After packing up the filming equipment, Jody took off his helmet and prepared to return home to catch up on today's news.
A girl suddenly came over and asked, "Are you a reporter?"
Jodi saw that she looked familiar, thought about it carefully, and remembered that when he was filming Martin and Annie, he had met her on Annie's set, and she seemed to be an actor as well.
She asked: "Is something wrong?"
Laura said: "I am an actor and I know a lot of industry news. How can I contact you?"
Jodi took out his business card and handed it to her: "Call the number above and I will pay you some reward based on the news value."
This is the default rule of the industry, and Laura also understands it. She put away her business card and walked towards a car again, where there were also paparazzi.
Laura collected the contact information of more than ten entertainment reporters and paparazzi in one go.
Returning to the Hilton Hotel where she stayed, she waited for more than two hours before Annie came back.
Her steps were brisk and her face was full of spring breeze. She kicked off her high heels when she entered the door and couldn't help but spin and dance. She was in such a good mood that she almost burst out.
Laura reminded: "Don't be happy too early, he is not your boyfriend yet."
These words made Annie stop. Her smile disappeared, and a bit of sadness appeared in her eyebrows: "I thought he would confess his love to me today."
Laura analyzed: "You gave too little response? He feels unsure and is afraid of failure?"
Annie came over and sat on the sofa, hugging her knees with her hands, feeling helpless: "I gave a lot of responses, and it was more obvious."
"He probably wanted to wait until he was more certain," Laura said.
"I can't wait for a long time, can I?" Annie worried: "After this movie is finished, I will go back to New York. If I don't stabilize the relationship... there are too many temptations in Hollywood, especially high-quality stocks like his."
Laura nodded: "Yes, he is very good-looking and has a promising future. His only flaw is not a flaw. He can attract tens of millions of dollars in investment."
She was going to be Annie's assistant, so she was worried about Annie's concerns: "Now that we have met, Annie, why didn't you catch it earlier?"
Annie looked at her: "What do you mean..."
Laura said: "He is afraid that his confession will fail. You can be more proactive, for example, you can confess your love to him."
"Isn't this not good?" Annie hesitated.
Laura asked: "Do you want to see him taken away by another woman?"
Annie thought about the scene in the car.
Now Martin is a potential stock that not many people are aware of. When he really wants to show his edge...
Laura took out a stack of business cards: "You asked me to ask for the reporter's contact information. I thought you were planning to hold a confession ceremony."
Annie nodded slowly, remembering Maha's instructions, took out her mobile phone, went to the balcony, and called her agent Maha.
"I can't make decisions for you about this kind of thing." Maha said nicely, but in fact his tendency is more obvious: "He is generally optimistic about the future. The key point is that he can find the funds to participate in the platter. This is not something ordinary celebrities can do. of."
Anne made up her mind: "I collected the contact information of some entertainment media."
Maha praised: "Very good, you are making progress." She suggested: "The news of your and Martin's participation in the event has already appeared on the Internet. Wait for a while and wait for the next wave before launching."
Anne understood: "I know."
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News related to The Mountain Has Eyes and Martin subsequently appeared on a large scale in the media. The wax museum has not yet been released. Anne’s The Princess Diaries 2 has been a hit this year. The combined attention of the two of them can easily achieve 1+1 greater than 2. .
Entertainment Weekly and The Hollywood Reporter also published news related to The Mountain Has Eyes.
The 30-second preview, which is shorter than the promotional event, has also entered some TV stations.
Martin would visit the studio every day and work with the show's publicists and Warner Bros.'s publicity department to develop unconventional promotional plans.
Television, trailers, posters, outdoor advertising, etc. are all conventional publicity methods.
This time, there are no Paris or Kardashian to speculate on, but there are still plenty of things to speculate about.
Martin may make a mess when it comes to actually doing it, but he is very good at coming up with bad ideas.
The crew and the professionals at Warner Bros. can turn Martin's ideas into practical solutions.
Entering December, Warner Bros. held a new round of viewing parties for "Eyes on the Mountain". In addition to company insiders, some theater managers were also invited.
Most people believe that the quality and market response of this film will be better than that of House of Wax Museum of Horror.
Warner Bros. is also gradually investing in promotional resources, such as self-distributed movies.
The bumper advertisement "Eyes Between Mountains" appeared in the opening advertisement of "Ocean's Twelve".
When subsequent films such as "Alexander the Great" and "Ghost Signal" were released, there were also related pre-roll advertisements.
On a brand new Monday, Martin arrived at WMA, and his manager Thomas was waiting in the lobby on the first floor.
Thomas was slightly relieved to see Martin, because Martin's first agency contract had expired and he could choose to sign with any company or agent.
Under normal circumstances, after the one-year contract of a new actor expires, the agency will actively ask for a renewal, because in one year there is nothing much that can be done in Hollywood, and there will not be much development.
There are very few like Martin.
Thomas hurriedly greeted him: "Shall we go upstairs?"
Martin nodded: "Go upstairs and sign the contract early, so you can rest assured."
Thomas smiled easily: "I feel most at ease with you. Don't forget that we are golden partners."
The two went upstairs to the signing office, and Martin discovered that the person signing the contract on behalf of WMA was actually senior partner Jim Witt.
The latter shook hands with Martin: "One year has passed so quickly, and we are about to start a new cooperation."
Martin responded with a smile: "Without the company's help, I wouldn't be where I am now."
Jim Witt said directly: "After signing the new management contract, Martin, you will be the newcomer that WMA focuses on training."
"I look forward to our closer and more enjoyable cooperation," Martin said.
An assistant brought the brokerage contract in triplicate.
Thomas said: "The Screen Actors Guild has reviewed the contract and endorsed it."
This is a necessary procedure.
Martin sat at his desk, read the terms of the contract carefully, and signed it.
According to regulations, a brokerage contract can only be signed for a maximum of three years, and the brokerage company's commission is only 10% at most.
Not only the remuneration, but also advertising endorsements, post-production sharing and image rights sharing, etc.
Of course, the client’s investment income is not included.
Martin had no qualifications to ask for more, so what he signed was naturally a maximum contract, three years and 10%.
After signing the contract, WMA will send a copy to the Screen Actors Guild for filing.
Jim Witt shakes hands with Martin.
An assistant came over to take photos.
Thomas's heart finally returned to his stomach.
Jim Witt said a few more words of encouragement to Martin and quickly left the office.
After driving the assistant away, Thomas closed the door and spoke to Martin: "Yesterday, I met Maha Daksheer from CAA."
The name sounded familiar to Martin.
Thomas explained: "Anne Hathaway's agent, aren't you chasing Anne? She discussed with me how to promote publicity after you are together."
"We're not together yet," Martin said.
Thomas has been paying attention recently: "Sooner or later." He further said: "If you really want to be together, it is difficult to say in the long term, but in the short term it will help attract media attention and thus expand your popularity."
Martin was already prepared: "You discuss the details with her, I have no objection."
Thomas saw it accurately: "Maha came to me, which means that Anne has no objection. How long will it take for you to capture her?"
"I am serious and responsible about my feelings." Martin looked particularly serious: "So, it takes some time..."
Thomas knew that Martin was well aware of the situation and did not rush it. On the other hand, he said, "I said last time that I would find you an important role in a quasi-A-level production."
"Any clues?" Martin said in his heart. Sure enough, after squeezing, oil could still come out.
This person needs to be put under more pressure so that he can really bear the burden.
Since the last time Martin talked about Ridley Scott's big production, Thomas has taken the initiative to take on a heavy responsibility: "I learned an important news. Martin Scorsese and Leonardo are in talks with Warner Bros. formal contact."
When Martin heard the names of these two people, he couldn't help but make some guesses.
Thomas didn't stop talking: "They are preparing a new project. I can confirm that it is a multi-protagonist gangster film. If Warner Bros. agrees to participate in the platter, Eyes on the Mountain will be a big success. You and Louise will have many times with Warner Bros. It’s a cooperative relationship, and we have the potential to compete for an important role in it.”
Martin asked directly: "Do you know the specific content of the project?"
"It should be a movie adaptation, and it's definitely a gangster theme." Thomas heard a lot about it: "It's only a prototype at the moment, and the screenwriter and script haven't been determined yet, but Scorsese's gangster theme is just like Craven's horror movie. It’s synonymous with success.”
Martin nodded slowly: "One of the four major directors in Hollywood really wants to get an important role and raise his profile."
Thomas was more direct: "Immediately promoted to the top position!"
Martin asked: "Any other news?"
"It is certain that this is a platter project." Thomas added: "Brad Pitt's Plan B and Paramount Pictures are also interested in participating in the platter, and Louise's side..."
Martin shook his head: "She can help me speak to Warner, but I can't guarantee her participation in the platter."
Thomas said: "That way you don't have a direct say." He explained: "The recent films directed by Scorsese all had Graham King as the first producer. He is an Englishman. My information comes from his assistant, and I have a good personal relationship with his assistant."
Martin asked again: "Plan B, I remember, was a company established by Pitt and Aniston. Who is responsible for the specific business?"
Thomas is sure of this: "Brad Pitt and Aniston are just shareholders and have no business in day-to-day operations."
Martin thought for a moment and asked: "How many resources can the company use for me?"
Thomas said: "I can definitely let Jim Witt speak for you."
It wasn't hard for Martin to decide: "You try to make it work."
You have to try hard to see whether you can succeed or not.
Thomas vowed: "I will mobilize all my connections to fight for a chance for you."
(End of chapter)
