Made in Hollywood

"The first is the accent. In my setting, the main characters are mostly British."

Seeing everyone including Duke looking at herself, Joanna Rowling thought for a while and said slowly, "The accent of actors can be corrected, but we will definitely use a lot of underage actors. Huge work."

Duke and Doug Walter were unmoved, still looking at Joanna Rowling.

Compared with the benefits of tax rebates, these tasks are nothing at all.

Joanna Rowling also gradually realized the crux of the problem, turned around and discussed a few words with the agent, and said, "If my request can be fulfilled, I can reduce the movie revenue share by a bit."

The meeting room fell silent immediately. Duke frowned, as if he was not sure of the authenticity of this sentence. When he looked at Doug Walter, the other's eyes turned to him, and the two immediately made a silent expression with their eyes. Exchanges.

A single point of revenue sharing sounds not much, but don’t forget, this is the Harry Potter series!

Although the novel has become quite popular, Joanna Rowling would never have thought of what this point represents!

Of course, Doug Walter didn't know, so by the end of the meeting, there was no ~, to reach an agreement on this matter.

Warner has already invested a huge amount in this series, any decision will be cautious, Joanna Rowling, like Duke, does not have a mental aura.

The follow-up of this matter will definitely go through a long wrangling negotiation. There is still some time before the preparation of the film officially begins, and Duke also asked Tina Fei to keep an eye on the future development.

Compared to the conditions set by Joanna Rowling, those tax incentives have become unattractive.

Leaving the Warner Building, Duke was still considering Joanna Rowling's words. After the car started, he suddenly remembered. In the last life, he seemed to have seen Rowling made huge concessions to Warner Bros. in order to keep the Harry Potter crew in the UK, although he could not remember exactly where it was. Concessions were made. But it must be a real benefit to make Warner Bros. compromise.

Subsequently, Duke went to his Duke's studio again, and after buying shares from Warner Bros., the studio became more and more like an investment institution.

Duke did not have the delusion of making big things. He knew that he himself did not have this kind of business ability. Although he now has a certain amount of capital, it is too difficult for Hollywood to change the situation of giants in this era.

The Duke's studio today. There are three main investment projects, namely the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "Mission Impossible 2" and the two sequels of "The Matrix".

For a small and medium-sized film studio, this is almost the limit of operation.

Nowadays, large-scale commercial films are increasingly spending on publicity and distribution. It is becoming more and more difficult to rely on box office to achieve profitability. An important function of the Duke's studio is to be able to use a series of legal means. Try to avoid horrible taxes on surrounding income.

Even if the studio is registered in Delaware, it is in this country of tax terror. Still facing extremely high tax rates.

Delivering his thoughts to Tina Fey, Duke asked her to wrestle with Joanna Rowling and Warner Bros. He himself rushed to Cupertino in San Francisco Bay the next day, the destination This is the headquarters of Apple.

Duke came here to participate in Apple's shareholder meeting. It is said that Steve Jobs was after several years of integration. Will come up with exciting products at the shareholders meeting.

Of course, even if Duke was confused, he knew it would definitely not be a kidney machine.

In the darkest time for Apple in the past few years, Duke successively obtained 6.5 percent of Apple's shares through the stock market, shareholder transactions, and financing. Although the current Apple is far from being compared with the future, the return of Steve Jobs has brought many positive changes.

The most typical is the portable multifunctional digital multimedia player that Jobs took out at the shareholders meeting, which is the concept model of iPod.

Apple has gradually reached a turning point, although there will be countless ditches behind.

Later, Duke went to meet with Steve Jobs, and the two people just talked briefly, like Jobs's paranoia, and would not be easily influenced by others.

Of course, Duke will not show off his knowledge about the IT industry that he knows almost nothing in front of him.

This is just a normal dialogue between a CEO and a shareholder.

Apple’s stock Duke will hold it for a long time, and it will also guard against Steve Jobs, who doesn’t want to see any shareholder grow bigger. He just wants Apple’s voice to be his voice.

The business circle is intriguing. Although Duke invested in Apple, this is a real world, and it is not something he wants to achieve.

A successful person can be proud, but he cannot be arrogant enough to know why.

While Duke was talking to Steve Jobs, in a villa in the San Francisco Bay Area, Michael Bay, with a long face, welcomed a heavyweight visitor.

"Hello, Mr. Ovitz."

Michael Bay accompanied Michael Ovitz into the reception room. He maintained sufficient respect for this famous Hollywood figure, "I only received your call in the morning, and I didn't expect you to come so soon. "

The two parties have had enough communication beforehand, and Michael Ovitz asked directly, "Bei, how are you thinking about it?"

"I think there are many people like me, looking forward to letting you take care of the brokerage business,"

At this point, Michael Bay's tone changed suddenly, and he asked in confusion, "Are you sure I can get the director?"

Michael Ovitz smiled confidently, "Ben Affleck and Josh Nehart are both my contracted actors, and my people have basically managed the heroine, as well as the heads of other functional departments. It will come from the art management company. Although I have not signed a formal contract with Touchstone Pictures, this project must be led by me."

He didn't go on, Michael Bay showed a thoughtful look.

In fact, Michael Ovitz has basically gotten the touchstone film industry, otherwise he would not personally dig into Michael Bay's corner.

His first packaged project after his comeback is indeed not considered a big success, but the global box office of "Godzilla" of 400 million US dollars, as well as peripheral copyright revenues such as DVDs and video tapes, have also made the project profitable. The profit figures have gradually become brighter.

Although Sony Columbia Pictures realizes that the Japanese monster is not satisfied in North America and does not intend to restart the sequel, the profit of "Godzilla" is also enough to become another capital of Michael Ovitz.

Even though he left Disney as a loser, but with a bright enough prospect, it does not hinder cooperation with Touchstone Pictures.

Even, he has already formed a prototype with the crew, just waiting for the key director team to be in place.

Michael Bay and his team were Ovitz’s first choice, but if the other party wanted to join the crew, they had to move from William Morris to his banner.

"I don't have much time, Michael." Ovitz seems to be reminding him, "The investment in the film is as high as 140 million U.S. dollars. Touchstone Pictures plans to be released on Memorial Day next year. Time is very tight. The director must be determined as soon as possible."

Michael Bay thought about this for a long time, but he still couldn't make up his mind. He really wanted to get the position of this director. The theme of the film was very suitable for him to play. He also wanted to prove that he was no worse than another director with similar style!

But leaving William Morris to invest in Michael Ovitz's banner, is it worth it or not?

Michael Ovitz timely said, "My goal is to build a new caa!"

A new caa?

If someone else said this, Michael Bay would never believe it, but standing in front of him is the creator of Caa's glory, the former Emperor of Caa!

Michael Bay is not good at script writing. Hearing Ovitz's words, he remembered the unprecedented bombing, and the heart in his chest was already beating.

After all, the theme and scene of the crew are so in line with his appetite and his style!

"Pearl Harbor", scheduled to be released on Memorial Day, may be his best chance to surpass Duke Rosenberg in war films.

"Pearl Harbor", a war movie with a huge investment, has been put on the agenda by Touchstone Pictures, and it is basically certain that it will cooperate with Michael Ovitz's artist management agency.

Michael Bay is still talking with Michael Ovitz, seemingly still hesitating.

But in Los Angeles, the City of Angels, another actor who is sure to participate in the project has made up his mind to switch from icm's Nancy Josephson to Michael Ovitz's artist management agency.

"Sorry, Nancy."

In a quiet cafe, Kate Beckinsale looked at Nancy Josephson, who was about to become her former agent, and said, "This opportunity is too important to me, I can't give up."

"It seems that you have made up your mind." Nancy Joseph's expression remained as usual.

In Hollywood, not to mention such little stars who have just become famous, it is not uncommon for first-line actors to change agents.

Besides, as the other party, even if she left, Nancy would not feel sorry or angry.

The heroine of a super commercial masterpiece is enough for Kate Beckinsale to make up her mind, but she understands the truth of easy dismissal, "My liquidated damages will be paid, probably tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, my lawyer will talk to you. The termination of the contract."

"no problem."

Michael Ovitz does not look as good as before. After all, Nancy knows what such an agent means to the actor, and without saying a word to stay, stood up first, "I wish you an early star, Kate."

"Thank you!"

Kate Beckinsale gave a reserved but confident smile. (To be continued...)

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