Jack Valenti resisted being continuously controlled by the young man in front of him, saying, "Simon, the answer to this question is obvious."

"Yes, it's obvious that the screenwriters want to get more rewards and higher treatment," Simon simply answered for Jack Valenti and continued: "However, this is fundamentally because the screenwriters and the producers' league have completely different positions. Different positions will lead to conflicts of interest, which are destined to cause losses, or even losses, just like the past six months."

Jack Valenti felt Simon's calm and sharp gaze, and suddenly felt that she was really old.

"I understand what you mean, Simon, but it's definitely not a wise choice, you can't fight against Hollywood as a whole."

Simon shook his head and said, "Jack, you don't understand, I have no intention of fighting against the whole Hollywood. Although I am not afraid of this, now, we are talking about the position."

Jack Valenti wondered: "A question of position?"

"That's right, position issue, Jack, I don't dislike the differential review strategy of the rating committee. Vested interests maintain their own privileges, which is the instinct of any industry field. The traditional seven film companies are the vested interests of Hollywood. Even Orion is actually from the seven major lines. They are the 'players' in this industry and the rule makers. A weak independent production company can only submit to the rules like a 'chess piece'. This is unfair, but also fair. The problem now is that Daenerys Entertainment has the strength to become a 'player' in Hollywood, and some people still treat this company as a 'chess piece', which is pushing Daenerys Entertainment to a completely opposite position with themselves."

After listening quietly, Jack Valenti said, "Simon, since you understand this, you should also know that the transformation of identity classes has never been an easy task. You cannot expect Daenerys Entertainment to be accepted by traditional Hollywood forces so quickly."

"Whether it is proactive or forced, people have to face reality," Simon leaned forward slightly and looked at Jack Valenti and said slowly: "Next Monday, Daenerys Entertainment will resubmit the rating review of "Scream" for "Scream" this year, and it also determines the position of Daenerys Entertainment. If "Scream" still cannot pass the R-rated review, I will face reality, cancel the release plan of the movie, and confirm my "chess piece" position. Then, I will stand on my own and lead other "chess pieces" to resist the long-standing unfair treatment of independent producers by the MPAA rating committee."

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

"It is natural that it is difficult for real 'chess pieces' to resist the rules in the game, but Daenerys Entertainment is different. The production cost of "Scream" is 10 million US dollars, which may be an investment for many independent producers to determine whether the company exists or not. If they encounter similar suppression, they usually can only bow to the big film company and take the initiative to hand over the distribution rights to the seven majors to avoid losses. But I don't care, Jack, $10 million, even if it is lost, it is insignificant to me. Hollywood should not find a second person who is richer than me," Simon said, suddenly stressing his voice: "But I will never be willing to bear this loss. He

We push a 'player' who is fully capable of breaking the rules onto the board, don't blame me for breaking the rules. If "Scream" still fails to pass the review, first of all, the press release of this movie's injustice during the rating process will appear in major mainstream media in North America immediately, but this is just the beginning. Then, I will invest another $10 million to create a documentary about the unfair treatment of Hollywood's independent producers since the emergence of the 'voluntary film rating system'. Jack, I have asked someone to list more than 30 similar movies, intending to be the focus of this documentary research, and the list is in the folder in your hands."

Jack Valenti subconsciously opened the folder in front of him again. After the rating review memos for "Instinct" and "Scream", there was indeed a long list of movie list materials, many of which were familiar.

Without waiting for Jack Valenti to respond, Simon continued: "Just by comparing the seven most simple films with similar plots of these movies, it is very easy to prove the unfair ratings of these independent films. As a 'player' who is pushed to the 'chess' position, I will lead all 'chess' to change this extremely unfair film rating system. Since the positions are different, I feel that the rating committee should not be controlled by the MPAA at all. It should either become the official body of the federal government or be led by an association like the Film and Television Producers Alliance with a wider membership system in order to maintain its independence as much as possible. Sex and fairness. If necessary, I can give out another $10 million to lobby the federal government. I believe that once things are initiated, those independent producers who have been suppressed for a long time will definitely contribute their strength in the process. Finally, I can even initiate a special foundation to file a lawsuit with the MPAA for films that suffered commercial box office losses in the previous 20 years due to excessive ratings and demand huge compensation. Even if the lawsuit cannot be won, I will stick to it. At that time, I am curious whether the annual budget funds of the MPAA can maintain expensive litigation costs. Jack, do you still want me to continue talking?"

Jack Valenti felt a layer of sweat unknowingly appearing between her back.

If the documentary in Simon's narrative really appears, MPAA will immediately fall into a very passive situation. Not to mention the list of these 30 movies in the document, just two rating review documents that are differentiated and very obvious in "Instinct" and "Scream". Once published, it will be enough to give Daenerys Entertainment the advantage of public opinion.

Once the storm arose, the federal government has to take it seriously, which creates possibilities for Daenerys Entertainment to lobby.

Finally, a special foundation was established to conduct litigation bombing. This rogue method was very effective. No company or industry association could resist this fatigue offensive for a long time.

Public opinion offensive, money strategy, litigation bombing.

When the three are combined, sometimes it is enough to subvert a regime, let alone MPAA, which is just an industry association supported by several companies.

At one moment, Jack Valenti even had a strong doubt about how the young man, who was only 20 years old this year, came up with these confrontational strategies that were more sophisticated than many senior politicians.

There are obviously other information after the list of 30 movies in the folder. However, Jack Valenti found that he was afraid to turn it down again and closed the increasingly heavy folder again. He looked up at the young man opposite: "Simon, this will not do you any good."

"I understand," Simon said seriously, "but this is a matter of position, and it is the choice of some people. Jack, an elder just taught me not to break the rules easily, and I really don't want to do this. But since we have chosen opposition, this is the inevitable result."

"Just for a "Scream"?"

"If this problem cannot be completely solved, Daenerys Entertainment will face more similar situations in the future, so, Jack, I will not give in."

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

"You are the MPAA Chairman, Jack, you have the obligation to lobby the federal government for bills that benefit the Hollywood film industry, and you also have the obligation to let the big Hollywood film companies understand their situation. Moreover, the old men are very proud of their face. When talking about these in person, I am worried that they will be too embarrassed and even become angry. So, I am still a very good junior."

"An aggressive respectful junior," Jack Valenti pulled the corners of his mouth and said, "Simon, don't you see that I'm already an old man?"

Simon shrugged: "Sorry, Jack, but this is your job."

A few half-joking words made the tense atmosphere relax a lot. As lunch came, Simon took the initiative to talk about some more relaxed topics. However, Jack Valenti couldn't relax at all.

After lunch, Jack Valenti walked out of the restaurant with Simon.

Looking at the young man standing at the restaurant door, the car turned a corner, Jack Valenti picked up the car phone and dialed a string of numbers. The phone was connected, and he scanned the folder in the passenger seat and said in a serious tone: "Lu, I'm afraid we have to talk, talk carefully, I'll go to your side now."

Simon waited Jack Valenti's car to walk away, but did not get on the car he parked on the side of the road. He just walked south casually along the north-south street outside the restaurant, combing out many recent things in his mind.

After saying something at lunch, Simon had no intention of bluffing.

After this time, if "Scream" still cannot get the rating it deserves, Simon will provoke a storm without hesitation and show the existence of Daenerys Entertainment to the entire Hollywood.

As for the result, let’s do it first.

While walking, I unknowingly arrived at the end of the street. In front of me was a low highway overpass, which was the 101 Expressway across Burbank.

Looking at the overpass in front of him, Simon suddenly remembered the first time he came to Los Angeles after rebirth. He got on the bus in Watsonville, and followed the expressway in front of him into downtown Burbank. He also had to stay overnight in the valley because he underestimated the lack of public transportation in Los Angeles.

Two years have passed, but the situation seemed to be a long time ago. Public transportation in Los Angeles has not improved in the past two years, but he is no longer the down-and-out boy he used to be.

The two women he first met became the closest people around him without realizing it.

Noting a public telephone booth on the street, Simon suddenly wanted to call Janet or Katherine.

When I walked to the phone booth, I found that I had no coins and only had a few brand new hundred-dollar cash in my wallet. Of course, he treated me to the lunch just now, but even the tip was settled with a credit card. Simon couldn't even remember when the last time he used cash to buy things.

Janet took care of his life so meticulously. Simon discovered a long time ago that Janet could only rely more and more on her "little conspiracy" if she wanted to make him completely lose her ability to live. As a human being for two lives, Simon naturally could not really become a person who was inseparable from grains, but she rarely bothered about these trivial matters in life.

Neil Bennett, who had been driving slowly following Simon, noticed the boss's actions and stopped the car with some confusion. He didn't know why Simon didn't choose to use the car phone, but walked to the public telephone booth. Noting that Simon checked his wallet, Neil Bennett pushed the door and got out of the car, and took the initiative to hand Simon a few coins.

Yesterday, Janet, who had just been walking around Europe, is now living in the mansion in Cannes, France.

During this period, Janet has personally seen all the properties selected by Sofia Fessi, confirmed that it is correct and is currently solving the loan problem.

There are a total of sixteen luxury houses. Although they plan to buy them all, Simon has no plan to pay the full amount, and he cannot afford the cash now.

However, with Simon's current net worth, he wants to spend money, and banks in North America and Europe are happy to lend him money. After all, this loan is very guaranteed for banks, and Simon's billions of dollars in net worth means he has enough strength to repay.

Even if Simon cannot repay the loan, these properties themselves can be compensated...

Although I remember the phone number in Cannes clearly, the public phone in front of me could not make international long distances. Simon stuffed the coins into the phone and had to call Catherine's apartment in New York.

After the ridiculousness of that night, Catherine lived in New York all the time. The reason given by the woman was to produce "The Blue Angel of Thunderbolt", but Simon could feel that Catherine was at a loss for the relationship between the two or the three, so she deliberately avoided it.

It's work hours in the afternoon in New York, and I don't know if Catherine is at home.

"The Blue Angels of Thunderbolt" has been basically completed, but Simon knows that Catherine's life is not monotonous. New York is currently the base camp for American independent films. Catherine gets along well with this circle. Recently, she also served as the producer of another independent film in the later stages of "The Blue Angels of Thunderbolt".

I didn't expect it, but the phone was accidentally connected.

"Catherine, it's me," Hearing the woman's voice, Simon held the microphone and leaned against the glass cover of the telephone booth, looking at the traffic on the road: "Nothing is wrong, I'm just here at Burbank, thinking about calling you, what to do at home at this time... Oh... Jenny is back in the middle of next month, so, do you want to come to Los Angeles... I'm standing by the road, of course there's a sound of cars, I didn't expect you to change the topic... Haha, why can't I stand by the road... It's really nothing.

Love, I just had dinner with Jack Valenti, thinking of taking a walk on the street to help digestion... No one watched, there were few people here, I was a little disappointed, I should go to Rodeo Avenue... Since you don't want to come back, how about I fly over secretly tomorrow night? Well, I decided so happily... Okay, okay, then I'll take other time to go over... Then, kiss... They don't know who you are kissing... Or you hid in the bathroom with the phone... Okay, bye."
Chapter completed!