After reading all the script synopsis, Martin passed them all, original movies are not valued in Hollywood, and the probability of finding those who have left a successful impression in the pile of original scripts submitted by ordinary screenwriters is naturally very low.

After all, what can impress him will not be those ordinary films.

Martin went to look through the project plan submitted to Pacific Pictures.

Most of these are adaptation genres, screenwriters or small producers find literary works or real people and real stories that are worth adapting, recommend them to the production company, and often attract investment and then buy copyrights.

Martin soon discovered the familiar synopsis of the story.

Regarding the adaptation of black stockbrokers, if memory serves, it should be "When Happiness Knocks on the Door".

THE PROJECT IS CERTAINLY NOT FOR HIM, BLACKS CAN PASS IT IN THE FIRST PLACE, AND THE PERSONAL APPEAL OF WILL SMITH IN THIS FILM IS KEY.

In this era, Emperor Shi can sell for money, and Martin's deepest impression is "Superman Hancock", the tattered film with a male protagonist with almost no appeal may hit the street.

Martin called anyway and asked, after all, this was Louise's project library.

He doesn't have much conscience, but there's a little more.

The phone called, but the result was very disappointing, and Relativity Media got the authorization in the first half of the year.

Later, Martin saw Frank Miller's Sin City, and after inquiry, he found out that as early as last year, the rights to adapt the illustrations fell to Weinstein's Royal Pictures.

What the fat man swallowed, don't expect him to spit it out.

Martin found it a little rough today, could it be that Robert's ritual was only useful when auditioning for roles?

He thought about it for a while and dialed Bruce's phone: "Lao Bu, help me buy a bottle of Coke, it must be produced in 03." ”

Bruce was inexplicable: "There are less than two months left in '05, and you asked me to buy a '03 Coke?" ”

Martin nodded: "Remember, it must be 03." ”

Bruce answered.

Martin won't look at the project library for the time being, and I'll talk about it later.

Nearly half an hour later, Bruce came over with a box of cans of Coke, he opened the box, took out a can and threw it to Martin: "It's hard to find, I got it from a discount store." ”

Martin motioned for Bruce to be quiet, and Coke was placed in front of the keyboard, mouse, and monitor, and waited for a moment, then turned it on, and drank it all in one go.

He continued to look through the project library.

When the database turned to the last page, Martin saw a comic book adaptation project.

The poster is a screenwriter named Michael Bradt, who has worked on the screenplays for "Little Ghost Thief" and "Fast and Furious 2", and he wants to adapt a niche comic book from Top Cow Comics into a screenplay.

The comic is called "Wanted".

Martin had just met Julie and naturally remembered the film adaptation of the same name.

According to the project planning introduction, the comic is a short story that was only released by Dingniu Company last year, with a total of six episodes, and the original author is called Mark Miller.

This name Martin is a little familiar, but he can't remember it when he thinks about it carefully, in his previous life, like most people, he has read a lot of movies adapted from American comics, and he has never read the comics themselves, let alone the author.

The only known American comic author is Stan Lee, because he often makes cameos in Marvel movies.

Martin looked up Mark Miller online, an author who has been involved in the writing of DC Comics many times.

"Wanted" has a very average reputation and response among his many works.

It may be for these reasons that when Martin called Dingniu Comics, he confirmed that the adaptation copyright was still there.

Martin thought carefully that the film should have been successful, James McAvoy later played Professor X, and Jolie continued the violent upward trend after cheating on Pitt, as if she had entered the 20 million club at one point.

After quickly skimming through the remaining items in the database, Martin turned off his computer and beckoned, "Let's go, old cloth." ”

Bruce followed Martin, tossed the can in the trash, and wondered, "Coke '03 doesn't taste special." ”

Martin said hello to the conservator and left Pacific Pictures to find a comic shop.

There's one near Warner Studios.

Martin went in and asked the boss, "Wanted" is not sold in this unpopular niche store.

The boss called and asked a few peers before he found the six issues of the top cow comics that published "Wanted".

The Wanted Warrant has not yet been published in its own right......

Martin went to the café next to him and looked through "Wanted" carefully, and it was not surprising that comics and movies were completely different things.

The comic is a self-defeating carnival, without a trace of moderation, full of all kinds of obscene memes, the protagonist Wesley evolves from an ordinary person to a supervillain, to the pinnacle of life, highlighting the magic of reality where good is invincible.

The male protagonist is the perpetrator who stands on the side of evil, not the guardian on the side of the hero.

Another important character, Fox, is a black man in the comics.

If it were filmed according to the comics, the rhythm of the villain male protagonist killing madly, the movie might become a niche carnival for some groups, but it hit the street properly.

Martin is self-aware, and as a super scumbag, he has no ability to adapt the script.

The acting is okay, the propaganda can think of some crooked ideas, and then there is a not very strong support group behind him, and the support group has a relatively high degree of trust in him.

Others are far behind.

Martin thought about it for a while, found the number he had written down, dialed Michael Bradt, and claimed to have seen his project and wanted to make the film project happen, and wanted to ask him how exactly he would adapt it.

Bradt didn't describe it carefully, and said roughly: "If I write the script, it will definitely be overhauled, good and evil are opposed, the male protagonist is righteous, and Sloan's subordinates are naturally on the evil side." ”

Because he didn't have a copyright, he was worried about being kicked out, but after a brief statement, Bradt stopped mentioning the adaptation of the script.

Martin chatted with him a few more words, and the reason why the other party submitted the project was not only to be a screenwriter, but also to develop in the direction of a producer.

There's no way, if you don't have the title of producer, the screenwriter has no human rights.

Martin doesn't know much about the Hollywood comic rights market, and according to Bradt's estimates, this kind of unpopular comic can be won within $500,000.

Then there are the various pre-development expenses such as screenwriters, directors, producers, and finding investment.

After going through a wax museum, eyes across the mountain and jeans, Martin also wanted to make his own project, but there was a lot of pressure on his ability, experience and money.

After coming to Hollywood, he received a total salary of $1 million for the three films, plus Atlanta's savings, and after removing various expenses, he had at least one million dollars in his hands.

Martin remembered another thing, to set aside taxes.

However, investment in the film and television industry can be partially deductible.

He can't use all the money to smash a film project, and that money is far from enough.

Martin found that it was safest to ask a rich woman to take care of her.

Louise's experiential abilities are not a problem.

The project comes from the inventory of Pacific Pictures, and if you don't pull Louise, it's too unauthentic.

Martin can't do this kind of plate alone, so it's most appropriate to call Louise to cooperate.

Martin immediately called Thomas, and in Hollywood, where the star per capita film and television production company is a film and television production company, setting up a studio is very simple, and there are professional companies to provide one-stop services.

After drinking a cup of coffee and making a few phone calls, Martin found that he still had to continue on the path of being a rich woman.

Before being squeezed dry by Louise, hurry up.

Martin leaves the café and goes to Pacific Pictures to find Louise in the president's office.

Louise is dressed in professional attire, wearing black-rimmed glasses, and is on business, which is completely different from the prodigal appearance of the private relationship.

She glanced at Martin: "Catchy?" ”

Martin pulled out a chair and sat across from her: "No. 040717 comic adaptation recommended project, Top Cow Comics' work "Wanted". ”

Louise opened the database and searched, and soon found out that she had seen this project and left some impressions: "The comics are relatively niche, and the style is dark cult." ”

She remembered more: "Michael Bradt called me, I talked to him a little bit, and according to his vision, the production cost would be at least $35 million or more, and if you invite star actors, the budget will increase significantly. ”

Martin said: "I just called Bradt and talked about the adaptation of the script, and I think this project has something to do. ”

Louise shook her head and reminded, "Martin, you've been in Los Angeles for less than 1 year. ”

Martin knew that he was not convincing, and he did not dwell on the so-called prospects of the film, it was all nonsense, and simply said: "I am going to set up a studio, buy the rights to this work, and then communicate carefully with Bradt, and if it is appropriate, he will write the script." ”

Louise understood what he meant: "You invest in advance, and the rest of the funds are settled?" ”

Martin said: "This project will definitely be released after the release of the Mountain's Eyes, as long as the Mountain's Eyes is successful, I am ninety percent sure that Vincent and Sophia will continue to invest, so that half or more of the investment can be solved, and the rest of the platter funds need to be found again, can Ling and Pacific Pictures participate?" ”

Louise was alert and asked, "Martin, what are you up to?" ”

"Me?" Martin couldn't help but smile: "I want to become a superstar sooner so that I can earn more money to support you." ”

Louise scoffed: "Do you need me to remind you?" Your heart is black. ”

Martin knew that words were not convincing: "You help me this time, five new cocktails, not improved recipes." ”

"Sure enough, your heart is black." Louise confirmed: "There are so many smuggled goods hidden. ”

In Los Angeles and Hollywood, she was not afraid of Martin turning the sky, and she groaned slightly, and said in business: "Pacific Pictures can help you organize a platter, but I can't take less of the fees, if the film fails, Pacific Pictures' funds will be drawn first, and the same will be true if it is profitable." ”

She is invincible.

Martin has no foundation, the first time to platter, and no experience, he needs a veteran like Louise, and immediately responded: "No problem." ”

Platter, the production funds must be used by others.

Louise suddenly laughed: "This project requires tens of millions of dollars of investment, and if you mess up, the star journey is basically over." Stupid, don't you want me to keep you? I'll lock you in my cellar and keep you as a slave, researching me a new cocktail recipe every day. ”

Martin was thick-skinned, and said deliberately: "I know, you want to protect me from being hit in the head by the support group." ”

The two finalized their preliminary intentions, and there are still a lot of things to do in the future.

(End of chapter)