I’m in Hollywood Chapter 471: Documentary
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Chapter 471
Perhaps to expel the shock caused by the Los Angeles riots, when the crime action film "Lethal Weapon 3" was released on May 15, people walked into the cinema. The third series of this classic series of Warner got Box Office more than 40 million USD in the first week. It gave a good start to the 1992 summer gear, and it made many Hollywood Film Studio worried that the Los Angeles riot would affect the summer gear Box Office.
On May 22, the third part of another classic series was released. However, 《Alien 3》 did not have such a good fate. In the first week, it only got Box Office in the early 20 million, only half of Box Office in "Lethal Weapon 3" The cost of this sequel is 1.5 times that of "Lethal Weapon 3".
Although there are impressions in memory, Eric took the time to watch the movie in person at the cinema, because 《Alien 3》, like the previous two, still has a famous Director, David Fincher. As a Director started by shootsmv, David Fincher seems to have become another person after picking up the film guide. Although it is a film debut, 《Alien 3》 has already reflected the classic dark thriller style of David Fincher.
20 million USD ’s first week Box Office is much lower than Fox ’s expectations, and the word-of-mouth of the comprehensive film, this sequel North America Box Office may not even reach the cost line. If there is no external interference, David Fincher must return to mv's old bank to work for a few more years. After the movie was released a week later, Eric heard that Fox had cancelled the contract with David. At the same time, there was also a senior executive who recommended David Fincher as the Fox production department of Director.
Although Eric is very interested in David Fincher, he is not in a hurry to let people contact each other, anyway, within a short time. No more Film Studio will invite this rookie Director who has just messed up the 《Alien》 series.
The original Disney planned to release the "Sister Act" in the last week of May, but after Eric specifically told me, in order to avoid hitting the June blockbuster blockbuster, Disney changed the "Sister Act" to July 10. number.
Since the end of May, Eric has started the final promotion of the film with the production team of "Twister". Although the Eric film has never had a fixed style, the quality of each film is still accumulated due to its excellent quality. A lot of fans. Plus the visual impact of the movie that was only released after two years and the trailer on Super Bowl. Fans generally have great expectations for "Twister".
At the end of May, after several rounds of screenings, movie reviews about "Twister" also appeared in the media one after another, although many film critic did not rate this popcorn movie without any connotation. But it can not be denied that the scenes in the movie are astonishing and realistic CG Special Effects. Under the public relations of Firefly, "Twister" also won a good reputation.
When everything is ready, May finally passed, and the turmoil about the Los Angeles riot seems to have completely disappeared. Whether it is newspaper or the TV media, it is rarely mentioned this major event that shocked the world. After all, this matter is Inside or outside. It's not a glorious thing.
However, it ’s not always easy to forget what happened. Not only that, but some people even want people to remember these things more deeply in anticipation of some reflection.
For example, such a person is sitting in the Eric office.
A woman.
People tall and slender, with a straight back and a beautiful face in his beautiful face.
Black slim jacket. Dark blue jeans with a pair of hard sole leather boots on their feet. It seems to be so meticulous forever.
"This is a very heartbreaking turmoil. In many links before things happen, if we can pay a little attention, this tragedy will definitely not happen again. But now it seems that no one is willing to reflect carefully. The root of this tragedy, so I want to make this a documentary, the specific materials are here. "
Kathryn Bigelow said to push a thick document bag in front of Eric, withdrew his hand, and hesitantly added: "This documentary will definitely not affect the production of" Saving Private Ryan ", I will put the documentary between the end of the year It ’s made, and it ’s just ... only a budget of 5 million USD is enough. "
Eric nodded, opened the file bag, took out the thick printed materials inside and looked down.
Kathryn Bigelow could n’t see the expression of Eric when he lowered his head, so he turned his attention to the hand that turned the page. Eric did n’t turn the page very fast, but was not satisfied. Kathryn Bigelow waited quietly for a while and suddenly could n’t help it. : "You won't already know it?"
Eric looked up at the woman, closed the project information in front of him, opened the file cabinet next to it, and quickly took out two similar file bags from inside.
I do n’t know why, seeing these Kathryn inexplicably feel a little guilty, and rarely have the urge to bow your head to avoid Eric ’s gaze.
"This copy was obtained from Warner Chairman Robert Daley a week ago. This copy was given to me by Fox. It ’s really sad, Kathryn. I ca n’t think of me as your last choice. I always thought we were It's a good friend, "Eric intentionally showed a sad expression after noticing the subtle expression change of the woman.
"Not like this, the reason why I will contact Warner and Fox first is because there are enough news materials available in the Fox news channel of Warnern and Fox," Kathryn Bigelow slightly accelerated the explanation, but she soon noticed At the corner of Eric's mouth, a smile that was hard to conceal, realized that the little man began to habitually tune again. The play, the woman immediately put away the expression: "Eric, you are like this, you ..."
The woman is awkwardly collecting the appropriate condemnation. Eric has raised his hand to surrender: "Okay, Kathryn, no kidding, let ’s talk about the documentary."
Kathryn froze. Some helpless, but still made a please expression: "Okay."
Eric's fingers twisted the paper in front of him, saying with a serious tone: "Although some media blame this incident on the high unemployment rate in recent years. And Los Angeles's huge immigrant group, but in fact everyone knows It is clear that the root cause of the Los Angeles riots is still deeply entrenched ethnic conflicts. This issue is sensitive. Even the elder Bush did not dare to bluntly address this issue in the TV speech, so. What are you going to do? "
"I don't intend to express any opinion, I just want to show the cause and effect of this incident. From a completely bystander's perspective, it is shown in a documentary," Kathryn said, suddenly remembering the original intention of this idea, or the source Yu Eric once said something to her about her movie. Thinking of this, the woman couldn't help but looked up at the young man on the opposite side. The moment she looked away, she quickly moved away.
Eric did n’t seem to notice this detail and continued: “The timing is very sensitive. It ’s the President election immediately. Neither the Democratic Party nor the Republican Party are willing to express too much views on this matter. Try to play down this matter. "
"Eric, I am not a politician." Kathryn said seriously.
Eric looked at the woman ’s firm gaze and sighed in her heart, saying, “Kathryn. You should know that there are always too many people in this world who are used to speculating the motives of certain things with the most malicious ideas.”
Kathryn shook his head: "I don't care."
"Okay, let's do it," Eric put the information back in the information bag: "I will help you contact Fox news station, let them open the news material accumulated in the previous period to you. If not enough n side I can also try it. "
"Thank you. Eric," Kathryn was a little touched. In addition to preparing materials, she was in contact with Warner and Fox most of the time this month, but she kept hitting the wall. Both Film Studios were indifferent to her documentary plan. , Warner is worried about the impact of this matter. After all, if it is not Warner ’s n first released incomplete law enforcement tapes, the storm will not be so big, during this time n has been under tremendous pressure from all parties, Now things are going to be settled, Warner wish everyone could forget this matter. However, Fox cannot see the profit prospects of this documentary. Although the investment of 5 million USD is not large, Fox also consciously does not have the hobby of taking money to float.
Eric collected the information and laughed: "Is it just verbal thanks, I thought you would at least invite me to dinner, and now you have to get off work."
After thinking for a while, Kathryn nodded and said, "Then ... Okay."
Eric put the information back in the filing cabinet, and then pulled out two movie tickets from inside: "In return, I had dinner, I invite you to watch the movie," Twister "is shown."
"Ah, don't use this," Kathryn was stunned and found a reason: "I don't like to go back too late."
"Of course I know that it won't delay your rest, I can take you home."
"I ... I have a car, so I can go back by myself," Kathryn almost panicked.
Eric looked at his watch and said, "That ’s it. Where do you like to eat, I ’ll take care of you."
Kathryn followed Eric and said, "A friend recommended a nearby Chinese restaurant, we can go there."
The two left Firefly Headquarters in this way and came to a Chinese restaurant with a nice decoration. However, although Eric saw that there were not too many guests in the Chinese restaurant, it took a long time for dinner after ordering. Come up.
Looking at the scrawny dumplings on the plate and another scrambled egg with some loose tomatoes, Eric could n’t help but start vomiting: “Kathryn, I really have some doubts, what is your friend ’s intention? Recommend this restaurant to you. "
There is a little embarrassment in the expression of Kathryn. During the time when she got along with New York last year, she vaguely remembered that Eric prefers to eat Chinese food before she brought the other party here. Now she also feels cheated.
"Maybe we don't have the right dish, it doesn't mean that many Chinese restaurants have some ... specialty dishes, and other dishes are usually more common, or do you want to order something else?"
Eric took a look around. At this time in the evening, if the restaurant ’s food is very delicious, the surrounding area must be full, but now the guests are not even half.
"It's still consider as finished," Eric looked at the woman with some embarrassed expression, shook her head, and skillfully picked up a dumpling with chopsticks and tasted it, saying: "It's actually pretty good, I can order another one to eat Full. "
"Then order another one," Kathryn said, beckoning to the waiter in a very awkward Tang suit not far away, and gave a few words before saying to Eric: "I haven't been here yet, next Second, I invite you to eat at a restaurant that I am more familiar with. "
"Of course it's okay, don't forget, it's very good in my memory," Eric said with a smile.
"No," Kathryn learned the appearance of Eric, picked up the chopsticks next to it and tried to clamp the dumplings on the plate, but finally gave up and replaced the familiar knife and fork.
Perhaps the lame dinner distracted some attention, and the two chatted slowly and familiarly. For more than a year, Kathryn brought a small group and has been collecting information about World War II. , And regularly submit the aggregated information to Eric. However, because Kathryn deliberately avoided, the two had not met a few times.
Eric can only attribute the reason to the woman ’s inconvenience. He can see that Kathryn is not disgusted with himself, but it may be because of the age difference between the two.
After dinner, Eric and Kathryn drove together to a theater on the Hollywood Avenue of Stars. The tickets in their hands were at eight o'clock. When the two arrived, it was still eight o'clock. They hurriedly bought some popcorn They walked in together.
Although there are still a few days before the release of "Twister", it is in absolute confidence in the quality of the "Twister" film, and small-scale screenings have begun a week before the release. For a poor quality movie, Dianying will only lose reputation in the audience in advance, but for a good movie, a proper movie will instead accumulate the audience's enthusiasm for watching movies. Although "Twister" has no depth and connotation, It is a standard high-quality popcorn movie.
"The official release time is June 5th, but at present," Twister "has accumulated more than 2 million USD Box Office, and it is only shown in less than fifty theaters," the two found After the seat, Eric said a little triumphantly. (To be continued)