Chapter 69: The Three-person Journey
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 t...
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Chapter 68: "Speed" Premiere (Part 2)
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 m...
Chapter 48: The Flood of Opinions
"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.
Chapter 67: "Speed" Premiere (Part 1)
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 a...
Chapter 66: Aftermath
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 d...
Chapter 47: Supreme Creativity
"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, th...
Chapter 65: The Tragedy of Genius
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...
2024-09-22 16:15:20 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 64: The Good and the Bad
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 Jack...
Chapter 46: The Advertisement Unveiled
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 he...
Chapter 45: Customer Service Representative
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 ...
2024-09-22 15:50:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 63: Super Bowl Commercial
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 de...
Chapter 44: Magazine Astonishment
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!"
"...
Chapter 62: Shockwave
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 de...
Chapter 43: A Ruthless Man
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 voic...
Chapter 42: Continue Filming
"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 ...
Chapter 61: Out of Place
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 ch...
2024-09-19 17:12:46 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 41: Boss Fess
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 Henr...
Chapter 40: Parting Ways
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 tw...
Chapter 39: Weighing Gold with a Large Scale
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 n...
2024-09-18 14:38:50 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 60: Fresh Ideas
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 ...
Chapter 59: Explosions are Art
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 wer...
2024-09-18 14:27:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 58: The Crazy Director
"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 n...
Chapter 38: The Scene of the Year
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 we...
Chapter 57: The New Assistant Director
"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: ...
Chapter 56: The Three Good Friends
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 r...
Chapter 55: The Eccentric Keanu Reeves
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, en...
Chapter 37: The Song Becomes a Hit
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 sever...
2024-09-14 16:46:42 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 36: Increase the Budget
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 ar...
Chapter 35: A Sneaky Attack
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 ...
Chapter 34: Clash of Ideas
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 ...