King of Hollywood

No matter how lively things are, they will gradually calm down after the wash of time, not to mention the Oscars, even if Sophie Marceau won the best actress as a French actress, even if the director of Miracle won the best director and best film again , still cannot violate the law. Of course, the relationship between the miracle girls and the miracle director has always been a hot topic of discussion and will continue to be discussed.

Well, in fact, except for some critics and some filmmakers, people basically didn't care about Adrian's best director and best film. Everyone knows that he has performed many miracles, everyone knows that he is brilliant, everyone knows that he has been a regular at the Oscars for several years, everyone knows the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy - and "poor" "The Matrix" three This part, this is what the director of Miracle himself said - it has aroused great repercussions around the world, and the vast majority of book fans think that the adaptation is very good. Everyone knows that he can make any movie... He won the best director and best movie Isn't it a normal thing?

As for critics' criticism of the new Best Actress Sophie, oh, there will be such comments every year, at most this year there will be more. They criticized Monica at the beginning, but did the academy take it back? Just watch it when it's lively. Therefore, instead of discussing this, it is more meaningful to discuss which miracle girl the miracle director will promote next year.

"Speaking of which, these people don't seem to count Nada in the miracle girl industry because of the smoke I threw out? It must be interesting to wait until the end of the year." Adrian manipulated the mouse to browse the webpage and said.

"Isn't this what you want to see?" Claude, standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, replied immediately. Then he waved his hand and brought the topic back: "Hey, have you thought about it seriously, Ed?"

"Didn't we reach an agreement?" Adrian raised his head and spread his hands.

"Of course not, there is no doubt that it is more appropriate for Comcast to continue to be his broadband provider, but..." Claude pursed his lips, "Do you think this is a good thing for us?" Chance?"

"You want to buy Disney?" Adrian couldn't help raising his eyebrows.

"Why not? Eisner is about to step down, there is no doubt about it. Even if he can finally stop Comcast's hostile takeover," Crowder said quickly, "since he will be the last member of the Disney family Getting kicked out from the board of directors is doomed, even if Roy Disney is indeed not a qualified businessman."

"So we started after helping them tide over the difficulties. Eisner had to turn a blind eye, right?" Adrian continued, and then frowned.

Although the media suddenly snatched Comcast's promising AT\u0026adband a few years ago, this did not dissuade them from wanting to transform themselves into a media group. So when Disney started to have civil strife, they took the opportunity to make a hostile takeover of it. Eisner wouldn't say yes, of course, but those on the board who were starting to scramble because of Roy Disney's departure didn't think so, and Comcast offered a high price.

Comcast did not spend too much time and money on AT\u0026adband, and Disney was smaller than its previous life due to media competition. Although it has become more compact and more efficient, it was not so easy for them to fight against Comcast in their previous lives, let alone now. But there are advantages and disadvantages, when Eisner asked Redstone and Crowder for help. They all agreed.

In his previous life, Eisner considered resisting Comcast's hostile takeover through a merger. It doesn't need to be done, but it is enough to make a gesture. But after he found Redstone, the latter clearly rejected him. proposal. At that time Viacom had CBS, and Disney had it. If it does, Comcast could make a big case for regulatory hurdles.

However, what originally belonged to Disney is now owned by the media, so this worry is gone. Then, with Viacom and the media making gestures, Disney will have the confidence to shut out Comcast. In any case, almost all of the top media groups in the world have developed in this field from the very beginning, including young media. Therefore, as Claude said before, it is more appropriate for Comcast to be an operator honestly, which can be regarded as a kind of common hatred to some extent.

However, Adrian did not expect that Claude really had the idea of ​​including Disney in his pocket.

"I object." After closing his eyes and thinking carefully for a moment, passing a lot of things in his mind once, Adrian gave his own answer, "We don't need it."

"No need?" Claude frowned, obviously this answer didn't fit his mind.

"Yes, we have what Disney has, and we have what Disney doesn't have, so why do we need Disney?" Adrian spread his hands and said. To be honest, he was really tempted at the beginning. The signs are attractive enough, not to mention their operational capabilities are not bad.

But everything has pros and cons, especially for acquisitions at this level. Although Adrian is relatively mediocre in business, he has accumulated a lot of experience over the years, not to mention he can see the future. Therefore, in his view, there is absolutely no need for the current media to acquire Disney.

"It's very simple, the market," Crowder immediately said his opinion, "Disney occupies a considerable share of the market for children and teenagers, and they have inherent advantages in this. Although we have made a lot of efforts, and in your We’ve made good progress with the backing of Disney, but it’s going to take a while to get to where they are. So wouldn’t it be better to have them in our system? Not to mention that Disney has quite a history.”

Hearing the last sentence, Adrian couldn't help laughing. He roughly understood what Claude was thinking. From a certain point of view, he had a little faith in the reason why he was tempted.

"I have asked people to analyze their financial situation in detail. Indeed, if the acquisition is successful, we will have to bear a lot of debt, but the burden is not important to us who are operating well, and it is completely worth it." Crowder continued.

"I believe this, Crowe, since you said it, then there must be no problem, but my concerns are not on it." Adrian said after organizing his words, "You know, our future is not here above."

"Yes, yes. I know that our future is in the Internet. You have said it hundreds of times, Ed," Crowder was a little displeased, "but this does not conflict with the acquisition of Disney, does it?"

"I remember Eisner sent the same message to News Corp. at the same time as he was asking us for help, but Murdoch made it very clear that they were not going to think about it," Adrian said of his performance. I didn't take it to heart, "Yes, I know. Although the media can basically rank first in the media industry, News Corporation has always been catching up closely. If they don't work hard to maintain the momentum, they will be surpassed. However, Crowe , Sometimes we should also look at the opponent's thinking. Yes, the acquisition of Disney can allow us to expand our scale again, but as the proverb says, cunning mice are easy to be overwhelmed, and blind expansion can easily drag us down."

At this point, he paused, carefully observing Claude's expression before continuing: "Disney has done a good job in the youth market. But we have also done a good job, and I have already had several good ones. Ideas, why can’t wait to eat this piece of cake, which seems to be delicious at present? Our future is in the Internet. I have said it many times. Google has confirmed that they will be listed this year. , and it will surely become the most eye-catching IT stock in the past few years. Not to mention that Victor's k, uTube and the just-launched ter are all operating very well."

Claude showed a thoughtful expression, which made Adrian heave a sigh of relief: "We have always been ahead of other media groups in this respect, and it is the thing that should be managed with the most care, why must we focus on Disney? It’s better for them to appear in front of everyone as an independent media group than for us to be on the cusp.”

Finally, he stood up and said in conclusion: "We are still young, Crowe, this is our greatest advantage, we - are already legends!"

This sentence is what Adrian really wants to say. Just like most Americans always subconsciously envy the history of Europe, Claude also hopes that the group can have more companies with qualifications. The most despised part of the media has always been its youth. It has only grown from a small company to its current scale in the early ten years. It is one of their labels that they have no background. Even if they acquire Universal and Polygram in the future, they will also pick not come down.

This is another important reason why Crowder wants to acquire Disney in addition to market factors.

Adrian also thought so at first, but because of his previous life experience, he knew very well that the foundation is sometimes an honor, but sometimes it is also a burden. Just like people, when they are young, they are always impulsive and dare to fight hard. When they are old and see more things, they will gradually become conservative.

For a company, the media is still very young, and Adrian and Crowder, who are in charge, are equally young—not to mention the old men like Eisner, Murdoch, and Redstone, even if compared with these old men The people who pushed down the front desk in the group are still very young. So, why bother to care about it? What's more, as Adrian said just now, they are already legends.

However, in the early ten years, Adrian and Claude became the most powerful people in the media industry from being unknown. A fairly influential media group, which can be called a miraculous development process, must enter the MBA courses of various schools.

Throughout history, companies with such a development speed can be counted on two hands. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are living legends. In fact, Adrian's grand plan is also advancing towards this goal. Of course, it is more for himself.

"Okay." Claude finally let go, "I'll have someone reassess."

It is not surprising that he did not expressly give up, indicating that he still has his own ideas. Adrian understands very well, and he knows that he must still have requests.

"However." Claude continued, with a smirk, "You have to make sure that we make some progress in the youth market."

"Okay," Adrian said dumbfounded, "I said I already have some ideas."

Adrian does have an idea, a very good idea, without the burden of ten years, without conflicts and wrangling with Miramax. Although Eisner’s shrinking strategy makes Disney’s scale not as good as other media groups, the overall It is still expanding. And the benefits are quite good. Therefore, their civil strife must be very long, at least longer than Adrian remembered, which gave him a chance, and he discovered many interesting things.

After solving this matter, Adrian immediately turned his attention to other aspects. The Oscar has passed, and he has already won the second Best Director and made a good start. Naturally, the second step of the plan has to be carried out. Anyway, he is the director and producer, and he doesn't need to be exposed in front of the camera like a star.

Therefore, Adrian began to get busy with the early stage of "Brokeback Mountain", not only to prepare for the location of Montana--in fact, this movie is basically shot on location--but also to prepare for other locations. A series of things are arranged properly. Needless to say, it is necessary to acquire or help Disney. Claude has not completely given up on his views, and several more discussions are needed. Adrian always felt that he seemed to have overlooked something. When he was persuading Claude, something flashed through his mind, but he couldn't catch it, and he couldn't find it when he tried to find it.

This is also normal. Although Adrian's memory is good, it doesn't mean that he can think of anything at any time.

In addition, it is the later stage of "Indomitable Movement". After the "Matrix" trilogy and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy are over, he can devote more energy to make it more perfect, although He didn't put much energy into those two trilogies before.

Then, some movies or TV series should also be asked. For example, "Return to New Jersey" starring Scarlett has been scheduled to be released in the off-season at the end of March, and "King Kong" directed and produced by Peter Jackson, with Naomi as the heroine, has also aimed at this year's summer vacation.

For the former, there is nothing to say. Adrian glanced at it briefly. There are too many movies with the theme of "a slightly sick teenager regaining himself because of love and friendship", and "Love in New Jersey" is not particularly impressive. A bright spot. However, Scarlett is relatively speaking, although the temperament of the original Natalie is half a chip, but more lively. Quite likable, she is quite suitable for this kind of role.

Moreover, although this kind of movie is clichéd, there is always a market, and as long as the plot is satisfactory, the reputation will not be bad, and the cost is also low, so you can still earn some money, which is suitable for Scarlett to maintain her popularity. But that's all.

As for "King Kong", how should I put it, under Adrian's intervention, this version of "King Kong" has improved a lot, at least King Kong as the protagonist did not come out after half of the plot, and the rhythm is not bad, The atmospheric scenes are well edited, but...Peter Jackson is still suitable for shooting that kind of pure fantasy movie.

He is still obsessed with CG, so that the special effects are rendered too much. Although the island where King Kong is located looks beautiful and charming, the level of tone is too obvious, which gives people an unreal feeling. It doesn't matter if it is placed in a movie with a fantasy background like "Lord of the Rings", but if it is placed in a movie based on reality, it will inevitably be a bit nondescript.

But Adrian didn't say much, and let Jackson observe the market's reaction when the movie was released, because he took Naomi so beautifully.

Naomi's appearance in "King Kong" can be described as quite bright and charming, especially the weak and pitiful appearance shown in the opening part because of the Great Depression, which is enough to make many people feel pity for me, so Ah Derian had always been glad to have taken the small step to keep her close. It's just that I originally wanted her to master a behind-the-scenes or shooting skill, but it seems that it will take a long time.

The reason why he asked Naomi to take the shot when he and Nicole filmed "The Cheating Wife" is to see if she can help him in this in the future. I know that from lighting to props to shooting, he is in charge of everything alone, and the efficiency is too low. Up to now, he has only completed the film "Shakespeare Betrayed". Although "The Cheating Wife" has been filmed with great difficulty, it will take time to edit it out—— This is also one of the things he is busy with recently.

Fortunately, Sophie is gradually letting go in terms of directing. Maybe she is not as talented as other female directors, but she is well-behaved, but there is no problem. It is definitely better to let her direct the camera, and to guide her from the sidelines. .

Well, Adrian may not have other ideas in persuading Sophie to become a director at first, but he definitely has some ideas later, so he wants to train other women as well. Everyone getting together to work on some woman's famous work, huh, that must be fun, and the relationship will be better with each other, and...closer around him.

Just like Naomi, after Adrian and Nicole had a passionate collision in front of the camera and said that she could pay her salary by applying for a "VIP card", she also vaguely revealed in private that she wanted to apply for a "VIP card" VIP card".

Adrian will definitely not refuse. Anyway, after this year and next year, the impact on the best actress will come to an end for the time being. Naomi wants this easy, and she will have to wait at least three or four years, just right. handle. Of course, it will take time, and there are at least two women who will apply this year, so take your time, just like letting her learn to hold a mirror or light.

That's what Adrian was going to do before getting ready for Brokeback Mountain—oh, and one more thing, a long-planned thing. (to be continued..)