Superstar

In this society, different positions determine different perspectives, which is an eternal truth. 520 novel

In the eyes of an ordinary clerk, one hundred million or one billion dollars is a huge wealth that is unattainable; but in the eyes of those at the apex of the pyramid, a difference of a few words may result in one hundred million or one billion dollars. The gap-this may just be an addition.

Similarly, in the eyes of most actors, signing with the three top brokerage companies is a great achievement; but in the eyes of truly top actors, the agent is just an ordinary member of their work team, and they will even set up their own production company. , To control the initiative and economic lifeline in his own hands.

In short, it is whether to work for others or work for yourself.

The most classic case is DreamWorks. Steven Spielberg, the director magnate, and the animation magnate of Disney Studios Jeffrey Katzenberg (Jeffrey Katzenberg), the record industry is calling for trouble. The top personage David Geffen (.geffen), the sword built DreamWorks, the top film production company that will be the seventh largest player in Hollywood in the future. The full name of DreamWorks is ".skg", and the "s.k.g" is just that. Representing Steven, Katzenberg and Geffen respectively.

These three bigwigs are determined to build DreamWorks into a new bright spot in Hollywood—not relying on the backing of large consortia to become the leading presence, which is definitely a huge impact on the Hollywood industry. You know, in the century of film birth, companies that can be called top film factories, whether it is the first eight or the current six, rely on the support of a strong consortium to occupy the apex of the Hollywood pyramid.

In fact, DreamWorks did indeed do it. In the ten years after the establishment of this film company, they completely changed the Hollywood animation market pattern on the one hand, and transformed the dominance of Disney into Disney, DreamWorks and Pixar. Three pillars stand together; on the other hand, it has set off a **** storm in the film field, successfully changing the six major Hollywood studios into seven.

Steven Spielberg is a typical example, evolving himself from a **** on the chessboard into a member of the chess game, taking DreamWorks to the pinnacle step by step.

Of course, as chess players, they face another world. They dominate their own destiny, but it takes more energy to control the direction of their own destiny. "The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility." After ten years of insisting on DreamWorks, it was still trapped by the lack of support from the consortium. In this Hollywood world controlled by Wall Street, DreamWorks finally compromised and had to choose partners to alleviate its huge pressure on the capital chain. At the same time, it also alleviates the shortcomings of DreamWorks’ lack of distribution capabilities. They have successively cooperated with other six major Hollywood studios.

In 2014, before Hugo Crossing, DreamWorks' banner was divided into two parts. The animation department and Twentieth Century Fox signed a cooperation agreement, and the film department was owned by Disney. This means that even if you are a chess player, you may not be able to fully control your own destiny. In a capital society, every class has different difficulties.

But it is undeniable that, as actors, it is up to their agents to decide their future, or it is up to them to determine the work of their own agents. There is a huge difference.

As Hugo said, choosing the international Jianxin management company or Jianxin artist agency is actually changing the soup without changing the medicine. Hugo has always been an actor affiliated with this company, and he is a member of the entire system; But if you choose Rick Rosen to open the sword to his own company, and Hugo even becomes a member of the senior partner to invest, then he is one of the chess players and has the key to control his own destiny.

What follows, naturally, is a pair of burdens and a pair of responsibilities. If Rick Jian’s new new company fails, it means that Hugo’s investment is in vain, and it also means that Hugo is a failure. For the gamers of China, whether there is capital to make a comeback again depends on the situation at that time.

"You mean, you want to become a senior partner?" Joseph was obviously a little frightened. He hadn't expected Hugo to have such an idea. Carl who was sitting next to him was even more stunned, unable to say a word.

Hugo chuckled and shook his head, "No, it's not a senior partner, but an investment partner." Although they are all partners, there are still differences, "I am not a broker, and I don't know how the specific business should be executed. , So it is impossible for me to participate in business operations, so I can invest, and then have the right to make decisions, and take my destiny in my own hands."

"Would you like to believe in Rick's ability?" Joseph frowned slightly. In fact, what Hugo said was feasible and not small, but he still had to calm down and think carefully.

Hugo shrugged, "It's not that I believe in Rick's ability, but among Marvin, Lang, Martin, and Roland, I chose Rick."

There are countless agents in Hollywood. There are no 10,000 or 8,000. No agent is absolutely supreme. Even Michael Ovitz, who has brought the new artist agency to the current position, is not the only one that suits him. People, there is no best broker.

Judging from Hugo's current position, his options are actually very limited, and the biggest difference that distinguishes Rick from others is the initiative. If you don’t choose Rick, you actually stay at the International Jianxin Management Company and choose Marvin Josephson, or go to Jianxin Artist Management Company to choose Roland Parkin, the difference is not too big—of course, if you insist on choosing, Hugo will choose the latter.

Both Joseph and Carl were quiet. Hugo's step was indeed a bit big, and he changed from a chess piece to a player. This huge change in identity was indeed very impactful. In fact, Hugo still has some faint expectations in his heart. If Rick's departure from the International Jianxin Management Company is really a "midnight political change", it will be a profit for him, because the future of Endeavour's elite brokerage company is limitless; if not ...That doesn't necessarily mean that investment has failed. Everything depends on the future development.

"Do you think if Rick comes to serve as your agent, would you be willing to nod?" Joseph knew that if he became Hugo’s manager and Hugo followed Rick to leave the current company, then Rick would be rain. The best candidate for a fruit broker.

Hugo thought for a while, instead of answering directly, he said playfully, "Joe, do you remember? During the period before and after the Golden Raspberry Award, Rick helped a lot, right? ?" Joseph nodded involuntarily, "You said, did Rick help us because he pityed us, because he was kind, or because he was optimistic about my future?"

They are not Rick, so they have no way to answer this question. Joseph and Carl couldn’t help but glance at each other. When recalling carefully, Carl hesitated and said, “Actually, Rick is indeed a good person, so he is the current one. The most prestigious agent in the company, no one can deny his ability."

Rick is a black, thin, short and humble existence. In Hollywood, which judges people by appearance, he has no advantage at all. On the contrary, he will be discriminated against. But even so, he has won a piece of his own sky in Hollywood. Of course, it is impossible to convince people with morals, but it is undeniable that his slick posture is indispensable. And for a third-line actor at a trough, he didn't get into trouble. No matter what the reason, it can be seen that he is at least not a bad guy.

Joseph hesitated, "I think, they should have all. But Rick has always taken good care of me. I will not deny this matter. Even if he was planning to fight against Lang at the beginning, but a small person like me can grow up, he It really helped a lot." o.

After these words were spoken, Joseph also understood what Hugo meant. On the whole, Rick was indeed a good choice.

"So how much do you want to invest?" Joseph asked deliberately.

"I don't know, five million US dollars?" Hugo doesn't know much about the founding capital of the brokerage company, but he has heard before that the brokerage company is actually an industry of empty gloves, and this is also Marvin Josephson. The important reason for the wealth and wealth to enter the brokerage industry is that this circle relies more on contacts to open up the situation, and the economic foundation is only an aid. Therefore, generally speaking, 10 million start-up capital is enough to set up a small brokerage company-a small brokerage company that is small and well-equipped.

Hugo is actually a rich man now. The money earned by "Yihai Xiongfeng" and "Sleepless in Seattle" is almost useless. The part of Hollywood fans is nothing but alcohol, famous cars, and drugs. Goods, luxury houses, parties and fashion, but Hugo has not been exposed to many of these things, so his expenses are not high. Therefore, even though all the income from "Schindler's List" is donated ~www.readwn.com~ and "Pulp Fiction" and "Life and Death" have not been released yet, they have not brought any income to Hugo at all. But it is not difficult for Hugo to take out ten million in one breath.

Because Hugo didn't know what Rick had planned, and what the situation of this new company was, Hugo only temporarily estimated a five million yuan.

When Joseph heard Hugo's casual words, he couldn't help laughing. "Honestly, did you think about it from the beginning, so you let me be your manager?"

Seeing that Joseph dared to make such a joke now, Hugo knew that all their previous knots had finally disappeared. Hugo smiled and shrugged, "Otherwise, why do you think I haven't bought a villa?"

In fact, both friends and reporters have asked many times about whether Hugo wants to move, but Hugo has never had this idea. The main reason is that he has never linked himself to an area like Beverly Hills. , Thinking about it now, it makes Hugo more calm about future planning. (To be continued [provided]. If you like this work, you are welcome to read it and vote for a monthly pass for the work. Your support is the biggest motivation for me to continue to create!)

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