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"Good daughters"

"Daddy will miss you"

A few days later, Qin Dong waved goodbye to all the female stars and went straight to the country.

The Chinese New Year is almost here, and I go home to spend time with my women, children, and parents.

This time, I will most likely stay at home for about half a month to twenty days, just in time to celebrate the New Year.

At that time, we will continue to set off and start shooting a new movie.

There are several movies waiting for Qin Dong after the New Year.

Los Angeles.

Sony Pictures.

But it is the light of the sword and the shadow of the sword.

President's Office.

"Jeff, we are all old friends."

Martin Bob handed over a contract, looked at Jeff Black, the president of Sony Columbia, and said in a deep voice:

"Under the ultra-low contract you offered Sony"

"You must sign this confidentiality contract before I can let Tom sign it."

"Please read the contract first."

Jeff Black was silent, what the other party said was correct.

He lowered his head and read the confidentiality contract in detail.

"Fifty million liquidated damages, with a statute of limitations of fifteen years?"

"Martin, the amount of liquidated damages is too high."

"And why only explain our Sony's responsibilities, but what about your CAA and Tom's responsibilities?"

"The news leaked, maybe it was you who leaked it."

After reading it, Jeff became very dissatisfied and got angry.

Doesn’t this contract treat him as a fool?

"NO,"

"Jeff, you, the president, know how low the film contract offered by Sony is."

Martin Bob slowly shook his finger:

"Do you think Tom, the client, would deliberately leak the information to damage his reputation?"

"We are all old friends and have been working in this circle for decades."

"You know that once this kind of film contract is exposed, it will have a huge impact on Tom's future films."

"So there's absolutely no way Tom could leak it."

"And the reason why I came to talk to you in person is because once this film contract is signed."

"Only Tom and I know about this contract. It will be placed in a safe and no third party will know about it."

"As the president of CAA, I will not let the careers of CAA's superstars be damaged."

Jeff Black was silent, he wanted to refute.

It's a pity that we are all old friends and old foxes. There is no need to play with such childish scheming. It will not be on the table.

"Martin, you must ensure that the movie starts shooting this year."

"This is also the reason why we, Sony Columbia, should consider Tom."

"To be honest, Tom is really old and not very suitable."

"If it weren't for Qin, we at Sony would definitely reject Tom."

After a long time, Jeff said something difficult, trying to get Martin's approval.

In the beginning, when Martin Bob came to visit with Tom Cruise, Sony was actually unwilling.

Because once a movie is successful, it will definitely not be one, but definitely a series.

But Tom Cruise is a superstar, and a very old superstar.

This kind of first film requires a high salary, and for subsequent sequels, the salary will not be sky-high.

In addition, he is too old. If the series takes ten or eight years to be filmed, will Tom still be able to appear in the movie?

Will movie fans approve?

"Yeah I understand."

Martin nodded, agreeing with the other person's statement.

Being older means being older, and you can’t veto:

"I guarantee with the credibility of the president of CAA that as long as Tom signs it, the film will be shot this year."

""

Jeff Black was silent for a while, then picked up the pen and signed, and then pressed the phone button:

"Qui Li, go get the actor's contract for [Venom]."

"Remember to keep it secret."

After the secretary brought the contract over, Jeff signed it again, handed it to Martin, and emphasized again:

"After Tom signs it, he must hand it over to me, Martin."

"Also, I want to see Qin within a week after getting the contract."

"I want to hear Qin say with my own ears that [Venom] will definitely be filmed this year."

As the president of Sony Columbia, Jeff Black is also very stressed.

This time, I chose Tom Cruise to play the male lead in "Venom" against all odds, but I took a big risk.

Everything is poisonous.

Jeff was betting on Qin Dong's eyesight. Since the other party recommended Tom, Jeff believed in Qin Dong's eyesight.

"no problem."

"Jeff, see you next time."

Martin took the contract and said goodbye politely with a smile.

But after walking out of the Sony building and getting into his car, his smile disappeared:

"Basic salary of five million, plus 10% of the North American box office share."

"The gamble is a bit big this time."

Martin and Tom Cruise themselves are extremely dissatisfied with this contract.

However, Sony Colombia also has a tough attitude.

No, I should say very tough.

People don't like Tom at all.

I despise the other party for being too old, and I despise the other party's movies in the past ten years. Most of them have been rejected, and they are unwilling to use Tom.

In the end, Martin and Tom discussed it for several days and finally decided to trust Qin Dong's eyes.

Since Qin Dong specifically recommended this anti-superhero [Venom], let’s take the risk and give it a try.

So the final focus is on the confidentiality contract.

This ultra-low film contract must not be made known to the media, otherwise it will be a major blow to Tom Cruise's career.

Hollywood superstar is a status. Once your salary drops, it is extremely difficult to move up again.

However, Sony can be regarded as saving face for Martin, the president of CAA, and the superstar Tom Cruise.

As long as the box office of the first movie is good, the second movie will receive a 5% increase in sales, reaching a share of 15% of the North American box office.

The third part increased by 5% again, reaching 20% ​​of the North American box office share.

So far, capped.

Even if there are four to five six sequels, there will still be a 20% cap.

Death Star Building.

CAA headquarters.

President's Office.

""

"Martha, what's wrong?"

As soon as Martin returned to his office, he saw Martha, the company's senior agent, knocking on the door and coming in.

""

"Jennifer Lawrence, and Elizabeth Olsen, both asked me about the progress of Tom Cruise's contract with Sony Columbia."

"Want to know which superhero to film."

"I want to know if they are suitable to play the leading role."

Martha immediately reported it.

As Martha, who has only become a senior partner of CAA in recent years, she is still very afraid of the intimidating power of Martin, the president.

"Jennifer Elizabeth"

"Well, let me think about it."

"This is Qin's woman. She was recommended by him. Now she is the artist you are taking with you."

Martin Bob leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes slightly and thinking.

CAA is very big and has signed contracts with artists from all walks of life, not just actors in the entertainment industry, but also other singer circles, models, and sports athletes.

Because of Qin Dong, Martin recalled who the two artists Martha mentioned were.

"Yes, BOSS."

"They got the news. It seems that it was revealed by Qin."

Martin guessed the reason immediately, paused and asked:

"Are there any other actresses within CAA who would also like to compete for this role?"

"BOSS, there is another female artist in the company, Evangeline Lilly. She also wants to compete. She is not the artist I coach, but she was also on the Caribbean island a few days ago."

Martha hinted.

I can't hide this, even though I really want to win roles for my artists.

But President Martin has flown to the Caribbean before.

It's just that Martin is old and too lazy to think. In fact, when the other party is free, Martha's little trick will definitely be seen through.

If something like this really happened, the consequences would not be something Martha was willing to bear.

"Oh, I remembered."

"Jennifer and Elizabeth were both in the Caribbean a few days ago, accompanying Qin."

"So, among the women who were with Qin at that time, there must be some who want to compete."

Martin suddenly realized it and then recalled it.

A few days ago, when Tom and I were talking to Qin Dong in the Caribbean, there were a large number of Hollywood female stars in the swimming pool under the villa.

"Well, Martha, you can ask Tom's opinion some other time."

Martin knows the preferences and taboos of his superstar Tom Cruise.

When Tom Cruise became a superstar in the 1990s, he hated the fact that his female co-stars were taller than him.

Unless there are special circumstances, avoid actresses who are taller than him.

Even if the female star is too beautiful, it won't work.

Tom felt that this kind of vase was too beautiful and would affect the brilliance of his protagonist, so he had to find a vase with a general appearance.

Anyway, Tom Cruise is not the only one who has this quirk.

The famous stars in Hollywood all have their own quirks and quirks, which are eye-opening to anyone who knows them.

So Martin couldn't make the decision, let alone Qin who had to make the final decision.

"Okay, BOSS."