American Peanuts

Chapter 72 Robert Downey Jr. observes in person (4K13 please subscribe)
"I've been on the phone with Kevin Feige. Congratulations Charlie Rossi, you have become a co-producer of our latest movie. You know what to do, right?" Isaac's voice came from the phone.

"Of course, sir, I will secretly monitor Kevin Feige and report his every move to you truthfully." Charlie immediately followed.

"By the way, supervise the normal progress of the film shooting."

"That's it, young man, you know how to assess the situation." Isaac approved.

He feels that Charlie is much better than Kevin Feige, who keeps saying "he wants to revive Marvel."Kevin Feige is only suitable for focusing on content and does not understand cost accounting and risk estimation. He is exactly the same as Stan Lee.

Such a simple person deserves to be taken advantage of.

"Speaking of the movie, we will start repaying Merrill Lynch's debt next year. The movie hasn't started shooting yet. Due to cost considerations, I think we should speed up the progress appropriately." Charlie said very considerately at this time.

"Kevin Feige is very insistent on this matter. It will take at least half a year. Calculated, we only have one or two months of post-production time, including early publicity and warm-up." Isaac will also feel this matter. worry.

Movies cannot be monetized immediately after they are made. They also need three steps: post-production, promotion and release to achieve box office success.

Moreover, there will be a billing period ranging from two to five months, and PB Pictures will have a sum of money waiting to be divided into accounts.So the time is very tight.

"Let's do this, leave this to me. I'm confident that I can compress the filming time to three months." Charlie suggested at this time.

Isaac laughed.He knew that this kid wanted to please him, but he didn't know that Kevin Feige was a tough guy.

"Then I can only wish you good luck." Isaac hung up the phone.

Charlie put down the phone and couldn't help but feel happy.

It can be said that the plan has taken the most critical step.

Of course he wants to acquire Marvel, but this company is not only huge in size, but also has scattered equity. Isaac himself is very cautious and has almost no flaws.The difficulty of acquisition can be imagined.

So he had no choice but to find another way. What Atis said was very correct. If he couldn't get something, he would destroy it and then take it in his hands.

The key lies in the desperate nature of this movie.

According to history, Iron Man will definitely get a very good response. Not only will it be a box office hit, it will bring Marvel back from the edge of the cliff, but it will also become the pioneering work of the MCU.

But what if the movie dies violently?There is no doubt that the entire Marvel company will become a hot potato, and by that time it will lose the copyrights of all its mainstream superheroes, including past, present and future.As long as the corresponding character is used as the protagonist, the copyright of any newly launched manga chapters will also automatically belong to the other party.

For example, the copyright of the Fantastic Four belongs to Constantine, a German production company. Marvel decided to redeem it after becoming famous in the previous life. However, the other party had no intention of selling it, so Marvel could only completely hide the Fantastic Four. , cut off all related comics by cutting off one arm, and finally recovered the copyright and it took four or five years of procrastination. This was all with the blessing of Disney’s father.

What if all the popular superheroes were treated like this?Comic periodicals are probably going to have to start anew.

It can be said that the Iron Man Ⅰ movie is Marvel's Achilles' heel.The current Marvel has reached the edge of the cliff. All he needs to do is give him a gentle push, and he will naturally fall into the abyss of eternal destruction. When the time comes, he will become a savior and take back the company that is on the verge of bankruptcy from Isaac. Not only will he not If you complain, you will still thank yourself.

As for how to mess up Iron Man, that's too simple.

After all, it may be difficult to make a good movie, but it is too easy to make a bad movie.

Not long after the call with Isaac, Kevin Feige followed up with a call.

He came to congratulate Charlie and tell him that he had officially joined the film project. The two chatted about their future prospects.

"You know me, the reason why I entered this project is to hope that the characters under Marvel can become famous. We have been suppressed by the DC gang for too long, and it is time for the world to recognize us again." Charlie said on the phone, Speaks of great goals to Kevin Feige.

As soon as he heard the name of DC, the president of the film industry immediately echoed on the phone: "You are right, this is what I think, in my opinion, the charm of DC can't match the characters of Marvel. compared to."

"Fuck DC!" the two men shouted in unison.

How should I put it, compared to the old fox Isaac, Kevin Feige is really a bit "simple".

"Rosie, I would like to ask you a small favor." Kevin Feige suddenly spoke after pondering for a while.

"Hmm, as long as it's within my capabilities." Charlie said very sincerely.Now he urgently needs to gain favorability with Kevin Feige.

"You also know that there is still a problem with the script, but that short-sighted guy Isaac wants to start filming immediately. We can only do it. Taking advantage of these few days, I want the two screenwriters to go to your place to find some Inspiration. You're a real superhero, right? And a real playboy, too, just like Tony Stark."

"Of course, but I think it's not enough to have only two screenwriters. Gwyneth is also here with me. Why not ask your leading actor to come with you too? Only by seeing it on the spot can you learn more vividly." Charlie thought for a while and added road.

"Who said this wasn't a good idea? That's it. Seriously, you made me see a turnaround, thank you." Kevin Feige said suddenly.

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me, maybe my presence will have the opposite effect." Charlie smiled.

"But at least we tried our best." Kevin Feige followed.

·
The next day, O'Hare International Airport.

"When you get to Los Angeles, contact the assistant director of Raiders of the Lost Ark directly. If you have any questions in the future, remember to call me." Charlie said when bidding farewell to Jetta.

At this time, Jetta is no longer what it used to be. Not only is it equipped with two life assistants, but there are also more than a dozen staff members from the PB headquarters. These people are elites drawn from several departments by Charlie and go with Jetta. Los Angeles, like a pioneering team, opened an office of Venus Agency there.

As the seat of Hollywood, Los Angeles can be said to be the entertainment and cultural center of the entire United States. It will be much more convenient to open an office there.

At this point, the company has properties in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, plus a souvenir project that has been officially launched. Charlie hailed it as the "four carriages" of the future group company and the vanguard to capture profits.

"Okay, boss." Jetta just nodded, saying he was a little excited.

Originally, Charlie arranged for her to be the heroine of First Blood 4, but Spielberg gave a better choice, and the heroine of First Blood [-] had to be arranged differently.

Who to let go? Charlie has no specific answer yet.

After bidding farewell to the group, Charlie did not choose to leave. Atis, who was waiting on the side, was a little confused.

Then I saw a commotion coming from the front.

"It's Robert Downey Jr.!" Artis heard someone in the crowd say.

Then we saw Robert Downey Jr. and his assistant being surrounded by people who came to ask for autographs. Robert Downey Jr. was wearing a casual suit with a large color-blocked collar.

"Take these people to the car." Charlie ordered before turning and leaving.

He didn't even take the initiative to greet him. In fact, he didn't like Robert Downey Jr. at all. After all, he hadn't been released from prison for a long time.

How should I put it, although he has repeatedly claimed that he has quit this thing, but he just listens to this kind of words.

It has been a long time since Robert Downey Jr. got an A-level big-budget film contract. He knew that this time would be a major turning point in his career. He even took the initiative to chat with Charlie in the car, showing a very humble attitude.

It wouldn't be wrong to say he was flattering, after all, Charlie did not have the right to decide the role.

"The key figure in the magazine, well, if Tony Stark can learn a little bit of your soul, the whole character will be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people." Robert Downey Jr. explained.

"In the past few days, you just need to follow me, stay by my side, and watch me work, but be careful not to speak at will, just watch quietly." Charlie followed.

"I will, sir. Apart from eating, drinking, and having sex, I will never leave you." Robert Downey Jr. nodded quickly.

Given this opportunity, it is natural to seize it well, even if it is just a pretense, you must leave a good impression on Charlie.

"What are Artis's plans for this afternoon?" At this time, she began to ask Atis next to her.

"In the interview, you have about 200 girls for interviews. In addition, the twins I mentioned before...the two have lost contact." Artis reminded.

They obviously answered the phone before getting on the plane, but when the plane landed in Chicago, the twins seemed to disappear out of thin air, neither answering the phone nor replying to the text messages.

After hearing what Artis said, Charlie was not surprised.

"I would say that the two of them are probably going to have fun. Big cities like Chicago are indeed very attractive to small-town girls."

"But that's too rude."

"If I remember correctly, you said that the two of them were just young, maybe because they were younger." Charlie thought for a while and gave the answer.

·
Three o'clock in the afternoon, PB President's Office.

The girl in black underwear walked over in a hurry. She couldn't be said to be pretty, which made the girls standing by the wall smile.

She staggered to a stop, holding her waist and twisting her hips in front of Charlie's wide desk, forming a somewhat awkward shape.

"My name is Kayla Jiawen, from Florida. I am 20 years old. I am 5.75 feet tall, 34 inches B, 24 inches, 34 inches. I have brown hair and blue eyes." She was slightly embarrassed when she noticed the ugly behavior of her actions. Self-introduction with a smile.

"I have never been in the modeling industry. I am currently studying sociology at Loyola University in Chicago. I come from a Catholic family. My father is a building materials merchant in the St. Augustine district of Miami, and my mother is a nurse."

It was obvious that she needed a lot of professional training.But Charlie has already made plans to take her in.

This girl is very beautiful, with a slender figure and a qualified height. She is very suitable for a series of modeling industries, and her age is just right. With a little training, she can make money for herself.

"There must be many boys pursuing you in school, right?" Charlie asked.

"Who says it isn't? Sir, the air in the university is filled with hormones. If you go to Rifle Hill on the Shuichu campus at night and roar, you will be able to explode many men and women. They... are like livestock." Kai La frowned slightly.

"It sounds like you don't like this?"

"Of course, I come from a very religious family and my parents would kill me if I did that," Kayla explained.

"You passed. Next up." Charlie was like a talent show judge.

After this group of girls, eight more women came in like a rush. These girls held up number signs and one after another made a pretense in front of Charlie.

Robert Downey Jr. and two screenwriters were sitting in the corner, all three of them looking a little embarrassed.

"Do Hollywood bosses live like this every day?" Art Marcum, one of the screenwriters, couldn't help but ask.

"That's not necessarily the case. After all, no one in Hollywood can gather so many young girls together to perform a catwalk show for a man." Robert Downey Jr. said truthfully.

You must know that most of the girls who came to interview this time were discovered by the magazine's artist director from various channels. He has a whole team responsible for discovering all kinds of pretty girls. This is an old tradition of magazines. Already 30 years old.

In addition, Charlie's popularity on the Internet and the strong publicity effect have also attracted many girls like Keira Jiawen to come proactively.

Combining the two, Charlie's current mobilization level has exceeded that of any media company in Hollywood.

"I'm a little dazzled when I look at it. I have to slow down." Another screenwriter said.He put a notebook on his lap, but now it was empty, not a single word was written on it.

"We're not here to feast our eyes. Don't forget the business. We must quickly record this scene and put it in a movie." Robert Downey Jr. urged.

Yes, such a playboy, even if he is just acting, is quite exciting.

Who wouldn't want to be like this?
At least the three people present were very envious.

·
Gisele Bundchen stood in front of the window, the sun shone on her cheeks, and the halo and three-dimensional facial features were superimposed, making her look like a holy statue in the church.

Outside the window, workers in bright yellow vests were dismantling three large tents in Bryant Park, which was surrounded by several busy roads.

There was the sound of a zipper being zipped up behind me.

"Okay, let's go down."

Gisele Bundchen turned her head and saw Carolina sitting astride the huge suitcase.

Giselle had packed her luggage before, and the two of them walked out of the room carrying large and small bags.

In the elevator, Giselle asked her where she was going next.

"I'm going to Paris right away. I have several filming contracts. What about you?" Carolina said.

"I...maybe need to rest for a while." Gisele Bundchen admitted openly.

As the most recognized model, Gisele actually has to face career dilemmas. Firstly...she is too expensive, and secondly, she is already 27 years old and in the twilight years of her modeling career.

"That's okay, you should take a rest." Carolina didn't know how to comfort her for a while, so she thought about it and said this.

When the two arrived on the first floor, they saw a group of girls gathering together with their luggage.

This hotel has been booked by several large model agencies before. The lobby is currently closed, and all the people present are models participating in the fashion week.

Gisele saw Adriana Lima again, she was like the center of attention in the crowd.

"How do I join..."

When passing by this group of people, Giselle faintly heard voices coming from the crowd.

"Sounds good, Charlie has taken a break from those large-scale photos...shh, someone's coming."

Gisele Bundchen had noticed that Adriana's contacts with other models were becoming increasingly frequent, and it turned out that it was related to Charlie.

Carolina had advised her on this matter before, but at that time she was still undecided.

"I have decided to go find Charlie Rossi now. No matter what, at least explain the situation and beg for his forgiveness." After walking out of the hotel, Giselle finally made her decision.

Of course, a good horse will never turn back, but Giselle is no better than before, and not many people are looking for her to cooperate. In addition, Charlie is indeed in the limelight at the moment, so she poached Razek. After comprehensive consideration, she decided Meet Charlie in person.

"Then I can only wish you good luck, and... pay attention to safety!" Carolina reminded.

　There are two more chapters in the evening.The update will be completed around three or four o'clock.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)