The black Humvee drove through the intersection and stopped diagonally across from Warner Studios, and Wu got out of the car and stood in front of the small three-story office building, looking up at the nameplate of "Davis Studios".

He sighed secretly: "It's still Martin Davis reliable!" ”

The funds invested in the first half of the year came back in just over half a year, and they also generated profits.

The $5 million romantic comedy project was sold for $8 million, and even if Davis Studios deducted management fees and commissions, the profit was quite good.

Wu Maoting thought of the previous investment project, Warner Pictures' "Terminator 2018", how much he invested and almost lost a lot.

In contrast, Martin is much more reliable than Warner Bros.

Wu decided to continue working with Martin Davis and went straight to the studio.

The front desk knew him and immediately took him upstairs to Martin's office.

As soon as he saw Martin Wu Maoting, he warmly stepped forward to shake hands: "We have completed another successful cooperation. ”

Martin always said it nicely: "This time it was good luck that I made a formal agreement with Netflix, and "Romantic Troubles" not only paid for itself, but also generated some profits. ”

Wu Maoting said with a smile: "Martin, your project has always had good business prospects, and I have always believed in you. ”

"Davis Studios will live up to the trust of every client." Martin said something practical: "There are still some details to be completed in the negotiations with Netflix, and it will take some time for the funds to return, but it will not take more than this month at the latest." ”

Wu Maoting said: "Everything can go according to the procedures and rhythm of the studio, and I am not in a hurry. ”

Martin asked directly: "When the time comes, the funds will be transferred directly back to Mr. Wu, or will you continue to participate in the investment of other projects of Davis Studio?" ”

When these words came into his ears, Wu Maoting immediately asked, "The studio is preparing a new project again?" ”

Martin took Alexandrovic's project proposal and handed it to Wu Maoting: "A comedy project, about Napoleon's conquest of Europe, the investment amount is about the same as "Romantic Troubles", and the specific budget has not yet been made. ”

Wu Maoting took the plan, just glanced at the name "Napoleon Beauty Pass", and said: "Don't transfer back the dividends and principal of the previous project, and invest directly in this new project." ”

Martin replied, "No problem. ”

"Isn't a multi-million dollar investment a little less?" Wu Maoting is not very satisfied with the amount of investment, there has already been a project of several millions, and this time it will cost tens of millions.

He tentatively said: "Is there any possibility that this project will be further expanded?" Can you do a multi-million dollar project? ”

Although Martin will not cheat investors out of their money, but the other party actively invests, he will not refuse, tens of millions of dollars, the film can be more refined in all aspects such as service.

Even if the film can't enter the theater, there is still Netflix to guarantee it.

"Our original plan was to make a low-budget comedy, and if we had invested more, we could have made the film better, but the risk would have increased," Martin said. ”

Wu Maoting is not afraid of investment risks, but afraid of deception, and many Hollywood companies in Los Angeles are too good at playing.

Without hesitation, he said, "I'm ready to take the risk." ”

Martin nodded: "That's it, I'll communicate with the main creative staff of the crew first, and after they make a budget, I will contact you as soon as possible." ”

Wu Maoting picked up the project plan and asked, "Can I take it with me?" ”

"Absolutely," Martin said. ”

Wu Maoting put away the plan and left.

Martin sent him to the first floor, looked at the time, and waited a little longer.

It didn't take long for Alexandrovich to come in from the outside in a hurry, and when he saw Martin, he immediately ran over, followed Mene's tone, and said with a smile: "Boss, I'm here." ”

Martin walked upstairs: "Follow me." ”

Aleksandrovich followed Martin into the office, and Jessica brought the tea, which he immediately took and put on the table next to Martin.

Jessica Heart said where did this person come from? She didn't ask much and left the office.

Aleksandrovich asked: "Boss, do you want to put sugar and milk?" ”

"No, you don't." Martin gestured to the seat next to him, "Sit down." ”

Aleksandrovich faced Martin and sat on his ass for the most part, like a petty official waiting for orders from his superiors.

Martin asked, "Are you still comfortable over here?" ”

"Everything is fine." Aleksandrovich came over and signed with the WMA, and the agency helped with the rent and the basic needs of the day, so that they could get back to work as soon as possible.

These people yearn for the United States, have some savings, and live in a high-class middle-class community with a good environment, and have seen the best side of the United States.

His mental satisfaction and exuberance naturally brought it into his work, and he was now full of gratitude to Martin for bringing them to America and Hollywood.

"Life here is better than I imagined, and Marius and I are going to work every day, fifteen hours a day, to get the script done as quickly as possible," Alexandrovich said. ”

"You're doing a good job." Martin nodded slightly: "But the situation has changed a little. ”

Aleksandrovich chuckled in his heart, and even his voice trembled a little: "Is this project going to be suspended or canceled?" “

Martin smiled: "Of course not, I originally thought that 3 million to 5 million dollars would be enough to complete this film." ”

Aleksandrovich feared that the investment would be too high and that there would be an accident, saying: "$3 million is enough." “

Martin directly vetoed: "No, $3 million is too little, it can only guarantee the completion of the film, and it is difficult to guarantee the quality of the finished film." ”

Since Wu Maoting wanted to increase investment, he simply made Alexandrovich feel his attention: "I have been thinking about your project for this time, and I also asked people to go to Ukraine to inquire about you and Marius, you are all talented people, and what is missing is an opportunity to shine, so I decided to invest more." ”

Aleksandrovich's worry suddenly turned into surprise, and he clearly felt Martin's attention, stood up and said: "Boss, I will definitely not let you down!" ”

"I want a boutique comedy, the best of the best, with a $15 million investment to make the best comedy movie possible," Martin said. ”

Hearing this figure, Aleksandrovich was full of joy, such a single investment would have been unthinkable in his past acting career.

But the surprise was followed by a mountain of pressure.

That's $15 million!

Aleksandrovich had difficulty breathing for a while, but as the future protagonist of the world, his psychological quality is very strong, and his ability to resist pressure is enough, so he quickly eased up and said: "Boss, I promise you that Marius and I will work hard for this project!" ”

Martin waved his hand: "I want your talent and the movies that your talents bring, not your lives." ”

Aleksandrovich nodded heavily and said, "Boss, I'll go back to work now." ”

Martin replied, "Yes." ”

Aleksandrovich walked away quickly, went downstairs and drove straight to his apartment and studio, and when he returned, he met Marius preparing to go out for lunch.

He grabbed Marius and walked back: "I asked Olena to go out to buy food, and from now on, I won't leave the studio until I finish the script." ”

Marius wondered: "Are you crazy?" ”

"No, I'm motivated and under a lot of pressure right now!" Alexandrovich told Martin about the budget supplement.

Marius fell silent for a moment, rubbing his face and gasping for air.

He didn't know how to describe the feeling, and all the emotions converged into one sentence: "We won't have such a good opportunity in the future, let's do it!" ”

Alexandrovich shouted, asked his fiancée Olena to go out to buy food, followed Marius into the study, and was busy rewriting the script.

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At lunchtime, Martin received a call from Ali Emmanuel and went to the WMA in the afternoon.

Martin met Natalie Portman as soon as he entered the reception room.

Compared to the last time we met, Natalie was slightly fatter, and her lower abdomen was slightly bulging, as if she was pregnant.

Natalie covered her stomach with one hand, smiled with happiness, and said, "It's been four months. “

Martin said, "Congratulations, Nat, you're about to become a mom." ”

Natalie said, "Thank you for making me a mother as soon as possible." ”

It was as if the child were Martin's.

Martin hurriedly said, "Does your boyfriend know?" ”

Natalie nodded: "We're going to get engaged in January." ”

January is a critical moment for the Oscar vote, and the big-bellied Natalie is engaged to her boyfriend, which is very eye-catching.

Ali said at this time: "Our plan has been formulated, the original idea came from you, please come over today, just to let you see if the plan is missing?" ”

Natalie said, "Martin, you're a genius. ”

Martin took the plan sent by Ali, read it carefully, and said to Ali: "You know me, I am good at putting forward ideas and ideas, but in terms of specific implementation, I am not as good as a professional, this plan is very good, I have nothing to add." ”

Ali was simply direct: "You and your friends ...... tickets"

Not only Martin has already joined the academy, even Mene joined the academy last year and has the right to vote for the Oscars.

If Natalie says this, Martin will only deal with it.

But the last time he competed for the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, Ali not only used the company's resources, but also his own network.

It was impossible for Martin to refuse Ali: "Within the scope of my influence, the first place in the vote for Best Actress is all Nat's. ”

Natalie immediately thanked her: "Thank you, Martin. ”

Martin put it nicely: "You're welcome, we're friends." ”

After this side of the matter was settled, Martin went to Thomas's office to ask about the two Russian actresses, especially Marina.

(End of chapter)