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Noon is an official reception of Sundance, which mainly entertains the jury team of this film festival, the main creators of the shortlisted films and other entertainment big names who came to Sundance.

As the main competition film, the main creators of "Follow" also came, and Simon also greeted Nolan and others face to face.

"It's a great movie, Chris. I've told Gaomen Films to launch the release. I believe it will have a good past."

"Thank you, Mr. Westeros."

"Now that "Following" has come to an end, Chris, I am looking forward to your next work, do you have any ideas?"

"Not yet, Mr. Westeros," Christopher Nolan has always shown a little humble and restrained to Simon. He is 26 years old this year, and he is actually only two years younger than Simon, but in front of this legendary young tycoon, he has nothing to say. Several people were able to remain calm, and quickly explained after speaking: "Actually, the main reason is that I have devoted all my energy to "Follow" in the past year, and I haven't had time to think about other things."

"Oh, of course it doesn't matter, concentration is a good habit."

The reception at the Sundance Institute headquarters.

Simon encouraged Nolan a few words, and couldn't help but think of the filmmaker's follow-up arrangements.

Speaking of which, Nolan's career line will definitely change a lot this time, and it is very similar to Tim Burton.

In the original time and space, with the success of the "Batman" series, Tim Burton can be regarded as one of the hottest directors in Hollywood in the 90s.This time, because Simon himself dominated the entire DC movie universe and was not at all interested in the style of Burton's "Batman" series, Burton lost the opportunity to direct "Batman".

The result is that Burton's popularity in recent years is far less than before. If it weren't for the popularity brought by last year's "Sleepy Hollow", Burton might gradually fall silent.

Besides, Nolan, if the "Batman" trilogy after the new century hadn't made Nolan famous, the other party might not have been able to get the chance to make "Inception" and "Interstellar".

This is the situation Nolan will face next.

Not to mention that the DC movie universe series has been very successful. In the next few years, as long as the DC movie universe is not over, it is unlikely that "Batman" will be restarted. Even if it is restarted, with the tone set by the DC movie universe, Nolan will not. Perfect for directing this series.

Therefore, it is actually hard to say where Nolan can go this time.

Simon will give each other opportunities, but not unlimited support.

The excavation of Nolan, and many other filmmakers in Simon's memory, is more out of the need to control Hollywood. The more excellent filmmakers Daenerys Entertainment cultivates, the more choices there will be, and the dominance will naturally be more stable.

After chatting with Nolan, Simon did not neglect the rest of the "Following" crew, especially the actress who played the murdered woman in the movie, Natasha Richardson.

This actress was once known as the wife of Liam Neeson, but unfortunately Hollywood history has changed. Liam Neeson, who is also a famous playboy in Hollywood, has no relationship with Natasha Richardson. " After Schindler's List, even the "Taken" series, which later made his popularity peak, were adapted by Simon and given to Jeter Lee, and Liam Neeson has not only been around in recent years.

In addition, Natasha Richardson is actually a well-known second generation in the European film circle. His father is British New Wave director Tony Richardson, and his mother is Vanessa Ray, who has multiple Oscar nominations. Degrave, including his grandfather Michael Redgrave, is also a famous British actor. He once won the best actor in Cannes, and his family background is even more prominent than Gwyneth Paltrow.

With such a family background, Natasha Richardson had no shortage of resources at the beginning of her career, but unfortunately she has not been able to catch on. This is also very similar to many second generations in Hollywood, so that she needs to be in a small film like "Follow" cameo role.

After all, no matter whether it is the European film industry or Hollywood, in the final analysis, it is still capital control. If your film can sell well, it will naturally continue the glory of the family. Otherwise, investors will not care whose son or daughter you are.

"I didn't expect you to play this role, Nata, can I call you that?"

"Of course, Mr. Westeros. In fact, I like the script very much, and my agent also thinks the story is great. Although Chris is a newcomer, his professionalism has exceeded my expectations."

"Oh, actually, I still remember that you acted in "Patty Hearst" back then, besides "Follow", Nata, what have you been up to lately?"

"Mainly in plays on Broadway."

"It's a pity. You have such good conditions. You should come to act in a movie."

"I think so too. Unfortunately, "Following" was the only movie I passed the audition in the past year."

"In that case, Nata, if you want, I'll keep an eye on it for you."

"Oh, Simon, thank you so much."

"you are welcome."

In fact, Natasha Richardson's agent was mainly trying to fight for a female character who died soon after the opening scene in "Following". After hearing that this was a project that Simon Westero personally paid attention to, Richard Sen didn't expect that he could really attract the attention of Westeros.

And this time.

Feeling the man looking at her, Natasha Richardson was not a young child, her eyes shook slightly, the goblet originally held in her right hand was quietly changed to her left hand, and then raised to her mouth to sip, her eyes Also just right to meet the past.

I don't know if he noticed the blank space on his left ring finger.

She is 32 years old this year and has been married for a while, but unfortunately the result is not very good. Although there is no shortage of suitors, she does not have a boyfriend who has formally established a relationship.If... even if she knew that the man in front of her was a playboy, she still felt that it would be a good idea to have an ONS with such a man.

Simon was not in a hurry to send out any invitations, mainly because he ate too much last night and needed to be restrained, but he gave the woman a knowing smile. He was about to leave to entertain other guests when he suddenly remembered something and asked: "Yes Now, Nata, do you like skiing?"

"Of course, this is my hobby since I was a child. I spend some time every year on ski vacations." Natasha Richardson nodded, and greeted her eyes: "Simon, do you want to invite me to ski? The snow here at Sundance The field is also very good?"

"No, I mean, well, I don't know what to say?"

Natasha Richardson felt the confusion flashed by the man in front of her, and curled her mouth: "Is there anything you can't say?"

I really don't know how to say it.

In memory, Natasha Richardson died in a ski accident in 2009 when she was only 45 years old.

Although Simon does not believe that under the influence of his big butterfly, certain things will still happen, just like the former president of Disney, Frank Wells, who should have died in a skiing accident in 1994, but is still alive this time.But, now that I remembered it, I couldn't help reminding it.

Looking at the intellectual face in front of him, which actually fits his aesthetics very well, Simon suddenly smiled and said, "Do you know the rumors about me being a psychic?"

Natasha Richardson turned her head slightly, and looked at the man in front of her: "I know, Simon, heh, I think this must be a joke, it's quite interesting."

"Actually not." Simon immediately restrained himself and said solemnly: "If you are willing to believe, then, from today on, stop skiing."

Natasha was still puzzled: "Why?"

"Because you could die on the ski slopes."

"..."

Simon also knew that the answer was too straightforward. He slightly opened his hand holding a glass of champagne, and made a gesture of believing it or not. He turned and left without further words.

"Hey, Simon, what were you talking about with Natasha just now?"

"Bob, are you familiar with her?"

"No, it's actually Natasha's mother, Vanessa Redgrave. I watched her "Peerless Beauty" many times."

“Actually, I prefer Zoom in.”

"Oh, of course, that's an excellent movie, too, with Jane Platinum in it," Robert Redford said, and introduced a 30-year-old man next to him: "Simon, this is Peter Burroughs." Ge, the screenwriter of the "Bad Stuff" script that everyone is talking about recently, by the way, he also participated in Stallone's "Police Empire" last year, if you have any impression?"

"of course."

As Simon said, he reached out and shook hands with the other party.

Peter Berg, obviously, was also a Jew.

This is a natural advantage.

In addition, Simon also knows more information about the other party. In the original timeline, this Hollywood filmmaker has directed films such as "Total Superman Hancock" and "Super Battleship". As for "Bad Stuff", Simon also has an impression.

The former Roger Ebert commented that "Bad Stuff" was the worst film of the year.

Visible color.

Coincidentally, this story also tells the story of a group of cronies who went to Las Vegas to hold a bachelor party, which turned out to be a mess. Later, some people thought that "Bad Stuff" was the inspiration for "The Hangover". According to research, Scarlett Johansson starred in "One Night in a Hurry", which is more similar to "Bad Things".

Both are bachelor party themes.

"Bad Stuff" killed a call girl, and "One Night in a Hurry" killed a stripper.

Then all kinds of mess.

In fact, as a well-known tradition in the West, the theme of the pre-wedding party is actually very common, so it is hard to say who imitated whom.

The difference is just success or failure.

The success of "The Hangover" can be called a miracle, and "Bad Stuff" was able to be the worst film of the year by the judges, which itself is a kind of "strength", because many media don't even bother to evaluate even worse films.

Let's talk about "Bad Stuff".

The story follows a group of longtime friends who go to Las Vegas to throw a bachelorette party for Kyle, who is about to get married, and end up having so much fun that a call girl dies.It was just an accident, but because of various scruples, the brothers decided to conceal it, dismembered the call girl's body, and buried it in the desert.

Immediately returned to Los Angeles, began to prepare for the wedding.

However, it is impossible to treat this incident as if it never happened, so the brothers collapsed one after another, triggering a series of mutual suspicions and even murders, and finally almost wiped out the entire army.

Also, in the original version of "Bad Stuff", the male and female protagonists are Jon Favreau and Cameron Diaz.

In short, because the style of the film is too mixed, comedy is not like comedy, crime is not crime, and black is not black to the end. The result is neither embarrassing nor embarrassing.

Now the question is very interesting.

Responding to the sentence again that movies are gambling. No one can know whether a movie is good or bad before it is actually made.

Peter Berg has been in Hollywood for many years. After participating in "Police Empire" last year, his career improved slightly, so he took out a script he had prepared for a long time, namely "Bad Stuff", and signed up for the director training at Sundance Academy , planning to turn from an actor to a director.

Compared with the worst evaluation of the year in history, as a paper story, "Bad Stuff" has received a lot of praise, and the script spread rapidly at the beginning of the year, and even became a certain existence at the blacklist level of Hollywood scripts. It is sought after, and various studios are vying for it, even Daenerys Entertainment is no exception.

In fact, Simon didn't interfere too much with this. He just talked about it when he chatted with Redford in the morning, and Redford took the initiative to bring Peter Berg to Simon at noon.

Compared with Nolan's humility just now, probably because he has been sought after by too many people recently, Peter Berg seemed quite confident and calm. After greeting Simon, he was able to talk freely: "Mr. Westeros, first of all, I It must be stated that for the script of "Bad Things", I hope to direct this movie myself, if Daenerys Entertainment can't accept it, I can only say sorry."

Chapter 1092 Financial Report Conference

There are many filmmakers in Hollywood who insist on self-writing, directing and acting with an excellent script and become famous in one fell swoop. Stallone can be called the most legendary one among them.Unfortunately, Peter Berger was not among them.

Not only that, this one is also considered a big pit in Hollywood.

In the past, Peter Berger's self-written and directed debut "Bad Things" ended in failure, which did not stop this filmmaker born with racial bonuses from "rising" in Hollywood. After that, he directed more than ten Many films are blockbusters with big investment and big production.

However, except for the "National Superman Hancock" starring Will Smith in his peak period, the others have basically failed, such as "Super Battleship", such as "Deep Sea Catastrophe", and some even did not leave any impression on the audience at all. Big-budget films such as Raiders of the Jungle and Kingdom in Blood.

However, Simon is happy with this kind of filmmaker.

As long as you can't pit yourself.

At this moment, when he heard Peter Bogle confidently offer the conditions, Simon's expression was not displeased at all. Instead, he showed Bole's expression of pity when he saw the Chollima, and he agreed decisively: "No problem, Peter, when I have breakfast I've seen the script synopsis for "Bad Stuff," and it's a great story."

Peter Berger obviously didn't expect Simon to be so straightforward. He was a little stunned before subconsciously saying: "But, Mr. Westeros, Mr. Morris and I talked once, and he thought I was a novice..."

Simon waved his hand and interrupted: "Peter, I'm the boss. In this way, I think that if "Bad Things" is done well, it is very likely to win an Oscar, so it can be placed under the banner of Gaomen Films and Ella will be responsible."

Oscar?

Peter Berger was once again surprised and inevitably excited. If his project can hit the Oscars, even if it is only nominated, it will be enough for him to become famous in Hollywood.

However, this good thing seems to come too easily?

Seeing that Peter Berger didn't know how to react for a moment, Simon skillfully changed the subject: "But, Peter, if you want to direct yourself, due to risk considerations, the budget must be controlled within 1000 million US dollars. It has to be up to us too.”

This is normal.

Simon's voice fell, and even Robert Redford, who was listening, thought so.

Peter Berger also suddenly felt that things had returned to normal, but he immediately said: "Mr. Westeros, 1000 million dollars is too little. Frankly speaking, the other studios that are interested in "Bad Stuff" offered us $1000 million." The budget is more than [-] million."

"Funding may be important for a movie, but it's never the deciding factor. Peter, "Good Will Hunting" only has a budget of 1000 million US dollars. See how much the audience likes this movie now? So, the collaborators are The point is, Daenerys can help you make a great movie, and at the same time bring it to market successfully, and that's the most important thing."

Having said that, Simon was really worried that Peter Berg would agree on the spot, so enough was enough: "Well, think about it carefully, Peter, I look forward to your good news."

After Simon finished speaking, he deliberately ignored Peter Berg and turned his attention to Robert Redford next to him.

The purpose has certainly been achieved.

There were guests all around, and Simon didn't lower his voice much just now. He made a comparison between "Bad Things" and "Good Will Hunting", which has been selling well recently. The news spread, and I don't believe that other Hollywood studios will not grab the head.

The noon drink will last until two o'clock in the afternoon.

Simon stayed until the end, patiently communicating with the filmmakers on the scene. He stayed at the end of the reception and was about to leave when he was stopped by Natasha Richardson who had chatted with him at the beginning of the reception.

"Simon, I think you should apologize to me."

Just now, she whispered that girl A greeted Ella Deutschman about the attitude of "Bad Things", Simon heard Natasha Richardson's sudden words, and asked with a smile: "Why?"

Natasha Richardson stared at Simon: "You said, I will die if I ski again. This...is ridiculous."

Simon realized his mistake and corrected it: "Okay, I'm sorry, Nata."

The melancholy in Natasha Richardson's expression did not diminish at all: "But, Simon, you have ruined my hobby. Even if you take it back now, I still dare not ski again in the future."

"It sounds serious," Simon curled his mouth slightly: "Well, don't you work on Broadway, next time I go to New York to treat you to dinner, it's compensation, how about it?"

Natasha Richardson was startled, is this direct or perfunctory?Even though she was thinking about it, her tone subconsciously softened a little: "Simon, this is so dishonest."

Simon raised his arms and put on the windbreaker handed over by girl A, and said with a smile: "Dinner is just the beginning, we can seriously discuss more compensation then."

Sensing some hateful elements in the man's smile, Natasha Richardson shook her head subconsciously: "I didn't mean that, I mean, who knows if you will remember this next time you go to New York, don't you, um , not tonight?"

"Unfortunately, I can't do it tonight. I have a lot of things to do."

Natasha Richardson saw that Simon's tone was serious, and the man didn't pursue some ambiguity in what she just said, so she had no choice but to agree.

Simon is really busy.