Vol 2 Chapter 612: broker

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The winter in New York was too cold this year. Compared with the warm and sunny Los Angeles, Duke lost its allure. Under the sky gradually covered by darkness, Duke walked on the road. Although wearing a thick cotton hat, he was still suffering from the cold wind. , It's too cold.
New York was hit by a blizzard a few days ago, and there were snow and ice on the ground. For safety reasons, he did not drive. At this moment, he and Scarlett Johansson are walking on the streets of Manhattan, just wanting to find a store to hide in.
He had just accompanied Scarlett to see the Mr. Johnson. Although Scarlett had a very poor relationship with his father, he would go there every Christmas as long as he had time.
"New York hasn't been so cold in years."
Accompanied by Scarlett’s voice, there was a large group of white mist, and it seemed that even the breath was frozen in the cold, "I miss the sunshine on the Malibu beach."
With that said, Scarlett raised her gloved hand and pulled the hat downwards, covering her ears that were red with cold.
Duke comes to New York every year. He has never felt so cold before. The temperature is lower than when he was skiing in Canada last year.
I wrapped my woolen coat tightly, looked up at the dark night sky, and experienced the blizzard attack. Afterwards, the sky was clear, and the stars hung on the dark night, but the bright stars matched the cold The wind is very cold.
"Have you heard of it, Duke?"
Hearing Scarlett’s question, Duke couldn’t help turning his head to look at her in confusion, Scarlett got closer, took his arm, and said,
Someone said, the best in the world and the worst in the world That adds up to New York."
She shook Duke's arm and said. "New York is actually two cities, one belongs to the daytime, well organized and progressive; the other belongs to the night, full of evildoers, bulging in the body."
"It makes sense." Dukla gave her a shot. Quicken the pace a little, "Hurry up, Mom is still waiting for us to have dinner."
After walking for ten minutes, the two finally got rid of the cold and returned to their warm home. They took off their thick coats and handed them to the maid waiting at the door. Duke and Scarlett went to the bathroom to wash briefly and walked in. In the restaurant.
The dining room is the same as the living room. There was also a tall Christmas tree, which was specially sent by Duke after he came to New York. It used to be in a hurry. You can stay here for a few more days this year. There is always a Christmas atmosphere.
"mom."
"Godmother."
Greeting Mrs. Leah, Duke and Scarlett sat on her left and right.
Mrs. Leah nodded slightly and ordered the servant to serve. Then turned to ask Scarlett, "How is your father's situation?"
"Still the same." Scarlett flattened her mouth. "Alcohol addiction is heavier than before."
She didn't want to continue this topic, and instead said, "Godmother, have you seen the gift I bought for you? It is an authentic Persian carpet, which I specially commissioned to buy from Iran."
"Well, very beautiful." Mrs. Leah took a sip from her teacup. "You have a heart."
Scarlett laughed happily and winked at Duke.
The sumptuous dinners were brought up one after another, as before, without so many messy rules, the three of them ate and chatted.
"I just asked Tina to place an order for Boeing." Duke remembered what he had done before coming to New York. "Mom, your plane should be changed too. I ordered two Boeing bbj business jets."
"Just watch it."
Whether it's for Duke or for her, changing planes is not a big deal.
After ordering the yacht in the summer, Duke planned to replace the business jet. After all, the original aircraft was a bit small for him now, and the range and passenger capacity were not enough.
Of course, he will not turn his head into a Boeing 747 or Airbus's large aircraft into a private jet. This thing is enough, there is no need for extravagance.
Therefore, after some selection, Duke chose Boeing's bbj business jet.
Boeing bbj business jet is developed based on the Boeing 737 prototype. It is equipped with wardrobes, kitchens, bedrooms and business halls. The business living room is also equipped with meeting areas, dining areas and lounge areas. It can accommodate 60 passengers and has a range of more than 8,000 Miles can fully meet Duke's needs.
Of course, these two aircraft must be modified according to the different needs of Duke and Mrs. Leah.
If even the conversion fee is included, the final cost of the two aircraft will definitely exceed 100 million US dollars.
But this expenditure is nothing to Duke.
When he came to New York, apart from being with his mother, Duke also had to attend some gatherings. He and Mrs. Leah are now regulars on the Forbes rich list, and they are naturally invited by many upper-class parties.
Some entertainment is also inevitable.
Fortunately, there are familiar friends in New York, and staying with friends will not be boring.
In the huge banquet hall, the band played soothing music. Hundreds of guests and their interested people formed a small circle, whispering, or expressing their views on the latest economic situation.
This is a Christmas reception hosted by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch. After Duke walked into the banquet hall, he took Scarlett Johansson and walked directly to the Murdoch couple.
"Hi, Duke."
Unlike treating others, Rupert Murdoch took the initiative to hug Duke gently, and now the two have numerous common interests in many aspects.
"Let's talk again when we have time." Duke turned his head and looked at the people coming in from the outside. "I won't bother you to entertain guests."
Leaving the Murdoch couple, Duke greeted people, his eyes rolled in the banquet hall.
Scarlett, who was holding him, pulled him slightly and reminded, "I saw Irene."
After finishing speaking, I speeded up a bit and walked towards a corner of the banquet hall.
I probably saw the two of Duke too. Irene Lauder smiled and said a few words, and then left the small circle. When they came over, they found an unmanned table together and sat beside them.
"Scarlett, you look more beautiful." She winked at Scarlett on purpose.
Scarlett was also not polite to her, and said with a smile, "This is all the credit of the cosmetics under your name."
"Unfortunately, your new film is in World War II." Irene Lauder said with regret, "My brand cannot be implanted."
"Perhaps..." Scarlett rolled her eyes and said suddenly, "Why don't you go to a guest role, it will also have a publicity effect."
Duke had just asked for three glasses of water from the waiter. Hearing Scarlett's words, he couldn't help but shook his head, "Make some bad ideas."
He looked at Irene Lauder, "Wait for "The Avengers."
Irene Lauder nodded, and said to Scarlett, "I wanted to find you to participate in an event during the New Year, but was rejected by your agent."
"Why don't you call me directly?" Scarlett put down the glass, "Don't you have my phone? Why didn't the agent notify me?"
"So it's like this..." Irene Lauder paused for a while and said, "I thought you didn't have time."
"I don't have an important job for the time being." Scarlett frowned and said, "I will be fine during the New Year..."
Having said that, she turned to look at Duke, "My dear, I can't accompany you back to Los Angeles."
"You stay in New York and help Irene." Duke thought for a while. "It's not the first time that Upton can't figure out the situation."
Scarlett shrugged, "Then replace him."
With Duke's support, Scarlett fired his agent without any trouble at all.
Some brokers and economic companies are indeed very strong, such as caa and Michael Ovitz, but the strength of the brokers is also based on circumstances, such as Nancy Josephson, Ino Martin, Pat Kingsley, etc. Top agents, let alone facing ordinary actors, even in front of some second-tier stars, also have a heavyweight voice.
But when celebrities reach the first-line or super-a position, the situation will completely change. First-line celebrities, directors and even other types of work are scarce resources for brokerage companies and even Hollywood.
These people are also related to the status of their brokers in the company and even this circle.
Just like the legendary caa is the master of Hollywood’s control over everything, the emperor of the directors of A and Super A, is that possible?
In order to please his top clients, Michael Ovitz can climb to the table and dance with his hips. Is there such an emperor?
There is also a phenomenon that is easiest to see. How many times have people such as Julia Roberts, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg fired an agent? How many actor stars have moved from caa to other companies?
In this age, if a new agent tries to control Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio and other big-name stars, the two sides can only split.
The relationship between brokers and their clients is far from simple as seen.
In front of those top customers, the agent is more like a server, like Leonardo’s agent, every time Leonardo is on vacation, he will temporarily put aside his business and accompany Leonardo to the world. What is your vacation?
Agents are an important part of Hollywood, but to treat them as omnipotent masters behind the scenes is too small for the weight of movie companies and top actor directors.
Now that Hollywood has ended the era of independent studios, it has long since become a joke that brokers go straight into the high-level offices of major companies as they did in the last century.
After the Christmas holiday, Scarlett Johansson fired the agent directly, and Duke also notified Nancy Josephson to personally represent Scarlett’s affairs.
Afterwards, Scarlett stopped in New York to participate in Irene Lauder's promotional activities, while Duke flew directly to Chicago, joined the crew who had ended their vacation, and began filming the location of "The Dark Knight" in this city. (To be continued...)