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"Hmm, how is it possible, you are so good," Janet posted a post on Simon, seeing that he drew a five-pointed star on the script, and said, "Simon, I really like this story."

Simon nodded decisively and said, "Shoot!"

"Hehe, you are so kind," Janet turned around, kissed Simon on the lips, and put her arms around his neck, her eyes sparkling, and said, "Why don't we try it now? Observe carefully, am I pretending?"

"No, I'm still very confident."

Janet tugged at the collar of Simon's jacket and said, "You men are so arrogant."

Simon smiled and said nothing, flipped through the script in front of him casually, and said, "However, Jenny, this is a romance movie, and it is not suitable for my next movie. Even if I want to shoot, I will probably only be a producer people."

"Yeah," Janet nodded, and simply turned her body around in the chair, facing Simon, helping him straighten his collar that was just messed up by herself, and said, "So, Simon, what are you going to do next? Ah, you don’t want to be a producer all the time, do you?”

Simon stretched his arms around the woman's slender waist, and said, "I will be busy with "Death Comes" for the time being, and maybe the current one. As for my next movie, I won't tell you for the time being. However, in order to keep my From the popularity that Run Lola Run gets, first of all, it's bound to be even more amazing."

Chapter 076 Give Me a Reason

Taking off the little black dress on her body, Sandra Bullock put on the plaid shirt and jeans just now again, looked in the mirror, and found to her distress that she still looked more pleasing to the eye in this suit.

However, if you just go to the "Run Lola Run" celebration party, you will inevitably be hyped by the media as a tomboy, and you may even be suspected of your sexuality.

Suddenly became famous, and suddenly discovered that those media are so full of imagination.My every move, every word and deed can be interpreted by people into all kinds of messy things.

However, thinking about that guy, what happened to me is already very good.

Thinking of this, I ran out of the bedroom, took out a large stack of recent newspapers from the shelf under the coffee table in the living room, and read them with interest.

"Simon Westeros leaves 'Night of the Blood' early and producer Edward Feldman thanks him for his service to the show."

"Simon Westeros moved to the Malibu mansion of his mysterious girlfriend and began a sweet cohabitation."

"Janet Johnston's identity revealed, the daughter of a mining tycoon with a family fortune of more than $20 billion."

"Simon Westeros has reached a new cooperation with Fox Films, with a box office guarantee of 2000 million US dollars."

"It is rumored that the internal test screening of "Butterfly Effect" did not perform well, and Simon Westeros remained silent in the face of media inquiries."

""The Butterfly Effect" is scheduled for Easter, and Simon Westeros will attend the press conference."

"Simon Westeros meets Pat Kingsley, a well-known Hollywood publicist."

"Big girl's shrewd investment, Janet Johnston holds 61.5% of the shares in "Run Lola Run", with an expected profit of more than 3000 million US dollars."

"Simon Westero Palisades is looking at the house and plans to move out of his girlfriend's mansion. The relationship between the two may change."

"..."

"..."

Sandra was flipping through it with great interest when the door opened, and an ordinary-looking brown-haired girl came in holding a shoebox. Seeing that Sandra was still wearing the original shirt and trousers, she stared. Said: "Sandy, why haven't you changed your clothes yet, it's already past six o'clock, and the party starts at seven o'clock."

Reluctantly putting down the newspaper, Sandra got up and spread her hands towards the assistant named Gina Koros whom Jonathan had just hired for her recently, and said, "Gina, I still think I look better in this outfit."

"And get ridiculed by a whole bunch of media tomorrow?"

Gina Koros complained so much, she pulled Sandra and pushed her into the bedroom again, then handed over the shoe box in her hand, and said, "Hurry up, I've ordered a car for you, and we'll be leaving in 10 minutes. I'll help you touch up your makeup in the car."

After being so busy for a while, I finally changed into the black low-cut dress and black high-heeled shoes, hurriedly left the apartment in West Hollywood, and rushed to the Century City Intercontinental Hotel in Beverly Hills Century City.

Today is Saturday, September 3th.

此前的2月27日到3月5日一周，《罗拉快跑》凭借536块银幕总计获得1556万美元票房，轻松夺得上周的北美票房排行榜冠军。

Now that it has won the single-week box office champion, Orion Pictures released "Run Lola Run" across the east and west coasts of North America yesterday, increasing the number of screens to 1176 at one time. Coastal states and counties also responded very strongly.

So, at that guy's suggestion, Orion Pictures chose to hold a celebration party for "Run Lola Run" this weekend.

Sandra and Gina, who were sitting in the specially rented concierge car outside the Century City Intercontinental Hotel, were a little dumbfounded.

Although there was no red carpet, the outside of the hotel was still crowded with media reporters. For a moment, the two women didn't know whether they should just get out of the car or not.The reporter group also obviously noticed the hesitant concierge car, surrounded them one after another, and started taking pictures directly at the closed door.

Fortunately, after a stalemate for a while, several security guards in the hotel ran over and escorted Sandra and her assistant into the hotel together.

Until standing in front of the media photo wall in the hotel lobby, Sandra still had some lingering fears, but she had to show a decent smile patiently.

After signing and taking photos, I came to the banquet hall of the hotel.

It was obviously a little late for her to arrive, and the banquet hall was already crowded with people.

However, I still saw a certain guy at a glance.

Simon was chatting with Mike Meadow with Janet, noticed Sandra's arrival, nodded to Mike Meadow, and walked over.

Coming closer, Simon gently hugged Sandra and said with a smile: "Sandy, you are so beautiful today."

"Thank you, Simon," replied with some embarrassment. Sandra quickly turned around and hugged Janet. By the way, she glanced at the very expensive wine red evening dress on the girl, and said, "Jenny today It's also very beautiful."

Although she said it so nonchalantly, Sandra couldn't help feeling sour in her heart, and felt a little bit like an ugly duckling.

Suddenly becoming famous, the attention seems to be much higher all of a sudden, and these days are also a lot of film appointments.But in fact, her life is very tight, and the evening dress she wears is actually rented.If her parents hadn't lent her [-] U.S. dollars for an emergency, she wouldn't be able to afford an assistant now.

Alas, the nasty guy, he earned so much, but only paid her $5000.

miser!

I was thinking about it in my heart, but found that I couldn't show it no matter what, and I was foolishly joking with him.

Silly.

After chatting for a while, Simon noticed a 30-year-old woman with a capable temperament in a dark blue evening dress came in at the entrance of the banquet hall, so he said something to Sandra and was about to leave. After thinking about it, he whispered to her: " Sandy, after a while, "Run Lola Run" will make money, and I will give everyone a bonus. However, if you are short of money recently, you can also find me in advance."

Immediately a little dazed, but also guilty.

day.

He must have seen his mind.

So embarrassing.

He shook his head quickly: "No, Simon, I, heh, I don't have as much money to spend as you do."

Simon just smiled, raised his hand and patted Sandra on the shoulder, and said, "Then play slowly, I still have some things to do."

Seeing him leave with his girlfriend, she felt itchy on her bare shoulders.

Look around.

No one seems to be paying attention here.

Immediately felt aggrieved and wanted to find someone to confide in.

Mom, he touched me.

Simon left Sandra, came to the woman just now, looked at the woman who had been confronting him for three days before, smiled and stretched out his hand, and said, "Good evening, Amy, are you here alone?"

The woman's name is Amy, Amy Pascal, who is currently the vice president of Fox Pictures.More accurately, it should be the vice president of production, the same as Peter Sanders before.

Simon had inquired carefully, and Ronald Goldberg was at the helm of Fox Pictures, followed by a series of vice presidents.Among them, there are three vice presidents of production, two vice presidents of marketing, and others who are closely related to the film. There are also vice presidents of administration, vice presidents of venues, and so on.

Perhaps it is also clear that Peter Sanders is useless. This time in "Death Comes", Ronald Goldberg sent Amy Pascal to discuss the specific contract with Simon.

$800 million production budget, $2000 million North American box office guarantee, absolute control over the project, 10% North American box office share and 5% video tape sales share.These conditions have been knocked to death.

However, the two sides still have a lot of details to discuss in terms of the film's future schedule, release scale, and marketing investment.

Starting from Wednesday, for three days, compared to Peter Sanders, Amy Pascal's shrewdness and sufficient strength have left a deep impression on Simon.Moreover, Simon also has some understanding of the future development trajectory of the female executive in front of him.In the original time and space, Amy Pascal belongs to one of the few female heads of major Hollywood film companies, and has controlled Sony Pictures for more than ten years.

Simon is currently looking for a professional manager for Daenerys Films, and the woman in front of him who is capable enough is just perfect.

Amy Pascal had been a little skeptical about getting Simon's invitation to tonight's party, but rushed over anyway.He shook hands with Simon and Janet respectively, and when he heard Simon's question, he replied, "My boyfriend is on a business trip to New York, so I can only come here alone."

Simon nodded and said, "Then let's go in and talk."

The three walked into the banquet hall together, greeted everyone, and chatted casually.

After a while, Amy Pascal took the glass of champagne handed over by Simon himself, and seeing his girlfriend walk away without a trace, he said: "So, Simon, can you tell me why you invited me to come here this time?" Party? I don't think the last few days we've been in contact have been a great one for you."

"That's your job. If you can't argue for your employer, maybe I won't have this invitation."

Amy Pascal raised her eyebrows slightly, but said with some regret: "Unfortunately, I didn't win too many favorable conditions for my employer."

Simon shook his head: "This is not something you can change. Within your authority, you have done enough."

Listening to Simon's words, Amy Pascal vaguely expected something, and felt unbelievable, so she looked directly at the young man in front of her, waiting for him to continue.

Simon stopped being around the corner, and said directly: "Amy, that's it, how about coming to work for me?"

A little stunned and a little surprised, Amy Pascal looked Simon up and down, and did not refuse, but said: "Give me a reason, Simon, a reason to work for you?"

Chapter 077 Crazy Things

Simon thought for a moment, then said: "You can think of this as an alternative workplace experience, Amy. First of all, you only need to spend two years. I already have three projects planned in my hand, and there will be at least three next year. Then In the next two years, we will work together to complete these six projects. Relying on the popularity accumulated by "Run Lola Run", I believe that among these six projects, it will not be difficult for another work to squeeze into the top ten of the North American box office chart."

Amy Pascal couldn't help interrupting when Simon said this: "Simon, although "Run Lola Run" is very successful, in my opinion, there are too many accidental factors in it. There are around four or five hundred movies, and getting into the top ten box office charts is definitely not as simple as you think, it’s not just a matter of the quality of a movie itself.”

Simon patiently listened to Amy Pascal's interjection before saying: "Amy, "Run Lola Run", "Butterfly Effect", "Death Comes", these three scripts, I don't think you will deny them Both are excellent, right?"

Amy Pascal hesitated slightly, but nodded.

Simon continued: "Since I can come up with these three very good scripts, I am also confident that I will run six good enough projects in the next two years. This includes "Death Comes", and there are I personally will direct the next two works. As for the other three, I will also be very cautious. I don’t think there is a big problem if I have six chances and hit the top ten in the North American box office. If you insist that this is impossible, then , we really don’t need to talk any further.”

Amy Pascal shrugged: "Okay, Simon, I agree with your assumption for now, what's next? You haven't given me a reason to work for you?"

"If you didn't interrupt me just now," Simon spread his hands and pointed to a round table not far away, Amy didn't refuse, the two walked over and sat down together, Simon continued: "So, the reason. Come and work for me, compared to your current authority as the vice president of production at Fox, your participation in the next six projects will increase significantly. Even, many people will take credit for this in the future, because Simon Weiss Tello is still a kid under 20 years old after all. And, as long as we achieve our goal of hitting the top ten again at the box office, this will become your qualification. With this qualification, after two years, if you plan to leave , It is easy to find a job at the Seventh University. If you want to stay, then I welcome you."

Amy Pascal heard Simon's self-mockery just now, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. After he finished speaking, he quickly put away his expression and said, "Simon, I found a problem. If all six of your projects fail It’s gone, and the Seven Greats may never accept me again.”

"Of course, everything is risky," Simon didn't refute, and said, "But what if it is successful? Or even very successful? Your current position is the vice president of Fox production. As a woman, I miss you It should be understood that this has almost reached the career ceiling in Hollywood. If you continue to work through the seven major qualifications, if you want to go further, you may have to wait until ten years later. But if you choose to work for me, in the next two years, if the project in our hands is very Success. Well, the old-fashioned guys at the top of Hollywood would probably think, oh, maybe let that woman try."

After Simon finished speaking, Amy Pascal's eyes finally flickered slightly.Noticing that the boy on the opposite side was looking at her seriously, the woman took a sip of the champagne in her hand and said, "Simon, you are sexist."

Simon said innocently: "Amy, this is sexism in Hollywood and has nothing to do with me. If I was sexist, you wouldn't have heard what I just said."

Amy Pascal hesitated for a while, but said: "Simon, what you just described is just a very idealized result. Frankly speaking, I think the chances of encountering the situation you describe are higher when I stay in Fox .”

"Fox hasn't had a movie with a box office of over 29 million for several years, right?" Simon asked back, and before Amy could answer, he continued: "I know what you are worried about, Amy. A movie that has just made its mark in Hollywood It's crazy to think about recruiting a vice president of a big film company. However, there are too many great things in this world that start with a crazy idea. You just got married this year At the age of 60, is he going to lose his spirit of adventure like those old men who are [-] or [-] years old?"

Amy Pascal finally didn't answer quickly this time, and took small sips of the champagne in her hand.

Simon didn't urge him either, and waited patiently.

After two or three minutes, until the champagne in the glass was finished, Amy Pascal raised her head again, looked at the young man opposite, and said, "Simon, it is not impossible for me to work for you. However, I'm getting 3% ​​of Daenerys Pictures stock."

Simon shook his head immediately and said: "Amy, as long as your work is good enough, I will definitely give you a certain amount of equity rewards in the future, but definitely not now. However, in order to compensate you for changing jobs from the seven vice presidents to an independent production company Crazy choice, in the next two years, I can give you a package salary of 50 US dollars. Of course, bonuses are not included.”

In this era, if the project commission is not included, the annual salary of the vice president of a major film company is not high, probably between 10 and 15 US dollars.At this time, Simon gave a two-year package salary of 50 US dollars, which is absolutely very sincere.

However, Amy Pascal was not moved by Simon's salary plan, and insisted: "Simon, according to the experience and contacts I have accumulated now, leaving Fox, I can also create my own production company. There is no need to cooperate with you." .So, if you want me to work for you, I have the right to demand a certain shareholding. Of course, you can spin "Run Lola Run" from Daenerys Films, and I will not enjoy the proceeds."

The high-level turnover of major Hollywood film companies has always been very frequent. The sale of the company, the expiration of the contract, the failure of the project and other reasons will lead to personnel changes.

It is naturally impossible for those high-level film companies who have left to switch to other careers. They usually set up a production company, either affiliated with a major film company, or directly working alone.The basic process is to select projects, while attracting investment, while selling and issuing.When a film makes money, the investors and distributors take the bulk and earn a production fee; if the film loses money, investors and distributors still bear the losses, and they can still earn a production fee.

At the same time, when the time is right, these independent producers will be hired again by the big studios.

Repeatedly rotate like this.

This kind of production company that only makes hard money, the equity distribution among partners is usually very even. After all, everyone is just putting in labor and does not need to inject much capital.

Simon has just negotiated with Fox about a "Death Coming" that is similar to earning hard money. Although the "hard work" is a bit high this time, Amy Pascal obviously regards Simon's Daenerys Films as a A similar production company just asked for 20% of the company's equity.

Shaking his head again, Simon said: "Amy, Daenerys Films is definitely not a production company that only relies on major studios as you imagined. If conditions permit, I will try my best to form a company Own distribution network, and in the future, if possible, the company will also be involved in the field of TV programming. So, I can't give you shares now, because I will put everything I have in this company, not just Simple personal labor."

Amy Pascal listened to the confident words of the big boy opposite, but said: "Simon, I just remember that Orion just announced the establishment of its own TV production department last month. This company was founded in 1978. It has been 9 years since now. Moreover, the five founders of Orion were all senior industry executives who had been operating in Hollywood for many years. They also relied on Warner’s publicity and distribution channels in the first few years. Then, establish a distribution network and establish a TV department , Do you think it will take a few years for you to achieve this? Or, do you think you can achieve this?"

"I met my agent for the first time last June. When I heard that I was going to direct my first film, he told me, Simon, Hollywood directors usually don't direct their first film until they are 30 years old. You are still too young, so you shouldn’t be too anxious. Then, I didn’t wait until I was 30, just over half a year later, everyone saw “Run Lola Run”,” Simon said, beckoning a nearby waiter to come over , held a glass of champagne for Amy Pascal again, then stood up with a smile, and said, "Amy, I am looking forward to seeing you in person to see me finish the next few years, or in other words, we Get up and finish. By the way, this matter is more urgent, how about giving me a reply next Monday?"

Chapter 078 Scam

After Simon finished speaking, Amy Pascal nodded slightly, then turned and walked towards him.

This party was organized by Simon after hearing Ron McMillan's message last time, and everyone who helped complete "Run Lola Run" was invited, and Simon also entertained with all his heart.

The party went on late into the night, and Simon was still up early the next day.

Because we have to move.