Hollywood Starts with Animation

a few days later.

The Producers Union, the Screenwriters Union, and the strike representatives had negotiated and negotiated for several times, and finally reached an agreement on the afternoon of December 19.

In the face of the producers' union, which is extremely tough and has the advantage of media public opinion, the writers' union and the strike representatives, although they have a lot of helplessness in their hearts, also know that they are powerless and can only bite the bullet and sign various regulations. .

At 3 pm, the meeting was officially announced.

At 3:20 p.m., a press conference on the strike was held, marking the official end of the three-week strike.

"I announce that all strikes will be over from now on, in other words, work will resume now~" Michael Eisner, chairman of Disney, the interim speaker of the Producers Union, announced loudly in the face of a group of news media.

"The strike is over, officially resume work!" Representatives of the Screenwriters Union and strike representatives also spoke.

"Whoo~"

At this moment, whether it is the screenwriters who participated in the strike or the high-ranking producers in Hollywood, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

The writers have increased their salaries and benefits, if not much, but they are commendable.

"What else is there to say?"

A senior screenwriter who participated in the strike said solemnly: "Our strike this time only had the upper hand in the initial stage. However, when the producers' alliance came together and the public opinion reversed, it marked our failure."

Another representative of the screenwriter said solemnly: "It's better to resume work one day earlier. After all, Christmas is approaching, and many people want to reunite with their families."

Everyone in the Producers Union is also very happy about the resumption of work.

Redstone, chairman of Viacom Group and Paramount, said: "In this strike, as many as three weeks of work stoppage, as many as three film crews and two American TV crews have been suspended in Paramount Pictures. The shutdown, the direct economic damage, is in the millions of dollars.”

Rupert Murdoch, chairman of News Corporation and 20th Century Fox Pictures, said with a smile: "Our 20th Century Fox losses are not small, but this time our Producers Alliance has won an overall victory. From a long-term perspective, we will make a profit. ."

Zucker has also been interviewed by many media.

"End the strike,

Turning to the resumption of work, which ended in such a short period of time, I myself am delighted to see this. "

"Combining benefits both!"

"I believe the lessons of this strike will make Hollywood better and the world better!"

I have to say that Zu Ke's face is thick enough.

There are so many tricks!

A few days ago, Zucker continued to criticize and ridicule the screenwriters who participated in the strike in the media, calling them "thugs", but now he is talking about a family who love each other.

tsk tsk~

Many media reporters at the scene couldn't help twitching their mouths, scolding Zu Ke for being shameless and a capricious villain.

But... you just say a try?

Don't look at Zucker's kindness now, but everyone who knows Zucker knows that if you dare to say it in person now, Zucker will definitely give you a look.

"Capricious villain." A reporter whispered.

"Ha ha!"

A photographer next to him whispered, "Don't be too used to it, don't you know that capitalists are like this?"

ended!

The strike is officially over!

......

The strike is over, and there is still a lot to deal with.

For example: Are those screenwriters who participated in the strike really all right?

Think more.

The face of a capitalist can be summed up in four words - settle accounts after the autumn!

the next day.

The "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" crews that Wald Pictures are filming have officially resumed work.

Director Sam Raimi said: "According to the current progress, the "Spider-Man" movie will complete all the shooting matters in early January, and it is expected that in March, the post-production work will also be completed and the film will be completed."

Will it be finished in March?

Zucker and the executives of Wald Pictures all nodded tacitly.

The "Spider-Man" movie is the key blockbuster of Wald Pictures in 2000, and it is an important sign that Wald Pictures officially joined the summer program.

"Don't look at many of our previous films, all of which have achieved good box office results, but in the summer season, we have hardly done anything. This time, "Spider-Man" will definitely fight for us." Old Bill said solemnly.

Zucker nodded.

The summer season has always been reserved for the Big Six in Hollywood. It is difficult for other film and television companies to obtain high-profile films. Even Wald Pictures can only survive in the cracks during this season.

"This is a challenge~" Zu Ke said solemnly.

After talking about "Spider-Man", it is natural to ask the "Harry Potter" crew.

"Harry Potter" crew, slow down~

There are too many young actors in the crew, which undoubtedly increases the difficulty of shooting;

At the same time, many of the British actors who joined the film are big names or veteran actors who have wandered in various crews. They do not appear on the "Harry Potter" crew every day, and the schedule also needs to be regulation.

"Can the film be completed before June?" Zucker asked.

Hearing this, director Chris Columbus shook his head and said, "God! Mr. Wald, what you said is almost impossible. The "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" movie will be completed in September at the earliest."

As we all know, in the film industry, the most difficult thing to shoot is not sci-fi, but children and animals. Once they don't cooperate, the difficulty of filming will skyrocket.

Zucker was surprised for a few seconds, squinted his eyes, and said, "It seems that the "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" movie can only be released on Christmas in 2000."

Christmas schedule...  

It is a popular schedule that Wald Pictures has never touched, and Zucker is full of yearning.

......

After visiting the return to work ceremonies for the "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" crews, Zucker returned to Wald Pictures.

"Kevin Feige, recently you were responsible for recruiting some non-screenwriters' union scriptwriters." Zucker said in the office.

Kevin Feige immediately said in astonishment: "Boss, the strike has just ended. If you do this, you will surely make waves!"

Zhu Ke smiled and said: "I know your worries and concerns. But if we talk to the outside world, what about new variety shows with UPN TV network and WB TV network? At that time, even if they have complaints, they will have nothing to say, after all The director of variety shows is their weak link.”

Hearing this, Kevin Feige also brightened up.

That's right, Zucker is to settle accounts after the autumn.

This general strike reminded Zucker that a group of people from non-screenwriters' union backgrounds must be recruited to resist future strikes.

Stop work and lose money!

In fact, Zucker is not the only smart person in Hollywood. Many film and television companies do this, especially the Big Six in Hollywood. They recruit screenwriters from non-screenwriters union backgrounds, and they are even more reckless.

All in all, brewing in 2007 to 2008 strike even greater bitter fruit.

"Ding Ding Ding!"

Zucker got a call, a call from Wall Street Gale Capital in New York.

"Mr. Wald, the Nasdaq is now as high as 3,800 points. I don't think it will break through the 4,000-point mark before the end of December. We are going to make a fortune~"

The voice from the phone was full of excitement and excitement.

Zu Ke also clenched his fists.

The footsteps of the Internet bubble are getting closer!

It is undoubtedly a huge disaster for many, many companies and individuals, and even leads to large-scale bankruptcy, bankruptcy, or death, but for speculators like Zucker, the Internet bubble is a once-in-a-lifetime Timing... timing to make big bucks! ! !

" "The first more is sent.