"I believe 'Transformers' will be as big as 'The Dark Knight'."

Warner Bros. CEO Doug Walter came over and raised his glass to Duke, "Cheers, Duke."

Duke picked up the champagne and took a sip, "I think so too."

The two laughed at the same time.

In the spacious and luxurious banquet hall, there were hundreds of guests, not only the crew members of "The Dark Knight" and Warner Bros. executives and representatives of the media, but also many people entered the banquet hall through their connections.

A celebratory party like this, either evolves into a rave party or a social party.

Duke's current identity and status determined that the party could not develop in the former direction. It didn't take long for the party to become the theme of the party.

"Hi, Duke."

A shrewd Eno Martin came over, "I haven't congratulated you yet, yet another film has grossed over one billion dollars."

"Thank you." Duke said politely.

The opponent is now in charge of CAA, but since Michael Ovitz and Martin Bob left CAA, the relationship between Duke and CAA has gradually eased down. Although they will not accept any package policy from any brokerage company, but Occasionally, actors or other personnel under the CAA umbrella are used.

Eno Martin had a drink with Duke and asked, "Have you seen Leo lately?"

He's talking about Leonardo DiCaprio, and Duke knows that. "Have dinner together two months ago, rest assured, my vote is going to Leo."

Perhaps it was the change he brought. Martin Scorsese did not complete "The Departed" until this year. Leonardo DiCaprio, who has gradually turned into an award-winning maniac, once again aimed at the best actor .

"I would like to say thank you for Leo." Ino Martin said politely.

Duke shook his head slightly, "There's no need to talk about this between me and him."

If you want to say that you have friends in the actor circle.Leonardo is one of the few, and as a member of the academy, Duke has always liked to vote with his feet. If he has acquaintances, he will definitely be the first choice.

Although people kept coming to say hello to Duke, Ino Martin had no intention of leaving.Scarlett, who was holding Duke, saw a familiar figure and said, "Sophia is here, I'll go over and say hello to her."

After Duke nodded, Eno Martin said just after Scarlett left, "Are you really not interested in Oscar?"

Many media are hyping whether "The Dark Knight" can be nominated for best picture and best director.But industry insiders know very well that this is simply impossible.

"Let it be." Duke said calmly.

"If you're interested in Oscars again, don't forget about Leo."

In this respect, Eno Martin is a very qualified agent, but an actor like Leonardo DiCaprio.Even if it is as strong as CAA, it can only be held in the palm of your hand.

It would be really naive to say that CAA just treats Leonardo as a puppet.

As soon as Ino Martin finished speaking, another person came over, and he seemed to have heard the previous words.He raised his hand to say hello to Duke and Ino Martin, and said similar things.

This is Martin Miller from William Morris.He also has a heavyweight actor client under his command, "Duke, Nat has always wanted to work with you, is there a suitable role for her in your plan?"

"If Miss Portman doesn't mind being a vase in a commercial film".Duke shrugged slightly, "I would also like to cooperate with her."

Martin? Miller smiled, but said nothing more.

"Hi,"

The voice of greeting sounded, and Nancy Josephson came over, "I didn't expect you to be here."

Although there is a competitive relationship with CAA where Eno Martin belongs and William Morris where Martin Miller is, Nancy will not put the competition on the surface on this occasion.

Duke looked at these three people. Important figures from three of the four major Hollywood economic companies stood in front of him.

The company behind the three of them has almost occupied nearly 80.00% of the market share of Hollywood. Even in the era when media groups control Hollywood, its weight cannot be ignored by anyone.

However, seeing them, Duke came up with an idea. He had been fighting with the forces represented by Michael Ovitz in Hollywood for many years. The main energy has been transferred to those really powerful enemies.

Duke lightly flicked the wine glass in his hand, and the crisp sound attracted the attention of the other three.

"Martin, Eno..." Duke looked at those two people, and didn't go around in circles, because there was no need for it, "The reason you are looking for me to cooperate is nothing more than to win more benefits and market share for yourself and the company behind it. "

This is North America, and there is no need to hide when talking about interests. Duke said, "Actually, I think the effect may be more obvious if we start from other aspects."

"Duke, let's talk straight." Ino Martin said.

"Artist Management Company!" Duke said, turning his gaze to Martin Miller, "Although Martin Scorsese has jumped from Michael Ovitz's to William Morris, there are still many artists under the Artist Management Company." Great customer..."

Martin Miller and Ino Martin understood Duke's meaning, and couldn't help showing a look of thought.

"Michael Ovitz can't be ignored by anyone. He has played an important role in the artist management company's support until now." Duke spread his hands and said, "But the lion will grow old one day, he... is outdated .”

Nancy Josephson cooperated tacitly with Duke, and said in a timely manner, "If only one company stood up to grab the clients and market of the artist management company, Michael Ovitz would definitely be able to resist, but what about the three of us acting together? "

The competition among brokerage companies is as fierce as Hollywood, and the market is so big, if a company can be kicked out, it will definitely benefit and harm them.

Michael Ovitz is an old enemy of William Morris. After Eno Martin came to power, he also vigorously removed Ovitz's imprint at CAA...

Besides, even if they have a good relationship with Ovitz, they may not be involved in it, just like the six major Hollywood companies treat Spielberg's investment in DreamWorks.

Martin Miller and Eno Martin both laughed, and although they didn't say anything explicitly, anyone could guess what he and the company behind them might do.

If Michael Ovitz in the CAA period was an insurmountable mountain in Hollywood, standing tall at the top of the circle, he could be called the emperor of the entertainment brokerage industry, but after he chose to join Disney, he exposed his lack of ability The other side of the story, let the whole of Hollywood see that Michael Ovitz is actually like that...

At that time, Disney did have fierce personnel struggles, but which company in the business circle would have simple personnel struggles?

Michael Ovitz also fell from the top of the mountain. Even without the existence of Duke, he also gradually sank.

This is an era of rapid change. Even if Michael Ovitz is not reconciled, the possibility of self-protection is infinitely low in the face of the all-out encirclement and suppression of the younger generation.

After Martin Miller and Enoch Martin left, Duke said to Nancy, "Retirement is the best choice for Michael Ovitz and Martin Bob."

"What if they don't want to?" Nancy asked.

Duke shrugged, "I believe you must have a way."

To a certain extent, if they don't want to retire, the future will only be more miserable.

After so many years of fighting in Hollywood, Duke has never been the kind of soft-hearted and infinitely sympathetic person.

"What did you talk about?"

Scarlett Johansson walked back with Sofia Coppola on her arm. Seeing the tacit expressions on Duke and Nancy Josephson's faces, she couldn't help asking strangely, "Who are you planning on again?"

"We're going to sell you to Africa, Scarlett." Nancy deliberately joked.

"I'm going to Africa next month." Scarlett Johansson immediately stared at Nancy, "You will go with me, right?"

Just last month, Scarlett became the charity ambassador of the United Nations. Hollywood stars basically use this method to improve their style, but as such an ambassador, it is necessary to attend some routine activities.

Nancy agreed, "As long as there is no urgent matter, I will accompany you to Africa."

A charitable foundation of Duke is also engaged in activities to help hungry children in Africa. It is not only celebrities who use charity to brush up their style, but it is also extremely popular among the super rich all over the world.

However, if Duke wants to shoot "Transformers", he will not go there in person, and it is enough to be represented by Scarlett.

"I'm going on vacation next month." Sofia Coppola also jokingly said, "It's just right, let's go to the African grasslands together."

Sofia turned to him again and said, "Nicola asked me to say sorry, he really appreciates your help, and I'm sorry I couldn't come back to the party."

"It's okay." Duke didn't care much.

He helped Nicolas Cage only because Sofia Coppola asked for it.

The former king of bad movies, after starring in "The Dark Knight", his career has indeed taken a turning point. Now he has received a new A-level production with an investment of over [-] million yuan, and he is on location in Eastern Europe.

But whether "The Dark Knight" can get Nicolas Cage out of the predicament, Duke is not sure. He doesn't know how bad Nicolas Cage's financial situation is.

Because he will continue to work tomorrow, Duke did not stay at the party for too long. When he left, he was inevitably stopped by reporters gathered at the hotel entrance and asked a few words. He also used this to reveal some information about "Transformers" .

From the second day onwards, the crew kicked off the shooting again in the two studios of Warner Studios and Hughes Hangar. (to be continued~^~)

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