Chapter 1012 1012 Corporate Affairs

Hugo is not a professional agent, not even an amateur. He doesn't know how to "sell himself", so he doesn't know how to convince Joanna Rowling to call Endeavour Elite Agency. Not his specialty.

It's as if Hugo had a headache about how to sell the script after he wrote the "Before the Sunrise" script, which makes sense. However, "Before Sunrise" is different, because it is the crystallization of Hugo's countless efforts. But scouting deals like a broker and wooing potential people isn't the same thing at all.

Therefore, Hugo couldn't say anything in the end. He tried to say "our company is an excellent choice", but he felt like he was selling fake drugs or something. Fortunately, at least when Hugo and Joanna discussed the manuscript of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", they can definitely be called eloquent, and the two people's thoughts collided a lot.

Literature can be listed as one of the eight arts alongside film and music, because it is a creation, and the core of ideas is displayed in different forms. So, in a way, these art forms have something in common, and Hugo also wrote the script, and the dialogue with Joanna was even more sparkling.

Unfortunately, the conversation between the two was interrupted by Jessica, who woke up crying again. Obviously, Jessica was starving this time. Joanna tried to appease Jessica, but failed. In desperation, Joanna could only apologize to Hugo, and then left with Jessica.

Watching Joanna disappear into the cyan rain and fog, Hugo sighed regretfully. He really wasn't suitable to be a lobbyist. If Joanna can be signed with Endeavour Elite Agency, the company will benefit a lot from taking the initiative to adapt the rights to the "Harry Potter" series of movies in the future, and even gain more chips in the confrontation with the International Innovation Management Company. ; Of course, in turn, it is also a major opportunity for Joanna to improve the current bad life situation, which is a win-win cooperation. But Hugo was not able to convince Joanna the first time, this is really...

"Huh, I really didn't think so." Hugo tugged at the corners of his mouth mockingly.

Although Hugo has successfully become one of the senior partners of Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company, he has never been involved in the company's business at all, because this is not his area of ​​expertise. The reason why I chose to support Rick in the first place was only because the other brokerage companies were much the same - they all put their interests first, not because Hugo really wanted to be successful in business as well.

But after experiencing the waves of "life and death per hour" in the summer, Hugo also knew that Endeavour Elite Brokerage was still in its infancy and needed his support. And now, there is an opportunity in front of you...

After thinking about it, Hugo came to the counter of the coffee house and dialed Rick's mobile phone on the other side of the ocean with a landline. It was late at night in Los Angeles, but Rick picked up the phone immediately, "Hello, this is Rick Rosen."

"Hey, Rick, Hugo is talking." Hugo's brisk voice passed, and Rick's originally tense face could not help but relax, and smiled lightly, "Aren't you enjoying your vacation, even The premiere of 'Pulp Fiction' didn't show up, and we were all in a commotion, so why did we think of calling me."

Rick wanted to make a joke, but the partnership between him and Hugo was more than a friendship, so his words were inevitably a little restrained. Even so, it made Hugo chuckle, "Maybe I'm in trouble?"

"...Then you should call Joe." Rick was stunned, and then he realized that Hugo must be joking. If an artist is really in trouble, the first contact is bound to be their manager, and then contact the manager, which is fundamentally different. What's more, Hugo and Joseph were good friends.

"Did I hear heartbreak just now?" Hugo's joke made Rick chuckle helplessly, but he didn't have any rebuttal. Seeing that Rick didn't respond, Hugo stopped talking after laughing, and quickly got to the point, "I'm calling you because there is a business that needs your attention."

"Business?" Rick adjusted his sitting position. His desktop was filled with the recent reactions to "Pulp Fiction" in the media, as well as the company's next plans. He had been working before answering the phone, but Now that he heard that Hugo actually had an idea about company affairs, he couldn't help being a little surprised.

Hugo also heard the surprise in Rick's voice, and couldn't help blushing slightly, and coughed twice, "It's like this, I'm in Edinburgh now, and I found a writer with great potential..."

"Writer?" Rick interrupted Hugo's words in surprise, Hugo was stunned for a moment, "Uh, doesn't our company have a publishing business?" Hugo remembered that Endeavour Elite Agency was involved in the publishing field, and then he I heard Rick explain, "No, we have a publishing business. In the past, when we were in the International Innovation Management Company, there was a special publishing department. Ali and I have also taken over related businesses before, but... we are now the company. Just starting out, just the film and TV department is busy enough, and the music department doesn't have much time to take care of it, as for publishing..."

No need for Rick to say more, Hugo reacted, he really forgot. The job of an agent sounds very simple, it is to talk about and sell their artists, but in fact it is not that simple.

Hugo paused and thought for a moment, "I know, I know. But the writer I found, she's writing now..." But Hugo's words were interrupted again, "She?" Obviously Rick was very surprised , Hugo actually recommended a female writer, Hugo sighed helplessly, "Please, Rick, can't you sigh after I finish speaking?"

"Sorry, my fault, you continue." Rick apologized repeatedly.

Hugo then continued, "She has only created less than a quarter of the part now, even if we sign a contract and let her complete the entire novel, it will have to wait until next year or even the year after. The reason why I am with you When I mention this writer, on the one hand, she has great potential. The novels she creates are very attractive in terms of creativity and conception, including the overall framework. I think they will definitely sell well; on the other hand, it is because of her The situation is very bad right now, she needs some funding, and I think you can help her find some foundation help."

Rick didn't speak. After the two were silent for about two seconds, he said, "Oh, you're done." Hugo laughed helplessly, and Rick continued, "So, let me summarize. Let’s say you see a writer and think she has potential, but she doesn’t have the full work, there’s no way for us to sell it to publishers right away, and you need our funding.”

After being told by Rick, Joanna is really not a good choice. What's more, when the "Harry Potter" series was just released, it was indeed not favored, and so many professional publishers did not think this novel could sell well, or even were unwilling to publish it. So, Hugo did recommend a tricky one. Thinking of this, Hugo couldn't help but chuckle.

Hugo didn't know how to convince Rick, because it was indeed a difficult problem, and he couldn't tell Rick that he foresaw that "Harry Potter" would be a cash cow in the future.

Hugo thought for a while, "Rick, you should know that I have always had special... requirements for scripts. Many times, I can perceive the characteristics of scripts that others are not satisfied with." This is a fact, especially It is the two works of "Life and Death" and "Pulp Fiction". Rick couldn't help but nodded and agreed.

"I read her story, I saw the highlights, I was so excited for it, I couldn't put it down, so I can't wait to recommend her to you, I'm eager to see her complete the story, and I want to To see everyone reading this story."

Hugo's words completely caught Rick's attention. Rick is not Joanna. Rick knows a lot about Hugo. He knows very well that after experiencing the strength of many consecutive works, people in the circle now have a new understanding of Hugo's unique vision, so , it is not an easy task to get such a firm admiration from Hugo. Even if Hugo's words were not flashy, the weight in Rick's heart was definitely not light.

"So, you mean, our company should sign her," Rick said hesitantly.

"Yes!" Hugo gave a positive answer, "At least, we can make a long-term investment, which will be a cost-effective investment."

Rick tapped his finger on the table twice, "After signing the contract, find the support of the foundation for her, give her a relatively relaxed and stable creative environment, and then wait for her to write the novel, which may be a year. , maybe two years...right?"

"Uh...that's it." Hugo smiled helplessly, and then he added, "However, I just gave her the company phone number. Whether she is willing to call is still unknown."

Rick was about to nod his head, but now he was choked by Hugo's words, "Cough, then why are you so active!"

"Because she's really worth it." Hugo gave a firm answer again. This time, Rick was completely certain that a writer who can make Hugo so determined is definitely not that simple. Taking a deep breath, Rick said, "If she calls the company, I will actively express it. Cooperation intention. What's this guy's name?"

A smile appeared on Hugo's face, "Her name is Joanna Rowling!"

Rick nodded, "If you're willing to pay more attention to company affairs, that's a good thing, and I think Ali will be happy to hear that." Ali-Emanuel has always hoped that Hugo would be more concerned about company affairs. Be careful, because Endeavour Elite Brokerage really needs the help of its stars.

"If you don't mind me doing a disservice..." Hugo chuckled, "Okay, let's do this first, and then contact me if I have something to do."

After speaking, Hugo hung up the phone. Rick held the microphone with a busy tone and looked depressed. He wanted to ask when Hugo was going back to Los Angeles, but the speed at which Hugo hung up... Shaking his head, Rick reluctantly hung up the phone. .