At the Los Angeles Convention Center, huge posters hung in front of the main entrance, attracting people coming in and out to keep looking up.

On the poster, Martin is wearing a suit and leather shoes, holding a Samsung S5830 smartphone.

Inside the conference center, a large number of journalists from the entertainment, social and technology circles gathered, and their cameras and camcorders were constantly filming, recording the signing of contracts between Martin and Samsung people on the podium.

Martin signed the symbolic contract, exchanged contracts with Samsung, and stood in front of the media cameras to shake hands and pose for photos.

Jason Lee, an executive representing Samsung, also presented Martin with a heavy gift on the spot.

A number of special mobile phones set with gold and diamonds.

The two sides were interviewed by reporters again, Martin has always been particular about collecting money and doing things, not only did the mobile phone used in public be replaced by Samsung, but also bragged.

Jason Lee is also a commercial tout of Martin.

In order to seize the increasingly important smartphone market, Samsung spent a huge amount of money to sign a commercial endorsement contract with Martin this time.

The two parties signed a contract until 2013, and the annual endorsement fee was as high as $16 million.

In addition to this, Samsung will provide Martin and his family and friends with a certain number of new flagships every quarter, and if Martin has time, he will also be offered two high-value trips around the world, including with multiple escorts.

As for the list, Martin can watch Korean entertainment newspapers or film and television dramas to choose from.

At the end of the press conference, the group returned to the backstage.

Jason Lee was about to rush back to South Korea, and before leaving, he deliberately found Martin and exchanged a few words briefly: "Mr. Davis, I don't know if your Coke God Cult accepts Korean members. ”

Martin smiled and said, "Of course, Mr. Li can join at any time." ”

Jason Lee pulled out the commemorative Coke marker: "Still need to go to the website to register?" ”

Martin nodded: "Yes, it's a very simple procedure. ”

"When I came to the United States this time, I originally wanted to join the Cult of Coke and participate in the meetings of the Cult of Cola." Jason Lee regretted: "There is an urgent matter in South Korea, and I need to rush back immediately." ”

He invited: "I happened to be out of Seoul last time Mr. Davis went to South Korea, so I didn't have the opportunity to entertain him, and I hope Mr. Davis can have time to go to South Korea again this year and give Samsung the opportunity to entertain." ”

Martin, of course, will not refuse the kindness: "I have two new films released this year, and I should go to South Korea for the premiere. ”

Jason Lee said: "Be sure to call me ahead of time, and leave the premiere and stuff to Samsung. ”

After chatting for a long time, the deputy came over to remind him that it was time to go.

Jason Lee leaves the convention center and takes a car straight to the airport.

The deputy is his confidant, and he doesn't quite understand: "President, no matter how influential he is, he is only a star in the entertainment industry." ”

In South Korea, whether it is a girl group or an idol worshiped by thousands of people, in their eyes, there is no difference from that.

"He's not just a star, he's also a movie company owner." Jason Lee is not influenced by the stereotype of South Korea, but sees it very far: "There are some things you can't touch, and Martin Davis is also very influential in American politics, and he has called several meetings of the Coke God Cult, including not only state legislators, senators, but also the current secretary of state and the general secretary in person." ”

The deputy was stunned for a moment: "His route is so high-end?" ”

Jason Lee said: "There are reasons why Samsung agreed to the $16 million endorsement and why I deliberately made friends. ”

The deputy understood: "I heard that this person is very, and I will immediately compile a list for him to choose from when I go back." ”

Jason Lee advised, "This must be done. ”

On the other side, Martin got on Escalade, took a large tote bag containing a phone case, took out two, and handed them to Thomas: "Take it and give it away." ”

Then he put it on the co-pilot: "Give it to your sisters." ”

After saying that, Martin realized that something was wrong and added another one: "There is also the editor-in-chief of Qiao." ”

Bruce looked at the one Martin had opened and said, "Samsung is more generous than Nokia." ”

"Because the Finns are, at best, the godsons of the United States." Martin casually said, "Koreans are dogs raised in the United States." ”

Thomas answered: "Actually, the key is still in the Coke God Cult. ”

As soon as these words came out, Bruce understood.

Martin briefly sorted out his phones, and one of them was mailed back to Atlanta and handed to Elena.

The rest of Lily, Elizabeth, Julie, Aniston, etc., will each get one.

Thomas put away his phone and said, "By the way, today Warner Pictures is holding an internal preview screening of "Pharaohs and the Gods". ”

"Ridley's efficiency doesn't have to be said." Martin put down his handbag and said, "I remember that "Green Lantern" was also released this summer? ”

"'Green Lantern' was released in June, and 'Pharaoh and the Gods' was released on the first weekend of May, a week before 'Fast and Furious 2,' Thomas. “

Martin said: "This summer is very competitive. ”

Thanks to the box office and DVD sales of the first part, Disney Studios specially scheduled "Fast and Furious 2" to be released on May 13 in the summer season.

It was not easy to coordinate this schedule, and Kevin Feige also came to the door to quarrel with Alan Horn, because Disney once wanted to schedule this schedule for Marvel's superhero movie "Thor".

But the internal test screening of "Thor" had a bad reputation, and Disney asked Kevin Feige to re-edit it and push it to release in July.

Martin ended his collaboration with Warner Bros. and was not eligible to participate in Warner Pictures' internal test screenings, and it is not known what the specific situation is.

However, Ridley Scott's epic film should come as no surprise.

…………

Warner Studios, the largest pull-tab room.

A group of Warner executives, led by Warner Pictures President Jon Berg and Distribution Director Daniel, were watching an internal preview of "Pharaoh and the Gods."

Ridley Scott sat in the back row, full of confidence.

This is his favorite type of film, and even after many setbacks, he never gave up.

Ridley Scott has always believed that he will once again make an epic film like "Gladiator" that has a lot of word-of-mouth, box office and awards.

The film shows the plot of Moses opening the sea, and the special effects budget is burning wildly every second, but the effect and momentum presented are quite amazing, as if recreating the story in the Bible.

The scenes are grand, the special effects are outstanding, and the momentum is magnificent......

This film is worthy of the title of super epic, and it is simply a perfect presentation of the visual presentation of the biblical story!

Finally, the test screening is over.

Jon Berg nodded slightly, quite satisfied with the film itself, the only problem is that it takes a bit of time.

He looked at his watch, and the film was shown for almost three hours.

After reading it, Daniel always felt that there was something wrong, but when I think about it, it seems that there is no problem.

The film is very serious, the pacing is good, respects the original story in the Bible, and conforms to the three-act structure that is key to the success of Hollywood films, foreshadowing when it should be foreshadowed, turning when it is time to turn, and climaxing when it is time to climax.

Definitely belongs to an extremely neat Hollywood movie.

Daniel asked Jon Berg directly, "How does it feel?" ”

"Everything else is good, but the length of the film is too long, close to three hours, and the audience will be impatient." Jon Berg's consideration is not unreasonable, Hollywood has done a lot of market research, and most of the audience's concentration time can only be kept to about 120 minutes.

He also considered it commercially: "The length of more than three hours will also seriously affect the film schedule, and at least one less schedule in a theater every day will affect the box office revenue." ”

Daniel, a traditional Hollywood film distribution producer, agrees with the latter point: "It's too long. ”

Jon Berg thought for a moment and said, "Let's get some opinions, re-edit the film, remove some unnecessary scenes and plots, and shorten the length of the film to less than 130 minutes." ”

Daniel reminded: "Although Ridley Scott doesn't have the final editing rights, he is also an old director among old directors, so you'd better communicate with him in advance." ”

Jon-Berg nodded, "I will." ”

Warner Pictures staff began to gather input from the people who watched the preview screening, and Jon Berg went over to talk to Ridley Scott and told him to go to the reception room and wait a little bit, and then talk to him later.

Ridley Scott understood as soon as he heard that the producers had an opinion on the film.

Hollywood directors who can get the final editing rights can count on one hand, not including Ridley, and he can't help it, so he followed a staff member to the next reception room.

After Ridley left, Jon Berg convened an internal meeting on the spot to discuss possible problems with Pharaoh and the Gods in order to make the film even better.

After losing Alan Horn's suppression, many executives of Warner Pictures have gone forever on the road of letting themselves go.

Jon Byrne's opinion that the film was too long and needed to be shortened to less than 130 minutes was widely agreed.

Some people even think that the film is shortened to 110 minutes enough, so that the time can be squeezed and there will be two more shows a day.

Ridley didn't have to wait long for Jon Berg to enter the reception room.

"'Pharaohs and the Gods' is excellently made, an epic masterpiece!" Jon Berg first complimented, then changed his voice: "But the length of the film is too long, I would like to re-edit it and shorten it to less than 130 minutes." ”

As soon as these words came out, Ridley was a little unhappy: "The current version is only a complete story, and if such a long content is cut, it will affect the flow of the story." ”

Jon Berg has his reasoning: "The story can be more concise, this is the Exodus and Moses parting the sea, the specific story content is very familiar to the audience, cutting out some irrelevant content, it does not affect the movie, and the audience watching this story, what is the first thing to pay attention to?" Special effects and big scenes! ”

Strictly speaking, Jon Berg's words are not wrong at all.

Ridley relented: "I agree to cut it down to 150 minutes, but ...... shorter"

Jon Berg vetoed his words.

Ridley was helpless, but there was no way, because this was Hollywood, and he didn't have the final editing rights.

(End of chapter)