marvel monster

Chapter 80 Successive setbacks

Unlike Nagini, a newbie, Vanessa understands the dirty dealings in Hollywood.

One hundred thousand dollars is no problem, it’s worthy of Duke’s words as a friend.

But the problem is that Duke is talking about propaganda, not propaganda. This is a big problem!

Promotion of a film is important, but if there is no theatrical release, then no matter how good the promotion is, it will be useless.

Seeing the dissatisfaction flashing in Vanessa's eyes, Duke was stunned for a moment, then he frowned slightly, and a flash of dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes:

"I know, but Vanessa, you have to know that our friendship is only worth this price. And Mr. Nagini, I hope you understand that what I just said is promotion and not announcement. Regarding the release of your movie? Sorry, our company cannot accept this."

Before Nagini arrived, Duke was ready to trick Nagini.

He originally thought Vanessa meant the same thing. After all, in recent years, there have been some directors who think they have good movies coming to Hollywood to try their luck.

No one will object to the U.S. dollar, not even the proud Americans.

But for those outside the dollar?

Americans are still the same arrogant Americans.

But Duke didn't expect that Vanessa actually wanted to help this yellow man?

This surprised him. Considering that Vanessa still had some energy in Hollywood, Duke pointed it out directly to Nagini.

Faced with Duke's confession, Vanessa looked a little ugly, and she asked, "Duke, what do you mean?"

At this moment, she felt very shameless. Before coming, she told Nagini personally that she would leave the announcement to her.

After all, she had seen Nagini's movie. With her many years of experience in the industry, she knew it was a good movie, so she went directly to Duke. She believed that the other party would give her a satisfactory contract, but she didn't expect it. This happens.

When Duke saw Vanessa's ugly expression, he couldn't help but frown slightly, with a hint of threat in his expression: "Vanessa, we are old friends, and I don't want to embarrass you too much."

First of all, Vanessa is just a screenwriter. Although she is respected by others, the things she can influence are very small. She does not have a strong company or huge public opinion support.

Secondly, the other party is not the top screenwriter, and Duke is the general manager of the Los Angeles branch.

If Vanessa is a famous Hollywood director, Duke really needs to look at the other person's face, but the problem is that Vanessa is just a screenwriter.

But Vanessa ignored the other party's threats.

Maybe it's because of his relationship with Nagini?

It may also be because the other party looks down on this movie. After all, Vanessa also put a lot of effort into it in the past three days. Of course, it may also be because of face reasons.

In short, she was very angry at the moment:

"I don't know! I just know that your behavior makes me angry!"

A flash of displeasure flashed in Duke's eyes, and he gave Vanessa a cold look:

"Okay, if that's the case, then I'll make it clear. My time is precious, and I don't have that much energy and time to deal with this kind of garbage movie. Besides, he is a yellow man."

Vanessa was stunned, and her face instantly turned extremely ugly: "He is Asian, not yellow, you are racist!"

But Duke waved his hand impatiently. The reason why he met Vanessa was because he wanted to defraud Nagini of his publicity money. After all, these yellow people's money was easy to deceive.

But since he knew that Vanessa had different ideas from his, there was no need to continue talking.

Both parties are Hollywood veterans, and it is impossible for him to squeeze much profit out of Vanessa. Besides, doing so will not be very good for the company's reputation.

As for their friendship?

Sorry, there is no friendship between adults, and in a place like Hollywood where there is intrigue, there is no friendship at all.

Besides, if he gives Vanessa friendship, that’s called friendship.

He doesn't give Vanessa friendship? The relationship between the two is bullshit!

As for Nagini’s movie?

Duke felt a touch of disdain in his heart. He never thought that a yellow man could make any good movies. Instead of wasting time here with Vanessa, it would be better to meet other directors and maybe have fun on the red sofa.

With an idea in mind, Duke waved his hand impatiently:

"Whatever you say, again, for one hundred thousand dollars, I will help you promote this movie. But if you want me to distribute it? I'm sorry, the box office cake in the United States is so big, and our friendship is not that big. To that extent.”

Looking at Duke who was indifferent in front of her, Vanessa's eyes flashed with anger: "You will regret it, Duke!"

Seriously, she had never been so angry.

Duke's attitude made her angry, even insulting.

You know, after watching the movie Nagini, the first thing Vanessa thought of was Duke. She knew that Duke’s reputation was not very good, but in a place like Hollywood where people eat people, there are a few Is it clean?

She believed in Duke and regarded him as a friend, which was why she brought Nagini here, but she didn't expect that what was waiting for her was betrayal, which made her feel angry!

Looking at Ms. Vanessa, whose eyes were almost bursting with anger, Nagini sighed in his heart. He patted the other party's shoulder and placed it on the table. The other party didn't even bother to move. The negatives are put away:

"Mr. Duke, nice to meet you. Goodbye."

Duke waved his hands indifferently and looked at Nagini disdainfully: "Even if we say goodbye, people like you are not allowed to enter Hollywood. Don't think that you can become famous overnight by making a movie."

Vanessa seemed to want to say something, but Nagini shook her head and left directly with Ms. Vanessa.

As for Duke?

There was a flash of disdain in his eyes, a movie shot by a yellow man?

Just a joke!

After leaving the office building, Ms. Vanessa looked at the silent Nagini. She thought about it and finally said apologetically: "Nagini, I'm sorry about this matter."

Nagini waved his hand. Although his expression was gloomy, he was not dissatisfied. Instead, he comforted him: "It's okay, Ms. Vanessa, we have other options."

After Nagini finished speaking, Ms. Vanessa nodded. Her eyes flashed with fighting spirit. She turned her head and glanced at the office building behind her, with a flash of anger in her eyes:

"You're right, we have other options, San Diego Film and Television? Duke? I will make them regret it!"

only……

The water in Hollywood is deeper than the two of them imagined. Even the experienced Ms. Vanessa has to lament that times have changed!

Although Nagini thought that the promotion of her movie would be more troublesome, after all, she has skin color issues, but she did not expect that racial discrimination in Hollywood is so serious.

In the past few days, Nagini has worked for many companies, and most of the film and television companies directly rejected her. They didn't even want to watch it. After seeing Nagini's skin color, they directly told Nagini to get out.

A small number of companies are willing to accept Nagini's movies, but they will only help you promote them, but will not help you arrange movies.

There are three other companies that have ideas for Nagini's movie, but one of them is only willing to give Nagini 20% of the final profit at most, and the other has expressed its willingness to use $20 to buy out Nagini's movie in one go.

Nagini also thought about finding a theater directly, but this was too difficult.

Let’s not talk about the exclusivity of Los Angeles, but let’s talk about the Actors and Directors Guild, which are not allowed in the first place.

How many movies are made in Hollywood every year? But how many will eventually make it to the big screen?

They didn't even have time to digest it internally, so why would they let a newcomer like Nagini come on board? And it’s a low-budget movie like this. The most egregious thing is that the other party is a person of color!

After successive setbacks, Ms. Vanessa did not give up. She wanted Nagini to try her luck at foreign film festivals. Since the Hollywood route was unavailable, she would take the international route.

It happens that the Venice Film Festival is at the end of August and beginning of September, and Vanessa has a few friends who are judges of the film festival. Although they are not guaranteed to receive the award, they can at least be shortlisted.

If you accumulate popularity in the early stage, if the evaluation is good enough, you might be spotted by the Big Eight.

Nagini thought about it and realized that this was a good idea.

Just when Nagini and Vanessa were about to go to Venice to try their luck, an unexpected visitor disrupted Nagini's rhythm...

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