The Best Actor in the Vase of Meiyu

Chapter 1108 It doesn’t matter
There is a skill to negotiation and manipulation.

If Edgar had exposed Mangold and Kitcher's dilemma right from the start and gotten straight to the point, Edgar would still have achieved his goal, and the two Jameses would not have rejected Edgar's olive branch; but his condescending and bossy attitude was inevitably offensive.

Just like Sony Columbia.

In this way, even if cooperation is carried out in the future, a time bomb will still be buried, which may become an uncertain factor in the cooperation process between the two parties. No one knows when and how it will explode.

Edgar, however, did not.

She is amiable and cheerful, and is simply a caring little girl.

These words made Ji Che's blood boil and his heart surge, and he wished he could repay the kindness with his life.

At this time, it was Mangold who retained a trace of rationality——

What a coincidence, a pillow is given to you just when you are sleepy?
This is Hollywood, there is no free lunch in the world, and the more perfect something looks on the surface, the more likely it is that it is a trap.

However, Mangold is not a fool and says whatever comes to his mind.

When the words came out, they were a little cautious, "Isn't this too sudden?"

Edgar chuckled. "Suddenly? Director, are you sure?"

In one sentence, it seems very meaningful.

Mangold felt guilty: Could it be that the Sony Columbia incident had leaked out today? No way?

Kitcher glared at Mangold. "No, no, no, not at all. In fact, the opportunity is just right. There were some disagreements in our negotiations. Apparently, we had different ideas about the positioning of the film and the details of the script."

"The director and I have been discussing these past few days whether we should revise the script or inquire about other production companies that truly respect us."

"After all, we, like Anson, look forward to producing an excellent work that will allow people to appreciate Johnny Cash again."

On the side, Mangold was winking, he still couldn't help but worry -

Indeed, Kitcher and Mangold were just discussing whether they should ask other studios.

Now, Anson is getting closer to joining, and the importance of the project is naturally different; Sony Columbia is unwilling, and there are other companies that may be interested.

Edgar's matchmaking was just right.

But what if Edgar introduced a random fake production company? What if it was a scam company? At least Sony Columbia has a bottom line, but it is not certain if it is a nameless company.

Mangold still felt that something was odd.

However, Kitcher could no longer wait and was completely controlled by Edgar.

Kitcher ignored Mangold's look, "So, of course there is no problem, we are willing to open all possibilities."

Edgar chuckled on the phone. "Oh, OK, no problem. I'll send you their contact information later. You can make an appointment with them for a face-to-face meeting."

"Oh, by the way, his name is Wood. Lucas Wood."

After that, Edgar hung up the phone without waiting for a response.

Kitcher looked at Mangold, and Mangold looked at Kitcher, and both of them were stunned.

……

In Hollywood, there are projects being discussed every day. With a wave of the hand, there are projects worth 50 million or 100 million US dollars. Every time they talk about them, they are talking about top stars like Julia Roberts and Tom Cruise, who are all in awe as if they are standing on top of the world, overlooking the rest of the world.

In this, "Walking with the Song" is so insignificant that it cannot be any smaller——

Low investment. Biographical film. Award season essay.

Moreover, the focus is on country music superstars such as Johnny Cash who were active in the 1960s and 1970s, but they are far from having the lasting influence of such immortal superstars as the Beatles, Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan.

To be honest, the level of attention couldn't be any lower. If you don't pay attention, you might be drowned in the flood and disappear.

However, Michael McCusker has been quietly keeping an eye on the project.

In fact, McCusker was a little hesitant, not sure whether he should follow up all the time. Maybe Michael Lynton, who was busy with all kinds of things, had already forgotten about this project. But considering that this was a task assigned to him by the CEO, McCusker still felt that he needed to report.

If you report it and your boss doesn't care, then just forget about it; but if you don't report it and your boss remembers it, then it may be your fault.

So McCusker knocked on Michael Lynton's office door.

Although both of them were named Michael, McCusker obviously didn't dare to call the other by his name directly.

"Mr. Linton, I just wanted to say that 'Walk with the Song' has been signed."

Michael Lynton paused for a moment, "What?"

Sure enough, I don’t remember.

McCusker had to explain, "Anson was chosen to star in a Johnny Cash biopic, but you thought the project was not suitable..."

Michael finally reacted, "Ah, that project, I remember it, how come it was signed? Was it pushed by Amy Pascal herself?"

"No, no, no, no." McCusker waved his hands, "Not with us."

"After I asked the producers to make their own choices, they approached 20th Century Fox and another independent film company whose name they had never heard of, and started discussions with them separately."

"It is rumored that 20th Century Fox is very interested and has entered into negotiations for a specific cooperation agreement, but I contacted the producers there and had a chat, and they eventually rejected the project."

McCusker explained as much as possible to prove his merit.

Michael raised his chin. "Oh, so they signed with another company?"

"Yes, a brand new company with no experience, rumor has it that they are funded by Silicon Valley," McCusker explained. "Sorry, we still haven't stopped them completely."

Michael waved his hand nonchalantly, "No, we have no grudges against that project, there is no need to kill them all."

"Hollywood is so big, they can always find fools willing to invest."

"I just don't want her to use this project to further expand Anson's influence on the board. To be honest, I think she is at the end of her rope and is clinging to Anson as a lifeline, so I cut off the lifeline, and then things will be easier."

McCusker raised his chin as if he understood something and made a few flattering remarks.

Then he asked, "What about this project..." Does he need to continue tracking it?

Michael didn't even raise his eyes. "Don't bother with them. Let them fend for themselves."

"A Johnny Cash biography? Anson's first acting challenge? Haha, this is really interesting. I can challenge the worst movie of the century."

To understate and not care.

From the beginning to the end, Michael didn't take the "Sing Along" project seriously at all; to be more precise, he didn't take Anson seriously either.

The goal should be bigger, there is no need to care about those small things.

After saying that, Michael patted McCusker's shoulder gently.

"Well done."

Give a compliment and then get ready to get back to work.

After waiting for a while, Michael realized that McCusker was still in front of him. He glanced up casually.

"You can leave now. Don't you have anything else important to do?"

(End of this chapter)