Chapter 216 Three years, 15 million
Saturday, the Four Seasons Hotel, the Weinstein Films' long-term private room.
Like most producers in the industry, Harvey is always up to date on the latest film statistics.
This week, another film that he is very concerned about is released.
Harvey found the name of "Summer of Jeans" in Friday's box office statistics.
It grossed US$7.75 million on its first day of release in North America, ranking second behind Star Wars Episode 3, which was released on the first weekend of May.
In the cast announced by Warner Bros., Martin Davis is the leading actor.
Humistically speaking, the film he starred in will be a success again?
Harvey thought back to the young actor he had chatted with once, and there was no disrespect in his words. On the surface, he was respectful, but in reality?
Martin Davies' agent declined his invitation.
Although it is very euphemistic, if you refuse, you refuse.
This made Harvey a little annoyed and frustrated his promise to Matt Damon.
At this time, the bathroom door opened from the inside, and Meryl Streep, who was wearing pajamas, came over, leaned over and kissed Harvey's fat face, then walked around and sat on the sofa opposite him.
Although she is over 50, Meryl takes good care of herself and looks like she is 40 years old.
Harvey asked: "When are you leaving?"
Meryl said: "On the afternoon flight, I have a family and a room, and I want to go back to New York to be a good wife and mother."
Harvey stared at her for a while and asked, "Are you still in touch with Jack Nicholson?"
Meryl did not answer, but asked: "Why do you ask this?"
“Jack joined Scorsese on the set of The Departed.” Harvey said directly: “Do you know Martin Davis? He was also on the set of The Departed.”
Meryl had a guess: "That Los Angeles hero? He is a small actor, and he got into trouble?"
Harvey said: "Please help me tell Jack, don't let Martin Davis get too comfortable on the set of The Departed. Matt Damon will cooperate with him."
Meryl took a cigarette, lit it, took a puff, and said: "I get together with Jack a few times every year. Old friends always need some special ways to maintain relationships. I will convey it to Jack for you, but he is You know, the temper is very strange, I can't guarantee anything."
She was curious: "A little star, is he worthy of this?"
"He is not an ordinary little star. He can attract investment and has the support of Pacific Pictures." Harvey recently learned: "Warner Brothers also values him very much."
Meryl blew out the smoke from her mouth and said without asking any more questions: "Where is the next Oscar you promised me?"
“Be patient.” Harvey's fat face trembled with laughter: “I'm looking for a suitable project, and I promise you I will do it.”
Meryl put out her cigarette, stood up and unbuttoned her pajamas.
If she wants to take action against Harvey Weinstein, it is still a matter of the Oscars, she always has to express it politely.
Two hours later, Meryl, who had put on makeup, left Harvey's long-term private room and took the elevator downstairs.
Two floors down, the elevator stopped and opened, and Julie walked in alone.
The two of them looked at each other, but neither of them paid any attention to the other.
Meryl, who is experienced and can be called an expert, smells something similar to hers from Julie, the filthy smell after having an affair with a man.
Can only understand the indescribable taste.
Meryl complained, which producer did this bad girl just finish accompanying?
The elevator opened and the two of them left the hotel separately.
Another half an hour later, Martin left the hotel and got into the car driven by Bruce, heading to the California Institute of Technology to participate in the film's promotional activities.
Although the main audience of jeans is teenagers, it has good reputation from the audience and the media. The former has a CS score of A, and the latter has an average MTC media score of 73.
Moreover, Martin and Black's excellent appearance conditions have also attracted the support of many good-looking people.
These days, good looks are still considered fair in the market.
If you use a black, fat and ugly person as an endorsement, the product will collapse directly.
The era of super magic will not really begin for nearly ten years.
Although Martin has not launched any special promotions, he still fully cooperates with the crew and distributors in normal activities.
Warner Brothers pushed him into the leading actor position, and he will naturally enjoy the benefits of the film's success.
The second day after Jeans was released, it still maintained a similar popularity as yesterday, taking in US$8.07 million in North America.
Saturday night, Martin invited Black to dinner, and the two went into an upscale restaurant in Pasanadee.
The waiter brought the dishes and poured drinks for the two of them.
Blake was very excited: "Have you seen it? Those people are surrounding me asking for autographs. I just need to take a picture with them and they will go crazy with joy."
Martin raised his glass: "Congratulations on your popularity, you have become famous in one fell swoop!"
Blake clinked glasses with him without losing his mind: "I got your good luck, Martin. Without you, the results of this film might have been reduced by half."
Martin asked casually: "Who said that?"
Black made no secret: "Director Karpis and several Warner Bros. executives said so. They said that you and the shooting incident were a bonus to the film." Thinking of the danger at Burbank Middle School at the time, Martin sighed: "I I'd rather not get a bonus than encounter this kind of thing again.”
Who wants to face the gun on horseback?
Blake picked up a piece of green vegetables and ate it, feeling regretful: "We can't reach the top of the box office charts."
Martin smiled and expressed relief: "There's no way, Star Wars Episode 3 was released last weekend. Even if it's the next weekend, we can't compete with Anakin."
Blake was envious: "Martin, you have won two box office hits, but I haven't won one."
Martin said: "Take your time, don't rush."
How powerful is the final chapter of Star Wars declared by George Lucas? Anyone who knows the North American film market will probably know that it is a veritable box office bomb.
But jeans are still enjoying the legacy of Star Wars and have achieved good box office success.
Monday, Atlanta, CocCola headquarters.
Thomas took his assistant Natasha and walked into the negotiation conference room again.
Justin, the commissioner in charge of this negotiation, is waiting in the conference room.
The two sides shook hands and each sat on one side of the conference table, preparing for a new round of negotiations.
Thomas spoke first: "I have brought some new information, I hope you can take a look."
Justin nodded: "Okay."
Natasha opened her notebook, connected it to the projector, and opened a file. The information in it was immediately projected onto the silver-white curtain.
Thomas pointed at the curtain with a laser pointer and said: "This past weekend, my client, "Summer of Jeans" starring Martin Davis, was released in North America. It took in a box office of 20.87 million US dollars in the first weekend. The film was a great success. !”
Justin has already seen the relevant news and statistics. Martin Davis has continued the upward trend and will have greater influence in the future.
Thomas clicked on another excerpted interview: "Warner Bros. executives said when talking about the box office that to achieve such results in North America in the first week, Martin's personal influence increased the box office figures by at least one-third."
He gestured to Natasha.
Natasha switches to the next page, which is mainly pictures, photos and videos from the Jeans premiere.
She clicked on the video, and there was a messy sound immediately.
“Cola Cult!”
“Coke Master!”
In the video, Martin stood on the red carpet, and similar shouts came one after another.
Hundreds of fans took out CocCola and raised it high to pay tribute to Martin, the leader of the CocCola cult.
After the video was played, Natasha clicked the mouse again, and the screen switched to screenshots of Internet forums and various news reports.
The above is filled with various short comments and gossip about the Coke Cult from netizens and the media.
"Although the CocCola Cult has never been truly established, it has been widely recognized, and the reputation of Martin as the leader has spread throughout the United States." Thomas felt confident and spoke with extra confidence: "One more thing, Martin is only 24 years old now, and his career It has just started and will only get higher and higher in the next three years.”
Justin seemed not to have heard Thomas's words, staring at the projection screen and said: "The CocCola Cult is so interesting."
Thomas smiled and said: "No one expected that Martin's unintentional move would have such a big impact."
He switched back to the subject of negotiations at the right time: "For Martin, who is so special to CocCola, and a star who is generally optimistic about the future, is he not worthy of a three-year endorsement of US$15 million?"
In fact, this number did not exceed the upper limit of CocCola. Justin opened the laptop in front of him and once again browsed various news about Martin on the Internet.
It has received good reviews and Martin's public image is very good.
As for Anne Hathaway's loyal fans attacking Martin for alleged cheating and philandering, as long as it does not involve breaking the law, it has never been a problem when it comes to celebrity commercial endorsements.
On the contrary, if they can create lace that attracts national attention like Leonardo and other big-name celebrities, they will help push it behind the scenes.
Justin went back to see Martin's future work plans.
CocCola has consulted experts from CS Company. "Wanted", which is being filmed in Atlanta, has the blessing of this year's major events. As long as it doesn't go too badly, the chance of success is very high.
The next job is the second male lead in "The Departed", opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, a gangster film by Martin Scorsese. Even an outsider like Justin knows that the probability of success is much higher than failure.
There is also a Presidential Medal of Freedom in July.
In other words, in the next two to three years, even if Martin Davis is unlucky, the chance of falling will be very small.
Justin no longer hesitated and said: "We accept an endorsement fee of US$15 million over three years."
Thomas breathed a sigh of relief, the most crucial point was settled.
He stood up and shook hands with Justin across from him: "Look, we have reached more and more consensus."
Justin shook his hand vigorously: "I hope the next step will be as smooth as today."
Having talked about the most difficult point doesn't mean it's over. There are dozens of other small items to talk about. Brokers from professional brokerage companies like Thomas, even Martin's attendance time and vehicle when he stood for a CocCola event , all must be specific to the terms of the contract.
My wife and daughter no longer have fever, so I don't need to take care of them anymore. They can concentrate on typing today.
(End of this chapter)
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