Birth of an actor

Of course, as the venue for the premiere ceremony, it is impossible for any city to have more queues than Los Angeles.

At the entrance of the theater on Melrose Street in Los Angeles, both sides of the red carpet are already surrounded by the media and young movie fans. On the other side away from the red carpet, movie fans who are lucky enough to book/draw tickets for the premiere are waiting for the ticket check-in.

Generally speaking, the theater seats selected for the premiere of Hollywood movies range from hundreds to thousands. Naturally, it is impossible for so many seats to be given away by the studio as favors. There are only tens or hundreds of good seats, so the best seats are usually reserved for studios, such as producers, directors, actors, etc., as well as investors, or given away, and the rest Seats are reserved for fans.

Therefore, general movie premiere tickets are divided into two types, one is ordinary audience tickets, and the other is red carpet tickets, and the two have different entrances. Of course, those who hold red carpet tickets enter the venue on the red carpet.

On both sides of the red carpet at the entrance of the Melrose Theater, there are about dozens of media from different cities, such as "Los Angeles Times", "Hollywood Reporter", "Variety Show", "New York Sun" and other comprehensive daily newspapers or professional and entertainment film magazines All of them were present, but because there were no heavyweights present, the reporters stood around leisurely, chatting with colleagues occasionally.

Every time there is a premiere of a movie with high attention, the procedure of walking the red carpet is basically the same. The behind-the-scenes personnel are the first to arrive, followed by the production company, distribution company executives, investors and so on. The important figures, but most of them don’t need to pay special attention. After all, the public is more interested in the stars and the quality of the film when they read the newspapers the day after the premiere. The second wave of appearances will be people from the fashion industry, social celebrities, specially invited Film critics, talk show hosts and other people who are invited to the premiere due to various connections, and supporting actors who are not important will also appear at this time for a few shots. As for the director and leading actor, they usually appear at the finale.

In fact, most of the media who appeared at the Melrose Theater today were not invited, but came here spontaneously. "Scream" is really popular among the media. Although Courteney Cox is not as good as On Jennifer Aniston, but it can be regarded as the second most popular heroine in "Friends". "Friends" is now the favorite sitcom in the United States (or it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the favorite TV series), Drew Barrymore Needless to say, this "Hollywood bad girl" has always been a figure in the forefront, William Brandley, "Sense and Sensibility", "Romeo and Juliet Modern Edition", and Twentieth Century Fox recently The leaked stills of "Titanic" have given many people a deeper understanding of his old-fashioned aristocratic temperament, and they are also very curious about the role of William Bradley in his short acting career so far. Can an actor who almost revolves around the noble young master/rich family boy/high society really play a school thriller?

Although there has not been a large-scale outflow of film critics, Roger Ebert of the "Chicago Sun" and AO Scott of the "New York Times" and other well-known film critics in the United States expressed their opinion after watching the pre-screening of "Scream". The news of William Bradley's excellent evaluation has already spread out, which is even more itchy. It is almost the same as when Al Pacino took over "Scent of a Woman", and the media and film critics responded to "The Godfather". "Corleone" is both skeptical and curious as to whether "Corleone" can play a bad-tempered blind officer-of course, the current William Bradley can't compare with the already successful Al Pacino, but the public's reaction to this It's the same with emotions.

When Harvey Weinstein appeared on the red carpet arm in arm with his girlfriend, the reporter of "Variety Show" quickly raised his camera and took a few close-up photos of the hottest producer in Hollywood ——After Rice Max, founded by Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob Weinstein, was controlled by Disney in 1993, the Weinstein brothers, who are backed by a big tree and enjoy the shade, have attracted much attention. In 1994, "Pulp" Novel won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, swept the global box office of 800 million US dollars at a cost of 2 million, and director Quentin Tarantino became the target of major studios overnight. People were shocked by the Weinstein Brothers' ability to operate. Last month, the new movie "The English Patient" released by Mimi Max was also well-received. The Weinstein brothers have become more and more successful, and the Weinstein brothers have been regarded as figures who can change the power structure of Hollywood. For such future big shots, media such as "Variety Show", "The New Yorker", and "Hollywood Reporter" are naturally extremely sensitive.

I took a few photos and thought it was enough. I saw that there were no more heavyweight figures on the red carpet except Harvey Weinstein. The reporter of "New Yorker" held up the camera and prepared, and followed "San Francisco Chronicle" peer gossip: "I heard that the Weinstein brothers have declared [-] Oscars for "The English Patient", including Best Actor and Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Picture, and Best Director. Is he crazy? "The English Patient" is a good movie, everyone admits it, but they have applied for so many awards, and they haven't missed every award. The Weinstein brothers have no focus. Are they not afraid of the last award? Can't get it? Just like "The Shawshank Redemption" once encountered."

Although the box office was not good after its release, the quality of the film was indeed excellent, and "The Shawshank Redemption", which was also unanimously sought after by film critics, fully declared for the 1995th Oscar in 67, including best picture and best director. , Best Actor, and more than a dozen awards, and finally won ten nominations, but it is ridiculous and sad, perhaps because there are too many projects declared, and the public relations of the producer are neither focused nor in place. Among the nominations, "The Shawshank Redemption" didn't even win a statuette.

Of course, 1994 was the pinnacle year of Hollywood’s best movies. The authentic American theme movie "Forrest Gump" turned out to be the most suitable for the Oscar judges, which forced the "Shawshank Redemption" with dark themes to fail. One, but "The Shawshank Redemption" did not have enough publicity when it was released, and the public relations were not done well during the "Olympiad period", which is also a factor that cannot be ignored.

"Either they are crazy, or they are very confident." The reporter of "San Francisco Chronicle" said: "The Weinstein brothers are not stupid. I bet that since they dare to declare this way, they must have proper preparation and preparation. Plan, maybe their public relations focus is only two and three awards, so many declarations, one is to confuse the competitors' attention, and the other is to appease the actors, anyway, this kind of situation is very common every year."

The Oscars are so influential that nothing related to it can be called a trivial matter. The annual award declaration is not only a matter of knowledge, but also a headache for many producers. Which award is more likely to win the award if the competitors are weaker? Strong competition for awards needs to be avoided. If it is a multi-protagonist play, whoever is the lead role, who is the supporting role, or who is not, it is a matter of careful consideration of the balance. When it was impossible to win an award, they declared the award to take care of their emotions, and then used all public relations energy on the most likely award-winning project, and also used actors to fight smoke bombs to confuse opponents. Tricks are not uncommon in the Oscars' awards declarations over the years.

"Maybe it's exactly what you said. The Weinstein brothers are not other people. They are Jews. They are very smart and powerful Jews. We all know that maybe one day, Hollywood will be destroyed by this group of people." The Jews thoroughly—”

A somewhat familiar but unfamiliar figure suddenly broke into the camera, and the "New Yorker" reporter froze for a moment before stopping the conversation.

The reporter of the "San Francisco Chronicle" was just getting excited when he heard it, but when he saw that there was no more text, he couldn't help but asked, "Why didn't you say anything?"

"That person looks familiar to me." The New Yorker reporter said, "But I can't seem to remember who it is. Is he some kind of actor or model? Do you have any impression?"

The reporter of "San Francisco Chronicle" looked in the direction and found a particularly conspicuous handsome man, about 20 feet [-] inches tall, with very shiny blond hair, a purple shirt and a black one-button suit, with a low-key color but tailored At first glance, it was written by a master, and the most special thing is that this young man who looks about [-] years old is so different from the red carpet guests around him-everyone who participated in the red carpet premiere, whether it is in front of the stage The actor or the producer behind the scenes is generally very conscious of being photographed, and has a strong sense of the camera. No matter whether the media calls his name or not, he will wave to the camera from time to time, such as the current red carpet. On the street, there were several studio executives posing for pictures with their beautiful wives in their arms, and a few young actors and radio hosts posing for the camera.

But this young man is so different. Since he appeared on the other end of the red carpet, he has been walking straight towards the entrance of the theater-yes, it is really "going straight", without any camera on the way He stayed there, and even his behavior gave people a feeling that he was deliberately avoiding the camera.

"I also look familiar, as if I've seen it somewhere before." The reporter of "San Francisco Chronicle" said: "But Hollywood's new actors and models have never seen such a bright face among the newcomers. Look at this The style of the young man is simply extraordinary. If I have seen his works, I must have an impression—could he be a Broadway theater actor before? No, it doesn’t look like it.”

Out of the keen intuition of media people, the reporter of "New Yorker" seized the opportunity to adjust the camera. When the handsome man avoided the actors on the red carpet and turned forward, he snapped a few photos of the other party, although they were not directly facing the camera. Face photo, but also clear enough.

"I don't seem to be a familiar face in the entertainment section." The "New Yorker" reporter was still muttering: "I always feel like I have seen this person on the financial or social section..."

The sudden noise on the red carpet interrupted the "New Yorker" reporter's train of thought. He had just raised his head when he heard his colleagues shouting: "Barry Drummore is here! Courteney Cox is here! Gosh William Bradley is here too! Snap snap snap!"

More than a dozen "Long Guns and Short Cannons" aimed at the end of the red carpet together, ready for battle.

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"Drew! Drew Barrymore!"

"Could you tell me about Woody Allen's new movie 'Everybody Says I Love You'? I hear you have a chance to play a part in it?"

"Monica! Monica! We love you Monica!"

Baloo Drimore in a long white dress caused the first small orgasm on the red carpet, and then Courteney Cox, because of the success of "Friends", many fans and reporters even went as far as "Mo Nika" came to call Courteney Cox, and Courteney responded frequently with her signature smile without hesitation.

When William stepped off the lengthened Lincoln and appeared on the red carpet, the surrounding flashing lights went up and down for a while, and then there was a shout:

"OMG you look amazing Will!"

"Scream is a horror thriller. Are you playing a rich young man who gets murdered?"

"Will! Will! Look here!"

"I heard that "Gait Shot" has been closed, do you have any plans for the next filming?"

"Look here Will! Smile, it's great!"

"Since last year, you have not disclosed your relationship in public. Today you chose to walk the red carpet with Neve. Did you fall in love because of drama?"

On the red carpet, William was almost struggling to move, even with the microphones gathered in front of him.

Beside William, Neve Campbell, the heroine of "Scream", looked a little uncomfortable.

Knowing that they are not as popular as Drew Barrymore and Courteney Cox, and worried about being ignored by the media, Neve Campbell and her agent specially asked William to walk the red carpet with her, just when William was trying to reject Drew Barry Moore, the two hit it off right away. I didn't expect to walk beside the hero, but my heroine's popularity was even more sluggish. Nine out of ten flashing cameras were not for me, and nine out of ten questions were not for me. Neve Campbell has a snack plug.

Fortunately, a reporter finally noticed her and asked, "Neve Campbell, do you have a love affair with William because of a play?" Although such a question must be answered immediately in the negative, it is impossible to hype a bigger scandal, but Anyway, it has a certain exposure rate.

"Hey Will! Will! Hey! Hey!" The reporter with thin-rimmed glasses waved his arms for a long time behind the crowd, but because of his short stature and weak voice, he had no sense of presence.

On the red carpet, William and Neve Campbell, who had been in this position for a while, waved their hands and prepared to turn around and move on.

The "GQ" reporter lowered his arms annoyedly. He had just thought of an excellent cover feature, but if he couldn't take photos with a good angle, everything would be useless—ask other media people for photos?Come on, the peers are all competitive, and you have to pay for that.

"You look a little out of sorts."

The "GQ" reporter suddenly raised his head, and then took a sharp breath, the sound of the breath was loud and loud - William Bradley walked back at some point, standing in front of him, with a little concern in his eyes looking at him.

The "GQ" reporter pushed his glasses nervously, and made a bold note in his heart: Will looks really hot in this suit.

Light gray broken checkered two-button casual suit jacket, charcoal gray Egyptian cotton jacquard collarless shirt, the first two buttons of the shirt are unbuttoned, no tie, but an orange, light gray and white intertwined strip is tied around the neck Printed square scarf in silk twill.The color tone of the clothing collocation is soft and simple, and the existence of the scarf lights up the whole collocation, making the whole collocation full of layers, which is simple on the surface, but elegant and noble in reality.

The jacket and scarf are definitely from Hermès - the "GQ" reporter bet with his five years of work experience in the magazine, and it is this spring and summer's "European Prince on Vacation" series. As for other items, he will go back and face them Take a good look at the photos to figure it out.

'This is so sweet! ’ The GQ reporter yelled “Hallelujah” inwardly, but stammered, “Hello, WWW!.”

"My name is not Weiweiweier." The "GQ" reporter's featured character replied shiningly: "You are fine, right? If you are not feeling well, maybe I can ask the staff to take you to have a rest. "

"I'm fine!" the "GQ" reporter seized the opportunity and shouted: "As long as you can stay for a minute longer and let me take a few pictures!"

"no problem."

At this time, the smile on William Bradley's face was no less than a holy light in the eyes of the "GQ" reporter.

After changing three or four positions and pressing the shutter button dozens of times, the "GQ" reporter finally put down the camera in satisfaction. He was smiling, and was about to praise William for his good attitude towards the media and compliment the other party's fashion taste , but was shaken by William hastily, said "goodbye." and left.

Did something happen? "GQ" took a look at the red carpet and found it peaceful.

But the "GQ" reporter was really curious about what happened to make William leave in such a hurry, so he looked around on the bustling red carpet, and finally found William at the entrance of the theater, and a blond man in a black suit was looking at A figure walking and talking in the theater.

Although the distance is far enough, the reporter of "GQ" can still capture the extremely bright smile on William's face - hey, he is really happy to smile - and the temperament of the blond man in a black suit is different from that of ordinary actors and models .

The "GQ" reporter grabbed the camera and took continuous pictures of the two figures disappearing side by side at the entrance of the theater. He decided to develop the photos when he went back tonight.Even if you can't use it in the magazine, it's good to keep it for collection.

"I remember! He's Lance Roderick!"

When the director and actors of "Scream" walked the red carpet and entered the theater, the fans also dispersed, and the reporters were turning off the cameras to finish work, a loud voice suddenly exploded in the media area.

The "GQ" reporter was taken aback. He turned back to find the source of the voice and found that it was from a colleague of the "New Yorker"-Lance Roderick?This name is really familiar, I have to look it up when I go back.Hurrying back to the magazine office to develop photos, the "GQ" reporter packed up his camera and left. After he left, both sides of the red carpet fell into a more lively din, among which the reporters from general newspapers and periodicals were the most frantic.