American fame and fortune

In the outdoor shooting range, Martin held the M9 pistol tightly in both hands, and marched quickly with tactical actions. As the gunshots continued to ring out, the gangsters fell down one by one.

In the safe area outside the court, club owner Kane said: "The marksmanship is good, and they are definitely among the best people in Hollywood."

Bruce is also from the military, and he shared the same topic with him, and then said: "He has some talents, and he is willing to spend time practicing."

Chad asked curiously, "Why?"

Bruce simply explained: "In the kind of place we live in, if you want to be civilized, guns are a basic guarantee."

The gunfire stopped now, and Martin turned off the safety and came out of the shooting range.

Kane glanced at the stopwatch in his hand: "1 minute and 55 seconds, and no mistakes, this result is quite good, even if I play, it will not be much better than you."

Martin put away his gun and asked, "This is better than a community shooting competition?"

Kane shook his head: "No, it's better than fixed target shooting."

"That's my specialty." Martin boasted that he didn't need to spend money: "Whether it's a pistol or a rifle, it's absolutely perfect!"

Kane laughed: "Today I met a competitor."

A staff member came over at this moment and said, "Boss, Marcus is here, and he brought his two dogs."

Kane said something and walked back.

The three of Martin simply went back indoors together.

The man who came to Kane was a strong man with a beard and two dogs on a leash.

"Are you going back to Afghanistan?" Kane asked.

Marcus squatted next to the dogs: "They can only be fostered with you."

"You guys always leave your pets with me." Kane went over and patted the dog's head: "Should I charge you double?"

Marcus just smiled and looked behind Kane.

Kane said: "I will introduce you to a few new friends. If you have more friends, it will be easier for you to find a new job when you leave the army."

He called a staff member, first took away the two dogs, and then brought Marcus to Martin and others, and introduced them one by one.

Although Marcus doesn't chase stars, he also took a photo with Martin.

Several people came to the rest area, sat and chatted together.

Marcus is currently serving in Afghanistan. He is back on vacation this time and will return to Afghanistan in a few days.

Bruce was a soldier, and he was very curious about the situation in Afghanistan. He also had common topics with Marcus and Harold, and they had a heated chat.

Martin would interject a sentence or two now and then.

Chad also asked a lot of questions.

Marcus is very interested in Chad, and keeps talking about some action guidance topics: "I have a colleague who joined the army and worked as an extra in Hollywood. He suggested that after I leave the army, I can consider this career."

Having just met, Chad couldn't tell the hardships involved, and said vaguely: "Hollywood shoots a lot of shootouts every year."

Marcus said: "I will be discharged next year, and I will ask you for advice when I come back from Afghanistan."

Chad replied: "No problem, you have my contact information, you can call me anytime."

Martin and Bruce glanced at each other, feeling something was wrong.

Chad, an old stuntman who has been in Hollywood for more than ten years, also heard something wrong.

According to the pattern of Hollywood movies, Marcus's words are properly raising the flag.

In Hollywood movies, anyone who says this kind of thing is a bit cool.

Marcus didn't stay long, and quickly took his leave and left.

Martin and others went to the fixed shooting range and continued to practice shooting.

At noon, Thomas called. Martin and others finished their lunch nearby and rushed to the studio.

Martin had enough cash on his hands. Davis Video Studio officially moved out of the office building of Pacific Pictures this month, and rented the second floor of Warner Studios diagonally opposite as an office.

The equipment is relatively simple, after all, it is a leather bag company that is convenient for investment and legal tax avoidance.

When Martin arrived, Thomas and Jessica were already waiting in the reception room.

The former said: "There are some situations in the negotiation of "Dark Realm" that I need to explain to you."

Martin originally thought that he would win the copyright smoothly: "Is there a competitor?\

,""No." Thomas said: "It's more troublesome than imagined. Alan Green is a member of the National Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. This association is similar to the Screen Actors Guild. They sent representatives to participate in the negotiations. In addition, the publisher of the book is Lan. Deng Shuwu, the largest publisher in North America, the copyright of adaptation cannot bypass them."

Martin pointed out the key in one sentence: "Copyright fees?"

"They're asking $300,000 up front and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association's post-production cuts," Thomas said.

Martin can understand this point. If you join the association and pay the dues, the association will naturally guarantee the interests of its members. Its model is similar to that of the screenwriters' union.

So whenever the conditions are right, screenwriters or writers will actively join their respective organizations.

Martin said directly: "The copyright fee can be suppressed as much as possible, and the post-production share can only be given the lowest ratio."

Thomas glanced at the time and called Jessica: "Let's go, let's go again and try to make a deal today."

Bring Jessica out earlier, and he, the manager, can be relieved.

These things do not belong to the normal work scope of brokers.

But Thomas couldn't help it. Martin was the only client who could support him.

Two days later, the film and television adaptation copyright of "Dark Realm" was officially negotiated, with an upfront fee of 200,000 US dollars, plus the minimum North American box office share of 0.55 stipulated by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association.

Martin, as a member of the Screen Actors Union, enjoys the convenience and rights brought by the union, and feels that the union in the United States is really good.

When he, as the employer, faced other organizations like trade unions and associations, he cursed and wanted to knock them all out.

The relationship between the butt and the head is simply too complicated.

With "Dark Field" in hand, Martin also met with Bradt, the screenwriter who had collaborated on the wanted warrant. The latter said that he had to read the novel carefully before he could determine whether he was competent.

Screenwriters are just like actors and directors. If the project is messed up, it will inevitably affect the future.

As for the director, Martin can only confirm that the film is definitely not a first-line director like David Fincher. It is not clear who it is. He can only wait for the project to take shape before recruiting a suitable director.

Two projects, "I Am Legend" and "The Prestige", bad news came from the former.

Thomas made initial contact with producer David Heyman.

"Martin has been working with Warner Bros., including the upcoming 'Wanted', and I'm well aware of that."

David Heyman knew that there were people above and below Martin, so he was more polite to Thomas: "I watched the internal preview of "Wanted Warrant", a very cool movie, Martin's acting skills and charm exploded, based on my many years of experience With experience, the movie will be successful without accident."

Thomas just laughed, these are the truth, Warner Brothers internal preview, "Wanted" received a good response.

The truth is often followed by another meaning.

Sure enough, David Heyman said again: "I am personally optimistic about Martin's future development. In a few years, he may carry the box office alone, but the project "I Am Legend" will start shooting next year. This is a one-man show. , what is needed is a superstar who can carry the entire movie with his personal charm."

Having said that, Thomas knew that Martin had no chance, but he still smiled and tried his best to build a good relationship with first-line producers like David Heyman.

He said: "The model of one person, one dog, one gun, Martin performed very well in "The Mountain Has Eyes"."

David Heyman agrees: "Strictly speaking, it was the success of the film that made me decide to pursue the I'm Legend project."

Thomas regretted: "We met at the wrong time, and we can only say that we missed it unfortunately."

David Heyman said with a smile: "There will be opportunities for cooperation in the future. This project looks all over Hollywood, and there will not be more than five suitable actors."

Thomas tentatively asked, "David, who do you like?"

David Heyman thought for a while, and said directly: "I sent an invitation to Will Smith, and he is still considering it."

Thomas completely gave up, and Martin is now much worse than Will Smith.

If it weren't for the hero effect bonus of the Burbank Middle School incident and the espionage incident, he would just be able to see Will Smith's back.

20 million US dollars salary plus post-production share is super huge!

Thomas left Warner Pictures with a heavy heart. This time, he didn't need Martin to make a call, and he would CPU himself.

"There is still a long way to go. Martin has become a superstar, so I am qualified to be a partner of the company." Thomas touched the receding hairline, walked forward quickly with his bag in his hand: "I believe Martin, don't relax, millionaires are already beckoning to me."

Later, he found Daniel, and through Daniel's relationship, he met Nolan's wife, Emma Thomas, and had a cup of coffee.

This is a very shrewd British woman, and she formed a husband and wife team with the director Nolan.

One is in charge of filming and production, and the other manages the set and does logistics.

Warner Bros. has given the green light to The Prestige project.

After a brief chat, Thomas immediately abandoned the plan to use the nuclear weapon Mene.

Emma Thomas and Nolan have a very good relationship. At this time, letting Mene go up and lick it will only have a negative effect.

Thomas recommended Martin's information, as well as the recommendation of Daniel, who is familiar to both parties, to Emma Thomas to strive for a chance to cooperate.

With the revitalization of Batman, the most important asset of Warner Bros. and DC, the Nolans have more or less a say in their own film projects

Thomas is busy trying to secure new roles and job opportunities for Martin.

Martin was busy too.

After more than half a month of negotiations, Ernie Lively won the script of a school comedy. When the two parties sign a buyout contract, he will return to Los Angeles with the Black brothers and sisters.

The project on Blake's side will be officially launched, and Martin's side is also building momentum for the new film.

The two sides hit it off, and Martin and Blake should be used as hot spots to attract attention and promote publicity.

In the past few days, relatives in my hometown have come to see a doctor, and I have to go to the hospital frequently. I will try my best to keep two shifts. middle-aged man...