American Fame and Fortune Chapter 163

Chapter 163 Pit after Pit

 Opposite Warner Studios, Smokehouse Restaurant.

Martin ordered the steak and looked towards the stage. The young pianist played jazz. The cheerful music made people feel relaxed.

Opposite him, Bruce flipped through his notebook and asked, "The time and location of the event have been determined. Now let's inform the gossip media and paparazzi?"

　　Martin looked back: "Their interest in normal film and television news is far less than entertainment gossip. It won't be too late to call Anne when I get an appointment."

 He ​​is of high quality and considers others very much: "Journalists cannot be left in vain. We must further improve our professionalism and never do bad things like cheating and abduction."

 Bruce wanted revenge and asked deliberately: "Aren't you going to cheat and kidnap me? Are you and Annie really in love?"

 “Of course!” Martin used the most appropriate metaphor: “My feelings for Anne are as real as diamonds.”

Bruce feels that there is something wrong with Martin's metaphor, but he can't figure out what the problem is.

The cheerful music continued, which happened to be Martin's favorite type. When the waiter brought the steak, he pointed to the side of the stage and said, "The pianist is pretty good."

The waiter smiled and said: "His name is Sebastian and he is a pianist."

 Martin nodded: "Send a bouquet of flowers and leave the account on this table."

 After the song was played, the waiter handed over the flowers and whispered something, and Sebastian nodded to Martin to thank him.

Bruce counted the time: "The publicity activities are in line with the exposure rhythm of you and Anne."

 Martin responded, but turned to look at the door. Angelina Jolie and Louise entered the restaurant together.

The two of them walked towards this side. Martin stood up and said hello: "Why are you here?"

 Louis smiled at him: "No one is treating us, so we can only come and pay for it ourselves."

 Martin abandoned Bruce very unfaithfully and said: "I'll treat you to lunch."

Because she often visited the set of "Alexander the Great", Julie met Martin several times and became familiar with him, so she said, "Let's get together."

 The three of them sat at another table and each ordered their meals.

Louis asked Martin: "Is there any progress on "Wanted"?"

"No." Martin said simply: "The crew of The Mountain Has Eyes is planning a publicity event, and I will help with ideas."

 He will not neglect Jolie: "If there is a superstar like Angie on the crew, the media will rush to report it."

The other party said something nice, but Julie didn't get dizzy and smiled: "I'm not a superstar. Not many crews dare to use me as the heroine."

 Martin asked: "I heard that you made an action movie."

 Jolie's current situation is not good: "My most successful film so far is "Tomb Raider", but the second one was not well received."

Martin praised: "Laura is cool and sassy, ​​and everyone around me likes her."

Louise glanced across Martin's face, and suddenly remembered what Martin had discussed with Bradett, the screenwriter of "Wanted", and planned to rewrite the black female supporting character Fox in the comics into a white female killer, and a cool girl. .

 Julie said: "It's a pity that there won't be a third part."

 Martin can tell that Jolie is not averse to action roles.

 He didn't say much. Given his qualifications, he was unconvincing.

 Let Louise talk about what should be said later.

 When the meal arrived, Martin turned the conversation to war and refugees.

Sure enough, Julie has noticed this and is moving closer to this road.

 Because of the common topic, by the time the lunch was over, Julie's impression of Martin changed from being slightly impressed to being deeply impressed.

 Martin paid the bill and returned to the studio with Louise and Julie.

 Julie went to a promotional event.

 Martin entered Louise's office.

Louise was curious: “Since when did you care about Afghanistan and Iraq?”

 Martin went to pour a glass of water and started talking nonsense: "Isn't this our universal values ​​and democratic sentiments?"

　　Louis sneered: "Americans don't believe this, but those who were beaten and lost their homes?"

Martin didn't say much: "Who knows." He turned to the topic: "I would like to invite Jolie to star in "Wanted", just for Foxx's role."

"Julie's salary is not cheap. The heroine of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" received a salary of US$10 million." Louise was full of doubts: "Whether the US$10 million is worth the ticket price, it is hard to say."

 Martin feels that there is a possibility that Jolie's salary will decrease. "Alexander the Great" will be released in December.

Although Louise's platter of funds is involved, Martin can only watch this matter based on his current ability.

 The remuneration of Hollywood commercial films is directly based on the performance of the actor's last three films, the most critical of which is the most recent film.

 Martin knows very well that for the success of "Wanted" in his previous life, Julie's appeal cannot be ignored.

Since "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", Jolie's career has entered the fast lane and she has become one of the few actresses in Hollywood who can compete at the box office.

Like Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, Cate Blanchett and Meryl Streep, etc., in terms of commercial appeal alone, they are more than two levels behind Jolie.

 Martin specifically inquired that "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" will be released in May next year.

 Louise looked at Martin: "What do you think? Sometimes I can't see through your thoughts."

 Martin smiled cheerfully: "I am such a pure person, but you always see me through with one glance."

 Louise pushed up her black-rimmed glasses: "I'm not even sure if the you I see is the real you."

Martin patted his heart: "Would you like me to dig it out and show it to you?" Louise opened the drawer, rummaged through it, found a wallpaper knife, put it on the table and pushed it over, saying "please" gesture.

Martin picked up the wallpaper knife, pushed it up, and pushed it all the way to the end. No blade was exposed, and said, "I knew you couldn't bear to part with it."

 Louis threw a box of blades over.

 Martin put it away and put it in his pocket, as if he had never said what he just said, and simply changed the subject: "Let's talk about this later. Even if we invite, Julie may not agree."

 Louise understands Julie's situation: "She is short of money recently, so she will almost certainly agree to the salary."

Seeing that she was about to take the blade again, Martin said: "I still have something to do, so I'll leave first. I'll meet you at your house another day."

After leaving the studio and arriving at the entrance of the studio, Martin met Bruce and said, "Go to the Paramount set. I want to meet my favorite Annie."

Bruce started the car: "You have too many favorites. If they form a favorite alliance, will you be beaten to death?"

"No." Martin said seriously, "Because you will protect me."

 During the lunch break, Rachel logged into her personal MSN account and entered the group she created some time ago.

Most of the dozens of most active users in Martin's blog area have joined Rachel's fan group.

 She quickly edited an announcement to inform all members that a meeting between Martin and "The Hills Have Eyes" fans will be held next Saturday in the Burbank Hotel ballroom, and the first trailer for the film will be released at that time.

　　A male fan asked: "Sir, are we going over after dinner? Or?"

Rachel had an impression of this person, a little fat man, and replied: "The crew provides a free buffet, and everyone present will be given gifts."

 Another person answered: "Rachel, you are so awesome, you have won such good treatment for us!"

Rachel sent a smiling emoticon: "Martin fought for it for us. I planned to have an ordinary dinner party. After Martin learned the news, he specifically sought support from the crew, and this event was born."

 “Martin is so cool!”

 “My favorite Martin!”

 “Always support Martin!”

 In a long line of cheers, a user named Phoebe asked: "Should we prepare a gift for Martin?"

 Others responded.

 Someone asked: “What should I prepare?”

There are various answers, and some people even suggested giving Martin a doll...

Phoebe asked Rachel: "Have you ever attended Martin's meet-and-greet? Is there anything special about it?"

Rachel quickly remembered the most special thing: "Last time, Martin asked us supporters to write a special message of encouragement for him, and he used it to motivate himself to continue working hard. By the way, Martin still remembers what I gave him. Congratulations written."

"This is good! Martin will always remember us!" Phoebe said: "It is more meaningful than us pooling money to buy Martin watches and accessories. I believe Martin will like it!"

 Everyone quickly reached a consensus.

　　In the studio of Paramount Studios, the crew entered a rest period.

Anne walked quickly to the rest area and was in a particularly good mood when she saw Martin bringing another gift.

 Laura said from behind: "Martin brings you gifts every time. I'm so jealous of me."

 Anne's happy smile and the envy of others are her satisfaction.

Recently, she specifically inquired through her agent Maha that Martin had indeed established a new film studio and was planning a comic book movie project called "Wanted".

The project has also issued a director recruitment announcement to the Directors Guild, and the expected investment will not be less than US$40 million.

 Seeing the photos of the recruitment announcement, Anne was very sure that she had found true love.

 So, Anne also prepared some gifts: "Laura, where are the things?"

 Laura handed a pink gift box to Anne.

 The two of them came to the rest area.

 Martin brought the chair himself and cleaned the non-existent dust on it: "My princess, please sit down."

 Anne did not sit down, but deliberately moved the chair next to her to a place close to her: "You sit down too."

 The two of them sat side by side, one affectionate and the other full of love. They were truly a match made in heaven.

 Anne took out the gift first, grabbed one of his hands, and stuffed it into his hand: "Every time you come here, you give me something. This is my return gift to you. You are not allowed to refuse."

"Okay, I'll take it." Martin took it and asked, "Can I open it?"

 Anne nodded: "Of course."

 Martin opened the box and saw a pearl bracelet, and exclaimed: "It's so beautiful."

Anne specifically said: "The souvenirs I got from the set of "The Princess Diaries" are particularly memorable."

 “I like it so much.” Martin took it out and put it on his wrist.

Having worked on many film and television crews and seen countless props and ornaments, it was not difficult for him to judge that this was just an ordinary artificial pearl bracelet, and its actual value should be no more than half a gold donut.

Martin couldn't put it down and seemed to be completely overwhelmed by the goddess's gift-giving gesture. He smiled like a licking dog and gave the gift box he brought to Anne.

I had something to do yesterday and I didn't come back until six o'clock in the afternoon to type. I haven't finished the second chapter yet, so I'll post it later. A 40-year-old man has a lot of shit.

 (End of this chapter)

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