One Hundred and Thirty-Five - Party

At the end of Mulholland Drive in Beverly Hills, the Greenberg Manor was particularly lively today. It was different from the usual quietness. Dozens of waiters in uniforms were shuttled through the place, setting up the party scene.

The housekeeper Hela directly contacted the party company, and they would arrange everything needed before the sun sets in Los Angeles.

The main venue is the small square in front of the main building, and the large lawn connected to it. Even the outdoor swimming pool that no one usually uses has been cleaned up.

At this time, Hela was like a queen, directing the chaotic arrangement of the scene, which made John on the third floor balcony sigh.

"Wayne, does your butler look like the director on the set? This is just like filming a group scene, there is no difference at all."

It can be seen very clearly from the third floor that Hela's organizational skills are indeed very good. All the disorganized personnel have been arranged in an orderly manner by her, and the general appearance has been laid out on the lawn.

"Bang", a Canadian ice wine glass opened, Wayne poured two glasses into it and handed one to the production manager. “Hey John, the shoot is over! Stop looking like everything is on set.

Try this. After drinking it once in New York, I asked Hella to buy it. The taste is very unique! "

This ice wine is a specialty of Newfoundland, Canada. After Wayne drank it once, he became obsessed with the taste. You should know that he doesn't usually drink much, but he asked the housekeeper to buy hundreds of them.

"The taste is too bland, I prefer stronger wine." After taking the glass and taking a sip, John put it on the table. This kind of wine was not suitable for him.

"Before I came here today, I already said hello to Dwayne Scott. He will still be the editor of "Joker" after the New Year. We don't have much time to rest."

"Don't think about work today, come on John, let's go down, the guests are coming." He drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, and the two of them went downstairs to greet the crew members and guests.

The tedious shooting work is quite torturous, and the post-editing is certainly not easy. Although "Joker" will use very few special effects shots, it is still a long and large project.

The filming had just ended, and Wayne didn't want to think about post-production immediately. He wanted to clear his mind and take a good rest for at least these two days.

He didn't want to talk to John about this now. After the New Year, there would be plenty of time for them to have a headache.

Dark night slowly fell, and the manor quickly became lively. Most of the crew members were men. The party company Hela hired obviously thought of this. The groups of beauties in swimsuits by the pool were the most popular ones in this party. Beautiful scenery.

After the filming of the film, Nicolas Cage finally no longer had to keep in shape. He had a large plate of Mexican barbecue in front of him and a beer in his hand. He was discussing these women with the old and disrespectful Robert Drone. figure.

Although the party in the manor has already started, people are still joining the carnival. Sexy girls in fashionable and beautiful clothes come in to look for their own opportunities through the relationship of friends or agents.

Agents of various stars, big and small, are also looking for film company executives, directors and producers at the party, and work hard to promote their clients.

"Wayne, I promise that as long as the film is as good as the previous two films, the AMG theater chain will fully support your new film." This is the deputy general manager of the second largest theater chain in the United States, Cohen Campbell.

"When "Joker" is released, AMG will have at least 1,200 theaters and more than 2,800 screens."

As soon as he finished speaking, and before Wayne could express his thanks, another voice came from the crowd behind him.

"Emperor Entertainment will also provide no fewer than AMG theaters and screens. The premise is that the finished film will be like your previous films. As long as the quality is not inferior to the previous two films, Emperor Entertainment will also provide sufficient screening scale. .”

In this semi-open party, not only the crew and crew came, but John also invited major theater companies in North America in the name of Warner Bros. to warm up the film.

Wayne Greenberg is very different in the eyes of the public and in the eyes of theaters. What theater companies value is the film's ability to sell tickets. They don't care whether you are famous or not, or how many films you have made in your debut, as long as you If you can always bring revenue to the theater, then you are a good director.

Not only production companies and brokerage companies have the habit of establishing files for directors, theater companies also pay attention to these directors and actors who continue to be successful, and their new films will naturally receive a larger screening scale.

"Thank you. After the film is produced, Warner will invite you to come and try it out." Nodding politely, Wayne clinked wine glasses with the two theater managers.

Leaving John to continue chatting with the two, he moved forward and hugged Will Smith, who had just entered.

"Hey, man! I heard that your trip to New York didn't go well this time. It used to be my territory. You can contact me next time you go to New York."

Now, Will Smith is in his prime. As a rap star, he won the Grammy, the highest palace in music. He first entered Hollywood and transitioned into filming. The first movie he starred in was a box office hit. He is simply a template for a successful life.

Hearing his rap-like tone, Wayne felt a sense of intimacy. "No problem, I'll call you next time I go! Go ahead and have fun!"

Seeing the future box office star heading to the swimming pool with a large group of friends, he smiled and shook his head.

"How are you? Do you feel more tired than filming?" Jeff Robinov suddenly asked behind him, holding a wine glass.

After turning around and having a drink with him, Wayne said with a headache: "It's okay, I'm just a little uncomfortable. It's all for social interaction, I understand."

To put it simply, there were not many people who came to this party sincerely to have fun, and most of them were crew members. Whether the others were invited by John or found a way to sneak in on their own, everyone's purpose was to socialize.

"Award season is about to enter, and you can't put all your thoughts into new movies. "Get Out" is still showing in several theaters for the upcoming awards. Warner may arrange for you Participate in some activities”

Jeff knew that the young director did not like to socialize, but there were certain events that he, the director, had to attend. If he wanted to make a difference during the awards season, these were unavoidable.

"Get Out" has not yet released a video tape, and the only thing waiting for it is to make greater profits after it has gained some results. Whether a film has awards or not can influence the choices of many people in the video market.

"I understand, you should communicate directly with my agent!" This matter is not only good for Warner, it is also an opportunity for him to gain seniority. It can be said to be a win-win situation, and he has no choice but to shoulder the responsibility. "I'm going to find a place to rest for a while, maybe I drank a little too much."

After saying that, he nodded to Jeff and walked towards the agent Jimmy in the corner.

Sitting next to his agent, watching so many people pouring into his home, some were partying and drinking heavily, while others in suits and ties were handing out business cards, everything made him feel unreal.

Picking up a bottle of water prepared by Jimmy, Wayne took a few sips and said, "I regret following John's advice. I shouldn't have made such a mess at a shutdown party. The key is to stay at home."

After speaking, he rubbed his eyebrows, still feeling uncomfortable with the atmosphere around him. From the beginning of the party, he was led by John, constantly greeting people, drinking and chatting, and then constantly exchanging business cards.

He didn't like this kind of social interaction, but he knew it was necessary for the sake of the film.

"What are your plans for the New Year?" Jimmy selectively ignored his complaint. No one knew his customers better than him. If he had to choose again, he would still let the production manager invite so many people as long as it was good for the film.

Don't overestimate Wayne's bottom line. Jimmy has always kept this sentence in mind. In order to increase the film's box office, this director doesn't even mind using himself to promote it.

After drinking up the water in his hand, Wayne began to habitually touch cigarettes on his body. "Maybe go back to the farm tomorrow, come back after the New Year and go straight into post-production. Hey, wait, Jimmy, who brought that girl in?"

Not far from them, a very tall young girl sat alone. She looked very slender. Even if you only saw her profile, you knew she was a beautiful girl.

The most important thing is that she is wearing an ordinary skirt. It can be seen at a glance that it is cheap, but her whole person exudes a noble and cool temperament.

"I don't know, I seem to have been sitting there for a while." Jimmy was too lazy to care about his client's business. As soon as he saw the girl's slim figure, he knew that this girl was in line with his aesthetics.

This is Hollywood. It's perfectly normal to find a place to hang out together when you see each other and wave goodbye to each other afterwards.

The appearance of this girl instantly cheered Wayne up. He put down the empty bottle in his hand, picked up the champagne glass, stood up and walked over under the helpless eyes of the agent.