Hollywood Hunter

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Around 7:30 in the evening, outside a mansion halfway up the mountain in Beverly Hills.

The wine-red Ford sedan stopped by the narrow mountain road. Simon got out of the car and turned to the other side, opened the car door, and watched Janet Johnston, who had naturally pulled himself up after getting out of the car, and joked in a low voice: "Wouldn't this be the calm before the storm?"

Due to the free-scale cocktail party, although Simon changed his shirt and trousers, Janet was still the same pink dress during the day. However, the woman's temperament at this time seemed to have completely changed, and she lost the usual madness and casualness, and she looked like a lady who was impeccable in every move.

Janet heard this ridicule, gave Simon a sideways glance, and pinched his arm without a trace.

There was a tingling in the arm, and Simon felt relieved.

All right.

This is normal.

Entering the mansion, Simon and Janet were led down by the waiter to the poolside in the front yard, where Brian de Palma and David Gilles greeted them.

There were already quite a few guests at the reception at this time, noticing that Brian de Palma and David Gilles walked towards a young man and woman at the same time, and they all looked over curiously, occasionally mingling with a few whispers.

The two sides greeted each other, and the two middle-aged people immediately became obviously curious about the elegant Janet beside Simon. They still know Simon's personal situation relatively well, so they are very puzzled why Simon can suddenly bring such a female companion today.

After all, Janet doesn't look like an unknown little actor who wants to hitch a ride into Hollywood, but more like a lady from a wealthy family.

Feeling the curiosity of the two, Simon took the initiative to introduce: "Brian, David, this is Janet Johnston, she is a painter. Jane, this is Mr. Brian de Palma, this is the big Mr. David Giller."

Janet listened to Simon's introduction, shook hands with the two middle-aged men generously, and complimented them appropriately.

After everyone's greetings, Brian de Palma was going to greet other guests. David Giller whispered to Simon, and Mike Medova, president of Orion Pictures, waited for a while to arrive, and then took the initiative to bring He and Janet shuttled between the guests tonight, taking the initiative to introduce Simon.

Hollywood seems to be very big, but in fact, as long as it breaks in, the circle becomes very small.

It was only the first time to attend such a party in the circle, and Simon met Al Pacino, Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Melanie Griffith, who were once completely out of reach. Hollywood star.

Of course, when we met for the first time, everyone just talked a few words, and naturally it was impossible to establish any friendship immediately. But Simon also knows that just this kind of contact opportunity is a dream for many people who want to enter this circle desperately.

The reason is actually very simple.

They have met each other and are familiar with each other. If there is a possibility of cooperation in the future, contact them, "xxx, oh, I met at the party at Brian's house," and "xxx, who is that?" Two reactions, The result must have been completely different.

After a very enthusiastic socializing with Simon, David Giller also temporarily walked away.

Simon and Janet stood together by the railing overlooking Los Angeles, each taking a short break with a cocktail.

Janet took a sip of the glass of wine gracefully, and saw Simon's eyes focused on the brightly lit city night scene at the foot of the mountain, and teased: "Little boy, did you suddenly have ambitions?"

"No," Simon shook his head and said, "I just remembered a movie, there was a guy who was, um, very unprofessional."

Janet noticed the inexplicable emotion that flashed across Simon's expression, and was a little puzzled: "Huh?"

Simon raised his head and drank all the wine in his hand, returned to normal, and said with a smile: "It's nothing, it's a movie that hasn't been made yet, so I can't tell you."

Janet looked at Simon, but nodded suddenly, her bright eyes against the background of the lights seemed to hide two eager little beasts, and echoed: "Little boy, are you going to start talking crazy? I'll accompany you."

Simon looked at Janet's serious expression hovering on the edge of madness, and suddenly wanted to touch the woman's fair face, raised his arms slightly, but stopped in an instant, and said, "Don't do this, I hope you will stick to this elegance to the end. Well, it's a very face-to-face thing for men."

"Haha, okay," Janet chuckled lightly, and some of the aura she had just gathered dissipated in an instant, "Actually, I feel that many of them know you."

Simon naturally noticed the playfulness in the eyes of many people when David Giller introduced him, and said with a smile, "It shouldn't be a good reputation."

Compared to the rookie screenwriter who was just emerging in the last wma packing incident, Simon thinks that these people are more likely to notice themselves because he smashed the leg bones of those five guys a few days ago, even David Gilles. It was asked in private chats and asked if Simon had studied kung fu like Bruce Lee.

To be honest, Simon himself doesn't remember much about that night, when he was on the verge of collapse.

However, during this time Simon also gradually realized that his strength is indeed much stronger than ordinary people. Moreover, although he doesn't have much kung fu, he also has some professional fighting skills in his mind. It's just, how strong these factors will be when turned into force value, Simon has no idea, he is not a violent person, nor lazy

Gotta do this test.

The two chatted like this for a while, and David Giller soon appeared again, with a tall but rich middle-aged man.

"Mike, this is Simon," David Giller gestured to Simon and said, "Simon, this is Mike Medova, the president of Orion Pictures."

Simon shook hands with the other party politely, and briefly introduced Janet beside him. David Giller brought them to the terrace on the second floor of the villa behind him. There is a set of tables and chairs on the terrace, and the view is much better than the railing just now.

Instructing the waiter to serve drinks and snacks, David Giller chatted with him for a while, then got up and walked away, leaving the communication space for Simon and Mike Medova.

The next thing to talk about is not a secret. Simon did not signal Janet to leave, but concentrated on responding to Mike Medova's temptation.

In the 1980s, due to the overall recovery of the film industry, a large number of outstanding independent production companies emerged in Hollywood.

Compared with the more well-known New Line and Miramax, film companies such as Orion, Canon, Carlock, and Castle Rock are actually more powerful in this era.

Among them, Orion and Miramax have many similarities. This film company has successively produced and distributed "Silence of the Lambs", "Dancing with Wolves", "Love in Prague", "Field Platoon" and many more. An excellent film that is favored by the Oscars.

Miramax's Weinstein brothers only gradually began to make their mark at the Oscars after Orion went bankrupt in the early nineties.

In addition to Orion, other film companies such as Canon, Carlock, Castle Stone, etc. have also fallen one after another before the new century, and most of them have become dispensable shell labels under the name of some media groups. In the end, only New Line and Miramax, who got on Time Warner and Disney in advance, were relatively lucky to survive.

On the terrace, Mike Medova is not a talkative person, but it is obvious that he has a detailed understanding of Simon himself and the script of "Lola Run", and even read the script of "The Butterfly Effect".

Aware of these, Simon also realized that Orion is really interested in "Lola Run", and the possibility of cooperation between the two parties is still very large. .

Still, come to think of it, if it weren't for that, David Giller wouldn't have been seriously arranging the meeting.

The two exchanged for a while, and Mike Medova gradually talked about the substantive topic of cooperation: "Simon, "Lola Run" is indeed a very novel story, and its low cost can also offset the film's commercial success. Potential shortcoming. However, it is difficult for me to agree to your request for absolute creative autonomy."

After listening to Mike Medova, Simon said: "Mike, although the story of "Lola Run" looks simple, the details are very coherent and meticulous. Except myself, I don't think anyone else can tell this story. The story unfolds in its entirety. And, as I've said, I can start the film with my own money, and if Orion isn't happy with my pre-shoots, I can opt out right away. But if Orion approves of my work , then I also hope to get an undisturbed creative environment.”

"Of course, I don't have any opinion on the script," Mike Medova shook his head and said, "Simon, I'm referring to the film cast and the like. Speaking of which, Orion is not impressed with the small-scale independent film project. Interested, we're not B-movie producers like Roger Corman. So Orion could provide a $1 million production budget for the film, but if it chooses to invest, Orion won't give up halfway."

Simon hesitated and said, "Mike, what do you mean?"

Mike Medova said: "Simon, don't mention the idea that you want to start the production with your own money first. However, I respect the idea of ​​​​you want a chance. So, Orion can invest in this film, With a budget of $1 million, the cast of the film must be picked by Orion. At the same time, we will give you a week of shooting time, and if your work is satisfactory, go ahead and Orion will try not to interfere with your work. Creation. Otherwise, we will retract the project and replace the director to continue shooting. By the way, for the script, I can give you 50,000 US dollars, as well as future video and TV broadcasts. In addition, Orion also hopes to get you another one Script preference. I know you signed a contract with Fox, but it's not a conflict, you wouldn't just write three scripts, would you?"

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