Hollywood Director 1992

"Are those Ben Affleck and Matt Damon? Should we invite them over for a chat?" Sandra Bullock asked, gazing at the two figures' backs in the bar.

Renée Zellweger shook her head. "Better not. After 'The Witch' was released, many people were very surprised to see me, asking if I hadn't disappeared, and when I came back. They even asked if I had seen the Blair Witch, and if witchcraft was real."

"Ben and Matt probably have similar experiences. If we gather together and get photographed by reporters, it will affect the movie's box office. So, before the movie finishes its run, we need to maintain some mystery."

Sandra Bullock smiled, seeing that Renée was wearing a hat even while drinking in the bar, and said,

"It's mainly because you guys filmed it so realistically, like a documentary. The first time I watched the movie in the theater, I thought you really had disappeared. I immediately called you after the movie, and only remembered it was a movie when I heard your voice."

"When filming 'The Witch,' the crew really focused on realism. For the opening scene where we interviewed the local residents, Sofia didn't tell us those residents were extras before filming. We thought those people were real local residents.

"Also, during that scene where we camped in a tent in the wilderness, Link didn't tell us the crew was also there. They suddenly shook the tent outside in the middle of the night and threw in a black lamb.

"We didn't see clearly at the time and were so scared that we ran outside without even putting on our shoes. After running for a while, we heard Link shouting, and we realized what was happening.

"That was so scary. Our reactions were all genuine."

Renée Zellweger patted her ample chest, still feeling lingering fear.

Julianne Moore, sitting in the middle, said, "From a viewing experience perspective, 'The Witch' is more realistic than 'Paranormal Activity,' more like a documentary. It also shows that Link is becoming more skilled at making this type of film. I wonder how he will film his next movie. If it's also this type of film, it will probably be even scarier."

"Ha, the next one isn't. The next one is a real big movie, with an investment of tens of millions. But it's still a thriller," Renée Zellweger said, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear.

Sandra Bullock and Julianne Moore exchanged a subtle glance and smiled, "I heard Link is casting for his new movie. Did you get a role in advance?"

"No, the main actors in this movie are high school students. The ages of the three main female characters are either too old or too young, not suitable for me. I might make a cameo in the film."

"A cameo? Does Link's new movie still need actors? I can also do a cameo."

Sandra Bullock asked quickly.

"Sure, it's a campus thriller, and it needs a lot of young actors. If you're interested, I'll call you when the movie starts filming."

"Okay, it's settled then."

Sandra Bullock smiled slightly.

Although she couldn't get an important role in Link's new movie, being able to do a cameo and familiarize herself with the production would also be meaningful.

Julianne Moore was a second-tier actress and naturally wouldn't go to the set as an extra. She sipped her cocktail, "Renée, I'm a fan of Link's. I really like his 'Interstellar.' When will you take me to meet my idol and ask him to sign an autograph for me?"

"Sure, Link is very easygoing and not pretentious at all. I'll invite him to the next gathering," Renée Zellweger said cheerfully.

Julianne Moore smiled slightly, feeling envious of Renée, this simple-minded woman.

She, Renée, and Sandra had all climbed up from the bottom. They had known each other for over a year. Initially, she and Sandra had developed better than Renée. After filming a few movies, they became second or third-tier actresses, while Renée was still running bit parts in the crew.

Last year, Renée had a stroke of good luck. First, she was selected by Link to play a small supporting role in 'Paranormal Activity,' and then she played the lead role in 'The Blair Witch Project.' Although both movies were low-budget, they grossed over $100 million at the North American box office, and tens of millions of people had seen her movies.

Renée Zellweger also became very popular with these two movies. Currently, her fame in the entertainment industry has reached the second or third-tier level, and many people are familiar with her face.

Renée has now also signed with a management company, with a professional team helping her manage her work. She also maintains a good personal relationship with the billionaire, movie studio boss, and great director Link.

From this perspective, Renée has already surpassed them.

This inevitably made her jealous, feeling that no matter how hard she worked, it couldn't compare to meeting a benefactor.

However, Renée was their friend. Having the opportunity to get to know Link through Renée was also an opportunity.

By the fourth week of 'The Blair Witch Project's' release, overseas distribution work had also begun.

Columbia Pictures was still responsible for the overseas distribution work. Because they had made a lot of money distributing 'Paranormal Activity,' Columbia Pictures was very enthusiastic about the overseas distribution rights for 'The Blair Witch Project.'

They offered $30 million + 15% of the box office revenue to acquire the overseas distribution rights, videotape distribution rights, and the rights to produce movie sequels and related merchandise for 'The Blair Witch Project.'

Guessing Game Pictures offered $50 million + 15% of the overseas box office revenue.

After two rounds of negotiations, Columbia Pictures ultimately obtained the overseas distribution rights and related merchandise rights for 'The Blair Witch Project' for $42 million + 15% of the overseas box office revenue.

A small episode occurred during the negotiation process between Guessing Game Pictures and Columbia Pictures.

Due to Columbia Pictures' inadequate security measures, the content of the negotiations was leaked before the negotiations were concluded.

The Commercial Daily was the first to report on the matter.

The Commercial Daily reported that Columbia Pictures and Guessing Game Pictures were discussing the overseas distribution of 'The Blair Witch Project,' which proved that the previous rumors were true, and 'The Blair Witch Project' was indeed a Guessing Game Pictures project.

The newspaper estimated, based on the conditions offered by Columbia Pictures and the current box office, that Guessing Game Pictures had already made a profit of over $100 million on 'The Blair Witch Project' project, and the final profit might exceed $150 million.

If Guessing Game Pictures' profit on this project reaches $150 million, plus 'Buried Alive' and 'Paranormal Activity,' which were released last year, Link and Guessing Game Pictures' profit on the three movie projects is expected to be around $520 million.

Since Link owns the majority of Guessing Game Pictures' shares, The Commercial Daily predicted that Link's current net worth is over $500 million.

Mistake-free, first release, one inside, one tolerance, one look!

The Commercial Daily lamented at the end of the article that Link was the darling of the goddess of wealth and the goddess of luck. At the beginning of last year, he was just a penniless man with nothing, no money to make movies, and could only write, direct, and act himself.

In just one year, he went from being a penniless man to a billionaire with a net worth of over $500 million, the new wealth myth of America.

His good luck is enviable.

After this article was published, the media reprinted and reported it one after another, and how much net worth Link currently has also became a new topic in the entertainment industry.

In late March, when Link was invited to attend the 65th Academy Awards ceremony, a reporter interviewed him with this question, asking how much money he had made last year?

Link modestly stated that he had made a little, but it was not as exaggerated as the media reported. He had only achieved the freedom to eat and dress as he pleased and had not yet reached the level of true wealth.

Shortly after Link answered this question, the new issue of Forbes's Rich List was released.

Link not only appeared on the cover of Forbes magazine but was also on several lists.

Including the Global Billionaires List, the Forbes 400 List, the America's Self-Made Under 40 List, the Celebrity Earnings List, and the Annual Author Earnings List.

According to Forbes magazine's survey, Link's total income from the beginning to the end of last year was $380 million.

Including the income from the two movies 'Buried Alive' and 'Paranormal Activity,' screenplay copyright income, 'Interstellar' royalty income, and autograph session income.

Including investments in Guessing Game Pictures and other projects, Forbes magazine estimated that Link's net worth at the end of 1992 was approximately $400 million.

On the Forbes Global Billionaires List, Link ranked 981st. This year, a total of 1,072 billionaires were on the list, with a threshold of $300 million.

On the Forbes 400 List, Link ranked 382nd. This year, the entry threshold was $380 million.

On the Forbes magazine's list of Self-Made Under 40s, Link ranked 12th and was also the youngest person on the list, at only 21 years old.

On the Forbes-published \u003c1992-1993 Celebrity Earnings List\u003e, Link ranked first with an annual income of $380 million.

Second place was the famous black host Oprah Winfrey, with $98 million.

Third place was director Spielberg, with $72 million.

Fourth place was the famous black comedian Bill Cosby, with $66 million.

Link's annual income was the sum of the income from second to sixth place.

After the Forbes magazine's commentary on the various lists was released, Link once again became the focus of public attention.