Chapter 181 All the actors and investors are here
On Monday morning, in a seemingly ordinary studio, Ellen DeGeneres was preparing for a new episode of the show.
She was bored while doing her hair, so she picked up the "Hollywood Report" next to her and flipped through it.
As a newspaper that specializes in reporting on Hollywood news, the North American box office list is indispensable every Monday and is published in a prominent position.
Alan saw it at a glance. The first one was "The Mountain Has Eyes", and the related picture was the main poster of the movie - Martin Davis!
"Shit." She immediately lost her mood to read the newspaper and threw it directly on the ground.
The assistant came to pick it up, and Allen yelled: "Take all the entertainment newspapers away from me and throw them in the trash can!"
Like most actors, she is also famous for being a two-faced person.
Others are cautious, fearing that they will make the boss unhappy if they are not careful.
Eren's face has always been clouded.
Just thinking about that little **** who didn't cooperate with her actually won the North American box office chart, she felt uncomfortable in her heart.
The guests who participated in the recording of the program today were unlucky and were made things difficult by Alan in every possible way.
After returning home, he complained bitterly to other media outlets, saying that Ellen DeGeneres was vicious and mean.
In the entertainment room of the villa, Angelina Jolie sat on the floor and stacked blocks with her son.
Whenever she built her house, the child would pick up a big block and throw it over to destroy her house.
Julie played with her again, and the child smashed her again, and the two of them had a great time.
The nanny knocked on the door gently and reminded: "Mr. Guyer is here."
This is an agent. Julie currently does not have a manager. She fired her manager last month because of poor film selections in the past few times.
The nanny came over to take Julie's place and play with the child.
Julie went to the living room and nodded to Gaye: "I was just spending time with my son."
Geye opened the bag, took out a document, and handed it to Julie: "The second adoption procedure has been completed, and the person can bring it back at any time."
Julie briefly read it, put it aside, and asked: "I only had time to spend time with my son. I didn't have time to watch the latest situation of "The Mountain Has Eyes". How was the box office in the first week?"
"A big hit!" Gaye simply said: "It topped the box office list last week, with a single theater exceeding 10,000, and a total box office of 34.15 million US dollars."
He added: "The film's reputation is very good in the horror genre. The average CinemaScore audience score is , and the IMDB user score is 7.5."
Julie has paid special attention to some public data. The production cost of "The Mountain Has Eyes" is US$16 million. Even the promotion and distribution will cost a similar amount. Based on the box office and reputation in the past two days, it is estimated that the North American box office can recover the cost.
“Where's Martin?” Julie asked the point.
Geye brought a newspaper clipping made by his assistant: "Most of the media are praising his acting skills, which is partly due to the efforts of WMA and Warner Bros., but he did a really good job in the film, and the critics are praiseworthy."
Julie took it and flipped through it quickly, and said while reading: "The box office is really a hit. Counting "Zombie Gigolo", Martin's film as the leading actor has been successful three times in a row."
Geye said: "I specifically asked people to check the Internet feedback. Not only was it a box office success, Martin also gained a large number of supporters, his personal supporters."
The whole of Hollywood is chasing successful people, and Jolie is no exception. She pondered for a moment and said: "Have you read the first draft of the script of "Wanted"? What do you think?"
Geye knew that Jolie was very opinionated, so he directly expressed his true feelings: "The plot is just like that, the standard is a little higher. This kind of film mainly depends on the action design."
"I talked to Martin about the action design, and it sounded cool." Julie thought of the first "Tomb Raider" and said: "Martin has succeeded again. I think he is more reliable in selecting films and knows how to Marketing and hype, I'm ready to work with him.”
Geye agreed: "Although "Alexander the Great" failed, Louise Meyer has done well in investing in medium-sized projects. You have a good relationship with Louise and she is willing to..."
There are some things that he is embarrassed to say directly.
Julie responded: "Louise is willing to help me in difficult times. It's rare. I understand."
Geye is very aware of Julie's current situation. There is no more effective work to save the game, and it goes straight to the third line.
Even from now on, I can only play a female supporting role or a villain.
Jolie added: "I can accept a salary of 5 million US dollars, but the crew must provide salary for the nanny and leave time for me to spend with my son. The rest...that's it."
When filming her last film, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," Jolie's salary was as high as $10 million.
The next two films failed at the box office one after another, and the pay was immediately cut in half.
Geye said: "I'm going to Pacific Pictures today."
Julie got up and prepared to accompany her son: "After the negotiation is over, let me know to sign the contract."
At Pacific Pictures, the company's few employees are busy.
After Louise took over the preparation of "Wanted", nearly half of the company's staff was devoted to this new project.
Early this morning, Martin came to Pacific Pictures because Wu Maoting was coming to discuss investment.
Wu Maoting came to the reception room. After greeting Louise first, he immediately came over to shake hands with Martin and said with a smile: "Congratulations, the film is a box office hit and has become the box office champion!"
Martin said with a smile: “The work of the past year has finally paid off.”
Wu Maoting also laughed: "I heard that this is your second box office champion, which is amazing!"
This is not the time to be modest. Martin said directly: "I believe there will be a third or fourth box office champion in the future."
Wu Maoting waved to the back and waited for someone to bring him a photo album. He handed it to Martin: "It's all my inventory. There's nothing too high-end. There are not many high-end products in recent years. Just check out the ones you like." , I'll give it to you at cost price and ship it directly to Los Angeles.”
Martin took the photo album: "I'm not polite." He wouldn't choose high-end goods. After all, they were shipped back to Atlanta to give away, mainly to Lily for practice.
Wu Maoting turned to Louise at this time and said: "Ms. Meyer, let's talk about investment. During this period of time, I have seen Hollywood's leading production model in the world, witnessed the broad market prospects of Hollywood movies, and also I saw how you run a movie.”
He thought about Hong Kong City: "I have to say that Hong Kong City movies are lagging behind in all aspects, and there is no chance to catch up. I decided to participate in your investment platter."
Louise raised her black-rimmed eyes: "Pacific Pictures and Warner Bros. are long-term partners, and we have basically reached an agreement on cooperation... Oh, yes, Scorsese and Leonardo's adaptation project, named "The Infernal Walker".
She asked directly: "I wonder how much Mr. Wu plans to invest?"
Wu Maoting said: “The US$15 million will be received gradually within two months.”
Louise stood up and shook hands with Wu Maoting, who also stood up: "Happy cooperation."
The two people only need to reach an agreement, and professionals will naturally take over the specific negotiations.
After Wu Maoting talked about investment, he talked about another thing: "I have a small request. My daughter Dani, who has just been given an English name, will be based in Los Angeles in the future. Please ask Ms. Meier to take care of her. . She is going to study for college preparatory studies and wants to enter the film school of the University of Southern California..."
Louis said directly: "I will write a letter of recommendation to Dani personally."
Wu Maoting said: "Thank you."
He waved to the back again, and someone brought two gift boxes: "You must accept your friends' wishes."
The other party is so enthusiastic, how could Martin and Louise have the nerve to refuse.
As a return gift, Louise gave away commemorative posters for all the movies the company had invested in.
Martin also prepared a return gift and asked Lao Bu to come in and hand it over to Wu Maoting's men.
Of course it is the crocodile tooth pendant that he hunted personally and the clown carving in the shape of Martin.
Not expensive, but full of sincerity.
When friends give gifts to each other, isn't it always a matter of courtesy but affection?
When Wu Maoting and his daughter said goodbye and left, Martin opened the gift box and took a look. There was a green jade plaque inside. The water was obviously better than last time.
Louise's is a string of pendants.
Martin handed it to Bruce casually and asked Louise: "Is 15 million US dollars enough for me to get the role?"
“I also got some investment in Cambodia.” Louise did not say the specific amount, but just told Martin: “I will raise 20 million US dollars to participate in Martin Scorsese's project platter.”
This is a complete borrowed chicken to lay eggs. Pacific Pictures itself does not need investment, but it can profit from management fees and profit commissions.
Louise is not a philanthropist, and she will not go to so many troubles just to help Martin.
Martin was in a very good mood now. He followed Louise into her office, went to the wine cabinet and took out the wine and glasses. After opening them, they each poured a glass.
First of all, "The Mountain Has Eyes" was a box office hit and won the top spot on the box office list. Even if it is not optimistic, the North American box office of 80 million US dollars is still very promising.
Now that Wu Maoting's investment has been secured, and he can bring 20 million US dollars to discuss cooperation with the crew of “The Departed”, what else can he be dissatisfied about?
Martin clinked glasses with Louise: "I still rely on you to negotiate with the crew."
Thomas's words don't have enough weight and he still needs Louise's push. After all, the US$20 million belongs to Pacific Pictures' investment.
Louis took off her glasses, drank it all in one gulp, and reminded: "You are in debt again."
It is natural to pay back debts, Martin understood, and said: "I will go to Sherman Oaks tonight to pay off the debts."
Louise was very satisfied with Martin's active attitude in repaying his debt: "Remember to come over before dinner."
As a cattle farmer, she is also conscious that she must feed the cattle first before they can have strength.
At this time, Nikki knocked on the door and came in, saying: "Angelina Jolie's agent is here and wants to discuss cooperation."
Louis went to the reception room to meet Guyer and came back soon.
Detailed negotiations will be handled by the associate producer assigned to the "Wanted" studio.
Martin knows that Angelina Jolie will no longer have a problem joining the cast of "Wanted."
The success of a movie is enough to change the choices of many people.
Only successful people have the capital to make better choices.
Louise said: "Five million US dollars in salary, this is Jolie's bottom line." When she became ruthless, she did not take the so-called friendship into consideration at all: "I will wait for her for two months. If Jolie and Pitt are still not exposed, , I will make people kick."
Martin thought of the love triangle: "It must have been wonderful."
But Louise had a bad idea: "You don't want to get involved? Julie actually has a crush on you, and it will be a four-cornered love affair... No, you seduced both Julie and Aniston at the same time. Wow, that's so exciting!"
Martin's cell phone rang at this time, and he went to the window to pick it up.
The call was from Thomas. The agent was obviously excited: "Man, we won the box office championship again!"
Martin asked: “Won't you celebrate it for me?”
Thomas said: "At noon, I'm treating you to a treat. You come to the company first and come over quickly."
“I'll be there right away.” Martin hung up the phone, said to Louise, left Pacific Pictures, and rushed to WMA.
(End of this chapter)
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