156 Life is like a play
Contract love is a cover for a real relationship. You can guess it with your toes. There must be something fishy in it. What's more, Natalie Portman is a smart person, and with the management team behind her, she proposed such a deal. Things are even more complicated. Of course, Renly believes that Natalie's brokerage team will provide a trading condition with sufficient weight, and Andy will never suffer a loss easily, and may even allow Renly to benefit from it..
But Renly can still smell something unusual in it. In the final analysis, he is just a tool..
Even if Renly didn't know the inside story or the whole story, an "Oscar publicist" revealed enough information - Natalie won the Oscar for Best Actress the following year for her role in "Black Swan". So, this means that Renly becomes a stepping stone in this PR war? So, how much benefit should he ask for from Natalie to not suffer a loss?？
Renly has no interest in such transactions. Instead of spending time on these calculations, it would be better to study his acting skills, or even spend time on promoting the movie seriously..
In addition, Natalie and Benjamin are in a passionate relationship. First, he is not interested in being a light bulb; second, he is not interested in being a tool; third, he is not interested in Natalie either..
“Even if the deal was for Fox Searchlight to escort 'Buried Alive' into the best-winner race during awards season, you wouldn't be interested? Andy's voice was slightly raised and he asked with great interest..
“Are you so confident about 'Buried Alive'? "Renly did not answer directly, but asked a question..
Andy shrugged, looking noncommittal, "I have confidence in you.".”
“Then you shouldn't worry anymore, right? "Renly is in a good mood. He likes this kind of communication..
As an agent, Andy did not forcefully issue orders, but communicated through dialogue. More importantly, Andy's words seemed to be on the same development track as him. This also made Renly more Sure, the decision to choose an agent was a wise one.
Andy showed a hint of surprise, not understanding the meaning behind Renly's words, "Why?"？”
“Nominations depend on strength, and winning awards depends on luck." This is a recognized rule during the awards season, and it is also an unknown that cannot be controlled by the academy's public relations. "So, they have no way to guarantee that we will win the nomination, because this is a duel based on hard power; once If we win the nomination, their deal will be completed, and they will definitely not focus on us. In the final analysis, we still have to rely on luck." Renly's understatement revealed a joke, which made Andy chuckle. sound.
“Even if you are outstanding, you still need strong public relations. Now is no longer the age of waiting for opportunities. If you don't learn to shout, you won't survive in Hollywood." Andy shook his head with a smile, "If Fox Searchlight Buying the distribution rights to 'Buried Alive' would be a different story.”
Fox Searchlight, which is affiliated with 20th Century Fox, and Focus Features, which is affiliated with Universal Pictures. These two companies are currently the leaders of independent labels in Hollywood and are also one of the main forces in the awards season every year..
“Do you think Fox Searchlight will strongly recommend two actors from different works to compete for the two most important acting awards in the awards season? "Renly's rhetorical question made Andy couldn't help but smile - he sighed inwardly, this kid is really too smart..
With the strength of Fox Searchlight, there is no problem competing for both the Best Actor and Best Actress categories at the same time, but the public relations power will inevitably be tilted. Once the situation changes, one work needs to be abandoned to ensure the other. When it comes to a work, there is almost no suspense in Fox Searchlight’s choice.
“Andy, there is no need for us to go around in circles. If we want to nod and agree, we can find a thousand and ten thousand reasons. The question is, as an agent, do you think I should agree to this contract love? Cooperate with top performances? "Renly quickly cut through all the profit calculations and hit the point directly..
Under Renly's direct penetration, Andy showed no signs of panic. He crossed his hands on his beer belly and looked contented. "So, the same question. Renly, are you willing to cooperate with this performance?" Since we want to speak frankly, both people must be honest..
“No, I'm not interested." Without beating around the bush, Renly gave the answer simply and neatly..
Andy chuckled and nodded, jokingly, "I'm not surprised." Then he shrugged, "However, I also agree with your point of view..”
It is true that "Buried Alive" earned Renly his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Regardless of whether he wins the award or not, this cannot be more dreamy. I believe Fox Searchlight will definitely be happy to see it happen..
But considering that there have been a lot of rumors about Renly's net worth and background on the Internet recently, and the scandal between him and Natalie was spread at such a juncture, the positive impact is far outweighed by the negative impact, and people may take it for granted. Thinking that Renly's current achievements are all due to Natalie, it's not worth the gain..
What's more, Andy has just taken over Renly's management job, and the two are still in the running-in period. He understands Renly's personality and pursuits, and it is impossible for Renly to agree. There is no need for him to risk his life for an illusory possibility. So many risks. He calculated the account of this exchange of interests very clearly..
“Let me take care of the rest." Andy did not continue the discussion in depth and said simply, "However, at the premiere, reporters will more or less mention this matter. You'd better prepare in advance.”
Renly lowered his head again and began to read the book, as if the brief conversation just now was not worth mentioning at all. Andy couldn't help but feel funny, but in the end he didn't say anything more, turned around and left, took out his mobile phone, and Called once and got busy again.
In the blink of an eye, the premiere of "Buried Alive" was getting closer and closer. Rodrigo Coster also came to Renly's hotel room. He rubbed his hands anxiously and paced back and forth in the room. He seemed nervous. Somewhat impetuously, "Renly, what if you say there won't be any media at the premiere?"？”
Although Renly was a little nervous, he seemed extremely calm in comparison. In fact, he did still feel nervous. After all, the premiere of a movie was different from that of TV, and it was still a Toronto movie. It is inevitable to have mixed emotions during festivals and on public occasions. This is why he chose to start reading. On the one hand, it is to divert his attention, and on the other hand, it is also to calm his mind..
Seeing Rodrigo's back and forth steps, Renly couldn't help but tease, "Do you regret not choosing Ryan Reynolds now?" If it were Ryan, today's media wouldn't have to worry at all, and this place still belongs to him. Home, the premiere will definitely be lively.
Rodrigo choked up with just one sentence. He wanted to explain and refute, but his mood was so tense that he didn't know how to react for a moment. This really entertained Renly, "Don't worry, the reason why we chose Film festival, because every exhibiting work must have the media present, this is a hard/requirement.”
Whether it is the three major European film festivals or the Toronto Film Festival, it is actually the same. Every film shown must stand in the spotlight and accept the review of the media and the public. The exposure rate is absolutely guaranteed. This is for art films. For independent films, it is very important. And the main purpose of the Toronto Film Festival is to sell and distribute copyrights, so each film will be assigned a dedicated reporter to report and show it to every audience and film company..
This is true even for an independent film like "Buried Alive", which has no background, no funding, no connections, and no gimmicks..
As for how much attention the movie can attract after its premiere, and how many topics it can generate, will be determined by the quality of the work..
“Yes, yes." Rodrigo nodded repeatedly, clenched his fists, and cheered himself up, but it only lasted less than a second. "But after the reporters arrived at the scene, there was no one on the red carpet. So what? manage？”
Of the entire "Buried Alive" crew, there were only two people present on the red carpet, and they were sitting in this room at the moment. Moreover, the connections of the two people in Hollywood can be said to be infinitely close to zero, and there is little hope for friends to help. In this way The red carpet was so shabby that even if the news media wanted to report it, they probably wouldn’t be able to find much content..
“So are you regretting it now? "Renly frowned slightly and looked at Rodrigo with a questioning look on his face. Rodrigo looked at Renly speechlessly for a while, but then he saw a smile on the corner of Renly's mouth, and he immediately understood that Renly was I was joking with myself, but I couldn't hold it back after all, and burst out laughing..
He is indeed worried too much. When things have reached this point, there is no room for maneuver. In this case, it is better to relax, enjoy the atmosphere of the film festival, and then wait for the audience's reaction to "Buried Alive".
“Bang, bang, bang." The heavy and loud footsteps came over, and Andy's figure immediately appeared in the living room, still with a habitual smile on his face, but his eyes were a little weird, "We must go to the main house. We've gone to the venue, the red carpet has been prepared, all media reporters are in place, and it's time to go on stage..”
Renly stood up and buttoned his suit, but looked at Andy inquiringly. His intuition told him that Andy had not finished speaking yet..
Sure enough, there was a hint of playfulness in the corner of Andy's mouth, "I just received the news that Natalie Portman is on her way to the branch meeting. Although it is possible that she is going to watch other movies, but..." What he did not say was , but Natalie was dressed up to attend, and in the direction of the sub-venue, at the awkward time of four o'clock in the afternoon, there was only one movie premiere..
Renly's eyebrows raised slightly. It seemed that the scene was not over yet..
Rodrigo didn't know the inside story, and his face was filled with excitement and surprise, "Natalie Portman？”
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