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The air conditioner is broken？
Andy's small eyes narrowed to a slit and almost disappeared. His Maitreya-like face became more and more relaxed, and the smile slightly raised at the corner of his mouth, as if he didn't understand the meaning behind this sentence at all..
With such a poor excuse, even a junior agent who has just been in the industry for a year or two can smell something wrong, let alone an old fox like Andy? It’s not unusual for the air conditioner in the conference room to be broken. It’s strange to still arrange a meeting in this conference room despite knowing that the air conditioner is broken but not taking any countermeasures..
As one of the top six film companies in Hollywood, Universal Pictures has been in last place many times in recent years, and its performance has never improved. However, Lionsgate has still not been able to achieve overtake. This is the foundation, and it has been accumulated and accumulated for more than half a century. , still one of the giants, how could they not even have a conference room with a functioning air conditioner?？
Obviously, this was a show of force; and it was a show of force without any cover. It was made clear and he slapped Andy hard on the face..
But why?？
To clarify the recent rumors? Or do you want to avoid the recent media buzz? Or is it emphasizing Universal’s attitude toward contract renewal as dispensable? Or is it to lower Andy's expectations and take the initiative in negotiating the contract renewal salary, implying that Andy doesn't want to be too open-minded? Otherwise, there are other potential and unknown reasons.？
But no matter what the reason is, such a show of force is too clumsy and too direct. Not to mention that the two parties are now in the honeymoon stage of cooperation. Even if they are enemies who have turned against each other and do not recognize each other, such a method is too childish. Such a move , more like malicious revenge for personal grudges, but, who is it?？
Vin Diesel? Christian Wagner? Fisher-Morgan? Or Ron Meyer?？
The reasons hidden behind can be investigated slowly. What is important is his current response attitude. Of course Andy cannot swallow his anger and just stupidly enter the conference room and wait, but if the reaction is too intense, this may Will tear your face.
Andy is not worried about breaking up. Anyway, the Creative Artists Management Company will come forward to reach a settlement with Universal Pictures. This is not a problem. The point is, can breaking up the relationship achieve the goal? If not, then Andy is not going to let himself become a circus clown..
In the blink of an eye, Andy had finished thinking and said with a smile to the assistant next to him, "Excuse me, where is Michael Fottrell's office?"？”
Michael Fortry, the deputy general manager of Universal Pictures' production department, personally created the "Fast and Furious" series, "Die Hard" series, etc..
However, his ability does not lie in production. Works such as "Catwoman" and "The Underworld" that suffered disastrous failures were also produced by him. His real ability lies in management. More often, he is a leader. He exists and then acts as a producer in name. In fact, he rarely goes to the set. He did not show up during the entire filming of "Fast and Furious 5". It can be said that he is a real power figure rather than a practical talent..
“The development of the follow-up series of "Fast and Furious", whether to establish the project, how to prepare the team, budget costs and other overall control matters must be decided by Michael. He can communicate directly with Universal Pictures CEO Ron Meyer. After Michael's level, Neil H. Moretz will appear on the stage to further implement and implement.
It can be understood that Michael is affiliated with Universal Pictures, he is part of Universal Pictures; but Neil is not, he is a producer, with the same position as director and actor, except for Universal Pictures, he He also has many cooperative projects with other film companies, but thanks to the success of the "Fast and Furious" series, his cooperative relationship with Universal Pictures is closer..
At today's meeting, it was unknown who was in charge of Universal Pictures, but Andy directly skipped those potential candidates and pointed to Michael Forte..
The little assistant was immediately frightened. Obviously, he was just a little guy who followed instructions to lead the way. He had no idea how to deal with such a thing, "Uh, um, Mr. Fordry's office...I , I’m not sure either.”
“Then I can ask someone who knows clearly." The amiable smile on Andy's face is like a spring breeze, making people feel kind and friendly, but his words are unyielding and have no intention of compromise..
Andy reached over the assistant's shoulder and began to look for other people on the floor. Although the assistant was still extremely panicked, he stabilized his position slightly, pulled himself together, and said calmly, "Mr. Rogers, Could you please wait in the conference room? Mr. Fortry is currently in another meeting. He will be here shortly..”
Andy retracted his chin with a smile, as if he had been convinced by such rhetoric. This made the assistant's heart slowly fall back into his chest, but the next second, he heard Andy say, "I am here today." My schedule is also very tight. I just made a special trip to tell Michael that I hope the meeting can be rescheduled to show my sincerity. So, can I leave a message for you to convey to me? Or do you need me to leave a convenience? Post, convey the meaning directly to Michael？”
Universal Pictures has already slapped him on the face, how could Andy swallow his anger? Regarding the salary and the next cooperation, he didn't even have time to put forward his own ideas, let alone the lion's mouth, the other party couldn't wait. The power has been demonstrated. No matter what the reason is, Andy cannot accept it softly..
Andy believes that even if he misses "Fast and Furious 6", Renly will never mind. Therefore, it is still unknown who has the advantage. Universal Pictures is so proud now, it is really Some forms cannot be clearly seen.
Andy was even more curious about who was behind this incident. It was so stupid and not at all like the old fox Ron Meyer..
The little assistant didn't expect Andy's strategy at all. After calming down, he was stunned. He blinked and looked at Andy. He didn't know what to do for a while - if Andy really left, what would happen to his Is the job considered a failure?？
“If you don't need me to leave a sticky note, then I will leave directly." Andy had no intention of sympathizing with the innocent assistant, pointed to the direction of the elevator, and said with a smile..
In the end, the assistant gritted his teeth and persisted without changing his words, "Can I trouble you to leave a handwritten message?" He said while keeping a smile, but the smile was horribly stiff..
After leaving the message, Andy turned around and left without any pause. He stood at the elevator entrance and waited for a while. The elevator came up slowly. Andy's mood gradually calmed down. The air conditioner in the room made His brain started working again. Universal Pictures' attitude today is really intriguing. After he goes back, he must inquire about the news and make multiple preparations..
The elevator door closed slowly, and then the heart-rending cry was heard, "Mr. Rogers, Mr. Rogers!" A figure rushed over and held on to the elevator door tightly, out of breath. He said quietly, "Sir, please stay. Mr. Fortry's meeting has ended.".”
Andy had already taken out his mobile phone and was flipping through the address book. He raised his head and looked at the assistant in front of him and said with a smile, "But I do have something to do today. As for the rescheduling of the meeting, my assistant will contact you further and then we will Let's wait and see." He is not an employee of Universal Pictures, and he will come and go as he calls..
Looking at the smiling but determined Andy, the little assistant felt like crying. Fortunately, the real owner finally came..
From a distance, two people, Michael Forte and Neil H. Moretz, walked over at a leisurely pace, one behind the other, with bright smiles on their faces. Walked towards Andy.
Andy also smiled and struck preemptively, "You must have received my message. It's really rude. I hope I didn't interrupt your meeting just now." That calm and composed attitude was as if the atrocity incident had never happened at all. Ordinary; and he was indeed just passing by..
“Our meeting has just ended." Neil took the initiative to take over the topic, "The meeting about 'Fast and Furious' took a little longer than expected." A simple sentence explained, "Why, you have to leave now？”
“My brother will arrive in Los Angeles this afternoon, and my mother has repeatedly urged me to go to the reception. I had confirmed this two weeks ago, but unfortunately, my assistant forgot to confirm it. , so I arranged the meeting for this afternoon. It was my fault, so on the way to the airport, I decided to come over in person to express my apology." Andy said calmly and even told the whole story, in a matter-of-fact way..
“"Family is always the most important thing." Neil laughed heartily, "But before going to the airport, I don't know if you have thirty minutes, we can sit down and have a good talk. Even if your brother arrives at the airport, I believe you can still go over to receive him on time. Well, we allow you to turn on your mobile phone to ensure that he can contact you as soon as possible so that he will not miss it." After saying that, Neil also blinked. It seems that he and Andy have established a tacit understanding..
Immediately, Neil didn't give Andy a chance to refuse. He turned around and introduced Michael to the two people. Michael extended the invitation again, saying that this time the meeting was just a preliminary exchange of views and would end soon. Andy didn't continue to be pretentious and agreed easily..
The group of people walked straight towards the conference room - the conference room where the air conditioner was broken just now. After entering, Michael realized that the air conditioner was broken, and quickly invited Andy and Neil to his office, as if he really Nothing. At this point, the air conditioning incident has come to an end. At least on the surface, everything has been reasonably explained..
But, is this really the case?？
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