[US Entertainment] Superstar

Chapter 332 Shocking Hollywood

"Vanity Fair reported that Eve has signed a contract with MGM, isn't this true?" Catherine Zeta-Jones said to her agent, "Didn't you say that the script hasn't been released yet?"

Because of her pregnancy and childbirth last year, she didn't take on the show for a year, so when it was reported that MGM launched the "Bond 20" project a month ago, she wanted to join it and make a perfect comeback.

Manager Mallory shook his head. He held the report of Vanity Fair in his hand and replied: "It is reported that MGM used Eve's name in the investment information. If it is the information given by the brand, it is probably already It is determined, otherwise it is impossible to take the risk of breach of contract and give the wrong information to the merchant."

"Eve...she's going up too fast."

Catherine Zeta-Jones was a little emotional. She lost to Eve in the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress yesterday, and now she won the "Bond 20" project that she was looking forward to. Both competitions were lost.

"Actually, there is still a little hope. Maybe MGM is just attracting investment for "Legal Blonde 2". That would be a lot more normal."

Mallory also wants Catherine to return perfectly, and the only project he has received so far is a romantic movie with Julia Roberts as a supporting role.

In fact, he thinks that he is an artist who is very suitable for a Bond girl. After all, he only starred in "The Trap" with the first James Bond actor Sean Connery before. Criteria for declaring an official comeback.

Eve has already thrown Catherine away, and she has already started a monoclonal antibody movie!

However, Catherine also has her own exposure. Her husband is the famous Michael Douglas. The two of them are typical of old couples and young wives in Hollywood.Unless I don't want to act, there is still no shortage of scripts, just the lack of top-level projects.

"Vanity Fair shouldn't report indiscriminately. If you want to attract investment, you can definitely tell the difference between the two movies." Catherine thought about it seriously, "Then pick up "Chicago", dancing is still no problem."

This famous movie has already had a lot of battles and rumors in Hollywood. The original musical is popular on Broadway, and Madonna, Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts have all been rumored to sign contracts.

And Catherine herself has professional dance skills, not only a song and dance actress, but also a tap dance champion in the UK.

Now that you can't get the role of "Bond 20", then hurry up and take over "Chicago", otherwise both sides will be lost, and it will be miserable.

Originally, both Catherine and Mallory thought it would be better to be a Bond girl, so they kept pressing down on the "Chicago" contract, even though Miramax kept urging them.

It wasn't until the news of Eve's signing came that she made up her mind.

After Mallory turned around in WMA (William Morris Agency), he got enough information, and his whole body was bombarded with information until his scalp went numb!

"I just went to inquire about it. Eve really signed a contract with MGM, and the two films were signed together." When Mallory returned to his office, he suddenly felt that the "Chicago" contract in his hand was not good.

Catherine Zeta-Jones is not surprised by this at all. The two companies have been fighting against each other for many years, and there are people lurking inside to inform each other. Some very secret projects can be inquired about, let alone such content that is not deliberately kept secret .

"Anyway, it's expected. Don't worry too much about others. Now I have to pick up the dance again." Catherine's body is recovering well, but if she wants to be on camera, she still needs to practice again.

"Both of her films are in the tens of millions. The sequel of "Legal Blonde" is worth tens of millions of dollars plus global box office dividends. The estimated figure is between 5% and 10%. If the sequel is as global as the first film If it is 4 million US dollars, she can earn tens of millions for a movie."

Mallory was extremely envious, the box office of sequels was usually guaranteed, and Eve could earn a lot of money just by that one project.

"What's even more terrifying is that she can be compared with Pierce Brosnan in the hearts of MGM executives. Do you know why there is no audition for this 007 movie?"

"Could it be that MGM chose directly?"

"It's more exaggerated than that. I first confirmed Eve's role, and then asked the screenwriter to write the script for her." Mallory clicked his tongue twice, "I heard that her salary for this film is close to 1500 million US dollars, and Pierce is only at this price, and there are even reports that Pierce is furious with his agent because Eve is treated exactly the same as him."

Both Catherine and Pierce are British. Of course, she knows how popular the current James Bond is. It would be understandable if she was equal to the heroine in other projects.But getting the same salary as the heroine in the movie "007" is simply a fantasy!

"No way? Has she reached this point?"

Mallory was also shocked, "Obviously, after all, so many movies have exploded, and the popularity and audience favorability are too high. Now our company is trying to contact Pierce directly to see if we can poach him."

Everyone understands the feeling of being in their home court but being robbed by others. A small civil war broke out in CAA. Of course, WMA wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to poach someone.

Eve doesn't appear to be winning now, but she is actually the beneficiary, so of course she won't leave CAA.However, Pierce's idea of ​​suppressing Eve fell through, and the film's limelight was taken away, so he must have resentment towards the agency in his heart.

This resentment is the reason why the WMA took action. It must be great to be able to attract a general to your side, and by the way, you can also take revenge on your old opponent.

"If you are familiar with Pierce, you can chat with him and convey our sincerity to him. Maybe we can let him speak for you when preparing for the casting of the next 007 movie."

Although the poaching is done by high-level executives, Mallory also has a little bit of thought and wants to get some benefits from this job-hopping link, otherwise Pierce has nothing to do with him whether he jumps or not.

Catherine showed embarrassment, "He and I just know each other, not even friends."

"Anyway, let's try, we have nothing to lose."

They didn't know at all that after WMA spent a lot of money and various favorable conditions to dig Pierce Brosnan in the future, MGM chose another actor to play James Bond, which became the biggest joke in Hollywood.

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The news about Eve signing the 007 movie has spread widely in Hollywood. After all, "Vanity Fair" is very well-known in the industry, and many film-related people rely on these media for information.

In the office of MGM Pictures, producer Barbara Brocklee frowned. She was asking the staff in charge of publicity: "We plan to announce the news three days later, how could Vanity Fair find out in advance now? What? It’s been spread all over the place.”

"It seems that the news we sent to the brand was leaked, and it should be a problem with Ford or Aston Martin." Mark Anderson explained: "Because I want to quickly negotiate the endorsement of Eve, I signed the contract. Afterwards, the letter was sent out."

Barbara is having a headache now. Originally, she wanted to use Eve's signing to create momentum, but now it directly collided with the results of the Golden Globe Awards ceremony. It is estimated that not many people paid attention to it, wasting the heat in vain.

And the news came from the donor's father, so it's not good to blame, and it's not good to let it go, it's very entangled.

Ford not only provides tens of millions of dollars in advertising placement, but also relies on them for all related models and modifications, so it is definitely not possible to turn around.

Maybe people just want to take advantage of Monday, when the market opens, to boost the stock price, otherwise why would Vanity Fair deliberately include Ford's name in the report.

It is not uncommon news for luxury cars to sponsor Hollywood blockbusters, but sponsoring other films is not the same as 007 movies.

In particular, Aston Martin has been away from 007 for a long time, and now it has come back with riches and wealth after being acquired by Ford.

Sending a letter to the sponsor is indeed appropriate, because Eve's name will increase the amount and type of sponsorship, and may directly raise the filming funds.

These things have to be discussed in advance, and it is impossible to wait until the film is about to be shot before considering investment.

Mark asked seriously: "How should we respond now? There are already many media asking whether it is true."

"Since everything has been exposed, there's no point in procrastinating. Let's answer it directly. Let's see if more brands will come to you directly. Now you have to control the number of advertising placements, and you can't put everything in it. "

Barbara is a director-turned-producer, and she knows that the general public is actually somewhat resistant to advertising placement. What she hopes to do is to insert it quietly, instead of giving unnecessary close-up shots of some products.

"Then I will send a notice in the name of the company now, and contact CAA before that to let them start the promotion in advance."

007 is the longest-lived series of movies in Hollywood, which has left a deep impression on the hearts of generations. Now, as the 20th Bond movie, "Die Another Day" will receive even more attention!

After Mark left, Barbara used the mouse to open the link on the Internet, and found the page of Yahoo Entertainment. She saw several news about Eve in the list of news clicks.

The first article is about the results of the Golden Globe Awards, the second article is about Eve and Keanu’s love, and the fifth article is [Eve starred in 007 and became the new Bond girl]. It seems that the number of hits will continue Increase, because there are so many replies from netizens!

"Really? Eve is going to play Bond's girlfriend?"

"I can't imagine this scene. Pierce is twice the age of Eve."

"I'm looking forward to Eve's spy movie, I hope to see a different version of her."

"real or fake?"

"Great to see her in the cinema again!"

"Will she play?"

Almost no netizens are dissatisfied with this casting. Eve just won a Golden Globe Award for a main character and a supporting role. Her acting skills are undeniable, and her appearance is even more outstanding. Everyone wants to see what kind of breakthrough Eve's Bond girl will have. .