Ace Hollywood

Dan Brown? The author of The Da Vinci Code?

On the second day after Daniel arrived in Nairobi, Simon took him to the residence of the British Mission in Kenya. On the way, Daniel accidentally received a call from Dan Brown. (Baidu search gives you the fastest and most stable update of Li Wenxue.com)

By the way, DD Pictures is trying to shoot The Da Vinci Code, but it seems that Sony Columbia is making more progress?

Simon saw that Daniel didn't hide the communication between DD and Dan Brown in front of him, so he didn't shy away from talking about this topic.

The competition for this best-selling book has lasted for a long time, and Dan Brown has always been unwilling to let go of the adaptation rights. In fact, the price has not changed much, whether it was DD Films or Sony Columbia that offered Brown the original price. When I read it, I fully considered the possible achievements of this novel-after all, it has already shown its own charm. So Brown is obviously not because of the price, but other factors have caused him to not make a decision.

He told me I said 'sorry'.

Simon's eyes widened, So he sold the adaptation rights to Sony Columbia?

Daniel nodded, this was indeed one of the few notable failures he had experienced. He had hoped to adapt the highly-anticipated novel into a series, inviting Peter Jackson and David Fincher to co-direct - a vision with a luxurious lineup. And he has considerable confidence to facilitate this matter. Peter is good at picture and world construction, while David is good at suspense deduction and atmosphere creation. The Da Vinci Code needs to be successful in both aspects at the same time, so as not to be mediocre in the hands of Ron Howard like the original change.

Unfortunately, this time Daniel couldn't get what he wanted.

You attach great importance to this project?

Not to mention, but it's always an unpleasant thing to have a plan disrupted, isn't it? But now is not the time to think about it. The Immortal Gardener needs my concentration.

They got the attention of the British mission, and Brown Lehmann greeted them personally.

You can follow me to some events, said Brown -- another Brown, who looked well-maintained. Although there is already white in the hair, his elegant temperament makes him look only about 40 years old, I know you need to learn the image of a diplomat. Then attending the event is undoubtedly the most suitable. Because I'm not always a 'diplomat' in private.

Brown winked at them and smiled narrowly.

Thank you for your help,

In fact, all but the most important. Playing the image of a diplomat in the eyes of outsiders, I also like to know what you look like in life. You must know that although film is a performance art, sometimes it is necessary to balance the sense of performance with reality. If I keep holding The appearance of a diplomat may make people feel uncomfortable.

Daniel didn't expect the situation to be exactly the opposite of what he was worried about. Before coming, he thought that the mission might arrange a table for him in the office, and then let him sit there and watch-in this way, the staff of the mission really Too undiplomatic. Unexpectedly, Brown was very thoughtful for the crew, and even promised to take him to attend foreign affairs activities.

That's it, no problem. If you have any needs, you can tell my assistant, and we will try our best to help you.

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There is not much time left for Daniel to prepare. He will act with the mission for a week. During this week, he needs to meet the requirements of himself and Fernando.

That's enough, Fernando said very relaxed. Your public activities in social affairs have accumulated a lot of similar experience for you. In fact, it is not very different from the work of a diplomat.

Daniel never doubted his professional abilities.

Fernando and Geoffrey Kane arranged their shoot in Kibera, a suburb of Nairobi, with the support of a local school. In fact, it's a really run-down school, with students coming from the poor people in the slums of Kibera who come to Nairobi for better wages - it's the same all over the world, from the poor to the rich. gather.

It's really unbelievable. Isn't it? I thought the slums in Rio de Janeiro were amazing enough. Fernando and Geoffrey were stunned by the harsh living environment in Kibera. When Fernando filmed City of God, he focused his lens on the slums in Brazil. He thought that it was already the worst living environment in the world, but this world of uneven wealth will always give people surprises.

Daniel and Rachel, as well as Houston, may be even more surprised when they see this place. After all, Jeffrey is a veteran filmmaker with a lot of experience, even if the poverty, mess and emptiness in front of him The sequence makes it difficult for him to accept it calmly, but at least he understands the richness of this world.

The Houston he was talking about was Danny Houston who stayed with Daniel in the special mission—the actor who played Sandy Woodrow in the movie, and he was a key character in this story.

Rachel and Houston might be surprised, but Daniel won't, Fernando sighed, and greeted the Kenyan children surrounding them, Don't forget, Daniel went to the Dadaab refugee camp, and the refugee camp should Worse than the slums?

People from the Kenyan government will never show him the real refugee camps, otherwise how could UNHCR continue to send them large amounts of supplies and funds.

It's sad to talk about these depressing topics, and Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp for Somali refugees is certainly not entirely humanitarian - in fact, it should be a very small reason. Access to political capital is one, access to United Nations supplies and funding is another. The former gives Kenya the confidence to fight for aid funds from many developed countries-this is why the Kenyan government has become more and more fond of talking about it recently, and Dadaab makes them feel overwhelmed. It's basically saying to the world, Give me a favor or I'll give up and get these refugees out of Kenya.

The darkness of Africa itself is no more innocent than the new colonists—such as the pharmaceutical companies in The Immortal Gardener.

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The filming is in full swing. The newcomers who came to this land from the United States and Europe are also experiencing a new baptism of their souls. When you see poverty, helplessness, and despair that you have never seen before, no matter you are a person Good or bad, strong or weak, there are bound to be thoughts that have never been thought of before.

This is the baptism of the soul.

In comparison, the activity that Daniel participated in was not at the same level at all.

Blair Woolf, the aid officer at the British Mission in Kenya, is attending a public event - something Daniel can't miss, as Blair's role is exactly the same as his role as Justin Quay.

This is an event with the full name of Kenya Research and Exchange Meeting of the British Ministry of Health AIDS Expert Group, led by the British Ministry of Health, with the participation of many academic institutions and medical institutions, to conduct research on the current situation of AIDS in Kenya - the Kenyan government generally comes Said that they would welcome this kind of group, because the reports they submit to the British government, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and UNESCO will often lead to more aid for Kenya—even if it is just some medicines and hygiene products, it will still make money. Otherwise, these aids will not appear in large quantities on the black market. Mercenaries, rebels, and some African leaders who are considered by the West not to cooperate with them are all buyers.

Blair has a speaking schedule, following the group leader, an official from the UK Department of Health, and a professor from the University of Manchester.

I know everyone has seen it. Yes, there is a guest here today. He is the UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and the leader of the 'Technology for All Beings' Foundation Mr. Daniel Sandler.

Blair took the initiative to introduce Daniel at the very beginning—this would reduce the guesswork and discussion, which had disturbed the normal order of the event a little.

Daniel greeted with a smile, the expression on his face was three points similar to Blair's, with a natural demeanor and a gentle aura.

This is his fifth day in the mission, and the learning results are obvious.

This was just a small episode. Blair started his formal speech. Occasionally, there would be some movements, but the range was very small, and the fluctuations in tone were not large, but it was easy for people to hear the key points. Daniel thought about it for a while. Blair controlled the speed and accent very well. Most of the speeches were clichés, but the wording was relaxed and interesting. It was obviously easier to attract people's attention than the professor who spoke a lot of professional vocabulary just now. force.

Daniel nodded and learned a lot.

In the middle of the event, a half-hour tea ceremony was arranged.

Daniel was able to travel through the crowd and experiment with the results of his many days of learning.

Blair held a cup of instant brew coffee, and beside him stood his colleague, the official from the British Ministry of Health.

He only studied for five days, didn't he?

Do you look like a veteran diplomat?

Very much like it, at least it looks very much like it.

He just has to look alike, doesn't he?

The official shook his head, That's not necessarily the case. This gentleman's ambitions are not limited to Hollywood. His foundation and the Ministry of Health recently reached a cooperation to jointly conduct research on an influenza virus. The UK is the eighth year of their cooperation. This is still the ninth country, and I will not be surprised if one day he will run for the president of the United States or a member of the cabinet.

...we cannot predict the future of a Marvel character.

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At the end of June, The Endless Gardener officially started filming in Nairobi. At the same time, the crew released stills including Daniel Sandler and Rachel Weisz on F2F, MB and the official website. (To be continued.) WWW.GEILIWX.COM happy reading every day