Starting with the already published Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Joanna? Rowling is slightly turning towards adulthood, which is similar to Chris? Columbus's directing style does not match, and this famous family director also has a typical characteristic, the sequel to Zuò is always a huge gap from the level of the first part.

Duke built yì enabled Chris? Columbus just wants to use him to start the first shot, as long as the film is successful, the other party will be the director of the first two parts at most.

Because he was leaving the next day, Duke didn't have to travel jet lag in London, and that night he had to go with Robin? Grande and the head of Warner Bros. UK met with the film's sponsors.

Since it is a magical world, it is impossible for the film to have too many modern goods, and it is still necessary to respect Joanna? According to Rowling, there are currently only two main sponsors: Coca-Cola and Burger King.

However, after more than two years of creation, the Harry Potter series has become the most popular children's literature in Europe and the United States, and the film adaptation has always been the focus of attention, and Coca-Cola has also issued a sky-high sponsorship, at a price of $120 million, to get a five-year license for the beverage category, and will work with Harry Potter Studios to promote the series.

After meeting the advertising sponsors, Duke spent another day on the set with Robin? Grande exchanged more opinions, then took a plane back to Los Angeles.

In recent years, the Duke's estate in the Malibu Beach villa area has almost become a temporary hotel, and Duke's time of living here will not add up to more than a month, but the villa at the foot of Victoria Hill in Wellington has become his residence.

For a director who is in a state of filming, busy dizziness is basically the norm, and he has been in Hollywood for so many years. Duke got used to it.

Except for the fact that his mother would come to live in Los Angeles when he came to live there, the person who lived in Duke's Manor for the longest time since the preparation of "The Matrix" was Emma, the housekeeper.

This time back in Los Angeles, Duke will not stay long, originally he planned to fly to Wellington after attending the premiere of "Mission Impossible 2", but Nancy? News brought by Josephson. But he had to stay in North America for a few more days.

The reason is simple, Nancy's important female client, Naomi? Watts' new film will also be released next weekend in King Kong.

Duke has always been very satisfied with his agent and will help her under the right conditions.

After all, although this is a money society, there is also a lot of affection, and you want others to work for you. Show due respect as well.

"Good news for you." Nancy, sitting on the couch next to Duke, said, "We've reached an agreement with the rights holders to sell the rights to the film adaptation of The Hobbit. ”

"Hmm......" Duke nodded, "as much as you can make a written agreement." ”

In fact, he also knows that the negotiations have dragged on until now, and the competition of other companies is the main reason, without the support of Warner. I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Duke studio to get the copyright.

Although other companies may not be optimistic about this prologue work, the quotation is just a phone call. It's not a hassle.

"And Transformers." Nancy continued, "I've reached out to Hasbro's president's office and they'd like me to come and meet in person. ”

Duke thought for a moment and said to the other side, "Tina, you stay in North America. Go to Rhode Island with Nancy and negotiate with Hasbro. ”

"I see." Tina? Fei wrote it down in the work log.

Duke still needs jet lag, Nancy? Josephson did not stay long and soon left the ducal estate.

After Nancy leaves, Duke makes his way to the fitting room. Tina? Fei habitually followed, and Duke turned his head and said, "You go and rest first." ”

The female assistant, who was also flying around and had to deal with all kinds of chores, was obviously less energetic than Duke, and fatigue was almost written on her face.

Tina? Fei was not polite, whispered a word to Duke, turned and went up the stairs, and walked towards his room on the second floor.

Entering the fitting room, Duke tried on the previous dress, which seemed to be a little fat, took off the dress jacket, stood in front of the dressing mirror and looked at himself, he was indeed a lot thinner than before.

Because of the influence of the Caucasians who have seen that they are prone to gain weight, Duke pays great attention to his diet, almost does not eat too greasy food, and has recently worked continuously and intensively, so he does not need to deliberately lose weight at all.

If it weren't for the muscles he had cultivated before, he might have become a tall and thin bamboo pole.

Although the dress is a little fat, it is also last year's inventory, but the premiere of "Mission Impossible 2" is tomorrow, and Duke is not a star who wants all kinds of showmanship, and he is too lazy to order it, so he turned on the intercom, called Emma over, asked her to tidy up the dress, and went up to the master bedroom on the third floor to rest on jet lag with peace of mind.

This way of not having to think about shooting today, not having to plan tomorrow's planned sleep, is quite rare for Duke, he tries to make his brain blank, he doesn't have to think about anything, he doesn't have to do anything, and slowly falls asleep.

A relaxing sleep may not relieve a body of stress, but it is the best way to rest, Duke woke up the next morning, stretched out, put on loose tracksuits, went to the garden for two laps, and then walked into the gym.

"Good morning, Duke."

Tina? Faye was lifting dumbbells, and when she saw him, she casually said hello, and Duke nodded to her, "So early, Tina." ”

"A good figure isn't just about dieting." Tina? Fei didn't stop her movements, "It also depends on the right amount of exercise." ”

"You go on."

After saying that, Duke walked to the bicycle and began his routine workout.

It was a rare and easy day, and Duke didn't think about work until he left, and by about three o'clock in the afternoon, he had changed into a black gown. Together, Faye got into the Bentley and the driver drove them towards the Hollywood area.

The premiere of "Mission Impossible 2" was held at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, and the first part of the series can be said to be a great success. Cruise's superstar appeal has attracted a large number of media and fans.

Before the Bentley enters the red carpet, Tina? Fei got out of the car, she hardly appeared in front of the media, and through the side door Guò could avoid the media and enter the theater.

Duke walked the red carpet only to support the films he had invested in, and he walked the red carpet at a very fast pace, basically ignoring reporters and fans, and after the routine beckoning and smiling, he walked into the interview area in front of the theater by himself.

Facing the reporter's microphone, Duke said all praise, "Tom is one of the hardest working actors I have ever met, I went to the scene to see the shooting, including rock climbing and other action scenes, he was personally filmed, he is extraordinary, I believe that "Mission Impossible 2" will be a successful summer blockbuster!" ”

When asked by reporters about his new work, Duke kept silent and talked about his new work at someone else's premiere? He's not that stupid yet.

Leaving the interview area, I met Tina who was waiting at the door of the China Grand Theater? Fei, Duke walked into the VIP lounge next to him under the guidance of a staff member, and as soon as he walked in, many people took the initiative to come over to say hello.

"Hi, Duke."

"Long time no see, Pat."

How many people have you dealt with, and Duke has seen Pat? Kinsley, and then Eno? Martin also walked over and shook Duke's hand.

"I heard that the Harry Potter series is in the pipeline?" Ino? Martin said directly, "You should need child actors, right?" Need a few introductions? ”

"No thanks." Duke smiled politely, "Joanna? Rowling insisted that British actors must be used, and Warners and I had to agree. ”

Ino? Martin suddenly changed the subject, "Duke, are you interested in working with CAA?" ”

He is now in charge of CAA and must consider the interests of the entire company, "Nancy and I took the Star Trek business from Paramount Pictures......"

"You know, Ino." Duke still refused, "I'm working on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and I won't have time for the next three years." ”

"We can wait." Ino? Martin seemed to insist, "It's too late to work together on this one, we can work together on the next one." ”

"There's no packaging, you can use whoever you want." He added.

Duke's words became more tactful, "Let's talk about it when I'm done with the Lord of the Rings trilogy." ”

Ino? Martin was already different from the past, and after saying a few words, he was about to leave, and before leaving, he deliberately said, "Duke, although Martin? Bob left CAA, but I still want to be on the same side as you. ”

"That's what I thought too." Duke smiled at him.

Of course, this kind of thing can't be taken seriously, the biggest foundation for the cooperation between the two is no longer there!

Ino? Martin is gone, Pat? But she didn't mean to leave, she talked to Duke for a while, and then walked to the other side of the lounge when someone came to say hello.

Duke could tell, but it wasn't just him and Ino? The basis of Martin's collaboration is gone, Pat? Insley and Eno? The basis of Martin's cooperation has also disappeared, and the relationship between the two super brokerage giants is obviously no longer as harmonious as before.

These people can get together and work together, but it's just because they have Martin? Bob, this common enemy.

Pat? Not long after Kinsley left, she pulled a big-nosed actor over and specially introduced him to Duke, this is called Jack? Chen's guy is now the most popular Chinese actor in Hollywood.

Kingsley seemed to be ready to dig him, so she was very enthusiastic, but Duke, like other stars, just shook hands with him politely and exchanged a few words, although Kingsley faintly mentioned cooperation, but Duke refused without hesitation, after all, the difference in film styles between the two is too great.

And finally, Tom? Cruise led the crew in, and Duke greeted the Crews and walked into the theater with the others. (To be continued......)

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