Los Angeles, Burbank area.

District 8 Film Company.

It is a film company that has just been established for less than a week, with a registered capital of $5 million. Such film companies can be said to be as numerous as stars in the Burbank area.

The difference is that it has a great location, adjacent to Zhuke's Wald Pictures.

However, the founder of the District 8 Film Company is not simple.

Actor George Clooney, and director Steven Soderbergh, are the two founders of the newly formed District 8 film company.

George Clooney, a well-known Hollywood actor, is his masterpiece. He is a film about "The Dawn", "Batman and Robin", "Strategic Master", "Eleven Arhats", "Twelve Arhats" and other movies.

In 2012, the film "Escape from Tehran" produced by him won the 85th Academy Awards for Best Picture.

Even now in early 2001, George Clooney is also a first-line actor in Hollywood and is well-known.

Another founder - Steven Soderbergh!

He is by no means an ordinary person.

Moreover, he is a very famous director in the Hollywood circle!

In 1989, Soderbergh, who was only 26 years old, directed his screen debut "Sex, Lies and Video Cases", and directly won the Palme d'Or Award at the 42nd Cannes International Film Festival;

In 1998, he filmed the movie "Strategic Master" and won the Best Director Award of the American Film Critics Association;

Within a few years, he won the 73rd Academy Award for Best Director.

George Clooney;

Steven Soderbergh;

The eighth District Film Company founded by the two together, although it has just been a week since its new establishment, it has fully possessed strong production capabilities and should not be underestimated.

.........

At this moment, George Clooney and Steven Soderbergh were standing in the office on the third floor of the company, looking at Wald Pictures not far away through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows.

"Look, look carefully!"

George Clooney pointed to Wald Pictures next door and said with great enthusiasm: "In a few years, our District 8 film company will also rise rapidly like Wald Pictures!"

Director Steven Soderbergh nodded in agreement.

"In September 1996, "Batman and Robin" starring me was released in North America; Wald Pictures' "The Sixth Sense of the Supernatural" was released at the same time, and the production cost was only half of that of "Batman and Robin", and the promotion cost was incomparable."

"But what the result?"

"The movie "Batman and Robin" has suffered a loss!!! After half a year of its release, the box office revenue in North America was almost over $80 million, and the production company Warner was so angry that it stamped its feet."

"And the movie "The Sixth Sense of the Supernatural" by Juke Wald's company has a box office of nearly 300 million in North America and a global box office of up to 670 million US dollars."

"Sometimes, it's not okay to be unwilling to accept it!"

George Clooney told the story in a leisurely manner, his words were filled with dullness.

However, his heart was absolutely uneasy!

To be honest, how many people looked down on Wald Pictures and the young man Zucker? But now, looking at the whole of Hollywood, who dares to ignore Zucker himself and Wald Pictures?!

“Hahaha~”

Suddenly, director Steven Soderbergh, who was standing by, let out a hearty laugh, "Don't worry, I will help you avenge this one."

Upon hearing this, George Clooney's eyes lit up and said with a smile: "You can't say that the movie "Drug Network" you directed is really a great possibility to win this year's Oscar for Best Picture and Best Director."

Among the recent films released by the Olympics, "Drug Network" is the best-performing movie!

Even the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" that performed well was severely suppressed by "Drug Network".

...........

At the same time.

Kevin Feige, the new acting president of Wald Pictures, and Gavin O'Connor, deputy director of the production department, are standing in the president's office of Wald Pictures, looking into the distance.

It happened that the two of them saw George Clooney standing at the window.

"What are the two of them really getting together?" Kevin Feige asked.

"That's right!"

Gavin O'Connor, deputy director of the production department, said: "This should be the first time they have been here since the establishment of their District 8 film company. Haha, I don't want us to become neighbors."

In fact, the atmosphere in the office is a bit solemn at this moment.

The movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" that has been highly anticipated has been severely suppressed by "Drug Network" directed by Steven Soderbergh, both in terms of box office and reputation.

This is not good news!

"It's too difficult for us to win the Best Picture and Best Director awards for this year's Oscar Awards." Kevin Feige said in a deep voice.

Gavin O'Connor sighed: "Planning is for people, and accomplishing things is for heaven. This is what the boss often says, and I think makes sense. Judging from the current form, we have a better chance of competing for the best foreign language film."

Wald Pictures is growing stronger. Whether it is Zucker or every executive of Wald Pictures, it is no longer only satisfied with obtaining high-box movies, but also wants to win several Oscars to fill the company's honor room.

Check out other film companies.

Looking at any famous film company in Hollywood, which one is not the Oscars in the company's honor room?

But!

The huge Wald Pictures is known as the top film company in Hollywood, with its honors empty and not a single little golden man.

It sounds so bad!

The Oscar Little Golden Man is actually not important and does not affect the reputation of a film company. However, if you don’t even have a Little Golden Man, it’s speechless!

This year... In 2001, the 73rd Academy Awards Ceremony, from Zucker himself to every employee of Wald Pictures, wanted to make a zero breakthrough.

.........

Jinshuguang Entertainment Group.

At this moment, Zhu Ke, who is the boss of the group, is chatting and talking about work with the company CECO Victor.

"From 2001 to 2003, in the past two years, if nothing unexpected happens, I will not invest in Wald Pictures. We must consolidate the foundation and enhance our risk resistance. However, if the Big Six Hollywood, or the DreamWorks, and MGM film companies have taken bigger actions, you don't have to be afraid and just let it go!"

Zhu Ke said in a deep voice.

"I see!"

Victor nodded and said solemnly: "To be honest, even if you don't mention the boss, I will mention this matter to you. Our entire Jin Shuguang Entertainment Group has developed too rapidly. However, our foundation is unstable. From myself, to the heads of various subsidiaries, to every executive, we are almost too young!"

Young means vitality and motivation!

However... it also means lack of experience, not calm and experienced enough. In dealing with many work and projects, it is impossible to compare with the six major Hollywood companies with profound backgrounds, and various problems and mistakes will inevitably arise.

"Don't be afraid of making mistakes, after all, we are still young!"

Zhu Ke smiled and said, "Young people don't make mistakes. What we want is to learn lessons from mistakes. Just like this 73rd Academy Awards competition, we lack sufficient experience, but we do not lack the courage to compete!"

A few days later.

The movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" released on December 27, 2000 has finally started a large-scale release after a 20-day small-scale release.

January 17, 2001.

The number of cinemas released in North America has risen from 210 cinemas to 1,450 in one fell swoop. If the box office performs well, the number of cinemas will be further increased.
Chapter completed!