No no no no, Mr. Adrian, we think that the conditions are just right.
Berrant obviously came prepared, and he looked at Adrian very seriously and sincerely. You are very talented, Mr. Adrian, no one will deny this.But it cannot be denied that you are still a newcomer in this industry and we must do our business according to regulations.
oh?Adrian raised his eyebrows unanimously and crossed his hands together.
Even if the movie has an excellent box office after it is released, we cannot give you a higher price on the script.
Berrant made a gesture and remained serious and sincere, because the current price of these two scripts is quite generous for a new screenwriter.As for submitting the manuscript within a specified period, I think there is nothing to discuss, right?
I would like to remind you, Mr. Berrant, the price of the script is not my decision.Adrian smiled and spread his hands out.
After he threw out these two scripts, the four companies immediately started a fierce competition, because the four valuable scripts had no idea of reducing prices and sharing the prices, and the prices offered were naturally rising steadily.
The first one to give up was Warner because the script they had was "Body Guard". According to their professionals, although "Scream" and "American Pie" both have considerable highlights, the benefits it brought are not necessarily much higher than "Body Guard"; then the one to give up was Fox. They thought that although Adrian's script was good, Universal and Disney raised the price a little higher; Disney persisted until the end. Although they made family-style movies, they also had touchstone film companies that specialized in making G-level and above movies, but they still had never competed with Universal.
Please forgive me for offense, Mr. Berrant, you obviously haven't seen my potential yet.
Adrian continued, I think, while you were thinking about how to get these two scripts, I didn’t expect that now I would acquire a small film company and become a director.
These are two different things, Mr. Adrian!Berrant said without comment.
No no no, I mean.
Adrian shook his head sternly, and I still have room for choice.I believe Disney, Fox, Warner will be willing to make concessions on this. If they want, they can only invest and make it by me. After all, no one knows their script better than me.
It doesn't seem appropriate to do so, Mr. Cowell!Although Berrant's expression has not changed much, his dissatisfaction and disapproval can be seen from the point of changing his name.
That's true.To his surprise, Adrian did not deny it.
It's better to do this!
Adrian continued after taking a sip of coffee, saying that Universal can have the sole ownership of the sequel script, but the specific price should be negotiated after the first part is released.If we really can't talk about it, Global can find someone else to write a sequel script. Of course, the definition of the inconsistent agreement must be discussed in detail.What do you think, Mr. Berrant?
Berrant was a little dazed. He never expected Adrian to propose such a condition. It would be fine if the only ownership was left, but he even handed over the writing rights of the sequel to himself!
Although the specific definition needs to be discussed, it is very simple to find other screenwriters to write scripts if Global really wants to repent.
I think this is an acceptable condition.
No matter what, I agree first, and I don’t suffer any losses. I still have to discuss it in detail, so I don’t have to worry about any problems.
That's what Berrant thought.
You can rest in London for a few days and Lawyer Wilson will come soon to discuss the details with you.Adrian didn't say nonsense either, and reached an agreement and sent Berrant away.
It seems that the Universal World seems to have taken a big advantage, but Adrian himself doesn't think so.
He knew very well that although he acquired a film company and worked as a director, in the eyes of the world, he was still a wealthy child who wanted to play in the film industry. They must have an understanding of what they had done before.
In addition, Adrian is still a newcomer, so they want to buy the script of the sequel at the same price. It is normal for them to maximize their interests.
In this case, Adrian simply gave them a bigger cake. Anyway, the money earned by the script in his plan was just a small profit, and the main function was to establish a good relationship with several major film companies. Besides, he was not interested in writing the sequel.
The hardest script to write in Hollywood is not original or adapted, and the hardest thing to write is the sequel to the hot-selling movies.
The script of the sequel should not only consider the selling points of the movie, but also consider the connection with the previous episode. Once there is a major logical flaw, even if it relies on visual effects to attract the audience, it will still be criticized.
More importantly, sequel movies can easily cause aesthetic fatigue and reduce the selling points. For example, the second part of "Scream" still has a medium-to-high level in terms of the script, but the audience already knows that it is nothing more than different mask killers coming out to find trouble for Cindy. In addition, the screenwriter cannot completely break out of the initial framework, so naturally it is not as good as the first part.
The same is true for "American Pie". Although it has 6 or 7 movies, it has basically become a selling point of using various erotics and discussions on sexual organs.
Therefore, if the sequel script is not related, it is also very important to maintain a talented image in Adrian's plan.
Is there any problem?After sending Berrant back, Adrian saw Catherine standing at the small table where she was just negotiating, staring at herself with curious eyes.
Nothing, just...somewhat unexpected.Catherine made an unidentified gesture, but she didn't expect that you were also a screenwriter in addition to being a director.
There are many things you don't know, Miss Beginsa!
Adrian smiled, I think you must have not noticed the screenwriter's name when you read the script, so sometimes don't draw conclusions easily.
Unfortunately, the script you gave me did not indicate who the screenwriter was.Catherine snorted and turned around and left.
Looking at her back, Adrian shrugged his shoulders in a silence. He remembered that Joseph said she was only 17 years old, and the girl with a bit of a stingy personality was indeed more attractive.
For some reason, he always felt that she looked familiar, which was one of the reasons why he was very interested in her.
But Adrian did not recall it carefully, as it would take too much time and energy.
Don't think so much, let's talk about it once you get it.Adrian pinched his finger gently.
The knock on the door started, and Adrian, who was busy in front of the typewriter, said without raising his head. Wait for a while, then knocked on a crackling section before standing up and walking to the door quickly.
Is there anything wrong, Miss Becchensa?Adrie installed it in an unexpected way.
Your assistant, Mr. Haggis, because there is something wrong, please let me bring you tomorrow's arrangements and some other things, and hope you have read them and put them in before taking them over.
Catherine raised the documents in her hand. She wore a wide T-shirt and tight jeans, and could not resist the breath of youth even under the slightly dim light.
OK, please come in.Adrian made a gesture of invitation, would you like something to drink?
No, thank you.Catherine's smile was a little reluctant, and her eyes were obviously saying: Help, if there is no need to modify it, let me take it over, I still have something to do.
OK, please sit for a while.Adrian didn't say much, but picked up the documents next to the desk lamp and started reading.
Catherine, who was sitting opposite her, looked around boredly. Seeing that Adrian had nothing special to say in the document, she turned her attention to the manuscripts on the typewriter.
After carefully looking at the lines, she became surprised and naturally picked up the manuscript on the table.
The content of the manuscript is all fragments of the novel, or two different novels, but it still attracted Catherine.
……
What is the parent body?control!The mother body is a dream world operated by computers, and its establishment is to control humans.In order to turn people into something like this!
Morpheus said as he lifted a battery, his voice with a metallic coldness that easily pierced Andrew's heart.
No, I don't believe it, this is impossible!Andrew shouted with his head in his arms.
Yes, it's not easy to understand, Neo, but that's the case.Morpheus said mercilessly.
Stop talking, let me out, let me out!Neo shouted wildly.
In just a moment, all the surrounding scenery disappeared, and Andrew appeared in the narrow cabin again.
He rushed up from the chair, stumbled into the corner with a shout, "Don't come," and then knelt on the ground and almost vomited.
……
How do you feel?Adrian's voice sounded, and Catherine was startled and quickly placed the manuscript on the table.
take it easy.Seeing her childish actions, Adrian couldn't help but smile. I just want to know what you think.
Catherine carefully observed him for a few seconds, and then coughed: Well... This is your novel?
Yes, these are two science fiction novels.
Adrian nodded, seeing that she was still a little puzzled, so he simply took the manuscript to explain: This novel is about zombies. The rough content is that a biological company conducted a virus test in a town in the western United States. After the virus leaked, it infected a normal person into a zombie. The city government sent a special tactical team to investigate, and then triggered a series of accidents. This is a popular novel... a popular novel that pursues thrills and pleasure in reading. Although this is the case, it is still a bit serious in comparison. It tells that in the future, people become AI batteries designed by themselves, and are immersed in the virtual world all day long. However, there are always people who will doubt all this, and then struggle from the virtual world and reveal the truth of the world step by step!
Berrant obviously came prepared, and he looked at Adrian very seriously and sincerely. You are very talented, Mr. Adrian, no one will deny this.But it cannot be denied that you are still a newcomer in this industry and we must do our business according to regulations.
oh?Adrian raised his eyebrows unanimously and crossed his hands together.
Even if the movie has an excellent box office after it is released, we cannot give you a higher price on the script.
Berrant made a gesture and remained serious and sincere, because the current price of these two scripts is quite generous for a new screenwriter.As for submitting the manuscript within a specified period, I think there is nothing to discuss, right?
I would like to remind you, Mr. Berrant, the price of the script is not my decision.Adrian smiled and spread his hands out.
After he threw out these two scripts, the four companies immediately started a fierce competition, because the four valuable scripts had no idea of reducing prices and sharing the prices, and the prices offered were naturally rising steadily.
The first one to give up was Warner because the script they had was "Body Guard". According to their professionals, although "Scream" and "American Pie" both have considerable highlights, the benefits it brought are not necessarily much higher than "Body Guard"; then the one to give up was Fox. They thought that although Adrian's script was good, Universal and Disney raised the price a little higher; Disney persisted until the end. Although they made family-style movies, they also had touchstone film companies that specialized in making G-level and above movies, but they still had never competed with Universal.
Please forgive me for offense, Mr. Berrant, you obviously haven't seen my potential yet.
Adrian continued, I think, while you were thinking about how to get these two scripts, I didn’t expect that now I would acquire a small film company and become a director.
These are two different things, Mr. Adrian!Berrant said without comment.
No no no, I mean.
Adrian shook his head sternly, and I still have room for choice.I believe Disney, Fox, Warner will be willing to make concessions on this. If they want, they can only invest and make it by me. After all, no one knows their script better than me.
It doesn't seem appropriate to do so, Mr. Cowell!Although Berrant's expression has not changed much, his dissatisfaction and disapproval can be seen from the point of changing his name.
That's true.To his surprise, Adrian did not deny it.
It's better to do this!
Adrian continued after taking a sip of coffee, saying that Universal can have the sole ownership of the sequel script, but the specific price should be negotiated after the first part is released.If we really can't talk about it, Global can find someone else to write a sequel script. Of course, the definition of the inconsistent agreement must be discussed in detail.What do you think, Mr. Berrant?
Berrant was a little dazed. He never expected Adrian to propose such a condition. It would be fine if the only ownership was left, but he even handed over the writing rights of the sequel to himself!
Although the specific definition needs to be discussed, it is very simple to find other screenwriters to write scripts if Global really wants to repent.
I think this is an acceptable condition.
No matter what, I agree first, and I don’t suffer any losses. I still have to discuss it in detail, so I don’t have to worry about any problems.
That's what Berrant thought.
You can rest in London for a few days and Lawyer Wilson will come soon to discuss the details with you.Adrian didn't say nonsense either, and reached an agreement and sent Berrant away.
It seems that the Universal World seems to have taken a big advantage, but Adrian himself doesn't think so.
He knew very well that although he acquired a film company and worked as a director, in the eyes of the world, he was still a wealthy child who wanted to play in the film industry. They must have an understanding of what they had done before.
In addition, Adrian is still a newcomer, so they want to buy the script of the sequel at the same price. It is normal for them to maximize their interests.
In this case, Adrian simply gave them a bigger cake. Anyway, the money earned by the script in his plan was just a small profit, and the main function was to establish a good relationship with several major film companies. Besides, he was not interested in writing the sequel.
The hardest script to write in Hollywood is not original or adapted, and the hardest thing to write is the sequel to the hot-selling movies.
The script of the sequel should not only consider the selling points of the movie, but also consider the connection with the previous episode. Once there is a major logical flaw, even if it relies on visual effects to attract the audience, it will still be criticized.
More importantly, sequel movies can easily cause aesthetic fatigue and reduce the selling points. For example, the second part of "Scream" still has a medium-to-high level in terms of the script, but the audience already knows that it is nothing more than different mask killers coming out to find trouble for Cindy. In addition, the screenwriter cannot completely break out of the initial framework, so naturally it is not as good as the first part.
The same is true for "American Pie". Although it has 6 or 7 movies, it has basically become a selling point of using various erotics and discussions on sexual organs.
Therefore, if the sequel script is not related, it is also very important to maintain a talented image in Adrian's plan.
Is there any problem?After sending Berrant back, Adrian saw Catherine standing at the small table where she was just negotiating, staring at herself with curious eyes.
Nothing, just...somewhat unexpected.Catherine made an unidentified gesture, but she didn't expect that you were also a screenwriter in addition to being a director.
There are many things you don't know, Miss Beginsa!
Adrian smiled, I think you must have not noticed the screenwriter's name when you read the script, so sometimes don't draw conclusions easily.
Unfortunately, the script you gave me did not indicate who the screenwriter was.Catherine snorted and turned around and left.
Looking at her back, Adrian shrugged his shoulders in a silence. He remembered that Joseph said she was only 17 years old, and the girl with a bit of a stingy personality was indeed more attractive.
For some reason, he always felt that she looked familiar, which was one of the reasons why he was very interested in her.
But Adrian did not recall it carefully, as it would take too much time and energy.
Don't think so much, let's talk about it once you get it.Adrian pinched his finger gently.
The knock on the door started, and Adrian, who was busy in front of the typewriter, said without raising his head. Wait for a while, then knocked on a crackling section before standing up and walking to the door quickly.
Is there anything wrong, Miss Becchensa?Adrie installed it in an unexpected way.
Your assistant, Mr. Haggis, because there is something wrong, please let me bring you tomorrow's arrangements and some other things, and hope you have read them and put them in before taking them over.
Catherine raised the documents in her hand. She wore a wide T-shirt and tight jeans, and could not resist the breath of youth even under the slightly dim light.
OK, please come in.Adrian made a gesture of invitation, would you like something to drink?
No, thank you.Catherine's smile was a little reluctant, and her eyes were obviously saying: Help, if there is no need to modify it, let me take it over, I still have something to do.
OK, please sit for a while.Adrian didn't say much, but picked up the documents next to the desk lamp and started reading.
Catherine, who was sitting opposite her, looked around boredly. Seeing that Adrian had nothing special to say in the document, she turned her attention to the manuscripts on the typewriter.
After carefully looking at the lines, she became surprised and naturally picked up the manuscript on the table.
The content of the manuscript is all fragments of the novel, or two different novels, but it still attracted Catherine.
……
What is the parent body?control!The mother body is a dream world operated by computers, and its establishment is to control humans.In order to turn people into something like this!
Morpheus said as he lifted a battery, his voice with a metallic coldness that easily pierced Andrew's heart.
No, I don't believe it, this is impossible!Andrew shouted with his head in his arms.
Yes, it's not easy to understand, Neo, but that's the case.Morpheus said mercilessly.
Stop talking, let me out, let me out!Neo shouted wildly.
In just a moment, all the surrounding scenery disappeared, and Andrew appeared in the narrow cabin again.
He rushed up from the chair, stumbled into the corner with a shout, "Don't come," and then knelt on the ground and almost vomited.
……
How do you feel?Adrian's voice sounded, and Catherine was startled and quickly placed the manuscript on the table.
take it easy.Seeing her childish actions, Adrian couldn't help but smile. I just want to know what you think.
Catherine carefully observed him for a few seconds, and then coughed: Well... This is your novel?
Yes, these are two science fiction novels.
Adrian nodded, seeing that she was still a little puzzled, so he simply took the manuscript to explain: This novel is about zombies. The rough content is that a biological company conducted a virus test in a town in the western United States. After the virus leaked, it infected a normal person into a zombie. The city government sent a special tactical team to investigate, and then triggered a series of accidents. This is a popular novel... a popular novel that pursues thrills and pleasure in reading. Although this is the case, it is still a bit serious in comparison. It tells that in the future, people become AI batteries designed by themselves, and are immersed in the virtual world all day long. However, there are always people who will doubt all this, and then struggle from the virtual world and reveal the truth of the world step by step!
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