Chapter 709

Everyone sat down in the reception area without too much polite greetings. Simon handed the three papers to the three people.

Shirley Lansing glanced at the title of the document, her eyes slightly widened.

Barbara Brockley and Michael Wilson looked at each other as they got the documents.

On the cover of the document were written a few words: secret agent movie space project.

Simon took the coffee from girl a, leaned on the sofa and said to the three people, "this is just a draft. You can have a look at it first, and it will be revised according to the specific situation in the future."

The brokley brothers and sisters didn't come to see Simon today, but they got the chance to meet after the brokley family reached a compromise with MGM.

In short, the broccoli family has agreed to all the demands Simon made two years ago, and has basically lost control of the 007 series from now on.

The only thing Simon has not changed is the mode of interest distribution between the two sides, which is also the main reason why the brockles agreed to compromise.

The content of the document in hand is simple and clear.

Simon plans to take MGM as the leading role and 007 series as the core to create an agent movie universe similar to DC movie universe and evocation movie universe.

Agent movies have always been a big type of Hollywood.

However, in addition to the long-lasting 007 series, other spy films rarely develop into a successful long-term series, let alone a movie universe connected with each other.

In fact, the concept of "movie universe" has only begun to rise in recent years.

Now, with Batman: the rise of the dark knight, the "DC movie universe" is booming. Denise Entertainment's horror film series "evocative movie universe" has just made a good start in the past summer season. It's only natural to build an "agent movie universe" with Hollywood's popular special engineering themes.

Soon after turning over the pages of the draft plan in hand, Shirley Lansing looked up at Simon and asked, "Simon, I didn't see the names of other projects from this information. Since we want to build a movie universe plan, we can't only have 007, can we?"

Simon saw that all three of them had finished reading the information, put down their coffee cup and said, "in addition to the 007 series, there is another project that has been confirmed temporarily. Do you remember the popular TV series" Charlie's angel "in the 1970s?"

Shirley Lansing thought about it and nodded: "if this series is adapted into a movie, it's really suitable for the linkage with 007. The audience will like it very much

Simon said: "I'm going to build on this TV series to develop the" Thunderbolt baby "series. There's also Denise and Paramount's mission impossible. Because this series has been very successful, and because of the copyright, it is not easy to interact with MGM. However, in the future, if the secret agent movie universe can be done, the two sides can carry out a small amount of cooperation to achieve the purpose of promoting each other's popularity. "

Shirley Lansing was sorry to hear the name of mission impossible.

Both Denise and Paramount will definitely not let go of the rights of the spy series, which is already developing a sequel. MGM is doomed to be unable to get involved. However, she soon came up with her own idea: "cage's next film payment will only be higher and higher. I remember that the supporting roles in the" mission impossible "series are quite brilliant, and may appear in 007 or" Thunderbolt baby "in the future."

Simon said: "we'll talk about that later. As long as the secret agent movie universe project is successful enough, any possibility will happen."

Shirley Lansing was not satisfied: "so, Simon, besides 007, breakie and mission impossible, is there anything else?"

Simon said with a smile: "of course, the most important thing Hollywood needs is agent type scripts. However, just like the DC movie universe, the big three model is the most stable development plan. Without the movie universe, it is easy to distract the audience's attention, and the cost will increase significantly. "

Shirley Lansing said, "but, as you just said," mission impossible "is only a small amount of interaction, not linkage."

"It's true," Simon thought about it a little bit. "There's another project I got a few years ago, Robert rudlund's Bourne series. Do you know that?"

Before joining MGM, Shirley Lansing was a very successful film producer in Hollywood. She knew about all kinds of popular novel copyrights, even if she didn't know them well. With a nod, Shirley Lansing said, "but I seem to remember that Warner bought the rights to the Bourne series first."

Simon shrugged his shoulders slightly, without too much explanation, and said: "the Bourne series is not suitable for shooting orthodox personal heroism agent films. On the contrary, it is more like the doomsday maniac like Dr. Kimbo in" the end of the world ", which just can realize the diversity of agent film universe. If it's all superheroes carved in one template, there's no need to form a movie universe. As long as "007", "Thunderbolt baby" and "spy film" three core series can succeed and realize linkage, we can develop other series in the futureShirley Lansing also realized at this time that Simon had a quite clear idea in her mind compared with the draft plan she had just read. She was about to continue to say something. Barbara Brockley, who had been hanging by her side, finally couldn't help interrupting. Her tone was obviously resentful: "Simon, I believe bond itself is enough to support a very successful movie universe There is no need to interact with other series. "

Simon looked at the heirs of the broccoli family who are somewhat similar to Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore, and said: "with the increasing number of blockbuster movies focusing on special effects, the bond series will gradually lose its appeal to the audience if it doesn't change its style and keep the old style."

"But," Barbara Brockley hesitated for a moment, and said, "if you want the 007 series to be linked with other movies, shouldn't you get our approval first? Don't forget, the brockles still own half the copyright. "

Barbara Brockley's tone was a bit aggressive, and Simon lowered his face and said, "if I remember correctly, in the agreement between the Brockley family and MGM, the follow-up development of 007 series will be completely dominated by MGM. If the Brockley family disagrees with the project, you have the right to withdraw "

in the new agreement reached by both sides, if the Brockley family disagrees with the project and is no longer willing to participate in the sequel production, in the future, they can only take 10% of the net profit share according to half of the copyright they hold, which belongs to the kind of taking money without work.

Of course, with Hollywood's special accounting system, which never makes much money, it depends on MGM's meaning whether it wants to share the 10% net profit of the Brockley family or how much it can give.

On the other hand, if the brockles continue to work on the series wholeheartedly, they will get up to 25% of their gross profit share.

MGM has always been responsible for the production and distribution of 007 series. The broccoli family used to be like a chef, making a big dish after the owners prepared all the materials. The gross profit of only 25% after the basic production and distribution costs are removed is very considerable.

What's more, members of the Brockley family, who are producers, will also receive a generous producer's remuneration for ensuring the income from drought and flood according to the contract.

Finding Simon's face changed, Barbara Brockley realized that she was impulsive. The Brockley family had no room for bargaining in front of Simon. They regarded the 007 series as a treasure, the most powerful young man in Hollywood, but she didn't mind freezing the series permanently.

The confrontation over the past two years has proved this.

After a moment's silence, Barbara Brockley said in a tone of obvious moderation, "but if you make a linkage project, how do you distribute the benefits? Mr. westerlow, we didn't reach an agreement in advance, and you don't seem to have the right to make a claim. "

Simon said: "linkage project, as long as bond plays, the broccoli family can take 10% of the gross profit."

Barbara Brockley was obviously very smart. She immediately shook her head and said, "in this case, Mr. westrow, if MGM lets other project characters make a guest appearance in bond series at will, our share will be reduced from 25% to 10%. Do you think this is appropriate?"

Simon looked at each other: "do you think I like playing this kind of word game very much?"

Barbara Brockley subconsciously avoided looking at Simon and said, "maybe you won't, but this is Hollywood."

Simon asked, "are you biased against Hollywood?"

Barbara Brockley said, "you know better than we do what Hollywood is like, Mr. westrow."

Simon has the final say, looking at her and turning her eyes again. There is a smile on her face. But in her tone, she can not allow all doubt to say: "I didn't care what Hollywood was like before. But I have the final say of Hollywood." Miss Brockley, as long as your family does their best to manage the 007 series, I don't want to exclude you at all. Even, as long as you can cooperate, the brockles will only get more from me. So don't play games with me. "

Barbara Brockley hesitated for a moment, insisting: "10% is too little, at least half, 12.5%. Mr. westlow, bond is worth the price compared to your movies that haven't been on the big screen yet. "

Simon nodded cheerfully this time: "no problem."

Barbara Brockley was stunned.

Simon leaned leisurely on the sofa and asked with a smile, "do you think you need less?"

Barbara Brockley obviously has no confidence, but still tentatively added: "15%."

Simon shook his head. "I'm never mean to people who work for me, as you can see. But only if you prove your worth. Since you want 12.5%, I'll give it to you, but in the future 007 series development and subsequent linkage projects, the broccoli family must also make corresponding efforts. If I don't think you are worth so much in the future, don't say 12.5%, you can't get 10%Barbara Brockley is obviously not used to Simon's strength: "Mr. westrow, are you going to break the contract?"

Simon said with a smile: "you just said, this is Hollywood."

So Simon raised his wrist, looked at his watch and interrupted Barbara Brockley, who wanted to continue: "OK, you and sherry will discuss the details of the contract. Let's talk about bond's next development. As I said just now, if bond series continues the previous model, it will only go to a dead end. Therefore, in addition to the linkage of the spy film universe Series in the future, bond story itself also needs a certain degree of continuity, and each one can no longer be an independent story without connection. MGM has taken back the copyright of the ghost party. Next, bond, Charlie's angel, Bourne and other series, in the first stage of the spy movie universe, about 10 films will have a common enemy, the ghost party. According to this idea, the first thing MGM should do is to set up a special creative team to make suggestions for the whole series. "

It wasn't until more than six o'clock that the brockles left daenerys studios in a mixed mood.

Think about the glory of DC movie universe series. According to a young man's plan, once the secret agent movie universe plan is successful, the Brockley family really has a chance to go to a higher level.

Of course, it could also be completely marginalized.

The key is to be able to carry out Simon westero's will.

This kind of feeling is not good, but it is the reality that the brockles have to face.

Shirley Lansing was excited.

Although Simon mentioned that the "Thunderbolt baby" and "spy film" series should be co developed with Denise entertainment just like the DC movie universe project, they are only half of the interests. Just think about it and you will know how huge it will be.

As long as the secret agent movie universe succeeds, MGM will completely get rid of the declining state of being at the bottom of Hollywood at this stage.

I invited the broccoli brothers and sisters to have dinner together. Remembering that Jonathan Friedman, CEO of wma, had a reception at home tonight, I said after leaving the restaurant that broccoli brothers and sisters, who expected to have more contact with Hollywood in the future, naturally agreed to go to the belle community where Jonathan Friedman lives.

Arriving at the destination, the reception has begun.

Because it's a weekday, the scale of the reception tonight is not big. However, it's mainly the celebrities of wma and the senior executives of Hollywood studios who can attend.

As a native of Hollywood, Shirley Lansing enthusiastically introduced the guests to the broccoli brothers and sisters. After socializing in the courtyard and entering the villa, Barbara Brockley saw a young man who had just met before.

Simon westero is sitting on the sofa in the corner of the villa living room, holding a tall and sexy young woman in his arms. He is chatting with his host tonight, Jonathan Friedman. Next to Friedman, there is another white male star, Barbara Brockley, who quickly recognized that she was popular in Hollywood in the first half of the year because of "detective plane head" Kim Carey.

Because she has been far away from the Hollywood circle, Barbara Brockley is not clear about the entanglement between Kim Carey and Denise entertainment. She just looks at each other, turns her eyes back to the man, and then falls slightly on the girl in the man's arms.