Chapter 1132 Join the MPAA?

"In order to increase my exposure, I've been attending Hollywood parties a lot these days, and I've heard similar news. Many people say that that fat guy Harvey is planning to cheat people again."

Latika also doesn't like Harvey, who is a womanizer.

However, Eddie's heart has settled down, and sometimes unknown enemies are scary.

Grayton said, "I don't know if it's a scam, but I heard that Harvey has expressed his dissatisfaction with New Era Films many times."

Eddie hesitated and asked, "Grey, do you think there is someone behind Harvey?"

Grayton wondered, "What are you referring to? The Big Six? You mean that one of the Big Six companies is behind Harvey?"

Eddie nodded.

Grayton thought for a moment in his heart, "I'm not sure, but I have to say that your suspicion is justified. Based on what I know about Harvey, he is arrogant, and he rarely does things he is not sure about. .”

Eddie looked serious, "I see, thank you for the news, Gray."

Grayton waved his hand, "You're welcome, I didn't help you with anything, you can find someone else to find out the news."

. . .

After bidding farewell to his friends, Eddie began to find someone to investigate Harvey's recent movements.

At the same time, Yang Cheng's private jet was approaching the skies over California. He met with Christopher Dodd, the chairman of the MPAA.

In addition to persuading the MPAA not to set up obstacles in the re-examination of the film, this meeting also has a small purpose. He is going to let New Era Pictures join the association and implement the name of the seventh largest company in Hollywood, but he wants It is impossible to join the association without paying a price.

After arriving in Los Angeles, before the appointed time, Yang Cheng went to the headquarters of New Era Films first, and met with Donna Rondo.

Upon meeting, Donna Round apologized, "Boss, I'm very sorry, you have to go to this kind of thing yourself."

Yang Cheng smiled, "Donna, your words are too unfamiliar, shouldn't you be running around for your own company?"

"Well, what you said makes a lot of sense."

"How's the situation now?" A few simple sentences got to the point.

Donna Round shook her head, "The hackers still haven't responded. The blocking of various websites has worked. Except for a few websites that are too small to ignore our warning, most websites accepted our 'good intentions' and very cooperatively deleted them. video."

Yang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, "It seems that the situation is not bad, now we are waiting for the other party to make another move."

Donna nodded, "Yes, but we called the editor and director back to re-edit the film to ensure that it is all completed a week before the official release."

"I see, leave the rest to me. By the way, you have previous experience in Universal. What conditions do we need to meet to join the MPAA?"

Donna Round was stunned for a moment, "Join the MPAA? To be honest, I have no similar experience. Universal itself is a founding member of the MPAA, so I never considered joining.

Moreover, the MPAA is the traditional position of the six major parties. They will not allow outsiders to join them to grab cakes. DreamWorks is an example. Back then, DreamWorks gathered three of the most outstanding talents in Hollywood, including Spielberg, and worked hard for many years. It also failed to achieve the goal. "

Yang Cheng didn't take it seriously, "Donna, the times are different. The Sixth National Congress can no longer control the overall situation like it did 10 or 20 years ago."

Tang Na felt a bit of bitterness in her heart when she heard the words, she knew that what Yang Cheng said was right, she had become old unconsciously.

Fortunately, she is not a hypocritical person, and she has already settled her mood after a short time. Now she represents New Era Films, a potential giant that keeps pace with the times.

"Well, let's put aside the old ideas of the past, and just talk about my understanding. If you want to join the MPAA, you must come up with something that convinces the Big Six, and convinces them that New Era Pictures and the Big Six belong to the same class. company of,

Only in this way can there be a basis for negotiation. "

Yang Cheng fell into deep thought, nodded unconsciously, motioning for her to continue.

"In terms of traditional film production, we don't have much advantage, but in terms of original and streaming video, we can think of a way. In this regard, we can refer to Netflix." Donna Lande quickly proposed an idea.

Yang Cheng frowned, "Netflix? We want to make Internet videos? But it's too late, even with the customer base of the Toutiao app."

Donna Round waved her hand, "Actually, we have all the foundations of a streaming media service company, the customers of the Toutiao app, the platform of MS short video, and the content production capabilities of New Era Pictures. The combination of the three can completely open the website as quickly as possible. In the global market, we have an advantage over Netflix in the production of TV series. Don’t forget that we have the film library of Lionsgate Films in the past. The series based on movies alone are enough to produce many excellent series. Hire some top screenwriters, produce large-scale original series as gimmicks, give me 2-3 years, I am confident to catch up with Netflix."

After giving Yang Cheng some time to think, he continued, "In addition, we must increase the proportion of art films produced, and hitting the Oscars is the only way to expand our momentum."

Yang Cheng let out a long breath, "Okay, you can let go of this matter, the head office will fully support it."

Donna Round smiled confidently, "I will not let you down."

Yang Cheng shrugged, "Of course, I never doubted that."

After finishing speaking, he got up and wanted to leave, "I'll leave the company to you, I'll go talk to Christopher Dodd, and find out what he has to say."

Donna Round suddenly reminded, "Actually, we don't need to put too much resources on him. I heard he is going to retire."

Yang Cheng was surprised, "Really? If that's the case, it's not bad to get in touch with the candidates in advance and make a good relationship. Go check and see who is most likely to succeed the chairman."

Donna Round took over the task very happily, her contacts in Hollywood were not in vain.

After leaving the company, Yang Cheng dropped by Beverly Hills. He had to change his clothes. Christopher Dodd used to be a senator with a rather staid personality. Faced with such a person, Yang Cheng also had to show his serious and steady side. , What does it look like in casual clothes.

Moreover, when the other party asked Yang Cheng to meet at sea, it was inevitable that they would have to go fishing and play in the water, so they had to be prepared.

When I changed my clothes and drove to the pier, I happened to meet Xiao Lizi, whom I hadn't seen for a long time, so I stopped the car and chatted on the side of the road.

"My God, you're getting fat again." Yang Cheng looked at Xiao Lizi's bulging beer belly and complained.

Wearing sunglasses, Xiao Lizi yawned, "There's been a lot of parties recently, you're right, I really should lose weight, otherwise the Victoria's Secret girls will hate me."

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