Hollywood Hunter

Chatting casually, the two girls talked about the last trip to Europe sponsored by Simon. The sisters were obviously looking forward to the next time. Just after the champagne in the glass was finished, Simon called to the waiter who passed by not far away. He waved his hand, the other party approached, saw a set of cocktails on the tray, reached out to take a glass, saw the small looks of the two girls beside him with bright eyes, and asked with a smile, "Do you want it?"

Nikki immediately shook her head: "Simon, we're not of drinking age yet."

"I want it," Paris reached out and took a cup, and said, "But, Simon, when Mom sees it, I'll say you let me drink it."

Simon nodded and said, "Okay."

Seeing that her sister had taken a glass of wine, Nikki didn't want to be left behind. She also reached out and took a glass. When the waiter left, she took a sip. Of course, it was not the first time for her to drink, but the degree of cocktails is much higher than that of champagne. down, and immediately stuck out his tongue.

It's not that I can't stand it, but it will definitely look cute in front of him.

Paris drank half a cup in one go, her face quickly turned red, and she was about to say something when three other girls came over, one of them had an exaggerated chest that the two sisters could not compare. It's the Christina Hendricks internet celebrity trio.

When a group of big goblins surrounded Simon just now, they failed to find a chance to come forward.

At this time, the Hilton sisters changed, and there were not too many scruples. It was obviously the eldest Christina who came to the front, and greeted with restraint and eagerness: "Simon, I'm Christina, we can take a photo with you. ?"

"Okay," Simon nodded and reminded again, "But it can't be posted online."

"Of course," Christina nodded, then reacted and said tentatively, "Simon, do you know us?"

"I know, Elite's Internet celebrity girl group," Simon smiled. "Actually, I am a major shareholder of Elite, and you are my employees."

"Oh, it's such an honor." Christina said, and finally remembered the two companions around her, and helped to introduce: "Also, Simon, this is Barbara, and Lisa."

Simon took the initiative to reach out: "Hello."

The three girls shook hands with Simon, and Christina pushed the dark-haired girl named Barbara on the left. I can ask the official photographer."

Greeted in advance, Christina said, and a photographer followed Barbara with a camera.

Simon patted the two girls beside him and motioned them to give way first. The three girls who could only stand beside him immediately sat down beside him. Christina boldly hugged the arm of the man beside him. Trapped in a menacing gentle township.

After taking pictures, the three girls did not continue to stay here. However, when Christina left, she quietly slipped a card into Simon's hand and boldly invited him to call her.

When the three girls left, Paris, who had regained her own, immediately began to speak viciously: "It's so big, it must have sagged. It's actually ugly."

Nikki also stood aside with her sister this time, and looked at the card in Simon's hand sourly: "Simon, will you call her?"

Simon put the card in his shirt pocket seriously and shook his head: "Of course not."

Paris pouted: "Liar."

Nikki thinks it's quite considerate that he is willing to lie to himself.

So I drank a big sip of the cocktail, felt my head dizzy, got bold, and got close to the man's arm like Christina just now, slender body leaned over, and summoned up the courage: "Simon, actually, I like it. And you."

Simon tilted his head and rubbed the girl's head with his cheek, and said with a smile, "I know."

Nikki blushed: "Then, you said last time..."

Before Nikki finished speaking, Paris had already said: "Simon said last time that she likes you a little more than me, that is, only a little more than me."

The girl suddenly looked at Simon pitifully.

Simon smiled and said, "Your sister is very annoying, right? Let's drive her away."

"Um."

Parison imitated her sister and hugged the arm of the man next to her, pretending to be shameful: "I won't leave."

Immediately, another voice came: "Simon, have you changed your taste to like little girls?"

The three looked at it together, and it was Madonna.

As the representative of the rebellious girl, and the popular queen who has become popular for many years, the two sisters originally liked Madonna, but when Queen Mai said this at this time, she lost two fans.

Madonna didn't care, she stepped forward and grabbed Paris's little chin, quickly leaned in and kissed, and said, "Sweetheart, give me a seat, or I can only sit on Simon's lap and compete with you guys for a seat. already."

Paris was blindsided by a kiss, and Madonna was a pop queen after all, and she was still very prestigious in the little girl's heart, so she moved in subconsciously to give up her place. However, when Queen McQueen sat down, Paris immediately began to regret it again, angrily thinking that she must find all the Madonna records at home and throw them all in the trash.

Simon waited for Madonna to sit down beside him, took a look, and said with a smile, "Maggie, your eyes don't seem to be the same as before."

"Is it more beautiful?"

"Well, a little more charming."

Madonna proudly raised her hand to wipe

Wiping the corner of his eyes: "I just did it recently, a very good plastic surgeon."

Her Lady Queen has always been calm about plastic surgery.

Simon didn't care, and glanced at Queen Mai's lips.

Madonna got it right and smiled: "I don't do lips, I advocate natural lips now, but it's because of you, Simon, when I chatted privately with my plastic surgeon, he said that he had worked with a famous company for many years before. The lip filler manufacturers went bankrupt last year, it's all your fault, haha."

Simon smiled: "I will not be responsible for this."

Madonna smiled heartlessly, and stretched out a white arm exposed outside the sleeveless dress to Simon: "Also, Simon, do you think I'm very white now?"

"Um."

"Although I am very white, I have recently tried whitening needles, and the results are quite good. It's all because of you. Now whitening needles are becoming more and more popular," Her Lady Queen said, and leaned into Simon's ear again. : "However, the most obvious effect is where I am, Simon, or we can find a place for you to appreciate it, whatever you want."

Madonna didn't lower her voice at all, so that Nikki, who was still next to Simon, blushed suddenly. The girl knew that Queen Mai had always had a good time, but it was still a little unexpected.

Simon immediately refused: "I'm not interested, I think it's better for us to be pure boyfriends and girlfriends."

The longer he has been in contact with the fashion industry, the more Simon understands that the so-called fashion trends are never decided by the public, but dominated by brands, media and even individuals who have the right to speak.

It's similar to the saying 'what's good from above, what's good from below'.

Just like now, Simon's preferences have dominated the female aesthetics of the entire fashion entertainment industry. In recent years, there have been fewer and fewer women in the circle getting lip augmentation needles, and many people have also changed their tanning problems. This aesthetic style continues to Sinking has gradually become a popular trend in the whole society.

Madonna made a few jokes, and turned to a serious matter: "Simon, my "Mrs. Veron" is about to be completed recently, can you help me to watch the demo?"

"It's not necessary. I've read the script. It's a completely tailor-made project for you. The director is Alan Parker. The quality is guaranteed. Maybe you can get an Oscar nomination this time."

Queen Mai said dissatisfiedly: "Then why did you refuse to invest in the first place?"

"The price-performance ratio is too low," Simon said honestly: "If there is only ten or twenty million, I will definitely invest, and the budget of 50 million is already a blockbuster level. Maggie, seriously, you played a bit big this time. If you screw it up, don't even think about messing around in Hollywood."

There was a rare flash of worry in Queen Mai's eyes, and then she said carelessly: "Isn't there you? Someone just said that we are good friends."

"Good friends can't cheat each other."

"Tsk, Simon, you are so rich, 1.5 trillion, why does it sound more stingy."

"A friend is a friend. If you are short of money, I will definitely borrow it from you. But you have to follow the rules in business, otherwise, even the best company will fail."

"Okay okay," Her Lady Queen obviously didn't like listening to Simon's big reasoning, and returned to the request just now: "Anyway, Simon, just help me take a look and give some opinions, it only takes you two hours. Or, You don’t have to look at it, help me say a few good words, and ask Paramount to give me some more resources for publicity.”

After the new version of "Mrs. Veron" was passed by Simon, Disney, the former producer, also chose to reject it under the cautious operation strategy of Vivendi, and went round and round to the party of Seagram, who wanted to make a difference in Hollywood. In the hands of Ramon Pictures.

In fact, what Simon just said was too much, and Queen Mai also knew it well.

Over the years, she has been hitting Hollywood, and she has been defeated and fought repeatedly. The resources that the film industry can give her have reached the limit. The investment of 50 million US dollars in "Mrs. Bellon" this time is considered a big gamble. In addition, this is a song and dance film in which the heroine fights alone. If it fails, Queen McQueen will have no reason to shirk. She will be in Hollywood in the future. There is basically no place to stand.

On the other hand, due to the impact of the Internet, the physical record industry has shrunk rapidly, and Madonna's singing career has also begun to decline.

If both aspects fall rapidly, then she will be greeted by outdated elimination.

This is something that Queen Mai can't accept no matter what.

Therefore, whether it is "Mrs. Veron" giving it a go, or even the recent cosmetic surgery that was actually very cautious, it is Queen Mai's efforts to continue her career.

In this "Mrs. Belon", Madonna's first thought was Daenerys Entertainment. However, although she had a good relationship with Simon in private, business was business. Simon actually knew about this project. Historically, the film cost a lot of money. 55 million, and the global box office is about 140 million, which is not a loss. Coupled with Madonna's Golden Globe Award heroine, the follow-up channel profits are actually good.

The problem Simon just said, the price is too low.

After all, it’s not just about making less money. It’s just that, Simon wouldn’t mind investing, but once he takes over this project, it will definitely occupy a considerable amount of schedule and resources, and the annual movie schedule and publicity resources are limited. Yes, Daenerys Entertainment has decided to promote "Good Will Hunter" this year. The production budget of this literary drama is only 10 million US dollars, and it once exceeded 200 million at the global box office. There is no need for any struggle to choose between the two.

However, at this time, Madonna hugged her arm and swayed and entangled and pleaded, thinking that this film was not a failure, Simon finally nodded: "Well, it's just, Maggie, my two

Hours are actually precious. "

Madonna came over and wanted to kiss Simon, but unfortunately the little man who had been eyeing her for too long didn't give her any chance to wipe the oil, but kissed him on the palm of his hand. Her Lady Queen was not discouraged, and once again winked like a thread of persuasion: " Simon, I'm yours tonight."

"..."

The Hilton sisters who were in the audience slandered together: Too shameless.

Simon resolutely refused again, and finally agreed that the next time she has a chance, just like today, Her Lady Queen can give Melisandre's brand a show for free, even if it is a favor.

Achieving her goal, Madonna relied on chatting for a while before leaving reluctantly. Before she left, she grabbed Paris and kissed her face.

Simon didn't stay at the party for too long. After staying for more than half an hour, he left with Sophia. Instead of staying in Manhattan, he returned to Greenwich, upstate New York. Sophia made an appointment to have breakfast with her family tomorrow morning.

The next day is Tuesday, September 17th.

Sophia left in the morning and flew to Los Angeles to see the children. Simon also returned to Manhattan. Today is the start date of the second season of "American Idol." Most of the time was also spent discussing various details with the project team.

As a Golden Hen that brings Daenerys Entertainment $600 million pre-tax a season, it's hard to overestimate it.

The second season of "American Idol" was finally determined to be 40 episodes, 8 episodes more than the first season. It will be broadcast on September 17. The schedule is the prime time of every Tuesday and Thursday night at 8 o'clock, of which the first 10 weeks The 20th stage is the audition stage, the 4th stage of the winter break is a special program for the finalists' winter special training, and the official competition stage after the year will be 16th stage.

Budget-wise, the first season was a big success, and the second season will inevitably rise.

However, because several judges signed a long-term contract, and the length of 40 episodes played a role in dilution, the total cost of the second season is expected to be about 260 million, with an average of 6.5 million per episode, which is only a 30% increase over the first season.

On the other hand, because of the great success of the first season, the price of insert advertisements in the second season has also increased significantly. The TV division predicts that, compared to the first quarter's $630 million profit, if all goes well, the second quarter's pretax profit will reach an even more terrifying $800 million.

Not surprisingly, this level of profit is enough to continue for two to three quarters before it begins to decline.