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After listening, Tang Ji smiled. Since they wanted to talk, he would have a discussion with them. However, he reminded himself that although it was impossible to acquire absolute controlling interest in the first round of negotiations, he must ensure to secure a certain level of influence within their company.

Robinson nodded, indicating his understanding.

Afterward, Donnie discussed some future development details of the "Atlantic City Post" with Robinson, and then Robinson left Starry Entertainment.

Following Robinson's departure, Donnie met with the third person at Starry Entertainment!

Gus Erickson, a film director from the Philadelphia Film Production Company, a director of British descent!

"Mr. Erickson, did the shooting go smoothly yesterday?"

Donnie asked Erickson with a smile.

Erickson was also smiling. As a director of British descent, Erickson looked down on the United States and its film industry. He had been reluctant when he was assigned by the company to Atlantic City to oversee the filming of the Miss America city preliminary contest documentary. His wallet, however, didn't allow him the luxury to decline.

But after spending a night with a Beauty Contestant who failed to advance yesterday evening, Erickson immediately fell in love with Atlantic City.

"Extremely so, I think many must have already told you, Mr. Block, that this Miss America event was very successful. But I still want to say that it was absolutely an unforgettable extravaganza!"

Watching Erickson's attitude change dramatically, Donnie asked with a smile, "So, in one week's time, will your company be able to fulfill our contractual agreement and edit the entire documentary?"

"No problem at all!"

Erickson assured, "This isn't a movie shoot, nor an excessively raw-footage documentary. I've already made a call with the company this morning; the shooting in the other ten cities has also gone very smoothly. Everyone is heading back to Philadelphia today, and we guarantee to edit the whole documentary inside one week!"

Having received a positive response from Erickson, Donnie said with a smile, "That's perfect. Then, what about the issue of the release?"

The screenings of the top eight contestants from eleven cities will be edited into a documentary and then released in theaters nationwide after one week.

As for the release, that too will be managed by the Philadelphia Film Production Company.

At that time, the revenue split between Starry Entertainment and the other party will be divided according to the investment party, production party, and the cinemas, in a three-way split.

Simply put, Tang Ji could take forty percent of the box office profits!

Although the Jewish People were not yet in complete control of Hollywood, the exclusionary attitude in Hollywood was severe. Furthermore, as the anti-monopoly trial of Hollywood production companies had not commenced due to the Paramount case, most cinemas were actually held in the grip of various film production companies.

William Fox, for instance, had started his own film production company from the cinema business.

So now, even if Donnie wanted to distribute the film himself, finding suitable cinema partners was not a possibility.

Erickson assured Donnie, "Mr. Block, please rest assured, our company will definitely complete this collaboration with yours perfectly!"

Everyone knew that with a goldmine like the Miss America pageant in hand, Starry Entertainment was definitely not going to host it just once and call it quits.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

The Philadelphia Film Production Company was willing to lower their stance significantly to secure a long-term collaboration with Donnie.

"If that's the case, then I have no concerns. We'll meet again after a week, when I will make sure to thank Mr. Erickson properly!"

"Then I won't be shy!" Erickson said, laughing heartily.

"Of course!"

After ending his conversation with Erickson, Donnie left Starry Entertainment and returned to Block Tavern.

At Block Tavern, Donnie's true core team was already waiting: John, Robert, Bruce, and Walker, who hadn't slept well the previous night.

Seeing Walker, Donnie revealed a smile and asked, "How was it? It seems like Jessica Dole was very enthusiastic last night!"

Walker showed an expression of resignation, "If we don't talk about that matter, we are still good friends."

Last night's quarter-finals wouldn't have been the same without Walker's unexpected surge. Jessica Dole, therefore, expressed her gratitude to Walker at the celebration.

At the time, Walker thought his spring had arrived. He had heard of the reputation of Jessica Dole, thinking she was an excellent girl, and perhaps he could enact a romantic scene with her in Atlantic City.

Clearly, Walker hadn't truly understood Jessica Dole.

Jessica Dole's rejection of everyone's advances wasn't because she despised the idea. She simply believed that she should not sell herself short.

Her thoughts were quite straightforward: she believed that based on her performance, she could easily make it to the quarter-finals.

Even to the final round!

Before that, Jessica Dole had seriously studied the Miss America election. She thought that as long as she made it into the top eight, the possibilities of qualifying for the national competition were limitless.

Even securing a place in the national competition.

With that being the case, she would become a woman known all over the country. At that point, maybe she could find a true wealthy man and engage in a romance aimed at marriage.