Hollywood New Century

The 60th Cannes International Film Festival won the Palme d'Or, of course, not "No Country for Old Men", but the Romanian film "Three Weeks and Two Days in April"!

Of course, I have never heard of it. Anyway, Simon is not so cold to the three major international film festivals in Europe. Independent films need the blessing of film festivals. In the future, if you have a distribution network, you can make your own decisions.

"Simon, it's an AIDS charity auction party tonight," Joel Cohen said as they walked out of the Palace of Cinema with Simon.

"This seems to be the tradition of the Cannes Film Festival. The annual charity gala held by the American AIDS Research Center is also the highlight of the Cannes Film Festival. Let's go and see, the organizing committee has issued an invitation!" Simon is not really interested. , but it doesn't matter.

"Okay, Simon, you should be in Cannes for a few days on vacation, and our movie will be released soon. We have to go back to China as soon as possible to promote it!" Joel Cohen patted Simon's shoulder with a smile, thinking it was I'm a little disappointed because I didn't win an award.

"Hehe, our movies are still very good, but the chairman of the jury this year likes quieter movies. The voice of "Zodiac" is also very high, and it is not as fruitless as us!"

Afterwards, the two chatted for a few more words and then separated.

Not far from the door, Simon ran into the couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie again.

As the most influential star couple at this year's Cannes Film Festival, they are the focus of attention wherever they go.

"Simon, good afternoon!"

"Pete, Julie, hello!"

"I didn't expect you to come to Cannes, and I didn't see you at this year's Oscars," Angelina Jolie laughed.

"From New Orleans, I have to go to Greece anyway, by the way," Simon was about to go to "Mamma Mia!" "The location of the Greek beach to see.

"Simon, David was stopped by you from going to Chicago to shoot, and he made a lot of noise," Brad Pitt laughed.

"A director, you always like to shoot your own thoughts. Unlike a film company, you have opened a plan B film company yourself, you should understand," Simon said.

Brad Pitt nodded, and of course the movie was coming on budget.

After a while, a group of reporters quickly gathered around,

"Julie, you are so beautiful!"

"Pete, will there be any follow-up plans after "Thirteen Arhats"?"

"Mr. Pike, can you see the progress of your new film with Pitt, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?"

The three of them were interviewed separately. Simon suddenly found a reporter from Sina Entertainment. He felt a touch of kindness and smiled at the Sina reporter: "Are you from China?"

The Sina reporter was a little flattered, nodded and said, "Yes, specially from China, Mr. Pike, can I ask a few questions?"

Simon smiled and nodded: "Yes, I know a little about China, and I can speak Chinese too!"

Immediately, he said in Chinese, "Ask if you have any questions!"

Reporter: "Oh my God, this Chinese is so fluent. Have you ever been to China? What does China look like in your heart?"

Simon: "No, I haven't been there yet, but I have learned from many aspects. For example, the entertainment industry I am in, China is a great country. Next year, I am looking forward to going to Beijing to watch the Olympic Games!"

Reporter: "Really, our country welcomes all those who come to enjoy the Olympic Games next year, but here I would like to congratulate Xinghai Film's "Spartan 300 Warriors" which has achieved a very good box office!"

Simon: "Unfortunately, 'Spartan 300' can't be released in China, and this 'No Country for Old Men' probably can't either!"

Reporter: "But "The Devil Wears Prada" was also Mr. Parker's work, which is very popular in China!"

Simon: "More films produced by Xinghai Pictures will be released in China in the future, and I also look forward to cooperating with Chinese filmmakers!"

Reporter: "There are many Chinese films participating in the Cannes Film Festival this year. Which film does Mr. Parker like the most?"

Simon: "The Sun Also Rises directed by Jiang Wen is not bad!"

Reporter: "Many Chinese actors have entered Hollywood now, such as Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Zhang Ziyi, will Mr. Parker collaborate with them in movies in the future?"

Simon nodded and said, "Of course there will be opportunities. As the fastest-growing developing country with a huge film market, I believe that more Chinese actors and directors will enter the international market in the future!"

"Thank you, I can't believe that Mr. Pike can speak Chinese so well. Welcome to Beijing next year to watch the Olympic Games, and the entertainment industry in China will also welcome it!"

Simon chatted with the reporter from Sina.com for a while and then left. This should be regarded as a small leak in China!

Who can better cater to the future Chinese market than Xinghai Entertainment?

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie also walked towards the hotel together, Angelina Jolie sighed: "Simon Pike is really amazing, that "Spartan 300 Warriors" is now around the world It's already $250 million at the box office!"

"It's really amazing. I thought he was good at developing women's movies, but "Spartan 300", the good reputation of "No Country for Old Men" can't be stopped," Brad Pitt had to admire, at least more than The reputation of his "Thirteen Arhats" is much better.

"He just gave an interview to a Chinese reporter, and it's clear that he's also starting to pay attention to the Chinese market. It seems that the big Hollywood studios have been crowding into China in the past two years," Angelina Jolie said.

"With a market of more than one billion people, the economy is developing very fast. All film companies understand it, and it seems that there is some policy on the cultural industry in China. I heard Gray mentioned that it is a good gap," Brad said. Pitt also heard a bit from Brad Gray, the current chairman of Paramount Pictures. After all, this kind of thing is not something he needs to consider.

"You and George are good friends, but Simon obviously hates George Clooney. Simon Pike's achievements will definitely not be small in the future. Will there be any bad influence at that time?" Angelina Jolie looks very Exactly, Harvey Weinstein not only missed "300 Spartans" himself, but also got the script for "No Country for Old Men" one step later.

Harvey Weinstein is so shrewd that he has already suffered two losses in Simon's hands. Simon's vision is too good.

"Okay, don't think about it, Simon is a businessman, he doesn't care about a star, George Clooney should not be looked down upon by Simon in the future," Brad Pitt held his wife's hand laughed.

"That's right," Angelina Jolie smiled,

"Maybe, Simon will also fail. After all, how many independent film companies have gone from glory to bankruptcy in recent years!"