Chapter 1989: 1989 Without Hesitation

"Rick, we all know that Hugo doesn't care about the salary, so you have to tell me Hugo's bottom line, otherwise I can't start working." "Six Senses", but she did not show any difference on the surface, but showed her sincerity based on the facts.

But Rick showed a kind smile, "Kate, what I need is that you show enough sincerity."

Rick said "you", not "you" for Bowei. This sentence is very subtle and full of deep meaning, and it is obvious that Catherine must also handle it.

Catherine began to use her brains, and now the facts were clear. Not surprisingly, the strategy of Robert Iger and David Vogel has worked, and it can be said that their goal has been achieved, but DreamWorks and Endeavor Elite Brokerage Company will not let it go, which is why she appeared at the meeting today The reason is that now is the time for her to show her worth.

Thinking about it carefully, it is not difficult for Catherine to find that Robert's previous foreshadowing has not left Hugo with much choice. Everything in tonight's meeting has come to fruition, and it can be said that her appearance was also calculated by Robert. Therefore, Catherine naturally had her own plan in mind.

"Thirteen percent of the box office dividends, and then the producer's power is distributed according to 'As Good as It Gets' and 'LA Confidential', giving Hugo absolute freedom." Catherine said succinctly, but after she said it, Li Ke didn't answer, but just cast his gaze with a smile on his face.

Catherine didn't mind either, she just looked at Rick calmly, as if she had already given the best conditions. The two looked at each other silently with their eyes open. After a while, Rick smiled, "Kate, I don't think Knight is qualified to fight Hugo, and you and Frank won't make things difficult for Hugo, so, Producer power is not a fringe benefit."

Although Hugo has only served as the producer of two works so far, there are definitely only a handful of directors and producers who dare to challenge Hugo's authority in Hollywood, even James Cameron, Steven Spier For directors of Berg's level, they must consider their cooperation with Hugo-this is why James is unwilling to cooperate with Hugo in "Titanic".

In the "Sixth Sense of Spirituality" crew, no one can challenge Hugo's position. Therefore, regardless of whether Bowei Films appoints Hugo as the producer or not, his power is definitely the greatest in the entire crew, and no one can shake it. Even Catherine in front of her is the same.

However, Catherine did not show any timidity. She just smiled calmly, "Rick, the default rules don't count if they are not written into the contract. I think you and I both understand."

Rick just raised his eyebrows and was noncommittal. Catherine's answer was indeed true, but it was also a sophistry. He leaned forward slightly, as if he wanted to see the clues in Catherine's pupils, "Kate, does she want to continue the tug of war with me?"

Rick will never show his hole cards. In this negotiation, Robert Iger has the upper hand and has almost all the advantages. But Rick's biggest advantage is that the goal they are pursuing is Hugo, and Hugo is a seller's market, and it is a unique seller's market. Just one advantage is enough for Rick to take the initiative.

Catherine naturally knew what Rick's words meant, and she let out a sigh of relief, "15% of the box office dividend."

From 12 percent to 13 percent, and then to 15 percent, based on a box office of 100 million U.S. dollars, one percent is one million.

For Hugo, this seems uneconomical. The 15% box office dividend is only 15 million U.S. dollars. If the box office is less than 100 million U.S. dollars, then the salary will be even less, and Now Hugo is the well-deserved No. 1 member of the 20 million club in the United States. This is an unequal exchange. Unless the box office of the movie exceeds 150 million US dollars, this will make Hugo's salary reach the "20 million club" level.

But for the current Hollywood, Hugo's box office capacity of 150 million US dollars is just a guaranteed level, and 200 million can be hit. Then the box office dividend will far exceed 20 million US dollars, just look at the box office dividend of "LA Confidential" - 52 million US dollars in salary, almost an unsurpassed benchmark in the entire film history.

Even though "The Sixth Sense" is a horror movie, there are very few works that can exceed 100 million US dollars at the box office, but Hollywood now has a kind of blind confidence in Hugo's box office appeal, so when negotiating, Catherine's percentage is almost It is increasing bit by bit-for them, one percent of Hugo's box office dividend is almost two million or three million US dollars.

After hearing this answer, Rick thought about it carefully. In fact, the box office dividend in his heart is 20%, because Hugo got this data in "LA Confidential", but "The Sixth Sense" Projects are different, and they need to take into account the overall interests in addition to Hugo's personal interests.

For example, Bowei Films helped DreamWorks develop its distribution department; for example, the profit sharing of "The Sixth Sense" in the video tape market, for example, Disney's strong peripheral distribution capabilities... and so on. These benefits have no direct relationship with Hugo. relationships, but are closely related at the corporate level.

Rick thought about it seriously, without nodding or shaking his head, but lowered his voice and said, "Has Steven told you about the distribution department?"

Catherine frowned slightly, and then the two communicated in a low voice. In fact, this is the part that Robert really missed, and it is also the real reason why Catherine attended this meeting today.

On the other side, the conversation between Knight and Hugo was getting better and better. Knight found more and more that Hugo's understanding of the script and the characters was not inferior to him at all, and even many of Hugo's views made him Got inspired, which opened Knight's eyes. Knight originally thought that he already knew Hugo very well, but the real face-to-face conversation made him realize that there is no reason why the man in front of him can create so many miracles.

"Hugo, I'm serious, you must act in this work, I can't wait to go to the set to start creating, there are countless pictures gushing out of my mind!" Knight was already He wasn't so nervous anymore, but his eyes were full of excitement, which made people suspect that he wanted to stand up directly in the next step, find a camera, and start performing on the spot.

Hugo turned his head to look at Rick, and a smile formed on the corner of his mouth, "Yes, I will act in this work." During the meal just now, Hugo had already received a hint from Rick, indicating that the negotiations were going well , so Hugo gave a positive answer without hesitation at this time.

Knight didn't react, "But..." Then his voice stuck in his throat, his eyes widened, "You mean..." The doubtful tone really made people laugh, Hugo chuckled and nodded again He gave affirmation, and then a smile broke out on Knight's whole face. If he hadn't realized that this was a public place, he would have stood up and screamed, but even so, he still clenched his fists tightly, muscles all over his body were shaking. He tensed up, trying his best to vent his inner excitement.

Even Catherine and Rick, who were sitting next to them, noticed Knight's excitement and cast puzzled eyes, but they immediately understood what was going on, and couldn't help but smile.

Knight didn't notice the strangeness of other people at all, and said excitedly, "So, so is it really going to happen?" At this moment, such Knight made Hugo clearly realize——he Three years younger than myself.

"Actually, after I finished reading the script, I already decided to take this script." Hugo said to Knight with a smile, "I was also a little surprised. For a picky person like me, it's not a big deal." Easy thing."

Knight was not amused by this sentence, but became a little shy, as if he was a little uncomfortable with Hugo's praise, but he quickly realized, "So, does this mean that the actor I want, Will it be in place soon?"

Hugo didn't seem to understand the meaning of this sentence, and cast a puzzled look. Catherine, who was sitting next to him, heard this sentence, and interjected, "If Hugo is willing to join, you can have any actor you want. .”

Knight shook his head unexpectedly, "I don't need every actor. In the process of writing the script, I have an idea for every actor." This made the other three people stunned. Catherine who was talking He and Rick stopped what they were doing and turned their heads to look over.

Catherine and Rick took over the job of producer because Knight actually "overstepped the mark" and even took over the job of producer. Especially when Hugo decided to join, Knight's request is undoubtedly very difficult. Catherine was even a little flustered, she obviously did not expect such a situation.

And Hugo was out of curiosity. Knight’s way of writing scripts is not uncommon in Hollywood. There are advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that the director has a clear and accurate understanding of the script, and the shooting will go smoothly; Frame, which is very detrimental to the performance of the actors, especially during the shooting process, the director's frame will limit the performance of the actors.

Knight didn't notice the abnormality of the three people at all, and then said, "I already have ideas about the roles of Vincent, Lynn, and Anna." Vincent was Malcolm's last patient, and he didn't Can save Vincent; Lynn is Cole's mother and one of the three main protagonists of the movie; Anna is Malcolm's wife, and there are many scenes in the movie.

This time, Knight directly took all the work of the casting director into his arms, and even interfered with the power of the producer. Catherine's jawline suddenly became stiff.