Chapter 24: Influence has crept in

It's late at night, Jon Landau hasn't slept yet, and as a producer, he needs to draw inspiration from all aspects, and talk shows are one of them.

And tonight's "Tonight Show" shocked him into a cold sweat.

"It's over, it's over!"

Jon Landau's face is as pale as death, he has made several phone calls in a row, all of them are big names in Hollywood, and they just hope to leave a glimmer of life.

He has been in Hollywood for nearly 20 years, can he still be defeated by a teenager?

He didn't believe it!

But the cruelty of reality made Jon Landau tremble in horror, and the "old friend" who used to be very friendly didn't even bother to speak after hearing his voice, and hung up the phone directly.

That's too much, isn't it?

Could it be that Donn Walker, a fledgling kid, was able to make such a big impact in Hollywood?

Anger makes people stupid, madness makes people lose their minds, and Jon Landau still hasn't figured out the root cause.

"Jamie, it's me!"

This is Jon Landau's last hope, James Cameron is a decent person, how can he give himself an explanation, right?

Cameron was silent for a long time and let out a long sigh, "Jon, you've gone too far. ”

"Am I going too far? Jamie, you're so irresponsible, did you watch tonight's show? What did that kid say? He's implying that I poisoned the crew's work meal!"

Jon Landau's tone was agitated.

Cameron frowned, "Jon, didn't you really do it?"

"Jamie, don't you even believe me?" Jon Landau laughed to himself, "Besides, why did the kid say that, and what proof did he have?"

Cameron sighed: "Don really has no evidence, so he didn't clearly point out that you poisoned, but...... Jon, you should reflect on it, you were fired from the crew, and what evidence does it point to Done? Since there is no evidence, are you right about your irresponsible remarks in the newspaper?"

Jon Landau's face changed uncertainly, and even Cameron said so, he was deeply aware of the seriousness of the problem.

"Jon, you made a taboo in that remark, do you understand? I don't know much about the other major studios, but I know the situation of Fox Films, and all the company executives agree to deal with your problems seriously!"

After all, the other party has been Cameron's friend for many years, and he is serious and long-spoken, and he hates iron and steel.

Jon Landau fell silent, his eyelids continued to tremble, and he finally understood the crux of the problem, and his back was chilled with fright, "Jamie, you must help me! I can apologize, publish in the newspaper, go on TV, whatever, I need a chance!"

Things have come to this point, and Jon Landau can't back down.

Cameron's tone was a little heavy, "Jon, why don't you understand? The problem now is by no means as simple as Donn's personal vendetta! In the outside world, you have already committed the crime of poisoning and slandering, and in Hollywood, you are an outlier who defies the rules!"

Jon Landau looked up to the sky and sighed, wanting to cry without tears, "Jamie, you say...... What should I do now?"

"Get out of Hollywood. Cameron's tone was a little helpless and reluctant, "After a few years, after this gust of wind, you may be able to come back." ”

"Can you come back?"

Jon Landau's mouth crossed a touch of bitterness, he is a famous gold medal producer in Hollywood, leaving Hollywood, where can he go to enjoy such power and status?

Regret not being at the beginning!

……

Jon Landau's problem doesn't need Don to worry about anymore, he just needs to light the fire primer, and naturally there will be countless big people to add firewood.

Saying that kind of thing as a Jon Landau gold medal producer and reporting the inside story of Hollywood to the media by his real name is far more serious than Mel Gibson's insults to Jews.

Mel Gibson angered only the Jewish community, and Jon Landau's enemies were the entire Hollywood upper class!

This matter no longer interests Don En.

However, with this east wind, "Titanic" has been more widely publicized, and Done Walker's name, like Leonardo Ricaprio and Kate Winslet, has spread all over the streets and alleys of the United States.

Immediately afterwards, the box office was officially released the next week, and sure enough, as Tang En predicted, "Titanic" grew inversely in seven days the next week, directly breaking through the $100 million mark, reaching $100.158 million!

This is the first time in the nearly 100-year history of Hollywood that a movie has a single-week box office of over 100 million!

What's even more terrifying is that this is the next week's box office!

"Donn, you're amazing, amazing! Unbelievable, you're not even twenty years old, God knows how high you can reach in the future!" Bill McNick called to congratulate him immediately, his voice filled with gratitude.

"Bill, you're so polite. Don is also very happy, his existence proves his worth, "Titanic" has completely embarked on a different path from his previous life, "How is the overseas box office?"

Bill excitedly: "The overseas box office has also begun to gain momentum, reaching 120 million, and I believe it will soon surpass the North American box office." After the release of Britain, Germany, France, Japan, and Australia, there will definitely be a miraculous increase in the box office!"

Now Bill McNick is very confident, the box office exceeded 100 million in the next week, and even such a miracle happened, what else is impossible?

He has even looked forward to Donne's past predictions, 1.8 billion is guaranteed, and 2 billion is the pursuit!

"Spielberg's movie coming out next week?"

Bill laughed and said, "Dinosaurs are powerful, but they can't compare to our big ships, right?"

Don smiled: "Of course, I said it a long time ago! Even if "Jurassic Park 2" is very explosive in the short term, but in the long run, we have no opponent!"

Bill was satisfied, "Of course, Donn, I've always trusted your judgment, it was in the past, and it will be in the future!"

It's just talking nonsense, and Don doesn't break it, "I understand, so I've always been grateful to you, Bill." ”

……

On Thursday night, the premiere of "Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World" was also held at the Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.

With Steve Spielberg's fame and appeal in the industry, the stars gathered at this premiere are no worse than the premiere of "Titanic" held half a month ago.

Because Spielberg attended the premiere of "Titanic", Donn and Leonardo also attended in full costume. Kate Winslet has returned to the UK due to personal issues and is absent for some reason.

At the last premiere, Steve Spielberg arrogantly ignored Donn, but now the situation is completely different.

Half a month after the release of "Titanic", the North American box office has accumulated to 230 million US dollars, and its box office curve is very strange, and there is no trend of significant decline at all.

According to this trend, the North American box office exceeds $500 million, which is probably not a problem!

You must know that the previous North American box office record was "Jurassic Park" held by Spielberg at $440 million.

Steve Spielberg naturally doesn't like young people stepping on his position, but isn't this the case in the times? Didn't he become famous back then by stepping on a large number of people?

Spielberg felt bitter in his heart, but he could no longer treat Don as a fledgling newcomer, especially after Cameron repeatedly affirmed Donn's contribution in the "Titanic" movie.

"Hey, Donn, long time no see!"

Spielberg greeted Donn from afar as if he were an old friend.

As a guest, as a junior, Don naturally won't take it big, and said very exaggeratedly: "Hello, Steve, I've always admired you, you are my idol!"

Others give you a good face, and Don has always been friendly.

"The results of "Titanic" are so good that even I will be red when I watch it!" Spielberg said half-jokingly.

Tang En shook his head and said, "How can it be?" "Jurassic Park 2" is directed by you personally, and it will definitely have a new breakthrough at the box office!"

"Oh, $1.8 billion guaranteed?" Spielberg was obviously uncomfortable, and scolded Donn.

Tang En did not refuse, with a straight face, "I'm afraid this won't work, "Titanic" is a legend that is difficult to replicate." ”

Spielberg's face was slightly gloomy.

A very unpleasant conversation.

Leonardo beside him was shocked when he heard this, he really didn't expect that his good friend Don already had the qualifications to compete with a Hollywood legend like Steve Spielberg!

"Alright, Donn, I see the premiere is about to start, let's go in first!" Leonardo hurriedly stepped forward.

Donn smiled at Spielberg and entered the screening room with a blank face.

"Donn, are you doing this? He's Spielberg!" Leonardo lowered his voice, his face nervous.

Don En pursed his lips and smiled, a little disdainful, "So what? I hate this kind of self-righteous old guy who relies on the old and sells the old the old! If he doesn't mess with me, if he dares to mess with me...... Hmph!"

Leonardo's face was about to twist, and he didn't dare to say a word in fright.

Looking at the whole of Hollywood, Donn Walker dared to say that about Spielberg, right? Fortunately, this word did not get out!

……

Halfway through the movie, Donn yawned boredly, leaned over, and whispered to Leonardo: "This film is so boring, it's better to ......"

Halfway through his words, Don paused.

Leonardo sat to his left, and Donn spoke to his right......

And the one sitting on Donn's right hand is Steve Spielberg's good friend and the famous Hollywood director Martin Scorsese.

Don was a little dumbfounded, very embarrassed, "Hey, Martin......"

Martin Scorsese glanced at Donn and couldn't help but smile, "Little guy, in fact, I've always hated this kind of brainless commercial film that sells special effects. ”

Tang En thought about a few works of this great director, nodded, and suddenly his eyes lit up, "By the way, I think Leon's acting skills are very suitable for your directing style, you can get to know each other." ”

When Leonardo heard Donne's words, he was so moved that he was about to cry, good brother!

Martin Scorsese glanced at Leonardo and nodded, "There will be a chance." ”