Movie Master

Turning down Warner Bros., turning down Superman Returns was not an easy decision.

For an independent production company like Chaos Films, the cooperation with Warner Bros. means more than just a work, but to open a door through this work and usher in more opportunities, possibly with Warner Bros. Opportunities to continue working together, and possibly with other major film companies. Although Chaos Films has cooperated with 20th Century Fox and Paramount successively, the more opportunities like this, the better.

Even without the DC universe planned, Superman Returns is a massive project.

But Lance clearly knows that for Warner Bros., they don't care about the interests of Chaos Pictures now, and they won't in the future-to create a successful Superman Returns and open the cooperation between Chaos Pictures and Warner Bros. The situation, and even promote the construction of the DC universe, this is the most perfect situation. But it is very likely that Lance stumbled at the first step. It is more likely that Warner Bros. found a more suitable partner and turned around and abandoned Chaos Pictures. A director, but only a director.

The reason why Lance chose to establish Chaos Films instead of attaching to a large film production company was because Lance wanted to maintain his independence. Therefore, it is naturally impossible for him to change his original intention for a cooperation project now.

It was not easy to reject Barry Meyer, but Lance did not hesitate. Even though he’s been relentlessly flipping through the comics for the past two months, even though he’s conceived, toppled, and reimagined the Clark Kent character, even though he’s missed the “Pirates of the Caribbean” project before. But he still didn't hesitate.

Likewise, he has no regrets.

When he received these two projects at the same time, even he couldn't help feeling a surge in his heart, as if the key to changing history was already in his hands. But now, he clearly understands that the wheel of history is too huge and too heavy, and it is obviously not an easy task to rely on his own power to push it. Instead of blindly trying to make changes, it is better to be down-to-earth and move forward step by step. When enough quantitative changes are accumulated, qualitative changes will naturally occur.

Unfortunately, we can only wait for the next time. Barry showed a polite smile, and put an end to this short conversation by the standards of social occasions.

Barry was surprised by Lance's straightforwardness, but he was even more surprised by Lance's calmness - it seemed that it was not difficult to reject himself, as there was already a gully in his chest. This made Barry very uncomfortable. He didn't like Lance's calmness, because what was hidden behind this calmness was confidence, arrogance and arrogance. Barry never liked this kind of stuff in the bones of an artist.

If Lance reaches the height of Woody Allen or Warren Beatty, then he can only accept it even if he doesn't like it. But Lance? But the little guy who has created four works obviously doesn't understand what kind of playground Hollywood is. Thinking of Lance's expression when he saw the filth and ugliness under the glamorous cloak of Hollywood, Barry's mood suddenly brightened.

Barry decided to enjoy his lunch well. These topics about you have been flying all over the sky these days. I guess you will start to get busy in the next few days. Barry chatted easily and freely. city.

Originally, this was just a normal conversation in a social situation, and Barry's words were also very normal, but Lance could vaguely smell a trace of calmness—the calmness of a superior, I don't have such a plan for now. Lance also put on his own With a social mask, he said calmly, Publicity is the job of the actors, I can win a short break and relax.

There seemed to be no barrier between the two of them, and they exchanged non-nutritive topics back and forth, but the atmosphere was quickly broken again, Hey, Lance, you are here. A brisk voice came through Come here, Barry, are you here too? The voice was slightly puzzled, and he said worriedly, Did I interrupt some important meeting? I can come back later.

It was George Clooney. What a coincidence.

No, no. Barry put down the knife and fork, and slowly wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin, Why did you appear here? Are you here for dinner?

No, I came here specifically to find Lance. Lance was a little surprised by George's straightforwardness, and he cast a puzzled look, Percy told me you had dinner here, but he didn't say that you had an appointment with Barry. So, is this really a coincidence?

Is it urgent? You can call me directly. Lance also put down his knife and fork, and looked up at George. George stood beside his seat, but didn't sit down, as if he was still worried about the meeting between Lance and Barry.

I tried, but it's always a voice message. George had a helpless expression, and there was a hint of anxiety between his brows.

George was a smart guy, and if he wanted to hide his true emotions, he could. Unless he doesn't want to, or he wants others to receive this emotional signal.

Oh, I left my phone in the office. Lance patted his forehead, only now remembering.

Barry received George's signal and turned to look at Lance, Are you the same as me? I have a meeting at 2:30 in the afternoon, so I didn't bring out my phone. A step, a step without any flaws . Lance shook his head politely, and after a few words, Barry took the opportunity to stand up, I decided to enjoy a cup of coffee and then go back to work.

Barry patted George on the shoulder, and then the three of them were polite again, and Barry turned and left. If all of this is a coincidence, then it is indeed too much of a coincidence.

Lance watched Barry leave, and when he turned around, he saw George's apologetic expression, I hope I didn't interrupt your conversation with Barry.

Lance waved his hands again and again, like a true friend, considerate and tolerant, he motioned for George to sit down, Have you eaten yet? George shook his head, the impatience and boredom between his brows were still turbulent But Lance didn't seem to see it. He called the waiter and asked George to order food, but George refused, so Lance took the initiative to help George make a decision and ordered a glass of white wine.

Lance could clearly feel that George couldn't hold it anymore, he was almost overwhelmed, and that impatience was about to turn into real irritability. It is estimated that after a while, George will not be able to bear it directly, so Lance asked with a concerned face, What's the matter? You don't look right today.

The veins in George's temple twitched involuntarily. Didn't Lance ask this knowingly? But he can't break out now, this scene must continue.

So, George opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but then shook his head and gave up, I...it's fine.

Lance found this very interesting. He didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in George's gourd, but he knew that if George was really in a hurry, he would definitely not be the one he would look for. Therefore, George found himself and made such a gesture, obviously wanting to perform for himself, so he let George perform well. It is not a good thing to waste such an outstanding talent.

It's fine. Lance didn't follow the common sense and continued to ask George, but let out a long breath directly, I saw you were in such a hurry, I thought something had happened. I guess you still haven't had lunch, Your blood sugar is too low, you're in a bad mood, right?

George almost vomited blood due to his chest tightness, but when he looked up, he saw Lance's lingering fear, which didn't seem to be a fake - even if it was a fake, he couldn't pierce it now, so he could only swallow his breath and nodded along the way, It should be so. But I have no appetite, and I don't want to eat at all.

Chocolate? Lance answered quickly, choking George's words in his throat again, At least you should eat some chocolate. George almost thought that Lance did it on purpose, but Lance Si's eyes full of sincerity are still so clear and bright, and the worries deep in the pupils are not mixed with any moisture. Or dessert? Their tiramisu is very good. It's a little sweeter than the one on Sunset Boulevard. It's just what you need now.

George nodded indiscriminately, and he didn't have the heart to refuse now, because the focus was not on the food at all, Lance, I have something to tell you. George decided to attack directly.

But I didn't expect that Lance actually stopped back again, I'll talk about what I have to say later, the body is the most important thing. You really don't look well now. Lance directly called the waiter over, Please Give us two tiramisu, thank you.

George just wants the waiter to leave, but Lance starts asking for other dessert recommendations in all seriousness, setting George's chest on fire. Normally, George would have lost his temper, but today was so special that he could only swallow the breath abruptly, almost hurting himself internally.

After finally waiting for Lance to finish his busy work, George didn't give Lance a third chance, Lance, 'Good night, good luck' started filming. Without breathing room, George directly threw out the blockbuster, and Lance Si was stunned, and showed a bright smile, This is a good thing! He seemed happier than George, This is something worth celebrating.

But George stared into Lance's eyes, motionless, The copyright of the script has been registered in my name, not yours. George's face was full of obscurity, struggling with pain, bored and annoyed. Like a close friend who regrets betraying a friend.

So, this is George's plan today: to take the lead, use Lance's guilt to occupy the moral high ground, and prevent future troubles. So, what role did Warner Bros. play in this? Did Diorama Pictures know about it?