Fox Films’ internal meeting.

Smoke lingers.

Five people sat around the round table, all of whom looked ugly.

They are co-chair and CEO Bill McNick, co-chair and president Tom Rossman, chief operating officer Jack Howard, production department head Jim Ganopoulos, production manager and producer Grant Hill.

"James has too many requirements, which has affected the normal operation of the 20th Century Fox!"

Jack Howard, as Chief Operating Officer, took the lead in firing.

The company is not in good condition now. In order to support James Cameron's shooting, there is no extra liquidity. Now he is going to increase his budget of 20 million US dollars, unless he borrows from the bank!

If other directors dared to make such unreasonable requests again and again, they would have been fired long ago.

However, this project was personally controlled by Bill McNick, the company's top leader, using strong means, and he couldn't say some things clearly.

As the second-in-comman of the company, Tom Rossman had his own little abacus. He took a sip of the cigar and asked lightly: "Grant, tell me what the hell is that guy doing?"

Grant Hill looked bitter, "Jammy... He is a good director, but he is almost paranoid."

Jack Howard angrily said, "Particulous? I think this is your indulgence! What exactly does James want to do? Do you want to destroy Twentieth Century Fox?"

Grant Hill glanced carefully at Bill McNick and muttered in his heart that if this boss hadn't supported Cameron behind his back, he would have snatched control of the set.

"Okay, if you have any questions, you can discuss them, don't argue."

Bill McNick calmly maintained the order of the meeting, and also showed his right to speak as the top leader, "Jimmy, what about your thoughts?"

Jim Ganopoulos is a talent. As the director of the production department, he is highly valued by the big boss Murdoch. After a moment of contemplation, he said: "No matter what, the company can no longer support James as unconditionally as before."

"But he wants 20 million US dollars now!"

Bill McNick is very polite and will not give Jim Ganopoulos a chance to mud.

Jim Ganopoulos was secretly annoyed and said, "In fact, there are only three solutions, and everyone should know them."

Tom Rossman's eyes lit up and he finally found an opportunity.

Meetings are not as simple as discussing issues, and this involves power struggles.

Tom Rossman is the company's president and second-in-command. He has been coveting the position of CEO for a long time. Now, "Titanic" promoted by Bill McNick has made the company messy. Others dare not speak out, but it is an opportunity for him to "motivate".

“What three options?”

Tom Rossman looked at Jim Ganopoulos with a smile, his eyes showing unconcealed desire.

Helplessly, Jim Ganopoulos had to say: "The first type is to borrow from banks, the second type is to raise funds from other companies, and the third type is to..."

"What is the third type?" Tom Rossman said anxiously.

Jim Ganopoulos took a deep breath and gritted his teeth and said, "Change director!"

Once the three words "change director" are released, the conference room is as quiet as if it is dead.

Tom Rossman smiled and looked at Bill McNick leisurely. Sure enough, his face turned pale.

James Cameron is his persistence. This is not only a director's position, but also represents his authority!

Bill McNick narrowed his eyes slightly and asked in a deep voice: "Do you want to change director?"

Jim Ganopoulos nodded, "It seems that this is the best solution now. Fox Pictures' current dilemma, the "Titanic" project has been unresolved for a long time, and the root cause is James Cameron! If this problem is not solved, no amount of money will be useful."

Tom Rossman was very satisfied with his tough attitude and said with a smile: "Although Jimmy's statement is extreme, it makes sense. The "Titanic" project has been going on for too long. It was originally scheduled to be released next summer. But look at James' progress, it would be nice to be released during the Christmas season."

Grant Hill nodded and said, "That's right, according to James' current shooting progress, next year's summer schedule will definitely not be able to catch up!"

Jack Howard frowned and said, "Then let's change people. James has caused too much trouble and can't continue."

It was unanimously agreed to replace James Cameron!

Bill McNick did not rush to express his opinion, and slowly lit a cigar, he was thinking.

With his absolute power as CEO, of course, he can continue to support Cameron with a tough attitude. If the project is successful, he will naturally be the first contribution, but once the project fails...

If the substitution is just a small defeat, he can slowly make up for it, but once Cameron messes up the project, he will have to be fired.

Is it a life-threatening blow?

Or avoid the edge for the time being?

Bill McNick took a few deep sips of the cigar, his face calmly, and asked calmly: "You all want to change the director?"

The others nodded together.

Tom Rossman was very satisfied with the current scene and looked at Bill McNick with a smile.

Old man, do you still have to persist?

If I had followed my advice early and changed the director, how could there be so many things happening later?

The initial budget of "Titanic" is only $85 million, but now it has increased to 160 million! In this way, Cameron is not satisfied and wants to add another $20 million. Are you crazy?

Now, sit and watch Bill McNick’s embarrassment.

"Do you decide, Bill, do you want to fire James?"

Tom Rossman had a little more gloating on his face.

...

Tang En was dejected and he was fired.

He didn't even have a chance to explain, so he was kicked out of the set in a mess.

He lives in a small hotel where many people live, all of whom are traveling to Hollywood to find dreams.

But where can I stay in this dirty, humid and noisy hotel?

Tang En's entire net worth is only US$500.

The Hollywood dream is too ethereal.

Tang En walked up to the bed and said to himself: "Brother, it's not that I don't work hard. It's really hard for Hollywood and it's too dark!"

He was sure that he was framed.

The other party is likely to be the lowest-level assistant on the set.

Although everyone has the same position, Don't have more opportunities to get close to big stars like Kate Winslet, which will inevitably make people jealous.

"Inexperienced!"

Tang En sighed and took out a pair of sunglasses from the bedside table.

This was what he bought at a roadside stall in his previous life. It was because of this pair of sunglasses that he suffered a brick and was reborn in 1996.

Tang En put on sunglasses, and the light immediately became much softer and gentler.

"Huh? What is this?"

Tang En found a button the size of a sesame grain in the inner frame. He pressed it curiously and put on sunglasses. Everything in front of him was different.

This is an interface.

It appears in front of you like a three-dimensional image. Obviously, this interface can only be seen with sunglasses.

The interface content is very complex, but the framework is very clear - Hollywood!

This is an interface that contains all the Hollywood information!

The interface is divided into three parts: producer, director and actor, and there are dozens of numerical representations below. It should be a digital display of Hollywood artists' abilities?

There was an icon in the upper right corner that kept flashing. Tang En clicked and immediately a dialog box popped up.

"Do you receive the gift package for beginners?"

Tang En was stunned for a moment, reached out and clicked "OK" in the air.

Unexpectedly, it really worked.

The interface immediately changed, and a new dialog box popped up, "Congratulations on receiving the newbie's gift package, including mirror possession X1 and stealing contract X2."

Don En didn't know what it meant, and clicked on the "Stolen Contract" and immediately a line of text jumped out: "The 'Stolen Contract' skill means that you can grab any signed or signed artist contract in Hollywood. Every time you win an Oscar, you will have an additional chance of 'Stolen Contract'."

"Stolen the contract? Isn't this just robbing!"

Done shook his head and laughed, but immediately thought of Kate Winslet and James Cameron!

Especially Cameron, he didn't even give him a chance to defend himself and fired him directly. It was so annoying!

"I don't know if this thing is useful..." Tang En shook his head, and a little anger immediately appeared on his face, "If you dare to fire me, then I will fire you too!"

Tang En clicked twice on the "stealing contract".

“Are you sure to use the ‘Stolen Contract’ skill?”

"Sure."

Once the interface is changed, a row of dense contracts appear in the center of the interface, and there are also digital annotations below, with a total of 18,536 pages.

"Aren't you listed all the contracts that are going on in Hollywood? That's too many!"

Fortunately, Don N found the search bar on the upper left and entered "James Cameron". After changing the interface, it was indeed much more refreshing.

James Cameron now has only 12 contracts signed.

Among them are agent contracts, assistant contracts, partner contracts... Of course, it also includes producer contracts, director contracts and screenwriters contracts signed with 20th Century Fox Films for the "Titanic" project.

Donne immediately smiled. These contracts are privacy and commercial secrets and can be viewed openly by himself. Regardless of whether the "stolen contract" skill is true or false, the search function alone is enough to be amazed.

Tang En first checked Cameron's producer contract, which was relatively simple, and the production cost was $3 million.

The director’s contract is more complicated, with the director’s fee being $5 million in basic pay plus a 10% global box office share.

The number of screenwriter contracts is small, only $350,000.

When choosing these three contracts, as long as you are not stupid, you will naturally have to choose a director contract.

Not to mention the 5 million box office, what does the 10% global box office share mean?

The global box office of "Titanic" seems to have exceeded US$1.8 billion, right?
Chapter completed!