Rebirth In Hollywood

Some people can easily become the darling of Hollywood without too much effort, or even need to have their own works, such as Paris? Hilton.

When Blossom Films announced that the little princess of the Hilton family would be one of the three leading actors in the shooting of the film "Angel of the Thunderbolt" adapted from "Charlie's Angels", the film, which had just been approved, and herself, immediately Became the focus of attention of the entire entertainment industry.

And some people, as long as they have suitable works and roles, they will soar into the sky and step into the ranks of first-line Hollywood stars. Leonardo DiCaprio is exactly this kind of person.

Because of the loss of "Titanic", Xiao Li in this life is at best a second-tier star. Strictly speaking, he can still be classified as a literary youth. However, after "Mission: Impossible" was released a week before Thanksgiving, No one can stop his success.

Although Ryan did not attend the premiere because he came to Australia, he still heard a lot about it on the phone, and Xiao Li stepped into the ranks of superstars through this movie, which can also prove a common law in Hollywood—— It is always the role that makes the actor, not the actor who makes the character.

A small convoy left Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, and sped south along the spacious and flat Airport Avenue. Their goal was a farm estate more than 40 miles away.

In one of the Chevrolet off-road vehicles, Ryan was flipping through the documents newly faxed to the plane by the Los Angeles side, including the latest North American weekly box office rankings and some professional media evaluations.

Nicole's eyes would fall on the not-so-thick documents from time to time, and she muttered dissatisfiedly, "My dear, we are here for vacation. Not for work."

"It will be over soon." Ryan leaned over, kissed her lightly on the forehead, and said with a smile, "Good news. Nicole. The box office of "Mission: Impossible" exceeded 45 million US dollars in the first week, We're going to make a lot of money again."

"Your new friend's movie?" Nicole snatched the file unceremoniously. Looking through it, "It seems that Mr. DiCaprio should thank you well. Let me think about it, how would he thank you? Carnival party? Or invite you to enjoy the performance of underwear models?"

"Come on, Nicole." Ryan shook his head, "I'm not Leon, and I'm not interested in models with blonde hair and long legs."

"The script is too complicated, the acting skills of the actors are mediocre, and the film's focus on Leonardo alone is the biggest failure." Nicole looked at the faxed film review and shrugged playfully, "Your friend. It doesn't seem to be very popular with the critics."

In fact, as Nicole said, Leonardo's performance in the movie, although recognized by a large number of fans,

But it was criticized by film critics. But now Xiao Li is enjoying the taste of being popular, and I hope that in the future, he will not turn himself into a fat uncle again in order to win awards.

The manor that Ryan bought for Nicole is located not far from the Gold Coast. Although it was a bit barren when it was transferred to him, it has a long history.

This 6,200-acre manor consists of two parts, an English-style building complex and a farm, including a super river channel for transporting water, a double river bank about ten miles long, and a small natural lake.

Stables and racetracks that can be seen everywhere in Australia are standard configurations, and a large vineyard and wine cellar are essential. Because of the relationship that Nicole doesn't like very much, the cattle and sheep have been moved away by the original owner long ago, and after hiring After half a year of meticulous care by professional institutions, the farm has become mainly lavender and grass fodder for racehorses.

According to the estimates of the management personnel stationed here by the professional organization, if it is properly managed, the annual income of this farm can reach 2 million Australian dollars, or even more.

Both Ryan and Nicole don't care about the income, as long as the farm can maintain their own expenses, it's just a place for vacation and fun for them.

"Wow, it really is a good place to relax."

Nicole also invited her friend, Jodie Foster, who just jumped out of the car to talk.

"Anne, Judy, Kate, this way."

Nicole brought Taylor and others here once, and called her sister and girlfriends to walk towards the main building built of granite, and she still didn't forget to turn around and tell her, "Ryan, I will leave the luggage to you."

After making a gesture of reassurance to Nicole, Ryan greeted the bodyguards and farm staff, and carried huge suitcases into the main building, almost all of which were the luggage of several ladies.

Women's travel is really like moving, especially rich women.

Ryan felt a little emotional, and entered the large living room of the main building, just as Nicole led the other three people to choose a room, and walked downstairs.

"Honey, your room is on the third floor."

"Ryan, don't come to the second floor at night."

Antonia Kidman blinked at him, and then obediently closed her mouth under Nicole's eyes. Fortunately, Jodie Foster and Cate Blanchett were checking the ancient decoration of the vaulted ceiling in the living room. Didn't notice this side.

"Ryan, you are really generous." Jodie Foster stood in front of the large window in the living room, looking into the distance, only seeing a purple sea of ​​lavender, "How much did this manor cost? Tens of millions of dollars ?”

"It's not much money." Ryan smiled casually. As long as Nicole is happy, the money is nothing. He found his luggage and walked upstairs, "Sit down, I'll go back to the room and change clothes."

The main building complex here adopts the typical British palace architectural style. Granite and sandstone floors are laid in all the rooms. Walking on the spacious stone stairs, through the windows between the colonnades, you can view an area of ​​50,000 square meters. ft., magnificent gardens with giant fountains.

The house on the second floor has both the traditional British style and the indelible Australian style, which is spacious. In this sparsely populated country, the per capita housing area is definitely not comparable to that of crowded Los Angeles. .

Entering his own room, even though this is not the owner's master suite, the area is larger than his exclusive room in Jenkins Manor. After a little feeling the difference between Australia and the United States, Ryan simply took a shower and changed into home clothes Then, turn back to the lobby on the first floor.

"Is this the new movie you're taking on, Judy?"

Several women were drinking coffee, sitting around the sofa, discussing a script.

"It was given to me by my agent before I came to Australia. I haven't decided whether to accept it or not." It seems that this script belongs to Jodie Foster. "A story between a tutor and a king, oriental version Jane Eyre."

"Anna and the King of Siam?" asked Cate Blanchett.

"That's right." Jodie Foster nodded, "It's based on the movie in 1946."

"This kind of theme that is far away from the Western background..." Nicole Kidman smiled sheepishly, and continued after Jodie Foster made a gesture of not minding, "This kind of theme is a failure. The stakes are extremely high."

"My dear sister, are you thinking from the perspective of a producer?" Antonia Kidman was obviously joking about her sister.

"Okay, how about this script, don't you just ask Ryan." Cate Blanchett looked up at the stairs, where Ryan was standing here listening to their discussion.

"Ryan, can you?" Jodie Foster raised the script in his hand to him.

"It's my pleasure." Ryan joked and walked over, "As long as you don't mind."

"There are no outsiders here." Jodie Foster handed over the script casually.

After receiving the script, Ryan sat on the single sofa, flipped through it quickly, and compared it with the picture in his memory. He quickly determined that this was the one that turned Jodie Foster into a box office poison. movie.

It doesn't matter if it fails at the box office, but the word of mouth is extremely bad.

"Judy, what do you mean?" Slowly closing the script, Ryan asked Jodie Foster.

"I haven't figured it out yet. The characters in it are pretty good, but the plot and themes..." She shook her head slowly.

In fact, she didn't mention another aspect, the remuneration offered by 20th Century Fox is very tempting.

"Let's put aside the logic of the plot and just talk about the subject matter."

After all, the other party is one of Nicole's best friends, and Ryan doesn't want to see her go the same way as in her previous life. Otherwise it would certainly not be popular in the West, and I don't see that in this script."

After shaking the script, Ryan returned it to Judy Foster, and continued, "Besides, the East, everyone must know that Siam is the current Thailand, and Thailand's cultural and political figures have almost no influence in the Far East. In this case, it will be difficult to attract the media and audiences in the Far East. In Thailand, Chulalongkorn is considered a great king. The Thai people will definitely not accept these obviously fictitious plots in the movie. Dare to say, this movie will definitely be boycotted by Thailand.”

Unless the script of this movie is overhauled and turned into a "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"-like oriental and western film, the only way to go is failure. In the previous life, apart from leaving the classic soundtrack and episodes, East and West came under fire at the same time.

"So, Judy, my suggestion is to give it up." There are many years of friendship between the two parties, otherwise Ryan would not have said such direct words.

"It seems to make a lot of sense." Antonia Kidman stared at Ryan and joked, "I should really record what you said just now, and after this movie fails, it will be played on my show, for sure It can greatly increase the ratings.” ()