On Monday morning, in what seemed like an ordinary soundstage, Ellen DeGeneres was preparing for a new episode of the show.

When she was bored doing her hair, she picked up the "Hollywood Reporter" next to her and flipped through it.

As a newspaper dedicated to reporting on Hollywood's developments, the North American box office charts every Monday are indispensable and prominently published.

Alan saw it at a glance, and the first place in the list was "Eyes Across the Mountain", and the relevant picture was the main poster of the movie - Martin Davis!

"Shit." She suddenly lost the mood to read the newspaper and threw it directly on the ground.

The assistant came to pick it up, and Alan roared: "Take all the entertainment newspapers for me and throw them in the trash!" ”

Like most actors, she is also a well-known two-faced person.

Others are cautious, for fear of making the big guy unhappy if they are not careful.

Alan's face had been clouded.

As long as she thought of the little bastard who didn't cooperate with her, she actually won the top spot at the North American box office, and her heart was uncomfortable.

The guests who participated in the recording of the show today were unlucky and were troubled by Allen in every way.

When he returned, he vented his bitterness to other media outlets, saying that Alan DeGeneres was vicious and mean.

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In the villa's recreation room, Angelina Jolie sits on the floor and accompanies her son to build blocks.

Whenever she built the house, the child would always pick up a big block and throw it at her to collapse it.

Julie hitched again, the child smashed again, and the two had a lot of fun.

The nanny knocked lightly on the door and reminded, "Mr. Gueye is here." ”

This is the agent, Julie currently has no manager, because of the poor selection of the first few films, she fired the manager Squid last month.

The babysitter came over to replace Julie and play with the child.

Julie went to the living room and nodded at Gayer: "I was just with my son." ”

Gaye opened his bag, took out a document, and handed it to Julie: "The second adoption formalities have been completed, and people can bring it back at any time." ”

Julie took a brief look at it, put it aside, and asked, "I just care about accompanying my son, I didn't have time to watch the latest situation of "Eyes Across the Mountain", how was the box office in the first week?" ”

"Big sale!" Gaye said simply: "Last week's box office list was the champion, with a single museum exceeding 10,000 and a total box office of $34.15 million. ”

He specifically added: "The film's reputation is very good in the horror genre, with an average score of A- on Cinema Score and a 7.5 rating from IMDB users." ”

Julie has paid special attention to some public data, the production cost of the film is 16 million US dollars, even if it is promoted, it will cost about the same amount of money, with the box office and word-of-mouth in these two days, it is estimated that the North American box office will be able to recover the cost.

"Where's Martin?" Julie asked the point.

Gaye brought the newspaper clippings made by the assistant: "Most of the media are praising his acting skills, including WMA and Warner Bros., but he did a really good job in the film, and the critics praised him." ”

Julie took a quick look at it, and said while watching: "The box office is really explosive, counting "Zombie Dani", Martin's film as the leading actor has been successful three times in a row. ”

"I've had people look at the internet feedback, and not only has it been a box office success, but Martin has gained a whole bunch of supporters, his personal supporters," Gueye said. ”

The whole of Hollywood is chasing the winners, and Julie is no exception, she pondered for a moment and said, "Have you read the first draft script of "Wanted"? How does it feel? ”

Gaye knew that Julie was very assertive, and directly said his true feelings: "The plot is just like that, the level line is slightly higher, and this kind of film mainly depends on action design." ”

"I talked to Martin about motion design, and it sounded cool." Julie thought of the first "Tomb Raider" and said: "Martin is successful again, I think he is more reliable in the selection of films, and he also knows how to market and hype, and I am ready to work with him." ”

Gayer agreed: "Although 'Alexander the Great' failed, Louise Mayer's investment in medium-sized projects has done well, you have a good relationship with Louise, she is willing to ......"

There were some things that he was embarrassed to say directly.

Julie answered: "Louise is willing to help me in difficult times, it's rare, I know." ”

Gaye is very aware of Julie's current situation, and there is no right-hand work to save a game, and he goes straight to the third line and falls.

can even only play a supporting actress or villain from now on.

Julie added: "I can accept a salary of $5 million, but the crew has to pay the nanny, and they have to leave me time with my son, and the rest ...... So be it. ”

When filming the last film, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," Jolie was paid as much as $10 million.

Then the two films failed at the box office one after another, and the salary was immediately discounted.

"I'm going to Pacific Pictures today," Gayer said. ”

Julie got up and prepared to accompany her son: "I've negotiated and told me to sign the contract." ”

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Pacific Pictures, the company's few employees are busy.

After Louise took over the preparation of the platter for "Wanted", nearly half of the company's personnel were involved in the new project.

Early this morning, Martin came to Pacific Pictures, because Wu Maoting was coming to talk about investment.

Wu Maoting came to the reception room, greeted Louise first, and immediately came over to shake Martin's hand, and said with a smile: "Congratulations, the film is a big hit at the box office and has become the box office champion!" ”

Martin said with a smile: "The work of the past year has finally paid off. ”

Wu Maoting also smiled: "I heard that this is the second box office champion in Ling, it's amazing!" ”

Now is not the time to be modest, Martin said directly: "I believe there will be a third or fourth box office champion in the future." ”

Wu Maoting beckoned to the back, and the others sent a photo album and handed it to Martin: "It's all my inventory, it's not too high-end, and there are not many high-end goods in recent years. ”

Martin took the album: "You're welcome." ”

He also didn't choose high-end goods, after all, he was shipping them back to Atlanta to give them away, and he was mainly giving them to Lily to practice.

Wu Maoting turned to Louise at this time and said: "Ms. Mel, let's talk about investment, during this period of time, I have seen Hollywood's world-leading production model, witnessed the broad market prospects of Hollywood films, and also seen how you operate a movie." ”

He thought of Gangcheng: "I have to say that Gangcheng movies are lagging behind in all aspects, and there is no chance to catch up, so I decided to participate in your platter investment." ”

Louise pushed her black-rimmed eyes up: "Pacific Pictures and Warner Bros. are long-term partners, and they have basically negotiated cooperation...... Oh yes, that adaptation project by Scorsese and Leonardo, called The Departed. ”

She asked directly, "I don't know how much Mr. Wu plans to invest?" ”

Wu Maoting said: "15 million US dollars, which will arrive in two months. ”

Louise stood up and shook hands with Wu Maoting, who also stood up: "Happy cooperation." ”

The two only need to reach an agreement, and there will naturally be professionals to take over the specific negotiations.

After Wu Maoting finished talking about investment, he talked about another thing: "I have a small request, my daughter Dani, her new English name, will be based in Los Angeles in the future, and ask Ms. Mel to take care of one or two." She's going to college prep and wants to go to USC Film School......"

Louise said directly: "I will personally write a letter of recommendation to Dani." ”

Wu Maoting said: "Thank you. ”

He waved to the back again, and someone sent two gift boxes up: "Friend's heart, you must accept it." ”

The other party was so enthusiastic, how could Martin and Louise be embarrassed to refuse.

Louise presented all the film posters that the company had invested in as a gift in return.

Martin also prepared a return gift and asked Lao Bu to come in and hand it to Wu Maoting's men.

Of course, the crocodile tooth pendant he hunted with his own hands and the carving of a clown in the shape of Martin.

Not precious, but full of sincerity.

Isn't it all about gifts given to each other by friends?

When Wu Maoting's father and daughter said goodbye and left, Martin opened the gift box and looked at it, there was a green jade plaque inside, and the water was obviously better than last time.

Louise's is a string of pendants.

Martin casually handed it to Bruce and asked Louise, "$15 million, enough for me to get the role?" ”

"I also got some investment in Cambodia." Louise didn't say the exact amount, but told Martin, "I'm going to scrape together $20 million and be part of the Martin Scorsese project platter." ”

This is a complete borrowing of chickens and eggs, and Pacific Pictures itself does not need to invest, but it can profit from management fees and profit margins.

Louise is not a philanthropist, and she won't spend so much money just to help Martin.

Martin was in a good mood, and followed Louise into her office, went to the wine cabinet and took out the wine and glasses, opened them, and poured a glass each.

First of all, "Eyes Across the Mountain" was a box office hit and won the top spot at the box office, even if it is not optimistic, the North American box office of $80 million is very promising.

Now that Wu Maoting's investment has been obtained, he can bring 20 million US dollars to discuss cooperation with the crew of "The Departed", what is there to be dissatisfied with.

Martin clinks glasses with Louise: "I still rely on you for the crew's negotiation intentions." ”

Thomas didn't speak enough, and he still needed Louise to push it, after all, $20 million belonged to Pacific Pictures' investment.

Louise took off her glasses, drank them all, and reminded, "You're in debt again." ”

It was natural to repay the debt, and Martin understood and said, "I'll go to Sherman Oaks tonight to pay off the debt." ”

Louise was pleased with Martin's positive attitude towards repaying the debt: "Remember to come over before dinner. ”

She, a cattle breeder, also feels that the cattle must be fed before they can have strength.

Nikki knocked on the door and said, "Angelina Jolie's agent is here and wants to talk about cooperation." ”

Louise went to the reception room to meet Guy and soon returned.

The specific negotiations will be handled by the associate producer who is dispatched to the "Wanted" studio.

Martin knew that Angelina Jolie would no longer have a problem joining the Wanted crew.

The success of a movie is enough to change the choice of many people.

Only those who succeed have the capital to make better choices.

Louise said: "$5 million, that's Julie's bottom line. When she was ruthless, the so-called friendship was not taken into account at all: "I will wait for her for two months, and if Julie and Pete are still not exposed, I will let people kick them out." ”

Martin thought of the love triangle he once had: "It must have been wonderful. ”

Louise had a bad taste: "You don't add a leg? Julie actually has a crush on you, and when the time comes, the four-cornered love ...... No, you seduce Julie and Aniston at the same time, wow, that's wonderful! ”

Martin's phone rang at this point, and he went to the window to pick it up.

The call was from Thomas, and the agent was visibly excited: "Man, we've got the box office title again!" ”

Martin asked, "Aren't you going to give me a celebration?" ”

Thomas said: "At noon, I have a treat, you come to the company first, come over quickly." ”

"I'll go over here." Martin hung up his phone, said a word to Louise, and left Pacific Pictures and rushed to the WMA.

(End of chapter)