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Warner Bros. CEO Doug? Walter walked over and raised his glass to Duke, "Cheers, Duke." ”

Duke took a sip of his champagne, "I think so too." ”

Both laughed at the same time.

The spacious and luxurious ballroom was attended by hundreds of guests, not only members of the "Dark Knight" crew, Warner Bros. executives and media representatives, but also many people who entered the ballroom through connections.

Celebrations like this one can either evolve into a carnival party or a social party.

Duke's current identity and status determined that the party could not develop in the direction of the former, and it didn't take long for trading and entertainment to become the theme of the party.

"Hi, Duke."

A shrewd Ino? Martin walked over and said, "Congratulations yet, there's another film that's over a billion dollars at the box office." ”

"Thank you." Duke politely replied.

The other party is now in control of the CAA, but since Michael? Ovitz and Martin? After Bob left CAA, Duke's relationship with CAA has gradually eased, and although he will not accept the packaging policy of any agency, he will occasionally use CAA's actors or other personnel.

Ino? Martin had a drink with Duke and asked, "Haven't you seen Leo lately?" ”

Is he talking about Leonardo? DiCaprio, Duke knows this, "We had dinner together two months ago, don't worry, the votes in my hands will definitely go to Leo." ”

Maybe it's the change he makes, Martin? Scorsese didn't finish The Departed until this year. Leonardo, who gradually turned into a prize maniac? Once again, DiCaprio is aiming for best actor.

"I say thank you for Leo." Ino? Martin said politely.

Duke shook his head slightly, "I don't need to talk about this between me and him. ”

If there are friends in the circle of actors, Leonardo is one of the few, and as a member of the academy, Duke has always liked to vote with his feet. If you have an acquaintance, it will inevitably be the first choice.

Although people keep coming to say hello to Duke, Ino? Martin had no intention of leaving, and Scarlett, who was holding Duke, saw a familiar figure and said, "Sophia is here." I went over to say hi to her. ”

After Duke nodded, Scarlett had just left, Ino? Martin said, "You really don't have any interest in the Oscars anymore?" ”

A lot of media are hyping whether "The Dark Knight" can be nominated for Best Picture and Best Director, but industry insiders are well aware. It's simply not possible.

"Let it be." Duke said indifferently.

"If you're interested in the Oscars again, don't forget Leo."

In that regard, Ino? Martin is a very qualified agent, but like Leonardo? An actor like DiCaprio, even if he is as strong as CAA, can only hold it in the palm of his hand.

It would be naïve to say that the CAA just used Leonardo as a puppet.

Ino? As soon as Martin's words fell, another man approached, and he seemed to hear what he had said. Raise your hand to Duke and Eno? After saying hello, Martin said something similar.

This is Martin from William Morris? Miller, who also has a heavyweight actor clientele. "Duke, Nate has always wanted to work with you, do you have a suitable role for her in your plans?"

"If Miss Portman doesn't mind playing the role of a vase in a commercial film," Duke shrugged slightly, "I'd love to work with her too." ”

Martin? Miller smiled, but didn't say anything more.

"Hey."

The voice of greeting rang out, Nancy? Josephson walked over. "I didn't expect you to be here."

Although with Ino? CAA and Martin where Martin is? Miller's William Morris is in a competitive relationship, but Nancy will not put the competition on the bright side on such an occasion.

Duke looked at the three men. Three of the four major economic companies in Hollywood have important figures standing in front of him.

The company behind the three of them has almost 85 percent of Hollywood's market share, and even in the era when media groups controlled Hollywood, no one can ignore the weight.

However, seeing them, Duke had an idea, himself with Michael? The forces represented by Ovitz have been fighting in Hollywood for many years, and now that he is strong enough and the other side is getting older, it may be time to end the fight and turn his main attention to the truly powerful enemies.

Duke flicked the wine glass in his hand, and the crisp sound attracted the attention of the other three.

"Martin, Eno ......" Duke looked at the two people, and did not go around in circles, because there was no need at all, "You are looking for me to cooperate, nothing more than to win more benefits and market share for yourself and the company behind it." ”

This is North America, and there is no need to hide when it comes to interests, Duque added, "Actually, I think the effect may be more obvious if you start from other aspects." ”

"Duke, let's get straight up." Ino? Martin said.

"Artist Management Company!" Duke's gaze turned to Martin? Miller, said, "While Martin? Scorsese from Michael? Ovitz moved to William Morris, but the artist management company still has a lot of high-quality clients......"

Martin? Miller and Eno? Martin understood what Duke meant, and couldn't help but look thoughtful.

"Michael? Ovitz should not be overlooked, and he has played an important role in the support of the artist's management company to this day. Duke spread his hands and said, "But the lion will grow old one day, he ...... It's outdated. ”

Nancy? Josephson and Duke cooperated tacitly, and said at the right time, "If it's just a company that stands up and grabs the customers and market of the artist management company, Michael? Ovitz certainly has the ability to resist, but what about the three of us acting together? ”

The competition between agencies is as fierce as in Hollywood, and the market is so big that it would be absolutely beneficial for them to kick a company out.

Michael? Ovitz is William Morris's old nemesis, Ino? After Martin came to power, he also vigorously removed the mark of Ovitz at the CAA......

Besides, even if they have a good relationship with Ovitz, they may not be involved, just as the Big Six Hollywood companies did with Spielberg's investment in Dream Works.

Martin? Miller and Eno? Martin all laughed, and though he didn't say anything explicitly, anyone could guess what he and the company behind them might do.

If you talk about Michael during the CAA period? Ovitz is an insurmountable mountain in Hollywood, standing high at the top of this circle, and can be called the emperor of the entertainment brokerage industry, after he chose to join Disney, he exposed the other side of his lack of ability, and also let the whole Hollywood see Michael? That's actually what Ovitz is......

At that time, Disney did have a fierce personnel struggle, but the personnel struggle of which company in the business circle would be simple?

Michael? Ovitz also fell from the top of the mountain, and even without Duke's existence, he was also gradually sinking.

It's a time of rapid change, even if Michael? No matter how unwilling Ovitz is, in the face of the all-out encirclement and suppression of the younger generation, the possibility of self-preservation is infinitely low.

Waiting for Martin? Miller and Eno? After Martin left, Duke said to Nancy, "It's Michael, who retired?" Ovitz and Martin? Bob's best choice. ”

"What if they don't want to?" Nancy asked.

Duke shrugged, "I'm sure you must have a way." ”

At a certain point, if they don't want to retire yet, the future will only be more miserable.

After so many years of fighting in Hollywood, Duke has never been the kind of person whose soft-heartedness and compassion are infinitely overflowing.

"What did you talk about?"

Scarlett? Johnson holding Sophia? Coppola walked back and saw Duke and Nancy? With a tacit expression on his face, Josephson couldn't help but ask strangely, "Who are you calculating?" ”

"We're going to sell you to Africa, Scarlett." Nancy deliberately made a joke.

"I'm going to Africa next month." Scarlett? Johnson immediately stared at Nancy, "You're going to go with me, right?" ”

Just last month, Scarlett became a charity ambassador for the United Nations, and Hollywood stars basically use this way to elevate their style, but being such an ambassador also includes attending some routine events.

Nancy answered, "As long as there is no special urgency, I will accompany you to Africa." ”

A charity foundation at Duke is also engaged in activities to help hungry children in Africa, and it is not only celebrities who use charity to brush up their style, but also among the world's super-rich.

However, if Duke wants to shoot "Transformers", he will not go over in person, and it is enough to have Scarlett as the representative.

"I'm going on vacation next month." Sofia? Coppola also joked, "It's just right, let's go to the African savannah together." ”

Sophia turned to his side again and said, "Nikolai asked me to say sorry to you, he really appreciates your help, I'm sorry I can't come back to the party." ”

"It's okay." Duke didn't care much.

He helped Nicholas? Cage, just because of Sophia? Coppola took the initiative to ask for a relationship.

, the former king of bad movies, after starring in "The Dark Knight", his career has indeed taken a turn, and now he has a new A-level production with an investment of more than 100 million yuan, and he is on location in Eastern Europe.

But can "The Dark Knight" make Nicholas? Cage got out of the predicament, Duke couldn't be sure, he didn't know Nicholas? How bad Cage's finances are.

Because he had to continue working tomorrow, Duke didn't stay at the party for too long, and when he left, he was inevitably stopped by reporters gathered at the door of the hotel to ask a few questions, and he also used this to reveal some information about "Transformers".

Starting the next day, the crew kicked off filming again in two studios, Warner Studios and Hughes Hangar. (To be continued)

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