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Chapter 586 Beverly Hills (4100+ chapters, please subscribe~)

There are two scripts on Whoopi Goldberg's desk, one is "Ghost Story" and the other is "Partners"!
With curly braids scattered on her head, if you don't consider the movies she has starred in, she is no different from an ordinary middle-aged black woman in her 30s when walking on the street.

"You've read these two scripts several times, haven't you decided on which one to take?" Whoopi Goldberg's sister Eddie asked.

Whoopi Goldberg can be regarded as a child star debut, at the age of 8, he performed in a children's theater company in New York.Studied at New York Drama High School.

However, this did not make Whoopi Goldberg's acting career smooth. Because of his image problem, Whoopi Goldberg did not enter the mainstream Hollywood film circle at the beginning. When he first came to California, he even worked in a funeral service company. I went to work, and later went to Broadway to work as a handyman, and sometimes even worked as a bricklayer.

However, this did not stop her from wanting to become an actor. Later, she cooperated with groups such as "Spontaneous Combustion" and honed her acting skills as a comedian. When she made a feature film for HBO, she began to attract attention from the outside world.

Later, she appeared on Broadway and even did a talk show for a period of time. It was this kind of experience that made her look more comfortable when hosting the Oscars in the future.

In 85, she starred in "The Purple", which won many praises from the film critics, and was nominated for an Oscar for this reason, and has since become a famous Hollywood actress.

And the psychic black woman in "Ghostly Love" is played by her.

Now Phantom Entertainment has found Whoopi Goldberg under the instruction of Wu Jianye, and wants to invite her to play Ota in "The Love of Ghosts"!
But at this time, she also received an invitation for another movie "Super Partner".

"I see, you can choose "Super Partner", you are the number one female in this movie!" Eddie simply helped Whoopi Goldberg make a decision based on his position.

"Besides, I think the director of "Ghost Love" is Chinese, and now Hollywood generally doesn't like this movie!" Eddie thought of another reason.

Whoopi Goldberg said: "But the movie "Ghost Story" paid half a million dollars more than "Partners!"

Eddie immediately said: "Then choose "The Love of Ghosts". In fact, I also know a little about Wu Jianye. It seems that it has won the honor of the three major European film festivals. It shouldn't be too bad!"

Whoopi Goldberg gave his money-greedy sister a blank look, and smiled.

Eddie said: "That's what it is. Why do you become an actor? Isn't it just to earn more money? Since the remuneration offered by "Ghost Love" is high, then you can act in "Ghost Love" "It's up!"

"Okay, don't talk about it, I will consider this matter!" Whoopi Goldberg waved his sister out of the study.

Whoopi Goldberg has been living with her own family since her second divorce.

After Eddie walked out of the room, Whoopi Goldberg had "Ghost Love" in her left hand and "Super Partner" in her right hand. The clarity, she knows when she needs something.

The script of "Super Partner" is easy to understand, it is just an ordinary popcorn movie, but the script of "Ghost Love" is different, she likes this script very much.

If it weren't for the fact that this movie was directed by Wu Jianye, Whoopi Goldberg would not hesitate at all now, and would definitely choose "The Love of Ghosts"!

But the reason why she hesitates now is because Hollywood is not very optimistic about this movie, and the reason is because the director is Wu Jianye.

Whoopi Goldberg glanced at his bookshelf, and saw the videotape of "The Purple" lying there.

"It seems like it's been a long time since a good work came out!" Whoopi Goldberg said to himself, and "Super Partner" on his right hand was also slowly put down.

Whoopi Goldberg, who had already made up his mind, walked out of his study.

The next day, Phantom Entertainment received a call from Whoopi Goldberg, agreeing to play the role of Otta in "Ghostly Love".

After Linda received the notice, she said to Wu Jianye who was sitting in her office: "Whoopi Goldberg has agreed to play the role of Ota."

Wu Jianye nodded: "Just agree, let's sign the contract in the next two days!"

Linda looked at Wu Jianye's casual look, and said curiously: "I really don't know what you think, obviously you are not in Hollywood, but you have to appoint a role to play, do you really believe that she can successfully play the role of Ota?" ?"

Wu Jianye smiled and said, "Although I haven't seen Whoopi Goldberg, I've seen her movies. Don't worry, my vision can't be wrong!"

Linda said: "Of course I have no objection, but I just want to remind you that you are using this movie to make a gambling agreement with the Johnson family and my mother. If the box office of this movie can't exceed 1 Hundreds of millions of dollars, then you will have to pay more for your shares!"

Wu Jianye said: "They won't have a chance!"

If Wu Jianye is just playing for fun in music, then Wu Jianye has put in real effort when it comes to directing. This is the case in the two previous lives. Although he did not direct a movie in the last life, he was also at USC. He has learned, but he was reborn before giving himself a chance to practice.

Although what I studied in this life is art, it is also film art. More importantly, every time Wu Jianye directs works, he is surrounded by the top talents in the country. In addition, he directs classic works. honed out.

And now the classic "Human and Ghost Love Is Not Ended" is released. This movie itself is a well-known and well-known movie. Although Wu Jianye likes to include some private goods in the movie, he will not take it. I made major changes in my first movie in Hollywood.

At this time, he has strong confidence in this movie!
Linda said: "I've always wanted to know where your self-confidence comes from!"

Can Wu Jianye tell her?Of course it can't!
He smiled, changed the subject casually, and said, "Don't announce the news about Oceanwide Cinemas acquired by Phantom Entertainment!"

Linda nodded and said, "I know that, Phantom Entertainment is already being watched by everyone. If it is announced that Phantom Entertainment has acquired Oceanwide Cinemas at this time, several major studios will definitely target Phantom Entertainment. !"

Oceanwide Cinemas is not a listed company, so many things do not need to be announced, which saves a lot of trouble. Now the development of Phantom Entertainment has long exceeded the expectations of several major studios. The reason why there is no Targeting Phantom Entertainment is because Phantom Entertainment has never had its own theater chain.

"But this kind of thing can't be hidden for long!" Linda reminded.

Wu Jianye nodded, and said, "Delay as long as you can!"

"However, the acquisition of Ryan Publishing must be exposed. After the two companies have discussed the details in the past two days, it is time to make it public!" Linda continued.

Ryan Publishing is a listed company, even if it changes to a major shareholder, it must be announced, not to mention that Phantom Entertainment is planning to privatize Ryan Publishing!

"Which step is it now!"

"My mother is contacting the shareholders of Ryan Publishing. It should not be a big problem. At that time, they will buy together and apply for privatization!" Linda said.

Wu Jianye: "Well, let's follow this plan!"

"By the way, the villa has been settled, it's located in Beverly Hills!" Linda remembered another thing.

"So fast?" Wu Jianye looked at Linda in surprise.

"It happened that a friend of my mother wanted to sell his villa in Beverly Hills. When I heard the news, I asked my mother to contact that friend!" Linda explained.

"When can I see the house?" Wu Jianye asked.

Linda smiled and said, "I can call the real estate agent right now, and I can watch it anytime!"

Wu Jianye said: "Then go and have a look, anyway, there is nothing to do today!"

After Linda contacted the real estate agency, Wu Jianye also walked out of Phantom Entertainment. At this time, Lauren Donner was already waiting for Wu Jianye in the car.

After two days of adjustments, Lauren Donner has completely changed her face at this time. She has a decent suit and a hairstyle, so she has the appearance of a social elite.

"Mr. Wu, where are we going?" Lauren Donner is not Wu Jianye's driver. The reason why he gave the car to him two days ago was to let him deal with his own private affairs first. Leave it to the driver.

"Go to Beverly Hills!" Wu Jianye said.

The two got into the car, and Lauren Downer sat in the front and told the driver the address.

When the car was driving slowly, Wu Jianye asked, "Has Little Donna's school been arranged?"

Lauren Donner said happily: "It's already been arranged. Since you are going to move out of the hotel, Mr. Wu, then I will move out too. I will find a place near your villa to find a place to live in these two days!"

Wu Jianye nodded, and didn't ask Lauren Donner if he was rich. Sometimes there is a limit to helping others, which is too easy to take for granted.

As for how Lauren Downer solved the financial problem, it is actually easy to understand. There are many ways to get loans in the United States. Lauren Downer is now a full-time employee of Phantom Entertainment. As long as he holds his contract with Phantom Entertainment, he can You can get a loan from the bank!

As for why it was not possible before, it was simply because although he was a manager of CAA, he did not sign a formal contract, just like a temporary worker in China.

It's the same all over the world, and the treatment of temporary workers is not so kind.

A few people soon came to Beverly Hills, which is located on the cool and pleasant Pacific coast and at the foot of Beverly Hills.

Although Beverly Hills is called The Hills, it is actually a satellite city of Los Angeles. There are functional departments such as elected mayors, police stations, and fire departments. It is also the place where Hollywood stars and Los Angeles rich people live. Some people say, Arriving here is like entering a fairyland on earth.

Wilshire Avenue, the main street in Beverly Hills, is where banks and commercial buildings are located. There are countless top department stores on this street.The nearby Beverly Shopping Center is also the favorite of many celebrities. There are nearly 180 specialty stores in the center. The appearance is quite special. It is characterized by the transparent escalator and the hard rock restaurant on the outside. The temporary hospital in the movie "Volcano Eruption" right here.

The real estate agent Linda contacted was already waiting here. After Wu Jianye got off the car, the real estate agent immediately recognized Wu Jianye, which also benefited from the current Hollywood reports on Wu Jianye.

Since Wu Jianye came to Hollywood, there has been no shortage of reports on him. Although he still can't make the headlines, he still has a place on the second page, but don't think these reports are friendly.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many people who didn't like Wu Jianye's first movie in Hollywood.

This is the power of the media. If they persist in reporting negative news about a person, even if the person is a saint, they can eventually be described as a vicious villain by them, and this image will be thoroughly rooted in the hearts of ordinary citizens.

"Hello, Mr. Wu, the house is in front, you can follow my car!" said the real estate agent.

Wu Jianye smiled and said, "Okay, let's go!"

Following the real estate agent's car to the hillside of Beverly Hills, Wu Jianye saw a huge manor in the car.

From the outside, it looked like a French-style manor. After the gate was opened, the car drove in.

"Director Wu, this is one of the most luxurious manors in Beverly Hills. The construction area of ​​the entire villa has reached 3.6 square feet (about 3344 square meters), and the area has reached 2 acres (about 8093 square meters). , standing here overlooking Sunset Boulevard.”

After a few people got out of the car, the real estate agent began to enthusiastically introduce the situation of this manor. For him, as long as he completes this order in a year, it will be enough for him to live for a year!

"The previous owners here were a French couple, but recently they want to sell this manor, and the current price is very suitable, only 998 million US dollars!"

Then the real estate agent began to show Wu Jianye around the villa again.

After Wu Jianye walked around, he was quite satisfied with the environment here, and said, "Then let's go here!"

"Very good, I understand!" The real estate agent was taken aback for a moment. He has met many clients in his long career as a real estate agent, but it is rare for him to be as happy as Wu Jianye!
Wu Jianye said to Lauren Donner: "Find some people during this time, and change everything in the bedrooms of this villa, so that the overall decoration style doesn't need to be changed!"

"Understood!" Lauren Donner said seriously.

Wu Jianye came to the outside of the manor and looked at the scenery down the mountain. He didn't have any mood swings, even though he knew that after 2010, the price of such a manor would be at least [-] million US dollars!
In fact, if Wu Jianye's memory is correct, in 2008, Beverly Hills once listed such an estate for sale, and the price at that time was around 6850 million US dollars!
(End of this chapter)