Chapter 85 Renewal

Donovan's offer is an 8 percent commission and offers a similar service to CAA.

"Co-brokers, packaged services, are really a good idea. Ovitz came into our William Morris '75 and climbed all the way up the mailroom, and he really saw it through. In the past few years, we have been stunned by these two tricks, and we are reluctant to let go of the long-standing tradition, and in Hollywood, we have been losing ground one after another. No way, since last year, we decided to learn from him and provide similar services to our customers. ”

He first praised Ovitz for a few words, "But......" and then made a big turn, "APLUS, don't think that those two are a panacea." There is no perfect system in this world, let me talk about joint brokers first, yes, replace one broker with three, check and balance each other, customers and brokerage companies are safer, and customers enjoy more three-dimensional services, but in the past two years, new problems have also emerged, do you know what the problem is? ”

"Uh......" Song Ya's mind turned, "There are too many people, so ...... There are more people who share the money? ”

β€œBingo!”

Donovan smiled at Hayden, "You're right, this kid is very smart. ”

Hayden smiled bitterly.

"In the past, an agent, in addition to settling accounts with the company, could get all the commissions, but now the people who share the money have become three, and there is only one who always follows the star?" Donovan continued: "You get what you pay for, you get little money, and the quality of this agent who follows the star is naturally not as good as that of a traditional agent, if you mix in Hollywood, what's the use of your other two co-agents drinking coffee at CAA headquarters in Los Angeles in Chicago?" Your chances are reduced, but the risks are greater! ”

Song Ya thought about it, "Go on." ”

"Let's talk about packaging. It seems that this system has saved Hollywood studios a lot of work and opened up more opportunities for customers. But think about it, how terrible it would be for an agency that can offer everything from director to actor, producer to scene? It's not impossible for CAA to get rid of the studio one day. Even if they don't shoot it themselves, their bargaining power with the film company is now a little too strong, what can be done with five million in the past, it is not impossible to hand over 10 million to them, the production cost is rising year by year, as long as people with a normal IQ can slowly see through the stakes here, let me tell you, APLUS, the seven major film companies have now begun to beware of CAA, and the honeymoon period between them is about to pass! ”

"What does that have to do with me?" Song Ya still feels reasonable, but Hollywood is a little far away from herself.

"What if CAA is boycotted by the Big Seven? Think about it, how much less money would you make if A+ Records' songs didn't get a chance to make it to the soundtrack? ”

Donovan took out a document from his bag, "We fought for your I feel it coming to be included in the soundtrack of the film by the erotic blur night released in April, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, renew the contract with us, and he is yours." ”

"Erotic ......"

Song Ya was unstable when she heard this name.

"Don't worry, although the movie was shot by Playboy (the name of the magazine), the content is normal." Donovan Guarantee.

Song Ya couldn't see the money, and felt that she couldn't resist the fool again, "Since it involves signing a contract, why don't you go to my lawyer to talk." ”

He brought the two into Goodman's law firm, and Donovan left Hayden outside.

"No problem, even if the song is used in that kind of film, it doesn't affect you, and it's not a participatory. And your I feel it coming is perfect for that kind of toned movie. ”

Goodman finished reviewing the contract and signaled that Song Ya could rest assured.

"Do you have any comments on Hayden? If there is, we William Morris can make substitutions. ”

Donovan said: "But he is an honest man, the broker industry, it is too rare to follow the rules, and some of our clients would rather their agents be stupid." ”

Hearing Donovan's evaluation of Hayden behind his back, Song Ya and Goodman looked at each other and smiled.

"Hayden is good, APLUS." Goodman also persuaded.

Although Hayden sometimes crosses the line a little, but indeed, Song Ya feels that he can control him, and it is not necessary to change his mind, he remembered Hayden's bitter face just now, and his heart softened a little.

"You are a songwriter, generally speaking, talented creators are not short of business to find their door, and naturally they don't need agents to have too strong drilling ability."

Donovan continued to persuade, "And we'll learn from you as well, I, as William Morris's vice president in charge of music, is also one of your co-agents, and the other co-agent has a bit of influence in the upper echelons of Chicago, and he'll help you with some minor troubles." As for the packaging service, we will also consider your music work as soon as possible, there are at least thousands of movies in Hollywood every year, whether it is a good film or a bad movie, the money to buy a soundtrack can not be relied on, and it is an astronomical amount every year. ”

"Commission ......" Song Ya was moved.

"Eight percent is already very low, and many big stars are still receiving 10 percent." Donovan said.

"We have other options, and they offer lower." Goodman interjected.

"ICM (International Innovation Management Corporation)?"

"No, Chicago local agent, David Falck." Goodman was making up nonsense, he had only heard it when he was chatting with Song Ya.

"A player agent!" The name surprised Donovan greatly, "So, seven-five, the lowest offer." He said in a deep voice, then shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I didn't expect that our William Morris has been reduced to relying on low prices to grab people......"

Song Ya looked at Goodman, who gave him an OK gesture.

"Yes, let's sign it."

Called Hayden in, communicated the contract on both sides, and then asked Aunt Susie to get the authorization done, and was busy until the early hours of the morning, and finally signed the three-year brokerage contract and the two contracts authorized by I feel it coming to be the soundtrack for the movie Erotica Blur.

In the middle, Song Ya also called Ovitz, probably because it was too late, the other party did not pick up in person, and transferred it to a CAA executive, and the other party said that the commission could not be reduced, which strengthened Song Ya's determination to renew the contract with William Morris.

"Thank you, thank you APLUS, I will use all my energy for the next three years......"

Hayden held Song Ya's hand with both hands, and his voice choked up with excitement.

"I don't need all your energy, but all your loyalty, you have to always think from my point of view, OK?"

Song Ya is always haunted by the last time Hayden suggested that he give the song to Mira.

"Of course, of course."

Hayden was frightened today, Donovan should have come to Chicago with the idea of replacing him in order to take down Song Ya for William Morris.

He went from a nobody who was accidentally sent by William Morris to Old Joe Music to sign a contract for Song Ya, to a medium-sized agent who can participate in the affairs of a star of Mila's level, not to mention anything else in the past year, not counting the share paid to William Morris, about 400,000 yuan (even if the contract is terminated, SBK's unsettled follow-up royalty share will still share 10% of him, because this is the contract he won for Song Ya).

Consumerism is rife in the United States, and he may have started to mortgage consumption according to this annual income, and once his income plummets in the coming year, bankruptcy is possible.

"It's great that William Morris will serve you for the next three years, APLUS."

Donovan took the champagne from Goodman, "to help us continue to be successful." ”

"Continue to succeed." Everyone cheered in unison.

"Okay, as a co-broker, can I ask you if you have any thoughts on your future development?" Donovan asked.

"Oh yes, there's a tricky thing."

Song Ya said that A+ audio needs to buy a synthesized audio copyright library, "The market share should be at least three percent or more." He relayed Delay's judgment.

"No problem, I'll keep an eye on this and get back to you as soon as possible." Donovan picked up his bag and prepared to take his leave.

"I'm ......," Hayden looked at Song Ya.

"You want to find a way to get SBK to settle the next stage of accounts as soon as possible, I have to save up ammunition for the acquisition of the rights library, and Lowry Jr. and Old Joe are also in urgent need of money, as always, you can join forces with them to put pressure on Daniel."

"I'll do it right away." Hayden happily responded.