Vol 2 Chapter 697: Box office profit sharing

The Premier League is in a truce. Of course, Duke could not immediately go to Stamford Bridge to watch the game. He only verbally agreed to Roman Abramovich’s invitation. If he wants to achieve it, he has to wait, not to mention when will he next come to London. , Even this time, there will be more important matters to deal with than watching football.
Legally speaking, the completely independent Harry Potter studio is being registered, and negotiations between the crew and the main actors such as Emma Watson are also underway.
As the producer of the series, Duke also attended a negotiation and expressed his tough attitude to change actors if the other party's conditions are too excessive...
Of course, this is only one aspect. On the other hand, Robin Grande is also relieved in terms of box office share.
In fact, both parties understand that their respective conditions cannot be fully realized, and negotiation is bound to be a process of struggle and mutual compromise.
After successfully registering for the new Harry Potter studio, Robin Grande also reached an agreement in negotiations with several agents who only wanted actors.
Both the producer and the actors represented by Robin Grande have made certain concessions.
Except for the shares stipulated in the Actors Guild and the Producers Alliance agreement, Emma Watson and other major actors will get a large box office share for the first time.
"A single film of 10 million US dollars in basic remuneration plus 5% of the box office profit share per person..."
Seeing the content of the agreement reached, Duke couldn't help sighing, "Hollywood A-class stars are treated like this."
Even some first-line actors cannot get such remuneration.
"In order to offset the peripheral income demanded by their agent," Robin Grande shook his head, "I can only increase the share of box office profits."
"Robin, well done!" Duke smiled at him, "Isn't that our goal?"
Robin Grande also laughed. This agreement seems to be a huge reward for the young actors in the future. In fact, it was the result of their deliberate guidance.
Operated in a normal way, the upper and lower two parts of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" are the final chapters, which will inevitably bring super high box office revenue, and it is not difficult to achieve huge box office profits. This 5% of the box office profits A conservative estimate of sharing can also bring in $20 million in revenue...
Unfortunately, there are some situations. It will be completely different from what you imagined.
If it is implemented in this way, Emma Watson and other actors who have signed the box office profit sharing, together, can take away hundreds of millions of high rewards, how can Duke and other investors? Sit back and watch this happen?
They are not Joanna Rowling with great value. After the series is over, they are useless in themselves.
At least for Duke and Warner Bros.
Look carefully at the negotiated terms. Duke added, "Robin, sign with them as soon as possible."
"Don't worry," Robin Grand nodded, "They are more anxious than us."
Although as a director. Duke is a more moderate person on the set, but his reputation in Hollywood is actually no better than James Cameron. Many people know his tough methods.
After all, as long as you are a discerning person. It can be seen that the situation of Sean Connery, Mel Gibson, and Michael Ovitz has a close relationship with him.
Think about the nickname of the "two-faced man". It is not difficult to understand what some people in Hollywood think of Duke.
It is normal for an agent to fight for the benefits of actors, but they are also worried that if the crew is forced too much, will Duke, a tough producer, actually change actors?
They can see clearly. After leaving the Harry Potter series, the three Emma Watson are actually nothing.
The producer's concessions also made them breathe a sigh of relief. The expected receipt of tens of millions of dollars is temporarily enough to satisfy the appetites of them and their employers.
After Emma Watson and the three signed the actor contract with the main clause of '10 million US dollars of basic salary plus 5% of the box office profit share per person', Duke did not stop in London and took the His business jet returned to Los Angeles.
He hurried back, mainly to attend the charity party convened by Steven Spielberg.
There are always contacts. Last year, Spielberg not only attended the establishment dinner of his Children’s Charity Fund, but also donated a large sum of money. Now this little favor, Duke will definitely have to pay it back. go back.
Of course, a charity party is indispensable for the auction. Perhaps Spielberg’s face is big enough that someone donated a Monet painting for auction. It’s just that Duke lacks interest in antique paintings and the like. The meaning of holding a card.
"Four million dollars!"
This is just a very inconspicuous picture of Monet's work, but it was called four million dollars. The auctioneer stood on the stage and shouted vigorously, "The first time for four million dollars, the second for four million dollars Next, four million dollars..."
Just when he wanted to drop the hammer, another number plate was raised, "Five million dollars!"
In the huge banquet hall, there seemed to be only one voice reverberating. Many people cast their gazes over, and Tina Fei beside Duke was no exception. After a glance, she leaned in Duke's ear.
"It's David Ellison, I heard that he is going to cooperate with Spielberg," she lowered her voice, "This is to please Spielberg."
Duke just smiled and asked, "What do you think of this painting?"
Tina Fei looked at the hanging works of the Impressionist master, and shook her head without thinking, "I'm not interested in such vague things."
"Forget it." Duke's hand left the number plate. "We'll wait for the next one."
For most celebrities and celebrities in Hollywood, five million dollars is not a small sum. After the auctioneer dropped the hammer, David Ellison acquired the painting.
In the subsequent auction, Duke also photographed one, and issued a million-dollar check to Spielberg's charity foundation, which was regarded as a return of last year's favor.
The auction ended, and the charity party became a social party.
After a round in the banquet hall, the cold wind brought by the air conditioner was not very comfortable. Many people left the banquet hall and walked into the garden behind. Los Angeles is relatively close to the desert climate. It is extremely hot under the sunlight during the day and the sun falls to the horizon After the fall, the temperature will drop rapidly. Although it is not as exaggerated as the desert area, it is not as hot as during the day.
Duke also left the banquet hall, chatting with Tina Fei, and walking into the brightly lit garden.
The two each asked for a glass of wine, walked to the lawn where there were many tables and chairs, and sat down in a quiet place with few people. Before they could finish drinking the wine in the glass, someone came over.
"So you are here."
Charlize Theron and Duke and Tina Fey in a small dress are familiar enough with Duke and Tina Fei, and they sit directly on Duke’s side, "Where have you been recently? Emma is answering the phone at home." ."
Duke put down his glass and said, "I went to London."
Having said that, he remembered the cooperation that the two would start soon, and asked, "How are you preparing?"
"In addition to studying characters and scripts, I am still working out."
Charlize Theron made a bent arm movement. She was tall and sturdy, not the kind of small and exquisite type. In addition, because of the recent fitness, the bulging muscles of the upper arms are quite eye-catching. Is your request?"
Duke did not answer, but instead stared at Charlize's beautiful long blond hair.
Putting away his actions, Charlize Theron raised his hand and brushed the silky long golden hair, "I really don't want them."
She frowned slightly and asked Duke, "Can't you let the heroine keep long hair?"
"My dear, that is a doomsday world where the order is completely broken," Duke shook his head firmly, "In this kind of world, do you think a beautiful woman can be the commander of a team?"
"God, I regret it now."
The two have known each other for many years and have maintained a close relationship for a long time. Charlize Theron knows Duke very well and deliberately complained, "For this role, I have to shave my hair and have my arm broken..."
Duke raised his eyebrows slightly, "If you don't do this, how can you break through the inherent image?"
Charlize Theron certainly understands this. The last time she changed her image was an Oscar figurine, but this figurine did not bring fundamental changes to her career. Due to the limited audience of the film, she was In the eyes of mainstream audiences, it is still the female vase in The Matrix.
"I heard that Charles Rowan is negotiating with Tom Cruise?" Charlize asked with concern about himself, "So he will be the actor of the film?"
"Yes." Duke didn't mean to deny it. "Your role is inherently dominant. I need a strong enough actor to play with you."
Charlize Theron's gesture of curling her lips was fleeting, she was clever and didn't say much, even if she didn't like Tom Cruise very much, she knew that she could not change Duke's decision.
Now that he is determined to participate in his film, some undesirable small details are automatically ignored.
She turned to look aside, "Tina, will you be a producer?"
"That's right..." Tina Fei smiled reservedly, "My main job is to assist Duke."
With the end of Charles Rowan's vacation, Tina Fei also ended her short filming career. Although she will be a producer on new projects in the future, she will stay with Duke to assist him more.
Tina Fei didn’t talk to Charlize Theron very much. The other party was famously arrogant in the circle. She never planned to have a deep friendship. After a few words to deal with Charlize Theron, she looked far away. There, I just saw someone coming here.
"David Ellison is here." Tina Fey reminded Duke. (To be continued~^~)
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