Afterward, the guest viewers also shared their thoughts.
The first to speak was Spielberg. With an appreciative look, he praised, "This movie has an excellent quality and has the potential to perform well in the summer box office."
"I've watched Gilbert grow in the industry, and now he's reached this point. I'm very pleased and wish the film a great box office success."
Thi...
Amidst loud cheers, Gilbert got out of the car and then helped Naomi Watts out of the vehicle. The two walked together onto the red carpet.
They greeted the surrounding fans as they slowly made their way down the red carpet, allowing Naomi Watts to experience a taste of Hollywood stardom.
Gilbert whispered into Naomi Watts' ear, "Strike a pose, I'll go interact with the fans."
...
"Let's hear it. What does everyone think of this advertisement?" Vinnod, the CEO of Ogilvy and Mather Advertising, clasped his hands on the table, looking at the other executives and ad planners.
"I think it's great—direct and eye-catching. If I were one of those executives or bosses, I’d at least remember the name after seeing it," praised Lacey, a short-haired executive on the left...
An elder in the family is like a treasure.
Although the old man led an undisciplined life, when it came to the ways of Hollywood, he was far more adept than Gilbert.
He could gather all sorts of inside information.
You could say the old man lived a messy private life, even playing around at his age.
But most people in Hollywood are like that. You can't just cut ties ...
The death of River Phoenix sent shockwaves through Hollywood.
He was not the first celebrity to die amid media criticism, and he would not be the last.
But in the week following his death, the previous smear campaign bizarrely ceased.
All gossip tabloids went silent, and mainstream North American media ran special reports, making River Phoenix's death the main topic of publ...
"Ding-dong!"
"Hello! Thomas, how's work today?" A sharply dressed man with slicked-back hair greeted his colleague with enthusiasm as he walked past the elevator attendant.
Thomas, the one being asked, was leaning weakly against the elevator railing with a pallid expression.
"It's awful. If I can't produce outstanding sales results next month, I might get fired!"
He ...
At the end of the meeting, the PR manager reminded Keanu Reeves of some important points and advised him to follow them. Although Keanu Reeves was now somewhat famous, he was still just an actor in the face of Disney and Warner Brothers’ demands. He had to cooperate.
Robert Iger noticed that Gilbert had been silent and asked, “Gilbert, do you have any thoughts? Please share them with...
After the halftime show's commercial ended, it was soon time for the world's pop music king, Michael Jackson, to take the stage.
Honestly, Gilbert was not a fan or a follower of Michael Jackson. By the time he became aware of Jackson, Michael Jackson had already become a legend.
For someone who is just a legend through hearsay, no matter how impressive, it's hard for little Gilber...
Jimmy was very efficient, and by the next day, he had selected a blonde girl named Kaden Cross.
Ethan felt a strange sense of familiarity upon hearing the name, and it wasn't until he saw her in the office that he realized he had seen her before.
Indeed, Kaden Cross was a rising star in the adult film industry in America.
Ethan raised his eyebrows, surprised to have recruit...
Ethan received a call from Drees, the editor of *T* magazine, at his top creative company's office. Despite the invitation from Drees and the chief editor, Ethan politely declined, stating that he had no interest in becoming a magazine photographer. He was already focused on advancing his own career.
For instance, the ten beautiful young women in front of him were dressed in light blue s...
Previously,Gilbert had suggested to the two producers that the film should have an advertisement during the Super Bowl.
Although there was no precedent, both Disney and Warner's publicity departments found this suggestion constructive.
After a meeting and discussion, the production team requested Gilbert to edit a thirty-second trailer for the Super Bowl advertisement.
Thi...
The magazine "T" was bustling as usual.
"Dress, hurry up with the layout! I'm about to start the trial print!"
"Give me the model's photos! I need to send them for approval!"
"Damn it, there are still typos! Can you writers pay more attention?"
"Sorry, editor, I forgot to make the corrections."
Eunice looked at the chaotic scene before her and couldn't help bu...
Gilbert was busy with the post-production of his film, while Sandra Bullock's agent, Rory Toledo, was being questioned in Michael Ovitz’s office at CAA.
"I asked you to push the package deal, and you said you couldn’t? Why couldn’t you? What conditions did Gilbert ask for that were unreasonable?" Michael Ovitz's angry words almost drowned Rory Toledo.
Rory Toledo defended hi...
The loud "bang bang" sounds outside were intense.
Meanwhile, the "crackling" sounds inside the room were just as fierce.
Accompanying it all was Ethan's unrestrained reprimanding voice.
"Don't let your legs go weak! Stand firm! Don't act like an 80-year-old with dementia! Do you even have a spine?!"
"Your butt! Stick your butt out! Chest forward! Hands on your knees!...
"What's going on?" Ethan was puzzled. Was he supposed to take promotional photos for a gang to be posted online? That would be a bit too dismissive of the FBI.
"Help take a few photos of my woman," Fess tossed a magazine over. When Ethan picked it up, he realized it was *T*, a magazine under The New York Times, focusing on avant-garde fashion content.
"Is it for the magazine cover...
As *Speed* neared completion, most of the main scenes had been filmed. In the past few days, Gilbert had been searching for the perfect highway and beach to film a romantic kiss between the lead characters.
After a thrilling and intense race, a sweet embrace and kiss between the leads at sunset would be the perfect finale.
Such scenes never go out of style, even decades later.
...
The promised one million dollars from Henry was quickly injected into Supreme Creativity under the witness of both Kirk, the lawyer, and the attorneys from the Heinz Group.
As Ethan and Henry shook hands and he saw Henry out of the company, he noticed Jimmy practically floating as he walked.
Ethan couldn't help but tease, "Jimmy, are you about to take off?"
"Yeah! Take off!...
Apollyon was equally shocked by Ethan's statement.
"Forty percent is too much, Ethan."
"So, how much do you think is reasonable?" Ethan asked with a faint smile as he looked at the two men, with Jimmy raising an eyebrow from the sidelines.
"Fifteen percent, Ethan. You don't understand, running an ad agency involves a lot of expenses—networking, crew, set design, product s...
Since shooting the music video for Nelly, Ethan had been keeping busy. In just two short weeks, Mike had booked him for two more music video shoots. It seemed like this period was a boom time for new songs from artists. However, since these artists weren't very well-known, Ethan decided to take it easy and didn't take as much control as he had with Nelly's video.
At the same time, Lion A...
After Christmas and New Year, 1993 officially began. The crew of *Speed* finished their brief holiday and resumed filming.
All the studio scenes were completed, and the remaining shots were moved to Highways 105 and 110. Next up were the car chase scenes, which required stunt drivers.
Keanu Reeves, unlike Tom Cruise, wasn't expected to perform these high-speed stunts himself. Even...
After more than two hours of preparation, the pyrotechnics team finally finished setting up the wiring, and the set design team made the house's exterior look like a lived-in home. Four cameras were positioned at safe spots around the house, and Gilbert checked each one to ensure the shooting angles were correct.
With everything ready, Gilbert woke Scarlett Johansson, who had fallen asle...
"Good morning, Gilbert!" Sofia Coppola arrived on set and greeted Gilbert.
Once they got familiar with each other, Sofia began calling Gilbert by his first name.
Gilbert immediately noticed a little girl following Sofia and couldn't help but ask with a smile, "Sofia, who is this little sweetheart?"
Before Sofia could introduce her, the little girl extended her hand and said...
Not long after the song was released, after the Billboard chart update, "Dilemma" shot straight to third place.
This result excited everyone, whether it was Nelly's company or Kelly. They were all thrilled because the song had only been out for three days the previous week.
If nothing unexpected happens, it would undoubtedly take the top spot on the Billboard charts in the new wee...
"Hello, Gilbert, I need your help with something."
Gilbert, busy with preparations, received a call from Francis Ford Coppola. "What's the matter? Please, go ahead."
"It's like this: my daughter Sofia Coppola wants to become a director. I'd like her to come learn from you," Francis Ford Coppola explained.
"Sure, that's fine. But Mr Coppola—"
"Just call me Uncle."
After the auditions, Gilbert and the two producers had a private meeting behind closed doors.
Charles Roven remained adamant in his opposition to Keanu Reeves playing the role of Jack. His reasoning was that Keanu Reeves couldn't consistently maintain a good condition.
"I've heard he has a history of drug addiction and is close friends with River Phoenix and Johnny Depp. Those two...
After finishing the location scouting, Gilbert returned to the Los Angeles studio dedicated to *Speed*, set up specifically for the film.
The third-party studio system, though cumbersome, ensures that movie companies and crews are protected from delays or incomplete projects.
Producer Charles Roven approached Gilbert to discuss script changes: "Gilbert, I think we could lean the s...
Kelly Rowland and Nelly's new collaboration, "Dilemma," was officially released. Compared to the extensive promotion Republic Records did for Raymond's songs, this new release surpassed it by several times in terms of radio play and advertisements.
Given Kelly's prominence and Nelly's fame, major radio stations willingly played the song without additional costs.
Once aired, the s...
The filming officially began, with Ethan sitting behind the camera, holding a microphone and directing.
"Lights, tilt up 20 degrees. I want their faces bathed in sunlight!"
"Makeup artist, fix Kelly's hair. It's a mess!"
"Nelly, pay attention to your clothes. Don't let them get wrinkled!"
In fact, Ethan not only altered the MV's visuals and structure but also changed...
That night, Tony, having had too much to drink, was driving home. He lived on the outskirts of the Bronx, near the seashore, in a quiet neighborhood.
After avoiding roads that were prone to police checks, he finally made it safely near his house. He turned off the car, removed the keys, and got out, muttering to himself, "Creative my foot! For an MV, simplicity and efficiency are key. Do...
The next day, Ethan met the crew at the CAA office.
The team included Director Tony, Assistant Director Jose, and Scene Artist Brewer. Ethan's agent, Mike, was also present, though his role was primarily to make introductions.
"This is Ethan, the photographer. We're still waiting for the lighting technician, Varden," Mike said, introducing everyone. The others greeted Ethan warmly...