I’m in Hollywood Chapter 5: Conditions

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In a coffee shop located in North Hollywood, Eric and Michael are discussing the details of the cooperation on "Jurassic Park".

Eric did not struggle with royalties, and took a common share of royalties of 7%. It's just that the two of them negotiated and talked about the novel copyright.

With Michael's more than ten years of spicy eyes, of course, I can see the huge potential of this novel in film and television adaptation. In addition, Eric did not raise any objections on the royalties, which made Michael feel that Eric is very young and very fooling. Therefore, it proposed a plan that Night Elf and Eric shared film and television copyright, and the film and television copyright was handed over to Night Elf Publishing House.

After patiently listening to the proposal proposed by Michael, Eric resolutely refused: "This is not possible, Mr. Claus."

Michael · Claus was stunned, and it seemed that there was some reaction to Eric's decisive refusal. After adjusting his emotions, Michael · Claus continued: "Eric, listen to me, you know, I just put one of our Publishing House The novel was sold to 20th Century Fox, which was millions of dollars in adaptation costs. If the author himself talked about it, maybe not even 500,000 USD, this is the advantage of Publishing House agent ... "

The next two people talked for more than ten minutes. Michael · Claus Tong Chan lotus wanted to fool Eric to accept his own conditions, and actively reduced the Publishing House's share on the film and television copyright.

Finally, Michael · Claus was disappointed to discover that this little guy is a fledgling stunned young man. He is like an old doughnut that has been in the society for more than ten years like him, although it has been winding around the publishing world. It is not too familiar, but it can be sensitive to the hidden mysteries in some seemingly excellent conditions.

What surprises Michael even more is that this young man is not as impulsive as the young people of this age. Even if he finds a trap, he does not point it out directly, or simply shoots two pieces of blood on the top, but without traces. Implying that you understand the trap.

In the end, Michael smiled bitterly and gave up the plan to intervene in the "Jurassic Park" film and television copyright.

The following negotiations were naturally smooth and unimpeded, and the two quickly signed a cooperation agreement.

"Happy cooperation, Eric, I believe you will not regret handing over" Jurassic Park "to me to operate." After signing the contract, Michael became the uncle with the temperament of the book, making people feel like spring breeze, it seems that just The shrewdness and cunning of the face during the negotiation are all the same illusion.

"Happy cooperation, Michael, I hope that too."

The two shook hands, sat down, and chatted a few more times. Eric seemed to carelessly say: "Michael, do you have connections in those Film Studio?"

Michael · Claus raised the eyebrow: "Of course, otherwise how can I recommend my Publishing House novel to 20th Century Fox? In fact, I also know some people in Film Studio, you know, when I was in Simon Shuster Publishing House, I was responsible for the cooperation with Film Studio in the book copyright for a period of time. So, Eric, hand over the film and television copyright of "Jurassic Park" to Night Elf, I can directly recommend the novel to the producer of Six Great Film Studios. "

Eric shook his head and said: "We still do n’t want to talk about this issue. Michael," Jurassic Park "movie copyright I will not give up a penny. But, I am currently finishing a script, if you can , I hope you can help me recommend it. "

The hope that Michael · Claus has just ignited is extinguished again. It is not too interesting to hear script said by Eric, but it is polite or patient: "Can you talk about the general plot of script?"

"That's it," Eric sorted out his thoughts: "Eighteen years ago, the seventeen-year-old Mike O'Donnell was about to participate in a basketball game that was important to his life, because as long as he performed well, Will be admitted to the Ivy League school with a generous scholarship. However, before the game, his girlfriend suddenly told him that he was pregnant, so, in the middle of the game, Mike resolutely threw away his basketball and left the field, choosing He took his responsibility. Eighteen years later, the glory and scenery of the past went with the wind, and Mike became a middle-aged man who failed in his career. At the same time, his marriage to his wife Scarlett was about to come to an end ... "

Eric did n’t say much details, but just briefly recounted the story. After hearing the quarrel between the Runkels and the couple, he quickly thought of "17 Again". To realize his plan, this movie is suitable. But no. A seventeen-year-old man hides the soul of a middle-aged uncle, which is tailor-made for Eric.

The eyes of Micheal Klaus, who are listening to him, are getting brighter and brighter. He was already very optimistic about the young man Eric, but he did not expect to get the novel "Jurassic Park". Eric immediately gave him another surprise.

Traveling past Back to the Future or transforming into movies like these has only just emerged in recent years and is not as flooded as in later generations, so as long as the quality of the movie is good, you can usually get a good Box Office.

Not to mention the 1985 annual Box Office champion "Back to the Future", only this year, there are two such movies that have achieved good Box Office, one is "Return to Eighteen" in April, and the other is only released. In two weeks, the cost has been recovered. Eventually, Box Office may exceed "100 million" "Big", this film also makes Penny · Marshall become the first female Director in the history of North America film Box Office over 100 million.

"This is a good script, Eric. But do n’t you think that there have been too many movies of this time and space type in recent years? Besides, you are just an unknown newcomer." In order to get the initiative to negotiate, Of course, Michael needs to be a little bit of a pinch. The negotiations on the "Jurassic Park" movie copyright just gave him a sense of frustration.

Eric smiled slightly, and of course, Michael was pretending to be pretending, and directly extended five fingers: "50% commission!"

"What?" Michael is a little unbelievable. Why is this guy so generous suddenly, wouldn't he hear it wrong?

Eric repeated: "Michael, you heard it right. If script is successfully sold, I can give you 50% of the script manuscript as a commission! However, do I have a condition?"

Sure enough, there is no free lunch in the world. Michael heard Eric's last sentence and let out a sigh of relief. The matter seemed to be back on its original track. The savvy little guy was opposite.

"Tell me something?"

"I want to be the actor of this movie, which is Mike O'Donnell in youth."

"This is impossible." Michael said subconsciously: "Even Director does not necessarily have the power to determine the role of the movie, let alone you are a newcomer screenwriter."

"In the far east, there is an idiom called" conspiracy is in people, success is in heaven. "Eric said:" If you don't try it, how to know that it is impossible, not to mention, with the release of "Leaping the Future" , This possibility will become greater. "

Michael · Claus can't turn a little bit: "What does this have to do with" Big "?"

Eric inadvertently stirred the hot coffee just poured in front of me with a spoon: "I think this movie is probably over Box Office. If so, for a script of the same type and script is good enough, maybe It ’s not necessary for someone to consider my condition. "

Michael · Claus has not seen the movie "Big", but still believe in Eric, said: "Well, Eric, I can try, but the commission ..."

"Michael, you are too greedy, don't you want to get more than my original author!"

Michael ca n’t help but touch the nose with the index finger, rarely embarrassed: "It ’s not as serious as you said, and if you are a actor, even if you are a newcomer, the pay is also about half a million, and script, I think it's good to get 200,000. "

In spite of this, Michael · Claus did not mention anything about commissions. When saying goodbye outside the coffee shop, Michael · Claus suddenly said: "Actually, Eric, I have the illusion that you really fit your script male The role of the protagonist. Because, when I just talked about the contract, I felt that I was negotiating with my peers, not an 18-year-old high school student. "

Eric smiled: "Do n’t care about these details, Michael, I will give you script in two days, I hope you can bring me good news."