Chapter 987

trade.

When Hugo heard this word, he couldn't help but start thinking about it. Although Hugo didn't know much about running a company, he had already glimpsed some of the rules of the Hollywood game. In addition to money, connections and transactions are also an integral part of this circle. Whether you like it or not, and whether you accept it or not, standing in this circle, there is no way to be alone. Actively cooperate with the transaction, or passively force the transaction, both exist objectively.

From Cameron's words and Hugo's own thoughts, it can be seen how far-reaching the impact of the 20 million salary this time is, but now Joseph says that this is a deal, so who is the person behind the scenes? Who and what is driving it?

Joseph then gave a simple explanation, but answered all the questions for Hugo.

To be precise, this transaction should have started from MGM. After Hugo attended George Lucas’s private banquet, the paparazzi continued to hype, but they did not find the real insider.

MGM is playing a big game of chess. They organized this private banquet, but they did not deliberately conceal the news, which made people feel the wave of restarting the "007" series for the first time. Over the banquet, they obviously failed to convince Hugo to play James Bond, which is a pity, but not fatal, because Hugo was not the best choice for them in the first place.

Above the banquet, Rick was definitely not just chatting like Hugo. His chats were all purposeful. Soon, Rick was on the line with the MGM executives, at least leaving an impression.

Afterwards, Rick got insider information. MGM had a backer after the banquet, and they planned to use Hugo's current popularity to hype. Although Hugo refused, Barbara Bu Loccoli did not say it clearly, Hugo did not explicitly refuse, and nothing was put on the table. Therefore, MGM intends to "ignore" Hugo's refusal, offer 20 million US dollars in remuneration and global box office dividends, invite Hugo to play James Bond, and sign three movies.

Once the news was released, it was explosive. Whether it was Hugo playing James Bond or a salary of 20 million US dollars, this would make the "007" series immediately become the focus of major media.

Next, if Hugo accepts the invitation and decides to act, then MGM can negotiate with Hugo about the remuneration, even if it is 20 million US dollars, it is still acceptable to them, because they really want to take advantage of this "007" "The series is on a comeback; if Hugo declines the offer, the hype is at its peak, and they can use Hugo's refusal for a second hype before announcing the real cast.

At that time, MGM can definitely be invincible. After the "007" series started, they also arranged a series of publicity plans, and they planned to gamble on this movie.

Therefore, MGM invited Hugo to attend the banquet, which was actually just an introduction, and the plans surrounding Hugo continued.

This is something Hugo has no way to refuse, because the banquet is the invitation of Steven Spielberg or the host of George Lucas, he will certainly not offend these two big bosses-whether it is for the elite brokerage The company, or a personal relationship with Steven.

In the news that followed, MGM took the initiative, and any reaction from Hugo was expected, even if Hugo directly tore his face and said that he did not know the news at the dinner party - or that he refused There is no problem with the invitation. MGM can still handle it, and they are fully prepared. What's more, with Hugo's personality, he doesn't necessarily have to tear his face, because tearing up his face with MGM is not good, and it will also affect his friendship with Steven and George.

It can be seen that Hugo is a chess piece and has become an important part of this chess game. MGM, the old fox, really is superb.

However, Rick is not a fuel-efficient lamp. He will definitely not sit still and let MGM use his artists to hype. He is an agent and an agent who puts interests first. Since hype is imperative, And Ali also believes that this is a wonderful opportunity, so all he can do is maximize the interests of Hugo - or maximize the interests of Endeavour Elite Brokerage.

So, when MGM really made an offer, Rick unexpectedly expressed a positive intention, but Rick also said that he had the sincerity of cooperation, but it took some time to convince Hugo, especially Hugo is now in In the case of Vienna, the persuasion process is certainly not that easy.

This makes MGM overjoyed. If Hugo can nod and agree, this is naturally the best result, and the hype effect is maximized. So after internal discussions, MGM agreed, and then offered a salary of 20 million US dollars and handed the check to Rick. As long as Hugo is willing to sign, the salary can be cashed immediately.

Then, under Rick's suggestion, the "Los Angeles Times" broke the news directly. Naturally, MGM did not stop it, and even if Rick did not break the news, they would have to contact the media. MGM not only did not stop it, but contacted a large number of media, and directly hyped the news. In an instant, the whole of the United States knew that Hollywood was going to enter the era of 20 million salary.

But then, MGM found something was wrong, because less than three days later, the "Los Angeles Times" broke the news again that Universal Pictures' Ron Mayer made the decision to invite Hugo to star in the movie "Future Water World", and also opened the film. With a salary of 20 million dollars, this check also appeared on Rick's desk. As long as Hugo nodded, he could sign at any time.

In an instant, the whole of Los Angeles was boiling. If there was only one "007", it might be a good show jointly produced by Rick and MGM, but now add a Universal Pictures, and it has been since the end of last year. It was rumored that the "Future Water World" was willing to invite Hugo for 15 million, and the authenticity of the news skyrocketed in an instant.

No one will forget that Lang used to be Hugo's first agent, and it was Lang who brought Hugo to the audience. In order to restore the glory of Universal Pictures, Lang put out a budget of 150 million to shoot "Future Water World", which was a sensation in the entire film industry.

At this time, MGM no longer knows what is going on behind the scenes, then they are fools. Obviously, Rick put them together, MGM used Hugo, but Rick in turn used MGM. Obviously, Rick took advantage of his personal friendship with Lang to invite Universal Pictures to join the hype drama. In fact, everyone in the circle knows that "Future Water World" has been rejected by Hugo, and Universal Pictures is currently working on Kevin Coster. He was negotiating with him, but now the news of 20 million inviting Hugo has been revealed, which is naturally very sensational.

Now, everyone's attention is on Hugo, but because Hugo is located in remote Vienna, across the Atlantic Ocean, the media has to focus on Endeavour Elite Brokerage: this company has only been established A medium-sized brokerage company for half a year has the ability to get two invitations for Hugo to be paid 20 million yuan. This is an ability that many people look up to. Even the most powerful creative artist brokerage company does not necessarily have this ability. Courage.

Therefore, naturally, Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company has become the focus of discussion in the industry, and their means and abilities can be seen in this news.

Of course, MGM, who understands that they have suffered a loss, will definitely not sit still, and they will also maximize the benefits of this hype; and Universal Pictures is naturally not being used in vain, they will also use means to try to use it. This hype has the best effect.

So, in fact, there is no such thing as Hugo's 20 million signing for a certain work, it is completely a hype. MGM hyped "007", Universal Pictures hyped "Future Water World", Rick hyped Endeavour Elite Agency, and two uncashable checks of $20 million made this news wave from the United States to the other side of the Atlantic. The entire film industry has been turned upside down, and all practitioners are enthusiastically discussing it.

Hugo, the chess piece, instead looks like an outsider. He didn't even know that L.A. had been turned upside down, and it felt really...awesome.

"Rick knew you wouldn't agree to these two signings, and the hype didn't need to bother you, so he didn't tell you, and he handled it all by himself in Los Angeles," Joseph concluded briefly. "Rick Greeted me, asked for my opinion, and said that if a reporter came to Vienna, I hope I can take control of the situation.”

Hugo nodded slightly, but did not speak. Joseph thought that Hugo was interested in this matter. "Actually, Rick and I both felt that it would be better for you to know about this matter. After all, you are the party involved. However, your condition has not been very good these days, so I I didn't tell you right away, sorry."

If you put it on anyone, and you have been "used" without knowing it at all, you will definitely not be in a good mood. Hugo in particular has never liked to hype it up, so Joseph and Rick's concerns are justified.

When Hugo heard it, his first reaction was to feel a little unhappy, but he thought about it seriously. If a big company like MGM deliberately wanted to use him to hype, it would be irresistible, even if he was unwilling to cooperate. , MGM will also be fully prepared. Therefore, Rick has done his best to reduce the negative impact of this incident.

"No, I'm fine." Hugo chuckled and said, "Besides, what Ali said is actually correct. I am also a partner of Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company, and I naturally hope that the company can develop well. So, this is also One of my obligations." After all, Hugo's funds didn't fall from the sky, he invested in Endeavour Elite Brokerage, hoping to get a return. "And, it's an inevitable part of Hollywood, isn't it?"

Hugo's ease made Joseph a little relieved, "But, I'm more curious, did they really write a check for 20 million and put it on Rick's desk?"