Hollywood Hunter

Everyone sat down in the reception area, and without much polite greetings, Simon handed the three documents to the three.

Shirley Lansing glanced at the title of the document, her eyes widening slightly.

Brothers and sisters Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson looked at each other a little when they got the documents.

A few words are written on the cover of the file: Agent Cinematic Universe Project.

Simon took the coffee brought in by Girl A and leaned on the sofa and said to the three of them: "This is just a draft, you can read it first, and it will definitely be added and revised according to the specific situation."

Brother and sister Brockley was able to see Simon today. It was not that they came to grind their teeth to see the saw, but they got the opportunity to meet after the Brockley family reached a compromise with MGM.

To put it simply, the Broccoli family has agreed to all the demands made by Simon two years ago, and has basically lost control of the 007 series from now on.

The only thing Simon has not changed is the mode of distribution of interests between the two parties, which is also the main reason why the Brookly family agreed to compromise.

The content of the file in hand is simple and clear.

Simon plans to take MGM as the lead and the 007 series as the core to create an agent movie universe similar to the DC movie universe and the ghost movie universe.

Agent movies have always been a big genre in Hollywood.

It's just that, apart from the enduring 007 series, few other agent movies can be developed into a successful long-term series, let alone a series of movie universes.

In fact, the concept of ‘movie universe’ has only begun to emerge in recent years.

Now, the'DC Cinematic Universe' is booming with the "Batman: The Dark Knight Rise". Daenerys Entertainment's separate horror film series "The Spelling Cinema Universe" also got a good start in the past summer. , And then build an'agent movie universe' with Hollywood's popular agent theme, which is completely logical.

Soon after turning over the several pages of the draft plan, Shirley Lansing looked up at Simon and asked: "Simon, I haven't seen the names of other projects from this information. Since I want to create a movie universe plan , Surely it can't only be 007, right?"

Seeing that the three of them had finished reading the materials, Simon put down the coffee cups and said, "In addition to the 007 series, there is another project that is tentatively confirmed, the popular TV series "Charlie's Angel" in the 1970s, should you remember?"

Shirley Lansing thought for a while, nodded and said: "If this series is adapted into a movie, it is really suitable for linkage with 007, handsome guys and beautiful girls, the audience will love it."

Simon said: "I plan to use this TV series as the basis for the development of the "Girls of the Thunder" series. In addition, Daenerys and Paramount's "Mission: Impossible" series. Because this series has been very successful, plus copyright reasons. , It’s not easy to link up with MGM. However, if Agent Cinematic Universe can do this in the future, the two parties can cooperate in a small amount to achieve the purpose of mutual promotion."

Shirley Lansing was a little sorry to hear the name "Mission Impossible".

Daenerys and Paramount will definitely not let go of the copyright of this sequel, which is already under development, and MGM is destined to be unable to get involved. However, she quickly came up with her own thoughts: "Cage's next pay will only get higher and higher. I remember that the supporting roles in the "Mission Impossible" series are quite brilliant, and may appear in "007" or " In "The Charlie Girl"."

Simon said: "Let's talk about this later, as long as the Agent Cinematic Universe project is successful enough, any possibility will happen."

Shirley Lansing is not satisfied: "So, Simon, is there anything else besides "007", "Charlie Man" and "Mission Impossible"?"

Simon laughed and said: "Of course, the most indispensable thing in Hollywood is the secret agent type script. However, just like the DC movie universe, the Big Three model is the most stable development plan. If there is less, it will not be counted as the movie universe. Attention, costs will also increase substantially."

Shirley Lansing said: "But, as you just said, "Mission Impossible" can only be a small amount of interaction, not a linkage."

"It's true," Simon thought about it a little, and said, "There is another project, I got it a few years ago, Robert Ludren's "Bourne" series of novels, do you know this?"

Before joining MGM, Shirley Lansing was a very successful film producer in Hollywood. Even if she didn't know the copyright of various popular novels, she basically heard about it. Nodding, Shirley Lansing said: "However, I seem to remember that the copyright of the "Bourne" series of novels was first bought by Warner."

Simon shrugged slightly without explaining too much, and said: "The Byrne series is not suitable for making orthodox individual heroism special agent movies, but more like the end of life like Doctor Jinbo in "Death of the Dead". This happens to be the realization of special agent movies. The diversity of the universe. If they are all superheroes carved out of a template, there is no need to form a cinematic universe. As long as the three core series of "007", "Charlie Leak" and "The Bourne" can be successful and realized Linkage, we will be able to develop other series in the future."

Shirley Lansing also realized at this time that compared to the draft plan that she had just read, Simon already had a fairly clear idea in her mind. She was about to continue talking about Barbara Bullock, who was hanging next to her. Li finally couldn't help but interjected, with a clear resentment in his tone: "Simon, I believe Bond itself is enough to support a very successful movie universe, and there is no need to link with other series."

Simon glanced at this heir to the Blockley family who is somewhat similar to Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore, and said: "With the increasing number of blockbuster movies focusing on special effects, the Bond series will remain unchanged if there is no change. Maintaining the past style will only gradually lose its appeal to the audience."

"But," Barbara Broccoli hesitated for a while, still said: "If you want to link the 007 series with other movies, shouldn't you get our consent first? Don't forget, the Broccoli family is still Own half of the copyright."

Barbara Broccoli's tone was a bit aggressive, and Simon lowered his face and said, "If I remember correctly, in the agreement reached between the Broccoli family and MGM, the follow-up development of the 007 series will be completely managed by MGM. May leads. If the Brooklyn family disagrees with the project, you have the right to withdraw."

In the new agreement reached between the two parties, if the Brockley family has objections to the project and is no longer willing to participate in the production of the sequel, in the future, they can only take 10% of the net profit share based on half of the copyright they hold. The kind of money.

Of course, with the special accounting system that Hollywood has never made much money, whether to share the 10% net profit of the Bullock family, or how much it can really give, depends on what MGM means.

On the other hand, if the Brookly family continues to operate this series wholeheartedly, it will be able to get up to 25% of the gross profit.

The production funds and distribution work of the 007 series has always been undertaken by MGM. The Brookly family used to be like a chef. After the owner prepared all the materials, they started to make a big dish. In the case of labor, the gross profit of 25% after removing the most basic production and distribution costs is already very impressive.

What's more, members of the Brooklyn family who are the producers will also receive a generous producer's remuneration to guarantee harvests from droughts and floods according to the contract.

Seeing that Simon changed his face, Barbara Brockery realized that she was a little impulsive. The Brockery family had no room for bargaining in front of Simon. They regarded the 007 series as a treasure, the most powerful young man in Hollywood right now. But it doesn't mind the permanent refrigeration of this series.

The confrontation over the past two years has proved this point.

After a moment of silence, Barbara Broccoli said in an obviously calming tone: "But if you make a linkage project, how will the benefits be distributed? Mr. Westeros, we did not reach an agreement in advance, and you seem to have no power. Proposal."

Simon said: "As long as Bond participates in the linkage project, the Brookly family can take 10% of the gross profit."

Barbara Broccoli is obviously very savvy, and immediately shook her head: "In this case, Mr. Westeros, if MGM casually let other project roles come out in the Bond series, our share will be reduced from 25%. Down to 10%, do you think this is appropriate?"

Simon looked at each other: "Do you think I like to play this kind of word game?"

Barbara Broccoli subconsciously avoided the confrontation with Simon, and said unforgivingly: "Maybe you won't do this, but this is Hollywood."

Simon asked: "Are you biased against Hollywood?"

Barbara Bullock said: "What Hollywood is like, Mr. Westeros, you should know better than us."

Simon looked at the woman who stared at him again and turned away again, with a slight smile on her face, but his tone was unquestionable: "I don't care what Hollywood was like before, but I don't care about Hollywood in the future. In the final analysis. Miss Brockley, as long as your family does their best to take care of the 007 series, I have no idea of ​​squeezing you out of the game. Even, as long as you can cooperate, the Brockley family will only get more from me. . So, don’t play scheming with me."

Barbara Broccoli hesitated for a moment and insisted: "10% is too little, at least half, 12.5%. Mr. Westeros, Bond is worth this compared to your movies that have not yet appeared on the big screen. Price tag."

Simon nodded readily this time: "No problem."

Barbara Broccoli was taken aback.

Simon leaned on the sofa leisurely and asked with a smile, "Do you think you are missing?"

Barbara Broccoli obviously has no confidence, but still tentatively added: "15%."

Simon shook his head: "I am never stingy with people who work for me. You should all see this. However, the premise is that you must prove your worth. Since you want 12.5%, I will give it to you, but in the future In the development of the 007 series and subsequent linkage projects, the Brookly family must also make corresponding efforts. If I think you are not worth so much in the future, let alone 12.5%, you don’t even want to get 10%."

Barbara Broccoli is obviously not used to Simon's strength: "Mr. Westeros, are you going to break the contract?"

Simon smiled jokingly: "You just said it, this is Hollywood."

With that said, Simon raised his wrist and looked at his watch, and interrupted Barbara Brockley who wanted to continue talking: "Well, you and Shirley will discuss the specific contract details. Let's talk about Bond's next step. Development issues. I just said that if the Bond series continues with the previous model, it will only go to a dead end. Therefore, in addition to the linkage of the Special Agent Cinematic Universe series in the future, the Bond story itself also needs a certain continuity. One is an unrelated and independent story. MGM has taken back the copyright of the Ghost Party. Next, Bond, Charlie’s Angels, Bourne and other series, in the first stage of the Agent Film Universe, about 10 Movies will have a common enemy, the Ghost Party. According to this line of thinking, MGM’s first thing to do is to set up a special creative team for May to make suggestions for the entire series."

It wasn't until six o'clock that the Broccoli brothers and sisters left Daenerys Studios in a complicated mood.

Think about the brilliance of the DC movie universe series. According to a young man's plan, once the agent's movie universe plan is successful, the Brooklyn family does have a chance to take another step.

Of course, it may also be completely marginalized.

The key is whether it can execute the will of Simon Westeros.

This feeling is not good, but it is the reality that the Brookly family has to face.

Shirley Lansing was quite excited.

Although Simon’s "Charlie Girl" and "The Bourne Dying" series are to be developed in cooperation with Daenerys Entertainment, just like the DC Movie Universe project, but only half of the benefits, think about it to know how huge it will be.

As long as the Agent Cinematic Universe succeeds, MGM will completely get rid of its current decline in Hollywood.

Invited the Brookly brothers and sisters to have dinner together. I remembered that WMA CEO Jonathan Friedman had a reception at home tonight. After leaving the restaurant, he mentioned that he expected to have more intersections with Hollywood in the future. Naturally, they agreed, and the three rushed to the Bel Air community where Jonathan Friedman lived.

Arriving at the destination, the reception has begun.

Because it is a working day, the scale of the cocktail party tonight is not large, but it is basically WMA's big coffee and Hollywood studio executives who can attend.

As a native of Hollywood, Shirley Lansing eagerly introduced all the guests on the scene to the Brookly brothers and sisters, socializing in the courtyard, entering the villa, and the sharp-eyed Barbara Brookly saw something not too long ago. The figure of the young man who has just met.

Simon Westero is sitting on the sofa in the corner of the living room of the villa, with a tall and **** young girl in his arms, talking with tonight’s host Jonathan Friedman, and Friedman is still beside him. Sitting by another white male star, Barbara Brockery also quickly recognized it. It was Kim Carey who became popular in Hollywood in the first half of the year with "Detective Plane".

Because she has been far away from Hollywood circles, Barbara Brockley is not aware of the entanglement between Kim Carey and Daenerys Entertainment. She just glanced at each other, turned her eyes back to the man, and then turned slightly, falling on the man. The girl in her arms.