Chapter 415 Bait and Fish
After dealing with Van Helsing, Michael Ovitz's eyes quickly swept across the banquet hall, and instantly locked on the figure of a chocolate-skinned woman, his brows furrowed tightly, and his anger couldn't stop rising, but he thought that he had already The decision made, and gradually returned to calm.
Anyway, it is a client who is about to be abandoned by the artist management company, so why bother to care too much?
He raised his foot and walked over there. During the period, he also saw the producer from France chatting intimately with the other party. He couldn't help but sigh that there are all kinds of men in this world, and things like sexually transmitted diseases can be tolerated.
However, after staying in Hollywood for so many years, Michael Ovitz has never seen any weirdness. Jessica Alba and his boyfriend can only be said to be a pair of many weirdness.
He walked up to the two and said directly, Jessica, we need to find a place to talk.
Originally, such a small actor did not need him to appear in person, but according to rumors, the person behind the other party may be James Cameron, and Ovitz has to express some attention.
But taking it seriously doesn't mean he wants to keep the all-Hollywood laughing stock in the company.
Michael Ovitz ignored Jessica Alba's answer and walked towards a lounge on his own. After entering it, he waited for only ten seconds before Jessica Alba and her boyfriend left. Come in.
Ovitz frowned slightly, but he didn't care too much, anyway, after tonight, the other party has nothing to do with him.
Hey, Michael... Jessica Alba was interrupted by Michael Ovitz as soon as she said it, Miss Alba, I officially inform you that the artist management company will terminate the management contract with you.
Jessica Alba seemed in disbelief. What?
You can notify your lawyer to go to the company tomorrow to go through the formalities.
A look of disgust swept across that sweet face. Michael Ovitz, too lazy to say anything, turned and left the lounge.
How...how could this be... Jessica Alba was a little lost.
Christopher Rockencourt's smile flickered from his face, and he quickly revealed a comforting and distressed expression, Darling, don't worry too much. Don't forget, you're going to be a woman who invests 160 million US dollars in a big production. The protagonist. The brokerage company will rush to sign a contract with you.
Jessica Alba glanced at him affectionately, and the lost expression disappeared without a trace, A loser who was beaten to pieces by Duke Rosenberg doesn't deserve my attention! Come on, Chris, Now is a good time to pull investment.”
She raised her head and kissed Christopher Rockencourt, and walked out of the lounge more actively than he was, ready to start persuading the great cause.
But Christopher Rockencourt didn't come out right away. When the lounge door was closed, he took out a tissue and wiped the kissed place on his lips with disgust over and over again, until his lips were rubbed a little, and then he left the lounge.
Many people in the banquet hall were his target. Stephen Sommers, Rachel Weisz, Steven Soderbergh, Ben Affleck. George Clooney……
Of course, just relying on one mouth is not convincing. That's why he carefully prepared the plan and hinted in various ways that Duke is likely to join the project after The Return of the King.
Christopher Rockencourt is not afraid of these people to testify. Since he met Duke last year, he has researched the famous director very deeply. The other party's circle of friends is very narrow, and most of the people in the circle have no relationship outside of work, and few people can directly contact him.
So he carefully avoided people who were close to Duke, such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Sofia Coppola.
Others can only verify from the side, but in the past year, Christopher Rockencourt has done enough preparations and created quite a few smoke bombs. Sometimes the side verification may not be the real news.
It is true that most people will not invest rashly, but as long as some people are blinded by interests and moved, it is enough.
Having been in Hollywood for ten years, Christopher Rockencourt knows very well that money in this circle sometimes comes easily. For example, he established a shell company like most directors and producers. With his hard work, there have been nearly 20 million US dollars of investment on the book!
Among them, there are actors and directors who have just become popular, and there are retired directors and producers. As a veteran who has been in Hollywood for ten years and has not been exposed for ten years, Christopher Rockencourt always has a way to make people tempted.
After walking around the banquet hall and persuading in front of nearly 30 people, Christopher Rockencourt is personable. From the surface and words, he is more elegant and confident than the most successful people in Hollywood. With the help of Sika Alba and Mickey Rourke and Demi Moore who arrived later, he can easily win people's favor.
But even so, only three or four people have the intention to invest.
But that's enough for Christopher Rockencourt, who understands that the occasion needs to be done in moderation, and that Hollywood is so big that there are so many targets to find.
In fact, thinking of the money on the books of the shell company and the loan Jessica Alba is about to mortgage the property, Christopher Rockencourt flashes the idea of stopping here, but he's already making a big deal out of it. , If you don't make a fortune, how can you be willing?
The money he raised was qualification and bait to a certain extent, proving to the billionaire director that he was qualified to participate in the project in good faith and enticing the other party to make another bigger investment!
As long as this order is completed, his career as a Hollywood producer can come to an end, and he will no longer have to endure that disgusting and dirty Jessica Alba. He can use the identity he has prepared for a long time and hide from the United States without extradition. countries of the agreement.
However, Christopher Rockencourt never called directly after the plan and script were delivered to Nancy Josephson. Patience is the most basic quality to be a good hunter.
The refreshing sea breeze blew from the Pacific Ocean, blowing away the last trace of the heat of Malibu Beach. Duke turned off the air conditioner and opened the glass window. The sea breeze immediately poured into the study room of the eye-shaped villa through the insect net, making him slightly drowsy. His head suddenly became sober.
Back behind the desk, Duke once again picked up the script and plan that Nancy had left behind.
He has always been planning ahead. How should he go after the Lord of the Rings trilogy? There is only a vague plan, but no clear direction. Maybe the final glory of Napoleon the Great is a good choice?
Both the script and the plan appealed to him, but Duke lingered on the apprehensions of the first meeting with the man who sent the project.
Putting down the script, Duke picked up another resume, which was Christopher Rockencourt's resume sent by Nancy himself.
The other party is not someone who has just come to Hollywood. It has been ten years since he appeared in Hollywood. He has indeed had a good relationship with many celebrities such as Mickey Locke, Jean-Claude Winton and Demi Moore, and he has also invested in several films that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. The production of US dollars, but those productions belong to the bottom of Hollywood, the amount of his investment and the final benefits are impossible to check.
There was a knock on the door, and Emma, the housekeeper, pushed the door open, Attorney Al Ryder is here.
Duke nodded. Let him in.
This is Duke's new lawyer. His former lawyer retired and recommended the current one. The two sides have been working together for almost a year.
Hi, Duke.
This is a man in his forties with thick black hair.
Sit whatever you want, Al. Duke stood up and shook his hand.
As soon as the two sat down, Emma brought coffee and quickly left the study.
How's it going? Duke asked.
Al Ryder didn't touch the coffee. He took out a document from his briefcase and handed it over, then said, I checked Christopher Rockencourt's passport and bank credit, and there is no problem.
He said as concisely as possible, His passport and entry and exit records show that he first came to the United States in the summer of 1991. He currently holds large credit cards from Citibank and Bank of America, and has no loan or bad credit history. , and even hundreds of thousands of dollars in deposits in Citibank.”
Are you really thinking too much? Duke also knew that his view of the world was sometimes too realistic.
Where's his studio? he asked again.
The Gallic Film Studio under the name of Christopher Rockencourt was established in 1996 and registered in Delaware. Al Ryder recalled, saying, This studio is similar to most Hollywood studios. Just like the film studio, it is a shell company. There are definite records to prove that the Gallic Film Studio has successively invested in six small productions, including Brutal, Wild Wolf of California, and Victory of the Lonely in recent years, making profits and investments. The amount is unknown, but judging from the tax records, it should be a profit.
Or... Duke thought for a while, then asked slowly, How do you feel about this studio?
Orr Ryder said directly, It is very similar to the early stage of Duke Studio. It is a typical shell company used for investment and tax avoidance.
Duke nodded, and discussed with lawyer Al Ryder for a while. The final conclusion was the same as the resume sent by Nancy. No matter how you looked at it, there was no problem.
All the information that can be found shows that Christopher Rockencourt is a French producer who has been in Hollywood for ten years.
After sending off his lawyer, Duke picked up the plan again. Like everyone else, he has greed and interests. This plan is undoubtedly in line with his future interests.
His eyes swept over the materials obtained from the investigation again, Duke picked up the phone and dialed the agent's number, Nancy, ask him to meet. (To be continued ^)
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