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Chapter 633 Sophia Arrives! (Third Update, 8500 words)

Time is still very tight!
The first Halo movie, renamed "Remnants" by Liu Jin, revolves around the conflict over the ruins of Plenty. Master Chief John leads a team to infiltrate Plenty to explore the secrets of the Forerunner ruins, but unexpectedly clashes with the Covenant.

Ultimately, this led to the story of the Battle of the Bountiful Star.

It differs greatly from the content of the original book, "The Battle of the Plenty Star".

Liu Jin was actually a little uneasy.

He didn't know if his altered version of the story would be accepted.

In fact, this line of thought already seems to be the writing method for future online novels.

We should give it a try!

And he does indeed need the support of some major IPs.

Halo and Assassin's Creed are his plans for the future!

……

However, before Liu Jin could get into a writing state, an uninvited guest suddenly arrived.

Sofia Coppola appeared at 76 Parry Street.

"Has filming for 'Marie Antoinette' finished?"

"Filming was completed a long time ago; we've been busy with post-production."

Sofia looked tired and sat on the rooftop garden terrace, drinking coffee.

Eva went to class and isn't home.

Alizee was working on a new song, so she rushed back inside after bringing the coffee.

The study on the second floor has now been transformed into her studio.

Sofia asked with a smile, "How did you do that?"

"How did you do that?"

Liu Jin looked surprised and puzzled as he looked at Sophia.

"I mean, how did you get them to get along like this?"

"charm!"

Liu Jin answered without hesitation.

Sofia rolled her eyes and then gave him the middle finger.

Speaking of which, it took her a full year to film "Marie Antoinette".

Liu Jin couldn't remember the specific story of the movie, but he vaguely remembered that it had won an award in the original timeline.

The Academy Awards!

It seems to be a top-notch adapted screenplay?
Moreover, judging from Sofia's words, this film will most likely be nominated for next year's Academy Awards. It remains to be seen whether it can recreate the glory of the original timeline.

"What's the next plan?"

"Night at the Museum!"

Sofia answered without hesitation.

"Have you thought about it?"

"What is there to hesitate about?"

"You just collaborated with Sony Classics, and now you're collaborating with me."

Aren't you afraid that Sony won't do its best for you?

The Oscars are all about public relations. Whether you win an award depends on the quality of your work, but the strength of your public relations efforts is another matter entirely.

Sofia scratched her head and smiled.

"If they don't put in the effort, the investment will be wasted..."

"We invested a lot of money in this film. And since it's not a commercial film, if it doesn't win awards, whether we can even recoup our costs is a question."

That makes sense!
Liu Jin recalled that the movie did not break 100 million in its original timeline, but its global box office was around tens of millions.

However, after winning the award, he made a small profit by selling the videotapes.

Sony seems to be really going to put a lot of effort into its public relations this time!
"I came to see you this time because I was planning to disturb your happy life."

I plan to stay with you for a while to work on the script… I need it finished before Christmas, then I'll go home and rest. If the script is okay, we can start preparations after next year's Oscars.”

Liu Jin thought for a moment and said, "I might be able to bring in some funds from China."

"Metropolitan will also invest!"

"Would Mr. Coppola agree?"

"Why would he disagree? Your book, 'Night at the Museum,' is a very complete story, and the market feedback is not bad. It's a project that's bound to make money. What objection could he possibly have? Besides, I also want to try making a commercial film."

"Where are the special effects?"

This story requires a lot of special effects.

"Industrial Light & Magic, or Digital Reality, or Weta Digital Effects."

I'll have to choose one of the three, and then we'll see which one is more suitable... Personally, I'm leaning towards the digital field, but James is too greedy; he'll probably try to squeeze some money out of us. Uncle Lucas's side is a bit slow, he's an old man, you know...

Therefore, I personally prefer Peter Jackson's Weta Works effects.

"It involves going to New Zealand, which is a bit of a hassle."

It's clear that Sofia had given this matter considerable thought.

In the original timeline, she had always been involved in drama and art films, never venturing into the realm of commercial films.

Liu Jin wasn't sure if she could handle the story of "Night at the Museum" well.

Logically speaking, the best choice for this story would be Spielberg, or Ben Stiller.

However, Liu Jin wrote this book specifically to target Stiller, so he definitely wouldn't seek to collaborate with him.

And Spielberg...

Therefore, it is estimated that he will not be interested in this project in the later stages of "The Eye of the Ferocious Beast".

As for the others, Liu Jin couldn't find suitable candidates either.

It would be better to let Sofia do it; at least they've worked together twice already and always had a good time.

Most importantly, Sofia is the type of person who, once the script is finalized, will never easily change it unless there are special circumstances.

So there's no need to worry about her mixing in her own agenda.

Just like when filming "Life Is Beautiful," Liu Jin reminded Sophia to try not to use a Western narrative perspective.

Sophia adjusted the script, and the result satisfied Liu Jin greatly. "The female lead... is Eva confirmed?"

"Of course, it was originally a story created for her."

"She's so lucky... Other actresses are crying and begging to be on your projects, but this girl doesn't fight for them, and resources come to her on their own."

"Haha, what else?"

Sofia sneered, "If you're so good to her, why is there also Alizee? Men are all greedy creatures."

"Stop, stop! Don't talk to me about Simone de Beauvoir. She's just a whore."

"Wow, do you know that if this gets out, you'll be cursed to death!"

"She was originally... a fascist. To be honest, I really can't understand why so many people admire her."

She demoralized women, stripping them of right and wrong, morality, and nationality, advocating betrayal of their own nation's men and pandering to invaders. She even organized the WAF in France to reward fascists... She's nothing but a traitor to France, a whore who betrayed her country and nation, and partied with the invaders every night.

But instead, they became representatives of women's rights?

He spent his life fighting against gender constraints, yet he spent his entire life sucking blood from Sartre.

I respect women, but I will never respect a bitch like this!

Sofia was at a loss for words.

In fact, Simone de Beauvoir's masterpiece, *The Second Sex*, is more accurately described as drawing upon two assumptions from Sartre's *Being and Nothingness*, and expanding upon them. Of course, Beauvoir herself would never admit it!

"Okay, let's stop discussing this."

In fact, Simone de Beauvoir's audience in America was... so-so.

It was Europe that truly revered her.

That's right, it's France!
Fortunately, Eva and Alizee were not affected by her, otherwise they would have written long articles about Liu Jin long ago.

"Where's the male lead? Have you found one yet?"

That was a Chinese person…

"How's Kyoto?"

"Which one is it from the Shanghai Dramatic Arts Academy? His English is very poor, and it's more Americanized, I think."

“I had him improve his British English last year, but we haven’t been in touch, so I’m not sure what level he’s at now.”

If you don't think it's working, then just look for another one.

Sophia thought about it and didn't object.

She was certainly no stranger to Guo Jingfei.

I've worked with her on two different film sets!

First, I was lost in Shanghai; then, I experienced a beautiful life.

Moreover, because of Liu Jin, she also started paying attention to Guo Jingfei.

If he could meet the requirements, it wouldn't be impossible... Of course, it's also because Sophia isn't familiar with Chinese actors.

She only knew Jiang Wen and Leslie Cheung.

Others...

Of course, Big Brother Cheng and Jet Lee know each other, but it's impossible to ask them to come over.

……

And so, Sofia settled down at 76 Parry Street.

Her arrival naturally attracted the attention of the Antonio couple next door.

However, they have no time for gossip right now, because Robert Bennett has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Liu Jin in a New York court, suing Antonio and Mrs. Katherine for infringing on the portrait rights and privacy of Liu Jin, Eva, and Alizee.

Yes, for the most part, personal privacy is a very important right under American law.

Of course, sometimes the right to privacy is just bullshit!

Ultimately, it depends on whether you have the ability to protect your personal privacy.

Ultimately, it all comes down to one word: money!

Robert truly lives up to his reputation as New York's No. 1 civil litigator; the Antonios are now in a state of utter chaos.

A white-collar worker with a net worth of a few million is nothing in front of a billionaire.

The couple initially tried to cause trouble for Liu Jin.

However, Liu Jin then added a charge of harassment, which immediately made the two of them behave.

As for the rest of the community, they didn't have a good impression of the couple either.

After all, you uploaded someone's image and personal information online... Yes, you only posted one photo. But any New Yorker will recognize that street. This not only infringes on Liu Jin and his colleagues' rights, but also potentially exposes their personal information. After all, with so many paparazzi, who knows what kind of trouble might arise?

It is said that the community committee is already considering whether to expel the Antonios.

Of course, Liu Jin was not concerned about the situation that the Antonios were about to face.

The New York Times published the news the day after Sofia moved into 76 Parry Street.

But people don't seem to care much about Sofia's arrival.

After all, Liu Jin has been a playboy since his debut... As long as my bottom line is low, I'm not afraid of being exposed.

However, a reporter stopped Sofia and asked her why she was there.

"I'm here to discuss the new script with Amos."

"Is it a novel by Amos?"

"Yes!"

Which work?

"It's not convenient to disclose that at the moment."

Although Sofia didn't specify which work it was, there are always capable people involved.

Michiko Kakutani was the first to publish an article in which she made her judgment after a detailed analysis of Liu Jin's work.

• Night at the Museum, damn it, it can only be Night at the Museum.

Of all Amos's works, this is my favorite novel. I love it far more than any of his other works.

Congratulations, Sofia!
This is her second collaboration with Amos.

I believe this will be a collaboration that surpasses "Life Is Beautiful".

……

(End of this chapter)