Dominating Hollywood: Starting with Scarlett

Chapter 189 Copyright Fight
"Take those bulging biceps of yours. I'm not shooting a fitness guy."

"If you adjust the trajectory again, your brother will almost be exposed."

"Put your head straight, yes, I want your back and shoulder blades, clamp, clamp, your body looks too loose."

"FXXK! YOU! Don, you have so many demands."

"FXXKYOU! Leonardo, your posture is so ugly."

Although it was only 05, the future Leonardo has already begun to take shape. As long as his figure is not in the filming period, his muscle lines will not look obvious.

Obviously he didn't pay much attention to management in this area, so it's not surprising why he looked like that on the beach later.

After the two of them finished filming, Leonardo put his clothes back on.

“Don, let’s be honest, are your photos really going to help me win an award?”

Tang De frowned: "What are you talking about? This is just a set of photos. How can it help you win the prize?"

Tang De's company.

That's right, with "Fifty Shades of Grey" being such a hit, there's no need to worry about the box office after it's released. Returning money is inevitable.

Tang De patted his camera: "Leonardo, this is just a camera, it is not a magic prop. But if you want good luck, you can stand there, stretch out two fingers of both hands, and then Shout out to Eggplant.”

And people who share the same fantasy as her are everywhere. Whether they are ordinary people, young actors or models and singers, they are all very interested in this role.

Jimmy, who just received them, still refused to let go.

Hearing Milton's words, Jimmy smiled and refused: "Sorry, Mr. Bain, although Norton Eye is not a big company, since we bought the copyright of "Fifty Shades of Grey", we will naturally film it. And Our new movie will be released soon, and the global box office of "Saw" is also constantly being divided. At worst, we can wait until the second movie is released before filming. "

"Sorry, I have something else to do. Maybe you can express your desire to the camera?" Although Caiden smiled, his words contained sarcasm.

"So, this will bring me good luck?"

"This novel has sold two million copies. Oh my god, which means that if I can participate in it, it will be seen by at least two million people."

In a certain magazine studio, after Kaiden finished taking the photo, he came to the computer and looked at his photos.

"Crack!"

"It's so beautiful, Kayden, you are such a stunner." The photographer praised Kayden very much and admired Kayden very much: "Let's go have a meal if we have time? I still have a lot of creative desires that I have not expressed."

"Oh, Leonardo, remember, good luck is not brought by other people, but by yourself. You don't expect a photo to get what you want, but your wish will be heard , Do you understand?" Tang De said like a magic stick.

With such a huge investment in this movie, how could it be possible to cast a woman with a wizened figure and no acting experience.

"But I hear what everyone else in Hollywood is saying..."

However, Cindy is more suitable. Under Tang De's instruction, she will also participate in the audition this time.

The major film companies, who did not understand that Supreme Creative had used up all their money, did not know the details of Norton's Eye. It was a bit difficult to hear what Jimmy said.

If the Norton Eye is not short of money, then how can you buy this piece of cake?

"I heard that there is no restriction on career or acting skills. As long as you participate in the audition, you might be able to become a heroine." The female model was very excited, as if she saw an excellent opportunity to become famous.

"This is a good luck message from the East, they often shout this to the camera at the most critical moments in their lives."

How stupid, Caiden rolled his eyes, mentally disdainful of his vision of a female model.

Of course, her path to promotion is extremely smooth. Unless she meets a more suitable actor in the final stage, she will be the destined female lead.

The female model didn't seem to notice Kaiden's absent-mindedness, and continued to chatter.

For example, at this moment, Milton Bain, the executive of Universal Pictures, was in the office of Norton Eye. He handed Jimmy a piece of information: "After a very careful estimate, the cost of this movie is estimated to be around four." Around ten million. This is a very large and very risky investment for Norton Eye.”

"I think so too!" the female model became excited.

"Really?" Kaiden thought that if I didn't fit the image in the original work, this role should be mine.

"Great, Kayden, you're in great shape, the shoot is over."

So much so that when several major film companies want to find a person in charge, they have to come directly to the company.

"What does this mean?" Although Leonardo was confused, he still did it.

In her opinion, instead of fantasizing about being a heroine, it would be more realistic for a female model to fantasize about playing a supporting role.

During this time, Norton Eye's phone lines were buzzing with calls.

"Kayden, look at this." She held a newspaper with a global casting advertisement for "Fifty Shades of Grey" on it. The logo of the company that hosted it was right above it, Norton Eyes.

Jimmy heard what he said was clear and logical, as if he had thought carefully about the Norton Eye, but in fact it was just a rhetoric to buy the copyright.

But she didn't show it, instead she smiled and picked up the newspaper: "Go ahead, I think you can give it a try."

"Crack!"

Thirty million US dollars, such a high copyright fee. Looking back from this figure, we can know how high Universal's profit expectations are for this movie.

Then he smiled broadly in front of Tang De's camera, stretched out two fingers and shouted in half-baked Chinese: "Eggplant!"

"So we at Universal are willing to bear 80% of the production cost, which is US$32 million. But I suggest you sell the copyright to us. We are willing to pay US$30 million to buy it. In this way, you can directly Get the ultimate profit without taking the risk.”

Ignoring the photographer, she came to the dressing room, and as soon as she sat down, the model next to her came over.

Leonardo immediately nodded subconsciously: "Yeah, you're right, come on!"

It just depends on how much you earn, so you can wait for the Norton Eye.

This is not the trouble of one Universal company. In fact, three companies have already come to Jimmy today.

And it hasn't stopped during this period, even Lionsgate came to find Jimmy and wanted to buy the copyright.

Facing these temptations, Jimmy cursed Tang De in his heart and rejected their offer.

"Damn it, how can they be so rich!" Jimmy looked at the offer in front of him unhappily.

Sony’s highest bid was US$35 million in royalties.

Tang De can also be asked to serve as director and participate in dividends. It can be said that the conditions are extremely generous.

But Tang De still refused. Because he knows very well that the global box office of "Fifty Shades of Grey" was 500 million. Even if it cannot reach such a high due to time issues, 2 to 300 million is not difficult.

After dividing the account, more than 100 million US dollars were recorded, which is much more than a buyout fee.

This is why he must keep the copyright firmly in his hands.

The major film companies that were rejected were also helpless and had to cease operations.

So for the next month, no company came to negotiate.

It was as if they had agreed, probably because they wanted to hang out the Eye of Norton.

But something unexpected happened. After becoming a big hit in the United States, "Fifty Shades of Grey" was published in Japan, South Korea, France, England, Germany and other countries, and in just ten days, it became a top ten player on the rankings.

When the sales were counted at the end of the month, everyone was surprised to find that the book had sold a total of six million worldwide.

And the sales are still rising. In the United States, this book has become a veritable best-selling book.

Now major companies cannot sit still.

Because according to statistics, the sales volume of this book will reach tens of millions.

Ten million dollars, world-famous, what do these words mean? There is no doubt that this movie will become a global IP and a huge cash cow.

Even if it is not an IP, Norton Eyes will certainly not hesitate to release a sequel.

The top management of Lionsgate is already a little red-eyed. Why is it that two consecutive Norton Eyes movies are IP series, and there is also "Little Miss Sunshine" which won the Cannes Jury Prize.

Then his contract with Norton Eyes is not giving away money!

But it is obviously impossible to regret now. Lionsgate executives can only regret why they did not spend money to buy shares earlier.

Seeing that the book was selling so well, Jimmy was very happy. After discussing the payment with the publisher, he drove home alone.

Lilina was currently filming a variety show and had no time to accompany him. The long nights made him feel lonely.

But he didn't try to play with sex, because after his cousin died of AIDS from messing around, he put an end to this idea.

Humming a little tune, Jimmy was about to drive into his house when he suddenly saw someone waiting in front of the courtyard.

With the low beam headlights, you can clearly see that she is a working woman with a very sexy figure.

"Hey, miss, what's the matter?" Jimmy stuck his head out of the car window and called.

"Jimmy?" The woman looked very close to him, walked up to him and smiled.

"I know you?"

"I know you." The woman's smile deepened: "Jimmy, there is still a long time tonight...don't you invite me in?"

She tilted her head slightly, her chiseled face flickering under the dim streetlight, and her fingers rubbed back and forth on the back of Jimmy's hand, like picking a guitar string.

Jimmy felt itchy in his heart and coughed twice: "Maybe we can have a chat."

"Okay, let's talk." The woman got into Jimmy's passenger seat and followed him into the yard.

The next day, he woke up in a woman's arms.

"Jimmy, how were you last night?" The woman lowered her head and tapped Jimmy's cheek with her hair.

Jimmy reacted immediately. He turned around and hugged the woman and pressed her on the pillow: "It seems we need a morning exercise."

"But I need an answer from you..."

"Answer? What do you mean?"

"You promised me last night, baby." The woman stroked Jimmy's hand with one hand and kissed him: "It's about copyright."

"Oh, of course you can do that!" Jimmy laughed: "I can let you meet Tang De. You must be the first among so many companies."

"Hey... I don't want to see Tang De." The woman looked directly at Jimmy: "I think we can reach a cooperation on copyright. Forty million US dollars, and I will give you another five million US dollars. My dear, this is not a dead salary. More generous returns?"

Seeing Jimmy turning around to put on his pants, the woman stepped forward and grabbed him: "If you can let us sign the copyright directly, then we can give you 25 million US dollars. With this money, you can do whatever you want. What to do, don’t look at Tang De’s face anymore!”

"Facial?" Jimmy suddenly grinned, stood up, and looked at the woman with playful eyes: "We just had a one-night stand, you are a little too lenient."

"One-night stand, okay." The woman knew that this one-night stand seemed to be unable to make Jimmy make a decision, so she took the initiative to back down and said: "Then please help us find a time, and I will see Tang De in person to convince him."

"Persuade..." Jimmy raised his eyebrows and thought she was very confident, but the woman was indeed beautiful and had a hot figure, and he did feel quite good last night.

But if you compare her with Caiden, Jimmy doesn't think she has any advantage at all.

So without commenting on her words, Jimmy dressed, and the woman followed suit.

Jimmy didn't know her name until she handed over a business card.

"Terri Rausing."

Jimmy waited for Terri to leave, took out his cell phone and called Tang De and told him about the matter.

"You are really a bad guy. You eat up others without giving any benefits. Ask the senior management behind her to come and talk to me and see what price they can offer." After Tang De laughed and cursed on the phone, He didn't care what Jimmy did.

"clear."

After hanging up the phone, Tang De tapped the armrest with his fingers: "It seems that these companies can't sit still."

"Of course." A woman's voice sounded next to her. When she turned around, she saw that it was Anne Hathaway.

After all, she couldn't help but miss him, so she came over to visit the class. She had been lingering with Tang De for a long time last night.

"I bought this book. I didn't expect that Carmela could write such a girly work." Anne Hathaway stretched and got up from the bed.

The sun shines on her white body through the screen window, and the smell of incense is everywhere in the room.

"Maybe there is a little girl living in Carmela's heart." Tang De smiled, Carmela had already started writing a new book under his instruction.

The idea comes from Tang De. It is still the "Fifty Shades" series, but it is "Fifty Shades Darker" and "Fifty Shades Freed".

However, the latter two books, especially "Fifty Shades Darker", have not yet had the best time to release them. After all, the black community's voice is still a bit small now. If they are released after the "Black Lives Matter" movement officially emerges, they will definitely make a lot of money. Pen.

Publish now and wait for the future.

"Don..." Anne Hathaway came over and hugged him: "My friend will have a party in two days. Do you have time?"

Her eyes were full of desire, but Tang De rejected her again: "Sorry, dear, "Little Miss Sunshine" will premiere in two days, and I have to go to the platform."

Looking at the dimming light in her eyes, Tang De continued: "How about this, how about I invite you to attend the premiere and then have a party with the crew?"

Anne Hathaway's eyes lit up: "That's not bad, Don, thank you."

She kissed Tang De and hugged him.

Although Tang De sounded happy, his expression always remained calm.

Because he is also thinking about what to do when his affairs are exposed in the future.

There are no airtight walls in this world. Every woman has her own network of connections, and one day they may learn all about it from other people.

One can imagine what Tang De will face at that time.

However, he was not afraid, but was eager to try it because he felt the freshness.

It was something he had never done before and something more challenging.

(End of this chapter)