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With Daniel slowly stirring the coffee with a small spoon, Stasi is defending Universal's decision. Toli Literature Network

Being able to ask Universal Pictures to explain in person, this is already a lot of face.

But the smile on Daniel's face is definitely not warm, or even warm.

The keen Stasi also felt this.

"Stasi, we might as well say it bluntly today, when we signed the contract for the 2nd and 3rd films of The Bourne Bourne, in order to prevent the performance of the second film from not being good enough, you let the third film have time to delay it. Therefore, there is no specific time for shooting in the contract, but it is generally said that at least one of them must be completed within three years. We basically default to one this year and one in 2006. When I announced that I would take a break next year, it was only for the sake of Polite, that's why I took the initiative to chat with Universal. You agreed very happily because you didn't plan to start filming the third film in 2004. Even if the second film performed well enough, the third film will be released every other year. The most suitable arrangement. As for the second part, we did default to start shooting this year, but now there is an unexpected situation, I plan to stop working in Hollywood early, so I ask the second part to postpone the shooting, in fact, we all understand that delaying is also Not later than 2005, which is certainly in line with the contract, and I did not breach the contract."

Stasi frowned, "We are preparing for the second film this year. We have made this plan clear in our correspondence. You agree. Universal has spent a lot of time, money and energy on this. You don't think it violates this. contract?"

"Yes," Daniel smiled, "it does not violate the basic contract. We recognize this, that is, because of our mistakes, Universal Pictures wasted some of the preparation resources, and I can compensate for this part of the expenses."

Daniel can be sure that the part that has been spent on "The Bourne 2" will not exceed 2 million at the moment. The bulk of it is the cost of the crew during the operation, the actor's remuneration, etc. The current preparation cost is definitely not much. Moreover, the filming was originally scheduled to start in October, and Universal Pictures is not much prepared now.

The Stasi clearly understood this.

"Daniel. You should understand how much damage to Universal by doing this. We have had a great time working together over the years. I don't think it's really necessary for you to spend so much now, even at the cost of completely damaging your relationship with Universal. ."

Daniel took a deep look at the Stasi.

"Isn't it necessary now?" He twitched the corner of his mouth, but this time there was no smile, "Stasi, when I felt I needed help, I asked Universal, but you rejected me very decisively. Makes it hard for me to believe that our cooperation is pleasant and our relationship is close, after all. Friends, it shouldn't be like this, when one is in trouble. The other chooses to stand by. Stasi , I am very disappointed in Universal Pictures, you really have a big business, I am just a small actor, running a small studio, maybe I am not qualified to make friends with Universal Pictures. However, up to now, you have Asking me to take care of Universal's interests. Stasi, don't you think this is a bit overbearing?"

When Daniel proposed to Universal that Bourne Bourne should be postponed, Stasi found it difficult to do. Because at the beginning, neither Universal nor Daniel thought that there would be a conflict between the two sides on the shooting time, and indeed, Universal could not say which year the second or third part of the series would be filmed, which was very important to Daniel. It is advantageous, because the actors' schedules need to be finalized in advance, and although the investor's plan will be drawn up in advance, it will change at any time according to the box office and revenue of the previous film.

Therefore, at that time, the two sides only stated that the second film would be completed before 2005. Generally speaking, at least one year after another, as many as the last film within three years, which is a more suitable rhythm for a series of films, such as "The Lord of the Rings" It's entirely because they set a record to finish all the trilogy before, so that they can have one every year, even so, it does damage to the potential of the new line to fully exploit the series.

After a movie is released, in addition to the box office period of about three months, there are also DVD sales, TV broadcasts, peripheral sales, etc. This requires a complete cycle to make the most of each piece of revenue. One year is relatively short for this cycle.

At that time, the cooperation between the two parties was just right. No one could have imagined that today, we can only say that the unexpected outbreak of "The Bourne Bourne" caused Universal to be negligent. At that time, the main disputes within Universal were focused on the signing of packaging contracts for 2 and 3 films and the basic remuneration. In terms of the amount of money and the share, the time is basically ignored.

Now gives Daniel an opportunity.

The Stasi quickly adjusted his strategy.

"Daniel, we don't have to go that far, do we? Anything is negotiable, but I have to be able to convince the board why the filming is delayed, the whole investment plan has been set, and any changes will have a bad impact on the company. You're the guy who runs dd, and I think you totally understand that, Daniel, you need to convince me, and I need to convince the board with those reasons."

Daniel pouted in his heart, but Stasi had turned the tide, of course he couldn't be stubborn.

"I've been hot lately, I think you know. Disney's Robert Iger seems to be sure I'm reluctant to take advantage of Pirates of the Caribbean because the sequel process is in Disney's hands, and if I want to invest, I have to star . This is his plan, and I, want to tell him how determined I am to give it all up. I will postpone The Bourne Bourne and refuse to participate in all The Return of the King promotion, no doubt, I The contract does have a publicity obligation, if I violate it, I need to pay back the film - $70,000. That's the only place I'm happy with this figure, yes, even if I'm absent from publicity, I just need to pay them back It’s only $70,000. I didn’t even plan to talk to Xinxian about this, I would only inform them that I would not participate in the promotion of “The Return of the King”. After these two things are resolved, I can immediately announce my departure from Hollywood and do my best. Prepare for the exams in October, then let the wind go, and I'll be back after I get my degree."

Daniel did not hide the Stasi, it was indeed the plan in his heart.

What Tom and Rita understand, he understands too.

In the game against the Big Seven, he can't be an opponent. To remain undefeated, you must make full use of your strengths.

That is the "hard to give up" of the Seventh Congress to him!

As Tom Hanks said, he is not Tom, these big companies can suppress production so that the studio has a good actor, not an uncontrollable super-high-paid idol of the era. But for Daniel, all this must first ask their own greed.

This is Daniel's strongest weapon.

Disney, New Line and Universal, these three companies dominate his plan to "educate" him, but at present, the three parties with the closest stake, that is, these three companies, Fox's "Night at the Museum" is about to sign a contract, But haven't signed yet. As for "Avatar", the other party was not even willing to pick up the conversation again. He pushed all Miramax movies, and he also let go of Sony Columbia's "Stolen Heart".

He chose Stasi and was frank with her, entirely because this weapon was the best for Universal. The contracts he had signed with Universal for "The Bourne Bourne 2 and 3" were for Universal. A very important asset. Daniel remembers that when MGM went bankrupt and reorganized, it owned some of the copyrights of the 007 series and "The Hobbit" series, almost one of the most valuable things in the entire company.

The next two "The Bourne" are expected to bring in more than 500 million box office in North America, and more than 1 billion worldwide, and as the best-selling home video film in 2002-2003, earn money on DVD The money received is not even less than what Universal made at the box office.

When the coffee on the table was half cold, Stasi spoke again.

"Daniel, you can't ignore the rules of Hollywood, even if Universal Pictures agrees to your request this time, don't you think that as your salary gets higher and higher, the share you ask for will also get higher and higher, even if you are tough Asking for a big investment, like Tom Cruise and Paramount are asking, will we continue to meet you? That's impossible! If everything threatens our continued edge, we won't Don't miss the short-term gains. I think you can see this clearly. If you insist on changing all this, unless you develop dd Pictures to the scale of the Big Seven, or at least the level of DreamWorks, Miramax, Qualified to speak about that."

Daniel didn't expect the Stasi to say these few words to him, and while it was frustrating, it was undoubtedly true.

He beckoned the waiter to exchange Stasi for a hot cup of coffee.

"I never thought about ignoring the conventions of Hollywood, I just didn't want to be the one who was sacrificed by the so-called 'conventions'. Since I entered Hollywood, until now, I have not stepped back, so I am where I am today, if If I choose to step back today, I will be completely blind to my own future. Stasi, I sincerely hope to maintain a close cooperation with Universal Pictures.”

The two fell silent.

She didn't say anything until Stasi left.

However, Daniel knew what the Stasi would choose.

At least on this one ~www.readwn.com~ he won!

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The connection between Robert and the Stasi did not relieve him of his doubts.

But then Ron Meyer said at an event that the filming plan for The Bourne Bourne may undergo major changes. When the reporter asked whether it might be delayed, Meyer basically acquiesced even though he did not speak.

Universal gave in!

Robert let out a long breath. (To be continued)

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