Chapter 570 Smart people, stupid people
"Sky Studios announced that it will change the schedule of "Transformers" to May 19." Ivanka came over and said.
Little Gilbert, who was staring at the post-production, was stunned and put down his work: "David Ellison ran away?"
"Yes," Ivanka nodded. Head: "After we couldn't wait to announce the schedule, David Ellison couldn't help it."
Little Gilbert was not disappointed, and was even a little happy: "Honestly, this is good for us and for us." It's a wise decision for them
I was actually relieved. I was really afraid that David Ellison would compete with us with "Transformers". "
Ivanka rolled her eyes and complained: "Then you still have a date with him? Fortunately, he took the initiative to avoid it, otherwise I will see what you will do..."
"Isn't this just for the sake of face? "Little Gilbert said.
"Perhaps the old Chinese saying is true, save face and suffer. "Following little Gilbert, Ivanka also learned a lot of Chinese.
Ivanka asked again: "Then are we going to let go of the dirty information we prepared? ”
"Forget it," little Gilbert shook his head and said, "There's no competition, so there's no need for that.
Which movie was released in the same year as "Transformers"?"
"The Da Vinci Code, produced by Sony Columbia Pictures, directed by Ron Howard, starring your old buddy Tom Hanks." Ivanka replied.
Little Gilbert was curious: "Isn't Sky Studios cooperating closely with Sony Columbia Pictures? How could the last two movies be bumped up?"
Ivanka explained: "You I've been busy with the crew lately, and I don't seem to care much about big things in Hollywood.
"Transformers" is the first of a five-movie distribution deal signed by Sky Studios and MGM United Artists. "
"No wonder," little Gilbert suddenly realized.
MGM United Artists, which was acquired by Prince Abdullah, instantly became an object of rejection by traditional Hollywood forces, because Abdullah Prince Abdullah is an Arab, and his royal family has always supported the West Bank.
So even if Prince Abdullah does not express his political stance, he will naturally be ostracized by the Hollywood Jewish circle. This is normal. .
To be honest, Prince Abdul would never have thought of taking over MGM United Artists if it hadn't been for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
When Hollywood reacts, Prince Abdullah's move to MGM United Artists has become a foregone conclusion.
Michael Ovitz, who facilitated the acquisition, also aroused dissatisfaction among some people, which also destined Michael Ovitz to have few choices.
That’s why he helped David Ellison strive to integrate into Hollywood and strengthen cooperation with Columbia Pictures and MGM United Artists.
Because the capital behind these two film companies, one comes from the island country Sony and the other comes from the Arabs, they are also the two giant companies that most hope to change the existing structure of Hollywood.
However, the parent company of Sony Colombia is an island company. In a sense, island country companies can also be American companies.
So many times, out of political stance, Sony Columbia Pictures will join forces with the other five major Hollywood giants to suppress MGM United Artists.
Thanks to the wealthy Arabs, while MGM United Artists is still standing, it has also completed many, many projects this year.
But if all these projects fail, no matter how wealthy MGM United Artists is, they will gradually be unable to hold on.
David Ellison and the Arabs are the same. He is not welcomed by the traditional forces of Hollywood. But there are some differences between the two, because David Ellison is also Jewish.
Logically speaking, David Ellison should stand on the opposite side of MGM United Artists, because his identity naturally determines where he should stand.
But David Ellison's Sky Studios somehow found a happy partnership with MGM United Artists.
I have to say that Michael Ovitz played a big role here. Although Michael Ovitz was also a Jew, he facilitated the acquisition. David Ellison is crazy, not stupid, and knows that doing so will cause dissatisfaction with the traditional forces in Hollywood.
But there must be deep-seated reasons for his resolute decision to cooperate with MGM and United Artists. He hopes to change the existing structure of Hollywood.
David Ellison once chatted with Michael Ovitz, and the two analyzed the current situation of Hollywood in detail.
Although MGM United Artists still retains its identity as a giant, it has actually been excluded by most of Hollywood.
David Ellison and most of Hollywood reject MGM United Artists, which can only serve as the icing on the cake. People may even think that it would be the same with or without you.
But if we join forces with MGM and United Artists to change Hollywood and reshuffle the cards, the results will be very different.
The logic of Westerners’ behavior is full of gambling behavior, betting that they can win. David Ellison felt that he would first join forces with MGM and United Artists to disrupt Hollywood and become the leader of new forces.
Then he integrated Hollywood and drove MGM United Artists out of Hollywood. Everything he had done before was instantly washed away.
Perhaps based on this idea, Sky Studios signed a five-film distribution contract with MGM United Artists. Others are not easy to mess with. Let’s start with Sony Columbia, the loser.
Not to mention, David Ellison’s series of plans and actions really have the feeling of the male protagonist in the novel.
But there are many people in this world who can be the protagonist, but there is only one protagonist who can take center stage.
Little Gilbert asked Ivanka to transfer the bit of black information in her hand to Sony Columbia Pictures through an intermediary. They must have been thinking about how to deal with "Transformers" after the "Transformers" schedule was announced.
Just give it to them. It would be best if it succeeds. If it fails, there will be no loss.
After the schedule of "Transformers" was announced, many people in Hollywood who knew about the fight did not laugh at David Ellison. Instead, they praised him for being mature and not being impulsive.
Not far from Melon Studio, in Sky Studio, David Ellison has just returned from staring at the post-production of "Transformers".
Michael Ovitz came back with a mysterious face, and an inexplicable smile on his lips.
"Michael, what's going on?" David Ellison asked curiously.
Michael Ovitz said: "Everyone is praising you now."
"Praise me?" David Ellison touched his newly grown beard; "Is it because I have grown more handsome recently with a beard?"
Michael Ovitz raised his forehead and said: " No, everyone is praising you for becoming smarter."
"Oh?"
"Because "Transformers" has announced its schedule, and "The Last of Us" It's not a schedule, so people think you made a wise decision." Michael Ovitz explained.
David Ellison suddenly realized: "So that's the case. Then we announce that we will change the schedule and put it on the same schedule as "The Last of Us". Are they stupid?"
"Uh!" Michael Ovitz paused, and then said after a while: "Then everyone will regard you as a fool."
"Forget it," David Ellison shook his head and said: "If we don't change the schedule, Ron Howard will always be easier to bully than Little Gilbert."
I didn't know that Ron Howard, who made "A Beautiful Mind" and won the Oscar for Best Director, heard this sentence What would you think?
But to a certain extent, David Ellison is right. Compared to Gilbert Jr., Ron Howard is indeed a soft persimmon.
But don’t underestimate the soft persimmon, sometimes it can disgust you.
(End of this chapter)