Hollywood Hunter

As an Oscar outpost, this year's 51st Golden Globe Awards will be held on Saturday, January 22.

Simon returned from New York with Janet one day in advance. As usual, he did not plan to attend the Golden Globe Awards ceremony. He only planned to attend the after-party organized by Igreat Corporation after the ceremony.

This year's Golden Globe Awards, including the next Oscars, are actually not much suspenseful.

Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" is completely the big winner of this awards season.

Unstoppable.

With the passing of the popular schedule at the end of the year, the stamina of a blockbuster has gradually faded.

As of January 20, the three major blockbusters in the schedule at the end of last year, "The Lion King" was released in the 9th week, with a weekly decline of 27%, and another $10.11 million. The cumulative box office was $279.53 million, and the distance was 300 million. There is only a gap of 20 million U.S. dollars, and the total box office in North America is expected to be around 310 million U.S. dollars.

However, "The Lion King" is very strong in overseas markets. At present, when many overseas ticket warehouses have not yet opened, the cumulative overseas box office of this 3D animation film has exceeded North America, reaching 360 million US dollars. Counting North America, the cumulative global box office of films has exceeded 670 million U.S. dollars. The industry generally predicts that the global gross box office of films will be between 800 million and 900 million U.S. dollars.

Just relying on box office revenue, Daenerys Entertainment can earn more than $200 million in net profit from The Lion King.

The great success of the second 3D animation film completely broke Disney’s monopoly on animation films, and basically consolidated Daenerys Entertainment’s position in the Hollywood animation industry. The upcoming "Toy Story 2" to be released at the end of 1994 has also become One of the most anticipated films this year.

"Mission Impossible", which was released in the 8th week, continued to earn US$5.51 million with a 37% one-week drop, with a cumulative box office of US$170.96 million. The total box office in North America basically locked around 180 million.

At the same time, the global success has made "Mission Impossible" actor Nicholas Cage become another Hollywood super actor.

In recent years, with a large number of new generation male stars such as Keanu Reeves, Revan Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Nicholas Kaikai, etc., relying on the DC Cinematic Universe project and other blockbuster films to rise one after another, the 1980s were the most popular The popularity of Tom Cruise began to fade quickly, and the available resources are getting less and less. In the recent past, many high-quality projects, studios tend to choose these rising stars in recent years.

The DC Cinematic Universe film "Steel Bones" fell 37% in the first box office week after the festival from January 7 to January 13, and earned 35.52 million U.S. dollars. The decline narrowed to 31 in the week from January 14 to January 20. %, another 24.51 million US dollars. Within 4 weeks of its release, "Steel Bones" has a cumulative box office of US$192.63 million.

According to the box office base of "Steel Bones" in the fourth week and the current decline trend, the film's final box office drop is about 260 million US dollars, surpassing "The Flash", but the possibility of hitting 300 million is slim.

The blockbuster heat began to fade, and the attention of many films during the awards season began to increase significantly.

As the biggest hit of this awards season, "Schindler's List" has recently begun to expand its screening scale. From January 14th to January 20th, the number of screens of "Schindler's List" increased to 256. The weekly box office received 4.67 million U.S. dollars, and the average is still as high as 18,000 U.S. dollars.

Within six weeks of its opening, "Schindler's List" has reached a cumulative box office of 15.65 million U.S. dollars.

Du Mui Point Manor.

In the dining room of Shell Villa, the atmosphere at dinner was quite lively, it was just a little overwhelming, and this was the situation after the maids were all sent out.

Janet was next to Simon as usual.

Opposite the dining table is Veronica and Jennifer, and in the middle is Melbourne, which has been completely weaned. The little guy is facing his parents and looks very well-behaved. There is no more climbing on the dining table or throwing the plates and dishes out to hear the sound. It is also a female assistant who occasionally helps to feed or wipe the corners of his mouth. As for picky eaters, that is not allowed.

Similar small details are the result of Simon's arrangement.

During this time, Simon also found that Jennifer is definitely more suitable for taking children than Veronica. Except for two minors, the female assistant also takes care of Melbourne very well, and she will not indulge like Veronica. She is always patient. To guide the little guys what to do and what not to do. Recently, some enlightenment education has begun, various picture building blocks, etc., not deliberately, but obviously can improve the children’s cognitive ability.

It can be seen that Veronica is a bit lost about this.

Simon didn’t dare to let her take Melbourne anymore. Veronica’s attitude towards the little guy is that the baby wants stars. A good NANA will help you pick one. If this continues, the child will definitely become a super dude when he grows up. .

The restaurant’s wall-mounted TV was showing the live broadcast of the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, but the topic of discussion was about building a private school in Malibu for the little guys.

The female assistant has already identified several education experts during this period, and has also begun to look for school locations.

Compared with college education, Simon also values ​​junior and advanced education more, because this is the most critical stage of cultivating children's thinking and cognitive abilities and even personal character. As long as these key qualities are confirmed before adulthood, college is not that important.

"Schindler's List" on the TV screen successfully won another best screenplay award. Simon glanced at the result of this unsuspecting award, and then retracted his attention to the female assistant: "It's not just the Westeros system. The children of management, after the school is completed, it can be opened to the entire Los Angeles area. I hope Moore can have a larger social circle in the future."

The female assistant nodded.

Janet said: "It's not good to be too big, Moore doesn't need to know people who don't need to deal with."

The little guy on the opposite side raised his head questioningly when Mom and Dad raised him, and then habitually looked at Veronica next to him.

Veronica wiped the corners of her mouth for the little guy, and explained in a soft voice, "Mom and Dad are discussing about your school."

The little guy obviously has no idea about going to school. Hearing Veronica say this, he pushed the small bowl in front of him, saying that he didn't want to eat pumpkin porridge, and surreptitiously asked Veronica for chocolate.

Was discovered.

Janet glared over: "No chocolate, do you want a spanking?"

Really beaten by my mother.

vivid memory.

The little guy narrowed his mouth, but didn't dare to cry. Veronica didn't dare to coax. Based on past experience, she would often recruit the child's father after she spoke.

"You scared Moore."

The female assistant gave Janet a white look, and said, she simply hugged Melbourne on her lap to persuade her, she also fed the child's small bowl in her hand, and whispered that she would be rewarded with a piece of chocolate after drinking the porridge. Learn to brush your teeth yourself today.

At the end of the dinner, the Golden Globe Awards ceremony on the wall-mounted TV came to an end.

"The Lion King" successfully won the best film award in the musical comedy category, and then Spielberg's best director. .

At the end of the dinner, the female assistant handed the child to Veronica, and then asked Janet, who was beside Simon, to watch the tableware together. Janet was reluctant and said that this should be the maid’s business. Simon glared at him and had to be relentless. Getting up unwillingly, the sound of broken porcelain soon came from the kitchen.

The female assistant's voice immediately sounded, and she said patiently that it was okay, and she could buy a new one tomorrow.

Then Janet complained angrily.

Simon just smiled and sat at the dining table, listening to the occasional dispute between the two women, and continued to watch the entire awards ceremony. "Schindler's List" finally won the final drama best picture without any suspense.

After washing the tableware and coming out, Janet immediately threw herself into Simon's arms and stretched out her index finger to express pitifully that she had just been scratched by the fragments of the porcelain plate.

Simon took a look, and there was only a shallow red mark, not even the skin was broken, he caught the woman's little hand and kissed it on the index finger, and said, "I'll disinfect it for you. It will be well soon."

Janet smiled and stretched out her index finger again: "Kiss again?"

Simon raised his hand and opened it: "Don't be greedy."

Janet squinted her eyes and posted: "Kiss again, and I will kiss you at night."

When the female assistant walked out of the kitchen, she happened to hear something that Janet was not doing right, and joked: "Simon isn't used to waiting too late, you have to cash it out immediately."

Janet immediately grabbed Simon a big hand and kissed him several times, and then brought her index finger over.

Simon had to kiss again.

The female assistant watched Janet's mischief and asked Simon, "Should Neal prepare the car?"

Simon nodded, and said, "You can go there again in half an hour," he said, patting Janet in his arms: "Are you going?"

"No," Janet shook her head and said: "I will do some maintenance later, and then go to bed early. So, you don't need to come back tonight." After speaking, she got up from Simon's arms and said: "I'll take a look. Nick and Sil."

After Janet left, the female assistant came over, put her arms on Simon's shoulders and leaned over to kiss the man, and said: "Tonight, the kids have Jenny and others watching. I live in the west villa."

Simon nodded: "Yeah."

The man pretended to be stupid, and the female assistant showed a small threatening look in dissatisfaction, and finally said: "You must come back, you have been outside for a week."

Simon reached out and put his arms around the female assistant's waist and gently stroked, and smiled: "This week is not over yet, right?"

Feeling Simon's tone, the female assistant stopped saying anything. She leaned over and posted a post on the man's cheek, and whispered, "I will help you prepare some clothes first."

This time, Daenerys Entertainment continued to win the Golden Globes.

"Schindler's List" has six mentions and three, and won three awards for best film, best director and best screenwriter in a drama category.

"The Lion King" has four mentions and three, won three awards for best film in musical comedy, best original song and best soundtrack.

Tina Turner's music biopic "Why Do You Love Love" released by Gaomen Films in the summer won the best actress in a musical comedy.

In terms of the best foreign language film, Daenerys Entertainment was shortlisted for two films, namely "The Wedding Banquet" which won the Berlin Golden Bear last year and the Cannes Palme d'Or "Farewell My Concubine".

In the past, the best foreign language film winner of the Golden Globe Award was "Farewell My Concubine". This time, Simon was more concerned about "The Wedding Banquet" and the development potential of film director Lee Ang in Hollywood, and the other's second film "Diet and Men" is still produced by Gaomen Films, so the focus of the research is on "The Wedding Banquet", which also won the award.

In addition, MGM, which also belongs to the Westeros system, also won the best actor award this time by relying on "Philadelphia Story". This is Tom Hanks’ second Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, which is 3 The month’s Oscar game set a good front stop.

On the TV side, Daenerys TV produced "Desperate Housewives" and "Sein Fei's True Story" also achieved a lot.

Reality shows have become more prosperous in recent years. Daenerys Entertainment secretly promoted the establishment of related awards for the Golden Globe Awards, but unfortunately it did not succeed. Instead, the Emmy Awards have set up awards specifically for reality show types.

Daenerys Entertainment's strength in Hollywood at this time is impossible even if it wants to cover up, so it will no longer cover up.

After all, the quality of the films produced is unquestionable. Whether it is "Schindler's List" or "The Lion King", the two best films that won the Golden Globe Awards are well deserved.

Daenerys Entertainment’s after-party was chosen at the Century City Hotel, not far from the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where the Golden Globes were held.

When Simon arrived, it was almost ten o'clock in the evening.

The party scene is still very lively.

Not only are the award-winning film creators, many stars who have participated in the awards ceremony tonight also rushed over.

Simon raised his wine glass to congratulate Spielberg, John Lasseter, Tom Hanks and others. After half an hour of socializing in the crowd, Amy Pascal found him.

"Steven's agent just talked to me," Amy and Simon took a seat and said, "Steven recently decided to take a one-year break to accompany his wife and children."

After a year of delay, Spielberg probably finally reacted.

Daenerys Entertainment did not want him to continue directing the "Jurassic Park" series, so he took the initiative to find a step for himself and chose to quit.

Simon nodded and asked, "When will the news be announced?"

"At least after the Oscar," Amy said: "Also, Steven said, "Jurassic Park" sequel, he will not be named."

In the original time and space, until the "Jurassic World" many years later, Spielberg was still a named executive producer. In fact, there are many blockbuster films in Hollywood, such as the "Men in Black" series and the "Transformers" series. Pierberg has a certain degree of participation and named executive producers.

This actually shows Spielberg's lofty status in Hollywood.

Of course, many things have changed in this time and space.

Spielberg's refusal to be named in the "Jurassic Park" sequel obviously still has a grudge against Daenerys Entertainment. It is estimated that the last film contract left over from the global era will be indefinitely.

Simon also did not intend to change Daenerys Entertainment's established development strategy in order to accommodate a certain filmmaker.

There are no disadvantages to this.

Just as Sony in the original time and space kept accommodating the bad boy gang, not only did they give high pay, but they only became a foil for hard money, and even caused a tragedy like the Sony hacker incident because of a spoof movie that assassinated the head of state. Paramount kept accommodating Michael Bay, which is also the main reason for the complete collapse of the "Transformers" series.

Disney, the best-developed in memory, does not have this ill.

Believing that George Lucas was outdated, he was completely kicked out of the "Star Wars" series. He felt that Joss Weiden had too many ideas and he was fired directly after two consecutive "Avengers". This kind of decision-making courage is difficult for other studios to achieve, and it also contributed to the rise of Disney to a large extent.

Therefore, Simon has always maintained this management attitude for the development of Daenerys Entertainment.