Chapter 491

Every year at this time, there would be countless predictions. Critics would interpret the possible direction of the Oscars from their own perspectives. All kinds of comments greatly enriched the conversation of Americans, and it also made many die-hard fans go tit-for-tat for their favorite actors or directors. After all, the Oscars were a grand event in the film industry.

However, Adriaan, who was one of the targets of the debate, was not interested in giving a definite response. Even when he was surrounded by reporters when he went out to attend parties, he would only reply perfunctorily. For example, he would thank the Golden Globe judges for awarding the Best Film Award to "Scenting Women," or that Pacino and Thompson deserved the award, so it was normal that they did not win the Best Director Award, and so on. As for the more substantive things, such as predicting the future of the Oscars, he remained silent.

"He's probably thinking about a new movie. He's not called a workaholic for nothing." Some media outlets ridiculed him.

Adriaan was indeed busy. After more than a month of rest, it was the first time he had been so busy. However, this time he was not busy with the movie. Last year, he had produced three different movies in a hurry, which was enough for him. There was no need for him to do the same this year.

This time, he was busy with the TV series. On the night of the party, Jennifer Aniston had evoked memories of "Friends", so he had immediately asked the company to start collecting relevant information. Fortunately, the situation was the best. There was not a single similar TV series script, so after he gave the television department a general idea, he immediately asked the screenwriters to start writing the content of the first episode.

Of course, Adriaan did not participate too much in it. He just kept giving suggestions on the completed script, then sent them back to the screenwriters to revise until he was satisfied. It was impossible for him to produce the TV series, and it was impossible for him to recall the content of all the episodes. This was the responsibility of the television department, so he had to let them understand the theme and direction of the TV series themselves.

"The friendship between the six people is the key. They may have various problems, and they may quarrel over small things, but when they calm down, they will reflect and understand each other. This is why the name of the TV series is' Friend, '" Adriaan, who was sitting at the head of the long desk, said as he glanced at the staff on both sides.

Seeing that they were all listening attentively, he said, "We all know that there are two ways to attract the audience to watch a TV series every week. First, there is enough suspense to make them want to know what will happen next. Second, it can make people laugh and make them want to continue to be happy. 'Friends' naturally uses the second method, but please note, ladies and gentlemen, these jokes must be close to life. We want the audience to feel that the six protagonists are people who live around us, and that the interesting things that happen between them will happen at any time. There is no need to exaggerate. You have to capture the characters, understand? "

At this point, Adriaan flipped through the folder in his hand and took out two copies. "For example, the eighth episode of Zachary and Richard. Ross may be a little stubborn and stiff, but he is definitely not someone who is inflexible. On the contrary, the tenth episode of Sergio, Alison, and Chevat did a good job. Joey's slow pace, Phoebe's nervousness, and Rachel's muddle-headedness were all very good. You can compare them. I have already stated my opinion on them. "

He casually handed the two files to Clark, who quickly flipped through them and passed them to the next person. After that, they divided into a few groups and discussed it. Finally, Farmiga, the leader of the scriptwriter, looked up at Adriaan and said carefully, "We will edit it as soon as possible, Mr. Adriaan."

"Very good. Any other questions?" Adriaan glanced at the crowd again. Seeing that no one spoke, he waved his hand to dismiss the meeting. "That's it. You can start casting now. Make a sample and submit it to the TV station as soon as possible."

Although it took almost half a month to complete the first season's ten episodes, in Adriaan's opinion, the scriptwriters in the TV department had done a good job. After all, the first few episodes were almost completely edited according to his wishes, and the last three episodes were left to the scriptwriters to do their own thing. Except for the eighth episode, which had a slight deviation in the description of Ross, the other two episodes were done very well. If the sample produced could pass his test, then the TV series could be handed over to them without any worries.

"If you hadn't mentioned it before, I would have thought that you were going to make a TV series." Laffern caught up from behind and muttered. Although he attended the meeting, he did not say a word from beginning to end.

"Why would I? I may be crazy when I work, but I'm still alone. " Adriaan laughed. "Even if I produced three movies in one go last year, it was with the help of a team."

As he spoke, he patted Laffern on the shoulder. "Don't worry, Laffer. This TV series will be well received. You think so too after reading the script, don't you?"

"Yes, so I'm in favor of it." Laffern shrugged. "To be honest, Eide, it's both lucky and unfortunate to have a boss like you."

"Because I can give you full trust and power, but once you decide to do something, you have to do it no matter what, right?" Adriaan looked at him with a smile.

Laffern shrugged again and did not speak. Adriaan patted him on the shoulder again. The two looked at each other and smiled. After working together for the past two years and the development of the company, they had a very tacit understanding between them.

"Mr. Adriaan." A staff member walked over. "Mr. Denis is already waiting for you in your office."

"Okay, I'll be right there." Adriaan nodded to Laffern and was about to leave. However, after two steps, he thought of something and turned his head. He said, "By the way, Laffer, tell the head of the personnel department that I need a secretarial assistant now."

"Secretarial assistant?" Laffern was a little puzzled.

"She can be a secretary in the office and an assistant on the set." Adriaan explained, "I need a well-rounded talent who can help me deal with all the trivial matters."

"Okay, I know. I'll ask them to find a way to solve this matter as soon as possible." Laffern agreed.

Adriaan nodded again and then walked in the direction of his office.

"Hi, Dan, sorry to have kept you waiting." As soon as he entered the office, Adriaan saw Denis, who was wearing a thin shirt, sitting on a chair and turning around in boredom. He couldn't help but smile and greet him.

"Ah … Hi, Eide." Denis quickly pressed the chair and bounced up. Although he was already very familiar with Adriaan, he still instinctively maintained a kind of respect in the office.

"It's nothing. You have your own things to do." He waved his hand indifferently. "Anyway, I've only been here for a few minutes."

After a pause, Denis asked curiously, "By the way, what are you busy with? The new movie?"

"Of course not." Adriaan suddenly sighed. "Why does everyone ask me that? Krau is like this, and you are the same. As long as I am working, I must be busy with the new movie? Am I that much of a workaholic? "

"Probably because the media calls you that." Denis looked like he wanted to laugh but didn't dare to.

"It seems that it will take a long time to change people's view of me." Adriaan waved his hand helplessly, walked to the desk and sat down. "But it doesn't matter. Anyway, there aren't many plans this year, and there are no people around me to deal with."

"Sorry, Eide, I'm sorry," Denis, who sat down again, said quickly.

"Sorry?" Adrian looked at him in confusion, but then he reacted and shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"It doesn't matter. I don't take it to heart." Adriaan waved his hand indifferently.

The regret Denis mentioned was naturally the departure of Kate. During this time, Adriaan didn't deliberately announce Kate's departure, nor did he deliberately hide it, so everyone around him knew about it. Fortunately, after the Golden Globes award dinner, because he was busy inviting guests to the party, the original plan to reveal Kate's identity as his girlfriend in front of the reporters was not implemented. Otherwise, the media would definitely be very lively now.

"Really?" Denis looked at him suspiciously, as if he didn't believe it.

"Well, let's talk about something else." Adriaan was too lazy to explain.

He really didn't take it to heart. With Roger as his agent, he was very clear about Kate's every move. If there was any trouble caused by her departure, it was that his life became slightly disorderly.

When Kate was still around, most of the documents that Adriaan left at home were sorted out by her. Now that she suddenly left, it suddenly became a mess. It took Adriaan a few days to sort out the things that she left behind, so he just asked Laffern to help him find a talent who could be both a secretary and an assistant. In the previous few movies, the assistant was different every time, and it took a period of time to get used to each other. So Adriaan simply wanted to find someone to do both duties.

"I'm busy with a TV series, which is the idea that came up with on the day of the party because of your new girlfriend. Of course, I only provide the idea and supervision at the beginning, and most of the work is left to them. " Adriaan talked about what happened in the conference room just now, and was about to bring the topic to "Four Weddings and a Funeral" when Denis's voice full of doubt rang out. "My new girlfriend? When did I have a new girlfriend? "

Adriaan raised his eyebrows. "Why, isn't Miss Jennifer Aniston your new girlfriend?"

"How could Jane be my new girlfriend?" Denis became more and more inexplicable. "We are just ordinary friends."

"Ordinary friends? Then on the night of the party, why did you … "Adrian was also confused.

"What happened to me that night?" Denis still didn't understand.

Adriaan twitched the corner of his mouth and tapped his hand on the desk a few times. After a few seconds of silence, he looked at him and said, "Well, tell me how you met."