Made in Hollywood

On the office floor of the Beverly Hills Sky Film Studio, a middle-aged man wearing glasses hurried to the office at the end of the corridor, knocked on the door twice, and opened the door after receiving a response from inside. walked in.

"David."

After saying hello and getting permission from the other party, he sat across the desk and said directly, "I just received the latest news, which is related to Duke Rosenberg."

Hearing this name, David Ellison immediately raised his head and asked, "Bill, where is it?"

"Businesses that compete directly with us."

The middle-aged man named Bill said solemnly, "Didn't you remind me that Tina Fey is also paying attention to those Hollywood platter projects that Relativity and Dune want to transfer?"

David Ellison nodded. Since the end of last year, he has been raising funds to take over the projects of several Wall Street film funds when they are unable to sustain them.

He is very clear that although he has invested in the production of some films, as well as extremely successful box-office projects such as "I Am Legend", Sky Film Studio is not welcomed by the mainstream of Hollywood at all, and wants to become a part of Hollywood that is not ignored , not only need funds, but also need to make corresponding achievements.

At the same time, it is necessary to establish certain contacts with major companies.

Taking over these projects is undoubtedly the best opportunity.

The development of things proved that this is indeed a good opportunity. The economic crisis has had a huge impact on Wall Street and directly affected Hollywood. Many companies are facing difficulties in capital turnover and serious shortage of projects.

It's just that he saw this situation, and Duke Rosenberg also saw it.

Sky Film Studio is in action, and a film foundation of the other party is not slow, although it wants to avoid those film funds sitting on the ground and raising prices. Both sides are relatively restrained, but they have also formed a certain competitive relationship.

Ever since he learned that Duke Rosenberg was doing the same thing, David Ellison has been trying his best to find ways and channels to find out which movie projects the other party is interested in.

The last movie the other party was interested in was "The Man From Earth". After he bought it, he lost money in theaters, but after selling the offline rights to Netflix. The other party has made a lot of gains in the rental market. Although it cannot be compared with those films that have invested tens of millions of dollars, it is definitely outstanding in the rental income of similar films, and is even regarded as a masterpiece by some cut film lovers.

Thinking of Duke Rosenberg's words that it is not suitable for theaters now, David Ellison is deeply touched. The other party obviously has no thought of pushing this film into theaters.

Facts have also proved that there is only one way for such a film to enter the theater.

Although more and more do not like Duke? Rosenberg. David Ellison knew how well the other party looked at the film and the film market.

Looking at his competent subordinate, David Ellison asked, "What projects is he optimistic about?"

“Twentieth Century Fox’s Avatar and X-Men reboots, Walt Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean 4…”

Hearing these names, David Ellison was not surprised at all. The latter two can be said to be sequels to the blockbuster series, while the former is James Cameron's masterpiece.

He is also optimistic about these three films, but it is not easy to get the investment shares of Wall Street funds in his hands. Especially the 20th Century Fox project, the other party is one of Duke Rosenberg's closest collaborators. Presumably, I don't want to see myself intervene in it.

"Are there any other projects?" David Ellison asked again.

The middle-aged man named Bill adjusted his glasses and said, "There are some more, and they are all Disney projects."

David Ellison couldn't help raising his eyebrows. "Oh? A Disney project?"

After losing the Pixar studio, Walt Disney’s animated films fell into a slump, and began to turn more energy to live-action films, becoming one of the companies that cooperated with Wall Street the most, and even took out nearly ten large projects to cooperate with the film fund .

"Disney is doing Tron in post-production," Bill said, referring to the most expensive of these projects, "and Ridley Scott is shooting "Robin Hood," according to the famous science fiction author Evans. Degar Rice Burroughs' adaptation of "Battlefield" and Disney's toy movie "Battleship" purchased from Hasbro."

David Ellison nodded slightly.

These names are also not unexpected, they are all well-known big productions in the industry, he has also learned a little bit, as long as two of these films can be sold well, it is enough to guarantee Disney's profit.

Big investment and big production are the mainstream of Hollywood, and David Ellison knows this very well.

"Do you know the investment situation of these films?" he asked.

"I just had someone check it before I came here." Bill just recalled a little, and said, "The production cost of "Tron Wars" is 170 million US dollars, using the latest film shooting and production technology; The estimated cost of Robin Hood is 200 million US dollars, not only did Ridley Scott be invited as the director, but Russe Crowe and Cate Blanchett are also the leading actors and actresses; "Alien Battlefield"..."

He paused for a moment, and then said, "This project is still in the preparatory stage, but Disney and Relativity have invested a total of 80 million US dollars in start-up funds, and the production cost is initially expected to be no less than 250 million US dollars; The situation of "Super Battleship" is similar to "Alien Battlefield", Relativity has only invested a certain amount of start-up funds, and the project is also in the preparatory stage."

Fingers tapped the armrest of the chair slowly, David Ellison thought for a few minutes, then suddenly smiled, "Duke Rosenberg is persecuting Disney and Michael Eisner."

He said to himself, "If you can get the corresponding shares of these Disney films, what will Michael Eisner do? If the film is successful, your own project will bring huge profits to the opponent. , How should he, the chairman and CEO, explain to the general meeting of shareholders."

"Duke Rosenberg has a very good idea!" David Ellison snorted coldly, and then said, "Bill, have someone carefully examine these projects. Also, ask Michael Eisner and Ryan Kavanaugh from Relativity, I'm going to talk to them individually."

As long as the results of the investigation are satisfactory enough, he will definitely stop Duke Rosenberg's plan!

Los Angeles is still hot in July, and the bright sunshine from the sky can easily give people a hot feeling, making the already dry climate even more uncomfortable. Fortunately, the seaside in Malibu is slightly better than the inland Some, the sea breeze that blows from time to time can always bring a little coolness.

"Is that big guy really here?"

The air-conditioning in the Rolls-Royce is full. Even so, Scarlett Johansson still fanned it from time to time with an embroidered fan purchased from China, "Have you seen it? Does it start with enough horsepower?" ?”

"Honey, I haven't watched it either." Duke quietly turned down the air conditioner a little, "You just came back from Argentina after promoting "Captain America", and I just came back from the Western Pacific region, so I haven't had time to watch it yet. .”

"Thinking of going to take the world's number one yacht soon..." Scarlett smiled so much that her eyes curled up. She touched her chest and said, "My heart is beating faster."

Duke immediately poured cold water on her, "It's no longer number one in the world."

"Isn't it number one in the world?" Scarlett asked, seeing Duke nodded, and said nonchalantly, "At least it used to be number one in the world."

After more than two years of waiting, the yacht ordered by Duke finally arrived at the Malibu Wharf last month, but as he said, the yacht that was the longest in the world when it was built is now ranked among the top three. Don't go in, the super rich Abramovich from Russia and the Crown Prince of Dubai and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi are building yachts longer than his.

The Rolls-Royce parked in front of the Malibu pier, and as soon as she opened the door and got off the car, Scarlett looked to the west, and saw a huge white monster docked on the deep-water berth of the pier. The yacht that I have seen several times in the picture.

This big guy over 500 feet long is docked on the pier like a white hill. There are ships bigger than it here, and there are tens of thousands of tons of cargo ships in the distance, but none of them A boat can be as attractive as it is.

"Let's go there."

After closing the car door, Duke reminded Scarlett to walk towards the yacht first, and Scarlett quickly followed.

The two boarded the yacht, and the captain was already waiting here. Under his introduction, they made a roughly round trip.

This is a yacht that can go on ocean voyages. The crew and captain must have excellent technology and be reliable enough. Several friends from the military recommended this retired naval officer to Duke. At the same time, other crew members on board , They are basically retired personnel from the Navy, and the escorts are retired special forces from the Navy SEALs.

Similarly, maintaining the operation of such a yacht also requires a lot of expenses every year.

After going around the deck, bar, dance hall, master bedroom, swimming pool, and private cinema, Duke and Scarlett walked into the main living room of the yacht. The design here is quite characteristic, and a loggia takes up the space of the entire yacht. The width connects the main living room and the banquet hall, and the curved structure at the stern is equipped with viewing glass windows, providing a 270-degree invincible landscape.

Standing in front of the glass window, Scarlett looked at the sea, as if thinking of some important question, she suddenly asked, "Did you name this yacht?"

Standing beside her, Duke shook his head and said, "Not yet."

He took Scarlett's arm, "Honey, this is your right." (To be continued ~^~)

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