Chapter 83: Forbidden zone

As night fell, the black Bentley drove into Malibu. The driver did not enter the city, but went north along the road towards a famous private club.
"Two consecutive films with a box office of over 100 million in North America, Duke Rosenberg created a miracle..."
In the back seat, Nancy Josephson was obviously in a very good mood. While flipping through several newspapers, he read out in a low voice, "In the field of dazzling action films, no one can do it better than the younger Rosenberg director. better."
Suddenly she raised her head and looked at Duke next to her, "Do you want to see? It's all compliments to you."
"No need." Duke shook his head directly. He had no intention of seeking psychological pleasure through the media. "A lot of praise and a lot of criticism, right?"
In fact, without Nancy's answer, Duke can also guess that the media such as'sabotage in the director','noise maker for studios and theaters', and'popcorn director who can only play with explosions and technology' are derogatory and criticized in the media. Certainly not less.
Bentley quickly arrived at the entrance of the clubhouse. Duke and Nancy Josephson got out of the car and walked directly in. There were people from Fox waiting here, leading them through the boulevard to a grassy area near the swimming pool. With bright lights and full of voices, a luxurious and lively party has already begun. ∵,
This is a party convened by Twentieth Century Fox’s CEO Townsend Rothman in his own name. The other party talked with Nancy several times, and after confirming the time for Duke to return to Los Angeles, he sent out an invitation to the party.
Duke didn’t mean to refuse. Both he and Twentieth Century Fox and Townsend Rothman were born out of business conflicts of interest. There was no personal grievances. As "Break into Death Island" broke the siege, the relationship between Commercial conflicts have gradually faded, and there is also the possibility of continued cooperation in the future.
"Hi, Duke!"
Just walked to the edge of the lawn, Townsend Rothman had already greeted him, and offered his hand, "It's been a long time."
"It's been a long time indeed!" Duke shook his hand firmly.
At the party, many people’s eyes fell on this side. Duke didn’t realize it. While greeting Townsend Roseman, he walked towards the center of the party. Both he and Roseman did not mention it in a tacit understanding. The disputes before the release of "Brave to Death Island" seemed to have never happened before.
"This is Jon Landau..."
"This is John Stanlis..."
Walking into a group of people dressed up, Townsend Rothman enthusiastically introduced Duke to these executives from Fox, or famous directors or producers in the circle. Duke also smiled brightly with They said hello.
"This is director James Cameron..."
Opposite was a middle-aged man with a burly stature and a full-faced beard. Duke could easily recognize this man at any time after he became an adult.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Cameron!"
Although the other party can be called the idol of his previous life, and it is the goal he wants to achieve in this life, Duke still has the expression just now, without special expression.
"It's nice to meet you too!" Cameron nodded to him.
The two parties simply greeted him, and Duke’s attention quickly returned to the Fox executives headed by Townsend Rothman. He was not a fool. He knew that the other party invited him to the party. His relationship with a commercial director, who is clearly on the rise, is to explore the possibility of cooperation in the near future.
"Congratulations, Duke."
It was Tim Fisher who walked over. He looked very enthusiastic and sincere. "Another film has a box office of over 100 million!"
"Thank you!" Duke said modestly, "just good luck."
"Luck, a success may be luck."
Townsend Rothman, who was with Duke, walked toward the pool with a few people, "In Hollywood, there is no good luck that appears twice in a row!"
Squinting at Nancy Josephson's side, Duke didn't say anything, but just followed. There are dozens of white round tables around the pool, which are obviously a resting place for party preparations. There are many tables. There were many men and women sitting beside them, especially some young women, who often shuttled back and forth between the tables, seeming to be looking for something.
Like all private parties in Hollywood, there are always beauties in such occasions. Some are specially hired by the party company from a professional company, but more are to find friends to take or take away the relationship between the agent and the party company. Entering actors or models.
Their purpose is very clear, that the executives, directors, producers and big-name movie stars present, as long as they can gain a relationship, although they can't get heavyweight roles, they have the hope to appear in some movies. If you are lucky, That's the chance to be a star.
This can be said to be the most common situation in Hollywood, not only actresses and female models, but also male actors and male models of the same type.
The distance between the table and the table was not far enough. Duke helped Nancy pull the chair first, and looked at the distance behind him. He was sure that it would not hinder the blond woman sitting with his back to this side. Then he sat down.
"Duke, Tim and I have all seen your new script."
The waiter brought the champagne, and Townsend Rothman raised the glass to Duke without going around, and said directly, "Presumably Nancy conveyed Fox's intention to cooperate?"
"Yes."
Putting down the wine glass, Duke laughed, "We have had a very pleasant cooperation, and I hope we can continue to cooperate."
"Fox is currently promoting project review..."
The script itself has no special value. Like "Life and Death" and "Break into the Dead Island", the creativity and structure can only be regarded as medium-level, but Fox attaches importance to the director himself, and successively produces two general-level scripts. Big-selling movies can always explain a lot of problems!
Besides, more than one city was blown up inside! That is the explosion that Duke Rosenberg is best at!
"Townsend, there are some things I have to say before." Duke put away all his smiles, very serious and serious, "What I am best at, presumably this is not a secret, in the next film, I will not only destroy One city and one island, I want to blow up all the landmark buildings in the United States. There will be a lot of explosions in the film, continuous explosions."
He looked at each other, "My habit is to explode all real-life shooting! There are also special effects of science fiction elements, which would be a huge expense!"
"Can you tell me a specific number?" Townsend Rothman asked.
Duke slowly extended his right index finger, "One hundred million dollars!"
Behind what he couldn't see, the blonde woman sitting next to the table suddenly raised her head.
Oppositely, Townsend Rothman and Tim Fisher looked at each other and fell silent for a while. Don’t watch Fox’s "True Lies" cost as much as 130 million US dollars, but most of the funds were through Financing settlement, even if you lose money, it will be more money from investors and overseas issuers.
For such a scale of investment and financing, Fox definitely needs to measure it carefully.
With a few more polite words, Townsend Rothman and Tim Fisher left at the same time. If Fox continues to invest in this project, which currently only has the code name "day", he will definitely be cautious.
"Considering from the perspective of anti-risk,"
Only Nancy was left here, and Duke lightly tapped the table and said, "No company will invest such a large amount in a movie alone."
"That's why you agreed to talk to Fox?" Nancy immediately understood what Duke meant, "I want Warner and Fox..."
"I didn't say anything." Duke shook his finger at her.
"This number..." Nancy frowned. "Why didn't you tell me in advance?"
"Sorry, I forgot!" Duke spread his hands out, apologizing.
This is not a perfunctory statement. Duke's energy was almost always on "Break into Death Island" before. He is a normal person and it is inevitable to ignore some things.
"Can't lower it?" Nancy asked.
"I'm thinking about it." Duke thought for a while, and said slowly, "The biggest selling point of the film is the visual effects. Special effects cannot save money! The audience is like a man watching these young girls..."
The hand he put on the table pointed to a few long-legged and slender women who were constantly spinning nearby, "Everyone wants to see the most beautiful and women who can stimulate hormone secretion. The visual effects are also like them. Similarly, if you want to attract attention, you have to dress up with expensive clothes, jewelry and cosmetics."
"Well, I will try my best. Not only Warner Bros., but I will also contact other companies." Nancy stood up, teased deliberately, as revenge, "As long as you don't engage with my other female clients Together, even if you seduce the girl here, I won't interfere."
With his hands on his chest, Duke stared at Nancy. He didn't expect that a serious female agent would make such a joke.
"I will help you introduce some people."
Nancy stretched out his hand and Duke stood up and followed her to the crowd. During the period, he met several girls who seemed to want to strike up a conversation, all of them were killed by Nancy's eyes.
Just by the pool just now, the blonde woman sitting with her back to Duke stood up. She slowly stroked her short and medium blonde hair and looked at the back of the two of them going away. After thinking about it, she followed Past.
"Duke, I will not interfere in your private life, but I want to warn you one thing, you must remember."
When walking to a place with few people, Nancy’s tone was very serious,
You are a very successful director now, and the works you directed have won a lot of popularity. This is a realistic circle. You will be affected a lot in the future. The temptation, women and even men with various purposes will chase you."
"You can mess around, no one will criticize it."
Hearing Nancy's words, Duke couldn't help rolling his eyes, but the female agent still said solemnly, "But there is a restricted area, never touch it!"
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