American fame and fortune

A huge poster hangs in front of the main entrance of the Los Angeles Convention Center, attracting people who come in and out to keep looking up.

On the poster, Martin is wearing a suit and leather shoes, holding a Samsung S5830 smartphone.

Inside the conference center, a large number of reporters from the entertainment, social and technology circles gathered. The cameras in their hands kept filming, recording the signing of the contract between Martin and Samsung people on the rostrum.

Martin signed the symbolic contract, exchanged contracts with Samsung, and stood in front of the media cameras to shake hands and take photos.

Jason Lee, an executive representing Samsung, also presented Martin with a large gift on the spot.

Many special mobile phones inlaid with gold and diamonds.

Both parties were interviewed by reporters again. Martin has always been particular about collecting money and not only used a Samsung mobile phone in public places, but he also boasted about it.

Jason Lee also gave Martin a burst of commercial praise.

In order to seize the increasingly important smartphone market, Samsung spent a huge sum of money to sign a commercial endorsement contract with Martin.

The two parties have signed a contract until 2013, and the annual endorsement fee is as high as 16 million US dollars.

In addition, Samsung will provide a certain number of new flagship phones to Martin and his relatives and friends every quarter. If Martin's time permits, Samsung will also provide him with two high-value global tours, including multi-person escorts.

As for the list, Martin can choose at will by looking at Korean entertainment newspapers or film and television dramas.

The press conference ended and the group returned backstage.

Jason Lee wanted to rush back to South Korea. Before leaving, he went to find Martin and exchanged a few words briefly: "Mr. Davis, I don't know if your Coca-Cola Cult will accept Korean members."

Martin smiled and said: "Of course, Mr. Li can join at any time."

Jason Lee took out the commemorative Coke token: "Do you still need to register on the website?"

Martin nodded: "Yes, it's a very simple procedure."

"When I came to the United States this time, I originally wanted to join the Coca-Cola Cult and attend the Coca-Cola Cult's gatherings." Jason Lee was not without regrets: "There is something urgent in Korea, and I need to rush back immediately."

He invited: "The last time Mr. Davis went to South Korea, I happened to be away from Seoul and had no chance to entertain. I hope Mr. Davis can have time to go to South Korea again this year to give Samsung the opportunity to entertain."

Of course, Martin will not refuse the kindness: "I have two new films released this year, and I should go to South Korea for their premiere."

Jason Lee said: "Be sure to call me in advance and leave the premiere and other matters to Samsung."

After chatting for a long time, the deputy came over to remind us that it was time to set off.

Jason Lee left the conference center and took a car directly to the airport.

The deputy is his confidant and doesn't quite understand: "President, no matter how influential he is, he is only a star in the entertainment industry."

In South Korea, whether they are girl groups or idols worshiped by thousands of people, in their eyes, they are no different from that.

"He is not only a star, but also the boss of a film company." Jason Lee was not affected by the inherent impression of South Korea. Instead, he looked far ahead: "There are some things that you can't touch. Martin Davis also has a huge influence in American politics. , he convened several gatherings of the Coca-Cola Church, in which not only state legislators and senators, but also the current Secretary of State and the Commander-in-Chief were present in person.”

The deputy was stunned for a moment: "Is his route so high-end?"

Jason Lee said: "There are reasons why Samsung agreed to a US$16 million endorsement and why I deliberately made friends."

The deputy understood: "I heard that this man is very lecherous. I will immediately compile a list for him to choose from when I get back."

Jason Lee warned: "This matter must be done well."

On the other side, Martin got into the Escalade, took a large handbag containing mobile phone boxes, took out two, and handed them to Thomas: "Take them and give them away."

Then he placed two on the passenger seat: "For your sisters."

After finishing speaking, Martin realized something was wrong and added another one: "There's also the stupid Editor-in-Chief Qiao."

Bruce had seen one that Martin had taken apart and said, "Samsung is more generous than Nokia."

"Because Finns are America's godsons at best." Martin said casually: "Koreans are America's dogs."

Thomas answered: "Actually, the key lies in the Coca-Cola Cult."

As soon as these words came out, Bruce understood.

Martin simply sorted out his mobile phones, and mailed one of them back to Atlanta and gave it to Elena.

The rest Lily, Elizabeth, Jolie and Aniston, etc., will each receive one.

Thomas put away his cell phone and said, "By the way, Warner Pictures is holding an internal preview of "Pharaohs and Gods" today."

"Ridley's efficiency has nothing to say." Martin put down his handbag and said, "I remember that "Green Lantern" was also released this summer?"

Thomas said: "'Green Lantern' will be released in June, and 'Pharaohs and Gods' will be released on the first weekend of May, a week before 'John Wick 2'."

“The competition is fierce this summer,” Martin said.

Thanks to the box office and DVD sales of the first film, Disney Pictures specially scheduled "John Wick 2" to be released on May 13 in the summer season.

It was not easy to coordinate this schedule. Kevin Feige even came to have a fight with Alan Horn, because Disney once wanted to allocate this schedule to Marvel's superhero movie "Thor."

But the internal test screenings of "Thor" were so bad that Disney asked Kevin Feige to re-edit the film and push it to a July release.

Martin has ended his partnership with Warner Bros. and is not eligible to participate in Warner Pictures' internal previews. It is not known what the specific situation will be.

However, there should be no surprises in Ridley Scott’s epic film.

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Warner Studios, the largest movie theater.

A group of Warner executives, led by Warner Pictures president Jon Berg and distribution director Daniel, were watching an internal test screening of "Pharaohs and Gods."

Ridley Scott sat in the back row, full of confidence.

This is his favorite type of film to make. Even though he encountered many setbacks, he never gave up.

Ridley Scott has always believed that he would once again make an epic film that was as successful in terms of word-of-mouth, box office, and awards as "Gladiator."

The film shows the scene of Moses opening the sea. The special effects budget is burning crazily every second, but the effect and momentum presented are quite amazing, as if recreating the story in the Bible.

The scenes are grand, the special effects are outstanding, the momentum is majestic, and the mountains and seas are turned upside down...

This film is worthy of the title of super epic, it is simply a perfect visual representation of the Bible story!

Finally, the preview screening is over.

Jon Berg nodded slightly and was quite satisfied with the film itself. The only problem was that it took a long time.

He checked his watch and saw that the video had been playing for almost three hours.

After Daniel read it, he always felt that there was something wrong, but when he thought about it carefully, it seemed that there was no problem.

The film is very serious and has a good pace. It respects the original story in the Bible and conforms to the three-act structure that is the key to the success of Hollywood movies. It foreshadows when it needs to be foreshadowed, turns when it needs to turn, and climaxes when it needs to climax.

Definitely an extremely neat Hollywood movie.

Daniel asked Jon Berg directly: "How does it feel?"

"Everything else is good, but the length of the film is too long, close to three hours, and the audience will be impatient." Jon Berg's consideration is not unreasonable. Hollywood has done a lot of market research, and most of the audience's time to concentrate is It can only be kept at about 120 minutes.

He also considered from a commercial perspective: "A film length of more than three hours will also seriously affect the film schedule. At least one movie will be missed in a theater every day, which will greatly affect box office revenue."

Daniel, a traditional Hollywood film distribution producer, agrees with the latter point: "It's definitely too long."

Jon Berg thought for a while and said: "Solicit opinions and re-edit the film, delete some unnecessary scenes and plots, and shorten the length of the film to less than 130 minutes."

Daniel reminded: "Although Ridley Scott does not have the final editing rights, he is also an old director among old directors. You'd better communicate with him in advance."

Jon Berg nodded: "I will."

The staff of Warner Pictures began to collect the opinions of those who watched the test screening. Jon Berg went over to chat with Ridley Scott and asked him to go to the reception room to wait for a while and would talk to him later.

Ridley Scott knew as soon as he heard that the producers had objections to the film.

The number of directors in Hollywood who could get the final editing rights could be counted on one hand, and Ridley was not among them. He had no choice but to follow a staff member to the reception room next to him.

After Ridley left, Jon Berg held an internal meeting on the spot to discuss possible problems with "Pharaohs and Gods" in order to improve the film.

After losing the suppression of Allen Horn, many executives of Warner Pictures have gone on the road of letting themselves go, never to return.

Jon Byrne's opinion that the film is too long and needs to be shortened to less than 130 minutes has been widely recognized.

Some people even think that shortening the film to 110 minutes is enough. In this way, time can be squeezed and two more shows can be scheduled every day.

Ridley didn't wait long before Jon Berg entered the reception room.

"The filming of "Pharaohs and Gods" is excellent, an epic masterpiece!" Jon Berg first praised, and then changed his tone: "But the length of the film is too long. I hope to re-edit it and shorten it to less than 130 minutes. ."

As soon as these words came out, Ridley was somewhat unhappy: "The current version is a complete story. If such a long content is cut, it will affect the smoothness of the story."

Jon Berg has his own reason: "The story can be more streamlined. This is the Exodus and Moses' parting of the sea. The specific story content is very familiar to the audience. Cutting out some irrelevant content will not affect the viewing of the movie, and When the audience watches this story, what do they pay attention to first? The special effects and big scenes!"

Strictly speaking, Jon Berg's words are not wrong at all.

Ridley made a concession: "I agree to reduce it to 150 minutes, but no matter how short it is..."

Jon Berg shot him down.

Ridley was helpless, but had no choice, because this was Hollywood and he had no final editing rights.