In the outdoor shooting range, Martin held the M9 pistol in both hands and marched quickly with tactical movements, and as the gunshots continued to ring, one by one the bandits fell down.

In the off-field safety zone, club owner Kane said: "Good marksmanship, definitely some of the best people in Hollywood. ”

Bruce, who is also a soldier, shared the same topic as him, and continued: "He has some talent and is willing to spend time practicing. ”

Chad asked curiously, "Why?" ”

Bruce simply explained: "In the kind of place we live in, if you want to be civilized, guns are a basic guarantee. ”

The gunfire stopped, and Martin turned off the safety and exited the shooting range.

Kane glanced at the stopwatch in his hand: "1 minute and 55 seconds, and no mistakes, this is quite a good result, even if I play, it will not be much better than you." ”

Martin put away his gun and asked, "Is the community shooting competition better than this?" ”

Kane shook his head: "No, it's better than shooting at a fixed target." ”

"That's my specialty." Martin bragged that he didn't have to pay for it: "Whether it's a pistol or a rifle, it's absolutely full!" ”

Kane laughed: "Today I met a competitor. ”

A staff member came over and said, "Boss, Marcus is here and brings his two dogs." ”

Kane said and walked back.

The three of them simply went back indoors together.

Kane was a strong man with a beard and two dogs in his hands.

Kane asked, "Are you ready to return to Afghanistan?" ”

Marcus crouched next to the dog: "They're only fostered with you." ”

"You guys, you always keep your pets with me." Kane stroked his head over and said, "Am I going to double the charge for you?" ”

Marcus just smiled and looked behind Kane.

Kane said: "I will introduce you to a few new friends, and if you have more friends, it will be easier for you to find a new job when you are discharged from the army." ”

He called a staff member, took the two dogs first, and then took Marcus to Martin and the others to introduce them one by one.

Although Marcus doesn't chase stars, he also took a photo with Martin.

Several people came to the rest area and sat together and chatted.

Marcus, who is currently serving in Afghanistan, is returning for a vacation and will return to Afghanistan in a few days.

Bruce was born in the military, and he was very curious about the situation in Afghanistan, and he also had a common topic with Marcus and Harold, and the conversation was more hot.

Martin only interjected once in a while or two.

Chad also asked a lot of questions.

Marcus was intrigued by Chad and kept talking about action direction: "I have a colleague who joined the army and worked as an extra in Hollywood, and he suggested that I consider a career when I leave the army. ”

Just met, Chad couldn't say the hardships, and said vaguely: "Hollywood shoots a lot of gunfight scenes every year. ”

"I'll be discharged next year, and I'll ask you for advice when I come back from Afghanistan," Marcus said. ”

Chad responded: "No problem, you have my contact information, you can call me at any time." ”

Martin and Bruce glanced at each other and felt that something was not quite right.

Chad, a veteran stuntman who has been in Hollywood for more than a decade, also heard the problem.

According to the model of Hollywood movies, Marcus's words are properly in the flag.

In Hollywood movies, anyone who says this kind of thing is slightly cool.

Marcus didn't stay long and quickly took his leave.

Martin and the others went to the fixed range again and continued to practice shooting.

At noon, Thomas called, and Martin and the others rushed to the studio after lunch nearby.

Martin had plenty of money to go and Davis Studios officially moved out of Pacific Pictures this month, renting a second floor of Warner Studios diagonally across the street as office space.

The equipment is relatively simple, after all, it is a leather bag company that is convenient for investment and legal tax avoidance.

When Martin arrived, Thomas and Jessica were already waiting in the reception room.

The former said: "There are some situations in the negotiations of the Dark Realm that need to be explained to you. ”

Martin originally thought that it would be easy to win the rights: "There are competitors? ”、

"Nope." "More troublesome than expected, Alan Greon is a member of the National Society of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers, which is similar to the Screen Actors Guild, and they send representatives to negotiate," Thomas said. In addition, the publisher of the book is Random House, the largest publisher in North America, and the adaptation copyright cannot bypass them. ”

Martin pointed out the key in one sentence: "Copyright fees? ”

"They have an upfront fee of $300,000 and a post-production share as stipulated by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association," Thomas said. ”

Martin can understand this, joining the association and paying dues, the association will naturally guarantee the interests of its members, and the model is similar to that of the screenwriters' union.

Therefore, whenever the conditions are right, screenwriters or writers will actively join their respective organizations.

Martin said directly: "The copyright fee can be pressed as much as it can, and the later share can only be given the lowest percentage." ”

Thomas glanced at the time and called Jessica: "Let's go, let's go again, and try to negotiate today." ”

Bring Jessica out early, and he, the agent, will be freed.

These things are not part of the normal work of brokers.

But Thomas couldn't help it, and he only had Martin as a customer who could hold up.

Two days later, the rights to the film and television adaptation of "Dark Realm" were officially negotiated, with an upfront fee of $200,000 plus a minimum North American box office share of 0.55 stipulated by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association.

As a member of the actors' union, Martin felt that the union in the United States was really fragrant when he enjoyed the convenience and rights brought by the union.

When he, as an employer, faced other trade unions and associations, he scolded and tried to break them all out.

The relationship between the butt and the head is too complicated.

With "Dark Fields" in hand, Martin also met with Bradt, the screenwriter he worked with on the wanted list, who said that he would have to read it carefully before he was up to the task.

Screenwriters, like actors and directors, if the project is messed up, it will inevitably affect the future.

In terms of directors, Martin can only be sure that the film is definitely not a first-line director like David Fincher, and it is not clear who it is, so he can only wait for the project to take shape before recruiting a suitable director.

"I Am Legend" and "Deadly Magic" are two projects, with bad news coming from the former.

Thomas made initial contact with producer David.

"Martin has been working with Warner Bros., including the upcoming 'Wanted,' and I'm well aware of that."

David knew that Martin had people above and below, and spoke more politely to Thomas: "I watched the internal preview of "Wanted", a very cool movie, Martin's acting skills and charm exploded, with my years of experience in the industry, this movie will be a success without accident. ”

Thomas just laughed, these are the truths, Warner Bros. internal test screenings, "Wanted" received a good response.

The truth is often followed by another meaning.

Sure enough, David said: "I am personally very optimistic about Martin's future development, and in a few years he may be able to carry the box office alone, but the project "I Am Legend" will start filming next year, this is a one-man show, and what is needed is a superstar who can carry the whole movie alone with his personal charm." ”

Having said that, Thomas knows that Martin doesn't have a chance, but he still smiles and tries to get on top of a first-line producer like David Heyman.

He said: "The mode of one person, one dog and one gun, Martin performed it very well in "Eyes Across the Mountain". ”

David agrees: "Strictly speaking, it was the success of this film that made me determined to push the project I Am Legend. ”

Thomas lamented: "We met at the wrong time, and we can only say that we missed it." ”

David said with a smile: "There will be opportunities for cooperation in the future, this project will look at the whole of Hollywood, and there will be no more than five suitable actors." ”

Thomas asked tentatively, "David, who do you like?" ”

David thought for a moment and said directly: "I sent an invitation to Will Smith, and he is still thinking about it. ”

Thomas is completely dead, and Martin is now much worse than Will Smith.

If it weren't for the hero bonuses of the Burbank Middle School incident and the spy incident, you would have just been able to see Will Smith's back.

A huge salary of 20 million US dollars plus a later share!

Thomas left Warner Pictures with a heavy heart, and this time he didn't need Martin to call, he crushed himself.

"There's still a long way to go, Martin has become a superstar, and I'm qualified to be a partner in the company." Thomas touched his receding hairline, and walked forward briskly with his bag: "I believe Martin, I can't relax, a million net worth is already beckoning to me." ”

Subsequently, he found Daniel, and through Daniel's connections, met with Nolan's wife, Emma Thomas, and had a cup of coffee.

This is a very shrewd British woman, and she forms a husband and wife team with Nolan, the director.

One was in charge of the filming and production, and the other managed the logistics of the set.

Warner Bros. has given the Green Light to the Deadly Magic project.

After a brief conversation, Thomas immediately abandoned his plan to use the nuclear weapon Mene.

Emma Thomas and Nolan have a good relationship, and letting Mane go up and lick it at this time will only have a negative effect.

Thomas introduced Martin's information, as well as Daniel's recommendation, which both parties are more familiar with, to Emma Thomas for the opportunity to cooperate.

With the revitalization of Warner Bros. and DC's most important asset, Batman, the Nolans have a little say in their own film projects

Thomas, for his part, was busy securing new roles and job opportunities for Martin.

Martin's side was also busy.

After more than half a month of negotiations, Ernie Lively took a script for a school comedy, and when the two sides signed a buyout contract, he would return to Los Angeles with the Blake siblings.

Blake's project will be officially launched, and Martin is also building momentum for the new film.

The two sides hit it off, and they wanted Martin and Blake as a flashpoint to attract attention and promote publicity.

In the past few days, relatives in my hometown have come to see a doctor, and I have to go to the hospital often, so I will try my best to keep two watches. Middle-aged man ......

(End of chapter)