Legendary Hollywood Director

On November 20, the weather was okay, no rain, a little gloomy.

At the Los Angeles International Airport, Lyman, Thomas, Ryan and George pulled their luggage and boarded an extended version of a black Lincoln.

The driver sent by Paramount Pictures took them to the Hilton Hotel in the city center, said goodbye politely, and then returned.

Laiman found his corresponding suite, put away his luggage, and took a good night's sleep to relieve his travel fatigue.

Until about 1 pm, after having lunch and greeting Ryan, Thomas and George, he took a taxi and left the hotel alone.

Drive smoothly all the way to the destination.

Lyman paid the fare, then got out of the car, walked to the gate of a manor, took out his mobile phone and started dialing the phone number.

"Are you here now?" Cagehowein's voice turned into radio waves and rang in Lyman's ear along the phone. "Or did you just get off the plane?"

When Laiman heard this, he reluctantly walked under the surveillance camera installed at the entrance of the manor, waved his hand, and walked in after the iron doors on both sides slid open, "I'm sure, I've arrived."

"Okay, I'll hang up first." The sound of the car's engine starting came from the phone.

After Lehmann entered the manor, he walked to the shade of a tree aside, put the phone back in his pocket, and looked around in a strange way. This was his first time visiting Kevin Howian's house.

Well, in fact, as an agent, inviting your clients to meet at your own home is a very common method to increase mutual affection.

What's more, in a country with a strong religious atmosphere like North America, some things are a good time to develop relations.

However, Lehman can be busy when his schedule is busy, and he has nothing to do when he is free. Perhaps, this is the director.

Plus, he has spent far more time in France than in the United States, so even though he signed with caa for more than half a year, he has never been to such a private place, not to mention that Cagehoween decided to host it at home today. He has an 8-year-old son who is celebrating his birthday today.

He didn't want to come, he thought it would be embarrassing, but Cagehoween made several phone calls to invite him, and the hospitality was difficult to accept, coupled with the good relationship with caa's senior management, it was indeed beneficial, so... . That's it.

Lyman stood by the roadside, and since he was not sure whether there was anyone in the house, well, Cagehovian didn't show up, and he was more afraid of embarrassment, so he just waited.

After a while, the person who had just called came back. Cagehowian drove a black Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle and parked steadily in the parking lot of the manor, and politely greeted Lehmann.

"Happy birthday." After the door opened, Lehmann said enthusiastically, and then presented the gift, "There is red wine and French caviar, I wanted to bring some local characteristics, but after thinking about it, I am afraid it will not suit you. So, just to be on the safe side, I didn't bring it. Do you make a good impression?"

Cagehowian pursed his lips and smiled in response, and the beautiful girl who walked with him laughed.

She said kindly, "Director Lehman, I have been looking forward to meeting you for a long time. I like your work very much."

"My wife, Michelle O'Brien," introduced Cage Howard.

Lyman's slightly dull expression immediately returned to normal, and he held Michelle's outstretched right hand enthusiastically, "It's very nice to meet you, Michelle..."

He said it politely, but what he thought in his heart was: damn, I thought you had an eldest daughter, but I didn't expect you, Cage Haween, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, to marry a wife so young. Sure enough, men like women two rounds younger than themselves.

Since it was the first time to visit Cagehoween's house, he also took Lehman to visit, "a large outdoor swimming pool, and a small one indoors; there is a well-organized tennis court in the backyard with all the facilities. ; The garden, the front yard is the bedroom on the second floor; the dining room kitchen is on the first floor, the guest room is on the third floor; the room, the wine cellar, the cigar room...”

Ryman had the illusion that he was being shown a mansion by a real estate agent, and Cagehoween's house was as minimalist as his style.

The manor is so big, and it's almost spotlessly clean.

"Very charming and comfortable house." After the tour, Lyman complimented Cagehowian heartily.

"I think you can also buy a real estate in the United States. After all, you often have to travel to and from the two places now, and you always stay in a hotel, so it will not be so convenient. How about it? If you think my suggestion is good, I can introduce a reliable The real estate agent of the spectrum will give it to you." Cage Howard said with a smile.

Ryman responded with a perfect fake smile, but instead felt that it was better to stay in a hotel, "Yes, I'll think about it, let's go down first, I can't drag your hostess here with me, and the girl The master is on the sidelines, maybe she is complaining about me."

"Haha." His little playfulness obviously played a role, and Cagehowian finally skipped the topic just now.

"Hey," Michelle hurried over and kissed Cage Howard without hesitation before saying, "Where's Lillian, have you called her?"

"She's still working at the law firm, so she probably won't be here until later," Cagehovian replied.

Michelle asked again, "What about Hall?"

"I don't know, he should be here soon."

The time came to around 5:00 pm, and with the arrival of several guests one after another, the birthday banquet began naturally.

"Lyman, this is Latham's patent attorney, Lillian," introduced Cage Howard. He glanced at Lillian and continued to add: "Latham is the largest law firm in the United States."

"This is the advertising executive of abc TV..."

"This is the director of distribution for Paramount Pictures, Mr. Davis."

......

Although the two sides are not familiar with each other, such an introduction is really embarrassing.

But there is an intermediary here, and he convened everyone in the form of a birthday banquet. Cage Howian is obviously a master at adjusting the atmosphere. After the whole process, the atmosphere of the banquet is actually quite good.

Lehmann was busy being introduced to the network of contacts established by Cagehowian, and they actually expressed their intentions, and they were all willing to chat with him.

This birthday party can be described as a large collection of Hollywood film and television resources, and the host can speak again, and has been able to keep it cool.

In the end, most of the people said goodbye after dinner, and went to continue their satisfying nightlife, while Lyman stayed at the suggestion of Cagehovian.

"Paramount Pictures brought some furious market analysis documents," Cage Howard's face was a little red, it was drinking, but his mind was obviously still very clear, he compared the direction of the second floor, " Let the cleaners clean up this place, Michelle, you will wait on the first floor." Then, he looked at Lehmann again, "Let's go to the second floor and chat for a while."

"Of course." Lyman nodded to Michelle, who was beside him. "Is there any news? You know, I just came here recently..."

He walked up the stairs with Cagehowian, and vaguely heard Michelle complain, "But dear...why treat me like an outsider?"

The two walked into a study, and Cagehowian closed the door as if nothing had happened, turned around and went to the drawer of a desk again, and took out a few documents.

"This is a furious market research based on the entire input, analysis, you can look at it first."

Taking the documents handed over by Cagehoween, Lehman looked at the data and profit outlook analysis above, and said, "They think our work Fury should be able to win about $36 million in the first week, but in the end The North American box office can only barely equal the investment cost, and Paramount Pictures is not optimistic?" The fastest updated novel https://

The more he thought about it, the more puzzled he became, Layman asked fortunately.

"It's not that Paramount Pictures is not optimistic, this is an opinion given by an agency specializing in market analysis, and Paramount Pictures has just handed it over~www.novelmt.com~ Why should I look at this? It's already like this. , can't you give up?" Laiman wanted to laugh angrily.

"Paramount... After all, it's not a friendly group. I heard that Shirley Lansing's situation has become worse recently. The board members have publicly questioned her leadership ability and called on her to step down."

"Oh, what's the matter with us?"

"It doesn't matter much," Cagehowian opened another drawer of the bookcase and gestured, "Cigars?"

"No, it's too late, I have to go back." Lyman shook his head and refused.

"Without her strong support, our follow-up plans may have a great impact, including the operation of the Oscar foreign language film, which is what worries me. After all, no matter who is in power at Paramount Pictures, the operation of Fury is also They can't stop, they have invested so much, how can they let go."

Even if it is a bitter fruit, it will have to eat the final bitter taste, which is the case.

"The results haven't come out yet, and the movie hasn't been officially released. It's useless to talk about it. We'll see you the day after tomorrow." Lehmann said calmly: "As long as this time it can prove that all the investment is worth it, Pella On the Mongolian side, will Shirley Lansing still have such a risk?"

"Of course, this can't be changed by a movie." Cagehowian paused and said with a smile, "but no one will question her leadership like this, and she can deal with trouble more calmly." Qiqi's novels are first published on the whole network

"Then I wish her good vision in advance. I have always been confident in my works and say goodbye. It's too late. I'll go back first."

Cagehowian drove him away, but instead of going to the hotel, Ryman came to an apartment building...

Although the night is dark, there is no taste...

fire.