Each Hollywood studio has its own relatively fixed talent pool.
In recent years, Daenerys Entertainment has cultivated a large number of long-term top filmmakers through the DC Cinematic Universe project and a series of other blockbuster films.
Of course, Simon won't be satisfied.
This time Michael Bay and David Fincher are the other two new directors Simon plans to train.
Compared to Finch, Simon actually likes Michael Bay more.
In the original timeline, although Michael Bay was always ridiculed by film critics for his tendency to show off his skills and lack of substance, and was also nicknamed "Explosive Bay", this director was always able to complete the project within the studio's budget. project, and the films he directs are basically able to achieve very good box office success, with very few mistakes, so he is one of the directors that various Hollywood studios are competing to cooperate with.
Looking at David Fincher again, although this director is also outstanding, because the box office volume in his area of expertise (suspense and thriller genre) is usually not high, and he likes to burn money too much, the box office of his works is also very unstable, so the studio There are always a few worries when cooperating with the other party.
It was just their first meeting. Simon and David Fincher briefly talked about "Seven Deadly Sins" and quickly sent each other away.
Michael Bay saw Madonna looking at Simon who was staying, and was a little envious, but he also left wisely to continue his work.
After the crowd disappeared, Madonna immediately moved closer to Simon, not caring about the many eyes around the studio, and said: "Simon, I heard that this big show is looking for guests to perform. Do you think I am suitable?"
Simon gestured to a tall model not far away and teased: "Maggie, do you think it's appropriate for you to stand among them?"
"They are just taller than me," Madonna said, obviously not caring, "and since they are all taller than me, standing among them, I am the most conspicuous one."
Simon found that he had ignored Queen McQueen's naturally strong self-confidence, and smiled: "Okay, but originally I had planned to invite guest performers, but in the end I forgot about it."
Initially I considered inviting a few guest performers as I remembered. However, after careful consideration, Simon still felt that for the first Victoria's Secret show, it would be best to keep the audience's attention on the Victoria's Secret Angels. This is also the best way to build the brand of Victoria's Secret Angels.
Madonna was not disappointed and continued: "So, I will definitely be able to watch it then, right?"
"Of course," Simon nodded and said, "I will ask someone to give you some tickets."
"I'm already looking forward to it."
As Queen Mai said this, a small hand came over unknowingly. Seeing that the small hand was about to touch the back of her hand, Simon felt helpless and flicked it with his index finger. The Queen immediately retracted in pain and looked innocent and accusatory. Looking at Simon.
Simon reached over and pinched Queen Mai's chin and said, "Don't seduce me again, or I'll deal with you."
Queen Mai's chin was raised by Simon, and she still winked at her without showing any signs of weakness: "In bed, you can do whatever you want."
"Bichi."
"jerk."
“…”
"Look, are we a good match?"
“…”
"Hahaha."
Simon withdrew his hand helplessly, pretending not to recognize the McQueen laughing wantonly next to him, and turned to the T stage. The staff who were looking over curiously noticed Simon looking over and started to continue their work.
After a while, Madonna stopped laughing, but she still said with some resentment: "Hey, Simon, why aren't you interested in me?"
Simon said: "I'm not someone who wants to take a bite of every dish I see. It just so happens that you are not my type."
Queen Mai became interested: "What kind of 'dish' do you like? I originally thought... But last time I saw you bring a little girl."
Simon simply ignored it.
Madonna persisted: "Hey, do you think I'm too wild and that's why you don't want to sleep with me? You just scolded me Bichi."
Simon nodded: "Yes."
Madonna looked at Simon for a few times, shook her head and said: "It seems not, you don't care too much about this, otherwise you would definitely ignore me. However, you men are really hateful. Why can you find so many women, while we women can't?" Can’t you find a lot of men?”
“Have you ever seen one cup with many teapots?”
"Why are you men like teapots, but we women can't be teapots?"
"How is the preparation for your film "Naked" going?"
When Madonna saw Simon change the subject, she didn't bother. She completely gave up some of her thoughts and planned to only treat the man next to her as a friend from now on. It's very honorable to have a friend of the opposite sex like Simon Westeros.
"Columbia Pictures has agreed to invest. The budget is US$30 million. The director and leading actor have been finalized. Shooting will probably start by the end of the year," Madonna said, and then asked: "Simon, how much box office do you think this movie can get?"
Simon said frankly: "Probably, ten to twenty million."
Madonna stared: "I worked so hard to perform, and it only costs 10 to 20 million?"
Simon spread his hands: "Actually, you may have overestimated everyone's interest in watching Madonna's passionate scene."
"How is it possible?" Queen Mai was still confident and said, "How about we make a bet?"
Simon shook his head: "If you don't fight, you have nothing to lose to me."
"I really want to beat you up."
Simon thought for a moment and said: "Perhaps you can revise the script again, ignore those passionate scenes, and focus on creating the femme fatale attributes of the heroine."
Madonna hit the snake with a stick: "How about you help me change the script?"
"I'm very expensive."
"I'll give you whatever money you have," Queen McQueen was very generous, and then added: "Sony is paying the bill anyway."
Simon felt that Sony had been taken advantage of again this time, and he said helplessly: "If I were to change it, it might be a different story. Besides, your acting skills, well, you should know about it, right?"
"Didn't I do a great job in Pulp Fiction?"
"That's because I'm the director."
"As long as you ask, the director of my movie is also yours," Madonna immediately added: "Sony will foot the bill."
Simon began to feel a little pity for Sony. He raised his hand and knocked Madonna on the forehead, who was leaning over again subconsciously, and said: "You'd better play by yourself. I really don't understand why you have to go to Hollywood and be your own emperor." Isn’t it great to be a diva?”
"Then why do you have to do so many things again?"
"I'm different from you. It's hard for you Earthlings to understand such things as geniuses."
Madonna seemed to have discovered some big secret: "Hey, which planet are you from?"
"Alpha Centauri."
"Are you here to invade the earth?!"
"yes."
"Great, I can help."
"I'm embarrassed that you took such initiative."
Madonna immediately laughed again, and soon asked curiously: "Hey, do you think there will really be aliens invading the earth?"
Simon did not answer, but said: "Would you go to Africa to invade an ant nest?"
Madonna said seriously: "If the ants in that ant nest are special enough, I think I will go and see it."
Simon shrugged: "Then we can only resign ourselves to fate."
As the two chatted, Michael Bay on the other side had gradually adjusted various equipment on the T stage, and some officially signed Victoria's Secret Angels also arrived one after another.
There will be a simple rehearsal today, mainly testing some photography and lighting effects.
The Victoria's Secret show is held in early November, but the rehearsal time for the show is mainly concentrated in August. Because four major fashion weeks will be held in September and October, which is the busiest season of the year for models, Simon does not intend to prevent these Victoria's Secret Angels from participating in some catwalks that are important to them.
Of course, the Victoria's Secret show is definitely still the most important.
Three of the five Victoria's Secret Angel spokespeople who have signed up are Helena Christensen, Tyra Banks and Stephanie Seymour. Cindy Crawford is very busy and cannot attend every rehearsal. In attendance, Yasmin Gehry, the 'Waist Essence', also has a very tight schedule and did not come today.
Of course, none of the other supermodels who were about to participate in the show showed up.
To put it simply, the people who came this time were all models who had relatively low status in the fashion industry. For example, the three angel spokespersons who came here basically regarded this show as the most important thing for them this year. As long as there is no too important work, I will stay in Los Angeles as much as possible.
Noticing Simon here, taking advantage of the break before the rehearsal started, a group of tall girls with delicate faces came over to say hello, and of course they didn't forget to chat with Madonna.
Although Queen Mai looked unconcerned just now, she was really surrounded by a group of big goblins at this time, and she still clearly felt a little pressure.
Michael Bay personally adjusted the photography slide rails on the side of the catwalk. He stood up and was about to start. He noticed that the models had gathered around Simon. He waited for a moment and then motioned to a staff member next to him to call someone. He was once again worried about someone. I was envious of a guy with a lot of good fortune.
In this circle, even if you are just a music video director, there are still many young actors who want to be posted up. Of course, Michael Bay also took advantage of the situation.
However, Michael Bay has no intention of getting involved with this group of top fairies who are about to participate in the Victoria's Secret show.
No matter what the young man thinks, many people will naturally regard this big show as Westeros' private territory. If someone is not wise enough to hunt in this territory, the end will not be good.
As long as he can rely on this opportunity to successfully enter Hollywood, he will be short of nothing in the future. Michael Bay does not want to lose a big deal for a small amount.
The staff came over to remind him, so Simon sent a group of girls around him to work and grabbed the seat next to him. Stephanie Seymour saw the other girls gradually leaving, and leaned into the man's ear and asked: "Simon, how have you been recently?" have time?"
Simon nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, I will call you when the time comes."
If it had been anyone else, Stephanie Seymour was sure the call would have come, and she wouldn't necessarily want to ignore it yet. However, the man in front of me really didn't have any sincerity when he spoke.
Seeing Stephanie Seymour's resentful eyes, Simon just urged: "Go to work quickly. My boss is very demanding. If you don't do well, you may be fired."
Knowing that the man was not joking, Stephanie Seymour got up obediently and walked towards the T stage.
After all the girls left, Madonna said: "This is so much, can you eat it?"
Simon looked at the pleasant sight not far away and said with a smile: "Even if many things in this world are edible, they don't necessarily have to be used for eating."
Such an exquisite batch of top-quality vases is actually more suitable for careful appreciation and appreciation. There is no need to press it on the big bed to play with it.
Although Simon never treats himself badly when it comes to women, he also never pursues sexual desires excessively.
On the T stage, some rearrangements were made. The angels gradually got into the mood, and they did not need to change clothes. They began to wait at the end of the T stage under the guidance of the staff.
Madonna and Simon looked over there together, and the rehearsal started soon. She didn't think anything about it at first, but soon, Madonna noticed the accompaniment playing in the studio.
This is a piece of pure music accompanied by finger snapping, and no one sings it. However, Madonna is very sure that this is a song, a new song that she has never heard before.
Then I figured out that the reason why there were no lyrics was obviously due to the need for confidentiality.
Then he looked at the man next to him: "Simon, is this a new song you wrote?"
Simon did not deny it and nodded: "Yes."
"It sounds like it's very suitable for a woman to sing," Queen McQueen suddenly became energetic and said, "What do you think of me performing?"
"Are you willing to terminate your contract with Warner?"
"Um?"
Simon smiled and said: "Don't forget, I own Universal Music now. Good things must of course be reserved for the singers under my own record company."
Queen Mac was dissatisfied: "Universal Records doesn't seem to have any famous singers. Don't you think it's a waste?"
"do not think so."
“…”
Queen Mai was immediately speechless.
Even if she is willing to terminate the contract with Warner, Warner is not willing.
Moreover, with her current status, after her contract with Warner expires, she is more inclined to run her own record company alone, and will only cooperate more with major record giants.
"So, what's the name of this song?"
“Since there is a Victoria’s Secret Angel on the runway, of course this song is called ‘Paradise’.”
Paradise means 'paradise', 'Eden', 'promised land', etc. Therefore, there are many English songs named after this word.
What Simon chose was "Paradise" written by a less well-known online singer many years later. The singer's name was also very unusual. The two of them formed a group called 'NLSN/THUYMY'.
However, compared to other songs with the same name, Simon feels that this song "Paradise" really has an ethereal and distant artistic conception like a paradise land, which makes people never tire of listening to it.
The music in the studio continued, and Madonna became more and more curious, pestering Simon to hear it in advance.
Simon was unable and impossible to bring the record to Queen Mac immediately, so he had to sing along softly with the live music.
*Afraid of the vastness of the blue sky, but still want to fly in it
*Desire to be a beacon and guide you in the right direction
*You can hear the distant siren sounding all night long
*Looking for the astonishing magnificence of the world, leaving behind the worries and tranquility of the world
*I want to travel through the astonishing magnificence, and I hope to have a companion in this world.
*Let us subvert the world order together
*Nothing in the world can match my crazy thoughts
*No matter where we live
*Nothing can stop us from yearning for heaven