Let's not mention the two girls bickering like fighting cocks Julia Roberts had specially brought her niece, Emma Roberts, over to express their thanks.
"The movie was excellent. Emma and I both really enjoyed it." Julia Roberts shook hands with Gilbert.
Behind her, Emma Roberts also sweetly greeted him, "Hello, Director Gilbert…"
Gilbert patted Emma Roberts on the head, then said to Julia Roberts, "I should be the one thanking you for showing up. I'm really glad."
"No, it's me who should thank you." Julia Roberts looked at her niece and said, "Emma must've caused you a lot of trouble on set, huh?
She really loves acting, but she's also quite the troublemaker. It's been quite the headache for me!"
"Not at all," Gilbert smiled and said, "Emma's very talented and well-behaved on set. I think she's destined to be a Hollywood goddess, just like you."
"Goddess?" Julia Roberts savored the term and found that it was actually quite fitting for describing Hollywood actresses.
Julia Roberts and Gilbert chatted briefly, then she and Emma Roberts bid farewell and left first.
After she left, Cameron Diaz stood beside Gilbert and sighed, "The era of Julia Roberts is officially over."
"What? You feeling bad for her?"
"Not really," Cameron Diaz shook her head. "I'm just sighing a bit. Look at all these girls. The future of Hollywood belongs to them."
"Yeah, a new generation always replaces the old. It's rare to see a superstar shine for more than a decade," Gilbert said. "But I think whether someone remains in the spotlight is more about the choices they make."
Even in the dazzling Hollywood of the 1990s, Julia Roberts left behind a glorious chapter of her own.
When people look back on the '90s, Julia Roberts will definitely be the most representative actress of that era.
And in his previous life, even after entering the 21st century, Julia Roberts had continued to be active in the film industry. Though her fame faded with time, at least she did so with grace.
Elsewhere, Julia Roberts was reminding her niece Emma Roberts, "Emma, since you have this connection, make sure to stay in touch with Director Gilbert, okay?"
Emma Roberts nodded with a look of half-understanding. She was still too young to grasp the importance of maintaining connections.
But that was okay Julia Roberts would make sure to remind her constantly.
Julia Roberts was quite sentimental, unable to stop thinking about being on the set of Hook more than a decade ago.
At the time, she was a rising Hollywood star, while Gilbert was just an unknown assistant director.
Now, she was a Hollywood superstar and so was he, as a top-tier director.
The most important thing was, she already felt her popularity starting to decline. One of the clearest signs was that she was getting fewer script offers.
But Gilbert was different. If he wanted to, he could continue being a top director even into his seventies or eighties. He wouldn't fade away.
Sometimes Julia Roberts couldn't help but wonder: if she had known ten years ago how successful Gilbert would become, what would she have done?
Unfortunately, these kinds of thoughts were just fantasies.
Gilbert later had a conversation with Keanu Reeves. After starring in The Matrix series, Keanu Reeves had already become a Hollywood mega-star, with his salary skyrocketing.
However, Keanu Reeves had an eccentric personality. The tabloids had once reported that he wore shabby clothes while riding the subway and even shared food with homeless people.
But Keanu Reeves hadn't always been like this his recent behavior was triggered by the death of his girlfriend Jennifer Syme in a car crash in Los Angeles, which hit him hard.
On top of that, Keanu Reeves' sister, Kim Reeves, was battling leukemia. To support her and cancer research, Keanu had already donated millions of dollars to cancer institutes.
When faced with so many life changes, it's not surprising that people might act in ways that seem inexplicable.
These matters belonged to Keanu Reeves' private life, and outsiders really had no place to comment. Judging from the premiere, though, his state seemed pretty good.
As for who stood out the most at today's premiere, it was undoubtedly Johnny Depp, who played Captain Jack Sparrow.
Before this, most of Johnny Depp's roles were niche and eccentric. His most famous character was probably Edward in Edward Scissorhands, directed by Tim Burton.
But after Pirates of the Caribbean, the quirky and charismatic Captain Jack Sparrow would surely become one of Johnny Depp's iconic screen roles.
So even though the film presented Will Turner and Jack Sparrow as dual male leads, Johnny Depp's portrayal of Captain Jack completely stole the spotlight.
"I really love this character," Johnny Depp said during interviews and while interacting with fans. "When Director Gilbert first gave me the script, I was immediately drawn to Jack Sparrow.
I felt like some of Jack's traits were just like mine like loving makeup, craving freedom, and being wild and unruly.
So I pleaded with the director to let me play Jack Sparrow."
Gilbert also stated, "In my mind, the only person who could play Captain Jack Sparrow was Johnny Depp. He perfectly matched my vision for the character."
That was just your typical PR praise. Johnny Depp also talked about the other actors in the film: "Orlando is great very charming.
You all know, he has tons of fans.
I remember when we were filming in Saint Vincent Island, he was mobbed by local fans.
I was stunned and thought, wow, the popularity of the Elf Prince is unbelievable…"
Everyone around laughed his comment was genuinely amusing.
To the average North American viewer, what is the Caribbean? Just some uncivilized, remote backwater, far from the civilized world.
And for that, they had to thank the Mexicans most of the folks who illegally crossed the US-Mexico border were considered social troublemakers with generally low levels of education.
Combined with how the North American media portrayed it, the region south of the U.S.-Mexico border came to be seen by the wider North American public as a land of savagery.
Even in such a "savage land," Orlando Bloom had loads of fans which spoke volumes about how popular he was.
Johnny Depp also offered high praise for a few other actors: "Keira was very mature and performed exceptionally well. In fact, among the entire crew, she was one of the least scolded by the director.
Geoffrey Rush's acting was impeccable. I really enjoyed performing in scenes opposite him…"
This was Keira Knightley's first time as a leading lady in such a major blockbuster, and the young woman was thrilled.
During interviews, Keira Knightley was so excited she got tongue-tied and couldn't even speak clearly. Fortunately, she quickly pulled herself together and regained her composure.
"I almost missed the audition because of traffic," Keira Knightley recalled. "But I'm very glad I got to work with Director Gilbert and play Elizabeth.
This is a huge step forward for me. I love this role and hope that everyone will like it too."
Well, obviously who wouldn't like the role that made them famous?
It was clear that this summer, Keira Knightley's name would be mentioned frequently in the media and she would become yet another rising star in Hollywood.
Such was the charm of a Gilbert film it always launched a group of stars into the limelight.
Take Orlando Bloom, for instance. Before The Lord of the Rings, he had practically no acting experience. But after The Lord of the Rings, he gained fans even in the remote corners of Central and South America.
That's why a top-tier director is so well-regarded: because their work really can make a star.
But with so many people wanting to be famous, how does one earn the favor of a big-name director? That's the question. It's easier for women if they can get into bed with a top director, they might at least get a shot.
And for men who are as handsome as Orlando Bloom? Well, who's to say a big-name director might not like men too?
Believe it or not, some gossip tabloids have even maliciously speculated that Orlando Bloom once "sold himself" to Director Gilbert.
Otherwise, how do you explain the fact that after starring in The Lord of the Rings, Orlando Bloom immediately went on to star in Pirates of the Caribbean?
There's actually a decent market for such reports gossip lovers eat this stuff up.
There were even blogs and forums that made up erotic little stories involving two or more men, and those got pretty high click counts.
Of course, things like that were never going to make it to the mainstream. Even The Washington Post, known for being staunchly anti-Gilbert, wouldn't go near that material.
If The Washington Post ever did pick it up, that would mean things had really gone south.
The premiere concluded successfully. Fans left, and the media dispersed. It was now nighttime, and the midnight screenings were about to begin.
Compared to the sluggish pace of traditional media, the web-based outlets reacted much more quickly. As soon as the premiere ended, they were already publishing reports.
For example, Weekly Film Report released a write-up, complete with images from the premiere that were far clearer than those found in newspapers.
The digital report read: "The premiere shone with star power Keanu Reeves and Julia Roberts made appearances.
Also, rock newcomer Avril Lavigne took to the stage for a live performance.
But what really stole the spotlight was the film Pirates of the Caribbean. We can't reveal too much, but it was quite the spectacular movie.
Johnny Depp's performance was unexpected his portrayal of Captain Jack was flamboyant yet full of charm. Orlando Bloom was, as always, ridiculously handsome, and Keira Knightley was absolutely stunning.
All in all, this is a film well worth seeing in theaters."
Weekly Film Report was a digital media outlet established in recent years. It had its own website, along with blogs and official accounts on platforms.
Back when Weekly Film Report reprinted its very first news story, it discovered something new: readers could leave comments, share the content, and give it likes all of which generated buzz for the article.
This was a distinct advantage over traditional media online platforms broke the fourth wall, allowing for interaction between the outlet and its audience.
This discovery excited Weekly Film Report greatly, prompting it to heavily invest in developing its online media arm.
Now, it no longer relied on reposting stories from traditional print outlets. Instead, it had its own team of reporters covering events and conducting interviews.
This time, for Pirates of the Caribbean, it was the first time Weekly Film Report had been invited by the organizers to attend the premiere sitting alongside traditional media outlets inside the theater.
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