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The agreement signed by Fox and Lauren is a very common adaptation plan in the industry.

Focusing on the copyright of the film and television adaptation of "The Devil Wearing Prada", Fox paid an advance payment of 5 million to obtain the copyright of the novel adaptation for 5 years-if Fox fails to perform the film and television production of the novel within 5 years, the copyright will automatically return to Lauren Hands.

In addition, once the film is shot, the author Lauren will be fully involved, including script adaptation, casting rights, and promised appearances, box office share after the film is released, and 10% of the total proceeds from offline copyright promotion.

It seems that this contract seems to be very good, and Fox is very sincere in adapting it-this is why Lauren is excited to agree with the reference of professional lawyers.

It's a pity that Fox's conduct is not so noble at all.

They can shoot a bad drama of "Fantastic Four" casually to increase the adaptation period, fool Marvel, not to mention that this kind of original novel is just a market project.

Therefore, if the advance payment is 5 million, they only paid 2 million, and the remaining 3 million will be given only when the project starts.

The reason for this was originally the result of Fox's perfunctory.

After all, this year, novel adaptation is also a popular trend in film and television production. With the "Harry Potter" series and the "Lord of the Rings" series before the jade, Fox is just fighting the enemy, hoarding the market, and increasing the room for his own project selection.

As for the optimistic empty talk, it is all for nothing. Fox only looks at the interests. As long as the prospects are right, he will naturally shoot.

The original author Lauren's urging was useless except for disgusting.

Or the adaptation contract is about to expire, and Fox may be sick again, take some money and fool around, and continue to hold the copyright for a long time-this kind of thing, no studio does not do less, the core is dragging. Decided.

Johnson read the contents of the signed contract in detail, and quickly returned to caa to mobilize resources to inquire about Fox’s internal project production-if you want to make a film, you have to establish a project. Once the project is established, you can find it, and if you find an actor, you can’t avoid caa After all, caa has the largest share and the most resources in Hollywood.

This investigation resulted in good news and bad news.

The good news is that Fox did not set up a project for production; the bad news is that in 2003, Fox wanted to shoot, but did not find a suitable director, which was put on hold-Fox’s preliminary selection of the director was Peter Heggis ( I have filmed "April Fragments" and "Deep Love"), but after changing the script for one version, he didn't like the story, felt hypocritical and disgusting, and didn't know how to continue the adaptation, so he didn't take it.

After checking the information, I have a bottom.

Johnson replied to Lehman, giving the general work information.

Lehman was also surprised.

He had never thought that the matter was so complicated, it was just a whim, and he saw the news of such a novel in the newspaper.He knew the general trend of the future, and only wanted to pursue his interests, but he had never thought of such twists and turns.

"Or forget it." Lyman found it troublesome.

But Johnson said: "Is there an adaptation market for this novel?"

"There are still some, female fans may like it very much." Lyman said slightly vaguely.

"Then fight for it again. I will find someone to contact Fox and propose this project."

"Will they be willing? Fox does not lack this copyright fee." Lehman was a little skeptical.

"Don't worry, I will invite novel authors to fight together. Anyway, Fox has no plans to shoot in the near future. Why didn't you let it go? Besides, I have seen that author, she will be a good deal, not easy to fool, especially if I have eaten Under the premise of one loss." Johnson carefully sorted out the plan, and said with some confidence.

"Then, you can't use the name of Firefly Pictures, otherwise Fox will never let go."-In the current situation, if Firefly Pictures is involved in this project, it will be hard not to attract Fox's attention. After all, who does not know in Hollywood Lehman had a vision, and he didn't lose money on the projects he produced.

"Do you have any other ways?" Lyman asked again.

"Use an empty shell, get the copyright first, and transfer to Firefly Pictures." Johnson suggested.

There are many such shell subsidiaries in Hollywood, such as the director’s personal studio at the beginning, most of which were created just to better participate in project production with investors.

"Well, wait for my news."

...

In the mansion of Beverly Hills.

Eva was writing and drawing on the sofa, with a lazy appearance.

After a while, Lyman returned.

Hearing the movement, Eva asked in surprise: "Why did you come back so early today? Is the company okay?"

"Yes, but I want to talk to you."

"What are you talking about?" Eva asked.

"Do you know Gail Anne Hurd?"

"I know." Eva looked like you thought I didn't understand anything.

And this is one of the best gold producers in the circle. He has participated in a series of blockbuster movies such as "Terminator" series, "Alien" series, "Abyss", "Sweet Hour" and so on.

At least, it's not much worse than Lehman's personal worth at this time, and her studio is also very famous in the circle, and the reason is that the projects that this strong woman fancy often sells.

And Annie Hurd is most talked about by selecting "Maximum" James Cameron, using a dollar to win his script adaptation work, and helping to pull the bridge to develop the "Terminator" project.Of course, they got married and left after four years.

"What are you talking about?" Eva was a little strange.

"Do you have no further plans for your career?" Lehman continued to hint.

"I think filming is good."

This is Eva's truest thought.

She is quite independent in her bones, even if Lehman is already the owner of a studio, she didn't think about troubles too much-shoot if there is a suitable role, and it doesn't matter if there isn't.

It is precisely her mind, or restraint, that Lehman is getting better and better with her senses.

"Well, I think you can try to expand the business scope of production. You are not short of fame now. After becoming famous, many actors will try to rise from participant to producer. This is not only the improvement of status, but also Resource monetization channels. You can reach a lot of people now."

"But I never did this."

"You can always learn."

"I like acting."

"I didn't let you give up. You can make a film if you don't meet a good project. This doesn't delay."

Eva thought about it for a while before she regained her spirit.

It seems that she was persuaded.

Finally, Lehman said again: "I use your name to register a shell film company, and then you will learn how to make films."

"What's your name?"

"Green Pictures."

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