MGM Headquarters Parking Lot.

After Abel's convoy left.

The smile on Robert Iger's face faded.

He turned to look at Scarlett Johansson.

"Miss Johnson."

The famous "Mickey Mouse" in parallel time and space said to her:

"I think you're a very smart girl, what do you think?"

Scarlett Johansson is in the midst of a voice change.

Her voice has both the screeching of a child and some of the hoarseness of her adulthood:

"And what do you think I should do to be a smart girl?"

Hear her answer so direct and intelligent.

Robert Iger smiled, satisfied with her attitude.

Scarlett Johansson comes from a family of industry insiders.

Her grandfather was a TV drama writer.

Her mother is a producer, and her sister is also an actress.

Such a family makes her very familiar with all kinds of rules in Hollywood.

So it didn't take long for Scarlett Johansson to be on the road from Los Angeles to Malibu.

Malibu is located west of Los Angeles and is bordered by the Santa Monica Mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.

Scarlett Johansson signed with CAA.

The CAA is characterized by multiple agents serving one artist.

The person who brought Scarlett Johansson with him was one of her CAA agents.

The agent's name is Derek Wright.

Derek Wright is one of CAA's senior brokers and one of the partners.

Once he and Michael Levine had similar status in CAA and similar status in the circle.

But now Michael Levine is the general manager of AB Smith Entertainment and the CEO of Elizabeth's Back Garden.

With AB Smith Entertainment holding MGM, Elizabeth Gardens became famous all over the world.

Strictly speaking, Michael, the general manager of AB Smith Entertainment, can also be regarded as one of the giants of Hollywood.

He Deleke Wright, until now, is only a senior agent of CAA.

And in Derek Wright's view, he once had a chance.

He is the same as Michael Levine.

For the young man who was only famous in New York and Wall Street, worked or served.

Unfortunately, Drake Wright was timid at the time and left New York soon after that incident.

Michael Levine is actually not very bold, but he has a good godfather.

Michael's godfather's son gave birth to another good daughter and ended up in a relationship with the young man.

So that Michael Levine can be at the service of that young man.

Derek Wright has always been obsessed with this.

The agent felt that he also had the opportunity to become a prince of Hollywood.

Just like the two Michaels now.

He felt that he was no worse than Michael Levine.

If there was a regret pill in the world, Derek Wright swore by it.

After that oolong incident, I would never leave New York so easily.

Absolutely find a way to be by his side, to serve him, to work for him.

It's a pity that there is no regret medicine in the world.

Michael Levine succeeded "by luck".

He Deleke Wright is still working hard in CAA.

Today, Deleke Wright was busy with work again.

At work, Mr. Michael Ovitz, the president, temporarily summoned him to MGM.

At first, Derek Wright was reluctant.

But Mr. President, only one name was used.

Derek Wright immediately changed his mind and went to MGM.

At MGM.

Derek Wright picked up Scarlett Johansson and headed to Malibu Beach.

On the way, the broker figured out everything.

This made Derek Wright immediately feel that his chance had come.

"First of all, I have to say."

Deleke Wright, who was in charge of driving, said to Scarlett Johansson, who was sitting in his passenger cab:

"Miss Johnson, you've got a big chance! Very big, bigger than the sky opportunity! ”

"This opportunity is even rarer than being able to play the heroine of a Hollywood A+-level production right away!"

"As long as you can grasp this opportunity, tsk, look at Anne Hathaway, look at Jessica Alba, look at Charlize Theron!"

Derek Wright drove the car, but was excited, already a little immersed in his own world.

"Anne Hathaway, as soon as she debuted, she won Disney's $30 million production heroine. The second drama is most likely the heroine of the super national IP "Spider-Man"! ”

Jessica Alba, whose debut is a super sci-fi American drama produced by Cameron. is not famous in Hollywood, but after making a perfect drama, she can become the latest Bond girl. ”

"What about Charlize Theron? A young actress who is not well-known and has nothing but beauty. Now she will become the heroine of the world's largest investment movie! Even before that, she got the heroine of a $50 million budget feature film invested by MGM! ”

"My dear Miss Johnson, please tell me, do you want such treatment and resources?"

These things, these things, these things that Deleke Wright said.

What about Scarlett Johansson, who was sitting in his passenger seat, didn't know?

The circle of Hollywood is big and big, but it is actually just a small circle of 100,000 people.

Since the end of last year.

In Hollywood circles, there has been a rumor about one thing.

That is, in the circle, accept any unspoken rules.

It's not as good as trying to get someone's favor to do more.

That's why the MGM staff restaurant, which is usually unattended.

Even if you need to go through a security check.

Today, there are many more, including many actors who have not even worked with MGM.

But the reason why I want to go to the MGM staff restaurant for a meal.

People do this, naturally, not because the food in the staff cafeteria is delicious.

It's just a chance for everyone to get ahead.

I just didn't expect that this opportunity would eventually fall to Scarlett Johansson.

Even Scarlett Johansson herself felt a little incredible at this time.

"Whew"

In the passenger cab, she took a deep breath and looked at Deleke Wright with beautiful eyes.

"Mr. Wright. I know all of what you're talking about. ”

"I want to take my chance."

Scarlett Johansson said, "What do you think I should do? Mr. Iger didn't tell me how to do it at all. He just asked me to be a smart girl. So what is a smart girl? ”

Derek Wright actually didn't know what to do with Scarlett Johansson himself.

However, Derek Wright felt that this kind of thing only required Scarlett Johansson to be in front of the chairman.

And if the chairman didn't express his disgust with her, then the matter was half the battle.

Deleke Wright thought for a moment and said:

"You should think for yourself and do it yourself. Miss Johnson, this is an opportunity to change your destiny. I hope you can catch it. ”

At the same time, it is also an opportunity for me to change my fate.

I really hope you can catch it!

Dreke Wright thought to himself.

About half an hour later, the two men arrived in Malibu.

Malibu is known for its sand and sun.

It is also an area with a high concentration of high-end residences.

Derek Wright dared to take Scarlett Johansson and came to the chairman like this.

Mickey Mouse Robert Iger, on his side, naturally has something to do with this.

After arriving at the destination, Derek Wright, who got out of the car, took out a note.

It says an address:

27724 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265.

Derek Wright looked at the address to find the way, and explained to Scarlett Johansson:

"Miss Johnson, don't forget the papers. Remember, we came here to deliver the documents to the chairman. ”

Scarlett Johansson nodded, "Here." ”

She held up the bag of papers in her hand, which had been given to her by Robert Iger.

asked her and Deleke Wright to send a MGM document.

This is in the name of two people coming over.

Deleke Wright nodded in satisfaction.

The agent followed the address on the note and quickly found the destination.

Outside 27724 Pacific Coast Highway, far from the mansion.

The two were blocked by bodyguards.

"This gentleman and this lady. The front is private and is not allowed without invitation. ”

The meticulous bodyguard blocked the two people.

Derek Wright hurriedly raised his hand and said:

"I'm Deleke Wright from CAA, and this is Miss Scarlett Johansson, an actress."

"Mr. Robert Iger, CEO of MGM, let's come and send a document to Mr. Smith, there should be an appointment, please ask!"

All this made Scarlett Johansson a little surprised.

Make her aware of it.

If you don't get the permission of a big man like Abel.

How lucky it must be, what a coincidence.

They, the she-wolves in Hollywood, have a chance to bump into such a big shot.

It's all fake in TV and movies!

Rock Security's bodyguards, looked at Deleke Wright, with Scarlett Johansson.

One of them nodded, "Then you guys later, I'll ask Captain Edward." ”

One bodyguard began to use the walkie-talkie to communicate with the inside, while the other two bodyguards stared at the two visitors.

Ten seconds later.

Contact the bodyguard inside and say to his companions, "There is indeed this invitation, let them in." ”

Only then were the two of them able to pass the first level and go to the mansion.

But in the back, Scarlett Johansson with Derek Wright.

The two men were thwarted by two more guards, including a body search conducted by a female security officer.

After passing these.

The two were finally able to enter the house at 27724 Pacific Coast Highway.

This made Derek Wright feel that even if he went to the White House to meet the Grand Commander.

Security work, that's pretty much it.

Deleke Wright was lamenting this.

Scarlett Johansson admires the mansion.

As a member of the Johnson family, who has lived in Los Angeles for a long time and has been in Hollywood.

Scarlett Johansson is still young, but she is familiar with the entire Los Angeles area.

She knew that bays like the Pacific Coast Highway 27724 were Malibu's Paradise Cove area.

This place, even in Malibu, is one of the highly sought-after and most expensive neighborhoods.

Such a house, Scarlett guessed in her heart that it would cost at least tens of millions of dollars.

Just as Scarlett was secretly admiring the luxury of this seaside mansion, she saw a female bodyguard approach.

"Mr. Derek Wright Amd Miss Scarlett Johansson?"

The female bodyguard Doni spoke.

Deleke Wright hurriedly responded, and Scarlett nodded in the back.

"The BOSS is hosting Mr. Spielberg and Mr. David Geffen, and he's letting you over." Female bodyguard captain Doni said.

When she first heard these two names, Scarlett didn't react.

When she and Deleke Wright, the captain of the female bodyguard, Dony, walked inside.

Scarlett suddenly remembered, Spielberg, David Geffen.

Could it be Steven Spielberg and that DreamWorks David Geffen?

Soon Scarlett knew that it was really these two people.

Only Spielberg and David Geffen were seen.

The two of them and Abel were talking on the terrace of the mansion suspended on the beach, facing the Pacific Ocean, with a view of the first line of Malibu Paradise Bay.

It was around 3 p.m., and the sun was mild on Malibu Beach in February.

Shining on the people on the terrace doesn't make everyone feel hot.

Facing the cool sea breeze, the sun only makes people feel warm.

Facing the sea, it is still warm even if it is not in spring; Even if the flowers don't bloom, it makes people feel open.

Scarlett swore in her heart that when she made money in the future, she would definitely come to Malibu Beach to buy a mansion.

Also to buy such a mansion, this wooden suspended open-air platform.

She really loved it.

The arrival of Scarlett and Deleke Wright.

caught the attention of Spielberg and David Geffen.

The two DreamWorks bigwigs both glanced at the two of them.

But because Abel didn't say anything, it was Abel's female bodyguard who brought it in.

They didn't say anything, but continued to talk to Abel about what they had just said.

"Mr. Smith. I don't know where you got the idea, we had the idea of selling DreamWorks. But I'm sorry. We don't have that idea at the moment, DreamWorks is not for sale. ”

Spielberg said.

Abel immediately smiled and said:

"Come on, Steven. Who doesn't know that you have failed? It's good to want to be independent, and it's good to want to be a new giant. ”

"But it is clear that in this day and age, without the help of capital, there is no longer any possibility of becoming a Hollywood giant."

In the face of Abel's direct words, Spielberg paused silently, "But that doesn't mean we want to sell DreamWorks." It was the work of the three of us for six years. ”

"Really?" Abel smiled unacceptably: "Steven, are you sure?" Do you dare to vouch for your words? ”

Spielberg was completely silent.

The big director didn't dare.

With the silence of the giant director, Scarlett was shocked in her heart.

Because she heard a piece of news that would obviously be very shocking to Hollywood.

That is. DreamWorks may be changing hands?

To know about the DreamWorks Film Studio, which was founded in 1994.

In just six years, two films have been produced with a box office of $400 million and four films with a box office of $300 million.

This is for a film studio, an independent film company.

That's a very good result.

Some Hollywood giants, in bad years, didn't even have such results.

This has also made DreamWorks one of the hottest companies in Hollywood in recent years.

Known as the company with the most promising prospect to become the new Hollywood giant.

It looks like it's going to be doing that well.

So much so that Scarlett was shocked when she heard the news that the Big Three might be selling DreamWorks.

If this happens, it will inevitably cause a huge shock in Hollywood circles.

There was silence for a minute or two, and Spielberg didn't speak.

David Geffen spoke.

"Steven." David Geffen said to Spielberg.

Spielberg looked at his partner.

"Jeffrey didn't come today, he's sick and in the hospital." David Geffen said.

Spielberg nodded, of course the big director knew.

Jeffrey is Jeffrey Katzenberg, the other of the DreamWorks Triumvirate.

At the same time, he is also the CEO of DreamWorks, the actual manager, and one of the famous Hollywood film producers.

"Before we come over. Jeffrey gave me a call. He told me that he also felt that we couldn't be among them anymore. David Geffen whispered.

Spielberg's expression was stunned, and the big director frowned: "Did Jeffrey really say that?" ”

"You can call him and ask him." David Geffen shrugged.

"And what do you mean?"

David Geffen looked away from Spielberg and at Abel.

Spielberg also set his eyes on Abel.

"Now that it's been determined, it's not going to be successful. Jeffrey felt that there was no need to die any longer. ”

"He thinks that since this is the case, then we should sell our efforts at a good price."

David Geffen looked at Abel and said:

"Apparently Jeffrey, like me, thinks Mr. Smith will offer us a good price."

Spielberg immediately said:

"It seems that both of you have the intention of making a move? Subject or Mr. Smith? ”

David Geffen nodded, which made Spielberg feel a little uncomfortable.

Spielberg did not expect that, in the case of his own insistent opposition.

His two partners, looking like this, may have already "hooked up" with Abel Smith.

In fact, even today, Spielberg was actually called by David Geffen.

Spielberg didn't even know about it before he came to see Abel.

So when Abel brought it up just now.

Spielberg would be so adamantly opposed.

As a result, I didn't expect that the big director himself was very resolute in his opposition.

But the two companion partners seem to have been negotiated.

Spielberg was suddenly a little depressed, sad, and a little discouraged.

Spielberg smiled bitterly, with a slight mockery in his tone, and said to David Geffen:

"Then I'm curious what kind of price Mr. Smith has come up with. It will blow your heart and you and Katzenberg along. ”

At this point, Spielberg was clearly resentful.

To address another companion who is not present, instead of using a first name but a last name.

This question does not need to be answered by David Geffen.

Abel himself replied to Spielberg.

"$1.2 billion."

Abel smiled and said to Spielberg, "$1.2 billion." The three founders, each with $400 million. ”

"Six years, for $400 million. I don't think even if I go to make a movie and make a blockbuster movie, I can't get paid. ”

"I think my sincerity is still very strong."

"Isn't it? Steven. ”

(End of chapter)