I’m in Hollywood

"Eric, I met Richard A. Lovett at a party at Frank's house last night. He said that Matt Damon would like to try the role of Bourne. I remember that you were very interested in Matt. Can play, so I promised to think about it, how do you feel?"

Eric looked at the draft contract that MGM and Marshall had initially reached, and did not raise their heads. Asked Amy: "Is he willing to accept our pay plan?"

After the success of "Speed ​​and Passion", in the process of confirming the film sequel to the two male protagonists Van Diesel and Paul Walker, Eric and the Firefly system executives have discussed many times and recently confirmed a new base salary plus bonus. The pay program.

Simply put, the new payroll contract will give the protagonist a basic salary. Then, according to the box office situation after the film is released, the player will be given another bonus. The higher the box office, the higher the bonus will naturally be.

For example, "Speed ​​and Passion 2" has been launched. Due to the success of the first part, MGM has given Fandy Searle and Paul Walker a basic salary of $5 million. $5 million, which is also the base salary limit for the new pay program that the Firefly System will implement in the future.

Next, according to the contract content, as long as the sequel global box office reaches 500 million US dollars, the total scores of the two male protagonists will reach 10 million US dollars respectively, and the global box office will reach 700 million US dollars. This figure will rise to 15 million US dollars, 900 million globally. In the US dollar, the total pay will reach the top 20 million US dollars. If the global box office figures can still rush higher, MGM will naturally be willing to pay more. However, if the sequel global box office is less than $300 million, the two will not receive any bonuses.

Of course, detailed contracts are much more complicated than this simple calculation. Moreover, other film projects in the future will also consider factors such as film theme, budget cost and so on. After all, no one can expect a budgetary cost of only $20 to $30 million. The global box office is also difficult to exceed 300 million. The vulgar comedy can accept the "Big Bomb" payment model of "Speed ​​and Passion."

However, the overall idea of ​​this new pay program is simple and easy. At the same time, this kind of pay program can also maximize the actor and project bundles, which can reduce the risk of the studio, but also will not attack the enthusiasm of the actors. In order to get more rewards, the actors will naturally work hard.

In fact, Eric has produced a similar payment payment idea in the past few years. The "Spider-Man" film signed by Stewart Langkel and Firefly is roughly the same. It is only now that the large-scale implementation has been formally confirmed, mainly because the Firefly system now has the power to change the rules of Hollywood.

Currently, Van Dysell and Paul Walker have accepted new pay contracts. In the future, the key projects of the Firefly system, such as the follow-up series of the special movie universe, the Marvel movie universe series, the Harry Potter series, and the Pirates of the Caribbean series, will adopt this kind of payment payment scheme.

Amy noticed what Eric had realized in a careless manner. He said: "This, Richard Lovett means that Damon is not a newcomer. However, he said that many things can be talked about. of."

"And then," Eric looked up at Amy and smiled. He lowered his head and continued to look at the documents in front of him. "Then, "Bourne" is a success, everything is as it used to be, because it keeps on because The issue of interest distribution and the main creatives are even smashed, even when the project is yellow, like the current "Black Man"?"

Amyton was a bit silent, and other people in the conference room who wanted to speak were closed.

Eric patiently finished the last few drafts of the contract and closed the documents. Then I looked up and swept the several MGM executives who were still sitting around, saying: "A lot of things I have said more than once, we It’s the master of Hollywood. Now that we have enough strength, we should take back the initiative lost by these big studios step by step. From now on, Hollywood, only we can say the finals, and Not the stars, directors or producers."

After a pause, Eric continued to add a plain tone: "Of course, you can also understand that now in Hollywood, I have the final say, you are all Williams's vassals, but also have privileges, but others, they We can only abide by the rules we have set up. So, do you have any objections?"

Eric’s voice fell, and the conference room became quieter. Several executives didn’t even have the eye-catching little tricks, and no one dared to try to raise any objections at this time. Eric’s tone is very dull, but it’s obviously not a joke. Who knows if this time will jump out and will be swept away.

Eric waited for a moment and nodded with satisfaction. He said, "Very good, then, go back to the topic. In the past, if we didn't master the initiative of the "Speed ​​and Passion" series, now, two The actor must be waiting for the price, and even because he is dissatisfied with the sequel paid by MGM, he announced that he will withdraw. This series will not go smoothly. But the reality is that the sequel has started smoothly, and the two of them are contracted. We can only accept the payment plan we have given. Everything is going well, how good is it, isn't it? So, in the project of "Bourne", I will not make concessions, maybe we can't Inviting to the first-line star to join, and therefore will lose some benefits, but stick to it, all Hollywood stars, as long as they want to get a job, they must abide by the rules of Hollywood, then, we will also completely regain all the initiative that the big studios have lost. right."

After saying this, Eric paused for a moment and gave everyone some time to digest before he continued: "Well, today is like this. I have read several actor materials that IM has handed over. That Mark Wahlberg is good. Although he has a lower grade than Damon, he is also very suitable for the role of Bourne, and Paul Thomas Anderson's "Don't Stay Night" also gave him a good reputation. All you have to do is to put this person The contract is down, of course, it doesn't matter if you can't talk about it, continue to find the next one."

MGM headquarters parking lot, looking at Eric's car to leave, MGM president Frank Makasso looked at Amy Pascal, whispered: "Amy, you received Richard Lovett benefit?"

Amyton took a look at Frank Makasso: "You have received the benefits of Richard Lovett."

"Then you also recommend Damon," Frank Makasso did not mind Amy's contempt, and smiled: "You know the boss's mind clearly, now it's alright, we are all family members."

"You don't want to, you can resign."

Amy said a little embarrassed, and there were some grievances in her heart. She naturally understood Eric’s thoughts. However, Matt Damon’s business was what Eric himself said at the beginning. And, well, aa president Richard Lovett is really a guy who is very good at lobbying, so she will recommend it to Eric a little bit today.

"Forget it, in fact, the family is not bad," Frank Makasso touched the middle-aged and sparse hair, saying: "At least, we are privileged."

Next to John Cali said at the moment: "I suddenly felt that the temper of the boss was not as good as before."

"It is estimated that the pressure is too high recently," Frank Makasso gently shook his head and said: "Hey, $300 billion, how could the pressure be small."

"It makes sense, or we are more relaxed as a family."

Amy lost her eyes and turned to her car. He said: "Can you both be more sour in your tone?"

Frank Makasso and John Cali made a few laughs. Several MGM executives were next to each other. They followed Amy to the corner not far away. Frank Makassar said again: "That Mark Wahlberg, are you familiar?"

"I have read his information and the performance is good." John Cali went to his car and didn't rush to drive the door. "And, I suddenly felt that his style and Damon are a bit different." Similarly, it seems that bosses tend to use this type of actor to play the "Spy Shadow" series."

Amy did not rush to get in the car, frowning and thinking, and said: "This actor's origin is not very good, it seems to be a little punk, and still sat in prison."

"These are things that IM has to worry about," Frank Makasso did not care. "As long as you sign up, im will definitely help him maintain the public image. And, here is Hollywood, what is not broken."

John Cali said: "However, if it is determined to be his, we must still remind you of im, don't let people get black. "Spy Shadow" series male main corner to this guy's head, the jealous person certainly not less."

Today is Friday, the three did not talk too long, after a while, Frank Makasso and John Cali were driving away.

Amy also sat in her own car and started the engine slowly, but did not leave immediately, but was a little dazed.

It’s only ten years.

At that time, the young boy had become the master of most of Hollywood.

She also clearly remembers the first time I saw Eric. At that time, the other party was completely a young boy, but it also obviously had the talent and confidence of other peers. At first she was not even so sophisticated. Although she had a good position in Columbia Pictures, she left because of her anger.

Now, I may not be able to do anything like this.

and.

The lord.

This somewhat classical name seems to be really good.