"What's your psychological bottom line?" Ron Meyer finally relented, not so much the company's interests over personal grudges, but Ranley Hall defeated Vin Diesel, in this protracted tug-of-war, Universal Pictures finally chose to bow its head and reconcile, but now the question is-

Universal Pictures chose to back down, so does Lan Li need to nod and accept?

Thomas Toole adjusted his sitting position and put his hands on the table, "My psychological bottom line is still the same, there is no change. Then he glanced around, noticing Steven and Frank's confused expressions, and he realized that they must not have remembered, so he added, "Twenty million, no dividends." ”

Steven raised an eyebrow with a hint of disdain and disdain, while Frank smiled and looked at Thomas with a meaningful expression. Neither of them hid their demeanor and expression, and even if they didn't speak, their inner meaning could not be clearer.

For them, Thomas and Ron Meyer are both businessmen, not filmmakers, and every decision and choice is full of the copper stench of profit-first, but they still don't know how to pretend to understand.

Thomas immediately received the signal, and then he straightened his waist and responded without showing weakness, "I know that Lanli now has box office appeal, what brand image and commercial value, etc., I know, believe me, I know the corners better than anyone else." ”

"But you don't know what it means to add box office dividends in addition to the basic salary of 20 million, right? Maybe Blue Gift can be a pioneer in changing the industry landscape, but we can't be the company that sets a precedent, we need to keep the situation under control, and if Warner Bros. wants to, they can raise the price as much as they want. I am more than happy to witness history, as a bystander. ”

To put it simply, Thomas is reluctant to be the one to break the laws of the market. Once it is precedent, it also means that it opens a door for other actors, and then the investment cost of the entire market will rise, which is a powerful shock to the entire Wall Street force.

"I'm willing to compromise and I'm trying to make a compromise. Thomas raised his hands and said that he was giving in, "My bottom line remains the same, but if Lan Li insists, I can promise a box office dividend of 20 million plus 3 percent, but the premise is that the North American box office must exceed 300 million, and the dividend box office can only be more than 300 million." ”

A businessman is a businessman after all, and every step of the calculation is extremely fine.

"If Lan Li still insists on such incredible numbers, then ......," Thomas shrugged, "I don't mind exposing it to the media and the public to see how greedy he is under the skin of his hereditary aristocracy." There are many, many more options in Hollywood. ”

Steven had anticipated this situation before today's meeting, and his mind had always remained calm, but now under Thomas's attitude, he instantly felt the anger burning.

"Greed? Do you know what greed is? Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr.'s 50 million! That's greed!

"Thomas, you don't know the rumors in the industry now, right? The five giants, including the innovative artist agency, are putting pressure on Lan Li, and they hope that this time the salary negotiation can be raised to the level of 30 million base salary plus box office dividends, don't tell me, you have never heard of relevant rumors!"

Previously, there was news in the industry that Lan Li officially increased his salary, with a base salary of 20 million plus box office dividends, in fact, the five major brokerage companies were quite complaining, thinking that the salary standard proposed by Lan Li was too kind and too kind, and did not put enough pressure on the film company at all.

They demanded that Lan Li must stand up and "think about the status and situation of 400,000 actors in Hollywood", "seek more benefits from Wall Street capitalists and fight for more space for the rise of actors", and "hope that Lan Li can take on the great responsibility worthy of his status and reputation".

All of the above words are real in the industry, just like creating a superhero, and major brokerage companies are forcing Lan Li to come out. If they are unwilling, even if they are persecuted and kidnapped, using strong methods, they are forcing Lan Li to take action.

But these requests and ideas were all ignored by Lan Li.

Andy was under tremendous pressure. To this end, Lan Li even went so far as to come to his home and hold a meeting with the senior partner of the innovative artist agency to strengthen his position, and said that he would not mind terminating the brokerage contract and leaving the company if necessary.

"I'm not a pawn. I don't have any noble qualities, I don't have any noble qualities, I'm fighting for what I deserve, but I'm not greedy beyond my means. Do not kidnap my freedom with your so-called lofty ideals and goals. You are not fighting for the welfare of 400,000 actors, but for more benefits for yourself. That's right. I'm not a either. ”

This matter is very, very secretive, and the innovative artist agency has not spread it because it involves their own company image issues. After internal discussions, the innovative artist agency chose to defect, standing behind Lan Li and supporting Lan Li's decision, and also interviewed the heads of other major agencies to calm the matter.

Even if Thomas and Steven are at the helm of the same level, even if they don't know the details of the inside of the innovative artist agency, they are all aware of the agency's actions, and they all know the ins and outs of the matter.

Now, it is precisely because of the retreat of the innovative artist agency, and all the agencies are united to exert pressure, that Universal Pictures has been put on a threshold with no way out, and they must nod and agree to Lan Li's salary request, which also makes Thomas realize that there is no way back, which is why he is so irritable and bored today.

But Thomas's irritability made Steven feel the anger of detachment.

"If you think Lan Li's request is greedy, then what is your current behavior? Tell me!" Steven looked at Thomas sharply, and laughed angrily, "Twenty million clubs? Ah? In your eyes, the name 'Lan Li-Hall' is actually worth only one and twenty million? Indeed, Hollywood has countless choices, but Hollywood has only one Lan Li-Hall!"

"Steven, don't be pretentious in front of me, I'm not one of those producers under you! I don't like your tone!Please show some respect!" Thomas's tone began to harden as well.

In the face of Warner Bros. Barry Mayer and Kevin Tsujihara's successive strong pressures, he has never easily compromised, let alone in the face of Steven?

"Respect?" Steven smiled mockingly, his eyes once again showing disdainful disdain, but his tone finally slowed down slightly, "Thomas, are you a little mistaken about the current situation? It's not that Lan Li wants to star in our work, but we are begging Lan Li to join the Jurassic Project!"

"You should know that Lan Li has never cared about these commercial film projects, and what he really cares about is always those of us who are trying to make money through films. Steven got himself in and raised his eyebrows at Thomas with a sneer.

"Let me tell you, Lan Li's schedule is full, before the official release of 'Gravity', and now the film project that is waiting for Lan Li has been scheduled to Malibu Beach, and I am even willing to sign a blank check to invite Lan Li to star in my film!"

There is no doubt that the right to speak is in the hands of Lan Li.

In the entire Hollywood, there are no actors who can be compared to Lan Li, strictly speaking. If it weren't for the fact that Lanli's youth is too young, most mainstream projects need to be carefully considered, but I'm afraid that more than one-third of the projects that are now in preparation will flock to Lanli.

Only truly intelligent people can understand the value of Blue Gifts.

"Then let those waiting in line take the lead on the beach, I don't mind giving in!" Thomas finally said, instead of using Lan Li to star in the "Jurassic Park" reboot project, it would be better to use other inexpensive actors, and this is what he really thinks.

Steven sneered, "Do you think the others didn't take the lead? I told you that there are countless producers rushing to give the check to Lan Li now." ”

If someone had already agreed to Lan Li's salary invitation, the situation would be completely different.

For Thomas, he wasn't the first person to eat crabs, things were much simpler, he could reconsider, and things were negotiable.

But thinking further, the industry has focused all its attention on Universal Pictures in recent times, and many people in the industry believe that Universal Pictures is likely to make history, but in the process of their repeated entanglement, there are people who have taken the lead, which also means that Universal's petty family spirit has been exposed again, which is definitely not a good thing for their reputation-

Especially Thomas Toll, who just said goodbye to Warner Bros. to join Universal Pictures, which should have been an important step in his journey to becoming a good producer, has already been played before the gong has started?

"Who!" Thomas immediately calmed down and asked.

Steven refused to answer, turning his head away, not intending to pay attention to Thomas at all.

Frank sat next to the play with a smile on his face, never speaking.

Finally it was Ron Meyer who spoke, "Warner Bros. 20 million yuan plus 6% box office dividends. ”