Chapter 240: Like cutting the grass and eradicating the roots
Once you know which film project it is, it will be much easier to look up related film information.
By evening, the information about Ang Lee and "Brokeback Mountain" was already on Hawke's desk.
James Schamus, the producer Ang Lee has been working with, has just established a film company called Focus Features in partnership with Universal Pictures.
In addition to these two shareholders, there is also the BlackRock Film Foundation, a subsidiary of BlackRock.
The project "Brokeback Mountain" comes from James Schamus.
In the past, Hawke would have thought this was purely a business move for the film.
But add BlackRock, and especially marginalized populations programs, to the mix, and it’s not hard to see a connection.
BlackRock promoted the development of "Brokeback Mountain."
Hawke had a vague impression that "Brokeback Mountain" was a landmark event in the development of gay movies in Hollywood.
With the success of "Brokeback Mountain" at the Oscars, the film has had a strong impact in North America and even the United States. Gay films have begun to enter the mainstream of Hollywood and are developing step by step in the direction of LGBT.
"Hollywood has always been at the forefront of cultural trends." Hawke closed the information about "Brokeback Mountain" and said to Erica in the living room: "BlackRock has chosen the most appropriate entry point."
Erica was reading the novel "Brokeback Mountain" and responded: "Movies and entertainment stars have a great influence on ordinary people."
She herself doesn’t like homosexuality at all: “The world of Hollywood is already chaotic enough. If BlackRock launches a program for marginalized groups again, it’s hard to imagine what it will be like.”
Hawke said: "Monsters and ghosts are rampant. For example, a man can enter the women's bathroom as long as he thinks he is a woman..."
This version is a bit ahead of its time, and Erica can’t understand it: “You don’t even need sex reassignment surgery?”
Hawke shrugged: "If he thinks he is a woman and you say he is not a woman, then you are guilty."
Although he had not done in-depth research, he had seen too many related news on the Internet: "We even found a group of transgender people to go to primary schools to teach children, allowing minors to freely choose their gender, and they can have surgeries without going through their parents."< br>
Erica asked: "How to solve the problem of money?"
Hawk thought for a moment and said: "The government provides money, such as diverting firefighting funds to the development of gender diversity."
"The United States is magical enough now." Erica couldn't imagine: "If it really develops like this, this country..."
She frowned: "Donkeys are crazy!"
Hawke stated a fact: "These people will become the base of the donkeys. For their own privileges, they will spare no effort to support the donkeys."
Erica understood: "Is this what the marginalized people program is for?"
Hawke said: "At least it is one of the purposes."
Erica sighed: "Brian has a difficult task ahead."
Hawke nodded: "It's hard to say about other states, but with the social situation in California, this will become a development trend. If Brian wants to enter the Oval Office, he must defeat them."
Erica put the novel aside and asked, "Is this Brokeback Mountain the official start of the marginalized people project in Hollywood?"
"If my guess is correct, the film is heading for the Oscar." Hawke remembered that Ang Lee won the Best Director statuette for this film: "Focus Features and BlackRock will spend money to compete for the award."
Erica said: "What they want is exactly what we are against."
The intercom rang at this time, and the security guard at the door reported that Jennifer Huey was here.
When Hawke and Erica came to the door of the living room, she happened to come in from the outside.
During the day, Hawke made an appointment with her to meet here tonight.
Jennifer sat on the sofa and asked Hawke: "You said you had something to discuss in private?"
Hawke turned to the couch, sat on her side, and said, "Do you remember the first time we met?"
"In Wyoming." Of course Jennifer remembered: "At that time, you and Erica killed six armed bandits from the mining company."
Hawke said: "I got the news that the investor behind that mining company was the Wyoming branch of BlackRock, and the person in charge at the time was Douglas Coster."
Jennifer nodded: "Yes, it was them. There were many deaths in the case at that time. Under the pressure of the FBI's investigation, the mining company went bankrupt and closed down after paying compensation."
Hawke asked: "After I came back from Wyoming, I didn't pay much attention to the situation there. How many dead people were found in the end?"
"The bodies of 17 people were found." Jennifer thought for a moment: "There should be some missing persons from outside, but you know the situation in Wyoming better than we do. It is a vast land with few people, so it is impossible to find them."
She guessed what Hawke was thinking and simply said: "The mastermind behind this case is BlackRock's Wyoming branch. The case occurred in an Indian reservation, and most of the victims were Indians who did not cooperate with the prospecting company. , no evidence could be found in the case, and no one would look for evidence for the Indians. After the compensation was in place, it ended up being dropped.”
Some cases involving large companies and groups are mostly resolved in this way, with a sum of money being paid to settle the dispute.
Hawke asked directly: "Is there a family where multiple people die and there are still survivors?"
Jennifer hadn't paid attention to this case for a long time and said, "I need to go back and find out more."
Hawke added: "There is also this case that can point to the information and case files of BlackRock's Wyoming branch."
"You're setting me up for a mistake," Jennifer said.
Erica answered: "I owe you a favor." Hawke's idea has always been clear. If you want to kill me, then I will kill you too.
Jennifer glanced at Erica, then at Hawke, and said, "I'll try to find it."
She was not polite at all: "I heard that your family will have a social party next month, and you must invite me then."
Erica knew her target was Brian and responded: "No problem."
Jennifer looked at the time: "I won't disturb you anymore." She stood up to leave and said to Hawke: "I will contact you as soon as there is news."
Hawke and Erica walked her all the way to the car.
The two went back upstairs to rest, lying together and talking about what happened in Wyoming.
At that time, I was worried about safety issues and left in a hurry. I didn't expect that BlackRock would be involved.
Although Erica wants to find opportunities to use the traditional arts of the LAPD, Hawke's idea is to either not do it, or to kill people without leaving any consequences.
In some respects, Hawke still retains simple Chinese thinking.
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Like cutting the grass and roots.
The next morning, when he came to Twitter, Hawke found that Edward was back at work.
The savior was wearing a crisp suit and was full of energy.
Hawke entered the office and asked: "Are you sure there is no problem?"
Edward smiled with two lines of white teeth: "After several days of observation, the doctor said that I am very healthy and strong enough to kill a cow."
He asked: "Boss, is the driver really Miller Collins?"
Hawke said: "Yes, the FBI has done a DNA test and has determined that it is Miller Collins himself."
"Damn bastard!" Edward vowed: "Boss, don't worry, I will accompany Maria Collins to his funeral!"
What can Hawke say? Of course, we must encourage the most loyal brother: "Do it well."
Edward nodded vigorously: "I will."
He started to use his brain and thought about it. Besides funerals, cemeteries, wedding photos, etc., what other scenes could be suitable for this?
Edward decided to go back to Sheng Gu Pian to learn more.
There was a knock on the office door from outside, and Caroline with blond bangs walked in quickly.
She took a few documents, put them on Hawke's desk, and said, "These need to be signed as soon as possible."
Hawke took it over, turned it over, and said, "In the future, the authority to sign these signatures will be delegated to you."
Caroline's exquisite makeup cannot cover the bags under her eyes due to lack of rest: "Why do I feel that my work is getting busier and I have less and less rest time?"
Hawke said casually: "Because my abilities have become stronger, I have more responsibilities."
He also encouraged him: "You are about to become the operating director of a company valued at several billion dollars."
Caroline blinked, as if she couldn't believe it: "Is there another investment company that needs to be valued?"
Hawke took out the information submitted by Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman and said: "Long-term Investment Company is preparing to participate in Twitter's next financing and share expansion, and will make formal contact with the company soon. The specific work will be carried out by You are responsible.”
Caroline took two steps forward, and her high heels landed on the floor like sheep's hooves: "I will not betray your trust."
Hawke knows very well that actual benefits can mobilize people's enthusiasm: "You, the savior, Sasha, Haaland and Kassim can all participate in the investment in this financing and share expansion."
"Miss Baa, do you have money?" Edward said, "I remember you always maxed out your credit cards."
Caroline is different this time: "I have saved most of my income in the past year. Haven't you noticed that in the past six months, all I have worn are off-season discount products, and I have not bought a bag for eight months?" ”
Edward had an idea: "I'll introduce you to a good channel to buy luxury goods. It's much cheaper than the market."
Although Caroline is working hard to save money so that she can invest in becoming a Twitter shareholder, her consumption impulse of following the trend for many years is still there: “Forget about discount stores.”
Edward shook his head and said: "My black compatriots, they have a morning market near Compton, and the luxury goods they sell are absolutely cheap and authentic."
Caroline didn't believe it: "I believe it's cheap, but it's true..."
Hawke reminded: "You are thinking the wrong way."
Edward explained: "Black people don't know how to make luxury goods. When they get the goods, the cost they pay is just physical strength. If they are fake, will the cost be higher and the profit smaller?"
Caroline understood immediately that Twitter was about to raise funds and expand its shares, and the money had to be spent on important places. She said to Edward: "Take me there once you have time."
Edward said: "No problem, I only charge you 10% of the agency fee."
Hawke said at this time: "We will hold a press conference with the long-term investment company." He looked at Caroline: "You are attending on behalf of Twitter."
(End of chapter)