Vol 2 Chapter 288: Advantages and disadvantages of film ratings

"Common competitors?"
Although he knew what Michael Ovitz was talking about, Steven Spielberg remained silent, "Michael, we are old friends, so let's just say something."
"DreamWorks' "Clash of Heaven and Earth" will be released in North America on May 8. "Godzilla" that I packaged for Sony Columbia will land in North America on May 15.
Michael Ovitz had done enough work before he came. At this time, he was full of momentum. "We had a weekend between us. When "Godzilla" was released, "Clash of Heaven and Earth" had passed the hottest stage. , Will not form too fierce competition, unless "Clash of Heaven and Earth" has a trend like "Titanic"."
Both knew that it was impossible. "Clash between Heaven and Earth" is a simple summer popcorn.
"DreamWorks is very confident in "Clash of Heaven and Earth"." Spielberg said lightly.
"I am also very confident in the films you supervised." Michael Ovitz's face gradually became serious. "I have the same confidence in the works I supervised. So, Steven, we have never done it in front of anyone. For any concession, you are the top director and producer, there is no need to avoid anyone; I am a top package executive, and I have never +, never thought of anyone to avoid."
His words are full of confidence, as if the emperor Caa, who had been overwhelmed in the past, is back again.
Spielberg nodded slightly, obviously agreeing with Michael Ovitz's words, he is the famous Spielberg!
"But we cannot deny that the opponent caught in our midst is extremely powerful."
After working hard in Hollywood for so many years, although self-confidence is overflowing, Michael Ovitz will not underestimate anyone. "Duke Rosenberg is back in the summer vacation. His "The Matrix" deserves our attention. Judging from an advertisement and a trailer, it should be sufficiently competitive."
"No one can underestimate Duke." Spielberg said the most solemn sentence tonight so far, "Neither can I. Duke is one of Hollywood's top directors."
"So, he will be our common competitor!"
He tapped the armrest of the chair lightly, and Michael Ovitz increased his tone. "The Matrix" will be released on the next weekend of "Clash of Heaven and Earth", which will inevitably affect your box office next week. If "The Matrix" reflects well enough, it will also affect the next week's "Godzilla" to a certain extent. "."
He smiled, "Unless Duke Rosenberg will miss."
"possible."
Sighing, Spielberg said, "But I personally think that the chance of Duke's miss is no more than 10%."
Michael Ovitz narrowed his smile, "Steven, Duke's "The Matrix" threatens us at the same time!"
This is a fact that cannot be changed, Spielberg knows it very well. Both parties are Jewish, and they will stand in the same camp in certain events such as Mel Gibson, but the competition between Hollywood is everywhere.
In addition, three of the several films previously produced by DreamWorks have missed, and such a big production as "Clash of Heaven and Earth" cannot be missed.
"Go ahead, Michael." Spielberg lowered his eyelids. I didn't bother to look at Ovitz, "What are you going to do."
It's only mid-March now. It’s too early for the film to be released. According to DreamWorks’ plan, the competition will only heat up in May.
"I heard about one thing."
Michael Ovitz turned a blind eye to Spielberg's attitude, "Although the filming of "The Matrix" is not yet complete..."
"Michael, you should know where my bottom line is!" Spielberg reminded.
When it comes to his and Duke's status and status, some methods are easily unusable. Otherwise, it will end in endless struggles, or even lose-lose.
And the Jewish clubs in Hollywood will not sit back and watch their bottomless competition.
"You got me wrong, Steven." Michael Ovitz frowned and said quickly. "The Matrix is ​​not finished yet, but Warner Bros. has already started activities inside mpaa and wants to get pg-13 rating for this film."
Spielberg raised his eyes, as if he didn't quite understand Ovitz.
Michael Ovitz explained, "The Matrix is ​​a science fiction film, and Duke’s signature explosion is bound to be indispensable. In fact, looking back, except for the fact that "Independence Day" was produced in a macroscopic way, it was more convergent, including last year’s Including pg-13's "Chicago", it is not difficult to find that Duke's films have more plots."
Hearing this, Spielberg already understood what Ovis wanted to do.
"With the full support of Warner Bros., "The Matrix" is definitely not a problem in terms of publicity and distribution."
Taking a serious look at Spielberg’s face, Michael Ovitz said again,
But Warner Bros. is a new member of mpaa, and the right to speak is relatively light. The issuer and investors of "Godzilla" clearly stated that they would be comprehensive. Support me, but it is not enough."
"DreamWorks does not have mpaa seats." Spielberg reminded.
"I know." Of course Michael Ovitz knows this. "So, Steven, what I want to strive for is your personal support. You have a close relationship with Universal Pictures and have always had a good relationship with Paramount Pictures. As long as it can affect them, "The Matrix" can only be rated R in the end!"
"At the same time, "Godzilla" and "Clash of Heaven and Earth" strive to reach the pg-13 level!" Ovitz raised his head and said confidently, "An r-rated film against two pg-13 levels. How difficult is the film? The natural disadvantage of audiences alone can prevent Duke Rosenberg from making a comeback!"
Spielberg was silent, and Michael Ovitz stopped speaking. He was also Jewish. He knew that the competition among Jewish people was equally fierce. He also knew that Spielberg was a director when he picked up the camera, but it was a standard when he put down the camera. The businessman, denying it, will not come to him!
After about ten seconds, Spielberg slowly said, "I will call Universal Pictures and Paramount Pictures."
Michael Ovitz laughed. Classification can often determine the life and death of a film!
The sky was densely covered with dark clouds. The always dry Greater Los Angeles area unexpectedly started to rain in the early morning. Duke closed the window, went to the bathroom to wash, put on his pants, and looked at the messy rooms all over. There was no trace of the shirt, so I had to think about the madness with Charlize Theron last night, slowly walked out of the bedroom, followed the spiral staircase to the first floor, followed the smell of breakfast, and entered the kitchen.
Charlize is wearing a large men's shirt, showing straight and slender legs, and is preparing breakfast.
She probably heard Duke's footsteps and smiled back, "My dear, you can go to the restaurant. Breakfast will be ready soon."
After that, she glanced at Duke's naked upper body and protested deliberately, "Can you find a piece of clothing to wear? If you keep doing this, I can't help it."
Duke tilted his head. "The kitchen is also good. We tried the balcony last night. We can try the kitchen now."
"God, are you crazy enough?" Charlize immediately put on an expression of begging for mercy, "My dear, let me go, my legs are still soft now."
"Can you return the clothes to me?" Duke asked.
Charlize pointed to the living room, "There are clothes I prepared for you in the closet."
"Thank you."
Duke turned and walked toward the living room, and suddenly looked back, Charlize Theron has been showing a bright smile.
Back in the living room, I casually found a brand new shirt from the closet and put it on him. It fits perfectly. Charlize Theron is really a caring person.
He retrieved the socks and shoes that he had thrown aside last night. After putting them on, Duke went to the bathroom to wash his hands. When he walked into the restaurant, Charlize Theron had already prepared breakfast for him and a piece of toast. Fried eggs and a cup of oatmeal.
She is a glass of skimmed milk and a few fruits, which is the price all actresses who want to pursue photogenic effects must pay.
Charlize sips the milk, his eyes spinning around Duke, as if thinking about something.
"Can I ask you a question, Duke?" She put down the cup.
Duke looked up at her and nodded slightly. Charlize immediately asked, "How can a young and beautiful actress achieve breakthroughs in acting or get professional praise."
Swallowing the toast in his mouth, Duke took a sip of oatmeal, and crossed his hands on the table. It is indeed impossible for him and Charlize Theron to come together. In fact, neither he nor the woman opposite knows this. One point, but just like Naomi Watts, Charlize Theron gets along very happily with him. Everyone has a good time together and feels good...
"Sally..."
In a few years, Charlize himself might think of this kind of thing, and Duke simply said it, "When you have enough qualifications, go find a character that can make you ugly..."
"It's ugly?" Charlize was taken aback for a moment.
"Become an ugly monster!" Duke pointed to his forehead, "I better have a character with a little problem here."
Characters such as self-harm, ugly monsters, and neurosis have always been the only way to win the Oscar queen. To get the best actress through a normal female role, it often requires hardship.
After breakfast, Duke left Charlize Theron’s villa and drove into Burbank, but instead of going directly to the Duke’s studio near the Warner Studios, he turned a corner and went to the Warner Building first. I met with Warner Bros. distribution director, Ge Walter, and discussed about the release of "The Matrix" before returning to the studio to continue his post-production.
Doug? Walter left the Warner Building and drove to the place he had agreed with the people from Sony Columbia Pictures. They will then discuss how to suppress DreamWorks! (To be continued...)
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