Hollywood Hunter

Jack Valenti was somewhat resistant to the youth in front of him continuing to lead the topic: "Simon, the answer to this question is obvious."

"Yeah, obviously, the writers want to get more paid and higher treatment," Simon simply answered for Jack Valenti, and continued: "However, this is basically because of the writer and producer The Alliance of Peoples has completely different positions. If the positions are different, conflicts of interest will arise, and conflicts are destined to be a loss, or even a loss of both, just like the past six months."

Jack Valenti felt the cool and sharp gaze of the young man across the table, and suddenly felt that he was really old: "Simon, I understand what you mean. This is not a wise choice. You can't fight against the entire Hollywood."

Simon shook his head: "Jack, you don't understand, I have no plans to fight the entire Hollywood. Although I am not afraid of this, but now, we are discussing the issue of position."

Jack Valenti showed a puzzled expression: "Question of position?"

"Yes, it's a matter of position," Simon nodded. "Jack, I don't resent the rating committee's differentiated rating strategy. The vested interests maintain their own privileges. This is almost an instinct in almost any industry. The traditional seven The film company is a vested interest in Hollywood, and even the Orion who can join mpaa is actually in the same vein as the seven major players. They are the "players" in this industry and the rule-makers. The weak second- and third-tier film companies can only be like "Chess pieces" are subject to the same rules, which is very unfair, but also very fair. The problem is that Daenerys Entertainment already has the strength to become a Hollywood "player", some people still treat this company as a "chess" , This is pushing Daenerys Entertainment to a position completely opposed to herself."

"Simon, since you understand this, you should also know that identity class transition in this world has never been easy, and you can't expect Daenerys Entertainment to be accepted by traditional Hollywood forces so quickly."

"Whether active or forced, people always have to face reality," Simon leaned forward slightly, looking at Jack Valenti: "Next Monday, Daenerys Entertainment will resubmit "Scream" This is the last time this year's rating review, and also decided Daenerys Entertainment's position. If "Scream" still can't pass the R-level review, I will face the reality and cancel the movie's schedule, and Confirm my "chess piece" position. Then, I will stand in my position and lead other "chess pieces" against the mpaa rating committee's long-term unfair treatment of second and third-tier film companies."

Jack Valenti leaned on the back of the chair without any traces, but did not hide the eyes of the young man on the opposite side, saying, "Simon, do you think no one has done this?"

"The real "chess piece" is in the game, naturally it is difficult to resist the rules, but Daenerys entertainment is different. The production cost of "Scream" is $10 million, which is for many independent filmmakers. It may be an investment that decides whether the company is bankrupt or not. If they encounter similar repression, they usually can only bow their heads to the big film company and actively hand over the exercise to the Seventh Party to avoid losses. But I don’t care, Jack, 10 million Dollars, even if they are all lost, are not important to me. Hollywood should not find a second person who is richer than me," Simon said, suddenly increasing his tone: "But I will never accept this. Loss, they put a "player" who is fully capable of breaking the rules on the board, don't blame me for breaking the rules. If the "Scream" still cannot pass the review, first, the major mainstream media in North America immediately There will be a press release that the film has been treated unfairly during the rating process, but this is just the beginning. Then, I will invest another $10 million to produce a Hollywood independent producer since the advent of the'voluntary film rating system' The documentary of unfair treatment, Jack, I have already listed 3o similar movies,

Jack Valenti subconsciously reopened the folder in front of him. After the rating review memo of Instinct and Scream, there was indeed a long list of movies, many of which are familiar.

Simon waited for Jack Valenti to respond, and continued: "Just by comparing the simplest seven major films with similar plots in these films, it is very easy to prove the unfair ratings of these independent producer films. Then, as a "player" pushed to the position of "chess piece", I will lead all "chess pieces" to change this extremely unfair film rating system. Since the positions are different, I think that an organization like the rating committee should not be mpaa dominates, it should either become an official agency of the Federation, or should be handed over to an association with a broader membership system, such as the Film and Television Producer Union, in order to maintain its independence and fairness as much as possible. If necessary, I can Another $10 million was spent to lobby the federal government. I believe that once things start, those independent filmmakers who have been suppressed for a long time will definitely spare no effort to contribute their own efforts in the process. Finally, I can even set up a special Foundation, filed a lawsuit against mpaa for a movie that suffered excessive box office losses due to over-rating in the previous 2o years, and demanded huge compensation. Even if I didn’t win, I would stick to it. By then, I was curious about mpaa’s annual budget funds Will it be possible to maintain expensive litigation costs. Jack, do you want me to continue?"

Jack Valenti felt a sweat on his back without knowing it.

If the documentary in Simon's narrative really appears, mpaa will immediately fall into a very passive situation.Not to mention the list of the 3o movies in the document, but the two distinct ratings of "Instinct" and "Scream", once the results of the rating review are published, it will be enough to give Daenerys Entertainment an advantage in public opinion.

Once the public opinion turmoil rises, the federal government will have to take it seriously, which creates the possibility for Daenerys Entertainment to lobby.

Finally, the establishment of a special foundation for litigation and bombing, this rogue approach is absolutely very effective, no company or industry association can long-term resistance to this fatigue offensive.

Public opinion offensive, money strategy, lawsuit bombing.

Combining the three, sometimes it is enough to overthrow a regime, let alone mpaa, which is ultimately only an industry association supported by several companies.

At a certain moment, Jack Valenti even had a strong doubt. How did this young man, who was only twenty years old, produce these confrontational strategies that are more spicy and sophisticated than many senior politicians.

There are obviously other materials behind the list of 3o movies in the folder, but Jack Valenti is still afraid of turning it over again, re-closing this increasingly heavy folder, he looks up at the young man opposite : "Simon, it won't do you any good."

"I understand," Simon said seriously. "But this is a matter of position, and it is some people's own choice. Jack, since he chose the opposite, this is the inevitable result."

"Just for a "Scream"?"

"If you can't solve this problem completely, Daenerys will face more similar situations in the future, so, Jack, I won't give in."

Jack Valenti pondered for a moment and said, "Simon, you really shouldn't tell me these words."

"You are the chairman of mpaa, Jack, you have an obligation to lobby the federal government for bills that benefit the Hollywood film industry, and you also have an obligation to make Hollywood big film companies understand their situation. Moreover, the old men are very good face, talking about these in person , I'm worried that they are too ugly and even angry and angry. So, I'm still a good junior in terms of calculation."

"An aggressive and respectful junior," Jack Valenti twitched his lips and said, "Simon, don't you see that I am already an old man?"

Simon shrugged: "Sorry, Jack, but this is your job."

A few half-jokes made the just-tight atmosphere unconsciously easier.As lunch came, Simon also took the initiative to talk about some more relaxed topics.However, Jack Valenti couldn't relax easily.

At the end of lunch, Jack Valenti drove back to the mpaa headquarters.

Looking at the rearview mirror standing at the door of the restaurant, the young man who was still watching him. Just after the car turned a corner, Jack Valenti picked up the car phone and dialed a number of numbers. Looking at the folder on the first officer's side, the tone was serious: "Lu, I'm afraid we have to talk, talk about it carefully, I will go to your side now."

Simon waited for Jack Valenti's car to go far, but did not board his car parked on the roadside, but just walked south along the north-south street outside the restaurant, and combed many recent things in his mind. .

In the words at lunch, Simon didn't mean bluff at all.

After this time, if "Scream" still can't get the rating it deserves, Simon will not hesitate to stir up a storm and show Daenerys entertainment's sense of presence to the entire Hollywood.

As for the result, I will do it first.

During the stroll, I came to the end of the street unconsciously. In front of me was a low, high highway overpass, which was 1o1 high across Burbank.

Looking at the overpass in front of him, Simon suddenly remembered the first time he came to Los Angeles after rebirth.He got on the bus at Watsonville and entered the Burbank city along the high road in front of him. He also had to stay overnight in the valley because he underestimated the lack of public transportation in Los Angeles.

Two years have passed, but the situation seems to have been a long time ago. Los Angeles' public transportation has not improved in the past two years, but he is no longer the downcast boy.

The two women I met initially also unconsciously became the closest people around him.

Noting a public phone booth on the street, Simon inexplicably wanted to call Janet or Catherine.

Walking to the phone, he found no coins in his pocket and only a few new hundred-dollar cash notes in his wallet.Naturally, he just invited him for lunch, but even the tip was settled by credit card. Simon even couldn't remember the last time he used cash to buy things.

Janet took care of his life too carefully. Simon had long ago found that women who wanted him to completely lose his ability to live in self-care could only rely more and more on her'little conspiracy'.The two worlds are human, and Simon cannot naturally become an indiscriminate person, but seldom bother about these trivial things in life.

Neil Bennett, who had been driving slowly with Simon, noticed the boss's move and stopped the car with some doubt. He didn't know why Simon chose not to use the car phone, but walked to the public phone booth.Noting that Simon was checking his wallet, Neil Bennett still pushed the door and got out of the car, and offered Simon a few coins.

On the phone yesterday, Janet, who had just made a trip around Europe, is now living in the mansion in Cannes, France.

During this time, Janet has seen all the properties selected by Sofia Fischer. After confirming that there are no problems, she is currently solving the loan problem.

A total of sixteen properties, although he intends to buy them all, Simon does not have a plan to pay in full, and he can't afford the money now.

However, with Simon's current net worth, he wants to borrow money, and banks in North America and Europe are very happy to lend him money.After all, this loan is very secure for the bank, and Simon’s multi-billion dollar net worth means that he is fully capable of paying it.

Even in the event that Simon can't repay the loan, the property itself can be repaid..

Although he remembered the phone number there very clearly, the public phone in front of him could not make international calls. Simon put the coin in the phone and had to call Catherine's phone in New York.

After the absurdity that night, Catherine has lived in New York.The reason given by the woman was to make "The Thunderbolt", but Simon could feel that Catherine was at a loss about the relationship between two or three people, so she deliberately avoided it.

New York is just overtime in the afternoon, and I don’t know if Catherine is at home.

"Thunderbolt Blue Sky Envoy" has been basically completed, but Simon knows that women's lives are not monotonous.New York is still the home base of American independent movies. Catherine is getting along well with this circle. Recently, she also acted as the producer of another independent movie in the late stage of "The Thunderbolt".When Simon learned about it, he asked her if she needed help, such as investing some money, but was refused.

Catherine was not in the apartment at this time, and the phone murmured a few times before turning to the message, because nothing serious, Simon hung up the phone, planning to call again at night.Neither woman could connect, Simon put down the microphone and stopped wandering, turned to his Land Rover Range Rover, and ordered Neil Bennett to return to Santa Monica.()

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