Chapter four hundred and eighty seventh tacit understanding
Movies are about talking about box office with confidence. What's the need to say that? Ryan never felt that movies were separated from business and money, and could become a way of entertainment that was popular all over the world as it is now, and his articles did not shy away from this.
"Movies must talk about box office, which is determined by the nature of the movie. After all, movies are nothing more than a cultural commodity that is dominated by the principle of cost-benefits and meets the entertainment needs of consumers."
"Why do investors invest in a movie? Of course, it is to make money, and to make money to maximize. The movie is not for self-admiration, but for the market, to win the most audience and the greatest influence, and the result must of course be reflected in the box office."
"Some of the recent remarks deliberately oppose art films and commercial films. It seems that art films are vulgar and lose their high-end feelings when they are contaminated with money. This is simply a sluggish attitude. I ask the producers behind every released art film really don't care about the box office?"
"As for the phenomenon of 'bad movies winning box office', the more movies need to be brave enough to talk about box office. The more 'bad movies win box office', the more you need to use good movies to win box office. The reason why bad movies win box office is not because bad movies are bad enough, but because there are too few good movies. Hollywood needs movies like "Gladiator" that wins box office and reputation to win the entire world movie market for us!"
"So, we should not focus on the dispute between money and art, and use big-selling movies to expand the influence of Oscars and Hollywood, thereby winning the audience of the whole world for us. This is the primary focus of filmmakers!"
It was too easy for Ryan, who had experience in his previous life. He vaguely compared "Gladiator" to a movie that Hollywood charges around the world, and contributes huge overseas markets, which is the common interests of the entire Hollywood.
This anonymous article is like a charge. Once published, many media have made echoed remarks. After all, this is Hollywood, which focuses on business for the first time. Money and box office are the biggest interests pursued by the film industry.
Art is also a banner that some people claim. What Ryan didn't expect was that after the publication of "Film Talks about Box Office with confidence", it triggered a debate on art and commerce across the United States. Although the debate did not last long, its scale spread rapidly, and even the Fleet Street, which has always liked to join in the fun on the other side of the Atlantic, joined it.
However, the topic gradually deviated from "Gladiator". To a certain extent, Ryan has achieved his goal.
The topic of Oscar nomination has just cooled down, and this debate undoubtedly provides the media with the opportunity to hype. Even several of the most famous talk show have discussed related topics. As for whether this debate that may not be able to achieve results for a hundred years is meaningful, the media doesn't care. What they care about is nothing more than whether they can make a profit from it.
Valentine's Day is coming soon, and such a festival is undoubtedly the best release time for a love movie. At the premiere of "100% Men", Ryan met the long-lost Nicole Kidman. She was chatting and laughing in front of others, and still had a cold face when she looked at him.
However, the little blonde girl held in her hand soon came over. Taylor had just finished her study career in London and returned to Los Angeles.
"You guys are still the same?"
The naughty little girl in the past has grown up gradually. Although she still makes a fool of herself most of the time, she has become much more sensible. "Do you need me to do anything?"
"Dear, you just need to stand aside and watch." Ryan rubbed the girl's curls in love and took her hand again, "Some things are not what you should know."
Even though he grew up, Taylor was still a girl. Some of the silent tacit understanding between him and Nicole should not let her big mouth know.
"I only realized it was so boring after I returned to Los Angeles."
Taylor followed Ryan to a quiet corner and complained about his boring life recently. "When I was in London, at least Emma was with me. Now? Christine is going to shoot a new movie. Nat is far away in Harvard. Nicole's newly accepted goddaughter is still a naughty guy who only knows how to cry. Even the fat girl Scar went to Europe to shoot "The Princess Diary"..."
"Oh, God." She covered her forehead like Nicole, "It's incredible that Scarlett Johnson can actually become a princess..."
"Okay, my dear." Ryan knew she was just complaining to herself on purpose, "If you're bored, come and find me anytime."
This is the highlight of Valentine's Day jointly launched by Jenkins Film and 20th Century Fox. The premiere brought many celebrities. When Paris Hilton walked into the theater, Taylor immediately found a suitable playmate. These two guys who also like to make trouble sometimes have many common topics.
Not long after it was quiet, Drew came over with a dark-haired girl who was only five feet at most.
"Ryan..." Drew didn't hesitate and pointed to the second floor, "I need your help if you have something to do, let's go to the lounge upstairs to talk."
"Hi, Ryan."
Holding the hand of the black-haired girl stretched over, Ryan greeted the girl star who became famous at the same time, "Hello, Christine."
Although they are not familiar with each other, they are not unfamiliar with each other. Christina Ritchie is one of the child stars who became famous at the same time as him.
Turning around the corner of the second floor, because Drew obviously had something to talk about, Ryan deliberately chose a lounge inside so that he didn't have to worry about anyone else disturbing him.
After entering the lounge and sitting down, Ryan looked directly at Drew, and she looked at Christina Ritchie and said, "Ryan, Christine just participated in the audition for "The Devil" you invested in, and the role is..."
"Hilby." Christina Ritchie took the sentence.
Ryan still looked at Drew, blinked at her and said, "Christen, as long as the audition is no problem."
All of them have been in Hollywood for more than ten years, and some things needless to say are too direct. Christina Ritchie understands that as long as you can reach the level above the audition level, this character should be his own.
After thanking Ryan and Drew, he saw that they had no intention of leaving, Christina Ritchie quickly said goodbye.
"When are you helpful?" They are all old friends, and Ryan deliberately ran it.
"In 1989, I met Christine." Drew smiled, not seemingly serious, "There are always some childhood friendships."
"Didn't you say that the friends you made when you were young are sometimes more precious." She added.
"Okay, Drew." Ryan knew that there must be something wrong with her pulling herself to the second floor, "Just say anything directly."
"Just yesterday." Drew subconsciously looked back at the closed door, "Disney people contacted me and wanted to buy the Pixar shares in my hand."
"Do you have a stake in Pixar?" Ryan couldn't help but be curious.
"Ah... that's it." Drew explained with a smile, "This was bought when Pixar first went public in 1995, only 0.4%.
"I didn't expect you to believe Pixar so much at that time." Ryan joked.
"I don't believe in Pixar." Drew held up his baby face with his hands. "I believe in your eyes. Later, I bought stocks of Blizzard Entertainment. I will be planning to invest in Blue Sky Studio next month."
Then, the playfulness on her face disappeared and she said very solemnly, "Ryan, they must have contacted other shareholders of Pixar. I heard that you have conflicts with Pixar's management now..."
"It's just some differences in work." Ryan lowered his eyelids, "not a very sharp contradiction."
Disney's actions are not concealed. Such acquisitions rely more on strength and opportunities, and they obviously have not made any efforts.
"Be careful about Disney and Michael Eisner." Drew shook Ryan's hand hard, "I don't want to see my friend kicked out of Hollywood."
Ryan nodded with a smile, and waited for Drew Barrymore to walk out before slowly walking out of the door.
Who was kicked out of Hollywood? How can we tell if we are not in the last moment?
As soon as he walked out of the lounge, the slight sound of high heels landing on the ground came from the corner, and then his long red and golden hair and unusually tall figure reflected Ryan's eyelids.
When there were five feet left, Nicole Kidman suddenly stopped opposite him.
She looked at Ryan coldly, with no expression on her face, only the pair of beating light blue eyes, showing that her heart was definitely not as calm as she looked on.
"Nicole..."
Ryan just took a step when he heard the Australian girl's soft and cold voice, "I'm still angry."
Spreading his hands, Ryan slowly walked closer, Nicole's voice was as squeezing out of his teeth, "Are you sure you want to do this? Are you not afraid that I will drag you into hell?"
"I trust you."
"But I don't believe you."
Hearing this sentence, Ryan scratched his head helplessly, but Ni might have said so, at least she had escaped from her anger and hysterical state.
"Would I be moved by using billions of dollars to help me eliminate my anger, Ryan?" Her face almost came to Ryan's eyes. "I didn't expect that I not only taught a bastard, but also a fool!"
"Nicole, it's more than that." Ryan believes she can understand her intentions.
"From today, don't meet me, and George..."
As she said that, she glanced at the bodyguard guarding the corner, turned around and left, "If we even disappear the most basic tacit understanding, there is no need to see each other again."
Although I really want to catch up, Ryan understands that staying here is the wisest choice for the sake of the future.
Chapter completed!