Superstar

From "L.A. Confidential" to "Perfectly Perfect" to "Trumen's World", the interests behind the Hollywood film industry are truly revealed to Hugo bit by bit.

Although Hugo knew clearly that this is a society where interests are paramount before, and he has experienced it many times before and after, the world he sees from different locations is very different. In the eyes of these large production companies, everything can be linked to benefits. They are accustomed to measuring everything by numbers, even relatives and friends. This reminds Hugo of the antagonistic Jeffrey Card. Senberg and Michael Eisner.

The only good news is that Hugo is still at the top and the initiative is still in his hands. But behind the rejoicing was a sigh: If "Perfect" or "Trumen's World" fails, what answer will this extremely realistic and cruel world give Hugo?

Hugo took a deep breath. He knew that it was not the time to mourn the spring and fall. He quickly dialed Rick’s mobile phone number. Rick did not answer the phone as usual. This made Hugo inevitably nervous and couldn’t help but feel relieved. Biting the dead skin on his lips, every beep sounded like a heavy hammer hitting the eardrum, and his emotions were like a steel wire rope, being stretched bit by bit.

"Hugo..." Rick's tired voice came from the other end of the phone. He had been thinking about which part of "Trumen's World" went wrong in the latest chapter of the Patriarch. Failure is not terrible, but the terrible thing is not knowing the reason for failure. But Rick never found a clear idea. He had to go to the bathroom and wash his face to calm himself down, which was long overdue.

"Rick, Shirley called me just now." Hugo's first sentence made Rick stunned, and with Hugo's simple explanation, Rick's thinking gradually became clear. Unlike Hugo, Rick knows the whole picture and details well, and understands the ins and outs in an instant.

Why are the three major brokerage companies in Hollywood so aloof? It is because of their contacts that ensure the informedness of the news-and the truth; and their resources, which cover almost all aspects of the entertainment industry; and their trump cards, so that they have enough confidence to bargain with the production company.

During the "L.A. Confidential" period, Rick realized that the current endeavour elite brokerage company still has many shortcomings, and it has been walking on thin ice in the following months. But this time "Trumen's World" has made things clearer and clearer. Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company has the ability to challenge the three major brokerage companies, but its true strength is still more than a grade.

If the same situation happened to the three major brokerage companies, Rick would certainly not be so passive—even if the message was wrong, there would be no clue.

Rick closed his eyes, rubbed his sore and sore eyes, cheered up, and said solemnly, "Hugo, I know you don’t mind, but I still have to apologize again, sorry. My negligence and mistakes this time are too obvious."

Hugo pulled at the corner of his mouth and smiled, "Rick, I know what you mean." In fact, this really can’t be blamed on Rick. If the eight major Hollywood studios want to set up a game, they will strive for elite management. The company is the same as the United Elite Brokerage Company. They have the ability to fight back, but it is difficult to see through the entire chess game. "The most important thing now is that Shirley has already made the conditions, and I have nodded."

"Fifteen million dollars in remuneration, 5 percent of the box office dividend?" Rick heard Hugo mention it just now. Although it was just a casual mention, he still remembered it clearly.

Hugo gave an affirmative response, "Sorry, I gave up the rights of the producer, I know this is very important to the company." Rick will have a tight atmosphere with Shirley before, and the core focus is actually the production rights. , Rick is not willing to give in, Shirley is not willing to let go. The result is clear at a glance-Shirley, who is sophisticated and sophisticated, is still better.

Rick shook his head, "No, I'm greedy." Even Steven Spielberg, now it is impossible to tightly control the production rights of all works, not to mention Hollywood except rain. Outside of Guo and Tom Cruise, no actor can get involved in the position of producer, not even Tom Hanks. So, this time Rick was too hasty, and his ambition was out of control.

"Let’s talk about specific things later. Fortunately, I now have a chance to recover, and I will take care of the matter." Rick also cut the mess quickly, and came to the conclusion directly, "Go ahead and do it." , I now need to sort out my thinking and take the initiative to attack."

After the phone was hung up, Rick stood there and thought about it quietly. The information that Hugo had just sent out was too much, and he needed to sort it out carefully. But obviously Shirley didn't plan to give Rick time to breathe. Jim Snow knocked on the door and walked in, "Rick, Shirley's call. This is her second call." Jim's expression was a little embarrassed. "When you went to the bathroom just now, she had already called one."

Rick was only slightly stunned, and realized that he wanted to take the initiative to disrupt Shirley’s plan; but in fact, Shirley also had the same idea and made a quick decision before all the uncertainties surfaced. , The final word.

Rick took a deep breath, "I see. Come in." Jim nodded and stepped out again. Rick walked to the desk and let out a long breath, with a confident smile on the corner of his mouth, "Hey. Shirley, this is Rick, sorry, I was too tired from the meeting just now and missed your call."

"It seems that everyone has been busy lately." Shirley's voice seemed comfortable, "I also had a few meetings in a row just now. This year's summer vacation is not normal. Obviously we are all starting to get busy. Everyone has some calculations for next year's summer vacation. Not allowed."

"Batman and Robin" and "Life and Death 2", who were expected to be able to create box office performances, collectively rushed to the street. The small-cost production of "My Best Friend's Wedding" actually achieved a box office counterattack; "Jurassic Park 2" "The Lost World" has a good box office, but failed to break the record, but the "Men in Black" has shown a more ferocious momentum in silence, and has a great opportunity to win the annual championship.

"Hehe, can you call me about Paramount's plans for next year's summer vacation?" Rick pretended not to know anything, and said happily.

"Don't you know?" Shirley showed just the right amount of surprise, expressing her surprise, "Didn't Hugo call you?"

"Is there anything I need to know?" Rick's voice was completely puzzled, without revealing any flaws.

Such an attitude made Shirley a little uncertain, but she did not need to change her plan. Anyway, Hugo nodded and agreed, "At the last moment, we decided to hand over the'Trumen's World' to Hugo... "

"What!" Rick raised his voice and interrupted Shirley's words in surprise, "Wow, this is really good news, great news, God, you don't know how much Hugo attaches importance to this project. , Believe me, you will never regret this decision." Rick smiled smugly, "Of course, this is Kim Carey's loss, and I am also very sorry."

Shirley listened to Rick’s exaggerated voice, her lips pressed slightly, her eyes kept rolling, “Of course, we also believe that this is a wise decision. So, I’ve talked to Hugo just now. After setting the general direction of the contract, all you need to do next is to find a suitable time, and everyone sits down and sign, and these procedures are completed."

Rick chuckled, "Of course, there is no problem, surely there is no problem. Hugo nodded and agreed, and that was naturally the best." Rick's voice was incredibly carefree, and it sounded completely normal, which made Shirley's Doubts were slightly suppressed, "But, what are the specific contract terms? What conditions did Hugo promise?"

Shirley bit the tip of her tongue lightly, "15 million dollars in remuneration, 2% of the box office dividend." She lied, just want to test Rick's reaction.

Rick frowned slightly and cursed the old fox secretly. In fact, this condition of Shirley is very in line with Hugo's style-Hugo has always not high requirements for remuneration. However, Rick was fully prepared at this time, so he smiled and shook his head, "Shirley, you know this condition is impossible, and it is impossible for us to sign."

Shirley thought she had taken the initiative back, and her voice relaxed again, "Oh? Why?"

"Invite Hugo to star in'Trumen's World', what you expect is definitely not just a'Big Talker', but a'Men in Black'." Rick's words made Shirley chuckle, but He did not speak, "So, the two choices are either 10 million U.S. dollars in salary, but 15% of the box office dividend, we can slowly discuss the bottom line of the box office; or 20 million U.S. dollars in salary, 6% of the box office dividend, there is no bottom line ."

In short: maximize the topic! Increasing the dividend ratio is to make the box office and Hugo more closely linked. Even if Hugo is not a producer, he will definitely try his best, especially during the promotion period. Increasing the remuneration ~www.readwn.com~ is a guarantee for Hugo. The attitude of the "20 Million Club" created a topic and at the same time made Paramount shed a lot of blood.

In Rick's view, Shirley is absolutely unwilling to delegate power, so he knew Shirley would choose the latter. Tone.

Shirley also saw the ugliness in it in a blink of an eye, and she chuckled lightly, "This is not a condition for me to negotiate with Hugo. I refuse."

"Then I also refuse on behalf of Hugo." Rick said plainly, hardly any leeway. Everyone in Hollywood knows that Hugo doesn't care about pay, and they all know that Hugo has left the pay issue to Rick. Rick has the absolute right to speak.

As for whether Hugo is willing to give up "Trumen's World", this is a gamble, depending on whether Hugo desires more or Paramount desires more.

Shirley bit her lower lip lightly, "Twenty million dollars, six percent."

A smile was drawn at the corner of Rick's mouth. "Twenty million dollars, six percent."

The final word!