Chapter 251: Still Sundance

After getting Giselle, and the Victoria's Secret and CBS sides were quickly negotiated, Vladimir was indeed quite capable, and although the company was still in a short period of time, he still signed the contract.

Connections are an important reason, means are another important reason, before this the remake rights of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" have been obtained, and the preparations are also being carried out in an orderly manner, although the investment figure on the ledger says 12 million, but in fact it will not exceed 9 million. This time Sean only invested part of it, then Neil helped pull down part of it, and Vladimir pulled part from the Germans.

There is a big loophole in Germany's tax code, which allows German-controlled companies to receive tax breaks for the project as soon as they invest in the film, even if the film has not yet been filmed. Best of all, unlike in other regions, the German government does not require films to be filmed in Germany or to hire local actors, but only requires German companies to invest and own the rights and enjoy future profits.

So the next step is simple, Hollywood studios sell the rights to German companies, and then lease back the film and have the right to buy back the film later. At this time, the German company ostensibly owned the copyright of the film, and then after a series of agreements were signed, limiting the responsibilities and rights of the German company, the film remained in the hands of the film company.

Although it is a nominal copyright, the German company has to pay 10% of the purchase price to the filmmaker based on this right, and the remaining 90% is the price of the filmmaker's buyback, that is, the filmmaker has already received 10% of the profit before the film has even started shooting.

Hollywood has been using this method to get money from Germany for years, and German companies are happy to invest because they can cut taxes, and no one has said that if you have a chicken that lays golden eggs, you will definitely not choose to kill the chicken and take the eggs.

Vladimir, as the former deputy head of the distribution department of Bowei Pictures, is very familiar with these methods, and his connections have not been completely severed, so he easily attracted an investment of $4 million.

Okay, that's all off topic, but the point is that Vladimir used this to tell CBS and Victoria's Secret that we're a very motivated production company and we're always looking to grow. After stabilizing them, Vladimir immediately began to contact some investment groups on Wall Street through Neil, whom he knew because of Sean.

Although Neil's investment company is still very famous, its connections have been expanded a lot, inherited from his family, and he knows him at Harvard, which is quite extensive. In addition, he also made a lot of money in the 911 incident, although he didn't want to take out 10 million as the principal like Sean, but he still invested a few million, plus Sean's commission, he also earned almost 20 million, and by the way, he also pulled several customers, so he was very popular.

With his matchmaking, Vladimir has been in contact with several major investment groups such as ABRY and AIG and showing them the potential of Samsara Pictures: you see, we are not only making new films, but also working with CBS and famous lingerie brands on talent shows. However, he turned to CBS and put a lot of weight on their side: You see, in addition to making the film, we are also looking for investment group financing, and we are in negotiations.

It's like that Bill? Gates's son-in-law is like a joke, flickering one by one, although the reality is not a joke, whether it is CBS and Victoria's Secret, or Wall Street investment groups, they are actually aware of it, but he made CBS make this bet through his own ability.

Of course, some of the interests must be ceded, and some conditions are relatively harsh, such as being able to be broadcast on UPN, which is also considered conservative.

UPN is a wireless station owned by CBS, and the program is more miscellaneous, but the big stride part is aimed at young people, and putting "America's Top Model Contest" on it instead of CBS's main station seems to have a big impact on the show. Sean would love to see it on the main channel, so that maybe he could match "Pop Idol" and make the show attract more attention.

"There's no need for that." Vladimir doesn't think so, "After all, the attraction of being a model is not as attractive as being a singer, and if we compare it with "Pop Idol", we are likely to lose." And for us, how to start the first shot in TV production is the most important, there is no need to do unnecessary competition. ”

Thinking about it carefully, although a little unwilling, Sean also admitted that Vladimir was right, just from the support of the TV station, "Pop Idol" threw "American Supermodel Competition" out of the way. Even if Sean and the others first made a version of a country to test the waters, and the data looked good, Lei Shidong didn't see a daughter who liked the show and recommended it to her father.

No matter how creative it is, it must be based on strength, although there is still more than half a year to be used to produce, and I believe that the TV department can produce a good program - generally speaking, new TV series and programs are launched in the autumn slot, and most of the spring slots are broadcast in the previous season that has not been completed. Although it is not that there are no new TV series and new programs that have been broadcast in the spring file, most of them are used for emergency relief, and the ratings are also average, so if you want to get a good start, then it is most suitable to broadcast it in the autumn file.

But the show's own shortcomings, combined with CBS's reluctance to take more risks, made it difficult to get on the main stage. Put it on UPN, put it on UPN, and talk about it when the results come, and Vladimir has more acquaintances over there, so you can get more convenience.

While this aspect is restricted, the others are going well, Adriana? Unsurprisingly, Lima agreed.

"I really can't see through you, Sean, you know you were just an actor a year ago." Adriana looked at Sean curiously, and then said.

When she said this, she was lying on her side on the bed with her chin propped up, naked, her graceful curves were so naked in front of Sean, and her wheat-colored skin could faintly see the blush after orgasm. This kind of talk about going to bed is normal, Sean and Giselle didn't go to bed while talking, as I said before, he just has the ability to make women let down their guards, not to mention that he and she rolled the sheets more than once.

"Xiexie's compliment, it's an honor to be said by you." Sean Haha laughed, and the hand on her waist began to roam again.

The Victoria's Secret models are at least first-class, not like the morbid skinny beauty that is now popular in the modeling circle, the plump plumpness, the skinny skinny, very well-proportioned. Of course, there is a difference, although Adriana has slender legs that are not lost to Giselle, and they are also round and elastic, but unfortunately she has lost a lot in clamping force.

When he was caught off guard, he was pinched hard by Giselle with his long legs, and then he wanted to lose his soul, and Sean, who couldn't hold it, was thrown out immediately, which made Giselle proud for a long time. Although Sean then rallied and killed her to the point of losing her armor, it is undeniable that he was impressed by the long taut legs of the other party.

But if you really have to choose, Sean will still choose Adriana, Giselle is very similar to Sean to some extent, both became famous early, they are both shrewd and discerning, they all seem to be developing smoothly, and they all have the strength to admit defeat. So after more contact, Sean feels like he is looking in the mirror, except for jealous and narcissistic guys, I'm afraid no one will want to date and sleep with someone who is similar to him, even if the other party is a good woman.

In addition, Giselle is very independent and will not be willing to be manipulated by others, which is similar to Sean. Adriana is different, she is not much different from ordinary models, and she is easily influenced, so if she is chosen as one of the judges, once Giselle becomes stronger, the producer can pull Adriana over to balance the situation.

Victoria's Secret, on the other hand, also has a tacit attitude towards this matter, after all, although Giselle is the top brand, her interests are not completely aligned with theirs.

Besides, although Adriana's legs are not as strong as Giselle, they are not much worse, and she has to be prettier than Giselle. Of course, though, whenever possible, Sean doesn't mind rolling the sheets a few more times with the top model and taking the opportunity to enjoy the ecstasy and spins.

Things are over for the time being, although the show is still early to be produced, the remake of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" will not start until the end of January, and financing negotiations are still ongoing, but Sean believes that Vladimir can handle it all.

So now it's better to think about your own affairs, your acting career, he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award again with "Dance of Death Row Prisoners", but I am afraid that it is still a long way off to win the award, and the Best Supporting Actor does not have the classification of plot and song and dance comedy, but for his own performance style, Sean has not summarized it for a while.

From Harrington, Sean has not received much guidance, in fact, he already understands everything theoretically, but it is not easy to do. As he said to his mother, there are some things he understands, and if it were his own, he would make that choice, but emotionally speaking, he can't accept it.

Not to mention that you have to sum up what belongs to you, the reason why you took on several movies in a row last year and have various roles is to find your own direction. If he can't find it, it's nothing now, and he can play any role now, but when this good state or peak period passes, maybe he may be ruined.

This is also Weishenme heard that after "Sniper Phone Booth" was postponed, Sean will be very depressed, he has a lot of expectations for this movie, this is his one-man show, one person supports the whole movie, he wants to know how critics and audiences will comment and feel after watching it.

But damn Fox postponed the movie for the sake of his own TV series, which is really unpleasant, but unfortunately he can't do anything but focus on upcoming works, such as the one that will participate in this year's Sundance Film Festival.