Hollywood New Century

"It was about Catherine, who was the perfect bridesmaid. After attending 26 weddings, she never found her own happiness. Until she met a columnist, Kevin, and after a series of misunderstandings, the two finally came together. The story of the family," Simon said of the creative synopsis titled "26 Dresses."

Sitting opposite is Ms. Elaine McKenna, who participated in the adaptation of "The Devil Wears Prada".

"Well, it's a bit like the story of "Wedding Australian", but we can't imitate too much. We should also describe the life of professional bridesmaid Catherine, adding some things like the contradiction between family and love. Of course, also in terms of fashion Something stands out!"

After Simon finished speaking his thoughts, he had a rough creative outline anyway, and the specific improvement work would be handed over to Ellen McKenna.

Elaine McKenna nodded. It was indeed similar to "Wedding Australian". The best man at the wedding was replaced by a bridesmaid. In addition to the female fashion aspect, it also imitated the meaning of "The Queen Wearing Prada".

Elaine McKenna is still good in the adaptation of "The Devil of Fashion", helping the original author Lauren Weisberg a lot.

But because Simon Pike himself also participated in the previous adaptation, the achievement of the script of "The Queen Wears Prada" is not as big as the previous life attributed to Aileen McKenna.

"Understood, Mr. Pike, I will adapt this script well, and I can't imagine that I will be able to cooperate with Xinghai Films again," Aileen McKenna is also very happy. More than 10 years of experience in screenwriting, or because of "wear and tear" Prada's Queen.

"Well, this movie project should be launched next year, and the time should be in time," Simon laughed.

Elaine McKenna nodded. It's only October, and if you have several months to adapt, it should be enough.

Afterwards, Simon's mind was on the record company. Big Machine Records did sign Taylor Swift. In May, a single was released, which received little response.

It seems that the first album of the same name is about to be released. At the end of the month, only 39,000 copies were sold in the first week, and the word of mouth fermented in the later period. Finally, the sales volume certified by the Recording Association was 5 platinum (1 platinum and 1 million).

The big machine record company, which was just established last year, is very small and has no money. The owner is also from Burbank, and the company is also in Burbank.

Katie Hudson, who doesn't have a contract now, released a Christian music album a few years ago.

Ladygaga, indeed, just changed her name, but now she's on DefJam Records, a rap label managed by jay-z, and Rihanna is there, and she's released two albums.

As for Simon's favorite Adele, who just graduated from the London School of Performing Arts and Technology this year, the single "Hometown Glory" is not bad on the Internet.

It seems that Katie Hudson can be brought over now, but unfortunately, I don't know how to make music!

The release is easy to say, and it is handed over to other record distributors. Anyway, it is also an independent music production company. It is somewhat similar to the movie, but the distribution method is very different.

He took out his phone and dialed Sonia Roman's cell phone, "Sonia, did you find the record company called Big Machine?"

"I found it. It's just a small record company, one signed singer, and only a few staff members. How do you know about this record company?" Sonia Roman was very puzzled, and she wanted to buy it too?

"Will the boss sell it or not? I'll talk about other things later. It doesn't matter if the price is higher. Anyway, that little singer is valuable!" Simon is very casual, and the record industry is not his future plan at all.

Last year, Time Warner spun off and sold Warner Music; when Vivendi Group sold Universal to General Motors, General Motors did not buy Universal Music Group.

We all know that the future of the record market will get worse and worse. This cake is not big enough, and Simon also thinks that there will be some profit in the future.

After all, the copyright of a singer's record is owned by the company. Michael Jackson hoped to take the opportunity to break this situation. Last year's second **** case took more than half a year to be concluded!

Sony wanted the shares of the music copyright company in his hands and targeted him, but the big reason was because Michael Jackson wanted to challenge the rules of the record industry. How could the giants tolerate the cake being divided?

"The singer from Big Machine Records will release his first album at the end of the month, so he must hope to wait, but the little singer plays country music, so I don't think there is any need to invest!" Of course Sonia Roman thought Persuade Simon to persuade him to do a good job in a film company!

"I think it's not bad, country music can also sell well!" Simon didn't actually insist too much, but it was Swift, and his influence after becoming famous in the future was too great.

"Simon, I know a music producer who has won the Grammy Production Award. Would you like to invest and he will manage the company?" Sonia Roman really didn't want Simon to think about setting up a record company now.

"Oh, that's ok, we'll have a good chat then, but, for Big Machine Records, I want to spend more money, how much does it cost to release an album now? A new album costs $200,000 to the sky. , do they have the money to do publicity? No, it’s all about their looks when they send it to the radio. They don’t have money to advertise, and the singer’s packaging and marketing have no money…” Simon said a lot, which means that big machines are short of money now. .

"Well, the boss of Big Machine used to be a small producer of Universal Music's Nashville branch. It is estimated that the little girl who is optimistic about this country music set up a music company to release an album. Leave it to me, the record company. I'll help you set it up!" Sonia Roman doesn't have to worry about Xinghai Films anymore, after all, there is a professional Nina Jacobson taking care of it.

"By the way, after the success, changing the name of the big machine is too ugly. In the future, my record company will be called Xingchen Records!" What is Simon's dream? The sea of ​​stars, with the sea of ​​​​stars and the stars, it is very good!

Do you want to go to the UK and trick Adele into his own company first? Could the producer Sonia Roman knew attract Adele?

In a week, Sonia Roman had everything done. Big Machine Records sold a sky-high price of $1.25 million with only one singer's contract. The important thing is that the singer's first album has not been released, because Big machines are too poor.

Burbank, the office of the Big Machine Records, is disorganized, a random house is rented as the workplace, and a few staff members are listless.

The company is sold!

"Thank you, Mr. Pike, if you can, please keep these staff. They are all very professional talents. Taylor Swift is also a country singer I like. Although she is only 17 years old, she can arrange music herself. , write songs, ask a professional to train your singing skills, it will be good!" Scott Pochetta looked excited, this deal was too good,

Simon nodded, this guy is definitely a business man, as fine as a monkey.

After Scott Pochetta left contentedly, Sonia Roman brought in music producer Valentino Gallo, who had worked with pop country singer Faith Hill.

"Valentino, have you seen that Taylor Swift?" Simon has been with this guy for a week, and his focus is mainly pop music.

"Yes, she did write that album herself, and the songs are not bad, but you know the situation of country music," Valentino Gallo smiled.

"Don't worry, you'll be going the country-pop route, won't you, like Faith Hill!" Simon doesn't care, many people do think country music is dirty, not as good as other rock, pop, jazz, etc.

Valentino Gallo nodded and said, "I have a few friends in this area, and I will ask them for help when the time comes!"

"Well, I went to see that Taylor Swift, and I heard that she was not very happy! It's probably because she was sold," Simon said helplessly.

"The most important thing now is the release of her album, Simon, they basically don't have any publicity resources!" Valentino Gallo was also helpless.

"Don't worry, the follow-up funds will come soon, Xingchen Records, how can it be such a small record company?" Simon plans to move the record company to New York at that time, which is the capital of music.

"Okay, I understand, it's easy to do if you have the money!" Valentino Gallo said and looked at Sonia Roman, the other party also looked helpless, the boss's money.