"We really should have worked together a little earlier," Daniel said to Leo with a little regret. Leonardo understands what he means, today's Daniel can be said to carry too many things, and with his current status, it is difficult to play group scenes similar to "Gangs of New York" and "The Aviator" with Leonardo. It's not that he can't let go of his body, but DD Pictures doesn't allow it, MGM doesn't allow it. Daniel's arrival in today's position has provided a lot of potential convenience for the development of DD Pictures - not to mention anything else, with Daniel standing here, directors, actors, screenwriters, photographers, and other outstanding figures from all walks of life in Hollywood will sell DD Pictures a face.

Under this premise, Daniel's self-surrender status, regardless of whether it will have adverse consequences in the end, is not allowed to try.

When a person goes to a high place, he is not unrestrained, but he has broken free from some of the restraints and has been restrained by another part again.

The so-called high places are not cold, roughly the same.

"This is also a kind of cooperation, I will star in the script you like."

Daniel smiled and nodded.

"How about it, "Inception" and "The Great Gatsby", what do you think of these two books?"

Leonardo pondered for a moment before he spoke, "I love Inception more, I think it's going to be a really amazing story, amazing, full of genius. Exploring dreams is a topic that can easily be intrigued. As for "Gatsby," it's more elaborate and charismatic, and it's a character that thinks about acting — the former, to put it bluntly, is a favorite of movie lovers, and the latter is the interest of the judges. ”

"Hahaha," Daniel nodded at him, Leonardo could be said to be very honest, "Inception" is an idea to attract the audience. It is a strange skill, and it is easy to get a high score for a good shot, because it is novel and fascinating. And "Gatsby" is a more authentic character film, and Monopoly Gatsby is a character with rich story material, which requires superb acting skills to portray him on the one hand, and on the other hand. His own richness also provides a reference for the actor to perform - if you are given a blank sheet of paper, it is difficult to perform the layering and connotation, but Gatsby is not, he naturally has a story. Such a film is easy to get positive reviews from critics.

"Thank you, Daniel."

Leonardo understood what Daniel meant, and providing two completely different excellent works can be said to fully demonstrate the sincerity of Daniel and DD Pictures, as one of the best and most commercially valuable actors in Hollywood. Leonardo's choice to "bow down" to Daniel was a difficult decision - not that the difference between the two was so obvious that Leonardo could have made it easy. The difference between being considered weaker than Daniel and admitting that he is weaker than Daniel is very, very big.

In order to impress Leonardo, Daniel came up with two scripts - one to appeal to Leonardo's acting nature, and the other to prepare for him to win the award. It can be said that the consideration is very comprehensive and sincere.

At the Golden Eagle Awards, two people sat next to each other. The whole process of close conversation, it is easy to be seen by the media. Shoot in the camera.

Especially Natalie. Before Portman won Best Actress, the five nominees appeared on the big screen, Daniel with a hand in the depths, not knowing who was saying something to Leonardo, who leonardo leaned closer, nodding as he listened. Then he didn't know what to say, and both of them laughed.

This "harmonious scene" can be said to be the best of the night.

Actually, at the time, Daniel just told Leo that in "Inception". He'll be with Alan. Peggy cooperates, and Allen will play the dream builder Adrian, who is the female number one. Leonardo made a joke at the time.

"Is there any reason why you praise Alan so much?"

That's why the two of them laughed.

……

"Two of Hollywood's most glamorous men have met"

The headline of the New York Post still gave Leonardo quite a face, and Daniel smiled, took a sip of coffee, and continued to read a few lines.

"Last night, the second edition of the Social Times Public Choice Awards came to an end. Portman won Best Actress, and Best Actor went to 'Mike' Channing. Tatum, won with "Stop Loss". The high-profile Alan. Peggy was disappointed, but "Juno" won several awards, including Best Screenplay, and it was worth the trip.

However, neither the nominees nor the winners can compare with the two actors sitting in the center of the awards scene. Sandler and Leonardo. DiCaprio, these two can be said to be the two most valuable actors in Hollywood at the moment - as Daniel began to cut production behind the scenes, Leonardo began to break through his acting skills with all his might, and the two finally stopped abiding by the rule of 'the king does not see the king', and took the initiative to meet at the Golden Eagle Awards.

That night, the two exchanged closely, and according to rumors, Leonardo is likely to star in DD's new film next year. At present, it seems that the possibility is quite large, at the just-concluded Golden Globe Awards ceremony, although the whole award ceremony was a little rough because of the rush to prepare, but the many works produced by DD Pictures basically swept most of the awards, which is still enough to cause a topic. Check it out, Daniel. Wear. Lewis's "Blood Is Coming", the Coen Brothers "No Country for Old Men", "Juno", Natalie. Portman's "Black Swan", these non-series, all belong to DD Pictures and MGM, they are the most popular films in the awards season, except for "La Vie en Rose", "Michael. Clayton", "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" and a few other films that can compare with them, this year's Hollywood can't come up with more good works.

The image of DD Pictures is still a speculator in the market, but now we have to change our minds, the less than 10-year-old film production company, along with its long-established subsidiary MGM Pictures, has become Hollywood's iconic studio – capable of producing blockbuster blockbusters at the box office while also capable of creating high-calibre arthouse films!

In this context, Leonardo's joining DD Pictures' film list can be said to be the most clever decision. Of course, the addition of Leo also marks a milestone for DD Pictures to officially have a comprehensive influence - from now on, Hollywood's top actors. It's time to bend over to DD Pictures' film list. ”

Flipping through this newspaper, Daniel didn't look at anything else, these newspapers always like to exaggerate, Leonardo is a very representative actor is good, but it would be too exaggerated to say that he can erect a milestone for DD Pictures. Being able to use top actors at will is indeed a configuration of top studios, and DD Pictures has basically had this configuration at this stage, but not because of Leonardo - on the contrary, Leonardo is part of this trend.

"How? Did Nolan reply? ”

"Inception" invited the director of the "Batman" series, Christopher . Nolan joined, and he has just finished filming his most successful work "Batman: The Dark Knight", which is expected to be launched this summer. So, Daniel isn't sure either. Does Nolan have the will to direct Inception?

For Christopher. Nolan is a big man who has achieved fame, and even Daniel has no way to do it.

The script has been sent to Nolan, and they are still waiting. If Nolan was sure he didn't want to know, Daniel decided to let David Brown. Fincher came to direct, "Black Swan" has proven David's ability, he can take on "Inception", just a little more suspense, after all. Fincher's personal style is somewhat dark, and his imagination is not particularly full.

Sally shook her head. "No, I guess he's probably hesitating. "Inception" is a good script after all, and it is difficult to give up, but it is relatively difficult to adjust the time. You know, Nolan is not a prolific director, and it often takes two to three years for him to start a new play. ”

Daniel nodded. Indeed it is.

"Can Marvel negotiate it before July?"

"Huh?" Sally was stunned, Daniel's topic changed so quickly that she almost didn't catch it, but her good quality still made her quickly give her own judgment, "There should be no problem." The differences are narrowing, and they are throwing away some unrealistic conditions. ”

Daniel laughed.

Sally's so-called "unrealistic conditions" probably mean that Marvel's management and board of directors still want to maintain such a high degree of control over the company that was sold - how is it possible?

"Moreover, the negotiations on Disney's side have basically stalled."

This was actually expected by Daniel.

The way he operates the assets acquired by DD Pictures has created a natural barrier for Disney, and Disney will not allow its subsidiaries to have almost homogeneous business content - which is why Miramax must eventually expel Weinstein, who want to compete with Disney in an all-round way, which is not allowed, and it will be the same if Marvel is acquired. Daniel has nourished the appetite of the Marvel board, and when they negotiated with Disney, they were basically considered "crazy".

Disney's negotiator and Robert. That's what Iger said when he reported.

The biggest competitor is no longer a cause for concern, and this has actually cleared a lot of obstacles for the Marvel acquisition, because Marvel has nothing else to count on. Unlike when MGM was acquired, DD Pictures and Sony International Consortium were on a par, MGM can be said to have chosen this and reluctant to do that, so naturally it was hesitant and procrastinating.

This time, Marvel does not have this condition, except for DD Pictures and Disney, there are basically no other decent acquirers - Paramount and Viacom behind it have been thoughtful, but Paramount can be said to have languished in recent years, continuous losses, and billions of dollars have to be invested at once. Lansing will not take this risk, if she does not invest, she is not under much pressure, but once the investment fails, not to mention Brad. Gray, who is herself, will lose her position.

It can be said that so far, Marvel has only two ways: selling to DD Pictures and not selling the company.

But the idea of selling is moved, and it is not easy to press it back.

That's why Sally dared to pack tickets.

Of course, she didn't know what Daniel's worries were, and although Marvel froze its first phase plan because of the acquisition, "Batman: The Dark Knight" was destined to be a success, and if there were no accidents, it would be the first superhero movie to exceed $1 billion, even "Spider-Man" could not compare. Of course, "Transformers" can't be considered a superhero movie.

After that, Marvel's valuation will go up a lot, and Daniel doesn't want things to drag on until then.

Marvel and Warner DC, the old brothers, actually have common interests in the era of superhero blockbusters. The success of one side will bring benefits to the other, and in the same way, failure will have a negative impact on the other - the failure of The Incredible Hulk has caused the box office expectations of The Dark Knight to be depressed by a small amount, but it does have an impact.

"You urge, let them speed up."

The acquisition itself is not an end, the purpose is still to make a movie, and blockbusters such as "Iron Man" and "Captain America", which opened the era of superheroes, must be launched as soon as possible.

……

After breakfast, Daniel's itinerary was to meet with the Chinese embassy staff and several other guests.

China hopes to invite Daniel to participate in singing an Olympic song, on August 8 this year, the Chinese will realize their dream of hosting the Olympics, last year in Shanghai, Daniel has been invited by the then top leader in Shanghai, and now this has entered the capital, is clearly the next core figure, his invitation is naturally rising.

The two sides met at DD Pictures, the embassy staff were the matchmakers, and the others included officials and literary colleagues.

""Welcome to the capital"?" Daniel smiled, this famous song that will be familiar to all Chinese in the future, participating in it, is really a very special experience, "It's an honor to be invited, but it seems that I should be a guest in the capital, isn't it inappropriate to sing this song?" ”

"No, Mr. Sandler, you have a very high reputation in China, and your help to China's public welfare undertakings is also known by many Chinese. So we all think that you are a good friend of the Chinese people. The Beijing Olympic Games is a global event, and we hope to welcome sports events and visitors from all over the world together with our good friends. This is our original intention, not to sing this song from the standpoint of Chinese, or even the people of Beijing. ”

"That's it," Daniel hesitated, the United States has entered an election year, Barack and Healy are playing primaries, China is a very sensitive topic, and Daniel has already received a lot of criticism for it. "Science and technology for all people" has many aid programs in China, but Daniel has never intervened in what the Western world considers problem areas such as human rights and freedom for Chinese people - much to the dissatisfaction of many Westerners, who have criticized Daniel for using public welfare to buy way for his own business actions, but never upholding the common values of the democratic world.

Of course, Daniel's attitude is consistent, and there will be no sudden and violent criticism, but it still needs to be done to avoid some attacks as much as possible.

Joining "Welcome to Beijing" will definitely stimulate some people.

"Let me think about it, the domestic situation is more sensitive, and many decisions are not isolated."

Daniel did not hide it, and directly stated his scruples, and the embassy staff knew this very well, and they paid close attention to the remarks of various candidates every day to convey them to the country.

Watching them leave, Daniel let out a sigh of relief.

It's just a small thing, Raymond's actions are the big thing, and the storm is coming. (To be continued.) )

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