American Fame and Fortune Chapter 632

Chapter 632 Warner additional investment

 It was a hit at the box office and received excellent reviews. The crew also applied for Oscars, focusing on three categories: Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress.

Compared to Martin and Charlize, two people who have won Oscars, David Fincher's Oscar journey is quite like Leonardo's, with repeated defeats and defeats.

This time, it is not difficult to get nominated. If you win, the subject matter of the film will have certain disadvantages.

 "Gone Girl" is, after all, contrary to the values ​​promoted by mainstream public opinion.

In terms of Best Actress, Martin saw photos published in many newspapers and magazines. Natalie Portman, who was already pregnant, appeared in many media and frequently showed affection with her boyfriend.

On the plane, Charlize took the magazine from Martin's hand and glanced at the cover. With her intelligence and knowledge of Hollywood, she immediately figured it out: "Can the Oscars still be publicized like this?"

 Martin took another newspaper and said while reading: "Pregnant women are treated favorably in the whole society, and the college is no exception."

“Why does it look so unpleasant to me?” Charlize has never thought about pregnancy and childbirth: “Haha, is it difficult for a woman to take off her clothes and spread her legs?”

 Martin looked up at her and said, "Because you are competitors in this session."

Charlize ignored Martin's words and instead said: "What kind of person would think of such a bad idea."

 Martin said directly: "People like me."

"Uh..." Charlize was quite surprised: "Sure enough, most people wouldn't think of this method."

She suddenly thought of a possibility. The magazine was placed on the table between the two of them, pointing to Natalie's belly on the cover, and asked: "Is this also your masterpiece?"

 Martin was stunned by her words. He paused for a moment before saying, "How is that possible!"

Charlie spread her hands: "You gave her a good idea. In order to repay you, she can get pregnant by the way."

Martin shook his head: "Sally, you underestimate my taste. Natalie wants a pretty face but not a pretty face, and a body but not a figure. Do you think my taste is so bad?"

He simply explained: "Her agent is Ali Emmanuel. In the process of me winning the Oscar, Ali used many personal connections. This time Ali asked me for help, and I couldn't refuse."

Charlize said: "This kind of public relations is really eye-opening. Martin, you are a genius!"

During this period, the crew almost transformed into a trapeze artist, flying around major cities in North America, changing places every two days at most.

 With the vigorous promotion by the crew and creators, "Gone Girl" has charted an extremely stable box office trend.

After watching this film, many people knew that it was a dark and heretical style, but many people wanted to watch it again.

 On the weekend after its release, the North American box office dropped only 36% from the first weekend, taking in another US$38.15 million.

 Including the performance of the previous four working days, the North American box office of the film successfully exceeded 100 million US dollars, with a total of 122 million US dollars in ten days of release.

 "Gone Girl" was a box office hit, and all the creative staff were beneficiaries.

Charlize Theron's agent called out an offer of $10 million when negotiating for “Mad Max 4” at Warner Bros. Pictures!

This is also the first time that Charlize can earn a salary of tens of millions of dollars after winning the leading role in "Warrior" with the help of the Oscar for Best Actress.

Charlize is very famous, but she has never been on the forefront of Hollywood.

 On Martin's side, the leading actor's basic salary in “Escape from Tehran” is as high as US$20 million, plus a stepped share that is still being negotiated.

Gillian Flynn has also benefited greatly.

 Warner Pictures, her agent came to the president's office.

"Mr. President, the market has given the most positive feedback to Ms. Flynn's works." The huge success of "Gone Girl" has given the agent capital: "Now countless fans are waiting for her new work to be released and for the adaptation of the new work. The movie is released!”

Jon Berg was secretly applauding the decision to win "Darkland" in advance, and said with a smile: "Gillian's new work "Darkland" has been distributed throughout North America by Warner Pictures and "Random House" After the goods are finished, it will be officially launched during the Thanksgiving holiday, and we have also prepared a grand launch ceremony in Los Angeles.”

He further said: "The adaptation work has been progressing steadily, and we have hired the talented director Bagat-Buchner to direct it."

The agent said: "We have always been very satisfied with the preparation progress of Warner Pictures. I came here this time to make two comments on behalf of Ms. Flynn."

 Jon Berg attaches great importance to Gillian Flynn: "Please say."

"The first point is to increase investment in "Darkland". Ms. Flynn hopes that the budget can be increased to 70 million US dollars to produce a film that is more sophisticated than "Gone Girl."" The agent thinks these requirements are very reasonable. ,, which is also in line with Gillian's current status.

He added the second point: "The heroine must be a top-notch actress. Originally, Ms. Flynn preferred Charlize Theron, but she chose another project."

 The success of "Gone Girl" also gave Jon Berg great confidence. What his agent said is what he is considering.

Therefore, Jon Berg quickly gave a reply: "The project script Jillian has not been completed yet, and preparations have just begun. There is no need to worry about the actors. Judging from the current situation during the awards season, Natalie Portman's voice Very high, if she can win the Oscar for Best Actress, we can invite her to audition.”

The agent thought for a while and said, "If she can win the Best Actress, she will indeed be a good candidate."

Jon Berg added: "I have submitted a report to the review committee and the filming budget of "Darkland" will be increased to US$80 million!"

“This is a wise decision.” The agent sighed to himself. As expected of Warner Bros., the company with the best performance in Hollywood, it does things with great wealth and neatness.

Jon Berg watched his agent leave. The phone rang on his desk. Assistant Macdonald reminded him that Ridley Scott had finished filming "Pharaohs and Gods" and led the crew back to Los Angeles. He is currently in Warner Studios began intense post-production.

 Ridley Scott's efficiency surpassed that of David Fincher. It only took a little more than ten months from preparation to completion of filming. This is the first major project that Jon Berg has personally promoted after taking office, so he naturally takes it very seriously.

 He left the office and went to the post-production studio. At the entrance of the studio, he met Christian Bale.

Jon stopped, chatted with Bell for a few words, and asked: "How is it? Did the filming in Morocco go well?"

Bell smiled a little shyly and said: "This shooting was very enjoyable."

ˆ Jon appropriately encouraged: “I'm very optimistic about you. This work you star in will definitely be a box office hit!”

Bell stopped laughing and said seriously: "I am confident."

Jon patted him on the shoulder, entered the studio, and found Ridley Scott.

　　The latter had just finished editing an episode and happened to be taking a break.

Jon went over, sat next to Ridley, looked at Lao Lei's red eyes and messy beard, and asked: "I have reserved the best time for next summer, can you do it before the Oscars?" Finished post-production?”

Ridley vowed: "The special effects production and filming are carried out at the same time. The most important thing left is editing. I can complete it in February."

He has the typical style of directors of that era. One movie a year is a basic thing: "But it requires overtime work and additional investment in post-production."

ˆ Jon wants to finish it early and start formal publicity early: "I will submit an additional investment report to the review committee, and the project production investment will be increased to US$170 million."

He also made a request: "Before this year's Super Bowl, I need a commercial that can be produced."

“No problem, I'll get it to you on time,” Ridley promised.

Jon stretched out his right hand: "It's a deal."

“It's a deal!” Ridley gave his hand a firm squeeze.

 Ridley also wants to complete this epic production as soon as possible and then invest in the preparation of new projects. The novel of "The Martian" has already been completed and the script is being adapted. He hopes to start filming around June next year.

 Martin Davis also promised him that Davis Studio, Pacific Pictures and Disney Pictures would fully cooperate.

 Thanksgiving is here, and the crew is all on holiday.

 Martin is the same as in the past, either Thanksgiving or Christmas, one of them will definitely be spent in Atlanta.

 But this year Harris is on a business trip to Australia, Hall is playing with the team, and there are only two people in the Carter family, Elena and Lily.

"Can you imagine? Sophia proposed to Scott..." Lily vividly told Martin what happened some time ago.

She was secretly proud: "But I ruined it. I let the two of them watch your movie "Gone Girl". After watching it, the two of them stopped talking about getting married."

 Martin poured sparkling wine for Elena and Lily and asked: "There has been no news from Emma?"

Elena shook her head: "After she followed the black people in South City, there was no news at all."

Lily said: "It's best not to come back for the rest of your life."

 Martin nodded slightly and asked again: "Have you heard any news from Jack?"

Elena said: "The last news about Jack was that Emma was abandoned by him in Hawaii."

  Martin said: “No news is the best news.”

Lily asked at this time: "Is everything okay over there in Los Angeles?"

 Martin nodded: "All threats have been dealt with, you can go back at any time."

 After dinner, the three of them went for a walk together.

In Atlanta, away from the hustle and bustle of the entertainment industry, Martin felt particularly calm and wanted to be alone with Elena.

 But no matter where she went, Lily always followed.

Martin simply returned home early. Elena gave Lily a serious warning to sleep on the first floor tonight and followed Martin upstairs.

 Lily angrily picked up the sofa cushions and threw them to the stairs.

 But after having been cared for by her sister for many years, she did not have the courage to follow him upstairs.

 A few days after Thanksgiving, Martin stayed in Atlanta. He first visited CocCola headquarters, visited old friends from back then, and also met with Sophia and Kelly Gray.

He left Atlanta and returned to Los Angeles before arriving in December, while Harvey's case went to trial.

 (End of this chapter)

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