Chapter 232 Coveting "Avatar"

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This is Daniel's SAT score, and he then put the screenshot he found on his personal MB interface.

Yes, this means that he is very close to Berkeley, as long as there is no accident in the SAT2 grade test, he can enter Berkeley

It's not all good news for Daniel fans.

On the one hand, they are deeply proud of their idols, and yes, getting into UC Berkeley is not an easy task for most Americans. On the other hand, this is also an obvious sign: Daniel will really start to enter university next year.

Although Daniel did not respond to his life after entering college, it is not an easy task to complete the credits. If Daniel intends to earn a degree in one fell swoop like Natalie, he may have to stay at Berkeley for at least three or four years. If not, then maybe his college life will be extended.

"Yes, I told you that I didn't think about graduating on time, and it doesn't even matter if I don't graduate. I just hope to learn something systematically. To be honest, if I wasn't too unmotivated before, I should apply for one now. MBA from Wharton or Harvard. But it’s okay now, although the undergraduate teaching is relatively simple, but the foundation is also very important.”

Facing Sally's questioning again, Daniel kindly explained her doubts.

Sally asked about this when she was collecting hot topics on the Internet.

"It's good that you have a decision. So, when is Fox planning to meet Bill?"

"Night at the Museum?"

Sally nodded.

Now many companies hope to negotiate the 2005 contract before Daniel ends his work in 2003. However, although Daniel has been in contact, he is more cautious, because if any contract is leaked, it means that Daniel decides to return to the company before then. Going to Hollywood to start working again, although the barriers to public opinion have basically disappeared. But leaving a suspense is often beneficial.

"Would they like to be unsure when filming will start?"

"Bill said you can sign a non-disclosure agreement."

Daniel smiled, looked at Sally, and blinked his eyes. "He's such a humorous guy."

Things like confidentiality agreements are said to be useful, and sometimes they are useful, but most of the time they are useless.

Take this collaboration between Daniel and Fox as an example. Even if it is leaked, will Daniel and Fox go to court for it? At most, it would be mentioned in person during the meeting...even, even this would not be possible. Everyone is a pragmatist. Now that everything has happened, it is definitely inappropriate to let it affect the cooperation between the two parties.

"Night at the Museum" is a small-cost comedy produced by Fox. The reason why they invited Daniel with it is of course the most important reason is "Fake God" which is currently being released. Secondly, it is also a test of the water.

Daniel took a year off from work this time. It can be regarded as artificially knowing a demarcation point.

Before that, Daniel was a developing actor and had nothing to negotiate with the studio. After that, no matter how big the studio was, that is, the top seven in the industry, they had to adapt to develop a new ecological relationship with Daniel.

In other words, Daniel will bring money into the group and co-produce.

"I remember they plan to invest 12 million in this project?"

"This is the budget they made. If you join in, it will definitely be adjusted."

"Do we have a plan?"

"They voted 15 million, you get 0 base remuneration, 40% of the price investment, and in addition, get 15 points of the box office share."

Daniel nodded, "So, we're going to take off the big head, do you think they will?"

"Of course, this is already a very polite proposal. After all, the film still belongs to Fox. Besides, they may not pay much attention to this work. Maybe they just want to see how it feels to cooperate? It is convenient for us to work with us on larger projects. Hand in hand."

"What's the big deal at Fox? We're never going to put me in the X-Men, or Die Hard or something—"

Daniel froze there suddenly, Fox, big project.

If he remembers correctly, James Cameron's blockbuster movie seems to start in the next two years. In fact, "Avatar" was written in 1996, even before "Titanic" was filmed, but limited by special effects technology, Cameron had to suspend the project.

Now, he's already picking up the project.

Daniel was in a daze. The investment of this blockbuster was only 250 million, and the global gross was 2.75 billion, setting a new record in film history.

Has Fox reached an agreement with James now?

Daniel thought about it for a while, and it was impossible to kick Fox out. The close relationship between the two of them made this masterpiece only belong to Fox. In "Titanic" back then, Fox couldn't withstand the pressure of investment, so they hired Paramount. In the end, a large piece of meat was abruptly divided, which can be said to be painful. This time, it is impossible for the wily Rupert to suffer the same loss again.

Frowning tightly, how to get in, this needs to be carefully considered.

When the thoughts turn here, Daniel needs to pay more attention to "Night at the Museum".

"Well, make an appointment with Bill to meet him the day after tomorrow, on the 29th."

"He'll be at the premiere of 'Pirates of the Caribbean' at Disney."

"I know. Brad Gray and Mike Linton will also be there. I can't talk to him on that occasion."

Sally was obviously a little surprised. She thought that the meeting between Daniel and Bill was just to show their importance and to meet in person to make an intention. Now it sounds like Daniel meant more than that.

But she saw that Daniel didn't intend to say more, so she didn't continue to ask. She made a note in her notebook and started to talk about the next thing.

"James Wen and Ray Whannell's materials have been submitted to Ferguson, and Melissa has also read James' filming plan—she didn't read the script."

"Haha, is she afraid of horror movies? Seriously, she should find a boyfriend to accompany her to watch such movies."

"You can go and talk to her yourself."

Melissa, who has been urged so much by old Draco recently, is most annoyed when someone mentions this to her. Now Melissa is getting more and more powerful, especially in DD Films, almost only under David. The entire company, regardless of Whether it is the investment department or the headquarters, they are all in awe of the chairman's special assistant. It also makes her gradually become a typical Hollywood strong woman - which usually means not being able to find a boyfriend.

But the biggest problem now is that before the old Draco could still have some candidates for Melissa to go on a blind date. Now, those "young and promising" men shook their heads and waved their hands as soon as they heard Melissa Lane's name.

It's all Daniel's fault.

Draco had called directly and scolded him several times.

Because he generously invested 200 million yuan, most of this money is now in the hands of the Daniel Investment Department of DD Films, in other words, it seems to be in the hands of Melissa.

In Hollywood, there are not many people holding 200 million investment funds, and women among them are even rarer.

Although Melissa is still young, this power is enough to make people daunting.

"Draco asked me to introduce her, and I'm having a headache. . . . What do you think of Javier?"

Javier from MB is also relatively young, just 33 years old, unmarried and single, he is a good candidate. In fact, Raymond is also good, but unfortunately, he already has a wife.

Sally paused, "So, boss, shall we start an additional topic now?"

Rolling his eyes, Daniel shook his head, "No, well, where were we talking just now?"

"The script and shooting plan for "Chain Saw" are already in place, is it proceeding according to the normal procedure, or do you need to intervene?"

"Let Ferguson allocate money to them? Let the young people go, maybe there will be surprises."

Now everyone’s tolerance for Daniel’s opening and shutting up of “youth” has become better, because indeed, in front of him, the vast majority of Hollywood young people have to look at Anthony Minghella, Sidney A master figure like Pollack. The disparity in status is to a certain extent, and it is only natural that age is ignored.

"Let them start preparing for the filming according to the plan?" Sally confirmed while recording in the notebook.

"Yes, let Warner have time, it's best to think about the follow-up plot."

"sequel?"

At this moment, Sally discovered that Daniel was so optimistic about "Chain Saw". Unfortunately, only she knew, and Daniel never revealed this meaning to anyone else. Asking Sally to send a message to Warner is also to encourage him.

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Basically, if Daniel stays at home, this type of work goes on for hours, most of the time with Sally and sometimes with Cusa in person, and if in his decision, there is something that cannot be implemented, or is seriously When it was hindered, Kusa had no way to coordinate all parties to complete it, so he had to explain the reason to Daniel himself.

In this team, Daniel is the chairman of the board and Kusa is.

After the exchange of questions, Sally's itinerary will grow a lot, the world premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean", the meeting and conversation with Bill McNeill, the progress of "Avatar", etc. , which is why Daniel is busy every day.

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"Daniel Sandler divested of 'Pirates of the Caribbean'?"

On the eve of the world premiere of "Pirates," the report made waves. The report quoted a person familiar with the matter, saying that long before the filming was completed, Disney bought the investment income right of Daniel Investment Department in "Pirates of the Caribbean". The question, the insider's original words are "obviously a price that satisfies Daniel, otherwise he would not be able to swallow his anger and undertake part of the distribution work."

This is Trevor's handwriting. (To be continued.)

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