Hollywood Secret Garden

Chapter 388 Work and Rest

Despite these and other problems, "The Matrix" is still progressing at a slow pace. The people in the Pixar animation department are really good. The few CG scenes that have come out have been done very well by them, especially the endless "" "Rye Field" and the picking machines fully demonstrate the black Gothic style.

Angela couldn't help but want to smile wryly while she was pleasantly surprised. When she asked them to make CG, she ignored one point. The people in the animation department obviously don't know what saving money is. So after watching a few paragraphs of the production, the first thing Angela did was to admire it, and the second thing was to call Ed to ask for cost control.

If you continue to do this in the future, the cost of publicity will cost almost hundreds of millions. Angela knows that she will definitely earn back after the release, but please, try to save as much as possible.

The progress of "Death Comes" produced at the same time is slightly faster, although there are the same problems-all shots are completed by director James Huang, and the part I remember can only be used as a reference.But James Huang is not Ridley Scott after all. Although Angela will also discuss with him, most of the time she will give priority to her own opinion. Besides, "Death Comes" hardly needs CG.More What's more, it's the special effects of the movie, and she doesn't need to worry about the soundtrack. Naturally, it is much faster than "The Matrix", but the overall progress is still not very fast because of the need to run at both ends.

It is preliminarily estimated that the production of "Reaper" should be completed in mid-April based on the current speed, and it can be released directly without considering other factors. Although "The Matrix" can be completed by the end of May, it is according to the plan. The conclusions drawn, and the plan can never keep up with the change.Angela was thinking with some headaches. In May, she still had three AP exams to take and at least got a B-, so she had to work harder on her homework. More importantly, if it was agreed, the AP exam After that, it's time... and my own plan has to be officially launched, and there seems to be no way to squeeze time.

Forget it, as long as it's released during the summer vacation, don't be so stupid to supervise the production of several movies in the future.Angela sighed in her heart and said to herself, she was somewhat at a loss, if it was just curiosity and fun or making money before, now as part of the whole plan, she has to do her best to maintain her image, maintain and get more Capital, is it worth it or not?It's a difficult question to draw conclusions from.But compared to these troubles that have yet to come, there are some things that make her have to be more careful.

"I can't say that, Jessie, of course I admit that your subsequent performances are indeed better than the original ones, but it doesn't affect the whole movie," Angela gestured to Jessica who was sitting beside her, "You know Yeah, it’s not filmed in the order of the story, so your performance after the cut isn’t great, but it’s definitely better than it was before.”

Speaking of this, she laughed: "You know? Among the edited shots, I like the incredible look of surprise and fear on your face when you face the plane explosion at the airport the most. It is both open and reserved, just right. .”

"If you say that, I can't wait to see the final result." Jessica shrugged.

"There will be a chance soon, and some of the shots still need your dubbing, so I can show you the edited ones at that time, and prepare to be surprised." Angela said with a smile, looked outside after the car stopped and followed Opened the car door: "Hey, dear, get in the car, I hope I didn't make you wait too long."

"I'm so happy to meet you, Angie." Lindsay, who was holding her sister into the car, greeted excitedly. After sitting in the back, she couldn't wait to lean over to give her a kiss, and Angela just turned her head There was something to say, so the other party's small mouth was on Angela's lips impartially.

Angela froze immediately, and then leaned back a few seconds later: "I didn't know you still had this hobby."

However, Lindsay completely ignored what she said, and smacked her mouth with a playful smile, then said seriously: "This feels really good, how about doing it again?"

As she said that, she posted it again, but Angela pressed her hand on her face and pushed her to the seat: "Don't even think about it!"

"It's really sad, I just want a kiss," Lindsay said sadly, leaning on the backrest, "It seems that you don't love me anymore, are you going to abandon me?"

Angela rolled her eyes, and then glared at Jessica who was covering her mouth and giggling. Didn't you see your girlfriend being molested?But this only made Jessica laugh harder.

"Are you going to mourn like this for the rest of your life?" Angela snorted, then turned to the bodyguard sitting in front: "Bucket is driving, let's go, don't glance around, Ryan!"

Lindsay also ended her performance at this time and hugged Angela from behind, rubbed her face affectionately, and then hugged her 4-year-old sister in her arms: "Ellie is also happy to see you. "

The fleshy Ellie waved her little arms, smiled and said in a sweet and crisp voice unique to children: "Hello, Angie."

"Hey, little one." Angela rubbed the little guy's head lovingly. She has always liked children, "It's great, I can finally call others little ones."

"Haven't you ever called someone else that?" Jessica asked strangely, "Like Lulu? Or Isa and Crowe?"

"Whether it's Lulu or my brother and sister, when they were born, I was still called a little girl by Aunt Jennifer. How can I call others like that." Angela spread her hands helplessly, and suddenly remembered He turned around and looked at the two sisters behind him with wide eyes: "You actually brought your own sister to the party, Lindsay?!"

"What? Is there something wrong?" Lindsay was a little puzzled.

"Of course not, it's Kate's party and it's all grown-ups, how can you bring a 4-year-old there?"

"I'm only 11 years old. If I can go, why can't my sister go." Lindsay frowned, and she could see that she was a little dissatisfied, and her arms around her sister involuntarily tightened a lot.

"That's..." Angela made gestures and wanted to smile wryly in her heart. The main reason why she called Lindsay was because she had been a little depressed during this period of time, and it was certain that this was another appearance in her family. What happened.

Having been with Angela for such a long time, Lindsay has become more and more dependent on her. Whenever there is something unhappy—especially something related to the family, the little girl will always run to her house— ——Angela promised the little girl very early that if she wanted, she could come to her just like she did a few years ago, so even now Lindsay still feels sad and bored with her parents, at least the girl's heart is still intact.

So Angela wondered what caused her to become like this suddenly. Although Lindsay had made insinuations several times, she never said anything, so Angela wanted to take this opportunity to take her out to have fun, but she didn't expect that she would bring her younger sister too. on.

Taking advantage of the time for the bodyguards to slow down the car, Angela organized her words: "Okay, Lindsay, there are a lot of people at the party and it's very mixed, what if something happens to you with Ellie? You just Almost 12 years old can take care of herself, but who will take care of Ellie? Are you so relieved that she stays in such an environment?"

Lindsay bit her lip and remained silent for a while, then shook her head resolutely: "If Ellie can't go, then I won't go either. I will never leave her alone at home, never!"

Although the little girl's tone was very peaceful, those two never said anything categorically, which made Angela dizzy for a while. At this moment, Jessica pulled her arm: "I think I can help take care of Ellie."

"You?" Angela opened her eyes wide and looked at her in surprise.

"Do you think I can't even take care of a child?" Jessica said jokingly, and then turned to Lindsay: "Besides, Lindsay will never leave her sister alone, will she?"

"Of course," Lindsay said, hugging Ellie tightly in her arms, and then looked down at her sister: "You will always stay with me and Jesse and won't run around, right Ellie?"

Although he didn't fully understand what the sisters were talking about, the little guy nodded vigorously: "Yes!"

"Then...well," Angela raised her hands helplessly, "I will try my best to take care of her."

Hearing this, Lindsay couldn't help but cheered, then held Angela's face in her arms with lightning speed, and kissed her firmly on her lips: "I love you, Angie! You are so kind Already!"

Angela touched her lips, dumbfounded, and shook her head, then tapped her on the head gently: "You should thank Jesse, I don't know how much time it will take up her time."

"Of course, of course." After nodding suddenly, Lindsay hugged Jessica again, and kissed her firmly on her lips.

"You bastard!" Jessica exclaimed, and there was a burst of laughter in the car.

The car soon came to Brenket Street, the house where Angela used to live. Although the sky hadn't completely darkened, and a cloud of fire was still lingering in the sky, the whole villa was already brightly lit.

"You're finally here. I've been wondering why you haven't come yet. Now it seems that every time you don't fall to the last few, you won't show up." Although Kate said this, she gave Angela a big hug , and at the same time kissed her on the cheek and stuck it to the corner of her mouth. Although there were not many people around, Jessica and Lindsay could see it clearly.

"So there are still people who haven't arrived? It seems that I should be later." Angela said with a smile.

"It's okay if you just want to be the finale guest," Kate said angrily, and after saying hello to Jessica, Lindsay, and little Ellie, she temporarily left and entered the room, while the three girls plus a little one Then go around to the garden behind.

"I'm jealous, Angie." Jessica couldn't help whispering in her ear as she walked on the road.

"Why didn't you get jealous when Lindsay kissed me?" Angela curled her lips pretending to be dissatisfied.

"That's different..." Jessica thought for a while, then shook her head, "Anyway, I'm just jealous."

Angela rolled her eyes: "Okay, okay, I'm jealous too, because Lindsay kissed you—by the way, I forgot my handbag in the car, you go first and I'll be right back."

As she said that, she saw that there was no one else around except Lindsay and little Ellie, so she quickly touched Jessica's lips, and then left the girl who was stunned because of shock and ran away quickly.

Angela didn't slow down until she was almost at the front gate. Although she didn't have any expression on her face, she sighed heavily in her heart. Just when Jessica said she would take care of Ellie, Angela suddenly I was relieved in my heart, because Jessica's time and energy would be taken up by more than half.In fact, if Kate invited Jessica through her, Angela would definitely help to decline, but Kate just called Jessica directly.

Angela took a deep breath and looked up at the sky. There was not a single star in the sky that was beginning to fade in black, and they were all hidden in the lights of the city. At this moment, Pu Guanshui's voice sounded: "Miss, what's the matter?" Need help with something?"

"Oh, it's nothing, I forgot my handbag in the car." Angela turned her head and smiled at the bodyguard guarding the car. After adjusting her mood, she got the handbag after Pu Guanshui opened the car door, just as she was about to go back Suddenly thought of something, and looked at Pu Guanshui again: "Didn't you take her to a party? Any party?"

Pu Guanshui was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses, smiled wryly and shook his head: "What kind of party can I take her to, and how can I take her to a party? After all, I am not the same kind of person as she is, and she is still a child."

Angela heard something but didn't say much. She nodded silently before saying, "From the letter, I can infer that Lily should be very lonely at school."

"Yes, I know, but... I can't change anything." Pu Guanshui looked rascal.

"Have you... ever thought about adopting her?" Angela asked suddenly.

"Adopt? Miss, please, I'm just a Chinese, and... how could I adopt a white girl." Pu Guanshui's slightly self-deprecating smile woke Angela up, and she shook her head with a wry smile in her heart, saying to herself The loyal bodyguard apologized and hurried away.

There were a lot of people at the party, this time it wasn't an all women's party, so there were men and women, actors, directors, producers, heads of film companies, etc. With the release of "Fake God", even Kate's performance was criticized It's a vase, but it can't stop her from ascending to the status of a first-line actress.Naturally, there are only a lot of people attending the party, and the party is also a good place to discuss matters and negotiate deals. Maybe the producer and the director or actors have a few exchanges, and preparations for a large-scale movie are about to begin.

"I heard that you have been working very hard recently, so you held this party. Let's relax and relax tonight. Only when you have a rest can you work harder, right?" said Kate, who was walking side by side with Angela.

"Thank you, Kate." Angela patted her arm and said sincerely. She looked at the lively crowd. Although this was not a dance party, the overall atmosphere was still very lively, but at the same time it was relatively harmonious. It felt very comfortable just looking at it, and Kate must have put a lot of thought into it, taking into account the tastes of all the people invited.

"I don't know if the paparazzi guarding outside will find a way to sneak in from somewhere, and then hide in the corner and aim at this place and press the shutter desperately." The girl said teasingly.

"Don't worry, it's okay even if someone comes in, I know how to measure it." Kate said with a smile.

Angela was stunned for a moment, then realized that she had misunderstood what she meant, she couldn't help but shook her head with a smile, shook Kate's arm affectionately and then let go: "I'm not talking about us, dear."

She sighed faintly: "I will be 17 years old in about a month. I used to hear people say that 17 years old is an interesting age. I didn't understand why there was such a saying. It was only now that I suddenly realized that 16 years old Both 18 and 17 have special meanings, and 16 is the most presumptuous but safest period in life. Because at 18, you can do many things that you couldn't do before; and at 17, you are an adult. You can watch NC-[-] movies, or let the paparazzi unscrupulously use the camera to see who they are everywhere."

Speaking of this, she spread her hands, showing a sad and playful look, which made Kate couldn't help covering her mouth and laughing.

"Of course, the more important thing is that adults should take on their own responsibilities." Angela added at the end.

"It sounds like... do you want to propose to me?" Kate suddenly said after laughing.

"Well, it sounds good." Angela frowned deliberately, put her hand on her chin to show a thoughtful expression, and then asked seriously, "What do you think?"

Kate opened her mouth, although there was still a smile on her face, but there was something more she couldn't say, and there was a silence between the two of them for a while, until it was broken by a familiar voice: "Ha, I said it looks familiar, it turns out You are here."

"Hi, Nicole, I'm so glad you joined Kate's party." Angela turned around and greeted Nicole Kidman with a smile, then glanced at the women walking with her.

For a moment, she couldn't tell the other party's age. She had blond curly long hair, soft face lines, and gray-brown eyes. She couldn't lose to Nicole in appearance or figure. Angela wondered why such a woman and Nicole Can come together instead of her husband Tom Cruise, are those gossips from last year true?Are some things coming early?

"The invitation from the British Rose of Hollywood, how could you not come." Nicole said with a smile, and then pulled her friend to introduce: "Angie, Kate, this is Naomi Watts, my best friend ;Nami, this is Angela Mason, this is Kate Beckinsale, Miss Hollywood and the Rose of England!"