Not only Duke, but this group with a special mission then found a lot of people in Hollywood, and the most exaggerated time, they gathered dozens of screenwriters, directors and producers in the industry for a roundtable to discuss how to destroy the hot topic of America.

Since 911, Hollywood has been greatly impacted, and the cold silence of the theater market alone has made many films victims, especially those films that were just released when the events were close to the incident, which undoubtedly became victims of terrorist attacks, and other films planned to be released have changed their schedules.

"The Fellowship of the Ring" was also impacted, and the North American screening, which was already silent, instantly dropped to less than $100,000 in a single day, and the North American box office is very likely to not exceed $470 million in the end.

In the two weeks following 911, North American merchandise sold a total of just over $2 million, less than a third of the previous week.

The entertainment industry is only a microcosm of the North American economy, and the entire American economy has suffered a setback, and the scope has even spread to the whole world.

The grief continues, and so does life, no matter how determined by the federal government. With the real culprit behind the scenes, Duke's main focus is still on his work.

In his spare time, he also received many calls from people to thank him.

Because of his notice, as well as the unexpected shooting, Christopher? Rokencourt hasn't transferred their investment yet, and the money will soon be returned to its rightful owner, the crook who is still lying in the hospital bed, and his ex-girlfriend Jessica? Alba, on the other hand, became the object of their anger, Frank? News from Pearson indicated that the men were going to send the two to prison.

Duke is not innocent. On the surface, he was also one of the deceived people, and he was standing in a queue with these people, and among the nearly 50 people who were deceived, 40 of them called to thank him, obviously taking advantage of his affection.

Especially among them, there is no shortage of Frank? Conservatives like Pearson.

These will be a boost in the future.

Things didn't get better across North America until November, although 911 would be like a scar. It will forever be engraved on the body of this country and the public, but it will be enough time for people to forget for a while, and until the pain of the wound has completely dissipated, Hollywood's smarter people will not touch the content and themes related to the World Trade Center and the plane horror incident.

In recent years, directors who have directed films related to this have either lacked roots in their heads, or are just like Michael? Moore had another purpose.

"The Fellowship of the Ring has grossed more than $1.1 billion worldwide."

In one of the offices of the artist's management company, Martin? Bob looked ugly with Michael? Ovitz said. "Although judging from the current shape, the final box office of this film is at this stage and will not have a significant increase, but it is more than the cumulative sum of the two projects we packaged."

Compared to Martin? Bob's heavy tone, Michael? Ovitz was more optimistic, "We should look at the good, Martin. "Fast and Furious" grossed $126.5 million in North America and $51.02 million overseas. With a global box office of $177.52 million, this is already a testament to the artist's ability to manage the company! ”

At a cost of $38 million in exchange for such a box office figure. Coupled with the follow-up peripheral income, even if you look at the whole of Hollywood, this is enough to make many companies envious.

"But ......"

Martin? Bob wanted to say something, but was confused by Michael? Ovitz stretched out his hand to interrupt, "'Pearl Harbor' really didn't live up to expectations, but it's more than $172 million in North America. The world's $410 million is enough for us to make an account to Disney. Don't forget, if you include DVD and TV streaming rights revenue, the project can actually generate profits. ”

"But ......"

Seeing Ovitz's eyes, Martin? Bob could only swallow the second half of his sentence. The box office of the two films is combined and multiplied by two, so that it can barely match their nemesis Duke? The box office of a Rosenberg film, how can this not be considered a success, right?

Although they and Disney deliberately made "Pearl Harbor" in advance and did hide from each other's "Fellowship of the Ring", they have always pressed Duke in their hearts? Rosenberg's thought once, but the reality is so cruel again!

"Martin ......" Michael? Ovitz suddenly let out a long sigh, "At this point, we have to admit that we made a mistake at CAA back then, and we neglected the people we should value the most. ”

Who is Ovitz talking about, Martin? Bob knew naturally that the thought of the name that had been a nightmare all these years made his brow almost furrowed into a pimple.

If there is a Duke? Rosenberg, will there be so many films that fall short of expectations? If there is a Duke? Rosenberg, will he still be disgraced from the CAA?

The answer is obvious.

But Martin? Bob is also well aware that the two sides are due to philosophical differences, even if Duke was left in the first place? Rosenberg will inevitably part ways in the end.

Him and Michael? Ovitz is a very aggressive agent, Duke? Rosenberg is also known for not liking to be manipulated, how can the two sides not contradict each other?

"Michael, will Pearl Harbor affect our next collaboration with Disney?"

Is this Martin? Bob is more worried, "Although it is profitable, the profit number is ......"

"Don't worry, it won't have much impact." Michael? Ovitz is confident, "The Disney of today is not the Disney of a few years ago. Michael? Eisner expelled Robert, who had the best relationship with Duke, because of his own selfishness? Egger, there is basically no possibility of cooperation between the two sides, and Disney's already fragile live-action film production is completely in trouble. ”

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, "In terms of animated films, Disney Animation's profitability is basically supported by Pixar Studios. You probably didn't notice that Pixar and Disney are on the verge of rupture, Michael? Eisner vs. Steve? Jobs' personal contradictions have been unsolvable, and it is said that Steve? Jobs was ready to find a new publisher for Pixar. ”

Michael? Ovitz felt an inexplicable joy in his heart, "Eisner's position is no longer stable, and if he loses our support again, he may not be able to hold out for a few years." ”

Only a handful of people, including him, know, Michael? Eisner's ambition is not only to make Disney a media empire, but to change the name of this media empire from now on!

Although the current Walt Disney is no longer the Disney of the Disney family, it is not Michael? Eisner's Disney.

The Disney tyrant understands he still has a long way to go.

"Steve? Jobs still won't budge? ”

Sitting in a spacious office chair, Michael? Eisner looked at Cook across the street? Dick, "We can't afford to compromise too much with the new contract. ”

At the beginning, Pixar Studios signed a five-time contract with Disney for the distribution of five animated feature films, and the conditions were very demanding. Jobs was almost desperate at the time, otherwise how could he have agreed?

Disney took away more than just distribution fees, under that agreement, they could take nearly eighty percent of all the revenue from the film, including merchandise!

Now Steve? Jobs breathed a sigh of relief, how could he continue to tolerate such a contract.

"But Steve? Jobs was very tough. "Cook in charge of the negotiations? Dick was caught in the middle, "He claimed that if we didn't budge, Pixar would choose a new publisher when his contract expired." ”

"New publisher?" Michael? A sneer hung on the corner of Eisner's mouth, "Who can he choose?" What company can put the market for animated films to infinity like Disney! ”

Cook? Dick waited a moment before saying, "Jobs called Duke? Rosenberg is Apple's majority shareholder, and they have an extraordinary relationship, and the other party is willing to help Pixar Studios introduce it to Warner Bros. distribution. ”

"Duke? Warner? "Michael? Eisner frowned.

Duke? The fact that Rosenberg is a shareholder of Apple is not a secret in the eyes of well-informed people, and he has heard that when Duke attended Apple's shareholder meeting, he had a relationship with Steve? Jobs talked deeply, and it's hard to say whether the content of the conversation between the two will touch on the future of Pixar Studios.

After "Toy Story 2", Pixar Studios meant a lot to Disney, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that it was the backbone of Disney animation.

"Are they really going to join forces?"

Michael? Eisner's words were more like talking to himself, and he didn't expect Cook? Dick could give the answer, but he knew it was possible.

Disney can't afford to lose Pixar Studios! Michael? Eisner is very sure of this.

"I remember Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is about to be released?"

Hear Michael? Eisner's question, Cook? Dick immediately replied, "Yes, there is still a week to go before it will be released simultaneously in both the UK and the US." ”

Michael? Eisner nodded, thought for a while, and then said, "I remember Harry Potter Studios and Joanna?" Rowling just signed a contract for the first three parts? Touching Joanna? Rowling, find a way to sign the adaptation rights for the next few films......"

Speaking of this, he paused, "Let's wait and wait until Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is released before contacting her." ”

If the first part of the series is successful, of course you have to join the competition, at least to disperse Duke? The energy of Rosenberg and Warner Bros., if not successful, will be waiting to see the jokes on the Warner side.

Cook? Dick made a note of it and asked, "What about Pixar?" ”

"Drag it out first, isn't there still a contract for two parts? We don't have to rush for now. "Michael? Eisner finally reminded, "Say hello to Warner, I will attend the North American premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." (To be continued......)