America Tycoon: The Wolf of Showbiz

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There was no one else in the room, Harvey Weinstein sat watching TV for a while; the entertainment channel was broadcasting the grand premiere of "Infernal Affairs."

Martin Davis strikingly led a cow onto the red carpet.

The whole audience and reporters were all astir.

"That's quite interesting." Harvey had never seen such a premiere: "He's really a piece of work."

Unfortunately, this man didn't get along well with him and had recently caused Weinstein Films to suffer a loss.

Due to issues with Heath Ledger, the filming of "I'm Not There" had been delayed by nearly ten days beyond the scheduled plan, and each day's delay increased the cost substantially.

Just then, there was a knocking at the door; Harvey walked over to open it, and Matt Damon came into the room.

Harvey asked, "Shouldn't you be at the film festival in Toronto?"

Matt Damon glanced at the premiere on TV and said, "The 'Infernal Affairs' crew didn't particularly value me, nor did they insist on me being there for the promotion; I'm back to rest for a couple of days, and then I'm off to London."

Harvey directly asked, "Aren't they trying to get you an Oscar nomination?"

"Best Supporting Actor is reserved for Martin Davis, so..." Matt Damon shrugged.

Harvey laughed, "An Oscar for Best Supporting Actor? Martin Davis sure is ambitious." He laughed more profoundly: "Having ambitions is a good thing."

Matt Damon mentioned, "I heard he had some unpleasantness with your crew in New York."

Harvey seemed not to care much: "Cost me a few hundred thousand US dollars."

Matt Damon seemed to be complimenting him: "The Oscars are your turf."

Harvey thought of Brad Pitt who had been complaining about Martin and said, "Rose McGowan has been stirring up some trouble after shooting 'Planet Terror."

Matt Damon understood, "I'll give her a warning."

Harvey's cellphone rang, it was his wife Georgina Chapman calling, he moved aside to answer, "Darling, enjoying Toronto?"

Georgina said, "It's quite interesting, won't you come over?"

Harvey replied, "I've got quite a bit on my plate here, so I won't make it."

After hanging up, he chatted with Damon for a while longer before they both left the hotel together.

In the hotel lobby, seeing the two of them leave, three from the World News Report immediately gathered together.

Lukaku said quietly, "We've found Harvey's regular suite; next, let's figure out how to proceed."

Courtois moved his neck around, saying, "Start with the hotel; let's first bug the phones inside the room."

Azar warned, "This isn't New York; we're not on our turf, so we need to be extra careful."

The trio immediately sprung into action.

Meanwhile, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto.

Martin wrapped up a promotional interview and came back from outside, and since Scorsese was treating him to dinner that night, he didn't bother going back up to his room and simply found a spot in the lounge area to sit and wait.

At the neighboring table to his left, there was a brown-haired woman sitting down because of her striking appearance; Martin took a second glance.

She was around thirty, tall, and slim, with a demeanor that resembled a model's.

She also turned her head towards Martin.

The two recognized each other at the same time.

Martin took the initiative to say hello: "Hello Georgina."

Georgina was friends with Kate Winslet for many years: "Hello Martin, I didn't expect to see you here."

Martin immediately brought up a mutual friend: "Recently, I was filming with Kate in London, and she spoke specifically about you, saying that all the clothes she wears in public were designed by you, which made her stand out."

Georgina smiled, "Actually, it was Kate giving me the opportunity to sponsor her because of our friendship."

Martin asked, "I remember your Marchesa brand opened a design store in Los Angeles; give me your contact information, and I'll bring friends to support you."

Georgina's fashion brand targeted high-end clientele, she immediately took out a personal business card and handed it to Martin.

And Martin did the same, giving her his own personal card.

Georgina knew her husband had some reservations about Martin, but she had her own social circle and didn't concern herself with Hollywood grudges, wholly focused on creating a new luxury clothing brand.

She had married Harvey Weinstein, and at the same time, his network of connections.

Without much effort, a slew of Hollywood's leading ladies were now wearing her haute couture and walking the Oscar red carpet.

Georgina wished to expand her contacts further: "Every so often, I host fashion parties in New York or Los Angeles; you're welcome to come."

"I've attended before, and I was impressed," Martin recalled how he had met Wes Craven at one of Georgina's fashion parties: "I'll definitely go again if there's a chance."

Georgina responded with a smile.

The sound of high heels echoed nearby; Martin turned his head and saw Kate Blanchett approaching.

Georgina waved to Martin lightly, "I must be going."

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Martin stood up to see her off, "Goodbye."

Georgina went over and took Blanchett's arm, walking toward the hotel entrance together.

Blanchett, wearing a Marchesa evening gown by Georgina's brand, waited until they had walked a bit away and then said in a low voice, "Martin Davis is vicious, be careful when you deal with him."

But Georgina had heard entirely opposite things about Martin from her good friend Kate and, laughing it off, said, "What could he possibly do to me? Eat me?"

Just as Blanchett was about to speak again, the hotel's automatic door opened, and there was Jack Nicholson, wearing brown sunglasses, walking straight towards them.

Seeing the old scoundrel, Blanchett immediately remembered the incident that had happened at Pinewood Studios UK.

Even with her composure, she couldn't help feeling both embarrassed and annoyed back then.

Blanchett said coldly, "Shameless wretch!"

Who was Nicholson? A scoundrel in his youth, on a par with Marlon Brando in his middle years, he became the leader of the Trio of Scoundrels in his old age.

He stopped in his tracks, took off his sunglasses, looked at Blanchett, and asked seriously, "Did the bruising and swelling on your butt heal? Do you want another go? Here is fine too, I don't mind."

As soon as he said that, everyone around looked over, their faces full of gossip.

Nicholson knew it was some crappy incident from the Pinewood fireworks, and although it was a misunderstanding, he didn't care in the slightest.

As the leader of the trio, taking responsibility for this minor mess was nothing to him, he said aloud, "I love Blanchett, last time in England, I accidentally, you know, her butt..."

Though actors have skins as thick as city walls, Blanchett simply couldn't outdo Nicholson and interrupted, "Shut up, you old scoundrel."

Nicholson laughed heartily, "My room is on the 41st floor, number 9, you're welcome to come over tonight anytime."

Georgina also wanted to laugh but couldn't, struggling to hold it back; she quickly pulled Blanchett and whispered, "Stop messing around; let's hurry up and go. Don't forget you still have to attend the premiere of 'Tower of Babel'."

Blanchett ignored Nicholson and continued walking with a tight face. As she reached the automatic door, she saw Leonardo eagerly watching the commotion.

They had worked together a few years ago, and while not close, they were familiar with each other. She said, "You guys are a bunch of scoundrels."

Leonardo just shrugged, not saying anything.

The old scoundrel Nicholson wasn't done yet, turning around to shout, "Make sure you come tonight; don't worry, I'll be gentle!"

Blanchett was getting into the car and nearly hit her head on the roof.

Leonardo went over, put his arm around him, and walked toward Martin, "You're really shameless aren't you?"

Nicholson didn't care, "At my age of over 60, what do I need a face for, when you and Martin, so young, have already thrown yours away?"

Martin gestured, "This way."

The two came over and pulled out chairs to sit down.

Nicholson asked, "Am I loyal enough? Taking the blame for you guys! I heard that Bale had to take a two-week break before he returned to the Fatal Magic Crew."

Martin continued, "That's why Leo and I wholeheartedly support you as the boss."

But Leonardo said, "I just got out of the car and talked to some people outside, noticed you having a great chat with Georgina Chapman."

Nicholson asked, "Harvey Weinstein's wife?"

"Exactly, her," Leonardo observed Martin carefully, deliberately saying, "Sure enough, you like pretty women around the age of thirty."

Nicholson jumped in, "Harvey wants to mess with you, and then you set your sights on Harvey's wife? Impressive, Martin, even I have to admire you, you're the one in our trio best at coming up with crappy ideas."

Martin feigned innocence, "I just happened to meet her and chatted for a bit; how did it get so twisted in your mouths?"

Leonardo didn't beat around the bush and said to Nicholson, "I'm going to set a bet, 1000 US dollars; I bet Martin will definitely hook up with Harvey's wife."

Nicholson said, "I'll bet on Martin hooking up with Georgina too."

Martin got angry, "I bet 2000 US dollars, absolutely not!" He thought about it and realized something wasn't right, "There has to be a time limit; you can't just wait twenty years to collect the bet, right?"

"Two years limit!" Leonardo said, "Buddy, you're doomed to lose!"

Nicholson seemed to see through everything, "He adds a time limit because he plainly lacks confidence."

Martin couldn't be bothered to continue and quickly changed the subject.

The three discussed the premiere of "Tower of Babel" happening that night, a film starring Brad Pitt and Kate Blanchett, considered one of the major competitors to "Infernal Affairs" this award season.

Approaching seven o'clock, Scorsese called, and Martin and the others went up to the restaurant on the second floor to join director Scorsese for dinner.

After "Infernal Affairs," regardless of the Oscar outcome, Scorsese planned to take a two-year break, with the earliest new project not expected until 2009.

Five marriages had put a heavy financial burden on Scorsese, but the high income from consecutive years of filmmaking was enough to allow him to pause and take a breather.

So, marriage can also be a source of creative inspiration for artists.

The more divorces, the more driven artists become.

Scorsese's break was of no concern to Martin, but Leonardo would be affected, having mainly collaborated with Scorsese in recent years.

But for someone like Leonardo, there was no shortage of good scripts and opportunities to work with great directors.

To put it exaggeratedly, the best drama scripts would first end up in Leonardo's hands, and only what he turned down would then go to others.