[US Entertainment] Hollywood reverses life

Kingfisher Film Company, Joey assured that he had never heard the name of this company, Jack explained to her that it was a privately funded American film company.

Privately funded means that a rich man who has nothing to do and wants to play a round of capital games in Hollywood, so he bought a film company to play.

However, it is clear that this local rich man has a bad vision. This company has only produced a few not-so-famous movies, but it has bought out the copyright of the latest version of "Terminator" very richly.

However, before Joey went, he never expected that the local boss might realize that he would not choose films, and even invited one of his friends as a consultant. That is James Cameron, whom everyone in Hollywood knows.

Joey just met James Cameron today, the well-known tyrant in Hollywood.You must know that his violent temper made many people stay away even if they knew that he was talented. After filming "Titanic", Kate Winslet even said: "I don't want to make movies directed by Cameron in the future, unless the pay is very high. , although I know he is very talented, but his temper is really bad."

James Cameron is only a nominal consultant of this company, just to give face to the company owner who is also his friend.

In fact, I didn't pay much attention to it, and I just came here by chance today, but I heard the people in the distribution department say that there was a new film sent for review, so he went to see it out of curiosity.

A movie with a very straightforward name - "Juno".

He smiled knowingly, judging from the name, it was a chick film or a youth film.

He watched the movie with a projector in the office, but he found it very interesting. This movie is really interesting.

Flawless movie, great script, lead character full of personality, a movie that justifies the underdog.

This movie obviously opened up a new way of thinking, which is completely contrary to Hollywood's long-standing style. It is devoted to filming a family of losers, but it is very successful.

And the director—

Joey Grant.

He had heard about a girl who was amazing when she debuted, but unfortunately she was ruined by Hollywood later.

Relying on the grandson of his fiancé Lei Shidong's family, he lived in Hollywood for a few more years, but now he is abandoned by a regretful marriage and has completely become a past director.

Unexpectedly, her talent has not been exhausted yet.

He was really surprised that he had produced such an excellent thing by writing and directing himself.

No big-name actor, even on such a small budget, has made such an interesting work full of personality.

But when Joy saw James Cameron sitting across from her, she was so scared that she almost fell off the chair.

James Cameron, it is impossible for a normal person to sit face to face with him for a lifetime.

He's also one of the directors Joy respects most, despite his notorious paranoia and bad temper.

Joey respects and appreciates all those who have gone from nothing to dominion in Hollywood on their own.

But 30 years ago, he had nothing like Joey.

When he was in his early twenties, he dreamed of making a movie. He worked as a cleaner, refueler, and truck driver. He was once hungry and relied on his father for support.

At the age of 30, "Terminator" was released. With a cost of 600 million yuan in exchange for a global box office of nearly 8000 million yuan, he has turned into a hot new favorite in Hollywood. He was treated to lunch for two consecutive weeks.

In his forties, "Titanic" swept the Oscars, and he shouted at the awards ceremony: "I am the king of the world!" The media was in an uproar, some people were jealous and others ridiculed, and the "arrogant" hat was put on his head.

After 55 years of dormancy, at the age of [-], he returned with "Avatar" and answered all doubts with an astronomical box office record.

His life is the same as Tom Cruise's, a typical "American Dream".

Joey stumbled and stared at him and said, "Mr. Cameron, I didn't expect to see you here."

James Cameron has always looked at people with a bit of arrogance. In terms of temper, he is indeed not as approachable as Steven Spielberg, "Grant, I read "Juno", it is indeed a good work, not only The work itself is good, and the actors are also very capable."

Joey was a little embarrassed to be praised for the first time. After all, in front of James Cameron, "Juno" is no better than a finger of "Titanic".She said: "I would also like to invite Lindsay Lohan and Hilary Duff. These two are considered to be the double villains of school movies, and they are also the most attractive actresses among teenagers. But unfortunately, I really don't have that much money."

Cameron didn't have any expression on his face. He wasn't a person who likes to smile. He said lightly, "Are you filming in the San Fernando Valley?"

"Yes," Joey chuckled, "Anyway, there's nothing wrong with dealing with people in the San Fernando Valley. Hollywood movies and the San Fernando Valley industry are inseparable."

Cameron was a little interested, and he asked casually, "How do you say that?"

Joey just said it casually, but she didn't expect to be questioned, so she had to continue to write it in the essence of nonsense, pulled her hair and said, "Ahaha... just like the hd that I have been playing for a few years. In the battle between dvd) and bd (Blu-ray dvd), every Hollywood film company is thinking about which one to use. In fact, everyone knows that Hollywood film companies can’t decide whether bd wins or hd wins. It is the game business and the a-=v business that are at war."

Then she touched the back of her head embarrassingly, and smiled a few times, "As the saying goes, those who get a-=v win the world..."

This cold joke is not funny at all, because in an instant Joey found the silence...

James Cameron had a serious expression on his face, and Joey felt that this was miserable... She must be acting too stupid...

Who knows that after a few seconds of silence, James Cameron actually smiled, smiled, and smiled, although it was only a shallow smile, and he said: "You are a very interesting girl who can enjoy herself very much. The spirit of entertainment is very necessary in Hollywood. Let’s talk about this movie later, what is your psychological price.”

Joey immediately returned to the topic. Now, given her a hundred guts, she wouldn't dare to argue with James Cameron like she did with Neeson before, so she planned to say the bottom line price in her heart, but Jack cut her off. , Jack said first: "Mr. Cameron, I know you are a big guy, so we won't quibble, our psychological price is 600 million, you should see that the cost of this movie is only 500 million , but our investment company must also earn some money, you can't leave us with a little way of life, can you?"

Admire, in front of the big guy Cameron, Jack is still not weak at all, open his eyes and talk nonsense.

James Cameron ignored Jack directly, and continued to look at Joey, "Are you short of money? Otherwise, you wouldn't go to this kind of investment company, and they basically ate all the money in the end."

Joey simply admitted, "Yes, I am very short of money, and I still owe the bank 300 million..."

Cameron's tone was slightly mocking, "You are so poor and embarrassed, but you still haven't forgotten to ask for a movie?"

Joey asked rhetorically: "Why can't I think about making movies? Movies are the fairest hobby in the world, because as long as anyone who wants to shoot, no matter what their identity is, they can shoot with a camera."

Cameron half-closed his eyes, "According to what you said, the threshold for movies is really that low?"

Joey’s tone was steady, with a bit of emotion looking back at the past, “The threshold is not low, but it can’t stop people who want to make movies, Mr. Cameron, in 1979, you were just a truck driver at the age of 22, you saw After "Alien 1", I found my dream of being a director, and 7 years later, "Alien 2" directed by you was released. Isn't the high threshold of Hollywood not stopping you?"

Nothing can stop a person with a dream. James Cameron completed this transformation in 7 years.Turning the textbook Alien 1 of the claustrophobic thriller into the textbook Alien 2 of the commercial blockbuster.

Cameron sneered a few times, "You know me very well. So do you want to go my way too?"

Joy shook her head very earnestly, she didn't have the guts to play tricks in front of a director like Cameron, "No, I want to be an excellent independent film director, I don't like being always interrupted by film companies and forced to install Some actors, or being forced to appoint actors, partners, and staff members, don’t like inserting various commercials in movies, let alone being dictated by the film company behind their backs, and they don’t even have editing rights, so independent films are more suitable for me. "

Cameron squinted at her, "Do you think independent films will be the future trend?"

Joey said a little excitedly, "Why not? Maybe the audience will be attracted by those commercial movies with great special effects in a short time, and enter the movie theater to enjoy those exciting and exciting special effects pictures, but when they leave the movie theater, they will definitely find that they I don’t even remember what the movie said. But independent movies are different, its thoughtfulness and connotation will make people chew repeatedly, and the more they think about it, the more flavorful it becomes.”

For example, Joey can't remember any of the plots of "Transformers 1, 2, 3, 4".Just remember the countless explosions and "Run!".

Cameron's cold tone could not hide the admiration for Joey in his eyes. He could tell that Joey was a girl with pursuits and dreams. He didn't pay attention to those gossips, nor did he care about Joey's past. to see the result.

He said, "Very good," his usual stingy compliment, "Girl, I think no matter what you've been through in the past, but in the future, I sincerely hope that there will be a place for you in Hollywood."

Afterwards, he looked at Joey and said, "I have one more request. If you want to cooperate with Kingfisher Films, after "Juno" is released, I suggest you use a pseudonym first to avoid unnecessary negative effects. Mainly unscrupulous journalists, I can see them doing everything they can to discredit the film."

James Cameron suggested another possibility, and Joy, after a short thought, thought it would work.

She hated the group of reporters who were chasing rumors and made a big fuss about her private life every day. If the movie didn't use a pseudonym, it would probably be ruined by the media before it was released.

She nodded and said, "I agree, Director Cameron, I have to say that you are very thoughtful."

He added: "After the film is released, whether it is successful or not, you can announce the truth." Then he took out a contract and handed it to Joey, "Since you agreed, then I have no problem, I can accept it." Buy out the copyright of "Juno", but what we Kingfisher want is the entire copyright, if there is no problem, you can fill in a number on the contract."

what……

Such a domineering president's style of a local tyrant?

Directly asking Joey to write the buyout price on the contract, this kind of domineering style is worthy of the Hollywood tyrant, James Cameron, who claims to be the "King of the World" in front of the media all over the world.

Joey took the pen tremblingly, feeling unbearably excited. Could it be possible to talk about success?

Is "Juno" really coming out?

Jack still snatched the pen out of time, and instead of filling it in directly, he asked: "Mr. Cameron, I appreciate your coolness. It seems that you can also see that we will not be the ones who make ridiculous offers. I won't write it first. Let me ask you, can you accept the price of 700 million?"

Cameron didn't even bat an eyelid, "Yes, as long as it's a work I approve, the price is reasonable."

Sure enough, he was a domineering and overbearing president, and Jack wrote 700 million on the contract without saying a word.

Joey didn't expect things to go so smoothly and sell at such a high price.

Strong, very strong.

Then Cameron was gone, and Jack was hammering out some other contract details with Kingfisher's release manager, while Joey was still half asleep.

No way... "Juno" is sold out like this?

All her copyrights will be handed over to Kingfisher Films, and next, Kingfisher Films will send the film to mapp for review and select a schedule for publicity and release.

This is her first step in turning her life around. It came so unexpectedly, but it is exciting!

Maybe her life will really be different this time!