Chapter 203

Chapter 203: The opportunity to change destiny and DreamWorks

MGM headquarters parking lot.

After Abel's convoy departed.

The smile on Robert Iger's face faded.

He turned to Scarlett Johansson.

"Miss Johnson."

The famous "Mickey Mouse" in parallel time and space told him:

"I think you're a very smart girl, what do you think?"

Scarlett Johansson is in the process of changing her voice. His voice was high-pitched like a child's and a bit hoarse as an adult:

"So what do you think I should do to become a smart girl?"

Hearing his answer so directly and intelligently.

Robert Iger smiled, quite pleased with his attitude.

Scarlett Johansson was born into a family working in the industry.

His grandfather was a television screenwriter.

Her mother is a producer and her sister is also an actress. Such a family allowed him to get acquainted with all the rules in Hollywood.

So it didn't take long for Scarlett Johansson to appear on the road from Los Angeles to Malibu.

Malibu is located west of Los Angeles, with the Santa Monica Mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.

Scarlett Johansson has signed a contract with CAA.

A special feature of CAA is that some managers always serve artists. The person who brought Scarlett Johansson was one of her managers at CAA.

The agent's name is Derek Wright.

Derek Wright is one of CAA's principal brokers and associates.

Previously, he and Michael Levine had similar status in the CAA and similar status in the circle.

But now Michael Levine is the general manager of ab Smith Entertainment and the CEO of Elizabeth Back Garden. With ab Smith Entertainment owning MGM, Elizabeth Garden became famous around the world.

Strictly speaking, Michael, general director of ab Smith Entertainment, can also be said to be one of Hollywood's big men.

He, Derek Wright, was still just a high-ranking CAA agent.

According to Derek Wright, he had his chance.

He has a chance to be like Michael Levine. Work or service for the young man is famous only in New York and Wall Street.

It's a pity that Derek Wright was very shy at that time and left New York immediately after this incident.

Michael Levine is indeed not very brave, but he has a kind godfather.

Godfather Michael's son had another wonderful daughter but ended up having an affair with the young man.

May Michael Levine serve this young man. Derek Wright is very bitter about this.

The agent felt he had a chance to become a prince in Hollywood.

Like two Michaels now.

He believes that his abilities are not inferior to Michael Levine.

If there was a cure for regret, Derek Wright swears by it. After that oolong incident, I won't leave New York so easily again.

Definitely try to stay by his side, serve him and work for him.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for regret in the world.

Michael Levine's "lucky shot" was successful.

He, Derek Wright, is still working hard at CAA. Today, Derek Wright is busy with work again.

While at work, Mr. Michael Ovitz, president, temporarily summoned him to MGM.

Derek Wright was reluctant at first.

But Mr. President, only one name is used.

Derek Wright immediately changed his mind and went to MGM. At MGM.

Derek Wright picked up Scarlett Johansson and headed to the beach in Malibu.

Along the way, the agent figured it all out.

This immediately made Derek Wright feel like his chance had come.

"I have to say it first."

Derek Wright, who was responsible for driving, said to Scarlett Johansson sitting in his cabin:

"Miss Johnson, you have a big chance! Huge, bigger than the sky!"

"This opportunity is even rarer than being able to play the female lead in a major Hollywood movie right now!"

"If you can just take advantage of this opportunity, tsk tsk, look at Anne Hathaway, look at Jessica Alba, look at Charlize Theron!"

Derek Wright was behind the wheel, but excited, already a bit in his own world. "Anne Hathaway, for the first time she is the heroine of Disney's $30 million movie. The second film, will most likely be the heroine of the domestic super IP "Spider-Man"!"

"Jessica Alba made her debut in an American super sci-fi TV series produced by Cameron. She is not very famous in Hollywood, but after creating a perfect movie, she could become become the newest Bond girl."

"Where is Charlize Theron? A little known young actress, nothing but beautiful. She will now become the female lead of the biggest movie in the world! Even before that, she won. Here is the female lead of a $50 million budget feature film invested by MGM!

"My dear Miss Johnson, please tell me, would you like to be treated and given such resources?"

Derek Wright said these things, these things. How could Scarlett Johansson, who was sitting in her passenger compartment, not know this?

Hollywood is a big circle but is actually a small circle with hundreds of thousands of people.

Since the end of last year.

In Hollywood circles, one thing has spread.

It's about being part of the circle and accepting all the unwritten rules. It's not as effective as trying to find a way to win someone's favor.

This is also why MGM employee restaurants are often left unattended.

Even if you have to submit to a security check.

Today there are still many, including many actors who have not even cooperated with MGM.

But they were all so shameless that the excuse was to eat at the MGM staff canteen. People will do this, of course not because the food at the staff restaurant is delicious.

Just to give everyone a chance to move forward.

I just didn't expect that this opportunity would ultimately belong to Scarlett Johansson.

Even Scarlett Johansson felt a bit unbelievable at that time.

"call"

In the passenger compartment, she took a deep breath and looked at Derek Wright with beautiful eyes. "Mr. Wright. I know what you're talking about."

"I want to try my luck."

Scarlett Johansson said: "What do you think I should do? Mr. Iger never told me what to do. He just turned me into a smart girl. So what is a smart girl?

Derek Wright himself doesn't know what to do with Scarlett Johansson. But Derek Wright thinks this kind of thing only requires Scarlett Johansson in front of the president.

And if the president doesn't show any dislike for her, half the success will be achieved.

Derek Wright thought for a moment and then said:

"You should think and do it yourself. Miss Johnson, this is your chance to change your destiny. I hope you can grasp it."

That is also an opportunity for me to change my fate. I really hope you can grasp it!

Derek Wright thought so in his heart.

About half an hour later, the two arrived in Malibu.

Malibu is known for its sand and sun.

This is also an area with many dense, high-end residential buildings.

Derek Wright dared to bring Scarlett Johansson so he went to find the president. Mickey Mouse Team Robert Iger of course arranged this.

Upon arrival, Derek Wright, who got out of the car, took out a note.

There is an address written on it:

[27724 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265].

Derek Wright explained to Scarlett Johansson while looking at the address to find directions:

"Miss Johnson, don't forget the documents. Remember we're here to deliver documents to the President."

Scarlett Johansson nodded: "Here it is."

In her hand she held the bag containing documents that Robert Iger had given her. A document from MGM that she and Derek Wright sent specially.

These are the names of the two people who came here.

Derek Wright nodded with satisfaction.

The broker quickly found the destination according to the address listed on the ticket.

Outside at 27724 Pacific Coast Highway, away from the mansion. The two were stopped by bodyguards.

"This man and woman. The front is a private space, you can't enter without invitation."

The bodyguard meticulously stopped the two.

Derek Wright quickly raised his hand and said:

"My name is Derek Wright from CAA and this is Miss Scarlett Johansson."

"Mr. Robert Iger, CEO of MGM, let's go send Mr. Smith a text. There will be a meeting. Ask!"

All of this has left Scarlett Johansson a little speechless.

Make him clearly aware.

If you do not receive permission from a great man like Abel.

It must have been luck and coincidence.

They, the wolves of Hollywood, are lucky to get such a big hit. What is shown in novels, on TV and in movies is all false!

Rock Security bodyguards, looking at Derek Wright and Scarlett Johansson.

One of them nodded: "Then wait a minute, I'll go ask Captain Edward."

One bodyguard started using the walkie-talkie for internal communication, while the other two bodyguards looked at the two guests.

Ten seconds later.

Contact the bodyguard inside and tell your teammates: "There is indeed an invitation, let them in."

The two passed the first floor and entered the mansion.

But in the background are Scarlett Johansson and Derek Wright. The two men also had to go through two more layers of obstruction by the bodyguards, including a body search by female security officers.

Go through them later.

Finally, two men entered the house located at 27724 Pacific Coast Highway.

This gave Derek Wright the feeling that going to the White House to meet the great Commander was even a problem.

Security work is almost like that. Derek Wright is sorry about them.

Scarlett Johansson admires the mansion.

A member of the Johnson family, who lived in Los Angeles for a long time and frequented Hollywood.

Although Scarlett Johansson is young, she knows the entire Los Angeles area well.

She knew that the bay where 27724 Pacific Coast Highway was located was the Paradise Bay area of ​​Malibu. This place is one of the most expensive and desirable neighborhoods even in Malibu.

Scarlett guessed that such a house would cost at least tens of millions of dollars.

While Scarlett was secretly admiring the luxury of this beachfront villa, she saw a bodyguard approaching.

"Mr. Derek Wright and Miss Scarlett Johansson?"

Bodyguard Donnie said.

Derek Wright quickly responded and Scarlett nodded as well. "BOSS has Mr. Spielberg and Mr. David Geffen, and he let you go." » said bodyguard captain Doni.

The first time she heard these two names, Scarlett did not react.

When she and Derek Wright were led inside by bodyguard Donnie.

Scarlett suddenly remembered Spielberg, David Geffen.

Could it be Steven Spielberg and David Geffen of DreamWorks? Soon, Scarlett knew it was really these two people.

Just Spielberg and David Geffen.

The two of them and Abel were chatting on the open-air platform of the villa suspended over the beach, facing the Pacific Ocean, with a direct view of the ocean of Malibu Paradise Bay.

It was about three o'clock in the afternoon, the February sun on Malibu beach was very mild.

It doesn't make people feel warm when it shines on people on the bridge. Facing the cool sea breeze and sunshine will only make people's hearts warmer.

Facing the sea, even without spring it is still warm; Even when there are no flowers blooming, people still feel relaxed.

Scarlett swore in her heart that when she made money later, she should go to Malibu beach to buy a luxury house.

I've always wanted to buy a villa like that, this vast floating wooden platform under the open sky.

She really likes it. The appearance of Scarlett and Derek Wright.

attracted the attention of Spielberg and David Geffen.

The two giants of DreamWorks looked at both.

But when Abel didn't say anything, Abel's bodyguards called them over.

They didn't say anything but continued chatting with Abel about the previous topic. "Mr. Smith. I don't know where you heard that we have the idea of ​​selling DreamWorks. But I'm sorry. We don't have that idea right now. DreamWorks is not for sale."

» said Spielberg. Abel immediately smiled and said:

"Come on, Steven. Who doesn't know that you failed? Wanting to be independent is a good thing, wanting to become a new giant is also a good thing."

"But clearly in this era, without the support of capital, it is impossible to become a Hollywood giant."

Faced with Abel's direct words, Spielberg silently paused: "But that doesn't mean we want to sell DreamWorks. It was hard work for the three of us for six years.

"Actually?" Abel smiled and said: "Steven, are you sure?" Do you dare to guarantee your words?

Spielberg was completely silent. The great director did not dare.

After the giant director's silence, Scarlett was shocked.

Because she learned some news that would clearly shock Hollywood.

That's what it says. Could DreamWorks change hands? To know DreamWorks film studio was founded in 1994.

In just six years, two films with box office receipts of US$400 million were produced and four films with box office receipts of US$300 million.

This is a studio, an independent studio.

This is already a very good result.

Some Hollywood giants in bad years did not even achieve such results. It also made DreamWorks one of the hottest companies in Hollywood in recent years.

Known as the most promising company to become the new tycoon of Hollywood.

His growth momentum seems very good.

So Scarlett was shocked when she learned that the Big Three might sell DreamWorks.

If this becomes true, it will certainly cause a big shock in Hollywood circles. There was silence for a minute or two and Spielberg didn't speak.

David Geffen spoke.

"Steven." David Geffen told Spielberg.

Spielberg looked at his partner.

"Jeffrey didn't come today, he was sick at the hospital." David Geffen said. Spielberg nodded, of course the great director knew that.

Jeffrey is Jeffrey Katzenberg, another of DreamWorks' Big Three.

At the same time, he is the CEO of DreamWorks, the current manager and one of Hollywood's famous film producers.

"Before we arrived, Jeffrey called me. He told me he didn't think we could do it again either," David Geffen said quietly.

Spielberg was stunned for a moment, the director frowned: "Did Jeffrey really say that?

"You can call him." David Geffen shrugged.

"So what do you mean?"

David Geffen looked away from Spielberg and looked at Abel.

Spielberg also had his eye on Abel.

"Because it has been confirmed that it cannot succeed. Jeffrey believes there is no need to die."

"He thinks that because this is the case, we should sell our efforts at a bargain price."

David Geffen looked at Abel and said:

"Clearly Jeffrey, like me, thinks Mr. Smith will give us a good deal."

Spielberg immediately stated:

"It looks like you two are planning to make a move?" The target is Mr. Smith?

David Geffen nodded, which made Spielberg a little uncomfortable.

Spielberg did not foresee this when he insisted on objecting.

Seen in this light, my two partners could have "hooked up" with Abel Smith.

In fact, even today, Spielberg is still mentioned by David Geffen. Spielberg didn't even know about it until he got to Abel.

So when Abel mentioned this matter just now.

Therefore, Spielberg would firmly oppose it.

Contrary to all expectations, the great director himself was also very resolute in his opposition.

But the two partners appear to have reached an agreement. Spielberg suddenly became depressed, sad and depressed.

Spielberg smiled bitterly, in a slightly mocking tone, and said to David Geffen:

"So I'm curious to know what the price Mr. Smith had to pay. It would tempt you and Katzenberg."

At this point, Spielberg was clearly irritated.

Call another companion who is not present at the facility not by first name but by last name.

David Geffen doesn't need to answer this question. It was Abel who responded to Spielberg.

"$1.2 billion."

Abel smiled and told Spielberg, "$1.2 billion. The three founders can each receive $400 million.

"Six years, $400 million. I don't think that even if I go to the movies or make a popular movie, I won't be able to get this compensation money."

"I think my sincerity is completely enough."

"Right? Steven."

(end of this chapter)