Hollywood Hunter

"'You look familiar, I guess I didn't recognize it because you were wearing clothes', haha, Simon, how did you think of this monologue in "Celebration"? If you don't know your age, I will definitely I think the person who wrote this sentence is an experienced playboy."

Inside a restaurant in Santa Monica.

Madonna, who was across from the dining table, leaned slightly towards Simon, and Barabara discussed the song that Simon wrote to her last time.

"Pulp Fiction" has entered the final sound editing stage. Simon is not satisfied with the recording effect of a few lines in the scenes of Sean Penn and Madonna. He called to see if they could take the time to re-dub. This time also happened to return to the West Coast. The couple readily agreed.

After finishing the dubbing work in the morning, Simon naturally did not hesitate to have a lunch.

If Sean Penn wasn't there, Simon didn't mind to ridicule a few words in turn, just smiled at this time, and said, "Speaking of which, how much sales of "You-Can-Dance"?"

When Madonna heard this question, she was immediately excited: "In North America, there are 2.16 million and about 3.35 million overseas, totaling 5.51 million. I originally thought it would be good to sell a total of 5 million copies. Now, this number can at least double. So , Simon, when are you going to give me the next song?"

Simon said: "I must wait for your next album. It's impossible to write a random one, right?"

"It doesn't matter if you write a song casually, as long as it is good enough, I can create an album specifically based on your song," Madonna said with a taste of the sweetness, "Besides, Simon, do you still suit me? The little character, don’t need money this time, just one song at a time."

Simon said: "A campus thriller. At the beginning, a girl received a call from a perverted murderer and was quickly killed. The body was not only hung in a tree, but also opened. Can you not act?"

Madonna immediately shook her head: "Not acting. This situation can easily be imitated by extreme fans. I don't want to be like John Lennon."

Simon shrugged: "Then there is nothing else."

Madonna hesitated and said, "Is there really such a role?"

"Yes, but I'm a bit worried after hearing what you said just now, so I won't give it to you anymore," Simon shook his head, turned to Sean Penn, found a topic skillfully, and said: "Sean, you and Robert How about the "Color Rattlesnake" Duval collaborated with?"

"The schedule has been fixed. On April 15th, I think the effect of the film is very good. However, Orion's confidence in this film is not too high," Sean Penn said with some regrets, and said: "Simon, I heard You signed the "Rain Man" that Ovitz has been promoting personally?"

Simon remembered the reaction of the newspaper media and even some people around him in recent days, and smiled: "Yeah, I am now recognized as a fat sheep. You don't want to laugh at me?"

Sean Pan hesitated when he heard this.

Madonna said bluntly: "Sean also wants to be a director, Simon, you are so rich now, help us invest some."

Simon smiled and nodded, and said, "Let me read the script first. If I can, if my fat sheep hasn't been eaten clean by then, then it's okay."

Madonna envied: "1.6 billion dollars, I think it will be enough for me to spend a lifetime."

Simon cast a wink at Sean Penn: "Sean, it seems you are trying to make money. This woman plans to spend 1.6 billion in her lifetime."

Sean Penn shrugged manly: "You won't have so many thoughts after a fight."

Madonna slapped Sean Penn on the shoulder dissatisfiedly and said, "Maybe I can make so much money on my own."

The three had lunch, Simon sent the couple away, and just got into his car, Neil Bennett in the front row said: "Mr. Westeros, Ms. Pascal just called. · Mr. Kego hopes to talk to you, he is already there."

Simon looked at his watch. He had planned to go to WMA headquarters in the afternoon. Since Amy called in person, this matter obviously cannot be avoided, so he had to say: "Then go back to the company first."

Neil Bennett started the car. Simon picked up the car phone and greeted Jonathan Friedman. After a few words, the SUV had been parked outside the headquarters of Daenerys Films.

Seeing Simon's car, Amy greeted him.

On his way back, Simon had roughly guessed the purpose of WGA Chairman George Cogo, and Amy's explanation also confirmed Simon's guess.

WGA is divided into two major chapters on the east and west coasts. To be precise, George Cogo should be the chairman of the WGA West Division. Simon saw each other in his office. This is an old man in his early sixties with a round face and silver hair. , The spirit is very awkward.

After a few brief conversations, George Kogo explained his intentions: "Simon, you must know that we are negotiating with the Producers League. As the best young screenwriter in Hollywood, we hope you can join WGA. Give your own voice to the screenwriter community."

Simon showed an embarrassed look on his face and said: "Mr. Cogo, I now have my own production company. If I join the screenwriters union, once the WGA strikes, I will not be able to comply with the strike regulations."

George Cogo shook his head and smiled: "Simon, the negotiation is still going on, and it does not necessarily go to the level of a strike. Moreover, there will always be exceptions. Even if the strike does happen, you only need to not participate in script writing for a period of time And just stop signing new contracts with major film companies."

Simon heard what George Cogo said, realizing that the other party was obviously an optimist, and not realizing how serious the strike would be.

After a five-month strike, it is impossible for Daenerys Films to hire professional screenwriters for a series of projects currently underway. If Simon restricts himself to WGA's rules, the company will close its doors.

Shaking his head firmly, Simon said regretfully: "George, I'm really sorry, it's really not convenient for me to join WGA now."

George Cogo did not give up easily, and continued to lobby for more than ten minutes. Seeing Simon's persistence, he had to get up and leave.

He politely sent George Cogo out of the company headquarters and watched the other's car drive out of the parking lot. Amy said to Simon: "The nomination for the American Screenwriter Guild Awards will be announced next week."

Simon did not rush to the WMA side, and returned to the office building with Amy, saying: "Do you want me to join WGA?"

Amy nodded and said, "Voting for the Oscar screenwriting award is also in the hands of WGA members. The screenwriting award is your most promising project this year. If you rejected George Kogo, "Run Lola" is definitely hopeless. Up."

Simon smiled bitterly: "WGA lacks me, it should be nothing, right?"

Amy smiled and said: "You last year's "Lola Run", "Butterfly Effect" and "Reaper Is Coming" all three scripts squeezed into the top ten of the annual box office rankings. If such screenwriters are not WGA members, they They lacked the confidence to strike."

Simon is a little helpless, he actually understands the thoughts of George Cogo and Amy.

Obviously, neither of them feels how serious this year's strike is, or even think that WGA will definitely reach the level of strike.

If Simon, a top screenwriter who is in the limelight in Hollywood, joins WGA at this time and expresses his support for the negotiations between WGA and the Producers League, it will be a very good thing for both parties.

At the important joint of voting in this awards season, Simon's statement can definitely win the favor of many screenwriters with voting rights.

in contrast.

If WGA goes on strike, Simon, the top screenwriter who created three films that squeezed into the annual box office list last year, has left the strike group. Not only can he create freely and freely, but he can also continue to sign contracts with the studio. Then the scene will be Too much face slap, and even make the whole WGA feel embarrassed.

After last year's "Lola Run", Simon has become famous in Hollywood, he has also reached the standard of joining WGA, but WGA has never taken the initiative to express, it is not accidental that the invitation was sent until now.

Everyone can easily understand the subtext.

Just like Amy just said.

Nominations will be announced for the Screenwriters Guild of America Awards next week.

Obviously.

If Simon agrees to join the WGA at this time, next week’s nomination, and even the next awards, he will become a ‘big hit’.

but.

Simon, who knew everything about the development of the situation in the next few months, could not agree to the WGA invitation.