Hollywood Starts with Animation

Once Zucker successfully acquires Universal Pictures, then Wald Pictures will no longer be the top company under the Big Six, but will become a complete giant film company. At the same time, Universal Pictures also has one of only seven seats in the Motion Picture Association of America.

seat?

It determines what kind of rating a film company can obtain, and directly affects the box office results of a film.

Because of the movie's rating, Zucker has been stuck in the neck by big companies more than once.

G (General), PG (General), PG-13 (Tutorial), R (Restricted), NC-17 (No viewing at or under 17)...

The Hollywood movie grading system is based on the movie's theme, language, level of violence, sexuality, sex scenes, drug use scenes, etc., which represent the opinions that most parents may give.

Its purpose is to provide parents with relevant information about movies in advance, so as to help parents decide which movies are suitable for children of a certain age to watch.

"The starting point is good, but as time goes by, big companies in the United States, relying on the power of their seats, wantonly exclude dissidents, suppressing opponents to death..."

The age group classification of viewers directly determines the age of moviegoers entering the cinema to buy tickets and watch movies.

You say, is it important or not? !

In 1999, before the film "Spartan 300" produced by Wald Pictures was about to be released, Zucker and others submitted an application to the American Film Institute.

But what about the resulting movie ratings?

Yes - NC-17!

This means that viewers aged 17 or under are not allowed to enter the cinema to watch. Undoubtedly, this NC-17 rating result will make the movie "Spartan 300" lose a large number of audiences.

Later, Zucker got help from Paramount, so that "Spartan 300" received an R (restricted).

The R rating is already very good, at least saving the audience who is 17 years old.

A 17-year-old audience alone can at least bring a potential market of millions of movie audiences to "Spartan 300 Warriors".

The larger the audience, the more the movie box office will be.

So how important it is to have the only 7 seats in the Motion Picture Association of America!

Paramount, Universal, Disney, 20th Century Fox, Sony Columbia, Warner,

Combined with a currently ailing giant, MGM, they hold the Motion Picture Association of America's only seven seats.

Seats, symbols of giants!

Something that other studios can only dream of, but can't get!

Of course, after the rise of future streaming giant Netflix, the Motion Picture Association of America had to add a seat for Netflix.

"Boss, if we can really acquire Universal Pictures, then we can win a seat in the Motion Picture Association, which is definitely beneficial for the future development of the company."

Vice President Dusen is excited now.

Dude, that's Universal Pictures, one of the six major Hollywood studios!

Zucker clenched his fists and said, "Seats are important, and Universal Pictures owns a series of very valuable film rights!"

"Jurassic Park" series, "The Mummy" series, "Back to the Future" series, "Bourneville" series...

Including "Gladiator", "Hannibal", "Fake God"...

Wait, a series of movie copyrights owned by Universal Pictures is definitely a huge sweet pastry, let alone Zucker, anyone will be very jealous.

"But boss, the problem is coming!"

Vice President Du Sen: "According to the existing strength of our Golden Dawn Entertainment Group and your financial resources, boss, we are fully capable of acquiring Universal, but Universal's parent company, Vivendi Group, is there really a problem?"

"Even if it really faces huge losses and has to sell off some of its assets, will it definitely sell Universal Pictures?"

Zucker nodded in agreement.

The French Vivendi Group has successfully transformed from a water company to a global media giant in just a few years, the most important part of which is Universal Pictures!

You know, it has only been more than a year since Vivendi completed the acquisition of Universal Pictures...

Is it willing to give up Universal Pictures?

As a result, Zucker is not very clear!

Of course, as a traveler, Zhu Ke still has the advantage of foresight.

"I remember that in the future, NBC, the American public television giant, would buy Universal Pictures and make it NBC-Universal Pictures."

"Moreover, behind the TV giant NBC, is the old American giant General Electric!"

Zucker was thinking in his heart.

Year 2003?

year 2004?

2005?

Even if Zucker is a traveler, he doesn't quite remember General Electric Company, when it entered the market to acquire Universal Pictures!

"Boss, I think whether there will be a problem with Vivendi, we must start collecting data now, and once the news is true, then we must intervene immediately, otherwise other companies will definitely swarm, and it will be too late for us to say anything. "

Dusen made suggestions.

In a word, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared!

Zucker nodded: "I fully agree. From today onwards, you will set up an additional project team, which is specially responsible for collecting information on Vivendi and Universal Pictures."

"Yes, boss."

Where would Duson refuse?

This is the rhythm of adding a burden. It's a good thing for him, and it's too late to be happy...

Once he successfully brokers the company's acquisition of Universal, the next CEO after Victor will have no one to compete with, and it is absolutely a sure thing.

......

the next day.

Kevin Feige, the president of Wald Pictures, once again came to Zucker's office.

At the same time, there is Du Sen, vice president of the head office.

The two discussed with Zucker about the announcement of the two films "The Chainsaw" and "The Devil Wears Prada". After all, if he wanted to successfully acquire Universal Pictures, Zucker would not mind to teach Universal Pictures a lesson first.

The movie The Scorpion King?

Ha ha!

In the original time and space, after the movie was released, relying on the fan base of "The Mummy", this movie called "The Mummy: The Prequel" successfully attracted a large number of fans to watch the movie.

Coupled with the off-season schedule in April, the movie "Scorpion King" can be described as a box office bomb like Dugu seeking defeat!

In the first three days of the first weekend, the film won 36.2 million US dollars in one fell swoop, winning the North American box office champion of the week, and breaking the record for the best film premiere in the North American box office in April.

As the starring actor in the play, Dwayne Johnson, known as "The Rock", became famous in one fell swoop!

But what about now?

Zucker didn't want to see The Scorpion King succeed!

The two films "The Saw" and "The Devil Wears Prada", which were released one after the other in "The Scorpion King", can definitely give it a huge blow!

And, Disney is also in!

The $75 million-plus movie "The Sign of the Sky," starring Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix, among others, and Touchstone Knows It Wrong, could also be a huge hit for Universal's "The Scorpion King." influences.

"April in North America has always been a low season, but this year's April is undoubtedly very lively."

Zhu Kelang said: "They all said that "The Chainsaw", which only cost more than 1 million US dollars, is a piece of junk, but I think it will create a miracle!"

Chainsaw Horror!

One of the most classic and best horror movies in North American cinema of the 21st century, will it be junk? !

" "The second is sent.