Chapter 1380 1380 Chip Weight

The meeting ended without any progress, and although both parties were trying their best to maintain a harmonious scene, they were smart people who were well aware of the awkward and tense atmosphere at the scene. This is a situation that Kevin did not expect at all.

Kevin expected that the script issue would definitely become the focus. Even if they revised the script, it would not be easy to satisfy Hugo. After all, the only commercial movies in Hugo's works so far are "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, which is somewhat different from the always cautious image of Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company, and far from Hugo's always humble and polite image.

Although Hugo is currently the most expensive person in Hollywood, his personal basic salary has not been high before, and there have even been cases where he took up a movie for $250,000, not to mention that Hugo has no role in the role. Too many requests. Aside from the supporting roles in "Schindler's List" and "Seven Deadly Sins", even the male protagonist in "Pulp Fiction" is actually as important as Hugo's other characters, and some people even think that. Samuel Jackson is the hero.

Hugo has always paid no attention to the weight of the role and the income of the film, and he is more concerned about the quality of the role and the script. This is a well-known fact in the whole Hollywood, and it is also the reason why major production companies are very troubled-faced with such a Hugo, it is difficult for them to use the resources in their hands to reach a cooperation with Hugo, otherwise Kevin will not Need to go around such a big circle.

This is also after Kevin thought about it, he still put "Doomsday" in the first place, and he did not force Roland and Dean to revise the script further. It was because Kevin thought that Hugo would not have too many requirements for the role. When the script was revised for the second time, Steve was only added - this is the role that Kevin wanted Hugo to play - in the script to determine the direction of the plot. effect.

But today, Rick's request is very different from Hugo's previous standard. Even if Kevin felt the pressure and adopted the second plan in advance, he still could not expect Rick's strength.

The so-called second plan is to be willing to revise 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, hand over the President's last-minute mobilization speech to Steve, and then add a Steve The husband gave the president the courage to play the role of letting the president personally fly to fight the aliens.

However, Rick's request completely exceeded Kevin's expectations, showing the real absolute strength of Hugo as the current number one person in the world. Even the number one leader of a super production company like Kevin had to handle it 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. the superstar.

Just, why did Rick choose to change Hugo's development strategy at this time? Why choose to let Hugo put on a real top superstar attitude at this time? Kevin had to think a bit more.

Is it just because Columbia Pictures came up with a better project? Certainly more than that, the focus is not on the movement of the buyer's market, but on the changes in the seller's market. It seems that Rick also wants to seize this opportunity to show his strengths and let Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company truly establish its position as the leader of medium-sized brokerage companies.

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

Thinking of this, Kevin also realized that his decision-making this time was still flawed. His emphasis on the script still did not rise to a strategic position. This was also determined by the difference between him and Hugo. He naturally had no way of understanding. Hugo's quest as an actor. He and Rick are the same people, and economic interests are the core idea.

After today's talks, even if Kevin noticed the problem, it's just that Columbia Pictures is now eyeing them. Do they still have a chance to make a comeback?

"Kevin, tell me that the discussions just now weren't true." Roland didn't dare to question Allen directly. He could only try his best to suppress his emotions and ask Kevin.

Kevin was trying to sort out the whole idea at this time, and when he heard Roland's question, he cast a doubtful gaze, "What?"

"I mean, they almost asked us to overturn and rewrite the entire script and re-arrange the stories of several main lines. Are you really going to agree?" Roland tried his best to avoid looking at Allen, but At this time, Allen also looked out the window and fell into thinking, and did not pay attention to the situation here, "And his request for the salary, does it really matter?"

Although Kevin's brain was completely tense at this time, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He knew very well that Rick's request was not only to give Hugo an unprecedented high salary, but also "the end of the world" The cast of the crew should also be mainly delivered by Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company. In short, it is a packaged cooperation.

"Regarding the remuneration, Rick's request is not excessive. 20 million plus a 5% dividend. That is to say, if the box office reaches 200 million, Hugo's remuneration is 30 million, which is normal." Wen Yun said lightly, leaving Roland and Dean stunned.

Both "Life and Death" and "Pulp Fiction" brought Hugo a 30 million-level box office, and Hugo's basic salary at that time was very low, 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 breathed a long sigh of relief. In fact, it is not only Rick who has confidence, but now the whole of Hollywood has absolute confidence in Hugo, and Rick has absolute confidence in Hugo. requirements are not excessive.

"As for the actors...their requirements are also very normal..." Having said that, Kevin glanced at Alan, who was still distracted, "Anyway, there is no loss for us. I think we can agree and innovate. That's how artist agencies work now."

"Kevin..." Roland was completely frightened, and looked over with a look of shock, "You... just agreed without arguing or arguing? Why?"

"Because he's Hugo Lancaster." Kevin's answer was neat and simple, but it made Roland swallow all the rebuttals behind him, and he couldn't say a single excuse.

Like Rick's tough stance today, this is where Hugo really shines.

In recent years, Hugo has almost swept the world to the top of Hollywood. Although people have been emphasizing the competition between Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Hugo, insiders actually We all know that Hugo's momentum is unmatched, whether it is the box office performance of the movie, the reputation of his works, or even the awards, Hugo is the well-deserved number one in Hollywood, and his momentum is enough to match the peak of Malone- Brando is comparable, and 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 flamboyant 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 knew very well that this was the true face of the Hugo star's brilliance.

It is conceivable that the cooperation between Hugo and 20th Century Fox did not succeed. Rick opened the exact same conditions - even more stringent requirements. Other film companies will still be holding scripts and waving cheques. ——Among the acquaintances Kevin knows, Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros., and Universal Pictures are all willing to do this, and it is estimated that the precarious MGM will find it difficult to refuse.

That's why Kevin spent half a year on the layout, hoping to have more chips and achieve his goal; so when Kevin faced Rick's strength today, not only did he not get angry, but he calmed down and thought about it.

This is Hollywood, a radiant vanity fair, and the person standing in the center of the spotlight has the ability to call the wind and the rain. Before this, Hugo had never really exploded the power of his own power, but once he used his weapon, 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 be careful.

Kevin can even paint a blueprint for the future, with Hugo joining the "Doomsday" project for $20 million, with no studio objections at all—it's a different picture now than it was a year ago, two Tenth Century Fox will easily become the focus of attention at that time; and after the film is released, the box office will be devastated, Hugo will truly shine as a superstar, and 20th Century Fox will also regain its glory; Century Fox will be ahead of other companies, lay a solid foundation with Endeavour Elite Brokerage and DreamWorks, and lay the foundation for long-term planning.

Rick's chips are too tempting. People, no matter how harsh the conditions are, can't be rejected.

Kevin let out a long sigh, he had planned for so long, and now he was close to the door, even if Rick was aggressive today, he found that he had no ability to resist, and he didn't want to resist - because he needed Hugo.

"Ellen," Kevin patted the dazed man next to him on the arm, "you say, are we going to continue to work with Hugo on this project, or another project?" Rewriting the script, it was true for Roland and Dean Too difficult, changing a project is not difficult for Twentieth Century Fox at all.

Allen's slender right hand supported his lower jaw, and he could see that the graceful and slender chin arc was faintly shadowed by the projection of his fingertips. He squinted slightly and glanced at Kevin, "I don't care, no matter what the project is, This collaboration has to happen.”

Now, it was Roland and Dean's turn to change their faces.