Hollywood Hunter

All of you here are smart people. Mike Medova can think of it, and everyone naturally expected it. Considering the upcoming public opinion storm, the atmosphere couldn't help being silent.

After a while, Simon first spoke and pulled everyone back to reality, saying: "Everyone, there is no need to be too stressed. What we have to do now is to find ways to solve the problem as much as possible. As for the result, leave it to God. . Then, Pat, you have more experience in this area, so let’s talk about it first."

As Simon spoke, everyone else relaxed a little.

Pat Kinsley rearranged his thoughts and said: "Simon, although it is not suitable to respond to the New York Times article immediately, we must also participate immediately to avoid overwhelming public opinion. situation."

Simon thought for a while, then nodded: "That's it, let's muddy the water first."

Following Simon's description of ‘churn the water’, the other three also showed clear expressions, and they couldn’t help feeling that this analogy seemed more appropriate.

The current situation is obvious.

Questioning voices have appeared. Simon immediately responded, providing evidence that he actually shot "Lola Run". Under the manipulation of a caring person, the result is destined to usher in more doubts. But if you don’t respond, one-sided doubts will only break the situation, and you will not be able to explain clearly when you want to explain it.

So, the best way is to stand behind the scenes and respond to those doubts indirectly through the media, turning the original questioning into a controversy, and even a question about whether "Lola Run" is Simon West or not? Luo filming's great media discussion. After this controversy continued for a while and the topic had cooled down, Simon himself would come forward to provide a series of sufficiently solid evidences, and the storm would survive.

Now that the strategy is finalized, the next thing will be much easier. After discussing for nearly an hour, everyone came up with a preliminary response plan.

The rest is execution.

If it was before the release of "Lola Run", Simon might not be able to fight back in the media.

But at this time, due to the box office explosion of "Lola Run" and the release of "Butterfly Effect", whether it is WMA, Orion Pictures, or the 20th Century Fox, which is backed by the behemoth News Corporation, will Put enough public relations resources on him.

Moreover, even without the assistance of these aspects, Pat Kingsley, the PR manager Simon has just hired, also has no shortage of media contacts.

This woman has been engaged in media public relations since the 1960s. After the assassination of Reagan that year, it was with the help of Pat Kingsley that Judy Foster survived the difficult period of media bombardment and gradually resumed his acting career. .

Now, under the joint operation of several forces, even just when everyone was discussing a detailed response plan, several press releases trying to'join the fun' have been stopped.

So busy until noon, after having lunch, everyone did not leave.

The North American Evening News is usually issued at two o'clock in the afternoon. There has been information coming back from the East Coast, and Pat Kingsley and others are still busy analyzing and responding. Simon took the time to take Amy Pascal to the railing beside the cliff in the backyard.

Leaning on the railing, facing the warm afternoon breeze, looking at the blue sea under the warm spring sun with some enjoyment. After a while, Amy Pascal opened his slightly squinted eyes, looked at the relaxed young man beside him, and said: "Simon, several newspapers in New York have already reacted, and things are obviously not what we expected. Same, don’t you worry at all?"

The world has never been self-cleaning. It's like Michael Jackson couldn't get rid of his suspicion of pedophilia until he died, because he couldn't clean it up.

Simon nodded and said, "I am indeed worried. However, we still have to continue. So, Amy, how are you thinking about it?"

Amy recalled the contact with Simon in the last few days. She stopped looking at the distant seascape. She turned slightly to the side, looking at the young man beside her, and said: "Really, Simon, I haven't considered it clearly. My instinct Tell me, I should agree, because you are a guy who can do miracles. But my reason discourages me, to make this kind of decision is really crazy, I need to give up the position I have been struggling for seven years. Start from scratch."

When Simon heard the words, he also turned sideways, looked at Amy carefully for a moment, and suddenly stretched out a hand to her: "Come."

Amy was a little unsure, but involuntarily stretched out her right hand to greet her, and was immediately held by a warm and powerful hand.

"Look, you have already made a decision, haven't you?" Simon smiled, holding Amy's hand slightly, and then letting go in Amy's somewhat surprised eyes, and said: "It was just a little bit of psychology. The test, since you have made a pandering response, it means that your heart has actually agreed."

Amy looked at her slightly raised arm in confusion, then looked at Simon again, her eyes gradually brightened, and a smile appeared on her face, and said: "Simon, is there really such a psychological test?"

Simon was stared at by Amy, and only persisted for a second, then shrugged and said: "Well, this is my fabrication."

Amy suddenly laughed, and the more he thought about it, the more funny he became, and finally he even leaned on the railing, burying his face in his arms and laughed.

After more than a minute, Amy raised her head again, with the flush that accumulated after a bit of laughter on her face. She looked at the big boy beside her and asked suddenly: "Simon, except for the basic salary, you What kind of reward terms do you plan to give me?"

Simon replied without hesitation: "You will handle 5% of the net profit of all projects in the next two years."

Amy's eyes flickered, and he asked, "What about two years from now?"

In a blink of an eye, Simon gave another plan, saying: "Or, 5% of Daenerys's annual net profit will remain the same after two years."

Amy seemed to be chasing after him, and said, "Is there any difference between the two?"

Simon shook his head and said, "Well, I don't know, because there must be a lot of details involved. In the end, there may be more of the former and more of the latter."

In fact, both parties are well aware of the distribution results of the two plans.

These are two common salary plans in Hollywood.

However, the former is more suitable for the ordinary seniors of a film company. They can get as many commissions as they are responsible for as many projects. Even if they leave, they can still get a share from the operation of related projects. The latter is more suitable for the head of a film company, who is in charge of the overall situation and naturally gains benefits from the overall situation. Of course, once resignation, the two parties will have no interests.

Amy stopped the questioning this time, her eyes regained her shrewdness, she quickly thought for a moment, and said: "Simon, two years are too short. I don't think this can do much. So, I can sign with you for four years, with a basic salary of 250,000. U.S. dollars, 5% of Daenerys Film’s annual net profit. At the same time, after four years, whether I leave or not, I will get an equity award equivalent to the amount of net profit shared in the previous four years. In addition, here In the four years, if something happens that prevents me from continuing this job, I have the right to choose to leave after one month of notice. As compensation for breach of contract, I waived the salary and bonus of the year and the final equity award clause. But if you voluntarily cancel the contract with me during these four years, I will need to receive a one-time cash compensation of US$1 million and the corresponding equity reward after the original four-year contract period that I have obtained before the termination of the contract."

Simon listened intently to Amy's words, and reached out without hesitation: "Deal."

Amy didn't expect Simon would agree so simply, but she also reached out quickly and smiled: "May we have a good cooperation, boss."

After shaking his hand, Simon said again: "If Fox needs liquidated damages, I can also help you pay."

"No," Amy shook her head and said, "However, it will take a month for me to join the job. Of course, if Mr. Goldberg's understanding can be obtained, it may not take a month."

Simon thought of the resignation clause that Amy had just proposed, understood it, and said, "No problem."

"Also," Amy said again, "Simon, you must pay my basic salary for one year in advance after I take the job."

Simon nodded again: "This is natural."

Everyone at the villa is still busy dealing with this crisis of public opinion. When the matter was settled, Simon wanted to go back, seeing Amy not returning, he continued to accompany him and leaned on the railing again.

After thinking about it, Simon took the initiative to find a topic again and said, "Amy, I'm curious, why did you suddenly agree?"

Amy once again looked at the distant seascape with great enjoyment, and said, "Simon, do you know the biggest feeling you gave me the last few days?"

"Ok?"

Amy said directly: "A workaholic, and a workaholic like a robot. Since last Wednesday, for three days, we have been talking about work and fighting for the various contract details of "Death is Coming". Saturday. You try to recruit me, not about ideals, only about the pros and cons. It is still a workaholic tone of business. Until this morning, we meet again, we are still talking about work. Seriously, Simon, Saturday night After that, I have been thinking about your solicitation, and I am getting more and more excited. But at the same time, I can’t help thinking, is it really the right choice to work for someone like you? Simon, I don’t dislike workaholics. , I also work very hard myself, otherwise I won’t reach my current position. But I don’t like working for a cold machine."

"I understand that this kind of thing will definitely have a'then'," Simon nodded solemnly before continuing: "What then?"

Amy laughed again, squinted at Simon, and said, "Then, you just coaxed me with that kind of inexplicable psychological test as if you had nothing to do. I discovered that you are just a big boy after all. Maybe, you should still be a very big boy. Interesting person."

"It shouldn't be, it's the truth. You will understand after getting along for a long time," Simon took the sentence without humility, hesitated, and said cautiously: "Amy, although you don't like to talk about work, do you think I feel that if the news that you are about to join Daenerys Pictures can be released as soon as possible, it will definitely help this incident?"

Amy saw Simon pretending to be cautious, rolled her eyes, let go of the railing and said, "Let’s go over there, I’ll call Mr. Goldberg first. Now that the decision has been made, Fox’s side I definitely can't be responsible for the rest of the work of "Reaper Is Here."