Hollywood Hunter

Anthony Johnston only stayed in Los Angeles for a few hours and flew back to Australia that evening.

The renovation of the Fifth Avenue apartment is always in progress. After Anthony left, Janet also rushed to New York the next day.

Now that he decided to buy Point Du Mui Park, Simon also asked his personal lawyer George Norman to start the matter. There have always been cases of privatization of parks in the United States. Without considering the cost, it is not difficult to buy a state park.

In the original time and space, the silver streamlined mansion of "Iron Man" series actor Tony Stark named "Freedom City" is located on the sharp corner of Dume Point Park. Compared to most other buildings in Malibu, The "City of Freedom" really seems extremely exciting. Now that it has been decided to restore the "Avengers Building" in Manhattan, the "City of Freedom" that is also in line with Simon's aesthetic is naturally not to be missed.

The noise caused by the birthday party gradually dissipated, and Simon's life calmed down again and began to focus on a series of projects that Daenerys Pictures was operating.

"Pulp Fiction" was finalized a week after Simon's birthday. Although Orion had always had doubts about this project, he still proceeded according to the plan to announce the film and participate in the Cannes Film Festival in May.

Simon did not lack expectations for "Pulp Fiction", but after finishing the film, he did not continue to pay much attention to the film. After all, Daenerys Pictures only enjoys 10% of the North American box office share and 5% of North American video tape sales of "Pulp Fiction." Simon's energy is still on Daenerys Pictures' self-invested projects.

The schedule confirmed for March 25th "When Harry Meets Sally" has also been completed. After several internal screenings, taking into account the quality and subject matter of the film, Disney decided to start a small-scale screening of the film two weeks in advance. , It is expected that on March 11, about 30 screens will be opened in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and other big cities.

"Instinct" was filmed in mid-February. It is estimated that the shooting cycle will be two months, and the post-production will also be two months. The film schedule is determined to be July 15th. As long as there are no accidents, the time seems very sufficient.

For the rest of the films such as "Rain Man", "Steel Magnolia", "Screaming", and "Death Poetry Society", Simon and Amy also adopted a division of labor and cooperated to promote them in an orderly manner.

on the other hand.

On March 7, the latest contract provided by the American Film and Television Producers Union was rejected again, and the screenwriters union officially began a strike.

Apart from Simon himself, no one expected the strike to last for five months.

After the strike began, the operations of major television networks were quickly affected. Daytime soap operas switched to a rebroadcast mode, and late-night talk shows also cut a lot of scripted links such as ridicule on current affairs. Because of advance preparations, the TV series being broadcast during prime time in the spring have not suffered much.

In addition, the new Oscars ceremony, which was originally scheduled to be held at the end of March, was postponed after the strike began. "Lola Run" only received a comforting technical nomination, and Simon naturally had no expectations for it.

Now that the strike came as planned in the original time and space, while Simon was busy with the film affairs, he also began to work on several planned TV shows. He doesn’t plan to make TV dramas. The workload of TV drama scripts is much larger than movie scripts. Although there are many classic American dramas in his memory, Simon can’t waste too much time on scripts now. Daenerys Pictures is in No professional screenwriters were hired during the strike.

Simon is going to make a reality show.

In my memory, it was the strike of Hollywood screenwriters in 1988 that prompted the germination of American television network reality shows.

However, due to the generally conservative business strategies of North American television networks, reality shows really began to become popular in the late 1990s. A series of proven successful reality shows from Europe were introduced to the United States one after another, which gradually led to the next two decades. The prosperity of various reality shows in the North American television industry.

Counting the newly formed Fox Television Network, there are now four major national television networks in North America. Simon also plans to produce four reality shows at once, and sell them to four if possible. As for whether the other party is willing to buy, after the strike lasts for a few months, TV networks that are starting to lack content will not have too many choices when faced with ready-made programs.

"The last time I went to New York, I met a vice president of the ABC television network. A very good person. I planned to hire him after the acquisition of New World Entertainment, but you know that this is definitely not possible in the short term. However, he agreed to introduce a few TV show producers to me. I'll wait for Jenny to give you the contact information. You can talk to him about this."

In the corridor of Daenerys Films headquarters, "Rain Man" will start filming next week. The last production meeting of the film has just been held, and several main creators are sent away. Simon and Amy return to the office together.

"Simon, like this...reality show, don't we really need to communicate with the TV network first?"

"Now is not the time to contact the TV network," Simon shook his head and said: "It depends. Anyway, the budget of these reality shows will not be too high, and the preparatory expenses will be less. If the strike ends soon, the TV network will The possibility of buying this novel program is very low. Even if we are willing, we will not get a good contract, and we will cut it off. However, if the strike lasts for a long time, it will affect the production of TV series in the fall. We have a chance. As long as this opportunity exists, we must be prepared."

Amy nodded and said: "In addition, Meg Ryan still owes us a film about "Steel Magnolia". I think she can play Shelby. Her agent also expressed this meaning. ."

"Meg Ryan's temperament is too sweet, not suitable for a weak character who is terminally ill," Simon shook his head and said, "Also, I have already asked an actress to come over. It should be here now. Do you want to come together? Take a look?"

Amy was stunned, and asked, "Who?"

"A newcomer," Simon said, "I saw it in a movie recently. I hope she can come to play Shelby."

Amy was stunned, then shook her head and smiled slightly: "Well, if you think it's appropriate. However, I'll go to Disneyland later. I'll look forward to it later."

Simon knew that Amy must be crooked, but he was too lazy to explain.

The two separated and Simon returned to his office, but there were already three people waiting in the outside lounge.

First nodded at the other man and woman, Simon looked at Courteney Cox, who had only seen him at his birthday party recently, and said in doubt: "Curt, let’s make an appointment at four o’clock, you seem Come one hour early?"

Courteney Cox also attended Simon's birthday party last month, but Simon appeared to be even more busy that time, and she did not find the opportunity to contact him alone.

At this time, looking at the young man who was more calm than when he first met, and thinking of the $10 million birthday party last month, Courteney Cox felt even more sour, but still had a relaxed face. Smiled and said, "Simon, I am worried that I will be late, so I came here early. You can do other things first, and I just wait."

"Then you wait a moment."

Simon said, turning to the other man and woman.

The middle-aged man among them took the initiative to extend his hand to Simon and said, "Mr. Westeros, hello, this is Marvin Josephson. I'm glad to meet you."

Although he has not met him, Simon also knows that Marvin Josephson is the president of ICM in Hollywood, second only to WMA and CAA. At the beginning of the year, Ed Limato brought Mel Gibson and Denzel ·Washington and a large number of top celebrities have moved to ICM. In recent times, ICM has greatly increased its strength.

"Hello, Marvin, just call me Simon." Simon shook hands with Marvin Josephson, turned to the young girl with long lint-colored curly hair next to him, smiled and stretched out her hand, and said: " Hello, Julia."

Julia Roberts listened to the young man in front of him without any estrangement or even a very familiar tone, a little flattered, and quickly reached out and shook his hand with Simon, and said: "Hello, Wei... Simon."

"Then, let's go in and talk."

Simon said, ordered the secretary Susan, nodded to Courteney, and took the other two into his office. Courteney Cox watched the door of Simon's office close. She didn't get any special treatment at all, and her mood was even worse.

In the office.

The two sides sat down in the reception area and waited for Susan to deliver coffee. Simon looked at Julia Roberts in front of him.

The big-mouthed beauty who was just in her early twenties this year still looks a bit young. Simon found the most box office call for Hollywood in the 90s in the original time and space in a song and dance film called "Satisfaction" released last month. The force of the actress. Julia plays the guitarist of a female rock band in "Satisfaction". Moreover, Simon also saw in that movie another famous Hollywood male star who is now also rolling in various small roles, Liam Neeson.

Julia Roberts is the actor of Shelby who died unexpectedly from kidney disease in the original "Steel Magnolia". Shelby's prototype is the sister of "Steel Magnolia" screenwriter Robert Haring. Robert Haring wrote the script of "Steel Magnolia" because of the death of his sister, so this role devoted a lot of pen and ink.

With Shelby's role, Julia Roberts also won the Oscar nomination for best supporting actress. Compared to Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts's youthful temperament is indeed more in line with Shelby.

The three chatted casually, and Simon began to talk about business.

"Marvin, I saw Julia's performance in "Satisfaction". You must know that Daenerys Pictures is currently making a series of movies. So, I don't want to talk too much nonsense. I hope to be with Julie Asia signed a long-term contract, five movies, what do you think?"

Marvin Josephson and Julia Roberts never expected this to be the case.

Everyone knows that Simon picked Meg Ryan to participate in "When Harry Meets Sally", and, including the two of you, many people do not doubt Simon Westero and Meg. · Ryan has some relationships.

Julia Roberts is now just a newcomer who has just played a small role in a solo movie. As the president of ICM, the reason why Marvin Josephson rushed over today was just to take the opportunity to get in touch with Simon Westero, so as to gain more opportunities for artists under ICM. Therefore, Marvin Josephson did not pay much attention to the girl beside him. He even persuaded Julia Roberts in private that he planned to go back alone after talking about the matter.

Now, neither of them expected that Simon Westeros opened the mouth and gave a condition that they completely thought it was a mistake.

For newcomers who have just stepped into Hollywood, it is very lucky to be able to secure a decent role occasionally. Most of the men and women with star dreams are stuck in this stage and have to give up actively after they wear off their youth.

Five film appointments!

Julia Roberts didn't expect this kind of pie-dropping in the sky suddenly, but she was taken aback for a while, she nodded quickly, and said: "West...Simon, I do."

As Julia spoke, Marvin Josephson also reacted, calmed his mind a little, and asked, "Simon, can you elaborate on it?"

Simon said: "The five movies, except for the supporting role in "Steel Magnolia" that I let people pass to Julia, the other four, I guarantee that they are all heroines."

Julia Roberts immediately nodded again, but this time she stopped talking and looked at Marvin Josephson. She was willing to pay any price for being able to get such a packaging contract at one time. If Marvin Josephson dared to mess up this matter, she would definitely jump from ICM without hesitation.

Marvin Josephson became more calm, glanced at the pretty girl next to him, then looked at the young man opposite, and said, "Simon, I believe you have enough strength to provide Julia with five The contract for the movie, but how long is the contract and how is the salary calculated?"

Simon said: "The contract period is 10 years. In terms of remuneration, Julia can only get newcomers' remuneration for the first two films, and Julia can renegotiate when the third film begins."

Marvin Josephson said again: "Simon, can Julia appear in other movies during these five films?"

"Unless I agree, otherwise, no. Moreover, since Julia is provided with such a generous contract, Daenerys Pictures will definitely add very strict restrictions and breach of contract clauses to the contract."

Marvin Josephson thought about it for a moment, and said: "In this case, 10 years is too long. Five films, I think 5 years is more appropriate."

Simon shook his head and said: "It must be 10 years, Marvin, we all know that the state of an actor has its ups and downs."

Marvin Josephson said: "But you can only star in five movies in 10 years, Simon, don't you think this is too little?"

Simon shook his head and said: "I just said that as long as I agree, Julia can still participate in other movies. Moreover, the contract is 10 years, but it does not necessarily take 10 years to complete. As long as everything goes well, maybe we It will take 5 years to complete this contract."

Marvin Josephson glanced at Julia Roberts next to him again. After all, he couldn't suppress the curiosity in his heart. He didn't think that a young man who earned himself a huge wealth would be for women Out of this condition: "Simon, can I ask why?"