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As Daniel slowly stirred the coffee with a small spoon, Stacey was defending Universal's decision. Awesome Literature Network

It is already a big face to be able to invite Universal Pictures to explain in person.

But the smile on Daniel's face is definitely not enthusiastic, and it doesn't even make people feel the temperature.

The keen Stasi also felt this point.

Stasi, let's be straightforward today. When we signed the contract for the 2nd and 3rd parts of The Bourne, in order to prevent the second part from performing well enough, you let the third part have time to wait. So I didn’t specify the specific time of filming in the contract, but generally said that at least one of them must be completed within three years. We basically defaulted to this year and one in 2006. When I announced that I would rest next year, it was only out of To be polite, that’s why I took the initiative to communicate with Universal. You agreed very happily because you didn’t plan to start filming the third part in 2004. The most suitable arrangement. As for the second part, we did agree to start shooting this year, but now there is an unexpected situation. I plan to suspend my work in Hollywood early, so I asked the second part to be postponed. Not later than 2005, which is certainly in the contract, and I am not in breach of the contract.

Stacey frowned, We are planning to shoot the second film this year. We have made this plan clear in the documents we exchanged, and you have approved it. Universal has spent a lot of time, money, and energy on this. You don't think this violates the contract?

Yes, Daniel smiled, there is no violation of the basic contract. We recognize this, that is, because of our mistakes, Universal Pictures wasted part of the preparation resources, and I can compensate for this part of the expenditure.

Daniel can be sure that the current cost of The Bourne 2 will not exceed two million, the bulk of which is the cost during the operation of the crew, the actors' remuneration, etc., and the current preparation costs are definitely not much. Moreover, the filming was originally scheduled to start in October, and Universal Pictures has not made much preparations now.

Stacey clearly understood this.

Daniel, you should understand how much damage it will do to Universal Pictures. We have worked together happily for many years. I don't think it is really necessary for you to spend such a big price now, even at the expense of completely damaging the relationship with Universal Pictures .”

Daniel took a deep look at Stasi.

It's not necessary now? He twitched the corner of his mouth, but this time he didn't smile at all, Stasi, when I felt that I needed help, I asked Universal, but you rejected me very decisively. This Makes it hard for me to believe that our cooperation is pleasant, our relationship is close, after all. Between friends, it shouldn't be like this, when one of them has difficulties. The other chooses to stand by. Stacey , I am very disappointed in Universal Pictures, you guys are really big,

I'm just a small actor, running a small studio, and maybe I really don't have the qualifications to be friends with Universal Pictures. But. Up to now, you have asked me to take care of Universal's interests. Stacy, don't you think this is a bit overbearing?

When Daniel asked Universal to postpone The Bourne, Stacy felt that things were difficult. Because at the beginning, neither Universal nor Daniel thought that the two parties would have conflicts in shooting time, and indeed, Universal could not say in which year the second or third part of the series would be filmed, which was very difficult for Daniel. It is beneficial, because the actors' schedule needs to be finalized in advance, and although the investor's plan will be drawn up in advance, it is subject to change at any time according to the box office and revenue of the previous film.

So at that time, the two parties only stated that they would finish the second film before 2005. Generally speaking, the next film would be within one year or three years. It's all because they set a record and finished all the trilogy before, so they can release one every year. Even so, it is also detrimental to the new line's full potential of the series.

After a movie is released, in addition to the box office period of about three months, there are also DVD releases, TV broadcasts, peripheral sales, etc., which require a complete cycle to fully exploit each piece of revenue. One year is relatively short for this cycle.

At that time, the cooperation between the two parties was just right, and no one could have imagined it today. It can only be said that the unexpected outbreak of The Bourne caused Universal to be negligent. In terms of the amount of sharing and sharing, the point of time is basically ignored.

Now Daniel is given a chance.

Stacy quickly adjusted his strategy.

Daniel, there is no need for us to go to that point, is there? Anything can be discussed, but I must be able to convince the board of directors why the filming should be postponed. The entire investment plan has been determined, and any change will have a bad impact on the company. You're also the one who runs DD Films, and I think you fully understand that, Daniel, you need to convince me, and I need to use these reasons to convince the board.

Daniel pouted inwardly, but Stasi had already turned the wind, and of course he couldn't be stubborn.

I've been on fire lately, as I'm sure you know. Disney's Robert Iger seems to be sure that I don't want to part with Pirates of the Caribbean because the sequel is in Disney's hands and if I want to invest I have to be in it. ...that was his plan, and I, want to tell him how determined I am to give it all up. I'll be postponing Bourne, refusing to participate in all of The Return of the King's promotions, no doubts, I There is indeed a publicity obligation in the contract, and if I break it, I need to return the salary - 70,000 US dollars. This is the only thing I am satisfied with the number, and yes, even if I am absent from the publicity, I only need to pay them back It’s only $70,000. I didn’t even intend to communicate with New Line about this matter. I just informed them that I would not participate in the promotion of The Return of the King. After these two things are resolved, I can immediately announce my departure from Hollywood and work hard. Prepare for my exams in October and let it out, I'll come back after I get my degree.

Daniel didn't hide from Stasi that this was indeed the plan in his mind.

He understood what Tom and Rita understood.

He couldn't be the opponent against the top seven. To remain undefeated, you must give full play to your strengths.

That is the hard to give up and hard to give up of the Seventh University towards him!

As Tom Hanks said, he is not Tom. These big companies can suppress production so that the studio has a useful actor instead of an uncontrollable super-high-paying era icon. But for Daniel, all of this must first ask their own greedy heart.

This is Daniel's strongest weapon.

Disney, New Line and Universal, these three companies are leading the plan to educate him, but at present, the three parties with the closest stakes, that is, these three companies, Fox's Night at the Museum is about to sign, But not yet signed. As for Avatar, the other party was not even willing to pick up the topic again. He pushed all the Miramax movies, and Sony Columbia's Stealing Heart, he also let go very simply.

He chose Stacey and was honest with her entirely because this weapon is the best to use here at Universal. The Bourne Shadow 2 and 3 contracts he and Universal have signed are important for Universal. A very important asset. Daniel remembered that when MGM went bankrupt and reorganized, it owned part of the copyrights of the 007 series and the Hobbit series, almost one of the most valuable things in the entire company.

The next two Bourne Movies are expected to bring in more than 500 million box office worldwide in North America, and more than 1 billion worldwide. Moreover, as the best-selling home video movie in 2002-2003, it earned more than 500 million yuan on DVD. The money earned is not even less than what Universal earned from the box office.

When the coffee on the table was half cold, Stacey spoke again.

Daniel, it's impossible for you to ignore the rules of Hollywood. Even if Universal Pictures agrees to your request this time, don't you think that as your salary gets higher and higher, the share you ask for is getting higher and higher. Even, you insist on Ask for a large share of the investment, like Tom Cruise and Paramount, will we continue to give you? That's impossible! If everything threatens our continued advantage, we will not Nostalgia for short-term gains. I think you can see this clearly. If you insist on changing all this, unless you develop DD Films to the scale of Seventh, or at least to the level of DreamWorks and Miramax qualified to speak about that.

Daniel didn't expect Stacy to say these words to him, and although it was frustrating, it was undoubtedly true.

He beckoned the waiter to bring Stacy a cup of hot coffee instead.

I never thought of ignoring the conventions of Hollywood. I just didn't want to be the one who was sacrificed by the so-called 'conventions'. From the time I entered Hollywood until now, I haven't stepped back, so I have today. If Today I choose to step back, and I will completely lose sight of my own future. Stacey, I sincerely hope to continue to work closely with Universal Pictures.

The two fell silent.

She didn't say anything until Stacey left.

However, Daniel knew what Stacy would choose.

At least in this trick, he won!

...

Robert's connection with Stasi did not clear his doubts.

But then Lon Meyer said in an event that the filming plan of The Bourne Movie might undergo major changes. When the reporter asked whether it might be postponed, Meyer basically acquiesced even though he didn't speak.

Universal backed down!

Robert let out a long breath. (to be continued)

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