Everyone sat down in the reception area, and without too much polite greeting, Simon handed the three documents to the three of them.

Shirley Lansing's eyes widened slightly as she glanced at the title of the document.

Brother and sister Barbara Brockley and Michael Wilson looked at each other with some concern.

A few words are written on the cover of the document: Agent Cinematic Universe Project.

Simon took the coffee brought in by Girl A, leaned back on the sofa and said to the three of them: "This is just a draft, you can read it first, and there will definitely be some additions and revisions according to the specific situation." ”

The Brockley siblings were able to meet Simon today, not because they came to grind their teeth, but after the Brockley family reached a compromise with MGM, they got such an opportunity.

To put it simply, by agreeing to MGM's request, the Brockley family has basically lost control of the 007 series. In the future, the production of the 007 series will no longer be completely controlled by the Brookley family, and MGM will have a stronger voice than the Brookley family in terms of script, preparation, casting, and post-production.

The only thing that Simon hasn't changed is the distribution of interests between the two sides, which is the main reason why the Brookley family agreed to compromise.

The content of the hand-held Chinese document is simple and clear.

Simon plans to take MGM as the lead and the 007 series as the core to create a secret agent movie universe similar to the DC Cinematic Universe and the Conjuring Cinematic Universe.

Spy movies have always been a big genre in Hollywood.

It's just that, except for the long-lasting 007 series, other spy movies have rarely been developed into a successful series, let alone a cinematic universe connected with each other.

In fact, the concept of the 'cinematic universe' has only emerged rapidly in recent years.

Now, the 'DC Cinematic Universe' is in full swing with the summer file "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises", and the horror film series 'The Conjuring Cinematic Universe' launched by Daenerys Entertainment separately has also made a good start in the past summer file, and it is completely logical to build a 'Secret Service Cinematic Universe' series with the popular Hollywood spy theme.

Quickly turning over the few pages of the draft plan in her hand, Shirley Lansing looked up at Simon and asked, "Simon, I haven't seen the names of other projects from this information, since you want to create such a big movie universe plan, you must not only have 007, right?"

Simon sat up straight, put down his coffee cup and said, "Outside of 007, the plan is given to MGM, there is a project for the time being, the popular TV series "Charlie's Angel" in the seventies, you should remember, right?"

Shirley Lansing thought for a while, nodded and said: "If this series is adapted into a movie, it is indeed very suitable for linkage with the 007 series, handsome guys and beauties, the audience will definitely like it." ”

Simon said: "This is one, I plan to develop the "Breaking Bad" series based on this TV series, in addition, there is Daenerys and Paramount's "Mission Impossible", the series starring Cage has been successful, and Daenerys and Paramount share the copyright, it is not easy to link with MGM. However, if the Agent Cinematic Universe can be done in the future, the two sides can cooperate in a small amount to achieve the purpose of promoting each other's popularity. ”

Shirley Lansing heard the name of "Mission Impossible", and felt a little regretful, Daenerys and Paramount would definitely not let go of the rights to this already very successful secret agent series, MGM was destined to be unable to get his hands on it, however, she quickly had her own thoughts: "Cage's next salary will only get higher and higher, but I remember that the supporting roles in the "Mission Impossible" series are quite outstanding, and they can appear in "007" or "Breaking Bad" in the future." ”

Simon said: "This will be said later, as long as the Agent Cinematic Universe plan is successful enough, any possibility will happen in the future." ”

Shirley Lansing was not satisfied, and said, "So, Simon, are there anything other than 007, "Breaking Bad" and "Mission Impossible"?"

Simon smiled: "Of course, the last thing that Hollywood lacks is a secret agent type script. However, just like the DC Cinematic Universe, the Big Three model is the most stable development plan, and if there is less, it is not a cinematic universe, and if there is more, it is easy to distract the audience. ”

Shirley Lansing said: "However, as you just said, "Mission Impossible" can only be an interaction, not a linkage. ”

"Well, that's true," Simon thought about it for a moment and said, "There's another project that I got a few years ago, Robert Ludlun's 'Bourne' series, do you know this?"

Prior to MGM, Shirley Lansing was a highly successful filmmaker in Hollywood, and she knew a lot about the best-selling copyrights.

"I know," nodded before Shirley Lansing added, "However, I remember that the rights to this series were bought by Warners first." ”

Simon shrugged his shoulders slightly, didn't explain too much, and said: "The Bourne series is not suitable for making an orthodox personal heroic spy movie, but is more like a doomed maniac like Dr. Kimbo in "The Outlaw", which happens to realize the diversification of the Agent Movie Universe series, if it is all superheroes carved out of a template, there is no need to form a movie universe." As long as the three core series of 007, Breaking Bad and Spy are successful and linked, we will be able to develop other series in the future. ”

Shirley Lansing had also discovered at this time that compared to the draft information she had just read, Simon already had a fairly clear plan in her mind, and she was about to continue to say something, when Barbara Blockley, who had been hanging on the side, finally couldn't help but interject, with obvious resentment in her tone: "Simon, I believe that Bond itself is already a very successful cinematic universe, and there is no need to link with other series at all." ”

Simon looked at the heir of the Brookley family, who was somewhat similar to Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore, and said: "With the increasing number of blockbuster movies that focus on special effects, if the Bond series does not make changes and still maintains the previous style, it will only gradually lose its appeal to the audience." ”

"But," Barbara Brockley hesitated for a moment, "if you want to link the 007 series with other films, shouldn't you have our consent first? ”

Barbara Blockley's tone was a little aggressive, and Simon also sank his face and said: "If I'm not mistaken, in the agreement reached between the Brockley family and MGM, the follow-up development of the 007 series will be completely led by MGM. If the Brockley family disagrees with the project, you have the right to withdraw."

In the new agreement reached between the two parties, if the Brockley family disagrees with the project and is no longer willing to participate in the production of the sequel, they can only take 10% of the net profit share according to the half of the copyright they hold in the future, which belongs to the kind of people who do not work and only take money.

Of course, with Hollywood's special accounting system, which has never made much money, whether you want to give the Brookley family this 10% net profit share still depends on MGM's meaning.

If the Brockley family continues to run the project full-time, they will be able to earn up to 25% of the gross profit.

The production and distribution of the 007 series has always been handled by MGM, and the Brookley family used to be like a chef, waiting for the owner to prepare all the ingredients before starting to make a big dish. With just the labor involved, the 25% gross profit after only the basic production and distribution costs are removed is very substantial.

What's more, the members of the Brockley family, who are producers, will also have a generous producer's remuneration according to the contract.

Finding Simon's face change, Barbara Blockley paused, realizing that the Brookley family had no room for bargaining in front of the young people in front of them, the Brookley family regarded the 007 series as a treasure, the most powerful young man in Hollywood at the moment, but he didn't mind permanently refrigerating this series, and the confrontation over the past two years has proved this.

After a pause, Barbara Brookley said in a distinctly soothing tone: "However, if you make a crossover project, how will the benefits be distributed, Mr. Westeros, we have not reached an agreement in advance, and you do not seem to have the right to assert your own opinions. ”

Simon said: "In the linkage project, as long as Bond participates, the Blockley family can take 10% of the gross profit." ”

Barbara Brookley was obviously very shrewd, and immediately shook her head: "In that case, Mr. Westeros, if MGM randomly lets other project characters make cameos in the Bond series, our share will be reduced from 25% to 10%, do you think that's appropriate?"

Simon looked at each other, "You think I like to play with this wordplay?"

Barbara Brookley subconsciously avoided looking at Simon and said, "Maybe you won't do that, but this is Hollywood." ”

Simon asked, "Are you biased against Hollywood?"

Barbara Brookley said, "What Hollywood is like, Mr. Westeros, you know better than we do." ”

Simon looked at the woman in front of him who looked at him again and turned his eyes away again, with a slight smile on his face, and said: "I don't care what Hollywood was like before, but I have the final say in Hollywood in the future." Miss Brookley, as long as your family is dedicated to the 007 series, I have no intention of squeezing you out of the game, and even, as long as you can cooperate, you will only get more from me. So, don't play tricks with me. ”

Barbara Brockley hesitated for a moment and insisted: "10% is too little, at least half, 12.5%. Mr. Westeros, compared to your projects that haven't been on the big screen yet, Bond is worth the price. ”

Simon nodded briskly this time: "No problem." ”

Barbara Brookley was stunned.

Simon said: "Do you think you want to be less?"

Barbara Brookley apparently didn't have much confidence and said, "15 percent." ”

Simon shook his head: "I have never been stingy with the people around me who work for me, you should all be able to see that. However, only if they prove their worth. Since you want 12.5%, I'll give it to you, but in the future linkage project, the Blochley family will also have to make corresponding efforts. If in the future I don't think you are worth so much, the next 10% will not be there. ”

After Simon said this, he looked at his watch, interrupted Barbara Brookley, who wanted to say something, and said, "Okay, you and Shirley will discuss the specific contract details." Let's talk about Bond's next steps. As I said earlier, the Bond series will only end up at a dead end if it continues with the previous discussions. Next, in addition to the linkage of the Agent Cinematic Universe series, the Bond story itself also needs a certain continuity, and it can't be a theme for each one. MGM has already taken back the copyright of the Ghost Party in advance, and next, Bond, Charlie's Angels, Bourne and other series, in the first phase of the Secret Service Cinematic Universe, about 10 films, will have a common enemy, the Ghost Party. MGM will set up a creative team dedicated to this purpose, and will contribute to the entire collection. ”

It wasn't until after six o'clock that the Brockley siblings left Daenerys Studios with mixed feelings.

Thinking about the brilliance of the DC Cinematic Universe series, according to the plan of a certain young man, once the Agent Cinematic Universe plan is successful, the Blockley family does have a chance to go to the next level.

Of course, there is also the possibility of radical marginalization.

The key is whether you can carry out the will of the other party.

It's not a good feeling, but it's a reality that the Brockley family has to face.

Shirley Lansing was quite excited.

Although Simon's "Breaking Bad" and "Spy" series will have to work with Daenerys Entertainment like the DC Cinematic Universe, the potential benefits involved can be huge when you think about it.

As long as the Secret Service Cinematic Universe succeeds, MGM will completely get rid of the current state of being at the bottom of Hollywood.

After inviting the Brookley siblings to dinner, remembering a drinking party at the home of WMA CEO Jonathan Friedman tonight, and after leaving the restaurant, the three of them rushed to the Bel Air community together.

The trio arrived at the Friedman family's mansion, and the reception had begun.

Because it was a working day, the scale of the reception was not large, and the people who could attend were basically the big names under the WMA and the executives of major Hollywood studios.

As a Hollywood native, Shirley Lansing enthusiastically introduced the guests to the Brockley siblings.

Entering the villa, the sharp-eyed Barbara Blockley saw at a glance the figure of a young man whom they had just met.

The other party was sitting on the sofa in the corner of the villa's living room, with a tall and sexy young woman in his arms, chatting with tonight's host Jonathan Friedman, and Friedman was sitting next to another white actor, Barbara Blockley also quickly recognized that it was Jim Carrey, who had just become popular in Hollywood with "Detective Plane Head" in the first half of the year.

Because she has been away from Hollywood circles, Barbara Blockley didn't know about Jim Carrey's entanglement with Daenerys Entertainment, just looked at each other, turned her gaze back to the man, and then slightly deviated and landed on the girl in the man's arms.