American fame and fortune

Disney Studios, Escape from Tehran Studios.

"Want to deceive Hollywood? A place where everyone makes a living by lying?" In the recording studio, Martin recalled the relevant scene and said this line: "If you want people to believe a lie, then you have to let people believe it. The media is here to help you promote it!”

David Fincher nodded: "OK!"

Martin came out of the studio and asked David Fincher, "Is it okay?"

David Fincher asked the sound engineer to play back all the over-recorded dubbing, took off his headset and said, "Great job."

When the recording ended, the two came out of the studio.

David Fincher asked: "Are you very hopeful of winning the Best Actor Oscar this year?"

"A little sure." Martin said directly: "David, remember to help me canvass votes."

David Fincher responded immediately: "No problem." He added: "Remember to introduce your public relations team to me."

Like public relations lobbying and other normal Oscar preparation measures, Martin has not failed in any of them since the awards season. The public relations team he hired is very capable: "Whenever you have time, I will introduce Rita's public relations team to you."

David Fincher nodded and added: "The post-production of "Escape from Tehran" may take a little longer. This is my last time to compete for Oscars. Regardless of success or failure, I will not accompany the Academy in the future." .”

Martin said: "The film is scheduled for the next awards season, David, you have enough time."

David Finch has his back against the wall, but the pressure is not great.

The cell phone rang at this moment. Martin spoke to David Fincher, turned into the front hall and answered the phone: "Taylor?"

Taylor Swift's clear and melodious voice came from the receiver: "My agent went to your studio to negotiate a contract. Your crew is at Disney Studios? I'm going to go and have a look."

Martin asked, "You're coming to Disney Studios?"

Taylor replied: "I'm already at Disney Studios... Well, this place is really interesting. There are many signs prohibiting open defecation? Sure enough, Disney Studios is notorious!"

Martin sighed inwardly. This has almost become a symbol of Disney. He said: "Because some stinking things have happened here." He ignored it and said: "You go to the "La La Land" crew first. I have something to do here at Studio 9, I think I’ll be there in about an hour.”

"Then I'll wait for you." Taylor hung up the phone.

Martin put away his phone and went to producer Graham King's office.

When Martin came to Disney Studios today, he made an appointment to meet with him.

In the office, Graham once again carefully read the adapted script of "Prince of Thieves".

At this stage of "Escape from Tehran", he is basically not involved in specific matters. Post-production is handled by David Fincher, and Louise Meyer is in charge of daily management of the crew.

Graham's energy was focused on the exchange of benefits negotiated with Martin last time.

That is, this "Prince of Thieves".

Graham closed the script and looked at Martin: "The script is very good. When will preparations begin?"

Martin smiled: "You are the producer, it depends on your time. Davis Studio will invest US$40 million in this project."

This part of the investment can only be solved by the stick.

"$60 million is enough, and I will handle the remaining $20 million." Graham has GK Production Company under his name, but medium-scale production is already the limit of GK Company, and it is the same as other small and medium-sized production companies in the industry. , GK Company rarely operates movies alone.

On the one hand, large investments mean high risks.

On the other hand, cooperation with other companies can mobilize more resources.

"We choose the director first, and then we start planning," Graham said. He asked Martin: "Do you have the right director?"

Martin has been busy making friends and competing with each other during this period, and has no time to think about this: "Not yet, WMA will recommend some."

Graham suddenly had an idea full of gimmicks: "Martin, I heard David say that you once made a guest appearance as a director on the set, but never thought about being a real director?"

Martin told the truth: "On the crew of directors Nolan and Fincher, I tried to shoot a scene temporarily, and the result was very bad. It was a very bad experience for me and others. It was not that the crew was not good at it, but that I was not capable enough. "

He shrugged: "The directing industry requires too much talent, and all my talents are focused on acting."

The most important thing is to know that directing is much more difficult than being an actor. He also tried to learn and shoot, but his talent was mediocre.

Just like there are so many students graduating from directing majors at the National Film Academy every year, only a few can actually make good movies.

Even many great directors have nothing to do with hard work. They take drugs, drink, and party wildly every day, but when they pick up a camera, they can shoot amazing works.

Graham also knew that this kind of thing could not be done reluctantly, so he could only say: "We will communicate with you once we have a suitable director."

After the two exchanged opinions on the preparation of the film, Martin said goodbye and left for Studio Nine.

Preparing a movie is quite troublesome. Some movies only take two or three months to shoot, but if you include preparation, it may take two or three years.

If you count from the time the script was written, ten or twenty years is not uncommon in Hollywood.

The project written by Mia, a former extra and part-time counter girl at a cold drink shop, finally established a separate studio. The project is called "La La Land".

In front of Studio 9, a copper plate nameplate for "La La Land" has been hung.

Martin walked into the studio and directly into the specially modified dance studio.

In the dance room, Taylor Swift was communicating with Sebastian about music.

Mia saw Martin and was about to speak when Martin made a silencing gesture and pointed at the two people immersed in the music.

Martin sat in a chair and listened to the discussion between the two men.

He basically couldn't understand the professional jargon spoken by Taylor and Sebastian.

After a while, Sebastian sat in front of the piano, put down the music score, and played a piece of music.

Taylor turned around, smiled at Martin, and started singing.

The song is sad and solemn, as if it is reminiscing about something.

Mia listened very seriously and immediately remembered the endings of the male and female protagonists in the script.

Martin also thought of the ending of the heroine succeeding in pursuing her dream, marrying a successful man, and then watching her ex-boyfriend miss the sweet love.

It’s so in line with Hollywood’s temperament!

After a few minutes, Taylor finished the song.

Martin immediately applauded and said: "Okay!"

Taylor is not generally confident: "I feel good too."

Sebastian stood up from the piano and said, "This song particularly fits the mood of the ending scene of the script."

Mia, the screenwriter, also said: "Yes, the song automatically brought me into the ending scene."

Sebastian suddenly glanced at Mia, his eyes slightly strange.

Martin noticed it, but he would not interfere in other people's emotional affairs.

Taylor walked over in a few steps, took Martin's arm, and asked, "Do you think this song will be popular?"

"Definitely." Martin looked particularly sincere.

In fact, he didn't know much about the music market.

There are quite a few movie theme songs that directors and producers think are unacceptable and have become classics.

The most typical "My Heart Will Go On", James Cameron has looked down on it from the very beginning and has never wanted to use it. If he hadn't been chasing 20th Century Fox for investment, he was forced to accept this song and it might have been another song. situation.

Sebastian said: "Mr. Davis, I personally think the song written by Miss Swift is very suitable as the ending song."

Martin smiled and nodded: "I'll try to negotiate."

Taylor winked at him: "I can let the agent take advantage of the opportunity to ask for a high price."

She pulled Martin and walked out: "The work is done, come with me to visit the Disney Studio. A friend will come over soon."

Martin asked curiously: "Anyone who wants to join the best friend group?"

"She wants to join but I won't accept her, and in your eyes, you don't like her either." Taylor accompanied Martin out of the studio: "The last time you saw her in Nashville, Katy Perry."

"What is she here for?"

"I took a photo with her and you, posted it on social media to promote our friendship, and then we fell out at the Grammys."

Martin gave a thumbs up: "You still know how to play."

Taylor suddenly stopped in front of the oversized sun umbrella that was erected and asked: "Is this where Emma Watson became incontinent?"

Martin said: "Yes, this is it."

Taylor found that the place had been cleaned cleanly, and felt regretful: "It's a pity that I can't see it with my own eyes..."

Martin dragged her away: "What's so good about this?"

After passing a public toilet, Taylor found a familiar light pole and said, "I remember this place, Depp's girlfriend..."

Martin interrupted her: "Why do you always remember such weird things?"

"You don't know?" Taylor was quite surprised: "These are the two most famous attractions of Disney Studios, and they attract more attention than Mickey Mouse at the door."

Martin thought to himself, it was all Nicholson and Saoirse Ronan's fault. What had happened to the reputation of Disney Studios?

From now on, when the media and the public mention Disney Studios, the first thing they think of is the smell?

After wandering around Disney Studios for a while, Taylor's good friend Katy Perry rushed over.

The two used Mickey Mouse in front of Disneyland as the background, let Martin take a few photos, and then took selfies with Martin, and then posted them on their respective Twitter accounts.

What a deep sisterly bond.

Katy Perry didn't stay long and left after ten minutes.

After checking in at Disney Studios and showing off the love between sisters, there is no need to stay here and be a light bulb.

Taylor also took out his cell phone and opened Twitter for Martin to read.

In her tweets, there have been many photos taken with Katy Perry recently, showing off her friendship with each other.

Martin asked her: "How long have you been showing affection?"

Taylor recalled: "It's been more than a month, and the preparation is basically done."

She picked up the phone, her face filled with longing: "I'm really looking forward to the moment when we become enemies. It must be so cool."