"This project is not bad. Although it is a bit unique, the reversal of the ending is still very distinctive." Simon was sitting on the sofa holding a movie plan. The name of the project was "The Orphan's Resentment".

"The horror film "The Devil of the Wax Museum" directed by director Zomi Sheila was also a successful film, and this "Orphan's Resentment" is another horror thriller, which is indeed worth looking forward to, and the budget is not large, suitable for our Aurora Shadow Industry to operate," Ashley Brax found here in Cannes, and specially recommended it.

"A 9-year-old is actually an adult in his 30s." Of course Simon knew about "The Orphan's Resentment". It's too partial. The release of the movie will definitely cause some adoptive parents to resist a wave, but this is indeed A successful low-budget horror movie.

"The plan of "The Orphan's Resentment" is very complete, and the director hopes to start shooting as soon as possible!" Ashley Brax continued.

Simon nodded, "Yes, anyway, Aurora Pictures currently only has one project of "Smart: Ghost Record", and "The Orphan" can also be released next year!"

After Ashley Brax had left, Simon and Nina Jacobson had a phone call.

"In the English-speaking countries such as the UK and Australia, we need to set up Xinghai Pictures' international distribution branch as soon as possible. After all, these countries and regions have almost no cultural barriers and can be established quickly," Simon said. Europe is originally the backyard of Hollywood movies. However, the establishment of the distribution system requires experienced practitioners, but the UK and Australia are basically Hollywood movies.

"Understood, the company is currently negotiating acquisitions with some publishers in the UK and Australia, and with our own staff, I believe that there will soon be Xinghai International Pictures UK and Australia branches," said Ni on the other end of the phone. Na Jacobson explained that recently, companies are indeed focusing on improving the distribution department. Needless to say, in North America, other overseas markets are of course looking for partners or forming branches.

In the future, the company will release more and more films, and it will definitely be necessary to pre-sell overseas releases to raise funds. It is impossible for all films to be funded by the company.

"In terms of distribution, we must pay attention to follow-up. The "Eden Lake" in September, we will release it in North America a week after the best release film in the UK, and then there will be a few movies developed by ourselves. I believe that with the United Theater, the distribution of our films will be easier," Simon is of course concerned about those "Iron Man", "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Life and Death".

After hanging up the phone, Simon leaned on the sofa. There are indeed many films participating in the Cannes Film Festival, but some influential films have already had North American distributors.

There are too many movies without a distributor, and most of them are too rough or purely overseas. It is difficult to get the opportunity to be released in North America, and the box office will not be much.

In the evening, on a luxury yacht off the coast of Cannes, there was a large party organized by Rupert Murdoch's wife Wendi Deng.

After meeting with Jordan Scott to discuss the movie "Crack", Eva Green is now ready for the role, not only holding the original novel, but also going to the UK to feel the atmosphere of the women's college.

Simon didn't actually have much interest in this kind of party, but because it was a party organized by Deng Wendi, Simon came anyway.

Not only because she is Rupert Murdoch's wife, Simon also wanted to learn something about the Wenchuan earthquake from the party.

"Sure enough, the closing ceremony is much more important than the opening ceremony," Simon said to Nicole Kidman, who was sitting opposite him while drinking, because tomorrow is the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival, and now many stars are coming Arrived here in Cannes.

"Tomorrow is the awards ceremony, of course many people will come," Nicole Kidman is of course a star invited by the organizing committee, and is currently filming the movie "Weakness"!

And Simon saw that she and Deng Wendi seemed to have a good relationship. Looking at some of the people invited by Deng Wendi, there were really many people.

"How is the progress of "Weakness", how do you feel?" Simon asked.

Nicole Kidman rolled her eyes and responded: "It is estimated that the film will be closed in September. As for the feeling of shooting, it is very different!"

"How do you say, does the director want you to show a warm temperament, to have that kind of emotional investment in maternal love," Simon smiled, Nicole Kidman gave people the feeling that there was a strong aura, which The second is indeed to change, from the styling and makeup to the matching of clothes, to give the audience a kind of middle-aged woman who is kind and compassionate.

"Oh, that's it. As an inspirational and moving movie, sensationalism is indispensable, but it does feel very warm," Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise have been married for more than ten years, and they have adopted a pair of children. , but they all live with Tom Cruise.

Simon nodded and saw Wendi Deng approaching, with Zhang Ziyi by his side.

"Simon, good evening, I should thank you for your strong support for the Wenchuan earthquake donation," Wendi Deng said to Simon.

Simon nodded, Zhang Ziyi and other Chinese stars did have charity activities at the Cannes Film Festival these days, and he really supported them.

"Mr. Pike, thank you, you have helped a lot of people," Zhang Ziyi thanked.

Simon said sadly: "It's just a trivial little favor. If you need my help for the charity activities you organized, you can put it up."

"Thank you, Mr. Pike, you donated 5 million US dollars here alone, but we only raised 30 million yuan in the past two weeks," Zhang Ziyi said with a wry smile.

Simon shook his head. Even Wendi Deng only donated $100,000. The "Chibi" crew was mainly promoting their movie, and few foreigners cared about the earthquake there.

"Take your time," Simon has nothing to do. This kind of thing can only be done consciously. People who donate also want to get publicity, especially the stars.

"By the way, Simon, I have a good friend who said I know you too, and she's here too, do you want to meet?" Wendi Deng, who was chatting with Nicole Kidman, suddenly said to Simon.

"Oh, who is it?" After Wendi Deng and Murdoch got married, they really got to know a lot of celebrities and politicians by relying on this identity.

Now even Nicole Kidman, Chelsea owner Roman Abrahimovic and Anna Wintour have an unusual relationship with her.

Of course Simon didn't know who she was talking about who knew her.

"Ivanka!"