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The atmosphere in the huge office is extremely depressed.

The sun in May is already hot, hitting the body along the window, but there is no warmth.

Brad Pitt sat blankly on the office chair, smoking a cigarette in silence, his eyes remained on the newspapers, as if these newspapers had infinite appeal, and the words of criticism and sarcasm passed through the text. The sword, like a knife, cuts flesh and blood.It makes people numb and powerless.

Johnson Gray, who was sitting on the opposite sofa, was also smoking, but his eyes were aimed at the floor.

Neither of them spoke, as if they didn't want to break the silence.

"Where is Warner? What are they going to do?" In the end, it was Brad Pitt who spoke first.

"I don't know, but if they wanted to get ahead, they would have intervened a long time ago." Johnson Gray let out a puff of cigarette, still calm, "In this situation, what should we think of ourselves?"

"What to do? You ask me?" Pete narrowed his eyes, very tired.

Yes, even the media has spoken out, so what can we do?

I can't cover the lid and let people talk.

If the film has a good idea, you can still boast about the depth of the plot, and try the line of awards, but the problem is that even the critics think it is a bad film, and the audience is not satisfied. If neither party is pleased, it will be really interesting. Helpless.

"Troy is definitely not getting the investment back. Let's think about investing in that new project." Johnson Gray suggested.

It is said that Project B Pictures still has a certain strength in the circle. As for the new project Gray said, it is the script that director Tim Burton fancy at the beginning of the year, and Pete and Tim Burton have a good personal relationship. Involved together.

Furthermore, the loss of "Troy" absolutely needs to be restored. Since this movie has failed, it is very feasible to find new profitable projects.

"Will the script be too niche? Although I approve of Tim Burton's directing ability, I can't stand the second failure." Pete said with some concern.

""Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is somewhat niche. After all, it was adapted from a children's book. However, Tim Burton is very thoughtful, and the plot design is very innovative and not young."

"What about Johnny Depp, what about his pay?" Brad Pitt said again.

Well, Tim Burton’s favorite actor is Johnny Depp, including "Beetle Juice", "Edward Scissorhands", and "Guillotine". They have collaborated for three times, and this time "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" ", Tim Burton's first choice for actors is Johnny Depp.

If it were put in the past, Project B Pictures would certainly not have any doubts, because Johnny Depp is not worth a lot, but since this product appeared in "Pirates of the Caribbean" and performed the most popular "Captain" role, the film was paid. It skyrocketed, and no one was embarrassed to speak up.This really represents a lot of risk, and it also means that the project's shooting budget has been greatly increased.

"You can talk about it first, so how about letting him get more shares and less pay?"

Because the profit prospects of each movie project are difficult to accurately estimate, in order to avoid the risk of shooting, this suggestion can be regarded as a relatively routine operation in the industry.

It probably means that if the box office of the movie is good, it will give the main points more points afterwards. If the movie is average, then this condition will automatically be invalidated.

"Will he agree? I heard that he signed three film contracts with Warner a few days ago, and it is still a stepped increase in salary. As long as the sequel of "Pirates of the Caribbean" can maintain good results, his development momentum can be even stronger. , Johnny Depp will not necessarily take risks and bet against us on the profitability of movies."

Johnson Gray said: "Let Tim Burton invite him out. Let's meet. Anyway, the filming of "Pirates of the Caribbean 2" will be next year. With so much time left, he has to take the show. We are sincere. , It’s okay to have a look first."

"What about the release?"

Plan B Pictures, like ordinary celebrities or directors' studios, has not established a distribution channel at all.

"Let's go to Warner." Johnson Gray analyzed again: "The failure of "Troy" has affected the relationship between our two families. We need a more ideal cooperation to make up for it."

Brad Pitt said nothing.

Of course he knew this truth, but he was a little unhappy in his heart.

"That's it," Brad Pi said.

He didn't have the strength to turn a face with Warner, even if he was upset, he could only endure it temporarily.Looking forward to the new project "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" can save him something.

Now, both have lost their reputation, and because of poor market feedback, they have lost their profits. Both are very good.

Looking back when "Troy" was just prepared, aren't everyone very confident?Why did it suddenly develop wrong.

Brad Pitt couldn't figure it out, but he had to accept reality.

The reality is that how beautiful the fantasy was before, but how sad it is now.

"Mr. Gray, the TV station you asked for is here for an interview."

When the two were making troubles, thinking about how to solve their difficulties, an assistant knocked on the door and came in and reminded them.

"Understood, you first take people to the reception room and sit down." Johnson Gray ordered, pinched out the cigarette butts, and sighed: "Let's see if you can be taken out of it and the responsibility is transferred to the director. Body."

The failure of a movie always requires someone to take the blame.

Anyway, why not let the director take the biggest pot?

This is also Johnson Gray's careful thinking. After all, the entire Plan B film industry, strictly speaking, relies on Pete's influence to operate.

If the leader falls, the effect of existence is not great.

"I don't want to go." Pete sat in the chair, still not getting out of the matter.

"Go. We have to do this, let the TV report it, at least it can save some passersby for those moviegoers."

"It's all like this, can it still be effective?" Brad Pitt laughed at himself.

"Even if it doesn't, I have to explain it. Once something is contaminated and I don't want to be able to put it away, it is really ignorance." Johnson Gray said angrily, "I have already said hello to the people on the TV station. Just talk down if you want to."

The curses on the Internet, in the newspapers, and in private from movie fans are endless, which is very detrimental to idol actors like Brad Pitt.

If you don't want to minimize this negative impact, Pete's career as an actor will be ruined.

It is very serious indeed.

Brad Pitt glanced at Gray for a while without saying anything, or all the words turned into a sigh.

Ugh......