America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 125 For the Sake of Investment (Subscription Request)
Martin and Bruce were having breakfast in a restaurant near North Hollywood. They heard the morning news and looked at the TV in front of them.

The news footage was taken by paparazzi and clearly recorded the process of Paris Hilton being controlled by the police for dangerous driving last night.

Martin pointed at Bruce.

Lao Bu whispered, "I just met him last night. I didn't expect it to be so soon."

Paris's temporary spokesperson Kim appeared and spoke eloquently to Paris into the reporter's microphone. It seemed that he had been preparing for this for a long time.

Bruce's phone suddenly rang. He opened the text message and took a look. He said, "A TV station and a newspaper wanted to interview Paris. After being released on bail, Paris was in no mood to face the media, so she asked Kim to respond on her behalf."

Martin said: "Borrowing Paris' fame."

"Then make trouble." Bruce said: "It's all entertainment industry tactics."

Martin pondered for a moment and said, "Civilized man, you have been studying and observing for so long. Please help me. There will be a movie soon in which I will be the main character. Please think of some way to promote it."

Bruce thought about it carefully for a while before saying, "I'm just like you. I only know how to do crooked things."

Martin laughed: "Old Bull, you still need to be polite to me?"

"Aren't you going to fight against perverts and freaks? A kettle is a must!" Bruce was thinking of all bad ideas, and he gestured, "Use the kettle to drink water when things are normal, and use the kettle to hit the pervert's head at a critical moment. Then, publicize it through the media that the kettle was made by you and the model is you. It is guaranteed to attract a lot of attention."

Martin was helpless: "You are such a talent!"

Bruce's face became thicker and thicker: "Only slightly better than you."

Martin was thinking, "No, the kettle should be used by women or black people. I am the inventor, which can be used. Chairman Carolyn said that because of the kettle, I am more or less famous all over the United States. These may also be used."

He immediately took out the notepad he carried with him and wrote everything down.

He doesn't need to think about normal methods. Those professional marketing people have more creative ideas than others.

After breakfast, Martin went to the agency to find his agent Thomas.

When I came to the office partition, I found that the hair on Thomas' forehead seemed to have become thinner.

This is a good sign, indicating that Thomas has been carrying the burden and moving him forward.

Thomas told Martin: "You must visit Craven and Ajia often to prevent others from taking advantage of the situation."

Martin nodded: "I go to Craven's studio every day."

Although the project has not been made public, it is not a secret to some well-informed people.

Thomas added, "I have already applied for the project of 'Summer of Jeans' for you. The company will give priority to recommending you to the crew. The role is a football coach. If you can get the role, I am sure I can negotiate a salary of more than $20. The shooting period will be no more than one month."

Martin's focus is not on this: "Let me know when the audition is, and you can handle the details."

Thomas said, “No problem.”

"Yes, Old Bull and I just had an idea..." Martin briefly recounted what happened before: "You are a professional, can you do it?"

Thomas thought of the kettle he had seen before, and after a while he said, "If it can be used and used well, the effect will not be bad. This has always been a topic of social concern and a mainstream value orientation."

Martin didn't stay in the agency for long and soon went to Craven's studio and talked about similar things.

Craven considered it: "If the main plot of the script remains unchanged, some individual characters can be modified appropriately. Promotion is sometimes more important than the quality of the film. Since you have such a foundation, we should use it."

Ajia exclaimed: "Hollywood is more sophisticated than European films. European films focus on showing the dark side of human nature and ignore marketing."

Martin thinks that things should be viewed from both sides: "Some large-scale movies are still very good to watch. I especially like Sophie Marceau."

When watching a movie starring Sophie Marceau, I basically fast forward all the way to a certain scene.

Later, with the development of the Internet, things became even simpler, with various collections available.

Three days later, Craven's team of assistants drew up a preliminary budget.

The film actually does not involve many people and scenes, and it is expected to be completed with a production cost of US$1000 million.

But the production cost that can be reasonably accounted for is $1600 million.

As for the later promotion, there are too many things that can be manipulated.

Martin immediately called the Atlanta support group: "Boss, it's me, Martin. Before I left Atlanta, you and Sofia asked me to pay attention to investable projects. The one I told you about some time ago can now be confirmed."

Vincent, who was in Atlanta, said, "Sophia and I have been waiting for your news. Please tell me more."

Martin said roughly: "It's a horror film, the producer and screenwriter is Hollywood horror godfather Wes Craven, the director is the famous French director Alexandre Aja, I am the male lead, Hollywood gold medal producer Louise Mayer's Pacific Pictures is organizing the platter, and Kelly's Grey Pictures will also participate."

Last time, Vincent and Sophia tasted the sweetness, and he said directly: "How much is the investment? Tell me the number."

Martin said, "I'll send you the budget later. It's $1600 million."

Vincent was very happy: "Leave 1200 million US dollars for me and Sofia. We will rush to Los Angeles as soon as possible to deal with related matters."

Martin agreed immediately: "I'll prepare the materials and send them to you. Take a look first and come back after you've checked them out."

With the support of the fan group in my hometown, I feel confident in doing things.

Martin then called Kelly Gray.

Soon, an assistant manager of Pacific Pictures and an assistant from Craven Studio rented an office at Warner Studios and officially established the "The Hills Have Eyes" film studio.

The studio has independent financial accounting and accepts mixed investment.

After Pacific Pictures and Gray Pictures received a total investment of US$100 million, the crew was officially established.

Wes Craven served as screenwriter and producer, Alexander Aja served as director and executive producer, and Martin, as the representative of Louise and Kelly in the crew, was not only the leading actor, but also a co-producer. Martin's total salary for the two jobs added up to $60.

The premise of all this, of course, is that it can truly attract investment.

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At Los Angeles International Airport, Martin and Mene were waiting at the VIP exit early.

Mene asked, "Boss, why doesn't Old Bu come?"

Martin said casually: "Old Bull is scared."

The reason is simple. Besides Vincent, Sofia is also coming.

She is a shadow that civilized people can never erase in their lifetime.

In the distance, four people turned the corner and walked along the corridor.

Sophia, the leader, was wearing a T-shirt and shorts, with muscles bulging in her arms and legs as if they could explode at any time.

Vincent still wore his cowboy hat.

Following behind was Ivan dragging a suitcase.

To Martin's surprise, the person who dragged Sofia's suitcase was Scott!

Martin took the initiative to step forward and greeted, "Boss, Sophia."

Vincent walked over quickly and hugged Martin with open arms: "My friend, my brother, I knew you were extraordinary. You are still outstanding in Los Angeles."

Martin was no different from before: "Fortunately I didn't let my boss down..." He let go of Vincent and shook hands with Sophia: "And ma'am, you have placed your trust in me."

Sophia's hand felt like a rock, but she was smiling: "You gave me a surprise."

Martin let Mene lead the way and they came to the luxury business car together.

When getting in the car, Scott came over with a splayed gait and whispered, "Boy, you're doing well."

Martin pointed at his ordinary clothes, then pointed at the donkey brand on Scott: "No one is doing as well as you."

Scott held his head high, walked with his legs splayed, and got into the car.

After Martin got in the car, he asked, "Let's go to the hotel first?"

Sophia couldn't wait: "Let's go to the movie studio first."

Martin said to Mene, "Warner Studios."

Vincent was curious: "You're working with Warner Bros?"

"We just rented an office in the studio," Martin said simply. "The studio is currently negotiating with Warner Bros. about distribution. This time, they have signed a global distribution contract, and the revenue will be shared with the box office."

Sophia has learned about the film industry professionally in the past six months: "The box office share is good!"

Martin added: "The studio plans to shoot the entire film in Mexico, with a studio being built in Baja California for interior scenes and a suitable location being sought for exterior scenes."

Sofia smiled even more happily: "Great! Mexico is a great place to make a movie."

All of this was very helpful for accounting, and she gave Martin a thumbs up: "You've thought it through very carefully."

Martin said: "Since you are willing to invest, I will of course urge the crew to make preparations."

After arriving at Warner Studios and taking two electric cars, everyone quickly arrived at the rented office.

Martin made a phone call halfway through the process and found out that Ajia and Craven were waiting at the door of the small office building.

As soon as we got out of the car, Martin introduced the two parties.

When Sophia saw Craven, her eyes widened. This old man was so handsome.

That kind of artistic temperament is indescribable.

Looking at Scott again, it suddenly doesn't seem so good anymore.

While visiting the studio, Craven briefly introduced the progress of the project.

Martin found that Sophia was always asking Craven questions enthusiastically. Before she and Vincent went to discuss specific investment matters with the studio head, she also invited Craven to have dinner together in the evening.

After they entered the conference room, Craven breathed a sigh of relief and quickly found Martin and asked, "What happened to that female King Kong? I just felt like I was being stared at by a female hyena."

Martin asked tentatively, "You to her?"

"You must be joking." Craven said, "I'm normal. How could I possibly like a woman like this? Her arms are thicker than my legs. You're really a pervert..."

Martin could only remind her: "For the sake of the dollar, stay away from her."

Thinking of the tens of millions of dollars of investment, Craven nodded: "I will withdraw first, you cover me from behind."

The old man has been in Hollywood for decades and has seen all kinds of perverts. It’s better for him to run away first.

The investment negotiations went smoothly and the two parties reached a preliminary agreement before leaving get off work.

Two updates today. I am preparing for the next outbreak.

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(End of this chapter)