Hollywood Secret Garden

Chapter 393

"Now I'm going to talk about next week's content. There is no mandatory homework next week, and the subject matter is not limited, but I will ask Mr. Conrad to record it as an extra point." Duke Harwitt said to the ring by his side A member of the film club said so.

"God, this is also considered optional homework, forget it Duke, just say that it must be done." The only one who can yell at the current chairman of the film club like this is Bella, who is in his grade. Brac.

Bella and another girl, Carole Tallinn, are, like Duke, the only three remaining members of the film studio who participated in the production of "The Blair Witch"-Morris and Jim also graduated last June-so The relationship between them is much closer than that of ordinary members, and Bella is Duke's girlfriend.

"I've made it very clear, Miss Bella, it's just an extra grade! If you think your score is enough, you don't have to hand in this homework." Duke rolled his eyes with a headache, "There are other question?"

"Can several people shoot together, and borrow the equipment from the film studio?" Carol has always come out to smooth things over.

"This is no problem. You can discuss it and write an application." Duke nodded. "Any questions?"

Seeing everyone whispering to each other for a while, shaking their heads to say no more, when he was about to announce that today is over, Bella suddenly coughed softly, Duke was stunned and then understood, spread his hands and looked at the one sitting outside Subject: "Do you have any other comments or additions, Angie...Angie?"

"What?" Angela who came back to her senses was still a little dazed, "Oh... no, no, I don't have any opinions."

Immediately, there were a few disappointed murmurs among the club members, especially the 9th grade students who just joined last year. After the studio, many people left after the half term, and those who stayed were those who were really interested in movies.

"Okay, Miss Busy Man," Duke sighed, "but since I stayed in the film department for a while today, why don't you guide everyone, you are still the vice chairman no matter what."

"Actually, there is really nothing to say, because shooting and directing are completely different. If I want to give an example, shooting is a sketch, using simple tools to present simple pictures directly to the audience; while directing is painting oil paintings, canvases, and brushes. , paints, palettes, etc. have to be considered. So just shoot like a sketch." Angela said a few words briefly, then stood up: "I'm sorry, I have to leave first-- There are many other things to do.”

Smiling at everyone, she turned to pick up her satchel and went out, Duke immediately chased after her: "Wait, Angie."

"What's the matter? Don't tell me to stay." Angela said with a bitter face, "I have followed your advice and stayed here for two hours and said a few words, you know, because I went to London to attend the funeral They are already very dissatisfied with the delay of the two films, and I have to find a way to make it up."

Duke couldn't help laughing and went out: "I just want to ask, after the completion of this shooting, is there any time to browse and make some simple comments, even if it's just written on paper and conveyed by me."

"Aren't you, the chairman, and Mr. Conrad, the instructor, responsible for these?" Angela was a little strange.

"Come on, Angie, everyone knows that if you weren't busy all the time, how could it be my turn to be the chairman of the 11th grade student," Duke waved his hand, "Besides, you are still the vice chairman, why don't you Part of the responsibility is on me, and if I can get your comments, the members will definitely have more confidence..."

"Okay, okay, I agree," Angela had to interrupt him, "it shouldn't take much time, right?"

"Of course, of course." Duke nodded again and again, and finally asked again suddenly: "You really agreed?"

"Do I have a choice?" Angela gave him a blank look, then turned and left.

Facing the accusations of other students, Angela walked out of the building to the school gate, and got into the car before the ambushing paparazzi rushed up: "Now go to the film department, they must be waiting impatiently."

After finishing speaking, regardless of the constantly flashing flashing lights around the car outside, she leaned on the backrest and closed her eyes to recover. Since she returned to Los Angeles three days ago, she has been chased by paparazzi everywhere. The reason is naturally the funeral of Her Royal Highness. Although she finished He fulfilled his wish to send His Royal Highness the princess for the last time, but also became the focus again because of the exposure of his whereabouts.

Why not block Tom Cruise and them!Angela was quite resentful. She actually knew that this matter was very helpless. Who let her identity and relationship with the princess be placed there, so thinking like this is just to lose her temper. Anyway, American paparazzi Relatively softer than the British ones, though only a little.

Fortunately, there were no reporters in Westminster Abbey, and the camera lens was not pointed at her, otherwise... Angela bit her lip, recalling the surprised and slightly weird eyes around her at that time, she couldn't help but She wanted to shudder, God behold, she was just sympathizing with William and Harry, because the loss of a mother was really hard to bear.However, she was indeed a little reckless. You must know that there were so many people present. If she hadn’t regained her composure, she might have fled from those eyes. You must know that there are royal family members around, even She felt that Queen Elizabeth II and her grandfather looked at her like this.So the day after the funeral, she hurried back to Los Angeles.

They shouldn't have too many associations, Angela rubbed her nose, especially Her Majesty, hoping that she wouldn't think of the word "seduce". Although her reputation in the whole circle is pretty good, she is entertainment people.

Forget it, don't think about it, this is nothing to worry about. Does the Queen think about inexplicable things all day long like you?Angela comforted herself in her heart, and couldn't help but sighed again as she watched the street gradually get up. This time, she went to London without saying hello. As a result, the film department was confused for a long time. She is the producer, and Ridley can help provide reference opinions in "The Matrix", but "Death Comes" is almost paralyzed.

Although Angela arranged for director James Huang and deputy manager Bruce to discuss editing temporarily on the floppy disk that Annie handed over to Sparrow, but only edited one-third of the daily thoughts, and just wrote down the rest, but It can only be said that the post-production was not completely stopped.So after she came back, she immediately rushed into the post-production. You must know that "Reaper" was originally scheduled to be released at the end of April. If she hadn't gone to London for a week, she should start promoting it now and wait for the release.

"Hi, Jesse." Angela warmly hugged Jessica, then shook hands with several other actors politely: "It's nice to meet you here, I think it's going well, right?"

"Not bad, if it wasn't because you didn't come, we would have left." Edward's words were still not very polite.

"He's actually jealous, because everyone said you were better than anyone else in just a few minutes." Jessica whispered in Angela's ear with a smile, and Angela shrugged and patted Edward's arm and smiled. without speaking.

After roughly looking at the plot where the actors were called in to dub, she was basically relieved, and she did a good job. If she worked harder, the movie would basically be completed. Dubbing work, otherwise she would not be able to find time to stay in the film club after school. You must know that the three days after she came back were too busy for her.

It can’t be said that James Huang is not good at editing, but this is his first time directing, so it’s inevitable that he’s a little bit in the middle of the editing process, and Bruce’s forte is business, and the job of producer is part-time, so we discussed editing. In Angela's opinion, only half of the things that came out met her requirements, so she had to resort to the trick of overtime pay, and then hurriedly rushed to make up most of the delayed progress within these three days.

So far, the editing of the film has been basically completed except for the beginning, which is still to be discussed. There are only some piecemeal work left, and the trial meeting will be held in a few days.

"Edward, I want to say that your performance is very good," Angela said to Edward after announcing that today's work was done well, "You know, sometimes a few minutes of performance is easier to master."

"What should I say, thank you for your compliment?" Edward straightened his clothes without looking at Angela. "Since there is nothing to remake, then I can leave, right?"

However, after walking a few steps, he turned back and looked at Angela, and said calmly, "Thank you for your compliment."

"It seems that although you rejected him, it is impossible for him to forget you." Jessica whispered in Angela's ear again at this time, the hot air was itching in her ears.

"You mean, I should accept his kindness?" Angela turned her head, raised her eyebrows and asked deliberately.

"If you want to accept it, then I can't help it, can I?" Jessica pouted, and Angela wanted to drag her into a corner with her ruddy lips, and sealed them tightly.

Of course, she didn't do that, but changed the subject: "How do you feel about your performance? I said that although you are not the best, you are definitely much better than before."

This is Angela's heartfelt words. Jessica's performance is indeed very good. Although most of the time it still lacks some naturalness, it no longer feels like it was completely performing. As long as you spend more time to understand and hone With practice and refinement, she will definitely have her own way of acting.

"Thank you for your affirmation, Angie, but I always feel that I can do better."

Jessica sighed somewhat unwillingly, but before Angela comforted her, she cheered up again: "Fortunately, I still have time, don't I?"

"Of course, sooner or later you will shine, I believe that!" Angela took her arm affectionately.

"By the way, do you still remember the TV series I told you about?" Jessica said suddenly.

"The one where you played the leading role?" Angela raised her eyebrows, "The filming has already started? Then can you tell me the name?"

"Yes, the filming has just started. It's produced by Fox's Home Entertainment Company. It's a sci-fi drama. You can't imagine who the producer is." Jessica said triumphantly.

"Oh?" Angela rubbed her chin, "Obviously, this should be someone you know, maybe you have collaborated with him before, and it's a sci-fi TV series. Could it be James Cameron?"

"Bingo!" Jessica showed a look of shock, "It's amazing that you guessed it right away."

"Well... Actually, I guessed it," Angela's eyes wandered, and she mumbled, "What a coincidence", before asking again: "By the way, what's the name of the TV series?"

"It's called "Dark Angel". In fact, when Mr. Cameron came to me directly and said that there was a TV series that wanted me to audition, I was not very willing, but when I heard the name..." Jessica stared at Angela , "I wonder if this can be closer to you or can be your opposite... well, I know this is naive, but I..."

"Stop it, Jess." Angela gently squeezed her arm, and also stared at her, "I know."

The two looked at each other and smiled, everything was silent, and then an unharmonious voice came in: "It seems that the work on your side is almost finished, isn't it, Angie?"

"Ha, it looks like you're off work, Rayleigh?" Angela turned her head, still holding Jessica's arm, and introduced the two of them.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Scott."

"Me too, Miss Alba."

After chatting with each other, Ridley opened his mouth again with a smile: "Angie, when do you plan to return to work here, you can't put this burden on an old man like me Bar?"

"Come on, Rayleigh, to be honest, I'm regretting it now. Maybe you should be in charge of editing from the very beginning." Angela showed a helpless and headache expression. During the few days in London, " The Matrix is ​​also edited by director Ridley like "Death Comes", but the daily editing part is a quarter of his opinions. After all, this movie is very important, but let her come back After taking the time to watch it, I feel that Ridley should be responsible for all the unimportant scenes. In the clips supervised by the old man, there are very few parts that do not suit her.

"That can't be done, although I'd like to, Mr. McKinley said it a long time ago, everything depends on your opinion." Ridley spread his hands, "So you should hurry back to work here. "

"Okay, I got it." Angela wanted to smile bitterly, "After working overtime tonight, I should be able to edit the opening title, then the work on "Death Comes" is basically completed, and then I will continue with " Late period of The Matrix."

This situation is all because of "Memento". This film was invested by Pixar rather than independently produced. Although it missed the Independent Spirit Award because of this, it still received numerous praises and the box office also rose.Until the end of the period, the box office in North America was just over 1 million, and the cost plus promotional fee was less than 1000 million. Naturally, Pixar made a lot of money, and it also increased Angela's words in the live-action film department. Quan, since she said before leaving that her opinion should prevail, McKinley, who is also the department manager and producer, will definitely not allow any changes.

"In the future, I will be the most stupid guy in the world if I have to supervise several movies at the same time again in the future!" Looking at the crowd outside who were about to get off work, Angela couldn't help but said angrily.

"This can't be said too absolutely. If you really have to supervise and produce several movies at the same time in the future, wouldn't that be equivalent to slapping yourself in the mouth?" Jessica said with her eyes bent.

"So, you want me to slap myself in the mouth?" Angela gave her a sideways look.

"Hey, I didn't say anything." Jessica quickly shut her mouth, looked up at the ceiling at 45° as if nothing had happened, but she lowered her head again after a few seconds: "So you have to stay Come down to work overtime, can't we go back together?"

"Yeah, as long as the title is edited out, the movie will be over. Naturally, the sooner the better." Angela shrugged, then hugged Jessica and whispered in her ear: "Don't worry, We have plenty of time."

"I know, then I'll go first." Jessica nodded understandingly, the corners of her mouth curled up in an arc, even with a smile she was still so charming, Angela couldn't help but caressed her face gently, and looked around No one grabbed Jessica's hand and dragged her into a small room, then pressed her against the wall and directly blocked her rosy lips.

With ambiguous gasps, the two girls embraced passionately.

As the post-production of "Death Comes" draws to a close, preparations for the preview screenings have also begun, and Angela was finally able to fully focus on "The Matrix", well, not completely, because there are still two The script needs to be written, especially "Never Compromise" for my aunt, and I haven't had time to analyze and sort out the large amount of data collected.

But "The Matrix" can't be delayed. It was originally planned to be released in mid-June when the summer vacation begins, but it has been delayed by a week. There are still three AP exams in the next May. After the exams, there are still one There are important things to do, and she still has to spend time preparing before then, the time is really not enough, so Angela has to work overtime for another week, staying in the editing room until 6 o'clock every night I just got home, but it really speeds up the process a lot, and it looks like it might be possible to wrap up editing in early May, which is something to celebrate, isn't it?