American fame and fortune

After looking through all the synopses of the scripts, Martin passed all of them. Original movies are not valued in Hollywood. Among the original scripts submitted by ordinary screenwriters, the chances of finding one that has left a successful impression is naturally very low.

After all, it wasn't the ordinary films that could impress him.

Martin went to look at the project plan delivered to Pacific Pictures.

Most of these are adaptation types. When screenwriters or small producers find literary works or real events worth adapting, they recommend them to production companies, and often attract investment to buy copyrights.

Martin soon discovered the familiar outlines of the story.

Regarding the adaptation of black stockbrokers, if I remember correctly, it should be "When Happiness Knocks on the Door".

Of course, the project is not suitable for him. Black people can pass first, and Will Smith's personal appeal is the key to this film.

The emperors of this era can sell shit for money. What impressed Martin the most was "Superman Hancock". If the male lead of that poor film is replaced by a less appealing actor, it might hit the street.

Martin still called to ask, after all, this is Louise's project library.

He doesn't have much conscience, but he has a little more.

The phone call was made, but the result was very disappointing. Relativity Media got the authorization in the first half of the year.

Later, Martin saw Frank Miller's Sin City, and after inquiring, he found that as early as last year, the right to adapt the illustrated novel fell into the hands of Weinstein's Dimension Pictures.

What the fat man swallowed, don't expect him to spit it out.

Martin found that today was not going well. Could it be that Robert's ritual is only useful when auditioning for roles?

He thought for a while, then called Bruce: "Old Bu, help me buy a bottle of Coke, it must be produced in 2003."

Bruce was puzzled: "There are less than two months left in 2005, you want me to buy 2003 Coke?"

Martin nodded: "Remember, it must be from 2003."

Bruce complied.

Martin does not look at the project library for the time being, and will talk about it later.

After nearly half an hour, Bruce came over with a box of soda cans of Coke. He opened the box, took out a can and threw it to Martin: "It's hard to find, I got it from a discount store."

Martin motioned for Bruce to be quiet, put the Coke in front of the keyboard, mouse and monitor, waited for a while, then opened it, and drank it all in one go.

Only then did he continue to look through the project library.

When the database turned to the last page, Martin saw a manga adaptation project.

The sender is a screenwriter named Michael Bradt, who has participated in the script writing of "Little Ghost Thief" and "Fast and Furious 2". He wants to adapt a niche and unpopular comic of Dingniu Comics into a script.

The comic is called "Wanted".

Martin had just met Julie, so he naturally thought of the film adaptation of the same name.

According to the project planning introduction, the comic is a short story published by Dingniu Company last year, with a total of six episodes, and the original author is Mark Miller.

The name Martin is somewhat familiar, but he can't remember it when he thinks about it carefully. Like most people in his previous life, he watched a lot of movies based on American comics, but he had never read the comics themselves, let alone the author.

The only known author of American comics is Stan Lee, because he often has cameo appearances in Marvel movies.

Martin checked Mark Miller through the Internet. This is an author who has participated in the writing of DC comics many times.

Among his many works, "Wanted Warrant" has a mediocre reputation and response.

It may be for these reasons that when Martin called Dingniu Comics, they confirmed that the copyright of the adaptation was still there.

Martin recalled carefully that the film should have been a success. James McAvoy later played Professor X, and Jolie continued her violent upward trend after cheating with Pete, as if she once entered the 20 million club.

After quickly browsing through the remaining items in the database, Martin turned off the computer and greeted, "Let's go, Old Bu."

Bruce followed Martin, throwing the can into the trash, wondering: "The taste of Coke in 2003 is nothing special."

Martin greeted the custodian and went out to Pacific Pictures to find a comic shop.

There's one near Warner Studios.

Martin went in and asked the boss, "Wanted Warrant" is not sold in this niche store.

The boss called and asked several colleagues before finding all the six issues of Dingniu comics published in "Wanted".

"Wanted" has not yet been published as an independent volume...

Martin went to the nearby coffee shop and read "Wanted Warrant" carefully. It was not as expected. Comics and movies are completely different things.

The comic is a self-defeating carnival, without any moral integrity, full of all kinds of wretched stalks, the protagonist Wesley has evolved from an ordinary person to a super villain, and has reached the pinnacle of life, highlighting the reality and magic of good and evil.

The hero is the perpetrator on the side of evil, not the guardian on the side of the hero.

Another important character, Fox, is black in the comics.

If it was shot according to the comics and the villain hero's mad killing rhythm, the movie might become a niche carnival for certain groups, but it's safe and sound.

Martin has self-knowledge. As a super scumbag, he has no ability to adapt the script.

The acting is okay, the publicity can think of some crooked ideas, and there is a not-so-strong support group behind him, and the support group has a relatively high degree of trust in him.

Others are far behind.

Martin thought for a while, found out the number he had written down, called Michael Bradt, and claimed to have seen his project plan, intending to promote this film project, and wanted to ask him how to adapt it.

Bradt didn't describe it in detail, but roughly said: "If I write the script, I will definitely make major changes. Good and evil are opposed, the male protagonist is righteous, and Sloan and his subordinates are naturally the evil side."

Because he didn't have the copyright, he was worried about being kicked out. After a brief talk, Bradt stopped mentioning the adaptation of the script.

Martin chatted with him a few more words. The reason why the other party submitted the project was not only to be a screenwriter, but also to develop in the direction of a producer.

There is no way, if you don't have the title of producer, the screenwriter has no human rights.

Martin doesn't know much about the copyright market of Hollywood comics. According to Bradt's estimation, this kind of unpopular comics can be won for less than 500,000 US dollars.

Then there are various pre-development costs such as screenwriters, directors, producers, and investment.

After experiencing the Wax Museum, Geshan Youyan and jeans, Martin also wants to make a set by himself, but his ability, experience and funds will be under tremendous pressure.

After coming to Hollywood for the three films, he received a total of 1 million U.S. dollars in film remuneration, plus Atlanta's savings, excluding various expenses, he has at least a million dollars in his hands.

Martin remembered another thing, to set aside tax money.

However, investing in the film and television industry can be partially tax deductible.

He can't spend all his money on a movie project, and it's not enough.

Martin found that it was safest to ask a rich woman to take care of her.

Louise's experience ability is not a problem.

The project comes from the inventory of Pacific Pictures. It would be too dishonest not to include Louise.

Martin can't handle such a pan alone, so it's most appropriate to ask Louise to cooperate.

Martin immediately called Thomas. In Hollywood, where the star per capita film and television production company is located, it is very simple to set up a studio, and there are professional companies that provide one-stop services.

After drinking a cup of coffee and making a few phone calls, Martin realized that he still had to continue on the road of being supported by a rich woman.

Before being squeezed dry by Louise, act quickly.

Martin left the cafe, went to Pacific Pictures, and found Louise in the president's office.

Louise was wearing business attire and black-rimmed glasses, and was dealing with official business, which was completely different from the slutty way she was in private.

She glanced at Martin: "Have you gained something?"

Martin opened a chair and sat across from her: "The comic adaptation recommendation item numbered 040717, Dingniu Comic's work "Wanted"."

Louise opened the database search, and quickly found it. She had seen this project, and she was more or less impressed: "The comics are relatively small, and the style is dark and cult."

She remembered more content: "Michael Bradt called me, and I chatted with him a little bit. According to his vision, the production cost is at least 35 million US dollars. If star-level actors are invited, the budget It will increase significantly.”

Martin said: "I just called Bradt and talked about the script adaptation. I think this project has something to do."

Louise shook her head and reminded: "Martin, you have been in Los Angeles for less than a year."

Martin knew that he was not convincing, and he was not entangled in the so-called prospects of the film. Those were all nonsense, so he simply said: "I am going to set up a studio, buy the copyright of this work, and discuss it with Bradt carefully. If so, he will write the script."

Louise understood what he meant: "You invest up front, and the rest of the funds will be settled?"

Martin said: "This project must be released after Geshan Youyan. As long as Geshan Youyan succeeds, I am 90% sure to persuade Vincent and Sofia to continue investing. This will solve half or more of the investment. The rest of the platter funds need to be reconsidered." Can you and Pacific Pictures participate?"

Louise was alert and asked, "Martin, what are you plotting?"

"Me?" Martin couldn't help smiling: "I'm trying to become a superstar earlier so that I can earn more money to support you."

Louise snorted: "Do I need to remind you? Your heart is dark."

Martin knew that words were not convincing: "You help me this time, five brand new cocktails, not improved recipes."

"Sure enough, your heart is dark." Louise confirmed: "You have hidden so many private goods."

In Los Angeles and Hollywood, she was not afraid of Martin's ups and downs, she pondered for a while, and said in business: "Pacific Pictures can help you organize the platter, but I have to pay the fee. If the film fails, Pacific Pictures' funds will be drawn first. The same goes for making a profit.”

She is invincible.

Martin has no foundation, this is the first time he put together a platter, and he has no experience. He needs a veteran like Louise, so he immediately replied: "No problem."

As for the platter, other people's funds must be used to make it.

Louise laughed suddenly: "This project requires tens of millions of dollars in investment. If you screw it up, Xingtu will basically be finished. Stupid, don't you want me to keep you? I will lock you in my wine cellar , as a slave, researching new cocktail recipes for me every day."

Martin has such a thick skin, he deliberately said: "I know, you want to protect me, lest my head be blown off by the support group."

The two finalized their preliminary intentions, and there are still a lot of things to do in the future.