[US Entertainment] From web dramas to Oscars

Chapter 99

Random House, a publishing company in the United States, is known as the world's largest English commercial international publishing house, and played a pivotal role in the world book industry throughout the 20th century.This is not only because it is the largest publishing group in the world, but also because it has played a subtle and leading role in the development of modern Western culture.It has published a large number of immortal masterpieces.In that special era, these masterpieces had a non-negligible influence on the academic circles and popular culture of the United States and the whole world.

Speaking of famous literary masterpieces, without exception, their publisher, or the publisher in a certain region, must be Random House.Classics such as "The Youngest Night" and popular sales such as "The Da Vinci Code" are all novels published by Random House.Although Random House is only a subsidiary of German media group Bertelsmann, it can be said that it is the king of the publishing industry.At least that's how it is in Western society.As Fopper's novels want to gain a foothold here, it is understandable to deal with Random House.

Walk quickly into a coffee shop.Fopper had no trouble spotting Random House editor Smith.

"Hello." Seeing Fopper walking in and sitting opposite him, Smith said immediately.

"You have been waiting for a long time." After sitting down, Fopper said embarrassedly: "I have something over there."

"It doesn't matter." Shaking his head, Smith said, "I know this well. After all, you are not only a writer, but also a star." As if feeling more than enough, Smith added: "But I didn't think of the novel you wrote. It would be this type."

"Is there any problem?" He squinted at Smith: "Shouldn't love be the most desirable thing?"

"Haha, the love in your novel is really... amazing." After thinking for a while, Smith used such an adjective: "But the purpose of my coming today is to sign a contract with you, although we have I understand that your reputation in China is very good. However, considering that the sales of your previous novels were not attractive after being translated into English, and according to your idea, after you want to change the name of this novel, our company will discuss In the end, the highest publishing income that can be given to you is only [-]%.”

"This is no problem." Nodding, Fopper said yes.After all, the place has changed, and the royalties are no longer included in the royalties shared by novice writers who are listed.So Fopper took it easy.

"Here is our contract." As he spoke, Smith took out a contract and handed it to Fopper.

"No problem, this contract will be mailed to you after I give it to my lawyer to see if there is no problem." I didn't read this so-called contract by myself.After all, this kind of professional matter should be left to professional people. This is what Fopper always thinks is right.Even if he had read the contract a hundred times, he might not be able to see where there was a loophole.

"No problem." For this, Smith also understands and understands.After all, this is very normal, in the United States, or in the whole world, any legal contract should not be taken lightly.

"One more thing." At this time, Fopper said again: "Smith, I need you and your company's senior management to explain, maybe your senior management should also know that I am not only a shareholder of Goldfinger Studio, but at the same time, My shares in showu company can also occupy one of the decision-making positions..."

"You mean showu?!" Hearing Fopper's words, Smith was surprised at this moment.After all, the current showu is not what it was a few months ago.After a year of development.Because of the early market preemption plus "Exploding Family" and "Sophia's Diary".There is also the movie "High School Musical", so showu has already made the name of the original video sharing website.Now showu is often the headline on the front page of electronic information and finance.The estimated market value has exceeded one billion U.S. dollars, and it is one of the hottest Internet companies today.Even because of his rapid development momentum, the market value evaluation is higher than the K advertised for its development before.

Smith could never have imagined that the writer in front of him who signed a contract with his publishing house was not just a Hollywood star who had just come out of the closet and was becoming the focus of a large newspaper media.He also turned into a director of a new Internet company.The gap between the two is actually quite large.Although it seems that showu company is a video sharing company and has some relationship with the entertainment industry, but it is not the case.The operation of a company can already be said to be business and enterprise management.But the movie entertainment industry is still only a matter of the entertainment industry.There is a huge difference between the two.So it's not surprising that Smith was surprised when Fopper introduced it like this.

"That's right, it's the showu you mentioned." Nodding, Fopper confirmed Smith's conjecture: "The main purpose is showu, or the directors of showu company have a development plan and want to discuss it with your senior leaders Just a minute. You just need to convey this news. If your high-level officials communicate with us, I think we, Showu, will be able to cooperate with your Random House."

"I will." Nodding, Smith said, "I'll report this to the headquarters right away." Of course Smith understood that this was an opportunity.As long as he grasps it well, then his path to move forward is definitely bright.After all, what kind of company is showu?It can be seen from his attitude that even if he is valued at more than one billion US dollars, he is still developing steadily and does not want to raise money at all. It can be seen that the current showu is still developing.So the cooperation with Random House is definitely a big deal.At least Smith thinks so.

"That's good." Nodding, Fopper said he understood.And after saying these words, then we still have to turn to the topic, after all, the purpose of Fopper's coming here is for his own book: "Then, I hope to publish it as soon as you get my contract as soon as possible." .No later than mid-August at the latest."

"There is no problem with this." For this, Smith himself can promise: "In fact, we have already started the final proofreading and review of your manuscript. As soon as the contract is received, we will start publishing it immediately."

"That's good." Nodding, in fact the book Fopper didn't ask for any publicity.After all, Fopper was using a new pseudonym, and he wanted to see what his level was like.Although the general theme in the book has not changed, Fopper has made great changes in many details and small plots.

"By the way, I also accidentally saw a novel written by a lady called "Twilight". That book is very attractive to me. I think it is the absolute first time she wants to publish this book. Time to think of your publishing house. So if possible, could you contact me when you find this book?"

"No problem." Smith can still do this little thing. Although there are not a few novels that Random House needs to review and publish every day, it doesn't take much effort to pay attention to a book. of.

"Thank you." After getting an affirmative answer, Fopper smiled, and after chatting with Smith for a while, he said goodbye and walked home.

When they got home, Chris was the only one at home unexpectedly, which made Fopper a little surprised.But I probably understand after thinking about it.After all, it was only noon now.The time he went out was not too long.But after he figured out that the others were not there, he expressed surprise that Chris was at home.

Seeing Chris busy in and out of the house, couldn't help it, Fopper began to ask: "Kerry, don't you need to work?" Don't think that actors are only busy when they have a part in the scene, in fact, actors are In a sense, it also requires a regular job. It needs to be trained within the schedule, and it needs to go to various studios to audition.So never idle.And if it's the idle situation or the small gap between his movies and movies.Or he quickly finished what he needed to do within the schedule.But now, Chris definitely does not belong to the two. Fopper is like this because Fopper is his own master, and no one can control him.But Chris absolutely cannot.

"My work is done. So I just stayed at home." Chris said very naturally: "Shall we go to the amusement park? It seems that we haven't been there yet?" Chris said suddenly Said: "I heard from Yuqing that you have always wanted to go but have no chance."

"Wow." Fopper exclaimed, "Don't you really dislike that place?" Chris, who is a literary youth in his bones, has a subconscious... look down on things like playgrounds?Perhaps in Chris' mind, it would be good for him to be quiet and handsome.A place like that would lower his style.

"It's nothing to do with the cancer," Chris said. "Maybe you think it's because of it, but it's not." Chris moved closer to Fopper, and said, "It's just because I suddenly wanted to go."

"Want to go?" Fopper smiled at Chris, then said after a pause, "Honey, I've actually decided. I'm going to undergo r-chop therapy."