Chapter 167

After the party started, Duke became the busiest person, walking around on the lawn of the garden constantly, as the host to socialize with the guests, in addition to the actors and the staff who make up the crew, there are also several high-level film companies who are also specially appointed The representative came here.

For example, Robert Iger, representing Walt Disney, Tim Fisher, representing Fox, Clark Muller, representing Warner Bros, and so on.

And George Lucas, who came specially from San Francisco.

"Where is your mother, Duke?"

Hearing George Lucas questioning his mother, Duke hurriedly ended the whispering with Sofia Coppola and said, "She brought other guests. She just called and will be able to come later later."

"It's been a long time since I saw Leah."

Lucas beckoned to this side, motioning Duke to walk to a quieter place together, Tina Fei at the back stopped those who wanted to come over to say hello with great wintry.

The two gradually walked to the edge of the lawn, until no one else was seen around, George Lucas stopped.

"Uncle Lucas..."

"Call me George!" George Lucas corrected again, and then looked at Duke, seemingly emotional, "When I was as old as you, I was 4, a student who dreams of a director all day and doesn't know the future. Where, with your mother and father... or not to mention that bastard..."

He lightly patted Duke on the shoulder, "Duke, you have stood in the forefront of Hollywood directors and achieved achievements that most of them can't do in their lives. Hollywood has never seen a director like you. ."

"I'm just lucky." Duke was rarely humble.

George Lucas smiled and said suddenly, "Like Steven and me, the rise of any director will always violate the interests of many people. There will be countless people who want to take you from a height pull down!"

"A lot of people are actually doing this!"

Hearing Duke's words, George Lucas nodded, "So, you should see the direction more clearly, be firm in your goals, and don't stop. Keep moving forward! Even if the temptation is too great to refuse, you should before!"

"I know!"

Lucas suddenly laughed again, rubbing his beard, and asked, "Are you interested in "Star Wars"?"

"Star Wars?" Duke didn't understand what Lucas meant.

"Fox and Lucasfilm are planning to restart the "Star Wars" series. I have completed the first draft of the script. Lucas has been staring at Duke like a prey. "It is expected to be in the next two to three years. Entering the stage of preparing for shooting, I am getting older. I always feel a little powerless."

"George..." Duke held back his inner surprise, "You don't want me to be the director, do you?"

"I think you are very suitable!" George Lucas did not deny it. "Independence Day proves your ability to control science fiction productions. Actually speaking, "Star Wars" cannot be separated from the category of popcorn. Isn't this what you are best at?"

At the time when George Lucas said this, Duke automatically made up the scene of the Star Wars he directed, the fast-changing spaceship chase. Obi-Wan, who couldn't blow up anyhow... and the soft fights of Star Wars, were too inconsistent with his aesthetic and appetite. It must be changed to a tough combat style that fists to the flesh...

The question is, is that kind of Star Wars or Star Wars?

"George, this is your movie..."

Before he finished speaking, Duke was interrupted by George Lucas, "Don't be too busy to refuse, think about it for a while before giving me an answer."

Duke nodded. I promised to think about it for the time being, and at the same time I was emotional. He used to ask for help with zero pay for the script, but no one was willing to invest, but after successive success. Even series like Star Wars are delivered to the door.

I have to say that Hollywood is such a reality.

"It looks like someone is coming to you."

After reminding Duke, George Lucas walked towards the lawn, "I'm leaving now."

To make a courtesy to Lucas, Duke turned his head to look, Tina Fei was walking towards him and asked, "Something?"

"Mrs. Leah is here," she said. "There are other guests. Miss Coppola wants you to come quickly."

Back at the party, Duke greeted others and walked towards the resting place where his mother was. While seeing the familiar figure of his mother and Sophia, he also saw another woman, who seemed to be the guest with her mother.

It was a woman no more than twenty-five years old. Her long brown hair was combed to the sides, neatly pulled behind her head. The outline of the egg-shaped face was obvious, the features were three-dimensional, and she was faintly Jewish. Characteristic, the corners of the mouth are slightly upturned, and there is always a decent smile.

With Charlize Theron or Sophie Marzobi, this woman's appearance is not so beautiful, but her elegance with a few scrolly temperaments can easily give people a good impression, and this temperament is from the inside to the outside. Hair, appear real and not artificial.

Especially her light blue silk horizontal grosgrain dress embroidered with delicate ivory white taffeta flowers, and a white evening handbag in her hand, with earrings inlaid with moonstone, white gold, pure gold and diamonds. The ornaments and bracelets, while highlighting the temperament, are also particularly bright and beautiful.

If the female star in the circle is a fashionista who has been packaged by public relations and fashion designers, then this woman is completely interpreting fashion and elegance by herself!

She is completely different from Hollywood actresses, even if she paints light makeup, she can be picked out at a glance.

"mom..."

As we walked over, several people sitting at the rest table stood up, and Mrs. Leah nodded and introduced the two sides.

"This is Duke."

"Duke, this is Miss Lauder, Irene Lauder, from the Estee Lauder Group."

Regarding Estee Lauder, Duke has heard of it, even if he is ignorant. Besides, Santa Feiya still has a lot of business dealings with them. Listening to each other's name, he should be a descendant of the Lauder family.

"Hello, Miss Lauder."

"Hello, Director Rosenberg..."

The two simply shook hands, wondering if it was an illusion. Duke felt that Irene Lauder's hand was shaking, as if he was nervous or excited?

"Call me Duke."

Sitting around the oak table, Duke beckoned to one side. The waiter immediately brought four glasses of champagne, Irene Lauder took the one, continued to show a decent smile, and said, "You can call me Irene. Aunt Leah and I have known each other a long time ago."

While Irene Lauder was talking to Mrs. Leah. Sophia leaned into Duke's ear and whispered a few words, "She is the granddaughter of Estee Lauder, and there is only one cousin on it. She seems to be the third generation that the Lauder family has cultivated."

Santa Feiya and Lauder Group have always cooperated, but what did the other party find themselves for? Duke is still a little strange.

Sitting on the opposite side were the famous Explosive Demon and the Duke of Destruction, Irene Lauder was still a little bit excited, after all, this was a director I liked very much, and he watched his three movies in a row. There is always the emotion of fans seeing the idol, so that when shaking hands just now, their right hand was a little trembling.

But she quickly adjusted her emotions. This time she came here for a commercial purpose. It's not that the fans see the director she likes!

As an outstanding figure in the third generation of the Lauder Group, Irene knows what to say and what to do when and what to do. Communication and entertainment is a must-learn course since childhood.

"You talk about..."

Mrs. Leah stood up. Said to Duke, "Sophia and I will help you entertain guests."

Sophia also stood up tacitly. Following in the footsteps of Mrs. Leah, he left here.

Looking at all this, Duke understood that this was his mother's attitude and would not interfere with the business affairs that the other party would mention with him next.

Duke didn't mean to circle around looking at the woman who was always smiling decently on the other side and was extremely elegant in every move. "May I know what you're here for, Miss Lauder?"

This is North America. The next thing to talk about is definitely business affairs. Direct communication is the most suitable and time-saving way.

"I wonder if Director Rosenberg is interested in entering the advertising industry?"

Like Duke, Irene Lauder also took the initiative to open the distance between the two sides. "The Lauder Group is interested in inviting you to direct the new advertising campaign for Youth Morning Dew next year."

"Why me?" Duke didn't make it clear.

"Let's put it this way, Director Rosenberg, I've seen three of your works, and I've seen it more than once." Irene Lauder said seriously, "In my opinion, the three films are gorgeous. It's not an exaggeration to be a long commercial! I have no other meaning. I like this type of film very much, so I recommend you to the group."

"Thank you." Duke raised his glass to her, took a sip of champagne, and said, "Actually, in some clips, I'm also using commercials to make videos."

This is the consensus of the Hollywood industry on him, and Duke never thinks this is anything unprofessional.

"Then..." Irene Lauder asked directly, "Are you interested in this invitation?"

"You can talk to my agent."

If the price is right, Duke will definitely be interested. Shooting luxury commercials is originally a job where first-line directors often come to make money.

Seeing that Duke did not directly refuse, Irene Lauder sighed with relief in her heart, raised her wine glass and touched Duke, "I wish us success in cooperation! I wish your movies are selling well!"

"Thank you!" Duke said politely.

After talking about business, Irene looked a little more relaxed. She looked at Duke and asked tentatively, "Is "Saving Private Ryan" finished?"

"Still in post-production." Duke replied casually.

"When I came over, I mentioned it to Aunt Leah." She seemed a little disappointed. "If possible, I really want to see your movie sooner."

Duke couldn't help but feel a little astonished. He originally thought that the other party's saying that he liked his movie was just a polite remark. It seems that the current situation is true?

The Lauder Group is an important customer of Santa Fe, and Duke immediately made the most appropriate choice, "Eileen, if you have time then, can you come to Los Angeles to attend the premiere?"

"May I?"

The surprise on the face of the woman with a faint smile all the time passed, and Duke nodded, "Of course!" (to