v2 Chapter 312： Agent abandoned by actors

"...Welcome to the abc TV station's weekly box office news program. During the Independence Day weekend just past, "Zorro's Mask" won the box office chart with a first week of $22.52 million, but it attracted attention this week. It's not this movie, but "The Matrix," which has been in theaters for nearly two months."

"Just this weekend, "The Matrix" earned US$5.41 million in 1455 theaters, and the North American box office totaled US$31.03 million. It became the first North American film to exceed US$300 million in 1998. The film also broke the record since 1996. Since the beginning of the year, no R-rated film in the North American film market has a box office that can exceed 300 million US dollars. At the same time, "The Matrix" has the hope of hitting the US$325.79 million in "Saving Private Ryan" also directed by Duke Rosenberg. North American r-rated film box office record!"

"In addition, judging from the release list announced this year, "The Matrix" won the North American and global annual championships. The overseas box office of this film is currently as high as 256.22 million US dollars, and the global box office has exceeded 550 million. US dollars."

"After the style change of "Saving Private Ryan" and "Chicago", Duke Rosenberg returned to summer sci-fi movies with amazing power. Why is "The Matrix" so popular with the audience? We invited Walter Disney Flag-≡, Mr. Robert Iger, head of Touchstone Pictures, thought that everyone would make a more professional interpretation."

"Hello, Mr. Iger, what do you think is the reason why "The Matrix" is so popular?"

"Why is it selling? The super cool action and scenes of "The Matrix" have never been seen before. The film deeply discusses the relationship between humans and network technology. The mutual influence between the virtual world and the human soul is definitely in science fiction films. It’s a classic. But in my opinion, the reason why the movie is so popular is thanks to the extraordinary visual effects. Black windbreaker and black sunglasses, freezing time slow motion. The cool fighting and explosion are very ornamental, and the explosion is exaggerated. The shattering effect will violently hit the audience's retina!"

"In addition, the setting of bullet time and explosion time is the biggest highlight of the film, and it will inevitably become the object of many movies to imitate in the future. The era of action movies has been rewritten by director Duke Rosenberg..."

Sitting in front of the TV, Spielberg was expressionless. The "Clash between Heaven and Earth" produced by him is a stark contrast to "The Matrix". This time, the direct competition between DreamWorks and Caa and Duke Rosenberg ended in a complete failure, although "Clash between Heaven and Earth" suffered What came was a lot of encirclement and suppression, but after seeing the two films, even he had to admit that the gap between this masterpiece of DreamWorks and The Matrix is ​​too obvious.

Even, saying that the two sides are not equal works are all putting a fig leaf on their faces.

Sighing, Spielberg wanted to understand the most important reason for failure-there is only one James Cameron in Hollywood. There is only one Spielberg, and there is also only one Duke Rosenberg!

How can a director like Mimi Leder compare with Duke Rosenberg?

This competition for DreamWorks has failed, and Spielberg is very unwilling. This failure may affect the future of DreamWorks, and perhaps it's time for him to take the shot himself.

Maybe you can direct a film yourself? Will the future collide head-on with Duke Rosenberg?

Probably because the loser was too unwilling to lose, Steven Spielberg suddenly had this idea in his mind, and it became stronger and stronger.

"Sir. Have your call."

A maid suddenly walked in and reminded him. "The caller is Mr. Martin Bob from caa."

Just hearing the name, Spielberg felt a bit angry, "Tell him, just say I'm asleep!"

This loser!

Thinking of the projects that the other party had packaged in the past few years, such as "Interview with the Vampire" and "Brave Heart" and other films, none of them have really succeeded. Spielberg felt that he was an idiot. Why was Martin Bob moved in the first place? Let him package and run "Clash between Heaven and Earth"?

He vowed that he would never work with Martin Bob again!

It is not only Spielberg who does not want to work with Martin Bob, but also the signed actors of caa who are packed and stuffed in "Clash of the Earth".

The sun rises above the horizon, and the busy workday has just begun. A young actor with a very pleasing baby face, accompanied by a lawyer and guardian, walked into the office floor of Century City caa. Because an appointment had been made in advance, they went directly to Martin Bob's office.

"Yili, are you sure you want to do this?"

The middle-aged man among them asked Babyface, "Mr. Bob made it clear that he wants you to decline this audition invitation."

"Dad, I've decided!" The baby-faced expression was firm, "Martin? Bob is just one of my agents, and I'm less than eighteen years old. According to the terms of the contract, if he treats me as a minor Too many restrictions, we have the right to request to change the broker, and even terminate the brokerage contract with caa. Don’t forget, that small amount of liquidated damages is nothing to us.”

"But with Martin Bob..."

Seeing his father still hesitating, Babyface said very seriously, "Dad, don’t you understand? The person who invited me to audition is called Duke Rosenberg, one of the most successful directors on the planet. He had personally invited Nicholas Cage, Keanu Reeves, Naomi Watts, Catherine Zeta Jones, Will Smith, Charlize Theron who auditioned before himself..."

A long list of names popped out of his mouth, and Babyface said again, "These people not only became famous for his films, but they also became popular movie stars. Dad, in Martin Bob and Duke Rosenberg How to choose between? Isn't it difficult?"

The lawyer is an old friend of their family. At this time, he said, "Wood, I think Yili's choice is very correct. This is the best opportunity for him to expand his acting career!"

The man named Wood nodded, then closed his mouth, followed his son and the lawyer, walked into Martin Bob's office, and then outside the suite used to meet guests, he saw the master of the famous caa.

The two parties made a few polite words, and the baby face cut directly into the subject, "Mr. Bob, I have always wondered why you let me refuse Duke Rosenberg’s invitation? Now Hollywood wants to get his audition invitation. From Long Beach to Malibu, why should I give up such a good opportunity?"

Hearing this, Martin Bob's face that has not been very good-looking recently became more gloomy in an instant, "I have a clear plan for your future, that role is not suitable for you."

His voice was low and stern. If it were placed a few years ago, let alone the young baby face on the opposite side, even some second-line actors would obediently stop speaking when he saw him about to get angry.

But now is not a few years ago.

"No, Mr. Bob." Babyface didn't wait, and directly retorted, "I think I should fight for this opportunity."

Martin Bob's face was so dark that water dripped, "Ilya, are you sure you want to do this?"

Babyface looked at him persistently, Martin Bob's eyes fluttered slightly, and his anger was suppressed forcibly, "You won't participate in this audition, I have arranged an actor class for you..."

"Sorry, Mr. Bob, I won't go."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Babyface, "I seriously suspect that you have brought personal grievances into my work contract..."

Babyface completely ignored Martin Bob's angry face, and continued, "I request the cancellation of the brokerage contract with you."

"Boy!" Martin Bob's words were almost squeezed out between his teeth, "Elia Wood, have you thought about the consequences of doing this?"

The baby-faced Elijah Wood turned to look at his lawyer, who nodded at him.

"I'm less than eighteen years old. I am protected by the Children's Law." The corners of his mouth were quickly turned, his expression of disdain was fleeting, "I understand what you mean, Mr. Bob, but I was invited to audition. It’s called Duke Rosenberg. No one is stupid enough to refuse his audition invitation. I know you are very influential and will affect many crews. I don’t believe you can influence director Duke Rosenberg. !"

He stood up first, "I will pay the liquidated damages, and my lawyer will talk to you in detail."

After that, Elijah Wood didn't even go to see Martin Bob, and walked out of this office with his father, leaving only the lawyer inside.

Like all companies, the circulation speed of office gossip in caa is amazing. Because of Duke Rosenberg’s audition invitation, Elijah Wood will forcibly terminate the brokerage contract with Martin Bob. It spread to every corner of the company.

Such a small actor dares to challenge the authority of the CAA controller head-on. Everyone knows that Martin Bob’s authority has slipped to the point of repeated failures, especially after the North American box office rush of "World Clash". The trough, even lost the trust of its contracted actors.

"Elia Wood is just the beginning."

In the other office, Eno Martin was in a pretty good mood, and he smiled and said to Pat Kingsley, who was specifically looking for him, "There will be more actors who will question Martin Bob."

"I have never liked Duke so much like I do now." Pat Kingsley had a faint smile on her face, "Did he mean it?"

"Who knows?" Ino Martin spread out his hand and said, "If I were in the position of Elijah Wood, I would also kick Martin Bob and choose Duke."

The two joked, and Eno Martin said seriously, "Our partner system is closely related to the celebrities under its control. Martin Bob is being abandoned by his customers. Waiting for the next partner meeting, our The opportunity is here!" (To be continued...)

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