Made in Hollywood

Not only Duke, this team with a special mission then found many people in Hollywood. In the most exaggerated one, they convened a roundtable meeting with dozens of screenwriters, directors and producers in the industry. Under the circumstances, discuss how to destroy the hot topic of America.

Since 9/11, Hollywood has been greatly impacted. The loneliness of the cinema market alone has made many movies victims, especially those that were just released when the incident happened, which undoubtedly became victims of terrorist attacks. Others The schedules of the films planned to be released have changed.

"The Fellowship of the Ring Expedition" was also hit. It was already a silent North American screening. The box office in a single day fell below 100,000 U.S. dollars. It is very likely that the North American box office will not exceed 470 million U.S. dollars.

There are also peripherals. Peripheral sales were equally affected. In the two weeks after 9/11, North American peripheral products sold for more than US$2 million, less than one-third of the previous week.

The entertainment industry is only a microcosm of the North American economy. The economic situation of the entire United States has been seriously frustrated, and its scope has even spread to the world.

The grief continues, and so does life. No matter how the federal government determines that Bin Laden is the real murderer behind the scenes, Duke’s main focus is still on his work.

Outside of work, he also received a lot of calls from people, specifically thanking him.

Because of his notice and the accidental shooting incident, Christopher Rockencourt has not transferred their investment, and the money will soon be returned to the original owner, the liar still lying in the hospital bed and his Ex-girlfriend Jessica Alba became the object of their anger. The news from Frank Pearson showed that these people must send the two to prison.

Duke is not an innocent person. Ming was also one of the deceived people, faintly standing in a queue with these people, among the nearly fifty people deceived, 40 of them called thanks, obviously taking advantage of his feelings.

In particular, there are many conservatives like Frank Pearson.

These will be helpful in the future.

The situation in North America as a whole didn't improve until November, although 911 will be like a scar. It is always engraved on the body of this country and the public, but time is enough to temporarily forget. Until the pain of the wound has completely disappeared, the smarter people in Hollywood will not touch the content and themes related to the World Trade Center and the terrorist incident of the plane.

In recent years, directors who directed films related to this have either had no brains or have a purpose like Michael Moore.

"The Global Box Office of "The Fellowship of the Ring" has exceeded $1.1 billion."

In an office of the Artist Management Company, Martin Bob said to Michael Ovitz with an ugly face. "Although judging from the current situation, the final box office of this film is still at this stage, and there will not be any significant growth, but it is more than the cumulative sum of the two projects we packaged."

Compared to Martin Bob’s heavy tone, Michael Ovitz is more optimistic, "We should look to the good, Martin. "Fast and Furious" has a North American box office of $126.5 million and an overseas box office of $51.02 million. Global box office 177.52 million U.S. dollars, this has proved the artist's ability to manage the company!"

In exchange for such a box office figure with a production cost of 38 million US dollars. Coupled with the subsequent peripheral income, even if you look at the entire Hollywood, this is enough to make many companies envy.

"but……"

Martin Bob wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Michael Ovitz reaching out, "Pearl Harbor did not meet expectations, but North America is more than 172 million U.S. dollars. Global 410 million U.S. dollars is enough. Let us make an explanation to Disney. Don’t forget, if you include DVD and TV broadcast copyright income, this project can actually generate profit."

"but……"

Seeing Ovitz's eyes, Martin Bob could only swallow the second half of the sentence. The box office of the two films is added together and then multiplied by two to barely match the box office of their rival Duke Rosenberg. How can this not be considered a success?

Although they and Disney deliberately put "Pearl Harbor" ahead of time and are indeed hiding from each other's "The Fellowship of the Ring", they have always had the idea of ​​overwhelming Duke Rosenberg in their hearts, but the reality is once again so cruel!

"Martin..." Michael Ovitz sighed suddenly, "Now that we have to admit that we made a mistake in caa back then, we ignored the people who deserved the most attention."

Who is Ovitz talking about, Martin? Bob naturally knows, thinking of the name that has been like a nightmare all these years, his brows are almost frowned.

If there is Duke Rosenberg, there will be so many films that fail to meet expectations? If there was Duke Rosenberg, would he still step down from caa?

The answer is obvious.

But Martin Bob is also very clear that the two sides are derived from the difference in ideas, even if Duke Rosenberg was left behind, they will inevitably part ways in the end.

He and Michael Ovitz are both agents with a strong desire for control, and Duke Rosenberg is famous for not being pushed around by others. How can the two parties not be in conflict?

"Michael, will "Pearl Harbor" affect our next collaboration with Disney?"

This is something that Martin Bob is more worried about, "Although it is profitable, but the profit number..."

"Don't worry, it won't have much impact." Michael Ovitz is confident, "Today Disney is not the Disney of a few years ago. Michael Eisner expelled his relationship with Du. With Robert Iger, who has the best relationship with K, there is basically no possibility of cooperation between the two parties, and Disney's already fragile live-action film production is completely in trouble."

He gently shook the table with his fingers, "In terms of animated films, Disney Animation's profitability is basically supported by Pixar Studios. You may not have noticed that Pixar and Disney are about to come to the edge of rupture, Michael Ace The personal conflict between Na and Steve Jobs cannot be resolved. It is said that Steve Jobs is going to find a new publisher for Pixar."

Michael Ovitz was inexplicably cheerful, "Eisner's position is already unstable. If we lose our support, he may not be able to hold on for a few years."

Only a handful of people, including him, know that Michael Eisner's ambition is not only to build Disney into a media empire, but he also wants this media empire to change his surname!

Although Walt Disney is no longer the Disney of the Disney family, it is not the Disney of Michael Eisner.

This Disney tyrant knew that he still had a lot to go.

"Steve Jobs still refuses to give in?"

Sitting on the spacious office chair, Michael Eisner looked at Cook Dick on the opposite side, "We cannot make too many concessions to the new contract."

At that time, Pixar Studios signed a contract for the distribution of five animated feature films with Disney at one time. The conditions were very harsh, that is, Steve Jobs was almost in desperation at the time, otherwise how could he agree?

Disney took away more than just distribution fees. According to that agreement, they could take away nearly 80% of all revenue from the film, including the surroundings!

Now that Steve Jobs is relieved, how can he continue to tolerate such a contract.

"But Steve Jobs has a very tough attitude." Cook Dick, who was in charge of the negotiations, felt uncomfortable in the middle. "He claimed that if we don't make concessions, Pixar will choose a new publisher after the contract expires."

"New distributor?" Michael Eisner sneered at the corner of his mouth, "Who can he choose? Which company can, like Disney, expand the market for animated films to infinity!"

Cook Dick waited for a while before he said, "Jobs said Duke Rosenberg was Apple’s major shareholder. They had an extraordinary friendship, and the other party was willing to help Pixar Studios introduce Warner Bros.’s distribution system. in."

"Duke? Warner?" Michael Eisner frowned.

The matter of Duke Rosenberg being an Apple shareholder is not a secret in the eyes of well-informed people. He has heard people mention that Duke had a deep talk with Steve Jobs when he attended Apple’s shareholder meeting. It is difficult to say whether the content of the conversation will involve the future of Pixar Studios.

After "Toy Story 2", Pixar Studios has an extraordinary significance to Disney. It is no exaggeration to say that it is the backbone of Disney animation.

"They will really unite?"

Michael Eisner’s question was more like talking to himself, and he didn’t expect Cook Dick to give an answer, but he knew it was possible.

Disney can't lose Pixar Studios! Michael Eisner confirms this very much.

"I remember "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" is about to be released?"

Hearing Michael Eisner’s question, Cook Dick immediately replied, "Yes, there will be a week in the UK and the United States."

Michael Eisner nodded and thought for a while before he said, "I remember that Harry Potter Studios and Joanna Rowling only signed the first three contracts? Let people get in touch with Joanna Rowling. Lin, find a way to sign the right to adapt the next few movies..."

Having said this, he paused for a while, "We should wait and wait for the release of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" before contacting her."

If the first part of the series is successful, of course you must join in the competition, at least to distract Duke Rosenberg and Warner Bros. If it is not successful, then wait to see Warner's jokes.

Cook Dick took it down and asked, "Where is Pixar Studio?"

"Let’s hold on, don’t we have two contracts? We don’t have to worry about it for now." Michael Eisner reminded at last, "Say hello to Warner in advance, I will participate in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" The premiere in North America." (To be continued.)