Chapter 446
Wald Pictures.
The president runs the company.
"So, Dwayne Johnson voluntarily gave up the audition invitation for "Aggression"?" The tone of the new acting president Kevin Feige was full of indifference.
"That's right!"
Gavin O'Connor, deputy director of the production department, said coldly: "In theory, the production company has the right to select actors, and actors have the right to accept and reject them, which is normal. However, as far as I know, the reason he rejected us was because he held the thigh of the Global Group."
While speaking, Gavin O'Connor was quite angry.
Gavin continued: "I am so optimistic about him, so is the boss. Since starring in the "Spartan 300 Warriors" in 1998, we have given him opportunities in many movies. Even his role as the "Scorpion King" in Universal Pictures' "Mummy 2" is also due to our efforts."
"But, what about him?"
"Universal Pictures threw him a bone, and he ran over happily and completely abandoned us, Wald Pictures, who was kind to him."
"Tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk ~ He is really an ungrateful wolf!"
Gavin O'Connor was very angry.
The production cost of the movie "Aggression" is only $12 million, which is not as good as the olive branch sent by Universal Pictures.
but!
Both Zucker himself, Kevin Feige and Gavin O'Connor, had high hopes for Dwayne Johnson. Even the movie "Fast and Furious" that had just been launched and was still in the final stage of the script, planned to let him play one of the leading roles.
"What can I say about one of the male protagonists of "Fast and Furious"? Of course it's a substitution!" Kevin Feige said with a final say.
"It's right. Since he doesn't look down on us, we don't have to cooperate with him anymore. Let that guy die!" Gavin O'Connor agreed very much.
Soon after.
Zhuke, who was in the villa at home, also learned about this news.
Zhuke was not angry, not as angry as Gavin O'Connor, but said indifferently: "From now on, all cooperation with Dwayne Johnson will be cancelled."
Even Zhuke immediately called wee (World Wrestling Entertainment) and ordered: "Removing all publicity about Dwayne Johnson right away."
Dwayne Johnson, known as the "big rock", is a celebrity who came out of Wee. In order to expand his influence, wee naturally vigorously promoted him. Well, this is a win-win situation.
As for now?
hehe!
"snort!"
After putting down the phone, Zhuke snorted coldly: "That is, I have a much better temper now, otherwise I would have to scold him."
Indeed, according to Zhu Ke's original temper of cursing people, he might have to do something big.
In fact, it is also considered the luck of Dwayne Johnson.
As for the current situation in Hollywood, Wald Pictures is the second-tier top company behind Hollywood's six majors, surpassing DreamWorks and MGM, with an extremely amazing development trend; similarly, Wald Pictures has also become the No. 1 target of Hollywood's six major blows, exclusions and suppression.
In addition, Zhu Ke really has no friendship with Global Group.
Otherwise, Zucker would definitely ban Dwayne Johnson as soon as possible!
...........
A restaurant in the Burbank area of Los Angeles.
Dwayne Johnson's uncle Bach Johnson, senior producer James Jacks and Sean Daniel, had a meal together and discussed matters.
"Block?"
Global Group producer James Jacks joked: "Haha! It's not that I look down on him, Juke Wald and Kevin Feige. He is rich, very rich, and is one of the super rich, but... he still can't affect our Global Group."
After a pause, he said, "Don't worry, we promised that Johnson would never go back on his promises if we had made Johnson the protagonist of the "Scorpion King" movie."
"That's good."
Dwayne Johnson's uncle Bach Johnson was obviously relieved after receiving the promise.
He and Dwayne Johnson left Wald Pictures and hugged Universal's thighs, but... they were also worried about Juke's revenge!
As we all know, Zhu Ke is a vengeful person who holds great grudges.
Think about Zhuke’s former rival!
Which of them did not encounter Juke's revenge?
George Samenuk, founder of McAfee (antivirus) software company, is there now? He was kicked out of the company by Zucker and removed from all positions;
Steve Bing, one of the super prodigal sons in America, once publicly scolded Zhuke. What about now? He and his friend Weisger of IQ have since parted ways. The film company he founded has released movies and has been suppressed by Wald Pictures;
Mellard, formerly founder of Fox Film's animation department and currently the founder of Lighting Entertainment, has played with Zhuke. What about now? Half of the talents in his entrepreneurial team have been pried away by Zhuke;
...........
Zhu Ke has done a lot of revenge, which is not uncommon.
"Hahaha, don't worry!"
"Bach, you and Johnson should keep your heart in your stomach, it's okay!"
"As for now, it's not just us Universal that is targeting and suppressing Wald Pictures. The six major Hollywood stars are just 20th Century Fox Pictures and Paramount Pictures. Others, Columbia, Warner, Disney, and even DreamWorks and MGM, don't want to kill Juke Wald himself and his company with one stick!"
Global Group producer James Jacks continued, saying that he was full of disdain for Wald Pictures in his words.
At this time, Sean Daniel, a producer who is also a senior executive of Global Group, echoed: "Do you think Dwayne Johnson is our first step in targeting Wald Pictures? If you think so, then underestimate us. Haha~"
Suddenly, Bach was shocked.
In the following time, James Jacks and Sean Daniel revealed some news.
After 2000, since France's Vivendi Water Company acquired Global Group, Global Group has launched a series of actions against Wald Pictures.
Director Zach Schneider?
Mitchellson, vice president of Universal Pictures, once poached himself, but was rejected by Zach Schneider.
Zucker did not treat Zach Schneider badly either.
Not only did he give him box office dividends from the Shark Beach movie, but he was also invited to serve as the director of the production department of Wald Pictures;
Director Christopher Nolan?
Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures have also come here to poach.
The head office, Jin Shuguang Entertainment Group, and its subsidiaries, Wald Pictures, TV Group, Jin Shuguang Publishing, Jin Shuguang Music, Under Armour Sports Products Company, Water World Animation Company...
One of them counts one, and since 2000, they have encountered poaching behaviors from the six major Hollywood players.
Fortunately, after the Internet bubble, Zhuke acted quickly and quickly acquired many Hollywood film and television companies, many local TV stations and radio stations, and even invested in Caconst, one of the largest media groups in the United States, supplementing the lack of manpower and talent; otherwise, there would definitely be a large number of talent losses in Jin Shuguang Group and its subsidiaries.
"Juke Wald is really amazing!"
Bach Johnson couldn't help but sigh.
"That's certain!"
Global Group producer James Jacks solemnly said: "If he is not powerful, he will not have created an entertainment industry company second only to Hollywood's six largest in just over five years."
Sean Daniel, a producer who is also a senior executive of Global Group, echoed: "Even our Global Group's current parent company, France, attaches great importance to that guy Zucker."
The building is about to come!
Since Wald Pictures replaced DreamWorks and MGM and became the second largest player in Hollywood, since that day, the entire Wald Pictures, the entire Kingshuguang Entertainment Group, and even Zucker himself have inevitably been suppressed by a group of vested interests.
The black clouds are squeezing the city and want to destroy it!
Entering 2001, multiple forces strangled Zhuke's industry has become an established fact!
Dwayne Johnson's "job change" and "hugging his thighs" behavior are just a very small and minimal action.
Chapter completed!