Chapter 870: Decision

The sun has just risen from among the high-rise buildings in Century City, and the Theory of Relativity Building has not yet started a busy day. The two of them, led by the staff of Sandsea Entertainment, are waiting in an office the door.

Paul Winick walked back and forth uneasily, and asked Rhett Rees who was sitting on the bench: "Are you sure you received a call from Shahai Entertainment yesterday?"

Rhett Rees pointed to the corridor: "Paul, we are in the Relativity Building."

"I just can't believe it." Paul Winick patted his arm lightly: "Relativity Entertainment actually took a fancy to our script."

Rhett Rees sighed: "It's not Ronan Anderson who took a fancy to our script."

Paul Winick was somewhat frustrated, and said: "We left the reality show and entered the film industry to seek development. We started writing scripts last year and completed them at the beginning of this year. The scripts went around and sold for more than half a year. In the end, I can only go back to my hometown to inherit the farm.”

These words seemed to hit Rhett Rees: "You still have a huge farm to inherit, and if you can't sell the script, I can't even pay the rent."

I worked as a screenwriter without authorship for more than a year at cbs, and before I transferred to Hollywood, although I had some expectations for the difficulties, the actual difficulties were still beyond imagination.

Putting it on their script, it's not just as simple as newcomers and new works, but also funny zombie themes are not popular at all. Those film companies all use "Dawn of the Living Dead" and "Night of the Living Dead" under Relativity Entertainment as the new era. Zombie film standards, dismissive of their script.

What happened in the past six months has caused Rhett Rees and Paul Winick to repeatedly lower their psychological expectations, and the latter even thought of giving up.

The sound of high heels landing sounded, and someone came over, not just one.

Liot Rees and Paul Winick looked up, stupefied for a moment.

Two women came over one after the other, the latter was obviously an assistant or secretary, and the former was the person they were going to meet on this trip.

They didn't expect that this woman's appearance was so good.

Not only has a delicate face like Jessica Alba, but also a hot figure like Salma Hayek.

Such an appearance, even in the whole of Hollywood,

It is also top-notch.

Paul Winick kept muttering in his heart, this woman chose the wrong profession! Why be a producer when you can obviously be a star?

Liot Reese was different, and immediately thought of the relevant information that he had checked: Jessica Felton, the producer and vice president of Sand Sea Entertainment, was in charge of the production business, "Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest" and the yet-to-be-released Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.

This woman is obviously of mixed race, and she looks younger than her real age, in her twenties.

At the moment when Rhett Rees and Paul Winick were stunned, Jessica Felton had already walked over and asked, "Are you Mr. Rhett Rees and Mr. Paul Winick?"

These words immediately made Rhett Rees and Paul Winick feel different. They didn't have the kind of superiority they had when they were in contact with other producers and company executives, and their tone was very polite.

It is said that Relativity Entertainment values ​​newcomers, which can be seen from the attitude of this mixed-race woman.

Rhett-Rees said quickly: "I'm Rhett-Rees. Hello, Miss Felton."

Paul Winick quickly calmed down and greeted Jessica Felton.

With the shrewdness of Jessica Felton, it was quickly judged that the two were obviously dominated by Rhett Rees.

Inviting the two into the reception room, Jessica Felton asked the assistant to make two cups of coffee and went straight to the topic: "You two, I read the script of "Zombieland" yesterday and found it very interesting, so I proposed to the company to buy it. Download your script."

"We would also like to work with Relativity Entertainment," said Rhett-Rees.

Jessica Felton said with a smile: "I need to say one thing up front, "Zombieland" is a new work for newcomers, and the transaction price of the script will not be very high..."

"We understand." Rhett Rees and Paul Winick exchanged a glance: "The price is easy to negotiate, but we have two requirements."

Jessica Felton nodded slightly: "Please tell me."

Rhett-Reese gave himself enough strength and said: "After Relativity Entertainment bought the script, it must be made into a movie as soon as possible..."

After too many companies bought scripts, they threw them into the script library to collect ashes, and some of them didn't even see the light of day for more than ten years.

In his and Paul Winick's situation, he couldn't afford to wait.

Jessica Felton could guess the other party's mind, but did not speak, but waited for the other party to finish all the requests at once.

Rhett Rees continued: "After your project is approved, Paul and I will serve as accompanying screenwriters."

In doing so, it can be guaranteed that the two of them will still be paid in addition to the transaction costs of the script.

There is no way, he and Paul Winick left the cbs reality show last year, and since then they have no stable income. In addition, they have no habit of saving before, and they have long been unable to make ends meet.

What the two of them discussed just now about not being able to pay the rent and going home to inherit the farm was no joke.

Jessica Felton also survived from a rookie. The scene when she stayed in a rented house and practiced her skills is vivid, and she can roughly guess the embarrassment of these two rookie screenwriters.

This is also the case, the request made by the two new screenwriters is not actually a request.

"Yes." Jessica Felton responded: "This will be reflected in the transaction contract."

Strictly speaking, the demands made by these two people are not conditions at all.

During the dinner she had with Ronan last night, she discussed this project specifically. Buying out "Zombie Paradise" is naturally a movie, and taking advantage of the enthusiasm caused by "Dawn of the Living Dead" and "Land of the Living Dead", as soon as possible Bring to market.

The project will be approved soon, and after the crew is established, they will also need to be screenwriters with the crew. Instead of re-hiring people, it is better to continue to use these two people.

The realistic conditions faced by Liot Reese and Paul Winick are here, and there are no excessive demands.

Jessica Felton didn't need to deliberately suppress the price, and traded at normal Hollywood market prices. Sandsea Entertainment bought out all the copyrights of "Zombieland" from the two for $23,000.

The talks here went quite smoothly. After the lawyers of Rhett Rees and Paul Winick arrived, and there were filing witnesses from related industries, the two parties signed a copyright transfer agreement on the same day.

On the other side, Ronan also met John Wilson, who was the production manager in "Prison Break 2".

This is a person who has cooperated with Relativity Entertainment for many years. He himself grew up with Relativity Entertainment, and continuing to cooperate with Relativity Entertainment is of course the first choice.

Moreover, with John Wilson's plan, it is not easy to obtain the copyright of the remake.

"Hollywood remakes of British shows are common."

In the office, John Wilson said to Ronan: "There are also many fires."

Ronan thought for a while and said, "I took the time to watch the video tape you sent yesterday. The episodes are well shot, and the characters and plot settings are also very interesting."

John Wilson said: "If the background of the story is set in the United States, I think it is completely feasible and more convincing. We can also make some changes to become a true portrayal of the low society in the United States. Isn't the United States full of drunkards, An underclass of beggars and criminals?"

Ronan nodded slowly: "It makes sense."

Perhaps the description of "Happy America, shooting every day" is a bit exaggerated, but it can also be said to be a portrayal of the underlying community.

"What do you think about the American adaptation?" Ronan asked.

John Wilson cheered up when he heard the question, and said: "This is what I think. I moved the background of the story from Manchester to Chicago. Against the background of the economic depression, a family of ordinary workers, a family who is often found sleeping Alcoholic head of the family on the living room floor, an incompetent mother whose eldest daughter has to take on the responsibility of raising 5 younger siblings.

This is a lively and extraordinary family daily life mixed with love, adventure, deceit, warmth and other stories of blood and tears, showing the audience the family and life at the bottom. "

Relativity Entertainment is more familiar with John Wilson, he is a reliable person, so after hearing this, Ronan said, "Where is the audience?"

John Wilson said: "Most Americans should feel deeply about this. Life is not easy. A simple life is very heavy, and sometimes people have to make some choices."

It suddenly occurred to Ronan that if this drama is really going to be filmed, it might have a role in stabilizing society.

To describe it in dramatic language, this kind of drama is particularly inspiring. Whenever you encounter injustice and feel bad, you will turn it out and watch a few episodes, and you will feel that your difficulties are nothing compared to them, and life is still To go on, the sun always rises...

Maybe I still have this kind of feeling: when I read it, I feel dark, depressed and even hopeless, but after watching it, I find that my life is really beautiful.

"Let's do this." Ronan made a decision: "John, you go to the Copyright and Publishing Department to find Robert Lee, and ask him to send someone to accompany you to England to negotiate with the copyright owner of "Shameless". Remake copyright, you make a detailed plan."

John Wilson saw the prospect of hosting a project alone, and immediately said: "I'll go."

In front of him, Ronan called Robert Lee.

Subsequently, John Wilson left Ronan's office, went to Robert Lee to discuss the specific situation, and prepared to go to the UK to purchase the copyright.

After being notified by Ronan, Robert Lee quickly identified capable personnel, and called the British branch to ask them to fully assist.

Connie walked into Ronan's office at this time and put a copy of the script on the desk: "This is the script of "Superstorm" just sent by the people below."

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