Made in Hollywood

"...Welcome to ABC's one-week box office bulletin. In the past Independence Day weekend, "The Mask of Zorro" won the box office chart with a $22.52 million opening score, but this week's attention-getting It's not this movie, it's The Matrix that has been released for nearly two months."

"Just this weekend, "The Matrix" earned $5.41 million in 1,455 theaters, with a total North American box office of $301.03 million, making it the first North American film to exceed $300 million in 1998. There is no R-rated film in the North American film market that can break through the $300 million box office since 2010, and "The Matrix" is expected to hit the $325.79 million held by "Saving Private Ryan," also directed by Duke Rosenberg. North American R-rated film box office record!"

"In addition, judging from the release list announced this year, there is little suspense that "The Matrix" will win the North American and global annual championships. The film's overseas box office is currently as high as 256.22 million US dollars, and the global box office total exceeds 550 million. Dollar."

"Duke Rosenberg's return to summer sci-fi is amazing after the style switch of Saving Private Ryan and Chicago. Why is The Matrix so popular with audiences? We brought in Walt. Mr. Robert Iger, the head of Disney's Touchstone Pictures, thought that everyone could make a more professional interpretation."

"Hello, Mr. Iger, what do you think caused "The Matrix" to sell so well?"

"Why is it so popular? The super cool actions and scenes of "The Matrix" have never been seen before. The film profoundly discusses the relationship between people and network technology, and the mutual influence between the virtual world and the human soul. It is definitely a sci-fi film. The classic. But in my opinion, the reason why the movie is so popular is thanks to the otherworldly visual effects. Black windbreaker, black sunglasses, slow motion of freezing time. Super cool fights and explosions are very ornamental, exaggerated when explosions The shattering effect slams into the viewer's retina!"

"In addition, the setting of bullet time and explosion time is the biggest highlight of the film, and it will inevitably become the object of many movies to imitate in the future. The era of action films has been rewritten by director Duke Rosenberg..."

Sitting in front of the TV, Spielberg was expressionless. The "Clash of Heaven" and "The Matrix" produced by him is a stark contrast. This time, the direct competition between DreamWorks and CAA and Duke Rosenberg ended in failure. It was a multi-party encirclement and suppression, but after watching the two films, even he had to admit that the gap between this masterpiece of DreamWorks and "The Matrix" was too obvious.

even. To say that the two sides are not of the same magnitude is to put a fig leaf on their face.

With a sigh, Spielberg wanted to understand the most important reason for failure - there is only one James Cameron in Hollywood, only one Spielberg, and only one Duke Rosenberg!

How can a director like Mimi Ryder compare with Duke Rosenberg?

The rivalry DreamWorks has failed. Spielberg is not reconciled, this failure may affect the future of DreamWorks, perhaps it is time for him to take action himself.

Maybe direct a film yourself? A head-on collision with Duke Rosenberg in the future?

Probably because he was too unwilling to lose, such a thought suddenly occurred in Steven Spielberg's mind. and getting stronger.

"Sir, I have your phone number."

A maid suddenly walked in. Remind him, "It's Mr. Martin Bob from CAA."

Just hearing the name made Spielberg feel a little irritated, "Tell him. Just say I'm asleep!"

This loser!

Thinking that the projects that the other party had packaged in the past few years, such as "Interview with the Vampire" and "Braveheart" and other films, had not really been successful, Spielberg felt that he was an idiot. Why was Martin? Bob said verb: move? Let him package and operate "The Clash of Heaven and Earth"?

He swore that he would never work with Martin Bob again in the future!

Spielberg is not the only one who doesn't want to work with Martin Bob, but also the CAA contracted actor who was packed and stuffed in "Clash of the Earth".

The sun was on the horizon, and the busy working day had just begun. A young actor with a very lovable baby face, accompanied by a lawyer and guardian, walked into the office floor of Century City CAA. Because they had made an appointment in advance, they Go straight to Martin Bob's office.

"Yili, are you sure you want to do this?"

One of the middle-aged men asked Babyface, "Mr. Bob has made it clear that he wants you to decline this audition invitation."

"Dad, I've made up my mind!" The baby-faced expression was firm, "Martin Bob is only one of my agents, and I'm not yet eighteen years old. According to the terms of the contract, if he treats me, a minor, There are too many restrictions, we have the right to change the broker, or even terminate the brokerage contract with CAA. Don’t forget, that small liquidated damages are nothing to us.”

"But with Martin Bob..."

Seeing that his father was still hesitating, the baby face said very seriously, "Dad, don't you understand? The person who invited me to audition is called Duke Rosenberg, one of the most successful directors on the planet. Nicolas Cage, Keanu Reeves, Naomi Watts, Catherine Zeta Jones, Will Smith, Charlize Theron…”

A long list of names jumped out of his mouth, and Babyface added, "These guys are not just famous for his films, they're all big movie stars. Dad, in Martin Bob and Duke Rosenberg. How to choose between? It's not difficult, right?"

The lawyer is an old friend of their family. At this time, he said, "Wood, I think Yili's choice is very correct. This is the best opportunity for him to expand his acting career!"

The man named Wood nodded, then closed his mouth, followed behind his son and the lawyer, walked into Martin Bob's office, and then met the well-known CAA controller in the suite outside.

The two sides exchanged a few words of courtesy, and the baby face cut directly to the subject, "Mr. Bob, I have always wondered, why did you let me refuse Duke Rosenberg's invitation? Now Hollywood wants to get his audition invitation. From Long Beach to Malibu, why should I pass up such a great opportunity."

Hearing this, Martin Bob's face, which has not been very good-looking recently, instantly became more gloomy, "I have a clear plan for your future, and that role is not suitable for you."

His voice was low and stern. If it were a few years ago, let alone the young baby face on the opposite side, even some second-tier actors would obediently stop talking when they saw him looking like he was about to get angry.

But now is not a few years ago.

"No, Mr. Bob." Babyface didn't wait, and directly retorted, "I think I should take this opportunity."

Martin Bob's face was so dark that water dripped, "Ilya, are you sure you want to do this?"

The baby face insisted on looking at him, Martin Bob's eyes twitched slightly, forcibly suppressing his anger, "You will not participate in this audition, I have arranged an actor training class for you..."

"Sorry, Mr. Bob, I'm not going."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Babyface, "I now seriously suspect that you have brought personal grievances into my work contract..."

Babyface completely ignored Martin Bob's fiery face and continued, "I demand the termination of my brokerage contract with you."

"Boy!" Martin Bob's words were almost squeezed between his teeth, "Ilya Wood, have you thought about the consequences of doing this?"

The baby-faced Elijah Wood turned to look at his lawyer, who nodded to him.

"I'm not yet eighteen, and I'm protected by child law." The corners of his mouth twitched quickly, his disdainful expression fleeting, "I see what you mean, Mr. Bob, but the one who invited me to audition The man's name is Duke Rosenberg, and no one would be foolish enough to turn him down for an audition. I know you're very influential, you'll affect a lot of the crew, and I don't believe you can affect director Duke Rosenberg. !"

He stood up first, "I will pay the liquidated damages, and my lawyer will discuss with you in detail."

After speaking, Elijah Wood didn't even look at Martin Bob, and walked out of the office with his father, leaving only the lawyer inside.

Like all companies, the speed at which office gossip circulates within CAA is astonishing. The news that Elijah Wood and Martin Bob will forcibly terminate the brokerage contract because of Duke Rosenberg's audition invitation, quickly spread to every corner of the company.

Such a young actor dares to challenge the authority of the CAA controller head-on. Everyone knows that Martin Bob's authority has fallen to At a low point, they even lost the trust of their contracted actors.

"Elya Wood is just the beginning."

In another office, Eno Martin was in a pretty good mood. He smiled and said to Pat Kingsley, who came here specially, "There will be more actors to question Martin Bob in the future."

"I've never liked Duke so much." Pat Kingsley had a faint smile on his face. "Did he do it on purpose?"

"Who knows?" Eno Martin spread his hands and said, "If I were in Elijah Wood's position, I would also kick Martin Bob away and choose Duke."

The two laughed for a while, Eno Martin said seriously, "Our partner system is closely related to the stars under our control, Martin Bob is being abandoned by his own clients, waiting for the next partner meeting, our The opportunity is here!" (To be continued~^~)

PS:  Jinan has become a big steamer. It is nearly 40 degrees outside the city after get off work at night. Ask for monthly and recommended tickets to cool down~~~