In the morning, Martin made toast, omelettes and bacon sandwiches.
Blake came down from upstairs, stretched, sat at the dining table, tasted the omelette on the white porcelain plate, and said, "It smells good."
Martin poured two glasses of cowboy: "I've been exercising a lot lately, so eat more."
However, Blake forked an omelette from the plate onto Martin's plate and said specifically: "You have consumed a lot of protein these days, so add more."
She blinked again: "I eat more protein at night, so it doesn't matter if I eat less in the morning."
Martin thought to himself, as expected, when a woman starts driving a car, men have to step aside.
Blake took a bite of the sandwich. The taste didn't matter. She was intoxicated by the feeling of having her boyfriend cook for her. She couldn't help but say: "It would be great if I could have such a loving breakfast every day when I wake up." ah."
Doing this kind of thing once in a while is fun, but doing it every day becomes torture. Martin will not give her this unrealistic fantasy: "I will help you make breakfast when I have time."
Blake suddenly returned to reality. The two had known each other for such a long time, and it seemed like this was the first time Martin had made breakfast.
She doesn't usually make breakfast, and neither does Martin. Instead, Lao Bu makes breakfast more often.
Martin changed the subject: "When are you leaving and I'll see you off?"
"No, let's go to the airport together after the crew gathers." Blake is currently confirmed to star in a movie and a TV series. The former is about to start filming, and she will go to Louisiana soon: "Just a few days after we got together, we have to go to the airport again." Separated."
Spending less time together and more time apart is the daily routine of a star actor. Martin said with relief: "I will soon leave Los Angeles and go filming outside."
The story of "Never Ending" all takes place in New York. The crew has obtained a tax rebate quota in New York and will film the entire process in New York.
Black said: "When I rest, I will go to New York to see you."
Martin nodded: "I will also visit your class when I have time."
After the two had breakfast, Martin took Blake's luggage from upstairs and sent her to Burbank's Boway Street.
Eric Lively took the luggage that Martin took off, waited for the two people to say goodbye, called his sister and entered the studio together.
Blake stood at the door until Martin got into the car.
When his sister entered a lounge, Eric reminded: "His scandals are all over the world, don't you care?"
Blake didn't seem to hear him and ignored him at all.
Eric added: "He fought with Brad Pitt for Aniston!"
"Martin won the fight. It's awesome, right?" Blake's thinking was completely different from his brother's: "I have such a good eye, and the man I found is so charming!"
Eric was so angry that he couldn't speak. After a while, he pointed at Blake and said, "Do you have good taste? Is that a male idol? He is clearly a scumbag!"
"Shut up, don't say that about my idol," Black warned.
Eric was angry: "I'm too lazy to tell you."
Black reminded: "You should prepare well for the role. When you are an actor, you must be serious and dedicated."
"How many years have I been an actor? I'm older than you." Eric is the kind of person with poor talent, but he doesn't admit it: "What I lack is just opportunities! As long as there are good plays and good roles, I can surpass him in one play." Martin Davis!"
Blake curled his lips, feeling that his brother had no self-awareness at all.
Eric shook his head secretly, thinking that his sister had a problem with her judgment.
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Century City, WMA.
As soon as he got to work, Thomas contacted several senior executives of the company and made an appointment for a meeting.
When half past ten arrived, he entered a small conference room on time.
Whitesell and Ali Emmanuel were waiting for him.
After Thomas sat down, he got straight to the point: "Yesterday, Maha Darkhill, the executive agent of CAA's Brian Lord, had direct contact with Martin and clearly expressed his intention to poach Martin to CAA."
Whitesell is responsible for the daily affairs of the company, and this matter is within her jurisdiction. She quickly asked: "Did Martin tell you?"
Whether it is said or not, it is precisely the customer's attitude that is reflected.
Thomas said at this time: "Martin told me proactively."
Whitesell breathed a sigh of relief.
Ali frowned slightly. WMA had just hired Halle Berry from CAA, and CAA immediately took action against Martin.
Even if it were a one-to-one replacement, the deal would be a huge loss.
How can a declining black Oscar-winning actress compare to Martin, a new generation of actor who is rapidly becoming famous?
Ali warned: "This may be CAA's revenge for us poaching Halle Berry, or they may be targeting Martin! Thomas, don't be careless. The commercial value of two Halle Berrys is not as good as one." Martin.”
"Martin still wants to continue to cooperate with me. After all, he and I have been together since our humble beginnings." Thomas said that it was him, not the company, who had to ensure his own interests first to avoid being replaced by the company's bosses.
He continued: "But CAA has given him resources to match Brad Pitt, and the agent's commission is only 7%..."
"Fuck!" Whitesell couldn't help but swear: "The bastards at CAA are breaking the rules. This will only make those stars more and more arrogant and their agents more unscrupulous!"
WMA was able to dig up Halle Berry. On the one hand, Catwoman's failure caused her career to suffer a serious setback and there was no improvement in CAA.
On the other hand, Halle Berry is famous for firing her agents. Once her career goes up and down, her agent will inevitably take the blame.
Neither Thomas nor Ali spoke. As front-line entertainment agents, they both knew very well that the Entertainment Act and other industry regulations tended to protect the interests of clients.
The contract can only be signed for a maximum of three years. If the client cannot be helped to obtain the corresponding job within six months, the client has the right to unconditionally terminate the contract, etc.
Ali asked directly: "Does Martin want to leave the WMA?"
Thomas gave the exact reply: "I can guarantee that where I am, Martin will be there!"
It is the most common situation for a broker to become more successful because of his clients. Ali has been working in the industry for decades, so he naturally understands what Thomas means.
Whitesell said: "It is impossible for us to give Martin first-tier superstar treatment, let alone super superstar treatment. His influence and appeal are far from this level."
She thought a lot: "If the one-time offer is too good, how can we improve Martin's salary when his status further rises? If he becomes a superstar one day, or even a super giant, should we only charge 1%?" Brokerage commission? This will cause a chain reaction. What will other customers think?"
Ali still asked Thomas: "What do you think?"
"Martin is different from ordinary star actors, and his influence spans the film industry and the entertainment industry." Thomas knows very well that as long as Martin is a client in his hands, he has enough capital. WMA cannot satisfy it, but other companies can.
He also had the confidence to talk to the company's top management: "Martin is a hero of Los Angeles and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This halo can at least help the film starring him to drive US$5 million in the first week box office!"
Ali recognized this because this was the assessment made by the WMA based on "Wanted".
Thomas continued: "Although Martin's status is far inferior to that of Leonardo, he, like Leonardo, has the ability to initiate and participate in projects. The "Wanted" project was first initiated by Martin, and "Forever" is currently being prepared. "No End" was also initiated by Martin and he participated in the actual investment, and other Pacific Pictures, Gray Films and Beast House Entertainment also supported Martin."
Ali told the truth: "Because Martin's project made them profitable."
"Yes, it's still a huge profit!" Thomas emphasized again: "How many actors in Hollywood can pull tens of millions of dollars into a group like Martin?"
The one who joined was the crew of a project initiated by himself! Ali felt a toothache when he thought of this. He always felt that the little guy Martin had already found a stable investor before he came to Los Angeles.
When Thomas said this, he suddenly realized that for him, Martin was the most important, and the WMA and everything else had to take a back seat!
Without Martin, where would he find such a strange customer?
Thomas' butt was slightly tilted to Martin's side before, but now he is almost sitting on Martin's side. He said: "I think it is necessary to improve Martin's treatment. CAA is not the only one targeting Martin."
He specifically emphasized: "Among the stars born in the 1980s in Hollywood, in terms of commercial appeal, how many people are stronger than Martin? Elijah Wood? Christensen Hayden? The former is an ensemble cast, while the latter is an actor. It's Star Wars! And what about Martin? The Mountain Has Eyes is just a small project, and the original Wanted is unknown, but they both achieved over 100 million in North American box office!"
Whitesell said: "The company system has no precedent for lowering commissions before becoming a quasi-superstar. Once this happens..."
Thomas raised his voice slightly: "You are worried about the chain effect, but aren't you worried that such an important customer will be chilled by this?"
Ali raised his hand to stop the two of them from continuing. He picked up his cell phone and called Jim Witt, another joint partner out of town, to say a few words.
He looked at Thomas: "The company's share of Martin's business has been reduced from 10% to 8%! In addition, he enjoys quasi-giant-level resource treatment in the company."
Thomas was basically satisfied: "I will notify Martin."
Ali added: "If he needs to use company resources, inform the company in advance."
Thomas nodded: "No problem."
Whitesell said no more.
Ali has his own considerations, and Martin can initiate and pull people into the platter. This is a very important ability. For WMA, it means that many small stars or new actors can join in and get the opportunity to show their faces.
How could he let others poach a customer like Martin?
Ali added: "When Martin has time, he will sign a new contract with the company. Remember to inform me then and I will have a good chat with him."
Thomas was instantly alert. Now he was not only on guard against people outside the company, but also on guard against people inside the company.
I’m so tired!
(End of chapter)
