Gal Gadot and Bar Refaeli settled down. Judy originally wanted them to live with her, but it seemed she was worried about 'sheep entering a tiger's den', so the two women chose to rent a place together. The house wasn't far from where Judy lived, making it convenient for mutual support if anything happened.
Don't let their profession as models fool you; many people think it's an enviable job with generous pay.
But don't forget they are part-timers. At 17, they can't even work in some states in the United States, as that would be child labor, and being reported would lead to huge fines.
So the two women hadn't worked for long and hadn't earned much money. They weren't from wealthy families and still had to contribute to household expenses. After arriving in the United States, they naturally had to be frugal, and co-renting was a good option.
However, no matter how much they wanted to save money, one area couldn't be skimped on: acting classes. Neither woman had acting experience and had to quickly cram, as time was running out for them.
For this, Judy hired a professional teacher for one-on-two tutoring, and it wasn't cheap.
During this period, Eric visited them twice, but mostly communicated by phone, reminding Gal Gadot not to neglect her dance foundation and to pick up her training again.
The entertainment industry is where the saying 'more skills don't weigh you down' holds the most value, especially for a common skill like dancing. Being like Joey would be a joke.
Since they arrived, they haven't met much. There's no helping it; Eric has been really busy lately.
There are many areas where he needs to make decisions and coordinate, and most of his time is not his own. He can only entrust the task of looking after the two women to Judy.
Amidst the hustle and bustle, time arrived at early October. The 'sharknado' project had already started, and the final position confirmed was director.
This choice still fell to Anthony Ferrante, who was also the director of 'sharknado' in the original timeline. It seems that some things, even if they happen earlier, are still destined to come together.
This project seemingly belongs to AK Films, but in reality, all the resources used come from MGM.
Studios, props, staff, and so on, but it goes through a company leasing process. This 'left hand to right hand' method is very helpful for accounting. Once actor or director profit-sharing is involved, this method can completely screw over actors and directors.
Regarding transformers, Hasbro also became interested in the gambling agreement. Eric didn't know how they discussed it internally, but both sides are currently in their second round of negotiations. It's estimated there will be a third round, and it might take another month to finalize the contract.
And currently, MGM's most important matter is actually a legacy left by the previous management: 'red dragon' is about to be released.
As the final chapter of 'the silence of the lambs' trilogy, 'red dragon' has always been highly anticipated, a high-quality project that is sure to make money.
And although it's a legacy, it's the new MGM's first shot.
This shot must hit its mark, so The Coopers' main energy has been pulled into this recently.
The original publicity efforts were further intensified: buying advertisements, placements, magazines, and even a premiere, which was not originally planned, was now being prepared, and it had to be done beautifully.
As a film primarily led by MGM with Universal's participation, 'red dragon' received excellent treatment, opening in 2515 cinemas. Keep in mind that in 2002, there were only 3611 cinemas in the entire United States.
If a film can open in over 2000 cinemas, it's already on a significantly leading starting line.
As for whether it will increase or decrease later, that depends on market feedback. If it makes money, you don't need to push; cinema owners will actively ask you to add screenings.
Then, cinemas in remote, underdeveloped, or distant small places will also request to show it, begging you to grant them film reels.
Conversely, if it loses money, you don't need to push; the owners will make your film leave as soon as possible according to the contract.
On the evening of October 3rd, today is Thursday, and also the premiere of 'red dragon', located at the ArcLight Cinema in Los Angeles.
Even in Los Angeles, ArcLight Cinema is a legendary cinema. Its construction history dates back to 1963, it has screened countless films, and has repeatedly been chosen as the premiere venue for blockbusters from various companies.
Not long ago, the cinema had just completed renovations, and a massive, circular dome was added, making it one of the most eye-catching buildings in all of Los Angeles.
And 'red dragon' was the first premiere film after ArcLight Cinema's reopening, holding significant meaning for both parties.
Starting from 8 PM, media reporters gradually arrived, and a large number of film critics and audience members also began to enter the cinema.
A long red carpet stretched out like a giant dragon's tongue, extending for tens of meters, from the asphalt road directly to the ArcLight Cinema, awaiting the stars who were about to arrive.
Around 9 PM, luxury cars began to arrive. The first to arrive was Edward Norton, who plays Will Graham, the male lead, in the film.
As soon as Norton stepped out of the car, cheers immediately erupted, and flashbulbs flashed incessantly. This guy is handsome and a skilled actor, so he's popular with both men and women among the audience.
"Look here, Norton."
"Norton, please sign for me, I'm your loyal fan!"
"Norton, baby, look here, I'm here!"
Norton was long accustomed to such scenes. He smiled and walked over, fulfilling fans' requests for autographs and photos.
A moment later, Emily Watson, who plays Reba, also arrived, immediately causing another round of cheers.
Edward Norton quickly pulled her over: "Emily, you should have arrived earlier. I can't handle all these lovely fans by myself."
Emily Watson laughed heartily and joined the line for autographs and photos.
This is what a movie premiere is like, completely different from award ceremonies like the Oscar or Golden Globe Awards. Although both have red carpets, premieres don't have the same rules as award ceremonies.
They are more open, more spontaneous, sometimes more like a fan meet-and-greet, emphasizing a lively atmosphere.
When Eric arrived, quite a few people were already on the red carpet: Anthony Hopkins, Edward Norton, Emily Watson, Ralph Fiennes, Mary-Louise Parker, etc.
Aside from Anthony Hopkins, the others were similar in age, all in their 30s, and familiar friends with each other. At this moment, they were even walking hand-in-hand and dancing, drawing frantic photography from the surrounding media—this was excellent news material.
However, as Eric stepped onto the red carpet, the cameras immediately changed direction, and the attention of moviegoers was also drawn to him. His handsome face instantly aroused the curiosity of many.
"Who is he? He's so handsome!"
"Is there this character in the movie?"
"Is he in the trailer, Heather? Aren't you known as the actor recorder? What's his name?"
"I don't know, he must be a newcomer actor, but those media outlets are very strange. Why are they so enthusiastic about a newcomer?"
"Huh? Norton and the others also stopped. Why are they all walking towards that young man?"
Under the dazzling spotlights, Eric shook hands with the main creators of 'red dragon' one by one.