Chapter 27 29. First Cannon
Gal Gadot and Bar Refaeli moved in. I heard that Judy originally wanted them to live with her, but she seemed to be worried that the sheep would fall into the tiger's mouth, so the two women chose to share the house. The house is not far from where Judy lives, so it is convenient to take care of them if something happens.
Even though they are all models, many people think that this is an enviable career with generous rewards.
But don't forget that they are part-time workers. At the age of 17, they are not allowed to work in some states of the United States. That is considered child labor, and they will face huge fines if reported.
So the two girls hadn't been working for very long, and they didn't earn much money. Their family wasn't wealthy, and they had to supplement the family income appropriately. After arriving in the United States, of course they had to be frugal. Sharing a house was good, but no matter how much they wanted to save money, there was one area they couldn't save on, and that was acting classes. Both girls had no acting experience, so they had to hurry and study, as they didn't have much time left.
To this end, Judy hired a professional teacher to provide them with one-on-one tutoring, and the fees were not cheap.
During this period, Eric visited her twice, with the purpose of picking up girls.
However, most of the time they contacted each other through phone calls, reminding Gadot not to neglect her dance skills and to pick up training again.
The entertainment industry is the field that best reflects the value of the saying "It's good to have many skills", not to mention a common skill like dancing. It would be funny to be like Joey in "Friends".
Amidst the busy schedule, it was early October. The "Sharknado" project had already started, and the position finally confirmed was the director.
The choice fell on Anthony Ferrante, who is also the director of the original time and space "Sharknado". It seems that some things are destined to attract each other even if they happen in advance.
This project seems to belong to AK Films, but in fact all the resources used come from MGM.
The studio, props, staff, etc., but the company's leasing procedure is followed. This method of transferring money from one hand to the other is very helpful for accounting. Once it involves the distribution of profits to actors or directors, this method can be used to cheat the actors and directors.
On the Transformers side, Hasbro has also shown interest in the bet agreement. Eric doesn't know what they are discussing internally, but the two sides are now in the second round of negotiations, and there will probably be three more rounds of negotiations. It may take another month to finalize the contract.
The most important thing for MGM at the moment is actually the legacy left by its predecessor, that is, the release of "Red Dragon".
As the final chapter of "The Silence of the Lambs" trilogy, "Red Dragon" has always been highly anticipated and is a high-quality project that is sure to make money.
Although it is a legacy, it is the first shot of the new MGM.
This shot must be fired, so recently the main energy of Cooper and his son has been involved in this.
The original publicity efforts were intensified, with advertisements, placements, and magazines purchased. Even the originally unplanned premiere was planned to be held, and it had to be done beautifully.
As a film led by MGM and participated by Universal, "Red Dragon" was treated very well, with 2,515 theaters opening. It should be noted that in 2002, there were only 3,611 theaters in the United States.
If a movie can be shown in more than 2,000 cinemas upon its opening, it will already be at the starting line with a far lead.
As for whether the number will increase or decrease in the future, it depends on market feedback. If the theater is making money, the theater owner will actively ask you to increase the number of showtimes without you urging him.
Then theaters in remote and backward areas will also ask to show the film, and ask you to give them the film.
On the other hand, if you lose money, you don't have to urge him, the boss will get your movie out as soon as possible according to the contract.
On the evening of October 3rd, today is Thursday, and it is also the premiere of "Red Dragon" at the Arclight Cinemas in Los Angeles.
Even in Los Angeles, the Arclight Cinema is a legendary cinema. Its construction history can be traced back to 1963. It has screened countless movies and has been the venue for many premieres of blockbuster films by major companies.
Not long ago, the cinema was renovated and a huge prototype dome was added, making it one of the most eye-catching buildings in Los Angeles.
"Red Dragon" is the first premiere film after the reopening of Arc Light Cinemas, which is of great significance to both parties.
Starting from 8 pm, media reporters arrived one after another, and a large number of film critics and audiences also began to enter the cinema.
A long red carpet stretched out like a dragon's tongue, extending for dozens of meters, from the asphalt road directly to the Arc Light Cinema, waiting for the stars who were about to arrive.
Around 9pm, luxury cars started arriving one after another. The first to arrive was Edward Norton, who played the male lead Will Graham in the movie.
As soon as Norton got off the car, cheers and flashes of light suddenly rang out around him. This guy is handsome and has good acting skills, so he is popular among both men and women in the audience.
"Look here, Norton."
"Norton, please sign an autograph for me. I am your loyal fan!"
"Norton baby, look here, I'm here!"
Norton was already accustomed to this kind of scene. He walked over with a smile and met the fans' requests for autographs and photos.
A moment later, Emily Watson, who played Liberty, also arrived at the scene, immediately causing another round of cheers.
Edward Norton hurriedly pulled her over: "Emily, you should have arrived earlier. I can't handle these lovely fans alone."
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Emily Watson laughed and joined the group signing autographs and taking photos.
This is a movie premiere, which is completely different from award ceremonies like the Oscars and the Golden Globes. Although there are red carpets, there are no rules like those at award ceremonies.
It is more open and free-spirited, and sometimes more like a fan meeting, with the highlight being the excitement.
When Eric arrived, there were already quite a few people standing on the red carpet, including Anthony Hopkins, Edward Norton, Emily Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Mary-Louise Parker and others.
Except for Anthony Hopkins, the other people were of similar age, all in their 30s, and were close friends. At this moment, they were walking and dancing hand in hand, attracting the surrounding media to take pictures. This was excellent news material.
However, as Eric walked onto the red carpet, the camera immediately changed direction, and the fans' attention was attracted to him. His handsome face immediately aroused the curiosity of many people.
"Who is he? He's so handsome!"
“Is there a character like this in the movie?”
"Is he in the trailer? Heather, aren't you known as an actor recorder? What's his name?"
"I don't know, maybe he's a new actor who just entered the industry. But the media are very curious, why are they so enthusiastic about a newcomer?"
"Huh? Norton and the others have also stopped. Why are they all walking towards that young man?"
Under the shining spotlights, Eric shook hands with the creators of "Red Dragon" one by one.
I don’t know if anyone is sick. My whole family is sick. We have colds, fevers, and dizziness. I don’t even know what I’m writing. I feel dizzy.
(End of this chapter)