Hollywood Hunter

Remember in one second [End of the God Station] Mobile phone user input address: m.xinwanben.com

Beverly Hills.

In a reception room at the MGM headquarters, Tony Tomopoulos, chairman of Lianmei, was leaning on the sofa, holding the coffee that the secretary had just delivered, and said to Michael Ovitz, who was sitting on the other side: " Did you hear that? That kid was trying to see if Semel could sell dc to himself at a party hosted by Warner Bros last night. Pascal seems to be negotiating the rights to a TV show for him. Columbia offered 10 million The dollar didn't scare him away, tsk tsk. Young people these days are planning to buy the world as soon as they make some money."

Michael Ovitz listened to Tomopoulos' obviously unbalanced tone, who was over sixty years old. Although he didn't think Simon Westeros began to get carried away because of his sudden wealth, due to the purpose of today's meeting, He still smiled in agreement and said, "Hollywood needs this kind of person, otherwise, how could all the movies we make every year be funded."

Tony Tomopoulos heard the words, a shrewd look flashed in his eyes, and said: "Michael, I know you have always wanted to promote the "Rain Man" project, but that kid is really good in his cooperation with the Foxes. A bit greedy, a screenwriter actually asked for 10% of the box office share, which has never happened in the history of Hollywood. As for this cooperation, even if the "Rain Man" continues to drag on, it should be in the interests of United United States, and I definitely won't backed down."

Michael Ovitz nodded and said, "I understand, Tony. In fact, I've always been a big advocate of sharing interests. When we make money together, the business can last."

The two were chatting when Tomopoulos' secretary walked in with Amy Pascal.

After greeting, the three sat down on the sofa, and Michael Ovitz asked Amy with a smile, "How was your talk with Robin?"

Amy Pascal had just met with Hollywood actor Robin Williams because of the "Dead Poets Society" before arriving at the MGM headquarters. Although he is a client of caa, he can only be regarded as a second-tier customer at this time. Robin Williams isn't Ovitz personally in charge.

However, Amy was not surprised by Ovitz's sudden question. This caa boss who likes to control everything is like a spider, and he always makes people feel that he knows everything about Hollywood.

"Robin is interested in the Dead Poets Society script, and we're going to sign it tomorrow."

Michael Ovitz was a little surprised: "In such a hurry?"

Amy said: "Simon hopes that this matter will be finalized years ago, and the preparations can be started after he returns."

Tony Tomopoulos couldn't understand what Amy and Ovitz were talking about, and said at this time: "Westeros isn't in Los Angeles?"

Amy turned to Tomopoulos and said, "Simon has gone to New York. Tomorrow night is Christmas Eve, and his girlfriend is over there."

The secretary brought Amy coffee at this time, and Tony Tomopoulos waited for a moment and said, "In this case, Amy, let's talk about your development plan for "The Hobbit"? This is a very classic movie. Fiction, Lianmei will not rashly hand it over to others.”

"Tony, Daenerys Pictures didn't immediately start The Hobbit, we hope to get the rights first, and spend two to three years designing and perfecting the special effects technology needed for this fantasy epic, and then start make."

Tomopoulos shook his head and said, "Three years is too long, and it sounds like a pretext to get copyright."

Amy retorted: "Tony, if I say that Daenerys Pictures will immediately go into production, that's the real excuse. The Hobbit is a fantasy novel that involves dragons, elves, dwarves, etc. , there is not enough time for careful preparation, and the forced start will only fail."

Tomopoulos said, "Okay, Amy, what's your offer?"

"Tony, I've made an offer to United Artists, $1 million. Now, as a supplement, Daenerys can invest $10 million for Rain Man."

Although he has just made a good deal for "The Hobbit", Tony Tomopoulos doesn't really care too much about the copyright of this novel.

It has been almost 20 years since Lianmei obtained the copyright of "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" in 1969. Although the novels were very popular back then, the Middle-earth series did not show any eye-catching in terms of film and television. Commercial potential, otherwise United Artists would not have transferred the rights to The Lord of the Rings to Saul Zaenz in 1976.

At this point, listening to Amy readily agreeing to the $10 million investment in "Rain Man", and thinking of the rich net worth of a certain little guy, Tomopoulos quickly shook his head and said, "No, that's not enough, Amy, If you want to get The Hobbit, you need to invest at least $15 million."

Hearing this, Amy turned to Ovitz suspiciously: "Michael, you didn't tell me this on the phone."

Michael Ovitz was also a little surprised by Tomopoulos' temporary change, and couldn't help frowning: "Tony, you can't do this, this will only make "Rain Man" stranded again."

Tony Tomopoulos just looked at Amy and said: "Since Westeroken is asking $10 million for a TV series that has no much value at Columbia Pictures, Dustin Hoffman and Tom K. He probably wouldn't mind paying $5 million more for a movie starring two of Ruth's superstars, let alone getting the rights to The Hobbit."

Amy looked slightly annoyed and retorted: "Tony, we didn't ask $10 million for a TV show."

Tony Tomopoulos thought for a while, sat up straight, and said, "Amy, I think it's better for Westeros to come and talk to me about this matter in person."

Amy shook her head and said, "I explained it just now, Tony, Simon is in New York."

Tony Tomopoulos laughed: "It's not two hundred years ago, so just make a phone call."

Amy picked up the satchel that had just been put next to it and said, "If you insist, Tony, I'll go back and discuss with Simon."

"No, I mean now," Tony Tomopoulos insisted, not wanting to give Simon and Amy too much preparation time, "we can hold an impromptu conference call."

Amy looked at her watch and said, "It's five o'clock in the afternoon in New York, and now it's Simon's private time."

"Amy, I hope this is resolved today, so call him. Or, you can tell him tomorrow during business hours in Westeros, and that's it."

Amy looked at Tony Tomopoulos, stalemate for a moment, or dialed a series of numbers through the landline on the coffee table.

In hands-free mode, Simon's voice quickly rang out from the speaker: "Hello?"

"Simon, it's me," Amy looked up at Tomopoulos and said, "I'm at the MGM headquarters, Mr. Tomopoulos wants to talk to you in person."

"Tomopoulos?"

"Chairman of Luen Mei Company."

"Oh."

Tony Tomopoulos felt a little uncomfortable listening to the casual voice in the speaker, but he still took over the conversation and said, "Simon, I'm Tony Tomopoulos."

"Hello, Tony."

Tony Tomopoulos didn't talk too much, and said straight to the point: "Simon, let's get straight to the point, The Hobbit is a very precious copyright asset of Lianmei. If you want to get the copyright of this novel, Dan Nellis Pictures needs to take at least $15 million in Rain Man."

After a brief pause for a few seconds, Simon's voice sounded again: "Tony, the budget of "Rain Man" is $25 million, right? If Daenerys Pictures invests $15 million, who is this movie?"

Tony Tomopoulos said: "Simon, United developed the entire project, and the copyright naturally belongs to us. However, Daenerys Pictures will definitely get its fair share of revenue in the future."

"Sorry Tony, I'm not used to giving enough and not getting the initiative. If United wanted $15 million, the project would have to go to Daenerys, like Instinct. ."

Tony Tomopoulos refused: "Simon, this can't be done unless Daenerys Pictures takes on the full investment."

"Tony, I'm not interested in this project, I just want The Hobbit. $10 million is enough for United Artists, and you have no problem raising another $15 million."

"$15 million, Simon, since you want The Hobbit, it has to be $15 million."

The other side of the phone was silent again for a moment before Simon said: "Then it's 25 million US dollars. Daenerys Pictures is responsible for the production, and Lianmei is responsible for the distribution. At the same time, you must guarantee the schedule, marketing efforts and guaranteed number of screens."

Tony Tomopoulos originally thought he was going to argue with Simon on the phone for dozens of minutes, but he didn't expect this to happen suddenly.

Lianmei has already bought the script copyright of "Rain Man". Tony Tomopoulos' planned production and publicity strategy is to seek external investment as much as possible. It is impossible to raise some funds through copyright pre-sale and loans. Finally, Produced by United Artists and distributed by MGM.

With two first-line superstars Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise participating, although it is generally not optimistic, the commercial prospects of "Rain Man" are still guaranteed compared to most Hollywood projects.

In the current situation of Lianmei, it is impossible for high-quality film projects to fall on its side.

According to this operating strategy, the company can earn a stable distribution fee in the future no matter what. If the film is successful, as a producer, Lianmei can reap some profits. The project failed, and the company did not lose much.

Now.

A little guy with a lot of money suddenly came up with a plan that he had never imagined before.

$25 million.

It was taken out so easily. You must know that Warner, Universal, Paramount and other companies have all rejected this project before, and even Spielberg failed to pull enough funds for the film. Indiana Jones 3's excuse to quit.

Who would have thought that things would turn so suddenly.

A series of emotions flashed through his mind, and Tony Tomopoulos couldn't help but ask: "Simon, $25 million, Daenerys Pictures will take it all, are you sure you're not joking?"

"Tony, do you think I'm joking?" Simon said with a bit of impatience in his tone, "Okay, that's it. Amy, let's talk about this, I'm going out to dinner with Jenny, there are Empty chat, goodbye."

After saying that, the phone was cut off.

After a slight click, the reception room fell silent.

Amy noticed Tony Tomopoulos' flickering expression soon after being silent for a while, got up and said: "Tony, let's talk about this later, Simon's decision is too hasty, I need to talk to him talk."

When things go wrong, there must be demons.

Tony Tomopoulos in Hollywood

Over the years, he has grown old.

While it's unbalanced that Simon has a billion-dollar fortune at such a young age, he also definitely agrees with the young man's talent in film. Moreover, Tomopoulos also has a general understanding of Simon's previous cooperation plans with Orion, Fox and Disney, which are either bold, shrewd, or adventurous.

So Tony Tomopoulos didn't think Simon Westeros would be someone who would drop $25 million on a screenplay that everyone disliked for the rights to a novel.

Current situation.

Or, Simon Westeros is actually very optimistic about this script, so he just pretended to be stupid and asked to win the whole project. Or, a huge amount of money has turned a young man who was originally amazing and talented into a dummy with a short-circuited brain.

Hearing Amy's voice, Tomopoulos added another reason in his mind.

Or, Simon Westeros' previous series of business operations were all planned by this woman, and his nature was just like that on the phone.

I really wanted to see if Amy was playing hard-to-find. When she got up, Tony Tomopoulos quickly stood up and stretched out his hand to the woman again, saying, "Then, let's be here today, Amy, I need it too. Think again. Let's, um, make an appointment next week."

Amy shook hands with Tomopoulos, nodded to Ovitz, turned and walked outside the parlour.

There was no way to continue talking about the matter, and Michael Ovitz, who had been watching quietly just now, also stood up and said goodbye to Tomopoulos.

Leaving the MGM office building, noticing that Amy's car happened to pull out of the parking lot, Ovitz walked over, tapped on her window, waited for the glass to slide down, and asked with a smile, "Amy, can I give Can I explain what is going on here?"

Amy had a helpless expression on her face and said, "Michael, you saw that too, Simon recently..." After saying this, Amy shook her head slightly and sighed, "I don't know how to persuade him now. ."

Michael Ovitz smiled the same and said, "Amy, if I remember correctly, when you called on Monday, you complained that the $10 million investment was too much, and today you don't mean to reduce your share at all."

There was no flaw in Amy's expression, and she said, "This is Simon's decision."

The two chatted for a while, and Ovitz watched Amy drive away, but the smile on his face did not change. He realized that, in any case, the "Rain Man" project must have come to an end.

perhaps.

According to the vision and ability of a young man, this film will bring some surprises to everyone in the future.

After all, Michael Ovitz doesn't believe by any means that a young man who can feel his own kind from the first meeting can be so easily distracted by the huge sums of money and become arbitrary and judgmental.

Thinking like this, Michael Ovitz suddenly remembered a detail that Amy Pascal had mentioned at the beginning of the meeting.

A little more smile appeared on his face.

Boy, since you're in a rush to sign Robin Williams, I can't let you get away with it.

Let's see if this can bring a surprise.

Um.

Robin Williams.

Michael Ovitz recalled how a brain with an excellent memory quickly provided him with a stream of information.

Robin Williams, who entered the movie circle with the live-action version of "Popeye", has not had a very good work in these years, and can only be regarded as a second-tier comedy star. There seems to be a new film released recently, "Good Morning Vietnam", a popular type of Vietnam War reflection, satirical comedy style, a bit like "Army Field Hospital" that Robert Altman was nominated for best picture.

The internal preview has a good reputation, and the schedule is on December 25, which is the day after tomorrow.

However, Disney seems to be planning to make this film go the award-winning route similar to "Army Field Hospital", adopting a long-term strategy of small-scale opening and accumulating word-of-mouth, and only a single-digit screen in the early stage.

The driver drove the car over.

After Michael Ovitz got in the car, he picked up the car phone and called his friend and Disney CEO Michael Eisner. The two are neighbors, so maybe a family screening could be arranged in the evening, where we all watch a comedy or something.

Support (end this site) and share this site with those who need it! Can't find the book, please leave a message!