As Escalade drove out of the DreamWorks campus, Martin made a few phone calls and learned about the latest situation in the theater through the people at DreamWorks.

Bruce asked, "The film rights were sold?" ”

"No, it's not the right price." Martin put away his phone and said, "The people from the big companies are gone, and in the end, I don't know which company is left to buy, and only $30 million was given." ”

"$150 million in production, $30 million, to be honest, that's a lot," Bruce said. ”

Martin said: "The distributor buys it, but also promotes it, and pushes it into the distribution channel, no longer throwing in $30 million, don't think about a large-scale release." ”

Bruce was puzzled: "You still want to buy it?" ”

Martin explained simply: "I asked you to pay $30 million, and I was going to increase the price by $10 million and resell it to Netflix." ”

Bruce couldn't help it: "You use Netflix as a garbage recycling bin?" ”

Martin laughed.

The two chatted and farted, and returned to Burbank in a relaxed and happy manner.

In contrast, the atmosphere in the DreamWorks Theater is somewhat oppressive.

Megan Ellison sat in a row of chairs in front of the screen, looking at the mirror-like alloy curtain and not wanting to say anything.

It is not surprising that "The Seventh Son" did not sell.

But what does the offer of those bastards mean? Totally insulting quote!

In the end, the guy actually made a backward offer, giving a $30 million offer like Martin Davis.

What status does Martin Davis have? What does it have to do with her Megan Ellison? Giving $30 million is normal.

What can be compared to any person?

Megan Ellison is still confident on the outside, and she is still confident in herself, but in fact, the square inch has begun to mess up.

She asked Wilson, "What about your network in Hollywood?" Continue to sell them "The Seventh Son". ”

Wilson told the truth: "Tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions, I don't have enough affection with them in the past. ”

Meghan Ellison asked again: "Do you think this film can be successful if we continue to find someone to release it?" ”

Warner Bros. has terminated its issuance contract with Annapurna.

Wilson couldn't answer this question, because there is no reliable formula and inevitable law of success in the film market.

Hollywood has been using the successful model summarized over the years to produce commercial films, and there are many successful works and many failures.

And in recent years, there have been more and more failures, and the successful Hollywood assembly line model seems to be not bought by many markets and audiences.

In his eyes, "The Seventh Son" is a typical work created according to the successful model of the assembly line.

None of the buyers of the first-line distribution companies can look at it.

Wilson had no choice but to say, "Martin's influence is too great." ”

Megan Ellison already knew what was going on before, nodded lightly, and said, "You continue to contact privately, if you can, $300 million ......"

She clenched her fists and lowered her expectations even further: "$200 million is fine." ”

Wilson knows it's difficult, but every day in this position, he will try to do a good job, after all, this job at Annapurna Pictures will not last long, and he will have to think about the next job.

Megan Ellison leaned on the armrest of the chair and got up, quite like Larry Ellison's face, and no longer saw the same confidence, and said, "Bring the copy and let's go." ”

…………

San Francisco, in a Japanese-style mansion in Woodside.

Larry Ellison sat in the tea house, skillfully fiddling with Japanese tea sets, but his eyes fell on David Ellison opposite.

Originally, I felt that this son was not very reliable, and his daughter's personality was more like him.

But sure enough, you can't just look at the daily performance, only after the field operation can you know that Meghan is really inferior to David in big things.

Larry asked, "Meghan isn't doing well?" ”

David is in Hollywood, so he naturally understands, but he is a smart person and will not comment on his sister casually: "It's all written in the media." “

Larry nodded: "You can't make a move over there?" ”

"My Sky Dance doesn't have the ability to distribute, and I can't get my movie to theaters if I buy it." David didn't want to get involved in his sister's affairs, anyway, his father was biased since he was a child: "Sky Dance is no longer an independent investment in production, and I participate in other companies' platter projects." ”

Larry understood his son's thoughts and said, "I know, you don't have to worry about this matter, but take care of your sister's safety in Hollywood." ”

David can still do this: "Although Hollywood is self-contained and always treats outsiders in a cheating way, they don't dare to mess with the Ellison family. “

"What's going on with that Martin Davis?" Larry Ellison asked.

"A person who came out of the slums of Atlanta has succeeded in getting into the position one woman after another by relying on pajamas, and it can even be said that he is a typical example of the success of eating soft rice." David said this, but there was no contempt in his tone.

If his dad wasn't Larry Ellison, would he be able to work to the level of Martin Davis if he went to the ordinary class?

Hollywood rumors say that Martin Davis can make two female producers super satisfied at the same time.

David Ellison asked himself if he couldn't do it.

Larry frowned: "This person is very difficult?" ”

David Ellison said: "It's very difficult, he has a deep relationship with the Donkey Party, he has the aura of a national hero of the United States, and he has the status of the leader of the Cult of Coke God to influence a lot of the basic votes. He has a good public image, and is said to be very good to his friends and people around him, and his actual personality is ...... I think it's more appropriate to describe it as a mad dog, after biting the enemy, even if it costs a lot of money, you have to bite off a piece of meat. ”

"Another point, he will use public opinion, he will manipulate public opinion, and he is very rich." David Ellison has obviously done a detailed understanding: "There are media reports that he is worth at least $1 billion, I feel that there is more than that, he invested in Elon Musk's Tesla some time ago, and also has certain shares in Apple and Netflix, I personally estimate that he is worth about $2 billion." ”

Larry Ellison said, "I see. ”

David didn't say more, he drank the tea that his father had prepared with Japanese tea art, and he left quickly.

Larry Ellison picked up his phone and made a call: "Megan, you look at the dots, don't worry about the specifics for now, that's it for now." ”

…………

Burbank, Davis Studios.

In the newly set up pull room, Martin, Louise and Jennifer Siebel are watching the latter shoot the finished new film together.

Last year, Jennifer Siebel began filming and production of her second film after getting a lot of first-hand information and budget money from Martin.

In this film, she is the producer and director, and she also appears in the film.

At this time, the film has reached the end, and Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to prison for several crimes.

It's a documentary called "Inside the Mask".

Specifically, it is a series of related cases such as the cause and effect of Weinstein's door.

The film was filmed with a lot of support from Martin, and Jody, who knew the cause and effect best, also left the country, in addition to dozens of victims, including Jennifer Siebel.

There is no doubt that this is a documentary about Jennifer Siebel highlighting women's rights and indicting Harvey Weinstein.

But the shooting is really good, mainly in line with Martin's position and needs, and portrays Harvey Weinstein as a demon on earth.

When the film ends, the lights turn on.

Jennifer Siebel breathed a sigh of relief, but looked at Martin and Louise.

Strictly speaking, she has left Hollywood.

As an actress and director who once harbored dreams, Jennifer Siebel wants to be recognized by the top professionals in the circle.

Louise stood up and gently hugged Jennifer: "Thank you for speaking up for all women, this documentary is an amazing achievement." ”

Jennifer nodded vigorously: "This is what I should do." ”

Martin looked at Louise and said in his heart that women play empathy, and the effect is really good.

He shook Jennifer's hand in the past: "I plan to push this documentary into theaters and apply for the Oscar for documentary next year." ”

This time it's Louise's turn to admire, worthy of Martin, Gavin Newsom is now the lieutenant governor of California, are you going to give away the Oscar statuette?

With Hollywood's current political correctness and Martin's experience in running the Oscars, this film is released, who else can compete for the Oscar for Best Documentary?

This was completely out of Jennifer's expectations, and what she originally thought was enough as long as "Inside the Mask" was on Netflix's on-demand website like the previous one.

But Martin means not only to push into theaters, but also to apply for the Oscars.

It's not bad that Jennifer thinks it fits the needs of her side.

Although the production cost of this film was paid by Davis Studios, she also put in a lot of time and effort.

Gavin also values the subsequent effects of this film.

At this point, it is not only me who pulls the votes, but also family members.

Jennifer Siebel smiled and said, "Martin, I'm sorry for you. ”

Martin said with a smile: "This is a film that Davis Studios has invested in, and of course it has to be operated in the safest way possible. ”

Jennifer Siebel naturally did not refuse, and said: "I, the director, obey your producer's arrangement. ”

Louise pointed to her watch at this time: "It's almost noon, let's go to lunch first, and then discuss the specific matter after lunch." ”

Jennifer Siebel casually: "Okay. ”

Martin led the way: "There is a restaurant on Bo Great Street that is very distinctive, and I have already booked a place. ”

When the three of them had lunch, they further discussed the specific release and award of "Inside the Mask".

In order to be selected for the Oscars, the film must be released in Los Angeles theaters, which is a prerequisite.

Of course, these are not difficult things for Martin, and he doesn't even need to go to the distributor, directly contact several theaters, and charter the screening.

No one can expect this kind of documentary to have too many viewers and box office.

(End of chapter)