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The car door was pulled open, and she had no room to retreat.

So with a slow breath, Courteney Cox got out of the car with the skirt of the black dress. The paparazzi who were just ready to go saw her appearance. Some were disappointed, some were puzzled, and some were just a symbol He pressed the shutter abruptly, and then turned his attention to another slowly approaching car.

In Hollywood, after a movie hits a big box office, there's usually a good press to find out which stars have accepted roles in related movies but missed out on big hits.

"Run Lola Run" is no exception.

However, Simon was too unknown before "Run Lola Run". The media only found scattered information that he originally wanted to invite another girl he had pursued to play the role of "Lola", but he didn't even have the girl's name. turn up.

Courteney Cox knew all too well that the girl was herself.

The ignorance suffered after getting off the car made Courteney Cox, who was already a little nervous, feel even more uncomfortable, and somehow thought of Sandra Bullock.

A rookie who has never acted in a single film and television drama has risen directly to Hollywood's first-line actress, and recently signed two film contracts for the lead actress in the sequels of "Back to the Future", which are destined to be hits.

And these should all be their own.

Following behind the leading waiter, he looked at the Mediterranean-style mansion under the shade of green trees.

These should also be your own!

Inexplicably, there was some resentment in my heart.

If that guy had been more considerate and formally pursued him back then, perhaps he would have agreed.

Thinking this way, before he knew it, he had already arrived at the villa in the mansion.

Although there were many other people around, she still caught the figure of a certain guy at a glance, and he was warmly chatting with a couple of men and women who greeted the guests in person.Walking into some, I immediately recognized the identity of the man and woman.

Sean Penn and Madonna.

The couple may be in the car surrounded by paparazzi just now.

Noticing her approaching, Sean Penn and his wife nodded politely to her, and walked towards the villa. Before leaving, Madonna told him to write a song for herself quickly, with a smile on her face, obviously Very acquainted.

Simon watched Sean Penn and his wife enter the villa before looking at Courteney.

Looking at the man in front of her, Courtene suddenly felt guilty again.

She did not receive an invitation to this party. The invitation letter was only obtained from Jonathan Friedman. The agent had some invitation letters specially for WMA clients.

The last time we met was the day when "Run Lola Run" was finished. After more than half a year, Simon almost forgot about Courteney.

At this time, seeing the girl appearing in front of him again, Simon smiled and reached out to her, asking, "How are you doing?"

Courteney felt Simon's undiminished greeting, and finally relaxed a little, reached out to shake him, and said, "Very good. I've always wanted to congratulate you, and today I finally have a chance."

"Oh, thank you," Simon let go of the girl's hand, gestured towards the villa, and said, "Go in and have fun."

Although she really wanted to talk to him a few more words, she could only nod her head when she noticed that there were guests coming not far away, and walked towards the villa.

Entering the villa, there are about 30 to [-] people in the living room who are standing or sitting and chatting, many of them are Robert Redford, John Travolta and other big names. Although the atmosphere seems a bit quiet, her appearance did not cause much trouble. Notice.

Realizing that she was unlikely to be among these people, she walked straight across the living room to the backyard, and a sense of relief came over her.

The atmosphere in the backyard is obviously much more active than in the living room. There are 200 men and women gathered around the swimming pool and on the nearby lawn. The music of the orchestra floats in the air. There are several buffet tables beside the swimming pool. Waiters in bow ties bustled through the crowd with trays in hand.

Looking at the bustling scene in front of her, Courtene felt a little empty in her heart.

There is a very common unspoken rule among young men and women in Hollywood. Before becoming famous, unless you can get close to a big star, it is best not to maintain a relationship that is too stable, because doing so will make you lose many opportunities.

Therefore, many young Hollywood actors who suddenly become famous often act as if they have no past, and only after becoming famous do they start to expose various scandals with celebrities of comparable fame.

After the party skirmish last year, Courtney directly admitted to Simon that she did not plan to have a boyfriend in the short term, which was affected by this rule.

just now.

Time will definitely not go back to a year ago.

Taking a glass of champagne from the waiter's tray, Courteney calmed down, looked around the crowd for a moment, noticed the figure of Jonathan Friedman, cheered up and walked over with a smile.

After approaching, Courteney heard the agent standing with her back talking to a sweet-looking blonde, as if she was trying to attract her.

The blond girl noticed that Courteney should be walking towards the two of them, pointed at her, and said to the agent: "Joe, thank you for taking me so seriously. However, Josh is actually pretty good. No idea of ​​changing agents."

Jonathan noticed the girl's gesture, turned his head to look at Courteney, gave her a waiting look, and said to the blonde: "Meg, no matter what, I still hope you can think about it. If you can come WMA, I, uh, maybe I can have Simon write a script just for you."

It was none other than Meg Ryan that Jonathan was talking to.

After more than two months of adjustments, Meg Ryan is no longer the slumped look that Simon had when she first met her. At this time, she has basically recovered the radiance that a woman in her 20s should have.

Simon originally asked Meg Ryan to stay in Daenerys Films from "[-] to [-]" until the filming started, but with the advancement of the "When Harry Met Sally" project, related news came out, although both parties Explain that this is to let the heroine experience life, but the media's speculation is still inevitable.

In order to avoid more messy scandals, considering Meg Ryan's recovery status, Simon also suspended her work arrangement in Daenerys Films ahead of schedule.

at this time.

Hearing Jonathan's last words, Meg Ryan shrank her neck a little and said, "Joe, forget it, I'm not interested in starring in Simon's movie."

It's just a "When Harry Met Sally" tossing myself like this, acting in a script written by that guy himself, is there any way to survive?

Chapter 113

During this period of time, I always pay attention to many things related to Simon unconsciously. Courteney Cox listened to Meg Ryan claiming that she was not interested in Simon's movies, but she quickly remembered her identity. " The established heroine of When Harry Met Sally.

So there is some contempt.

If you're not interested in his films, why do you want to be in "When Harry Met Sally"?Although he didn't direct and write the film himself, he will certainly hold the most powerful producer position.

Jonathan Friedman watched Meg Ryan leave before turning to Courteney and asking, "Have you seen Simon?"

Courteney nodded, with regret on her face, and said, "He's a bit busy now."

Jonathan looked at the girl in front of him, paused, and said with his usual gentle tone, "Then, let's find a chance to chat with him later. You two met him first."

Having worked in this industry for more than 20 years, Jonathan is used to seeing too many actors and opportunities pass by.However, at this time, he still felt a little emotional about the ups and downs.

If Courteney had been able to seize the opportunity, it must be a different situation now.

Now, among the clients under Jonathan's name, Sandra Bullock became a blockbuster with "Run Lola Run", and Elizabeth Sue also rose to the top line with "The Butterfly Effect". Si Meng is almost the same, and with Nicole Kidman just recommended by Simon, it is obviously impossible for him to spend too much time on Courteney.

The two chatted a few more words, and the twilight had unknowingly enveloped the surroundings, and the lights came on, truly setting off a flashy world of feasting and feasting.

The crisp sound of ding ding ding came from the direction of the villa, and everyone at the scene quickly fell silent.

Jonathan and Courteney looked at the sound together. Simon was standing under the eaves leading to the backyard of the villa, holding a glass of champagne. When he attracted everyone's attention, he handed over a spoon that had just hit the glass to The waiter next to him, and then began to speak loudly for tonight's party.

Far away from "Death Comes" filmed in New York, "Run Lola", "The Butterfly Effect", "Pulp Fiction" and "When Harry Met Sally", the protagonists and supporting roles of the four films are on and off the stage, WMA, Invited personnel from Orion, Fox and other companies, plus the companions brought by the guests, the total number of people attending the party exceeded 200.

At this time, hundreds of pairs of eyes were looking at the young people under the eaves, and there were also countless mixed feelings floating in the air.

Although "Run Lola Run" and "The Butterfly Effect" have successively achieved unexpected box office successes, strictly speaking, compared with fame, Simon's influence in Hollywood at this time is still limited. The future of the three films also seems uncertain to many people.

Maybe it's only next year that young people in all eyes will recognize the reality that no one in Hollywood can succeed forever.

but.

No one can ignore one point, Simon Westeros is only 19 years old this year.

A 19-year-old young man, in just one year, the films he directed and wrote have earned a cumulative North American box office of more than 3 million U.S. dollars, which is unique in the entire history of Hollywood movies.Moreover, the film talent shown by this young man through the two films has also surpassed most Hollywood directors. No one will doubt that in the long time to come, Simon will have too many opportunities to create films similar to "Run Lola Run" "The box office miracle.

Also, the most important point.

With "Run Lola Run", Simon has accumulated tens of millions of dollars before many of his peers have considered the future at all, which is also enough to arouse the envy and amazement of too many people.

Hollywood's high salary trend has only increased significantly in recent years with the overall expansion of the industry and the promotion of brokerage companies.Therefore, Simon's income of more than 4000 million US dollars from "Run Lola Run", even after deducting high taxes and fees, is enough to surpass the entire wealth accumulated by most of Hollywood's first-line stars over the years.

In the Vanity Fair of Hollywood, what everyone pursues is nothing less than the words 'fame' and 'profit'.

When a certain young man was 19 years old, he had already achieved two things that many people may spend their whole lives chasing.

After Simon's brief thank you speech, the carnival of the night officially began.

The open space on the other side of the villa from the swimming pool was turned into a dance floor, and the sound of music in the air soon became more active. People shuttled back and forth in the villa and the yard, which seemed very lively.

Simon took Janet just to socialize in the crowd, and before he knew it, more than half an hour had passed.

After returning to the villa, she was sitting on the sofa chatting with Sandra, Nicole and the others. By the way, she had a short rest. Catherine walked over with the other two, but it was Dino De Laurentiis, the owner of De Laurentiis Entertainment. Laurentiis and President Martha Schumacher.

After saying hello, Dino De Laurentiis said, "Simon, can we have a chat alone?"

Simon looked at the other person's expression, probably guessed something, then nodded, and said, "Okay, Dino, let's go to the study."

Janet saw that Simon was busy, so she got up and said to the others: "Well, everyone, go to my studio and have a look. I have been inspired recently, and I have completed several new paintings."

Dino De Laurentiis saw that Janet was going to take the others away, and said, "Miss Johnston, perhaps, you can also come together."

Janet blinked her eyes, but she just smiled and said, "It's fine for Simon, his decision is my decision."

Having said that, Janet got up with Sandra and Nicole, and finally pulled Catherine and walked towards her studio in the villa.

Simon also took Dino De Laurentiis and Martha Schumacher to the study room that is usually used to entertain guests.

The purpose of Dino De Laurentiis was as expected by Simon. The other party took a fancy to the huge profit that Simon and Janet got from "Run Lola Run".

Since its release on June 6, the box office of "Blood Corpse Night" in the first week ended up being 19 million US dollars, far exceeding De Laurentiis Entertainment's original expectations.

However, due to Simon's participation, the film's shots and other technical details are excellent, but the story is too mediocre after all. According to the box office trend these days, the final box office of the film is about 3000 million to 4000 million US dollars.

Compared with the production cost of 500 million US dollars, this box office performance is obviously very good, but even if the pre-sale income of the later distribution channel is counted, the income of this film cannot be compared with that of Delaunay, who has expanded too blindly in recent years. Rentis Entertainment pulled back from the brink of bankruptcy.

Dino De Laurentiis, who is nearly seventy years old this year, has been a producer since the golden age of Hollywood, and he is also considered a minor celebrity in the industry.

In 1983, Dino De Laurentiis reorganized De Laurentiis Films, which he had been operating for many years, into De Laurentiis Entertainment Group. With the support of Dongfeng, it expanded rapidly.

Since its establishment, De Laurentiis Entertainment has merged some other small film companies and established its own shooting base in North Carolina. In just a few years, it has continuously invested in the production of more than 20 films, many of which include Arnold Schwarz. Big-budget productions such as Singer's "Fringe Warriors", Diane Keaton's "The Crimes of the Heart" and famous directorial masterpieces such as David Lynch's "Blue Velvet".

However, the highest-grossing of all the films is only "The Crime of the Heart" starring Diane Keaton, with a North American box office of 2200 million US dollars, but the production cost of "The Crime of the Heart" is 2000 million US dollars.Other films generally only made a few million dollars at the box office.

Orion Films, which has produced and distributed popular films such as "Terminator", "First Blood" and "Mozart" over the years, was almost facing the fate of being taken over last year. It is conceivable that it has invested in more than 20 films in a row but none of them. What will happen to the box office hit De Laurentiis Entertainment.

Now, Dino De Laurentiis is obviously unwilling to fail, so he hopes that Simon can inject a sum of money into De Laurentiis Entertainment to bring the company back from the brink of bankruptcy.

8000 million US dollars, 25% of the shares.

This is the condition of Dino De Laurentiis, and the other party also promised to help distribute the film produced by Daenerys Films.

Simon has indeed considered how to establish a distribution channel for Daenerys Films, and it is obviously the best choice to directly acquire a complete distribution team by merging other film companies.It's just that Simon doesn't like any of the second- and third-tier film companies in Hollywood right now.

Since De Laurentiis Entertainment is able to push "Blood Corpse Night" into the popular summer season, its distribution ability must be much stronger than companies such as New Line and Miramax, which have just emerged, but Simon In any case, it is impossible to come up with 8000 million US dollars and only buy 25% of the shares.

As for the Big Seven, even the dilapidated MGM can sell for 15 billion US dollars, and Simon can't even afford one.

Therefore, during this period of time, Simon was more concerned with the issue of self-reliance.

Although the North American theater resources are monopolized by the seven major powers, as long as the films produced by Daenerys Pictures can sell frequently, it is not a big problem for Simon to open up the local theater channels in North America.As for overseas, it must be done step by step.

Therefore, Simon had no choice but to refuse Dino De Laurentiis's invitation to cooperate.

After chatting for more than 20 minutes, Dino De Laurentiis and Martha Schumacher could only leave in disappointment as they could not convince Simon.

Leaving the study with Dino De Laurentiis, Simon stood still at the exit of the corridor near the living room.Beckoning to take a glass of wine from the waiter's tray, Simon quietly leaned against the wall to feel the situation in front of him.

Most of the lights in the living room were turned off at this time, the old-fashioned phonograph played soothing music, there were some guests standing or sitting around, and in the center of the living room were a couple of men and women hugging each other and dancing slowly.

He didn't like the hustle and bustle of the backyard, so he hid here, rejected a few strike-ups, and then completely quieted down.

Sitting alone on this sofa in the corner, holding a glass of red wine, occasionally thinking about where he should be now.

Then I saw him appear.

Leaning against the entrance of the corridor, hiding himself in the shadows, holding a glass of champagne, looking thoughtful.

Obviously didn't notice himself.

Yes, she is such an inconspicuous girl.

Some lonely thinking.

So he continued to look at him, worrying and expecting to be discovered.

A few minutes passed.

But still not found.

Not lost, but gave birth to some pity.

For some reason, she could clearly feel that when he was quiet, his whole body would be filled with a sense of loneliness as if he was isolated from everything around him, as if he was just a spectator and didn't belong to this world at all.

She felt this breath from him the first time they met on Venice Beach.They were just strangers then, though, and she couldn't go up to him and ask: Hi, how are you?

just now.

She got up unknowingly, came to him with some restraint, and said softly: "Hi, do you... want to dance?"