King of Hollywood

The study was quiet except for the rustling sound of pages turning. Dakota Fanning, who was holding a cup, lowered his head and took a few sips from time to time, then secretly looked at Adrian, hoping to see some reactions. It's a pity that she was disappointed that the other party didn't look up from the beginning to the end, and had been carefully flipping through the script.

After a long time like this, Adrian finally got the script together, thought carefully for a while, and then raised his head: "Tell me, Hannah, what do you think."

Dakota was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect that his first sentence would be to ask this, he hesitated for a few seconds, and after careful consideration, he said: "I want to take this role.\

,"Adrian nodded slightly: "It's understandable, with your acting skills, it shouldn't be a problem to control this kind of role."

The little girl immediately showed joy, but his next sentence made her smile condense on her face: "But I object."

"Why...why?" Dakota didn't hide her disappointment, obviously, she wanted this role very much.

"Because of the rape scene," Adrian held up the script and shook it. "It's about five to ten minutes long, with clear details. Do you know what that means, Hannah? You have to show this in front of the camera." A paragraph." "Look

"I know, I know what this scene represents, but I also think it is acceptable. Besides, this part will definitely be shot separately and edited with montage in post. It will be fine, Kampermel The lady also said in person that she will guarantee it." Dakota hurriedly defended.

Hearing Campmel's name, Adrian couldn't help but raise his eyebrows subtly: "But the society doesn't think so, they will only see a little girl in a movie playing a role that shouldn't be borne by her. The plot, and then, they will condemn and crusade, what you think the crew think, it has nothing to do with them, they only know that there is a little girl who seems to be violated. Then, you and this movie will be in the public opinion At the cusp of the crisis, for a long time, your name has given people a negative impression, and this situation should not be what you want."

Dakota's face turned pale. If someone else said it, she might dismiss it, but it's different when it comes out of Adrian's mouth, but...

"I understand what you're thinking, Hannah," Adrian continued. "However, there are many ways to change the image of a child star. This kind of drastic method is undoubtedly the most undesirable. Maybe it can make you jump out of the shackles of the original image, but it may also ruin the image you have always had. Without these pretentious Posture scenes, or this movie just shows your maturity, I have no objection, but as far as the current script is concerned, I don’t recommend you go.”

"I...I see." Dakota accepted the script from Adrian in great disappointment. After a while, he sighed.

"Don't worry, Hannah, there are still many opportunities. Patience is a virtue." Adrian immediately comforted her.

The little girl forced a smile. Then he stood up and bowed, then turned and left his study room, but the white teeth bit his lips and did not let go.

Adrian didn't notice this detail. He doesn't care if he notices, he just wants to hit Dakota. Although he just said "I understand your thoughts", "There are many ways to change the image of a child star", etc., but he is very clear. What Dakota really wants is not this, her goal is Oscar.

As the most promising child star at present, if she can get a nomination at this time, it is conceivable how she will improve in and out of the circle. If she can win the award... Although it is unlikely, it may not be impossible Fight for the last time. To make herself more distinctive and more eye-catching is what she wants, otherwise how could she want to take on such a role that is so big for a little girl.

Ambitious, isn't it? Adrian doesn't mind her being ambitious, but it must conform to the route planned for her. Praising her is not just to make her famous. There is no doubt that a movie like "Hound Dog" is not suitable for Dakota. She is too young. It would be fine if she was two years older, but now, the negative impact definitely far outweighs the positive.

Campmell invited her to participate more in order to create popularity for his film, but he never thought about the consequences carefully. The mainstream society can tolerate a little girl playing a role that is violated, but she will never allow it in the camera manifested in. In fact, in another time and space, Dakota fell into a trough for a long time because of this movie.

She will use this to ask her opinion, or come to her home alone, which shows that she still attaches great importance to his opinion. Adrian also took this opportunity to tap to let her know what she should do. It's good for her to listen, but it doesn't matter if she doesn't listen. As for some aspects, Adrian felt that he could take it easy, so let it be.

That's all about movies, oh, and Sophie's new work. After the "Dead Girl" she directed received mixed reviews, she became more enthusiastic about directing with a little inflated self-confidence. Adrian originally wanted to dispel Sophie's thoughts, but after thinking about it, it was rare for her to be so active. The script was handed over to her.

What's interesting is that before Adrian spoke, Sophie, who had read the script, enthusiastically expressed that she could star Monica with her.

"I'm sure you really want to see this scene, otherwise you wouldn't come up with such a script." Sophie had a "don't think I don't know" expression on her face.

Well, it is true. The reason why the script of "Don't Look Back" was written several years in advance, and the plot has been greatly adjusted is to bring Sophie and Monica closer in the movie. Except for Nicole and Naomi in "Mulholland Drive", only Sophie and Monica in "The Matrix 2" have intimate behaviors with their own women in the movie, and Sophie, Monica The size of the card is much smaller than that of Nicole and Naomi.

Other women are unlikely to make out in movies for the time being, so it would be fun to just push Sophie and Monica. It was just that Sophie originally wanted to direct one or two more films, and then considered "Don't Look Back" after accumulating more experience. I didn't expect her interest to be so high. But as I said before, if the shooting is good, it is just right, but if the shooting is not suitable, there are rewards if you hit a wall.

Then. Ji Li and Scarlett's movie, "Love Credits", whose scene was moved to the United States, was also selected to be released at the end of September, which is the successor to the next schedule. Unlike in "The Devil Wears Prada", this time Scarlett dyed her hair into reddish chestnut hair, which has a naughty taste in "X-Men", but she dresses up more refreshingly, which looks like a college student. In fact, she is very suitable for this kind of attire with appropriate shades. Too thick or too light makeup will have the opposite effect.

Ji Li has blond hair inside, continuing her pretty image from "Superhero" to "Football Stunner", but her acting skills... I won't talk about it. But Ji Li didn't care, for her. As long as she is not the heroine of "Football Stunner", everything is fine. Obviously, the experience of filming with her breasts wrapped gave her a very bad and deep impression.

"This will hurt my breasts." When she was in New York before, when talking about "Soccer Stunner", she said pitifully, holding her soft pair.

Well, she made this appearance more to compete with Scarlett than to complain, but I have to say that Gilly kept her softness quite well, so that Scarlett often complained that her breasts were too big. Big. And clamored to do breast reduction surgery, but did not take action after all.

There's not much to say about TV, "Desperate Housewives" and "Gossip Girl" have basically become his sex hunting grounds... oh, Jamie will have to wait. It's still early, but with Britney watching, don't worry. Then, a new sitcom aired in September. "The Big Bang Theory" starring Cayden Cross!

Unlike Disney, the media does not always need to think too much about family-friendly movies and TV series, so it develops more comprehensively under their umbrella. Coupled with the support of Adrian, these have developed very well. Even out of win-win considerations, Adrian gave some of the TV series to other TV stations, but it can still be regarded as the first of the five major public TV stations.

It is also out of consideration of maintaining this advantage that he still gave TV series like "The Big Bang Theory", and then let Kayden play the heroine in it, which was also planned long ago. After being taught a lesson, Kaiden has been very honest. After getting the role, she has been busy and made full preparations. Whether she made it for him or really worked hard, Adrian is very satisfied. , at least the ratings for the first episode were not bad, and Kayden also got some praise.

Well, let's not talk about this, although life is now approaching to be ordinary, but some things, some things that have been prepared for a long time, just came to me inadvertently.

"I was not ready to be a father when Lisa was born, so I chose to... ignore and escape. I admit that this is one of the few bad decisions in my life, but it doesn't explain anything." Under the eaves, Steve Jobs looked at the children playing in the garden in the distance and said so. The first illegitimate daughter, Lisa, who was 28 years old, looked a bit out of place with the other three children.

"That's right, it doesn't explain anything." Adrian smiled, a little perfunctorily.

Jobs turned his head, his eyes behind the glasses fixed on him, and he said after a while, "I'm not you, Ed, I was born to know how to deal with women."

"Hey, I didn't say anything." Adrian opened his hands, and then patted his shoulder, "Okay, at least now you and Lisa have a good relationship, and she has become a beautiful girl .”

"You won't get her idea, Ed?" Jobs said suddenly, and then laughed, Adrian couldn't help but rolled his eyes as if he was choking.

It's really rare, this megalomaniac sometimes makes jokes like this, do you want to help him realize it... just forget it.

"Would you like some drinks, both of you?" Jobs' wife Lawrence came over with the servant who brought the tray.

"Not for now, my dear." Before Adrian could speak, Jobs helped him make a decision, and then tilted his head at him, "Come here, Ed, I want to show you something."

"Okay, thank you, Lace." Adrian nodded after realizing something, gave Lawrence another smile, and followed Jobs all the way to his study.

It's not that he hasn't been alone with him, parties, receptions, White House dinners, Apple's board of directors, etc., but he was invited by Jobs alone to his home. But it was the first time that he hadn't been to his house before, but it was a party, and like those receptions, there were a lot of people present to make this guy so serious, so it would just be that.

Sure enough, Jobs quickly took out a small metal-like rectangle with smooth chamfers and handed it to Adrian. Even though he was somewhat mentally prepared, he still couldn't help but took a deep breath, glanced at the other party, and pretended to grope for a while. Only after pressing the power button and then sliding to unlock, the expected icon appeared in front of my eyes.

Although many things are not there yet, this is enough to start a new era, and Adrian can't help but look up at Jobs. To be honest, compared to a few years ago, he is thinner, his hair is thinning day by day, and his forehead is getting brighter and brighter. It's just the eyes behind the lenses. Still bright, frenetic and tinged with hope.

"Is this a prototype?" Adrian asked, and after getting an affirmative answer, he took a deep breath, "A perfect work is a perfect work at this stage. People will like this feeling."

Then, Adrian laughed: "It looks like Nokia is going to be out of luck, unless they can quickly realize the promise of smartphones and make changes, but I don't think they are optimistic."

A smirk flashed in Jobs' eyes. Putting his hands together in front of him, he looked at him without blinking, without answering the question.

His expression made Adrian quite dissatisfied. He raised his eyebrows and decided to deepen the topic: "Now that we have reached this point, have you considered making the computer more miniaturized, such as making it very thin and light, about 9 inches in size, without the need for complicated functions? A computer that can surf the Internet, take pictures, play games, watch movies, and integrate all kinds of entertainment in one hand?"

The astonishment flashed across Jobs' face, but he didn't show much emotion. Adrian was a little surprised, but he reacted immediately. There is no doubt that this idea is already in Jobs’ mind. Think about it too. Although the first generation of iPad was released four years later, as a real genius, if he didn’t have such a forward-looking vision, how could he create Apple? And pulling it out of the mire to where it is today? It was really stupid for me to want to show off in front of him.

After realizing this, Adrian was very depressed, but he is not someone who gives up so easily, he rolled his eyes, and immediately said: "I saw the icon of iTunes, so you haven't thought about integrating it and launching a new online store? You can buy all kinds of games or newspapers and magazines, movies and TV.”

This time Jobs finally raised his eyebrows: "A very good idea."

He smiled excitedly, with joy in his eyes, and even shook his fist a little in the air. Obviously, this proposal tickled his itch: "We can make it into a platform and a model for developing third-party The provider of the software just... I knew it was the right thing to ask you to come over and take a look."

For such a moment, Adrian understood the purpose of his intentionally inviting himself to come alone, and then he was a little dumbfounded. Predict the future? Isn't this guy a Zen believer? How did you become interested in the occult? Or...he wants to see his own vision, is he really so forward-looking?

If it's the latter, it's just right, judging by his current appearance... it seems that he should be very satisfied, which also increases his chances of success!

"What do I need to do?" Adrian asked immediately, "Continue investing?"

"Compared to this, I hope you can sell some of the shares in your hand." Jobs said unceremoniously.

"Here you go again, you control freak." Adrian gave him a blank stare. Since getting acquainted with each other, Jobs has played the idea of ​​​​his Apple equity more than once.

Even if he divides it into three parts, keeps a part for himself, and then sells a part to Claude and the media, and expresses his full support, this guy will not be satisfied. Without him, Adrian is currently the only one in Apple's board of directors who can threaten Jobs if he thinks about it.

If others wanted to move Jobs, they would have to make a lot of maneuvers, but Adrian didn't need it. The original investment of more than 100 million yuan took away about 20% of the shares. In fact, many people tried it, but Adrian refused and informed Jobs. But for Jobs, who is used to controlling everything, this is definitely not a comfortable thing.

"I plan to officially launch it in January or February next year. I need your help. I need it to be known and accepted by everyone at the first time." Jobs said his request.

"No problem. Many people will like it based on the good user experience." Adrian nodded without the slightest hesitation, and then asked the topic: "What do you call this?"

"ne." After Jobs gave the answer, he explained without waiting for him to ask another question, "I bought the d trademark from you when I bought it."

"Ha, so you had this idea a long time ago?" Adrian, who was a little depressed, laughed dryly.

Jobs spread his hands, although he didn't speak, but the appearance clearly said: yes!

"What about the system?" Adrian continued to ask, "It's completely closed as well?"

"Of course, this is Apple's tradition." Jobs said as a matter of course.

This made Adrian frowned slightly, but he still asked: "Have you never considered open source, even if it is partly open source?" (To be continued...)