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Hugo looked at the stack of documents that Rick took out of his briefcase. All of these were not scripts, but only a small document, which should be proposals for various movie projects. Hugo picked up the top one, but looked at Rick and asked, "They knew that I would definitely not consider taking on a new project until the tour was over - and even after the tour ended, I would Also need to rest and adjust, I'm not Clark Kent, why are they still coming to Berlin?"

"It's because they know you're on tour now and won't be discussing new movie projects for a while, so they're coming to Berlin." Hugo was stunned by Rick's words, but he didn't turn his head around, Rick He went on to explain, "Because Berlin is the only place in the short term where they can openly discuss movies with you."

Oscar also sent an invitation to Hugo not long ago, but Hugo has not given a positive answer and is not sure whether he will be able to attend the awards ceremony this year. As the winner of last year's best actor, according to convention, this year Hugo is the guest of honor for the actress. This is not only a tradition, but also has a great effect on the ratings of the Oscars. However, due to the ongoing tour, Hugo is not sure whether he can be there, so the current Oscar broadcaster ABC TV is actively negotiating with Rick.

In fact, not to mention the Oscars, the Grammys, which are about to kick off, and the Glory that has become a favorite to win awards may still be absent. When Henry was interviewed by the media, he could only say that he would try his best to arrange the time. He also hoped that Glory to the Dead could appear on the stage of the Grammy Awards-because this year is very important, no matter whether Glory to the Dead can win the award or not. , the new rock force they represent appeared at the Grammys, which is an important part of the music industry.

Therefore, compared to those uncertain futures, Berlin is not only the most recent, but also the most reliable choice.

Hearing Rick's words, Hugo did not cheer, but raised his eyebrows slightly, noncommittal - not because he was accustomed to it, but because he knew that these big bosses were useless and could not afford to be too early. In the eyes of Wall Street, he is nothing but a commodity.

Hugo bowed his head and opened the first document in his hand, as he expected, this is not a script, just a proposal, and Rick's explanation came in his ears, "This project belongs to Columbia Pictures. Mark Canton has been doing a lot of big and small things in the past month, and the cooperation between our company and Columbia Pictures has gradually increased, and I guess Mark just wants you to be in this project."

"Guess?" Hugo noticed the nuance.

Rick nodded, "I've been rejecting invitations for many projects over the past few months on the grounds that you are on tour, and I still do. But in private, I'm filtering and reviewing some projects myself, hoping to take the initiative to The power is in our hands." This is a game, a more advanced game. At present, only the three major brokerage companies have the initiative in this game in Hollywood, and the Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company is also currently trying. The only artist who has such a bargaining chip is Hugo. "These are just my own speculations. I don't have a definite answer as to how the production companies thought about it."

Hugo nodded slightly, didn't say anything more, just flipped through the document in his hand slightly, and finally put it aside. This action surprised Rick a little, because he deeply knew that Mark was completely confident in this project, and he also thought that Hugo would be interested, but he did not expect Hugo to simply put it aside, "This is Not satisfied?" Rick guessed based on Hugo's expression.

Hugo answered in a deep voice "Yeah", and then picked up the second document, which really surprised Rick, "Why?" Hugo looked up at this question, and Rick had to explain. To, "Mark has done a lot in recent months. After careful analysis, I found that he is really confident and seems to believe that you will definitely accept this script. I read the proposal myself, and I think you should like it... "

Instead, Rick's thought made Hugo chuckle, "Oh, why do you think I'd like it?"

"Although the script is lacking in connotation, the plot setting and world view background are very exciting. The settings of the male and female protagonists are relatively interesting, the villains are also very attractive, and the supporting roles are also distinctive. They are far better than ordinary sci-fi commercial films, and are the most rare ones. It’s the humorous points that emerge one after another. Of course, if you want to delve into the core ideas of the film, it’s a little weak, but as a commercial film, this is undoubtedly a success.”

Rick's words made Hugo tap his chin lightly and agree. It must be admitted that Rick's grasp of the script is indeed getting more and more accurate. As an agent, a good eye is absolutely crucial.

At this time, the front page of the project in Hugo's hands was written, "The Fifth Element (The. Fifth. Element)."

This famous work directed by French commercial film master Luc Besson is also Luc's further attempt in Hollywood after "This killer is not too cold", making the film closer to Hollywood's business model, and also integrating his French romance in blood. "The Fifth Element" not only made $270 million at the box office worldwide, but also became an important milestone for Luc's foothold in the international market. ) became famous in one fell swoop.

It's not unreasonable that Mark is so confident in this work. Luc began to conceive the script of "The Fifth Element" when he was sixteen years old. The source of inspiration is the famous "Star Wars". After years of thinking and perfection, Luc's thinking is obviously mature. Combining commercial elements and comedy, "The Fifth Element" ended up being a huge global success.

Strictly speaking, the script for "The Fifth Element" is better than "Independence Day."

What's more, Hugo also collaborated with Luc on the soundtrack of the movie "This Killer Is Not Too Cold". Obviously, Hugo and Luc get along well. Now that Mark pushed it further, getting the two to work together was obviously the icing on the cake. No wonder Mark is so proactive.

However, the shortcomings of this work are also very obvious. Because Luc tries to integrate his French humor into the Hollywood business, the underlying flaws of the story are obvious, as if it were a French futuristic comic comedy - not a science fiction movie, It's a comedy, just the visuals are better.

"Then what do you think is the difference between this work and 'Independence Day'?" The plan in Hugo's hands has only a frame structure and no specific story content. It looks like the whimsy of "Independence Day" Think of the version - just changed the main story line.

Hugo's words immediately made Rick choked up. Of course, "The Fifth Element" is completely different from "Independence Day". Luc's endless creative ideas and ingenious humorous jokes have a strong personality. mark. But from another point of view, the two works are indeed the same: a simple disaster film storyline, relying on the chemical effects of the protagonist to turn the tide.

"With 'Independence Day' first, and now the 'Fifth Element', the result is not good." Hugo's words made Rick unable to refute, unless the "Fifth Element" can replicate the box office of "Independence Day" Miracle - at least $200 million in North America, otherwise it will only be compared by the media, and it is almost impossible to replicate this miracle, because Rick clearly knows that the box office of "Independence Day" It is completely the result of the right time and place, and now the "fifth element" has no such advantage.

"What's more, if you look closely at Luc's previous works, the core characters of his works are always women, girls with guns or girl-type women, and this time is no exception." Hugo added at last, and then turned towards Ke showed a smile, didn't say anything more, lowered his head and continued to read the second document.

Rick was stunned for a while, and finally let out a long sigh. He must admit that when he saw the script of "The Fifth Element" before, his first reaction was that this work could replicate the miracle of "Independence Day", but he made two mistakes. The first was to replicate the miracle almost It's impossible, and if it doesn't work, it will put him in another predicament; the second is that Hugo doesn't like to take on repeated roles or scripts.

So, Hugo just flipped the script and eliminated the script. This shouldn't feel surprising.

However, Rick still inevitably sighs that Hugo's sensitivity to the script can always amaze him, and even make him feel that his work has been dereliction of duty. Should this be a good thing or a bad thing?

If Mark found out that his confident works were only met by Hugo, he was shot by Hugo. I wonder how he would feel? More importantly, Hugo's picky about the script is expected to increase in a short period of time. It seems that the proposal he brought this time is expected to be wiped out.

While Rick was thinking about it, sure enough, Hugo put two more scripts in the "Fifth Element" pile, and then he pointed to a proposal in his hand, raised his head and asked, "Why does this project appear here? ?"

Rick probed over and looked, "What do you mean?" Why can't this item appear here?

Hugo pouted, "Didn't you see whose name is written in the screenwriter column? It's absolutely impossible for them to ask me to star."

Rick paused for a while, "Uh... Harvey gave it to me, I think the script is well conceived, as for the screenwriter..." Rick couldn't remember who the screenwriter was for a while, so he brought it over When he saw it, he couldn't help but froze, and then showed a wry smile.

The screenwriter column is impressively written: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck.