Chapter 797: Hollywood Innovative Artist Agency
Jenny still didn't believe it, but when she called up the archive of Ye Ming's contract, she saw that it was really such a contract, and immediately said angrily: "Those idiots have always looked down on artists in the Asia-Pacific region, and now it's a loss, Howard, how many artists in the Asia-Pacific region use this contract?"
Howard thought for a while and said, "Except for Ye Ming, none of the rest of the people are on this contract, and South Korea's Lee Hyori and Japan's Ayumi Hamasaki are not this kind of contract."
I went to ask the copyright department, in fact, it was because the actors' union was so troublesome that we had to compromise, but in the end, the copyright department still removed this clause and changed the contract.
The reason is that this kind of contract is not suitable for foreign artists. But Ye Ming's contract is an exception, he is the only one that has been sent out, otherwise, why do you think I didn't notice this. And the most important thing is that Ye Ming is a member of the Actors' Union, so if he really wants to hire a lawyer, then we will all be very troublesome. ”
Jenny said hatefully, "Are those people all brains in water? ”
Howard closed the above jiàn and said: "In fact, even if this contract is signed with Ye Ming, it does not mean that there are no loopholes, the loopholes are acting skills, in Hollywood A-level movies, even if it is a supporting role, it is not so easy to get, but Ye Ming does have the strength to get this role, he is an actor with very good acting skills, which we cannot deny." We have lost a good actor, and I have to say that William Morris is slowly declining. ”
Jenny was a little frustrated and said, "Well, there's no chance of recovery, and if we sign a new contract, do you think it's possible?"
Howard was very affirmative: "This is impossible. Ye Ming is not an ordinary actor, he is still the boss of Brilliant Network, he is a businessman, and his ability to make money is not ordinary, even if he leaves our company. And in things like Harry Potter, what we're doing is really not very authentic.
Therefore. This thing is not going to be redeemed by anyone, and the old stubborn ones in our company are going to bow their heads, do you think it's possible?"
It might be useful to say that the director of William Morris bowed his head and apologized, but could someone from William Morris do this?
It's almost certain, impossible, really impossible, and William Morris will not give up its pride in such a thing.
Howard knows the gang on the board very well. In fact, signed with Rowling. Wanting to get a piece of the pie at a feast like Harry Potter was a failed plan this time. In the face of a genius actor like Ye Ming, he should have vigorously co-opted him
When Jenny heard this, she nodded helplessly and said, "What you said is not wrong, but I think that if we give up, the result will be very disappointing, I think." The CAA guys must love this kind of thing, and they're always going to rob our company's artists. And the more excellent the artist, the easier it is to be poached by them. ”
Howard nodded and said: "What you said is not wrong, this thing is really the same as you think, the people of the innovative artist company really do it like this, and they are already acting."
A friend of mine sued me that I had just left the Hilton Hotel on the front foot. The people from the innovative artist company have already come to the door, and this time it was Jack, the person on their board of directors, who went to the door, not Ye Ming, who was found by ordinary agents.
I think this time they are also bound to win. ”
Jack. This person, Jenny is also very familiar with, after the five founders of the innovative artist company left one after another in 1995, the result is that the people who actually control the company are the nine directors of the board of directors. The chairman of the innovative artist company is Lee Gaebole.
And one of the three executive chairmen is Jack. This is a very cunning opponent. The innovative artist company dispatched such a heavyweight high-level executive, and it can be imagined how strong the determination to sign Ye Ming is.
At this time, Jenny glanced at Rowling and said, "Don't be discouraged, my dear, in fact, we still have a chance, the novel is yours, you can master it, you are a genius among writers, no one can deny it."
We'll help you get the part you deserve, and if it's the last one, then we're not going to have no way back, are we? ”
At this time, Rowling could only smile bitterly and said: "I hope so, but Ye Ming is a person who gives me an uneasy feeling, he is the one who has read my outline, therefore, I think that some things are not a problem for him, and I don't want to take that step." If it can be resolved peacefully, that is the best outcome. ”
Ye Ming, this guy, gives Rowling the feeling that he is indeed an incomprehensible person, who can see the value of his novels when he is in the most difficult time, such a vision is not something ordinary people can have.
Ye Ming, if it was so easy to deal with, then he wouldn't have come to this point.
And at this time, in fact, the news that Howard got was not wrong at all, Jack, one of the executive chairmen of the innovative artist company, really found Ye Ming, and he found Ye Ming very sincerely.
A guy who looked relatively young, at most in his forties, sat in front of Ye Ming, but in terms of temperament, he had the temperament of a superior person.
The man's eyes sparkled with a desire to succeed. This is a very empowered person.
Jack, one of the executive chairmen of Innovative Artists. He is also one of the nine elders of the innovative artist company.
Jack said frankly: "Mr. Ye, I am very happy to meet you, our innovative artist company invites you to join our family with great sincerity, and we promise that we will give you the best treatment, and your career will have a rapid development in Hollywood."
It can be said that as long as you sign with our company, you have already stepped into the territory of Hollywood with one foot, and the rest will be arranged by our people.
Even the contract of William Morris and our lawyer can help you get it out, and I promise that it will make that old antique vomit blood. ”
Digging the foot of the wall, such an act is actually the digging of the foot of the wall of Chiguoguo, which is very open.
Ye Ming said with a smile: "If this is the case alone, the lawyers of the Actors' Guild can also do it, and I think they will be very willing to do this, you have to show enough sincerity, I don't ask for top-level contracts, but if it is to deceive me with those second-rate contracts, then there is no need for us to talk about it." I want an A-rated contract, which is the kind of contract that is top-notch in Hollywood.
Of course, if the people in your company are willing to invest in me, it will be better, at least an A-level contract, otherwise, then there is no need to talk about it. ”
Ye Ming is also very simple, he is very clear in his heart what the purpose of Jack's coming is, therefore, Ye Ming also understands where his chips are, and directly opens his own conditions.
Jack thought for a while and said: "An A-level contract, it's impossible now, although you have reached the level of a regional superstar within a certain range, but Hollywood is Hollywood, and you haven't really been recognized by Hollywood, so it's impossible to give you an A-level contract right away."
As for the investment, it is impossible for the time being, but we have an equity incentive plan, and if you do well enough, it is not impossible to get the approval of the board of directors at that time. There is no such thing as a free lunch, and it all depends on your table. ”
Jack is not a fool, at this time, Ye Ming directly asked for an A-level contract, in fact, it means that the sky-high asking price means that only first-class stars can get this kind of contract, which refers to Hollywood stars with a salary of tens of millions.
Ye Ming didn't get the real recognition of Hollywood, and it was impossible to give him such a contract.
Ye Ming didn't say anything, obviously waiting for Jack's next words, but the calm feelings that Ye Ming came out of did make Jack feel a little dissatisfied.
At this time, Jack thought for a while and said, "This matter, what I can call the shots is to give you an A- contract, which is the highest treatment for a regional emperor superstar."
Of course, if you can get recognition from Hollywood, for example, I heard that you were nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars, if you can get Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars, then you might be able to get an A-level contract.
But rules are rules, and when you do this, you can really get a contract like A-. No one can change it. ”
The innovative artist company also has its own rules, Ye Ming can get an A-level contract, or because he has won the Berlin actor, which can be regarded as a recognition from the Western mainstream media, if it is not for this, then it is impossible for him to get the A-level contract of the innovative artist company.
Rules are rules, and Hollywood is also a place where seniority is discussed. Ye Ming saw Jack's firm tone, and knew that at this time, it was estimated that nothing would change, so he thought about it before saying: "Okay, I just said that the film contract will be signed to Innovation, and the rest, if there is a chance, if there is no problem, everyone can discuss the details." ”
They had just offended William Morris's people, and now they naturally wanted to find a company that would compete with them.
Innovative Artist Company is such a big company. (To be continued......)