Chapter 36 Digging the Foot of the Wall IV
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This is the law in the United States on protecting the interests of artists, and since Sophie wants to break into Hollywood, she remembers these clauses that are closely related to her very well, but she also knows that the law can be circumvented.
A movie with a cost of $200 million, regardless of success or failure, will increase the popularity and popularity of the actors, and the media will take the initiative to stir up the sky without spending money, giving you a chance and getting a corresponding return, which is taken for granted in her opinion.
Besides, she and Wu Chen have only met once and had dinner once, there is no friendship and deep friendship when it comes to it, people open film companies to make money, why do you have to be the heroine, as long as you let out the news, there are actresses who want to compete, who is worse than whom?
But she didn't expect it, Wu Chen said with a smile: "Sophie, don't get me wrong, I don't mean to restrict your development, after you come to Hollywood, you can join any brokerage company in the United States, or you can join my brokerage company, of course, this company is registered in someone else's name." ”
He continued: "I didn't do it to make much money from the actors, but to shoot the film without too much distraction. If you sign with my agency, you can still take on movies other than Atlantis Films, and there is no conflict between them, because because of my company, not every movie is suitable for you. ”
He added: "Whether it is an agent or a manager, they have to strive for high remuneration for actors, they just have to make money by commissions, and many managers in Hollywood will now even cooperate with producers to lower the remuneration of actors for their own interests, so you don't have to pay too much attention to these links." ”
Sophie heard Wu Chen's sincerity, and couldn't help but be moved by this, she was originally a sensual and willful girl, although she is now twenty-seven years old, but the twists and turns of feelings are not comparable to ordinary people, the love story between her and the Polish director, I am afraid that no one in the entertainment industry does not know.
When I opened the door, I smelled the aroma coming from the kitchen, Xu Zilin's face suddenly bloomed like a flower, and the man knew that she would definitely add food when she got home, so he made a special supper for her in the kitchen.
In fact, there is nothing delicious, just preserved egg and lean pork porridge and egg and ham rolls, as well as a plate of cold salad and three shreds, but it is such a home-cooked meal, and the significance to Xu Zilin is far more than having a big meal at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
"No matter how used to me you are, I don't want to let you go, I feel so happy to have you!" Drinking preserved egg and lean porridge, Xu Zilin sighed, this is her sincere words, it is really warm to have a man by her side to take care of her.
"You are my woman, I am not used to who you are used to, I am away all the year round, and it is rare for me to spend a few days of normal life with you." Wu Chen said with a smile.
"By the way, Director Cameron knows that you are coming back and wants to meet you, he is filming at Qiliqiao now, you have to go to him." Xu Zilin said.
"As long as he can make money for me and improve the reputation of the film company, I have no problem going to him, and by the way, I also want to discuss the filming progress of the big ship, by the way, you inform Allen to go to Toronto, Italy, find the author of "The English Patient", buy the film rights of this novel, we open a film company, we can't just be busy around one movie."
Since she gave Sophie the heroine of the big boat, of course, she also gave Monica a movie, these two goddesses of the same age as him are the objects of many fantasies, and changing the trajectory of their lives can be regarded as a bad taste for Wu Chen, otherwise this time the soul travels through time and space, isn't there no happiness?
Seven Mile Bridge in Florida is a famous attraction, Wu Chen and Sophie met Cameron in a café, and the crew also took a half-day holiday for this. Although he wants to take a photo with the governor, Wu Chen now feels that chasing stars is very low, and he is also the boss of a film company, how can he mix in this industry with such actions?
He didn't expect that Sophie would arrive in Los Angeles by plane overnight, which was twelve or thirteen hours, and he worked so hard for his role that Wu Chen was very moved, and he got on the plane to Florida directly from the airport.
"Why did you choose Miss Sophie as the heroine?" Cameron asked with interest as he stirred the coffee in his cup.
"Sophie's temperament is fresh and sweet, with a fanatical pursuit of love, and a wild and rebellious side, I feel that the heroine of this movie needs this kind of image, she should be disgusted, contemptuous and not succumb to the pressure of the world, not greedy for material enjoyment, has her own insistence on love, even if it is the price of her life, love is not just a physical union, spiritual love and satisfaction, can surpass everything." Wu Chen said with a smile.
Cameron looked at Wu Chen with some surprise, although what he said was not so incisive, but his understanding of the heroine of this movie was correct, Sophie obviously met her own requirements, only one thing, she was a little older, several years older than the male protagonist, but after makeup, this defect can be completely remedied, Sophie has such a trait.
"When can I start working on this film?" Cameron asked.
"I hope you get as soon as possible, all the funds are in place, I mobilized 200 million US dollars for this, although you can do it if you insist on 140 million, but I have doubts about this, your Excellency is not news about overspending on films, it is better to be honest when we cooperate, in my opinion, the name Cameron is worth 200 million US dollars!" Wu Chen said.
Cameron is famous for burning money for making movies, and the investment budget is a fart for him, and he wants to add money halfway through the filming, can you not give it? However, Cameron did not put the money in his own pocket, but tried to make the work as perfect as possible, the picture more refined, and the use of high technology must be supported by a lot of dollars.
"I will finish the film as soon as possible and devote myself to the filming of the big ship, and the preliminary preparations will start tomorrow. Mr. Wu Chen, until now I don't know your specific occupation, would you mind telling me? Cameron was a little embarrassed by Wu Chen's blunt words.
He didn't know that $140 million would never be enough to complete the movie he wanted, but he was worried that the $200 million figure would shake the confidence of investors, so he set up a small ambush. But Wu Chenyun's indifferent manner and high affirmation of him, especially the last sentence, Cameron was a little moved by the death of a confidant.
"There's nothing that can't be said, friends should be honest with each other, I'm a Chinese, I just came to live in Los Angeles when I was very young, I can say I grew up in the United States, and graduated from the University of Los Angeles with a degree in business administration."
"I used to be a mercenary in South Africa, and when I came back to Los Angeles this spring, there is a Chinese-style restaurant in Beverly Hills, and I can ask you to taste it next time, and I have shares in an international security company and a trust and investment company." Wu Chen said with a smile.
Cameron said unexpectedly: "What you do has nothing to do with a film company, why did you choose to start a film company?" ”
Wu Chen said: "Because I grew up in Los Angeles, I often go to Hollywood for weekends, mainly to see how people make movies, this time has affected my life planning, when I have enough capital, of course I have to realize this dream." ”
Cameron still felt that he had to say the doubts in his heart: "Mr. Wu Chen, you may be able to guess that this movie will be a reproduction of a love story, but the audience will not necessarily recognize this kind of movie, and the investment is so large, aren't you worried that you will not be able to recover the investment?" ”