~： 263 - The Super Bowl is coming

"Boss, Martin Bob from CAA wants to talk to you."

After the work was over, before leaving the studio, Nina opened the record book and started talking one by one. "Ms. Angelina Jolie called three more times today and wanted to invite you to dinner. Harvey Weinstein also called and wanted to meet you..."

Waving interrupted her, and Wayne looked puzzled. "Wait, who are you talking about? Martin Bob?"

After the two got on the tram, the assistant nodded and took out another book, which was full of information on various Hollywood company executives, producers, and directors.

Noticing that the boss was listening carefully, she said the prepared materials. "Martin Bob is now one of the biggest partners at CAA, and he has the highest approval rating since Michael Ovitz left."

Seeing that he had nothing to say, Nina continued: "I analyze that what he wants to talk to you about this time is about the next brokerage contract. CAA's internal power struggle a while ago, with Michael Ovitz's Leaving, Martin Bob gradually took control of the situation and should have noticed your contract issues."

Wayne asked, "When will my agency contract expire?"

"By March, there are still about two months left."

As soon as the assistant lady finished speaking, the tram also drove out of the studio. As soon as they went out, they saw a middle-aged white man in a neat suit standing next to the Rolls-Royce.

"Martin Bob." Nina whispered in his ear.

In order to win clients, these brokers usually throw away the useless things like face. This tradition comes from Michael Ovitz, who once stood on the table and tap danced to make clients happy.

Wayne just wants to go home and rest now. The post-production work is very tedious and tedious. During this time, he did not want to waste his time thinking about the issue of renewing the brokerage agency contract.

So when he heard the prompt, he couldn't help frowning, but when he walked to the car, he politely greeted the other party and stretched out his hand.

"Hello, Mr. Bob."

"Director Greenberg, it's a pleasure to meet you." Martin-Bob took his hand with a kind smile. "Sorry for interrupting your rest time, can you find a place to chat?"

"Okay, let's go to the opposite side." Wayne nodded lightly, took Nina with him, and walked into the cafe across the road with him.

After arriving at the small partition of the cafe, the waiter brought two cups of coffee and a glass of lemonade. Nina paid the tip, took a sip of the lemonade, and then looked at the uninvited veteran agent. .

From the moment we met, until after walking into the cafe, Martin-Bob was looking at Wayne. The other party was younger than he expected, but he would never underestimate this big Hollywood director because of his age.

If it wasn't for the secretary's sudden reminder, he would never have imagined that this great director with outstanding box office results would have his brokerage contract expire.

"Director Greenberg."

Martin-Bob didn't touch the coffee, looked at him seriously and said, "I came here this time because your agency contract with the company expires in about two months, and I want to talk to you about the renewal. Covenant question."

Now that he found a mistake, he didn't plan to hide it, and directly stated the purpose of coming here.

Wayne raised his hand and rubbed his forehead, looking at each other with a slight frown. "I'm very busy during this time. You should know that the post-production work on "Batman: Hour of War" is going on, so I don't have time to think about it for the time being. Let's talk about it after this time."

"It's very simple." Martin-Bob smiled, of course he would not give up easily, and continued very seriously: "I have prepared a new contract for you, as long as you find a time, bring a lawyer to CAA Just sign it.

Director Greenberg, the content of this contract, I guarantee it is the top treatment in the industry, it is almost a replica of Steven Spielberg's brokerage contract, and the company's commission will be higher than his share. The contract is even less..."

Whatever he said, Wayne didn't waver at all, and he didn't take his words seriously.

It was not a few years ago, he could not be moved by these empty words, even if what the other party said was true, these conditions were dispensable for him now.

Martin Bob saw the other party's indifferent attitude, and the words in the mouth did not stop, and he continued to express his sincerity. "Of course, the above are just basic benefits, and with your current status in the circle, these are all deserved.

But CAA also guarantees that the company can help you make a difference during awards season if you need it. We have mature award-winning experience and have..."

"Mr. Bob."

Wayne shook his head, reached out and tapped on the table, interrupting the chatter. "I'll go back and think about it. I'll contact you later. Sorry, I still have an appointment."

After he finished speaking, he stood up, nodded to the other party, and without waiting for Martin-Bob's response, he took Nina out of the cafe, got in the car and drove to Beverly.

"Call Jimmy and ask him to come to the manor." As soon as he got in the car, Wayne said to the assistant lady, and then he leaned on the sofa and closed his eyes.

Nina shrugged at Naomi Watts, pulled out her mobile phone, and dialed her agent.

The reason Wayne was reluctant to continue listening was because he discovered one thing, no matter how good the offer was, the other party didn't mention Jimmy a word.

As his current manager, the other party selectively ignores it, which is obviously abnormal.

Then there's only one possibility left. Martin Bob wants to kick Jimmy out, represent him personally, or reassign him to an agent, either way, it's not what Wayne wants.

And after several years of continuous success, with his status in the circle today, he is absolutely qualified to say no to the other party. CAA is no longer an unattainable behemoth for him.

After receiving Nina's call, Jimmy came quickly, and Wayne just took a shower and went downstairs when he saw his agent.

"I am ready to resign and leave CAA."

Before he could speak, the agent said directly, it seemed that he already knew what had just happened.

With a confident look on his face, Jimmy stared at him and said, "It seems that Martin Bob finally noticed this. Well, I want to quit my job and start a business."

Hearing his words, Wayne understood what he meant. He was not planning to renew his contract with CAA. He wanted to take his only client and resign to become his own business.

He took out a cigarette and lit it. He looked at each other with interest. The people around him could develop better, which he was absolutely happy to see.

"Tell me about your plan."

"Tomorrow I will hand in my resignation letter."

Jimmy looked determined. "I originally wanted to prepare for a while longer. After you are busy with the post-production work of "Batman: War Hour", I will discuss it with you. Since Martin Bob discovered your contract problem, I will resign tomorrow. .

After I resign, I need your investment. Let's go to register a new company. This company basically only represents your business and concentrates on serving only your customer. I understand my own shortcomings, and I will bring in other brokers to form a complete broker team for you.

In this way, whether it is food, clothing, housing and transportation, or media public relations activities outside work, you can leave it to the agent team to take care of it, and put all your energy into film production. "

Jimmy poured out his thoughts and looked at Wayne nervously after speaking.

He understands that even if what he said is hype, as long as the other party doesn't nod, all this can only stay on paper. That is to say, now that the other party has a high enough status, leaving CAA will not have any impact, and this matter will be successful.

"Jimmy, a good idea." Wayne nodded and asked seriously: "I don't need the so-called media resources of CAA myself, and I have almost no dependence on them, but, you know, every time a new project starts shooting , Most of the low-level behind-the-scenes people in the crew are CAA customers, how can you guarantee that these people will not be affected?"

"Those are just little things."

Hearing his words, Jimmy immediately regained his confidence. "Trust me, Wayne, compared to working on your crew, most of those people won't follow the agent's arrangements. I know them better than you, and those lower-level people will understand the importance of opportunities better."

"All right."

Reaching out to his agent, Wayne smiled. "I wish you a successful business, and you can communicate with Nina when you are ready, and she will allocate investment to you from the studio."

When the two people's hands were together, he regained his serious expression. "Listen, Jimmy, I'm going to invest in your company. You heard that right, your company. Greenberg Studios, only 30 percent of this companyhope Don't screw this up."

Jimmy was visibly stunned, looked at him and whispered, "Thank you."

After solving the problem of the agent, Wayne plunged into the post-production studio and ignored Angelina Jolie and Harvey Weinstein. If it was normal, he would not mind having an in-depth communication with the beauties, but Now he really can't find time and energy.

As for Harvey Weinstein's side, he will not care about it. He has written the necessary plans, and the funds have been transferred. He doesn't want to care about the rest.

It was originally a whim, and the inspiration to make some quick money flashed, and it was even more impossible for the matter of "Blair Witch" to affect his important work.

Because of enough preliminary preparation, it only took half a month for Wayne and Dawn Scott to get the first rough cut, and every subsequent fine cut is the top priority, which determines the film final quality.

The tedious post-production work continued until the end of January before Wayne had to step out of the post-production studio again, at the Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, where the Super Bowl was about to begin.