Not only Duke, this group with a special mission, then found many people in Hollywood. The most exaggerated time, they convened dozens of screenwriters, directors and producers in the industry to hold a roundtable meeting, and discussed together how to destroy the hot topic of America with a broad mind.

Since 9/11, Hollywood has been hit hard. The coldness of the theater market alone has made many films victims, especially those that were just released when the incident happened, which have undoubtedly become victims of terrorist attacks. Other films planned to be released have changed their schedules.

"The Rings Expedition" was also impacted. The North American screening, which was already silent, instantly dropped below 100,000 US dollars in a single day, and the North American box office is likely to not exceed 470 million US dollars in the end.

There are also peripheral products, and peripheral sales are also greatly affected. In the two weeks after the September 11th, North American peripheral products sold in total for more than $2 million, less than one-third of the previous week.

The entertainment industry is just a microcosm of the North American economy. The economic situation in the entire United States has been severely setbacked, and its scope has even spread to the whole world.

The sadness continues, and life continues. No matter how the federal government determines Bin La. Deng is the real murderer behind the scenes, Duke's main energy remains on his work.

After work, he also received many calls from people, specifically thanking him.

Because of his notice and the unexpected shooting, Christopher Rokencourt had not transferred their investment, and the money would soon return to the original owner. The liar who was still lying on the hospital bed and his ex-girlfriend Jessica Alba became the target of their anger. News from Frank Pearson showed that these people must send the two to prison.

Duke is not an innocent person. He is also one of the deceived people on the surface. He stood in the same queue with these people. Forty of the nearly fifty people who were deceived called thank you, which obviously took advantage of his love.

Especially among them, there are conservatives like Frank Pearson.

These will be a boost in the future.

The situation in North America did not improve until November. Although 9/11 will be like a scar, forever engraved on the country and the public, time is enough for people to temporarily forget. Before the pain of the wound completely dissipates, the smarter people in Hollywood will not touch the content and subject matters related to the World Trade Center and the horror incidents of the plane.

In recent years, the directors directing films related to this have either been stubborn or had unique purpose like Michael Moore.

“The Ring Expedition has exceeded $1.1 billion worldwide.”

In an office of the Artist Management Company, Martin Bob said to Michael Orwitz with a ugly face. "Although judging from the current situation, the final box office of this film will be at this stage and there will be no significant growth, but it will be more than the accumulated sum of the two projects we packaged."

Compared to Martin Bob's heavy tone, Michael Orwitz is more optimistic. "We should look at the benefits. Martin. "Fast and Furious" has a box office of $126.5 million in North America and a box office of $51.02 million in overseas box office. The global box office of $177.52 million has proven the ability of artists to manage companies!"

With a production cost of $38 million, this is a box office figure. Coupled with subsequent peripheral revenue, even looking at the entire Hollywood, this is a achievement that many companies are envious.

"But……"

Martin Bob wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Michael Orwitz, "Pearl Harbor did not meet expectations, but North America had more than $172 million. The global $410 million is enough to make an explanation to Disney. Don't forget that if the copyright income of DVD and TV broadcasting is included, this project can actually generate profits."

"but……"

Seeing Orwitz's eyes, Martin Bob could only swallow the second half of the sentence. The box office of the two films was added together and multiplied by two to barely match the box office of their arch rival Duke Rosenberg. How could this not be considered successful?

Although they and Disney deliberately tried to hide from each other's "Pearl Harbor" in advance, they always had the idea of ​​overwhelming Duke Rosenberg once, but the reality was once again so cruel!

"Martin..." Michael Orwitz suddenly sighed, "At present, we must admit that we made a mistake in AA back then, and we ignored the people who should pay attention to the most."

Who is Orwitz talking about, Martin? Bob naturally knew that when he thought of the name that had been like a nightmare over the years, his brows almost frowned into a bump.

If there were Duke Rosenberg, there would be so many videos that failed to meet expectations? If there were Duke Rosenberg, would he still step down from AA?

This answer is obvious.

But Martin Bob knew very well that the two sides came from the differences in philosophy, and even if Duke Rosenberg was left behind, they would inevitably part ways in the end.

He and Michael Orwitz are both agents with a strong desire to control. Duke Rosenberg is famous for not being at mercy. How could both parties not have conflicts?

"Michael, will Pearl Harbor affect our next collaboration with Disney?"

This is something Martin Bob is more worried about, "Although it is profitable, the profit figure..."

"Don't worry, it won't have much impact." Michael Orwitz was confident. "Disney is no longer the Disney that was a few years ago. Michael Eisner expelled Robert Eiger, who had the best relationship with Duke because of his own selfishness. There is basically no possibility of cooperation between the two sides, and Disney's already fragile live-action film production is completely in trouble."

He gently pulled the table with his fingers, "In terms of animation movies, Disney animation's profits are basically supported by Pixar Studio. You may not notice that Pixar and Disney are about to reach the brink of breaking. The personal conflict between Michael Eisner and Steve Jobs can no longer be resolved. It is said that Steve Jobs is preparing to find a new publisher for Pixar."

Michael Orwitz felt inexplicably happy, "Eisner's position is already unstable. If he loses our support, he may not be able to hold on for a few years."

Only a very small number of people, including him, know that Michael Eisner's ambition is not only to build Disney into a media empire, but also to change his surname from now on!

Although Walt Disney is no longer Disney of the Disney family, it is not Michael Eisner's Disney.

The Disney tyrant knew that he still had a lot to go.

"Steve Jobs still refuses to give in?"

Sitting in a spacious office chair, Michael Eisner looked at Cook Dick opposite him, "We can't make too much concessions in the new contract."

Pixar Studio signed a distribution contract for five animated feature films with Disney at one time, and the conditions were very harsh, that is, Steve Jobs was almost in desperate situation at that time, otherwise how could he agree?

Disney took away more than just the distribution fee. According to that agreement, they could take away nearly 80% of all the profits of the video, including the surrounding areas!

Now that Steve Jobs has recovered, how could he continue to tolerate such a contract?

"But Steve Jobs' attitude is very tough." Cook Dick, who is in charge of the negotiation, felt uncomfortable in the middle. "If he claims that if we don't give in, Pixar will choose a new publisher after the contract expires."

"New publisher?" Michael Eisner sneered, "Who can he choose? Which company can put the market for animated movies infinity like Disney!"

Cook Dick waited for a while before saying, "Jobs called Duke Rosenberg the major shareholder of Apple. Their friendship was extraordinary. The other party was willing to help Pixar Studio introduce Pixar into the Warner Bros. distribution system."

"Duke Warner?" Michael Eisner frowned.

The fact that Duke Rosenberg is an Apple shareholder is not a secret in the eyes of well-informed people. He has heard people mention that when Duke attended Apple's shareholder meeting, he had a deep conversation with Steve Jobs. It is hard to say whether the content of the conversation between the two would involve the future of Pixar Studios.

After Toy Story 2, Pixar Studios has a very special significance to Disney, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the pillar of Disney animation.

"Will they really unite?"

Michael Eisner asked more like talking to himself, and he didn't expect Cook Dick to give an answer, but he knew that there was a possibility.

Disney can't lose Pixar Studios! Michael Eisner is very sure of this.

"I remember "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is about to be released?"

Hearing Michael Eisner's question, Cook Dick immediately replied, "Yes, there is still one week to be released in both Britain and the United States."

Michael Eisner nodded, thought for a while before saying, "I remember Harry Potter Studio and Joanna Rowling only signed the contracts for the first three movies. Let people contact Joanna Rowling and find a way to sign the adaptation rights for the next few movies..."

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment, "Let's wait first, and contact her after "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is released."

If the first part of the series is successful, of course we have to join in the competition. At least we can distract Duke Rosenberg and Warner Bros. If it doesn't work, then wait and see Warner jokes.

Cook Dick remembered it and asked again, "Where is the Pixar Studio?"
Chapter completed!