Hollywood Hunter

The two sat in the cafe until early evening, and Simon explained to Sandra Bullock all the details of "Laura Run" in great detail.

Sandra Bullock is a very straightforward temperament, he did not hesitate to agree with Simon's request for dyeing hair, and also said that he will start fitness during this time to adapt to the upcoming high-intensity shooting.

Finally, Sandra did not express any objection to Simon's $5,000 remuneration.

The matter of the heroine is so settled.

It was a new week in a flash.

After the article in the Los Angeles Times last Thursday, in the following days, some media turned their attention to the content of the Butterfly Effect.

Now that he has taken over the project, Fox has noticed this situation and has begun to warm up the propaganda of "Butterfly Effect".On the WMA side, it is even more enjoyable to see the media shift its attention from the company's internal struggle to the packaging project itself.

Therefore, under the guidance of many parties, the "butterfly effect" group of slightly uncommon words began to be gradually noticed by more and more people.

However, although many media have begun to attach Simon's name to the topics related to the "Butterfly Effect" script, but for some invitations to interview Simon himself, Jonathan successfully blocked him.

As a newcomer, the $200,000 script transaction price is indeed amazing, but after all, it is just a film writer who does not pay much attention to.Just like not many people remember, last year a newcomer's original script called "Fatal Weapon" was also sold for a high price of $250,000.

In the final analysis, the script trade is actually more concerned only by those peer writers who also want to stand out. Most ordinary people often amazed and envied even if they noticed it, and then there will be no more.

As a result, Simon's life is still very peaceful.

Now that he has agreed with Roger Griffin, Simon still hasn't left the convenience store in the new week. The fat boss is also happy that Simon, a young man with a low salary but still doing his due diligence, continues to work for himself.

After several days of intensive consultations, the final signing date of the WMA and Fox on the "Butterfly Project" packaging contract was set on Tuesday.

Simon rushed to the WMA headquarters at about 8:50 in the morning, and Jonathan's black Mercedes car just turned into the parking lot.

Locking the bicycle, Simon walked to Jonathan, who was not far away waiting for him, and shook hands with the agent, saying: "Good morning, Joe."

"Early, Simon."

Jonathan smiled and shook hands with Simon, but then looked at his bicycle.

Jonathan lent him $20,000 before Simon went to San Francisco last week. Simon spent only $500 throughout the process.

However, after returning, Jonathan did not recover the money. He knew that Simon still lived in the motel, but he told Simon to choose a suitable residence as soon as possible. This money was regarded as his advance payment for the "Butterfly Effect" manuscript.

Jonathan originally thought that Simon suddenly had a lot of money in his hand and would definitely be able to wait to improve his life.Unexpectedly, Simon is still riding that used bicycle today, and his clothes have not changed much.

Although admiring the teenager's self-control in money, Jonathan persuaded: "Simon, you'd better buy a car as soon as possible. If you don't have a car in Los Angeles, you can't do it. Even if Fox's remuneration will take a few days, the 20,000 US dollars are almost the same. Enough is enough."

Simon nodded with a smile and said, "I will consider it as soon as possible."

Simon is not actually trying to improve his life.He has reserved a real estate agent and intends to rent an apartment as soon as possible in recent days.After all, living in a motel has too many inconveniences.

But beyond that, Simon has no plans to buy a car or buy other brands.

on the one hand,

On the other hand, with the deepening of the preparation for "Roller Run", Simon more and more feels that he may have missed a very important thing, even more than choosing Roger's convenience store as a shooting The venue also had serious mistakes, which made him more cautious in spending money.

After Simon and Jonathan arrived at the WMA headquarters, several other "Butterfly Effect" creators, director Brian de Palma, actor Matt Dillon and actress Elizabeth Sue, and others also arrived.

After Lu Weisi and other high-level officials briefly intervened, Jonathan is now solely responsible for this project.

Everyone simply held a small meeting and rushed to Fox Studios, not far from the WMA headquarters.

On Fox's side, Fox President Ronald Goldberg also appeared at the signing ceremony, as well as Fox's producer David Giller, who is responsible for the "Butterfly Effect."

The signing ceremony began at ten o'clock.

However, the whole process is quite low-key, which is actually the common wish of both parties.

In a conference room at Fox Headquarters, under the witness of lawyers from both sides, Simon, like several others, frequently signed his name on a thick contract in two copies. After so busy for more than ten minutes, it was finally finalized. .

Afterwards, there was a simple luncheon. Everyone dine together in a restaurant in Fox Studios. The heads of the two companies introduced each other to introduce the staff responsible for all aspects of the "Butterfly Effect" project.

During this period Simon was also informed that the first production meeting of "Butterfly Effect" will be held next Monday, mainly to discuss the revision of the script.

Although Simon is very confident, the script he provided is quite complete.

However, this kind of thing is inevitable. The studio has the right to modify the script according to the actual situation or even the personal wishes of the person in charge.

Of course, Simon can actually refuse.

But if so, the studio may be more happy. They can find a more obedient screenwriter to modify the script, and Simon can no longer get the remaining $60,000 in the contract.

It can be said that the power of subsequent modification of the script is not only the power of the studio, but also the power of the screenwriter himself.No screenwriter would want his script to be modified beyond recognition, and eventually made a bad film.Rather than letting others modify it, it is better to modify it yourself.

After lunch, Brian de Palma and others drove directly from Fox Studios, but Simon took the agent's ride down to the WMA headquarters and his bicycle was still there.

"Fox's fund settlement is still very timely. If it goes well, you can get the check in the next few days," Jonathan looked at the boy opposite him in the broker's office. "So, Simon, $200,000, there is No plan to do something?"

Simon replied with a smile: "Make a movie, you know."

Jonathan also laughed and said, "Speaking of this, you haven't shown me your other scripts except "Butterfly Effect", especially that "The Grim Reaper" came from the studio. of."

Simon took out the script of "The Grim Reaper" from his backpack and handed it to Jonathan, saying, "I have been too busy recently, I almost forgot to give it to you."

Jonathan took the script, but did not rush to open it, saying: "Fox has actually fancyd this story, I have also seen the outline, a very special idea, it is not much worse than "Butterfly Effect". Simon, the question now Yes, do you want to hand over the script to Fox now and change the money, or wait for the release of "Butterfly Effect"?

Simon did not hesitate at all and said: "Of course after the release of "Butterfly Effect", I still have this confidence."

"Butterfly Effect" has become Fox's green light project, although the date has not yet been determined, but the latest release time will not exceed next summer.

If Simon sells the script to Fox now, he will not get too high a quotation due to the option contract.

But if you wait patiently until next year's "Butterfly Effect" is released, the situation will be different.

Of course, things are not necessarily going in a better direction.

Once the "Butterfly Effect" box office success, Simon's second script will naturally increase in price.On the contrary, the "Butterfly Effect" failed at the box office. Fox will not only further suppress the quotation, but also give up Simon's script completely.

The term of the option contract signed by Simon and Fox is five years.

Within five years, Fox will receive priority in Simon's two other scripts.The so-called preference is simply the same offer, Fox can get Simon's script first.

Moreover, over the years, the film companies have actually formed a tacit understanding.

As long as a screenwriter signs an option contract, unless this company voluntarily gives up, other studios will basically no longer participate in the competition of the other's script, which also allows related screenwriters to rely on their previous works' achievements and production. Film manufacturers talk about remuneration.

Of course, if Fox is dissatisfied with any of Simon's scripts during the five-year contract period.Upon expiry of the contract, the initial deposit of US$40,000 is not refundable.

After discussing this matter, Simon again mentioned Sandra's participation in "Rola Run".

Jonathan heard that the two had agreed to a $5,000 pay package, and he did not express any objection.These days, I am busy with the "Butterfly Effect" packaging project. The agent still doesn't know too much about "Laura Run", and I even feel that Simon's asking price is a bit high.

However, as Sandra's agent, of course, such words cannot be said.Anyway, the two men had a good discussion, and Jonathan let Simon find time to find Irving and let him help Sandra prepare a contract.

In any case, the broker is still required.

Simon also had to rush to Roger's convenience store. In the last few days, he went to work, from 3 pm to 11 am. After talking with Jonathan about these things, Simon got up and said goodbye.

Leaving Jonathan's office, Simon had just turned a corridor, and heard the rapid footsteps of a group of people behind him, faintly with a brute force that wanted to hit past anyone in front of him.

Some people wondered who would be so arrogant at the WMA headquarters. Simon let the side of the hallway and turned his head to see Matthew Broderick's expression with unwillingness and anger, regardless of the need for a quiet office. Stepped on the ground and came over.

Moreover, Matthew was followed by a group of men and women with the same noisy steps.

Matthew Broderick apparently did not expect to meet Simon at this moment in the corridor of the WMA headquarters.

During the walk, I suddenly found that Simon appeared in front of me. I thought about the things in recent days. The originally unwilling and angry eyes suddenly had a little more hatred. I looked at Simon fiercely, but my pace did not slow down. Passing by Simon, he walked outside the building.

Simon did not know that WMA chose to sacrifice the interests of Norman Broca and Matthew Broderick in order to settle the matter as soon as possible.

However, feeling the hate in the other person's eyes, Simon was still a little more vigilant.

Six or seven men and women behind Matthew Broderick also passed by Simon. The guy in the bar who was picked up by Simon with one hand also tried to slam into Simon provocatively, but Simon escaped easily.

This is not a place for trouble.

Simon also saw the original roommate Christie Swanson of Courtenay in the crowd, but the other party obviously pretended to be a pair who didn't see Simon at all, took a boy, mixed with several other young people and left together .