. dollars, converted into RMB, is close to 7 billion.
Lin Zhao felt a little unreal. How could a video game sell for so much money
Moreover, thinking about the attitude towards video games in China, I couldn't help but slander someone. If a game sells so many, how many children will it hurt
Then, on Friday, Daenerys Entertainment launched another singing group, and Lin Zhi found music for her to listen to, called "Wannabe". It's a very interesting song, especially the MV. Even if she is an outsider, seeing the one-shot shooting method, she will inevitably feel a bit amazing.
Due to the promotion of Daenerys Entertainment, the song reached the third place on the Billboard singing list, which is said to be very important in the West, the next day. It seemed that it was only a matter of time before it reached the first place.
At the same time, there will be a grand press conference related to him on Saturday.
Tinker Bayer's 1998 spring new product launch conference.
My sister asked the waitress next to her for an invitation, and took her to fly to San Francisco to watch.
Just being at the grand new product launch conference made her feel shocked. Thousands of people gathered together, and she could clearly feel the worship-like enthusiasm. The series of electronic products released by Tinker Bayer made Lin Zhao deeply feel certain gaps.
Later, my sister also got two iBerry mobile phones released by Tinker Bayer in advance through the waiter. They were obviously different from traditional mobile phones and had full keyboard mode. Only after using them did they realize that what they got was a limited edition high-end version, which was different from traditional mobile phones. The biggest difference with the regular version is that you can take photos.
A mobile phone that can take pictures opened Lin Zhao's horizons again.
It's just that the corresponding call packages are a bit expensive. My sister chose a package of 299 US dollars, which is equivalent to several months' salary of ordinary people in China. Lin Zhao subconsciously converted it into RMB and wanted to hit someone.
So it was until Monday, March 30, another shocking day.
A maid came over and took them to Dumeijiao Manor, where they met the man's... wife.
It turned out that the other party wanted to see her.
Trembling, uneasy, and in a trance.
I wasn't scolded or had my hair pulled.
However, even the younger sister who had been with her had become a little quail at that time. The two sisters listened to the woman's explanation in fluent Chinese and admired her fierceness.
The next day, I set off again and flew back to China with the man.