Chapter 176： Penelope's decision

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The next afternoon, Ryan sent the revised script to be re-examined.

Other than that, the filming plan of the crew has not changed in any way, and the official filming will start according to the original plan.

In the studio, many crew members were doing all kinds of preparations with a nervous look on their faces. Ryan personally directed the camera assistant to adjust the positions of the three cameras.

At this time, Sofia Coppola hurried over and handed a mobile phone to Ryan, "Roland Emmerich's phone number."

Ryan was taken aback for a moment, and then he answered the phone. Roland Emmerich's tired voice came from inside, "Ryan, I'm very sorry about this matter."

Roland Emmerich had just sent off the Pentagon and military personnel, and sat on a chair, feeling unspeakably tired.

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"If nothing else happens, the Pentagon and the military want to warn me and 20th Century Fox through the "Terminator 3" crew." In addition to fatigue, there was a hint of anger in his tone.

Remove the plot about Area 51 from the film?

how is this possible!

Area 51 is an important selling point in the film, and this is not a secret at all. As long as the public cares a little about aliens, almost no one does not know the existence of Area 51.

"Okay, Roland, it's just some minor troubles, there's no need to apologize." Ryan didn't respond too much, anyway, he had already revised the script overnight and didn't intend to ask about it.

After a few words, Roland Emmerich hung up the phone, looked at the military base outside the window, and cursed in a low voice, "Damn the Pentagon, don't want me to submit."

"Dean, the post-production of the film is temporarily entrusted to you. I'm going to Washington in person. It's time to meet those old friends."

Dean Devlin nodded solemnly, "Be careful, don't be impulsive, if it doesn't work, you can leave it to 20th Century Fox to handle."

Hollywood film companies can ignore the Pentagon and the military, and even make a strong voice in the media.

But no one dares to underestimate the Pentagon and the military.

What's more, in the film "Independence Day", there are many scenes of military facilities. For example, the shooting location in front of you is a military base.

As long as the Pentagon and the military are willing, it is easy to postpone the release of the film, and even ask to remove some military facilities that have already been filmed.

Ryan handed the phone back to Sofia Coppola and said, "It seems that Roland Emmerich has encountered a lot of trouble."

He knew that Roland Emmerich would not give in, and would even keep all the plots about Area 51 in the film, exactly.

In the end, "Independence Day" was still released and appeared in movie theaters.

"Compared to Roland Emmerich, you should be more concerned about why "Terminator 3" is involved in this matter." Sofia Coppola hit the nail on the head and said the most critical point.

There are many crews related to 20th Century Fox, but only the crew of "Terminator 3" is in trouble, and it has to make people suspicious.

"Twentieth Century Fox has asked someone to investigate this matter."

Moritz-Berman said in a faint voice: "Someone reported to the Pentagon and the military department that the plot of "Terminator 3" is suspected of leaking military secrets."

"You should have told me immediately, not now." Ryan frowned, and continued to ask, "Can you find out who reported it?"

"It's a bit difficult." Moritz-Berman spread his hands, "Neither the Pentagon nor the military department will disclose the whistleblower's information to the outside world."

"However, according to my speculation, there are no more than two situations. The first is the competitors of 20th Century Fox, such as several other Hollywood film companies, and the second..."

Having said that, he took a deep look at Ryan, and continued: "This matter itself is aimed at you."

"Me?" Ryan froze for a moment.

"Don't forget, Orion Films accounted for half of the film's investment ratio, as high as 60 million US dollars, and you are the boss of Orion Films." Moritz-Berman reminded.

Once the "Terminator 3" crew is in trouble, apart from 20th Century Fox, the biggest losers are Orion Pictures and Ryan.

"The next thing, I will continue to communicate with 20th Century Fox, you don't need to do anything more."

"The most important thing right now is the filming of the crew."

Moritz-Berman knows that Ryan is not a person who is willing to suffer, and will not sit still, "Don't worry, 20th Century Fox will not let people think about "Terminator 3" again."

After a while, Moritz-Berman got up and said goodbye. He wanted to go to the 20th Century Fox headquarters in person.

Sofia Coppola, who had been silent all this time, whispered, "Lucasfilm has bought the "Peak Hour" project from Disney and transferred it to Orion Films. You should be aware of this. .”

"However, there is one more thing. Helen is helping Edward Norton get the chance to play the leading role in a crime film, which is expected to start shooting early next year."

"However, just yesterday Helen got the news that the film's investors rejected Edward Norton's role."

It seems that there are two things that they don't want to do, but there is a faint connection between them.

"Is it the fault of New Line Pictures?" Ryan's eyes flashed coldly, and he quickly understood what Sophia meant.

"The investor and distributor of this film is New Line Cinema." Sofia Coppola did not say it clearly, but only told a fact.

"Robert-Shay?" There was a sneer on the corner of Ryan's mouth. It is estimated that the truth of the matter is similar to Sophia's guess. New Line Pictures and Robert-Shay are the most suspected.

Just wait, he will never let this matter go.

The most simple and direct way is to buy the copyrights of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" first.

New Line Films, which has lost the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "The Hobbit" trilogy, may not even be able to keep its position as a second-tier Hollywood film company.

Of course, Ryan is not going to take any action right now, maybe now Robert Shea has drawn attention to every move of Orion Pictures.

At this time, negotiating copyright sales with the copyright agency, once New Line Pictures gets the news, it might get involved.

"Sophia, forget about this for now, don't mention it to anyone, and tell Helen." Ryan took a deep breath and said, "Sooner or later, Robert Shay will pay the price."

"As for Edward Norton."

He paused and said, "Gregory Hobright and Paramount are interested in adapting a horror novel, and I will personally say hello to Shirley Lansing, let Edward Norton audition, and the crew His shots can be prioritized."

Gregory Hoblit did not follow the path of his previous life to direct "First Fear", but chose to co-direct "The Evil 2" with 20th Century Fox. The film is expected to be released around the summer.

The shooting plan of "First Fear" has been delayed, and Paramount has just approved the project not long ago.

"I'll tell Helen." Sofia Coppola nodded.

The whole morning passed quickly, and the crew began to eat one after another.

To be honest, the food for the film crew is very rich, with more than a dozen dishes, including some fruits, salads and desserts, plus a wide variety of staple foods, which is richer than many fast food restaurants.

Penelope Cruz ate a few bites of steak and salad, and hurried towards Ryan's office.

When she came to the door of the office, she paused for a moment, took a deep breath, reached out and pushed the door open, walked in, turned around and closed the door, and locked it behind her.

Hearing the sound of the door being pushed open, Ryan smelled a seductive aroma before he raised his head, which was very nice.

"Penelope!" Ryan looked up and saw Penelope-Cruz walking in, his eyes lit up.

Today, Penelope Cruz has obviously been well-dressed, wearing a black dress without suspenders, revealing a large area of ​​white skin on the chest, and a bare back as smooth as jade, with black lace stockings on a pair of long legs. The legs exude dazzling allure.

Stepping on a pair of black high-heeled shoes, the small and exquisite toes leaked from the top of the high-heeled boots, looking noble and charming.

"Very charming dress." He appreciated it without any scruples.

Penelope Cruz smiled slightly, walked to Ryan and sat down, leaning almost half of her body in Ryan's arms, Ryan could almost feel her panting.

"Do you need to relax!"

"We can play some exciting games. UU Reading " she said very straightforwardly, without extra words.

For a period of time, she has seen Charlize-Theron's various preferential treatments in the crew, coupled with the constant persuasion of her agent, she finally made up her mind to use her advantages to strive for more opportunities.

"Really?" Ryan didn't hesitate at all, and stretched out his hand to hug Penelope Cruz into his arms, "Great suggestion."

"Then next!"

Ryan did not continue to speak, but stretched out a hand, stroked Penelope Cruz's delicate chin, and looked at her playfully.

Penelope-Cruz leaned into his arms without saying a word, reached out to pick up a grape from the table, slowly put it into his mouth, bit it lightly, and moved towards Ryan...

Outside, Charlize-Theron came to the door of the office with two lunches in hand, just about to open the door to go in, when she heard a voice from inside, her expression changed, she curled her lips, cursed in a low voice, and turned around leave.

No need to think about it, she knew what was going on inside, and she could even guess who it was.