Hollywood Director 1992.

Chapter 367 TV show interview, box office continues to explode
"Link, I heard that Guess What Pictures invested 100 million US dollars in the Titanic project. Was this investment your suggestion or someone else's?"

on TNT, host Billy Crystal asked.

"It's my suggestion."

Link said slowly, "In 92, I moved to Golden Oak Apartments and became a neighbor with Director Cameron. We talked about this movie together. Director Cameron originally planned to make a simple feature film to refute the criticisms of those film critics who accused him of only being able to make action blockbusters like The Terminator but not delicate art films.

After reading the information about the sinking of the Titanic, I was shocked by the tragic scene of this shipwreck and was deeply touched.

I told Director Cameron that the Titanic was the biggest and most tragic shipwreck in human history, and it would be a waste of subject matter to just make it into a simple art film. If I were to adapt this story, it would be best to continue with a grand narrative, use the best actors, restore the shipwreck to the greatest extent possible, and make this film into an epic movie.

If he doesn't do it, I will re-adapt it after his movie is finished.

Unfortunately, director Cameron did not give me this opportunity. After I met him for the second time, he thought what I said was right and that this story was indeed suitable for being made into a blockbuster. He planned to redesign the script and shoot a blockbuster.

After several years of polishing, we have the current Titanic project.”

Billy Crystal was surprised and asked, "So the increasing investment in Titanic is also due to you?"

"One thing, the main reason is that Director Cameron is very ambitious. He wants to make an epic movie. I am optimistic about this project and also optimistic about him, so I decided to invest."

Link, wearing a casual suit, sat on the sofa and spread his hands.

"But you should also know that Waterworld and Cutthroat Island failed at the box office. Many people now believe that adapting such themes is extremely risky and is not worth investing in. Aren't you worried about investment failure?"

"do not worry."

Link smiled confidently and said, "First of all, I like this story. It is meaningful to invest in a story that I like. Secondly, I have confidence in Director Cameron. The movies he directed have never lost money.

Finally, I am very confident about movies of this type. Although Waterworld and Cutthroat Island did not perform well at the box office, the quality of these two movies is not a problem. For fans who like this type of movie, they are rare good movies and are worth watching. "

"Wow, you're helping promote these two movies?"

The host Billy Crystal and many audience members looked at him in surprise. Billy said, "Link, we all know that these two movies have competed with your movie. You actually publicly recommend these two movies?"

Link laughed and said, "I like stories of this type and have plans to create movies of this type, so I went to the theater to watch both movies when they were released, and I felt that they were not as bad as advertised in the media."

"Link, you are also planning to shoot a movie of this type. Can you give us some details about when it will be made?" Billy Crystal asked.

Link shrugged. "I just have some ideas for now. It will probably be a story about a pirate king, and it has something to do with the many folk legends around the Caribbean."

"Pirate King? It sounds exciting. I hope this movie can be released soon."

Billy Crystal exclaimed.

clap clap clap!
Many fans at the scene applauded and cheered, and expressed their expectation to see the movie as soon as possible.
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"Unbelievable! Link is actually promoting "Cutthroat Island"?"

In the office, Michael Ovitz stared at Link who was talking on TV with wide eyes.

Mario Casal also found it a little hard to believe. Link was a big shot in the entertainment industry with enormous influence. One word from him was worth millions of dollars in publicity costs.

Such a person publicly recommends his opponent's movie in a TV interview program?
Casar was suddenly moved. Just now he had earnestly asked several compatriots for help, but no one was willing to help him. Now his competitor Link spoke up and helped promote his movie. This guy didn't seem so hateful.

"Don't trust Link. He is a treacherous and cunning man. He must have a conspiracy behind this."

Harvey squinted his heavy eye bags as he stared at Link, who was wearing a neat suit and was handsome on TV.

"I think so too."

Ovitz nodded.

"Link said he wanted to make a pirate movie. Is that true? Isn't he afraid of losing money?"

Longmeyer asked, rubbing his stubble.

"Who knows? Link is a man of deep thoughts. He might be using this opportunity to promote Titanic and build momentum for the movie in advance."

Ovitz said.

Billy Crystal continued to interview Link on TV. This show was a film interview that TNT invited Link to participate in after the third week box office results of "The Sixth Sense" came out. The main purpose of the show was to promote "The Sixth Sense".

After asking about the news of investing in "Titanic", Billy Crystal then asked about the movie "The Sixth Sense".

"Link, congratulations on your new movie The Sixth Sense winning the weekly box office championship again. Since Buried in 92, every one of your movies has won the weekly box office championship. You are the only Hollywood director who can do this. It's amazing."

Billy Crystal exclaimed.

"Really? Movies directed by George Lucas, Spielberg, and Cameron should also meet the standards."

Link said.

"No, no, only you. I've checked the information. Lucas's early films, "Electronic Labyrinth" and "Five Hundred Years Later," had average box office results. Spielberg's early films also had average box office results, until "Jaws" when they started to improve. Cameron's "The Abyss" in 89 was a box office failure. Currently, only your film can achieve this."

"Well, that sounds like a good record, hopefully I can keep it up longer."

Link laughed.

"Link you are amazing, I'm so proud of you!"

"Link, I love you!"

"Director Link, keep going! We will always support you."

Hundreds of audience members applauded and cheered.

"Thank you!"

Link waved and thanked him.

"Link is such an amazing guy."

In the Golden Oak Apartments, Jodie Foster watched the TV and exclaimed.

"Are you excited?"

Michelle Pfeiffer put her arm around her shoulder and laughed.

"No, I'm not interested in men."

"Really? But you didn't even blink when you looked at Link."

Michelle Pfeiffer quipped.

"I just admire him, pure admiration, nothing else."

"Okay, I've made an appointment with Link to have a barbecue at my house tonight. I wanted to invite you to join us, but since you're not interested in him, forget it."

Michelle shrugged.

Jodie Foster blinked. "Want to eat barbecue? I'll go too. I just happen to have something to discuss with him. It's about the distribution of Hachiko. Don't let your imagination run wild."

Michelle Pfeiffer smiled slightly and didn't expose her.

"Link, after the release of The Sixth Sense, there were reports that Cole's experience in the movie had something to do with you. Is this rumor true?"

Billy Crystal asked on TV.

"Although it sounds incredible, it is true. I am from China. In the 1970s and 1980s, feudal superstition was prevalent in rural China, and almost everyone believed that ghosts existed in the world."

"everyone?"

Billy Crystal interrupted in surprise.

"Yes, just like people in many parts of Europe and America believe that there are gods in the world, they also believe that there are ghosts in the world. Humans do not disappear after death, but will exist in other forms in every corner of our lives, quietly watching us, that is, ghosts. This is also the source of inspiration for my creation of "The Sixth Sense"."

Link was worried that this statement would cause misunderstanding, and told Billy and the audience that with the popularization of nine-year compulsory education, materialistic ideas have been deeply rooted in people's minds, and the number of people who believe in the existence of ghosts in China has also decreased significantly.

"Okay, I heard that you could see ghosts when you were a kid, is that true?"

Billy Crystal asked.

Link smiled and said, "There is a legend in rural China that smart children can see things that adults cannot see before the age of 5, such as ghosts, so children are most easily frightened and need to be carefully taken care of. I also saw this when I was a child.

It’s just that as I get older, my memory of this has become increasingly vague, and now only some impressions remain, which makes me very sensitive to this kind of news. When I see such reports, I suddenly remember that I had this problem when I was a child. ”

“So you like making horror movies?”

Billy Crystal said.

"Yes, I have done a lot of research on these things and gained inspiration from my research. The film I am currently shooting is also related to these stories."

"So that's how it is. It's a pity that I can't see ghosts, otherwise I could write this kind of story."

Billy said regretfully.

Link smiled, took a sip of water, and continued answering other questions.

The interview lasted more than two hours, but the part that was later broadcast was only 2 minutes long.

After the show was broadcast, Link's promotion of "Cutthroat Island" and "Waterworld" on the show became hot news. The reasons why he invested in the "Titanic" project, the fact that he could see ghosts when he was a child, and the fact that he could see ghost figures when eating mushrooms from Nanyun Province also became material that the media rushed to report.

With this, the popularity of "The Sixth Sense" has risen again.

In its fourth week of release, it earned $3815 million in North America. As there were no heavyweight commercial blockbusters released this week, "The Sixth Sense" topped the weekly box office rankings for four consecutive weeks, with a cumulative box office of $2.48 million.

The second place was the Disney comedy "Young & Dangerous: Reborn", which took in $2 million in its first week.

The third place was the musical film "Wait Until We Wake" starring black queen Whitney Houston, which grossed 1412 million US dollars in its first week.

"Cutthroat Island" ranked sixth at the box office, earning $317 million.

According to cinema statistics, the film's box office revenue increased by more than one million within two days after Link praised the film. "Complete Cinema" magazine praised Link's influence as comparable to a large newspaper with a circulation of more than 20 copies.

This week, Guess What Pictures has another movie that has started large-scale production. It is "China Box" directed by Wang Ying. It tells the story of a terminally ill British journalist who comes to Hong Kong Island and falls in love with a mainland woman.

The film stars Gong Li and Maggie Cheung and cost $150 million to produce.

In August, "Chinese Box" was screened during the Venice Film Festival, where it won the Best Cinematography Award and received good reviews.

It was released on a small scale in the United States at the end of November, earning $11 in the first three weeks.

Last week, it earned $331 million in 142.6 art theaters, and its cumulative box office so far is $179 million. It is expected to take in around four million in North America.
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"Link, you have such a great influence, you should also help recommend Hachiko when it is released next year."

In the living room of Michelle Pfeiffer's house, Jodie Foster sat cross-legged on the sofa, reading a newspaper. She was wearing a sweater with black casual trousers, and her short hair was draped over her shoulders. The neutral outfit made her look heroic.

"Of course, I am also a member of the crew of Hachiko, and it is my duty to promote the movie."

"Then guess how much our movie will earn at the box office?"

"How can you predict the film before it's released? But don't worry, the film is of very good quality. Many people secretly shed tears at the preview, which shows that the plot is very touching and the box office performance will definitely be very good."

Link crossed his legs and flipped through a magazine to comfort her.

"That's what you said. If the movie loses money, don't put the blame on me."

Jodie Foster pointed at him and laughed.

"Of course not, I'm not that kind of person."

"do not you?"

Jodie Foster glanced in the direction of the kitchen with a half-smile, then quickly came up to him and put her arm around his shoulder like a buddy, "Come on! When did you harm Diane? You're too lustful to fall in love with anyone you see."

"We had been together for a few months and had a good relationship. What happened next happened naturally. It was definitely not something sexual."

Link laughed.

"Do you think I will believe you? You have dozens of girlfriends, so what's the point of talking about love?"

Jodie Foster wrinkled her upturned nose in disdain.

"Some people have a small appetite and can be full with a bowl of cereal at a meal, while others have a large appetite and need to eat five kilograms of grilled bread at every meal. You cannot discriminate against people who have a large appetite and do not understand gourmet food."

"What's the relationship between the two?"

"I am a person with a big appetite. I have to eat five pounds of meat for one meal, otherwise I will be hungry. If you force me to eat only a small piece of bread for each meal, you are abusing my body."

Link chuckled softly.

Jodie Foster blinked her eyes. "You mean you have to have a lot of women every time, otherwise you will starve to death, no, die of unsatisfied desire?"

"almost!"

"I don't believe it. You're just making excuses for your lust."

Jodie Foster said with a curl of her lips.

Link smiled, not wanting to argue with her.

"What are you talking about?"

Michelle Pfeiffer and Diane Lane came through the restaurant door carrying fried chicken, barbecue and beer.

"Let's talk about your own things. Diane, you knew Link was a scumbag, so why did you still get together with him? I remember you said before that you hated indecisive men, why don't you hate them now?"

Jodie Foster stood up, took the beer, leaned over to Diane Lane and kept asking questions.

"Because Link is not a scumbag but a good man, so is there any problem with me falling in love with him?"

Diane Lane had her golden hair loose and wore a black dress with hollowed-out details, revealing her tall figure and the temperament of a good wife.

"A good man?! Diane, have you been kidnapped or threatened by him? If so, tell me so I can save you."

Jodie Foster put her arm around Diane's slender waist and glared at Link with ill intent.

Link ignored her threat, took the beer Michelle handed him and took a sip.

Diane Lane chuckled, "No, I developed a crush on Link when I was filming The Sixth Sense. He is a very talented and handsome man. The more I get to know him, the more I am attracted to him. After having a relationship with Link, I love him even more and cannot help myself. If I leave Link now, I will be like a fish out of water and will not live long."

Diane Lane snuggled into Link's arms, looking at him with eyes full of fascination.

Link smiled and leaned down to kiss the attractive woman.

Jodie Foster looked at the two of them helplessly, her eyes full of confusion.

After Michelle and Diane followed Link, she thought that the two wanted to use this method to befriend Link, get resources from him, and seek asylum.

But gradually I discovered that it was not.

Michelle is a top actress and one of the few big-name stars in the film industry who can carry the box office of a movie starring a female lead. She has no shortage of resources and funds, so there is no need for her to compromise and make friends with Link in this way.

The two have been dating since 93 and have not broken up until this year. Michelle Pfeiffer has never looked for another man in the meantime. She is still devoted to Link and loves him terribly. She will take the initiative to talk about Link at every party and treats him like her sweetheart.

It doesn't seem like she became Link's lover for 'benefits' at all.

The same thing happened with Diane Lane.

After becoming Link's lover, she became like Michelle Pfeiffer. Although she was almost thirty years old, when facing Link, she was still like a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl, with her mind full of love.

This situation puzzled Jodie Foster.

Although Link is young, handsome, talented, rich, and has a good character and conduct, making him one of the best men, he is also fickle and has many girlfriends, which is a fatal flaw for a woman who pursues independence.

But Michelle and Diane don't seem to care. Why?
"What are you looking at? You want to kiss Link too? I can help you if you want."

Michelle Pfeiffer quipped.

Jodie Foster rolled her eyes at her, picked up the beer on the table and gulped down a few mouthfuls, then put her arm around Michelle with her right hand, "Tell me the truth, why are you so obsessed with Link, did he drug you?"

"Yes, we all took Link's drugs and became obsessed with him. We can't live without him every day."

Michelle laughed.

"Come on, I'm serious. You and Diane weren't love-brained before, but now you are 100%."

Jodie Foster grabbed her butt and unexpectedly found that it was fuller and more elastic than before, and she couldn't help feeling a little envious.

"I'm not lying to you. It's not that Link drugged us. We took the drug on our own initiative."

Michelle Pfeiffer smiled and whispered in Judy's ear, "If you want to know the reason, don't leave at night. You can peek outside the door when we go to bed, and maybe you'll know the answer."

"peep?"

Jodie Foster covered her mouth and looked at her in surprise, "You want me to spy on you doing that? Do you have such a strong taste now?"

"It's up to you. I'll leave the door open for you at night. It's up to you whether you want to look or not."

Michelle Pfeiffer shrugged her shoulders with a meaningful smile on her lips, making her originally beautiful cheeks look a little charming.

Jodie Foster was very dissatisfied with her attitude, put down her beer glass, pounced on Michelle, and touched her all over.

The two of them rolled off the sofa and onto the carpet while fighting.

Link let go of Diane, whose body was limp, and ate the delicious barbecue, drank the cool and mellow beer, while watching the two beauties playing and fighting.

The scenery is breathtaking.

After lunch, Link played Street Fighter 2 with the three of them in the living room, controlling several characters to fight each other and having a lot of fun.

Around seven o'clock, Diane Lane stretched out, leaned in Link's arms and drew circles, constantly hinting that it was time to go to bed. Link was not very interested in the current video games, so he dropped the game controller, picked up Diane Lane and went into the bathroom.

Soon there were bursts of discordant sounds coming from the bathroom.

As Jodie Foster held the handle, the blush on her face began to spread throughout her body.

Originally, she was indifferent to this kind of thing and didn't feel much even when watching adult movies.

It's just that the noise next door was too exaggerated. Listening to the sound, she could almost imagine the real scene in her mind.

"Honey, I'm going to bed too, good night!"

After finishing a game, Michelle Pfeiffer put down the controller, kissed her on the cheek, and then quickly walked out of the living room barefoot.

"Is it necessary to be in such a hurry?"

Jodie Foster rolled her eyes and continued playing the game with the game controller.

It’s just that the noise outside the living room was too harsh. She used to be able to complete the game in one breath, but now she can’t even last a minute.

The sweat on my hands was getting more and more, and the images in my mind were becoming more and more confusing.

What’s even more annoying is that she endured for more than ten minutes but the other side still didn’t quiet down.

Judy angrily dropped the controller, put on her slippers and went back to the bedroom to listen to music and read magazines. Half an hour later, she took off her headphones and prepared to go out for some fresh air, but found that the matter was not over yet, the sound had just moved from the bathroom to the bedroom.

"It must be an act."

Judy snorted softly and quietly pushed open the door that was not closed.

(End of this chapter)