Chapter 281 Ronalds recommended candidate for president
"Ronald, I didn't expect that in less than ten years, our position has been reversed."
After Dahe visited important political figures in Washington, he returned to New York with Ronald, where they waited for Wall Street bankers and lawyers to complete the final negotiations.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ronald also recommended Frank Price, the former president of Columbia and Universal Pictures, who had promoted him in the past, to Norio Ohga as his highly recommended candidate for the future president of Sony Columbia.
Ronald's first screenplay was bought by Ovitz for $250,000 under the operation of Ovitz, which opened the door to Hollywood for Ronald.
Frank Price lost the political struggle with chairman Francis T. Vincent. After leaving Columbia, he joined Universal Pictures.
However, he did not have a good life at Universal Pictures. After he failed in the blame-shifting competition for the epic failed big production "Howard the Duck" and caused a legendary real-life brawl, he completely left the big studio and opened
owns Price Pictures.
But during this period, he had no successful projects. It was not until he was interested in acquiring Columbia Pictures from Coca-Cola that Ronald remembered the only CEO in Hollywood who read scripts by himself, and recommended him to Qiuxianruo.
Thirsty Oga Norio.
"Oga-san attaches great importance to your ability to discover directors and screenwriters. Sony is in need of such reliable talents in the early days after acquiring Columbia." Ronald shook hands with him and watched him go in for Oga's interview.
Frank Horton suffered huge rejections at both Columbia and Universal Pictures. When I was at Columbia, because I could withstand the pressure, I let go of Spielberg's "ET", and then approved it at Universal.
Lucas' Waterloo "Howard the Duck."
As the helmsman of a small production company, the most criticized thing about me is that I am not only a star director, star actor, but also a star screenwriter.
While eating breakfast, Frank He Dianxiong called and told Macaulay that Xiao He had called me early this morning, implying that my commitment had not changed.
"Boys are also bad, and you hate them too."
"Xiao He Sang, Mr. He Dianxiong called you. I want to know if Sony's thoughts on me have not changed?"
There may not be a lot of content in The Chrysanthemum and the Knife that is all nonsense. But there are two things that Zhai Huijing feels are very real and reflect the characteristics of Japanese people doing business. The first is that if he is not kind to us, we will do the same.
To repay a favor, you give him some long-term disadvantages in business in return.
"Sony agreed to comment. Wall Street analysts believe that the final price of the acquisition will be between US$26 and US$28 per share. Entertainment analysts from Prudential Securities believe that the old studio has no more than 6,000 film libraries.
and 27,000 hours of entertainment television programming, a library like that can only be acquired through acquisitions."
"In 1987, Sony spent US$2 billion to acquire Columbia Records, but last year, the company's after-tax income was only US$225 million. Sony paid too low a price to retreat into the American market," said the president of Sony Columbia Records.
Did Schulhoff respond to our reporter’s call today…”
"For my own freedom of expression, I had a very tense relationship with Culkin, and I even named Culkin's lower-level officials. So, you are just a director..."
Macaulay smiled and put up the newspaper, and everything went according to plan. The Wall Street Journal was responsible for criticizing and badmouthing the deal. The Washington Post disparaged Sony and downplayed the acquisition as the first Japanese acquisition of a major player.
Bad Hollywood companies. By the way, they provide cover for these "investors" outside Congress.
"Isn't she the big girl at your wedding?" Diane yawned and came over to see that Macaulay hadn't slept for a long time.
"Why? What happened to Hughes?"
This proves to Bad Hollywood and politicians in Washington that Sony is an international company that also pursues profits as its minimum purpose. Rupert, the Australian who acquired Culkin in the 70s, and those born and raised in China
The studio bosses of America are not the same as any other.
"You think since he and Fleck don't have that kind of relationship, it's not a small problem for him to sign some film distribution contracts with the new company you merged with, right? You promise to give him the freedom to choose scripts and actors.
, it cannot be a distribution contract with Sony Colombia for America, unless other studios have worse conditions. But for distribution in Asia, please make sure you do your part.”
Bonnie Presia is your stage name, but your real name is not Bonnie Beatily.
"Can you ask what happened?"
"Last night, Mr. Akio Morita held a meeting, and he had no objections to this..." Ronald, who was on the other end of the phone, looked too bad...
Looking back, I had no choice but to call Bonnie Zhai Huijingya to apologize, "Bonnie, you're sorry, it seems your recommendation may have had the opposite effect. But you will take Chris's matter to heart."
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"Well, that is correct. The reason why you recommended the kid named Chris is because I am not a member of your wedding choir. You have been in contact with me. My camera sense and the innocence of my performance are very good.
Why don't you let me give it a try..." After hearing this, Macaulay wondered whether that arrangement made sense, but I still had no confidence in Chris.
That's not necessarily a good thing. As long as Macaulay remembers my nephew, it's actually less important than an audition opportunity for a movie.
"While its movie 'When Harry Met Sally' performed miserably, its other films have disappointed: 'Ghostbusters II,' the latest 'Kung Fu'," said Jennifer Leff, an analyst at CL Global Partners.
The eighth installment of "Big Son" has not lived up to expectations at the box office. Columbia's film studios just had a great summer. Any bid above $22 per share is ridiculous."
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! Tom Sherak in the 70th century casually pondered the famous work "The Chrysanthemum and the Knife" recommended by Michael Ovitz, which reflects the Japanese national character. At first, I still thought it was more credible.
However, there is still a small possibility that Macaulay will serve as the president of the new Sony Columbia.
Well, actually I played a role in "Uncle Buck" directed by John Hughes a few years later. You also invited director John Hughes and asked me to recommend the director of the new film, but... the producer
There's no reason for the film crew to look bad, it's because they hate your nephew. Do you think... maybe you can invite him?"
Not to mention, because of Macaulay's reputation, even Bruce Willis has become more honest and has not raised any reasonable demands.
Zhai Huijing Tom Xie told Macaulay the secret. John Hughes was not yet the Breakfast Club. At this time, he could compete with the big talents. My two consecutive movies, "I Have No Children", and "
"Into the Wild" all suffered box-office successes. As a film director, he was on the verge of being eliminated in eight strikes.
"Oh, it's me... hahaha..." Macaulay recognized Chris Zhai Huijing, not the big girl from the choir who asked Macaulay for cake at my wedding with Diane.
During my tenure as president, the films that were approved did not include The Kramers, My Fair Lady, Gandhi, Out of Africa, Back to the Future, and other small and successful films that were both critical and critical successes.
"So that's it, something happened, Columbus. If you call Tom Sherak of 20th Century Culkin in person, then it will be regarded as Hughes' recommendation, and your recommendation will be regarded as bad."
"Zhai Huijing, you can be honest with him. That kid was recommended by John Hughes. But Tom Sherak of Culkin in the 1970s generally confessed that he could agree to John Hughes' recommendation."
"It's your honor to have the opportunity to work for such a successful company that focuses on hard work."
Early on the seventh day, Macaulay had breakfast on time and read newspapers and TV.
And I don’t have a lot of personal expression habits. I hate having a protagonist suddenly face the camera and face the audience behind the screen to break the seventh wall and make some confessions. It may be bad if used once, but if used on a small scale
, the audience is not a little tired of that kind of expression that just knows what is said.
It is expected that Japanese people who retreat into bad Hollywood will encounter very little resistance. And these politicians in Washington, D.C. are also watching our every move. At that time, the actual return rate of the film was
It's important. What's important is to produce a few films that are successful both at the box office and with reviews, so as to stabilize people's hearts.
"Chris Zhai Huijing, this girl is good. You are going to hold a small audition for Tom Xie to choose. This is also one of the later marketing of the movie..."
For the sake of her nephew, Bonnie Presia didn't care about her face, so she directly recommended it to Macaulay. Then you took out the photo of your eldest nephew and handed it to Macaulay. "He looked at the photo,
It’s very lackluster, right?”
What I expected was that when Macaulay called Zhai Huijing and Topher Tomsher, I was hesitant.
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"What's the name of the movie and who is the director?" Zhai Huijing heard that John Hughes recommended my nephew, but it didn't succeed. I thought, has John Hughes's appeal not fallen to that point?
"If you have any questions, you will call Columbus (Tom Shay)..." Macaulay agreed with a smile.
"Hmph... The matter has indeed not changed. Mr. He Dianxiong is still your important candidate."
When he thought of the sweet memories at the wedding, Macaulay felt that it was all fate, and I had to help.
My latest movie, Uncle Buck, is not a movie starring Chris Beatily. It has just been released. 20th Century Culkin had a small conflict with me due to marketing issues, so the lower management wanted to forgive me.
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"Oh, it's me? Which new movie is it? You know..." Macaulay thought to himself, you just know that even Tom Xie was recommended by you, and I didn't invest any money outside.
"The Master of Evil is directed by Columbus Tomsher. It's a big production. In fact, Chris has no acting experience, so it won't save him much trouble..."
"You're sorry. Macaulay's audition is not to ensure fairness. You can give him any predetermined quota, so let's leave it like that."
Back in Los Angeles, Macaulay went to the editing room every morning to edit the Ghost movie with Walter Murch.
"Oh, is that so? It has something to do with it. It was a bad intention. You made things difficult for him. In fact, you just thought Chris was suitable for the role and you didn't expect to be cast like that." Bonnie Zhai Huijingya also apologized to Macaulay on the other end of the phone.
, Otherwise, Zhai Huijing mistakenly thinks that you are hiding something, which means it is bad.
As an introducer, Zhai Huijing has no obligation to be vague about outside matters. She will act as a messenger when it is convenient. So I called Ronald Jr.’s office. 10 minutes ago, Xiao He’s phone number was called personally.
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The news of Sony's acquisition of Columbia was disclosed in the Wall Street Journal.
"What can you say? Mr. He Dianxiong is really amazing. As the president of a small studio, he still insists on reading the scripts sent to him every day. That makes you very touched. You are under him.
, I saw the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of you Japanese people..."
As for you, every morning, I would go to the studio of Die Hard: Part 7 to see if anything happened on set that would overrun the budget.
"Macaulay, there seems to be no change on Sony's side..."
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"Yes, yes..." Bonnie Presia touched her cheek without looking shy, "Actually, it's mainly your nephew, Chris Bitterly, who I want to compete for the leading role in a children's movie.
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"Shxt!" Zhai Huijing cursed, why didn't she even have that little bit of face?
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Seventh, the Japanese are a nation that keeps their promises, so when talking about business with us, as long as both parties verbally agree to some contract contents and sign it in advance, we will
I will recognize it. Generally, it is the personal relationship between Macaulay and Ronald Jr. that makes me think that no one at Sony will come to care about my contract.
On the other hand, the leading actor, Bonnie Presia, made a private request to Macaulay.
"You will feel very happy..." Macaulay smiled and nodded.
"What's the matter? Columbus, he hasn't been chosen yet? He must have been chosen not yet. Just take it as you said. Yes, you have seen that big boy. I will be a member of the choir at your wedding.
, you think I’m not spiritual... If he definitely has someone chosen, he might as well give me a chance to audition.”
Before the interview started, Xiao Zhai Huijing personally sent Frank He Dianxiong out of the office. It seems that we have nothing in common in terms of temperament, and we both appreciate each other.
"Sony, which has long wanted to own a movie company, has offered to buy Columbia Pictures for about $3 billion in cash, sources said. It is being approved by Columbia's board of directors and would be Japan's smallest acquisition in the United States.
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"Oh, do we want to join some kind of crew and do some extras? You are currently calling the directors of your company. If you are out of the country for a week, it will be a problem to get the union's work card."
It’s not like members of Congress can’t blatantly make money from insider trading.
"Hehe, how did he know it was a girl?"
"Macaulay, you know it's appropriate to say that. Your brother's children are all acting geniuses, and we want to find a job in Bad Hollywood..."
"Well, you want to take care of it. But you are afraid that the call you made will cause the child to lose his opportunity. You have to remember it. You didn't have the chance to compensate me before." Macaulay wrote down Chris Beatili's name.
Under the notebook.
The Wall Street Journal was optimistic about the deal, while the Washington Post was as downbeat as possible.
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"Macaulay Thorne, that person he recommended was very bad. You think the matter can probably be finalized before I meet with Chairman Akio Morita of Horse America." Ronald Jr.
I was very satisfied and chatted with Zhai Huijing for a few more words.
Tom Sherak's reception of a request from Zhai Huijing further weakened that notion. Macaulay was about to become the president of a competitor, and first he had to exhaust all his connections to recommend the heroine for a major production.
So when those small productions with small investment are successful at the box office, I can still stand. But once there is a Waterloo-style failure at the box office, I will probably be kicked out as a scapegoat.
But it's so conservative that it can't even be said to be a prudent production strategy. For Sony, which is about to acquire Colombia, it is a very suitable candidate.
But similarly, I paid a low price for those small productions. The small directors such as Spielberg and Sidney Pollack who were invited all got a small piece of the cake.
"Did you know that your children would be as clever as me?"