Time slowly slipped to October, the hot temperature in Los Angeles is long gone, but the publicity war between major film companies has entered a white heat, and now the Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Year stalls are getting more and more attention, and the box office figures are beginning to be on par with the summer stalls.

As the first film to enter the North American film market, Luc? Besson also set his sights on this time period, and despite still being busy with post-production, the promotional plans for "Killer Leon" began as early as the day the film was launched.

Just like "Terminator 2", after Ryan got involved, Columbia Pictures lost the distribution rights of the film, of course, Ryan himself did not know.

It should be said that he was born to clash with the Japanese......

Miramax released the first trailer early, led by Luc? Besson's own editing, discarding the sensitive elements of the film, focuses on Leon's uncanny killer skills and hot scenes, and how to save a little girl named Matilda from a desperate situation.

Judging from the trailer alone, this is the story of a killer who rescues a desperate girl, and there seems to be nothing special about it, but the screenwriter of this movie has Ryan's name hanging behind him, and his work has always been creative, so most people believe that the trailer shows only a small part of the movie's content.

There are quite a few boring critics trying to decipher the content of this movie from the trailer, after all, this is Ryan? Jenkins would be the only one that would be released in '92.

"It's a story about a killer, and we can see from the trailer that the story is supposed to take place in New York, where the police also play a very dishonorable role in the movie. But I'm a little worried that Ryan's most important period was in his sister Nicole? Kidman grew up under his care. Does he know how to describe the image of a killer? Of course, we all know that Ryan has a wide range of readings and unexpected ideas. Maybe he'll describe a killer like no other for us......"

These critics are well aware that it is foolish to make judgments about a movie before it is released, and that what is written is often nonsense.

Some media have set their sights on the cast and crew of the film, after all, since Ryan's debut, his works have become popular with many people.

For example, in a "Sixth Sense", not only he and Nicole? Kidman became famous, officially entered Hollywood, and let David? Fincher was nominated for an Oscar for Best Director for his debut film. Later, "Sleepless in Seattle" made Tom? Hanks and Nicole? Kidman has both entered the ranks of Hollywood A-listers, and "The Bodyguard" has made Whitney? Houston's career is making great progress, and the limelight faintly overwhelms Madonna? Sicconi, recommend Brad? Pitt starred in "The Heroes of the Righteous Sea", and Hollywood is about to usher in another popular idol Xiaosheng.

"Whether it's director Luc? Besson, or the two lead actors? Renault and Gary? Oldman, who is not unfamiliar to us, Leon's image is derived from Ryan's reading of a film Jean? The film starring Mr. Renault, according to director Besson. Gary? Oldman also came from Ryan's recommendation, and maybe we can see the wonderful performances of these two actors in the movie......"

"Another main actor, Natalie? Miss Portman is a newcomer, and we haven't gotten much information about her so far, but in the only few shots of the trailer. We vaguely saw her excellent acting skills, although her facial lines were a little rougher, but faintly a little Audrey? Hepburn's demeanor when he was young. And several of the crew members we interviewed revealed the acting skills that Miss Portman showed during filming. Can you even talk to Ryan? Jenkins was on a par with "The Sixth Sense" when he filmed ......"

After reading this report, Ryan didn't have to call to ask. This must be Harvey? Weinstein deliberately leaked the news, but he kept his agreement with Ryan and did not leak Natalie's identity in advance.

And it's not too outrageous, Natalie's talent in acting is really unquestionable.

Now it's just a trailer, and the real trouble will come after the movie is released, and Ryan knows very well that even if he has some surgery on the movie plot, the controversy after the release may be unavoidable, and some people always like to stand on the moral high ground to blame others, but never care if their butts are clean or not.

"So after the trailer was released, your classmates didn't even notice it?"

In the bedroom, Ryan is holding the microphone and talking on the phone with Natalie, who is far away in New York.

"Of course!" The voice over there was inevitably a little triumphant, "The actor announced by the movie is called Natalie?" Portman, my name is Natalie? Heschler, obviously not alone, besides, I have already changed my hairstyle and grown a little taller...... Well, ah, it's nothing, no one will recognize me anyway. ”

"Come on, Nat." Ryan couldn't help but slap out, "This kind of little trick can also have a temporary effect, and when the movie is released, your classmates will definitely drown you...... Well, and journalists and paparazzi. ”

"Not necessarily." Hearing this hummed words, Ryan could almost imagine Natalie's wrinkled nose in disdain.

It's a pity, Nat, even if you're smart, you're still naïve! Ryan sighed secretly, with Natalie's age and acting skills shown in the movie, as well as sensitive subject matter, the reporter will definitely dig her bottom clean.

Well...... And add Ryan? Jenkins' childhood friend.

"Alright, Nat." Ryan tapped his fingers, scratched his face again, and still said, "If the movie is released and causes you trouble, I hope you don't blame me." ”

"Blame you? Why ...... I" Natalie's voice suddenly broke off, probably thinking of the sensitive subject matter of the movie, "Ryan, I remember that you said in your letter before that the chosen path must be brave and determined, all the criticism and slander and difficulties and setbacks are just bubbles, do you think I will be afraid of these?" ”

Yes, Natalie in this life is not Natalie in the previous life, she has been influenced by herself to some extent! The ambition is greater, and the character is more proud and strong.

Listening to her innocent and firm tone, I don't know why. Ryan suddenly had the feeling that there was a girl in my family who had just grown up, but Natalie's next words. Destroy that feeling completely.

"Besides, Ryan. You...... Aren't you standing in front of me? When there is criticism and controversy, it will first rush at you, and I will hide behind you...... Hee-hee......"

Sure enough, it was a smart little Lori, Ryan smiled helplessly, "Okay, dear Nat, just let me act as your humanoid shield." ”

After chatting about the movie again, Natalie on the other side suddenly asked, "Ryan, didn't you say you want to be for the world...... World cup. That's the name, right? Do you want to shoot a promotional MV for them? Not done yet? I'll see. ”

"No, it's early. Originally, the World Cup organizing committee had already negotiated, but FIFA asked to cooperate with their publicity plan, and it will not be released until next year. ”

Speaking of which, Ryan is also very helpless, those corrupt people who engage in sports politics are too troublesome, if it weren't for their strength, he would want to break up with them.

Hanging up Natalie's phone, Ryan put away the script for "The Sugar-Coated Trap". The script was almost finished, and although it had a foundation from the movies he had seen in his previous life, the adaptation was not easy, and he consulted a lot of law books for it. Fortunately, this head in this life is good enough.

Anyway, the film adaptation right of the novel is in his hands, and he is not in a hurry to release it, and has been thinking about what kind of benefits should be exchanged for this work recently?

Soon. "Killer Leon" launched a poster, and the crew directly adopted several sketches drawn by Ryan. One of the most striking is the one where Leon and Matilda walk on the road.

Leon held Wan Nianqing in one hand and a pistol with a silencer in the other; Matilda wears a shorts jacket with a sun-shaped pendant around her neck. Carrying a bear doll in one hand and a paper bag in the other, he is looking at the cool killer with a sideways face.

There are also separate posters of the three main characters, as well as a few pictures of Leon and Matilda living together.

In fact, some intuitive veteran filmmakers vaguely feel that the content of this movie is unusual, especially the life pictures of the little girl and the middle-aged killer, why does it have a faint flavor of "Taxi Driver...... No, it should be the taste of Lolita.

Of course, before the release of the movie, neither reporters nor film critics will speak lightly.

Maybe it's because of faith in Ryan, or maybe it's because of Luc? In Besson's post-production schedule, Miramax set the schedule of "Killer Leon" in the fiercely contested Christmas slot, and the premiere was also placed in New York.

"Don't worry, Harvey, I'll be going to the premiere, Nicole? She didn't have time, she was supposed to go to Montana with the Jurassic Park crew at that time, and the rest? You go and ask Julis and the producers over there, haven't they been in charge of the project all along? Nat? I think the suspense is perfect when it is solved at the last minute, isn't it? So be it, I'll see you in New York in a while, I still have something to talk to you about. ”

In the driving car, Ryan put down his mobile phone and couldn't help scratching his head, saying that in his previous life, "Killer Leon" was not very good at the box office in North America, Harvey? Will Weinstein put it on the Christmas stall and hit the streets?

However, the more controversial the movie, the more eye-catching it is, and with its own appeal, shouldn't it? How can you say that Natalie's debut film will also be promoted to the 100 million yuan box office club?

Looking at the reversing scenery outside the window, Ryan stretched and asked the driver's seat, "George, how long will it take?" ”

"It's still early, Ryan, and if you're bored, you can get some sleep." George said without looking back.

"Forget it."

Ryan shrugged his shoulders and glanced back, the familiar old Ford was hanging unhurriedly behind him, and he couldn't help but shake his head, the smell and tracking ability of the one in the back was really extraordinary.

Before leaving Beverly Hills, George went around several times and threw off all the reporters and paparazzi, and this guy disappeared, but who knew that he had just left the boundaries of Los Angeles County, and he followed again.

Anyway, they were used to it, and Ryan didn't care, so he simply took the map and looked for a place called Sonoma on it. (To be continued......)