novelraw Chapter 105 Ambitious
Chapter 105 Ambitious
After leaving the coffee shop, Eve and Mandy are going to go shopping to see the clothes they wear every day. Her wardrobe is a bit empty and needs to be filled urgently.And Robert started negotiating with the producers of MGM about Eve's treatment, and both parties wanted to sign the contract before Christmas.
Eve is now cash-strapped, so she naturally didn't go to any famous brand boutiques or flagship stores, but bought in some relatively cheap places.
In fact, her favorite thing is long skirts, which are suitable for matching with a sweater, or a small suit, and can even be worn in spring and autumn.
I didn't sleep well last night. Eve planned to go home to catch up on sleep, but after going shopping, she didn't feel very sleepy or tired. She ate a sandwich at noon and continued to buy.
Considering that Keanu will have to attend various awards ceremonies, she also brought a gift for Keanu, and bought unremarkable Armani cufflinks, which are made of matte material and have a strip-shaped symmetrical design, with the eagle logo engraved in the middle .
It is definitely not used at ordinary times, it needs cuff button shirts to cooperate, and ordinary shirts have their own buttons.
After the two confirmed their relationship, Eve hadn't given her boyfriend a gift yet, so it was a Christmas present after buying it back and wrapping it up.
Taking a taxi back home with big bags and small bags, she didn't want to move after throwing things on the sofa, and it was a bit troublesome to walk in high heels.
At this moment, Eve was a little sleepy. She pulled the blanket over her body and curled up on the sofa to take a nap.
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In the editing room, David Lynch is editing the pilot episode of "Mulholland Drive". After shooting for so long, he must submit the pilot episode to ABC TV for review and approval before Christmas.
Perhaps most people know that an important feature of American dramas is that they are broadcast on a seasonal basis. The so-called one season refers to September to May of the next year.Every September, a series of old dramas will return and new dramas will premiere. Almost every TV station has different TV programs in different time periods.
"Mulholland Drive" is an R-rated TV series, if it is booked by ABC TV station, it will definitely not be broadcast in prime time, but will have to be put in the middle of the night.
The production cost of the TV series he directed is very high. If the numbers are not handled well, there is a high possibility that it will be cut in half. Therefore, it is not a big deal after the pilot episode is filmed, and it has to be filmed and broadcast at the same time.
The highest criterion in the American drama industry is that the ratings determine the fate of a TV series. If the ratings are high, it is not a problem to shoot ten or even twenty seasons.
"David, have you finished editing now?" Tony Hunter asked with concern, "The pilot episode will be handed in tomorrow. If it is not finished, it will be difficult for me to apply for an extension."
Tony is the person in charge of the television drama production center of abc TV station. He has a good relationship with David Lynch. The two have been working together since "Twin Peaks" a few years ago. This time David Lynch returned to the TV drama circle for the first time It was him who was looking for.
"The editing is basically finished, but the soundtrack is still a bit lacking. I have worked hard to shorten the length to 58 minutes."
David Lynch lights up a cigarette and now relies on nicotine for energy.
"Your shooting efficiency is too low. If you still shoot at this speed after booking, I seriously doubt your efficiency. Can you release one episode a week?" Tony Hunter said so bluntly when no one was around. , He bears a lot of pressure. "Mulholland Drive" has a high production cost and slow shooting efficiency. It looks more like a movie than a TV series.
During the year-end review of ABC TV, they discovered that they had given the pilot episode of "Mulholland Drive" a quota of 600 million US dollars!
In this era, the production cost of most TV dramas is only a few hundred thousand dollars, and TV dramas that can reach millions can be called big productions.
The most frightening thing is that David Lynch actually spent the 600 million dollars completely, basically there is not much left.
Originally, the executives of abc TV station were not optimistic about this kind of suspenseful and brain-burning TV series, and the production cost was high and the shooting efficiency was low. They almost canceled the reservation of the TV series without watching the pilot episode.
Tony Hunter tried his best to fight for the right to watch the film. If the pilot episode can't impress the top management, then the TV series can be washed and slept.
Although David had quarreled and had conflicts with Tony, he still said at this time: "The reason why we shot this time is slower because we also shot the scenes that will be needed later. We can omit this part at that time." Time, just use the material you are shooting now."
Just like Betty and Rita met privately on Mulholland Drive, and then went along the forest path to direct Adam's house, this episode will actually not appear in the pilot episode or the first episode, but will be montage later used in clips.
"Now that you're done editing, can I see it?"
"Of course. By the way, you can give me some advice, so I still have time to fine-tune it."
There is a TV in the editing room, and Tony Hunter sat on a chair and stared at the screen intently, the expression on his face constantly changing. It only took an hour from the initial curiosity about what happened to the livid face later.
After watching the pilot episode, he couldn't find any words to describe it. He shook his head at his friend and left.
These episodes actually cost $600 million?What the hell was this hour about?I don't understand it at all!
Tony already had a premonition that he might encounter a workplace crisis tomorrow.
Most of the time, when audiences choose film and television works, they hardly choose works that require brainstorming.After working all day, I just want to have a good rest while lying on the sofa. I need a TV series to relax my brain.
So everyone likes to watch "Friends", "X-Files", "ER Stories".
The more complicated a TV series, the more limited its appeal to the audience, and in the end it can only become a carnival for certain groups of people, and it is difficult to popularize it.
Tony doesn't doubt the quality of "Mulholland Drive". It may indeed be a very good TV series, but it is obviously not very suitable for housewives and adults who work hard all day to watch in the late night time every Wednesday. Who wants to watch TV at home after work and have to constantly use their brains?
abc television is a public television station, which is open to audiences of all levels in the united states, and what is needed is some TV dramas with a wider audience.
If he wants to be held accountable this time, Tony will definitely not be able to get rid of it, and the loss is really big. ...
"Ding-dong~ding-dong~"
The sound of the doorbell woke Eve up from her sleep. She threw off the thin blanket on her body, put on her shoes and walked slowly to the door. She lay on the cat's eye and looked outside before opening the door.
Holding a pizza box in his hand, Keanu said with a smile, "Miss Campbell, the takeaway you ordered has been delivered."
Eve made an agreement with him to stay at home together tonight and enjoy the world together, but neither of them wanted to cook, so they decided to eat takeaway.
During the Christmas holiday, Eve doesn't need to go on a diet on purpose, as long as she keeps exercising, she can relax her diet appropriately. Just in "Almost Famous", she doesn't need to be too thin, but to have a healthy aesthetic.
"Thank you, do you need a tip?" Eve joked.
"Can you give me a kiss as a tip?" Keanu pointed to his cheek.
But Eve shook her head, "No, only my boyfriend can enjoy this treatment."
She moved out of the way so Keanu could come in.
At this time, the sky outside was pitch black, and Eve didn't know how long she had slept. She yawned and said, "I guess I won't be able to fall asleep until very late tonight. I should have rented more dishes earlier."
She kind of misses the feeling of watching movies and TV series on the Internet, and really wants technology to develop faster.
"Did you go shopping today?" Keanu put the pizza box on the coffee table, carefully took off the paper shopping bags and put them on the floor, without checking what was inside.
"I went to the music center square to discuss things, and ended up buying some clothes and skirts. I can let you evaluate them then."
Eve searched in these bags, then took out two T-shirts that looked similar, and said, "I also have a gift for you, what do you think of this T-shirt?"
Although wearing the same pair of couple outfits is completely unfashionable, Keanu is not in the fashion line anyway, and sometimes the clothes he wore before were very ordinary.Now that they are a couple, Eve wants to tidy up her boyfriend, and dressing up her boyfriend is also the fun.
Keanu picked up the black T-shirt that was obviously a few sizes too big in surprise, and Eve next to it was a white one of the same style, "I like it very much, I want to change it now!"
"It's fine if you like it. Didn't you say you're going to go hiking in a few days? We can go out in this suit. I even have hiking sneakers ready."
It was obviously a very cheap and cheap t-shirt, but Keanu carefully folded it and put it back in the bag, lest the pizza get it dirty.
The two of them already have enough plans for the Christmas holiday, almost every day has a different itinerary, and it will never be boring.
What mountain climbing, beaches, art galleries, ocean parks, amusement parks, camping and horseback riding, etc., all the places that I have never had the opportunity to go to experience all over again!
Playing together is the fastest way for couples to warm up. They don't care that these places are public places, and they are not afraid of paparazzi's follow-up.
These days, they didn't pay attention to it. When they should go to the market, they would go to the market, and if they should go to eat food, they would eat food. I don't know how many people have bumped into the two of them holding hands.
Eve was too busy to bother with gossip newspapers, and Keanu hadn't even read them, so I don't know if the outside world found out.If there are reports in this regard, Mandy must be the first to find out. She likes to read this type of gossip tabloids, and then ridicule these reports based on what she knows.
That's why Eve sometimes suspects Mandy's motivation for entering the entertainment industry as an assistant, maybe it's to get closer to the place where the gossip happened.
"What should we watch today?" Keanu thought for a while, then suddenly said: "Your house doesn't even have a projector, so we can't seem to watch anything."
This was the case yesterday. He was just asking knowingly. He deliberately didn't remind Eve to buy the player in order to find a reason to coax Eve into his home.
If other things are missing, Keanu will definitely drive directly to buy them back, and the dvd projector is absolutely impossible to buy.
Eve watched his performance alone and said with a smile: "Next time you can directly invite me to your side. Now that I've remembered it, I'll go buy a projector tomorrow."
"Then let's go over after eating?" Keanu followed suit and started the invitation.
"Okay, I just ate something and went for a walk in the community."
Eve brought him a bottle of Budweiser beer from the kitchen, and mixed fresh cucumbers with avocado, kiwi, nuts, low-fat milk, and a spoonful of honey, and used a cooking machine to make a cup of green fruit and vegetable juice. .
This fruit and vegetable juice is widely circulated in Hollywood. It is almost a weight-loss drink for everyone. No matter the taste or appearance, it will not disappoint. It is a weight-loss product that Eve will not resist. It is healthy and delicious.
There is no trace of Coke in her home, not even a sugar-free Coke, because she is afraid that she will become addicted to carbonated drinks.
Keanu unscrewed the beer cap with his hands and took a sip comfortably. Beer and pizza are a perfect match.Although his diet is also restricted, it is far less strict than Eve's. It's okay to indulge occasionally, after all, he consumes a lot.Not only do I have to exercise in the gym every day, but I also have to learn martial arts and guitar.
Recently, with the help of acting director, Keanu is looking forward to the filming of "Almost Famous" more and more. He really wants Eve to see his progress. It would be the most wonderful thing if both of them can be nominated.
Eve put on food-grade plastic gloves, took a bite of a slice of pizza, and returned to the long-lost happiness.
"I deliberately asked them to put less cheese."
"It's delicious. It's been a while since I've had pizza. Now I suddenly have a craving for chips and chicken wings. It feels like my inner demon has been released."
The two sat cross-legged on the ground and shared the delicious food. In fact, Keanu ate most of it. Even if Eve liked it, he only ate two slices.
Eve put all the packaging in the garbage bag, and she was going to throw out the garbage when she went out for a walk later, so as not to let the garbage stay at home overnight. "Honey, you already have several voice messages on your phone." Keanu noticed that Eve's phone in the corner of the sofa was on again, so he reminded him.
"I put it on mute before, and forgot to turn it back on." Eve reached for the phone, and she glanced at the voicemail, all three letters in it were from the manager.
"Sorry, it's Robert. It may be something about work. Can I listen to these voice messages first?"
Keanu nodded, and walked out the door with a garbage bag in his hand, leaving her private space in this way.
Eve put this old-style Nokia mobile phone to her ear, and listened carefully to the messages. After listening, she felt a little confused, and directly dialed the manager's phone number.
"Thank God you finally got back on the phone, just a minute ago I was debating whether to call Mr. Reeves and ask about the situation."
"Do you have Keanu's private phone number?" Eve was skeptical.
Robert chuckled twice: "When we met before, I asked him for his phone number as your manager. I was afraid that one day you would go to his house without your phone and you would not be able to get in touch."
"OK, ok." Eve surrendered again and again, "I heard what you said before, what do they mean by wanting my portrait rights?"
"Although the producers at MGM have little experience, they have a long-term vision. They have already made preparations for the design and sales of various derivative products before the filming begins. If the film responds well, They will cooperate with Mattel, the world's largest toy company, to launch derivative products such as the iconic Barbie doll of the protagonist Elle."
Ellie's appearance is actually Eve, so she needs to write the portrait rights, patent usage rights, special management rights, etc. into the contract.
"Aside from this Barbie doll, are there any other derivatives?" This is the first time Eve has encountered this kind of situation, and all the previous films she participated in did not specifically mention these aspects.
It’s really because the image of Ellie in the movie is too ready for derivative product development, with both a bunny girl look and a classic picture of a dog in a pink dress.Ellie walks around the Harvard campus in an extremely ostentatious pink outfit that looks like a real Barbie.Even pink, an extremely girly color, can usher in word of mouth and become a protective color for girls.
"There are quite a lot... These producers are very flexible, and they will definitely not be limited to chick movies in the future." Robert sighed, then stared at the terms he had printed out and read: "The author of the novel you met this morning Amanda Brown intends to release the original novel during the promotion period of the film. Mark has cooperated with the famous hair stylist Vida Sassoon. The full-line spokesperson, which will last for half a year."
"Besides, there are musical adaptations, which have nothing to do with us."
Eve felt that it was a bit tricky, and she asked, "How to deal with these authorizations better? Do you have experience with CAA?"
"For example, your boyfriend's Neo has a doll, but it's not from Mattel, but from Funko."
"Then launching a pink legal Barbie doll seems to be very good. Fans should start from a young age. When the children who play Barbie dolls grow up now, maybe I can gain some fans. This is very good, specifically How is authorization calculated?"
"What MGM and Mattel mean is that you get 5% of the sales, and if you sell $100, you get $5. How many Barbie dolls you can sell depends on the movie and Your influence. As for novels and musicals, you have nothing to do with it, only the Vader Sassoon hair salon and endorsement, the endorsement fee for the whole line is 100 million US dollars, you don’t need to shoot commercials, it’s just stills.”
Vinda Sassoon is a globally recognized hairstyle master. His most famous creation is the bobo hairstyle, and he liberates ladies from boring and boring hairstyles with delicate shapes and neat lines.
Vida-Sassoon hair salons and hair design schools have been opened all over the United States. The brand founded under my name was acquired by Procter & Gamble and developed rapidly, becoming a world-renowned hair related product!
This time, MGM wanted to use Sassoon's promotional capabilities in the United States and even the world to combine with the film, and to promote the film in this unexpected way.
At that time, the Vida-Sassoon hair salons in various places will hang up the posters of "Legal Blonde", and the character poster of the movie's protagonist Ellie will become the limited spokesperson of Sassoon, achieving a win-win situation.
"If you don't shoot video commercials or TV commercials, the spokesperson feels pretty good. I feel that I can get 100 million dollars in endorsement fees without doing anything." Eve said with a smile: "If I don't agree, they should also Will sneak around and have movie posters in hair salons."
After all, the contract states that it is the image of the protagonist Ellie, not Eve Campbell. The capitalists are very capable of playing around and taking advantage of loopholes.
A movie with an investment of 1800 million US dollars is really played by the producers. I don't know what new tricks are waiting for it.
"You know. If you don't sign this endorsement contract, they will say that cooperating with Sassoon is a kind of film promotion method, because the other party will provide hair support for the crew. You will be replaced by Vader Sassoon. I will design the hairstyle myself! There are not many actresses in Hollywood who can enjoy this kind of treatment."
Eve touched her short hair, and she complained in a low voice: "If I cut my hair short, I will be very happy. But I have long hair in the movie, and I need hair extensions. Does Mr. Sassoon have the time and energy? Help me cut my hair?"
The aesthetic direction of Vader-Sassoon is very simple, simplicity is elegance.
"You have no other choice. In fact, I think this is pretty good. I really want to see how you become America's sweetheart. By the way, the salary and dividends have also been negotiated. They are very interested in box office dividends, 5% North American box office dividends After a while, an agreement was reached, that is, there was friction on the advance payment, and it was finally fixed at $100 million."
"Good job, I hope the box office of the movie will be higher." Eve said excitedly, wishing to skip to the day when "Legally Blonde" was released!
"Now I am very confident in this movie. These two producers have unique ideas. Since there are so many peripheral product development ideas, they definitely want the movie to make a profit. And I have never seen the promotion method before. Maybe it can be compared with Back then, "The Blair Witch" was able to create miracles by relying on marketing and publicity. Besides, the quality of your movie is much higher than "The Blair Witch."
Originally, before the negotiation, Robert was actually a little pessimistic, worried that "Legal Blonde" had a mediocre North American box office, and that if Eve wanted a dividend, it would not be as cost-effective as directly asking for a salary.
But after dealing with those two people, he changed his mind in an instant. This kind of capable and thoughtful producer will definitely succeed. It depends on whether the movie box office is a small hit or a big hit!
"When will the contract be signed?"
Eve was more curious about this matter, and would feel more at ease if she signed the contract earlier.
"I'm having my lawyer review it. If there's no problem, I can sign the contract tomorrow. Half of your film salary will be paid after signing the contract, and the other half will be released when the filming is over. The box office dividend will have to wait until the box office of the theaters is settled. And The endorsement fee must wait until the film promotion starts, and the Barbie doll sales dividend is settled at the end of each year."
With the box office dividend, the remuneration is no longer divided into three payments, but divided into two. This makes Eve extremely satisfied, and at least it can alleviate her financial crisis.
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