Hollywood Hunter

Linda Fiorentino denied: "I don't want to make trouble, Mr. Westero, I'm just fighting for what I deserve."

Simon's words teased: "Then have you ever thought that you overestimate your own strength?"

Linda Fiorentino didn't show any timidity under Simon's gaze, lifted her chin slightly, and said, "Always try it."

The atmosphere in the conference room suddenly calmed down, Brian de Palma looked interested, and Jonathan Friedman also kept on the sidelines, only Linda Fiorentino’s agent With a look of depression, he was worried that Simon Westero would suddenly let himself get out with this stupid woman.

Looking at Linda Fiorentino across the conference table for a moment, Simon simply put down the pencil in his hand, leaned against the office chair, and said, "Tell me, what do you want?"

"Reduce the share of **** scenes," Linda Fiorentino said. "I just said it."

Simon said: "I just said that if you insist on this requirement, you can leave now."

Linda Fiorentino paused, then said: "At least, the bottom shot must be deleted."

Simon refused: "This is a very important plot point and it is impossible to delete it, but I can guarantee that even if someone plays it frame by frame in the future, he won't see anything."

Linda Fiorentino brought the cigarette to her mouth again, hesitated for a moment, and said: "I don't want to be labeled as a pornographic actress. After this film, Daenerys Pictures must allow me to Pick a character from your production list."

Simon said: "I've seen your performance in Martin Scorsese's "After get off work" and it's not bad. It's impossible for you to choose, but I can help you arrange it."

Linda Fiorentino heard Simon's promise so readily, a touch of surprise flashed across her face, but she quickly added: "It must be the heroine, and no dew point is needed."

Simon nodded: "No problem."

Although it seemed that Simon Westero seemed too easy to talk, Linda Fiorentino quickly continued: "Also, the pay of $100,000 is too low, I want $300,000."

Simon nodded again: "Yes."

Linda Fiorentino looked at Simon, and even wondered if the young man was playing tricks on herself: "These must be written in the contract."

Simon agreed: "Of course, are there any other requirements?"

Linda Fiorentino thought for a while, shook her head and said, "No more."

"Then, let me talk about my request," Simon sat up straight, staring sharply at the woman, and said in a more serious tone: "Pinch out the smoke!"

Linda Fiorentino shook her right hand holding the cigarette slightly, and froze for a while, still squeezing the cigarette in an ashtray that Jennifer handed over.

Simon and other women squeezed out the cigarettes and said: "Your performance just now fits the personality of the heroine Catherine Trammell. It is open, sharp, and strong. Therefore, I forgive you for your disrespect, but only once. Next time, let me see you smoking at a work meeting, and I will direct someone to kick you out."

Linda Fiorentino listened to Simon's merciless reprimand, subconsciously straightening her waist.

But, thinking of the terms she had just negotiated, Linda Fiorentino couldn't help suppressing the thoughts. 300,000 US dollars, which is 100 times the pay she got when she first played a role three years ago. When she offered this price, she felt that it was very rare to add up to $150,000.

After these thoughts flashed in her mind, Linda Fiorentino suddenly realized something and looked at Simon again.

This man is really a devil who likes to manipulate people's hearts.

If there were only 100,000 US dollars, even if the talk collapsed, she would not feel too pity, she was originally not interested in this role with a lot of **** scenes. However, with 300,000 US dollars, it is difficult for her to easily refuse.

Although she has always felt that she is a person who does not value money very much, she has never seen $300,000 in her life as she grew up in an Italian immigrant family with eight children.

Such a sum of money is enough to ensure that she will have a worry-free livelihood for the next few years.

not to mention.

There are also two heroines. How many actresses may not have such opportunities in their lifetime.

Simon didn’t care if Linda Fiorentino guessed her intentions, and continued: “Since you got what you want, you must devote all your energy to this movie. I don’t want to listen to it again. Until you have any opinion on the role you need to play. I can tell you very clearly that if this movie succeeds, you will definitely become one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood, and I promise that your next role will also let you His acting career has taken it to the next level. But if it’s screwed up, and it’s because of you, I can guarantee that Hollywood won’t have any place for you."

Linda Fiorentino was provoked again and asked: "Mr. Westeros, are you threatening me?"

"Yes," Simon nodded and said, "But you can still exit right now, and the door is there. Also, never say that others have no other choice. The most indispensable thing in Hollywood is actors."

Linda Fiorentino felt the gaze of the man opposite, grabbed the handbag she placed next to her, did not get up after all, just turned her face away.

Seeing the woman completely subdued, Simon turned to other people and said, "Let's continue."

After discussing for more than half an hour and finalizing the matter, Simon and Jonathan discussed some things about Robert De Niro and the two scripts before leaving WMA headquarters.

Inside the carriage.

Simon reopened the plane information and asked the female assistant beside him: "What are the next arrangements?"

Jennifer looked at her memo and said, "Dave Stevens, the author of "Rocket Expert", come here at four o'clock."

Simon remembered this sci-fi comic set in the 1930s and 1940s in the United States. With a lot of things recently, he really doesn't want to spend too much time on the ‘sand’ that he had mixed in at first. After you make up your mind about the next meeting, you can just keep it perfunctory, and it's best to drag the project off naturally.

After making a decision in his mind, Simon asked again: "Are you ready for the schedule for next week?"

Jennifer turned over the memo and said, "Monday is the audition for the supporting role of Instinct. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in San Francisco, I have already arranged the visit for you. Itinerary for Silicon Graphics and Pixar Studios. I rushed to Park City on Friday to attend the opening ceremony of this year’s Sundance Film Festival."

In the 1990s, many blockbuster movies including "Jurassic Park" and "Independence Day" were designed with professional graphics workstations from Silicon-Graphics. The current Silicon-Graphics company is still very small, and it is also One of the holding companies of Westeros.

Simon has already contacted the other party before, hoping to promote the development of CG special effects in advance, and Silicon Graphics is also very keen on this matter.

As for Pixar, it is naturally for 3D animation.

"Also, um," Simon thought of another thing, was about to speak, and then said again: "I will do this myself."

Since I go to San Francisco, I must rush to visit Dr. Henry Chapman. There is no need for Jennifer to arrange this kind of thing, just make a call in advance.

However, combing through next week’s itinerary, Simon found that he would not be able to focus on the latter part of Pulp Fiction for another week. Fortunately, the production of the film was nearing its end, and the schedule was set on June 3, even if he planned to participate in Cannes. The film festival, which is only in January, will definitely not be delayed.

Working overtime on weekends is inevitable.

The SUV entered downtown Santa Monica, near the headquarters of Daenerys Films. Jennifer looked at Simon next to him, and suddenly said: "Unexpectedly, you would be so strict with a beautiful lady."

Simon glanced at the female assistant and said, "If you are not obedient, I will be very strict."

Jennifer avoided the man's eyes and said, "If you make any excessive demands, I will definitely not listen. Moreover, I will not give in for 300,000 dollars."

"I never think that money can make a person succumb, unless it is a lot of money. It's just that everyone has their own weaknesses, and you can find it. A third-line actress, who is not financially well, and eager to become famous. Her weakness is money and opportunities. I can give her these, and I can take them away easily. Therefore, she can only give in to me."

Jennifer hesitated, and tentatively said: "Then, what about me?"

Simon shook his head: "I don't know."

Jennifer suddenly said firmly: "You must know."

Simon smiled and said, "Perhaps, but I have to try it."

Jennifer hesitated for a moment, looked at Simon boldly, and said, "Then, you try."

"Really?"

"Really."

Simon put the folder on his knee aside, reached over, and gently pushed away Jennifer's beautiful blonde hair.

The moment the man's finger touched the hair, Jennifer felt like a little squirrel that had encountered a natural enemy, completely frightened.

Oh my god.

he.

I really scratched my hair.

But, this, this is in the car.

How does this work.

Feeling the breath of a man getting closer, she wanted to escape, but found that she couldn't even move the tips of her fingers.

Magic?

Ok.

He is a wizard.

It wasn't until the man pushed her blond hair away, kissed gently on the white jade neck, and sat back, that Jennifer felt her body soften again.

Then he heard a proud voice in his ear: "Look, I found it, I will tie my hair up in the future, I like to watch it."

She hung her head and fiddled with her satchel.

I really want to accuse him of cheating.

but.

I don't know how long it took, the car should have stopped in the parking lot, and she seemed, seemed, probably remembered that she gave a soft ‘um’.

After the weekend.

Time came to January 11th, Monday.

Many people originally thought that this would be a very ordinary week again. With a message from New York, Hollywood once again turned its attention to a young man who will turn 20 next month.

Westeros submitted filing materials to the SEC on the first trading day of this week, claiming that it already holds 5% of the shares of New World Entertainment. After the filing documents were submitted, Westeros did not stop, and continued to absorb New World Entertainment shares.

After the close of the day, New World Entertainment's stock price, which was originally hovering at a low of US$7.5, has easily exceeded US$8.

But this is only the beginning.

In the early morning of the next morning, as soon as the New York Stock Exchange opened for trading, New World Entertainment’s share price broke through $9, and the stock price was once close to $10 during the entire trading day.

It has just obtained a huge amount of money by reducing its holdings of Motorola stocks. If Westeros continues to increase its holdings of technology stocks, it may not cause much market reaction.

However, when Simon Westero turned his target to a comprehensive media company operating in film, television, comics and other businesses, this intention of operation was too obvious.

During this time, Daenerys Films not only invested large sums of money to purchase copyrights, but also successively invested in multiple film projects such as "Instinct", "Rain Man", "Death Poetry Society", "Screaming Scream", etc. To ensure the production and distribution of these films, Simon Westeros must further expand his company.

With sufficient funds, expansion through acquisitions is undoubtedly the fastest shortcut.

Simon Westero's net worth is not enough to buy any of the seven major film companies, and a second-tier media company like New World Entertainment seems appropriate.

just.

The subsequent development of the matter is still somewhat beyond the expectations of many people.

At the end of last year, after Simon's operation in the stock index futures market was exposed, he has always been a key focus of Wall Street. Over the past few months, many investment institutions are still following the Westeros operation to firmly support the technology stock market.

Now, Westeros suddenly expressed interest in a brand new company, and many investors almost subconsciously began to follow suit.

After all, New World Entertainment is just a small company with a total share capital of only 25 million and a market capitalization of less than US$200 million before Westero’s filing. As news of Westeros’ holding and filing continues to spread, more and more Many investors poured in, and New World Entertainment’s stock price reached $15 at the close on Wednesday. Compared with last week, the stock price completely doubled and the market value also soared to 3.75 US dollars.

Simon and James had previously agreed on a 50% premium for the acquisition of New World Entertainment. Although it was expected that New World Entertainment’s share price would rise after the news was announced, neither of the two expected so many people to join in the fun. It doubled the stock price of this company in just three days.

right now.

As a result of the publicly issued non-reduction statement for the shortest one year beyond Motorola's stock, when New World Entertainment's share price doubled, Simon would not be able to spend that much money even if he wanted to acquire it. What's more, it is impossible for him to be taken advantage of.

James' advice to Simon is to immediately dump all the stocks in his hands.

Westeros absorbed a total of 1.75 million shares before New World Entertainment’s share price rose to $10, and its shareholding ratio reached 7%. Since the acquisition is hopeless, and now it is sold, Westeros can still make more or less money.