I’m in Hollywood Chapter 897: Three consecutive parts
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Back to Hollywood, the first thing Eric needs to solve is the pay contract between Metro Goldwyn Mayer and Pierce Brosnan.
The success of "Casino Royale" not only brought huge profits to Metro Goldwyn Mayer, but also helped the market value of Metro Goldwyn Mayer to break through the 12billion USD mark in the near future, while also allowing Pierce Brosnan, who plays James · Bond, to open the lion for the sequel. , Called out the first 20 million payroll contract in the history of Hollywood plus 20% profit sharing, and only one sign at a time. If calculated according to the Box Office of "Casino Royale", the value of this compensation contract is close to 70 million USD. In recent years, the average compensation of Hollywood first-line superstar has also been less than 20 million USD. Such a bid is simply a mess, and Metro Goldwyn Mayer is naturally impossible to agree.
Due to the emergence of Eric, the highest salary that Hollywood Actor has gotten so far is still 50 million USD in Jack · Nickel Sen's "Batman", and that was totally an accident.
Hollywood, like Tom · Cruise and Mel · Gibson, are the first-line big names who both starred and participated in the production. The pay from each film is often only 20-30 million USD. Although global Box Office of "Casino Royale" went straight to 1billion, everyone knows that the participation of Eric and the popularity of the Metro Goldwyn Mayer agent film universe are the keys to the success of the film. The importance of Pierce Brosnan is far from imagined. So big.
With the release of "Casino Royale", the six films in the first half of the first phase of the Metro Goldwyn Mayer agent movie universe have all ended, and the world view of the entire agent movie universe has also been completed.
In the plan, the second half of the first phase of the Agent Movie Universe still includes six films.
Right now, "Charlie's Angels3" has already started shoots and is expected to be released next summer. "Mission: Impossible3" is also in the intensive preliminary preparation process. The schedule is initially determined at the end of next year. The lead roles of these two films have been determined in advance, and there will be no issues such as disputes over film pay for the time being. However, if Pierce Brosnan ’s remuneration issue cannot be properly resolved, the other four films in the plan, "Bond19", "Charlie's Angels4", "Mission: Impossible4" and "Bond20", will most likely be due to the long remuneration of Metro Goldwyn Mayer and several protagonists. The tug of war could not be carried out smoothly.
Amy · Pascal talked with Pierce Brosnan ’s manager for half a month, perhaps because they thought they had seized the seven inches of Metro Goldwyn Mayer, the other party just barely agreed to reduce the sharing clause to 15%, but 20 million USD ’s fixed pay was It means no concession at all. Eric didn't want a pay contract to drag on for months or even a year and a half, so he decided to intervene in person.
The Brant Wood Country Club Golf Course in Santa Monica is not far from Playa Vista Firefly Studios. Amy happens to have a membership card for this club, and it is proposed to arrange a meeting with Pierce Brosnan.
Since I hurried back to Los Angeles, it was also Monday. Eric and Katzenberg habitually ate breakfast together. After some things had not been discussed, I took him with him.
On the course, Eric shot again with a short shot, ignoring the girl ’s heartless and heartless snickers, bent over to correct the golf ball on the ground, and said to Katzenberg beside her: “So, you now understand why I should Stewart They signed a long contract. If we do n’t do this, we will face a worse situation than the current Metro Goldwyn Mayer. That ’s a group of Superhero that is enough to destroy the earth. By then, they all demand sky-high prices, and Firefly will work for them. Yes. "
Katzenberg glanced at Drew and Amy · Pascal who were whispering nearby and said, "I'm just curious, how do you plan to solve this time?"
Eric set the ball, swing it with a stroke, looking at the white shadow flying far away this time, wandering along with Katzenberg and heading towards the distant landing point, without directly answering this question, but said: You should understand who is the real owner of Hollywood. "
Katzenberg shook his head helplessly and said, "But, Eric, you will make more and more first-line superstar refuse to cooperate with us."
"You still don't understand, Jeffrey," Eric said: "At least, in the Firefly, the era of superstar has ended in advance. The next two decades, and even longer, will be the era of technology and special effects. The Marvel Cinematic Universe that Firefly is brewing, the upcoming "The Lord of the Rings" series of Metro Goldwyn Mayer, and many other projects in the plan. Their selling points will be visual effects and the story itself. Although the participation of first-line stars can be icing on the cake, they are not necessary. . "
Although Katzenberg does n’t agree with Eric too much, he nodded and turned to look at Drew and Amy, who are also not far away, and instead said: "So, Eric, do you have a plan for the next movie, you want I know, everyone asked me to ask. "
In recent days, although the suppression effect of the third week of "Casino Royale" on other films has been greatly reduced, the opening of the third film "George of the Jungle" of the Firefly Group Broadway distribution system has remained tepid.
Although the film reviews are good, the film only received 1 more than 6 million USD for the first three days of the weekend, which is only half of the Metro Goldwyn Mayer "Scream 2" released in the same period. Because Rachel · Weisz participated in the gimmick of the girl who was killed in the opening, "Scream 2" was the third weekend. The day harvested 32.92 million USD Box Office. Based on "Scream 2" only the cost of 24 million USD, Metro Goldwyn Mayer can fully recover the cost in the first week. In comparison, on the Firefly side, the cost of "George of the Jungle" is 5 5 million USD, which includes the "Bad Boys 2" that Box Office failed due to the impact of "Casino Royale", and the "Con Air", which is also not too successful. Live-Action Film can almost be described as the annihilation of the whole army. Although there is a new line of "Final Destination 2", the movie cannot be considered mainstream after all.
Therefore, even with a Finding Nemo such as a global 1 billion Box Office seed that is enough to support the entire summer season, several senior Fireflys are still not happy, especially Eric ran for Casino Royale directed by Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Dazzling results.
"The lower movie," Eric thought, and said: "When the girl group on the United Kingdom side is built, I want to Director a music MV, an interesting MV."
Katzenberg could n’t help but twitched his mouth, and wanted to shout ‘BOSS, can we do something right? In fact, if Eric is his subordinate, not Boss, with the fierce temper of Katzenberg, he must have really shouted.
Looking at the uncomfortable look of Katzenberg, Eric smiled and comforted: "Okay, Jeffrey, this kind of thing is not in a hurry. You see, global Box Office of" Casino Royale "will definitely reach 1 billion, since I have produced two films of global Box Office 1 billion level in a row. Would n’t it be better if the lower film could continue to maintain this level of Box Office? "
Katzenberg involuntarily imagined the scene depicted in Eric, feeling his facial muscles showing signs of convulsions again, saying: "You mean, three consecutive, global 1 billion?"
Eric nodded and said: "Yeah, actually, I still want to surpass the Box Office record created by Jim, but, after all, I ca n’t achieve his kind of dedication to excellence, so I won by quantity . If you can achieve the three consecutive films global Box Office to maintain 1billion USD, it should be regarded as a pioneering act. "
"Okay," although Katzenberg felt that Eric ’s plan was a bit weird, he did not doubt that Eric had the ability to achieve this miracle, but just nodded, he immediately added: "However, Eric, you want Guarantee, the lower movie must belong to Firefly. "
"Of course, this is for sure," Eric smiled and nodded, beckoning Natasha who came to the guest caddie not far away, changed the club, and continued: "And, I will not let everyone wait too Long. "
The two chatted while playing. After a while, Drew and Amy led a middle-aged man in his forties.
When I came near, Amy just wanted to speak, and the middle-aged man took the initiative to reach out and introduce himself: "Mr. Williams, hello, I ’m Pierce ’s manager, Rick Kotzman."
Eric politely shook hands with each other and said, "I remember I said that I hope Pierce would come over in person."
"This, I'm so sorry, Mr. Williams," Rick Cozman was embarrassed, and his expression looked pretty flawed, saying: "Pierce can't come in a hurry, and he specifically told me to apologize to you."
In order to avoid getting too stiff with Film Studio during the negotiation of pay, stars usually do n’t come forward in person, so that even if something happens, the two sides can reserve some buffer room.
Eric naturally understands the rules, and is not angry. When Rick Cozman greeted Katzenberg, he said: "In this case, let ’s be honest. Metro Goldwyn Mayer hopes to sign four parts with Pierce at one time. The contract, two parts are being passed forward, two sets are crossed. "
Eric said here, Rick Kotzman interrupted: "Mr. Williams, this is not possible, we will only sign a contract with Metro Goldwyn Mayer each time."
Eric glanced at Rick Kotzman and waited for the other party to actively shut up, before continuing: "Four contracts, I have two sets of compensation schemes here. First, the two are being passed 20 million for each piece, Cross set each piece of pay 15 million, total 70 million USD, if Pierce is willing to choose this scheme, Metro Goldwyn Mayer can pay the full amount in one lump. Second, the four films all have a basic salary of 10 million USD, Pierce can get 10% of the Box Office profit share from the main story, The profit of the cross concentration becomes 5%. "
Rick Kozman could n’t help but open his mouth several times, but all he could bear. After Eric finished, he could n’t wait to shake his head: “Mr. Williams, this contract is too sincere, we are I won't agree, you know, "Casino Royale" can bring 1billion USD Box Office to Metro Goldwyn Mayer. "
"Yeah," Eric nodded, looking at Rick Kotzman, with a faint smile on his lips, and said: "It seems that you know this too, it is" Casino Royale "brought 1billion USD Box Office for Metro Goldwyn Mayer Not Pierce Brosnan brought 1billion USD Box Office to Metro Goldwyn Mayer. "
Rick Kozman did n’t expect him to put himself in, but he was also used to this kind of scene, his expression did not change at all, insisted: "However, relative to Pierce ’s 007 is the Metro Goldwyn Mayer band I think we should get enough compensation for the profits that come. "
Eric held a cue in his hand and nodded as if in agreement. "In this case, I recommend you to choose the second set of compensation plans. I think that in this case, Pierce will definitely get more, and finally get 100 million USD None is impossible. "
Rick Kozman heard the number 100 million USD and could n’t help but jump. If it was so, he could get the manager share of 10 million USD from it. In the entire Hollywood, there is no manager that can get 10 million USD from a star at a time, even the former Michael · Ovitz cannot do this.
However, after a short trance, Rick Kotzman calmed down quickly and understood another thing. Since Eric said this, he must be full of Box Office in the next few films. Confidence, in this case, Metro Goldwyn Mayer is even less likely to allow Pierce Brosnan to leave.
Secretly, he found another chip. Rick Kotzman smiled and said: "Mr. Williams, I just said that Pierce will only sign a contract with Metro Goldwyn Mayer once, and the reward just now is definitely It won't work. "
"I think you misunderstood something, Rick," Eric shook his head and said, "I am not negotiating with you now, I am just informing you of my decision."
Rick Kotzman froze, looked at the Drew and Amy next to him, and smiled and shook his head, saying: "Mr. Williams, it seems that we can't reach any agreement today."
Eric ignored Rick Cozeman ’s look at the girl and Amy, and continued: "Of course, I do n’t have time to delay this matter for too long. Now go back and talk to Pierce, you one day Considering the time, if this time tomorrow, if Metro Goldwyn Mayer is not restored, we will issue an announcement and start to select new Bond. Oh, in addition, the original intention contract that Pierce originally had with Metro Goldwyn Mayer is consider as finished. So loose. "
Rick Kotzman stared at Eric for a few seconds, and then nodded decisively, then said: "Well, since this is the case, I will tell Pierce this."
After saying this, Rick Kotzman stopped, and nodded with several others and turned to walk outside the golf course. He was convinced that Metro Goldwyn Mayer would not easily replace Bond candidates, thinking that Eric's remarks were just to force them to accept the contract, so he made a "counterattack" without any delay. He believes that even if they do not give a reply tomorrow, Metro Goldwyn Mayer cannot publicly replace Bond. After all, the market value of Metro Goldwyn Mayer has only recently risen to a high of 12billion USD. This is completely stimulated by the great success of "Casino Royale" Box Office, if At this time, Metro Goldwyn Mayer dared to kick Pierce, then the stock price is likely to face a plunge. This is very unfavorable for Metro Goldwyn Mayer, which is about to finance the acquisition of those cable TV Stations.
When Rick Kotzman walked away, Katzenberg, who had been listening quietly, looked at the worried Amy · Pascal and tentatively said: "Eric, is this a big bet?"
Eric gently swings the ball on the ground towards the hole not far away, shaking his head: "I'm not betting anything, if Brosnan does not accept this contract, then consider as finished. If we I chose to give in this time. Next, the three of Kevin · Costner and Kate will all demand the same compensation. By then, a movie Actor will have a higher compensation than the production cost, and if it is divided into a lot of profits, we will not have It is necessary to carry on the whole plan. Rather than this, it is better to have a tougher attitude now, so that other people will not speak again. And compared to the other two series, the risk of replacing the Bond player is actually the smallest. Yes, this series has been replaced by several 007 after all. Okay, Amy, do n’t you have this expression, big deal I will continue to be the producer of "Bond19", tell me about your negotiations with Basic Cable about Rainbow Media How is it? "
On the other side, Rick Kotzman is separated from Eric and others, trying to restrain his impulse to look back as long as he can, but his heart is inexplicably angry, or I don't know what the emotion is. In short, when he walked out of the golf course, he even felt slightly trembling.
70 million USD fixed pay, 40 million base salary plus share, okay, this is indeed a lot of money, but, this is four movies, maybe, okay, but they dare not lose Pierce, absolutely.
With such a firm belief, Rick Cozman came to the parking lot and got into his gray Chevrolet. Pierce Brosnan, who was sitting on the co-pilot, immediately looked over expectantly: "Rick , How? "
Shaking his head, Rick Kozman suddenly decided not to tell Brusnan the conditions of Eric. Anyway, Metro Goldwyn Mayer would never dare to really announce any announcement tomorrow. If he said it, he might shake the confidence of his customers, so he Said: "Nothing happened yet, Pierre, let's go back to Century City first."
Pierce Brosnan felt that manager looked a little unusual, and asked, "What did Eric say?"
Rick Kotzman calmly launched car and said: "It is still those words, I hope you can reduce the pay, um, and also play emotional cards. Rest assured, I will try my best to work with Amy. Pascal contact, this woman should be our breakthrough point. "
Seeing that manager had launched car, Pierce Brosnan had to suspend questioning. He had planned to go to meet Eric with Rick Kozman, but he was persuaded by manager to stay in the car. Since entering Hollywood, Rick Kotzman has been his manager. The cooperation between the two has been quite good in these years, and Pierce Brosnan has no doubt that he will hide himself. (To be continued.)