Made in Hollywood

The Premier League is in a truce. Of course, Duke can't go to Stamford Bridge to watch the game immediately. He just verbally agreed to Roman Abramovich's invitation. If he wants to realize it, he will have to wait. Don't say when he will come to London next time , even this time, there will be more important matters than watching football to deal with next.

Legally speaking, a completely independent Harry Potter studio is being registered, and negotiations between the crew and leading actors such as Emma Watson are also underway.

As the producer of the series, Duke also attended a negotiation and expressed his tough attitude that if the other party's conditions were too much, he would not hesitate to replace the actors...

Of course, this is only one aspect. On the other hand, Robin Grande also let go of the box office share.

In fact, both parties understand that their respective conditions cannot be fully realized, and negotiations must be a process of struggle and mutual compromise.

After the successful registration of the new Harry Potter studio, Robin Grande also reached an agreement in negotiations with several agents who only wanted actors.

Whether it is the producer represented by Robin Grande or the actors, they have made certain concessions.

In addition to the shares stipulated in the agreement between the Actors Association and the Producers Union, Emma Watson and other major actors will receive a large amount of box office share for the first time.

"The basic remuneration for a single film is 10 million US dollars plus 5% of the box office profit share for each person..."

Seeing the content of the agreement reached, Duke couldn't help sighing, "The treatment of Hollywood A-level stars is nothing more than that."

Even some first-line actors can't get such compensation.

"In order to offset the peripheral income their agent asked for," Robin Grande shook his head, "I can only increase the share of box office profits."

"Robin, well done!" Duke smiled at him, "Isn't this exactly our goal?"

Robin Grande also laughed, this agreement looks like the young actors will get huge remuneration in the future. In fact, it is the result of their deliberate guidance.

According to the normal way of operation, the upper and lower parts of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" are the final chapters, which will inevitably bring super high box office revenue, and it is not difficult to achieve huge box office profits. This 5% box office profit Dividing into a conservative estimate can also bring in 20 million US dollars in revenue...

Unfortunately, there are some cases. It will be completely different from what you imagined.

If it is really implemented in this way, the three of Emma Watson and other actors who have signed the box office profit share, if they are added together, they can take hundreds of millions of high remuneration, how can Duke and other investors Sit back and watch this happen?

They're not Joanna Rowling, who have enormous value, and are useless in and of themselves after the series ends.

At least for Duke and Warner Bros.

Carefully read the negotiated terms. Duke said, "Robin, sign with them as soon as possible."

"Don't worry," Robin Grande nodded, "They are more anxious than us."

Although as a director. Duke is a moderate person on the set, but his reputation in Hollywood is not much better than that of James Cameron. Many people know his tough tactics.

After all, as long as you are a discerning person. It can be seen that the situation of Sean Connery, Mel Gibson, and Michael Ovitz has a close relationship with him.

Think of the nickname 'Two-Face'. It's not hard to understand what some in Hollywood think of Duke.

It is normal for agents to fight for the interests of actors, but they are also worried that once the crew is too forced, will Duke, a tough producer, really change actors?

They can see more or less clearly. Without the Harry Potter series, the three of Emma Watson are actually nothing.

They were also relieved by the producer's concession. The expected income of tens of millions of dollars was enough to satisfy their and their employer's appetite for the time being.

After the three of Emma Watson signed the actor's contract with the main terms of 'a basic remuneration of US$10 million plus 5% of each person's share of box office profits', Duke did not stop in London and took a His business jet returned to Los Angeles.

He hurried back, mainly to attend a charity party organized by Steven Spielberg.

There are always exchanges. Last year, Spielberg not only participated in the establishment dinner of his Children’s Charity Fund, but also donated a large sum of money. Now this small favor, Duke will definitely repay it. go back.

Of course, an auction is indispensable for a charity party. Maybe Spielberg has enough face to donate a Monet painting for auction. It's just that Duke is not interested in antiques and famous paintings. The meaning of raising a sign.

"Four million dollars!"

This is just a very inconspicuous piece of Monet's work, but it was called for four million dollars. The auctioneer stood on the stage and shouted vigorously, "Four million dollars for the first time, four million dollars for the second time!" Time, four million dollars..."

Just when he was about to drop the hammer, another number plate was raised, "Five million dollars!"

This voice seemed to be the only one echoing in the huge banquet hall, and many people turned their attention to it, including Tina Fei who was beside Duke. After a glance, she leaned closer to Duke's ear.

"It's David Ellison. I heard that he is planning to cooperate with Spielberg," she lowered her voice. "This is trying to curry favor with Spielberg."

Duke just smiled and asked, "What do you think of this painting?"

Tina Fey looked at the hanging work of the Impressionist master, shook her head without thinking, and said, "I'm not interested in such vague things either."

"Forget it then." Duke's hand left the number plate, "We'll just wait for the next one."

For most celebrities in Hollywood, five million dollars is not a small amount. After the auctioneer dropped the hammer, David Ellison took the painting into his pocket.

In the subsequent auction, Duke also took one and issued a million-dollar check to Spielberg's charitable foundation, which was regarded as repaying last year's favor.

The auction is over, and the charity party turns into a networking party again.

Walking around in the banquet hall, the cold air brought by the air conditioner was not very comfortable. Many people left the banquet hall and walked into the garden at the back. Los Angeles is relatively close to the desert climate. It was extremely hot under the sunlight during the day, and the sun fell to the horizon After raining, the temperature will drop rapidly. Although it will not be as exaggerated as in the desert area, it will not be as hot as during the day.

Duke also left the banquet hall and walked into the brightly lit garden while chatting with Tina Fey.

The two ordered a glass of wine each, walked to the lawn where many tables and chairs were placed, and sat down in a quiet place with few people. Before they finished drinking the wine in the glass, someone came over.

"So you are here."

Charlize Theron, who was wearing a small dress, was familiar enough with Duke and Tina Fey, and she was not polite, and sat directly beside Duke, "Where have you been recently? Emma is answering the phone at home." .”

Duke put down his glass and said, "I went to London."

Having said that, he remembered the upcoming cooperation between the two, and asked, "How are you preparing?"

"In addition to working on characters and scripts, I'm still working out."

Charlize Theron made an arm bending movement. She was tall and strong, not the small and exquisite type. In addition, she has been exercising recently, and the bulging muscles of her upper arm are quite eye-catching. "How about it, it fits Your request?"

Duke didn't answer, but stared at Charlize's beautiful long blond hair.

Putting away her movements, Charlize Theron raised her hand and brushed the silky smooth long blond hair, "I really don't want to part with them."

She frowned slightly and asked Duke, "Can't the heroine have long hair?"

"Honey, that's a doomsday world where order is completely broken," Duke shook his head firmly. "In this kind of world, do you think a beautiful woman can be the commander of a team?"

"God, I regret it now."

The two have known each other for many years and have maintained a close relationship for a long time. Charlize Theron knew Duke very well, and deliberately complained, "For this role, I have to shave my hair and break my arm..."

Duke raised his eyebrows slightly, "If you don't do this, how can you break through the inherent image?"

Charlize Theron certainly understands this point. The last time she changed her image was an Oscar statuette, but this statuette did not bring fundamental changes to her career. In the eyes of mainstream audiences, it is still the female vase in "The Matrix".

"I heard that Charles Rowan is negotiating with Tom Cruise?" Charlize asked concerned about things related to herself, "So he will be the leading actor in the film?"

"That's right." Duke didn't mean to deny it, "Your character is inherently superior, and I need a strong enough actor to play with you."

Charlize Theron curled her lips in a flash, and she wisely didn't say much. Even though she didn't like Tom Cruise very much, she knew that she was powerless to change Duke's decision.

Now that I have made up my mind to participate in his film, I just ignore some small details that I don't like.

She turned to look to the side, "Tina, will you be the producer?"

"I guess..." Tina Fey smiled reservedly, "My main job is to assist Duke."

With the end of Charles Rowan's vacation, Tina Fey also ended her short production career. Although she will be a producer of new projects in the future, she still stays by Duke's side to assist him.

Tina Fey didn't talk to Charlize Theron very much. The other party was notoriously aloof in the circle. She never planned to have a close relationship. After a few words with Charlize Theron, she looked away. Just in time, I saw someone walking towards this side.

"David Ellison is here," Tina Fey reminded Duke. (to be continued ~^~)

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