[US Entertainment] Superstar

In fact, David Lynch also wanted to remake "Mulholland Drive", but due to financial problems and restrictions, he had to succumb to reality, and it was already very difficult to find an investment of 1000 million US dollars.

Now he still has to go to ABC TV station to ask for more investment, maybe he will be kicked out of the door directly.

Eve knew the director's concerns, and she said, "If "Mulholland Drive" has something to do in the awards season, I believe that even if it doesn't win the box office title, it should still be able to make a good income, not to mention the main profit of this movie. Click on DVD and VHS rentals and on-demand."

Since even myself, a layman who has just entered Hollywood, can see it, can't David and the investors see it?

They simply feel that the risk is too great or that it takes too long to get back the investment, and they are not willing to take risks.

This is a film that can be watched repeatedly by the audience, whether watching "Mulholland Drive" in a movie theater or at home on DVD or VHS video tapes can earn income.

As the saying goes, good things never come. Since there is such an opportunity to make the film more refined and perfect, Eve is willing to do it, even if it takes risks.

In the pilot episodes of TV series filmed before, there were some redundant plots and unnecessary characters. If they are not needed, they will be cut off, so as not to make the movie bloated. No one wants to sit in the cinema and watch three or four Hours of brain-burning video, it would be best if it could be streamlined.

"I think this is a very good solution. Don't you want to see this movie appear on the Oscar stage?"

In his previous life, "Mulholland Drive" was selected as the best movie of the 21st century by professional magazines such as Movie Handbook, but only David Lynch was nominated for best director in the awards season. This movie has become his directing ability personal show.

The role of Betty played by Naomi Watts was only nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Actress. She almost disappeared during the awards season and had no sense of existence at all. It is obviously a film with enough room for development.

One is that the film distributor didn't help her with public relations, and the other reason is that Naomi was too immature back then, her acting skills had both bright spots and shortcomings, and she didn't have a little bit of fame.

At the beginning, film critics and other filmmakers felt that the broadcast of "Mulholland Drive" was very problematic. If David Lynch had not had enough background and connections, he might not have been nominated for the best director.

Eve certainly wants to change this situation. An actor playing two people with completely different personalities and experiences in the same movie is originally used to show acting skills.

It is said that there is no medicine for regret in life, but "Mulholland Drive" gave her a chance to improve and correct her acting style.If those clips can be re-shot, Eve is confident that she can deliver a better performance, which will definitely make "Mulholland Drive" a leap forward in her acting career!

With such acting skills and such popularity, it would really be a waste not to make good use of it.

"David, if you have the time, how about we do a budget and see how much the reshoots will cost, and then look for investors?"

"Girl, according to your request, I have already made a simple calculation. Basically, 1500 million US dollars is enough. The premise is that you don't need too much salary, and the film salary will be transferred to the later box office and DVD distribution."

This person obviously said earlier that it was unrealistic to reshoot the part of the pilot episode of the previous TV series, but in the end he quietly managed to get all the budget out.

Eve said with a smile: "In principle, I agree with this approach to reduce the cost of the film, but the specific share ratio has to be discussed with Robert, and he will fully represent my opinions and opinions."

Including the 600 million US dollars of the original pilot episode, if 1500 million US dollars are needed, the total cost of "Mulholland Drive" will become 2100 million US dollars, which is actually not too much in a literary film, and the cost control is not bad Can.

And these cost budgets can be further compressed and compressed. There is no need to look for additional costs for clothing, props, and scene surveys, and they are included in the previously spent 600 million.

She asked her agent to come forward to discuss the share ratio because she was afraid of tearing her face for the sake of profit. Anyway, no matter how stiff the quarrel with the agent was, there was still a small buffer between her and herself, and she would be cold-faced if she didn't meet.

David Lynch can actually get a lot of investment. The problem is that he is unwilling to find other people or unfamiliar funds. In that case, the investor will definitely point fingers when shooting and editing, which is not conducive to creation.

Now that Eve's fame has gradually increased, ABC TV station and Alan Sade, who has been cooperating with her for a long time, are definitely willing to invest in her.

"I'm more familiar with France [-] TV station, let's see if I can find several million dollars of investment with this TV station."

French TV[-] is one of the top three paid TV stations in Europe, along with British Sky TV and German Satellite TV [-], with a relatively fixed audience.

This private TV station has invested in the production of quite a few European literary films, such as "Amelie", "Small Island", Sophie Marceau's "The Phantom of the Louvre", Isabelle Huppert's "The Piano Teacher" Wait, over 50 films are invested every year.

Eve really felt annoyed and funny. David had already found a new investor, but in the end he kept talking to him.

"Then can I ask my agent to contact you later? Now I'm about to start work."

"No problem, I need him to represent you to meet and discuss with these investors."

Every investor has to come up with millions of dollars. The money is not so easy to come out, but needs to be verified.Eve obviously didn't have that much time to spend, so she had to give it to Robert.

After she hung up the phone, she looked at her manager helplessly: "He agreed with me, it depends on what ABC, Alan Sade and the representative of France [-] TV station say, you will be busy next time .”

Robert had a happy face, he likes this kind of busyness, he can make friends and see the investors behind the scenes of the movie, which is much more challenging than driving Eve to the shooting scene.

If you want to become a top agent, you must learn how to deal with investors and how to fight for better and more benefits for artists at the highest level.

"I also have good news. Mandy will be back tomorrow, and her ex-husband has already asked for leave." Robert was in high spirits. He had a hunch that the two people he signed might really make him an ace agent. Helped Chris find a suitable role in Legally Blonde, and he will play one of your classmates in the movie."

Eve hadn't heard about Chris Evans for a few days, and she asked casually, "What project does he have now?"

"He has a resident small role in the CBS TV series "The Fugitive". I asked him to study and exercise while filming, and let him officially enter the film circle when the time is almost right."

There is an opportunity in "Legally Blonde". Anyway, the film needs all kinds of young and handsome boys and girls as background boards. Robert didn't help Chris get a male lead or a male supporting role. MGM still has some face will give.

It's hard for Eve to imagine that Chris, a famous figure on campus, will play the role of a law student at Harvard University.

The two arrived at Santa Monica Beach while chatting and laughing. It was only ten o'clock in the morning, but there were already many tourists here.

The endless blue sea is choppy, and groups of red-billed seagulls are constantly circling on the beach, while people bask in the sun, play beach volleyball, and build sand castles.

There are so many people in winter, and even more people in summer!

The sea breeze was biting, but it was perfect for shooting fashion magazines. The ribbon-like clothes fluttered in the sea breeze, and even her hair was extraordinarily attractive.

After changing a set of clothes, she was lying on the rocky rocks at the request of the cameraman. Although she had a soft cushion under her body, she still felt very uncomfortable.

The composition of the white dress, the dark brown reef and the golden hair is perfect, like a mermaid who has just stepped out of the sea.

She is here to shoot magazines, while the tourists are shooting the group of people working. Even though they have done a simple clearance, they still can't stop the curiosity of tourists from all over the world!

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"Drip drip"

Keanu was woken up by the sound of his mobile phone. He got up helplessly from the bed and found the pants he had thrown on the floor. This Givenchy suit was abused by him like this.

After he glanced at the caller ID, he said helplessly, "Brenda, happy new year!"

"It sounds like you had a very good night. Is there anything you want to talk to us about?" Brenda on the phone laughed. She and Keanu are friends since high school, so many years Always keep in touch.

"You saw the news, didn't you? That's how it happened. Eve and I bought a hamburger and went home after the award ceremony to celebrate. Is Anna here? I kind of miss her."

Both Brenda and her husband Eddie were Keanu's friends, so when Anna was born, Keanu naturally became the godfather.

"Anna is now hanging out with Eddie. I just saw the news today. That girl is so good for you. She has a charming smile."

She, Keanu, was actually a playboy who went to various parties before, but after [-], she restrained her nature. In the past one or two years, she has become very decadent, but she will show a happy look when playing with Anna. .

But after watching the video of last night's awards ceremony and the backstage interview video, Brenda was surprised to find that Keanu had returned to the feeling he had in high school, and that pure smile was definitely not faked!

So she called to congratulate her old friend and revealed a little news by the way.

"I know, she is a good person, and now I just want to live a good life with her." Knowing his friend's temper well, he then asked, "You didn't call here specifically for this matter, did you?"

"There's another thing. Eddie just told me that he had seen Eve before when he was at a photo show in Los Angeles and won an award for that picture of her, I don't know if you saw that .”

Keanu's drowsiness dissipated immediately, and he sat up and asked, "What photo?"

Brenda recalled: "It should be at the Getty Center. It seems that it has not been a few days. I don't know if the photo exhibition has ended. Eddie said it was a photo with great vitality, but he didn't recognize it at all. , I don’t know it’s your girlfriend, or I would have told you long ago.”

"OK, I'll go and have a look later."

After throwing his phone aside, he went to the bathroom to take a shower. Anyway, he occupied a small compartment in Eve's cloakroom, with a change of underwear and basic sweater and jeans.

Keanu tidied up the room a bit, and then took his outfit from last night back to his home. The motorcycles are all in the villa a few hundred meters away.

He was very curious about what Eve's photo would look like, and that it won an award. Presumably it wasn't the cover of a magazine or newspaper.

Putting on his helmet and riding his Dodge motorcycle, Keanu galloped towards the Getty Center, simple and direct, without any delay.

Located at the foot of the Santa Monica Mountains, this art museum has a bird's-eye view of the entire Los Angeles panorama. It has more than 5 collections and often holds various photography exhibitions.

Keanu sometimes hides in the crowd to go to libraries or art exhibitions, and now he is familiar with the way to the ticket office of the Getty Center before he finds that there are not many people visiting.

Covering the top of his head with a peaked cap, he bought a ticket and went in to check one by one.

In the past, Keanu would definitely be willing to slowly appreciate the masterpieces of these photographers. Every photo taken looks very vivid and full of impact, not a simple beauty.

The natural beauty area was obviously not the target, so he went straight to the portrait area.

The portraits in each photo over there are unique, there is no half of the same, and you can clearly see what the people in the photos are expressing.

Soon, Keanu's eyes were attracted by the photo of running barefoot, and the owner of the photo was his girlfriend!

"When was this photo taken? The background looks familiar."

He stood in front of the photo talking to himself, often filming outside Warner's studio, and Keanu immediately recognized that it should be outside the studio.

At that time, Eve still had blond and smooth long hair. She was holding high heels in one hand and a bag in the other. Her eyes were fixed on the road ahead. Her side face was full of determination. Obviously, only her side face could clearly see her beauty. .

At this moment when the photo was frozen, her feet were flying in the air, her hair was floating behind her, like an angel about to fly, she looked really energetic, with a kind of elegant beauty!

"Wow, it's beautiful, isn't it?" A middle-aged woman with a work card hanging around her neck came over and said with a smile. She saw Keanu standing in front of this photo for a long time, and she was a little worried about meeting someone who wanted to do bad things Idiot, so I came here to find out about the situation.

"Yes, this is a very good photo." Keanu smiled, "Ma'am, can I ask how to contact this photographer? I want to buy this photo."

"You want to buy a photo?"

"Yes, it would be better if you could get in touch with the photographer."

The staff was a little surprised, but still said: "We have his contact information here, you can contact him privately."

"Thank you, it means a lot to me."

"May I ask, are you in love with the girl in the photo?"

Keanu readily admitted: "Wow, you guessed it right. She is my girlfriend. I want to buy this photo back as a surprise."

A look of disbelief appeared on the staff member's face, "Sounds so romantic!"