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Superstar - Chapter 1380

Published at 31st of January 2024 09:48:39 AM


Chapter 1380: Chip size

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The talks finally ended without any progress. Although both sides were trying their best to maintain a happy and harmonious scene, they were smart people and knew the embarrassing and tense atmosphere at the scene. This is a situation that Kevin did not expect at all.

Kevin anticipated that the script problem would definitely become the focus. Even if they modify the script, it is not so simple to satisfy Hugo. After all, the only commercial film among Hugo's works so far is "Life and Death". , And then choose a real big production and big investment work, Hugo is bound to be more cautious.

But even so, Rick's strength today can be said to be unreserved and full of firepower. This is somewhat different from the image of Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company that has always been cautious, and it is far from Hugo's image that is always humble and polite.

Although Hugo is currently the most expensive person in Hollywood, his personal basic salary has not been high before, and he has even taken a movie for US$250,000, not to mention that Hugo has no weight for the role. Too many requests. Leaving aside the supporting characters in "Schindler's List" and "The Seven Deadly Sins", even the male protagonist in "Pulp Fiction", Hugo's weight is comparable to other characters, and some people might even think that Samuel Jackson is the leading actor.

Hugo has always paid no attention to the role weight and the salary income. He pays more attention to the quality of the characters and the script. This is a well-known thing throughout Hollywood, and it is also the cause of the headaches of major production companies. Faced with such a Hugo, it is difficult for them to use their resources to reach a cooperation with Hugo, otherwise Kevin will not Need to go around such a big circle.

This is also after Kevin deliberately put "the end of the world" in the first place, and he did not force Roland and Dean to further modify the script. It is because Kevin believes that Hugo does not have too much demand for the role weight. When the script was revised for the second time, only Steve was added-this is the role that Kevin wants Hugo to play-which determines the plot direction in the script. effect.

But today, Rick’s request is quite different from Hugo’s previous standards. Even if Kevin felt the pressure and took the second plan ahead of time, he still could not predict Rick’s strength.

The so-called second plan is the willingness to modify the script again. Kevin has discussed with Roland and Dean. If the script still fails to meet the requirements, they can add Steve's role again, give the president's last-minute mobilization speech to Steve, and then add a Steve. The husband gave the president the courage to make the president personally fly against the aliens.

But Rick's request completely exceeded Kevin's expectations, showing Hugo's real and absolute strength as the world's first person. Even the top leader of a super production company like Kevin has to be handled carefully.

In fact, strictly speaking, Rick’s requirements are not excessive. This is the most typical big-name treatment in the circle-becoming an absolute protagonist when starring in a commercial movie. Basically, first-line actors can get such treatment, not to mention Hugo's level. Superstar now.

But why did Rick choose to change Hugo's development strategy at this time? Why did you choose to let Hugo assume a real top superstar posture at this time? Kevin had to think more.

Is it just because Columbia Pictures put forward a better project? It must be more than that. The focus is not on the trends in the buyer's market, but on the changes in the seller's market. It seems that Rick also wants to seize this opportunity to flex his muscles and let Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company truly establish its position as the leader of medium-sized brokerage companies.

In other words, in fact, the ultimate goals of Rick and Kevin are the same, so it seems that the "end of the world" script is indeed not suitable.

Thinking of this, Kevin also realized that there was still a mistake in his decision this time, and his attention to the script has not risen to a strategic position. This is also determined by the different positions between him and Hugo, and he naturally has no way to understand. Hugo's quest as an actor. He and Rick are the same people, and economic interests are the core ideas.

After today’s talks, even if Kevin is aware of the problem, it’s just that Columbia Pictures is watching, do they still have a chance to come back?

"Kevin, tell me that those discussions just now are not true." Roland didn't dare to directly question Alan, he could only suppress his emotions and asked Kevin.

Kevin was trying to sort out his whole thoughts at this time. Hearing Roland's question, he cast a puzzled look, "What?"

"I mean, they almost asked us to overturn and rewrite the entire script, and re-arrange the stories of several main characters. Are you really going to agree to it?" Roland tried his best to avoid seeing Alan, but At this time, Allen also looked outside the window and fell into thinking, and did not pay attention to the situation here, "And his request for film remuneration, is it really okay?"

Although Kevin's brain is completely tight at this time, the corners of his mouth are smiling calmly. He clearly knows Rick's request, not only to give Hugo an unprecedentedly high salary, but also "the end of the world." The cast of the crew should also be transported by the Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company. In short, they are packaged and cooperated.

"As for the salary, Rick's request is not excessive, 20 million plus a 5% dividend, that is to say, if the box office reaches 200 million, the Hugo's salary is 30 million, which is normal." Wen Yun said calmly, leaving Roland and Dean dumbfounded.

Both "Life and Death Hour" and "Pulp Fiction" brought Hugo 30 million box office, and Hugo's basic remuneration was very low at that time, basically relying on box office dividends to make money. This is Hugo's ability. "It can be seen that Rick is very confident in Hugo." Kevin let out a long sigh of relief. In fact, it is not just Rick who is confident. Now the entire Hollywood has absolute confidence in Hugo. The requirements are indeed not excessive.

"As for the actors...their requirements are also very normal..." At this point, Kevin took a look at Allen who was still wandering. Artist management companies now operate like this."

"Kevin..." Roland was completely frightened, and looked over with a shocked look. "You...you don't argue or defend like this. You agreed to everything? Why?"

"Because he is Hugo Lancaster." Kevin's answer was succinct, simple and clear, but he swallowed all the rebuttals behind Roland, stupefied that he couldn't say a word of excuse.

Just like Rick's tough stance today, this is the real superstar light of Hugo.

In recent years, Hugo has almost reached the top of Hollywood with a sweeping attitude. Although people have been emphasizing the competition between Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Hugo, the insiders are actually Everyone knows that Hugo’s momentum is unmatched. Whether it is film box office performance, work reputation, or even awards, Hugo is a well-deserved Hollywood first person, and his momentum is enough to match the peak of Malone- Brando is comparable to that, in the eyes of the production company, it is almost a money printing machine with golden light.

However, Hugo has always been very low-key, not as ostentatious as Malone, so people have never had a correct understanding of Hugo's superstar halo, just like Roland. Hearing Rick's request today, it is inevitable to feel shocked. But Kevin clearly knows that this is the true face of the Hugo superstar's light.

It is conceivable that the cooperation between Hugo and Twentieth Century Fox did not succeed. Rick drove exactly the same conditions-even more demanding. Other film companies would still hold scripts and wave their checks towards the elite agency. ——Among the acquaintances that Kevin knows, Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros., and Universal Pictures are all willing to do so, and MGM, who is precarious, is unlikely to refuse.

That's why Kevin spent half a year in the layout, hoping to hold more chips to achieve his goal; therefore, facing Rick's strength today, Kevin not only was not angry, but calmed down and thought.

This is Hollywood, a shining vanity fair, and the person standing in the center of the spotlight has the ability to call the wind and the rain. Before that, Hugo had never really exploded the power of his own hands, but once he used his weapons, the power was absolutely beyond imagination.

"Hugo Lancaster", this is the biggest bargaining chip in Rick's hands. Almost no one can match him. Even a super production company like Twentieth Century Fox must treat it with caution.

Kevin can even paint a blueprint for the future. Hugo joined the "End of the World" project with US$20 million, and no film production company would object to it-this time and a year ago are different again, two Tenth Century Fox will easily become the focus of attention; and after the film's release the box office is ruined, Hugo truly shines as a superstar, and the 20th Century Fox will also regain its glory; more What is important is that 20th Century Fox will precede other companies and lay a solid foundation with Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company and DreamWorks to lay the foundation for long-term planning.

Rick's bargaining chips are too tempting. People, no matter how harsh the conditions are, people cannot refuse.

Kevin let out a long sigh. He had planned for so long, and now he was almost ready. Even though Rick was aggressive today, he found that he had no ability to resist, and he didn't want to resist—because he needed Hugo.

"Allen," Kevin patted the arm of the dazed man next to him, "You said, shall we continue to work with Hugo on this project, or change it to another project?" Rewriting the script, this is true for Roland and Dean. Too difficult, changing a project is not difficult for Twentieth Century Fox at all.

Alan’s slender right hand supported his chin, and he could see that the elegant and slender chin curve was indistinct under the projection of his fingertips. He squinted slightly and glanced at Kevin, "I don’t care, no matter what the project, This time cooperation must be done."

Now, it was Roland and Dean's turn that their faces changed.




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