Simon made an explanation to Robert Rehm and sent him to host the announcement meeting for "Steel Magnolias". He found a small conference room and waited for the discussion to end to talk to several executives.

Just as he sat down at the conference table, Simon was looking through a copy of the media feedback materials for "Steel Magnolias" when there was a knock on the door and a tall girl poked her head in. It was Julia Roberts.

Being a little bored in the reception room, Julia went to the bathroom to touch up her makeup. When she came out, she happened to notice Simon and Rem standing in the corridor talking. When the two separated, she quietly followed Simon here.

Simon didn't care about why Julia knew he was here, he just smiled at her, looked at the girl who still had long hair, and said with a smile: "Hair grows so fast?"

In "Steel Magnolias", Julia's character, Shelby, cut her hair short later in the film due to kidney disease. Simon always felt that Julia looked better with short hair than with long hair.

Julia immediately understood what Simon was talking about and explained: "That's because I'm wearing a wig. It would be very troublesome if my hair was really cut. It would take a long time to grow back."

With that said, Julia opened the door and walked in.

However, after closing the door and turning around to look at the man at the conference table, Julia couldn't help but feel a little restrained and didn't know what to do for a while.

This is Simon Westeros.

Simon noticed the woman's hesitation, smiled again, and pointed next to him: "Come, sit here."

Julia then came over, slanted her body and sat down on the chair next to Simon, glanced at the document in Simon's hand, and said, "Simon, what are you looking at?"

"Regarding the media feedback on "Steel Magnolias," many film critics said that you performed well."

Simon answered casually, and the two of them were very close. He also took a close look at the big-mouthed beauty who was at the peak of her beauty. Julia was wearing a black turtleneck sweater and

Wearing white casual trousers, sitting sideways, her natural style and straight long legs look quite attractive.

Feeling Simon's eyes, Julia adjusted her posture slightly and said, "Everyone is doing great. Simon, do you think this movie can get a box office of 100 million US dollars?"

Simon said: "I'm not sure, it depends on whether the audience will buy it."

"Steel Magnolias" in Time and Space is a standard box office dark horse. Not many people had expectations for this film, but it was an inexplicable hit. Although it failed to break 100 million, the local box office exceeded 80 million US dollars.

In this era, it is enough to make many movies look up to.

Now, Daenerys Entertainment has invested far more energy into this film than Tristar Pictures once did. The film's reputation has been confirmed with yesterday's test screening. In this year-end schedule that lacks competitors, Simon is optimistic about the film's box office

Still very confident.

"'When Harry Met Sally', 'Pulp Fiction', 'Basic Instinct', and most recently 'Scream'," Julia counted on her fingers and said, "This is already four movies in a row.

, it would be a pity if it broke off on "Steel Magnolias"."

"It's no pity, you have to give others some way to survive," Simon said, remembering Julia's purpose of coming today, and said: "The meeting over there is about to start, why don't you go?"

"As long as the agent helps me, I will do whatever Daenerys Entertainment arranges."

Simon smiled and said: "You are really good at talking."

Julia noticed that Simon raised his left hand slightly when he spoke. Based on the look in his eyes, she realized that the man just wanted to reach out and pick his chin. It was a very frivolous action. If it were someone else, Julia

She would definitely be angry, but at this moment she felt a faint regret that the man didn't take action.

Leaning slightly towards the man, Julia continued: "Simon, Daenerys Entertainment and I have four more film appointments. Can you personally help me write a script for the next film?"

Simon said: "Your next movie has been decided, but the script is still being revised. Preparations will probably start early next year, and the date will be Valentine's Day the year after next."

Julia suddenly became curious: "What's the story? Can I read the script first?"

"A romance film similar to "La Traviata"," Simon explained casually: "The script will be handed over to you after it is completed, so don't worry."

Julia nodded and suddenly discovered something else.

Preparations will begin in the first half of next year, and it is estimated that filming will start at least in the middle of the year. The schedule will be Valentine's Day the year after next. So, what about next year? Will I not have any films released next year?

Looking at the man in front of her who seemed completely unaware of this, Julia raised her hand and made a small gesture in the air, saying, "Simon, before that movie starts, can I take on another movie?"

Simon turned his eyes back to the document in his hand and said casually: "If it's suitable, I will help you arrange it."

Julia tentatively asked: "If, Simon, if there is no suitable one, can I accept scripts from other film companies?"

Simon shook his head: "No."

Previously, Meg Ryan and Nicole Kidman had priority film contracts with Daenerys Entertainment. Because the company had no suitable projects for the time being, Simon generously let the two girls go to participate in other movies.

.However, this generosity does not seem to have the desired effect.

For example, in "One Flew Over the Child" this time, CAA directly quoted a high price of US$5 million for Meg Ryan's heroine, which was fully double the company's expected heroine's salary budget. It was completely incompatible with Mel.

Gibson is pretty good.

Equal pay for male and female stars in Hollywood has always been a joke.

Just like Julia in the original time and space, after the global hit romance film "Pretty Woman", Julia participated in "Captain Hawke", Spielberg, Dustin Hoffman and Robin

·On ​​top of the high base salary, the three main creators of Williams also received a total of 40% of the film's net profit share. Julia's salary for playing Tinker Bell, the elf, was only US$2.5 million.

Now, since the CAA lion has opened its mouth, Daenerys Entertainment has directly reduced Meg Ryan's salary to US$2 million, and both parties are still in a stalemate.

Because of these lessons, Simon no longer intends to do superfluous things.

Feeling Simon's non-negotiable tone, Julia subconsciously shrank her neck. However, she did not intend to give up. A small hand boldly reached over, her index finger traced the man's arm a few times, and said: "Simon, maybe we can

Find some time to chat privately, how was tonight?"

Simon shook his head, with a smile on his lips, and said: "It won't work tonight, why not do it now."

"ah?"

This time it was Julia's turn to be surprised. She looked around and then at the door. She seemed to have forgotten to lock it just now.

Simon didn't seem to care about her hesitation at all, and even seemed to have forgotten what he just said for a moment. The old god once again focused on the document in his hand.

Julia hesitated for a moment, then finally made up her mind, got up, walked to the door, locked the door, and came back again. Then, standing next to Simon, her eyes began to wander, looking at the table, the chairs, and the ground.

Finally it falls on the man.

Disgusting man.

With a resentment in her heart, Julia picked up the hem of her sweater and was about to take it off, when the conference room door rang.

Simon was indifferent, but Julia was frightened, and all the courage she had just summoned suddenly leaked out.

The door rang a few more times, and Simon made a gesture to open the door to Julia, who was stunned. Julia opened the door with a complicated mood, but it was Simon's female assistant who habitually wore a ponytail.

Stand outside the door.

Jennifer's eyes were a little evasive, and she held a thick stack of documents and greeted her nonchalantly: "Hello, Miss Roberts, is the boss here?"

Julia hadn't recovered from the shock just now, so she naturally didn't notice the strange look in Jennifer's eyes. She turned sideways to let the female assistant in, thought about it for a while and said goodbye: "Well, Simon, I'll go to the meeting first.

Yes. You, um, can call me anytime."

After Julia finished speaking, she went out and left.

Jennifer didn't seem to hear Julia's words at all. She came to the conference table, turned her back to Simon, silently put a pencil on the table, and then spread out several documents one by one. She moved as slowly as possible.

Ah, slow, angry, not going to turn around and face a certain guy.

Then, a voice sounded behind her: "Were you eavesdropping outside?"

Jennifer paused.

Something seems wrong?

Why do I have to feel guilty every time someone wants to do something bad?

When she just learned that the meeting was over, she rushed here with some documents ordered by Simon. She happened to see Julia Roberts sneaking into the conference room. She originally wanted to leave first, but she still endured it.

I couldn't help but come over and stand outside the door for a while, 'waiting'. I vaguely heard the hateful words of a certain guy, so I couldn't help knocking on the door to ruin his good deeds.

I didn't feel guilty because I didn't plan to respond to his question, so I planned to leave without saying a word.

But my heart was sour.

He wouldn't really let himself go, would he?

As soon as she took a step, a hand came from behind her. She struggled slightly and stopped resisting, but still carried him on her back. Her mind was rapidly turning over whether her expression should be more indifferent or angry.

Or should I reprimand him first?

After Saturday's meeting, Daenerys Entertainment began to make rapid adjustments under Simon's personal supervision.

In fact, Simon has always wanted to be the boss of the company, but he also understands that he can at least let Daenerys Entertainment form a specific corporate culture style before he can let go as much as possible. By then, the company will be integrated as one.

The machine, even without him as an operator, can still operate according to the established rules.

In the new week, the thing that attracts the most attention in the entire country is undoubtedly the official voting for the presidential election that will start on Tuesday. After a fierce campaign that lasted for half a year, the two presidential candidates George Bush and Michael Dukakis

The final showdown will begin.

Most things have not changed much because of Simon's appearance. Therefore, he can basically determine the outcome of this presidential election.

In Hollywood, although the presidential election has attracted many people's attention, the box office data of this past weekend still attracted much attention.

In the three days from November 4th to November 6th, "Scream", which entered its second week of release, still firmly secured the single-week box office championship. The next weekend's three-day box office revenue was another 12.66 million US dollars. The film was released for ten days.

The cumulative box office has reached 33.37 million US dollars.

In comparison, Universal Pictures' new film "Extreme Space", released this week, ranked second, with a box office of only US$4.63 million in its first three days.

Just the second place is already far away from "Scream", and most of the other films on the list are even less worth mentioning.

Except, of course, "Steel Magnolias."
To be continued...