Rebirth of the Entertainment Master

Xiao Yunhai said with a smile: "David, let's eat first and then talk about things. My stomach is already growling with hunger."

David Harnett said: "I'm even hungrier. The filming started at six o'clock in the morning, and I haven't had a serious meal yet."

Everyone was not polite, and they started together.

Xiao Yunhai naturally had the biggest appetite, he ate fifteen plates of beef and ten hamburgers to fill his stomach.

After asking the waiter to serve everyone a cup of coffee, Xiao Yunhai finally got down to business.

"David, we are old friends. You are not authentic. When you went to "The Voice of America", you didn't tell me about your departure from Columbia Pictures. It really made me sad."

David Hartnett said: "If I had told you earlier, I'm afraid you wouldn't have let me leave then."

Xiao Yunhai laughed and said: "That's right. A young film star like you is a strategic existence for any entertainment company. Of course I will persuade you to join our Marvel. You also know that Marvel's foundation is too strong. Bo, the artists in it are almost all promoted by ourselves, and there is not a single actor at the actor level, which is very disproportionate to the status of our Marvel Comics in Hollywood."

"It's a pity that Oscar winners and actresses have always been famous, and we couldn't dig them out. After all, you came out of Columbia Pictures, and you said that if you replaced me, you would let me go." Have you been? By the way, I forgot to ask you. Are you uncomfortable in Columbia? Why do you want to leave?"

David Hartnett sighed, and said: "I don't like their working environment, it's full of copper smell, and everyone's eyes are on money except for money. This is not a company that really likes movies at all. There is no such thing as Very humane."

Speaking of this, David Hartnett showed a look of reminiscence and said: ""I joined Columbia Pictures ten years ago, and the boss at that time was Mr. Hugo Joshua. He is a rare good person. He is also a real filmmaker with a special affection for movies.I respect him very much, and he also took a fancy to me and gave me many opportunities, which made me step by step from a young boy to the position of today's actor.Unfortunately, six years ago, he passed away due to illness, and the company was handed over to his son Isaiah Joshua. Everything changed. It became mercenary, and Hugo Joshua could never be found again. That feeling when Mr. was alive. "

"Xiao, do you believe it? I haven't been to the Columbia Pictures headquarters for three years, not even for the annual meeting. Isaiah Joshua also seems to know that I have made up my mind to go, even the slightest I have no intention of keeping him. Hehe, no matter what, I have earned a lot of money for the company in the past ten years, but he didn't even meet me face to face. He just tried to persuade me to stay on the phone. And then nothing happened. It's sad to think about."

Xiao Yunhai said in a deep voice: "There's nothing to be sad about. Columbia Pictures has gone from bad to worse in the past few years. Although they have several Oscar winners and actresses, and a lot of Grammy award-winning singers, they haven't made good use of them. The films they shot , released albums that were all underwhelming, and in an increasingly competitive Hollywood, I don’t think it’s far from the end. I’m sorry for my harsh words, but I’m telling the truth.”

David Harnett said slightly sadly: "Yes, unless someone can suddenly stand up and turn the tide, it will be very difficult for it to return to its former glory."

Xiao Yunhai was silent for a while, and said: "David, I really didn't expect you to leave Columbia Pictures for this reason. If that's the case, then come to our Marvel. I can assure you, Hugo... What Mr. Joshua can do, so can I. What the old man can’t do, I can still do. David, we are both movie lovers and have a lot of common language, why can’t we give comics Wei and I have a chance?"

David Harnett shook his head and said, "Xiao, I'm sorry, I don't want to join any company anymore, including your Marvel. Over the years, I have made a lot of money myself, and I want to establish A small film company, hiring some directors to shoot the movies I like. This way of working gives me a sense of freedom, and I really don’t want to be bound by the company anymore.”

Hearing David Harnett's words, Xiao Yunhai couldn't help shaking his head, and said, "David, I didn't expect this guy to be an idealist without the slightest business knowledge. Hehe, I really didn't see that. .You think you'll be free by starting a film company? Are you kidding me?"

"Let me tell you, if your plan is completely wrong, it will only make you more constrained. From the preparation of a film to the final screening, it needs to go through shooting, post-production, review, publicity, distribution, Release and many other steps, how many points can you do now. I counted, which is the first three points. Others you need to ask for help. David, your film company will not give you freedom, it will only give you freedom. It will lock you tightly like a chain and make you even more unfree, do you understand?"

Mo Yina next to her obviously didn't expect that the famous film star would look at things so naively, and she couldn't help asking softly to Melinda next to her: "Mr. Harnett wants to set up a film company, why don't you stop him?"

Melinda shook her head and smiled wryly: "David just said to be a free man, he didn't tell me to start a company. If I had known earlier, I would have stopped him."

After speaking, Melinda said to David again: "Mr. Xiao is right, you should think about it carefully. And what I want to tell you is that it may be difficult for you to manage a film company because of your personality."

David Hartnett said stubbornly: "I'm sorry, Melinda, I've made up my mind."

Xiao Yunhai thought for a while, and said, "David, since that's the case, why don't you set up a personal studio?"

David Hartnett was taken aback, and said, "Personal studio? What is it?"

Xiao Yunhai said with a smile: "This is a new thing I created. Let's put it this way, when a celebrity becomes famous, he wants to start a career on his own and break away from the high dependence on entertainment companies, but he finds that he does not have that ability. If you want to achieve perfection, then you can set up a personal studio relying on the entertainment company as the next best thing. Use your own popularity and influence, and borrow the resources of the parent company behind it to integrate. The employees in it are recruited by the stars themselves, and they are responsible for their own profits and losses. , maintaining its own independence. When you see a good film, you can invest by yourself, choose the director and actors to shoot, and if you encounter problems such as funding, distribution, and screening, you can also ask the parent company behind it to come forward to solve them, but the benefits you get Share with the parent company. In this way, all the problems of the star will be solved. David, don't you think this studio is very suitable for you?"

David Hartnett's eyes lit up and he kept nodding.

Chapter 1213 Personal Studio

The studio Xiao Yunhai mentioned is indeed very suitable for him. He can be his own boss with a lot of autonomy, and he can lean against a big tree to enjoy the shade. It is equivalent to a cooperative relationship with the parent company, although some benefits are taken away. Yes, but compared with the risk, it is really not worth mentioning.This form is simply too perfect.

Thinking of this, David Hartnett said excitedly: "Xiao, your brain is really easy to use."

Zhao Wanqing said with a smile: "He wanted to set up a studio under my dad's Hanhai Film and Television Investment Company at the beginning, but later felt that these things were not needed, so he didn't do it. If Mr. Harnett thinks it's good, he can definitely set up a studio under Marvel. Set up a personal studio, recruit some employees to work for yourself, and you can invest in it yourself when you meet a suitable film, and Marvel will promote, distribute, and screen it for you around the world. This is indeed a very perfect new form of cooperation.”

David Hartnett nodded, and said, "Miss Zhao is right. Xiao, are you willing to let me set up a studio under your Marvel banner?"

Xiao Yunhai said angrily: "Nonsense. If I don't want to, why tell you so much? You sign the contract for me now, and then you can fix your studio yourself? Damn, you This guy can't trust me, can he?"

David Hartnett laughed and said, "Why? Don't talk about our relationship, just talk about your personal integrity, which is well-known in Hollywood. It is said that what comes out of your mouth is safer than a contract. You can't even talk about "Haha The treasure of Li Porter was handed over to MGM for billions of dollars because of the original promise, not to mention my small studio."

Xiao Yunhai said: "That's about the same. Sister Mo, hand over the contract to David and let him have a look. Sign the contract if there is no problem."

Moina nodded, took out the two contracts that had been prepared a long time ago from her bag, and handed them to David Hartnett.

Harnett read it again, and said in surprise: "Why did you only sign for one year? Did you make a mistake?"

Xiao Yunhai smiled and said: "That's right, it's just one year. Director Bi Kewen is the same. If you feel uncomfortable staying in Marvel, you can leave. But I believe that after you join Marvel, even if you hold a stick Chase you, you won't even want to leave."

Harnett gave a thumbs up and said, "Xiao, you are the most confident boss I have ever met. It seems that I did not make a mistake in choosing Marvel."

After speaking, David Harnett picked up a pen, scribbled, and signed his name in the lower right corner of the contract.

Mo Yina put away one of the contracts, and said happily: "Our Marvel finally has a best actor."

Xiao Yunhai rolled his eyes and said, "Sister Mo, can you be a little more reserved? I'm also a movie star, okay?"

Mo Yina said: "Wrong, you are the boss, not the actor. Because in terms of rank, you are in charge of me."

David Hartnett said: "By the way, Xiao, I hope Melinda can also join Marvel. Since I entered Hollywood, she has been by my side. This time she also came out of Columbia with me. , I don't want to lose her as an excellent manager."

Xiao Yunhai looked at him like an idiot, and said: "David, I think you are usually very smart, why are you suddenly so stupid. Boss, you are the boss of the studio, who do you want to be your boss?" Assistants, drivers, bodyguards, and managers are all your freedom. Even if you see a promising actor, you can recruit him into your studio. This has nothing to do with me, okay? Understand? I Harnett."

David Harnett was stunned for a moment, then slapped his forehead and laughed at himself: "I'm really stupid."

Everyone laughed.

Xiao Yunhai looked at his watch, and said: "David, you can handle the matter of the studio after the filming is over. If you encounter any difficulties, you can go directly to Raul. The time is almost up, we need to return to Huaxia as soon as possible Deal with some tough issues."

"Okay, I'll see you off."

David Harnett stood up and walked out of the restaurant with everyone.

Looking at the car gradually going away, David Hartnett said: "It's no wonder Xiao Xiao was able to ascend to the throne of the world's richest man in just three years. It's really amazing to think about it. Melinda, we still need your great assistance in the affairs of this studio."

Melinda smiled and said: "No problem. David, to be honest, I was very worried when you said you wanted to be a freelance artist. Well now, with this studio, you can maintain your independence , and you can rely on Marvel as a behemoth, and there will be no problems that cannot be solved. This is indeed the best choice for you. It’s just that I’m surprised that Mr. Xiao only signed a contract with you for one year. Contract, this is too confident. I am afraid that there is no boss like him in Hollywood."

David Hartnett said: "Maybe it's this difference that made him a legend. It's getting late, I should go to the set to film. Melinda, you go back and report me joining Marvel Spread the word, I don't want to be harassed by other entertainment companies anymore."

Melinda nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go back to the hotel right away."

In this way, the news that David Hartnett joined Marvel Comics quickly spread throughout Hollywood.

"Kung Fu Xiao's Marvel Comics is getting stronger and stronger. Even David, who is in full swing, has chosen to join it, which is really surprising."

"Marvel is already on the road to rise, and it is just around the corner to become a world entertainment giant."

"More than a dozen film and television entertainment companies went to invite David Hartnett to join, but all of them returned in vain. Wait for it

As soon as Xiao arrived, it was done in just one meal.I really don't know what kind of magical power Xiao has that can make David

Join his Marvel. "

Netizens left messages on the forum one after another, saying everything, and some posts even said that the two of them were good friends, which made people laugh and cry.