hollywood draw

"Boss, those two people have been observing you, on the front left."

While chatting with George Lucas, Wayne heard Nina's whispering reminder from behind and inadvertently looked over to the place she said.

George Lucas didn't notice his movements, and suddenly remembered something and invited him. "About November, there will be a USC alumni association. Come together if you have time."

"no problem."

The other party's invitation made him instantly remember that the father of Star Wars has always been proud of his identity as an alumnus of the University of Southern California. He seems to donate a lot of money to the school every year. He is definitely a generous alumnus who is generous.

"I haven't been back for a long time. The busy work has almost made me forget this."

When talking about this, Wayne felt a sigh in his heart, and remembered the teacher who had always supported him unconditionally, Professor Anderson Horowitz.

During the years of college, all the teachers thought he was a freak. He had excellent professional learning ability, but every time he shot a test video or homework, he was a bloody thing.

Only Professor Anderson Horowitz has always encouraged him to stick to his personal style and see through what is behind the short film, which are just pure experimental tools and have nothing to do with what he wants to express.

Looking at the young man opposite, he had a look of memories flashing in his eyes. George Lucas guessed that the other party was likely to recall his beautiful college life. It is said that this kid was very fond of cheerleader girls when he was in school.

"The party is located in Southern California. I will notify you of the specific time when you look back." Seeing that he has recovered from his distracted state, George Lucas continued: "I suggest that if you have time, you should go back more and don't forget the wonderful college life. OK, let's go down, the movie should start soon."

The few stood up together and led by George Lucas, heading towards the screening room.

Before going downstairs, Wayne glanced at the two people in no trace and found that one of them was still observing him.

"The old man with silver hair is Stan Lee, the father of Marvel Comics." Nina approached him and explained softly the origin of the two of them in a voice that they could just hear.

"Most of the superheroes of Marvel Comics were designed by this old man. The young man next to her should be named Kevin Feige, who seems to be an executive of Marvel Comics."

After explaining the other person's origin softly, Nina hugged Naomi Watts' arm again and moved away from the boss who was thinking while walking.

Until he sat in the reserved position under the guidance of the staff, Wayne was still brainstorming.

Now he was able to confirm that the other party was definitely to get close to him, but just in the lounge, they were not in a hurry to come up and say hello to meet him. Then there was only one possibility left, and they were going to chat with him at the party in the future.

Don’t think too much about the purpose of finding yourself. It must be related to superhero movies. Marvel’s (Surprise) life is not very good now. Stan Lee, the father of superheroes, has created his own character, has almost been sold out by the company.

In addition, it is the cold winter of the comics industry, and their eyes will inevitably look to another profit direction.

Wayne will definitely not direct Marvel movies. He is very sure of this. Marvel is now a mud pit. Just getting close to it, it feels pungent, let alone jump in.

He has all the copyrights of the entire DC comic characters in his hand for him to choose from, and he doesn't want to play any thankless game like Marvel.

What he is now considering is whether the other party has any first-line heroes or famous second-line hero copyrights. Can you think of ways to buy some? Even if you don’t shoot and produce them yourself, it’s good to use the studio to make money with Warner Bros.

Now he is not afraid that the other party will not sell it. Marvel's life is so miserable. At worst, he will add more to the fire to make them even worse. If you sell your son, you will become addicted to it when you start.

Logically speaking, DC and Marvel are not as opposed to the public as they imagined. Perhaps the two companies have some minor conflicts, but they are not absolutely hostile.

If you look carefully at the comics, you will understand that many heroes have very similar settings and there are many "referred to" each other.

The reason why the two companies feel hostile is that Marvel, which is in a lower position after two thousand years, completely suppressed DC Comics in the limelight because of the rise of superhero movies. Marvel fans themselves feel that.

This is a desperate struggle. After all, in the years before the turn of the century, when people talk about superheroes, they almost always think of DC Comics. Marvel has always shown themselves as a small transparent image.

"Honey."

Naomi Watts reached out and poked his waist. After seeing him come to his senses, he lay on his shoulder and whispered to remind him softly. "The movie is about to begin, you have to pay attention. Now you are distracted at any time and anywhere."

At this moment, the lights in the cinema began to go out one after another. Wayne glanced at George Lucas beside him and showed an apology smile.

"I'm fine." Shaking her head to Naomi Watts, pinched her hand twice, and whispered: "I'm just thinking about some issues. Just watch a movie, this will be a masterpiece."

The pre-screening advertisement began to be broadcast on the big screen. He smiled bitterly when he said this. It is estimated that Australian girls will not be able to watch movies like "The Seven Deadly Sins" and they should not like it.

What she really likes is the kind of happy commercial film or the bloody and touching love film.

The film began soon, and the screening room gradually became quiet. Wayne had watched this film more than once, and except for some details that had been blurred, he remembered the general context very clearly.

This is a film with a strong religious color. In fact, as long as you see the title, it will remind him of the classic "Seventh Seal".

If Bergman asked and discussed the root of faith and the existence of God in "The Seventh Seal", then the Seven Deadly Sins show what the world would be like if faith is lost.

In the film, New York is dark, damp, dirty, messy, and continuous murders, and it is simply hell on earth.

"How about it, are you a little uncomfortable?"

Since the film started to be screened, Naomi Watts has been lying on Wayne's shoulder to watch. Halfway through the film, when he found the woman's frowning from time to time, he tilted his head and asked quietly in her ear.

"You should like this kind of movie very much, right?" The Australian girl looked at him, rolled her eyes close at the same time, and said, "No wonder you praised the director of the movie with the media. You must be able to chat with this story core and expression."

Although Naomi Watts doesn't like this type of movie, as an insider, he can still see what the director wants to express.

The film seems to be just showing the world that human nature is degenerate, and those who are guilty will be punished. In this way, the film has a kind of moral admonition to warn the world, and people may reflect on whether they are guilty after watching it. In other words, this is also an analysis and warning of the dark side of society.

Let’s think of some things in Wayne’s works. In addition to the different expression techniques, they do have the same ideas.

When the film was over, several people stood up together, and with a large number of viewers, they also gave applause to the creative team in front of the big screen.

George Lucas waited for the applause and went to congratulate him without rushing. After sitting down again, he tilted his head to look at Wayne. "How about it? What do you think after seeing it?"

"A cold and desperate video." Wayne raised his hand and gently scratched his chin, looking at the creative team surrounded by guests under the curtain. "David did a great job. Without lacking storyline, he showed people the sin and indifference of the world, but did not tell people how to avoid this situation and deterioration..."

He talked about his own opinions, but he didn't say something. After this film lacked Morgan Freeman, there was no special impact. Also, Brad Pitt inside was so handsome that he was about to lose his bad luck!

Just because of Brad Pitt's face, the box office of the film has been basically guaranteed. It has to be said that David Finch has definitely considered the market audience issues when selecting actors.

After the audience left and almost left, Wayne and others got up and came to the main creator, sent formulaic blessings, and then while they attended the video press conference, the few people left the theater, came to the banquet hall of the hotel, and started social activities again.

"It's Brad Pitt, right?" George Lucas confirmed with him, looked at the other party and continued, "When the main creators attend the press conference, I will introduce you to you. Do you need to find a quiet lounge?"

Wayne held a glass of champagne and raised his glass to the familiar faces around him from time to time. "No, just talk a few simple words to see if he is suitable for a role in my next project. I should go back soon after that, George and Nami are pregnant, and this kind of occasion is not suitable for her."

As he said that, he reached out and patted the hand of the woman beside him, showing the smile of his aunt who was looking forward to the arrival of a new life.

"Shit, you lucky boy." George Lucas raised his glass, and the two of them touched each other, and took a big sip at the same time. "With a child, you will become a man faster, and you are such a lucky boy."

The two were chatting, and as soon as they looked up, the father of Star Wars was stunned for a moment. He saw a man walking towards him directly, and the target was obviously them.

"Wayne, the person who is coming here is Shay, your father's former "good partner". Do you need my help?"

Looking at the man who was about the same age as his father, who kept staring at him and walked over, Wayne shook his head gently. "Forget it, I have no conflict with him, see what he wants to do."