"Your Royal Highness, thank you very much for your help. I hope William will be happy because he broke the world record." Ronald had secretly asked Princess Diana to contact the publisher of Guinness World Records, the Guinness Company.
It just so happened that Guinness wanted to strengthen its relationship with the royal family, and things went smoothly.
In addition to the world record that Ronald asked them to update, they also gave Diana's eldest son William a record - "the most popular royal baby in the world".
"Ha, William is very happy. When I went to Wetherby to see him, he felt very proud. Besides, you can just call me Diana, or Dai. It really feels strange to be called Your Highness by friends."
Diana was very happy. Every time she went to Wetherby School to see her sons, she always had to compete with their father for the children's love. Prince Charles would take his sons to ride horses, while Diana had to use other methods.
Maintain a close relationship with your son.
There is nothing that her husband cannot give her. She can only do things for her children that normal parents would do to win their love. For example, she was the first princess to participate in the parents' sports meeting of her son's school. Last year she won a
The mother came first in the race and came in second this year. The children are all proud of having such a mother.
But there were too few such things, so Ronald contacted the Guinness World Records Company and gave his eldest son his own exclusive world record, which helped her win a high score in the war. But the younger son Harry wanted to
Feeling jealous...think of a way to make it up to him next year.
"Well, I'll ask you to wear it..."
Princess Diana was very happy chatting on the phone. She likes to communicate with these successful people who work hard on their own, and doesn't like those who rely only on their ancestors... She also asked Ronald about the release time of Ronald's new movie, what new works he has, etc.
Ronald put down the phone after promising to go to London premieres of "Steel Magnolias" and "When Harry Met Sally" and inviting the princess's family to attend.
"It's done, let them send the materials to Fleet Street in London." Ronald signaled the media consultant to launch an attack on Ovitz.
Soon, many serious newspapers in London, as well as more gossip tabloids, obtained news materials about Michael Ovitz, the founder of a Hollywood agency called CAA.
The reason why it was transferred through London was that Ovitz's power in the American entertainment and media circles was too great for such a report to be published.
CAA's revenue last year exceeded 60 million. With several blockbuster movies this year, it will be even more. In addition, plus the high consulting fees that Sony must pay to him, Ovitz's wealth is expected to grow by more than 100 million.
100 million.
Ordinarily, this amount of money is not top-notch compared to the rich in Hollywood, but CAA can also control various film and television dramas and related advertising companies, and the marketing budget invested in the media. It has a great influence on the media.
Considerable.
This makes the tabloids in America, who want to write some gossip about Ovitz and sensationalize it, have to consider whether they can still receive advertisements.
Serious major newspapers, on the other hand, are subject to the principle of fact. Before publishing such a report about someone who has great influence in the media, they must verify the facts with him or other insiders, which is almost impossible to do.
When Ronald's materials were anonymously released to the domestic media, no one they contacted was willing to be interviewed.
After a round of testing, Ronald was surprised to find that none of the media in America had published any exclusive interviews or in-depth reports about him.
Executives at major studios declined to comment. And independent producers, such as Ray Stark, Ronald's collaborator in "Steel Magnolias," were even more frank with those who wanted to interview him.
The New York media said that they had to get approval from CAA before they could be interviewed about Ovitz.
I don’t know if it’s because Ovitz himself is good at using negative news about celebrities to blackmail them to achieve his own goals, so he himself controls the publication of his own gossip in the newspapers very strictly.
However, just like the so-called "power" obtained by using the power to blackmail customers or bullying the top executives of major studios with large investment projects, Ovitz's control of the news media is to a large extent.
Borrowing other people's money and power.
There is not only one place in the world where you can have a free press.
…
"There is some news that interests you in London today, Mr. Rupert." In the office of Rupert, the big boss of Twentieth Century Fox, his secretary held up two copies of London controlled by his News Corporation.
The newspaper's special report was delivered to him.
One is from The Times, and the relevant feature is "The most powerful people in Hollywood..." The report used a question and answer to challenge the audience, asking them to guess who is the most feared person in Hollywood on the other side of the ocean.
After denying the answers of producers, studios, directors, stars, etc., they gave their own answer, which was the boss of CAA Agency, Michael Ovitz.
"Ovitz's power is realized through his control of Hollywood's scarcest resource - stars. He exploits studios through packaging fees and obtaining high salaries for his stars.
Late last year, his company dominated the Academy Awards, with Rain Man beating out most of its competitors and bringing glory to CAA's clients."
"Ahem, this is a bit exaggerated..." Rupert cleared his throat, a little unhappy. This report elevated the boss of a brokerage company to a high position that he should not have.
"The four CAA package-service films released before the end of last year, 'Rain Man,' 'Twins,' 'Pornographic' and 'Mississippi Burning,' have grossed a combined box office of nearly $380 million, and because of Ovie
Thanks to special contracts with these studios, they take most of the profits.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! The package contract allows them to take away 5% of the studio’s total pre-tax income from box office, video tapes, and TV broadcasts. This is like a
A share of taxes paid to CAA, no matter how your costs change, CAA takes 5% first before everyone else.”
"Ahem... Bah..." Rupert spat. He immediately called his secretary and called the group's CFO to confirm that Ovitz's arrogant share-sharing terms were true. Many times, 20th Century Fox needs CAA
Help can only cover these costs.
For several movies co-produced with other independent producers, such as Ronald, Spielberg, Joel Silver, etc., Fox will enjoy much better conditions in terms of the proportion and order of sharing.
More fair.
The risks for publishers are high, and they should also enjoy better conditions. Instead of taking away 5% of the most risk-free piece of cheese like Ovitz did.
"Hmph..." Rupert muttered with dissatisfaction. This report had to be published by The Times. He picked up another copy of the Sun. Under the girl on page three, a huge headline appeared.
The majestic photo of the girl is held just below.
"New Guinness World Records, the person who owns the most copyrights for his own photos in the world..."
"Hey, interesting." Rupert coughed twice more, and he guessed the thoughts of the person who provided the news material, "Interesting young man."
…
Ronald was in the apartment, waiting for the news to come out in London. His big words had come out, but Ovitz was not someone he could manipulate casually, otherwise he would not be what he is now.
Jewish friends from all walks of life called him again. Ovitz now changed his tone, saying that he used a large number of non-Jewish actors in the movie "Dirty Dancing", which reflects the important life of Jews, which is a kind of criticism of Jews.
Traditional blasphemy.
Moreover, the heroine baby falls in love with an Irish low-class gigolo. This kind of male-female pairing makes young people cheer, but makes the elderly feel dissatisfied.
Gradually, there began to be more ill intentions towards Ronald, including some actors who were not chosen for roles by him and began to join the team of spreading rumors.
The most enthusiastic person here is Sarah Jessica Parker, who lost to Jennifer Gray and did not win the role of Baby. She said that her failure was because her nose was too "Jewish", and
Lost to Gray whose Jewish nose was not that obvious.
This sounds much more credible than Ronald's rejection. Gradually, some project partners in the circle also vaguely expressed their intention to suspend cooperation with Ronald.
Although it is not obviously anti-Semitic, such discrimination against the typical appearance of Jews makes the Jews in the circle feel worse. Everyone wants to get better roles.
Many Jewish actors refuse to admit it, and they know in their hearts that the appearance of their ethnic group is indeed not good-looking. If a director like Ronald becomes powerful, the opportunities will shrink sharply. It would be better if a Jew like Ovitz takes power.
Take more care of the Jews.
"Wardey, I'm making a commercial film, not a Jewish documentary. What I want is handsome men and beautiful women. Do you understand handsome men and beautiful women? They are not willing to use Jewish beauties like Claudia Wells.
.”
Ronald was furious after listening to Richard's report. He made movies to seek money and awards, not to please the Jews. A woman with an ugly face like Sarah Jessica Parker, if it weren't for her
He is an orthodox Jew and cannot even pass as an extra.
I don’t know who came up with this trick. Such half-truths and half-false rumors are much more effective than sensational rumors.
No one believes that Ronald is anti-Semitic. But to say that Ronald doesn’t like using Jewish actors is not wrong at first glance. Compared with the film projects packaged by CAA, the number of Jewish actors in his films is
The ratio of actors is much lower.
However, that ratio should be the ratio that the entertainment industry should have! Compared with the proportion of Jews in the total population of America, the number of Jews in the entertainment industry is really abnormal, even if you add the Jews
Racial talent is also impossible.
But the Jews didn't think so. They only saw that their opportunities were greatly reduced under Ronald's rule.
"If you were more good-looking, you wouldn't be like this..." To put it bluntly, movies are also a commodity. What's the big difference between them and chewing gum or Coca-Cola? Ronald felt that he was really wronged because the audience loves to see beautiful women.
But your ethnic group just doesn’t have it.
For so many years, the most beautiful and most accepted female star by the audience is actually Barbra Streisand... And Claudia Wells, who is most suitable for the big screen in Back to the Future, has been deprived of her Jewish identity by you
...and ended up working for me as the distribution manager.
"Hello..." Richard answered the call. After listening to a few sentences, he turned to Ronald seriously, "It's Rupert from Fox and News Corporation..."
"Hello, Mr. Rupert, this is Ronald." Ronald signaled everyone to be quiet, took a deep breath, and picked up the receiver.
"Ronald, did you do this?" Rupert said straight to the point on the other end of the phone.
"What are you referring to?"
"Hey, it's you indeed. The materials you prepared are very good. I just discovered that in the past two years, he has eaten up too much profits from the film and television departments. I will support your strategy, so you can go ahead with it.
When you publish Ovitz's Guinness World Records in the newspaper, the serious media in New York will also be interested..." Rupert smiled and reassured Ronald, asking him to help him expose Ovitz, the biggest black hand in Hollywood.
.
"Can you ensure follow-up coverage by serious media?" Ronald was overjoyed. With Rupert's help, it was an added layer of insurance.
"You have my promise, kid." Rupert said and hung up the phone.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "He promised to help, you keep an eye on James Wells of the Daily News, I don't care what the reason is, they want to reprint it as soon as possible... and then add us
Those added ingredients.”
Ronald ordered media consultant Michael Gray to urge the Daily News to do its work. With the Times and Sun reports, Ronald was still worried that the American media would be coerced by Ovitz not to reprint it, or that
They couldn't find a suitable interviewee to verify the facts.
Therefore, he discussed the order of operations with Michael Gray and Richard. At the beginning, he could not immediately expose Ovitz who used his power to suppress others in Hollywood, but he had to start with a seemingly harmless gossip.
Next, we are waiting for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post, the three most influential and serious media outlets on the East Coast, to take the opportunity to launch an attack.
In order to be sure, he will next give Ned Tannan of Paramount, Leonard Goldberg of Fox, and Frank Price of Columbia, three top seven producers who have worked well with him.
The studio president called and asked them to prepare for interviews with some of America's largest serious media outlets.
"Hello? Ned?" Ronald first called Ned Tannan, who helped him set up the "Top Gun" project.
"Accept an interview? Why do you think I would challenge Ovitz, who is now in the limelight? I am not the president of Universal and Paramount now. My production company also needs their nod to lend big stars. Sorry
, Ronald." Ned Tannan was unwilling to help, and he was also Jewish.
"What if you hope to become the president of the Seventh Group again?"
"Wait a minute, what you said is..."
Sure enough, the biggest characteristic of the Jews is their verbal unity. As long as there is a price that can make their hearts beat, a purse containing thirty silver coins can make them do anything.
Among the three old friends who have collaborated with each other, only Frank Price, who is also white, is more honest. He bought Ronald's first script at a high price because he was half-coerced by Ovitz. In addition, he
He had already broken with the Jewish people in the industry and punched Sid Sheinberg. He was most enthusiastic about retaliating against Ovitz and helping Ronald.
Just when everything was ready and waiting to be launched, Ovitz sent Ron Meyer, one of the founders of CAA, to persuade Ronald to reconcile.
"Ronald, I'm really here to send a message to Michael, and it's also for you." Meyer was dressed more like a middle class person and was not as domineering as Ovitz, which also made what he said more convincing.
"This is the current situation of Jews in this industry. I will not lie to you against your will and say that you will not face any serious consequences. Although the industry will not label you as an anti-Semite, many Jews have doubts about you.
, is inevitable.
And you, Richard, you, Niceta, and Wagner, I know all your intentions. Ronald and Cruz will always be your customers, and no one can take them away from you. But you decide
Do you want to leave CAA? William Morris and ICM don’t have the comprehensive advantages we do now. There are some things you don’t think about when you are in it, but outside of this environment, you can understand why CAA is the greatest agent in Hollywood.
Company."
"I said, Mr. Meyer, you are right. There are some things that you don't feel are unfair deep down, but when you jump out, you will know who is exploiting you for a long time." Ronald met Meyer.
It was indeed a deal, so he smiled and said to him:
"Let me give you an example. You, three other agents, and Ovitz left William Morris and founded CAA, but you guys shared the equity equally among the five of you. Why does Ovitz now have absolute control?
, and you still keep it the same and don’t grow much?”
"Huh?" Ron Meyer didn't expect Ronald to turn around and imply that he was the one who was exploited the most by Ovitz. He vaguely hinted that he wanted him to betray him at the critical moment and get rid of Ovitz together.
.”
But as the old saying goes, you can't plan a rebellion in advance. Ron Meyer adjusted his glasses and said, "I think my purpose of coming here has failed, but I see your sincerity. Maybe we can talk about something next time we come."
.You must prepare for Ovitz’s wrath next.”
"He must be prepared to face our anger." Ronald sent Meyer away and turned back to his agent Richard, who was looking at him.
"The person who owns the most copyrights for his own photos in the world - Michael Ovitz, why does he care so much about not having his photos published in the media?"
Early the next morning, New York's Daily News reprinted the Sun's news on its important page, telling about several new world records set by Guinness. Except for the one about Prince William, the one that the audience was most interested in was the one about
The boss of CAA Hollywood, Ovitz.
Why would a person want to ban the news media from publishing his own photos, so that he would buy the copyright to any photos of himself taken by photographers? Unless he has something to hide from the public?
When most viewers see this news, they will reflexively think of this.
The last American celebrity who did this was Michael Milken, who became extremely wealthy by issuing junk bonds. Now he is being pursued by New York prosecutor Rudy and is being prosecuted and on trial.
"When Ovitz was young, he attended Birmingham High School in the San Fernando Valley and served as the president of the student body. One of his classmates is facing a maximum sentence of twenty years in prison for tax evasion, insider trading, stock price manipulation and other crimes.
Prosecution of the Junk Bond King, Michael Milken.”
"Good guy, no wonder they are so sneaky. They all came from a high school... This middle school is a place where real devils gather. Their principal must have deviated from the teachings of the Lord." An old lady who bought the Daily News quickly said
Draw a cross on your chest to ward off evil spirits.