America gains both fame and fortune

Chapter 611 Everyone takes a step back

In late August, Svetlana and Marina arrived in New York one after another. After passing the interview with the crew, they got the roles of the female killer Ares and Gianna respectively.

The former requires certain movement training.

The glass mirror scene conceived and designed by Chad had not yet been completed, and the action scenes between Ares and Jonathan were scheduled for the end according to the shooting plan.

After several training sessions, Chen Hu found Martin and whispered, "I have carefully observed her and based on my experience of more than 20 years, I can tell that Svetlana has never received any combat training."

Martin said, "Thanks."

After Chen Hu left, Bruce came over and said, "This alone cannot be completely ruled out. Yan Zi's main task is to seduce and obtain information, not to take action."

“It’s less likely,” Martin said.

Bruce paused for a moment and asked, "If you really want to find it out, what are you going to do? None of the Russian spies we caught in the past were real spies. Maybe the Russians don't take it too seriously."

Martin told the truth: "I haven't figured out how to deal with it, but no matter what, at least I need to know who it is."

As for lofty ideas like the seventy-two kinds of torture, he would not tell them to a vulgar person like Bruce for the time being, because vulgar people always like to make crooked associations.

Martin then asked, "What about Marina?"

Bruce said: "Nothing special has been found yet."

Seeing that the set was adjusted, Martin picked up his pistol, entered the set and continued shooting the action scenes.

Chad found a special actor from Japan who had practiced sumo wrestling.

Martin was going to shoot a few action scenes with him.

The tonnage and size of the two sides differed by several levels, just like a ten-year-old child facing a fat man weighing more than 200 pounds.

There were more than 20 action scenes, which took more than two hours to shoot. Martin worked himself into a sweat before he finished them.

Jonathan shot the sumo killer to death.

Martin left the set and found that Louise had arrived, along with Alan Horn.

The latter came over to greet Martin and said, "The fighting scenes are very exciting. It turns out that real shooting is the way to go."

Martin shook his hand and asked, "Why are you here?"

Alan Horn said directly: "John Wick 2 is the first non-Disney film I signed after joining Disney Studios. Its success or failure is related to the two major distribution labels, Disney and Buena Vista. I heard that Ms. Meier was coming, so I came to take a look."

It was almost noon, and Martin pointed at himself and said, "I'm all sweaty. I'm going to take a shower first. I'll treat you later. We can eat and talk."

Allen Horn said, “Yes.”

Martin returned to the trailer. The action scenes in this part of the scene had already been filmed. The afternoon was the crew's media open day, so he took off his makeup and changed his clothes.

There was a sudden knock on the trailer door from outside. Bruce went forward to open the door and Louise came in.

The makeup artist got out of the trailer with Bruce.

Louise closed the door and said, "I'll help you with what to do next."

Martin took off his coat: "I'm going to take a shower."

Louise followed and said, "Let me rub your back."

When the two men went out, Louise's long hair had not been completely dried.

But she doesn't care.

The two met up with Alan Horn and Bruce and went to a nearby restaurant for lunch.

After ordering the food, the topic quickly turned to movies.

Alan Horn said: "John Wick 2 and Lone Survivor have both signed distribution contracts with Disney Pictures, with the former scheduled for the first half of next year and the latter for the holiday season."

Martin was very polite: “Alan, thank you for your support.”

"We are old friends, so there is no need to say these polite words." Alan Horn went straight to the point: "When you return to Los Angeles, Robert Iger invites you to visit Disney."

Martin responded, "No problem, I'll be available anytime after we finish filming this movie."

Robert Iger once brought Disney to the peak, and his successor almost turned Disney into the second Warner Bros.

Alan Horn brought up another important point: "Regarding the length of the contract between Disney Pictures and Davis Studio, I think ten years is the most appropriate, but you insist on five years."

Martin calculated the time and said, "Well, Alan, how about we both make concessions and sign the distribution contract until 2019?"

Allen Horn thought for a while and said, "Okay, let's each make some concessions."

He asked, "I heard that you have the copyrights to several novels and scripts. You own Prince of Thieves and The Martian?"

Martin said: "There are probably several projects."

Alan Horn confirmed: "Will it all be put into production in the future?"

Martin revealed some information appropriately: "The adapted script of "Prince of Thieves" has been completed, and I have reached a verbal commitment with Ridley Scott for "The Martian". If nothing unexpected happens, Ridley will direct this project."

Allen Horn added: "Ridley Scott's science fiction films are always reliable." Martin smiled and said: "I think so too."

“Hopefully, I’ll see these movies sooner rather than later,” Allen-Horn said.

The two sides had a pleasant chat, and after lunch, Alan Horn said goodbye and went to Marvel headquarters.

Louise accompanied Martin back to the studio and said as they walked: "Jennifer Siebel's project has been filmed and has moved into post-production. I have been to the set several times. The director is very professional. The finished film may not be particularly outstanding. , but it shouldn’t be as bad as Uwe Boll’s film.”

Martin also received a call from Siebel and said, "I have discussed this film with Netflix's director Greg Peters. Netflix will buy the copyright of this film. We will discuss the specific price with Netflix based on the quality of the film."

Louise understood what was going on immediately: "Sibel's film will be finished in post-production after the results of the California gubernatorial election are announced in November. Netflix's calculations are very accurate."

Martin laughed: "Gavin Newsom and Jerry Brown are almost certain to win. I am also waiting for the results to come out before talking to Netflix."

He said: "The film production will be completed in that time period, which is also the result I want."

Louise suddenly stopped and turned to look at Martin.

Unlike others, she can be regarded as Martin's guide, and has witnessed Martin's journey step by step to where he is today.

Martin noticed that Louise had stopped, turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"

Louise followed, gently brushed off a speck of dust from Martin's shoulder, took his arm, and said, "Let's go."

Martin said as he walked: "I'd like to trouble you to continue to be the producer of my projects."

Louise understood what he meant: "From now on I will cling to your thighs and wait for the money to be counted."

Martin shrugged. "It might bankrupt you."

Louise remembered something and reminded her specifically: "Hollywood is paying special attention to you now, just like Warner Bros. There are people who are watching you and waiting to grab your favorite projects."

Martin nodded: "I know, I usually pay attention to it, and I have made some real and fake things."

Louise asked curiously, "Like Schwarzenegger and Stallone did back then?"

"More or less." Martin had heard about the rivalry between Stallone and Schwarzenegger in the action film industry.

The two not only focus on their own film projects, but also pay special attention to their competitors' projects. If they hear that their competitors are particularly interested in a certain action film project, they will immediately join the competition.

Because of this, both of them have pretended to be very interested in a project in order to trick their opponents.

By now, the relationship between the two has improved a lot.

Everything Martin heard came from the mouths of Stallone's three daughters.

The afternoon was the crew's media open day. Due to the impact of the Justin Bieber incident some time ago, dozens of media reporters and entertainment bloggers came today.

All the main creative staff of the crew, including Martin and Chad, participated in the media interaction.

The sequels of blockbuster movies still need to be promoted hard in order to sell at a good price.

Reporters inevitably asked about the conflict with Justin Bieber that night.

But the focus is not on the conflict itself, but on Martin's relationship with Taylor Swift.

"We are friends, good friends who can talk about anything." Martin said in his usual tone: "Taylor thinks I can inspire her, so she hangs out with me. That night, we were drinking in a bar near Central Park, and we rushed over immediately after receiving Taylor's call. We thought they were just a bunch of bad boys, but we didn't expect it to be a famous singer."

A reporter asked: "Will Taylor be very grateful for your heroic rescue?"

Martin did not answer directly, but pulled out a shield from the side: "He was the one who really saved people that night, the omnipotent tiger!"

Unfortunately, Chen Hu, who was passing by, was dragged into the wolf's den by Martin.

Martin said seriously: "Tiger has won the National Karate Championship and is also my fighting coach and teacher. That night we only knocked down one harasser each, but Tiger knocked down two by himself!"

This is not nonsense. Reporters have all seen the video of that night, and Chen Hu was the bravest one.

They immediately changed their target and surrounded Chen Hu.

Martin gave Chen Hu a look and slipped away disloyally.

Chen Hu understood Martin's good intentions and worked quietly behind the scenes. It was difficult for him to attract attention with his identity, and even after this series ended, he fell silent again.

Martin came to the opposite side and happened to find Chen Hu looking at him. He nodded slightly at him and cheered him up.

Chad came over and said, "Tiger is a man with real skills."

Martin nodded: "You old guys, I will help you if I can."

Chad thought about himself and suddenly felt a little emotional. He had wasted nearly twenty years in the circle and achieved almost nothing until he met Martin.

He said with gratitude: "Martin, my greatest luck is meeting you."

"You bastard!" Martin deliberately joked, "What you said is too corny. If you want to get gay, go find Mene or Marcus."

Thinking of Marcus who is now as fat as a ball, Chad also said jokingly: "I'm afraid that if he sits down, both he and the chair will break."

That night, Martin returned to the hotel from the studio and met Alexandrovich, who was exhausted.

(End of this chapter)