Fairfax District in Los Angeles is the headquarters of the Western Screenwriters Union.
When Helen came back from the set, she immediately met union president George Kilgo, an old man in his 60s and a veteran in the industry, and asked: "How is the talk?"
"I tentatively communicated, he didn't want to join us."
"What does he mean?"
"He said that the identity of the company's boss is greater than that of the screenwriter!" Helen said.
"Not very surprised, George sighed and said, "95% of the screenwriters in the American film and television industry are members of the union, which is almost the limit of the union. The most elite screenwriters in the United States stand with us, and they deliver blood to mainstream commercial films and build the foundation of Hollywood."
Occasionally, overseas screenwriters have achieved success, which is not worth mentioning.
They can't touch the core of Hollywood and will eventually join us. But I never expected that a guy with deep rules would jump out of that place in China and would not be subject to restrictions."
"Then I'll go and talk to him?" Helen said.
"No need, as he said, he is not only a screenwriter, but also a boss. The company is in Hong Kong and his identity is China. Alas, let's deal with the current problems first and pay attention to his dynamics."
The so-called immediate problem is the distribution of interests.
The screenwriter union must sign an agreement with the producer alliance every three years because the market is constantly changing and must be updated in time to protect the interests of the screenwriter.
For example, now, the cable TV and video tape industry in the United States is becoming more and more prosperous, and the profits generated by these channels are,
It is basically monopolized by film manufacturers and publishers, and the screenwriter's profit is extremely meager, which has caused a lot of dissatisfaction.
The last time the agreement was signed was 85 years, and the next time it was 88 years, that is, next year.
The union plans to negotiate with the producers alliance to increase the basic remuneration of screenwriters, strive for more dividends from videotapes, TV replays, and overseas distribution.
Almost every time before the agreement is updated, both sides have to negotiate. What should I do if the negotiation fails? Then just strike!
It is now early 1987 and there is still plenty of time to negotiate. George hopes for a peaceful solution, and the strike is the worst result.
Screenwriters have a low status in Hollywood. Except for large screenwriters, they are extremely important. The American film and television industry has a mature system, and the most core point is to have a clear division of labor and do whatever position.
Movies, TV series, talk shows, variety shows, etc., any "literary work" involved must be done by the screenwriter.
So once the strike occurs, the film and television industry will shut down and the losses will be huge.
What's more, there is a possible uneasiness factor: there is a Chinese in Hollywood!
night.
At the end of the hotel corridor, Chen Qi was blowing the evening breeze in Los Angeles by the window.
The first time he came to Los Angeles, the air was so dirty, and now it was well managed. The traffic downstairs kept shuttled, the whole city was brightly lit, and nightlife had just begun.
He also thought about the strike.
This is a good opportunity!
I am already jealous of people in Hollywood, and the China-US honeymoon period is about to end. I am thinking about how to further bind to Hollywood companies. Simply put: Once a strike occurs, as long as the screenwriter is a member of the union, he must stop working.
In other words, non-union members are not subject to restrictions.
Non-union members and foreigners, they are not subject to restrictions!
"call!"
Chen Qi let out a breath, but it's still early now, and it's not until next year, so he can prepare in advance.
He blew the wind for a while and walked back along the corridor. When he passed by a room, he suddenly heard a slam inside, and he knocked on the door: "Open the door, it's me!"
It was quiet inside, and after a few seconds, the door opened.
"boss!"
Wang Jing poked her head out and said with a smile on Shanshan: "Let's play cards and relax a little."
"play cards?"
Chen Qi went into the room and saw that there was a pair of mahjong on the table, and two people stood and watched, asking, "Where did you get the mahjong?"
"Booked in Chinatown!"
"I'm so familiar. I can even buy mahjong. If you want to film a movie, I'm afraid I'll even visit the red light district!"
"Boss! Let's put it away immediately and promise not to play!" Wang Jing said immediately.
Chen Qi looked at the table and asked, "How big is it?"
"Little mahjong, one dollar cap!"
"Is this your card? Your skills are bad enough, don't lose all the director's fees."
Wang Jing just laughed. He was afraid of Xiang Huaqiang's gun, and even more afraid of Boss Chen's sarcasm. Chen Qi sat down,
He took his card and said, "Don't stand there, continue playing, I'll rub it for a few more!"
"Come on! Come on!"
The few people looked at each other and had to play with each other.
Chen Qi had a Shanghai wife who had a good friend with Shi Nansheng, and playing little mahjong was no problem. The other three also gave in and played a few cards and won a few more. He stood up and said, "Okay, don't play anymore!"
"A Jing, continue!"
"Yes!"
Wang Jing was so clever. He noticed that the boss was a little angry at first, but his emotions slowly adjusted.
Then he was no longer afraid. Chen Qi pulled his hands and pushed the money he had won.
‘You can’t play cards; I can’t do it when filming. American defense line———Please give me your help!’
"You can play cards, just don't delay your work."
Several people replied repeatedly, Chen Qi went out.
Wang Jing observed it well. He was indeed a little angry, but then he thought that "Mean Girl" has a very strong workload.
Even if they are asked to play with it, there will be no chance. Just let it go.
Besides, the game is not much.
"Mean Girl" continues to start work.
The studio in Colombia is like a magic show, often changing with various scenes. The film investment is 4 million yuan, and it is a mainstream project among youth film types, not a small cost.
Except for Natasha, the rest of the film pay was not much more, all of which were the price of friendship. The money was all over the costumes and makeup. "Mean Girl" was more fashionable than "Happy Death Day". The school beauty's look alone had to change to N sets of clothes.
And today's highlight: at the school Christmas event, the heroine has joined the sister group and turned into a four-person group. The four of them have to perform a song and dance "Jinglebellrock".
"Jinglebellrock" was born in 1957 and is probably the most famous Christmas song. When you hear it, you will know that this scene is a classic scene.
Four girls in blue pools dressed in bulging tights and little red hoods, dressed up as Christmas elks,
Singing and dancing with big white legs...—·
Tu Jing found someone from Hong Kong to re-arrange the song and asked a teacher to teach them a dance, which was much lower than in Hollywood.
At this moment, the set was busy, Phoebe, Natasha, Marisa, Halle Berry were already put on her clothes and doing the final exercise. The entire team looked at her from time to time, and there was nothing she could do, it was too eye-catching.
They have good figures and outstanding appearances, and are more beautiful than the original ones, each with its own style and pleasing to the eye.
Natasha is even more skillful. She danced in a nightclub at the age of 14! She has a weird personality. She doesn't really like this role, but she won't play it. The effect is good, and she grasps the essence of the school beauty.
"Si Liu!"
Chen Qi continued to sit in the corner and poured tea in the thermos cup.
Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt were serving each other, and there was nothing to say. Pitt smiled and said, "Boss, you like to drink hot tea. We like to drink ice. Put the instant tea in the refrigerator and ice it out, brew it, add sugar,
Honey or something.”
"Oh, I don't drink ice, I have a bad stomach." Chen Qi replied casually.
"Stop asking such mentally retarded questions!" Big Mouthed Dog mocked.
"You can't even think of such a mentally retarded problem!" Peter retorted.
"Be quiet!"
The two immediately stopped the sound.
Chen Qi also glanced at them. Although it seemed to be competitive, it was not surprising that they ended up getting together with their nature. Both of them played beautifully, and maybe they tried all 1i, 2i, 3i, 4i.
1i is the traditional male and female, 2i is the male and female, and 3i is the female.
4i is amazing!
Memories!
Chen Qi suddenly had a picture in his mind, so he quickly turned around.
(There are still sometime in the evening——
Chapter completed!