Michael Esner naturally would not be afraid of Jeffrey Carsonberg, David Geffen, or Hugo. As the head of Disney, Michael's wealth and status are enough to call the wind and rain in Hollywood. Strictly speaking, Disney, which has a strong peripheral system, is a natural template for Hollywood's most profitable company, and its innate advantage is half a position ahead.

However, Jeffrey and Michael broke up, and this incident was no secret in the whole of Hollywood. The two have refused to show up on the same occasion. Tonight's party is Hugo's home court. There is no need to say anything about the intimacy between Hugo and DreamWorks, so Michael is absent.

In the end, Disney still sent out the experienced and low-key Robert Iger. It has to be said that it is a good move. Robert cannot be considered a real Disney employee now. It is not restricted by Michael and will not cause internal conflicts in Disney. At the same time, Robert's outstanding abilities are beyond doubt.

Currently, the eight major Hollywood film companies, Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Sony Columbia Pictures, and New Line Pictures have reached cooperation with Hugo one after another, and they all benefited a lot, even Paramount, which is about to start cooperation, is confident. The only exceptions are MGM and Disney.

MGM plummeted after entering the 1990s, and there were few highlights except for the "007" series. After the intention of working with Hugo to James Bond was disappointed, MGM has not made much noise. As for Disney, the script actually appeared on Rick's desk intermittently, but it was just friendly. The distance was not far or near, and it did not rush up like other companies. On the contrary, it was the one with the least intersection with Hugo among the eight major film companies.

Putting aside Hugo and Jeffrey's personal relationship, Disney started out with cartoons, and its movies are mostly inspired by family-friendly and comedy. These types of movies do not rely too much on big names, so Disney's pursuit of Hugo is always a bit careless.

Now, Hugo takes on the role of "Trumen's World" and has become a step to break the balance.

Not only because Hugo has starred in the comedy and joined Disney, but also because Hugo has truly entered the center of Hollywood power as a producer, the additional benefits he can bring is incalculable. Therefore, Disney's senior management appeared in front of Hugo for the first time, at least behind the scenes related to Disney. It can be felt that they are also ready to move at the moment.

This can be seen as a symbol of Hugo's current strong influence. The eight major Hollywood film companies have emerged in full swing and formed a complex network of interests with Hugo as the center. This is a height that Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise and others have not reached. Only top directors and production talents like Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are so attractive.

However, Disney's real purpose is still a fog. Today, Robert's performance is too outstanding, with a moderate approach and a situation on both sides, which makes people unable to start.

Hugo was curious. What kind of abacus Mickey Mouse had? He had seen the methods of the 20th Century Fox, Paramount, and Warner Bros. He didn't know how Disney would plan it. If Robert's purpose today was to make Hugo curious, then he undoubtedly achieved great success.

"Believe me, if Michael wants to get something, he will do his best. He will not accept the 'rejection'. This is more powerful than James Cameron." Jeffrey commented with a sarcastic look, with a strong personal emotional color, but it is not without reason.

David looked at Jeffrey's irritable expression and knew that his old friend's anger could not be calmed down. This knot showed no sign of loosening. Perhaps DreamWorks achieved brilliant achievements, proving that Jeffrey's own choice was correct, proving that Jeffrey's talent was eye-catching, so that Jeffrey could face it calmly. As a friend, Jeffrey needed David's support.

"By the way, how did you think about the last proposal?" David directly changed the topic and shifted the focus from Robert to Hugo. But this question made Hugo stunned, with a puzzled expression on his face. David also laughed, "Allen invests in the stock, and you will be the person in charge of his DreamWorks."

Hugo suddenly realized that Allen Strello had mentioned to him that he was willing to invest in the personal name, invest in DreamWorks' movie projects, and help set up DreamWorks' own distribution department. This is a super project. The distribution department has no three or five years of operation, and it is even more impossible to become a climate. Allen is an excellent businessman, but he knows little about movies, so he invited Hugo to become the head of Allen at DreamWorks and truly participate in the management of DreamWorks.

Of course, Hugo really knows too little about management, and Steven is not a person who likes others to interfere in his personal work, so Hugo often gives his own opinions in the form of an advisor. After all, Hugo's keen vision has become the most mysterious weapon in the unsolved mystery in Hollywood.

Before Hugo could answer, Jeffrey raised his hand and waved it. David and Hugo turned their heads and saw Allen chatting with Long Mayer next to the swimming pool. After Allen and Long apologized with a smile, they walked over quickly. Allen looked at Hugo in front of him and was a little uncomfortable. In the end, Hugo generously gave Allen a hug, which made Allen much more relaxed.

"Allen, you're here just in time. We're talking about investment with Hugo." David's words made Allen understand, and he turned to look at Hugo, "So, how are you thinking?" It can be seen that Allen still hopes that Hugo can become his head of DreamWorks.

Looking at Alan's sincere appearance, Hugo chuckled, "So, is this really going to be done? Why haven't I heard any rumors recently?"

Allen shrugged, "As far as I know, the issuance department is not that easy to operate, so we are negotiating the acquisition of several small issuance companies and reorganized to become a brand new issuance department at DreamWorks."

David nodded and expressed his affirmation, "If nothing unexpected happens, we hope that Steven's work will become the first work we have produced and released by ourselves." That is, "Save Private Ryan". Thinking back to the bloody storm in the previous film preparation stage, it is not difficult to imagine that the three giants of DreamWorks have been brewing for a long time. "Why are they so surprised? You still mentioned this opinion, have you forgotten?"

Hugo shook his head awkwardly, "I am only responsible for giving suggestions, but I really don't know anything about the implementation part. So, even so, do you still want me to be the person in charge?"

In fact, Hugo has really thought about this matter seriously, becoming a part of DreamWorks, and using his own abilities to change the future of DreamWorks? This is very attractive to Hugo.

After Wall Street's full invasion of Hollywood, with the decline of MGM, the real independent studios have completely disappeared, and the dream factory that is hard to support is also annexed after ten years of glory. This is actually the inevitable development direction of the commodity society, but the supremacy of interests is causing the film industry to lose that purity. It not only refers to the increasing number of commercial films, but more importantly, the phenomenon of eagerness for quick success and instant benefits has become common. The status of screenwriters, the weight of photographers, the importance of lighting artists, and even the director's voice are constantly being weakened, making them an integral part of a commodity.

Hugo likes commercial movies, and many popcorn movies have outstanding entertainment effects, and the original creation of film art was to entertain the public, which is natural. But when popcorn movies become one of the "entertainment to death" links, things begin to lose their original taste.

To give a brief example, after Marvel Movies achieved incredible results around the world, major Hollywood film companies over-developed movies adapted by comics, and more than five superhero movies can appear in almost a year. This not only caused the audience's aesthetic fatigue, but also became more and more common in pattern shooting. Directors with their own characteristics such as Quentin Tarantino, David Finch, David Lynch, Paul Thomas Anderson, Wes Anderson (wes.anderson), Richard Linklater, etc. have become less and less important. Because Marvel Movies have almost become patterned, there is no problem replacing any director, and major film companies also generally favor new directors to direct these comic adapted movies.

This can be said to be a fishing act in exhausting the pond.

Under such a background, DreamWorks' existence becomes more and more valuable. Of course, it doesn't mean that DreamWorks doesn't want to make money. They are also a company that puts interests first and has no future without interests. The original historical trajectory was ended with DreamWorks being split and swallowed up; but DreamWorks represents the peak of independent studios. The movies they produce will not be influenced by Wall Street, nor will they be modeled. They will strive to get rid of the constraints and break out of their own world. This is a respect for the freedom of film art creation and a guarantee for the long-term development of independent films.

Unfortunately, DreamWorks did not persist until the end in its original history. Now, Hugo has the opportunity to change a history and even change the development trajectory of the film industry. This is the first time that Hugo has truly felt that he could "handedly" move the gears of history. This feeling is really subtle.

Facing Hugo's question, Allen did not speak, but looked at David, who replied with a smile, "Hugo, all we need is your inspiration and opinions."

Hugo raised his eyebrows, "So, DreamWorks? Distribution Department?" David, Allen and Jeffrey nodded in affirmation, and Hugo smiled, "Why not?"

A sentence changed the future, and the undercurrent in Hollywood has begun to surge again, but this time no one can grasp the development context, no one can do it.
Chapter completed!