Hollywood New Century

On a large yacht off the coast of King's Wharf in Los Angeles, the brightly lit yacht looks dazzling at sea.

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" not only has a good box office, but also has a good reputation. Although it lost to "Slumdog Millionaire" at the previous Golden Globe Awards, it is definitely a favorite for the best picture at the Academy Awards.

And Simon Pike's Xinghai Pictures, as the co-producer of the film, will of course hold a celebration banquet.

In addition, both Warner Bros. and Paramount have high-level executives to attend the yacht reception, and the yacht is even more star-studded.

Needless to say, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman and other Australian stars.

"Hey, Simon, this scene is really bad today!" In the backstage of the second floor lobby of the yacht, Simon met Alan Horn, the chairman of the production department of Warner Bros. Pictures.

"Is there a chance to celebrate, it doesn't matter if the scene is bigger," Simon and Alan Horn shook hands, taking no surprise at Hollywood's Mediterranean bald film and television tycoon.

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" was originally Alan Horn's innocence, but he also attended today, and Paramount's president Gail Boardman also attended.

"This year, your Xinghai Pictures is really making big moves. Such a strong fund can support any of your blockbusters," Alan Horn is of course envious. The funds required for the release of blockbusters are too huge. At present, Warner Bros. , is jealous of Simon's huge Wall Street earnings.

"Hehe, Time Warner is a major global media conglomerate. Movies, TV, cable operations, advertising, Internet services, etc. are incomparable to us," Simon Parker said, taking a sip of the red wine in his hand and continuing to speak. ,

"At present, Time Warner has heard that it is going to be separated from AOL, and AOL's independence is also a good thing for Time Warner."

"The board of directors and shareholders of the group are working on it. Our focus is still on Warner Bros. Entertainment. In the current economic situation, except for Xinghai, almost all film investment funds are being cut, which is rare!" Alan Horn said to the group's senior management The big strategy doesn't have much say, and at present it is only concerned with the progress of Warner Bros. Pictures.

"The environment will improve. The film cake cannot be eaten by one or two companies. As the world's film center, we should look to the future!" Simon also knows that the current strength of Xinghai Entertainment has caused hostility from other film companies. Infighting will only hurt both sides. New technologies and new ideas are the right way to compete for new markets.

Alan Horn smiled. Needless to say, everyone understands that the North American market has always been the largest market.

In addition to MGM, the other six established film groups are overtaken by a new type of film company, which is somewhat unacceptable anyway.

"Marvel's adaptation of "Iron Man" did a good job. In the future, Marvel Studios in your hands is estimated to be DC's biggest competitor," Alan Horn laughed, which belongs to Warner Bros.'s DC Entertainment adaptation Superman and Batman have always been cash cows.

Moreover, the characters Superman and Batman have always been the most popular heroes, and Marvel has only Spider-Man to fight.

However, Spider-Man has already been captured by Sony, and it is unexpected that the second-tier character Iron Man developed by Xinghai Entertainment will be so successful.

"Batman directed by Mr. Nolan is currently the highest-grossing superhero movie, and it seems that Warner Bros. is about to release the DC adaptation of "Watchmen." Mr. Zach Snyder worked with me on "Spartan" before. "300 Warriors" is a very talented director!" Simon said this, but he was still a little happy in his heart, Zach Snyder's "Watchmen" is definitely a heroic film with great depth, A typical example of winning the word of mouth and losing the box office.

"I thought Simon, your energy now is mainly on your two teams, or on Wall Street. I can't believe that you are still paying attention to Hollywood!" Alan Horn said with a smile, Warner Bros. The adaptation of the comic has always been planned, and the reboot of "Batman" has been a huge success, thanks to the young director Christopher Nolan.

Hopefully Zach Snyder can be as successful as his fellow Nolan.

"Let's go, our guests seem to be in a hurry to wait for us," Simon looked at the yacht hall not far away. As the organizer, he could not ignore the guests.

There was laughter and chatter, and the waiters interspersed in the crowd and kept bringing drinks to these Hollywood stars.

Simon had just finished chatting with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie when he saw Nicole Kidman, who he hadn't seen for a long time, come to his side.

"Hi, Nicole!"

"Simon!"

The two hugged, and Nicole Kidman seemed to be less melancholy than before, getting older, but still a bit smart.

""Weakness" has been filmed, and the release will not be released until November. This year Xinghai seems to have several blockbusters in preparation, congratulations!" Nicole can't talk to Simon as casually as before, the original Maotou boy is now It's already a sight to behold.

Simon smiled. Nicole Kidman's films in the past few years were almost unsuccessful. This inspirational film "Weakness" was released during the financial turmoil this year, which is definitely attractive.

"By the way, I heard that you are considering making a movie version of "Rabbit Hole" recently?" Simon asked.

"Well, I'm currently negotiating with the producers of the drama, and I'm still discussing it. Anyway, I signed a 5-film contract with your Venus Films, and this is the second film," Nicole Kidman said with a smile Laughing, the small achievements of the low-cost literary film "Sunshine Cleaning" gave her a direction for the film.

The play "Rabbit Hole" premiered on Broadway in 2006, and it is still being performed, so it seems good to be adapted into a movie.

"Well, relying on your network to attract some stars to join, the investment is not large, you can develop into this type, so that Huaying Production Company also has projects to operate, right?" Simon has not seen the drama "Rabbit Hole", is the movie good? Of course I don't know.

"I'm listening to your advice now, and I'm much more cautious when choosing projects. I plan to run "Rabbit Hole" well this year. I'll also play the heroine, and the cost of the film can be saved a lot," Nicole said. Although Kidman has a good relationship with Simon, the distribution company is also looking for food. Although Venus Pictures mainly distributes literary films, it is also important to make money.

"Hehe, it makes sense, but you're not short of money, right," Simon joked.

"I work hard for money, and I don't dare to mention money in front of you," Nicole thought of something, and then said,

"If I have time these days, I have a party to hold, can you come?"

"Yes, I will stay in Los Angeles for a while at the moment, just notify me after you arrange it," Simon will of course give Nicole this face!