Chapter 51: The Aura of the Big Guy (Asking for Recommendation Votes)
However, just as Roland suppressed his excitement, hunched over, and trembled.
David, who finished telling the inside story, would be wrong.
He felt that Roland was angry at his transgression, angry at his concealment.
Therefore, when he found out that Roland turned into a shrimp and refused to look up for a long time, this rough man chose to apologize.
"I'm sorry, Roland, I shouldn't have been hiding these things from you."
"These things determine your life, and you should have the right to know."
"But, I hope you can understand."
"Concealment is the result of serious consideration by me and Garnetty."
"Because, if you want to keep working in this industry, agreeing to Steven may be the best choice at the moment."
The sincere words made Roland, who was extremely excited, stunned for a while.
After he reacted, the little guy who wanted to continue to bury his head and giggle suddenly lifted up.
Without further ado, open your arms.
When Roland turned to the side and hugged this delicate-minded man tightly, the words of true affection had also appeared.
"Uncle David, thank you for being able to put yourself in my shoes."
"You don't need to blame yourself, not only do I not blame you, but I am very happy."
"It's like when you asked me why I was taking Home Alone."
"At that time, you didn't doubt the reason I gave, and now I won't question your motives."
There is a way that if you hesitate, you will lose, and if you are decisive, you will give it in vain.
In Roland's opinion, the Olsons made a very correct decision.
Because the olive branch thrown by Spielberg may be like the price of "Red Dead Redemption 2", in less than one night, the two numbers 249 and 329 will be completely wiped out by the R star.
No one can guarantee that the other party's attitude will be the same as Square Enix's price for "Nier - Automata", and no one is sure that his perception of Roland will be the same as Ubisoft's operating philosophy, 'buy early and enjoy early, buy late with discounts, and get free if you don't buy' - in the case of not being able to decide the other party's thoughts, seizing this opportunity in the shortest possible time is of course the most correct choice they can make right now.
You must know that Xiao Lizi still surrendered his identity and desperately drilled into the Jewish gang when he held "Big Boat", he would rather lower his salary and take over Scorsese's "Gangs of New York" and officially enter this circle; At the beginning of the new century, Ah Tang, who wanted to seek transformation, also found Coppola and Martin Sr., who had cooperated with him back then, hoping to win Spielberg's project, so as to get rid of the identity of a cream boy.
Everyone knows that partnering with Spielberg is a surefire deal: if the movie is pounced, he will definitely be the one who suffers the most scolding, and if the movie is popular, the attention will increase exponentially.
Faced with this choice, if David pushes the opportunity, then Roland will be angry.
As for David's remorse?
In Roland's view, this is just a way for the Olsons to educate.
Tell the juniors that you are an independent individual, and that you are honest with each other as a family......
These thoughts are the life philosophy that David wants to instill in the children, and in the end, isn't it for your good?
Although Roland didn't care about David's words, he admired the other party's approach; This kind of teaching by word and deed is much better than saying 'you can't do this', 'you can't do that', 'I'm all for you'.
And when he hugged David and said those comforting words.
David, who wanted to continue to admit his mistakes, closed his mouth.
Since Roland can understand his intentions, then he, there is no need to say more.
Raised his hand and patted Roland's back a few times, and a relaxed smile also jumped on his face.
And just as the two were communicating, Samantha, who Roland didn't know, also finalized the contract with Mario, the producer of the "Terminator 2" project team, and the total time did not even exceed thirty minutes.
The reason is also very simple.
Everyone is an insider, and all kinds of terms are familiar with each other, so what's the point of going back and forth with each other?
Besides, Spielberg, the big boss behind Samantha, is chatting with his big boss Cameron.
Since the two of them have already finalized the matter and are waiting on the sidelines, if the people below delay the boss's time in order to pick a few more dollars, isn't it unpleasant?
So, when Roland and David were called by them to sign a contract.
The two of them only stayed inside for less than half an hour before they came out with a freshly baked contract.
Not only that, but Roland also saw it for the first time, the aura of the big guy, how bullish it is.
In the contract of "Home Alone", although there is a supplementary agreement on bonuses, that is also the final benefit that David won by spitting out the funds, cutting the flesh and bloodletting, and then negotiating with the skin.
If you just look at the salary, Roland only got more than 5,000 dollars.
That's not as much as David paid Mohami!
But now?
No disputes, no troubles, no lawyers, no conversations......
Under this quiet negotiation, Roland-
I was paid 100,000 US dollars.
If the sudden increase of 20 times the base salary has made Roland very satisfied, then the reward clause in the contract really stunned him, because he never thought that he would be able to get a bonus treaty in the project of "Terminator 2".
"The global box office of the film broke 300 million, and a one-time reward of 1 million will be given?"
"If it breaks 400 million, the upper limit of the one-time reward will be increased to 2 million?"
"If you break 500 million, you can get the full amount of 3 million rewards?"
When Roland raised his head in confusion, Samantha, who heard this sigh, turned as usual.
"There is no problem with the terms, and I only talked to them after seeing the agreed bonus terms of Home Alone."
"Don't have psychological pressure, the bonus after the box office is released is equivalent to nothing for the production team."
"This money doesn't interfere with the filming, you don't have to worry about it."
Samantha didn't mean to say much, and after a few words of reassurance, she waved her hand and said goodbye to them.
The appearance of turning away was extremely free.
But the fluttering words made Roland's eyelids jump when he heard it.
Of course, he knew that the bonus would not cause any disruption to the production of the film, but—
This clause was negotiated when the vast majority of people were optimistic that this movie would be a big hit!
To put it mildly, this is completely the project team sending money!
The producers of "Terminator 2" are so stupid?
Shouldn't it......
With Samantha's departure, when David found out that Roland had a stubborn intention on this clause, he patted the little guy on the shoulder and whispered: "Okay, Roland, don't care about these things." ”
"This contract represents not only you, but also Samantha and the value behind her."
"It is stipulated in the contract that if the issuer needs it, you have to participate in the whole process of publicity."
"It's actually a gamble."
"When Home Alone is released, someone will definitely find out that your routine is the same as Spielberg's."
"In this case, even if Spielberg doesn't admit it publicly, they can play a sideline in terms of publicity."
"What's more, you still have a film contract for "Captain Hook"."
"When the time comes, if "Home Alone" is successful, then you can become a point of publicity."
"Spielberg personally recommended the little boy for Cameron's film project."
"The names of these two people alone add up to far more than three million in prize value."
Yes, Cameron is not stupid.
After looking at the copy, he also discovered Roland's acting problems.
Since everyone is smart, there is no need to talk nonsense.
The expected prize of three million was not for Roland, but for Spielberg, who might have intervened in the propaganda.
The current Roland is certainly not worth three million, but at the same time, three million will definitely not buy the name Spielberg.
"And what is their commission?"
Listening to David mention the whole process, Roland can understand.
But at the same time, he also wanted to know how much money this agent led by Spielberg would steal from him.
In the face of his inquiry, David did not hide it, "The project salary is 20%, and the endorsement contract is 10%. ”
"Even if you can take the 3.1 million completely, 620,000 of them will be taken by her."
"You might think 20 points is a lot, but for them, it's just a symbol."
"Besides, we have only signed for two years, and after two years, we can talk again."
Twenty percent and ten percent?
When Roland heard these two numbers, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Although this figure is several times higher than the normal brokerage contract, Roland does not care.
If the other party needs it, it doesn't matter if you make a U-turn with two or eight points.
No matter how much money you make, isn't it still used to spend?
If money can buy Zemeckis's apprentice, Spielberg's apprentice's grandson, then countless people will pay out of their own pockets and rush to him.
Not to mention, less than a month after the brokerage contract was signed, the other party had already helped him win "Terminator 2"!
What is money compared to these opportunities that money can't buy?
The point is that the other party has only signed with himself for two years.
Two years later, there are two epic projects that will be re-signed, and it will naturally not be at this price.
Moreover, 620,000 is really a symbol for Spielberg and these guys.
What does it mean to take money, to prove to others that you are my person, as for really saying that it is useful?
You said to the guy with a net worth of more than 100 million that after this list, it will take more than a year or two to earn more than 600,000 yuan.
Isn't that a joke?
Each of their projects is at the level of tens of millions, what is more than 600,000?
After sorting out the key points, Roland didn't bother with these little things.
He didn't even ask David what his economic company was.
Because the agency that has a relationship with Spielberg is only CAA!
He handed over the contract to David for safekeeping, and he himself went into Cameron's office, wanting to lick his face and ask for an autograph.
However, when he ran over, he learned that Cameron and Spielberg had left when David arrived.
Roland was a little disappointed by the result, but not discouraged.
After the film starts, he has time to pester Cameron.
Although everything he has obtained now can be attributed to the time loop, but in the final analysis, isn't it still humble and studious?
In this case, squeezing Cameron dry is Roland's latest goal.
After winning the role and signing the contract, David, who had nothing to do, left first.
Roland, on the other hand, returned to the previous restaurant with Mohami and shared his joy with Charles, who had been waiting for a long time.
After learning that Roland had completed all the processes at the speed of light, Charles smiled and congratulated him, congratulating him on his wish.
That night, Roland invited the other party to dinner.
By the time he and Charles parted, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening.
But even so, when he returned home, he still enjoyed the treatment of laughter.
The two little ones who hadn't slept rushed up and hugged Roland, wanting to hear him tell about what happened today.
And after seeing that his two younger sisters had the intention of hollowing out Roland, James, who was holding the comic book, suddenly felt that the little spider in his hand was not fragrant?
This is my cabbage!
Why are they arching pigs!
When Roland came to play before, they weren't as excited as they are now!
James doesn't know, it's actually the difference in circles.
No matter how young Ashley and Mary are, they are also people in the circle, dealing with the cameras every day.
Of course, they are interested in the gossip in the circle.
Even though there are many things they don't understand for the time being, but—
Listen to Roland's story as a story, and that's fine.
It's a pity that Roland's storytelling ability may not be good, and before he can say a word, the two little loli can't stand it.
And after handing over the little guy who was already asleep to Garnetty, Roland was also ruthlessly kicked out of the house by James.
"Hey, hey, it's really unreasonable!"
"Aren't I just holding your sister in Kandashan? Is it necessary to do this to me? ”
"I bought you a comic book, it's really ......"
James's careful thinking, how could Roland not see it?
If he wasn't in a good mood today, he would definitely have a good deal with the other party.
After casually complaining a few words that the other party couldn't hear, Roland took a bath and washed up when he returned home, and then climbed into bed quickly.
He'd been learning for almost two months now, and he didn't want to deal with the spoken language stuff anymore.
From now on, he wants to give himself a three-day vacation, which should be a treat for himself and celebrate.
It's a pity that the idea is beautiful, but the reality is cruel.
If you want to rest, it's not that simple.
Early the next morning, Roland received a congratulatory call from Chris Columbus.
In addition to him, Joe Pesci and others, who heard the news, also called one by one to congratulate him on getting the role, and even John Hughes, who was not very contacted, sent him a text message.
Listening to those congratulatory words, Roland certainly understood that these were all Spielberg's influence.
Of course, if his social circle is a little wider, then now, there may be dinner invitations and party invitations.
If Roland could cope with the changes in his social life, the sudden lesson made him a little confused.
After answering the phone, before he could climb back into bed, Garneti regretfully told him that in the next three months, he might have to undergo pre-training arranged by the crew.
"Terminator 2" is a sci-fi action movie, even if the script does not design many fight scenes for John Connor, but Cameron does not want the child he found to run two steps and panting, not to mention, if he has professional training, during the filming, if he has any other inspiration, then the trained Roland can also pick up a gun.
So—
From basic boxing and kicking lessons, to fencing and horseback riding, which have nothing to do with movies, these are all arranged for him.
Looking at the dense schedule, Roland even suspected that Cameron was the teacher he specially found for the crew because the crew's money was not used up.
After all, it's all too common for producers to embezzle crew funds, and the guy named Ronan next door is so cheating the Arabs.
However, when he thought of Cameron, Roland felt that the misappropriation of funds was unlikely.
Compared with Spielberg, who likes to overrun, Cameron, who will overspend every time, is actually more hated by investors.
Of course, even if Roland was puzzled, he didn't refuse the lessons.
It is cheap that does not cost money, and it is not taken advantage of.
However, even so, there was a course that still made him very puzzled.
He can understand that the crew asked him to learn boxing, kicking, and fencing, hoping that he would be able to deal with Cameron's sudden whimsical ideas during filming, but what the hell is learning fitness?
Although the seventy-one-year-old Schwarzenegger can still withstand the kicks of others, but-
Roland doesn't want to be a devil muscleman!
Because of that, if he has a dispute with someone else in the future, and after being angry, he punches him, and he has to kneel on the ground and cry and beg the other party not to die?