Chapter 206

Jack Valenti resisted being guided by the young people in front of him: "Simon, the answer to this question is obvious."

"Yes, it's obvious that writers want to get more pay and higher treatment," Simon said simply for Jack Valenti, and then continued, "but it's basically because the writers and producers alliance have totally different positions. Different positions lead to conflicts of interest, and conflicts are bound to be losses, or even both, just like the past six months. "

Jack Valenti felt the cool and sharp eyes of the young man across the table. He suddenly felt that he was really old: "Simon, I know what you mean. This is not a wise choice. You can't fight against the whole Hollywood."

Simon shook his head and said, "Jack, you don't understand. I have no plan to fight against the whole of Hollywood. Although I am not afraid of this, now we are discussing the issue of position. "

Jack Valenti showed a puzzled expression: "position problem?"

"Yes, it's a matter of position," Simon nodded. "Jack, I don't resent the differentiated rating strategy of the rating committee. It's the instinct of almost any industry that vested interests protect their own privileges. The traditional seven major film companies are the vested interests of Hollywood. Even Orion, who can join MPAA, is in the same vein as the seven major film companies. They are the "players" in the industry and the makers of rules. The weak second and third tier film companies can only submit to the rules like "chess". This is very unfair, but it is also very fair. Now the problem is that Denise entertainment has the strength to become a "player" in Hollywood, but some people still treat this company as a "pawn". This is pushing Denise entertainment to a completely opposite position. "

"Simon, since you understand this, you should also know that the transformation of status and class in the world is never easy. You can't expect Denise entertainment to be accepted by Hollywood traditional forces so soon."

"Whether active or forced, people have to face the reality," Simon said slowly, leaning forward and looking at Jack Valenti. "Next Monday, Denise entertainment will re submit the rating review of scream. This is the last time this year, and it also determines Denise Entertainment's position. If "scream" still fails to pass the r-level review, I will face the reality, cancel the schedule of this film, and confirm my "chess" position. Then, I will stand in my own position and lead other "chess pieces" to resist the unfair treatment of second - and third tier film companies by the MPAA rating committee for a long time. "

Jack Valenti leaned back on the back of the chair without any trace, but he didn't avoid the eyes of the young man opposite him and said, "Simon, do you think no one has ever done this?"

"It's hard for a real chess player to resist the rules when he's in the game, but Denise's entertainment is different. The production cost of scream is US $10 million, which may be an investment for many independent producers to decide whether the company will go bankrupt or not. If they encounter similar repression, they usually have to bow to the big film companies and take the initiative to hand over the distribution rights to the big seven to avoid losses. But I don't care, Jack. It doesn't matter to me if I lose all the ten million dollars. Hollywood can't find another person who has more money than me, "Simon said, adding suddenly," but I'm not willing to bear the loss. They put a 'player' who has the ability to break the rules on the chessboard. Don't blame me for breaking the rules wantonly . If scream still fails to pass the review, first of all, there will be a press release on the mainstream media in North America that the film has been unfairly treated in the rating process, but this is only the beginning. Then, I will invest another $10 million to make a documentary about the unfair treatment of independent Hollywood producers since the emergence of the "voluntary film rating system". Jack, I've asked people to list more than 30 similar films, which are intended to be the research focus of this documentary. You can continue to open the documents in front of you. "

Jack Valenti subconsciously re opened the folder in front of him. After the rating review memos of instinct and scream, there was a long list of films, many of which were familiar.

Without waiting for Jack Valenti to respond, Simon continued: "it's very easy to prove the unfair rating of these independent producers' films by comparing the simplest seven produced films with similar plots of these films. Then, as a "player" who has been pushed to the "chess piece" position, I will lead all the "chess pieces" to change this extremely unfair film rating system. Since the positions are different, I think the rating committee should not be controlled by MPAA at all. It should either become an official agency of the federal government, or be led by the Federation of film and television producers, which has a wider membership system, so as to maintain its independence and impartiality as far as possible. If necessary, I can spend another 10 million dollars to lobby the federal government. I believe that once the matter is launched, those independent producers who have been suppressed for a long time will contribute their own strength in the process. Finally, I can even set up a special foundation to sue MPAA for huge compensation for the films that suffered commercial box office losses due to over rating in the past 20 years. Even if I can't win, I will stick to it. At that time, I am very curious whether the annual budget of MPAA can maintain the high litigation costs. Jack, do you want me to go on? "Jack Valenti felt like he was sweating between his back.

If the documentary in Simon's narration really appears, MPAA will immediately fall into a very passive situation. Not to mention the list of 30 films in the document, it's just two very obvious rating review results of instinct and scream. Once published, it will be enough to make Denise entertainment occupy the public opinion advantage.

Once the public opinion storm rises, the federal government will have to take it seriously, which creates the possibility for Denise entertainment to lobby.

Finally, the establishment of a special foundation for litigation bombing, which can be called a rogue method, is absolutely very effective. No company or industry association can resist this kind of fatigue attack for a long time.

Public opinion offensive, money strategy, litigation bombing.

Combined with the three, sometimes subverting a regime is enough, let alone MPAA, which is only an industry association supported by several companies in the final analysis.

At a certain moment, Jack Valenti even had a strong doubt about how this young man, who is only 20 years old this year, produced these confrontation strategies which are more pungent and sophisticated than many senior politicians.

There are obviously other materials after the list of 30 movies in the folder, but Jack Valenti finds that he is afraid to turn over and close the increasingly heavy folder again. He looks up at the young man opposite: "Simon, it's not good for you to do this."

"I understand," Simon said seriously, "but it's a matter of position, and it's the choice of some people. Jack, since he has chosen opposition, this is the inevitable result."

"Just for a scream?"

"If we can't solve this problem thoroughly, Denise entertainment will face more similar situations in the future, so Jack, I won't give in."

Jack Valenti pondered for a moment and said, "Simon, you shouldn't have said that to me."

"You are the chairman of MPAA, Jack. You have the obligation to lobby the federal government for a bill that is conducive to the Hollywood film industry. You also have the obligation to let the big Hollywood film companies understand their situation. Moreover, the old men are very good face, face to face speaking of these, I am afraid they are too ugly, even angry. So, I'm still a good junior. "

"An aggressive, respectful young man," Jack Valenti said, tugging at the corners of his mouth. "Simon, don't you see that I'm an old man, too?"

Simon shrugged. "I'm sorry, Jack, but it's your job."

A few and a half joking words make the tense atmosphere a little easier unconsciously. With the lunch coming, Simon also took the initiative to talk about some more relaxed topics. However, Jack Valenti couldn't relax at all.

At the end of lunch, Jack Valenti drives back to MPAA headquarters.

Looking at the young man standing in the rear-view mirror at the door of the dining room, Jack Valenti picked up the car phone and dialed a series of numbers as soon as the car turned a corner. When he got through, he glanced at the folder on the co pilot and said solemnly, "Lu, I'm afraid we have to talk. I'll go to your side now."

Simon waited for Jack Valenti's car to go far, but he didn't get on his car parked on the side of the road. He just walked south along the North-South street outside the restaurant, combing many recent things in his mind.

Simon didn't mean to brag about what he said at lunch.

After this time, if scream still can't get the rating it deserves, Simon will not hesitate to stir up a storm and show the whole Hollywood the sense of existence of danielis entertainment.

As for the result, we will do it first.

Walking between, unknowingly came to the end of the street, in front of a low highway overpass, this is the 101 highway across Burbank.

Looking at the overpass in front of him, Simon suddenly remembered that he came to Los Angeles for the first time after his rebirth. He got on at Watsonville and followed the highway in front of him to downtown Burbank. Because he underestimated the lack of public transportation in Los Angeles, he had to stay overnight in the valley.

Two years later, the original situation seems to have been a long time ago. The public transportation in Los Angeles has not improved in these two years, but he is no longer the depressed teenager he used to be.

The two women he met at first became the closest people around him unconsciously.

Noticing a public phone booth on the street, Simon inexplicably wants to call Janet or Catherine.

When I went to the phone, I found that I had no coins in my pocket and only a few brand-new 100 yuan notes in my wallet. The lunch was his treat, but even the tip was settled by credit card. Simon couldn't even remember when he bought things with cash last time.

Janet takes care of his life in such a meticulous way that Simon discovered a long time ago that if a woman wants him to lose his ability to take care of himself, she has to rely more and more on her "little plot". As a man of two generations, Simon naturally can't really become a man who doesn't share the whole grain, but he seldom cares about the trivial things in his life.Neil Bennett, who has been driving slowly with Simon, noticed the boss's action and stopped the car in doubt. He didn't know why Simon chose to use the car phone instead of walking to the public phone booth. Noticing Simon checking his wallet, Neil Bennett pushes the door to get out of the car and offers Simon some coins.

Janet, who had just been on the phone in Europe yesterday, is living in the mansion in Cannes, France.

During this time, Janet has seen all the properties Sofia fishy has selected, and after confirming that there is no problem, she is currently solving the loan problem.

A total of 16 properties, although intended to buy all, Simon did not plan to pay in full, he can not get the money now.

However, with Simon's present wealth, he wants to borrow money for consumption. Banks in North America and Europe are very willing to lend him money. After all, the loan is very secure for the bank, Simon's billions of dollars means he has enough strength to pay.

Even if in case Simon can't repay the loan, the property itself will be able to pay off..

Although he clearly remembered the telephone number over there, the public telephone in front of him could not make international calls. Simon put a coin into the telephone and had to dial Catherine's phone in New York.

Catherine has been living in New York since the absurdity of that night. The reason given by the woman is to make "Thunderbolt Blue Angel", but Simon can feel that Catherine is at a loss for the relationship between two or three people, so he deliberately avoids it.

It's afternoon working time in New York, and I don't know if Catherine is at home.

"Thunderbolt Blue Angel" has been basically completed, but Simon knows that women's life is not monotonous. At present, New York is still the home of American independent films. Catherine gets along well with this circle. Recently, she also worked as the producer of another independent film in the process of completing the later stage of "Thunderbolt Blue Angel". Simon asked her if she could help her, such as putting in some money, but she was refused.

Katherine was not in the apartment at this time. After a few beeps, she turned to leave a message. Because there was nothing serious, Simon hung up and planned to call again in the evening. Unable to connect the two women, Simon put down the phone and stopped wandering, turned to his range rover and ordered Neil Bennett to return to Santa Monica.

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