Dominating Hollywood: Starting with Scarlett

Chapter 182 Get your wish
"The second step is to cooperate with domestic companies. You don't need to play a major role, just some important supporting roles. You can authorize them to use your name to promote, such as the Chinese Hollywood Actor, or various titles. Of course, the first prerequisite is The script is good enough and it’s a Spring Festival movie.”

Tang De knocked on the table: "There are some of the most famous directors in China in the past few years, such as Feng Xiaogang and Chen Kexin. Their movies are not only guaranteed by word of mouth, but also guaranteed by the box office. As long as you participate, it will be the best publicity. Of course, Feng Xiaogang’s movies are just comedies.”

"At the same time, you have to promise the company behind them and give them some opportunities." Tang De explained: "In fact, it is an exchange of benefits. When you can bring them benefits instead of threats, these people will naturally become friends. "

"They will spontaneously protect your reputation, promote your movie, and let your name spread in the country."

“That’s the only way you can get what you want.”

"Well..." Zunlong was silent for a moment: "I feel there is some trouble."

Tang De laughed. This was Zunlong's temperament. He had always hated these worldly things, so there had been no improvement in his dealings with others.

If he hadn't been scolded too much at home, he wouldn't have learned to be diplomatic.

But in Tang De's opinion, smoothness without edge is a soft persimmon. Hollywood doesn't pay attention to smoothness. Everyone treats people based on their work level.

It's not terrible to have a temper. What's terrible is that you can't do your job but still have a temper.

A grand ceremony with 3000 people was organized on the day of the launch.

He spent so much words today, of course, not just to persuade Zunlong to change his mind and accept the role of "Memoirs of a Geisha", but to add another important actor to his company.

He didn't walk out until three hours later.

He now has a bad reputation in the entire entertainment industry, because he focuses on hype, and many celebrities have been fooled by him.

One day later, Zunlong and Tang De were sitting in the room, looking at the various investigation materials he handed over.

Zun Long laughed for the first time in front of Tang De: "Of course, no problem, I actually like this script very much."

As long as there are enough profits, mainland film companies can take off their underwear and show it to Tang De, let alone information about Deng Jianguo.

"Welcome the famous Hollywood director Donde Norton to come and guide us."

For example, Tang Zhenzong, Deng Jianguo actively lobbied Tang Zhenzong to sign with his own superstar company, packaging him as the first Hong Kong star signed to the mainland. And he spent a lot of money to advertise his new film, claiming that "Guangzhou Godfather" would require an investment of 1000 million to make it the largest TV series in China.

"You want me to change my agency?" Zun Long was not stupid and immediately realized the meaning of Tang De's words.

"Okay." Zunlong said without hesitation: "As long as you can help me expand my domestic reputation, I can promise it."

"That's right." Tang De nodded: "I'm a very direct person. I think Chen Yubing and the brokerage company behind you are perfunctory. They didn't do a good job in the investigation, so they took you straight into the mainland market. , This is a major mistake. And to be honest, Deng Jianguo, I suspect there is some interest dispute with them. Otherwise, I don’t understand why they would let you sign with him.”

After settling Zunlong's side, Tang De first contacted Huayi Brothers through Norton Eye's cross-border phone number the next day. Then when he came to the company door, he found that a red banner had been hung above it.

"I really miss him." Tang De smiled, walked forward, and then entered the company under the reception of the beautiful secretary.

"It's okay, Mr. Zunlong, if you are willing, I can help you." Tang De finally reached the end of the map of Yan State. Although he personally liked Zunlong, the benefits he deserved cannot be less.

"A promise for a movie, you don't need money, a promise to star in a supporting role in a domestic movie." After Tang De finished speaking, he raised his eyebrows when he saw Zun Long.

Tang De shook his chin: "It doesn't matter, Mr. Zunlong, it doesn't really matter, because I will prove it to you. As long as you give me a promise."

"Maybe... but I think Deng Jianguo just wants to use my fame to make some money. I actually don't care." Zunlong still doesn't think Deng Jianguo is a bad person.

This caused the TV series to receive widespread attention before it even started airing, which in turn allowed Deng Jianguo to earn tens of millions.

"That's enough." After Tang De said that, he suddenly remembered something: "Oh, there is also a small request, that is, you want to star in the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha" directed by me. Don't worry, this movie will give you a sufficient amount. "

"What promise?" Zunlong asked.

But even though Tang Zhenzong helped him earn so much money, the two still had conflicts later. Deng Jianguo also sued his brother Tang Zhenye to court, claiming 3 yuan.

In addition, Deng Jianguo also has various tricks, such as 50 yuan to protect Liu Xiaoqing, such as bidding farewell to the film industry in public and secretly selling alcohol as an agent. Even his feelings can be used as a weapon for manipulation.

The Gan Lulu incident is one of them.

Therefore, his reputation is very bad in the industry, and everyone just keeps silent because of financial transactions.

However, after Tang De offered the temptation of Hollywood, the mainland film company immediately sold out the details of Deng Jianguo.

Therefore, after Zunlong read all the information, he, who had always been gentle and gentle, also showed obvious anger.

"Mr. Zunlong, look, it only took me one day to help you see clearly Deng Jianguo's hypocrisy. But your agency, it took so long, not even to understand the basic situation of the partner."

Tang De laid out the facts and reasoned: "This shows that they don't care about your reputation or your wishes. They just want to get benefits."

Although the characters of the two brothers are not very good, at least in the early development stage of Huayi Brothers, their goals were the same.

Coupled with the fact that it has good directors, good actors, and good screenwriters, it has created more than ten years of glory.

Anyway, Zun Long only has a few years left in his film career. As long as Tang De lets him catch up, a win-win situation can be achieved.

Moreover, this can also open distribution channels for him in the mainland market, and maybe he can add another ticket warehouse for himself.

Although movies like "Saw" and "Fifty Shades of Grey" are not suitable for entering the domestic market, family-focused movies like "Little Miss Sunshine" can definitely be introduced into the country and make a lot of money.

Tang De wants to consolidate the channels and pave the way for subsequent introductions when other Hollywood film companies have not yet paid attention to or do not care much about this market.

Zunlong is just a good connection point.

After listening to Tang De's words, Zun Long thought for a long time: "Tang De, I can't give you an answer yet, but I will soon."

"No problem, I just don't have much time." Tang De waved the ticket in his hand: "I will return to Los Angeles tomorrow. If you think about it, come to the set to find me."

"Thank you, Tang De." Zun Long stretched out his hand and shook Tang De's hand, then left the room.

"You're welcome, it's a win-win."
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After returning to Los Angeles, Tang De came to the training room again. Michelle Yeoh had already left to film.

Now there are only Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi here. The two of them have played some tricks with the fan in the past few days and can throw out a good-looking trick, but the success rate is still very low.

As for acting, Tang De was sitting on the tatami, watching Zhang Ziyi's performance. "I have a lot of things to say to Sister Hatsumomo..."

“My advice is silence is golden.”

"You should listen to more advice."

"I also worked as a maiko."

"Card!"

Zhang Ziyi couldn't help but tremble when she heard "Ka!". Even in the middle of the night these days, she could often hear Tang De's ruthless "Ka!" torturing her.

This made her very uncomfortable, so she read and practiced her lines until late every day, just to prove that her acting skills could meet Tang De's requirements.

So now when she really heard Tang De shout "Ka", she subconsciously lowered her head and waited for Tang De's trial.

Unexpectedly, the expected poisonous words and curses did not come. Instead, Tang De nodded and said: "It's still qualified. You have captured the core of Sayuri's character, but your performance is still a bit immature."

Zhang Ziyi breathed a long sigh of relief, raised her head happily, and quickly calmed down after seeing Tang De's expressionless face.

In the next few days, Tang De was already studying the script with several actors in the training room.

It wasn't until the afternoon a week later that Tang De received a call from Zun Long.

"Tang De, I have taken care of everything and can sign a contract with you."

Tang De raised his eyebrows, not expecting Zunlong to be so resolute. He looked at recent newspapers and found that, sure enough, the news that Zun Long had terminated his contract with his original brokerage company had been published, and many brokerage companies expressed their intention to extend an olive branch to Zun Long.

To this end, Tang De found Karl.

"Karl, how long have you been working at CAA?"

Karl has been a little bored recently because Tang De has very few business activities. Except for that watch, many brands he communicates with have been passed by Tang De.

However, Tang De's directorial salary allowed him to earn a lot of money, so he enjoyed his leisure time, drinking tea by the swimming pool and watching girls swimming every day.

Now that Tang De came to him, he was still a little confused, wondering if he was going to be fired because he didn't do a good job.

After hearing Tang De's question, Karl hesitated for a while and replied: "Well, it's been three years."

"Then do you have feelings for CAA?"

"It should be... quite... yes." Karl didn't know how to answer this question. Do you want him to frankly say that this is just a job?

"So are you interested in leaving your job?"

"Tang, what do you think I did wrong? I can change it...Wait a minute, wait a minute, let me think about it." Karl looked at Tang De and touched his shiny forehead: "You mean to let me I resigned from CAA?”

"Of course, what else?" Tang De laughed dumbly: "Do you think I'm going to fire you?"

"Oh my gosh, you scared me, Don! I thought I was doing a bad job."

Tang De shook his head: "No, you did a good job, Karl, you helped me deal with a lot of chores."

Karl was a little speechless. He wanted to remind Tang De that handling chores was just a small responsibility of his agent, but he didn't expect that Tang De would take it so seriously.

But that's right, anyway, Tang De doesn't need to find those ordinary advertising contracts by himself, nor does he need his help in negotiating movie contracts. He plays a role like a nanny.

"So, Don, what do you want to say, and why did you persuade me to leave CAA?"

"Because Zunlong lacks an agent, I need a reliable person to help him." Tang De directly stated the reason.

Karl stretched out his hand: "No, wait a minute, Tang, are you kidding me? Zunlong? Dragon? How can he lack an agent?"

Karl messed up his few hair with both hands: "This must be an April Fool's Day joke, right?"

However, when he saw Tang De's serious eyes, he put down his hands: "Okay, okay, that is to say, I know that Zunlong has terminated his contract with the agency, but what does this have to do with me, or in other words, does it mean that Tang De Did you make it happen?”

"Yes, he is about to sign with Angel Declaration." Tang De did not hide anything.

In fact, Karl has long discovered that Tang De is not simple in such a long period of contact. Norton Eyes, Supreme Creativity, and Angel Declaration may seem like three companies that are not related, but in fact they communicate closely.

In addition, Tang De didn't hide too much, so Karl had already guessed that he might be the boss behind the scenes.

But now when Tang De actually turned over cards with him, he still felt a little unbelievable.

"Tang, your ambition is so great." He sighed sincerely.

"Thank you for the compliment." Tang De smiled and knocked on the table: "So what's your decision?"

"I...how could I say no! That's Zunlong!" Carl exclaimed excitedly. In Hollywood, there are many Zunlong fans.

Even some big-name directors are attracted by his elegant temperament.

In the United States, he has transcended the limited symbol of race and gained recognition from most people.

Therefore, after hearing that he could become Zunlong's agent, Carl quickly completed the resignation procedures and officially joined Angel Declaration.

Three days later, the media reported that Zunlong quickly signed a new agency, but the name of the company surprised everyone in Hollywood.

Angel Declaration, which company is this?
After further careful investigation, it was found that the main people responsible for it were actually a girl group and some actors from the Neon Kingdom. They had nothing to do with top Hollywood movie stars. I don't know why Zunlong would choose such a small company.

But only Zunlong himself knew that after signing the contract, he immediately received many invitations to domestic films, and under the operation of domestic companies, he quickly appeared on TV stations for interviews.

At the same time, Angel Declaration has also gained a group of young Chinese actors, who will receive training here together with actors from other countries, and will gild themselves by participating in Hollywood movies in the future.

On the other side, Tang De, who had finished everything, suddenly received a call from Jessica Alba.

(End of this chapter)