Chapter 33
Hollywood Companies.
Production Companies.
Movie/filmpanies.
Studio Companies.
Film distributionpanies.
There were a lot of ways to call them. But basically, they are known as movie/filmpanies.
Some filmpanies based their business solely on making movies. Other filmpanies had distribution channels to distribute their films.
Thetterpanies were usually at the higher end of the pyramid. They earned more money by distributing their movies. There were two kinds of distribution, local distribution, and international distribution.
The best examples of moviepanies that had local distribution are DreamWorks, Lionsgate, and Miramax. They could freely distribute their movies in North America. Now, the filmpanies that have international distribution are the strongest. Especially the Big Six of Hollywood. These giants basically dominated international distribution. They made a lot of money by distributing their movies around the world.
MGM was one of the Big Five at that time, but it slowly lost its lead. It still has its international distribution, but it doesn''t have much influence.
The Big Six of Hollywood are:
Walt Disney
Paramount
Universal Pictures
Sony-Columbia
Warner Bros.
20th Century Fox
Thesepanies have dominated Hollywood for decades. Their influence was strong and their power was almost equal. No one could take the lead.
''Although in recent years before I die Disney has be stronger. They bought Marvel and made billions from Marvel movies alone. They also bought 20th Century Fox.''
Disney might be the strongest filmpany in the world.
''In the 90s and early 2000s, Warner Bros took the lead. With the Harry Potter franchise, Matrix, Lord of the Rings, The Dark Knight trilogy, and DC Universe.''
ording to Kazir, Disney and Warner Bros are the big brothers of Hollywood.
But let''s not forget the runner-up.
"20th Century Fox."
Thispany had created many masterpieces.
"Titanic, Avatar, Kingsman, Terminator and X-Men+Deadpool. When ites to movie franchises, 20th Century Fox canpete with Disney and Warner Bros."
Unfortunately, this Hollywood giant was still acquired by the politically correct Disney.
Perhaps this was one of Kazir''s greatest regrets in his former life. He saw one powerfulpany kneel before another.
"Kazir Grey, good to see you again."
Tom Rothman walked over to Kazir and shook his hand. They both had a good impression of each other.
Nancy Utley stood next to him, keeping her silence.
"I''m happy to know that a person like Tom Rothman wants to meet me."
"Kazir, don''t lower yourself. I believe you will have a great future. So when do we start?"
Tom Rothman saw that the projector was already ready and the screening could start at any moment.
"I''m sorry Tom, can we please wait a few minutes? Apparently someone else wants to see this movie."
"That''s fine with me."
Tom Rothman nodded, but it was clear that he didn''t feel well. Knowing that another person wanted to see Napoleon Dynamite. Tom Rothman easily deduced that it was a rival.
''The question is, whichpany is it?''
The answer didn''t take long. Another person appeared.
"Terry, I can''t believe I''m seeing you here."
Terry Semel, the CEO of Warner Bros. Another heavyweight came to the screening. Next to him was Enrico Pusi. Producer Enrico Pusi saw Napoleon Dynamite yesterday. He sent his summary to CEO Terry Semel.
In the end, Terry Semel decided to see the movie. To decide if this Napoleon Dynamite was worth investing in.
"It''s the same for me. Tom, it looks like we are both interested in this movie." Terry replied.
"Indeed."
The two maintained their smiles. But deep inside they were cursing each other.
"Gentlemen, we are ready to start the movie," Kazir announced.
"Hm."
The two nodded. They realized that this meeting could be manipted by Kazir Grey.
This unknown director had nned this meeting to increase his value. Very impressive, but it alles down to his movie.
If Napoleon Dynamite was that good, they would give Kazir a nice offer.
October 7, 1995. This year Kazir sessfully took a step toward stardom.
The movie started and the two executives of Hollywood giants watched it seriously. Theyughed along the way and epted that Napoleon Dynamite was good. The delivery of the jokes was unexpected and funny.
YoU''rE MoM GoEs To CoLLEgE~
I shaved my hair because I feel hot.
Napoleon''s bicycle ident.
His uncle hit him in the face with a steak.
It was a good form. At least the two CEOs had fun watching the movie. Plus, thest few minutes were funny because Kip sang a song horribly. They could not stopughing.
"It''s a good movie." Tom didn''t have to lie.
"Thanks, Tom."
After the screening, the two CEOs returned to their usual cold, domineering style.
Terry Semel and Tom Rothman wanted the movie. That was clear.
"Before we start the negotiation, Kazir, I want to ask you something."
"Go ahead, Tom." Kazir nodded.
"Are you a Jew?"
"... That''s right. My mother is from a Jewish family. Her grandparents are from Pnd."
Kazir didn''t expect to be asked about his race.
"Wait, you are Jewish?"
Terry Semel was surprised.
Jews have a lot of influence in Hollywood. People may deny it, but it was true, Jews run Hollywood. Their presence was so great that they could decide someone''s future.
In a way, if you''re a Jew, your life in Hollywood would be much easierpared to other races.
In fact, both Terry Semel and Tom Rothman were Jewish!
Hell, even Michael Ovitz of CAA and Michael Eisner of Disney are Jewish people!
You see, the top positions in Hollywood were controlled by Jews.
Even Steven Spielberg, Stanley Kubrick, and George Lucas are Jewish people!
The two CEOs nodded when they realized that the person in front of them was one of them. The Jewish circle in Hollywood tended to help each other.
''My mother is a Jew... She left us after she cheated on Dad.'' He kept that to himself.
"Well, I guess my opinion has changed." Terry Semel shrugged.
They didn''t force him to tell his story. Everyone had a sad story. It didn''t change the fact that Kazir was Jewish. /Puji_maki