China Entertainment: Great directors start by winning actresses

Chapter 257 Vent
Miss Milady glanced at her supervisors and saw that they all nodded slightly in approval before turning to David Smith.

He replied with some helplessness: "David Smith, your question is actually redundant.

The offer was real and we had known about it before. "

Although she complained like this, there was not much dissatisfaction in her tone. Instead, she revealed an appreciation for David Smith's work attitude.

When David Smith heard this, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He knew that his efforts were not in vain, and this real quotation laid a solid foundation for his subsequent negotiations.

As Columbia's super commercial blockbuster, the special effects production of "Spider-Man" is undoubtedly a top priority.

Therefore, Columbia Company has already made various arrangements in advance and conducted in-depth communication and quotation comparisons with major special effects companies in Hollywood.

These works are basically consistent with the results of David Smith's survey, once again confirming the fairness and transparency of the market.

"Miss Milady, how about holding an audition for the role of Spider-Man the day after tomorrow?" Su Zhe suddenly interjected and asked, obviously he already had his own plans and ideas.

"Okay, we'll see you the day after tomorrow. Leave the rest to David Smith." Su Zhe stood up with a smile and said goodbye politely.

Miss Milady immediately understood why the supervisor interrupted, and she shrugged at David Smith.

David Smith has been in Hollywood for forty years, and he is accustomed to observing people's emotions. He can clearly understand the expressions of everyone in the conference room.

"President, I think we need to discuss this matter internally." At this time, a powerful department director within Columbia Company, a white director, suddenly expressed a different opinion.

"Goodbye, everyone." David Smith left his position with a rude request and a tough attitude.

Therefore, before the audition the day after tomorrow, Columbia will either prepare a special effects contract, or there will be no chance to negotiate again. "

Hollywood is very familiar with the method of hype.

"Miss Milady, how will you and Columbia choose?" Miss Milady looked at David Smith, and his dazzling smile made her feel a little unhappy.

Su Zhe was satisfied with Miss Milady's response, he smiled and nodded.

"Miss Milady, we'll talk later. I'll take my leave now." After saying that, he led the people towards the door of the conference room.

David Smith finally asked Su Zhe with a smile, seeming to test his reaction.

"...Haha...Okay." David Smith looked at the supervisor who interrupted, with a smile on his face, agreed slowly, and stood up.

"At this moment, on behalf of my employer Su, and his subsidiaries Tai'a Media Technology Company and Tai'a Media Special Effects Company, I have officially made a joint offer for the special effects part of Columbia's "Spider-Man": US$90 million, with a production cycle of half a year. to eight months.”

Miss Milady thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "This is a good suggestion. You are the director, and we are willing to cooperate with your decision."

But before leaving, David Smith stopped again.

Why do artists from other countries, even if they are famous in their own country and have appeared in many excellent movies, not even be as famous around the world as Hollywood's new actors who have only appeared in one outstanding movie? This is the benefit of hype. .

"Yes, there are different opinions within Columbia Company. Although Miss Milady is the president, she does not hold a particularly large number of shares in Columbia, so she cannot make decisions on her own.

In his opinion, and from the perspective of Columbia, it is best to let the news spread for a period of time, then notify the close media partners to report the news, and then hold the audition ceremony after a period of fermentation.

Columbia can contact other special effects companies.

"David Smith, please speak your mind directly." After watching Su Zhe lead the people away, Miss Milady turned her head and asked directly.

Why do local artists in Hollywood become global stars in an instant as long as they appear in a passable movie?

David Smith stopped and turned to look at everyone in the conference room. Finally, his eyes fell on Miss Milady again. He solemnly said: "Miss Milady, before the audition the day after tomorrow, if Columbia can't do it with special effects, On the other hand, I signed a contract with the special effects company owned by my employer, so the communication about special effects ends here.

If Columbia would rather spend an extra $10 to $20 million with another special effects company, so be it.

Such a short-sighted company, after this cooperation, we will permanently block them. " Su Zhe's tone revealed a free and decisive tone. He obviously did not blame David Smith for his unauthorized decision, but rather agreed with his approach.

Su Zhe laughed when he heard this, and there was no hint of concern in his smile.

His eyes scanned everyone in the conference room before turning around and leaving completely.

In this day and age, jealousy and discrimination are everywhere, and people who hold discrimination and prejudice are often very stubborn.

"David Smith, it seems that this matter needs to be decided later." Miss Milady looked at the supervisor who spoke, and responded after thinking for a moment.

"Sue, you don't blame me for setting a two-day deadline for Columbia, right? Maybe they will choose another special effects company." David Smith nodded and explained the internal situation at Columbia.

Her words were full of respect and trust for Su Zhe, and also showed Columbia's importance and support for the film.

"Okay, Miss Milady, and everyone here, the short film my employer Su just showed fully demonstrated the strength of his special effects company." David Smith smiled and began to elaborate on Su Zhe's request.

“This price is $10 million cheaper than Weta and $20 million cheaper than Industrial Light & Magic and Digital Domain.”

This approach is very consistent with Su Zhe's character and style of dealing with things. If he were present at the time, he would have made the same choice without being verbose.

"So, we haven't reached an agreement yet, and you only gave Colombia two short days to make a decision?" After listening to David Smith's narration, Su Zhe narrowed his eyes slightly and repeated in confirmation.

This is why he left behind a tough attitude when he left.

"Haha... David Smith, do you think I am such a narrow-minded person? You are doing the right thing.

My employer pays attention to efficiency when making movies and does things the same way. He doesn't like procrastination.

This will attract more global attention. This is a strategy used by major Hollywood film and television companies every time they start shooting super commercial blockbusters. Its essence is hype.

He knows the inner workings of Hollywood inside out, so he has a good say in that.

However, how could this shrewd and experienced Hollywood veteran be constrained by these people with unequal status?

At this time, Su Zhe was in his residence in Hollywood, a mansion in Beverly Hills.

"Wow, I know you won't blame me, so I can rest assured. Do you have any plans for the evening? Do you need me to contact someone for you?"

David Smith said with a smile that he was getting to know Su Zhe better and better, and he was getting better and better at guessing his thoughts.

Considering that he would not have a formal work arrangement until the day after tomorrow, and thinking of some of Su Zhe's hobbies, David Smith winked at Su Zhe, hinting at some possibility.

"Forget it, I can contact people myself." Su Zhe understood David Smith's hint and rejected his proposal with a smile.

He has his own plans and arrangements, doesn't want to trouble others, and prefers to handle things his own way.

"OK, well, that's it. I'm going to contact the Homik family and ask them to contribute in March next year." David Smith nodded, stood up and prepared to leave, while making a suggestive mention.

Su Zhe sat on the sofa without getting up, only when David Smith was about to walk out of the living room.

He suddenly said: "David Smith, if the other party does not agree directly, or is hesitant, tell them clearly that the role of Missydy will never be given to them."

David Smith's steps paused, he turned back and said with a wry smile: "I understand, it seems that I have to do the things that offend people again."

After saying that, he continued to walk out.

In this scene, Su Zhe's decision-making was decisive and unquestionable, while David Smith played the role of executor. Although he was a little helpless, he still accepted the task.

David Smith has completely resigned himself to his fate, which is his duty as an agent.

Taking the blame is common, and agents often have to play the role of villain as well as peacemaker. In short, all the benefits belong to the artist, while the dirty work, tiring work, and things that offend people are done by the agent.

Su Zhe lay on the sofa, squinted his eyes and sneered.

"Missidi, the Homik family, haha..." In his opinion, it is absolutely impossible to get the position of the heroine without paying any price.

He is not the kind of person who is easily fooled. If you want to get his recognition and support, you must show enough sincerity and strength.

Even though the film's investors, distributors and copyright owners are all Columbia companies, Su Zhe, as the party who signed the director's contract with Columbia, still holds considerable power.

Especially when it comes to casting choices.

He squinted his eyes, revealing a cold light, thinking that the people in these families were really well prepared.

With such a deep network of connections, they were able to basically determine the role of the heroine before Colombia announced its casting.

"It seems that my reputation is not enough, these birdmen..." Su Zhe said to himself. He was obviously dissatisfied with these families' use of their connections to influence movie casting.

Although the Homick family made many moves behind the scenes and even made Columbia secretly prefer to choose Missydi as the heroine of "Spider-Man", Su Zhe and his agent David Smith never received any information from Homick. Any news from the Meek family.

This made Su Zhe deeply confused. He didn't believe that this family didn't find out that he was the director of "Spider-Man".

This situation made Su Zhe realize that the Homik family might really look down on himself, a new great director, at all!
"We have already secretly planned to win the heroine, but we still don't know who the director is. No fool will believe this." Su Zhe thought dissatisfied.

Under such circumstances, it seems very unreasonable that the Homick family has not contacted either him or his agent David Smith.

David Smith also learned about this from the documents sent by Miss Milady's secretary when he accompanied Su Zhe to Columbia Company today.

All this made Su Zhe feel that the family's style was very dishonest, which made him feel very unhappy.

Su Zhe took out his mobile phone and started to contact people. He wanted to find someone to accompany him to vent his dissatisfaction.

Although Lin Yoona was by his side, he felt that this kind of mood was not suitable to share with people close to him, so he could only find some women who were suitable for trading.

He called Gisele Bündchen, who was on vacation, but she quickly contacted her bestie Kendall Jenner and suggested she take her bestie Hailey Baldwin to Suge's estate.

"Gisele Bündchen, just ask Kendall and Hailey to come over. I will ask my bodyguard to pick them up." Su Zhe said. He just wanted to meet these two girls and did not want anyone else to participate.

"Gisele Bündchen, I'm sorry, but I can't change my decision."

Su Zhe replied firmly that what he needed at this time was to resolve the unhappiness in his heart, rather than consider other people's feelings.

He decided to enjoy the evening and lighten his mood a little.

For Kendall and Hailey, this may also be an unforgettable experience.

Night gradually fell, but Su Zhe's manor was bustling with activity. The music surged like a tide, the rhythm was strong and shocking, and the whole manor seemed to be beating to the music.

Su Zhe stood in the center of the crowd, full of energy. With a wave of his hand, he led the rhythm of the carnival like a conductor.

"Party time!" he announced loudly, his voice full of enthusiasm and energy.

In the manor, except for a few staff at the doorman's office, the only people in the house were Su Zhe, Lin Yoona, Kendall Jenner and her best friend Hailey Baldwin.

These four people seemed to be the whole carnival.

Lin Yoona came from her hometown with Su Zhe. She stood quietly aside with a smile on her face, enjoying the party.

"Come on, baby" Su Zhe waved to Hailey Baldwin, his eyes shining with curiosity and desire for new things.

Hailey responded with a smile. She walked towards Su Zhe swaying like a blooming flower in the night.

At this moment, the manor is completely immersed in the ocean of music. Every corner is filled with laughter and dynamic melodies.

Su Zhe enjoyed every moment in this joyful atmosphere.

This party is destined to be an unforgettable night.

"Oh, dear director, do you want to invite me to the first dance?" Haili, who was swaying to the music, jumped excitedly to Su Zhe, with a deep love for Su Zhe in her brown eyes. interest of.

Although it was autumn, Hailey still dressed coolly and came in an evening dress, with most of her chest and back exposed.

Although the headlights are not big, they are still quite impressive when squeezed.

Old and beautiful young girls always like excitement, so there are many nightclubs in this country, and they are also the most popular places for young people to wander.

In the villa, restless music constantly stirs the air, as if it can make people's hormones rise rapidly.

However, Su Zhe doesn't seem too keen on music and dance.

When Haley excitedly asked him if he wanted to ask her for the first dance, he smiled and shook his head.

"No, I'm not very interested in dancing, Hailey." He looked carefully at the woman in front of him. She had a petite face and skin as white as snow, and her appearance was very much in line with his aesthetics.

However, he still asked a little uneasily: "Hailey, how old are you?"

The girl in front of him was best friends with Kendall Jenner. Su Zhe speculated that she was not very old, which made him feel a little uneasy.

In this passionate and energetic party atmosphere, he seems to be more concerned about the age difference with this beautiful woman and whether this will become an obstacle to their further interaction.

After hearing Su Zhe's question, Haili showed a sweet smile and replied: "I am an adult, Mr. Su Zhe, you don't have to worry about this problem."

“Whoa, asking me my age? Kendall mentioned to me before that you made her wait an extra year.

Don't worry, dear director, I am over eighteen years old. Hailey laughed in surprise. Apparently she didn't mind the topic, but found it a bit funny.

"Xie Te, Kendall actually said bad things about me behind my back." Su Zhe complained speechlessly, feeling a little unhappy about Kendall's "betrayal".

"Haha, that's not a bad thing. Kendall and I are best friends and we talk about everything." Hailey defended her best friend with a smile, as if to say that this was a normal thing.

Su Zhe couldn't help but feel a little dumbfounded after hearing Haili's words.

He shook his head, thinking that these foreigners were really arrogant and dared to say anything.

However, he didn't pay too much attention to this matter. After all, it was just a chat between best friends.

He looked at the lively and cheerful girl in front of him and couldn't help but feel a good impression in his heart.

Although she was much younger than him, her personality and conversation made him feel very comfortable.

The girl in front of him showed a strong interest in Su Zhe.

Hailey comes from the Baldwin family, a family of actors. Her future path seems to have been closely connected with the entertainment industry.

At this time, the Chinese man in front of her was looking at her carefully with admiring eyes.

This man is not only a great director, but also a heavyweight favored by major Hollywood film and television companies.

For Haley, this is a rare opportunity. She clearly knows that if she can play a role in this big director's work, even a small role, it will be a huge leap in her acting career.

(End of this chapter)