In the empty studio, Liu Pajin introduced the situation to Jing Jian anxiously: "Mr. Branbull, there are almost no registered actors willing to attend the audition, and I have even been hinted several times, hoping that I will not take over as the director. If this continues, the crew will be shut down without restrictions and cannot start shooting at all."

Jing Jian was a little strange: "Hollywood is not a CAA agency. Are the actors and crew members of other companies not interested? Even if not, aren't there any independent actors?"

"The key is the rumor," Liupakin explained, "that you wantonly fired the unsatisfactory actors and crew members and deprived them of their due income; and CAA has also formed a tacit understanding with other agencies, and if anyone signs a contract with us, there will be a risk of being banned."

"Yeah." Jing Jian nodded calmly in a worried look of Liu Pajin, "What about you? Mr. Liu Pajin?"

"Sir, I will definitely fulfill the contract faithfully." Liupakin quickly patted his chest and expressed his loyalty. Because he had been in contact, he certainly understood that it was not as the rumor said, "However, sir, I also have pressure because the person who implied said that it would be fine to perform the original contract, but if I became a director, it would be a provocation to them."

Lyupakin is worried about gains and losses. On the one hand, he is extremely eager to get the position of director; on the other hand, he is afraid that after becoming a director, he will face a complete ban.

Jing Jian thought about it and smiled slightly: "Liu Pajin, do you think, in a sense, our original crew has died in name only?"

Gritting his teeth, Liupakin nodded helplessly: "It's true."

Jing Jian said: "Then we simply overturn everything, restart the stove, and start over. Liupakin!"

"You ordered, sir."

"The first thing, starting today, will be announced to the public that I will serve as the producer and director of the crew. You are the executive director and are responsible for the specific shooting work. The previous remuneration will be settled for you first, and the new contract will be $200,000. How about it?"

"Thank you, thank you sir." Liupajin was overjoyed immediately. In this way, he was actually the de facto director, and being able to avoid the pressure of Hollywood forces was the best of both worlds.

"Yeah." Jing Jian nodded with a smile, "With both of us, at least there will be a crew core. Then, you have to do the following: First, return all the rented studios, photography equipment, etc., and then rent them after the crew is formed. Otherwise, throwing them in vain is also a waste."

"Okay, sir."

"You call the crew members who have not resigned yet to ask for their opinions. If they are willing to continue joining, just like you, settle the previous remuneration and sign a new contract." Jing Jian continued.

"Are Newcast and Matting the same?" asked Lyupakin.

"Same. If you give your loyalty, you should gain something." Jing Jianke replied. He thought about it again, "Newcastle and Maiting, I'll call myself!"

"I understand, sir."

"You are recruiting publicly in the newspaper, and sending messages through the actors' union to publicly issue audition invitations. The agency cannot cover up the sky with one hand. Without them, Hollywood will still have countless actors who want to make a name for themselves. When you enter the newspaper, you will set the deadline at...the end of this month!"

"Okay, sir."

"Also, Liupakin, I'll issue a statement now, the content is..."

"ah?"

...

Anthony knocked carefully on the door and entered the office of CAA's ceo Orwitz with a whistle "Please enter".

With a smile, Anthony asked respectfully: "Mr. Orwitz, are you looking for me?"

Smiling and asking the secretary to send two cups of coffee, Orwitz asked, "Anthony, what's the matter about seed entertainment. I heard you are in trouble?"

"Not a problem, Mr. Orwitz." Anthony replied quickly, "just teach them a lesson so that Mr. Branbull can't play Hollywood after leaving our CAA."

Seeing Anthony's confident look, Orwitz frowned slightly. Although there is no idiom like "harmony makes money", the principles of doing business are similar all over the world. In Orwitz's eyes, you can teach Seed Entertainment a small lesson, but completely ban it? This is a bit too much.

However, CAA's agents are relatively independent and are not particularly important, and Orwitz is not very easy to interfere. So he asked with a smile: "Anthony, what are you going to do? Tell me what you think."

Anthony hurriedly said, "I am going to let Mr. Bramble calm down for a while, and then I will find a middleman. I hope he can recognize his position and package this project with us CAA. Don't worry, Mr. Orwitz, I will handle it properly."

Orwitz remained silent, but felt something was wrong in his heart. Such an approach was like blatant blackmail. Even if Seed Entertainment lowered its head in the end, with this unpleasant situation, there would be almost no chance of cooperation in the future.

Anthony saw Owitz's hesitation immediately, and explained: "Mr. Owitz, judging from Mr. Branbull's personality, he likes to interfere in filming of movies, but in the eyes of those professionals who have resigned, he is completely unreasonable. So from my personal point of view, the prospects for this film are very pessimistic, and it is very likely that Seed Entertainment is the kind of company. In this case, we CAA took advantage of this opportunity to make as much profit as possible, because there is very likely no future."

After thinking about it, Orwitz said: "Mr. Branbull is not only a film investor, he is also the boss of the White Lotus Company. He may also have advertising business to cooperate in the future. Please note: Don't be too stiff."

"Yes, sir." Anthony quickly agreed, "so we did not create obstacles in the first film collaboration of Seed Entertainment, that is the kindness we CAA released, and I hope that Mr. Bramble can understand."

"This is best." Orwitz nodded, "If there is any difficulty, I can come forward and invite Mr. Bramble."

"Thank you, sir. But... it's not needed yet."

...

When she returned to her office, Anthony thought about it for a while and felt that the "learning" she taught Jing Jian should be almost the same. After giving the stick, she should also feed some carrots appropriately. It is time to contact Jing Jian.

Call: "Mr. Branbull? I'm Anthony."

"I'm sorry." Jing Jian's cold voice came, "I think we have no basis for communication. If there is anything in the future, please contact my secretary! Oh, I almost forgot to tell you that I haven't found the secretary yet. Goodbye."
Chapter completed!