Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Dick. Clark & Co. and NBC TV finally failed to persuade the Writers Guild to let it go, and seeing that January 13 was approaching, even if they were unwilling, they could only swallow the bitter fruit in the end.

On the morning of January 8, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association released on its official website the response to the refusal of the Screen Actors Guild to participate in the Golden Globe Awards. Kamra announced that the Golden Globes will be held as scheduled, but the ceremony will not take place, and this year's Golden Globe Awards will be relegated to a one-hour press conference with a champagne pie duì featuring the nominees, who will show their faces at the press conference to talk about their acceptance speeches.

But the move was again boycotted by the Writers Guild, which the spokesperson saw as a Golden Globe ceremony dressed as a press conference, and the NBC then had to cancel the festival and change the live broadcast schedule, airing interviews with this year's nominees at 7 a.m., documentaries of the Golden Globes' glory moments at 8 a.m., and live press conferences from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

For the first time in the 65-year history of the Golden Globes since 1943, such an embarrassing encounter has occurred, and even more severe is the resulting damage, with no red carpets, no awards ceremonies, no dinners and parties, just an embarrassing press conference, and the cancellation of the Golden Globes will cost the local economy about $80 million, according to the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation.

Among them, NBC, the main target of the screenwriters association's boycott, conservatively estimates that the direct economic loss is more than 20 million US dollars, and some losses are incalculable, such as they usually use the awards dinner to promote their own film and television productions.

Naturally, such news sparked an overwhelming media coverage. And the upcoming 80th Academy Awards are therefore in jeopardy. Similar to the Golden Globes. The Oscars also have a behind-the-scenes predator - ABC, which is also the main target of the Writers Guild's boycott, and this year's Oscars will be held on February 24, five weeks after the Golden Globe is announced. If the Producers Guild and the Writers Guild still can't agree on raising the terms of new media, the Oscars are likely to follow in the footsteps of the Golden Globes, and the loss will reach a staggering $130 million because of the Oscars' superior influence.

Having solved the problem of the selection of the main character, the interviewer five-person group suddenly relaxed, and after the morning audition, it was time for lunch. Everyone no longer has a headache about casting, and the afternoon audition is to choose muscular men, and the work is easier, so everyone happily talks about the impact of the cancellation of the Golden Globe Awards and the possible impact on the Oscars.

The job of picking a muscular man isn't complicated, Zach. Schneider and the others can completely handle it, so Lin Yuquan went to Summit Entertainment after lunch, for "Spartan 300 Warriors", the audition is just a small step before preparing for filming, and there is more work to be done. Soundtrack artists, cinematographers, special effects companies, makeup artists, and art directors all need to be put in place.

In this regard, Lin Yuquan has been with Zach these days. Schneider agreed. basically follows the previous team of his "Savage", the soundtrack Howard. Shaw, Photographer Vary. Pfister, art director Danty. There are changes in Ferretti and the special effects company, because Weta Digital is busy and inseparable, and is ready to find the industrial light and magic that he has cooperated with, because the film will not be shot until at least three months later, so it needs to be carefully negotiated to avoid schedule collisions.

There is a lot of work, but these don't need Lin Yuquan to go out on his own, but this doesn't mean that he can come down easily, as the producer of "Fast and Exciting * Love 4", he not only has to do his best to pull up the stall of "Fast and Exciting * Love 4", but also continue to be busy with the later stage of "Wild Story" and his own new film plan, and as the owner of several companies, at the end of the year, there are a lot of things waiting for him to make decisions, for him at this stage, time is only not enough, and every minute of time is extremely precious.

As soon as he arrived at the peak entertainment, Lin Yuquan ran directly to Chris Anderson's office, knocked on the door, and pushed the door in the voice of Chris Anderson's words of "come in", and saw Lin Yuquan who entered the house, Chris Anderson, who was originally in the office, hurriedly got up and said with a smile on his face: "Boss, why are you here, is the audition over?" ”

"No, but it's okay if I don't participate in the afternoon audition." Lin Yuquan smiled slightly and sat on the sofa in the office.

"Oh, so have the actors for each role been selected now?" Chris. Anderson asked curiously as he sat down on the couch.

"It's basically decided, I'm here to ask you to arrange personnel to contact the actors and discuss the salary and contract with the other party." Lin Yuquan said with a smile.

"Oh, okay, boss, you give me the list, and I'll arrange someone to be in charge of it later." When it came to formal work, Chris Anderson's face suddenly became solemn, and he nodded solemnly.

Lin Yuquan, who was familiar with Chris Anderson's work attitude, didn't care, took out a folded piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to the other party.

"King of Sparta, Leonidas-Brad. Pete, Queen of Gogo - Angelina. Julie, Oh, Boss, Brad. Pete and Angelina. Julie is the hero and heroine of our films. As soon as Chris Anderson took the list, he immediately opened it, looked at it, and then cried out with a shocked face.

"Well, it's a good candidate, isn't it?" Lin Yuquan asked with a smile.

"Yes, very good candidates, and if they star together, our film will be more popular." Chris. Anderson said excitedly, he naturally knows the influence of the two, both of them are the top actors in Hollywood today, and there are few in total who can compare with their influence, coupled with the special relationship between the two couples, the influence of the two has increased exponentially.

However, as the president of Summit Entertainment, he also has to consider the cost of the movie, so Chris Anderson asked with some concern: "But boss, the salary of both of them is very expensive, and it will cost $30 million to say the least, so our original budget of $100 million is estimated to exceed the standard a lot." ”

"Hmm. I know. It's probably going to be more than $15 million. But it doesn't matter, as long as it's really worth it, we have to do it, a good movie will have a good box office, and if we can make the movie better, it's not difficult to recover the additional costs. Lin Yuquan shook his head and smiled, how he didn't understand Chris Anderson's worries, but he was more confident in "Spartan 300 Warriors" produced by himself.

"Okay. Boss, I also believe that our movie will be very exciting. Infected by Lin Yuquan's self-confidence, Chris Anderson said with a high spirit.

Later, just as the two were chatting about the details of communicating with the actors, Chris Anderson's mobile phone suddenly rang, and he immediately glanced at Lin Yuquan in embarrassment.

"Take it, and there are no outsiders present, if it's a family call, I'll avoid it." Lin Yuquan smiled.

Hearing Lin Yuquan's words, Chris Anderson hurriedly took out his mobile phone and looked at the number on it. He said, "It's not my home phone," and then answered the phone: "Hello." I'm Chris Anderson. ”

"Hello, President Anderson, I'm Patrick. Veron, I think you should know my name, I came to call because I have something to negotiate with you, and Summit Entertainment, I don't know if you are convenient now? ”

As the president of Summit Entertainment, it can be said that he is familiar with all aspects of Hollywood, and Chris Anderson certainly does not have a problem with Senpatrick. The name Veron is unfamiliar, especially in recent times, the national screenwriters' strike that shocked the world was personally promoted by him as the president of the Screenwriters Guild.

"Hello, Chairman Verone, it's a pleasure to receive your call, is there any place where I can help the Writers Guild?"

"Chairman Veron", "Screenwriters Guild", Lin Yuquan's eyes flashed, and he already knew who was calling Chris Anderson.

"Oh, President Anderson, you're polite, that's the case, in the past period of time, Summit Entertainment's support for our screenwriters association, we have all seen it, here, I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of the association, and in addition, there is a mention, since Summit Entertainment supports the conditions proposed by our screenwriters, is it willing to sign a separate settlement agreement with our screenwriters association?" Sunpatrick. Veron's gentle voice came from across the phone.

Chris Anderson's face was shocked, and then he quickly calmed down, and said slowly: "I'm sorry, Mr. Veron, your mention is very important, I have no way to make a decision, it just so happens that Chairman Lin of our Summit Entertainment is by my side, I think it is necessary for you to talk to him face to face." ”

"Oh, Chairman Lin is here, okay, I'm in trouble." Sunpatrick. Wei Long's happy voice came, of course he wanted to contact Kung Fu Lin directly, but in order to appear formal, he called Chris Anderson first.

"Boss, the president of the Writers Guild of Veron said that he wanted to sign a separate settlement agreement with us." Chris Anderson handed the phone to Lin Yuquan while whispering the situation.

"Okay." Lin Yuquan nodded, and then put the phone to his ear: "Hello, Chairman Weilong, I'm Lin Yuquan." ”

"Oh, hello, Chairman Lin, thank you very much for your support of our Screenwriters Guild in this strike."

"Nothing, I just did what I thought I should have done and what was right." Lin Yuquan smiled, and then went straight to the point: "Regarding the separate settlement agreement, I want to know how to sign it?" What do I get after I sign up? ”

"It's very easy to sign, as long as Summit Entertainment accepts the conditions of our screenwriters, it's OK, and after signing the agreement, our screenwriters can immediately work for Summit Entertainment's script creation." Sunpatrick. Veron said briskly.

"It's easy to sign, but we have to deal with pressure from the producers' association, which is not easy, and what if the big six Hollywood studios are unhappy with our Summit Entertainment and join forces to snipe our films?" Lin Yuquan shook his head, it is not difficult to imagine that although it seems that only Summit Entertainment and the Screenwriters Guild have reached a settlement, it will have an impact on the entire screenwriters' strike.

"There may be dissatisfaction, but when it comes to teaming up to snipe, it's impossible, Hollywood is very realistic, no one will do anything to kill a thousand enemies and lose eight hundred, and I'm very optimistic about the quality of Summit Entertainment's movies, it's not easy to snipe your movies. In fact, it is only a matter of time before the Producers Guild and us reach an agreement, and it will not be too long, and Summit Entertainment is just accepting it one step earlier. "Senpatrick. Veron said unhurriedly.

"If it's going to be agreed soon, why should I make a bird?" Lin Yuquan asked with a smile.

"It's very simple, if you sign it early, you can prepare for the creation of the movie script one step earlier, and at the same time, Summit Entertainment can also get the friendship of our Screenwriters Guild, and when it comes to the first bird, in fact, before talking to you, there is already a company that has agreed to sign a separate settlement agreement with us." Sunpatrick. Veron chuckled,

"Oh, which company is it?" Lin Yuquan couldn't help but be a little curious.

"Joint Arts Production." Sunpatrick. Veron didn't hesitate.

"You're talking about Tom. Cruise's co-production team? Its scale is not influential. Lin Yuquan smiled, after ending the partnership with Paramount, Tom. Cruise quickly found a new home for his Crew-Wagner company, co-buying United Arts, which MGM had sold, and becoming the new owner of the prestigious studio.

And United Arts Productions now has only six staff members.

"But it's not badly recognizable, isn't it? And with its deposits, isn't it just right to share the pressure from the Producers Guild for Summit Entertainment? "Senpatrick. Veron laughed.

Lin Yuquan had a smile on his face: "Okay, Chairman Weilong, you have convinced me, I hope to sign the agreement as much as possible." ”

"Oh, okay, thank you Lin for your support, how about tomorrow morning?" Sunpatrick. Veron said happily.

"Okay, that's the time." After chatting for a few more words, and after agreeing on a time to meet tomorrow, Lin Yuquan hung up the phone. (To be continued......)

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