"Hi Steven."

Coming down from the Escalade, Martin saw Spielberg at a glance, went over to shake the old man's hand, and said, "It seems like my first time at DreamWorks." ”

Spielberg said, "I'll show you around? ”

It was still early, and Martin followed the host: "I can't ask for it." ”

The two went straight to DreamWorks' showroom.

When DreamWorks was first established, it was known as the seventh largest company in Hollywood, covering film, television, music and media.

As with many conglomerates, partners can work together when things are going well, and when they are in trouble, they fall apart.

With the DreamWorks Big Three turning against each other and DreamWorks falling apart, David Geffen was the first to leave with the music and media business, and then DreamWorks Animation Studios was spun off by Jereif Katzenberg, and Spielberg's DreamWorks Film and Television Production Division struggled to survive, even giving up independent distribution.

Of course, all these losses are the company's money.

Spielberg remains the second richest person in Hollywood, behind George Lucas.

Walt Disney has offered a whopping $4 billion to acquire Lucasfilm.

This does not include ILM.

Martin also simply looked in the exhibition hall, Spielberg was busy with the post-production of "Lincoln", and he was too embarrassed to delay the old man too much.

Coming out of the exhibition hall, led by Spielberg's assistants, Martin arrived at the DreamWorks Theater, where a preview of "The Seventh Son" was held.

Halfway through, Martin meets Disney Studios' Erickson and Twentieth Century Fox's Claude.

With Spielberg's assistants present, Martin and Bruce entered the theater very smoothly.

Perhaps the negative impact of the box office fiasco of "Transcendental Hacker" and "The Lone Ranger", not many people came to participate in the preview of "The Seventh Son" today.

Martin and Eriksen were more familiar and sat together in the middle.

Knowing that Martin and Megan Ellison were at odds, Eriksen asked curiously, "Why are you here?" ”

Martin said with a smile: "Everyone in the circle knows that the project "The Seventh Son" was originally optimistic about me first, and then the safe in my office was stolen, and then someone suddenly jumped out to grab the project with me. ”

This matter has long spread throughout Hollywood, and many people have heard about it and looked at this side.

Martin added: "Now that the project has been filmed and produced, let's see, how I am so desperate, after all, it is a movie that passed by me." ”

"Is it still a failure to watch the film?" Claude laughed and said, "The other two that Annapurna Pictures snatched, but both failed. ”

Another interjected: "It's still a fiasco, can you get back 20 percent of the money invested?" ”

Eriksen said seriously: "Maybe after ten years of offline operations, yes." ”

The failure of the big production made by other companies is still a fiasco, and the people here have an inexplicable sense of pleasure in their hearts in addition to eating melons.

Claude asked, "Martin, you've always had a good eye, and the projects you personally selected have been basically successful, so these projects can't be intentional, right?" ”

"What are you kidding, before a movie is released, who can guarantee success?" Martin shrugged: "A good script is just the foundation of a good movie, and there are fewer good scripts that make bad movies?" It's not a concept for me to shoot and produce in my studio, and to shoot and produce with other people. ”

Next to Claude, someone suddenly whispered: "Pay attention to Martin for a while, he knows this project very well, if he offers a high price, we will consider following up." ”

This said to Claude's heart, in addition to the producer Annapurna Films, the person who knew the project of "The Seventh Son" best was definitely Martin Davis.

It's not just them, many people are secretly observing Martin.

In the box on the second floor of the theater, Meghan Ellison saw Martin and asked, "Who invited him over?" ”

Dreett, who was next to him, said: "I looked at the invitation list and there was definitely no Martin Davis on it. ”

He took out his phone and made a call, saying, "Someone from DreamWorks brought him here." ”

Megan Ellison looked ugly, but didn't say anything more.

This is DreamWorks territory, and with all the people coming, it's impossible to go down and drive people out in public.

Dreit asked, "Boss?" ”

Meghan Ellison doesn't think she's afraid of Martin and doesn't plan to change plans for one person, saying, "The test and subsequent intent trade will go through as normal to get Wilson ready." ”

Dreitt went to the screening room next door.

Megan Ellison sat at the front of the box, staring at Martin below in a daze, and suddenly remembered something.

When she first entered Hollywood, her plan was to take the route of art awards, and the first film "Bomb Disposal Unit" in which she participated in the investment was also of this genre.

But with the scripts of "The Seventh Son" and "Transcendental Hacker" in front of her, and the endorsement of Martin Davis's fame, she did not hesitate to change her established strategy and opt for a more lucrative commercial blockbuster.

Outcome? The result is today's dilemma.

Megan Ellison is wondering, if she has always insisted on the route of "Bomb Disposal Unit" art awards, will Annapurna Pictures dominate the awards season?

On the first floor, Bruce reminded Martin: "Megan Ellison is watching us on the second floor." ”

Martin said, "It's okay, I've got a gift for her this time." ”

He will never allow Annapurna Films to use a shoddy product like "The Seventh Son" to harm his Hollywood counterparts.

At this moment, Martin decided to protect the entire Hollywood film industry.

Boycott "The Seventh Son"!

The big screen lights up and the preview screening begins.

The film is different from the script Martin saw.

In addition to fantasy, witchcraft, adventure, and monster fighting, love elements are added, and they try to make the movie look darker and crueler.

The effect is like a snake.

This is a typical Hollywood assembly line production of a magical epic, the special effects scenes are very gorgeous, and most of the investment is invested in special effects.

Ten years ago, if there was such a level of special effects, this film might have attracted attention.

But over the years, the audience has long been dazzled by Huli's fancy computer special effects, especially the appearance of "Avatar", which has brought CG special effects to a peak and raised the audience's threshold for special effects films.

Including Martin, none of the film experts and senior buyers present were moved by the special effects.

When the film ends and the theater suddenly goes silent, Erikson suddenly asks Martin, "What do you think of this film?" ”

"It's not as good as 'The Lone Ranger'." Martin is telling the truth: "Outside of the Lord of the Rings series, it seems like there's not a successful magical epic in the industry for a long time, right?" ”

The people who attended the preview were concentrated in the middle section, and the theater was quiet at this time, and most people heard these words.

Wilson came backstage at this time, stood on the small stage, waved to everyone, and said, "Guys, it's been a long time, this movie is good." ”

Claude responded, "No wonder I haven't seen you for a long time, you've been working as a producer at Annapurna Films." ”

Wilson waved at him, and in response, said, "This film is well-made and has a strong commercial element, Annapurna is ready to transfer the copyright, if you are interested, you can contact me." ”

Martin gave Bruce a look.

Bruce suddenly raised his hand and said, "Davis Studios is willing to buy all the rights to this film for $30 million." ”

Everyone's eyes fell on Bruce and then on Martin.

Martin smiled and nodded.

If Annapurna Pictures is willing to sell it to him for $30 million, he will make a profit by selling it to Netflix.

Claude of Twentieth Century Fox reacted extremely quickly and immediately followed: "$35 million. ”

Instead of actively participating, the others looked to Martin's side, waiting for him to bid again.

This film is 30 or 40 million US dollars, and if they are issued and listed, it is not impossible to make a profit.

Martin shook his head and said to Bruce, "Old Bu, let's go." ”

The two got up and entered the hallway and walked towards the outside of the theater.

Without any hesitation, Eriksen followed.

Claude came with them, regardless of the previous offer, and got up and left.

As soon as the people of these three families left, the others couldn't sit still and followed.

Soon, in the theater, where nearly twenty people were originally seated, only two or three kittens remained.

The buyer from Lionsgate said, "Wilson, $40 million, if you sell, we'll sign the contract today." ”

Wilson looked at the lights on the second floor, and Meghan Ellison in the box didn't say anything, he stubbornly said: "$40 million is a joke, definitely not good." ”

The Lionsgate buyer turned his head to look around, and there was not a single person left from the six major companies.

Thinking that Martin Davis, who knew more about the project, was only willing to pay $30 million, he sighed, picked up his bag and walked out.

Wilson looked at the two that hadn't left yet.

One of them waved his hand, indicating that he was just eating melons and watching the excitement.

The representative of the other company quoted a price: "30 million US dollars, if you agree, we will sign the contract immediately." ”

Wilson heart says are you crazy? He held back his anger and said, "The price is too low, someone just offered $40 million." ”

"But the guy who made the offer of $40 million is gone." The representative of the house pointed in the direction of the entrance of the theater: "If you look for him now, he won't even open for $30 million." ”

Although the other party was right, Wilson couldn't help but say: "If you can't speak, you don't have to say." ”

The man held out five fingers: "$30 million!" 5！ 4！ 3……”

When 1 was spoken, he turned around and left.

Judging by the market situation of "Transcendental Hacker" and "The Lone Ranger", there is also a certain risk of $30 million, after all, buying the copyright is only a basic investment, and then it needs to be publicized and distributed to have enough output.

All of this requires money.

The theater was empty, and all Wilson could see was Megan Ellison on the second floor.

This trial and intention trade failed to do.

(End of chapter)