American Peak Life

"Stand-in, Ms. Kimberly, this is the best way I can think of. Of course, after the movie is released, Alice will also declare that this scene was done by a stand-in." Lu Ning said firmly.

"This..." Kimberly Pierce thought about it for a while, and in the end, she gritted her teeth and agreed. Kimberly Pierce is still confident that through angles and shooting, she can still make a real one.

As for Alice's behavior of announcing a substitute after the movie was released, it doesn't matter. Kimberly Pierce can still accept this.

"Very well, Ms. Kimberly, this is a wise decision." Lu Ning said with a smile: "Then, the next question is about Alice's salary. In my opinion, Ms. Kimberly, your "Boys Don't "Cry" should belong to the category of literary and artistic films, and such a film should not have too much capital investment." Lu Ning also understands what he means, and it is estimated that Fox Searchlight will not make a contribution to this "Boys Farewell" Cry" invested too much money, so how to guarantee Alice's salary?

After all, Alice is now a top-tier actress in Hollywood. Among other things, this year's Oscar winner is the best gimmick. Among other things, the Oscar queen's first movie after her comeback, and It's still the first film after studying at the USC Film School. Such a gimmick can attract a large number of loyal movie fans.

Then, Alice’s salary must also be in line with the top-tier actresses. Even if Alice doesn’t value salary, she can’t break the rules by herself. This salary is related to all Hollywood stars. If Alice If you are independent, then you will be rejected by all the stars. After all, this is related to the "money" of all fame, and no one person can change it.

"Here, Mr. Lu, look, a salary of 800 million US dollars and 10% of the box office revenue, is it okay?" When it came to this, Kimberly Pierce was really a little embarrassed. "Don't Cry" is an art film, and the budget of Fox Searchlight was only about 1500 million US dollars at the beginning.

This amount of investment is really not as good as Alice's salary alone. You know, according to Alice's current status, the salary of a movie is as low as 1500 million US dollars. 2000 million, 2500 million, not impossible.

And the price given by Kimberly Pierce is indeed a little low. As for 10% of the box office revenue, it is completely a gamble.

Where can the box office be so high for literary films?According to Lu Ning's memory, the box office of "Boys Don't Cry" is only a pitiful 1300 million US dollars. How much money can such a box office have? More than 100 million?

If a blockbuster movie like "Titanic" had 10% of the box office revenue, Lu Ning wouldn't even think about it, and would definitely agree to it. However, for this literary film, Lu Ning hesitated.

When Lu Ning was hesitating, Alice pulled Lu Ning's arm. Lu Ning turned his head to look, and Alice nodded towards him. It seemed that Alice really liked this movie.

"This, well, 800 million US dollars, plus 10% of the box office revenue, but it is announced to the outside world as 1200 million US dollars, plus 10% of the box office revenue." Lu Ning still agreed, and as for the announcement, it was also for the sake of Well, Alice, by doing this, at least Alice can avoid some unpleasant voices. Of course, with Lu Ning present, these big names may not dare to say anything.

Chapter 688 Party

In the end, the details of the negotiation between Lu Ning and Kimberly Pierce were almost at an end. During this period, Kimberly Pierce kept making concessions. After all, this "Boys Don't Cry" inherited many of Kimberly Pierce's obsessions.

"Okay, Ms. Kimberly, we don't have any problems anymore. According to the agreement we just reached, we can sign a contract." Lu Ning stood up and shook hands with Kimberly.

"Okay, I'll take a look at some of the details you mentioned and write them into the contract. I'm looking forward to Alice coming to the crew to report as soon as possible." Kimberly Pierce also said with a smile.

"By the way, Ms. Kimberly, have we decided on our supporting actress?" Before leaving, Lu Ning asked curiously.

"That's not true. We are preparing for an audition at USC." After all, Kimberly Pierce graduated from USC. She is still grateful to her alma mater, which is also a USC graduate. It's a common problem for those great people, when they encounter casting matters, they will think of their alma mater.

"Oh, Ms. Kimberly, if you can, you can consider Scarlett Johansson. She is currently in the same class as Alice. Of course, this is just my personal recommendation." After finishing speaking, Lu Ning turned to Scarlett Johansson and Gary Savile The dean nodded and took Alice out of the office.

"Scarlett Johansson? It's a good choice, but she seems a little younger, but she's very malleable." Kimberly Pierce knew this one, so after hearing Lu Ning's recommendation, she thought about it a little After a while, he muttered to himself.

After leaving the office, Lu Ning and Alice quickly found Alice's Porsche 993 turbo in the parking lot.

"Hey, Lu, do you like this movie very much?" Sitting in the car, Alice asked curiously.

"Why do you ask that?" Lu Ning asked with a smile, looking at Alice with tender eyes.

"Otherwise, why would you recommend Scarlett in the end." Alice and Scarlett Johansson have a very good relationship, and they are inseparable in class. They should not be considered as plastic sisters. After all, the two still have a relationship. The relationship between a classmate and the school environment is the purest.

"Smart, maybe this movie can bring you two Oscars for best actress and supporting actress?" Lu Ning said with a smile. After all, "Boys Don't Cry" in that world created the best actress. Leading role and Best Supporting Actress honors.

Alice didn't say any more. Ever since she was with Lu Ning, Alice got used to following Lu Ning's advice. Facts have proved that almost everything Lu Ning said was right. Alice also developed the habit of following Lu Ning's advice. habit.

"Hey, dear, you haven't said yet, why did you suddenly appear here?" At this moment, Lu Ning was driving a Porsche 993 turbo, and Alice was holding 99 roses in her hands, looking at Lu Ning curiously.

"The day after tomorrow, I need to go to Cupertino, California, to attend Apple's shareholder meeting." Lu Ning explained, and Alice just nodded. Alice was not clear about the development of Lu Ning's business world, but, I just know that Lu Ning is very powerful.

Lu Ning and Alice came to a famous restaurant in Los Angeles, where many top Hollywood stars came in and patronized. The top caviar is one of the specialties here. Lu Ning also called Constantine and Antonio, the two Recently, Wei and Lu Ning have gotten very close, and their personalities are quite compatible. Moreover, there is no conflict of interest, which belongs to the kind that can be talked about.

In this restaurant, meeting a popular Hollywood star is a high-probability event. Apart from other things, there is a newly promoted Oscar winner and actress among the guests here today.

"Hey, Lu, long time no see." Constantine arrived first, but Lu Ning hugged and greeted Alice.

"Is Antonio busy recently?" Constantine has been here for half an hour, but this one hasn't arrived yet.

"Ha, Lu, don't you know? This guy is in love, um, he has stepped into the grave of love hopelessly, tsk tsk, why is Antonio so hard to think about it? Oh, Alice, don't stare at me, I But I didn't refer to you and Lu Ning, Lu Ning is a couple of gods." As a result, Alice gave Constantine a hard look, and quickly changed his words.

This also caused Alice to smile coquettishly. At least, in Alice's eyes, the two dandies, Constantine and Antonio, have very good personalities. Of course, this is just in front of Alice.

"Tell me, this is a new thing. Is that woman so attractive that our prodigal son Antonio can turn back?" Both Lu Ning and Alice were a little curious about this new thing.

"Ha, that was a month ago. This guy met a young lady from England in a bar where the hero rescued the beauty. Moreover, she seemed to be a very rebellious noble young lady... ..." Istandin's conversation started, and it turned out that this young lady was entangled by a few local hooligans when she was having a party with her friends at the bar at night, and Antonio, the prince of the biggest local gang in Los Angeles, came to help .

As a result, the two came and went, and the two quickly developed a good impression of each other, um, it was so bloody, and Antonio, who was a prodigal son in love, did not know why, this time, it was obvious that he had given his heart, and he did not know that this noble lady What kind of magic, at least, the two are now in love.

"Hey, this is really not Antonio's character." Lu Ning said with a smile after taking a sip of the lemonade in his hand.

"Who said no? I didn't believe it before. As a result, Antonio came out for several nights in a row. Guess what, this guy brought the young lady with him. I saw it, come on, this guy It was really eaten to death." Constantine shrugged speechlessly.

"Okay, that's normal. Maybe we'll see that young lady in a while." Alice was also very curious about what kind of woman could subdue this playboy.

The three chatted casually, but at this moment, Constantine's cell phone rang.

"Ha, it's Antonio's call." Constantine took out his cell phone and glanced at it, said with a smile, and then connected the call.

"Hey, you bastard, we've been waiting for you for a long time, why don't you come?" Constantine complained to the phone first.

As a result, the next moment, Constantine's face changed drastically: "What, what did you say?"

Chapter 689 Los Angeles State Hospital

Lu Ning and Alice, who were still playing quietly there, were also shocked by Istandin's exclamation. Lu Ning knew what happened to Antonio when he saw Istandin's completely collapsed face. Yes, and it is estimated that it is not too young, and on the phone, intermittent crying can still be heard.

"Okay, I got it, I'll be here right away." Constantine hung up the phone, his face so gloomy that he could drip water.

"Hey, buddy, what's the matter?" Lu Ning looked at Istandin's appearance and asked, his expression was not very good.

"Damn it, Antonio was shot. Lu is now in the hospital. It was Antonio's girlfriend who called just now. She seemed very panicked and kept crying. I don't know what happened now." Eastan Ding replied with a little panic.

"Shooting?" Both Lu Ning and Alice exclaimed. You know, the United States can't stop guns. The proliferation of guns is very high. Even heavy weapons are not out of reach. However, the sound is now on Anthony Hao. , it made everyone very sad.

"What hospital?" Lu Ning asked with a feeling: "Alice, you eat by yourself first, and then go home obediently. Istandin and I will go to the hospital now." While talking, Lu Ning picked up his coat .

"Okay, honey, take care of yourself." Alice also knew that the situation was serious now, so she just asked Lu Ning to pay attention to her own safety.

"Of course, I will." Lu Ning and Alice kissed lightly, and then left the restaurant with Constantine. Anyway, Antonio is also his friend. If he needs help, Lu Ning will never stand by.

Lu Ning got into Constantine's Bentley and galloped all the way towards the Los Angeles State Hospital. Along the way, he ran through several red lights. As a result, he also attracted the attention of the patrolling police on duty. The Bentley of two people asked them to stop for inspection.

"Don't worry about the guy behind you, Constantine, keep driving towards the hospital." Lu Ning said to Constantine, then took out his cell phone, and called Los Angeles Police Department Chief Germington directly. After exchanging a few words , Lu Ning hung up the phone, and not long after, the police car following the two disarmed the siren, and turned right and left at the second intersection.

"Speed ​​up, I have already greeted Director Germington, all intersections to the hospital will be green." As soon as Lu Ning's voice fell, Constantine stepped on the accelerator, and the Bentley V12 engine exploded at an incomparably low speed. The roar, the strong push back, pressed Lu Ning and Constantine deeply on the seat.

Originally it took nearly 40 minutes to drive, but under the violent driving of Constantine, he arrived at the Los Angeles State Hospital in 20 minutes. To be honest, Constantine’s heart was bleeding. You know, this Bentley is a limited edition. It was the first time that Constantine had never driven violently once.

When Lu Ning and Istandin rushed into the hospital gate, they grabbed a nurse: "Hey, a young man with a gunshot wound was brought in just now. Where is he?" Istandin grabbed the nurse's shoulder , the application seemed to be very hasty, and there was a feeling of clawing and clawing, but it frightened the little nurse who had just entered the hospital not long ago.

The little nurse pointed in a direction tremblingly. Because of fear, her whole arm trembled a little, pointing out the direction for the two of them. Lu Ning and Constantine let go of the frightened little nurse and ran towards the direction of the finger .