America achieves both fame and fortune

Chapter 629 I kicked them all out

In mid-November, amidst a barrage of promotional activities, "Gone Girl" held its North American premiere at the Emirates Theatre in Hollywood.

In addition to movie fans and members of the Cola Cult, a large number of Gillian Flynn's book fans also attended the event.

Although she had witnessed the enthusiasm of fans at many book signings, Gillian Flynn still trembled with excitement as she walked the red carpet at the premiere and heard so many people calling her name.

She had been a journalist and had witnessed similar situations countless times, but there was a world of difference between being an observer and being the protagonist in such a situation.

Upon arriving at the media area, facing the reporters' cameras and microphones, Gillian was so excited she almost fainted. She stammered, "I'm so happy! I've fantasized countless times about my work being adapted into a movie, but when this moment came true, I found I couldn't control myself at all."

The reporter quickly steered the conversation by asking, "Who is the person you most want to thank?"

"Martin, Martin Davis!" Gillian gave the answer without hesitation, and calmed down a bit, at least returning to reality: "When this novel was still just an idea, I told Martin about it. We were neighbors at the time, and he encouraged me to turn the idea into a novel. The subsequent first edition and adaptation were all done with Martin's help. Without him, there would be no 'Gone Girl'."

A deafening roar erupted from the red carpet behind them. Gillian turned around and, unsurprisingly, saw Martin walking down the red carpet.

He was so popular that he didn't need to do much; he only needed to turn his head in one direction, and the shouts from that direction would pierce the sky.

Gillian ignored the interview and watched Martin walk across the red carpet, sign autographs for fans, and interact with the Cola Cult members.

She also ordered a commemorative Coke, and as Martin raised his glass, she shouted, "Forever Coke God!"

On the second floor of the theater, Jon Berg stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the sea of ​​red people lining both sides of the red carpet and listening to the deafening roar of the crowd. He couldn't help but shake his head and said to Daniel, "He signed a distribution contract with Disney?"

Even now, Daniel still feels it's a huge regret to let Martin and Davis Studios go, saying, "We couldn't meet his release demands, so the negotiations broke down, and then he changed publishers."

He said with regret, "The Coca-Cola cult is an excellent consumer group."

Jon Berg said, "A loose group that can't even be called a business organization would not hesitate to abandon Martin Davis if he encountered any setbacks or failed twice."

Daniel did not respond.

Jon Berger added, "We are Warner Bros., the number one entertainment media group in Hollywood and the number one entertainment media group in the world. Even if all the superstar actors stopped working with Warner Bros., let alone Martin Davis, Warner Bros. would still be Warner Bros.."

Daniel asked, "How's the filming progress of 'Pharaohs and Gods'?"

"Ridley Scott is a good director who values ​​efficiency. Filming is about to wrap up, and he'll be able to lead the crew back to Los Angeles this month," Jon Berger said specifically. "This is a project we've collaborated on, so we need to put a lot of effort into the publicity."

Daniel's confidence surged when he realized this was a project he'd swindled from Martin: "I can't guarantee anything else, but opening in 4000 theaters is absolutely no problem."

Just as the two were chatting, the main cast and crew arrived, took a group photo, and then went into the theater.

Martin entered the lobby and saw Alan Horn waiting there, with his daughter Coty Horn standing next to him.

The latter seemed to have been waiting for him, and came over to say, "The film's test screenings have received rave reviews; I wish it great box office success."

Coty Horn stepped forward and said, "Martin, I've bought tickets to every one of your films."

Martin smiled and said, "Thank you for your support."

Alan Horn was well aware that as long as Martin's films continued to be successful, the release of "John Wick 2" by Disney would definitely be a box office smash.

Suddenly, someone came down the stairs next to them, and Coty Horn gently tugged at Alan Horn's sleeve.

Alan Horn turned around and saw Jon Berg and Daniel coming down from the second floor.

Martin also saw the two of them. Daniel nodded to them, and Martin nodded in response.

Jon Berg strode over, shook hands with Alan Horn, and said, "I haven't seen you since the handover, I didn't expect to run into you here today."

Alan Horn smiled politely: "You and I are both busy with work."

Jon Berg glanced at Martin: "It was Martin's movies that gave these two busy people the opportunity to meet."

When exes meet their current partners, they always have a lot to say. Jon Berg added, "Starting next year, Warner Bros. will be releasing several big-budget movies, so please make sure to attend the premieres."

Alan Horn responded, "You're also welcome to attend a Disney film premiere."

Jon Berger said, "That's settled then."

Without further ado, Jon Berg glanced at Martin and headed straight for the theater entrance.

As he walked, he whispered to Daniel, "The Terminator Salvation movie lost so much money. The Walt Disney board of directors must be out of their minds to dare to hire him as president of Disney Studios."

Daniel is more familiar with Alan Horn: "He is still very capable, and Warner has made a name for itself in the way it is today."

Jon Berger didn't like hearing this and, not wanting to say anything more to Daniel, walked straight into the theater.

Martin was seen walking with Alan Horn and his daughter.

Alan Horn asked, "I heard you and Louise signed a deal with Graham King's GK Films to work on a new film?"

"That's right," Martin stated frankly. "The primary production company is GK Films, and my company and Louise's company are mainly involved in the investment."

The two sides had already reached an agreement on a production budget of $6500 million.

Alan Horn said, "We'll find an opportunity to talk to Graham about this sometime; it's a great film for Disney to distribute."

Martin stated directly, "I intend to put this film up for Oscars, and we'll be investing a lot of resources during awards season."

Alan Horn has confidence in both Martin and Louise, and Graham is considered a top producer in the industry. He said without hesitation, "These are not problems."

Upon entering the theater, Martin bid farewell to the father and daughter and went straight to his seat in the first row.

Charlize Theron has arrived, and her seat is right next to his.

Seeing Martin approach, she said softly, "The film is about to premiere, and we'll soon find out if your method to lift the curse works."

Martin asked, "What if it doesn't work?"

Charlize glanced down at it: "Cut it off. You'll have fewer worries and more time in the future."

"Indeed, women who don't want to get married are terrifying," Martin said deliberately.

Charlize retorted: "Men who don't want to get married are all jerks."

Martin seemed unfazed, saying, "What if the method to lift the curse works?"

Charlize thought about it seriously for a moment and said, "In other words, you saved my career, so in return..."

Martin reminded him, "I can be there for you anytime, anywhere, so this isn't a reward."

"I'm not a scoundrel," Charlize said, having already thought it through. "When we're together, what do you want me to do, or what do you want me to do with you?"

Martin wasn't surprised: "You've completely stepped out of the walls."

Charlize said, "I wasted nine years. How much happiness can you have in nine years? I'm going to make up for that with you."

She leaned closer, lowering her voice even further: "I heard you often have threesomes with Julie and Aniston. That sounds like so much fun, I can join in too!"

Martin said, "The two of us can do it."

Mene then came over, sat on the other side of Martin, and said, "Boss, I kicked them all out."

Several key members of the production team knew about Menez's situation, and Charlize asked curiously, "You broke up with Isabelle Huppert and Sophie Marceau?"

"Yes," Menez said confidently, "From now on, I will devote myself entirely to Celine Dion; she is my true love."

Martin didn't believe a word of it, because there was also Emma Thomas.

David Fincher, Gillian Flynn, and others arrived one after another, and the theater, which could accommodate thousands of people, was soon full.

Many people still had the original novel of "Gone Girl" with them.

Reporters in the media area gradually entered their specially reserved seats. Before the screening began, there was a brief Q&A session for the media and film fans.

All of this only lasted ten minutes in total.

Besides the red carpet, the highlight of a premiere is naturally the premiere screening itself.

After the ceiling lights went out, the theater quickly fell silent, and the screening of "Gone Girl" began.

This is a highly engaging film, divided into two parts.

The first half focuses on the husband, Nick Dunn, using varied narrative techniques to tightly connect multiple events.

The second half revolves around the wife, Amy, and is full of climaxes. Every scene is full of fun and there is a constant sense of suffocating tension. Amy is always teetering between a goddess and a crazy woman.

It was tense, but also full of fun.

Many viewers started laughing from the moment Amy ran away from home.

In a serious social and marital thriller, laughter during filming is a terrible thing, indicating a major problem with the film.

But this does not apply to "Gone Girl".

Viewers felt a genuine sense of joy when they saw the scene of a bitch and a dog, and couldn't help but laugh.

These are joyful laughs, laughter brought on by the film.

At the end of the film, when a couple who were sleeping in the same bed but dreaming different dreams, even wanting to stab each other in the back, presented themselves to the public and the media as a happy family, many viewers found it both funny and terrifying.

The phrase "This is marriage" resonates with many people.

Their marriage was not happy, but they still chose to stay together.

(End of this chapter)