"Thank you for your congratulations, Mr. Wright, I don't really care if I can get it or not," Angela said casually, holding the phone and looking at the scenery outside the car window, "Let's talk about the previous things, what are you thinking about? Like?"
Listening to the words from the mobile phone, she raised the corner of her mouth slightly: "No, no, Mr. Wright, this is not a threat. I believe Ed has already told you, we just want to have an equal conversation partner. Ace Mr. Na is a respectable gentleman, but he is getting old and conservative and stubborn. Think how aggressive and aggressive he was at the beginning as Disney CEO, but now? I think, if Disney changed It would be good for both of us to have someone with more guts who understands win-win as CEO.”
Angela tapped her fingers on the armrest of the seat a few minutes later, before speaking again: "I have no intention of doing Disney business, as you said, this is your internal problem. However, Mr. Wright, I just want to make one point. From the current situation, Disney and Pixar may break up because of this. It is very difficult for Mr. Eisner to make a small step every time, which is very difficult for us to accept. Eisner clearly doesn't understand -- or rather he doesn't want to understand what a win-win is."
Speaking of this, she took a deep breath: "If it really comes to this point in the end, then we have to terminate the cooperation in an all-round way. So I suspend the negotiation of the new script, and I also agreed with Ed to suspend the preparation of the next two parts of "Pirates of the Caribbean". Proposal. Mr. Wright, we're not asking too much, we just want to negotiate with a CEO who knows how to move forward and back—and—appropriate compromises... Well, that's it, I look forward to good news from you."
Angela closed the phone and took a deep breath. She looked outside and snorted softly. It seemed that they had begun to shake. Ed and Steve did a good job, but they were not bad either. Just terminating the cooperation of "Pirates of the Caribbean" is enough for them to seriously consider, besides, the patent rights of "Pirates of the Caribbean" are still in Angela's hands. Pirates" games have to be renamed.
Of course, the most important thing is that no one in Hollywood does not know the value of Angela, and the script she took out to negotiate with Disney before can see the value of the story based on the pattern on the dollar. . If you really broke up with Angela because of the collapse of the Pixar talk, I don’t know how many people would secretly have fun. Eisner thought he could appease Angela just talking about animation without touching live-action movies, but he was wrong!
As long as their impression is deepened, the possibility of Eisner stepping down will greatly increase. Thinking of this, Angela couldn't help but smile. Before leaving Los Angeles, she worked with several screenwriters of the company to drive out the script of "National Treasure", and then specially asked Sparrow to contact Disney and expressed that they could jointly invest in the filming like "Pirates of the Caribbean", and then release it when it is hooked. Negotiations ceased after the ultimatum.
It's a pleasant thing to blackmail each other with making a movie "later". Angela grinned mockingly. However, the delay in the preparation of "Pirates of the Caribbean" may have a great impact on Kayla, and it's time to see her. Don't think that you can really escape from your hands by hiding.
But thinking of Kayla, Angela couldn't help frowning slightly. Since that day, Avril and Avril didn't do anything but cuddle and fall asleep, in the ten days before she arrived in London, except for the occasional sex or two, most of the time was hugging and chatting. Music, life, fashion, etc., except for some sensitive topics, it is like going back to the peaceful time when Angela went to see her in Napani a few years ago, and the two fell asleep together.
However, when Angela came to London, her thoughts immediately turned to Kayla, and when she thought of her, she couldn't help but have a strong desire to possess her. Because the fruit is already ripe... ready to pick
"Miss, we're coming." Bucket's voice brought Angela back to reality.
"Okay, I see." Angela looked outside, the car had already entered the palace gate. She immediately sat up straight and straightened her purple short skirt suit for formal occasions.
The car stopped smoothly outside the stairs, and soon a man in a suit came over to open the door for her. Angie stretched out a hand and walked out of the car generously after the other party held it. Following a middle-aged man in an honor guard dress with a golden ribbon on his chest and a slightly bald forehead, he came to her and gave a nod: "Hello, Miss Angela, I'm Your Majesty's Attendant Felix. Koopman, you can call me Ferry, please come with me."
He said and sat sideways with a gesture of invitation, Angela nodded reservedly, and walked with him into the palace.
"You have about 15 minutes, please try to be as concise as possible. Of course, if your Majesty wishes to continue the conversation, you can extend it appropriately," Felix, the valet officer, led Angela through the splendid rooms. Explaining for her, "Of course, it can't exceed 30 minutes at most. Your Majesty still has a lot of things to deal with every day. But don't worry, if it exceeds the time, another attendant will come in to remind me, and I will always be outside the living room."
After stepping up the stairs covered with the expensive Turkish Hailekai carpet, Felix was about to say something and suddenly smiled: "As for etiquette, I don't think I need to remind me, Miss Angela."
"Yes." Angela nodded gracefully with a reserved smile.
Soon, the two came to the heavy door outside the living room. After standing still, he sorted out his clothes, and the attendant looked at the time and knocked lightly on the door twice, followed him to open the door and walked in, followed by Angela.
Queen Elizabeth II, dressed in black, was already standing beside the bench and waiting with a serious expression. The attendant who was standing behind the door nodded immediately, while Angela next to her stretched her right leg and crossed a standard line. Exquisite curtsey, a glimmer of approval clearly flashed from Queen Elizabeth II's eyes.
Angela, who was looking in her eyes, calmly made a standard curtsy after the Queen reached out her hand, walked over and shook her hand.
"Please sit down, Chrissy." Queen Elizabeth II nodded to Felix at the door, and then made a gesture of please.
"Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule, Your Majesty." Angela sat down on the bench, with her legs crossed and her hands crossed on her thighs. Every movement was impeccable.
The queen nodded slightly, perhaps because Angela's performance was perfect, which made her also reserved: "Tell me, Chris, why would you want to make this into a movie. I think you must know I once said it was the worst week of my life so far."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I know," Angela maintained her previous seriousness with a soft expression on her face, "I think it's a wound, and it may heal slowly or fester because of it. I hope Through such a film, the public can understand the royal family today and have a more complete understanding of that matter.”
"So, what are you going to do, Chrissy?" Queen Elizabeth II asked calmly. "There is no absolute public in this world. As long as there are people, there will be a biased position. Decades ago, Winston as my The first Prime Minister of , once said a famous saying that applies everywhere."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I agree with what you said. I also have my own position. I still think that the royal family owes Her Royal Highness a debt." Facing the slightly discolored Queen, Angela said calmly, neither humble nor arrogant, "Anyway, there are some The facts cannot be changed, no matter how many faults Her Royal Highness the Princess may have."
Speaking of which, Angela paused, and after considering the words, she continued: "Of course, I also understand some of the royal family's thoughts. After all, some things can be changed without changing."
The Queen has adjusted her mentality at this time, maintaining an indifferent expression and continuing to listen to Angela's words.
"It's true that there is no absolute justice, but at least relative justice can be achieved," Angela made a small gesture, "Based on a large number of facts that can be referred to, the reflection of the royal family and the government should be as objective as possible. Put it in front of the audience and let them interpret it without interference.”
Queen Elizabeth II didn't speak, her eyes wandered for a few seconds before she asked inexplicably, "You don't necessarily need to explain anything to the royal family when you make such a movie, do you?"
"If I was born in an ordinary family, if I was just an ordinary and well-known director, I really don't need to explain anything to the royal family." Angela said with a helpless smile.
The queen, who has always been serious, finally has another expression, she raised her eyebrows with a half-smile, this action made her look more like an old grandmother than a king of a country, but there was a flash between her eyebrows. Sophisticated look.
"So, what do you want to do, Chrissy?" Queen Elizabeth II asked.
"I hope to inquire some files within the allowable range, and if possible, I would like to ask His Majesty and relevant personnel to answer some small questions in private - including Mr. Blair and Mrs. Blair. If face-to-face is not suitable, we can communicate by letter. In addition, I hope that I can be allowed to shoot live at Buckingham Palace and Balamore Palace, of course—" Angela spread her hands naughty, "I promise not to default on rent."
The queen finally laughed softly, and it took a few seconds before she regained her previous solemnity.
"I think I can agree to most of them," she said, "but some of them still require your own efforts."
"Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty." Angela smiled and bowed slightly.
"That's it." Queen Elizabeth II said, stood up, picked up the bell placed on the small table next to it, and shook it.
With the sound of jingle bells, Felix opened the door and walked in and stood up. Angela walked backwards to the door, made another standard curtsey while Felix nodded, and then exited the living room.
Everything is going well, and the royal family should be obtained to a certain extent... No, it should be Her Majesty's understanding. Angela thought so on the way back. But it should be enough, neither the Queen Mother nor Prince Philip or anyone else will let the Queen change her mind. As for Charles... Who cares! Mr. Prime Minister will definitely not have any opinion, after all, this is a positive publicity for him, but... I don't know what William, the Spencer family, and the public will think.
Her fingers tapped back and forth on the seat for a moment, before finally shaking her head. No matter how much it is, he is used to causing controversy anyway, and his mouth is always on others. As long as they think about it, even things that they obviously don't have can be seen by them. As long as... Aunt Diana...
The movie Angela chose as a buffer in 2003 was the "Queen" she had "once" watched. In her past life, I watched this movie mainly because I was curious about the grievances between Diana and the royal family, but this life has become a witness to this grievance. The latter recalled that there was an indescribable taste again, not to mention that she had to put it on the big screen by herself.
It doesn't matter, as long as... just follow the established way of thinking. Angela thought silently. Just like I said to the Queen during the audience, try to present objective facts without commenting, and let the audience discuss it.
However, although the words are easy to say, it is not so easy to operate in practice. After all, many things have changed because of her. Diana was killed in France in 1998 because a plane overshot the orbit, and she did not date Dodi Fayed; another example is the Blair government that came to power in 1997. Before this incident, the support rate continued to decline. Blair seized this opportunity to throw The title of "Princess of the People" immediately gained a lot of popularity.
Even if a lot of things are going their way, such as the royal family's low-key handling of funerals and mourning sparked outrage, or Blair's success in pleasing both the royal family and the public. It is undoubtedly very difficult to integrate these with the original version, and the part of Blair's swearing-in in front of the Queen had to be connected because of a year of delay due to the disaster.
It doesn't matter, there is time now. Angela started writing the script as soon as she returned to the hotel. Some materials had been collected before. Although some things had to be considered, at least the outline could be basically completed. It is a little regrettable that because of the release of the Oscar nomination list, the paparazzi in the United Kingdom looked at her to death. It was difficult to find an opportunity when she went to Buckingham Palace before. In the end, she could only ask others to help to find relevant information.
"So, I took a big risk by coming to see you this time," Angela smiled and looked at the girl sitting next to her, pinching her wig and shaking it, "If you dress like this, they will recognize you. , it will be very troublesome to pretend to be on the street in the future."
"Everyone has seen your dress up long ago." Keira tilted her head uncomfortably and looked out the car window.
"You mean my look in The Matrix? Nope," Angela shrugged, "I'm wearing sunglasses inside and the wig isn't too long. If they think of what I look like now, it's only Said I was unlucky."
Having said that, she squeezed her eyes and leaned in front of Kayla: "I didn't expect you to care about me so much. Kayla."
"Hey... this is... it should be..." Kayla didn't dare to look at her, pinched the bridge of her nose with a guilty conscience and changed the subject: "By the way, this time... Are you sure you will win the Oscar for best director?"
"It's uncertain, the decision is not in my hands." Angela didn't force her, and immediately sat back. "In fact, it doesn't matter if you can't get it. It has been awarded to others four times in a row, and you're used to it."
"It's really unfair to think about it sometimes, you are clearly qualified to win a golden statuette for the best director." Keira continued.
"It doesn't matter, dear, the world is not fair. Sometimes... you have already planned, but a small accident can make your hard work come to nothing." Angela said, watching Kayla's eyes flashing With an inexplicable complex look.
Although Kayla pinned her head, she always paid attention to Angela, and her heartbeat quickened a bit when she was swept away by this gaze. Fortunately, the car has come to the apartment at this time.
"Just come here, Angie, thank you for taking me back." In front of her room, Kayla said in a panic while opening the door with the key, "I won't invite you in and sit down." The words were always stuck in the mouth and could not come out.
"It's nothing, I also want to thank you for spending a good day with me in London. You must know that staying in the hotel during this time has made me suffocated." Angela said with a smile, and hugged Kayla naturally. waist, and then kissed the corner of her mouth.
Kayla's throat twitched slightly and hurriedly pushed in the door. After taking two steps, she calmed down and then turned around and forced a smile: "Then, goodbye."
"Okay, goodbye." Angela nodded and was about to leave, when Kayla suddenly stopped her again: "Angie!"
"Is there anything else?" Angela turned back with a smile, and those emerald green eyes looked at Kayla without blinking.
"I...I wanted to say..." Kayla took a deep breath, clenching her fists as if determined, "I'm not..."
Before she could finish speaking, Angela suddenly stepped forward and hugged her, followed by kissing her delicate lips. Kayla suddenly opened her eyes wide, but only resisted for a few seconds and then slowly closed, and then immersed in the other party's teasing.
After a long while, the tsk-tsk kisses stopped, and after leaving Kayla's lips with a silver thread, Angela stuck out her tongue and licked the corner of her mouth, smiled and said "goodbye", then turned around. out the door of the room.
After the door slammed, Kayla, who was leaning against the armrest of the sofa with her eyes slightly open and her chest rising and falling, slid softly to the ground, she sat on the ground with her legs swayed out and stared blankly in front of her for a long time, but she couldn't return to her senses. .