"Of course we hope to work with Ford, but he is not suitable for "Pretty Woman". This is a romance film. Ford is better at playing the role of a lone hero. It is difficult for him to create sparks with the heroine."
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"Be confident, Kevin. You know Michael very well and have been preparing for it for so many years. No one in Hollywood is more familiar with how to shoot "Dances with Wolves" than you. It is absolutely right for you to be the director yourself."
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"Mike, Orion's recently released "The Adventures of Abby" is doing well at the box office... Haha, you know what I mean, the share of "Pulp Fiction" has been delayed for half a year. This movie has made so much money for you, I don't want to It’s too ugly for everyone to make a fuss.”
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"This year's Cannes jury president is Wim Wenders. He definitely prefers films like "Sex, Lies and Videotape." So, we are not competing for the Palme d'Or this time, Ella. Sometimes it is better to take a step back. It’s very necessary.”
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"Japan? Sandy, what do you care about Japan? Girls should act, go to SPA, take care of themselves beautifully, and find a girlfriend when you have free time... No, everyone is watching, lady, lady a little."
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"Good evening, Bob, and Martin, nice to meet you. How is the preparation for "Goodfellas" going?"
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"Terry, I heard that Martin Davis from Paramount is also interested in Time Inc. You may be in trouble... Me, of course I am also interested, but this is big business, Daenerys We can’t do entertainment for the time being, so you can rest assured.”
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Inside a mountainside mansion in the Palisade.
The cocktail party started at 7:30 in the evening. There were hundreds of guests scattered in small groups in the spacious courtyard, but the atmosphere was not noisy at all. There is no strict time limit for the reception. Some people are still coming, and some people have already left early.
Simon was socializing in the crowd and chatting with Terry Semel. Nicole Kidman walked towards them in a full dress.
Terry Semel saw Nicole coming over, smiled, raised his glass to Simon, turned and walked away.
Nicole Kidman came to Simon, concealing her guilt and said nonchalantly: "Simon, did you call me over?"
Simon took Nicole to the edge of the cliff, leaned on the railing and looked at the night view of Los Angeles at the foot of the mountain, and said: "Qiao told me that you want to leave WMA, and you also hope to cancel the remaining two options with Daenerys Entertainment. contract?"
Nicole hesitated for a moment, then plucked up the courage and said, "I'm very grateful for the opportunity you gave me in "Pulp Fiction," Simon. However, I hope to be more free to plan my future."
Simon shook his head directly: "If you want to leave WMA, I will not stop you. However, you must complete the remaining two option contracts with Daenerys Entertainment."
"Why is this happening, Simon, didn't you already let Meg Ryan go?"
Simon was not moved by the pitiful tone in Nicole's tone. He turned slightly and stared into her eyes, saying, "Just because Daenerys Entertainment terminated its contract with Meg Ryan does not mean that the matter is over. I don't have that kind of The mentality of expecting you to be grateful after becoming famous is very unrealistic in Hollywood. All I ask is that you continue to fulfill the commitments you signed after you succeed. I really, really hate people who are unwilling to abide by their contracts."
Nicole felt Simon's harsh tone, and her aura became weaker. Simon revealed in his words that the Meg Ryan incident was not over yet, which made her even more uneasy.
After a second thought, Nicole quickly understood why Simon's attitude was so strong.
Because it is very good at discovering new talents, Daenerys Entertainment currently holds many option contracts. For "Batman" that Simon is producing, it is said that the male and female protagonists and major supporting actors have signed long-term film contracts.
Daenerys Entertainment has terminated an option contract with Meg Ryan. If she is allowed to leave this time, others will definitely do the same in the future when they become prosperous. A large number of contracts held by Daenerys Entertainment will Become waste paper.
In order to safeguard its own interests, Daenerys Entertainment obviously cannot allow this to happen.
Thinking of this, Nicole couldn't help but worry about Meg Ryan. She realized that Daenerys Entertainment seemed to let the other party leave easily, but actually wanted to set an 'example' for those who came after them, letting them know the consequences of rashly breaking the contract.
Simon looked back at the city lights at the foot of the mountain, and after a moment he asked in a calm tone: "Do you understand?"
Nicole nodded, her tone a little weaker, and said: "I actually hope to continue to cooperate with Daenerys Entertainment, Simon, but I also hope that Daenerys Entertainment can provide me with good enough opportunities."
"You want the heroine of "The Love of Ghosts". I know this, but this role is not suitable for you. I need a heroine with a more mature temperament. You are too young. The company is preparing for "Ninja God" "Turtles", you play April O'Neal."
Nicole subconsciously raised her chin, but realized that Simon's tone was not one of negotiation this time.
Daenerys Entertainment also let her read the script of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" before. The heroine of this movie is basically a gag vase. She jumped from being the heroine of a blockbuster movie like "Pulp Fiction", which won both box office and awards, to playing a role in a vase. Even if "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" will do well at the box office in the future, it will still be a step back for her.
"I, Simon, Jonathan seem to be vying for Erica Anderson for this role in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?"
"Erica's qualifications are too junior, I have already rejected it," Simon shook his head and explained, and then said: "If you don't want to, you can take a break."
What does a period of rest mean
Damn man!
Nicole cursed in her heart, but knew she had no other choice. With Simon's current attitude, if she forcibly terminates her contract with Daenerys Entertainment, she will definitely face a long lawsuit, not to mention that she has no money to deal with the lawsuit. Even if she can pay, the lawsuit will drag on for several years. She relies on The popularity accumulated by "Pulp Fiction" was completely gone by then.
When Simon heard Nicole's aggrieved response, he waved her hand to indicate that she could leave.
After drinking a cocktail alone by the railing, Simon was about to turn back to the crowd when another female voice sounded beside him: "Hi, Mr. Westeros."
Turning around, he saw a dark-haired woman in a backless evening dress appearing in front of him, but it was Demi Moore.
Demi Moore is almost unknown in Hollywood at this time. She is probably only known as the wife of Bruce Willis.
However, in Simon's opinion, the relationship between the two has too much of a Hollywood contract marriage meaning.
Many of Bruce Willis' screen images are that of a tenderhearted tough guy who is desperate for his family, so he needs a marriage. It is no coincidence that the two got married quickly during the filming of "Die Hard". In private, Lao Bu actually plays as he should.
As for Demi Moore, it can only be seen from her sensational extramarital affair with Xiao Li.
Thinking this, Simon smiled and playfully stretched out his hand to shake Demi Moore's hand, and said deliberately: "Hello, Mrs. Willis."
Demi Moore didn't expect Simon to recognize her, but she quickly explained: "I don't take my husband's surname, Simon, you can call me Demi."
Simon didn't pay attention to Demi Moore's unknowingly changed name of endearment and asked, "Didn't Bruce come over?"
"He went to New York to record a TV show," Demi Moore explained casually, and then asked: "Simon, you must have seen the audition materials I prepared for "The Last Love", right?"
"Yes," Simon said without hiding anything, "Congratulations first, Demi, you have successfully entered the final round of auditions."
Demi Moore's eyes flashed with joy, and she turned to think of Michelle Pfeiffer, Daryl Hannah and other competitors in this project. She immediately realized that the possibility of herself finally getting the role was very low.
Noticing that the young man next to her was still sizing her up, and remembering that the other man had just recognized her identity at a glance, Demi Moore immediately made a decision, unknowingly moving closer to Simon, looking over with fleeting eyes, and said : "Simon, I think I should be more suitable for this role than others. How about we find a place to chat alone?"
Simon raised his eyebrows slightly, beckoned the passing waiter to come over, changed a cocktail, leaned against the railing and said with an attitude of listening: "This is a good place, Demi, you can tell me what you think of the role of Molly." view."
Looking at the man in front of her like this, Demi Moore didn't understand that he was teasing her.
However, Simon was like this, so she didn't think she was qualified to put on airs. She just showed a resentful expression and said, "Simon, you really don't understand women's thoughts."
Simon took a sip of the cocktail, turned around and leaned on the railing, glanced around the crowd in the courtyard, raised the cup in his hand and gestured to the woman next to him: "Okay, Demi, I'll give you a chance, go by yourself. Find a companion among the crowd, and then go to the villa to wait for me upstairs. Remember, on the second floor, turn left, there is the third room."
A flash of embarrassment flashed across Demi Moore's face, and after a moment she finally said: "Simon, will this allow me to get the role?"
Simon shrugged: "I don't know, you can give it a try."
Demi Moore cautiously prodded, "I thought you would be a very committed man."
"Of course I am a man who places great emphasis on commitment," Simon glanced at the woman next to him and said, "It's just that I don't remember what promises I made to you."
After Simon finished speaking, without waiting for Demi Moore to respond, he walked towards the crowd in the courtyard.
Demi Moore stood there and hesitated for a while, then finally made a decision and also left the railing. However, of course she would not be stupid enough to actually look for the target at the reception as Simon ordered. Instead, she would go directly to ICM President Marvin Josephson in the crowd.
After listening to Demi Moore's whispered narration, Marvin Josephson showed no emotion of surprise or moral tangle in his expression. Being in Hollywood, he has experienced the most ridiculous and bizarre things, and Simon's request seems to Josephson to be ordinary.
Moreover, Bruce Willis is a client of WMA, so he doesn't need to think about the other party.
After thinking for a moment, Marvin Josephson whispered to Demi Moore: "Famke went to New York, and Helena happened to be in Los Angeles, how about it?"
Demi Moore knew that Josephson was talking about the two candidates for Wonder Woman, Famke Janssen and Helena Christensen, but she was not familiar with these two girls and had no idea about each other. temperament. Tonight's matter, I must find a 'partner' who knows the ins and outs.
"Marvin, I'm not familiar with them."
"And, um, what about Joan Severance? You met her at the last party at Jeffrey's."
Demi Moore continued to shake her head, thought for a while, and said: "Rene Russo, she should be able to do it."
Marvin Josephson thought for a moment and said, "This is Ed's client, and she seems a bit older."
Demi Moore showed a smile on her face and said: "That's why I said she is suitable."
Marvin Josephson was stunned for a moment, and soon understood. His eyes wandered among the crowd for a moment, and when he found the young man, he nodded with a smile and said, "Indeed, okay, I'll call Ed right now. I think that woman wouldn’t refuse such an opportunity.”
Simon doesn't know that he has become the subject of speculation by many people in Hollywood, and he doesn't care too much if he knows.
Back in Los Angeles, he has been single.
Having just gotten into the mood, Demi Moore wouldn't mind relaxing tonight if she did manage to find a companion in the crowd. As for the characters in "The Last Love", Simon had already decided to use the original cast. This would maximize the success rate and he would not have to spend too much time on this project.
With the rapid increase in assets under his name, Simon's time is seriously insufficient now.
More than an hour later, Simon was chatting with Joe Roth, who succeeded Ronald Goldberg as president of Fox Studios last year. Demi Moore appeared in his sight again. This time, she did not come over, but with Another tall woman with a mature temperament passed through his field of vision, and then walked into the villa together.
Simon vaguely felt that the woman next to Demi Moore was somewhat familiar, but he didn't see her face. He watched the two women enter the villa and couldn't remember it.
Joe Ross noticed what Simon was looking at, looked over together, and said with a smile: "Simon, do you want to get acquainted?"
"No need," Simon shook his head and said, "It's just that someone seemed to have taken advantage of me."
"What?"
"Nothing, you just said that Fox plans to shoot "The Exorcist 3"?"
"Yeah, Simon, would you like to read the script and make some comments?"
"Forget it, I'm too busy lately."
That's exactly what Hollywood party receptions are like.
Everyone chatted about recent events in the circle, talked about the projects at hand, or simply laughed and laughed. Then, many connections that were envied by outsiders were established through this kind of understatement, and some potential collaborations were also unknown in mutual contacts. Sprouting unconsciously.
The reception started to wrap up at ten o'clock.
At eleven o'clock, Jennifer dutifully watched the party company employees finish cleaning and then left. She greeted Simon solemnly as before, and left with Amy's assistant Vanessa.
Except for the bodyguard responsible for security in the annex building, Simon was the only one left in the huge villa.
Um.
Or three people.
Simon came to the second floor of the villa slightly drunk. He was somewhat dizzy and forgot whether it was the second room on the left or the third room on the right, or something else, so he patiently searched for it.