Chapter 5 What I want is 100%

Everyone in the conference room looked to the same place. It was this person who spoke up to put the blame on MCM Records. It was also this person who thought the headquarters would support Motola's plan. Then now he thought he could start with that playboy.

This is a middle-aged man in his forties, with a distinct Asian appearance, sitting upright on Motola's right side, and at the same time he looks very cautious, Sam Tanaka, a Japanese-American, and Sony Records' board secretary.

We all know that AC Media has developed to this day, and most of the credits in the production of movies and TV were from Adrian Cowell. In addition, according to internal news, the two super popular girl idol singers praised by MCM were also his work, and even participated in the production of several popular songs. It is no exaggeration to describe him as a miracle.

Sam Tanaka talked freely, but if you think he was just like that, it would be wrong. I think everyone who is sitting here should have heard that although AC Media is led by Claude Ronris, the general direction of development has always been decided by Adrian Cowell.

You said it, it was just heard.Someone said this.

So have you ever verified it?

Tanaka immediately asked, "I was fortunate to attend a cocktail party held by Ron Rees, and he admitted in person that he did not expect AC Media to develop so rapidly. Thanks to his parents' proper early planning, he also used a question, if Claude Ron Rees is the left brain of AC Media, responsible for analysis, calculation and execution, then Adrian Cowell is the right brain of AC Media, responsible for thinking, appreciation and intuitive impressions. When the two sides are perfectly combined, they will naturally be invincible.

He paused, glanced at the conference room, and then spoke again after everyone had digested the passage: I think Adrian Cowell must have other abilities besides film, television and music production, otherwise he would not have been on the position of chairman of AC Media’s board of directors.Well, even if Old Ron Rees exaggerates, or Adrian Cowell is undermined by Claude Ron Rees, he is still the chairman of AC Media's board of directors. Why can't we start from him?

Are you sure you can get the information we want through the women around Adrian Cowell, Sam?Motola asked at this time.

It is very operational. As I said just now, Adrian Cowell has always been the chairman of the board of directors of AC Media. It is impossible for him to notify such an acquisition plan. His romantic and lustfulness are also well known. Tanaka made gestures. More importantly, he is different from ordinary playboys. At least everyone in the sitting knows that it is already difficult for ordinary people to be able to deal with three women at the same time, but there are at least six or seven women who have maintained a long-term lover relationship with Adrian Cowell.With the information we usually collect, it is not difficult to infer that Adrian Cowell is a very narcissistic person and a very strong control person, so his relationship with women should be based on interests.

You mean, we told one of the women that Adrian Cowell could give her, and we could give her too?

Another person asked, with a little disdain, it would be better to just find a woman to seduce her.

We must carefully consider the candidates.Tanaka has no interface, just looking at Motola.

I remember that there seemed to be a Japanese actress by Adrian Cowell. The man spoke again just now, and his tone did not change. It seemed that he gave him a few years ago when he went to Japan for vacation.

As soon as this sentence came out, the atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became a little subtle. Many people glanced at Tanaka with unknown eyes. He was a generation immigrant and followed his parents to the United States when he was twelve years old.

If it were a few years ago, it would have been a good choice, but now it is the stupidest choice.Tanaka replied calmly.

The other party raised his eyebrows and was about to continue refuting, but Motola inserted it in: Okay, Bill, let's finish Sam's words first.

Then he made a gesture to Tanaka to continue. Tanaka bowed slightly and said again: This woman must be a little smart, able to weigh the pros and cons, and not too smart. If she cares too much about gains and losses, she will become timid and cautious; she and Adrian Cowell cannot know each other for too long, it is best to be within half a year. It is too short, and she may not have a close relationship with Cowell, and may not be able to find anything from him. Too deep, she may not be moved by us, and may even reveal the news to Cowell; she must also have certain ambitions and desire to go further, and restless people may be attracted.

He breathed a long sigh and glanced around. Although he was very careful, he still couldn't help but reveal a little bit of pride: If we meet the above conditions, we have a great chance. We have other channels. She doesn't need to inquire too much information. It's enough to just reveal a little Cowell's tone and understand some of his itineraries. And Bill is right, we can give it to her as much as Cowell can give her. Can't we even hold a woman up?Of course, in order to show our sincerity and to give each other confidence, it is best for Mr. Motola to personally negotiate with the other party.

After saying that, he looked at Motola, slightly nervous. Motola was silent for a long time before looking up: I think, you should have someone choose, Sam.

Yes, Mr. Motola, Tanaka finally couldn't help but smile with a hint of joy. I do have a good candidate!

Not to mention Sony Records’ plans, Adrian encountered an accident that gave him a headache this time. This year’s Oscar nomination list was issued relatively early, and the Film Academy announced it just in early February.

Basically, there is not much difference from Adrian's expectations. "American Beauty" won several heavy nominations for Best Movie, Best Director, Best Actor and Actress, and Best Original Screenplay. Nicole was also praised by the media and claimed that it was because of leaving Cruise that the independent Nicole had himself and emitted a brilliant light. If Cruise saw it, he might be so angry that he would tear off the newspaper.

In comparison, "The Legend of Beautiful Sicily" seems a bit shabby, with only the Best Movie, Best Actress and...

Best photography, but unfortunately, because both investment and production are American companies, even if the Italian version is released in Europe, it cannot be nominated for the best foreign language film.

But it doesn't matter. Anyway, the most important thing in producing "The Legend of Beautiful Sicily" is to win the Best Actress for Monica. It doesn't matter if you don't get any other nominations. Last year, Adrian won two Best Director nominations, and it's not surprising that the Film Academy doesn't consider him this time.

What we need to do now is naturally to start increasing the intensity of public relations. Although Monica's chances are more than once, the most suitable one is this time, and the accident that makes him headache is also here.

It's really a hassle.Adrian sighed with his feet on the desk and leaning against the high-back chair.

Although Monica and Nicole were nominated for the Best Actress at the same time, "American Beauty" has always been well received, with a cumulative box office of more than 50 million. But if we just talk about the shocking power given by the heroine, Caroline is not as good as Malena.

Adrian racked his brains to design four classic shots for "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily" have been praised by many people, and his method of performing solely by body language is also sought after by many people. As a certain film critic said, it is almost comparable to Holly Hunter in "Piano Lesson".

Therefore, although Monica has not played much, she is a well-deserved soul character in the entire "The Legend of Beautiful Sicily". In "American Beauty", Nicole is divided into some of the light by Spacey. Although it can set off each other, its dazzlingness is worse than Monica.

Even though the two women were equally beautiful and sexy, Marlena's sexy that brought her pain was more attractive than Caroline's simple beauty.

Then with Adrian's full support, Monica's chances of winning the Best Actress of the Oscar are very high, if there is no such variable.

Hillary Swank, "Boy Don't Cry", hell, how could I forget this!Adrian tapped his finger on his forehead.

Caroline in the original "American Beauty" is played by Annette Bening, and is even a little better than Nicole. In addition, her husband Warren Beatty has a lot of connections in Hollywood, and that is the Warren Beatty who Woody Allen wants to be her fingertips, but he still loses to an unknown actress: Hillary Swank.

As we all know, for the judges of the film school, the more abnormal the role the actress plays, the better. For example, a heroine with gender disorder who likes women, wants to become a man who integrates into society but is eventually killed. And it is adapted from real events, which is definitely their favorite.

At the same time, with the advent of the new millennium, the movement for the rights of the homosexual group began to flourish. Although it was not as powerful as it would be a few years later, mainstream society always tended to be conservative, but no one had to temporarily retreat after the hat of discrimination. Moreover, there are also many homosexuals in Hollywood, and the homosexual base San Francisco is located in the north.

This movie pleases them, and the quality itself is not good, while Swank's performance is very eye-catching. This makes her awkward image more prominent, and it is no wonder that it is upset.

Adrian didn't want to see this result. He planned for so long and didn't he just get a little golden man for Monica?

It is definitely not his choice to give in and find another opportunity, but it is not easy to settle this matter with public relations.

The knock sounded, and Charlize, who was holding the folder, pushed the door open.

This is a review of the acquisition case by Crow.She came over and handed the thing to him.

Thank you, I will finish reading and reply to him.

Adrian nodded and threw the nomination list aside. You came just in time. Charlie, there is something you need to do. Call Harvey Weinstein for me and ask if he is interested in having dinner with me in the evening.

Planet Hollywood Restaurant is located at 129 Viaillis Street. It looks like a water-blue planet, and the theme inside is American movies and TV. Rocky, Rambo, Terminator, and Jurassic Park dinosaurs are all available. When you go to the bathroom, you will take photos with four great white sharks.

The restaurant was first established in 1991 and has developed to now have more than a dozen chain stores. Many Hollywood celebrities have invested in it, such as Schwarzenegger, or the Willies, who were once the Willies.

Speaking of which, celebrity-owned restaurants are also a tradition in Hollywood. After all, they have no other skills except performance. Restaurants are relatively the best ones to run, and they can also use their appeal to get movie fans to visit. For example, Schwarzenegger and his wife opened a restaurant called Schatzi n Main.

Schatzi is German, meaning baby, dear, and Main means main, and it is the dearest baby when connected. Think about Schwarzenegger's big guy, the name of this restaurant is really numb.

Schwarzenegger often eats breakfast in his restaurant, so his fans will naturally not miss this opportunity.

However, most celebrities have no time to manage their stores and lack management knowledge. They choose to withdraw funds if they don’t have any benefits for a long time, so the restaurant opens quickly and falls equally quickly. Schwarzenegger’s Schatzi n Main restaurant closed in 1998, and Planet Hollywood Restaurant also declared bankruptcy last year, but it was soon injected with funds and revitalized.

Most celebrities will often come to these restaurants to support them. Although paparazzi often roam around because of their reputation, the boss is also a star and is very careful in this regard, so many directors, producers or film company executives will also come here to eat.

These are all places to build relationships. After meeting each other, they chat a few words. Maybe whoever can get in touch with each other, or they can get into a business and let a star join a movie. Moreover, these restaurants all use movies and stars’ photos, and the taste of the food is guaranteed. Adrian invited Weinstein to have dinner on Planet Hollywood.

I like the duck here, it is smooth and juicy, oily but not greasy, and it comes at least twice a month.

Harvey Weinstein said, putting a thin piece of duck into his mouth, chewing it for a few times, and swallowing it with an intoxicating expression.

He was still the same, with small eyes, beard, big belly, and flesh on his neck, but the hair on his forehead was much less than before.

It's really good, but I think it's better for you to control it a little more. Harvey, if you don't have you, Hollywood will lose a lot.Adrian smiled and sipped the wine.

Don't worry, Ed, God is not going to let me return to his arms, I'm recovering well and stronger than before.

Weinstein laughed, put down his knife and fork and drank a sip of red wine before saying: Tell me about you, you definitely didn't invite me out to reminisce about the past, right?

certainly!Adrian smiled, "The Legend of the Beautiful Sicily" was released by Miramax, right?

What do you want?Best movie?Weinstein asked immediately, his brain was spinning very quickly.

No, no, in terms of theme, "American Beauty" is undoubtedly more popular with those old guys.

Adrian shrugged, then slowly cut a piece of chicken and put it into his mouth to taste it before saying: Best Actress, I want Best Actress.

Wow, it’s really touching!Weinstein exaggeratedly and screamed, then his face turned aside. Do you need me to do anything?I think with your strength, it shouldn't be a problem?

If it was the past, it would be fine, but this time there was a strong opponent.Adrian didn't hide it either.

I don't think Nicole Kidman is much better than Monica Bellucci!Weinstein said bluntly, then showed a meaningful smile, and then...

Not Nicole.

Adrian shook his head, the heroine of "Boy Don't Cry", Hillary Swank.You know, real-life example adaptations, abnormal characters plus gays, favorites of those guys.

Weinstein recalled it carefully, then nodded: You have to admit that you are talking about the facts. I overlooked this. It is indeed a trouble, a big trouble.

So I need someone who is more PR-friendly to operate.Adrian points out the theme, that can only be you.

It's really flattering!Weinstein raised his eyebrows, but is it a little late now?The nomination list has been announced.

Once the Oscar nomination list is announced, the judges of the Film Academy cannot accept invitations from all parties in private. Although public relations personnel are all-in-one and can always find ways to contact the judges in a roundabout way, they cannot be so direct on the surface, and they must be monitored by countless pairs of opponents. This is not an easy task.

In fact, most of the Oscars' public relations are carried out in normal times, and they invite judges to participate in various parties and activities. To exaggerately, some things were decided before the nomination list was announced. Weinstein's sense of smell in this regard is not ordinary. Even Lavern, who used to run Bosworth, must have Adrian's support to compete with him.

I know it's a bit difficult, but... Adrian raised his glass and raised it, and his resources are at your disposal.

Weinstein's eyes suddenly lit up, which means that during this period of time, he could allow AC Media to fully cooperate with him in all aspects. Even if it was only for a period of time, this temptation could not be resisted.

real?He rubbed his hands excitedly, that's great. If everything goes according to my opinion, then the possibility of success is at least 90%.

No, Harvey, what I want is 100%.Adrian said lightly.

hundred percent?Weinstein was stunned. He never expected that Adrian would take Monica so seriously.

This is impossible, nothing can succeed 100%.He said so.

I know, Harvey, but... Adrian raised his chin and looked him in the eyes. A trilogy with an average investment of 200 million yuan, an average box office in North America is more than 300 million yuan, and an average box office in the world is more than 800 million yuan, as long as you do it, I will leave this to Miramax.

Weinstein then closed his mouth and rolled his eyes, as if he didn't know how to express his opinion.

Adrian laughed: I know what you are worried about, Harvey, you have always wanted to make Miramax bigger and stronger, you want to operate some big productions, and when you first joined AC Media, what you and your brothers were interested in was that we didn’t have a bigger film company, which can allow you to develop better.But after acquiring Global, you began to worry, worried that we will suppress you and let Miramax make way for Global.This is actually completely unnecessary. Without you who are enterprising, Miramax will not be Miramax. Although resources will be tilted towards the world, we will not treat you badly, so I put forward this condition.

He spread his hands out as he said this, and then added: Of course, this is worth at least three best actresses.