Chapter 453

Los Angeles, Burbank.

District eight film company.

It is a film company that has just been established for less than a week with a registered capital of US $5 million. In the Burbank area, there are so many movie companies like stars.

The difference is that it's a great location, adjacent to Zucker's Wald pictures.

However, the founder of the eighth District film company is not simple.

Actor George Clooney and director Steven Soderberg are the two founders of the New District 8 film company.

George Clooney is a well-known actor in Hollywood. His masterpieces include "a dawn", "Batman and Robin", "strategic master", "eleven Arhats", "Twelve Arhats" and so on.

In 2012, his film escape from Tehran won the 85th Academy Award for best picture.

Even in early 2001, George Clooney is a leading actor in Hollywood.

Another founder -- Steven Soderberg!

He is no ordinary person.

Besides, he is a very famous director in Hollywood circle!

In 1989, Soderberg, who was only 26 years old, directed his debut film sex, lies and video, and won the Palme d'Or at the 42nd Cannes International Film Festival;

In 1998, he made the film strategic master and won the best director award of the American Film Critics Association;

A few years later, he won the 73rd Academy Award for best director.

George Clooney;

Steven Soderberg;

Although it's only a week since the establishment of the eighth District film company, they have a strong production capacity, which can't be underestimated.

.......

At the moment, George Clooney and Steven Soderberg are standing in the office on the third floor of the company, looking at Wald pictures not far away through the huge French window.

"Look, look good!"

George Clooney pointed to Wald pictures next door and said: "in a few years, our district 8 film company will be able to rise as fast as Wald pictures!"

Steven Soderberg, the director, nodded in agreement.

"In September 1996, I starred in Batman and Robin, which was released in North America; Wald's "the sixth sense of the supernatural" is released at the same time. The production cost is only half that of "Batman and Robin", and the publicity cost is incomparable. "

"But what happened?"

"Batman and Robin movie, blood loss!"!!! Half a year after the release, the box office revenue in North America could exceed 80 million US dollars, and the production company Warner was so angry that it stamped its feet. "

"The box office of the sixth sense film by Zucker Wald company is nearly 300 million in North America, and the global box office is as high as $670 million."

"Sometimes, you can't be unconvinced!"

George Clooney's words are full of plainness.

However, his heart is absolutely not calm!

To tell you the truth, how many people at the beginning looked up to Wald pictures and the young man of Zucker? But now, looking at the whole of Hollywood, who dares to ignore Zhuke himself and Wald film?!

"Ha ha ha ~"

Suddenly, one side of the director Steven Soderberg issued a hearty laugh, "don't worry, I'll help you revenge."

Hearing the speech, George Clooney immediately brightened his eyes and said with a smile, "don't mention that the film" drug network "directed by you is really very likely to win the best picture and best director Oscars this year."

In recent years, among a number of films showing chong'ao, "drug network" is the most outstanding one!

Even the movie crouching tiger, hidden dragon, which performed well, was severely suppressed by drug network.

........

At the same time.

Kevin Fitch, the new acting president of Wald pictures, and Gavin O'Connor, the deputy director of production, are standing in the president's office of Wald pictures, looking into the distance.

It happened that they saw George Clooney standing at the window.

"The two of them really got together?" Asked Kevin Fitch.

"That's right!"

Gavin O'Connor, deputy director of production, said: "this should be their first time here since their eighth District film company was founded. Ha ha, I don't want us to be neighbors. "

In fact, the atmosphere in the office at the moment is a little dignified.

Crouching tiger, hidden dragon, a movie with high hopes, has been severely suppressed by Steven Soderberg's drug network, both in box office and word-of-mouth.

This is not good news!

"This year's Academy Awards, we want to win the best picture, best director award, too difficult." Kevin Fitch said in a low voice.

Gavin O'Connor sighed: "it's man who makes plans, it's God who makes things. This is what the boss often says. I think it makes sense. From the current form, we have a bigger chance to compete for the best foreign language film. "

Wald film industry is growing. No matter Zhuke or every executive of Wald film industry, they are not only satisfied with getting high box office movies, but also want to win several Oscar winners to fill the honor room of the company.

Look at other film companies.

If you look at any well-known film company in Hollywood, in its honor room, which one does not have Oscar winners?

But!

The huge Wald film industry is known as the top film company under the six major Hollywood companies. Its honor room is empty, and there is no golden man.

It's easy to say, but it's hard to hear!

In fact, the Oscar winner is not important, it does not affect the reputation of a film company, but you don't even have a Oscar winner, it is very speechless!

This year, in 2001, the 73rd Academy Awards ceremony, from Zucker himself to Wald pictures, every employee wants to make a zero breakthrough.

.......

Golden Dawn entertainment group.

At the moment, as a big boss of the group, Zhuke is chatting and talking about work with CEO victor.

"From 2001 to 2003, if there is no accident, I will not invest additional funds in Wald pictures. We should consolidate our foundation and enhance our ability to resist risks. However, if the big six in Hollywood, or movie companies like DreamWorks and MGM, take bigger action, you don't have to be afraid to just let it go! "

Zhu Ke said in a deep voice.

"I understand!"

Victor nodded and said solemnly, "to tell you the truth, even if boss doesn't mention it, I will mention it to you. Our whole golden dawn Entertainment Group is developing too fast. However, our foundation is not stable. From myself, to the head of each subsidiary, to every executive, almost all of them are too young! "

Youth means energy and drive!

But... Also means lack of experience, lack of calmness and sophistication. In dealing with many tasks and projects, they can't compare with the big six companies in Hollywood. These companies with profound knowledge will inevitably encounter various problems and mistakes.

"Don't be afraid to make mistakes. After all, we are still young!"

Zhuke said with a smile: "young people don't make mistakes. What we want is to learn from them. Just like the 73rd Oscar competition, we lack enough experience, but we don't lack the courage to fight for it

A few days later.

Crouching tiger, hidden dragon, which was released on December 27, 2000, has been released on a large scale after 20 days of small-scale release.

17 January 2001.

The number of cinemas showing crouching tiger, hidden dragon in North America has risen from 210 to 1450. If the box office performance is good, the number of cinemas will be further increased.

The second watch is on.