Reborn America, this is my time

Chapter 161 Longevity!Ethan punches!
"WTF? Warner came so fast?"

When Warner's banning order was passed into the office building of Destiny Films, George Lucaston, who was studying the script there, was startled. He stared at Gary Kurtz with wide eyes, "Gary, are you sure?"

"Did Warner cut off cooperation with Destiny Films in terms of shooting locations, personnel cooperation, and music soundtrack?" He couldn't wait to confirm the facts.

Gary Kurtz nodded seriously, "Of course."

He pointed to the door of the office, and said, "The president of Warner Bros. Pictures personally called. He said that this is the will of their boss, Steve Ross."

'? ? ? '

This kind of weird source of information made George Lucas bewildered, and Steve Spielberg, who was sitting next to him, couldn't laugh or cry.

Because both of them knew that Ethan Jones and Warner had irreconcilable conflicts, so before they decided to cooperate, the two were actually ready to be sniped by Warner Group.

no way……

Who made this world so cruel and ruthless?

When you choose your friends, you also choose your opponents.

As for the right and left?

nonexistent.

But even if they are mentally prepared, Warner's speed is really too fast, right?

Ethan Jones just opened a company, bought a script, and hired a manager. The project hasn't been formally established, and the investment hasn't been fully agreed yet, so Warner can't wait to shake his fist?

This Nima-

"Oh Ethan—Warner really hates you—"

Steven Spielberg laughing at the script.

Ethan shrugged, "There's no way, a handsome person will be hated wherever he goes."

Like Stoudemire and Lu, when he decided to enter Hollywood, Ethan was ready to be sniped by Warner. After all, under his iron fist, Warner's current book loss has exceeded 3000 million. That kind of real money The loss of silver will definitely make their hatred continue.

But Ethan didn't care.

Although he also wants to develop without incident, the best thing is to say goodbye to all troubles and say hello to all happiness, but that is obviously impossible.Everyone in this world has desires and desires, and it is impossible for those capitalists who are chasing profit to let him develop silently.

Since competition is unavoidable, let him come more fiercely.

Just like what Zhou Shuren said——

The person who understands you best in this world is not yourself, but your enemy.

Since Warner is willing to help him check and make up for the omissions, he will naturally accept it.

Then give it a slap in the face as you improve to show your thanks.

Come and not reciprocate indecently!

"So... does this matter have a great impact on us?"

Now that he was mentally prepared, Ethan would not waste time in venting his emotions. Following his inquiry, the two people who were still shocked and joking started to work.

George Lucas raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh Ethan—Warner's ban... actually had a big impact on us...because of their studio..."

"It is a pain point that many movies cannot bypass when shooting."

George Lucas has his sights set on Steven Spielberg.

Steven Spielberg, who had a good cooperation with Warner, nodded, and said, "Yes, Warner owns a 110-acre location in Hollywood..."

Although studios are owned by all major film companies except Disney, the size and use of the studios under each name are still slightly different.

Before computer matting, that is, before the era of curtains, Warner owned the largest and most complete studio in Hollywood. Many film companies found that some scenes in the script could not be carried by their own studios when they were making scripts. Then I will contact Warner and rent a venue from them.

For example, when Steven Spielberg was filming "Close Encounters of the Third Kind", Columbia Pictures asked Warner to rent a studio, and Ethan's previous trip to the set was also launched at Warner.

When the economy is booming and multiple projects in Hollywood are starting at the same time, some studios under Warner's name will even have a schedule, and those who need to make an appointment will queue up.

When a place with such a high capacity closed its doors to Destiny Films...

To say that there is no influence, or even that the influence is not great, is to deceive oneself and others.

but--

Even so, Ethan still felt that there was no problem.

"Our movie is all indoors, right?"

"You don't need a studio that big, do you?"

"Since there is no demand, how can we have any influence, right?"

He spread his hands.

Xiao Lu and Xiao Si were taken aback for a while by hearing that unreasonable reasoning.

After staring at Ethan for a while, they said, "Oh Ethan—"

"If you say that—that's fine..."

"However—" Steven Spielberg said again: "The studio is just a trivial point, and the real pain point is the prohibition of participation of incumbents and the prohibition of opening of audio reserves."

The prohibition of employees from participating is actually very easy to understand. Literally speaking, it means that Warner's staff are prohibited from having contact with Destiny Pictures, but in actual implementation, this is not the case.Warner Bros. is a film company that produces countless projects every year. When the projects in production and pending production are related to Warner, in order to keep their jobs, those guys who gather will naturally stand with Warner and Destiny Pictures The items are cut somewhat.

In addition, the projects being discussed and potential partners will also hesitate, because Warner has been working hard in this industry for decades, and there are countless contacts accumulated over time.

When Warner does not allow its people to cooperate with Destiny Films, that kind of ban is actually an all-round block from the director to the crew, even if the new project of Destiny Films has Steven Spielberg and George Lucas is in charge, and others have to weigh in when they receive invitations from Destiny Films. After all, the projects in the hands of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas can only take care of a few people a year, But the project in Warner's hands can cultivate hundreds of people a year.

When the opportunities and probabilities are not equal, as long as an individual knows how to choose.

And, more importantly—

Warner also has a precedent for blocking.

"I have a friend named David Geffen who owns Shelter Records."

"Because of his good vision, he signed the Eagles, Jonnie Mitchell, Bob Dylan and other well-known singers, and he has a great reputation in the music industry, but when the company Atlantic Records, a joint venture with him, was acquired by Warner, all Everything has changed..."

Steven Spielberg talked about the secrets of Hollywood, "Warner wants to keep all these valuable musicians in his own hands, but David disagrees, so Warner announced the ban on David Geffen. Overnight, his record label didn't get any business."

"This situation aroused the dissatisfaction of the musicians of Shelter Records, so they took the initiative to change jobs and went to Warner, and with their departure, the value of Shelter Records plummeted instantly. Although there are liquidated damages constraints, if Los Angeles If the court refuses to accept it? If it is accepted, it will be delayed?"

"Just like the lawsuit between you and Warner and Philips in San Jose, when Stanford thinks you are fine, or when President Fred Terman thinks you are fine and should not bear legal responsibility, put pressure on the court, No one can bear this sense of powerlessness when letting him repeatedly express that he welcomes the reconciliation between the two parties and delaying the trial stage for various reasons, right?"

"So when David found out that he couldn't beat Warner no matter what, he decided to admit defeat and sell his record company to Warner. Steve Ross' asking price was only 500 million."

"Then, in order to show his goodwill, Steve Ross also invited David to run across the board, put him in the position of vice chairman of Warner Film Studios, and asked Clint Eastwood to work with him. conflict, and then put him under cover in that name, refusing to release his employment agreement."

"That was last year, and the fastest, he will have to wait until 1980 to return."

"This kind of thing makes people in the circle feel awe of Steve Ross, and now, it's only been a year since David was frozen. No one dares to disobey Warner before David is released."

While Steven Spielberg is serious when he says it...

Ethan felt uncomfortable, he really wanted to laugh out loud.

"Is everyone in Hollywood afraid of Warner? Then it has nothing to do with us!"

"Since our invitation will cause trouble for people in Hollywood, then we will not seek them! America is so big, where can we not find directors and actors?"

"If that doesn't work, then we go to John Bull!"

"Hollywood likes to use actors and directors there anyway!"

That's right!Xiao Si's words reminded Ethan of one thing!
That's Ridley Scott, that's the director of John Bull!

Although he didn't want to interfere with Xiao Lu and Xiao Si's production, but...

If Warner sent someone to the door, then he still has to thank him, right?

And Ethan's decisive reaction made Xiao Lu and Xiao Si open their mouths.

Because at this moment, the two of them suddenly felt that there was nothing wrong with them.

After all, as directors, they have all filmed scenes abroad.

A lot of content in "Star Wars" was filmed at John Bull.

Not only that, in this year, many Hollywood projects have the figure of John Bull. After all, you are my father, and I am your biological father. The blood relationship is unbroken.

And those people...

It really has the arrogance of Shakespeare, not Warner's.

Because they have always felt that they are awesome, and it is a gift to come to act and film movies.

"Er—Ethan—if you want to—that's fine—"

George Lucas nodded and exchanged glances with Steven Spielberg.

Both of them saw determination in each other's eyes.

The audio storage is even simpler.Warner Music, the music company owned by Warner, actually started out by making soundtracks for movies.In [-], Arthur Kelm, a contracted artist under Warner, dubbed the most popular film soundtrack for Paramount's film, and it has been sung by artists of Paramount's music company.When Warner discovered that Paramount was brazenly plucking his wool, they decisively established a music company and entered the music industry.

Not only that, after the establishment, they brandished a beautiful knife and made crazy acquisitions in the market. David Geffen was the victim. So far, they own Led Zeppelin, CSN, Bette Miller and other music stars. Music library copyright, as well as the soundtrack and synth sound copyright of countless movies.

When Warner refused to open this copyright library to Destiny Pictures, that also meant that even if they found that there was a soundtrack suitable for the movie in Warner's library, it would not be used.

Either choose something else, or be original.

But if there is even a little bit of plagiarism——

Warner will take them to court.

As for this kind of thing——

He Ethan Jones is even less afraid!

Ethan said directly to Gary Kurtz: "Immediately set up a music company in the name of Destiny Films, and the name is Destiny Music."

"Then, didn't you just say that the president of Warner Bros. Pictures informed you that Warner will refuse to cooperate with us in any aspect from today? Instead, you call him and tell him, thank them for their reminder, our destiny The film industry has perfected the company structure overnight and established a music company. If we succeed in the future and become a giant in the music industry, then our Destiny Films will definitely invite Warner Bros. to dinner!"

"Remember, you must emphasize that this is my will!"

"Although Warner's ban seems violent, there is actually nothing to be afraid of, right?"

"We never thought of working with them in the first place! Because our two families have conflicts and can't reconcile! They posted it because they felt good about themselves! So, Gary, when you called, you added a sentence, saying, if the next If it’s still so popular this time, then I’m going to ask them to charge for advertising!”

"Pfft-"

"Ha ha ha ha--"

Ethan's words amused both Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.

And Gary Kurtz, the general manager of Destiny Pictures who received the task, suppressed a smile and nodded with an expression that was about to stifle internal injuries.

If it is said that when they received the notification of the threat just now, the three of them who had been in Hollywood for many years instinctively felt worried, because in the world of Hollywood, Warner Bros. is the invincible devil, then now, with With Ethan's arrangement, that anxiety also dissipated.

At this moment, they felt that Ethan was right!
They didn't think about Warner from the beginning, so why should they be afraid of Warner?
And when Atari can be defeated by Ethan with the support of an established company, what is Warner proud of?Although video games are an emerging field that Warner doesn't understand, does Ethan Jones understand this industry that has only existed for five years?But they just did it!

In the case of unequal strengths between the two sides, Ethan Jones can win, so now...

It's just a repeat of the previous duel!
If Ethan is confident of winning, then they are also confident to do it!
Because they know-

If you want to gain more power, you must go through all this!
not to mention……

They still have a way out, don't they?

The reason why Warner said that its subsidiaries did not cooperate with Destiny Films and did not bring them Steven Spielberg and George Lucas at all, that is because Warner knew that he could not block them!One of their bases is in Universal, and the other is in Fox. When they can make money with their eyes closed, even if Warner issued a ban order, Universal and Fox would not bother to ignore them!

And since the struggle has no loss for them—

"MFxxk!"

"Really exciting!"

The two burst into foul language one after another.

When Ethan, the boss, didn't care, Gary Kurtz, the guy with "Star Wars 2" beside him, didn't care. He went to register the company and went through the formalities according to Ethan's request, and then gave Warner Bros. Pictures The president's office made a phone call.

In the process, Ethan also asked Steven Spielberg to contact Columbia Pictures for him, and discussed with them about the cooperation of the "Alien" movie.

Then, let the other party go to CBS to buy a piece of news.

When Steve Ross learned from his subordinates that Ethan Jones thanked him for the reminder, he happily shook his head while sitting in the boss chair.

"Children's fight back." He commented.

However, the president of Warner Bros. Pictures didn't think so. He took out a video tape from behind him and pushed it in front of the boss of the group, "Boss, when he signed up for the music company, Ethan Jones also accepted the offer from CBS TV station." interview..."

'? '

The news made him frown.

After he signaled his subordinates to play the video tape on the TV in the office, the snowflake screen flickered for a few seconds, and a black and white picture appeared in his sight.

It was the office just bought by Destiny Films. Ethan Jones was sitting in front of the wall with the logo, showing his handsome face to the audience with a smile on his face.

"Yes, starting today, we Destiny Games will step into the field of film production, because we want to bring better ideas to the world in more ways."

"Although our formation has caused dissatisfaction with some companies, such as Warner Communications, which has always been in conflict with us, they have officially notified us, refusing to cooperate with us in any aspect, and not allowing other Hollywood practitioners to join us projects, but this does not affect our projects."

"That's right, even if it is a cross-border business, I am confident that I will be successful."

"Because I am American, the country under my feet is America, it's as simple as that."

"Since the seventeenth century, our ancestors have been chasing dreams here, and they have realized their dreams with their own efforts, courage, creativity and determination."

"It was this infection that drove me to the entrepreneurial wave and my success in video games, and it convinced me that the truths written in the Declaration of Independence are self-evident, All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

"Although Warner Communications' sniping on us may have the meaning of violating the manifesto, and it can even be said that it is using its leading position in the industry to hit us, but we are not afraid, because their boss Steve Ross is dying. People of the old age, he can no longer take the big ship of the new age, but I, the helmsman of the new age, will set sail."

"What? Are you asking me if this self-confidence led me to success?"

"No no no—"

"I'm just a 22-year-old kid."

"Both my parents died."

"Education is only high school."

"Even if I'm confident, that's not really the cornerstone of my success."

"I want to tell you that the reason why I succeed is because I love this land! I believe this is the place where miracles are born! I believe this is where dreams are made! All the sufferings are God's test on the road to success! Those evils will eventually be defeated by hard-working Americans!"

"I love America!"

"God Bless America!"

"America is the best in the world!"

"That's why I'm successful!"

"What? You ask Warner Communications and Steve Ross what?"

"Ha ha--"

"All decay will be defeated by miracles!"

Ethan smiled at the TV camera.

"Crackling!—"

Steve Ross bent the pen in his hand!Let the ink flow!
Because he knows-

"Bad thing!" he murmured.

That's right!

He Ethan Jones is not afraid of any difficulties!

You Warner Group want to block me?
you can!

Now that you've made the move, don't blame me for punching Ethan Jones!
　Note: ① In reality, Warner did block David Geffen, and the methods were tougher than what was written in the article.It is precisely because Warner is too tough, so David Geffen hated him very much, and bought the villa of the founder of Warner in Beverly Hills in the 90s as a visual conquest. In the end, the house seemed to be sold to Jay Jeff Bezos.

　　
　
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