Chapter Five Hundred and Seventy First Sorrow From All Sides

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New Line Cinema.

Today, a large number of directors of North American theater chains have gathered in the movie screening hall inside New Line Pictures, with more than 30 people. Similarly, the major Hollywood studios also sent many representatives.

All in all, because today is the test film of "The Lord of the Rings 1".

Zucker is also on the invite list.

"Boss, are you sure Mr. Wald can come to the scene?"

Modo, director of the distribution department of New Line Pictures, asked: "As far as I know, the films produced by Wald Pictures, Mr. Wald is almost always on the scene, but the works of other film companies have been very popular in the past two years. less attendance."

Hearing this, Xie Yi immediately believed to himself: "He will definitely come!"

Modo: "..."

To be honest, Modo has some doubts.

Several executives at New Line Pictures did not know where their bosses got their confidence.

In the past two years, except for some necessary occasions, Zucker has rarely participated in other company's activities, and he is very low-key.

but!

This time, Shay got it right!

Zucker is here, and he's here with Pixar's John Lasseter.

"Hi Shay, am I late?" Zucker greeted.

"It's not too late, you can come here, which is the greatest support for myself and the movie "The Lord of the Rings"!" Xie Yi's mouth was full of joy.

With the arrival of Zucker, he and Shay were naturally quite excited.

Although New Line Pictures is very powerful within the scope of Hollywood, and it is backed by the Disney Group, its strength is envied by many colleagues, but in the face of Zucker, he never dared to be too big.

Money determines status, and status determines the right to speak~

After a simple greeting, Zucker and Lasseter entered the venue.

"Boss, you are so predictable!"

Modo, director of the distribution department, said in surprise: "You said that Mr. Wald would definitely come, but no, he really came today!"

Immediately afterwards, Eric, director of the news department of New Line Cinema, echoed: "In July this year, Universal Pictures invited Mr. Wald to attend the premiere of the movie "Jurassic Park 3", but he didn't even go. However, our company's movie is only a test session, not a premiere, and he came, which shows that the boss has enough face."

Shey was very useful for every word of praise.

but......

"Fart! I don't have that much face."

Xie Yi said in a low voice: "If he, Zucker, were not the major shareholder and chairman of Weta Digital, do you think he would come? He didn't give me face, but looked at the face of money."

Modo: "..."

Eric: "..."

The status of the movie "The Lord of the Rings" in the history of film does not need to be described, it is definitely the most magnificent movie in the early 21st century!

The computer effects in the "Lord of the Rings" movie were undertaken by Weta Digital in New Zealand.

As the major shareholder of Weta Digital, Zucker naturally wants to come to support for his own Weta Digital. Everything is for profit!

......

"Mr. Wald!"

"Mr Lasseter!"

...

Zucker and Lasseter were warmly welcomed as soon as they entered the venue.

No way, this is the card.

Zhu Ke, a well-established entertainment media tycoon in Hollywood today, holds a large amount of money, and is naturally the object of the theater parties competing to please;

John Lasseter, who came with him, is also full of cards.

The first of Pixar's five generals;

shareholders of Pixar Animation;

The top animation producers and directors in the United States and even the world;

Single-handedly created the "Toy Story" series of animated films;

Jobs' right-hand man;

Whichever name he picks up at random can make him a popular person.

Representative of AMC Cinemas, one of the three major cinema chains in North America,

He said, "Mr. Wald, I can read the news from the past two days. My dear, it's really a big deal to launch 3 first-line A-class commercial productions in a row!"

"It's up to you to say..."

The representative of Emperor Entertainment, which is also one of the three major theater chains in North America, said: "As for this year, when it comes to the large-scale investment in film, Mr. Wald is definitely the first one, even in the six major Hollywood chains. Not as good."

Ximanke, one of the three major theater chains, is also not to be outdone.

"Mr. Wald, we are old friends at Ximanke and Wald Pictures. "Spider-Man 2" and "Harry Potter" have already been approved. I won't say more, but the "Pirates of the Caribbean" just prepared ", you can't forget that we are happy, we want to participate in the investment."

With a total production cost of $140 million, the Pirates of the Caribbean movie is already eyeing many people.

Especially when it comes to film investments!

Once upon a time, Ximanke participated in the investment in the movie "Spider-Man", which definitely made a fortune.

Who is not envious of other colleagues?

Zu Ke smiled and said without refusing: "As long as you are willing to invest, I will definitely welcome you with both hands. If you are interested, you can go to Kevin Feige directly. I believe our cooperation will continue to be pleasant. ."

"sure!"

The representative of Ximanke Cinemas is proud of that.

The representatives of AMC Cinemas and Emperor Entertainment Cinemas, including the straps of other small and medium-sized cinemas, naturally have some taste, and they also want to share a piece of the pie.

Who is not interested in projects that can make money?

So it seems that it is a test film for the movie "The Lord of the Rings", but Zucker has become the most popular person in the audience today!

"Zuck, you bastard~ Wherever you go, it's the damned focus!"

John Lasseter said.

Zhu Ke shrugged his shoulders and smiled helplessly: "What can I do? Hey, my charm that has nowhere to be placed~"

"fart!"

Lasseter unceremoniously demolished the stage: "If it weren't for the news that Wald Pictures had announced a total investment of $450 million for "Spider-Man 2", "Harry Potter 2" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" a few days ago, Do you think you have that much charm?"

Zucker was demolished, and he didn't mind at all.

"They said they were good friends, and they didn't give me any face at all." Classmate Zhu Ke pouted.

"Mr. Wald, good evening! I'm James Jacks, a producer at Universal Pictures."

At this moment, another middle-aged man came over.

Zucker frowned slightly.

Lasseter, however, gloated on the side and whispered, "The road to my enemies is narrow."

James Jacks is a senior producer at Universal Pictures, whose representative works include the "Mummy" series, "Scorpion King" and so on.

He is also one of the top producers in Hollywood as a whole.

In North America, producers are at the top of the industry chain, and directors have far less rights than producers, except for a few big directors.

"Since the last incident, I wanted to have a good chat with Mr. Wald. After all, I think there may be some misunderstandings between us."

Jakes looked at Zucker sincerely.

However... Zhu Ke was disgusted.

Zucker said with disgust: "His Dwayne Johnson was dug directly by you, and now there is no misunderstanding, is it interesting?"

"Mr. Wald, I think..."

"Stop! Hurry up! If you are the chairman of Vivendi Group, even if you are the CEO of Universal Pictures, I can talk to you well, but... you are not!"

In a word, Zucker despised him James Jacks.

Even if Jakes is a top producer, he doesn't have the qualifications to talk to Zucker on the same level.

The virtual and the arrogant, and the scene is a play...

That also requires equal status for both parties, right?

" "The first more is sent.