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Several big men were discussing enthusiastically, and a certain hoarse female voice suddenly said with obvious dissatisfaction: "Is there no one who wants to ask my opinion?"

Simon and others looked over together, and Linda Fiorentino's agent, George Lipton, hurriedly said: "Linda, this way, you can go back first, and I will call you after get off work."

Linda Fiorentino squinted at her manager, said nothing, reached out and seemed to fumble in her jeans pocket for a moment, took out a pack of cigarettes, completely ignored George Lipton's almost begging expression, and continued He took out his lighter, lit a cigarette, took a deep breath, exhaled the smoke, then looked directly at Simon, and said, "Mr. Westeros, George handed me the resume. play this role."

Simon looked at the woman's style with great interest, and suddenly remembered some rumors about this actress who was very difficult to deal with in his memory, but he just smiled and said: "Then why didn't you refuse, and cooperated with the audition?"

Linda Fiorentino said: "I just want to try to play with a big star like Douglas."

Simon said with a good temper: "So, now?"

Linda Fiorentino skillfully flicked the ash and said: "Your script is very good, but there are a lot of nude scenes. If you can delete some of the scenes, I can agree to act."

Simon directly made a hand gesture and said, "Ms. Fiorentino, if you make such a request, you can go out now."

Linda Fiorentino didn't move, and didn't show a guilty expression. She took another puff of cigarette slowly and said, "Mr. Westeros, as far as I know, the filming of "Instinct" will start next month." , the schedule is very tight. You can't find another actor who is more suitable than me in a short time."

Simon shook his head and said, "Actually, I already have a very suitable candidate in my heart before you, but I hate her more, so I don't plan to use her. So, do you want to make yourself more annoying than her?"

Chapter 143 Weaknesses

Linda Fiorentino denied: "I don't want to make trouble, Mr. Westeros, I'm just fighting for my rights."

Simon said teasingly: "Then have you ever thought that you overestimated your own strength?"

Linda Fiorentino didn't show any timidity under Simon's gaze. She raised her chin slightly and said, "You must try."

The atmosphere in the conference room suddenly became quiet. Brian De Palma looked very interested, and Jonathan Friedman and the others also remained on the sidelines. Only Linda Fiorentino, the agent, With a dejected look on his face, he was very worried that Simon Westero would suddenly let him take this stupid woman out.

After looking at Linda Fiorentino across the conference table for a moment, Simon simply put down the pencil in his hand, leaned on the office chair, and said, "Tell me, what do you want?"

"Reduce the share of naked scenes," Linda Fiorentino said, "I just said it."

Simon said: "As I said just now, if you insist on this request, you can leave now."

Linda Fiorentino paused before saying, "At least, the revealing scene must be deleted."

Simon refused: "This is a very important plot point, it is impossible to delete, but I can guarantee that even if someone plays frame by frame in the future, they will not see anything."

Linda Fiorentino brought the cigarette to her mouth again, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I don't want to be labeled as a pornographic actress. After this movie, Daenerys Films must allow me to start again." Pick a character from your credits."

Simon said: "I have seen your performance in Martin Scorsese's "After Hours". It's not bad. It's impossible for you to choose, but I can arrange it for you."

Linda Fiorentino was surprised when he heard Simon agreeing so readily, but he quickly added: "It must be the heroine, and there is no need to show off."

Simon nodded: "No problem."

Although it seemed that Simon Westero seemed too easy to talk, Linda Fiorentino quickly continued: "Also, the salary of 10 US dollars is too low, I want 30 US dollars."

Simon nodded again: "Yes."

Linda Fiorentino looked at Simon, and even wondered if the young man was playing tricks on him: "These must be written in the contract."

Simon agreed: "Of course, are there any other requirements?"

Linda Fiorentino thought for a moment, shook her head and said, "Not anymore."

"Then, let me tell you about my request." Simon sat up straight, stared at the woman sharply, and said with emphasis: "Pull the cigarette out!"

Linda Fiorentino shook the right hand holding the cigarette slightly, and after a moment of stalemate, she still put the cigarette out in an ashtray that Jennifer handed over.

Simon and other women stubbed out their cigarettes and said, "Your performance just now fits the personality of the heroine Catherine Trammell very well. It is flamboyant, sharp, and strong. So, I forgive you for your faux pas this time, but only once. If The next time I see you smoking in a work meeting, I'll have someone kick you out."

Listening to Simon's merciless reprimand, Linda Fiorentino straightened up subconsciously.

However, thinking of the terms she had just negotiated, Linda Fiorentino couldn't help suppressing the idea of ​​having an attack. At $30, that's 100 times what she was paid for her first role three years ago.When she offered this price, she actually felt that it was very rare to be able to add $15.

These thoughts flashed through her mind, Linda Fiorentino suddenly realized something, and looked at Simon again.

This man is really a devil who likes to manipulate people's hearts.

If it was only $10, even if the talks fell through, she would not feel that it was a pity. She was not interested in this role with a lot of nudity.However, with $30, it would be difficult for her to refuse easily.

While she has always considered herself a low-money person, growing up in an Italian immigrant family with eight children, she has never seen $30 in her life.

Such a sum of money is enough to guarantee her a worry-free livelihood for the next few years.

not to mention.

There are also two heroines. Many actresses may not be able to get such an opportunity in their lifetime.

Simon didn't care if Linda Fiorentino guessed his intentions, and continued: "Since you got what you want, you have to devote yourself to this movie, I don't want to hear more If you have any opinion on the role you need to play. I can tell you very clearly that if this movie is successful, you will definitely become one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood, and I promise that your next role will also make you But if you screw it up, and you screw it up because of you, I can assure you there won't be any place for you in Hollywood."

Linda Fiorentino was stirred up again and asked, "Mr. Westeros, are you threatening me?"

"That's right," Simon nodded, and said, "But you can still quit now, the door is there. And, never say that others have no other choice in the future, the most important thing in Hollywood is actors."

Feeling the gaze of the man opposite, Linda Fiorentino grabbed the handbag beside her, but she didn't get up after all, but turned her face away.

Seeing that the woman was completely subdued, Simon turned to the others and said, "Let's continue."

After discussing for more than half an hour, the matter was finalized. Simon and Jonathan discussed some matters about Robert De Niro and the two scripts before leaving the WMA headquarters.

inside the carriage.

Simon reopened the plane information and asked the female assistant beside him, "What's next?"

Jennifer looked at her memo and said, "Dave Stevens, the author of "Rocket Scientist", will come over at four o'clock."

Simon thought of this sci-fi comic set in America in the 40s.He really didn't want to spend too much time on the 'sand' that he mixed in with a lot of things recently.After making up your mind for the next meeting, just perfunctory, it is best to delay this project naturally.

After making a decision in his heart, Simon asked again: "Is the itinerary for next week ready?"

Jennifer turned a page of the memo and said: "Monday is the supporting role audition for "Basic Instinct", the trip to San Francisco on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, besides checking the location of "Basic Instinct", I have already arranged the visit for you Itinerary for Silicon Graphics and Pixar Studios. Headed to Park City on Friday for the opening of this year's Sundance Film Festival."

The CG special effects of many blockbuster films in the 90s, including "Jurassic Park" and "Independence Day", were designed by the professional graphics workstation of Silicon Graphics. One of the shareholding companies of Luo company.

Simon has already contacted the other party before, hoping to promote the development of CG special effects in advance, and Silicon Graphics is also very enthusiastic about this matter.

As for Pixar, it is naturally for 3D animation.

"Also, um," Simon thought of another matter, was about to speak, and then said, "I'll do this myself."

Now that I am going to San Francisco, I must go to visit Dr. Henry Chapman smoothly. There is no need for Jennifer to arrange this kind of thing, just make a phone call in advance.

However, sorting out the itinerary for next week, Simon found that he would not be able to focus on the later stage of "Pulp Fiction" for another week. The film festival is only in January now, so there must be no delay.

Working overtime on weekends is inevitable.

The SUV entered the urban area of ​​Santa Monica, approaching the headquarters of Daenerys Films. Jennifer looked at Simon beside her, and suddenly said, "I didn't expect you to be so strict with a beautiful lady."

Simon glanced at the female assistant and said, "If you are disobedient, I will be very strict."

Jennifer avoided the man's eyes and said, "If you make any excessive demands, I will definitely not listen. Moreover, I will not give in just because of 30 dollars."

"I never think that money can make a person succumb, unless it is a lot of money. It's just that everyone has their own weaknesses, and it's ok to find them. A third-tier actress with poor financial conditions and eager to become famous, Her weakness is money and opportunities. I can give her these, and I can easily take them away. So, she can only surrender to me."

Jennifer hesitated, and tentatively asked, "Then, what about me?"

Simon shook his head: "I don't know."

But Jennifer suddenly said with certainty: "You must know."

Simon smiled and said, "Maybe, but you have to try."

Jennifer hesitated for a moment, then boldly looked at Simon and said, "Then, try it."

"Really?"

"real."

Simon put the folder on his lap aside, reached over, and gently brushed aside Jennifer's beautiful blond hair.

The moment the man's fingers touched the hair, Jennifer felt like a little squirrel that had encountered a natural enemy, and was completely frightened.

Oh my goodness.

he.

Really scratching my hair.

But, this, this is in the car.

How does this work.

Feeling the man's breath getting closer, she wanted to escape, but found that she couldn't even move her fingertips.

Magic?

Ok.

He is a wizard.

It wasn't until the man brushed aside her blond hair, gently kissed the jade-white neck, and sat back down, that Jennifer felt her body soften again.

Then, his seemingly proud voice sounded next to his ears: "Look, I found it. From now on, tie up your hair obediently. I like to see it."

She hung her head and fiddled with her satchel.

Would love to accuse him of cheating or something.

but.

I don't know how long it took, the car should have stopped in the parking lot, and she seemed, seemed, probably remembered that she gave a soft 'hmm'.

after the weekend.

It's Monday, January 1th.

Many people thought that this would be another very ordinary week. With a piece of news from New York, Hollywood once again shifted its attention to a young man who will be 20 next month.

Westeros filed a filing with the SEC on the first trading day of this week, claiming to have a 5% stake in New World Entertainment.After the filing documents were submitted, Westeros did not stop, and continued to absorb shares in New World Entertainment.

After the close of the day, the stock price of New World Entertainment, which was hovering at a low of 7.5 US dollars, has easily broken through 8 US dollars.

But this is just the beginning.

In the early morning of the next day, just as the New York Stock Exchange opened, the stock price of New World Entertainment broke through $9, and the stock price was once close to $10 during the fluctuations throughout the trading day.

It has just obtained a huge amount of money by reducing its holdings of Motorola stock. If Westeros continues to increase its holdings of technology stocks, it may not cause much market reaction.

However, when Simon Westero turned his target to a comprehensive media company that operates movies, TV, comics and other businesses, this kind of operation intention was too obvious.

During this period, Daenerys Films not only invested a large sum of money to purchase copyrights, but also successively invested in many film projects such as "Basic Instinct", "Rain Man", "Dead Poets Society", and "Scream". To ensure the production and distribution of these films, Simon Westeros must further expand his company.

In the case of sufficient funds, expansion through acquisition is undoubtedly the fastest shortcut.

Simon Westero's net worth is not enough to buy any of the seven major film companies, and a second-tier media company like New World Entertainment seems to be suitable.

just.

The subsequent development of the matter was somewhat beyond the expectations of many people.

At the end of last year, after Simon's operation in the stock index futures market was exposed, he has always been the focus of Wall Street's attention.A few months have passed, and many investment institutions are still following Westeros' operations to firmly support the technology stock market.

Now, the Westeros Corporation has suddenly expressed interest in a brand new company, and many investors have followed suit almost subconsciously.

After all, New World Entertainment is just a small company with a total share capital of only 2500 million and a market capitalization of less than 2 million US dollars before Westeros' filing. As the news of Westeros' shareholding filing continues to spread, more and more Many investors poured in, and the share price of New World Entertainment reached 15 US dollars at the close of trading on Wednesday.Compared with last week, the stock price has completely doubled, and the market value has also surged to $3.75.

Simon and James previously agreed that the upper limit of the premium for the acquisition of New World Entertainment was 50%. Although they had expected that the stock price of New World Entertainment would rise sharply after the news was announced, neither of them expected that so many people would join in the fun. In just three days, the company's stock price doubled.

just now.

Due to the public announcement that it will not reduce its shareholding for the shortest period of one year other than Motorola stock, when the share price of New World Entertainment doubles, even if Simon wants to acquire it, he will not be able to spend so much money.What's more, it's impossible for him to be taken advantage of.

James' advice to Simon is to immediately throw away all the stocks in his hand.

Westeros absorbed a total of 10 million shares before the stock price of New World Entertainment rose to $175, and its shareholding ratio reached 7%.Since the acquisition is hopeless, if they sell it now, Westeros can still make a small profit.

Chapter 144

Richmond, northeast of San Francisco Bay.

Pixar was now based in a nondescript office building in the city.

Simon arrived at the Pixar headquarters at two o'clock in the afternoon, but Jobs did not show up. The person who received him was Ed Catmull, the president of Pixar. main developer.

Before coming to San Francisco, Simon had actually heard that due to financial constraints, Jobs had just laid off Pixar after the New Year. At this time, there were less than 20 Pixar employees living in this office building.

The master did not appear, and Simon didn't mind. He spent the whole afternoon carefully visiting a series of Pixar's technical achievements, including John Lasseter's "Tin Soldier", which was just beginning to be brewed. This 3D animation short film not only won the Oscar's most Best Animated Short, and was the inspiration for Toy Story.