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California, this is the land of dreams, with clear sunshine, blue water, and vast sky. As long as you witness everything in front of you, you will understand the scene sung by the song "California-Gurls" and you will understand The endless charm of this land.
It can be said that California is not famous because of Hollywood, but conversely, Hollywood thrives because of California..
Gin, orange juice, coconut trees, tall palms; sunshine, beach, hot pants, wheat skin; wild, passionate, free, wanton carnival. Who can refuse such a paradise?？
“Do you see any potential competitors? "Paul shouted into Renly's ear. In the noisy environment around him, the volume was just right. Only the two of them could hear it. Others around him were immersed in the world of music..
Renly didn't understand the meaning of this sentence and cast a confused look. Paul then explained, "You are competing for the same role." After a pause, Paul continued, "There are countless actors on such occasions, from the front line. To the third line, this is the best place to confuse reporters, they have no idea what deals and negotiations are happening here; but it is also the best place for the final audition. I mean, if they particularly want to keep it secret. Of course, there are Maybe it's just because the big guys want to drink..”
What Paul didn't say was that it was also the best place for unspoken rules. In such a grand party, at least three to four hundred people attended, and two people suddenly disappeared for half an hour, and no one would notice at all. In the entire villa, There are countless places suitable for "private conversations" between two people, including the nearby woods..
However, Paul didn't say it, but Renly understood.
He glanced around, narrowed his eyes slightly, and landed in a small corner. But it was not because that person was so radiant, but because there were four or five people gathered around him, chatting in a small group. Moreover, that person was wearing board shorts, a T-shirt, and a light brown round-top straw hat. He stood out among the bronze body..
brad pitt.
Brad, who is 48 years old this year, is in the golden age of his career. Starting with "Babel" in 2006, he has since "Burn After Reading", "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "Inglourious Basterds", and In "Moneyball" and "Tree of Life" during this year's awards season, Brad blossomed and sprinted towards the Oscars..
Everyone is sighing that Leonardo DiCaprio’s journey to chase the statuette was touching, but Brad is no less impressed..
Especially "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" from the year before last, which can be called David Fincher's tailor-made Oscar love letter for Brad, almost placing the weight of the entire work on Brad. Brad naturally became the biggest favorite. As a result, he was first overtaken by Mickey Rourke who made a comeback with "The King of Wrestling" in the early stages of the awards season, and then was overtaken by "Milk" Sean Penn in the sprint stage. In the end, Mickey and two sworn brothers watched helplessly as Sean won his second Oscar..
It is precisely because of his wholehearted pursuit of the Oscar that Brad's number of commercial film works has declined rapidly in recent years..
Although Brad has never been a box office star like Tom Cruise or Will Smith. In his entire career, there is only one "World War Z" with a North American box office of more than 200 million in 2013, and he has also experienced "Troy". "Such a disastrous failure, but he has participated in many commercial works. In this regard, he is much better than his good friend George Clooney..
In addition to the "Ocean's Eleven" series, the North American box office of "Operation Smith", "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "Inglourious Basterds" and other works has exceeded 100 million, and it is still a small profit compared to the cost..
Today, Brad appeared at a private party held by Ben Affleck. Is it just a party? Just a coincidence? Still here for the audition for "Edge of Tomorrow"？
Renly will not forget that Brad was the first choice of Doug Liman, the director of the previous "Edge of Tomorrow". The two had previously collaborated on "Operation Smith"; moreover, in recent times, the progress of the "Edge of Tomorrow" project has It is quite obvious that although there are no earth-shaking changes in nature, the frequency and content of auditions are indeed improving. Could it be that this is all due to Brad?？
Brad just needs to show interest and Warner Bros. will be happy to move forward with the project.
“Jesus." Following Renly's line of sight, Paul couldn't help but shout in a low voice after seeing the target person. Although the words were few, the meaning could not be clearer. Only when there are comparisons can there be differences. Compare Brad Pitt and Fan - Diesel is clearly superior when placed together. "Is he your competitor? Still your audition partner today?？”
Brad, like Tom, is now a part-time producer. In almost every film they participate in, they have the power to decide every aspect of the crew. Relatively speaking, Tom focuses on commercial films, so the entire model follows He follows the usual routine; while Brad prefers art films. Respecting the creative ideas of the director and screenwriter is the most important prerequisite, and there is relatively little interference..
“Huh, if I'm not wrong, a competitor." As soon as Renly finished speaking, you could hear Paul taking a breath, which made Renly chuckle, "Paul, I believe this is not the case. You're seeing Brad for the first time." There's no need to make such a fuss.
Paul didn't mind either, he chuckled twice, "I just lamented that when those super big projects are considering actors, they always choose Brad. Today's audition is definitely a tough battle..”
Paul's tone was not questioning, just worried. The confidence hidden behind it still revealed a hint of edge, which made Renly's eyebrows slightly raised. "From your tone, it seems that you don't think I will lose?" Not only There is no tension, but there is leisure and leisure, chatting slowly here.
Paul didn't notice Renly's complacency, and just shook his head firmly, "No, if I were to make the decision, I would definitely choose you." He shrugged and said matter-of-factly, "You are a Biblade. Many excellent actors. What's more, the current film market needs more fresh blood.”
Renly chuckled and said teasingly, "Then I will wait for the day when you take power." This joke immediately made Paul laugh happily..
Without saying anything more, Renly took a step forward. Paul was a little hesitant, not sure whether he should follow, but before he could think of a reason, his body had already made a move, and his footsteps followed closely. Renly walked side by side, "Are we going to talk to Brad now?" Is this the rhythm of a king meeting a king?？
“No, we went over to talk to the man standing next to Brad." Renly gestured with his chin. The bald man standing next to Brad was also the most important reason why Renly thought Brad was his competitor..
Jeff- Robinov, a bald man with a kind smile and a tall build, has the typical characteristics of an Eastern European, but his whole body and demeanor are a bit out of place. It seems that the suit he is wearing makes him feel uncomfortable. Comfortable. Judging from his appearance alone, he looks like an uncle in a private supermarket on the street corner. Even with a smile on his face, he still brings a sense of visual oppression. He seems to be a character whose physical strength exceeds his brain wisdom..
But in fact, he is the real power figure of Warner Bros. He is the top executive of the film department, and above him is CEO Barry Meyer. In contrast to his appearance, Jeff is an academic with a thorough background in movies. He is not a producer or a director. He is an economics and finance major, but he is an avid movie lover. This has become a bridge between him and film practitioners..
As an actor, Ben Affleck's career was in shambles, but as a director, he thrived. The man behind this was Jeff.
At first, Jeff supported Ben's filming of "The City" against all odds. Later, the budget went over and Warner Bros. refused to continue to increase the cost. It was Jeff who gave Ben a life-saving $1 million, which started Ben's career as a director. Road; later in "Escape from Tehran", Warner Bros. executives almost collectively opposed handing over the project to Ben. It was Jeff who turned the tide alone and insisted on handing the project over to Ben. As a result, this made "Escape from Tehran" the Oscar winner. Best Film Statue.
If it can be said that before Jeff supported Ben, Ben had already been in the industry for more than ten years and had a good background; then the rise of Christopher Nolan is definitely due to Jeff..
After filming "Memento", Christopher received a lot of praise in the industry, but after all, he is just a small director who has filmed two works, with no qualifications, no connections, and no more self-proven.
However, Jeff withstood the tremendous pressure and not only handed over the "Batman Stories" trilogy to Christopher, who was little-known at the time; he also took the initiative and gave Christopher a five-film agreement, agreeing to publish the "Batman Story" trilogy. "In addition to the trilogy, the other two works gave Christopher complete freedom to create the scripts and projects he wanted to shoot. No matter how absurd or unbelievable the project was, Jeff would let go of the decision-making power and control over the work. to christopher——
Jeff kept his promise. Thus, "The Magic" and "Inception" were born.
By the way, when Lee An was still an unknown little director, Jeff was optimistic about his prospects and hoped to hand over several proposals to Lee An. Unfortunately, Warner Brothers' rejection of Chinese directors was still very serious at that time. As for whether they missed "Brokeback Mountain" or "Life of Pi"”.
It is no exaggeration to say that Jeff’s unique vision and keen sense of smell are the key to Warner Bros. becoming a dominant company after the turn of the millennium..
Maybe Brad and Jeff were just chatting together and had nothing to do with "Edge of Tomorrow" at all. But what is certain is that Jeff held a party at Ben's villa today and made a special trip to call Renly Come over, it's obvious that it's not just that there are not enough guests at the party, and it's as simple as hoping that Renly will come to join in the fun..
Renly didn't know if today's audition was the last one, or if there would be more auditions waiting for him; but what was certain was that today's audition was definitely not that simple..
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