[US Entertainment] Hollywood reverses life

Joey didn't expect to be invited to lunch by Tom's mother, and of course she readily accepted.One afternoon, she came to Mary's residence in New York.

While chatting after tea, Mary's warm hospitality to Joey made her find the long-lost love and warmth from her elders.

Seeing the intimacy between Mary and Tom made her very envious. She hadn't felt such warmth for a long time, not since her parents passed away.

As for the years with Hughes, Hughes' relationship with his mother was on thin ice, let alone seeing her.

Mary is obviously very interested in Joy, "You are a girl full of perseverance. You are more tenacious than Tom at the time. Tom used to cry and complain to me about the difficult situation in Hollywood. If it weren't for me and his stepfather to encourage him, I don't know if he can hold on."

Tom immediately looked at Mary complaining, "Mother, can you stop talking about my embarrassing things?"

Mary and Joy burst out laughing.

Joey could tell from the conversation that Mary was a kind and intellectual woman, very easy to get along with, and she also liked getting along with such a woman.

Mary looked at the big basket of hot dogs on the table and laughed at herself: "I learned from Tom that you like hot dogs. You see, I made so many hot dogs with different flavors. I'm afraid you won't like them."

Joey looked at the basket of hot dogs, curry hot dogs, bacon hot dogs, cod hot dogs, eel hot dogs, beef cheese hot dogs... and so on, he couldn't blink, this old lady is really too polite!

She quickly grabbed a few and put them in her mouth, biting and biting, she felt that happiness was about to overflow, it was so delicious!

She widened her eyes in disbelief and asked, "Mrs. Mary, did you make these yourself? It's amazing! I wish I could eat your hot dogs every day!"

Mary smiled warmly and kindly, "That's the best, as long as you come to New York, come to my place, and I'll make it for you."

Joey quickly waved his hand, "What a shame, you are too old to work so hard."

Unexpectedly, Tom, who had been silent all this time, said, "Don't worry, my mother likes you so much, she enjoys making hot dogs for you."

Joey's kindness is hard to refuse, even Tom said so, so he could only nod and said: "In that case, then I'm welcome~ hehe."

Mary asked a lot of questions about "La La Land", and Joey patiently answered them one by one. It can be seen that the old lady really likes "La La Land".

This is also good, showing that "La La Land" can be loved by people of different ages.

On the way back, Tom drove her off.

He turned on the radio, and there was an announcement from the music station. He asked casually, "I heard from Cotillard that you plan to return to Hollywood?"

Joey nodded and looked out the window, "Yes, although I'm a bit reluctant to part with "La La Land", I still have to go back and get down to business.

Tom smiled softly, "Then my mother seems to be disappointed. She likes your work so much."

Joey turned his eyes to him and showed a sweet smile, "It's okay, I will visit her often, after all, the old lady's hot dogs are so delicious, hehe~"

Seeing her wicked smile, Tom smiled unconsciously, "If it's just because of the hot dog, I would actually do it too."

Joey immediately asked in surprise: "How do you know how to do it? Did Madam Mary teach you?"

Tom said flatly: "No, when I first came to Hollywood more than 20 years ago, I ran roles during the day and worked in a hot dog shop at night. Otherwise, life would be beyond my means. At that time, the food for the whole day was two hot dogs."

Joey sighed deeply, and looked at him with pity, "No wonder Mrs. Mary said that you almost couldn't hold on at that time. It seemed that you were really in a difficult situation."

Tom suddenly teased Joey in a joking tone, "It's not just embarrassment, it's starving to death, okay?"

Joey looked at the high-beam lights in front of the window, "At least you've paid off your hardships now. It proves that your previous efforts and persistence were not in vain."

Tom still joked with her, "So you're motivating you now with stories from my past?"

Joey glared at him, "Please don't be too narcissistic, Mr. Although what you said is the truth."

Then she suddenly changed her serious tone and said: "During my most difficult times, your story has always been my motivation. To be honest, the reason why an idol is an idol is a kind of spiritual sustenance and inspiration. "

Tom smiled slightly, "You will have more achievements than me, because you also work hard, and you are more talented and talented than me."

Joey also responded with a sweet smile, "Thank you for your blessing. I also hope to continue to break through myself."

At least she is making money now, and the dividends generated by Broadway's "La La Land" are enough for her to invest in movies in the future.She will not be so embarrassed to solicit investment when making movies in the future.

The road to Broadway has temporarily come to an end, but the road to Hollywood is still long and long!

But thinking of this, Joey suddenly remembered something. She asked, "I heard that you are participating in the negotiation with MGM to acquire United Artists?"

In his previous life, Tom did participate in the acquisition of United Artists, a famous independent film company in Hollywood, in 2006. In the end, he and his partner Paula Varger joined the 80-year-old United Artists. In addition to owning a large number of shares in the company, He will also be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, including the pre-development and filming of film projects.

Joy has an idea, that is, she wants to participate in the acquisition of a part of the shares of United Artists, so that she can also become one of the shareholders of United Artists, so that she will not have to work hard every time to find sponsors for the films she shoots, especially It is not necessary to rely on those distribution companies for the later announcements, which means that a large amount of revenue from each film is sucked by the distribution companies.

If she is one of the shareholders of an independent film company, many things will be much more convenient, and there is no need to distribute other income to the distribution company, especially for United Artists, which has a long history and perfect production, Independent film companies through channels such as publicity and distribution were Joey's first choice.

She dreams of owning an independent film company of her own, but before she has such strength and financial resources, it is also a good choice to become a shareholder of an independent film company first.

Moreover, United Artists is a subsidiary of MGM, and MGM is a subsidiary of Sony. After all, United Artists is owned by Sony, and Sony is one of the six major Hollywood film companies. The suppression and discrimination by commercial film companies will be escorted by the giant Sony Pictures, so she doesn't have to be afraid.

Tom was surprised that Joey would be interested in such a thing, "What's the matter? What do you think?"

Joey gave a soft "hmm" and thought for a moment, "Actually, I'm very interested. In fact, I also want to participate."

"You?" Tom looked at her in surprise, "You also want to be a shareholder of United Artists?"

Joey nodded generously, "Yes, but I don't have that much money to invest in shares, but I want to change to another way."

"What way?" Tom turned the steering wheel in his hand, and he realized at this moment that he seemed to have underestimated Joey's ambition. This is a woman full of ambitions.

Joey said with a smile: "I don't have the funds, but I can provide similar technology shareholding methods, such as giving me a part of the shares of United Artists, and I will give the follow-up copyrights of all the current film series in my hand to United Artists, of course These bargaining chips are definitely not enough. If you trust me, I can also sign the film contract of my future film in advance, that is, my film must be shot in United Artists Pictures, and United Artists can also get a large part of the income. Of course The premise is that you believe that my future movies will be as profitable as "Juno" and "Source Code". If the revenue ratio reaches the same level as "Juno" and "Source Code", United Artists will definitely make money and not lose money. There is an additional agreement that a new film must be released in three years."

After listening to Tom, he was silent for a moment, as if he was thinking seriously about the feasibility of Joey's statement, "What you said is very tempting, because the success of "Juno" and "Source Code" is indeed a huge bargaining chip for you, if you can Guarantee that every movie in the future can be sold like this. I don’t think United Artists will give you a part of the shares. Even Paramount, one of the six major Hollywood film companies, is willing to give you some shares. But the question is, how do you guarantee it? ?”

Joy seemed to have been thinking about this for a long time. She said: "Then sign a gambling agreement. In the next ten years, one movie must be guaranteed every three years, a total of three movies. The revenue ratio of each movie will reach more than 300% , I share 55% of the proceeds with Lianmei, and Lianmei will give me 15% of the shares. If one fails to meet the standard, I will spit out 5% of the shares. If the above target is completed within ten years, then I will only be a shareholder of United Artists, and United Artists can no longer restrict whether I choose to cooperate with United Artists to make a movie."

"55 is impossible, 37 is more appropriate." When talking about business, Tom obviously switched to another businessman's logic.

Joey gritted his teeth, "I also accept 37, as long as Lian Mei and you agree."

Tom said calmly: "My promise is useless. United Artists is a subsidiary of MGM, and MGM is a subsidiary of Sony. After all, United Artists is owned by Sony, but even if we don't talk about Sony first, what do you think? To become a shareholder of United Artists, at least MGM must agree to it, because MGM Pictures is the largest shareholder of United Artists, and MGM holds 70% of the shares. Although I plan to participate in the purchase of 30% of the shares, I will soon be MGM is appointed as the CEO of United Artists, but in the final analysis, whether you can participate or not depends on the decision of the largest shareholder MGM, that is, if you want 15% of the shares, you must also get 70% from MGM. As for whether it is willing to be gnawed by you..."

Tom hesitated for a while, and said carefully and sounded ruthlessly: "Even if I can try my best to negotiate for your shareholding, I don't think MGM or even Sony will agree, because you are not enough. grid."

Joey was blocked back, feeling a little frustrated, "Then how do you think I can make them think I'm qualified?"

Tom turned his head and glanced at her, then continued to look forward and drove, "The current commercial films are dominated by series, and for a film company like MGM, it is nothing more than making money and commercial value. You only need to be able to reflect your Commercial value, they can't refuse you. I also said, now is the world of series movies, "Harry Potter", "Bourne Shadow", "Mission Impossible", "007", "Spiderman", " "Star Wars", "Lord of the Rings", "Shrek", etc., as long as they can be made into a series of signature films, it is basically a long-term cash cow for film companies, so now the major commercial film companies are most lacking. , What I want most is this kind of super-sell commercial film that can be made into a series."

Joy seemed to have understood what Tom wanted to say. She put her hand on her lower lip and muttered for a while, then suddenly realized: "What do you mean, if I can bring MGM a film that can shock Hollywood enough to reap a huge box office? MGM will agree to the commercial series of movies that earn money?"

Tom smiled, "Yes, the premise is that you are willing to cut meat, as long as you can make the first film, and then directly send this series to MGM, this is much more attractive than your VAM agreement. If you Really with this ability, you can own a series of super-grossing movies, you don’t need to mention any betting agreement, and you don’t need to say anything about giving away all the copyrights of the previous movies. You are just willing to give this series of movies to MGM. Swapping 10% should not be a problem."

Thanks to Tom Cruise, he was able to find the key point in a short period of time, and every sentence hit the point. It seems that he really understands the discussions of all the current film companies!

What are you afraid of cutting meat, as long as Joey can make one super hit series, he can make ten more!

Now the root of the problem has come out, as long as Joy can make a super-sold commercial series, she can use it as a bargaining chip, exchanging the copyright with United Artists for shares!

Joy fell into deep thought, she was not depressed, because she had already grasped the direction, and she had a clue!

Seeing the sparkle in Joey's eyes, Tom smiled helplessly, "You seem to be very excited, what a weird person, the more difficulties you face, the more excited you are."

Joey asked: "When will you complete the equity change with MGM?"

Tom said succinctly, "By the end of the year."

Joey smiled slightly, "In other words, as long as I can produce a super-grossing movie series before the end of the year, MGM will be reluctant to reject me!"

Tom shook his head and sighed, "I'm glad you look so confident? You always like to go up against the odds."

"How will I know the result if I don't try? After all, miracles will always happen."

Joy has found her first direction back to Hollywood, and she will probably be very busy next time.

Yes, miracles will always exist.

If you don't try it, how will you know that miracles won't happen!

The author has something to say: everyone said yesterday’s water, well, the stupid author wrote too much water, I apologize to everyone QAQ