1979 Chapter 1979

While explaining the script idea of ​​"The Sixth Sense of the Spirit", Robert carefully observed the changes in Hugo's expression. In Robert's view, he has exhausted his plans. According to expectations, Hugo should be full of curiosity about the script now, but Robert noticed that Hugo was distracted for a while. After God, Hugo's eyes showed a hint of amusement.

Robert didn't quite understand.

In his opinion, he did use a trick, and he didn't hide his intention from beginning to end. Hugo shouldn't be unhappy because of this. On the contrary, Hugo should be happy and excited because he has another excellent script. After all, Hugo has always been like this-script comes first, right? Moreover, the reason why he planned in such detail is because Hugo is worth it, otherwise he would not have spent any more time at all. This is the embodiment of Hugo's value, isn't it?

Robert has indeed considered all aspects, but he has overlooked one point. After all, human beings are not machines. If human emotions can be like computer instructions, one is one, and two is two, then things will not be so complicated. .

"So, what do you think?" Robert didn't think any further, and decided to take the initiative.

Hugo raised his eyebrows slightly, and said with a smile, "I thought you already knew my answer." This irony made Robert smile slightly, but he didn't mind Hugo's tone of voice, but He said calmly, "From my standpoint, I have already offered the best conditions, but the decision is ultimately up to you, isn't it?"

The subtext is to say that if Hugo wants to reject the "sixth sense of spirituality" willfully and ignore the advantages of the script itself, just because Robert's calculations are too delicate to make Hugo uncomfortable, then Robert can't do anything. Because in Hollywood, there are not one thousand but eight hundred people who miss opportunities and ruin their careers because of willfulness.

Not to mention, Macaulay Culkin, who disappeared completely, is an example.

Hugo didn't feel angry now. He suddenly had a very weird feeling, as if he was talking to a robot. It’s not that Robert is cold and unreasonable, on the contrary, in fact, Robert has always been like a spring breeze, and the elegance of advancing and retreating and speaking properly left a deep impression on Hugo; but it is precisely because of Robert’s almost perfect Decent, coupled with precise calculations step by step, it is like a computer that is running well.

This idea made Hugo stunned, and then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he asked curiously, "Why do you think I will be interested in this script?" Hugo tilted his head slightly, and looked at it with interest. Robert, "Why do you think I'm the most suitable candidate for the leading role?"

Robert seems to have prepared for this question a long time ago, "This question should not be answered by me, because my interpretation of the script and your attention to the script are two completely different positions. I think you need to read After finishing the script, it is up to you to make the decision. Of course, I hope you can reach an agreement with me to join this project and bring this wonderful story to the big screen."

Accurate, still accurate.

When Robert needed to persuade Hugo the most, he chose to step back and hand over the initiative to Hugo. If Hugo hadn't had such a strange idea just now, he would be completely led by Robert's nose now. Not only would he not be aware that Robert was advancing in retreat, but he would be complacent thinking that he had regained the initiative.

Even the change of mentality, Robert calculated so finely. Hugo's pupils couldn't help dilated slightly, a trace of surprise and helplessness flashed in his eyes, he felt a lump of cotton stuck in his throat, but finally it turned into a weak smile, he shook his head with a light smile, and then nodded , "Of course, of course."

Hugo admitted that even so, he still wants to read the script of "The Sixth Sense of Spirituality" because he is indeed very interested in this work. Not because of the character, but because of the description of emotional fetters in the movie, which really hit the soft part of his heart-Robert's calculation hits the red heart, damn it is accurate!

Moreover, after filming "The Truman Show", Hugo really thought about what it would be like to star in a horror movie. Unlike "Seven Deadly Sins", whether the acting method would need to be made Adjustment, and does the transmission of emotions need to be more exaggerated or calmer? Do comedy and horror acting have anything in common? Alfred Hitchcock once ordered that he didn't like method acting, and his films needed expression acting. So are all horror movies All so?

The timing of the appearance of the "sixth sense of spirituality" is too accurate and too ingenious, and there is almost no room for Hugo to refuse.

The more likely result is that after Hugo understands Robert's calculations, he will still willingly take over the script of "The Sixth Sense of the Spirit", because the surge in his heart has already begun to boil. This kind of feeling is very strange—because there is a high hope of appearing in my favorite work, the sense of anticipation and excitement is already warming up; but at the same time, because of other people's calculations, even my own inner changes and decisions can be calculated, this kind of feeling Chiguo's honesty is not only ashamed, but also a kind of shock. The feeling of being predicted by others about his next move is really bad.

Hugo suddenly felt a little pitiful for Michael Eisner—the famous Disney tyrant—if Robert really targeted him, then Michael would really have trouble sleeping and eating.

The thoughts that flashed through Hugo's mind did not attract Robert's attention—or maybe he didn't care at all. Robert smiled and raised the champagne glass in his hand, "I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation."

Hugo raised his empty hands and smiled, "Please help yourself."

The two left the balcony quickly. After all, Hugo still felt a little uncomfortable. When communicating with Robert, he was always cautious because he was worried that his words would reveal too much information, and he was uneasy. It's really hard to cheer up the prey you're staring at.

Back at the banquet hall, Hugo was quickly taken away by two members of the Writers Guild of America. They introduced Hugo to the senior staff of the Writers Guild of the East Coast of the United States. The Writers Guild of America is divided into two departments. The trade union, which represents New York and surrounding areas, has more than 4,000 members; and the West Coast Screenwriters Guild, which represents screenwriters in California, has more than 8,000 members.

The relationship between the two screenwriters' unions is very delicate, with cooperation and internal competition at the same time. Generally speaking, the East Coast Screenwriters Union is more noble. A group of screenwriters headed by Woody Allen are dismissive of the commercialization of the film industry. They do not reject commercial films, but refuse to compromise themselves because of business; West Bank screenwriters Trade unions are more mature and larger, and their commercialization is more mature.

Although Hugo belongs to the West Bank Screenwriters Union, in fact, the East Coast Screenwriters Union has always praised Hugo, from the co-signed "Shawshank's Redemption" to the independently created "Before Sunrise" and "Perfect", Hugo's style has always been closer to the East Coast style.

After talking with these "literati" for about half an hour, Hugo was able to escape. Seeing Joseph who was whispering to Jeffrey Katzenberg in the corner, Hugo walked over. Greeted two people, and then talked about Robert. On the one hand, Hugo wanted to inquire about Jeffrey, and on the other hand, he wanted Joseph to understand the situation so that he could communicate with Rick later.

After hearing Hugo's words, Jeffery was not surprised at all, and raised his eyebrows, "Do you know which company's 'Sixth Sense of Spirituality' is produced?"

"Disney?" Hugo said without going around the bend.

Jeffrey shook his head, "Bo Wei." Bo Wei Films, a subsidiary of Disney, was originally established to produce and distribute works that violate the Disney family joy brand image, while protecting the Disney brand image. , It also opens up the market for the diversification of Disney brands. Horror movies like "The Sixth Sense", even though they have family elements, are still classified under Bowei.

"David. Vogel decided to win this work." Jeffery continued, Joseph noticed Hugo's confusion, and explained in a low voice, "President of Bowei", Jeffery He nodded in agreement with Joseph's explanation, "Actually, the behind-the-scenes producers of this work are Frank Marshall (Frank. Marshall) and Katherine Kennedy."

Hugo looked at Joseph again, this time without waiting for Joseph to explain, Jeffrey said directly, "They are all old friends of Steven, and they are on the list of producers of 'Schindler's List' Two names." Hugo suddenly realized, "They can contact you through Steven, but David skipped them, found Robert, and contacted you..."

Jeffrey didn't finish his words, leaving a large gap.

Hugo thought about it carefully, and then came to his senses. No wonder Robert is so confident, he didn't show all his cards at all. With the script itself excellent and the characters attractive, if Robert persuaded Steven to take the lead, it would be very difficult for Hugo to refuse.

But David Walger bypassed Steven and sent Robert first... Hugo's eyes lit up, and then Jeffrey nodded, agreeing with Hugo's idea, "They have already targeted Eisner. Just wait, a year at most, and the news of Robert joining Disney will come out."

It has to be said that Jeffery's sense of smell is so keen. According to the historical trajectory, Robert officially entered Disneyland in February 1999 and became Michael Eisner's deputy.

This is really a big game of chess! Hugo was still worried about Michael's sleep quality just now, and now it seems that Michael is indeed about to start worrying.