American Peanuts

Chapter 121 A magnificent series comparable to The Lord of the Rings
"Thank you. In addition, I have a film company, which is the original Westin Films." Charlie Rossi then tried to say.

"I know about it."

"We have a project, adapted from Stephen King's novel of the same name, which is expected to be released this summer. I would like to ask Mr. Stephen King to help with the platform and promote it!" Charlie mentioned another thing.

"Is that why you came to the annual meeting? I understand." George Martin nodded, and then he understood why a busy man like Charlie Rossi appeared here.

"Yes, I would like to ask if you know each other? Can you introduce me to someone?"

The relationship between writers is actually more like that of colleagues. Most of the two people know each other, and the relationship is not too bad.

"I think he should be a guest at an old friend's house now. I'll take care of it." George Martin nodded immediately.

"In addition, I……"

Just as George Martin was about to speak, there was a sudden commotion not far away.

"Sorry, you can't go in, ma'am."

"Mr. Martin, I would like to explain some issues about the manuscript to you in person..."

Charlie turned his head and found that there was a woman in the aisle who was stopped by the waiter. She was a middle-aged woman with long straight flaxen hair. She was very thin and looked a little haggard. The clothes on her body also looked very old and gave people a slovenly feeling. .

George Martin looked a little impatient and said to Charlie: "Sorry, I may have to deal with some problems now."

Then he waved and the waiter who blocked the way let him go.

"Thank you, Mr. Martin, for giving me this opportunity." The lady walked over quickly and said sincerely.

"To be honest, Ms. Susan, I have read your manuscript and it is not qualified for publication." George Martin said straightforwardly.

George Martin himself is a best-selling author and an editor of a publishing house in his early years. He is still doing related work now. Naturally, there will be people who want to discover him.

"I know it may look a little inconsistent because of the background of the times, but this is what I want to insist on, a dystopian society, playing a game about survival..." Martin calls Susan The lady explained nonchalantly.

But no matter what she said, George Martin sitting there remained indifferent.

It was obvious that he had made up his mind.

But Ms. Susan still stood there and chattered endlessly, starting from the background of the story to the subsequent plot arrangements.

So much so that George Martin, who has always had a good temper, was a little impatient.

"Madam, I can feel your passion for creation, but you still need to continue to polish it. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work." George Martin explained helplessly.

Unappreciated talent happens all the time. In fact, most people don't know themselves well enough.

From an editor's point of view, it is actually difficult to answer such a question. If it is put too lightly, it will make people feel that one is too hypocritical, which will lead to new questions. But if it is put too seriously, it is likely to lead to The rage of rejectors.

So often one can only answer decisively and resolutely.

"If you think there's a problem there..."

"Sorry, I think you need to start over ma'am."

"But……"

"I still have friends here, please leave." George Martin waved to the waiter behind her.

"Ma'am, this is a private place..."

"Let go of me!"

Seeing the lady entangled with several waiters, the scene was about to fall into chaos, but Charlie, who was sitting opposite George Martin, suddenly spoke.

"Madam, I'm interested in what you just described. You can try to be more detailed." Charlie Rossi spoke.

Ms. Susan seemed to have seen a savior. Now even the waiter did not dare to take any further action.

"I named this novel "The Hunger Games" and I have been working on it for a full year and a half. It is a science fiction novel and is targeted at teenagers..."

Charlie listened patiently, but George Martin opposite him showed an expression of "pity" at this time.

He had received this manuscript a long time ago. From then on, Susan began to contact him from time to time. She was really a stubborn woman.

But what Charlie said next surprised George Martin.

"I think it's pretty good, how about this Susan..."

"Susan Collins." She said her full name.

"Ms. Susan Collins, my company will be responsible for the distribution work. In addition, I am also very interested in the film and television copyright of your work. I wonder if you are willing to sell it?"

"Of course, sir, I'm very happy." Susan Collins clasped her hands and looked at Charlie as if she were looking at God.

Charlie acted like he was giving precious water to a person walking in the desert, not a bottle of mineral water, but an entire lake!

"Very good. This is my secretary's phone number. Can you call her tomorrow? I will explain this to you tonight."

Charlie unfolded the napkin and wrote Artis's phone number on it with a pen.

Susan Collins left with a lot of gratitude, but George Martin shook his head dumbfounded.

"Young man, I think you are a little impulsive, or maybe you are simply interested..." George Martin said noncommittally.

He knew that for someone like Charlie, the cost of publishing a book was almost negligible, and it didn't require a celebrity endorsement.

Of course Westin Films also has its own publishing organization. In fact, the American publishing industry has also been divided up by media giants.

"I'm really excited, that's how Taylor Swift was discovered." Charlie nodded with a smile.

"Then you're very lucky." George Martin couldn't laugh or cry.

It’s true that The Hunger Games is a bestseller, but to Charlie now it’s just a mosquito leg.

Just like "A Song of Ice and Fire", what he values ​​​​is the income from subsequent film and television adaptations.

And... The Hunger Games is linked to another actress.

An actress who is about to win the Oscar for Best Actress at the age of 22.

Jennifer Lawrence.Nicknamed Big Cousin.Winning the audience's love with her friendly neighbor persona is actually just another kind of "hypocrisy". She once wrestled on the red carpet once every two years.

In addition, she has maintained an inextricable relationship with Weinstein, who even bluntly said that he allowed her to "grow" in exchange for winning the Oscar.

But now, Weinstein has disappeared, and Jennifer Lawrence has not officially entered Hollywood.

The apparent boss of Westin Films has also become Charlie Rossi.

"I don't know what kind of encounter we will have this time." Charlie Rossi wanted to meet this scheming woman.

"I don't know what kind of encounter this is, but I have an idea. Do you want to hear it? I want to put A Song of Ice and Fire on the big screen."

George Martin spoke at this time.In fact, many people came to inquire about the adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, and some even offered a high price, but George Martin refused them all. He did not want his hard-working work to become a popcorn-style commercial. Blockbusters.

He hopes A Song of Ice and Fire will become a film series on par with Lord of the Rings.

But until now, he still has not been able to meet "Peter Jackson" who belongs to A Song of Ice and Fire.

When Charlie showed up, he immediately thought of PB Pictures. After all, Peter Jackson was discovered by the original Westin Pictures. They might be able to replicate the glory of The Lord of the Rings again.

However, he did not trust the young man at first, but patiently tried to find out what his purpose was.

Charlie was spying on George Martin, and George Martin was actually spying on him.

Now, he is sure that Charlie Rossi is a qualified person. At least he has read the original work and likes it, which is enough.

The next second, Charlie Rossi shook his head: "This work is completely unsuitable for being put on the big screen!"

(End of this chapter)