Chapter 173： No one has less hands and feet

"Hi, Duke."

As soon as he walked into the VIP lounge of the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, someone walked over to say hello. Tina Fei stood behind Duke, eyes drifting from the face, and immediately moved closer.

"This is Andy Hill, deputy director of the Twentieth Century Fox Publishing Department," she whispered. "People close to him call him Andy."

When prompted by the female assistant, Duke immediately stretched out his hand enthusiastically and shook it on the other's stretched hand, "It's been a long time, Andy."

"Yeah, the last time I met was a screening meeting." The other party naturally couldn't detect any abnormality and said affectionately. "This is really a shocking film. This must be another successful cooperation between us."

A few words of greeting with this Fox executive, Duke went to the other side, maybe it was the cause of the "Independence Day" explosion, or maybe it was the film’s good reputation for trial screenings. Many people came to say hello today, and quite a few He didn't know part of it, but Tina Fei, who had been trained by Penny Kelly, could always send reminders in time.

In the VIP lounge, the stars are shining, Tom Hanks and Ino Martin are standing in the corner, their eyes changing directions with Duke's figure.

"Tom, you watched the film during the trial screening," Eno Martin smiled and asked Hanks, "Now don't worry?"

"Except for worrying about the box office." Tom Hanks showed his iconic honest smile.

Ino Martin shook his head. "I think the box office is the least worry about Duke movies."

"It's true."

Hanks obviously agrees with the agent’s words. Why should he participate in this film? In addition to optimistic about the script and the character itself, Duke Rosenberg’s commercial success is also the focus, and he wants to completely determine his own The status of Hollywood, just two Oscar winners is not enough. It also has enough box office appeal.

Cooperating with a successful commercial director is undoubtedly the right choice.

"The film cannot have the super high box office like "Independence Day"." Tom Hanks whispered, "Word of mouth shouldn't be a problem. Many people are worried that Duke will shoot it as the World War II version of "Independence Day." Presumably the content of the film will surprise them."

"A director who likes to make popcorn movies suddenly made a film with a lot of thought." Ino Martin's eyes have been looking at Duke. "And also doing so well, I really don't know how the critics will react."

"How will they react?" Tom Hanks spoke with a faint ridicule, "Unscrupulous attack? Don't forget that this year is the 50th anniversary of victory in World War II. The film will be released on Memorial Day before the Fallen. If they attack The theme of the film..."

With a cold snorted, Tom Hanks shook his head. If someone is so stupid to criticize the theme of the film and the thoughts it reflects, then he is really making himself trouble.

"Film critics may not let Duke go." Ino Martin took his words. "They can start with film techniques and bugs. Of course. The smartest thing to do is to remain silent."

Entering the VIP lounge, Irene Lauder looked around, full of familiar faces, many of which are the famous existence of Ho Lame, but unfortunately she is an outsider, she knows others, others don’t know her, plus To introduce the young director to your friends. There is no plan to get in front of the big stars.

"Anna, here."

Eyes swept across the lounge. Irene found the person who invited her to the premiere, took her friend, and walked directly over.

"Miss Lauder is here."

Hearing Tina Fey's reminder, Duke turned his head, just in time to see Irene Lauder walking with another blond woman of the same age, raising his hand to greet her.

"Duke. This is my friend, Anna Prinz, who works as an assistant director in a Hollywood production company." Irene introduced the two sides, "Anna, this is Duke. Director of "Saving Private Ryan" ."

Shaking hands with the young director on the opposite side, Anna watched him talking with Irene calmly. She has been in Hollywood for a while. Although it is the first time to see a real person, she has heard too many rumors about this young director. Too much.

With the huge sales of "Independence Day", the big director who has risen like a comet in the past few years is not an exaggeration to say that he is a legend in Hollywood today, and a role model for young directors like her who dream of success.

Perhaps success cannot be replicated, but some precedents can always be used for reference.

Duke here is still busy socializing, and at the entrance of the cinema on the other side, many people are queuing to enter.

"Los Angeles Times" film critic Kenneth Turan and "Hollywood Reporter" film critic Todd McCarthy, old friends, met. Although the organizer did not provide any free services, they still managed to get the premiere. In order to see Duke Rosenberg’s masterpiece for the first time, and then launch a targeted judgment.

Walked into the theater, sat in adjacent seats, and the two waited and talked.

"I would love to see an "Independence Day" style pure popcorn movie." Todd McCarthy said. "It's best if this is a typical Duke movie."

"Don't you hate movies like this very much?" Kenneth Turan asked slightly puzzled, "Why?"

"Because "Independence Day" is so successful, this kind of success cannot be replicated, and it cannot be sustained."

Hearing Todd McCarthy's words, Kenneth Turan nodded, "Indeed, Duke has reached the limit of sensory stimulation on Independence Day, and it is impossible to exceed it."

"So, if "Saving Private Ryan" is still pure popcorn." Todd Maxy squinted slightly, "I also use explosions as a selling point, so it will definitely be compared with "Independence Day". ..."

"Causes aesthetic fatigue." Kenneth Turan accepted his words, "The box office failed to meet expectations, and even the box office failed?"

Todd Maxy laughed. "Aren't we waiting to see him fail?"

"It's you, not me." Kenneth Turan quickly separated his relationship, "I have always liked his movies. If he did not do too much last time, I would not follow you..."

"Kenneth, criticizing Duke Rosenberg is the consensus reached by the entire film critics!"

After the old friend’s words, Kenneth Turan didn’t say anything, but waited quietly for the start of the film. According to the information he received, Duke Rosenberg had already gained a lot of style in this film. In terms of changes, this is a very smart young director who clearly understands the problems he may face after "Independence Day".

The commercial results of "Independence Day" are really horrible. Even now, there are still some overseas markets being screened. The global box office is infinitely close to 910 million US dollars, and the box office record of "Jurassic Park" is getting closer and closer. .

In Kenneth Turan’s view, Duke Rosenberg has achieved the ultimate in business and will not even be able to break through this achievement in the next ten to twenty years or even longer. For the director, this is both an honor. It is also a confinement. If you make a change in style at an untimely time, your life's achievements may be limited to this.

Just a few rows behind him, there were more and more ordinary movie fans. Now Allen, Jones, and Cunites, who have graduated to work, gather again and appear in the premiere theater.

"Old rules, no water, no popcorn."

Cunites mumbled as he sat in a chair, "Although Duke's movies are standard popcorn movies, they are the least suitable for popcorn movies."

Allen and Jones didn't bother to pay attention to him, and got together to whisper. Instead, a young student-like audience next to Cunites asked curiously, "Why?"

"Have you never seen a movie directed by Duke before?" Kunites turned his head and asked, the student shook his head, "Have you seen it, watched "Independence Day."

"When you lower your head to eat popcorn or drink water, do you miss the wonderful shots?"

"It seems... Yeah."

"Get to know, my name is Cunites, a standard Duke Rosenberg format film enthusiast."

"My name is Irving and I like "Independence Day" very much..."

There are more and more people in the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. They are waiting for the movie to be released, not far away. There are also large audiences in the Sacred Citizen Auditorium, who are also waiting for the movie to be released.

Two large premieres were held at the same time, setting off the prosperous surface of Hollywood and the competition behind it.

Freed from the entanglement of the media reporters, Mel Gibson walked into the theater and found agent Martin Bob, and the two walked to a quiet corner tacitly.

"Called?" Mel Gibson asked.

"With the help of Paramount and Viacom, it's pretty easy." Martin Bob lowered his voice. "We helped those people get tickets to the premiere of "Saving Private Ryan". They are already sitting on each other. In the theater."

The theaters do not have the advantage, only starting from other places. Mel Gibson doesn’t want to lose to the young director who caused him huge trouble. There is no psychological burden to do this, let alone the other party behind "Brave Heart" The hands and feet are no less than them.

As Mel Gibson walked into the theater, the screening here was about to begin.

In the Hollywood Chinese Theater on the other side, the lights are extinguishing row after row. Sitting a bit back, Luther's eyes are looking straight at the screen, as if he wants to find the flaws in the movie now.

He is a black man and a representative of a certain black rights organization. Today he has to wear colored eyes to examine the movies made by those white guys!

At the same time, Rodriguez, who was in the first two rows, had the same idea. The Latinos made huge sacrifices for World War II. How could mainstream society ignore them?

In the iconic soundtrack, the opening of 20th Century Fox appeared, followed by the openings of Warner Bros. and Walt Disney, and then, an old Stars and Stripes waving in the wind! (To be continued...)