Hollywood Hunter - Chapter 1653 : press

Simon hung a small Christina Aguilera beside him. He chatted for a while with Jet Li and other creators of "Hurricane Rescue 2", and finally nodded to Jiang Anqi, who was looking forward to them, and turned around temporarily. open.

Amy Pascal continued to follow Simon, equidistant from the crew, and took the initiative to say: "The local 110 million, according to the current overseas data, the global box office of this sequel is about 250 million US dollars, after deducting the cost, the theater stage is expected to Profit of 50 million US dollars. We have discussed the idea of ​​​​the third film with Li's agent, and they have offered a maximum salary of 15 million plus 10% of the global box office gross profit share. According to the profit level of this film, it is equivalent to 2,000 The 10,000 yuan remuneration, I think it is acceptable, of course, if we continue to negotiate, we should be able to reduce the share, or even cut it directly."

Said and came to the buffet table, Simon took a glass of champagne and stroked the little waist of the girl beside him with one hand. When Amy finished speaking, he shook his head and said, "Pause the sequels, look at this summer, there are too many. Maybe the sequels The film will be smoother, but it will hurt the creativity and diversity of Hollywood as a whole, and I hope that in the next few years Daenerys will be as original as possible."

Amy remembered that Simon had jokingly mentioned a series of '2' prefixes this summer, she understood her boss's thoughts, and knew that Bo SS would not change it easily since she said so, she nodded and continued: "Simon, In this case, the shooting of the two sequels of "The Matrix" next month, and the "Godzilla" sequel project that we have negotiated with Japan's Toho, what about these?"

"The Matrix series is going according to plan," Simon said. "Godzilla 2 will be delayed. There is no script anyway, and it will be developed slowly."

"The problem is..." Amy said again: "We also got the game development license for "Godzilla" this time. You should have read the files. If the game can be launched together with the sequel movie, it will definitely benefit each other?"

Simon remembered the latest agreement document between Daenerys and Japan's Toho, which he had seen in recent days.

After the success of the first film, the two sides had a lot of tossing, hoping to gain more initiative and get more benefits. The result of a year of wrangling is that the film cooperation conditions are basically unchanged, and only the sequel film must have certain Japanese elements. It doesn't matter.

Also, it's about games.

In recent years, the game business has increasingly become the main revenue growth point of Daenerys, coupled with the good expectations of the capital market for the future of the global game industry, to a considerable extent, supporting the current ultra-high market value of Daenerys .

Therefore, now that the "Godzilla" movie is a success, Daenerys certainly won't let go of the possibility of developing the game homeopathically.

After negotiation, Daenerys and Japan Toho agreed that three video games related to Godzilla could be developed in the next five years. The theme was decided by Daenerys, and Daenerys paid for each game. Toho Japan's licensing fee of US$5 million plus 10% sales share.

In addition, Daenerys does not have the exclusive right to develop the game, and Dongbao also has the right to develop it on its own or authorize other companies to develop it, but only on the condition that it will also have up to three games in the next five years. This part is obviously the careful thinking of the Japanese who do not want all the fat and water to flow out of outsiders' fields.

After all, Godzilla’s IP is too big. In order to avoid monopoly, Dongbao’s authorization conditions are not too high, so there is no requirement here.

Simply recalling, Simon said: "The game and the movie should come at their own pace. There is no need to bind too much, otherwise it will often have the opposite effect. And, huh... It seems that it is not easy to develop a Godzilla game."

Such a big mutant beast, whether it is role-playing or fighting, is not easy to deal with.

When Amy heard Simon say this, she immediately remembered the very successful "Resident Evil" series of movies and games that were bound to each other last year. However, of course, she did not forget the "Alien ET" game that was a counter-example in the early years, and even became the fuse for the collapse of Atari. In conclusion, it can only be said that there is really no necessary correlation between the respective successes of movies and games.

Can only agree again.

After a few more chats, Simon took Christina to the others, but Amy did not follow.

Christina is 20 years old this year, and she still looks like a loli. Her height of 156 cm has not changed in the past few years, like a doll. At the moment, it was given to Simon as a female companion, and the guests at the party were also accustomed to it, and many female guests were eager to replace him.

Obediently following the man and continuing to socialize for a long time, finding a gap, the girl finally asked: "Simon, you just told Ms. Pascal, I mean, is the development of "High School Musical 3" also suspended? "

Simon left the open-air party scene with Nizi beside him, walked into the manor house, nodded and said, "Yes."

Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon approached, waiting for Christina to say anything, Simon paused, and briefly greeted the two who were eagerly approaching, remembered one thing, and asked Tim. Robbins said: "Tim, Ella told me that you are not interested in the script of The Shawshank Redemption, can I hear your thoughts?"

"The Shawshank Redemption", which has been quietly suppressed by Simon for a long time, was officially launched this year and is produced by Daenerys's Gaomen Films label. It has been hidden before, and it is inevitably affected by the box office fiasco when the film was released, but now, Simon doesn't care that much.

Robbins and Sarandon didn't expect Simon to mention this, they looked at each other, Tim Robbins said: "Simon, in fact, I happened to pick up a new film, and the schedule conflicted. Moreover, I read Kim's original book on purpose, and felt that I didn't fit the image of Andy, who is a small man in the novel, and I..."

Said slightly spread his hands.

Tim Robbins is 197 centimeters tall and nearly two meters tall, which is quite different from Andy's five-short stature in the novel. Stephen King's setting is also for the protagonist to be able to climb through the cramped sewer.

However, of course these are not problems.

Just as Simon was about to say something, Susan Sarandon, who was beside Robbins, was keenly aware of something and asked, "Simon, do you think, I mean... it's you, and you want Tim to take over this film? "

When the two sides approached, Gaomen Pictures did not reveal too much, which is of course. After all, with Simon's reputation in Hollywood, who he chooses to participate in a project often means two things. One is that Westeros is very optimistic about the movie, and the other is that the selected person is also favored by Simon. .

No matter which one, it will make the whole Hollywood look at it.

Of course, Daenerys usually doesn't take the initiative to bring it up, and the reason is very simple. There may be many smart people who will seize similar opportunities even if they don't want anything. On the other hand, it may also make less smart people choose to sit on the ground starting price.

When Tim Robbins heard his girlfriend say this, he immediately reacted. He hesitated for a while, looking at Simon eagerly, waiting for an answer.

You know, because of his height, although his acting skills are excellent and he has won many awards, Tim Robbins has been tepid over the years. Now, if this is an opportunity... well, but, it seems... I quickly recalled the "Shawshank Redemption" novel I had read, and my sense returned, and Robbins felt that this project was not mainstream after all.

Chong O?

Not quite like it either.

Seeing the two of them reacted, Simon didn't hide it. He nodded, but said: "However, I just think that you are very suitable for the role of Andy, Tim. It has nothing to do with height, but temperament. In addition, you must also understand that this is Not a mainstream commercial film, I don't promise it's a success, just pure love for the story."

After Simon finished speaking, the two of them looked at each other again, Tim Robbins quickly made a decision, looked over and said, "Simon, the problem is, the film I signed with Warners will start shooting in August, and the schedule will be at least three months. . If you're going to be in The Shawshank Redemption, you'll have to wait until next year?"

Simon smiled and said, "As long as you are willing to participate, the schedule is not a problem."

"Then," Tim Robbins finally weighed briefly, made a decision quickly, and nodded, "I'm willing to try it."

Simon reached out and shook hands with the other party. It was finalized: "Others, you can talk to Ella and the others."

Filming will start early next year, just in time for the release at the end of the year, for the 2002 awards season.

As for this time the film will be reduced to a pearl in the ocean like it used to be, or will it rush to the peak of the Oscars under the operation of Daenerys, Simon will also follow the fate. In any case, the Oscars really can't be exclusive to the Daenerys family, and for "The Shawshank Redemption", a classic that can be recorded in film history, it's good to do it.

Immediately, I thought that the possibility of losing the pearl again is very high.

Because the end of "The Lord of the Rings" will be released at the end of next year, a more heavyweight series of film history classics, coupled with commercial considerations, will almost certainly crush "The Shawshank Redemption".

no way.

After saying goodbye and continuing to socialize with other guests in the villa, Simon came all the way to a terrace on the second floor of the villa.

It happened that several other young actors of "High School Musical 2" were here, and when they saw Simon and Christina appearing, they stood up one after another. After a while of greeting, it was probably a little stressful to get along with this super tycoon, even if they understood that it would be better to stay. , still couldn't help walking out together and gave up the seat.

After a few people left, Simon took the girl beside him and sat down on the sofa by the railing.

Christina, who climbed sideways beside the man like a kitten, looked at the party scene downstairs with Simon, and asked curiously, "Simon, what movie was "The Shawshank Redemption" just now?"

"It tells the story of a man who escaped from prison. If you are interested, you can buy a novel and read it."

After listening to the man, Christina was no longer interested. Prison escape or something, so boring, she nodded her head on the surface, and planned to tell her assistant to buy a copy later as a show. After all, she promised the man.

Then he turned to the "High School Musical" series that he cared more about.

After acting like a spoiled child, the man's decision to delay the development of the third volume did not waver at all, so he wisely stopped entanglement.

Just as they were talking, Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith walked over arm in arm. Simon didn't get up, but just smiled and gestured to the vacant seat next to him, saying, "How are you doing recently?"

"Not bad," Don Johnson responded with a smile, not close, but sat down with his wife on the sofa on Simon's right side, looking for a topic: "Simon, you just came back from Asia, right?"

"Yeah, but it's been a week since I came back."

Melanie Griffith sat next to her husband, leaned forward slightly and said, "We saw your report in South Korea, an internal dispute between a big consortium, and it was resolved immediately after you came forward. It's amazing."

Simon just smiled.

Regarding matters in South Korea, Simon originally wanted to keep a low profile. The control there was very good. There was really no news.

First, the "Wall Street Journal" made an article about the crisis of the Hyundai Group. It seemed to casually mention Simon's role in it, and then other media seized the opportunity, and the news spread rapidly, even because of Simon News such as stock market indexes breaking new highs were also brought up, and this period was considered a global explosion.

Simon can do nothing about this, his goal is too big, it is basically impossible to pursue a realm of 'exist but invisible'.

Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith noticed Simon's apparent lack of interest in this topic, and immediately turned to talk about their daughter Dakota Johnson, who Simon had publicly acquiesced as a 'goddaughter', Said that the little girl has been missing Simon Yunyun very much.

Chatting here, I found that Simon was no longer walking, and other guests began to gather one after another. After a while, the sofas on the terrace were full, and some people could only stand or lean on the ground.

Simon also changed from Christina to hugging and hugging. They were all little girls, sisters Vanessa and Scarlett Johnston on one side, and sisters Hilton who happened to come to Los Angeles to participate in a show recording, plus On Christina and another small Sarah Michelle Gellar, seven people were squeezed on the sofa in a row, Christina could only sit on Simon's lap, but the girl was obviously very proud.

Others such as 'Wonder Woman' Famke Janssen or Meg Ryan, who has become popular again with an Easter romance film "Embrace the Dawn" with Daenerys, etc., or embarrassed to grab a group of girls Seats, or you can't get a seat if you come late.

The benefits of Simon's never taking his character to a higher place also appeared once again. Everyone at the scene just took it for granted for his hugs. After all, everyone knew that Simon Westeros was a playboy.

Simon chatted with everyone, and looked around by chance, and suddenly found that, except for Vanessa, who was six feet tall, other... even Cathy Hilton, who was one step late and could only stand and watch her daughter snuggle beside Westeros. The three sisters, um... maybe we can open a theme tonight, Petite or something.

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PS: This chapter was written last month. I couldn’t stand the feeling of being cut off all the time. I wrote it at that time, but I couldn’t stop. I wrote 26,000 in one go. Thousands of words, hearty. This... I can't help but sigh, it turns out that I can write 20,000 to 30,000 words a day when I'm Biao.