Made in Hollywood

"I believe "Transformers" will sell like "The Dark Knight"."

Doug Walter, the CEO of Warner Bros., walked over and raised his glass to Duke, "Cheers, Duke."

Duke picked up the champagne and took a sip. "I think so too."

The two laughed at the same time.

In the spacious and luxurious banquet hall, hundreds of guests came, not only the members of the "Dark Knight" crew, the executives of Warner Bros. and representatives of the media, but also many people entered the banquet hall through relationships.

Such a celebration party will either evolve into a carnival party or a social party.

Duke's current status and status determined that the party could not develop in the previous direction. It didn't take long for the party to be the subject of business and entertainment.

"Hi, Duke."

A shrewd Eno Martin walked over, "I haven't congratulated you yet, another film has a box office of over one billion dollars."

"Thank you." Duke said politely.

The other party is now the controller of the caa, but since Michael Ovitz and Martin Bob left the caa, the relationship between Duke and caa has gradually eased, although they will not accept any brokerage company. Packing policy, but occasionally actors or other personnel under the caa banner are used.

Ino Martin had a drink with Duke and asked, "Have you not seen Leo recently?"

He was talking about Leonardo DiCaprio, and Duke knew this. "We had dinner together two months ago. Don't worry, the ballot in my hand will definitely go to Leo."

Perhaps it was the change he brought. Martin Scorsese didn’t complete "Infernal Walker" until this year, and Leonardo DiCaprio, who has gradually turned into an award-winning monster, once again aimed at the best actor. .

"I say thank you for Leo." Ino Martin said politely.

Duke shook his head slightly, "I don't need to talk about it with him."

If you want to say that you have friends in the actor circle. Leonardo is one of the few, and as a member of the academy, Duke always likes to vote with his feet. If you have an acquaintance, it will definitely be the first choice.

Although people kept coming to greet Duke, Ino Martin didn't mean to leave. Scarlett, who was holding Duke, saw a familiar figure and said, "Sophia is here, I will go over and say hello to her."

After Duke nodded, as soon as Scarlett left, Eno Martin said, "Are you really not interested in Oscars?"

Many media are hyping about whether "The Dark Knight" can be nominated for Best Picture and Best Director, but the industry knows that this is impossible.

"Let's go with the flow." Duke said calmly.

"If you are interested in Oscar again. Don't forget Leo."

In this respect, Eno Martin is a very qualified agent, but an actor like Leonardo DiCaprio can only be held in the palm of his hand even if he is as strong as Caa.

It's really naive to say that Caa just uses Leonardo as a puppet.

As soon as Eno Martin's words fell, another person came over. He seemed to have heard the previous words, and he raised his hand to greet Duke and Eno Martin. Speaking of similar things.

This is Martin Miller from William Morris, who also has heavyweight actor clients. "Duke, Nat has always wanted to work with you. Is there a suitable role for her in your plan?"

"If Miss Portman doesn't mind the role of a vase in a commercial film," Duke shrugged slightly. "I would also like to work with her."

Martin Miller smiled, but said nothing.

"Hi."

A greeting sounded, and Nancy Josephson came over, "I didn't expect you to be here."

Although there is a competitive relationship with Caa, where Martin Miller is located, and William Morris, where Martin Miller is located, Nancy will not put the competition on the bright side on this occasion.

Duke looked at these three people, the four major economic companies in Hollywood. Three important figures stood before him.

The company behind the three of them occupies nearly 85 percent of Hollywood's market share. Even in the era when media groups control Hollywood, its weight is so important that no one can ignore it.

However, seeing them, Duke came up with an idea. He has fought with the forces represented by Michael Ovitz in Hollywood for many years. Now he is strong enough, and the other party is getting old. Maybe it is time to end this fight and put The main energy has been transferred to those really powerful enemies.

Duke flicked the wine glass in his hand, and the crisp sound attracted the attention of the other three.

"Martin, Inno..." Duke looked at the two people and didn't go around in circles, because there was no need at all. "You are looking for me to cooperate, but it is to win more interests and market share for yourself and the company behind it. "

This is North America. When talking about benefits, there is no need to conceal them. Duke added, "Actually, I think that from other aspects, the effect may be more obvious."

"Duke, let's be straightforward." Ino Martin said.

"Artist Management Company!" Duke turned his gaze to Martin Miller, and said, "Although Martin Scorsese has switched from Michael Ovitz to William Morris, there are still many under the Artist Management Company. Quality customers..."

Martin Miller and Eno Martin understood what Duke meant, and they couldn't help showing a thoughtful look.

"Michael Ovitz can't be ignored by anyone. The artist management company has been able to support it until now. He has played an important role." Duke spread his hands and said, "But the Lion will always get old. He... is out of date. ."

Nancy Josephson cooperated with Duke tacitly, and said in a timely manner, "If only a company stood up to grab the customers and market of the artist management company, Michael Ovitz would definitely have the ability to resist, but what about the three of us acting together? "

The competition among brokerage companies is as fierce as Hollywood, and this market is so big. If a company can be kicked out, it will be absolutely beneficial to them.

Michael Ovitz is William Morris’s old rival. After Eno Martin came to power, he also vigorously removed Ovitz’s mark in caa...

Besides, even if they have a good relationship with Ovitz, they may not be involved in it, just like the six major Hollywood companies treat Spielberg’s dreamworks.

Martin Miller and Eno Martin both laughed. Although they didn't say anything clearly, everyone could guess what he and the company behind them might do.

If Michael Ovitz in the caa period was an insurmountable mountain in Hollywood, standing high on the top layer of this circle, he could be called the emperor of the entertainment brokerage industry. After he chose to join Disney, he exposed his lack of ability. On the other hand, it also made the whole Hollywood see that Michael Ovitz is actually like that...

At that time, Disney did have fierce personnel struggles, but that company in the business circle would have simple personnel struggles?

Michael Ovitz also fell from the top of the mountain, even without Duke's existence, he was also gradually sinking.

This is an era of rapid change. Even if Michael Ovitz is not reconciled, facing the full encirclement and suppression of the younger generation, the possibility of self-protection is infinitely low.

After Martin Miller and Ino Martin left, Duke said to Nancy, "Retirement is the best choice for Michael Ovitz and Martin Bob."

"What if they don't want to?" Nancy asked.

Duke shrugged, "I believe you must have a way."

To a certain extent, if they don't want to retire, the future will only be more miserable.

After so many years of fighting in Hollywood, Duke has never been the kind of softhearted and sympathetic person who overflows infinitely.

"What did you talk about?"

Scarlett Johansson walked back holding Sophia Coppola, seeing the tacit expressions of Duke and Nancy Josephson, she couldn't help asking strangely, "Who are you calculating again?"

"We are going to sell you to Africa, Scarlett." Nancy made a deliberate joke.

"I'm going to Africa next month." Scarlett Johansson looked at Nancy immediately, "You will go with me, right?"

Just last month, Scarlett became the charity ambassador of the United Nations. Hollywood stars basically use this method to enhance their style, but becoming such an ambassador will inevitably attend some routine activities.

Nancy responded, "As long as there is no special emergency, I will accompany you to Africa."

A charitable foundation of Duke is also engaged in activities to rescue hungry children in Africa. It is not only the celebrities who use charity to brush up their style, but also extremely popular among the super rich in the world.

However, Duke will not go there in person if he wants to shoot "Transformers." Scarlett is enough as a representative.

"I'm going to vacation next month." Sophia Coppola also jokingly said, "It just so happens, let's take a look at the African grasslands."

Sophia turned to him again, and said, "Nikola asked me to say sorry to you. He is very grateful for your help, and I'm sorry to be unable to come back to the party."

"It's okay." Duke didn't care much.

He helped Nicholas Cage only because Sophia Coppola took the initiative to ask for each other.

The former king of bad movies, after starring in "The Dark Knight", his career has indeed taken a turn, and now he has a new A-level production with an investment of more than 100 million yuan, and he is out in Eastern Europe.

But "The Dark Knight" can get Nicholas Cage out of the dilemma, and Duke is not sure. He doesn't know how bad Nicholas Cage's financial situation is.

Because he will continue to work tomorrow, Duke did not stay at the party for too long. When he left, he was inevitably stopped by reporters gathered at the entrance of the hotel and asked a few questions. He also revealed some information about "Transformers" .

From the second day on, the crew opened the filming scene again in the two studios of Warner Studios and Hughes Hangar. (To be continued...)

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