Chapter 901: Scum Also Needs to Be Scum Clearly

"My role was the first to be decided, and I have a lot of roles, and I can even be said to be the male lead."

Eskub was very proud, "And it's a white film. I beat all my opponents through the standard audition process."

"Is it the only black, good, dead guy?"

Song Ya made fun of him. Because of political correctness, Hollywood will bring at least one black actor in the movie unless it is a movie of a specific period, usually in a positive role, the kind who selflessly sacrifices himself to save others, so he often hangs up halfway, which has gradually become a widely circulated stalk up.

"Ha! Survive to the end in a horror thriller, or I won't do it, and they need to borrow my name." Escouber bragged to no avail.

"Horror movie? Small budget?" Sounds like the project is a bit hanging.

"Fxxkyou! APLUS, with a budget of 45 million, Columbia Pictures production and distribution package, this time I'm not kidding."

As a cross-border singer, most of Escuber's dramas in recent years are about black people on the streets who brought money into the group. He gave his good brother Gary Gray the chance to make his directorial debut, "Friday", which is a small and big movie, with a production cost of only 3.5 million and a box office of nearly 30 million.

"Do you know about the casting of actresses?" Song Ya asked him.

"The whole film only needs ten actors and two female roles..." Escube introduced.

The Calamity of the Anaconda is actually a heroine drama, which is unfolded from the first-person perspective of the heroine. According to the script introduced by Escube, it will be very brilliant, sexy, strong, vigorous, independent, and the horror of the Amazon Basin. Fight to the end and survive.

Another female supporting role is also okay, after all, there are only ten actors, and they are all crew members on an expedition ship.

"Anyway, help me keep an eye on the female role audition?"

Columbia Pictures' big production, 45 million can be considered a big production. They have always liked Escouber because of the successful cooperation with the neighborhood boys, but this time Escouber failed to win the investment. The group, the boy from the block, he missed some box office share from Columbia Pictures that time, and Columbia Pictures will not give it another chance, so his influence on the crew is not enough.

"OK, let's keep in touch."

But it's okay to ask about the progress of the casting, to help out with insinuations, and to inform myself of the news.

Although Motura exerted and penetrated some influence on Columbia Pictures during his tenure as the president of North Missoni Entertainment,

But now there is Warner veteran John Carley in charge, and John Carley has a good relationship with him now...at least on the surface. During the last "peace talks" between the two parties, he also promised to return something in the film industry as a condition for himself to give up fighting against Sony.

According to Mira's current situation, it is estimated that she will also strive for a female supporting role, and she should be able to help.

After receiving Escouber's quick reply, Song Ya asked again: "By the way, 2PAC said they want to collaborate with you on a new song? What, you plan to return to the gangsta rap circle this year?"

"Well……"

Escouber on the other end of the phone stammered, "Yes, I promised 2PAC, but..."

After the war between the east and west coasts, as an old member of .A, Escouber gradually became marginalized in the gangsta rap circle on the west coast. He plunged into Hollywood to protect himself, and the result is that everyone is almost forgetting him now, even relying on 2PAC Those young singers who had dinner had more discussions on the radio than him.

The trend of the industry and the tastes of the audience are changing rapidly. As a smart person, he realized that if he doesn't come back to make some news, he will really die in the music industry, so he followed the example of 2PAC and Biggie and formed a gangster rap group with younger brothers. Let’s go back and forth to show his presence, while 2PAC and fans still recognize his qualifications as an old-timer of West Coast gangsta rap.

The above are all guesses made by Song Ya based on the industry intelligence collected by A+ Records, "But what?" He wanted to hear what Escuber himself had to say.

"It will be later, I feel that the atmosphere inside Death Row Records is a bit weird, I wanted to wait until the second half of the year...but you know, 2PAC can't keep any secrets with that big mouth, he uses my support as a show off, come to DISS East Coast ’” Escoub said.

"Strange? Why?" Song Ya asked.

"I can't say it, it's just a feeling, a gut feeling... Brother APLUS." He had some reservations.

Anyway, it's none of my business. After Song Ya hung up the phone, she called Snoop Dogg to spy on it, but was also hemmed and hawed and ignored.

In short, I can help Mira again, just a supporting role, and I should be able to get it done by calling John Carley, who is the president of Columbia. Plus the song promised to Mira...should make up for the blockbuster heroine and other fashion opportunities she lost after breaking up with the French director.

He rummaged through the cell phone address book to find John Carley's phone number, and put his finger on the dial key without pressing it.

Wait, wait... Mira didn't say anything yet, so she called to apologize, asked if the song counted, didn't even ask for help, and offered a package gift Offered with both hands?

And after licking her back to his side again? Another steady girlfriend? Then go back and live a life of quarreling and bickering every day, stealing food like a thief?

"Sure, I don't have much self-control right now..."

He was very clear about Mira's character before, but now, in Los Angeles, there is a large lush forest waiting for him.

No, he put down his phone, intending to find an opportunity to meet with Mira first, and explain everything clearly before making a decision. The scum also needs to be made clear.

"Mr. Johnny Carson is waiting for you at the hotel." Hayden reminded.

"OK."

Put your thoughts away, at least in this year's Oscars, Song Ya knew that her publicly inseparable "lover" would be Johnny Carson, the king of talk shows who had ruled Mimi for 30 years, walking the red carpet, seats at the awards ceremony and even on stage Best Adapted Screenplay would all be together, if possible.

After the game of cat and mouse failed to win the Golden Globe Awards, both he and Linton, the president of Hollywood Pictures, felt that Harvey Weinstein did not really help this year. Both of them began to use their own methods to show their talents. Disney launched a public relations campaign, while itself using the old method of the record industry to compete for awards, by mailing the so-called supplement of American Music Magazine to the judges, with "small" gifts such as the original soundtrack CD, movie video tape, MD player and even a video recorder. .

At this time, Johnny Carson's cooperation is particularly important. The contacts accumulated by the old man for many years will be expired if they are not dug out. Song Ya and Linton got a lot of contact information of the Academy of Film Arts and Sciences from him. , PR tricks and unspoken rules.

"APLUS, APLUS, my little APLUS."

After a few lonely years after retirement, Johnny Carson, who was able to return to the center of public attention by winning an Oscar, is also very active in calling public relations in person, but will his vicious and mean mouth be counterproductive? It's hard to say.

The old man was full of energy today, and welcomed him with open arms in the hotel suite, "No one will be able to question our investment vision this time!"

All his life, he has been brooding over the repeated failures in his business and the gloating ridicule of his enemies. The cat-and-mouse game he invested in was a hit, and his adapted screenplay was nominated for an Oscar. A cool word.

Speaking of which, if it wasn't for these benefits, there would have been no need to write his name in the screenwriter column. His first version of the cat and mouse game script would have been sold long ago.

He's got six Emmys, a Peabody, a Grand Commander's Medal of Freedom, a Kennedy Center Award, and just about everything a talk show host can get and is inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, but never in his life How about an Oscar, let alone a great chance to win it now!

No matter how the old man thought he was pleasing to the eye, he gave him an extremely warm and big hug when they met.

"You deserve it, Mr. Carson."

Song Ya smiled and complimented. There are also many hidden benefits I have gained from this old man, such as Mr. Roy Disney's care for the cat and mouse game project, such as the many help in Oscar's public relations, and sometimes the tips on finding people and how to find the right people are actually just one sentence It is a matter of words, but it is absolutely impossible to be able to say this sentence accurately without many years of experience and connections.

During the Oscar period, I was inseparable from this old man. Expressing respect for him with body movements and words at all times can also bring me a lot of favor from middle-aged and elderly white audiences. Now I need these things to get back the lost points of the divorce.

"But you are late APLUS, I have stayed in this hotel for three days, Hollywood before and after the Oscars is wonderful." He laughed: "If I were younger, you would never imagine how crazy I can be. "

Indeed, the old man was more active than himself and Linton in accepting exclusive interviews from various media in his suite all day long.

"Hey, everyone." Another very active author is the original author, the legendary liar Abagnale. He also took this opportunity to jump up and down in Hollywood, gaining attention, and desperately marketing his new book and paid speeches .

The Oscars are a big stage and a big business. The film industry can accommodate a lot more practitioners and business opportunities than the record industry.

Then, Kunes and other three co-signed screenwriters also followed Abagnell, as well as the soundtrack composer who was nominated for the best film soundtrack with Song Ya, and John Malkovich, who was nominated for the best supporting actor. Johnny Carson has a small salon for everyone in this suite.

Before the crew draws the final period, everyone is in good spirits, friendly, harmonious, and flattering each other.

"The Art of Stealing, your new book."

Song Ya and Linton focused their energy on negotiating with Abagnell about the adaptation rights of his new book as a script for the sequel to the game of cat and mouse. "Can't it be cheaper?" Linton asked.

"It doesn't depend on me, the key lies in your competitors." The liar was proud of himself, how could he let go, "It's fair, isn't it? Reminder, your opponents are many and very strong..."

"Maybe I can contribute some?"

Jared Leto, who already has the style of a popular Hollywood actor, joined the conversation from behind Song Ya, "Mr. Abagnell, I do not deny that your new book is very important to my career. Mr. APLUS, Mr. Linton, you can ?"

Indeed, from his point of view, it is of course best for Cat and Mouse Game to continue to be filmed as a series. As the male lead of the 'first part', the salary he got was pitifully low at the time, and the sequel? Hehe, if the producer doesn't want to take the risk of changing roles midway, he must compromise with his lion.

Swollen oh boy, "I don't care." Song Ya kept smiling and looked at Linton.

The lead actor joins the producer's script choice? Disney's tradition is not used to this stink, Linton immediately frowned, "I don't want to talk to an actor about this kind of thing on this occasion, let your agent meet me in the office in the right way, Jared .”

"Okay, I'm sorry Mr. Linton." Jared Leto apologized anxiously.

"Excuse me, let's talk."

Song Ya saw Amy who had just appeared at the door and was looking around, put the wine glass on the waiter's tray casually, and strode to greet her.

"Hi!" Amy greeted in surprise.

"Hey." He was just a bear hug when he went up, the salon was full of acquaintances, it was fine.

It's nice not to have to sneak around anymore...

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