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Beverly Hills, Hilton.

After the Vanity Fair party between Beverly Hills and Wallis Annenberg, Hollywood stars began to wander through the major studios' celebration parties of the previous year.

It seems that it is not appropriate to describe it as "floating", but in general, they have tried their best to get familiar with those film company executives, famous producers and directors, so as to ensure that the latter will not be in the new year. Years forget themselves.

And the world of a superstar is different from that of an ordinary star.

After having enough power, the relationship between stars and studios is reversed to some extent, and the right to speak is more in the hands of these superstars. However, if because of this, people think how humble those studios must be, then Big mistake.

No matter what industry you are in, there are always only a handful of people standing at the top of the pyramid, and 99% of actors in this world are still in a position of being squeezed by capital.

Stars and superstars are two completely different species.

The former is an assembly line product of the Hollywood film factory, which is replaced one after another every year; while the latter has already touched the power center of this circle, quietly changing the world with its own influence.

Jeffrey Katzenberg, who just came back from the Disney party, was full of red, especially when his old rival in the workplace was still struggling, but he had the confidence to be on an equal footing with Disney's big boss Michael Eisner.

The way to acquire Universal Pictures has basically been smoothed out. God-Universal, what a beautiful word, isn't it?

Facts have proved how right his series of job hopping is, and his excellence is unmatched by decadent Disney.

Jeffrey Katzenberg showed an extraordinarily energetic state, his high spirits made him feel no fatigue at all, and he was kind to everyone who came forward to speak, even if the other party was just insignificant small role.

That speaks volumes about his good mood tonight.

However, Jeffrey Katzenberg's old partner Steven Spielberg can't empathize with this, because the success of DreamWorks today has little to do with his former founder and current company shareholder , The benefits realized by it may be enough temptation for other investors, but money has long been just a number for this top director.

At Steven Spielberg's current level, the goal he pursues is no longer simple honor, power or anything else, but more the sense of accomplishment brought about by conquering the world.

Therefore, he only made a symbolic appearance at the party, thinking about the upcoming new film "Cat and Mouse Game". Discovered at once.

"I have to say, Jeffrey may only be angry with me tonight." Having said that, Bill McKennick, who sat down, didn't have much sullen expression, and even his tone was teasing, "It seems that he Really angry about the Minority Report thing."

"Minority Report" is a powerful work jointly created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise, but the distribution company is not Universal, which is now re-entering the honeymoon with DreamWorks, but Fox.

Steven Spielberg raised his eyes when he heard the sound, and asked instead of answering, "Bill, why are you here?"

"Of course I'm here to congratulate our super producer." Bill McKennick said, "The success of "A Beautiful Mind" is nothing special, but a remake of "Heidi" can achieve such a success. The results are really incomprehensible."

DreamWorks is not the only film company that has glimpsed the post-911/[-] market, but the biggest piece of cake so far is undoubtedly "Heidi".

The huge success of "Heidi" has directly restored the tense atmosphere within Tianshen Media to intimacy—at least in the short term—obviously, the shareholders behind Jeffrey Katzenberg have made A wise choice, conquered by the rate of return on the group's internal financial report.

Thinking of this, Bill McKennick couldn't help curling his lips.

Even though her production career is in full swing, her job as a movie star is somewhat unsatisfactory.

"Just for this?" Steven Spielberg still asked.

Bill McNick restrained his expression a little, and replied in a low voice: "And, there are some minor problems in "The Trap of Stealing the Sky 2"."

Steven Spielberg looked at Bill McNick when he heard the words, and was a little surprised, because it was just a small problem that did not require labor, the chairman of Fox, and the only possibility was that the problem was serious enough to affect the entire project. next operation.

Bill McNick also didn't make a fool of himself, and said frankly: "The people above think that the film is too beautified in Dongguo. In view of the current situation in the two countries, it's suggested that we revise it before releasing it, but a small part of our internal voices believe that. The girl's past luck doesn't approve of that."

"It's not just luck, Bill." Steven Spielberg pointed to the end, but did not comment on the matter itself.

There is no doubt that Josie Horton has always had a precise eye for film selection.

But Hollywood is not simply an entertainment industry, nor is it a paradise for film art. The reason why these big stars can get high salaries that do not match what they actually pay is largely because Hollywood is the mouthpiece of this country. Has an irreplaceable influence within the scope.

Pennsylvania Avenue needs the ideas and culture that Hollywood exports to the world, and the cooperation between Hollywood and the Pentagon has never been a secret.

The internal test screening of "The Trap of Stealing the Sky 2" was somewhat unsatisfactory.

Fox's film-watching experts did not have the expected praise for this action movie led by a big star and a thrilling reversal. Although Josie Horton is one of the top box-office actresses in Hollywood today, everyone Most people think that the most important location part of the film, a less ancient and less mysterious eastern country, lacks appeal to North American audiences.

Oh man, it even looks prettier and more modern than Chicago!

As the distributor of the film, Fox believes that it is best to re-edit this, but Martha Miller, the manager representing Josie's side, refuses to budge, and the two sides are seeing-saw for this.

But in general, the profit prospect of "The Trap of Stealing the Sky 2" is still optimistic.

In view of Fox's series of operations, Bill McKennik is very clear that the next sequel project of this series may not go well, so the current head of Fox came to the party tonight to test the arrogant man a little bit. Arrogance is the box office panacea of ​​the big star himself.

face?

dignity?

How much are those worth?

Michael Ovitz used to be able to dance on the table with his butt up to please customers, but Bill McKennick's bottom line is a little higher, at least he will not choose a table in public.

All for the greatest Franklin.

No?

The big boss can be superior, but a management like him who can be replaced and has always wandered between studios is always particularly flexible.

Therefore, even though his old subordinate Tom Rothman has already decided to leave his job next month because of this matter and switched to Tianshen Entertainment, even if Bill McNick personally took the "Minority Report" project away, not only did he not reveal Nothing strange, but extraordinarily friendly.

"Good evening, Josie!" The CEO in charge of Fox showed an impeccable and perfect smile, which can be called the best dentist advertisement in Beverly Hills. "Congratulations, your movie is undoubtedly a hit!"

The young actress in front of Bill McNick smiled lightly, and was neither surprised nor overly surprised by his arrival, and only replied, "Thank you, Bill."

If it were someone else, such a simple response would be a bit too arrogant, but it seems very reasonable to put it on Josie Horton.

She was originally a child of a wealthy family with a good background, and she won the highest award in the world early in her professional field. After she set foot in the field of film production, she was even more glorious.

But this does not prevent some people from secretly calling her a "crazy girl with arrogance" and "a speculator with Wall Street blood".

Bill McNick continued with his smile unchanged: "I'm sorry about the Mulholland Drive incident, but I hope it won't affect our friendship."

"It's only 1000 million U.S. dollars—" Josie raised her red lips, but her smile didn't reach her eyes, and her tone seemed to contain subtle teasing, "Compared with the friendship of a top director, I think you have lost a lot this time. "

Bill McNick smiled, noncommittal.

Maybe David Lynch was once a top-notch director, but he's clearly out of date now, as evidenced by the incomprehensible "Mulholland Drive," even if a few critics liked it.

Of course, he wouldn't be so stupid as to admit to his face Fox's manipulation of the "Mulholland Drive" release, just saying: "Don't say that, at least Fox did its job, didn't it? Business is business, I guess. We all understand that."

The "Minority Report" project is the same, it's just a normal business operation.

But the problem is that young people are always easily manipulated by emotions and make some irrational decisions.

"Speaking of which, I also have a business I want to talk to you about today." Bill McNick secretly observed the subtle changes on Josie's face, "Do you have any thoughts on the third part of the Sky Trap series?"

Josie looked at him, her smile was still faint, a little half-smile, "Thinking? Maybe you can give me a little more share? Ha, it's just a joke, Bill, don't be nervous."

Due to her deep participation in the production, her pay for the project of Stealing the Sky Trap has reached the point where Fox loves and hates it. The asking price for the third part is indeed a problem.

But as long as it can be discussed, it is not a problem.

"Aha, I took this joke seriously." Bill McNick laughed loudly and said half-truthfully, "As long as you are willing to continue playing this role, believe me, Fox will give you the most lucrative job in Hollywood." Salary."

Josie shook the wine glass in her hand, as if she was careless, "For me, the key to the problem is not the money, but the project itself."

"You know, Josie, Fox has always attached great importance to the Sky Theft and Trap series." Bill McNick said, cursing the executive who let go of the copyright of this project countless times in his heart.

He smiled again and said, "It's just that there may be a little misunderstanding between us. But it's okay, it can be resolved."

"I'm not that optimistic." Josie shook her head, "Your people are going to tear down all the exterior parts of the movie and edit "The Trap 2" into a nondescript main theme movie. Can I think that we are creating Irreconcilable differences in philosophy?"

Irreconcilable differences?

She means that if Fox wants to make a sequel movie, it has to choose a compromise on the final cut of "The Trap 2"?

Bill McNick's smile faltered slightly, feeling that the conversation had become difficult.

And his premonition was not wrong.

This arrogant crazy girl played big cards in an open manner. After a very deliberate sneer, she turned to greet Steven Spielberg on the side, but she even spoke in a pleasant and friendly tone. Very sincere!

The neglected Bill McNick took a deep breath and told himself repeatedly that this is what this crazy girl would do, but when he turned his head, he saw that difficult Martha Miller coming in front of him at some point, bringing Wearing his trademark formulaic smile.

"Nice to meet you, Bill," Martha began. "I think you'd like to talk about what we didn't finish last time, wouldn't you?"