After entering December, Ryan's energy turned back to the movie side, and "Toy Story 2" inevitably experienced a sharp decline in the box office in the second week, but the nearly $40 million box office still guaranteed the top spot in the weekly box office charts in North America, and some people even think that this animated feature film may not be able to challenge the box office figures of "Star Wars Prequel 1" in North America.

Maybe it's past the craziest period, or maybe it's Scott's tactics, and Pixar's stock has stopped its crazy upward trend, and everything seems to be moving in the desired direction.

Jenkins Films also began to exert efforts at this time, and the promotion of "The Pianist", which had been tepid, finally began a large-scale advertising campaign as the film was about to fully land in North America, but compared with the movies Ryan starred in in the past, its strength was obviously insufficient.

The subject matter of this movie is really not suitable for hype, once it is not mastered well, it will cause great trouble, even if huge advertising costs are invested in it, it will not bring essential changes to the audience of the movie.

Ryan knows this very well, most of his die-hard fans are young people, and such a dull and cold movie will definitely not be too popular, even if they go to the cinema to support themselves, I am afraid they will only watch it once.

After all, "The Pianist" is not like "Schindler's List" with its high-rise and drama-filled plot, which attracts a considerable audience into theaters.

Like all movies, "The Pianist" held a preview before its release, and then signed a contract with less than 500 theaters, and Paramount Pictures, as the distributor, can be said to have made a lot of efforts to win such a number of theaters for a literary film in the hot Christmas file.

For the market prospect of this movie, Ryan's request is very simple, try to recover the cost at the box office.

Of course, this refers to the global box office, and Ryan is not confident either. The North American box office alone can pay for itself, and the subject matter and style of the film determine its audience.

Actually, having said that, "The Pianist" is not going for the box office, Ryan decided to shoot it, just for the Oscars, that's all.

As for Roman, who is far away in France? Polanski, despite his extreme dissatisfaction with Jenkins Films' approach, wisely kept silent, and the producers had the absolute right to dispose of the film. This is not only a Hollywood rule, but even in the European film industry.

Besides, the original contract did not indicate that the film had to participate in the Cannes Film Festival.

Ryan can also guess something, with Polanski's past experiences, coupled with the theme and style of the film, in the style of the French, he will definitely give him a Palme d'Or.

To know the way, Roman? Polanski has never won the Palme d'Or yet.

But. He won the Oscar for Best Director for this film in his previous life, and Ryan wondered if the company that distributed the film at the time had done public relations for him, but Ryan did not plan to throw a large amount of publicity money and other resources for the other party.

After all. He's not James? Cameron and Stephen? Spielberg, even in Ryan's heart, he even Michael? Bedu can't be compared, because he can't bring benefits to himself.

Since not friends. The only measure is profit.

"So, you're not going to have a premiere?"

Charlize who just returned from South Africa? Theron slowed down his horse, allowing the horse to circle around the racetrack. looked at Ryan beside him, "What are you doing?" If you don't hold the premiere, the media and fans will be disappointed. ”

"My dear, the higher the investment in such a film, the more difficult it will be to recoup the cost." Ryan reached out, took off the cowboy hat that held down the beautiful blonde hair, and put it on his head, then said, "This movie is going for the Oscars, even if you have to lose money, you have to pay less." ”

"You're realistic." Charlize? Theron shook his head as he remembered his old ways.

"Hey, Charlie, for a businessman, controlling costs is the most basic quality." Ryan waved his hand dissatisfied, pulling down his cowboy hat to cover his eyes, "It's so sad that you make such an assessment." ”

Charlize? Theron smiled and said, "Actually, it's a lucky thing to be your friend. ”

"What about my girlfriend?" Ryan asked playfully.

"Very, very insecure!" Charlize? Theron was clearly not joking, "Think about it, my lover is the most popular man in the world, and countless Hollywood women who dream of fame want to climb into his bed, and this pressure is very, very high!" ”

She seemed to speak her mind, and she felt relaxed at once.

Ryan didn't speak, but was the first to return to the manor's stables, waiting for Charlize? When Theron came in, he gave the horse to the trainer and dragged her out of the house.

"I suddenly remembered Brigo." Ryan didn't want to continue the conversation and brought up the mounts that fought alongside him in New Zealand, "Although it doesn't have the same pedigree as these thoroughbreds, I feel that it is more spiritual. ”

"Then you can buy Brigo, and when the crew finishes filming, it will be shipped back to Los Angeles." Charlize? Theron reminded carefully.

"Actually, it's already mine."

Long before his last return to North America, Ryan asked George to buy Brigo, and if he hadn't been filming yet, he would have shipped it back long ago.

"Shall we have a toast for Brigo's sake?" The two slowly walked into the back garden.

"Just kiss it."

Ryan did what he said and pulled Charlize over? Theron, slicing his lips.

Without hesitation, the South African diamond sucked on his lips, and then tangled together, until a long time later, the two of them parted breathlessly.

"Why are you in your menstrual period now?" Ryan grumbled slightly.

"This kind of thing for women, it's normal to be a few days early and a few days late." Charlize? Theron hugged Ryan hard and looked up into his eyes, "Ryan, I'll ...... if you need to There are other ways to help you. ”

"Forget it." Ryan looked at the two sliding red lips, resisted the urge in his heart, and looked at his watch, "It's almost time, there's a good show to watch." Go? ”

"Fun?" Charlize nodded without any hesitation, "Of course I want to go." ”

Hollywood Star Studios, located in the suburbs of Orange County, is a literal soundscape that is actually a humble soundstage area, and the films shot here are mostly small-budget indie films, as well as B-movies full of violence and sexual elements.

With the assistance of bodyguards, George's car easily shook off the paparazzi that followed him, and the black Chevrolet finally stopped in front of a studio on the set.

According to the unwritten rules of Hollywood, cars are not allowed on the set. But the management here was chaotic, George just shoved out a dollar bill, and the car drove directly to the front of the studio.

"What are we doing here?" Hats, sunglasses and scarves, almost Charlize? Theron's pretty face was completely enveloped.

"Of course, I'm here to see the play." Ryan wouldn't tell her anything else.

Led by George, Ryan and the others went around the side door and walked into the studio, where he pointed to the heavily armed South African diamond, "Honey, you're about to become a face-covering maniac." ”

"I'm not thinking about you?" Charlize again showed the right amount of complaint. "Since you don't want to make it public for the time being, of course I can't let the paparazzi recognize it."

Ryan closed his mouth and dragged her into a room on the second floor, where there was a large glass on the side facing the first floor. The kind that can only be seen from the inside out.

"Are we going to watch someone else film?" Charlize was very curious.

This studio is very shabby, the props arranged underneath are also very rudimentary, and the shooting is at most a B-grade movie, is this kind of film shooting interesting?

"Don't worry. My dear. Ryan took the drink from George and shoved it into Charlize's hand.

"Okay then."

Anyway, with Ryan by her side, she felt very satisfied. I just waited patiently, watching the staff below busy, sometimes one person has to work part-time for several positions, it's actually funny, isn't it?

The soundproofing of the room was not very good, it took about ten minutes, Charlize? Theron faintly heard the director's roar, and then two almost naked actors walked up to the camera, one of them was unusually familiar, and it was clearly the handsome young man from before.

She looked at Ryan and roughly understood something, some time ago there were media reports that the one downstairs took over a B-grade film, but she didn't expect it to involve gay themes......

Downstairs, the two actors were already entangled in one place, and the former superstar was directly pressed under the other, which also involved some abuse scenes, although he knew that it was all acting, Charlize still lowered his eyelids slightly.

Starring in such a sensitive movie, isn't he going to turn over in the future?

As soon as he thought of this, Charlize looked to his side, can he still turn over with him? All this is obviously expressionless, like a lover of a bystander.

Although it has long been known that Ryan has a very different attitude towards friends and strangers, until now, Charlize? Theron had just seen the other side of him, the one who was ruthless to his enemies.

Although there is some discomfort in the bottom of my heart, Charlize? Theron is not stupid, she has seen the reality and darkness of Hollywood, and Ryan is using all kinds of means to hold up a fairly clean sky for himself and his friends, protecting them step by step.

Subconsciously shook the big hand next to him, and Charlize simply pillowed on his broad shoulders.

Ryan gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek, "Make friends with people who will help you, win over people who have common interests, and suppress enemies who can't be reconciled, Hollywood is an alternative battlefield." ”

Why did you choose to take Charlize? Theron came over, Ryan naturally had his intentions, he didn't want to lose any of them, and he didn't want someone to do something stupid in the future because of some inexplicable interests.

After all, the opponent has already begun to move, and luring the people around him is undoubtedly one of the best means.

He believes in Nicole and Natalie, and this trust has been accumulated over a decade, and Charlize, who he has only known since he grew up, is the one he worries the most. (To be continued......)

PS: PS: We don't blacken diamonds