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Society is, after all, a commodity society.
It's like Apple, under the leadership of Steve Jobs and Tim Cook, has gradually embarked on completely different paths, with the former's artistic creativity gradually disappearing behind the latter's commercial success. On the other hand, the epoch-making innovative spirit under Jobs gradually died out. Jobs is a creator, and Cook is a businessman, but... who can refuse business success?？
Apple cannot.
Neither can Disney.
Kathleen Kennedy and Robert Iger are leaving their own marks in different ways but similar styles. People may not like them, but the wheel of the times still drives them forward. As for their merits and demerits, they can only be left Judgment for the future. At least at this moment, they are the most powerful group of people in Hollywood.
Tonight, they meet again.
After Catherine gave Robert a hug, she took a small step back and said with a smile, "I'm sorry, if there is any slightness tonight, it would be rude to me as the master..”
Robert passed through Catherine's shoulder, and his eyes fell on the bustling and noisy place behind. There was no smile on the corner of his mouth, but a warm light flashed in his eyes, hidden behind the round spectacle lenses, "I think, after tonight's party, Come on, the last person you need to worry about is me..”
Catherine tilted her head slightly, then raised the champagne glass in her hand. Without too many words, this was already the best reply. Then she changed the subject, "I thought you didn't like this kind of occasion. .I just saw you at Tom’s house last night. I didn’t expect you to show up again today.？”
Tom Hanks held a private party last night. This year he has two powerful works, "The Big Dream" and "Captain Phillips." He very much hopes to win an Oscar nomination again after more than ten years, so he presented the award It is also particularly active during the season. Among them, "The Big Dreamer" is the first live-action movie in history to depict the life of Walt Disney. Disney is naturally particularly active..
Robert did not continue to be polite, "Hollywood is changing so fast now. If you don't pay attention, you may miss important news. I am also trying to keep up with the pace..”
A simple sentence but it means a lot.
Catherine understood immediately, but did not ask in a hurry. She just raised the champagne and said, "I am about to leave here and take a breather. How about you, would you like to accompany me for a walk?"？”
“It's my pleasure." Robert bowed slightly and answered..
The two people turned around unhurriedly and walked side by side without any panic. They nodded while walking, perfectly integrated with the surrounding environment, but quietly left the most noisy part of the party. The crowd around them was slightly stunned. After it began to decrease, Robert whispered, "What do you think of Renly Hall?"？”
Questioning without a clue.
“Talented and unruly. He is a genius, but geniuses are often difficult to get along with, and genius often means trouble." Catherine expressed her point of view in the most concise way, "I don't like him..”
For Disney, they need actors who can "control". Even Robert Downey Jr. no longer has the sharpness and edges of his youth. The same is true for directors..
Regarding Renly, Catherine has no personal likes or dislikes. She just simply doesn't like actors who are out of the control area - or to be more precise, chess pieces out of her control, because that means more trouble, more discussions, and more. Work more, whether it is the Marvel series or the Star Wars series, they do not need the appeal of actors to be blessed, but conversely, actors need the blessing of these series.
Robert Egger nodded slightly to show his understanding, but still did not change his mind, and then asked, "What do you think if Renly plays the role of 'Rogue One'?"？”
“The "Star Wars" series is the most important project in Catherine's hands now, including the main series and the spin-off series. Each project is being fully laid out in full swing. With the success of Marvel Studios, Catherine's every move can now follow those Already on a successful trajectory.
“I thought this matter was a thing of the past." Catherine still did not express her position, but expressed her views and attitudes in another way..
Robert paused, "Renly extended an olive branch. He is willing to join 'Rogue One' in the form of dividends. The specific form of cooperation is up to us. We can only cooperate on this one work, or we can cooperate on multiple different series of works." , or even all the works that join the entire Star Wars series in different forms.”
“I don’t believe it.” Catherine shook her head in denial..
The reason why she doesn't like Renly is precisely because she knows actors like Renly very well.：
They have their own persistence and refuse to compromise. Renly has his own beliefs and beliefs about the actor's career. It is absolutely impossible for him to sacrifice his dreams for "commercial interests". Just look at the actors in the Marvel series. Even Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Benedict Cumberbatch have had their futures in the arts affected to varying degrees..
Robert shook his head from side to side and admitted helplessly, "Well, the specific situation still needs to be discussed. I know Renly can't be completely left to his mercy, but I mean, he is willing to open up different possibilities. Even if it is not Marvel or Star Wars , other works also have more possibilities." Catherine did not respond immediately because she knew there would be follow-up.
Robert paused and then said, "Renly is ready to go further, in all aspects. It's not just us. What is certain now is that Andy Rogers has contacted Sony and Warner.”
“No Universal? ” Catherine interjected and asked.
“There is no Universal." Robert replied in the affirmative..
Catherine immediately began to use her brain. She really understood the branches and branches of the industry very well, and she sketched out a blueprint in a few words..
Putting aside those details, it can be understood that Renly is willing to sacrifice part of his freedom - or interests - in order to gain more say. Then let's go back to Robert's original question, "What do you think of Renly?" It can be interpreted as, does Disney need to participate in this fight? Are Renly's interests worth taking the initiative?？
Obviously, if Renly is willing to give up some of his freedom, such as starring in "Rogue One", then the part that Catherine "hates" may no longer be a factor - at least not the main factor; instead, it will be Renly's powerful appeal. and market influence can bring the Star Wars series to new heights.
No one should forget that at the beginning of the century, the "Star Wars Prequels" series selected Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor as the main roles, and enabled Hayden Christensen to play the male lead. This is their further attempt at business. Although the subsequent results were far lower than expected, it is undeniable that the chemistry between top actors and top series has also been recognized.
So, what about Renly Hall?？
Renly now is not Natalie and Ivan back then. Even works like "The Ballad of Drunkenness" can explode into incredible box office energy, so the collision between Renly and the Star Wars series is even more incredible. It's just that Just thinking about it is enough to make people's blood boil, even for high-level executives like Robert and Catherine..
To be more precise, Robert and Catherine have a clearer understanding of the interests contained in it. The box office is just the beginning, and the stimulation of the entire surrounding interests is even more unimaginable. It can even be said to be a huge empire of interests. Really Detonating Renly's market appeal.
No one can refuse.
2014At the moment, Hollywood is in a stage of intense power turmoil..
Disney and Warner Bros. are fighting inextricably. Disney is gradually reversing the situation, but Warner Bros. is still pursuing it; Sony Columbia is ambitiously waiting on its side, while 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures and Paramount are gradually declining. But a skinny camel is still bigger than a horse - especially Universal Pictures, with its Illumination Entertainment Animation, Legendary Pictures and "Fast and Furious" series, it seems to have the ability to disrupt the pattern..
The six major Hollywood film companies are reshuffling their cards, and everything from top management to work creation to profit distribution is undergoing turmoil..
Renly Hall is just a chess piece in the entire pattern, but it is definitely a very, very important one..
Robert Iger did not reveal the overall situation, but Katherine Kenneth has already glimpsed the overall situation - "Star Wars" and the Marvel series are the foundation for Disney's future foothold in the entire global film market, and the former's influence on the North American market will be even more profound. , then, do they need to add Renly’s factors?？
The most important thing is that Renly now maintains a power distribution network that Disney cannot ignore: Warner Bros. and Sony Columbia Pictures, as well as Universal Pictures, which is eyeing. Excluding the 20 companies that have performed poorly in recent years. Century Fox and Paramount Pictures, the other four major studios are all intertwined with Renly.
At present, Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures have taken the lead, but both have reached a deadlock due to high-level power struggles; Sony Columbia has won the first opportunity with Sony Classics, but its influence is limited; on the contrary, Disney has relied on "Guardians of the Galaxy" and With the exchange of "Super Marines" and the Diaoyutai, the situation is very good.
Honestly, they have no reason to refuse.
In the blink of an eye, all the calculations and layouts in Catherine's mind were settled. She glanced at Robert, "You have already made a decision, haven't you?？”
“I need to understand your decision." Robert did not deny it, but raised another question..
Catherine looked at Robert meaningfully, with a smile on her lips, as if she could vaguely smell Robert's ambition blueprint..
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