American fame and fortune.

Chapter 419 The Unsolved Problem

"The nominees for Best Actor include George Clooney, Daniel Day-Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones, Martin Davis..."

On the stage, the last Best Actress Helen Mirren looked at the big screen behind her, introduced the nominees, opened the envelope in her hand, and read out the name directly: "The Best Actor is Daniel Day-" Lewis.”

The applause started, and Martin also applauded. The result was already announced when the Screen Actors Guild Awards came out.

Daniel Day-Lewis, who is most admired by academics, went on stage to accept the award and took away the best actor statuette.

Leonardo also did not forget to attack Martin, with steady output: "Run with me, come on!"

Martin acted very calmly and said softly: "If I get the statuette and you haven't got it yet, Leo, I will definitely give it to you publicly."

Leonardo did not believe that he would win the Oscar later than Martin, saying: "I will accept it if you dare to give it away."

Martin couldn't help but wonder, how could he hit Leonardo so hard that he would retreat automatically like 11 meters and [-] seconds?

Elizabeth leaned over and comforted Martin: "Everyone in the academy likes you very much. When you have enough qualifications, you will win the award soon."

Martin nodded: "I will definitely win the award in front of Leo."

Nicholson heard this and agreed: "Leo may win the award if I run with him for ten more years. I believe Martin can win the Oscar within five years."

Leonardo was traumatized and didn't want to talk about it anymore, just as the previous best actor Whittaker came on stage.

Kate became nervous and subconsciously turned to look at Martin.

This time, she felt it was the best opportunity.

Martin eliminated her biggest competitor Cate Blanchett in advance, and none of the others on the nomination list can compete as well as her.

Likewise, there is no suspense about this award.

Whittaker read out the final answer: "The winner for Best Actress is Kate Winslet!"

Kate held her face in her hands and opened her mouth exaggeratedly, looking like she was in disbelief.

Martin and others around him applauded and congratulated.

Kate and Sam Mendes hugged each other gently, then stood up and walked towards Martin.

"Congratulations on making your dream come true," Martin said.

Kate opened her arms and hugged Martin hard. She was so excited that she couldn't control herself.

Then, she let go of Martin and came to Leonardo.

All the camera lenses turned to this side, and everyone's eyes also turned to this side.

Across ten years of time and space, Ruth and Jack hugged each other tightly.

Kate let go of her hands, raised her arms high, waved around, walked all the way to the stage, and received the statuette.

Whether it was a show of true feelings or a star actor's performance that went deep into the bones, Kate's eyes were red and filled with tears.

At this time, the audience stood up and applauded her.

Kate thanked the academy judges, thanked the team, thanked her parents and family, thanked Leonardo, and then came to Martin.

"I would also like to thank Martin. He brought me into the scene in many scenes during the filming. Without Martin, I would not have such an outstanding performance, nor would I have such a wonderful role."

Kate pointed at Martin, as if thinking of the crazy output before Oscar, and said loudly: "Martin Davis, you are the best partner!"

Martin raised his hand and waved in response.

Kate went backstage with the Best Actress statuette in her arms.

The last two awards all went to "No Country for Old Men", and the Coen brothers also won best director.

The awards show is over, but Oscar night has just begun.

Almost everyone headed to Beverly Hills for Vanity Fair’s Oscar night party.

Including Thomas, their respective agents also appeared at the party.

"cheers!"

The reading crew and creators raised their glasses together, and Kate laughed particularly happily.

After drinking two glasses of wine, Sam Mendes left quietly.

Kate didn't care about Elizabeth's presence, hugged Martin's shoulders, and put the statuette in his hand: "This award is half of yours!"

Martin greeted: "Come, come, everyone, come quickly, let's take a photo with the Oscar-winning actress."

A photographer from Vanity Fair came over with a camera.

Kate is very bold, holding Martin in one hand and Leonardo in the other, with an Oscar statuette on her lap. She is indeed the biggest female winner tonight.

After taking the group photo, Georgina came over to congratulate Kate, and Harvey came with her.

Georgina pulled Kate to talk, and Harvey approached Martin: "Let's have a few words."

Martin responded: "Harvey, we are old friends. If you have anything to say, just say it."

The biggest trump card in Harvey's hand is Quentin. Quentin is going to start a big project next. Big projects mean high investment risks, and he will definitely increase the risk resistance of the project. "Quentin has prepared a new project, but it lacks a leading actor." Harvey knew that Quentin had a certain attraction to stars: "The leading actor is a tough guy type character, the kind who can lead a task force to kill Hitler. "

Hearing the last words, Martin knew what movie it was. After all, he had watched all Quentin's films more than once.

Although he doesn't get along with the Foot Gang, he still prefers Quentin's early and middle films.

Martin was thinking about something and said: "Hitler? World War II theme?"

Harvey simply said: "It can be said to be Quentin's version of Garrison's Suicide Squad. The leading actor is very outstanding and can help you win the Oscar again."

Martin put his hand behind his back and waved towards Thomas.

Thomas was very close and kept paying attention here with his ears pricked up. He immediately came over and shook hands with Harvey.

"Harvey, you can't do this." Thomas faced Harvey now. He was completely different from before. He was very confident. He said half seriously and half jokingly: "My agent is right next to you. You asked Martin to play a role, but you didn't calls me?"

Two years ago, Harvey would have dared to tell him to go away, but now it is different. He could only smile and say: "I heard that Martin always makes the decision alone when it comes to selecting roles."

That was indeed the case, but when he said it to his face, his purpose was not simple.

Martin's hidden eyes glanced at Bruce, and Bruce immediately took out his mobile phone and walked over.

He shook his phone: "Emergency call."

Martin patted Thomas on the arm: "You should discuss the details with Harvey first. You are very clear about my requirements."

He does like Quentin's movies, but liking movies and commercial cooperation are completely different things.

Martin took his phone and went somewhere else.

Thomas stood very straight in front of Harvey, because he knew that he was representing Martin, and said directly: "Harvey, we are all old acquaintances, there is no need to beat around the bush. Everyone in the circle of Martin's salary knows that 1500 million US dollars Or $500 million plus royalties."

The remuneration can be negotiated properly, but as for other things, if the remuneration is not appropriate, there is no need to negotiate other things.

The fat man Harvey cursed secretly and said: "Five million US dollars, plus North American box office share."

"No, it's not the North American box office share, it's the offline revenue share." No matter what, Thomas has been working hard in Hollywood for many years: "Quentin's movies have never been good at the box office. If the North American box office share is purely divided, it would be extremely unfair to Martin. We We need to share the offline DVD and TV rights."

Harvey shook his head: "That's impossible."

Thomas was straightforward: "That's $1500 million."

Harvey frowned: "This actor can compete for Oscars, and many people are willing to lower the salary several times to star..."

"Martin has no shortage of roles to compete for Oscars." Thomas understood clearly. The fat man wanted Martin's commercial appeal, but he also didn't want to pay the market price. Although he didn't say the specific number, but judging from the meaning, he could give him two $300 million is not bad.

The big-name stars Harvey worked with were not given a [-] or [-]% discount on their pay when they entered his projects. He was used to operating this way, stressing: "Don't forget, this is Quentin's project."

Thomas laughed: "Martin starred in a project directed by Scorsese and was fully paid."

When it comes to this step, Harvey can't talk anymore.

Wanting to use Martin's strong market appeal for the "Inglourious Basterds" project, but also worried about the tens of millions of dollars in salary, there is no solution.

Seeing that Georgina was still chatting with Kate, Harvey left here alone.

Returning to his table, Ben, who had been observing, came over and asked, "Didn't you reach your intention?"

Harvey shook his head: "They didn't recognize their position, and they asked me for a salary of 1500 million US dollars."

Ben muttered: "Since the establishment of Weinstein Films, we have never paid such a high salary to anyone, right?"

Harvey said: "This is also the first time someone has asked me for so much."

Cassie looked dejected: "If Martin Davis starts this, you will have to pay a huge price if you invite other big-name stars in the future."

Harvey had already considered this: "Just give up."

Cassie wanted to say more, but Ben kicked her under the table.

Harvey picked up a glass of wine and fell into thought.

On the other side, Martin and Elizabeth prepare to go back.

Kate came to see her off and took the opportunity to whisper: "Are you free tonight?"

Martin glanced at Elizabeth and said, "Let's do it another day."

Kate said directly: "Tomorrow morning, I will wait for you at the same place in the hotel. You must come."

Martin nodded, left the banquet hall, joined Elizabeth and Thomas, and got into the Escalade driven by Old Bu.

Thomas briefly said what he had said to Harvey.

Elizabeth was surprised and sarcastically said: "Why doesn't he let you perform for free?"

"It's not that he doesn't want to, he just knows that I won't make money for him for free," Martin said.

Bruce said before: "I didn't ask you to pay to act in the role, which is already very conscientious. I remember when you were in Atlanta, you had to pay to act."

The next morning, Martin sent Elizabeth home and came to the hotel to congratulate Kate on winning the Oscar.

(End of this chapter)