Made in Hollywood

Not only Duke, this group with a special mission, and then found a lot of people in Hollywood, the most exaggerated one, they convened dozens of screenwriters, directors and producers in the industry to hold a roundtable meeting, and they were very open-minded. In this case, discuss together how to destroy the hot topic of America.

Since 9/11, Hollywood has been greatly impacted. The coldness of the cinema market alone has made many films victims, especially those films that were just released when the incident happened. They have undoubtedly become victims of terrorist attacks. Others Movies scheduled to be released have their schedules changed.

"The Fellowship of the Ring" was also impacted. It was originally screened in silent North America. The single-day box office dropped below $100,000 in an instant, and the North American box office may not exceed $470 million in the end.

There are also peripherals. The impact on peripheral sales is also huge. In the two weeks after 9/11, North American peripheral products sold a total of more than 2 million US dollars, less than one-third of the previous week.

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

The grief continues, and so does life, and no matter how the federal government determines bin Laden is behind the culprit, Duke's main focus remains on his work.

In his spare time, he also received calls from many people, specifically to thank him.

Christopher Rockencourt hadn't moved their investment because of his notice, and the accidental shooting, which would soon go back to the con artist who was still in the hospital bed and his Ex-girlfriend Jessica Alba became the target of their anger, and news from Frank Pearson showed that these people must send the two to prison.

Duke is not innocent. On the bright side, he was also one of the deceived people. He faintly stood in a queue with these people. Among the nearly 50 people who were deceived, 40 called to thank him, obviously taking advantage of his love.

Especially conservatives like Frank Pearson.

These will be helpful in the future.

The situation across North America didn't improve until November, although 911 would be scarred. It will always be engraved on the body of this country and the public, but time is long enough for people to forget it temporarily. Until the pain of the wound is completely dissipated, 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 related films have either lost their heads. Or have no purpose like Michael Moore.

"The Fellowship of the Ring has grossed over $1.1 billion worldwide."

In an office of the artist management company, Martin Bob said to Michael Ovitz with an ugly face, "Although from the current situation, the final box office of this film is still at this stage, and there will be no obvious changes. growth. But more than the two projects we packaged combined.”

Compared to Martin Bob's heavy tone, Michael Ovitz was more optimistic, "We should look at the positives, Martin. The Fast and the Furious grossed $126.5 million in North America, $51.02 million overseas, and global box office. $177.52 million. It's a testament to the artist's ability to manage a company!"

In exchange for such a box office figure with a production cost of 38 million US dollars, plus the follow-up peripheral income, even if you look at the whole of Hollywood, this is enough to make many companies envious.

"But……"

Martin Bob wanted to say something else. But he was interrupted by Michael Ovitz reaching out, "Pearl Harbor did not meet expectations, but more than 172 million US dollars in North America and 410 million US dollars worldwide are enough for us to make an explanation to Disney. Don't. Forget, if you include the DVD and TV broadcast rights revenue, the project is actually still profitable.”

"but……"

Seeing Ovitz's eyes, Martin Bob could only swallow the second half of the sentence. The box office of the two films was added together and then multiplied by two, in order to barely equal to their nemesis Duke Rosenberg. The box office of the film, how can this not be considered a success?

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

"Martin..." Michael Ovitz suddenly let out a long sigh. "Now, we have to admit that we made a mistake at CAA, and we ignored the people we should pay attention to the most."

Who Ovitz was talking about, Martin Bob, of course, frowned at the thought of the nightmarish name over the years.

If there was Duke Rosenberg, how many films would still fall short of expectations? If there is Duke? Rosenberg, he will step down from CAA sadly?

The answer is obvious.

But Martin Bob is also very clear that the two sides stem from the difference in philosophy. Even if Duke Rosenberg is left at the beginning, they will inevitably part ways in the end.

He and Michael Ovitz are both very controlling agents, and Duke Rosenberg is famous for not being at the mercy of others. How could the two sides not be in conflict?

"Michael, will Pearl Harbor affect our future cooperation with Disney?"

This is what Martin Bob is more worried about. "Although it is profitable, the profit figures..."

"Don't worry, it won't have much impact." Michael Ovitz is confident, "Disney today is not the Disney it was a few years ago. Michael Eisner expelled him and Du for his own selfishness. Robert Iger, who has the best relationship in Croatia, 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 fingered the table lightly, "In terms of animated films, Disney Animation's profits are now basically supported by Pixar Studios. You may not have noticed that Pixar and Disney are about to come to the brink of rupture, Michael Ace The personal conflict between Naruto and Steve Jobs has been unresolved, and Steve Jobs is said to be looking for a new publisher for Pixar."

Michael Ovitz felt an inexplicable joy in his heart, "Eisner's position is already unstable. If he loses our support again, he may not last for a few years."

Only a very few people, including him, know that Michael Eisner's ambition is not only to build Disney into a media empire, but also to change the name of the media empire from now on!

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

The Disney tyrant knows he still has a long way to go.

"Steve Jobs still won't budge?"

Sitting in the spacious office chair, Michael Eisner looked at Cook Dick opposite, "We can't make too many concessions on the new contract."

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

Disney didn't just take the distribution fee from it. According to that agreement, they could take nearly 80% of all the proceeds of the film, including peripherals!

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

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

"A new distributor?" A sneer hung on the corner of Michael Eisner's mouth. "Who can he choose? Which company can expand the market for animated films like Disney!"

Cook Dick waited for a while before saying, "Jobs said that Duke Rosenberg is Apple's major shareholder, and the friendship between them is extraordinary, and the other party is willing to help Pixar Studios introduce Warner Bros. middle."

"Duke? Warner?" Michael Eisner frowned.

The fact that Duke Rosenberg is an Apple shareholder is not a secret in the eyes of well-informed people. He heard that Duke had a deep discussion with Steve Jobs when he attended Apple's shareholders meeting. It's hard to say whether the content of the conversation between the two will involve the future of Pixar's studio.

After Toy Story 2, Pixar Studios meant a lot to Disney, and it's no exaggeration to say it's the backbone of Disney animation.

"Are they really going to be united?"

Michael Eisner asked more like he was talking to himself, and he didn't expect Cook Dick to answer, but he knew it was possible.

Disney can't lose Pixar Studios! Michael Eisner is very sure of this.

"I remember Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone coming out?"

Hearing Michael Eisner's question, Cook Dick immediately replied, "Yes, there is still a week left for both the UK and the US to be released at the same time."

Michael Eisner nodded, thought for a while, and then said, "I remember Harry Potter Studio and Joanna Rowling only signed the contract for the first three films? Let someone contact Joanna Rowling. Lin, find a way to sign the adaptation rights for the next few movies..."

Having said this, he paused, "I'd better wait until the release of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" before contacting her."

If the first part of the series is successful, of course, it must join the competition. At least it can distract Duke Rosenberg and Warner Bros. If it is not successful, then wait and see the jokes from Warner.

Cook Dick took it down and asked, "Where's the Pixar studio?"

"Hold on, don't we still have two contracts? We don't need to hurry for the time being." Michael Eisner finally reminded, "Say hello to Warner in advance, I will participate in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" Premiere in North America." (To be continued~^~)