Superstar

"Rick, we all know that Hugo doesn't care about pay, so you have to tell me Hugo's bottom line, otherwise I can't start work." Catherine had already guessed in her heart, Hugo decided to star in "The Supernatural". Six senses", but she didn't show any difference on the surface. Instead, she showed her sincerity on the matter.

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

Rick is talking about "you", not "you" on behalf of Bowei. This sentence is very subtle and full of meaning, and obviously Catherine must also handle it.

Catherine began to use his brains, and now the facts were clear. Not surprisingly, the tactics of Robert Iger and David Vogel have worked. It can be said that their goals have been achieved, but DreamWorks and Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company will not let it go. This is what she appeared at the meeting today. The reason, 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 preparations did not leave Hugo much choice. Everything in the meeting tonight is a matter of course. It can be said that her appearance was also calculated by Robert. Therefore, Catherine naturally has an abacus of her own in her heart.

"Thirteen percent of the box office dividend, and then the power of the producer is allocated according to the'perfectness' and'L.A. Confidential', giving Hugo absolute freedom." Catherine said concisely, but after she said her words, Kr did not answer. Just cast his sight with a smile on his face.

Catherine didn't mind, she just looked at Rick calmly, as if she had given the best condition. The two people 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 will not embarrass Hugo, so the power of the producer is not a fringe benefit."

Although Hugo currently only serves as the producer of two works. But at present, there are only a handful of directors and producers who dare to challenge the authority of Hugo in Hollywood, even directors at the level of James Cameron and Steven Spielberg. Their cooperation with Hugo will inevitably need to be considered-this is also the reason why James is unwilling to cooperate with Hugo on the "Titanic".

In the "Sixth Sense of Supernatural" crew, no one can challenge Hugo's position. Therefore, regardless of whether Bowei Film Company appoints Hugo as the producer, his power is definitely the largest in the entire crew. No one can shake it. Even Catherine in front of me is like this.

However, Catherine did not show her timidity, she just smiled indifferently, "Rick, the default rules are not counted if they are not written in the contract, I think you and I understand both."

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 wanting 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 seized the opportunity and almost occupied all the advantages. But Rick’s greatest advantage lies in the fact that the goal they seek is Hugo, which is a seller’s market and a unique seller’s market. Just one advantage is enough for Rick to take the initiative.

Catherine naturally knew what Rick's words meant. She also let out a sigh of relief in her heart, "15% of the box office dividend."

From 12% to 13%. Then 15%, based on the box office of 100 million US dollars, one percentage point is one million.

For Hugo, this does not seem to be cost-effective. 15% of the box office dividend is only 15 million U.S. dollars in salary. If the box office is less than 100 million U.S. dollars, the salary will be even less. Hugo is now the well-deserved first player in the 20 million club in the United States. This is an unequal exchange. Unless the box office of the movie exceeds 150 million U.S. dollars, this will make Hugo's remuneration reach the "20 million club" level.

But for the current Hollywood, Hugo's box office capacity of 150 million US dollars is only a minimum level, and 200 million can be impacted. Then the box office dividend will far exceed 20 million U.S. dollars. Just look at the box office dividend of "L.A. Confidential"—the remuneration of 52 million U.S. dollars is almost a benchmark that cannot be surpassed in the entire movie history.

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

After hearing this answer, Rick thought about it carefully. In fact, his inner box office dividend was 20%, because Hugo got this data in "L.A. Confidential", but the "Sixth Sense of Supernatural" The projects are different. In addition to Hugo's personal interests, they also need to consider the overall interests.

For example, Bowei Films helped DreamWorks develop the distribution department; for example, the profit distribution of "Supernatural Sixth Sense" in the video tape market, for example, Disney's strong peripheral distribution capabilities...and so on, these benefits are not directly related to Hugo. Relationship, but closely related at the company level.

Rick thought about it seriously. He didn't nod or shook his head. Instead, he lowered his voice and said, "Did Steven tell you about the publishing department?"

Catherine frowned slightly, and the two began to communicate 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 is getting better. Knight has found more and more that Hugo's understanding of the script and the character is not inferior to him, and even many of Hugo's views make him Inspired, it 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 it was not without reason that the man in front of him could perform so many miracles.

"Hugo, I'm serious, you must play this work. I can't wait to start creating on the set now. There are countless images in my mind pouring out of the spring!" Knight has already It's not so nervous anymore, but his eyes are full of eager excitement, which makes people suspect that he wants to stand up directly in the next step, find a camera, and the scene begins to perform.

Hugo turned his head and looked at Rick, the smile on the corner of his mouth was outlined, "Yes, I will play this work." During the meal, Hugo had already gotten a hint from Rick, indicating that the negotiation went well. , So Hugo did not hesitate at this time and directly gave an affirmative answer.

Knight did not react, "But..." Then his voice got stuck in his throat, his eyes widened, "You mean..." The doubtful tone really made people laugh, Hugo chuckled and nodded again. Affirmed, and then Knight's entire face burst into a smile. If he hadn't realized it was a public place, he would have stood up and screamed, but even so, he still clenched his fist tightly, his muscles all over. Tightened up, trying his best to vent his inner excitement.

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

Knight did not notice the strangeness of other people at all, and said excitedly, "So, is it really going to happen?" At this moment, such Knight made Hugo clearly aware of-he Three years younger than himself.

"Actually, after reading the script, I 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 problem. Easy thing."

Knight was not amused by these words, instead he was a little shy and seemed a little uncomfortable with Hugo's praise, but he quickly reacted, "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, cast a suspicious look, and Catherine, who was sitting next to him, heard the sentence and interrupted and said, "If Hugo is willing to join, you have all the actors you want. ."

Knight shook his head unexpectedly, "I don't want all actors. In the process of writing the script, I have an idea for every actor~www.wuxiaspot.com~ This made the other three people stunned. , Catherine and Rick, who were talking, stopped what they were holding and turned their heads to look over.

Catherine and Rick actually took over the work of the producer because Knight actually "would take over", especially when Hugo decided to join, Knight's request was undoubtedly very tricky. Catherine was even more panicked. She obviously didn't expect such a situation.

Hugo was curious, and Knight’s method of writing scripts is not unavailable in Hollywood. It has pros and cons. The advantage is that the director has a clear and accurate understanding of the script, and the filming will go smoothly; but the disadvantage is that the director has already given the role. Framework, which is very detrimental to the performance of the actors, especially in the filming process, the director’s framework will limit the performance of the actors.

Knight did not notice the abnormality of the three people at all, and then said, "I have thoughts about the roles of Vincent, Lynn, and Anna." Vincent was Malcolm's last patient. 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.

At this time, Knight took all the work of the casting director directly into his arms, and even interfered with the power of the producer. The line of Catherine's jaw suddenly became stiff. (To be continued)