America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 216 Three Years, 1500 Million

Saturday at the Four Seasons Hotel, the longtime private room of the Weinstein Company.

Like most producers in the industry, Harvey keeps up to date with the latest film statistics.

This week, there is another movie that he is very interested in released.

Harvey found the name of "Summer of Jeans" in the box office statistics on Friday.

It earned $775 million on its first day in North America, ranking second only to Star Wars Episode 3 which was released in the first weekend of May.

In the cast announced by Warner Bros., Martin Davis is the male lead.

If that's the case, the film he stars in will be a success once again?
Harvey thought back to the young actor he had talked to once. He didn't show any disrespect to him in his words and seemed respectful on the surface, but what was the reality?

Martin Davis' agent rejected his invitation.

Even if it was very tactful, a rejection was a rejection.

This made Harvey a little annoyed and also made his promise to Matt Damon go awry.

The bathroom door opened from the inside and Meryl Streep in her pajamas came over, leaned over and kissed Harvey's fat face, then walked around and sat on the sofa opposite him.

Although she is over 50, Meryl has taken good care of herself and looks only about 40.

Harvey asked, "When are you leaving?"

Meryl said, "I'm on a flight this afternoon. I have a family and I want to go back to New York to be a good wife and a good mother."

Harvey stared at her for a moment and asked, "Are you still in touch with Jack Nicholson?"

Meryl didn't answer, but asked, "Why are you asking that?"

"Jack joined Scorsese's The Departed." Harvey said directly: "Do you know Martin Davis? He is also in the Departed crew."

Meryl guessed: "That Los Angeles hero? He's just a small actor. Did he offend you?"

Harvey said: "Please tell Jack not to let Martin Davis get too comfortable in the crew of The Departed. Matt Damon will cooperate with him."

Meryl lit a cigarette, took a puff, and said, "I get together with Jack a few times a year. As old friends, we always need some special ways to maintain our relationship. I will convey your message to Jack, but you know he has a very strange temper. I can't guarantee anything."

She was curious: "Is it worth it for a little star?"

"He is not just an ordinary little star. He can attract investment and has the support of Pacific Pictures." Harvey recently learned: "Warner Bros. also values ​​him very much."

Meryl blew out the cigarette in her mouth, and without further questioning, she said, "Where's the next Oscar you promised me?"

"Be patient." Harvey's fat face trembled with laughter: "I'm looking for a suitable project. I will definitely do what I promised you."

Meryl put out her cigarette, stood up and unbuttoned her pajamas.

Whether she wants to get Harvey Weinstein's help or it's about the Oscars, she always has to express her courtesy.

Two hours later, Meryl, wearing makeup, left Harvey's long-term room and took the elevator downstairs.

Two floors down, the elevator stopped and opened, and Julie walked in alone.

The two looked at each other and neither paid any attention to the other.

Meryl, who is experienced and an expert, smells a similar smell from Julie, the smell of having an affair with a man.

It's a taste that can only be felt but not described.

Meryl complained in her heart, which producer did this bitch just accompany?

The elevator opened and the two left the hotel separately.

Half an hour later, Martin left the hotel and got into the car driven by Bruce, heading to California Institute of Technology to participate in the film's promotional event.

Although the main audience of jeans is teenagers, they have good reputation among the audience and the media. The CS score of the former is A, and the average MTC media score of the latter is 73 points.

Moreover, Martin and Blake's outstanding appearance has also attracted a lot of support from those who like beauty.

These days, appearance still counts as justice in the market.

If a fat, black and ugly person is chosen as the spokesperson, the product will collapse immediately.

The super magical era will not truly begin for nearly ten years.

Although Martin did not carry out any special publicity, he still fully cooperated with the crew and distributors in normal activities.

Warner Bros. pushed him into the leading man's position, and he would naturally benefit from the film's success.

On the second day of its release, Jeans maintained a similar popularity as yesterday, taking in $807 million in North America.

On Saturday night, Martin invited Blake to dinner and the two went to an upscale restaurant in Pasanadi.

The waiter brought the dishes and poured drinks for them.

Blake was very excited: "Did you see that? Those people surrounded me and asked for my autograph. I just took a picture with them and they were so happy that they went crazy."

Martin raised his glass and said, "Congratulations on becoming famous!"

Blake clinked glasses with him, his head still clear: "I'm infected with your good luck, Martin. Without you, the performance of this film might be reduced by half."

Martin asked casually, "Who said that?"

Black made no secret of it: "Director Kappis and several Warner Bros. executives said so. They said you and the shooting incident added value to the film." Thinking of the danger at Burbank Middle School at the time, Martin sighed: "I would rather not have any additional benefits than encounter such a thing again."

Who the hell wants to face the gun?

Blake picked up a piece of greens and ate it, not without regret: "We can't become the top of the box office charts."

Martin smiled and consoled, "There's nothing we can do. Star Wars: Episode 3 was released last weekend. Even if it was the next weekend, we can't compete with Anakin."

Blake envied: "Martin, you have won two box office championships, and I haven't won even one."

Martin said, "Take your time. Don't rush."

Anyone who knows the North American film market will know how powerful George Lucas claims the final chapter of Star Wars is. It is a true box office bomb.

But Jeans still reaped good box office revenue thanks to the influence of Star Wars.

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Coca-Cola headquarters in Atlanta on Monday.

Thomas and his assistant Natasha once again walked into the negotiation meeting room.

Justin, the commissioner in charge of the negotiations, was waiting in the conference room.

The two sides shook hands and sat on each side of the conference table, preparing for a new round of negotiations.

Thomas spoke first: "I brought some new information, I hope you can take a look at it."

Justin nodded: "Okay."

Natasha opened her laptop, connected it to the projector, opened a file, and the information in it was immediately projected onto the silver-white screen.

Thomas pointed a laser pointer at the screen and said, "Last weekend, my client, Martin Davis, starred in the film 'The Summer of Jeans' which was released in North America. It earned $2087 million at the box office in its first weekend. The film was a huge success!"

Justin has already seen the relevant news and statistics. Martin Davis has continued his upward momentum and will have a greater influence in the future.

Thomas clicked on an excerpt from an interview: "When talking about the box office, Warner Bros. executives said that Martin's personal influence at least increased the box office figures by one third in North America in order to achieve such results in the first week."

He gestured to Natasha.

Natasha switched to the next page, which was mainly composed of pictures, photos and videos of the Jeans premiere.

She clicked on the video and immediately a chaotic sound started to sound.

"Coke Cult!"

"Coke Master!"

In the video, Martin was standing on the red carpet, and similar shouts were heard one after another.

Hundreds of fans took out their Coca-Cola bottles and held them high to pay tribute to Martin, the leader of the Coke cult.

After the video finished playing, Natasha clicked the mouse again, and the screen switched to screenshots of Internet forums and various news reports.

It is filled with various short comments and gossip about the Coca Cola Cult from netizens and the media.

"Although the Coca Cola Cult has never been truly established, it has been widely recognized, and Martin's reputation as the leader has spread throughout the United States." Thomas was confident and spoke with extra confidence: "Another point is that Martin is only 24 years old now, and his career has just started. In the next three years, he will only go higher and higher."

Justin seemed not to have heard Thomas' words. He stared at the projection screen and said, "Coke Cult, it's so interesting."

Thomas smiled and said: "No one expected that Martin's unintentional action would have such a great impact."

He switched back to the topic of the negotiation at the right time: "For Martin, who is so special to Coca-Cola and a star who is widely expected to be popular in the future, isn't it worth a three-year, $3 million endorsement?"

In fact, this number did not exceed the upper limit of Coca-Cola. Justin opened the laptop in front of him and browsed various news about Martin on the Internet again.

There are many positive reviews and Martin has a very good public image.

As for Anne Hathaway's die-hard fans attacking Martin for alleged cheating and infidelity, as long as it does not involve breaking the law, it has never been a problem in celebrity commercial endorsements.

On the contrary, if they can create gossip that attracts the whole country's attention like big stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, they will help push it from behind.

Justin went to see Martin's future work plans.

Coca-Cola has consulted with experts from CS Company. The "Wanted" currently being filmed in Atlanta has the support of this year's major events. As long as it is not too bad, the chances of success are very high.

The next job is to play the second male lead in "The Departed", Martin Scorsese's gangster film, opposite Leonardo DiCaprio. Even as an outsider to the industry, Justin knows that the chances of success are much higher than failure.

There is also a Presidential Medal of Freedom in July.

In other words, in the next two or three years, even if Martin Davis is unlucky, the chances of his fall are very small.

Justin did not hesitate any longer and said, "I accept the three-year, $3 million endorsement fee."

Thomas breathed a sigh of relief; the most crucial point had been agreed upon.

He stood up and shook hands with Justin across from him: "Look, we are reaching more and more consensus."

Justin shook his hand vigorously and said, "I hope everything will go as smoothly as it did today."

Having discussed the most difficult point does not mean the end, as there are still dozens of other small items to discuss. For an agent like Thomas from a professional agency, even the time Martin attends a Coca-Cola event and the vehicle he takes must be specified in the terms of the contract.

My wife and daughter no longer have fevers, so I don't need to take care of them anymore. I can concentrate on writing today.
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