"First of all, it's the accent issue. In my settings, most of the main characters are British."

Seeing everyone, including Duke, look at her, Joanna Rowling pondered and said slowly, "The accent of the actors can be corrected, but we will definitely use a large number of underage actors, which will be a huge task."

Duke and Doug Walter were unmoved and still looked at Joanna Rowling.

Compared with the benefits brought by tax refund preferential treatment, these tasks are nothing at all.

Joanna Rowling also gradually realized the key to the problem, turned around and discussed with the agent for a few words, saying, "If my request can be realized, I can reduce the movie revenue share by one point."

The conference room immediately fell into silence. Duke frowned, as if he was unsure of the authenticity of the sentence. When he looked at Doug Walter, the other party's eyes turned to him, and the two immediately made a silent communication with their eyes.

The profit sharing of one point doesn’t sound like a lot, but don’t forget that this is the Harry Potter series!

Although the novel has become quite popular, Joanna Rowling would never have thought of what this point represents!

Of course, Doug Walter didn't know either, so no agreement was reached on this matter by the end of the meeting.

Warner has made huge investments in this series and will be cautious in any decision. Like Duke, Joanna Rowling does not have a halo of mental retardation.

This matter will definitely take a long debate and negotiation in the future. There is still some time before the film is officially started, and Duke also asked Tina Fei to keep an eye on the development ahead.

Compared to the conditions put forward by Joanna Rowling, those tax preferential areas have become unattractive.

After leaving the Warner Building, Duke was still considering Joanna Rowling's words. After the car started, he suddenly remembered that he seemed to have seen it in his previous life that Rowling made huge concessions to Warner Bros. In order to keep the Harry Potter crew in the UK, he also made great concessions to Warner Bros. Although he couldn't remember where the concessions were made, it must be a real benefit to make Warner Bros compromise.

Duke then went to his Duke Studio, and since Warner Bros. acquired shares, the studio became more and more like an investment institution.

Duke did not have the delusion of becoming bigger. He knew that he did not have this kind of business ability. Although he now had a certain amount of capital, it was too difficult for Hollywood to change the situation of giant rule in this era.

Today's Duke Studio has invested in three main projects, namely the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, two sequels to "Mission: Impossible 2" and "The Matrix".

For a small and medium-sized film studio, this is almost the limit of operation.

Today's large-scale commercial films are spending more and more on promotion and promotion, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to make profits by relying on box office. An important function of Duke Studio is to use a series of legal means to try to avoid terrifying taxes in surrounding income.

Even though the studio's registered place is Delaware, it still faces extremely high tax rates in this country of tax terrible taxes.

He gave his thoughts to Tina Fey, and Duke asked her to argue with Joanna Rowling and Warner Brothers, and he rushed to Cupertino in San Francisco Bay the next day, with the destination of Apple's headquarters.

Duke came here to attend Apple's shareholders' meeting. It is said that after several years of integration, Steve Jobs will produce inspiring products at the shareholders' meeting.

Of course, no matter how confused Duke is, he knows it will definitely not be a kidney machine.

In the darkest days of Apple in the past few years, Duke received 6.5% of Apple shares through stock markets, shareholder transactions and financing. Although Apple is far from being compared with the future, Steve Jobs' return has brought about a lot of positive changes.

The most typical one is the portable multifunctional digital multimedia player that Jobs took out at the shareholders' meeting, which is the concept model of the ipod.

Apple is gradually at a turning point, although there are countless grooves behind it.

Afterwards, Duke went to meet Steve Jobs, and the two of them simply talked about it. Paranoid like Jobs would not be easily influenced by others.

Of course, Duke would not show off his almost unfamiliar knowledge of the IT industry in front of him.

This is just a normal conversation between an eO and a shareholder.

Duke will hold Apple's stock for a long time, and will also be on guard against Steve Jobs. This person who doesn't want to see any shareholder grow bigger, just wants Apple's voice to be his voice.

In the business circle, although Duke invested in Apple, this is a real world and it is not something he can do whatever he wants.

A successful person can be proud, but not arrogant enough to know why.

Just as Duke was talking to Steve Jobs, Michael Bay, with a long face, welcomed a heavyweight visitor in a villa in the Bay Area of ​​San Francisco.

"Hello, Mr. Orwitz."

Michael Bay accompanied Michael Orwitz into the reception room. He maintained enough respect for this famous Hollywood figure. "I just received your call in the morning, but I didn't expect you to come so soon."

The two sides had enough communication in advance, and Michael Orwitz asked directly, "Bei, how are you thinking?"

"I think there are many people who are like me, hoping that you can manage the brokerage business,"

Speaking of this, Michael Bell's tone suddenly changed and he asked in confusion, "Are you sure I can get the director?"

Michael Orwitz smiled confidently, "Ben Aflak and Josh Nehart are both my contracted actors, and my people have basically handled the heroine. The heads of other functional departments will also come from the art management company. Although I have not signed a formal contract with Touchstone Pictures, this project must be led by me."

He didn't continue talking, and Michael Bay showed a thoughtful look.

In fact, Michael Orwitz has basically done Touchstone Pictures, otherwise he would not have come to dig Michael Bay's corner in person.

His first package project after his comeback was indeed not a big success, but the global box office of "Godzilla" of $400 million, as well as peripheral copyright revenue such as DVDs and videotapes, has also made the project profitable, and its profit figures have gradually become more eye-catching.

Although Sony Columbia Pictures realized that the Japanese monsters were not adapting to North America and did not intend to restart the sequel, the profit of "Godzilla" was enough to become another capital for Michael Orwitz.

Even though he left Disney as a loser, it would not hinder his cooperation with Touchstone Pictures under the bright enough prospects.

He even put the crew into the prototype, just waiting for the key director team to be in place.

Michael Bay and his team are Orwitz's first choice, but if the other party wants to join the crew, he must jump from William Morris to his position.

"I don't have much time, Michael." Orwitz seemed to be reminding him, "The film's investment is as high as $140 million, and Touchstone Films plans to release the screening on next year's Memorial Day schedule. Time is very tight, and I must confirm the director as soon as possible."

Michael Bet has been thinking about this for a long time, but he still can't make up his mind. He really wants to get the position of this director. The theme of the film is very suitable for him to play. He also wants to prove that he is not inferior to another director with similar styles!

But is it worth it or not to leave William Morris and devote himself to Michael Orwitz?

Michael Orwitz said in due time, "My goal is to build a new aa!"

A new aa?

If someone else said this, Michael Bey would never believe it, but the one standing in front of him was the creator of aa's glory, the former Aa emperor!

Michael Bay is not good at script creation. When he heard Orwitz's words, he remembered the unprecedented bombing, and the heart in his chest was beating.

After all, the crew's theme and scenes are so in line with his appetite and suited his style!

"Pearl Harbor", which is scheduled to be released on Memorial Day, may be his best chance to surpass Duke Rosenberg in war films.

"Pearl Harbor", a war film with huge investments, has been put on the agenda by Litestone Films and is basically sure to cooperate with Michael Orwitz's artist management agency.

Michael Bay is still talking to Michael Orwitz, seemingly hesitating.

But in Angel City Los Angeles, another actor who is determined to participate in the project has made up his mind to switch from Nancy Josephson of Im to Michael Orwitz's artist management agency.

"Sorry, Nancy."

In a quiet cafe, Kate Beckinsale looked at Nancy Josephson, who was about to become his former agent, and said, "This opportunity is too important to me to give up."

"It seems you have made up your mind." Nancy Joseph's face turned as usual.

In Hollywood, not to mention a little star who has just become a little famous, it is not uncommon for first-line actors to change agents.

Besides, with the other party's status, even if he leaves, Nancy will not feel regret or angry.

The heroine of a super commercial masterpiece is enough to make Kate Beckinsale determined, but she understands the truth that it is easy to break up, "My liquidated damages will be paid, and my lawyer will talk to you about the termination tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

"no problem."

Michael Orwitz looks worse than before. After all, he has a deep foundation. Nancy knows what such an agent means to the actor, and does not say anything to keep him. She stood up first, "I wish you become a first-line star as soon as possible, Kate."

"Thanks!"

Kate Beckinsale showed a reserved but confident smile. (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!