I’m in Hollywood - Chapter 53

[Chapter 52 I’ll be the bad guy]

Kapoor Sid agreed, and the two parties began to discuss the acquisition plan. In Eric’s view, the most valuable thing in Sid’s brokerage company was Kapoor Sid himself.

Although Kapoor is not one of CAA’s founding five-member group, his ability is not much worse than them.

The remaining seven or eight agents in the company and more than two dozen underachievers were basically worthless, at least until Eric bought it.

Sid’s agency is not without first-class actors, but because of Michael Ovitz, several well-known actors insisted on leaving after a period of time.

In the end, it was because he couldn’t find a better way out. After all, Kapoor is still very capable. Although his actors are hard to come out under the shadow of CAA, they can always be in some independent films. Or get a role in a TV show.

“Eric, a million dollars, I have a hard time accepting…” Kapoor was somewhat dissatisfied with Eric’s offer. When he was at CAA, his annual salary was more than one million dollars.

Eric said calmly: “Kapoor, your agency is only valuable in the management contracts of the more than 20 actors. These don’t mean much to me. If I want, actors of that level can be at any time. Hundreds can be found.”

Kapoor retorted: “Eric, they are all very good actors. I have been an agent for so many years, and my vision is definitely not bad. They just lack opportunities.”

“All in The struggling actors at the bottom of Hollywood just lack opportunities, Kapoor, that one million can be said to be completely given to you by me, and I also left you with 10% of the equity. I believe you will find yourself in a few years. Great bargain, as for them, what I can give is the chance they dream of.”

Kapoor knew that what Eric said was the truth, sighed, and nodded slightly.

Now that it has been negotiated, the two parties soon signed a contract, the brokerage company changed owners, and the name must be changed. Eric used the name ‘United Elite Brokerage Company’, abbreviated as UTA, which is the previous life and CAA, One of the top five Hollywood brokerage companies with giants such as WMA, but the UTA in the previous life was only established in 1991.

After finishing these things, it was noon. After lunch, Eric followed Kapoor Sid to the office of Sid Bros. in Burbank. Kapoor Sid only rented a few offices here. Looks shabby.

However, the office was crowded with people at this time, and they also knew that today was a special day for this brokerage company.

Seeing these expectant agents and actors, Eric suddenly remembered a question, just nodded to everyone, then pulled Geoffrey and Kapoor into a separate office and asked, “Kapoor , what is your agency’s commission now?”

“Six percent.”

“So little?” Eric was a little surprised: “Isn’t it ten percent?”

Jeffrey interjected: “Eric , you said that was a long time ago.”

Kapoor also explained: “Since … CAA broke this convention for competition, the brokerage company’s share is getting lower and lower. Especially our small brokerage companies, income It’s impossible to get a 10% share. Now, there are only CAA and WMA who have the confidence to take a 10% cut. After the rise of CAA, in addition to those big stars who have a lower cut, the second and third-rate players The little star has regained his 10% share.”

Eric thought for a moment, then said: “Modify the agreement and increase the rake to 10%.

”

“Eric, is this something wrong?” Kapoor Before answering, Jeffrey couldn’t help but object.

Eric explained: “If you don’t change it now, when the brokerage company develops, it will be more influential to increase the commission, so… who will announce it?”

Jeffrey and Kapoor looked at each other and turned their attention to each other. Eric.

“Uh, okay, I’ll do this bad guy.”

…

“You don’t need me to introduce, everyone knows who I am. Now I officially announce that I am the new owner of this agency, and the company will be renamed UTA. My next film will start after the new year, as long as you have a suitable image and pass the audition, Priority will be given to the roles in the film. “Home Alone” as we all know, people such as Stuart Runker and Matthew Perry, who were originally unknown, have now become hot stars, and some others could only play The supporting role of the TV series also entered the big screen successfully because of his participation in “Home Alone”.”

Seeing the undisguised joy in the expressions of everyone in front of him, Eric knew that the foreshadowing was enough, and then changed the topic and said: “But, I I am a capitalist, not a philanthropist. I will give you opportunities that were difficult to obtain in the past, and you also need to receive returns. Therefore, the original company actor contract needs to be revised, and the commission will be increased to 10%. If someone finds it difficult to accept , you can choose to cancel the contract and leave.”

Eric turned around and went back to the office again, giving everyone some time to think about it. He believed that as long as these people had normal IQs, they would not choose to leave at this time.

In the office, Jeffrey and Kapoor were already discussing the preparations for “Pretty Woman”.

“Eric, Jeffrey said you wanted Sophie Marceau to be the heroine?” Kapoor asked.

Eric nodded: “Yeah, is there a problem?”

Kapoor said: “If you want to start shooting after the New Year, I advise you to change people. Because I was going to develop in Europe, during this time I I am very concerned about the news over there. Sophie Marceau is shooting Andrei Zolaski’s new film. With the progress of Andrei’s filming, even if your “Pretty Woman” is released, he may not be able to Finished.”

Eric recalled, according to the time, Sophie estimated that she was shooting the “My Night is More Beautiful than Your Day”, which was dubbed by some audiences as an alien movie.

The name is very beautiful, but the content is somewhat unintelligible, but it is indeed Zolaski’s consistent style.

“Then use Julia Roberts, Kapoor. I want you to be Julia’s agent yourself.”

Jeffrey persuaded again: “Eric, you should know that your movie can’t fail, and now many people are waiting to see your jokes, so it’s still…”

“Jeffrey, I know what you mean, However,” Eric smiled and said, “Didn’t you read those newspapers? With the fame I accumulated from the first two films, even if the new film turned into a piece of shit, I could make money. So, As long as the quality of the movie is no problem, it’s hard to fail, so why don’t we take this opportunity to present a female star of our own?”

“What if that Julia Roberts can’t play well?”

Eric smiled strangely The ambiguity: “Don’t worry, I will personally tune and teach her.”

…

As expected by Eric, none of the actors in the agency chose to leave, and they all accepted the new contract proposal proposed by Eric. .

After dealing with these things, Eric was about to drive home when Jeffrey walked up and sat in the co-pilot: “Eric, my car has been sent for maintenance, you give me a Cheng, right?”

“No problem.”

Driving on the road, Jeffrey asked with concern: “Eric, what happened to you and… Drew, I read in the newspaper today that she went to see you again yesterday. Now, it seems that her mother Ediko has also come to your house?”

Eric did not hide from Jeffrey, and explained what happened yesterday in detail.

“So… well, Drew is a talented actor, but, do you want her to live in your house all the time? You have no blood relationship with her. If you keep doing this, coupled with the hype of the media, even if If Drew’s mother doesn’t bother you, the Children’s Protection Association will also come forward. Drew is only thirteen years old after all.”

“Don’t worry, I also know that, I have already planned to send Drew to boarding school.”

“That’s it .

“Okay,” Jeffrey nodded: “Eric, you don’t really have a Lolita complex, do you?”

The car that was moving steadily slowed down suddenly, and the Chevrolet behind was a bit close. Eric rear-ended the car at this pause, ignoring the traffic on the road, the fat white man in the Chevrolet stuck his head out of the window. Started yelling.

Eric stabilized his mind and manipulated the steering wheel to shake off the Chevrolet behind him: “Jeffrey, do you think Drew looks like Lolita except for his age?

” fox.

“Anyway, you have to pay attention to your own proportions.” Jeffrey seemed to have identified Eric’s Lolita tendencies.

[End of this Chapter]