American fame and fortune

After packing up the shooting equipment, Jody took off his helmet and prepared to return home to catch up on today's news.

A girl came over suddenly and asked, "Are you a reporter?"

Jody saw her familiar face, thought about it carefully, and remembered that when she was filming Martin and Annie, she met Annie's crew, and she seemed to be an actor too.

She asked, "Is there something wrong?"

Laura said: "I'm an actor, I can know a lot of news in the circle, how can I contact you?"

Jody took out his business card and handed it to her: "Call the number above, and I will give you some rewards depending on the value of the news."

This is the industry's default rule, and Laura understands it. She put away her business card and walked towards a car. There are also paparazzi over there.

Laura collected more than a dozen contact information of Yuji and paparazzi in one go.

Back at the Hilton Hotel where I stayed, Annie came back after waiting for more than two hours.

Her steps were brisk, her face was full of spring breeze, she kicked off her high heels when she entered the door, she couldn't help spinning and dancing, her mood was so good that she was going to explode.

Laura reminded: "Don't be too happy, he is not your boyfriend yet."

These words made Annie stop, her smile faded away, and a bit of sadness appeared on her brows: "I thought he would confess his love to me today."

Laura analyzed: "You gave too little response? He feels unsure and afraid of failure?"

Annie came over and sat on the sofa, hugging her knees with her hands, feeling helpless: "I have given a lot of responses, and they are more obvious."

Laura said: "He might want to wait to be sure."

"I can't wait for a long time, can I?" Annie worried: "After the filming of this film, I will go back to New York, and I won't stabilize the relationship...Hollywood has too many temptations, especially high-quality stocks like him."

Laura nodded: "Yeah, people are good-looking and have a promising future. The only flaw is not a flaw. It can attract tens of millions of dollars in investment."

She was going to be Annie's assistant, so she was anxious about what Annie said: "Since we met, Annie, why didn't you grab it earlier?"

Annie looked at her: "You mean..."

Laura said: "He is afraid of failing in his confession, so you can take the initiative, such as confessing to him."

"Isn't that good?" Annie hesitated.

Laura asked, "Would you like to see him taken by another woman?"

Annie recalled the scene in the car.

Now Martin belongs to a potential stock that not many people notice, when he really wants to show his edge...

Laura took out a stack of business cards: "You asked me to ask for the contact information of the reporter. I thought you were going to have a confession ceremony."

Annie nodded slowly, remembering Maha's instructions, took out her mobile phone to the balcony, and called her manager Maha.

"This kind of thing, I can't make decisions for you." Maha said nicely, but his tendency is more obvious: "He is generally optimistic about the future. The key point is that he can find funds to participate in the platter, which is not something ordinary stars can do. of."

Anne made up her mind: "I have collected some contact information of entertainment media."

Maha praised: "Very good, you are making progress." She suggested: "The news about you and Martin's participation in the event has already appeared on the Internet. Wait for a while and wait for the next wave to start."

Annie understood: "I see."

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The news about Geshan Youyan and Martin appeared in the media on a large scale. The Wax Museum has not been released yet. Anne has another Princess Diaries 2 hit this year. The combination of the two people has attracted more attention than 2. .

Entertainment Weekly and Hollywood Reporter also published news related to Geshan Youyan.

The 30-second preview, which is shorter than the promotional event, has also entered some TV stations one after another.

Martin would go to the studio every day, working with the crew's publicists and Warner Bros.'s publicity department to develop unconventional publicity plans.

Such as TV, trailers, posters and outdoor advertisements, etc., are all conventional methods of publicity.

This time, there are no Paris and Kardashian to be hyped, but there are also many things that can be hyped.

Martin actually does it, can be a mess, but is good at coming up with bad ideas.

The crew and Warner Bros. professionals can turn Martin's ideas into practical solutions.

Entering December, Warner Bros. held a new round of screenings for Geshan Youyan. In addition to the company's internal staff, some theater managers were also invited.

Most people believe that the quality and market response of this film will be better than that of the Horror Wax Museum.

Warner Bros. is also investing in promotional resources, such as films released by itself.

The eye-catching pre-advertisement of Geshan appeared in the opening advertisement of "The Twelve Arhats".

Later, when films such as "Alexander the Great" and "Ghost Signal" were released, there were also related pre-roll advertisements.

On a new Monday, Martin came to WMA, and his agent Thomas was waiting in the lobby on the first floor.

Seeing Martin, Thomas breathed a sigh of relief, because Martin's first brokerage contract has expired, and he can choose to sign with any company or broker.

Under normal circumstances, after the one-year contract of a newcomer expires, the brokerage company will take the initiative to ask for a renewal, because there is nothing to be done in Hollywood in one year, and there will not be much development.

Few like Martin.

Thomas rushed to meet him: "Shall we go upstairs?"

Martin nodded: "Go upstairs, sign the contract early, don't worry."

Thomas smiled easily: "I am most assured of you, don't forget that we are golden partners."

The two went upstairs and came to the signing office. Martin found that the person signing the contract on behalf of WMA turned out to be senior partner Jim Waite.

The latter shook hands with Martin: "One year has passed so quickly, and we are about to start a new cooperation."

Martin responded with a smile: "Without the company's help, I would not be where I am now."

Jim Waite said directly: "After signing the new brokerage contract, Martin, you will be the newcomer that WMA focuses on training."

Martin said: "I look forward to our closer and more pleasant cooperation."

An assistant brought the brokerage contract in triplicate.

"The Screen Actors Guild has reviewed the contract and endorsed it," Thomas said.

This is a necessary procedure.

Martin sat at his desk, carefully read the terms of the contract, and signed it.

According to the regulations, the brokerage contract can only be signed for a maximum of three years, and the brokerage company's commission is only 10% at most.

Not only the remuneration, but also the advertising endorsement, post-production share and portrait right share, etc.

Of course, the client's investment income is not included.

Martin didn't have qualifications to ask for more, so he signed a top contract, three years and 10%.

After signing the contract, WMA sent a copy to the Actors Union for record.

Jim Waite shakes Martin's hand.

An assistant came over to take pictures.

Thomas' heart finally returned to his stomach.

Jim Waite said a few more words of encouragement to Martin and left the office quickly.

Chasing the assistant away, Thomas closed the door and spoke to Martin: "I met Maha Darkhill from CAA yesterday."

Martin heard the name familiar.

Thomas explained: "Anne Hathaway's agent, aren't you chasing Anne? She asked me to discuss how to promote publicity after you are together."

Martin said, "We're not together yet."

Thomas has been paying attention recently: "Sooner or later." He further said: "If you really want to be together, it's hard to say in the long run, but in the short term it will help attract media attention and expand your popularity."

Martin had already prepared: "You discuss with her specifically, I have no objection here."

Thomas saw it very accurately: "Maha came to me, which means that Anne has no objections. How soon can you take her down?"

"I am serious and responsible for my relationship." Martin looked very serious: "So, it will take a little time..."

Thomas knew that Martin was a man with a clear mind, so he didn't urge him. On the other hand, he said, "Last time, I said, I want to find you an important role in a quasi-A-level production."

"Do you have a clue?" Martin said in his heart, and sure enough, oil could come out after a squeeze.

This person needs to put more pressure on him before he can really bear the weight.

Thomas has taken the initiative to provoke a heavy burden since the last time Martin talked about Ridley Scott's big production: "I inquired about an important news that Martin Scorsese and Leonardo are working with Warner Bros. formal contact."

When Martin heard the names of the two men, he couldn't help guessing.

Thomas didn't stop talking: "They are preparing a new project. I can confirm that it is a multi-protagonist gangster film. If Warner Bros. agrees to participate in the platter, Geshan has eyes and it will be a big success. With you and Louise and Warner Bros. A cooperative relationship where we may compete for an important role in it.”

Martin asked directly: "Do you know the specific content of the project?"

"It should be an adaptation of the movie, and it can be confirmed that it is a gangster theme." Thomas has inquired a lot of news: "At present, there are only prototypes, and the screenwriter and script have not yet been determined, but Scorsese's gangster theme is like Craven's horror movie. is synonymous with success."

Martin nodded slowly: "One of the four major directors in Hollywood, really wants to get an important role and improve the style."

Thomas was more direct: "Directly raise the coffee position!"

"Anything else?" Martin asked.

"It can be confirmed that this is a platter project." Thomas continued: "Brad Pitt's Plan B and Paramount Pictures are also interested in participating in the platter, and Louise..."

Martin shook his head: "She can help me speak with Warner, but I can't promise to participate in the platter."

Thomas said: "That way you don't have the right to speak directly." He confessed: "The last few films Scorsese has directed have all had Graham King as the first producer. He is an Englishman. These messages of mine come from his assistant, and I have a good personal relationship with his assistant."

Martin asked again: "Plan B, I remember, is a company established by Pete and Aniston. Who is in charge of the specific business?"

Thomas can confirm this: "Brad Pitt, Aniston is just a shareholder, regardless of daily operations."

Martin thought for a moment and asked, "How many resources can the company use for me?"

"I'm sure Jim Waite will speak for you," Thomas said.

It was not difficult for Martin to make a decision: "You try to operate."

Whether you succeed or not, you have to try hard.

Thomas vowed: "I will mobilize all my connections to get you a chance."