Chapter 22: Hollywood's Community of Interests

With the full rollout of the general trend of "Titanic", the powerful effect brought by word-of-mouth has finally exploded in the entire North America!

Even old magazines such as "Village Voice", "The New Yorker", and "The New Republic", which have always been only interested in avant-garde films, art films, and independent films, have written articles to evaluate the film.

Of course, with the urine nature of this group of film critics, there are still most criticisms, such as thinking that the love outbreak of "Jack" and "Ruth" is too idealistic, the development of the plot is too dramatic, and the performance of humanity in the face of disaster is far from enough...... All in all, it's a fairy tale for adults.

However, everyone praised Kate Winslet's performance.

At the Oscars last year, Kate was nominated for the Golden Globe Awards and the Oscars for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Sense and Sensibility" directed by Ang Lee. And in the next Oscars, Kate Winslet almost locked a spot in advance.

Compared with niche literary and art film reviews, the reviews of mainstream newspapers and magazines are still one-sided, and the praise is like a virus, sweeping every corner of the United States.

Even in the face of the impact of "The Fifth Element", the general trend of "Titanic" has become unstoppable, and the single-day box office is more than 10 million US dollars.

Even Don En dared to be sure that even if the scandal reported in the gossip tabloids was not resolved, it would not affect the box office trend of the movie.

"Titanic", unstoppable!

However, a feature from the Los Angeles Times quickly caught Donn's attention.

This is not a gossip tabloid, nor is it a niche literary magazine, this is a comprehensive newspaper with a wide audience!

And the subject of this report is also Donne's old acquaintance - Jon Landau.

"Done Walker is a young man, yes, he's very talented, but you know, he was 18 when he directed the film last year! Can an 18-year-old kid manage a crew of hundreds of people? In fact, he made a lot of jokes on the set. ”

Jon Landau's remarks are basically a clear discredit to Donn. He was almost sure that it was Donn's backstage to force him to be kicked out of the "Titanic" crew, which was the shame of his life, and of course he had to fight back!

Just yesterday, Jon Landau saw that many magazines and newspapers had issued heavy news, saying that Don and Kate lived together during filming!

He didn't know about this news, but his guess was the same as Donn's at the beginning, was it Universal, or Sony, Warner couldn't hold it back, and started to do it?

With big companies like Universal and Sony behind him, Jon Landau was bold and felt that the opportunity had come, and it was time to take revenge!

So this interview from the Los Angeles Times came into being.

"In fact, we have five assistant directors and eight assistant directors for Donne...... No, no, no, of course I'm not denying Don's ability, it's just that he's still a kid after all, you know, children inevitably lack experience, lack of knowledge, lack of understanding, lack of imagination, simple line design, impetuous lens design, ......"

"Yes, all the big and small affairs of the entire crew are under the control of Jamie, and Don is not a producer after all, he is only responsible for a small part of the work...... It can't be said that his work is not important, after all, he has to control the daily shooting arrangement and work progress, isn't it? As for the important work, there are naturally more suitable people to take care of it. ”

"Kate, oh, she's a very good actress, and I don't hesitate to praise her......! You know, she's just an actor after all, and in front of the director, she has no chance to refuse at all...... Of course I dissuaded him, in fact, the whole crew, who didn't dissuade him?"

"Don En is young, directing a movie like "Titanic" at such an age, it is inevitable that he will be impetuous, unable to listen to advice, stubborn, and maverick. I deeply regret what happened to Kate, but I still want to say that Kate is innocent in this matter, and I hope it will not affect her marriage contract. ”

"I'm sorry, I really don't want to talk too much about Don and Kate, it's so unfair to Kate. I believe that with this lesson, Don can improve it, right? The director's power is given by the film company, and you can't use this power for your own personal gain, which is very unprofessional. ”

"Oh, I really don't want to say more, in fact, I still admire Don En very much, if he can have the courage to admit his mistakes, take responsibility, and get rid of bad habits, maybe twenty or thirty years later, he can really stand alone and become a good director? It's just Don's character...... Hey!"

Looking at the newspaper article, Don could even feel Jon Landau's "kindness" that hated iron and steel.

"It's really a famous producer, and you can get in touch with such a big newspaper!" Donn sneered and dialed Cameron's phone, "Do you know about Jon Landau?"

Cameron was silent for a long time before he sighed, "Donn, I want to apologize to you. ”

Tang En said indifferently: "James, we are friends, I don't need your apology, but that old fellow of yours seems to have been targeting me?"

Jon...... It's a bit excessive. Cameron was caught between the two, feeling quite embarrassed.

Don didn't embarrass him, and said unabashedly: "James, this matter has nothing to do with you, I just informed you that Jon Landau has provoked me!"

Don't say it's nonsense, even if everything Jon Landau said is true, it must not be exposed!

Hollywood's affairs, Hollywood's internal resolution, just give the outside world a reasonable explanation, who dares to really publish the dirty and ugly insider?

Jon Landau's behavior, not to mention that without the support of big companies such as Universal and Warner, even if there is, it is destined to be pushed by everyone.

This guy is absolutely dizzy!

Donn made another call to Bill McNick, "Do you know about Jon Landau?"

Bill McNick didn't hide it either, and said sincerely: "Donn, I'm sorry about you and Kate, Tom just talked to me and has given up the lead of the next two movies, and this matter is over." As for Jon Landau, Tom's attitude is the same as mine, for this kind of person who does not follow the rules of the industry, he must be heavy-handed!"

Don raised his eyebrows slightly, sensing that Bill's words contained a great deal of information.

His relationship with Kate was exposed, and it is likely that it was the result of a power struggle at the top of Fox Films. And now that Tom Rothman has relented, Bill McNick doesn't want to dig into it.

After all, compared with the power of the company, the little fame of the two little people is nothing.

It seems that Tom Rothman has realized the irreversibility of "Titanic", and some tricks and small actions are unnecessary.

And Jon Landau's nonsense in the Los Angeles Times is entirely his personal opinion, and has nothing to do with Tom Rothman.

After all, Jon Landau's behavior ...... Broken rules!

Every line has its own rules, and Hollywood has its own Hollywood rules!

The control of the upper class over the lower class is the biggest unspoken rule of Hollywood, and it is also the common interest that the upper class resolutely guards.

Whoever dares to commit a crime will have only a dead end!

In front of the actors, the director and producer are the absolute upper figures.

is like Harvey Weinstein in the previous life, molesting, playing, harassing, and violating female stars for decades, and is the biggest red sofa in Hollywood.

What happened when the scandal came to full light because of a power struggle within the company?

All the people who stand up to accuse Harvey Weinstein are some third-tier, second-tier and out-of-fashion stars, corporate executives, top agents, producers, directors, top superstars who control Hollywood power, and one of them has come forward to accuse Harvey?

Because these people are a common interest group, it is impossible to tear each other down!

Although red sofa auditions are not as common as in the sixties and seventies these days, they are still the favorite of many producers and directors, but in a different form.

Like what...... Talking about a love affair with the heroine that is only two months, traveling to Europe together, going on a vacation to the sea together?

This is the rule of Hollywood, when you are at the bottom, you are persecuted, but once you reach the top, don't you still have to enjoy the superiority and authority of the upper-class figures?

It's a bunch of Hollywood communities!

Even a notorious bastard like Harvey Weinstein has to be protected, let alone Donn Walker, a potential director who has only made a small mistake.

Jon Landau was dizzy, thinking that Kate Winslet, who was in the "lower class", would be able to win the most and most widespread sympathy, but in fact he was very wrong.

Because his target is the director of the "upper class", Done Walker. Behind Donn, there is a large community of interests!

Jon Landau is not challenging Donn alone, but Hollywood as a whole!

Otherwise, with the friendship between Cameron and Jon Landau, he must say a few words of peace.

"Bill, I'm going to have the core members of the crew last time on "The Tonight Show" to promote the movie. A sneer appeared on Don's lips.

Bill McNick agreed, "Yes, I'll arrange it at the latest...... Rest assured, this time, the whole of Hollywood is on your side!"