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Spider-Man Suit Stolen Incident

“Claire, the head of the props team, Mr. Danny Elfman, just called and said that four of the Spider-Man suits kept in the warehouse were stolen.” Roxy put down the phone in her hand and spoke to Claire said while reading the newspaper.

“Ah? What?” Claire was confused for a moment. Did she just have tinnitus?

“The uniform was stolen?”

“Yes. Mr. Elfman said that he suspected it was an internal employee of the crew who stole it!” Roxy added.

“Why are you stealing the suit? Are you planning to sell it to the owner of the Daily Bugle and Editor-in-Chief Jonah Jameson, Spider-Man’s biggest fan?” Claire joked about the characters in the movie, “Or… He ordered it! Hahahaha~”

“No, I have to call and ask Jameson! Such a fun thing, hehe~” Claire turned around and called the actor who played Jonah Jameson in the movie—— A phone call from veteran actor JK Simmons.

“Editor-in-Chief Jameson! There you are!” Claire directly called him the name of the character in the play.

“Yes, Peter! What? Did you report any clues about Spider-Man to me?” On the other end of the phone, JK Simmons also followed Claire’s words and started acting.

“Yes, Editor-in-Chief. I have found out some definite news. Spider-Man’s suit has been stolen and may be sold at the Comic Con next month! Are you interested in this suit?” Claire said. smiled. He remembered a funny plot in the second part of the movie, where the editor-in-chief of the newspaper looked funny in Spider-Man’s suit.

“Hahahaha~ Claire, I heard about this too! That old boy Danny Elfman must be in bad luck now. The production cost of one battle suit is US$50,000, and four of them were stolen. ! Hahahahaha!” JK Simmons laughed heartily, full of schadenfreude.

“Fortunately, although four pieces were stolen, it will not affect the progress of the subsequent filming. Fortunately, we have many spare uniforms and can withstand theft by thieves!” Claire ended the phone call with JK Simmons with a smile.

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“Claire, the lawyer just sent me an email. Your patent application for the “American Idol” variety show copyright was successful.” Roxy sat in front of the computer and said to Claire while operating.

“It’s true! That’s great! The good result is finally here!” Claire hung up the phone and rushed over to check the email information.

It is now late September, and Claire has been in the group for more than two months. Calculated, the filming progress is only half way, and if everything goes well, it may not be completed until at least the end of the year.

“How’s it going? Roxy, what are the Fox TV Network’s plans for “American Idol”?” Now that the copyright issue has been settled, Claire began to care about the actual implementation of the show.

At that time, the original British version of “Pop Idol” created a ratings myth in Great Britain, and the Fox Television Network spent US$75 million to buy the production and broadcast rights in the United States.

Claire asked for 75 million without opening her mouth. They were from England, and this was an offer based on successful experience. It was impossible for Claire to rely on an unproven idea.

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“The lawyer also sent the two-year licensing plan of US$20 million + 5% advertising dividends in the email. You can read it yourself.” Roxy gave up her seat in front of the computer to Claire.

“Okay, let me take a look…” Claire nodded, and he clicked on the second email sent by the lawyer, about the negotiation information with the Fox Television Network… “The lawyer said in the email,

Fox The TV network cut the advertising dividend from 5% to 2%, and requested that the two-year authorization be changed to a four-year authorization. The US$20 million was not cut, but the payment method was changed from the original one-time payment to four years. Pay in installments here.” Claire tutted, what a thief.

“So, can you accept their offer?” Roxy asked.

“I can accept it if the advertising share is cut. It’s just that I can’t change the two-year licensing plan. I can sign a supplementary agreement with them at most. After it expires, they can give priority to renewing it. Of course, the licensing contract will be renewed when the time comes. Let’s talk again.” Claire held on to the time, because he knew that once “American Idol” became a hit, the TV station’s advertising fees would double and soar, and the contract would have to be re-signed. You can’t be tied down to a four-year contract.

“Well, I understand your concerns. I agree. You can have another round of talks with them.” Roxy thought for a moment, then understood the focus of Claire’s concerns and nodded.

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The next day, an abandoned Boeing aircraft factory was transformed into a studio.

After resting for more than a day, Claire returned to the studio again and continued working.

“Claire, you know it.” Director Remy said with a gloomy face, “fxxk, those trash props! They actually had four sets of Spider-Man suits stolen! Four sets!” As a Spider-Man for

decades Xia comic fan and film director. Sam Raimi cherishes every piece of Spider-Man equipment and props, not to mention the suit worth up to $50,000! This crew theft incident made him very angry.

Claire looked down at the battle uniform she was wearing. Indeed, it has gone through more than 20 design modifications and program optimizations by designers. The final version of Spider-Man’s suit is extremely light and fits the skin. The patterns on it were also quite exquisite, and Claire couldn’t help but order two sets of battle uniforms with her colleagues from the props team, planning to take them back and store them after filming.

“Director, it is indeed a pity that the uniform was stolen this time.” Claire consoled him, but his attitude changed, “However, since the theft has become a fact, we might as well take advantage of it and proactively inform the major media about this incident. And offered tens of thousands of dollars as a reward to arrest the thief! It can be regarded as a side movie promotion, isn’t it!” “Oh?!”

Sam Raimi was stunned for a moment, and then immediately said in surprise: “Hahahaha~ Young man My mind works so fast! It can turn things into magic! Your idea is great! Very good! I’m going to find the producer, Mr. Avi Arad!” After saying that, he ran outside the set to give me a message

. The producer called.

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Claire looked at Director Remy’s back, shook his head and smiled: “The director really loves Spider-Man so much. No one on the entire set loves Spider-Man more than him!” Martin asked curiously from the side

. : “What about you, Claire? Don’t you love Spider-Man as much as Director Raimi?” ”

I probably can’t compare to him.” Claire replied, “His love is very pure, I still have some love for Spider-Man.” Utilitarian thinking…”

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