Early on Monday morning, Martin got off the battery car and entered the Wanted Studio at Warner Studios on time.
With a bang, more than a dozen latte art exploded, and countless ribbons and sequins flew and fell, covering Martin's head and body.
Extremely warm applause broke out, and everyone was applauding.
For the film's success, for Martin, the leading actor and promoter of the project, and for the bonuses they can get.
When a Hollywood movie sells well at the box office, all regular employees on the crew and crew receive benefits.
The worst part is also 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!"
The crowd 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 people in the crew who may continue to work together next time, such as Chad and Bradt.
Martin had a drink with everyone and walked towards the office, followed by Chad.
"I heard that the new project has taken shape?" he asked.
Martin took "Dark Areas" from his desk to him: "Bradt is planning an adaptation of the script. 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."
Cooperating with successful people has a greater chance of success. His previous job, "Hell Detective" was not very successful, and Warner Bros. directly cut off the sequel project.
Martin's phone rang at this moment.
Chad took it and took the initiative to say goodbye and leave.
Martin answered, the call was from Leonardo.
"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 didn't need to be modest about him: "Really? I surpassed Leonardo, that's great!" He laughed loudly: "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 to 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.
Sophia said without any nonsense, "I want to invest in your new project, no matter what it is, I want to invest."
The financier took the initiative to invest money, how could Martin refuse, saying: "No problem, the script of the new project has not been adapted yet, I will inform 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 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 68.555 US dollars in its first weekend in North America. 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! If you exclude 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.
Judging from 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 them, a British director named Danny Boyle, caught Martin's attention. He looked through his resume and found that he had watched two of his films, "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 book Dark Fields and was very interested in the adaptation."
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 "Desire" 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.
This was not the only thing that put great pressure on her, but also the hit "Wanted" last weekend.
"Despicables" is in full release this weekend, and Aniston will have a direct confrontation with Jolie on the weekend after the opening weekend of "Wanted."
What will the media say if we lose?
The first week of release can't 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 so 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 Coke God's market appeal is huge, which is not comparable to a literary star 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.
The Weinstein Films is one of the distributors of "Despicables."
Peter pointed to the cafe opposite: "Let's talk a little? 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 across from her.
Aniston looked like she was 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 all men make..."
Aniston interrupted: "Why did she break up with you? Don't you love each other 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. place."
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 chase after him, but many people around him looked over. He was concerned about his face and did not chase after him.
Aniston walked along the main studio road toward the main entrance parking lot.
At this moment, Peter's words stirred back and forth 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 movie 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 phone, rummaged through her address book, and found the contact number she had exchanged with Martin at the Coty community wine tasting.
She pointed her finger on the dial button, but did not press it. After thinking for a moment, she scrolled back in the address book, dialed her agent Steve's phone number, and said, "Help me find out about Martin Davis's current situation."
The other side didn’t quite understand: “Because there is competition between the two movies on the weekend?”
"No, it's my 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.
It seems that they are getting together.
(End of chapter)
