King of Hollywood

Volume 1 Foundation Laying] Chapter 230 A Solid Foundation

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Chapter 230 A Solid Foundation

Ron Meyer (Note) pushed the mén away and walked into the conference room. The buzzing discussion stopped suddenly. He glanced at the heads of the various departments sitting there, and asked straightforwardly after sitting in his seat: "Tell me what you think, guys."

Even so, after waiting for a long while, no one spoke. After all, they are actually not good at talking about this kind of thing. Just a few days ago, a week after the Cannes Film Festival, the media publicly announced that it would acquire Universal Pictures from Seagram. Anyone who is familiar with the media style knows that once they publicly announce the acquisition of a certain company, then the following things have been done almost.

In fact, Mayer, who is the current president of Universal Pictures and has worked in this position for many years, also has good connections in Hollywood, so he has heard about the actions of the media for a long time. So what if I just know? He can't decide this kind of thing, and several major media groups, Warner and Disney are planning to jointly establish a TV network. Wrong, Universal Pictures is basically in their pocket.

In this case, why did he bring the department heads here to hold such a meeting after the other party publicly announced the acquisition of Universal?

"At least it's not worse than the Japanese or Canadians. The media knows how to make movies." After a while, someone finally spoke up, and the others started talking.

"The media is very powerful. Although the expansion is also very fast, but the degree of stability is also very high. It also has TBS and TBS under its banner, which is quite powerful."

"Although Adrian Kewell is not very capable as the chairman, he is quite good as a producer and director. Apart from movies, many reality shows and TV dramas on his TV station are also said to be directed by him."

Although the heads of various ministries talked a lot, Ron Meyer never spoke, but kept silent with his eyelids downcast. In fact, his thoughts are not difficult to guess. Since Va Zellman sold Universal to Panasonic in the 1980s, the ownership of the film company has changed every few years, which has greatly affected Universal’s performance. If it weren't for this reason, with Universal's qualifications, it wouldn't be ranked among the last few among the seven major film companies.

Even so, under the leadership of Ron Meyer, Universal Pictures still maintains a considerable surplus, even if Adrian's appearance carves up some good works that belonged to them, or Spear, who has been working very well Berg and his friends founded their own dream factory, which shows that this person is quite capable.

However, this is exactly the reason that made him a little worried. Once Universal was acquired by the media, what kind of situation would he face? As a director said just now, although I have never heard of Adrian Cowell's achievements in specific management, he is unmatched in the production of various programs, not to mention the title of miracle director and very Foresight, but looking at the most popular TV shows and reality shows, which ones were not produced based on his ideas, which not only promoted the development of various reality shows, but also indirectly caused various media companies to start Plan to build your own TV network.

Such a person possesses huge funds and a media group, and it is true that he can develop around the world, but how will Mayer's position change? Universal is neither Bosworth nor New Line or Miramax. Anyone with a discerning eye knows what the media lacks, so once Universal Pictures is acquired, they are bound to firmly hold it in their hands, so... You know, in a few days A week ago, when the Cannes Film Festival just opened, Ted Turner suddenly announced that he would no longer serve as the vice president of the media. Although the statement was very simple and sudden, the spokesperson of the media also publicly praised Turner for the past few years. Contributed, but many knew he was out.

So, how could Mayer not think for himself?

While Universal was discussing the upcoming situation, the media was also discussing this matter. The difference was that only two people participated in the discussion.

"Seagram has actually succumbed internally, and now they just want to sell Universal at a good price as much as possible. They have seen our thoughts." Claude said lazily, leaning on the high-back chair.

"Of course, after making the offer to Universal, everyone knows that we want a film company that has weight in Hollywood, so it doesn't matter if the price is a little higher." Adrian flipped through the things in his hand, paused for a few seconds before He added: "You know, we must prevent 'long night' and 'many dreams'."

"It's coming again, can't you speak in English?" Claude said dissatisfiedly, but Adrian smiled and refused to answer, and he got up angrily: "It's okay, the big deal is that Seagram will also buy it." , and then split off and sell the industries that have nothing to do with the media, the funds in Southeast Asia have been withdrawn, and we still have enough capital for financing.”

Speaking of this, he suddenly found that his partner was in a daze, and immediately reached out and waved in front of him: "Hey, what did you think of again?"

"Huh? Oh, it's nothing." Adrian smiled after regaining his senses. "Canadians are not fools. They know our determination very well. Even if they don't want to, they have to consider the consequences."

Seagram didn't intend to sell Universal at first, but the media immediately hit them hard in the market with a small price. Seagram, who was already struggling to make ends meet, suddenly made things worse, and finally agreed to negotiate, and then quarreled until now. Although the timing is good now, allies, enemies, and neutrals have their own affairs to attend to, but just in case, Adrian still hopes to eat Universal as soon as possible to avoid any deviation. Universal is a very important part of his plan.

"If there is nothing else, I will leave first and wait for your good news." Adrian said and stood up.

"Oh, hell, where are you going again?" Claude sighed pretending to be annoyed, "We've only talked for a few minutes, and your office is above me, can't you just stay a little longer?"

"Because I have other things." Adrian shrugged.

"Yeah, yeah, you have other things, I don't know which woman to go to." Claude chōu chōu mouth, of course, the last sentence was muttered in a low voice, and then he remembered something again Said: "By the way, since this matter has been made public, New Line and Miramax have nothing to do with it, but you have to say a few words about Bosworth."

"Of course, don't worry about what they think, I have my own arrangements," Adrian nodded, "including Universal."

Claude raised his hands and didn't speak anymore. Up to now, they have quite a tacit understanding. Adrian has the final say on film and TV production. Who made him have such great achievements and fame in it? But this does not mean that he will let it go, just like Adrian gave him other properties, he will not intervene but will not inquire.

The foundation is finally laid. After coming out of Claude, Adrian let out a sigh of relief. Yes, even if the acquisition of Universal is still laying the foundation, the more solid the foundation, the less likely the castle built on it will collapse, and the construction will be faster. Now we have to wait for the opportunity in two years.

Thinking of this, his brows suddenly frowned slightly, and then he sighed softly in his heart. Things in Southeast Asia broke out in May as usual, and he specially arranged for a stunned youth with a sense of justice to serve as a local reporter, so those bloody violent scenes were sent back to the United States immediately.

Although this was after the Gulf War in 1992, it once again fully demonstrated its timeliness and left its peers far behind, but the repercussions it caused were far less than the Gulf War. This is not surprising. After all, the Gulf War was a war operation in which the Americans fully demonstrated their armed forces, and the Indonesian violence had nothing to do with them.

Although some charitable groups have come forward to say that this is a humanitarian disaster, some people have called on Congress to intervene under Adrian's arrangement-most of the big figures in group companies like Adrian are behind the scenes. It is the most inferior practice to stand up and express one's own political speech publicly-but these are of no avail, and most Americans immediately shifted their interests to other places besides expressing sympathy.

It can only be done like this. Faced with this situation, Adrian could only shrug helplessly. As for the government in the Pacific, he is neither interested nor necessary to criticize. After two lifetimes, he has become very calm and rational. He is very clear that there are many reasons for an incident to happen. People with ulterior motives will Just hold on to a little bit.

This matter was quickly forgotten by Adrian. He still had a lot of things to do, and the acquisition of Universal was just one of them, and he didn't need to worry too much.

"Oh, I have to apologize to you about this. They are all very good candidates, very good." Sam Remy took off his hat and scratched his head, then waved at Tobey Maguire not far away. waved, "Hey, Toby"

"What's the matter, Mr. Director?" Maguire immediately ran over, with a camera hanging around his neck, and his slightly shy appearance really looked like Peter Parker.

"It's nothing, this is Mr. Adrian Kewell, and I'm praising you to him." Remy immediately introduced Adrian.

"Hello, Mr. Adrian, it is my honor to meet you." Maguire immediately shook hands with Adrian a little excitedly, although he knew that it was Miracle director who named him to star in "Good Will Catcher" and "Spider "Hero", but this is the first time meeting the other party, so I naturally want to express my gratitude. Everyone knows what Adrian's favor means.

"Work hard, young man. You know that Sam had a dispute with me about whether to use you. Of course, he has admitted his mistake now." Adrian patted him on the shoulder with a smile, and Remy Then he coughed dryly beside him.

"Toby, do you want to answer the line... Ed?" A voice full of surprise sounded at this moment, and then Kirsten's round face appeared in front of Adrian.

The ruddy mouth chún is slightly opened, but the corners of the mouth are turned up, forming a pure and charming smile, and also adding two shallow dimples to the face. The gray-blue eyes blinked lightly, with a look of surprise, but occasionally there would be a hint of cunning that was deeply hidden, if you didn't look carefully, you would really be tricked by her.

"Hi, Kiki, wow, I haven't seen you for a long time, you are getting more and more beautiful." Adrian said with a smile after looking at Kirsten with praise.

This compliment was sincere. Kirsten was wearing a small red cheongsam embroidered with rhododendron huā and a red shawl, although the hem of the skirt covered her knees and the high fork reached her tuǐ Half of it, but her well-maintained figure is also displayed to the fullest, very sexy. Her blond hair was also dyed wine red, and the two hairpins tied behind her head matched the cheongsam very well, even if her face looked big, it would not detract from her charm.

"Thank you, I'm so glad to see you here." Kirsten smiled sweetly, but immediately turned her head to pull Maguire to correct the lines, only occasionally glancing at him from the corner of the eye.

Adrian chuckled softly in his heart, and didn't pay attention to her. He pulled Remy and said a few more words, and then stood aside after the director announced the start of filming the next content.

"I've already commented on this scene once, now show your best side" Remy said loudly from the sidelines, and then waved his hands to signal that he was ready to start, and everyone immediately started to move.

Adrian nodded slightly, affirming Remy's dispatch, but then hesitated. When Kirsten passed in front of him, he suddenly opened his mouth to him, stuck out his tongue and hooked it up and down, coupled with the unscrupulous and lustful eyes that he showed, he couldn't help but inhale, even though everyone around She was busy, and she immediately returned to her previous expression after turning her head away, but this little elf is a little too bold.

But she wouldn't be a goblin if she wasn't so daring—perhaps the "little" could be removed—and it's exciting. Looking at the graceful back, Adrian couldn't help but smacked his lips.

The content being filmed is before Spider-Man met the Green Goblin for the first time in Times Square, watching his friends and the girl he secretly loves together from a distance below the square. Except for some necessary scenery, green curtains have been hung around it. Of course, it is impossible to shoot such a scene in Times Square. Even if the crew is willing to spend money, the New York municipal government may not agree, but the progress of CG technology is making up for this shortcoming. Now it is only necessary to build a model to shoot in the green curtain. Just wait until the later stage to help in the lens of Times Square.

This kind of comic book hero movie actually does not require much acting skills, as long as the emotion is in place, the audience mainly sees various special effects that are more realistic than before. Thinking of this, Adrian couldn't help sighing secretly in his heart. Before long, there will be overwhelming special effects movies on the screen.

He knew this very well when "Titanic" was released. Making a movie is actually no different from gambling. Gambling only knows whether to win or lose after the cards are turned over, while a movie will only be known after it is released. Know if the audience likes it or not. Producers have been racking their brains to avoid the risks of making movies, just as many gamblers rack their brains to count the cards in each other's hands, but it has not been very effective.

And now, they have finally found a good way to avoid risks, yes, that is the special effects The big scenes piled up with various special effects will attract the attention of the audience for a long time after "Titanic" , and before the attraction of the special effects is fully squeezed out, and before the audience is tired of the big scene, the producers will not let go of this way of making money.

This is one of the reasons why in the previous life, after entering the 21st century, various big-scene movies emerged in an endless stream. Even if the audience gets tired of it after a few years, there is still a big market for special effects movies.

It's okay, don't worry, some things can't be changed. Adrian shook his head and stopped thinking about it. What cannot be changed is that the story is the core of the movie, and it also refers to the special effects trend of commercial movies in the next few years.

After the initial blind follow, after continuous losses, film production will still return to storytelling. What the audience wants to see is the complete story, not just the gorgeous fights and scenes. So why should he care about these, seizing this opportunity to make a fortune from it is the right thing to do.

The filming of this content was finished soon, and Remy announced a few minutes of rest, and then began to film the battle between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin. Adrian, who watched silently from the beginning to the end, once again expressed his affirmation to Sam Remy in his heart. .

"Hi, Ed." Kirsten's voice rang in my ear at this moment.

"Hi, Kiki." Adrian turned his head immediately, then raised his eyebrows imperceptibly, the little goblin in front of him had a shy expression, and seemed a little embarrassed to talk to him, but only he knew, What kind of heart is hidden under this shy expression.

"What's the matter?" he asked gently.

"Yes, it's just, can I have a chat with you for a while? It's in the trailer over there." Kirsten bit her lip and looked at him with pleading eyes, "The following shooting doesn't include my shot .”

Really first-rate acting. Adrian applauded secretly, then raised his hand as a gesture of invitation. Kirsten didn't speak, and immediately turned around and walked towards the nearby trailer. At first, he walked well, but when he got to the trailer, his cocky tún, which was stretched round by the cheongsam, began to twist and turn sharply. Adrian, who was following behind her, was swaying, and a thought suddenly popped up in his mind. He seemed a little uncomfortable when watching her performance before, could it be...

"Hey, Lawrence," after entering the trailer, Kirsten closed the door and leaned out half of his body from the window and called to a nearby staff member, "I want to rest here and tell Wyman that the director needs me, Just come and call me."

Listening to her voice, Adrian found a chair nearby and sat down. Just as he sat down, his throat couldn't help but move. Kirsten, who was leaning over the window, not only raised her butt high, but also slowly picked up the skirt of the cheongsam with her hands, and then, a pair of snow-white buttocks were completely exposed to Adri In front of An's eyes, what's more important is that there is no bottom kù under the skirt.

"Thank you, Lawrence, you are such a good man." Kirsten at the window said to the people outside with an innocent smile, and at the same time put his hands behind him, and moved his wonderful thongs towards Adrian .