38 Further activities

After a month of "Cody Banks" release, the box office of the movie has grossed more than 60 million $.

The singles "Cuz I can" and "Goodbye childhood" have also crossed over two million streams and sales copies have passed more than 200 k mark.

Even after the month of the release, the box office of the movie has not decreased much. The distribution company MGM decided to increase the number of theaters and the effects are still good. Fans are still coming to the theater to watch the movie.

Critics openly say that the audience is not going to theaters to watch the movie, but are going only to watch Noah Martin.

Noah's stardom has also soared with a running speed. With just three movies among which two are just supporting roles, Noah has secured his place in the line of second tire celebrities.

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"Noah are you sure you don't want to act in the sequel. MGM is preparing for the second part and they want to sign you. They have even increased your pay to 5 million $ plus a 5 percent box office commission." said Mike, "You must know that this is the pay of most first line stars."

"I have already decided. I don't want to act in a children comedy again. I'd rather work in a rom-com now."

"Ok, if that's what you want. Then have you read the other scripts I sent to you." Mike didn't force much about sequel. He also doesn't want Noah to associate with a franchise now. Its just that MGM gave too much.

"I have read them. Although they all are not much attractive to me. But if I have to choose, then this one." saying this, Noah handed the script to Mike.

Mike read the name "Cinderella Story" on the script. He was a little dumbfounded. "Why do you only have to choose this."

"Is there a problem."

"No there's no problem but the female cast of the movie is Hilary Duff whom you have acted with recently in 'Cody Banks'. I am worried it might create a scandal." Mike knows that it will definitely be in the news that Noah and Hilary are working together again, and it will become a dating scandal then.

"Then so what. Isn't it good if there are some rumors. You have been in industry longer than me, you must know that a very good boy is not a perfect image in Hollywood. Anyway, it will just be a rumor so there's no harm in it." Noah also thinks for himself.

"You are getting more and more intelligent now. I am missing my previous fool boy now." Mike was surprised at Noah's wit. What Noah said is really right. Hollywood is not a place where your image can always be too good, otherwise there might be some scandals which might exceed the top. So its better to create a smaller and controllable one by yourself. "Then its good. I will talk with the studio. As for the pay. I will follow your model but do you really want to do this."

"Yes, I want this. You can see it in 'Cody Banks'. So its better to lower the pay and ask for more Box Office dividend."

"If they don't agree?"

"Then we can change the movie. Anyway, I don't lack scripts, at least for now." He doesn't want to become a complete cash machine for the production company. If they are benefiting their movie with his music, then he also has to take something for himself.

Mike nodded. He agrees with Noah. MGM has totally used Noah in the 'Cody Banks'. They just paid 500k $ and used Noah's name for at least more than half of their present box office now. He is also a little angry at this, but they cannot do anything. After all, MGM didn't violate anything in the contract. This is also one of the reason why Noah seems to have refused for the sequel.

Noah who was about to leave the office, turned back again, "Mike, have you talked with the property dealer about the house." He wants to but a new house for himself and his family now. His income with his music and movies has now crossed the 5 milion $ Mark.

"Yes I have contacted him. You can visit with Jane tomorrow to view the houses." said Mike.

Noah nodded and left Mike's office.