Hollywood Domination Chapter 88: Win-win
"Absolutely, this must be Jennifer and Josh." Jon covered his chest, "Oh, I can't breathe-this is actually true!"
Her dramatic performance aroused her mother's eyes, but all the friends who went home with Jon to review their homework all had the same fussy expressions as her.
"Josh and Jennifer, I can't believe it!" one of them said in surprise.
"Josh and Jennifer? No, I really don't want to believe it!" Another female classmate's words were almost the same as hers, but the tone was quite different. ——In the hearts of these young girls, Josh Blanche’s popularity has always been very high. It’s normal for teenage fans and crazy fans not to want their idols to get married or fall in love. Even if Josh falls in love with an angel, he will Some people feel that Angel is not good enough for him.
"This shouldn't be too surprising," Harry said in a matter-of-fact tone. Although he had already gone to college, because he was studying in New York, he still often came to play with Jon. As a boy, he doesn't really care too much about who Jennifer falls in love with. "Jennifer and Josh have always been very close. According to my statistics, one-third of the street photos uploaded on the forum were taken when they met Josh."
"Yes, relatively speaking, Josh and Natalie are relatively unfamiliar." Jon's mother is the most experienced gossip aunt. How much this housewife has not grasped. "It seems that after the promotional period ended, the two never met again, right? Now Natash is going to cry, this is definitely Janesh's victory."
Natash and Jennish are the abbreviations of two pairings, but they are only popular on the Internet at present, and have not yet come to reality. It is these Internet addicts who understand the meaning of Jon's mother. Jon was reminded by her, hurry up Turned on the computer, "Let me go to ONTD to see what the netizens are talking about."
This big news has indeed made ONTD lively. Normally there are dozens of replies which can be regarded as a proof of the popularity of ONTD. Today’s news has more than 300 replies. The content of the post was simply a retelling of "People" and a remake of a kissing picture, but the users who replied seemed to have read the report of "People" and expressed their surprise and blessing.
'They really match! ’
'I expected it a long time ago, their expressions are so good! I'm sure Josh already had something for Jennifer, I mean, did you guys see the way he looked at her throughout the promo? Dude, if that's nothing, my boyfriend is absolutely nothing to me. ’
'What a big surprise, what should I say? I have to say that this is a pleasing picture, I think Ryan Gosling should be crying right now? They were making a romance movie, but that movie didn't get as much attention as this photo. ’
Of course, there are also some unfriendly replies, such as Hater's replies that simply hate Jennifer or Josh, but this kind of replies like 'I hate you, Bitch, you should die', which are full of abuse, are not accepted. Ignoring, reporting, and waiting to be deleted is to be ridiculed by people's replies, including those who like Jennifer and Josh so much that they can't accept replies about her or him dating, and they will also be disapproved by replies. After all, most girls in this city start dating in high school, and even in high school, they will start having **** with their lover with the acquiescence and love of their parents. In a society that loves to explore, it is very important for 22-year-old Jenny and 24-year-old Josh to fall in love. Normal is also a thing worthy of blessing, and there are definitely only a few people who oppose it.
For a more mature and conservative audience, Jenny and Josh have not had any other romances in the past year or two. I realized that after a year in the middle, there were many interesting things in the filming that left an impression on them, so this relationship gave people the feeling that the relationship was stable and everyone was talking seriously, and they were quite blessed, even The impressions of both of them have improved a bit - a healthy relationship is definitely a bonus item, if there is no stable relationship for a long time, many people will instinctively become suspicious, thinking that either the star has a problem with his sexuality, or it is him Or she's too pushy to afford a stable long-term relationship, which of course is quite detrimental to personal image.
However, these followers seldom talk about these gossips online, so the comments in the replies are more gossip and irritating. Many people have confirmed that the photos taken are indeed Jenny and Josh. After rehearsing the duet, they all started talking about Jenny's ring.
'This is on set, she probably hasn't changed into her costume yet, it's normal not to have a ring on, I don't think it means anything. ’
'Think about it, that's Josh Blanche, from their kiss, the two of them have definitely dated for more than five months, look at that intimate and familiar kiss! I guess Jennifer has taken that ring off by now! ’
Jenny's street photos were immediately found out, and the troublemaker even sorted out some of her street photos according to the time, looking for clues of the chastity ring in the street photos with low accuracy, this analysis is posted very quickly Reprinted by some news websites. ——Of course, this also increased the search volume of Jenny and Josh on the Internet again, and even let more people know the name "Lianlian Notebook".
'It seems that she is more casual in choosing to wear a ring or not to wear a ring. ’ People were dismayed to find that Jennifer might be looking at her mood. Sometimes she didn’t see the ring for several consecutive street shots, but she wore it again in the next street shot. ‘So, did she and Josh do it? ’
This is probably the common fault of all the 'virginity ring' stars, although it is very vulgar, but the public's reaction is so direct, as long as you put on the ring, they will care when you take it off, if you fall in love , then it is even more difficult to be a lover. Unless you also wear a virginity ring, the pressure will be much greater than that of ordinary celebrity couples. If the other party took off the ring because of you, there would definitely be accusations when they broke up. In the case of Josh and Jenny, if Jenny hadn't taken it off, there would be a large number of fans who thought Josh was unattractive and not enough. man', thus casting doubt on his image.
I have to say that this comes from human instinctive voyeuristic desires, and it has also added a lot of attention to the relationship between Jennifer Jefferson and Josh Branch—their love should be the end of this year. It is one of the major events that have received attention, and it is a stream of grievances independent of the awards season. At least, compared to the mature men and women over the age of 30 from all walks of life who are fighting each other for the movie box office and awards. There are a large number of people who still prefer to watch a handsome guy and a beautiful woman talk about a serious and pure love. ——Of course, the premise is that they are really dating, not just 419 or Foolingaround.
Is this just for fun, or are they seriously dating?
Most people tend to be serious about dating, because Josh went to the set to visit the set specially, and when "People" once again exclusively revealed the photo of Jennifer and Josh holding hands in Times Square, New York, the fact that the two are dating That was already evident, and the brief reports that followed confirmed it. Jennifer accepted an interview with "People", confirming that she and Josh have been in a serious relationship for about half a year, "Recently we have stopped hiding from the media, because we have found that it is not easy to have a relationship without telling the media for a long time." .
Josh's spokesperson also confirmed to the media, "Josh is now in a happy and stable relationship, and he and Jennifer are very much in love."
"Lianlian Notebook", "Star Wars Episode 3", "Pirates of the Caribbean 2"...the search rankings of these keywords related to the two are all rising rapidly, not to mention Jennifer Jefferson, Joe Sh. Branch these two keywords. The power brought by the scandal is immediate, and all projects related to them have benefited from it. "The Notebook" has at least saved millions of publicity expenses, and "Pirates of the Caribbean" which is about to be released on Christmas discs It also reminds the audience of the classic movie five months ago, as well as the wonderful performance of their favorite stars in the movie.
'What a lovely couple, as cute as a pair of kittens and puppies. 'Many people couldn't help but feel so emotional when they saw the news photos-compared with the kissing photos on the set, the photos of Jennifer and Josh holding hands on the streets of New York are clearer and more numerous. In the photos, although the two He is not wearing a couple outfit, but the color of the clothes match very well. Josh chose a calm dark gray coat with a horn button design to match his backpack and jeans, making him look like a college student, while Jennifer is still well-dressed She wore a camel coat and boots, but the dark gray checked scarf, plain glasses and books in her hand also gave her a bit of a student look. The picture of her and Josh holding hands, talking and laughing reminds people of the campus couples that can be seen everywhere, as well as their own campus time.
'It would be great if we could cooperate in the sequel. ’ The younger fans thought of "Pirates of the Caribbean", which they had almost forgotten, "Well, it seems that the DVD is coming out soon, maybe they should buy it and review it... When will the sequel come out?"
Compared to Jennifer-Ben, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, another couple in showbiz, who almost became the national laughingstock Blessings and encouragement, although their relationship has only been exposed not long ago, they have already been regarded as positive role models for couples in the entertainment industry. Similarly, if you keep showing love in a high-profile way, showing photos of passionate kisses, and appear to be very crazy about love, then the effect of this relationship may not be so good. Some people even compared the comments received by the two groups, studied the reasons, and finally came to the conclusion that it is not that the public does not support celebrity love, but that the public does not support high-profile love affairs of movie stars without doing business, or even playing with emotions. , so when Playboy Affleck and Playboy Lopez got together, everyone felt disgusted with their relationship, and even regarded it as a bad hype. The online fiasco and the public’s antipathy towards him are also increasing day by day. At this time, the media’s interest in his relationship with Lopez is already to cater to people’s disgust and ugly psychology, just like people watching reality shows and Paris Hilton. Like **** and love videos, the public's attention to the relationship between the two is not out of love for the parties, but out of Guiltypleasure of voyeurism and ugliness. They want to see that Affleck can make his life much higher. .
Jennifer and Josh, two rising stars who have just collaborated in a hit movie, are completely different. Star Wars: Episode 3 is something to look forward to. Generally speaking, people are full of expectations rather than doubts about them. At the same time, they try to keep the relationship low-key. It makes people feel that they are still Career-focused, and even the location of the pair's double exposure is a reminder of this -- the first being on set, which reminds everyone of Jennifer's new film, and the second, Times Square, which also reminds her musical. Including people-friendly attire, warm smiles and casual body language can evoke a sense of intimacy in people's hearts.
In short, although it is unfair to say it, it seems to be the case. They both fell in love because of co-production of a movie, but the popularity feedback received by Jennifer-Josh and Jennifer-Ben is simply different. For Jennifer-Ben, the new film they collaborated with hit the market. They have both been nominated as the worst actor and actress of the 2004 Golden Raspberry Awards and the worst actor and actress of the decade, but Jennifer-Josh not only received a blessing, but also Popularity is steadily rising, Jennifer's "Chicago" musical set the highest ticket price ever on Broadway, all tickets are still sold out within minutes, and DVD sales of "Pirates of the Caribbean" also broke records, selling 12.5 million in the first week As of January 2004, the sales volume has exceeded 260 million US dollars, and it is expected that it will be enough to break through the 300 million mark after the end of the first quarter.
Combining the increase in the number of visitors to Disneyland's project of the same name due to the hit movie, according to the analysis of data experts, every dollar invested in "Pirates of the Caribbean" can get a return of seven dollars - given that This is a big production with an investment of up to 140 million US dollars, and the return on investment ratio is already scary enough. The three leading actors, Johnny, Jennifer and Josh, were also named as the "most profitable blockbuster actors". Their new moves also attracted almost all the attention in the industry.
"The Secret Window, Finding Neverland," film critic Kenneth Turan put the trio together in his preview review of the 2004 film, "is what we already know about John The new trend of Depp, frankly speaking, I hope he will bring us some surprises, or sign a contract extension with Disney early, otherwise, according to my prediction, his value that has just risen will fall back. As for the young and Loving Jennifer-Josh couple, Josh made two indie films last year, we don't know if we'll see them on a big scale in 2004, but it's good to know the lad is back in the mainstream world, In 2004 he will be filming "Star Wars Episode 2" and Universal's other action movie, Rock'nRoll, 2005!"
"In the past 2003, Jennifer has been focusing on her musical theater career. In her summer break, she filmed "The Notebook", a small pornographic film for New Line, and her The partner is Disney child star Ryan Gosling, which was released in summer on June 25, 2004. Considering that Josh's film may not be released on a large scale, the Jennifer-Josh combination had to rely on "The Notebook" as an endorsement in 2004 Now, will they become a model Hollywood couple like Jennifer Bullard? Or will they become a joke like Jennifer Ben? "The Notebook" may be the answer."
Indeed, among the Caribbean trio, Johnny's next commercial film can only be "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" scheduled to be released in 2006, and he will still focus on low-cost films. Although "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Well invested, but totally dismissed as a cult film. With two series in hand, Josh chose to hone his acting skills through low-budget films and independent films. Therefore, in 2004, the commercial value of the trio could only be determined by Jennifer's "The Notebook" "To reflect.
This film has therefore been entrusted with different meanings-is "Pirates of the Caribbean" a hit and no hit, or a hit and a hit? This has to be proved by its box office.
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"Your $500,000 loan has been fully paid off." In the spacious but slightly old office, Jin, Jenny's accountant, was talking to her about the latest financial situation. The 3 million remuneration is also fully accounted for. After the end of Disney's sales season, you will also receive a share of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" DVD. Based on the current sales, what you can get should be a 10% deduction Ten costs, which is 1% of the gross profit of 270 million yuan, the income before tax is at least 2.7 million yuan, and your main income in the first half of the year should be 5.7 million yuan, after deducting taxes and your Pension fund, your living expenses are estimated to be about 1.5 million."
Because Jenny is single and a high-income group, even if Jin is a very good accountant, she cannot avoid too much tax. In the end, her tax payment will reach about 30% of her income, plus Jenny has saved a pension fund for herself, so there is only 1.5 million left in the first half of the year.
"Remove Mary's annual salary, PR expenses, car purchase expenses, rent budget, decoration budget, shoes, hats and clothes, fitness and beauty expenses..." Jenny said, Jin Tapping on the keyboard, the two finally came to a conclusion together, "The balance is around zero yuan."
Mary has been receiving a low salary for almost two years, and her work content has gradually increased, and she is responsible for a lot more than when she was in New York at the beginning. During the rest time, it is unreasonable not to raise the salary. Jenny is also very satisfied with her. She does not plan to let Mary be poached in a short time, so she promised to give Mary a salary increase very early. Mary's salary and insurance alone will cost nearly 100,000 US dollars in a year, and the PR fee is Mary's double or even triple, a good car costs 200,000 US dollars, according to Judy's standard, the rent of 200,000 US dollars a year for the house she is looking for is not expensive. Moreover, although this kind of long-term rental house has basic decoration, it is rarely equipped with home appliances and furniture. If you buy these things, 200,000 yuan is basically a small amount. If you plan to hold a party in your own house, this Expenses can never be saved.
There are also major luxury shopping budgets that must be spent in four seasons-although Chanel has a limited amount of sponsorship each season, Valentino has also thrown out an olive branch and is willing to establish a dress sponsorship mechanism, but she can't just wear these few and these few Even if you can get a discount for a brand of clothes, you will spend at least 300,000 yuan on shopping and beauty every year. This is the minimum living expenses of 1.2 million, and a lot of scattered expenses have been removed. Jenny feels that if she is a little looser, the basic living expenses of 1.5 million a year can be easily spent.
Of course, it only started in 2004. After that, she still has Disney's DVD sales share. According to the current curve, this share can bring her at least another 2.7 million. If there is another movie, there will be another multi-million dollar income, as well as the share of "The Notebook", it is unlikely that Jenny will worry about her own food in the future. Since 2005, there are still two contracts with a total minimum of 20 million yuan waiting for her. As long as she does not have any extravagant hobbies, her financial situation will only get better and better, but this does not mean that Jenny has no troubles up.
——Although the expected income is high, isn't she out of cash now? "The Devil Wears Prada" has gradually heated up, and it may be launched soon, but she has no money to invest now, and the pension fund she just started saving is a pitiful one million dollars. If the money is invested, Jenny herself will laugh out loud.
What's worse, if she can't bring funds to join the team, I'm afraid it will be really difficult to compete with Natalie Portman for this role. It is now February 2004, and Natalie is almost finishing filming "Star Wars Episode 3", and she also unexpectedly expressed interest in "The Devil Wears Prada", if it wasn't for Lauren Weiss Berg has always been dissatisfied with the choice of actors. Natalie's asking price is too high, and Jenny not only asks for a low price, but also can bring money into the crew. If this is a great temptation for Fox, the crew may have already chosen For Natalie, after all, compared with this award-nominated student who has made several blockbuster films across the fields of series, action, romance and comedy, and is regarded as the favorite of the nation, Jennifer no matter what Be it acting skills, popularity or box office appeal, they were all blown to pieces.
The reason why Fox has been hesitant is because Natalie's asking price is as high as 10 million, and she also needs a share of the box office, while Jenny not only only wants 3 million, but is also willing to invest the maximum allowed by Fox—that is, Between one-third and one-fourth of the film's investment, about 10 million to 12 million-so, one in and one out is 50 million and 25 million for Fox The difference, which is already a big gap for a small-budget female film.
If it's only a few million, it's Natalie, of course, but now it's 25 million, Fox has to weigh it up, 25 million is enough to make another female movie, At present, the box office of female movies in the market is the best at about 100 million, and the ones that are slightly worse are tens of millions. There is only one movie like "BJ's Diary" that can reach 200 million in the world. . With a production cost of 50 million, the loss may be very large, and this film is unlikely to produce a sequel. According to the feedback from Cesare, Fox is now negotiating with Natalie through Jenny's low offer. They don't expect Natalie to bring money into the group, but they hope that Natalie can reduce her high price.
After getting out of Jin's place, Jenny didn't go to see the house. Instead, she drove to the airport and flew back to New York, where she had just left. She has an important date to go, one that may decide whether she will be in "Prada". ——Although she performed in New York in the past few months, the time did not come. Until now, in the stalemate stage of the negotiation, Cesare made an appointment for her, the original author of "Prada", Weissberg, hoping that she could Become the key person to break the situation, cooperate with Jenny's strategy of low quotation and bringing capital into the group, and push her to the throne of the female lead of "Prada" in one fell swoop.
The author has something to say: Note: 1 Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been hated and ridiculed by all Americans since they fell in love in 2002. The future has been greatly affected... Ben's movies hit the street one after another, and he couldn't be an actor directly, so he switched to a director. Since then, Jennifer has never received a big production, even if she won an award, she can't The trend of decline has stopped, and production has begun to decrease... In the first half of this chapter, they were still together at the end of 2003, but in the second half of this chapter, they seemed to have broken up in February 2004. (I don't know why Americans hate them so much
Similarly, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt are still in love at this time, a model couple, if Jenny takes Mr. and Mrs. Smith, I don't know if they will divorce, poof
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