"Common competitors?"

Despite knowing Michael? What was Ovitz talking about, Steven? Spielberg remained silent, "Michael, we are old friends, if you have anything to say, let's say it directly." ”

"DreamWorks' "Heaven and Earth Collision" will be released in North America on May 8, and "Godzilla", which I packaged for Sony Columbia, will land in North America on May 15."

Michael? Ovitz had already done enough work before he came, and at this time he was full of momentum, "There was a weekend between us, and when "Godzilla" was released, "Heaven and Earth Collision" had already passed the hottest stage, and it would not form too fierce competition, unless "Heaven and Earth Collision" had the same trend as "Titanic". ”

Both of them know that this is impossible, and "Heaven and Earth Collision" is a simple summer popcorn.

"DreamWorks is very confident in 'Heaven and Earth'." Spielberg said lightly.

"I'm also very confident in the films you're producing." Michael? Ovitz's face gradually became stern, "I am also confident in the work I supervised. So, Steven, we never meant to make any concessions in front of anyone, you are the top director and producer, there is no need to avoid anyone; I'm a top packer, and I've never thought about avoiding anyone. ”

His words were full of confidence, as if the CAA emperor who had turned the clouds and rain back then had returned.

Spielberg nodded slightly, obviously approving with Michael? Ovitz's words, he is the famous Spielberg!

"But we can't deny that the opponent caught between us is extremely strong."

After working hard in Hollywood for so many years, although his self-confidence is bursting, Michael? Ovitz doesn't underestimate anyone either, "Duke? Rosenberg is back in the summer season, and his "The Matrix" deserves our attention. And judging from the release of a commercial film and a trailer, it should be competitive enough. ”

"No one can underestimate Duke." Spielberg uttered the most solemn words tonight to date, "Me can't either, Duke is one of Hollywood's top directors." ”

"So, he's going to be our mutual competitor!"

Gently knocked on the armrest of the chair, Michael? Ovitz accentuated his tone. "The Matrix is released the next weekend after "Heaven and Earth" and it will inevitably affect your box office the following week. If "The Matrix" is well received, it will also affect "Godzilla", which will be released next week, on a certain stage. ”

He smiled, "Unless Duke?" Rosenberg will miss. ”

"Possibly."

Sighing, Spielberg said, "But I personally don't think the chance of Duke missing is more than ten percent." ”

Michael? Ovitz retracted his smile, "Steven, Duke's 'The Matrix' threatens us at the same time!" ”

This is a fact that cannot be changed, and Spielberg is well aware of it. Both sides are Jewish, and in some cases Mel? Gibson will stand on the same side on events like this, but the competition between Hollywood is everywhere.

Moreover, three of the previous films produced by DreamWorks have missed, and a big production such as "Heaven and Earth Collision" cannot be missed.

"Say it, Michael." Spielberg lowered his eyelids. Don't bother to look at Ovitz on the other side, "What are you going to do?" ”

It's only mid-March. It's still early before the film's release, and according to DreamWorks' plan, the competition will not heat up until May.

"I've heard one thing."

Michael? Ovitz turned a blind eye to Spielberg's attitude, "although the finished film of 'The Matrix' is not yet finished......"

"Michael, you should know where my bottom line is!" Spielberg reminded.

When it comes to his and Duke's identity and status, there are some methods that cannot be used lightly. Otherwise, it will be the end of endless fighting, or even a lose-lose situation.

And the Jewish Club in Hollywood will not sit back and watch them compete without a bottom line.

"You misunderstood me, Steven." Michael? Ovitz frowned and said quickly. "'The Matrix' isn't finished yet, but Warner Bros. has already started an activity within the MPAA to get a PG-13 rating for the film."

Spielberg raised his eyes, as if he didn't quite understand what Ovitz meant.

Michael? Ovitz explained, ""The Matrix is a science fiction film, and Duke's signature explosion is indispensable, in fact, looking back, except for "Independence Day" because of the macro way of making Zuò is more convergent, including "Chicago", which was rated PG-13 last year, it is not difficult to find that Duke's films have more heavy plots. ”

Hearing this, Spielberg already understood what Orvis wanted to do.

"With the full support of Warner Bros., The Matrix is certainly not a problem in terms of publicity and distribution."

Seriously looked at Spielberg's face, Michael? "But Warner Bros. is a new member of the MPAA and has a relatively light voice, and the distribution investors of Godzilla have made it clear that they will fully support me, but that is not enough." ”

"DreamWorks doesn't have a seat in the MPAA." Spielberg reminded.

"I know." Michael? Ovitz certainly knows this, "So, Steven, what I want to fight for is your personal support, you have a close relationship with Universal Pictures, you have always been good friends with Paramount Pictures, as long as you can influence them, "The Matrix" can only be R-rated in the end!" ”

"At the same time, "Godzilla" and "Heaven and Earth Collision" are going all out to fight for PG-13 level!" Ovitz raised his head and said confidently, "How difficult is it for an R-rated film to compete against two PG-13 films?" The natural disadvantage of the audience alone can make Duke? Rosenberg can't turn the tables! ”

Spielberg silent, Michael? Ovitz also stopped talking, he was also a Jew, knew that Jews were also fiercely competitive, and knew that Spielberg was a director when he picked up the camera, but he was a standard businessman when he put down the camera, and he would not come to him if he denied it!

After about ten seconds, Spielberg slowly spoke, "I'll call Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures." ”

Michael? Ovitz laughed, ratings can often make the difference between life and death in a film!

The sky was covered with dark clouds, and the normally dry Greater Los Angeles area had a rare light rain in the early morning, Duke closed the window, went to the bathroom to wash up, put on his pants, looked at the messy room, there was no trace of the shirt, and had to think back to last night with Charlize? Theron slowly walked out of the bedroom, down the spiral staircase to the first floor, and followed the smell of breakfast into the kitchen.

Charlize was wearing a large men's shirt with long straight legs showing off as he prepared breakfast.

She probably heard Duke's footsteps, turned around and smiled, "Honey, you can go to the restaurant, breakfast will be ready soon." ”

After saying that, she glanced at Duke's bare, athletic upper body, and deliberately protested, "Can you find a dress to wear?" If you keep doing this, I can't help it. ”

Duke tilted his head, "The kitchen is not bad, we tried the balcony last night, now we can try the kitchen." ”

"God, haven't you been crazy enough?" Charlize immediately changed to a begging expression, "Honey, let me go, my legs are weak until now." ”

"Can you give me back your clothes?" Duke asked.

Charlize pointed to the living room, "There's the clothes I have for you in the closet. ”

"Thank you."

Duke turned and walked towards the living room, and suddenly looked back, Charlize? Theron had a big smile all the time.

Back in the living room, I casually found a brand new shirt from the closet and put it on my body, it fits perfectly, Charlize? Theron is indeed a man with a heart.

Retrieve the socks and shoes that were casually thrown aside last night, put them on, Duke went to the bathroom to wash his hands, and when he walked into the restaurant, Charlize? Theron had prepared breakfast for him, a toast fried egg and a cup of oatmeal.

She is a glass of skim milk and a few fruits, which is the price that all actresses who want to pursue photogenic results must pay.

Charlize gulped milk, his eyes rolling over Duke as if he was thinking about something.

"Can I ask you a question, Duke?" She put the cup down.

Duke glanced up at her and nodded slightly, and Charlize immediately asked, "How can a young and beautiful actress achieve a breakthrough in acting skills or get professional praise." ”

Swallowing the toast in his mouth, Duke took a sip of oatmeal and crossed his hands on the table. It's really impossible for Theron to come together, whether it's the woman across from him, he actually knows this very well, but just like Naomi? Watts, Charlize? Theron got along with him very well, and everyone had a good time together, and they were in a good mood......

"Sally ......"

Anyway, this kind of thing may be able to be thought of by Charlize himself in a few years, and Duke simply said it directly, "When you have enough qualifications, find a character who can make you ugly......"

"Ugly?" Charlize was stunned for a moment.

"Become an ugly bastard!" Duke pointed to his forehead, "It's better to have a character who still has a bit of a problem here." ”

Roles such as self-harm, ugliness and neurosis have always been the only way to win the Oscar, and it often takes hard work to find out that a normal female character can win the best actress.

After breakfast, Duke left Charlize? Theron's villa, drove into Burbank City, but instead of going directly to the Duke Studio near Warner Studios, he turned a corner and first went to the Warner Building to meet Doug, the director of Warner Bros. Distribution? Walter talked a little bit about the release of The Matrix before returning to the studio to continue his post-production work.

Doug? Walter leaves the Warner Building and drives to the place where he has made an appointment with the people at Sony Columbia Pictures, where they will discuss how to suppress DreamWorks! (To be continued......)

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