The few people here are all smart people. What Mike Medowa can think of, everyone naturally expects. Considering the upcoming public opinion storm, the atmosphere couldn't help but become silent.
After a while, Simon spoke again and said: "Everyone, there is no need to be too stressed. What we have to do now is to find ways to solve the problem as much as possible. As for the result, leave it to God. So, Pat, are you here? I have more experience in this area, so you can talk first.”
As Simon spoke, everyone else relaxed a little.
Pat Kingsley reorganized his thoughts and said: "Simon, although it is not appropriate to respond to the New York Times article right away, we must also get involved immediately to avoid one-sided public opinion in the future. situation."
Simon thought for a moment, then nodded and said: "That's it, let's muddy the water first."
The other three people followed Simon's description of 'muddying the water' with similar expressions of understanding, and couldn't help but feel that this metaphor was extremely appropriate.
The current situation is obvious.
Doubtful voices have emerged. Simon responded immediately and provided evidence to prove that "Run Lola Run" was indeed shot by him. Under the manipulation of thoughtful people, the result is destined to usher in more doubts. But if you don't respond, one-sided questioning will only make the situation collapse, and you won't be able to explain it at that time.
Then, the best way is to stand behind the scenes and respond to those doubts indirectly through the media, turning the original pure doubts into controversy, and even a debate about whether "Lola Run" is Simon West. Lowe's big media discussion.
When the controversy lasts for a while and the topic cools down, Simon will come forward in person to provide a series of solid evidence, and the storm will be over safely.
Now that the strategy is finalized, the next thing will be much easier to handle. The discussion continued for nearly an hour, and everyone came up with a preliminary response plan.
All that's left is execution.
If it were before "Run Lola Run" was released, Simon might not be able to fight back in the media.
But at this time, due to the box office explosion of "Run Lola Run" and the upcoming release of "The Butterfly Effect", whether it is WMA, Orion Pictures, or 20th Century Fox, which is backed by the behemoth News Corporation, they will Invest enough public relations resources in him.
Moreover, even without assistance in these areas, Pat Kingsley, the public relations manager Simon had just hired, also has no shortage of media contacts.
This woman has been engaged in media public relations since the 1960s. After the Reagan assassination, it was with the help of Pat Kingsley that Jodie Foster survived the difficult period of being bombarded by the media and gradually resumed her acting career. .
Now, with the joint efforts of several forces, even when everyone was discussing the detailed response plan, several press releases trying to 'join in the fun' were blocked.
We were busy in this way until noon, and even after lunch, no one left.
The evening newspapers in North America are usually released at two o'clock in the afternoon. Information has been sent back to the East Coast, and Pat Kingsley and others are still busy analyzing and responding. Simon took the time to take Amy Pascal to the railing on the edge of the cliff in the backyard.
Leaning on the railing, facing the warm afternoon breeze, I looked at the blue sea under the warm spring sunshine with some enjoyment. After a while, Amy Pascal opened her slightly narrowed eyes, looked at the relaxed young man beside her, and said: "Simon, several newspapers in New York have already reacted. The matter is obviously as we expected. Same, aren’t you worried at all?”
In this world, it is never the case that those who are clean will be clean themselves. Just like Michael Jackson was unable to get rid of the suspicion of pedophilia until his death, because he couldn't get rid of it.
Simon nodded and said: "I am indeed a little worried. However, we still have to continue with what needs to be done. So, Amy, what are your thoughts?"
Amy recalled her contact with Simon in recent days. She no longer looked at the sea view in the distance. She turned slightly sideways and looked at the young man beside her, saying: "To be honest, Simon, I haven't thought it through yet. My intuition Tell me that I should agree because you are a guy who can create miracles. But my reason dissuades me. It is too crazy to make such a decision. I need to give up the position that I have worked hard for seven years to get. Start from scratch."
When Simon heard this, he also turned sideways, looked at Amy seriously for a moment, and suddenly stretched out a hand towards her: "Come here."
Amy was a little confused, but she couldn't help but stretched out her right hand to greet him, and was immediately held by a warm and powerful hand.
"Look, you've already made a decision, haven't you?" Simon smiled, held Amy's hand with a little force, then let go in Amy's somewhat surprised eyes, and said, "Just now I was a junior in psychology. Test, since you responded in a catering manner, it means that you have actually agreed in your heart."
Amy looked at her slightly raised arm in confusion, then looked at Simon again, her eyes gradually brightened, and a smile appeared on her face, and she said: "Simon, is there really such a psychological test?"
Simon was stared at closely by Amy and only lasted for a second before he shrugged and said, "Okay, I made this up."
Amy laughed immediately, and the more she thought about it, the more funny she felt. Finally, she even leaned on the railing, buried her face in her arms and laughed.
After more than a minute, Amy raised her head again, her face still flushed with some accumulation of laughter. She looked at the big boy beside her and asked suddenly: "Simon, in addition to the basic salary, what do you think?" What kind of reward terms are you going to give me?”
Simon replied without thinking: "5% of the net profit of all projects you handle in the next two years."
Amy's eyes flickered and asked: "What about two years later?"
In the blink of an eye, Simon gave another plan and said: "Or, 5% of Daenerys Pictures' annual net profit will still be the same after two years."
Amy seemed to be chasing after him a little, and said: "Is there any difference between the two?"
Simon shook his head and said: "I don't know about this, because it must involve a lot of details. In the end, maybe there will be more of the former, maybe more of the latter."
In fact, both parties are well aware of the distribution results of the two plans.
These are two common pay packages in Hollywood.
However, the former is more suitable for ordinary senior executives of film companies. They can get commissions for as many projects as they are responsible for. Even if they leave their jobs, they can still get a share from the operation of related projects. The latter is more suitable for the head of a film company to take charge of the overall situation and naturally benefit from the overall situation. Of course, once you leave the company, there will be no interest between the two parties.
Amy stopped questioning this time, her eyes became shrewd, she thought quickly for a moment, and then said: "Simon, two years is too short, I don't think much can be done. So, I can sign with you for four years, with a basic salary of 250,000 US dollars, 5% of the annual net profit of Daenerys Pictures. At the same time, after four years, regardless of whether I leave or not, I will receive an equity award equivalent to the amount of net profit sharing received in the previous four years. In addition, in this During the four years, if something happens that makes it impossible for me to continue this job, I have the right to choose to leave my job after giving one month's notice in advance. As compensation for breach of contract, I give up my salary and bonus for that year, as well as the final equity award terms. But if you voluntarily terminate the contract with me during these four years, I will need to receive a one-time cash compensation of US$1 million, as well as the corresponding equity rewards after the original four-year contract period after the net profit share I received before the termination."
Simon listened to Amy's words attentively, stretched out his hand without hesitation and said: "Deal."
Amy didn't expect Simon to agree so simply, but she quickly reached out and said with a smile: "I hope we can have a happy cooperation, boss."
After shaking hands, Simon added: "If Fox needs liquidated damages, I can also help you pay it."
"No need," Amy shook her head and said, "However, it will take a month for me to join the job. Of course, if I can get Mr. Goldberg's understanding, it may not take a month."
Simon thought of the terms of resignation that Amy had just proposed, understood, and said: "No problem."
"Also," Amy added, "Simon, after I join the company, you must pay me one year's basic salary in advance."
Simon nodded again: "This is natural."
Everyone in the villa is still busy dealing with this public opinion crisis. After the matter was settled, Simon wanted to go back, but seeing that Amy didn't return, he continued to accompany him and leaned on the railing again.
After thinking about it, Simon took the initiative to find a topic and said, "Amy, I'm curious, why did you suddenly agree again?"
Amy once again looked at the distant seascape with great enjoyment, and said: "Simon, in the past few days, do you know what the biggest feeling you gave me was?"
"Um?"
Amy said directly: "Workaholic, and a workaholic like a robot. Starting from last Wednesday, for three days, we talked about work and argued over various contract details for "Death Is Coming". Saturday party, you tried to recruit me, not talking about ideals, only pros and cons, still in a businesslike and workaholic tone. Until this morning, when we met again, we were still talking about work. Seriously, Simon, that Saturday night Since then, I have been thinking about your recruitment, and I am more and more interested. But at the same time, I can’t help but think, is working for a person like you really the right choice? Simon, I don’t dislike workaholics. , I also work very hard, but I don’t like working for a cold machine.”
"I understand, there must be a 'then' for this kind of thing," Simon nodded solemnly, and then continued: "Then?"
Amy laughed again, glanced at Simon, and said: "Then, you just used that inexplicable psychological test to coax me as if you had nothing to do. Then I realized that you are just a big boy after all, and maybe you should still be a very big boy. Interesting person."
"It's not that it should be, it's the fact," Simon continued without humility, hesitating for a moment, and then cautiously said: "Amy, although you don't like to talk about work, do you think that if you can get rid of your upcoming problems as soon as possible? If the news of joining Daenerys Films is released, it will definitely help this incident?"
Seeing Simon pretending to be careful, Amy rolled her eyes, let go of the railing and said: "Let's go over there, I'll call Mr. Goldberg first. Now that the decision has been made, Fox's side I will definitely not be responsible for the rest of "Death Comes"."