Chapter 256 Derailed Pursuit
Early on Monday morning, Martin got off the battery car and entered the Wanted Studio at Warner Studios on time.
With a loud bang, more than a dozen latte art exploded, and countless colorful ribbons and sequins flew down, covering Martin's head and body.
Extremely warm applause broke out, and everyone was applauding.
For the film to be a hit, for Martin, the leading actor and promoter of the project, and for the bonuses they can get.
When a Hollywood movie is a box office hit, all regular employees on the crew and crew will receive benefits.
The worst thing is a bonus.
Martin applauded along with everyone and kept saying loudly: "Thank you! Thank you to each of you for your support!"
He was also very excited, but he did not forget about it, let alone be arrogant. Instead, he said: "Without you, this film would not be successful! You are the foundation of success!"
Everyone applauded again.
Martin waved to the back, and when Bruce and Mene came in each with a box of wine, he said: "I'll treat everyone to a drink."
There are many behind-the-scenes staff in the crew who may continue to collaborate next time, such as Chad and Bradt.
Martin had a drink with everyone and walked toward the office, followed by Chad.
“I heard that a new project has taken shape?” he asked.
Martin took the novel "Dark Areas" from his desk to him: "Bradt is planning a script adaptation. According to my vision, it will involve a lot of action scenes. If you are willing, continue to serve as action director and assistant director."
Chad responded, “I don't have to worry about finding a new job.”
Collaborating with successful people has a greater chance of success. His previous job, "Hell Detective" was not very successful, and Warner Bros. directly canceled the sequel project.
Martin's phone rang at this moment.
Chad took the novel and took the initiative to say goodbye and leave.
Martin answered, it was Leonardo who called.
“Man, congratulations, your new movie is a hit at the box office.” Leonardo was a little confused: “Your new box office champion, the first week number is higher than the first week box office of all my past movies.”
Martin doesn't need to be modest with him: "Really? I surpassed Leonardo, that's great!" He laughed: "Your movies last longer than you."
Leonardo cursed: "You bastard, don't let me seize the opportunity to mess with you." He then said: "Wash your face again at night, it feels great."
Martin smiled: "You call the old bastard, and I'll call a few friends here and let's go together."
Leonardo responded: "Okay."
The office door knocked from outside, Martin hung up the phone and said please come in, and a staff member came in with Sophia.
Sofia said without any nonsense, "I want to invest in your new project, no matter what it is, I want to invest."
The funder offered to invest money. How could Martin refuse? He said, "No problem. The script of the new project has not been adapted yet. I will notify you later."
Sofia nodded: "I will return to Atlanta today. You can call me directly then."
Martin sent people all the way out of the studio.
Looking around, there are so many good people.
A battery car parked next to it, and Thomas got out of the car, holding a heavy briefcase in his hand.
Martin was curious: “What did you bring?”
Thomas smiled: "Many agents in the company have given me the information of their directors, hoping to join you in your new project."
He specifically emphasized: “Not only new directors, but also some famous directors.”
Martin returned to the studio first, waited for Thomas to follow, and asked: "Am I so popular now?"
Thomas put away his smile and said very seriously: "The latest film has a box office of US$68.555 in North America in its first weekend. You may not have a specific idea. Let me tell you this. Although I have not made specific statistics, Hollywood has been able to achieve this so far. There will be no more than 20 films with good results! Excluding the sequels of blockbuster movies, there will be no more than 10 films.”
Martin has a general impression that the first North American movie to break over 100 million in its opening weekend was "Spider-Man". Only adapted movies or sequels can achieve this achievement. It seems that no original film will be able to break the 100 million mark in North America in another twenty years. 100 million.
According to the results, it is not unreasonable for Hollywood to despise original movies.
Back in the office, Martin looked through the director information that Thomas brought, and more than 10 people actively contacted him!
Martin carefully read the relevant information and divided the 14 directors into two parts, those with successful resumes and new directors.
One of the British directors named Danny Boyle caught Martin's attention. He looked through the other person's resume and found that he had watched two films directed by him, "Trainspotting" and "28 Days Later."
The former seems to be a movie about 2B young people taking drugs, and the latter seems to be a zombie movie.
Martin called Bruce and asked him to buy two discs and come back.
In addition, Danny Boyle has crossed paths with Leonardo, who starred in the adventure film "The Beach" directed by him.
Thomas pointed to the information: "He has the highest status among all the directors here, and he also has a second-tier director."
Martin asked curiously: "Have you ever contacted him?"
“No.” Thomas explained simply: “After I entered the project into the company's database, Danny Boyle took the initiative to contact me. He had read the novel Dark Fields and was very interested in adapting it.”
Martin said: "You talk to him first, and I will find a suitable opportunity to talk to him too." At the same time, at Paramount Studios, the crew of "Deviation" has just concluded its last promotional event before the release. .
The heroine Jennifer Aniston came out of the studio. The hot air made by the spotlight made her feel particularly uncomfortable and she felt out of breath.
It was more than that of her huge pressure, but also the "Wanted Order" that was sold last weekend.
"Pursuit" will be released in full theaters this weekend. The first weekend will be the same as the second weekend of "Wanted", and Aniston will have a direct confrontation with Jolie.
What will the media say if you lose?
The first week of release cannot beat the second week of release. Isn't Aniston a match for Jolie?
It's the endless gossip and hype again.
The actor Clive Owen passed by and said hello.
Aniston smiled and nodded in response, but was a little disappointed. His box office appeal was too poor.
When this film was filmed, King Arthur had not yet been released, and the market response to King Arthur was abysmal.
Aniston couldn't help but secretly sigh, Jolie has a good helper in Martin Davis, and the CocCola leader's market appeal is huge, which cannot be compared with literary figures like Clive Owen.
Look at Martin and Julie, these two people have simply turned the scandal into a French feast.
“Hi, Jane.” A familiar voice came from behind.
Aniston turned her head and saw the disgusting face of her ex-husband Pitt, and asked coldly: "Why are you here?"
She found that behind Pitt, there were several people including Matt Damon and Harvey Weinstein, and she roughly understood.
Weinstein Pictures is one of the distributors of "Despicables."
Peter pointed to the cafe opposite: "Let's chat for a while? For the sake of the past."
Aniston didn't want to quarrel with anyone in this crowded place, so she left the studio first, crossed the main road of the studio, and entered the cafe opposite.
Peter followed closely and sat opposite her.
Aniston is like facing a stranger: "Please tell me something."
"Jen, give me a chance, okay?" Pitt seriously suspected that he had been tricked by Jolie. Compared with the slut, he could not help but think of Aniston's goodness: "I leave Jolie, let's go back to the past, okay? "
Aniston suddenly wanted to laugh, but she held it back: "You were forced to break up with her, and then you came back to me? Do you think I'm easy to bully? Just because I don't want to be entangled with you doesn't mean I'm stupid."
Pete said: "I just made the same mistakes that men make..."
Aniston interrupted: "Why did she break up with you? Don't you love her deeply?"
"Martin Davis! She is a slutty woman. Just after you left me, she got involved with Martin Davis." Peter tried to stay calm: "Maybe Martin Davis can love her more deeply. "
His tone was sincere: "Jane, let's go back to the past."
“It's impossible.” Aniston understood the cause and effect and didn't want to see Pitt again, so she got up and left.
Peter stood up and wanted to catch up, but many people around him looked over. He was concerned about his face and did not pursue him after all.
Aniston walked along the main road of the studio towards the main entrance parking lot.
At this moment, Peter's words were swirling in her mind, making her realize a reality.
Pitt kicked Jolie because of her, and she was the one who got hurt.
Jolie kicked Pitt because of Martin, and it was Pitt who was injured.
In this triangle relationship, the one who deserves to be hurt the most, and the only one who has not been hurt yet, is Julie!
Aniston was calm and calm when facing the media, as if she had completely let go of it all, but only a woman can understand the hatred in a woman's heart.
Passing by the newsstand, she bought a copy of The Hollywood Reporter, which had a photo of Martin and Jolie on the front page.
These two are the male and female protagonists of "Wanted". The film has just become a huge success, and Jolie has successfully become famous and has quickly transformed herself into a super virgin.
Aniston doesn't care about children, family, or the Virgin, she just wants to make Jolie uncomfortable.
how should I do it?
Aniston opened her bag, took out her mobile phone, rummaged through her address book, and found the contact number she had exchanged with Martin at the Coty community wine tasting.
She pointed at the dial button but did not press it. After thinking for a moment, she flipped back in her address book and dialed her agent Steve's phone number and said, "Help me find out about Martin Davis's current situation."
The other side doesn't quite understand: “Because there is competition between two movies on the weekend?”
"No, it's a personal matter." Aniston said directly: "Learn his latest updates and reply to me as soon as possible."
“Give me a few days.” The agent responded.
Aniston put away her phone and a battery car passed by nearby. She discovered that Pitt, Damon, the Affleck brothers and Harvey Weinstein were sitting in the same car.
Looks like they are getting together.
(End of this chapter)
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