On Monday morning, in a seemingly ordinary studio, Ellen DeGeneres was preparing for a new episode of the show.
She was bored while doing her hair, so she picked up the "Hollywood Report" next to her and flipped through it.
As a newspaper that specializes in reporting on Hollywood news, the North American box office list is indispensable every Monday and is published in a prominent position.
Allen saw it at a glance. The first one was "The Mountain Has Eyes", and the related picture was the main poster of the movie - Martin Davis!
"Shit." She immediately lost her mood to read the newspaper and threw it directly on the ground.
The assistant came to pick it up, and Allen yelled: "Take all the entertainment newspapers away from me and throw them in the trash can!"
Like most actors, she is also famous for being a two-faced person.
Others were cautious, fearing that they might make the boss unhappy if they were not careful.
Allen's face remained clouded.
Just thinking about that little bastard who didn't cooperate with her actually won the North American box office chart, she felt uncomfortable in her heart.
The guests who participated in the recording of the program today were unlucky and were made things difficult by Allen in every possible way.
After returning home, she complained bitterly to other media outlets, calling Ellen DeGeneres sinister and mean.
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In the entertainment room of the villa, Angelina Jolie sat on the floor and stacked blocks with her son.
Whenever she built a house, the child would always pick up a big block and throw it over to destroy her house.
Julie played with her again, and the child smashed her again, and the two of them had a great time.
The nanny knocked on the door gently and reminded: "Mr. Guyer is here."
This is an agent. Julie currently does not have a manager. She fired her manager last month because of poor film selections in the past few times.
The nanny came over to take Julie's place and play with the child.
Julie went to the living room and nodded to Gaye: "I was just spending time with my son."
Gaye opened the bag, took out a document, and handed it to Julie: "The second adoption procedure has been completed, and the person can bring it back at any time."
Julie read it briefly, put it aside, and asked: "I only had time to spend time with my son. I didn't have time to watch the latest situation of "The Mountain Has Eyes". How was the box office in the first week?"
"A big hit!" Gaye said simply: "It topped the box office list last week, with a single theater exceeding 10,000, and a total box office of 34.15 million US dollars."
He specifically added: "The film's reputation is very good in the horror genre. The average Cinema Score audience rating is A-, and the IMDB user rating is 7.5."
Jolie has paid special attention to some public data. The production cost of "The Mountain Has Eyes" is 16 million US dollars. Even the promotion and distribution will cost a similar amount. Based on the box office and reputation in these two days, it is estimated that the North American box office will be able to recover the cost.
"Where's Martin?" Julie asked the important point.
Gaye brought a newspaper clipping made by his assistant: "Most of the media are praising his acting skills, which is partly due to the efforts of WMA and Warner Bros., but he did a really good job in the film, and the critics are very positive."
Julie took it and flipped through it quickly, saying as she read: "The box office has really exploded. Counting "Zombie Gigolo", Martin's film as the leading actor has been successful three times in a row."
Gueye said: "I specifically asked people to check the Internet feedback. Not only was it a box office success, Martin also gained a large number of supporters, his personal supporters."
The whole of Hollywood is chasing the successful, and Jolie is no exception. She pondered for a moment and said: "Have you read the first draft of the script of "Wanted"? What do you think?"
Gaye knew that Jolie was very opinionated, so he directly expressed his true feelings: "The plot is just like that, the standard is a little higher. In this kind of film, the main focus is on the action design."
"I talked to Martin about action design, and it sounded cool." Julie thought of the first "Tomb Raider" and said: "Martin has succeeded again. I think he is more reliable in selecting films and knows how to Marketing and hype, I’m ready to work with him.”
Gueye agreed: "Although "Alexander the Great" failed, Louise Meyer has done very well in investing in medium-sized projects. You have a good relationship with Louise, and she is willing to..."
There are some things that he is embarrassed to say directly.
Julie then said, "Louise is willing to help me in difficult times. It's rare. I understand."
Guyer understands Julie's current situation very well. There is no effective work to save the game, and she goes straight to the third line and falls.
From now on, I can only play a female supporting role or a villain.
Jolie added: "I can accept a salary of 5 million US dollars, but the crew must provide salary for the nanny and leave time for me to spend with my son. The rest...that's it."
When filming her last film, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," Jolie's salary was as high as $10 million.
Subsequently, the two films failed at the box office one after another, and the pay was immediately cut in half.
"I'm going to Pacific Pictures today," Gaye said.
Julie got up and prepared to accompany her son: "After we've negotiated, let me know to sign the contract."
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At Pacific Pictures, the company’s few employees are busy.
After Louise took over the preparation of the "Wanted" platter, nearly half of the company's staff devoted themselves to this new project.
Early this morning, Martin came to Pacific Pictures because Wu Maoting was coming to discuss investment.
Wu Maoting came to the reception room. After greeting Louise first, he immediately came over to shake hands with Martin and said with a smile: "Congratulations, the film is a box office hit and you have become the box office champion!"
Martin said with a smile: "The work of the past year has finally paid off."
Wu Maoting also laughed: "I heard that this is your second box office champion, which is amazing!"
Now is not the time to be modest. Martin said directly: "I believe there will be a third or fourth box office champion in the future."
Wu Maoting waved to the back and waited for someone to bring over a photo album. He handed it to Martin: "It's all my inventory. There's nothing too high-end. In recent years, high-end products are rare. Just check out the ones you like. , I’ll give it to you at the cost price and ship it directly to Los Angeles.”
Martin took the photo album: "I'm not welcome."
He wouldn't choose high-end goods either. After all, they were shipped back to Atlanta to give away, mainly for Lily to practice with.
Wu Maoting turned to Louise at this time and said: "Ms. Meyer, let's talk about investment. During this period of time, I have seen Hollywood's leading production model in the world, witnessed the broad market prospects of Hollywood movies, and also I saw how you run a movie."
He thought of Hong Kong City: "I have to say that Hong Kong City movies are lagging behind in all aspects and there is no chance to catch up. I decided to participate in your platter investment."
Louise raised her black-rimmed eyes: "Pacific Pictures and Warner Bros. are long-term partners, and we have basically reached an agreement on cooperation... Oh, yes, the adaptation project of Scorsese and Leonardo. Named "The Departed".
She asked directly: "I wonder how much Mr. Wu plans to invest?"
Wu Maoting said: "The US$15 million will be received gradually within two months."
Louise stood up and shook hands with Wu Maoting, who also stood up: "Happy cooperation."
The two only need to reach an agreement, and professionals will naturally take over the specific negotiations.
After Wu Maoting talked about investment, he talked about another thing: "I have a small request. My daughter Danni, who has just been given an English name, will be based in Los Angeles in the future. Please ask Ms. Meier to take care of her. . She is going to study for college preparatory studies and wants to enter the film school of the University of Southern California..."
Louise said directly: "I will write a letter of recommendation to Dani personally."
Wu Maoting said: "Thank you."
He waved to the back again, and someone brought two gift boxes: "You must accept your friends' thoughts."
The other party was so enthusiastic, how could Martin and Louise have the nerve to refuse.
Louise gave away commemorative posters of all the movies the company had invested in as a return gift.
Martin also prepared a return gift and asked Lao Bu to come in and hand it over to Wu Maoting's men.
Of course the crocodile tooth pendant he hunted himself and the clown carving in the shape of Martin.
Not expensive, but full of sincerity.
When friends give each other gifts, isn’t it always a matter of courtesy but affection?
After Wu Maoting and his daughter said goodbye and left, Martin opened the gift box and took a look. There was a green jade plaque inside. The water was obviously better than last time.
Louise's is a string of pendants.
Martin handed it to Bruce casually and asked Louise: "15 million US dollars is enough for me to get the role?"
"I also got some investment in Cambodia." Louise did not say the specific amount, but just told Martin: "I will raise 20 million US dollars to participate in Martin Scorsese's project platter."
This is a complete borrowed chicken to lay eggs. Pacific Pictures itself does not need investment, but it can profit from management fees and profit commissions.
Louise is not a philanthropist, nor would she spend so much money just to help Martin.
Martin was in a very good mood now. He followed Louise into her office, went to the wine cabinet and took out the wine and glasses, opened them and each poured a glass.
First, "The Mountain Has Eyes" was a box office hit and topped the box office list. Even if it is not optimistic, the North American box office of 80 million US dollars is still very promising.
Now that Ng Mao Ting's investment has been secured, and he can bring 20 million US dollars to discuss cooperation with the crew of "The Departed", what else can he be dissatisfied about?
Martin clinked glasses with Louise: "I still rely on you to negotiate for the crew."
Thomas's words didn't have enough weight, so he still needed Louise's push. After all, the US$20 million belonged to Pacific Pictures' investment.
Louise took off her glasses, drank the wine in one gulp, and reminded: "You are in debt again."
It was natural to pay back debts, Martin understood, and said, "I'm going to Sherman Oaks tonight to pay off my debts."
Louise was very satisfied with Martin's active attitude in repaying his debts: "Remember to come before dinner."
As a cattle breeder, she is also conscious that the cattle must be fed first so that they can have strength.
At this time, Nicky knocked on the door and came in, saying: "Angelina Jolie's agent is here and wants to discuss cooperation."
Louise went to the drawing room to meet Guyer and came back soon.
Specific negotiations will be handled by the associate producer assigned to the "Wanted" studio.
Martin knows that Angelina Jolie will no longer have a problem joining the cast of "Wanted."
The success of a movie is enough to change the choices of many people.
Only successful people have the capital to make better choices.
Louise said: "Five million US dollars in salary, this is Jolie's bottom line." When she became ruthless, she did not take the so-called friendship into consideration at all: "I will wait for her for two months. If Jolie and Pitt still don't come to light, , I will make people kick."
Martin thought of the love triangle he once had: "It must have been wonderful."
But Louise had a bad idea: "You don't want to get involved? Julie actually has a crush on you, and when the time comes, there will be a love triangle... No, you seduced both Julie and Aniston at the same time. Wow, it's so exciting!"
Martin's cell phone rang at this time, and he went to the window to pick it up.
The call came from Thomas, and his agent was obviously excited: "Man, we won the box office championship again!"
Martin asked: "Won't you celebrate it for me?"
Thomas said: "At noon, I'm treating you. You come to the company first. Come over quickly."
"I'll be right over." Martin hung up the phone, said to Louise, left Pacific Pictures and rushed to WMA.
(End of chapter)
