With more than a dozen duds in the first half of this year, their situation among the seven is almost not far from MGM. In this state www.biquge.info as a big loss-maker for Sony Group, Howard Stringer must find a new high-quality film brand for Columbia Pictures as soon as possible.

"Historically" Colombia relied on the "Spider-Man" series and the nascent "007" series to achieve a new life, but now they can only rely on Fire Lion Pictures and its "Harry Potter".

"So when will the F900 be finished and officially available to the crew?" said Sid, turning the conversation back to the camera.

"Next June. The engineer replied succinctly.

"Another year?" Sid furrowed, which was not in line with his original plan, "I hope to start filming Harry Potter early next year." ”

"This is already our fastest speed. The engineer replied.

Livin Brightman next to him also explained: "Mr. George Lucas also booked this latest F900 to shoot the new "Star Wars Prequel 2", and they are scheduled to start shooting in June next year. ”

"Oh~~" Sid showed a clear expression, he thought for a moment, and then nodded: "Okay then, then we will book the latest F900 in June next year." ”

"No problem. John Cali enthusiastically agreed.

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Los Angeles, as a metropolis on a par with New York, is also a veritable city that never sleeps. Although the city of Los Angeles is a vast area, for those in Hollywood, there are only a handful of real golden places.

Among them, Bouchon Bistro, located on Canon Avenue in Beverly Hills, is definitely one of the best. It's the equivalent of a circus restaurant in Manhattan, New York, where you're either rich and dignitary, or celebrities.

When Jerry Bruckheimer stopped his Porsche, the parking clerk in the restaurant was already waiting next to the car, and he got out of the car with some mixed feelings. Jerry Bruckheimer looked at the door of the delicately decorated French restaurant and hesitated for a few seconds until the parking attendant held out his white-gloved hand to him.

"Oh, oh, sorry. Jerry Bruckheimer hurriedly handed over the car keys, and then walked into the restaurant, and the manager of the restaurant immediately greeted Jerry with a smile: "Long time no see, Mr. Bruckheimer." ”

"Hello. When Jerry Bruckheimer walked into the restaurant, his mood slowly stabilized, and he regained his charming smile, "There is a reserved spot." ”

The restaurant manager quickly looked through the list and replied solemnly, "Yes, Mr. Bruckheimer, Mr. Abel Samiton has arrived first, please." ”

Yes, today is the new Warner Bros. CEO Abel Samiton for his working dinner. Since the last time he met Abel Samiton at a party, he seems to have taken a lot of interest in the CSI CSI Crime Scene Investigation project.

After that, Abel Samiton repeatedly invited Jerry (Bruckheimer) to meet. After refusing to play golf or hunting in Northern California, Jerry Bruckheimer realized that it would be difficult to end the matter so easily without a clear last conversation.

That's why he accepted the other party's invitation to a banquet at Beverly Hills.

Under the leadership of the restaurant manager, Jerry Bruckheimer walked through the crowded hall to a quiet private room with a view, Abel Samiton immediately stood up enthusiastically when he saw Jerry Bruckheimer, "Haha, the big man has finally appeared." ”

"Hehe, where, how can a self-employed person like me, who fights guerrilla warfare everywhere, compare with a top manager like Mr. Samiton. Jerry Bruckheimer joked.

After a warm handshake and an order, Abel Samiton said with a smile on his face, "Please sit down, I am looking forward to the stars and the moon to see you, Jerry." ”

"I'm just busy, nothing spectacular. Jerry Bruckheimer said with a smile.

Next, the two of them had dinner with food and wine.

During the whole process, Abel Samiton did not mention the CSI crime scene investigation at all, but talked with Jerry Bruckheimer about the wind and the moon, chatting with some gossip: "This Bouchon Bistro restaurant is the best of the new restaurants in Beverley, and I heard that they are about to get a three-star Michelin rating." ”

"Oh, that's amazing. Jerry Bruckheimer replied with interest.

Both of them are good at interacting with people, and this kind of high-sounding scene is natural to deal with, but the more this happens, the more uneasy Jerry Bruckheimer feels in the bottom of his heart.

But he couldn't tell what was wrong, and so near the end of dinner, Jerry Bruckheimer and Abel Samiton were sipping the best cat poop coffee. Abel Samiton brought up today's topic for the first time, "Jerry, I have read the CSI Crime Scene Investigation project book, and I really admire Jerry's creativity. ”

"As a friend, I just want to say that a complex and comprehensive series like this, whether it is filmed or promoted, must be at the top level in order to bring out the best in CSI Crime Scene Investigation. ”

Hearing Abel Samiton's meaningful words, Jerry Bruckheimer frowned and put down his coffee, "Abel, it's not that I deliberately shirked it, it's true, this project has signed a contract with Fire Lion, even me, I can't change anything." ”

"What if we at Warners Television Network pay the liquidated damages?" Abel Samiton smiled and raised his finger confidently.

"You pay the liquidated damages!?" Jerry Bruckheimer asked in surprise, "Do you know how much that costs......

"Money is not an issue. Abel Samiton smiled slightly, like a devil, and threw another tempting bait, "And we can also increase your share of the project." I've heard that there are plans to launch related spin-offs after the success of CSI Crime Scene Investigation, and we at WarnerTV Network fully support the split-...... Even, the surrounding aspects are not impossible to talk about. ”

Jerry Bruckheimer furrowed his brows, fighting fiercely in his heart, and after a long time he said with difficulty: "No, no, Abel, this is my reputation...... I've promised Fire Lion and Sid Leon, I can't ......"

At this time, a heart-filled voice suddenly sounded behind it: "Then I'll give you a reason that you can't refuse!"

Hearing this voice, the hairs on the back of Jerry Bruckheimer's neck immediately stood upside down, and he slowly turned his head, and sure enough, a shrewd and capable middle-aged man was standing behind him. I saw him, refreshed, his eyes were not big, but he couldn't help but reveal a domineering spirit that was not angry and self-threatening.

Jerry Levine...... Sir?" Jerry Bruckheimer's eyelids jumped.

He didn't expect to meet the head of Warner Group here, if Jerry Bruckheimer, who has become the number one gold producer in the Hollywood film industry with a series of big-name films in the 90s, is qualified to be an equal even in the face of the CEOs of the seven major film companies.

But the head of Time Warner is a different level of character. What's more, now that Time Warner and AOL are about to merge, even Jerry Bruckheimer has to be cautious about Hollywood firsts like Jerry Levine.

"Sit, Jerry. Jerry Levine unceremoniously pointed to his seat, and then he walked up to the top and sat down, while Abel Samiton had already given up his place and sat on the side.

"Oh, okay. Jerry Bruckheimer pressed his tie with some restraint and sat down.

"I've read the CSI Crime Scene Investigation project book and it's a lot of new ideas. Jerry Levine took the initiative to speak.

"Thank you. Jerry Bruckheimer replied subconsciously, and then he realized that this was really a bit passive, so he tried to straighten up, "But, like I just said to Abel, this project has signed a contract with the Fire Lion......"

Jerry Levine stretched out his hand to stop it, "I remember that you were very interested in the movie version of "The Lord of the Rings" last year, and then you took away the adaptation rights of "The Lord of the Rings" because of the new line?" Jerry Levine's words immediately made Jerry Bruckheimer's mouth dry.

"The Lord of the Rings" is the representative work of Tolkien, the originator of fantasy novels, and its film adaptation road has also been twists and turns, experienced the participation of many players, and was finally auctioned off by Warner Pictures' subsidiary New Line Pictures.

As a fan of blockbusters, Jerry Bruckheimer has always wanted to use such a humanistic fantasy epic to prove that he is not just a commercial producer of popcorn. But in the mid-90s, the result of "The Lord of the Rings" being snatched by large corporations became a great regret for him.

At this time, Jerry Levine suddenly mentioned this "past", and Jerry Bruckheimer's heart couldn't help but beat faster: "Jerry, what do you mean ......?"

"I wonder if you're interested in joining the crew of The Lord of the Rings as one of the producers?" Jerry Levine smiled confidently and offered a new offer.