v2 Chapter 387： :Hollywood Walk of Fame

McKinsey was knocked into a vegetative state. After the newspaper published the news, many people said he was lucky because he didn't have to go to jail now.

Hardy called Henry and asked, "Who does McKinsey's things?"

Henry shook his head, "I didn't find out."

Hardy did not arrange McKinsey's collision. Hardy arranged for him to go to prison and then slowly enjoy life in prison.

It's okay to pick up a soap or something.

Crashing into a vegetative made him cheaper.

And he will make others suspect that he did it. After all, he stood up and knocked McKinsey down. Hardy thought about it and knew who did it.

Can't run away is the politicians who supported McKinsey in the past. Now McKinsey has lost the value of use, and simply abandoned it, and abandoned it cleanly.

Oh shit,

Politicians are sometimes more ruthless than gangs.

"Let people stare at the driver and have a chance to investigate in depth who did it." Hardy said to Henry.

"Understand the boss."

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McKinsey is over, and the investigation committee has also been declared closed.

A few days later, the White House announced that it would abolish the investigation committee, and that it would be more cautious about such investigations in the future. Everything is based on the U.S. Constitution, but there are more opportunities for abuse of power.

In the past two days, Hardy was considering one thing, that is, how to restore the prosperity of Hollywood. First, the Paramount Act and then McKinsey, which dealt a great blow to Hollywood.

Coupled with the rise of television, it has also had an impact on the film industry. The current situation in Hollywood is far worse than the most glorious period in Hollywood.

Depression is not an exaggeration.

The hot movies this year include Taylor's "Beauty and the Beast" in the first half of the year, Eastwood's "Indiana Jones" in the middle of the year, and Marilyn Monroe's "Enthusiasm", which is still in theaters.

After "Enthusiasm" was released, Monroe was well-known, and now she has become the most popular **** goddess.

"Enthusiasm" has been in theaters for two months, and there are still more than 300 movie theaters showing. Today, the box office has reached more than 16 million, and it is the box office champion this year.

These three films are all produced by HD Pictures. As for other film companies, they are not as lucky as HD Pictures. This year's situation is that ten films have lost eight. All the film companies feel that it is difficult to survive.

Thinking for two days,

Hardy had an idea.

Call Edward, the head of HD Film Company.

"In my name, I invite MGM, Warner Bros., Paramount, Universal, Disney, and 20th Century Fox film companies to say that I intend to discuss the future of Hollywood with them."

Edward immediately went to notify the film companies.

Hardy came forward to call.

These companies attach great importance to it.

Hardy is now not only the boss of HD Films, but the Hardy Group is now a super-large group with its own bank. There are dozens of companies in the United States, as well as Cayman and Japanese industrial groups, and its strength is no less than a consortium. .

In fact, it is not an exaggeration to call the Hardy Consortium now.

The CEOs of these companies agreed to go.

The meeting place was at Hardy’s manor in Beverly Hills. These bosses have their own manor in Beverly Hills, and coming here is like stopping by.

After serving the coffee, the servant exited the room and closed the door. Hardy looked at a group of film industry leaders and said, "Everyone, have you had a hard time in the past year or two?"

Warner Bros’s third son, McWarner, shook his head and smiled bitterly: “It’s very difficult. Warner only released 13 movies this year, but the effect is not very good. It is estimated that the loss will reach more than 5 million US dollars this year.”

"We at Paramount are the same." The Paramount boss said.

MGM’s Meyer looked at Hardy and said, "I guess that only Mr. Hardy’s HD film industry is the most moist. HD film industry produced three movies this year, all of which are very popular, and the three films are ranked in the top of the sales list. The three, especially Miss Monroe’s movie, are estimated to make more than 10 million net profits for HD Pictures."

"Mr. Hardy, I don't know what you are calling for us to discuss?" the Disney boss asked.

Hardy took a sip of his cigar and said lightly:

"Affected by the Paramount Act and McKinsey, it has dealt a big blow to Hollywood. I think we should find some ways to make Hollywood prosper again. As the most powerful film company in Hollywood, we can take the lead."

"Mr. Hardy already has an idea?"

"I do have a few ideas. First of all, it is natural to develop the US market in depth. The US market is still our basic market and must be maintained."

"The second is to vigorously develop the European and even Asian markets. Although the European and Asian markets are now incomparable with the United States, but the accumulation of less and more, alone can not work, but a dozen countries combined may not be less than the United States."

"I know that each of your companies is also developing the European market and even forming a competitive relationship. In the current situation, I hope that everyone can put aside their prejudices and form alliances, so that they can make better money."

"The third is that I think we should talk to the government. Hollywood's role is not just to make movies. We also play an important mission of exporting American culture. We hope that the government will give more support, such as lowering taxes."

Proposal to Hardy.

The bosses of these film companies agree.

In the past, each family could make money by competing in a good environment, but now it is difficult to survive, and if there is more internal friction, the gain will not be worth the loss.

Better to unite.

As for the formation of a monopoly.

Do not,

They are just verbal agreements, reaching a consensus on progress and retreat, they will not form a company, and it is not a monopoly without direct cooperation.

At best, it is the formulation of industry rules.

"I have another suggestion." Hardy said again.

Everyone else looked at Hardy.

"The tourism industry is also one of Hollywood's important benefits. The current situation is that each company operates its own tourism projects. I think we should have a unified plan to make the tourism industry more mature and attract more tourists."

"For example, Universal and Warner both have their own studio tour performance projects, such as Disney, which has animated character performance projects. Why don't we unify these projects to form a dedicated entertainment company."

"My proposal is to build a real amusement park. We invest our resources to form a theme park with the goal of attracting more tourists."

Everyone thinks this proposal is very good, but as for how to cooperate, I don't know how to cooperate now. Hardy smiled lightly, "Details can be discussed carefully by the people below. We only need to develop a large framework."

Everyone nodded.

This is a good idea. The use of resources to form a theme park will indeed attract a large number of audiences. As for the way of cooperation, whoever provides more resources and who owns more shares, these things can be quantified, and it is not difficult for the people under them.

"I have another proposal." Hardy said again.

Everyone said, you really have many ideas.

"What proposal?"

"Get an Avenue of Stars." Hardy said.

"What is Avenue of Stars?" Everyone was puzzled.

The concept of the Avenue of Stars was not proposed until 1958. The first star was placed in 1960, and Hardy now proposed it, a full eight years ahead of schedule.

Hardy explained to everyone:

"To put it simply, it is to create a street of'Art Hall of Fame', select the best artists, carve their names on the stone slabs, and spread them on the street. Those who contribute more to art will get more stars. That's right. Affirmation and praise for his artistic achievements."

"I temporarily divided into five areas, film cameras, which contribute to the film industry. Televisions, which contribute to the television industry. Phonograph records, which contribute to the recording industry, and radio microphones, which contribute to the broadcasting industry. Tragicomedy The mask has contributed to the live drama."

"As for the selection, we can form a "Avenue of Stars" selection committee to select qualified artists every year and award stars to the Avenue of Stars."

"If there is an artist who has made outstanding contributions in any area and awards a star, such as Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable's Gone with the Wind, this movie will have a name in film history after all, and the two of them can award a star."

"If someone has loan contributions in five areas, then five stars will be awarded, but I think there are very few people who have been awarded five stars."

"Even cartoon characters, Disney's Mickey Mouse Donald Duck, MGM's Tom and Jerry."

"I plan to make a carnival night on the'Avenue of Stars'. Not only will there be star awards on the carnival night, but there will also be a carnival. It will definitely attract a lot of people to Hollywood. I believe it will play an excellent role in promoting Hollywood."

All the big guys here admire that Hardy has so many ideas, and every one of them is a good idea. No wonder he can do such a big business.

Hardy summoned them, not to suppress them and annex them, but to find a way to solve the problems in Hollywood. For them, businessmen, they also admire Hardy’s personality very much. If it were them, I’m afraid they would have so many good ideas. First of all, I would think of how to maximize my own interests, but Hardy took it out and shared it with everyone.

"I agree with all Mr. Hardy's proposals." Meyer spoke first.

"I agree too." Warner's third son said.

"I think Mr. Hardy's proposal is very good, I agree." Chairman Paramount nodded.

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With everyone agreeing to the Hollywood Film League is officially formed. Although it is verbal and has no binding force, one sentence is enough for these bigwigs.

At least they will not leave before harming their own interests.

As for Hardy’s several proposals, these big guys started to prepare separately. Some people are responsible for finding the government, hoping to give preferential and support in terms of policy and taxation, and some are responsible for organizing several major film companies to form theme parks. And Edward of HD Pictures , Is responsible for the Avenue of Stars.

For the location of the Avenue of Stars, Hardy chose one of the pedestrian streets on Hollywood Boulevard. This street is adjacent to several film companies. It is a commercial street with shopping malls, luxury stores, restaurants, and coffee shops, which is very suitable for casual shopping.

The biggest reason why Hardy chose here is that many of the buildings on both sides of the street are properties of Hardy Real Estate. He wanted to get the Avenue of Stars a long time ago. How could he not arrange the layout in advance and let people start the acquisition a few years ago. Now here Many luxury stores are the property of Hardy.

When it becomes the Avenue of Stars, the pedestrian street will definitely become more prosperous.

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