Chapter 82: Rising Star
Busy days always go by quickly.
From the day of the movie's premiere, it has been a month since "Killer Tragedy" was released, and although there have been some twists and turns during the period, it is still very satisfying overall.
In the fifth week, it only took one day to break through the 100 million yuan mark and become a veritable super blockbuster!
And the names of Sean Taylor Don, Pete, Monica, Wilton and Angela have also become hot topics after dinner.
Pete and Monica can be described as famous, and in the eyes of many people, the two of them are already the most cutting-edge A-list superstars.
There are even film companies that offer a high price of 2 million and want to invite them to make a movie.
But unsurprisingly, Tang Feng didn't even read the script, so he refused their invitation in person.
Tang's reason is very simple, Pete and Monica can take on other companies' films, but they must be a big production with a total investment of more than 50 million, and they must also consider the quality of the script, as well as the quality and fame of the actors who play with them, before making the final decision.
It may be that this condition is too harsh, and it immediately scared away the bosses of the two film companies.
Seeing them leave in disgrace, Tang Feng scolded with great relief: "Phew, don't think I don't know what you do!"
"The fourth-level film company on Wilson Street also dares to come to me to find a bargain?"
"What kind of bullshit art film! With a company like yours, do you know what art is?"
Although this approach is very relieving, it also has a bad impact on himself and the company, and under the shameless smear of those two guys, Tang Feng is said to be an arrogant and extremely greedy black-hearted boss.
Within two days, even Harvey, who was far away in New York, heard the news and hurriedly called him to ask what had happened.
After listening to Tang Feng's explanation, the hot-tempered Harvey was also choked with anger, and scolded on the phone, "These two mongrels are raised by bitch/son!"
"Sean, don't worry, I'll fly over!"
"Let's take reporters to their company to make a fuss, don't make a mess of their reputation, and never give up!"
"Brother, look at it, I have to help you out of this breath!"
How could Tang Feng let him mess around, if he really made such a fuss, it didn't matter if the other party made a fool of himself, the image of Hurricane Pictures would be greatly damaged.
Therefore, Tang Feng hurriedly persuaded: "Harvey, I thank you for your kindness, but don't come, if you make such a fuss, things will be out of control." ”
Just thinking about it a little, Harvey knew that his idea was not very reliable, but he couldn't swallow this breath, so he shouted into the phone: "Then take them to court!"
Tang Feng was very helpless about Harvey's stinky temper, so he had to patiently analyze him: "Dude, I have only been in court for a long time, do you still want me to be besieged by the media again?"
"Besides, they're telling the truth, that's exactly what I said at the time, yes, the conditions are harsh. ”
With this objective fact, what they say is not slander, but just an exaggeration. ”
Harvey snorted heavily, and then asked angrily, "Then let them go around smearing you, and there is nothing you can do to cure them?"
Hearing his words, Tang Feng just curled the corners of his mouth slightly, and then said to Harvey with a smile: "Don't worry, Wei Fatty, I'm not a newcomer, anyone can come to find a bargain!"
"Isn't it just a rumor? This time, I'll let them see, what is a magic one foot high, and a foot high!"
Harvey didn't understand what Tang Feng meant, but from his tone, he seemed to have a good idea.
Hurriedly asked, "What do you want to do?" Tell me about it, and let me have a good time!"
Tang Feng pursed his lips and replied contemptuously: "Fat Wei, have you forgotten what day tomorrow is?"
Harvey, who has calmed down, has an absolute IQ online, which can be described as thorough.
Tang Feng just mentioned it, and he understood the meaning, and suddenly became happy again, and scolded with a strange smile: "Haha, you are really amazing, if you really want that, I'm afraid they won't have to mix in the future." ”
"You're going to smash their jobs!"
"Boy, count you ruthless!"
"But I just like the way you look!"
"If you are bullied by others, you don't dare to get it back, and you don't deserve to be my brother!"
Immediately, Tang Feng heard Harvey's sinister evil smile on the other side of the phone, "Hehe, hey, hey......"
But soon, his angry roar came from the phone again, "By the way, boy, I warn you, don't call me Wei Fat Man in the future!"
"And your black/ghost driver, if he calls me that again, no matter where he comes from, I'm going to beat him up all over the face!"
Tang Feng nodded and replied very seriously, "Got it, Fat Wei." ”
"I'm hanging up if there's nothing to do, I'm busy. ”
“......”
"Bastard!"
Harvey's ugly face was suddenly throbbed with anger, and he just wanted to scold two sentences to relieve his hatred, but found that the line had been hung up over there, so angry that he scolded and threw the phone on the table.
Bob, who was sitting next to him, saw him deflated, and laughed: "Harvey, this is not like your style, you are actually angry like this by a hairy boy." ”
"Next time you go to Los Angeles, you must take me, I want to see, what is so magical about that kid, haha. ”
......
Wednesday, October 17.
After the joint efforts of Hurricane Pictures, Celebrity Agents and KTLA TV, the final of the audition finally began in the big studio of KTLA TV!
In order to look more authoritative, Tang Feng not only served as a judge himself, but also invited Jonathan, the former president of KTLA TV, and the current president Jesse, plus the celebrity president Annie, to form a classic four-person jury group.
In addition to their several judges, the audience at the scene were all finalists who were invited to arrive.
These players are not here to see the excitement, after the selection of the quarterfinals, every time the players PK, they will give their opinions and select their favorite players.
Then, according to the statistics they give, the player who wins the round PK is determined.
It can be said that it is not the four judges who really play a decisive role, but the 100 assistant performers from the audition sitting in the audience!
And, in order to have enough gimmicks, Tang Feng also gave this final a resounding name - Rising Star!
The preview of the program has been sent out, and they must complete the recording of the entire final in two days before it can be broadcast on KTLA TV's entertainment channel on time on Saturday night.
Jonathan likes this model and although he has left the company, as a major shareholder, he still hopes to fight for the interests of his TV station.
"Sean, I admire your imagination, it's really great to have a draft like this. ”
"To be honest, I'm very optimistic about this show, and if it looks good enough after it airs, I hope we can form a fixed cooperation model between us. ”
"In the future, if your movie has this kind of talent show again, we can all cooperate in broadcasting. ”
"As long as you want, even in the preliminary round, we can broadcast the whole thing!"
Not to mention Jonathan's professional vision, this model has been tested in practice, and Tang Feng certainly knows the value of it.
However, he didn't plan to engage in the TV industry, so he didn't care too much, so he said casually: "Okay, you have brought it up, can I still refuse?"
Seeing that he agreed, Jonathan looked very happy, patted him on the shoulder affectionately, and smiled very nonefactorily: "I knew you would agree, we are good friends, haha." ”
Tang Feng spread his hands, "However, I also have a request." ”
"You have to help me apply for the copyright of the program, and I personally have to have no less than 30% of the advertising revenue I get. ”
Jonathan agreed very happily, "This request is very reasonable, just do as you say!"
As he spoke, he turned his head to Jesse next to him and ordered, "Jesse, this matter will be handed over to you, and you must help Sean get the copyright of the show in the shortest possible time." ”
Also, within a week of the show, the ad split was to be transferred to Sean's personal account. ”
Jesse: "Okay, teacher. ”
"After the show airs, I will go through the copyright application with Sean as soon as possible, and I will also write a check to Sean as soon as possible. ”
In front of Jonathan, Jesse will always be a good student, although he is now the president, he still respectfully asked: "Teacher, the contestants have all put on makeup, and all departments are ready, can we start now?"
Jonathan didn't answer him immediately, but turned his head to Tang Feng and asked with concern, "Are you ready?"
Tang Feng nodded and replied, "I have memorized the manuscript a long time ago, if there is no problem, I can start now!"
Seeing that he had no problem, Jonathan turned his head again and said to Jesse, "Okay, let's get started." ”