It was said that it was moving, but there was actually not much, mainly books and materials. It took only half a day on Saturday, and Duke easily got it done with the help of Sofia, Tina Fe and others. On Sunday morning, the party company Nancy contacted opened into the manor and began to busy decorate the garden and prepare for the evening party. ◇↓

According to Duke's vision, he only planned to invite members of his team and a few friends who had a good relationship to the party, but was opposed by Nancy Josephson and the new publicist Panny Kellis.

"In Hollywood, you know the importance of relationships." Nancy Josephson advised him at the time, "You have been devoted to your work and have never held any formal social parties. This is an opportunity!"

Although it is as unconfrontation as all public relations and agents in Hollywood, Pany Kellis still agrees with Nancy, "Duke, you are not the new director of the past, you are now a big figure in Hollywood! You have the right to talk to the vast majority of people equally! If you imagine that Spielberg generally maintains a long-term success, you must manage your network of relationships. Hollywood is interests first, but the favors in the rules can sometimes play unexpected roles!"

Although it is clear that there is a kind of director who can crush the whole world with his works alone, Duke knows that he will not go that path. After all, there is only one James Cameron in the world.

As a result, the originally private carnival party turned into a social party with extremely strong commercial flavor.

This is not just Duke's problem. Pany Kellys and Nancy Josephson also brought their assistants to the manor. Since "Independence Day", the whole of Hollywood has formed a consensus that Duke is simply a box office gold-making machine, and they all attach great importance to this big funder customer.

To put it bluntly, Duke can not only bring them financial benefits. Just like Spielberg to Caa, there is a super director under its umbrella, which can easily attract more businesses.

Compared to Nancy Josephson, Pany Kellis is like a working machine. Not only does he stand next to Duke and explain the issues he should pay attention to when socializing, but even his new assistant Tina Fey has not let go.

Pany Kellis directly gave Tina Fei a half-foot-thick information stacked together. It was full of photos of Hollywood stars, celebrities and powerful figures and general introductions.

"This book, you must remember their appearance, name and profession! This book is not only appearance and name, but also interests, hobbies, topics you like to talk about, and what you hate..."

Standing in front of Tina Fey, Pani Kellis is like the most harsh teacher. "Duke's main energy will be on the movies, and as an assistant, you must stand by him. Always remind who you meet and how to socialize!"

It's not just today's party, but also for the sake of preparation in the future.

Duke also looked through the information brought by Pany Kellis. Most of the people who can be included in the key list are senior executives of film companies, editors and executives of large media, and members at the core of the academy.

"Duke, I've seen the guest list."

After coaching Tina Fey, Pani Kellis walked to Duke sitting on the sofa again. "No one of the list you invited was a core member of the academy. This pair..."

"Pani, take a break first." Duke made a gesture to her to sit down, and waved to the maid behind him. The other party immediately walked over with a coffee pot, waiting for her to pour a cup of coffee for Pani Kelis, and he continued. "I don't know them, nor do I have a common language with them."

Pany Kellis stared at Duke for a while, "Are you interested in hedging O?"

"Everyone likes Oscars, the Little Golden Man." Duke shrugged, "If I don't want to win the Best Director, it's definitely fake. But if it takes a lot of time and energy to go to Oscar, I have to make movies that suit their tastes in order to please them. I hate it very much. Then I think the Best Director, the Little Golden Man is not worth it!"

"So that's not your plan for the Oscars?"

Hearing the PR problem, Duke nodded directly and said without any concealment, "Pani, I talked to you about my plan. I will indeed change the style, but changing the style is to adapt to the needs of the market and avoid aesthetic fatigue for the audience, not for the sake of the Oscars."

"Of course, if the college is willing to give me the best director, I would express my gratitude. If I don't give it, it would be no big deal."

"By your age and qualifications, you have such a rapid rise," Pany Kellis said before picking up the coffee cup and drinking it. "If there is no PR and no behind-the-scenes operation, do you think you can get that little golden man?"

"So, there is no need to pay too much attention to Oscars." Duke spread his hands, "I prefer to speak with box office and commercial results."

Pany Kellis nodded, understood the employer's mentality, stood up and walked aside, thinking about how she should do it. Of course, she would not give up persuading Duke to win the Oscars, because awards season is often the big part of PR revenue.

The sun gradually turned to the west, and the garden outside was completely renewed. In addition to the few long dining tables arranged in the center, many oak tables and chairs were also set up on the periphery, and a large amount of food and drinks were also ready. The waiters of the party company had already shuttled between more than a dozen guests who had arrived in advance.

When he originally planned to hold a carnival party, Duke also asked the party company to contact several companies that provide professional models, but now it has become a high-end social party, so it is naturally cancelled.

Besides, just like all parties held by major Hollywood directors or senior executives of film companies, there must be many women who will try every means to come in. People who like to hunt for beauty will definitely not lack goals.

As the sun gets lower and lower, people come into the manor one after another. Although they are incomparable to the award ceremony of well-known awards, there is no shortage of famous Hollywood stars.

Nicholas Cage and Christopher Lee, who were popular all over the United States because of "Brave the Deadly Island", arrived one after another.

A group of starring actors in "Independence Day" followed.

After the divorce, Uma Thurman greeted Duke enthusiastically with her new love.

Not to mention the actors who basically didn't have many conflicts during the collaboration, even Keanu Reeves and Johnny Depp, two famous Hollywood ex-game boys, came happily.

"Duke, I always wanted to say sorry to you, but there was no right opportunity."

Standing at the entrance of the garden, Keanu Reeves, opposite Duke, was less bohemian and cynical, and his whole temperament became much calmer. "I was ignorant when filming "The Speed ​​of Life and Death". I said a lot of things I shouldn't say, did a lot of things I shouldn't do, and ignored that you were actually helping me. I apologize to you solemnly."

Keanu Reeves at this time already had several temperaments in Duke's memory, which of course has something to do with the status gap between the two sides. As long as they are not idiots and without need, no actor will deliberately confront a top director.

This has something to do with the touch of Revan Phoenix's death on him, and also with his age, experience, and the lack of any progress in his career after "The Speed ​​of Life and Death".

The reality is that it has been several years since "The Speed ​​of Life and Death", and Keanu Reeves is still relying on his old capital.

The status of both sides is completely unequal, and Duke will not make any mistakes about these old past events. He gently patted Keanu Reeves' arm, "It's all the past, you are welcome to visit."

“Hi, Duke.”

After Keanu Reeves finished the past, Johnny Depp came over to shake hands with Duke, "I've been back to Los Angeles for a while, right? Why don't you go to my place to check it out?"

He got closer, "The Viper Bar is a place that many actresses like to go."

"After this time," Duke laughed, "I will definitely come over and take a look."

As someone brought Keanu Reeves and Johnny Depp into the garden, Duke waited for a few minutes, the Tom Hanks and his wife came over under the guidance of the waiter.

"Is this your new home?" Tom Hanks came over and hugged him. "It's great. I've always wanted to buy a house in Malibu, but it's not very convenient for me recently. If "Save Private Ryan" can be a big seller, maybe we can be neighbors."

After saying hello to Rita Wilson, Duke laughed, "I don't want to be your neighbor, Tom."

"Why?" asked Tom Hanks.

"You are about to become the Oscar winner again, let me think about it..." Duke looked thoughtful and said, "This should be the second person in Hollywood history who can do it. Think about it, Tom! Your future will be surrounded by paparazzi, and I don't want to suffer together when I'm here."

"It's still unknown." Tom Hanks shrugged, "Any change is possible before the final result comes out."

"By the way, Duke." He looked upright, no longer in a joking tone, and said solemnly, "Ino has received the exact news. Many people want to press the Golden Raspberry Award to you."

"Whatever they do." Duke understands who 'many people' are and doesn't care at all. "My movies don't need to be recognized by them."

"Don't ignore the possible negative effects of ginger purine."

Perhaps because of the good time in the crew, Tom Hanks reminded, "It can reduce the expectations of many viewers for the winner's new work."

"I understand!" Duke nodded and said, "Thank you, Tom."

Watching Tom Hanks and his wife walk away, Duke is actually very clear that judging from the intensity of the public opinion war last summer and his great victory, professional film critics who have great influence and certain voice during the awards season will definitely not let him go and "Independence Day". Jin Luomei's worst director is almost his favorite.

The Oscar, known as the most authoritative in the circle, is not yet involved, and he is likely to win a golden and sour plum award first.
Chapter completed!