Vol 2 Chapter 688: Disney's project

In the office floor of the Sky Film Studio in Beverly Hills, a middle-aged man wearing glasses hurriedly came to the office at the end of the corridor, knocked on the door twice, and opened the door after receiving a response from the inside. Walked in.
"David."
After greeting and getting permission from the other party, he sat across the desk and said directly, "I just received the latest news, which is related to Duke Rosenberg."
Hearing the name, David Ellison immediately raised his head and asked, "Bill, what is it?"
"Businesses that have direct competition with us."
The middle-aged man named Bill solemnly said, "Didn't you remind me that Tina Fei is also paying attention to the Hollywood platter projects that the Theory of Relativity and Dune companies want to change hands?"
David Ellison nodded. Since the end of last year, he has been raising funds to take over the projects of several Wall Street film funds when they were unable to maintain.
He knows very well that although he has invested in some films, and projects that have been extremely successful at the box office such as "I Am A Legend", Sky Studios is not welcomed by the mainstream Hollywood at all, and wants to become an unnignified part of Hollywood. , Not only need funds, but also need to make corresponding achievements.
At the same time, we must establish certain connections with major companies.
Taking over these projects is undoubtedly the best opportunity.
Events have proved that this is indeed a good opportunity. The economic crisis has had a huge impact on Wall Street and directly affected Hollywood. Many companies are facing difficulties in capital turnover and serious shortage of projects.
It's just that he saw it, and Duke Rosenberger saw it too.
Sky Film Studio is in action, and the other's film foundation is not slow. Although both parties are more restrained because they want to avoid those film funds sitting on the ground, they have also formed a certain competitive relationship.
Since learning that Duke Rosenberg is also doing the same action, David Ellison has been doing everything possible to find ways and related ways to find out which movie projects the other party is interested in.
The last movie he was interested in was "This Man Comes From Earth". After he bought it, he lost money in the theater, but after selling the offline copyright to Netflix, the other party has made a lot of gains in the rental market, although it can't compare with those movies that invested tens of millions of dollars. However, it is absolutely outstanding in the rental income of similar films, and it is even regarded as a by some ut film fans.
Now thinking of Duke Rosenberg's words that are not suitable for theaters, David Ellison can be said to be deeply moved, and the other party obviously has not thought of pushing this film into theaters.
Facts have also proved that such films are only a way to enter the theater.
Although the more disliked Duke Rosenberg. David Ellison knows how good the other side looks at the film and the film market.
Looking at his capable subordinates, David Ellison asked, "What projects does he like?"
"The relaunch of Twentieth Century Fox's "Avatar" and "Men", Walt Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean 4"..."
Hearing these names, David Ellison is not surprised at all. The latter two can be said to be the sequels of the hit series, the former is James Cameron’s masterpiece.
He is also optimistic about these three films, but it is not easy to get the investment shares of Wall Street funds in his hands, especially the 20th Century Fox project. The other party is one of Duke Rosenberg's closest cooperation companies, and I must not want to see myself intervene in it.
"Are there other projects?" David Ellison asked again.
The middle-aged man named Bill helped his glasses and said, "There are some more, and they are all Disney projects."
David Ellison raised his eyebrows, "Oh? Disney's project?"
After losing Pixar Studios, Walt Disney's animated films fell into a slump and began to turn more energy to live-action movies, becoming one of the companies that have cooperated with Wall Street the most, and even took out nearly ten major projects. Cooperate with the film fund for platter.
"Disney is in post-production "Genesis"," Bill said of the most invested projects in these projects, "Robin Hood, which is being filmed by Ridley Scott, is based on the famous science fiction writer Ed "Alien Battlefield" adapted from the works of Garais Burroughs. And the toy movie "Class Battleship" purchased by Disney from Hasbro."
David Ellison nodded slightly.
These names are also not surprising. They are all big-name productions in the circle. He has also understood that as long as two of these films can sell well, it is enough to guarantee Disney's profit.
Big investment and big production are the mainstream in Hollywood, and David Ellison knows this very well.
"Are you aware of the investment in these films?" he asked.
"I just asked someone to check it before I came here." Bill only recalled a little. In other words, "The production cost of "A War of History" is 170 million U.S. dollars, using the latest movie shooting and production technology; the estimated cost of "Robin Hood" is 200 million U.S. dollars. As the director, Lassekelau and Cate Blanchett are also the leading actors and actresses; "Alien Battlefield"..."
He paused for a while, and then said, "This project is still in the preparatory stage, but Disney and Relativity have invested a total of US$80 million in start-up funds, and the production cost is initially expected to be no less than US$250 million; The situation in "Class Battleship" is similar to "Alien Battlefield". The Theory of Relativity has only invested a certain amount of start-up capital, and the project is also in the preparation stage.
Slowly tapping his fingers on the armrest of the chair, David Ellison thought for a few minutes, then suddenly smiled, "Duke Rosenberg is forcing Disney and Michael Eisner."
He said to himself, "If he can get the corresponding shares in these Disney films, what will Michael Eisner do? If the film is successful, his project will bring huge profits to his opponents. If he does his hands and feet to make the project fail, How should he, the chairman and eo, explain to the shareholders meeting."
"Duke Rosenberg thought very well!" David Ellison snorted and said again, "Bill, let me take a closer look at these projects. Also, ask Michael Eisner and Relativity for me. Ryan Kawaraug, I want to talk to them separately."
As long as the results of the investigation are satisfactory enough, he will inevitably stop Duke Rosenberg's plot!
Los Angeles is still hot in July. The bright sunlight sheds from the sky, which easily gives people a fiery feeling, making the already arid climate even more uncomfortable. Fortunately, the seaside of Malibu is slightly better than the inner 6 Some, the sea breeze that blows from time to time, always brings a hint of coolness.
"Is that big guy really here?"
The air-conditioning in the Rolls-Royce car is full, and even so, Scarlett Johansson is still holding an embroidered fan purchased from China and fanning it from time to time, "Have you seen it? Does it have enough power? "
"My dear, I haven't watched it either." Duke quietly adjusted the air-conditioning slightly down. "You just came back from Argentina after promoting Captain America, and I just came back from the Western Pacific region. I haven't had time to watch it. ."
"I thought I was about to take the world's number one yacht..." Scarlett smiled so that her eyes were bent, she touched her chest, and said, "My heart is beating."
Duke immediately poured cold water on her, "It's not the first in the world."
"Isn't it the number one in the world?" Scarlett finished asking, when she saw Duke nodding, and said nonchalantly, "At least he was the number one in the world."
After more than two years of waiting, the yacht ordered by Duke finally arrived at Malibu Marina last month, but as he said, this yacht with the longest length in the world at the time of construction now ranks among the top three. If you don't go in anymore, the yachts built by the richest tycoon Abramovich from Russia, the Crown Prince of Dubai and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi have all exceeded his.
Rolls-Royce stopped in front of the Malibu Wharf. Just after pushing the door and getting off the car, Scarlett looked to the west, and saw a white behemoth docked on the deep-water berth of the wharf. She was in the picture and design The yacht seen on the picture several times.
This big guy, over five hundred feet long, is docked on the dock, like a white hill. It’s not that there are no bigger ships here. There are some tens of thousands of tons of cargo ships in the distance, but none of them. Boats can be as attractive as it is.
"Let's go over."
Closing the car door, Duke reminded Scarlett that as he walked towards the yacht first, Scarlett hurriedly followed.
The two boarded the yacht. The captain had already waited here, and under his introduction, he made a round.
This is a yacht that can go on ocean voyages. The crew and captain must have excellent skills and be reliable enough. Several friends from the military recommended the retired naval officer to Duke, as well as other crew members on board. , And they are basically all retired personnel from the Navy, while the guards are retired special forces from the SEALs.
Similarly, to maintain the operation of such a yacht requires a lot of expenses every year.
After going around the deck, bar, ballroom, master bedroom, swimming pool, and private cinema, Duke and Scarlett walked into the main living room of the yacht. The design here is quite distinctive. A loggia exhausts the entire yacht’s space. The width of the ship connects the main living room and the banquet hall. The arc structure at the stern is equipped with viewing glass windows, providing an invincible view of 27o degrees.
Standing in front of the glass window, Scarlett looked at the sea, as if thinking of some important question, she suddenly asked, "Did you name this yacht?"
Duke stood beside her, shook his head, and said, "Not yet."
He took Scarlett's arm, "Honey, this is your right." (To be continued.)
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