Hollywood Secret Garden

Chapter 246

In fact, it doesn’t make much sense to discuss whether the film industry is profitable. In essence, making a film is not much different from gambling, because when you place a bet, you don’t know whether you will win or lose. After gambling, making a movie is a lot more complicated. The script, director, actors and special effects, etc., will all affect the success of a movie.

Of course, the most important thing is whether it meets the tastes of the public. Even if a movie is criticized by film critics, as long as it sells well at the box office, it is at least commercially successful!For the audience who walks into the theater, if the next few hours of the screening make him feel shocked, sad or happy, then this is a good movie.

The biggest difference from gambling is that the profit of a movie depends on the ratio of investment to box office. The "Blair Witch" with a box office of 1 million in North America has been exploited layer by layer, and only 6 million in Angela's hands. The fact that the ratio is about 3 is a good illustration of this problem: if the ratio is large, then the film company will make huge profits!If the ratio is small, the film company will lose money!

To give a positive example, in addition to "The Blair Witch", "Mad About Mary" released on Thanksgiving this year can also prove this very well. In Angela's memory, "I'm Mad about Mary" released in 99 The investment of Madness was only 500 million, but it occupied a place in the top ten box office lists of the year. This movie won by its plot, unlike "The Blair Witch", which was completely based on hype. As long as New Line Company did not find someone The so-called director, and Cameron Diaz can maintain the acting skills in "My Best Friend's Wedding", so even if it may fall short at the box office, it is definitely a big seller.

As for the negative example, it must be "Pearl Harbor", although the total global box office is close to 3 million.But compared with the 1.4 million investment, the loss is certain!The larger the investment, the smaller the ratio, the more serious the loss, and the more terrifying the problems that arise, such as the "Heaven's Gate" that nearly bankrupted MGM in the 80s!

But Angela is at least right. If it is profitable now, low-cost high box office is the kingly way, but how many people can find out which low-cost movies can sell well?The tastes of the public are always changing, and with the maturity of computer special effects technology, more people will be attracted by the gorgeous pictures and the faces of celebrities. As for the story... forget it, think about " Transformers 2" will understand.

Some of these things she knew a long time ago, and some she didn't understand until she officially made the movie, so I skip this topic for a while, and pull the time back to the end of October, before Halloween.

"It makes me so sad. You're going back to New York again, and now I won't see you until Christmas." In the airport lobby with endless traffic, Angela, who dressed herself up very well, took Natalie's hand and made a gesture "Resentment" expression.

Including the temporary suspension of filming after the accident, it took nearly 8 weeks for the crew of "Little Ghost and Thief" to finally shoot the required shots. This is thanks to the blessing that most of them can be completed in the studio. For that kind of complete location shooting, I am afraid that it may take another 8 weeks to complete the shooting.

after.Natalie has to go back to New York. Anyway, if she needs to participate in post-production, she can do it in New York. Besides, for Natalie, a good student, homework cannot be missed.

"So you plan to keep me here? Don't let me go back?" Natalie raised her eyebrows.

"If you want, I have no objection." The girl blinked with a smile, and there was something only the two of them knew in her emerald green eyes, which made Natalie a little embarrassed, knowing that Jessica was beside her.

"How about you move to New York?" Jessica suggested "very seriously".

"But I can't bear to part with you." Angela pretended to be in a dilemma, which made both girls laugh.

"Okay, okay, just leave me and walk away, I'll go to the bathroom and cry a lot now." The girl made an angry look, and then walked to the bathroom in the airport hall.

"Don't worry about it, Nat, Angie is always like this, she likes to use this method to hide her disappointment when she says goodbye to her friends," Jessica explained.

"I can see that." Natalie nodded, "However, you are really close."

"Yes, I think I told you, she was my first friend." Jessica raised her lips slightly.Looking in the direction Angela was leaving, she seemed to be remembering something, but soon she came back to her senses: "Of course, you are also my friend, I am very glad to meet you and Manny this time, please also I say hello to her... To be honest, this is the first time I have seen a peer who can embarrass Angie!"

"Everyone has their own strengths, that's all. You are not only beautiful but also very gentle." Natalie smiled lightly. She also liked this girl very much. As for the other girl, she just ignored it.

Suddenly, Natalie's heart moved. Looking at Jessica's face, she opened her mouth to say something, but when the words reached her throat, she hesitated again, and finally swallowed the words back.

In some respects, Natalie's senses are very acute. After that accident, Jessica seems to have changed. If she guessed correctly, it may be... But again, this is only possible. Possibly, even if it could be above 70%, Natalie doesn't want to take the risk, that would be too rude.

In fact, for her, she wished that Jessica and Angela would become lovers. Regardless of whether Angela had sex with her out of curiosity at first, there is no doubt that she has begun to develop towards homosexuality!

Natalie doesn't have a problem with homosexuality...well, maybe a little...To be honest, she doesn't know how she should think about homosexuality, especially lesbians. Not being able to form her own opinion frustrates her.

But there is one thing that reassures her that her sexual orientation should not be a problem.Therefore, if Angela really became gay, and her guess was correct, then Jessica should be a good couple with her!In this way, I don't have to worry about my relationship with Angela.

Natalie, who was thinking about it after getting on the plane, completely ignored the little bit of jealousy she had when she was filming.

Jessica and Angela also left the airport after seeing Natalie into the passage, and set foot on the way home, talking and laughing along the way, their intimacy was like sticky beans.

"Halloween is coming soon, where are we going to parade this time?" Angela asked with a smile, and then she remembered something, "By the way, Kate should go back to Los Angeles, we can ask her out together!"

"Your English sister?"

"Of course, speaking of it, you haven't met. This time, you need to get to know each other well!" The girl patted the back of Jessica's hand, and the other party kept holding her hand, almost never letting go.

"I planned to introduce her to you while everyone was filming, but unfortunately there were too many exteriors in that film, New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, and I didn't come back until now." I have to say that Angela's performance is very good. It seems that there is no regret, but in fact she is eager for this. Even though it is all filmed on location, there are not many scenes in Los Angeles. As early as 4 days before the end of the filming of "Little Ghost and Thief", the crew of "Fate is Destined" has returned to Angel City, if you really want to visit the class, you will definitely have time, but the girl doesn't want to meet Natalie and Kate for the time being, after all, both of them have had relationships with her.If something is seen, it's not good!It can be said that she is actually very guilty.

But Jessica didn't care that much, and just suggested: "Then how about we go to the Halloween parade in Hollywood? It shouldn't be worse than the one in Greenwich Village. After all, Lindsay can still ask for candy, but we can't." .”

"Of course, of course, let's go together, and we may meet a lot of celebrities." The girl put her arm around Jessica's shoulder and said happily. To be honest, she also noticed the change in Jessica. After that incident, The alienation between the two not only disappeared, but also became more intimate, which made the girl both happy and puzzled. She was happy that the relationship between the two had finally returned to normal, but she was puzzled about what happened between them from the beginning to the end. thing?

But Angela immediately threw this behind her head, anyway, it's all over now.Obviously, being with Jessica for too long has made her feel a little dull to her, and she has been unable to notice some subtle changes.

And Jessica obviously didn't intend to reveal anything, and seemed to like to tease Angela like this: "You are a big star yourself. Isn't it all right to look at yourself in the mirror?"

"You mean, just keep looking at me during the parade?" the girl asked jokingly.

"Why not?" Jessica shrugged, "Honestly speaking, is there any celebrity who can compare to you? Write your own songs and screenplays, act in your own movies and make records. And a billionaire, it seems like no one has ever been this far!"

"Well, I want to say that some things have a lot of luck, such as the capital injection of Pixar." Angela said, suddenly a little lost in thought.

"What's wrong?" Jessica looked at her, a little puzzled.

"No, it's nothing." Angela shook her head and smiled slightly. She suddenly felt a little confused. Yesterday, Sparrow told himself that the box office of "The Blair Witch" has already exceeded 2 million, and it may reach [-] million before Thanksgiving, but why does his heart still feel a little empty sometimes?Even earlier, it would be like that whenever I dreamed back in the middle of the night.

The girl subconsciously held Jessica's arm tighter, and Jessica seemed to have sensed it, and suddenly leaned forward and kissed Angela's cheek, this action immediately made the girl's eyes widen.

"I thought this would make you feel better." Jessica faltered and turned her head to one side, as if regretting her recklessness.

Angela suddenly laughed, and leaned over to touch Jessica's lips.

"Don't worry, I'm fine." The girl's eyes were crooked, and she couldn't help but narrow her eyes. Jessica raised her eyebrows, pressed her forehead hard against Angela's forehead, and was pushed into the corner of the car as if very angry. Angela giggled, and the heart that was empty just now suddenly became full. This feeling is so good!

Amidst the girls laughing and joking, the two bodyguards in front automatically ignored the situation in the back seat.