Chapter 596 Martin's prize winning strategy created for Natalie
Century City, in the reception room of WMA.
Martin sat on the sofa chair and looked through the script catalog provided by Thomas.
Diagonally opposite, Ridley Scott carefully flipped through the printed manuscript of "The Martian."
Ali and Thomas, two agents, were sitting not far away and were whispering.
Martin looked through the script catalog and found nothing, so he immediately put it on the table aside.
Ridley raised his head at this time, shook his head to soothe his neck, and said at the same time: "This novel involves too many technical details. Without NASA's participation and support, it would be difficult to complete the adaptation and filming."
He asked: “Is the author doing work or research in this area?”
Martin said: "Andy Weir worked as a programmer for a game company before writing full-time."
This identity was beyond Ridley's expectations. He nodded and said directly: "I am very interested in this project. It is my favorite genre, second only to epic films."
Hearing the last sentence, Martin didn't know what to say.
Sure enough, science fiction movies are just a way to make a living, epic movies are my favorite!
Ridley added: "If possible, please wait for me for a while. By the end of the year at the latest, I will be able to complete Pharaoh and the Gods and start a new project."
Martin was worried. After all, Ridley was in his seventies. He asked tentatively: "Will the time be too tight?"
“I'm not nervous.” Ridley Scott said: “One movie a year is a common pace for directors of my generation.”
Ali interjected: "Martin, don't worry, Ridley's shooting and production are all about efficiency, which is not the same style as David Fincher."
“There's no problem waiting for you until next year.” Martin saw the old man's gray hair and said simply: “Andy Weir's novel will be completed soon. In fact, we can cooperate now.”
Ridley rejected it outright: "I have to finish the project at hand first."
Ali shook his head slightly at Martin.
Ridley's determination and will are unshakable: “When I fall in an epic film, I have to stand up from the epic film!”
Martin could detect a sense of obsession in his tone and demeanor, as if he would never give up until he achieved great success!
Ali once again interjected: "Martin, don't you still have "John Wick 2" to shoot? When I am free, Ridley will be almost there."
"Okay." Martin couldn't force this kind of thing. He stood up and shook Ridley's hand: "Let's make an agreement!"
Ridley shook his hand hard: "It's settled!" He returned the manuscript to Martin: "There is still work on the crew, I'll leave first."
Martin sent the people out of the reception room.
Ali and Thomas also came out.
Martin originally wanted to leave, but the door of Ali's office next to him opened, and Natalie Portman and a tall and slender man came out.
“Hi, Martin,” Natalie greeted.
Martin responded with a smile: "Hello, Nat."
Natalie introduced the man next to her: "This is my boyfriend Benjamin Millepied."
Martin shook his hand.
Ali pointed to the reception room and asked Martin: "Go in and chat?"
Martin asked directly: "Is something wrong?"
Natalie said: "I have some things about movies that I want to ask you for advice."
Martin, for Ali's sake, said: “Go in and talk.”
Benjamin Millepied seemed not to be very sociable and said: "You guys talk, I have something to go to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra."
Several people entered the reception room one after another.
Thomas closed the door.
"It's such a pity that I couldn't play opposite you in "Gone Girl."" Natalie smiled very naturally: "I failed in the last round of the audition."
Martin said vaguely: “I believe there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future.”
Natalie Portman is Ali's number one female client. Ali interrupted at this time: "Nate was very sad that she missed the role of Amazing Amy. I helped her find the heroine of "Black Swan". The director is independent The genius of the film industry, Darren Aronofsky.”
Martin has no connection with the independent film industry. He has never heard of this director's name, but he knows about “Black Swan”.
Ali added: "The entire production of this literary film has been completed. I have participated in the preview. It is an artistic masterpiece, especially Nat's performance, and deserves a big award."
Martin spread his hands and said: "I have never made an independent film. My only experience in literary films is "Life and Death Reading". I am seriously lacking in experience in this area and do not understand the related operations."
Natalie answered: "Martin, you have competed for Oscars several times and won the Best Supporting Actor last year. You are very experienced in winning awards. Can you give me some advice?"
Hearing these words, Martin understood immediately. He ignored Natalie and looked at Ali instead: "You planned today, right?"
Ali smiled and said: "You always have a lot of ideas, please help me."
Martin looked at Natalie again and said, "You have a natural advantage. You are highly educated, Jewish, and famous for your acting skills."
Natalie said: “Many times, these are not the key to winning the award.”
Of course Martin understands this. For example, he is the best supporting actor. On the one hand, the clown is indeed excellent, but the key lies in the Santa Monica Pier incident. If this shooting incident had not occurred during the awards season, Martin saved many people and directly eliminated the possibility of causing a greater disaster. It would have been very difficult for him to win the award.
In the Harvey incident, Ali's brother in the White House contributed a lot. Now that Ali has come to help, Martin can't refuse.
Coming and going, naturally there must be comings and goings.
Martin stared at Natalie for a while and said: "Your boyfriend..."
Natalie misunderstood what Martin meant and immediately said: "If you need it, don't worry about him."
“No, Nat, you misunderstood.” Martin searched his memory and asked, “I remember reading in the newspaper that your boyfriend was on the set of “Black Swan”?”
Natalie was not in a hurry this time and said slowly: "Yes, we met on the set and fell in love."
Martin nodded and asked Ali: "You haven't formulated a strategy yet?"
Ali said: "Go to Venice first. It would be best if you can win the Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival. Then there are the public relations, as you all know."
He took a sip of water: "Now that Harvey has fallen, many people will rush to share the cake in the Oscars. If Nat wants to win this year, I think she must prepare some advantages that others do not have."
Martin joked: "I can't just get a bunch of Russian spies to come over and let Nat kill them all."
Natalie followed his joke and said, "I will be the only one who gets annoyed."
Martin recalled some gossip news he had read and said: "I thought of an unreliable method that might offend."
Natalie said: "Just say it."
Martin nodded slightly: “Do you plan to have children?”
Natalie was stunned for a moment at first, but she is a very smart girl with a lot of ideas. She gradually grasped the meaning of Martin's words: "You mean..."
Anyway, if he didn't say it, Natalie would probably think of it soon. Martin simply said: "If you want to have a child, show your pregnancy during the critical period of Oscar competition. When you show your pregnancy, there is no need to post more photos of you in the media." If you say more, you will naturally get certain preferential treatment.”
According to the gossip news he had read in his previous life, Natalie was nominated for the Oscar for Best Actress twice and showed her pregnancy twice during the awards season. This was too "coincident".
However, if it was successful the first time, the effect the second time would be average.
Ali, the prime bachelor, came to his senses and shouted to Martin: "You are really a genius! The Academy and the Oscars should set up a special contribution award just for you!"
Martin said with a smile: "I don't want the special contribution award Ali, just give me one of your properties."
Thomas added: “Ali's properties are all over the world!”
Ali knew that these two **** were joking, so he covered his chest and said, "You are committing murder and want my life!"
Natalie sat on the sofa, maintaining a ladylike smile, but thinking about Martin's words rapidly in her head. The more she thought about it, the more feasible it became.
Preferential treatment of pregnant women is ubiquitous in society as a whole, and this is also true within the academy.
When she shows her pregnancy and announces her engagement to Benjamin Millepied, she can also attract the attention of the media and the audience, and even save a lot of money on advertising announcements.
Natalie is not Martin, there are not so many sponsors behind her, and there is no strong support from a large group like CocCola.
At this time, Ali came to Natalie's side, sat on the sofa chair, and said: "I think it is possible, it is very maneuverable, and it has the advantage of cheating!"
Martin will not say any more. These public relations propaganda he said can inspire Ali and others with an idea. Compared with formulating plans and actual operations, they are not as good as these professionals.
Natalie only thought about it for less than half a minute before she nodded and said, "I agree. What should be done specifically? Ali, please let someone make a plan."
Ali pointed outside: "Your boyfriend?"
Natalie said: "Benjamin loves me very much and there is no problem at all. I will get engaged to him when the time comes and I will not let the pregnancy become a scandal."
Ali said: "Leave the rest to me. This time I will equip you with the best public relations team!"
Martin stood up: "If I have nothing else to do, I will leave. The crew will leave for Europe tomorrow for promotion, and I have to go back to prepare."
Ali came over and fist-bumped with him and said, "Man, if you hadn't been a star, you would have been the best in the industry as an agent and public relations manager!"
Martin said: "With my academic qualifications, I can't even get through the door of your company."
WMA has the lowest academic qualification, which is also a bachelor's degree from a prestigious university.
Natalie got up to see Martin off, came to his side and said, "No matter success or failure, I owe you a favor. Whenever you ask me to pay it back, I will be here at your call."
Martin smiled: "Nat, you don't have to be so polite."
After coming out of WMA, Bruce, who was silent the whole time, got in the car and asked: "Are you very interested in Natalie Portman?"
"You're kidding, I'm not interested in her." Martin fastened his seat belt and said, "I do it for Ali's sake."
Bruce started the car: "I believe you are not interested in her right now."
Martin was stunned: “What do you mean?”
Bruce said: "You will be interested in her when she gets engaged to her boyfriend!"
Martin reached out to touch the gun and said angrily: "Old Bu, I will use the most civilized way to make you shut up your stinky mouth!"
(End of this chapter)
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