Vol 2 Chapter 65: Signing storm

When Badry Cole's blue Ford stopped at the company's door, the long-awaited reporters gathered around to press the shutter, and then countless microphones:
"Mr. Cole, is there a problem between the Hollywood Records executives and Miss Angela?"
"There is news that Miss Angela has no intention of signing a new album contract with Disney. Is this true?"
"I heard that Warner, Universal, and Sony have all had contact with Miss Angela. Do you have any opinion on this?"
"Mr. Cole, would you resign if Miss Angela no longer signs with Disney?"
I was actually treated like a star ... Although Badri, who got down from the car, smiled bitterly in the stomach, he still smiled on the surface, raised his hand and said in the sound of the snapping shutter, "Okay, everyone, You will hinder the work of this company, please don't block it here? "
Seeing reporters asking questions again, he hurriedly continued: "For your question, I just want to say that Miss Angela has been working with us for 3 years now, and we will continue to cooperate, that's all, thank you! "
He followed his head and walked towards the door of the company, regardless of how the reporters chased after him. Immediately after entering the company's gate, Buddy's face stepped down, quickly entered the elevator to the 16th floor, and went straight to his office. His face was somber along the way, making the employees a little scared.
After closing the door, Buddy sat down in the chair with anxiety, pinched the bridge of his nose and sighed. Secretary Sarah had put the newspapers of the last few days on his desk as he ordered, but he did n’t have much. Looking at it, the news about the contradiction between Angela and Disney has been hyped up recently, making him a chairman with a lot of pressure, and the board has asked about the specifics more than once, over to Disney's headquarters. From time to time, eo Eisner will call.
The chairman is very depressed. The relationship between the record company and Angela is that when the girl wanted to release a new album some time ago, the girl postponed because she had a new idea. There is no other contradiction, it has been working well together, but why is it now? Could it be said that Angela already had the idea of ​​not signing anymore? But when talking with her agent Sparrow, the other side did not reveal this meaning?
Badry has a headache, and now he only knows that it must not be allowed to happen. Since the establishment of the Hollywood Records Company, they have been able to take a share in the music market, relying solely on Angela to support the overall situation. They also want to bring up a few newcomers to change this situation, but although many artists have signed, want to It's too early to reach Angela's popularity, let alone write and sing at the same time.
Record companies have always been cautious on this. Before Angela was 16 years old, they could only sign such contracts one by one. So the most fearful thing is that other record companies dug her out, but fortunately, they have cooperated well, although some companies have heard about Angela. But in the end it still worked with Disney.
However, it seems that I can sign a long-term contract with a professional singer after this year, but somehow such a thing happened, it is really annoying! Badry's finger was knocking back and forth on the table. He was seated in this position after Eisner ceased to be the chairman of the record company after 92 years. If Angela is really lost because of this, maybe To blame and resign.
Badry shook his head and pressed the phone: "Sara, let the heads of departments go to the meeting room, now!"
Miss Secretary is very efficient. Wait for Badry to enter the meeting room after 10 minutes. All department managers, including general manager Richard and music director John, have been seated.
"Well, gentlemen and ladies. I said straight away, I need you to tell me about the progress of Angela's contract and the difficulties encountered, and how to solve it. If she no longer signs, how will we be affected! "Badry sat up and frowned.
Department managers have expected this to be the case, after all, they are not deaf or blind. Basically, the situation of Hollywood Records is not very optimistic. In simple terms, Angela ’s two albums and two ep have so far sold 4.7 million copies worldwide, which is already the total of the company ’s other 7 or 8 singers. If you choose not to sign a contract, the record company's market share will drop by at least 5 percentage points, which does not include the situation where the copyright is withdrawn after the contract expires. Angela has never said anything, even if the record company offers better conditions, she still did not explicitly say no or yes, which made them feel very embarrassed.
After the department managers finished speaking, Badry was still frowning. After John and Richard exchanged eyes, the general manager opened his mouth first: "I think we have entered a misunderstanding, Mr. Cole."
Badry then looked up at him and made a gesture. ^^-& Net--
"With regard to better conditions, we all seem to be confined to the material and ignore the spiritual level. We all know that Miss Angela has never been short of money. If Mr. Mason wants, it is also possible to set up a company to make her daughter happy. So I do n’t think we have to think about it in this regard, maybe we can ---- give her more autonomy in music and make albums according to her ideas, even if it is non-mainstream. Of course, we definitely have our conditions For example, after releasing an album with a guaranteed sales volume, it will be released in the form of ep. "
"I think you're right, Richard." Badry nodded, affirming the general manager's speech, but then the words turned: "If you can sign a long-term contract, naturally you can think like this, but what I want is now It is impossible for us to sign a long-term contract with her now, so what should I do? "
"In fact, I don't think you need to worry too much, Mr. Cole!" The music director took over the topic, "In my opinion, Angela is a nostalgic girl," John said with a sudden smile, "Actually It is more appropriate to describe her with laziness. When she is familiar with something or people and things and feels happy, she will not change anything. We had a good cooperation before. This will give her when she thinks about it. We add points. "
"Indeed." John nodded. "According to the information we received. Angela has rejected the terms of Sony and emi, and in a previous TV interview, she also said that she would not consider record companies other than Disney for the time being. I do n’t think she needs to hide anything.

"And I always have the feeling that Angela always has a playful attitude to music. She hasn't fully invested in it, otherwise she must be able to take another step!" John added again, "OK Well, I actually want to say that we just need to show the greatest sincerity and enthusiasm, and talk to her for the last time, and that's it. "
"I admit that this is a good proposal." Badri's hand tapped on the large table in the conference room, but then shook his head again: "But even if everything goes well, we still have a very strong opponent, it There are advantages we don't have! "
Richard and John nodded at the same time. It's really a problem. Warner Records has a trump card. If it is a singer from other places, this trump card will not play any role, but for Angela, it can completely affect her decision!
While the record company was thinking about what to do, Angela's living room was talking.
"I believe Miss Angela will like this proposal, she can have more say in production to test her new ideas." It was a thin, tall white man. Can't see age. But not more than fifty, he is the general manager of Warner's record company. He personally came to visit Angela like this. Warner Land's sincerity and determination can be seen.
However, Angela still answered ambiguously: "I think I will definitely consider it, Mr. Chris, I believe in your sincerity and strength, but it always takes time to make such a decision. You know, Disney and I have worked well Very happy."
She paused before continuing: "And, I've always signed an album, except after March next year, when I turn 16 years old."
"There is no problem, Miss Angela," Chris said with a smile. "We don't mind what kind of contract to sign this year, we just want you to see our ... advantage!"
Angela nodded for a moment and nodded: "Okay, I understand, so let's go, I'll think about it, thank you, Mr. Chris."
"Good, then I'm leaving." Chris Stringer stood up gracefully, shook hands with Angela and Spiro around her, and then pretended to stroll casually: "I believe in Mr. Jared I will be glad to hear the news. "
The girl blinked: "Does this have anything to do with my father?"
Chris showed a startled expression: "Don't you know? Miss Angela?"
"I don't know what?" Angela was a little confused.
"Your father is also a director of Warner!"
The shock brought by this sentence made the girl go back for a while, and didn't catch him until after Spiro sent Chris back: "Jack, my dad is really one of Warner's directors?"
"To be exact, Mr. Jared has only stocks of several subsidiaries of Warner Group, financially ..."
"Well, Jack, I don't know finance, I just want to know yes or no!"
"So, yes!"
Angela stared at the agent for a while before covering her forehead: "Hell, I know it for the first time!"
Sparrow was slightly surprised: "So, didn't you pretend it? You really don't know?"
"Why do I have to know?" The girl stretched out her hand. "Well, I admit that I have scarcely cared about my father's career, but I think that even mothers don't necessarily know what companies Dad controls?"
She said, turning around, holding her hands behind her head and thinking anxiously: Now it's trouble! She wasn't upset that her father didn't introduce her to Warner Records-the reason you can think of it on your knees-but found that it was a bit difficult to make a decision. Angela didn't intend to break up with Disney, no matter what It is said that everyone has cooperated for so many years, and there are still feelings. Besides, it is because the other party has always been sincere because of the copyright dividend, so she expressed this when she was on the interview program.
But now Warner not only has the same conditions, but also has his father ’s signboard. Although his father, even a director of the board of directors, may not be able to intervene in administrative affairs at any time, but when the other party says this, he clearly shows that he will respect his father ’s opinions, so he says I have more power to speak! This is a deadly attraction.
But then again, how did the situation become what it is now? Angela clutched her head in distress and looked back at Spello: "Tell me, Jack, what the is going on, I remember I never said I wouldn't sign a contract with Disney."
"I think about it because about a week ago, the reporter asked you that you didn't release a new album. Is it because of the stunned expression you showed when you were in disagreement with Disney, remember? After being in the newspaper, it was written as a surprise that my heart was broken. I think it was probably from here that fermented. "Spiro shrugged.
"These idiots!" The girl walked up and down in the living room annoyingly.
"It's not surprising, Angie, it's not a secret that you and Disney signed one by one, and the previous two albums have already proven your strength. The light just after making the list has created a miracle for 110 weeks on the list. If the top five record companies let you go, that would be a joke. "Mr. Broker said with a smile.
"But it's difficult for me to make a decision now." The girl muttered. Emi, bmg, and Universal could not think about it. Sony didn't even think about it, but Warner was really beautiful. Start with family.
"Don't worry, Angie, I think in a few days, the Disney side should also send someone over. Maybe to listen to their conditions and make a decision."
"Actually this is my headache. We all know what conditions Disney can offer, but ..." The girl sighed. "Maybe I should travel somewhere else and take a break, so that I can calm down and take care of myself. Think and make a decision! "
The talking Angela did not expect that, a few days later, after Richard, the general manager of Disney's Hollywood Records, came with John and visited her in good faith, the girl unexpectedly got a chance to travel. The target is Rosarito, Mexico, located on the peninsula of Southern California, a charming seaside town. In the future, many movies will be filmed here, such as "Pearl Harbor" or "Pirates of the Caribbean", but now, It is the shooting base of "Titanic".
James Cameron called sincerely, hoping she could go to the studio!
(Well, there was a problem in yesterday ’s chapter. The time on the list was wrong. It should be 109 weeks, but VIP is not easy to change, so I had to temporarily do this. Here, I'm sorry. 2k novel reading network