Chapter 55: witness history

Hollywood in 1994 was definitely the brightest period in history. All kinds of commercial blockbusters emerged one after another throughout the year, and even slightly opened a gap in the gate on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, and began to implement the box office split policy.

Against this background, another shocking event happened in Hollywood in October, or news enough to make all Hollywood practitioners admire.

In October 1994, three ambitious guys, Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen, founded a film company "DreamWorks".

At the beginning of its establishment, DreamWorks aimed at the seven major Hollywood film companies and wanted to break the long-standing monopoly.

It can be said that this newly established DreamWorks has received the support of almost all Hollywood practitioners.

At the same time, the three founders of DreamWorks are all veterans of Hollywood practitioners and have very large network resources.

Even Ryan, who never liked attending banquets, accepted the invitation to the Hollywood dinner that attracted worldwide attention.

Stars gathered in North Hollywood that night, and a number of high-level Hollywood figures came. As Ryan, he was barely qualified to come in, and he had no chance to talk to the Big Three of DreamWorks.

Only when you reach the level of George Lucas, you can talk to him in the past. It can be seen how prosperous the Big Three of DreamWorks are at this time.

Such a scene is very emotional, who would have thought that DreamWorks was only a flash in the pan, and in just ten years, it finally declined a little bit.

"Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, David Geffen, an unbelievable combination." Looking at the place where the crowd gathered not far away, Ryan sighed with emotion.

Steven Spielberg, directed the thriller movie "Jaws" in 1975, on June 12, 1981, filmed the action-adventure film "Raiders of the Lost Ark", on June 11, 1993, filmed the sci-fi adventure film " Jurassic Park releases.

If I remember correctly, in more than a month, another film "Schindler's List" directed by him will also be released, and by virtue of this film, he won the 51st American Film and Television Golden Globe Film Category-Best Director Award and Best Director Award at the 66th Academy Awards.

However, these are just the beginning of a legend for Steven Spielberg.

Jeffrey Katzenberg, perhaps his reputation now is far inferior to Steven Spielberg, but as one of the Big Three of DreamWorks, Jeffrey Katzenberg, who is in charge of feature film animation , still cannot be underestimated.

In just a few years, several feature-length animated films were produced, which were sold one after another, making the DreamWorks animation department second only to Pixar Animation Studios in fame, and stabilizing Blue Sky Animation Studios.

Even though Future DreamWorks is in a quagmire, DreamWorks' animated feature films are thriving.

David Geffen, a name that is hard to remember, once founded the famous Geffen record company, released Elton John, and "Sonic Youth", "Guns and Roses", "Nirvana" ", "Aerosmith" and other band albums, until 1990, the company was merged into the MCA Group.

It has to be said that his achievements in music are extraordinary.

"It's really unbelievable."

Helen's tone was a bit complicated, she sighed softly, then straightened her expression, and said to Ryan solemnly: "Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen are in Hollywood Very influential, but…”

"What I'm saying is but, at least for a while, it's best not to have anything to do with them."

"Spielberg is Jewish, and he has a wide range of contacts in Jewish circles. He can not be afraid of being suppressed by other film companies, but other people do not have this qualification."

Not to mention Hollywood, but all walks of life in North America, and even every corner, there is no shortage of Jewish influence.

Ryan nodded lightly, he naturally understood Helen's meaning, "Don't worry, I don't want to offend the seven major film companies, not to mention that DreamWorks has just been established, and it doesn't even have a distribution channel in North America, so let's talk about cooperation at this time A little too early."

"And, so far, the cooperation with 20th Century Fox has been pretty good."

Unless Dreamworks can really break the monopoly of the seven major film companies and have global distribution channels, Ryan will not have anything to do with it for a long time to come.

In his previous life, Paramount had followed DreamWorks for a long time, and finally got it into his pocket. He didn't want to be targeted by Paramount.

"Okay, let's go there." Helen pointed to George Lucas who was idle, "Remember, don't talk about Spielberg and DreamWorks for a while, these things are not what you should talk about."

After speaking, she walked towards George Lucas.

"Hi Uncle George."

"This is the Ryan Gosling I mentioned." Helen introduced very politely.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. George Lucas!"

"Thank you for your many times of help." Ryan's tone was very respectful.

George Lucas looked Ryan up and down, showing a look of surprise, and said, "It's as young as Helen said."

"I've seen the marketing plan for 'The Blair Witch' and it's just unexpected."

"What's even more unexpected is that the University of Southern California is your alma mater!"

As rumored, George Lucas seems to enjoy giving back to his alma mater, USC, by helping some USC graduates.

He suddenly changed his voice, "It seems that our little Sophia is not here!"

"I heard she became an executive producer?"

Apparently, George Lucas was surprised that Sofia Coppola became an executive producer on Saw.

It can be heard from his words that he has known Sofia for a long time, or her father, Director Coppola.

"As soon as the banquet started, Sophia was called away by his father." Ryan didn't expect that George Lucas knew Sophia.

"That old guy is still as stubborn as before. He has to tie Sophia by his side. There is no room for young people." George Lucas seemed to be very familiar with Director Coppola, and said bluntly this matter.

"By the way, Helen said you want to invest in Blue Sky Studio?"

"Very bold investment plan~www.wuxiaspot.com~ If you need help, please let me know."

George Lucas reached out and patted Ryan on the shoulder, and said, "I'm going to see that old stubborn Coppola and rescue our little Sophia casually."

"Helen, remember that next time you have time, you can bring Ryan to the manor for dinner."

After George-Lucas left, Helen explained: "Uncle George and Director Coppola have known each other for a long time, probably for decades."

"Director Coppola is the leader of Uncle George, and the first short film he directed was completed under the guidance of Director Coppola."

"There is also the first official film "American Graffiti" directed by Uncle George. Director Coppola helped him a lot. The producer of the film is Director Coppola, so they have always had a good relationship."

Ryan suddenly had an awareness of the connections of the Coppola family.

No wonder Sofia can be an actor if she wants to be an actor, and go to the fashion industry if she wants to go to the fashion industry. Even when she was a director, she didn't lack investment, let alone looking for distribution companies like most independent film directors.

Among them, the role played by director Coppola is by no means as simple as it seems on the surface.

Even Nicolas Cage has to admit that his success is inseparable from the support of director Coppola.

"Leaving Las Vegas", let Nicholas - Cage took home the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, the Oscar for Best Actor Award, two statuettes, and the film's director Mike - Figgis, Nominated for only two awards.

There must be director Coppola's influence in it, otherwise, relying on Nicolas Cage himself, it is almost impossible to get two statuettes in one fell swoop.