Chapter Thirty-Five: All Pushed Away

  It's no wonder Ryan didn't know about the situation with Home Alone, considering he didn't even attend the premiere before Thanksgiving for Terminator 2, which led to a heated argument between Carter Eisner and James Cameron.

  When he learned that the opening day box office reached 18 million US dollars, he completely put his mind at ease and threw this movie behind his brain.

  Anyway, despite the film's box office success, critics were merciless in their criticism of it, considering the movie to be a brilliant and hilarious all-ages film, but that the screenwriter had lost his edge since "The Sixth Sense", with the new work lacking human concern and not bringing anything worth thinking about, with the segments only being funny for the sake of being funny.

  Moreover, as the leading actor, his acting skills did not even reach half of what he showed in "The Sixth Sense".

  Come on! You guys also know that this is a comedy film for all ages, isn't this kind of movie just to make everyone happy during the holidays? Thinking? Humanistic care? What's that thing?!

  Ryan really wants to find a place to argue with these full and idle film critics. What's good about commenting on movies like "Home Alone"? Even first-grade students know that it's possible for one child to beat two adult thieves? It's amazing they dare to shout loudly.

  And there are those tabloids that, in order to stimulate people's eyeballs and boost sales, have pushed his image infinitely towards being a monster, and articles suspecting him of having a gunman have never stopped.

  Of course, not many people would believe such news. After all, who wouldn't know that an orphan with no money or power could have such a successful shooter or creation team? Don't be kidding, do you really think everyone is as brainless as the Tianxing people in his works?

  Even if not for the sake of his own beautiful heart, shouldn't he consider it for the eyes? From the second day after the premiere, Ryan actively stayed away from newspapers and magazines. Anyway, he could write scripts to pass the time and play guitar to compose music for pleasure.

  "Jamie, take Ryan to see those reporters and get rid of them quickly." James Cameron turned to the production spokesperson, completely unaware that he was throwing the boy into the fire pit.

  "Hey, Jim, you can't do this." Ryan protested naturally.

  "I'm the director and producer, everything on set goes through me, now! Immediately! Go arrange a press conference on site, if you don't want to NG every shot thirty times!" After the threat came the enticement, "Ryan, as long as you get rid of those annoying people, I'll give you three days off at Christmas."

  "A three-day holiday? Sounds pretty good." Ryan followed the group's spokesperson and several assistants as they walked out of the studio, unaware that everyone around them was barely holding back their laughter.

  Finally, when he walked out of the studio, he came to his senses. Christmas originally had a three-day holiday, didn't it?!

  "Quiet! Quiet! You're making so much noise, we can't hear anything!"

  As people emerged from the film crew, the flies' buzzing grew louder and Jamie had to shout.

  The mastermind was right in front of him, and these guys finally calmed down. People scattered elsewhere also gathered around. Ryan glanced around roughly, with dozens of reporters present.

  "Ryan, is this your look from Terminator 2?" Ryan's demeanor and expression were a far cry from Sixth Sense and Home Alone, if it weren't for that somewhat familiar face, they would have suspected someone else.

  "No wonder some film critics say he acts like whatever he plays!" A reporter whispered to his companion.

  Ryan flashed a sly smile, "Looks like you guys are here for Terminator 2?"

  "Sly little devil!" The reporter muttered, shaking his head quickly and asked, "The box office of 'Home Alone' has already exceeded $150 million, and there is still a long way to go before the next slot, do you think it can surpass 'Sixth Sense'?"

  "Sorry, this question is for the American audience."

  "Some film critics say that your acting skills have regressed a lot. In 'Little Ghosts Home' you only know how to be funny and cute, what do you think?"

  "Come on! 'Little Ghosts, Big City' is just a comedy film, okay? I'm not in it to be funny. Do I have to be as gloomy and lonely as in 'The Sixth Sense'?" Ryan gave him a "you're an idiot" look.

  "It's said that many film companies have taken a liking to other stories in 'Ryan's Story Collection' and want to buy them at a high price, is this true?"

  "Sorry, I haven't received any invitation or quotation."

  "Ryan, do you remember me? I'm Mikaela Taylor from the entertainment section of the Los Angeles Times." A reporter finally squeezed her way to the front row. Ryan looked at her and seemed somewhat familiar before recalling that she was a journalist who had some connection with him and Harvey Weinstein.

  "Hello Mike, long time no see."

  "I've heard that Universal Studios has made an offer to your agent to purchase the film adaptation rights for 'Jurassic Park', can you reveal anything?"

  Ryan shrugged, "I don't know, Pat only comes to see me once a week on Fridays, that's when I find out."

  "Are you willing to sell?" Mick Taylor asked.

  "Well..." Ryan dragged out the sound, "it's a secret!"

  "After all, they are the media who get along with him and have never attacked him. The boy hooked his finger and whispered to Mike as he approached, 'Of course, it depends on the conditions!'"

  The questions that followed went beyond the scope of a simple interview, asking about everything from how the next Harry Potter book was coming along to whether there were plans for a sequel to Terminator 2.

  The most ridiculous thing is that someone asked about Nikki's news and said whether she would find a stepfather for him.

  "I'm telling you again, Nicole Kidman is my sister!" Ryan gritted his teeth and emphasized, with a million voices in his heart telling him that he absolutely could not let such an absurd thing be pinned on them.

  "Ryan, do you have a girlfriend? Have you ever gone on a date with a girl?"

  Ryan just glanced at the dog tag of that paparazzo and turned back to the filming scene under the escort of several assistants.

  Everyone in the room glared at the paparazzo, Ryan Jenkins was the hottest topic recently, he finally agreed to answer questions, and this idiot asked such a stupid question that it drove him away, obviously wanting to become everyone's public enemy.

  "What's it to you? The public has a right to know." The paparazzo was still indignant.

  "Idiot! Can't you save this kind of question for last?"

  Anyway, after this chaotic interview, although there are still many people surrounding the crew, it has quieted down a lot. Besides, whether they are reporters or paparazzi, in general, they will keep a tacit understanding with the film crew. When filming starts, they must remain silent; otherwise, they will become the common enemy of all Hollywood movie companies.

  "Ryan, this is an invitation for two movies."

  After closing the trailer door, Jin Silie first handed over two invitations. Ruien just took a glance and said without hesitation, "What are these movies? Reject them."

  "And this one, an advertising contract."

  Ryan bluntly connected without receiving, "You say I listen."

  "Children's cough syrup, Pizza Hut, and also an endorsement invitation from Sprite."

  "I'm quite unfamiliar with this aspect, what do you think? And what is Aesprite?"

  "Children's cough syrup is not necessary at all, consider KFC. Air Jordan wants you to be their children's clothing spokesperson."

  "What's your suggestion?" Ryan looked at the agent.

  "For now, don't commit to any one of them, wait until the box office of 'Little Devil's Home' exceeds 200 million." Through two films, Jin Silie has already recognized the boy's potential beyond writing.

  "No." Ryan shook his head, "Wait until the film academy announces the Oscar nominations."

  "So confident?" Jin Silie naturally understood what he meant, after all, she and Harvey Weinstein were going all out for this.

  "I have faith in you and Harvey, of course, and even more so in Suits." Rachel beamed with a smile, "I think it's a no-brainer that both Nicky and I will each get a nomination."

  Since the previous film was able to receive several Oscar nominations, why can't it now? Moreover, this film is not inferior to the previous one, and in some aspects, it's even slightly better. The only problem is that the pace is a bit slow, but will this be a problem for the Academy Awards judges?

  Those art-house films are all slow-paced to the point of being deadly, making viewers drowsy. The old men at the core of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have always liked this kind of thing. Even though "The Sixth Sense" is a thriller, it embodies family, affection, communication between people, and so on, all of which conform to mainstream American values.

  Besides, this is a thriller and an ethics movie, not science fiction.

  "Is the matter of buying the adaptation rights also being delayed?" Jin Silie asked.

  "Pat, a lot of the works aren't suitable for adaptation now, movie special effects and post-production technology are a big problem." Ryan tapped his fingers, "What conditions did Universal offer?"

  "You can write it yourself, two million dollars plus two percent of the North American box office."

  "Pushed."

  Although I don't know how much the previous owner sold it for, Ryan didn't think twice before refusing. After all, this was a gold mine. "Pate, push away everything from 1992 and before, no matter who it is."

  How to maximize benefits and unite his own team has always been a problem he is considering. If he just wants to be a rich man, he can completely write out the Harry Potter series and then mix and eat to death.

  But this life is not the previous one, the previous life was muddled for half a lifetime, and in the end, it ended up alone. Since this life has come to Hollywood, he wants to leave his own star on the most conspicuous position of the Walk of Fame.

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