Hollywood Director 1992.

Chapter 458: Kill Bill Released

"Link, congratulations on winning the Best Screenplay Oscar. I've won this award before."

In the Guess What? Café, Quentin Tarantino swirled his glass and chuckled as he spoke.

"Thank you! This is the second time I've received this award."

Last year, Link won the Best Adapted Screenplay award for "The English Patient".

Quentin smirked, “When Saving Private Ryan was released last November, it received rave reviews. Everyone thought you were sure to win Best Director this year, haha. Nobody expected Titanic to suddenly appear and steal all the limelight from Saving Private Ryan. Link, I have to say, you’ve had some bad luck.”

Quentin grinned widely, and suppressed laughter gurgled out of his throat.

"Okay, a little, but it's okay. Both movies are projects from Guessing Pictures. If Titanic wins more awards, we can earn more box office revenue overseas. I care more about the company's profits than the Oscar statuette."

"You're worth over 10 billion, more than you could spend in three lifetimes, why are you still thinking about making money? Are you obsessed with money?"

“My family is large, and our annual expenses are over 100 million US dollars. If I don’t earn more money, my family won’t have enough to live on.”

Link laughed.

Quentin grimaced unhappily. Link was not only good at making money, but also a womanizer. He had made all the money in the film industry, and the most beautiful actresses lived in his house and had many children for him.

This bastard is having such a wonderful time.

"boss!"

Assistant Aishwarya Rai walked in carrying a folder. She was wearing a fitted white shirt that accentuated her ample bust and slender waist. Her lower body was covered by a gray pencil skirt and black stockings and high heels, which showed off her long, straight legs and the contours of her pert buttocks.

Her appearance is more refined than that of Hollywood actresses, and her figure is more in line with normal aesthetic standards than that of supermodels. Also, because she is Indian, her makeup and temperament are different from those of European and American women.

Several advantages combined give her a unique kind of beauty.

When Quentin saw Aishwarya, his eyes widened and he almost drooled.

"Boss, the box office results for Kill Bill are out: $3081 million, number one at the weekly box office."

Aishwarya said.

"How much? Only 3081 million?"

Quentin couldn't help but exclaim, a look of disappointment on his face.

"More than 30 million in the first week is not bad. February is the off-season. The fact that Kill Bill was able to achieve this result shows that the movie is very popular."

Link laughed.

"Thirty million is nothing special. Your movie grossed at least 5000 million in its opening week. Kill Bill is no worse than some of your movies, so why is there such a big difference in box office? Is it because your promotion was inadequate?"

Quentin asked, displeased.

Heh~ Aishwarya secretly rolled her eyes, thinking that this guy was not only long-winded, but also an egomaniac. How could his movie, made by an ordinary director, be compared to Link's? The two were not even in the same league.

"The publicity is fine. Kill Bill is an R-rated movie, which is more niche than some of my movies and has a smaller audience. It's really good that it got these numbers in North American theaters in its opening week. You don't have to be disappointed."

Link said. "Kill Bill's production cost was only $3000 million, and even with marketing and distribution costs, it was only around $4000 million. It broke even in its first week, and the movie has the potential to be a big hit."

Quentin found no comfort in his words.

"Before making the movie, I thought I understood the audience very well and knew what they wanted to see, so I tried my best to make the movie very cool. Before the movie was released, I predicted that even if the box office of this movie was not as good as 'Saving Private Ryan,' it would not be worse than popcorn movies like 'The Rock.' But the box office in the first week came out, and it was not even as good as your movie 'Primal Fear.' Now I really don't understand what the audience is thinking."

"It's okay, take your time. Make more movies, and the box office will get better and better."

Link then looked at the box office figures for the other films. Guess what movies were released in the first three months. In addition to Kill Bill, there was No More Losers starring Tim Robbins, Wayne Wang's The Way Home, and Jodie Foster's The Way Home.

"Nothing to Lose" was released in early January and grossed $4180 million in North America. The film cost $2500 million to produce, and the company expects to make a small profit after accounting for overseas market revenue, video sales, and advertising sponsorships.

"Elsewhere" is adapted from the novel "Elsewhere" by Steve Jobs' younger sister Mona Simpson, and tells the story of a middle-aged woman who takes her daughter to Hollywood to pursue her dreams.

Starring Susan Sarandon and Natalie Portman.

The film grossed $1675 million in its first five weeks. With a budget of $2300 million, it is expected to result in a loss of several million dollars for the company.

"Family Ties" tells the story of an independent young woman who returns home to care for her mother who has cancer. After three weeks in theaters, the film has grossed $2318 million in North America. With a budget of $1800 million, it is expected to break even.

These three films, along with the recently released "Kill Bill," have all received positive reviews, with none scoring below 7 on IMDb.

After reviewing the documents, Link returned them to Aishwarya, who then took the folder and left.

"Hey Link, does your new assistant have a boyfriend?"

Quentin gazed at Aishwarya's sexy and alluring back and asked softly.

"What?"

"I used to only like blonde beauties, but now I've suddenly realized that Indian girls are pretty good too. Could you introduce me to some?"

"I'm afraid that won't work, Aishwarya has a boyfriend."

Link smiled, a smirk playing on his lips.

Quentin's face immediately fell. "You're her boyfriend, aren't you?"

Link smiled slightly and did not refute.

Aishwarya is indeed his girlfriend now. When they first became intimate, Aishwarya was still an innocent young girl, but after they became a couple, she became even more infatuated with him. They sometimes meet in the office, and now she can hardly live without him. "You"

Quentin noticed the smile on his face and knew what was going on without even thinking. Just thinking about how yet another goddess-level beauty had been ruined by Link, that scumbag, made Quentin clench his fists and wish he could represent all the men in the world to destroy him.

"Enough with the small talk. How's your new movie coming along? I remember you said last year that you wanted to learn from me and spend more time on movies, making at least two a year. When are you going to start filming your next movie?"

"I'm not filming anymore, I'm not in the mood for it right now."

Quentin said with a long face.

Link smiled gently and did not urge him any further.

After Quentin left, he read the newspaper for a while and then returned to his office to continue working.

新一年到了，猜猜看影业今年预计投资制作16部电影，包括《楚门的世界》《玩具总动员2》《惊声尖叫3》《死神来了4》《天才雷普利》《冒牌老爸》《苹果酒屋法则》《落跑新娘》《浓情巧克力》《黑客帝国2》《指环王》系列等。

Collaborated with Columbia Pictures to produce films such as "Contact" and "The Game," with New Line Cinema to produce films such as "Austin Powers: The Secret Service" and "Magnolia," and with Disney to co-produce films such as "Tarzan" and "Pirates of the Caribbean."

Link is also preparing for a new movie, The Truman Show. The movie has been in development since the end of last year and is expected to start filming next week. If all goes well, filming will wrap up in May.

dong dong dong~
"Boss, are you busy?"

While the storyboard was being finalized, Lewinsky knocked on the door with a folder in her hand. She was wearing a women's business suit and a skirt, and her ample hips stretched the skirt high, making her look like a ripe peach.

"come in!"

Link put down his pen and smiled, "Looking for work?"

"No, can I ask you out?"

Lewinsky blinked her big eyes and smiled.

"Sure! But you'll have to wait a bit; I still have some work to finish."

Link hugged the woman and patted her buttocks.

Lewinsky smiled slightly, tilted her head back and gave him a kiss, then sat in his lap to give him a report.

After leaving her assistant position, Lewinsky did not go to work in the screenwriting department, but instead joined the legal department as a legal assistant, whose main job was to assist the legal manager and specialists, and also to act as their liaison with the legal department.

Meanwhile, after joining the legal department, Lewinsky used her spare time to study law and was admitted to the University of California, Davis law school at the end of last year to pursue a master's degree. She plans to obtain her lawyer's license later.

Link supported her continued studies and provided her with many conveniences in her work and life.

Lewinsky's meeting with him this time wasn't just for a date; she had work to report to him in person.

The first case is the shooting incident that occurred in late 96. After more than a year of investigation, the verdict was announced yesterday. Puff Daddy was sentenced to 16 years in prison for multiple crimes. He will not be eligible for parole or a reduction of sentence except through legal procedures.

The second matter concerns the establishment of a family foundation. The legal department has completed the procedures, and a portion of the funds will be managed through a trust company. These funds can be used for investment, and the annual profits will be distributed to family members as living and educational expenses.

Currently, the main beneficiaries of the family foundation include Monica, Liu Xiaoli, Sophie Marceau, and their children, as well as Liu Qianqian. In the future, other girlfriends will also become beneficiaries of the family foundation after giving birth.

This foundation is the second financial instrument, besides Rose Garden Investment Company, used to maintain the daily expenses of family members, and it is also a long-term guarantee.

The third thing is that Harvey told him on the phone last time that the real culprits behind the shooting were Michael Ovitz, Langmeyer, Barrydiller, and others. He told Sean Don about this and asked him to arrange for someone to investigate.

After several months of investigation, no direct evidence has been found to link the shooting to the three individuals. However, some clues have been discovered that suggest the incident is related to a Jewish organization.

However, the organization is quite complex, with many members being Jewish elites and billionaires from all walks of life.

It would be very difficult to investigate the shooter through this organization.

The investigation team recommended slowing down the investigation and not taking any action until there was solid evidence.

Link nodded in agreement. He had heard of many such organizations and had been invited to join many others.

However, he is too busy with work to participate in many organizational activities. Currently, he only participates in professional-related organizations such as amateur golf clubs, the Vanguard Senior Members Club, the Microsoft Shareholders Club founded by Bill Gates, and the Hollywood Producers Club.

He didn't participate in any organizations unrelated to his profession.

However, he could also learn a lot about the strength and power of the organization from other people. Although he was worth more than 20 billion, it would be difficult for him to deal with an organization by himself.

To avoid trouble, Link decided to leave these matters to the legal department. Once the evidence was obtained, the case would be handled by the judicial department, which would make things go more smoothly.

“Honey, I’m Jewish too. How about I join this organization and find out who’s trying to harm you?”

Lewinsky asked.

“No need. You can continue your studies and become a lawyer or go into politics in the future. With my support, you can become a great lawyer, judge, governor, or even Secretary of State. There’s no need to take risks for this kind of thing.”

"You're saying I could become governor? A female governor?"

Lewinsky blinked her thick eyelashes, her eyes sparkling with a fiery light, and her round cheeks flushed.

"It's not a big problem."

"Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll become a lawyer first and then go into politics, so I can help you with more things in the future."

Lewinsky became even more excited upon hearing his words, writhing excitedly in his arms and emitting a strange fragrance.

Link originally wanted to continue working, but seeing her flushed cheeks and enthusiastic expression, he couldn't bear to leave the beauty feeling neglected, so he patted her big bottom and got busy at his desk.

(End of this chapter)