Chapter 22: Paranoia Meets Wrongdoer
Hollywood directors, not everyone will focus on making films without asking about him, and when he encounters a mother-type director, like the crew of "Human Eradication Project", Ronan can be annoyed to death, which is also one of the reasons why he has not made a decision after interviewing so many people.
Sign the agreement first and hold the James Wong project, even if James Wong sees something, he will turn a blind eye.
Besides, this project is really lucrative.
Because Ronan has seen all the works in this series in his previous life, from "The Grim Reaper is Coming 1" to "The Grim Reaper is Coming 5".
James Wong is the director of the first part of the series, and the Glenn Morgan he is talking about should be the main screenwriter.
"You and your friends own the copyright, right?" Ronan further said, "Can you represent him?"
James Wong is very sure that "yes! Bringing this story to the big screen is my greatest wish and that of Glenn. ”
Ronan reminded: "Your agent ...... there"
Although the agents are very sleek and will not easily go toe-to-toe with others, if the agent strongly opposes all of the things discussed before, there may be twists and turns.
"I'll convince Edward. James Wong immediately answered, "The copyright owners are me and Glenn. ”
finally met someone who was willing to invest and was willing to let him be a director, the opportunity was too rare.
Giving up now is only for a better future.
Ronan behaved calmly, even a little embarrassed, as if he promised to invest in James Wong's project at a great cost.
He shook hands with James Wong: "Hopefully we can reach a formal agreement." He deliberately diverted James Wong's attention: "'The Human Eradication Project' is in dire need of a director. ”
James Wong shook Ronan's hand hard: "There will definitely be an agreement." ”
If it weren't for the fact that Shahai Entertainment urgently needed a director, and he liked himself very much, how could he make such an additional request?
Ronan didn't worry much about the agent, James Wong's idea of directing his script was too strong, and he didn't even hesitate to tie himself up, and if anyone stopped him, he would only kick him aside.
Shahai Entertainment also doesn't mind negotiating with non-agents.
Hollywood's trade unions have agreements with brokers' unions, and members registered with the union must negotiate a job with the broker.
Of course, regulations are one thing, reality is another.
Under the Entertainment Act, agents must pass an examination and be licensed, but there is a rapidly emerging group of managers who negotiate jobs for clients without obtaining a legal license.
He roughly understood that Edward and James Huang signed a contract for the first time, and the effective signing time stipulated by law is one year, and the liquidated damages for Hollywood's termination agent are not much, and there is no situation where the brokerage company or agent is anti-customer and blocks customers.
Because the law stipulates that brokers can only contract with clients for up to three years, and if they cannot provide customers with sufficient work options for three consecutive months, the client has the right to automatically terminate the contract.
This is the polar opposite of the other side of the Pacific Ocean.
The broker is always the service provider, and the customer pays a relatively small price to get rid of the broker.
Ronan escorted James Huang out of the office and walked out with Edward, but before he could reach the door of the office, an Arab in a suit walked in.
"Hi Ronan. The Arabs beckoned to Ronan.
Ronan smiled and replied, "Good morning, Saleh. ”
The man who came in was none other than Saleh Zayed, a well-established leader in the lead.
James Huang couldn't help but nod slightly when he saw that typical Arab face, with the support of Middle Eastern oil tycoons, the funds of Shahai Entertainment must be fine.
"Saleh, introduce you to a few friends. ”
When Saleh came over, Ronan introduced: "This is James Wong, who is almost certain to be the director of our "Human Eradication Project". ”
Hearing our "Human Eradication Plan", Saleh was in a good mood and hurriedly shook hands with James Wong.
Ronan continued: "This is Mr. Edward, director Huang's agent. ”
He then made a point of introducing James Wong and Edward: "This is Prince Saleh Zayed from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. ”
After James Huang and Edward said hello, they looked at each other, and this Ronan Anderson was really not simple.
The support of the prince of an oil country means that funding is not a problem at all.
After a few brief pleasantries, James Wong and Edward quickly said goodbye and left.
Ronan took Saleh into the office.
"The preparations are going well?" Saleh asked with concern, "The directors are all confirmed." ”
Ronan took a brand new cup, poured him a glass of water, and said, "It's just a verbal agreement, and there will be negotiations later." ”
"Preparing for the film was more complicated than I thought. Saleh sighed.
"This is just the beginning. Ronan told the truth, "Robert was inspecting the filming set, and the equipment rental and actor auditions had not yet begun...... When the director is in place, the speed of these works will be accelerated. ”
Saleh nodded: "I have benefited a lot from professional people doing professional things." He asked instead, "That Director Huang is also a minority?"
"Chinese. Ronan flickered at the right time: "I thought about it carefully, for such a film, it is not appropriate to find a white director, and a minority director is the best choice, he can better understand the situation of the character and shoot what we need." ”
Saleh gave a thumbs up in admiration: "Ronan, what you said is so right! There are too few people in Hollywood with such an ideological realm as you." ”
Ronan smiled, in a standard white-left tone: "Every ethnicity, every group, is equal. ”
"Hmm. Saleh nodded again and again: "I said that I want professional people to do professional things, but there are some fools in Abu Dhabi who want to interfere in the projects invested by the Investment Bureau." ”
The corners of Ronan's eyes twitched imperceptibly, and he said, "I can't accept people who are not film majors." ”
The last time he went to Abu Dhabi, he learned that the Abu Dhabi projection industry is quite mature, but the film production industry is still ready to get started.
Saleh has been in close contact with Ronan and immediately said: "I'm going back to Abu Dhabi next week, and I'm going to silence those idiots." ”
Ronan put his mind at ease and put so much energy into Saleh, and it was not in vain.
"Promoted?" he said, "Congratulations!"
Saleh laughed, in a good mood, and said sincerely: "Actually, I came this time to say thank you, without your trip to Abu Dhabi, I would not have been promoted so quickly." ”
Ronan is still the same humble and good person: "Don't say that. Saleh, you helped me. ”
Saleh knew in his heart that it was really rare for someone like Ronan to do things in a down-to-earth manner.
Ronan looked at the time: "I'll treat you at noon and see you off." ”
Saleh nodded: "Yes." The next time we meet is not sure when it will be, he added: "I really want to see the Human Eradication Project sooner." ”
Ronan smiled and replied, "When the movie is made, I'll send you a copy first." ”
"Okay!" Saleh was very happy: "That's it." ”
He added: "Ronan, if you need my help, you can call or come to Abu Dhabi to find me. ”
Ronan was like an old friend, and he was not polite to Saleh: "I will." ”
Saleh took a sip of water and said: "Especially when you need film financing, don't forget me, it's also my achievement." ”
Ronan walked over and patted Saleh on the arm: "I can't forget you if I forget anyone." ”
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On 13th Street, where Shahai Entertainment is located, a car has just pulled out of the parking lot.
"Ronan Anderson agreed to invest in that script for you?" Edward sped up, "You're not kidding?"
James Wong nodded: "It's true." ”
Edward couldn't help but mutter, "There's something wrong with this man's head, right?"
James Huang glanced at him, and Edward immediately shut up, this result was too unexpected.
Originally, he won the director of "Screaming" for James Wong, who knew that this guy came up with a bundle plan, and the duck in hand flew.
It was hard to catch Ronan Anderson's line, but James Huang played binding again.
If it weren't for the fact that the one-year brokerage contract was about to expire, except for James Wong and Glenn Morgan, there were no customers under him who had no climate, and they wouldn't have put up with anything.
Well, now the paranoid has met the wrongdoer.
Will that project be successful? He has also read the script, and the core concept is the Oriental set, and the Oriental horror can be a big hit in the American audience?
It is estimated that Ronan Anderson, that guy can't find a suitable director, is crazy.
After all, he is a well-known loser in the circle.
Edward suddenly remembered that the Arab, Ronan Anderson had oil money, and probably didn't take Arab money seriously.
Unreliable scripts, some paranoid directors, and wronged major investors, that project will be miserable, right?
Forget it, there is no need to think so far ahead, it is important to let James Huang and Glenn Morgan continue to sign and get a large amount of commission income.