Made in Hollywood

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The winter in New York this year is too cold. Compared with the warm and sunny Los Angeles, it loses its allure. Under the dark sky, Duke is walking on the road. Although he wears a thick cotton hat, he is still suffering from a headache blown by the cold wind. , can't freeze.

A few days ago, New York was hit by a blizzard, and there was still snow and ice on the ground. For safety reasons, he didn't drive. At the moment, he was walking on the streets of Manhattan with Scarlett Johansson, just wanting to find a store to hide in.

He had just accompanied Scarlett to see Mr. Johansson. Although Scarlett had a very bad relationship with her father, she would visit every Christmas whenever she had time.

"New York hasn't been this cold in years."

Accompanied by Scarlett's voice, there was also a large cloud of white fog, which seemed to freeze even breathing in the cold weather, "I miss the sun on the beach in Malibu."

Saying that, Scarlett raised her gloved hand and pulled her hat down, covering her ears that were red with cold.

Duke, who comes to New York every year, has never felt so cold before, with temperatures cooler than last year's skiing in Canada.

Wrapping his woolen coat tightly, he looked up at the dark night sky. After the blizzard attack, the sky had cleared up, and the stars hung on the dark night, but the bright starlight matched the cold wind. It looks very cool.

"Have you heard of it, Duke?"

Hearing Scarlett's question, Duke couldn't help turning his head to look at her in confusion, Scarlett got closer, took his arm, and said, "Someone said, the best in the world and the worst in the world It adds up to New York."

She shook Duke's arm and said. "New York is actually two cities. One belongs to the day, which is well-organized and progressive; the other belongs to the night, full of evil spirits, and the body is swollen."

"It makes sense." Dukera gave her a shot. He quickened his pace a little, "Come on, mom is still waiting for us to have dinner."

After walking for ten minutes, the two finally got rid of the cold and returned to their warm home. They took off their thick coats and handed them over to the maid who was waiting at the door. Duke and Scarlett went to the bathroom to wash up briefly and walked into the dining room.

Like the living room, the dining room also has a tall Christmas tree, which was specially sent by Duke after he came to New York. I used to come and go in a hurry. I can stay here for a few more days this year, and there must be some Christmas atmosphere.

"Mother."

"Godmother."

After greeting Mrs. Leah, Duke and Scarlett sat on her left and right sides.

Madam Leah nodded lightly. I ordered the servant to serve the dish, and then turned to ask Scarlett. "How is your father?"

"It's still the same." Scarlett flattened her mouth, "Alcohol addiction is worse than before."

She didn't want to continue the topic, and instead said, "Godmother. Have you seen the gift I bought for you? It's an authentic Persian rug, and I bought it from Iran on behalf of someone."

"Well, it's very beautiful." Mrs. Leah took a sip from the teacup, "You have a heart."

Scarlett smiled happily and winked at Duke.

The sumptuous dinner was served one after another. As before, there were not so many messy rules. The three of them ate and chatted.

"I just asked Tina to place an order for Boeing." Duke remembered what he had done before he came to New York. "Mom, it's time for your plane to be replaced. I ordered two Boeing BBJ business jets."

"You'll be fine when you look at it."

Switching planes wasn't a big deal, either for Duke or herself.

After ordering the yacht in the summer, Duke plans to replace the business jet. After all, the original plane is a bit small for him now, and the range and passenger capacity are not enough.

Of course, he wouldn't have a feverish head to convert a Boeing 747 or an Airbus large plane into a private jet. This thing is enough, and there is no need for extravagance and waste.

So, after some selection, Duke chose Boeing's BBJ business jet.

The Boeing BBJ business jet is developed from the Boeing 737 prototype. It is equipped with a wardrobe, kitchen, bedroom and business hall. The business living room is also equipped with a meeting area, a dining area and a rest area. It can accommodate 60 passengers and has a range of more than 8,000. miles, which is exactly what Duke needs.

Of course, the two planes must be modified according to the different needs of Duke and Mrs. Leah.

If the conversion fee is included, the final cost of the two aircraft will certainly exceed 100 million US dollars.

But that expense is nothing to Duke.

When he came to New York, in addition to accompanying his mother, Duke also had to attend some parties. He and Mrs. Leah are now regulars on the Forbes rich list, and naturally they are invited to many high-end parties.

Some entertainment is also unavoidable.

Fortunately, there are familiar friends in New York, and staying with friends will not be boring.

In the huge banquet hall, the band played soothing music, and hundreds of guests formed small circles with people of their own interests, or whispered, or expressed their views on the latest economic situation.

This is a Christmas reception organized by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch. After Duke entered the banquet hall, he took Scarlett Johansson and walked directly to the Murdoch couple.

"Hi, Duke."

Rupert Murdoch took the initiative to give Duke a soft hug in a markedly different way than others, and the two now share numerous common interests in many respects.

"Let's talk when we have time." Duke turned to look at the people who came in from outside. "I won't disturb you entertaining guests."

Leaving the Murdochs, Duke greeted people and rolled his eyes in the banquet hall.

Scarlett, who was holding him, gently pulled him and reminded, "I saw Irene."

After speaking, he quickened his pace a little and walked towards a corner of the banquet hall.

Probably seeing Duke and the two, Irene Lauder said a few words with a smile, and left the small circle. After they came over, they found an empty table together and sat next to them.

"Scarlett, you look more beautiful." She deliberately winked at Scarlett.

Scarlett was not polite to her either, and said with a smile, "This is all due to the cosmetics under your name."

"Unfortunately, the time period of your new film is during World War II." Irene Lauder said regretfully, "My brand cannot be implanted."

"Maybe..." Scarlett rolled her eyes and suddenly said, "Why don't you play a cameo role, it will also have a publicity effect."

Duke had just asked for three glasses of water from the waiter, and when he heard Scarlett's words, he couldn't help shaking his head, "Come up with some bad ideas."

He looked at Erin Lauder, "Wait for The Avengers."

Erin Lauder nodded and said to Scarlett again, "I originally wanted to ask you to participate in an event during the New Year, but your manager refused."

"Why didn't you call me directly?" Scarlett put down the water glass, "Don't you have my phone number? Why didn't the agent notify me?"

"So that's the case..." Irene Lauder paused for a moment and said, "I thought you didn't have time."

"I don't have an important job for the time being." Scarlett frowned and said, "I have nothing to do during the New Year..."

Having said that, she turned to look at Duke, "Honey, I can't accompany you back to Los Angeles."

"You can help Erin by staying in New York." Duke thought for a while. "It's not the first time Upton has been confused about the situation."

Scarlett shrugged, "Then replace him."

With Duke's support, Scarlett's dismissal of her agent won't cause any trouble at all.

Some brokers and economic companies are indeed very strong, such as CAA and Michael Ovitz, but the strength of brokers is also different, such as Nancy Josephson, Eno Martin, Pat Kingsley and other circles Top agents, let alone ordinary actors, have a heavy voice even in front of some second-tier stars.

But when the star reaches the first-line or super-A position, the situation will completely change. First-line stars, directors and even other types of work are scarce resources for brokerage companies and even Hollywood.

These people are also related to the status of their brokers in the company and even in the circle.

Just like the legendary CAA is the mastermind behind everything in Hollywood, the emperor of those A and super A actors and directors, is that possible?

Michael Ovitz, in order to please his top customers, can climb on the table, pout his butt and dance. Is there such an emperor?

There is also a phenomenon that is easiest to see. How many times have people like Julia Roberts, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg fired their agents? How many actors and stars have jumped from CAA to other companies?

In this day and age, if a new agent tries to control Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio and other big names, the two sides will only be divided.

The relationship between brokers and their clients is far from being as simple as it seems.

In front of those top customers, the agent is more like a service person, like Leonardo's agent, every time Leonardo is on vacation, he will temporarily put aside his work and accompany Leonardo to all over the world. Vacation for what?

Agents are an important part of Hollywood, but to think of them as omnipotent behind-the-scenes actors is an underestimate of the weight of studios and top actors and directors.

At a time when Hollywood is ending the era of independent studios, it's become a joke for agents to break into the high-level offices of major corporations as they did in the last century.

After the Christmas holiday, Scarlett Johansson fired her agent directly, and Duke also notified Nancy Josephson to let her represent Scarlett in person.

Afterwards, Scarlett stopped in New York to participate in Erin Lauder's promotional activities, while Duke flew directly to Chicago, joined the crew who had ended their vacation, and began filming the location scenes of "The Dark Knight" in the city. (To be continued ~^~)