Hollywood Secret Garden

Chapter 199 The Right to Adapt

After confirming that "Toy Story" will be released in the summer vacation, Angela felt that she could breathe a sigh of relief. It was listed—released—a sensation—the stock rose, and then she could show off her power in front of her father. When using a large amount of funds, there will be no need to make a proposal like last time.No way, no matter how much personal property you have before you reach adulthood, you cannot dispose of it at will. Fortunately, this situation will improve after July.

Although this problem can be considered resolved, there are still many things that bother her. For example, she was absent from the 3th Academy Awards ceremony at the end of March because she did not want to go. A reporter actually asked her if she was guilty? !Heck, are they all out of their heads?

This year's Oscars were still swept by "Forrest Gump", which was delayed until the beginning of 94, and won several important awards such as best picture and best director. Hanks also successfully won the best actor award.And in the same way, "The Shawshank Redemption", which was born at an untimely time, was still as tragically lost in seconds as in memory.

Because of Angela's involvement, the screenwriter column of "Forrest Gump" filled in the names of Eric, Groom, and himself in turn. The Academy of Film also prepared three trophies when awarding this award. , Eric and Groom both went to the scene to accept the award, only the girl didn't go, so some reporters asked some inexplicable things.

Well, it's just a trivial matter. The reporters just wanted to create topics, and they were well-mannered, so they were quickly left behind by Angela.She also has a big problem, because when Natalie called on the night of March 3, unfortunately, she "obscenely" impulsively verbalized the other party, which angered Natalie. For more than a month, No matter how Angela called, she never answered it.

At first, the girl didn't take it seriously, but as the number of times increased, she began to panic, but she didn't dare to make more calls.Because Natalie asked her parents to answer the call every time, Mr. Avner and Mrs. Shirley were already asking if the two of them had a quarrel. As for going to court, the relationship between them will inevitably drop a few steps.

But thinking that Natalie might ignore her from now on.The girl felt like a cat was scratching her heart, and she didn't know why she was like this, but she knew that she absolutely couldn't accept Natalie leaving, so she could only comfort herself, since Natalie didn't tell the whole thing, then It shows that there is still room for turning around!

The Los Angeles sun has been so strong that even though it's only been a week in April, Angela already needs a parasol as she relaxes in the garden.She was sitting in a chair with manuscript paper on the table.Holding a pen in one hand and supporting his face, he was thinking hard about something.

That's not "I'm Crazy About Mary". The script was handed over to New Line at the end of March, and it was specified that Cameron Diaz would play the leading role.Anyway, the other party stated in the contract that he can make important suggestions on the employment of actors. If the rights are not used, will they be left in the warehouse to mold?This is also not "Little Ghost Thief". It is still too early for "Little Ghost Thief" to be finalized. She has revised it four or five times and will continue to revise it. After all, this is her original work in the true sense. How to do it.

In fact, as long as you look carefully, you will find that these manuscript papers are printed with music scores, and then think about the time.It is not difficult to guess that Angela is preparing for her third album.

"Damn it, I can't concentrate." The girl muttered, tapping her fingers rhythmically on the table. She had always separated her feelings, career and studies, but as her relationship with Natalie was delayed It can't be unfrozen, and it can't help but start to affect other aspects.

"Okay, Nat, I was wrong, when will you forgive me?" Angela sighed, leaning her head back on the chair, covering her face with her hands.In fact, it is easy to write songs, just plagiarize ten songs at will, and I still remember a lot of classic songs, but the first two albums have completely independent original songs, and "Light" is still on the list of "Billboard" It is hanging on the top, but it is necessary to give up this on the third one?Besides, even if you want to plagiarize, you need to spend energy to complete the songs that you can't remember completely, and the lyrics have to be corrected, so the impact of this matter really makes her headache.

"Angie, your drink." Annie's voice came to her ears at this time, the girl opened her eyes, and the other party was holding a glass with bright juice on the floor, and there were some decorations beside the straw, which looked very aesthetic.

"Thank you, dear Annie." Angela took it and took a big sip, "It's awesome, did you make it?"

"Of course." Annie said with a smile, her petite body looked very cute in a maid outfit.

"I'm so glad to have you by my side." Angela stood up, hugged her lightly, and finally calmed down a little from her messy mood.

"It's nothing. That's what I'm supposed to do, isn't it?" Anne shrugged. "By the way, Mr. Sparrow and Mr. Andrew Nicole are here. They're in the living room."

"Have you come yet? Well, I'll go right away." The girl nodded, just as she wanted to do other things to distract herself, after drinking the juice, she cleaned up a little, and went to the house with Annie walk in.

"By the way, Anne, where did you go for your French extracurricular practice today?"

"Miss Riley took us to a French bakery in the town of Dalat. The workers there all speak French, which is very helpful for practicing oral English. Besides English, there is also French on their wrapping paper."

"Well, if it's just to practice speaking, maybe I can help you."

Anne is now studying in a private junior high school. After all, she is only 13 years old. It is against the law not to go to school. Her position at home is also very delicate. Although she takes care of Angela's daily life, Jared and Elena are very happy. I like her and treat her like a half daughter, so ordinary maids also treat her like a half lady, but the training in the UK makes the girl very self-aware and gets along well with everyone.

The two girls chatted with each other and came to the living room. The two men sitting on the sofa stood up immediately, and the white man with short brown hair next to Sparrow stretched out his hand to Angie: "Hello, Angie Miss La, I'm Andrew Nicole."

Then he smiled wryly and said: "To be honest, after knowing that the author is you, I originally planned to give up."

"Is it because there are so many people who advise me?" Angela smiled and shook hands with him.

Andrew was taken aback for a moment, and then laughed loudly: "You are very humorous, Miss Angela. But I never thought that, just like you once said, no one can maintain such a group without being discovered."

"Okay, please sit down first." The girl made a gesture of invitation.

Andrew Nicole was born in New Zealand in 1964 and moved to Los Angeles in 93.Now working as a screenwriter in the film industry, having previously shot commercials in London for 10 years.Such a person came to his door for no other reason than to buy the film adaptation rights and production rights of one of Angela's science fiction novella!

After deciding to write an original script last year, the girl began to write short stories to hone her ability to write stories, because she wrote under a pen name, and the return address was written to her uncle, so Angela was not worried What can go wrong to damage your image.So I am completely free to write whatever I want, and I can write whatever I want.

A total of 4 short stories and 2 novellas were completed before and after, all of which were submitted to Surprise Magazine. In the end, there was a short story and a novella for publication. Unfortunately, neither of these two stories was completely original.

The short story is from the perspective of a zombie to describe the story of a virus leak in a certain city, and then eat himself. The Japanese science fiction novel "Mouth of the Wild" refers to it.

The second part is adapted from a movie called "Virtual Idol" that I saw in my previous life. It is about a down-and-out director who couldn't find a movie star suitable for the performance. With the help of a scientist, he used a computer to create a A virtual character, an "impeccable woman"!With the help of this virtual woman, the movie became a huge success, and the virtual woman became a popular icon at the same time.As the director filmed one after another, the virtual idol became more and more famous. Later, under the strong desire of the public to know the true face of this idol, Mr. Director neither had the courage to puncture this beautiful illusion, but gradually found it difficult to Endure increasing stress.Finally he "killed" the avatar in order to get rid of it all.And he was arrested for it.The director finally announced the truth, but no one, including the police, believed his words. People could not accept the fact that this idol did not really exist.

A very black humorous movie. In the previous life, it was because Al Pacino starred in this movie, and Angela specially looked for it to watch, but after watching it, I found it very interesting, so I wrote it down, and now I changed it to novella.But what's more interesting is that the adaptation and production rights that Andrew Nicol wants to buy are this "Virtual Idol"!The world is amazing, isn't it?

"Then, Mr. Nicole..."

"Andrew, please call me Andrew."

"Okay, Andrew, can you tell me why you want to get the adaptation and production rights of this novel?" Angela asked with a smile. After receiving a letter from the other party wanting to purchase the adaptation rights, the girl entrusted Si Palo has investigated him. Although she can't see anything from the resume, she always feels that she has heard his name somewhere.

"To put it simply, I like the black humor and wisdom it contains," Andrew gestured, emphasizing his tone, "I have to admit, the case you designed is very interesting, absurd and funny, and I have to say that it is as good as Hollywood. The story of the film industry and filmmakers making fun of it is extremely ironic!"

joke? !Angela was slightly shocked, she finally remembered who the man in front of her was!