What cinema do you buy?! Aren't you just enjoying me?!" Lao Ma had eaten.

I quickly smiled and said, "Old Ma, you don't know the foundation of DreamWorks. All my money is spent on the acquisition of Lightning. There is no extra money. This 100,000 US dollars was considered to be my lending to you. After my movie becomes popular, I will give it to you from the profit."

Old Ma stared at me, making me laugh and cry: "Andre, I, Marskolov, have been in Hollywood for so long, and have never seen a person like you boy!"

"Then you'll see it now?" I blinked.

Lao Ma took out the contract and signed it. After some busy work, I made a fuss and pulled out a tooth from the mouth of the MGM lion, four theaters, and did not give Marskolov a dollar at the moment. If only such a business could be done every day, it would be great.

After signing the letter, I put the contract in my pocket and told Lao Ma that I would send someone to accept it tomorrow. Lao Ma was so angry that he cursed again.

"What are you going to do?" I was about to walk to Lenny to find her and continue to dance three or four steps, but was caught by Marskolov.

"Dancing, what else can I do? Why, I regret it?"

Lao Ma said to me in an almost collapsed tone: "Haise is upstairs. You kid, go up with me and communicate with him now, and try to let my movie be released one day earlier!"

"No, I understand. You have been planning for a long time!" I shouted at the top of my throat.

Lao Ma and Mayer pulled me up to the second floor without saying a word.

In a large room on the second floor, there were all the people sitting in a big room, with Hayes and Grant both inside, and others were heads of major film companies with good relationships with MGM.

When I saw me coming in, everyone stood up and greeted me one by one, and I also greeted me one by one.

Hayes was very happy to see me and pulled me to sit next to him.

Everyone was eating and talking, and after drinking and eating, a group of people gathered together in groups of three or three to chat and laugh.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, I pulled Hayes to a corner where no one was. First, I fooled him into a sweet word, and then mentioned the movie of Marskolov.

"Andre, many of the movies from MGM are shots. I didn't expect that Strauheng would make such a movie. If you know my personality, I will never allow this movie to be released without modification." Hayes is upright and is very angry when he mentions "The Romantic Widow".

"That's right, we can feel at ease with someone like you in Hollywood. Mr. Hayes, you're right. Many shots of this movie are a bit too much, but you know that this month is really important for Hollywood film companies. It's a waste of money. If the release time is delayed due to modification, MGM will lose a lot, and that's not good for our Hollywood film industry. Moreover, you also know that Paramount and other companies have been eyeing MGM. What I'm worried about is that if MGM's strength is greatly damaged because of this movie, Adolf Chuck will be arrogant, and he will come out to play a counter-tune with you again." I laughed in a low voice.

Since the establishment of the Code Execution Bureau, Marskolov has always supported Hayes. Although Adolf Chuck is obedient to Hayes on the surface, he never takes Hayes seriously in his heart, and even repeatedly clamors to get Hayes to drive him back to his hometown in public. If MGM's limelight was blocked by Paramount, it would not be a good thing for Hayes.

"Andre, what you said makes sense, what should I do?" Hayes asked me.

I deliberately pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Mr. Hayes, I think there are two ways to solve this problem. First, delete all the illegal shots in "The Romantic Widow" and let Strauheng edit them and screen them. Second, the erotic shots in them are retained, but filming is done in key parts of the actors, blocking or blurring them, so that the audience cannot see them, and it doesn't matter that it will affect the social atmosphere. Both methods can allow the movie to meet the audience as soon as possible, greatly reducing unnecessary losses."

When I was working at the Shanghai Film Studio, I tried my best to pass the review. Now this small problem is naturally no problem for me.

Sure enough, Hays agreed with our two proposals, especially the latter one, and nodded to me, "Andre, your two methods are good, so this tricky thing will be easily solved. To be honest, Marskolov has always been very supportive of my work. I am very embarrassed to stop it from happening like this. You have helped me a lot this time."

"Where is it my great honor to give some advice to Mr. Hayes. Without you, who will we ask for justice for small companies?" I sent it over with a high hat, and Hayes smiled so hard that his face was full of pleats.

"Then I'll talk to Mr. Marskolov now." Hayes walked out of the room with a glass of wine and went downstairs to find Lao Ma.

Looking at his back, I smiled and drank the red wine in the glass meaningfully.

"Andre, I heard that your new movie has been completed. When will it be released?" Just as I was heading towards the cup, Grant walked over with a smile.

We are already familiar with him, so I treat him much casually than Hayes.

"It's being edited, it's probably going to be almost done after a while."

Grant whispered: "There are many movies this year. Are you confident that you will be popular again at the box office?"

I laughed and cried: "I don't know, the pressure is too great. Suddenly, so many movies directed by famous directors emerged, and the quality is good, I can't guarantee it."

Grant smiled, and made a piece of paper out of his pocket and quickly stuffed it into my pocket.

"It is the screening date reported by major film companies. Take a look later. Andre, we are friends. I have to tell you that today's schedule is definitely a fierce battle. Liu Bieqin, Strauheng, Lloyd, Todd Browning, James Cruz and King Vidor are all experts, you have to be careful. Also, there are also very particulars in the release schedule. You must first release before these movies, so you will get the lead, otherwise you will have to squeeze in the middle and conflict with them head-on, which will be very unfavorable." Grant patted me, greeted the people next to me, and laughed.

He has been in Hollywood for so long and is familiar with these things. I must listen to these words.

I flashed into the bathroom.

The note was taken out of his pocket.

A small piece of white cardboard was neatly printed on it with the dates of the planned release of the five movies.

The two movies ranked first are James Cruz's "The Beggar on the Horse" and King Victor's "Flowers of the Battlefield". Their screening dates were both the 10th day.

Next is Lloyd's "The Freshman of College", No. 12, Todd Browning's "March 15, Strauhen's "The Romantic Widow" is the latest, 17.

This information is the top secret information of each company. Except for the bosses of each company, there are probably only Grant and Hayes. Looking at the date above, I really shocked me. I originally planned to show "People Who Called for Help" on the 15th. If it weren't for a note, it would mean that I was about to fall in the middle of their screening. This time was definitely the time of the fiercest competition.

In an instant, my favorability for Grant doubled. It seems that there is a saying that is right. Multiple friends have multiple ways, and the 200,000 US dollars is not unfair.

After coming out of the bathroom, I felt so confused that I didn't want to stay here anymore. I wanted to go downstairs to say goodbye to Marskolov and then go back to the company, but I didn't know that he would get caught when I got off the floor.

"Andre, you kid is so amazing. Hayes just asked me and made two suggestions to me. I chose the second one. In this way, our movie release schedule will be greatly accelerated. It is estimated that the tenth will be almost done! Come on, let me have a drink with you." Marskolov staggered and pulled me to a waiter, held up two big glasses, and started drinking with me.

On the 10th, Guaiguai, three movies are released at the same time, which is "lively".

Well, if you are busy, I will never get out of the 10th.

Marskolov introduced me to some of the newly signed directors of MGM. I had never heard of most of the names, and later he pointed to a person who was about forty but had a wrinkle on his face and told me that he was Strauheng.

I have seen the photos of Strauheng before, but most of them were when he was young. In my impression, he was a handsome and elegant man. But now standing in front of me is clearly a little old man who has been tragically destroyed by the years.

"Mr. Strauheng, I'm very happy to see you. I admire your movie!" I shook hands with Strauheng and continued, "Thank you for standing up for justice when you were slandered in "Lust and Caution". I've wanted to meet you for a long time, but I just don't have the chance. David always mentions you."

"David? How is he doing now?" Strauheng and Griffiths were very friendly and always regarded Griffiths as their teacher. When they heard my Tigriffith's name, they looked surprised.

"It's OK. I eat two big bowls of Chinese dumplings every meal. This new movie from our company is the consultant and runs all over the venue with a microphone. I'm simply a child." I smiled.

"Yes! That's great!" Strauheng showed an envious and helpless look when he heard my words.

I said that his experience is very similar to Griffith. At present, due to interference from the company's producers, he cannot dominate the filming of the film. For such a person who pursues art, there is nothing more painful than being unable to make the movie he wants to shoot. Now, when I hear me say that Dougriffith is in the DreamWorks, he naturally feels sad.

I talked with Strauheng for a long time. First, I am very familiar with his movies and local people. Second, we can talk about many things together and have common topics, so we had a great time chatting. In the end, Strauheng's face was full of smiles and was very comfortable.

"Mr. Corleon, I haven't been as happy as I am today for a long time. It's a pleasant thing to chat with you. I finally understand why David ran to DreamWorks. I really envy him." Strauhen grabbed my hand, shook his head repeatedly, and his voice was choked.

"Mr. Corleon, I ran from Vienna to Hollywood at the age of 27. From the assistant director of the company, I have been working in Hollywood for ten years. In the past ten years, my greatest wish is to be able to make the movies I want to make, but you have also seen that those bitches are not allowed to make me shoot!" Strauhen pointed at Meyer in the distance and said angrily: "What do you see they asked me to make? They are not interested in movies. They only have money in their eyes, as long as you give them to him.

You are their God, otherwise you are not even as good as a dog. Mr. Corleon, if you have time, go and watch the movie "The Romantic Widow" and see how dirty it is. If it weren't for supporting the family, I wouldn't have come to this point! During the editing, I thought if my children grew up, saw this movie in the cinema, and ran back and asked me why the director was such a trash, how would I answer?!"

Strauheng roared in a low voice with a little drunkenness.

The expression on his face was similar to that of Stenberg.

I suddenly felt like I couldn't breathe.

When it comes to movies, people will naturally think of Hollywood, but who would have thought that the place that produces movies is actually not very related to real movies. The real Hollywood was finished in the 1920s after the invention of audio movies. Those film companies are no different from the oil factories in their hands. They are just tools for making money.

The real Hollywood is Griffith's Hollywood, Thomas Ins's Hollywood, Hollywood with people like Strauheng, and even Chaplin's Hollywood. Their era was the era of director-centered system. They could make movies they wanted to make, and those movies were real works of art. But with the rise of the star system and the injection of Wall Street funds, Hollywood slowly deteriorated. After the invention of audio movies, Wall Street used the patent weapon to complete the annexation business in one fell swoop. The golden age of Hollywood completely bid farewell to us.

I was unfortunately in this turning point, watching Hollywood decay, and watching pure filmmakers like Strauheng cry in front of me again and again. I was also lucky to live in this era because I was confident that I could turn this trend around and make Hollywood a movie paradise, not the money cow on Wall Street.

"Mr. Strauheng, history will remember you. No matter when the movies are around you, you must have this confidence. Dreamworks includes me

I admire you very much. I ask you to remember that if I am in danger, DreamWorks will always welcome you." I held Strauheng's hand tightly, and my eyes were as sharp as a torch.

Strauheng looked at me and nodded heavily.

After chatting with him for a while, I found Malskolov and told him that there were some things to be handled by the company and I had to leave. He and Meyer took me to the door and recycled them frequently after I got in the car. In their hearts, I was helping MGM this time, otherwise Meyer, who was not a good person to me on weekdays, wouldn't even open the car door for me personally.

When I returned to the company, I called a bunch of people to the office.

"Boss, is there something big happening?" Stenborough asked worriedly as he looked at my expression.

I threw the contract signed with Marskolov to Yassel and said to him: "Yassel, you will take people to the South District to receive the four cinemas at MGM tomorrow, and seize the time to arrange it inside and prepare to release our new movie."

"Boss! How could you buy these four movies for $100,000? That's impossible. Those four theaters are worth at least 200,000!" Yassel glanced at the contract and shouted immediately.

"No way! There is no such a cheap thing!" Stenberg, Griffith, Gans and others rushed up and rushed towards the paper contract.

"Boss, our company doesn't have much working capital now. If we take out another 100,000 US dollars, the money for the release of new movies will be a little nervous." Barra reminded me.

"Don't worry, Lao Ma promised me and I would wait for our movie to make money after we wanted it." I leaned on the back of the chair and breathed.

"Boss! Marskolov is a famous iron rooster in Hollywood. What trick did you use to make him so generous?" Stenberg smiled and worshiped.

"This is a secret." I kept it a secret.

He got four cinemas out of thin air, and all the people were very happy, especially Yassel and Stenborough. Yassel was happy because he was the theater manager. The reason why Stenborough was happy was because the four cinemas were all open inside the Lianmei Cinema system, especially the large one. It was closely separated from Lianmei’s First Cinema. It was a matter of exhaling to play his movies opposite to his enemy Chaplin!

"Don't be happy too early. We are not in good condition now." My words made these guys honestly come to an end.

"Boss, what's wrong?" Gans said nervously.

"You guys see it yourself!" I took out the note Grant gave me from my pocket.

The note was passed in everyone's hands, and everyone's faces suddenly became solemn.

They are all people who are scrambling in Hollywood. Some things don’t need to be explained explicitly, just look at them and you will know them all.

"It's a bit bad. I didn't expect that the 10th will become the focal point of this year's Christmas schedule. The war is only going to be around Christmas!" Griffith murmured to himself.

"Stenborg, David, when will our movie be edited?" I asked in a deep voice.

Stenberg and Griffith looked at each other and replied, "It will be the 10th at the earliest."

"No, absolutely not! It's too late. The editing on the 10th is good, plus the copy planning time. We will definitely fall into the explosive cartridge of this year's movie schedule. Today is the 6th, and tomorrow night will be cut. On the 8th, we will be on the 8th.

"This..." Stenberg's face said: "Nearly one-eighth of the film has not been edited, and time is too tight."

"Tight?! What does it mean to be tight?? It's man-made. Starting from tonight, don't sleep until you finish the movie! I also participated in the editing work! One-eighth of the film has not even arrived for ten minutes, and it should be almost done in half a day!" I decided to make up the matter, and everyone knew that it would be impossible to shake it. So I thought it.

"Okay! Boss, then we'll be busy all night and half a day!" Stenborg said gritting his teeth.

"I, David, Stendburg, Stiller, and Dunar formed a editing team. Gans, you are responsible for copying and external relations. Yassel, you are responsible for the final preparation of the theater. Listen to you, our movie 8 is released, and we will shoot it in advance in this battle before other film companies! Remember, there is nothing impossible!" I stood up holding the table and swept the faces of everyone present.

"There is nothing impossible!" Everyone stood up with me, shouting loudly.

After the meeting, everyone was busy with their own affairs as I arranged in advance. Stenborough and others entered the editing room and began to edit the remaining eighth of the film.

Ten minutes of film doesn't sound like a lot, but you have to know that the ten minutes mentioned here are just ten minutes in the film. The film ratio during shooting is 51. It is 50 minutes of original film, one minute and sixty seconds, one second and sixteen. Add to C0. We have to carefully read each one, and we have to connect them according to the storyboard script and these messy shots. In addition, we have to consider all the small aspects to deal with various endless problems. There is a reason why Stenberg has a difficult face. If he and Griffith only cut it, it is impossible to complete the task.

Fortunately, the five of us are good editors, Griffith, Dunar and I, all of them were shot on the editing stage. As for Stiller and Stendburg, although the speed is not as fast as us, it is much faster than ordinary directors.

Of course, during the editing process, I repeatedly warned them not to ignore the quality of the movie for the sake of speed, after all, the film is still itself.

The original film of 48,000 was divided equally by five people. The editing room was busy. The sound of the projector was like a death dict, reminding us that time was passing by little by little. In addition, I also asked Gith to ring the bell outside every hour. Everyone's hearts were tight and even going to the bathroom was in a hurry.

One night passed like this. When the fish belly Baijis came out of the east and sent her breakfast, I still had less than 1,000 film left in my hand, Gerry.|; the most was Stenborough, and he had at least 2,000 in his hand.

By doing this, it would be no problem to complete the editing before noon.
Chapter completed!