Three Hundred and Seventy-One - Flipping the Table

There are some things that Jeff Robinov does not need to say clearly. Several people present know it well. Just look at the problems in the upcoming "The Matrix". Who is the biggest beneficiary? Then who is the black hand who connects other companies. .

Bruce Rosenblum picked up the coffee cup with a thoughtful look on his face. "Everything still needs to be tested by the market, but we cannot be passively beaten, at least we cannot let this tacit understanding continue to exist. Warner Brothers has never had a tradition of passively waiting!"

Forget about "The Matrix" now, because it is positioned as an R-rated film, but what about the subsequent films? After this incident passes quietly, will other companies tacitly agree to do it again?

Don’t overestimate the bottom line of Hollywood production companies. This involves market share. In the past few years, Warner Brothers has always maintained the number one revenue among the six giants, and has surpassed the remaining ones. The company has taken too many lemons.

The fact is that in the past few years, Warner Bros. has always bitten the biggest piece of meat with its heavily invested sequel series and Wayne's hit series of movies.

CEO Jeff Robinoff opened the drawer, took out a brown wooden box, opened the lid, took out three of his favorite collections, and threw one to each of Wayne and Bruce Rosenblum.

While using cigar scissors to repair a cigar as thick as his fingers, he raised his head and asked, "What do you think?"

At this time, the director of the distribution department had no intention of enjoying this thing. He put the cigar aside and turned to look at Wayne, who was cutting the head of his cigar.

"I heard that you and Steven have always had a good relationship?"

"What!?"

Every time he comes to Jeff Robinoff's office, he is invited to have a large collection of cigars. Wayne is now used to it. Although he still doesn't enjoy the fun, he will not refuse the other party's intention to share.

Suddenly mentioning Steven Spielberg to himself made his face full of questions. "Overall, the relationship between us is pretty good. You should all know that he invited me to direct the "Saving Private Ryan" several times, but I refused. Because of this, even George I gave up on all the alumni gatherings, but after all, we are our own people."

It is impossible for Warner Brothers not to pay attention to this matter. It goes without saying how important he is to the company. I am afraid that Warner Brothers will investigate clearly who has sent an invitation to agent Jimmy.

"The film is now in preparation. I heard that Steven is planning to take action himself." Jeff Robinov smiled. It can be said that all the actions of DreamWorks are completely under the eyes of the Sixth Group.

They did not hide some things from Wayne. As early as January before this year's Oscar ceremony, some executives of the six giants met privately and reached a tacit understanding on certain things.

Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Walt Disney, and outsider Sony Columbia. No matter how much trouble happens between these six companies, there will always be stumbling blocks through various small tricks. It will not affect the intricate cooperation and competition between them. At least on the surface, everyone maintains dignity.

Now a new company has emerged, ready to invade the back garden of the traditional Hollywood forces. It wants to take a bite of the largest cake that is not enough to eat. This is absolutely not allowed to happen.

Not to mention the six major traditional production companies, even MGM, which is now dead or alive, will not change its attitude at all. Naturally, it will only stand with the six major production companies.

"That's the problem." Bruce Rosenblum smiled instantly, and his smile was full of sinister meaning. "With Warner Bros., the tacit understanding between traditional Hollywood companies has never changed. From the moment DreamWorks films are sent to MPAA for grading, to the film's promotion, distribution, theater screenings, etc., everything related to the film will be affected everywhere. Absence of oppression and trouble.

Since those companies dare to use this method on us, we simply break this tacit understanding! Wayne, you can meet with Steven in a high-profile manner and, as the boss of the company, talk about the distribution difficulties of DreamWorks films, and Warner Bros. can solve this part of the problem for them. "

Taking the spray gun thrown by Jeff Robinov, Wayne tilted his head and lit the cigar in his mouth. Immediately, a strong aroma of fruit filled the mucosa of his mouth. After hearing these words, he lit the cigar thoughtfully. nod.

High-profile, mainly this high-profile! We must make it clear to other companies that Warner Bros. is not a DreamWorks with a weak foundation. It is fully capable of helping the good guys and creating obstacles for other companies.

Warner Bros. doesn't care about its traditional sphere of influence, the studio's base, or its market share. After all, no matter who joins the game, it won't be able to shake Warner Bros.'s market share for a while.

This is called flipping the table. Since you dare to eat without me, then no one else can eat!

"How far do we want to go?" Through the smoke blowing out of his nostrils, Wayne looked at the distribution director with a sinister smile on his face. "I don't know anything about the company. I can only make a start."

"This is enough."

Bruce Rosenblum tapped his fingers on the armrest of the chair and said calmly: "We can't go too far, as long as we have an attitude, it's enough, otherwise..."

Jeff Robinoff answered. "Otherwise Warner Bros. will become the target of public criticism!"

"Listen, Wayne." Warner Bros. CEO continued: "You are the only person in the company who can be equal to Steven Spielberg. If Bruce and I come forward, things will change." It became unmanageable.”

"I see."

Nodding slightly, Wayne looked at Nina, who had been silent all this time, and was about to ask the assistant lady to help make an appointment with the good old man. "Call Steven for me and say, um, let's ask him to play golf..."

"no problem."

Every CEO of Warner Bros. seems to have a hint of the paranoia of a gambler. This kind of idea will arouse the sensitive nerves of other companies if it is not grasped well. Bruce Rosenblum did not consider the consequences at all. .

Others don't know it, but Wayne knows it very well. If it weren't for his butterfly wings, this current senior executive of the publishing department would be the next CEO after the turn of the century.

Things like making DC superheroes in a hurry for quick success, interfering in the filming work of the crew and director, etc. were all caused by this vicious paranoid.

As a company executive, his ability is completely top-notch, but as a CEO of a giant, his personality is really not as good as that of Jeff Robinov and Kevin Tetsuhara. Steady as an old dog.

DC's eagerness for quick success and quick success in movie planning, and all kinds of crazy operations on large-scale productions, almost all come from his leadership.

"In the afternoon, I will call Paul at Sony Columbia." Bruce Rosenblum was not satisfied and continued to chat about his plans. “Although Sony is an outsider, it has got Columbia Pictures after all.

Although we and several other major companies have recognized Sony Columbia's status in Hollywood, in fact, they are vaguely squeezed out by other companies in everything. It is not that easy for outsiders to integrate. Perhaps, Warner Brothers can Strengthen the cooperative relationship between the two companies! "

Wayne, who was puffing on a cigar at the same time, looked at each other and Jeff Robinov nodded slightly involuntarily, completely agreeing with his plan.

While contacting DreamWorks in a high-profile manner and sending sensitive signals to others, he secretly courted Sony Columbia, causing the so-called tacit alliance to disintegrate from within. With one pull and one blow, all the small actions of the company in the middle of the contact became irrelevant. Dispensable.

"Bruce." Wayne put down the big cigar in his hand, stood up and straightened the buttons on his suit, preparing to end the conversation. "If I were you, just talk to Townsend Rothman of 20th Century Fox, maybe there will be surprises!"

Twentieth Century Fox is also a participant in the issue of "The Matrix" being rated this time. This has always been the case between big companies. We do have a cooperative relationship, but it doesn't prevent me from stabbing you secretly, right?

We are no longer children. As long as interests exist, all kinds of nasty things will inevitably happen because of them.

"Aha, another surprise." Bruce Rosenblum walked up to Wayne and the two shook hands. He didn't ask why Townsend Rothman of 20th Century Fox was willing to talk to him on this matter. He just had to do it. There was no point in being too curious as an adult.

Nodding with Jeff Robinoff, Wayne took Nina out of the office, got on the elevator and left the Warner Bros. Building.

The Rolls-Royce Silver Spur was parked at the entrance of the building. Not only Sergey was in the car, but Jimmy was also sitting in the back seat, chatting with Xiong, a Russian man.

"Boss, is the matter finished?"

Seeing the two of them coming out of the building, Sergey opened the car door and asked, "Where are we going?"

"Okay, let's go back to the manor directly."

The car started moving smoothly and gradually moved away from the media capital Burbank. Wayne opened the car's small refrigerator, took out a bottle of lemonade, and looked at his agent Jimmy.

This is why he asked Bruce Rosenblum to try to contact Townsend Rothman. Now 20th Century Fox is negotiating a contract with Jimmy. In order for him to successfully sign the producer contract, he will do Some inconsequential concessions are not surprising at all.

This contract, which mainly focuses on the producers of "X-Men", has had several contacts between the two parties, but they have always been in the stage of testing each other. Although Twentieth Century Fox has verbally agreed, the specific treatment issues must not be discounted.

Commitment cannot replace money. If you want to hire a top producer, the price you have to pay is never small.