Chapter 106: Paving the Way for Nat

After a week of going through the process, Don finally got the loan he needed.

Among them, Donn personally successfully borrowed $100 million through a 15% share of the global box office of "Star Wars Episode 1", with a term of one year and an annual interest rate of 10%.

Down Pictures received a $30 million loan for "My Grand Greek Wedding" and a $20 million loan for "The Wedding Guest," both for a one-year period of 8% per annum.

Because venture capital firms grossly underestimated the future earnings of "The Wedding Proud," Fox Films advanced another $20 million to Down Pictures.

Then Don lent his $100 million to Don Pictures, making the cash flow controlled by Tang Pictures directly reach $170 million!

At the same time, Donn Pictures and Marvel Studios officially announced to the whole society: the "Spider-Man" movie project has been launched, and the investment will reach a staggering $150 million.

At the same time, Towne Pictures is also secretly cooperating with CAA, Germany has contacted Constantine Pictures, and the United Kingdom has contacted Shengri Pictures to reach cooperation on tax rebate policies.

It is estimated to take a month and a half.

Since the Oscars, Donn has been working on a loan for the filming cost of "Spider-Man", and after two and a half months of hard work, he finally achieved his goal.

Not only that, but he also overfulfilled the task, and after getting tax rebates from the United Kingdom and Germany, he even got the investment in "A Beautiful Mind" in the second half of the year.

With such a big problem and calmly solving, Tang En has more confidence in the future development.

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On Thursday, June 3, Star Wars Episode 1: The Ghost Man Menace dropped below $8 million at the single-day box office, and Donn and Shirley Hirschler had a formal conversation.

Shirley Herschler is scheming, greedy for the powerful, and hopes to live a better life with her daughter.

However, no parent can bear the misery of their children.

Don didn't even have to say a word, and Shirley Hirschler immediately understood what he meant.

"Yes, I also know that I don't know much about movies. I used to be an accountant in a law firm in Israel, but when I returned to the United States, I was worried that Nat would be bullied in Hollywood, so I changed my career to become an agent. ”

Shirley Herschler could see that Donn valued his daughter, and if he really just played casually like those female stars, he wouldn't have to be so troublesome.

With Don paving the way for her daughter's future, Shirley Herschler naturally raised her hands in approval.

"Nat will be eighteen soon, she's a big girl, and I think she needs a separate space. Don said seriously, he really thought about Natalie's future, not to get married to France, and to take his mother to live with him.

"Hollywood...... It's too messy, especially for some girls. Shirley Herchler sighed a little embarrassed, "Our family believes in Judaism, and Nath became famous very early, and I was afraid that she would be as depraved as Drew Barrymore, so I disciplined her strictly." Truth be told, you're the first boy she's ever dated. ”

Donn was able to understand her, "I understand, Hollywood...... With me, no one dares to bully Nat. She's a star, and when she goes to college, I'll arrange for someone to protect her secretly. ”

"That's great. ”

Shirley Herschler looked a little depressed, her daughter's future is guaranteed, but she lost her job as an agent, and her daughter has independent financial rights when she becomes an adult, where is her financial source?

Don looked at her deeply and said with a smile, "Lady Herchle, I heard you say just now...... What did you do in finance before?"

"I also know a little bit about the law. ”

"The scale of Down Pictures is getting bigger and bigger, but there has never been an independent financial department, and I control the financial power. You know, I'm a director, and I usually have to study films, and I have limited energy. ”

Shirley Herschler's eyes lit up instantly, and she finally understood what Donn meant, "Do you need my help?"

Tang En smiled: "That's really thankful! The financial work really needs a master like you who is good at communication and understands legal knowledge." Of course, the most important thing is that you have my trust. ”

"You believe me?"

"Of course, you're Nat's mother, and we'll be a family sooner or later. ”

The word "family" in Donn came to Shirley Hirschler's heart, and the joy was not to mention.

……

Natalie's brokerage contract was with WMA, but she was a minor, and the contract was not very binding, and the CAA bought out her brokerage contract for only $30,000.

Hilda Querry was so excited that she wanted to dance.

She never expected that when she was on the set of "Titanic", an assistant on the set who was kicked out because of Kate Winslet's underwear was molested, would become her nobleman in the workplace.

Don pushed Kate Winslet to the throne of the Oscar, directly establishing her status as a big-name agent in CAA's agency.

Unexpectedly, then there were surprises!

Reese Witherspoon, a very inconspicuous little person, suddenly became Donn's secretary.

With Donne's strong backing, will Reese's future star career be poor? Done Pictures even directly made a movie "Wedding Proud", making her the heroine for the first time in her life.

And then ...... It's a nuclear bomb-like surprise.

Donn gave her Nicole Kidman, the top female star in Hollywood right now!

A few years ago, Hilda Querrey was a henchman next to Pat Kingsley, an ace agent to look up to.

Unexpectedly, Don didn't make a move, and he made an amazing move, he directly broke up the golden boy and girl Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, and then sent Nicole to her men.

What's the difference between this and giving money?

No, it's more exaggerated than giving money, which contains status!

Last year, UTA brokerage poached agent Tracy Jacobs from CAA brokerage and gave her a position as an executive.

Why?

Because Tracy Jacobs has Johnny Depp in his hands!

Donn's act of giving Nicole Kidman to her is the equivalent of putting Hilda Querrey on the throne of a CAA agency executive.

Of course, the board of directors did not appoint Pat Kingsley for the sake of her face.

But it doesn't matter, Don continues to give a big gift!

The next target is the heroine of the most popular and popular movie "Star Wars Episode 1: The Ghost Man Menace" - Natalie Portman.

Hilda Querry was going crazy with happiness, and when she heard the news from Brian Lorde, she was dizzy.

Natalie's status is not high now, and she has just stepped into the second line.

But what is her identity?

Don Walker's girlfriend!

With Donn's driving force, let alone a line, even if you become an A-list superstar like Tom Cruise and Mel Gibson, it's not too much!

Natalie is a treasure trove of potential!

Hilda Querrey seems to have seen a situation within CAA where she and Brian Lord are on an equal footing.

For Done Walker, the unknown benefactor behind her, she naturally wanted to visit her door to express her gratitude.

Hilda Querrey came to Down Pictures with a humble attitude, and when she saw Don Pictures, she was even more in awe than the employees of Don Pictures.

Don smiled and said, "Hilda, we're old acquaintances, don't you need to be polite?"

For Hilda Querry, Don has a lot of respect.

Throughout Hollywood, among female agents, in addition to Nancy Josephson, who is popular with Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz, Hilda Querry is the best.

She brought out three Oscar-winning actresses, Cate Winslet, Cate Blanchett, and Reese Witherspoon, and also brought out well-known actresses such as Marion Cotillard, Jessica Chastain, and Michelle Williams.

Don handed Nicole Kidman and Natalie Portman to her one after another, but not because of friendship.

"Director Walker......"

"Call me Donne!"

"Well, Donn, I really don't know what to say, thank you so much!" Hilda Querry was a little incoherent.

"Don't get excited, sit down and say. Don waved his hand and gestured to the couch, "Hilda, you know, Nat is my girlfriend and I have high expectations for her, do you know what I mean?"

"Understand, I will definitely give her the best treatment, all scripts, she will give priority!"

Hilda Querry has been helped by Donn so much that she will definitely return the favor.

Don shook his head, "That's not necessary, Nat won't be short of money, I don't want her to be too tired." So my request is very simple, Nat's film contract must be small and fine! Literary films must win awards, at least Oscar nominations, and commercial films, comedies, or science fiction must be box office hits!"

"This ......"

Rao is Hilda Querry is very capable, and she also thinks that Done's request is too outrageous.

Don smiled, "I know, in your opinion, my thoughts may be a bit too much. I just don't want to see someone take Natalie Portman's gimmick and make bad movies to make money, which will affect her image, she's a clear stream. ”

"I understand that in this regard, I will strictly control some low-end ads, and I will directly reject them. Just the movie aspect...... I'm sorry, Donn, no one can guarantee it. Hilda Querry was worried.

Tang En was very relaxed and said with a smile: "It's very simple, Nat's film contract, you discuss it with me in advance, and she can only make the movie I approve!"

Hilda Querry instantly understood what Don meant, he wanted Natalie to make a movie exactly as she wanted it to.

This desire to control is too strong, right?

But the favor was too heavy for Hilda Querry to refuse.

It is not contradictory that the agent should put the interests of the employer first, and Don is also thinking about Natalie.

"I see. Hilda Querry nodded.

"Hmm. Tang En blinked a few times, and said meaningfully: "I see that your subordinates are all actresses, hehe, it seems that several of them have something to do with me." ”

Hilda Querry felt bitter in her heart, and thought to herself: "You still understand, do you know how much trouble Kate and Nicole's affair caused me, huh?"

Her heart jumped, and she looked at Don En's appearance as if she was smiling, and suddenly understood what he meant.

This guy is really shameless!