Chapter four hundred and fortieth more surprises

What are you thinking, Evie?

Several blonde girls were drinking and chatting in the Waldorf Astoria suite, and Jane Lauder walked up to Ivanka Trump, who was sitting alone on the sofa, and asked, Has your heart gone? Los Angeles?

I guess Evie is worried!

Nikki Hilton walked over from the bar holding a bottle of sherry liqueur, Her boyfriend just made it to the Forbes rich list, and there are so many beautiful actresses in Hollywood...

She changed her tone in a strange way, Sorry, Evie, I don't mean anything else, if it were me, I would be worried too, think about it, a 30-year-old super-rich is still the most handsome and talented in Hollywood. The director of... oh god, just thinking about it makes me crazy!

Ivanka did not take her words, but felt that it was a wrong decision to attend this so-called childhood friend party with Jane Lauder today.

Paris Hilton also left the bar and walked over, holding a copy of Forbes magazine in her hand. She seemed to drink too much and stumbled a little. After walking slantingly, she fell directly next to Ivanka. on the sofa.

Honey, can I ask you a question?

Ivanka frowned slightly, but still said, Of course you can.

Evie, when are you going to break up with Duke...

Pari! Jane Lauder seemed a little angry, but was gently pulled by Ivanka, and Paris Hilton quickly added, I just asked casually.

Nikki Hilton took a sip from the bottle, Pari, what are you asking about?

Don't you think Duke is very attractive? Paris Hilton lit up the magazine in her hand, Just reading the report on it makes my heart move.

Ivanka's face was a little ugly, but it was due to her childhood friendship. Still held back and said nothing.

You're going crazy again! Nikki Hilton threw away the bottle and slumped beside Paris Hilton, asking curiously, What did you write that made you so excited?

Not to mention Nikki Hilton, Ivanka and Jane Lauder also pricked up their ears.

Cough... Then let me read it for you.

Paris Hilton cleared her throat, opened the Forbes magazine, and said in a cadenced tone, The title of the article is 'Duke Rosenberg - The Fortune Behind A Hollywood Director'!

If you were to ask last year's hottest movie, most people would choose The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, a magical epic directed by Duke Rosenberg that has conquered countless audiences, while also providing It brought in huge revenue. Just before the Oscars in March. The Lord of the Rings, a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Duke Studios, settled with Duke Rosenberg, excluding the director and In addition to the producer's base salary of $15 million, he also received more than $220 million from the worldwide box office and all peripheral income of The Fellowship of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Ring!

This has already surpassed Steven Spielberg's $210 million-plus in 'Jurassic Park'. The highest director salary ever made in Hollywood!

Like The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Duke Rosenberg has amassed a fortune over the past few years by investing in his own films, as well as a share of top directors' salaries. However. This is not his All the wealth is far from the movie market. He has an even scarier net worth!

After reading this, Paris Hilton suddenly stopped and pointed to the bottle, which Nikki Hilton immediately brought for her.

Paris Hilton took a good sip of wine. Eyes swept over other people, and this continued, There is no difference with other Hollywood stars and directors, Duke has invested in other industries with the compensation he received in movies, but unlike others, his investments are currently It looks very successful.

Although affected by many factors such as stock market turbulence and share expansion financing, according to our statistics, Duke Rosenberg has always held about 7% of Apple's shares and a little more than 10% of Victoria's Secret. 8% of Warner Bros., 30% of Marvel Comics and Internet company Google, etc...

The most conservative estimate is that Duke's shares are worth about $2.5 billion, plus the income from movie rights and other aspects, Forbes estimates his net worth to be $2.9 billion! This figure ranks among the Forbes richest people in the world. Number 97!

Duke Rosenberg is also the only person under the age of thirty-five in the top 100 rich list!

Paris Hilton closed the magazine, That's all, followed by a bunch of data analysis, and you don't understand when you read it.

After she finished speaking, she picked up the bottle and took another gulp. Nikki Hilton, who was sitting next to her, dazzled, $2.9 billion! I don't know if I can inherit so much property in the future...

I'm sure of one thing, Paris Hilton said. You'll never make such a fortune in your life!

Don't tell me, you too!

Although they often played together when they were young, when they grew up, especially now, Ivanka found that she was simply out of tune with the Hilton sisters, and there was basically nothing in common when they sat together.

Evie, can I ask? Jane Lauder blinked curiously, leaned over and asked in a low voice, Is that number Duke's real net worth?

I don't know exactly.

After all, the person who asked the question was her best friend, and Ivanka said in a low voice, In my opinion, Forbes' estimates are conservative.

Speaking of which, Ivanka realized that she still had a long way to go before catching up with Duke, and instantly strengthened her determination to work hard. She didn't want to be thrown too far by him.

The Hilton sisters over there were still talking crazy, Ivanka didn't have the mood to stay any longer, she said a few words to Jane Lauder, and they both left at the same time.

As soon as she walked out of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Ivanka saw a huge billboard on the opposite tall building. Gandalf was white on a white horse and white with a white staff, leading the cavalry all over the mountains and fields to rush to the orc phalanx in front...

They got in the car and saw a lot of advertisements about this film along the way. When they passed by Times Square, the big screen above was also showing related trailers. It seemed that this film filled every corner of New York.

Are you going to the premiere in Los Angeles?

Hearing Jane Lauder's question, Ivanka looked back from the advertisement outside the car window, nodded and said, I will go.

Will you take me? Jane Lauder's eyes were full of desire.

Ivanka did not make up her own mind, The seats for the premiere should be arranged at this time, I'll make a call first...

She took out her mobile phone and dialed a number, without any accident, the person who answered the phone was not Duke.

Hi Tina. I have a friend who wants to go to the premiere, Erin's sister. Ah, okay, thanks.

Turning her head, Ivanka gestured to Jane Lauder with a finished mouth, and then said to the phone, Where's Duke? Still busy with work?

On the other end of the phone, Tina Fey looked through the glass door, looked at Duke inside, and said, He's doing an exclusive interview with Fortune magazine, and it's about half an hour away...

Hanging up the phone, Tina Fey looked inside, where Duke was talking to the reporter.

This is a very targeted interview, which was specially prepared after Warners got the news of the Forbes rich list, in order to further promote the film directed by him by promoting Duke.

Director Rosenberg, it only took you ten years to go from scratch to where you are today. How did you do it?

Sitting opposite is a female reporter. After a few sharp collisions at the beginning, the questions that are now raised are all propaganda. After all, Fortune comes from Time Warner.

Although these questions were not fully communicated in advance, Duke gave the answer without thinking, focus, hard work, persistence, and some good luck.

Why are you investing in Apple?

I believe in Steve Jobs. I am a Steve Jobs admirer. I always think that Steve Jobs can lead Apple out of the predicament, and now Apple is developing in a good direction.

You have your current success, what's the most important thing?

Film! Duke said seriously, Film is the foundation of my career. If there is no income from the film industry, I can't invest in other industries. Film is both my job and my interest.

So, do you think movies are your most successful career?

Yeah, I think the most successful thing about me is making some movies that most of the audience likes.

The female reporter has a very keen sense of smell and keeps asking questions, Is public liking your idea when making movies?

Yes, this is something I will confirm before the project starts. If I feel that the audience doesn't like it, even the best script I'm not interested in, I always think that a movie with a wide audience is a really successful movie.

Will the next two episodes of The Lord of the Rings follow this philosophy?

I repeat, this is the basis for all my film projects. The Two Towers will continue the style of The Fellowship of the Ring, with more surprises in epic scenes...

The Forbes Rich List is just an incentive for interviews and borrowings, and the real purpose is still to promote the movie. Duke used all his skills to brag about The Two Towers without any blush!

As time approaches May, the release of The Two Towers is getting closer and closer. As usual, Duke and Warner have used all the available publicity means, but there are some differences. For example, The Lord of the Rings Studio does not It is planned to hold a trial screening for the film, after all, the overwhelming word-of-mouth of the first film has already made the film highly anticipated.

On the other hand, since there were basically no major releases in the same period, the number of theaters opened in North America for The Two Towers broke a record again, reaching 3,876!

In short, everything is ready, just waiting for the movie to be released. (To be continued ~^~)