Hollywood New Century

In Nicole Kidman's mansion, Simon and Sonia Roman came together, of course, Nicole Kidman's call.

The big star shouted, and Simon had to run over obediently, all for the money!

"The 23-year-old producer and screenwriter, the 28-year-old director, how could I believe it," Nicole said with a stern expression to Simon who was sitting opposite.

"Forget it, the things you prepared are not bad, have you brought the contract?" Niche was sitting on the sofa. After meeting in the coffee shop a few days ago, she was indeed a little angry, but I can't blame him. The budget is too low, and the little guy can't do anything about it. , the new director and new actor, the only one who is somewhat well-known is probably the heroine Ellen Page.

"Oh, take it," Simon took the contract out of his bag as fast as he could.

Nicole opened it and looked at it, "What is Xinghai Pictures?"

"Well, I registered for a film production company before, and now I am alone, and the registration place is in an office of AC Entertainment Agency," Simon said without blushing and heartbeat, and glanced at Sonia by the way. · Roman's expression, really wonderful.

"You, thoughtful and thoughtful," Nicole watched for a while, then signed her name swipely, "The funds will arrive soon, I will send someone over to the crew, and Village Roadshow Pictures will also send an executive producer. Help, you have to hire them anyway, and the same goes for hiring them!"

Sonia Roman borrowed her own office shamelessly because of small things, and thought that Nicole might quit the project because of the film's main creator. Unexpectedly!

"Well, don't worry, I will start preparing for the filming of the film immediately. The scene construction and actor selection will begin at the same time. We are almost ready, the funds are in place, and we can immediately enter the substantive stage." Simon really felt that it was not easy, for this Investing is not easy.

"Well, you prepare me well. I'm looking for a publisher recently, and I'll notify you when the time comes," Nicole Kidman also seemed to be infected by the little guy's confidence.

Subsequently, Simon and Sonia Roman returned to the AC agency together.

"Sonia, I'm going to requisition your place as an audition venue, alas, we can finally start," Simon leaned on the sofa, showing a trace of exhaustion.

"Use it, my people have to try it out well anyway, and I can clean up my place anyway," Sonia Roman really didn't expect that Simon Parker really became a filmmaker.

At the end of January, Nicole Kidman's funds hit the account of $5 million, and Village Roadshow's $1.2 million also arrived.

With a total of 6.2 million US dollars, I have food in my hands, and I don't panic. All the work is carried out in an orderly manner.

With the assistance of Village Roadshow, the director's job of assembling the crew is much simpler. Simon is only responsible for the overall consideration, and the specific shooting work is of course the director's.

Director Jason Reitman was in charge of the crew and actors, while Simon took the team to Canada to find and build the set.

Ultimately, the chosen primary site was a house in the Vancouver area.

The scenes are relatively simple, such as the home of the couple who adopted the child in the film, the starring school and family, etc.

After more than a month of preparation, the crew rushed to Vancouver to shoot, and Simon was waiting for the crew to come.

At the shabby opening ceremony, Nicole Kidman came over deliberately, but brought a lot of media.

"It's still a star," Simon and the director stood by, watching Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman being interviewed.

"Okay, Simon, we are both newcomers, young and unknown, Nicole is a Hollywood superstar, and Ellen Page's attention is also relatively high," Jason Reitman was very optimistic. With the popularity brought by Nicole Kidman, the movie finally got some exposure.

"Shoot well, this time we have to fight to become famous!" Simon cheered.

"Of course, Ellen Page fits the protagonist too well. Simon, your vision is really good. When I watched Hard Candy and read the script again, Ellen Page was in my heart. Juno!"

Simon smiled, no matter if what this guy said was true or not, anyway, the flattery is good!

After the ceremony, Nicole Kidman gave the crew a sigh of relief before heading back to Los Angeles.

"By the way, Simon, you will come to Focus Pictures with me in a few days. Let's talk about the release of movies. Focus Pictures has released very few movies this year, and there are enough schedules!" Nicole walked while walking. Said to Simon who was beside him.

"Okay, it's hard for the big six distributors to like this kind of low-cost independent film anyway, and their schedules are estimated to have been arranged last year. Although this kind of independent distributor is also a subsidiary of the big six, but they The independence of the film is also quite high, and it is also dedicated to distributing independent films like ours!" Simon thinks it is all right, Focus Pictures belongs to Universal's independent film distributors, and Fox Searchlight Pictures, Paramount Advantage, Sony Classic and so on.

Although you can also find Miramax, New Line, Lionsgate, etc., but they release a lot of movies every year, and it takes a long time to arrange the schedule.

Simon is planning to release "Juno" as soon as possible this year, and is thinking about the movie adaptation rights of "The Devil of Fashion"!

"After half a month, I'll take you to Focus Pictures to meet the person in charge there," Nicole said and got into the car.

Simon still has to stay on the crew. Although the crew is perfect now, Simon does not need to stay on the crew all the time as the main controlling producer, but this is Simon's first movie, and it is very important!

The story is not complicated, and the requirements for the director are actually very low. Jason Reitman is not because of his ability, the main reason is that this guy is cheap, and his ideas are also very consistent with the theme of the movie.

Ellen Page is 18 this year, but she is short and looks like an underage. Her performance in Hard Candy can be seen from her performance beyond her peers.

The filming progressed very quickly, and Simon returned to Los Angeles after ten days of stay, ready to meet the executives of Focus Pictures.

And Sonia Roman seems to be a little more popular now. There were not many signed actors on hand. This time, in addition to Ellen Page, there is also a supporting role.

Before the movie started, Simon discovered that Sonia Roman had an actress named Blake Lively.

"Gossip Girl" TV series, unfortunately it has not yet aired, "Summer of Jeans" starred by Blake Lively last year will also be released on June 1 this year.

"Sonia, can't Blake star in any dramas? She is also 18 years old this year. She should hone her acting skills. She looks good and has a good figure. As long as there is a chance, she will always succeed." Simon sat on the sofa, commenting on Blake Lively.

"Blake Lively is different from ordinary actors. She lives a healthy life. Her parents, brothers and sisters are all actors. Although they are all young actors, she is also a good student at school. "Summer of Jeans" people She was chosen at a glance, and she is still capable, but she is short of opportunity and needs to be exposed," Sonia Roman said, looking at Simon.

"What's the matter?" Simon was very uncomfortable with her straight eyes.

"Simon, I think you're a very good kid, handsome and capable. You should have a girlfriend, right? Blake Lively is also a beautiful young girl, or..."

"Ha, that's okay? I've only met her two or three times, and I'm always so busy now, with my career first," Simon thinks Blake Lively is good, but he can't say he just likes it!

"Well, you will definitely have some events in the future. It's okay to have Blake attend as your female companion. You are very popular with girls now," Sonia Roman signed Ellen Page, but Can't give up on Blake Lively.

"Rest assured, I will pay attention to Blake Lively. When the time comes, there will be a suitable role for my own people. If it is exposed, I have nothing to talk about now. It should be fine after the movie is released," Simon said, no matter what. In this way, Sonia Roman is good to herself and takes care of herself.

"By the way, when you sign actors in the future, you still have to choose some good seedlings. I can't make only one movie!"

"Okay, I'll call you Mr. Parker in the future, little guy," Sonia Roman smiled. If Simon Parker develops in the future, he will follow him. Taking care of him before, this investment is worth it.

"Well, tomorrow I'm going to Focus Pictures in Universal City, I hope Nicole and they're not too outrageous about the distribution share," Simon was still a little worried.

"Don't think about it, Nicole Kidman is still capable," Sonia Roman didn't understand.

"By the way, you want me to help you pay attention to the situation of "The Devil of Fashion". Do you really have an idea for this movie?"

"Yes, I hope I can raise enough funds before they shoot. In short, you should pay attention to Lauren Weisberg. If the film is prepared, you will definitely receive some news in advance," Simon said with his current He certainly can't convince Lauren Weisberg and Dune Entertainment to drop the agreement, and he has no money.

"Okay, I'll pay attention to you, after all, Lauren Weisberg is also under my banner, I will definitely know this kind of news, but the priority agreement signed by Dune Entertainment for the film adaptation rights of that novel is $1.8 million. , If you want it, the price must be higher, anyway, it needs two hundred thousand dollars," Sonia Roman knew very well, it was all because of money, how could Simon have these two or three million dollars now?

"Wait, I hope everything will be in time by then," Simon sighed, he needed money, but he didn't know if he could catch up.