HWI 448

Hollywood What If Chapter 448

Kazir was stunned as Scarlett's car left the building. A few seconds later, he chuckled and shook his head.

It was true that he forgot that he owed Scarlett regarding the bet in Iceland. He actually thought Scarlett would use that bet to increase her screen time in the movie.

Oh boy, he was wrong.

He didn't expect that she would use it like this.

"I guess I have to do my part."

Kazir was not stupid. He knew what was happening. He had an idea why Scarlett was doing this. Although he was oblivious about complimenting her, he was just saying his real thoughts.

"... Yeah, I should move on now."

Kazir had no reason to mourn a dead relationship. He had to move forward and build his future.

"Since that's what you want, I'll make sure you'll feel it."

He opened his phone and called Erica, his assistant.

"Erica, I want you to cancel my plans on February 14. Hm, yeah, tell Lionsgate to adjust the schedule. I have a date that day."

He smirked.

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January and February didn't have much of a lineup of heavy movies. Only Hitch, starring Will Smith, was released within the two months that made money. Hitch was actually a romance movie despite its name. The movie was released on February 11, very close to Valentine's Day.

So yeah, there was nothing to look at at the box office these days. Even La La Land had lost almost half of its theaters after more than two months of screening.

So far, the movie has grossed $124 million domestically and $67 million internationally. The movie was actually in a great spot despite the slow progression.

Because once February 27 arrived and La La Land won awards from the Academy Awards, the movie would have a second run at the box office.

People would be more interested in La La Land once they found that the movie won awards at the Oscars. Cinema Alliance would probably increase its theaters since it would never decline more profits.

Of course, this scenario would only happen if La La Land won awards at the 77th Academy Awards. If not, then they would have to be happy with what they got.

Well, the movie would probably surpass $300 million worldwide so it was still a successful movie.

"I'm really happy to meet you today, director."

A man was so happy, grinning as he looked at the star-studded director across the table.

"Yeah, me too."

Kazir thought he wouldn't meet anyone from Lionsgate this week. He moved the schedule, or rather, Erica talked to Lionsgate to move the schedule. But instead of postponing it, Lionsgate decided to advance the meeting instead.

So today, on February 11, Kazir had to meet one of the producers from Lionsgate. The guy responsible for Now You See Me.

Now You See Me was a script that Lionsgate bought from Kazir. They knew that to start a big franchise, they needed a script that had a strong chance of winning at the box office.

Everyone in Hollywood that only Kazir Grey was the one who had that in his arsenal. Kazir never failed to deliver a good product to his customers. That was the reason why he was in demand.

"Um, before we start the meeting, can I get an autograph please?"

The producer, Mason Aiden, who would be forgotten a few chapters later since he was not relevant, pulled out a DVD case from his suitcase. The title of the movie was Zombie Pajama Dance Party."

Kazir almost cringed.

'Out of all my movies, he wants me to sign an autograph on this corny horror movie of mine...'

He smiled, he was trying to. He pulled out a pen and signed his signature... He didn't know that this movie had a DVD version.

He sold the rights to this movie to a small studio.

Well, the royalties from his horror movies were sent to his bank account but he never looked at it because they were insignificant since he made millions every year.

After that cringe signing, the two parties started talking about Now You See Me. Kazir was the executive producer on paper, but he never attended the filming at all. He was busy.

Yet the fact that Lionsgate still paid him $1 million as his salary was mind-boggling. Lionsgate was probably showing a good impression so that they could get more scripts from Kazir. This was a bribe.

As for how Now You See Me would perform at the box office, it would probably do well.

"Ah, I almost forgot. Congratulations on La La Land. Thanks for investing in this movie. Please help Fremont and Brianna to win the Academy Awards."

Fremont and Brianna were his friends. He wanted to see them win.

All of them were clients of Salvatore Barlowe. If the three of them won, then Salvatore would have three award-winning clients. Even though this agent was in demand, he never accepted any clients anymore because he didn't have to.

Some celebrities would love to become Salvatore's client because of the intensive network he had but the agent stopped accepting clients.

"You don't have to thank us Director. If La La Land won at the Academy Awards, it would also be a good thing for us. Lionsgate will make more money if La La Land wins at the Academy. Besides, you're the scriptwriter of La La Land. We should be the ones to thank you instead. Thanks for writing La La Land."

Mason Aiden, a nameless producer, shyly replied. He was shy because his idol was asking for a favor.