Outside the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Cindy Crawford stepped out of the limousine in a full dress and was immediately surrounded by the cheers and screams of fans on both sides of the red carpet. Even though she knew that this hot atmosphere was not caused by her, it was not her first time attending. In similar situations, the mood is inevitably infected.
Today is Wednesday, December 14th.
It's the day of the premiere of "Suicide Squad," another blockbuster in the DC Cinematic Universe series.
After the third Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Cindy Crawford moved to the East Coast and began preparing for "Fair Game" which will start filming early next year.
Although Simon Westeros made it clear that he was not optimistic about the movie, Cindy was not willing to give up.
The heroine of a blockbuster movie that costs $50 million to make is not easy to come by.
However, Cindy also conveyed Simon's attitude to Joe Silver, the producer of "Fair Game". No one in Hollywood would ignore the opinions of a young tycoon, let alone a big business involving an investment of 50 million US dollars. Project, the script is currently being revised, and it is said that Silver has personally communicated with Westeros and obtained some opinions.
Cindy's attendance at the premiere of "Suicide Squad" was not an official invitation, but an active expression of her wish to come and support.
Mainly to increase personal exposure.
After three consecutive Victoria's Secret shows, competition in the fashion industry is becoming increasingly fierce.
Relying on the accumulation of popularity in the past, Cindy Crawford has been ranked first in the model popularity list launched by the Igret portal in the past two years, but her points on the list are being lost more and more by latecomers. Recently, once it is overtaken, the popularity will fall very quickly with the frequency of new people replacing old ones in the fashion industry.
Of the five supermodels who rose to prominence in the 1980s under the hype of Elite, only she and Claudia Schiffer are still in the top ten. Linda Evangelista was squeezed out of the top ten this year, Black Pearl Naomi Campbell has disappeared, and Christie Turlington simply got married and had children and quit the fashion industry.
Many fans have questioned the fairness of the Yigrit Portal list, but Cindy knows that there is probably no other list in the circle that is more authoritative than the one from the Yigrit Portal, because that list is entirely made up of supermodels. Public endorsements, catwalk shows, covers and other qualifications are accumulated through a points system, instead of the highly subjective rankings in previous fashion magazines that inevitably have public relations factors.
With these little thoughts in mind, Cindy walked across the red carpet of the premiere in style, triggering bursts of screams.
Finally, after signing autographs and taking photos in front of the photo wall, Cindy was led by the staff to a lounge prepared for important guests at the backstage of the theater. Many guests came today on their own initiative, but Daenerys Entertainment and Time Warner Group did not neglect the details of the reception.
Many people have gathered in the lounge.
They were all public figures, and they knew each other even if they didn't interact with each other. Cindy greeted everyone warmly and looked around quietly, regretting that she didn't see a certain guy.
There are many acquaintances in the circle.
The intimate waist, semen, and legs are crowded together on a single sofa not far away, like a pair of dazzling lilies. Rumors about the two's lesbian tendencies have been spread in the circle more than once. I don't know if someone knows about it. What would you think
Stephanie Seymour, who made Cindy grit her teeth, also came with her fiancé Peter Brant to join in the fun. Their eyes accidentally touched and sparks flew.
There are also Eva Herzgova and Daniela Pusteva, who are under the name of Elite female agent Grace Spurter, who have just emerged this year. Some media predict that both women are expected to enter the top ten of the model popularity list next year. , officially obtained the title of supermodel.
Without Tracy Gauff, the other party probably has other work arrangements.
Nicole Kidman, who had just greeted Cindy with a hug, noticed her wandering eyes and asked with a smile: "Cindy, are you looking for Simon?"
Cindy came back to her senses and did not deny it: "Yeah, it seems he hasn't come over yet."
Nicole smiled with a slight sense of superiority: "I just asked Amy, unfortunately, Simon will not come over tonight."
"ah?"
Thinking that Cindy didn't understand, Nicole pointed to Daenerys Entertainment CEO Amy Pascal who was talking to Terry Semel not far away.
Of course Cindy knew who Nicole was talking about, but she just didn't expect that this guy wouldn't even attend the premiere of such an important movie. Could it be that there is discord between Daenerys and Time Warner, as rumored? After thinking about it and then giving up the idea, Amy Pascal attended in person and had a good chat with Time Warner CEO Terry Semel. Obviously there was no conflict between the two parties.
Nicole actually knows better.
A new movie written by a certain guy recently started shooting, and he must have gone to the set. However, the news only goes so far, as Simon's new film is still under strict confidentiality. As for the filming location, it is obviously not in Los Angeles, maybe Australia, so I couldn't make it to the premiere.
Cindy Crawford also wanted to take the opportunity tonight to discuss the renewal of the Victoria's Secret endorsement contract with Simon, and she was a little disappointed after confirming that Nicole was not joking with her.
Of Victoria's Secret's original five spokespersons, the other four were less famous and all signed five-year contracts. Only Cindy signed a three-year contract that expires next year.
At first I felt I had taken advantage, but now I only regret it.
The current Victoria's Secret show has gone far beyond an ordinary fashion show for the fashion industry.
Whether you can be on the Victoria's Secret catwalk, whether you can get themed openings and closings, has become a symbol of a model's status, especially the Victoria's Secret brand spokesperson. With such an identity, the resources of the entire Westeros system They will tend to lean towards them intentionally or unintentionally, which is almost obvious to everyone in the circle.
The reason why Cindy Crawford has been able to stabilize her status in recent years is because she has been the top model since the model popularity list was launched on the Igret portal. This is also due to her status as a Victoria's Secret spokesperson.
If you lose this halo, even if you want to focus on developing in Hollywood in the future, it will not be so smooth.
The remuneration for the endorsement contract originally signed was US$5 million over three years. If the growth of the Victoria's Secret brand in recent years is purely used as a standard, if she wants to renew the contract, Cindy's offer of US$5 million per year is not excessive.
However, the fact is that a lot of fairies are now staring at the position that Cindy is about to give up. Victoria's Secret official's interest in renewing the contract with her does not seem to be that obvious. Cindy has considered that if she can sign for another three years, Even if the total price is still US$5 million, considering the halo blessing brought by maintenance, I can only accept it.
If you want to renew your contract, getting the approval directly from Simon Westeros is more effective than anyone else’s endorsement.
At the after-party of the Victoria's Secret show last month, Cindy wanted to discuss this matter with Westeros, but unfortunately Stephanie Seymour interfered and she had to put her thoughts aside temporarily. Let’s just hope Westeros can forget about the mess Stephanie Seymour revealed.
Until the staff came to inform everyone to enter the screening room, Westeros did not show up.
Six o'clock in the afternoon on the West Coast.
In the hall filled with celebrities, reporters and fans, the screening of "Suicide Squad" began directly after the host made a brief speech.
Cindy Crawford temporarily put aside some thoughts and just regarded this as a pure movie viewing.
After the opening credits of Daenerys, Warner Bros. and DC Films, the first thing that appeared on the big screen was a fast-moving aerial shot, accompanied by the roar of a helicopter and chaotic radio conversations. Below the helicopter was a small town. The chaotic town has been shrouded in thick smoke and flames. Looking down from a high altitude, vehicles and crowds are running around like ants, and frequent gunshots are heard.
It was just this set of suspenseful and hot shots that directly brought the attention of everyone in the hall to the movie.
For the filmmakers on the scene, there is much more to be seen from this set of shots.
The first is the budget burned.
The opening scene of the movie is such a big scene, which is simply unattainable in ordinary movies.
Moreover, this kind of crisp opening that caught the audience's attention also inspired the filmmakers at the scene, and some of them were already thinking about how to use it in their own movies.
On the big screen.
The camera quickly turned to the face of a man in the helicopter cabin. Audiences who had seen the trailer of "Suicide Squad" recognized that this was the male protagonist Rick Flag played by Val Kilmer.
At the beginning, Warner believed that Val Kilmer's popularity was not enough to support the male lead in "Suicide Squad", and once tried to invite Mel Gibson to play this role. The summer film "The Wire", although it was a Robert De Ni Luo and Al Pacino led the ensemble cast, but the gangster played by Val Kilmer also left a deep impression on the audience, and his popularity greatly increased.
As soon as the close-up shot of Val Kilmer was fixed, a hurried voice came from the radio: "The target has left the town. He is going to escape to the mountains, ah..."
After the short scream, the radio was only filled with rustling noise.
The helicopter began to turn, and Rick Flagg checked his equipment for the last time with a stern expression, put on a gas mask, and then said to the men waiting behind him: "Follow me."
As soon as the words fell, someone opened the cabin, threw down the rope, and more than a dozen special operations team members slid down from the helicopter skillfully.
This part of the shot was completely shot by real special forces. The whole process looked professional and smooth. After editing, it gave the audience a wonderful and immersive sense of being on the scene.
Just after the assembly was completed on a rooftop in the town, another burst of explosions was heard not far away.
Following the reminder from the helicopter, Rick Flagg rushed towards the target without hesitation. The audience soon saw a terrifying figure surrounded by flames destroying everything like crazy. Rick Flagg led people closer , happened to encounter a remaining special operations team member on the ground and was swallowed up by the flames, turning into ashes in the blink of an eye.
This horrifying scene stopped everyone at the scene, except for Rick Flag, who didn't hesitate to shoot.
Gunfire rang out.
The figure surrounded by flames screamed, looked over fiercely, turned around and ran away.
Rick Flagg chased after him without any hesitation. The men behind him reacted and followed closely. A deputy also reminded: "Rick, it says you must live."
Rick Flag, who was running, glanced at the hell-like scene around him and said coldly: "First we have to stay alive."
From 'Follow me' just now to this sentence 'First we have to live', with just two lines and a series of shots, the image of a brave and powerful special operations officer who cares about the lives of his brothers has appeared on the screen.
In the next five minutes, there was continuous fighting and chasing. Because the disparity in strength was too great, a team of special warriors led by Rick Flag died one by one, and in the end he was the only one left. When the terrifying figure surrounded by flames finally came to a cliff with nowhere to escape, Rick Flagg, who was covered in scars, took off his gas mask and threw it to the ground, looking not far away with blood-red eyes. At that figure.
"Son of Bitch!"
Cursing fiercely, Rick Flagg raised his gun without hesitation and pointed at the figure in front of him who was also at the end of his crossbow. At this moment, a group of black mist fell from the sky. Rick Flagg only vaguely saw a figure. The slender female figure blew a breath at herself. Before she could tell whether it was an illusion, her body was already unconscious and fell unconscious.
The screen is also black.
When the light came back on, the camera turned to a hearing hall. A fat black woman was introducing several big shots on the stage, while the battle of the team led by Rick Flag was also played on the big screen. Video.
"The revenge demon has the ability to control flames and has a strong self-healing ability. Ordinary weapons cannot cause fatal damage to it. In this hunt, we lost a total of 37 special operations team members. If it weren't for the witch who also has superpowers, , he will still escape in the end, which once again proves the necessity of my plan. The Federation needs to form a team of super-powered people to help us perform some tasks that ordinary soldiers cannot complete."
During a dramatic scene in which Amanda Waller talks to several government officials, credits begin to appear on the big screen.
In the screening hall, there is a thrilling chase at the beginning. Even the audience who have no knowledge of DC comics can fully enjoy it. This is also the effect Simon hopes to achieve.
The opening text interspersed with subtitles quickly introduces the general background of the whole thing.
Faced with the constant emergence of superpowers across the federation, Amanda Waller, who is wary, believes that humans need to create a team for checks and balances, and has been lobbying high-level government officials for this purpose. After the Cyborg incident, the Mother Box that originally fell into human hands was accidentally lost, and federal officials urgently needed to recover it. Amanda Waller's "Suicide Squad" plan to activate super-powered criminals was finally passed
This background introduction ends, and after the title of 'Suicide Squad', the main film begins.
Rick Flag, who was seriously injured after fighting a revenge demon, had just left the hospital when a car stopped in front of him, and a sexy girl wearing a black OL suit got out of the car.
The last memory before coma emerged, and Rick Flagg was wary: "Is it you?"
The girl stretched out her hand to Rick Flagg: "Hello, Mr. Flagg, I am June Munn."
Rick Flag paused, then stretched out his hand: "Thank you for saving me last time."
The girl smiled slightly, but there was a bit of evil and charm in her smile: "Mr. Flagg, it seems that you are very self-aware."
Rick let go of the other party's delicate hand: "So..."
The girl handed over the document she was holding when she got off the bus: "This is your transfer order. From today on, we will work together."
In the screening hall, many people couldn't help but feel amazed when looking at the sexy girl on the big screen.
This is Natasha Kinski.
Therefore, some people also thought of the scandal between the girl and Simon Westeros.
However, this charming European actress plays the role of 'The Witch', which is indeed very suitable.
Simon's original choice of Natasha Kinski, whom he had not contacted for a long time, to play this role was definitely not a personal preference, because the image really fit.
In fact, the first choice for this role was Isabelle Adjani. If we talk about the role of a charming and evil witch, no one is more suitable than Adjani. The French actress played the role of Zuraski in "Possessed" Simon was deeply impressed by her performance. Unfortunately, Isabelle Adjani, who is 39 years old this year, is a little fat, but the role of the witch needs to be slim and charming.
After Simon's request for the other party to reshape his body was rejected, he could only give up with regret. The role of 'The Enchantress' ultimately fell to second choice Natasha Kinski.