American fame and fortune

On Monday morning, in a seemingly ordinary studio, Ellen DeGeneres was preparing for a new episode of the show.

Bored while doing her hair, she picked up the "Hollywood Report" next to her and flipped through it.

As a newspaper that specializes in reporting Hollywood developments, the North American box office list every Monday is essential and published in a prominent position.

Allen saw it at a glance, and the first one was "The Mountain Has Eyes", and the related picture is the main poster of the movie - Martin Davis!

"Shit." She immediately lost the mood to read the newspaper and threw it on the ground.

The assistant came to pick it up, and Allen yelled: "Take all the entertainment newspapers for me and throw them in the trash can!"

Like most actors, she is also known as a double-faced person.

The others were cautious, for fear of making the boss unhappy if they were not careful.

Allen's face was always clouded.

As long as she thought of that little bastard who didn't cooperate with her and won the North American box office championship, she felt uncomfortable.

The guests who participated in the recording of the program today were unlucky and were made things difficult by Allen.

After going back, he vomited bitterness to other media, saying that Ellen DeGeneres was vicious and mean.

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In the entertainment room of the villa, Angelina Jolie sat on the floor and stacked blocks with her son.

Whenever she builds a house, the child always picks up a big block and throws it to destroy her house.

Julie hitched up again, the child smashed again, and the two had a great time.

The nanny knocked on the door lightly and reminded: "Mr. Gaye is here."

This is an agent. Julie currently doesn't have an agent. She fired her agent last month because of poor film selections in the past few times.

The nanny came to replace Julie and play with the children.

Julie went to the living room and nodded to Guye: "I was just with my son."

Guye opened the bag, took out a document, and handed it to Julie: "The second adoption procedure has been completed, and people can bring it back at any time."

Julie looked at it briefly, put it aside, and asked: "I just cared about being with my son, and I didn't have time to watch the latest situation of "The Mountain Has Eyes". How was the box office in the first week?"

"Big sale!" Gaye said simply: "Last week, it was the champion of the box office charts, breaking 10,000 in a single venue, with a total box office of 34.15 million U.S. dollars."

He specifically added: "The word-of-mouth of the film is very good in the horror genre, with an average score of A- from the audience on Cinema Score, and a score of 7.5 from IMDB users."

Julie has paid special attention to some public data. Geshan Youyan's production cost is 16 million US dollars, and even if it is announced, it will cost about the same amount. Based on the box office and word-of-mouth in the past two days, it is estimated that the North American box office can recover the cost.

"Where's Martin?" Julie asked emphatically.

Gaye brought a newspaper clipping made by his assistant: "Most of the media praised his acting skills, including WMA and Warner Bros., but he did a good job in the film, and the critics praised him."

Julie took it and flipped through it quickly, and said while watching: "The box office has really exploded. Including "Zombie Gigolo", the film with Martin as the leading actor has been successful three times in a row."

Gaye said: "I specifically asked people to check the Internet feedback. Not only was it a box office success, Martin also gained a large number of supporters, his personal supporters."

The whole of Hollywood is chasing success, and Julie is no exception. She pondered for a moment and said, "Have you read the first draft of "Wanted"? How do you feel?"

Gaye knew that Julie was very assertive, so he directly expressed his true feelings: "The plot is just like that, and the level is slightly higher. This kind of film mainly depends on the action design."

"I talked to Martin about motion design, it sounds cool." Julie thought of the first "Tomb Raider", said: "Martin has succeeded again, I think he is more reliable in choosing films, and he knows Marketing and hype, I'm ready to work with him."

Gayer agrees: "Although "Alexander the Great" failed, Louise-Meyer has done well in investing in medium-sized projects. You have a good relationship with Louise. She is willing to..."

There are some things that he is too embarrassed to say directly.

Julie then said: "Louis is willing to help me when I am in trouble. It is very rare, I understand."

Gaye understood Julie's current situation very well, and there was no effective work to save the round, and went straight to the third line and fell.

Even from now on, he can only play a female supporting role or a villain.

Jolie said again: "I can accept a salary of 5 million US dollars, but the crew has to provide salary for the nanny, and leave time for me to spend time with my son, and the rest... so be it."

Jolie was paid $10 million for her last film, Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Afterwards, the two films failed at the box office one after another, and the remuneration was immediately discounted by half.

"I'm going to Pacific Pictures today," Gaye said.

Julie got up and was ready to accompany her son: "After the negotiation, notify me to sign the contract."

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Pacific Pictures, the company's few employees are busy.

After Louise took over the preparation of "Wanted Warrant", nearly half of the company's staff devoted themselves to this new project.

Early this morning, Martin came to Pacific Pictures because Wu Maoting wanted to talk about investment.

Wu Maoting came to the reception room, greeted Louise first, and immediately came over to shake hands with Martin, and said with a smile: "Congratulations, the movie is a big hit at the box office, and you have become the box office champion!"

Martin said with a smile: "The work of the past year has finally paid off."

Wu Maoting also laughed: "I heard that this is your second box office champion, it's amazing!"

Now is not the time to be modest, Martin said directly: "I believe there will be a third and fourth box office champion in the future."

Wu Maoting waved to the back, waited for someone to deliver a photo album, and handed it to Martin: "It's all in my inventory, none of which are too high-end, and there are not many high-end goods in recent years, so just tick off the ones you like , I’ll give it to you at cost price and ship it directly to Los Angeles.”

Martin took the photo album: "I'm not welcome."

He also wouldn't choose high-end goods, after all, they were shipped back to Atlanta to give away, mainly for Lily to practice.

Wu Maoting turned to Louise at this time and said: "Ms. Mel, let's talk about investment. During this period of time, I have seen Hollywood's world-leading production model and witnessed the broad market prospects of Hollywood movies. Saw how you guys run a movie."

He thought of Hong Kong City: "It has to be said that Hong Kong City's films are lagging behind in all aspects, and there is no chance of catching up. I decided to participate in your platter investment."

Louise pushed up her black-rimmed eyes: "Pacific Pictures and Warner Bros. are long-term partners, and they have basically negotiated cooperation matters... Oh, yes, the adaptation project between Scorsese and Leonardo, Named "The Departed Walker."

She asked directly: "I wonder how much Mr. Wu plans to invest?"

Wu Maoting said: "The 15 million US dollars will arrive in the account within two months."

Louise stood up and shook hands with Wu Maoting who also stood up: "It's a pleasant cooperation."

The two only need to reach an agreement, and there will naturally be professionals to take over the specific negotiations.

After Wu Maoting finished talking about the investment, he talked about another thing: "I have a small request. My daughter Danni, who has just given her English name, will be based in Los Angeles in the future. I also ask Ms. Mel to take care of her. .She's going to college prep, wants to go to USC film school..."

Louise said directly: "I will write a letter of recommendation to Dani myself."

Wu Maoting said, "Thank you."

He waved to the back again, and someone brought up two gift boxes: "My friend's heart, I must accept it."

The other party was so enthusiastic, how could Martin and Louise have the nerve to refuse.

As a gift, Louise presented commemorative posters of all the movies the company had invested in.

Martin also prepared a return gift, and asked Lao Bu to come in and hand it over to Wu Maoting's subordinates.

Of course, the crocodile tooth pendant he hunted himself and the clown sculpture in the shape of Martin.

Not expensive, but full of sincerity.

Aren't friends giving gifts to each other?

When Wu Maoting's father and daughter left, Martin opened the gift box and took a look. Inside was a green jade plaque, which indicated that the planting water was obviously better than last time.

Louise's was a string of pendants.

Martin handed it to Bruce and asked Louise, "Is $15 million enough for me to get the role?"

"I also got some investment in Cambodia." Louise didn't say the specific amount, but told Martin: "I will collect 20 million US dollars to participate in Martin Scorsese's project platter."

This is completely borrowing chicken and laying eggs. Pacific Pictures itself does not need to invest, but can profit from management fees and profit cuts.

Louise is not a philanthropist, nor would she spend so much money just to help Martin.

Martin was in a great mood, and followed Louise into her office, went to the wine cabinet to take out the wine and glasses, opened them and poured a glass each.

First, "The Mountain Has Eyes" was a big hit at the box office and won the box office championship. Even if it is not optimistic, the North American box office of 80 million US dollars is very promising.

Now that Wu Maoting's investment is settled, and he can bring 20 million US dollars to discuss cooperation with the crew of "The Departed", what is there to be dissatisfied with.

Martin clinked glasses with Louise: "I still rely on you for the negotiation intention of the crew."

Thomas's words are not enough, and Louise still needs to push. After all, 20 million US dollars belongs to the investment of Pacific Pictures.

Louise took off her glasses, drank it down, and reminded: "You are in debt again."

It is only natural to pay debts, Martin understood, and said, "I will go to Sherman Oaks tonight to pay the debts."

Louise was very satisfied with Martin's attitude of actively repaying the debt: "Remember to come before dinner."

As a cattle breeder, she also realized that the cattle must be fed before they can have strength.

At this moment, Nikki knocked on the door and came in, saying, "Angelina Jolie's agent is here and wants to talk about cooperation."

Louise went to see Gaye in the reception room and would be back soon.

The specific negotiations will be in charge of the deputy producer dispatched to the "Wanted" studio.

Martin knew Angelina Jolie would no longer have a problem joining the cast of "Wanted."

The success of a movie is enough to change the choices of many people.

Winners have the capital to make better choices.

Louise said: "A salary of $5 million is Jolie's bottom line." When she became ruthless, the so-called friendship was not at all in her eyes: "I will wait for her for two months, if Jolie and Pitt are still not exposed , I will be kicked out."

Martin thought of the love triangle in the past: "It must be wonderful."

But Louise came up with a bad idea: "You don't want to have a leg? Julie actually has a crush on you, and then the four-corner relationship... No, you seduce Julie and Aniston at the same time, wow, it's so exciting!"

Martin's cell phone rang, and he went to the window to pick it up.

It was Thomas who called, and the agent was obviously excited: "Man, we won the box office champion again!"

"Won't you celebrate for me?" Martin asked.

Thomas said: "At noon, I'm treating guests. You come to the company first, come here quickly."

"I'll go right away." Martin hung up the phone, said something to Louise, left Pacific Pictures, and rushed to WMA.