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"Dick, have you heard about the special relationship between Javier from MB and Daniel?"

Robert frowned and asked.

Dick Cook was stunned for a while before thinking about it carefully.

"mb is the discussion board of the original company. Daniel's personal is still the most popular in the United States. It seems to be the most popular all over the world. Even in those countries with large populations, there is not a single person with a popularity of 20 to 30 million. Later The operation was not good, and the lack of a profit model almost made it impossible for them to continue to bear the operating expenses. However, later, the company seemed to have found its own profit method, and also obtained investment from Google and Sequoia Capital, and later gradually became a company A promising Internet company. After the establishment of mb, Daniel was also the first public figure to open a personal homepage on mb, thereby establishing his unrivaled influence on mb. If we say that from the beginning, Daniel was not with Javier has nothing to do with it, but has a deep relationship with Evan, I am afraid it is more likely.

The last time he was invited to visit Silicon Valley was also surprising, and if he got connected through Google, then it wouldn't be surprising. "

“The major shareholder of mb is not the company, but Plutos Investments, which is registered in the Cayman Islands and should be controlled by Javier and his management team.”

Disney's two. If you can't understand the intricate things behind Daniel, you can't understand why Daniel is so tough.

Since Daniel's public speaking, the wind has turned a lot.

Hollywood and parent associations are no strangers. Movie ratings are largely determined by parents.

On the other hand, Finn Collins spared no effort in helping Daniel.

It looks like the storm is about to subside.

If Disney were to stop there, the fight between them would still be modest, after all. No irreversible consequences were caused to anyone.

Just, obviously. Robert is not a person who gives up halfway, and it is impossible for any determined person to let go without significant disadvantages.

Soon, a similar conflict arose in Philadelphia. This time even children under 13 were involved.

...

Daniel invites Stasi for dinner at a well-known French restaurant on Sunset Boulevard.

No attempt was made to circumvent others, and no attempt was made to hide the message.

The first time Stasi received the invitation, he knew that Daniel would never compromise.

This made her very hesitant. In fact, within Universal Pictures, not everyone supported her plan, such as Ron Mayer, who had always had a good relationship with Daniel, although he obeyed the company's decision. But Mayer made it clear to the Stasi that instead of getting stuck with Daniel, it was better to take this opportunity. Determine more cooperation projects with Daniel.

But the Stasi did not agree.

This may be the difference between the deputy of the Seventh University and the Seventh University.

The Motion Picture Association of America, a pivotal association, is controlled by the seven major movie studios, despite their perennial competition and attacks. But there is a common interest in maintaining their respective authority. The Stasi was not willing to hold back when Robert wanted to "teach" Daniel.

Although, they and Daniel have already signed the contract of "The Bourne 2 and 3". If other cooperation is not considered, at least within the past three years. The rise of Daniel's price has little to do with Universal. But what Stasi understands is that Daniel is just an example. Today is Daniel Sandler, and the next one may be Matt Damon or Leonardo DiCaprio. , let studios work for big stars.

This is why Universal cooperates with Disney instead of providing convenience for Daniel, and it is also the reason why studios such as Paramount, Fox, Sony, and MGM did not come forward at this time.

Disney, Warner's New Line, and Universal are arguably the companies that have benefited the most from Daniel's rise. When they have important conflicts, it is naturally a good opportunity for other studios to poach their feet. But they can hold back, and there is no negotiation mechanism. They did not hold a high-level meeting to discuss progress and retreat together, nor did they invite a middleman to coordinate with each other, but they knew the pace.

This is the ceiling of Hollywood!

Anyone trying to break through the pressure network of these seven companies will be treated this way.

So, it's not Disney doing it at random, and it's not Daniel's natural impulse.

Before Daniel met with Stasi, he had already figured out all this in discussions with Cusa and others.

"You can't break through that barrier."

It wasn't a question, it wasn't a discussion, it was Cusa telling him a real reality.

In Hollywood, no one can break through the predicament of the Seventh Congress, unless after a few years, both f2f and mb have achieved great success, and he directly destroyed these systems and rules with a large sum of US dollars. , this ceiling may disappear briefly.

Daniel is very practical.

He understands that some things cannot be solved by impulse alone. The important thing is that he still has too much time and too much advantage to play with these giants slowly. It is better for a gentleman to take revenge, not too late in ten years, rather than smashing his head and breaking his blood when he is still young.

Even so, when Cusa tried to contact Robert, Daniel resolutely stopped him.

"If I can't break this rule, it doesn't mean I have to admit defeat. At least, before I have the ability to win, I must maintain an undefeated undefeated."

Therefore, he still came to see Stasi Schneider of Universal Pictures according to the established schedule, without even making any cover up, as if he wanted to let all Hollywood know about his schedule.

The news of course quickly reached the ears of those who should know. For example, the seven others, as well as Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Spielberg, etc., these are all actors who can win 20 million in a single film ,director. Commonly known as the generalized 20 million club members.

Tom and Rita have been following Daniel recently.

After the "Los Angeles Times" report came out, he was able to determine that Disney was playing tricks, and Tom Hanks after "Forrest Gump" also had this treatment, but the difference between the two was that Daniel's The "never miss" aura is too bright. So much that Hollywood studios are not willing to deal with Daniel the same way they dealt with him.

To know 1994 "Forrest Gump" after. He didn't get a good show until "Saving Private Ryan", and even so, his performance in "Ryan" wasn't that great. After experiencing "Philadelphia Story" and "Forrest Gump", his peak period has passed, and even if there are some more opportunities, it will be difficult for him to regain his original commercial value.

The studio mitigated the horrific influence he gained from Forrest Gump by reducing his production, winning two consecutive Oscars, Golden Globes, and a Berlin Best Actor, plus Countless outpost awards. As well as a considerable number of movie fans, the influence of all these factors has been spent in three or four years.

Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt. Even Leonardo rose in the process to fill the vacancy of high commercial value male stars.

But they did it to Daniel.

The most important reason, of course, is that they can't give up the losses caused by Daniel's production cut, Universal Pictures' "Bourne Bourne" series, and now "Pirates of the Caribbean" series. These series of commercial blockbusters can almost change a company's revenue and profit for several years. It's not something Universal or Disney can give up at all. In addition, breaking 100 million, breaking 200 million is as easy as chopping melons and vegetables, and it is difficult for other producers to give up.

There are only a few studios in North America that can exceed 100 million a year. The seven studios, Lionsgate, Miramax, New Line, and Touchstone are all big and small studios that earn one point. There is not much that each company can get. . But in just three years, Daniel has occupied ten of them, including the 400 million-level "Greek Wedding", the first two of the 300-million-level "Lord of the Rings Trilogy" and "Pirates of the Caribbean".

Who can give up such a huge piece of cake.

That's why Robert couldn't wait, even when "Pirates" was still in theaters, he started to do it.

When Rita was filming "Greek Wedding", she had more contact with Daniel and had some friendship.

When discussing this with Tom, she was also curious whether Daniel could stand it.

"impossible!"

Tom's assertion is the same as what Daniel, Cusa and others believe, Daniel does not have such power now to wrestle with Robert.

Rita, who had witnessed Tom being beaten down, of course knew how difficult it was.

However, looking at her with a sigh, Tom's simple and honest face did reveal a disproportionately shrewd smile, "But Daniel doesn't necessarily lose, he is different from me after all. He has money and dd Films, without cooperating with the seven majors, produced the second-highest box office movie of the year. The "Rwanda Hotel" that participated in the production also easily exceeded 100 million yuan. Now "Pirates of the Caribbean", Daniel's money has turned around, and he will definitely earn it. Quite a few, from what we learned about Disney's profit line before, we can know that Disney's investment is at least 160 million or more.

Moreover, he still has a close relationship with MB after all. Silicon Valley is a place that Hollywood can't reach. The result depends on Daniel's own wishes. "

"You mean, it depends on whether he's going to swallow it up, or hit it hard?"

"It's not enough to be tough. Although he is young, we have seen his handwriting in the past few years. Although the old man Robert is powerful, I am afraid that he may not be able to suppress him. The main thing is to see Daniel's future for himself. Are you confident enough, will you choose to endure it, wait until the strength in your hands is stronger, and then turn against Disney."

After watching Daniel's anti-violence keynote, the results were obvious.

Daniel wasn't going to endure it.

When he met with Stasi with great fanfare, even Tom Hanks became curious about what Daniel was going to do. He didn't believe that Daniel would not be able to see his situation.

Disney can only be more concerned about Daniel than Tom.

When Leeson reported the news to Robert, Robert just frowned slightly, then picked up the phone and dialed Stasi.

The shrewd female voice on the other side refused to say what she and Daniel had talked about, but said that Universal Pictures knew what it was.

This made Robert somewhat uneasy.

...

Miller and Stasi's driver were both seated at another table, and Daniel got up with a big smile to greet Stasi.

"Finally got a chance to have dinner with you."

"If you don't disclose the terms of the contract, I will happily go to the banquet." Stasi also smiled, but what he said was not so friendly.

In that public speech, Daniel clearly stated his treatment in the package contract of "The Bourne Bourne 2 and 3", with a basic salary of 40 million, which caught Universal Pictures slightly by surprise. Such a super contract definitely has enough eye-catching power during the publicity period, and now it is directly talked about by Daniel, of course, it has no value.

Universal understood that the move was made immediately after Daniel invited the Stasi to meet.

It's definitely a sign of determination.

Although Universal didn't know what Daniel wanted to do, it was because of this that the Stasi had to be present for this meeting.

Daniel, who was mocked by the Stasi, did not change his face at all.

This made Stasi vigilant. When Universal was in charge of DreamWorks' "Gladiator", it worked closely with Daniel. Among the seven majors, it was definitely the first. Daniel has never shown his shrewdness so unabashedly~www.readwn.com~ This cannot but make Stasi pay more attention.

"Daniel, the plan of The Bourne Bourne is a key project for Universal. Any changes may have an important impact on Universal's operations. We cannot change it again and again. Do you understand, before you suddenly Announced to leave Hollywood temporarily and asked to postpone the shooting of the third film, Universal Pictures has done its best to cooperate with you. This time, the board of directors can no longer agree to postpone the shooting of "The Bourne 2", Universal Pictures and dd Pictures Businesses are not the same, no one can change the plan with a random thought, we have a strict annual plan and budget implementation plan.”

Stasi sat down and didn't intend to beat around the bush, directly explaining the reasons for Universal's decision.

Indeed, when Daniel contacted Universal, he hoped to express his desire to continue to postpone the shooting of "The Bourne 2".

Universal Pictures rejected the offer. (To be continued)

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