Chapter 574: Chapter 574: Having a Baby
In Manhattan, Upper West Side, near Lincoln Center at the Phillip Club on 66th street, Charles and Emily Blunt were sitting on the sofa enjoying the stage show after finishing Black Swan.
The Black Swan crew completed their final shoots at the Metropolitan Opera House next to Lincoln Center.
"A scene with Natalie Portman took us several days to shoot. Neither of us had experience with that kind of scene, so the director gave us a few days to get comfortable with it. Then, during the shoot, Natalie and I drank a lot of red wine to get into the mood!"
Emily Blunt seemed to savor the experience of filming intimate scenes with another woman.
"The movie started production early the year before last and began shooting last fall. I can't believe it just finished." Charles had grown tired of director Darren Aronofsky's style.
"It was mostly done early this year. We just had to reshoot some scenes last month, like the intimate ones. The director wasn't happy with the previous takes," Emily explained.
"Alright, although you're only a supporting character in Black Swan, you have some great moments. Whereas in The Adjustment Bureau, Gulliver's Travels, and Sherlock Holmes, your roles are simpler," Charles commented. Emily played the lead in these three films.
The Adjustment Bureau and Sherlock Holmes were Universal's summer releases, while Gulliver's Travels was set for a Christmas release from 20th Century Fox.
This meant that Emily Blunt had four movies slated for release that year.
"Is The Adjustment Bureau still on for its original release date? I got a notice to help with the promotional activities," Emily asked.
Charles shook his head, "Universal did consider moving it, but the idea was rejected. Capet has enough funding to ensure a summer release."
Considering Matt Damon's Green Zone performed poorly, and The Adjustment Bureau's leading man was also Matt Damon, it's understandable why Universal was nervous.
But with Capet Universal's major releases next year, they wouldn't have the energy to manage such a movie anyway.
Film distribution required the film company to shell out real money, unlike production, where the actual funds spent by the company weren't that significant.
Most of a film company's budget goes toward distribution. If, for some reason, that budget is used or the production overshoots, films can often be delayed.
"Let's go. This place is boring," Charles said, looking at the wild rock performance on stage.
Emily Blunt smiled, kissed him on the cheek, and said, "Alright, let's head back. My high-rise apartment on the Upper West Side was just renovated."
Of course, that apartment was a gift from Charles.
Emily Blunt's apartment was close to the Hudson River in the Arts District, home to many fashionable artists. Since Emily was busy this year, she stayed in New York for less than three days before leaving.
However, Anne Hathaway and Britney Spears stayed in New York, so Charles wouldn't be lonely.
Blake Lively still had to continue shooting Green Lantern and Gossip Girl, so she didn't have much time.
Alternatively, Charles could also go on a date with Taylor Swift and Emma Roberts!
...
In the Capet Center building, in the New York office, Evelyn partnered with TPG Capital and Silver Lake Partners to acquire IMG Entertainment for 2.3 billions of dollars.
Afterwards, under the gaze of reporters, Evelyn and Teddy Forstmann signed the acquisition contract.
"Congratulations, Evelyn," said Teddy Forstmann, a Wall Street acquisition specialist who bought IMG Entertainment back in '04 and developed it to its current scale.
But now, at 70, Teddy Forstmann's health wasn't what it used to be, and his family wasn't interested in running IMG Entertainment.
Evelyn smiled, "In the future, the IMG Group will definitely be a significant entertainment force..."
Teddy Forstmann nodded in agreement. What else could he do? The sports agents' industry had already matured, with the NFL, NBA, and international athletes being quite formidable.
The newly merged company was renamed Endeavor Group (EDR).
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"Endeavor Group has now become the world's largest entertainment agency," Charles said, lying on the couch in an East Hampton estate in Long Island, watching a live news broadcast on TV.
Anne Hathaway, snuggling against Charles, said, "I should have joined ETA earlier." Nicole Kidman had already won two Oscars. Evelyn's backing was indispensable, plus she had Charles Capet's support.
"EDR now has a lot of people. Resources will definitely be tougher to allocate," Charles smiled, patting the lady beside him.
Anne Hathaway smiled, leaning into his ear, "What if I give Mrs. Capet a grandchild? The tabloids report that Mrs. Capet hopes you'll have a baby soon!"
Anne Hathaway's eyes sparkled. Who wouldn't want Charles' child now that his empire was getting more prosperous?
"A baby, huh?" Charles stroked his chin, hesitating. "I'm 28 now; is it too early?"
Anne Hathaway shook her head, "I'm also 28 this year, planning on having a kid by 30. If you won't have one with me, should I go find someone else?"
Charles looked at her, "Didn't you say you wanted to focus on your career first?"
"The movie Silver Linings Playbook that I'm shooting this fall, I'm confident in it, especially with your promise to help," Anne said, drawing closer to Charles.
"Last year's Julie & Julia was great too. Even though Meryl Streep got the Oscar nomination for Best Actress, my performance wasn't bad either! I'm confident Silver Linings Playbook will aim for Oscars next year, and then I can focus on having kids the year after."
Charles smiled, "I have no objections. My kids will have the best conditions," and kissed her.
Charles remembered Britney Spears had always wanted to have kids too...
"Charles," Anne Hathaway smiled, hugging and kissing him, "Let's not use any protection from now on. I also know that Emily Blunt is your woman. I don't mind inviting her in, but I want to be the first to get pregnant!"
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