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The female assistant took out a pair of custom-made leather shoes from the shoe box and held them in her hands to watch Simon change his trousers. Seeing that he was silent, she curled her mouth: "What's the matter?"

"I thought you would let me bully others."

"I'm not Jenny, I won't let you bully others."

"Aren't you Jenny?"

"No."

"That's not what you said last time."

"Last time was last time."

Simon put on his trousers, took the leather shoes from the female assistant, sat on the leather chair and began to change them, and said, "So, you people on earth are really not creative in naming your children, and the right to name your children will belong to me in the future. "

The female assistant took away the trousers and shoes that Simon had replaced, and said, "I'll ask you to order a special one first."

"Where did you say we were going tonight?"

"Seattle."

"That's a good name."

"what?"

"Seattle, Seattle Westeros."

The female assistant was about to put the leather shoes in her hand into the shoe box just now, but she blinked her eyes and teased in a small tone: "You can give this name to Jenny's child in the future, she will be very happy."

"Yes, just give it to Jenny in front of me."

"I do not want."

"No, no, I'm Dad, I have the final say."

"Suddenly I don't want to go to Seattle tonight, I'm going to, uh... Hawaii."

"No, I can only go to Seattle, and I can only be called Seattle. I am Dad, and I have the final say."

"..."

The issue of children is actually a bit sensitive.

Simon and Janet have been working hard to have a baby since they got married, but after half a year of busy work, Janet's stomach has never moved.In fact, Simon has some expectations in his bones that he will give birth to a group of super rich second generations who will turn the world upside down.

It's just that this kind of thing can't be rushed at all.

The last time I was in the cabin in Tasmania, the female assistant talked about this with Simon. She hopes to have a child when she is 30 years old. Also agreed, of course, the child will naturally still have the surname Westeros.

Simon also talked to Janet about this, and the woman didn't say anything, but bit Simon's ear several times that night, almost dreaming.

After changing their clothes, the two of Simon had dinner at the company's internal restaurant in the administrative area, and the sky had already darkened.

Because the main building and interior decoration are more complicated than other buildings in the studio, the large-scale activity center in the second-floor office area of ​​Daenerys Studios has finally been opened for use recently. The celebration party for "Intersection of Life" won the Venice Golden Lion Award can be said to be the first large-scale gathering after the opening of the event center.

It is said to be a celebration of "Crossing Points" winning the Golden Lion Award, but in fact it should be counted as a comprehensive celebration after the end of Daenerys Entertainment's summer file.

Not just the "Crosspoints" team, but Daenerys Entertainment's "Ghost Story", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Sleeping with the Enemy", "Shake the Cradle" The main creators of films such as "The Hand" and the previous "Pretty Woman" were invited.

As of late September, "Pretty Woman", which was scheduled for Valentine's Day at the beginning of the year, has officially released in North America, and the local box office of the film finally reached 1.78 million US dollars.Moreover, the cumulative overseas box office of "Pretty Woman" is even better than that in North America, and has recently exceeded the US$2 million mark.

According to estimates from Daenerys Entertainment's distribution arm, "Pretty Woman" is expected to gross $4.5 million worldwide.

With a production cost of US$1000 million, only US$4.5 million can be recovered at the global box office. Even though Daenerys Entertainment has created many miracles in recent years, such box office results have amazed the entire Hollywood.

However, this is not over yet.

At the beginning of the summer season, Daenerys Entertainment’s fantasy romance film "The Love of Ghosts" has become popular again unknowingly. The tear-jerking plot crazily harvested tears from countless audiences. The film has been released for more than three months, and the box office has also steadily increased .

From its opening on June 6st to Thursday, September 1th, in the 9 weeks since its release, the domestic box office of "Ghost Love" has reached 20 million US dollars, successfully surpassing "Pretty Woman".Moreover, the single-week box office volume of "Ghost Love" is still maintained at around US$16 million, and there is almost no suspense to hit the US$1.81 million mark.

Judging from the feedback from the overseas distribution market of "The Love of Ghosts" that has gradually unfolded recently, the box office performance of this film in overseas markets is no less than that of "Pretty Woman".

Therefore, just the two films "Pretty Woman" and "Ghost Love" can bring Daenerys Entertainment more than 9 million US dollars in box office worldwide. Xia: Time to War" is quite.

Excluding all costs, the box office profits of these two blockbuster love movies will not be less than 3 million US dollars. The subsequent derivatives income, video tape income and TV broadcast income of the film, although it means a long period of several years. However, the expected income can reach about twice the film's box office profit.

It is this series of lucrative blockbuster projects that supported Daenerys Entertainment's valuation of tens of billions of dollars given by Forbes magazine.

In addition to "Pretty Woman" and "Ghost Love", the three films "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Sleeping with the Enemy" and "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" have also achieved success, and the cumulative box office has reached At $1.19 million, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," along with "Pretty Woman" and "Ghost Story," was destined to be one of Daenerys Entertainment's top 1990-grossing films of [-].

The outstanding box office performance of Daenerys Entertainment's film this summer is obviously more worthy of celebration than "Crosspoints", which just won the Venice Golden Lion Award.

However, most of the hundreds of guests attending the party in the event hall of the film city tonight came for a certain young man.

Everyone knows that Simon Westeros is the hand of God who created all the brilliance now.

Moreover, Simon Westero's personal net worth of 400 billion U.S. dollars was released on the "Forbes" list of the 210 richest people in the United States released at the beginning of the month, making his influence in Hollywood even more prosperous.

During this period of time, an interesting story has been circulating in the circle.

The "Premiere" magazine in Los Angeles has been discussing the production of a list of Hollywood power figures since the first half of this year, and Simon Westeros is the undoubted No. 1 choice.However, when Forbes magazine released its rich list this year, Premiere magazine simply canceled its plan to make the list.

Because, the No.1 guy on the list is really too dazzling.

Everyone knows Simon Westeros, and everyone only sees Simon Westeros.

As for those who rank second, third, and fourth on the list... They are not like John Kruger, Warren Buffett and others are so well known.Therefore, even if these people are listed one by one after Simon Westeros, probably few people will care at all.

Since no one cares, there is not much point in making such a list.

in the hall.

Columbia Pictures President Jon Peters, who was chatting with Bruce Willis and Demi Moore and expecting them to join in a film of his own, immediately turned to Willy The Si couple raised their glasses, then turned and walked towards the entrance of the hall.

At the same time, the crowd in the entire hall seemed to suddenly feel some kind of powerful attraction, and there was a clear commotion.

Although everyone knew that Simon Westeros must have arrived, there were more than 600 guests in the hall at this time.

No matter how restless my heart is, it is impossible to rush over together.

Most of the people calmed down quickly, or pretended to be calm, and only a few guests who thought they were qualified to join Simon Westeros moved.

Simon was wearing the black Armani suit he put on before dinner, and the female assistant was wearing a simple white dress. The two appeared side by side in the hall, with a very obvious sense of CP.

However, Simon is no longer a bachelor after all, and the current occasion is too public. The female assistant did not hold Simon's arm, but stood beside Simon with a slight distance like a real assistant, occasionally leaning over to remind him to say hello guest identity.

"This is Barbara Broccoli, and her half-brother, Michael Wilson."

I had just chatted with Joe Ross, president of Fox Films, and saw a strange man and woman walking side by side. Noticing Simon's doubts, the female assistant quickly reminded him softly.

Just by introducing their names, Simon knew their identities.

The heir of the Broccoli family who holds half of the copyright of the 007 series and has long controlled the production rights of this spy series.

After a handshake and a hello, the decidedly more chatty Barbara Blochley talked about the latest 007 movie.

MGM has stabilized, and the 007 copyright dispute has been successfully resolved. The Blockley family and MGM management can now devote themselves to the production of "007: GoldenEye", which has already completed the script.

However, Barbara Broccoli is obviously not satisfied with Simon's insistence on changing the actor in the 007 series: "Simon, the 007 series should be a matter between the Broccoli family and MGM, isn't it? There is no need to change the leading actor, it should be our own problem."

Chapter 371 Old Man Killer (Repair)

Simon looked at Barbara Blockley, who was looking up at her slightly with her chin up and looking straight at him, who was going to fight for reason. She didn't respond to what she said just now, and suddenly smiled and said, "Barbara, did anyone say But you're actually a lot like someone else."

Barbara Broccoli was a little dazed.

The Blockley family has been in control of 007 for 30 years. In recent years, his father, Albert Blockly, has been getting worse and worse. He is handing over the leadership of the Ace Spy series to his brothers and sisters, and he often tells them to be sure. Hold 007 firmly in your hands and don't allow anyone to get involved.

During this period of time, Simon continued to intervene in the next 007 project, and insisted on replacing the current actor Timothy Dalton, which made Barbara Broccoli, who also inherited her father's strong character, instinctively feel threatened. Only then will there be the almost provocative question just now.

Unexpectedly, the young man who made her feel like an enemy in her bones changed the subject lightly.

Simon didn't wait for the dazed Barbara Broccoli to speak again, and said, "You must have watched "ET", I have to say, you and the little girl in the movie, um, Drew Barrymore , looks really similar. It seems that she should be a big girl now."

Steven Spielberg's "The Extraterrestrial ET", Barbara Broccoli has naturally seen it, and of course remembers the little girl in the film.

just.

What does it mean?

"Simon, ET, well, it's a really good movie. However, we don't seem to be discussing this right now."

"I understand," Simon nodded, seeing MGM CEO Shirley Lansing walking over in a hurry, waiting for her to approach, and said to Lansing: "Barbara said that I shouldn't get involved in the 007 series. Don't interfere, just do what you want."

Shirley Lansing looked a little ugly.

Simon has asked about the 007 series several times during this period, and she always said that the project is progressing smoothly. I didn't expect that the Broccoli brothers and sisters would suddenly bring up the differences in casting that the two parties had not yet negotiated in front of Simon.

Now, Simon let go lightly, but Shirley Lansing didn't think that the matter would end here.

Meg Ryan, who had just become popular with "When Harry Met Sally", wanted to terminate her contract with Daenerys Entertainment, and Westeros also easily agreed.

The results of it!

Seeing that after Simon finished speaking, he turned and walked towards Columbia Pictures President Jon Peters, Shirley Lansing hurriedly followed, trying to explain that she didn't care how Westeros would arrange the 007 series afterwards, even if it directly It doesn't matter if it is put on hold, but I don't want to affect myself because of it.

Seeing that Simon had started chatting with Peters, Lansing could only stand by patiently.

During the chat, Lansing clearly noticed that Simon was very interested in Peters' young girlfriend.

Jon Peters is over 40 years old this year, but his little girlfriend is very young, in her early twenties.She probably has Latino ancestry, and the girl's skin is not that white. Although she has a charming face that attracts men, she doesn't seem to be the type that Westeros is interested in.

Still, Shirley Lansing remembered the girl's name.

Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Simon didn't expect to meet Hollywood's famous 'old man killer' at the party tonight.

Catherine Zeta-Jones has a stellar track record in Hollywood.Not only Jon Peters, the Hollywood gold medal producer, Catherine Zeta-Jones also once caught up with big names such as Steven Spielberg and Sean Connery, and finally married Aged Michael Douglas.

It has never been an easy task to get a top position in Hollywood. Even if you have a figure, a face, acting skills and are willing to sleep with others, it does not constitute much advantage at all. Too many people have to return to reality after a waste of time.

Therefore, the upper history of Catherine Zeta Jones, who also has no background, can be regarded as a small "legend".

While chatting, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore also came up.

The topic was unknowingly turned by Jon Peters to the film project he planned to invite the Willis couple to participate in.

"It's a murder thriller about domestic violence called Deadly Thoughts. It's similar to Sleeping With the Enemy, but with a murder element in it, about a woman who helps her girlfriend kill her deadbeat husband We hope that Bruce and Demi will join together and start filming early next year. However, Demi said that the schedule may conflict with MGM's "A Few Good Men."

Jon Peters said, glanced at Shirley Lansing, and then turned to Simon.

Simon looked at Lansing again.

The project preparation of "A Few Good Men" is much smoother than that of "007: GoldenEye". Shooting will start in November, and the tentatively determined schedule is early August next year.

The schedule at the end of the summer file allows "A Few Good Men" to avoid the impact of blockbusters such as "Terminator 2" and "Batman: The Dark Knight".

Demi Moore behaved better than Meg Ryan in the option contract with Daenerys Entertainment, and directly accepted Daenerys Entertainment's $200 million remuneration offer, and Simon also I am happy to give each other some convenience.

Shirley Lansing noticed that Simon looked over, nodded and said: "If necessary, we can try to arrange Demi's role in the year before."

Demi Moore suddenly said at this time: "Simon, why don't you take the time to read the script of "Fatal Thoughts"? If possible, I think Peter and Qiang definitely don't mind making it into Daenerys Entertainment and Columbia Pictures. industry collaboration film."

After so many years to finally come out, Demi Moore cherishes the popularity brought to her by "Ghost Story", but understands that continuing to keep in touch with Westeros will only benefit her and not harm her.

When Jon Peters heard what Demi Moore said, his eyes also showed anticipation.

Judging from the box office of the two films "Sleeping with the Enemy" and "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" that have been released this summer, if "Deadly Thoughts" can join Daenerys Entertainment's 10-film project, even if it has to split half The income, and the result is definitely much better than Columbia Pictures' independent production.

Simon was not interested in participating in a film he had never heard of, so he just refused.

After a few more conversations, Jon Peters said goodbye and walked away.

However, Catherine Zeta-Jones, who had been dutiful and not interjected just after introducing herself, gave Simon a clear look when she finally left.

Simon noticed the girl's small movements, just smiled, and looked at Shirley Lansing who was still following him.

Knowing what Shirley Lansing was worried about, Simon said: "Shirley, I've been really too busy recently to care about 007. Since the Broccoli family wants to maintain control, let them make another movie. Well, in any case, the 007 series has not lost money. MGM has been tossed by Kerkorian for so many years. Your next task is to restore MGM to normal operations as a major studio. Wait patiently In [-], I will make other arrangements."

Shirley Lansing was relieved, nodded seriously, and said, "Simon, I understand."

During this period of time, the news that Daenerys Entertainment was about to intervene in the acquisition of MCA made Shirley Lansing realize why Simon was unwilling to formally intervene in MGM when he had the opportunity.

It's just that Daenerys Entertainment, which has risen rapidly in recent years, has reached a level comparable to that of traditional major studios, and Daenerys Entertainment has now become a member of the American Motion Picture Association.Once the Westeros system controls MGM in advance and then wants to acquire MCA, this is equivalent to trying to control the three major Hollywood studios, and it will definitely encounter anti-monopoly obstacles.

On the contrary, after merging MCA, it will be easier for all parties to join MGM, which is relatively weaker, and things will be much simpler.

After sending Shirley Lansing away, before Simon could move, another person came forward.

……

"Terry, it's a celebration party tonight, so don't talk about the acquisition...No matter what happens, the cooperation between Daenerys and Warner Bros. will not change."