"At the end of last year, the global box office of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" exceeded 1 billion, and Sid has become the hottest director in the circle, if it weren't for his own film company, his current worth would definitely be 20+20. ”

The so-called "20+20" refers to the highest level of treatment in the 20 million club - 20 million remuneration plus 20% of the global box office share.

Even for the big directors, this is the highest level of treatment. In modern Hollywood, only a few big directors such as Spielberg, George Lucas, Francis Coppola, and later Nolan, who was "a god", can get such treatment.

"Is that an exaggeration? Isn't he only 20 years old?" Johnny Depp, who has been tired of being in France with his girlfriend for a long time, is obviously a little out of touch with life in Hollywood.

"It's not an exaggeration at all. "Tracey Jacob," you must know that Sid has made two films every year since his debut, and he has been nominated for the Oscar three years in a row except for one commercial film, and it looks like there will be no surprise this year, which can only be achieved by Woody Allen and Clint Eastwood. ”

Although he knew Sid's fame, Johnny Depp, who had never cared too much about the news, couldn't help but gasp after hearing his agent's news and evaluation of him.

In fact, he can't be blamed for this, after all, in an era when Google search has not yet become popular all over the world, it is indeed a bit difficult for him to know the situation in Hollywood at any time in France.

"Then we have no room for bargaining at all?" asked Johnny Depp very unhappily.

"I don't think so. Tracey Jacob shook her head, she knew that her client's attitude had softened, and now she just needed to give one last push to help, "Johnny, you can actually look at it from a different perspective. ”

"The seven films are actually A-grade productions with an investment of over 100 million, which means that you will be able to star in 7 A-grade commercial films in the next ten years or so, and even if their box office cannot exceed the 1 billion record, if most of the movies exceed 800 million at the box office, then it also means a total share of more than 100 million US dollars. ”

Tracey Jacob's arithmetic results made Johnny Depp excited.

can earn more than $100 million in the next ten years, and it is an additional share in addition to the fixed salary of 35 million, which is definitely a fatal temptation for Johnny Depp, who has been in Hollywood for more than ten years.

In fact, in the game between film companies and actors and stars, there is never a certain result, although the big stars who have been famous for a long time can certainly have greater game power, but the strength of the film companies themselves is actually a factor that cannot be ignored.

The world only saw Will Smith triple jump on the stage of the 20 million club after "Men in Black", and even before Xiao Lizi, he became the first person in Hollywood who can resist science fiction and literary films alone, known as the "Emperor of History".

But only a few people can see that in the process of Will Smith's triple jump, Sony Pictures, which won the weakness, was unable to develop a successful commercial film because of its own incompetence, so it could only rely on Hollywood's traditional "big star + big production" routine.

Of course, Will Smith's smooth string all the way is also related to his ability to repeatedly succeed in generating big returns on big-budget films, although Sony spends a lot of money, but in the end it can still make a lot of money.

This also makes several cranes led by Sony tail seven frequently bow to "big stars" and "big producers".

But the situation of the Fire Lion is diametrically opposed to other companies, whether it is the usual packaging project of CAA, or the traditional routine of "big star + big production", it is overshadowed in front of the Fire Lion.

As with "historically" Lionsgate, the fact that Fire Lion owns all the rights to its projects makes it difficult for other companies to threaten Fire Lion from the outside. And those big stars and big producers who are used to it will also lose most of their gambling capital in front of the fire lion.

What's more, a second-rate star like Johnny Depp?

"Well, well, you contact the Fire Lion, and we accept this condition. After weighing it repeatedly, Johnny Depp finally told Tracy Jacob about his decision.

Hollywood's contract is quite complicated, although Johnny Depp agreed to sign, but after the official signing, the lawyers of both parties have to review the film contract before they can be signed.

But these trivial things, naturally, Johnny Depp's agent and producer Henry's team are in charge, Sid after learning that Johnny Depp "gave in", and rushed to the next meeting non-stop, after all, he is now preparing two movies at the same time, even if a large number of trivial matters are separated, there are still some inevitable things that need him to host.

And Johnny Depp, who learned that Sid had left Los Angeles, could only complain, "Sid is really a busy man." ”

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"Sid, are you really sure you're looking for that guy?" Ali Emmanuel looked up at Sid with some concern.

"What's the matter? You seem to have a lot of prejudice against that guy, you're the third person to 'warn' me. Jon (Philheimer) and Old Man Charles said the same about him. Sid looked at Ali amusedly.

"That's because everybody knows that guy isn't a good character. Ali lowered his voice and said: "There have always been rumors in the circle that he is a spy who sells arms to Israel. ”

"It's not a gentleman's act to speak ill of people behind your back, Mr. Ali Emmanuel. Suddenly, a voice appeared behind Sid and Ali, scaring Ali into a stumbling position.

"I'll you——!!" Ali and Sid immediately looked up, and at some point, a bald man with silver wire glasses and a smile appeared behind them.

"Arnhorne Milkan!!" Ali called out the other man's name, then gripped his chest and complained, "Do you know that people are scary and scared to death!"

"Hehe, I apologize to both of you for that. "Bald man, oh no, it should be Arnhorn Milkan who apologized to Sid and Ali with a smile: "Just seeing the two of you whispering, I can't help but want to hear your conversation, I didn't scare you." ”

Sid smiled and stood up, "Of course not, Mr. Arnhorne Milkan, it's a pleasure to meet you. Also, I want to apologize to you for what happened to you. ”