Chapter 279 New Contract
Jing Jian could understand Maiting's concerns. A young idol like Maiting makes a living by relying on his glamorous appearance. He must not expose any scandals, and he can't even get involved in it, otherwise he will be unable to get along with his own money.
So after thinking for a while, Jing Jian said, "Miss Maiting, Ms. Nevia, the conflict between me and CAA, including why I fired Huagri, Fenori and others, I don't want to explain anything. You are bystanders, and who is right and who is wrong, should have your own judgment. I also admit that the situation in the crew is very bad now, so I can understand any choice you make, and I sincerely wish you all the best in the future. What I said later is the future development plan of our Seed Film. You can learn more and make your own judgments."
"First of all, the reason for making this movie is that I want to make a unique action movie. Fast pace, dazzling pictures..., everything is very different from previous action movies. This will be a groundbreaking movie, but I can't guarantee that the movie will be absolutely successful. I can only say - innovation, innovation, innovation..., everything revolves around innovation."
"Because of this, I first need a united team, a team that pursues the same dream. I don't want to say anything bad about Wagri, Fenori and others, but one thing is very important - they don't want to change at all, don't want to innovate, and hold on to the preconventions and habits of Hollywood. I can't say, they must be wrong; nor can I say, I must be right, but our dreams must be very different, so we can only part ways with regret."
Hearing this, Maiting frowned slightly and looked cute. Nevia asked, "Mr. Bramble, I understand your thoughts and courage quite well, but forgive my straightforwardness. What is the benefit of Miss Maiting doing this? Sorry, what I am talking about here is not a matter of compensation, but Miss Maiting's career prospect."
Jing Jian nodded: "I think if we continue to cooperate, we need to seek common ground while reserving differences. What is Miss Maiting's career prospect? Miss Maiting, Ms. Nevia, you should know better than me. But in my personal understanding, it is now a critical period for Miss Maiting to transform from a youthful idol to a powerful actor. What you need is either reputation or box office, and it is best to have a good reputation and box office. And this is also my pursuit."
"First of all, the film budget. I can reveal here that the original budget was $10 million, but because of the previous reasons, 4 million was wasted (in fact, it is not that much. The current expenditure of reopening is less than $2 million, but considering the possible lawsuits and compensation in the future, Jing Jian has prepared another $2 million). However, for the establishment of the new crew, I have prepared a sufficient budget again. I hereby assure you that the previous one is not counted, the new budget will not be less than $15 million (with the lessons of the past, Jing Jian actually prepared a budget of $20 million. Of course, there is no need to confess to Maiting all)"
"In terms of crew members, Newcast has agreed to be the male lead, and of course I also hope that Miss Maiting, you will continue to be the female lead. The production is temporarily my own. If there are suitable candidates in the future, it is best. Lyupakin is the executive director of the film, and is responsible for the director's work. I will be the name of the film director. I hope you can understand that the professionalism of the film may be a little worse, but my idea is to be a team that is not bad, and you must be united and united! A team that works together! As for other photography, props, etc., I am also selecting outstanding candidates in Hollywood. The focus is action guidance. I have contacted Hong Kong and hope to hire an excellent action guidance team. Here, I remind you again that I will swear with my $15 million that Hong Kong action guidance is better than Hollywood."
Jing Jian's last sentence is quite powerful. What else can I guarantee that it can be more convincing than taking out real money and silver? It's just that Hong Kong's action guidance is a bit difficult. Jing Jian has no such relationship in Hong Kong. He can only use Liu Kai from the Sea of Skeleton to think of a solution.
Hearing this, Maiting discussed with Nevia for a brief time, and then Nevia said: "Mr. Branble, you have convinced us temporarily. But we have two small requirements: first, the new contract should reflect Miss Maiting's value; secondly, the new contract needs to be added to some terms. Sorry, we do not want to take advantage of the situation, but some things still need to be dispelled in writing."
Jing Jian smiled: "Okay, then we can talk about the new contract now and talk to me directly."
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The new contract was signed soon, and Maiting is still the heroine of the film. Of course, some things are tacit, except for buying out the previous contract for $450,000, the new contract rose to $1.6 million. Relatively speaking, Hollywood actors are the "most vulnerable group". Although they are so energetic in front of the audience, when gods fight, they... cannot be said to be suffering, but they dare not offend either party. Therefore, it is difficult for such a thing as tearing up the contract to happen to the actors. Of course, taking the opportunity to ask for more compensation? That will definitely not be ruthless.
However, the subsequent formation work was not going smoothly, and the props were pretty good. He hired a "single-sponsored gang" who did not have his own mature team or did odd jobs. The qualifications of this named Soras were quite good, but his popularity was too bad, and all the original assistants were all gone. But now, Jing Jian was pulled into the basket and even if he had food, he could only make do with it.
As for photography, lighting, and recording teams, it is not possible to do it just by just using it. However, the CAA's ban is indeed effective, and there is no suitable team to apply for the job. Jing Jian does not give those waiters any chance to ask for a price. At the end of June, the recruitment will be completed on time at the end of June. Because Jing Jian is not unprepared, he has a backup plan. Don't forget that Jing Jian is a student of ULCA!
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Finally, when get out of class ended, Jing Jian came to Professor Sager: "Professor, I think I'm in trouble."
Chapter completed!