Chapter 134 Two Movies

In the warm spring afternoon sun, the gate of Kodak Theater looks quite majestic, and at this moment, it is already full of people around it.

The long red carpet extends from one end of the street to the entrance of the Kodak Theater, and the tall little golden man model also stands up. Countless reporters stand in the prescribed area and continue to photograph women competing for beauty and elegant men on the red carpet. Although the ceremony has been held for 74 years, it is still so lively every year.

The noise sounded from the entrance, and a slightly thin but energetic figure appeared on the red carpet, with a pair of black thin framed eyes, looking gentle.

The reporters pointed the camera at the middle-aged man. He is the most well-known director in the world, has won countless honors, and is a regular guest of the Oscars. His own film company is also well-known in Hollywood and even internationally. He can receive countless applause and attention no matter where he appears, just like now.

However, only the middle-aged man who smiled and faced the reporter knew that although he was successful, he was basically inferior to another person in any aspect.

Although the old guys run the company very carefully, their abilities are always limited and their respective focuses are not complementary. They also seem to be very glorious, but their business is constantly shrinking. The ambitions in the early stages of their establishment are facing severe tests of reality, let alone film production. The other company's movies last year were the first in Hollywood, whether they were live-action movies or animated movies.

Perhaps, from a personal perspective, I can still suppress the other party in the box office of the movie. Although the other party can make any style of movies, there is still a lack of accumulation in this regard, but it may be sooner or later to be surpassed. Think about last year's movie.

Thinking of this, he immediately shook his head slightly with a chuckle. Why bother with this?

I haven't seen each other for so many years in Hollywood, and I'm still partners.

Despite this, he felt a little headache when he thought of the other party’s private life. Although he had no right to interfere, this involved...

Hi, Godfather.A familiar voice came into my ears, and Gwyneth's smiling pretty face immediately came into my eyes.

Hi Gwyne.Spielberg hugged the goddaughter and sighed in his heart. If he simply starts from a male perspective, he might be the object that Hollywood men hate the most.

It would be nothing if Adrian was just an ordinary playboy, but almost everyone in Hollywood now knows that he is not just playing around, but he is caught by all the outstanding women by him, and he is willing to give birth to children for him.

Kate Beckinsale, Monica Bellucci, Cate Blanchett, and Sophie Marceau, who fewer people know, basically gave birth to children for him. Even so, there are still many women who want to know him, and there is no other such person in Hollywood.

But who made him so powerful? He was already the chairman of the board of directors of a large media group under the age of 40. He is also an extremely outstanding director. He can fully explore the characteristics of women and put them on the throne of the best actress. This is enough for many women to throw themselves into their arms, let alone be good at coaxing women.

Spielberg has often persuaded his goddaughter, why bother to stay with a playboy, and Paltrow has often lost his temper in front of his daughter, but Gwyneth is very considerate of them in other aspects, but they don’t listen to this no matter what they say.

It feels very comfortable around him, so you don’t have to worry about anything, you don’t have any pressure, and you’re very comfortable.Gwyneth once described Spielberg as such a feeling around Adrian.

So, what else can he say?

You should know that his other goddaughter, Drew Barrymore, was said to have sighed secretly in private, why didn’t he meet Adrian early?

Spielberg even heard that at the bachelor party the day before her wedding, she indulged in Adrian with her good sisters Cameron Diaz and Hu Kaili, whom she met because of "Charlie's Angels". Although Drew firmly denied this in private, he felt that the possibility was still very high.

Even so, no matter how hard he could not see it, he could not reverse the situation. Just as he could not stop Drew from taking drugs and drinking, it was all someone else's private affairs, and he was just their godfather, or the most ordinary kind, because...

OK, I won't talk about this anymore.

In short, even Warren Beatty and Woody Allen were not as good as Adrian now. Such people would not have appeared in decades, so don’t think so much. We should work hard and strive to make DreamWorks more stable.

Yes, I hope "Beautiful Mind" can win the best movie. I personally like this movie very much. Lang did a great job, and the performances of Russell and Gwyneth are also quite exciting. It would be perfect if we could win the Best Director and Best Actor and Actress together.

Spielberg was not polite about the reporter's footage, while director Ron Howard, Russell Clow and Gwyneth, who had a female companion, stood aside and added a few words to him from time to time.

After all, this movie has the funds from DreamWorks and has put some effort into the release. It is a work that Universal and them collaborated with them. Spielberg naturally hopes to win the best movie.

Me too.A voice came at this time, and then Adrian's face, which was not handsome but clearly angular and very scented, appeared in front of everyone.

Hi Steven.He opened his arms to him enthusiastically.

Hi Ed.Spielberg smiled and hugged her, and glanced at the surroundings. Well, there was no other woman nearby who had an ambiguous relationship with Adrian.

No wonder I heard cheers sounding over there just now, it turned out that it was you who came.He then said again.

The compliments from the big director sound different.

Adrian raised his eyebrows, which immediately caused a burst of laughter. Then the reporter seized the time to ask questions. There were not many opportunities to interview him.

Spielberg then gave in a little bit, allowing Adrian to fully face the reporters. If it were five or six years ago, he would have to talk to him in front of these people. Now he is old and has a lot of troubles recently, so he is not interested in doing these things.

Adrian didn't say much, he was just optimistic about the performances of "Beautiful Mind" and Russell and Gwyneth, but the reporter immediately seized the nominations for "Mold Rouge" and "Lord of the Rings 1" and asked him if he was not satisfied with his two works.

Unfortunately, this kind of problem is not difficult for Adrian. I have to say that he is very good at speaking. He first modestly said that these two movies are nothing, but then praised them, but in the end he said that the result will not be known until the award ceremony is over.

But probably because Gwyneth was next to him, he just said a few words when talking about Nicole Kidman, which made Spielberg shake his head involuntarily.

You seemed to be a little disagreeing with my words just now, Steven.

After getting rid of the reporter and starting to move into the Kodak Theater, Adrian, who chatted with Russell and exchanged ambiguously with Gwyneth, slowed down and walked side by side with Spielberg.

No, it's nothing, I just feel that the reporters are overestimating their abilities and want to dig out news from you.Spielberg said jokingly.

Adrian laughed and then changed the topic: By the way, I heard that the movie adaptation of Arthur Gordon's novel is in your hands or in DreamWorks.

Spielberg, who knew that he and he would definitely have another goal to go all the way and went, raised his eyebrows: Arthur Gordon's novel?

He quickly remembered it, and then looked at Adrian with a surprised expression: "Memoirs of Geisha"?

That's right, Adrian nodded with a smile, you know, I have a deep understanding of Asian culture and is very sensitive, so after reading "Memoirs of Geisha", I had the idea of ​​adaptation. It just so happens that I have the right Japanese actors here, but I didn't expect that you actually started first, so I thought... maybe you are willing to let us do it?

Let you make it?Don't you think your request is a bit too much, Ed?Although he spoke in this tone, Spielberg did not look angry.

Did you say that you have decided to direct and produce it yourself?Adrian still smiled.

Of course not, I still have a lot of things, but the adaptation rights are in our hands. You want to take them with just one sentence?

You won’t not know how the Japanese react to this novel, right?Just last year, Ms. Iwasaki Mineko, who is the prototype of Sayuri, also published "The Memoir of a Real Geisha" to express her dissatisfaction, so I can basically predict what the result will be after the movie comes out.

Adrian blinked, but it was different to give it to us, because I knew how to modify and operate it so that they could accept the story.

After talking so much, Spielberg had no expression and just stared at him and waited for the following text.

OK OK OK.

Adrian raised his hands and seemed a little helpless. We can cooperate, just like "Beautiful Mind". Then, I have a script about Japanese culture. I am optimistic about its prospects. As long as DreamWorks is willing, they can cooperate in this current model.

oh?Spielberg showed a curious look.

You know, John Logan is a very thoughtful screenwriter. Last year, he created "The Gladiator" with David Franzoni, almost got the best original script.

Adrian explained that this year he had another idea. The story about Japanese samurai was about the mid-19th century that Japan needed changes because of the United States. Japan completely abolished the profession of samurai, which caused riots. An American, the protagonist, was dragged in, and developed friendship with this group of samurai who were bound to decline, and was addicted to the charm of Bushido.

It sounds...a little interesting.Spielberg pushed his glasses and quickly began to think about it in his heart.

From such a few words, you can't tell whether the script is good or bad, but the problem is that Adrian is very optimistic. No one doubts his vision now, so it's completely worth a try.

Although "Memoirs of Geisha" is very popular, it is indeed unacceptable to some Japanese people. Iwasaki Mongko almost sued Gordon, which is why Spielberg wanted to direct it at the beginning but later gave up. If it were handed over to Adrian, it would be good to let him have a headache.

The script written by Logan is called "The Last Samurai".

Adrian continued to say at this moment. If you need it, I can send you the outline at any time. The production rights are not unrelated. It is okay for you to have anyone you want to play the leading role.

Including Tom Cruise?Spielberg blurted out.

During this period, DreamWorks is collaborating with Cruise, directed by Spielberg himself, and the Minority Report starring Cruise has finalized this summer vacation. If the box office reaches expectations, this cooperation will continue.

So Spielberg knew very well that Cruise never allowed anyone around him to have his wife and Adrian in advance, otherwise it would be better if he just looked ugly.

He also heard the rumor and knew that the possibility was very high. Just look at Adrian and Nicole's eyebrows and eyebrows, but this did not mean that he would stand on Cruise's side. After all, there was no reason to alienate him from Adrian's first support for his production of Schindler's List and the establishment of DreamWorks to the full and comprehensive cooperation now.

He was the director when he picked up the camera, and he became a businessman when he put it down.

And he also has a mediocre feeling for Cruise. Although he is polite most of the time, sometimes he will be ecstatic or angry for no reason when the pressure is too high, which makes people dislike it.

However, this is also easy to give people a deep impression, so Spielberg said it naturally at this moment.

Adrian immediately showed a surprised expression, and Spielberg, who consciously said the wrong thing, was about to make up for it, but the other party's next sentence stunned him again.

No problem, as long as you want.Adrian said this, with a strange smile, as if he remembered something interesting, no matter who plays the lead role.

Finally done.Adrian breathed a sigh of relief after Spielberg left.

Well, the whole thing is like this. When I went to Tokyo to visit the set, I played Fukada Kyoko because of Ayumi Hamasaki. As a conscientious and moral capitalist, I should still express it after playing it. After all, although Fukada Kyoko's plump couple is not as good as Ivanka, Scarlett and Jili, she also worked very hard when serving.

But there were no good roles for a while. There were many roles in the TV series, but they did not help her development in Japan, which made Adrian quite unhappy until John Logan's new script appeared.

He didn't expect that Logan, who wrote "Gladiator", was also the screenwriter of "The Last Samurai", but he didn't carefully search for this in his memory, which just solved this problem. There happened to be a female character in "The Last Samurai", which was just right for Kyoko Fukada to try.

As for Yuki Hye, don't worry, Adrian won't treat her badly. The road has been arranged. With "Gilmore Girl" and several movies, she is still very famous in North America, and is considered to be a relatively well-known Asian actor.

However, there are some important works in the middle of this process. Fortunately, Adrian immediately thought of another movie about the Japanese because of "The Last Ignorance". That's right, it was the "Memoir of a Geisha" adapted from Arthur Gordon's novel. He had never been good at both Japan and China.

To be honest, although the box office and reputation of this movie are quite bad, most of the reason lies with the producers.

I don’t know which genius idea was. Even if the Japanese don’t have the top actors in the international ranking, they shouldn’t have to find Chinese actors to play Ah.

A word difference can easily cause association. Ordinary talents do not care about the differences, so the result is that Japanese people don’t like it, Chinese people don’t like it. They even got some of the previous place, but they couldn’t even get into the next place.

And the release date was actually scheduled in December. This story that Adrian only recalled was that he had nothing to do with Americans. The highlight was that the curiosity movie was arranged in the Christmas season, and it was early in the month, and it was mixed in several commercial blockbusters. It was really stupid. Even if Adrian himself directed it, it would take a lot of effort to do this, and use long-term screenings to delay it until January before he could get some box office.

In addition to the above two flaws, the ending of the movie was also a lot of failures. Sayuri actually stayed with the president as a lover.

Western feminists will never like this plot. Perhaps this is the case in reality. No matter what profession is, people in the entertainment industry have no pure foothold. Not to mention anything else, Adrian has a lot of lovers, but it does not mean that feminists can allow such plots in movies, especially a huge movie, and it is inevitable to criticize them.

In this case, if the box office is high, that's a hell.

I think Iwazaki Mineko, as the prototype, would feel angry. It probably has something to do with the ending plot. After all, in the current reality, she is also an independent woman.

Adrian remembers that "Memoirs of Geisha" has won almost 1.6 billion yuan in the world, so there are still advantages in the plot, such as the training of geisha, the competition and other fancy moves. Even in Japan, which is highly excluded, it seems that it has won more than 10 million yuan. So as long as the three most important points mentioned above are corrected, it will not be difficult for the movie to have a higher box office and reputation.

Yuki Hye has been in Hollywood for many years now and is not very famous. She has no problem playing the role of Sayuri, which just makes her fame go to a higher level and lays a solid foundation.

Unfortunately, the copyright of the film "Memoirs of Geisha" was obtained by DreamWorks in the late 1990s. It was not easy to take it away from them, so Adrian simply used "The Last Samurai" as an exchange. Anyway, this movie is also very popular, just let Kyoko Fukada play the role of that female.

Is it Adrian or didn't expect Spielberg to ask: Including Cruise?

So he was a little surprised. After all, the original "The Last Warrior" starred Cruise. Now it will fall into his hands in this way?

So he agreed without hesitation, remembering the one in the original version...

Ken Watanabe, this name, was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, but Cruise got nothing. How could such an interesting scene disappear?

OK, let it go.After chuckling, Adrian said to himself, take this matter slowly, now it is... the scene of the 74th Academy Awards!