Chapter 688 Olive Branch of William Morris Company
Sister Fang Fang is naturally very familiar with this kind of thing. She said calmly: "This is of course very normal. In such a situation, you have the value of their investment, and that is William
Morris Company is the oldest agency company in Hollywood. The combined history of several other agency companies is not as long as this one. They sign contracts with top artists from various countries, within a certain area.
Only influential stars are qualified to be valued by them. In the whole of Asia, there is only one star in Asia who can be valued by them and come to sign a contract." Of course, it does not mean that the star in the entertainment industry in the Asia-Pacific region, that is, Cheng Long, is William.
Actors contracted by Morris Company, such as Hamasaki Ayumi in Heisei Sanhime, South Korea's Lee Jung-hyun and others are all artists contracted by William Morris Company, but they were all signed by William Morris Company. They were really attracted by William Morris Company.
Morris Company came to sign the contract, and Cheng Long was the only one.
At this time, you can see Cheng Long's status in William Morris. Ye Ming thought about it and unconsciously felt sad for the artists in the Asia-Pacific region. This is something that people have to admit. Asia-Pacific
It is very difficult for local artists to make it in Hollywood.
The only one who is truly successful is Cheng Long. Of course, Li Lianjie and Zhou Runfa are also relatively successful, but there is only one Cheng Long who has signed a B-level contract with William Morris.
Cheng Long's salary of 18 million is inseparable from William Morris. But Jet Li and Chow Yun-fat are not as good as Cheng Long.
This is true for these three superstars, not to mention other stars. Zhang Ziyi later signed with William Morris, but the contract she signed was a C-level contract, which was not taken seriously at all.
Ye Ming thought for a while and said: "Even if I have some achievements and can be approached by William Morris, but in such a situation, I think it is impossible for them to repay the contract?"
This is what Ye Ming is worried about. Although William Morris Company came to visit, it means that Ye Ming is qualified enough to sign a contract with William Morris Company. However, in such a situation, William Morris Company cannot
Ye Ming will be given a good contract.
Cheng Long is qualified to sign a B-level contract, as proven by his hard-working action scenes in one movie after another, but Ye Ming definitely does not have the capital to do so.
The success of one or two movies just means that Ye Ming has the capital to become popular. Sister Fang Fang very seriously expressed her opinion and said: "In fact, you should think about this matter carefully. Do you want to
If we want to enter Hollywood, we will definitely not be able to do it just by talking about our brilliant film and television.
You must sign with a big company that is familiar with Hollywood rules. William Morris is the best choice. They can give you the best service, the best packaging and publicity. You have to know this.
Therefore, at this time, if you want to enter Hollywood more smoothly, you'd better give this company a priority."
As Ye Ming's current agent, Sister Fang Fang is very aware of the benefits of Ye Ming signing with William Morris at this time. She also knows that Ye Ming has such a stubborn temper, and sometimes if Ye Ming is
Being stubborn can be very dangerous.
Therefore, as an agent, Sister Fang Fang was very cautious in reminding Ye Ming to pay attention to this point. In such a situation, Ye Ming did not stick to his opinion. Why is it that the Chinese film market is always unable to
Cheer up, the truth is that I don’t have better management methods, and I don’t have the motivation to make big productions. For example, Zhang Yimou’s Heroes is considered a big production.
But Hero's investment is not even a fraction of Titanic's.
Just to re-create a large cruise ship that imitates 90% of the Titanic, this is not something that any domestic company can have the courage to do.
Therefore, Chinese films need to be reformed, but how should the reform be carried out? This is not an easy task, and someone must take the lead.
Therefore, Ye Ming feels that if he can enter Hollywood, it will be very helpful to revitalize China's film market in the future. Therefore, he feels that if he wants to enter Hollywood, it is very necessary to learn those production models.
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Therefore, at this time, Ye Ming was also very much looking forward to entering Hollywood, and at this time, signing with William Morris Company was also a very competitive option.
He also understood Sister Fang Fang's advice, so he nodded and said, "Sister Fang Fang, don't worry, I know what I know."
At this moment, in a VIP box at the Shangri-La Hotel, an American with blue eyes and blond hair said hesitantly while drinking red wine: Cheng, you said, if Ye Ming comes, we should first talk about the family's personal differences.
Or directly discuss the contract?"
If Howard had his own ideas, then at a time like this, it would be normal to discuss the contract directly without being too polite. However, Ye Ming was different. He was someone valued by the company, so at this time,
He will be the only one to come to Ye Ming to discuss it.
At this time, Howard even said that he was afraid that he would not succeed, so he directly asked Cheng Long to accompany him as a lobbyist.
Talking directly or contacting the relationship first is a compromise. When it comes to the Asia-Pacific region, it means that you have to abide by the rules of the Asia-Pacific region. Under such a situation, Howard seemed more hesitant.
Cheng Long said with a smile: "I have interacted with this guy Ye Ming. He is a very straightforward person. He is different from other Chinese stars. You still have to say whatever you want.
But let me remind you, the sincerity you brought this time was not very high.
Ye Ming is not an ordinary star. He is a Berlin actor, a singer with best-selling albums, and he is the owner of Huihuang.com, a traditional Chinese medicine store. All these prove that he is not that simple an actor. Therefore, when Zi Ah appears, you
If you want to sign a contract, you must be sincere enough.
But you came to me on your deathbed, and you didn't tell me what kind of contract Ye Ming signed. Now I want to ask, this is more or less an afterthought. What did you bring today?
What kind of a level contract is it?"
In fact, when Howard came to Cheng Long to help him deal with Ye Ming, he did not say what level of the company the contract he brought was. However, at this time, Cheng Long was also very curious about what William Morris Company was bringing this time.
What kind of a contract?
Howard thought for a while, although this was a secret in the company, but he thought it wouldn't be a big deal if he talked to Cheng Long, an artist from his company, at this time.
Therefore, after Howard thought about it, he said cautiously: "Actually, you should be very clear about what kind of start you will have when you join our company. Of course, Cheng, your starting point is relatively high, but your reputation
It's big and has box office appeal. Therefore, at this time, if a newcomer wants to get in, he has to start directly from the D level, which is the lowest level.
Not all artists have contracts like yours. Even in Hollywood, there aren't many stars who enjoy B-level contracts like yours. What's more, stars who are not in Hollywood are not eligible.
Get a B-level contract."
Cheng Long is at this level and is not qualified to reach the A level. It can be seen that most of the people who are qualified are members of the 20 million box office club. From Howard's point of view, in fact, if Ye Ming starts from the fourth level D, then
It's a completely normal thing.
At this moment, Cheng Long shook his head after hearing this and said: "I think it's better to forget about this matter. Under such a situation, the company is not willing to pay for the fourth-tier contract. Do you think this is the case?"
Will Ye Ming agree to sign a contract with you? I think it’s impossible. Don’t blame me for not reminding you when the time comes.”
Howard seemed to be very determined and said: "This is the company's rule. I have no right to change it. If you want to change it, it must be agreed by the people above. If Ye Ming agrees, then everyone will be happy. If
It means that Ye Ming doesn’t agree, then when the time comes, don’t blame me for not reminding you.”
Cheng Long knew quite well what kind of temper Ye Ming had. He was a one-minded person, and Howard, in fact, was also famous as a one-minded person in William Morris.
He had no intention of giving in on such a matter.
After arriving at the hotel, Ye Ming was surprised that Howard did not come alone. Ye Ming was also very familiar with the person who accompanied Howard. Cheng Long, a star with the highest status in Hollywood in the Asia-Pacific region, can be regarded as the most popular star after Bruce Lee.
A successful one.
After Cheng Long saw Ye Ming, he said with a smile: "Ye Ming, congratulations. The movie you starred in can be selected for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. This in itself is a matter worthy of celebration."
The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, and Cheng Long immediately took Ye Ming's hand and said, "Ye Ming, let me introduce you to Mr. Howard, the agent of William Morris Company. I am here." This time I was imprisoned and sent here temporarily.” (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!