Hollywood Drawing

The next morning at exactly nine o'clock, Jimmy and Wayne walked into the Warner Building together.

It was his first time here, but he felt very comfortable, and they were greeted by Jeff Robinoff, head of Warner Bros. film and television production.

"Hello, Director Greenberg." Jeff smiled and stretched out his hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, and I hope we can reach a cooperation."

Wayne also reached out and shook hands with him: "Hello, Mr. Robinoff, of course, I think so too."

After saying hello to Jeff and Jimmy shaking hands, they took the elevator to the seventh floor with the two of them. The first impression of this person was extremely impressive. He didn't look like a big Hollywood executive, like a big smiling bear, or a big bear.

All the way, he reminded himself in his heart that whoever wants to take the head of a giant film and television company department as a big bear, he is definitely not far from being bald, this kind of person can't be simple.

After entering the prepared conference room, Jimmy quickly entered the theme on behalf of him and the Warners staff. Both parties wanted to reach a consensus as soon as possible, and the bottom line was relatively clear.

Warners are very familiar with such negotiations. Maybe Jimmy takes it very seriously, but in their eyes, this is just the most common film cooperation in Hollywood. Warner is willing to inject capital into this project, the biggest reason is that it is optimistic about the profit prospects of "Escape from the Dead".

It is somewhat similar to the first cooperation with 20th Century Fox. The negotiation progresses very quickly. Everyone gets what they need. If they have differences, they try to compromise with each other.

Normally, this is just the first meeting to negotiate, and the bottom line of both parties should be tested. But when both parties want to speed up and intend to reach a cooperation, the negotiation progress is scary.

"Wayne, let them talk first, let's talk about your film." Jeff, who was sitting across from him, gently sat beside him and whispered. "If it is officially approved, do you have any special requirements before shooting, I mean outside the negotiating table."

"The scene of the film is simple. I believe that Warner Bros. has a suitable studio. In the end, you can add some exterior scenes." Seeing that the other party asked, he was not polite and started talking about his needs directly.

"The main thing is the crew and actors, photographers, lighting engineers, assistant directors, editors, I hope Warners can give priority to my choice. Because of age and qualifications, I need to be able to hold them down, not because of rights The struggle affects the shooting."

Jeff Robinoff listened and touched his chin with his hand. After seeing him finish speaking, he replied: "You can use the person you recommend, but the production manager must be a Warner employee. This is the rule of Hollywood. ."

"No problem, Mr. Robinoff." Seeing his promise, Wayne was very happy, and continued on the momentum: "The most important issue, I hope that the post-editing production will be based on my opinion, and the internal editing can be held in advance. Test screening, if you are not satisfied, you can ask the producer to re-cut."

Since he chose to cooperate with a big company instead of the high-risk form of independent production, he is ready to give up the editing rights in the end. As long as he has the right to participate in the end, he is confident that the producer will agree to his decision. Program.

"Yes, this item can even be written into the contract." Jeff thought for a while, and said to Wayne seriously: "I can make the decision to promise you all of this, but the premise of our cooperation is to have the last two to four films of yours. Preferred investment rights.”

"I don't think there is any problem. Who can refuse the kindness of a Hollywood giant?" This condition can be said to be not harsh at all. Of course, he understands what the other party means. If the film is successful, continue to cooperate. If it fails, naturally there will be no more. later investment.

This is already a very sincere condition, and the way he proposes completely takes care of Wayne's feelings, as if he is very optimistic about him, and desperately hopes that he will succeed.

Until the noon break, the progress of the negotiation was surprisingly fast. Except for some differences about the later share, Jimmy had negotiated most of the terms with the other party.

Because the investment amount is not large, the treatment of the big names in the crew is not involved. Now, the biggest player can be determined is the director himself. Since most of the crew composition issues have been resolved first, Wayne's rights and obligations are not too troublesome.

It should have been a protracted, time-consuming and labor-intensive negotiation. Under the premise of sincere cooperation between both parties, most of the issues were resolved in half a day.

After leaving the Warner Building, Jimmy came out of the negotiation state. After sitting in Wayne's Cadillac, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I didn't expect it to go so smoothly, I can't believe it! The 20th Century Fox negotiations are completely two extremes."

"That's a good thing, isn't it?" Hearing Jimmy's words, he drove to Beverly Mulholland Drive. "It's a great example of our value, Jimmy, and there's always someone who wants to believe we can bring him more money."

"It's your value, Wayne! It looks like we can talk about your treatment tomorrow. At this rate, the slowest signing will be no more than a week." Jimmy said, taking out his notebook and watching Terms agreed in the morning.

After watching for a while, he suddenly raised his head, looked out the car window, and cried out "Ah". "Hey, where are you taking me? You should leave me in Burbank and work overtime in the afternoon to sort things out."

Looking at Jimmy, who was aware of it later, Wayne said helplessly: "Forget it? Today I'm moving to a new house. Let's go to my place for a drink and get to know the way. If you can't find your client's home, you will be a broker. famous."

The car drove all the way to the manor, and parked the car in the small square in front of the main building. When the two got off the car, they found that everyone was already waiting for them.

In addition to Nina and Naomi, there are five white people at the door of the living room. The assistant still understands his tastes and does not hire African-Americans.

"Boss, this is the housekeeper Hela." When he came to the front, Nina introduced her first.

"Hello, Mr. Greenberg."

Hela is not tall, with short hair and some white freckles on her face. The age cannot be judged, these European and American whites developed earlier, according to his observation, they are no more than 40 years old.

"Hello, Hela, let's go in and talk." Wayne took the lead and walked into the living room. After everyone sat down, he looked at the others except Hela.

"Boss, I'm Chef Mike. If you have any special requirements for food, you can ask Hela to tell me." The bearded man sitting next to the housekeeper introduced himself first.

"He and Hela are husband and wife." Nina reminded him in a low voice that this kind of thing is normal in North America. The husband and wife work in a manor, which will be more stable. "They used to work here. They are familiar with this place. The real estate agent Henry introduced it."

"Ok, Mike, help us prepare something to eat, Hela, do we have any wine here? We need a drink." Wayne doesn't care what kind of people they are, as long as there is no problem with the work, the big deal will be changed after they stabilize.

"There is still some red wine in the wine cellar, sir." After Hela finished speaking, she waved a few people out. "Leo and the three of them can maintain the garden, but they are too busy to hire a housekeeping company once a month. The manor also needs to hire a few security guards, Mr. Greenberg."

"No problem, Nina, help me contact a security company."

When the four of them were left in the living room, Jimmy looked at this huge mansion and was a little stunned.

"God, Wayne, this place is so big, I'm going to visit it."

"Jimmy, you're welcome, you may buy one in the future." He doesn't care about Jimmy, now he has his own new project in mind, and it seems that the preparatory work will start soon.

The independent production itself is not in his follow-up plan. This is Hollywood, so the ability to resist risks is too low. Think about how many ups and downs it has gone through when "Happy Death Day" is released.

In the battle of money and fame, it is by no means that making a good movie can kill all film companies in the United States. Now he can be sure that he is on the right path, and as long as the filming is OK, Warners will take care of everything.

"Boss, Twentieth Century Fox, Mr. Townsend Rothman's call." Nina covered the phone and asked him if he wanted to answer.

This call made him feel a little strange~www.wuxiamtl.com~ They never contacted privately, even if there was something, it was through Jimmy.

"Hi, Mr. Rothman, I'm Wayne."

"Director Greenberg, I heard that your agent, Jimmy, started project negotiations with Warner?"

"Yes, Mr. Rothman, since Fox can't meet my requirements, we can only look for another investor." He has nothing to hide, it's all business, and it's normal that he can't negotiate a replacement.

"Fox needs time, Wayne. We are very happy to work together, you don't need to change collaborators, don't forget, Fox released your first film for you!"

Listening to the voice coming from the microphone, it was obvious that Townsend Rothman was not in a good mood.

"Listen, Townsend! Yes, Fox gave me a chance, but I also made a lot of money for you. The conditions you gave me on this project are too harsh. What does Fox want to do, use my project to make money, Kick me away after filming?

Fox released "Happy Death Day" for a large amount of revenue, and I also created revenue for you. We both owe each other nothing, Townsend, business is just business! "

The other party's attitude made him a little uncomfortable, as if he should hug their thighs and have no other choice, he hung up the phone after he finished speaking.

Just before answering the call, he still had a very good impression of Townsend Rothman in his heart. After all, he gave him a chance. Now it seems that the other party completely regards him as a fool.

"It's okay, Wayne." Jimmy looked at him worriedly.

Seeing Nina and Naomi looking at them with concern, they rubbed their faces with both hands and said, "No problem, Jimmy, you continue to negotiate with Warner, and try to sign the contract as soon as possible, and don't let Fox influence us."