Beverly Hills, InterContinental Century City.

Simon walked out of the elevator, and Shirley Lansing, who was already waiting, came up and led him through the corridor to a lively banquet hall. Some people who received the news were already waiting at the entrance of the hall.

"Simon, let me introduce it," Shirley Lansing said, "This is Bernd Esinger, chairman of Constantine Pictures."

"Actually we know each other," Simon stretched out his hand to the middle-aged man who had a short and honest look in front of him: "Borne, we're meeting again."

Bernd Esinger shook hands with a smile: "Yes, Simon, I'm glad we'll be able to work together this time."

Simon's earliest contact with Constantine Pictures can be traced back to the original takeover of the "Fantastic Four" copyright that was taken back from the other party.

Later, Simon went to Germany once and had dinner with Bernd Esinger.

In addition, there is not much intersection.

Speaking of Constantine Pictures, the first thing that comes to mind by latecomers is often "Resident Evil". In fact, this German film company has produced many blockbuster projects, and its business focuses on distribution, which is one of the largest film distribution companies in Europe.

Not only that, Constantine Pictures in the original Time and Space is also closely related to another Hollywood film company, because Bernd Esinger is also its founder and major shareholder.

This company is called Tingfeng Entertainment.

This time, Constantine Film will represent a group of German capital to participate in MGM’s five-piece packaging projects, with a 20% investment. According to the preliminary estimate of the total investment amount of US$350 million for the five movies, Constantine will invest US$70 million and will be responsible for part of the distribution work in Europe.

Therefore, it can also be seen that Constantine is one of the most successful cases of Simon guiding overseas capital.

Without this guidance, Bernd Esinger would have bet on Peak Entertainment to enter the Hollywood production business in the next few years, and since the late 1990s, he has been involved in the production of a series of hit movies such as "Mrs. Veron", "Two Smoke Bowls", "American Pie", and even reached the true "peak" with the later "Twilight" series.

Now, because of Daenerys Entertainment's strength in Hollywood, several other major studios have had a hard time, let alone those second- and third-tier small film companies. Simon introduced this capital into MGM's packaged cooperation project at this time, further eliminating the possibility of similar capital rushing in Hollywood or even becoming unexpectedly bigger.

Shirley Lansing smiled and waited for the two to greet each other before introducing the others: "Simon, this is Mr. Lawrence Bernbaum, chairman of the German Forge Investment Fund... This is Mr. Christian Stern, president of Germany's Pilot Films... and this one..."

Starting from Bernd Esinger, six people were introduced in a row, four of whom were from Germany, which was also the main fundraising goal of this package project.

There is also one from the UK and one from Spain.

Simon has re-read the information on the plane. The capital represented by these people has invested at least 5% and up to 20% of the project share, accounting for 70% of the total investment of US$350 million, and the remaining 30% are each accounted for half of MGM and Daenerys Entertainment.

When the last one was finally there, Shirley Lansing whispered in Simon's ear, 'Mr. President's good friend', and then said: "Simon, this is Mr. Frank Giustra, who is from Canada and mainly engaged in mining business, but is very interested in Hollywood."

Without Shirley Lansing's introduction, with so many memories of Hollywood in my mind, Simon has recognized the short middle-aged man in front of him with a grey hair and a shrewd look.

Frank Giustra, founder of Lionsgate Pictures.

Unlike other speculative capitals in Hollywood that have been filmed on the beach, Lionsgate Films was once the most powerful emerging film company that has hit another big studio in Hollywood. It not only produced the super-selling "The Hunger Games" series, but also acquired the Peak Entertainment, which owns "Twilight", and even in the TV series field, there are excellent works like "Mad Men".

If the Hollywood entertainment industry structure had not been established after the new century, it would be difficult for a separate film production company to compete with the studios backed by large media groups, and Lionsgate Pictures could have been promoted to the seventh largest film company in Hollywood at that time.

Although it was introduced by Clinton, Simon felt a little hostile in her heart while smiling and greeting the other party on the surface.

This is a messenger.

Because Frank Giustra was obviously not on the list of investors who packaged the project, the other party just came to Hollywood to make connections in the name of Clinton's friend to prepare for the next step in the film industry.

Based on memories of previous lives, Simon also knows about the relationship between Giustra and Clinton.

This Canadian businessman actually successfully built a high-level American political pyramid by coordinating donations to Clinton. The law stipulates that foreigners cannot make political donations to American politicians, but there are too many loopholes. Just like now, although Clinton has not yet established the later famous or infamous Clinton Foundation, it actually operates a "Clinton Legal Defense Foundation" that nominally provides legal aid to vulnerable groups. This foundation can accept overseas donations.

In addition, even Giustra’s own journey of making a fortune is actually very typical.

In the 1980s, Giustra initially worked as a stockbroker at Merrill Lynch. Later, he accumulated enough connections and established a financial company focusing on mining financing, accumulating his first pot of gold through capital operations. Then, in the 1990s, he successfully entered Hollywood through Clinton's introduction, founded Lionsgate Pictures, and gradually reached its peak.

In fact, Giustra has never given up on his own business.

On the original timeline, in 2005, Giustra was also involved in a large-scale uranium mine transaction scandal led by Clinton, involving more than $30 million in donations to the Clinton Foundation.

In Simon's view, this person is very similar to another professional broker who is Youyi between capital and power.

That's right.

Jeffrey Epstein.

The same small agent came from, and the same pot of gold rose through capital operations, and the same relied on the relationship with powerful figures to gradually make a fortune.

Western media later continuously emphasized that they belittled Epstein as a pimp, and it is hard to say whether there was a deliberate act to cover up the other party’s identity. After all, luoli express lines are just private hobbies, and it is strange that they can earn hundreds of millions of dollars by pimping.

Deeply dealing with it further is actually a huge network of complicated structures.

No more to say.

If Giustra does not intend to disturb Hollywood, Simon is very interested in cultivating the other party as a secret agent like Epstein.

Without chatting with Giustrado, Simon revisited all the funders of the MGM package project and turned to other guests at the cocktail party. The three confirmed projects, "Alien 2", "One Day" and "Space Contact", are basically present as long as they are in Los Angeles.

The first person to come to Simon is Natasha Hensquatch, who is participating in the filming of "Alien 2".

"Alien 2" is filmed in the Los Angeles area. It is closed on weekends, so you can attend this cocktail party.

It's been a long time since I saw this alien girl, and she was a little worried about whether someone still remembers herself.

On the plane, Hensquqi signed a one-year agreement. He could have been at will after a year, but after becoming someone's lover, not to mention the mansion that has been recorded in his name, but also the superiority of being treated carefully by all kinds of people around him on weekdays. He can easily get various roles and endorsements, enjoy various benefits as his woman, enter social circles like her, which are difficult for actresses like her to reach, and even receive valuable gifts on some festivals.

All these.

As she gradually got used to this kind of life, Natasha Hensquitch even doubted whether she could survive if she suddenly lost all of them one day.

Moreover, she was only 19 years old when she was following him.

Now 22 years old.

So young, why should I be anxious?

So it has passed more than two years without realizing it.

The only problem is that in the past two years, she has seen a certain man in total, and she can even count it with one hand.

If it weren't for the fact that there were a pair of maids and guards around the Wei family, they would have doubted whether they had been dumped. One guard is the standard configuration for Simon's lover, and the surveillance and service are integrated. If you want to cut off your relationship, just send them away, and someone did not force it at all.

Seeing Natasha approaching, Simon naturally raised his hand and hugged the girl, praising her, "Nata, you are so beautiful tonight."

Feeling the unhindered and natural feeling in the tone of the man in front of him, Natasha relaxed and took the initiative to kiss him back: "Thank you, Simon."

Then he walked to him and held the other person's arm.

I don't plan to let go tonight.

As the most powerful person in Hollywood, everyone has become accustomed to the women who are like flowing water around Simon Westeros, and they have not shown any abnormality. Some actresses who had seen Westeros appear and their eyes shining were even full of envy and jealousy towards Natasha Hensquqi.

Next, I greeted the crew of "One Day".

As the first major film since Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and the first project outside the DC Cinema Universe, Roland Emmerich is very clear about whether this movie means he can get rid of the label of director of the DC Cinema Universe, so he attaches great importance to it.

After negotiations between several parties, Emmeric finally took away a $90 million budget, which is equivalent to "Mega-Time Contact", and is 15 million more than the original version.

Adding to the $40 million in "Xianger 2", the total investment of the first three projects reached $220 million.

The last two projects only have a share of US$130 million, with an average of US$65 million. Although it also reaches the bombshell level, its size is significantly behind.

Simon personally intervened in the selection of the main creators of "One Day", basically following the original version, including Bill Pullman, Jeff Goblenn and Will Smith, who has become famous with the role of "Cylinder". In addition, Shera Wod, who plays the perfect housewife Bri Vandican in the new version of "Desperate Housewife", plays Jeff Goblenn's ex-wife who works in the White House.

The overall creative lineup has a very cost-effective pay. The three male protagonists have only $10 million in total, but their influence is no less than that of first-tier celebrities with paying more than 10 million in pay. After the success of this project, the situation of super celebrities who were already hit by blockbuster bombs such as DC Movie Universe will further decline.

It's also been a long time since I saw you, and Shera Worde was still as intellectual and elegant as before, and it had a little bit of sharpness that people dare not approach easily.

Of course Simon is the one who dares to get close to.

He hugged the woman gently, let go, looked up and down, and praised, "It's still so beautiful, by the way, are you married?"

"It's been together," Shera Wod couldn't help but think of some scenes with the little man in front of her several times, as well as the 100 sets of clothing and gifts that made her remember deeply. She glanced at a vase beside the man: "I'm not a little girl anymore, of course I'm going to get married, and the baby is one year old."

Simon nodded with approval: "Actually, I prefer married people."

Sulla Wod looked at him, and he became more and more charming: "Looking at the scene you went to China, I thought you were a big shot, but I still liked to do things so much."

"Don't you know that the higher the people standing, the more they like to mess around?"

"I know now."

After chatting and joking, although he noticed the flaws that were unconsciously revealed in the woman's emotions, Simon did not take advantage of the situation and took Natasha toward him.

"Mega Time Contact" will not start filming until the end of the year. In addition to director Robert Zemegis, the male and female protagonist Simon is planning to replace it.

The heroine has been given to Sandra Brock.

After all, although he does not have the halo of the best actress like Judy Foster over the years, Sandra's popularity is no worse than Foster, and his image and age are also very consistent. What's more, the personal relationship between the two has no reason to give opportunities to outsiders.

The male protagonist needs to be replaced.

Matthew McConaughey can't give people the feeling of a pastor in and outside the play, and he is too rude.

Simon initially thought of Nicholas Cage.

Cage is still a handsome man now, and his acting career is wide, and his melancholy temperament just fits the priest's setting.

Just give up soon.

Too expensive.

This summer, the new version of "Mission Impossible 2" starring Cage is about to be released. In addition to some other blockbuster projects that have been involved in in recent years, Cage is now in a commercial film and the pay price will not be less than $10 million.

"Mega Time Contact" is a standard blockbuster commercial film.

Moreover, because it is a big heroine movie, with Sandra as the core, the male protagonist has few roles, so it is a bit useless to invite Cage, and it is not easy to reach a meeting in terms of pay.

The same goes for Keanu Reeves.
To be continued...