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Leaving Paramount headquarters, Jonathan Friedman gave up the idea of ​​visiting several other studios, but decided to rush back to WMA to discuss countermeasures with the company's top management.

In order to curb the continuous development and growth of caa, it is imperative for wma to follow the example of the other party to implement the project packaging model.

Since several major Hollywood film companies have been linked together to prevent a, they should be strong enough to push this matter forward. To do this, however, company management must first come to an agreement and work together.

Although he also knew very well in his heart that it was not easy for wma, which is surrounded by mountains, to do this, Jonathan Friedman still thought up some details in the process of returning to the company.

However, just after returning to the company headquarters on Camino Street, Jonathan Friedman was stopped by Norman Broca's assistant and took him to the president's office of wma.

Coming to Norman Broca's office, Jonathan Friedman couldn't wait to say, "Norman, something has changed."

Norman Broca raised his hand and made a calm gesture, motioning for Jonathan to sit first, and then said: "I already know, the studio has passed each other and wants to resist the "Butterfly Effect". But , the matter has been resolved."

Jonathan Friedman looked puzzled: "Solved?"

Norman Broca nodded, picked a document from his hand, and handed it to Jonathan Friedman, who sat down opposite him, and said, "I have lunch with Ronald Goldberg, and he told Mine. Also, Fox is very interested in the film, and they don't mind the package deal. So, we roughly negotiated a partnership plan at noon, you'll have a look first."

"The Butterfly Effect" was a project promoted by himself. Hearing that Norman Broca had reached an agreement with Fox without consulting him at all, Jonathan Friedman was a little displeased, but he still took the document and opened it.

Turning page by page at the cooperation proposal, Jonathan Friedman's brows became even tighter.

Wma originally planned a complete set of production teams, from the core creators such as the producer, director, hero and heroine, to the surrounding staff such as photographers and lighting engineers. It's also the result of several weeks of painstaking work by Jonathan Friedman.

In the plan, the budgeted cost of the entire packaging project is $15 million, and wma uniformly takes 10% of the budget as a commission.

Now, this obviously compressed project plan only has a budget of 12 million US dollars. Not only are there only a few core creators left in the package of wma, but the salaries of most customers have also been reduced.

Two clients under his name, Brian De Palma's director salary was reduced to $1.5 million, and Simon's script payment was still $100,000 to buy out two scripts. In addition, wma no longer draws commissions from the entire project, but settles separately with individual customers as usual.

And, what makes Jonathan Friedman most uncomfortable is that Matthew Broderick is still being paid $5 million as a star in Norman Broca's hands.

Throwing the unfinished cooperation plan on Norman Broca's desk, Jonathan Friedman suppressed his dissatisfaction and said, "Norman, is this kind of cooperation plan a package contract? "

Norman Broca put down the pen in his hand and said, "Of course, you have to know that the original packaging contract caa signed with the studio is far inferior to the one in your hand."

Jonathan Freedman took a deep breath in silence, not knowing whether he wanted to cry or laugh.

Even now, wma is still far larger than caa.

But the person in front of him, the president of the world's largest talent agency giant, even compared his company to the caa that was a small workshop many years ago.

Norman Broca looked at Jonathan Friedman and saw his expression change, his tone couldn't help but be a little more serious, and said, "Joe, I know what you think, but many things need to be taken slowly. And, you have to understand that the company is in a very bad situation right now, so I hope you can take care of the overall situation."

Jonathan Friedman's right hand on his knee clenched into a fist.

Take care of the overall situation?

Ah.

If it's not for the overall situation, the whole project should be one's own.

Just to take care of the overall situation, I only kept the director and screenwriter, and gave up all the other places.

Now.

How do you let yourself take care of the overall situation?

With some bitter thoughts in his heart, Jonathan Friedman said indifferently: "Norman, even so, why is Matthew's salary still so high when everyone else's salary has been reduced? In any case, I can't help myself. Clients explain."

In the face of Jonathan's straightforward question, Norman Broca's expression did not change at all, and he said patiently: "Joe, I think you know Brian's situation better than anyone, so give him a salary of $1.5 million and There's nothing wrong with that. As for that, um, that screenwriter, didn't you say he's only eighteen? $100,000 is pretty generous for an eighteen-year-old kid. You're putting the news now Tell him, I guess the little guy will jump for joy."

Jonathan Friedman, recalling his contact with Simon during this time, was so sure that the young man would never have jumped at the news, even if he did.

Get up, it will definitely not be because of happiness.

Seeing that Jonathan was silent, Norman Broca thought about it and said, "Well, Joe, this is a good start after all. So, as long as this project is successful, I will approve an additional bonus for you at the end of the year, How about it?"

Jonathan Friedman remained silent. After a while, he got up and said, "Norman, I need to think about it."

Norman Broca also stood up, walked around the desk, patted Jonathan Friedman on the shoulder, and said, "Fox wants to sign as soon as possible, so you will give me an answer tomorrow. Bar."

Jonathan Friedman nodded mechanically, turned and left Norman Broca's office.

When the office door was closed, the original happy expression on Norman Broca's face disappeared immediately. For Jonathan, the vice president who was promoted only by relying on the relationship of wma chairman Lou Weiss, he actually looked down on him very much.

WMA's eight vice presidents, Jonathan Friedman, is also basically at the bottom of the rankings.

For Jonathan Friedman's packaging plan, it is not only the major Hollywood studios who are afraid, but Norman Broca also does not want this project to be too successful. If Jonathan Friedman becomes the forerunner of the company's internal reform because of the packaging project of "The Butterfly Effect", the other party's prestige and status in wma will definitely be greatly improved, and even threaten his own status.

Jonathan Friedman just didn't agree immediately, and Norman Broca also roughly understood what the other party would do after he left.

After coming to the desk and sitting down, Norman Broca immediately picked up the phone, pressed the call button and said to the secretary outside, "Pick up Stevens for me."

Jonathan Friedman returned to his office, leaning a little slumped back in his leather chair.

I don't know how long it took, Jonathan Friedman was trying to cheer up and called WMA Chairman Lou Weiss at the New York headquarters on the east coast, hoping to get him from the old boss who promoted him. With some support, the phone on his desk rang first.

When the phone was connected, it happened to be Lou Weiss calling unexpectedly.

The two talked for more than ten minutes. Jonathan Friedman put down the microphone in his hand, and his expression became a little more frustrated.

As the first packing attempt of wma, Jonathan Friedman had just brewed the idea for a long time, and actually had a chat with Lou Weiss on the phone. Although based on the East Coast, Lou Weiss is also very concerned about the project.

It's just that Lou Weiss didn't mean to support Jonathan Friedman just when he called. Instead, he hoped that he could complete the "Butterfly Effect" project as soon as possible. In the end, he also said that wma can't stand the turmoil now, and he still hopes that he can take care of the overall situation.

Faced with this situation, Jonathan Friedman also understands.

Norman Broca must have communicated with several other senior executives and even the board of directors in advance. Moreover, after working in wma for so many years, Jonathan Friedman even faintly realized that Norman Broca didn't want to see the "Butterfly Effect" package project too successful.

Now, perhaps the company's chairman Lou Weiss, CEO Lee Stevens, and even wma's board of directors have all reached a consensus on this matter.

In the face of a large group of conservatives who are no longer motivated, if he wants to force this matter forward, it may only be counterproductive, and he may even lose the vice president position he just got.

Suddenly a little envious of caa, where only Michael Ovitz has a voice.

In this case.

Then look at the bigger picture.

With a self-deprecating smile, Jonathan Friedman pressed the call button on the landline again and instructed his assistant to call Simon to leave a message and ask him to come to wma tomorrow. He then called Brian De Palma in person.

7-11 convenience stores are open 24 hours a day. During this time, Simon has already started shifts.

It happened to be night shift on Tuesday.

Worked from 11am till 7am the next morning.

After the shift in the morning, after breakfast, Simon rode back to the hotel. Hearing a message from wma on his phone, he just took a short break for an hour, and then hurried to Beverly Hills again.

I came to Jonathan's office familiarly, and it was still a few minutes before 10 o'clock. I had to chat with Owen Wright outside, and the door of Jonathan's office was opened.

Simon stopped talking with Owen Wright, turned to look over, and happened to meet the eyes of a young man who came out first, but it was Matthew Broderick.

Jonathan also came out later, and when he saw Simon, he immediately showed a gentle smile and said, "Simon, you are here just in time. Now, this is Matthew Broderick, he is the male protagonist of "The Butterfly Effect", you all It is a young person, and there will definitely be a lot of common language in the future."

Simon hasn't responded yet, and Matthew Broderick, who had a suspicious expression, had already understood at this time, but he didn't give Jonathan Friedman any face at all, and said coldly: "Joe, this person and I are not the same. There will be some common language."

After saying this, Matthew Broderick glanced at Simon again, turned directly, and walked out to the corridor.

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