Chapter 440 - 439: Recruiting Two More Generals

Chapter 440: Chapter 439: Recruiting Two More Generals

Night.

Los Angeles, an apartment.

At this moment, two young men were passionately discussing the future in the living room.

"Oh my God!"

"Brian, please tell me again, I’m not dreaming!" Mark Neveldine said, suppressing his excitement.

Hearing this, the elegant young man sitting on the opposite sofa silently patted his forehead and waved his hand, "Come on, man. You’ve asked me that same question at least 100 times."

Mark Neveldine apologized, "I know I’m a bit neurotic, and, well, a little incoherent, but you should understand me. God! It’s been three years since we finished the crank script together, and it’s been to over a dozen film companies. I never expected that the famous Page Pictures would take an interest in our script."

In his words, Mark was still very excited.

He felt so lucky, so happy!

"I understand, I understand, man," the elegant young man said solemnly.

Mark Neveldine, not yet 30, is a screenwriter and actor who entered the entertainment industry in 1998.

Of course, in Hollywood TV shows and movies, he mostly appeared in minor roles, at most playing small parts with a few lines, sometimes not even showing his face, and even having his scenes cut was a common occurrence.

It can be said that Mark Neveldine was a complete failure as an actor.

However, he was not reconciled!

"Actor?"

"Hehe."

"Only being a director and producer is my dream! One day, I will become a Hollywood director, I definitely can!"

These were words Mark Neveldine often said.

In the future, he succeeded. He successfully became a director, but that was in 2006 when his self-written and self-directed film crank was successfully released. After that, he also became the director of Ghost Rider 2.

"Brian, believe me, this time we will definitely succeed." Mark Neveldine stared intently at his partner across from him.

"I believe you, just as I believe myself."

The elegant young man’s name is Brian Tyler, 29 years old, a composer, conductor, music producer, and performer. First release.

Brian continued, "My Grandpa, Walter H. Tyler, was a very successful composer. He composed the main score for the famous movie Battle of Midway and won an Oscar for Best Art Direction."

"Influenced by my Grandpa, my music career started very early. When I was 12, I began traveling across America and Russia, performing my own compositions. In the following years, I started playing in bands, trying various instruments, including piano, guitar, mandolin, keyboard, drums..."

"But my favorite is still movies!"

"The thought of composing the scores for those high-grossing and critically acclaimed films makes me uncontrollably excited."

Elegant?

Forget it.

When Brian Tyler hadn’t even graduated from university, he received invitations from several musical theater groups, but he rejected them all. As he said, he wanted to become a film score composer.

In fact, he succeeded in the future.

And he was extremely successful! First release.

final destination series, the fast and the furious series, The Expendables, Now You See Me, Constantine, Alien vs. Predator: Requiem, Iron Man series, Avengers series...

In so many films,

Brian Tyler was either the lead producer for the film’s score or a highly involved music composer.

It’s no exaggeration to say that starting in 2006, Brian quickly rose in Hollywood, becoming a top-tier music master, second only to Hans Zimmer and a few others.

"Brian, tomorrow we’re officially signing with Page Pictures. I think I’ll be too excited to sleep tonight." Mark Neveldine started rambling again.

No choice, he was too excited!

Brian, helpless, suddenly suggested, "How about we have some drinks?"

Clap!

Mark Neveldine clapped his hands excitedly, "Great idea!"

...The next day.

Page Pictures.

Mark Neveldine and Brian Tyler arrived at the Page Pictures building early; they couldn’t wait to complete the signing.

"Welcome, both of you."

The person responsible for signing the contract on behalf of Page Pictures was none other than the head of the production department, the great Director Zack.

"It’s a pleasure to meet you, Director Zack. I really like your movie 300, especially your use of color in the cinematography—God, you’re so excellent!" Mark Neveldine praised profusely.

Mark wasn’t a director yet, but that didn’t stop him from having a director’s dream.

Undoubtedly, Zack Snyder was a director he greatly admired.

Brian Tyler echoed, "The score for the movie 300 was also excellent. If possible, I’d like to discuss it."

"Hahaha, of course."

Zack let out a hearty laugh and said, "However, I think it’s better to sign the contract for the crank movie as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Mark and Brian quickly nodded.

Soon... under the witness of both parties’ lawyers, the sale of the crank script, including Mark Neveldine’s directorial contract for the film and Brian Tyler’s contract as the post-production music composer, was all signed.

1. For the crank script, Page Pictures spent 60,000 U.S. dollars to acquire full copyright;

2. Mark Neveldine will serve as the director for the crank movie, with a salary of 170,000 U.S. dollars;

3. Brian Tyler will serve as the post-production music composer for the crank movie, with a salary of 200,000 U.S. dollars;

...The various clauses amounted to dozens. The production cost of crank is 12 million U.S. dollars, with official project approval expected in mid-January and the final cut completed by the end of September this year at the latest.

"Mark, your directing fee is only 170,000 U.S. dollars, don’t think it’s too little." Zack Snyder laughed.

Hearing this, Mark shook his head and smiled, "As far as I know, Director Zack, when you filmed your first movie, hard candy, for Page Pictures, your salary was only 150,000 U.S. dollars. I now have 20,000 U.S. dollars more than you. What do you mean, am I dissatisfied?"

"You actually knew?" Zack showed a hint of interest.

"Hehe."

Mark smiled, "I said before that I’m your fan. Isn’t it normal for a fan to follow their idol’s information?"

He really had no complaints.

A director’s fee of 150,000 U.S. dollars is absolutely a market-appropriate price for Mark, who has never directed a Hollywood theatrical film.

Brian Tyler serving as the post-production music composer for the crank movie, with a salary of 200,000 U.S. dollars, is 30,000 U.S. dollars more than Mark, which is normal, as Brian is already a renowned talent.

"Knock, knock, knock."

Just then, the office door was knocked.

The person who walked in was none other than Kyle!

An hour later, Kyle formally extended an invitation to Mark and Brian.

"You heard correctly!"

Kyle said solemnly, "I am inviting you to join Page Pictures. You are talented individuals!"

Talented individuals are, of course, very much needed by Kyle.

Especially Brian Tyler! In the original timeline, he was the main music producer for the the fast and the furious film series. Now that the fast and the furious is about to start filming, his joining is perfect timing.