Chapter 61 Selection

Do you know, Crow, this is good news. In any case, the big market for 1.1 billion people has been opened.Their film market is still blank, and we can easily occupy enough share.

Adrian slowed down his car while making a phone call. He didn't want to be an example of how he was driving while calling and then in a car accident.

This is inevitable. They are different from us after all, but that's still a long time. If our wrists are flexible enough, it wouldn't be impossible to make them the same as Japan.Okay, that's it. Let Paramount communicate. Let's observe for a while and finish the things in our hands.

Adrian continued, and put away the phone after he finished speaking.

Chinese market... He looked ahead, chuckled after thinking for a long time, and then increased the accelerator.

Adrian had previously told Claude that he had taken the opportunity to open up the Chinese film market to establish a channel for overseas distribution, but the company was not big at that time and didn't have much time or resources to do this, and there were new considerations soon, so it was temporarily shelved.

Later, because of a stumble in Viacom's acquisition of Paramount, AC Media sought a seat on the Viacom's board of directors and indirectly had a relationship with Paramount. Paramount has been developing overseas markets, and in fact, the seven major film companies are doing this, but the progress is ahead and back, especially in Asia. After the Soviet Union was over, the global box office immediately emerged. It goes without saying how much potential China's 1.1 billion people have.

Therefore, Adrian and the others were happy to ride the ride. Several blockbuster movies last year have begun to land in Chinese theaters one after another, which is bound to set off a Hollywood craze.

As for what will happen in the future, Adrian is not worried at all. Don’t look at how he said to Claude before, it is basically impossible to occupy China like the Eastern European or Japanese film markets. The differences between the East and the West are very large in some aspects.

Although he had sarcasticized a certain bureau while drinking and chatting with his friends and colleagues in his previous life, after calming down, they thought about it carefully. Although they did many inexplicable and annoying things that laymen and leaders have everywhere, they did play a role in protecting China's domestic market. If they were really open as fully as Japan and Eastern Europe, Chinese local movies would have been over, and even Japan and South Korea were trying to find ways to restrict them. What's more, as a big country, how could they hand over all the publicity tools to others?

Even in the United States, there are regulations that non-U.S. citizens are not allowed to acquire broadcasters.

However, the impact faced in recent years is inevitable. Although the rhythm, lens, picture and storyline of Chinese films are desirable, compared with the mature system of Hollywood film factories, there is still not enough to watch. In addition, the outstanding Hollywood movies in the 1990s are one after another, Chinese films must wait 2,000 before they can come back.

Adrian doesn't mind helping some of it and reducing the time to recover. In fact, this is why he got involved in the Chinese market.

No matter what, his current achievements are inseparable from his previous life, and he still has to pay back what he deserves.

However, there are only a few people who can help. If Chinese movies want to get up, they will ultimately have to work with Chinese filmmakers. Although many of the so-called fifth and sixth generation directors have learned a lot of problems in Europe. Not only can they not even understand the most basic things, but they also blame all the mistakes on a certain game, but in the end, there are still a few people who have learned how to operate commercial movies through bumps and bumps. Otherwise, those who are incompetent and arrogant will give up the market.

Seeing that his destination was right in front of him, Adrian immediately stopped thinking. It was still early to do these things.

He parked the car on the side of the road and observed it specifically. After confirming that there were no paparazzi or anything, he took his own things and got out of the car and came to the door of the independent villa and rang the doorbell.

God Ah, Ed!Gwyneth, who opened the door, exclaimed, "Didn't you say you'll wait two hours before coming here?"

I want to apologize like you, Gwyne, I lied to you.Adrian smiled and took a bouquet of bright roses from behind and handed them to her. I gave it to you, I hope you can like it.

This is so beautiful.Gwyneth exclaimed again, then put down her nose and took a deep breath.

I love this bouquet, it's awesome.

The girl was smiling, her eyes almost finished her crescent moon.

The next second she exclaimed as Adrian bent over and resisted her and walked inside.

Let me down, Ed!You can't do this.

Gwyneth said coquettishly, but to prevent the bouquet in her hand from spreading, she did nothing, but just kicked her symbolically with her calf twice. It seemed that Adrian had calculated it.

After a long time no see, you have become much more beautiful again.After coming to the living room to put Gwyneth down from his shoulder, Adrian said complimentedly, his hand moving to her lower abdomen.

Thank you, but don’t you think this passage can be used to annotate a certain word?Gwyneth's eyes circulated.

oh?So, is it understanding?

Adrian asked this on purpose, and the girl shook her head and said: That is to be eloquent, otherwise would she be able to speak eloquently?If it is not yet, it should be a witty word...

Seeing that the words he said became increasingly irrelevant, Gwyneth gave him a blank look: Sweet words!

It turned out to be one.Adri installed something that couldn't tell the meaning. Can I use it as a compliment?

Yes, that's praise.

Gwyneth gave him a blank look, turned around and walked away. After pouring a glass of water for Adrian, she took the vase and began to carefully insert the rose into it.

Adrian didn't say much, and was drinking water slowly on the sofa while watching Gwyneth's flower arrangement. Under her white silk jacket was a strapless dress, so every time she leaned over, she could slightly see the spring scenery on her chest. With that quiet temperament, it was a unique temptation.

Gwyneth also noticed his gaze, glanced at him and then became more and more gentle. The afternoon sun shone in from the floor-to-ceiling window, making her look beautiful in every move.

It took about a few dozen minutes, and Gwyneth finally inserted all the flowers into the bottle, looked carefully again, then happily turned to Adrian: How about it?

Although there are too many shortcomings compared to professionals, the top flower looks particularly beautiful through layered layers, which is quite good.

Adrian knew the speaking skills of first suppressing and then rising, but Gwyneth seemed a little unhappy and curled her lips and looked at him angrily: How do you know I am not professional?

Unfortunately, dear Gwyne, I have seen how professionals arrange flowers.

Adrian said with a chuckling, Gwyneth's coquettish way is quite interesting, but you've actually done a good job.

I went to study for the new movie for several weeks.Gwyneth said somewhat discouraged.

Well, it seems, you did a lot of preparation for this movie.Adrian immediately changed the subject.

certainly.

When she mentioned this, the girl suddenly became energetic again. She suddenly sat upright, coughed lightly and then looked at Adrian with reserve and a little bit of pride: Mr. Knightley, if you have any plans to talk to me, as your friend, I cannot refuse. No matter what you want to tell me, I am willing to listen carefully.

The ups and downs of accents did not feel like American English at all, and the subtle changes in expressions on the face were just right. The confident and somewhat stubborn and evil look immediately made Adrian applaud.

Very good, Gwyne, I said I have to be able to make mistakes in my eyes, and as long as I keep this, I will definitely be the best version!

Adrian's tone was full of admiration, and he paused before sighing again: I suddenly had the urge to take you back to London immediately to start shooting.

Don't be so anxious, anyway, I can prepare more thoroughly in a few days.

Although Gwyneth was smiling, the proud, excited and excited expression between her eyebrows did not escape Adrian's eyes.

By the way, do you still remember what I told you on the phone?Adrian said as he handed over the file bag he had always brought by him, and read it in detail first.

Is this... script?Gwyneth opened the file bag and showed a look of surprise. She looked at Adrian and then looked at the thick script in her hand, with a look of confusion on her face.

Adrian didn't say anything, smiled and made a gesture of asking.

Gwyneth shrugged, then lowered her head and started to read.

The script is very thick and looks like nearly a thousand pages. Estimated by standard format, the length of the film is estimated to be more than 120 minutes, so Gwyneth quickly started to read. She knew what scenes she needed to read. If Adrian could send it to him in person, he would only be the heroine.

The room returned to the quiet and ambiguous atmosphere in the room again, but the sound of scissors cutting off the flowers and leaves was replaced by the rustling sound of turning the pages.

It took about a few more minutes before Gwyneth finally finished watching the script, and after she held her chin and pondered the film, she let out a long breath and looked at Adrian with an inquiring look.

Don't like this character?Adrian asked first.

Well... I can't say I like it or hate it, but... Gwyneth made gestures and didn't know how to organize the words, and finally just said jokingly: It seems you plan to let me play the British all the time.

Let me guess.Adrian sat next to her. First of all, there are already many movies about the Titanic. It is difficult to come up with new ideas if the same subject is filmed too much, right?

Gwyneth didn't admit it or deny it, but just looked at him with one hand holding his cheek and his eyes fixed on him.

Second.

Adrian continued to hold Gwyneth's shoulder and said, secondly, James Cameron has always been famous for commercial production. Shooting a commercial production is of course helpful to boost fame, but it can easily become a vase.Moreover, James has the title of "Tyrant on the Set", so it may be difficult to cooperate with him, right?

You have finished saying everything I want to say, what else can I say?Gwyneth sighed after a moment of silence.

You have to believe in my opinion, Gwyne.

Adrian laughed and grabbed her hand, looking at her eyes with a serious look. This will be a movie that has left a lot of money in film history!I can't think of any reason for you to refuse.

Although Gwyneth's expression did not change, a hint of hesitation and disbelief flashed.

Do you know that James has found a port in Mexico to build a 1:1 model with the Titanic. He even rented a Russian submarine for it, went to the depths of the Atlantic to observe the wreckage of the Titanic several times, and consulted many experts, not to mention the effort spent on costumes and props.

Adrian knew how to impress her, and I invested 200 million to make him squander private investment.

You mean...you mean...you invested 200 million?!Gwyneth was shocked immediately, and the script in her hand almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, she grabbed it quickly and promptly.

The US dollar in this era is still quite valuable. For example, in "Breaking into the Deadly Island", General Hanmo intends to give his soldiers one million dollars to each of his soldiers after successfully extorting the government. If it is 15 years later, this amount of money is really nothing, but the one million dollars in 1995 is equivalent to seven to eight million dollars in 2010!

Nowadays, the budget for large-scale movies is only around 100 million US dollars, and they are basically invested by several major film companies. Therefore, it is almost unheard of forging a big deal like Adrian to invest 200 million in a movie, and it is inevitable that Gwyneth will lose her composure.

Those who make such a decision are either crazy or have too much money to use, or they have great confidence in the movie. There is no need to say which kind of Adrian belongs to. His achievements in recent years are there, and everyone admits that his vision is extremely accurate.

Therefore, it is self-evident what choice Gwyneth should make.

God Ah, I really didn't expect... you actually let me... play the heroine... Gwyneth's face turned red with excitement, and she was a little incoherent when she spoke.

Because there is no one more suitable than you.Adri said with a smile on her face.

Indeed, among the women who are close to him, only Gwyneth is the most suitable. Monica and Julia are not good in terms of age alone; Sarah is too young and does not have the temperament of a British woman; Blanchett's face is slightly hard, and he cannot show that kind of girlish style; Liv is completely a vase, which used to be, now, and in the future, she just needs to make a vase with peace of mind; let alone two Lolitas.

Rachel and Kate are OK, but the former has already made arrangements and the relationship is not in place yet. Adrian has no reason to give her so many opportunities; as for the latter, it is a pity that she is now full of belly and lacks the temperament of a noble or upper class lady.

So in the end it was handed over to Gwyneth. Anyway, the male and female protagonists of "Titanic" were actually just vases, but the unprecedented box office made everyone ignore these.

Oh, Ed, I don't know what to say now.

Gwyneth, who finally calmed down, sighed, although she was smiling bitterly, but she seemed very clear, as if... suddenly lost confidence.

Don't think so much, Gwyne, all you have to do is go to London with me to finish that movie, and then go to Mexico to shoot this movie.

Adrian rubbed her hands gently. Of course, it would be hard to work with James. The title of Tyrant is not for nothing, but I hope you can bear it. When this movie is completed, everything you give is worth it. This will be a great movie, and the achievements it has achieved are beyond me!

He looked into her eyes, and the aura of no one else but me was strongly revealed: I have never missed my eyes, I didn’t know before, I didn’t know now, and I won’t know in the future!

Gwyneth's breathing suddenly became rapid, and her throat began to slightly thrust, as if it was a little uncontrollable, but she quickly controlled herself and nodded with a smile: I believe you, Ed.

As soon as he finished speaking, his mouth was blocked by Adrian, and Gwyneth immediately stuck out his tongue and entangled him.

OK, I'm leaving.Adrian said after tasting her rosy lips and savoring it.

leave?Is there anything else?Gwyneth showed a surprised look. If it doesn't matter, would you please stay for dinner?We haven't met again for a while.

Her tone was filled with a hint of coquettishness, and she was determined to keep her, and she knew what she was thinking without saying.

Surprisingly, Adrian shook his head and said in a gentle tone: Sorry, Gwyne, I do have something else, so how about it another day?

A strange thing suddenly flashed in Gwyneth's eyes. She seemed to have thought of something but it was hard to say it.

But Adrian then pinched her chin, lowered his head and kissed her lips gently: Don't worry, we have time after going to London.

indeed.After a few seconds of stunnedness, a smile slid across the corner of her mouth, then I won't delay you, Ed.

Adrian was satisfied with the harvest on Gwyneth's side, but it didn't go so well on the other side.

Gwyneth has no problem. Someone has recommended it to me before. After reading her work, I also affirmed this. If you didn’t say that you already have a candidate for the heroine, I might have contacted her agent.But the male lead, I don't think Revan Phoenix is ​​suitable.

In James Cameron's studio, the tyrant on the set said this to Adrian, and his expression was quite serious, obviously having his own decision on the male lead.

Adrian frowned but then smoothed it out: So can you talk about your candidate, James?

It wouldn't be like this...

Leonardo DiCaprio.

really!