Ace Hollywood

Helen Dele stands in front of her office to greet Daniel **** and Reese Witherspoon.

Yes, everyone gathered today, of course, for the annual box office dark horse "Legally Blonde". Luckily, this movie basically drained all the box office potential before 9/11, 165.43 million. The North American box office is nearly 200 million, and the global box office is nearly 200 million. For this small-cost film with an investment of 20 million, it can be said that it has made a lot of money, and it can be regarded as one of MGM's most dazzling production works.

The topic to be discussed today is the sequel to "Pretty Beauty". There is no doubt that such a hit movie will definitely have a sequel. Who would give up a golden hen? MGM announced that it would be shooting for a sequel when "Pretty" was released at the box office in its first weekend, and although neither Daniel nor Reese had signed a contract, they had already made the news that the main cast would continue to appear in the sequel.

It's a deception, but it's not against the law.

We have already congratulated each other at the celebration banquet. Today, everyone's faces are full of enthusiasm, but there is no need to repeat those words of congratulations.

Daniel and Cusa sat on Helen's right, next to them were Reese and Davis.

"I'm glad we have the opportunity to sit here and talk about the sequel, which is not an honor that every movie has." Helen was in high spirits, "I also believe that we will be able to achieve new success. The story of the sequel, Evan has written, Then we'll give it to you. Of course, it's a pity that Amanda and Robert won't be involved, but Charlie Herman, will do well."

In just three months, MGM has assembled a team, Evan Arat and Dennis Derek, two unknown screenwriters, and Charlie Herman, a super novice who is directing a film for the first time. - In general, it fully reflects MGM's strong cost reduction mentality and the mentality of making more money from the reputation of the old works.

Whether it's Daniel or Reese, it's no longer the original price that can be won.

Reese Witherspoon was paid only $1 million in the first film, but now she's in the sequel and she's asking for no less than $8 million. In the history without Daniel's involvement, Reese's price when shooting the sequel was 15 million, which is already on a par with Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz, or even slightly higher Angelina Jolie at the time, and Jennifer Aniston, who had just married Brad Pitt, of course, the latter had very little film work, and her price was mainly estimated from "Friends".

Reese asked for 8 million, Daniel's price would definitely be higher, 12 million is his mainstream price now, and of course no other treatment is included. According to the estimates of the budget department of MGM, Daniel said that the box office share of 10 million + 10 points is the most likely. This share will no longer be a profit share, but a real box office share.

Calculated at the box office of 100 million, Daniel's remuneration is 20 million and Reese's 8 million.

Just the basic remuneration of the two main actors will take up the 18 million initial budget, so other aspects must be saved if they can be saved.

Cusa and Daniel looked at each other, and after Helen finished speaking, they said, "Helen, I'm sorry, and it's a pity that we didn't reserve a date for the sequel."

This made the entire conference room quiet.

Everyone's faces became strange.

The newly added director and screenwriter looked at each other in dismay, but were apprehensive. Being able to participate in a high-profile film may be the beginning of their dream, but now, everything seems to be crumbling.

Helen and producer David both looked solemn in an instant. This was a big uproar.

Reese and Davis, who were sitting next to Daniel, raised their hearts. Everyone knows that Reese made small moves, but the box office of "Legal Blonde" was not affected, and Reese also gained a lot of love, so both MGM and Helen decided to choose Ignore the unpleasantness, and no one will have a hard time with money.

But they ignored Daniel. It wasn't because they didn't value Daniel. In fact, everyone in it could pat his chest and say that what he valued most was Daniel Sandler. The reason they didn't take Daniel into account when they were selectively forgetting is because it's something that's totally commonplace in Hollywood.

Two people cooperate, each other's announcement to step on each other's foot, this kind of thing exists in 80 out of 100 movies.

No one would think that the two sides will no longer cooperate because of this.

That kind of black news is flying all over the sky, but it is also not uncommon for you to pretend to be your best friend when a new work comes out.

So, when Cusa said this, both Helen and Reese thought that this young Hollywood star refused to abide by the tradition.

"Uh, Daniel, our cooperation has always been very pleasant, and the treatment is completely negotiable." Helen showed a slightly embarrassed smile, "The fans also hope to see Emmett on the big screen again, what do you think?"

"Helen, of course." Daniel sat up, "I am indeed very honored to be able to cooperate with you, but the sequel is not in my plan."

Daniel's unexpected statement made the meeting anticlimactic.

Davis tried to have a few words with Daniel, but Helen invited Daniel to sit in the office, which made him unable to find a chance.

"Do you think he will reject me? Drive me out of "Pretty Beauty"?" Reese was sitting in her car. This woman was not really stupid, but she was completely unaware of the disparity between her and Daniel, and was impulsive.

It didn't help that Davis drove the car himself, he was no longer in charge of Reese.

"There are two possibilities. The first is that Daniel is now unwilling to continue to shoot similar films. Larger production projects and more challenging roles are what he wants. Like the theme of "The Pianist", or "Magic" This level of investment. The second is as you think, he is not satisfied that you have not been punished in the slightest.”

"Which one do you think is more likely?"

"The first type." Davis' face calmed down, "it should be the first type. Although it's a pity, I have to admit that Daniel is no longer on the same level as you. You know what? I gave Daniel a book and asked for 14 million. It was not a sequel, and Cusa refused. Now he may be coveting the position of Oscar winner, or maybe he has a good reputation in the acting school—the sequel to "Pretty Beauty" can't give him, Apart from money, he doesn't seem to be short of money. You didn't notice a previous "Newsweek" report, which analyzed Daniel's income, and believed that his investment manager was like a top Wall Street trader who bought villas and luxury cars from him. Judging from the investment of DD Films, as well as some property and stock market investments on the bright side, after his film remuneration and business income are invested, he has obtained at least five times the income."

Reese's mouth opened, feeling incredible.