Hollywood Director 1992.

Chapter 454 The Changes in the Beautiful Assistant

"Link, here's a suggestion: bring a few more bodyguards when you go out, so you don't get beaten up."

Quentin said on the phone.

"Understood. I now have at least four bodyguards when I go out, and my car has been modified to be bulletproof, so I don't have to worry about being assassinated."

Link replied to Quentin's words while looking at the documents.

“Okay, you’re probably the most hated director in Hollywood history. I think it’s all because of money. If you hadn’t started Guess Movies and made so much money, you might have become the greatest director in the world.”

"No need for assumptions, I am now the greatest director in history."

Link laughed.

Quentin scoffed, "Stop joking. Guess when the studio is planning to release 'Kill Bill'?"

"It was originally planned to be released in December, but the box office performance of 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Titanic' was too strong, and it would be difficult to achieve good box office results if it was released at this time. The distribution department plans to release 'Kill Bill' in March next year."

"Hmph! You're underestimating this movie. Kill Bill is a fantastic film. Even though it's only released this week, it's sure to do well and might even top the box office. As the screenwriter, you should have more confidence in this movie."

Quentin said with dissatisfaction.

Link laughed and said, "I know, and I'm very confident about this movie. It's just that 'Saving Private Ryan' is also one of our movies. Releasing 'Kill Bill' at this time will create competition with 'Saving Private Ryan,' which will cause the company to lose a lot of box office revenue."

"Okay, let's release it in March. Hopefully, Kill Bill will gross seven or eight hundred million dollars worldwide."

"I hope so too."

Link smiled and hung up the phone.

"Boss, you always talk to director Quentin for the longest time on the phone. Today you talked for more than 20 minutes."

Aishwarya Rai took the phone and smiled.

"Yes, Quentin is a chatterbox, and it always takes a lot of time to talk to him on the phone."

Link continued to doodle in the script.

After more than two months of filming, the main scenes of "The Great Tribulation" have been basically completed. There are still many special effects parts left, which need to be filmed in the studio and then computer special effects technology will be added to make the space scenes more realistic and visually impactful.

While he was busy working, Aishwarya didn't leave; she stood behind him and massaged his shoulders.

Aishwarya is a native Indian. She is very good at yoga and has also learned some massage techniques.

After working by his side for a few months, Aishwarya inevitably developed feelings for him, and they would sometimes do some intimate things when no one was around.

When Link has free time, he will respond by hugging, kissing, or touching the girl's skin while she is performing belly dancing.

At first, Aishwarya would appear shy and reserved, but over time the girl would gradually become bolder, sometimes even taking the initiative to snuggle into his arms and ask for a kiss, as if she were deeply in love.

Link also enjoyed this awkward yet passionate contact, and whenever he had a little free time, he would respond positively to the girl.

dong dong dong~
There was a knock on the door a few times. Link patted the girl in his arms who was limp from being kissed. Aishwarya opened her eyes, blinked her small fan-like eyelashes, kissed him on the cheek, and twisted her soft waist to get up and open the door.

Looking at her slender waist, Link couldn't help but think of her graceful belly dancing.

"Link, are you busy?"

Ben Affleck walked in and said hello.

"It's something work-related. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Yes, it's about the Batman sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures is preparing a sequel, and they invited me to continue playing Batman, but I heard that you're not the director of the sequel."

Ben Affleck asked.

"I've spoken with Warner Bros. about this, but their schedule is too tight. They want the movie finished by May next year, and I don't have that time or the ability to continue directing. If they invite you to continue playing Batman, you can consider it; don't have any reservations."

"Okay, I understand. I will consider it seriously."

Ben Affleck finished speaking and left.

Link continued writing and drawing in his script.

In the afternoon, the crew continued filming in the studio. While Harry's drilling team was working on the meteorite, team member Ricky suddenly went berserk, grabbing the machine gun mounted on the drilling vehicle and firing wildly at the meteorite, forcing the drilling operation to stop.

Later, due to a worker's mistake, the drilling rig broke off from the meteorite and flew into space, making it impossible to continue drilling.

The drilling mission failed.

Just when everyone on Earth was preparing to face death, AJ, who had been separated from his team along the way, arrived at the scene in another construction vehicle.

Harry and his team continued drilling, overcoming numerous difficulties, and finally drilled an 800-foot crater in the meteorite, successfully placing the nuclear bomb inside.

However, as they were preparing to leave, they discovered that the automatic detonation device for the nuclear bomb had malfunctioned, and someone needed to stay behind to manually detonate the nuclear bomb.

Those who stay behind represent sacrifice.

The drilling team decided to draw lots to determine who would stay.

AJ was unfortunately drawn, and as he was holding the remote control and preparing to stay, Harry snatched the remote control and pushed him into the space shuttle.

Finally, when everyone was safely away from the meteorite, just moments before it was about to hit Earth, Harry pressed a remote control on the meteorite, and the nuclear bomb exploded. The meteorite shattered into pieces from the inside, and the shockwave from the explosion caused the meteorite fragments to deviate from their orbits, grazing the Earth's atmosphere and flying into distant space.

Earth and humanity survived the explosion, and Harry, who perished in it, became a hero revered by all. AJ and Grace married and lived happily ever after, and the rest of the team also lived the life they had always dreamed of.

"cut!"

"That's good, it's approved!"

After nearly three months of filming, all scenes for "The Great Tribulation" have been completed.

After finishing filming "Armageddon," Link returned to the company with film tape to complete the follow-up production and editing. The special effects are expected to be completed within three months.

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Back in Los Angeles, Link didn't even have time to rest before his girlfriends took turns inviting him to see "Titanic" in the cinema, wanting him to experience Jack and Rose's poignant love story live.

As a responsible man, Link did not refuse. He watched "Titanic" more than 20 times in the cinema, contributing a lot to the box office of Fox.

"Jack and Rose's love story is so touching, honey, were they real people?"

After leaving the movie theater, Winona Ryder took his arm and walked forward. Because she had just watched a movie, her eyes were red and her brown eyes were clear.

"It's probably true. Director Cameron is a stickler for historical accuracy. He would investigate the identities of all the passengers before filming. Rose and Jack should be real people, but their love story may not be real. Maybe they didn't even know each other."

Link held the girl's hand and said that Rose and Jack were actually fictional, but he couldn't bear to shatter the girl's fantasy, so he gave an uncertain answer.

"It's such a pity, their love story is truly beautiful."

Winona Ryder sighed.

"I don't think so. Their love story, though beautiful, is also very unrealistic."

Sophia walked beside him with her hands in her pockets. "If there hadn't been a disaster, they would have become a couple after disembarking. Then they would have worried about real life. Jack doesn't seem like the type to work steadily, and Rose is a lady who wouldn't work in a factory."

After living together for a while, they would gradually tire of everything, clash over trivial matters, and ultimately break up like any other couple. Therefore, Jack's death in the Atlantic Ocean, living forever in Rose's heart, was the best ending for their love.

"I support Sofia's point of view."

Angelina Jolie laughed, "Love without a material foundation is a castle in the air. Jack can't even afford a ship ticket. Where will he stay and what will he eat after he gets off the ship? Rose is a noble lady. Even if she is down on her luck, her standard of living is still higher than that of ordinary people. If they insist on staying together, the ending will definitely be terrible."

Winona Ryder pursed her lips, disliking their assumptions but not refuting them.

Link smiled. Sophia and Julie were right. Later, Rose and Jack made a movie called Revolutionary Road, and the story was similar to what they had told him.

"Link, if you were Jack and we were Rose, would you give us the door after the disaster?"

Sofia laughed mischievously.

"will not!"

Before the three could even scoff, Link laughed, "It's so cold in the sea. With my abilities, it won't be too difficult for me to snatch a lifeboat for you."

The three women immediately laughed, thinking that with his wealth and strength, he could easily help them escape even on a sinking ship.

"What if there are no lifeboats? What if we all fall into the sea?"

Julie laughed.

"That's easy. I'm a good swimmer and I'm strong enough to carry the three of you across the Atlantic to America."

"Haha, you said it yourself. Let's not talk about carrying us to America yet, how about you carry me home first?"

Angelina Jolie jumped onto his back and kissed him, hooking her arms around his neck and wrapping her long legs around him from behind.

Link patted the girl's bottom and carried her into the car.

After watching a movie with Winona Ryder and the other two, Link went on to watch another movie with his other girlfriends.

After watching, he had to answer all sorts of questions. Fortunately, he was quite patient and was able to give his girlfriends satisfactory answers to their questions.

After finishing his dates with his girlfriends, Link returned to the editing studio and finished editing the remaining parts of "Armageddon".

While editing "Armageddon," post-production on "Tomorrow Never Dies" was completed, and a preview screening was held at MGM Studios.

The system also gave the film a good rating, with a participation rate of 65.3%, a completion rate of 99.1%, and a market fit of 88%.

The rewards include 2.4 times the box office subsidy, 15% more director experience, 15% more director physical fitness, and 16% more film quality.

While attending a preview screening, MGM Studios boss Kirk Kerkelian approached him privately, wanting to discuss Guessing Films' acquisition of MGM in person.

Link's offer remained unchanged: a full acquisition of MGM for $42 billion, including $38 billion in bad debts, or a $1 million acquisition of 49% of MGM's shares, with a commitment to turn MGM Studios profitable within 10 years.

In fact, both of these conditions are very favorable for MGM.

MGM Studios is riddled with problems. Even the huge success of "Tomorrow Never Dies" cannot solve its long-standing issues, and its bankruptcy is only a matter of time.

Before bankruptcy, Kirk Kocorian could make hundreds of millions by selling the company to Guess the Movies, or he could sell 49% of the shares to Link for $1 million. After Link joins the company, he will not only not have to worry about the company's loans, but his shares will also be worth more in a few years.

Most importantly, all seven major studios faced the possibility of bankruptcy due to competition from Guess Movies, but MGM was able to survive after bringing in Guess Movies, which is crucial.

Kirk Kerkelian, however, remained undeterred, hoping Link would offer more money. He said he would sign the contract immediately if Guess Movie Studios was willing to offer $45 billion.

Link did not agree.

After finishing his work, Link finally had some free time, so he took his girlfriend and children to their Hawaiian estate for a vacation.

(End of this chapter)