hollywood melon man

Chapter 62 Shock Wave

Gilbert Jr. was busy in the post-production of the film, while Sandra Bullock's agent Rory Toledo was being questioned in the office of CAA President Michael Ovitz.

"I asked you to promote packaged services, but you said you can't do it? Why can't you do it? Put up conditions. What outrageous conditions can little Gilbert impose?" Michael Ovitz's angry saliva almost made Rory... Toledo flooded.

Rory Toledo defended: "Mr. Ovitz, it's not that I didn't try and failed."

Martin Bob, another partner of CAA, calmed down Michael Ovitz and asked Rory Toledo in a friendly manner: "How did you say that?"

Rory Toledo whispered back, "I went to Sheena Boone and talked her into doing a package service.

But Sheena Boone said she was just an agent and had no rights to interfere with the Little Gilbert crew, so she turned me down. "

"You useless thing, if Sheena Boone could persuade little Gilbert, she would have come by herself a long time ago, and she still needs you to cooperate with her?" Michael Ovitz was so angry that he dropped the ashtray. The floor was covered with wool carpet.

Although the noise was not loud, it was enough to scare Rory Toledo.

"Okay, okay," Martin Bob waved his hand and let Rory Toledo out.

Relieved, Rory Toledo quickly exited the depressing office.

Now the two giants of CAA are beginning to discuss countermeasures. Martin Bob said: "How about we use our resources to stop Little Gilbert?

Let him know that without our package service policy, he would not be able to make it in Hollywood. "

"How to stop it?" Michael Ovitz asked.

"By digging up dirt and constantly breaking the news in the media, it can arouse public distaste," Martin Bob suggested.

"No," Michael Ovitz shook his head and said, "I asked someone to check on little Gilbert. He didn't take drugs, he didn't play with women, he didn't have an illegitimate child, and he didn't attack children.

His rumored girlfriends cannot be used to smear him. "

"What about starting with his father?"

"It's even more undesirable. Old Gilbert has quit Hollywood for a long time. You are exaggerating the contradiction." Michael Ovitz objected.

The one who is popular right now is his son Gilbert Jr. Gilbert Sr. has not been involved in Hollywood for a long time, so you go and attack him again.

To put it harshly, there is no bottom line, and it is easy to become the public enemy of all Hollywood.

Martin Bob thought for a long time and then suggested: "I remember that Keanu Reeves, the star of "Speed", has many bad habits. Michael, we can start from this aspect."

Michael Ovitz's eyes lit up: "This is an entry point. Has the release date of "Speed" been set?"

"It was said to be at the beginning of May," replied Martin Bob.

"So do we have any movies released in this period?" Michael Ovitz asked again.

Martin Bob thought back to all the projects that CAA was responsible for, and one movie came to mind: "The Last Stand, starring Stallone, will also be released in May."

"Okay then," Michael Ovitz clapped his hands and said, "Let's compare this film with Little Gilbert's "Speed".

I heard that his new film is an action film. I wonder what will happen if I encounter a Stallone film? "

A sneer appeared on the corner of Martin Bob's mouth: "I will probably die miserably..."

Why is Michael Ovitz so determined to get Little Gilbert under CAA and promote his packaging service?

Speaking of which, this matter has something to do with Disney Chairman Michael Eisner.

Everyone knows that Michael Eisner and Michael Ovitz are childhood friends, and the two have always had a good relationship.

What you don’t know is that Michael Ovitz greatly admires the vision of his good friend Michael Eisner.

During a meal between the two of them, Michael Eisner inadvertently revealed the importance he attached to little Gilbert. This made Michael Ovitz, who was known for his shrewdness, smell it instantly, and he began to regret kicking out Sheena Boone, a female agent, so early.

I also began to think about how to promote the packaging service to the crew of Little Gilbert, and then recruit Little Gilbert to train him to become CAA's ace director.

I originally thought that relying on the name of CAA, I could easily make little Gilbert surrender at his feet.

But unexpectedly, little Gilbert didn't take any action at all, and Sheena Boone, a bitch, blocked CAA from the door.

In this case, it might as well let CAA flex its muscles properly.

Anyway, according to the plan, Gilbert Jr.'s "Speed" was originally going to compete with CAA's "The Last Stand".

Even if there is no such thing, CAA will still use some competitive methods.

In the film market, it is normal for films of the same period to compete and use tactics against each other. Even if Disney and Warner are behind "Speed", CAA is not afraid.

The only thing to note is that it cannot expand in scale. After all, CAA cannot afford the siege of the two major film company giants.

The competition between Hollywood companies also has an inherent set of hidden rules.

Everyone tacitly abides by the unspoken rules and does not break these unspoken rules. Only by playing within the rules can you survive in Hollywood for a long time.

If you break the rules, you will face resistance from Hollywood.

Little Gilbert didn't know that CAA was thinking about him. Obviously, Sheena Boone didn't tell him.

However, the female agent obviously understands CAA's style very well and has acquaintances within CAA. After hearing the news, she immediately approached Gilbert to discuss countermeasures.

"Currently, CAA is preparing to use "Jumanji" to compete with "Speed". This film stars Stallone. Are you confident?" Sheena Boone is still a little worried.

Little Gilbert took a sip of coffee and said: "In the fierce summer season, we are always facing competition. Even if there is no "The End of the Mountain", there will be other movies.

We are not afraid of competition and I am confident in the quality of the film. "

Hearing what little Gilbert said, Sheena Boone felt a little relieved. But she will still do her job well.

"During the promotion of the film, we will assist Disney and Warner Pictures. In terms of media advantages, even Columbia Pictures and CAA are not as good as us." Sheena Boone said.

"Well," Little Gilbert nodded and said, "I guess they will find dirt on Keanu Reeves. You remind his agent to be careful in the recent period."

"Okay, I remember." Sheena Boone wrote down, and then talked about Naomi Watts' work: "I got several roles for Naomi, most of them were romantic comedies with small investments. piece.

The roles she plays are basically the third and fourth female roles, and her salary has increased a lot. "

"The situation is much better than before. At least she no longer has to work in restaurants and bars." Little Gilbert said.

This is true, I won’t make ends meet, I can afford medical insurance, and I can afford to rent expensive dresses.

But in terms of the best development, it has to be Cameron Diaz.

Since starring in "The Resurrection", Cameron Diaz has received a lot of attention, with continuous film appointments and income from advertising endorsements.

Her manager was overjoyed and said they had found a treasure.

Cameron Diaz is not a client of Sheena Boone's agency, so she doesn't pay much attention.

However, ICM's operational capabilities are very strong. Cameron Diaz's rating within ICM has risen several levels and he has received attention.

It is estimated that ICM will arrange several big projects for her in the future.

As long as it is as successful as expected, there will be a few more big projects. Cameron Diaz's step into Hollywood's first-line actress has been solid.

(End of this chapter)