Ace Hollywood

(The third update, 9,000 words. Of course, I still ask for collections, recommendations, and spelling is healthier.) Daniel glanced at Andy suspiciously, but before he could speak, someone greeted him.

"We'll talk about it later." Daniel showed a decent smile and went up to meet him.

"Long time no see, Ridley."

Yes, the first person to greet Daniel was Ridley Scott, one of today's protagonists. He was chatting with an elderly gentleman, and the two were obviously close.

"I see you every day," Ridley joked. "My newspaper has changed several times, but every one has you."

Daniel had no choice but to shake his head with a wry smile, "You should go to the Newspaper Association to complain, their entertainment page is so thick that any minor character can go on it."

Ridley and the gentleman both laughed.

"Daniel, let me introduce to you, His Excellency Tim Rowland of the Snow Eagle Fund, one of the investors of "Gladiator"."

Daniel is no stranger to the "Snow Eagle Fund", an old-fashioned film fund in San Francisco with deep roots and close ties to Silicon Valley. You must know that Hollywood distribution companies, in addition to exploiting directors and actors, are the biggest investors outside Hollywood. They falsely report box office, distribution channel costs, publicity costs, etc., in order to reduce profits and reduce the share of investors. Sometimes even if the box office sells well, investors will lose money instead.

"Snow Eagle Fund" is not such a big deal.

"It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Roland." Daniel took the initiative to reach out and hold Tim, "You know, when I first saw you, I thought Ridley knew the Sir of Britain, your manners are enviable ."

"Really?" Tim was a little surprised, but he hid it well, "Are you familiar with British etiquette?"

"No no, it's not familiar, you may not know, I'm filming "The Lord of the Rings Trilogy", which is the work of British writer Tolkien, and I play an elf in it. The elf always has to talk about etiquette, so I With a little simple etiquette training, you look more professional than my teacher."

Ridley stood aside with a smile on his face, but he was praising Daniel in his heart. This kid's skill in flattering is increasing day by day. Tim Rowland is an Englishman. Anyone with a little heart can see this, but Daniel is the most concerned about the British. The etiquette speaks, and Ridley can guarantee that the old guy Tim is absolutely very happy at the moment.

And he was indeed a viscount conferred by the queen.

If Daniel doesn't know, it can only be said that he is very lucky.

"Daniel, Tim is indeed an English jazz, and his father is an earl."

"Wow." Daniel really showed a shocked expression, but he recovered quickly. It was exaggerated enough but not rude, and his acting skills were good.

Tim patted Daniel on the shoulder cheerfully, which showed that he was indeed very happy.

"Daniel, go say hello to everyone."

By the time they were chatting, almost everyone was here.

Stacey Schneider was present, Ron Mayer was there, and several of the film's protagonists, Russell Crowe, Connie Nelson, and Daniel, as well as director Ridley, producer Walter, and editor John, did not fail. . The lineup made it obvious to the guests that tonight's theme was.

"Gladiator".

Daniel walked around the arena with red wine for a week and said hello to several creators. Everyone will be very busy today. Then he went to Ron Mayer, whom he had a relationship with.

"Good evening, Mr. Mayer."

"Oh, Daniel, it's nice to see you."

Daniel smiled for a while with Mayer's lively expression, "Yes, just as happy as yesterday, right?"

Yesterday, they signed the contract for "Silent Love" together at the Staples Center. Universal is the investor of the production cost of 300,000 yuan. This money is not in Universal's investment expenditure, but in the budget of the publicity department.

So, you get the idea.

"Daniel, you don't have to worry, it's just a short film, Jon, isn't it Jon? That student, yes, Jon is a little kid who hasn't graduated yet, any problems with his film are possible, Daniel, I've seen Gladiator, you're amazing, and when Gladiator comes out, as long as enough people see it, people will know what you're doing."

Ron Mayer's words caused Daniel to speed up the CPU speed uncomfortably. It sounds like a consolation, but it has many meanings.

First of all, Mayer, like everyone else, is not optimistic about "Silent Love".

Secondly, Mayer feels that all failures can be pushed to Jonson, and Universal will support him. After all, they are now connected as one, and "Gladiator" has invested 100 million. Although DreamWorks led the production, Universal also has Investment, they have to spend a huge amount of publicity and distribution costs.

In the end, Mayer asked him to do everything he could to promote the film so that "enough" people could see it.

Daniel can only see this three-fold meaning for the time being. Maybe there are other things. Cusa should come with him, but the relationship between the two is a bit awkward now.

Everyone is too young. This is indeed a problem. If it is a senior agent and a star, they can be completely silent, even if they plan to stab each other in the next moment.

"Mayer, I don't know how to thank you for your encouragement. Bless "Gladiator", it will be successful."

"We will all succeed." Mayer touched a glass with him.

Daniel was about to turn back to Ridley, but saw the Stasi waving to him.

And it seems that the Stasi has been paying attention to him for quite some time.

He had special feelings for the female president, and Tony Gilroy of The Bourne Bourne later told him that there was a ridiculous scene in their discussion.

After Doug, Frank, Robert, and Tony all decided on Daniel, Universal's vice president, Jose, still objected, citing Stacy Schneider's request for Matt Damon. Of course, Jose later admitted that his statement was a bit self-assured.

Stasi just asked them not to hesitate any longer. If the two sides are balanced, then her vote will decide the final choice - and she chooses Matt Damon. This ticket was not used by the unanimous opinion of the four main people, but the Stasi still almost ruined Daniel's hopes of winning "Bourneman", if not for Cusa to persuade Tony Gilroy and Frank first. Marshall.

Of course, of course, it would be ridiculous to say that Daniel would resent anything about it.

When he walked towards Stacy Schneider, his expression was still surprised and delighted, as if it was an honor to have a chat with the director of Universal Pictures.

"Daniel, you gave an amazing performance." Stasi put down her shrewdness at work, and showed a hint of mature woman at the banquet. This is a woman who knows her strengths, and is at the top of Hollywood where men are full~ www.novelmt.com~ Being a woman is a hindrance, but sometimes it can get her some benefits.

Daniel held the cup in his hands and put it to his heart, "I haven't been able to see the rough-cut version, but the compliments from you and Mayer made me curious myself."

"You'll see, it's an outstanding work, and the board is full of praise for it." Stasi said, "The good thing is, we don't have to rush to say goodbye, Doug they chose you to play Bourneau, it was a wise decision and you're going to surprise the audience."

"Thank you, I will work hard, and I cherish every opportunity."

"this is a good habit."

The two said a few words that were not nutritious, and Stasi began to look away. Daniel understood that his time was over, and Stasi needed to find someone else.

He was a little out of his strength. It was really hard work talking to the executives of these distribution companies.

The assistants have their own area, which is relatively quiet.

Daniel leaned over to take a break.

"Daniel, hello."

A man in his forties in the assistant section approached and greeted Daniel.

"I'm Payson, Kim Payson's subordinate agent Kiel Ida."

Kim Payson, of course Daniel knows, one of CAA's new partners, Tom Hanks' agent.

"Hello." Daniel glanced at Andy who was sitting out of the corner of his eye, and she seemed a little absent-minded.