American Fame and Fortune Chapter 564

Chapter 564 No fuss, no Warner

“The number of victims who have called the police has reached 90. It is not difficult to exceed 100.”

On the way to Warner Studios, Thomas told Martin the latest situation: "This does not include famous actresses such as Gwyneth and Nicole Kidman who did not call the police."

Martin said softly: "They will not call the police, nor will they admit that Harvey has attacked them. They will only say that they have been harassed."

Bruce interjected: "Having had **** with a strong criminal and a person with such a disgusting appearance, I guess they themselves don't want to think about it."

 Thomas brought the subject back to where it was about to go off the rails: “With the academy's statement, Harvey is officially dead in the industry.”

"This is not enough." Martin would not give Harvey a chance to make a comeback: "He must be sent to prison and stay there for ten years!"

Thomas asked: "Why not twenty years?"

Martin said: "There is a high probability that he will die in it in twenty years. If he doesn't care and talks nonsense, it will be detrimental to us. It is better to leave him some hope."

 Due to time constraints, he still had the impression that a certain billionaire who committed suicide seemed to be involved in Harvey.

Martin never wanted to get involved in this kind of shit.

　　It is common in America for someone to be shot eight times in the back and judged to be a suicide by the judicial authorities.

Thomas could roughly guess the meaning of Martin's words and said: "I have been disconnected from society for ten years, and I will be useless if I come out again."

Bruce continued: "Georgina Chapman divorced and divided his property. There will be civil lawsuits for compensation in the future. She was stabbed in the back by her own brother. After she came out, she was just an ordinary person."

Martin said: "Wait until Harvey is sentenced and find someone to bring him something."

Thomas was surprised: "You still want to give him a gift?"

 Martin said directly: "Can't you give him soap?"

Bruce thought about the huge sacrifice he made when facing Jody in order to get rid of Harvey, and said: "I'm going to give him soap with Fengyou essence!"

Martin said: "Go to Chinatown and find someone to customize it. If you have enough money, double the amount of Fengyoujing will be fine."

 Thomas said at this time: "Brothers Brad Pitt and Affleck are about to go to trial."

 Martin nodded slightly and asked Bruce: "When will Mene come back?"

"He and Isabelle Huppert have finished filming a movie and are on vacation in the Caribbean." Bruce has more contact with Menet: "He will come to Los Angeles in December. I heard Menet's intention. Huppert seems to be staying in Los Angeles for a while. Look at how Oscar season plays out.”

Martin said: "Elizabeth will be back in a few days. Then let her hold a party to welcome Huppert to Los Angeles. After all, Menet brought back the people."

 Coming to Warner Studios, Thomas went to Warner Towers, and Martin and Bruce entered the "Gone Girl" studio.

 Projects directed by David Fincher always work slowly and carefully, and the casting of this film has only entered the final stage.

 In the front hall, Léa Seydoux found Martin, smiled with a pair of small bunny teeth, and said: "The crew just gave me a reply, and I got a heavyweight role."

 Martin asked: "Which character?"

 Léa Seydoux said: "Margot Dunn, Nick's sister."

 Martin smiled and nodded: "Congratulations, this role has a lot of roles. As long as you open the door to Hollywood, it will be easier later."

　　The last time Léa Seydoux starred in Quentin Quentin's "Shameless", Harvey Weinstein exploited her and ended up being just a farmer's daughter, one of three daughters.

 Generosity is all about comparison.

Compared to Harvey, Martin is really too generous.

  Léa Seydoux asked softly: "Let's find a place to have a good chat in the evening?"

“I'm afraid not tonight, I have something to do tonight.” Martin made an appointment with Charlize yesterday to go to her house for a drink tonight, so he could only decline Léa Seydoux.

 He thought for a moment and said, "Well, wait for my call tomorrow."

People were coming and going in the front hall of the studio, and many people were looking here. Léa Seydoux achieved her goal and said with a smile: "It depends on your time, I can do it."

 “I'm in.” Martin said and went to the tab room.

  Léa Seydoux watched Martin leave. She came over with her agent today to discuss the contract with the crew, and deliberately stayed in the front room to wait for Martin.

Hollywood is also xenophobic, and by having a relationship with Martin, she can have less trouble on the set.

  In the film room, director David Fincher and original author Gillian Flynn arrived almost at the same time as Martin. The three of them exchanged a few words and watched the heroine's audition video together.

 Because Martin has been focusing on Harvey these days, he did not attend the third audition of the crew.

 Only four actresses participated in the third round of auditions, Natalie Portman, Emily Blunt, Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson.

 The combination of Martin and David Fincher makes the project attractive enough.

  After watching the audition videos side by side, Martin asked Gillian Flynn: "You are the author of the original work. Who best fits the Amazing Amy in your original work?"

Gillian Flynn watched the third audition with her own eyes and said directly without any hesitation: "Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson are both good, but Scarlett Johansson is too short."

 Martin looked at David Fincher.

David Fincher agrees with Gillian Flynn: "Charlize Theron is the most suitable."

Martin nodded and said: "Then choose Charlize Theron." The three of them had the same opinion and had nothing to say. David Fincher called a production manager and asked him to call Charlize's agent. .

With the selection of the heroine confirmed, the preliminary preparations for "Gone Girl" are almost complete.

 Martin asked: “When will we officially start filming?”

 David Fincher said: "'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' will be released soon. I have to cooperate with the crew to do some publicity and public relations. The filming will not start until February at the earliest."

 Martin understands the obsession with Oscar in the hearts of many people. After all, his biggest obsession with Oscar is that he is a best friend. He said: "Okay, my schedule is fine."

David Fincher deliberately joked: "Be prepared to be a scumbag."

 Martin couldn't help laughing: "It's too simple."

 The two of them left the film room and went to the office when they met Daniel coming out of the producer's office.

 The latter stopped Martin: "Let's chat for a few words."

 Martin asked: “Has the copyright issue with The Hobbit been resolved?”

“It's basically done,” Daniel said roughly: “Bob Weinstein is much easier to communicate with than Harvey. He accepted Warner's offer of $8 million and took the initiative to end the dispute.”

 Martin said with a smile: “Congratulations, you have solved the biggest obstacle to project establishment.”

Daniel said: "Without this bad guy Harvey, many things would be easy to solve." He changed his tone: "By the way, do you have time? Let's go to Warner together. Barry Meyer was talking about you this morning. , I want to have a good chat with you."

 Martin would not refuse such an invitation: "Of course there is time."

 The two left the studio and went to the Warner Building together.

 In the office on the top floor, Martin met Barry Meyer.

The two sides inevitably talked about Harvey. This tacit understanding of the move can be said to be the key to Harvey's downfall.

Barry-Meyer was also amazed by the power Martin could unleash.

 He ​​thought Martin would rely more on Warner. Who would have thought that Warner had not really exerted its strength, and the wave of public opinion was already surging. Harvey, let alone fight back, everyone had lost contact.

All Warner has to do is to step on it hard and give Harvey a hard chance to stand up.

Daniel mentioned one thing: "Warner is sorting out its old film library recently and intends to reshoot some films. I will give you a list another day. If you are interested in reshooting, you can take a look."

This is a matter of killing multiple birds with one stone. Martin has always had a good eye for film selection. Barry Meyer said: "Communicate directly with Daniel about which old film you like, and Warner will cooperate with you."

 Martin would not refuse this kind offer and said: "No problem. After you sort it out, give me a film list, preferably with a plot introduction."

Daniel responded.

When leaving, Martin told Bruce to write down this matter and ask Daniel for it another day.

 There may be works worth remaking in Warner's film library.

After all, there is a successful precedent. "I Am Legend" starring Will Smith is a remake of an old film in Warner's film library.

There are too few people in Hollywood who actually make original films. Directors like Christopher Nolan will only continue to decrease in the future.

Martin returned to Beverly Hills and received a call from Louise on the way.

“I just got a piece of gossip about Warner from my father, which is currently only circulated in a small circle.” Louise said quickly: “Because it involves my cooperation with Warner, my father called me specifically.”

 Martin's Davis Studio is also cooperating with Warner and asked: “What's the news? Warner is going to declare bankruptcy, right?”

 Louise said: "There are people within Time Warner who want to change the management of Warner Bros."

 Martin understood what she meant: "Barry Meyer and Alan Horn are going to step down?"

“It may involve a fierce personnel struggle within a large company.” Louise's father received relatively vague information: “Let's not get involved and wait and see what happens.”

 Martin did not have the capital to interfere with Warner's internal affairs, so he said: "I'll listen to you and let's see the situation."

 Warner Bros. currently ranks first in Hollywood in terms of performance. Projects such as the "Lord of the Rings" series and the "Harry Potter" series are booming from box office to peripherals.

 But it wouldn't be surprising if the coach changes.

 After all, there is no need to worry about it.

 Martin originally wanted to go directly to Charlize's place, but he received a call from Jolie and Aniston on the way, asking him to meet at the old place.

These two people have been jumping up and down in the recent Harvey Gate incident. Through their status as Mi Rabbit opinion leaders, they frequently made remarks in the media and influenced the direction of entertainment. They have worked hard and made great achievements.

 Martin is a conscientious person, and it is impossible for him to forget his old mistress when he has a new lover.

 Go to the hotel immediately and attend the meeting alone.

 When it gets dark, come out of the hotel and run to Charlize's house.

 Who can understand the hardship of being a man!

 (End of this chapter)

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