Chapter 59 (2/2)
”No problem, uncle Elaine...” Lawrence turns and rushes to Elaine stickenard.
”Avenue of stars, Mr. Li, how did you think of it?” Explain again to Elaine what is the avenue of stars, the other side's eyes twinkle at him to ask.
”An idea, Ding...” Li Zitao points his temple with his finger and turns a circle. He opens his bright eyes and says, ”that's how I think of it.”
“……” Big brother, are you serious about being so casual?
”Louis is my good friend. Maybe I can introduce you.” Ellen said softly.
”Louis? Louis Mayer? ” Li Zitao has some surprises.
Paramount, fox, Warner, Columbia, Redwood, MGM, Lianmei and universal pictures are the first eight giants in Hollywood.
Fox did not merge with the 20th century film industry at this time, and its owner is film giant William fox, which has many distribution lines in the United States.
Among these eight companies, paramount and MGM are in the highest position, which can be said to have a strong pressure on other companies.
At that time, MGM was in the ascendant, and established a high-quality image of MGM by virtue of binxu. In a short period of one year, MGM surpassed universal to become the number one studio in Hollywood.
CEO Louis Mayer founded the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, served as the chairman of the College Planning Committee and presided over the first Academy Awards.
No one can compare with William Fox's acquisition of MGM shares by using anti-monopoly law to undermine William Fox's acquisition of MGM shares.
Paramount, as the earliest large company, has many well-known actors, studios, distribution channels and deep network.
It can be said that from this period on, paramount, like his symbol, sat on the top of the mountain and watched the vicissitudes of Hollywood with no one to shake his position.
In Hollywood, people call Louis Mayer, who led MGM to turn over in one fell swoop, as the king of Hollywood.
And paramount is known as the giant among the giants.
Therefore, both MGM and paramount are respected by everyone in Hollywood. Even if there is no respect, there is deep fear.
In terms of personal prestige, Louis Mayer is even better. ”To annoy the father of the golden master, he can still firmly control the MGM Hollywood studio without any influence on his power. Not everyone can do it.”
”Uncle Elaine, I'm very interested in meeting Mr. Mayer.” Li Zitao hit the snake with the stick, and directly used ”Uncle” to call elan. Lawrence rolled his eyes.
”It's very kind of you, Li. I'm just a housekeeper.” Elan gave a polite smile, the meaning of the words was clearly with a refusal.
”Uncle Elaine is no ordinary housekeeper. He is my grandfather's Godson.” Lawrence directly broke down the stage, ”call uncle, it will never hurt you.”
Lawrence points out Elaine's identity and expresses his approval of the matter. It is also a kind of reciprocation. He thanks Li Zitao for his concession on Golden arch and Disney.
Of course, whether or not to accept it depends on Alan, but as the third generation of Rockefeller's proposal, Elan can not completely ignore it.
“……” Elan, who was sold by his young master, is very innocent. Looking at the warm smile of the Chinese youth in front of him, he can only smile and nod helplessly.
”Then uncle Elaine will be in trouble.” Li Zitao laughs like a little fox.
With Lawrence's words, ”Uncle” is not in vain. When he is in need, Elan will use his personal contacts to solve many problems for him.
”Isn't that what networks come from?” Li Zitao thought happily.
”I'll make a phone call.” Elan quit, Li Zitao and Lawrence took out their pens, dipped in ink, waved their hands, and signed the contract smartly.
”Charlie, Lewis and van punk are coming, and they're interested in what you're saying about the avenue of stars.” Elaine, who finished the call, brought the good news.
”Mahdi, have a reception room ready.” Li Zitao looked at Elan and said with a smile, ”I will trouble uncle Elan later.”
”I'm going back to rest, Charlie. Call me when you leave.” Lawrence blinked and walked alone to the elevator.
”Thank you, Lawrence.” Li Zitao got up and waved.
”Charlie, Lewis has a strong sense of control. As chairman of the College Planning Committee, he has a great influence on the college and even Hollywood. As for van punk, Lewis's opinion is his opinion a lot.”
After Lawrence left, Elaine began to analyze Lewis's character and the college's current influence in Hollywood.
The original purpose of the college was to deal with the contradiction between labor and capital. The actors wanted more compensation, while the management wanted to reduce costs.
When the actors wanted to fight against the labor union and the management, Lewis successfully established the academy by virtue of his highly provocative speech, and turned the actors guild into an empty shell.When the first Academy Awards were held, the influence of the Academy was further spread, and Lewis's influence on Hollywood was also growing day by day. At the same time, it brought about the strengthening of control desire.
As for van punk, the president of the Academy, he has no sense of existence more often, or is more appropriate to describe him as a puppet of Louis.
The planning committee is responsible for the development of the college, and the college is responsible for the selection of excellent films and filmmakers. It seems that the division of labor is different, but actually it is in Louis' hands.
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