"The host of Gender and City Carly once said that the most powerful person in New York is the leader in Jean George's restaurant who decided not to give you a seat."

When entering the theater, Ryan happened to meet the belated Scarlett Johnson, the girl at the end of the rebellious period, mentioned the topic after dinner last year, "In New York, if you want to prove a man's status, you just see if he wants to make an appointment at George's restaurant."

"So..." Ryan first let Scarlett Johnson into the theater, "Did I pass the performance yesterday?"

"Just force."

As soon as she finished speaking, Scarlett laughed. This was not the red carpet just now. She smiled without any scruples, which made Natalie beside Ryan pull her gently, "Scarlett, pay attention to your image."

This is the premiere of "Star Wars Prequel 2: The Clones' Attack". After just taking a routine photo in the interview area, Ryan did not give reporters a chance to ask questions and walked into the theater's front hall with Natalie one by one.

There are hundreds of square feet here, gathering a large number of Hollywood celebrities, and even the Murdoch and his wife, the owner behind the publisher, were present.

No matter how critics critics criticize it or how to use "The Ghost Threat" as an example, Star Wars is Star Wars. It is no longer as simple as a brand, but has evolved into a cultural phenomenon.

In this kind of occasion, socializing was inevitable. Ryan had a few social conversations with others and met George Lucas, who had not taken the photo before. The bearded man shook hands with them and looked at Natalie.

"Nate, I heard you've started to be a director?" He was well-informed. "Are you directing the first short film?"

"Yes." Natalie's hand in Ryan's arms never let go. "George, you taught me such things on the set, and you always have to find an opportunity to practice it."

I have worked together several times in a row, and both parties have good senses. Lucas is not polite, "Nate, you are very smart and capable, and there are people who firmly support you..."

As he said that, he looked here, Ryan shrugged deliberately, while Lucas continued, "This is a road that is more difficult than the road to an actor, Nat. If you need help, just speak."

"I will." Natalie smiled and nodded in thanking her. Although she had some friendship with the other party, George Lucasken said this, which was definitely because of Ryan's feelings beside her.

"Oh, Nat, you're going to be a director, too?"

Another voice sounded next to him. Sofia Coppola, who was holding Scarlett, walked over, "If you have time, we can communicate."

"Hello, Stephen..."

When Ryan turned to look over, all four directors of George Lucas were present. He shook hands with them one by one, "Martin. I heard you want to bring Howard Hughes's life to the screen. Mr. Coppola... Well, Fran, I haven't seen you for a long time. I mentioned you when I chatted with Sophia last time..."

Ryan seemed much more polite to Martin Scorsese and Francesco Coppola, after all, they were not very familiar with each other.

In addition to the Star Wars series, it is also difficult to have a movie premiere, which can bring all four major directors in the 1980s together.

The two sides exchanged a few simple greetings and then divided into several small groups. Spielberg mentioned the topic of Oscars again, "Ryan, how are you considering what I mentioned last time?"

"Sorry, Stephen." Ryan refused politely, "I will film "Revenge of the Sith" next year, and it is difficult to stagger the schedule."

"That's a pity." Spielberg made a helpless gesture, "I've always wanted to work together again."

"There is a chance." Ryan can only say this.

DreamWorks' funds are too scattered, and now the three giants are under tremendous pressure, especially the exclusion of several major film companies, which makes them even harder to live.

Now that MGM is on the verge of bankruptcy, it is impossible to produce a slightly better new work except for the 007 series. The so-called giant's position has long been unworthy of its name. Some media even nicknamed DreamWorks as Hollywood's seventh giant.

However, this title is definitely not recognized by the other six companies and the behind-the-scenes groups. The result is that once DreamWorks encounters difficulties, it will lead to collective suppression by these six companies, making the situation even more difficult.

The film market in North America is so big. Not to mention a large company that shares the cake, even second-tier companies that occupy a certain share have become the acquisition targets of large companies.

After the acquisition of Jenkins Films from the second-tier leader, Walt Disney, Hollywood has set off another round of acquisition wave, and the living space of small and medium-sized film companies has been further compressed.

If DreamWorks cannot raise enough funds or if there are several super-selling movies in succession, it is not easy to break free from the quagmire.

Of course, "Shrek Monster", which will be released at the end of this year, will not only sell well at the box office, but will also bring huge profits around the surrounding area. Unfortunately, DreamWorks Animation Studio has completely separated from DreamWorks.

The entire Hollywood relationship is complicated, and sometimes many things are incredible. For example, six major film companies have joined forces to suppress DreamWorks, and Spielberg, the founder and major shareholder of DreamWorks, still produces films for Paramount and Universal Pictures...

These videos often succeed.

In fact, to put it bluntly, it is just the interests at work.

After Spielberg left, Ryan looked for it and soon found Natalie, Sophia Coppola and others. They stood in a quiet place, as if they were discussing something.

While greeting people, Ryan walked over. Natalie seemed to be able to tell the sound of his footsteps. She turned her head and smiled, and took the initiative to hold his arm.

"What are you talking about?" Ryan asked.

"A topic among women." Natalie deliberately pinched his arm, and Ryan shrugged gracefully, "When I came here, I seemed to hear words like the camera... the cafe...."

"We're discussing Nat's short film." Sofia Coppola's eyes floated over Natalie's hand holding him, and she deliberately squeezed her eyes at Ryan. "In my opinion, the only thing Nat lacks is experience."

"So, the shooting speed has been very slow." Scarlett spread his hands helplessly. "At the beginning, we planned to attend the exhibition in Cannes, but the Cannes Film Festival ended, and we were still repeating and revising it over and over again."

"Because Na Te's chosen subject is difficult." Although it is still unclear the specific plot, Ryan roughly understood what she wants to do after watching the filming in the past two days.

"Then tell me what my subject matter is?" Natalie winked at Scarlett who wanted to speak, and the blonde girl curled her lips. In the end, Ryan shook her head and said directly, "Scar is playing a coffee shop waiter who reflects a certain social situation through her eyes and guests she contacts. Is that true? Nat?"

"Absolutely." Natalie nodded slightly.

After confirming his guess, Ryan sighed lightly. Such a subject seems simple, but it is not easy to grasp, especially the length of the short film is limited, and once the content is biased, it will become a record of opening and closing the coffee shop door and guests going in and out.

No wonder Natalie and Scarlett filmed for more than a month, and kept overturning and repeating, and it has not been completed yet.

If you want to become an excellent director, there are not many things to take. Thinking, talent and training are essential. Otherwise, even if you become famous by two directors in "The Witch Blair" in his previous life and Olung Perry in "The Ghost Record", you will quickly die after becoming famous with some special means.

The film market is inevitable. If you rely on pure hype to overdraw your future credit, the market's revenge will naturally follow.

The short film is just the beginning. Natalie still has a long way to go if she wants to become an excellent female director.

After all, it is the premiere of "The Attack of the Clone", and the movie is the highlight. Many people have already entered the main hall of the theater.

Not long after Ryan walked out, George suddenly chased after him from behind and muttered a few words in his ear.

"Nate..." Ryan stopped, made way for the passage, and whispered, "I'll go to see the Murdoch and his wife. You guys can go in first. If you have any questions, let Anna go to the second floor to notify me."

"Yeah~" Natalie nodded, "Okay, Ska and Sophia, I'll go in first."

The Murdoch and his wife rarely attend the movie premiere. Even if the Star Wars publisher is Twentieth Century Fox, it is difficult for them to come and support them. When Ryan saw them before, he was a little strange and just said hello.

Now it seems they are coming for themselves?

Walking into the most luxurious lounge on the second floor, the old couple waited near the door. Ryan greeted them and sat opposite them.

"Rupert, don't know..." Ryan took the coffee sent by Wendi Deng, "Thank you."

"That's right, Ryan."

When it comes to business matters, Murdoch didn't hide it and said directly, "I heard that DreamWorks Animation Studio's "Monster Shrek" is about to be completed?"

"That's right." Ryan nodded.

"Ryan, how about transferring the remaining shares of Blue Sky Studio to me?" Murdoch directly expressed his purpose.

He knew very well that Ryan was far from being as harmless as he seemed on the surface, could he be so tolerant and kicked out of Hollywood by Michael Eisner, who had been in Disney for many years. Will it be a simple role?

Of course, the cooperation between the two sides has been very pleasant in recent years. He believes that as long as the price is right, Ryan will switch to Blue Sky Studio.

In the future, the three major animation studios, Blue Sky is the weakest, and it is impossible for them to monopolize the Hollywood animation film market. Giving up Blue Sky is actually a necessary choice.

Ryan was silent for a long time, and in the patiently waiting eyes of the Murdoch couple, he finally spoke, "Rupert, we have always been very happy in cooperation. Twentieth Century Fox does want a powerful animation department. I can transfer my shares to News Corp. But you have to be responsible for convincing Blue Sky's management. Also, I am not short of cash, I want shares of News Corp of the same value."
Chapter completed!