Chapter 369

Director Simon West, who has directed "air prison" with a global box office of more than $220 million, is right. But now, as one of Hollywood's six largest Paramount Pictures, he has given him an olive branch. How can he refuse?

Not only didn't refuse, but also gladly accepted the director position of Tomb Raider.

The director was paid $3 million.

No box office bonus.

Although director Simon West is nearly 40 years old, he is still a new director in Hollywood. He can't enjoy the box office bonus.

Take a look at Zach Schneider, the beloved General of Junker!

Zach was a well-known advertising and MV director in the United States before he entered Hollywood. After that, he shot a series of hot movies such as "fruit candy", "human clearance plan" and "Sparta 300 warrior". After a long test, he just won his first box office share contract in the small budget movie "shark Beach".

How hard it is for a director to share the box office!

As for the profit sharing of film peripheral products, the top directors in Hollywood can enjoy it. Well, not every film can have it.

"Simon, don't have any hesitation. The director's pay offered by Paramount and Mr. Wald is not low." The agent Baron urged.

"I know."

Director Simon nodded and said: "even if I have the honor of" air prison ", according to the market price, my current film salary is only $2 million. This time, paramount and Mr. Wald have offered a price of $3 million, which is quite generous."

Agent Baron rubbed his hands excitedly and said, "great. When you direct Tomb Raider this time, you can not only climb the paramount line, but also cooperate with Mr. Wald. In the future, your road is absolutely broad, and countless directors are envious! "

Of course, agents are very excited. Only when their artists become famous can they get more returns.

meanwhile.

CAA, a famous brokerage company in the United States.

At the moment, the atmosphere in CAA headquarters building is dignified. Especially in the conference room where the meeting is being held, the atmosphere is dignified and about to drip water.

"Director Simon West, he is not our CAA contract director, but wma (William Morris) company." Jorie movich, head of the film and Television Department, gritted his teeth.

"What's so strange about that?"

"It's not the usual behavior of Zucker Wald," one executive said. As long as it's his Zucker's film, then the director, the main actor, he will never use us, well, except for Charlize Theron. "

The crowd at the scene nodded heavily.

Hollywood competition is everywhere.

Although CAA is one of the largest brokerage companies in the United States, its competitors are also vegetarians. Wma (William Morris) and ICM (International Innovation Management) are the dead enemies of CAA.

"Hollywood has so many resources, and Wald's film industry is developing more and more rapidly. It's an indisputable fact that we don't have a good relationship with Zucker Wald, and we've had a bad relationship. If we go on for a long time, it's definitely bad for us," said Jorie movich, director of the film and Television Department

"Joey, are you trying to... Bow down? Beg for mercy from the little bellied guy, chuck Wald? " One executive said in horror.

Bow, compromise

It's easy to say, but it's hard to hear!

CAA, as one of the largest brokerage companies in the United States, naturally has its own pride. A few years ago, one of the bottom brokers in their company dared to rush into any of the top six companies and beat the CEOs of the top six companies.

What a pleasure it was!

Well, the rampant past is gone.

However, it's really hard for some executives who directly ask for mercy from Zhuke and are immersed in the glory of the past.

Jorie movich, the director of the film and Television Department, gritted his teeth and said, "don't beg for mercy, wait to die! Look at the cast of Tomb Raider. Are these actors from CAA? "

"No, none of them!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, just imagine, with the further expansion of Wald film, will Hollywood have our CAA staff? Which of those actors and directors is not a human spirit? If it goes on like this, they won't run away more than half of it! "

The situation is grim!

For a moment, all the CAA executives present calmed down.

.......

The next day.

Zucker is on the Tomb Raider crew, giving orders.

"Monta Qiudi, with 16 years of lighting experience, once participated in the shooting of Titanic and served as the leader of the lighting team. Tom, it's up to you to solicit her. I'll see her in the office in three days

"Haka Philippe, a first-rate makeup artist. Your task is to bring him into the cast. "

"Longwell Williams, Hollywood's top prop maker..."

.......

There's no doubt that the people he's looking for now are top Hollywood filmmakers.

They do not belong to Paramount Pictures, but exist as independent workers, but no one can ignore their ability.

For a film, the director and the leading actor are the most important, but the excellent behind the scenes workers are also indispensable. If Zhuke wants to choose the most suitable director and leading role, then the selection of workers behind the scenes is not allowed to have any flaws.

All orders are given.

"Mr. ward, Monta Qiudi, Haka Phillips, Longwell Williams and so on, they are not easy to invite. After all, they have many films on them." Tom Harris was embarrassed.

Zucker nodded.

The more excellent talents are, the more popular they are.

These independent behind the scenes workers have hardly stopped their work. The next film will be seamless and busy~

A few hours later, Zucker got a call.

From Joey movich, director of film and Television Department of CAA agency!

"Mr. ward, I heard that the Tomb Raider project is inviting Monta Qiudi, Haka Philippe, Longwell Williams and others to work as lighting, makeup, props and so on. We CAA can help you with it." There was a voice on the phone.

Zhuke face dew surprised, but a moment calm way: "how long can be done?"

Jorie movich: "in a week, I will definitely bring these people to you."

"It's too long. Can it be done in three days?" Zhu Ke said in a deep voice.

The phone fell into seconds of silence

"Yes. Please rest assured that I will satisfy you. " Said Jorie movich firmly.

"Not bad!"

"Later, I'll ask Tom Harris of paramount to send an audition invitation to some of your artists," he said

"Thank you very much!" The excited voice from the phone.

How can Jorie movich not be excited now?

Isn't that what he wants when he sends auditions to their CAA artists?

It's a sign of reconciliation!

Of course, if you want to liberate Monta Qiudi, Haka Phillips, Longwell Williams and others from their engagement with other companies, CAA will have to pay a lot of human and money, but they still do it without hesitation.

Zucker was not the target of their CAA, but the Hollywood tycoon who needed to curry favor with them.

Hang up.

Ding Ding Ding!

It's another call.

"Boss, please turn on the TV. Bill Gates of Microsoft is holding a press conference to announce that he will step down as CEO of Microsoft from now on."

"Steve Ballmer will take over as CEO of Microsoft. At the same time, Microsoft's stock price and market value on Nasdaq have fallen rapidly. "

The person who called was Andy cherop, the new president of gale capital.

As soon as the news came, Zhuke bounced from his seat.

Microsoft's antitrust investigation, Bill Gate retire as Microsoft CEO, is this the signal that the Internet bubble is about to break out?

This is undoubtedly the fuse of the outbreak of the Internet bubble.

"The first watch" is presented.