America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 385 Super Smart Drug

As soon as Martin came out of the terminal of Los Angeles International Airport, he saw Lily. She came to pick him up today.

"Hurry up and get in the car. We can't stay here for long!" Lily opened the trunk of the red Cadillac, asked Martin and Bruce to put their luggage, and asked them to get in the car, "Where are we going?"

Martin said, "Go home."

Lily started the car and drove out of the terminal corridor: "I went to your house the day before yesterday and cleaned the house. I was almost exhausted."

Martin patted the driver's seat lightly: "That's thoughtful."

Lily said: “You gave me a car and helped me find such a good part-time job. If I don’t do something for you, not to mention that Elena will beat me, I will beat myself too.”

At this point, she thought of the tragic experience she had when she returned to Atlanta a few days ago, and encouraged herself: "I must make more money, so that I will have more confidence."

Martin casually added: "This is not a question of money."

The breath that Lily had finally mustered up suddenly deflated: "The Carter family's way of expressing their love is so special."

She thought of her brother again: "Hall, that bastard, he actually dared to run away when I returned to Atlanta. I must encourage him to choose a university in Los Angeles so that he can come to Los Angeles."

Martin could imagine that if Hall really did this, his future life would be very happy.

In Atlanta, he lived under the care of Elena, a sister, and in Los Angeles, he was surrounded by the care of Lily, a sister.

It is such a blessing to be a younger brother.

Martin saw an entertainment newspaper on the passenger seat, so he took it while Lily stopped at a red light, opened it and took a look.

It contained news about the production of The Dark Knight.

After the crew determined the relevant response strategies and publicity and marketing guidelines, they officially released some information to the public. After all, rumors were spreading.

What was published in the newspaper was that Bale had an accident during filming, which resulted in minor injuries and some mental depression, and he was temporarily in hospital for observation.

The Dark Knight is scheduled to be released next summer, but the real effort in publicity and marketing will not begin until next spring.

After reading the newspaper, Martin asked Lily, "Has Bell's injury caused a big response?"

"It's just so-so, not much attention." Lily worked at the Dark Knight Studios and knew a lot about the situation. She asked curiously, "I heard that you and Bell had a fight on the set? Is that true?"

Now is not the time to hype it up, Martin said lightly: "It's just a minor problem."

Lily, however, was very concerned: "Next time he comes to the studio, do you want me to poke him a few times with the carving knife? I guarantee that he will feel terrible pain, or it will be a minor injury."

Martin knew that Lily was really capable of doing this, so he warned her, "Don't get involved in my affairs. This matter is not as simple as you think. Also, don't stab people with a carving knife at every turn."

"I see." As traffic increased, Lily focused on driving.

Back at the Coty community, Lily pressed the remote control, the gate opened, and the Cadillac drove straight in.

The house was very clean and didn't look like it had been uninhabited for months.

Martin saw that the house had been carefully cleaned inside and out, and even new beer was put in the refrigerator. He said to Lily, "That's thoughtful."

Lily was embarrassed. She had lived here a lot in the past few months and said, "I have used a lot of your stock."

"Oh, right." She pointed upstairs: "I turned the side bedroom over there into my room."

Martin nodded without saying anything else. He simply packed his luggage and slumped down on the sofa, suddenly feeling tired.

It’s not that I’m physically tired, but that I’m mentally tired.

Not only does he have to play the role of the Joker, but he also has to control the progress of the conflict with Batman, which is not easy to do.

Now that I think about it, Nolan is really amazing. Although it seems like he made just one movie, he actually put in the thought and energy to make two movies.

The ability to write and create on the spot is not something that ordinary directors can do.

Some directors who can do it are too aloof and disdain to roll up their sleeves and do it themselves.

Bruce took a can of beer and threw it to Martin.

Lily also went to get the can. She glanced at Martin carefully. Seeing that he didn't say anything, she opened it and took a sip, then said, "How many days do you want to sleep in?"

Martin drank some beer and said, "Take a few days off and start practicing. Old Bull, we can't let our guard down. There are too many bastards in this circle. How can we protect ourselves without some skills and strength?"

Bruce strongly agreed: "Indeed, there are too many assholes in the circle!"

Martin took a notebook next to him, which contained many contact information, such as the Angel Shooting Club and the psychological clinic he visited after the Burbank Middle School incident.

In order to prepare for next year's publicity plan, he must start laying the groundwork now.

Martin said, "Old Bull, contact the psychological clinic we went to last time and go there tomorrow."

Bruce understood Martin's plan and responded, "I'll call them."

Lily was surprised: "You have a mental problem? That's impossible? Could it be that Fake..."

"Shut up!" Martin pointed at her and said, "Keep this a secret. Don't tell anyone."

Lily mumbled something and responded, "I know."

Martin said to Bruce again: "By the way, inform Ivan and ask him to take photos and sell them to TMZ." Bruce nodded.

When he finished the call, Martin asked, "How is Ivan adjusting to Los Angeles?"

"He's doing very well. He earned tens of thousands of dollars just from selling news reports on the two cases involving Brad Pitt and Heath Ledger." Bruce was in charge of contacting Ivan: "He bought a new car, rented a new house, and is living a comfortable life."

Lily didn't interrupt, but just listened, knowing that what she heard had to be kept to herself.

Bruce's cell phone rang, and he picked it up and quickly hung up: "I have an appointment, tomorrow morning."

Martin called a nearby restaurant and ordered lunch to be delivered.

The three of them had lunch, and in the afternoon, they moved chairs and sat by the swimming pool in the front yard to chat.

The doorbell rang.

Bruce went to open the door and it was Martin's neighbor, Mr. Jones, and his daughter Jenna who came in.

"Please come this way." Martin asked Lily to quickly move two chairs over.

Lily put the chair away, greeted Mr Jones and said a few words of thanks.

One of her letters of recommendation was provided by Mr. Jones.

Mr. Jones said cheerfully: "I heard your teacher talk about you. He said that you are extremely talented and work very hard. You have a bright future ahead of you."

Lily laughed, "Teachers always like to brag about their students."

Martin poured black tea for Mr. Jones and Jenna and said, "This is Darjeeling black tea, purchased directly from the place of origin. It tastes good."

Jones picked up the teacup and took a sip: "It's really good."

Jenna was not used to this way of drinking, so she asked, "Do you have milk and sugar?"

"I'll get it." Lily went to get milk and sugar cubes.

Jenna added milk and sugar to the teacup while saying, "I haven't seen you in months."

"I've been shooting a new movie in Atlanta." Martin said simply, "That's my hometown, so I didn't come back during the holidays."

Jenna obviously had something to talk to Martin about, and said, "I urged the company to pay the copyright share of the Sacred Valley version of "Wanted" last year. Did you receive it?"

Martin didn't pay much attention. He glanced at Bruce and saw him nod slightly. He said, "Got it."

Jenna said, "I came here today mainly to say thank you. Without your help in getting the authorization, it would be impossible for this DVD to sell over 10 million US dollars."

Martin knew the scale of the Sacred Valley industry, which was no less than that of Hollywood, and was not surprised. He smiled and said, "Very good results."

"Jenna also won a big award at the AVN!" Mr. Jones interrupted, proud of his daughter: "She won three awards including Best Actress and Best Narrative Director."

What could Martin say? He could only say, "Congratulations!"

Jenna quickly said, “I wouldn’t have been able to get these awards without you.”

Martin could roughly guess why Jenna came to his house on the first day he returned to Los Angeles.

Lily looked at Mr. Jones, then at Jenna, and felt that she had learned something new.

Jenna then said, "Martin, I saw Limitless, it's a great movie."

She hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Well... can we continue to cooperate like we did with Wanted? Copyright sharing will definitely not be a problem."

This kind of authorization is common in Hollywood, and Martin has no objection to it.

Jenna added, "I have worked out a preliminary adaptation plan with the company's creative team. I will play the heroine who takes super smart drugs. She goes from being down and out to being a socialite on the Upper East Side. To maintain her image and status, she must obtain more super smart drugs, so she must search for and keep taking smart drugs."

Martin suddenly had a bad association.

Lily asked curiously, "Jenna, the super smart drug you mentioned shouldn't be the pill in the movie, right?"

"Of course not." Jenna said openly: "The heroine takes the genetic factors of men, but not every man's genetic factors can become a super smart drug suitable for her, so she needs to search and try."

Lily understood it immediately, it was indeed very Holy Valley.

Jenna smiled and said, "This kind of creativity is very suitable for me. In addition to being the leading actress, I also plan to continue to be the director."

Martin's Davis Studio directly bought out the film and television rights to the original novel, so there was no problem with authorization.

The industry doesn't shy away from this, and it's a way for many film and television production companies to increase their copyright revenue. Martin only thought about it for a moment, and then said, "I personally don't object to licensing, Jenna, you can go directly to my Davis studio and talk to Jessica Tinovich about licensing and copyright sharing."

Jenna said, "Martin, thank you so much."

"You're welcome." Martin glanced at Mr. Jones and said half-jokingly, "The copyright fees and share will not be reduced by a dollar."

Jenna thanks again, it is not easy to grab the relevant authorization for a popular movie like this.

The Joneses had afternoon tea and then took their leave.

Before leaving the door, Mr. Jones said to Martin, "When Jenna's new film is finished, ask her to send it to you as soon as possible. Then give me more suggestions."

(End of this chapter)