King of Hollywood

Chapter 256 Let them take the lead

"Great," Adrian clapped his hands lightly, "So, can you give me a specific time now?"

"Of course—no." Claude shook his head and laughed, "I told you many times, Ed, don't be so impatient, we can't give Ted or anyone else a chance, many people have watched follow our actions."

When he said this, he paused, looked at the old man who was still standing and talking together in the distance, and suddenly laughed: "Oh, of course, if you can ask them to help you in all aspects without reaching out, I promise you can do it tomorrow." Take it down."

Then he pretended to think about it: "Yeah, think about it carefully, if you directed "Schindler's List" yourself, maybe you could really convince them."

"That's impossible. Steven got the right to adapt it as early as the beginning of the 1990s. I was able to step in because I was prepared, but I also had some luck." Adrian shrugged disapprovingly. Looking over there, the old men have probably finished talking and things are going away.

"There will be opportunities in the future." He said in a low voice.

Adrian has done so much, intervening in the production of "Schindler's List" and providing Spielberg with all the convenience, it is the idea of ​​these people. The relationships built through a film that had major global repercussions and widespread sympathy for Holocaust victims were far stronger than purely financial ones, and his grandmother was Jewish .

Such a network of people, together with the two photos shared by Uncle Anderson and Godfather, if they can be perfectly and closely combined and continue to deepen, it will only be beneficial to his career and not harmful. Only with a solid foundation can we build a standing empire

"Well, I'm just waiting for your good news," Adrian said, reaching out and punching Claude's chest, "but don't make me wait too long, I've been preparing some things for a long time."

"Okay, okay, I will try my best." Claude smiled, and then thought of something, "However, Ed, if Steven decides to form his own film company, you don't really plan to invest yet Bar?"

"Why not?" Adrian asked back, but he immediately understood what Claude meant.

"Don't worry, Crowe, we're just investing, and the amount won't be too big." He laughed meaningfully, "And the investment Steven wants can't be solved with two to three hundred million dollars."

"What does he want to do?" Claude raised his eyebrows in surprise, but immediately reacted: "What do you want to do?"

"I don't want to do anything," Adrian maintained his meaningful smile, "I just add fire to him, I will encourage him, a little bit of everything, movies, TV series, animation, music, games, etc. Etc. I'll suggest to him, since I can do it, why can't you, you're much more connected in this circle than I am, all you need is a huge sum of money, it's a big deal for you It's not difficult."

"Shield?" Claude raised his eyebrows.

"Well, you also said that after the acquisition of TBs, we will become very popular. For the young media, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages." Adrian looked at his best friend with a smile, "But it's just a reason, remember what I said to you before, Crowe? We need someone to challenge the Hollywood order before us. They must have good strength, can persist for a long time and can leverage the entire power plate , so that we can seize more opportunities to fully develop until the accumulation is complete and rise with thunderous momentum. Steven fully meets these conditions, he has enough status and connections, plus I am a living With an example, I can be sure that he has already moved his heart. Besides..."

"If they succeed, we can take it as a good investment and form an alliance; if they fail, we will have the priority if we want to acquire." Claude added.

"That's right." Adrian nodded approvingly, "But in my opinion, the second possibility is mostly."

"Really? Are you so sure that they won't be like us?" Claude showed a curious look.

"Because I'm in the media." Adrian's smile was full of confidence and at the same time seemed unfathomable.

"Here you are again, Ed, you seem to be so confident all the time, blind confidence." Claude said half-jokingly.

"Because..." Adrian suddenly thought of a sentence, and the smile on his face became wider, "My eyes can see the future"

The reason why the dreamworks in my memory ended up being acquired was that, firstly, the stall was very large at the beginning, and all aspects of movies, music, TV dramas, animation, and games had to be mastered; The existing order posed a huge challenge, and as a result, it was restricted by other companies. In addition, there were some problems in the management, and failure was almost inevitable.

Although Adrian spread out his business from the very beginning, he had to get involved in industries related to the media, but he had his own desires, and he knew better than anyone else how to proceed. More importantly, he also has a person with excellent ability who can be trusted wholeheartedly to manage the company. He completely delegates power and hardly asks the other party's decision-making. Such a perfect complement, coupled with the connections that do not lose to Spielberg, is naturally not DreamWorks. can be compared.

And it is precisely because of the example of DreamWorks in memory that Adrian set up a strategy of low-key development. Now, except for a few old foxes, most people in the circle only know that he is the boss of the media. But I don't know how much his net worth is. However, since he wants to build his own media empire, it will inevitably not attract attention. For example, the acquisition of TBs this time, in order to create a better development environment for himself, Adrian also took advantage of the opportunity of filming "Schindler's List" Started to encourage Spielberg to come out and take the lead, diverting attention and at the same time prying Hollywood's power plate for them.

This is not difficult, in fact, even if he does not encourage Spielberg will do so, after the glory of the early years, he also began to ambitiously want to establish his own media company, Adrian just let it a little A little early.

"DreamWorks?" Spielberg asked suddenly, with surprise in his tone.

"Huh? Did I say something?" Adrian looked at him puzzled, unable to tell that the expression was intentional.

Both of them were wearing well-fitting suits and bow ties, sitting at the round table in the resplendent hall, listening to the music played by the band while talking in a low voice. This is a charity dinner held by the Jewish community in Los Angeles, and many Hollywood celebrities are invited, and Spielberg and Adrian are naturally among them. Although he just attended the godfather's reception the day before yesterday, there is no way. At the beginning of the new year, there are always many such parties that cannot be refused, let alone this dinner...

"Dreamworks, you said the name." Spielberg reminded.

"Oh, I mean, you have established a dream factory." Adrian said after carefully recalling, and then asked: "Is there any problem?"

"No, nothing, I just think this name is very good, if you really want to create a film company," Spielberg pushed his glasses, "I think, maybe this name will be used."

"So you've already decided?" Adrian asked, raising his eyebrows.

"Not yet. I still have to think about it carefully. This is a big deal." Spielberg said noncommittally.

"That's what you think of what Powers said before." Adrian immediately changed the subject. This kind of thing can't be rushed. If you talk too much, it will make people think that you have ulterior motives. Anyway, the establishment of DreamWorks is a matter of time. .

After chatting for a few more words, Adrian suddenly brought the topic back to "Schindler's List".

"The response to the movie is very good, especially in Europe. I have to admire you, Steven, such a movie can actually make money." Adrian laughed, glanced at Spielberg and then changed his subject. Re: "That's just right, I plan to donate my part to set up a foundation for recording and preserving written and audio testimonies of survivors of planned genocide and massacres around the world, including World War II this time. Inside."

"Do you really think so, Ed?" Spielberg's gloomy expression suddenly turned into surprise.

"Of course, saving these can better warn the world." Adrian shrugged.

"Great, count me in." Spielberg said immediately.

"Do you have such a plan too, Steven?" Adrian showed a surprised look.

"Yes, I have this idea, but it hasn't taken shape yet. I have a concrete concept after you said it just now. I have to say that you are ahead of me again." Spielberg said a little excitedly.

"Don't say that, I'm just used to taking one step and thinking two or three steps." Adrian kept smiling. With his acting skills, he could definitely win an Oscar.

Naturally, it is more beneficial for such a foundation to be in his own hands, and the connection with the Jews is also closer-of course, this degree must be grasped well. Although his uncle is not a racist, but...

In addition, he can also openly put in the massacre materials on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, so that more people can learn about it. But that's all. If you don't work hard on some things, you will never be able to accomplish them by relying on others.

"Hi, godfather, how are you?" A soft and pleasant voice came over at this moment, Adrian's eyes lit up immediately, and a dignified beauty in white appeared in front of him, with soft golden and gray-green eyes, The slim appearance exudes a seductive youthful atmosphere, but the face is a little wide, and it will not look good if the hair is tied up.

"Oh, dear, you are so beautiful today." Spielberg stood up with a smile, hugged the beautiful girl, and slapped his face again, before introducing him to Adrian.

"This is Gwyneth Paltrow, Ed, my, um, goddaughter—Gwynne, and this is Adrian Cowell, Hollywood's miracle director."\u003c/p\u003e