Hollywood New Century

November 10, 2010, New York, Lexington Avenue Armory, the opening of the annual Victoria's Secret show.

Simon sat on the sidelines and watched with Emily Blunt, who had not seen him for a long time. For Simon, it was nothing to watch. It was just a look at the Victoria's Secret supermodel.

"Catherine Bigelow has a 'Hunting Ben **' in the works, and the heroine is a CIA agent, which is perfect for you," Simon said casually.

"Ah, Katherine Bigelow, that should be nice," Emily Blunt was certainly interested in the Oscar-winning female director.

"Estimate, when will filming start?"

"At least it's next year, and now it's in the early stages of preparations, the 2012 schedule," Simon also replied.

"Okay," Emily Blunt has another "Gulliver's Travels" coming out later this year, a fantasy-adventure comedy with more than $110 million invested by Twentieth Century Fox.

Simon nodded and said with a smile: "I know you have a blockbuster movie to be released this year, the "Gulliver's Travels" starring comedian Jack Black, don't have any thoughts, the trial screening of 20th Century Fox At the meeting, the film received bad reviews.”

Emily Browne nodded, but it was still a little uncomfortable. "Child Abuse Suspect" was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, and she had a contract with 20th Century Fox, so she could star in a commercial blockbuster with an investment of over 100 million US dollars.

It's true that I've heard from 20th Century Fox that the movie wasn't very satisfying, and now even Simon Pike says so.

It's also true that comedy stars are not having a good time these days, even Jim Carrey's movies are not doing well at the box office, so are others like Adam Sandler, Owen Wilson, not to mention the comedy Jack Black. .

This kind of actor is only suitable for supporting roles in movies. Just like in "Tai Chi", Jack Black also plays a supporting role.

After the Victoria's Secret Conference, there will be a lot of parties, but in Simon Pike's current status, he doesn't go to those ordinary party dinners very much.

Basically, it is a company reception, a business fundraising dinner, a movie celebration dinner, a charity dinner or some high-end gatherings.

This time with Emily Blunt, of course, I went to a party with a grand entertainment atmosphere. The party held at the Hilton Hotel in New York was attended by many filmmakers.

Because these days, after MGM filed for bankruptcy, it reorganized its assets and merged with the independent film production company Telescope Pictures.

Creditors hold 95% of the new MGM Studios, with Telescope Pictures owning the remaining 5%. The company is now led by former Telescope founders and CEOs Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum, respectively, as the new chairman and CEO of MGM's board of directors.

This reception is to celebrate the rebirth of the MGM Film Group.

"I can't believe that MGM would be such a result!" Emily Blunt also sighed for a while. After all, MGM was the overlord of the golden age of Hollywood, and even Oscar was MGM CEO Louis Mayer. Created by the lead.

"Oh, that's not bad, at least MGM doesn't have to go out of business, right? Think of the RKO Films and Carlock Pictures, not all of them have been removed from their names," Simon smiled. One of the eight major Hollywood studios, the boss is Howard Hughes, the king of Hollywood.

Moreover, according to the provisions of the "Bankruptcy Law" of the United States, when the company is insolvent, the reorganized company has nothing to do with the original shareholders. Fully owned by creditors.

From now on, the MGM Holdings Group led by Sony has also announced the end, and the MGM Group has nothing to do with Sony.

"Hi Simon!" MGM Trust CEO Roger Birnbaum came over to say hello after seeing Simon.

"Hi Roger, good evening!" Simon also responded with a smile.

"Oh Emily, good evening, you are so beautiful"! Roger Birnbaum also saw Emily Blunt.

"Good evening, Mr. Birnbaum!" Emily Blunt also responded with a smile.

"Congratulations, you have kept MGM, a film label with a long history in Hollywood," Simon laughed.

Roger Birnbaum shook his head and said with a wry smile: "We can't help it either. In the case of MGM, we can only do this!"

"You started the 23rd 007 movie and the "Hobbit" series, and the investment is not small." Simon is indeed envious. After getting a $500 million credit line from the **** bank, MGM immediately started two Ace.

"Simon, as you know, MGM had a distribution contract with Sony before, the 007 series signed a distribution contract for four sequels, "007 vs. Casino Royale" and "007: vs. Quantum of Solace" have been released, and the next chapter Both 23 and 24 sequels were released by Sony Columbia;"

"As for the "The Hobbit" series, it was also jointly developed by Warner Bros. and New Line Pictures!" said Roger Birnbaum. Now MGM has basically been unable to keep up with the footsteps of other major film companies. In addition to the current two trump cards, MGM has no ability to develop other profit channels.

Simon nodded. Now that MGM has the support of the gold master, the two series of 007 and "The Hobbit" cannot be inserted by other companies.

Moreover, the two series and copyright characters, production rights and distribution rights of 007 and "The Hobbit" are also quite complicated.

Meanwhile, in a hotel room in New York, Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob Weinstein were grumbling.

"Tom said that The King's Speech was rated R by the Motion Picture Association and could not be changed," Bob Weinstein said helplessly, referring to Tom Hooper, the director of The King's Speech.

"A bunch of shit, just because there's a few dirty words in the movie?" Harvey Weinstein has been criticized for having a bad reputation now, has completely retreated into the background, and the producer whose name will not appear in the film at a glance.

My wife also got divorced this year, and she almost became a mouse across the street. "The King's Speech" was jointly developed by many domestic and foreign film companies on United Road, because it needed to raise funds.

I managed to perform at the Toronto Film Festival and won the Critic Award. The two-day screening has also received a good reputation.

Being rated as R will inevitably affect the box office of the movie, and the domestic release is also released by Weinstein Pictures and another Anchor Bay Entertainment company.

"Forget it, now we're just a small film company, and you don't know who the MPAA has the final say?" Bob Weinstein could only persuade.

"I'm leaving, you should rest early," Bob Weinstein turned back after he went out: "And you should also restrain yourself. There are a lot of reporters following you now, don't be lustful anymore, there will be no one by then. can save you!"

After that, Bob Weinstein left without looking back.

"You!" Harvey Weinstein pointed angrily, "R-rated, blame me?"