Chapter 414 Opening Shots
Walking into a movie studio in the Santa Monica Valley, Ronan met Sofia Coppola, the director of "Lost Tokyo", a famous second-generation director who looks humble and slightly shy.
"Sit as you like, Ronan." Sofia Coppola greeted, "Do you need something to drink?"
Ronan sat on the single sofa and said, "Just just water."
Sofia Coppola poured a glass of water for Ronan and asked, "Did you read the project email I sent you?"
Ronan first thanked her, and then answered her question: "I have read it, very detailed." He turned to the question: "Is one month's shooting time enough?"
Sofia Coppola said directly: "In fact, it takes less than a month, and I can finish the filming in about three weeks."
Ronan thought for a while and said, "I have cooperated with the island country's long-term credit bank and have contacted them. If you encounter any difficulties during shooting, you can just call this."
He handed over a business card to Sofia Coppola. Sofia Coppola took it and put it away carefully, saying: "With the help of a large local company, the shooting will be smoother."
When you go to a strange country to shoot a movie, the crew will encounter various problems that they cannot imagine in advance, but with the help of local forces, you can undoubtedly avoid many troubles.
Sofia Coppola asked again: "I have posted the list of stars to you as well? What do you think?"
Ronan smiled and said, "Sofia, I, the first producer, just put on the name and will not interfere with the specific affairs of the crew. This is your project, from the script to the actors to the shooting and production, just follow your ideas."
Sofia Coppola couldn't help laughing: "No wonder many directors like to work with you, and I also like to work with producers like you."
Ronan said: "I hope we will have opportunities to cooperate in the future."
In fact, Sofia Coppola is very good at shooting female themes, especially female theme movies with a little literary and artistic atmosphere and reflect certain social reality.
Lindsay Bill has contacted the female classmate who works in New York. He just rushed to New York a few days ago, and the investigation and consulting company has also collected a lot of relevant information. After the preparations are more complete, the topic about female college students and Tangniu Tangda will be put on the agenda.
Ronan needs a director who can control this type of subject. Judging from the current situation, Sofia Coppola is one of the most suitable director candidates.
For the purpose of making a successful movie, the importance of directors is often above the script.
The two discussed the release of "Lost Tokyo".
Ronan said: "I have asked Embassy Films to apply for the Cannes Film Festival next year for "Lost Tokyo". We use Cannes as the starting point for the promotion of this film, and the final awards season will be released in North America."
Sofia Coppola smiled and said, "You have so much confidence in me?"
Ronan shrugged slightly: "The Death of a Virgin is a masterpiece, and I believe this one is the same."
From the beginning of contact with him, Sofia Coppola has a very good impression of Ronan and said, "It seems that I will be so energetic that I cannot let down your trust in me."
Ronan remembers very clearly that this "Lost Tokyo" is the most outstanding work of Sofia Coppola in her previous life. The movie she directed later, even "A Somewhere" which won the Venice Golden Lion Award, is actually not as good as "Lost Tokyo".
Many people believe that Quentin Tarantino, the chairman of the jury of that Venice Film Festival, had a problem with his position when judging the awards. After all, Sofia Coppola is Quentin Tarantino's old lover.
Moreover, Quentin Tarantino has done something similar. When he was chairman of a jury at a certain Cannes Film Festival, he suppressed all the opposition, allowing Fahrenheit 911 to win the Palme d'Or.
Quentin Tarantino is a film director who is very willful in making movies and is also willful in the judges.
The knock sounded suddenly. Sofia Coppola said to invite in. Her assistant pushed the door and said, "Miss Johnson is here."
Sofia Coppola nodded and said, "Let her come over." When the assistant left, she said to Ronan, "I will introduce the heroine of the video to you."
Ronan has seen the cast list before, and of course he knows that Sophia Coppola still chose Scarlett Johnson to play the heroine Charlotte.
Not long after, a blonde girl entered the office.
"Scarlett, this is Ronan Anderson, the president of Relativity Entertainment, and the producer and investor of "Lost Tokyo." Sofia Coppola introduced both sides: "Ronan, this time Scarlett Johnson, the heroine of the film."
Ronan took the initiative to stretch out his right hand: "Hello, Miss Johnson."
Scarlett Johnson was a child star and was well-informed. He had no sign of being in front of his agent. He smiled implicitly: "It's a great honor to know you, Mr. Anderson."
Ronan looked at Scarlett Johnson calmly. Scarlett Johnson, who was less than 20 years old, had almost nowhere to be picky about except for being a little short.
Now it can be said that Scarlett Johnson has the best appearance and figure.
But white women like Scarlett Johnson who prefer plumpness may develop earlier. As long as they are a little older, they often get older very quickly. After they are over thirty, they begin to move closer to the aunt indefinitely.
Fighting against obesity and rapid aging will surely be an Infinite War for women like Scarlett Johnson.
Scarlett Johnson also looked at Ronan quietly. He had told his agent before that he had the opportunity to star in Ronan's project, but he didn't expect that he would not even use the sleeping server and cooperate so quickly.
As a girl with rich experience, Scarlett Johnson immediately gave Ronan an evaluation. The status of a tall, handsome and promising producer is all plus points.
But there are also regrets that the appearance is not wild enough and the face is tender, which always makes people feel that they are too young.
He can be considered an uncle in age, but there is still a gap in appearance.
Sofia Coppola asked curiously: "Scarlett, why did you suddenly come?"
Scarlett Johnson said: "You notified me two days ago that you have time to come here to get the latest character scripts these days, have you forgotten?"
Sofia Coppola patted her forehead and said, "I have been preparing for going to the island country these two days and forgot about this."
She came to the bookcase behind the desk, found the heroine's new role footsteps, and handed it to Scarlett Johnson, saying, "Let's go in three days, gather at the international airport at 10 a.m. Don't be late."
Scarlett Johnson smiled: "I get it."
She stood up and said goodbye: "See you in three days, Sophia. Goodbye, Mr. Anderson."
Ronan nodded politely: "Goodbye, Miss Johnson."
Out of courtesy, he and Sofia Coppola sent Scarlett Johnson to the office door.
Looking at Scarlett Johnson's back, Ronan suddenly thought of something. Scarlett Johnson was old so fast in his previous life. Unless it was natural for race, it was probably related to her chaotic private life.
In reality, Scarlett Johnson's private life is comparable to Agent Natasha Normanoff in the comics.
Ronan and Sofia Coppola talked about the release of "Lost Tokyo" again, and said goodbye before getting off work.
After leaving the studio, he found Scarlett Johnson standing on the side of the road.
"Miss Johnson, you haven't left yet?" Ronan asked curiously.
Scarlett Johnson nodded slightly and said, "The taxi I called hasn't come yet." She smiled at Ronan: "Just call me Scarlett."
Ronan nodded and said, "You can call me Ronan."
The black Bentley Elegant was coming at this time, and Ronan asked, "Scarlett, where are you going? If you go along the way, I can take you with you."
Scarlett Johnson replied: "Century City."
Century City is in Beverly Hills, and Ronan immediately invited: "Take my ride, I'll go back to Beverly Hills."
Of course, Scarlett Johnson would not be shy. He immediately called the taxi and got into the Bentley. Ronan then got in and closed the door and said to the driver: "David, go from Century City."
Bentley drove into the avenue, and Ronan could sense that Scarlett Johnson was looking at him curiously.
"What's wrong?" Ronan asked.
Scarlett Johnson said directly: "Ask a question, how old are you?"
Ronan said, "Twenty-four."
Because of the close distance, Ronan could see many details on Scarlett Johnson's face, and it seemed that there were piercings on his nose and lips.
"I'm just a little curious," Scarlett Johnson explained. "There are few producers as young as you."
Ronan shrugged slightly: "There are always exceptions."
The two were not familiar with each other and didn't talk much. The car soon arrived at Century City. Scarlett Johnson thanked Ronan and turned into the hotel.
"Let's go, go home."
Before leaving, Ronan turned around and looked at the hotel, and could only see Scarlett Johnson's back.
Suddenly, he remembered the beginning of "Lost Tokyo" in his previous life.
The beginning of this movie is very strange. If you have watched "Lost Tokyo", you will definitely remember Scarlett's opening shot.
It was Scarlett Johnson's back lying on his side, accompanied by the curves looming under his pink underwear...
This was selected by countless lists as the most amazing movie ever.
To achieve such an effect, of course, you must have a stunning buttocks.
Ronan still remembers that he admired the mature and energetic body of 19-year-old Scarlett in his previous life, and felt an ambiguity and temptation, which made people wonder what she was thinking? What did she do before?
Chapter completed!