Chapter 150 CAA Brokerage Firm
"The final editing right is really important to the director, isn't it?" Xu Guanwu asked with a smile.
Richard nodded, "The final editing power is paramount to the director. In Hollywood, only a handful of people can have that kind of power. ”
"A slap can be counted." David. Brown added.
"Then if I use the final editing rights and high salary as bait, won't I be able to win over many directors?" Xu Guanwu couldn't help but laugh.
What the final editing rights are, for him, does not matter at all.
He also believes in the likes of Steve. Spielberg, James. Cameron, George. A director with outstanding talent like Lucas can edit his own film more than the editor the producer found.
"Richard, I'd like to meet with Steve soon." Xu Guanwu said with a smile.
"He's in Hollywood right now, and I'll arrange for you to meet when the awards ceremony is over." Richard nodded, "Stanley, you seem to be interested in him." ”
Xu Guanwu smiled, "I believe that he is a very talented director, and he will definitely become famous in the future." ”
"Oh?! Do you have a high opinion of him, but in my opinion, talented young directors like him abound in Hollywood. "David. Brown shook his head, not very approving.
Xu Guanwu couldn't help but laugh, when "Jaws" is released and sets a box office record, you will know how powerful he is.
"Hey! Stanley! Long time no see, man, are you okay? Just as Xu Guanwu was chatting with Richard and David, suddenly another strong man strode over and hugged Xu Guanwu warmly.
"Stallone, long time no see!" Xu Guanwu was stunned for a moment, and then happily hugged this tough guy.
Today's Stallone is very different from last year's downfall, with designer suits, diamond and gold watches, and beautiful women by his side, he looks like an upstart.
"Dude, I haven't seen you in more than half a year, where the hell have you been?" Stallone smiled, "I miss the days when we worked together, when will you come back?" ”
"Let's see, the main direction of my career is still in Hong Kong." Xu Guanwu waved his hand.
Although he can earn more money in the United States, the difference in customs and culture and living habits makes it difficult for him to live in the United States for a long time. So in comparison, Hong Kong is the most suitable place for him to live.
"That's a shame." Stallone shook his head.
"How have you been doing, have you made any new films?" Xu Guanwu asked curiously.
Stallone shook his head, "The salary they offer is a bit low, in their opinion, I'm probably just a stinky boy who has taken shit luck, and they don't want to pay me too much." I think if I can win some awards, the salary will increase a little higher. ”
Xu Guanwu nodded, he learned that the salary of Hollywood movie stars is obviously divided into several grades. Generally, it is difficult for low-level movie stars to step into the ranks of top movie stars with a single movie, even if it is the annual box office champion.
Hollywood producers are very cautious about upgrading movie stars based on box office results over the years, awards, current popularity, actors' acting skills, etc. And once the value of a star increases, it will be difficult to lower it again.
Stallone was unknown before, although he became popular in the United States with a "Rocky", but because his qualifications are too shallow, his net worth is still in the third and fourth tiers, which naturally makes the angry Stallone very dissatisfied.
So after filming "Rocky", he has not taken on acting again, but wants to wait for the end of next year's awards ceremony. If he can win the trophy, then his value can at least jump to the second line.
Although the third and second lines are only separated by one line, the difference in value is calculated by ten times.
Although he has not taken on new movies for the time being, he still has a very wonderful life when he shoots commercials, does activities, and goes on shows.
"Stanley, I also recently signed with an agency." Stallone said with a smile, "They helped me take on a lot of jobs and made me a lot of money." Look, I'm here, tens of thousands of dollars. ”
Stallone is like a child who got a birthday present, and then shows off to the children around him.
"Very well, which brokerage is it?" Xu Guanwu asked casually.
"The innovative artist agency was newly created by a few young people, and the name is very bitten. I like to call them CAAs though. Stallone laughed.
"What do you mean by that company?" Xu Guanwu felt familiar at first glance, and hurriedly asked again.
“CAA!” Stallone repeated.
Xu Guanwu frowned, read it twice in his heart, and suddenly remembered, "Stallone, did these young people leave from other brokerage companies before and choose to start their own business?" ”
"yes, how do you know?" Stallone asked in surprise.
Xu Guanwu slapped his thigh, and suddenly smiled, "When will we wait, arrange for us to meet." ”
"Okay, I think they're also very interested in you as a producer." Stallone laughed.
Xu Guanwu also laughed proudly. If he remembers correctly, this innovative artist agency will become a top Hollywood agency in the future, recruiting countless Hollywood movie stars and firmly occupying the top three positions.
Hollywood stars, directors, and screenwriters are all valuable resources, so taking CAA into your hands is equivalent to having an invincible gold mine.
Now CAA has just been created, and the value is not very obvious, and it is the time for Xu Guanwu to buy the bottom.
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After chatting with Sylvester Stallone for a while, it was time to walk the red carpet. Brown and Richard. As a producer, Zaniuk is generally not the protagonist of the red carpet, so he walked hastily.
Stallone is famous because of "Rocky", although he is not worth much at the moment, he is still a popular top red star, and he is also the nominee for tonight's actor, so he is going to appear in the finale, just behind Xu Guanwu.
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is about to walk the red carpet, listening to the melodious music, Xu Guanwu can't help but feel a little nervous, and his palms are sweaty.
"Ah Wu, don't be nervous, relax, just remember to smile later." Zhao Yazhi saw Xu Guanwu's nervous appearance, and hurriedly smiled and comforted.
When she participated in the Miss Hong Kong contest, she had seen similar scenes, so she was not as nervous as Xu Guanwu.
Xu Guanwu nodded, "Ah Zhi, you don't seem to be nervous at all?" ”
"I covered it well." Zhao Yazhi smiled proudly.
Xu Guanwu smiled slightly, took a deep breath, and walked on the red carpet with Zhao Yazhi holding her arm, accompanied by music.
The media on both sides of the red carpet soon discovered Xu Guanwu, a yellow man with a different complexion, and immediately thought of his super dark horse "Rocky".
And Zhao Yazhi's elegant temperament, beautiful appearance, and the sparkling jewelry she wore instantly became the focus of reporters' capture, killing many films in seconds.