Chapter 136: Chase and cooperation

The banquet hall of the Hilton Beverly Hills Hotel is brightly lit. Men and women in formal dresses stand or sit in every space. Duke is holding champagne and constantly clinking glasses with people who come to say hello. At Nancy Josephson Under the reminder, according to the identity of the visitor, either nod or shake hands.
Since he walked into this huge banquet hall, there hasn't been anyone around him, as if it was the blood that could attract flies the most.
First-tier companies such as Paramount, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Sony Columbia Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, and second-tier companies such as Carlock and Miramax, their top executives or representatives came to congratulate Duke, and at the same time Is testing the possibility of cooperation in the future.
Although Duke throws a movie project, these companies will immediately make investment impossible, but they will definitely promote the review and preliminary research at the fastest speed in the program.
This is the halo brought by successive successes.
Perhaps this land does not have the term ‘superstition’, but it is one of the craziest countries chasing success.
"Although Duke Rosenberg only made three movies."
Standing not far away, looking at Duke, who was busy socializing, Cook Dick was looking for a suitable opportunity. He said to another executive of Disney next to him, ↖, "But the box office of the three films is more than one "Independence Day" is a complete explosion. Our marketing department predicts that this film can impact US$350 million in North America and US$800 million globally."
"Bob, Duke deserves our attention!" he said again.
Robert Iger nodded, "Duke's commercial ability is beyond doubt, it's just film reputation..."
"Professional reputation? Does that matter?"
Seeing that there was no one next to Duke, Cook Dick winked at Iger, and the two strode towards Duke.
"This is Cook Dick, who is in charge of Disney's live-action film business."
When the two were about to get here, Nancy Josephson reminded Duke softly. "The other is also an executive at Disney, named Robert Iger. He likes to be called Bob."
"Hi, Duke."
"Hi, Cook. Hi, Bob."
The two parties exchanged an intimate handshake. Like a very familiar friend, Duke was sure to have seen these two people on other occasions before, but he did not have a deep impression. As before, his attitude was neither arrogant nor humble.
"Congratulations on your big movie."
The two opposing people are obviously dominated by Cook Dick, "This is really a surprising result."
"Thank you!" Duke smiled and raised his glass to him.
Cook Dick took a sip of his wine, and after another actress walked over to say hello to leave, he turned directly to the topic. "I heard that you still have a script? When do you plan to transform it into a formal film project? Disney can be given priority."
"Almost." Duke tilted his head to the side, "If Disney wants to, Nancy..."
"We are very interested."
Shaking hands with Nancy Josephson, Cook Dick said, "Nancy, why don't we find a place to talk after the banquet is over?"
"No problem." Nancy showed good professionalism.
In a corner not far away, Jeff Robinoff of Warner Bros. was looking here. The frown seemed to be a bit tight, and there was almost no joy after the movie went viral.
The person watching Disney shook hands with Duke and said goodbye. Seeing the people from Sony Columbia walking past, Jeff Robinoff understood that such a successful director must be the goal pursued by the entire Hollywood.
If a single film with a North American box office of more than 300 million US dollars does not chase and win, then Hollywood is really a concentration of idiots!
Thinking of this, Jeff Robinoff's right index finger tapped his lightly. The current CEO of Warner Bros. is about to step down. With the leading success of "Independence Day" and "Breakthrough Island", he won the competition within Warner Bros. and is already the best candidate for CEO.
The next step is Jeff Robinoff's consideration. How to consolidate your position, and then come up with beautiful performance.
He has seen Duke’s new script, which is a story about Normandy’s landing and rescue. Not only is the content hot, but it also includes humanistic care that Duke did not have in previous movies. Next year is the 50th anniversary of the victory of the European War. If the movie is released on Normandy Landing Day, German Surrender Day, or Memorial Day, it can be a box office weapon...
Although this type of film cannot be as big as "Independence Day", it naturally has Oscar attributes. If it can make a difference at the Oscar, the subsequent TV broadcast and video tape rental and sales of the film will greatly increase the profit!
How can we continue to cooperate with Duke? Jeff Robinoff couldn't help squeezing his chin.
Indeed, according to the original agreement, Warner Bros. has priority investment rights, but it must be based on the same conditions. If other Hollywood companies are not tempted by Duke's film projects and watch Warner Bros. take it away, it is the most naive. Stupid joke!
The most important thing is that Duke Rosenberg is only 24 years old and may have unlimited potential in the future. What achievements have Spielberg made from "Jaws" to the present?
Just thinking of this, Jeff Robinoff can’t wait to tie the young director to the Warner Bros. chariot.
But how to tie it is worth thinking about.
"Duke, what do you think of monsters?"
Standing on the opposite side is Sony Columbia Pictures’ vice president Mickey Shulhoff. The other party is not as wordy and hypocritical as the Japanese executive next to him. He is a typical American businessman. After a simple greeting, he went straight to the subject, "That’s A huge monster capable of destruction."
"Is it Godzilla?" Duke immediately understood what he meant.
"Yes, it's this monster from Japan." Seeing that Duke had heard of it, Shuerhoff immediately introduced it. "Sony Entertainment acquired Godzilla's film rights in 1992 and has been planning a film adaptation. Work, but we have never found a suitable director, the kind of director who can fully release the power of Godzilla!"
Duke nodded and waited for the other party to continue.
Mitch Schulhof organized the language a little bit, "Frankly speaking, Duke, "Independence Day" only destroyed North America, don't you want to destroy more places? For example, Japan?"
"Japan?" Duke's eyes lit up immediately, "I have always wanted to sink Japan, or destroy it all, Godzilla..."
Hearing Duke's words, the Japanese executive next to him looked a little embarrassed.
Despite some teasing, Duke would not be rude on such occasions, "I mean destroying Japan in the movie. I think Mr. Oga would not mind?"
"of course not."
The Japanese executive immediately showed the brightest smile, "I like Rosenberg's work very much, and I also like to see those earth-shattering scenes."
"Thank you……"
With a casual polite statement, Duke looked at Shuerhoff again, "Mickey, I have my own plan next, I am afraid I can't cooperate with Sony Entertainment."
"Duke, think about it again." Mitch Shurhof lowered his voice, "Sony Entertainment has set aside a $120 million production budget for this project. If you are willing to be the director, this budget can be increased... …"
Frowning slightly, Duke directly led the other person to the agent, "You can talk to Nancy first."
Direct a Japanese monster movie? This is not in Duke’s plan. This is not a problem of prejudice, but based on practical considerations. The North American film and television culture market is the most closed market. It is too difficult for outsiders to succeed, and Japanese-style Godzilla will conform to North America. Appreciation of the mainstream audience? Do not make jokes.
If you operate on Godzilla's appearance, you should be able to win a part of the North American audience, but you will lose the film's largest source of income-the Japanese market!
This is a very thankless subject!
If you really want to make a monster movie, Duke would rather go for the original one than Godzilla.
After dealing with the Sony Columbia duo, Duke finally had some free time. His eyes swept across the spacious banquet hall. The ribbons and petals that were scattered at the beginning of the celebration party were everywhere, and guests stepped on it as they shuttled back and forth. Without remembering the theme of the celebration, the party inevitably changed to the direction of a business party.
In addition to Duke himself, several major actors in the crew are also sought after, especially Will Smith and Naomi Watts, the two actors who have benefited the most from the film, and the former is the most praised by teenagers. , The latter's acting skills have received a lot of praise.
"Looking for suitable prey?"
Hearing the monotonous nasal voice behind him, Duke knew that it must be Sophia Coppola, and deliberately said, "Do you have a recommendation?"
Sophia took a step forward and fought side by side with Duke, turning his eyes to a place more than thirty feet across from him, "Madonna Sikoni is there. You can surely get her up with your means. She must also treat someone like you." very interested."
"I'm not interested in her." Duke felt the wine surging in his stomach.
Although Madonna looks at most in her thirties, Duke is sure that she should be born in the 1950s, and she is not shy. He hasn't spoken so much.
Just think about the fact that Rodman often hangs out with her, where is Duke interested.
Suddenly, Sophia Coppola put away his joking expression and reminded him in the tone of serious work, "Duke, Townsend Rothman is here."
It was Twentieth Century Fox’s CEO Townsend Roseman who walked over. The two sides have collaborated on two films, and there is not so much politeness between each other. After drinking a glass of champagne together, when the other party asked what they plan to do recently, Du Go straight to the subject.
"The party is over and I plan to go to Europe on vacation."
This is not the situation when there was no capital before. Duke deliberately smiled and said, "Townsend, my travel expenses have not yet been paid, I don't know when the split will arrive?" (To be continued...)
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