1473 boiled frog in warm water
The game of increasing film remuneration is a competition between the agency and the production company. Only when the right time, place and all conditions are met can the shackles be broken. If you act too hastily or use too much force, it may be too much..
Now Renly, EGOT's aura and momentum are booming, and all the agencies in Hollywood are ready to make moves - after International Innovation Management took over Vin Diesel's agency contract, it temporarily ceased operations, but it still put aside internal conflicts and common ground. The meaning of resolving external conflicts, after all, is just an increase in the salary of Renly as an actor, but the subsequent benefits are for all the agency companies..
But who would have thought that Renly, as the person involved, would come up with a remuneration figure that was just right and appropriate?？
It's an art! So, is this the number set by Andy Rogers or the number set by Renly?？
But then, Emma had another thought: According to Renly's style and personality, he had no idea about the salary at all, and always acted like a professional actor. So, is the current figure right? What was the result after Andy compromised with Renly? Not aggressive or greedy.
If this is the case, it is more in line with Renly's consistent style and attitude. That means that this number was set by Renly.？
Thinking of this, Emma's heartbeat couldn't help but skip a beat..
Hidden under the skin of a hereditary noble and a professional actor, Renly is far smarter and wiser than imagined..
If she could now know what Emma was thinking, Renly would definitely give him applause, because she guessed half of them right and half of them wrong..
The salary requirement is indeed the result of a compromise between Renly and Andy after an argument. It's not that Renly is arrogant and arrogant and disdains higher salary; it's because Renly clearly knows the rules of the industry.——
The success of Johnny Depp and Robert Downey Jr.'s ultra-high salaries is not only dependent on the sequels, but also the huge profits from peripheral products. This can also be considered as the Marvel series, DC series and other series. One of the results brought about by the derivative products of movies or novels adapted from movies.
Based on Renly's current status in the industry, there is no problem in striving for a higher salary, but just relying on "Interstellar" to break the shackles of the past ten years is still slightly insufficient..
Once the salary negotiation figures are too greedy, this will inevitably cause more backlash from the six major film companies, and things will begin to become complicated, especially now that the high-level disputes at Warner Bros. are still ongoing, which may also Work that influenced "Jurassic Park" and "The Fast and the Furious".
Andy is an agent, he has to be more ambitious and aggressive; but Renly is just an actor, he just wants to star in "Interstellar," he just wants to work with Christopher Nolan, he just wants to Would you like to concentrate on acting and increase your pay? Of course! But if the process of increasing the salary will affect his work, he will not be so enthusiastic..
Ultimately, he doesn't have much interest in the carving up of profits and power distribution in Hollywood..
Renly's attitude really made Andy a little depressed, but he couldn't refute it. The conversation became a little stuck for a while..
In the end, it was Matthew Dunlop who completed the calculation of the numbers as a bystander: a base salary of 20 million and a 50% bonus. This was Matthew's conclusion, which accurately grabbed the production company's throat and prevented them from doing so. Refuse, and be able to take a small step forward on Andy's needs.
Everything is just right.
Although she doesn’t know the true identity of the hero behind the scenes, it does not affect Emma’s accurate judgment..
Emma wanted to agree directly, but as a producer, he still bargained instinctively because this was her job, "Twenty million plus three percent dividends.".”
Renly seemed to have expected such a result, a big smile appeared on his face, and his understatement revealed his self-satisfied confidence and calmness, "Twenty million plus a six percent dividend.".”
Not only did the numbers not go down, they actually went up..
This is not an argument, but an attitude.
Renly is showing his attitude: he doesn't mind, but that doesn't mean he can be looked down upon.
Although Renly never cared about the salary figures; those figures were his rewards, the most intuitive and direct rewards for his work, his abilities and his efforts. What belonged to him, he would never give in; He won't be greedy for things that don't belong to him. This is an attitude towards life..
Looking at Renly's expression and look, Emma reacted instantly..
The smile in her eyes couldn't help but roll up slightly. Emma believed without hesitation that if she continued to lower the salary number now, then Renly would continue to raise the number. That confidence and determination that refused to compromise, inadvertently Showing wisdom and maturity that is inconsistent with youth, making people realize：
It’s definitely not without reason that he has reached the top of the entire industry at such a young age..
“Is this your bottom line? " Emma asked tentatively.
Renly unexpectedly shook his head slightly and said with a smile, "This is the requirement..”
Emma opened her mouth unexpectedly, "If we are willing to make higher demands, aren't you willing to accept it?？”
“No, I happily accepted it." Renly replied simply..
Emma was stunned for a moment, then laughed happily and returned to the topic, "Now the preparations for the entire film project are temporarily stuck in place. We are working hard to find the most appropriate cooperation plan, so in a short time Within, we have no way to make a decision regarding budget, cast, remuneration, etc..”
“But the conversation just now was definitely not meant to be a joke." Before the misunderstanding occurred, Emma said in advance, "Honestly, if you can star in this project, this is the one thing I want. So, as a producer, I also Reese, as the director, we can agree to your terms, and I will do my best to convince other producers. What do you think?？”
Renly raised his chin and slightly twitched the smile on his lips, showing a clear look, "Of course. Of course! This is always the case for large-scale production projects..”
Renly thought of the "Jurassic Park" reboot project. The two producers, Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall, had basically finalized the decision, but due to the existence of Thomas Tull, things were delayed. Once the method is determined, the game between producers and producers, producers and agents is not that easy..
Now, the same can be said for "Interstellar." Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas have already given the nod, but they now need to consider more situations. The tug-of-war between Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures is still a major issue. Most importantly, even Christopher and his wife cannot promise more now..
I don’t know whether it is marriage or evil fate, but Thomas Tull can be seen in both projects. Although Renly and Thomas have not met yet, it is certain that the solution of the matter will not be that easy..
Emma then said, "But in order to increase the persuasiveness and the sincerity of cooperation, I have a small additional request. I hope you can seriously consider it.".”
Renly glanced away, waiting for the next step.
“There is no problem with a salary of twenty million dollars." Emma said simply. In the entire Hollywood, there are very few top actors worth twenty million dollars, and Renly is undoubtedly one of them. "Five percent Box office dividends are acceptable, but the premise is that the North American box office must exceed 200 million.”
Already calculated before——
Less than 200 million, the production company can stop losses in time, just like when Jim Carrey starred in "Cable TV Repairman" with a salary of 20 million, that was still in the distant 1996. For a comedy movie, nearly half All the cost and expenses were spent on the male protagonist's salary. Later, the North American box office of the film was only 60 million, and Sony Pictures lost its temper at all..
If it is higher than 200 million, the production company will win more profit margins. Compared with the 5% dividend ratio, Renly's box office appeal can break through the threshold of 200 million or even higher, so the percentage figure will also It no longer matters, because no matter how high or low the percentage of remuneration and dividends is, they have already earned it..
After going around in circles, Emma returned to her duties again. She added, "This is an additional bargaining chip that can help me convince other producers. Although you now have two North American box office 200 million works, but commercial films are not your strong point after all. We need more confidence..”
Renly strongly suspected that Emma had now understood the implications of Thomas Tull in what he just said, "This is always the case with large-scale production projects.".
Like "Jurassic Park", Thomas Tull's slot is still the biggest problem in promoting the project, at least one of.
Whether it is to convince Thomas Tull or to make Thomas Tull give in, Emma now assumes a posture of sincere cooperation..
It's unclear how much of this gesture is honest advice and how much is the producer's attempt to retreat in order to advance..
If calculated according to the data of the previous life, the North American box office of "Interstellar" was 188 million, which did not exceed 200 million. It was even lower than the box office of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" released in the same year. In 2014, it ranked 16th on the North American year-end box office rankings..
But Renly didn't hesitate much, "No problem..”
The magnitude of the numbers has been reached, so there is no need to pursue the details of the execution. The reason why the strategy of boiling the frog in warm water works is that the temperature can continue to rise, and it is also because it can be made unconscious. As for what kind of pot is used. With what kind of water? This is not the core issue..
Renly's crispness brought a big smile to Emma's face, "That would be great. Chris and I are really looking forward to cooperating with you. I'm already looking forward to it now.".”
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