Three Hundred and Twelve - Do You Want an Oscar? !

The preparatory meeting for "The Matrix" is still going on. Wayne doesn't want to interfere too much with Zack Snyder. Since he chooses to trust the other party, he must maintain the authority of the other party's crew from the beginning.

This is the reason why he doesn't stay in the conference room to observe. The main behind-the-scenes workers will definitely focus their attention on him as soon as they see him appear. Since he will not be deeply involved in this project, there is no need for him Make Zack Snyder's job harder.

As he walked into the elevator with the Warner Bros. CEO, Wayne was also thinking about the changes in his plans.

Now, due to the sudden pregnancy of the Australian girl, this project will have to be postponed for at least a year, and this must be done before Naomi Watts has other ideas.

After deducting the funds that need to be invested in "The Matrix", there is probably about 20 million US dollars left in Greenberg Studio's account. This part of the money that was originally intended to be used to launch "King Kong" can now be used Somewhere else.

Thinking about the rationality of the follow-up plan, when he came to Jeff Robinov's office, he was not in a hurry to speak. The preparatory meeting downstairs would still be held for a long time, which meant that it would definitely be at the Warner Bros. Building today. Stay long.

"Thanks."

Taking the coffee handed over by his secretary, Wayne took a sip and put it on the table. He walked to a small golf lawn in the rest area with interest, squatted down and touched it, only to realize that it was just a fake product, not a real one. Real turf.

Jeff Robinov was also not in a hurry to get down to business. He took out a club from the rack and stood there and waved it twice. "I'm usually too busy with my work and only have these two hobbies. I can't spare much time to go to the stadium, so I made this thing. I can wave it a few times when I have time, and I can also look out the window and let my eyes rest for a while. .”

Almost every conversation between them is mainly about work. Coupled with Wayne's well-known workaholic personality, it is an opportunity to talk about other things and deepen the relationship between the two parties. Jeff Robinov Also very willing.

"The scenery here is indeed beautiful." Following the words of the CEO of Warner Bros., Wayne cast his eyes downstairs from the large floor-to-ceiling windows, looking at the prosperity of Burbank, the media capital, where there are rare high-rise buildings in Los Angeles, a small area This place is home to countless media practitioners and companies.

Most of the people hurriedly passing by downstairs, regardless of gender, were in suits and leather shoes, walking in a hurry. Watching those little people leisurely from a high position really gave people a great sense of accomplishment.

"Here, try this." Jeff Robinov cut a large cigar with his own hands, lit it carefully with a blowtorch, walked to the window and handed it to him, pointing to the one he also had in his mouth.

"Besides golf, cigar time is my favorite. Try it. This thing is much more comfortable than your cigarette."

Looking away from the downstairs outside the window, Wayne took the cigar with an unknown name, imitated the other person and slowly took a big sip, and then endured the pain that rushed through his lungs, letting the smoke of the cigar stay in his mouth. After a while, exhale slowly through the nose.

This feeling is very uncomfortable for people who are used to smoking. Cigarettes and cigars are two completely different things.

"Yes, Wayne, calm your mind, put all the work problems behind you, and enjoy the fruity aroma that the cigar brings to your mouth, which can relax your spirit."

The two people stood side by side in front of the window, puffing away smoke while looking down at the noisy Burbank.

"Have you ever heard of the Nato music theory?"

Jeff Robinov blew out a cloud of smoke, tilted his head and chatted with him.

"The 80-20 rule?"

Hearing this term, his eyes slowly narrowed, and he immediately thought of the famous 80-20 rule.

"Not much difference." Warner Bros. CEO pointed downstairs and said: "This theory was proposed by former National Security Assistant Brzezinski. It is one of the solutions to the 80/20 rule. .

We all know that with the continuous development of society, there will be 20% of the world's elites in the future, accounting for 80% of the world's wealth and resources, and the proportion will be even greater. The remaining 80% will definitely be marginalized.

So the question is, if this is the case, there will inevitably be social conflicts. How to solve this problem? This is how the Naitoule theory came about. If you put a pacifier in the 80% of the population, increase investment in the entertainment industry, and produce more products at a low cost, you can gain happiness. "

Glancing at the expressions of the young people around him, Jeff Robinov continued: "So, the hard-working people in front of us can be said to be all in the 80% category."

Nodding, Wayne knew clearly that this was one of the truths of capitalism. And I am destined to be an exploiter, a minority who controls the majority of wealth.

"So, the pie in the entertainment industry will only get bigger and bigger. Whether Warner Brothers can always occupy an advantageous position and always get the biggest piece has a lot to do with you as the major shareholder."

In fact, even during casual chats, Jeff Robinov kept reminding the other person in subtle ways that the superhero project he produced and led was the most important thing to the company and himself.

This hugely promising blank market can now be worth tens of billions of dollars. If all goes well, in ten or twenty years, Warner Bros. will become a Hollywood giant just relying on its status as the market leader. Tyrant.

As the major shareholder of this giant and the main planner and executor of the entire universe plan, Wayne is undoubtedly one of the people who has benefited the most.

Shaking his head slightly, he held a thick cigar in his hand, looked out the window, and said: "Increase their wages, reduce their income, and then lend them money, and then keep them busy and make a lot of money." Entertainment and games to comfort them without collapsing!" The elite of society has always been designed and done in this way. This completely solidified social form, coupled with this closed-loop design, basically makes the people at the bottom We can only continue to work on the bottom layer, and the hope of cracking it is close to zero.

"The summary is correct." Jeff Robinov patted him on the shoulder, marveling at his sobriety. When I was the other person's age, I didn't see things so clearly.

"So, no matter when it comes, the market size of the entertainment industry will only get bigger and bigger! If you have observed carefully, you will understand that whether it was the Great Depression of the 1930s and 1940s, or the subsequent economic crises, the development of Hollywood has never It has not been affected at all, and the industry chain is still expanding.”

There wasn't much communication between them other than work, but just from Wayne's newly awakened awareness, the Warner Bros. CEO was sure that this young man with a persevering heart, even if he didn't work as a producer or director, would be very successful in his career. Other industries can be successful as well.

With such knowledge and wealth, if the other party wants to enter politics, he will soon be able to climb to the position of leader.

This young man keeps surprising him. They can be said to be tied together. The better the other party is, the happier he will be.

Considering Wayne's current importance to the group, as long as he has the support of the other party, he may be able to serve as CEO until retirement. From now on, whenever anyone mentions the glory of Warner Bros. in the 1990s, they will never avoid mentioning him as the leader of the company.

"Okay, let's talk business."

After taking a deep look at the busy traffic outside the window, Wayne withdrew his attention, turned around and sat on the sofa in the lounge area. This feeling of being superior and guiding the country is very satisfying and addictive, but it refutes some of his deepest understandings, so he is unwilling to continue this topic.

"In the second half of the year, except for "The Matrix", I will be a little concerned about making sure the film is in the right direction. I probably won't be too concerned about other jobs."

Hearing that he still had this arrangement, Jeff Robinov sat across from him and said in surprise: "What are the other plans you mentioned?"

Wayne put out the cigar directly in the ashtray. It took him a long time to get used to it, but he still didn't feel as happy as cigarettes. "My core team behind the scenes also need a break, and you should understand, Jeff. Movies are never something that can be made by one person."

No matter how big or small the investment in a movie is, if you want to produce a high-quality film, it cannot do without the tacit cooperation of various types of work. Therefore, sober people in the industry understand that successful movies are all the product of the cooperation of a large number of different types of work. , no matter how great the director and stars are, they can’t do without these.

Seeing that the other party listened patiently, he continued: "About November to New Year's Day, I will submit a new project plan to Warner Brothers, and then start preparations for filming. Compared with the works of the previous two years, this film The investment in the film is not high, probably only about 40 to 50 million US dollars."

After hearing the specific investment figures, Jeff Robinov's slightly frowned brows immediately relaxed.

Yes, with an investment of 40 to 50 million US dollars, it is considered a mid-to-high-end production in the industry. But if the leader of the project is a super director, it will be a different situation.

The young man in front of him is recognized as one of the top directors, and he is also the kind of top director who continues to succeed. As an industry executive, he knows very well that with his box office appeal, a production of this scale can be made with his eyes closed.

Regardless of the final quality of the film, Wayne Greenberg's production of this stunt was able to guarantee a return of tens of millions of dollars, and even generate profits.

"Small production? What type of film?" The CEO of Warner Bros. has already determined that for such a small investment, the company may not need to pass review, market research, etc., and will immediately put the money into the crew's insurance account.

Gently scratching the stubble on his chin with one hand, Wayne looked at the other person and said: "A gangster movie, um, or a black gangster movie!"

“You want an Oscar!!”

Upon hearing that it was a reality type, Jeff Robinov immediately exclaimed.